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Basketball Days
Basketball Days is a yearly friendly international basketball tournament that is held in Zwolle, Netherlands since 2011. The tournament is played by 8 teams from around the world in the Landstede Topsportcentrum, home of Landstede Basketbal. It is held from December 26 till December 30. The first two editions were won by the host team, Landstede Basketbal. The tournament won't be held since 2013. Tournaments Teams A list of all teams that have participated at a Basketball Days-tournament. Club teams * *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tartu Rock
Tartu Ülikooli korvpallimeeskond (English: University of Tartu men's basketball team), also known as Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits for sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Tartu, Estonia. They are a part of the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club. The team plays in the Estonian-Latvian Basketball League and the Korvpalli Meistriliiga (KML). Their home arena is the University of Tartu Sports Hall. University of Tartu teams have won a record 26 Estonian League championships, a record 17 Estonian Cup titles and one Soviet Union League championship. History Founded in 1937 as Tartu Eesti Akadeemiline Spordiklubi (Tartu Estonian Academic Sports Club), the team won the regional tournament and were promoted to the Estonian Championship. Coached by player-coach Aleksander Illi and led by Ralf Viksten, the team won the championship in 1938. Tartu EASK won two more titles in 1939 and 1940, led by player-coach Oskar Erikson and top scorer Heino Veskila. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Magette
Josh Magette (born November 28, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Tasmania JackJumpers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Early life Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he graduated from Spain Park High School in Hoover, Alabama. He spent his collegiate career at the University of Alabama in Huntsville where he led the Chargers to three Gulf South Conference championships and two NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship Elite Eight appearances. He ended his career as the school's and the Gulf South Conference's all-time leader in assists. Professional career Landstede Basketbal (2012–2013) After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Magette joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2012 NBA Summer League, but did not appear in any games for the team. In August 2012, he signed with Landstede Basketbal of the Netherlands for the 2012–13 season. In 39 games for Lands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damon Huffman
Damon may refer to: Places in the United States * Damon, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Damon, Missouri, a ghost town * Damon, Texas, a census-designated place * Damon, Virginia, an unincorporated community * Lake Damon, Florida * Damon Marsh, Oakland, California * Potsdam Municipal Airport, Potsdam, New York, also known as Damon Field People and fictional characters * Damon (given name), a list of people and fictional characters * Damon (surname) Other uses * ''Damon'' (TV series), a sitcom starring Damon Wayans * Damon Records, a record label * ''Damon'' (arachnid), a genus of whip spiders * Damon Prison Al-Dumun was a Palestinian Arab village in the Haifa Subdistrict. It was depopulated during the 1947–1948 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine on April 30, 1948. It was located 10.5 km southeast of Haifa. History A known cave located in the ar ..., an Israeli prison near Haifa See also * Damon House (other) {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dutch National Basketball Team
The Netherlands men's national basketball team ( nl, Het Nederlands nationaal basketbalteam) represents the Netherlands in international basketball matches. The national team is governed by Basketball Nederland. The Dutch have reached the European Basketball Championship on 15 occasions. Their best results at the event came in 1983, where they finished in fourth place. They have also qualified for the FIBA World Cup once, in 1986. However, in recent years the national team has struggled to maintain consistency to reach major international tournaments. The team represents itself as the Orange Lions. History 1946–1991: Early years The Netherlands were one of the teams that played in the 1946, 1947, 1949 and 1951 EuroBasket tournaments. During this period, the 5th place finish in 1949 was the best performance by the national team. 1961–1991: EuroBasket success & World Cup debut The ''Oranje'' qualified for three European Basketball Championships in the 1960s (1961, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiangsu Lions
The National Basketball League () is a professional basketball minor league in China, called Chinese Basketball League (CBL) before 2006. It is commonly known as the NBL, and this name (spelled out in letters) is often used even in Chinese. NBL is the second-tier league to the professional Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Teams Current teams Name changes * Anhui Jianghuai Lightning (安徽江淮闪电) --> Fujian Lightning (福建闪电) --> Anhui Putian Xingfa Lightning (安徽莆田兴发闪电) * Beijing Capital Sports Shares Eastern Bucks (北京首体股份东方雄鹿) --> Beijing Bucks (北京雄鹿) * Guizhou Shenghang Snow Leopards (贵州森航雪豹) --> Guizhou Guwutang Tea White Tigers (贵州古雾堂茶白虎) * Henan Jiyuan Iron and Steel (河南济源钢铁) --> Henan Jiyuan Coal Industry Golden Elephants (河南济源煤业金象) --> Henan Shedian Laojiu Golden Elephants (河南赊店老酒金象) * Hong Kong Xinlibao Bulls (香港新丽 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barsy Atyrau
Basketball Club "BC" Barsy Atyrau (russian: Баскетбольный клуб "БК" Барсы Атырау) is a Kazakhstani professional basketball club based in the city of Atyrau in western Kazakhstan. Founded in 2003, Barsy has competed in the Kazakhstan Basketball Championship, where they were champions in 2011 and 2016, the Kazakhstan Basketball Cup (winning in 2009), and the Baltic Basketball League. For the 2014–15 season, the team also competed in the Rietumu līga (Western league), a regional basketball league in Latvia. History Barsy Atyrau was founded in 2003, with impetus from the Atyrau region Basketball Federation and the Atyrau Board for Tourism and Sports. The Orsk Basketball Federation also provided help, such as sending Leonid Novikov to serve as a coach and adviser. A women's section was established for the 2007–08 season. The team won its first trophy in 2009, winning that year's edition of the Kazakhstan Basketball Cup. In the 2010–11 season, B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Arab Emirates National Basketball Team
The United Arab Emirates men's national basketball team ( ar, منتخب الإمارات العربية المتحدة لكرة السلة) represents the United Arab Emirates in international basketball. They are controlled by the United Arab Emirates Basketball Association. The UAE made its debut in international competition at the 1982 Asian Games. Furthermore, the national team has qualified to the FIBA Asia Cup eight times, with their best result coming in 1997, where they finished fifth. The UAE has also competed at the Arab Nations Cup muiltiple times, where they had their top performance in 1997, winning bronze. History The United Arab Emirates played in their first international match at the 1982 Asian Games. The group stage fixture win against North Yemen, was one of only two victories for the team against four losses during the event; which saw the team miss out on making it to the medal round. After the tournament, the team would not appear at an international comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newcastle Eagles
The Newcastle Eagles are a professional basketball team based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Playing in the top-tier British Basketball League and holding the franchise for Tyne & Wear, they are the most successful team in the League's history. The Eagles moved into their own purpose-built arena, the Eagles Community Arena, in January 2019 when they hosted the Plymouth Raiders. Their traditional arch rivals are the Glasgow Rocks, however in recent years a rivalry with the Leicester Riders has also developed. The Northumbria Northstars cheerleading team provide the cheerleaders known as the Eaglettes. Franchise history Early years and move to Tyneside The club's roots can be traced back to the founding of EPAB Washington in 1976. The club played in Sunderland at the Crowtree Leisure Centre under various monikers throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, managing a second place league finish in 1983, as well as two play-off victories at Wembley in 1981 & '83. In 1995, the owner D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landstede Basketbal
Landstede Hammers is a Dutch basketball club based in Zwolle. The club plays in the BNXT League, the Dutch top tier division. The club was founded as Cees Lubbers The Hammers in 1995. In 1999, the club’s name was changed into Landstede Hammers. In 2001, the club received its current name Landstede Basketbal as the team became part of the same-named educational institution in Zwolle. The home games of the club are played in the Landstede Sportcentrum. In its existence, Landstede won the DBL championship one time in 2019. In 2017, the club captured its first trophy when it won the Dutch Supercup. History The club was founded as Cees Lubbers/The Hammers and was based in Meppel in the first season of the club. The club played with the license of Red Giants Meppel, and moved to Zwolle, partly because arena 'Het Vledder' in Meppel didn't meet requirements. After a short time Landstede became the main sponsor of the club, that was named Landstede Hammers and later Landstede Basketb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria National Basketball Team
The Nigeria national basketball team represents Nigeria in men's international basketball and it is overseen by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). In March 2021, the global governing body FIBA ranked Nigeria as Africa's top men's basketball nation. After the 2016 Olympic Men's Basketball Tournament in Rio, Nigeria was ranked 16th in the FIBA World Rankings, making them the top climber in FIBA rankings from 2015. Nigeria is the only African nation to beat the United States. Nigeria is also the first African team to qualify for the Summer Olympics through the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament. This was accomplished at the 2012 Event when Nigeria beat the world elite teams of Lithuania and Greece. In 2015, Nigeria won its first crown as basketball champion of Africa. History The history of basketball in Nigeria goes as far back as the late 1950s when Walid Zabadne served as the first basketball coach to train Nigerians. At the time, Nigeria's only basketball court ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grêmio Esportivo Mogiano
Mogi das Cruzes Basquete, is a Brazilian professional basketball team that is based in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo. The club's full name is Associação Desportiva Mogi das Cruzes. The club competes in the top-tier level national basketball league in Brazil, the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). History Mogi das Cruzes was founded in 1995, but ended operations in 2005 due to financial problems. In 2011, the club returned to activity governed by an entirely new board. In the same year, the team qualified for the first division of the São Paulo State Championship. The tradition of basketball in Mogi das Cruzes started when the team played in the finals series of the São Paulo State Championship in 2003, against COC/Ribeirão Preto, which was one of the strongest teams in Brazil at the time. COC/Ribeirão Preto was led by the head coach Lula Ferreira. The series was won by COC/Ribeirão Preto. In 2012, Mogi das Cruzes finished in third place in the Southeast Super Cup, and thus obtain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
