Who is the Raptors’ Rookie of the Year? The Oak goes to….
Unlike the just-awarded MVP, by definition the Rookie of the Year for the Toronto Raptors has a limited number of nominees. The RoY Oak (cool – a full name!) must go to: Terrence Ross Jonas Valanciunas OR…Read More
Olympics Basketball 2012: Lithuania vs. Russia Preview
After stumbling to a 2-3 record in the group stage, Lithuania has advanced to face Russia in the quarterfinals of the 2012 London Olympics. While Lithuania’s inclusion in the final eight was seen…Read More
Olympics Basketball 2012: Lithuania Squeaks Past Tunisia
In a game that wasn’t nearly as one-sided as the final score suggests, Lithuania beat Tunisia 76-63 to advance to the quarterfinals at the 2012 London Olympics. While the Lithuanians reached their…Read More
Olympic Basketball 2012: Lithuania vs. Tunisia Preview
The Lithuanians have had a bumpy ride at the 2012 Olympics, but with a victory over winless Tunisia on Monday, they will secure their spot in the quarterfinals. This an encouraging development for the…Read More
Olympics basketball 2012: U.S. Defeats Lithuania in Close Match
In a game that wasn’t supposed to be a nailbiter, the U.S. defeated Lithuania, 99-94. The 8-point lead the Americans held after Q1 proved just enough. The Lithuanians took a 2-point lead midway through…Read More
Olympics Basketball 2012: France beats Lithuania
Turn out the lights, the party’s over. France defeated Lithuania 82-74, in a game that all but…Read More
Olympics Basketball 2012: Lithuania Defeats Nigeria
In a dreary affair, Lithuania managed to stumble past Nigeria 72-53. The Balticmen’s balanced scoring…Read More
Olympics Basketball 2012: Toronto Raptors in London
London 2012 is almost upon us. The Canadian women’s team qualified for the tournament, and is…Read More









