FIBA World Basketball Championships - Final Preview

So, the final has arrived for the FIBA World Championships. Thoughts after the jump.

FIBA World Basketball Championships - Semifinal Preview

Here we are down to four teams, so let's jump right into it with the PBP breakdown of each semi-final match-up.

FIBA World Basketball Championships - Quarterfinal Preview

I am batting .750 going six for eight in picks for the first knockout round of the FIBA World Championships, but let's be honest the games were not that difficult to pick and if I used my head instead of my heart I would have been perfect. Regardless, we are at the quarterfinal stage of the competition, so onto the fearless predictions.

FIBA World Basketball Championships - Sweet Sixteen Preview

After a week and a half of round robin basketball action, we have finally entered the knock-out single elimination stage of the FIBA World Basketball Championships. We have had our fair share of disappointments, thank you Canada and surprises, way to go New Zealand. So let's get our perspective on the upcoming matches with some fearless predictions.

FIBA World Basketball Championships - Group D Preview

After a couple days off enjoying the Toronto summertime weather, I am ready to dive back into the FIBA World Basketball Championships with the final group preview. So onto Group D, enjoy!

FIBA World Basketball Championships - Group C Preview

The FIBA World Basketball Championships kicked off this weekend from Turkey and as with Group A and B, PBP will preview each of the four groups, so let's move ahead with Group C.

FIBA World Basketball Championships - Group B Preview

In less than a week the FIBA World Basketball Championships will tip-off in Turkey with the top 24 teams competing for the title of World Champion. The United States, Spain, Argentina and Greece are the four favorites for the semifinal spots, with a champion emerging from this group. Spain are the defending World Champions, beating Greece in Japan four years ago. The US have not won this competition since 1994 when the tourney was held in Canada. The competition divides the 24 teams into four groups of six, with the top four teams in each group advancing to the knock-out stages. Over the next couple of days PBP will look at each group and try to provide a concise preview. It's time for Group B! Enjoy!

US Basketball Team Visiting Athens

Here are some fantastic pictures from the US basketball team's visit to Athens for a friendly against Greece on Wednesday, August 25th. The match is taking place at the Olympic Basketball Stadium and this is the first match for the Greeks since their 'brawl' with Serbia. Enjoy these photos of the Americans having fun with the Greek version of 'The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier.' I am wondering how many of these players know where they actually are . . . 

FIBA World Basketball Championships - Group A Preview

In less than a week the FIBA World Basketball Championships will tip-off in Turkey with the top 24 teams competing for the title of World Champion. The United States, Spain, Argentina and Greece are the four favorites for the semifinal spots, with a champion emerging from this group. Spain are the defending World Champions, beating Greece in Japan four years ago. The US have not won this competition since 1994 when the tourney was held in Canada. The competition divides the 24 teams into four groups of six, with the top four teams in each group advancing to the knock-out stages. Over the next couple of days PBP will look at each group and try to provide a concise preview. Let's begin with Group A! Enjoy!

Greece - Serbia Basketball Brawl

With a week before the FIBA Basketball Championships in Turkey, Greece hosted the Acropolis Tournament, a friendly tournament between the hosts and three teams that will be participating in the championships. In this year`s edition Greece invited Canada, Slovenia and Serbia to participate. Today`s was the final day of games for all four teams and let`s just say things got heated between Greece and Serbia. Check out the video after the jump. As they say in Greece Το ξύλο της αρκούδας....