With another season over and done with, we at TIB are already looking forward to the next one as we fully intend to continue what we’ve been doing since Stefaan De Vreese launched ThisIsBasketball back in 2003. Since 2012 I have joined Stefaan’s effort and have been responsible for the large majority of all our…
With 35 regular season games behind them it eventually all came down to game 36 as 4 teams were in first place in the BNXT League standings. Out of the 4 teams it was Kangoeroes Mechelen who held the best cards. All they had to do was win their game against the last team in…
Omar Calhoun signs with Aalst to replace Shevon Coleman. Okapi Aalst has strengthened itself for the first season of the BNXT League with 27-year-old American Omar Calhoun. The 1m98 small forward comes over from the Ukrainian Ternopil Tneu. There he averaged 17 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3 assists. Previously, he played for Connecticut Huskies (2012-2016),…
Quentin Serron signs in France, with Boulazac. After one and a half year in Spain with Bilbao, Quentin Serron will return to France. After Gravelines-Dunkerque and Strasbourg, Boulazac will be his third team in France. In Boulazac, he will play in second division, where he’s expected to have more offensive responsabilities.
The TDW1 final will not be played, Namur is the new champion The story has finally come to an end. Castors Braine decided not to play the TDW1 final scheduled today at 20H30, due to the COVID cases in the team. Only 5 players were available for this Final. Braine asked to reschedule the Final…
Huge performance from Manu Lecomte in Lithuania, this week. After his short contract with Pau, Manu Lecomte signed in Lithuania with BC Cbet Prienai. Against Nevezis, the Belgian Lion had his best game of the season so far: he recorded 27 points (5/7 from 3’s), 7 assists, 3 steals, 2 rebounds and a efficiency of…
Toumani Camara enters the NCAA transfer portal, which means he will probably leave Georgia. Belgian prospect Toumani Camara has entered the NCAA transfer portal. It means that Camara can now talk to other coaches in order to play for another school. Georgia did not managed to play the March Madness this season, despite a strong…
Terry Deroover signs with Brussels Basketball for 3 years from next season. Terry Deroover is back home. The Brussels native signed a 3 years-deal with Brussels Basketball from the 2021-2022 season. He will also be the new Technical director of the youth school. “I am obviously delighted because it has been a while since I…
The Belgian Cats will play against Australia, China and Puerto Rico at the Tokyo Olympics. The Official Draws of the Tokyo Olympic Basketball Tournaments for Men and Women took place at the House of Basketball on Tuesday morning. The XXXII Olympic Games women’s basketball competition will feature national teams from 12 countries. Teams will competing…
2020 was a sad year for hoopers all around the world. The passing of legends, the short collapse of the league, and, more than anything – the inability to sharpen your trade. Basketball seemingly stopped and with COVID-19 restrictions around the world keeping everyone inside and away from the courts – now is the best…
