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2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualification (Europe)
The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification, 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 FIBA Basketball World Cup, World Cup, so all FIBA Europe nations had to participate in qualification. Format FIBA Europe was allocated 12 berths at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, 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 fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualification (Europe)
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification for the FIBA Europe region, began in February 2020 and concluded in February 2023. The process determined the twelve teams that would 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 Russian Anti-Doping Agency, RUSADA was found non-compliant for handing over manipulating lab data and lying to investigators. WADA prohibited the use of the Flag of Russia, Russian flag and National anthem of Russia, anthem at major international sporting events. However, the Russia men's national basketball team, 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Stadium Arena (Norrköping)
Stadium Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Norrköping, Sweden. The venue is mainly used for basketball, indoor athletics Track and field (or athletics in British English) is a sport that includes athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills. The name used in North America is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and ... and concerts. The arena opened in December 2008 and it is the home venue for basketball club Norrköping Dolphins. Moreover, Stadium Arena is the national stadium of Swedish basketball. The basketball hall has a capacity of 3,500 spectators, while the athletics venue has a capacity of approximately 1,500 spectators. External links * Indoor arenas in Sweden Buildings and structures in Norrköping Basketball venues in Sweden Sports venues in Östergötland County 2008 establishments in Sweden 21st-century establishments in Östergötland County {{Sweden-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 Basketball players from Stockholm Sundsvall Dragons players Swedish expatriate basketball peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 professional football linebacker who played for one season in the National Football League (NFL) in 1992 for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Notre Dame, a ... (1969–2011), American football player * Andre Jones Jr. (born 1998), American football player * Andre Jones (born 1956), American serial killer {{hndis, Jones, Andre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 The Iowa State Cyclones are the intercollegiate athletic teams that repre ..., is also a former professional basketball player. References E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ryan Boatright
Ryan Jamar Boatright (born December 27, 1992) is an American and naturalized Armenian professional basketball player for Brillantes del Zulia of the Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto. He has also represented the Armenian national basketball team in international competition. 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 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 Redwin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Luke Fischer
Lucas James Fischer (born October 29, 1994) is an American-Armenian basketball player for Real Betis of the Liga ACB and the Armenian national basketball team. He played college basketball for Indiana University and Marquette University. College career As a high school player at Germantown High School, Fischer was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball, Gatorade state player of the year, and a Parade All-American. Fischer originally chose college basketball power 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. Fischer was a significant player for the Golden Eagles, averaging 10.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in 24.8 minutes per game over his three-year career. Professional career After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Fischer signed his first professional contract with Herbalife Gran Canaria in Spain's Liga ACB and EuroCup competition. Fisch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Yerevan
Yerevan ( , , ; ; sometimes spelled Erevan) is the capital and largest city of Armenia, as well as 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 BC, with the founding of the fortress of Erebuni Fortress, Erebuni in 782 BC 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 and reli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mika Sports Arena
Mika Sports Arena (), 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 million). The arena is basicall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Alex Renfroe
Gregory Alexander Renfroe (born May 23, 1986) is an American-born naturalized Bosnian professional basketball player for Real Betis Baloncesto of the LEB Oro. 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Adin Vrabac
Adin Vrabac (born 27 January 1994) is a Bosnian professional basketball player for Bosna Visit Sarajevo of the Bosnian League and the ABA League 2. He is a 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, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Džanan Musa
Džanan Musa (, born 8 May 1999) is a Bosnian professional basketball player for Real Madrid of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. Standing at and weighing , Musa plays at the shooting guard and small forward positions. He was selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the 29th pick in the 2018 NBA draft. Early career Born in Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Musa began playing soccer at first, before choosing to focus on basketball. Musa started playing junior basketball in the youth setup at KK Bosna XXL, when he was 8 years old. He then moved to Sarajevo-based KK Koš, before joining Croatian team KK Cedevita in 2014. Professional career Cedevita (2014–2018) In December 2014, he signed a deal with Croatian team Cedevita. Musa made his debut in Europe's top-tier level competition, the EuroLeague, on 15 October 2015, making him the ninth-youngest player to make their debut in the EuroLeague. Musa played the first 4:55 minutes of the game and recorded 4 points. In June 2017, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
