Tag: International Hoops

Italy qualifies for Olympics for first time since 2004

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Italy eliminated hosts Serbia to return to the Olympics after 17 years! By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Italy was on a mission on Sunday night. That mission was to return to the Olympics for the first time since 2004. And so they did, with nearly a blowout against tournament hosts and Rio Olympics silver medalists Serbia, as they pulled through with a 102-95 win to advance to Tokyo. Meo Sacchetti’s squad managed to take control and never ceased to lead, as the deficit rose to 24 points (73-49) with three minutes to play…

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Doncic’ s triple-double helps Slovenia claim Olympic spot

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A historic triple-double for Luka Doncic powered Slovenia to the Olympics for the first time in the nation’s history! By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net It was an intense battle, but Slovenia came out to the top, to qualify for the Summer Olympics for the first time in the nation’s history. Luka Doncic saved his best performance for the finale to lift Slovenia to a 96-85 win over tournament hosts Lithuania, in a sold-out final in the Zalgirio Arena in Kaunas. Doncic recorded his first triple-double with the national team, posting 31 points, 13…

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Germany punches their ticket to Tokyo

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Moritz Wagner had an almost perfect game and the German national team qualified for the Olympics By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net After beating host Croatia in the semifinals, Germany had to face the hottest team of the Olympic Qualifying tournament in Split. Brazil had three wins by 20+ points until the final game, where the German national team got the 75-64 triumph and the ticket to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo after a real dogfight. Moritz Wagner with 28 points on 9/12 FG led the charge for the…

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Australia announces final Olympic roster

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Seven players will debut in the Olympic Games for Australia By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net The Australian national team is set for the Olympic Games when it comes to roster selections and the Federation announced the 12-man squad that will participate. Name  Age  Olympic Games  Aus Hometown  State  Postcode  Aron Baynes  34  3rd (2012, 2016)  Redlynch  QLD  4870  Matthew Dellavedova  30  3rd (2012, 2016)  Marybrough  VIC  3465  Dante Exum  25  Debut  East Melbourne  VIC  3002  Christopher Goulding   32  2nd (2016)  Brisbane  QLD  4000  Joshua Green  20  Debut  Sydney  NSW  2000  Joseph Ingles …

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Spain cruises in 88-61 win over Iran

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Spain started off its preparations for the Olympics with a convincing win over Iran By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net The Spanish national team has started its preparations for the Tokyo Olympics with their first test being against Iran. They passed it with flying colors as the 17-man squad logged an 88-61 win. Coach Sergio Scariolo used all 17 players at his disposal and nobody got to spend more than 18 minutes on the floor with Sergio Llull logging 17:33 of playing times. All players, except for Carlos Alocen, scored and Alberto…

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Kostas Antetokounmpo weighing his playing options

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Kostas Antetokounmpo, a target of a couple of European clubs, will look at what may be in store for him after the completion of the Olympic Qualifiers. Stavros Barbarousis/ info@eurohoops.net Greece big man Kostas Antetokounmpo is still examining the options he has on where he will continue his career and won’t be taking any decision until after the end of the Olympic Qualifiers. Antetokounmpo, a 2020 NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, has already attracted the interest of Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos Athens and has been contacted by the two Greek powerhouses that would like…

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Zenit extends Billy Baron for two more seasons

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Billy Baron has been feeling good at Zenit and the club will gladly keep him for two more years By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Billy Baron and Zenit were already bound for the upcoming season but the sides decided to commit for one extra year ahead of time due to the great cooperation they’ve had so far. Per Zenit Saint Petersburg: Billy Baron is without a doubt one of the key creators of Zenit’s historic result. Already at the start of the sports year, our guard was recognized as…

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Doncic posts double-double as Slovenia steamrolls Poland 112-77

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Luka Doncic powered Slovenia to yet another win to top Group B in the Kaunas Qualifying Tournament By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Luka Doncic and the Slovenian national team are making the most out of their time in Kaunas. While both Poland and Angola aren’t considered traditional powers in the basketball world, combining a total of 230 points in just two days is impressive. Doncic stepped up for Aleksandar Sekulic’s selection with a double-double of 18 points, 10 assists along with 6 rebounds in 21 minutes in a 112-77 win over…

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Slovenia blows the doors off Angola 118-68

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Luka’s first official game with the Slovenian selection in four years came along with a 50-point win over Angola By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Luka Doncic and the Slovenian NT were locked and loaded on Wednesday afternoon. In his first official game with the selection, Luka helped Slovenia get the job done from the first half, in a blowout 118-68 victory over Angola at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kaunas, Lithuania. Slovenia has now advanced to the semifinals, waiting to find out its opponent and its final place in Group B. Doncic produced 13 points,…

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Marjanovic and Petrusev lead Serbia to win over DR in Olympic Qualifying opener

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The Dominican Republic put on a fight but Boban and co. were way too strong down the stretch. By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Boban Marjanovic had 18 points plus 10 rebounds and Filip Petrusev scored 17 as the Serbian national team kicked off its games in Belgrade’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament with a 94 – 76 win over the Dominican Republic. Reigning EuroLeague and Final Four MVP Vasilije Micic added 16 points (6-14 shots) and five assists for Serbia while Nemanja Bjelica scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds. Their team dominated the…

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