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The Gaels are dancing!
Randy Bennett and his squad played good basketball and thoroughly dismantled their two biggest threats in the WCC, Portland and Gonzaga, to earn the automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.
Bennett and his staff have done a nice job with this group after losing Patty Mills (Portland Trail Blazers - NBA) and Diamon Simpson (LA D-Fenders - NBADL) last year. He also lost starter Wayne Hunter to a… Continue reading
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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
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One day after Sito Alonso was dismissed as head coach, DKV Joventut announced on Thursday that Pepu Hernandez, 52, will be the new head coach of the team for the remaining of the season, his contract runs through 2012.
A veteran of the Spanish basketball scene, Pepu coached the National Team with great success:
Hernandez reached the peak of his career coaching the FIBA Spanish National Team in 2006 and 2007
He led… Continue reading
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Although they haven't clinched a spot in the Euroleague playoffs (Final 8), Cibona Zagreb can celebrate the rise of another major talent, Bojan Bogdanovic, one of the Euroleague's youngest weekly MVP's ever!
After his team suffered through three consecutive three-point losses in Group H, the 20-year-old forward exploded on Wednesday to lead Cibona to a blowout 82-63 home win against Khimki Moscow Region. Bogdanovic was lethal from long distance, making 6… Continue reading
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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
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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
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There are quite a few companies, websites and self-proclaimed experts who promote themselves as knowledgeable about the NBA Draft. Many sites make their predictions and then walk away from them until it's time to make predictions again for the following year.
NetScouts Basketball is different. We are the largest collegiate scouting firm in the nation and our opinions on players are derived from multiple live-scouting from multiple scouts. At the end… Continue reading
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Here are some of the more interesting transactions from the world of international professional basketball this last week.
In South America, (Argentina) former SEC star from South Carolina BJ McKie signed with Gimnasia de Comodoro
Former Georgetown star Kevin Braswell signed with Limoges CSP in France A.
Former Golden State Warrior (NBA) 7'1 center Deji Akindele signed in France A with Rouen.
Former Clemson Tiger (ACC) Terrence Oglesby, who came out early, signed with yet another team… Continue reading
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Jamont Gordon, the 6'4 225 Guard from Mississippi State, was named MVP for the Euroleague Top 16 (week 4), a great accomplishment in just his rookie EL season. He had an outstanding rating of 40.
Gordon can play both guard positions and has done so quite well in the NBA Summer League (Las Vegas) the past couple years. Playing for Cibona, Gordon has really stepped up his production and has become… Continue reading
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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
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