Anyone can be next New Zealand's head coach: Federation posts a job ad

Anyone can be next New Zealand's head coach: Federation posts a job ad

2024-08-13

The New Zealand Basketball Federation (BBNZ) parted ways with head coach Pero Cameron on August 8th. They're searching for his successor in an unconventional way. Usually, basketball federations either have special committees that appoint the next head coach or call a special meeting to determine the person who will lead the national team.
Paris Olympic Basketball Tournament: schedule, groups, and format

Paris Olympic Basketball Tournament: schedule, groups, and format

2024-07-27

Following the conclusion of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, all teams in the Olympic basketball tournament have been confirmed, and it's time to highlight the key points and dates of this competition. Set to take place during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, the basketball tournament will run from July 27 to August 10.
Giannis Antetokounmpo named Greece's flag bearer for Paris Olympics

Giannis Antetokounmpo named Greece's flag bearer for Paris Olympics

2024-07-09

The Hellenic Olympic Committee has selected Giannis Antetokounmpo (basketball) and Antigoni Drisbioti (race walk) to lead the athletes' parade and be the flag bearers for Greece at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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Croatian Federation responds to Zubac-Saric fight: 'Players were attacked'

2024-07-09

Following the conclusion of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Greece, which saw Greece winning against Croatia in the final and clinching a spot in the Paris Olympics, Ivica Zubac and Dario Saric got into a bar fight. The Croatian Basketball Federation (HKS) responded.
Dario Saric and Ivica Zubac get into a bar fight in Athens after OQT

2024-07-08

Following the unsuccessful finish in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Athens, Greece, Croatia's stars Ivica Zubac and Dario Saric let it all out in a beach bar. It ultimately led to a fight. According to TMZ Sports, the two players got involved in a physical altercation at around 5:30 AM Sunday night in the Bolivar Beach Bar.
Best of Giannis and Greece, Biggest Qualifiers Shock & Insane Olympics Picture (URBONUS)

2024-07-08

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the winners of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, highlighting the greatness of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greece national team, as well as the biggest upset of the qualifiers. Episode partners:
Grigonis, Kuzminskas address broken Olympic dream, future with Lithuanian NT

2024-07-08

The Lithuanian national team will watch the second Olympics in a row on TV, following their loss to hosts Puerto Rico (68-79) in the final of the Olympic Qualifying tournamentin San Juan. It also means that the squad's medal drought will continue, as the last accolade won by the Baltic side came in 2015.
Lorenzo Brown on playing in Olympics: 'Biggest achievement in my career'

2024-07-08

Lorenzo Brown played a big part in guiding Spain to its 7th consecutive Olympic basketball tournament. However, for Brown, it will be his debut at the Olympic basketball tournament. "Man, it's an amazing feeling," Brown said in the mixed zone straight after the game. "Best athletes in the world go to the Olympics. Not everybody gets to do this. So, the feeling is just surreal."
Raul Neto reveals Fenerbahce cut his contract last year, hopes to play in Olympics

2024-07-08

Eight-year NBA veteran guard Raul Neto has confirmed that he is currently without a team. Neto, who signed a 1+1 deal with EuroLeague Final Four participant Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul last summer, saw his contract terminated the same year after he ruptured his patellar tendon in his right knee during the FIBA World Cup 2023. However, Fenerbahce never officially communicated their decision.
FIBA Olympic Qualifiers final live: Brazil, Greece, Spain, and Puerto Rico advance

2024-07-07

The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament has come to an end after all four remaining spots in the 2024 Paris Olympics have been claimed. The first final of the day began in Riga, where the host nation Latvia didn't stand a chance against Brazil, which returns to the Olympic basketball tournament for the first time since 2016.
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