Hoopsfix’s Top 10 Moments of 2010

December 31, 2010

As 2010 comes to a close, I thought it would be good to look back at the year that Hoopsfix has had. Launching January 1st 2010, it is almost exactly a year to the day since the site’s inception and the last 365 days have had many great moments. Here I’ll take a look at [...]

Vanderbeken Has Career Night, NCAA Recap

December 31, 2010

Jamie Vanderbeken made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points Thursday night, leading Iowa State to a 60-47 victory at struggling Virginia.Vanderbeken played 32 minutes, going 9/12 from the field, (5/8 from three, 1/1 at the line),  for 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots. The Cyclones (12-2) won their sixth in a [...]

England Victorious, Haris Tournament Day 3

December 30, 2010

It was England who were crowned champions of the 5th annual Haris Memorial Tournament yesterday, as they routed Manchester 1 73-49 in the final. England never relinquished their lead after going up 2-1 just over two minutes in, putting in their best performance of the tournament and cruising from start to finish against a Magic [...]

Bryan-Amaning in Fine Form, NCAA Recap

December 30, 2010

Matthew Bryan-Amaning was in fine form as Washington rallied to beat Southern California 73-67 in overtime in the Pac-10 opener for both teams on Wednesday night. Bryan-Amaning finished with 18 points and 8 rebounds along with 1 block on 6/11 shooting and 6/9 at the line in 38 minutes. Monmouth (N.J.) suffered a 74-69 loss [...]

Haris Memorial Tournament-Day 2

December 29, 2010

Day 2 of the Haris Memorial Tournament went down with a bang, with a number of down to the wire games and impressive individual performances. The days results see the semi-finals set, with Magic 1 taking on Luxembourg and England taking on Breitengubach. Magic 2 vs Luxembourg The first game of the day saw Magic [...]

Robinson, Adegboye Lead Brits, NCAA Recap

December 29, 2010

Rider defeated Howard 78-64 on Tuesday night for it’s third win in a row. Justin Robinson played 35 minutes, going 7/10 from the field (5/7 threes, 3/4 at the line) for 22 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. His 5 three pointers were a career high. Teammate Tom Pereira registered a DNP. Elsewhere, [...]

Haris Memorial Tournament Begins, Day 1 Recap

December 28, 2010

The 5th Annual Haris Memorial Tournament opened yesterday at the Amaechi Centre, Manchester, with some of the top English basketball talent in the country on display. Magic 1 vs Cyprus In the first game of the day, Magic 1 took on Cyprus in what was always going to be a test for them. Going down [...]

Sheffield Junior Talent on Display in Alumni Game

December 26, 2010

Some of the top former and current talent to pass through the Sheffield Junior Sharks programme will be on display in their second annual alumni game to be held on the 29th December at the All Saints Sports Centre in Sheffield. Familiar faces from recent Junior Sharks teams will come together to play this one-off [...]

Pops Named BOA Olympic Athlete of the Year

December 26, 2010

The British Olympic Association named the Olympic Athlete of the Year award winners on Tuesday, with Pops Mensah-Bonsu taking home the honours in the basketball category. The award was introduced in 2005, to mark the BOA’s Centenary Year and the success of London being awarded the 2012 Olympic Games. The BOA presented a trophy to [...]

Ogo, Ikhinmwin Top Performers, NCAA Recap

December 26, 2010

Thursday 23rd December Ogo Adegboye came up clutch, sinking a 3 pointer with 20 seconds remaining to force overtime, but it wasn’t enough as Virginia Tech edged St. Bonaventure 76-68 in overtime on Thursday night. Ogo Adegboye played 45 minutes, finishing with 17 points, 4 assists and 4 steals going 6/12 from the field (4/9 [...]