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. [...]
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Last night, Spain defeated Argentina clearly by 20 points (105-85), led by Pau Gasol with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Spain has shown during these preparation games that they are top favorites to reach the medal games and contest Team USA for the Gold Medal in London. The final and biggest test during the preparation [...]
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Spain’s Men National Team have gotten off to great start during their quest for gold at the 2012 London Olympics. The first preparation game against the London Olympics host, Great Britain was victorious for the squad. It look lots of hard work to get the win (78-74) over Team GB. Marc Gasol and Pau Gasol [...]
Saturday, May 5, 2012
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
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The 2012 ACB Copa del Rey (Kings Cup) will be held in Barcelona this year. February 16-19 the 2012 ACB Kings Cup will be held in Palau Sant Jordi . Ticket Prices & Sales (November 30th – December 31st) Category I-III I 400 euros (Blue) II 205 euros (Green) III 110 euros (Yellow) Tickets [...]
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Spain’s select teams are still racking up medals as last week the u16 team won the Gold Medal in Caligari, Italy. Both women and men’s teams continue to do well and show Europe why Spain is one of the top basketball countries.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
SPAIN 82 – ITALY 70 Spain conquered the U20 Championships with a historic victory over Italy and the first GOLD Medal added to the medals of Silver and Bronze. Nikola Mirotic was named the U20M MVP for the tournament and averaged 27 points throughout. Just last week, Spain’s Womens U20 won the European Championships. The [...]
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The full list of teams that will participate in the 2012 Euroleague Championship has been set. Five teams from Spain will be expected to be top performers in their relative groups. Caja Laboral Bizkaia Bilbao Basket Unicaja Real Madrid FC Barcelona Regal The Euroleague Final Four 2012 will be held in Estanbul, Turkey during the [...]
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
In a ceremony filled with endearing personalities from different fields related to the world of Spanish basketball, represented by its chief executive, José Luis Sáez, wanted to pay tribute to the glorious decade in its history. Ten years of which seven were attended by Jaime Lissavetzky as Secretary of State for Sport so that, [...]
Friday, October 8, 2010
FC Barcelona the champions of the Euroleague for last season beat the 2010 NBA Champions, LA Lakers. In a match that will go down in history, the Regal Barcelona Euroleague champion, beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers by 92-88 in game of the NBA European Live Tour with coach Phil Jackson. In an informal [...]
Sunday, October 3, 2010
SPAIN 77 – BELARUS 68 Spain started the game on fire, thanks to the great shooting by FIBA Womens Youth Player of the Year, Alba Torrens. Scoring 12 of Spain’s 22 points in the first period, sparked the difference of the game in the first half for Spain over Belarus After the start of the [...]
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Spain played until the very end but could not keep up with the strength of the Americans. Playing without Amaya Valdemoro who went out with sprained ankle, Spain was not able to defend properly on defense. Inside, outrebounded and outside shooters for team USA shot the ball well, even without superstar Diana Taurasi who was [...]
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Inside play proves a key point in Spain’s offense and defense strategy during the World Championships in Japan. Sancho Lyttle scored 29 pts and the other three inside players accumulated 32 points total off the bench. Spain has not lost a game and will look to moves into the quarterfinals undefeated. Japan was no match [...]
Friday, September 24, 2010
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 [...]
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.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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