Tag: rio 2016
China name final 12-man roster for Rio Olympics
China coach Gong Luming has ten of the twelve remaining players that won last year's FIBA Asia Championships in the final roster for next month's...
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Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol has reportedly withdrawn his name from the Spanish national team for the Rio Olympics, which starts on August 6.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...
USA wrap up first day of practice in a bid for the three peat
Team USA concluded their first day of practice in the sweltering heat of Las Vegas as they aim to win three straight gold medals...
Sergio Llull drains off-balance triple in the corner (VIDEO)
Lithuania drew first blood by beating European champions Spain 87-83 in a thrilling pre-Olympic warm-up contest in Kaunas. But late on, Real Madrid's Sergio Llull...
Nemanja Bjelica out of Rio 2016
Serbia will be without the services of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nemanja Bjelica at the Rio Olympics, which start August 6. Bjelica will not recover in...
Argentina name their final squad for Rio Olympics
South American giants Argentina have named their final 12-man squad for the Rio Olympics, with many believing that this will be the final time...
Lithuania name final 12-man roster for Rio 2016
Eurobasket 2015 silver-medallists Lithuania have named their final roster for the Rio Olympics, which starts August 6. Deividas Gallius, Lukas Lekavicius and Alturas Milaknis all...
Rudy Gobert to feature for France at Rio 2016
After missing out on France's successful Olympic Qualifying campaign in Manila, Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert will play for Les Bleus at the Rio...
Australia name Andrew Bogut in final roster despite injury concerns
Australia have announced their final roster for the Rio Olympics, which begin in three weeks and in a surprising turn, Andrew Bogut has been...
Rio 2016 schedule as all groups are finalised
The FIBA Olympic Qualifiers concluded today when France claimed the final spot, outlasting Canada in Manila. And with the women's qualifying tournament ending in...
France book spot at Rio Olympics, beat Canada
Led by the dynamic duo of Tony Parker and Nando De Colo, France booked the final spot at Rio 2016 after beating Canada 83-74...
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...
France and Canada to square off in Manila
France will face off against Canada in Sunday's FIBA Olympic Qualifying finale to determine who grabs the Rio 2016 birth via the Manila qualifiers. France...
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...
France prevail over brave hosts, Canada impressive in Manila
It took a while to get going but France hit their stride when it mattered and eventually got the better of hosts Philippines 93-84...
