Both teams started with great momentum and uptempo during the first half. Team USA went into half-time with a one point lead over Spain 59-58. Carlos Navarro led Spain in the first half with several triples and drives to the basket and finished the game with 21pts. During the second half Spain was able to [...]
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Down most of the game, did not mean it was over for Spain. They fought back to beat a very strong and feisty French team to reach the semis. Led by Marc Gasol 14 points and Juan Carlos Navarro 12pts. The Spanish team will fight for medals again with the best in London after winning [...]
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Spain had to recover after a horrible first half to overcome Australia in route to defeat Australia 82-70. Pau Gasol led Spain with 20 points and Rudy Fernandez had a power game finishing with 17 points.Without the presence of Carlos Navarro who was out with an ankle and foot injury, Spain was able to prevail [...]
Sunday, July 29, 2012
With Pau Gasol leading the way and taking charge by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds help get Spain over China during their London Olympics debut. Spain came out tough on defense during the first half and made easy baskets during the first half against China, going into the half 54-41. However, during the 3rd [...]
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Spain got off to a good start during the first quarter as Team USA struggled to score after the first 3 point basket by Chris Paul. Spain defended the basket and the inside presence of Serge Ibaka, Spain was able to contain and maintain a lead by eigh points (48-40) to finish the first half. [...]
Sunday, April 1, 2012
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 [...]
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
FC Barcelona took Game 1 in their quest to make the Final Four once again, by taking over Unic. The game was close throughout, but Barca’s experience and great play by Mikeal helped garner a 78-66 finish over Unic. In the best of five games, Barcelona will play at home again tomorrow to keep [...]
Sunday, September 18, 2011
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 [...]
Friday, September 16, 2011
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 [...]
Monday, September 5, 2011
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 [...]
Thursday, September 1, 2011
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 [...]
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Huge play by Pau Gasol and Juan Carlos Navarro lead Spain to their first win over Poland during the first game of the Eurobasket Championships. During the first period Spain lead 22-15 and the second period Navarro was on fire by scoring 11 points straight and helped stretch Spain’s lead to 17 points. Poland reacted [...]
Friday, August 19, 2011
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 [...]
Sunday, August 14, 2011
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, [...]
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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 [...]
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.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
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