Latest News

BELARUS EDGE GB IN SUMMER OPENERS
By Mark Woods on May 13, 2013
Great Britain’s women suffered a 64-50 loss to Belarus on Monday to drop to 0-2 from their trip to Lithuania.
20

NIJT In Review: Badalona Crowned Champs, England Compete
By Sam Neter on May 13, 2013
Club Joventut Badalona were crowned the 2013 Nike International Junior Tournament champions after rolling over FC Barcelona Regal, 82-59, in the final at the O2...
OLYMPIACOS RETAIN EUROLEAGUE CROWN
By Mark Woods on May 12, 2013
Olympiacos retained basketballâ€™s Euroleague title at Londonâ€™s 02 Arena, defeating Real Madrid 100-88 at the close of a frenetic final which swung back and forth...
Alberto Abalde Steals & Dunks Before Marc Garcia Responds with the Anklebreaker!
By Sam Neter on May 12, 2013
Check out eventual NIJT MVP winner, Joventut Badalona’s Alberto Abalde. getting the steal and throwdown in the NIJT London final, before Bracelona’s Marc Garcia responds...
3

Ben Lawson Dunks on OKK Spars & Catches Lob vs INSEP!
By Sam Neter on May 11, 2013
Check out England’s 6’10” 1995 born big man Ben Lawson throwing down a couple of nice dunks against OKK Spars and INSEP at the NIJT...
37

Luke Nelson DROPS Defender Before Dropping the Dime!
By Sam Neter on May 10, 2013
One more Luke Nelson clip from today against INSEP at the NIJT – check him out as he puts a defender on the floor before...
REAL, OLYMPIACOS SET UP EUROLEAGUE FINAL
By Mark Woods on May 10, 2013
Olympiacos thrashed CSKA Moscow 69-52 to book their place in Sundayâ€™s Euroleague Final, defeating CSKA Moscow in Fridayâ€™s first semi at Londonâ€™s 02 Arena. Theyâ€™ll...
7

Luke Nelson’s Two CLUTCH Buckets to Force OT vs INSEP!
By Sam Neter on May 10, 2013
Luke Nelson is on a bit of streak recently; first it was against Leicester, then Essex Leopards, and today INSEP were the latest team to...
Dusan Ristic Dominates Against China in NIJT Opener!
By Sam Neter on May 10, 2013
Check out one of the top ’95 born talents in Europe, IJT Crvena Zvezda Telekom Belgrade’s 7’0″ Dusan Ristic, showing off his impressive skill set...
LONDON HOPES FOR CLASSIC FINAL FOUR
By Mark Woods on May 10, 2013
It might be a classic. It might be a Clasico. But the Euroleague semi-final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona tonight in London (ESPN, 8pm)...
DREW SULLIVAN STAYING WITH LEICESTER
By MVP Staff on May 10, 2013
Reigning British Basketball League MVP Drew Sullivan has agreed a new one-year deal with Leicester Riders.
Mario Hezonja Throws Down the Backdoor Lob at the NIJT!
By Sam Neter on May 9, 2013
Check out super-talent Mario Hezonja going backdoor to throw down this nice alley oop today against England! The Croatian sensation will be displaying his skills...
SPANOULIS IS EUROLEAGUE MVP
By Mark Woods on May 9, 2013
Vassilis Spanoulis of Olympiacos Piraeus has been named 2012-13 Euroleague MVP ahead of Final Four in London.
3

Euroleague NIJT Preview; Rosters, Schedule & Info
By Sam Neter on May 8, 2013
The Euroleague Basketball Nike International Junior Tournament, the top junior club competition in Europe, tips off on Thursday at the London Soccerdome, next to the...