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08/18/2025

🏀🇧🇷 U23 Men's Team Wins GLOBL JAM 2025 Gold in Thrilling Victory Over Georgetown 🇺🇸

The Brazilian U23 men's basketball team lit up Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre with a 77-73 win over Georgetown University, representing the USA, to claim their second GLOBL JAM championship title — the first since 2022.

🌟 Standout Performers:

Pedro Pastre led the scoring with 16 points, including four clutch three-pointers, plus 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Gabriel Landeira, named Tournament MVP, delivered a masterclass with 13 points and 8 assists, orchestrating Brazil’s offense with precision.
Lucas Atauri was lights-out from deep, hitting 4-of-6 three-pointers, including a momentum-shifting step-back triple.

🔥 Game Highlights:

Brazil sank 14 three-pointers at a 48% clip, outshooting Georgetown from beyond the arc.
Despite being outscored in the paint, Brazil’s disciplined defense and perimeter shooting turned the tide in the second half.
The team showed resilience, bouncing back from a narrow loss to Georgetown in the group stage to win the final in a revenge match.

🏆 What This Means:

Brazil’s victory not only secures their place as a rising force in international basketball but also showcases the depth of talent in their youth system. Head coach Hélio Filho praised the team’s discipline and adaptability, key ingredients in their championship run.

08/18/2025

🏀 Canada Crowned Women's Champions at GLOBL JAM 2025 After Thrilling Win Over Texas Longhorns 🇨🇦🇺🇸

Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre was electric as Team Canada’s U23 women’s basketball squad clinched the GLOBL JAM 2025 gold medal, defeating the University of Texas Longhorns — representing the USA — in a hard-fought 72-65 victory.

🔥 Star Performers:

Avery Howell led the charge with a game-high 24 points, showcasing her elite scoring ability and clutch shooting.
Shayeann Day-Wilson added 18 points and orchestrated the offense with poise and precision.
Latasha Lattimore contributed 7 points, anchoring the paint and providing key defensive stops.

This win was a redemption moment for Canada, who had previously fallen to Texas 70-61 earlier in the tournament. In that game, Howell was held to 15 points, while Day-Wilson had 11 points and 6 assists. But in the final, Canada flipped the script with aggressive defense, better ball movement, and timely shooting.

🇨🇦 Canada’s Road to Gold:

Dominant win vs. Brazil
Tough loss vs. Texas
Blowout victory over Puerto Rico (96-46), where Howell exploded for 28 points and Lattimore added 14 points and 4 blocks 3
Final win vs. Texas, sealing the championship

🏆 What This Means:

Canada’s U23 squad demonstrated depth, resilience, and star power. With Howell emerging as a top international talent and Day-Wilson showing leadership at the guard spot, the future of Canadian women’s basketball looks bright.

08/17/2025

🇧🇷🥉 Parabéns Brasil!
The 🇧🇷 Brazil U23 Women's National Team clinched bronze at the 2025 GLOBL JAM in Toronto with a commanding 85-66 victory over Puerto Rico! 🔥

🌟 Ana Beatriz Da Silva led with 18 points
🌟 Heloisa Carrera dropped 19 points
🌟 Captain Taissa Queiroz added 15 points to seal the win!

This young squad showed heart, hustle, and championship spirit on the global stage. The future of Brazilian basketball is bright! 💛💚🏀

📍 Toronto, Canada
📅 August 2025

08/15/2025

🔥 From Miami Heat to CEBL Playoffs: The Warden vs. The Enforcer! 🔥
Last night’s playoff clash between the Scarborough Shooting Stars and Montreal Alliance wasn’t just a battle on the court—it was a showdown between two Canadian basketball legends in the front office.

🏀 Scarborough 92 - Montreal 86
💼 Jamaal Magloire (Scarborough GM) vs. Joel Anthony (Montreal GM)
From enforcing for D-Wade to building Canada’s finest, these former Heat teammates are now shaping the future of Canadian hoops.

Scarborough advances to face Ottawa in the semis, but the legacy of both GMs continues to elevate the CEBL.

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08/15/2025

New column: analyzing Japan's performance at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.

Lebanon overpowered Japan in a qualifier for the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals in Saudi Arabia, winning 97-73. Japan went 2-2 in the 16-nation tournament.

08/12/2025

🏀 Vaqueros de Bayamón Crowned 2025 BSN Champions! 🇵🇷

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) season, the Vaqueros de Bayamón defeated the Leones de Ponce in Game 5 of the finals with a commanding 82-68 victory, clinching the series 4-1 and securing their 17th BSN title.

🔥 Finals MVP: Danilo Gallinari

Italian forward Danilo Gallinari was named Finals MVP, delivering a stellar performance with:

24 points
6 rebounds
4 assists
A perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line.

Gallinari’s leadership and clutch shooting were instrumental throughout the series, especially in Game 5 where he led the scoring charge.

🌟 Top Performers

Gary Browne (Vaqueros): 16 pts, 6 reb, 8 ast, 6 steals — a true two-way force 1.
JaVale McGee (Vaqueros): Dominated the paint all series long, averaging 17.4 PPG, 8.4 RPG, and 1.6 BPG, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Michael Devoe (Leones): 12 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast — consistently impactful for Ponce.
Matt Mooney (Leones): Led Ponce in scoring with 17 points in Game 5.

📊 Series Recap

Game 1: Bayamón 92 - 76 Ponce
Game 2: Ponce 90 - 76 Bayamón
Game 3: Bayamón 100 - 79 Ponce
Game 4: Bayamón 88 - 79 Ponce
Game 5: Bayamón 82 - 68 Ponce

Bayamón’s defense was relentless, forcing 20 turnovers and dominating the boards with a 34-22 rebounding edge, including 14 offensive rebounds.

📱 Follow the Action & Celebrate the Champions!

08/11/2025

🏀 GLOBL JAM 2025 is HERE! 🇨🇦🔥

📅 August 13–17
📍 Mattamy Athletic Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)

The future of basketball takes center stage as the world’s best Under-23 men’s and women’s teams battle it out in a high-energy 5-on-5 tournament! 🌍✨

🎟️ Catch Team Canada, USA, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Japan as they go head-to-head in a week of elite hoops action.
📺 Every game broadcast nationwide on Sportsnet!

💥 Opening Day – August 13 Highlights

11:30 AM: 🇺🇸 Men – USA vs Japan 🇯🇵
2:00 PM: 👩 Women – Texas Longhorns vs Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
6:00 PM: 👩 Women – Canada 🇨🇦 vs Brazil 🇧🇷
8:00 PM: 🇨🇦 Men – Canada vs Brazil 🇧🇷

🎫 Tickets starting under $10/game!
👉 Grab yours now at globljam.ca or ticketmaster.ca

Let’s pack the gym and support the next generation of NBA & WNBA stars! 🌟
This isn’t just a tournament—it’s a proving ground. 💪

08/06/2025

🏀 Canada United Returns to WD3v3! 🇨🇦
📍 Mquesten Park, Hamilton
📅 August 29–31
💰 $40,000 Prize Pool

Canada United’s Men’s and Women’s Teams are back and ready to dominate at the WD3v3 Basketball Tournament! With $40K on the line, this is your chance to witness elite 3x3 action and the rise of future FIBA stars.

🔥 Free Agent Workouts & Official Rosters Coming Soon!
Are you an emerging basketball professional? FIBA 3x3 offers a powerful alternative career path into the global FIBA World Tour — with major prize money and a chance to build your brand internationally.

📩 Want to be part of the movement?
Send your resume and highlight reel to:
📧 [email protected]

Let’s grow the game. Let’s grow your brand.

08/02/2025

08/01/2025

🏀 CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT IS HERE!
Catch the Toronto Pro-Am Finals TONIGHT at York University – Tait McKenzie Centre!
Watch Canada’s top NBA, NCAA & international stars battle it out for the crown 👑🔥
Doors open early — don’t miss the action, the energy, and the community vibes!

🎟️ Get your tickets now at torontoproam.com
📍 York University
🕗 Friday, August 1st | Championship Tip-Off Tonight!

07/23/2025

🏀🇦🇷 LNB Argentina Championship 2024/25: A Season to Remember! 🇦🇷🏀

The 2024/25 season of the Liga Nacional de Básquet (LNB) delivered unforgettable moments, fierce competition, and standout performances that lit up courts across Argentina. After months of thrilling action, the league crowned its Most Valuable Player and revealed the Best Quintet of the season.

🌟 MVP of the Season: José Vildoza (Boca Juniors)
A true leader on and off the court, Vildoza was the heartbeat of Boca Juniors. With consistent playmaking, clutch scoring, and elite court vision, he earned the MVP title and the distinction of Best National Player of the season.

🔥 Best Quintet of the 2024/25 Season:

PG: José Vildoza (Boca Juniors) – MVP, floor general, and game-changer.

SG: Agustín Brocal (Oberá TC) – Offensive engine with 14.5 PPG, 3.0 RPG, and 3.39 APG.

SF: Chris Clarke (Obras Basket) – Best Foreign Player, league leader in efficiency (24.35), and playoff catalyst.

PF: Agustín Barreiro (Oberá TC) – Dominant inside presence with 12.71 PPG and 9.82 RPG.

C: Al Thornton (Peñarol) – Veteran scorer with 18.08 PPG and 6.27 RPG, a constant threat in the paint 1.

👏 These stars not only led their teams but also elevated the level of the league with their talent, leadership, and passion for the game.

📸 Stay tuned for more highlights, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive interviews as we gear up for the next season!

07/22/2025

Toronto Raptors 2025 Preseason announced!