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While most of the initial focus and attention has fallen on Derrick Rose and his attempt to prove his fitness for the FIBA World Cup in Spain starting in August, there was plenty of top quality basketball stars on show this week. This is down to the fact that 19 players were selected in the... Continue Reading »

For some basketball payers, the FIBA World Cup represents an opportunity to strut their stuff on the biggest stage. The success and entertainment on offer at the FIFA World Cup will have reminded players the glory of playing on the big stage and there is no getting away from the fact that big name players... Continue Reading »

While it is the players on court that grab the attention and focus in basketball match, quite often games are decided long before players step onto the court. The work undertake by the coaches is often crucial in determining the winner of a game. It is also fair to say that a coach will often... Continue Reading »

As the host nation of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, there is a great level of expectation placed on Spain. The national team has come so close to major basketball success in recent years and this tournament could be the one that finally takes them to a higher level. There will be plenty of... Continue Reading »

No matter what sport you are involved in, there is a very strong argument that the World Cup is the pinnacle of your achievements. Even in basketball, while it would be fair to say that the FIBA World Cup doesn’t quite get the same exposure as some of the domestic leagues or maybe even the... Continue Reading »

No matter the sport, when it comes to the big tournaments, fans want to see the best players taking part and getting involved. This is something that can be said about the World Cup in Brazil at the moment. Many US fans were perturbed at the thought of Landon Donovan not being present at the... 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 »

If you love sport, you will adore the fact that the summer of 2014 sees the World Cup of basketball and football take place. The FIFA World Cup is on the brink of kick-off in Brazil. Basketball fans are currently focusing their attention on the 2014 NBA Finals but it isn’t too long until the... Continue Reading »

The 2013 EuroBasket was the 38th event of the nature and it was held in Slovenia between the 4th of September and the 22nd. In total, 24 teams battled through to the main event. The 2011 event was hosted in Lithuania, an event which Spain clinched their second title. Spain were one of the teams... Continue Reading »

The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be a major sporting event in the calendar but it will be a special one for basketball fans. It will be the 17th event of this nature and it will be the final time that the event is held on its current four year cycle. This means that... Continue Reading »