Photo: AP/Jason LeCrow Bojan Bogdanović stole headlines this week amongst the Croatian players around the NBA. The Croatian international has become more comfortable within playing at the more grueling pace of the NBA. In a well-written piece by Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN New York, he talked about how the NBA style of play features more screens and cutting to the basket. It’s … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 2
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Croatians Around the NBA: Week 1
By 43 CommentsPhoto: EPA/John Corbis A new feature to the website has been created in part of multiple Croatian players joining the NBA this off-season. Bojan Bogdanović and Damjan Rudež join Andrew Bogut as there are now three Croatians in the NBA. CroatianSports.com will follow all three athletes and write a weekly article similar to the Croatians around Europe soccer feature. It’s … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 1
Allen picks Cavs to lift the NBA trophy for a first time
By 21 CommentsThe 2014-2015 NBA season begins on Tuesday night, following one of the most exciting off seasons in league history. San Antonio, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, Los Angeles(Clippers), and Chicago are all hoping that this is their year. Will there be a surprise this year? Allen throws in his two cents on how the NBA playoffs will unfold this season. Eastern Conference … [Read more...] about Allen picks Cavs to lift the NBA trophy for a first time
NBA Western Conference Preview
By 5 CommentsAllen Strk picks the West (in predicted order of finish) 1.San Antonio Spurs: I’ve been anticipating their decline for about four years now. Eventually age catches up to players and their decline is imminent. Instead the Spurs are a well-oiled machine that is the epitome of consistency. They don’t need high-profile superstars to create a championship team. Tony Parker is … [Read more...] about NBA Western Conference Preview
NBA Eastern Conference Preview
By 17 CommentsGet ready for an exciting 2014-2015 NBA season. Will Lebron James bring Cleveland a championship? Can former MVP Derrick Rose shake off last year's injury to lead Chicago to glory? Will the San Antonio Spurs finally repeat as Champions? The first of my three-part NBA preview is here. I’m going to start off with my Eastern conference seeding predictions. This will be … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Preview
Onto the Knockout Stage as Croatia Send Puerto Rico Packing
By 14 CommentsNeeding a win to clinch a berth in the knockout round, Croatia got the job done and did it easily, leading from wire to wire as they beat Puerto Rico 103-82. After consecutive lackluster performances, Croatia were firing on all cylinders, just in time for the must-win games. Croatia got off to a perfect start, leading 20-7 after just over six minutes. They would have … [Read more...] about Onto the Knockout Stage as Croatia Send Puerto Rico Packing
Croatia Upset by Senegal, Move to 2-1 at FIBA World Cup
By 41 CommentsComing off a big win against Argentina, it was Croatia's turn to be upset and lose a close game. Senegal used their size and athleticism to good effect, beating Croatia 77-75, as Croatia's knockout round hopes took a hit. 19 year old potential lottery pick Mario Hezonja got an unexpected start for Croatia as Bojan Bogdanovic began the game on the bench, and the … [Read more...] about Croatia Upset by Senegal, Move to 2-1 at FIBA World Cup
Croatia Takes Down World #3 Argentina 90-85
By 27 CommentsAfter struggling to win against one of the worst teams in the tournament on Saturday, Croatia turned it all around a day later, beating one of the pre-tournament favorites Argentina 90-85. Croatia shot 56% from the field, allowing them to overcome Luis Scola's 28 point performance for Argentina. Croatia got off to a hot start for the second game in a row, surging out to … [Read more...] about Croatia Takes Down World #3 Argentina 90-85
Croatia Overtime Winners Against Philippines in Game One of FIBA World Cup
By 33 CommentsCroatia pulled away from the start in their opening game at the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, and it looked like it would be a routine win to start off the tournament. The game would turn out to be a thriller. Croatia led 23-9 after one quarter, but the Philippines fought back for the rest of the game and looked the better team in the final three quarters. Led by naturalized … [Read more...] about Croatia Overtime Winners Against Philippines in Game One of FIBA World Cup