SPAIN 73 – LITHUANIA 76 Spain dominated most of the game and a clear lead in the 3rd, but Lithuania held on and pulled off a great win in the final quarter. The first quarter Spain finished 21-11 with the help of big 3 point shots by Garbajosa, Lopez and Fernandez. In the second, Spain was [...]
SPAIN 101 – 84 NEW ZEALAND Spain started strong but let up in the second quarter. After leading by only 4pts 48-44 at half. Spain pulled in the second gear in the 2nd half and New Zealand had no options to come back after the tough defense and fast break plays by Spain. Shooting 50% from behind [...]
France played great defense throughout the game and Spain started the game with bad nerves. Bad offense across the board. The first half Spain controlled the game but France came back and was not contained on offense. During the last quarter it was France all the way down the stretch. Spain will look to bounce back [...]
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Two days before Spain makes their debut in Turkey, Coach Scariolo gives his analysis on each team in Group D. FRANCE It is an extremely athletic team, with players competing in the NBA or major teams in Europe. Expect big scoring by the trio Colo-Batum-Diaw. Last year, to win in Poland, we had to play our best [...]
The Spanish Men’s National Team has started their route to Turkey today for their journey and quest for another Gold Medal! Newly, added Raúl López will replace Jose Manuel Calderon who was injured last Sunday in a friendly game against Team USA in the Global Community Cup. Spain will debut against neighbor France on Saturday, [...]
It is confirmed that José Calderon will missed the World Championships in Turkey that start next week. Calderon suffered a pulled muscle in his left leg during the friendly game against the USA at the Global Community Cup in Madrid last night. This morning the Calderon was subjected to further medical examinations and laboratory tests [...]
Team USA started the game on fire and much better team play than yesterday’s performance against Lithuania. Spain started slow with a lot of missed shots and poor shooting percentages from the outside. The first half was competitive by both teams but Team USA lead at the half 45-33. Great performances by duo Kevin Durant [...]
Spain will be taking on Team USA in Madrid during the final day of the Global Community Cup. The game will start at 9pm Local time in Spain, and EST 3pm. The doors will open in Madrid at 7pm for fans to enter and see both teams and World Championships favorite warm up before this [...]
In Team USA’s first day debut in the Global Community Cup started horrendously: missed dunks, turnovers, sloppy play and low first half points 28 points. After the first half, Team USA picked up the pace and shot a better percentage from the floor and built more momentum on fast break points. In the 4th quarter, [...]
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
More coming soon!
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Video highlights from Spain vs USA (Global Community Cup) 85-86
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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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