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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2023

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 18, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

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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"

Belfast Live · Mar 10, 2023

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.

AAP · Feb 20, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 28, 2023

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2023

The Boston Celtics have three former players in the FIBA Hall of Fame

Can you guess all three of them?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 26, 2023

Former Celtic Shaquille O’Neal’s 1994 FIBA World Cup highlights

Long before he would join the Boston Celtics in search of a ring as a backup big man in the twilight of his Hall of Fame career, NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal would represent the United States at the 1994 FIBA World Cup.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022

FIBA World Rankings: Spain Tops U.S. for the First Time Ever

The No. 1 ranking went unchanged for 12 straight years.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 19, 2022

Cooks set to miss Kings-Hawks NBL clash

Forward Xavier Cooks is set to miss the Sydney Kings' clash with rivals Illawarra as he continues to nurse an ankle injury suffered before the FIBA break.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

Boomers pull Iran game over safety fears

The Australian men's basketball team has withdrawn from an upcoming World Cup qualifier against Iran over safety concerns posed by protests in the country.

AAP · Nov 12, 2022

Wembanyama Wednesday: Vic will play for France’s national team, and it could change international basketball

This will be good preparation when the Olympics come to Paris in 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2022

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AAP · Oct 23, 2022

Kings surge to top of NBL ladder

The Sydney Kings have kept their NBL-record road winning streak alive with victory over Melbourne United.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Why this FIBA Women's World Cup basketball team might be the United States' best one yet

A young Team USA is breaking records in Sydney at the Women's Basketball World Cup. Could this be the best team we've seen out of the United States?

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2022

Mali players apologise for fighting each other at women’s basketball World Cup

A scuffle between two players broke out in the media mixed zone after Mali’s loss to Serbia in Sydney

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2022

Dennis Schroder says he had been talking to Lakers for three months

Apparently, Dennis Schroder's reunion with the Lakers had been in the works for most of this summer.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 19, 2022

New HoopsHype analysis grades NBA Celtics alumni play in the 2022 EuroBasket

The Boston Celtics had a number of alumni currently signed to other NBA teams participating in the 2022 European Basketball Championship.

ABC News · Sep 19, 2022

Brittney Griner's USA teammates aim to defend FIBA World Cup as hope for plea deal with Russia grows

Brittney Griner's teammates will be watching for developments as they start their defence of the FIBA World Cup title in Sydney on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 7, 2022

Sixers guard Furkan Korkmaz was allegedly attacked by Georgian players, police at EuroBasket

PHILADELPHIA — Sixers guard Furkan Korkmaz, who is currently playing with Turkey at EuroBasket 2022, got into a physical altercation with Georgia’s Duda Sanadze and was subsequently ejected during a game Sunday at Tbilisi Sports Palace in Georgia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022

Alperen Sengun puts on a show as Turkey routs Belgium at EuroBasket

Rockets center Alperen Sengun had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on elite efficiency Tuesday, and it led Turkey to a big win over Belgium at EuroBasket 2022.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6, 2022

76ers’ Furkan Korkmaz Explains What Led to Turkey-Georgia Fight

The Turkish forward reportedly was attacked by three Georgian players after a Eurobasket tournament game on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2022

76ers’ Korkmaz Attacked By Opponents While Playing on National Team

The Sixers forward was not injured during the incident, which occurred after Turkey’s game against Georgia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 4, 2022

Trio of Boston Celtics among HoopsHype’s best NBA players at EuroBasket

There is no shortage of Boston Celtics alumni among those NBAers taking part in FIBA play around the globe.

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