Tickets are now on sale for the Barcelona Pre-Olympic basketball tournament featuring: Team USAB, Argentina and host Spain. July 22 and July 24 USA Basketball will take on Argentina and Spain. Ticket prices start at 60 euros. It will be held in Palau Sant Jordi located in Passeig Olímpic, 5 Barcelona (Barcelona) Buy tickets here
Spain started the game with strong and solid defense that gave them a 7-0 lead over the Germans and closing out the first period with a 21-12 lead to begin the Eurobasket campaign. Top performances by veteran Elisa Aguilar and Alba Torrens who lead Spain in scoring. Amaya Valdemoro had a very great performance despite [...]
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 [...]
Spain Men’s National Basketball Team World Championship Preparation Game Schedule August 1st: SPAIN vs CANADA (19:00) Las Palmas de G.C. August 2nd: SPAIN vs COSTA DE MARFIL (19:30) Las Palmas de G.C. August 7th: SPAIN vs LITHUANIA (20:00) Vitoria August 8th: SPAIN vs SLOVENIA (20:00) Vitoria August 10th: SLOVENIA vs SPAIN (20:30) Lbjuliana August 15th: [...]
In preparation for the 2010 World Championships in Turkey, Spain will be facing the USA National Basketball Team and Lithuania National Team during a two day exhibition in Madrid. The tickets for the exhibition are on sale for August 22 with the following tentative schedule. Spain vs Lithuania - August 20th Spain vs USA- August [...]
Marc Gasol confirmed yesterday in the FIBA Turkey World Championships website that his brother Pau Gasol, the best Europeean basketball player in the world will not be participating in the 2010 World Championships in Turkey later this summer. “I have no doubts that Pau will not be there, regardless of the play-offs,” Marc said. “It [...]
Barcelona has been confirmed and selected as the official site of the 2014 World Basketball Championships. The games will be played in Palau Sant Jordi with capacity of 20,000 spectators. The decision was made by the FIBA Central Board in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Barcelona will host half of games competition beginning at the Eighth-Finals, [...]
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, [...]
USA Basketball and the Spanish Basketball Federation announced that men’s world basketball powers United States and Spain will meet in an August exhibition game in Spain in preparation for the 2010 FIBA World Championship that is being held August 28-Sept. 12 in Turkey. The USA-Spain exhibition will be the first matchup between the two powers [...]
SPAIN 57 – SERBIA 66 Serbia started the game with all guns ready on offense and especially defense. Spain started slow and was never in a good rhythm in the game to overcome Serbias good defense or good field goal shooting percentage. Leading scorer for Spain was Navarro and second was Felipe Reyes. Pau Gasol [...]
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 [...]
Official Roster List Spain 2009 Eurobasket Carlos Cabezas (Unicaja): 61 times international Víctor Claver (Pamesa Valencia): 1st time internacional Rudy Fernández (Portland Trail Blazers): 76 times international Jorge Garbajosa (Khimki): 132 times international Marc Gasol (Memphis Grizzlies): 48 times international Pau Gasol (Los Angeles Lakers): 102 times international Raúl López (Real Madrid): 46 times international [...]
Ricky Rubio was selected as the 5th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves also drafted another point guard along side Rubio. It is a suggestion that perhaps this season Rubio will not play in the NBA but to refine his skills and get ready for next year or years [...]
Spain has contracted Sergio Scariolo as the new head coach for the mens Spanish Selection Team for 2009. During the start of this year he was the head coach of Spain’s ACB League Unicaja Malaga. However, the Italian born coach is in Russia with BC Khimki. Later this Spring he will be heading the Spanish [...]
The lottery for the Kings Cup (Copa del Rey) of the ACB was chosen yesterday. The cup will be played in Madrid 19-22nd in the Sports Palace of Madrid. Quarterfinals DKV Joventut vs MMT Estudiantes Tau Ceramica vs Pamesa Valencia Unicaja vs Kalise Gran Canaria Real Madrid vs Regal FC Barcelona Semifinals Unicaja vs Kalise [...]
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.
