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PATRICK BAUMANN

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 14, 2018
Andreas Zagklis takes reins at FIBA
Nearly two months after longtime secretary general Patrick Baumann's death on Oct. 13 in Buenos Aires, FIBA has appointed his successor.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Oct 27, 2018
Patrick Baumann's profound impact on basketball will live on
Global basketball is a far-flung enterprise with 213 national federations and complexities that don't easily mesh into a single entity. Successful leaders, especially at the top, are vital to create meaningful bonds, improve governance and deal with problems.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 18, 2014
FIBA chief Baumann strikes tough tone on JBA ban
FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann repeatedly stated that the Japan Basketball Association's "lack of vision" is a fundamental problem stunting the sport's development throughout the nation.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 27, 2014
FIBA hands down Japan ban; JBA sorry
It was something everyone expected to happen, so there shouldn't have been any surprise whatsoever. That, however, did nothing to lessen the gravity of the situation.
BASKETBALL
Nov 14, 2014
FIBA plans meetings in late November to finalize ruling on Japan Basketball Association problems
The Japan Basketball Association still awaits a ruling from FIBA after an Oct. 31 deadline set by basketball's world governing body for a merger plan between the 22-team bj-league and 13-team NBL was not reached.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 29, 2014
Japan Basketball Association chief Maruo says new league will launch in 2016 despite failure to meet FIBA deadline
Despite facing an expected suspension from FIBA, Japan Basketball Association acting president Mitsuru Maruo insisted that the country's governing body would not stop trying to address and fix its problems, including the unification of the nation's two men's top leagues.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 8, 2014
Japan Basketball Association-led merger talks still face major obstacles
Toshimitsu Kawachi, the bj-league commissioner, said that the organizing committee for a unified professional basketball league in Japan has discussed things "constructively."
BASKETBALL
Sep 16, 2014
FIBA spells out demands to JBA as deadline approaches
FIBA last week repeated its mandate that the Japan Basketball Association deadline for a merger between the bj-league and the NBL is Oct. 31.
BASKETBALL
May 16, 2014
FIBA threatens JBA with suspension for inaction over merger
It appears to be an ultimatum for the Japan Basketball Association.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 21, 2013
FIBA warns JBA about problems
FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann has advised the Japan Basketball Association to resolve issues that exist inside the nation's basketball circles or face greater problems in the future, according to Japanese media reports.

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