Spain’s Men’s national team is still on a roll during their route to the Eurobasket Championship held in Lithuania. Held in Madrid, a friendly game against the host of the 2011 Eurobasket, Lithuania had no answer for Spain. Right now they are unstoppable on all areas of the court, offense and defense. All players, [...]
Spain started their route to the Eurobasket Gold, by winning their first friendly game against France 76-53 in Almeria, Spain. Everyone contributed on the floor and great team basketball was evident. Gasol led all scorers with 19pts for Spain, while Tony Parker had a team high 15 points for France. Spain came out strong with [...]
Spains 2011 Eurobasket Roster Xavi Rey Serge Ibaka Víctor Sada Rafa Martínez Carlos Suárez Fernando San Emeterio Víctor Claver Sergio Llull Ricky Rubio Marc Gasol José Calderón Rudy Fernández Pau Gasol Felipe Reyes Juan Carlos Navarro Head Coach: Sergio Scariolo Spain Eurobasket Preparation Game Schedule 9 of August Game Place Almería 21:30h Spain vs [...]
SPAIN 82 – ITALY 70 Spain conquered the U20 Championships with a historic victory over Italy and the first GOLD Medal added to the medals of Silver and Bronze. Nikola Mirotic was named the U20M MVP for the tournament and averaged 27 points throughout. Just last week, Spain’s Womens U20 won the European Championships. The [...]
The basketball jersey for the 2011 campaign for Spain was been presented yesterday by the Spanish Basketball Federation. Model, Jose Calderon who missed last years, World Championship due to an injury is back for a comeback for the 2011 Eurobasket tournament in Lithuania. Spain will be sponsored by beer brewery, Mahou-San Miguel and the jersey [...]
Spain’s Women U20 team, took revenge over Russia by winning the 2011 u20 European Championships 62-53. Led by Queralt Casas who finished with 21 points and a full squad of role players. Casas was appointed the MVP of the European Championships and Lucas Mondelo has acquired numerous championships at the top league and Spain National [...]
Spain Men’s National Team head coach announced the definite roster for the Eurobasket Campaign in Lithuania for men. Juan Carlos Navarro (Regal FC Barcelona) Felipe Reyes (Real Madrid) Pau Gasol (Los Angeles Lakers) Rudy Fernández (Portland Trail Blazers) José Manuel Calderón (Toronto Raptors) Marc Gasol (Memphis Grizzlies) Ricky Rubio (Regal FC Barcelona) Víctor Claver (Power [...]
Spain 78 – Poland 63 Spain came out strong and dominated Poland most of the game during the last game of the first round of the tournament. Struggling throughout the first game and a tough loss to Montenegro, Spain routed their best game yet and are headed to the second round of the Eurobasket Championships. [...]
After the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the playoffs, Spanish superstar Pau Gasol said that he is planning to play for the Spain National Team in the upcoming EuroBasket 2011 in Lithuania. Gasol, who did not play for Spain during the past two off-seasons, said on [...]
Head coach José Ignacio and the Spanish Basketball Federation has released the 2011 Spain Womens National Team Roster for the Eurobasket campaign in Poland held in June. Spain is one of the favorites at the tournament, along with neighboring country France. Below is the team roster. A total of 14 players will travel to Poland, [...]
Halcón Avenida Avendia 68 – Spartak Moscow 50 Halcon Avenida had the taste of the Euroleague Final last year as they reached the final, however fell short. A year later, new building stones with new head coach, Lucas Mondelo with an addition of a few all-stars, Avenida was able to overcome the powerhouse of Russia, [...]
RIVAS 63 – ROS CASARES 59 During one of the most exciting Copa de la Reina in years, Rivas a team who was not a favorite, neither much talk about them and managed to get by both leaders of the regular season by winning their first Queens Cup in the clubs existence. American, DeWanna Bonner [...]
SPAIN 77 – BELARUS 68 Spain started the game on fire, thanks to the great shooting by FIBA Womens Youth Player of the Year, Alba Torrens. Scoring 12 of Spain’s 22 points in the first period, sparked the difference of the game in the first half for Spain over Belarus After the start of the [...]
Spain played until the very end but could not keep up with the strength of the Americans. Playing without Amaya Valdemoro who went out with sprained ankle, Spain was not able to defend properly on defense. Inside, outrebounded and outside shooters for team USA shot the ball well, even without superstar Diana Taurasi who was [...]
Spain finally makes history by beating France in overtime 74-71 to reach the 2010 World Championships Quarterfinals in the Czech Republic. Spain spent most of the game down in the game and down by as most as 14pts. However, during the last period, despite missed layups and turnovers, determination by Spain’s Valdemoro in the final [...]
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.
