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Dennis Schroeder and Germany share a long road in basketball
Our preview series of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup final between Germany and Serbia continues with a look at Germany’s painful journey to the top. Dennis Schroeder has seen the lows but can he bring them the ultimate high Not like this The autumn of 2015 felt special. As I lay on a mattress […]
Preview: USA vs Canada – 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
It’s the battle for bronze at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks seek lead Canada to victory over the USA. Who will recover from their semi-final defeat to finish with a win? Key details Who: USA (5-2) vs Canad (5-2) Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Manila When: Sunday Septembner […]
Preview: Germany vs Serbia – 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Final
The final of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is here. Dennis Schroeder and Germany take on Bogdan Bogdanovic and Serbia to decide who will be world champions. We begin our preview series of the game with a direct look at the match-up. Key details Who: Germany (7-0) vs Serbia (6-1) Where: Mall of Asia […]
Courtside in Europe: A Comprehensive Guide to FIBA and Euroleague Action
European professional basketball features a complex landscape with ongoing tensions between the Euroleague Basketball competition and FIBA’s Basketball Champions League. This guide delves into the history behind the divide, how it impacts top clubs and players, and the elusive search for a collaborative system to unify European basketball. With the aim of providing clarity to […]
Deutschland delivers: Germany outmuscle and outgun USA for victory
Every concern about USA Basketball came home to haunt them as Dennis Schroeder, Franz Wagner, and, especially, Daniel Theis, delivered to put Germany in the final of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup A shock before we even started I had picked Germany to win this game based on the USA being at full strength. […]
Canada basketball fails the test of the Serbia school
Svetislav Pesic and Bogdan Bogdanovic combined to teach Dillon Brooks and Canada a harsh lesson from the Serbian school of basketball. A dominant display saw Serbia advance to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup final. This was Serbian ball but not quite optimal The game started like a Svetislav Pesic script. His Serbia team made […]
Preview: Lithuania vs Latvia – 2023 FIBA World Cup
The classification games of the 2023 FIBA World Cup conclude with a local derby. Davis Bertans and Latvia take on Jonas Valanciunas and Lithuania to decide fifth place. Key details Who: Latvia (5-2) vs Lithuania (6-1) Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Manila When: Saturday 9 September at 20.30 Manila/15.30 Vilnius/13.30 London/08.30 New York How they […]
Preview: Italy vs Slovenia – 2023 FIBA World Cup
The classification games get decided on Saturday at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The day begins with Italy taking on Slovenia and it’s a special one. It’s the last ever game for Luigi Datome but will Luka Doncic spoil the party? Those of you in front of the screen must be looking forward to this […]
Preview: Serbia vs Canada – 2023 FIBA World Cup
It’s the final four of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada into battle against Bogdan Bogdanovic and Serbia in Manila on Friday to see who progresses to Sunday’s final. Emmet Ryan breaks down the big match-ups and makes his prediction. Key details Who: Serbia (5-1) vs Canada (5-1) Where: Mall of Asia […]
Preview: USA vs Germany – 2023 FIBA World Cup
It’s the final four of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The USA and Germany will do battle in Manila on Friday to see who progresses to Sunday’s final. Emmet Ryan breaks down the big match-ups and makes his prediction. Key details Who: USA (5-1) vs Germany (6-0) Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Manila When: Friday […]
SGA impresses as Canada take down a dogged Slovenia
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his case for MVP, Dillon Brooks fed on the hate, and Canada got the win. For all of Luka Doncic’s fight, he couldn’t stop Slovenia from being eliminated from the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Was this a Lakers or Luka game? The local obsession with Austin Reaves, purely because he is an […]
Germany survives Dennis Schroeder’s shooting woes to beat Latvia
Dennis Schroeder had an historically awful day from the field but Germany’s depth was just too much in the end for Latvia. Davis Bertans and Arturs Zagars did what they could but, with more energy, Germany did just enough in the fourth quarters to reach the medal rounds of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. An […]