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2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualification (Europe)
The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification for the FIBA Europe region, began in August 2017 and concluded in February 2019. Contrary to previous years, no teams were automatically placed into the World Cup, so all FIBA Europe nations had to participate in qualification. Format FIBA Europe was allocated 12 berths at the World Cup. In total, 37 FIBA Europe teams took part in the qualification tournament. The qualification consisted of the following stages: * Pre-Qualifiers: 13 teams that did not participate in EuroBasket 2017 took part. Eight teams had qualified for the first round. The remaining five teams were eliminated from the World Cup qualification and transferred to the first pre-qualifying round of EuroBasket 2021 qualification. * First round: 24 teams that participated in EuroBasket 2017 and eight teams that advanced from Pre-Qualifiers were organized into eight groups of four. The top three teams of each group qualified for the second round. The remaining eight team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualification (Europe)
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification for the FIBA Europe region, began in February 2020 and will conclude in February 2023. The process will determine the twelve teams that will qualify for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. On 9 December 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency initially handed Russia a four-year ban from all major sporting events, after RUSADA was found non-compliant for handing over manipulating lab data and lying to investigators. WADA prohibited the use of the Russian flag and anthem at major international sporting events. However, the Russia national team could still enter qualification, as the ban only applied to the final tournament to decide the world champions. Russia appealed the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which ruled in favour of WADA on 17 December 2020, but cut the ban from four to two years. Had Russia qualified, its players would have been able to use its name, flag and anthem at the World Cup, as a result of the nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norrköping
Norrköping (; ) is a city in the province of Östergötland in eastern Sweden and the seat of Norrköping Municipality, Östergötland County, about 160 km southwest of the national capital Stockholm, 40 km east of county seat Linköping and 60 km west of the Södermanland capital of Nyköping. The city has a population of 95,618 inhabitants in 2016, out of a municipal total of 130,050,Folkmängd i Norrköpings kommun den 31 December 2010 making it Sweden's tenth largest city and eighth largest municipality. The city is situated by the mouth of the river , at |
Tobias Borg
Tobias Carl Peter Borg (born 2 November 1993) is a Swedish professional basketball player for MoraBanc Andorra of the LEB Oro. Professional career Borg began his professional career with Talje BK, during the 2009–10 season. In 2010, he moved to Södertälje Kings and he won two leagues. In 2014, he signed a one-year contract with Bilbao Basket. In 2015, he signed a new two-year contract extension with Bilbao Basket. On 1 February 2018 Borg signed with Iberostar Tenerife of the Liga ACB. On 14 August 2018 Borg signed a two-year deal with Real Betis Energía Plus of the LEB Oro. On 9 September 2021 he signed with Lenovo Tenerife of the Liga ACB. Awards and accomplishments Pro career *Basketligan Svenska Basketligan, or the Swedish Basketball League (SBL), is the premier league for professional basketball in Sweden. The league was originally established in 1992 as Basketligan and was known as that prior to the season of 2006–07, but whe ... champion: ( 2012–13, 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anton Gaddefors
Anton Gaddefors (born November 4, 1989) is a Swedish professional basketball player who currently plays for Södertälje BBK. His younger brother, Viktor Gaddefors, is also a basketball player. In December 2016, Anton Gaddefors made a comeback in Uppsala basketball. See also * List of foreign basketball players in Serbia This is a list of men's foreign players that play or have played in the top league in basketball clubs from the territory of Serbia. In this list are included the foreign players that: * Play or have played in the Serbian league system (from 200 ... References External links Anton Gaddeforsat Eurobasket Anton Gaddeforsat abaliga.com 1989 births Living people ABA League players KK Radnički Kragujevac (2009–2014) players Lega Basket Serie A players Liège Basket players Okapi Aalstar players Orlandina Basket players Shooting guards Small forwards Sportspeople from Stockholm Sundsvall Dragons players Swedish expatriate basketball people in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andre Jones (basketball)
Andre Jones may refer to: * Andre Jones (defensive back) (born 1985), American football player * Andre Jones (linebacker) Andre Fitzgerald Jones (May 15, 1969 – June 22, 2011) was an American football linebacker who played for one season in the National Football League in 1992 for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Notre Dame, and was drafted by ... (1969–2011), American football player * Andre Jones Jr. (born 1998), American football player {{hndis, Jones, Andre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radoslav Rančík
Radoslav Rančík (born 6 October 1979) is a Slovak retired professional basketball player. Professional career Rančík started his career with Istra Pula in Croatia. He then played in France. After joining the Czech club ČEZ Nymburk, he went on to play at Benetton Treviso, Galatasaray Istanbul, Azovmash Mariupol, and Inter Bratislava, before moving back to ČEZ Nymburk. He played with several teams in the European-wide 2nd-tier level EuroCup competition. National team career Rančík has been a member of the senior Slovak national basketball team. He played at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification. Personal life Rančík's older brother, Martin Rančík Martin Rančík (born June 5, 1978) is a Slovak former professional basketball player. College career Rančík played college basketball with the Iowa State Cyclones, from 1997–2001. Professional career During his pro career, Rančík was n ..., is also a former professional basketball player. References Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Boatright
Ryan Jamar Boatright (born December 27, 1992) is an American-born naturalized Armenian professional basketball player for BC Avtodor, Avtodor Saratov of the VTB United League. He also represents the Armenian national basketball team. He completed his college career at UConn Huskies men's basketball, University of Connecticut in 2015. Boatright was a key player for the Huskies' 2013–14 UConn Huskies men's basketball team, 2013–14 NCAA Championship team, as he earned 2014 NCAA Final Four All-Tournament team honors. High school career Boatright, an Aurora, Illinois native, averaged 31.2 points per game as a senior at East Aurora High School and was named Illinois Mr. Basketball, Illinois Co-Mr. Basketball with Chasson Randle. As a Senior, he once scored 63 points in a game against Proviso West, and another outing scoring 55 against St. Charles North. Boatright also led the charge in defeating and upsetting the undefeated Benet Academy Redwings in the Sectional Semifinals 60–52. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Fischer
Lucas Fischer (born October 29, 1994) is an American-Armenian basketball player for Real Betis Baloncesto, Real Betis of the Liga ACB and the Armenia national basketball team, Armenian national basketball team. He played college basketball for Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University and Marquette University. College career As a high school player at Germantown High School (Wisconsin), Germantown High School, Fischer was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball, Gatorade state player of the year, and a Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team, Parade All-American. Fischer originally chose college basketball power Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball, Indiana. He played 13 games for the Hoosiers, averaging 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. He decided to transfer after the first semester his freshman year, ultimately choosing Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball, Marquette. Fischer was a significant player for the Golden Eagles, averaging 10.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in 24.8 minu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yerevan
Yerevan ( , , hy, Երևան , sometimes spelled Erevan) is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's List of oldest continuously inhabited cities, oldest continuously inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country, as its primate city. It has been the Historical capitals of Armenia, capital since 1918, the Historical capitals of Armenia, fourteenth in the history of Armenia and the seventh located in or around the Ararat Plain. The city also serves as the seat of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese, which is the largest diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest dioceses in the world. The history of Yerevan dates back to the 8th century BCE, with the founding of the fortress of Erebuni Fortress, Erebuni in 782 BCE by King Argishti I of Urartu, Argishti I of Urartu at the western extreme of the Ararat Plain. Erebuni was "designed as a great administrative an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mika Sports Arena
Mika Sports Arena ( hy, Միկա Մարզադահլիճ), is a multi-purpose sports arena located in the Shengavit District of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. It has a capacity of 1,200 spectators. The arena was constructed in 2009 by the Mika Corporation Ltd., the owners of the currently-defunct football club Mika FC. It is located near the Mika Stadium. Mika Sports Arena is currently home to the Armenia national basketball team. It was also home to the short-lived Urartu BC basketball team during 2016. History The construction of the Mika Sports Complex was launched in 2006 on the grounds of the former Araks sports complex. The football stadium was completed in 2008, while the indoor sports arena was put in service by 2009. The arena was owned by the Mika Corporation until 2014. However, on August 28, 2014, due to the accumulated debts of the owners, the ownership of the entire sport complex was transferred to the Government of Armenia for AMD 9.045 billion (US$22 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Renfroe
Gregory Alexander Renfroe (born May 23, 1986) is an American-born Bosnian professional basketball player for Covirán Granada of the Liga ACB. College career Renfroe played college basketball at Belmont University. He was named Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year in 2009. Professional career After going undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft, Renfroe signed his first professional contract with BK VEF Rīga of Latvia for the 2009–10 season on July 11, 2009. In August 2010, he signed with the Croatian club Zagreb for the 2010–11 season. On July 18, 2011 he signed with New Basket Brindisi of the Italian Legadue Basket for the 2011–12 season. On September 24, 2012, he signed with CB Valladolid of Spain for the 2012–13 season. He left them in February 2013, and signed with Brose Baskets of Germany for the rest of the season. On August 21, 2013, he signed with Yenisey Krasnoyarsk of Russia. On May 12, 2014, he signed with Laboral Kutxa Vitoria of Spain for the rest of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adin Vrabac
Adin Vrabac (born 27 January 1994) is a Bosnian professional basketball player. He is a 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) tall small forward. He is also a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. Professional career Adin Vrabac started his career with OKK Spars Sarajevo in the Bosnian League. In 2013, he was promoted to the first team. Vrabac averaged 10.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists. On 26 June 2014, Vrabac signed a four-year contract with German club TBB Trier. On 14 March 2015, Vrabac was the most efficient player in his team with Vitalis Chikoko against Alba Berlin in Mercedes-Benz Arena, he scored 18 points and had 3 rebounds. In 2014–15 Basketball Bundesliga, he averaged 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists. On 30 September 2015, Vrabac signed a two-year contract with Serbian club Partizan. On 4 August 2017, Vrabac signed with Spanish club Iberostar Tenerife for the 2017–18 season. On 9 December 2017, he parted ways with Iberostar Tenerife. On 5 Janua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
