Tag: Italy
Square in Italy city will be named after Kobe Bryant
A square in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, where Kobe Bryant used to live as a kid, will be named after...
Drew Crawford joins AX Armani Exchange Milan
Andrew Eugene Crawford (born October 18, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie...
The four countries to host the 2021 EuroBasket announced
Italy, Georgia, Germany and the Czech Republic will host the 2021 EuroBasket, as announced today (15/07) by FIBA. Prague...
Italian Basketball Federation says that they will apply for EuroBasket 2021
The Italian basketball Federation has officially announced that they will apply to host Eurobasket 2021. They will look to stage one of the group phases...
Barcelona stuns Real Madrid to win Copa del Rey, highlighting European Cup final weekend
Barcelona shocked Real Madrid 92-90 to secure the 2018 Copa del Rey title, ending a weekend of exciting action in Las Palmas. In an exhilarating...
Amedeo Della Valle used exclusion as motivation in recent FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Being cut from the Italian national team two years in a row took its toll on skilled guard Amedeo Della Valle. He had no...
Meo Sacchetti ready to lead Italy into the new international era
New Italy coach Meo Sacchetti is ready for the new challenge, leading Italy into November's FIBA World Cup qualifiers as he spoke for the...
Luigi Datome and Georgios Printezis among stars to admit that international future is uncertain
With Eurobasket drawing to a conclusion on Sunday, the new international era begins with the World Cup qualifiers in just two months, but two...
Serbia cruise past Italy to book final EuroBasket semi-final slot
Serbia breezed clear of Italy 83-67 to reach the Eurobasket semi-finals for the second straight tournament. Bogdanovic led the Serbian charge with 22 points and...
Italy name final roster ahead of EuroBasket
Italy coach Ettore Messina has named his final roster ahead of Eurobasket next week with Riccardo Cervi, Amedeo Della Valle and Filippo Baldi Rossi being being...
Italy turns to Meo Sachetti after EuroBasket
The Italian Basketball Federation have announced that Meo Sachetti will replace the departing Ettore Messina as national team coach following Eurobasket. Messina will be leaving...
Italy’s Danilo Gallinari fractures thumb will miss EuroBasket
Italy's Danilo Gallinari will miss Eurobasket this summer after an act that led to the NBA star fracturing his thumb During a friendly game against...
Canada claim historic first ever FIBA U19 World Cup
Canada saw-off Italy 79-60 to win their first ever FIBA U19 World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday. After making shockwaves across world basketball less...
Ettore Messina to coach Italy at EuroBasket 2017
San Antonio Spurs assistant Ettore Messina will remain as the national team coach for Italy at next summer's Eurobasket, as confirmed by the Italian...
Four teams now in direct battle for Rio 2016 spot
Italy will face off against Croatia in Turin and Serbia will take on Puerto Rico in Belgrade for two of the final three spots...
Danilo Gallinari is not fond of the Molten basketballs
Despite going 2-0 and advancing to the semi-finals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers, one of Italy's NBA stars isn't a fan of the Molten...
Italy name final squad for Olympic Qualifiers
Italy have named their final squad for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that begins on Monday, as they aim to reach the Summer Games for...
Injury scares for Marco Belinelli and Daniel Hackett
Italy's preparations for the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers have taken a blow after Marco Belinelli and Daniel Hackett suffered injuries during a latest warm-up game. Belinelli...
Danilo Gallinari: We have to win our Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Denver Nuggets and Italy forward Danilo Gallinari has said that the Azzuri must win their Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin plus he has also...
Italy, Philippines and Serbia to host Olympic Qualifiers for men, France to host women
The Executive Committee of FIBA on Tuesday announced that Italy, Philippines, Serbia and France have been attributed the hosting rights for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments...
Italy, Serbia and Philippines to host Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Italy, Serbia and Philippines are reportedly going to be chosen as the three host nations for the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournaments next July, according...
Italy and Russia preparing to bid for Olympic Qualifying Tournaments?
Italy and Russia are preparing bids to host next year's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments that will determine the last remaining spots for the Rio 2016...
Pianigiani: Gigi Datome probably out for Eurobasket
Italy coach Simone Pianigiani was hesitant in ruling Fenerbahce's Gigi Datome out of Eurobasket, amid rumours that he would play a part in the...
Italian League to cut players wages starting next season
The Italian basketball League (LegaBasket) held its Assembly in Bolognma yesterday. The League approved the starting dates for season 2013-14, with the Supercoppa on...
