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Rockets center Alperen Sengun excels again in FIBA play as Turkey bests Ukraine

#Rockets center Alperen Sengun (30 points, 5 steals, 3 blocks) had another big day in FIBA play as Turkey beat Ukraine on Tuesday evening. Here’s our look at his numbers and top plays.

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Spirited India go down to Kazakhstan in a thriller, suffer close three-point defeat in FBIA Olympic pre-qualifiers

NAGPUR: Failing to get into the groove in the early part of the game, the spirited bunch of Indian hoopsters lost to the higher ranked Kazakhstan - their first defeat - in FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Asia in Damascus, Syria, on Monday. Unlike the two back-to-back victories where India dominated…

The Times of India

Dennis Schröder trolled Dillon Brooks by pointing at him after a basket during a FIBA scrimmage

LeBron's old teammate, Dennis Schröder, made rival Dillon Brooks look foolish.

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Indian hoopsters return to international action, face Syria in FIBA Asia's pre-Olympic qualifiers opener

NAGPUR: After a four-month suspension from international competitions, India hoopsters will return to the court in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Asia at Damascus, Syria, on Saturday.

The Times of India

Which Boston Celtics alumni are playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup?

With Al Horford and Oshae Brissett sitting out the World Cup, only Porzingis is still in the mix; what other Boston alumni are too?

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Refuting earlier reports, Latvian Basketball Association denies Kristaps Porzingis injury

"There has been information that questions the participation of Kristaps Porzingis in the FIBA World Cup. LBS denies this information," wrote the Latvian Basketball Association

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On Boston’s Oshae Brissett’s exit from FIBA 2023 World Cup play

The Celtics forward is playing it safe with a knee injury - is this cause for concern?

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FIBA recognizes Arjuna's BFI, Indian basketball teams to participate in Asian Games

NAGPUR: Finally, Indian cagers can heave a sigh of relief as FIBA gave recognition to the newly elected body of Basketball Federation of India on Monday. Two months ago, the world governing body of basketball (FIBA) had barred participation of Indian teams, citing 'third-party interference' after turmoil in the BFI…

The Times of India

Boston’s Oshae Brissett withdraws from FIBA World Cup play with knee injury

The nature of and severity of the injury was not immediately clear.

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Video shows a breathtaking look at FIBA’s new ridiculously cool LED glass basketball court

Are high-tech courts like this really the future of basketball?

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First Indian heading FIBA-Asia, but national U-16 team not allowed to participate in Asian women's championship

NAGPUR: The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has barred India from participating in the U-16 Women's Asian Championship, thanks to infighting in the Basketball Federation of India (BFI). FIBA took the decision citing "third-party interference", after turmoil in the BFI before the elections led to a legal battle, where the court…

The Times of India

NBA announces new plans to punish 'flopping' as players react furiously

The NBA has confirmed a one-year trial that will punish players for 'flopping' following calls from some of those around the league to clamp down on the issue during games

Daily Mirror

Steve Kerr justifies Austin Reaves selection for Team USA after LeBron James praise

Austin Reaves earned a surprise call-up to Team USA duty ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup after starring for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022/23 NBA season

Daily Mirror

Steve Kerr praises Austin Reaves ahead of FIBA World Cup

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who will also coach Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, thinks highly of the Lakers' Austin Reaves.

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INBL eyes 3x3 route to send India basketball team to the Olympics

NEW DELHI: Basketball in India has already established a massive footprint within educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan Drawn with US, Lebanon with France in Basketball World Cup

The United States will open Basketball World Cup play against New Zealand this summer, with Greece and Jordan also awaiting the Americans in the group stage. And the earliest the US can see France in an Olympic final rematch is the semifinals. FIBA held the World Cup draw in Manila…

The Hindu

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men's basketball

The International Basketball Federation picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup. It did not say whether there were any other bidders.

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Qatar to Host 2027 World Cup in Men’s Basketball

Qatar is going to host another World Cup. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Friday picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup. It did not say whether there were any other bidders. Doha will stage all games in the 32-team event, FIBA said, citing…

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Russia Excluded from Men’s Basketball at 2024 Olympics

Russia has been excluded from qualification for the men's Olympic basketball tournament in Paris next year, basketball's international governing body FIBA said Tuesday. The decision was widely expected since FIBA has suspended Russia's teams from international play since shortly after the invasion of Ukraine last year. The International Olympic Committee…

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British pro dunker reveals unique journey and 'surreal' moment playing with Kyrie Irving

EXCLUSIVE: Joel Henry aka The Royal Guard spoke to Mirror Sport about his journey in basketball, forging a career as a professional dunker, and how he prepares for contests

Belfast Live

Derry basketball club join mission to attract more women and girls to the sport

"Hopefully initiatives like this help to increase the numbers of girls & woman participating in sport overall"

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Breakers handling 'weird' NBL grand final build-up

Seven New Zealand Breakers players must decide whether to risk injury representing the Tall Blacks during the FIBA window ahead of the NBL grand final series.

The Times of India

BFI president Govindaraj all set to become first Indian as president of FIBA Asia

NAGPUR: In a major first for basketball in India, head of Indian federation K Govindaraj has been nominated as new president of FIBA Asia.

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Celtics alum Ray Allen on why he chose his first shoe deal over others between FIBA and Jordan Brand

The former UConn standout shared a formative moment when a company tried to aggressively push him to ink a shoe deal.

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Only one former Celtic is on the FIBA 50 greatest players list

For such a storied ball club, this is a bit of a surprise.

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