March 5, 2010
Tony Parker is going through one of his toughest NBA campaigns to date, but insists his desire to play for France at the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Men still burns bright.
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March 4, 2010
FIBA
Nicolas Batum missed the first 45 games of the NBA season while recovering from shoulder injury, but he looks better than ever right now with the Portland Trail Blazers.
And that’s great news for France, who will play at the FIBA World Championship later this year in Turkey.
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March 4, 2010
FIBA
One Canada international that is building up a full head of steam ahead of the FIBA World Championship for Men in Turkey is Andy Rautins of Syracuse University.
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December 28, 2009
Following the draw for the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey and with the full tournament schedule known, the application process for media accreditation is now open.
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December 16, 2009
In terms of renewing old acquaintances, Tall Black shooter Kirk Penney has seen his prayers answered by the FIBA World Championship for Men draw in Istanbul last night.
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December 15, 2009
The Tall Blacks have drawn defending champions Spain in pool play at next year’s FIBA World Championship for Men in Turkey.
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December 14, 2009
Tall Black shooter Kirk Penney has wandered the world basketball landscape more than any other Kiwi, so he is philosophical in the buildup to tomorrow’s draw for the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Men in Turkey.
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December 14, 2009
The Tall Blacks have avoided China, Asian champions Iran and African champions Angola in pool play at next year’s FIBA World Championship for Men.
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December 14, 2009
Scott Preston, stuff.co.nz
Winning the Oceania championship in August should have given the New Zealand Tall Blacks a chance at a more favourable draw for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
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December 13, 2009
Germany, Lithuania, Russia and Lebanon have been awarded the final four wild-card spots at next year’s FIBA World Championship for Men in Turkey.
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