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83 internationals from 35 countries on NBA opening day 2009-10 rosters

October 28th, 2009 · No Comments · African basketball, FIBA basketball, NBA, heinnews

The National Basketball Association remains one of the most international leagues in U.S. sports. Making the rosters of the 30 NBA teams were 83 players from 35 countries outside the United States. France have the most NBA players with 10 while Europe tops all continents with 52 players.

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Interview of the Week - Sept. 24: France power forward Ronny Turiaf

September 24th, 2009 · 1 Comment · 2009 EuroBasket, Euroleague - Eurocup, European domestic leagues, FIBA Europe Youth Tournaments, FIBA basketball, Interviews/Interview of the Week, NBA, heinnews

After a bit of time away, heinnews returned this week for a chat at EuroBasket 2009 with France power forward Ronny Turiaf. They discussed France’s young talent; how France improved over past EuroBaskets; Ricky Rubio’s decision to stay in Europe; qualifying for the 2010 World Championship.

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