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USA crush hapless Italy but learn little
The USA made light work of Italy in the 2023 FIBA World Cup quarter final but don’t read too much into it. For all the hope of Luigi Datome bringing the magic, it was Jalen Brunson and the gang who took charge from the off. Paint and Paolo There was certainly some promise for the […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic delivers as Serbia beat Lithuania
This was meant to be a battle of Jonas Valanciunas and Bogdan Bogdanovic. In the end, it was a one-man show as Bogi went wild to bring Serbia past Lithuania and into the semi-finals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup An aggressive opening Bogdan Bogdanovic let us know exactly how this first quarter was going […]
Video: Steve Kerr and Carlik Jones compare the NBA to FIBA Basketball
Steve Kerr is a coaching legend with the Golden State Warriors while Carlik Jones has guided South Sudan to the Olympics. Both of them spoke to Emmet Ryan at the 2023 FIBA World Cup about how FIBA Basketball compares to the NBA Kerr says the 2023 FIBA World Cup has made him a better coach […]
Video Preview: Germany vs Latvia and Canada vs Slovenia
It’s quarter finals time at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and Emmet Ryan is here to recap the battle between Lithuania and Serbia plus the match-up of Italy and the USA. It’s also time to look ahead to the clashes of Germany vs Latvia plus the duel of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Luka Doncic as Canada […]
Preview: Canada vs Slovenia – 2023 FIBA World Cup quarter final
The elite eight of basketball have been decided as the quarter finals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup get under way. The last game of the quarter final sees Luka Doncic and Slovenia challenge Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Canada. Key details Who: Canada (4-1) vs Slovenia (4-1) Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Manila When: 6 September […]
Preview: Germany vs Latvia – 2023 FIBA World Cup quarter final
The elite eight of basketball have been decided as the quarter finals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup get under way. Wednesday begins with Germany taking on Latvia. Key details Who: Germany (5-0) vs Latvia (4-1) Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Manila When: 6 September at 16.45 Manila time/11.45 Riga/10.45 Berlin/9.45 London/6.45 New York How […]
Preview: Italy vs USA – 2023 FIBA World Cup quarter final
The elite eight of basketball have been decided as the quarter finals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup get under way. The second game sees Italy take on the USA. Key details Who: Italy (4-1) vs USA (4-1) Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Manila When: 5 September at 20.40 Manila/14.40 Rome/13.40 London/8.40 New York How […]
Preview: Lithuania vs Serbia – 2023 FIBA World Cup quarter final
The elite eight of basketball have been decided as the quarter finals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup get under way. The action starts with with Lithuania vs Serbia. Key details Who: Lithuania (5-0) vs Serbia (4-1) Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Manila When: 5 September at 16.45 Manila time/10.45 Belgrade/9.45 London/6.45 New York How […]
Will the real Serbia basketball team please stand up?
Serbia ran riot in the first half and ripped the soul from Dominicana before it even knew what had happen. The question is, where was this Serbian performance when it was needed two days ago? Imagine a boot stamping on a face for 40 minutes. That’s what it was like for Dominican Republic on Sunday […]
Gigi Datome’s story isn’t finished yet
With Luigi Datome’s career on the line, as well as their future at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Italy did everything they could to lose but Gigi made sure the story is still being written as they eventually took down Puerto Rico Whatever fear of a hangover from Gianmarco Pozzecco’s men after their epic comeback […]
Rokas Jokubaitis leads Lithuania past Greece
Rokas Jokubaitis came up big in the second half as he provided the creative spark Lithuania needed to see off Greece and secure their place in the quarter finals of the FIBA World Cup Technically speaking, this was only an elimination game for Greece. In reality, Lithuania didn’t fancy the cards falling their way if […]
A harsh lesson for the USA
The USA won against Montenegro but the problems in this roster and the style of play they have opted to play with were all too evident as the tiny nation gave them one hell of a game in Manila No efficiency from deep, no impact in the paint, and, quite simply, no half-court offence. The […]