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 La Palma tab Luke SikmaLuke Sikma (203-F-89) will start his pro career in Spain. He inked a deal with La Palma. Luke Sikma has just graduated from the University of Portland. The 22-year-old forward averaged 12.9 points, 10.5 boards, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game in his senior season. He was named into All-WCC 1st Team. Luke Sikma participated at Pre-NBA Draft Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. The forward notched 8.3 points, 9.0 boards, 1.7 assists an... |
 BSN Finals: Capitanes jump to 3-1 lead against PiratesArecibo grabbed 89-82 OT win against Quebradillas in Game Four of the BSN Finals. Thanks to this win Capitanes jumped to 3-1 lead in the series. They need one more for the title. Game Five is scheduled for Monday and Quebradillas will be the host.
The hosts trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 17-15 charge, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time and get a 7-point victory in overtime. Worth to men... |
 Spain U18 stand ground to win titleJorge Sanz and Most Valuable Player Alejandro Abrines Redondo combined for 38 points as Spain held off determined Serbia 71-65 to capture Spain's third U18 European Championhip Men title following crowns in 1998 and 2004.
Names like Sanz, Redondo, Jaime Fernandez, Daniel Diez and the rest of the Spain team will go down in U18 history with 1998 winners Pau Gasol, Jose Calderon, Juan Carlos Navarro and Felipe Reyes and the 2004 ch... |
 Quinton Hosley joins Dinamo SassariDinamo Sassari has announced signing of Quinton Hosley for a one-year agreement. The 27-year-old forward has played for the Spanish team Joventut last season and he tallied 11.1 points, 5.4 boards, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Previously the player with georgian passport had stints with Galatasaray (Turkey), Real Madrid (Spain) and Pinar Karsiyaka. |
Quebradillas takes Game 3 against Arecibo in the BSN FinalsQuebradillas outplayed Arecibo 79-73 coming to 1-2 in the BSN Finals. The hosts trailed by 9 points at the halftime before their 47-32 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Quebradillas dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Capitanes' 30 and made 17-of-21 free shots during the game. It was a good game for international guard and You First client Guillermo ... |
 Dwight Hardy joins Pistoia BasketPistoia Basket has announced the agreement with Dwight Hardy, a combo - guard with great offensive skills, amazing athetic gifts and a good knowledge of the game. Hardy, who grew up in The Bronx, bring himself to the attention thanks to his last NCAA season played with St.John's (he has been awarded as All-Big East Most Improved Player of the Year and also included in All-Big East 1st Team ). In 33 games, he averaged 18.3 point per game... |
 Spain have presented their 15-man strong preliminary squad with Sada and IbakaSpain have presented their 15-man strong preliminary squad to defend the EuroBasket title in a promotional event in Madrid. The You First players Victor Sada and naturalised Congoloese forward Serge Ibaka have been included in the roster.
Regarding Ibaka, the national coach Sergio Scariolo believes Serge can make a big impact: "He is a quality player with physical and athletic ability, and very promising technique. Along the way, ... |
 Van Oostrum, called up to the Great Britain squadA trio of Great Britain Under-20s have been called up to the Great Britain Senior Men’s squad, whose training camp opens this weekend. Devon Van Oostrum, Alex Marcotullio and Ryan Richards have all got the call-up, after impressive performances at the Division B European Championships in Sarajevo (Bosnia).
Van Oostrum led the tournament in assists at 5 per outing, along with 13.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals. This will be Van Oo... |
 Juan Palacios will play in Gran Canaria 2014Gran Canaria 2014 has announced today that the Colombian player Juan Palacios will play next season for the canarian team after spent the last two years on loan with La Palma. Palacios has played 29 games for La Palma last season collecting 16.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He joined Gran Canaria 2014 in 2009, but immediately was sent on loan. He has played for the Louisville University ... |
 Serge Ibaka to champion children’s cause in Congo BrazzavilleUNICEF Brazzaville will host National Basketball Association star and Oklahoma City Thunder Forward Serge Ibaka, in a visit to the Republic of the Congo from July 22 to 24. During the visit, Ibaka will train with the national team and work with UNICEF to promote children’s rights to education, health and protection.
"UNICEF is pleased to meet and work with Ibaka because he shares our commitment to improve the lives of children in Congo... |
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