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EMBL / BNXT

Kangoeroes defeat ZZ Leiden in first game of the Cross-Border phase

In the first game of the cross-border phase of the BNXT League it’s Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen who comes away with the close win against ZZ Leiden Basketball, 98-93. Kangoeroes came out swinging in the opening quarter and immediately ran out to a double digit lead before Leiden was able to find their rhythm. Leiden recovered…

Belgian Student-Athletes in the USA

Noel Coleman (Hawaii): 2021-’22 Highlights

Noel Coleman is having an excellent season so far for Hawaii (NCAA) and is averaging 16.0 ppg (49.3% on his 2pt attempts, 45.7% on his 3pt attempts & 75.7% on his FT’s) plus 2.6 rpg & 2.0 apg in 29.5 mpg.

Belgian Student-Athletes in the USA

Belgian Student-Athletes in the USA (2021-’22) (16/1/2022 Update)

Much like each year we again have a nice amount of talented Belgian youngsters who have decided to continue their athletic and academic development across the ocean in the United States. In this overview we’ll list all the players we’re aware of and give you an idea on how they’re performing on the courts this…

EMBL / BNXT

Jaylen Hands extends his contract with the Antwerp Giants

Jaylen Hands extends his contract with the Antwerp Giants, untile the end of the season. Jaylen Hands will remain with Antwerp until the end of the season The American combo guard joined Antwerp a few weeks ago to replace the injured Markel Brown. Hands was able to quickly convince the club and the fans.”He was…

National Teams

Kim Mestdagh steps aside from the Belgian Cats after ten years

Kim Mestdagh steps aside of the Belgian Cats after ten years. Kim Mestdagh is not part of the Belgian Cats’ selection for the first two games in the preliminary round of the 2023 European Championship. At 31, she decided to step aside and focus on her Italian club Schio. “Since I was 16 I have…

EMBL / BNXT

Ian Hanavan and Phoenix Brussels part ways

Ian Hanavan and Phoenix Brussels part ways, the team announced on Monday. The loss against Liège was the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Ian Hanavan is no longer the head coach of Phoenix Brussels. After a difficult first year, Brussels’s board decided to continue with Ian Hanavan, considering that the team he had last…

National Teams

Valéry Demory is the new head coach of the Belgian Cats

Valéry Demory is the head coach of the Belgian Cats, following the departure of Philip Mestdagh. Frenchman Valéry Demory is the new national coach of the Belgian Cats. This was confirmed by the Belgian basketball association on Saturday. “Valéry Demory is a warm personality, with extensive experience and palmares at the highest level,” says the…

EMBL / BNXT

Former Aalst player signs in NBA

Former Aalst player signs in NBA, with the Charlotte Hornets. Last season, Cameron McGriff played for Aalst in EMBL. With Aalst, he averaged 13.5 points, 5 rebounds, 1.3 assist and 1 steal. The Charlotte Hornets announced that McGriff signed an unguaranteed contract with the team, ahead of the NBA season. It’s not the first time…

EMBL / BNXT

Limburg United dismiss Sacha Massot

Limburg United dismiss Sacha Massot, with immediate effect. Limburg United announced on Thursday morning that they have taken the decision to separate, with immediate effect, from their coach Sacha Massot. This departure comes after three defeats in as many games in the BNXT League. The defeats against Antwerp (72-81), Mons (67-68) and this Wednesday on…

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2K Takes no Chances with NBA 2K22

2K Takes no Chances with NBA 2K22 The NBA 2K series is, without a doubt, the best cross-platform basketball video game series. Ever since the release of the original back in 1999, the game has taken giant leaps forward, claiming the throne of basketball video games. It is not hard to understand how 2K managed…