Greece has announced their full squad on Sunday night, after beating Russia, in a four-nation friendly (80-65), a part of the Eurobasket preparations. Coach Fotis Katsikaris has decided to go with an experienced team, which is the reason why this year’s roster is filled by the country’s most well known names in the world of basketball.
As the transfer window is coming to a close, it is more than obvious that Belgrade’s red and whites want to do everything to further strengthen its squad for the upcoming season. Ryan Thompson is landing at BC Red Star.
The latest player to sign for the Serbian team is a 27 year-old, 1,98m (6’6) tall guard, that has spent the past season playing in the German Bundesliga. He can cover more than one position on court, by playing both as small forward, and point guard, depending on the team’s tactical ideas. A variety that will come in as very useful to coach, Dejan Radonjić.
Aside from Germany, he played four seasons for the Rider University, a season in Italy, and two more in Belgium, one for Okapi Aalstar and Oostende, where he won the League and the Cup, in the 2013/2014 season. During the past season, in Brose Baskets Bamberg, he had an average of 12,3 points, 2,3 rebounds, and a 42% of 3 point hits.
He is the younger brother of Jason Thompson, another basketball player of the family, who was traded this summer for the Golden State Warriors.
After weeks of wait, the Greek-cameroonian center has finally arrived. The most well known signing of this transfer window for BC Red Star, Sofoklis Schortsanitis, has reached Belgrade, ready to take on the trainings.
Nakon nedelja čekanja, Sofoklis Skortsanitis je stigao u Beograd. Kao po dogovoru, stameni grčko-kamerunski centar je pristigao na aerodrom Nikola Tesla danas popodne, gde mu je pružena tradicionalna srpska dobrodošlica. Nakon koje ga nije čekao luksuzan auto, pa čak ni taksi.
After two wins in as many matches against Israel, the Serbian National Team is leaving Tel Aviv more than contented. The players of coach Aleksandar Đorđević were able to prevail in another friendly, showing off good results from their preparation work. The final score was 79-71, in favor of the guests.
A fairly easy win for Serbia against Israel, the host of two friendly matches, as part of the Eurobasket preparation interval. The team lead by coach Aleksandar Đorđević and captain Miloš Teodosić has won by 85-70, in a match with a strong offense and series of easy shots for the guests.
Germany’s strong center, Maik Zirbes is forced to miss the upcoming European Basketball Championship, due to an ankle injury that occurred during a friendly match against Letonia. The interval needed in order for the injury to heal properly is about six weeks long. Nevertheless, Zirbes will be thoroughly examined in the days that follow, and the severity of the injury, as well as the length of the recovery, will be known next week.
His manager, M. Ražnatović has confirmed that the player won’t be able to take part in the National Team’s efforts on the Eurobasket. It is also believed that the Zirbes will be ready by the time the new league season starts. He continues to play for the Belgrade’s red and whites, BC Crvena zvezda.
La lista ya queda hecha y España tiene a sus 12 jugadores para el Campeonato Europeo de baloncesto. Sergio Scariolo hoy ha declarado quien representará a España, como parte de la Selección nacional.
The final 12 player roster for the upcoming Eurobasket was announced today. Spanish coach, Sergio Scariolo has chosen his team, that is formed by well known stars, as well as some new faces, meant to represent the future of the Spanish National Team. The 12 chosen ones will play two matches against Macedonia and one, against the Czech Republic, as part of their final preparations for the European Basketball Championship.
Selektor reprezentacije Srbije, Aleksandar Đorđević, poranio je sa otkrivanjem još dva imena igrača koji neće ići na predstojeći Eurobasket. Reč je o Luki Mitroviću i Marku Kešelju.
There are two names less for Serbia’s National Team shortlist, at the upcoming Eurobasket. Luka Mitrović and Marko Kešelj are no longer part of the team.
Na pripremama od večeras Nastić je zajedno sa još 13 saigrača. Čeka se još samo Skorcanitis.
Košarkaška reprezentacija Srbije, trijumfovala je na pripremnom takmičenju, pred početak Eurobasketa. U finalu dvodnevnog Trofeja Beograda, savladali su selekciju Rusije ubedljivim rezultatom, 95:61.
Izabranici Aleksandra Đorđevića na parketu su delovali organizovano, i u punoj formi. Izuzetno bitan podatak, pred veliku evropsku proveru. Najefikasniji igrač bio je Miroslav Raduljica (15p, 4sk), dok je kapiten Miloš Teodosić (12 p, 7 sk, 3 as), večeras proglašen najkorisnijem igračem turnira.
Večerašnje izdanje reprezentacije daje više nego dovoljno razloga za optimizam i čestitke.Rusi su bili konkurentni u samo prvoj deonici, dok ih je u nastavku, selekcija Srbije neutralisala i do kraja utakmice samo povećavala razliku. Publika u Areni je imala prilike da ponovo vidi veliki broj sjajnih poteza, poput trojki Teodosića, proboja Nedovića, te inicijative Dangubića. Naš MVP je ponovo dokazao da igri reprezentacije daje posebnu dimenziju, te da je pobeda uz njegovo zalaganje na parketu gotovo zagarantovana.
Selektor Đorđević dodaje da je uvek moguće dodatno se spremiti, te da on nikada nije zadovoljan. Takođe najavljuje i svođenje finalnog spiska za Evropski šampionat, na koje za sada ne ide samo Stefan Pot, koji je zamenio povređenog Stefana Jovića. Ostaje još četiri igrača, koje treba “precrtati”.
Velike nade se polažu u srpsku reprezentaciju na Eurobasketu, koja se smatra jednim od najvećih konkurenata za uzimanje evropske krune.
The Serbian National Team has beat Russia in the final match of the friendly Belgrade Trophy tournament, by 95:61. The players of coach Aleksandar Đorđević have shown absolute dominance, from the beginning of the second quarter, and continued increasing the result difference, until the final whistle.
Tonight’s best player was Miroslav Raduljica with 15 points and 4 rebounds, while Miloš Teodosić was declared as the tournament’s MVP. He received the award from Igor Rakočević. Serbia’s playing style and fitness shows many reasons for optimism, while Teodosić’s presence marks a key difference on court.
The crowd at the Belgrade Arena had a chance to see more incredible moves, and confirm many of the high hopes for the upcoming Eurobasket.
Coach Đorđević has taken the post-match press conference to point out the effort of his players, the fact that there is always time to be even better, and that he is “never satisfied”. He has also named only one player who won’t be going to the Championship, Stefan Pot, who had replaced the injured Stefan Jović during the preparatory interval. There are four more names to cross over, before the beginning of the European Championship, a competition where Serbia is considered as one of the top contenders.
