Category: Basketball

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The biggest European prospect since Luka Doncic will make his EuroLeague debut next season By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Victor Wembanyama is ready to follow the steps of Luka Doncic having Tony Parker as a mentor. It’s almost a dreamlike scenario, but the 17 years old big man who has already made his professional debut for Nanterre 92 has decided to move to ASVEL, the team owned by Tony Parker, according to BeBasket. The transfer is expected to be complete next week. Nanterre will get just an 80.000 euros buyout, according…

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Zalgaris signs Josh Nebo

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From the Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Zalgiris Kaunas announced the addition of forward/center Josh Nebo. He signed a 1+1 deal with the Lithuanian club to compete in EuroLeague for the first time in his career. Per Zalgiris: Nebo (2.06 meters, 23 years old) arrives from Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli League where he averaged 13.6 points, led the competition with 9.9 rebounds and also had 1.1 blocks in 26 appearances this past season. It was the first professional season for Nebo, who previously split his four seasons in college between St. Francis University and…

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Zenit Saint-Petersburg signs American PG Conner Frankamp

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By Johnny Askounis from Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Conner Frankamp is the latest newcomer for Zenit Saint-Petersburg, the team announced Monday. He inked a two-year contract. His move to the Russian Turkish Airlines EuroLeague team was reported by Eurohoops. Frankamp, 25, is coming off a solid season at UCAM Murcia. The former player of both Kansas and Wichita State in the NCAA averaged 15.7 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per ACB match as his side narrowly missed a playoffs berth. “I have the chance to play at the highest level, in EuroLeague,” he…

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Semen Antonov re-signs with CSKA

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By Johnny Askounis of eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Semen Antonov extended his contract with CSKA until the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, the Russian powerhouse announced Monday. “I love reading books and I know that their main value is the expectation of something new, the emotions and sensations that the disclosure of the plot and the author’s idea brings. However, in life and sports, it is important to know what awaits you at a new turn, what tomorrow will be like. Therefore, I perceive the extension of relations with my native club…

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Mantas Kalnietis returns to Zalgaris Kaunas

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Zalgiris Kaunas returns Mantas Kalnietis to the place he calls home By Johnny Askounis at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Mantas Kalnietis penned a two-year contract with Zalgiris Kaunas, the Lithuanian powerhouse announced Monday. Kalnietis, 34, made his pro debut with Zalgiris and returned for another stint in the first half of the 2015-16 season. He signed up for his 12th Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season, first since 2017-18 and eighth with Zalgiris. Per the press release: “Zalgiris continues lining up its ranks for next season with the signing of Mantas Kalnietis. The two sides…

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Olympiacos and Panthanaikos targeting Kostas Antetokounmpo

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From Barbarousis of eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos Athens have inquired about big man Kostas Antetokounmpo according to Eurohoops sources. Antetokounmpo, 23, is becoming a free agent after spending the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s now occupied with the Greek national team ahead of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament of Canada and will then evaluate the offers he has in order to decide on his future. He had 14 points with Greece in a friendly win over Puerto Rico Saturday (20/6). In 2020-21 Antetokounmpo played 3.7 minutes over 15 NBA…

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June 20, 2021 WNBA Recap

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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Erica WheelerLAS vs. NYL 20 6 10   3 stl Rebecca AllenNYL vs. LAS 19 6 3   3 stl , 3 blk Sami WhitcombNYL vs. LAS 17 9 3 Brittney SykesLAS vs. NYL 10 4 0   7 stl Kylee ShookNYL vs. LAS 11 7 2   2 stl Yesterday’s Scores New York Liberty (7-6)  76 Los Angeles Sparks (5-7)  73 PTS E.Wheeler-LAS – 20   TRB S.Whitcomb-NYL – 9   Today’s On Court Docket No games scheduled today League Standings Western Conference W L W/L% GB Seattle Storm 12…

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Supreme court rules against NCAA in athlete compensation dispute

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Monday the Supreme Court ruled unanimously (9-0) against the NCAA in a dispute over limitations on types of compensation that athlete-student can receive. The Justice Neil Gorsuch penned decision will pave the way for athletes to finally being able to partake in the mountains of cash they generate for everyone else.

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June 20, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: Devin Booker with triple double, Hawks heading to conference finals

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Who Got It Done The ascension of Devin Booker continues to happen right before our eyes as he post a 40-point triple double Kevin Huerter 27 points was key in the Hawks’ game 7 win in Philadelphia Paul George dropped 34 in losing effort against Suns pt rb ast Devin BookerPHO vs. LAC 40 13 11   Triple-double Paul GeorgeLAC @ PHO 34 4 5   2 stl Kevin HuerterATL @ PHI 27 7 3 Deandre AytonPHO vs. LAC 20 9 2 Joel EmbiidPHI vs. ATL 31 11 3 John CollinsATL @…

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Furkan Korkmaz and Ersan Ilyasovs joining Turkey for Olympic Qualifying Tournament

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From  Antonis Stroggylakis at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net The Turkish national team can count on the services of both Furkan Korkmaz and Ersan Ilyasova in its effort to make the Olympic Games for the first time in 70 years. Korkmaz and Ilyasova will join their national team in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament of Victoria, Canada (29/6  to 4/7) where the “12 Giant Men” will compete for the ticket that will lead to Tokyo. “Ersan Ilyasova and Furkman Korkmaz will be included in our camp activities in Canada,” Turkey Team Manager Kerem Tunceri said…

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