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| Ub Huishan NE win FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau Masters 2023 presented by Wynn - by Eurobasket News |
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No.1 seeds Ub Huishan NE (SRB) continued their domination of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2023 after beating Liman (SRB) 21-16 in the final of the first-ever Macau Masters presented by Wynn on July 9. Seeking a record-equalling fourth straight Masters title to start the season, Ub entered the final as favorites but met a familiar opponent in compatriots Liman. Both teams brought the heat in the humid conditions as little separated them in an intense start. A two-pointer from Vladimir Dordevic gave Ub a handy 15-12 lead and then two missed free throws from Zhang Ning (192-SF-1997) proved costly. A two-handed dunk from No.1 ranked player Strahinja Stojacic (197-SG-1992) saw Ub inch closer and they shortly after sealed another victory to continue their unbeaten Masters streak in 2023. Marko Brankovic was named MVP after topping player value (36.6) and overall scoring (34). In the individual contests, Toronto KBA's Nemanja Mitrovic (198-G-1990, college: Portland, agency: 011 Sports) won the Maurice Lacroix Shoot-Out Contest, while Piotr Grabowski claimed the Chooks to go Dunk Contest. FINAL STANDINGS 1. Ub Huishan NE (SRB) 2. Liman Huishan NE (SRB) 3. Beijing (CHN) 4. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) 5. Riga (LAT) 6. Miami (USA) 7. Toronto KBA (CAN) 8. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) 9. Futian (CHN) 10. Wuxi (CHN) 11. Marseille (FRA) 12. Dusseldorf LFDY (GER) 13. Pasig TNT (PHI) 14. Doha Expo (QAT) After a short break, the World Tour returns (July 28-July 29) with the Edmonton Masters. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
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| Dereck Baker named ABA VP Referee Recruitment - by Gianni Pascucci |
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The American Basketball Association (ABA) http://www.realabaleague.com today announced that Dereck Baker has been named VP of Referee Recruitment for the league. "The ABA has expanded dramatically over the past two years," stated ABA CEO Joe Newman . "This year, we will have well over 1000 games and really need many more referees to handle all of the assignments. We believe Dereck is the perfect person to spearhead the recruitment. His assignment will be to grow and help develop a great pool of officials that will become a part of the ABA for years to come." A native Washingtonian, Dereck served 31.5 years in the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department and attained the position of Deputy Fire Chief until retirement in 2012. He received the Virginia Governor's Award for Excellence in Fire Prevention and was a Finalist for Engineering Excellence with the International Association of Fire Chiefs. A graduate of U of Maryland with a Masters from Grand Canyon University, Dereck is deeply involved with Fire-Training state-wide in Virginia. He has been officiating high school, college and pro basketball for over 30 years and participates in officiating conferences nationwide and has held the position of Mid-Atlantic Officials Coordinator for the ABA for over 20 years. "This is a very challenging assignment," added Baker. "There is a shortage of good referees at the high school, college and pro levels. Officiating ABA games is fun with the combination of NBA, NCAA, international and the ABA rules making the games so exciting. And there are so many available assignments." For more information, email Dereck at dbaker0808@aol.com or visit http://www.realabaleague.com |
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| Recap of Day 2 in Angola - by Igor Obradovic |
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Mali - Nigeria 56-62 Nigeria emerged victorious with a 62-56 win over Mali, securing their first win in the tournament. Micheal Afuwape (185-PG-1998) led Nigeria with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Chinedu Chimbuo (197-F-1999) contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds. Ibe Agu (201-G-1997) added 10 points and 3 rebounds. Benke Diarouma (198-F-1995) scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds for Mali. Morocco - Rwanda 59-58 Morocco narrowly defeated Rwanda with a score of 59-58. Mohamed Choua (202-F/C-1992) led Morocco with 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Kevin Franceschi (193-G-1993, college: OKBU) added 11 points and 3 rebounds. Dieudonne Ndayisaba (201-SG-1996) scored 11 points and Jean Nshobozwa (193-G-1998) contributed 10 points and 4 rebounds for Rwanda. Cameroon - Mozambique 65-71 Mozambique secured a 71-65 victory over Cameroon, thanks to a strong performance in the last quarter. Geremias Manjate (203-F/C-1998) led Mozambique with 16 points and 5 rebounds, followed by Elves Houana (193-PF-1987) with 14 points and 5 rebounds, and Augusto Matos (186-PG-1990) with 15 points and 4 rebounds. Jean Mouandjo (200-F-2003) recorded a double-double for Cameroon with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Arnold Kome (195-F-1992) contributed 12 points and Cyrille Liale Keumoe (180-PG-1992) scored 11 points. Ivory Coast - Gabon 66-52 In the game between Ivory Coast and Gabon, Ivory Coast secured a 66-52 victory, improving their record to 1-1 in the tournament. Ulrich Kra (186-G-1992) led Ivory Coast with 12 points and 6 rebounds, while Lionel Kouadio (192-G-2001) contributed 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Mike Fofana (206-F-1997, college: HSU, agency: One Motive Sports) added 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Moussa Kone (203-F-1993, college: Hofstra, agency: Players Group) grabbed 10 rebounds. Farrel-Drexler Dimidimba (198-F-1998) scored 11 points, and Dolivitch Moupomo (1999) recorded 7 points and 13 rebounds for Gabon. |
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| ABBA Round 10: #1 Potters S. is defeated by Cutie Ovals - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in ABBA just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Potters S. (11-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) 92-82. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Potters S.. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Cutie Ovals forced 23 Potters S. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) scored 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Mario Davis (198-1980, college: MWSU) chipped in 20 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Cohen Desouza (201-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Potters S.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Potters S. at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Very significant was Potters S.'s (#1) 80-72 road victory against their biggest opponent Stingerz. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Stingerz. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) notched 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and Ariel Quallis supported him with 7 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Potters S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 15 points and 19 rebounds by forward Keroi Lee did not help to save the game for Stingerz. Potters S. (11-2) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Stingerz at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. A very close game took place in between Cutie Ovals and Flyers. Third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) got a very close victory on the road over 4th ranked Flyers (7-4). Cutie Ovals managed to escape with a 3-point win 74-71 on Thursday evening. Joshua Minner fired 28 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Selassie Brathwaite produced 20 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Flyers keep the fourth position with four games lost. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Flyers destroyed Stingerz on the opponent's court 77-57. Cutie Ovals outscored Ottos in a home game 96-63. Slam were rolled over Flyers on the road 92-53. The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 14 rebounds by Jabari Williams of Flyers. Potters S. - Cutie Ovals 82-92 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Potters S. (11-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) 92-82. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Potters S.. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Cutie Ovals forced 23 Potters S. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) scored 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Mario Davis (198-1980, college: MWSU) chipped in 20 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Cohen Desouza (201-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) scored 7 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Potters S.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Potters S. at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Top scorers: Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 32+8reb+7ast, M.Davis 20+4reb+7ast, A.Jackson 17+8reb+4ast, B.Tavarus 9+6reb+3ast, B.Matthew 6+3reb+3ast, J.Ferris 5+2reb+2ast Potters S.: D.Cohen 26+10reb+2ast, M.Charles 17+4reb+3ast, A.Quallis 14+4reb+2ast, W.Ammiel 7+4reb+2ast, J.Lloyd 7+7reb+12ast, P.Ishaan 5 Stingerz - Flyers 57-77 There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Stingerz (10-3) was crushed at home by fourth ranked Flyers (7-4) 77-57 on Saturday. Flyers forced 30 Stingerz turnovers. The former international center Adonis Humphreys (198-1994, college: SW Illinois JC) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. David Hernandez chipped in 21 points and 5 steals. Forward Keroi Lee produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and the former international point guard Devorn Benjamin (182-1995) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flyers maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Loser Stingerz dropped to the third place with three games lost. Top scorers: Flyers: H.David 21+3reb+3ast, A.Humphreys 17+15reb+2ast, J.Williams 8+9reb, L.T-Shawn 8+4reb+2ast, B.Selassie 6+7reb+4ast, B.Kwame 5+5reb Stingerz: K.Lee 18+12reb+2ast, D.Benjamin 10+7reb+2ast, J.Valerie 8+8reb, J.Seth 6+3reb+4ast, T.Donte 6+7reb+2ast, A.Lopez 3+6reb Flyers - Cutie Ovals 71-74 A very close game took place in between Cutie Ovals and Flyers. Third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) got a very close victory on the road over 4th ranked Flyers (7-4). Cutie Ovals managed to escape with a 3-point win 74-71 on Thursday evening. Cutie Ovals forced 35 Flyers turnovers. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) fired 28 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Selassie Brathwaite produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Jabari Williams (211-2002, college: Indian River) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Flyers keep the fourth position with four games lost. Top scorers: Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 28+7reb+3ast, A.Jackson 18+13reb+2ast, M.Davis 10+3reb+2ast, B.Tavarus 8+8reb+5ast, N.Drew 6+5reb+1ast, K.Edwards 4+4reb+2ast Flyers: B.Selassie 20+7reb+3ast, L.T-Shawn 11+5reb+3ast, M.Xavier 9+3reb+3ast, A.Humphreys 9+6reb, J.Williams 9+11reb, H.David 7+6reb+4ast Stingerz - Potters S. 72-80 Very significant was Potters S.'s (#1) 80-72 road victory against their biggest opponent Stingerz. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Stingerz. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Potters S. forced 36 Stingerz turnovers. Strangely Stingerz outrebounded Potters S. 68-53 including 28 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) notched 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and guard Ariel Quallis supported him with 7 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Potters S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 15 points and 19 rebounds by forward Keroi Lee did not help to save the game for Stingerz. The former international point guard Devorn Benjamin (182-1995) added 18 points and 4 assists for lost side. Four Potters S. and five Stingerz players scored in double figures. Potters S. (11-2) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Stingerz at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. Top scorers: Potters S.: J.Lloyd 19+6reb+7ast, L.McDonald 13+3reb+2ast, M.Charles 12+3reb+3ast, D.Cohen 12+6reb+2ast, K.Simon 11+8reb+1ast, A.Quallis 7+10reb+4ast Stingerz: D.Benjamin 18+4reb+4ast, K.Lee 15+19reb+2ast, B.Tequan 12+6reb+4ast, J.Seth 11+7reb+7ast, T.Donte 10+11reb+5ast, S.Sharife 4+10reb Cutie Ovals - Ottos 96-63 Rather predictable result when third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) smashed at home 5th ranked Ottos (4-7) 96-63 on Wednesday. Cutie Ovals held Ottos to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Cutie Ovals forced 23 Ottos turnovers and outrebounded them 67-41 including a 48-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) fired 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists for the winners. The former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Four Cutie Ovals players scored in double figures. Cutie Ovals' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lincoln Weekes produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and Warren Bogle added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Ottos lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Top scorers: Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 34+3reb+5ast, K.Edwards 18+4reb+2ast, M.Davis 15+11reb+1ast, A.Jackson 13+13reb+2ast, B.Tavarus 7+9reb+6ast, T.Vasco 5+11reb+3ast Ottos: W.Lincoln 25+6reb+2ast, B.Warren 16+6reb+4ast, K.Shaquille 12+10reb, D.Akeem 5+6reb+3ast, D.Morlon 5+10reb+6ast, M.Lewis 0+3reb+1ast Flyers - Slam 92-53 Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Slam (2-10) was rolled over on the road by fourth ranked Flyers (7-4) 92-53 on Wednesday. Flyers held Slam to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Flyers forced 24 Slam turnovers and had a 40-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Slam's players. The former international guard T-Shawn Lewis (193-2002) fired 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Jabari Williams (211-2002, college: Indian River) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Four Flyers players scored in double figures. Ezekiel Francois (-2001) produced 9 points and 12 rebounds and John Rolland added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Flyers maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Slam lost eighth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Braves and Spanish Heat. Top scorers: Flyers: L.T-Shawn 26+6reb+4ast, J.Williams 20+14reb, D.Javonte 19+6reb+8ast, E.Joseph 15+3reb+4ast, M.Xavier 6+9reb+3ast, B.Kwame 6+6reb+1ast Slam: R.John 10+8reb, E.Francois 9+12reb+2ast, C.Arri 8+3reb, H.Adissa 7+4reb+2ast, L.Jedd 7+7reb, B.Adrian 4+3reb+2ast |
| ABBA Round 9: Spanish Heat defeats Flyers in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in ABBA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 9 in the ABBA took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th placed Flyers (7-4) to eighth ranked Spanish Heat (2-10) 66-64 on Saturday evening. Spanish Heat forced 30 Flyers turnovers. Strangely Flyers outrebounded Spanish Heat 62-48 including 22 on the offensive glass. Israel Pulinario stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds for the winners and Steven Matthew chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Selassie Brathwaite with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Spanish Heat moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Slam and Braves. Flyers at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. Spanish Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Flyers will play against Slam (#7) and are hoping to win this game. ABBA top team - Potters S. (11-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Ottos (4-7) 88-69. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) nailed 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Kelvin Simon accounted for 14 points and 13 rebounds. Potters S.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Warren Bogle came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for Ottos in the defeat. Potters S. have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Ottos lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Potters S. will play against Stingerz (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ottos will play against the league's second-placed Cutie Ovals and hope to get back on the winning track. Third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) crushed at home 6th ranked Slam (2-10) by 59 points 108-49, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. The best player for the winners was Kareem Edwards who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Cutie Ovals' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Olivee Morris who recorded 14 points. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Cutie Ovals. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Slam lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Braves and Spanish Heat. Cutie Ovals will meet at home Ottos (#5) in the next round. Slam will play against Flyers and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Braves was destroyed by Stingerz on the opponent's court 108-68. Cutie Ovals outscored Braves in a home game 87-39. Bottom-ranked Spanish Heat were rolled over Stingerz on the road 100-67. The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 9 rebounds by Jamine Charles of Stingerz. Cutie Ovals - Slam 108-49 Third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) crushed at home 6th ranked Slam (2-10) by 59 points 108-49, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Cutie Ovals held Slam to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Cutie Ovals forced 23 Slam turnovers and had a 42-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Slam's players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Kareem Edwards (193-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Cutie Ovals players scored in double figures. Cutie Ovals' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Olivee Morris who recorded 14 points and Kim Casey added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Cutie Ovals. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Slam lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Braves and Spanish Heat. Cutie Ovals will meet at home Ottos (#5) in the next round. Slam will play against Flyers and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cutie Ovals: K.Edwards 20+13reb+3ast, J.Minner 19+6reb+6ast, B.Tavarus 16+8reb+6ast, T.Vasco 10+7reb+2ast, P.Delonte 10+4reb+1ast, A.Jackson 9+4reb+1ast Slam: O.Morris 14+3reb+2ast, J.Javid 10+5reb+1ast, C.Kim 9+8reb+2ast, H.Adissa 8+9reb+2ast, A.Anjis 3+8reb+1ast, M.Keaddy 2+3reb+1ast Potters S. - Ottos 88-69 ABBA top team - Potters S. (11-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Ottos (4-7) 88-69. Potters S. held Ottos to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Potters S. forced 19 Ottos turnovers and outrebounded them 67-53 including a 55-32 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Ottos' players. Potters S. brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) nailed 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and guard Kelvin Simon accounted for 14 points and 13 rebounds. Potters S.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Warren Bogle came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Lincoln Weekes added 25 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Ottos in the defeat. Potters S. have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Ottos lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Potters S. will play against Stingerz (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ottos will play against the league's second-placed Cutie Ovals and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Potters S.: J.Lloyd 21+7reb+8ast, K.Simon 14+13reb+2ast, D.Cohen 13+6reb+3ast, W.Ammiel 8+8reb+1ast, C.Quinland 7, A.Quallis 6+7reb+4ast Ottos: M.Lewis 31+17reb+4ast, W.Lincoln 25+9reb+3ast, K.Shaquille 7+10reb, D.Morlon 6+9reb+2ast, L.Michael 0+8reb+2ast, Stingerz - Braves 108-68 Very expected game when 6th ranked Braves (2-10) were crushed on the road by second ranked Stingerz (10-3) 108-68 on Saturday. Stingerz dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Braves' 44. Stingerz forced 29 Braves turnovers and outrebounded them 78-54 including a 56-36 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Stingerz made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was forward Keroi Lee who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 23 rebounds. Jayden Andrew chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Stingerz players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Tamraj Stuart who recorded 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Shaeim Omarde added 14 points and 7 rebounds 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Stingerz. Despite that victory Stingerz went down to third position due to points difference. Braves lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Slam and Spanish Heat. Stingerz will meet at home league's leader Potters S. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Braves will have a break next round. Top scorers: Stingerz: A.Jayden 21+7reb+9ast, K.Lee 16+23reb+3ast, B.Tequan 15+5reb+3ast, T.Donte 15+8reb+3ast, J.Charles 15+9reb, D.Benjamin 14+6reb+1ast Braves: S.Tamraj 15+9reb+4ast, O.Shaeim 14+7reb+3ast, N.Allister 9+7reb+1ast, D.Rhonde 9+5reb+2ast, A.Javon 7+1reb, J.Tristan 5+4reb+2ast Flyers - Spanish Heat 64-66 The most exciting game of round 9 in the ABBA took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th placed Flyers (7-4) to eighth ranked Spanish Heat (2-10) 66-64 on Saturday evening. Spanish Heat forced 30 Flyers turnovers. Strangely Flyers outrebounded Spanish Heat 62-48 including 22 on the offensive glass. Israel Pulinario stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds for the winners and Steven Matthew chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Spanish Heat players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Selassie Brathwaite with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Jabari Williams (211-2002, college: Indian River) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Spanish Heat moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Slam and Braves. Flyers at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. Spanish Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Flyers will play against Slam (#7) and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Spanish Heat: R.Jesus 15+6reb+1ast, P.Israel 12+22reb+2ast, S.Matthew 11+8reb+6ast, P.Gabriel 11+2reb+1ast, P.Kelvin 7+6reb+4ast, M.Lorenzo 7+4reb Flyers: B.Selassie 14+10reb+2ast, J.Williams 11+12reb+1ast, L.T-Shawn 10+4reb, H.David 9+4reb+1ast, D.Javonte 8+7reb+6ast, M.Xavier 8+8reb+7ast Cutie Ovals - Braves 87-39 Rather predictable result when third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) smashed at home 6th ranked Braves (2-10) 87-39 on Monday. Cutie Ovals held Braves to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Cutie Ovals forced 24 Braves turnovers and outrebounded them 60-47 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Braves' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cutie Ovals made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Kareem Edwards (193-1990) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) chipped in 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Tamraj Stuart who recorded 8 points and 12 rebounds and Javon Andrew added 12 points and 7 rebounds 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Cutie Ovals. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Braves lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Slam and Spanish Heat. Cutie Ovals will meet at home Ottos (#5) in the next round. Braves will have a break next round. Top scorers: Cutie Ovals: K.Edwards 23+9reb+7ast, J.Minner 21+8reb+8ast, M.Davis 9+3reb, A.Jackson 9+16reb+2ast, T.Vasco 6+4reb, L.McCoy 6+1reb+3ast Braves: A.Javon 12+7reb, S.Tamraj 8+12reb+1ast, J.Tristan 5+4reb+1ast, S.Orion 4+1reb, O.Shaeim 3+6reb+3ast, F.Damien 3+7reb+1ast Stingerz - Spanish Heat 100-67 Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Spanish Heat (2-10) was rolled over on the road by second ranked Stingerz (10-3) 100-67 on Monday. Stingerz dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Spanish Heat's 40. Stingerz forced 25 Spanish Heat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Spanish Heat's players. The best player for the winners was Jayden Andrew who had a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. The former international forward Jamine Charles (211-2002, college: Blinn JC) chipped in 23 points and 9 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Gabriel Perez who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Steven Matthew added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Stingerz. Despite that victory Stingerz went down to third position due to points difference. Newly promoted Spanish Heat stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. They share the position with Slam and Braves. Stingerz will meet at home league's leader Potters S. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Spanish Heat will have a break next round. Top scorers: Stingerz: J.Charles 23+9reb, K.Lee 13+9reb+1ast, A.Jayden 11+11reb+10ast, T.Donte 11+3reb+4ast, B.Tequan 10+4reb, D.Benjamin 9+4reb+2ast Spanish Heat: S.Matthew 16+5reb+4ast, P.Gabriel 13+13reb+3ast, P.Israel 12+7reb+1ast, R.Jesus 11+7reb, P.Kelvin 10+3reb, D.Richards 3+9reb+3ast |
| ARGENTINA |
| Peirone reaches to Atenas - by Roberto Dorta |
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The winner of the Coach of the year of the Conferencia del Norte Liga Argentina of the last year, Gustavo Peirone has took over for the next challenge to manage Atenas Cordoba, one of the greatest Argentina's history basketball club. The last season Atenas lost his status in the 1st division, after lose the last series with San Lorenzo wherefore they need to return to the 1st division doing a great season inLiga Argentina and winner the tournament to have the option to upload again. It's a great challenge and the only way to scatter any doubts is fill each positions with the best of the market. Peirone has have a great career in the professional basketball world; his basketball philosophy and his management capacity doing him the best option to handly this adventure. It's a great challenge to me. It's what i have to do inthis moment. I am cordobes and the opportuniy to compare to myself the level that I have. I know that the focus over us since journalist, fans and argentina's basketball world are going to be on Atenas Peirone is a great studious over his rosters and he will be waiting to hire players with his basketball's DNA. Peirone the last season with Barrio Parque won 28 matchs of 32 in regualr round, but they falled down in the Quarterfinal against LIbertad. In two years with neighbords team : Barrio Parque , made a great job and clasified two season ago to Conference's semifinals. |
| Brianza Casa signs Agustin Caffaro - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
He was also a member of the Argentinian international program for some years. Caffaro played for Argentinian Senior National Team between 2019 and 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. He also represented Argentina at the World Cup in China four years ago. Caffaro's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.3ppg. Caffaro has played previously professionally in Uruguay (Sayago and Urupan) and Argentina (Boca, Libertad, Instituto, Regatas, and Quimsa). The list of past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Argentinian La Liga in 2020. He was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay Metropolitan League Honorable Mention back in 2020. Brianza Casa Basket 22 Bernareggio roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forward: Center: |
| AZERBAIJAN |
| Kutaisi welcomes back Lomidze - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Kutaisi 2010 (Superleague) landed 26-year-old former Georgian international 196cm shooting guard Davit Lomidze for the new season. It is his comeback to Kutaisi as he has played here before. Lomidze played most recently at Neftci in the Azerbaijani ABL league. In 28 games he averaged an impressive 15.8ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.2apg, and 1.6spg last season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Azerbaijan League Honorable Mention. In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Olimpi in the Georgian Superleague where in 28 games he had 9.1ppg, 2.7rpg, and 1.1spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Georgian League final. Lomidze can count that season as very successful as was selected to Georgian League All-Star Game. He was also a member of the Georgian International program for some years. Lomidze was called up for the Georgian Senior National Team on a couple of occasions and represented Georgia at all the youth levels. Lomidze has played previously for four other Georgian teams: Cactus, Zestaponi, Titebi, and Kavkasia. Among many awards, his team won the Georgian Supercup in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Georgian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2018. |
| BARBADOS |
| BABA Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Pinelands advanced to Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Lakers - Pinelands 87-98 Pinelands forced 23 Lakers turnovers. Deveron Knight orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. The former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) contributed with 28 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Pinelands players scored in double figures. Center Tyreke Harewood (, college: Orange CC) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized Grenadian forward Jehu Lafeuillee (203, college: IU East) added 22 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Lakers. Top scorers: Lakers: J.Lafeuillee 22+8reb+2ast, B.Justin 22+5reb, T.Harewood 21+13reb+3ast, M.Makhaya 7+2reb, K.Birkett 6+2reb+5ast, W.David 5+3reb+1ast Pinelands: D.Hurley 28+1reb+5ast, K.Deveron 24+15reb, D.Hurley 12+1reb+1ast, R.Maynard 11+6reb+4ast, C.Thorpe 10+7reb+1ast, J.Gill 7+8reb+4ast Bulls - Cavaliers 83-78 Strangely Cavaliers outrebounded Bulls 52-35 including 21 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Rahiim Gibbons who scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international forward Kemar Benn (198-2001, college: Baton Rouge) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward Joel Hunte produced 24 points and 5 assists and guard Gavin Phillips added 14 points and 15 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Cavaliers: J.Hunte 24+4reb+5ast, P.Gavin 14+15reb+2ast, B.Chikosi 13+1reb+1ast, A.Brathwaite 13+10reb, S.Norville 8+11reb+2ast, Z.Cave 4+7reb+1ast Bulls: K.Benn 23+5reb+1ast, G.Rahiim 17+7reb+6ast, A.Kyrone 14+9reb+6ast, M.Simeon 13+3reb+7ast, T.King 9+2reb+2ast, M.Alleng 4+1reb |
| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
| Johnson comes back to H.Jerusalem - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2012 he was drafted by Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) in first round (7th overall). The former University of Dayton standout is in his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. He has played also professionally in France (Gravelines Dunkerque and JL Bourg), NBA (Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets) and NBA G League (RGV Vipers). Johnson was voted to All-Atlantic 10 Honorable Mention back in 2011 and 2012. Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem roster for 2023-24: Guard: Levi Randolph Forwards: Chris Johnson Yovel Zoosman Centers: Zachary Hankins Gabriel Chachashvili |
| Moussa Diagne joins Murcia - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Diagne's team won InterContinental Cup in 2023. The previous (2021-22) season he played at MoraBanc Andorra. In 31 Liga Endesa games he averaged 4.8ppg and 3.5rpg in that year. Diagne also played 18 games in Eurocup where he got 5.2ppg and 4.4rpg in that year. He was a member of Senegalese Senior National Team between 2016 and 2020. Diagne has played previously for five other teams: Barca, Fuenlabrada, Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada Madrid, Avila and Torrejon. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. Diagne's team won InterContinental Cup in 2023. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Jelinek Dylan Ennis Forward: Nemanja Radovic Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
| Stephane Gombauld (ex Nancy) is a newcomer at Sassari - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Volos (Greece) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 11.4ppg, 7.7rpg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 65.4%. Gombauld has played previously professionally also in Serbia (KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun) and France (ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket, ADA Blois, CFBB, Saint Chamond and Lille Metropole). Among many awards he won French ProB championship title in 2022. He was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Domestic Player of the Year in 2022. |
| Murcia lands Troy Caupain, ex Brescia - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Caupain is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Oostende), Israel (Hapoel Holon), Turkey (Dacka), NBA (Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic), Germany (ratiopharm Ulm), NBA G League (Osceola Magic), NBA Summer League (Washington Wizards) and The Basketball Tournament (Nasty Nati). Among many awards his team made it to the Turkish League Semifinals in 2022. Caupain was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention in 2022. He graduated from University of Cincinnati in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Jelinek Dylan Ennis Troy Caupain Forward: Nemanja Radovic Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
| BELGIUM |
| Antwerp sign a second import player - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He played most recently at Aris Leeuwarden in Dutch DBL league. In 6 games he was the best scorer with impressive 18.2ppg and recorded 3.8rpg, 4.0apg (top 2) and 1.7spg (in top 3) last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played 30 games in BNXT League where he averaged remarkable 16.9ppg, 4.2rpg, 3.4apg and 1.6spg. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-BNXT League Honorable Mention. His team won AUS Tournament in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The previous (2022) summer he played at Honey Badgers (CEBL) in Canadian league. In 21 games he had 6.2ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.6apg in 2022 year. Veinot has played previously professionally in Canada (Tigers). He received All-AUS Player of the Year award back in 2020. Veinot graduated from Dalhousie University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. His team won AUS Tournament in 2019, 2020 and 2022. Telenet Giants Antwerp roster for 2023-24: Guards: Keevan Veinot Jo Van_Buggenhout Forwards: Yoeri Schoepen Rocky Kreuser |
| BELIZE |
| Hurricanes clinch the title after away win - by Eurobasket News |
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Tiger Sharks - Hurricanes 73-79 26 personal fouls committed by Tiger Sharks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international Kirk Smith (-2000) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. The former international guard Jihad Wright (193-1993, college: UNCP) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and American swingman Kyle Steward (201-1995, college: UMKC) added 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Tiger Sharks: J.Wright 26+11reb+1ast, K.Steward 15+10reb+1ast, F.Arana 10+3reb+3ast, K.John 8+8reb+4ast, J.Clifton 8+5reb, K.Young 6+2reb Hurricanes: V.Evans 23+10reb+6ast, S.Kirk 21+7reb, J.Harris 11+4reb, T.Orosco 9+7reb, M.C 5, G.Lopez 3+5reb+4ast |
| BOLIVIA |
| Libobasquet Round 20: Leader Pichincha loses to Univ.Sucre - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in Libobasquet just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Pichincha (11-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of fifth ranked Univ.Sucre on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Univ.Sucre 99-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pichincha. The best player for the winners was American forward Jesse Johnson (201-1995, college: EWC) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) chipped in 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Eric Lovett (196, college: FIU) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds for the guests. Univ.Sucre (9-7) moved-up to third place, which they share with Atletico Nacional and San Simon. Defending champion Pichincha still keeps top position with five games lost. Very important is a road loss of third ranked San Simon (9-7) against ninth ranked Leones (7-9) on Thursday night. Visiting San Simon was defeated by Leones in a tough game in Potosi 76-84. The former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Spencer Collins contributed with 23 points and 4 assists for the winners. Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for San Simon. Leones moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Calero and Saracho. San Simon at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Univ.Sucre and Atletico Nacional. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Potosi. Third ranked Carl A-Z faced second-ranked Atletico Nacional. Guests from Oruro (10-7) defeated host Atletico Nacional (9-7) 79-74. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Roberto Orresta who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Adriano Barreras responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Carl A-Z have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Atletico Nacional lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Univ.Sucre and San Simon. Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: CAN Oruro were defeated by La Paz in a road game 87-79. Saracho beat Calero at home 94-87. Leones lost to Carl A-Z on the opponent's court 73-87. The best stats of 20th round was 17 points, 21 rebounds and 11 assists by Diego Romero of Carl A-Z. La Paz - CAN Oruro 87-79 There was a minor upset when 7th ranked CAN Oruro (6-9) was defeated on the road by bottom-ranked La Paz (5-11) 87-79 on Tuesday. La Paz forced 20 CAN Oruro turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban center Dariel Maza (-1991) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) who added 26 points and 5 assists during the contest. Argentinian forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) responded with 30 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Jose Gil scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four CAN Oruro players scored in double figures. La Paz maintains tenth position with 5-11 record. Loser CAN Oruro dropped to the ninth place with nine games lost. Top scorers: La Paz: I.Stark 26+3reb+5ast, D.Maza 25+9reb+1ast, J.Beltran 16+7reb+2ast, G.Claudio 9+6reb+2ast, O.Pablo 6+2reb, V.Gherald 3+3reb+2ast CAN Oruro: B.Juan Martin 30+5reb+7ast, G.Jose 16+5reb+1ast, D.Wade 11+1reb, C.Alex 10+3reb, J.Sanjinez 4+2ast, J.Sanjinez 3+1ast Atletico Nacional - Carl A-Z 74-79 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Potosi. Third ranked Carl A-Z faced second-ranked Atletico Nacional. Guests from Oruro (10-7) defeated host Atletico Nacional (9-7) 79-74. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Roberto Orresta (177-1991) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Argentinian center Diego Romero (206-1982, college: FSU) who added 11 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Cristhian Camargo (194-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Carl A-Z have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Atletico Nacional lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Univ.Sucre and San Simon. Top scorers: Carl A-Z: R.Orresta 30+7reb+2ast, V.Samuel 22+4reb+3ast, M.Tola 13+5reb+1ast, D.Romero 11+17reb+9ast, Q.Jhon 2+3reb+1ast, E.Alekzander 1 Atletico Nacional: A.Barreras 22+8reb+2ast, R.Acuna 13+5reb+3ast, C.Camargo 13+14reb+3ast, C.Alan 12+9reb+3ast, G.Carlos 9+2reb, P.Ramos 5+2reb+2ast Univ.Sucre - Pichincha 99-92 Top ranked Pichincha (11-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of fifth ranked Univ.Sucre on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Univ.Sucre 99-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pichincha. The best player for the winners was American forward Jesse Johnson (201-1995, college: EWC) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American swingman Eric Lovett (196, college: FIU) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds and the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) added 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five Univ.Sucre and four Pichincha players scored in double figures. Univ.Sucre (9-7) moved-up to third place, which they share with Atletico Nacional and San Simon. Defending champion Pichincha still keeps top position with five games lost. Top scorers: Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 22+12reb+4ast, J.Johnson 22+12reb+6ast, A.Joaquin 13+1reb, L.Amado 11+2reb+2ast, J.Calvo 11+9reb+2ast, T.James 10+4reb Pichincha: E.Lovett 29+14reb+2ast, R.Calvo 17+12reb+4ast, E.Gamboa 15+2reb+3ast, D.Olguin 10+5reb+2ast, J.Perez 9+5reb, A.Veizaga 7+1reb+2ast Leones - San Simon 84-76 Very important is a road loss of third ranked San Simon (9-7) against ninth ranked Leones (7-9) on Thursday night. Visiting San Simon was defeated by Leones in a tough game in Potosi 76-84. The former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. American swingman Spencer Collins (194-1993, college: Wofford) contributed with 23 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Serbian power forward Milos Petkovic (204-1991) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for San Simon. Leones moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Calero and Saracho. San Simon at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Univ.Sucre and Atletico Nacional. Top scorers: Leones: S.Collins 23+3reb+4ast, M.Ochoa 20+8reb+8ast, J.Edmond 14+12reb+2ast, S.Luis 12+5reb, D.Burgos 9+2reb+2ast, M.Julian 6+3reb+1ast San Simon: V.Rolando 28+12reb+4ast, P.Gutierrez 16+1reb+2ast, M.Petkovic 12+9reb+1ast, J.Zorrilla 7+1reb+1ast, A.Trujillo 6+4reb+1ast, M.Guillen 4+3reb+2ast Saracho - Calero 94-87 There was a small surprise in Oruro where eighth ranked Saracho (7-9) defeated 6th ranked Calero (7-9) 94-87 on Saturday. Saracho shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 assists and guard Cristhian Delgado (184-1993) who added 13 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The former international point guard Celmar Alanes (180-1997) responded with 21 points and 6 assists and Argentinian power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Five Saracho and four Calero players scored in double figures. Calero's coach Matias Martinho rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Saracho moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Calero and Leones. Top scorers: Saracho: A.Traverso 19+4reb+10ast, V.Alejandro 14+1reb+1ast, C.Delgado 13+6reb+5ast, D.Simon 13+6reb, M.Fernandez 12+2reb+1ast, R.Martin 10+1reb+2ast Calero: C.Alanes 21+4reb+6ast, A.Carreon 18+6reb+4ast, J.Cruz Oberto 16+13reb, M.Ortiz 15+4reb+1ast, C.Romero 7+3reb+5ast, E.Brandon 6+1reb+3ast Carl A-Z - Leones 87-73 Very expected game in Oruro where 9th ranked Leones (7-9) were defeated by third ranked Carl A-Z (10-7) 87-73 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian center Diego Romero (206-1982, college: FSU) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 21 rebounds and 11 assists and Argentinian point guard Roberto Orresta (177-1991) who added 30 points (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) during the contest. Four Carl A-Z players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) responded with 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and guard Diego Burgos (-1993) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Carl A-Z have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Leones dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Calero and Saracho. Top scorers: Carl A-Z: R.Orresta 30+4reb+2ast, E.Alekzander 20+1reb, D.Romero 17+21reb+11ast, V.Samuel 12+5reb+4ast, C.Ortiz 3, M.Tola 3+2reb Leones: M.Ochoa 28+9reb+5ast, D.Burgos 20+5reb+1ast, J.Edmond 9+4reb+1ast, M.Julian 8+3reb+5ast, S.Luis 4+2reb+1ast, S.Collins 2+3reb |
| BRAZIL |
| Leonardo Demetrio (ex Estudiantes) agreed terms with Corinthians - by Paulo Freire | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro in Italian Serie A where in 28 games he averaged 3.4ppg and 3.0rpg in that year. He was also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. Demetrio played for Brazilian Senior National Team between 2016 and 2020 and previously for University National Team back in 2015. He also represented Brazil at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 8 games: 3.6ppg, 1.8rpg. Demetrio has played also professionally in Spain (Rio Breogan, Bilbao, Fuenlabrada and Lleida), Brazil (Flamengo and Minas) and Italy (Torino). Sport Club Corinthians Paulista roster for 2023-24: Guards: Elinho Corazza Caue Borges Pedro Nunes Forwards: Leonardo Demetrio Lucas Caue Maozinha Pereira Center: Lazaro Rojas Coach: Silvio Santander |
| CANADA |
| Antwerp sign a second import player - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He played most recently at Aris Leeuwarden in Dutch DBL league. In 6 games he was the best scorer with impressive 18.2ppg and recorded 3.8rpg, 4.0apg (top 2) and 1.7spg (in top 3) last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played 30 games in BNXT League where he averaged remarkable 16.9ppg, 4.2rpg, 3.4apg and 1.6spg. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-BNXT League Honorable Mention. His team won AUS Tournament in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The previous (2022) summer he played at Honey Badgers (CEBL) in Canadian league. In 21 games he had 6.2ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.6apg in 2022 year. Veinot has played previously professionally in Canada (Tigers). He received All-AUS Player of the Year award back in 2020. Veinot graduated from Dalhousie University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. His team won AUS Tournament in 2019, 2020 and 2022. Telenet Giants Antwerp roster for 2023-24: Guards: Keevan Veinot Jo Van_Buggenhout Forwards: Yoeri Schoepen Rocky Kreuser |
| CEBL |
| Round 14: Blackjacks defeat Rattlers in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Tenth-ranked Rattlers (4-9) gave a tough game to first ranked Blackjacks (9-5) in Saskatoon on Wednesday. The visitors from Ottawa managed to secure only one-point victory 89-88. However their fans expected much easier game. Blackjacks looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jackson Rowe (201-1997, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Rattlers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Blackjacks have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-5 record. Rattlers lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Blackjacks are looking forward to face Honey Badgers (#9) in Hamilton in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rattlers will play on the road against Stingers in Edmonton and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. CEBL top team - Sea Bears (8-5) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Stingers (7-7) in Edmonton 99-95. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stingers. Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (201-1998, college: CS Fullerton) notched 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Jelani Watson-Gayle supported him with 22 points and 5 assists. Sea Bears' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) did not help to save the game for Stingers. Despite that victory Sea Bears went down to second position due to points difference. Stingers at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Calgary. Sea Bears will play against bottom-ranked Rattlers (#10) in Saskatoon in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stingers will play at home against Rattlers (#10) and hope to get back on the winning track. The game in Hamilton was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked River Lions (8-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Honey Badgers (5-8). River Lions did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 101-84 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Khalil Ahmad who scored 23 points and 4 assists. Christian Vital produced 23 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. River Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Honey Badgers lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. River Lions will meet at home Shooting Stars (#4) in the next round. Honey Badgers will play against the league's leader Blackjacks (#1) and hope to secure a win. In the last two games of round 14 Calgary lost to Edmonton on the opponent's court 83-91. Niagara managed to outperform Brampton in a home game 87-79. Brampton - Niagara 84-101 The game in Hamilton was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked River Lions (8-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Honey Badgers (5-8). River Lions did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 101-84 on Wednesday. River Lions forced 20 Honey Badgers turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Khalil Ahmad (191-1996, college: CS Fullerton) who scored 23 points and 4 assists. Guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Christian Vital (188-1997, college: UConn) produced 23 points and 5 rebounds and British forward Ashley Hamilton (201-1988, college: LMU) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. River Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Honey Badgers lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. River Lions will meet at home Shooting Stars (#4) in the next round. Honey Badgers will play against the league's leader Blackjacks (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Niagara: K.Ahmad 23+4ast, J.Henry-Blair 15+7reb+3ast, E.Onu 15+10reb, A.Davis 14+8reb+2ast, A.Walker 9+1reb, T.Lall 9+2reb+2ast Brampton: C.Vital 23+5reb+2ast, A.Hamilton 17+8reb+2ast, K.McEwen 12+3reb+8ast, P.Oduro 10+6reb, J.Tilmon Jr. 9+6reb, J.Price-Noel 4+4reb+5ast Saskatchewan - Ottawa 88-89 Tenth-ranked Rattlers (4-9) gave a tough game to first ranked Blackjacks (9-5) in Saskatoon on Wednesday. The visitors from Ottawa managed to secure only one-point victory 89-88. However their fans expected much easier game. Blackjacks looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jackson Rowe (201-1997, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Blackjacks players scored in double figures. American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and British-Canadian forward Jermel Kennedy (201-1989, college: Lander) scored 26 points. Rattlers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Blackjacks have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-5 record. Rattlers lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Blackjacks are looking forward to face Honey Badgers (#9) in Hamilton in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rattlers will play on the road against Stingers in Edmonton and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Ottawa: M.Flowers 18+9reb+4ast, J.Rowe 15+10reb+2ast, J.Jean-Marie 13+6reb, M.Coleman III 13+4reb+6ast, D.Adel 11+6reb+6ast, T.Tate 11+1reb+4ast Saskatchewan: J.Kennedy 26+3reb+1ast, J.Wright-Foreman 21+7reb+11ast, Q.DeCosey 9+4reb+2ast, D.Bernard 7+3reb, M.Collins 6+5reb, J.Roche 6+8reb+2ast Edmonton - Calgary 91-83 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Edmonton where 5th ranked Surge (7-7) was defeated by sixth ranked Stingers (7-7) 91-83 on Wednesday. Stingers made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Brody Clarke (203-1996, college: Alberta) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Stingers players scored in double figures. Guard Sean Miller-Moore (193-1998, college: GCU) produced 22 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Simi Shittu (208-1999, college: Vanderbilt) added 17 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stingers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Calgary. Stingers will meet at home bottom-ranked Rattlers (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Surge will play against Alliance (#7) in Montreal and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Edmonton: A.Uguak 19+2reb+1ast, N.Hornsby 17+6reb+4ast, B.Clarke 16+12reb+2ast, I.Osborne 14+3reb+1ast, S.Gibson 8+2reb+1ast, G.James 6+2reb+4ast Calgary: S.Miller-Moore 22+8reb+2ast, S.Shittu 17+11reb+1ast, S.Smith 14+6reb+7ast, M.Bourcier 8+5reb+5ast, K.Kelley 6+2reb+1ast, G.Landry Edi 5+1reb Niagara - Brampton 87-79 Rather predictable result in Niagara where fourth ranked River Lions (8-6) defeated 8th ranked Honey Badgers (5-8) 87-79 on Friday. River Lions made 28-of-34 free shots (82.4 percent) during the game. Strangely Honey Badgers outrebounded River Lions 43-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Lloyd Pandi (193-1999, college: Carleton) who scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Khalil Ahmad (191-1996, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. River Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Christian Vital (188-1997, college: UConn) produced 26 points and 6 rebounds and forward Prince Oduro (203-1998, college: Detroit, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five River Lions and four Honey Badgers players scored in double figures. River Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Honey Badgers lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. River Lions will meet at home Shooting Stars (#4) in the next round. Honey Badgers will play against the league's leader Blackjacks (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Niagara: E.Ekiyor 18+1reb, L.Pandi 14+7reb+4ast, K.Ahmad 14+3reb+5ast, J.Henry-Blair 12+3reb+1ast, P.Whelan 10+5reb, A.Davis 8+2reb+1ast Brampton: C.Vital 26+6reb+1ast, P.Oduro 13+10reb+1ast, A.Hamilton 11+7reb, K.McEwen 11+6reb+3ast, J.Tilmon Jr. 6+5reb+1ast, T.Bellot-Green 5+2reb+1ast Edmonton - Winnipeg 95-99 CEBL top team - Sea Bears (8-5) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Stingers (7-7) in Edmonton 99-95. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stingers. Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (201-1998, college: CS Fullerton) notched 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and British-Jamaican point guard Jelani Watson-Gayle (186-1998, college: FPU) supported him with 22 points and 5 assists. Sea Bears' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) did not help to save the game for Stingers. Meshack Lufile (203-1992, college: Cape Breton) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Five Sea Bears and four Stingers players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Sea Bears went down to second position due to points difference. Stingers at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Calgary. Sea Bears will play against bottom-ranked Rattlers (#10) in Saskatoon in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stingers will play at home against Rattlers (#10) and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Winnipeg: J.Watson-Gayle 22+1reb+5ast, E.Anosike 19+7reb+5ast, H.Simon 19+4reb, T.Allen 17+5reb+2ast, S.Osayande 11+7reb, T.Sagl 6+2reb+1ast Edmonton: C.Bragg Jr. 16+5reb, M.Lufile 15+7reb, N.Hornsby 14+6reb+7ast, G.James 12+2ast, M.Varnas 11+3reb+2ast, A.Uguak 9+5reb+4ast |
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The 24-year old player was the main contributor (14 points, seven rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Brampton (#8, 5-8) 87-79. Niagara maintains the 3rd position in CEBL . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Niagara will need more victories to improve their 9-6 record. Pandi has many years of experience at Niagara, through which he has constantly improved. Lloyd Pandi averages this season 8.9ppg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Christian Vital (188-G-1997) of Brampton. Vital had a very good evening with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as Brampton lost that game 84-101 to the higher-ranked Niagara (#3, 9-6). Brampton is still second from the bottom in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 5-8 record. Vital is one of the most experienced players at Brampton and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.2ppg (#4). His other stats are also decent: 5.1rpg and 4.2apg. Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-PG-1997) of Saskatchewan (#10). Wright-Foreman showcased his all-around game by recording 21 points, seven rebounds and eleven assists (!!!) in the last round. Despite Wright-Foreman's great performance Saskatchewan lost 88-89 to the higher-ranked Ottawa (#1, 10-5). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Saskatchewan 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 four victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Wright-Foreman could try to bring Saskatchewan's a little bit higher in the standings. Wright-Foreman has a very solid season. In 11 games in CEBL he scored 29.4ppg. He also has 5.5rpg, 4.5apg, FGP: 58.6% and 3PT: 46.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Sean Miller-Moore (193-G-1998) of Calgary - 22 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Jelani Watson-Gayle (186-PG-1998) of Winnipeg - 22 points and 5 assists 6. Prince Oduro (203-F-1998) of Brampton - 13 points and 10 rebounds 7. EJ Onu (211-F-1999) of Niagara - 15 points and 10 rebounds 8. Jermel Kennedy (201-F-1989) of Saskatchewan - 26 points and 3 rebounds 9. Simi Shittu (208-F/C-1999) of Calgary - 17 points and 11 rebounds 10. Michael Flowers (185-G-1999) of Ottawa - 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 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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Los Leones - Concepcion 74-88 Concepcion outrebounded Los Leones 49-32 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198-1985) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. American center Brandon Walters (208-1995, college: MTSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) replied with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import JC Fuller (194-1994, college: W.Illinois, agency: Slash Sports) added 17 points in the effort for Los Leones. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Los Leones: M.Kennedy 21+9reb+4ast, J.Fuller 17+4reb+3ast, E.Holt 15+5reb, D.Jones 14+4reb+5ast, I.Carrion 5+2reb, R.Nicolas 2+3reb Concepcion: S.Carrasco 18+6reb+1ast, J.Evans 18+9reb+1ast, B.Walters 16+13reb+4ast, C.Milano 15+15reb+5ast, E.Luzcando 8+1reb+2ast, K.Rubio 5+3reb |
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He had the game-high 42 points adding eight rebounds and five assists for Liceo PN in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Municipal C. (#4, 5-5) with 53-point margin 111-58. It allowed Liceo PN to consolidate first place in the Chilean LNB 2. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Liceo PN keeps a perfect 11-0 record. In the team's last game Morales had a remarkable 78.6% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Liceo PN, through which he has constantly improved. Morales has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (5th best: 28.7ppg), rebounds (6th best: 9.7rpg), assists (2nd best: 8.7apg) and averages solid 3.3spg and 71.0% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Cristobal Ordonez (195-PG-2004) of Boston College. He is a guard in his first season at Boston College. In the last game Ordonez recorded impressive 27 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. It was enough for Boston College to edge the higher-ranked Sergio Ceppi (#2, 6-4) by 5 points 67-62. This victory allowed Boston College to move up to 6th position in Zoba Centro. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 3-7 record. Ordonez is one of the most experienced players at Boston College and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to Martin Gomez of league's second-best Colo Colo. Gomez got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. He went also for twelve rebounds and four assists. He was a key player of Colo Colo, leading his team to a 87-67 easy win against the lower-ranked Aleman (#7, 2-9). Colo Colo needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in Zona Sur. Their record at this point is 7 victories and 2 lost games. Gomez has a great season in Chile. After only 5 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 24.4ppg (best scorer) and assists with 5.0apg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Sebastian Silva (187-C-1996) of Liceo PN - 18 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Lucas Thiebaut (F-1999) of Colo Colo - 23 points and 9 rebounds 6. Rodrigo Rojas (PG-1999) of Sportiva Italiana - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Heder Louis (F) of Liceo Curico - 7 points and 20 rebounds 8. Alessandro Morales (F-1998) of Truenos - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Javier Barra (211-C-1997) of Sportiva Italiana - 5 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Martin Morales (F-2002) of Truenos - 15 points and 9 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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Los Leones - Concepcion 64-73 Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Los Leones' 22. It was a good game for Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198-1985) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds. American center Brandon Walters (208-1995, college: MTSU) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American JC Fuller (194-1994, college: W.Illinois, agency: Slash Sports) answered with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Los Leones. Top scorers: Los Leones: D.Jones 17+1ast, J.Fuller 16+5reb+4ast, M.Kennedy 12+9reb+3ast, E.Holt 8+9reb, T.Alvarez 6+2reb, R.Nicolas 3+2reb+1ast Concepcion: E.Arteaga 18+2reb, C.Milano 17+17reb+1ast, B.Walters 16+7reb+3ast, J.Evans 9+6reb, S.Carrasco 6+5reb+9ast, D.Silva 5+3reb+3ast |
| LNB2 Round 12: Arabe de Valp. beats Luis Matte by three after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNB 2. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 12 in the LNB 2 took place in Valparaiso. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Luis Matte (4-5) to fifth ranked Arabe de Valp. (5-5) 55-52 on Saturday evening. Arabe de Valp. held Luis Matte to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.0 percent accuracy of the winners. It was a good game for Pedro Soares who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Center Carlos Ahuile (193-1999) contributed with 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Venezuelan Cristhian Poleo (-1992) replied with 5 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for Luis Matte. Arabe de Valp. moved-up to third place, which they share with Stadio Italiano and Municipal C. Luis Matte at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Arabe de Valp. is looking forward to face Boston College (#6) in Santiago in the next round. Luis Matte will play at home against Brisas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Boston College (#7) and Sergio Ceppi (#2). Sergio Ceppi was defeated at home 62-67 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Cristobal Ordonez (195-2004) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 9 rebounds and Lucas Marquez who added 8 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Boston College's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Boris Guerra (-1987) with 23 points and 4 assists. Boston College (3-7) moved-up to sixth place. Sergio Ceppi at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Boston College will play against higher ranked Arabe de Valp. (#3) in Valparaiso in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sergio Ceppi will have a break next round. An interesting game for Liceo PN (11-0) which played road game in against 3rd ranked Municipal C. (5-5). Top-ranked Liceo PN had an easy win 111-58. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Municipal C.. The winners were led by Franco Morales who scored that evening 42 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Even 16 points by Esteban Viveros did not help to save the game for Municipal C.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Liceo PN have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Loser Municipal C. keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Arabe de Valp. and Stadio Italiano. Liceo PN will meet at home Tomas L. (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Municipal C. will play against Truenos in Talca and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Sportiva Italiana smashed Brisas on the road 86-43. Aleman were destroyed by Colo Colo on its own court 67-87. Truenos managed to outperform Liceo Curico in Talca 71-61. The most impressive performance of 12th round was 7 points and 20 rebounds by Heder Louis of Liceo Curico. Municipal C. - Liceo PN 58-111 An interesting game for Liceo PN (11-0) which played road game in against 3rd ranked Municipal C. (5-5). Top-ranked Liceo PN had an easy win 111-58. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Municipal C.. Liceo PN dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Municipal C.'s 26 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Liceo PN forced 26 Municipal C. turnovers and outrebounded them 45-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by the former international point guard Franco Morales (181-1992) who scored that evening 42 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and the former international center Sebastian Silva (187-1996) supported him with 18 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Liceo PN players scored in double figures. Even 16 points by guard Esteban Viveros (173-1986) did not help to save the game for Municipal C.. Forward Javier Munoz (-1995) added 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Liceo PN have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Loser Municipal C. keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Arabe de Valp. and Stadio Italiano. Liceo PN will meet at home Tomas L. (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Municipal C. will play against Truenos in Talca and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Municipal C.: E.Viveros 16+3reb+1ast, M.Javier 15+3reb+1ast, M.Castro 7+6reb+2ast, I.Blanco 6+3reb, I.Riquelme 4, F.Diego 3+1reb+1ast Liceo PN: F.Morales 42+8reb+5ast, M.Ernst 18+3reb+1ast, S.Silva 18+16reb+4ast, F.Acuna 13+5reb+2ast, F.Barroso 10+7reb+1ast, I.Carlos 6+3reb+1ast Sergio Ceppi - Boston College 62-67 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Boston College (#7) and Sergio Ceppi (#2). Sergio Ceppi was defeated at home 62-67 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Boston College forced 19 Sergio Ceppi turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Cristobal Ordonez (195-2004) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 9 rebounds and Lucas Marquez (196) who added 8 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Boston College's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Boris Guerra (-1987) with 23 points and 4 assists and forward Gabriel Gonzalez (-2001) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Boston College (3-7) moved-up to sixth place. Sergio Ceppi at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Boston College will play against higher ranked Arabe de Valp. (#3) in Valparaiso in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sergio Ceppi will have a break next round. Top scorers: Sergio Ceppi: B.Guerra 23+3reb+4ast, G.Gabriel 9+6reb, F.Aguilera 8+4reb+1ast, N.Saavedra 7+2reb, F.Camilo 6+7reb+1ast, S.Rodrigo 5+4reb+1ast Boston College: O.Cristobal 27+9reb+2ast, O.Yves 11+1ast, D.Torres 8+5reb+2ast, M.Lucas 8+7reb+3ast, S.Felipe 6+3reb, V.Vicente 4 Arabe de Valp. - Luis Matte 55-52 The most exciting game of round 12 in the LNB 2 took place in Valparaiso. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Luis Matte (4-5) to fifth ranked Arabe de Valp. (5-5) 55-52 on Saturday evening. Arabe de Valp. held Luis Matte to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.0 percent accuracy of the winners. It was a good game for Pedro Soares who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Center Carlos Ahuile (193-1999) contributed with 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Venezuelan Cristhian Poleo (-1992) replied with 5 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks and Franco Garrido (181) added 9 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Luis Matte. Arabe de Valp. moved-up to third place, which they share with Stadio Italiano and Municipal C. Luis Matte at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Arabe de Valp. is looking forward to face Boston College (#6) in Santiago in the next round. Luis Matte will play at home against Brisas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Luis Matte: R.Reyes 12+3reb+2ast, I.Pacheco 11+4reb+1ast, C.Sanchez 10+1reb, F.Garrido 9+12reb, P.Cristhian 5+16reb+1ast, D.Leonel 5+4reb+1ast Arabe de Valp.: S.Pedro 12+13reb+2ast, V.Nicolas 11+6reb+1ast, C.Ahuile 9+10reb, A.Marcelo 5+1reb+1ast, F.Villagran 5+2reb, J.Ricardo 5+6reb+1ast Brisas - Sportiva Italiana 43-86 No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Sportiva Italiana (9-0) crushed 6th ranked Brisas (2-8) in Santiago 86-43 on Saturday. Sportiva Italiana dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Brisas' 18. Sportiva Italiana forced 24 Brisas turnovers and outrebounded them 49-35 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard Rodrigo Rojas (-1999) who scored that evening 17 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian power forward Federico Herrera (200-1993) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even 12 points by guard Felipe Oyarzun (187-1989) did not help to save the game for Brisas. Yoel Leon added 7 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sportiva Italiana have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Brisas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with eight games lost. Sportiva Italiana will meet at home Stadio Italiano (#4) in the next round. Brisas will play against Luis Matte and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Brisas: F.Oyarzun 12+4reb+1ast, L.Yoel 7+5reb+1ast, P.Cabrera 6+2reb+1ast, M.Matias 6+4reb+1ast, C.Castillo 4+3reb, F.Gutierrez 3+5reb Sportiva Italiana: G.Hernandez 17+1reb+1ast, F.Herrera 17+7reb, R.Rojas 17+5reb+3ast, D.Lubiano 8+4reb, Z.Diego 8+4reb+1ast, J.Barra 5+14reb+5ast Aleman - Colo Colo 67-87 Very expected game when 7th ranked Aleman (2-9) was smashed by second ranked Colo Colo (7-2) in Puerto Varas 87-67 on Saturday. Colo Colo dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Aleman's 18 and had 26 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Aleman only scored seven points from the stripe. Colo Colo had a 34-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Martin Gomez who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Lucas Thiebaut (-1999) supported him with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Even 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by forward Renato Parra (-2003) did not help to save the game for Aleman. Forward Gabriel Beltran (-2002) added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colo Colo maintains second position with 7-2 record having just two points less than leader Liceo PN. Aleman lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Colo Colo will meet at home Liceo Curico (#5) in the next round. Aleman will play against Liceo Curico and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Aleman: B.Gabriel 14+8reb, P.Renato 13+6reb+5ast, F.Jose 11+5reb, V.Jose 8+3reb+1ast, P.Sebastian 7+3reb, U.Pablo 6+1reb+3ast Colo Colo: G.Martin 34+12reb+4ast, T.Lucas 23+9reb+1ast, J.Peters 10+4reb+6ast, F.Atala 7+10reb+1ast, J.Collao 5+5reb+2ast, F.Simon 4+3reb+4ast Liceo Curico - Truenos 61-71 The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Truenos' (5-4) road victory over 5th ranked Liceo Curico (2-7) 71-61 on Saturday. They outrebounded Liceo Curico 50-39 including 39 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by forward Alessandro Morales (-1998) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and forward Nick Morales (187-1985) supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Truenos players scored in double figures. Truenos' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 7 points and 20 rebounds by Haitian forward Heder Louis did not help to save the game for Liceo Curico. Venezuelan Keinder Albarran added 17 points. Truenos moved-up to third place. Liceo Curico lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Tomas L.. Truenos will meet at home Municipal C. (#4) in the next round. Liceo Curico will play against Aleman and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Liceo Curico: K.Albarran 17+4reb, M.Zerene 12+3reb+1ast, L.Joaquin 8+3reb+2ast, L.Heder 7+20reb, S.Munoz 6+4reb+5ast, S.Saez 4+2reb Truenos: M.Alessandro 16+10reb+2ast, M.Martin 15+9reb, R.Benjamin 12+5reb+2ast, N.Morales 12+12reb+2ast, C.Joaquin 9+4reb+2ast, S.Charles 5+3reb |
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| NBL Round 3: Shaanxi hands first loss to undefeated HK JinNiu - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of NBL and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was a loss of HK JinNiu (2-1) in Xian on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Shaanxi (2-1) 107-93. Shaanxi is looking forward to face Guangxi (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. HK JinNiu will play against Hefei (#11) and is hoping to win this game. Another interesting game for Henan (2-1) which played on the court of Guangxi (1-2). Henan won 112-104. Henan will play against Wuhan (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guangxi will play against Shaanxi (#3) to get more than just one victory in their record. Hebei (3-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat Wuhan (0-3) 101-89. Hebei will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Wuhan will play against Henan (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory. There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Anhui W. was beaten by Hunan on the road 114-107. Jiangsu YS won against Hefei on its own court 97-79. Jiangxi unfortunately lost to Liaoning Y. in a road game 114-117. Guangxi - Henan 104-112 Another interesting game for Henan (2-1) which played on the court of Guangxi (1-2). Henan won 112-104. Henan will play against Wuhan (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guangxi will play against Shaanxi (#3) to get more than just one victory in their record. Hunan - Anhui W. 114-107 Hunan used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Anhui 114-107 on Sunday night. Hunan will meet Hefei (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Anhui W. will play against HK JinNiu and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Hebei - Wuhan 101-89 Hebei (3-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat Wuhan (0-3) 101-89. Hebei will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Wuhan will play against Henan (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Jiangsu YS - Hefei 97-79 Rather expected game when Hefei (0-3) lost to Jiangsu YS (2-1) in Yannan 79-97 on Sunday. Jiangsu YS will meet at home Jiangxi (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hefei will play against HK JinNiu and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Shaanxi - HK JinNiu 107-93 The most surprising game was a loss of HK JinNiu (2-1) in Xian on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Shaanxi (2-1) 107-93. Shaanxi is looking forward to face Guangxi (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. HK JinNiu will play against Hefei (#11) and is hoping to win this game. Liaoning Y. - Jiangxi 117-114 Liaoning Y. used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from 117-114 on Sunday night. Liaoning Y. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jiangxi will play against Jiangsu YS (#7) in Yannan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
| CYPRUS |
| Stylianou re-signs at AEK Larnaca - by Antonis Katsaros | |
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Defending champion Petrolina AEK Larnaca (OPAP Basket League) confirmed in their roster 23-year old guard Pavlos Stylianou (197cm-2000) for new 2023-24 season. Stylianou has played there for the last two seasons. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. Stylianou represented Cyprus at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division C in Pristina (Kosovo) five years ago. Stylianou's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 5 games: 6.0ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.4apg, Steals-3 (2.6spg), FGP: 56.3%, 3PT: 15.4%, FT: 50.0%. He has played previously for four other teams: Omonia, Enosis Neon Paralimni, Zinonas and Zinonas. Petrolina AEK Larnaca roster for 2023-24: Guards: Iakovos Panteli Andreas Sizopoulos Pavlos Stylianou Tookie Brown Taveion Hollingsworth Forwards: Roberto Mantovani Kostas Simitzis Jesse Hunt Coach: Christophoros Livadiotis |
| Anorthosis land Gary Talton, ex BK Ogre - by Antonis Katsaros | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at CS SCM Timisoara in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 14 games he recorded 11.2ppg, 3.6rpg and 3.6apg in that year. In 2013 he was drafted by Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) in fourth round (67th overall). The former University of Illinois at Chicago standout is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. Talton is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Greece (Aris, Rethymno, Trikala and Holargos), Lithuania (Lietkabelis), United Kingdom (Plymouth Patriots), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce, RGV Vipers, Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Delaware Blue Coats and Grand Rapids Gold), Romania (Pitesti) and The Basketball Tournament (Fort Wayne Champs). Talton played in the final of D-League in 2015. Anorthosis Ammohostou roster for 2023-24: Kyprianos Maragkos Gary Talton Rafail Eleftheriou Savvas Mavromatis Artemis Tompazos Georgios Tretiakov Georgios Varsos Fanis Vyronos Savvas Mavrommatis Chrisanthos Notaridis |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| Spisski Rytieri signs Luwane Pipkins, ex Olomoucko - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He played last season at Olomoucko in NBL league in Czech Republic. In 8 games he had very impressive stats: 21.1ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.9apg and 2.1spg. He also played for KK Gostivar in North Macedonian Prva Liga where in 15 games he recorded also remarkable stats: 17.9ppg, 4.2rpg, 4.9apg and 2.1spg (in top 4). He has played previously professionally in Georgia (Rustavi) and Portugal (Galitos-Barreiro). Pipkins was voted All-Atlantic 10 Co-Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2018. He graduated from Providence College in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. Pipkins played also for University of Massachusetts for 3 years. |
| DENMARK |
| Skyler Flatten (ex Bakken) is a second import added to the roster of PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki - by Chris Mammides | ||||
He played most recently at Bakken in Danish BasketLigaen. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 21 BasketLigaen games he recorded 12.8ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to win the league title. Flatten also played for Pinar Karsiyaka in Turkish BSL. But in only one game he had just 1 point and 1 assist. He also played 2 games in Basketball Champions League, but he did not score anything. Flatten is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Italy, Sweden (Boras), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce) and The Basketball Tournament (Fort Wayne Champs). Flatten graduated from South Dakota State in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Skyler Flatten Nikos Tsiakmas Forwards: Michalis Tsairelis Michael Gilmore Center: Vangelis Margaritis Coach: Fotis Takianos |
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| EUROBASKET SUMMER LEAGUE |
| Eurobasket Summer League Las Vegas continues at 10 am PST with One Motive Pro Day - by ESL News | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Paris land Leon Kratzer, ex Bonn - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Kratzer has been also a member of German international program for some years. He has regularly played for German senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2017. Kratzer represented Germany at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 6.2ppg, 4.5rpg, FT: 50.0%. He has played also professionally for other German teams like Brose Bamberg, Bayreuth, TSV Troester, s Oliver Baskets and Skyliners. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention back in 2020. Paris Basketball roster for 2023-24: Guard: Nadir Hifi Forwards: Tuomas Iisalo Dustin Sleva Centers: Leon Kratzer Michael Kessens Coach: Tuomas Iisalo |
| EUROLEAGUE |
| Sertac Sanli is a newcomer at Fenerbahce - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Turkish international program for some years. Sanli has regularly played for Turkish senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. He represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.5ppg, 1.7rpg. Sanli has played previously professionally in Spain (Barca) and Turkey (Efes, Pinar Karsiyaka, Trabzonspor, Galatasaray and Besiktas). He won Turkish League championship title in 2013, 2019 and 2021 and the cup in 2019 and 2020. Sanli was voted to Turkish League All-Star Game back in 2018 and 2020. |
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Finland - Albania 107-46 Finland dominated the game against Albania, securing their first win with a resounding 107-46 victory. Finland showcased their prowess with outstanding performances from Okku Federiko (207-F-2004), who recorded a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Viljami Vartiainen (195-G/F-2004), who contributed 19 points. Xhuljan Tola (211-F/C-2003) provided a bright spot for Albania with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Finland's impressive second and fourth quarters, winning 33-8 and 35-13, respectively, played a significant role in their commanding triumph. Albania now stands at 0-2 in the tournament. Ireland - Czech Republic 44-82 The Czech Republic displayed a dominant performance, defeating Ireland 82-44. Martin Kheil (195-F-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) led the scoring for the Czech Republic with 13 points, while Adam Ivanek (199-G-2004) contributed 9 points and 4 rebounds. Despite Ruairi Cronin (190-G-2004)'s 12 points and 6 rebounds for Ireland, the team could not overcome the Czech Republic's strong presence. Czech Republic's record now stands at 2-0 in the tournament. Azerbaijan - Ukraine 57-94 Ukraine dominated the game, defeating Azerbaijan with a convincing score of 94-57. Roderick Anderson III (185-G-2004) put on an outstanding performance for Azerbaijan with 20 points and 5 rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome Ukraine's strong team effort. Oleksandr Kobzystyi (200-SG-2003) led Ukraine with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Ukraine's strong second quarter, where they outscored Azerbaijan 33-6, played a crucial role in their victory. United Kingdom - Luxembourg 60-67 In a closely contested match, Luxembourg emerged victorious over the United Kingdom, with a final score of 67-60. Max Logelin (187-G-2003) led the charge for Luxembourg with an impressive 27 points and 6 assists, while Luke Jungers contributed 20 points and 6 rebounds. James Okonkwo (203-F-2003)'s 19 points and 13 rebounds for the United Kingdom, the team fell short. The United Kingdom now holds a record of 1-2, while Luxembourg moves to 1-1. Austria - Portugal 62-80 Portugal continued their impressive run, securing a 80-62 victory over Austria. Diogo Seixas (199-SG-2004) led the way for Portugal with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Antonio Monteiro contributed 13 points. Nordin Kapic (203-F-2003, college: Lynn)'s 20 points and 11 rebounds for Austria were in vain. Portugal remains undefeated with a perfect record of 3-0. Sweden - Kosovo 84-76 Sweden maintained their unbeaten run, defeating Kosovo with a final score of 84-76. William Kermoury (192-G-2004) led the charge for Sweden with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Bardh Istrefi (204-PF-2004)'s impressive 21 points and 6 rebounds were not enough to secure a win for Kosovo. Sweden's record now stands at 3-0, while Kosovo is still searching for their first victory. Bulgaria - Slovakia 94-75 Bulgaria continued their winning streak, defeating Slovakia 94-75. Krastomir Mihov (193-G-2004, agency: BIG)'s 16 points led the scoring for Bulgaria, while Georgi Gerganov (193-G-2003, agency: BIG) contributed 18 points. Slovakia's Matus Jasovsky (190-G-2005) posted 17 points and 4 rebounds, but it was not enough to secure a victory. With this win, Bulgaria remains perfect with a record of 3-0, while Slovakia searches for their first win. Switzerland - Latvia 96-85 OT Switzerland emerged victorious after an intense battle with Latvia, winning 96-85 in overtime. Nicolo Isotta (184-G-2003) led Switzerland with 23 points and 5 assists, while Massimiliano Dell'Acqua (196-SG-2003) contributed 21 points. Peteris Pinnis (214-C-2004) impressed for Latvia with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Switzerland's strong performance in overtime, outscoring Latvia 21-10, propelled them to victory. |
| Recap of Day 2 in Division A - by Igor Obradovic |
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Serbia - Spain 54-76 Spain continued their dominant run with a 76-54 victory over Serbia. Michael Caicedo (197-F-2003) and Hugo Lopez (209-F/C-2003) both scored 15 points for Spain, leading their team to another convincing win. Nikola Saranovic (200-F-2003, agency: Octagon Europe)'s 11 points and 7 rebounds were the bright spots for Serbia, but they couldn't overcome Spain's strong performance. Spain now holds a perfect record of 2-0 in the tournament. Slovenia - France 61-81 France exhibited their strength with an 81-61 victory over Slovenia. Ilias Kamardine (193-SG-2003)'s 20 points and Hugo Mienandi (200-PF-2003)'s 10 points contributed to France's win. Sasa Ciani (205-PF-2003) scored 14 points for Slovenia, but they fell short against France's solid performance. France now holds a 2-0 record, while Slovenia stands at 0-2. Greece - Lithuania 62-80 Lithuania continued their dominant form, securing a 80-62 victory over Greece. Liutauras Lelevicius (201-SG-2003) led Lithuania with 19 points, while Motiejus Krivas (214-C-2004) contributed 9 points and 12 rebounds. Lefteris Mantzoukas (207-PF-2003)' 14 points led Greece's scoring efforts, but it wasn't sufficient to challenge Lithuania's supremacy. Lithuania remains unbeaten with a perfect 2-0 record. Croatia - Poland 64-53 Croatia secured their first win of the championship by defeating Poland with a final score of 64-53. Zvonimir Ivisic (219-PF-2003) impressed with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Duje Brala (196-F-2003, agency: AltusBasket) contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds. Tomislav Ivisic (214-PF-2003) recorded a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds for Croatia. Maksymilian Wilczek (197-G/F-2004) led Poland's scoring with 12 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Croatia's strong defensive effort. Croatia now stands at a 1-1 record, while Poland is yet to secure a win at 0-2. Italy - Israel 66-50 Italy showcased a dominant display against Israel, claiming a convincing 66-50 victory. Octavio Maretto (193-F-2004)'s 10 points and Alfredo Boglio (190-G-2003)'s 7 points and 8 assists were instrumental in Italy's success. Noam Yaacov (186-PG-2004, agency: 2Talent Sports Management)'s 18 points and Daniel Wolf (213-F-2004)'s double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds were the highlights for Israel. Both teams now hold a 1-1 record in the tournament. Turkey - Belgium 70-67 In a closely contested match, Turkey emerged victorious over Belgium, winning the game 70-67. Samet Yigitoglu (216-C-2004)'s double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds, along with Karahan Efeoglu (203-F-2004)'s 12 points, were instrumental in Turkey's triumph. Thijs De Ridder (203-F/C-2003) showcased an outstanding performance for Belgium, amassing 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists, earning him an impressive index rating of 32. The game came down to the wire, but Turkey managed to secure the win. Montenegro - Estonia 74-81 Estonia secured a hard-fought victory over Montenegro, winning the game 81-74. Gregor Kuuba (200-SF-2003)'s exceptional performance of 19 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, earning him an impressive index rating of 33, played a crucial role in Estonia's success. Karl Poom (198-F-2004) contributed 20 points and 6 rebounds to the winning effort. Luka Bogavac (195-G-2003)'s 25 points and Djordjije Jovanovic (199-SG-2003)'s 10 points for Montenegro, they were unable to overcome Estonia's strong performance. With this win, Estonia now holds a 1-1 record, while Montenegro remains winless at 0-2. Germany - Iceland 83-81 Germany emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Iceland, narrowly defeating them with a score of 83-81. Benjamin Schroeder (201-G/F-2003) led the scoring for Germany with 21 points, supported by Michael Rataj (206-F-2003)'s 14 points and Jacob Ensminger (206-G-2004)'s all-around performance of 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Agust Kjartansson (192-PG-2004) and Tomas Thrastarson (197-G-2005) both posted 21 points for Iceland, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Both teams now have a 1-1 record in the tournament. |
| FRANCE |
| Paris land Leon Kratzer, ex Bonn - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Kratzer has been also a member of German international program for some years. He has regularly played for German senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2017. Kratzer represented Germany at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 6.2ppg, 4.5rpg, FT: 50.0%. He has played also professionally for other German teams like Brose Bamberg, Bayreuth, TSV Troester, s Oliver Baskets and Skyliners. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention back in 2020. Paris Basketball roster for 2023-24: Guard: Nadir Hifi Forwards: Tuomas Iisalo Dustin Sleva Centers: Leon Kratzer Michael Kessens Coach: Tuomas Iisalo |
| JaJuan Johnson (ex Gravelines) joins Brindisi - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played last season at BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 32 games he had very impressive stats: 15.3ppg and 4.0rpg. Great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Honorable Mention. He was also voted to Big Ten All-Defensive Team back in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Turk Telekom in Turkish BSL where in 27 games he recorded 10.5ppg and 4.8rpg in that year. He also played 16 games in Eurocup where he averaged 12.5ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.1bpg in that year. In 2011 he was drafted by New Jersey Nets (NBA) in first round (27th overall). The former Purdue University standout is in his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball. Johnson is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. Johnson has played previously professionally in China (Changsha Bank), Germany (Bayern Muenchen), Russia (Lokomotiv and Krasny Oktyabr), NBA (Houston Rockets), Italy (Cantu and Pistoia), Turkey (Dacka, Besiktas and Acibadem) and NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Cleveland Charge). He won NBA Pro Summer League in Utah championship title in 2015. Johnson was also selected to Big Ten All-Defensive Team back in 2009, 2010 and 2011. |
| Aleksej Nikolic (ex Gran Canaria) agreed terms with Chalon/Saone - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. Nikolic has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. He represented Slovenia at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. Nikolic's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.0ppg, 1.0apg. Nikolic is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Bosnia (Spars), Serbia (Partizan), Germany (Brose Bamberg and Baunach), France (Gravelines Dunkerque), Slovenia (Zlatorog) and Italy (Treviso). Nikolic won German Bundesliga championship title in 2016 and 2017. Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro A Most Improved Player of the Year award back in 2017. ES Chalon-Sur-Saone roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antoine Eito Aleksej Nikolic Forwards: Olivier Cortale Kenny Baptiste |
| Pesaro signs Ray McCallum, ex Nanterre - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2013 he was drafted by Sacramento Kings (NBA) in second round (36th overall). McCallum graduated from University of Detroit Mercy and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He is quite experienced player. McCallum has played in eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in China (Sharks), Germany (Hamburg Towers), Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem), Spain (Unicaja, Rio Breogan and Fuenlabrada), Turkey (Dacka), NBA (Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs, Stockton Kings, Grand Rapids Gold, Greensboro Swarm and Ontario Clippers). McCallum was voted to D-League All-Star Game back in 2017. |
| Curier comes back to Pau-Lacq-Orthez - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at SIG Strasbourg. In 36 Betclic ELITE ProA games he had 6.1ppg and 1.8rpg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the cup final. Curier also played 15 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 5.4ppg and 1.3rpg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. Curier has played previously for seven other teams: Gravelines Dunkerque, Etoile Angers, Entente Orleans 45, SPO Rouen, Souffelweyersheim, Lille Metropole and SPO Rouen. |
| Stephane Gombauld (ex Nancy) is a newcomer at Sassari - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Volos (Greece) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 11.4ppg, 7.7rpg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 65.4%. Gombauld has played previously professionally also in Serbia (KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun) and France (ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket, ADA Blois, CFBB, Saint Chamond and Lille Metropole). Among many awards he won French ProB championship title in 2022. He was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Domestic Player of the Year in 2022. |
| GEORGIA |
| Luka Zakradze agreed terms with Mega - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Cactus where in 23 Superleague games he averaged 6.3ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.2apg, and 1.0spg in that year. He was also a member of the Georgian international program for some years. Zakradze played for the Georgian Senior National Team between 2016 and 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. He represented Georgia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 0.3ppg. Zakradze has played previously for five other teams: Dinamo, Mgzavrebi, Tbilisi State University, Vita Tbilisi, and Zestaponi. His team was the regular season runner-up in Georgian League in 2020. |
| Kutaisi welcomes back Lomidze - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Kutaisi 2010 (Superleague) landed 26-year-old former Georgian international 196cm shooting guard Davit Lomidze for the new season. It is his comeback to Kutaisi as he has played here before. Lomidze played most recently at Neftci in the Azerbaijani ABL league. In 28 games he averaged an impressive 15.8ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.2apg, and 1.6spg last season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Azerbaijan League Honorable Mention. In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Olimpi in the Georgian Superleague where in 28 games he had 9.1ppg, 2.7rpg, and 1.1spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Georgian League final. Lomidze can count that season as very successful as was selected to Georgian League All-Star Game. He was also a member of the Georgian International program for some years. Lomidze was called up for the Georgian Senior National Team on a couple of occasions and represented Georgia at all the youth levels. Lomidze has played previously for four other Georgian teams: Cactus, Zestaponi, Titebi, and Kavkasia. Among many awards, his team won the Georgian Supercup in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Georgian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2018. |
| Dvalishvili is back at Kutaisi - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
Dvalishvili won the Georgian League championship title in 2009, 2010, and 2022 and the cup in 2014, 2018, and 2021. Dvalishvili was voted Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Domestic Player of the Year back in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018. In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Kutaisi 2010 where in 15 Superleague games he recorded 11.5ppg, 7.2rpg, 1.5apg, and 1.2pg in that year. Dvalishvili contributed to his team making it to the cup final and winning the Superleague title. A very impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Honorable Mention. He has been a member of the Georgian International program for some years. Dvalishvili has been regularly called to the Georgian senior team since 2012. He is quite an experienced player. Dvalishvili has played also professionally in Qatar (Al Arabi), Russia (Novosybirsk), Spain, and Georgia (Batumi, Samedicino, and Olimpi). |
| Kutaisi lands Mikhail Berishvili - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Berishvili's arrival at Kutaisi 2010 brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team. Last season, playing for Tbilisi State University, he showcased his versatility and basketball acumen. In 28 Superleague games, Berishvili maintained impressive averages of 10.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. His contributions were instrumental in helping his team secure the league title and the cup, a testament to his impact on the court. Beyond his domestic achievements, Berishvili has also been an integral part of the Georgian international basketball program. Since earning his first call-up in 2008, he has become a mainstay in the national team, representing his country with pride and distinction. His dedication and skills have earned him the respect of his teammates and fans alike. Berishvili's basketball journey has taken him across continents, affording him the opportunity to experience different cultures, playing styles, and leagues. With stints in Qatar, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Georgia, and even the NBA G League, Berishvili has truly embraced the global nature of the sport. His adaptability and ability to perform in diverse environments have solidified his reputation as a versatile and skilled player. Berishvili's extensive career has been marked by numerous individual and team accolades. With an astonishing 19 cup finals under his belt, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to perform at the highest level. Whether it be with his club teams or on the international stage, Berishvili's presence has been synonymous with success. His remarkable trophy cabinet reflects his dedication, perseverance, and passion for the sport. |
| GERMANY |
| Paris land Leon Kratzer, ex Bonn - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Kratzer has been also a member of German international program for some years. He has regularly played for German senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2017. Kratzer represented Germany at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 6.2ppg, 4.5rpg, FT: 50.0%. He has played also professionally for other German teams like Brose Bamberg, Bayreuth, TSV Troester, s Oliver Baskets and Skyliners. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention back in 2020. Paris Basketball roster for 2023-24: Guard: Nadir Hifi Forwards: Tuomas Iisalo Dustin Sleva Centers: Leon Kratzer Michael Kessens Coach: Tuomas Iisalo |
| GREECE |
| Skyler Flatten (ex Bakken) is a second import added to the roster of PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki - by Chris Mammides | ||||
He played most recently at Bakken in Danish BasketLigaen. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 21 BasketLigaen games he recorded 12.8ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to win the league title. Flatten also played for Pinar Karsiyaka in Turkish BSL. But in only one game he had just 1 point and 1 assist. He also played 2 games in Basketball Champions League, but he did not score anything. Flatten is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Italy, Sweden (Boras), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce) and The Basketball Tournament (Fort Wayne Champs). Flatten graduated from South Dakota State in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Skyler Flatten Nikos Tsiakmas Forwards: Michalis Tsairelis Michael Gilmore Center: Vangelis Margaritis Coach: Fotis Takianos |
| ISRAEL |
| Johnson comes back to H.Jerusalem - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2012 he was drafted by Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) in first round (7th overall). The former University of Dayton standout is in his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. He has played also professionally in France (Gravelines Dunkerque and JL Bourg), NBA (Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets) and NBA G League (RGV Vipers). Johnson was voted to All-Atlantic 10 Honorable Mention back in 2011 and 2012. Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem roster for 2023-24: Guard: Levi Randolph Forwards: Chris Johnson Yovel Zoosman Centers: Zachary Hankins Gabriel Chachashvili |
| Yovel Zoosman signs with Hapoel Jerusalem - by Meidan Katsnelson |
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Hapoel "Bank Yahav" Jerusalem is happy to announce the signing of Yovel Zoosman (198-SF-1998) for the next 3 years. In doing so, Yuval joins the new acquisition Gabi Tsatsashvili and the rest of the players signed to the team - Oz Blazer, Noam Doberat, Zak Hankins, Levi Randolph, Kadin Carrington and Gilad Levy. Zoosman said after the signing: "I am very happy to join Hapoel. A special and fascinating process is happening here that I quickly connected with and wanted to be a part of. Coach Alexander Dzikic added: "One of our goals this summer was to do our best to strengthen the Israeli squad. One of our first targets was Zoosman. |
| ITALY |
| Reggio Emilia lands Kevin Hervey - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2020-21) season he played at Lokomotiv in Russian league. In 17 Eurocup games he recorded 12.4ppg, 6.9rpg (#5 in the league), 1.2apg and 1.9spg (in top 4) in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. Hervey also played 23 games in VTB United League where he got 11.7ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.5spg in that year. He contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league. They also advanced to the league semifinals. In 2018 he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) in second round (57th overall). Hervey graduated from University of Texas at Arlington. It will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He is a very experienced player. Hervey has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA (OKC Thunder), NBA G League (OKC Blue) and NBA Summer League (OKC Thunder). Among many awards he won NBA G League Midwest Division championship title in 2019. He received All-Sun Belt Player of the Year award back in 2017. |
| JaJuan Johnson (ex Gravelines) joins Brindisi - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played last season at BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 32 games he had very impressive stats: 15.3ppg and 4.0rpg. Great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Honorable Mention. He was also voted to Big Ten All-Defensive Team back in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Turk Telekom in Turkish BSL where in 27 games he recorded 10.5ppg and 4.8rpg in that year. He also played 16 games in Eurocup where he averaged 12.5ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.1bpg in that year. In 2011 he was drafted by New Jersey Nets (NBA) in first round (27th overall). The former Purdue University standout is in his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball. Johnson is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. Johnson has played previously professionally in China (Changsha Bank), Germany (Bayern Muenchen), Russia (Lokomotiv and Krasny Oktyabr), NBA (Houston Rockets), Italy (Cantu and Pistoia), Turkey (Dacka, Besiktas and Acibadem) and NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Cleveland Charge). He won NBA Pro Summer League in Utah championship title in 2015. Johnson was also selected to Big Ten All-Defensive Team back in 2009, 2010 and 2011. |
| Pesaro signs Ray McCallum, ex Nanterre - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2013 he was drafted by Sacramento Kings (NBA) in second round (36th overall). McCallum graduated from University of Detroit Mercy and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He is quite experienced player. McCallum has played in eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in China (Sharks), Germany (Hamburg Towers), Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem), Spain (Unicaja, Rio Breogan and Fuenlabrada), Turkey (Dacka), NBA (Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs, Stockton Kings, Grand Rapids Gold, Greensboro Swarm and Ontario Clippers). McCallum was voted to D-League All-Star Game back in 2017. |
| Brianza Casa signs Agustin Caffaro - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
He was also a member of the Argentinian international program for some years. Caffaro played for Argentinian Senior National Team between 2019 and 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. He also represented Argentina at the World Cup in China four years ago. Caffaro's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.3ppg. Caffaro has played previously professionally in Uruguay (Sayago and Urupan) and Argentina (Boca, Libertad, Instituto, Regatas, and Quimsa). The list of past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Argentinian La Liga in 2020. He was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay Metropolitan League Honorable Mention back in 2020. Brianza Casa Basket 22 Bernareggio roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forward: Center: |
| Juvi Cremona tabs Daniele Magro - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Ferraroni Juvi Cremona (Serie A2) inked experienced 36-year-old former international 208cm center Daniele Magro for the upcoming season. Magro has played for the last two years at Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia. In 44 Serie A2 games, he recorded 7.2ppg and 6.0rpg last season. He helped them to win the Serie A2 Silver title. Magro was also a member of the Italian international program for some years. He played for Italian Senior National Team between 2012 and 2016 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2004. Magro represented Italy at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2015 nine years ago. He has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Benetton Treviso, Trieste, Venezia, Sassari, Brescia, Padova Unione, RO Eurobasket, and Fidenza. Magro was voted to Italian Serie A All-Star Game back in 2013 and 2014. |
| Stephane Gombauld (ex Nancy) is a newcomer at Sassari - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Volos (Greece) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 11.4ppg, 7.7rpg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 65.4%. Gombauld has played previously professionally also in Serbia (KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun) and France (ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket, ADA Blois, CFBB, Saint Chamond and Lille Metropole). Among many awards he won French ProB championship title in 2022. He was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Domestic Player of the Year in 2022. |
| GTK lands Josh Price - by Eurobasket Center | |||
And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Price has played previously professionally in Belgium (Okapi Aalst), Germany (Ehingen/Urspringschule and Falcons) and Uruguay (Trouville). Price graduated from University of Southern Indiana in 2021 and it is his third season in pro basketball. He played also for Indiana University East for 4 years. |
| Murcia lands Troy Caupain, ex Brescia - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Caupain is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Oostende), Israel (Hapoel Holon), Turkey (Dacka), NBA (Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic), Germany (ratiopharm Ulm), NBA G League (Osceola Magic), NBA Summer League (Washington Wizards) and The Basketball Tournament (Nasty Nati). Among many awards his team made it to the Turkish League Semifinals in 2022. Caupain was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention in 2022. He graduated from University of Cincinnati in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Jelinek Dylan Ennis Troy Caupain Forward: Nemanja Radovic Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
| JAPAN |
| Niigata Albirex adds Igbanu to their roster - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Caen Basket Calvados in French NM1 where in 26 games he had 10.0ppg and 5.0rpg in that year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Igbanu also played for SPO Rouen in French ProB. In 8 games he recorded 9.1ppg and 4.5rpg in that year. He also spent pre-season at Denain Voltaire (ProB) in France. Igbanu has played also professionally in Serbia (KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun). He was voted All-AAC Sixth Man of the Year back in 2020. Igbanu graduated from University of Tulsa in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. |
| LATVIA |
| Anorthosis land Gary Talton, ex BK Ogre - by Antonis Katsaros | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at CS SCM Timisoara in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 14 games he recorded 11.2ppg, 3.6rpg and 3.6apg in that year. In 2013 he was drafted by Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) in fourth round (67th overall). The former University of Illinois at Chicago standout is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. Talton is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Greece (Aris, Rethymno, Trikala and Holargos), Lithuania (Lietkabelis), United Kingdom (Plymouth Patriots), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce, RGV Vipers, Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Delaware Blue Coats and Grand Rapids Gold), Romania (Pitesti) and The Basketball Tournament (Fort Wayne Champs). Talton played in the final of D-League in 2015. Anorthosis Ammohostou roster for 2023-24: Kyprianos Maragkos Gary Talton Rafail Eleftheriou Savvas Mavromatis Artemis Tompazos Georgios Tretiakov Georgios Varsos Fanis Vyronos Savvas Mavrommatis Chrisanthos Notaridis |
| MONTENEGRO |
| Bojan Dubljevic (ex Valencia) is a newcomer at Zenit - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2013 he was drafted by Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) in second round (59th overall). Dubljevic has been also a member of Montenegrin international program for some years. He has regularly played for Montenegrin senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Dubljevic represented Montenegro at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 12.8ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 57.7%, 3PT: 61.1%, FT: 87.5%. He has played also professionally for other Montenegrin teams like Lovcen, Ibon Niksic, Buducnost and KK Ibon Niksic 2nd team. Dubljevic won Montenegrin League championship title in 2011 and 2012 and the cup in 2011 and 2012. He was selected to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Center of the Year back in 2017 and 2019. Zenit Saint Petersburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kyle Kuric Timofey Gerasimov Forward: Georgy Zhbanov Centers: Bojan Dubljevic Vincent Hunter |
| NAIA |
| Grace College Lancers: Malone earns prestigious honor from The Leadership Playbook - by Stephan Ditgens |
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WINONA LAKE, Ind. - Grace men's basketball standout Elijah Malone was recently selected as the Student-Athlete of the Year by The Leadership Playbook. The award exists to honor student-athletes who best exemplify sportsmanship, positive leadership and exceptional teamwork. Malone was selected as the men's college recipient; honorees were also chosen for women's college and high school male/female. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com was developed by Jamy Bechler, a former college basketball coach and high school A.D. The program helps athletic departments build stronger cultures by developing better teammates and more positive leaders. It includes hours of programming designed to increase a person's leadership abilities and develop life skills. "We're thrilled to recognize Elijah as a good example of what a student-athlete should be," Bechler said. "Great teams have great teammates, and though no leader is perfect, it's awesome to be able to recognize student-athletes trying to have a positive influence on their teammates and friends. Deserving student-athletes from across the United States were nominated by their coaches, administrators, teammates, and in some cases, even competitors from other schools." Malone was an NAIA Second Team All-American during his junior campaign. He averaged 14.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, leading the team in both categories. He shot 62 percent overall from the floor and 35 percent on 3-pointers. Additionally, he swatted 87 shots this year (2.5 per game), ranking as the second-most in team history for a single season. He blocked a program-record eight shots during a road win at then-No. 3 Arizona Christian. courtesy of gclancers.com |
| NBA |
| Summer Standouts: Jazz's George, Heat's Robinson log massive double-doubles - by Igor Obradovic |
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A Utah 1st-round pick controls the floor and another undrafted gem shines for Miami in Day 2 at NBA 2K24 Summer League. Day 2 of the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas saw more debuts take place, including those of highly touted lottery picks. Yet it was a mid-first round rookie (Keyonte George (6'4''-G-2003, college: Baylor), Utah) and an undrafted sophomore (Orlando Robinson (7'0''-F-2000, college: Fresno St.), Miami) who stole the show while putting up eye-popping numbers in victories that might ensure both their teams advance to the tournament stage next weekend. Keyonte George, Utah Jazz The 16th overall pick of the 2023 Draft had already flashed his potential in the Salt Lake City Summer League. George upped that ante in Vegas, dropping perhaps the best playmaking performance of offseason action so far. The 6-foot-4 guard amassed 33 points on 50% shooting and 10 assists with just two turnovers. That level of orchestration is especially appreciated in what can be a hectic Summer League atmosphere, and the Jazz benefitted by shooting 50% overall and 39% from deep as a team in their 105-99 win over the Clippers. Orlando Robinson, Miami Heat The 7-footer out of Fresno State didn't get drafted in 2022, but the Miami Heat - renowned for their ability to identify diamonds in the rough - have kept him under some form of contract since. Saturday provided more than a hint as to why. Robinson exhibited a tantalizing skill set for a big man, dominating inside and out (3-for-4 from deep) for 36 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks. His zero turnovers in Miami's win over Boston were especially impressive for a young big man in a mistake-ridden atmosphere like Summer League. Cason Wallace (6'4''-G, college: Kentucky), Oklahoma City Thunder With his rookie contract signed, Wallace finally took the floor for the Thunder in Saturday's 91-80 win over Dallas. He didn't disappoint, dropping an absurd six 3-pointers (five in the first half) en route to 20 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes of work. The Thunder are heavy on young talent (Chet Holmgren was also impressive on Saturday), but Wallace showed no hesitation in leading the team in shot attempts without taking away from the flow of the team. Pacers' young guys Indiana's wealth of developing talent came through in its 91-83 win over Washington. Each of them, however, can also take away something to improve. Top-10 pick Jarace Walker stuffed the stat sheet (8 pts, 13 reb, 5 ast, 3 stl, 3 blk) while shooting just 3-for-13 from the field. Isaiah Jackson (6'10''-PF-2002, college: Kentucky) (21 pts, 14 reb) dominated inside while battling through eight personal fouls. Bennedict Mathurin (6'6''-G/F-2002, college: Arizona) showed second-year poise overall (27 pts) while hitting just 3-for-10 from deep. And sophomore guard Andrew Nembhard (6'5''-G-2000, college: Gonzaga) notched identical game highs in assists (8) and turnovers (8). Javon Freeman-Liberty (6'3''-G-1999, college: DePaul), Chicago Bulls On a day most of the Bulls struggled to establish a rhythm, Freeman-Liberty had it in spades. The 6-foot-4 guard, who went undrafted in 2022 before playing for the Windy City Bulls of the G League last season, showed the kind of efficient control that stands out in Summer League. Freeman-Liberty finished with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists while shooting 60% overall and 4-for-6 from deep. Courtesy of NBA |
| Coach Gregg Popovich re-signs at the Spurs - by Igor Obradovic | |||
Popovich has coached there for the last 27 years.
Popovich used to coach USA National Team (as head coach) back in 2017. He won NBA Southwest Division championship title in 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2017. Popovich was voted to Head Coach: NBA All-Star Game back in 2005, 2011, 2013 and 2016. |
| Victor Wembanyama takes decisive on-court step with dominant Summer League performance - by Igor Obradovic |
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The No. 1 overall pick capped a whirlwind few weeks with a scintillating showing at the NBA 2K24 Summer League. LAS VEGAS - Giddy pre-teens strutted through a busy exhibit hall at the inaugural NBA Con on Saturday cradling fresh boxes of sneakers, while a teenager sat on a couch in a cramped back room chopping it up with legends. As triple-digit temperatures baked the streets outside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, San Antonio Spurs French phenom Victor Wembanyama (7'4''-F-2004) held a microphone and a captive audience clinging to every word of a conversation featuring the past and the future of the NBA. 'As of today, I'm just a rookie,' the French phenom told Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (7'2''-C-1947, college: UCLA), and Isiah Thomas, who moderated the panel discussion. 'I don't have one NBA game in me. I've just got everything to learn. The truth was, yeah, I didn't know what I was doing [in the NBA Summer League opener on Friday]. And for the next games, I'm probably not going to know what I'm doing, too. But it's going to come as time goes and hopefully, we'll be ready for the season. I'm still a kid. [I'm] just ready to learn.' Wembanyama inched another solid step Sunday in that direction with a bounce-back performance in Game 2 of his NBA 2K24 Summer League experience. Fresh off a shaky showing Friday in his debut, Wembanyama smashed foot to gas early in speeding to a 4-for-5 shooting first half that yielded 11 points to go with six rebounds, a pair of blocks and only one turnover. As 'go Spurs, go' chants echoed in pockets throughout the arena near the end of San Antonio's 85-80 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the rookie would finish the contest with a team-high 27 points on 9-for-14 shooting, a game-high 12 rebounds, three blocks and a steal in cementing an eye-popping glimpse of what appears to be on the horizon. 'I wish we would've won the game,' Wembanyama said. 'Personally, it's normal to get better every game. Two days ago was my first game. I had so much s-- going on with the draft. To me, it's just me getting comfortable with myself and with my body. Before today, I had like two practices and one game. So, it's just getting going.' Wembanyama ratcheted up the aggression from the onset and drilled his second attempt of the night from 17 feet out with 4:44 left in the opening quarter. An overly deferential start in his debut on Friday negatively affected the rookie's ability to find a rhythm. Wembanyama remedied that in Game 2, lighting up Portland for nine points on 3-of-3 shooting in the second quarter alone. 'It's Summer League, and he's got a big future, got a big season coming and all of that stuff,' Spurs assistant coach Matt Nielsen said. 'But there's no doubt there's a lot of attention, and I'd be lying if like he didn't probably didn't feel some of that [in the summer league opener]. I can't speak for him. But I think he showed the talent that he is and the resilience that he just stepped up and wanted to be better in the areas that we spoke about. He did a good job.' The rookie racked up 16 of his 27 points in the second half as San Antonio rallied from a 13-point deficit with 6:19 left to play to close the gap to one point with 1:58 remaining on the big man's 26-footer off an assist from Malaki Branham (6'5''-F-2003, college: Ohio St.). 'He's amazing,' Spurs guard Blake Wesley (6'5''-G-2003, college: Notre Dame) said. 'He's an amazing person on and off the court. He had a rough first one as you can see. But he bounced back like he said he was. He's gifted.' The performance capped a 22-day odyssey, taking off from France and landing in New York for the NBA Draft. The day after the Spurs selected Wembanyama No. 1 overall, the big man touched down in San Antonio for a formal introduction to the city, as one enterprising citizen acquainted the 19-year-old with breakfast tacos while a private jet sat nearby idling on the tarmac. An epic dinner at the chef's table of Bliss followed hours later, and the new Spur peppered franchise legends Tim Duncan (6'11''-F/C-1976, college: Wake Forest), Manu Ginobili (6'6''-G-1977, agency: Interperformances), David Robinson (7'1''-C-1965, college: Navy) and Sean Elliott (6'8''-F-1968, college: Arizona) with a plethora of inquiries about how to best handle his new life in the spotlight. Soon after, Wembanyama boarded a flight bound for Portland, where he'd take care of some off-the-court business at Nike before heading back to San Antonio to grind through a handful of workouts with his new teammates. By July 6, Wembanyama would find himself back on a plane en route to join the Spurs in Las Vegas ahead of his Friday NBA Summer League debut. Hectic turnaround, for sure. But for Wembanyama, this marked the beginning of the journey. He'll stay in Las Vegas a few more days supporting his new teammates while completing a brutal daily schedule that consists of at least five different time commitments with various entities tipping off every morning. It's unlikely he'll play another minute of competitive basketball before the start of the upcoming preseason. In fact, when Wembanyama returns San Antonio, the club plans to sit down with him to discuss what's next, before determining the next course of action based on what the player wants. 'I'm glad it's over,' the rookie said of his whirlwind schedule of non-basketball activities. 'I just want to hoop. I just want to work out, [and] lift because this is my life. Every first pick's got to go through this. It just makes me better for the future.' In just two outings in Las Vegas, the rookie would quickly come to understand the magnitude of his presence. The lighted digital signage greeting visitors driving into the parking lot of the Thomas & Mack Center continually read 'Event Sold Out.' In fact, NBA Summer League sold out its first three days in Las Vegas, while Wembanyama's two showings generated capacity crowds. Abdul-Jabbar watched Wembanyama's summer league debut from a courtside seat, while a contingent of Spurs including coach Gregg Gregg Popovich , assistant coach Brett Brown, general manager Brian Wright and CEO R.C. Buford sat a few rows behind taking in the moment. Veteran teammates Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell also attended Wembanyama's debut. Interestingly, Gregg Popovich, 74, signed a five-year extension the day after Wembanyama's NBA Summer League debut. 'It truly means something to me that such great people were in attendance for my game yesterday,' Wembanyama told Abdul-Jabbar and Thomas. 'You said it's an honor for you to be with us. But it's truly an honor for me to be with you two guys. Yesterday during the game, every time I got the ball, I heard the people start cheering. Really all this love, all this attention, I think the best thing the fans can do for me as a rookie, as a new player, [is] just [show] that love. I hope I can give it back over the years and I think the best way for me to give it back to the fans is get some rings.' Abdul-Jabbar and Thomas own a combined eight. 'The difficulty is learning how you can best contribute to a winning effort,' Abdul-Jabbar explained to Wembanyama. 'That's what you've got to learn how to do with your skill set. You will find out what that is basically in preseason. You'll find out a lot about that.' Wembanyama already seems to be gaining an understanding of the importance of rest, time management skills, and saying the word, 'no.' Shortly after the rookie wrapped up the conversation with Abdul-Jabbar and Thomas, he headed over to another stage at NBA Con to take part in the league's announcement of the new In-Season Tournament during a live broadcast on ESPN. Joining young stars on the stage in Trae Young, Cade Cunningham, Paolo Banchero, Anthony Edwards as well as Golden State coach Steve Kerr, Wembanyama announced the participants in Group B of the Western Conference In-Season Tournament field. Later that night, the new Spur was scheduled to appear at the Summer Players Party at Tao nightclub hosted by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and the NBA's Players Association. Rapper Lil Baby performed at the event with players such as James Harden, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum and Chet Holmgren in attendance. Wembanyama was a no-show, though. He declined attending the exclusive invitation-only party, despite signing the richest deal in Fanatics history. The rookie instead opted for rest heading into Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers, maintaining a disciplined sleeping regimen that includes the forward putting away his phone for the night well before 10 p.m. on most occasions. 'It takes a while. You have things to learn,' Abdul-Jabbar told the future of the Spurs franchise, before looking into the crowd. 'He's an intelligent young man. He'll get it done.' Courtesy of NBA |
| NEW ZEALAND |
| Stats Leaders |
| Webster's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds, while his team beat Giants (#7, 6-10) 86-75. Nuggets maintains the 2nd position in New Zealand league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Nuggets will need more victories to improve their 12-5 record. In the team's last game Webster had a remarkable 58.8% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Nuggets, through which he has constantly improved. Tai Webster averages this season 20.3ppg, 8.0rpg and 5.5apg. Second best performed player last round was Jeremy Kendle (186-G-1988) of Sharks. He is American guard in his first season at Sharks. In the last game Kendle recorded impressive 38 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists. Bad luck as Sharks lost that game 87-96 to the higher-ranked Rams (#4, 11-6). Sharks are still at the very bottom. 12 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Sharks managed to get this year. Kendle is one of the most experienced players at Sharks and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.9ppg (#1). He also recorded 8.9 assists per game. Third place about best performers goes to guard Javion Blake (191-G-1997, agency: Haylett Sports) of Jets (#9). Blake scored 29 points and passed five assists. Despite Blake's great performance Jets lost 92-123 to the higher-ranked Saints (#5, 8-9). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Jets can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 5-12 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Blake he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Blake has individually a great season in New Zealand. After 15 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 23.0ppg (2nd best) and assists with 6.4apg (4th best). He also has FGP: 60.9% and 3PT: 41.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Callum McRae (216-C-1999) of Giants - 15 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Elijah Thomas (206-F-1996) of Saints - 22 points and 6 rebounds 6. Tevin Brown (196-G-1998) of Rams - 24 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Derone Raukawa (181-G-1994) of Hawks - 28 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Anthony Hilliard (195-G/F-1986) of Airs - 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Galin Smith (206-F-1998) of Rams - 18 points and 10 rebounds 10. Samuel Timmins (211-F/C-1997) of Nuggets - 20 points and 6 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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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in NBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Tuatara (13-3) in Tamatea on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Hawks (6-10) 95-83. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Tuatara. Hawks dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tuatara's 34. The former international guard Derone Raukawa (181-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 4 assists. American forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: Arizona) contributed with 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international power forward Robert Loe (211-1991, college: St.Louis) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for Tuatara. Hawks moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Giants. Tuatara at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Hawks is looking forward to face Jets (#9) in Palmerston North in the next round. Tuatara will play at home against Saints (#5) and is hoping to win this game. The game in Stoke was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Nuggets (12-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Giants (6-10). Nuggets defeated Giants 86-75. The former international guard Tai Webster (193-1995, college: Nebraska) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Samuel Timmins chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Center Callum McRae (216-1999, college: Sacramento St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Giants' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Nuggets have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 12-5 record behind leader Tuatara. Giants at the other side keep the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Hawks. Nuggets will play against Airs (#8) in New Plymouth in the next round where they are favorite. Giants will play at home against Sharks and hope to get back on the winning track. The game between fifth ranked Saints (8-9) and 9th ranked Jets (5-11) in Wellington on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Saints outscored guests from Palmerston North 123-92. Izayah Mauriohooho-Leafa notched 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort. Even 29 points and 5 assists by Javion Blake did not help to save the game for Jets. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Saints maintains fifth position with 8-9 record. Loser Jets keep the ninth place with 11 games lost. Saints will meet league's leader Tuatara in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jets will play against Hawks (#7) in Tamatea and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Rams beat Sharks on the road 96-87. Bulls won against Airs on its own court 93-87. Rams managed to outperform Jets in Christchurch 99-83. Sharks - Rams 87-96 No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Rams (10-6) beat bottom-ranked Sharks (5-12) in Southland 96-87 on Thursday. Rams outrebounded Sharks 37-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Tevin Brown (196-1998, college: Murray St.) notched 24 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and international guard Walter Brown (190-2003) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even 38 points (!!!) and 7 assists (on 16-of-20 shooting from the field) by American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-1988, college: Bellarmine) did not help to save the game for Sharks. Australian forward Grant Anticevich (206-1999, college: California) added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Five Rams and four Sharks players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rams maintains fourth position with 10-6 record. Sharks lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Rams will meet at home higher ranked Bulls (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Sharks will play against Giants (#6) in Stoke and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sharks: J.Kendle 38+2reb+7ast, A.Burton 15+2ast, J.Cunningham 14+5reb, G.Anticevich 12+11reb+2ast, H.Sione 3+2reb, H.Benjamin 3+1reb+1ast Rams: T.Brown 24+9reb+7ast, C.Webster 18+3reb+1ast, M.Darling 17+3reb+2ast, B.Walter 17+5reb+3ast, T.Britt 11+3reb+5ast, G.Smith 9+3reb+2ast Giants - Nuggets 75-86 The game in Stoke was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Nuggets (12-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Giants (6-10). Nuggets defeated Giants 86-75. Nuggets dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Giants' 36. The former international guard Tai Webster (193-1995, college: Nebraska) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international power forward Samuel Timmins (211-1997, college: Washington) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Nuggets players scored in double figures. Center Callum McRae (216-1999, college: Sacramento St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Samuel Dempster (194-1990) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Giants' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Nuggets have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 12-5 record behind leader Tuatara. Giants at the other side keep the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Hawks. Nuggets will play against Airs (#8) in New Plymouth in the next round where they are favorite. Giants will play at home against Sharks and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Giants: N.Trathen 17+3reb, C.McRae 15+15reb+6ast, S.Dempster 14+7reb+2ast, T.Marsh 7, T.Ingham 6+3reb+3ast, M.Alexander 6+2reb+1ast Nuggets: T.Webster 22+13reb+8ast, S.Timmins 20+6reb+1ast, M.Harris 13+8reb+1ast, N.McCullough 12+1reb, T.Withers 7+8reb+1ast, A.Jack 6+3reb Saints - Jets 123-92 The game between fifth ranked Saints (8-9) and 9th ranked Jets (5-11) in Wellington on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Saints outscored guests from Palmerston North 123-92. Saints dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Jets' 34. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international guard Izayah Mauriohooho-Leafa (188-1996, college: Sacramento St.) notched 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and American forward Elijah Thomas (206-1996, college: Clemson) supported him with 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Five Saints players scored in double figures. Even 29 points and 5 assists by American guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Jets. His fellow American import guard Mustapha Heron (196-1997, college: St.John's) added 22 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Saints maintains fifth position with 8-9 record. Loser Jets keep the ninth place with 11 games lost. Saints will meet league's leader Tuatara in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jets will play against Hawks (#7) in Tamatea and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Jets: J.Blake 29+4reb+5ast, M.Heron 22+4reb+2ast, M.Jones 10+9reb+3ast, S.Campbell 8+2reb+2ast, C.Lachlan 6+1reb, D.Pippen 5+2reb+2ast Saints: E.Thomas 22+6reb+1ast, I.Mauriohooho-Le'afa 19+6reb+5ast, T.Samuel 15+1reb+1ast, I.Mucius 13+8reb+1ast, T.Vodanovich 13+5reb+2ast, K.Adnam 12+4reb+11ast Bulls - Airs 93-87 Very expected game when 8th ranked Airs (5-10) lost to second ranked Bulls (11-5) in Pukekohe 87-93 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Bulls looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international forward Daniel Fotu (203-1999, college: SMC) notched 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Jamaal Brantley (198-1993, college: Cameron) supported him with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Brantley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by American swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) did not help to save the game for Airs. His fellow American import guard Kendrick Ray (188-1994, college: KSU) added 22 points and 4 assists for the guests. Four Bulls and five Airs players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Bulls went down to third position due to points difference. Loser Airs keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Bulls will meet Rams (#4) in the next round. Airs will play against the league's second-placed Nuggets (#2) in Dunedin and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Airs: A.Hilliard 23+6reb+5ast, K.Ray 22+4reb+4ast, A.Rissetto 14+2reb+1ast, A.Fletcher 11+7reb+2ast, D.Carlin 10+8reb+2ast, T.Cameron 5+1reb Bulls: D.Fotu 22+7reb+1ast, I.Davidson 21+4reb+1ast, J.Brantley 13+9reb+6ast, J.Wilson-Frame 12+2reb+2ast, M.Freeman 11+2reb, D.Kelman-Poto 9+3reb+2ast Hawks - Tuatara 95-83 The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Tuatara (13-3) in Tamatea on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Hawks (6-10) 95-83. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Tuatara. Hawks dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tuatara's 34. The former international guard Derone Raukawa (181-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 4 assists. American forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: Arizona) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international power forward Robert Loe (211-1991, college: St.Louis) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and Australian guard Jarrad Weeks (183-1989) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Tuatara. Four Hawks and five Tuatara players scored in double figures. Hawks moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Giants. Tuatara at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Hawks is looking forward to face Jets (#9) in Palmerston North in the next round. Tuatara will play at home against Saints (#5) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Tuatara: R.Te Rangi 18+2ast, J.Weeks 17+6reb+1ast, C.Gliddon 14+5reb+1ast, R.Loe 11+12reb+5ast, K.Perrott-Hunt 10+2reb+3ast, J.Lawson 8+4reb+1ast Hawks: D.Raukawa 28+2reb+4ast, I.Lee 19+10reb, J.Hunt 11+7reb+1ast, H.Harris 10+8reb+3ast, J.Ngatai 9+2reb+3ast, J.Kenny 7+2reb+7ast Jets - Rams 83-99 Very predictable result when fourth ranked Rams (10-6) won against 9th ranked Jets (5-11) in Palmerston North 99-83 on Sunday. Rams made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Galin Smith (206-1998, college: Maryland) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Tevin Brown (196-1998, college: Murray St.) supported him with 22 points. Four Rams players scored in double figures. Rams' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Danny Pippen (206-1997, college: Kent St.) did not help to save the game for Jets. Guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) added 23 points and 7 assists for the hosts. Rams maintains fourth position with 10-6 record. Loser Jets keep the ninth place with 11 games lost. Rams will meet at home higher ranked Bulls (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Jets will play against Hawks (#7) in Tamatea and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Jets: D.Pippen 24+10reb+4ast, J.Blake 23+4reb+7ast, M.Heron 18+5reb+2ast, M.Jones 8+6reb+1ast, J.Liam 4+2reb+2ast, S.Campbell 4+3reb+1ast Rams: T.Brown 22+2reb+1ast, G.Smith 18+10reb+1ast, T.Baxter Jr. 13+5reb, M.Darling 12+3reb+1ast, T.Britt 10+3reb+2ast, B.Walter 9+4reb+3ast |
| NIGERIA |
| Niigata Albirex adds Igbanu to their roster - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Caen Basket Calvados in French NM1 where in 26 games he had 10.0ppg and 5.0rpg in that year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Igbanu also played for SPO Rouen in French ProB. In 8 games he recorded 9.1ppg and 4.5rpg in that year. He also spent pre-season at Denain Voltaire (ProB) in France. Igbanu has played also professionally in Serbia (KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun). He was voted All-AAC Sixth Man of the Year back in 2020. Igbanu graduated from University of Tulsa in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. |
| PARAGUAY |
| San Jose cilinch the title - by Eurobasket News |
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Colonias G. - San Jose 69-77 San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Colonias G.'s 32. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jeremiah Wood (200-1985, agency: Inception Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Alejandro Peralta (195-1991, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 11 points and 5 assists for the winners. Juan Poison replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds and Brazilian center Vinicius Malachias (209-1999) added 7 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Colonias G. Top scorers: Colonias G.: P.Juan 32+12reb+2ast, F.Vieta 10+4reb+2ast, F.Hugo 8+2reb, M.Vinicius 7+10reb+1ast, S.Pierotti 6+3reb+9ast, S.Galarza 6+2reb San Jose: J.Wood 19+13reb+5ast, E.Riveros 12+1reb+5ast, A.Peralta 11+4reb+5ast, V.Ochipinti 10+2reb, R.Sanchez 8+6reb+3ast, T.Gomez 5+4reb |
| POLAND |
| GTK lands Josh Price - by Eurobasket Center | |||
And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Price has played previously professionally in Belgium (Okapi Aalst), Germany (Ehingen/Urspringschule and Falcons) and Uruguay (Trouville). Price graduated from University of Southern Indiana in 2021 and it is his third season in pro basketball. He played also for Indiana University East for 4 years. |
| PUERTO RICO |
| Stats Leaders - BSN |
| BSN Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Bayamon step closer to the Final, Guaynabo take the lead - by Eurobasket News |
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Bayamon - San German 77-71 It was a good game for American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 9 rebounds. The former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) answered with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) added 21 points in the effort for Atleticos. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Bayamon: K.Doolittle 18+9reb+1ast, I.Romero 13+9reb, J.Mojica 12+1reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 12+3reb+7ast, M.Jones 9+4reb+1ast, S.Thompson Jr. 8+4reb+2ast San German: N.Mason 21+4reb+3ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 15+9reb+4ast, T.Fernandez 11+3reb+5ast, J.Erazo 10+7reb+1ast, J.Bryan Diaz 8+4reb, L.Hernandez 4+5reb+1ast Guaynabo - Carolina 89-84 Mets made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American power forward DeMarcus Cousins (211-1990, college: Kentucky) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. The former international guard Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) helped adding 19 points. Five Mets players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU, agency: Shark Sports Management) with 35 points (!!!) and the former international swingman Alex Franklin (198-1988, college: Siena) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Gigantes' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Guaynabo: D.Cousins 22+10reb+2ast, J.Paige 19+4reb+3ast, M.Creek 14+8reb+1ast, E.Crawford 14+4reb+1ast, G.Browne 10+5reb+7ast, F.Han 6+4reb+3ast Carolina: T.Waters 35+4reb+3ast, A.Franklin 16+11reb+3ast, M.Scott 15+9reb+3ast, I.Cruz 9+4reb+6ast, G.Conditt IV 7+10reb+1ast, J.Torres 2+1reb |
| RUSSIA |
| Bojan Dubljevic (ex Valencia) is a newcomer at Zenit - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2013 he was drafted by Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) in second round (59th overall). Dubljevic has been also a member of Montenegrin international program for some years. He has regularly played for Montenegrin senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Dubljevic represented Montenegro at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 12.8ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 57.7%, 3PT: 61.1%, FT: 87.5%. He has played also professionally for other Montenegrin teams like Lovcen, Ibon Niksic, Buducnost and KK Ibon Niksic 2nd team. Dubljevic won Montenegrin League championship title in 2011 and 2012 and the cup in 2011 and 2012. He was selected to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Center of the Year back in 2017 and 2019. Zenit Saint Petersburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kyle Kuric Timofey Gerasimov Forward: Georgy Zhbanov Centers: Bojan Dubljevic Vincent Hunter |
| SENEGAL |
| Moussa Diagne joins Murcia - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Diagne's team won InterContinental Cup in 2023. The previous (2021-22) season he played at MoraBanc Andorra. In 31 Liga Endesa games he averaged 4.8ppg and 3.5rpg in that year. Diagne also played 18 games in Eurocup where he got 5.2ppg and 4.4rpg in that year. He was a member of Senegalese Senior National Team between 2016 and 2020. Diagne has played previously for five other teams: Barca, Fuenlabrada, Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada Madrid, Avila and Torrejon. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. Diagne's team won InterContinental Cup in 2023. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Jelinek Dylan Ennis Forward: Nemanja Radovic Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
| SERBIA |
| Nemanja Popovic is a newcomer at BC Mega MIS Beograd - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Podgorica (Montenegro) six years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 5.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.4apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 60.0%, FT: 62.5%. Popovic has played previously for four other teams: OKK Beograd, KK FMP Meridian Beograd, Vizura and Zarkovo. He won Serbian Junior League championship title in 2018 and 2019. Popovic was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League Regular Season Honorable Mention in 2022. BC Mega MIS Beograd roster for 2023-24: Guards: Petar Milosavcevic Stefan Miljenovic Forwards: Nemanja Popovic Timotej Malovec Andrija Jelavic Ognjen Srzentic |
| SLOVAKIA |
| Spisski Rytieri signs Luwane Pipkins, ex Olomoucko - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He played last season at Olomoucko in NBL league in Czech Republic. In 8 games he had very impressive stats: 21.1ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.9apg and 2.1spg. He also played for KK Gostivar in North Macedonian Prva Liga where in 15 games he recorded also remarkable stats: 17.9ppg, 4.2rpg, 4.9apg and 2.1spg (in top 4). He has played previously professionally in Georgia (Rustavi) and Portugal (Galitos-Barreiro). Pipkins was voted All-Atlantic 10 Co-Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2018. He graduated from Providence College in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. Pipkins played also for University of Massachusetts for 3 years. |
| Iskra Svit signs rookie Dajour Dickens in his first year in pro basketball - by Michal Duchovic | ||||
Dickens started his college career at Providence College (NCAA). Then he moved to Old Dominion University (NCAA). Dickens' high school career he had spent at Bethel in Hampton, VA. Of course it will be Dickens' first season in professional basketball. BK Iskra Svit roster for 2023-24: Guards: Robert Rozanek Simon Turza Julius Brown Forwards: Dajour Dickens Bryson Mozone Center: David Harabin Coach: Lukas Varga |
| SLOVENIA |
| Aleksej Nikolic (ex Gran Canaria) agreed terms with Chalon/Saone - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. Nikolic has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. He represented Slovenia at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. Nikolic's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.0ppg, 1.0apg. Nikolic is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Bosnia (Spars), Serbia (Partizan), Germany (Brose Bamberg and Baunach), France (Gravelines Dunkerque), Slovenia (Zlatorog) and Italy (Treviso). Nikolic won German Bundesliga championship title in 2016 and 2017. Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro A Most Improved Player of the Year award back in 2017. ES Chalon-Sur-Saone roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antoine Eito Aleksej Nikolic Forwards: Olivier Cortale Kenny Baptiste |
| SPAIN |
| Moussa Diagne joins Murcia - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Diagne's team won InterContinental Cup in 2023. The previous (2021-22) season he played at MoraBanc Andorra. In 31 Liga Endesa games he averaged 4.8ppg and 3.5rpg in that year. Diagne also played 18 games in Eurocup where he got 5.2ppg and 4.4rpg in that year. He was a member of Senegalese Senior National Team between 2016 and 2020. Diagne has played previously for five other teams: Barca, Fuenlabrada, Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada Madrid, Avila and Torrejon. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. Diagne's team won InterContinental Cup in 2023. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Jelinek Dylan Ennis Forward: Nemanja Radovic Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
| Murcia lands Troy Caupain, ex Brescia - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Caupain is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Oostende), Israel (Hapoel Holon), Turkey (Dacka), NBA (Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic), Germany (ratiopharm Ulm), NBA G League (Osceola Magic), NBA Summer League (Washington Wizards) and The Basketball Tournament (Nasty Nati). Among many awards his team made it to the Turkish League Semifinals in 2022. Caupain was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention in 2022. He graduated from University of Cincinnati in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Jelinek Dylan Ennis Troy Caupain Forward: Nemanja Radovic Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
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| Florian Steinmann joins Massagno - by Luca Maffioli | ||||
He has been also a member of Swiss international program for some years. Steinmann has regularly played for Swiss senior team since 2013 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. He represented Switzerland at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: Score-4 (15.5ppg), 5.4rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 55.8%, 3PT: 26.0%, FT: 77.1%. Steinmann has played previously for eight other teams: Neuchatel, Fribourg, Lugano, Monthey, Geneve, Martigny, Vevey Riviera and Bernex. His team won Swiss Cup in 2014 and 2019. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Honorable Mention in 2021. |
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| TBL Round 4: Leader SWU loses to Wave - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated SWU (3-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Wave (4-0) 103-98. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of SWU. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Wave dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to SWU's 46. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists. British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Filipino point guard James Martinez (170-1987) chipped in 20 points and 14 assists. Ukrainian swingman Sergii Pryimak (204-1996, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Wave have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Tigers. SWU at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Devil Rays. Wave is looking forward to face league's leader Tigers in Bangkok in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. SWU will play on the road against T-REX in Nakhon Ratchasima and is hoping to win this game. Another exciting game was between sixth ranked T-REX and 7th ranked Thunders where T-REX (2-2) crushed Thunders (1-3) on the road with 22-point difference 119-97. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 15 assists and 5 steals. Jeff Dumelod Viernes contributed with 30 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Polish Robert Kowalczyk (202-1995) replied with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 25 rebounds and 4 assists for Thunders. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. T-REX moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pythons. Thunders lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Mammoth. T-REX will play against higher ranked SWU (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Thunders will play against the league's leader Tigers in Bangkok to get more than just one victory in their record. A very close game took place in between Tigers and Pythons. Top-ranked Tigers (4-0) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Pythons (2-2). Tigers managed to escape with a 2-point win 79-77 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pythons. Worth to mention a great performance of Gabriel Yeumo who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side Sarion McGee responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. Tigers have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Wave. Newly promoted Pythons keep the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with T-REX. Tigers will meet at home Thunders (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pythons will play against Devil Rays and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 4 Devil Rays defeated Eagles in a road game 106-100. Eagles - Devil Rays 100-106 There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Eagles (0-4) were defeated at home by fourth ranked Devil Rays (3-1) 106-100 on Sunday. Devil Rays looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Toby Sathitsumpan (182-2001) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and American guard Jose Nouchanthavong (187, college: S.Maine) who added 25 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Nouchanthavong is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. At the losing side Filipino guard Patrick Cabahug (186) responded with 42 points (!!!) and Patrick Tchuente produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 22 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with SWU. Newly promoted Eagles still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Kings. Devil Rays will meet at home Pythons (#5) in the next round. Eagles will play against Kings (#10) and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Eagles: P.Cabahug 42+4reb+1ast, T.Patrick 22+22reb+2ast, M.Edsel 19+8reb+8ast, V.Damian 11+2reb+2ast, A.Leo 6+13reb+1ast, L.Woratep 0+1reb Devil Rays: S.Toby 35+5reb+6ast, J.Nouchanthavong 25+7reb+9ast, F.Tew 15+25reb+1ast, E.Lorenzo 13+4reb+1ast, T.Suphakit 7+4ast, K.Panudet 6+3reb+1ast Thunders - T-REX 97-119 Another exciting game was between sixth ranked T-REX and 7th ranked Thunders where T-REX (2-2) crushed Thunders (1-3) on the road with 22-point difference 119-97. T-REX forced 21 Thunders turnovers. It was a great shooting night for T-REX especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 15 assists and 5 steals. Filipino point guard Jeff Dumelod Viernes (172-1989) contributed with 30 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Scharer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Polish Robert Kowalczyk (202-1995) replied with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 25 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Trent Baker (191-1996, college: CBC) added 21 points in the effort for Thunders. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. T-REX moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pythons. Thunders lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Mammoth. T-REX will play against higher ranked SWU (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Thunders will play against the league's leader Tigers in Bangkok to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Thunders: R.Kowalczyk 27+25reb+4ast, T.Baker 21+1reb+2ast, N.Thacharin 15+3reb+4ast, A.Williams 14+5reb+2ast, S.Panupat 9+1reb+1ast, D.Witchapol 3+1reb+1ast T-REX: A.Scharer 33+12reb+15ast, J.Dumelod Viernes 30+7reb+6ast, T.Robinson 23+10reb+1ast, A.Joshua 17+5reb+1ast, D.Patchaya 4+1reb, S.Kittipat 2 SWU - Wave 98-103 The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated SWU (3-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Wave (4-0) 103-98. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of SWU. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Wave dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to SWU's 46. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists. British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Filipino point guard James Martinez (170-1987) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 assists. Ukrainian swingman Sergii Pryimak (204-1996, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds and Filipino Argel Mendoza added 21 points and 10 assists respectively for lost side. Five Wave and four SWU players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Wave have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Tigers. SWU at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Devil Rays. Wave is looking forward to face league's leader Tigers in Bangkok in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. SWU will play on the road against T-REX in Nakhon Ratchasima and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: SWU: S.Pryimak 26+16reb+3ast, A.Mendoza 21+3reb+10ast, U.Vladislav 20+7reb+4ast, D.Eduardo 16+9reb+2ast, K.Chatchon 5+1reb+6ast, B.Kannaphop 5+3reb+1ast Wave: M.Williams 25+14reb+1ast, J.Martinez 20+3reb+14ast, S.Supakorn 16+3reb+1ast, R.Miller 14+16reb+6ast, E.Hernal 11+7reb+6ast, T.Norapat 6 Pythons - Tigers 77-79 A very close game took place in between Tigers and Pythons. Top-ranked Tigers (4-0) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Pythons (2-2). Tigers managed to escape with a 2-point win 79-77 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pythons. Worth to mention a great performance of Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-1988) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and Nattapat Biasumrit who added 13 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Sarion McGee (203, college: John A.Logan) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Brian Garrett (193, college: CS Monterey) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Tigers have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Wave. Newly promoted Pythons keep the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with T-REX. Tigers will meet at home Thunders (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pythons will play against Devil Rays and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pythons: S.McGee 27+13reb+2ast, B.Garrett 25+5reb, T.Udomchot 10+7reb+1ast, Z.Han Wong 9+4reb+8ast, D.Apisittinan 6+11reb, A.Pisters 0+1reb+1ast Tigers: S.Takamin 21+4reb+2ast, S.Peerachet 14+4reb+2ast, B.Nattapat 13+13reb+2ast, Y.Gabriel 13+15reb+1ast, T.Hazelbaker 12+1reb+2ast, H.Jonathan 3+3reb |
| TBL Round 3: Tigers keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Tigers smashed Kings in Bangkok 93-39. Tigers held Kings to an opponent 21.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 50.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Tigers forced 24 Kings turnovers and outrebounded them 55-38 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-1988) who scored 8 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Takamin Sirijariyaporn (181-1997) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Marlon Monte who recorded 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Kings' coach R. Mortel gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Kings will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Tigers will try to continue on its current victory against Pythons on the road. Another exciting game was played in Nakhon Ratchasima between Devil Rays and T-REX where Devil Rays (3-1) beat T-REX (2-2) on the road 102-88. It was a good game for the former international Toby Sathitsumpan (182-2001) who led his team to a victory with 50 points (!!!). Tew Fra contributed with 18 points, 26 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Devil Rays' coach S. Premprapan allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) answered with 37 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists for T-REX. Devil Rays will play against Eagles (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. T-REX will play against Thunders (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track. SWU delivered the third victory on Saturday night. This time they beat Thunders (1-3) 93-82. It was a great evening for Argel Mendoza who led his team to a victory scoring 33 points (!!!), 5 assists and 5 steals. The best for the losing side was Aaron Williams with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. Thunders' coach P. Prasarnkaew rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. SWU will meet at home Wave in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Thunders will play against T-REX (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 3 Wave crushed Mammoth in a road game 112-64. Winless Kings was beaten by Mammoth at home 60-64. The best stats of 3rd round was 7 points, 19 rebounds and 6 blocks by Alex Smith of Mammoth. Tigers - Kings 93-39 Tigers smashed Kings in Bangkok 93-39. Tigers held Kings to an opponent 21.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 50.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Tigers forced 24 Kings turnovers and outrebounded them 55-38 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-1988) who scored 8 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Takamin Sirijariyaporn (181-1997) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Marlon Monte who recorded 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Jonathan Ballon added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Kings' coach R. Mortel gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Kings will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Tigers will try to continue on its current victory against Pythons on the road. Top scorers: Kings: M.Marlon 14+6reb+4ast, B.Jonathan 10+9reb, P.Kittiphat 9+3reb, T.Phathit 2+8reb, T.Natthakit 2+5reb, T.Supathanik 2+4reb+1ast Tigers: K.Soradech 17+4reb+1ast, B.Hiran 14+5reb+3ast, S.Takamin 13+6reb+6ast, T.Siriwut 12+10reb+1ast, S.Tikhun 11+3reb+3ast, T.Hazelbaker 11+7reb+1ast Thunders - SWU 82-93 SWU delivered the third victory on Saturday night. This time they beat Thunders (1-3) 93-82. SWU looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for Filipino Argel Mendoza who led his team to a victory scoring 33 points (!!!), 5 assists and 5 steals. Eduardo Doroteo helped adding 26 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Aaron Williams (198-1991, college: Chicago St.) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import guard Trent Baker (191-1996, college: CBC) scored 23 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Thunders' coach P. Prasarnkaew rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. SWU will meet at home Wave in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Thunders will play against T-REX (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Thunders: A.Williams 25+13reb+2ast, T.Baker 23+3reb+8ast, N.Thacharin 15+4reb+5ast, R.Kowalczyk 9+14reb+2ast, D.Witchapol 5+4reb+2ast, S.Panupat 3 SWU: A.Mendoza 33+2reb+5ast, D.Eduardo 26+7reb+2ast, S.Pryimak 15+13reb+5ast, J.Srisuk 8+3reb+2ast, K.Chatchon 5+1reb+11ast, U.Vladislav 3+11reb+2ast Mammoth - Wave 64-112 There was no surprise when Mammoth (1-3) was crushed at home by Wave (4-0) 112-64 on Saturday. Wave dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Mammoth's 18. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 41 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Mammoth's players. It was a great evening for Filipino point guard James Martinez (170-1987) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 15 assists. American center Raymond Miller (204-1988, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 22 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Wave players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Chalormdech Limsuwan (190) with 21 points and Cholasit Kitbumroong (-2000) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wave will meet SWU (#4) in the next round. Mammoth will have a break next round. Top scorers: Mammoth: C.Limsuwan 21+3reb+1ast, C.Kitbumroong 13+3reb+2ast, J.Cawaling 12+2reb+2ast, K.Rashad Hodges 5+4reb+3ast, N.Djaruwat 4+5reb, A.Smith 4+6reb Wave: J.Martinez 40+1reb+15ast, R.Miller 22+19reb+5ast, E.Hernal 18+2reb+7ast, M.Williams 16+4reb+6ast, J.Thitipong 5+2ast, S.Aphirat 4+2ast T-REX - Devil Rays 88-102 Another exciting game was played in Nakhon Ratchasima between Devil Rays and T-REX where Devil Rays (3-1) beat T-REX (2-2) on the road 102-88. They outrebounded T-REX 55-43 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a good game for the former international Toby Sathitsumpan (182-2001) who led his team to a victory with 50 points (!!!). Tew Fra contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 26 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Devil Rays' coach S. Premprapan allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) answered with 37 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import Tevis Robinson (198-1995, college: JWU, FL) added 17 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for T-REX. Four T-REX players scored in double figures. Devil Rays will play against Eagles (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. T-REX will play against Thunders (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: T-REX: A.Scharer 37+8reb+5ast, T.Robinson 17+11reb+1ast, J.Dumelod Viernes 15+6reb+6ast, A.Joshua 13+10reb+1ast, D.Patchaya 4+3reb, H.Peeraphon 2+4reb+1ast Devil Rays: S.Toby 50+4reb+2ast, F.Tew 18+26reb+5ast, T.Suphakit 14+1reb+3ast, E.Lorenzo 5+7reb+3ast, T.Chanpob 4+8reb, R.Sanrak 4+2reb Kings - Mammoth 60-64 But Kings were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from 64-60 on Sunday night. Strangely Kings outrebounded Mammoth 59-41 including 21 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mammoth made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for Filipino guard Mark Doligon (189) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Alex Smith (201-1988, college: BCU) helped adding 7 points, 19 rebounds and 6 blocks. The best for the losing side was Jonathan Ballon with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 20 rebounds and Marlon Monte produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Kings: B.Jonathan 17+20reb+2ast, M.Marlon 16+10reb+7ast, K.Supakit 14+4reb+3ast, P.Kittiphat 7+2reb, K.Vivek 3+1reb, T.Natthakit 2+12reb+1ast Mammoth: M.Doligon 17+8reb+3ast, C.Kitbumroong 16+3reb+2ast, K.Rashad Hodges 11+1reb+4ast, J.Cawaling 8+3reb+1ast, A.Smith 7+19reb+1ast, C.Limsuwan 5+4reb |
| TBL Round 2: Leader Devil Rays lose to Tigers - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in TBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Devil Rays at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by Tigers 83-82. Tigers forced 23 Devil Rays turnovers. Strangely Devil Rays outrebounded Tigers 49-36 including 21 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-1988) chipped in 16 points and 15 rebounds. Tew Fra produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 28 rebounds for the hosts. Tigers is looking forward to face Kings in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Devil Rays will play against T-REX in Nakhon Ratchasima and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. The game in was also worth to mention about. Wave played at the court of Thunders. Wave defeated Thunders 93-78. American center Raymond Miller (204-1988, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 23 rebounds and 5 assists. Morakinyo Williams contributed with 24 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American guard Trent Baker (191-1996, college: CBC) replied with 31 points and 5 rebounds for Thunders. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wave will play against Mammoth in the next round where they are favorite. Thunders will play against SWU to get more than just one victory in their record. The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Pythons played at the court of Eagles. Pythons smashed Eagles 105-80 on Saturday. Sarion McGee had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Pythons' coach S. Kao felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Patrick Cabahug responded with 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Mammoth were defeated by Pythons in a road game 88-70. SWU smashed Kings at home 98-72. Winless Eagles were destroyed by T-REX on the opponent's court 123-91. Pythons - Mammoth 88-70 Pythons used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 88-70 on Sunday night. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Sarion McGee (203, college: John A.Logan) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 21 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Brian Garrett (193, college: CS Monterey) chipped in 27 points during the contest. Garrett is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Point guard Kamani Rashad Hodges (185-1994, college: Clearwater Chr.) responded with 19 points and forward Alex Smith (201-1988, college: BCU) scored 4 points and 15 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pythons will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mammoth will play against Kings and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Mammoth: K.Rashad Hodges 19+1reb+2ast, M.Doligon 12+3reb+4ast, C.Kitbumroong 12+2reb+1ast, T.Panthawat 10+4reb+1ast, J.Cawaling 7+3reb+2ast, C.Limsuwan 6+4reb Pythons: B.Garrett 27+3reb+3ast, S.McGee 26+21reb+1ast, D.Apisittinan 12+9reb+7ast, T.Udomchot 10+10reb, Z.Han Wong 7+2reb+4ast, S.Purin 6+1ast SWU - Kings 98-72 No shocking result in a game when SWU smashed at home Kings 98-72 on Sunday. SWU looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Ukrainian swingman Sergii Pryimak (204-1996, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Filipino Argel Mendoza chipped in 21 points and 9 assists during the contest. Four SWU players scored in double figures. Marlon Monte responded with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Adrain Calada scored 23 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SWU will meet Thunders in the next round where they are favorite. Kings will play against Mammoth and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Kings: M.Marlon 28+8reb+5ast, C.Adrain 23+4reb+5ast, B.Jonathan 7+16reb+4ast, T.Phathit 5+6reb, K.Supakit 4, M.Thanatip 3+1reb SWU: A.Mendoza 21+2reb+9ast, D.Eduardo 20+6reb+4ast, U.Vladislav 18+10reb+3ast, S.Pryimak 18+15reb+2ast, J.Srisuk 7+3ast, K.Chatchon 6+2reb+2ast T-REX - Eagles 123-91 Rather expected game in Nakhon Ratchasima where Eagles were rolled over by T-REX 123-91 on Sunday. T-REX forced 20 Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Eagles' players. Filipino point guard Jeff Dumelod Viernes (172-1989) scored 54 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Avery Scharer (185-1986, college: Shoreline CC) chipped in 21 points, 16 rebounds, 17 assists and 7 steals during the contest. Scharer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four T-REX players scored in double figures. Filipino guard Patrick Cabahug (186) responded with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Patrick Tchuente produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds. T-REX will meet at home Devil Rays in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Eagles will have a break next round. Top scorers: Eagles: P.Cabahug 39+11reb+4ast, T.Patrick 16+17reb+3ast, F.King Mikar 12+3reb+10ast, A.Leo 8+3reb+1ast, L.Woratep 7, V.Damian 6+3reb+2ast T-REX: J.Dumelod Viernes 54+3reb+3ast, A.Scharer 21+16reb+17ast, T.Robinson 17+10reb+11ast, A.Joshua 14+10reb+2ast, H.Peeraphon 6+6reb, D.Patchaya 6+3reb Thunders - Wave 78-93 The game in was also worth to mention about. Wave played at the court of Thunders. Wave defeated Thunders 93-78. They outrebounded Thunders 55-35 including a 42-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American center Raymond Miller (204-1988, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 23 rebounds and 5 assists. British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Four Wave players scored in double figures. American guard Trent Baker (191-1996, college: CBC) replied with 31 points and 5 rebounds and Polish Robert Kowalczyk (202-1995) added 8 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Thunders. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wave will play against Mammoth in the next round where they are favorite. Thunders will play against SWU to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Thunders: T.Baker 31+5reb+1ast, C.Pannawit 10+5reb+2ast, R.Kowalczyk 8+9reb+1ast, Y.Thanakorn 8+1reb, A.Williams 6+6reb+4ast, T.Sattabongkod 6+1reb+2ast Wave: M.Williams 24+14reb+2ast, J.Martinez 16+3reb+7ast, E.Hernal 15+7reb+5ast, R.Miller 14+23reb+5ast, S.Aphirat 9, S.Supakorn 7+5reb+1ast Eagles - Pythons 80-105 The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Pythons played at the court of Eagles. Pythons smashed Eagles 105-80 on Saturday. Pythons dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 42. They outrebounded Eagles 62-38 including a 26-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pythons looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Eagles' players. American forward Sarion McGee (203, college: John A.Logan) had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Brian Garrett (193, college: CS Monterey) chipped in 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. Worth to mention Garrett played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Pythons' coach S. Kao felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Filipino guard Patrick Cabahug (186) responded with 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and Patrick Tchuente produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Eagles: P.Cabahug 34+5reb+1ast, V.Damian 18+3reb+4ast, T.Patrick 15+13reb+2ast, L.Woratep 6+3reb, A.Leo 5+8reb+1ast, O.Sorrakan 2+1reb Pythons: S.McGee 31+11reb+2ast, B.Garrett 21+11reb+10ast, W.Mahasamut 14+5reb+2ast, W.Li 8+3reb, A.Pisters 7+7reb+1ast, Z.Han Wong 6+3reb+4ast Devil Rays - Tigers 82-83 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Devil Rays at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by Tigers 83-82. Tigers forced 23 Devil Rays turnovers. Strangely Devil Rays outrebounded Tigers 49-36 including 21 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Tanner Hazelbaker (184, college: WBU) who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Cameroonian forward Gabriel Yeumo (200-1988) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. Tew Fra produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 28 rebounds and the former international Toby Sathitsumpan (182-2001) added 23 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Tigers is looking forward to face Kings in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Devil Rays will play against T-REX in Nakhon Ratchasima and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Devil Rays: F.Tew 24+28reb, S.Toby 23+6reb+2ast, E.Lorenzo 12+1reb+2ast, J.Nouchanthavong 8+10reb+6ast, K.Panudet 7+2reb+1ast, R.Sanrak 6+1reb Tigers: T.Hazelbaker 26+5reb+5ast, S.Takamin 20+6reb+2ast, Y.Gabriel 16+15reb+2ast, S.Peerachet 8+6reb+8ast, T.Supanat 6+1reb+3ast, B.Hiran 5+2reb+4ast |
| Avery Scharer's triple-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 37-year old playmaker recorded a triple-double of 33 points adding also twelve rebounds and fifteen assists, while his team crushed Thunders (#8, 1-3) with 22-point margin 119-97. T-REX maintains the 6th position in Thailand TBL. T-REX is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 2-2 record. In the team's last game Scharer had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at T-REX, through which he has constantly improved. Shoreline Community College graduate has very impressive stats this year. Scharer is in league's top in points (6th best: 25.5ppg) and averages solid 4.0spg and 58.5% FGP. Worth to mention Scharer played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Polish power forward Robert Kowalczyk (202-PF-1995) of Thunders. Kowalczyk impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 27 points and 25 rebounds. Bad luck as Thunders lost that game 97-119 to slightly higher-ranked T-REX (#6, 2-2). This loss caused Thunders to drop to 8th position in the standings. 3 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Thunders managed to get this year. Kowalczyk is one of the most experienced players at Thunders and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Filipino Patrick Cabahug (186-G) of Eagles (#9). Cabahug got into 30-points club by scoring 42 points in the last round. Despite Cabahug's great performance Eagles lost 100-106 to the higher-ranked Devil Rays (#3, 3-1). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Cabahug has individually a great season in Thailand. After only 4 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 32.3ppg (best scorer). Other top performing players last week: 4. Morakinyo Williams (209-C-1988) of Wave - 25 points and 14 rebounds 5. Sergii Pryimak (204-G/F-1996) of SWU - 26 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Patrick Tchuente) of Eagles - 22 points, 22 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Jose Nouchanthavong (187-G) of Devil Rays - 25 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists 8. Jeff Dumelod Viernes (172-PG-1989) of T-REX - 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Toby Sathitsumpan (182-SG-2001) of Devil Rays - 35 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Tevis Robinson (198-PF-1995) of T-REX - 23 points and 10 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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| TURKEY |
| Sertac Sanli is a newcomer at Fenerbahce - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Turkish international program for some years. Sanli has regularly played for Turkish senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. He represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.5ppg, 1.7rpg. Sanli has played previously professionally in Spain (Barca) and Turkey (Efes, Pinar Karsiyaka, Trabzonspor, Galatasaray and Besiktas). He won Turkish League championship title in 2013, 2019 and 2021 and the cup in 2019 and 2020. Sanli was voted to Turkish League All-Star Game back in 2018 and 2020. |
| Mersin tabs Bilgehan Diril - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |
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Mersin BBGSK (TBL) inked 22-year old 189cm point guard Bilgehan Diril for upcoming season. Diril played most recently at Merkezefendi (BSL). BSL was a little too high level for him, where in 11 games he averaged just 0.6ppg last season. TBL will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Afyon (also in BSL). In 24 games he had 9.0ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.8apg in that year. He has played previously for four other teams: Socar Petkim, Ozel Gelisim Koleji, Besiktas and Petkim Spor. Mersin BBGSK roster for 2023-24: Guards: Garrett Sim Alp Karahan Burak Gozeneli Bilgehan Diril Forwards: Hazer Avci Gokhan Yazicioglu Utku Yucedag Deniz Celen |
| Cagdas Bodrum Spor lands Berkay Genc - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu |
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TBL newcomer Cagdas Bodrum Spor tabbed 26-year old 205cm power forward Berkay Genc for new season. Genc played most recently at Mersin BBGSK. In 36 TBL games he averaged 8.9ppg and 4.7rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. The previous (2021-22) season he played at OGM Orman where in 32 TBL games he had 12.0ppg, 7.6rpg and 1.2apg in that year. Genc has played previously for five other teams: Bornova, Final Spor, Maliye Milli, Karesi Spor and Balikesir. His team was regular season runner-up in Turkish TB2L Group A in 2018. Cagdas Bodrum Spor roster for 2023-24: Guards: Chris Warren Can_Ugur Ogut Ahmet Cantitiz Jaron Johnson Dominic Artis Forwards: Hakan Yapar Berkay Genc Cavit Havsa Center: Ege Arar |
| UGANDA |
| NBL Round 19: KIU Titans are defeated by Blazers in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Blazers (#3) and KIU Titans (#2). Blazers (14-4) won against visiting KIU Titans (13-3) 68-57. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of KIU Titans. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Blazers made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 KIU Titans turnovers. Strangely KIU Titans outrebounded Blazers 50-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Peter Cheng who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds. American-Togolese guard Jimmy Williams (196-1986, college: ABU) helped adding 26 points. At the losing side forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) responded with 9 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. KIU Titans' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Blazers have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. KIU Titans at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA P.. Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Tenth ranked Ndejje Angels (5-10) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 9th ranked JKL Dolphins (4-11) 74-72 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Joseph Kumbai who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 26 rebounds and 4 assists. Jonathan Oketch accounted for 28 points and 6 rebounds. Austin Oduwour came up with 28 points and 9 rebounds for JKL Dolphins in the defeat. Ndejje Angels moved-up to eighth place. JKL Dolphins lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Ndejje Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena . 9th ranked Kampala R. (4-10) was outscored at home by third ranked Blazers (14-4) with the biggest margin this round 81-39 on Sunday night. Chuol Nyuot fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Okumu Emmanuel produced 13 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Kampala R.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Blazers. They moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Kampala R. keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA P.. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: KIU Titans destroyed Rezlife S. on the opponent's court 84-65. Our Saviour managed to outperform Rezlife S. in a home game 64-47. Power managed to beat UPDF on the road 60-53. KCCA P. defeated UPDF on its own court 77-72. The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Martin Ouma of KCCA P.. Rezlife S. - KIU Titans 65-84 Very expected game in Kampala where 12th ranked Rezlife S. (3-11) was crushed by second ranked KIU Titans (13-3) 84-65 on Wednesday. KIU Titans forced 22 Rezlife S. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Rezlife S.'s players. DR Congolese forward Denis Balungu (-1995) fired 30 points for the winners. DR Congolese center Amisi Saidi (200) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Arnold Kisekka produced 12 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Claude Aligawesa (190, college: E.Wyoming) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Rezlife S.'s coach tested twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for KIU Titans. Despite that victory KIU Titans went down to third position due to points difference. Rezlife S. lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: KIU Titans: D.Balungu 30+2reb+1ast, A.Saidi 16+5reb+2ast, H.Okoth 10+2reb+1ast, O.Innocent 8+4reb+8ast, L.Joel 6+3reb+3ast, S.Mugerwa 6+8reb+1ast Rezlife S.: C.Aligawesa 13+3reb+2ast, K.Arnold 12+5reb+2ast, M.Joshua 8+9reb, T.Thok 7+3reb, O.Micheal 7+3reb+5ast, S.Micheal 5+1reb+2ast Blazers - KIU Titans 68-57 The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: Blazers (#3) and KIU Titans (#2). Blazers (14-4) won against visiting KIU Titans (13-3) 68-57. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of KIU Titans. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Blazers made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 KIU Titans turnovers. Strangely KIU Titans outrebounded Blazers 50-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Peter Cheng who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds. American-Togolese guard Jimmy Williams (196-1986, college: ABU) helped adding 26 points. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side forward Joseph Chuma (-1991) responded with 9 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and the former international forward Stanley Mugerwa (198-1995) scored 8 points and 12 rebounds. KIU Titans' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Blazers have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. KIU Titans at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA P.. Top scorers: Blazers: J.Williams 26+3reb, C.Peter 13+18reb+2ast, C.Omanye 12+6reb+8ast, P.Odong 5+1reb+2ast, G.Soro 5+5reb+1ast, M.Micheal 4+3reb+2ast KIU Titans: C.Kasujja 11+1reb+1ast, J.Chuma 9+12reb+5ast, O.Innocent 8+4reb+1ast, D.Balungu 8+6reb+2ast, S.Mugerwa 8+12reb+1ast, A.Isaiah 7+5reb JKL Dolphins - Ndejje Angels 72-74 Important game to mention about took place in Kampala. Tenth ranked Ndejje Angels (5-10) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 9th ranked JKL Dolphins (4-11) 74-72 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Joseph Kumbai who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 26 rebounds and 4 assists. Jonathan Oketch accounted for 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Austin Oduwour came up with 28 points and 9 rebounds and Tanzanian forward Chuma Fadhili (-1995) added 15 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for JKL Dolphins in the defeat. Ndejje Angels moved-up to eighth place. JKL Dolphins lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Ndejje Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena . Top scorers: Ndejje Angels: O.Jonathan 28+6reb+2ast, H.Trevor 16+1reb, K.Joseph 11+26reb+4ast, A.Haron 8+1reb+3ast, M.Cikom 7+7reb+2ast, M.Nyanzi 2+2reb+5ast JKL Dolphins: O.Austin 28+9reb+2ast, C.Fadhili 15+12reb+6ast, M.Bienfait 14+1reb, O.Denis 7+4reb+3ast, K.Ahmed 4+3reb+4ast, D.Katumba 4+14reb Our Saviour - Rezlife S. 64-47 Very predictable result in Kampala where sixth ranked Our Saviour (8-8) defeated bottom-ranked Rezlife S. (3-11) 64-47 on Saturday. Our Saviour forced 22 Rezlife S. turnovers. Malual Dier fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Joseph Wacha (-1991) chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. Forward Leonardo Gipalu produced 5 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Claude Aligawesa (190, college: E.Wyoming) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Our Saviour maintains sixth place with 8-8 record. Rezlife S. lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Our Saviour: D.Malual 19+10reb+4ast, S.Henry 12+3reb+2ast, J.Wacha 12+2reb+5ast, T.John 6+6reb+1ast, M.Kenneth 5+9reb, M.Daniel 4+1reb Rezlife S.: S.William 9+2reb+2ast, C.Aligawesa 8+5reb+1ast, O.Micheal 6+4reb+2ast, T.Thok 5+4reb+1ast, G.Leonardo 5+8reb+1ast, O.Ivan 4+9reb+1ast UPDF - Power 53-60 Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 10th ranked UPDF (4-12) was defeated by fifth ranked Power (8-7) 60-53 on Saturday. Power held UPDF to an opponent 23.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 26.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Power forced 25 UPDF turnovers. Puati Kikomba fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 20 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) chipped in 3 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals. Felix Mukunzi (193-1995) produced 4 points and 14 rebounds and forward David Opolot (-1989) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Power. They maintain fifth place with 8-7 record. UPDF lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh position with 12 games lost. Power's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena City Oilers. Top scorers: Power: K.Puati 17+20reb+2ast, E.Ssentongo 10+1reb+2ast, B.Elvis 10+9reb+1ast, M.Guellord 8+2reb+2ast, S.Imran 6+7reb, O.Stephen 6+4reb+1ast UPDF: A.Gang 10+6reb+1ast, J.Egau 9+7reb+1ast, W.Arthur 9+1reb, D.Opolot 8+8reb+3ast, F.Mukunzi 4+14reb+2ast, R.Jafar 4+5reb Kampala R. - Blazers 39-81 9th ranked Kampala R. (4-10) was outscored at home by third ranked Blazers (14-4) with the biggest margin this round 81-39 on Sunday night. Blazers held Kampala R. to an opponent 21.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 43.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Blazers forced 25 Kampala R. turnovers and outrebounded them 55-34 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Kampala R.'s players. Chuol Nyuot fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Julius Mcmillion chipped in 6 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Okumu Emmanuel (-1997) produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and John Dombo added 10 points respectively for lost side. Kampala R.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Blazers. They moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Kampala R. keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KCCA P.. Top scorers: Blazers: R.Ongom 14+4reb+2ast, N.Chuol 13+13reb+3ast, N.Guddi 12+8reb, G.Soro 9+2reb+1ast, O.Creflo 8+2reb+5ast, P.Odong 8+1ast Kampala R.: E.Okumu 13+5reb, D.John 10+1reb+1ast, K.Deng 5+5reb, G.Kur 5+4reb+2ast, M.Adut 3+4reb, F.Suka 2+3reb KCCA P. - UPDF 77-72 Everything went according to plan in Kampala where eighth ranked KCCA P. (5-9) beat 10th ranked UPDF (4-12) 77-72 on Sunday. Kenyan forward Martin Ouma (195-1999) fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Wilson Otweyo (-1989) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Felix Mukunzi (193-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and Arthur Wanyoto added 13 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. UPDF's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. KCCA P. moved-up to seventh place. UPDF lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh position with 12 games lost. KCCA P.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Blazers. Top scorers: KCCA P.: O.Martin 22+7reb+4ast, W.Otweyo 18+5reb, O.Emmanuel 8+8reb+1ast, D.Gaaki 7+2reb+2ast, A.Ojoo 5+6reb+1ast, A.Emmanuel 2+2reb UPDF: F.Mukunzi 25+10reb, W.Arthur 13+13reb, D.Opolot 10+6reb+1ast, A.Gang 9+5reb+3ast, J.Egau 7+2reb, R.Jafar 2+1reb+1ast |
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| Metropolitan Round 11: Larranaga loses the game and top position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in Metropolitan just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. There was a change at the Metropolitan leadership position after last games. Round 11 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Larranaga (6-2). They were defeated by sixth ranked Sayago (5-3) 90-76 on Friday night. Sayago outrebounded Larranaga 44-28 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Italian-Argentinian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Martin Aguilera (195-1987, agency: Pro Sports) helped adding 23 points and 5 rebounds. Sayago's coach German Fernandez used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Sayago moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Larranaga at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Olimpia. They were replaced at the leadership position by Urunday. Metropolitan top team - Urunday (7-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat tenth ranked Stockolmo (3-5) in Montevideo 94-89. It was a quality performance for American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Diego Garcia accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Argentinian power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 19 rebounds for Stockolmo in the defeat. Urunday have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-1 record. Stockolmo at the other side keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Welcome and O.Mundial. Metropolitan top team - Urunday (7-1) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat tenth ranked Welcome (3-5) in Montevideo 94-87. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Welcome. The best player for the winners was Charles Mitchell who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Urunday's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Sebastian Alvarez produced 29 points and 4 assists for the guests. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Urunday. They maintain first place with 7-1 record. Loser Welcome keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Stockolmo and O.Mundial. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Olimpia won against 25 de Agosto on the opponent's court 74-63. O.Mundial was outscored by Atenas in a home game 56-82. Tabare managed to beat Capitol on the road 79-65. U.Atletica crushed Verdirrojo on its own court 96-72. Lagomar was beaten by Welcome in Montevideo 68-57. 25 de Agosto - Olimpia 63-74 Very expected game in Montevideo where 14th ranked 25 de Agosto (2-6) was defeated by fourth ranked Olimpia (6-2) 74-63 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) produced 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Olimpia moved-up to second place, which they share with Larranaga. 25 de Agosto lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with six games lost. Top scorers: Olimpia: S.Fernandez 23+6reb+5ast, A.Thornton 17+8reb+1ast, T.Santiago 12+6reb+1ast, D.Nunes 8+7reb, N.Joaquin 6+5reb+5ast, C.Juan Diego 6+2reb+1ast 25 de Agosto: T.Brown 18+8reb+1ast, D.McKinney 18+7reb+5ast, M.Nessi 16+8reb+1ast, R.Cardozo 7+3reb+1ast, J.Borrallo 2+3reb+1ast, M.Counago 2+2reb O.Mundial - Atenas 56-82 The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Atenas' (5-3) road victory over 10th ranked O.Mundial (3-5) 82-56 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Argentinian power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) who scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Ignacio Gadnich (180-2001) chipped in 20 points. Brazilian center Pedro Ianguas (210-1998) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Leandro Taboada (182-1986) added 10 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atenas moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser O.Mundial keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Welcome and Stockolmo. Top scorers: Atenas: G.Ignacio 20+2ast, N.Santos 12+1reb+1ast, A.Zuvich 11+7reb+2ast, T.Gallizzi 9+11reb+2ast, C.Modernell 9+3reb+4ast, R.Joaquin 9+2reb+1ast O.Mundial: I.Pedro 10+9reb+2ast, L.Taboada 10+4reb+1ast, L.Lautaro 10+1reb+1ast, A.Thomas 8+3reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 6+1reb, S.Lucas 4+2reb+1ast Capitol - Tabare 65-79 There was a minor upset in Montevideo where 4th placed Capitol (5-3) was defeated by ninth ranked Tabare (5-3) 79-65 on Friday. Tabare made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Octavio Medina (195-1996) who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. American Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Tabare's coach Diego Palacios used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Karachi Edo (196-1994, college: Fresno St.) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds and Pablo Gomez (203-2003) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Tabare. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Capitol. Top scorers: Tabare: O.Medina 20+7reb+3ast, A.Danridge 17+5reb+3ast, M.Perdomo 16+2reb+3ast, C.Xavier 16+2reb, G.Espindola 9+6reb+1ast, W.Ignacio 1 Capitol: K.Edo 14+21reb+1ast, G.Pablo 13+6reb, J.Ledoux 12+1reb+4ast, G.Mateo 12+3reb, A.Da Costa 9+2reb+3ast, C.Bascou 5+2reb+2ast Sayago - Larranaga 90-76 There was a change at the Metropolitan leadership position after last games. Round 11 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Larranaga (6-2). They were defeated by sixth ranked Sayago (5-3) 90-76 on Friday night. Sayago outrebounded Larranaga 44-28 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Italian-Argentinian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Martin Aguilera (195-1987, agency: Pro Sports) helped adding 23 points and 5 rebounds. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. Sayago's coach German Fernandez used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and forward Nicolas Martinez (206-2003) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Sayago moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Larranaga at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Olimpia. They were replaced at the leadership position by Urunday. Top scorers: Sayago: M.Aguilera 23+5reb+3ast, D.Tintorelli 18+21reb+5ast, B.Emiliano 18+2reb+4ast, R.Brown 15+8reb+1ast, M.Dogliotti 5+2reb+1ast, T.de Leon 4+1reb Larranaga: D.Foreman 21+11reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 19+6reb+2ast, S.Guillermo 16+1reb+2ast, J.Jones 6+5reb+4ast, C.Mateo 5+1ast, C.Colman 4+1reb Stockolmo - Urunday 89-94 Metropolitan top team - Urunday (7-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat tenth ranked Stockolmo (3-5) in Montevideo 94-89. They outrebounded Stockolmo 57-40 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Urunday players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a quality performance for American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Diego Garcia (186-1992) accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side. Four Urunday players scored in double figures. Argentinian power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 19 rebounds and guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) added 23 points and 9 assists respectively for Stockolmo in the defeat. Urunday have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-1 record. Stockolmo at the other side keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Welcome and O.Mundial. Top scorers: Urunday: C.Mitchell 26+13reb, D.Alvarez 16+4reb+3ast, D.Garcia 16+7reb+11ast, D.Delgado 13+13reb+5ast, Z.Naylor 9+8reb, R.Brause 9+7reb+2ast Stockolmo: J.Peralta 24+19reb, F.Terra 23+3reb+9ast, A.Maximiliano 21+7reb+5ast, H.Silva 9+4reb+1ast, R.Arrillaga 9+3reb+3ast, T.Martin 2+3reb U.Atletica - Verdirrojo 96-72 Everything went according to plan in Montevideo where seventh ranked U.Atletica (5-3) outscored bottom-ranked Verdirrojo (1-7) 96-72 on Friday. U.Atletica dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Verdirrojo's 22. They outrebounded Verdirrojo 42-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. U.Atletica looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Verdirrojo's players. The best player for the winners was Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) who scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-1993, college: UW-Parkside) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Five U.Atletica players scored in double figures. American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) produced 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Christian Pereira (194-1993) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. U.Atletica moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Verdirrojo stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. They share it with Lagomar. Top scorers: U.Atletica: Z.Riauka 19+8reb+2ast, O.Manuel 14+10reb, A.Dotti 14+2reb+4ast, S.Ottonello 14+7reb+8ast, G.Felipe 10+3reb, J.Dios 8+2reb+1ast Verdirrojo: R.Whitfield 23+8reb+4ast, C.Pereira 15+5reb, M.Martinez 6+1reb+1ast, M.Suarez 5+2ast, R.Luca 5+1reb+1ast, L.Ignacio 4 Welcome - Lagomar 68-57 There was no surprise in Montevideo where 15th ranked Lagomar (1-7) was defeated by tenth ranked Welcome (3-5) 68-57 on Saturday. Welcome forced 19 Lagomar turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Sebastian Sosa (175-2001) who scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Center Mauricio Arregui (200-1998) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Federico Haller (200-1988) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and American swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) added 22 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Welcome maintains tenth place with 3-5 record, which they share with Stockolmo and O.Mundial. Lagomar lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Verdirrojo. Top scorers: Welcome: A.Mauricio 19+5reb+1ast, S.Sosa 18+5reb+4ast, A.Varela 9+2reb+1ast, S.Ramirez 8+8reb+2ast, S.Alvarez 7+2reb+3ast, M.Nicoletti 4+6reb+2ast Lagomar: M.Gordon 22+11reb+1ast, F.Haller 16+16reb+3ast, D.Tortajada 8+5reb, I.Morena 4+6reb, L.Cristian 3+1reb, A.Agustin 2+1ast Urunday - Welcome 94-87 Metropolitan top team - Urunday (7-1) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat tenth ranked Welcome (3-5) in Montevideo 94-87. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Welcome. Urunday looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. DNicolas Delgado (198-1987) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Urunday's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Argentinian point guard Sebastian Alvarez (185-1989) produced 29 points and 4 assists and point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five Urunday and four Welcome players scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Urunday. They maintain first place with 7-1 record. Loser Welcome keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Stockolmo and O.Mundial. Top scorers: Urunday: C.Mitchell 24+13reb+5ast, D.Delgado 17+7reb+3ast, D.Alvarez 17+3reb+3ast, Z.Naylor 16+2reb+1ast, D.Garcia 14+4reb+7ast, R.Brause 3+1reb Welcome: S.Alvarez 29+3reb+4ast, B.Mateo 17+6reb, S.Wohlwend 17+2reb+4ast, A.Varela 14+6reb+2ast, F.Verrone 6+7reb+2ast, A.Mauricio 2+2reb+2ast |
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| Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan SPB Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Sheldon Mac (196-G-1992) of GladiadoresPlayer of the Year:  Heissler Guillent (186-PG-1986) of GuarosGuard of the Year: Heissler Guillent (186-PG-1986) of GuarosForward of the Year: Jordan Adams (196-SG-1994) of GladiadoresCenter of the Year: Prince Ibeh (208-C-1994) of GuarosDefensive Player of the Year: Prince Ibeh (208-C-1994) of GuarosRookie of the Year: Christians Gutierrez (190-G/F-1996) of TorosMost Improved Player of the Year: Jean Payen (193-SF-2003) of TaurinosBest Sixth Man of the Year: Luis Duarte (190-G/F-1994) of BroncosComeback Player of the Year: Heissler Guillent (186-PG-1986) of GuarosCoach of the Year: Yonaicker Ecker of Guaros
First Team Heissler Guillent (186-PG-1986) of Guaros Jordan Williams (198-G/F-1992) of Broncos Jordan Adams (196-SG-1994) of Gladiadores Erik McCree (202-PF-1993) of Broncos Prince Ibeh (208-C-1994) of Guaros
Second Team  Richard Bautista (185-PG-1997) of Titanes Rigoberto Mendoza (190-SG-1992) of Piratas Yeison Colome (190-SG-1996) of Dewa United Dwayne Davis (196-F-1989) of Trotamundos Jhonatan Araujo (206-F/C-1996) of Broncos
All-Rookie Team Maximillion Bell (198-G-1999) of Heroes Kender Urbina (176-PG-2004) of Spartans Christians Gutierrez (190-G/F-1996) of Toros Beiker Barrios (193-F/G-2002) of Toros Jhonder Gomez (196-F-2002) of Taurinos
Honorable Mention Gregory Vargas (181-PG-1986) of Gladiadores Yerri Flores (188-PG-1996) of Llaneros Avry Holmes (185-G-1994) of Panteras Julian Ruiz (185-G-1998) of Llaneros Nelson Palacios (192-SF-1992) of Gladiadores James Reese V (193-G-1998) of Brillantes Pedro Chourio (186-G/F-1990) of Cocodrilos Juan Suero (196-G-1993) of Piratas Garly Sojo (196-PG-1999) of Broncos Raimer Santana (183-PG-1997) of Caneros Jose Vargas (195-G/F-1982) of Guaros Luis Montero (203-SF-1993) of Titanes Luis Bethelmy (200-F-1986) of Cocodrilos Anthony Perez (206-F-1993) of Gladiadores Nestor Colmenares (200-C-1987) of Trotamundos Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-C-1995) of Heroes Brian Guidi (200-F/C-1991) of Toros |
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| VBA Round 11: Undefeated Heat loses their first game against Buffaloes - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Heat (6-1) in Saigon on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Buffaloes (5-2) 92-83. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Heat. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Buffaloes forced 22 Heat turnovers and had a 25-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American Anthony January (204-1993, college: CSUSB, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds. American-Nigerian forward Udun Osakue (198-1992, college: SF State, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. Buffaloes' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Kentrell Barkley (195-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists. Buffaloes moved-up to second place, which they share with Dolphins. Defending champion Heat still keeps top position with one game lost. Buffaloes is looking forward to face Wings (#6) in Ho Chi Minh in the next round. Heat will have a break next round. Very significant was Dolphins' (#2, 5-2) victory against 4th placed Warriors (3-4) 100-73. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Madarious Gibbs (185-1993, college: Texas Southern) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Dominique Tham accounted for 23 points and 16 rebounds. American power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 5 assists for Warriors in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dolphins have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 5-2 record behind leader Saigon Heat, which they share with Buffaloes. Warriors lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with four games lost. Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Warriors will play on the road against Dragons (#7) in Danang and hope to get back on the winning track. Dolphins - Warriors 100-73 Very significant was Dolphins' (#2, 5-2) victory against 4th placed Warriors (3-4) 100-73. Dolphins forced 22 Warriors turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Madarious Gibbs (185-1993, college: Texas Southern) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import center Dominique Tham (195-1996, college: Mount Olive) accounted for 23 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side. Four Dolphins players scored in double figures. American power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international Justin Young (193-1993) added 3 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Warriors in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dolphins have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 5-2 record behind leader Saigon Heat, which they share with Buffaloes. Warriors lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with four games lost. Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Warriors will play on the road against Dragons (#7) in Danang and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Dolphins: M.Gibbs 30+7reb+11ast, D.Tham 23+16reb+3ast, R.Sampson 16+13reb, V.Huy Hoan 15+1ast, H.Vinh Quang 6+1reb+1ast, L.Quang Sang 3 Warriors: J.Fields 34+17reb+5ast, P.Nhat Quang 8+4reb+3ast, T.Le Hieu 8+3reb+2ast, N.Thanh Cong 5+4reb+1ast, A.Nguyen Tuan 5+1reb, T.Truong Hoang 4+2reb+1ast Saigon Heat - Buffaloes 83-92 The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Heat (6-1) in Saigon on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Buffaloes (5-2) 92-83. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Heat. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Buffaloes forced 22 Heat turnovers and had a 25-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American Anthony January (204-1993, college: CSUSB, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds. American-Nigerian forward Udun Osakue (198-1992, college: SF State, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. Buffaloes' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Kentrell Barkley (195-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists and the other American import forward Hassan Thomas (203-1996, college: Emporia St.) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Four Heat players scored in double figures. Buffaloes moved-up to second place, which they share with Dolphins. Defending champion Heat still keeps top position with one game lost. Buffaloes is looking forward to face Wings (#6) in Ho Chi Minh in the next round. Heat will have a break next round. Top scorers: Buffaloes: A.January 38+19reb+2ast, U.Osakue 19+7reb+4ast, D.Nguyen Tien 10+6reb, C.Dinh Tien 8+6reb+2ast, P.Duc Kien 7+7reb+2ast, D.Thanh Tam 6+3reb+2ast Saigon Heat: H.Thomas 18+13reb+3ast, K.Barkley 17+19reb+10ast, V.Kim Ban 16+3reb+1ast, P.Vinh Nguyen 11+8reb+4ast, L.Quang 6+1ast, M.An Du 6+4reb+3ast |
| Fields number one in Vietnam VBA for round 11 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 35-year old player had a double-double of 34 points and 17 rebounds, while his team in a lost game to Dolphins (#2, 5-2) 73-100. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Warriors maintains the 4th position in Vietnamese VBA. Warriors is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 4th lost game this season out of 7 games. Fields has many years of experience at Warriors, through which he has constantly improved. Former University of Tennessee star has very solid stats this year. Fields is in league's top in points (9th best: 22.3ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 17.3rpg) and averages impressive 65.3% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Madarious Gibbs (185-G-1993) of league's second-best Dolphins. Gibbs had a very good evening with a double-double of 30 points and 11 assists. Of course he led Dolphins to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Warriors (#4, 3-4) 100-73. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Dolphins consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. His team's 5-2 record is not bad at all. Gibbs is one of the most experienced players at Dolphins and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 23.4ppg (#7). His other stats are also decent: 8.3rpg and 8.4apg. Third on the list of top players last round was another Dolphins' star - American center Dominique Tham (195-C-1996). Tham scored 23 points and grabbed sixteen rebounds (!!!). He was another key player of Dolphins, helping his team with a 100-73 easy win against #4 ranked Warriors. Dolphins needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 5 victories and 2 lost games. Tham has a great season in Vietnam. After only 6 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 12.0rpg (8th best). He also has 2.5spg, 1.3bpg and FGP: 51.6%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Anthony January (204-PF-1993) of Buffaloes - 38 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Kentrell Barkley (195-G/F-1996) of Saigon Heat - 17 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists 6. Robert Sampson (203-F-1992) of Dolphins - 16 points and 13 rebounds 7. Hassan Thomas (203-F-1996) of Saigon Heat - 18 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Phu Vinh Nguyen (203-F/C-1998) of Saigon Heat - 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Udun Osakue (198-F-1992) of Buffaloes - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Cong Dinh Tien (186-SG-1996) of Buffaloes - 8 points, 6 rebounds 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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| Bojan Dubljevic (ex Valencia) is a newcomer at Zenit - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2013 he was drafted by Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) in second round (59th overall). Dubljevic has been also a member of Montenegrin international program for some years. He has regularly played for Montenegrin senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Dubljevic represented Montenegro at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 12.8ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 57.7%, 3PT: 61.1%, FT: 87.5%. He has played also professionally for other Montenegrin teams like Lovcen, Ibon Niksic, Buducnost and KK Ibon Niksic 2nd team. Dubljevic won Montenegrin League championship title in 2011 and 2012 and the cup in 2011 and 2012. He was selected to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Center of the Year back in 2017 and 2019. Zenit Saint Petersburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kyle Kuric Timofey Gerasimov Forward: Georgy Zhbanov Centers: Bojan Dubljevic Vincent Hunter |
| NBL One Round 20: Falcons are new leaders - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in State League is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Falcons as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Falcons smashed 12th ranked Hawks in Newcastle 72-45. Falcons forced 27 Hawks turnovers. The best player for the winners was swingman Abigail Curtin (185-1997, college: Denver) who scored 25 points. Guard Kate Kingham (176-2002) chipped in 15 points. Argentinian center Emilia Garcia Leon (182-1994) produced 8 points and 14 rebounds for the guests. Hawks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Falcons (18-2) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Manly Warr. SE. Hawks at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. Hawks will play next round against Crusaders trying to get back on the winning streak. Falcons will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Mustangs in Maitland. Important game to mention about took place in Heathmont. Sixth ranked Hawks (13-8) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Geelong Supercats (14-6) 72-71 on Friday evening. Spanish guard Marta Hermida (180-1997, college: Boise St.) saved the victory by scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Marena Whittle contributed with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Hawks' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international guard Chantel Horvat (185-1998, college: UCLA) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds for Geelong Supercats. Hawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 13-8 record. Geelong Supercats at the other side keep the fifth place with six games lost. Hawks will play against Spectres (#14) in East Burwood in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Geelong Supercats will play on the road against the league's second-placed Falcons (#2) in Mount Waverley and hope to get back on the winning track. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Flames (11-6) against sixth ranked Panthers (9-8) on Saturday night. Visiting Flames were defeated by Panthers in Adelaide 92-78. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Flames. Worth to mention a great performance of Holly Forbes who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Alex Wilson responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Flames' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panthers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with N.Adelaide R. and NGC Seahawks. Loser Flames keep the third position with six games lost. Panthers will meet at home Warriors (#9) in the next round. Flames will play against Rockets (#5) in Adelaide and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Hume City B. were defeated by Bulleen B. in a road game 74-60. McKinnon C. beat Pakenham W. at home 54-40. Sunbury J. destroyed Camberwell on the opponent's court 81-61. C.Districts L. unfortunately lost to W.Adelaide B. in a home game 73-81. N.Adelaide R. recorded a loss to Eastern M. on the road 74-76. Norwood F. defeated Forestville E. on its own court 93-76. S.Adelaide P. was smashed by Southern T. in Morphett Vale 87-58. Woodville W. lost to undefeated Sturt S. at home 76-83. Southern T. managed to outperform N.Adelaide R. on the opponent's court 88-74. Sturt S. managed to beat C.Districts L. in a home game 75-65. Eastern M. was crushed by W.Adelaide B. on the road 88-47. Woodville W. was beaten by Forestville E. on its own court 74-79. Sydney C. lost to Bankstown B. in Condell Park 72-77. Norths B. outscored Inner WB at home 116-44. Cent.Coast C. recorded a loss to Bankstown B. on the opponent's court 83-68. Penrith P. was crushed by Newcastle F. in a home game 44-74. Hornsby S. was smashed by Manly Warr. SE on the road 136-45. Albury LB lost to Sutherland S. on its own court 94-100. Illawarra H. was outscored by Maitland M. in a road game 44-69. Canberra N. rolled over Hills H. at home 91-40. Inner WB defeated Cent.Coast C. on the opponent's court 74-71. Penrith P. was beaten by Maitland M. in a home game 48-54. Logan T. won against SW Metro P. on the road 71-61. SD Spartans outscored Brisbane C. on its own court 84-60. Northside W. rolled over Cairns D. in Taigum 110-72. Mackay M. was defeated by NGC Seahawks at home 90-95. Ipswich F. beat Brisbane C. on the opponent's court 77-65. Townsville F. was destroyed by Northside W. in a home game 67-93. Gold Coast R. outscored RedCity R. on the road 93-73. Rockhampton C. managed to beat NGC Seahawks on its own court 78-66. SW Metro P. defeated USC Rip in Runcorn 80-79. Darwin S. was beaten by SC Phoenix at home 57-68. Waverley F. lost to Ringwood H. on the opponent's court 73-78. Hobart C. unfortunately lost to Mt Gambier in a home game 81-99. Keilor T. was rolled over Launceston T. on the road 65-87. Knox R. was defeated by Diamond VE on its own court 71-79. Kilsyth LC smashed Melbourne T. in a road game 89-65. Geelong LS won against Ballarat M. at home 84-79. Keilor T. managed to outperform Hobart C. on the opponent's court 72-62. Nunawading S. lost to undefeated Bendigo LB in a home game 72-105. Waverley F. crushed Dandenong R. on the road 97-63. Frankston B. beat Casey C. on its own court 91-74. Mt Gambier won against Launceston T. in a road game 81-74. Ballarat M. unfortunately lost to Diamond VE at home 81-88. Knox R. recorded a loss to Dandenong R. on the opponent's court 62-79. Kilsyth LC was defeated by Eltham W. in a home game 62-77. Frankston B. beat Nunawading S. on the road 92-91. Sandringham S. lost to undefeated Bendigo LB on its own court 74-80. Casey C. unfortunately lost to Melbourne T. in a road game 64-71. Joondalup W. managed to beat Kalamunda ES at home 87-69. Perry Lakes H. was crushed by Rockingham F. on the opponent's court 84-58. East Perth E. was beaten by Perth R. in a home game 58-75. Joondalup W. won against Mandurah M. on the road 75-68. Winless SW Slammers was outscored by Warwick S. on its own court 55-99. Goldfields G. recorded a loss to Kalamunda ES in a road game 90-76. The best stats of 20th round was 16 points and 11 rebounds by Dimitra Gkizani of Sunbury J..
Group Big VBulleen B. - Hume City B. 74-60There was no surprise in Bulleen where 6th ranked Hume City Broncos (5-12) were defeated by second ranked Boomers (15-2) 74-60 on Saturday. Boomers forced 21 Hume City Broncos turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Ally Keating who helped to win the game recording 18 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and forward Olivia Bontempelli (179-1993) who added 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. American forward Kayonna Lee (185, college: Central Mo.) responded with 9 points and 11 rebounds and Tegan Hindle scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boomers have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-2 record having eight points less than leader Wyndham D. Loser Hume City Broncos keep the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with USC Rip. Boomers will meet at home league's leader Devils in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hume City Broncos will play against Jets (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bulleen B.: K.Ally 18+4reb, O.Bontempelli 14+5reb+2ast, V.Es Catelyn 9+6reb, A.Baum 8+5reb+4ast, K.Romas 8+3reb, A.Deerbon 8+7reb+1ast Hume City B.: P.Emma 12+2reb+2ast, H.Tegan 11+9reb, K.Lee 9+11reb, E.Wright 6+3reb+1ast, J.Azzopardi 5+5reb, K.Georgia 5+1reb McKinnon C. - Pakenham W. 54-40 Everything could happen in McKinnon at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Cougars and 5th ranked Warriors had identical 6-10 record. This time Cougars used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from 54-40 on Saturday night. Cougars held Warriors to an opponent 20.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Briana Gray (178, college: Weber St., agency: DC Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and Lily Brancatisano who added 9 points during the contest. Canadian guard Haille Nickerson (170, college: Memorial) responded with 6 points and 10 rebounds and Ebony Sans scored 6 points and 8 rebounds. Warriors' coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars maintains fourth position with 7-10 record, which they share with Lakeside L. Warriors lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Ipswich F.. Cougars will meet Camberwell (#8) in the next round. Warriors will play against Suns and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: McKinnon C.: B.Gray 24+13reb, B.Lily 9+1reb+1ast, B.Lee 5+4reb+1ast, B.Tamara 4+5reb+1ast, B.Kate 4+4reb+1ast, H.Cassie 4+5reb+2ast Pakenham W.: S.Ebony 6+8reb+1ast, H.Nickerson 6+10reb+1ast, S.Romanowski 6+5reb+2ast, M.Prior 6+1reb+2ast, M.Jacinta 4+3reb+2ast, K.Patterson 3 Camberwell - Sunbury J. 61-81 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Camberwell's (3-14) home loss to seventh ranked Jets (5-13) 61-81 on Saturday. Jets made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Camberwell turnovers and outrebounded them 51-38 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Abby Hildebrand who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 8 rebounds and Greek center Dimitra Gkizani (190-2000, college: RWC) who added 16 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Jets players scored in double figures. Jets' coach Simon Nicholson used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Eleni Valos responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Victoria Sumskas scored 5 points and 9 rebounds. Jets maintains seventh position with 5-13 record. Camberwell lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. Jets will meet higher ranked Hume City Broncos (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Camberwell will play against Cougars and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sunbury J.: H.Abby 24+8reb+1ast, D.Gkizani 16+11reb+3ast, H.Chloe 15+1reb+5ast, V.Ikenasio 10+8reb, D.Saunders 7+11reb+4ast, I.Andersson 3+8reb+3ast Camberwell: E.Valos 18+12reb+3ast, L.Samantha 8+1reb+4ast, G.Matilda 8+4reb, K.Jade 7+1reb+1ast, R.Sophie 6+5reb+2ast, S.Victoria 5+9reb+2ast Group NBL1 CentralC.Districts L. - W.Adelaide B. 73-81Very predictable result in Gawler where fourth ranked Bearcats (10-7) beat 10th ranked Lions (1-16) 81-73 on Sunday. They outrebounded Lions 45-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Molly Coleman (188-2000, college: USC Upstate) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and Genna Anderson who added 11 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Bearcats players scored in double figures. American guard Jaedyn De La Cerda (175, college: N.Mexico) responded with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and her fellow American import center Imani Guy (193, college: Marian, IN) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Bearcats have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-7 record, which they share with Gold Coast R. Lions lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with RedCity R.. Bearcats will meet league's second-placed Tigers in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Lions will play against Eagles (#7) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: W.Adelaide B.: M.Coleman 17+9reb+2ast, J.Fejo 14+7reb+3ast, H.Ikematsu 13+1reb+1ast, A.Aquino 12+7reb, G.Anderson 11+13reb+2ast, B.Abby 8+3reb+5ast C.Districts L.: J.De La Cerda 26+7reb+6ast, I.Guy 17+9reb, T.Sears 10+7reb+1ast, C.Madelyn 9+1reb+1ast, W.Keely 5+1reb+1ast, D.Sarah 3+3reb+5ast Eastern M. - N.Adelaide R. 76-74 There was an upset in Mt. Barker where higher ranked Rockets (9-8) were edged by ninth ranked Mavericks (4-13) 76-74 on Friday. Mavericks outrebounded Rockets 49-31 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Ugandan guard Jannon Otto (183-1997, college: UC Riverside) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and power forward Olivia Bradley (183-2005) who added 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Mavericks players scored in double figures. Guard Brooke Basham (178-1997) responded with 21 points and 5 assists and Jordyn Freer scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Mavericks have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rockets dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with S.Adelaide P. and NGC Seahawks. Mavericks will meet at home league's leader Sabres in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rockets will play against Flames (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Eastern M.: B.Olivia 23+9reb+4ast, J.Otto 20+16reb+3ast, G.Allie 14+5reb, F.Stephanie 13+10reb+3ast, M.Sophie 5+6reb+1ast, M.Asha 1+3reb N.Adelaide R.: B.Basham 21+3reb+5ast, F.Jordyn 17+8reb, L.Mansfield 13+1reb+9ast, E.Meyer 9+10reb+1ast, Z.Lily 5+2reb, W.Shannon 3+1reb Norwood F. - Forestville E. 93-76 Everything went according to plan in Marden where third ranked Flames (11-6) won against 7th ranked Eagles (8-9) 93-76 on Friday. Flames had a 36-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Flames made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Alex Wilson (181-1994) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and Sophie Kerridge who added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Jessica Simons responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Madison Freer scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flames have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-6 record having twelve points less than leader Wyndham D. Eagles lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Brisbane C.. Flames will meet Rockets (#5) in the next round. Eagles will play against Lions in Gawler and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Norwood F.: A.Wilson 22+14reb+10ast, S.Thompson 22+4reb+2ast, K.Sophie 14+9reb+7ast, J.Smith 12+5reb+5ast, J.Rice 8+7reb+2ast, A.Akuen 8+6reb Forestville E.: S.Jessica 20+10reb+2ast, F.Madison 16+7reb+1ast, R.Hines 11+5reb+5ast, C.Annetts 11+9reb+2ast, M.Alannah 7+3reb+6ast, M.Hamilton 4+2reb Southern T. - S.Adelaide P. 87-58 There was no surprise in Morphett Vale where 6th ranked Panthers (9-8) were crushed by third ranked Tigers (12-5) 87-58 on Thursday. Tigers made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Tigers outrebounded Panthers 53-31 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tigers made 12 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Morgan Yaeger (175-1998, college: Oregon) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Brittany Hernandez (185-1993, college: UCCS) who added 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks during the contest. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. American forward Holly Forbes (178-1998, college: UT Martin) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and forward Ashleigh Spencer (181-1992) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers moved-up to second place, which they share with SD Spartans. Loser Panthers dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with N.Adelaide R. and NGC Seahawks. Tigers will meet at home Bearcats (#4) in the next round. Panthers will play against Warriors and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Southern T.: B.Hernandez 19+14reb+2ast, S.Bianca 18+7reb+2ast, M.Yaeger 18+12reb+6ast, M.McKendrick 14+7reb+4ast, T.Dodman 6+2reb+3ast, H.Margot 4+2reb+2ast S.Adelaide P.: H.Forbes 18+10reb+1ast, A.Spencer 14+7reb+2ast, S.Defrancesco 8+1ast, J.Hunter 6+4ast, C.Harriet 4+1reb, D.Rees 3+5reb Woodville W. - Sturt S. 76-83 No shocking result in a game in Flinders Park where top-ranked Sabres (17-0) defeated 8th ranked Warriors (4-13) 83-76 on Sunday. Sabres forced 28 Warriors turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian forward Mikayla Williams (183, college: USF) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and Jasmine Rigoni who added 21 points during the contest. Four Sabres players scored in double figures. Sabres' coach Tim Shortt used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Canadian forward Nicole Fransson (188, agency: DC Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds and Emily Winter scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Sabres have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-0 record, which they share with Wyndham D. Warriors lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Sabres will meet Mavericks (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Warriors will play against Panthers in Adelaide and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sturt S.: R.Jasmine 21+1reb+1ast, M.Williams 18+14reb+1ast, K.Mathews 13+6reb+3ast, P.Paige 12+3reb+3ast, M.Prosser 5+1reb+1ast, Z.Walker-Roberts 5+3reb+1ast Woodville W.: F.Nicole 27+15reb+1ast, W.Emily 19+9reb+4ast, M.Whitmore 8+4reb+1ast, W.Georgia 7+5reb+4ast, A.Watkinson 7+1reb+3ast, A.Chelsea 2+4ast N.Adelaide R. - Southern T. 74-88 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th ranked Rockets' (9-8) home loss to third ranked Tigers (12-5) 74-88 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Brittany Hernandez (185-1993, college: UCCS) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and guard Morgan Yaeger (175-1998, college: Oregon) who added 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Brooke Basham (178-1997) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds and Jordyn Freer scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tigers moved-up to second place, which they share with SD Spartans. Loser Rockets dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with S.Adelaide P. and NGC Seahawks. Tigers will meet at home Bearcats (#4) in the next round. Rockets will play against Flames and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Southern T.: M.McKendrick 28+5reb+3ast, M.Yaeger 24+11reb+4ast, B.Hernandez 21+15reb+3ast, S.Bianca 13+4reb+3ast, B.Annelise 2+4reb, A.Cheyann 0 N.Adelaide R.: B.Basham 25+7reb+2ast, F.Jordyn 18+9reb+1ast, E.Meyer 10+6reb+1ast, L.Badenoch 10+8reb+3ast, W.Shannon 8+1reb+3ast, T.Bails 3+10reb+5ast Sturt S. - C.Districts L. 75-65 Very predictable result in Pasadena where top-ranked Sabres (17-0) beat 10th ranked Lions (1-16) 75-65 on Saturday. Sabres forced 26 Lions turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian forward Mikayla Williams (183, college: USF) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 7 rebounds and Jasmine Rigoni who added 12 points during the contest. Sabres' coach Tim Shortt used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Imani Guy (193, college: Marian, IN) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Jaedyn De La Cerda (175, college: N.Mexico) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Sabres have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-0 record, which they share with Wyndham D. Lions lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with RedCity R.. Sabres will meet Mavericks (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lions will play against Eagles and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Sturt S.: R.Jasmine 12+4reb+3ast, M.Williams 12+7reb+1ast, N.Mathews 11+4reb+3ast, W.Mia 10+1ast, M.Prosser 9+2reb+1ast, M.Lana 8+2ast C.Districts L.: I.Guy 24+10reb, J.De La Cerda 20+5reb+7ast, T.Sears 11+6reb, W.Keely 5+4reb, D.Sarah 5+4reb+2ast, O.Meaza 0 W.Adelaide B. - Eastern M. 88-47 Not a big story in a game in Woodville where 9th ranked Mavericks (4-13) were outplayed by fourth ranked Bearcats (10-7) 88-47 on Saturday. Bearcats held Mavericks to an opponent 20.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.1 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Mavericks 55-32 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bearcats looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Mavericks' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bearcats made 10 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Genna Anderson who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and guard Jasmin Fejo (177-2000) who added 13 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Bearcats players scored in double figures. American-Ugandan guard Jannon Otto (183-1997, college: UC Riverside) responded with 11 points and 6 rebounds and Allie Garcia scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bearcats have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-7 record, which they share with Gold Coast R. Loser Mavericks dropped to the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Bearcats will meet league's second-placed Tigers in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mavericks will play against the league's leader Sabres (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: W.Adelaide B.: G.Anderson 22+11reb+1ast, A.Aquino 16+10reb+2ast, M.Coleman 13+8reb+6ast, J.Fejo 13+11reb+8ast, B.Abby 9+5reb+5ast, B.Heaft 7+5reb Eastern M.: T.Levy 12+3reb+2ast, J.Otto 11+6reb+2ast, G.Allie 11+6reb+1ast, B.Olivia 7+5reb+1ast, M.Sophie 3+3reb, F.Stephanie 2+7reb Woodville W. - Forestville E. 74-79 The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Eagles' (8-9) road victory over 8th ranked Warriors (4-13) 79-74 on Saturday. Eagles forced 22 Warriors turnovers. Strangely Warriors outrebounded Eagles 45-25 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Jessica Simons who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and Madison Freer who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Canadian forward Nicole Fransson (188, agency: DC Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Annaliese Watkinson (175, college: Mt.St.Mary's) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Eagles maintains seventh position with 8-9 record, which they share with Brisbane C. Warriors lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Eagles will meet Lions (#10) in the next round. Warriors will play against Panthers in Adelaide and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Forestville E.: S.Jessica 23+6reb+3ast, K.Brett 16+2reb, F.Madison 14+7reb+1ast, M.Alannah 9+2reb+3ast, R.Hines 9+1reb+4ast, C.Annetts 7+2reb+1ast Woodville W.: F.Nicole 17+13reb+4ast, A.Watkinson 16+2reb+5ast, W.Emily 15+4reb+3ast, A.Chelsea 10+5reb, W.Georgia 6+8reb+6ast, M.Whitmore 6+9reb S.Adelaide P. - Norwood F. 92-78 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Flames (11-6) against sixth ranked Panthers (9-8) on Saturday night. Visiting Flames were defeated by Panthers in Adelaide 92-78. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Flames. Panthers shot 28 for 39 from the free-throw line, while Flames only scored twelve points from the stripe. Panthers forced 20 Flames turnovers and outrebounded them 51-32 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Holly Forbes (178-1998, college: UT Martin) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and center Darcy Rees (193-2000, college: Washington) who added 13 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Guard Alex Wilson (181-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and Sharna Thompson scored 25 points. Five Panthers and four Flames players scored in double figures. Flames' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panthers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with N.Adelaide R. and NGC Seahawks. Loser Flames keep the third position with six games lost. Panthers will meet at home Warriors (#9) in the next round. Flames will play against Rockets (#5) in Adelaide and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: S.Adelaide P.: S.Defrancesco 18+2reb+3ast, H.Forbes 13+12reb+5ast, D.Rees 13+12reb, A.Spencer 12+5reb+4ast, J.Hunter 11+7reb+6ast, C.Harriet 10+2reb+6ast Norwood F.: S.Thompson 25+4reb+3ast, A.Wilson 20+13reb+2ast, K.Sophie 12+4reb+7ast, J.Smith 10+2reb+3ast, J.Rice 9+6reb, B.Mischa 2 Group NBL1 EastBankstown B. - Sydney C. 77-72There was a minor upset in Condell Park where 7th ranked Comets (11-8) were defeated by tenth ranked Bruins (9-10) 77-72 on Friday. Bruins looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Violet Morrow (176-1997, college: EWU, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 17 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and the other American import forward Britney Wright (178-1994, college: Alabama St.) who added 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Morrow is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Bruins' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Jada Crawshaw (184-2004) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized Greek point guard Vanessa Panousis (170-1995, college: Virginia Tech) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Comets players scored in double figures. Bruins maintains tenth position with 9-10 record. Comets lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Perry Lakes H. and Darwin S.. Bruins will meet at home Hills Hornets (#15) in the next round where they are favorite. Comets will play against Spireds (#16) in Hornsby and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bankstown B.: V.Morrow 27+17reb+1ast, B.Wright 14+11reb+2ast, D.Kiahna 9+6reb+3ast, D.Shalome 9+2reb+2ast, O.Azaleeah 6+2reb+1ast, B.Maimone 5+4reb+8ast Sydney C.: A.Piper 18+3reb+1ast, K.Alexandra 17+4reb+2ast, C.Jada 17+14reb+2ast, V.Panousis 16+6reb+3ast, D.Toleafoa 4+6reb+3ast, H.Griffin 0+2reb+1ast Norths B. - Inner WB 116-44 No shocking result in a game in Crows Nest where fourth ranked North Bears (15-4) smashed 14th ranked Bulls (5-14) 116-44 on Friday. North Bears dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Bulls' 22. North Bears forced 31 Bulls turnovers and outrebounded them 48-29 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Bulls' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when North Bears made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Carla Pitman (180-2004) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 6 rebounds and guard Kate Seebohm (170-1991, college: California, PA) who added 10 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Five North Bears players scored in double figures. North Bears' coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Naiobe Reid responded with 6 points and 9 rebounds and Serbian center Maja Peric (180-1989) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks. North Bears moved-up to third place. Loser Bulls dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with East Perth E.. North Bears will meet Panthers (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bulls will play against Bruins (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Norths B.: P.Carla 21+6reb+3ast, M.O'Hehir 19+2reb+3ast, S.Schicher 11+7reb+1ast, E.Simons 11+5reb+1ast, J.Anderson 11+3reb+4ast, J.Bygate 10+7reb+1ast Inner WB: M.Peric 10+5reb+1ast, I.Jolzyne 8+3reb+1ast, Y.Shiho 8+2reb, R.Naiobe 6+9reb+2ast, M.Aimi 5+4reb+2ast, T.Jaydan 4+3reb+1ast Bankstown B. - Cent.Coast C. 83-68 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Crusaders' (6-14) road loss to tenth ranked Bruins (9-10) 68-83 on Saturday. Bruins forced 20 Crusaders turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Britney Wright (178-1994, college: Alabama St.) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 7 rebounds and guard Shalome Dunlop (172-2003) who added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Worth to mention Wright played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Bruins' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Mikaela Miller responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds and guard Maddison Penn (183-1994, college: UBC) scored 17 points and 6 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bruins maintains tenth position with 9-10 record. Loser Crusaders keep the eleventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Keilor T.. Bruins will meet at home Hills Hornets (#15) in the next round where they are favorite. Crusaders will play against Hawks (#13) in Wollongong and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bankstown B.: V.Morrow 16+5reb, D.Shalome 14+5reb+4ast, B.Wright 14+7reb+2ast, O.Azaleeah 10+7reb, B.Maimone 9+4reb+4ast, F.Kira-May 8+2ast Cent.Coast C.: M.Penn 17+3reb+1ast, R.Maenpaa 15+4reb+1ast, J.Wittwer 13+4reb+3ast, M.Miller 12+8reb+1ast, B.Katie 7+4reb+3ast, N.Hutchins 4+11reb+2ast Penrith P. - Newcastle F. 44-74 Very predictable result in Penrith where second ranked Falcons (18-2) outscored 13th ranked Panthers (4-15) 74-44 on Saturday. Falcons made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 Panthers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Mykea Gray (163-1998, college: Miami, FL) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 5 rebounds and Jessica Relf who added 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Falcons players scored in double figures. Forward Megan Jefferson (190, college: Hawaii) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Chloe Williams (190-2005, college: Tulsa) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Panthers' coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Falcons have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Manly Warr. SE. Panthers lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with 15 games lost. Falcons will meet at home Mustangs (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Panthers will play against North Bears (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Newcastle F.: M.Gray 16+5reb+1ast, R.Jessica 12+7reb+2ast, N.Munger 11+7reb+2ast, A.Curtin 11+7reb+3ast, C.Hannah 9+6reb+2ast, S.Kleeman 6+2reb+1ast Penrith P.: M.Jefferson 13+9reb+2ast, C.Williams 10+6reb+2ast, C.Bloom 9+8reb+1ast, W.Kelsey 8+2reb, N.Taylor 3+1ast, P.Sienna 1+5reb+1ast Manly Warr. SE - Hornsby S. 136-45 Not a big story in a game in Narrabeen where 16th ranked Spireds (1-19) were outplayed by first ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (18-2) 136-45 on Saturday. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles held Spireds to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 57.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles forced 22 Spireds turnovers and outrebounded them 61-17 including a 21-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Spireds' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Josie Bulman who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and forward Kimberley Hodge (182-1998) who added 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. Mizuki Wakamatsu responded with 19 points and 5 assists and swingman Tylah Mundine (172-1999) scored 12 points. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-2 record, which they share with Newcastle F. Spireds lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 19 games lost. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will meet Sharks (#5) in the next round. Spireds will play against Comets (#7) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Manly Warr. SE: B.Josie 22+10reb+3ast, K.Hodge 20+9reb+4ast, D.Chloe 18+6reb+2ast, G.Ella 16+6reb, H.Felicity 15+6reb+6ast, B.Delaney 13+6reb+7ast Hornsby S.: W.Mizuki 19+1reb+5ast, T.Mundine 12+3reb+1ast, A.Poto 6+3reb+2ast, M.Della Franca 5+2reb, S.Cherry 2+6reb, D.Franca Sabrina 1+1reb+3ast Albury LB - Sutherland S. 94-100 Everything went according to plan in Albury where fifth ranked Sharks (13-6) won against 8th ranked Lady Bandits (10-9) 100-94 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Lauren Nicholson (183-1993, college: SMC) who helped to win the game recording 39 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Aliza Fabbro (172-2001) who added 26 points during the contest. American forward Malury Bates (191-1999, college: Georgia, agency: Shark Sports Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (on 14-of-16 shooting from the field) and her fellow American import guard Mikayla Pivec (178-1997, college: Oregon St.) produced a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals. Four Lady Bandits players scored in double figures. Sharks maintains fifth position with 13-6 record. Loser Lady Bandits keep the eighth place with nine games lost. Sharks will meet at home league's second-placed Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lady Bandits will play against Nationals (#9) in Canberra and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sutherland S.: L.Nicholson 39+9reb+6ast, F.Aliza 26+1reb, M.Norris 13+4reb+4ast, O.White 8+9reb+3ast, K.Hovatter 7+4reb+1ast, D.Jordyn 6+2reb Albury LB: M.Bates 28+10reb+2ast, A.Hannan 20+5reb+1ast, M.Elizabeth 16+3reb+2ast, M.Pivec 15+11reb+14ast, E.Mahady 8+1reb+4ast, S.Mellington 5+1reb+2ast Maitland M. - Illawarra H. 69-44 There was no surprise in Maitland where 12th ranked Hawks (5-15) were crushed by sixth ranked Mustangs (13-7) 69-44 on Saturday. Mustangs held Hawks to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mustangs made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Sydney Hunter (183-1999, college: San Diego) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import swingman Madison Washington (185, college: Oregon St.) who added 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Argentinian center Emilia Garcia Leon (182-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Lauren Gatwood (-1988) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mustangs have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 13-7 record. Loser Hawks dropped to the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. Mustangs will meet league's leader Falcons in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hawks will play against Crusaders (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Maitland M.: M.Washington 16+9reb+2ast, S.Hunter 12+13reb+2ast, W.Rachel 10+2reb+4ast, K.Moss 8+6reb, R.Shakera 7+7reb+3ast, L.Shipard 6 Illawarra H.: E.Garcia Leon 14+11reb, G.Lauren 10+6reb+4ast, R.Abel 5+1reb+3ast, G.Charlotte 4+5reb, H.Chelsea 3+1reb+2ast, M.Kirby 3+3reb Canberra N. - Hills H. 91-40 No shocking result in a game in Canberra where tenth ranked Nationals (9-9) smashed 15th ranked Hills Hornets (3-16) 91-40 on Saturday. Nationals dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Hills Hornets' 22. Nationals forced 22 Hills Hornets turnovers and outrebounded them 43-22 including a 17-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Nationals looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Hills Hornets' players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Isabelle Bourne (188-2000, college: Nebraska) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and guard Lizzy Tonks (173, college: CSUN) who added 12 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Four Nationals players scored in double figures. Rhiannon Yetsenga responded with 11 points and 5 rebounds and Kelsey Curtin scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nationals moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Townsville F. and Cairns D. Hills Hornets lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. Nationals will meet at home higher ranked Lady Bandits (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hills Hornets will play against Bruins (#10) in Condell Park and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Canberra N.: I.Bourne 24+11reb+2ast, B.Dufelmeier 12+6reb+5ast, L.Tonks 12+12reb+8ast, A.Solway 12+1reb, C.Tugliach 8+2reb+1ast, B.Jasmyn 7+2ast Hills H.: C.Kelsey 11+2reb, Y.Rhiannon 11+5reb+1ast, C.Taylah 8+4reb+1ast, S.Britnee 8+1reb, Z.Burke 2+2reb, D.Laura 0+1ast Cent.Coast C. - Inner WB 71-74 There was a minor upset in Terrigal where 11th ranked Crusaders (6-14) were edged by fourteenth ranked Bulls (5-14) 74-71 on Sunday. Bulls made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Mikaela Dombkins (181-1986) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international point guard Leilani Mitchell (165-1985, college: Utah) who added 31 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Guard Jasmine Forcadilla (173-1997, college: SMC) responded with 16 points and 6 assists and guard Darneka Rowe (174-1993) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Crusaders' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bulls moved-up to tenth place, which they share with East Perth E. Loser Crusaders keep the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Keilor T.. Bulls will meet at home Bruins (#10) in the next round. Crusaders will play against Hawks in Wollongong and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Inner WB: L.Mitchell 31+7reb+7ast, M.Dombkins 24+20reb+5ast, I.Jolzyne 5+2reb, M.Peric 4+9reb+1ast, T.Jaydan 4+2reb+1ast, O.Abby 3+7reb+1ast Cent.Coast C.: J.Forcadilla 16+3reb+6ast, D.Rowe 15+7reb+2ast, M.Penn 11+10reb+1ast, M.Miller 9+2reb+2ast, R.Maenpaa 9+9reb+2ast, N.Hutchins 6+6reb Newcastle F. - Illawarra H. 72-45 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Falcons as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Falcons smashed 12th ranked Hawks in Newcastle 72-45. Falcons forced 27 Hawks turnovers. The best player for the winners was swingman Abigail Curtin (185-1997, college: Denver) who scored 25 points. Guard Kate Kingham (176-2002) chipped in 15 points. Argentinian center Emilia Garcia Leon (182-1994) produced 8 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Rebecca Abel (168-1999) added 10 points respectively for the guests. Hawks' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Falcons (18-2) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Manly Warr. SE. Hawks at the other side dropped to the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. Hawks will play next round against Crusaders trying to get back on the winning streak. Falcons will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Mustangs in Maitland. Top scorers: Newcastle F.: A.Curtin 25+4reb, M.Gray 15+1reb+3ast, K.Kate 15+4reb+3ast, N.Munger 7+11reb+3ast, A.Ebzery 4+7reb+3ast, M.Keely 3+9reb Illawarra H.: R.Abel 10+4reb+1ast, J.Courtney 8+4reb+2ast, E.Garcia Leon 8+14reb+1ast, M.Samantha 5+1reb, E.Teagan 5+1reb, G.Lauren 3+2reb+2ast Penrith P. - Maitland M. 48-54 Very predictable result in Penrith where sixth ranked Mustangs (13-7) beat 13th ranked Panthers (4-15) 54-48 on Sunday. Mustangs held Panthers to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Mustangs forced 22 Panthers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Shakera Reilly (178-1999) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Sydney Hunter (183-1999, college: San Diego) who added 13 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Forward Chloe Williams (190-2005, college: Tulsa) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds and Kate Pozoglou (178-1998) scored 0 points and 13 rebounds. Panthers' coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mustangs have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 13-7 record. Panthers lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with 15 games lost. Mustangs will meet league's leader Falcons in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Panthers will play against North Bears (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Maitland M.: R.Shakera 24+5reb+1ast, S.Hunter 13+11reb+3ast, W.Rachel 8+3reb+4ast, W.Daila 3+2reb, J.Isabella 2+4reb+2ast, W.Sophie 2+2reb+1ast Penrith P.: C.Williams 18+5reb, E.Matthews 7+3reb, M.Jefferson 6+7reb+1ast, P.Sienna 5+3reb, C.Bloom 4+5reb+1ast, P.Tiana 3+5reb Group NBL1 NorthSW Metro P. - Logan T. 61-71Not a big story in a game in Runcorn where 5th ranked Pirates (12-6) were defeated by second ranked Thunder (13-4) 71-61 on Friday. Thunder made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game, while Pirates only scored six points from the stripe. They outrebounded Pirates 45-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Mikaela Ruef (191-1990, college: Stanford) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 27 rebounds and 4 assists and New Zealand swingman Chevannah Paalvast (181-1991, college: Monmouth) who added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. International point guard Maddison Rocci (169-1998, agency: ONE Sports and Entertainment) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American Leah Scott (183-1993, college: Marshall) scored 23 points and 5 assists. Thunder have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-4 record having ten points less than leader Wyndham D. Pirates lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games lost. Thunder will meet at home Brisbane Spartans (#4) in the next round. Pirates will play against Seahawks in Runaway Bay and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Logan T.: M.Ruef 20+27reb+4ast, U.Motuga 15+5reb+2ast, C.Paalvast 15+5reb+6ast, O.Isaac 9+2reb+4ast, A.Taia 6+1reb+4ast, H.Summah 4+4reb SW Metro P.: L.Scott 23+4reb+5ast, M.Rocci 18+11reb+4ast, F.Alana 6+2reb, E.Lillyanna 6+3reb, H.Young 5+9reb+2ast, K.Page 3+2reb SD Spartans - Brisbane C. 84-60 Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Brisbane Spartans (12-5) outleveled at home 11th ranked Capitals (8-9) 84-60 on Friday. Brisbane Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jessica McDowell-White (168-2000, college: USF) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 assists and New Zealand swingman Natalie Taylor (183-1982, college: SEMO) who added 13 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. Forward Stephanie Collins (196-1995, college: SMU) responded with 18 points and Hilary Fuller scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brisbane Spartans have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Southern T. Capitals lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Forestville E.. Brisbane Spartans will meet league's second-placed Thunder in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Capitals will play against the league's leader Wizards (#1) in Taigum and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SD Spartans: J.McDowell-White 14+3reb+10ast, N.Taylor 13+11reb+3ast, D.Alice 13+5reb, E.Gustavsson 11+9reb+4ast, C.Isabella 10+4reb+1ast, A.Karaitiana 8+4reb+3ast Brisbane C.: S.Collins 18+3reb, C.Bronte 11+3reb, F.Hilary 10+7reb+1ast, A.Cameron 7+6reb+3ast, T.King-Paul 6+6reb+4ast, L.Sarra 3+1reb+2ast Cairns D. - Northside W. 72-110 There was no surprise in Cairns where 9th ranked Dolphins (9-9) were crushed by first ranked Wizards (15-3) 110-72 on Friday. Wizards dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Dolphins' 40. They outrebounded Dolphins 57-31 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Wizards looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Dolphins' players. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and power forward Nadeen Payne (188-1993, agency: LBM Management) who added 20 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American guard Jennifer Coleman (175-1998, college: Navy) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and forward Shaneice Swain (175-2003) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Wizards and four Dolphins players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wizards maintains first position with 15-3 record, which they share with Joondalup W. Dolphins lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Canberra N. and Townsville F.. Wizards will meet at home Capitals (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dolphins will play against Rip City and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Northside W.: C.Woods 23+9reb+7ast, N.Payne 20+10reb+1ast, J.Amanda 19+10reb+2ast, D.Lil 14+4reb+2ast, O.Alice 12+9reb+1ast, G.Dale 8+4reb+4ast Cairns D.: P.Davidson 15+5reb+1ast, S.Shaneice 15+5reb+2ast, J.Coleman 14+11reb+2ast, T.Mole 13+2reb+1ast, L.Williams 6+5reb, T.Emma 3+1reb Mackay M. - NGC Seahawks 90-95 No shocking result in a game in Mackay where eighth ranked Seahawks (9-8) defeated 15th ranked Meteorettes (3-15) 95-90 on Friday. Seahawks forced 24 Meteorettes turnovers. Strangely Meteorettes outrebounded Seahawks 42-27 including 27 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Alexa Held (178-1999, college: DePaul) who helped to win the game recording 37 points (!!!) and power forward Erin Riley (180, college: Keiser) who added 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Seahawks' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Brittany Reeves (196, college: Mercer) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds and guard Davida Dale (180-1997, college: URI) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Meteorettes players scored in double figures. Seahawks moved-up to fifth place, which they share with N.Adelaide R. and S.Adelaide P. Loser Meteorettes keep the fifteenth position with 15 games lost. Seahawks will meet at home Pirates (#5) in the next round. Meteorettes will play against Roar (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: NGC Seahawks: A.Held 37+1reb+3ast, E.Riley 21+11reb+5ast, E.Gandini 16+2reb+1ast, B.Kennedy-Hopoate 8+2reb+1ast, R.Carly 7+5reb, J.Luki 6+3reb+1ast Mackay M.: B.Reeves 19+17reb+3ast, D.Dale 19+12reb+7ast, B.Denesha 19+4reb+4ast, H.Phoebe 11+2reb+1ast, V.Wyk Nikita 9+1reb+1ast, C.Virgo 9+1reb+1ast Brisbane C. - Ipswich F. 65-77 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Brisbane where 11th ranked Capitals (8-9) were defeated by twelfth ranked Force (6-11) 77-65 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Maria Blazejewski (185-1991, college: LSSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and guard Jasmin Howe (173-1995, college: NW Missouri St.) who added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Howe attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on her way to pro basketball. Forward Stephanie Collins (196-1995, college: SMU) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and Hilary Fuller scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Capitals' coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Force moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pakenham W. Capitals lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Forestville E.. Force will meet at home Sunshine CP (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Capitals will play against the league's leader Wizards (#1) in Taigum and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ipswich F.: M.Blazejewski 25+10reb+2ast, A.Gorrell 18+7reb+3ast, J.Howe 14+8reb+8ast, R.Georgia 9+5reb+2ast, M.Essex 6+2reb, A.Beatson 4+2reb+2ast Brisbane C.: S.Collins 33+8reb+2ast, F.Hilary 16+9reb, T.King-Paul 6+7reb+4ast, A.Cameron 4+8reb+3ast, C.Tyla 3+2reb+2ast, T.Stolberg 2+5reb Townsville F. - Northside W. 67-93 Very predictable result in Townsville where first ranked Wizards (15-3) outscored 9th ranked Flames (9-9) 93-67 on Saturday. Wizards dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Flames' 34. Wizards forced 19 Flames turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Amanda Johnson who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) who added 15 points and 6 assists during the contest. Five Wizards players scored in double figures. Point guard Indiah Bowyer (171-2003) responded with 26 points and forward Majella Carey (180) scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wizards maintains first position with 15-3 record, which they share with Joondalup W. Loser Flames keep the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Canberra N. and Cairns D.. Wizards will meet at home Capitals (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Flames will play against Rip City and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Northside W.: J.Amanda 29+9reb, C.Woods 15+3reb+6ast, D.Lil 14+1reb, K.McDermott 11+4ast, N.Payne 10+10reb+2ast, R.Haynes 8+3reb+1ast Townsville F.: B.Indiah 26+1reb+2ast, M.Carey 15+8reb+6ast, A.Fowler 11+9reb, B.Shaylee 9+2reb+3ast, R.Grace 4+2reb, M.Ainslie 2+2reb+2ast RedCity R. - Gold Coast R. 73-93 Not a big story in a game in Brisbane where 16th ranked Roar (1-16) was outplayed by seventh ranked Rollers (10-7) 93-73 on Saturday. Rollers dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Roar's 34. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ariana Moorer (172-1991, college: Virginia) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Catherine Reese who added 29 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Rollers players scored in double figures. American guard Donica Cosby (172-1988, college: Okla City) responded with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and her fellow American import center Angela Beadle (190-1993, college: SHSU) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Roar's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rollers have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with W.Adelaide B. Loser Roar dropped to the tenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with C.Districts L.. Rollers will meet at home league's second-placed Thunder in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Roar will play against Meteorettes (#15) in Mackay and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Gold Coast R.: R.Catherine 29+7reb, A.Moorer 22+14reb+4ast, B.Moyes 14+3reb+3ast, C.Mellars 10+4reb, J.Hooper 8+2reb+4ast, S.Woods 7+1ast RedCity R.: D.Cosby 20+6reb+8ast, A.Beadle 15+8reb, C.Jaylen 12+2reb+4ast, M.Skye 9+3reb+1ast, R.Lilly 6+4reb, K.Donnelly 5+3reb Rockhampton C. - NGC Seahawks 78-66 Everything went according to plan in Rockhampton where fourth ranked Cyclones (13-5) won against 8th ranked Seahawks (9-8) 78-66 on Saturday. Cyclones dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Seahawks' 28 and made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Cyclones forced 24 Seahawks turnovers and outrebounded them 43-24 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Samantha Bowman (188, college: CWU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds and guard Lauren Heard (175-1999, college: TCU) who added 17 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists and 6 steals during the contest. Guard Alexa Held (178-1999, college: DePaul) responded with 20 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and power forward Erin Riley (180, college: Keiser) scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Seahawks' coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cyclones have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Rockingham F. Loser Seahawks dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with N.Adelaide R. and S.Adelaide P.. Cyclones will meet at home Roar (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Seahawks will play against Pirates (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Rockhampton C.: L.McSpadden 24+11reb+1ast, S.Bowman 23+17reb+2ast, L.Heard 17+7reb+12ast, T.Wakelin-Gray 7+5reb+3ast, T.Hay 5+1reb+3ast, J.Lorraway 2+2reb NGC Seahawks: A.Held 20+3reb+8ast, B.Kennedy-Hopoate 14+3reb+1ast, E.Riley 12+7reb+6ast, E.Gandini 9+5reb, M.Watkinson 3, O.Crawford 2+1reb USC Rip - SW Metro P. 79-80 There was no surprise in Sippy Downs where 13th ranked Rip City (5-12) was edged by fifth ranked Pirates (12-6) 80-79 on Saturday. Strangely Rip City outrebounded Pirates 44-25 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American Leah Scott (183-1993, college: Marshall) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and international point guard Maddison Rocci (169-1998, agency: ONE Sports and Entertainment) who added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. American forward Megan Mullings (185-1992, college: Alaska-Anch.) responded with 27 points and 9 rebounds and Carlie Smith produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Rip City players scored in double figures. Pirates maintains fifth position with 12-6 record. Loser Rip City dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Hume City B.. Pirates will meet Seahawks (#8) in the next round. Rip City will play against Dolphins in Cairns and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SW Metro P.: L.Scott 26+9reb+5ast, H.Young 20+5reb+4ast, M.Rocci 18+7reb+7ast, F.Alana 7+2ast, E.Lillyanna 4+2reb+1ast, A.Allanah 3+1reb USC Rip: M.Mullings 27+9reb, S.Bairstow 17+5reb, C.Smith 16+10reb+5ast, N.Flye 14+8reb+5ast, M.Campbell 3+5reb+2ast, Y.Miller 2+3reb+1ast Darwin S. - SC Phoenix 57-68 There was a surprise result in Darwin where fourteenth ranked Sunshine CP (4-13) defeated higher ranked Salties (11-8) 68-57 on Saturday. Sunshine CP forced 22 Salties turnovers and outrebounded them 49-33 including 17 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Alex Wittinger (185-1997, college: Illinois) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks and Maltese swingman Nicola Handreck (175-1995) who added 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Guard Ruby Porter (178-2001, college: Nebraska) responded with 22 points and 6 steals and Claire Hunter scored 8 points and 12 rebounds. Sunshine CP moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Salties lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Sydney C. and Perry Lakes H.. Sunshine CP will meet Force (#12) in the next round. Salties will have a break next round. Top scorers: SC Phoenix: A.Wittinger 25+17reb+2ast, H.Nicola 15+6reb+2ast, J.Carden-David 7+6reb+1ast, A.Browne 6+7reb+4ast, A.Frampton 5+3reb, B.Mia 4+1ast Darwin S.: R.Porter 22+4reb+2ast, S.Johnston 9+2reb+2ast, H.Claire 8+12reb, C.MacGregor 6+6reb+1ast, T.Nisbet 5+3reb+1ast, B.Jessica 5+2reb+3ast Group NBL1 SouthRingwood H. - Waverley F. 78-73There was an upset in Heathmont where second-ranked Falcons (16-4) were defeated by sixth ranked Hawks (13-8) 78-73 on Wednesday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Spanish guard Marta Hermida (180-1997, college: Boise St.) who added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Hawks' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Rebecca Cole (178-1992) responded with 18 points and 7 assists and power forward Carley Ernst (196-1994) scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 13-8 record. Loser Falcons keep the second place with four games lost. Hawks will meet Spectres (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Falcons will play against Geelong Supercats (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ringwood H.: M.Whittle 24+13reb+6ast, M.Hermida 15+8reb+4ast, J.Ariel 15+1reb, E.Ogier 11+4reb+2ast, J.Trotto 9+1reb+4ast, H.Wynd 2+1reb Waverley F.: R.Cole 18+3reb+7ast, R.Mokrzycki 17+8reb, S.Locandro 16+6reb+2ast, C.Ernst 11+8reb+7ast, U.Maddi 6+7reb+3ast, A.Todhunter 5+7reb+5ast Hobart C. - Mt Gambier 81-99 Very predictable result in Hobart where third ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (15-5) beat 15th ranked Chargers (7-14) 99-81 on Friday. Mount Gambier Pioneers made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game, while Chargers only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Chargers 49-26 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Miela Goodchild (178-2000, college: Duke) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) who added 27 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. American guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) responded with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and her fellow American import guard Cori Coleman (173-1993, college: CSU) scored 24 points and 4 assists. Chargers' coach tested twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Mount Gambier Pioneers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-5 record having five points less than leader Wyndham D., which they share with BA CoE. Chargers lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 14 games lost. Mount Gambier Pioneers will meet Wildcats (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Chargers will play against Tornadoes (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mt Gambier: H.Reinoehl 27+8reb, M.Goodchild 26+12reb, C.Brown 15+8reb+4ast, R.Imogen 14+5reb+2ast, S.Calleia 8+7reb+10ast, Z.Aokuso 6+5reb+3ast Hobart C.: P.Bradley 32+6reb+6ast, C.Coleman 24+3reb+4ast, L.Mills 10+8reb+1ast, B.Zoe 6+1reb+2ast, S.O'Neill 5+3reb+2ast, B.Chloe 2+4reb+2ast Launceston T. - Keilor T. 87-65 Not a big story in a game in Launceston where 16th ranked Thunder (6-14) was outplayed by thirteenth ranked Tornadoes (9-12) 87-65 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Riley Lupfer (175, college: Boise St.) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and forward Macey Crawford (178-2005) who added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Five Tornadoes players scored in double figures. Tornadoes' coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Lana Hollingsworth (178, college: Santa Clara) responded with 18 points and Japanese center Kadysha Umezawa (190-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Tornadoes have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Kilsyth LC. Loser Thunder dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Cent.Coast C.. Tornadoes will meet Chargers (#15) in the next round. Thunder will play against Cavaliers (#18) in Cranbourne and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Launceston T.: R.Lupfer 22+7reb+2ast, W.Taya 16+2reb+2ast, C.Macey 14+6reb+6ast, O.West 14+4reb+3ast, S.Micah 12+3reb+5ast, K.Charli 9+4reb+2ast Keilor T.: L.Hollingsworth 18+3reb+1ast, A.Clephane 15+4reb+1ast, K.Umezawa 11+10reb, M.Puli 7+4reb+3ast, B.Macey 7+5reb+2ast, G.Graham 5+3reb+1ast Ringwood H. - Geelong LS 72-71 Important game to mention about took place in Heathmont. Sixth ranked Hawks (13-8) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Geelong Supercats (14-6) 72-71 on Friday evening. Hawks brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Spanish guard Marta Hermida (180-1997, college: Boise St.) saved the victory by scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Hawks' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international guard Chantel Horvat (185-1998, college: UCLA) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and guard Sarah Elsworthy (171-1998) added 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Geelong Supercats. Hawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 13-8 record. Geelong Supercats at the other side keep the fifth place with six games lost. Hawks will play against Spectres (#14) in East Burwood in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Geelong Supercats will play on the road against the league's second-placed Falcons (#2) in Mount Waverley and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Ringwood H.: M.Hermida 25+7reb+7ast, M.Whittle 17+13reb+2ast, F.Toni 11+3reb+1ast, J.Ariel 7, J.Trotto 6+4reb+1ast, D.Piper 4+4reb Geelong LS: C.Horvat 26+12reb+2ast, S.Elsworthy 14+5reb+4ast, M.Okoye 11+5reb+1ast, E.Braslis 8+7reb+4ast, A.Skobel 6+4reb+4ast, E.Tofaeono 6+3reb+3ast Knox R. - Diamond VE 71-79 The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles' (11-10) road victory over 10th ranked Knox Raiders (9-11) 79-71 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jennie Rintala (188-1990, college: S.Dakota St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and guard Kara Tessari (174-1999) who added 13 points and 8 assists during the contest. Four Diamond Valley Eagles players scored in double figures. Forward Alicia Froling (190-1996, college: SMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and power forward Kiera Rowe (183-1999) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Knox Raiders' coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Diamond Valley Eagles maintains ninth position with 11-10 record. Knox Raiders lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 11 games lost. Diamond Valley Eagles will meet higher ranked Wildcats (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Knox Raiders will play against the league's leader Lady Braves and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Diamond VE: J.Rintala 17+13reb+2ast, J.Compton 13+5reb, K.Tessari 13+4reb+8ast, A.Day 12+3reb+1ast, B.Eliza 9+2reb+2ast, M.Andriuolo 8+7reb Knox R.: A.Froling 22+13reb, E.Fisher 12+3reb+3ast, K.Rowe 12+5reb+1ast, B.Aneta 9+4reb+3ast, R.Quirk 5+4reb+4ast, L.Santomaggio 4+2reb+3ast Melbourne T. - Kilsyth LC 65-89 There was no surprise in Melbourne where 17th ranked Tigers (5-16) were crushed by twelfth ranked Lady Cobras (9-12) 89-65 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and Nikita Young who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Lady Cobras players scored in double figures. Lady Cobras' coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Samantha Simons (188-2000, college: SMC) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Tylah Hooper scored 16 points. Lady Cobras maintains twelfth position with 9-12 record, which they share with Launceston T. Tigers lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 16 games lost. Lady Cobras will meet at home higher ranked Knox Raiders (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tigers will play against Sabres (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Kilsyth LC: A.Jenkins 24+10reb+3ast, Y.Nikita 19+9reb+1ast, M.Georgia 12+5reb+3ast, B.Georgia 11+3reb+1ast, A.Hart 6+4reb+1ast, I.Lopes 5+1reb+2ast Melbourne T.: S.Simons 20+6reb+1ast, H.Tylah 16+2ast, M.Peterson 9+4reb, A.Francis 6+2reb, A.O'Neill 5+6reb+3ast, N.Metcalfe 4+10reb+1ast Geelong LS - Ballarat M. 84-79 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Geelong Supercats (14-6) defeated at home 18th ranked Ballarat Miners (3-18) 84-79 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Geelong Supercats looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Chantel Horvat (185-1998, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds and guard Sarah Elsworthy (171-1998) who added 20 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals during the contest. Five Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. The former international guard Abigail Wehrung (177-1995) responded with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and Swedish forward Emma Karamovic (184-1996, college: Southeastern) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Geelong Supercats maintains fifth position with 14-6 record. Ballarat Miners lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth place with 18 games lost. Geelong Supercats will meet league's second-placed Falcons in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ballarat Miners will play against the league's leader Lady Braves (#1) in Bendigo and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Geelong LS: C.Horvat 26+15reb, S.Elsworthy 20+5reb+7ast, E.Braslis 14+7reb+1ast, M.Okoye 12+5reb+6ast, A.Skobel 10+3reb+8ast, J.Scannell 2+3reb+5ast Ballarat M.: A.Wehrung 32+9reb+7ast, E.Karamovic 25+5reb+1ast, K.Rinaldi 10+7reb+1ast, C.Annie 5+6reb+3ast, C.Millie 4+1reb+1ast, M.Mathews 3+3reb+2ast Hobart C. - Keilor T. 62-72 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Hobart where 15th ranked Chargers (7-14) were defeated by sixteenth ranked Thunder (6-14) 72-62 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Japanese center Kadysha Umezawa (190-1998) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and American guard Anna Clephane (178, college: Ball St.) who added 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American forward Kayla Steindl (190-1989, college: Gonzaga) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Paige Bradley (178-1994, college: Denver) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Thunder moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Cent.Coast C. Chargers lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Thunder will meet Cavaliers (#18) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Chargers will play against Tornadoes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Keilor T.: K.Umezawa 28+8reb+2ast, A.Clephane 14+8reb+1ast, M.Puli 8+7reb+3ast, G.Graham 7+4reb+1ast, L.Hollingsworth 7+7reb+5ast, B.Macey 4+5reb+1ast Hobart C.: K.Steindl 18+11reb+1ast, P.Bradley 16+2reb+5ast, C.Coleman 14+6reb+1ast, S.O'Neill 8+3reb, B.Zoe 4+1reb+2ast, A.Finlayson 2+3reb+1ast Nunawading S. - Bendigo LB 72-105 Very predictable result in East Burwood where top-ranked Lady Braves (20-0) outscored 14th ranked Spectres (8-13) 105-72 on Saturday. Lady Braves made 30-of-38 free shots (78.9 percent) during the game, while Spectres only scored eight points from the stripe. Lady Braves had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Amy Atwell (183-1998, college: Hawaii) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) and Meg Mccarthy who added 23 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. American guard Cassidy Mihalko (180-1995, college: CBU) responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and her fellow American import Devon Brookshire (190-1994, college: SMC, agency: DC Sports) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lady Braves have an impressive 20-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-0 record. Spectres lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 13 games lost. Lady Braves will meet Knox Raiders (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Spectres will play against Hawks and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bendigo LB: A.Atwell 39+12reb, M.Meg 23+15reb+4ast, C.McLean 13+5ast, K.Wilson 8+6reb+9ast, M.Sexton 8+3reb+2ast, B.Poppy 5+1reb Nunawading S.: C.Mihalko 16+7reb+4ast, D.Brookshire 13+4reb+2ast, R.Antoniadou 10+1reb+3ast, E.Pearce 9+4reb+1ast, R.Brewster 9+5reb+2ast, A.Kunek 5+5reb+2ast Dandenong R. - Waverley F. 63-97 Not a big story in a game in Dandenong where 12th ranked Rangers (10-11) were outplayed by second ranked Falcons (16-4) 97-63 on Saturday. Falcons dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Rangers' 30. Falcons forced 26 Rangers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Amelia Todhunter (169-1988) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Maddi Utti who added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Falcons players scored in double figures. Falcons' coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Amber Smith (180-1998, college: Missouri) responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds and guard Briahna Whatman (170-1994) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Falcons maintains second position with 16-4 record having four points less than leader Wyndham D. Loser Rangers dropped to the tenth place with 11 games lost. Falcons will meet at home Geelong Supercats (#5) in the next round. Rangers will play against Cavaliers (#18) in Cranbourne and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Waverley F.: A.Todhunter 15+8reb+7ast, U.Maddi 14+7reb+4ast, R.Cole 14+5ast, R.Mokrzycki 13+3reb+1ast, C.Ernst 13+5reb+5ast, S.Locandro 10+1reb Dandenong R.: A.Smith 24+8reb+2ast, S.Boothe 8+6reb+1ast, B.Whatman 8+6reb+2ast, E.Morgan 8+3reb+1ast, T.Georgia 6+3reb+5ast, N.Bella 5+5reb+3ast Frankston B. - Casey C. 91-74 Everything went according to plan in Seaford where fourth ranked Frankston Blues (15-6) won against 18th ranked Cavaliers (3-17) 91-74 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Chloe Bibby (185-1998, college: Maryland) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 8 rebounds and forward Louise Brown (189-1995, college: Tennessee) who added 21 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American guard Rachel Bell (178, college: Vanderbilt) scored 22 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Frankston Blues have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-6 record. Loser Cavaliers keep the eighteenth place with 17 games lost. Frankston Blues will meet at home Sabres (#7) in the next round. Cavaliers will play against Thunder (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Frankston B.: C.Bibby 27+8reb+3ast, L.Brown 21+15reb+1ast, A.Chelsea 17+3reb+4ast, M.Cocks 16+9reb+3ast, E.Batish 7+4reb+7ast, T.Jackson 2 Casey C.: R.Bell 22+3reb+1ast, T.Simmons 19+7reb+3ast, L.Van Kleunen 12+6reb, S.Blicavs 10+3reb+3ast, T.Giliam 7+4reb+4ast, M.Hedge 3+2reb+3ast Launceston T. - Mt Gambier 74-81 There was no surprise in Launceston where 13th ranked Tornadoes (9-12) were defeated by third ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (15-5) 81-74 on Saturday. Mount Gambier Pioneers outrebounded Tornadoes 46-24 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian swingman Cassandra Brown (189-1992, college: Portland) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 8 rebounds and guard Isabella Brancatisano (170-1995) who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Guard Olivia West (168, college: UC Riverside) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and forward Macey Crawford (178-2005) scored 12 points and 4 assists. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers and five Tornadoes players scored in double figures. Mount Gambier Pioneers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-5 record having five points less than leader Wyndham D., which they share with BA CoE. Loser Tornadoes dropped to the twelfth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Kilsyth LC. Mount Gambier Pioneers will meet Wildcats (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Tornadoes will play against Chargers (#15) in Hobart and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mt Gambier: C.Brown 21+8reb+2ast, M.Goodchild 18+5reb+1ast, I.Brancatisano 15+6reb+7ast, H.Reinoehl 12+8reb+6ast, R.Imogen 5+4reb+1ast, S.Calleia 5+7reb+3ast Launceston T.: S.Micah 15+1reb+3ast, O.West 15+11reb+1ast, W.Taya 14+3reb+3ast, C.Macey 12+4reb+4ast, K.Charli 12+1reb+1ast, R.Lupfer 6+4reb Ballarat M. - Diamond VE 81-88 No shocking result in a game in Wendouree where ninth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (11-10) defeated 18th ranked Ballarat Miners (3-18) 88-81 on Sunday. Diamond Valley Eagles looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jade Compton (178, college: Presbyterian) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import power forward Jennie Rintala (188-1990, college: S.Dakota St.) who added 22 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The former international guard Abigail Wehrung (177-1995) responded with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Swedish forward Emma Karamovic (184-1996, college: Southeastern) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Diamond Valley Eagles maintains ninth position with 11-10 record. Ballarat Miners lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth place with 18 games lost. Diamond Valley Eagles will meet higher ranked Wildcats (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ballarat Miners will play against the league's leader Lady Braves (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Diamond VE: J.Compton 26+9reb+3ast, J.Rintala 22+11reb+2ast, K.Tessari 10+2reb+9ast, M.Andriuolo 9+4reb, A.Day 9+8reb+6ast, S.Byrnes 8+1reb+2ast Ballarat M.: A.Wehrung 32+9reb+9ast, E.Karamovic 20+8reb+6ast, K.Rinaldi 12+10reb+3ast, M.Mathews 8+2reb+1ast, C.Annie 6+4reb, C.Millie 3+4reb+1ast Dandenong R. - Knox R. 79-62 There was a minor upset in Dandenong where 10th ranked Knox Raiders (9-11) were defeated by twelfth ranked Rangers (10-11) 79-62 on Sunday. Rangers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Amber Smith (180-1998, college: Missouri) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Sarah Boothe (195-1990, college: Stanford) who added 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Forward Alicia Froling (190-1996, college: SMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and guard Emily Fisher (170, college: TCU) scored 12 points and 4 assists. Rangers moved-up to tenth place. Knox Raiders lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Rangers will meet Cavaliers (#18) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Knox Raiders will play against the league's leader Lady Braves (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Dandenong R.: A.Smith 21+9reb+4ast, S.Boothe 19+10reb+1ast, B.Whatman 14+8reb+5ast, E.Morgan 9+4reb+8ast, N.Bella 8+2reb+4ast, G.Holly 4+5reb+1ast Knox R.: A.Froling 21+11reb+1ast, E.Fisher 12+3reb+4ast, K.Rowe 10+5reb+3ast, E.Hesseldal 7+7reb+2ast, R.Quirk 6+4reb+2ast, B.Aneta 4+3reb+1ast Kilsyth LC - Eltham W. 62-77 Rather predictable result in Kilsyth where ninth ranked Wildcats (11-9) beat 12th ranked Lady Cobras (9-12) 77-62 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of international swingman Anneli Maley (187-1998, college: TCU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists and Louise Forsyth who added 16 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Wildcats players scored in double figures. American forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and Nikita Young scored 8 points and 5 assists. Wildcats moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Sandringham S. Loser Lady Cobras keep the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Launceston T.. Wildcats will meet at home higher ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lady Cobras will play against Knox Raiders (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Eltham W.: A.Maley 24+22reb+6ast, F.Louise 16+7reb, R.Pizzey 13+7reb+2ast, H.Leidel 13+2ast, T.Wynne 5+1reb+2ast, H.Munro 4+3reb+1ast Kilsyth LC: A.Jenkins 16+13reb+2ast, M.Georgia 9+3reb, A.Sutherland 8+3reb+2ast, H.Sarah 8+3reb+1ast, Y.Nikita 8+4reb+5ast, A.Hart 7+5reb Nunawading S. - Frankston B. 91-92 Not a big story in a game in East Burwood where 14th ranked Spectres (8-13) were edged by fourth ranked Frankston Blues (15-6) 92-91 on Sunday. Frankston Blues forced 20 Spectres turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of New Zealand guard Micaela Cocks (175-1986, college: Oregon) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and forward Louise Brown (189-1995, college: Tennessee) who added 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The former international swingman Alice Kunek (185-1991, agency: LBM Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line !!!) and American Devon Brookshire (190-1994, college: SMC, agency: DC Sports) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five Frankston Blues and four Spectres players scored in double figures. Spectres' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Frankston Blues have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-6 record. Spectres lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 13 games lost. Frankston Blues will meet at home Sabres (#7) in the next round. Spectres will play against Hawks (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Frankston B.: M.Cocks 34+9reb+4ast, L.Brown 15+12reb+4ast, C.Bibby 15+4reb+3ast, A.Chelsea 10+3reb+4ast, E.Batish 10+3reb+5ast, T.Jackson 7 Nunawading S.: A.Kunek 38+15reb+4ast, R.Brewster 13+5reb+2ast, D.Brookshire 12+7reb+1ast, C.Mihalko 11+4reb, E.Pearce 8+1reb+1ast, R.Antoniadou 5+4reb+1ast Sandringham S. - Bendigo LB 74-80 Everything went according to plan in Cheltenham where top-ranked Lady Braves (20-0) won against 7th ranked Sabres (11-9) 80-74 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Meg Mccarthy who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and the former international swingman Amy Atwell (183-1998, college: Hawaii) who added 24 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Lady Braves' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Georgia Pineau (185-1997, college: Boston Coll.) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Brittany Smart (177-1985, college: Cedarville) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Sabres players scored in double figures. Lady Braves have an impressive 20-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-0 record. Loser Sabres keep the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Eltham W.. Lady Braves will meet Knox Raiders (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sabres will play against Tigers (#17) in Melbourne and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bendigo LB: A.Atwell 24+8reb, M.Meg 23+14reb+2ast, C.McLean 15+3reb+5ast, K.Burton 7+6reb, K.Wilson 3+4reb+5ast, M.Sexton 3+3reb+1ast Sandringham S.: F.Nakkasoglu 24+1ast, G.Pineau 18+10reb+3ast, B.Smart 15+8reb+3ast, K.Wischer 10+10reb+2ast, I.Morgan 5+3reb+1ast, W.Hannah 2+2reb Melbourne T. - Casey C. 71-64 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 18th ranked Cavaliers' (3-17) road loss to seventeenth ranked Tigers (5-16) 64-71 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Samantha Simons (188-2000, college: SMC) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and American forward Angelique Francis (180, college: UALR) who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. American guard Lauren Van Kleunen (188, college: Marquette) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds and Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Tigers maintains seventeenth position with 5-16 record. Loser Cavaliers keep the eighteenth place with 17 games lost. Tigers will meet at home higher ranked Sabres (#7) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Cavaliers will play against Thunder (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Melbourne T.: S.Simons 14+3reb+6ast, H.Tylah 13+3reb+1ast, C.Lily 13+5reb+1ast, A.Francis 11+7reb+3ast, J.Odom 6+4reb+1ast, N.Metcalfe 6+5reb Casey C.: L.Van Kleunen 22+9reb+2ast, T.Simmons 14+9reb+8ast, T.Giliam 9+1reb+3ast, R.Bell 9+6reb+1ast, C.Cunningham 6+3reb+2ast, S.Blicavs 4+2reb Group NBL1 WestJoondalup W. - Kalamunda ES 87-69No shocking result in a game in Joondalup where second ranked Wanneroo (15-3) defeated 9th ranked Suns (7-11) 87-69 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Robbi Ryan (175-1997, college: Arizona St.) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import forward Teige Morrell (191-1995, college: Nevada) who added 25 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American guard Natalie Chou (185-1997, college: UCLA) responded with 28 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized British power forward Samantha Roscoe (194-1995, college: N.Dakota) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Wanneroo keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Northside W. Loser Suns keep the ninth place with 11 games lost. Wanneroo will meet at home Lightning (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suns will play against Eagles and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Joondalup W.: T.Morrell 25+8reb+1ast, R.Ryan 25+8reb+3ast, E.Klasztorny 12+4reb, C.Belcher 9+1reb+2ast, N.Parker-Williams 6+4reb, I.Miotti 5+3reb Kalamunda ES: N.Chou 28+5reb+3ast, S.Roscoe 17+4reb, M.Taylor 6+1reb, E.Fisher 5+4reb, M.Dyer 4+4reb, F.Jaymee 4+4reb Rockingham F. - Perry Lakes H. 84-58 Rather expected game in Rockingham where 6th ranked Hawks (11-8) were rolled over by fourth ranked Flames (13-5) 84-58 on Friday. Flames had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Casey Samuels (182-1994) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and German center Lisa Koop (197-1985, college: Winthrop) who added 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Flames players scored in double figures. Forward Emma Clarke (186-2000, college: Colorado) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Ashleigh Isenbarger (188-1997) scored 14 points. 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 have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Rockhampton C. Loser Hawks keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Sydney C. and Darwin S.. Flames will meet Giants (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hawks will have a break next round. Top scorers: Rockingham F.: C.Samuels 20+5reb+3ast, L.Koop 13+8reb+1ast, M.Kraker 13+5reb+2ast, T.Burrows 12+8reb+1ast, P.Marissa 7+1reb, P.Tiana 6+3ast Perry Lakes H.: E.Clarke 26+11reb+1ast, A.Isenbarger 14+3reb+1ast, M.Millicent 8+4reb+2ast, M.Dennis 5+3reb, G.Charlotte 3+1reb, M.Satie 2+5reb+2ast East Perth E. - Perth R. 58-75 There was a small surprise in Morley where twelfth ranked Redbacks (2-16) beat 10th ranked Eagles (5-14) 75-58 on Saturday. Redbacks forced 21 Eagles turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Dajah Daniel who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and forward Brooke Malone (185-2003, college: Idaho) who added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Forward Maddison Allen (190-1993, college: Santa Clara) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and New Zealand guard Tessa Morrison (173-1997, college: SNHU) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Redbacks maintains twelfth position with 2-16 record. Eagles lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Inner WB. Redbacks will meet at home Slammers (#13) in the next round. Eagles will play against Suns in Kalamunda and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Perth R.: D.Dajah 20+10reb, B.Malone 15+7reb+4ast, R.Thompson 13+1reb+1ast, M.Pirini 9+3reb+10ast, H.Shenae 9+9reb+1ast, G.Grace 4+1reb East Perth E.: M.Allen 12+12reb+5ast, T.Morrison 11+5reb+4ast, A.Ella 9+3reb+1ast, T.Roberts 9+4reb+3ast, A.Sarah 9+5reb+1ast, S.Lubcke 6+2reb+1ast Mandurah M. - Joondalup W. 68-75 Not a big story in a game in Mandurah where 5th ranked Magic (11-7) was defeated by second ranked Wanneroo (15-3) 75-68 on Saturday. Wanneroo dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Magic's 26. They outrebounded Magic 47-30 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Teige Morrell (191-1995, college: Nevada) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Emma Klasztorny (180-1994) who added 18 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Guard Casey Mihovilovich (173-1982) responded with 13 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and American guard Katharine Tudor (183-1998, college: Oregon St.) scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Wanneroo keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Northside W. Loser Magic keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Warwick S.. Wanneroo will meet at home Lightning (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Magic will play against Tigers in Willetton and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Joondalup W.: T.Morrell 25+10reb+4ast, E.Klasztorny 18+10reb+3ast, N.Parker-Williams 13+10reb+2ast, R.Ryan 7+2reb+1ast, I.Miotti 5+2reb+2ast, S.Amos 4+7reb+5ast Mandurah M.: S.Toeaina 19+4reb+4ast, K.Tudor 18+6reb+4ast, C.Mihovilovich 13+6reb+9ast, T.Gabriella 8+1reb+1ast, H.Hank 5+6reb+1ast, M.Sydney 5+5reb+1ast SW Slammers - Warwick S. 55-99 Everything went according to plan in Bunbury where seventh ranked Senators (11-7) outleveled bottom-ranked Slammers (0-17) 99-55 on Saturday. Senators dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Slammers' 22. Senators forced 22 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 63-31 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Karly Murphy (185-1998, college: Colorado St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Mackenzie Clinch-Hoycard (191-1998, college: Hawaii) who added 24 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Senators' coach Jonelle Morley felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Alexis Donovan responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Kate Williams scored 12 points. Senators have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mandurah M. Loser Slammers still closes the standings with 17 games lost. Senators will meet Lightning (#8) in the next round. Slammers will play against Redbacks (#12) in Northbridge and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Warwick S.: M.Clinch-Hoycard 24+13reb+2ast, K.Murphy 24+16reb+6ast, N.Burton 18+9reb+2ast, S.Barr 9+7reb+8ast, W.Kyana 7+5reb+4ast, D.Alyssa 7+1ast SW Slammers: D.Alexis 17+10reb+2ast, K.Williams 12+3reb+1ast, B.Jasmine 10+1reb+3ast, P.Duffield 7+3ast, F.Javene 5+7reb+1ast, A.Grace 2+1ast Kalamunda ES - Goldfields G. 90-76 There was no surprise in Kalamunda where 11th ranked Giants (4-13) were defeated by ninth ranked Suns (7-11) 90-76 on Saturday. Suns looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Natalie Chou (185-1997, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and the other American import guard Makailah Dyer (175-1994, college: N.Dakota) who added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Suns players scored in double figures. The former international forward Darcee Garbin (188-1994) responded with 26 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Aimee Borchet scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Suns maintains ninth position with 7-11 record. Loser Giants dropped to the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Suns will meet at home Eagles (#10) in the next round. Giants will play against Flames and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Kalamunda ES: N.Chou 34+7reb+4ast, M.Dyer 19+5reb+4ast, S.Roscoe 14+7reb+3ast, G.Denehey 11+6reb+7ast, T.Ella 4+9reb+2ast, E.Fisher 4+2reb+2ast Goldfields G.: D.Garbin 26+8reb+2ast, B.Aimee 15+9reb, T.Bourne 10+2reb+2ast, R.Turnour-McCarty 8+6reb+5ast, A.Sidebottom 7+3reb+3ast, H.Kiriana 6+7reb+2ast |
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| LSBF Round 9: San Jose defeats leader Roswell - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Roswell (5-2) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked San Jose (4-3) 65-42. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Roswell. San Jose maintains third place with 4-3 record behind leader Roswell. Roswell at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. San Jose are looking forward to face bottom-ranked ABSA (#5) in the next round. Roswell will have a break next round. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Heredia (4-2) against fourth ranked Coopenae (3-4) on Friday night. Host Heredia was crushed by Coopenae in 87-48. Coopenae maintains fourth place with 3-4 record. Heredia at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Coopenae will play against higher ranked San Jose (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Heredia will play again against Coopenae and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Heredia - Coopenae 48-87 Very important is a home loss of second ranked Heredia (4-2) against fourth ranked Coopenae (3-4) on Friday night. Host Heredia was crushed by Coopenae in 87-48. Coopenae maintains fourth place with 3-4 record. Heredia at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Coopenae will play against higher ranked San Jose (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Heredia will play again against Coopenae and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Roswell - San Jose 42-65 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Roswell (5-2) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked San Jose (4-3) 65-42. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Roswell. San Jose maintains third place with 4-3 record behind leader Roswell. Roswell at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. San Jose are looking forward to face bottom-ranked ABSA (#5) in the next round. Roswell will have a break next round. |
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17-18 PlaceNorway - Romania 67-80Romania claimed the 17th place in Sofia as they rallied past Norway in their final game. Romania piled up a 45-35 halftime lead. They followed with a 22-18 run in the fourth stanza to race to the win. Ilinca Belegante banked in 28 points and 9 rebounds for Romania. Aurora Sorbye (168-G-2005) answered with 27 points for Norway.
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| Slovenia wins Gold in Divison A, Spain win Bronze Medal game - by Igor Obradovic |
11-12 PlaceIsrael - Germany 63-79Germany outscored Israel to earn the 11th place. Israel led by one point at the final intermission. But Germany went on a 27-10 run in the fourth stanza to snatch the win. Mailien Rolf (179-G-2005) tossed in 20 points for the winners. Shirel Nahum (2005) netted 20 points for Israel. 13-14 PlaceItaly - Czech Republic 68-63Italy beat Czech Republic to avoid elimination from Division A. Italy posted a 20-11 lead ten minutes into the game. They went on a 17-14 run in the third term to take an 11-point lead at the final intermission. Caterina Piatti (193-C-2006) notched 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Azzurri. Adela Mezihorakova (176-SG-2005) answered with 20 points for Czech Republic. 15-16 PlacePortugal - Lithuania 54-43Portugal ended their Konya campaign with victory. They beat Lithuania to earn the 15th position. Portugal grabbed a 25-16 run in the second term to seal the win. Fatumata Djalo (177-F-2005) and Ines Neto (172-G-2005) notched 12 points each for Portugal. Austeja Rauckyte (180-PF-2006) had 10 points for Lithuania. 3-4 PlaceSerbia - Spain 52-80In the bronze medal game between Serbia and Spain, Spain emerged victorious with a commanding 80-52 win. Spain dominated the game by winning all four quarters. Laia Conesa (173-SF-2005) contributed 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals, while Marina Mata (187-C-2005) and Ines Sotelo (191-C-2006) each scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Marija Avlijas (178-SG-2005) stood out for Serbia with 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals, while Katarina Knezevic (183-F-2005) added 10 points and 7 rebounds. Spain's strong performance throughout the game led them to secure the bronze medal. 5-6 PlaceHungary - Turkey 57-44Hungary overcame Turkey to earn the fifth position in Konya. The hosts posted a 19-11 lead ten minutes into the game. But Hungary responded with a 16-6 rally in the second stanza to grab a 27-25 halftime lead. Hungary used a 30-19 rally in the second half to ice the win. Eszter Ratkai (174-G/F-2006) recorded 15 points for Hungary. Ece Erginay (177-SG-2005) answered with 11 points for Turkey. 7-8 PlacePoland - Latvia 79-56Poland secured a convincing 79-56 victory over Latvia. Poland dominated the first half, building a substantial lead with a strong defensive performance. Karolina Ulan (182-G/F-2005) led the scoring for Poland with 17 points, supported by Nikola Tomasik (168-PG-2005), who contributed 6 points, 6 rebounds, and an impressive 9 assists. Natalia Rutkowska (185-C-2006) added 11 points and 8 rebounds. For Latvia, Krista Lukasevica (186-F-2006) recorded 10 points and 7 rebounds. Despite their efforts, Latvia was unable to overcome Poland's strong performance. With this win, Poland claimed 7th place in the tournament. 9-10 PlaceFinland - Belgium 54-80Belgium ended up in the ninth place in Konya. They stormed past Finland in their final game at the tournament. Belgium claimed a 43-22 halftime lead. They held Finland to just 32 points in the second part of the game to rally to the win. Ella Declercq (184-F-2006) came up with 10 points for Belgium. Elina Aarnisalo (177-G-2005) netted 22 points for Finland. FINALSlovenia - France 63-61In a thrilling gold medal game, Slovenia emerged as the champions with a narrow 63-61 victory over France. Slovenia started the game strong, taking a nine-point lead in the first quarter with a score of 23-14. Ajsa Sivka (190-PF-2005) was named the MVP of the final game, leading Slovenia with an impressive performance of 20 points and 12 rebounds, earning an index of 25. Lea Bartelme (178-PG-2005) contributed 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Zoja Stirn (178-PG-2005) added 15 points and 6 rebounds. Despite the loss, France put up a strong fight throughout the game. Sarah Keboum (185-F-2006) recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Ines Pitarch-Granel (182-F/C-2006) and Marine Dursus (174-G/F-2005) both scored 10 points for France. |
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| Brazil and USA goes in battle for Gold - by Igor Obradovic |
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Brazil - Puerto Rico 85-74 In a match between Brazil and Puerto Rico, Brazil emerged victorious with a score of 85-74. Damiris Dantas (191-F-1992) led the scoring for Brazil with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Taina Paixao (175-G-1991) contributed 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Emanuely De Oliveira (178-F-1999, college: Florida) added 13 points. Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) scored 22 points for Puerto Rico, accompanied by Jacqueline Benitez (178-G-1997, college: JMU) with 15 points and Jennifer O'Neill (165-PG-1990, college: Kentucky, agency: LBM Management) with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Brazil had a strong bench performance, outscoring Puerto Rico's bench 20-8. Brazil also dominated in rebounds, with a 35-26 advantage, and steals, with a 8-2 advantage. Brazil had a much better second half, winning the second part of the game 46-32. Brazil will face USA in Final.
Canada - USA 63-67 In a highly anticipated matchup, the United States secured a 67-63 victory over Canada. Angel Reese (190-F-2002) recorded a double-double for the United States with 10 points and 13 rebounds, while Janiah Barker (193-F-2003) contributed 9 points and 6 rebounds. Lauren Betts (201-C-2003) and Rickea Jackson (188-F-2001) added 12 points and 11 points respectively. Kayla Alexander (193-C-1991, college: Syracuse) scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for Canada, followed by Nirra Fields (175-G-1993, college: UCLA) with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Cassandre Prosper (188-SF-2005) contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds, while Aaliyah Edwards recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds. USA will play against Brazil in big Final while Canada will face Puerto Rico for Bronze Medal game.
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3rd PlacePuerto Rico - Canada 73-80Canada secured Bronze Medal game after beating Puerto Rico in a tight clash. Canada won the first quarter 17:22 and maintained the same performance through the second half. Great performance from starting five in Canada as they bring 63 out of 80 points to their National Team, Puerto Rico only had 55. Canada also dominated rebounds with 44:30 in total in their favor. Nirra Fields (175-G-1993, college: UCLA) scored 19 points and had 3 rebounds while Kayla Alexander (193-C-1991, college: Syracuse) scored 13 points with amazing 19 rebounds for Canada. In the losing team of Puerto Rico Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) scored 27 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Mya Hollingshed (190-F-1999, college: Colorado, agency: Shark Sports Management) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds. FINALBrazil - USA 69-58Big win for Brazil and a surprise as they go home with a gold medal around their necks. Amazing performance, especially in defense for Brazilian National Team. They allowed only 58 points. Kamilla Soares (201-C-2001) scored 20 points for Brazil with 11 rebounds alongside her name, she was followed Emanuely De Oliveira (178-F-1999, college: Florida) scored 13 points with 3 rebounds and 3 assists. In the losing team of USA, the best performance scored 22 points with 8 rebounds which was not enough for the gold medal. She was helped by Lauren Betts (201-C-2003) scored 10 points and had 11 rebounds. |
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| LNBPF Round 12: Astros are defeated by Rojas - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in LNBPF just ended. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most important game in the last round took place in Veracruz between third ranked Astros (15-4) and fifth ranked Rojas (10-9) on Saturday night. Astros were crushed by Rojas on the road 77-57. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Astros. Rojas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Deja Church (178-1998, college: DePaul) who added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Joy Adams (180-1993, college: Iona) with 7 points and 11 rebounds. Astros' coach Jonathan Villegas rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Rojas went down to sixth position due to points difference. Astros at the other side dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Panteras. The game between Top Four teams took place in Queretaro. 4th ranked host Libertadores (12-7) lost to first ranked Adelitas (16-3) 75-67. The winners were led by American forward Crystal Bradford (183-1993, college: CMU) who scored that evening 23 points and 7 rebounds and Danielle Adams supported her with 15 points. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by American power forward Reshanda Gray (192-1993, college: California) did not help to save the game for Libertadores. Libertadores' coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Adelitas have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-3 record. Libertadores lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. Sixth ranked Fuerza Regia (11-8) crushed at home 10th ranked Correcaminos (3-16) by 32 points 112-80, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Kaila Charles who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Fuerza Regia's coach Juan Jose Pidal felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Brittany Byrd who recorded 25 points and 9 rebounds. Fuerza Regia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Correcaminos dropped to the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Freseras. In the last two games of round 12 Freseras lost to Plateras on the opponent's court 65-78. Panteras managed to outperform Abejas in a home game 76-66.
Fuerza Regia - Correcaminos 112-80 Sixth ranked Fuerza Regia (11-8) crushed at home 10th ranked Correcaminos (3-16) by 32 points 112-80, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Fuerza Regia outrebounded Correcaminos 46-32 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Fuerza Regia made 8 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was forward Kaila Charles (185-1998, college: Maryland) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Guard Kenisha Bell (175-1994, college: Minnesota) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Fuerza Regia's coach Juan Jose Pidal felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Brittany Byrd (176-1997, college: UIC) who recorded 25 points and 9 rebounds and forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Five Fuerza Regia and four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Correcaminos dropped to the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Freseras. Top scorers: Fuerza Regia: K.Charles 24+9reb+3ast, K.Bell 20+6reb+3ast, C.Johnson 16+7reb, D.Pitts 12+4reb+6ast, T.Likhtarovich 11+3reb+2ast, A.Nyingifa 10+6reb+5ast Correcaminos: B.Byrd 25+9reb+3ast, I.Uchendu 18+6reb+1ast, S.Mgbeike 17+9reb+2ast, J.Vega 12+3reb+5ast, D.Evans 7+3reb+3ast, G.Jocelyn 1+2reb Rojas - Astros 77-57 The most important game in the last round took place in Veracruz between third ranked Astros (15-4) and fifth ranked Rojas (10-9) on Saturday night. Astros were crushed by Rojas on the road 77-57. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Astros. Rojas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Deja Church (178-1998, college: DePaul) who added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Rojas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Joy Adams (180-1993, college: Iona) with 7 points and 11 rebounds and guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Astros' coach Jonathan Villegas rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Rojas went down to sixth position due to points difference. Astros at the other side dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Top scorers: Rojas: D.Church 18+6reb+4ast, A.Bethel 15+16reb+5ast, A.Alix 15+2reb+5ast, L.Kizer 12+4reb+2ast, C.Gonzalez 6+2reb+2ast, F.Maria 5+2reb+3ast Astros: A.Rembiszewska 10+2reb+1ast, B.McCarty-Williams 10+3reb+4ast, J.Tunstull 8+4reb, O.Montserrat 8+5reb, J.Adams 7+11reb+3ast, I.McGee-Stafford 6+4reb+1ast Plateras - Freseras 78-65 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Freseras' (3-16) road loss to eighth ranked Plateras (8-11) 65-78 on Saturday. Plateras had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-1994, college: Arkansas St.) who scored 28 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Jazmine Jones (183-1996, college: Louisville) chipped in 16 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Dejza James (185-1995, college: Arizona) who recorded 15 points and 9 rebounds and guard Sierra Moore (180-1994, college: Penn St.) added 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Plateras maintains eighth position with 8-11 record. Loser Freseras keep the ninth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Correcaminos. Top scorers: Plateras: K.Brown-Haywood 28+7reb+2ast, V.Pierre-Louis 17+9reb+3ast, J.Jones 16+9reb+7ast, T.Muldrow 6+2reb+1ast, M.Williams 6+1reb+3ast, K.Jackson 3+8reb+1ast Freseras: S.Moore 19+2reb+1ast, D.James 15+9reb+2ast, Y.Boulet 12+4reb, J.Bonds 7+1reb, E.Cera 6+1ast, G.Melissa 4+1reb+1ast Panteras - Abejas 76-66 Very predictable result in Aguascalientes where second ranked Panteras (15-4) defeated bottom-ranked Abejas (2-17) 76-66 on Saturday. Panteras forced 19 Abejas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Latvian center Kristine Vitola (196-1991, college: UTEP) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Samantha Fuehring (191, college: Louisville) chipped in 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. Panteras' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Dana Soto (167-1997) who recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Tylar Bennett (193-1999, college: ECU) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Panteras maintains second position with 15-4 record behind leader Adelitas, which they share with Astros. Abejas lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. Top scorers: Panteras: S.Fuehring 19+9reb+5ast, A.O'Connor 17+4reb+3ast, K.Vitola 15+11reb+8ast, A.Rodriguez 14+2reb+3ast, R.Barahman 6+1reb+5ast, G.Sofia 3+2reb+1ast Abejas: D.Soto 22+5reb+2ast, T.Bennett 11+7reb+2ast, Z.Williams 10+7reb, R.Hollivay 9+4reb+2ast, V.Diana 8+3reb+4ast, G.Micheline 6+4reb+2ast Libertadoras - Adelitas 67-75 The game between Top Four teams took place in Queretaro. 4th ranked host Libertadores (12-7) lost to first ranked Adelitas (16-3) 75-67. Adelitas forced 20 Libertadores turnovers. Strangely Libertadores outrebounded Adelitas 50-28 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American forward Crystal Bradford (183-1993, college: CMU) who scored that evening 23 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) supported her with 15 points. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by American power forward Reshanda Gray (192-1993, college: California) did not help to save the game for Libertadores. Greek guard Pinelopi Pavlopoulou (172-1996, college: WSU) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Libertadores players scored in double figures. Libertadores' coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Adelitas have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-3 record. Libertadores lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. Top scorers: Adelitas: C.Bradford 23+7reb+3ast, D.Adams 15+3reb+2ast, K.Spolyar 13+3reb+1ast, H.Peters 8+3reb+1ast, A.Tolefree 8, T.Atkinson 6+4reb+4ast Libertadoras: R.Gray 18+11reb+1ast, M.Garrick 12+9reb+2ast, P.Pavlopoulou 12+6reb+6ast, M.Benson 11+7reb+1ast, M.Tagliamento 7+6reb+2ast, L.Weaver 6+8reb+3ast |
| Charles number one in Mexican LNBPF for round 12 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 25-year old player was the main contributor (24 points, nine rebounds and three assists) to her team's victory, helping them to outclass Correcaminos (#10, 3-17) with 32-point margin 112-80. Fuerza Regia is placed at 4th position in Mexican LNBPF. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Fuerza Regia will need more victories to improve their 12-8 record. In the team's last game Charles had a remarkable 90.0% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Fuerza Regia, through which she has constantly improved. Kaila Charles averages this season 20.5ppg and 7.6rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-G-1994) of Plateras. Brown-Haywood had a very good evening with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course she led Plateras to another comfortable win 78-65 over slightly lower-ranked Freseras (#9, 3-17) being unquestionably team leader. Plateras' 8th position in the standings has not changed. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 9-11 record. Brown-Haywood is one of the most experienced players at Plateras and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.5ppg (#7). She also registered 5.0 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Samantha Fuehring (191-F) of league's second-best Panteras. Fuehring showcased her all-around game by recording 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the last round. She was a key player of Panteras, leading her team to a 76-66 win against the lower-ranked Abejas (#11, 2-18). Panteras is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 16-4 record is not that bad... Fuehring has a great season in Mexico. After 20 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.3ppg (3rd best) and rebounds with 8.5rpg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Kristine Vitola (196-C-1991) of Panteras - 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Crystal Bradford (183-F-1993) of Adelitas - 23 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Vionise Pierre-Louis (193-C-1995) of Plateras - 17 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Abby O'Connor (183-G/F-1998) of Panteras - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Akilah Bethel (183-F-1993) of Rojas - 15 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Brittany Byrd (176-G-1997) of Correcaminos - 25 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Ciera Johnson (190-C-1997) of Fuerza Regia - 16 points and 7 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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| Metropolitan League Round 3: #1 Deportivo SJ is defeated by Sol de Amer. - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Metropolitan League. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Deportivo SJ (0-1) in Asuncion on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Sol de Amer. (1-1) 74-58. Sol de Amer. forced 21 Deportivo SJ turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Deportivo SJ helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for Pamela Encina (-2005) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 10 steals. Paz Godoy helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Agostina Ochipinti (170-2004) with 7 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sol de Amer. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Deportivo SJ will play against Libertad (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Very important is a home loss of Olimpia (1-2) against Libertad (1-1) on Tuesday night. Host Olimpia was defeated by Libertad in Asuncion 63-47. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Camila Bogado who led the winners and scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Maria Perez accounted for 9 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Giuliana Dose came up with 9 points and 8 rebounds for Olimpia in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Libertad will play against Deportivo SJ (#5) in the next round. Olimpia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez.
Olimpia - Libertad 47-63 Very important is a home loss of Olimpia (1-2) against Libertad (1-1) on Tuesday night. Host Olimpia was defeated by Libertad in Asuncion 63-47. Libertad dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpia's 20. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Camila Bogado who led the winners and scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. International point guard Maria Perez (165-1999) accounted for 9 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Giuliana Dose came up with 9 points and 8 rebounds and Sofia Garrigoza (-1999) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Olimpia in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Libertad will play against Deportivo SJ (#5) in the next round. Olimpia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Felix Perez. Top scorers: Olimpia: B.Jael 10+2reb+1ast, D.Giuliana 9+8reb+2ast, S.Garrigoza 7+5reb+1ast, C.Camila 6+2reb+1ast, S.Victoria 4+6reb, A.Gomez 3+1reb Libertad: B.Camila 19+5reb+4ast, M.Perez 9+7reb+7ast, T.Florencia 8+10reb+2ast, M.Maria Paz 7+3reb+3ast, P.Liz 7+7reb, F.Lisandri 6+4reb Sol de Amer. - Deportivo SJ 74-58 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Deportivo SJ (0-1) in Asuncion on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Sol de Amer. (1-1) 74-58. Sol de Amer. forced 21 Deportivo SJ turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by Deportivo SJ helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for Pamela Encina (-2005) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 10 steals. Paz Godoy helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Agostina Ochipinti (170-2004) with 7 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and Micaela Sosa scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sol de Amer. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Deportivo SJ will play against Libertad (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Deportivo SJ: S.Micaela 15+4reb, D.Aleli 9+2reb, N.Adriana 8+4reb+2ast, O.Agostina 7+6reb+7ast, A.Agustina 7+2reb+4ast, L.Liz 6+5reb+1ast Sol de Amer.: G.Paz 19+2reb+3ast, E.Pamela 17+6reb+5ast, A.Velazquez 11+6reb, E.Rodriguez 8+2reb+3ast, G.Milagros 6+5reb+1ast, A.Alexa 5+5reb+4ast |
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| WBNL Round 11: Tshwane S. keeps a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in WBNL. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Tshwane S. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Tshwane S. smashed bottom-ranked Windbreakers at home 70-41. Tshwane S. dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Windbreakers' 22. Tshwane S. forced 40 Windbreakers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Windbreakers' players. It was a great evening for Zimbabwean swingman Fadzai Mabasa (170-1983) who led her team to a victory scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. The former international swingman Pumla Sathula (175-1984, college: Hamilton) helped adding 4 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Boitumelo Ramakau responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tshwane S. have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with WC Mountaineers. Windbreakers at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Windbreakers will play next round against Rhinos trying to get back on the winning streak. Tshwane S. will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked NC Zebras on the road. The game between Top Four teams took place in . 4th placed host NC Zebras (2-3) were smashed by second ranked Tshwane S. (4-1) 77-41. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of NC Zebras. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Pumla Sathula (175-1984, college: Hamilton) who led the winners and scored 7 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Charmaine Amoda accounted for 6 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Tshwane S.'s coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ilunga Mbula came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for NC Zebras in the defeat. Tshwane S. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with WC Mountaineers. NC Zebras at the other side keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with M.Rhinos. Tshwane S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NC Zebras will play again against the league's leader Tshwane S. (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track. The game between Top Four teams took place in Mbombela. Their close opponent host Rhinos (2-3) lost to fourth ranked NC Zebras (2-3) 68-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rhinos. The best player for the winners was Mamotsoari Mofokeng who scored 27 points. Rachel Ngona produced 24 points for the hosts. NC Zebras maintains fourth place with 2-3 record, which they share with M.Rhinos. NC Zebras will meet at home league's leader Tshwane S. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rhinos will play against Windbreakers in Johannesburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 11 NC Zebras won against EC Windbreakers on the opponent's court 55-47. Winless EC Windbreakers were outscored by M.Rhinos in a home game 47-66. The most impressive stats of the last round was 9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists by Nocwaka Luke of M.Rhinos.
EC Windbreakers - NC Zebras 47-55 Rather expected game in Johannesburg where bottom-ranked Windbreakers (0-5) were defeated by fourth ranked NC Zebras (2-3) 55-47 on Sunday. NC Zebras held Windbreakers to an opponent 24.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 25.0 percent accuracy of the winners. NC Zebras forced 24 Windbreakers turnovers. The best player for the winners was Ilunga Mbula who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds. Mamotsoari Mofokeng chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Tshepo Mokua produced 18 points and 4 assists and Keatlegile Ramorwesi added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. NC Zebras maintains fourth place with 2-3 record, which they share with M.Rhinos. Loser Windbreakers still closes the standings with five games lost. NC Zebras will meet at home league's leader Tshwane S. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Windbreakers will play against Rhinos (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: EC Windbreakers: M.Tshepo 18+4reb+4ast, R.Keatlegile 11+4reb+5ast, M.Basetsana 6+3reb, R.Boitumelo 5+3reb+3ast, M.Amogelang 3+11reb, R.Sinoxolo 2+1reb NC Zebras: M.Ilunga 21+19reb+1ast, M.Mamotsoari 13+7reb+6ast, S.Katlego 11+3reb, M.Lesego 5+12reb+1ast, M.Lindani 4+7reb+1ast, M.Lesego 1+6reb NC Zebras - Tshwane S. 41-77 The game between Top Four teams took place in . 4th placed host NC Zebras (2-3) were smashed by second ranked Tshwane S. (4-1) 77-41. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of NC Zebras. Tshwane S. held NC Zebras to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Tshwane S. forced 33 NC Zebras turnovers and outrebounded them 53-39 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by NC Zebras' players. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Pumla Sathula (175-1984, college: Hamilton) who led the winners and scored 7 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Charmaine Amoda accounted for 6 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winning side. Tshwane S.'s coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ilunga Mbula came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and Mamotsoari Mofokeng added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for NC Zebras in the defeat. Tshwane S. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with WC Mountaineers. NC Zebras at the other side keep the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with M.Rhinos. Tshwane S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NC Zebras will play again against the league's leader Tshwane S. (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: NC Zebras: M.Mamotsoari 16+8reb, M.Ilunga 10+14reb+1ast, M.Lindani 6+6reb+1ast, M.Lesego 5+5reb+2ast, N.Sihle 2+1reb, M.Lesego 2+4reb Tshwane S.: G.Josefina 13+3reb+3ast, F.Mabasa 10+4reb, M.Ellen 8+7reb+2ast, C.Chigumba 8+4reb+4ast, M.Kutlwano 8+3reb+1ast, P.Sathula 7+11reb+6ast M.Rhinos - NC Zebras 57-68 The game between Top Four teams took place in Mbombela. Their close opponent host Rhinos (2-3) lost to fourth ranked NC Zebras (2-3) 68-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rhinos. The best player for the winners was Mamotsoari Mofokeng who scored 27 points. Ilunga Mbula chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Four NC Zebras players scored in double figures. Rachel Ngona produced 24 points and Sonto Mabuza added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. NC Zebras maintains fourth place with 2-3 record, which they share with M.Rhinos. NC Zebras will meet at home league's leader Tshwane S. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rhinos will play against Windbreakers in Johannesburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: M.Rhinos: N.Rachel 24+2reb, M.Sonto 10+8reb, P.Enathi 6+3reb+2ast, J.Thulisile 4+4reb+2ast, M.Mathabo 4+6reb+1ast, M.Cynthia 4+3reb NC Zebras: M.Mamotsoari 27+4reb+1ast, M.Lindani 13+8reb+1ast, M.Lesego 12+6reb+2ast, M.Ilunga 11+13reb+1ast, M.Lesego 5+4reb+1ast, M.Prudence 0 Tshwane S. - EC Windbreakers 70-41 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Tshwane S. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Tshwane S. smashed bottom-ranked Windbreakers at home 70-41. Tshwane S. dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Windbreakers' 22. Tshwane S. forced 40 Windbreakers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Windbreakers' players. It was a great evening for Zimbabwean swingman Fadzai Mabasa (170-1983) who led her team to a victory scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. The former international swingman Pumla Sathula (175-1984, college: Hamilton) helped adding 4 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Boitumelo Ramakau responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Keatlegile Ramorwesi scored 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tshwane S. have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with WC Mountaineers. Windbreakers at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Windbreakers will play next round against Rhinos trying to get back on the winning streak. Tshwane S. will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked NC Zebras on the road. Top scorers: EC Windbreakers: R.Keatlegile 17+1reb+1ast, R.Boitumelo 16+12reb+2ast, D.Sinokholo 4+1reb, M.Lesego 2+8reb, G.Yoliswa 2+6reb+1ast, M.Amogelang 0+4reb Tshwane S.: F.Mabasa 26+7reb+3ast, B.Ane 9+3reb, G.Josefina 9+2reb, C.Chigumba 8+8reb+2ast, P.Sathula 4+9reb+6ast, K.Botihale 4 EC Windbreakers - M.Rhinos 47-66 Rather predictable result in Johannesburg where fourth ranked Rhinos (2-3) smashed bottom-ranked Windbreakers (0-5) 66-47 on Saturday. Rhinos held Windbreakers to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Rhinos forced 36 Windbreakers turnovers. The best player for the winners was Rachel Ngona who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Nocwaka Luke chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Tshepo Mokua produced 18 points and 5 rebounds and Keatlegile Ramorwesi added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rhinos maintains fourth place with 2-3 record, which they share with NC Zebras. Loser Windbreakers still closes the standings with five games lost. Rhinos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Windbreakers will play again against Rhinos (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: EC Windbreakers: M.Tshepo 18+5reb+3ast, R.Keatlegile 14+4reb+3ast, A.Samantha 5+2reb+2ast, R.Boitumelo 4+1reb, R.Sinoxolo 2+1reb, M.Lesego 2+11reb M.Rhinos: N.Rachel 26+6reb+2ast, L.Nocwaka 9+8reb+8ast, P.Enathi 8+1reb+5ast, M.Sonto 6+5reb, M.Cynthia 6+5reb+1ast, N.Tjabuya 4+1reb |
| UGANDA |
| NBL Round 19: KCCA Leopards defeat Miracle in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most exciting game of round 19 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Miracle (9-7) to seventh ranked KCCA Leopards (9-4) 66-63 in the game for the fifth place. KCCA Leopards forced 32 Miracle turnovers. Strangely Miracle outrebounded KCCA Leopards 51-39 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for the former international center Martha Soigi (185-1986) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Susan Aanyu (-1992) helped adding 14 points and 12 rebounds. KCCA Leopards' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Barbara Namukaaya responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. KCCA Leopards moved-up to fifth place. Miracle at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#1) and Magic Stormers (#4). JTL Jaguars (14-3) crushed visiting Magic Stormers (10-5) by 22 points 67-45. It was an exceptional evening for guard Brenda Kayaga who led the winners and scored 22 points. Amoding Moreen accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Daphine Adong came up with 14 points and 6 steals for Magic Stormers in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. JTL Jaguars have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Newly promoted JTL Jaguars maintains first place with 14-3 record. Magic Stormers at the other side keep the fourth position with five games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Miracle. Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#7) and Kampala Uni (#8). KCCA Leopards (9-4) crushed visiting Kampala Uni (4-10) by 49 points 75-26. Slyvester Kazibwe fired a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Mercy Batamuliza produced 9 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KCCA Leopards moved-up to fifth place. Kampala Uni lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: Nabisunsa lost to Miracle on the opponent's court 66-84. Bottom-ranked Nkumba LM was outscored by JKL Dolphins in a home game 54-89. A1 Challenge was rolled over JTL Jaguars on the road 68-46. Angels was defeated by Magic Stormers on its own court 58-61.
Miracle - Nabisunsa 84-66 Very expected game in Kampala where 10th ranked Nabisunsa (4-13) was defeated by fifth ranked Miracle (9-7) 84-66 on Wednesday. Miracle dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Nabisunsa's 28. Miracle forced 33 Nabisunsa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) fired a triple-double by scoring 29 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Forward Brenda Alyano chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Darlene Tashobya (-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Tamasha Nsubuga added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Miracle went down to sixth position due to points difference. Loser Nabisunsa keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala JTL Jaguars. Top scorers: Miracle: W.Akello 29+16reb+10ast, A.Brenda 16+2reb+5ast, N.Mariam 15+5reb+1ast, C.Lillian 8+3reb+1ast, M.Shadia 6+3reb+3ast, N.Barbara 4+4reb+1ast Nabisunsa: T.Darlene 19+16reb+5ast, N.Tamasha 17+6reb+1ast, N.Sarah 9+6reb+2ast, B.Martha 7+1reb+2ast, N.Priscillar 5+2reb, M.Abigail 5+4reb+1ast JTL Jaguars - Magic Stormers 67-45 Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#1) and Magic Stormers (#4). JTL Jaguars (14-3) crushed visiting Magic Stormers (10-5) by 22 points 67-45. JTL Jaguars held Magic Stormers to an opponent 20.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Magic Stormers 55-40 including a 50-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. JTL Jaguars players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for guard Brenda Kayaga who led the winners and scored 22 points. Guard Amoding Moreen (-1990) accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Forward Daphine Adong came up with 14 points and 6 steals and center Atulinda Moureen (-1989) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Magic Stormers in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. JTL Jaguars have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Newly promoted JTL Jaguars maintains first place with 14-3 record. Magic Stormers at the other side keep the fourth position with five games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Miracle. Top scorers: JTL Jaguars: B.Kayaga 22+4reb+1ast, M.Amoding 15+5reb+7ast, N.Maimuna 6+12reb+4ast, W.Sandra 6+1ast, N.Rhoda 5+1ast, D.Sarafina 5+5reb+2ast Magic Stormers: A.Daphine 14+4reb+2ast, M.Atulinda 12+7reb, A.Auma 6+1reb+2ast, B.Namwenge 4+3reb+1ast, N.Ruth 4+14reb+1ast, N.Daniella 4+4reb+3ast Nkumba LM - JKL Dolphins 54-89 Very predictable result in Kampala where third ranked JKL Dolphins (11-2) smashed bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (1-15) 89-54 on Saturday. JKL Dolphins dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Nkumba LM's 24. JKL Dolphins forced 34 Nkumba LM turnovers and outrebounded them 55-39 including a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. JKL Dolphins looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Nkumba LM's players. Evelyn Nakiyinji fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Swingman Stella Nikuze (-1992) chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 7 steals. Swingman Isabella Namugabo produced 15 points and 5 rebounds and center Jesca Nakamanya (-1993) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for JKL Dolphins. They moved-up to second place. Loser Nkumba LM stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. JKL Dolphins' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Kampala Uni. Top scorers: JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 22+1reb, N.Evelyn 20+13reb+5ast, L.Becky 10+8reb+2ast, S.Nikuze 9+7reb+9ast, T.Thelma 8+5reb+1ast, H.Akello 7+9reb+4ast Nkumba LM: N.Isabella 15+5reb+2ast, N.Mellisa 13+2reb+1ast, N.Jesca 9+9reb+2ast, P.Nyakake 7+6reb+1ast, N.Pennitah 7+6reb+6ast, N.Sombei 3+8reb+2ast KCCA Leopards - Miracle 66-63 The most exciting game of round 19 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Miracle (9-7) to seventh ranked KCCA Leopards (9-4) 66-63 in the game for the fifth place. KCCA Leopards forced 32 Miracle turnovers. Strangely Miracle outrebounded KCCA Leopards 51-39 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for the former international center Martha Soigi (185-1986) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Susan Aanyu (-1992) helped adding 14 points and 12 rebounds. KCCA Leopards' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Barbara Namukaaya responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and forward Brenda Alyano scored 8 points and 9 assists. KCCA Leopards moved-up to fifth place. Miracle at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers. Top scorers: KCCA Leopards: M.Soigi 21+14reb+2ast, A.Susan 14+12reb+1ast, N.Leanne 9+4reb, A.Namirimu 9+4reb+4ast, C.Haruri 8+1ast, N.Linda 1+1ast Miracle: N.Lilian 12+3reb, N.Barbara 10+12reb+3ast, M.Shadia 10+6reb+2ast, A.Brenda 8+2reb+9ast, N.Mariam 8+5reb+3ast, W.Akello 6+7reb JTL Jaguars - A1 Challenge 68-46 Not a big story in a game in Kampala where 9th ranked A1 Challenge (4-12) was rolled over by first ranked JTL Jaguars (14-3) 68-46 on Sunday. JTL Jaguars held A1 Challenge to an opponent 23.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.4 percent accuracy of the winners. JTL Jaguars forced 22 A1 Challenge turnovers and outrebounded them 55-42 including 17 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Guard Maimuna Nabbosa (-1999) chipped in 5 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Kenyan Elizabeth Okumu produced 13 points and 7 rebounds and guard Angole Maria added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for JTL Jaguars. Newly promoted JTL Jaguars maintains first place with 14-3 record. Loser A1 Challenge keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Miracle. Top scorers: JTL Jaguars: S.Ageno 26+15reb+2ast, B.Kayaga 13+3reb+1ast, N.Rhoda 11+2reb+2ast, N.Maimuna 5+9reb+9ast, W.Sandra 3+1reb+2ast, P.Alado 3+5reb+1ast A1 Challenge: O.Elizabeth 13+7reb+2ast, A.Maria 12+8reb, P.Yaweh 6+5reb, N.Sharua 5+4reb+3ast, N.Peggy 4+3reb, A.Faith 3+1reb+4ast Angels - Magic Stormers 58-61 Everything went according to plan in Kampala where fourth ranked Magic Stormers (10-5) edged 11th ranked Angels (3-11) 61-58 on Sunday. Magic Stormers forced 25 Angels turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Daphine Adong fired 8 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Ruth Nambirige chipped in 5 points and 16 rebounds. Elizabeth Akol (-1993) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Joan Makanga (-1998) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Angels players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Magic Stormers maintains fourth place with 10-5 record. Angels lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Magic Stormers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KIU Rangers. Top scorers: MAGIC STORMERS BASKETBALL CLUBMSC: A.Auma 12+4reb+1ast, L.Charity 11+1reb+4ast, B.Namwenge 8+3reb, A.Daphine 8+14reb+5ast, N.Patricia 7+7reb+2ast, N.Ruth 5+16reb+1ast ANGELS BASKETBALL CLUBABC: A.Elizabeth 13+5reb+5ast, M.Joan 13+5reb+2ast, D.Adit 11+9reb, A.Catherine 11+6reb, K.Grace 7+9reb, G.Kusaba 2+5ast KCCA Leopards - Kampala Uni 75-26 Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Kampala: KCCA Leopards (#7) and Kampala Uni (#8). KCCA Leopards (9-4) crushed visiting Kampala Uni (4-10) by 49 points 75-26. KCCA Leopards forced 21 Kampala Uni turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Slyvester Kazibwe (-1990) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Forward Ruth Atuheire (-1994) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four KCCA Leopards players scored in double figures. Mercy Batamuliza produced 9 points and 12 rebounds and Josephine Alimochan added 5 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KCCA Leopards moved-up to fifth place. Kampala Uni lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with ten games lost. KCCA Leopards' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers. Top scorers: KCCA LEOPARDS BASKETBALL CLUBKLB: A.Ruth 14+5reb+1ast, N.Leanne 13+5reb+1ast, N.Linda 11+2ast, K.Slyvester 10+11reb+5ast, K.Asinah 9+7reb+2ast, C.Haruri 7+2reb KAMPALA UNIVERSITY LADIES BASKETBALL CLUBKUL: B.Mercy 9+12reb+1ast, A.Josephine 5+6reb, S.Nabiryo 4+6reb, A.Robinah 4+2reb, N.Hanifah 2+1reb+1ast, A.Harriet 2+5reb+2ast |
| URUGUAY |
| Liga Femenina Round 1: 25 de Agosto is defeated by Malvin in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Second Stage in Liga Femenina just started. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Malvin and 25 de Agosto. 25 de Agosto was defeated at home 71-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Malvin made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 25 de Agosto turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 28 personal fouls committed by 25 de Agosto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Florencia Somma (175-1988) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian Maria Jourdheuil (180-1994) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side Argentinian guard Candela Foresto (163-1999) responded with 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Yale. Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Hebraica and D.Sporting. Hebraica won against visiting D.Sporting 61-55. Forward Martina Marino (170-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Romina Dalesandro accounted for 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Guard Joaquina Gregorio (168-2001) came up with 11 points and 8 rebounds for D.Sporting in the defeat. D.Sporting's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hebraica will play against Aguada on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. D.Sporting's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo 25 de Agosto. Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Lagomar and Urunday. Urunday was crushed at home by 38 points 38-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Urunday. Natalia Quevedo fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Rocio Mott produced 8 points and 15 rebounds 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. Lagomar will meet at home Remeros in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Urunday will play against Juventud and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 1 winless Remeros won against Juventud on the opponent's court 60-46. Winless Yale managed to outperform Aguada in a home game 65-61. The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 7 rebounds by Camila Kirschenbaum of Aguada.
25 de Agosto - Malvin 71-80 The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Malvin and 25 de Agosto. 25 de Agosto was defeated at home 71-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Malvin made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 25 de Agosto turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 28 personal fouls committed by 25 de Agosto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Florencia Somma (175-1988) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Argentinian Maria Jourdheuil (180-1994) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side Argentinian guard Candela Foresto (163-1999) responded with 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Rossana Dagnino (175-1989) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Yale. Top scorers: Malvin: F.Somma 20+13reb+3ast, M.Jourdheuil 13+7reb+8ast, C.Miculka 13+9reb+3ast, F.Paula 9+6reb+2ast, F.Midaglia 7+3reb+2ast, F.Carolina 7+2ast 25 de Agosto: C.Foresto 33+5reb+5ast, R.Dagnino 14+8reb+1ast, R.Bereilh 11+6reb+1ast, M.Sabrina 5+10reb+2ast, P.Catalina 4+3ast, D.Cartro 2+2reb Hebraica - D.Sporting 61-55 Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Hebraica and D.Sporting. Hebraica won against visiting D.Sporting 61-55. Hebraica forced 20 D.Sporting turnovers. Forward Martina Marino (170-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Romina Dalesandro (157-2003) accounted for 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Guard Joaquina Gregorio (168-2001) came up with 11 points and 8 rebounds and Argentinian center Ornela Bacchini (188-1989, college: OLLU) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for D.Sporting in the defeat. D.Sporting's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hebraica will play against Aguada on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. D.Sporting's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo 25 de Agosto. Top scorers: Hebraica: M.Martina 23+10reb+1ast, D.Romina 12+8reb+4ast, A.Ramirez 11+6reb+2ast, U.Antonella 7+2reb, T.Melisa 6+9reb, T.Paula 2+4reb+1ast D.Sporting: O.Bacchini 13+7reb+1ast, G.Joaquina 11+8reb+3ast, N.Dolinsky 10+3reb+2ast, H.Julieta 6+2reb, C.Krystal 5+5reb+2ast, R.Pierina 5+1reb+1ast Juventud - Remeros 46-60 There was a minor upset in Las Piedras where Juventud was defeated by Remeros 60-46 on Saturday. Remeros forced 48 Juventud turnovers. Valeria Barrett (175-2000) fired 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Forward Romina Giossa chipped in 5 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Karina Acosta (-1986) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 6 rebounds and forward Ivana Presa (-1986) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Remeros will meet Lagomar in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Juventud will play against Urunday in Montevideo and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Remeros: V.Barrett 13+5reb+4ast, L.Paulina 10+6reb, L.Julieta 8+4reb+4ast, R.Julieta 8+3reb, S.Federica 7+4reb+1ast, A.Mariana 6+1reb+1ast Juventud: K.Acosta 24+6reb+2ast, P.Ivana 13+7reb+1ast, O.Marcela 2+5reb+1ast, B.Mariana 2+3reb, C.Batista 2+1reb, S.Manuela 2+3reb+1ast Urunday - Lagomar 38-76 Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Lagomar and Urunday. Urunday was crushed at home by 38 points 38-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Urunday. Lagomar held Urunday to an opponent 21.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Lagomar forced 26 Urunday turnovers and outrebounded them 50-37 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Urunday's players. Paraguayan forward Natalia Quevedo (170-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Argentinian guard Melina Marcial (168-1998) chipped in 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Rocio Mott (169-1992) produced 8 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Gabriela Piriz (158-1988) added 9 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. Lagomar will meet at home Remeros in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Urunday will play against Juventud and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Lagomar: M.Marcial 21+9reb+7ast, N.Quevedo 15+19reb+5ast, M.Selena 12+2reb, L.Carina 8+8reb+2ast, C.Victoria 5+4reb, R.Manuela 4+2ast Urunday: P.Gabriela 9+3ast, M.Rocio 8+15reb+2ast, R.Milagros 5+4reb, G.Ivana 5+2reb, C.Pierina 4+2reb, O.Antonella 3+2reb+1ast Yale - Aguada 65-61 There was a small surprise in Montevideo where Yale defeated Aguada 65-61 on Saturday. Argentinian Agustina Bazan (174-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Argentinian point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Yale's coach Gino Alderete used entire bench in such tough game. Guard Camila Kirschenbaum (170-2002, college: Binghamton) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and forward Florencia Fernandez (175-1998) added 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Yale's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Malvin. Top scorers: Yale: S.Julieta 22+5reb+3ast, M.Cinthia 16+5reb+3ast, B.Agustina 15+11reb+5ast, C.Luciana 7+6reb+3ast, C.Florencia 4+3reb, B.Aldana 1 Aguada: C.Kirschenbaum 20+7reb+2ast, Z.Josefina 10+2reb+2ast, B.Lara 10+5reb, R.Josefina 7+7reb+2ast, F.Fernandez 6+7reb+4ast, D.Tovagliari 5+3reb+3ast |
| WNBA |
| Mercury's Brittney Griner throws down her first dunk of year, continuing her remarkable return to WNBA action - by Igor Obradovic |
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Griner's play helps Phoenix beat Los Angeles to snap a three-game losing streak One of the biggest questions entering the WNBA season was how Brittney Griner (6'8''-C-1990, college: Baylor) would fare in her return after missing all of last season while spending nearly 10 months in a Russian prison. Early in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks Sunday evening, the Phoenix Mercury star delivered her most emphatic answer yet. After sealing Azura Stevens (6'6''-C-1996, college: UConn, agency: Shark Sports Management) on the high side in the post, Griner took an entry pass from Sug Sutton (5'9''-G-1998, college: Texas), drop-stepped towards the basket and threw down her first dunk of the season. That was the best moment from one of the best performances Griner has produced this summer. She finished with 29 points and 11 rebounds on 12 of 18 from the field to help the Mercury snap a three-game losing streak with a 78-72 victory over the visiting Sparks. The shorthanded Sparks had no answer for Griner around the basket. She converted on all seven shots at the rim and was 10 of 13 in the paint overall. Whether she was posting up, rolling to the basket or grabbing offensive rebounds for putbacks, it was all too easy for Griner. Griner's summer has not been perfect. She missed three games in June due to a hip injury and during a road trip out of Dallas on June 10, she was accosted at the airport by a social media provocateur -- an incident which reignited the call for league-wide charter flights. When she's been on the floor, though, Griner has largely been her usual self. Which is to say, one of the best bigs in the league. Through 15 games she's averaging 19.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and two blocks, while shooting 60.3% from the field. She's fifth in the league in scoring, second in blocks and second in field goal percentage. For her efforts she was named an All-Star starter, and will be making her ninth appearance in the annual event, which is tied for the fourth-most all-time. The Mercury haven't been winning games as often as they may have expected. Even after Sunday's victory they sit in last place at 4-14. They've had injuries, key absences (Skylar-Diggins Smith has missed the entire season so far on maternity leave) and off-court drama (head coach Vanessa Nygaard was fired on June 25). One of the few constants through it all has been Griner. When she's on the floor this season they have a minus-2.9 net rating, and when she sits that plummets to minus-18.7. That's the difference between not great and a total disaster. While it's looking like the Mercury are heading towards a lottery appearance -- which may be for the best considering that draft class's talent -- this has been a remarkable return to action on an individual level for Griner. Despite all of the mental and physical challenges she's gone through in the last 18 months, she essentially picked up right where she left off. That's a testament to not only her skill, but her toughness and perseverence, and is why she's one of the greatest players the league has ever seen. Courtesy of CBS Sports |
