After a 123-84 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night, where Bojan Bogdanović did not score in 13 minutes of play for the Brooklyn Nets, the Croatian national sat down with CroatianSports.com. The 6'8" Bogdanović spoke about how European basketball doesn't compare to the NBA on any level, saying "it's not even the same sport," due to the amount of games. He also said … [Read more...] about Bogdanović: “European basketball not even same sport as NBA”
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Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw
By 35 CommentsCroatia avoided a group of death, but landed what is by no means an easy group as the draw for the 2014 FIBA World Cup took place Monday afternoon in Spain. Croatia should receive plenty of American attention during the tournament, despite avoiding them in the draw, as up to three players may be headed to the NBA in the near future. Bojan Bogdanović is averaging 16 points per … [Read more...] about Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw
Poor 3rd quarter sees Croatia bow out of Eurobasket semifinals
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The magic finally ran out for the Croatian national basketball team Friday night in Ljubljana. After winning eight straight games at the 2013 European championships in Slovenia, Croatia were beat 77-62 by a tough Lithuania team in the semifinal match. After only being down three at the half, Croatia fell apart in the third quarter, letting Lithuania go on a 21-8 run to … [Read more...] about Poor 3rd quarter sees Croatia bow out of Eurobasket semifinals
Croatia defeat Ukraine, make Euro semis
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After a tight first quarter, Croatia pulled away and never looked back Thursday night in Slovenia, defeating Ukraine 84-72 in the Eurobasket quarterfinals. Croatia will now play one of the pre-tournament favorites, Lithuania in the semifinals. This is Croatia's first appearance in the semis since 1995 and with the berth comes automatic qualification into the World Championships … [Read more...] about Croatia defeat Ukraine, make Euro semis
Croatia beats Greece in 2 OT’s, Tops Group
By 16 CommentsIt took two overtimes, but Croatia came out victorious over a determined Greek side 92-88 on Monday to win their 7th in a row and finish atop their group. The win knocks Greece out of the tournament and sets Croatia up to play Ukraine on Thursday in the quarterfinals. Ukraine are 5-3 thus far in the competition, including an impressive win over … [Read more...] about Croatia beats Greece in 2 OT’s, Tops Group
Croatia Book Spot in Eurobasket Quarterfinals
By 25 CommentsCroatia overcame a slow start against Italy to win and ensure qualification for the quarterfinals of Eurobasket 2013 with one game remaining in the 2nd round. Bojan Bogdanovic Fired Up After falling behind early and only scoring eight points in the first quarter, Croatia rebounded and came storming back at the start of the 2nd half, scoring 18 in the first five … [Read more...] about Croatia Book Spot in Eurobasket Quarterfinals
Croatia breeze past Finland (Eurobasket 2nd Round)
By 25 CommentsCroatia cruised by Finland in their 2nd round Eurobasket encounter on Thursday, winning 88-63 and moving to the top of their group. With the game played just over the border in Slovenia, Croatian fans made their presence known as they chanted throughout, leaving the appearance of a home game. The first quarter was sloppy for both teams, but Croatia's dominance on the the boards … [Read more...] about Croatia breeze past Finland (Eurobasket 2nd Round)
Croatians Around Europe: Summer Edition VI
By 16 CommentsIvo Karlović celebrates first title since 2010 SOCCER Dinamo Zagreb's Champions League qualification got off to a perfect start with a 5-0 win over Fola Esch. The return leg in Zagreb finished 1-0 in Dinamo's favor. Full Story Here: GNK Dinamo Zagreb 5 – 0 CS Fola Esch (Final) Croatia had three HNL teams in 2nd round Europa League qualification … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe: Summer Edition VI
Halilovic+Jedvaj to Spurs! (Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition III)
By 93 CommentsSOCCER Will Crottenham be restored to White Hart Lane? Potentially huge news for Croatia and Dinamo Zagreb fans has broken on Sunday, with Croatian media reporting 17 year olds Alan Halilović and Tin Jedvaj had been sold to Tottenham for a fee of around 18 million Euros. The story has yet to be confirmed by the English press. Jutarni are reporting Jedvaj will join … [Read more...] about Halilovic+Jedvaj to Spurs! (Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition III)
