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Carlos Delfino, 25 point for KhimkiKhimki enjoy the top of Russian Superleague with 3-0 record from the start. Last night the team thrashed Enisey Krasnoyarsk 70:95 away from home. The favorites opened the game with 25:20 and then kept the score until the end.
The U1st Sports player Carlos Delfino hit 5 three-pointers on his way to 25 points for Khimki. Macej Lampe netted 17 points, while Vitaliy Fridzon had 12 points. |
Argentina’s Delfino on the mendBC Khimki’s Argentina guard Carlos Delfino will be sidelined for at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery from a broken finger.
The 6ft 6in shooting guard had a magnificent Olympics with the South Americans, averaging 14.1 points and 5.1 rebounds to help them capture a bronze medal, but while preparing for the new season with the Russian club he got hurt.
"The doctors have told me I will be able to return to... |
Reporting from ... the best dunk contest you've never heard of "Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to see something special," says the baritone PA announcer in Spanish. The crowd at the Prince Felipe Pavilion falls silent. A 19-year old kid from the Congo stands just past mid-court, clapping his hands overhead until the 7,500 fans join in. Long and lean, he starts dribbling to the rhythm, sprints toward the basket, plants his left foot at the foul line and launches toward the rim, knees ... |
Regal F.C. Barcelona inks Daniel SantiagoRegal F.C. Barcelona officially confirmed that Daniel Santiago will reinforce the team in season 2008-09. Santiago, who spent the last three seasons in Unicaja Malaga, shall undergo the usual medical tests in the next days after joining team practices. Santiago will fill the gap that Mario Kasun left in Barcelona's roster this summer. Santiago averaged 9.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game in ACB while he stayed in Malaga. |
Rudy's arrival adds to excitementWhen Rudy Fernandez squared off against Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and the rest of Team USA last month in the Olympics, the Spanish guard said his first thought was to respect the NBA stars.
By the time he and Spain met the Americans a second time, in the gold medal game, his mindset had changed.
"The second time," Fernandez said through interpreter and agent Gerard Darnes, "my thought was 'I'm going to kick their (beh... |
Rudy Fernandez leaves Olympic impression on Blazers coach McMillanBack home from the Olympics, where he was an assistant coach for Team USA, Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan on Thursday could finally reveal the two-week struggle he endured in Beijing.
There were sleepless nights. A self-imposed muzzle on his emotions. And the uneasiness of choosing an allegiance. All because of Rudy Fernandez.
The high-energy shooting guard for Spain, who will join the Blazers this month, excelled during the ... |
Rudy Fernández, Silver Medal in the Olympic GamesSpain's players put on the performances of their lives but came up just short of upsetting the United States in the gold medal game at the Olympics.
Rudy Fernandez underlined his status as one of the hottest star in international basketball with 22 points but the USA prevailed 118-107. Spain fell behind by 14 points in the first half but maintained their concentration and only trailed 69-61 at half-time.
Aito Garcia Reneses' men event... |
DKV Joventut inks Bracey WrightDKV Joventut announced signing of shooting guard Bracey Wright on a one-year contract. Wright arrives from Aris TT Bank, which demonstrated pretty good performance last season reaching TOP 16 for the second time in a row. He appeared 18 times in elite European club competition averaging 14.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg and 1.3 apg. Wright also played 26 games in Greek A1 league adding 13.2 ppg, 2.7 rpg and 1.8 apg. Later, Aris wasn't strong enough to ... |
Green arrives to CAI ZaragozaTaurean Green meanwhile is a young player with a huge amount of quality and an ability to score the points that keep Zaragoza in the ACB. Having spend three years at the University of Florida, Green was drafted by the Portland Trailblazers in 2007 and then in February of this year, he moved to Denver Nuggets and played 17 games in the NBA, following in the footsteps of his father Sydney.
Having spent time in the D-League, he was tra... |
CAI Zaragoza signs Larry LewisCAI Zaragoza signs ACB veteran forward Larry Lewis. Lewis seems to be a really smart move by Zaragoza as he has as raft of knowledge from the ACB and CAI will be his fifth Spanish side after spells with Alicante, Estudiantes, Unicaja and Gran Canaria. He also has experience of fighting at the bottom of the table for survival, notably successful last year with Estu but less so with Alicante who dropped out of the top flight. Lewis w... |
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