Viewership for 2022 NBA Finals on ABC Finishes Up 22 Percent From Last Year
Golden State Warriors Game 6 Clincher Averages Nearly 14 Million Viewers, Peaking with 16.9 Million Viewers
Highest Share in Five Years for NBA Finals with 1 in 5 Television Viewers Watching NBA Finals on Game Nights
All Six NBA Finals Games on ABC are Most-Watched Programs on Television in June
Viewership for the 2022 NBA Finals on ABC was up 22 percent from last year, according to Nielsen. The six-game series averaged 12,402,000 viewers, making it the most-watched NBA Finals in three years.
The Golden State Warriors victory in Game 6 generated an average of nearly 14 million viewers (13,992,000), up 10 percent from last year’s Game 6. The ABC broadcast peaked with 16,862,000 viewers at 11:15 p.m. ET. Game 6 viewership was 75 percent higher than its closest competition on television.
The 2022 NBA Finals on ABC delivered the highest share for the event in five years (since 2017). At an average of a 20.0 share, one in five viewers watching television on game nights were tuned into the NBA Finals on ABC.
Game 6 once again propelled ABC to win the night across all of television and in every key demographic, including M18-34, M18-49, M25-54, P18-34, P18-49 and P25-54. Furthermore, the six NBA Finals game broadcasts on ABC now rank as the six most-watched programs on television for June 2022.
ESPN’s NBA coverage continues with the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The first round of the NBA Draft will air on ABC while both the first and second rounds will air on ESPN.
2022 NBA ACADEMY GAMES FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE PROSPECTS FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S. TO BE HELD NEXT MONTH IN ATLANTA
- Series of Exhibition Games Featuring Top Male Prospects from the League’s Four Academies in Australia, India, Mexico and Senegal Will be Held at Holy Innocents Episcopal School from July 6-10 -
- Inaugural Women’s NBA Academy Games Will Feature Top High School-Age Prospects from Outside the U.S. Competing at the Same Venue from July 21-22 -
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that the 2022 NBA Academy Games for top male and female prospects from outside the U.S. will take place at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta, Ga., in July. The fourth NBA Academy Games will be held Wednesday, July 6 – Sunday, July 10, and the inaugural Women’s NBA Academy Games will be held Thursday, July 21 – Friday, July 22.
The NBA Academy Games is a series of exhibition games featuring top prospects from outside the U.S., including from the league’s four academies located in Australia, India, Mexico and Senegal, competing against each other and elite select teams in front of NCAA coaches and NBA scouts. This year’s men’s event will feature eight teams: NBA Academy Africa (two teams), NBA Academy Latin America, NBA Global Academy, NBA World Select (two teams), and Atlanta-based The Skill Factory National and The Skill Factory Global. The final three days of the event will feature a single-elimination tournament that will culminate with the NBA Academy Games Championship on July 10.
New this year, the inaugural Women’s NBA Academy Games will bring together more than 40 of the top high school-age prospects from outside the U.S. to compete against each other and showcase their skills in front of NCAA coaches and WNBA scouts. The women’s event will feature four teams made up of top international players and two local teams.
In addition to the exhibition games, the NBA Academy Games and Women’s NBA Academy Games will feature NBA Academy coaches and staff leading prospects through a variety of on- and off-court activities, including anthropometric and athletic testing, movement efficiency training, strength and conditioning and life skills seminars focused on education, health and wellness, leadership and communication. The men’s event will feature a Q&A with former NBA player Marvin Williams, and the women’s event will feature a panel discussion about leadership and player pathways led by former WNBA players Elaine Powell and Tamara Moore.
“We are excited to once against host the NBA Academy Games as part of our commitment to developing top prospects from outside the U.S.,” said NBA Associate Vice President and Head of Elite Basketball Chris Ebersole. “International players are making a significant impact at all levels of the men’s and women’s game, and this event will help the next generation of international prospects connect with their peers, learn directly from experienced coaches and continue their development.”
In addition to being open to NBA and WNBA team personnel, both the men’s and women’s events will be NCAA certified and held during an NCAA live recruiting period. The men’s event will be open to NCAA coaches from Wednesday, July 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET to Sunday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m. ET, while the women’s event will be open to NCAA coaches on Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22 beginning at 8 a.m. ET each day.
The events will be supported by NBA Academy partners Nike, which will outfit the participants with apparel and footwear, and Gatorade, which will keep the players and coaches hydrated throughout each event.
About NBA Academy
NBA Academy is a year-round elite basketball development program that provides top high school-age athletes from outside the U.S. with a holistic approach to player development and a predictable pathway to maximize their potential. The program emphasizes health and wellness, character development and life skills, and gives athletes the opportunity to learn the game from coaches with professional, collegiate and international coaching experience. Since 2017, NBA Academies have been launched in Canberra, Australia; Greater Noida, India; San Luis Potosí, Mexico; and Saly, Senegal for top prospects from their respective countries and continents. In March 2018, the NBA launched the NBA Academy Women’s Program, a series of basketball development camps for top female prospects from outside the U.S at the league’s academies. To date, more than 70 NBA Academy participants have committed to or gone on to attend NCAA Division I schools in the U.S., and more than 13 have played, are playing or have signed to play professionally. Find out more about the NBA Academy program at nbaacademy.nba.com, on Twitter (@NBAAcademyPR) and on Instagram (@NBAAcademy).
TWENTY-FOUR EARLY ENTRY CANDIDATES WITHDRAW FROM NBA DRAFT 2022 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM®
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 – Twenty-two international players who had previously declared as early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm® have withdrawn their names from consideration. In addition to the 111 college players who had previously withdrawn their names from consideration, two additional players from colleges and other educational institutions who had previously declared have also withdrawn. There are 14 international prospects and 135 players from colleges that remain early entry candidates.
NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm will be held on Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET. ABC and ESPN will provide coverage for the first round and then ESPN will air the second round. This is the 20th consecutive year the draft will air on ESPN and the ninth year Barclays Center will host the NBA Draft.
The following international players have withdrawn their names from consideration for the NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm:
Player Team/Country of Team Height Status
Hugo Benitez Bourg (France) 6-3 2001 DOB
Kay Bruhnke Bayreuth (Germany) 6-9 2001 DOB
Malcolm Cazalon Mega (Serbia) 6-6 2001 DOB
Tom Digbeu Brisbane (Australia) 6-5 2001 DOB
Lovro Gnjidic Cibona (Croatia) 6-6 2001 DOB
Fallou Gueye US Ouakam (Senegal) 6-6 2003 DOB
Justus Hollatz Hamburg (Germany) 6-3 2001 DOB
Zvonimir Ivisic Podgorica (Montenegro) 7-2 2003 DOB
Millan Jimenez Valencia (Spain) 6-5 2002 DOB
Yannick Kraag Joventut (Spain) 6-8 2002 DOB
Zsombor Maronka Joventut (Spain) 6-10 2002 DOB
Leo Menalo Stella Azzurra (Italy) 6-10 2002 DOB
Mario Nakic Andorra (Spain) 6-7 2001 DOB
Leonardo Okeke Monferrato (Italy) 6-9 2003 DOB
Jaime Pradilla Valencia (Spain) 6-9 2001 DOB
Luka Scuka Cedevita (Slovenia) 6-10 2002 DOB
Emil Stoilov Estudiantes (Spain) 6-11 2002 DOB
Matthew Strazel ASVEL (France) 6-0 2002 DOB
Georgios Tanoulis Promitheas (Greece) 6-11 2002 DOB
Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries Oostende (Belgium) 6-4 2001 DOB
Nicolas Vanel Monaco (France) 6-4 2003 DOB
Fedor Zugic Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) 6-6 2003 DOB
The following players from colleges and other educational institutions have withdrawn their names from consideration for the NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm:
Player School Height Status
Dhieu Deing UTSA 6-5 Junior
Leonard Miller Fort Erie Intl. Academy 6-10 Post-Graduate
The following players from the listed colleges remain early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm:
Player School Height Status
Jalen Adaway St. Bonaventure 6-5 Senior
Ochai Agbaji Kansas 6-5 Senior
James Akinjo Baylor 6-1 Senior
Teddy Allen New Mexico State 6-6 Senior
Keve Aluma Virginia Tech 6-9 Senior
Eric Ayala Maryland 6-5 Senior
Marcus Azor UMass Dartmouth 6-2 Senior
David Azore UT Arlington 6-4 Senior
Patrick Baldwin Jr. Milwaukee 6-9 Freshman
Paolo Banchero Duke 6-10 Freshman
Evan Battey Colorado 6-8 Senior
Justin Bean Utah State 6-7 Senior
Jules Bernard UCLA 6-6 Senior
Jamal Bieniemy UTEP 6-5 Senior
Marcus Bingham Jr. Michigan State 6-11 Senior
Buddy Boeheim Syracuse 6-6 Senior
Luka Brajkovic Davidson 6-10 Senior
Malaki Branham Ohio State 6-5 Freshman
Christian Braun Kansas 6-6 Junior
Izaiah Brockington Iowa State 6-4 Senior
Gabe Brown Michigan State 6-7 Senior
Kendall Brown Baylor 6-8 Freshman
Tevin Brown Murray State 6-5 Senior
John Butler Jr. Florida State 7-1 Freshman
Maurice Calloo Oregon State 6-10 Senior
Julian Champagnie St. John’s 6-8 Junior
Kennedy Chandler Tennessee 6-0 Freshman
Max Christie Michigan State 6-6 Freshman
Kofi Cockburn Illinois 7-0 Junior
R.J. Cole Connecticut 6-1 Senior
Vince Cole Coastal Carolina 6-6 Senior
George Conditt IV Iowa State 6-10 Senior
Johnny Davis Wisconsin 6-5 Sophomore
JD Davison Alabama 6-3 Freshman
Darius Days LSU 6-7 Senior
Adrian Delph Appalachian State 6-3 Senior
Michael Devoe Georgia Tech 6-5 Senior
Moussa Diabate Michigan 6-11 Freshman
Jalen Duren Memphis 6-11 Freshman
Anthony Duruji Florida 6-7 Senior
Tari Eason LSU 6-8 Sophomore
Kyler Edwards Houston 6-4 Senior
Keon Ellis Alabama 6-6 Senior
Tyson Etienne Wichita State 6-2 Junior
Javon Freeman-Liberty DePaul 6-4 Senior
Both Gach Utah 6-6 Senior
AJ Green Northern Iowa 6-4 Junior
AJ Griffin Duke 6-6 Freshman
Jordan Hall St. Joseph’s 6-7 Sophomore
Bryce Hamilton UNLV 6-4 Senior
Ron Harper Jr. Rutgers 6-6 Senior
DJ Harvey Detroit 6-6 Senior
Jericole Hellems North Carolina State 6-7 Senior
Chet Holmgren Gonzaga 7-0 Freshman
Caleb Houstan Michigan 6-8 Freshman
Trevor Hudgins Northwest Missouri State 6-0 Senior
Bodie Hume Northern Colorado 6-6 Senior
Austin Hutcherson Illinois 6-6 Junior
Jaden Ivey Purdue 6-4 Sophomore
Drake Jeffries Wyoming 6-5 Senior
Andrew Jones Texas 6-4 Senior
DeVante’ Jones Michigan 6-1 Senior
Jaden Jones Rutgers 6-8 Freshman
Johnny Juzang UCLA 6-6 Junior
Trevor Keels Duke 6-4 Freshman
Walker Kessler Auburn 7-1 Sophomore
Noah Kirkwood Harvard 6-7 Senior
Peter Kiss Bryant 6-5 Senior
Christian Koloko Arizona 7-1 Junior
Jake LaRavia Wake Forest 6-8 Junior
Hyunjung Lee Davidson 6-7 Junior
Justin Lewis Marquette 6-7 Sophomore
E.J. Liddell Ohio State 6-7 Junior
Kenneth Lofton Jr. Louisiana Tech 6-8 Sophomore
Tyrese Martin Connecticut 6-6 Senior
Bennedict Mathurin Arizona 6-6 Sophomore
David McCormack Kansas 6-10 Senior
Bryce McGowens Nebraska 6-7 Freshman
Trey McGowens Nebraska 6-4 Senior
Justin Minaya Providence 6-6 Senior
Josh Minott Memphis 6-8 Freshman
Isaiah Mobley USC 6-10 Junior
Aminu Mohammed Georgetown 6-5 Freshman
Iverson Molinar Mississippi State 6-3 Junior
Wendell Moore Jr. Duke 6-5 Junior
Isaiah Mucius Wake Forest 6-8 Senior
Grayson Murphy Belmont 6-3 Senior
Keegan Murray Iowa 6-8 Sophomore
Nick Muszynski Belmont 6-11 Senior
Andrew Nembhard Gonzaga 6-5 Senior
JD Notae Arkansas 6-1 Senior
Ike Obiagu Seton Hall 7-2 Senior
Edward Oliver-Hampton South Carolina State 6-8 Senior
Shareef O’Neal LSU 6-10 Junior
Malik Osborne Florida State 6-9 Senior
Scotty Pippen Jr. Vanderbilt 6-3 Junior
Anthony Polite Florida State 6-6 Senior
Lester Quinones Memphis 6-5 Junior
MJ Randolph Florida A&M 6-4 Senior
A.J. Reeves Providence 6-6 Senior
Jared Rhoden Seton Hall 6-6 Senior
Orlando Robinson Fresno State 7-0 Junior
David Roddy Colorado State 6-5 Junior
Ryan Rollins Toledo 6-4 Sophomore
Dereon Seabron North Carolina State 6-7 Sophomore
Ronaldo Segu Buffalo 6-0 Senior
Jaden Shackelford Alabama 6-3 Junior
Shaedon Sharpe Kentucky 6-6 Freshman
Jaylen Sims UNC-Wilmington 6-6 Senior
Jabari Smith Auburn 6-10 Freshman
Jeremy Sochan Baylor 6-9 Freshman
Amadou Sow Santa Barbara 6-9 Senior
Seth Stanley Hendrix College (AR) 6-7 Senior
Gabe Stefanini San Francisco 6-3 Senior
Sasha Stefanovic Purdue 6-5 Senior
Cole Swider Syracuse 6-9 Senior
AJ Taylor Grambling 6-6 Junior
Dalen Terry Arizona 6-7 Sophomore
Au’Diese Toney Arkansas 6-6 Senior
Ryan Turell Yeshiva (NY) 6-7 Senior
Jabari Walker Colorado 6-9 Sophomore
Dallas Walton Wake Forest 7-0 Senior
TyTy Washington Jr. Kentucky 6-3 Freshman
Peyton Watson UCLA 6-8 Freshman
Collin Welp UC Irvine 6-9 Senior
Blake Wesley Notre Dame 6-5 Freshman
Aaron Wheeler St. John’s 6-9 Senior
Khristien White Southwest Christian 6-3 Senior
Donovan Williams UNLV 6-6 Junior
Jalen Williams Santa Clara 6-6 Junior
Jaylin Williams Arkansas 6-10 Sophomore
Jeenathan Williams Buffalo 6-5 Senior
Mark Williams Duke 7-0 Sophomore
Trevion Williams Purdue 6-10 Senior
Vince Williams Jr. VCU 6-6 Senior
The following international players remain early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm:
Player Team/Country of Team Height Status
Ibou Badji Lleida (Spain) 7-2 2002 DOB
Hugo Besson New Zealand (Australia) 6-3 2001 DOB
Ousmane Dieng New Zealand (Australia) 6-9 2003 DOB
Khalifa Diop Gran Canaria (Spain) 7-1 2002 DOB
Nikola Jovic Mega (Serbia) 6-10 2003 DOB
Ismael Kamagate Paris (France) 6-11 2001 DOB
Karlo Matkovic Mega (Serbia) 6-10 2001 DOB
Yannick Nzosa Unicaja (Spain) 6-10 2003 DOB
Gabriele Procida Fortitudo Bologna (Italy) 6-6 2002 DOB
Ziga Samar Fuenlabrada (Spain) 6-6 2001 DOB
Gui Santos Minas (Brazil) 6-8 2002 DOB
Pavel Savkov Baskonia (Spain) 6-7 2002 DOB
Matteo Spagnolo Cremona (Italy) 6-4 2003 DOB
Luke Travers Perth (Australia) 6-7 2001 DOB
NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC Averages 13 Million Viewers, Up 30 Percent from Last Year
- Game 5 Peaked with 15,325,000 Million Viewers
- Through Five Games NBA Finals Viewership Up 26 Percent vs. 2021
- NBA Finals on ABC Dominating Television with Average Share of 19.4, Up 29 Percent from Last Year
Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals Presented By YouTube TV generated an average of 13,025,000 viewers as the Golden State Warriors took a 3-2 series lead against the Boston Celtics. The ABC broadcast was up 30 percent vs. last year’s Game 5, according to Nielsen.
Last night’s Game 5 peaked with 15,352,000 viewers at 11:15 p.m. ET and propelled ABC to win the night across all of television, including in every key demographic. The five most-watched programs of the month across all of television are each of the first five NBA Finals games.
Through five games, viewership for the NBA Finals on ABC is averaging 12,087,000 viewers, up 26 percent vs. 2021 and is the most-watched in three years.
The share for the NBA Finals on ABC across five games is averaging 19.4, which is up 29 percent vs. last year. On average, one in every five people watching television on the nights NBA Finals games are airing are tuned into ABC.
The NBA Finals continues with Game 6 on Thursday, June 16, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
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JUNE 14, 2022SYDNEY (Australia) - To celebrate 100 days to go until the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 tips off in Sydney, Australian basketball icon and event ambassador Lauren Jackson starred in a flash mob performance in Sydney's Circular Quay alongside event mascot Karla the kangaroo and over 50 performers. Intended to create excitement for the international sporting spectacle heading to Australian shores, the basketball-themed performance was choreographed to 'Fly Away' by Tones & I, who will perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 on Thursday, September 22. In line with the milestone, the flash mob finished in a '100' figuration with Sydney's stunning harbour as the backdrop. |
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Four-time Olympic medalist Jackson, who was part of the winning team at the 2006 FIBA Women's World Cup thoroughly enjoyed the morning celebrating the 100 days to go milestone. "It was incredible to be part of the 100 days to go excitement in Sydney this morning," Jackson said. "The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup was one of my favorite events as a player, so I've long been looking forward to seeing the 2022 tournament on home soil." NSW Minister for Tourism and Sport Stuart Ayres said the action-packed event would play an essential role in the recovery of the visitor economy. "The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 brings the world's best basketballers from 12 nations to Sydney, where they'll participate in 38 incredible matches," Mr Ayres said. "This event will help reignite our visitor economy by attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators, tens of thousands of visitors and millions in visitor expenditure for the state. "With 100 days to go, this event is right around the corner and is a feature of the NSW Government's 10 World Cups in 10 Years initiative, which supports our ambition for Sydney and NSW to be the events capital of the Asia Pacific." The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will be held from Thursday 22 September to Saturday 1 October 2022 at Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney, Australia. To view the full game schedule click here and tickets are available here. NBA Finals on ABC Viewership Grows with an Average of 12.1 Million for Game 4 - Game 4 Up 15 Percent From Last Year, Peaked with 15 Million Viewers
- Through Four Games NBA Finals Viewership Up 25 Percent vs. 2021
- NBA Finals Dominating Television Landscape with Share of 19.2 Through Four Games; Most Since 2018
Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals Presented By YouTube TV generated an average of 12.1 million viewers for Stephen Curry’s historic performance against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The ABC broadcast was up 15 percent vs. last year’s Game 4, according to Nielsen. Friday’s Game 4 peaked with 15 million viewers and propelled ABC to win the night across all of television, including in every key demographic. The four most-watched programs of the month across all of television are each of the first four NBA Finals games. Through four games, viewership for the NBA Finals on ABC is up 25 percent vs. 2021 and is the most-watched in three years. The share for the NBA Finals on ABC across four games is the highest in four years. The 2022 share is averaging a 19.2, up 32% vs. the share for the 2021 NBA Finals through Game 4. On average, one of every five people watching television on the nights NBA Finals games are airing are tuned into the ABC. The NBA Finals continues with Game 5 tonight, Monday, June 13, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. Meet the new FIBA Basketball World Cup Mascot and choose its name! |
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JUNE 10, 2022MIES (Switzerland) - The mascot of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, which is to be hosted across three nations, has been unveiled with fans having the opportunity to choose its name through an online competition.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 mascot has been created from a shared vision of three young fans, Caloy from the Philippines, Kota from Japan, and Dewi from Indonesia, who all met online and decided to create something unique that would unite basketball fans around the world and represent their three nations. This newly unveiled mascot is yet to be named as the three young designers wanted fans to be part of this exciting experience. Therefore a naming competition is hosted on the official mascot page of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 website, until June 30, and those taking part can enter a draw to win an official Molten ball. So please participate and share your best ideas, it could go a long way. |
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The mascot, which is in fact a robot, is programmed to be fun, friendly, and sporty. It has terrific dribbling skills and also has a supersonic dunk and will be promoting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 globally and sharing its love for basketball with as many people as possible in the leadup to the event in 2023.
The mascot has also been designed to encourage fans to consider the environment and educate young generations about recycling through its built-in back hoop. The colors of the mascot represent each of the three host country’s national flags and fans will be happy to know that there is an LED face on the head of the mascot that allows it to communicate with millions of people in different languages.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will tip off on August 25 next year and will be hosted for the first time in its history across three countries, the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
Richard Carrion, Chair of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Board said: "This FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will be a unique event, hosted for the first time by three nations, and we wanted a brand new concept for the mascot, not only to celebrate and entertain but also to carry a very important message in today's world."
After the naming competition, the newly named mascot will then tour the three host countries of the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia and meet fans as of July this year. |
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NBA Finals Viewership on ABC Up 28 Percent From Last Year Through Three Games Through three games, the 2022 NBA Finals on ABC presented by YouTube TV is averaging 11,777,000 viewers, which is up 28 percent from last year, according to Nielsen. Game 3 of the NBA Finals, in which the Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 116-100, averaged 11,522,000 viewers, peaking with 13,245,000 viewers at 11:15 p.m. ET. NBA Finals Game 3 was up 25 percent from Game 3 in 2021. It propelled ABC to win the night across all of television once again, including in every key demographic: M18-34, M18-49, M25-54, P18-34, P18-49 and P25-54. The NBA Finals on ABC continues on Friday, June 10, at 9 p.m. ET as the Celtics and Jayson Tatum host the Warriors and Stephen Curry. NBA Finals Game 2 on ABC Up 24 Percent From Last Year Averaging Nearly 12 Million Viewers Average Audience Peaked with 14,144,000 Million Viewers Once Again NBA Finals on ABC Wins the Night Across All of Television and in All Key Demos Through Two Games NBA Finals Viewership Up 30 Percent NBA Finals Game 2, in which the Golden State Warriors convincingly defeated the Boston Celtics 107-88, averaged nearly 12 million viewers (11,911,000) on ABC. It was up 24 percent from last year’s Game 2, according to Nielsen. Through two games, NBA Finals viewership is up 30 percent from 2021. The Game 2 audience peaked with 14,144,000 viewers at 9:45 p.m. ET. The Warriors opened up a significant lead over Boston for the remainder of the game. Due to the strength of Game 2, ABC once again won the night across all of television – broadcast and cable – and in every key demo, including P18-34, P18-49, P25-54, M18-34, M18-49 and M25-54. The NBA Finals on ABC continues with Game 3 on Wednesday, June 8, at 9 p.m. ET as the series transitions to Boston. Curt Gowdy Award-winning broadcaster Mike Breen is scheduled to return to call the action, alongside analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson and reporter Lisa Salters.
NBA Finals Game 1 on ABC and ESPN2 Up 37 Percent From Last Year with Nearly 12 Million Viewers NBA Finals Game 1, in which the Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 120-108, averaged nearly 12 million viewers (11,901,000) across ABC and ESPN2 on June 2. It was up 37 percent from last year’s Game 1, according to Nielsen. Game 1 peaked with nearly 13 million viewers (12,963,000) at 10:45 p.m. ET and was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 1 in three years. It also propelled ABC to win the night across all of television – broadcast and cable – and in every key demo, including P18-34, P18-49, P25-54, M18-34, M18-49 and M25-54. The broadcast generated a 19.6 rating in the Boston market, making it the highest-rated NBA game in the market since Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals in 2018. In the San Francisco market, Game 1 drew a 22.5 rating, making it the highest-rated NBA game in the market since Game 6 of the NBA Finals in 2019. The NBA Finals on ABC continues with Game 3 on Wednesday, June 8, at 9 p.m. ET as the series transitions to Boston. Curt Gowdy Award-winning broadcaster Mike Breen is scheduled to return to call the action, alongside analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson and reporter Lisa Salters.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE 2022 CHUCK DALY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO NBA COACHING LIFER MIKE FRATELLO NEW YORK, June 5, 2022—Mike Fratello, a basketball lifer who interspersed a successful coaching career with a successful broadcasting career, is the recipient of the 2022 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced today. “Mike Fratello’s accomplishments are well documented, both as a coach and a broadcaster,” said Indiana Pacers Head Coach and National Basketball Coaches Association President Rick Carlisle. “Sixteen years as an NBA Head Coach, 647 regular season wins, NBA Coach of the Year honors, Head Coach of the Ukraine National Team and multiple Emmys all combine to represent a lifetime devoted to basketball. Congratulations to Mike on the 2022 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.” “Chuck Daly was a special man and a special coach — and this is a special award,” said Mike Fratello. “It means so much to me because Chuck was a mentor, a close friend, and a trusted confidant during my NBA coaching career and beyond. It is an honor to be recognized by my peers, whom I respect and admire. I am proud to join the ranks of the previous recipients — all exceptional coaches and extraordinary individuals. I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to the numerous people who have enabled me to receive this award, including the late NBCA Executive Director Michael Goldberg; current NBCA Executive Director David Fogel and NBCA President Coach Rick Carlisle for their vision and direction; the late NBA Commissioner David Stern and current Commissioner Adam Silver for their input and support; the NBA coaches I worked under, Hubie Brown and Kevin Loughery, who opened the door to my NBA career; the owners and general managers who gave me the opportunity; all my assistant coaches who helped me succeed and became dear friends; the many players who trusted me to coach them and who have always held a special place in my heart; and the fans who have supported the NBA teams throughout the years. Many thanks to the National Basketball Coaches Association and the Selection Committee for presenting me with the 2022 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. I am forever grateful.” In 16 seasons as an NBA Head Coach with three different franchises, Fratello compiled a 667-548 (.549) record. His 667 wins and 1,215 games coached each ranked 17th all-time when he left the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006. His teams had records of .500 or better in 13 of his 16 seasons and made the playoffs 11 times. Fratello’s coaching career began in 1970 as a graduate assistant at the University of Rhode Island under Coach Tom Carmody. A three-year stint as an assistant to Coach Lou Campanelli at James Madison University came next, followed by a three-year stop at Villanova University under Coach Rollie Massimino. Fratello then began his NBA coaching career in 1978 as an assistant to his mentor, Coach Hubie Brown, with the Atlanta Hawks. He worked with Brown for four seasons in Atlanta and then another season with the New York Knicks (1982-83). In 1983, Fratello was named Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks, coaching them for seven seasons and compiling a record of 324-250. He was voted NBA Coach of the Year for the 1985-86 season, the first of four consecutive seasons of 50 or more wins. The Hawks won the Central Division in 1986-87 and made the playoffs in five of Fratello’s seven seasons. He was also selected as the Head Coach for the Eastern Conference team in the 1988 NBA All-Star Game. In 1990, Fratello made his first foray into national TV, joining Marv Albert as the lead color analyst on the NBA on NBC for three seasons. It was during this time that Albert christened Fratello the “Czar of the Telestrator.” Albert and Fratello also called all the games of the “Dream Team” at the 1992 Summer Olympics. The Cleveland Cavaliers hired Fratello as Head Coach in 1993 and over the next six seasons he led the Cavs to a 248-212 record and four playoff berths. He also served as a TNT playoff analyst for several seasons. After the 1998-99 season, Turner Sports named Fratello lead NBA analyst, a position he held until the Memphis Grizzlies named him Head Coach in 2004. He inherited a 5-11 team and led them to 40 wins and the playoffs (2004-05), and to 49 wins and the playoffs again in 2005-06. In addition to NBC, TNT, and NBA TV, Fratello has worked for several regional networks covering the Cavaliers, Clippers, Heat, Nets, and Pistons. In 2011, Fratello was named Head Coach of the Ukraine National Team and coached them in the 2011 European Championships. In 2012, Fratello coached Ukraine in the FIBA Eurobasket 2013 Qualifying Tournament, from which they advanced to FIBA Eurobasket 2013 the next year. Ukraine was ranked 24th out of the 24 competing national teams, but Fratello led them to a surprising 6th place finish, earning Ukraine an automatic bid to the 2014 FIBA World Cup, the first in Ukrainian history. He turned over the coaching reins to Ukraine native Yevgen Murzin following the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain. Fratello is a member of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and the Fairleigh Dickinson University Hall of Fame (Al LoBalbo Award). “Mike Fratello’s knowledge of the game and ease in communicating it are the foundation of his successes in a coaching and broadcasting career spanning over 30 years,” said David Fogel, National Basketball Coaches Association Executive Director and General Counsel, “Mike had a winning record with all three NBA teams he coached and his records still rank among the all-time leaders today. Congratulations to Coach Fratello on this well-deserved and prestigious recognition.” The National Basketball Coaches Association’s Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award honors the memory of Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly, who, over an outstanding NBA coaching career, set a standard for integrity, competitive excellence and tireless promotion of NBA basketball. The award is determined annually by a Selection Committee comprised of some of the most respected coaches and basketball executives in the game, including Bernie Bickerstaff, Billy Cunningham, Joe Dumars, Phil Jackson, Gregg Popovich, Pat Riley, Donnie Walsh, and Lenny Wilkens. Prior recipients are Larry Brown (2021), Del Harris (2020), Frank Layden (2019), Doug Moe (2018), Al Attles and Hubie Brown (2017), K.C. Jones and Jerry Sloan (2016), Dick Motta (2015), Bernie Bickerstaff (2014), Bill Fitch (2013), Pat Riley (2012), Lenny Wilkens (2011), Jack Ramsay and Tex Winter (2010), and Tommy Heinsohn (2009). About the NBCA: The National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) is the labor association that represents basketball coaches in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded in 1976 by legendary Boston Celtics player and coach Tommy Heinsohn, the NBCA consists of all NBA Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and alumni, and works closely with the NBA on all matters that pertain to the coaching profession.
| La Junta de Directores del Baloncesto Superior Nacional Femenino (BSNF) acordó hoy sábado en la mañana el inicio de la temporada 2022 para el 1 de octubre.
El inicio de torneo fue parte de los temas discutidos por la Junta en una reunión extraordinaria con el Presidente de la Federación de Baloncesto de Puerto Rico, Lic. Yum Ramos.
“Ya llegamos a un acuerdo con Yum”, indicó Luis G. Miranda Ramos, director general del torneo femenino. El BSNF accedió a celebrar su campaña 2022 en los meses de octubre, noviembre y diciembre, y así permitir que la Federación pueda utilizar todo el verano para la preparación del seleccionado que participará en la Copa del Mundo FIBA, del 22 de septiembre al 1 de octubre.
“Como parte del acuerdo, en la primera semana jugarán solamente los equipos que no cuenten con jugadoras en la Selección”, agregó Miranda Ramos.
También se aprobó que las inscripciones para el sorteo de Nuevo Ingreso comenzarán el 15 de junio y se extenderán hasta el 31 de julio. Los sorteos de jugadoras, que son Nuevo Ingreso y No Reservadas, se celebrarán el jueves 4 de agosto.
En una enmienda al sorteo de No Reservadas, a partir de este año las jugadoras que lleven más de una temporada sin participar serán reconocidas como agentes libres y no formarán parte del listado de jugadoras a ser escogidas. Pero, si la jugadora había anunciado su retiro, tendrán como primera opción el último equipo donde participó.
REGRESA LA COPA PREPARATORIA
El Grito de Lares se conmemorará este año con la celebración de la Copa Preparatoria del BSNF, del 23 al 25 de septiembre, en el coliseo Félix Méndez Acevedo. Allí también se escenificará el congresillo técnico el sábado 24 de septiembre.
MAYAGÜEZ SERÍA EL OCTAVO EQUIPO
La temporada 2022 cuenta con la confirmación de las Gigantes de Carolina, Cangrejeras de Santurce, Atenienses de Manatí, Bravas de Cidra y Montañeras de Morovis. También aseguró su participación las Patriotas de Lares, equipo aprobado en traslado desde Toa Baja.
Por su parte, las Explosivas de Moca fueron vendidas. Ahora, el comité de Nuevos Apoderados evaluará el candidato.
Miranda concluyó anunciando que “las Indias de Mayagüez con gran posibilidad estarán de regreso para aumentar a ocho los equipos”. # # # # #
Para más información del BSNF pueden visitar la página oficial en el Internet a la dirección bsnfpur.com, así como todas las plataformas en las redes sociales, Facebook: Baloncesto Superior Nacional Femenino, Instagram: @bsnfpur y Twitter: @bsnfpur.
ONE HUNDRED TWELVE EARLY ENTRY CANDIDATES WITHDRAW FROM NBA DRAFT 2022 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM® SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2022 – The NBA announced today that 112 players have notified the league that they wish to be removed from the list of “early entry” players eligible for selection in the NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm. Following the NBA’s early entry withdrawal deadline of 5 p.m. ET on June 13, 2022, a comprehensive release will be distributed listing the additional players who provided the NBA with timely notice that they wish to be removed from the list of “early entry” players eligible for selection in the NBA Draft 2022. The following 112 players have withdrawn their names from consideration for the NBA Draft 2022: Player School Height Status Max Abmas Oral Roberts 6-1 Junior Efe Abogidi Washington State 6-10 Sophomore Fardaws Aimaq Utah Valley 6-11 Junior Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu UT Arlington 6-9 Junior Emmanuel Akot Boise State 6-8 Senior Theo Akwuba Louisiana 6-11 Senior Tez Allen Southern Oregon 6-5 Senior Avery Anderson III Oklahoma State 6-3 Junior Emmanuel Bandoumel SMU 6-4 Senior Khalif Battle Temple 6-5 Junior Damion Baugh TCU 6-4 Junior James Bishop George Washington 6-2 Junior Henry Blair Jr. Bob Jones (SC) 6-3 Junior Rasir Bolton Gonzaga 6-3 Senior Mike Bothwell Furman 6-3 Senior Souley Boum UTEP 6-3 Senior Keion Brooks Jr. Kentucky 6-7 Junior Johni Broome Morehead State 6-10 Sophomore Jordan Brown Louisiana 6-11 Junior Tyler Burton Richmond 6-7 Junior Jared Bynum Providence 5-10 Junior Toumani Camara Dayton 6-8 Junior Dylan Cardwell Auburn 6-11 Sophomore Donald Carey Georgetown 6-5 Senior Sincere Carry Kent State 6-1 Junior Xavier Castaneda Akron 6-1 Senior Yuri Collins St. Louis 6-0 Junior Jalen Cook Tulane 6-0 Sophomore Kendric Davis SMU 5-11 Senior Antonio Daye Fordham 6-1 Senior Jaiden Delaire Stanford 6-9 Senior Dylan Disu Texas 6-9 Junior Boogie Ellis USC 6-3 Junior Aaron Estrada Hofstra 6-4 Junior Francis “BJ” Fitzgerald Virginia State 6-6 Junior Adam Flagler Baylor 6-3 Junior Allen Flanigan Auburn 6-6 Junior Joe French Bethune-Cookman 6-5 Sophomore Gideon George BYU 6-6 Senior Ques Glover Samford 5-11 Junior Jacob Grandison Illinois 6-6 Senior Tykei Greene Stony Brook 6-4 Senior Quincy Guerrier Oregon 6-7 Junior Mouhamed Gueye Washington State 6-11 Freshman Cedric Henderson Jr. Campbell 6-6 Senior D’Moi Hodge Cleveland State 6-4 Senior Jaelen House New Mexico 6-0 Junior Eric Hunter Jr. Purdue 6-4 Senior Harrison Ingram Stanford 6-8 Freshman Trayce Jackson-Davis Indiana 6-9 Junior Josiah-Jordan James Tennessee 6-6 Junior Deante Johnson Cleveland State 6-9 Senior Justin Johnson Texas-Rio Grande Valley 6-6 Senior Andre Kelly California 6-8 Senior Daylen Kountz Northern Colorado 6-4 Senior DeMarr Langford Jr. Boston College 6-5 Sophomore Nate Laszewski Notre Dame 6-10 Senior Kyle Lofton St. Bonaventure 6-3 Senior B.J. Mack Wofford 6-8 Junior Hunter Maldonado Wyoming 6-7 Senior Matthew Mayer Baylor 6-9 Senior Josh Mballa Buffalo 6-7 Senior Caleb McConnell Rutgers 6-7 Senior Kevin McCullar Texas Tech 6-6 Junior Nathan Mensah San Diego State 6-10 Senior Isaih Moore Southern Mississippi 6-10 Senior Omari Moore San Jose State 6-6 Junior Isiaih Mosley Missouri State 6-5 Junior Bryson Mozone USC Upstate 6-6 Senior Caleb Murphy South Florida 6-4 Sophomore Dwight Murray Jr. Rider 6-0 Senior Joel Murray Long Beach State 6-0 Senior Kris Murray Iowa 6-8 Sophomore Justyn Mutts Virginia Tech 6-7 Senior Pete Nance Northwestern 6-10 Senior KC Ndefo St. Peter’s 6-7 Senior JoirDon Karl Nicholas Texas Southern 6-9 Senior Josh Oduro George Mason 6-9 Junior Gus Okafor Southeastern Louisiana 6-6 Junior Shareef O’Neal LSU 6-10 Junior Nick Ongenda DePaul 6-11 Junior Osayi Osifo Jacksonville 6-7 Senior Osun Osunniyi St. Bonaventure 6-10 Senior Nijel Pack Kansas State 6-0 Sophomore Drew Peterson USC 6-9 Senior Zyon Pullin UC-Riverside 6-4 Junior Courtney Ramey Texas 6-3 Senior Eric Reed Jr. Southeast Missouri State 6-2 Senior Will Richardson Oregon 6-5 Senior Marcus Sasser Houston 6-1 Junior Baylor Scheierman South Dakota State 6-6 Junior Khalil Shabazz San Francisco 6-1 Senior Marcus Shaver Boise State 6-2 Senior Grant Sherfield Nevada 6-2 Junior Kevin (K.J.) Simon UT Martin 6-3 Junior Jalen Slawson Furman 6-7 Senior Jamari Smith Queens University (NC) 6-8 Junior Malachi Smith Chattanooga 6-4 Junior Terquavion Smith North Carolina State 6-4 Freshman Julian Strawther Gonzaga 6-7 Sophomore Drew Timme Gonzaga 6-10 Junior Jacob Toppin Kentucky 6-9 Junior Santiago Vescovi Tennessee 6-3 Junior Jordan Walker UAB 5-11 Senior Kerwin Walton North Carolina 6-5 Sophomore Dominick Welch St. Bonaventure 6-5 Senior DeAndre Williams Memphis 6-9 Senior KJ Williams Murray State 6-10 Senior Daivien Williamson Wake Forest 6-2 Senior Jalen Wilson Kansas 6-8 Junior Isaiah Wong Miami 6-3 Junior Jahmir Young Charlotte 6-2 Junior
FIBA decision on Nigeria's participation in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 |
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JUNE 2, 2022MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA was informed about the decision of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to withdraw the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) from all international basketball competitions and activities for a period of two years. In subsequent communications with the NBBF, and despite FIBA's request, it has become clear that against the circumstances created by the government's decision, the NBBF is unable to confirm its participation in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022. Given the multiple strict deadlines that cannot be postponed in order to ensure the successful staging of a major international event (visa procedures, schedules, ticket sales, accommodations, friendly games, preliminary rosters, flight tickets, accreditations, etc.) and to protect the integrity of the competition, the FIBA Executive Committee has decided as follows: FIBA will announce whether there will be any other decisions related to the NBBF's participation in other FIBA competitions and any potential disciplinary measures in due course. NBA ANNOUNCES GAME OFFICIALS FOR THE 2022 NBA FINALS NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 – The NBA today announced the list of game officials assigned to the NBA Finals 2022 presented by YouTube TV. The championship series between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors tips off on Thursday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. “Just as the goal of our players is to reach the postseason finale, the same is true of our officials,” said Byron Spruell, NBA President, League Operations. “We appreciate this group’s outstanding work during the playoffs and congratulate them on being selected to officiate in the NBA Finals.” NBA Finals officials were selected by the NBA Referee Operations management team based on their performance throughout the first three rounds of the 2022 playoffs. Officials were evaluated after each round to determine advancement in this year’s postseason. The referees assigned to the 2022 NBA Finals are below: Tony Brothers (11th Finals) | David Guthrie (5th) | James Capers (11th) | Courtney Kirkland (2nd) | Marc Davis (11th) | Eric Lewis (4th) | Kane Fitzgerald (4th) | Josh Tiven (3rd) | Scott Foster (15th) | James Williams (2nd) | John Goble (6th) | Zach Zarba (9th) |
Foster has officiated 22 NBA Finals games, followed by Davis with 16, and Capers and Brothers at 13 each. NBA officials Curtis Blair, Tyler Ford, Mark Lindsay, Ed Malloy, Ben Taylor and Sean Wright have been assigned as alternates for the 2022 NBA Finals. Individual game assignments for referees are posted at NBA.com/official at approximately 9 a.m. ET each game day.
Boston Celtics-Miami Heat Game 7 is Most-Watched Conference Finals Game on ESPN in Four Years Game 7 Averaged 9,875,000 Viewers, Peaking with 12,171,000 Viewers Most-Watched Eastern Conference Finals Since 2018 and Up 40 Percent from 2021 The Boston Celtics victory over the Miami Heat in Game 7 on Sunday was the most-watched Conference Finals game on ESPN in four years, according to Nielsen. The telecast averaged 9,875,000 viewers, peaking with 12,171,000 viewers at 11 p.m. ET. The Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat series was the most-watched NBA Eastern Conference Finals since 2018, averaging nearly seven million viewers across the seven games (6,978,000). This is up 40 percent from last year’s Eastern Conference Finals. Game 7 on ESPN was the most-watched program of the day across all of television, including in every key demographic: P18-34; P18-49; P25-54; M18-34; M18-49; M25-54. The NBA Finals, exclusively on ABC, begins Thursday, June 2, at 9 p.m. as the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum visit the Golden State Warriors and three-time NBA Champion Stephen Curry. For coverage details, visit ESPN Press Room |
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