Norchad Omier is first Nicaraguan in NBA
Norchad Omier became the first Nicaraguan to play in the NBA after the Los Angeles clippers signed him to a … Continue reading Norchad Omier is first Nicaraguan in NBA
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How the Red Foxes of Ukraine became a fan favorite at FIBA events
— Words and photos by Christopher Johnson — From humble beginnings in Ukraine, the Red Foxes have become a fixture … Continue reading How the Red Foxes of Ukraine became a fan favorite at FIBA events
Canada finishes 5th at Paris Olympics
Some Canadians think that Canada is the world’s best country, or at least greater than the USA in most things. … Continue reading Canada finishes 5th at Paris Olympics
USA dream to be the Supreme Team
There was the Dream Team (Jordan, Magic, Bird at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics) and the Redeem Team (Kobe, LeBron, D-Wade … Continue reading USA dream to be the Supreme Team
Spain, Greece, Brazil and Puerto Rico win FIBA 2024 Olympic qualifiers
Spain will play in the Olympics for the seventh consecutive time after beating Bahamas 86-78 before 7000 fans in Valencia, … Continue reading Spain, Greece, Brazil and Puerto Rico win FIBA 2024 Olympic qualifiers
Philippines beats European team in FIBA event for first time since 1960
The Philippines upset Latvia 89-80 in Riga to claim their first win against a European team in an official FIBA … Continue reading Philippines beats European team in FIBA event for first time since 1960
Saric powers Croatia over Slovenia at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
Dario Saric notched a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to power Croatia 108-92 over Slovenia, who … Continue reading Saric powers Croatia over Slovenia at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
Luka, Giannis set to battle at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
FIBA fans are getting ready to watch 24 teams compete in Greece, Latvia, Spain and Puerto Rico, where the winner … Continue reading Luka, Giannis set to battle at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
Luka should play the game, not the refs
Luka Doncic cannot foul out with 4 minutes left in a must-win game 3 at home in the NBA Finals. … Continue reading Luka should play the game, not the refs
Serbia lists Jokic, Bogdanovic and other NBA players on pre-Olympic roster
Serbia’s preliminary roster ahead of the Paris Olympics includes three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Atlanta … Continue reading Serbia lists Jokic, Bogdanovic and other NBA players on pre-Olympic roster
Canada stuns USA in OT to win FIBA World Cup bronze
Canada won their first ever medal at a FIBA world championship by beating the United States 127-118 in overtime on … Continue reading Canada stuns USA in OT to win FIBA World Cup bronze
Brawny Germany stuns USA in FIBA World Cup semi-final classic in Manila
Germany’s 113-111 semi-final victory over United State was among the most exciting games in recent FIBA history, comparable to USA’s … Continue reading Brawny Germany stuns USA in FIBA World Cup semi-final classic in Manila
FIBA vets Serbia beat Canada 95-86 to reach World Cup final in Manila
Above all else, basketball is a team game. Players with high points get the highlights and headlines, but teams win … Continue reading FIBA vets Serbia beat Canada 95-86 to reach World Cup final in Manila
Serbia’s team-first way to FIBA success
World basketball fans should know Serbia by now. They reached the finals of the FIBA U19 in 2013 and the … Continue reading Serbia’s team-first way to FIBA success
Philippines loses Three Thrillas in Manila
The Philippines lost all three games at home during the FIBA World Cup 2023, but each game was a Thrilla … Continue reading Philippines loses Three Thrillas in Manila
Is Team “US-C” good enough to win the FIBA World Cup 2023?
At the FIBA World Cup in Spain in 2014, some fans chanted “US-B, US-B” instead of “US-A, US-A” to mock … Continue reading Is Team “US-C” good enough to win the FIBA World Cup 2023?
Team Canada names NBA stars for training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
Canada, ranked 15th in the world, announced that several NBA stars are scheduled to attend training camp ahead of the … Continue reading Team Canada names NBA stars for training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
USA Basketball and Coach Kerr select “rookies” for FIBA World Cup 2023
No Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Jalen Brown or Donovan Mitchell this time from previous US World … Continue reading USA Basketball and Coach Kerr select “rookies” for FIBA World Cup 2023
Jordi Fernandez to coach Team Canada at FIBA World Cup after Nurse resigns
Team Canada has hired a coach from Spain to replace outgoing coach Nick Nurse, who has moved from the Toronto … Continue reading Jordi Fernandez to coach Team Canada at FIBA World Cup after Nurse resigns
FIBA, ESPN to air World Cup 2023
US sports network ESPN plans to show all 92 games of the FIBA World Cup from August 25 to September … Continue reading FIBA, ESPN to air World Cup 2023
Is Victor Wembanyama of France the next Kobe, Kevin Durant or LeBron?
Is Victor Wembanyama the next Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant or LeBron James? No, and he doesn’t have to be. He … Continue reading Is Victor Wembanyama of France the next Kobe, Kevin Durant or LeBron?
Rivals at FIBA U19 in Prague in 2013, Aaron Gordon and Nicola Jokic lead Denver Nuggets to NBA title
Aaron Gordon, who thrilled fans with his leaping and dunking ability, was the MVP of the FIBA under-19 world championships … Continue reading Rivals at FIBA U19 in Prague in 2013, Aaron Gordon and Nicola Jokic lead Denver Nuggets to NBA title
Canada qualifies for FIBA World Cup of basketball with revenge win over Venezuela in frozen Edmonton
—words and images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved Canada qualified for the FIBA World Cup of basketball … Continue reading Canada qualifies for FIBA World Cup of basketball with revenge win over Venezuela in frozen Edmonton
Beer leads Czechs to victory in Victoria
Asked about the key to their success, Czech guard Tomas Satoransky talked about beer. He said the team drinks together … Continue reading Beer leads Czechs to victory in Victoria
Czech hero Satoransky calls game on Canada at FIBA qualifier in Victoria
What a crazy way not to go to Tokyo. Canada, with 8 NBA players, were 5 of 29 from three … Continue reading Czech hero Satoransky calls game on Canada at FIBA qualifier in Victoria
Spain are world champs again in Asia
— Playing with passion again, Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the FIBA World Cup 2019 in China. This was … Continue reading Spain are world champs again in Asia
Boomers booming in China
— With a history of champions in tennis, rugby and other sports, Australia is a growing power in FIBA basketball. … Continue reading Boomers booming in China
Learning how to win the Czech way at the FIBA World Cup 2019 in China
— Though FIBA basketball is different than NBA or NCAA basketball, it’s still a team game. The most inspired and … Continue reading Learning how to win the Czech way at the FIBA World Cup 2019 in China
Canada loses to Australia in first game of FIBA World Cup “Group of Death”
—- Canada might be the world’s second most prolific producer of basketball talent. But Canada’s team at the FIBA World … Continue reading Canada loses to Australia in first game of FIBA World Cup “Group of Death”
Basketball must protect Kevin Durant
–Kevin Durant has been a rising force since dominating the FIBA world championships in Turkey in 2010 and leading USA … Continue reading Basketball must protect Kevin Durant
How Canada became a hoop heaven
Forty years before millions of Canadians watched the Toronto Raptors in their maiden NBA Finals, I was part of … Continue reading How Canada became a hoop heaven
Will Curry spice up World Cup in China?
Steph Curry is leading Golden State over Portland in the NBA western conference finals. Will he also lead the USA … Continue reading Will Curry spice up World Cup in China?
T.O. needs patience with young Raptors
Time-out, Toronto fans. Sit down and take a breather. Forget the number one standing in the East, and the … Continue reading T.O. needs patience with young Raptors
FIBA Americas “outsider” Canada wants to take back game it invented
— words and images by Christopher Johnson in Mexico City, all rights reserved — As a Canadian, watching a game … Continue reading FIBA Americas “outsider” Canada wants to take back game it invented
Reality-check for Canada at Pan Am final — 5 criticisms
—- text and images by Christopher Johnson —- Here’s five take-aways from Canada’s silver-medal run at the Pan Am Games … Continue reading Reality-check for Canada at Pan Am final — 5 criticisms
Why everyone should vote for the Red Foxes Party in the Ukrainian elections
The Ukrainian elections are very important for the world. There are many political parties. But this is why everyone should … Continue reading Why everyone should vote for the Red Foxes Party in the Ukrainian elections
USA wins FIBA Women’s World Cup 2014 in Turkey
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Spain reaches final of FIBA women’s world cup 2014 in Turkey
packed arenas, exuberant fans at FIBA Women’s World Cup 2014
Turkey thrills home crowd, reaches FIBA women’s world cup semi-finals
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Canada reaches Women’s World Cup quarter-finals before losing to Australia
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Turkey edges Canada 55-44 in FIBA Women’s World Cup battle in Ankara
USA dominate Serbia 129-92 to win FIBA World Cup 2014 in Madrid, Spain
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France beats Lithuania 95-93 to win bronze at FIBA World Cup in Spain
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USA blows open tight Lithuania game to reach World Cup finals in Spain
by Christopher Johnson in Barcelona — This is becoming predictable. Teams stay with the US for one quarter or maybe … Continue reading USA blows open tight Lithuania game to reach World Cup finals in Spain
photo gallery: USA beats Slovenia 119-76 to reach World Cup semi-finals
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photo essay: A Game in the Life of Jonas Valanciunas, as Lithuania beats Turkey in World Cup quarter-finals
Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas had 12 points and 13 rebounds to lead Lithuania over Turkey 73-61 in the FIBA … Continue reading photo essay: A Game in the Life of Jonas Valanciunas, as Lithuania beats Turkey in World Cup quarter-finals
Jonas Valanciunas leads Lithuania into FIBA World Cup quarter-finals in Spain
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Slovenia downs Dominican Republic to reach FIBA World Cup quarters
Falling behind early, USA defense shuts down Ukraine 95-71 at FIBA World Cup
When the Ukraine took a 3-2 lead, it looked like the usual slow start for USA. Then Ukraine led 7-2, … Continue reading Falling behind early, USA defense shuts down Ukraine 95-71 at FIBA World Cup
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