- The 32 teams have been placed into 8 pots based on the FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by NIKE.
- Pots 1, 4, 5 and 8 will feed groups A, C, E and G. Pots 2, 3, 6 and 7 will feed groups B, D, F and H.
- Cyprus from pot 8 can not be drawn in the same group as Türkiye from pot 4.
- The top 3 teams from each group will advance to the Second Round and make up Groups I, J, K and L.
For the complete details on the Draw Principles, please check the videos embedded in this press release.
Quebradillas resiste el empuje de los Leones
Los Piratas de Quebradillas resistieron hoy, jueves, una vigorosa reacción de los Leones de Ponce en los minutos finales para salir con una victoria 94-82 en el coliseo Raymond Dalmau.
Después de estar abajo hasta por 26 puntos en el tercer parcial, los selváticos cerraron la pizarra a tan solo seis tantos, 86-80, con un tiro libre de Darius Bazley restando 1:42 del cuarto periodo.
Pero surgió la figura de Wilo Cruz para detener el impulso de los visitantes. Anotó un bombazo que aumentó la ventaja de los corsarios, 89-80, con 1:22 por jugar. Emmanuel Mudiay con tres tiradas libres puso en caja de seguridad la victoria, 92-82, con 23 segundos en el reloj.
Mudiay cerró el juego con 27 puntos, Phillip Wheeler agregó 24, Zhaire Smith 17 y Carlos Emory 13.
Por los ponceños, Jezreel De Jesús consiguió 27 tantos, James Thompson, Jared Ruiz y Jordan Murphy sumaron 10 cada uno.
Los felinos entraron al último periodo perdiendo 77-58. Los Piratas llegaron a tener ventaja de 26 puntos, 69-43, con triple de Smith, faltando cinco minutos del tercer acto.
Quebradillas también domino la primera parte del desafío, 51-38. Mientras, el primer cuarto fue ganado por los locales con puntuación de 32-23.
Con el resultado, los Piratas se quedan con el tercer lugar de la Conferencia B con marca de 9-8. La manada, por su parte, regresa al cuarto encasillado con una actuación de 8-9.
Los sureños regresaran al tabloncillo este lunes, 12 de mayo (8:00 p.m.), cuando se midan a los Santeros de Aguada, en el auditorio Juan ‘Pachín’ Vicéns.
PBWA Announces Relaunch of All-Interview Team Curry, Durant, Antetokounmpo among top honorees for 2024-25 May 8, 2025 – Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant headline the inaugural NBA All-Interview team, which honors the players who are consistently thoughtful, insightful and engaging with the media, the Professional Basketball Writers Association announced today. Curry, of the Golden State Warriors, and Durant, of the Phoenix Suns, were the top finishers in a vote of PBWA members and are joined on the 2024-25 All-Interview first team by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Draymond Green of the Warriors. Making the All-Interview second team are Mike Conley Jr. of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Josh Hart of the New York Knicks and Damian Lillard of the Bucks. The All-Interview team, once a staple of the NBA’s official slate of awards, was discontinued after the 2003-04 season. The PBWA is bringing it back now, as a way to recognize the players who consistently provide the insights, details and depth that bring our stories to life, while meeting (or exceeding) their mandated media obligations. “We’re thrilled to revive the All-Interview team and pleased to have the league’s support in bringing it back,” said PBWA president Howard Beck. “You can’t tell great stories without great interviews. We’re truly grateful to the players who make our jobs more enjoyable and our stories more illuminating.” More than four dozen players were nominated by PBWA members. Twenty-five finalists were selected by a PBWA subcommittee to create the official ballot, which was voted on by the entire membership. Players received two points for every first-team vote and one point for every second-team vote. The other 15 finalists, in alphabetical order, were: Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), DeMar DeRozan (Sacramento Kings), Donte DiVincenzo (Minnesota Timberwolves), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves), Al Horford (Boston Celtics), Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks), C.J. McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), Georges Niang (Cleveland Cavaliers/Atlanta Hawks), Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics), Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers), Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets) and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs). The All-Interview team joins the PBWA’s three longstanding appreciation awards: * The Magic Johnson Award, presented annually since 2000-01, honors the NBA player who best combines excellence on the court with cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans. * The Rudy Tomjanovich Award, launched in 2010-11, honors an NBA head coach for his cooperation with the media and fans, as well as his excellence on the court. * The Brian McIntyre Award, launched in 2006-07, is presented to the team media-relations staff that best exemplifies standards of professionalism and excellence. The 2024-25 honorees for all three awards will be announced later this month. The PBWA is composed of more than 200 writers and editors who cover the NBA regularly for newspapers, magazines and online news outlets.
Everything you need to know about the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw |
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MAY 8, 2025DOHA (Qatar) - One of the most highly anticipated moments in the build up to the showpiece FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, the Qualifiers Draw will take place in Doha on May 13 and will shape what promises to be a thrilling ride on the 'Road to Qatar'.Destined to make history, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 will be the first ever edition to be held in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It will also be FIBA's biggest ever competition to be held in one city, Doha, as 32 teams engage in a relentless and exciting pursuit of basketball's ultimate prize - the coveted Naismith Trophy. The next step in this quest is to firstly navigate the Qualifiers, with teams from all FIBA regions now ready to discover their opponents as they strive to earn their place in the world's premier basketball tournament. From November 2025 to March 2027, there will be six dedicated windows featuring 420 games across the globe, as 80 national teams battle to earn their tickets to Qatar. The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw will be held at the renowned ALHAZM in Doha and will take place at 18:30 (local), 17:30 (CET). FIBA Global Ambassador, three-time Olympic champion, and NBA legend Carmelo Anthony will be on stage to perform the draw. Led by FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, the FIBA Central Board will attend the event, along with Qatar Basketball Federation and LOC Director General Mohammed Al-Meghaiseeb. Mutaz Essa Barshim, the four-time Olympic medallist in high jump, Yassin Mousa, GGC basketball legend and 3x3 world champion, as well as more than 60 representatives from National Federations around the globe will also be present in Doha for this prestigious event. The draw will also be available to watch live on the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 and FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African, Americas, Asian and European Qualifiers websites and on the FIBA YouTube channel. The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw Principles will be disclosed on May 9. African Qualifiers |
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16 teams will play across 5 windows, with 5 nations advancing to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. First Round - There will be four groups of 4 teams, with each nation playing each other twice across two tournaments, with 6 games in total.
- The top three teams from each group will advance to the Second Round.
Second Round - The teams will be placed into two new groups with all results carried forward, meaning every single game counts.
- Each nation will then play 6 games - competing against the teams they have not yet faced.
- The 2 best placed teams in each group, along with the best third placed team will advance to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.
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16 teams will play across 6 windows, with 7 nations advancing to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. First Round - There will be four groups of 4 teams, with everyone playing each other home and away.
- The top 3 teams from each group will advance to the Second Round.
Second Round - The teams will be placed into two new groups with all results carried forward, meaning every single game counts
- Each nation will then compete against the teams not yet faced in their group on a home and away basis.
- The 3 best placed teams in each group, along with the best placed fourth team will advance to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.
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16 teams will play across 6 windows, with 7 nations advancing to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. In addition, hosts Qatar, who are guaranteed a place at the World Cup, will still play in the First and Second Round of the Qualifiers. First Round - There will be four groups of 4 teams, with everyone playing each other home and away.
- The top 3 teams from each group (the best 2 placed teams in Qatar's group) will advance to the Second Round.
Second Round - The teams will be placed into two new groups with all results carried forward, meaning every single game counts.
- Each nation will then compete against the teams not yet faced in their group on a home and away basis.
- The 3 best placed teams in each group, plus the best fourth placed team in addition to Qatar, will advance to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.
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32 teams will play across 6 windows, with 12 nations advancing to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. First Round - There will be eight groups of 4 teams, with everyone playing each other home and away.
- The top 3 teams from each group will advance to the Second Round.
Second Round - The teams will be placed into four new groups with all results carried forward, meaning every single game counts.
- Each nation will then compete against teams not yet faced in their group on a home and away basis.
- The 3 best placed teams in each group, will advance to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.
BOSTON CELTICS’ JRUE HOLIDAY NAMED 2024-25 NBA SOCIAL JUSTICE CHAMPION AND WILL RECEIVE THE KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR TROPHY – NBA to Donate $100,000 to the Jrue and Lauren Holiday (JLH) Social Impact Fund – NEW YORK, May 7, 2025 – The NBA today announced that Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has been named the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion and will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy. The NBA will also donate $100,000 to the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund (JLH Fund). Holiday was selected from a group of five finalists for pursuing social justice and advancing Abdul-Jabbar’s life mission to engage, empower and drive equality for individuals and groups who have been historically disadvantaged. Since its inception, the JLH Fund has distributed over $5.3 million in grants and delivered more than 400 hours of coaching and support to nearly 200 businesses across the U.S. The JLH Fund was established after Holiday pledged the remainder of his 2020 NBA salary—$5 million—to combat systemic racism and economic injustice. Most recently, the JLH Fund mobilized resources to support families affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Holiday also serves on the board of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, working with fellow players, team governors, coaches, and NBA leadership to advance policy and advocacy efforts around criminal justice reform, community safety and voting access. Through the JLH Fund, Holiday and his wife, Lauren, launched the Boston Creator Incubator + Accelerator in partnership with Boston Xchange (founded by Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown). This initiative supports Boston-based creators and entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities by providing up to $100,000 in grant capital per business, along with elite coaching and access to top institutions like MIT, Harvard, and Suffolk University. The Incubator empowers founders to prototype, produce, and publicly launch their ventures while being supported by a powerful ecosystem of advisors, investors, and champions. The effort reflects Holiday’s broader mission to drive economic empowerment through catalytic philanthropy and creative capital deployment. “Since entering the league, Jrue Holiday has dedicated himself to helping others in their times of greatest need and pursuing a more just society for all,” said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. “The selflessness that defines his game is even more evident in the work he and his wife Lauren do off the floor to create more opportunities for a generation of youth who might have otherwise been overlooked.” Finalists for the award included Bam Adebayo (Miami HEAT), Harrison Barnes (San Antonio Spurs), Chris Boucher (Toronto Raptors) and CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans). Holiday’s selection as the NBA Social Justice Champion was determined by a selection committee led by NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum, and comprised of social justice leaders including NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, human rights activist Dr. Richard Lapchick, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía. JJ Mandaquit from the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Court of Leaders served as the youth representative for the second consecutive year. This month, Holiday was also named the winner of the 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship award for the second time and received the Joe Dumars Trophy. His previous win was during the 2020-21 season. The NBA Sportsmanship Award honors a player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court and is voted on by current NBA players. Previous Social Justice Champion award winners include Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Bullock, Stephen Curry and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Indonesia to host FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2028 and FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2029 |
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MIES (Switzerland) – FIBA has awarded Indonesia hosting rights for the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2028 and the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2029.
It will be the first time in history that an edition of each showpiece competition will be held in Asia, bringing even more excitement and anticipation to the events.
The decision comes off the back of the country having been proud co-hosts of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and was officially announced during a special visit to Jakarta this week by a FIBA delegation, which included FIBA Treasurer Ingo Weiss and FIBA COO Patrick Mariller.
The delegation met with the President of the Indonesian Basketball Association (PERBASI), Budi Djiwandono; Secretary General of PERBASI, Nirmala Dewi; Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia, Dito Ariotedjo; FIBA Central Board Member and Minister of State Owned-Enterprises of the Republic of Indonesia, Erick Thohir; and the Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Indonesia, Wijaya Noeradi.
Widely heralded as the biggest FIBA event in history, the appetite and passion for the sport in Indonesia shone through and was a significant factor in the runaway success of the 2023 tournament.
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Now fans in Indonesia can look forward to welcoming the stars of the future. Both competitions provide the perfect platform for the cream of rising star talent from around the globe to showcase their skills.
The awarding of the hosting rights also builds on the enormous capacity for the continued growth and elevation of basketball in the country.
This was emphatically highlighted with the opening of a FIBA office in Indonesia last year, an essential step in developing and unlocking the huge potential of the sport. It is already playing a vital role in supporting basketball development at all levels, focusing on grassroots programs and empowering the local basketball community.
The confirmed U17 and U19 events in Indonesia continues the multi-year hosting model, introduced by FIBA in 2019. Encouraging National Federations to host consecutive Youth World Cups, it was put in place to maximize synergies and better organize and manage events - while also allowing National Federations to showcase their event-hosting capabilities on the global stage.
The decision also extends the confirmed list of destinations for FIBA's flagship youth competitions, with the hosts having already been confirmed for 2025 and 2026.
A decision on the hosting rights for the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2028 and FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2029 will be made in due course.
FIBA 3x3 World Cup to be held in Poland in 2026 |
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FIBA and the Polish Basketball Federation (PZKosz) are proud to announce that Warsaw, the vibrant capital of Poland, will host the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 – marking the first time the country welcomes 3x3’s flagship event.
Set against the backdrop of one of Europe’s greenest and most dynamic urban centres, the tournament will bring together 40 of the best men’s and women’s national teams from across the globe, celebrating the fast-paced, high scoring action of 3x3 basketball in a major European city. The event is set to take place in the heart of downtown Warsaw, adjacent to the iconic Palace of Culture and Science, one of the tallest buildings in Europe.
The announcement was made during a press conference in Warsaw, with FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, PZKosz President Grzegorz Bachański, and city representatives in attendance.
“Bringing the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw for the first time highlights Poland’s strong commitment to 3x3 basketball,” said FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis. “With its proven success in organizing top-tier events, Poland is a natural choice. We look forward to seeing the world’s best 3x3 players compete here on this global stage.”
We are glad that the highest-ranking event, the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, will come to Warsaw. The modern capital of our country will be the perfect place for this tournament.” Said President of Polish Basketball Federation Mr. Grzegorz Bachanski.
Thanks to the great support of PZKosz, Poland has a strong track record in 3x3 basketball with a passionate and active community of players and fans.
This announcement also builds on Poland’s recent success as a host. In 2023, the city of Lublin staged the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup, an event that drew praise for its atmosphere, fuelled the growing popularity and competitiveness of 3x3 basketball nationwide.
Poland has established itself as a serious contender on the global 3x3 stage. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Poland’s men’s national team finished 6th, building on their debut performance in Tokyo and demonstrating exceptional resilience and teamwork. The women's national team continues to deliver impressive performances at the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series.
The FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 promises not only elite competition but also a festival-like atmosphere in the heart of Warsaw—uniting sport, culture, and the global 3x3 community. |
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Thanks to the great support of PZKosz, Poland has a strong track record in 3x3 basketball with a passionate and active community of players and fans.
This announcement also builds on Poland’s recent success as a host. In 2023, the city of Lublin staged the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup, an event that drew praise for its atmosphere, fuelled the growing popularity and competitiveness of 3x3 basketball nationwide.
Poland has established itself as a serious contender on the global 3x3 stage. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Poland’s men’s national team finished 6th, building on their debut performance in Tokyo and demonstrating exceptional resilience and teamwork. The women's national team continues to deliver impressive performances at the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series.
The FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 promises not only elite competition but also a festival-like atmosphere in the heart of Warsaw—uniting sport, culture, and the global 3x3 community. Raudondvaris Hoptrans
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MAY 4, 2025 CHENGDU (China) – Raudondvaris Hoptrans capped a flawless tournament with a hard-earned 21-17 win over Amsterdam RABOBANK in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Chengdu 2025 final, proving they’re one of the teams to beat this season.
The Lithuanians, who finished top-5 in Utsunomiya, left no doubt in Chengdu—going 5-0. In the Final, Amsterdam pushed Raudondvaris hard, tying the game up at 17 after an emphatic Worthy De Jong slam dunk. From that point on, however, it was all Raudondvaris as they made the biggest shots and the most critical stops to secure their first World Tour win of the 2025 campaign.
Big man Aurelijus Pukelis dominated around the basket against Amsterdam, scoring 10 points on top of 5 rebounds and 2 two-pointers. Evaldas Džiaugys also did well, tallying 5 points, 4 rebounds, 3 highlights and 1 two-pointer. As for Amsterdam, Bryan Alberts led the way with 7 points.
For his brilliance throughout the tournament, Evaldas Džiaugys was named Chengdu World Tour Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament.
In the individual competitions, Tsubasa Iseki of Yokohama tallied 9 points with 12.82 seconds left to take the crown in the Shoot Out Contest presented by China Telecom, while Piotr Marceli "Grabo" Grabowski prevailed in the China Telecom Dunk Contest.
FINAL STANDINGS - Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU)
- Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)
- Hangzhou (CHN)
- Chongming (CHN)
- London (USA)
- Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)
- Lausanne (SUI)
- Ub (SRB)
- Shinagawa (JPN)
- Baskets Bonn (GER)
- Vračar (SRB)
- Sagamihara (JPN)
- Bayankhairhan MIG (MGL)
- Yokohama (JPN)
After a short break, the 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Tour reconvenes in Amsterdam from May 17 to 18.
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Aleem Ford se reporta a los Leones
Los Leones de Ponce informaron el miércoles que el alero Aleem Ford llegó a la Isla con miras a integrarse al quinteto para la temporada 2025 del Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).
Ponce recibe esta noche a los Capitanes de Arecibo en el auditorio Juan ‘Pachín’ Vicéns, pero Ford no estará en uniforme rojinegro por el momento.
“Aleem Ford ya está en Puerto Rico”, dijo Gabriel Ortiz, gerente general de los selváticos. “Lleva sin jugar desde diciembre, por lo que practicará varios días, antes de ser activado”.
El jugador nativo, con varias participaciones en la selección de Puerto Rico, en la pasada temporada promedió 10.3 puntos y 3.6 rebotes con el quinteto ponceño.
Los melenudos están en la cuarta posición de la Conferencia B con marca de 5-7. En sus últimos dos partidos, ha tenido buenas actuaciones al vencer a los Santeros de Aguada (3-9) y a los líderes de la conferencia Capitanes de Arecibo (10-6).
FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup in Lausanne set for ground-breaking Genius Sports AI-powered technology |
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APRIL 29, 2025MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA is continuing to demonstrate its global leadership in transforming the sport through innovation, with the latest technology milestone set to be introduced at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 in partnership with Genius Sports.
Taking place in the Olympic Capital of Lausanne in Switzerland between June 28 and July 6, to make history as the first-ever FIBA event to fully integrate AI-driven technologies and will set the new first-class tech-standard for basketball competitions worldwide.
This latest innovation comes in the wake of FIBA having expanded its long-term strategic partnership with Genius Sports to deliver revolutionary computer vision technology and AI-powered capabilities. Not only for FIBA competitions and events, but to various National Federations, Leagues and Clubs around the world for the next decade.
The FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup will be enhanced by:- In-game optical tracking data for real-time player and team insights.
- Augmented broadcasts integrating live tracking data to deliver immersive viewing experiences for fans.
- Rich performance insights for coaches and players to optimize training and game strategies.
This technology is powered by GeniusIQ, Genius Sports' next generation sports data and AI platform that is set to transform the entire data and video ecosystem of international basketball, offering an entirely new dimension of data-driven storytelling in games for coaches, players, fans and broadcasters.
The implementation of the cutting-edge technology also confirms how FIBA global youth competitions can continue to be an exciting testing ground for future innovations, with this year's evolution following on from the introduction of the ASB Glassfloor at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2024.
These moves are not only serving to positively influence the sport's dynamic evolution but are also a clear demonstration of FIBA delivering its Sustainability and Innovation strategic objective.
The introduction of the tech will provide multiple benefits for all stakeholders, and these are only likely to be strengthened even further as it evolves during the coming years. National Federations, Leagues and Clubs can look forward to an exciting new landscape in terms of fan engagement, providing an ideal opportunity to access potential new revenue streams.
Broadcasters will be able to provide an enhanced viewing experience for fans through augmented visuals and real-time data integration - something that makes games even more interactive and engaging for the viewers.
There are also many benefits in terms of coaching tools and data-driven decision-making for team development. The technology offers players and coaches deep performance insights, tactical analysis and fitness metrics to maximize potential and training efficiency. |
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FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis stated: "The FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup in Lausanne is not only a stage for the best young talent globally, but also a platform to showcase the evolution of our sport. With the support of Genius Sports, we are looking forward to showcasing these ground-breaking technologies.
"We believe that with these advancements, including fitness and player performance indicators, we have the potential to lead and transform the basketball ecosystem. Especially the way National Federations, Leagues and Clubs engage with the game - something that will create a range of new and exciting opportunities both on and off the court."
Meanwhile, Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports, added: "For more than two decades, the partnership between Genius Sports and FIBA has played a crucial role in advancing global basketball through premium data and fan engagement solutions. As the next phase of this collaboration reaches new heights at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, our innovative GeniusIQ-powered suite is set to elevate experiences for fans, coaches, broadcasters, players, and beyond."
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APRIL 27, 2025 UTSUNOMIYA (Japan) - Miami (USA) repeat their Utsunomiya heroics, defeating Amsterdam Rabobank (NED) 21 - 17 to win the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Utsunomiya Opener 2025 on April 27.
The American side shine in the Japanese city yet again, going unbeaten on their way to the final. Though sporting a new-look compared to last season, Miami took no time in finding form, finding offense output collectively. Mitch Hahn and James Parrott were key in their qualification games, but huge contributions from Henry Caruso and Dylan Travis took them all the way to the final.
They would face reigning champs Amsterdam Rabobank who maintained their winning ways as well, catching fire and going unbeaten all the way to the final matchup.
A back-and-forth battle ensued between two of the premier teams in the circuit, with Miami utilising their flowing offense to notch early points while the Reigning champs worked in the paint to answer back.
It turned out to be a physical matchup throughout with neither team allowing the other to find rhythm.
Dutchman Jan Driessen and Worthy de Jong pulled the offensive duties for their side, attempting to hold on to Miami who took the lead thanks to big outside shots from Dylan Travis and Mitch Hahn. With scores at 14 - 10 to the American side with under 4 minutes to go, the Dutch responded with a timely two from Maarten Bouwknecht to halve the deficit. Travis however, would cap off a scorching game with back-to-back twos to put the game firmly in their grasp.
Hahn would deliver the final blow with a huge two to make it an 20 - 15 advantage with seconds left. Amsterdam’s late bucket would be simply consolation as Dylan Travis would call game on the free throw line, a 21 - 17 victory for the Americans to repeat the W in Utsunomiya.
Mitch Hahn was immense as always for Miami, notching a team-high 30 points throughout the tournament. His aggression on both ends of the floor proved to be pivotal in their success in Utsunomiya as he would take home the MVP award.
In the individual contests, Hugo Suhard (Toulouse, FRA) won the Wilson Shoot-Out Contest while Dengxing "Dunk King" Chen won the Ashikaga bank dunk contest.
STANDINGS - Miami (USA)
- Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)
- Ub (SRB)
- Toulouse (FRA)
- Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU)
- Riffa (BRN)
- Partizan (SRB)
- Vienna (AUT)
- Liman (SRB)
- London (USA)
- Utsunomiya BREX.EXE (JPN)
- Tennoz SCC EXE (JPN)
TIMBERWOLVES’ ANTHONY EDWARDS FINED NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations. The incident occurred with 4:33 remaining in the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 117-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on April 19 at Crypto.com Arena.
OPENING WEEKEND OF 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS PRESENTED BY GOOGLE IS MOST WATCHED IN 25 YEARS – ESPN Platforms Deliver Most-Watched NBA Playoffs Opening Weekend Ever; TNT Sports Has Most-Watched Opening Weekend in Eight Years – NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 – The 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google delivered the most-watched opening weekend of the playoffs in 25 years. The eight-game schedule averaged 4.4 million viewers, up 17% vs. last year. Both ESPN and TNT Sports set viewership records for the opening weekend of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. ESPN platforms (ABC/ESPN) averaged 4.49 million viewers for their six-game schedule, making it the most-watched playoffs opening weekend in network history. TNT, truTV and Max’s two games averaged 4.13 million viewers, making it the most-watched opening weekend of the playoffs on the network in eight years. Game 1 of the Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics series averaged 6.69 million viewers, becoming the second most-watched First Round, Game 1 on ABC ever. On ESPN, the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks matchup averaged 4.12 million viewers, making it the network’s second most-watched First Round, Game 1 ever. Viewership details for the full eight-game schedule of opening weekend games are listed below: SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Game | Viewers | Peak | Network | Bucks vs. Pacers | 2.37M | 3.15M | ESPN | Clippers vs. Nuggets | 3.64M | 5.28M | ESPN | Pistons vs. Knicks | 4.12M | 4.66M | ESPN | Timberwolves vs. Lakers | 5.84M | 6.76M | ABC |
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 Game | Viewers | Peak | Network | Grizzlies vs. Thunder | 4.45M | 5.60M | ABC | Magic vs. Celtics | 6.69M | 8.02M | ABC | Heat vs. Cavaliers | 4.02M | 4.69M | TNT/truTV/Max | Warriors vs. Rockets | 4.24M | 4.49M | TNT/truTV/Max |
All First Round games on cable are nonexclusive in team’s local markets*
National Basketball Coaches Association Announces 2025 Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award Voted Annually By 30 NBA Head Coaches New York, April 19, 2025 — Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Kenny Atkinson is the 2025 recipient of the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced today. The Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award recognizes the dedication, commitment, and hard work of NBA Head Coaches and is presented annually to a Head Coach who helped guide his players to a higher level of performance on-the-court and showed outstanding service and dedication to the community off-the-court. It honors the spirit of Mr. Goldberg, the esteemed long-time Executive Director of the NBCA, who set the standard for loyalty, integrity, love of the game, passionate representation, and tireless promotion of NBA coaching. The award is unique in that it is voted upon by the winners’ peers, the Head Coaches of all 30 NBA teams. In total, five Head Coaches received votes, reflecting the depth of coaching excellence in the NBA this season. In addition to Atkinson, the following Head Coaches also received votes [listed alphabetically]: J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit Pistons; Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City Thunder; Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets; and Ime Udoka, Houston Rockets. “Kenny Atkinson has long been respected by his peers as an innovative and humble servant to the game,” said Indiana Pacers Head Coach and NBCA President Rick Carlisle. “Congratulations to Kenny on a historic season along with this prestigious recognition by his peers.” Coach Atkinson, in his first season as Head Coach of the Cavaliers, led the team to the best record in the Eastern Conference and the second-best record overall in the NBA. The Cavaliers captured their first 60+ win season since the 2009-2010 campaign and set a new franchise record with 30 road wins. The Atkinson-led Cavs finished with an overall record of 64-18, a 16-game improvement from last season and the team’s second-best mark in franchise history. Atkinson is also the first Head Coach in NBA history to take a new franchise to an undefeated record in their first 15 games. The Cavaliers had three of the four longest win streaks in the NBA this year (16, 15, and 12), making them only the second team in NBA history to have three separate 12-game winning streaks in one season (Dallas Mavericks, 2006-2007). Coach Atkinson and the Cavaliers coaching staff were twice awarded the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month Award (October/November and December) and were selected as the coaching staff to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2025 All-Star Game. Coach Atkinson has quickly transformed the Cavaliers into one of the most prolific offenses in the NBA. The Cavaliers led the league in offensive rating at 121.0 and were the only team to finish top two in both field goal percentage and three-point percentage. In addition, the Cavaliers ranked top three in numerous statistical categories, including: - First in points per game (121.9)
- First in offensive rating (121.0)
- First in effective field goal percentage (57.8)
- First in true shooting percentage (60.7)
- Second in field goal percentage (49.1)
- Second in three-point field goal percentage (38.3)
- Second in three-point field goals made per game (15.9)
- Second in points per game differential (9.5)
- Third in net rating (9.2)
“Coaching the game of basketball has been an amazing journey for me and my family, and to be recognized by my peers for a job well done this season is extremely humbling,” said Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Kenny Atkinson. “I’ve had the pleasure of coaching some amazing players over my career and I would not be in this position without their commitment and sacrifice for the greater good of themselves and the Cleveland Cavaliers.” “I’m also grateful to our assistant coaches and support staff, whose tireless work ethic allows me to coach to my highest potential. Individual accolades are special, but I must give a ton of credit to Koby Altman for assembling the collection of talent we have in Cleveland. A special thank you as well to Dan Gilbert for consistently providing incredible resources and assistance in our chase for NBA Championships.” “Kenny Atkinson is extremely deserving of this award and the recognition from his fellow head coaches,” said David Fogel, NBCA Executive Director and General Counsel. “Coach Atkinson’s hard work, dedication to his players, and ability to empower, led the Cavs to one of the greatest regular seasons by a coach in their first season with a new team. Congratulations to Coach Atkinson, the Cavaliers Assistant Coaches, and the entire organization on winning the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award.” In 1980, just four years after the NBCA was founded, Goldberg became its first Executive Director. He guided the organization during the years of the greatest growth in professional basketball. He helped gain significant benefits for NBA Coaches, including increased retirement funds, salary levels, and disability insurance. Prior to the NBCA, Goldberg was General Counsel of the American Basketball Association. The prior recipients of the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award are: - 2024: Mark Daigneault
- 2023: Mike Brown
- 2022: Monty Williams
- 2021: Monty Williams
- 2020: Mike Budenholzer and Billy Donovan
- 2019: Mike Budenholzer
- 2018: Dwane Casey
- 2017: Mike D’Antoni and Erik Spoelstra
The NBA will announce the NBA’s Coach of the Year later during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. About the NBCA: The National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) is the labor association that represents basketball coaches in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded in 1976 by legendary Boston Celtics player and coach, Tommy Heinsohn, the NBCA consists of all NBA Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and alumni, and works closely with the NBA on all matters that pertain to the coaching profession.
TIES BROKEN FOR ORDER OF SELECTION IN NBA DRAFT 2025 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 – Five ties among teams with identical regular-season records were broken today through random drawings to determine the order of selection for NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm. The drawings were conducted by NBA President of League Operations Byron Spruell at the NBA office in Secaucus, New Jersey. The tiebreaker process was overseen by Marc Dieli, a partner from the accounting firm of Ernst & Young. The results of the drawings: - The Phoenix Suns (36-46) won a tiebreaker with the Portland Trail Blazers.
- The Dallas Mavericks (39-43) won a tiebreaker with the Chicago Bulls.
- The Sacramento Kings (40-42) won a tiebreaker with the Atlanta Hawks.
- The Memphis Grizzlies (48-34) won a tiebreaker with the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks. Second and third place in the tiebreaker drawings went to Milwaukee and Golden State, respectively.
- The Los Angeles Lakers (50-32) won a tiebreaker with the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers, and the LA Clippers. Second, third, and fourth place in the tiebreaker drawings went to Indiana, the LA Clippers, and Denver, respectively.
NBA Draft Lottery 2025 presented by State Farm will be held on Monday, May 12 and air live on ESPN at 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. ET (depending on the schedule of playoff games that day). The first round of NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm will take place on Wednesday, June 25, and the second round will take place on Thursday, June 26. Below is the order of selection for NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm and the probability of being awarded the first overall draft pick for teams in NBA Draft Lottery 2025 presented by State Farm.
2025 FIRST ROUND Drawings will be conducted at NBA Draft Lottery 2025 presented by State Farm to determine the first four picks in NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm. The remainder of the Lottery teams will select in positions 5 through 14 in inverse order of their records in 2024-25 regular-season games. The teams entered in the NBA Draft Lottery and their probability of winning the Lottery are as follows: The order for the remainder of the first round picks is as follows: | | TEAM | | | | | | | | Miami (to Oklahoma City via the LA Clippers) | | 37-45 | | | | | | Orlando | | 41-41 | | | | | | Detroit (to Minnesota via New York, Oklahoma City, and Houston) | | 44-38 | | | | | | Memphis (to Washington) | | 48-34 | | | | | | Milwaukee (to Brooklyn via New York, Detroit, Portland, and New Orleans) | | 48-34 | | | | | | Golden State (to Miami) | | 48-34 | | | | | | Minnesota (to Utah) | | 49-33 | | | | | | Los Angeles Lakers (to Atlanta via New Orleans) | | 50-32 | | | | | | Indiana | | 50-32 | | | | | | LA Clippers (to Oklahoma City) | | 50-32 | | | | | | Denver (to Orlando) | | 50-32 | | | | | | New York (to Brooklyn) | | 51-31 | | | | | | Houston (to Brooklyn) | | 52-30 | | | | | | Boston | | 61-21 | | | | | | Cleveland (to Phoenix via Utah) | | 64-18 | | | | | | Oklahoma City (to the LA Clippers) | | 68-14 | | | |
Note: The draft order above assumes that a team with the right to swap one pick for another exercises such right only if it is favorable to do so. 2 This pick may be conveyed to Atlanta 2025 SECOND ROUND DRAFT CHOICE ORDER 31. | | Utah (to Minnesota) | | 32. | | Washington (to Boston via Detroit and Brooklyn) | | 33. | | Charlotte | | 34. | | New Orleans (to Charlotte via San Antonio, Phoenix, and Memphis) | | 35. | | Philadelphia | | 36. | | Brooklyn | | 37. | | Toronto (to Detroit via Dallas and San Antonio) | | 38. | | San Antonio | | 39/40. | | Portland (to Toronto via Sacramento) | | 39/40. | | Phoenix (to Washington) | | 41. | | Miami (to Golden State via Brooklyn and Indiana) | | 42/43. | | Chicago (to Sacramento via San Antonio) | | 42/43. | | Dallas (to Utah) | | 44/45. | | Atlanta (to Oklahoma City) | | 44/45. | | Sacramento (to Chicago) | | 46. | | Orlando | | 47. | | Detroit (to Milwaukee via Washington) | | 48. | | Golden State (to Memphis via Washington and Brooklyn) | | 49. | | Milwaukee (to Cleveland) | | 50. | | Memphis (to New York via Oklahoma City and Boston) | | 51. | | Minnesota (to the LA Clippers via Atlanta and Houston) | | 52. | | Denver (to Phoenix via Charlotte and Minnesota) | | 53. | | LA Clippers (to Utah via the Los Angeles Lakers) | | 54. | | Indiana | | 55. | | Los Angeles Lakers | | --- | | New York (forfeited) | | 56. | | Houston (to Memphis) | | 57. | | Boston (to Orlando) | | 58. | | Cleveland | | 59. | | Oklahoma City (to Houston via Atlanta) | |
Note: The draft order above assumes that a team with the right to swap one pick for another exercises such right only if it is favorable to do so.
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