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Gregor Hrovat
Gregor Hrovat (born August 18, 1994) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for JDA Dijon of the LNB Pro A and the Basketball Champions League. With his 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) he plays as a swingman. He also represents the Slovenian national team. Early life Hrovat was born in the coastal city of Koper, Slovenia, where he also started his basketball career at Koš Koper. He was a member of the Slovenian U-16, U-18 and U-20 national team. He played at the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship where he averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Next year he also played in 2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. Professional career Hrovat signed his first professional basketball deal in 2011 with Helios Domžale. In his first year he was loaned to BC Logatec for one season. In 2012 he returned to Helios Domžale where he played till 2014. He also played 2014 Slovenian All Star Game. Union / Petrol Olimpija On May 25, 2014, he signed a three-year deal with the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shooting Guard
The shooting guard (SG), also known as the two, two guard or off guard,Shooting guards are 6'3"–6'7"BBC Sports academy URL last accessed 2006-09-09. is one of the five traditional basketball position, positions in a regulation basketball game. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense. Some teams ask their shooting guards to dribble, bring up the ball as well; these players are known colloquially as tweener (basketball), combo guards. A player who can switch between playing shooting guard and small forward is known as a swingman. In the NBA, shooting guards usually range from to while in the WNBA, shooting guards tend to be between and . Characteristics and styles of play ''The Basketball Handbook'' by Lee Rose (basketball), Lee Rose describes a shooting guard as a player whose primary role is to score points. As the name suggests, most shooting guards are good long-range shooters, typically averaging 35–40 perce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Basketball Cup
The French Basketball Cup, or French Basketball Federation Cup, (french: Coupe de France de Basket) is the annual national basketball federation cup competition of France. It is organized by the French Basketball Federation. It is also known as the Trophée Robert Busnel (Robert Busnel Trophy), named after the late basketball player Robert Busnel, who died in 1991. A total of 54 amateur and professional teams from France, participate in the cup competition.http://www.ffbb.com/sites/default/files/2014-07-25_-_rsp_cdf_robert_busnel_-_2014-2015_vfin.pdf History * 1952–53 to 1968–69 French Cup (including professional clubs)* * 1981–82 to 1984–85 Federation Cup * 1992–93 to 1994–95 League Cup * 1995–96 to present French Cup (including professional clubs) :*From 1971 to 1995, the French Cup was not contested by professional clubs. Title holders * 1952–53 ASVEL * 1953–54 PUC * 1954–55 PUC * 1955–56 Auboué * 1956–57 ASVEL * 1957–58 Étoile Charlevil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KK Cedevita Olimpija
Košarkarski klub Cedevita Olimpija ( en, Cedevita Olimpija Basketball Club), commonly referred to as KK Cedevita Olimpija or simply Olimpija, is a men's professional basketball club based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The club competes in the ABA League and the EuroCup, as well as in the Slovenian League. The club was established in 2019 after the merger of the most successful Slovenian club Olimpija and the Croatian powerhouse Cedevita. Cedevita Olimpija inherited 70 trophies of both predecessors and their competition licences for its inaugural season. History Background KK Cedevita Olimpija is an outcome of a merger of two clubs from neighboring countries, the Slovenian club Petrol Olimpija from Ljubljana and the Croatian team Cedevita from Zagreb, which is the first such instance of two clubs from different countries merging. Olimpija was the winner of 17 Slovenian Championships and 20 Slovenian Cups. It traces its history back to 1946 and adopted the name Olimpija i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABA League
The ABA League, renamed to the ABA League First Division in 2017, is the 1st-tier regional men's professional basketball league that originally featured clubs from the former Yugoslavia (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia). Due to sponsorship reasons, the league was also known as the Goodyear League from 2001 to 2006, the NLB League from 2006 to 2011, and as the AdmiralBet ABA League from 2021. The league coexists alongside scaled-down national leagues in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. All but one of Adriatic League clubs join their country's own competitions in late spring after the Adriatic League regular season and post-season have been completed. In the past, the league has also consisted of clubs from Bulgaria ( Levski), the Czech Republic ( ČEZ Nymburk), Hungary ( Szolnoki Olaj), and Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv) that received wild card invitations. The Adriatic League i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KK Union Olimpija
Košarkarski klub Olimpija ( en, Olimpija Basketball Club) was a men's professional basketball club based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Olimpija has won 23 National League championships, including eight consecutive titles between 1992 and 1999. They have played in two different National Leagues since 1946, the Yugoslav Federal League (1946–1991) and the Slovenian League (1991–2019). Olimpija has won three regional league championships, one in the Adriatic League and two championships in the Central European League. They have also won 20 National Cup tournaments, 8 National Supercup titles, and one FIBA Saporta Cup. In July 2019, the team merged with Cedevita, forming a new club Cedevita Olimpija. History Olimpija basketball club was founded in 1946 as a section of the Svoboda Physical Culture Society. The first basketball game was played the same year against Udarnik and Olimpija came out on top with the score of 37–14. Late in 1946, the club was renamed Enotnost and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball Club Logatec
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or by passing it to a teammate, both of which require considerable skill. On offense, players may use a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KK Domžale
The Helios Suns are a men's professional basketball club based in Domžale, Slovenia. The club competes in the Slovenian First League and the ABA League Second Division. They have won the national league in the 2006–07 and 2015–16 seasons. Since 1981, their main sponsor is local chemical company Helios. Their home arena is Komunalni center Hall. History In August 2014, the team changed its name from KK Helios Domžale to Helios Suns. Honours League *Slovenian First League ::Winners: 2006–07, 2015–16 ::Runners-up: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2021–22 Cup *Slovenian Cup ::Winners: 2007 ::Runners-up: 2008, 2011, 2013, 2022 * Slovenian Supercup ::Runners-up: 2007, 2008, 2016, 2022 Regional *Alpe Adria Cup ::Winners: 2015–16 ::Runners-up: 2016–17 Players Current roster Head coaches The following is a list of head coaches since 2005: * Memi Bečirović, July 2005–June 2007 * Zoran Martič, June 2007–June 2008 * Rade Mijanović, June 2008� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
The 2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship was the 16th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. The competition was played in Tallinn, Estonia, from 9 to 21 July 2013. For the first time competition was increased to 20 participating teams from tournament scheme of 16 teams which was introduced in 2005. Participating teams * (4th place, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B) * (Winners, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B) * (Runners-up, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B) * * * * * * (3rd place, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B) * * * * * * * * * * * First round The first-round groups draw took place on 8 December 2012 in Freising, Germany. In this round, the twenty teams were allocated in four groups of five teams each. The top three advanced to the Second Round. The last two teams of each group played in the Classification Games. Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
The 2012 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was the 29th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. 16 teams featured the competition, held in Lithuania and Latvia from 9 to 19 August 2012. Spain were the defending champions. The top 5 teams qualify for the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. Participating teams * (Winners, 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B) * * (Runners-up, 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B) * * * * * * * * * * * * * Group stages Preliminary round In this round, the sixteen teams were allocated in four groups of four teams each. The top three advanced to the Qualifying Round. The last team of each group played for the 13th–16th place in the Classification Games. :''Times given below are in CEST (UTC+2).'' Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group C ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group D ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Second round The twelve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slovenia Men's National Under-20 Basketball Team
The Slovenia men's national under-20 basketball team ( sl, Slovenska košarkarska reprezentanca do 20 let) is the representative for Slovenia in international under-20 basketball competitions, and it is organized and run by the Basketball Federation of Slovenia (''Košarkarska zveza Slovenije''). The Slovenia under-20 national basketball team represents Slovenia at the FIBA U20 European Championship. Competitive record FIBA U20 European Championship FIBA Under-21 World Championship :Note: The FIBA Under-21 World Championship was a men's under-21 basketball competition organized by FIBA. It discontinued in 2005. Team Past rosters 1994 Europe Under-22 Championship: finished 8th among 12 teams4. Gorazd Murovec, 5. Radoslav Nesterović, 6.Marko Milič, 7. Aleš Kunc, 8. Radovan Trifunović, 9. Miha Šetina, 10.Klemen Zaletel, 11.Marko Tušek, 12.Slavko Duščak, 13. Boris Gorenc, 14. Luka Jovanovič, 15. Matjaž Cizej (Coach: Lado Gorjan) 1996 Europe Under-22 Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koš Koper
Koš (german: Andreasdorf, hu, Kós) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia. Etymology Slovak ''kôš'', ''koš'' - a basket, but also a knitted fence. ''Kos'' (1408). History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1367. Geography The municipality lies at an altitude of 270 metres and covers an area of 13.586 km². It has a population of about 900 people. Genealogical resources The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia" * Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1691-1906 (parish A) See also * List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia This is an alphabetical list of the 2,891 Obec, obcí (singular ''obec'', "municipality") in Slovakia. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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