The FIBA World Championship Schedule in Turkey has been announced. Below are the groups for the first round of the competition of the 2010 World Basketball Championships. Group A (Kayseri): Serbia, Argentina, Australia, Jordan, Germany, Angola Group B (Istanbul): Croatia, Brazil, Tunisia, Slovenia, Iran, USA Group C (Ankara): China, Turkey, Russia, Puerto Rico, Ivory Coast, Greece [...]
Basketball In Spain has been incredible this summer and they have medals to prove it! To start, the Spanish Mens National Team is just arriving back from Poland with a gold medal after the 2009 Eurobasket Championships. Last year, they captured a silver medal in the Olympics and they haven’t stopped. Basketball in Spain is [...]
SPAIN 85 – SERBIA 63 Spain won the 2009 Eurobasket Championship against Serbia. Spain led most of the game and by at most 24 points. Pau Gasol led the way on defense with block shots, on offense from every position on the floor and his leadership. Serbia could not play against the tough defense and could [...]
SPAIN 86 – FRANCE 66 Spain has regained their confidence and bashed France with Pau Gasol leading all scorers with 28points. Spain lead during the entire game and there tough defense stopped top point guard Tony Parker for France. The fight for the Eurobasket 2009 Gold is still in play for Spain, after starting the championship [...]
SPAIN 84 – Lithuania 70 The Spain Mens National Team have been put through a scare during the first four games of the Eurobasket Championship in Poland. Hailed as the favorites to win, Spain has struggled on offense and defense. However, today against big rivalry team Lithuania, Spain stepped up their game or faced a chance [...]
SPAIN 90 – SLOVENIA 84 Spain one of the favorites to win the Eurobasket Championship in Poland has struggled in all three games during the first round of the tournament. The first loss against Serbia and the last close encounters with Great Britain and Slovenia (overtime win). Spain’s defense and offense is not up to par [...]
SPAIN 84 – GREAT BRITAIN 76 The chemistry of the Spanish Mens National Team seems to be a little OUT OF SYNC. On the court, they don’t seem as fluid and lots of mistakes however they managed to pull off a much needed when. Although not convincing, a win is still a win. Their group is [...]
LaSexta.com, one of the more sport broadcast companies from Spain is covering the Eurobasket Championships in Poland and emission live broadcast online. However, I’m not sure if it is free for only those living in Spain. Head over to LaSexta.com to see if your country is allowed.
The TV and Broadcast for the Eurobasket competition has be set for over 100 countries. Check below of your local provider. Of course, if you don’t have access to any of those channels, you will be able to watch the games on FibaTv.com from September 7th – 20th. Europe (41 countries) Albania Top Channel Andorra La Sexta & Canal+ / [...]
With the marks of top Spanish National teams and figures such as Rafael Nadal who just won the Wimbledon after a 44 year drought for Spanish Players and the Spanish Soccer team who also won the Euro2008 after not winning in the 40s. The national teams for Spain both women and men are hoping to follow in those footsteps in Pekin during the Olympic Summer Basketball Games!
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Basketball – Baloncesto
Pass – Paso
Shot – Tiro
Foul – Falta
Free Throws – Tiros Libres
Zone – Zona
Dribble – Bota
Rebound – Rebote
Turnovers – Balones Perdido
Dunk – Mate
Wing Guard/Guard – Alero
Point Guard – Base
Center – Pivot
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Video highlights directly from the Copa de la Reina in Zaragoza. Ros Casares win over yet again Perfumerias Avenida.
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The city of Madrid had a parade and celebration for Spain’s Mens National Basketball Team on September 21st. Back from Poland with a Gold Medal for the country.
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Rudy Fernandez 2009 All-Star Dunk Contest 42 points.
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June 13th, Spain was the top team in the Olympic Qualifying games in Madrid to get a spot in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Here is an interview by FIBA.
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Introduction to the 2007 Cupa de la Reina in Jerez, Espana.
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