Tag: FIBA
Is Istanbul capable of hosting the 2017 Euroleague Final Four?
After the recent terrorist attacks in Istanbul, where two explosions killed 46 people and injured 166 others, the basketball world is concerned about the...
FIBA suspends Brazilian Basketball Federation
The Brazilian national basketball sides have been suspended by FIBA, the governing body announced today. Despite the support and flexibility provided by FIBA on multiple...
FIBA preparing new bans for EuroBasket 2017 participants?
Despite a short period of calmness, the war between FIBA and Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA), the organisation who runs the EuroLeague and EuroCup, is...
FIBA Hall of Fame Class for 2016 inducted
The 2016 Class of the FIBA Hall of Famewas inducted on Saturday night at the House of Basketball, FIBA's headquarters on the outskirts of Geneva. Seven...
Euroleague withdraws Munich Court proceedings (Statement by FIBA)
FIBA have today announced that Euroleague Properties and Euroleague Commercial Assets have withdrawn their motion for a preliminary injunction and simultaneously waived all rights arising from...
Munich court rules against FIBA / FIBA Europe from international sanctions
A regional court has today ruled against FIBA and FIBA Europe from suspending national sides for competing under the Euroleague Basketball umbrella. 14 nations, which...
Euroleague hands FIBA a collaboration deal
In a meeting held on Tuesday in Munich, Germany, Euroleague Basketball presented a collaboration proposal to FIBA addressing the key points necessary for a...
Adriatic League director Kresimir Novosel isn’t sure what FIBA’s problem is?
Adriatic League director Kresimir Novosel is unsure as to why FIBA have decided not to recognise them as an affiliate. “You know, FIBA doesn’t even officially...
FIBA Executive Committee fully supports FIBA Europe and invites Euroleague Commercial Assets
MIES, Switzerland - Following the decision of the FIBA Europe Board taken during its last meeting in Paris, the FIBA Executive Committee met on...
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...
Spain and Slovenia banned from EuroBasket 2017
FIBA have banned the Spanish and Slovenian Federations from next year's Eurobasket due to the two nations' involvement in next season's Eurocup. It was announced...
Mindaugas Balciunas: FIBA destined for collapse
Former Secretary General of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation and member of the FIBA Europe Board, Mindaugas Balciunas, believes that FIBA entered its last stage...
FIBA Europe Reacts To ECA’s Abusive Practices
MUNICH (Germany) – The Board of FIBA Europe which convened in Paris, France on Sunday, 20th March, discussed an array of issues affecting European...
Serbia might not host one of the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments
One of the three Olympic Qualifying Tournament cities is in danger of possibly being cancelled due to an ongoing issue involving FIBA and the...
Basketball Champions League officially established
MIES, Switzerland (Basketball Champions League) - On Wednesday 2 March, 10 European domestic leagues and the Union of European Basketball Leagues (ULEB) officially signed...
