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2013 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
The 2013 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship was the 27th edition of the European Under-16 Basketball Championship. 16 teams participated in the competition, which was held in Kyiv, Ukraine, from 8 to 18 August 2013. Turkey were the defending champions. Participating teams * (Winners, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship Division B) * * * * * * * * * (Runners-up, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship Division B) * * * * (3rd place, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship Division B) * * First round The first-round groups draw took place on 8 December 2012 in Freising, Germany. In this round, sixteen teams are allocated in four groups of four teams each. The top three teams of each group will advance to the Qualifying Round. The last teams will play in the Classification Group G first, then in the 9th–16th place playoffs. Group A ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- Group C ---- ---- ---- Group D ---- ---- ---- Second round ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ukraine
Ukraine ( uk, Україна, Ukraïna, ) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which it borders to the east and northeast. Ukraine covers approximately . Prior to the ongoing Russian invasion, it was the eighth-most populous country in Europe, with a population of around 41 million people. It is also bordered by Belarus to the north; by Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; and by Romania and Moldova to the southwest; with a coastline along the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast. Kyiv is the nation's capital and largest city. Ukraine's state language is Ukrainian; Russian is also widely spoken, especially in the east and south. During the Middle Ages, Ukraine was the site of early Slavic expansion and the area later became a key centre of East Slavic culture under the state of Kievan Rus', which emerged in the 9th century. The state eventually disintegrated into rival regional po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaume Sorolla
Jaume (, ) is a Catalan male given name. It is the equivalent of James. Notable people Notable people with this given name include: * Jaume Aragall (born 1939), Spanish tenor * Jaume Balagueró (born 1968), Spanish filmmaker * Jaume Balmes (birth name: Jaime Balmes in Spanish) (1810-1848), Spanish philosopher, theologian, Catholic apologist, sociologist and political writer * Jaume Barberà (born 1955), Spanish journalist and TV host * Jaume Cabré (born 1947), Catalan writer * Jaume Collet-Serra (born 1974), Spanish-American filmmaker * Jaume Costa (born 1988), Spanish professional footballer * Jaume Ferrer (14th century), Majorcan sailor and explorer * Jaume Giró (born 1964), Catalan corporate executive * Jaume Huguet (1412-1492), Catalan painter * Jaume Llambi (born 1974), Spanish wheelchair basketball player * Jaume Munar (born 1997), Spanish tennis player * Jaume Muxart (d. 2019), Spanish painter * Jaume Perich (d. 1995), Catalan illustrator and humorist * Jaume Plensa (born 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Riahi
Muhammad was an Islamic prophet and a religious and political leader who preached and established Islam. Muhammad and variations may also refer to: *Muhammad (name), a given name and surname, and list of people with the name and its variations Persons with the name Muhammad and no other name *Muhammad (Bavandid ruler), 13th-century Iranian monarch *Muhammad V of Kelantan (born 1969), 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Sultan of Kelantan *Mohammed VI of Morocco (born 1963), King of Morocco * Muhammed VII, Sultan of Granada (1370–1408) *Muhammad VII of Bornu of the Sayfawa dynasty (1731–1747) * Muhammed VIII, Sultan of Granada (1411–1431) * Mohammed VIII of Bornu of the Sayfawa dynasty (1811–1814) Places * Mohammad-e Olya, a village in Fars Province, Iran *Mohammad, Gachsaran, a village in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran *Mohammad, Kohgiluyeh, a village in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran *Mohammad, Sistan and Baluchestan, a village in Sistan and Baluchest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thibaut Vervoort
Thibaut Vervoort (born 10 December 1997) is a Belgian basketball player for Basics Melsele and the Belgium 3x3 national team. He represented Belgium at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the .... References External links * * * * 1997 births Living people 3x3 basketball players at the 2020 Summer Olympics Belgian men's basketball players Belgian men's 3x3 basketball players Olympic 3x3 basketball players for Belgium Small forwards Sportspeople from Antwerp Basketball players at the 2023 European Games European Games silver medalists for Belgium European Games medalists in basketball {{Belgium-basketball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago Yusta
Santiago Yusta García (born April 28, 1997) is a Spanish professional basketball player for Casademont Zaragoza of the Liga ACB. Professional career After coming through the youth ranks of Club Baloncesto Torrejón and Real Madrid, Yusta made his debut for Real’s second men’s team in the fourth-tier of Spanish basketball, EBA, during the 2013-14 season. In the course of the 2014-15 season, he logged his first minutes in the ACB, Spain’s top league, and helped Real’s youth squad win the 2015 Euroleague Next Generation Tournament title. In July 2015, he moved from Madrid to fellow ACB outfit Obradoiro, signing a three-year deal with the club. In his first season with Obradoiro, he was named to the All-ACB Best Young Players Team. In July 2017, Yusta signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid. On July 13, 2019, Yusta signed a two-year deal with Spanish club Iberostar Tenerife. On July 6, 2021, he has signed with Casademont Zaragoza of the Liga ACB. National tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xabier Lopez-Arosteguj
Xavier or Xabier may refer to: Place * Xavier, Spain People * Xavier (surname) * Xavier (given name) * Francis Xavier (1506–1552), Catholic saint ** St. Francis Xavier (other) * St. Xavier (other) * Xavier (footballer, born January 1980) (Anderson Conceição Xavier), Brazilian midfielder * Xavier (footballer, born March 1980) (José Xavier Costa), Brazilian left-back * Xavier (footballer, born 2000) (João Vitor Xavier de Almeida), Brazilian midfielder * Xavier (wrestler), American professional wrestler Arts and entertainment * '' Xavier: Renegade Angel'', an animated TV series * Xavier Institute, a fictional school in Marvel comics * Charles Xavier, Professor X, a fictional Marvel Comics character * "Xavier", a song by Casseurs Flowters from the 2015 soundtrack album ''Comment c'est loin'' * "Xavier", a song by Dead Can Dance from the 1987 album ''Within the Realm of a Dying Sun'' Other uses * Xavier University, in Cincinnati, U.S. * Tropical Storm Xavie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Rodriguez (basketball)
Samuel Rodriguez Jr. (born September 29, 1969) is an Evangelical American Christian leader born to Puerto Rican parents in the United States. He is a pastor, movie producer, author, civil rights activist and television personality. He is the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. Ministry At age 16, Rodriguez delivered his first sermon. He quickly grew to be a leading and acclaimed evangelical preacher. In 1992, he became an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal denomination. In 2000, he founded the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC/CONEL), the largest Hispanic Evangelical Christian organization in the world. With over 40,000 Latino Evangelical churches as members, NHCLC/CONEL helps to cultivate a network of Latino leaders in the Christian community. Rodriguez became a member of the board of the National Association of Evangelicals in 2006. Books and films In June 2016, Rodriguez's book, ''Be Light'', reac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrey Sopin
Andrey, Andrej or Andrei (in Cyrillic script: Андрей, Андреј or Андрэй) is a form of Andreas/Ἀνδρέας in Slavic languages and Romanian. People with the name include: *Andrei of Polotsk ( – 1399), Lithuanian nobleman *Andrei Alexandrescu, Romanian computer programmer *Andrey Amador, Costa Rican cyclist *Andrei Arlovski, Belarusian mixed martial artist *Andrey Arshavin, Russian football player *Andrej Babiš, Czech prime minister *Andrey Belousov (born 1959), Russian politician *Andrey Bolotov, Russian agriculturalist and memoirist *Andrey Borodin, Russian financial expert and businessman *Andrei Chikatilo, prolific and cannibalistic Russian serial killer and rapist *Andrei Denisov (weightlifter) (born 1963), Israeli Olympic weightlifter *Andrey Ershov, Russian computer scientist *Andrey Esionov, Russian painter *Andrei Glavina, Istro-Romanian writer and politician *Andrei Gromyko (1909–1989), Belarusian Soviet politician and diplomat * Andrey Ivanov, se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dimitrios Flionis
Dimitris Flionis (alternate spelling: Dimitrios) ( el, Δημήτρης Φλιώνης; born April 8, 1997) is a Greek professional basketball player and the team captain for AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League. He is a 1.90 m (6 ft 2 in) tall combo guard. Professional career Flionis began playing basketball with the junior youth teams of Aris Thessaloniki. He began his pro career with the senior men's team of Aris in 2015, by playing in his first career official game at the pro level, during the Greek Basket League 2014–15 season's playoffs. On June 30, 2018, Aris announced that they had rescinded their contract extension offer towards Flionis. However, four days later, on July 3, the team and the player officially agreed on a new two-year deal. During the 2019-20 season, Flionis averaged 4.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He re-signed with Aris on September 21, 2020. He went on to average 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dionysis Skoulidas
Dionysis "Sakis" Skoulidas (alternate spelling: Dionisis) (Greek: Διονύσης "Σάκης" Σκουλίδας; born July 29, 1997) is a Greek professional basketball player for Doxa Lefkadas of the Greek 2nd Division. Born in Maroussi, Athens, Greece, he is a 2.01 m (6'7") tall small forward. Youth career Skoulidas played from a young age with the youth teams of AEK Peristeriou and Peristeri, before he started his pro career. Professional career Skoulidas played for the first time in the top-tier level Greek Basket League, on 11 April 2012, at the age of 14. That was the only game that he played in during the 2011–12 Greek League season. The rest of that season, he played in Peristeri's youth club. In the next season, 2012–13, he only played in Peristeri's youth club. In the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons, he played with Peristeri in the 3rd-tier level semi pro level Greek B League. Skoulidas signed his first professional contract with the senior men's team of Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgios Papagiannis
Georgios Papagiannis (Greek: Γιώργος Παπαγιάννης; born July 3, 1997) is a Greek professional basketball player and the team captain for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. Born in Marousi, Athens, Greece, he is a 7 ft 2 in (2.20 m) tall center, with a 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) wingspan. His nicknames are "PG", "Big Papa" and "Big George". He is also a member of the senior National Team of Greece. He was selected 13th overall in the 2016 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns, before having his draft rights traded to the Sacramento Kings. Early years and high school career Papagiannis was born in Marousi, a northern suburb of Athens, Greece, and spent his early years in Megara, in the western region of Athens. Papagiannis played at the Jordan Brand Classic International Game in 2013. He announced that he was committing to Westtown School in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in May 2013. He then attended school and played basketball at Westtown, du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
