Eurobasket 2011
FIBA World Championships 2010: My All-FIBA Team, What This Tournament Means for the Thunder
As we sit on our couches watching football and counting down the days until the Thunder's season starts, it's important to think back on the championships and think about what happened, and what the championships mean to Thunder fans and the NBA at large.
FIBA World Championships 2010: Bronze and Gold Medal Game Recap
It was the final day of FIBA Action today, and the results were....well, a little bit disappointing. The one close matchup (the 5th Place game) wasn't on TV, and the other two games were all but decided by the third quarter. Then again, Kevin Durant ended up winning tournament MVP, and Team USA did grab gold, so it wasn't entirely a bad day.
FIBA's Final Day: Games to Watch/Open Thread 12.9.10
You'd have to be insane to miss today's action! But, before you rush to the television, take a quick look at the previews below....
FIBA Worlds: Semi-Finals Recap
Today was the penultimate day of FIBA Action, and it was a great one, as both Semi-Finals games were intense the whole way through.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 11.9.10
The important thing is that today, the Semi-Finals are happening. On ESPN Classic, no less. So, if you happen to have this obscure network (which I do), then you'll get to enjoy Semi-Finals action! Today, we have Serbia vs. Turkey, and Team USA vs. Lithuania.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 10.9.10
Today there's only the classification round games (which will determine 5th-8th Place), but they still should be good contests. Spain vs. Slovenia and Russia vs. Argentina are today's matchups.
FIBA Worlds: Quarter-Finals Recap Day 2
Today was the second day of the Quarter-Finals. Russia proved to be more of a challenge than some had expected for Team USA, and Lithuania provided an unexpected beat down on what was thought to be a superior Argentinean team.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 9.9.10
Team USA faces the big men of Russia, and Star-Oriented Argentina meets Team-Oriented Lithuania.
FIBA Worlds: Quarter-Finals Recap Day 1
The first day of Quarter-Finals action was one to remember, with an epic finish in one game, and a potential challenger to Team USA emerging in the other.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 8.9.10
Previewing Quarter-Finals Action!
FIBA World Championships 2010: Round of 16 Recap, Quarter-Finals Preview
And so, the Round of 16 is over with, and we're finally down to the 8 best teams in the world. At this stage, games stop becoming so easy to predict. Nothing is taken for granted, and every team has the tools it takes to win the whole enchilada.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 7.9.10
Be sure to watch Argentina-Brazil, as the winner of that matchup could be a serious threat to Team USA in the Semi-Finals.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 6.9.10
Regardless, Team USA is in action against Angola today, and it will be competitive for about 10 minutes, so you should take a look.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 5.9.10
Today, it's Australia vs. Slovenia and Turkey vs. France.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 2.9.10
It's the opening day of the Round of 16! Since I just did the full tournament preview and the first game is about to start, I'll just give you the time of the games and the network to watch them on. Nenad Krstic is in action, so be sure to watch!
FIBA World Championships 2010: Tournament Stage Preview
It all starts now, my friend. But, before we get to the tournament, analysis of the potential matchups, and predictions of what is to come, lets take a final look back at the countries that just couldn't make it.
FIBA Worlds: Team USA/Team Thunder Recap 2.9.10
And the group stage is finally over! Yesterday, the final slots were decided for the upcoming Round of 16 Knockout Tournament, which is to start on Saturday.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 2.9.10
We're in the final day of FIBA Group play (finally), and some groups are decided, but some groups still have things to sort out. Notably, Group A will have a championship game of sorts between Serbia and Argentina, while 2nd place needs to be decided between Greece and Russia in Group C.
FIBA Worlds: Team USA/Team Thunder Recap 1.9.10
In the second to last day of group action, several fates were decided. In Group A, Germany and Jordan were eliminated, in Group B, Iran and Tunisia were eliminated, and in Group D, Lebanon and Canada were eliminated. Meanwhile, Team USA clinched Group B, Turkey clinched Group C, and Lithuania clinched Group D.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 1.9.10
This will be an intense day of action, as some teams battle for positioning and other teams fight to avoid elimination. If there was any time to start watching the FIBA World Championship, it would be now.
FIBA Worlds Recap 31.8.10
All of the Thunder players were out of action today, so here's a quick rundown of what happened in Groups C and D yesterday.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 31.8.10
All of the Thunder players and their respective teams will be out of action today, so here's a quick look at what's on TV and some other games to watch.
FIBA Worlds: Team USA/Team Thunder Recap 30.8.10
We're in Day 4 of the 2010 FIBA World Championship, and it was a great day of action, especially for Team USA, as they faced their first legitimate opponent of the tournament: Brazil.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 30.8.10
We're in the 3rd Day of the FIBA World Championships, and action is going to slow down for the next couple of days, so every team will get a day off. Today, only groups A and B will play, while Groups C and D will play on Tuesday.
Keeping Up with the 2010 FIBA World Championships: Group C
Okay, I know that technically we're two days in. But since I don't want a half-written article to go to waste, I'm releasing my preview of Group C.
FIBA Worlds: Team USA/Team Thunder Recap 29.8.10
Day 2 of the FIBA World Championship rolls on, and the groups are finally starting to shake up. Below is a recap of the Thunder and Non-Thunder action.
FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 29.8.10
This is a general guide to the games of today, and shouldn't necessarily be taken as a command to watch every single game on the list. Rather, think of it as a friendly introduction to international basketball, allowing you to more easily select a game to watch that suits your viewing style from the best games available.
FIBA Worlds: Team USA/Team Thunder Recap 29.8.10
And it has finally begun! After some clear procrastination on my part, the FIBA World Championship has started!
Gearing Up for the 2010 FIBA World Championships: Group B
Yes, I know that the FIBA Tournament has already started. But, I also do know that I made these rankings before the tournament began, and neglected to fill in the details. Then, I procrastinated....and here we are. I have no way of proving to you that I made the rankings beforehand, so you'll just have to believe me.
News Roundup 26.8.10: Krstic Suspended, Ford Center Name to Change, USA Defeats Greece
Lots of news has happened today, so I decided to make a short post with all of the stories and short opinions about them.
Nenad Krstic Involved in Brawl, FIBA to take Action, No Word on Thunder
Nenad Krstic was involved in a basketball brawl yesterday during the final moments of a Greece-Serbia which served as the final of the Acropolis tournament in Greece.
Gearing Up for the 2010 FIBA World Championships: Group A
Before the World Championships start in August, I figured I'd start preparing everyone by giving the lowdown on each of the teams participating in this year's tournament.