Here is a list of winners for the 2010 season from the various divisions in the WCBA.
Attached is the list of players invited to the WCBA senior trials for the Senior IPT to be held in Cape Town from 13 to 18 December 2010. Please inform the players of your club of their inclusion. The first practices will be on Tuesday 2 November at Belhar Sports Center. Ladies practice 18:00 to 20:00, Men’s practice 19:30 to 21:30 Continue reading »
While in South Africa on an outreach tour in connection with Hoops4Hope that lasted just a few days, a Canadian group of players beat Cape Peninsula University by 28 points on monday and came face to face with the best team in the Cape at the moment, Montana Vikings on Wednesday 19 May at the Belhar Sports Center. These games were more like practice games than anything else for all teams concerned. Continue reading »
Amadou Gallo fall joins the NBA as vice president of development in africa
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2010 – Amadou Gallo Fall is joining the NBA on January 25 to serve as Vice President of Development for the NBA in Africa it was announced today by Heidi Ueberroth, President, NBA International.
Fall will be responsible for leading the NBA’s efforts to help grow the game and participation in Africa working with the local federations and basketball entities. He will oversee the NBA’s grassroots events and its partnerships with marketing, media and consumer products companies. Fall will start in the NBA’s New York office and then relocate to Johannesburg, South Africa this spring. Continue reading »
Day 9 in Belgrade. Serbia clinch the title - Jul 11, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Final
Serbia – Russia 73:51
Serbia triumphed at the World University Games in Belgrade. In 2007 Serbia stopped one step away from the title but the home tournament brought the long-awaited success. Nemanja Protic (182-G-86) scored 19 points to pace the hosts past Russia.
Serbia set the flying tempo in the opening period. Russia struggled to match the rhythm as Serbia cleared off to an 11-point distance at the first break. Russia gradually adjusted and started to make their presence felt. They outgunned Serbia 20:17 in the second period to stay hopeful at halftime. But the second half became a nightmare for a Sergey Belov team. Low accuracy plagued Russia as they struggled to keep close with the home team. Serbia notched a 14-point advantage at three-quarter time. The home team remained aggressive defensively in the final quarter allowing their opponents to account for only 10 points.
Marko Simonovic (202-F-86, agency: Beo Basket) connected for 12 points for Serbia. Milan Macvan and Nemanja Bjelica added 8 points each in the victory. Aleksey Kotishevskiy (190-F-85) responded with 13 points for Russia. Eugeny Voronov had 12 points in the losing case.
Serbia: Nemanja Protic 19, Marko Simonovic 12, Milan Macvan 8, Nemanja Bjelica 8
Russia: Aleksey Kotishevskiy 13, Eugeny Voronov 12
Bronze medals game
USA – Israel 91:80
The USA celebrated the victory in the bronze medals game at the World University Games in Serbia. A Bo Ryan team held off pesky Israel to occupy the third position.
The first quarter was a close affair with neither team able to take a serious lead. The North American team enjoyed a slender 24:22 advantage at the first break. The US team paid more attention to defense in the second quarter to hold Israel to 14 points. The margin grew at 7 points with twenty minutes gone in the game. Israel increased the tempo in the third quarter. They accounted for 28 points in the frame and got within 6 at three-quarter time. But the USA stayed cold-blooded in the dying moments keeping Israel at safe distance till the final buzzer.
Lazar Hayward (198-F-86) scored 14 points and pulled down 9 boards for the USA. Da’Sean Butler added 13 points, while Talor Battle delivered 12 points in the victory. Elishay Kadir (203-F-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) replied with 28 points and 9 boards for Israel. Gal Mekel had 16 points in defeat.
The United States had a 43:37 advantage on the glass and suffered only 10 turnovers down the stretch. Both teams accounted for 46% of field goals.
USA: Lazar Hayward 14, Da’Sean Butler 13, Talor Battle 12
Israel: Elishay Kadir 28, Gal Mekel 16 Continue reading »
With the Paralympics over, here is a quick rundown of the wheelchair basketball results.
| Province | City | Team name | Contact person | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | Grahamstown | Makana Spears | Rodney | 082 922 6203 |
| Eastern Cape | Mthatha | Mthatha Heats | Rodney | 082 922 6203 |
| Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | Gemineyez | Lusanda Kwinana | 076 617 2364 |
| Gauteng | Pretoria | Tshwane Phantoms | Sam Okumu | 076 040 9591 |
| Gauteng | Alberton | Jozi Jets | Luthando | 082 319 7248 |
| Gauteng | Pretoria | Mamelodi Vultures | Gordon | 076 373 4562 |
| Gauteng | Ennerdale | Predators | Faizel Green | 083 485 4911 |
| Gauteng | Pretoria | Pretoria Heat | Neo Mothiba | 012 366 0533 |
| Gauteng | Pretoria/Jo'burg | Momentum | Thanda | 073 163 5696 |
| Gauteng | Johannesburg | Egoli Magic | Sifiso | 072 872 5668 |
| Gauteng | Johannesburg | Soweto Raptors | Nthato Selebi | 082 456 7743 |
| Gauteng | Johannesburg | Wanderers Scorpions | Kwame Mdaka | 082 514 8219 |
| Kwazulu Natal | Durban | Durban Victory | Elle | 071 328 9090 |
| Kwazulu Natal | Durban | Kearsney College / APN | Rocco | 082 808 9677 |
| Kwazulu Natal | Durban | Slam Shooters | Bongani Chamane | 071 7698 314 / 031 777 9671 |
| Kwazulu Natal | Durban | 073 175 3768 | ||
| Kwazulu Natal | Ladysmith | Snappers | 074 244 3636 | |
| Limpopo | Polokwane | Brookings Sporting | Abram Mash | 071 303 0739 |
| Limpopo | Polokwane | UL Bulldogs | Tshegofatso Mogashoa | 078 268 5507 |
| Limpopo | Thohyandou | Univen Phoenix | Rofhiwa "Rof" Ligege | 076 443 8660 |
| Limpopo | Thohoyandou | Univen Silver Falcons | Rofhiwa "Rof" Ligege | 076 443 8660 |
| Limpopo | Tzaneen | Nkowankowa Shooting Stars | Phumlani Chauke | 074 687 3709 |
| Mpumalanga | Elukwatini | Tjakastad Cheeters | Mndeni Khumalo | 082 721 2701 |
| Mpumalanga | Ermelo | Wesselton Bullets | Nicholus Simelane | 083 400 9349 |
| Mpumalanga | Nelspruit | Daantjie Shooterz | Swenky Mamba | 076 603 5246 |
| Mpumalanga | Secunda | Unidos | Soll Mngomezulu | 072 429 8343 |
| Mpumalanga | Witbank | Emalahleni Rockets | Greaterman | 073 445 1969 |
| Western Cape | Cape Town | Stardust | Frank | 074 951 0371 |
| Your province | Your city | Your team | You | Your no/email |
Men
On the Men’s side, Australia won the gold medal, defeating Canada with a final score of 72-60. The win was significant for Australia considering that Canada led for much of the match. Australia had a balanced attack, with three players scoring 16 or more points and all but one of their players in the points. (Scoresheet)
Great Britain won the bronze over the USA, defeating them by a margin of 85-77 behind a fantastic 32 points by Terence Bywater. (Scoresheet)
