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[Worldwide Hoops @WWHoopsPodcast]

The Worldwide Hoops Podcast is BACK! In Season Two's Episode Three, we host Rex Kalamian, assistant coach for the @DetroitPistons and head coach of @ArmBasket to talk about his experiences. #WWH #Podcast

Catch up on his interview with Kurt Aquilina here: https://t.co/WFT4tF8ZxN

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

IMPORT ALERT 🚨 With US import player Jensen Caretti out indefinitely due to injury, Depiro have signed Janai Crooms as a replacement. Crooms is set to make her debut later this month in the first Women's League fixture against Starlites. ✅ #MaltaBasketball

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

Valletta Basketball Club have expanded their setup from a struggling Division One side last season, to a more stable and solid side in the men's and women's competitions. Check out my #MaltaBasketball story on the launch of their new identity 🔴⚫️

https://t.co/JuJMTsnH7E

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

MALTESE ABROAD NEWS ✈️ Malta international Jacob Formosa has extended his contract with @NBL1_West side @PerthRedbacks. Check out the full #MaltaBasketball story here!
https://t.co/5Z6Ufnxqor

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

A big night for the Malta Basketball Association as it hosted it’s MBA awards during its 60th anniversary with Starlites’ Ian Felice Pace and @KristyGalea9 crowned Players of the Year 🏆#Maltabasketball

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

So many stars of the local game, all in one spot to celebrate 60 years of Maltese basketball! 🌟 Here's my review of the Malta Basketball Association Awards 2023-24 #MaltaBasketball

https://t.co/WpUZitANgi

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

@FIBA sec gen Andreas Zagklis, the guest of honour at the MBA 60th anniversary and awards night, highlighted the passion and perseverance that has driven Maltese basketball over the past six decades. Here's what Zagklis said in a #MaltaBasketball story! https://t.co/gtSaoiK1xi

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

Another #MalteseAbroad transfer announcement as @TomasiJosh is a new Chun Lung (Hong Kong A1) player. Check out the full story here: https://t.co/DcbSwbMpTZ

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

🔴⚫️ Former Gennevilliers Basket forward Eric Terry is a new Valletta BC player. No official announcement just yet but the move is good to go! ✅ #MaltaBasketball

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

With such a historic moment on its way, it made sense to give @FIBAEuropeCup Qualifying debutants Starlites their very own interactive space on #MaltaBasketball for all to check out news, stats, and everything related to their tie against Anorthosis. https://t.co/JLU1pMfpfE

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

Last season's Athleta star import Malik Riddle is off to Germany for the coming campaign after joining @RheinStarsKoeln ✅ In the 23/24 season, Riddle started all 22 games he played, averaging 27.7 ppg and 9.9 reb #MaltaBasketball

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

⚪️🔵 Starlites coach @PaulFerrante believes his team's only job will be to do the best they can on the day as the Malta champions face Anorthosis Famagusta next week in the @FIBAEuropeCup.

Check out the full #MaltaBasketball story here: https://t.co/pFpRMiiWq0

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

We're days away from the @FIBAEuropeCup debut of a Maltese basketball team for the first time in 32 years. Starlites made their squad official at a press conference as 12 players have made the cut. ⚪️🔵

Check out the full #MaltaBasketball story here: https://t.co/t1TcvT2i3l

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

🔴⚫ Valletta BC women have announced more signings these past few days as the Capital club confirmed centre Taissia Nikishina, Milica Stefanovic, together with former Fusion duo Nicole Montalvo and Maria Momcilovic. Full story here! #MaltaBasketball
https://t.co/zeitT9lTxq

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

Valletta BC confirmed the #MaltaBasketball July report this morning after announcing the signing of former Athleta centre Piotr Stelmach after re-signing Matthew Farrugia and bringing on two new players. Full story here! 🔴⚫
https://t.co/OMoTy6Spn5

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

Former Depiro coach James Bamfield returned to Malta for the Elite Basketball Preseason Tournament with ARU basketball. I got in touch with Bamfield to get his thoughts on the tournament and preseason preparation. Full #MaltaBasketball story here: https://t.co/7J8XQZBwIy

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

⚫️⚪️Christian Narciso was appointed Hibernians coach earlier this summer. I reached out to the Italian coach to get his thoughts on the team's preparation ahead of the new season.

Check out the full #MaltaBasketball story here!: https://t.co/Jq8vLGFrRj

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

With the Elite Basketball Preseason Tournament in full swing, I got in touch with USA Select coach and former WNBA star Andrea Stinson to ask about the team this year and her thoughts on Malta and the tournament. Here's the full #MaltaBasketball story: https://t.co/FI9JlfUkDM

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

The Elite Basketball Tournament Malta 2024 will tip off on Wednesday at the Ta’ Qali Pavilion. This year, 🇲🇹 local sides Starlites and Hibernians will face off against the 🇺🇲 USA Select and 🇬🇧 ARU University. Full story here! #MaltaBasketball
https://t.co/UjCx3UWroV

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

⚪🔵 Matthew Scerri has re-signed with Starlites, the Naxxar-based club announced. Scerri missed most of last season through injury, but his return saw him put up performances that earned him a 🇲🇹 NT call-up. Full story here #MaltaBasketball
https://t.co/JrJeOyyFvx

[Kurt Aquilina @14Aquilina]

The end of a hectic summer is nearing with 🇲🇹 clubs and their players returning to the court soon... Can't wait for the new season to begin! Until then, be sure to check out #MaltaBasketball for more updates! https://t.co/aGDwcPiiXK