International Basketball
British men’s basketball has produced several NBA players over the years. Great Britain is not the first country people think of when it comes to basketball. Surprisingly though, the British have produced a lot of quality NBA players that people may not know about. Not to mention current Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, who […]
People all over the world have been forced to isolate themselves at home with no clear end in sight. The authorities insist on people staying at home and keeping the distance to slow the spread of the virus as much as possible. This is already a strain on some. If you add the fact that […]
The Canadian women and their basketball team will be heading to Tokyo as they finished first in their group with a close 80-78 win over Japan on February 9th. However, that game was more of an exhibition match as Canada already qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics. This is because of the win they achieved […]
Canada got a big win over Belgium winning 61-56 in Ostend, Belgium at Sea’Arena. Belgium is ranked 9th, which is the highest-ranked team besides Canada in their Olympic Qualifying group. Japan ranked 10th and Sweden ranked 22nd are the other two teams in Canada’s Olympic Qualifying Group. The big reason Canada won because of its […]
The two best teams in EuroLeague closed out the Regular Season Round 21 in one of the most anticipated games of the season. The first-placed Anadolu Efes and the second-placed Real Madrid clashed on Friday night in WiZink Center, Madrid. In the end, it was the visiting team who got arguably the most memorable W of […]
They’re cool. They have all the talent in the world outside the USA. They are one of the favorites this season in EuroLeague to win it all. A well-known, legendary coach guides them. They’re the ones your girl tells you not to worry about. Yet, not all the pieces fit together for the glory. FC […]
A brand-new decade kicked off in EuroLeague with the nine Round 17 games played on January 2nd and 3rd. The first half of the regular season is now over, and the last round of the first half will make its mark in the books with milestones, debuts, surprises, and redemption. EuroLeague Round 17 Recap Vassilis […]
The last EuroLeague gameday of 2019 is now behind us. All eighteen teams stepped onto the courts all around Europe on either December 26 or December 27, 2019, and there were some interesting takeaways from round 16. The 2019-20 EuroLeague regular season has come and gone with plenty of thrill, delight, and frustration. EuroLeague Round […]
The 51st week of 2019 was a double-week in EuroLeague. Between December 16 and December 20, a total of 18 games have been played in the competition. Each round was over in two days. So, regular season Round 14 and Round 15 are now behind us, as a result of tight EuroLeague schedule. The third […]
Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv bolstered its backcourt with an important move. Israeli outfit has signed Aaron Jackson until the end of this season. Jackson confirmed the move via Twitter. Maccabi Tel Aviv Brings Aaron Jackson Back to Europe According to Eurohoops, Jackson has agreed to terminate his contract with Chinese club Zhejiang Lions. The 33-year-old guard […]
Anadolu Efes is on top of the standings in EuroLeague after Round 12, having won 10 games. Last year’s runner-up has one of the best offenses in the competition and the most dangerous player in Europe in Shane Larkin. The Most Dangerous Player in Europe is Shane Larkin The Rise of Anadolu Efes A person […]
FIBA World Cup is an international basketball competition contested by men’s national teams. The cup’s structure is similar to the FIFA World Cup, but it is not the same. 1967 was the first year when a team was awarded the winning Naismith Trophy. As of right now, the reigning champions are the United States of […]
The 2019 FIBA World Cup has come to an end. Spain is the champion of the world once again after routing Argentina in the Finals 95-75. It was one of the most interesting international tournaments in recent years. Five Takeaways From the 2019 FIBA World Cup Marc Gasol Belongs in the Hall of Fame Most […]
Team USA narrowly beats Turkey in overtime with a score of 93-92 in Shanghai, China. The Americans move to 2-0 in FIBA World Cup 2019 play. The streak is still alive as the last time the Americans lost in an official tournament was in the 2004 Athens’ Olympics versus Argentina in the semifinal round. Team […]
Nick Nurse has taken the reigns of Team Canada ahead of the 2019 FIBA World Cup. For the past decade, this has been touted as Canada’s golden generation. Yet, once again, the majority of the best players have decided to not represent Canada. Most are preferring to prepare for the upcoming NBA season. Medalling at […]
Team USA has invited young players like De’Aaron Fox for training camp ahead of the FIBA tournament. If history has proven anything, its that young players like Fox will thrive. Whether he makes the team or not, the Sacramento Kings should benefit from the De’Aaron Fox USA Basketball exposure. USA Basketball Will Benefit De’Aaron Fox […]
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The 2023 NCAA tournament has been one of the most chaotic in recent memory, as the lower-seeded team has won 21 times. This year’s event will mark the first time that the champion will not be a No. 1 seed in seven years. It is the first time the Final Four does not include a […]
As the 2023 NBA playoffs rapidly approach, some teams are beginning to clinch their spots. Based on the current standings, here is an analysis and my predictions for each Western team in the playoff picture. 2023 NBA Playoff Predictions: Western Conference Denver Nuggets The last few playoffs ended in disappointment for the Denver Nuggets, but […]
The Boston Celtics have won 4 of their last 5 games after winning in blowout fashion, 120-95, against the Pacers, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the way. That is back-to-back 20+ point wins for Boston, who are clicking at the right time with eight games to go. Similar to last season, where a […]
As of this writing, the Phoenix Suns have the best odds (+240) to win the Western Conference, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Second is the Denver Nuggets (+340), followed by the Golden State Warriors (+550) and Los Angeles Clippers (+650). The odds significantly switched in Phoenix’s favor after their blockbuster acquisition of superstar forward Kevin Durant. In […]
The Sweet Sixteen of March Madness is arguably the most exciting round of the entire tournament. Teams that survive this round finally have to be considered to have a legitimate chance to win it all. In other words, it separates the contenders from the pretenders. One common theme amongst contenders every year is their steady […]
Brackets are busted, Cinderella’s are dancing, and the games are thrilling. This is March. The first weekend has come and gone, with 48 of the 63 games having already occurred. The second weekend of play begins tonight as teams eye a Final Four berth. Final Four Predictions Entering the Sweet 16 South Region – Louisville, […]
The NCAA Tournament is still underway for some teams, but for others, it is already the off-season. Teams have already been firing and hiring coaches as they turn the page to next season. Every hire causes a chain reaction, resulting in an entertaining off-season. The coaching carousel is in full swing. College Basketball Coaching Carousel […]
One of the most thrilling plotlines of any NBA season is the race for the Most Valuable Player award, and the 2022–2023 season has, without a doubt, lived up to the hype. While the race for the award has featured plenty of prolific names throughout the year, two basketball players have been near the top […]
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Raheem Bashir started blogging on a Gmail site called Blogger and has covered sporting events in rugby union/league and soccer. Since then he has become the Last Word on Sports writer for rugby, soccer, and previously basketball. He is also a member of the North American Soccer Reporters and The Rugby Union Writers’ Club.
Raheem graduated from George Brown College with a Digital Media Marketing Post-Grad Certificate in 2019. From the same college, Raheem also did a post-grad certificate in Sport and Event Marketing in 2017. Lastly, he did an undergrad Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 2016.