Tag: Ukraine
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,...
Ukraine eliminates Slovenia from the 2019 World Cup
Ukraine decimated Slovenia at home (82-54) and eliminated the 2017 EuroBasket champions from the FIBA World Cup. Thanks to a 36-16 run in the second...
Joel Bolomboy unsure about national team duty with Ukraine
With February's international window looming, NBA prospect Joel Bolomboy is unsure about representing Ukraine. Bolomboy reportedly is talking with multiple NBA teams as he is impressing...
Sergii Gladyr looking to make up for lost time
Ukraine Sergii Gladyr is clear on his goals for the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers. After being forced to miss Eurobasket due to injury, he...
Charles Thomas: Where basketball was a matter of life and death
Having spent four years at Arkansas, ending in 2008, Charles Thomas bounced around the circuit but eventually headed to the Ukraine and seemed to...
Ukraine name final roster for EuroBasket
Ukraine have announced their final roster for Eurobasket as they head to Tel Aviv without a naturalised player and their team captain. Pooh Jeter has...
Kyrylo Fesenko out of EuroBasket for Ukraine
Ukraine captain Kyrylo Fesenko has been ruled out of this month's Eurobasket with a knee injury. The 30-year-old Fesenko will require surgery to fix the...
Alex Len worked out with Tim Duncan this summer
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len would often stay up until the early hours in the Ukraine, watching his idol Tim Duncan in action. Now, some...
Pooh Jeter inks a deal with Limoges
Ukrainian passport holder Pooh Jeter has signed a season-long deal with French side Limoges. The veteran joins the French LNB side, who are currently sitting...
Ukraine has no chance of hosting EuroBasket 2017
Ukraine's Minister of Sport Ihor Zhdanov said Ukraine will not make a bid to host Eurobasket in 2017 due to the ongoing political and the...
EuroBasket 2015 to be relocated
The Board of FIBA Europe has decided to relocate EuroBasket 2015 from Ukraine to a new destination, during its meeting in Munich, Germany on Friday. ...
Spain and Turkey interested in hosting EuroBasket 2015
Two countries are seriously interested in hosting EuroBasket 2015 in case Ukraine withdraws its bid. Final decision to be made on June 13. ...
EuroBasket 2015: FIBA Europe decide to give Ukraine more time
For now, Eurobasket 2015 will still be in Ukraine as the board of FIBA Europe concluded their penultimate meeting in the 2010-2014 term of...