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NBA Player Reports from Copa del Rey in Spain: Fran Vazquez

After scouting the recent Copa del Rey we wanted to update our reports on various players, particularly those who've been drafted in the NBA Draft (rights held) or who are potential 1st round guys in the upcoming NBA Draft. Over the next few days we'll publish free reports on players such as Nando de Colo (San Antonio Spurs), Christian Eyenga (Cleveland Cavs), Ricky Rubio (Minnesota Timberwolves), and today, Fran Vazquez (Orlando… Continue reading

NBA Scouting Report from Copa del Rey: Novica Velickovic

After scouting the recent Copa del Rey we wanted to update our reports on various players, particularly those who've been drafted in the NBA Draft (rights held) or who are potential 1st round guys in the upcoming NBA Draft. Over the next few days we'll publish free reports on players such as Victor Claver (Portland Trail Blazers), Nando de Colo (San Antonio Spurs), Christian Eyenga (Cleveland Cavs), Ricky Rubio (Minnesota Timberwolves)… 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

Valencia & Barcelona Advance in Spanish Basketball Copa del Rey

Two very good basketball games were played in Bilbao, Spain yesterday, the opening day of the Spanish King's Cup Basketball Tournament. Power Electronics Valencia held off Asefa Estudiantes of Madrid in an exciting game 75-73 and tournament favorite Regal Barcelona won ugly beating Cajasol 77-72. Valencia and Barca will play in the first of two Semi-Finals on Saturday night with the other semi yet to be determined.  Real Madrid plays Joventut and… 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

Overseas Basketball: Updates from Italy, Spain and more!

Turkish League, Game 4 Besiktas Cola Turka became the only undefeated team in the Turkish League after 4 games, with four teams, including Efes Pilsen and Fenerbahce Ulker, right behind at 3-1. Efes took the big showdown in the Turkish League this weekend by beating Fenerbahce Ulker 80-67 at home, in a rematch of last year's final. Igor Rakocevic and Ender Arslan led the winners with 17 points apiece. Bostjan Nachbar added… Continue reading

Latest EuroBasket 2009 Results: France wins on buzzer beater

A Nando de Colo buzzer-beater gave France the top seed in Group E for the quarter-finals. Les bleus defeated Greece 71-69 and remained unbeaten after clinching the last spot for the Eurobasket in the qualifiers a few days before tournament tip-off. Both teams did not play good basketball but French athleticism and the dominant presence of Alan Koffi in the paint (14 points and 6 rebounds) made the difference… Continue reading

Overseas Basketball Signings & FIBA Americas News

There is a lot of news for NBA, NCAA, International, and Euroleague basketball fans today so we'll get right to it and keep it short and sweet. FIBA AMERICAS (San Juan, PR) Through four games each, here are the group standings. GROUP STANDINGS Group: A , # 1 PUR , W-L: 4 - 0 , For: 327 Agst: 264 , Pts: 8 # 2 URU , W-L: 3 - 1 , For: 267 Agst: 251… Continue reading

NetScouts Day 8 at NBA Summer League Las Vegas

NBA Summer League action has been hot and heavy but as the week wears on guys seem to be getting tired and we are seeing some subpar performances.  However, as per usual the cream rises to the top and the top guys step up.  Here are some quick notes from NetScouts Basketball and the days action in Las Vegas. The NBA Development League Stars continue to play hard and Gary Forbes… Continue reading

NBA Draft Review - International Players

Our Greek Basketball scout and guest blogger Dionysios Nikiforos has put together a wrap up of the recent NBA Draft focusing on the International players who were chosen and a few that went undrafted. (Thanks Dio! Chris Denker)

I’ll be the first to admit that this year’s draft was weak regarding international talent although basketball is becoming more popular and almost every NBA team has a foreign born player.… Continue reading