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High level expected of USA
The AP reports: USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski say they are satisfied with what they’ve seen from the undefeated Americans, who face Angola in an elimination game Monday in the round of 16. But fans and media in Turkey seem to expect a higher level, one reachable by the star-studded Olympic gold medalists [...]
Publ.Date : Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:37:14 +0000
Knicks sign Patrick Ewing, Jr
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that forward Patrick Ewing, Jr. has been signed as a free agent. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. It may or may not be a guaranteed deal, in which case it’s no sure thing he gets to stick around for too [...]
Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:49:21 +0000
NBA stars, celebs bowl for charity in NYC tonight
NBA stars Al Harrington (Denver Nuggets) and Dahntay Jones (Indiana Pacers) have teamed up to host their First Annual Celebrity Charity Bowling Event, Friday, August 27, at Lucky Strike in Manhattan, New York from 8:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Jones and Harrington will host an event that will bring together top NBA, NFL, and MLB players along [...]
Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:34:22 +0000
Nuggets hire Masai Ujiri as Executive VP of Basketball Operations
The Denver Nuggets announced today that Masai Ujiri [ma-SIGH u-JEER-e] has been named Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. Ujiri spent the previous three seasons with the Toronto Raptors, most recently holding the position of Assistant General Manager, Player Personnel. In that capacity, his duties included overseeing the Raptors scouting and personnel departments, talent assessment and [...]
Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:31:05 +0000
Canadian basketball is growing
Mike Ganter of the Toronto Sun reports: No matter what transpires over the next few days for the Canadian senior national team here on the coast of the Aegean Sea, this summer will be looked back on as one of the best Canadian basketball has ever enjoyed. And while the senior men’s national team haven’t had a [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:43:12 +0000
Angel McCoughtry scores WNBA playoff record 42 points
The AP reports: Angel McCoughtry scored a WNBA playoff record 42 points to win a high-scoring duel with Cappie Pondexter as the Liberty fell to the Atlanta Dream, 105-93, Tuesday night. With the win, the Dream completed an unlikely march to the league finals. Pondexter led the Liberty with 36 points, her postseason high, and nine assists. The Dream, [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:40:06 +0000
Chase Budinger out 4-6 weeks with ankle sprain
Houston Rockets forward Chase Budinger suffered an injury during an offseason workout yesterday afternoon. Budinger underwent a complete medical evaluation by Rockets team physicians at Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute where it was determined that he suffered a moderate to severe sprain of his left ankle. The injury will prevent him from future conditioning work for [...]
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:32:41 +0000
Hornets sign Mustafa Shakur
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have signed free agent guard Mustafa Shakur. Per team policy, terms of the contracts were not released. “Mustafa will be able to give us depth at the point guard position,” said Hornets General Manager Dell Demps. “He has thrived in the D-League and has great size and vision [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:02:30 +0000
Warriors sign Rodney Carney
The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard/forward Rodney Carney to a contract, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. Carney, 26, appeared in 68 games for the Philadelphia 76ers last season, averaging 4.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per contest, while shooting 40.1% (113-282 FG) [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:51:29 +0000
NBA suspends Brandon Rush, Kenny Hasbrouck and Tyreke Evans
Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers, Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat and Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings have each been suspended for their actions in separate incidents, the NBA announced today. Rush has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. Hasbrouck has been suspended without pay [...]
Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:27:40 +0000
Hawks hire Nick Van Exel
Atlanta Hawks head coach Larry Drew has finalized his 2010-11 coaching staff with the hiring of former pro Nick Van Exel to the position of Player Development Instructor, it was announced this afternoon. Van Exel, comes to Atlanta from Texas Southern University, where he served as an assistant coach. “We’re very excited to add Nick to [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:49:59 +0000
FIBA dance team told to stop performing at Worlds tournament
The AP reports:The Red Foxes have been told to stop performing in games involving the host country because their risque costumes and routines are offensive to the nation that is nearly entirely Muslim. Islam prohibits women from exposing their skin in public. Basketball’s governing body said Wednesday the ban was not its decision. Secretary general Patrick [...]
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:04:57 +0000
Hornets add to basketball operations staff
The New Orleans Hornets announced the hiring of Strength Coach Carlos Daniel, Video Coordinator Adam Tatalovich and the promotion of Mark Cranston to Head Athletic Trainer. Cranston, who has served the past four seasons as the Director of Athlete Performance and Rehabilitation, takes over the role of Head Athletic Trainer for the Hornets. He is a [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:20:36 +0000
Chris Bosh gets engaged
The New York Post reports: Miami Heat superstar Chris Bosh is set to marry girlfriend Adrienne Williams. The giant $100M NBA player proposed to petite Williams in Miami on Friday, after dating her for a year. A source told Page Six: “Chris proposed to Adrienne outside their new home in Miami at sunset. They then went [...]
Publ.Date : Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:59:07 +0000
Suns sign Dwayne Jones
The Phoenix Suns today announced that the club has signed forward/center Dwayne Jones. Jones was traded by the Suns along with Leandro Barbosa to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Hedo Turkoglu on July 14, and was waived by the Raptors on August 16. Originally signed by Phoenix on April 5, 2010, Jones saw action in [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:34:16 +0000
James Singleton leaves Wizards for China
Michael Lee of the Washington Post reports (via blog): James Singleton determined that he would have more to gain (such as money and playing time) in leaving the NBA than sticking around for another shot next season. Singleton, a throw-in from the Wizards’ trade deadline deal with Dallas last February who emerged as a regular rotation [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:53:46 +0000
Magic name Adonal Foyle director of player development
The Orlando Magic have named Adonal Foyle as director of player development, President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith announced today. In his role, Foyle will provide support for the overall development of the players, act as a conduit between players and management, and give assistance to the basketball operations department. Originally selected by Golden State in [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:51:39 +0000
Heat sign second-round rookie Da’Sean Butler
The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed second-round draft selection Da’Sean Butler. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Butler, a 6’7”, 230-pound forward, played all four seasons at West Virginia University appearing in 146 games (110 starts) and averaged 14.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.06 steals while shooting [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:33:34 +0000
Nets waive Sean May
The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on forward Sean May, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today. “During a basketball workout last week, in preparation for the upcoming training camp and season, Sean May suffered a stress fracture to his left foot,” said King. “This injury has a four-eight week rehab period, which would not [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:44:08 +0000
OKC Thunder restructure front office
Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced today a restructuring of the Thunder Basketball Operations department. The Thunder promoted Troy Weaver to VP/Assistant General Manager, Rob Hennigan to Assistant General Manager/Player Personnel, Paul Rivers to Director of Minor League Operations and Basketball Technology and Brandon Barnett to Director of Minor League Scouting and [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:11:00 +0000
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High school hall of fame to induct athletes - NorthJersey.com
High school hall of fame to induct athletes NorthJersey.com Graff, from the Class of 1978, received eight varsity letters, three in football, three in basketball and two in baseball. He played under Fair Lawn Hall of ... |
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:29:13 -0400
K-State basketball assistant's new contract big on bonuses - Kansas City Star
K-State basketball assistant's new contract big on bonuses Kansas City Star After helping the Kansas State basketball team win 29 games last year and reach the Elite Eight, ... |
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:43:28 -0400
Rick Bozich | Furor over UK recruit another challenge for Calipari - Louisville Courier-Journal
FOXSports.com | Rick Bozich | Furor over UK recruit another challenge for Calipari Louisville Courier-Journal This is not the world picking on John Calipari or Kentucky basketball. It's an Enes Kanter issue. Either way, even Barney Fife saw these flashing lights ... Kentucky Wildcats Basketball: Report Says Kanter Took 100K Enes Kanter paid blah blah blah Kentucky Basketball: The Kanter Dilemma, And What It Means |
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:02:18 -0400
It's In His Game - ESPN
ESPN | It's In His Game ESPN "It was an amazing basketball game. I wish I was neither Argentinian nor Brazilian so I could have watched the game and enjoyed it from that perspective," ... |
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:04:54 -0400
Experienced staff gives US a boost at FIBA worlds - The Associated Press
Experienced staff gives US a boost at FIBA worlds The Associated Press "You need to have stability starting at the top," said Colangelo, USA Basketball's chairman. "If you started with a new group each time you had an ... |
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:24 -0400
Magic name Adonal Foyle director of player development
The Orlando Magic have named Adonal Foyle as director of player development, President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith announced today. In his role, Foyle will provide support for the overall development of the players, act as a conduit between players and management, and give assistance to the basketball operations department. Originally selected by Golden State in [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:51:39 +0000
Next Test For The USA Basketball Team Is Russia - Garry Cobb
Seattle Post Intelligencer | Next Test For The USA Basketball Team Is Russia Garry Cobb As predicted by everyone, Team USA made it out of pool play undefeated. However, they did encounter a slight bump in the road when they faced Brazil (USA 70 ... USA basketball responds to Russian coach's comments Coach K sore about '72 game Five keys to Team USA's FIBA quarterfinal game against Russia |
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:18:27 -0400
Open gym basketball program begins September 29 at Millburn High School - NorthJersey.com
Open gym basketball program begins September 29 at Millburn High School NorthJersey.com The Millburn Department of Recreation and Parks is offering a weekly open gym basketball program at Millburn High School. Players must be at least 15 years ... |
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:29:07 -0400
Serbia Eliminates Spain in Basketball World Championships - New York Times
msnbc.com | Serbia Eliminates Spain in Basketball World Championships New York Times By AP ISTANBUL (AP) Serbia eliminated defending champion Spain, 92-89, in a quarterfinal game at the basketball world championships on Wednesday when ... Serbia stun Spain as Turkey crush Slovenia in Basketball worlds Serbs topple basketball champions, Turks send fans wild Serbia stun Spain in basketball quarters |
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:55:01 -0400
2010 World Basketball Championship update - September 8th - News & Observer
RIA Novosti | 2010 World Basketball Championship update - September 8th News & Observer By Sports Network - The Sports Network Sacramento County authorities say Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic ... FIBA: All basketball worlds drug tests negative Great Britain Basketball edge closer to securing London 2012 Olympics place Turkey vs Slovenia - Basketball FIBA World Champions 2010 |
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:55:51 -0400
Heat sign second-round rookie Da’Sean Butler
The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed second-round draft selection Da’Sean Butler. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Butler, a 6’7”, 230-pound forward, played all four seasons at West Virginia University appearing in 146 games (110 starts) and averaged 14.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.06 steals while shooting [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:33:34 +0000
Nets waive Sean May
The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on forward Sean May, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today. “During a basketball workout last week, in preparation for the upcoming training camp and season, Sean May suffered a stress fracture to his left foot,” said King. “This injury has a four-eight week rehab period, which would not [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:44:08 +0000
Majerus likes SLU basketball schedule - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Majerus likes SLU basketball schedule St. Louis Post-Dispatch It would be good for basketball in Missouri. It would be very lucrative for Missouri and St. Louis. It would be a grand slam, it would touch all the bases. ... Duke game highlights SLU basketball schedule Duke highlights SLU's 2010-11 basketball schedule |
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:41:52 -0400
Illini Pride's boasts growing, evolving history - Daily Illini
Illini Pride's boasts growing, evolving history Daily Illini For the first time in a long time they started having some success with basketball and with football. If it hadn't been for that, no amount of effort would ... |
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:59:57 -0400
Coaches opposed to Big Ten divisions - ESPN (blog)
Coaches opposed to Big Ten divisions ESPN (blog) Ryan said it may not be fair to base the current success on assessing these football divisions and applying them to basketball because "you can go from 10 ... |
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:02:30 -0400
James Singleton leaves Wizards for China
Michael Lee of the Washington Post reports (via blog): James Singleton determined that he would have more to gain (such as money and playing time) in leaving the NBA than sticking around for another shot next season. Singleton, a throw-in from the Wizards’ trade deadline deal with Dallas last February who emerged as a regular rotation [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:53:46 +0000
Former basketball star Robinson convicted - Boston Globe
WXYZ | Former basketball star Robinson convicted Boston Globe Rumeal Robinson, the former Cambridge high school star who clinched the NCAA men's basketball championship for Michigan in 1989 with two ... Ex-Michigan star Rumeal Robinson convicted for financial shenanigans Former NBA player Rumeal Robinson guilty of fraud Former college and NBA Basektball player found guilty |
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:53:27 -0400
GW will open vs. BU in NIT Season Tip-Off - Washington Post
Boxscore News | GW will open vs. BU in NIT Season Tip-Off Washington Post The George Washington men's basketball team opens its season Nov. 16 against Boston University in Villanova, Pa., as part of the NIT Season Tip-Off. The ... Men's Basketball Announces 2010-11 Schedule Dayton Completes Men's Basketball Schedule WKU Announces 2010-11 Men's Basketball Schedule |
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:34:44 -0400
OKC Thunder restructure front office
Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced today a restructuring of the Thunder Basketball Operations department. The Thunder promoted Troy Weaver to VP/Assistant General Manager, Rob Hennigan to Assistant General Manager/Player Personnel, Paul Rivers to Director of Minor League Operations and Basketball Technology and Brandon Barnett to Director of Minor League Scouting and [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:11:00 +0000
Husker volleyball looks to move to Devaney Center - HuskerExtra.com
Husker volleyball looks to move to Devaney Center HuskerExtra.com The Devaney Center, home to Nebraska's basketball programs since the fall of 1976, became available when Lincoln voters in May approved a new downtown arena ... |
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:08:11 -0400
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