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| Zarate Basket clinch La Liga Argentina title - by Eurobasket News |
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Ameghino - Zarate Basket 65-82 Zarate Basket upset Ameghino on the road in the decider and celebrated La Liga Argentina title. Zarate Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Ameghino's 32. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) answered with 14 points and point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) added 10 points and 6 assists in the effort for Ameghino. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Ameghino: J.Franca 14+4reb, B.Abraham 10+3reb, L.Emiliano 10+6ast, J.Luis Abeiro 10+1reb, M.Martinez 6+1reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 6+5reb+3ast Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 18+5reb+3ast, D.Pineda 15+3reb+1ast, S.Chaine 15+5reb+5ast, L.Andujar 14+11reb+6ast, L.Capponi 9+3reb, I.Cuassolo 7+3reb |
| La Liga Round 2 of Finals. Boca upset Quimsa to tie series - by Eurobasket News |
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Quimsa - Boca 72-75 Boca made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) scored 19 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-1988, college: DePaul) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Boca players scored in double figures. The former international forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) responded with 16 points and American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Quimsa's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Quimsa: F.Ramirez 16+3reb+1ast, E.Anderson 12+5reb, F.Baralle 9+2reb+1ast, B.Robinson 9+4reb+2ast, M.Cosolito 8+3reb+5ast, R.Sanchez 6+6reb Boca: L.Schattmann 19+3reb+5ast, D.Tucker 12+7reb, R.Barber 11+5reb+1ast, F.Balbi 10+3reb+6ast, M.Mata 10+7reb+1ast, J.Traylor 7+3reb |
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The round was exceptionally exciting as five games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bearcats (9-3) in Woodville on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Norwood Flames (5-7) 102-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Bearcats. Norwood Flames forced 20 Bearcats turnovers. Walter Mcbride scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and New Zealand point guard Jack Stanwix (183-2000) chipped in 26 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Norwood Flames maintains seventh position with 5-7 record. Bearcats at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Very significant was Bearcats' (#1) 95-82 road victory against one of their biggest challengers South Adelaide Panthers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) notched 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Anthony Drmic supported him with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 31 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) did not help to save the game for South Adelaide Panthers. Bearcats (9-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with 3 other teams. South Adelaide Panthers at the other side keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Perth R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. A very close game took place in Tullamarine between Cougars and Hume City Broncos. Sixth ranked Cougars (8-5) got a very close victory on the road over top-ranked Hume City Broncos (10-4). Cougars managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Saturday evening. Americans were the main players on the court. Sharif Black fired 29 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Troyce Manassa produced 27 points and 5 assists for lost side. Hume City Broncos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Cougars maintains sixth position with 8-5 record. Loser Hume City Broncos dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Knox R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Blackburn V. won against Bellarine S. on the opponent's court 100-84. Camberwell unfortunately lost to Sunbury J. in a home game 78-90. Sunbury J. managed to beat Melbourne Uni on the road 100-94. Melbourne Uni crushed Western PS on its own court 116-74. Wyndham D. beat Keysborough C. in Werribee 102-97. Eastern M. was destroyed by Forestville E. at home 97-117. C.District L. managed to outperform Norwood F. on the opponent's court 91-88. Sturt S. rolled over N.Adelaide R. in a home game 118-82. Winless Southern T. was defeated by Woodville W. on the road 90-84. Sydney C. was smashed by Inner WB on its own court 71-104. Penrith P. lost to Canberra G. in a road game 85-101. Albury W.B. unfortunately lost to BA CoE at home 88-100. Manly Warr. managed to beat Cent.Coast C. on the opponent's court 79-72. Illawarra H. 2 crushed Newcastle F. in a home game 97-68. Bankstown B. was beaten by Maitland M. on the road 99-82. Sutherland S. won against Hornsby S. on its own court 85-73. Norths B. managed to outperform Hills H. in Crows Nest 93-88. BA CoE rolled over Newcastle F. at home 112-83. RedCity R. was defeated by NGC Seahawks on the opponent's court 99-97. SD Spartans was beaten by Ipswich F. in a home game 83-99. Gold Coast R. destroyed USC Rip on the road 120-97. Mackay M. unfortunately lost to Logan T. on its own court 83-96. Brisbane C. managed to beat SC Phoenix in a road game 100-92. Darwin S. defeated Townsville H. at home 102-84. Knox R. beat Geelong S. on the opponent's court 97-79. Ballarat M. lost to Sandringham S. in a home game 87-99. Ringwood H. unfortunately lost to Hobart C. on the road 80-93. Nunawading S. rolled over Diamond V.E. on its own court 105-80. Waverley F. defeated Bendigo B. in Mount Waverley 97-80. Eltham W. smashed Casey C. at home 114-66. Dandenong R. lost to Keilor T. on the opponent's court 81-84. NW Tasmania unfortunately lost to Frankston B. in a home game 69-76. Ballarat M. recorded a loss to Melbourne T. on the road 88-106. Bendigo B. defeated Casey C. on its own court 78-65. Geelong S. was beaten by Keilor T. in Melbourne 106-104. Waverley F. won against Kilsyth C. at home 93-90. Melbourne T. was outscored by Sandringham S. on the opponent's court 99-74. Goldfields G. recorded a loss to Cockburn C. in a home game 85-97. SW Slammers was crushed by Rockingham F. on the road 117-62. Goldfields G. were beaten by Geraldton B. on its own court 86-100. W.Adelaide B. - Norwood F. 87-102 The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bearcats (9-3) in Woodville on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Norwood Flames (5-7) 102-87. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Bearcats. Norwood Flames forced 20 Bearcats turnovers. Walter Mcbride scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and New Zealand point guard Jack Stanwix (183-2000) chipped in 26 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Four Norwood Flames and five Bearcats players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Norwood Flames maintains seventh position with 5-7 record. Bearcats at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: W.Adelaide B.: A.Drmic 26+9reb+3ast, L.Olbrich 23+7reb+3ast, R.Fraser 13+6reb+1ast, N.DeSantis 10+5reb+6ast, S.Sean 10+1reb, H.Staude 5+3reb+1ast Norwood F.: J.Stanwix 26+4reb, M.Walter 25+5reb+8ast, M.Nuangki 21+2reb, M.Lycett 12+8reb+6ast, T.Goodall 8+4reb, I.Miller-Jose 7+6reb Group Big VBellarine S. - Blackburn V. 84-100We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Bellarine where 8th ranked Storm (3-9) was defeated by ninth ranked Vikings (3-10) 100-84 on Saturday. Vikings looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Storm's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vikings made 7 blocks. New Zealand forward Kane Keil (198-1997, college: Antelope Valley) fired 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Titgyeth Kwajakwan chipped in 26 points. American center Bryce Cashman (211-1996, college: NWOSU) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and guard Nathan Gronbeck added 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vikings maintains ninth position with 3-10 record, which they share with Townsville H. and Cent.Coast C. Loser Storm keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with C.District L. and Eastern M.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Bellarine S.: G.Nathan 19+2reb+1ast, J.Chery 17+1reb+2ast, J.Rohan 11+7reb+1ast, B.Cashman 11+12reb, K.Max 9, L.Varley 7+3reb+4ast Blackburn V.: K.Titgyeth 26+2reb+2ast, K.Keil 20+9reb+3ast, R.Mitchell 17+8reb+1ast, D.Brito 15+7reb+6ast, Z.Michael 7+1reb, J.Tanner 6+3reb+2ast Camberwell - Sunbury J. 78-90 Rather predictable result in Melbourne where fifth ranked Jets (10-2) defeated 7th ranked Camberwell (4-10) 90-78 on Saturday. Jets made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Jets outrebounded Camberwell 50-38 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) fired 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Gerald Blackshear (205-1997, college: Detroit) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Jay Mackenzie produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Ben Crowe added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Camberwell players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jets have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Camberwell keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Ringwood H.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Camberwell: C.Ben 21+5reb+2ast, M.Jay 18+10reb+5ast, A.Kimble 17+6reb+2ast, B.Fisto 16+1reb+4ast, D.Pino 3+7reb, G.James 3+3reb+2ast Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 35+1reb+4ast, G.Blackshear 17+15reb, J.Weston 10+3reb, T.Clayton 10+9reb+5ast, M.Barkeley 8+7reb+1ast, M.Nathan 3+8reb+6ast Hume City B. - McKinnon C. 88-89 A very close game took place in Tullamarine between Cougars and Hume City Broncos. Sixth ranked Cougars (8-5) got a very close victory on the road over top-ranked Hume City Broncos (10-4). Cougars managed to escape with a 1-point win 89-88 on Saturday evening. Strangely Hume City Broncos outrebounded Cougars 44-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) fired 29 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists. Guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) produced 27 points and 5 assists and point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Hume City Broncos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Cougars maintains sixth position with 8-5 record. Loser Hume City Broncos dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Knox R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Hume City B.: T.Manassa 27+4reb+5ast, C.Elder 21+4reb+2ast, M.Puondak 14+11reb, S.Prendergast 6+2reb, C.Fiddes 6+6reb+2ast, S.Elijah-Taye 5+1reb McKinnon C.: S.Black 29+6reb+5ast, N.Davis 18+4reb+6ast, B.Mitchell 17+3reb+2ast, S.Yanni 8+5reb, J.Beasley 7+2reb+2ast, L.Joe 4+5reb+3ast Melbourne Uni - Sunbury J. 94-100 There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Melbourne Uni (9-5) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Jets (10-2) 100-94 on Sunday. American forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: FPU) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) chipped in 36 points (!!!) and 5 steals. Forward Joel Rimes (196) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and Nicholas Masunda (188-1985) added 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Five Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Jets have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Melbourne Uni dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Joondalup W. and Keysborough C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Melbourne Uni: R.Joel 23+11reb+3ast, N.Masunda 19+7reb+2ast, X.Evans 17+6reb+3ast, I.Turner 16+5reb+3ast, M.Shayan 10+7reb+2ast, M.Roseby 9+2reb+2ast Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 36+1reb+2ast, T.Clayton 22+17reb+5ast, M.Barkeley 20+1reb+4ast, M.Nathan 8+8reb+5ast, M.Berezdecky 7+9reb+1ast, G.Blackshear 4+4reb+1ast Melbourne Uni - Western PS 116-74 Everything went according to plan when second ranked Melbourne Uni (9-5) outscored at home 10th ranked Steelers (1-12) 116-74 on Saturday. Melbourne Uni outrebounded Steelers 71-33 including a 27-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Steelers' players. American Isaac Turner (190-1992, college: St.Vincent) fired 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Shayan Mahboobi chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-1981) produced 20 points and 7 assists and American guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) added 11 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Melbourne Uni have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Melbourne Uni went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Joondalup W. and Keysborough C. Steelers lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Western PS: D.Corletto 20+4reb+7ast, S.Stone 11+4reb, R.Permenter 8+6reb, M.Turner 8+1reb+1ast, J.Gaze 8+3reb+1ast, M.Matthew 6+2reb Melbourne Uni: I.Turner 30+8reb+5ast, M.Roseby 15+11reb, M.Shayan 15+9reb+8ast, R.Joel 15+6reb+5ast, L.Killey 10+6reb, X.Evans 9+5reb+4ast Keysborough C. - Wyndham D. 97-102 There was a minor upset in Keysborough where much higher ranked Cougars (9-5) were defeated by fifth ranked Devils (9-4) 102-97 on Saturday. Devils made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Forward Adetomi Ayilara (208-1998, college: Cloud County) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) chipped in 28 points and 4 assists. Howard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. American forward Isaiah Geathers (190, college: Lehman) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Devils and five Cougars players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Devils moved-up to third place, which they share with Canberra G. and Nunawading S. Loser Cougars dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Joondalup W. and Melbourne Uni. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Keysborough C.: I.Geathers 22+11reb+2ast, C.Enge 16+3reb, A.Williams 15+5reb+4ast, L.Naoum 13+2reb+3ast, G.Newby 13+3reb, J.Leclerc 9+4reb+1ast Wyndham D.: M.Howard 28+4reb+4ast, A.Ayilara 20+13reb+6ast, K.Green 19+13reb+1ast, M.Ayol 17+1reb+1ast, J.Oskar 9+1reb+1ast, K.Hynes 6+3reb+2ast Group NBL1 CentralEastern M. - Forestville E. 97-117No shocking result in a game in Mt. Barker where third ranked Forestville Eagles (9-3) outleveled 8th ranked Eastern Mavericks (3-9) 117-97 on Saturday. Forestville Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Eastern Mavericks' 52. They outrebounded Eastern Mavericks 50-31 including 21 on the offensive glass. Forestville Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198-1999, college: Midland CC) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) chipped in 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). Forestville Eagles' coach Andrew Simons used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Jack Hemphill (206-1999, college: SFC) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Lengudi Gur (-2000) added 25 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Forestville Eagles and four Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. Forestville Eagles keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Eastern Mavericks keep the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with C.District L. and Bellarine S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Eastern M.: G.Lengudi 25+7reb, J.Hemphill 25+12reb+6ast, K.Ciabattoni 18+3reb+5ast, J.Legan 18+1reb+7ast, R.Owen 5+4reb+2ast, R.Jasper 4+3reb+10ast Forestville E.: G.Mays 27+8reb, M.Machar 25+19reb+2ast, J.Rios 22+2reb+2ast, A.Doyle 18+4reb+13ast, B.Rathjen 17+7reb+5ast, O.Hulland 5+5reb+3ast Norwood F. - C.District L. 88-91 There was a minor upset in Marden where 7th ranked Norwood Flames (5-7) were edged by ninth ranked Central District Lions (3-9) 91-88 on Saturday. American forward Kevin Baker (203-1998, college: LC State) fired 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The other American import swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Worth to mention Jenkins played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Walter Mcbride produced 26 points and 5 rebounds and New Zealand forward Isaac Miller-Jose (203-1998, college: Manitoba) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Central District Lions moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Eastern M. and Bellarine S. Norwood Flames lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Norwood F.: M.Walter 26+5reb+3ast, I.Miller-Jose 17+9reb+2ast, J.Stanwix 17+1reb, M.Nuangki 13+5reb, M.Lycett 6+7reb+3ast, D.Webber 5+5reb+1ast C.District L.: K.Baker 24+8reb+1ast, N.Nai 14+7reb+1ast, M.Manyang 14+10reb+1ast, B.Jenkins 13+6reb+7ast, D.Nathaniel 12+3reb, K.Sapwell 9+1reb+5ast S.Adelaide P. - W.Adelaide B. 82-95 Very significant was Bearcats' (#1) 95-82 road victory against one of their biggest challengers South Adelaide Panthers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bearcats players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Lachlan Olbrich (208-2003, college: UC Riverside) notched 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) supported him with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 31 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) did not help to save the game for South Adelaide Panthers. Forward Codey Ellison (-1993) added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Five South Adelaide Panthers players scored in double figures. Bearcats (9-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with 3 other teams. South Adelaide Panthers at the other side keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Perth R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 31+11reb+4ast, S.Johns 14+5reb, A.Barton 12+3reb+2ast, C.Ellison 11+9reb+5ast, M.Lloyd 10+6reb, C.Scott 3+2reb+2ast W.Adelaide B.: L.Olbrich 30+9reb+2ast, A.Drmic 26+7reb+3ast, R.Fraser 20+4reb, H.Staude 9+1reb+6ast, J.Spear 6+7reb+7ast, N.DeSantis 4+6reb+4ast Sturt S. - N.Adelaide R. 118-82 Rather predictable result in Pasadena where second ranked Sturt Sabres (9-3) smashed 5th ranked North Adelaide Rockets (7-5) 118-82 on Saturday. Sturt Sabres forced 20 North Adelaide Rockets turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by North Adelaide Rockets' players. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) fired 26 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Sturt Sabres players scored in double figures. American forward Keouvion McCalop (203-1994, college: Dakota Bottin.) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Durrell McDonald (188, college: Mercyhurst) added 25 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sturt Sabres have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser North Adelaide Rockets keep the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: N.Adelaide R.: D.McDonald 25+6ast, K.McCalop 21+14reb+1ast, C.Noah 10+1ast, A.Akech 9+7reb+2ast, H.Riley 8+2reb+2ast, D.Carlisle 7+9reb Sturt S.: J.Forbes 26+7reb+9ast, J.Rigoni 21+11reb+4ast, K.Rasmussen 17+11reb+2ast, S.Daly 13+2reb+3ast, D.Nash 11+1reb, S.Jamie 10+2ast Woodville W. - Southern T. 90-84 Not a big story in a game in Flinders Park where bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (0-12) were defeated by sixth ranked Woodville Warriors (7-5) 90-84 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Woodville Warriors forced 23 Noarlunga City Southern Tigers turnovers. American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) fired 38 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners. Swingman David Humphries (193-1991, college: LMU) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Stepney attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Woodville Warriors' coach Scott Whitmore used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Apiok Dau (-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds and guard Alexander Dickeson (-2007) added 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Four Noarlunga City Southern Tigers players scored in double figures. Woodville Warriors moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Noarlunga City Southern Tigers still closes the standings with 12 games lost. They share the position with Mandurah M.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Southern T.: D.Alexander 23+7reb+4ast, D.Apiok 17+16reb+3ast, T.Jett 12+4reb+1ast, J.Fabian 11+2reb+3ast, A.Green 9+8reb+3ast, M.Awak 6+3reb+2ast Woodville W.: J.Stepney 38+6reb+3ast, D.Humphries 13+6reb+5ast, B.Ficken 7+3reb+1ast, J.Jackson 7+9reb+2ast, O.Cooper 6+1reb+5ast, D.McKee 6 Group NBL1 EastSydney C. - Inner WB 71-104Everything went according to plan in Alexandria where second ranked Bulls (12-2) outscored 11th ranked Sydney City Comets (6-8) 104-71 on Saturday. Bulls outrebounded Sydney City Comets 46-32 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized New Zealand guard Tony Tolovae (196-1992) fired 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Chris Bryant (203-1992, college: Miami, OH) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Archie Woodhill (206-2001) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Matthew Wacher (180-2003) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bulls maintains second position with 12-2 record having just 2 victories less than leader Perry Lakes H. Sydney City Comets lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Sydney C.: W.Archie 16+6reb+1ast, A.Kleine 11, J.Crnogorac 9+5reb, I.Faithfull 9+3reb+4ast, W.Matthew 7+5reb+8ast, A.Isaac 6+2reb+1ast Inner WB: T.Tolovae 35+6reb+1ast, C.Bryant 24+5reb, B.Morrow 18+3reb+2ast, B.Kaylan 9+6reb+5ast, H.Alex 7+9reb+3ast, T.Nicko 7+3reb+4ast Canberra G. - Penrith P. 101-85 There was no surprise when 14th ranked Panthers (3-11) were defeated on the road by sixth ranked Canberra Gunners (9-4) 101-85 on Saturday. Canberra Gunners looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard James Toohey (188-1998, college: SVSU) fired 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Jaedyn Fetui-Faamoe (192-2003) produced 19 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Pranaya Sakya (176-1992) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Canberra Gunners and four Panthers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Canberra Gunners have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Wyndham D. and Nunawading S. Panthers lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bankstown B. and Casey C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Penrith P.: F.Jaedyn 19+8reb+1ast, S.Pranaya 13+5reb+3ast, R.Tomas 13+5reb+3ast, F.Caleb 12+1reb, P.Ryan 7+2reb, S.Brodie 7+1ast Canberra G.: A.Clarke 21+1reb+4ast, J.Toohey 21+7reb+5ast, G.Morison 13+12reb+3ast, P.Badalassi 11+7reb+1ast, S.Lachlan 11+2reb+2ast, P.Cameron 10+5reb+2ast Albury W.B. - BA CoE 88-100 No shocking result in a game in Albury where first ranked Excellence (15-1) won against 9th ranked Bandits (7-8) 100-88 on Saturday. They outrebounded Bandits 45-30 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. John Furphy (-2004) fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. International forward Alex Toohey (201-2004) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) produced 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Mike Parks Jr (206-1997, college: Memphis, agency: Haylett Sports) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Excellence and four Bandits players scored in double figures. Excellence have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Loser Bandits dropped to the tenth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Albury W.B.: L.Cummings 21+7reb+4ast, J.Coleman 17+7reb+2ast, M.Parks Jr. 17+8reb+2ast, W.Dylan 16+2reb+3ast, J.Cincurak 7+4reb+2ast, S.Lochlainn 4+1reb BA CoE: F.John 19+9reb+1ast, T.Alex 18+7reb+1ast, J.Akira 17+1ast, H.Ben 13+5reb+4ast, B.Bowyn 13+10reb+1ast, O.James 10+9reb+1ast Cent.Coast C. - Manly Warr. 72-79 There was a minor upset in Terrigal where 12th ranked Crusaders (3-10) were defeated by fifteenth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (3-12) 79-72 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles outrebounded Crusaders 50-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Forward Maxim Nesterov (198-2000) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Eldridge is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. American point guard Aaron Ajay Lawton (184-1994, college: Indianapolis) produced 22 points and 4 assists and forward James Trustum (197-1992) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Crusaders' coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles maintains fifteenth position with 3-12 record, which they share with Dandenong R. Crusaders lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Townsville H. and Blackburn V.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Cent.Coast C.: A.Ajay Lawton 22+3reb+4ast, J.Trustum 11+11reb+1ast, T.McGann 11+3reb, W.Bates 9+3reb+2ast, C.Luke 6+4reb+3ast, B.Alex 5+2reb+1ast Manly Warr.: M.Eldridge 22+19reb+3ast, N.Maxim 20+7reb+5ast, M.Aku 14+5reb+1ast, K.Carlos 13+6reb+2ast, V.Stefan 8+3reb+1ast, M.Evans 2+8reb+3ast Illawarra H. 2 - Newcastle F. 97-68 There was a surprise result in Wollongong where tenth ranked Hawks (7-7) smashed higher ranked Falcons (8-6) 97-68 on Saturday. Hawks dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons' 38. Hawks forced 20 Falcons turnovers and outrebounded them 51-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. Guard William Hickey (194-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Harry Morris (198-2002) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hawks moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Keilor T. and Hobart C. Loser Falcons keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Newcastle F.: A.Gaines 19+7reb+2ast, A.Clinton 16, R.Beisty 11+10reb+3ast, R.Nottage 6+5reb, G.Jaidyn 4+2reb+1ast, L.Mason 4+4reb Illawarra H. 2: H.William 22+16reb+5ast, M.Harry 19+7reb+2ast, P.Noah 18+8reb, T.Coenraad 14+3reb+3ast, G.Samuel 9+4reb, P.Aaron 5+1reb+1ast Maitland M. - Bankstown B. 99-82 Not a big story in a game in Maitland where 13th ranked Bankstown Bruins (3-11) were defeated by eighth ranked Mustangs (8-6) 99-82 on Saturday. Mustangs dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bankstown Bruins' 38. Swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) fired 30 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Hayden Blankley (198-2000, college: WT) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Dragan Elkaz (196-1999, college: UC Riverside) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Bankstown Bruins players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mustangs have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Bankstown Bruins keep the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Penrith P. and Casey C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Bankstown B.: H.Blankley 29+17reb+8ast, D.Elkaz 13+2reb+4ast, S.Joshua 12+3reb, K.Shannon 10+2reb+4ast, J.McWilliams 7+5reb, A.Aqeel 6 Maitland M.: W.Cranston-Lown 30+5reb+3ast, J.Hunter 11+2reb, P.Billy 10+7reb+1ast, K.Harley 9+5reb+2ast, G.Matt 9+5reb, D.Millburn 7+4reb+3ast Sutherland S. - Hornsby S. 85-73 Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Sutherland Sharks (11-4) beat at home bottom-ranked Spiders (0-15) 85-73 on Saturday. Sutherland Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Jordan Mitchell (186-1995, college: BENUM) fired 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The other American import Marquel Beasley (196-1993, college: Fort Lewis) chipped in 6 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Point guard Moses Bartley (166-2003) produced 21 points and 4 steals and Samoan-Lebanese guard Shareef Saipaia (-1999) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sutherland Sharks have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sandringham S. Loser Spiders still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Hornsby S.: B.Moses 21+3reb+1ast, M.Caleb 11+1reb, M.Peitok 10+6reb+2ast, P.Fraser 10+8reb, S.Shareef 9+6reb+8ast, B.White 8+7reb+1ast Sutherland S.: J.Mitchell 19+7reb+6ast, D.Gak 16+3reb, G.Gerlach 11+7reb+5ast, N.Callum 11+2reb+2ast, A.Cabrera 10+3reb+3ast, L.Angus 7+6reb+1ast Hills H. - Norths B. 88-93 There was no surprise in Baulkham Hills where 7th ranked Hills Hornets (8-6) were defeated by third ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (11-3) 93-88 on Saturday. Point guard Brennan Rymer (183-1998, college: Azusa Pacific) fired 27 points and 6 assists for the winners. Point guard Michael Yoong (175-2002) chipped in 18 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Shawn Montague (198-1997, college: SNHU) produced 21 points and Liam Moss (-1998) added 20 points and 5 steals respectively for lost side. Five Norths Soul Sports Bears and four Hills Hornets players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Norths Soul Sports Bears keep a position of league leader, which they share with Perry Lakes H. and Frankston B. Loser Hills Hornets dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Hills H.: S.Montague 21+2reb+1ast, M.Liam 20+3reb+1ast, O.Saxon 11+3reb+3ast, B.Kearins 11+4reb+3ast, P.Brotherson 7+3reb+3ast, F.Marvin 5+2ast Norths B.: B.Rymer 27+3reb+6ast, Y.Michael 18+8reb+8ast, L.Holey 12+9reb, M.Robert 11+2reb, M.Golding 10+13reb+4ast, M.Lucas 10+1reb+1ast BA CoE - Newcastle F. 112-83 No shocking result in a game in Canberra where first ranked Excellence (15-1) outleveled 6th ranked Falcons (8-6) 112-83 on Sunday. Excellence made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Excellence outrebounded Falcons 42-28 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Guard Kye Savage (186-2005) fired 28 points for the winners. Swingman Ben Henshall (195-2004) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists. Four Excellence players scored in double figures. Guard Reed Nottage (198, college: CBU) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Excellence have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record. Loser Falcons keep the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Newcastle F.: R.Nottage 18+5reb+5ast, A.Gaines 18+5reb+1ast, R.Beisty 12+5reb+4ast, T.Akamarmoi 8+3reb, T.Dawson 7+5reb, L.Mason 6+1reb+1ast BA CoE: S.Kye 28+1ast, F.John 19+3reb, H.Ben 19+3reb+6ast, T.Alex 11+7reb+3ast, B.Bowyn 10+10reb+4ast, B.Harry 10+2reb+1ast Group NBL1 NorthNGC Seahawks - RedCity R. 99-97Very expected game in Runaway Bay where 15th ranked Roar (2-9) was edged by ninth ranked Seahawks (6-5) 99-97 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guard Aiden Krause (193-2000, college: UC Irvine) fired 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Wesley Harris (203-1997, college: Tennessee St.) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Nelson Larkins (180-1996) produced 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans, agency: One Motive Sports) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Seahawks and four Roar players scored in double figures. Roar's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Seahawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Warwick S. and Northside W. Roar lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with nine games lost. Seahawks will meet at home higher ranked Salties (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Roar will play against South West Metro Pirates (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: RedCity R.: N.Larkins 24+6reb+7ast, J.Key 17+6reb+2ast, K.Bishop 13+6reb+2ast, J.Molnar 12+3reb+1ast, J.Mumtaz 10+3reb+3ast, M.Poulain 10+3reb+1ast NGC Seahawks: W.Harris 21+8reb+2ast, A.Krause 21+8reb+6ast, J.Duach 20+1reb+1ast, B.Bayles 18+1reb+7ast, M.Majok 12+7reb+1ast, D.Gurney 4+4reb+1ast SD Spartans - Ipswich F. 83-99 Very predictable result when third ranked Ipswich Force (8-3) defeated on the road 11th ranked Brisbane Spartans (5-8) 99-83 on Saturday. The former international guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) fired 27 points and 7 assists for the winners. Naturalized American forward Kyrin Galloway (203-1999, college: UNCG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Ipswich Force's coach Christopher Riches used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Koen Sapwell (193-1999, college: CS Monterey) produced 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and forward Andre Ugrinic (193-1995) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Ipswich Force and four Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. Ipswich Force maintains third position with 8-3 record having just three points less than leader Perry Lakes H. Brisbane Spartans lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Goldfields G.. Ipswich Force will meet Mackay Meteors (#5) on the road in the next round. Brisbane Spartans will play against Rip City (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: SD Spartans: K.Sapwell 33+2reb+4ast, A.Ugrinic 15+8reb+1ast, D.Kian 11+9reb+2ast, G.Akoldah 10+6reb+1ast, F.Krslovic 9+10reb+3ast, J.Allen 5+3reb+2ast Ipswich F.: N.Sobey 27+4reb+7ast, M.Hodgson 22+7reb, G.Jaylin 17+6reb+4ast, K.Galloway 16+13reb+2ast, C.Goldfinch 10+3reb, J.Ralph 5+4reb+4ast USC Rip - Gold Coast R. 97-120 Not a big story in a game in Sippy Downs where 12th ranked Rip City (4-6) was rolled over by second ranked Rollers (11-2) 120-97 on Saturday. Rollers made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists. Rollers' coach Anthony Petrie felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) produced a double-double by scoring 45 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Matthew Kenyon (196-1998) added 22 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Rollers have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-2 record having just one victory less than leader Perry Lakes H. Loser Rip City keeps the twelfth place with six games lost. Rollers will meet at home Salties (#4) in the next round. Rip City will play against Brisbane Spartans (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: USC Rip: K.Noi 45+13reb+4ast, M.Kenyon 22+12reb+10ast, L.Ilton 10+4reb+2ast, C.Shervill 8+2reb+2ast, J.Tueta 7+2reb+2ast, B.Wood 3+3reb+5ast Gold Coast R.: T.Blanchfield 41+15reb+5ast, P.Le Gassick 26+4reb+3ast, J.Cadee 24+5reb+14ast, J.Eustace 9+2reb, K.Elijah 8+3reb+2ast, T.Cameron 8+7reb+2ast Mackay M. - Logan T. 83-96 Everything went according to plan when first ranked Thunder (12-1) beat on the road 4th ranked Mackay Meteors (7-5) 96-83 on Saturday. Thunder outrebounded Mackay Meteors 41-28 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Shaun Bruce (190-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 assists. Guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) produced 22 points and American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Thunder and four Mackay Meteors players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Thunder have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-1 record. Loser Mackay Meteors dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Thunder will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mackay Meteors will play against Ipswich Force (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mackay M.: I.White 22+4reb+3ast, B.Rasmussen 15+5reb+2ast, T.Williams 14+5reb+4ast, S.Temara 14+3reb+1ast, I.Lee 9+3reb+4ast, M.Kye 5+1reb Logan T.: M.Deng 23+11reb+4ast, M.Boston 21+4reb+4ast, S.Bruce 14+4reb+13ast, M.Jean-Luc 12+4reb, P.Elijah 11+1reb, T.Howard 10+11reb SC Phoenix - Brisbane C. 92-100 There was an upset in Cotton Tree where higher ranked Phoenix (5-5) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Brisbane Capitals (4-8) 100-92 on Saturday. Forward Malok Majak (196-2000) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. Four Brisbane Capitals players scored in double figures. Brisbane Capitals' coach Kirron Byrne used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized New Zealand Jonathan Janssen (205-1995, college: HPU) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds and guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) added 28 points respectively for lost side. Brisbane Capitals have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Cockburn C. Loser Phoenix dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. Brisbane Capitals' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Brisbane Roar. Top scorers: SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 28+3reb+1ast, J.Janssen 25+15reb+3ast, M.Bragg 21+2reb+4ast, M.Kerle 8+3reb, K.Shastri 7+7reb+3ast, S.Liam 2+2reb Brisbane C.: M.Malok 24+5reb+2ast, T.Lakes 20+5reb+1ast, L.Dent 18+4reb+5ast, J.Moors 12+12reb+2ast, P.Geordan 8+5reb, T.Soong 7+3reb+4ast Darwin S. - Townsville H. 102-84 No shocking result in a game in Darwin where fifth ranked Salties (7-4) won against 14th ranked Townsville Heat (3-10) 102-84 on Saturday. Salties forced 24 Townsville Heat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international swingman Makuach Maluachx (200-1998, college: N.Mexico) fired 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international guard Sean Macdonald (185-2000) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Power forward Luca Yates (208-2004, college: Barry) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and guard Ethan Betts (188-1998, college: Umpqua CC) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Five Salties and four Townsville Heat players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Salties moved-up to fourth place. Townsville Heat lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Blackburn V. and Cent.Coast C.. Salties will meet Seahawks (#6) in the next round. Townsville Heat will play against Phoenix and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Townsville H.: E.Betts 23+3reb+1ast, L.Yates 20+10reb, M.Rees 10+3reb+4ast, M.Cedar 10+5reb+7ast, R.Peachey 6+3reb+1ast, R.Kane 4+3reb+2ast Darwin S.: M.Maluachx 27+7reb+6ast, F.Viliami 14+6reb+1ast, J.Jamerson 13+6reb+5ast, D.Riak 12+3reb+1ast, S.Macdonald 11+6reb+9ast, J.Spiers 8+2reb+1ast Group NBL1 SouthGeelong S. - Knox R. 79-97Very expected game when 10th ranked Geelong Supercats (6-7) were defeated at home by third ranked Knox Raiders (10-4) 97-79 on Saturday. Knox Raiders made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Knox Raiders outrebounded Geelong Supercats 40-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) fired 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Austin Rapp (202-2005) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) produced 21 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Knox Raiders and four Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. Geelong Supercats' coach let to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Knox Raiders moved-up to second place, which they share with Hume City B. Geelong Supercats lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. Knox Raiders will meet Spectres (#5) in the next round. Geelong Supercats will have a break next round. Top scorers: Geelong S.: G.Blagojevic 21+9reb+2ast, H.Gabe 16+5reb+3ast, D.Gatlin 16+5reb+4ast, N.Velasquez 13+2ast, H.Liam 5+2reb, M.Jack 4+1reb Knox R.: R.Austin 18+6reb, M.Peatling 15+9reb+2ast, M.Akec 14+2reb+4ast, W.Stewart Jr 14+7reb+1ast, N.Bailey 13+3reb+2ast, K.Feagin 10+2reb+9ast Ballarat M. - Sandringham S. 87-99 Very predictable result in Wendouree where fourth ranked Sabres (11-4) defeated 12th ranked Ballarat Miners (6-8) 99-87 on Saturday. Sabres made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Sabres outrebounded Ballarat Miners 44-33 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) fired 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) for the winners. Naturalized American guard CJ Asuncion-Byrd (194-1996, college: LeMoyne) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds. Five Sabres players scored in double figures. Guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) produced 31 points and 6 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and naturalized British swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sabres have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sutherland S. Loser Ballarat Miners dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Ballarat M.: D.Jack 31+4reb+6ast, A.Thoseby 17+6reb+1ast, T.Rudolph 13+6reb+2ast, D.Zachery 8+4reb, N.Pozoglou 7+5reb+1ast, M.Cody 4+2reb+3ast Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 27+5reb+5ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 24+5reb, D.Barlow 17+5reb+2ast, B.Campbell 13+6reb+5ast, D.Pineau 10+16reb+3ast, K.Tom 6+7reb+4ast Hobart C. - Ringwood H. 93-80 Not a big story in a game in Hobart where 17th ranked Ringwood Hawks (4-10) were defeated by twelfth ranked Chargers (7-7) 93-80 on Saturday. Forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Sam McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) chipped in 26 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Kyle Daggett (198-1999, college: Shepherd) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC, agency: IceBasket) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Chargers and four Ringwood Hawks players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chargers moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Illawarra H. 2 and Keilor T. Ringwood Hawks lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Camberwell. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Ringwood H.: K.Daggett 17+10reb+2ast, J.Lawton 14+4reb+4ast, S.Harrison 14+2reb+1ast, A.Sturt 10+1reb, M.Fennell 10+3reb+1ast, S.Clarke 7+7reb+1ast Hobart C.: S.McDaniel 26+6reb+1ast, D.Watson 16+2reb+3ast, R.Jacob 14+16reb+3ast, J.Bairstow 13+5reb+5ast, M.Karena 12+5reb+4ast, G.Harry 5 Nunawading S. - Diamond V.E. 105-80 The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Spectres' (9-4) home victory over 6th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (7-6) 105-80 on Saturday. Spectres outrebounded Diamond Valley Eagles 53-38 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Will Carius (201, college: W.Illinois) fired 37 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Kingsley Box (196-2001, college: SUU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Spectres players scored in double figures. Forward BJ Symons (-1998) produced 32 points and 6 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) and American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Spectres have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Canberra G. and Wyndham D. Loser Diamond Valley Eagles dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. Spectres will meet at home Knox Raiders (#4) in the next round. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against Mount Gambier Pioneers (#7) in Mt Gambier and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Diamond V.E.: S.BJ 32+6reb, M.Worthy 16+7reb+1ast, C.Joel 8+3reb, J.Perry 7+4reb+1ast, N.Manyang 6+2reb, K.Erik 4+4reb+3ast Nunawading S.: W.Carius 37+8reb+3ast, J.Gibbs 14+6reb+1ast, K.Box 14+10reb+3ast, D.Baxter 10+9reb+2ast, J.Geer 9+3reb+3ast, T.Nicolas 8+13reb+1ast Bendigo B. - Waverley F. 80-97 There was no surprise when 14th ranked Bendigo Braves (6-8) were defeated at home by eighth ranked Waverley Falcons (8-6) 97-80 on Saturday. American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. The other American import point guard AJ Harris (175-1996, college: NM State) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) produced 26 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Christiaan Jones (196-1998, college: Stetson) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Waverley Falcons and five Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Waverley Falcons moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Bendigo Braves dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Bendigo B.: L.Mayen 26+8reb+1ast, B.Johnson 15+2reb+2ast, R.Luke 13+3reb+1ast, S.Billy 12+4reb, C.Jones 11+9reb, S.Lachlan 3 Waverley F.: D.Stith 30+15reb+4ast, D.Kernich-Drew 15+2reb+2ast, A.Harris 13+6reb+6ast, B.Lewis 11+2reb+2ast, J.Heath 10+1reb+2ast, T.Forsyth 8+5reb Eltham W. - Casey C. 114-66 No shocking result in a game when second ranked Eltham Wildcats (10-3) outleveled at home 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-11) 114-66 on Saturday. Eltham Wildcats shot 60.6 percent from the field. Eltham Wildcats outrebounded Cavaliers 42-29 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. Eltham Wildcats looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Cavaliers' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Eltham Wildcats made 7 blocks. The former international guard Angus Glover (192-1998) fired a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-2000) chipped in 29 points. Four Eltham Wildcats players scored in double figures. Eltham Wildcats' coach Craig Stratford felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Canadian forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and Senegalese center Sidy Djitte (208-1994, college: Clemson, agency: Helping Ballers) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Eltham Wildcats have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-3 record having just one point less than leader Perry Lakes H., which they share with Willetton T. and Rockingham F. Cavaliers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Bankstown B. and Penrith P.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Casey C.: S.Djitte 17+6reb+1ast, P.Emilien 17+6reb+1ast, B.Dylan 10+1ast, M.Perry 7+3reb+5ast, T.Blake 6+3reb, N.Frost 6+8reb+1ast Eltham W.: C.Dalton 29+4reb+1ast, A.Glover 18+13reb+10ast, J.Sykes 18+6reb+1ast, F.Owen 13+3reb+3ast, C.Nai 9+4reb, S.Short 9+6reb+8ast Keilor T. - Dandenong R. 84-81 Very expected game in Melbourne where 19th ranked Dandenong Rangers (3-12) were edged by eleventh ranked Thunder (7-7) 84-81 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American forward William Jenkins III (201-1996, college: Virginia Union) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Robbie Heath (190-1998, college: Pepperdine) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Five Thunder players scored in double figures. Power forward Deng Puoch (203-1999) produced 26 points and 6 rebounds and guard Jack Roberts (196-1999, college: SVSU) added 20 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Thunder have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Illawarra H. 2 and Hobart C. Loser Dandenong Rangers dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Manly Warr.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Dandenong R.: P.Deng 26+6reb, J.Roberts 20+10reb+2ast, J.Ghee 13+5reb+3ast, B.Harrison 7+2reb+1ast, D.Elijah 6+6reb+3ast, R.James 4+2reb+1ast Keilor T.: R.Heath 18+5reb+1ast, W.Jenkins III 17+12reb+3ast, C.Riak 15+6reb+1ast, K.Kuany 11+5reb+3ast, E.Wardlow 10+2reb+7ast, Z.Triplett 5+6reb+3ast NW Tasmania - Frankston B. 69-76 Very predictable result in Ulverstone where first ranked Frankston Blues (11-3) defeated 11th ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (6-8) 76-69 on Saturday. Forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 20 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Brad Newley (198-1985) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Frankston Blues players scored in double figures. American swingman Sekou Sylla (196, college: Towson) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds and swingman Joe Chilcott (193-1996) added 16 points respectively for lost side. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Frankston Blues have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-3 record, which they share with Perry Lakes H. and Norths B. Loser NW Tasmania Thunder dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: NW Tasmania: S.Sylla 17+18reb+3ast, J.Chilcott 16+4reb+2ast, B.Woolley 9+2reb+2ast, V.Daniels 8+4reb+2ast, T.Armstrong 7+4reb+2ast, F.Eli 3+2reb Frankston B.: D.Trist 20+20reb+3ast, B.Newley 15+6reb+2ast, I.Hadziomerovic 12+9reb+1ast, L.Barker 11+5reb+6ast, L.Barker 9+1reb+1ast, J.Evans 6+3reb Melbourne T. - Ballarat M. 106-88 There was a minor upset in Melbourne where 12th ranked Ballarat Miners (6-8) were defeated by fifteenth ranked Tigers (5-9) 106-88 on Sunday. Tigers shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Ballarat Miners' players. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) fired 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Taj Chehhal (188-2001) chipped in 22 points. Tigers' coach Andrew Gaze used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and guard Jack Davidson (185-1998) added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tigers maintains fifteenth position with 5-9 record, which they share with Kilsyth C. Loser Ballarat Miners dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Ballarat M.: D.Jack 22+2reb+4ast, T.Rudolph 21+13reb, A.Thoseby 18+4reb, N.Pozoglou 14+6reb+2ast, D.Zachery 6+1reb, M.Cody 5+2ast Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 36+8reb+6ast, C.Taj 22+1reb+2ast, R.Simankevicius 11+3reb+1ast, M.Callan 10+12reb+3ast, F.Von Hofe 10, M.Wearne 8+2reb+3ast Bendigo B. - Casey C. 78-65 Everything went according to plan when fourteenth ranked Bendigo Braves (6-8) beat at home 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-11) 78-65 on Sunday. Center Billy Smythe (-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Luke Rosendale (-2001) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Four Bendigo Braves players scored in double figures. Center Nathan Frost (203-1998, college: Central CC) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and Canadian forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Bendigo Braves moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Cavaliers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bankstown B. and Penrith P.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Casey C.: P.Bungei 20+4reb+1ast, P.Emilien 16+7reb+3ast, N.Frost 14+15reb+1ast, J.Perry 6+5reb+1ast, M.Perry 5+4reb+3ast, T.Blake 4+6reb+2ast Bendigo B.: R.Luke 21+2reb+4ast, S.Billy 19+10reb+1ast, B.Johnson 14+5reb+5ast, C.Jones 10+6reb+2ast, L.Mayen 9+4reb+1ast, M.Dylan 3+2reb+1ast Keilor T. - Geelong S. 106-104 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Melbourne where 10th ranked Geelong Supercats (6-7) were edged by eleventh ranked Thunder (7-7) 106-104 on Sunday. Strangely Geelong Supercats outrebounded Thunder 48-36 including 16 on the offensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) fired 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward William Jenkins III (201-1996, college: Virginia Union) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Thunder have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Illawarra H. 2 and Hobart C. Geelong Supercats lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Geelong S.: H.Gabe 29+2ast, G.Blagojevic 22+15reb+4ast, D.Gatlin 18+10reb+6ast, N.Velasquez 16+5reb+4ast, M.Hicks 14+13reb+4ast, H.Liam 3+1reb Keilor T.: K.Kuany 28+6reb, C.Riak 18+4reb+1ast, R.Heath 15+3reb+5ast, W.Jenkins III 13+10reb+3ast, O.Hayes-Brown 12+8reb+2ast, Z.Triplett 10+2reb+1ast Waverley F. - Kilsyth C. 93-90 No shocking result in a game in Mount Waverley where eighth ranked Waverley Falcons (8-6) edged 15th ranked Kilsyth Cobras (5-9) 93-90 on Sunday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Waverley Falcons made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) produced 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Benjamin Ursich (196-1996, college: Augusta) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Waverley Falcons and four Kilsyth Cobras players scored in double figures. Kilsyth Cobras' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Waverley Falcons moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Kilsyth Cobras lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Melbourne T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 23+7reb+5ast, B.Ursich 21+6reb+3ast, C.Galbreath 18+5reb, J.Ahale 15+7reb+4ast, A.MacMillan 9+5reb+4ast, M.Dielemans 4+3reb+3ast Waverley F.: D.Stith 26+15reb+3ast, D.Kernich-Drew 18+1reb+2ast, M.Harper 13+3reb, T.Forsyth 12+11reb+1ast, A.Harris 10+3reb+5ast, J.Heath 7+2reb+1ast Sandringham S. - Melbourne T. 99-74 Very expected game in Cheltenham where 15th ranked Tigers (5-9) were crushed by fourth ranked Sabres (11-4) 99-74 on Thursday. Sabres outrebounded Tigers 55-26 including a 43-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Dane Pineau (206-1994, college: St.Mary's, CA) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Sabres players scored in double figures. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) produced 18 points and 5 assists and forward Felix Von Hofe (196-1993, college: EWU) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sabres have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sutherland S. Loser Tigers keep the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Kilsyth C.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Melbourne T.: J.Purchase 18+3reb+5ast, F.Von Hofe 12+5reb, M.Wearne 11+2reb+2ast, M.Gaze 8+5reb+3ast, M.Callan 8+5reb+1ast, B.Bak 6+1reb Sandringham S.: B.Campbell 21+3reb+3ast, B.Ayre 19+6reb+8ast, D.Pineau 17+19reb, C.Asuncion-Byrd 12+3reb+2ast, K.Tom 7+9reb+2ast, N.Gabsch 7+2reb+1ast Group NBL1 WestGoldfields G. - Cockburn C. 85-97We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Kalgoorlie where eleventh ranked Cougars (4-8) defeated 10th ranked Giants (5-8) 97-85 on Saturday. Cougars forced 19 Giants turnovers. Swingman Gavin Field (202-1989, college: UWG) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Keegan Phillips (198-2003) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Damon Ballantyne (194-1990, college: GMC) produced 23 points and 5 rebounds and American Lafonzo Smith (206, college: Benedict) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cougars maintains eleventh position with 4-8 record, which they share with Brisbane C. Loser Giants keep the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with SD Spartans. Cougars will meet higher ranked Senators (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Giants will play against Magic in Mandurah and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Goldfields G.: D.Ballantyne 23+5reb+1ast, L.Smith 18+9reb+1ast, M.Malek 14+6reb, J.Reid 12+7reb+3ast, K.Anguik 8+4reb+3ast, M.Dupree 8+5reb+2ast Cockburn C.: G.Field 30+10reb+4ast, P.Keegan 23+8reb+1ast, H.Josh 22+4reb+2ast, T.Benning 12+3reb+5ast, C.Alexander 6+11reb+3ast, S.Kaidon 4+1reb+2ast Rockingham F. - SW Slammers 117-62 Not a big story in a game in Rockingham where 12th ranked Slammers (2-10) were rolled over by third ranked Flames (10-3) 117-62 on Saturday. Flames forced 22 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 53-36 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Slammers' players. American guard Devondrick Walker (196-1992, college: A&M-Commerce) fired 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized American guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: WBU) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Four Flames players scored in double figures. Canadian forward Ben Stevens (206-1999, college: Laurier) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flames moved-up to second place, which they share with Willetton T. and Eltham W. Loser Slammers keep the twelfth position with ten games lost. Flames will meet Suns (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Slammers will play against Giants (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: SW Slammers: B.Tuach 18+6reb, B.Stevens 15+15reb+1ast, M.Wugol 9+3reb+1ast, C.Xavier 6+2reb+2ast, H.Riley 4, C.Richardson 3+2reb+1ast Rockingham F.: D.Walker 26+8reb+4ast, M.Nelson 17+4reb+5ast, J.Beard 14+7reb+2ast, J.Combs 14+3reb+3ast, T.Durnin 11+11reb+1ast, E.Rivar 10+1reb Goldfields G. - Geraldton B. 86-100 Everything went according to plan in Kalgoorlie where fifth ranked Buccaneers (9-3) beat 10th ranked Giants (5-8) 100-86 on Sunday. They outrebounded Giants 49-32 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (201-1999) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Buccaneers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American Lafonzo Smith (206, college: Benedict) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Michael Dupree (185, college: Northwest) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Buccaneers have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Giants keep the tenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with SD Spartans. Buccaneers will meet at home Wanneroo (#5) in the next round. Giants will play against Magic (#14) in Mandurah and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Goldfields G.: L.Smith 21+8reb, M.Dupree 18+4reb+5ast, D.Ballantyne 16+2reb+5ast, K.Anguik 13+8reb+5ast, M.Malek 12+4reb+3ast, J.Reid 6+3reb+2ast Geraldton B.: S.Stewart 22+7reb+4ast, I.Gattorna-Hargrave 18+9reb+4ast, M.Meunier 17+4reb+4ast, F.Klasztorny 17+6reb+2ast, R.Blanchett 11+6reb+2ast, N.Johny 6+7reb+1ast |
| Australian NBL One round 22 best performance: Todd Blanchfield - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 31-year old player had a double-double of 41 points and 15 rebounds, while his team crushed USC Rip (#12, 4-6) with 23-point margin 120-97. Gold Coast R. maintains the 2nd position in Australian NBL One. They are still close to the very top. Gold Coast R. would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 12-2 record. In the team's last game Blanchfield had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Gold Coast R., being already a very valuable addition to the team. Todd Blanchfield averages this season 20.9ppg and 11.1rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young Sudanese Kouat Noi (201-F-1997) of USC Rip. Noi had a very good evening with a double-double of 45 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as USC Rip lost that game 97-120 to the higher-ranked Gold Coast R. (#2, 12-2). USC Rip managed to keep the same 12th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 4-6 record. Noi is one of the most experienced players at USC Rip and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was forward Jack Purchase (203-F-1995) of Melbourne T. (#16). Purchase got into 30-points club by scoring 36 points in the last round. He went also for eight rebounds and six assists. He was a key player of Melbourne T., leading his team to a 106-88 easy win against the higher-ranked Ballarat M. (#12, 6-8). The chances of Melbourne T. not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 9 games, recording just five victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Purchase could try to bring Melbourne T.'s a little bit higher in the standings. Purchase has a very solid season. In 14 games in Australia he scored 18.2ppg. He also has 5.3rpg, 4.2apg and 1.3bpg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Hayden Blankley (198-G-2000) of Bankstown B. - 29 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Malith Machar (198-F-1999) of Forestville E. - 25 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists 6. William Hickey (194-G-1999) of Illawarra H. 2 - 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Will Carius (201-F) of Nunawading S. - 37 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Ray Turner (206-F-1990) of Mandurah M. - 24 points, 17 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Jawan Stepney (192-G-1995) of Woodville W. - 38 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Will Cranston-Lown (185-G/F-2000) of Maitland M. - 30 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Russia - Belarus 80:83 Belarus surprised Russia 83-80 in Moscow in a friendly. The hosts grabbed a 22-16 lead at the start and had a 10-point advantage at the halftime. Belarus meanwhile replied with a 23-19 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 30-23 surge. Maksim Salash (206-F-1996) top-scored for the winners with 30 points and Daniil Kosko (198-F) delivered 15. Filipp Gafurov (207-F-2001) replied with 19 points in the losing effort. |
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| Round 1 of Finals. ZZ Leiden rally past Oostende - by Eurobasket News |
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Oostende - ZZ Leiden 66-79 ZZ Leiden forced 19 Oostende turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Oostende helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard David Collins (190-1998, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Deion Hammond (193-1999, college: Monmouth, agency: One Motive Sports) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Dutch point guard Keye Van Der Vuurst (191-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists and Pierre-Antoine Gillet (201-1991) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Oostende. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Oostende: K.Van Der Vuurst 18+2reb+10ast, P.Gillet 13+7reb+3ast, B.Tyree 7+2reb+2ast, A.Barcello 6+3reb+1ast, N.Jovanovic 6+4reb, O.Troisfontaines 5+2reb+1ast ZZ Leiden: D.Collins 22+6reb+1ast, D.Hammond 18+6reb, L.Van Bree 14+2reb, E.Venskus 9+2reb, T.Rutherford 8+11reb+2ast, S.Van Den Elzen 2+3ast |
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Cruzeiro - Sorocabana 80-64 Cruzeiro dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Sorocabana's 20 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Sorocabana 47-33 including a 37-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jose Carlos (200-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Pedro Lima (191-1987) chipped in 25 points. Cruzeiro's coach Thiago Perez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Adler Ribeiro (180-2000) produced 23 points and point guard Beto Fagundes (188-2000) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Sorocabana: R.Adler 23+2reb+3ast, A.Ferreira 11+1reb+3ast, L.Rosa 9+1reb+2ast, B.Fagundes 7+6reb+4ast, L.Jacon 4+8reb+1ast, F.Franklin 4+3reb+2ast Cruzeiro: P.Lima 25+2reb+3ast, J.Carlos 13+17reb+2ast, L.Matheus 13+8ast, M.Derick 8+11reb+1ast, R.Rodrigues 7+5reb, C.Gabriel 7+5reb+3ast Araraquara - Santos 71-75 Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Dida Pereira (202-1992, college: Sequoias CC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Gustavo Ruiz (190-1995) contributed with 14 points and 9 assists for the winners. Four Santos players scored in double figures. Rafael Stabile (196-1988) answered with 24 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Guilherme Santos (189-1997) added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Araraquara. Top scorers: Araraquara: R.Stabile 24+8reb+3ast, G.Santos 20+6reb+2ast, G.Scaglia 12+1reb+4ast, W.Santos 9+7reb+6ast, N.Neto 3+1ast, A.Moreira 2+5reb Santos: D.Pereira 18+10reb, G.De Oliveira 17+6reb+1ast, A.Alves 15+5reb, G.Ruiz 14+3reb+9ast, O.Jean 7+5reb+7ast, L.Lima 4+7reb+2ast |
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Santos - Sorocabana 55-65 Leonardo Jacon (199-1996, college: Southeastern) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Point guard Adler Ribeiro (180-2000) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Sorocabana's coach Roberto Jayme allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Power forward Dida Pereira (202-1992, college: Sequoias CC) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Luizinho Lima (196-1993) added 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Santos. Top scorers: Santos: D.Pereira 16+11reb+1ast, G.De Oliveira 11+7reb+2ast, A.Silva 10+8reb+1ast, L.Lima 8+8reb+4ast, G.Ruiz 7+3reb+1ast, R.Guilherme 3 Sorocabana: R.Adler 23+2reb+3ast, L.Jacon 19+8reb+1ast, B.Fagundes 15+2reb, L.Moraes 8+13reb+1ast, D.Souza Thiago 0, C.Fabio 0+1reb+1ast Cruzeiro - Araraquara 66-67 Araraquara dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Cruzeiro's 22. The best player for the winners was point guard Guilherme Santos (189-1997) who scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Rafael Stabile (196-1988) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Matheus Leoni (187-2003) produced 21 points and 5 assists and Pedro Lima (191-1987) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cruzeiro's coach Thiago Perez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Cruzeiro: L.Matheus 21+4reb+5ast, P.Lima 16+7reb+6ast, J.Carlos 14+8reb+1ast, L.Alexandre 11+2reb+3ast, R.Rodrigues 2+4reb+1ast, M.Derick 2+8reb+2ast Araraquara: G.Santos 15+7reb+3ast, R.Stabile 14+6reb+3ast, L.Moraes 12+4reb, A.Moreira 10+10reb+1ast, G.Scaglia 7+5reb+3ast, M.Paje Santos 4+3reb |
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Sesi Franca - Sao Paulo 81-86 Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Elinho Corazza (191-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) who added 20 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard David Jackson (190-1982, college: Penn St.) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Sesi Franca: D.Jackson 19+6reb+2ast, G.de Paula 16+7reb+6ast, L.Mariano 14+3reb+1ast, J.dos Santos 12+11reb, M.Smith 9+1reb+1ast, S.Marcio 6+2reb Sao Paulo: R.Ansaloni 20+12reb, M.Miller 18+2reb+5ast, E.Corazza 18+9reb+7ast, H.Coelho 11+4reb+1ast, C.Bennett 9+3reb+2ast, M.Vieira 7+6reb |
| Felicio re-signs at Granada - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He won Brazilian National League championship title in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at ratiopharm Ulm in German BBL. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 20 German BBL games he averaged 11.0ppg, 8.4rpg and 1.0bpg in that year. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also advanced to the league semifinals. He also played 11 games in Eurocup where he had 12.0ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.0apg and 1.0spg in that year. Felicio contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. Felicio has been also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Brazilian senior team since 2011 and previously for University National Team back in 2013. Felicio represented Brazil at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 3.0ppg, 3.4rpg. He is quite experienced player. Thanks to Felicio's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in four different countries. Felicio has played previously professionally in Italy, NBA (Chicago Bulls), Brazil (Flamengo) and NBA G League (Cleveland Charge and Windy City Bulls). He graduated from University of Oregon in 2014 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player. Felicio won Brazilian National League championship title in 2014 and 2015. |
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Finals MVP:  Manny Suarez (208-C-1993) of BalkanPlayer of the Year: Manny Suarez (208-C-1993) of BalkanGuard of the Year:  Brandon Young (192-G-1991) of CSKAForward of the Year:  Georgi Boyanov (201-F-1993) of ChernomoretsCenter of the Year: Manny Suarez (208-C-1993) of BalkanDefensive Player of the Year: Yordan Minchev (202-F-1998) of RilskiDomestic Player of the Year: Georgi Boyanov (201-F-1993) of ChernomoretsImport Player of the Year: Brandon Young (192-G-1991) of CSKABosman Player of the Year:  Sergiy Pavlov (209-F/C-1997) of LevskiCoach of the Year: Vasil Evtimov of Chernomorets
First Team Brandon Young (192-G-1991) of CSKA Pavlin Ivanov (196-SG-1993) of Balkan Hristo Zahariev (198-G/F-1990) of Balkan Georgi Boyanov (201-F-1993) of Chernomorets Manny Suarez (208-C-1993) of Balkan
Second Team Deyan Karamfilov (180-PG-1994) of Rilski Alan Arnett (196-G-1994) of Levski Yordan Minchev (202-F-1998) of Rilski Dimitar Dimitrov (203-PF-1993) of Balkan Zane Knowles (208-C-1992) of CSKA
Third Team Lachezar Dimitrov (187-PG-1999) of Levski Chavdar Kostov (196-SG-1988) of Rilski Darius Hall (6'2''-G) of Bryant & Str OH Tamenang Choh (196-F-1998) of CSKA John Florveus (211-C-1990) of Levski
All-Domestic Players Team Deyan Karamfilov (180-PG-1994) of Rilski Pavlin Ivanov (196-SG-1993) of Balkan Hristo Zahariev (198-G/F-1990) of Balkan Dimitar Dimitrov (203-PF-1993) of Balkan Georgi Boyanov (201-F-1993) of Chernomorets
All-Imports Team Brandon Young (192-G-1991) of CSKA Darius Hall (6'2''-G) of Bryant & Str OH Jordan Tucker (201-F-1998) of Chernomorets Tamenang Choh (196-F-1998) of CSKA Manny Suarez (208-C-1993) of Balkan
Honorable Mention  Makol Mawien (206-F/C-1996) of Chernomorets Demajeo Wiggins (208-F-1997) of Rilski Munis Tutu (183-PG-1996) of Chernomorets Nikolay Stoyanov (194-G/F-1994) of Spartak Pleven Tsvetomir Chernokojev (205-C/F-2000) of Spartak Pleven Nikolay Grozev (200-SF-1994) of Balkan Aleks Simeonov (203-F-1993) of CSKA Martin Sotirov (201-F/G-1999) of CSKA Tomislav Minkov (196-SF-2001) of Akademik P. Ivan Lilov (194-SG-1988) of Yambol Ishmael El-Amin (190-G-1998) of Shumen Avery Ugba (203-F-1994) of Cherno More |
| CANADA |
| Canada U20 beat Czech Republic U20 in Croatia - by Eurobasket News |
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Canada U20 - Czech Republic U20 97:63 Canada U20 overcame Czech Republic U20 97-63 in Day 2 of the International tournament. They posted two similar 23-11 runs in the first half to secure a 46-22 halftime advantage. Czech Republic managed to win the third quarter 27-17, whilst Canada nailed 34 points in the last stanza to seal the win. Michael Nwoko (208-C-2004) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Fisher had 10 points. Martin Kheil (195-F-2003) and Petr Krivanek (185-G-2003) replied with 10 points each in the losing effort. |
| Vancouver welcomes back Manigat - by Eurobasket News | |||
Manigat was a member of Canadian U19 National Team in 2009. He is a very experienced player. Manigat has played also professionally in Cyprus (Omonia), Germany (46ers), Hungary (Debreceni Egyetem), Lithuania (Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys), Poland (Twarde Pierniki), Romania (Timisoara) and The Basketball Tournament (Omaha Blue Crew (Creighton Alumni)). Manigat's team won MVC Tournament in 2012 and 2013. Among many awards he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League Import Player of the Year back in 2018. He graduated from Creighton University in 2014 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. |
| Croatia U20 win home tournament in Sibenik - by Eurobasket News |
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Croatia U20 - Canada U20 80:72 Croatia U20 have won home tournament in Sibenik with 4 participating teams. In Day 3 Croatia U20 overcame Canada U20 80:72 to finish with a 3-0 record. The hosts grabbed an early 25-16 lead at the start and added a 22-18 rally in the second period. Canada replied with a 26-11 surge in the third quarter, whilst Croatia closed the game with a final 22-12 run. Antonio Sikiric (196-F-2003, agency: PEPI SPORT) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Mihael Kos (198-G-2004, agency: AltusBasket) nailed 13. Ivan Njegovan (210-C-2004) and Krsevan Klarica (196-F-2003) delivered 12 each for Croatia. Elijah Fisher (198-G-2004) ended up with 13 points in the losing effort. |
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| Vancouver welcomes back Manigat - by Eurobasket News | |||
Manigat was a member of Canadian U19 National Team in 2009. He is a very experienced player. Manigat has played also professionally in Cyprus (Omonia), Germany (46ers), Hungary (Debreceni Egyetem), Lithuania (Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys), Poland (Twarde Pierniki), Romania (Timisoara) and The Basketball Tournament (Omaha Blue Crew (Creighton Alumni)). Manigat's team won MVC Tournament in 2012 and 2013. Among many awards he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League Import Player of the Year back in 2018. He graduated from Creighton University in 2014 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. |
| CHILE |
| Stats Leaders - DIMAYOR |
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Valdivia - Los Leones 84-94 Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Valdivia's 20 and made 23-of-26 charity shots (88.5 percent) during the game. Los Leones forced 19 Valdivia turnovers. Valdivia was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Emmitt Holt (201-1996, college: Providence) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) who added 17 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals during the contest. At the losing side American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and Argentinian Juan Manuel Rivero (191-1985) scored 20 points and 4 assists. Five Los Leones and four Valdivia players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Valdivia: R.Johnson 21+12reb+1ast, J.Manuel Rivero 20+2reb+4ast, G.Isla 13+5reb+1ast, N.Ferreyra 10+2reb+4ast, P.Sandoval 7+1ast, U.Marco 6+4ast Los Leones: E.Holt 22+7reb+1ast, M.Kennedy 17+5reb+7ast, I.Carrion 16+4reb+1ast, J.Fuller 14+1ast, D.Jones 13+1reb+2ast, R.Nicolas 10+2reb+1ast |
| CROATIA |
| Croatia U20 post second straight win at the home tournament - by Eurobasket News |
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Croatia U20 - Montenegro U20 72:67 Croatia U20 posted second straight win at the home tournament. In Day 2 they overcame Montenegro U20 72-67. Croatia opened the game with a 30-19 lead and had a 7-point halftime advantage. The hosts won the third quarter 18-9, whilst Montenegro closed the game with a 24-13 run for the final result. Vice Zanki (201-F-2004) top-scored for the winners with 13 points and Stellan Rajaofera (196-G-2004) produced 12. David Mirkovic (200-PF-2006) answered with 16 points in a loss, whilst Igor Jokovic (192-SG-2004) and Petar Minic (186-G-2004) posted 10 each. |
| Nakic re-signs at Rio Breogan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 28 Liga Endesa games he had 8.6ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.3apg. He also played 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Cibona in Croatian Premijer Liga. In 36 games he averaged 8.6ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.5apg and 1.0spg in that year. He helped them to win the league title. 2021-22 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Finals MVP. Nakic also played 22 games in ABA League where he got 7.7ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.9apg in that year. He has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. Nakic has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2019 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017. He represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 16.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.6apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 42.0%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 77.4%. Nakic has played previously for Croatian team Sibenka. |
| Croatia U20 win home tournament in Sibenik - by Eurobasket News |
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Croatia U20 - Canada U20 80:72 Croatia U20 have won home tournament in Sibenik with 4 participating teams. In Day 3 Croatia U20 overcame Canada U20 80:72 to finish with a 3-0 record. The hosts grabbed an early 25-16 lead at the start and added a 22-18 rally in the second period. Canada replied with a 26-11 surge in the third quarter, whilst Croatia closed the game with a final 22-12 run. Antonio Sikiric (196-F-2003, agency: PEPI SPORT) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Mihael Kos (198-G-2004, agency: AltusBasket) nailed 13. Ivan Njegovan (210-C-2004) and Krsevan Klarica (196-F-2003) delivered 12 each for Croatia. Elijah Fisher (198-G-2004) ended up with 13 points in the losing effort. |
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| Canada U20 beat Czech Republic U20 in Croatia - by Eurobasket News |
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Canada U20 - Czech Republic U20 97:63 Canada U20 overcame Czech Republic U20 97-63 in Day 2 of the International tournament. They posted two similar 23-11 runs in the first half to secure a 46-22 halftime advantage. Czech Republic managed to win the third quarter 27-17, whilst Canada nailed 34 points in the last stanza to seal the win. Michael Nwoko (208-C-2004) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Fisher had 10 points. Martin Kheil (195-F-2003) and Petr Krivanek (185-G-2003) replied with 10 points each in the losing effort. |
| Czech Republic U20 overcame Montenegro U20 in the last game in Sibenik - by Eurobasket News |
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Montenegro U20 - Czech Republic U20 56:81 Czech Republic U20 overcame Montenegro U20 81-56 in the last game in Sibenik at the International Tournament with 4 teams. Thy started with a 21-12 lead and never looked behind after. Moreover, Czech Republic nailed 22 points in the third and then the last stanzas to seal the win. Simon Svoboda (202-F-2004) top-scored for the winners with 24 points, while Ondrej Hustak (211-C-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) poured in 12. Zoran Vueljic ended up with 15 points in defeat. |
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| Stats Leaders - LIDOBA |
| Putney's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 26 points and 13 rebounds, while his team beat Metros (#8, 1-11) 102-96. It allowed Reales to consolidate first place in the Dominican Rep. league. Reales have a solid 8-2 record. In the team's last game Putney had a remarkable 55.6% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Reales, being already a very valuable addition to the team. University of Massachusetts graduate has very impressive stats this year. Putney is in league's top in points (5th best: 18.7ppg), rebounds (6th best: 7.8rpg) and averages solid 1.8bpg and 70.5% FGP. Second best performed player last round was JD Miller (203-F-1996) of Indios. He is American forward in his first season at Indios. In the last game Miller recorded impressive 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Indios was edged by Soles (7-5) 109-105. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Indios still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 7-5 record is not bad at all. Miller is one of the most experienced players at Indios and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Brayan Martinez (203-SG-1991) of Caneros (#5). Martinez scored 19 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Martinez's great performance Caneros lost 87-95 to the higher-ranked Reales (#1, 8-2). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Caneros needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 7 victories and 5 lost games. Martinez has a great season in Dominican Republic. After 12 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 1.3apg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Curtis Hollis (198-SF-1998) of Indios - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 5. KC Ndefo (201-F-2000) of Marineros - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Brahiam Mendez) of Metros - 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Emmitt Williams (198-F-1998) of Metros - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Miguel Simon (203-F) of Reales - 17 points and 8 rebounds 9. Anyeuri Castillo (201-F-1997) of Soles - 29 points and 4 rebounds 10. Jean-Karlo Iciano (189-PF-1997) of Metros - 27 points and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| ECBL |
| ECBL Southern Conference Tournament Preview - by Eurobasket News |
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This Saturday in Columbia SC the East Coast Basketball League playoffs will begin with the Southern Conference playoffs taking place at Heathwood Hall and will be hosted by the Carolina Crusaders. The Northern Conference will also start on Saturday and will take place in Fayetteville NC. The opening game of the tournament will feature the #4 seed Coastal Elite Pirates as they take on #5 Charlotte Tribe who are coming off of two wins this past weekend including Saturdays 127-111 win over the Pirates. The Pirates will be looking to pick up a win in the rematch and are led by outside shooters Justin Jones (6'5''-G-1995) and Karon Wright (6'0''-PG-1995, college: SC State) and 2022 Allstar F Teus Anderson (6'6''-SF-1998, college: Anderson) who averages 20 points and 9 rebounds on the season. The Tribe have been led during the season by Jalin Vince and Jaelan Kennedy who have averaged a combined 40ppg during the season, and with the addition of Junior Robinson who has averaged 31 points and 9 rebounds a game since returning from overseas are looking to put together two more wins this weekend. The second game Saturday will feature the #3 Bishopville Devils against the #6 Gastonia Snipers. The Devils have been a surprise team this season with many people writing them off before the season to only see them at the top of the standing the entire season. They feature a tough backcourt with MVP Candidate Keyon Hilton (6'3''-G-1993, college: Clinton) 36.6ppg and PG Calum McIntyre 20.1ppg that play well together and the inside out game of Kendrick Holloman (6'2''-F) has been a tough matchup all season. The Devils also have a double double man in Deangelo Bratton (6'2''-F) who finished the season with 14.8ppg and 15.7rpg. The Snipers strengths are similar with Warren Vinson 26.2ppg, Marquise Gaines 21.4ppg, and BJ Tyson 21.4ppg all having great seasons, but with the late addition of overseas veteran Damier Pitts 25.4ppg the Snipers are looking for their second win of the season over Bishopville. Sundays first game will have the Southern Conference Regular season champions taking on the winner of the Charlotte Tribe/Coastal Elite game at 4:00pm. The Thunder are in familiar position and will be looking to get back to the Conference Championship game and ultimately back to the ECBL Championship game. The Thunder were led in scoring this season by Sheraun King at 27.1ppg in his first full season with the Thunder. Demetrius Knox (5'8''-PG-1998, college: Morris) 22.4ppg and DJ Mason 22.4ppg have been consistent all year and with the core players all returning toward the end of the season the Thunder have positioned themselves to make this the year. The second game on Sunday with feature 6 Time ECBL Champions the PrimeTime Players who come into the game leading the entire league with 12 wins and also scored 188 and 187 points in games this season. PrimeTime again is led by Chris Moore (6'2''-G-1986, college: Charleston So.) who is averaging 33ppg on the season and with Cornellius Reynolds (6'6''-G/F-1997, college: Claflin) 28.1ppg returning from injury PrimeTime are hopeful for a return to the Finals. Kerigan Farley 11.4apg led the league in assists, Isiah Cureton 2.7bpg in Blocks, and PJ Heath and Odell Turner combined for 17 double double games. They will play the winners of the game between Bishopville/Gastonia with a 6:00pm tip-off. Courtesy of: ECBL |
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This Saturday in Fayetteville NC the East Coast Basketball League playoffs will begin with the Northern Conference playoffs taking place at Hope Mills Recreation Center and will be hosted by the #3 Seed Fayetteville Panthers. The Southern Conference will also start on Saturday and will take place in Columbia SC. The first matchup on Saturday will feature the host Fayetteville Panthers taking on the Virginia Dream who come into the matchup as the #6 seed. The Dream will feature former NC Tarheel and 1st Round NBA Draft Pick P.J. Hairston (6'6''-G-1992, college: UNC) and high flying forward Cordarius Townes. Fayetteville are led by multiple time League Allstar Steven Williams (6'2''-G-1990) and veteran guards Phillippe Harris (5'11''-G-1985, college: Fayetteville St.) and Bryan Calloway (6'0''-PG-1989, college: Cent.Carolina). The second matchup will feature a high scoring matchup after these teams combined for over 300 points in both of the matchups earlier this season with the #4 seed Carolina Chosen Lions taking a pair of games from the #5 seed NC Capitals. The Chosen Lions are led by the league leading scorer in Montrell Williams (6'4''-G-1992, college: Arkansas Tech) at 43ppg and also multiple time Allstar Isiah Alston as these two combine for 76pts per game. The Capitals are led by Omar Jabbi 40.2pog who is 2nd in the league in scoring and Dyron Jones (6'1''-G-1994, college: Cecil CC) 22.2ppg who ended the season as the leagues leader in steal. Day Two will feature 2023 Regular Season Champions the Winston Salem Wolves and the 2022 Northern Conference and League Champions Petersburg Cavaliers. The Petersburg Cavaliers will be playing the winner of the Fayetteville/Dream matchup in the 1st matchup on Sunday at 4:00pm. The Cavaliers were at the top of the standing all year long before falling to Winston Salem in Winston on the last day of the regular season and will be looking to make another Championship appearance for a chance to avenge the loss to Winston. The team is led by perennial Allstars and All League performers Elijah Moore (6'8''-F-1995, college: Virginia St.) and Tavon Mealy (6'3''-F-1995, college: Virginia Union). Mealy finished the season as the leagues leading rebounder at 16.5rpg to go with 20.1ppg and Elijah Moore averaged 25.1ppg and 9.1rpg. The second game of the day will begin at 6:00pm with Winston hosting the winners of the Lions/Capitals matchup. The Wolves come into the game having finished the season winning 6 of there last 7 games to take the top seed for the 1st time since 2019. The team was led in scoring by there Big 3 in Mike Chambers (6'2''-G, college: Lees-McRae) 27ppg , Mike Hughes 24ppg, and NiQuan Cousins 18ppg and the group combined collectively average close to 28rpg. The winners of the games on Sunday will advance to play in the ECBL Northern Conference Championship Game in Rock Hill SC at Legion Collegiate Academy at 3:30pm on Saturday June 17th. Courtesy of: ECBL |
| EGYPT |
| Al Gezira adds Eldahshan to their roster - by Abdul Hamid Addasi |
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Al Gezira Cairo (Superleague) added to their roster 31-year old ex-international guard Karim Eldahshan (191cm-1991) for season 2023-24. Eldahshan played last season 2022-2023 for Somouha Eldahshan was a member of Egyptian international program for some years. He was called to Egyptian Senior National Team between 2016 and 2017 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2009. Eldahshan has played previously for two other teams: Al Ahly and Al Ittisalat. |
| ESTONIA |
| Kaspar Sepp joins Valpo - by Eurobasket News | |
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Valparaiso University landed commitment from 19-year old Estonian power forward Kaspar Sepp (6'7''-209lbs-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Sepp played most recently at Tartu Ulikool Maks & Moorits in Estonian KML league. But in 24 Lat-Est BL games he had just 1.9ppg and 1.6rpg in 2021-22 year. He also played 7 games in European North Basketball League where he recorded only 2.4ppg and 1.4rpg in 2021-22 year. Sepp helped them to make it to the semifinals. He won EYBL U20 championship title in 2022 and the cup in 2022. The previous (2020-21) season he played at Kuremaa (U18 League) in Estonia. He represented Estonia at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Tbilisi (Georgia) last year. Sepp's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 4.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.8apg. He has played also professionally in Tartu Ulikooli. Despite young age he had impressive career. Sepp was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EYBL U16 Division 1 Honorable Mention back in 2019. He won EYBL U20 championship title in 2022 and the cup in 2022. Valparaiso University roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jaxon Edwards Forwards: Kaspar Sepp Ola Ajiboye Lual Manyang Center: Cooper Schwieger |
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| Argentina, Puerto Rico, USA and Canada reach semifinals in Merida - by Eurobasket News |
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Argentina - Dominican Republic 74-67 Argentina knocked down Dominican Republic to advance into the semifinal stage. Argentina eked out a 4-point halftime lead. But they unloaded 26 points in the third period to clear off for good. Ivan Pratto (208-C-2007) stepped up with 28 points and 25 rebounds, while Tyler Kropp (204-PF-2007) added 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Richard Fernandez (187-SG-2007) answered with 21 points for Dominican Republic. Brazil - Puerto Rico 72-83 OT Puerto Rico upset Brazil in the quarterfinal clash. Brazil seemed in full control after the opening quarter as they led by 11 points. But Puerto Rico went on a 27-17 rally in the fourth period to force overtime. They followed with a 16-5 push in the extra period to ice the win. Felipe Quinones (198-G-2008) tallied 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Justin Roman (199-F-2007) added 16 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Fabricio De Freitas (195-C-2007) provided 16 points and 11 rebounds for Brazil. USA - Uruguay 123-45 USA coasted past Uruguay en route to the semis in Merida. Six players scored in double digits for the winners with Koa Peat (201-C-2007, college: USA NT U16) topscoring with 22. USA unloaded 65 points in the first half and eased to the victory after the big break. Darryn Peterson (196-G-2007) chipped in 18 points for the USA. Joaquin Taboada (190-SF-2007) answered with 16 points for Uruguay. Canada - Mexico 89-63 Canada punched the semifinal ticket at the tournament as they stormed past hosting Mexico. Canada posted a 44-33 halftime lead. They poured in 32 points in the fourth stanza to cruise to the victory. Paul Osaruyi (203-F-2008) stepped up with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Quinten Ethier (190-SG-2007) added 14 points for Canada. Karim Lopez (202-F-2007) responded with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Mexico. |
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| Dolenc re-signs at Kauhajoki - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
Karhu Kauhajoki (Korisliiga) confirmed in their roster 29-year-old international center Daniel Dolenc (205cm-100kg-1993, agency: Blacktop Management) for the new 2023-24 season. He managed to play in three leagues last year with Karhu. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 45 Korisliiga games, he recorded 10.2ppg, 4.1rpg, and 1.4apg. Dolenc helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. He also played 15 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 11.1ppg and 3.5rpg. Dolenc contributed to his team making it to the FIBA Europe Cup Semifinals. And finally, he recorded 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he had just 2 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal. In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Les Sables in French NM1. In 36 games he got 8.5ppg and 4.6rpg in that year. He has been a member of the Finnish international program for some years. Dolenc has been regularly called to the Finnish senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. He has played previously professionally also in Austria (Gmunden Swans) and Finland (Kouvot, Nokia, HoNsU Basket, and Honka). |
| Kaukiainen re-signs at Kauhajoki - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Karhu Kauhajoki (Korisliiga) confirmed in their roster 25-year-old international point guard Severi Kaukiainen (185cm-1998, agency: Blacktop Management) for the new 2023-24 season. Kaukiainen has played there for the last two seasons. In 45 Korisliiga games, he recorded 13.0ppg, 2.5rpg, 5.0apg, and 1.1spg. Kaukiainen helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. A very impressive year as he was named to Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga All-Domestic Players Team and Eurobasket.com All-Finnish Korisliiga Second Team. He also played 16 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 10.9ppg, 2.4rpg and 3.6apg. Kaukiainen contributed to his team making it to the FIBA Europe Cup Semifinals. And finally, he recorded 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he got 7 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Kaukiainen played for the Finnish senior team this year and previously for U16, U18, and U20 National Teams. He represented Finland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.4ppg, 3.4rpg, 4.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 56.3%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 72.7%. Kaukiainen has played previously for three other teams: Kotka, Kouvot, and Kouvot Akatemia. |
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| NM1 Round 1 of Finals. Loon Plage claim opening victory - by Eurobasket News |
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Poitiers - Loon-Plage 47-60 Strangely Poitiers outrebounded Loon-Plage 47-23 including a 14-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Pierre Hannequin (190-1998) stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and swingman Tony Housieaux (199-1989) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Ivorian center Bali Coulibaly (199-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds and center Jonathan Jeanne (218-1997) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Poitiers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Poitiers: M.Durand 11+1reb, B.Coulibaly 10+7reb+2ast, J.Jeanne 8+8reb+1ast, K.Omoerah 6+11reb, A.Dargenton 4+6reb+2ast, C.Stockard 4+3reb+2ast Loon-Plage: P.Hannequin 20+6reb+2ast, T.Housieaux 11+5reb+3ast, R.Anderson Jr. 8+2reb+2ast, R.Antoine 8+2reb+3ast, D.Christopher 7+4reb, K.Artamonov 4 |
| Vergiat re-signs at Blois - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Samsun (Turkey) seven years ago. Vergiat's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 4 games: 0pts, 1.5apg, 1.3spg. Vergiat has played previously for five other teams: Chorale de Roanne, Hyeres-Toulon, CFBB, SO Maritime Boulogne and Souffelweyersheim. His team made it to the NM1 Play-Offs Semifinals in 2018 and 2019. |
| Oldenburg lands Kyle Foster, ex Roanne - by Eurobasket News | |||
He graduated from Howard University in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. (via @DDPronos) |
| Juhann Begarin agreed terms with Nanterre - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at the Celtics in NBA. In 5 games he had very impressive stats: 18.2ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.4apg and 1.8spg in 2022 year. Two years ago he was drafted by Boston Celtics (NBA) in second round (45th overall). He has been also a member of French international program for some years. Begarin has regularly played for French senior team since 2022 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2018. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 7.9ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.1apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 44.7%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 38.9%. Begarin has played previously for two other France teams: CFBB and CFBB Paris. His team made it to the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Kaunas Semifinals in 2019. |
| Maxime Galin agreed terms with Fos-sur-Mer - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Chalon/Saor (ProB) where in 9 games he averaged only 0.3ppg and 1.0rpg in that year. |
| Mathieu Boyer agreed terms with Antibes - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played previously for three other teams: JSA Bordeaux, CTC Feurs-Rozier Basket and SO Maritime Boulogne. Among many awards he played in the final of French NM2 in 2018. Boyer was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Center of the Year in 2022. |
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| McFadden re-signs at Murcia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played there for the last two seasons. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. He has been regularly called to Georgian Senior National Team since 2018. McFadden is quite experienced player. McFadden's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in nine different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. McFadden has played previously professionally in China (Chongqing and Wuhan), Cyprus (Apoel and AEK Larnaca), France (Sluc Nancy), Germany (Braunschweig), Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki and Kymis), Spain (Joventut, Tenerife and Burgos), Czech Republic (Usti n/Labem), North Macedonia (Karpos Sokoli) and The Basketball Tournament (Broad Street B. and Pearl 31's). He won Basketball League championship title in 2020 and 2021. McFadden was voted Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2016. He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Murcia. He graduated from Fairmont State in 2009 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for St. Clair County Community College for one year. |
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| A Little Love From Overseas For Lebron James From Omari Knox - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Omari Knox (185-SG-1986, college: Bloomfield) is a 36 year old 188cm guard from Brooklyn, New York that played his 12th professional season and sixth with TSV Oberhaching Tropics Deisenhofen (Germany-ProB) averaging 18,6ppg, 5,8rpg and 2,8apg. Last season with them he averaged 17.1ppg, 5.1rpg, 2.1apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 45.2%, 3PT: 41.0%, FT: 80.0%. Two seasons ago he played with the White Wings Hanau 9.9ppg, 2.4rpg, 1.9apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 43.3%, 3PT: 39.4%, FT: 89.7%. He has played his whole professional career in Germany including 2 years with OSB Hellenen Muenchen , one season with the RhenStars Cologne and 6 years with the TSV Dachau Spurs. He played 8 seasons in the Regionalliga and has belonged to the top guards in the league averaging over 20 points 5 times and twice averaged 27,0pp in a season. He began his basketball career at Bloomfield College (NCAA2) and as a senior averaged 18.8ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.7apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 40.1%, 3Pts: 40.1%, FT: 71.8%. He spoke to eurobasket about Lebron James becoming the NBA all-time leading scorer. Lebron James has beaten Kareem Abdul Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record. Did you stay up to watch history? Unfortunately, I didn't see it live, even though I anticipated highly that he would break the record that night instead of in the next game against the Bucks. How does one put this record into perspective best? It stood almost 40 years? The fact that this record has been held for almost 40 years shows how great of a player Lebron is. He's shown, longevity, consistency, as well as constant improvement in his play. I wouldn't be surprised if the new record holds for just as long He scored 38 points in 26 minutes. Was it another normal day at the office? Lebron knew how close he was to breaking the record and it only made sense that he come out aggressive from the start instead of passing and looking for teammates. How much is that ball going to be worth? Tickets for the game were going for as high as $70,000 so I can only imagine how much the game ball will be worth Russell Westbrook made the pass. Do you think that in 20 years the pass could be remembered more than his triple doubles? Hahaha, nah I don't think many will remember who passed Lebron the mall, especially since he ended up isolating and taking a step back jumper His record breaking basket was a step back over Kenrich Williams. Is that the kind of shot you expected knowing the kind of player he is? Or would you have expected a dunk for the spectacular finish? One of my current teammates asked me that exact same question. I told him I expected Lebron to break the record in storybook fashion with a steal, and a highlight fastbreak dunk. There obviously is a lot of respect for Kareem, by the basketball world, but what would have happened on social media if Lebron had gotten the record with a sky hook shot? In regards to social media, I think it might have been 50/50 if Lebron had broken the record with a skyhook. Half of the people would have criticized him for trying to upstage Kareem. The other half would have known Lebron had done it with a skyhook, only to paying homage to Kareem Lebron will have more than 40,000 points when it's all over. Back in 1984 people said it would never be broken? Will this record be broken? I can't imagine that this record will ever be broken. The majority of the players today are coming into the league already banged up from having played 1000's of AAU and high school games. Also with many of today's superstars sitting out games (load management) during the season, it will be hard to score that many points If Luka Doncic continues to play to 40 stays fit and becomes a physical specimen like Lebron, could he dethrone him? Luca Doncic is definitely a guy who could break the record if he decided to play as long as Lebron does, but I doubt that he will play that long Does this record finally give Lebron the GOAT status over Michael Jordan? Michael Jordan, is still the GOAT in my opinion. Although it is very close, (for me) a few other factors come into play. What is your favorite Lebron moment that you witnessed live or on TV? My favorite Lebron moment/play has to be his chase down block in the NBA finals against the Golden State Warriors. Thanks Omari for the chat. |
| Weissenfels keep Callison for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 27 BBL games he recorded 12.7ppg, 1.8rpg, 4.7apg and 1.1spg. He also played for Donar Groningen in Dutch league that season where in four FIBA Europe Cup games he averaged 11.5ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.3apg and 1.5spg. Callison also played 6 games in BNXT League where he had 11.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 4.0apg and 1.3spg. He is a very experienced player. Callison has played also professionally in Denmark (Horsens IC), Lithuania (Dzukija), Sweden (Sodertalje) and Ukraine (Odessa). Among many awards his team won Danish Cup in 2019. He received All-Foothill Conference Player of the Year award back in 2015. Callison graduated from Washington State University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. He played also for San Bernardino Valley College for one year. |
| BBL Round 1 of Finals. Ulm upset Bonn - by Eurobasket News |
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Bonn - Ulm 73-79 24 personal fouls committed by Telekom Baskets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Brazilian point guard Yago Matheus (175-1999) fired 19 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. American swingman Brandon Paul (193-1991, college: Illinois, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 18 points. ratiopharm Ulm's coach Anton Gavel used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-North Macedonian point guard TJ Shorts (175-1997, college: UC Davis) produced 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and American Jeremy Morgan (196-1995, college: UNI) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Bonn: T.Shorts 20+5reb+7ast, J.Morgan 15+3reb+3ast, J.Hawkins 11+4reb, S.Herrera 8+3reb, T.Ward 7+8reb+1ast, D.Williams 7+6reb Ulm: Y.Matheus 19+7reb+9ast, B.Paul 18+4reb+1ast, T.Klepeisz 9+2reb+2ast, B.Caboclo 7+1reb, Z.Fedor 7+6reb+1ast, N.Juan 6+1reb+2ast |
| Oldenburg lands Kyle Foster, ex Roanne - by Eurobasket News | |||
He graduated from Howard University in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. (via @DDPronos) |
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| GBL Round 2 of Finals. Panathinaikos edge Olympiacos - by Eurobasket News |
FINALPanathinaikos - Olympiacos 67-65Polish Mateusz Ponitka (198-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Cameroonian guard Paris Lee (183-1995, college: Illinois St.) contributed with 12 points and 5 assists for the winners. Panathinaikos' coach Christos Serellis used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international forward Kostas Papanikolaou (204-1990) replied with 15 points and 7 assists and French center Moustapha Fall (216-1992) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Olympiacos. Top scorers: Olympiacos: K.Papanikolaou 15+4reb+7ast, T.Walkup 14+3reb+2ast, M.Fall 11+6reb+3ast, A.Peters 7+3reb, A.Vezenkov 6+4reb, J.Bolomboy 6+5reb+1ast Panathinaikos: P.Lee 12+2reb+5ast, M.Ponitka 12+6reb+4ast, M.Grigonis 8+4ast, A.Gudaitis 8+5reb+1ast, M.Lefteris 7+1reb, P.Kalaitzakis 6 3-4 PlacePAOK - Peristeri 64-81Peristeri outrebounded PAOK 41-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. Croatian center Miro Bilan (213-1989) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and French point guard Sylvain Francisco (185-1997) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Peristeri players scored in double figures. Dutch guard Yannick Franke (197-1996) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international center Dimitrios Kaklamanakis (205-1994) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: PAOK: Y.Franke 16+6reb+4ast, D.Kaklamanakis 9+6reb+3ast, C.Saloustros 9+7reb, V.Margaritis 7+2reb, J.Riley 7+1reb, J.Hands 5 Peristeri: D.Moraitis 17+2reb+2ast, M.Denmon 17+4reb+2ast, M.Bilan 14+13reb+2ast, S.Francisco 13+5reb+7ast, L.Kaselakis 5+4reb+2ast, I.Hummer 4+6reb |
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| OSE Lions keep Rujak for another season - by Arnold Beres | |||
He was also a member of Hungarian international program for some years. Rujak played for Hungarian Senior National Team between 2014 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. He represented Hungary at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 2.3ppg, 1.0rpg. Rujak has spent his entire career in Hungary playing for six other teams: Kormend, Sopron KC, Atomeromu, PVSK-Veolia, TF Budapest and Budafoki. His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015. |
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| Winner League Round 1 of Finals. Maccabi Tel Aviv rally to opening win - by Eurobasket News |
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M.Tel-Aviv - H.Tel-Aviv 90-79 Maccabi Tel-Aviv looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Wade Baldwin IV (193-1996, college: Vanderbilt) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 9 assists. American-Spanish point guard Lorenzo Brown (196-1990, college: NC State) contributed with 13 points and 7 assists for the winners. Five Maccabi Tel-Aviv players scored in double figures. American swingman Jordan McRae (197-1991, college: Tennessee) answered with 18 points and the other American import guard JCovan Brown (188-1990, college: Texas) added 8 points and 8 assists in the effort for Hapoel Tel-Aviv. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: M.Tel-Aviv: W.Baldwin IV 14+3reb+9ast, B.Colson Jr. 13+6reb, L.Brown 13+3reb+7ast, J.Cohen 13+5reb+5ast, A.Poythress 10+2reb+1ast, J.Martin 8+2reb+1ast H.Tel-Aviv: J.McRae 18+1reb, J.Hoard 10+5reb, T.Ginat 10+2reb, X.Munford 9+3reb, I.Zalmanson 9+2reb+2ast, C.Onuaku 8+6reb+3ast |
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| Serie A Round 1 of Finals. Milano record first win - by Eurobasket News |
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Milano - Virtus BO 92-82 The hosts trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 29-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Milano made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. American-Puerto Rican point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and American swingman Devon Hall (196-1995, college: Virginia, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Five Milano players scored in double figures. At the losing side Georgian Tornike Shengelia (206-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Serbian point guard Milos Teodosic (195-1987) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Milano: S.Napier 22+2reb+3ast, D.Hall 15+4reb+5ast, S.Shields 13+2reb, J.Voigtmann 10+5reb+2ast, B.Baron 10+2reb+3ast, N.Melli 8+6reb Virtus BO: M.Belinelli 19+1ast, T.Shengelia 16+6reb, M.Teodosic 15+5ast, S.Ojeleye 10+1ast, I.Cordinier 9+1reb+2ast, J.Mickey 6+4reb |
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| Handlova lands Jordan Harris, ex Vellaznimi - by Michal Duchovic | |||
Harris graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. He played also for Adrian College for 3 years. MBK Banik Handlova roster for 2023-24: Guards: Branislav Obert Jordan Harris Juraj Lastic Marko Vransky |
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| LKL Round 4 of Finals. Rytas nip Zalgiris - by Eurobasket News |
FINALRytas - Zalgiris 69-68Rytas made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Zalgiris helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 assists. Colombian center Jaime Echenique (211-1997, college: Wichita St.) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international Arnas Butkevicius (197-1992) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and American point guard Isaiah Taylor (190-1994, college: Texas) added 14 points in the effort for Zalgiris. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Zalgiris: I.Taylor 14+4reb+1ast, I.Brazdeikis 13+3reb, A.Butkevicius 11+10reb+1ast, E.Ulanovas 9+5reb+1ast, T.Dimsa 8+3reb+3ast, K.Hayes 6+3reb Rytas: J.Echenique 18+5reb+1ast, M.Foster 16+4reb+8ast, E.Kairys 11+5reb, M.Normantas 8+5reb+3ast, J.Gorham 6+7reb+2ast, L.Uleckas 5+1reb 3-4 PlaceJonava - Lietkabelis 55-75Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jamel Morris (193-1992, college: Fairmont St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and Estonian point guard Kristian Kullamaee (194-1999) who added 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Glynn Watson Jr (185-1997, college: Nebraska) responded with 13 points and Serbian center Goran Huskic (210-1992, college: Howard Col., TX) scored 6 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Jonava: G.Watson Jr. 13+4reb+2ast, J.Garrett 8+4reb+1ast, A.Majauskas 7+2reb+1ast, G.Huskic 6+3reb+6ast, D.Bickauskis 5+3reb+1ast, E.Seskus 5+4reb+2ast Lietkabelis: J.Morris 23+1reb+1ast, G.Goloman 14+3reb, K.Kullamaee 12+8reb+2ast, M.Paulius 8+5reb+1ast, V.Lipkevicius 7+7reb+2ast, R.Mantas 4+5reb+3ast |
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| CIBACOPA Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Astros advance into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Culiacan - Astros 82-87 Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Caballeros de Culiacan's 36. Astros brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) nailed 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Isaiah Whaley (203-1998, college: UConn) accounted for 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks. American forward Johnny Hughes III (203-1997, college: UIW) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Caballeros de Culiacan in the defeat. Five Astros and four Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Culiacan: J.Hughes III 21+13reb, M.Jackson 16+5reb, J.Cumberland 13+2reb+3ast, C.Juan 12+3reb+2ast, M.Tarrance 6+3reb+2ast, D.Soto 5+1reb+1ast Astros: S.Ponds 21+8reb+6ast, I.Whaley 18+8reb, J.Loveridge 17+2reb+5ast, J.Anderson 14+5reb+2ast, L.Vick 12+7reb+2ast, J.Machado 3+2reb Tijuana - Hermosillo 90-78 Tijuana Zonkeys dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 28. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tijuana Zonkeys made 7 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) stepped up and scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Guard Davion Warren (198, college: Texas Tech) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) scored 20 points and 5 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Hermosillo: J.Ivey 20+2reb+5ast, D.Warren 15+10reb+3ast, T.Drisdom 11+3reb, T.Brown-Soares 9+5reb+1ast, A.Wheeler 8+4reb, J.Bird 3+4reb+1ast Tijuana: I.Alvarado 19+5reb+1ast, A.Pruitt 17+7reb+2ast, S.Williams 16+9reb+7ast, J.Webster 16+8reb+6ast, G.McCray 12+5reb, E.Garibay 6+5reb+4ast |
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| Mike Sharavjamts commits to University of San Francisco - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) native moved there from University of Dayton where he spent his freshman year. In 32 games he had 5.6ppg, 1.9rpg and 2.6apg last season. Sharavjamts' team ended regular season as a second best place in Atlantic 10 this year. He helped Dayton make it to the Atlantic 10 Tournament Finals. Sharavjamts was also voted to Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team. He graduated Prolific Prep Academy (Napa Valley, CA) in 2022. Sharavjamts was named to Nike Hoop Summit (World Team) that year. His team ended regular season as a second best place in Pac-2012 in 2022. He was named to Mongolian 3x3 U18 Team in 2019. |
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| Croatia U20 post second straight win at the home tournament - by Eurobasket News |
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Croatia U20 - Montenegro U20 72:67 Croatia U20 posted second straight win at the home tournament. In Day 2 they overcame Montenegro U20 72-67. Croatia opened the game with a 30-19 lead and had a 7-point halftime advantage. The hosts won the third quarter 18-9, whilst Montenegro closed the game with a 24-13 run for the final result. Vice Zanki (201-F-2004) top-scored for the winners with 13 points and Stellan Rajaofera (196-G-2004) produced 12. David Mirkovic (200-PF-2006) answered with 16 points in a loss, whilst Igor Jokovic (192-SG-2004) and Petar Minic (186-G-2004) posted 10 each. |
| Czech Republic U20 overcame Montenegro U20 in the last game in Sibenik - by Eurobasket News |
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Montenegro U20 - Czech Republic U20 56:81 Czech Republic U20 overcame Montenegro U20 81-56 in the last game in Sibenik at the International Tournament with 4 teams. Thy started with a 21-12 lead and never looked behind after. Moreover, Czech Republic nailed 22 points in the third and then the last stanzas to seal the win. Simon Svoboda (202-F-2004) top-scored for the winners with 24 points, while Ondrej Hustak (211-C-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) poured in 12. Zoran Vueljic ended up with 15 points in defeat. |
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| Bucks Add Nate Mitchell, DJ Bakker To Coaching Staff - by Eurobasket News |
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The Milwaukee Bucks are adding Nate Mitchell and DJ Bakker to the coaching staff, confirmed Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Adrian Griffin is also retaining Josh Oppenheimer and Vin Baker for his staff. Terry Stotts was hired on Griffin's staff last week. Courtesy of: realgm.com |
| Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead - by Eurobasket News |
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The mission for the Denver Nuggets was clear: Come to Miami, get two wins and head back home with a chance to finally become NBA champions. It's officially there for the taking. The 47-year wait for Denver might be over as soon as Monday, with Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995) and his Nuggets now just one win away from getting the title that he's wanted for so long. Aaron Gordon (6'9''-F-1995, college: Arizona) scored 27 points, Jokic added 23 and the Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. 'We haven't done a damn thing yet,' Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. 'We have to win another game to be world champions.' Bruce Brown (6'5''-SG-1996, college: Miami, FL) scored 21 off the bench for the Nuggets, who won their fifth straight road game to grab complete command. They'll have three chances to win one game for a title, two of those in Denver, the first in what's sure to be a raucous atmosphere for Game 5. Jamal Murray (6'4''-SG-1997, college: Kentucky) had 15 points and 12 assists - his fourth consecutive double-digit assist game - for Denver. 'Today was a team effort.' Murray said. 'I can't even name one person. Everybody locked in. We've got one more to go.' Jimmy Butler (6'7''-G/F-1989, college: Marquette) scored 25 points for Miami, which has now fallen into 3-1 holes in each of its last three finals appearances - this one joining 2014 and 2020. Bam Adebayo (6'10''-C-1997, college: Kentucky) had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Heat, while Kyle Lowry (6'0''-PG-1986, college: Villanova) added 13 points. The Heat walked off the floor in silence, fully aware of how much trouble they're in now. 'Now we're in a must-win situation, every single game - which we're capable of,' Butler said. 'It's not impossible.' The Nuggets were overwhelming favorites to start the series, for obvious reasons. Denver was the Western Conference's No. 1 seed; Miami was the Eastern Conference's No. 8 seed. The Nuggets had won nine of the last 10 regular-season meetings between the teams, and their run of success over the Heat has continued through four games of the finals. 'Our guys are locked in, man,' Malone said. 'We're focused.' Denver led by 13 going into the fourth, and Miami came out for the final quarter with appropriate desperation. The Heat scored the first eight points, Jokic committed his fifth foul and had to go to the bench with 9:24 left - and it was down to 86-81 when Butler converted a three-point play with 8:42 remaining. But the Nuggets - who fell apart in the fourth quarter of Game 2 for their lone loss of the series - didn't fold, even with their two-time MVP still out. Murray made a 3-pointer to stop Miami's 8-0 spurt, and Jeff Green made a huge corner 3 from near the Heat bench for a 94-85 edge with 6:21 left. 'We have guys that can step up, night in and night out,' Gordon said. Jokic checked out with Denver up 10. He came back with the Nuggets up nine. Miami didn't take advantage of that chance, and now finds itself on the wrong end of history. A team that had to scramble just to make the playoffs now needs to pull off the ultimate scramble to win a championship. 'This is what this year's been all about for this group, so definitely not going to hang our heads or quit,' Heat guard Duncan Robinson (6'8''-F-1994, college: Michigan) said. 'That's not an option. It's not going to happen. So we'll band together and get on this flight tomorrow and find a way to figure it out.' Teams that take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals have won 35 out of 36 previous times, and the Heat will have to buck that trend to keep Denver from winning its title. 'We have an incredibly competitive group,' Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. 'We've done everything the hard way and that's the way it's going to have to be done right now - again. And all we're going to focus on is getting this thing back to the 305. Get this thing back to Miami. And things can shift very quickly.' Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Bucks Hire Joe Prunty, Patrick Mutombo As Assistant Coaches - by Eurobasket News |
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The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Joe Prunty and Patrick Mutombo on the coaching staff of Adrian Griffin . Prunty has twice been an interim head coach, first with the Bucks in 2018 and with the Atlanta Hawks this past season. Mutombo previously worked with Griffin with the Toronto Raptors and was most recently under Monty Williams with the Phoenix Suns. The Bucks previously hired Terry Stotts as an assistant under Griffin. Courtesy of: realgm.com |
| Nuggets, Thunder Agree To Draft-Pick Trade - by Eurobasket News |
| As the Nuggets prepare for Game 4 of the NBA Finals, their front office has reached an agreement on a trade with the Thunder, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. According to Wojnarowski, Denver will receive three draft picks in the swap: this year's No. 37 selection, the least favorable of the Thunder's 2024 first-round picks, and a 2024 second-rounder. Oklahoma City, meanwhile, will receive Denver's 2029 first-round pick, with some protections on it. The Thunder currently control four 2024 first-round selections. In addition to their own first-rounder, they'll receive Houston's pick (if it lands outside the top four), the Clippers' pick (unprotected), and Utah's pick (if it's outside of the top 10). As a result of this new agreement, the Nuggets will receive whichever of those picks conveyed in '24 lands latest in the first round. As for the '24 second-rounder, the Thunder have traded away their own pick, but are owed the least favorable of Charlotte's and Minnesota's second-rounders. It sounds like that will be the selection rerouted to Denver. From the Nuggets' perspective, it looks like the deal is about continuing to give the front office opportunities to add inexpensive young players to a championship-caliber core in the next year or two. The team did well to add Christian Braun and Peyton Watson outside of the top 20 in the 2022 draft and will aim to identify more hidden gems with the Nos. 37 and 40 picks in the 2023 draft. As Bobby Marks of ESPN notes, Denver is a tax team, so those second-rounders will give the club some tools to fortify its bench at a low cost. As for the Thunder, they'll simply roll some of their draft assets down the road - the goal will be to turn a late 2024 first-rounder into a more favorable pick in the 2029 draft, using a couple second-rounders as sweeteners. The two Northwest rivals made a similar trade last June, when the Nuggets acquired the No. 30 pick in 2022 (used on Watson) and a pair of second-rounders in exchange for their lightly protected 2027 first-rounder.The Nuggets owe their 2025 first-round pick (top-five protected) to Orlando and their 2027 first-rounder (top-protected) to Oklahoma City. If either of those picks lands in its protected range and isn't conveyed immediately, the Thunder wouldn't be able to receive Denver's 2029 pick due to the Stepien rule, which prevents a team from leaving itself without a first-rounder in consecutive future drafts. We'll have to wait to see exactly when this trade is completed and what the details on the protections are to know what would happen if the 2025 or 2027 pick ends up in the top five, preventing the 2029 pick from conveying. If the two teams wait until after the June 22 draft to officially complete the deal, they could include terms allowing the pick to roll over to 2030 if it's not conveyed in 2029. For now, that's not permitted, since draft picks can't be traded more than seven years out. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
| Celtics forward Grant Williams has hand surgery, sources say - by Eurobasket News |
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Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (6'6''-F-1998, college: Tennessee) -- who'll be a restricted free agent this summer -- had surgery on his left hand Friday that is expected to have him fully recovered for the start of NBA training camp in the fall, sources told ESPN. The surgery, considered successful, comes after Williams hurt the hand in March. Williams decided to continue playing with the injury through the Celtics' run to the Eastern Conference finals. Williams is a restricted free agent, so Boston has the ability to match any offer sheet he signs with another team. He could also negotiate a new deal with the Celtics. Williams has been a 45% 3-point shooter since arriving as a rookie in the 2019-20 season and has proved to be a versatile defender for the franchise. Williams, 24, had career bests this season of 8.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in nearly 26 minutes a game. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| NCAA1 |
| Mustangs sign Chance Puryear - by Eurobasket News | |
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Southern Methodist University signed shooting guard Chance Puryear (6'4'') for upcoming 2023-24 season. Puryear has played for the last four years at David W. Carter. Southern Methodist University roster for 2023-24: Guards: B.J. Edwards Chance Puryear Forwards: Tyreek Smith Ja'Heim Hudson |
| Christian Cook commits to NM State - by Eurobasket News | |
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New Mexico State University signed 21-year old guard Christian Cook (6'2''-174lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Midwest City (OK) native played for the last three years at Northeastern State University (NCAA Division II). In 23 games he had very impressive stats: 16.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.2apg and 1.0spg last season. Cook was named to All-MIAA Third Team this year. Cook's high school career he had spent at Midwest City High, which he graduated in 2020. New Mexico State University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Brandon Suggs Jordan Rawls Christian Cook Femi Odukale Forwards: Kaosi Ezeague Denijay Harris Coach: Jason Hooten |
| Guy Fauntleroy transfers to North Carolina Central University - by Eurobasket News | |
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North Carolina Central University strengthened their roster with addition of point guard Guy Fauntleroy (6'0'') for season 2023-24. Williamstown (NJ) native moved there from Austin Peay State University where he spent his freshman year. In 27 games he recorded 6.0ppg, 1.6rpg, 2.4apg and 1.3spg last season. Fauntleroy graduated Olympus Prep Academy (Williamstown, NJ) in 2022. North Carolina Central University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Brock Williams Guy Fauntleroy Josh Smith Forwards: Perry Smith Po'Boigh King Center: Emmanuel Izunabor |
| Kaspar Sepp joins Valpo - by Eurobasket News | |
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Valparaiso University landed commitment from 19-year old Estonian power forward Kaspar Sepp (6'7''-209lbs-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Sepp played most recently at Tartu Ulikool Maks & Moorits in Estonian KML league. But in 24 Lat-Est BL games he had just 1.9ppg and 1.6rpg in 2021-22 year. He also played 7 games in European North Basketball League where he recorded only 2.4ppg and 1.4rpg in 2021-22 year. Sepp helped them to make it to the semifinals. He won EYBL U20 championship title in 2022 and the cup in 2022. The previous (2020-21) season he played at Kuremaa (U18 League) in Estonia. He represented Estonia at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Tbilisi (Georgia) last year. Sepp's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 4.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.8apg. He has played also professionally in Tartu Ulikooli. Despite young age he had impressive career. Sepp was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EYBL U16 Division 1 Honorable Mention back in 2019. He won EYBL U20 championship title in 2022 and the cup in 2022. Valparaiso University roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jaxon Edwards Forwards: Kaspar Sepp Ola Ajiboye Lual Manyang Center: Cooper Schwieger |
| Julian Rishwain commits to Florida - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at Boston College in 2019-2020. Rishwain was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2019. He graduated Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks, CA). Rishwain played also for West Coast Elite (CA) in UAA. |
| Mike Sharavjamts commits to University of San Francisco - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) native moved there from University of Dayton where he spent his freshman year. In 32 games he had 5.6ppg, 1.9rpg and 2.6apg last season. Sharavjamts' team ended regular season as a second best place in Atlantic 10 this year. He helped Dayton make it to the Atlantic 10 Tournament Finals. Sharavjamts was also voted to Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team. He graduated Prolific Prep Academy (Napa Valley, CA) in 2022. Sharavjamts was named to Nike Hoop Summit (World Team) that year. His team ended regular season as a second best place in Pac-2012 in 2022. He was named to Mongolian 3x3 U18 Team in 2019. |
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| Terran Williams commits to Ouachita Baptist University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Ouachita Baptist University signed guard Terran Williams (6'5''-200lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Marianna (AR) native played for the last two years at Louisiana Tech University (NCAA Division I). In 30 games he had 3.2ppg and 2.0rpg last season. Bulldogs made it to the C-USA Tournament Finals in 2022. Williams' high school career he had spent at Lee in Marianna, AR, which he graduated in 2021. Bulldogs made it to the Arkansas Class 2A Championship Semifinals in 2020. |
| Christian Cook commits to NM State - by Eurobasket News | |
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New Mexico State University signed 21-year old guard Christian Cook (6'2''-174lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Midwest City (OK) native played for the last three years at Northeastern State University (NCAA Division II). In 23 games he had very impressive stats: 16.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.2apg and 1.0spg last season. Cook was named to All-MIAA Third Team this year. Cook's high school career he had spent at Midwest City High, which he graduated in 2020. New Mexico State University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Brandon Suggs Jordan Rawls Christian Cook Femi Odukale Forwards: Kaosi Ezeague Denijay Harris Coach: Jason Hooten |
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| Giants sign rookie Callum McRae - by Hugh McAuliffe | ||||
He started his college career at University of California Riverside (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to Sacramento State University (NCAA). Of course it will be his first season in professional basketball. McRae was selected to All-Big West Honorable Mention in 2020 and 2022. |
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| EBL Round 4 of Finals. Slask stay alive with road win - by Eurobasket News |
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King - Slask 75-85 WKS Slask made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. American point guard Jeremiah Martin (189-1996, college: Memphis) fired 33 points (!!!) for the winners. The former international forward Jakub Niziol (201-1996, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Alex Hamilton (193-1993, college: Louisiana Tech) produced 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and his fellow American import forward Tony Meier (204-1990, college: Milwaukee) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: King: T.Meier 15+5reb+2ast, A.Hamilton 14+5reb+4ast, K.Borowski 10+3reb, A.Mazurczak 9+3reb+2ast, F.Matczak 9+1reb+2ast, M.Kostrzewski 5+1reb Slask: J.Martin 33+3reb+2ast, J.Bibbs 12+1reb+2ast, J.Niziol 11+6reb+3ast, D.Golebiowski 7, A.Dziewa 6+5reb+1ast, V.Pusica 5+1reb |
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| Liga Betclic Round 3 of Finals. Benfica cruise past Sporting - by Eurobasket News |
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Sporting - Benfica 57-101 Benfica shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. The best player for the winners was American guard Aaron Broussard (196-1990, college: Seattle) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Tunisian Makram Ben Romdhane (205-1989) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Benfica players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Diogo Ventura (193-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) who recorded 12 points and 4 assists and American guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's) added 11 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Sporting: D.Ventura 12+1reb+4ast, M.LoVett Jr. 11+1reb+2ast, E.Polanco 9+2reb, D.Araujo 6, I.Armwood 5+5reb, J.Patton 4+3reb Benfica: A.Broussard 21+10reb+2ast, T.Douglas 16+3reb+3ast, J.Silva 13+1reb, M.Ben Romdhane 13+6reb+3ast, I.Almeida 11+4reb+2ast, D.Gameiro 8+1reb+4ast |
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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson gets MVP of the Week award for Puerto Rican BSN (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old forward had a double-double of 33 points and thirteen rebounds, while his team beat Carolina (#3, 17-16) 104-98. San German maintains the 2nd position in their group in Puerto Rican BSN. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. San German will need more victories to improve their 20-12 record. Hollis-Jefferson just recently signed at San German, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson averages this season 21.9ppg, 9.8rpg and 4.2apg. The second most remarkable performance in last week's games was young American power forward Mike Scott (203-PF-1988) of Carolina. Scott impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 36 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as Carolina lost that game 98-104 to slightly higher-ranked San German (#2, 20-12). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in Group B. Carolina still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 17-16 record is not bad at all. Scott is one of the most experienced players at Carolina and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last week was international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-G-1991, agency: Interperformances) of Ponce (#5). De Jesus got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last week. He went also for seven rebounds and seven assists. He was a key player of Ponce, leading his team to a 97-92 win against slightly lower-ranked Manati (#6, 11-22). The chances of Ponce ranking at the top of Group A, however are very questionable as they have already lost 19 games, recording just thirteen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, De Jesus could help Ponce to bring them higher in the standings. De Jesus has a great season in Puerto Rico. After 32 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.2apg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Angel Rodriguez (180-PG-1992) of Bayamon - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists 5. Stephen Thompson Jr. (194-G-1997) of Bayamon - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Tjader Fernandez (178-PG-1994) of San German - 30 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Gary Browne (185-PG-1993) of Guaynabo - 26 points, 2 rebounds and 9 assists 8. Christopher Ortiz (203-PF-1993) of Manati - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Nate Mason (188-G-1995) of San German - 24 points and 7 assists 10. George Conditt IV (208-C-2000) of Carolina - 13 points and 8 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| BSN Round 38: Vaqueros edge Capitanes by two points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in BSN is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Third-ranked Capitanes (17-15) made lots of trouble for first ranked Vaqueros (22-11) in Arecibo on Thursday. The visitors from Bayamon managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected easier game. Vaqueros dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Capitanes' 28. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. Capitanes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vaqueros have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 22-11 record. Capitanes at the other side keep the third place with 15 games lost. Vaqueros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Capitanes will play on the road against Leones in Juana Diaz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Santurce. Second ranked Mets faced one of their biggest challengers Cangrejeros. Guests from Guaynabo (18-14) defeated host Cangrejeros (17-17) 103-96. The former international point guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 9 assists. DeMarcus Cousins contributed with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American forward Kenneth Faried (203-1989, college: Morehead St., agency: Shark Sports Management) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds for Cangrejeros. Mets maintains second position with 18-14 record having five points less than leader Quebradillas. Cangrejeros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with 17 games lost. Mets will play against league's second-placed Atleticos in San German in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cangrejeros will play at home against the league's leader Piratas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in San German. Second ranked Atleticos faced 3rd ranked Gigantes. Host Atleticos (20-12) defeated guests from Carolina (16-16) 104-98. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners. Mike Scott responded with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Atleticos maintains second position with 20-12 record having just three points less than leader Quebradillas. Loser Gigantes dropped to the fourth place with 16 games lost. Atleticos will meet league's second-placed Mets in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gigantes will play against Indios and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 38 Ponce defeated Manati in Juana Diaz 97-92. The best stats of 38th round was 31 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by Jezreel De Jesus of Ponce. Santurce - Guaynabo 96-103 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Santurce. Second ranked Mets faced one of their biggest challengers Cangrejeros. Guests from Guaynabo (18-14) defeated host Cangrejeros (17-17) 103-96. Mets players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. The former international point guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 9 assists. American power forward DeMarcus Cousins (211-1990, college: Kentucky) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American forward Kenneth Faried (203-1989, college: Morehead St., agency: Shark Sports Management) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and the former international guard Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) added 25 points in the effort for Cangrejeros. Four Mets and five Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. Mets maintains second position with 18-14 record having five points less than leader Quebradillas. Cangrejeros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with 17 games lost. Mets will play against league's second-placed Atleticos in San German in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cangrejeros will play at home against the league's leader Piratas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Santurce: A.Plummer 25+4reb, C.Duran 16+2reb+6ast, K.Faried 14+15reb+1ast, A.Matias 14+8reb+3ast, E.Andujar 11+3reb+5ast, C.Brady 8 Guaynabo: G.Browne 26+2reb+9ast, M.Creek 22+6reb+2ast, D.Cousins 20+10reb+3ast, J.Miranda 10+2reb+1ast, O.Branch 8+1reb, J.Paige 8+4reb+3ast San German - Carolina 104-98 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in San German. Second ranked Atleticos faced 3rd ranked Gigantes. Host Atleticos (20-12) defeated guests from Carolina (16-16) 104-98. Atleticos made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and international point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) chipped in 30 points during the contest. American Mike Scott (203-1988, college: Virginia) responded with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists and international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU, agency: Shark Sports Management) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 assists. Four Atleticos and five Gigantes players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Atleticos maintains second position with 20-12 record having just three points less than leader Quebradillas. Loser Gigantes dropped to the fourth place with 16 games lost. Atleticos will meet league's second-placed Mets in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gigantes will play against Indios and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Carolina: M.Scott 36+13reb+4ast, T.Waters 14+2reb+11ast, G.Conditt IV 13+8reb+1ast, I.Cruz 10+1reb+1ast, J.Johnson 10+3reb+2ast, A.Franklin 7+2reb San German: R.Hollis-Jefferson 33+13reb+7ast, T.Fernandez 30+4reb+3ast, N.Mason 24+7ast, J.Rodriguez 11+5reb+1ast, J.Erazo 4+8reb+1ast, E.Ayala 2+1ast Arecibo - Bayamon 80-82 Third-ranked Capitanes (17-15) made lots of trouble for first ranked Vaqueros (22-11) in Arecibo on Thursday. The visitors from Bayamon managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected easier game. Vaqueros dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Capitanes' 28. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986) added 15 points and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Five Capitanes players scored in double figures. Capitanes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vaqueros have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 22-11 record. Capitanes at the other side keep the third place with 15 games lost. Vaqueros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Capitanes will play on the road against Leones in Juana Diaz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Arecibo: V.Liz 15+4reb+3ast, P.Bass 14+13reb+1ast, D.Clemente 13+2reb+3ast, D.Huertas 11+5reb+3ast, T.Bishop 11+7reb+3ast, C.Pizarro 9+2ast Bayamon: J.Wiley 22+7reb, S.Thompson Jr. 20+6reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 18+8reb+9ast, J.Mojica 9+2reb+2ast, K.Doolittle 5+6reb+4ast, I.Romero 4+6reb+1ast Manati - Ponce 92-97 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Osos' (11-22) home loss to fifth ranked Leones (13-19) 92-97 on Thursday. Leones outrebounded Osos 38-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) scored 31 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Nicaraguan swingman Jared Ruiz (188-1992) chipped in 25 points during the contest. Leones' coach Sergio Hernandez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international Christopher Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) responded with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Isaac Sosa (191-1990, college: Canisius, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Leones and five Osos players scored in double figures. Leones have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 13-19 record. Loser Osos keep the sixth place with 22 games lost. Leones will meet at home higher ranked Capitanes (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Osos will have a break next round. Top scorers: Manati: C.Ortiz 23+8reb+4ast, I.Sosa 20+5reb+4ast, S.Mac 17+2reb+3ast, L.Tejada 11+1ast, C.Gaston 10+6reb+5ast, D.Jefferson 6+4reb+1ast Ponce: J.De Jesus 31+7reb+7ast, J.Ruiz 25+4reb+2ast, T.Robinson 11+8reb+1ast, J.Wilson 11+5reb+5ast, A.Ford 9+4reb+3ast, C.Lopez 4+6reb+2ast |
| ROMANIA |
| Oradea keeps Nicolescu for another season - by Arnold Beres | |||
He has been also a member of Romanian international program for some years. Nicolescu has regularly played for Romanian senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2017. He represented Romania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 9.4ppg, 2.9rpg, 1.4spg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 35.3%. Nicolescu has played previously for Stiinta. He was voted to Romanian League All-Star Game in 2022. |
| Richard re-signs at Oradea - by Arnold Beres | ||||
Richard is quite experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America) in seven different countries. He has played previously professionally in France (SIG Strasbourg), Germany (Tigers), Kazakhstan (Caspiy Aktau), Latvia (Liepaja and VEF Riga), Mexico (Halcones UV Xalapa), Poland (Enea Zastal) and UBA (Houston E.). Richard was voted to Latvian League All-Star Game back in 2016 and 2017. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Richard graduated from Tulane University in 2011 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. |
| Oradea keeps Nastrut for another season - by Arnold Beres | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at BC CSU Sibiu. But in 17 Liga Nationala games he got only 1.6ppg in that year. The other team he played shortly was CS Universitatea Cluj U20 team (Liga I). He represented Romania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B in Podgorica (Montenegro) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 8.6ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 61.5%, 3PT: 36.8%, FT: 76.2%. Nastrut previously for three other teams: BC CSU Atlassib Sibiu 2nd team, Cluj-Napoca and Bihorul. |
| Vescan re-signs at Oradea - by Arnold Beres | ||||
Vescan represented Romania at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Tbilisi (Georgia) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 7.7ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 46.3%, 3PT: 9.1%, FT: 71.4%. He has played previously for Bihorul. CSM CSU Oradea roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kris Richard Luca Nastrut Enzo Vescan Forward: Bogdan Nicolescu |
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| Belarus surprise Russia in Moscow - by Eurobasket News |
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Russia - Belarus 80:83 Belarus surprised Russia 83-80 in Moscow in a friendly. The hosts grabbed a 22-16 lead at the start and had a 10-point advantage at the halftime. Belarus meanwhile replied with a 23-19 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 30-23 surge. Maksim Salash (206-F-1996) top-scored for the winners with 30 points and Daniil Kosko (198-F) delivered 15. Filipp Gafurov (207-F-2001) replied with 19 points in the losing effort. |
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| KLS Round 1 of Finals. Crvena Zvezda breeze past FMP - by Eurobasket News |
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Crvena Zvezda - FMP BG 94-70 The game was mostly controlled by Crvena Zvezda. FMP BG managed to win third quarter 21-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Crvena Zvezda shot 61.1 percent from the field. Crvena Zvezda outrebounded FMP BG 32-21 including 24 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by FMP BG's players. The former international center Luka Mitrovic (204-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Filip Petrusev (211-2000, college: Gonzaga) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Four Crvena Zvezda players scored in double figures. Ranko Simovic (199-1999) produced 10 points and American point guard Charlie Moore (183-1998, college: Miami, FL) added 8 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Crvena Zvezda: L.Mitrovic 21+6reb, N.Nedovic 13+2reb+3ast, F.Petrusev 11+5reb+3ast, F.Campazzo 10+2reb+5ast, B.Bentil 8+2reb+2ast, H.Martin 8+1reb FMP BG: E.Izundu 11+1reb+1ast, R.Simovic 10+4reb+2ast, S.Nikola 9+2reb+3ast, C.Moore 8+2reb+4ast, A.Stepanovic 8+3reb+1ast, M.Pavicevic 8+1reb+1ast |
| SLOVAKIA |
| Handlova lands Jordan Harris, ex Vellaznimi - by Michal Duchovic | |||
Harris graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. He played also for Adrian College for 3 years. MBK Banik Handlova roster for 2023-24: Guards: Branislav Obert Jordan Harris Juraj Lastic Marko Vransky |
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| Liga Nova KBM Round 3 of Finals. Cedevita Olimpija take 2-1 lead - by Eurobasket News |
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Helios Suns - Cedevita Ol. 78-82 Helios Suns were tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Cedevita Ol. made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Cedevita Ol. outrebounded Helios Suns 43-22 including a 22-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard Yogi Ferrell (183-1993, college: Indiana) who scored 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists. The former international center Alen Omic (216-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Cedevita Ol.'s coach Jurica Golemac used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Blaz Mahkovic (201-1990, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 17 points and American guard Austin Luke (191-1994, college: Belmont) added 8 points and 9 assists respectively. Top scorers: Helios Suns: B.Mahkovic 17+4reb+2ast, N.Bacvic 13+1ast, L.Buljevic 12+6reb, T.Ferme 11+3ast, A.Luke 8+3reb+9ast, M.Tibor 7+6reb+5ast Cedevita Ol.: Y.Ferrell 35+3reb+4ast, A.Alibegovic 11+3reb, A.Omic 11+11reb, M.Jeremic 9+2reb+3ast, Z.Dragic 7+4reb+2ast, E.Muric 7+5reb+1ast |
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| Felicio re-signs at Granada - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He won Brazilian National League championship title in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at ratiopharm Ulm in German BBL. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 20 German BBL games he averaged 11.0ppg, 8.4rpg and 1.0bpg in that year. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also advanced to the league semifinals. He also played 11 games in Eurocup where he had 12.0ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.0apg and 1.0spg in that year. Felicio contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. Felicio has been also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Brazilian senior team since 2011 and previously for University National Team back in 2013. Felicio represented Brazil at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 3.0ppg, 3.4rpg. He is quite experienced player. Thanks to Felicio's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in four different countries. Felicio has played previously professionally in Italy, NBA (Chicago Bulls), Brazil (Flamengo) and NBA G League (Cleveland Charge and Windy City Bulls). He graduated from University of Oregon in 2014 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player. Felicio won Brazilian National League championship title in 2014 and 2015. |
| Nakic re-signs at Rio Breogan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 28 Liga Endesa games he had 8.6ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.3apg. He also played 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Cibona in Croatian Premijer Liga. In 36 games he averaged 8.6ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.5apg and 1.0spg in that year. He helped them to win the league title. 2021-22 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Finals MVP. Nakic also played 22 games in ABA League where he got 7.7ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.9apg in that year. He has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. Nakic has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2019 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017. He represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 16.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.6apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 42.0%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 77.4%. Nakic has played previously for Croatian team Sibenka. |
| McFadden re-signs at Murcia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played there for the last two seasons. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. He has been regularly called to Georgian Senior National Team since 2018. McFadden is quite experienced player. McFadden's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in nine different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. McFadden has played previously professionally in China (Chongqing and Wuhan), Cyprus (Apoel and AEK Larnaca), France (Sluc Nancy), Germany (Braunschweig), Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki and Kymis), Spain (Joventut, Tenerife and Burgos), Czech Republic (Usti n/Labem), North Macedonia (Karpos Sokoli) and The Basketball Tournament (Broad Street B. and Pearl 31's). He won Basketball League championship title in 2020 and 2021. McFadden was voted Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2016. He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Murcia. He graduated from Fairmont State in 2009 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for St. Clair County Community College for one year. |
| Liga Endesa Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Real Madrid and Unicaja post wins - by Eurobasket News |
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Real Madrid - Joventut 90-73 Real Madrid outrebounded Joventut 39-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. French Guerschon Yabusele (204-1995) scored 27 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Croatian Mario Hezonja (202-1995) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Dominican Andres Feliz (188-1997, college: Illinois) responded with 15 points and 4 assists and the former international forward Joel Parra (202-2000) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Joventut players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Real Madrid: G.Yabusele 27+6reb+1ast, M.Hezonja 15+7reb+2ast, W.Tavares 11+10reb+1ast, A.Hanga 6+2reb, S.Rodriguez 6+1reb+4ast, R.Fernandez 6+3reb Joventut: H.Ellenson 17+1reb+1ast, A.Feliz 15+3reb+4ast, J.Parra 13+7reb+1ast, A.Tomic 12+4reb+1ast, J.Busquets 6+1reb, K.Guy 5+2reb+3ast Barca - Unicaja 79-88 The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 25-18. But Barca won second period 19-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Unicaja made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. American guard Tyson Carter (193-1998, college: MSU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points. American-Bulgarian center David Kravish (207-1992, college: California) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Unicaja players scored in double figures. Argentinian guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-1990) replied with 19 points and Serbian forward Nikola Kalinic (203-1991) added 14 points in the effort for Barca. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Unicaja: T.Carter 19+1reb+2ast, T.Kalinoski 13+1reb, D.Kravish 13+8reb, K.Perry 13+3reb+5ast, M.Ejim 7+9reb, Y.Sima 7+2reb Barca: N.Laprovittola 19+3reb+3ast, N.Kalinic 14+4reb, K.Kuric 13+1reb+1ast, T.Satoransky 7+4reb+5ast, S.Sanli 7, N.Mirotic 6+2reb+1ast |
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| Le Sann re-signs at Geneve - by Luca Maffioli | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at BBC Monthey where in 15 SBL games he averaged 13.0ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Swiss Cup Semifinals. Le Sann has been a member of Swiss international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Swiss senior team since 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Le Sann has played also professionally in Spain (Santander). Le Sann's team made it to the Patriot League Tournament Semifinals in 2018. He graduated from College of the Holy Cross in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. Lions de Geneve roster for 2023-24: Guards: Clayton Le_Sann Thomas Jurkovitz Forward: Noe Anabir Center: Matt Dentlinger Coach: Dragan Andrejevic |
| Monthey signs Axel Louissaint - by Luca Maffioli | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Olympique Antibes in French ProB. But in 8 games he recorded just 1.6ppg and 1.3rpg in that year. Louissaint contributed to his team making it to the French ProB Play-Offs final. He represented Switzerland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Szekesfehervar (Hungary) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 13.1ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.3apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 39.1%, 3PT: 30.8%, FT: 61.5%. Louissaint has played also professionally in Spain (Clavijo and Coruna), Switzerland (Fribourg, Lugano and Academie Fribourg) and France (Chalon/Saor). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Honorable Mention back in 2018. BBC Monthey roster for 2023-24: Guards: Axel Louissaint Steve_Jr Robinson Forwards: Brandon Kuba Michael Sjoberg Coach: Chris Chougaz |
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| Patroons dominate Newfoundland in Game 1 of East finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Only one thing went wrong for the Albany Patroons. Their return flight got canceled and they'll have to stay Saturday in Newfoundland before flying back on Sunday morning. Otherwise, it was a perfect trip. The Patroons scored the game's first 11 points on Friday and never trailed in a 134-108 blowout over the Newfoundland Rogues in Game 1 of The Basketball League's East Conference finals at Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland. Edward Dyson III (6'4''-F-1992, college: Austin Peay) had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead Albany (24-4), which will try to close out the best-of-3 series at 7 p.m. Monday at Washington Avenue Armory. "Ain't nothing easy," Patroons head coach Derrick Rowland said. "It's never easy as a coach. We played really well tonight. We got contributions from everyone and we're peaking at the right time. That's nine (wins) in a row for us, and we're looking for the next one. Great job by my players tonight. Everyone was focused and we don't take anyone lightly. So very happy for my guys." The Patroons led 11-0 with 7:55 left in the first quarter and 33-23 at the end of the period. The Rogues never got closer than double digits after that and trailed by as many as 27 points. The bigger Patroons held a 66-41 rebounding advatnage and a 25-10 edge in second-chance points. "We knew that they could not rebound with us and they didn't have an inside presence," Rowland said. "All their scoring comes from their guards on the outside." Albany put seven scorers in double figures, including all five starters, and had four players with double doubles. Trevis Wyche (6'1''-G-1995, college: St.Peter's) scored 19 points, including four 3-pointers, Mustapha Traore (6'8''-F-1995, college: Monmouth, agency: Interperformances) had 18 points and 10 rebounds, James Currington III (6'7''-SF-1995, college: SE Louisiana) added 15 points and 14 rebounds and Shadell Millinghaus (6'2''-G-1994, college: Georgetown, KY) had 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Rogues (26-18), who entered the game leading the TBL in 3-pointers per contest, shot 12 of 35 (34.3 percent) from beyond the arc. "They made a lot of them down the stretch when the game was out of reach," Rowland said. "We stuck to the gameplan and executed on both ends." Armani Chaney led all scorers with 37 points despite having to be helped off the court in the first quarter before returning. Marquise Collins added 29 points. Rowland said the Patroons will practice on Saturday in St. John's and might check out the area. "They're known for their fish and their seafood," Rowland said. "That's my favorite, so I'll probably eat seafood for breakfast, lunch and dinner." Courtesy of: timesunion.com |
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| TBL Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Samsunspor and Yalovaspor post wins - by Eurobasket News |
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Samsunspor - Sigortam.net 68-53 Guard Dogukan Sanli (191-1995) notched 17 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Samsunspor players scored in double figures. Even 16 points by forward Umut Gecen (-1997) did not help to save the game for Sigortam.net. Forward Can Ozcan (202-1989) added 10 points for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Samsunspor: D.Sanli 17+4reb+4ast, A.Gueye 12+7reb+2ast, G.Bas 10+9reb+2ast, D.Watkins 10+4reb+5ast, A.Genc 6+4reb+1ast, K.Muhammet 5+3reb+3ast Sigortam.net: U.Gecen 16+3reb+3ast, C.Ozcan 10+4reb+2ast, S.Mentese 6+3reb+4ast, H.Kandemir 5+3reb+2ast, D.Celen 5+2reb, G.Yazicioglu 4+7reb+1ast Mersin - Yalovaspor 63-71 American Ricky Ledo (201-1992, college: Providence, agency: Slash Sports) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Jamuni McNeace (208-1996, college: Oklahoma) chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American guard Tobin Carberry (193-1991, college: LIU Post) responded with 26 points and 5 assists and guard Koray Uzunhasan (186-1992) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Yalovaspor: R.Ledo 17+5reb+2ast, M.Kapucu 13+3reb, J.McNeace 10+10reb, T.Dikmen 9+6reb+2ast, S.Topcu 7+1reb+2ast, O.Haciyeva 6+5reb+3ast Mersin: T.Carberry 26+4reb+5ast, M.Kizil 10+7reb, K.Uzunhasan 9+6reb+3ast, D.Edge 8+5reb+1ast, A.Karahan 6+2reb+2ast, O.Baykan 2+1ast |
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| SPB Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. Guaros and Gladiatores enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Broncos - Trotamundos 73-82 Trotamundos looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was international Edgar Martinez (199-1997) who scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. The former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Trotamundos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Henry Sims (208-1990, college: Georgetown) who recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Broncos: J.Williams 16+5reb+3ast, H.Sims 15+7reb+3ast, H.Cazorla 9+9ast, K.Pena 6+2reb, R.James 5+1reb+1ast, R.Raymond 5+3reb+1ast Trotamundos: D.Smith 14+5reb+2ast, S.Moody 13+5reb+2ast, N.Colmenares 13+6reb+2ast, E.Martinez 13+7reb+2ast, S.Ferreyra 10+1reb+2ast, J.Zamora 7+4reb+3ast Piratas - Cocodrilos 73-80 Piratas were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Five Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) answered with 26 points and Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) added 17 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Piratas. Piratas' coach Melvyn Lopez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Piratas: R.Mendoza 26+3reb+1ast, J.Suero 17+7reb+3ast, D.Agbelese 10+8reb+1ast, D.Ramirez 5+1reb, S.Renan 4+3reb, J.Vargas 4+5reb+1ast Cocodrilos: J.Guerrero 19+8reb, E.Clark 16+2reb, E.Mijares 14+1reb+2ast, L.Santos 13+5reb+1ast, L.Montero 10+6reb+10ast, L.Betancourt 4+1reb+3ast Brillantes - Guaros 66-82 It was a great evening for the former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American point guard Marvelle Harris (196-1993, college: Fresno St., agency: Slash Sports) helped adding 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Spanish forward Edgar Vicedo (203-1994) with 20 points and 8 rebounds and American center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) scored 7 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Brillantes: E.Vicedo 20+8reb+2ast, D.Bryant 11+3reb+1ast, J.Reese V 10+2ast, R.Glenn 7+7reb+2ast, F.Fuenmayor 5+4reb+2ast, J.Smith 5+4reb+7ast Guaros: H.Guillent 22+7reb+6ast, M.Harris 18+6reb+4ast, J.Tello-Palacios 11+13reb+3ast, M.Ruiz 9+5reb+1ast, J.Love 8+2reb+2ast, Y.Valera 8+2reb Guaiqueries - Gladiadores 57-63 It was a great evening for the former international forward Anthony Perez (206-1993, college: Ole Miss) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) helped adding 7 points and 5 rebounds. Gladiadores' coach James Maye used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American Donald Sims (190-1987, college: App State, agency: Pensack Sports) with 21 points and the former international center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) scored 8 points and 11 rebounds. Top scorers: Guaiqueries: D.Sims 21+2reb+3ast, D.Cubillan 13+2reb+2ast, W.Graterol 8+11reb, L.Valera 7+4reb, T.McLean 6+7reb+1ast, F.Centeno 1+1reb+1ast Gladiadores: A.Perez 17+9reb, H.Walker 10+2reb, J.Adams 8+4reb+1ast, P.Franger 7+2reb+1ast, M.Carrera 7+5reb+1ast, N.Palacios 7+2ast |
| Draw results in for the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket - by Eurobasket News |
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The groups for the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket were confirmed during a draw ceremony on Friday in Maputo, site of the ongoing 18th FIBA Africa General Assembly. The 12-nation tournament will be staged at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda from July 28 to August 6. Teams were divided into four groups of three each with tournament hosts Rwanda drawn in Group A. As of Friday, June 9, ten countries had their places confirmed in the 12-nation showpiece. The remaining two slots will be determined at a later date. FIBA Africa will attribute one wildcard while the last ticket will be determined through a qualifier involving one team from Zone 2 and teams from Zone 3. The wildcard team will be added to Group B while the representative from Zones 2 (Guinea) and 3 will play in Group A alongside hosts Rwanda and Angola. The Results of the Draw: Group A: Rwanda, Angola, Zone 2/3 Representative Group B: Cameroon, Wild Card, Mozambique Group C: Mali, Senegal, Uganda Group D: Nigeria, Egypt and DR Congo In the first phase, each team will take on the two (2) opponents in its respective group in one-leg game. The winners of each group will advance directly to the Quarter-Finals. But the end of the Group Phase won't be the end of the road for the remaining eight teams. The teams that finish second and third in their respective groups will cross with teams from opposing groups for the remaining four places for the Quarter-Finals. The winners of the Quarter-Final advance to Semi-Finals, while the losers will play the Classification Round games for the 5th to 8th Places. Nigeria head to Kigali as the three-time defending champions, Mali finished runners-up two years, and Cameroon finished in third place. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| BRAZIL |
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| COSTA RICA |
| LSBF Round 4: Roswell defeat San Jose in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An interesting game for Roswell (2-1) which played road game in against their biggest opponent San Jose (2-2). Third ranked Roswell managed to get a 14-point victory 65-51. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Roswell moved-up to second place. San Jose at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Roswell will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Jose will play against Coopenae and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Coopenae's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they defeated ABSA (1-3) 63-45. Coopenae (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fourth place. ABSA at the other side dropped to the bottom position with three games lost. Coopenae will play against higher ranked San Jose (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. ABSA will play against the league's leader Heredia to get more than just one victory in their record.
ABSA - Coopenae 45-63 Coopenae's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they defeated ABSA (1-3) 63-45. Coopenae (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fourth place. ABSA at the other side dropped to the bottom position with three games lost. Coopenae will play against higher ranked San Jose (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. ABSA will play against the league's leader Heredia to get more than just one victory in their record. San Jose - Roswell 51-65 An interesting game for Roswell (2-1) which played road game in against their biggest opponent San Jose (2-2). Third ranked Roswell managed to get a 14-point victory 65-51. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Roswell moved-up to second place. San Jose at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Roswell will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Jose will play against Coopenae and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
| CROATIA |
| Pozega inks Ivana Vujosevic, ex Decic - by Zeljko Zule | |
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ZKK Plamen Pozega (Premijer Liga) agreed terms with 19-year old Montenegrin center Ivana Vujosevic (193cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Vujosevic played last season at Decic in Montenegrin Prva A. She has played also professionally for other Montenegrin teams like Primorje, Niksic and Basket Kids Montenegro Podgorica. Her team made it to the League Semifinals in 2023. |
| HUNGARY |
| Alba Torres paces Spain past Hungary - by Eurobasket News |
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Hungary - Spain 63:65 Alba Torres paced Spain past Hungary in a friendly. She nailed 23 points as Spain posted a thrilling 65-63 win. The guests took a 20-14 lead in Sopron, whilst Hungary answered with massive 22-13 surge in the second period. Spain needed a 13-9 and 19-18 rallies in the second half to seal a narrow win. Laura Gil (190-C-1992) and Raquel Carrera (188-C-2001) delivered 7 points each in a win. Debora Dubei (184-SF-1997) replied with 12 points for the hosts, whilst Agnes Studer (169-PG-1998) and Virag Kiss (195-C-1998) had 10 each. |
| KENYA |
| Akinyi convinced KPA can finish on the podium in Africa - by Eurobasket News |
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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) women's basketball team captain Natalie Akinyi (PG) believes they now have what it takes to make a continental podium finish. Speaking in Mombasa after the play-off finals, the play-maker is convinced KPA is now ripe for the Africa Championship. 'When we go to the Africa Championship this year, our target is to make a podium finish,' offered Akinyi. 'We have been up to number five and so we want to set ourselves a target because most of the teams out there recognize our defence.' The Porters over the weekend won the national title after sweeping debutants Zetech University Sparks 3-0 in the best-of-five-game series. Akinyi believes there is good progress, considering they played the two top teams in Africa-Alexandria Club and Costa dol Sol- and lost by a small margin. On the arrival of Ifunaya Ikoro to the side, Akinyi said the Nigerian star guard emerging as the play-off Most Valuable Player (MVP) brings a lot to the table. 'Congratulations to Ify. That was something good for her. We brought her in from the Africa Championship and she has gelled well,' she said. She said this year's title was special because KPA won it unbeaten. In 2017, we faced Equity Bank but now we had a new opponent Zetech University Sparks. Eugene Adera, who was named the MVP in the men's category, was over the moon in only his first season with the team since joining KPA from Emyba. 'It's an amazing team,' he said, 'Equity is a very good team and we knew they would come hard at us.' On the Basketball Africa League (BAL), he noted that it is a very competitive event and for KPA to succeed they must work hard. KPA men's and women's teams beat Dumas and Sparks 3-1 and 3-0 respectively in the best-of-five-game final series. Courtesy of: the-star.co.ke |
| LATVIA |
| Latvia outscore Korea Republic at the Arena Riga - by Eurobasket News |
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Latvia - Korea Republic 82:60 Latvia outscored Korea Republic 80-62 at the Arena Riga. The European side opened the game with a 20-13 run and led 10 points at the halftime. Moreover, Latvia won the third quarter 22-20 and closed the game with a final 23-13 surge. Anete Steinberga (190-C-1990, college: UTEP) led the way with 19 points and Kate Vilka (184-F-1996, college: Fordham) delivered 17. Aija Jurjane (191-F/C-1988, college: Colorado) poured in 14 points in the winning effort. Ji-Su Park (195-C-1998) ended up with 15 points for the Asian powerhouse. |
| MONTENEGRO |
| Pozega inks Ivana Vujosevic, ex Decic - by Zeljko Zule | |
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ZKK Plamen Pozega (Premijer Liga) agreed terms with 19-year old Montenegrin center Ivana Vujosevic (193cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Vujosevic played last season at Decic in Montenegrin Prva A. She has played also professionally for other Montenegrin teams like Primorje, Niksic and Basket Kids Montenegro Podgorica. Her team made it to the League Semifinals in 2023. |
| Montenegro pip Slovenia in Kranj - by Eurobasket News |
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Slovenia - Montenegro 70:72 Montenegro overcame Slovenia 72-70 in Kranj. The guests took a 27-20 lead at the end of the first quarter and led 5 points at the halftime. Slovenia meanwhile replied with a 20-10 surge in the third period, but could not win the game. Montenegro dominated the last stanza with a 16-9 rally to win the game. Jelena Vucetic (178-G-1993) and Natasha Mack (193-C/F-1997, college: OK State, agency: LBM Management) top-scored for the winners with 15 points each. Bozica Mujovic (178-G-1996) netted 12, whilst Marija Lekovic (170-PG-2003) had 10. Eva Lisec (193-C-1995, agency: LBM Management) answered with 19 points in the losing effort and Tina Jakovina (184-F-1992, agency: LBM Management) had 13. |
| NCAA1 |
| Pierre Curtis named women's head basketball coach at Furman - by Eurobasket News |
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Furman University announced Friday that Pierre Curtis has been named the new women's head basketball coach. Curtis, who has been a member of the coaching staff for the Paladins for 10 years, will succeed Jackie Carson. Carson recently accepted a position as senior associate commissioner for women's basketball at the Atlantic Coast Conference. Curtis becomes the eighth head coach in the program's history. He began his tenure at Furman as an assistant coach before becoming associate head coach in 2019. 'We are excited to have Pierre Curtis lead our women's basketball program,' said Jason Donnelly, vice president for intercollegiate athletics at Furman. 'Over the past decade, coach Curtis has played a critical role in the growth of our program and in the successes of our student-athletes, on the court and off.' 'I want thank Jason Donnelly and President Davis for trusting me with this great opportunity,' Curtis said. 'I am also very grateful to Jackie Carson for all she has done for me and Furman University.' Furman has made two trips to the WNIT and played in two SoCon Tournament championship games with Curtis on the coaching staff. 'To have my first head coaching job be at a place where I have such affinity and connection to is a dream come true,' Curtis added. 'I can't wait to begin working with our team and building towards our goals of winning a conference championship and having NCAA tournament success.' Courtesy of: wspa.com |
| Madison Buford transfers to The George Washington University - by Eurobasket News | |
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The George Washington University strengthened their roster with addition of 5-9 guard Madison Buford for season 2023-24. St. Louis (MO) native played for the last two years at Hampton University. In 30 games she recorded 9.1ppg and 3.2rpg last season. Buford played also at Rend Lake College in 2019-2020 and then at University of Colorado in 2020-2021. She was voted to NJColonial Athletic Association D1 All-America Honorable Mention in 2020. Buford graduated Lutheran North High School (St. Louis, MO) in 2019. |
| NEW ZEALAND |
| Tall Ferns defeat Poland - by Mike Lacey |
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The New Zealand Tall Ferns have picked up a 73-62 win over Poland overnight, in the fourth friendly game of their Europe Tour. Playing at ehit Er Mustafa Ozel Sport Complex in Istanbul for the first time, the Tall Ferns raced out to a 17-9 first quarter lead and maintained an eight-point margin (34-26) heading into the half. That lead extended to as much as 15 points in the third until Poland used a 7-0 run in the final period to keep the score respectable. Tera Reed (183-G-1998, college: USC) led all scores with 24 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, with five of those boards on the offensive end. Showcasing her inside/outside game, Reed hit 3/5 from outside the arc and converted 11/13 free throws. Charlisse Leger-Walker added 22 points, Stella Beck tallied 7 points and 6 rebounds. Krystal Leger-Walker added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in another all-around effort, with Kendell Heremaia (6) and Tayla Dalton (5) also contributing. For Poland, 6'7' centre Kamila Borkowska scored 17 points and 7 rebounds, Kamila Jakubiak added 9 points and 6 rebounds and Euroleague point guard Weronika Gadja tallied 7 points and 7 assists. Despite missing two key bigs in Penina Davidson and Ritorya Tamilo (rest), the Kiwis used a superior defensive effort to keep Poland at bay, holding them to 4/26 shooting (15%) from behind the arc while forcing Poland into 18 turnovers - thanks in part to their 10 steals. New Zealand also pulled down an impressive 43 rebounds, including 19 on the offensive end. Jody Cameron, who is head coach for the Tall Ferns during their Europe Tour - due to Guy Molloy's NBL commitments back in New Zealand - says that the three previous friendlies against Serbia helped prepare the squad for facing Poland. 'Those games against Serbia were a great hit-out for the team, a much-needed test on where we were with our systems and level of play,' says Cameron. 'There's great benefits for us being here and playing against teams the calibre of Serbia and Poland; this is where we want to beall the time. The European style of play is somewhat new to us and it's what we need to continue our success and development for when we compete on the world stage.' Cameron has also been impressed with how many of the younger players have stepped up their game on this tour. 'The juniors have been exceptional in their transition to international style of play, we're really pleased with their ability to adjust to the pressure of the game - especially against a top-ten, world-class team like Serbia.' The Tall Ferns remain in Istanbul, taking on Turkey tonight before heading home. New Zealand 73 - Reed 24 PTS & 10 REB | C. Leger-Walker 22 PTS | Beck 7 PTS & 6 REB | Heremaia 6 PTS | Dalton 5 PTS & 5 REB | K. Leger-Walker 4 PTS & 6 REB & 4 AST | Taulelei 3 PTS | Kelman-Poto 2 PTS & 5 REB | Taia 2 PTS & 5 REB Poland 62 - Borkowska 17 PTS & 7 REB | Jakubiak 9 PTS & 6 REB | Podgorna 8 PTS | Gadja 7 PTS & 7 AST | Trzeciak 7 PTS Quarter scores: 17-9, 34-26, 59-45, 73-62 |
| POLAND |
| Kuczynska is back at PolskaStrefaInwestycji Enea Gorzow Wielkopolski - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she was tested by 1KS Sleza II MOS Wroclaw. She represented Poland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Udine (Italy) five years ago. Her stats at that event were 3 games: 5.3ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.0spg, FGP: 44.4%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 62.5%. Kuczynska has played previously for Enea AZS AJP Gorzow Wielkopolski Second Team. |
| Gabriela Lebiecka joins PolskaStrefaInwestycji Enea Gorzow Wielkopolski - by Eurobasket News | |
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PolskaStrefaInwestycji Enea Gorzow Wielkopolski (EBLK) agreed terms with 19-year old forward Gabriela Lebiecka (180cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Lebiecka has played for the last two years at Enea AZS AJP Gorzow Wielkopolski Second Team in the 1Liga. In 18 games she had 9.1ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg in 2021-22 year. She has played previously for Enea AZS AJP Gorzow Wielkopolski 3rd team. |
| Turkey roll over Poland in Istanbul - by Eurobasket News |
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Turkey - Poland 92:64 Turkey rolled over Poland 92-64 in Istanbul at the three-teams tournament. The hosts grabbed a 27-24 lead and added massive 25-14 surge in the second frame. Moreover the hosts posted two more victories in the second half for the final success. Tilbe Senyurek (190-C-1995) stepped up with 15 points for the winners. Natalia Kurach (186-C/F-2002) replied with 14 points in a loss, whilst Martyna Pyka (177-SF-1995) delivered 11. |
| Tall Ferns defeat Poland 73-62 in Europe Tour friendly - by Eurobasket News |
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The Sky Sport Tall Ferns have picked up a 73-62 win over Poland overnight, in the fourth friendly game of their Europe Tour. Playing at ehit Er Mustafa Ozel Sport Complex in Istanbul for the first time, the Tall Ferns raced out to a 17-9 first quarter lead and maintained an eight-point margin (34-26) heading into the half. That lead extended to as much as 15 points in the third until Poland used a 7-0 run in the final period to keep the score respectable. Tera Reed led all scores with 24 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, with five of those boards on the offensive end. Showcasing her inside/outside game, Reed hit 3/5 from outside the arc and converted 11/13 free throws. Charlisse Leger-Walker (178-G-2001, college: WSU) added 22 points, Stella Beck (183-G-1995, college: St.Mary's, CA) tallied 7 points and 6 rebounds. Krystal Leger-Walker (175-G-1997, college: WSU) added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in another all-around effort, with Kendell Heremaia (175-G-1999, college: Fordham) (6) and Tayla Dalton (175-G-2001) (5) also contributing. For Poland, 6'7' centre Kamila Borkowska (201-C-2002, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds, Kamila Jakubiak added 9 points and 6 rebounds and Euroleague point guard Weronika Gadja tallied 7 points and 7 assists. Despite missing two key bigs in Penina Davidson (190-F-1995, college: California) and Ritorya Tamilo (192-C-2005) (rest), the Kiwis used a superior defensive effort to keep Poland at bay, holding them to 4/26 shooting (15%) from behind the arc while forcing Poland into 18 turnovers - thanks in part to their 10 steals. New Zealand also pulled down an impressive 43 rebounds, including 19 on the offensive end. Jody Cameron, who is head coach for the Tall Ferns during their Europe Tour - due to Guy Molloy's NBL commitments back in New Zealand - says that the three previous friendlies against Serbia helped prepare the squad for facing Poland. 'Those games against Serbia were a great hit-out for the team, a much-needed test on where we were with our systems and level of play,' says Cameron. 'There's great benefits for us being here and playing against teams the calibre of Serbia and Poland; this is where we want to be all the time. The European style of play is somewhat new to us and it's what we need to continue our success and development for when we compete on the world stage.' Cameron has also been impressed with how many of the younger players have stepped up their game on this tour. 'The juniors have been exceptional in their transition to international style of play, we're really pleased with their ability to adjust to the pressure of the game - especially against a top-ten, world-class team like Serbia.' The Tall Ferns remain in Istanbul, taking on Turkey tonight before heading home. Courtesy of: nz.basketball |
| ROMANIA |
| Constanta signs Gabriela Marginean - by Arnold Beres | ||||
In 2010 she was drafted by Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) in third round (26th overall). Marginean graduated from Drexel University and it is her 14th (!!!) season in pro basketball. She was also a member of Romanian international program for some years. Marginean played for Romanian Senior National Team between 2010 and 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2007. She represented Romania at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 6 games: 12.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.0apg, 2.2spg, FGP: 37.8%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 88.9%. Marginean is quite experienced player. She has played also professionally in France (Arras and Bretagne), Greece (Panathinaikos), Spain (Avenida), Turkey (Istanbul Universitesi SK, Kayseri, Mersin and Adana) and Romania (Targoviste). Marginean won Spanish LFB championship title in 2016 and 2017. She was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish KBSL Honorable Mention back in 2018 and 2019. It's very possible she may end her playing career at Constanta. |
| SLOVENIA |
| Montenegro pip Slovenia in Kranj - by Eurobasket News |
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Slovenia - Montenegro 70:72 Montenegro overcame Slovenia 72-70 in Kranj. The guests took a 27-20 lead at the end of the first quarter and led 5 points at the halftime. Slovenia meanwhile replied with a 20-10 surge in the third period, but could not win the game. Montenegro dominated the last stanza with a 16-9 rally to win the game. Jelena Vucetic (178-G-1993) and Natasha Mack (193-C/F-1997, college: OK State, agency: LBM Management) top-scored for the winners with 15 points each. Bozica Mujovic (178-G-1996) netted 12, whilst Marija Lekovic (170-PG-2003) had 10. Eva Lisec (193-C-1995, agency: LBM Management) answered with 19 points in the losing effort and Tina Jakovina (184-F-1992, agency: LBM Management) had 13. |
| SOUTH KOREA |
| Latvia outscore Korea Republic at the Arena Riga - by Eurobasket News |
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Latvia - Korea Republic 82:60 Latvia outscored Korea Republic 80-62 at the Arena Riga. The European side opened the game with a 20-13 run and led 10 points at the halftime. Moreover, Latvia won the third quarter 22-20 and closed the game with a final 23-13 surge. Anete Steinberga (190-C-1990, college: UTEP) led the way with 19 points and Kate Vilka (184-F-1996, college: Fordham) delivered 17. Aija Jurjane (191-F/C-1988, college: Colorado) poured in 14 points in the winning effort. Ji-Su Park (195-C-1998) ended up with 15 points for the Asian powerhouse. |
| SPAIN |
| Alba Torres paces Spain past Hungary - by Eurobasket News |
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Hungary - Spain 63:65 Alba Torres paced Spain past Hungary in a friendly. She nailed 23 points as Spain posted a thrilling 65-63 win. The guests took a 20-14 lead in Sopron, whilst Hungary answered with massive 22-13 surge in the second period. Spain needed a 13-9 and 19-18 rallies in the second half to seal a narrow win. Laura Gil (190-C-1992) and Raquel Carrera (188-C-2001) delivered 7 points each in a win. Debora Dubei (184-SF-1997) replied with 12 points for the hosts, whilst Agnes Studer (169-PG-1998) and Virag Kiss (195-C-1998) had 10 each. |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Aarau signs Loreen Burkhalter - by Luca Maffioli | |
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BC Alte Kanti Aarau (SBL) signed 17-year old guard Loreen Burkhalter (168cm-2005) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Burkhalter has played for the last two years at Divac in the NLB. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. Burkhalter was a member of Swiss U16 National Team two years ago. BC Alte Kanti Aarau roster for 2023-24: Guards: Giulia Simeone Melina Donati Ann-Sophie Wildi Lucie Elisseeff Laura Balliello Loreen Burkhalter Kiehla Hanggli Forward: Sofia Oelhafen |
| TURKEY |
| Turkey roll over Poland in Istanbul - by Eurobasket News |
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Turkey - Poland 92:64 Turkey rolled over Poland 92-64 in Istanbul at the three-teams tournament. The hosts grabbed a 27-24 lead and added massive 25-14 surge in the second frame. Moreover the hosts posted two more victories in the second half for the final success. Tilbe Senyurek (190-C-1995) stepped up with 15 points for the winners. Natalia Kurach (186-C/F-2002) replied with 14 points in a loss, whilst Martyna Pyka (177-SF-1995) delivered 11. |
| WNBA |
| Storm tabs Joyner Holmes - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Three years ago she was drafted by Seattle Storm (WNBA) in second round (19th overall). She graduated from University of Texas in 2020 and it will be her fifth season in pro basketball. Holmes represented USA at the World Cup U19 for Women in Italy six years ago. Holmes' team won Silver and her stats at that event were 7 games: 9.0ppg, 8.7rpg, 1.9apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 42.9%, FT: 75.0%. She is a very experienced player. Holmes has played also professionally in Israel (Maccabi Raanana), Ukraine (Prometey), other WNBA teams (Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty and LV Aces) and Italy (Sassari). Her team was regular season runner-up in Big 12 in 2017 and 2018. She was voted to All-Big 12 Honorable Mention back in 2019 and 2020. Holmes played also for High School for one year. |
| DeWanna Bonner scores career-high 41 points, Connecticut Sun hand Las Vegas Aces 1st loss - by Eurobasket News |
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DeWanna Bonner (6'4''-G-1987, college: Auburn) scored a career-high 41 points to set a franchise record and the Connecticut Sun beat the previously unbeaten Las Vegas Aces 94-77 on Thursday night. Bonner topped her previous high of 38, set in 2016, on a 3-pointer with 2:50 remaining for a 90-67 lead. The previous franchise record was 35, scored by Shannon Johnson in 2000 when the organization was the Orlando Miracle. On Tuesday, Bonner only had five points in a 90-84 loss to Las Vegas. But Bonner responded by scoring 14 of Connecticut's opening 20 points on Thursday. Bonner finished 16 of 23 from the field, including 5 of 7 from distance. 'I think I played the worst possible game of my career (Tuesday with five points)," Bonner said. "So I just wanted to come out and be aggressive and then I got the hot hand, so it was like OK, it was go-time at that point. I've been struggling all year to shoot the ball, but I don't know what happened tonight, that was a first for me.' Las Vegas got within 64-54 early in the fourth quarter before Bonner scored the next seven Connecticut points for a 71-58 lead. Brionna Jones added 12 points and Tiffany Hayes scored 11 for Connecticut (7-2). Alyssa Thomas (6'2''-F-1992, college: Maryland) had nine points, eight rebounds, 12 assists and three steals. Kelsey Plum (5'8''-PG-1994, college: Washington) led Las Vegas (7-1) with 16 points. A'Ja Wilson (6'5''-F-1996, college: S.Carolina) scored 13, Chelsea Gray (5'11''-PG-1992, college: Duke) had 12 and Jackie Young (6'0''-PG-1997, college: Notre Dame) added 10. Candace Parker was held to six points in 21 minutes. Wilson became the second-fastest player in WNBA history, behind Washington's Elena Delle Donne (6'5''-F-1989, college: Delaware), to reach 3,000-plus points, 1,000 rebounds and 250 blocks. The two teams played for the WNBA championship last year and the Aces won the franchise's first title. Courtesy of: newsday.com |
