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Spain Men Defeated Croatia To Semifinals

The Spain Mens Basketball National Team have advanced to the semifinals and will face the tough Lithuania Team. It has been 24 years since Spain has advanced to the medal games and they hope to do it August 22nd. Spain started the game with tough defense and it caused a lot of trouble for Croatia. [...]

Spain Women Olympic Dreams Over

Spain 65 – Russia 84 The Spain Womens Basketball Team took a big lost to Russia in the quarterfinal games. Russia had not been playing well throughout the games, but today they showed up strong against the weaker Spain. Top player and scorer for Spain, Anna Montañana and Amaya Valdemoro could not do enough to [...]

Spain Controversial Chinese Photo

The photo that shocked everyone. Although, I was able to ask a few Spanish friends about this photo, they defended the photo and fellow countrymen. The humor in Spain is different they said, but I think some things should be kept in private.

Spain Women Spark Win Against New Zealand

Spain Women were determined to win the second game of the first round of the Beijing Olympics against New Zealand. Spain came out strong and leading performer was Isabel Sanchez for Spain giving the team a spark off of the bench with 19 points. Also, Ana Montañana added the strong inside presense for Spain. New [...]

Spain Mens National Team Open Strong

The Spanish Mens National Team opened in their first game of the Olympic’s yesterday with a big win over Greece (81-66). Top scorers Rudy Fernandez (16) and Calderon (13) helped dominate Greece in the 3rd quarter. Pau Gasol added 11 points and 7 rebounds and rookie Ricky Rubio scored 7 points in only 13 minutes [...]

Spy Photos Spain National Team Arriving In China

Spain Men’s and Womens National Basketball Selection Teams are in Beijing and getting ready for the Olympic games which begin in a few days. Below is the following practice schedule for both teams. Basketball Training Schedule Spain Basketball National Teams 5th of August Spain Mens Team: 19:00 – 21:00 Shijingshan Gymnasium Spain Womens Team: 13:00 [...]

Spain Basketball Olympic TV Schedule

All of the games of both men and women Spain National Basketball Team will be available on Channel TVE in Spain. Spain Olympic Basketball Television Schedule as Follows Spain vs China 09/08 08:30 hours (TVE) New Zealand – Spain 11/08 03:00 hours (TVE) Spain – Czech Republic 13/08 05:15 hours (TVE) USA – Spain 15/08 [...]

The Spanish Federation Store Opening in Hotel Bahia Sur

FEB Basketball Store where you can buy jerseys and gear



  







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Quick Tidbits
  • 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 Terms Spanish to English

    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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2011 Euroleague Women’s Champion

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Highlights Copa de la Reina 2011 (Rivas Champion)

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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.