Germany won their first-ever World Cup title. Dennis Schroder was named the tournament’s MVP. The next World Cup will be hosted by Qatar in 2027. Germany won their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup championship, defeating an understrength Serbia team 83-77 in a closely contested match in Manila, where two European basketball giants faced off. The … Read more
Nigeria’s government reverses decision to withdraw from international basketball competitions. The decision follows a power tussle in the leadership of the sport in the country. The withdrawal has already cost the country their place at this year’s FIBA World Cup in Australia. Nigeria’s government on Thursday reversed a decision to stay away from international basketball … Read more
Brittney Griner of the Women’s National Basketball Association was detained for the second time by a Russian court on Tuesday. Griner will be held in Russian custody at least until July 2. She was arrested in February at Sheremetyevo International Airport outside Moscow. Brittney Griner of the Women’s National Basketball Association was detained for the … Read more
