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2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Group C
Group C of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup was the group stage of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup for the , , the United States, , and . Each team played each other once, for a total of five games per team, with all of the games played at Bizkaia Arena, Barakaldo (at Greater Bilbao). After all of the games were played, the four teams with the best records qualified for the final round. Teams Standings ''All times are local UTC+2.'' 30 August Ukraine vs. Dominican Republic This was the first competitive game between Ukraine and the Dominican Republic. New Zealand vs. Turkey This was the first competitive game between New Zealand and Turkey. United States vs. Finland This was the first competitive game between the USA and Finland in the World Cup. The Americans defeated the Finns in their only other match-up at the 1964 Olympics. 31 August Dominican Republic vs. New Zealand This was the first competitive game between the Dominican Republic and the New Zealand. Fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco García (basketball)
Francisco Alberto García Gutiérrez (born December 31, c. 1981) is a Dominican former professional basketball player who played nine seasons in the NBA. The 6'7", 195-pound swingman played college basketball at the University of Louisville before being selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 23rd overall pick of the 2005 NBA draft, where he spent eight year of his NBA career. He also played three seasons for the Houston Rockets. College career He graduated from Cheshire Academy. As a college basketball player at Louisville under coach Rick Pitino, García enjoyed great success along with future NBA player Reece Gaines. He averaged 15.7 points per game as a junior and, along with teammate and best friend Taquan Dean, led his fourth-seeded team to the 2005 Final Four in Saint Louis, Missouri. In April 2005, he declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final year of college eligibility. Professional career Sacramento Kings (2005–2013) García was selected with the 23rd overa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Abercrombie (basketball)
Thomas Iain Abercrombie (born 5 July 1987) is a New Zealand professional basketball player for the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). A product of Westlake Boys High School in Auckland, Abercrombie had a short-lived college basketball stint with Washington State before debuting in the Australian NBL in 2008 with the Breakers. In 2011, he won his first NBL championship and earned Grand Final MVP honours. He went on to win three more championships in 2012, 2013 and 2015. Abercrombie is the Breakers' all-time leading scorer and has the most 3-pointers in club history. Abercrombie has also played four seasons in the New Zealand NBL, and has had stints aboard in France, Spain and Turkey. Early life and junior career Born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Abercrombie attended Westlake Boys High School and played four years of school basketball. In 2005, he captained the basketball team to the title at the Secondary School National Championsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Feldeine
James Feldeine (born June 26, 1988) is an American-Dominican professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He played college basketball for Quinnipiac University, before playing professionally in Spain, Italy, Puerto Rico, Greece, Serbia, and Israel. High school career Feldeine played basketball at Cardinal Hayes High School, before moving to Quinnipiac University. In his high school career, Feldeine was nominated to play in the McDonald's All-American Game, was twice named to the All-Bronx Burroughs First-Team, was named to the All-New York City Second-Team, and he was also named to the All-New York State Second-Team. College career Feldeine played college basketball at Quinnipiac University, with the Quinnipiac Bobcats. In his junior college season, during the 2008–09 season, Feldeine was named the NEC's Most Improved Player, and was also selected to the All-NEC First-Team, after being the Northeast Conference's top scorer. Duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Coronado
Juan Coronado Gil (born August 25, 1983) is a Dominican basketball player for Reales de La Vega and the Dominican national team, where he participated at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup was the 17th edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the tournament previously known as the FIBA World Championship. Hosted by Spain, it was the last tournament to be held on the then-current four-year cycle .... References External links RealGM profile {{DEFAULTSORT:Coronado, Juan 1983 births Living people Aguacateros de Michoacán players Basketball players at the 2011 Pan American Games Bucaneros de La Guaira players Caciques de Humacao players Club San Martín de Corrientes basketball players Dominican Republic expatriate basketball people in Argentina Dominican Republic expatriate basketball people in Mexico Dominican Republic expatriate basketball people in Puerto Rico Dominican Republic expatriate basketball people in Spain Dominic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinand Pascual
Ferdinand "Bong" Pascual (born July 30, 1970) is a Filipino basketball referee who has officiated in the FIBA World Cup and the Summer Olympics. Early life and education Pascual was born on July 30, 1970 is a Filipino basketball referee. He has been officiating FIBA-sanctioned basketball games since November 12, 2002. and spent his early years in Cabanatuan. He was sent to Baguio to complete his education where he studied at the University of Baguio. He was part of the university's basketball team, the Cardinals. He obtained a commerce degree in the University and became a nursing aide prior to becoming a full-time referee. He has also considered pursuing a career in dentistry. Refereeing career Domestic Pascual also was a former referee at the Philippine Basketball Association who officiated from 2006 to 2012. He also served as a referee for the UNTV Cup and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). International Pascual has been officiating FIBA-sanctioned basketbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emir Preldžič
Emir (; ar, أمير ' ), sometimes transliterated amir, amier, or ameer, is a word of Arabic origin that can refer to a male monarch, aristocrat, holder of high-ranking military or political office, or other person possessing actual or ceremonial authority. The title has a long history of use in the Arab World, East Africa, West Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. In the modern era, when used as a formal monarchical title, it is roughly synonymous with "prince", applicable both to a son of a hereditary monarch, and to a reigning monarch of a sovereign principality, namely an emirate. The feminine form is emira ( '), a cognate for "princess". Prior to its use as a monarchical title, the term "emir" was historically used to denote a "commander", "general", or "leader" (for example, Amir al-Mu'min). In contemporary usage, "emir" is also sometimes used as either an honorary or formal title for the head of an Islamic, or Arab (regardless of religion) organisation or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barış Hersek
Barış Hersek (born 26 March 1988) is a Turkish professional basketball who last played for Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi. He plays at the power forward position. Professional career Hersek started his pro career with Perteniyal, in the Turkish 2nd Division in the 2005–06 season. In 2006, he moved to the Turkish club Anadolu Efes. In 2008, he joined the Turkish club Darüşşafaka, and in 2009, he moved to the Turkish club Banvit He joined Antalya BB in 2010, and moved to Beşiktaş in 2011. He moved to Karşıyaka in 2013. He signed with Fenerbahçe in 2015. He re-signed with the Turkish club for another two years on 23 June 2017. In 2017–18 EuroLeague, Fenerbahçe made it to the 2018 EuroLeague Final Four, its fourth consecutive Final Four appearance. Eventually, they lost to Real Madrid with 80–85 in the final game. On 10 July 2019 Hersek and Fenerbahçe officially parted ways. On 6 October 2020 he signed with Lokman Hek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emir Preldžić
Emir Preldžić (born 6 September 1987) is a Bosnian-Turkish professional basketball player who last played for Orlovik Žepče of the A2 League of FBiH, third level of basketball in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also represented the Turkish national basketball team. He is 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall and he mainly plays the small forward position, but he also has the ability to play as a power forward, shooting guard and point guard. Professional career Early years Preldžić began his career playing with Čelik Zenica youth teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He made his pro debut with Čelik Zenica in the Bosnia and Herzegovina League during the 2003–04 season. In the 2004–05 season he played with Triglav Kranj. He then moved to the Adriatic League club Geoplin Slovan for the 2005–06 season. Fenerbahçe Ülker In 2007, he signed a four-year contract with the Turkish EuroLeague team Fenerbahçe Ülker. On 27 January 2011, in the EuroLeague match against Power Electr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oğuz Savaş
Oğuz Savaş (born 13 July 1987) is a Turkish professional basketball player for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and Basketball Champions League. Standing at , he plays the center position. He has also represented the senior Turkey national basketball team. Professional career Oğuz Savaş made his professional debut in Ülkerspor when he was 19. That year, he helped his team crush their way to the league championship. Savaş contributed 6.0 points and 3.2 rebound in his first season. When Ülkerspor merged with Fenerbahçe, Oğuz Savaş also became part of the new team. He has been a consistent and successful player for Fenerbahçe ever since. On 26 March 2015, Savaş scored 7 points against Unicaja Malaga and reached 1000 career EuroLeague points. In the summer of 2015, Savaş signed with Darüşşafaka. On 15 August 2018, Savaş re-signed with Darüşşafaka for the 2018–19 season. On 3 October 2019 he has signed with Beşiktaş Sompo Japan o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindsay Tait
Lindsay Michael Tait (born 8 January 1982) is a New Zealand former professional basketball player. Early life Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Tait moved to Auckland as a four-year-old and later attended Avondale College where he was a member of the first Avondale team ever to win a New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship in 1999. Tait was awarded the Most Valuable Player award for the tournament. Professional career In 2000, Tait joined the Auckland Rebels of the New Zealand National Basketball League where he went on to play eight seasons for the club, winning three championships (2000, 2004 and 2005) and earned league MVP in 2005. During this time, he also played in the Australian National Basketball League for the Victoria Giants in 2002–03 as a development player, and the New Zealand Breakers from 2003 to 2006. He also played in Switzerland for BC Boncourt in 2006–07. After an injury-riddled season for the Wollongong Hawks in 2007–08, Tait returned to New Zea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mika Vukona
Mika John Vukona (born 13 May 1982) is a Fijian-born New Zealand former professional basketball player. Between 2003 and 2018, he spent 13 seasons with the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian NBL and helped them win four championships. He was also a regular with the Nelson Giants in the New Zealand NBL and was a long-time New Zealand Tall Black. Early life Vukona was born in Suva, Fiji. He was adopted by his birth mother's brother, a Fijian named Clem. Clem and his a wife, a New Zealander named Marion, moved their family to New Zealand in 1987 following the Fiji coup. They settled down in the coastal city of Tauranga, Marion's hometown. Vukona attended Bethlehem College in Tauranga for both primary and secondary school. He played rugby until third form at Bethlehem College, when his anti-rugby mother forced him to stop. He subsequently followed his brother's footsteps and took up basketball. He went on to become a member of the national under 16, 18 and 20 sides. Basket ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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