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Mike Krzyzewski to undergo knee surgery but will be in Rio

USA coach Mike Krzyzewski will lead the team in the Rio Olympics this summer, despite upcoming knee replacement surgery, which takes place after the...

Tony Parker will represent France in Olympic Qualifiers

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker will compete for France in July's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, despite the impending arrival of his baby the...

Paul George putting the past behind him despite a possibility of re-visiting the scene

As soon as the NBA season concludes, Indiana Pacers' own Paul George will trade the yellow and blue jersey for the red, white and...
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Tony Parker may miss Rio Olympics due to wife’s pregnancy

San Antonio Spurs and France point guard Tony Parker announced during a radio show that his wife is pregnant and is expecting at the...

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...

Basketball under the radar at the Olympic Test Event, in case you forgot …...

The Olympic Basketball Test Event begins Friday inside building one of the Carioca Arena in Rio. The upcoming women’s basketball event hasn’t received a...

Vincent Collet to boast strong France team, Blatche thumbs up for Gilas, Rio 2016...

When the clock struck midnight across the world to bring in 2016, many people celebrated, raised their glasses, messaged loved ones and closed the...

2015, the year in review and what’s in store for 2016

It’s certainly been a whirlwind year for basketball. Spain returned to the top of the mountain, at both club and international level, a new...

12 countries from 3 continents interested in hosting 2016 FIBA OQT

MIES, Switzerland (2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men and Women) - Twelve countries from three continents have expressed interest in hosting the four...

China return to Asia summit and qualify for Rio Olympics

China have won the 2015 FIBA Asia championships by beating a proud Philippines side 78-67 in Changsha-Hunan It's a 16th continental crown for a young...

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...

Simone Pianigiani to remain with Italian national side through Rio 2016

The Italian Basketball Federation president Gianni Petrucci has confirmed that Simone Pianigiani will remain at the helm of the national team and will...

Lithuania head to EuroBasket finals again, punch ticket to Rio

Once again, they were not fancied, but against all odds, Lithuania are going to the big dance. The Baltic giants are heading for their second...

Czech Republic secure best ever finish at EuroBasket, beat Latvia

Czech Republic beat Latvia 97-70 in the final Eurobasket 2015 classification game in Lille to book their place into the Olympic Qualifying Tournament by...

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