John Hobbs

John Hobbs is TalkBasket's Editor
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TalkBasket rankings: Paris 2024 men’s basketball

With the group stages complete, the road to the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games men's basketball tournament is getting closer. Eight teams...

Serbia’s joy is Greek delight also

Serbia outlasted South Sudan 96-85 in a thrilling game where one of the best third-placed spots from Group C was on the line in...

Spain lock down rivals Serbia to top spot

Following close calls in their first two Group A games, Spain finally had breathing space by beating Serbia 70-62 to lock down the top...

Group of Death takes the scalp of the EuroBasket winners

Group A was the group of death at the Olympics, but Canada came out unscathed with a 3-0 record in Lille. They beat Spain...

European and world champions collide in Lille

FIBA Women's World Cup holders USA triumphed over FIBA Women's EuroBasket champions Belgium 87-74 in a match that did live up to the hype...

Spain and Serbia are last eight-bound in contrasting style

It was a tale of two endings as Spain and Serbia sealed their qualification to the Paris 2024 women's basketball tournament quarter-finals with wins...

USA ease into quarter-finals; Serbia get first win

USA improved to 2-0 in Group C and advanced to the Paris 2024 men's basketball tournament quarter-finals thanks to a comfortable 103-86 win over...

First quarter-final spots decided on a day highlighted by France-Japan epic

France and Japan played out the game of the Paris 2024 men's basketball tournament, with the hosts prevailing 94-90 thanks to a hero not...

A day of upsets and records along with a USA win at Paris 2024

Nigeria shocked the international basketball world as they got their Paris 2024 journey off to the best possible start. Thanks to 19 points from Ezinne...

Spain and China steal show in women’s Paris 2024 opener

Spain overcame China in a thriller to tip off the women's basketball tournament in Paris 2024, becoming the first game to go to overtime. When...

The stars shine brightest on second day of Paris 2024

The Bright Stars of South Sudan shined on their Olympic debut against Puerto Rico, while the USA's luminaries made their statement as Group C...

Paris 2024 recap as hosts begin with a win

The Paris 2024 Olympic basketball tournament officially began Saturday, as the hosts, France, had to work hard for their win over Brazil in Lille. And...

Paris Basketball make statement in London Lions win

Paris Basketball's 106-102 double-overtime over London Lions was more than a statement. It was a message to the EuroCup that they can close out a...

Serbia vs Germany – the deserved FIBA World Cup final

Serbia and Germany will lock horns for FIBA World Cup glory on Sunday, but despite it being the final that not many expected, their form proves otherwise.

Underdog stories from FIBA World Cup to continue in Paris

The FIBA World Cup is a lot more than just lifting the Naismith Trophy on September 10. It also paves a path to the Paris...

South Sudan scores the most significant first win at a World Cup

South Sudan's 89-69 win over China was more than just a first win at a major FIBA event.

Georgia makes their mark on the World Cup bow

It took a while for Georgia to get going on their FIBA World Cup debut, but thanks to an NBA tandem, they wowed the crowd in Okinawa at Cape Verde's expense.

How Dominican Rep stole the show intended for Philippines

The stage was set for the Philippines on their home court.

Superb Belgium win Women’s EuroBasket

Third time lucky for Belgium. After failing at the semi-final stages in the last two Women's EuroBasket editions, they finally lifted the trophy for the...

Spain and Belgium to meet in Women’s EuroBasket final

It was the Women's EuroBasket final that the fans wanted. Pre-tournament favourites Spain will face Belgium, undoubtedly the best team at EuroBasket so far on...

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