Still there, alive and kicking at basketball arenas

Bert Larsimont has carved out a significant niche in the world of European basketball journalism and reporting through his roles as a hobbyist writer and content manager for Eurobasket.com, BasketMe, Full Court Press or other online platforms over the last years. Bert's deep passion for the sport and his keen analytical skills have made him a respected voice in both men’s and women’s basketball reporting. His work is characterized by thorough understanding of the game, commitment to accuracy and talent for engaging storytelling.

Bert on the Duke University Campus... at Krzyzewskiville in late July 2023

One of Bert Larsimont’s notable highlights includes his comprehensive coverages of the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women in Czech Republic, the FIBA EuroBasket Women 2013 in France as well as FIBA Basketball Champions League Final Four 2019 in Antwerp, Belgium where he provided during each of them real-time updates and in-depth analyses of key matches. His reporting on those events not only highlighted the exceptional talent in basketball but also brought greater visibility to the sport. Bert’s dedication to covering women’s basketball has also been instrumental in promoting gender equality in sports journalism for many years. He contributed for instance to Full Court Press (now bitterly passed from sight), which was a well-known women’s basketball webzine in the past. Additionally, his work on Eurobasket.com has seen him report on major tournaments and leagues across Europe (BNXT League for example), offering fans detailed insights and behind-the-scenes stories that enrich their understanding of the game.

Bert’s contributions to basketball journalism and reporting extend beyond his writing. As a content manager, he has indirectly played a role in shaping the editorial direction of the platforms he works with. His vision and editorial skills have helped for instance Eurobasket.com maintain their status as leading sources of basketball news and analysis. Bert’s ability to curate and manage content ensures that readers receive timely and relevant information. His efforts have enhanced the quality and reach of basketball journalism, making it more accessible and engaging for fans worldwide.

In addition to his professional endeavors as a translator, linguist and multilingual administrative employee, Bert runs this blog where he shares his personal insights and experiences related to basketball. This platform also allows him to connect with a broader audience and engage with the basketball community on a more personal level. Through his blog, Bert explores various aspects of the sport, from game strategies and player development to the cultural impact of basketball. His passion for the game is evident in every post, and his commitment to fostering a deeper appreciation for basketball continues to inspire and inform fans around the globe. Through his work, Bert Larsimont constantly tries to make an impact on the world of basketball journalism and reporting, contributing to the sport’s growth and popularity over the years.

Bert also occasionnally writes about volleyball on blogs and social media. He is also involved as a communication officer in the board of his eldest sons’ volleyball club.

Bert in the footsteps of Drazen Petrovic in Zagreb

Bert and his youngest son visit the Drazen Petrovic Museum
located near the Cibona Zagreb arena in August 2021

Bert attends the Belgium vs Greece game
at the mons.arena in November 2022

During the summer 2023, Bert at the Duke University Basketball Museum in Durham, NC
where he learned a lot about Coach K and the Blue Devils 

Bert and his eldest son cannot resist to shoot from long range
at a splendid private gym near Columbus, OH

Bert enjoys the Belgian basketball Clasico between
Spirou Charleroi and BC Filou Ooostende during the 2023-2024 season

At a pre-Olympic tournament in Charleroi, Belgium
where the Spanish women's basketball national team was in action

Time out called by the coach of La Roja...
Spain's superstar Alba Torrens remains concentrated 

The Belgian Cats led by Emma Meesseman before departing
to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games

Canada getting ready in Charleroi, Belgium for the 2024 Olympic women's basketball tourney
in Paris, France a few days later 

Popular posts from this blog

FIBA EuroCup Women: Valencia BC (SPA) has given no hope to Basket Namur Capitale (BEL) at the Hall Octave Henry in Saint-Servais, Belgium on Nov. 25th, 2021

Image
Sometimes, there are games that clubs' staff would like to forget as soon as possible... That's probably the case for the management staff and players of Basket Namur Capitale , last season's Belgian Top Division I Women title-holder, after the heavy loss recorded against Valencia BC in Game Day 5 of the FIBA EuroCup Women regular season. Valencia BC won the EuroCup Women title in 2020-2021 and also defeated the Russian powerhouse UMMC Ekaterinburg in the SuperCup Women 2021. The SuperCup Women is the opening event of the basketball calendar that traditionally sees the reigning EuroCup Women champions take on the EuroLeague Women title-holders. On the home floor at the Pabellon Municipal Fuente de San Luis , Valencia BC did upset last season's EuroLeague winner UMMC Ekaterinburg 73-66 in late October. For the first time in the club's history, Valencia BC won therefore the SuperCup Women title. As a matter of fact, only six different clubs have won the...
Read more

EuroMillions League - Round Six: Proximus Spirou Charleroi defeats BC Telenet Oostende after strong finish in a thrilling Belgian "Clásico"!

Image
Bert and his son attended the Proximus Spirou Charleroi vs. BC Telenet Oostende basketball game at the Spiroudome on Oct. 28th, 2016. The one and only Belgian basketball "Clásico"! They could not have been better seated, at first row right behind the bench of BC Oostende . Nice to follow the speeches, mood swings and pep talks of BCO 's Croatian Coach Dario Gjergja during timeouts! Around 5,000 people attended this excellent basketball game in Charleroi, Belgium.   Serbian forward Marko Keselj (age 28, 2.06 m) and Belgium's national team member Pierre-Antoine Gillet (age 25, 2.01 m), both injured, were unavailable for BC Oostende and the three Belgian international players Kevin Tumba (age 25, 2.06 m), Loic Schwartz (age 23, 1.95 m) and Ioann Iarochevitch (age 27, 2.06 m), on the injured list for Spirou , did not play in the game.   The home side started slowly and did several mistakes in defense, allowing BC Oostende to take the lead in the fi...
Read more

www.berthoop.net: a strange year in review!

Image
2020 was definitely a year like no other...  Due to the COVID-19 situation and strict measures taken by the Belgian authorities, Bert has never attended so few basketball games in one year. Except for two FIBA Europe Cup games early last year, Bert could not sit or stand much on the sidelines and enjoy basketball games. Bert witnessed only two Spirou Charleroi losses in the FIBA Europe Cup in early 2020: one against 1. Bundesliga team medi Bayreuth (90-97) on Jan. 7th, 2020 and another one against Benfica Lisboa (78-85) on Jan. 21st, 2020. It was nevertheless a chance to see several young players who could become future stars on the continental basketball scene: Portuguese international guard Rafael Lisboa (born in 1999), US player Reid Alfred Travis (born in 1995, ex- Stanford and Kentucky in NCAA ) or Belgian shooting guard Milan Samardzic (born in 1999). It was also an opportunity for Bert to watch fantastic performances by excellent players Kenneth "Speedy" Smi...
Read more