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PalaCatania Tip-Off Set for Serie C Third Round Nuova Pallacanestro Marsala travels to face PGS Sales at PalaCatania on Sunday, October 11, as reported by Itaca Notizie. The Round 3 fixture places the visiting Marsala squad against a heavily reconstructed Catania side looking to establish traction in the regional basketball division. Both teams enter the … Read more
FC Barcelona’s youth academy has made an immediate impression in American collegiate basketball, with 17-year-old Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje delivering a dominant 19-point performance in his preseason debut for Duke University. The reach of the basketball pipeline is reshaping top-tier NCAA rosters for the 2026-27 season as former Blaugrana prospects step into roles across powerhouse programs. Duke … Read more
Franco-Angolan Kevin Kokila made his long-awaited EuroLeague debut on Thursday, October 8, 2026, logging seven minutes of action off the bench for Virtus Bologna in an 87-94 victory over Bayern Munich at the SAP Garden. The 24-year-old big man stepped onto the continental floor for the first time following a recovery period from a hamstring … Read more
LeBron James made his official debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on October 9, 2026, recording 10 points, five assists, and four rebounds in a preseason matchup against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in New York. First Appearance in Philadelphia Uniform James played as a starter in his first official contest since joining the 76ers, … Read more
Six municipal and enterprise teams opened play in Luzhou on October 9 for the southern division group stage of the 2026 Sichuan Provincial Workers Basketball League, known locally as the Sichuan “GongBA.” Opening Match Sets the Pace in Luzhou The tournament tipped off at the Luzhou venue after six representatives from the national worker pioneer … Read more
“It was a little weird, obviously, but basketball is always basketball and you play on the floor,” LeBron James said after stepping onto the court wearing a Philadelphia 76ers jersey for the first time. The traditional pre-game chalk toss landed on the number 23 of the Philadelphia 76ers on October 9, marking a shift in … Read more
NBA and FIBA officials confirmed their ongoing commitment to building a new professional European basketball league on Thursday, October 8, outlining a partnership with Euroleague Basketball as their preferred path forward just two days after Euroleague club shareholders rejected their formal proposal, as reported by Espn. The Shareholder Assembly Rejection at Cernobbio The refusal took … Read more
Aday Mara has emerged as Spanish basketball’s newest unicorn following two standout preseason games with the Oklahoma City Thunder, averaging high production and showing the unique blend of size, skill, and court vision that caught the attention of scouts across Europe and the United States, according to La Vanguardia. Preseason Production With The Oklahoma City … Read more
Former professional basketball player Luis Parejo has taken over as the sporting director of Cáceres Basket in Segunda FEB, returning to the club where he spent multiple seasons before his retirement. In an interview, Parejo stated that he stepped into the role because he believes the Spanish club can be rescued from its recent sporting … Read more
Former NBA star Dwight Howard reflected on his ongoing international basketball career during a promotional visit to Japan, explaining that stints in Taiwan and other countries have revitalized his passion for the sport as he approaches age 40. Dwight Howard Shares Motivation Behind Global Playing Career in Japan Dwight Howard arrived in Japan for the … Read more