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Germany may be the host nation for Group B but they aren’t amongst the immediate picks to get through this group. This makes their opening game against Iceland vital if they want to ensure they play games in Lille as well as Berlin this summer! The host nation gets Group B underway on Saturday. Germany... Continue Reading »

The opening day of the tournament is always going to be exciting but for fans in Montpellier, there is a lot to look forward to. The French team are at home, but they are the third game of the day so the local basketball fans will have a bit of wait to see their heroes... Continue Reading »

As the capital city, and the largest city in the whole of Latvia, Riga is the focal point for many when it comes to visiting or looking at the country. As of July 2015, the city has a population of 641,007. This means that more than a third of the entire population of Latvia is... Continue Reading »

Zagreb is the largest city and the capital of the Republic of Croatia. It is found in the northwest region of the country and the Sava river runs alongside the city, while the southern slopes of the Medvenica mountain look on. The last official population census, held in 2011, stated that the city of Zagreb... Continue Reading »

Located in the glorious south of France, Montpellier is recognised as being the capital of the country’s Languedoc-Roussillon region. The city is the 8th biggest city in the whole of France and over the past 25 years, Montpellier has been the fastest growing city in the country. One of the key reasons for the development... Continue Reading »

It has been a quiet few months for basketball fans, but the barren period will soon be over. NBA fans are starting to get excited about the new campaign but if you are in a hurry to see the best basketball players in the world, you may turn your attention to Europe this month. The... Continue Reading »

It hasn’t been an easy or straightforward path to get the 2015 EuroBasket tournament but now that the draw has been made, splitting the top 24 teams into 4 groups, there is a greater sense of positivity and confidence about the tournament. The groups will be located in Montpellier in France, Berlin in Germany, Zagreb... Continue Reading »

FIBA may be occupied with the 2014 FIBA World Cup at the moment, but there has been a big announcement made with respect to the 2015 EuroBasket event. Due to the ongoing trouble in the Ukraine, there was a need to find a new host and an extraordinary meeting in Madrid finalised the plans for... Continue Reading »

The FIBA 2014 World Cup is finally upon us but if you are willing to look forward, you will see that the 24 teams for the 2015 EuroBasket are now in place. This is due to the fact that the 2nd Qualifying round was concluded on Wednesday with 13 teams securing their place in next... Continue Reading »

While sport is hugely important, there are times when it needs to take a back seat and it’s prominence in life should be underplayed. Given the current state of life in the Ukraine at the moment, it is easy to see why many people who love sport are finding it difficult to focus on their... Continue Reading »