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International Hoops: Germany gets first win in Tokyo

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 Staff

Jordan Nwora with 33 points not enough for Nigeria against Germany By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net The game was tied 81-81 with six minutes left, but Germany finished strong for the 99-92victory on Wednesday. Johannes Voigtmann highlighted a five-player double-digit scoring pack with 19 points and seven rebounds. Moritz Wagner had 17 points. Danilo Barthel got to 14 points with an impressive run down the stretch. “We did our job,” noted Voigtmann, “The first half was maybe a little too high scoring for our taste, but after the first four minutes in…

International Hoops: Pau Gasol on fifth Olympic run: “Being here is a privilege”

July 26, 2021July 28, 2021 Staff

The Olympic Games are underway for Spain and veteran big Pau Gasol By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Pau Gasol discussed Spain grabbing the opening win in the Olympic Games, him representing his country at this level for the fifth time, Luka Doncic highlighting Group C action, and more. “The first game is generally used as a way to find your rhythm and fit in the team. Today, we had many different rotations, which will probably be less moving forward,” he pointed out to Spain’s national public radio service following the win over host…

International Hoops: Spain takes care of Japan 88-77

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Staff

Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol power Spain in dominating display By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Spain cruised to the 88-77 victory over Japan at Saitama Super Arena on Monday. Ricky Rubio paired his game-high 20 points with nine assists. The Minnesota Timberwolves point guard neared the double-double mark in 22 minutes. Victor Claver registered 13 points and nine rebounds. Sergio Scariolo’s team led from start to finish peaking at a 24-point advantage. A late run cut the deficit for Japan but not to the point of threatening the European side in the Olympic Games preliminary round fixture.…

An initial look at the “Pine Green” Air Jordan 3

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Brandon King

The fall of 2021 will see the retail debut of the “Pine Green” Air Jordan 3. It sports a black upper underlaid by cement grey leather at the mid foot and overlaid by the iconic elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Pine Green is present at the gold-bordered Jumpman on the tongue, collar, eyelets and behind the tongue. On the rear tab, white Jumpman Brandon’s finds its home. Below the aforementioned upper resides a pine green abs white midsole and a cement grey, white and pine green…

This Zion 1 could have been worn in the Olympics

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 Brandon King

Though Zion Williamson was one of the myriad of top-end NBA talent that declined to participate with Team USA, that didn’t stop Jordan Brand from release a colourway of his Zion 1 that Williamson might have taken to the hardwood had he been in Tokyo. Apparently inspired by Williamson’s juxtaposition of his humility and his otherworldly athleticism, it sports a white and blue upper with red accenting on the bottom two lace loops, Jumpman and the Zion logo on the rear heel. A metallic gold tongues with additional red Jumpman…

Orange and White Air Force 1 Low coming soon

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming Air Force 1 Low sports a white leather upper with orange showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongue label and heel overlay. White laces and embroidered “NIKE AIR” present on the aforementioned tongue and heel overlay. Below the upper resides a white midsole and orange rubber outsole. This Air Force 1 Low’s release is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 90 USD sticker price. Air Force 1 Low DC2911-101 $90 Later in 2021

Report: Bradley Beal considering pre-draft trade request

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 Staff

The Washington Wizards and teams considering him are waiting on Bradley Beal By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Bradley Beal has already been linked with several NBA teams looking to land an offensive powerhouse for the 2021-22 season. He is considering requesting a trade from the Washington Wizards prior to Thursday’s draft, according to Bleacher Report. Beal, 28, is on contract for the next season and holds a player option for the 2022-23 season. He has been expected to make a decision regarding his offseason intentions and seems to have gone back and…

Overseas Hoops: PAOK signs Vlado Jankovic and Dimitris Moraitis

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021 Staff

PAOK and Peristeri get some reinforcements for the upcoming challenges By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Vlado Jankovic moved on from AEK but will continue his career in Greece, this time around with PAOK, as the club announced a one-year deal with the player who will compete in the Basketball Champions League as well as the Basket League next season. Meanwhile, Peristeri, which will have to get through the BCL qualifiers this year, announced that the team has reached an agreement with Dimitris Moraitis for the next two seasons. Per PAOK: PAOK OEM…

Overseas Hoops: Veteran guard Lorenzo Brown signs with UNICS Kazan

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Staff

Third season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague coming up for Lorenzo Brown By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Lorenzo Brown has signed a one-year contract to join UNICS Kazan, the team announced Friday. Brown, 30 is heading to this third Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season. He logged 64 appearances between Crvena Zvezda mts and FenerbahceBeko averaging 10.7 points, 4.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per contest the last two seasons. His 2020-21 campaign at Fener featured 9.6 points, 3.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per match over 37 appearances, including 12 starts in EuroLeague. He also put…

Overseas Hoops: Arnas Butkevicius remaining with Rytas

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Brandon King

Arnas Butkevicius remains with Rytas for the fifth season in a row By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net /info@eurohoops.net Rytas has re-signed Arnas Butkevicius for the 2021-22 season, the team announced. Butkevicius, 28, joined the Lithuanian side in 2017 and has since been named captain. Last season, he logged 7.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per Basketball Champions League match rising his total of BCL appearances to 14, including nine with Neptunas in 2016-17 and 2017-18. Ivan Buva has also penned a contract extension for the next season.…