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 Gran Canaria (vs) winner of DKV [...]
Spain put on a show against the USA Redemption Team compared to the first game in the preliminaries. Spain Men played youthful, fun and great against the USA. The game was a complete 360 turnaround compared to the first meeting where the USA won by 40 points. Many people think that this Spain team is [...]
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 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 come [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 – 15:00 Tsinghua University [...]
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 14:00 hours (TVE) Spain – Mali 17/08 03:00 hours (TVE) Quarterfinals: August [...]
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
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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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Introduction to the 2007 Cupa de la Reina in Jerez, Espana.
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