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2017 FIBA U18 European Championship
The 2017 FIBA U18 European Championship was the 34th edition of the FIBA U18 European Championship. The competition took place in Bratislava and Piešťany, Slovakia, from 29 July to 6 August 2017. Venues Participating teams * * * * * * * * * (Winners, 2016 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B) * * * * (Third place, 2016 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B) * * * (Runners-up, 2016 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B) First round The first round draw was held on 26 January 2017 in Munich, Germany. In this round, the 16 teams are allocated in four groups of four teams each. All teams advance to the Second Round of 16. Group A Group B Group C Group D Final round Round of 16 bracket 5th-8th place bracket 9th–16th place bracket Round of 16 Quarterfinals Classification 9–16 quarterfinals Classification 13–16 semifinals Classification 9–12 semifinals Classification 5–8 semifinals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgios Kalaitzakis
Georgios Kalaitzakis (Greek: Γιώργος Καλαϊτζάκης ; born January 2, 1999) is a Greek professional basketball player for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. He can primarily play at the small forward position. As a teenager, Kalaitzakis was regarded as one of the top young European prospects in his age range. Professional career Panathinaikos (2016–2019) After playing with the junior youth clubs of Aris, Kalaitzakis began his professional career in 2016, with the Greek club Panathinaikos. With Panathinaikos, he won the Greek Cup title in 2016, 2017, and 2019, and also the Greek League championship, in 2017, 2018, and 2019. In March 2018, Kalaitzakis announced his intention to declare for the 2018 NBA draft. He later withdrew from the draft before the draft's withdrawal deadline. Nevėžis (2019–2020) On August 28, 2019, Kalaitzakis signed with Nevėžis Kėdainiai of the Lithuanian Basketball League, on a loan deal from Panathi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center (basketball)
The center (C), or the centre, also known as the five or the pivot, is one of the five Basketball position, positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well. In the NBA, the center is typically close to tall. They traditionally play close to the basket in the low post. Centers are valued for their ability to protect their own goal from high-percentage close attempts on defense, while scoring and rebounding with high efficiency on offense. In the 1950s and 1960s, George Mikan and Bill Russell were centerpieces of championship dynasties and defined early prototypical centers. With the addition of a three-point field goal for the 1979–80 NBA season, 1979–80 season, however, NBA basketball gradually became more perimeter-oriented and saw the importance of the center position diminished. The most recent center to win an NBA Most Valuable Player Award was Nikola Jokić, win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Forward (basketball)
The power forward (PF), also known as the four or strong forward, is a position in basketball. Power forwards play a role similar to centers. When on offense, they typically play with their backs towards the basket. When on defense, they typically position themselves under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward in man-to-man defense. The power forward position entails a variety of responsibilities, one of which is rebounding. Many power forwards are noted for their mid-range jump-shot, and several players have become very accurate from . Earlier, these skills were more typically exhibited in the European style of play. Some power forwards known as stretch fours, have since extended their shooting range to three-point field goals. In the NBA, power forwards usually range from 6' 7" (2.01 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m) while in the WNBA, power forwards are usually between 6′ 0″ (1.83 m) and 6′ 3″ (1.91 m). Despite the averages, a variety of players f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three or swingman, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions. They are strategic and are often relied upon to score, defend, create open lanes, and rebound for their team. The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. In the NBA, small forwards generally range from 6' 5" (1.96 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m); in the WNBA, they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m). This puts them at the average height of all professional basketball players because they are taller than the guards, but shorter than the power forward and center. Small forwards are responsible for scoring points and defending, and often are secondary or tertiary rebounders behind the pow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shooting Guard
The shooting guard (SG), also known as the two, two guard or off guard,Shooting guards are 6'3"–6'7"BBC Sports academy URL last accessed 2006-09-09. is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense. Some teams ask their shooting guards to bring up the ball as well; these players are known colloquially as combo guards. A player who can switch between playing shooting guard and small forward is known as a swingman. In the NBA, shooting guards usually range from to while in the WNBA, shooting guards tend to be between and . Characteristics and styles of play ''The Basketball Handbook'' by Lee Rose describes a shooting guard as a player whose primary role is to score points. As the name suggests, most shooting guards are good long-range shooters, typically averaging 35–40 percent from three-point range. Many shooting guards are also strong and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Čampara
Sani Čampara (born March 3rd, 1999) is a Bosnian professional basketball player currently playing for Zadar of the ABA League and the Croatian League. Standing at , he plays at the point guard The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the five Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run t ... position. He also represents the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team internationally. External links Profileat aba-liga.com Profileat eurobasket.com Profileat proballers.com at archive.fiba.com Profileat realgm.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Campara, Sani 1999 births Living people Basketball players from Sarajevo OKK Spars players BC Andorra players Expatriate basketball people in Andorra OKK Sloboda Tuzla players KK Split players KK Zadar players Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate basketball people in Spain Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Point Guard
The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the five Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time. Above all, the point guard must understand and accept their coach's game plan; in this way, the position can be compared to a quarterback in American football. They must also be able to adapt to what the defense is allowing and must control the pace of the game. A point guard specializes in certain skills, like other player positions in basketball. Their primary job is to facilitate scoring opportunities for their team, or sometimes for themselves. Lee Rose (basketball), Lee Rose has described a point guard as a coach on the floor, who can handle and distribute the ball to teammates. This typically involves setting up plays on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikola Mišković
Nikola Mišković ( sr-cyr, Никола Мишковић; born 25 January 1999) is a Serbian professional basketball player who last played for Apollon Patras of the Greek Basket League. Early life Mišković was born in Poland, as his father Dejan Mišković was playing for AZS UMK Toruń of the Polish Basketball League. Also, his father played for the Crvena zvezda and many other teams around Europe. Mišković played the Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournaments for the Mega Leks U18 (2015–2017). On April 17, 2015, he participated at 2015 Jordan Brand Classic International Game in Brooklyn, New York. Professional career On 30 January 2017, Mišković signed the first professional contract with the Mega Bemax. In February 2018, he was loaned to Beovuk 72 for the 2017–18 Serbian League season. On February 20, he made his debut for Beovuk 72 in a game against Borac Čačak. He made his Adriatic League debut on March 5, 2018 in a game against Zadar. He left M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
The FIBA U18 European Championship, originally known as the European Championship for Juniors, is a youth men's basketball competition that was inaugurated with the 1964 edition. It was held biennially through the 2002 edition. From the 2004 edition onward, it has been held every year. It serves as the qualification tournament for the FIBA Under-19 World Cup, for the FIBA Europe region. The current champions are Spain. Division A Results Medal table *Source: *1 Since 1992, Czechoslovakia, the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia are defunct. *2 FR Yugoslavia was formed in 1992 and renamed to Serbia and Montenegro in 2003. As of 2006, Serbia and Montenegro is defunct. *3 Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) competed only in 1992. Participating nations : As FR Yugoslavia (1992–2002, 2 participations, 1 medal) and as Serbia and Montenegro (2003–2006, 3 participations, 1 medal) MVP Awards (since 1998) Division B Results * Since 2012, the 3rd team in Division B is als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B
The 2018 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B was the 14th edition of the Division B of FIBA U18 European Championship. The competition took place in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, from 27 July to 5 August 2018. Participating teams * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * (Winners, 2017 FIBA U18 European Championship Division C) * * * * (15th place, 2017 FIBA U18 European Championship Division A) * (14th place, 2017 FIBA U18 European Championship Division A) * * Group phase In this round, the 24 teams are allocated in four groups of six teams each. Group A Group B Group C Group D Final round 17th−24th place playoffs 9th−16th place playoffs Championship playoffs Final Final standings Awards ;All-Tournament Team * Vrenz Bleijenbergh * Henri Drell * Gregor Glas * Nathan Kuta * Dzmitry Ryuny References External linksFIBA official website {{DEFAULTSORT:FIBA FIBA U18 European Championship Division B 2018–19 in European basketball 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
