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Tomislav Zubčić
Tomislav Zubčić (born January 17, 1990) is a Croatian professional basketball player for the London Lions of the British Basketball League (BBL). Standing at 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in), he plays both the power forward and center positions. Professional career NBA On June 28, 2012, Zubčić was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 56th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft. On June 30, 2015, his rights were traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Luke Ridnour and cash considerations. On September 17, 2016, the Thunder renounced to Zubčić's draft rights, making him eligible to sign with any NBA team. Europe Zubčić grew up with KK Zadar youth teams and with Cibona Zagreb juniors. He spent the 2007–08 season with KK Rudeš before returning to Cibona for the 2008–09 season. He went on to win three championships with Cibona, departing the club on January 16, 2013, in order to join Lietuvos rytas of the Lithuanian League. He played half a season with Lie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Forward (basketball)
The power forward (PF), also known as the four or strong forward, is a position in basketball. Power forwards play a role similar to centers. When on offense, they typically play with their backs towards the basket. When on defense, they typically position themselves under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward in man-to-man defense. The power forward position entails a variety of responsibilities, one of which is rebounding. Many power forwards are noted for their mid-range jump-shot, and several players have become very accurate from . Earlier, these skills were more typically exhibited in the European style of play. Some power forwards known as stretch fours, have since extended their shooting range to three-point field goals. In the NBA, power forwards usually range from 6' 7" (2.01 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m) while in the WNBA, power forwards are usually between 6′ 0″ (1.83 m) and 6′ 3″ (1.91 m). Despite the averages, a variety of player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BC Enisey
BC Enisey (russian: БК Енисей) is a Russian professional basketball team from the city of Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia. Since the 2011–12 season, Enisey plays its national domestic league games in the VTB United League. The team colors are blue and white. The club's full name is Basketball Club Enisey Krasnoyarsk. History Enisey Krasnoyarsk was founded as Polytechnic, and played its games at the Krasnoyarsk State Technical University. The team started off in the lower leagues of the Soviet Union, and its best achievement was winning the USSR Cup for teams in Siberia in 1988. In the 1997–98 season, the team played at the highest Russian level for the first time, when it played in the Russian Super League 1. However, the club was relegated immediately, and the next comeback of the club to Russian the highest level was in 2007, when the team was promoted again. In the 2009–10 season, Enisey made its first appearance in a European-wide competition, when it competed i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship
The 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship (Maori: 2009 FIBA I-Raro I Te 19 Tau Toa o Te Ao) was the 9th edition of the FIBA U19 World Championship, the biennial international men's youth basketball championship contested by the U19 national teams of the member associations of FIBA. It was held in Auckland, New Zealand from 2 to 12 July 2009. Qualification * FIBA Africa Under-18 Championship 2008 *# *# * FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship 2008 *# *# *# * FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship 2008 *# *# *# *# * FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship 2008 *# *# *# *# *# * FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship 2008 *# * Host country *# Groups Preliminary round :''Times given below are in New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12).'' Group A Group B Group C Group D Eighth-final round :''Times given below are in New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12).'' Results between preliminary groupmates carry over. Group E Group F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIBA Under-19 World Championship
The FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup (formerly FIBA Under-19 World Championship) is the under-19 men's world basketball championship organised by the International Basketball Federation ( FIBA). From its inauguration in 1979, until 2007, it was held every four years. Since 2007, it has been held biennially. The current champions are the United States, who defeated France France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ... in 2021. Summaries ' A round-robin tournament determined the final standings. Medal table Participation details Tournament awards Most recent award winners (2021) See also * FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup * FIBA Under-17 Women's Basketball World Cup * FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup References External linksBrazilian History [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball
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] |
2013 LKL All-Star Game
The annual 2013 LKL All-star game, was held in Šiauliai Arena, in Šiauliai, on March 17th. Teams * Rimantas Kaukėnas was replaced by Gytis Sirutavičius, of Pieno žvaigždės, due to personal reasons. * Tremmell Darden was replaced by Chase Simon, of Šiauliai, due to his contract termination with Žalgiris. Coaches "Lietuviai" was coached by Lithuanian Virginijus Šeškus, of Prienai, who acquired 4,866 votes. "Time Team" was coached by Spaniard Joan Plaza, of Žalgiris, who acquired 8,672 votes. Game In the third quarter, singer Donatas Montvydas Donatas Montvydas (born 22 October 1987), better known by his stage name Donny Montell, is a Lithuanian singer-songwriter who represented Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. He did so for a second time in 2016, ... stepped on the court, wearing a "Lietuviai" jersey. In 5 minutes of action, he scored 6 points, and dished out 2 assists. References {{LKL Lietuvos krepš ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lietuvos Krepšinio Lyga
Lietuvos krepšinio lyga (LKL) (''English'': Lithuanian Basketball League), also known as Betsafe LKL for sponsorship reasons, is the premier professional men's club basketball league in Lithuania. It is composed of 12 teams, and it is a member of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation. The best LKL clubs are also annual participants of the top European-wide basketball competitions, including the top-tier level EuroLeague. On April 22, 1993, the Lietuvos krepšinio asociacija (''English'': Lithuanian Basketball Association) (LKA) was founded. It was the first professional sports organisation in Lithuania. Lietuvos krepšinio lyga was built on the foundation of the LKA. Former basketball player Šarūnas Marčiulionis is named as the founder of the league. He was the first president of the LKL and served from 1993 to 2002. Remigijus Milašius is the current president of the league since 2013. The league's headquarters is located in Vilnius. A total of 28 teams have competed in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krešimir Ćosić Cup
The Krešimir Ćosić Cup, or Croatian Basketball Cup, is the national basketball cup of Croatia. It is named after the Croatian basketball player Krešimir Ćosić. The cup has been contested since 1992. Title holders * 1991–92: Slobodna Dalmacija * 1992–93: Slobodna Dalmacija * 1993–94: Croatia Osiguranje * 1994–95: Cibona * 1995–96: Cibona * 1996–97: Croatia Osiguranje * 1997–98: Zadar * 1998–99: Cibona * 1999–00: Zadar * 2000–01: Cibona * 2001–02: Cibona VIP * 2002–03: Zadar * 2003–04: Split CO * 2004–05: Zadar * 2005–06: Zadar * 2006–07: Zadar * 2007–08: Zagreb CO * 2008–09: Cibona VIP * 2009–10: Zagreb CO * 2010–11: Zagreb CO * 2011–12: Cedevita * 2012–13: Cibona * 2013–14: Cedevita * 2014–15: Cedevita * 2015–16: Cedevita * 2016–17: Cedevita * 2017–18: Cedevita * 2018–19: Cedevita * 2019–20: Zadar * 2020–21: Zadar * 2021–22: Cibona The finals Performance by club Croatian Basketball Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014–15 A-1 League
The 2014–15 A-1 League ( hr, A-1 liga 2014./15.) was the 24th season of the A-1 League, the highest professional basketball league in Croatia. The first half of the season consisted of 10 teams and 90-game regular season. For second half of the season clubs was divided into two groups. Championship group consisted of 3 teams from ABA League and the best 5 teams from first half of the season. Relegation group consisted of bottom 5 teams from first half of the season. Cedevita won its second Croatian league title against Cibona with a 3–1 win in the final series. Teams and venues *Withdrew **Križevci (11th) *Promoted from A-2 Liga ** Ribola Kaštela (Champion) ** Gorica (Runner-up) Regular season Results Championship round Relegation and promotion rounds Relegation round Teams "carried" the results of the matches played between them from the regular season. Promotion round Relegation/Promotion Play-off Relegation league 5th-placed team faces the 2nd-placed P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 A-1 League
The 2013–14 A-1 League ( hr, A-1 liga 2013./14.) was the 23rd season of the A-1 League, the highest professional basketball league in Croatia. The first half of the season consisted of 10 teams and 90-game regular season. For second half of the season clubs was divided into two groups. Championship group consisted of 3 teams from ABA League and the best 5 teams from first half of the season. Relegation group consisted of bottom 5 teams from first half of the season. For the first time in the history of the club, Cedevita were crowned the Croatian league title champions against Cibona with a 3–0 win in the final series. Teams and venues *Relegated to A-2 Liga **Dubrovnik (14th) *Withdrew ** Osječki sokol (12th) *Promoted from A-2 Liga **Šibenik (Champion) Regular season SourceScoresway.com Championship Round Relegation and Promotion Rounds Relegation Round Promotion Round Relegation/Promotion Play-off Relegation league 5th-placed team faces the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 A-1 League
The 2011–12 A-1 League ( hr, A-1 liga 2011./12.) was the 21st season of the A-1 League, the highest professional basketball league in Croatia. The first half of the season consisted of 11 teams and 110-game regular season (20 games for each of the 11 teams) began on Friday, October 8, 2011 and ended on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The second half of the season consisted of 3 teams from ABA League and the best 5 teams from first half of the season. Playoffs started on May 15, 2012 and ended on June 5. Cibona won its 17th title. Team information Venues and locations Regular season Champions Round Relegation and Promotion Rounds Relegation Round Promotion Round Promotion League comprises five regional second division winners. Relegation/Promotion play-offs Relegation league 5th-placed team Dubrovnik faces the 2nd-placed Promotion league side Crikvenica in a two-legged play-off. The winner on aggregate score after both matches will earn a spot in the 2012– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009–10 A-1 League
The 2009–10 A-1 League ( hr, A-1 liga 2009./10.) was the 19th season of the A-1 League, the highest professional basketball league in Croatia. The first half of the season consisted of 10 teams and 90-game regular season (9 games for each of the 10 teams) began on Saturday, October 17, 2009 and ended on Sunday, March 14, 2010. The second half of the season consists of 4 teams from ABA League and the best 4 teams from first half of the season. Team information Venues and locations Regular season Champions Round Relegation and Promotion Rounds Relegation Round Promotion Round Promotion League comprises five regional second division winners. Playoffs Teams in ''italics'' had home advantage. Teams in bold won the playoff series. Numbers to the left of each team indicate the team's original playoff seeding. Numbers to the right indicate the score of each playoff game. External linksOfficial Site [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
