Rio 2016 Women’s Basketball Tournament (day 9)
Today saw the final day of group stage action in the women's basketball tournament. The USA looked to make it 5-0 when they faced...
Venezuela set roster for Rio 2016
Venezuela coach Nestor Garcia named his final 12-man roster for next week's Olympic basketball tournament in Rio following their most recent warm-up game, an...
Juan Carlos Navarro realises the long road to Olympic glory
Ahead of their flight to Rio de Janeiro, veteran Spanish guard Juan Carlos Navarro was quick to stress the importance of performing every night...
Olympic Qualifying Tournament format revealed
FIBA have announced the criteria to participate in the three Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. The men's events will be played in three separate tournaments. Five teams from...
Marc Gasol will not join Spain at Rio Olympics
Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol has reportedly withdrawn his name from the Spanish national team for the Rio Olympics, which starts on August 6. A source...
Spain reclaim EuroBasket crown, beat Lithuania
After a two-year absence, Spain are back on top of the mountain. Paced by Pau Gasol’s 25 points and 12 rebounds, Spain led to tip...
USA breeze to third straight gold medal
For all the unconvincing showings that have been spoken about the USA at the Rio basketball tournament, they saved their best game for last. The...
France squad named for Manila Qualifiers
Despite awaiting news on his NBA future, Nicholas Batum is included in France's final squad for the Olympic Qualifiers in Manila. Antoine Diot is also...
FIBA Europe Executive Director: Olympic bans likely to follow
In an interview to sport-fm.gr FIBA Europe Executive Director Kamil Novak confirmed that 8 national teams, including reigning champions Spain, were banned from EuroBasket...
Andrew Bogut and Australia moving on from narrow podium miss in Rio
Andrew Bogut surprised many by returning to action much quicker than expected at the Rio Olympics following the injury he sustained playing in last...
Serbia, Croatia head to Rio Olympics
Serbia and Croatia have taken two of the last three spot for the Rio Olympics next month after winning their respective qualifying tournaments. France and...
Olympic Qualifying draw for both men and women made
The draw for the 2016 Olympic Qualifying tournament has been made for both men and women. France have been drawn to play in Manila and...
Rio 2016 Mens basketball tournament – an analytics look – Day 1
Introduction Dear TalkBasket fans, Vilius our co-owner and Arkadios our editor-in-chief here at Talk Basket has graced me with an opportunity to share my insights...
Sasha Djordevic has led Serbia to a medal, like he did as a player...
Serbia coach Sasha Djordevic has led his nation to an Olympic podium finish on Sunday, and even though he will not actually receive a...
Rio 2016 Mens basketball tournament – an analytics look – Day 4
Introduction After the Day 4 games played yesterday the current scoreboard for the Mens basketball tournament and general statistics are shaped as below: Day 4 Spain - Brazil 65 - 66...
