Spain has made it to the next round win big win over Korea, 84-69. Korea started the game strong from behind the arc, however Spain pulled through a big effort on defense to get the win. When Spain had trouble shooting from the outside, the ball was dished to Sancho Lyttle inside, where she was [...]
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Spain started the game with many turnovers (8) and scoring 15 points over Mali’s 7 points in the first quarter. Newcomer to the squad Sancho Lyttle did not have any time adjusting to the game plan. Lyttle was strong on offense and the defensive boards, as well as receiving fouls from Mali. After the first [...]
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Both Spain and Greece Men’s National Teams are two classic European and World Basketball Champions. Both teams have met 37 times throughout history, with a record of 29 wins and eight Greek Spanish. Furthermore, Spain has not lost a match against Greece since September 10, 2005. It was in the last friendly match held between [...]
Sunday, August 29, 2010
SPAIN 101 – 84 NEW ZEALAND Spain started strong but let up in the second quarter. After leading by only 4pts 48-44 at half. Spain pulled in the second gear in the 2nd half and New Zealand had no options to come back after the tough defense and fast break plays by Spain. Shooting 50% [...]
Sunday, August 29, 2010
France played great defense throughout the game and Spain started the game with bad nerves. Bad offense across the board. The first half Spain controlled the game but France came back and was not contained on offense. During the last quarter it was France all the way down the stretch. Spain will look to bounce [...]
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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 [...]
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Spanish Men’s National Team has started their route to Turkey today for their journey and quest for another Gold Medal! Newly, added Raúl López will replace Jose Manuel Calderon who was injured last Sunday in a friendly game against Team USA in the Global Community Cup. Spain will debut against neighbor France on Saturday, [...]
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Team USA started the game on fire and much better team play than yesterday’s performance against Lithuania. Spain started slow with a lot of missed shots and poor shooting percentages from the outside. The first half was competitive by both teams but Team USA lead at the half 45-33. Great performances by duo Kevin Durant [...]
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Spain will be taking on Team USA in Madrid during the final day of the Global Community Cup. The game will start at 9pm Local time in Spain, and EST 3pm. The doors will open in Madrid at 7pm for fans to enter and see both teams and World Championships favorite warm up before this [...]
Saturday, August 21, 2010
In Team USA’s first day debut in the Global Community Cup started horrendously: missed dunks, turnovers, sloppy play and low first half points 28 points. After the first half, Team USA picked up the pace and shot a better percentage from the floor and built more momentum on fast break points. In the 4th quarter, [...]
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Team USA will be taking on Lithuania in the first debut of the Global Community Cup held in Madrid, Spain. This friendly game should gauge the temperatures for next weeks start of the 2010 World Championships in Turkey. Lithuania lost to Spain last night by 19 points (94-75) and will obviously look to play better, [...]
Friday, August 20, 2010
The first half started slow for Spain, but later they showed their team strength once again by defeating Lithuania 94-75 in the first game of the Global Community Cup in Madrid. After the half, Spain held Lithuania to 13 points in the 3rd quarter. The big men inside for Spain made the difference with Marc [...]
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.
Friday, September 24, 2010
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