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Mindaugas Kupšas
Mindaugas Kupšas (born 9 April 1991) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Kaohsiung Aquas of the T1 League. Standing at , he plays at the center position. Professional career Kupšas played for Lietkabelis in the 2012–13 season and averaged 10.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per 21 minutes of game action. He went undrafted at the 2013 NBA draft. On August 6, 2014, Kupšas was loaned to the Estonian team BC Kalev/Cramo for the 2014–15 season. On August 14, 2016, Kupšas signed with Vytautas Prienai–Birštonas. On February 7, 2017, he parted ways with Vytautas to join CB Clavijo of the Spanish LEB Oro. On August 10, 2017, Kupšas signed a one-year deal with BC Juventus. On August 7, 2018, Kupšas returned to Lietkabelis Panevėžys for a second stint, signing for the 2018–19 season. In 56 games played with Lietkabelis, he averaged 8.9 points and 4.7 rebounds, while shooting 62 percent from the field. On August 14, 2019, Kupšas signed a one-year ... [...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] |
2023 T1 League All-Star Game
The 2023 T1 League All-Star Game was an exhibition game played on February 28, 2023, during the T1 League's 2022–23 season. It was the 1st edition of the T1 League All-Star Game, and was played at Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium. Team Infinity defeated Team Beyond 179–124. Dwight Howard, who scored 37 points, was named the All-Star Game MVP. All-Star Game Coaches Following the conclusion of the regular season on February 5, 2023, the head coaches were decided. The head coaches of the first and second place in 2022–23 season were qualified as the head coaches of the All-Star Game. The All-Star Game head coaches were announced on February 6. Lee Yi-Hua, head coach of the New Taipei CTBC DEA, qualified as the head coach of the Team Beyond. Brendan Joyce, head coach of the Kaohsiung Aquas, qualified as the head coach of the Team Infinity. Rosters The team decision was determined by the players' zodiac signs. The players with air or fire sign joined to Team Infinity, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball At The 2011 Summer Universiade ...
Basketball at the 2011 Summer Universiade was scheduled to be held from August 13 to August 22 in Shenzhen, China. In total, 40 teams will compete in the 2011 Summer Universiade (24 men's teams and 16 women's teams). Medal summary Medal table Events Men Teams Women Teams References {{Universiade Basketball Summer Universiade Basketball 2011 Universiade The Universiade is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The name is a portmanteau of the words "University" and "Olympiad". The Universiade is referred t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithuania Men's National Basketball Team
The Lithuania men's national basketball team ( lt, Lietuvos nacionalinė vyrų krepšinio rinktinė) represents Lithuania in international basketball competitions. They are controlled by the Lithuanian Basketball Federation, the governing body for basketball in Lithuania. Despite Lithuania's small size, with a population of less than 3 million, the country's devotion to basketball has made them a traditional force of the sport in Europe. The Lithuanian national team won the last EuroBasket tournaments prior to World War II, in 1937 and 1939. The 1939 team was led by Frank Lubin, who helped popularize basketball in the country and was called the "grandfather of Lithuanian basketball". Following the country's annexation by the Soviet Union during the war, Lithuanian players frequently formed the core of the Soviet national team. The most prevalent example was the 1988 Olympic basketball gold medal-winning team, which got most of its scoring from four Lithuanians: Valdemaras Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball At The Summer Universiade
Basketball tournaments have been staged at the Universiade since 1959. The men's tournament was introduced at the 1959 Summer Universiade and the women's tournament was introduced at the 1961 Summer Universiade. The tournament was not held during the 1975 event. Medal winners Men Women Combinated Medal table Last updated after the 2019 Summer Universiade External links Sports123 (Men) {{International women's basketball Sports at the Summer Universiade ... [...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] |
Pro Basketball League
The Pro Basketball League (PBL), was the highest tier level professional basketball league in Belgium for clubs. In 2021, the league was succeeded by the Belgian-Dutch BNXT League. Through 2014, for sponsorship reasons, the league was previously known as the Ethias League, and from 2014 to 2016, it was known as the Scoore! League, also for sponsorship reasons. The league is organized by the Basketball League Belgium. The current president of the league is Maarten Bostyn. The most successful team in the league is Oostende, which holds the record for the most league titles won, with 22, and the now defunct team of Racing Mechelen is second, with 15. History On 15 March 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the season was prematurely cancelled. Based on the standings in the regular season, Filou Oostende was crowned national champions. Sponsorship names *Until 2014: Ethias League * 2014–2016: Scooore! League * 2016–present EuroMillions Basketball League File:Ethias Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Israeli Basketball League Cup
The 2019 Israeli Basketball League Cup, for sponsorships reasons the Winner League Cup, is the 14th edition of the pre-season tournament of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. On September 28, 2019, Hapoel Jerusalem have won the title for the fifth time after an 84–83 dramatic win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Final. Suleiman Braimoh was named the Tournament MVP. Bracket First Round I. Nes Ziona vs. M.Haifa M. Rishon LeZion vs. I. Nahariya H. Be'er Sheva vs. H. Gilboa Galil H. Tel Aviv vs. M. Ashdod Quarterfinals H. Eilat vs. I. Nes Ziona H. Jerusalem vs. H. Be'er Sheva H. Holon vs. I.Nahariya M. Tel Aviv vs. H. Tel Aviv Semifinals H. Jerusalem vs. I. Nes Ziona M. Tel Aviv vs. I. Nahariya Final M. Tel Aviv vs. H. Jerusalem References {{2019–20 in European men's basketball 2019 League Cup In several sports, most prominently association football, a league cup or secondary cup generally signifies a cup competition for which entry is rest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israeli Basketball League Cup
The Israeli Basketball League Cup is a pre-season professional basketball tournament that is contested between clubs. It has been held in Israel since 2006. It is held during the week before the start of the Israeli Premier League season. The Israeli League Cup tournament is currently sponsored by Pais Lotto, and therefore it is officially known as the Chance Cup. Previously, the tournament was sponsored by the Toto Winner Organization, and it was known as the Winner Cup, from 2006 to 2009. In 2010, it had no sponsor, and therefore the tournament was named Basketball League Cup. Competition system The top eight teams of the previous season's Israeli Premier League The Israeli Premier League ( he, ליגת העל, ''Ligat Ha`Al'', ), is a professional association football league which operates as the highest division of the Israeli Football League – the state's league of Israel. The league is contested b ... compete in this tournament. The tournament uses the knockout system. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019–20 Israeli Basketball State Cup
The 2019–20 Israeli Basketball State Cup was the 60th edition of the Israeli Basketball State Cup, organized by the Israel Basketball Association. The Final Four of the tournament was held from February 10–13 in the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv. On February 13, 2020, Hapoel Jerusalem won its sixth State Cup title after a 92–89 win over Ironi Nahariya in the Final. J'Covan Brown was named the Final MVP. First round Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Rishon LeZion, Hapoel Holon, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva were pre-qualified for the Round of 16 and did not have to play in the first round. On October 22, 2019, Kevin Capers made an Israeli State Cup-record by scoring 57 points for Hapoel Ramat Gan Givatayim in a 94–104 loss to Hapoel Haifa, passing Tony Dawson’s previous record of 55 points in 1992. H. Hevel Modi'in vs. I. Nes Ziona A.S. Ramat HaSharon vs. E. Yavne B. Herzliya vs. M. Ra'anana M. Kiryat Motzkin vs. H. Galil Elyon E. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israeli Basketball State Cup
The Israeli Basketball State Cup ( he, גביע המדינה בכדורסל) is the second most important professional basketball competition in Israel, after the Israeli Basketball Super League, Israeli Super League. It is the national federation cup of Israel. The tournament began in the 1955–56 season, and is run by the Israel Basketball Association. In the 21–22 season, the tournament format was changed so that only the first 8 teams at the end of the first rotation of the Israeli Basketball Premier League will compete. The quarter-final matches will be drawn between the teams in places 1-4 against 5-8 for a one-game elimination match. The winners advances to the semi-final matches which also consists of one game elimination match. the winners of the semi-final advances to the final match. Until the 21–22, The tournament format consists of teams from the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the Liga Leumit (basketball), National League facing each other for a one-game eli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 LKL Season
The 2013–14 Lietuvos krepšinio lyga was the 21st season of the top-tier level professional basketball league of Lithuania, the Lietuvos krepšinio lyga (LKL). Competition format Regular season During the regular season, which lasted from 26 September, until 27 April, all teams except Žalgiris, Lietuvos rytas ''Lietuvos rytas'' (lit. 'Morning of Lithuania') is a Lithuanian daily newspaper. History and profile "Lietuvos rytas" was established in 1990 on a basis of newspaper "Komjaunimo tiesa". The paper is printed in Vilnius Vilnius ( , ; see also ... and Neptūnas played 34 games (four against each other, and two against the three mentioned teams). The three mentioned teams only played twenty games, two against each team. Playoff round The top eight teams in the regular season round were divided up into pairs, and each pair played two games (a third game was played if each team in the pair won a game). The semifinals were also played in that format. The playoff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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