Tag: Russia
Russia basketball barred from the Olympics
Russia will not compete in basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris due to its invasion of Ukraine, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA)...
Even if the war ends soon, not everything is suddenly going back to normal
Basketball in Russia and Ukraine has no doubt taken a back seat. In fact, it's not even in the conversation.
Alex Len and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk condemn Russia for starting war against Ukraine
Two NBA players from Ukraine, Alex Len and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, issued a joint public statement condemning Russia for starting a war against their homeland. In...
In support of Ukraine, Zalgiris decides not to travel for road games to Russia
In reaction to recent events in Ukraine, where the country was invaded by Russian troops, Zalgiris took the decision not to travel to Russia,...
Russia secured its ticket to the Basketball World Cup
Russia rallied past Finland at home (91-76) and became the ninth European national team that officially qualifies to the World Cup. The Russians came back...
The qualification race continues for Russia and Finland
Russia and Finland beat their respective opponents and their qualification will be determined in the final window on February. The Russians dominated Czech Republic (which has...
Alexey Shved will not participate in Russia’s next World Cup window
Khimki and Russian superstar Alexey Shved will not suit up for Russia in a crucial period of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Shved has cited...
Sergey Bazarevich offered new deal with Russian national side
After guiding Russia to fourth place at this year's Eurobasket, Sergey Bazarevich has been offered to sign a new deal with the national side. No promises have...
Spain claim bronze; outlast Russia
The Gasol brothers were in outstanding form as they helped Spain to a Eurobasket bronze medal and give Juan Carlos Navarro a happy finale...
Serbia hang on to beat Russia and reach 13th EuroBasket final
Serbia will be looking to make it lucky 13 in Istanbul as they now take aim for a fourth gold medal. Led by 24 points...
EuroBasket 2017 semi-final preview: Russia vs Serbia
Russia and Serbia meet in a heavyweight Eurobasket semi-final clash with the latter looking to exact revenge for their narrow loss in the group...
Russia come from behind to edge Greece
Russia advanced to the semi-finals of Eurobasket for the first time since 2011 after beating Greece 74-69 to set-up a meeting with either Italy...
Russia name final roster for EuroBasket
Alexey Shved will return to the Russian national side after a four-year absence as they look to bounce back from two disappointing Eurobasket campaigns. The...
Russia deny USA a seventh straight under-19 women’s crown
Russia denied the all-conquering USA of a seventh straight gold medal with an 86-82 win in the Under-19 FIBA World Cup for Women final...
Andrei Kirilenko backs FIBA’s new competition windows
Former NBA and Russian international Andrei Kirilenko believes that FIBA's new competition window are exactly what the sport needs. Kirilenko, who retired in 2015 after...
