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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019
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Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, and China player Yi Jianlian react during the 2019 FIBA World Cup match between China and Nigeria. Photo: Xinhua
FIBA

China face Japan, Australia and Taiwan in Fiba World Cup draw

Chinese men’s basketball team looking to qualify for 2023 tournament held in Japan, Philippines and Indonesia after missing out on Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

NBA

Filipino NBA G-League star Sotto ready to ‘earn respect’ in NBA G-League

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East Asia Super League

Building Asian basketball’s first ‘Champions League’

Chinese Basketball Association

‘Enjoy the next few weeks’ Andrew Bogut tells Rockets GM Morey

Australian centre ends his tweet with “NMSL” hashtag, referencing the ‘your mother is dead’ message popular in China

Andrew Bogut of Australia (centre) in Fiba World Cup 2019 action for Australia at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing. Photo: AP

China basketball coach Li Nan resigns after World Cup flop

The former player, who came under fire for China’s poor display on home soil, tenders his resignation after Red Team finish 24th out of 32

FIBA

Spain beat Argentina to win first Basketball World Cup since 2006

Spain, who were considered outsiders for the crown at the start of the tournament, last won world title in 2006 in Japan.

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FIBA

Australia’s Bogut to be investigated for Basketball World Cup rant

Australian player ranted about corruption after the bronze medal match loss.

Andrew Bogut of Australia could be in hot water with basketball’s governing body. Photo: AP
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

France knock defending champion US out of Basketball World Cup medal rounds

Americans lose for the first time from the medal rounds of the tournament in 17 years while Australia make history by reaching the semis in Shanghai

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

China miss out on Olympic basketball qualification spot after falling flat again

Chairman Yao Ming says he will take full responsibility as China finish with two wins and fall behind Iran on point difference.

FIBA

China crash out of basketball World Cup – are they the worst hosts yet?

Host nations have a long history of under-performing on home turf across biggest events in sport.

China’s men’s basketball team look dejected after losing to Venezuela at the 2019 Fiba World Cup in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
NBA

Yao Ming powerless as hosts China flop at Basketball World Cup

Fans left in tears as home side fails to progress to the second round of tournament after loss to Venezuela at Wukesong Arena in Beijing

Yao Ming can’t hide his disappointment after his team lost to Venezuela at the Basketball World Cup. Photo: EPA
NBA

Andrew Bogut booed by Sun Yang supporters at Fiba World Cup

Tweet supporting swimmer’s Australian rival Mack Horton makes NBA champion a target.

FIBA

Fiba Basketball World Cup 2019: how to watch the action

Team USA favourites to retain their title in China despite suffering first loss for 13 years in warm-up with Australia.

FIBA

Opinion | Why the invasion of ‘socially conscious’ NBA stars in China may not be cause for worry

As a besieged China prepares to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup, defending champions Team USA will be led by two of the most celebrated – and opinionated – coaches in NBA history who could be uncharacteristically tight lipped.

Assistant coach Steve Kerr (left) and head coach Gregg Popovich are preparing to bring Team USA to China for the Basketball Wolrd Cup. Photo: AFP

Gilas may lose Clarkson for World Cup if Fiba enforce naturalisation rule

Coach Yeng Guiao says Andray Blatche almost certain for China tournament, but Philippines trying to convince Fiba to allow NBA star Clarkson to play too.

Jordan Clarkson (left) takes on Los Angeles Clippers’ Garrett Temple at Staples Centre on March 30. Photo: USA TODAY Sports
FIBA

USA draw Turkey, Czech Republic and Japan in FIBA World Cup

China land in an easy group – on paper at least

Jordan Clarkson tells Gilas Pilipinas ‘see you in China’, but will Fiba let him play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers star posts an Instagram message congratulating his national teammates after they qualified for the World Cup

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Gilas Pilipinas fans want Clarkson for World Cup but Fiba rules may dash their hopes

Supporters are dreaming of a Clarkson-Andray Blatche combination after their team pip Lebanon for the final Asian spot in the China finals

Gilas Pilipinas players celebrate their victory over Kazakhstan. Photo: Fiba
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