Tag: FIBA Europe
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Media Accreditation for Youth Championships 2012
Media Accreditation For Youth Championships 2012 Now Open May 22, 2012 WHAT: Start of the Media accreditation process for the FIBA Europe 2012 Youth European Championships in all age categories. HOW: For all Division A events applications are accepted exclusively online, via the FIBA Europe Media Centre (http://media.fibaeurope.com). If you already have a profile registered…
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General Assembly 2012 Concludes In Ljubljana
Ljubljana-Slovenian, General Assembly Ljubljana, The FIBA Europe General Assembly 2012 concluded in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, Saturday, with a message of unity among its member Federations and a promise to work harder to bring further success to European basketball on and off the court. FIBA Europe President Olafur Rafnsson reconfirmed the organisation’s priorities regarding competitions…
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Media Accreditations EuroChallenge Final Four 2012
Munich-Germany March 30, 2012: EuroChallenge Final Four, The Media accreditation procedure for the EuroChallenge 2012 Final Four in Debrecen, Hungary, 27 – 29 April, is now open. To apply, please log on to your FIBA Europe Media Centre account or create a new one at http://media.fibaeurope.com. Please note that requests for accreditation will be accepted only online,…
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Szolnoki Olaj KK Will Host Final Four
Munich-Germany, March 26, 2012: FIBA Europe announced on Monday that Szolnoki Olaj KK will host the EuroChallenge 2012 Final Four in Debrecen, Hungary. The tournament will take place from 27 to 29 April in the state-of-the-art Fönix Hall, the second largest multi-purpose indoor arena in Hungary, with a seating capacity of 8,500. Fönix Hall opened…
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FIBA-Europe: Quarter-Final Pairings Decided 28 February 2012
The EuroChallenge Quarter Final pairings were decided on Tuesday night, following a thrilling final round of action in the Last 16. Group J is the one that perhaps better reflects just how narrow the gap between success and failure can be. All four teams finished with a 3-3 record but Szolnoki Olaj can consider themselves…
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Dirk Nowitzki of Germany is Player Of The Year
FIBA Europe announced on Tuesday that Dirk Nowitzki of Germany has been voted the 2011 European Player of the Year. Nowitzki was the winner of the expert panel vote* ahead of Spain captain and EuroBasket 2011 MVP Juan Carlos Navarro and came in fourth in the public voting. It is the second time Nowitzki lands…
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Jonas Valanciunas, Young Men’s Player Of 2011
FIBA Europe announced on Monday that Jonas Valanciunas of Lithuania is the Young Men’s Player of the Year for 2011. Valanciunas was the winner of the expert panel vote* ahead of the U20 European Championship MVP Nikola Mirotic of Spain and came in second in the public vote. The Lithuanian international propelled the Baltic nation…
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Alba Torrens European Women’s Player of the Year
Munich-Germany, Feb 07, 2012: Alba Torrens of Spain was the overwhelming winner of the popular vote, receiving more points* from the fans than the following three players combined. This enormous advantage proved enough for the Spanish player to overcome Maria Stepanova of Russia, who edged her in the expert panel’s voting. The 22-year-old’s greatest moment in 2011…
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Eighth-Finals Play-Offs Pairings Set 01 February 2012
Germany-Feb 02, 2011: The EuroLeague Women regular season concluded on Wednesday night after 14 weeks of action. With all games played, the ranking which will determine the Eighth-Final Play-Off pairings was also finalised. Fenerbahce topped all teams with an unbeaten record in their Group B and will take on Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration. The Play-Offs…