Spain’s Women’s National Team couldn’t have started the Eurobasket Championships any better than they have. The cohesion and team play has allowed them to cruise to the second round without a defeat. The first test against Russia, normally a powerhouse team was proved to be great on both ends of the floor and finishing with [...]
The 2013 Eurobasket Championship for Women will kick off in a little over 10 days and Spain’s Womens National Team looks to be on a great move forward compared to last year. With Alba Torrens back in top form from her knee injury, the National Team playing better than ever. Friendly Game Schedule 23/05: Spain [...]
After seven games, the Spanish Womens National Team have qualified for the 2013 Eurobasket Championships held in France. SPAIN 64 – BULGARIA 48 SWEDEN 78 – SPAIN 69 SPAIN 66 – GERMANY 39 SPAIN 68 – ROMANIA 51 BULGARIA 51 – SPAIN 79 SPAIN 73 – SWEDEN 79 GERMANY 55 – SPAIN 61
Ros Casares won a hard fought game against Rivas Ecópolis to earn the 2012 Euroleague Women’s Championship in Turkey. The first three quarters were extremely close and well fought out by both teams. However, during the beginning of the fourth quarter, the power, experience and great play by Ros Casares proved to be too much [...]
Spain wins Eurobasket against a tough France team, with captain Juan Carlos Navarro leading the way with 27pts. Navarro named MVP of the Eurobasket Championships in Lithuania! Tony Parker lead France with 26pts. Spain’s tough defense and smart play on offense was key. Ibaka lead Spain with 5 block shots and the team made a [...]
Juan Carlos Navarro, co-captain of Spain’s Men’s National Team top shooting helped Spain get an important difficult win during the semifinals against, Macedonia. Scoring a game high 35 points and shooting 5/9 from the 3pt line, Navarro scored 19pts in the 3rd quarter to make it impossible for Macedonia to stop. Pau Gasol chipped in [...]
Spain’s offensive power was something that Slovenia could not solve during the 40 minutes of the game. Although Spain overpowered Slovenia on the offensive end, they also out-rebounded by double digits. Great performances and shooting percentages by Navarro (87.5%) specifically and the entire team who finished with over 54% from 2point field goals and 40% [...]
Spain had a tough feat against Germany, as they did not back down during the final period. The game was close throughout, but great play by Spain’s Marc Gasol who finished with 24 points proved hard to stop in the paint. Although out-rebounded, Spain was able to create some plays down the stretch scoring 9-2 [...]
Today marks the first lost by Spain against a strong Lithuania, 57-65. After being up most of the game, Turkey came back to surprise Spain during the last game in the first round of the Eurobasket Championship. During the first 35 minutes Spain controlled the tempo a play, however during the stretch in the 4th [...]
Spain came out stronger and more focused against Portugal and maintained more consistent play during the 30 minutes. Once again top performances by the most experienced of the team, Pau Gasol and Juan Carlos Navarro who finished with 20 and 17 points respectively. Spain out-rebounded Portugal while shooting better FG percentages at 49% from 2pt [...]
Spain’s National Team has arrived in Lithuania to start their road to the Gold Medal and direct Go-Pass to the 2012 Olympics in London. Spain will take on Poland at 15:15 on Wednesday, August 31st. View the Spain’s Pre Eurobasket Guide online:
Lithuania spoiled Spain’s three game friendly game winning streak, in Kaunas, Lithuania. Lithuania’s Men’s National Team proved to be strong going into the 2011 Eurobasket Championships by defeating one of the tournament favorites Spain. Just days ago, Spain clobbered Lithuania by over 20 points. Marc and Pau Gasol finished with 17 and 18 points respectively [...]
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!
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!
2011 Euroleague Women’s Champion
Highlights Copa de la Reina 2011 (Rivas Champion)
Video highlights from Spain vs USA (Global Community Cup) 85-86
Video highlights directly from the Copa de la Reina in Zaragoza. Ros Casares win over yet again Perfumerias Avenida.
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.
Rudy Fernandez 2009 All-Star Dunk Contest 42 points.
