Eurobasket.com All-World Cup Awards 2019 - Sep 16, 2019
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Eurobasket.com All-World Cup 1st Team 2019 |
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Final MVP: Ricky
Rubio (6'4''-G-90)
of Spain
Best Player: Ricky
Rubio (6'4''-G-90)
of Spain
1st Team
G: Ricky
Rubio (6'4''-G-90)
of Spain
G/F: Bogdan
Bogdanovic (6'6''-G/F-92)
of Serbia
SG: Evan
Fournier (6'6''-SG-92)
of France
C: Marc
Gasol (7'1''-C-85)
of Spain
F/C: Luis
Scola (206-F/C-80)
of Argentina
2nd Team
PG: Tomas
Satoransky (6'7''-PG-91)
of Czech Republic
PG: Patrick
Mills (6'0''-PG-88)
of Australia
PG: Facundo
Campazzo (181-PG-91)
of Argentina
SF: Joe
Ingles (6'8''-SF-87)
of Australia
C: Rudy
Gobert (7'1''-C-92)
of France
Honorable Mention
Mateusz Ponitka (198-SF-93)
of Poland
A.J. Slaughter (191-G-87)
of Poland
Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95)
of Argentina
Victor Claver (207-F-88)
of Spain
Donovan Mitchell (6'3''-G-96)
of USA
Kemba Walker (6'1''-PG-90)
of USA
Aron Baynes (6'10''-C-86)
of Australia
Nando De Colo (196-G-87)
of France
Nikola Jokic (6'10''-C-95)
of Serbia
Ondrej Balvin (217-C-92)
of Czech Republic
Giannis Antetokounmpo (6'11''-G/F-94)
of Greece
Anderson Varejao (211-C-82)
of Brazil
Danilo Gallinari (6'10''-SF-88)
of Italy
Andrey Vorontsevich (207-PF-87)
of Russia
Jonas Valanciunas (7'0''-C-92)
of Lithuania
Josh Okogie (6'4''-G-98)
of Nigeria
Salah Mejri (217-C-86)
of Tunisia
Isaac Fotu (203-F-93)
of New Zealand
Dennis Schroeder (5'11''-PG-93)
of Germany
Cedi Osman (6'9''-F-95)
of Turkey
Khem Birch (6'10''-C-92)
of Canada
Ricardo Ratliffe (203-F-89)
of South Korea
Ahmad Al-Dwairi (209-C-93)
of Jordan
Tags : RICKY RUBIO, USA BASKETBALL, SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: France tame Australia to earn Bronze medals - Sep 15, 2019
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France - Australia 67:59
France stepped onto the pedestal in China. They overcame Australia in an intense consolation final battle in Beijing tonight to claim Bronze medals. Nando De Colo (196-G-87) posted 19 points to lead les Bleues.
The teams entered the game fighting passionately at both ends. Defense dominated in the first half. Australia held France to just 11 points in the opening quarter to take a 5-point lead. The Boomers stayed aggressive defensively in the second period. Australia limited their opponents to just 21 points in the first half to take a 9-point halftime lead. Joe Ingles (203-SF-87) gave Australia a 38:23 lead early in the third period. But France responded with a 17:4 rally of their own to pull within two points 42:44 late in the period. France denied the deficit early in the fourth quarter as Nando De Colo gave them a 47:46 lead. Andrew Bogut regained the lead for Australia at 52:50 but Andrew Albicy (177-PG-90) immediately responded with a three-pointer to keep France in charge. Andrew Albicy soon hit another trey to give France a 63:56 advantage. Patrick Mills (183-PG-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) pulled the Boomers within 5 points with a three-pointer. But Nando De Colo converted a layup and Nicolas Batum (203-SF-88) added a free throw to make it 67:59 for France with 25 seconds to go and they never surrendered that lead. Evan Fournier (198-SG-92) produced 16 points, while Andrew Albicy and Nicolas Batum produced 9 points each in the victory. Joe Ingles answered with 17 points for Australia. Patrick Mills had 15 points in the loss.
Tags : NANDO DE COLO, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL, FRENCH NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: Spain overpower Argentina to claim Gold - Sep 15, 2019
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Spain - Argentina 95:75
Spain celebrated their second ever World Cup Gold. They beat Argentina in the Final in Beijing tonight to claim the title. Ricky Rubio (193-G-90) provided 20 points and 7 rebounds to lead the champions.
Spain opened the game on a 14:2 run. But Argentina found their answer in Brussino as he scored 8 consecutive points to keep Argentina close. Spain however finished the quarter on a strong rally to take a 23:14 lead after ten minutes. Spain quickly ballooned the lead to as many as 14 points in the second period. Nicolas Laprovittola (190-PG-90) came up for Argentina to drag the Latin American side back within 8 points. But Spain stayed confident restoring a double-digit lead and finishing the first half up by 12 points 43:31. Spain started to overwhelm Argentina in the third quarter. Ricky Rubio completed three-point play to give Spain a massive 22-point lead 55:33. But Deck and Facundo Campazzo (181-PG-91) drained back-to-back three-pointers to keep Argentina hopeful. Spain did not allow Argentina any closer in the reminder of the period. The European team accumulated a 66:47 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Argentina tried their hardest to cut the deficit. They narrowed the gap to 11 points but it was as close as Spain allowed them to get. The European powerhouse executed to perfection in the final stages of the games and rallied to the triumph. Marc Gasol (216-C-85) accounted for 14 points, while Rudy Fernandez (197-SF-85), Willy Hernangomez (210-C-94) and Juancho Hernagomez added 11 points each for the winners. Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95) answered with 24 points for Argentina. Nicolas Laprovittola delivered 17 points in the defeat.
Tags : RICKY RUBIO, USA BASKETBALL, SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: USA outlast Poland to claim 7th place - Sep 14, 2019
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USA - Poland 87:74
USA finished their 2019 World Cup campaign on a winning note. They rallied past Poland to clinch the 7th overall position. Donovan Mitchell (190-G-96, college: Louisville) accounted for 16 points and 10 assists to lead the charge.
USA got to a quick start. They poured in 28 points in the first period to open a 14-point lead. USA maintained the pressure throughout the second period despite limited rotation. The North American side grabbed a 47:30 halftime advantage. Poland however refused to give up easily. The Europeans picked up the tempo in the third quarter. They sank 25 points to pull within 8 points heading into the fourth stanza. USA however did not allow Poland closer than 7 points throughout the fourth quarter and raced to a comfortable victory at the end. Joe Harris (198-G-91, college: Virginia) provided 14 points, while Khris Middleton (203-F-91, college: Texas A&M) finished with 13 for the winners. Mateusz Ponitka (198-SF-93) answered with 18 points, while Adam Waczynski (199-SF-89) netted 17 points for Poland.
Tags : DONOVAN MITCHELL, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL
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2019 World Cup: Serbia win against Czech Republic to clinch 5th position - Sep 14, 2019
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Serbia - Czech Republic 90:81
Serbia finished their 2019 World Cup with a win as they outscored Czech Republic 90:81 and clinched the 5th place.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (198-G/F-92) proved as on of the best players in the World as he scored 31 points, had 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
First quarter was finished on tie notes with 20:20, but in second quarter Czech Republic started playing quicker and they were easily finding answers for Serbian defense, which was in some problems in that period of the game. In third quarter we saw real comeback by Serbia, winning ten minutes period by +16 (28:12) was real turn-around at this game. Nikola Jokic (209-C-95, agency: BeoBasket) had 14 rebounds, 7 assists and he scored 7 points, he was also followed by Nikola Milutinov (212-C-94, agency: Octagon Europe) with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
In losing team of Czech Republic Ondrej Balvin (217-C-92, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 12 points with 10 rebounds for his double-double performance on last game of World Cup for his National Team. Martin Peterka (205-C-95) scored 14 points.
Tags : BOGDAN BOGDANOVIC, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL, SERBIAN NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: Spain survive double-overtime drama versus Australia, enter Final - Sep 13, 2019
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Spain - Australia 95:88 (2OT)
Spain are the first 2019 World Cup finalists. They outlasted Australia in double-overtime thriller in Beijing today. Marc Gasol (216-C-85) delivered 33 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the winners.
Spain eked out a narrow 22:21 lead after the opening quarter. Australia stiffened defensively in the second quarter. They limited Spain to just 10 points to take a 5-point halftime lead 37:32. The teams traded baskets throughout the third term. Australia entered the fourth frame up by four points 55:51. It all came down to the final seconds in regulation. Patrick Mills (183-PG-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) gave Australia a 70:65 lead with under three minutes remaining. Ricky Rubio (193-G-90) and Marc Gasol responded with quick four points to pull Spain within one. The bunch of misses from both sides eventually led to two free throws from Marc Gasol to put Spain in front 71:70 with 8 seconds to go. Patrick Mills got fouled on the other end but converted just one of two free throws to send the game into overtime. Patrick Mills had another chance to win the game for the Boomers in the first overtime. He sank two free throws late in the extra period to give Australia an 80:78 lead. But Marc Gasol got fouled with four seconds remaining and calmly sank both attempts to tie things up at 80. Matthew Dellavedova (193-G-90, college: St.Mary's, CA) tried to beat the buzzer with a floater but missed sending the game into the second overtime. Sergio Llull hit two three-pointers to make it 90:82 for Spain midway through the second extra period. Australia could not recover as Spain marched to a thrilling victory at the end. Ricky Rubio provided 19 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds in the win. Patrick Mills replied with game-high 34 points for Australia. Nick Kay (206-F/C-92, college: MSU Denver) added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Boomers.
Tags : MARC GASOL, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL, SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: Argentina smash France to reach Final - Sep 13, 2019
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Argentina - France 80:66
Argentina will play in the 2019 World Cup Final. They eased past France in the second semifinal of the day to set up the clash versus Spain for the Gold medals. Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) came up with another huge performance scoring 28 points and grabbing 13 rebounds to pace the Latin American side.
Argentina set the tone early on. They opened the game on a 10:2 run. France cut the deficit but still trailed 18:21 at the first break. France managed to pull ahead for a 24:23 lead midway through the second period. But not for long though. Argentina responded with a 9:3 run to restore the lead. They established a 39:32 halftime advantage. Argentina quickly boosted the margin to double digits. They secured a 55:40 lead midway through the third term. Argentina entered the fourth quarter up by 12 points 60:48. They controlled the pace in the final stanza. France managed to pull within seven but it was as close as they could get. Numerous missed free throws plagued les Blues as Argentina just coasted to the victory at the end. Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95) finished with 13 points for the winners. Frank Ntilikina (196-PG-98) and Evan Fournier (198-SG-92) banked in 16 points each for France.
Tags : LUIS SCOLA, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL, ARGENTINIAN NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: Serbia top USA, will play for 5th place in China - Sep 12, 2019
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Serbia - USA 94:89
Serbia will play for the fifth position at the 2019 World Cup. They beat USA in the classification round game in Dongguan tonight. Bogdan Bogdanovic (198-G/F-92) scored 28 points and issued 6 assists to lead the European team.
Serbia got to a furious start. They ignited a massive 32:7 run in the first ten minutes. But USA quickly regained composure. They fired 33 points in the second period to pull within 4 points at the big break 40:44. Serbia maintained the lead throughout the third term. And though USA cut the distance to 3 points they were still trailing heading into the fourth quarter 68:71. Serbia opened the final period with 7 points in a row as Vladimir Lucic (201-SF-89, agency: BeoBasket) restored a double-digit lead 78:68. Micic made it 85:72 for Serbia with under five minutes to go. Harrison Barnes (203-F-92, college: UNC) and Kemba Walker (185-PG-90, college: Connecticut) dragged USA within four points 87:91 with under a minute left in regulation. But Bogdan Bogdanovic and Nikola Jokic (209-C-95, agency: BeoBasket) sank three free throws to seal the win for Serbia. Vladimir Lucic produced 15 points in the victory. Harrison Barnes replied with 22 points, while Kemba Walker added 18 points and 8 assists for USA.
Tags : BOGDAN BOGDANOVIC, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL, SERBIAN NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: Czech Republic better Poland in classification game - Sep 12, 2019
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Czech Republic - Poland 94:84
Czech Republic advanced to the fifth place game at the 2019 World Cup. They beat Poland in Shanghai today to set up the clash versus Serbia. Vojtech Hruban (202-F-89) nailed 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to pace the winners.
Both teams got to a quick start. They exchanged baskets at will throughout the first period finishing it tied at 23. But Czech Republic improved defensively in the second quarter. They held Poland to only 12 points in the period to open an 8-point lead 43:35. Poland shifted the gear in the third term. Adam Waczynski (199-SF-89) nailed 8 and Poland went for 28 overall points in the quarter to pull within a single point at the final intermission 63:64. Czech Republic tipped off the fourth stanza with quick five points to restore a safe distance. Poland managed to deny the deficit as A.J. Slaughter (191-G-87, college: WKU, agency: BeoBasket) put them in front 70:69 midway through the fourth period. Adam Waczynski made it 74:72 for Poland with just over five minutes to go. But Vojtech Hruban and Balvin put Czech Republic in charge 84:79 inside the final three minutes of regulation. Adam Waczynski cut the distance to 4 points but Tomas Satoransky (201-PG-91, agency: Octagon Europe) converted a layup to give a decisive 88:82 lead to Czech Republic and they rolled to the victory after that. Tomas Satoransky produced 22 points and 12 assists, while Jaromir Bohacik (197-F/G-92, agency: Octagon Europe) added 21 points in the win. Adam Waczynski topscored with 22 points for Poland. Damian Kulig (205-F/C-87, agency: BeoBasket) and A.J. Slaughter had 12 points each in the loss.
Tags : VOJTECH HRUBAN, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL
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2019 World Cup: France shock USA, advance into semifinal - Sep 11, 2019
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France - USA 89:79
France came up with a loudest win at the 2019 World Cup so far as they edged USA in the quarterfinal clash tonight. Evan Fournier (198-SG-92) produced 22 points to pace les Bleues.
The teams exchanged baskets throughout the first period. The lead changed hands for several times as the scoreboard eventually read 18:18 after ten minutes. France surged ahead in the second term. The European team posted a 36:29 advantage late in the first half. They ended the half leading by 6 points 45:39. Donovan Mitchell (190-G-96, college: Louisville) took over for the USA in the third period. The guard sank 14 points in the quarter to help USA take a 66:63 lead at the final break. But France stayed in the game. Frank Ntilikina (196-PG-98) tied things up at 76 midway through the fourth quarter. Evan Fournier and Rudy Gobert (216-C-92) added four quick points for France as they restored an 80:76 lead. Frank Ntilikina added a jumper to make it 82:76 for les Bleues with just over two minutes to go. Marcus Smart (193-G-94, college: Oklahoma St.) missed two free throws and Kemba Walker (185-PG-90, college: Connecticut) missed two of three free throws and France capitalized. They went 87:79 up and protected the lead in the reminder of the contest. Rudy Gobert came up with a monster double-double of 21 points and 16 rebounds for France. Donovan Mitchell answered with game-high 29 points for USA. Marcus Smart had 11 points in the defeat.
Tags : RUDY GOBERT, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL, FRENCH NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: Australia fend off Czech Republic, complete semifinal picture - Sep 11, 2019
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Australia - Czech Republic 82:70
Australia completed the semifinal picture at the 2019 World Cup. They beat Czech Republic in Shanghai tonight to set up the semifinal battle versus Spain. Patrick Mills (183-PG-88, college: St.Mary's, CA) came up with 24 points to pace the Boomers.
Australia and Czech Republic went neck and neck throughout the first period. The teams were tied at 17 following ten minutes of action. Australia managed to limit the European team to just 13 points in the second term to eke out a 33:30 halftime lead. The decisive push from the Aussies arrived in the third term. They ignited an 18:5 run to take a 57:43 lead. Australia entered the fourth period up by 15 points 63:48. Czech Republic bounced back with a 7:0 run at the start of the final term to narrow the gap. But Andrew Bogut (213-C-84, college: Utah) scored 6 points for the Boomers to keep them in control. Patrick Mills drained a timely three-pointer to give Australia an 80:70 lead with under a minute to go and they never looked back afterwards. Chris Goulding (192-G-88) delivered 14 points for the Boomers. Patrik Auda (204-PF-89, college: Seton Hall, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 21 points for Czech Republic. Tomas Satoransky (201-PG-91, agency: Octagon Europe) had 13 points, 13 assists and 9 rebounds in the defeat.
Tags : PATRICK MILLS, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: Argentina prevail against Serbia in the quarterfinal clash in Dongguan - Sep 10, 2019
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Argentina - Serbia 97:87
Argentina ensured the semifinal berth at the 2019 World Cup. They eliminated the heavy favorites Serbia in the exciting quarterfinal battle in Dongguan today. Facundo Campazzo (181-PG-91) scored 18 points, dished out 12 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds to pace the winners.
The teams entered the team firing on all cylinders. Argentina dropped 25 points in the first period to take a 2-point lead. The Latin American side stayed red hot offensively in the second term. They drained 29 points in the next period to ensure a 54:49 halftime advantage. Serbia managed to slow their opponents down in the third term. The European team held Argentina to just 14 points to pull within a single point at the final break 68:67. Marko Guduric (196-SG-95, agency: BeoBasket) gave Serbia a 70:68 lead early in the fourth quarter. But Argentina quickly regained the lead and boosted the margin to 7 points 80:73 with under five minutes left. Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) opened a double-digit lead for Argentina 87:76 with just over three minutes to go. Argentina stayed in charge throughout the reminder of the contest and rallied to a well-deserved win. Luis Scola topscored with 20 points for Argentina. Bogdan Bogdanovic (198-G/F-92) answered with 21 points, while Nemanja Bjelica (209-SF-88) had 18 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
Tags : FACUNDO CAMPAZZO, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL, ARGENTINIAN NATIONAL TEAM
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2019 World Cup: Spain overcome Poland to enter semifinal stage - Sep 10, 2019
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Spain - Poland 90:78
Spain secured their 2019 World Cup semifinal spot. They beat Poland in the quarterfinal clash today. Ricky Rubio (193-G-90) provided 19 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds to lead the effort.
Spain snatched a 22:18 lead ten minutes into the game. They maintained the lead throughout the second period. Spain accumulated a 46:41 halftime advantage. The complexion of the game did not change in the second half. Spain recorded a 9-point lead at the final intermission 67:58. Spain did not slow down in the fourth quarter. They poured in 23 points in the final stanza and rallied to a comfortable win at the end. Willy Hernangomez (210-C-94) notched 18 points in the victory. A.J. Slaughter (191-G-87, college: WKU, agency: BeoBasket) replied with 19 points for Poland. Adam Waczynski (199-SF-89) had 15 points in the defeat.
Tags : RICKY RUBIO, WORLD CUP BASKETBALL, SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM
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