SPAIN 89 – 92 SERBIA Spain has lost to Serbia in the final eight of the 2010 World Championships. The game was tight throughout with Serbia leading most of the game. With 25 seconds to go with the game tied 89-89. A big 3 pointer by Serbia, cut a dagger in the heart of Spain. [...]
Monday, September 6, 2010
Juan Carlos Navarro put on his game face to help Spain defeat Greece 80-72. Navarro scored 22 points and during key moments of the game, he came up very big. Spain started the game well but during the second period let up a bit on defense. In the second half, Spain proved better, however Greece [...]
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
SPAIN 73 – LITHUANIA 76 Spain dominated most of the game and a clear lead in the 3rd, but Lithuania held on and pulled off a great win in the final quarter. The first quarter Spain finished 21-11 with the help of big 3 point shots by Garbajosa, Lopez and Fernandez. In the second, Spain [...]
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 [...]
Friday, August 27, 2010
Here are some highlights from the ceremony! View full here
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Spain continues to grow and show strength in the friendly games against Slovenia by winning by 20 points (88-68) tonight. The Spanish squad played brilliant throughout the game with big plays by Marc Gasol (18pts) and Rudy Fernandez with 19pts. On defense Spain is a team to reckon with and offensive there are so many [...]
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Spain defeated the Ivory Coast last night to win the 2010 Canarias International Basketball Tournament 85-70. During their first games after several weeks of training camp, Spain proved ready during their route to win the 2010 Turkey World Championships later this month. Spain had to work harder for the victory over the Ivory Coast but [...]
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Coach José Ignacio Hernández has publicized the 16 player squad for the World Championships in Czech Republic later in August. Elisa Aguilar Laia Palau Silvia Domínguez Nuria Martínez Marta Fernández Anna Cruz Blanca Marcos Amaya Valdemoro Alba Torrens María Pina Anna Montañana Laura Nicholls Cindy Lima Lucila Pascua Sancho Lyttle Laura Herrera
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.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
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