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Denker Discusses NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement

I had the pleasure of appearing on the "Fantasy Sports and Politics" radio show on Blog Talk Radio yesterday to discuss with them the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and we briefly hit on the NFL agreement as well. Both leagues are in the final year of their agreement and walk-outs or lockouts are looming.  We hit on a lot of issues so if you are interested in listening to the… Continue reading

NBA Scouts Noticing Harvard’s Jeremy Lin

*This is an updated post It's amazing how a guy can go from not recruited to potential NBA draft pick. Jeremy Lin led Palo Alto (CA) HS to back-to-back state finals in California including one championship win over Mater Dei and NorCal Player of the Year honors, yet despite his individual accomplishments and team success, he went basically ignored by the Division 1 schools in Northern California. According to many involved in the… Continue reading

Regal Barcelona Vs. Real Madrid in Spanish ACB King’s Cup

Regal FC Barcelona methodically took care of business against a game challenger Power Electronics Valencia 72-64.  The second semi-final was less competitive as Real Madrid totally dismantled an injured Caja Laboral team 78-50. This sets up what is sure to be an exciting match-up between two Euroleague and ACB heavyweights when Regal Barca takes on Real Madrid in Sunday's Copa del Rey finale. Ricky Rubio, NBA draft pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves… Continue reading

Spanish ACB Basketball Copa del Rey: Day 2

Day 2 of the Spanish King's Cup features two more exciting match-ups including the home team Bilbao Basket making their appearance.

Friday 19th – Quarterfinals day 2

Bizkaia Bilbao Basket vs. Caja Laboral (c)

Real Madrid vs. DKV Joventut (d)

Defending Champion and Euroleage fixture Caja Laboral (formerly Tau Ceramica) is led by Coach Dusko Ivanovic who is managing his team very well, avoiding several injuries to… Continue reading

Spanish Basketball ACB Copa Del Rey: Day 1

Two games are slated for day 1 of La Copa Del Rey in Bilbao, Spain.

Thursday 18th – Quarterfinals day 1

Power Electronics Valencia vs. Asefa Estudiantes (a)

Regal FC Barcelona vs. Cajasol (b)

We are taking a look at each of the participating teams in our 2nd of three Preview Posts for La Copa.

Barcelona has everything to be a champion not only in the Cup but in the… Continue reading

Spanish ACB Basketball Copa del Rey

Spain's ACB is the best domestic basketball league in the world outside of the NBA.  The EuroLeague and EuroCup are outstanding but they competitions between the best teams from many different domestic leagues. Thus, now that NBA All-Star weekend is over, all eyes in the International Basketball world will be on the Spanish Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) which is one of the greatest events of European Basketball. A Final Eight format tournament… Continue reading

WAC Basketball Recap: Nevada’s Johnson & Aggies Quayle Take Honors

Western Athletic Conference (WAC) [/caption] I was able to live scout Utah State this week and after watching them in-person I can tell you that they are a team who is well coached and playing very good basketball at the right time. The Aggies moved to 20-6 overall and 10-2 in WAC play with by beating San Jose State 81-65.  USU, who leads the nation in 3-pt. % shot 64% behind the arc… Continue reading

WCC and WAC Men’s Basketball Players of the Month

WEST COAST CONFERENCE (WCC) Player of the Month (January) Omar Samhan of St. Mary's is the NetScouts Basketball WCC Player of the Month for January. The 6'10 260 Center has helped the Gaels to a 21-3 overall record by leading the WCC in scoring 23.1, rebounding 11.4, and blocks 2.6 and also ranks amongst the nations leaders in double-doubles. International Player of the Month (January) Elias Harris of Gonzaga is the NetScouts Basketball WCC International… Continue reading

WAC Basketball Recap: Tai Wesley is Player of the Week

WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (WAC) Conference RPI: 10 Player of the Week: Tai Wesley of Utah State is the NetScouts Basketball WAC Player of the Week. Wesley, a 6'7 Power Forward, averaged 16 points and 7.5 rebounds in the Aggies (18-6, 8-2) wins over Idaho (80-62) and Nevada (76-65).  USU is in a 1st place tie with the other Aggies, NMSU, atop the WAC and has won 8 in a row. International Player of the… Continue reading

WCC Basketball Recap: Gaels Samhan is Player of the Week

WEST COAST CONFERENCE (WCC) Conference RPI: 13 Rankings: Gonzaga 11, St. Mary's is receiving votes Team of the Week: The Gonzaga Bulldogs (19-4, 7-1) are the NetScouts Basketball WCC Team of the Week thanks to two wins last week, a conference victory over Portland 76-49 and a big non-conference road win against Memphis from Conference USA 66-58 thanks to 19 points from Matt Bouldin. The victory also helped the WCC move up in the conference… Continue reading