Tag: International Hoops

Greek guard Nikko’s Zisis hangs up his sneakers

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By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net After Vassilis Spanoulis, another Greek guard has retired. Nikos Zisis announced his decision via social media with a heartfelt farweel message full of gratitude for his journey and the people he encountered. “It is time to announce my retirement. It is a completely conscious decision, because I know I have given everything. I loved basketball since I was a child but I never imagined I would make such a big, exciting and unforgettable trip. I am proud of what I did, but also of what I…

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Jordan Mickey to sign with Zenit St. Petersburg

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The former player of Khimki will stay in Russia but for a different team By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Jordan Mickey and Zenit St. Petersburg are near a deal as Eurohoops sources confirmed and Gazzetta.gr reported first. While nothing is finalized yet, it’s a matter of time for the two sides to have an agreement. Mickey is one of the top free agents in his position after finishing the season with Khimki. In 28 games, he averaged 15.6 ppg and 5.8 rpg proving once more that he is one of…

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Jonas Valanciunas puts up double-double in Lithuanian victory over Russia

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By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Jonas Valanciunas stepped up with a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds, along with 2 steals and 2 assists to pace the Lithuanian selection to a 78-61 victory against Russia, in a preparation game for the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers later in June. Marius Grigonis added up to Valanciunas’ efforts with 14 points, Domantas Sabonis had 12 points and 8 rebounds and Mindaugas Kuzminskas added 10 for Lithuania. On the other end of the court, Anton Astapkovich had 13 points for the Russian selection, while Anton Kardanakhishvili and Mikhail…

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