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Former Olympiakos player inducted to Hall of Fame
This Sunday, the former Olympiakos Piraeus player Louis Karkabasis will be inducted to the Hall of Fame of his hometown Lindsay. Karkabasis played for the Reds from 1987-1992 and also for Sporting in the years 1992 to 1994.
Joe Herber out for a few months
For Greg Oden it is a micro-fracture – for Johannes Herber it is a torn ACL. Both are things you don’t want to have as a basketball player since this might throw you back for at least 6 months. Johannes Herber is also known in the U.S. since he had a college career at West […]
Jimmie Hunter hits the incredible game winner
In the first day of the Spanish ACB, US born guard Jimmie Hunter hit one of the most incredible game winners I have ever seen. Hunter, who plays for Polaris World CB Murcia, tried to hit the game winner and had three attempts in the last 5 seconds. His first shot was missed, his second […]
Live Chat with the German BBL Commissioner
Tonight, you have the possibility to join a Live chat with the German BBL Commissioner Jan Pommer. This service is offered with the help of German basketball website schoenen-dunk.de.
The next NBA star in Europe! Maybe…
Did you know that Drew Gooden was half-finnish? So he could play as Bosman A in Europe and there will probably be offers from potential financial teams. In fact, Drew was born of a Californian Dad and a Finnish mother while his father was playing professional basketball in Europe.
Roberto Duenas' Jersey retired
Spanish Center Roberto Dueñas will see his jersey #12 being retired by his former team AXA FC Barcelona this Sunday during the season opener at home against Alta Gestion Fuenlabrada. Duenas has been drafted by the Chicago Bulls back in 1997 at the 58th spot of the NBA Draft.
The German league to start tonight
Tonight, with the Champions Cup opposing the Euroleague team Brose Baskets Bamberg and Koeln 99ers, the German Basketball Bundesliga will start its 2007/2008 season. The return of several German National Team players to their home league is announced as a sign of the success of the American dominated league.
Jesse Owens great-nephew to play in Turkey
ULEB cup team Galatasaray Istanbul signed American Chris Owens yesterday to help the team be more successful in the ULEB cup. Chris Owens played for ALBA Berlin last season, which also was playing in the ULEB cup.
DKV Joventut wins Lliga Catalana
Lliga Catalana? Yes you read it correctly. In fact, every year, and this since 1980, four of the best ACB teams from Catalunya compete for this symbolic but highly important trophy. This year, the four teams (DKV Joventut, AXA FC Barcelona, Akasvayu Girona and Ricoh Manresa) played in Badalona.