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Olimpia vying to obtain Jerian Grant

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By Aris Barkas / barkas@eurohoops.net Olimpia Milano is making a strong push to secure combo Jerian Grant, as Eurohoops sources confirm. However, at this point, Virtus Bologna and CSKA Moscow are still in the mix and nothing is concrete yet. The interest of Italian champions Virtus Bologna which will compete next season in the EuroCup and not in the EuroLeague is also strong and CSKA has also inquired about Grant’s services without making any other move yet. Grant, 28, spent the previous season with Promitheas Patras, his first one in Europe after his NBA and G-League…

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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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Basketball Champions League announces 2021-22 participants

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By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net The Basketball Champions League announced the 28 teams that will compete in the 2021-22 regular season along with the 24 clubs that will begin in the qualifying rounds. Per the Basketball Champions League: By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net The Basketball Champions League announced the 28 teams that will compete in the 2021-22 regular season along with the 24 clubs that will begin in the qualifying rounds. Per the Basketball Champions League: With 42 clubs having finished in the top 5 of their national league, the lineup of the 52…

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Dennis Schroder will play for Germany in Olympic Qualifying Tournament

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Germany will be without Dennis Schroder in the Olympic Qualifiers. By Eurohoops team  / info@eurohoops.net Germany will compete in the Olympic Qualifiers minus its major superstar Dennis Schroder. The German Federation announced that the Los Angeles Lakers guard won’t participate in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament due to the “enormous insurance requirements that can’t be met” in light of the player’s free agent status. The announcement mentions that despite week-long efforts by both sides to guarantee that Schroder will have the necessary insurance coverage, an agreement wasn’t reached. The insurance fee was significantly higher…

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Giannis’ agent says intends to play in the Olympics

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By Johnny Askounis of eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Giannis Antetokounmpo is hoping to represent Greece in the upcoming Olympic Games, his agent Giorgos Panou said on Friday. “His goal is to be at Tokyo,” his long-time agent mentioned in an interview to Greek public television, “Whenever he can be available and healthy, he will play for the National Team.” Greece holds a chance to book the trip to Tokyo through the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria, Canada. The top-ranking country out of the six-team tournament will complete Group A of the Olympic tournament preliminary round…

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Panathinaikos and Oded Kattish officially part ways

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By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Eurohoops reported earlier this month that coach Oded Kattash was unlikely to continue with Panathinaikos and the two sides have now officially parted ways, the club announced. “Odette was and remains one of our people, who honored the “clover” both as an athlete and as a coach with his character, dignity and personality. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts and wish him good luck in his life and career,” PAO’s announcement read. The favorite to replace Kattash is still Dimitris Priftis, however, the coach still has a contract…

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Tomas Satoransky and Jan Vesely headline Czech Republic national team

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From the Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net The Czech Republic national team will fight for a spot in the 2021 Olympic games through the qualifying tournament in Canada and coach Ronen Ginzburg has decided on the 12 players that he will count on. Tomas Satoransky and Jan Vesely lead the list which also includes the following names: Patrik Auda, Ondrej Balvin, Jaromir Bohacik, Lukas Palyza, Martin Peterka, Patrick Samoura, Blake Schilb, Ondrej Sehnal, Jakub Sirina, Tomas Vyoral. The squad will face Uruguay and Turkey in Group B while Greece, Canada, and China await in…

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Croatia and Lithania both get wins, Senegal and Germany cancelled

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From the Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net The national teams continue their preparations for the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments and two hosting teams in Croatia and Lithuania logged wins over Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Croatia got a 72-66 victory led by Ante Zizic who scored 18 points followed by Bojan Bogdanovic with 12 and Roko Leni Ukic with 11 points. Bogdanovic and Ukic dished out five assists each as well.

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June 22, NBA Playoff Recap: Payne and Ayton power Suns to 2-0 lead

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Who Got It Done Cameron Payne has career-high in Suns Game 2 win DeAndre Ayton continues his ascension before the eyes of the basketball world pt rb ast Cameron PaynePHO vs. LAC 29 1 9   2 stl , 2 blk Deandre AytonPHO vs. LAC 24 14 1   12-15 fg Reggie JacksonLAC @ PHO 19 5 3   2 stl Ivica ZubacLAC @ PHO 14 11 0 Paul GeorgeLAC @ PHO 26 6 6 Cameron JohnsonPHO vs. LAC 11 3 0 Luke KennardLAC @ PHO 10 2 2 Dario ŠarićPHO vs. LAC…

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Sixteen former FAMU tennis players named to MEAC all-time teams

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: Sixteen former Florida A&M University (FAMU) men’s and women’s tennis student-athletes were recently named to the all-time Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) 50th anniversary tennis teams.  Rochelle “Nikki” Houston, Rachel Harden, Donna Millington, Asia Muhammed and Rachel Pye were named to the women’s team.  Houston, who is the director of Tennis of the Rattler program, said it was truly special to be recognized as one of the best in conference history.  “I am truly honored to be on this list,” said Houston, who was a two-time…

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