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5 months ago

LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball

From emerging stars to legends of the game, Al Jazeera picks out 10 ‘must-watch’ basketballers at the Paris Olympics. 🏀 Anthony Edwards Nicknamed “Ant-Man” or simply “Ant,” the Minnesota Timberwolves guard took a gigantic leap in his international evolution after putting in a sterling performance for Team USA during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Antetokounmpo – also known as the …

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9 months ago

Inside Joel Embiid’s Olympics decision and why Team France’s ‘dream’ is far from reality

New York Times

PARIS — Jean-Pierre Siutat’s sixth-floor office at the French Basketball Federation is a 30-minute walk from Accor Arena, the 16,000-seat Parisian venue where the Olympic medal round will play out this summer. “I just want good management.” To this day, Embiid insists he never told Team France anything much different than the quote he gave to the French newspaper six …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Canada defeats USA in overtime to bag bronze at FIBA World Cup

China Daily

Dillon Brooks of Canada shoots during the 3rd place game between the United States and Canada at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, Sept 10, 2023. MANILA -- Canada edged out the United States 127-118 to secure third place at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup here on Sunday, even as Mikal Bridges' dramatic corner 3-pointer pushed …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Germany heads to its 1st FIBA World Cup championship after upsetting Team USA

NPR

Germany heads to its 1st FIBA World Cup championship after upsetting Team USA Enlarge this image toggle caption Yong Teck Lim/AP Yong Teck Lim/AP Germany bumped the United States out of the International Basketball Federation World Cup finals in a stunning 113-111 upset on Friday in the Philippines. Germany shut down the Americans in the highest scoring semifinal match in …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Team USA is about to face its biggest FIBA World Cup test: Lithuania’s Jonas Valančiūnas

New York Times

MANILA, Philippines — The Din Tai Fung restaurant next to the basketball arena being used for the 2023 FIBA World Cup is tucked in the back of Mall of Asia, on the ground floor, in between the Nike store and a Krispy Kreme. The bell rings with the frequency of a popular home on a busy street during “Trick or …

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1 year, 3 months ago

US advances to round of 16, China suffers setback in FIBA World Cup

China Daily

Brandon Ingram of the United States goes for a lay-up during the Group C match between the United States and Greece at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, on Aug 28, 2023. MANILA -- The US secured a spot in the round of 16 at the FIBA World Cup with a dominant 109-81 victory over Greece in …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Now the real battle begins

China Daily

China's Li Kaier is blocked by Serbia's Bogdan Bogdanovic during their FIBA World Cup Group B match in Manila on Saturday. Team China opened its FIBA World Cup campaign with a resounding defeat to powerhouse Serbia — a result that ultimately does not alter China's chances of pulling off its challenging Olympic qualifying mission. Indeed, it was business as usual …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Lebanon’s FIBA World Cup journey is about much more than basketball

Al Jazeera

Basketball fans in crisis-hit Lebanon find much-needed joy and hope through the national team’s journey to this month’s FIBA World Cup. If the shot goes in, it will not only guarantee the win but will also help secure Lebanon’s ticket to the 2023 FIBA World Cup taking place this August and September. Bassel Shibl – a longtime fan, nicknamed “the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Crunch time for Team China

China Daily

Rebuilding national squad faces monumental challenge as battle for Olympic berth begins at FIBA World Cup Li Kaier is seen in the photo. Zhou Qi, Zhao Jiwei, Li Kaier, Cui Yongxi, Zhang Zhenlin are expected to form Team China's starting lineup at the upcoming FIBA World Cup. With its final, and perhaps most important, piece in naturalized player Kyle Anderson …

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1 year, 4 months ago

USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74

The Hindu

For an opening statement, USA Basketball’s World Cup team made an emphatic one. 1 priority for every single one of them.” Brandon Ingram #7 is congratulated by Anthony Edwards #10 of the United States after Ingram scored against Puerto Rico in the first half of a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in …

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1 year, 5 months ago

FIBA World Cup: USA Basketball chooses 14-player select team to train with squad

The Hindu

Langston Galloway, John Jenkins and Eric Mika helped USA Basketball qualify for this summer’s FIBA World Cup, and they’re getting a reward for those efforts. They are among 14 players announced Monday as members of the USA Basketball Men’s Select Team, which will gather in Las Vegas next week to train alongside the U.S. World Cup team as it prepares …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Boomers confirm basketball star Ben Simmons will not play in FIBA World Cup

ABC

Australian basketball star Ben Simmons has decided not to play for the Boomers at the FIBA World Cup. "Ben needs more time to focus on his rehab and he looks forward to being part of the Boomers in the future," Basketball Australia's tweet stated. Australia's World Cup journey will start on August 15 in Japan, with a squad that includes …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Paolo Banchero commits to Team USA for FIBA World Cup: Sources

New York Times

MIAMI — Add the NBA’s reigning Rookie of the Year to the list of commitments for Team USA this summer. 1 pick from the 2022 NBA Draft, is the eleventh American pro to commit for the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines, league sources told The Athletic. Banchero joins Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson, 2023 All-Stars Anthony Edwards …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says the door is open for Ben Simmons to be part of Australia's FIBA World Cup plans

ABC

Ben Simmons could yet be the added "spice" in Brian Goorjian's mixing bowl as the Boomers coach whips up a potential gold-medal-winning recipe for the FIBA World Cup. Key points: Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons' camp are signalling the Australian wants to play at the FIBA World Cup There could be 10 NBA-rostered players in the Boomers' squad …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Young guns locked and loaded

China Daily

Team China stalwart Zhou Qi will be put through his paces at next week's training camp after missing months of action due a long-running contract dispute with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers. Rising stars given chance to shine as Team China steps up World Cup preparations The Chinese men's national basketball team is looking to the future by giving youth a …

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LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball

Inside Joel Embiid’s Olympics decision and why Team France’s ‘dream’ is far from reality

Canada defeats USA in overtime to bag bronze at FIBA World Cup

Germany heads to its 1st FIBA World Cup championship after upsetting Team USA

Team USA is about to face its biggest FIBA World Cup test: Lithuania’s Jonas Valančiūnas

US advances to round of 16, China suffers setback in FIBA World Cup

Now the real battle begins

Lebanon’s FIBA World Cup journey is about much more than basketball

Crunch time for Team China

USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74

FIBA World Cup: USA Basketball chooses 14-player select team to train with squad

Boomers confirm basketball star Ben Simmons will not play in FIBA World Cup

Paolo Banchero commits to Team USA for FIBA World Cup: Sources

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says the door is open for Ben Simmons to be part of Australia's FIBA World Cup plans

Young guns locked and loaded