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Legendary Spanish Coach Pepu Hernandez Takes Joventut Job

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

Euroleague Basketball Weekly Bullets

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

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

Euroleague Basketball Final 16 Videos

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

Regal Barcelona, Rubio Shine in Copa del Rey Championship

Xavi Pascual and his Regal Barcelona basketball team have been dominant in Euroleague action so far this season and they carried that dominance through the ACB Copa del Rey beating Real Madrid 80-61 in Bilbao. Ricky Rubio played another great game with 13 points and 4 assists and Fran Vazquez earned MVP honors after scoring 14 points including a perfect 5/5 from the floor and 4 rebounds.  Erazem Lorbek had 13… Continue reading

Caja Laboral & Real Madrid Advance in Copa del Rey Basketball

It was another great day of hoops in Bilbao although the home team suffered a loss.  La Copa del Rey is an exciting basketball event and the semi-finals are now set. In the first semi-final, ACB leader Regal Barcelona faces Valencia and the two winners from today's games create an equally exciting match between Caja Laboral and Real Madrid. Caja beat tournament host Bizkaia Bilbao Basket 75-62 thanks to a big third… 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 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