0_Apprentice
Hi I hope I get the chance to play EuroBasket overseas!
1_Wizard
That would be so great! EuroBasket is such an exciting event that's held biannually!
0_Apprentice
I agree, can you tell me more about what it is?
1_Wizard
It's the biggest men's basketball competition in Europe! It's run by FIBA Europe, sort of like the NBA of Europe! It's a huge event!
0_Apprentice
It must attract a lot of people then! It is similar to FIFA World Cup?
1_Wizard
It is! It's actually known as the FIBA Basketball World Cup! The tournament began all the way back in the 50s!
0_Apprentice
That was long time ago. Do you know any famous players from it?
1_Wizard
The first jump shot in the EuroBasket was performed by the Italian player, Giuseppe Stefanini in 1946. He's became quite a legend!
0_Apprentice
Giuseppe Stefanini? I think I have heard of him. He was my grandfather's friend!
1_Wizard
No way!! That's so neat!! Unfortunately for him and his team, they were dominated by the Soviet Union who won the first eleven out of thirteen championships! I'm sure he told your grandfather all about that!