CSU Ploiesti 2

In Romania, referee can’t see, whistles foul anyway, adds technical, possibly shifts semifinal series

While BallinEurope has been focused-to-obsession on the Euroleague and NBA playoffs, basketball marches on all over the world. BiE buddy Adi Micinic of Romania-based Total Baschet, for example, recently told us of a bit of a controversy in the season-ending tournament in his country. Warning: Those intolerant of refereeing errors should not read further. First […]

11 years ago More

Romania's Catalin Burlacu suspended for three months

Another big-name national player won’t be playing international FIBA ball this summer, but this time it’s not about injury, “present circumstances,” or concerns of an NBA team. Rather, the more insidious charge of illegal performance-enhancer use has befallen Catalin Burlacu of Team Romania and seven-peat Romanian League champion CSU Ploiesti. The test which ultimately came […]

14 years ago 9 More