In this episode of the I Really Hoop Podcast, we cover major international and local basketball updates ahead of a busy global basketball calendar.

In this episode, we discuss:

- 12 days to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

- Luka Doncic and Slovenia’s matchup against Montenegro in World Cup preparation

- Team USA’s roster and their win against Puerto Rico

- A breakdown of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup groups

2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Groups:

Group A: Angola, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Italy

Group B: South Sudan, Serbia, China, Puerto Rico

Group C: Nigeria, Greece, New Zealand, Turkey

Group D: Iran, Lithuania, Venezuela, USA

Group E: Senegal, Slovenia, Japan, Argentina

Group F: Tunisia, Brazil, Australia, Poland

Group G: Ivory Coast, Germany, Indonesia, Spain

Group H: Canada, Latvia, Lebanon, France

We also discuss:

- The unveiling of the 2025 EuroBasket groups

2025 EuroBasket Groups:

Group A: Slovenia, Ukraine, Israel, Portugal

Group B: Italy, Turkey, Hungary, Iceland

Group C: Spain, Latvia, Belgium, Slovakia

Group D: Germany, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Sweden

Group E: France, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus

Group F: Greece, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Great Britain

Group G: Serbia, Finland, Georgia, Denmark

Group H: Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, North Macedonia

Additional topics covered:

- Kenya’s 3x3 teams qualifying for the FIBA U23 3x3 World Cup

- Nigeria winning the Women’s AfroBasket

- The ongoing Nairobi Basketball Association League

- The Sports Dispute Tribunal ruling against the Kenya Basketball Federation

Sources:

https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-luka-doncic-triple-double-powers-slovenia-past-montenegro

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/team-usa-basketball-roster-anthony-edwards-paolo-banchero-jalen-brunson-highlight-fiba-2023-world-cup-team/

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1. 12 Days to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

2. Luka Doncic vs Montenegro with his Slovenian team in preparation for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

3. Team USA's Roster and their win vs Pueto Rico

4. A look at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup GroupsThe groups for the preliminary round are as follows⁴:- Group A: Angola, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Italy- Group B: South Sudan, Serbia, China, Puerto Rico- Group C: Nigeria, Greece, New Zealand, Turkey- Group D: Iran, Lithuania, Venezuela, USA- Group E: Senegal, Slovenia, Japan, Argentina- Group F: Tunisia, Brazil, Australia, Poland- Group G: Ivory Coast, Germany, Indonesia, Spain- Group H: Canada, Latvia, Lebanon, France

5. Groups for the 2025 EuroBasket have been unveiledGroup A: Slovenia, Ukraine, Israel, PortugalGroup B: Italy, Turkey, Hungary, IcelandGroup C: Spain, Latvia, Belgium, SlovakiaGroup D: Germany, Montenegro, Bulgaria, SwedenGroup E: France, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, CyprusGroup F: Greece, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Great BritainGroup G: Serbia, Finland, Georgia, DenmarkGroup H: Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, North Macedonia

6. Kenya's 3x3 Teams qualifying for the u23 3x3 world cup

7. Nigeria winning the Women's AfroBasket

8. Nairobi Basketball Association League ongoing9. Sports Dispute Tribunal Ruling (SDT) vs the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF)

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Sources: https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-luka-doncic-triple-double-powers-slovenia-past-montenegrohttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/team-usa-basketball-roster-anthony-edwards-paolo-banchero-jalen-brunson-highlight-fiba-2023-world-cup-team/

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Welcome to our sixth episode of the I Really Hoop Podcast.

Since the other co-hosts, Dennis and Thenya, were unavailable, I, Javan, recorded our first solo episode.

In this episode, I discuss:

- Kenya’s progress in the FIBA 3x3 Nations League 2023 in Algiers, Algeria

- Damian Lillard’s trade situation and ongoing NBA discussions

- The NBA memo to teams regarding Lillard’s situation and keeping options open

- Insights from No Dunks Podcast and NBA on ESPN

- ESPN securing a new deal with the NBA

- Mark Jackson leaving ESPN after 20 years (not Marcus Smart as indicated on the thumbnail)

- Kenya’s basketball development and team preparations for the coming season

- KUSA, Nairobi Basketball Association, KNBL Premier League, and Division 1 updates

- The issue of unavailable public basketball courts

- Galleria through Arena 1 and the positive impact they are making

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Welcome to our fifth episode of the I Really Hoop Podcast after a long break.

In this episode, we welcome our new co-host, Dennis Nderitu from NBA Kenya.

Unfortunately, Nate has stepped aside from the podcast.

Thenya and I, Javan, sincerely appreciate his contribution and effort across the first four episodes.

Dennis Nderitu is a well-known and established basketball analyst with deep knowledge of Kenyan basketball, African basketball including the Basketball Africa League (BAL), and international basketball, covering the NBA and major FIBA tournaments.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Our long-term vision and plans to become the number one basketball podcast in Kenya and Africa

- The recently concluded NBA Summer League

- Victor Wembanyama and the hype surrounding him

- Jaylen Brown’s record-breaking new contract

- The Kenya Morans and their performance at the FIBA AfroCan 2023 in Angola

- Our hopes and expectations for the growth of basketball in Kenya

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Welcome to our fourth episode of the I Really Hoop Podcast.

We are excited to be back and to kick off the year with more basketball conversations.

In this episode, we discuss:

- LeBron James reaching 38,000 career points

- Progress within the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF)

- A review of the Nairobi Basketball Association season

- Basketball Africa League (BAL) prospects

- Medina Okot winning the SOYA 2023 award for Most Promising Girl

- Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa opening three basketball courts in Nairobi

- The NBA MVP debate featuring Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and others

- NBA draft prospects and Victor Wembanyama’s impact in France

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Welcome to the third episode of the I Really Hoop Podcast (IRH Pod).

We are grateful for the love and support our first two episodes have received.

In this episode, we discuss:

- NBA preseason games

- KPA losing the FIBA Women’s Zone 5 Tournament final

- Progress in the Kenyan Basketball Federation Premier League

- Thoughts on the new Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Ababu Namwamba

- Team USA winning a record-breaking fourth consecutive FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

- The upcoming FIBA U23 3x3 Basketball World Cup

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Sources:

https://youtu.be/PJx8rTBlByA

https://sports.yahoo.com/lakers-reportedly-seriously-considered-westbrook-170230383.html

https://sports.yahoo.com/victor-wembanyama-scoot-henderson-exceed-all-expectations-in-matchup-of-top-2023-nba-draft-prospects-055653678.html

Welcome to the second episode of the I Really Hoop Podcast (IRH Pod)!

We are grateful for all the love and support from our debut episode.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The FIBA EuroBasket Final

- NBA rule changes on player age and eligibility

- Challenges and issues with the Kenyan Basketball Federation (KBF)

- Highlights from the KBF Premier League

- Ongoing FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022

- Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver’s impact on both franchises

- Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka’s suspension for the entire 2022-2023 NBA season

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Sources:

FIBA EuroBasket 2022: https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022

NBA CBA Age Rules: https://theathletic.com/3608468/2022/09/19/nba-cba-draft-age-limit-eligibility/

Kenya Premier League: https://azscore.com/basketball/leagues/kenya/kenya-premier-league

FIBA AfroCan 2019: https://www.fiba.basketball/afrocan/2019

Phoenix Suns/Mercury news: https://apnews.com/5d41fac4d946eaa106cb8bdfd567c37e/

Celtics/Ime Udoka suspension: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34646067/boston-celtics-suspend-coach-ime-udoka-2022-23-season-effective-immediately

Welcome to the first episode of the I Really Hoop Podcast (IRH Pod)!

We are excited to begin this new journey and introduce you to the hosts: Javan (Javo), Anthony, and Nathan (Whiplade).

In this episode, we discuss:

- The Kenya Basketball League Premier League

- Kenyan 3x3 Basketball

- The upcoming NBA season

- EuroBasket 2022 highlights

- The Basketball Africa League (BAL)

…and much more! Enjoy the conversation!

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EuroBasket 2022 Semi-Finals Results:

Poland 54 - 95 France

Germany 91 - 96 Spain

Source: https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022

FIBA 3x3 Nations League Final 2022 – Kenya (W) & Finals Results:

Men:

Japan (U21) 17 - 6 Kenya

Lithuania (U21) 22 - 5 Kenya

Women:

France (U21) 22 - 17 Kenya

Men Final:

France (U21) 22 - 11 Israel

Source: https://play.fiba3x3.com/events/abb057d2-e3d1-4d31-ad28-cfe271933844/schedule

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