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| Round 25: Crvena Zvezda beat Borac CA - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in ABA League. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game of round 25 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Cacak where second ranked Crvena Zvezda won against host Borac CA (6-19) 87-82. 27 personal fouls committed by Borac CA helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Argentinian point guard Facundo Campazzo (180-1991) fired 22 points and 4 assists for the winners. Center Filip Petrusev (211-2000, college: Gonzaga) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. Crvena Zvezda's coach used entire bench in such tough game. American guard Hunter Hale (192-1997, college: Winthrop) produced 28 points (made all of his thirteen free throws !!!) for lost side. Defending Serbian champion maintains second place with 20-3 record having just three points less than leader Partizan. Borac CA at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with MZT Skopje. Crvena Zvezda are looking forward to face Cedevita Ol. (#4) in Ljubljana in the next round. Borac CA will play on the road against Buducnost (#3) in Podgorica and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. One of the most interesting games of round 25 was a derby match between two teams from Croatia. The game took place in Zagreb where seventh ranked Zadar outleveled host Cibona (9-16) 89-63. Worth to mention a great performance of Luka Bozic (200-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists. Karlo Zganec contributed with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. point guard Borna Kapusta (182-1996) answered with 17 points for Cibona. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Zadar maintains seventh place with 11-14 record, which they share with SC Derby. Defending Croatian champion Cibona keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost. Zadar will play against league's leader Partizan in Beograd in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cibona will play on the road against MZT Skopje (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track. An interesting game was played in Podgorica where host Montenegrin SC Derby (#8) won against 5th ranked Serbian FMP BG 84-74 on Monday evening. Loren Jackson stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. At the losing side Marko Pavicevic responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SC Derby (11-14) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Zadar. FMP BG lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. SC Derby will meet Igokea (#10) in the next round. FMP BG will play against Mornar (#12) and hope to secure a win. Other games of round 25 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Buducnost defeated Mega BG in Podgorica 85-76. Mornar beat Cedevita Ol. at home 78-75. Igokea lost to Partizan on the opponent's court 74-89. Split lost to North Macedonian defending champion MZT Skopje in a home game 74-77. The best stats of 25th round was 13 points and 5 rebounds by Ebuka Izundu of FMP BG.
Borac CA - Crvena Zvezda 82-87 The most interesting game of round 25 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Cacak where second ranked Crvena Zvezda won against host Borac CA (6-19) 87-82. 27 personal fouls committed by Borac CA helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Argentinian point guard Facundo Campazzo (180-1991) fired 22 points and 4 assists for the winners. Center Filip Petrusev (211-2000, college: Gonzaga) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Crvena Zvezda's coach used entire bench in such tough game. American guard Hunter Hale (192-1997, college: Winthrop) produced 28 points (made all of his thirteen free throws !!!) and forward Aleksa Novakovic (200-1996, college: EIU, agency: Octagon Europe) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Defending Serbian champion maintains second place with 20-3 record having just three points less than leader Partizan. Borac CA at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with MZT Skopje. Crvena Zvezda are looking forward to face Cedevita Ol. (#4) in Ljubljana in the next round. Borac CA will play on the road against Buducnost (#3) in Podgorica and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Crvena Zvezda: F.Campazzo 22+3reb+4ast, F.Petrusev 14+10reb+2ast, L.Mitrovic 14+5reb+2ast, N.Nedovic 8+5ast, L.Vildoza 7+1reb+1ast, O.Dobric 7+1reb+1ast Borac CA: H.Hale 28+4reb+3ast, A.Novakovic 15+5reb, M.Radonjic 9+5reb, S.Lesic 8+2reb+1ast, D.Gagic 8+3reb+1ast, D.Baldwin 6+2reb+4ast Cibona - Zadar 63-89 One of the most interesting games of round 25 was a derby match between two teams from Croatia. The game took place in Zagreb where seventh ranked Zadar outleveled host Cibona (9-16) 89-63. They outrebounded Cibona 48-32 including 37 on the defensive glass. Cibona was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Luka Bozic (200-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists. Power forward Karlo Zganec (206-1995, agency: PEPI SPORT) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Borna Kapusta (182-1996) answered with 17 points and Serbian Aleksandar Aranitovic (195-1998) added 13 points in the effort for Cibona. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Zadar maintains seventh place with 11-14 record, which they share with SC Derby. Defending Croatian champion Cibona keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost. Zadar will play against league's leader Partizan in Beograd in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cibona will play on the road against MZT Skopje (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Zadar: L.Bozic 22+15reb+9ast, K.Zganec 13+10reb, M.Ramljak 10+9reb+3ast, J.Davis 9+3reb, L.Santelj 8+1reb+1ast, D.Dreznjak 8+4reb Cibona: B.Kapusta 17+1reb+2ast, A.Aranitovic 13+3reb+1ast, L.Mazalin 11+2reb+4ast, D.Vukovic 7+7reb, I.Majcunic 5+5reb, K.Ljubicic 5+7reb+2ast Mega BG - Buducnost 76-85 There was no surprise in Beograd where 6th ranked Serbian Mega BG (12-13) was defeated by third ranked Montenegrin Buducnost (18-6) 85-76 on Saturday. American J.J. O'Brien (200-1992, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) stepped up and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Erick Green (190-1991, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Four Buducnost players scored in double figures. Buducnost's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Croatian center Danko Brankovic (215-2000) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Croatian Matej Rudan (208-2001) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Buducnost have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending Montenegrin champion maintains third place with 18-6 record having four points less than leader Partizan. Loser Mega BG keeps the sixth position with 13 games lost. Buducnost will meet at home league's leader Partizan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mega BG will play against Cedevita Ol. (#4) in Ljubljana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Buducnost: E.Green 17+2reb+4ast, J.O'Brien 16+6reb+3ast, T.Bell-Haynes 15+4reb+2ast, K.Kamenjas 14+7reb+1ast, M.Jagodic-Kuridza 10+5reb+1ast, E.Atic 8+3reb+8ast Mega BG: D.Brankovic 23+8reb+1ast, M.Rudan 14+5reb, D.Nikola 12+6ast, M.Cazalon 9+5reb+1ast, A.Rorie 7+3reb+4ast, L.Cerovina 7+2reb+6ast Mornar - Cedevita Ol. 78-75 There was a surprise result in Bar where twelfth ranked Montenegrin Mornar (8-15) edged 4th placed Slovenian Cedevita Ol. (16-8) 78-75 on Tuesday. Mornar had a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian power forward Marko Pecarski (208-2000) stepped up and scored 9 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Balsa Zivanovic (188-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Josh Adams (188-1993, college: Wyoming) responded with 24 points and center Alen Omic (216-1992) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Cedevita Ol.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mornar maintains twelfth place with 8-15 record. Defending Slovenian champion Cedevita Ol. keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Mornar will meet at home higher ranked Igokea (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cedevita Ol. will play against the league's second-placed Crvena Zvezda (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Mornar: Z.Balsa 19+5reb, G.Glas 11+3reb+4ast, A.Vrankovic 9+11reb+1ast, M.Pecarski 9+12reb+3ast, P.Vujacic 8+1reb+1ast, M.Kovacevic 8+3reb Cedevita Ol.: J.Adams 24+4reb+2ast, M.Rebec 12+5reb+4ast, A.Omic 12+8reb+2ast, M.Jeremic 8+2reb+1ast, Z.Dragic 6+3reb+2ast, E.Muric 5+8reb+2ast Partizan - Igokea 89-74 Very expected game in Beograd where 10th ranked Bosnian Igokea (9-15) was defeated by first ranked Serbian Partizan (22-2) 89-74 on Monday. Guard Aleksa Avramovic (192-1994) stepped up and scored 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners and Australian guard Dante Exum (198-1995) chipped in 8 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Serbian power forward Stefan Djordjevic (206-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Serbian forward Nenad Nerandzic (203-1996) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Partizan have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 22-2 record. Defending Bosnian champion Igokea keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost. Partizan will meet Buducnost (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Igokea will play against Mornar (#12) in Bar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Partizan: A.Avramovic 15+1reb+3ast, A.Smailagic 10+3reb+1ast, V.Tristan 9+3reb, M.Yam 8+1reb+1ast, Z.LeDay 8+4reb, U.Trifunovic 8+2ast Igokea: N.Nerandzic 18+5reb+1ast, S.Djordjevic 18+10reb, K.Kondic 12+2reb+3ast, B.Crawford 9+1reb+4ast, M.Josilo 5+6reb+1ast, R.Ognjen 4 Split - MZT Skopje 74-77 There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked North Macedonian MZT Skopje (6-19) edged on the road higher ranked Croatian Split (10-15) 77-74 on Friday. Strangely Split outrebounded MZT Skopje 44-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Swingman Vojdan Stojanovski (194-1987) stepped up and scored 16 points and 7 assists for the winners and American point guard Mike Caffey (183-1993, college: LBSU, agency: Players Group) chipped in 10 points and 4 assists. At the losing side American Shannon Shorter (193-1989, college: N.Texas) responded with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and the other American import forward Tyrell Nelson (205-1995, college: Gardner-Webb) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending North Macedonian champion moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Borac CA. Loser Split dropped to the ninth position with 15 games lost. MZT Skopje will meet at home higher ranked Cibona (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Split will play against the league's second-placed Crvena Zvezda having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: MZT Skopje: V.Stojanovski 16+1reb+7ast, D.Stojanovski 13+3reb, A.Bursac 12+3reb+2ast, M.Caffey 10+4reb+4ast, S.Micovic 7+7reb+2ast, B.Krstevski 6+3reb+2ast Split: S.Shorter 22+9reb+9ast, D.Mavra 12+1reb+8ast, L.Sullivan 11+10reb, T.Nelson 11+9reb+1ast, M.Kalajzic 8+2ast, T.Vuko 8+4reb+2ast SC Derby - FMP BG 84-74 An interesting game was played in Podgorica where host Montenegrin SC Derby (#8) won against 5th ranked Serbian FMP BG 84-74 on Monday evening. SC Derby made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. SC Derby had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American point guard Loren Jackson (173-1996, college: Akron) stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 assists for the winners and Serbian forward Danilo Tasic (207-1993) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side center Marko Pavicevic (209-2001) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and American Beau Beech (203-1994, college: UNF) scored 13 points. 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. SC Derby (11-14) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Zadar. FMP BG lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. SC Derby will meet Igokea (#10) in the next round. FMP BG will play against Mornar (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SC Derby: L.Jackson 19+2reb+4ast, D.Tasic 13+6reb, Z.Ivisic 12+7reb, T.Ivisic 10+7reb+1ast, F.Magee 7+4reb+3ast, A.Slavkovic 7+4reb FMP BG: E.Izundu 13+5reb+1ast, B.Beech 13+4reb+2ast, M.Pavicevic 13+5reb+1ast, C.Manning Jr. 11+1reb+3ast, A.Stepanovic 8+2reb+2ast, C.Jenkins 5+2reb |
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| Luis Colon claims Argentinian LDD weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Luis Colon had a great game in the last round for Argentino and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 49. The had the game-high 36 points adding five rebounds and two assists for Argentino in his team's victory, helping them to crush Olimpico (#19, 7-27) with 24-point margin 97-73. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on top of the standings. Argentino maintains the 17th position in Argentinian LDD. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. Argentino have already lost 26 games and recorded just ten victories. In the team's last game Colon had a remarkable 100.0% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 10 attempts. He turned to be Argentino's top player in his first season with the team. Colon has impressive league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 22.5ppg. Colon is in league's top in and averages solid 66.3% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was Santino Mazzucchelli of Platense. Mazzucchelli impressed basketball fans with 30 points and 8 rebounds. It was enough for Platense to edge the higher-ranked Obras (#8, 20-16) by 4 points 77-73. Platense's 15th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 13-20 record. Mazzucchelli is a newcomer at Platense and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was Juan Respaud (190-PG-2005) of Obras (#8). Respaud showcased his all-around game by recording 29 points, six rebounds and five assists in the last round. Despite Respaud's great performance Obras lost 73-77 to the lower-ranked Platense (#15, 13-20). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Obras needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 20 victories and 16 lost games. Respaud has a great season in Argentina. After 27 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 2.8apg (7th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Santino Romegialli (204-F-2003) of Boca Jrs. - 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Marcos Chacon (194-F/G-2003) of Gimnasia - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Erick Mecias (184-G-2003) of Atenas - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 7. David Efambe (201-F-2001) of La Union - 15 points and 17 rebounds 8. Juan Ramayo (185-G-2002) of San Lorenzo - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Raymon Bastardo (202-C-2002) of Quimsa - 19 points and 9 rebounds 10. Gonzalo Alonso (178-PG-2002) of La Union - 21 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Melvin Johnson claims Argentinian La Liga weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 29-year old guard had the game-high 24 points adding eight rebounds and six assists for Comunicaciones in his team's victory, helping them to beat Atenas (#20, 5-31) 90-81. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on top of the standings. Comunicaciones maintains the 17th position in Argentinian La Liga. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. Comunicaciones have already lost 26 games and recorded just ten victories. In the team's last game Johnson had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He turned to be Comunicaciones' top player in his first season with the team. Virginia Commonwealth University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Johnson is in league's top in points (9th best: 15.3ppg) and averages solid 51.5% FGP and 44.2% from behind 3-point line. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American power forward Justin Jackson (203-PF-1990) of Riachuelo LR. Jackson impressed basketball fans with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. It was enough for Riachuelo LR to edge the higher-ranked Instituto (#1, 29-7) by 6 points 94-88. This victory allowed Riachuelo LR to move up to 12th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 18-17 record is not bad and everything may still change. Jackson is a newcomer at Riachuelo LR and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Deion McClenton (208-C) of Atenas (#20). McClenton scored 18 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). Despite McClenton's great performance Atenas lost 81-90 to the higher-ranked Comunicaciones (#17, 10-26). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Atenas can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 5-31 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. McClenton has a very solid season. In 27 games in Argentina he scored 8.6ppg. He also has 6.4rpg and FGP: 60.2%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Eric Anderson (204-F/C-1993) of Quimsa - 13 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Manuel Rodriguez (203-SF-2002) of San Lorenzo - 29 points and 3 rebounds 6. Nicola Pomoli (195-G/F-1999) of Platense - 18 points and 9 rebounds 7. Agustin Barreiro (205-SF-1999) of Gimnasia - 17 points and 10 rebounds 8. Emiliano Basabe (195-F/G-1992) of San Martin - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Fernando Podesta (205-C-1992) of San Lorenzo - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Damian Tintorelli (205-C-1981) of Olimpico - 10 points, 7 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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The Regular Season in LDD is almost over. Almost everything is clear. There are only 3 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game in Corrientes was quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Independ.O. (23-12) played at the court of fifth ranked Regatas (22-12). Regatas managed to secure a 4-point victory 69-65 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Independ.O.. Regatas had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dominican Rey Abad (210-2002) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Francisco Ferraro contributed with 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Nicolas Marcucci (190-2002) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Independ.O.Regatas maintains fifth position with 22-12 record. Independ.O. at the other side keeps the fourth place with 12 games lost. Regatas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play on the road against San Martin (#20) in Corrientes and is hoping to win this game. Seventeenth-ranked Argentino (10-26) was very close to win a game against sixth ranked Riachuelo LR (22-14) in La Rioja. Riachuelo LR managed to secure only one-point victory 78-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) scored 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Fabricio Diaz chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Riachuelo LR's coach Pablo Rodrigo Pereyro allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) responded with 28 points (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!). Riachuelo LR maintains sixth position with 22-14 record. Argentino at the other side keeps the seventeenth place with 26 games lost. Riachuelo LR will again play against Argentino (#17) in Junin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Argentino will have a break next round. The game between eighth ranked Obras (20-16) and 20th ranked San Martin (2-32) in Buenos Aires on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Obras outscored guests from Corrientes 74-51. Lautaro Barrios notched 22 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) to lead the effort. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by Lorenzo Benay did not help to save the game for San Martin. Obras maintains eighth position with 20-16 record. Loser San Martin stay dead last with 32 lost games. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Martin will play against Independ.O. (#4) and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 50: Argentino was beaten by Quimsa on the road 65-57. Penarol won against Union on its own court 78-60. Ferro managed to outperform Comunicaciones in Buenos Aires 73-58.
Obras - San Martin 74-51 The game between eighth ranked Obras (20-16) and 20th ranked San Martin (2-32) in Buenos Aires on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Obras outscored guests from Corrientes 74-51. Obras dominated down low during the game scoring 32 of its points in the paint compared to San Martin's 10. They outrebounded San Martin 36-23 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swingman Lautaro Barrios (195-2004) notched 22 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) to lead the effort and point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Obras players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by Lorenzo Benay did not help to save the game for San Martin. Augusto DAndrea (188-2002) added 9 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Obras maintains eighth position with 20-16 record. Loser San Martin stay dead last with 32 lost games. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Martin will play against Independ.O. (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: San Martin: B.Lorenzo 12+6reb, G.Maximo 11+3reb+2ast, L.Gaston 10+2reb, D.Augusto 9+6reb+3ast, L.Tadeo 7+3reb+2ast, S.Ferreyra 2+1reb Obras: B.Lautaro 22+2reb, P.Victor 11+6reb+2ast, F.Valentino 10+6reb+1ast, R.Juan 10+6reb+8ast, S.Caique 7+3reb, L.Joaquin 5+5reb Riachuelo LR - Argentino 78-77 Seventeenth-ranked Argentino (10-26) was very close to win a game against sixth ranked Riachuelo LR (22-14) in La Rioja. Riachuelo LR managed to secure only one-point victory 78-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Riachuelo LR outrebounded Argentino 38-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. Guard Mateo Corso (185-2003) scored 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Fabricio Diaz chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Riachuelo LR's coach Pablo Rodrigo Pereyro allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) responded with 28 points (was perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line !!!) and Franco Capelli scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. Riachuelo LR maintains sixth position with 22-14 record. Argentino at the other side keeps the seventeenth place with 26 games lost. Riachuelo LR will again play against Argentino (#17) in Junin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Argentino will have a break next round. Top scorers: Argentino: G.Augusto 28+4reb, C.Franco 24+5reb+3ast, C.Luis 13+4reb, B.Santiago 8+3reb+5ast, C.Santiago 2+3reb, C.Martino 2+4reb+1ast Riachuelo LR: C.Mateo 19+2reb+2ast, D.Francisco 13+4reb+4ast, D.Fabricio 11+11reb, P.Marco 8+4reb+1ast, B.Jeremias 8+6reb, M.Keiver 6+2reb Quimsa - Argentino 65-57 No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Quimsa (19-18) beat 17th ranked Argentino (10-26) in Santiago del Estero 65-57 on Monday. Quimsa outrebounded Argentino 36-19 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Ecuadorian forward Joseph Caicedo (196-2004) notched 8 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Romeo Amprimo supported him with 9 points and 4 assists. Quimsa's coach Marcelo Zanni used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by Luis Colon did not help to save the game for Argentino. Point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) added 11 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the guests. Quimsa moved-up to tenth place. Loser Argentino keeps the seventeenth position with 26 games lost. Quimsa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against Riachuelo LR (#6) in La Rioja and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Argentino: C.Luis 25+5reb+3ast, C.Santiago 11+2reb+4ast, B.Santiago 7+3reb+3ast, C.Martino 5+3reb+1ast, S.Francisco 4+1reb, D.Lautaro 3+2reb+1ast Quimsa: B.Raymon 10+4reb+1ast, N.Leonel 10+5reb, A.Romeo 9+3reb+4ast, C.Joseph 8+7reb+2ast, C.Facundo 8+5reb+1ast, B.Mateo 7+2reb+1ast Penarol - Union 78-60 Very expected game when 18th ranked Union (8-25) lost to seventh ranked Penarol (20-12) in Mar del Plata 60-78 on Monday. Penarol had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Facundo Tolosa (190-2002) notched 22 points to lead the effort and forward Nicolas Chiaraviglio (199-2004) supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Penarol's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 18 points and 14 rebounds by Lorenzo Micheloni (195-2001) did not help to save the game for Union. Guard Matias Reynoso (187-2005) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Penarol maintains seventh position with 20-12 record. Union lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 25 games lost. Penarol will meet higher ranked Gimnasia CR (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Union will play against Boca Jrs (#11) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Union: M.Lorenzo 18+14reb+1ast, L.Victorio 12+2reb+1ast, R.Matias 10+6reb+1ast, C.Facundo 9+1reb+5ast, A.Francisco 6+6reb+3ast, P.Lucas 5+5reb+1ast Penarol: T.Facundo 22+4reb+1ast, C.Nicolas 19+6reb+1ast, B.Ignacio 10+11reb+4ast, V.Franco 9+5reb, G.Diego 7+3reb, B.Federico 4+2ast Comunicaciones - Ferro 58-73 Very predictable result when ninth ranked Ferro (20-17) won against 14th ranked Comunicaciones (14-23) in Mercedes 73-58 on Tuesday. Ferro dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Comunicaciones' 22. They outrebounded Comunicaciones 36-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. Power forward Alejandro Piccart (198-2002) notched 19 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Martin Gonzalez (-2007) supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Even 22 points and 5 assists by guard Francisco Llanos (182-2001) did not help to save the game for Comunicaciones. Point guard Agustin Passone (180-2003) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Ferro maintains ninth position with 20-17 record. Comunicaciones lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 23 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Comunicaciones: L.Francisco 22+3reb+5ast, P.Agustin 12+7reb+4ast, L.Gabriel 12+4reb, R.Facundo 9+6reb+1ast, B.Ezequiel 3+1reb, R.Mateo 0+1reb Ferro: P.Alejandro 19+8reb+1ast, R.Camilo 14+3ast, G.Martin 11+10reb+3ast, G.Thomas 8+4reb, R.Felipe 6+1reb+2ast, R.Juan 5+8reb+2ast Regatas - Independ.O. 69-65 The game in Corrientes was quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Independ.O. (23-12) played at the court of fifth ranked Regatas (22-12). Regatas managed to secure a 4-point victory 69-65 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Independ.O.. Regatas had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dominican Rey Abad (210-2002) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Francisco Ferraro contributed with 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Nicolas Marcucci (190-2002) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Tomas Ramallo (178-2001) added 10 points and 6 assists in the effort for Independ.O.Four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Regatas maintains fifth position with 22-12 record. Independ.O. at the other side keeps the fourth place with 12 games lost. Regatas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independ.O. will play on the road against San Martin (#20) in Corrientes and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Independ.O.: M.Nicolas 17+6reb+2ast, S.Amilcar 13+4reb+1ast, M.Bernan 10+3reb+2ast, T.Ramallo 10+3reb+6ast, G.Jorge 8+3reb, B.Juan 5+7reb Regatas: A.Rey 20+11reb+3ast, F.Francisco 16+2reb+4ast, T.Franchela 11+6reb+1ast, P.Juan 9+5reb+3ast, Y.Valentino 6+2ast, M.Enrique 4+5reb+1ast |
| LDD Round 49: Instituto loses to Riachuelo LR - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in LDD is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Instituto (30-4) recorded its fourth loss in La Rioja on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Riachuelo LR (21-14) 66-62. It ended at the same time the 17-game winning streak of Instituto. Jeremias Barco fired 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Matias Bichara chipped in 12 points. Riachuelo LR's coach Pablo Rodrigo Pereyro used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Dominican Enmanuel Labata produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Riachuelo LR maintains sixth place with 21-14 record. Instituto at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Riachuelo LR are looking forward to face Atenas (#12) in Cordoba in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Instituto will have a break next round. Sixteenth-ranked La Union (13-21) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Independ.O. (23-11) in Formosa. The visitors from Olivia managed to secure only two-point victory 79-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Nicolas Marcucci (190-2002) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. Matias Bernan contributed with 14 points for the winners. DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds for La Union. Independ.O. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 23-11 record. La Union lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 21 games lost. Independ.O. will play against Regatas (#5) in Corrientes in the next round. La Union will have a break next round. We should mention about the upset which took place in Florida, where higher ranked Obras (20-16) lost to fifteenth ranked Platense (13-20) in a road game 73-77 on Thursday. Santino Mazzucchelli stepped up and scored 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Platense's coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side Juan Respaud responded with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Platense maintains fifteenth place with 13-20 record. Obras lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 16 games lost. Platense will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obras will play against San Martin (#20) and hope to secure a win. Other games of round 49 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Gimnasia defeated San Lorenzo in Comodoro Rivadavia 77-71. Quimsa was smashed by Boca Jrs. at home 47-66. Comunicaciones lost to Atenas on the opponent's court 65-75. Olimpico was outscored by Argentino in a home game 73-97. Platense was rolled over Boca Jrs. on the road 85-59. Obera crushed Ferro on its own court 79-60.
Platense - Obras 77-73 We should mention about the upset which took place in Florida, where higher ranked Obras (20-16) lost to fifteenth ranked Platense (13-20) in a road game 73-77 on Thursday. Santino Mazzucchelli stepped up and scored 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and point guard Felipe Massa (184-2002) chipped in 17 points. Platense's coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side point guard Juan Respaud (190-2005) responded with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and Victor Perez (187-2005) scored 14 points. Platense maintains fifteenth place with 13-20 record. Obras lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 16 games lost. Platense will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obras will play against San Martin (#20) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Platense: M.Santino 30+8reb+1ast, M.Felipe 17+3reb+2ast, G.Mariano 14+2reb, A.Lucas 8+9reb+5ast, H.Agustin 4, M.Luciano 2 Obras: R.Juan 29+6reb+5ast, P.Victor 14+2reb+1ast, B.Lautaro 13+3reb, L.Joaquin 6+6reb+2ast, S.Caique 4+5reb, F.Valentino 3+7reb+1ast San Lorenzo - Gimnasia 71-77 There was no surprise in Almagra where 13th ranked San Lorenzo (15-20) was defeated by third ranked Gimnasia CR (27-10) 77-71 on Friday. Gimnasia CR made 19-of-19 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Cuban swingman Marcos Chacon (194-2003, agency: Pro Sports) stepped up and scored 23 points and 4 assists for the winners and Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side guard Juan Ramayo (185-2002) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Thiago Roca (-2004) scored 21 points. Gimnasia CR maintains third place with 27-10 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Instituto. Loser San Lorenzo keeps the thirteenth position with 20 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Gimnasia: C.Marcos 23+4reb+4ast, S.Ramiro 17+2reb+3ast, R.Angel 16+11reb+1ast, S.Julian 7+2reb+1ast, C.Jose 6+2reb+1ast, A.Valentino 5+2reb+1ast San Lorenzo: R.Thiago 21+2reb+2ast, R.Juan 17+7reb+6ast, C.Ian 15+4reb+1ast, M.Agustin 6+3reb+2ast, L.Lucas 5+3reb, P.Mateo 5+1reb+2ast Quimsa - Boca Jrs. 47-66 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Santiago del Estero where twelfth ranked Boca Jrs (18-17) smashed 11th ranked Quimsa (19-18) 66-47 on Friday. Forward Santino Romegialli (204-2003) stepped up and scored 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Nicolas Stenta (200-2004) chipped in 17 points. At the losing side center Raymon Bastardo (202-2002) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Facundo Campos (-2005) scored 4 points and 5 assists. Quimsa's coach Marcelo Zanni rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Boca Jrs have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Quimsa dropped to the tenth position with 18 games lost. Boca Jrs will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quimsa will play against Argentino (#17) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Boca Jrs.: S.Nicolas 17+4reb, R.Santino 13+6reb+2ast, B.Nicolas 13+4reb, D.Tiago 6+3reb+4ast, C.Federico 6+2reb+4ast, P.Tiziano 4+3reb+1ast Quimsa: B.Raymon 19+9reb+1ast, P.Lucas 6+4reb, C.Joseph 6+3reb+1ast, C.Facundo 4+4reb+5ast, Z.Estefano 3+1reb+5ast, A.Romeo 3+2reb+1ast Riachuelo LR - Instituto 66-62 Top ranked Instituto (30-4) recorded its fourth loss in La Rioja on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Riachuelo LR (21-14) 66-62. It ended at the same time the 17-game winning streak of Instituto. Jeremias Barco fired 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Matias Bichara chipped in 12 points. Four Riachuelo LR players scored in double figures. Riachuelo LR's coach Pablo Rodrigo Pereyro used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Dominican Enmanuel Labata produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) added 9 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Riachuelo LR maintains sixth place with 21-14 record. Instituto at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Riachuelo LR are looking forward to face Atenas (#12) in Cordoba in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Instituto will have a break next round. Top scorers: Riachuelo LR: B.Matias 12+3reb+2ast, B.Jeremias 11+5reb+1ast, C.Mateo 10+2reb+4ast, M.Keiver 10+4reb, F.Valentin 8+2reb+1ast, D.Fabricio 6+2reb+1ast Instituto: L.Enmanuel 13+14reb+1ast, U.Lautaro 11+1reb+1ast, A.Bruno 10+1reb+1ast, F.Juan 9+4reb+4ast, B.Ignacio 9+5reb+1ast, M.Fausto 4+2reb+1ast Atenas - Comunicaciones 75-65 Rather expected game in Cordoba where 14th ranked Comunicaciones (14-22) was defeated by twelfth ranked Atenas (18-18) 75-65 on Saturday. Ecuadorian guard Erick Mecias (184-2003) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward Maximo Lomello (202-2005) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Atenas' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side guard Facundo Rivero (180-2004) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and guard Francisco Llanos (182-2001) scored 12 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Atenas have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain twelfth place with 18-18 record. Comunicaciones lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. Atenas will meet higher ranked Riachuelo LR (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Comunicaciones will play against Ferro (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Atenas: L.Maximo 18+5reb, M.Erick 18+10reb+5ast, G.Ignacio 14+1reb+4ast, K.Mirko 11+2reb+2ast, M.Jeronimo 5+2reb, P.Gabriel 4 Comunicaciones: R.Facundo 17+11reb+2ast, P.Agustin 13+2reb+3ast, L.Francisco 12+2reb+4ast, B.Agustin 11+5reb, R.Mateo 7+2reb, L.Gabriel 5+6reb Olimpico - Argentino 73-97 Rather predictable result in La Banda where seventeenth ranked Argentino (10-26) outscored 19th ranked Olimpico (7-27) 97-73 on Saturday. Argentino dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpico's 32. Luis Colon stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds for the winners and Franco Capelli chipped in 9 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Carlos Hurtado responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and guard Ignacio Gonzalez (187-2003) scored 15 points. Four Olimpico players scored in double figures. Olimpico's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Argentino maintains seventeenth place with 10-26 record. Olimpico lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 27 games lost. Argentino will meet higher ranked Quimsa (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olimpico will have a break next round. Top scorers: Argentino: C.Luis 36+5reb+2ast, C.Martino 12+2reb+1ast, G.Augusto 10+3reb+1ast, S.Nicolas 9+7reb, C.Franco 9+4reb+5ast, C.Santiago 9+5reb+1ast Olimpico: H.Carlos 17+8reb, G.Ignacio 15+3reb+2ast, P.Francisco 13+2reb+4ast, T.Luciano 12+1reb, M.Cesar 9+2reb, M.Rodrigo 3+2reb+4ast Boca Jrs. - Platense 85-59 Not a big story in a game in Buenos Aires where 15th ranked Platense (13-20) was outplayed by twelfth ranked Boca Jrs (18-17) 85-59 on Monday. Boca Jrs made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Boca Jrs outrebounded Platense 39-27 including a 35-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Boca Jrs made 7 blocks. Forward Santino Romegialli (204-2003) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and center Nicolas Burgos (207-2003) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. At the losing side swingman Mariano Goicoechea (195-2004) responded with 18 points and Lucas Arata scored 8 points and 5 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. Boca Jrs have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Platense keeps the fifteenth position with 20 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Boca Jrs.: R.Santino 23+11reb+4ast, B.Nicolas 15+6reb+3ast, S.Nicolas 12+7reb+4ast, P.Tiziano 10+3reb+2ast, D.Tiago 7+3reb+3ast, S.Matias 6+2reb Platense: G.Mariano 18+2reb+1ast, A.Lucas 8+5reb+2ast, M.Felipe 8+3ast, N.Lisandro 6+3reb, H.Agustin 6+1reb, J.Manuel 6 Obera - Ferro 79-60 Everything went according to plan when second ranked Obera (30-6) outleveled at home 8th ranked Ferro (19-17) 79-60 on Sunday. Obera forced 21 Ferro turnovers. Guard Francisco Tarnowyk (192-2001) stepped up and scored 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Paraguayan power forward Hugo Caballero (190-2004) chipped in 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Obera players scored in double figures. Obera's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Facundo Wolinsky responded with 11 points and swingman Felipe Rodriguez (195-2003) scored 12 points. Obera maintains second place with 30-6 record having just two point less than leader Instituto. Loser Ferro dropped to the ninth position with 17 games lost. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ferro will play against Comunicaciones (#14) in Mercedes and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Obera: H.Caballero 16+1reb+1ast, G.Pryszczuk 11+1reb+4ast, A.Alejo 11+6reb, T.Francisco 10+8reb+1ast, A.Maximiliano 9+2reb+3ast, Z.Ignacio 8+2reb+2ast Ferro: R.Felipe 12+3reb, P.Alejandro 11+1reb, W.Facundo 11+4reb, R.Camilo 7+4reb+3ast, R.Juan 6+2reb, G.Martin 5+6reb+2ast La Union - Independ.O. 77-79 Sixteenth-ranked La Union (13-21) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Independ.O. (23-11) in Formosa. The visitors from Olivia managed to secure only two-point victory 79-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Nicolas Marcucci (190-2002) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. Forward Matias Bernan (196-2001) contributed with 14 points for the winners. DR Congolese forward David Efambe (201-2001) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds and guard Matias Pikaluk (185-2006) added 21 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for La Union. Five Independ.O. and four La Union players scored in double figures. Independ.O. have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 23-11 record. La Union lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 21 games lost. Independ.O. will play against Regatas (#5) in Corrientes in the next round. La Union will have a break next round. Top scorers: Independ.O.: M.Nicolas 19+2reb, M.Bernan 14+4reb+1ast, B.Juan 13+1reb, T.Ramallo 13+3reb+1ast, S.Amilcar 12+5reb, B.Emanuel 4+4reb La Union: P.Matias 21+6reb+2ast, A.Gonzalo 21+2reb+3ast, E.David 15+17reb+1ast, G.Franco 12+2reb+3ast, C.Jose 4+1reb, G.Juan 2+2reb |
| La Liga Round 43: Instituto lose to Riachuelo LR - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in La Liga is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Instituto (29-7) recorded its seventh loss in La Rioja on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by thirteenth ranked Riachuelo LR (18-17) 94-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Instituto. Riachuelo LR dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Instituto's 36. American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati) fired 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward Diamon Simpson (204-1987, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Riachuelo LR have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to twelfth place. Defending champion Instituto still keeps top position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Gimnasia (26-11) against nineteenth ranked San Lorenzo (8-29) on Saturday night. Visiting Gimnasia was defeated by San Lorenzo in a tough game in Almagro 79-85. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Gimnasia. Worth to mention a great performance of Manuel Rodriguez (203-2002) who helped to win the game recording 29 points (made all of his eight free throws). Fernando Podesta contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for Gimnasia. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Lorenzo moved-up to eighteenth place. Gimnasia at the other side dropped to the third position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Leader Instituto delivered the twenty ninth victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 17th ranked Comunicaciones (10-26) 85-66 in Cordoba. It was a great evening for Martin Fernandez who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Germain Jordan responded with 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Instituto have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 29-7 record. Comunicaciones lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 26 games lost. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Comunicaciones will play against Ferro (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Other games of round 43 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: San Martin was defeated by Regatas in Corrientes 75-68. Quimsa beat Boca at home 88-71. Comunicaciones won against Atenas on the opponent's court 90-81. Olimpico outscored Argentino in a home game 81-60. Obras managed to beat Platense on the road 78-63. The best stats of 43th round was 19 points by Joaquin Rodriguez of Obras.
Instituto - Comunicaciones 85-66 Leader Instituto delivered the twenty ninth victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 17th ranked Comunicaciones (10-26) 85-66 in Cordoba. Instituto made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for the former international swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points and 8 rebounds. The former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) helped adding 17 points. At the losing side American forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) responded with 14 points and the other American import guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO, agency: Pro Sports) scored 11 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Instituto have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 29-7 record. Comunicaciones lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 26 games lost. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Comunicaciones will play against Ferro (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Comunicaciones: G.Jordan 14+2reb, S.Hogan 11+3reb+2ast, W.Vorhees 10+5reb, F.Giorgi 9+2reb+2ast, L.Guerra 8+4reb+4ast, E.Vasirani 4+7reb+1ast Instituto: L.Gonzalez 17+1reb, N.Copello 12+3reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 10+8reb+1ast, F.Elias 8+4reb+2ast, T.Gallizzi 8+4reb, B.Lugarini 6+4reb+1ast Regatas - San Martin 75-68 There was no surprise in Corrientes where 14th ranked San Martin (17-19) was defeated by ninth ranked Regatas (20-15) 75-68 on Friday. It was a great evening for point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) helped adding 15 points. At the losing side the former international Matias Solanas (192-1998) responded with 23 points and swingman Emiliano Basabe (195-1992) scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Regatas moved-up to eighth place. San Martin lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. Regatas will meet at home Independ.O. (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. San Martin will play against Obras in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: San Martin: M.Solanas 23+4reb+2ast, E.Basabe 15+8reb+5ast, G.Garcia 9+8reb, P.Henry 8+5reb+3ast, J.Saiz 6+2reb+1ast, M.Franco 5+5reb+1ast Regatas: A.Jaime 17+4reb+2ast, C.Hinkle 15+1reb, F.Pinero 11+2reb+3ast, J.Arengo 9+2reb+3ast, F.Pais 9+2reb+1ast, T.Franchela 5+1reb San Lorenzo - Gimnasia 85-79 Very important is a road loss of second ranked Gimnasia (26-11) against nineteenth ranked San Lorenzo (8-29) on Saturday night. Visiting Gimnasia was defeated by San Lorenzo in a tough game in Almagro 79-85. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Gimnasia. San Lorenzo made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Manuel Rodriguez (203-2002) who helped to win the game recording 29 points (made all of his eight free throws). Center Fernando Podesta (205-1992) contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Gimnasia. Four Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Lorenzo moved-up to eighteenth place. Gimnasia at the other side dropped to the third position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Gimnasia: A.Barreiro 17+10reb, T.White 16+5reb+3ast, W.Martin 13+2reb, G.DeVaughn 12+4reb+1ast, S.Orresta 7+3reb+7ast, I.Gramajo 6+3reb San Lorenzo: R.Manuel 29+3reb, F.Podesta 20+6reb+3ast, R.Pelorosso 14+1reb, F.Marin 9+4reb+2ast, R.Facundo 5+9reb+3ast, L.Perez 5+2reb+6ast Quimsa - Boca 88-71 No shocking result in a game in Santiado del Estero where third ranked Quimsa (26-10) defeated 6th ranked Boca (22-13) 88-71 on Saturday. They outrebounded Boca 43-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. The former international Mauro Cosolito (192-1988) helped adding 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Quimsa players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) responded with 21 points and the former international point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Quimsa have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Loser Boca keeps the sixth position with 13 games lost. Quimsa will meet at home Argentino (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Boca will play against Platense (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Boca: L.Schattmann 21+2ast, D.Tucker 14+4reb+1ast, F.Balbi 14+5reb+3ast, R.Barber 8+3reb, M.Mata 7+9reb, L.Mainoldi 5+3reb Quimsa: F.Baralle 14+3reb+2ast, M.Cosolito 14+7reb+2ast, E.Anderson 13+13reb+2ast, B.Robinson 12+4reb+5ast, F.Ramirez 12+5reb, R.Sanchez 6+1reb Riachuelo LR - Instituto 94-88 Top ranked Instituto (29-7) recorded its seventh loss in La Rioja on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by thirteenth ranked Riachuelo LR (18-17) 94-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Instituto. Riachuelo LR dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Instituto's 36. American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati) fired 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward Diamon Simpson (204-1987, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and the former international point guard Leandro Vildoza (180-1994) added 9 points respectively for lost side. 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. Riachuelo LR have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to twelfth place. Defending champion Instituto still keeps top position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Instituto: T.Gallizzi 14+7reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 12+1reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 12+2reb, F.Elias 11+4reb+1ast, N.Copello 10+1reb+5ast, B.Lugarini 9+5reb Riachuelo LR: J.Jackson 18+5reb+5ast, J.Davis 16+4reb, D.Simpson 14+6reb+2ast, R.Fortunato 12+1ast, L.Mosley 10+2reb+1ast, J.Osimani 10+2reb Atenas - Comunicaciones 81-90 Rather expected game in Cordoba where 20th ranked Atenas (5-31) was defeated by seventeenth ranked Comunicaciones (10-26) 90-81 on Sunday. Comunicaciones forced 19 Atenas turnovers. It was a great evening for American guard Melvin Johnson (193-1993, college: VCU) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import guard Skyler Hogan (196-1997, college: SEMO, agency: Pro Sports) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American center Deion McClenton (208, college: Keiser) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Federico Mariani (190-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Comunicaciones maintains seventeenth place with 10-26 record. Loser Atenas stay dead last with 31 lost games. Comunicaciones will meet at home higher ranked Ferro (#15) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Atenas will have a break next round. Top scorers: Atenas: D.McClenton 18+12reb+2ast, A.Konsztadt 13+2reb+5ast, O.Canton 11+2reb+3ast, F.Mariani 11+10reb+4ast, S.Matias 9+3reb+1ast, S.Octavio 9+4reb Comunicaciones: M.Johnson 24+8reb+6ast, L.Guerra 19+3reb+1ast, S.Hogan 17+6reb+2ast, E.Vasirani 10+3reb+2ast, W.Vorhees 9+2reb, F.Giorgi 7+6reb+4ast Olimpico - Argentino 81-60 Very predictable result in La Banda where fifth ranked Olimpico (23-13) outscored 16th ranked Argentino (11-24) 81-60 on Sunday. Olimpico looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points. Guard Luciano Caceres (180-2001) helped adding 13 points and 6 assists. Five Olimpico players scored in double figures. Olimpico's coach Leonardo Gutierrez felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side forward Enzo Filipetti (201-2001) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized American Johnatan Slider (192-1987) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Olimpico have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 23-13 record. Argentino lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 24 games lost. Olimpico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against the league's second-placed Quimsa (#2) in Santiado del Estero and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Argentino: F.Enzo 21+6reb+2ast, J.Slider 13+6reb+2ast, F.Vieta 9+7reb+1ast, R.Joaquin 6+5reb+2ast, C.Diego 5+1reb, B.Santiago 3+1reb Olimpico: P.Tabarez 17+4reb+3ast, L.Caceres 13+2reb+6ast, N.Alex 11+3reb+2ast, D.Tintorelli 10+7reb+2ast, R.Acuna 10+8reb, A.Capurro 7+2reb+1ast Platense - Obras 63-78 Not a big story in a game in Florida where 9th ranked Platense (19-15) was defeated by seventh ranked Obras (22-14) 78-63 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (198-1999, agency: Pro Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points. Uruguayan forward Emiliano Serres (205-1997, agency: Pro Sports) helped adding 15 points. At the losing side Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Obras maintains seventh place with 22-14 record. Platense lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 15 games lost. Obras will meet at home San Martin (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Platense will play against Boca (#6) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Platense: P.Nicola 18+9reb+1ast, D.Owens 15+6reb+1ast, V.Fernandez 9+4reb+5ast, S.Morales 8+8reb+2ast, J.Morales 4+1reb+2ast, E.Cafferata 4+1reb+1ast Obras: J.Rodriguez 19+4reb+2ast, E.Serres 15+4reb+1ast, P.Barral 9+2reb+4ast, L.Berra 8+5reb, I.Copeland 8+3reb+1ast, V.Juan Pablo 6+2reb+1ast |
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| Austrian BSL round 9 (Second Stage) best performance: Austen Awosika (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old player was the main contributor (19 points, four rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to crush Oberwart (18-13) with 24-point margin 84-60. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Wels is placed at 3rd position in Austrian BSL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier in Second Stage. Wels will need more victories to improve their 18-13 record. In the team's last game Awosika had a remarkable 72.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Wels' top player in his first season with the team. Former California State University, Fullerton star has very solid stats this year. Awosika is in league's top in assists (6th best: 5.6apg) and averages impressive 2.1spg and 53.2% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Brad Greene (210-C-1998) of Places 7-12 second-ranked Kapfenberg. Greene had a very good evening with a double-double of 25 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as Kapfenberg lost that game 63-72 to the lower-ranked Timberwolves (#10, 10-21). Kapfenberg managed to keep the same second spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 15-16 record. Greene is a newcomer at Kapfenberg, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Issac Vann (198-F-1995) of UBSC Graz (#7). Vann got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. He was a key player of UBSC Graz, leading his team to a 101-80 easy win against the lower-ranked Eisenstadt (#12, 7-24). UBSC Graz needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 18 victories and 13 lost games. Vann has a great season in Austria. After 31 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.9ppg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Aleksej Kostic (192-G-2005) of Arkadia - 34 points 5. Aristide Boya (216-F-1999) of Eisenstadt - 22 points and 13 rebounds 6. Chris Vogt (213-C-1999) of Timberwolves - 19 points and 15 rebounds 7. Kevin Bracy-Davis (202-SF-1995) of Klosterneuburg - 21 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Steve Jr Robinson (165-G-1996) of Furstenfeld - 28 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Jahenns-Ley Manigat (186-G-1991) of Vienna - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Donovan Smith (207-F-1993) of Wels - 18 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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| ABL Round 27 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The biggest surprise of round 27 was guest Sabah's (#2) road victory over Gence (#3) 87-84 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Gence. Sabah dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Gence's 40. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian forward Udun Osakue (198-1992, college: SF State, agency: Interperformances) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. American forward AJ Patty (204-1995, college: MSU) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international power forward Amil Hamzayev (204-1990, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) who recorded 33 points (!!!). Sabah maintains second place with 18-7 record behind leader NTD. Gence at the other side keeps the third position with eight games lost. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Baku: NTD (#1) and Xirdalan (#4). Xirdalan was defeated at home 95-102 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for guard Bryson Robinson (193-1998, college: New Orleans) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Londell King contributed with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Power forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds for Xirdalan. NTD (19-6) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Xirdalan at the other side keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Baku: Zirve (#7) and Serhedci (#5). Serhedci was defeated at home 93-103 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a great evening for Russhard Cruickshank who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was Michael Diggins with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Zirve maintains seventh place with 5-20 record. Loser Serhedci keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. In the last game of round 27 Neftci crushed Olimpic Sheki in Baku 112-78. The best stats of 27th round was 28 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists by Brandon Miller of Serhedci.
Gence - Sabah 84-87 The biggest surprise of round 27 was guest Sabah's (#2) road victory over Gence (#3) 87-84 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Gence. Sabah dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Gence's 40. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian forward Udun Osakue (198-1992, college: SF State, agency: Interperformances) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. American forward AJ Patty (204-1995, college: MSU) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Five Sabah players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international power forward Amil Hamzayev (204-1990, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) who recorded 33 points (!!!) and American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) added 18 points respectively. Sabah maintains second place with 18-7 record behind leader NTD. Gence at the other side keeps the third position with eight games lost. Top scorers: Gence: A.Hamzayev 33+4reb+2ast, C.Turner 18+4reb+2ast, J.Akbarov 12+6reb+1ast, J.Madrid-Andrews 9+10reb, J.Gaddy 8+5reb+5ast, J.Small 4+5reb+3ast Sabah: K.Crane 20+3reb+1ast, A.Patty 17+8reb+2ast, U.Osakue 15+11reb+3ast, M.Edwards 13+6reb, K.Mammadov 11+2reb+5ast, F.Niftaliyev 5+2reb+2ast Olimpic Sheki - Neftci 78-112 There was no surprise when 8th ranked Olimpic Sheki (2-23) was crushed at home by sixth ranked Neftci (9-16) 112-78 on Sunday. Neftci looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for Ukrainian guard Yuri Kondrakov (191-1996, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Georgian Davit Lomidze (196-1997) helped adding 15 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals. Four Neftci players scored in double figures. Neftci's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American power forward Davante Cooper (208-1994, college: WSU) with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import point guard Larry Robinson III (182-1999, college: New Orleans) scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Neftci maintains sixth place with 9-16 record. Olimpic Sheki lost their twentieth game in a row. They stay dead last with 23 lost games. Top scorers: Olimpic Sheki: D.Cooper 27+9reb+8ast, A.Hajiyev 17+7reb+1ast, L.Robinson III 16+8reb+6ast, D.Tsivtsivadze 9+4reb+8ast, R.Magsud 8+4reb+1ast, A.Whitsett 1+2reb Neftci: Y.Kondrakov 39+7reb+9ast, Z.Gushanov 16+1reb+2ast, D.Lomidze 15+11reb+12ast, M.Moradxani 14+10reb+1ast, E.Mirzayev 10+3reb, A.Kitayev 8+1reb Xirdalan - NTD 95-102 Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Baku: NTD (#1) and Xirdalan (#4). Xirdalan was defeated at home 95-102 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. NTD outrebounded Xirdalan 54-29 including a 27-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for guard Bryson Robinson (193-1998, college: New Orleans) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Londell King (203-1997, college: Stillman) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Power forward Andrew Corum (201-1997, college: Virginia St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds and guard Devin Pullum (188, college: Rogers St.) added 29 points and 10 assists in the effort for Xirdalan. Five NTD and four Xirdalan players scored in double figures. NTD (19-6) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Xirdalan at the other side keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. Top scorers: Xirdalan: D.Pullum 29+2reb+10ast, A.Corum 26+15reb+1ast, A.Adams 12+7reb, D.McDowell 11+3reb+4ast, F.Alakbarov 9+1reb+1ast, R.Guliyev 4+1reb+1ast NTD: B.Robinson 34+11reb+7ast, L.King 19+12reb+7ast, E.Shirzadov 16+11reb+3ast, Q.Campbell 14+3reb+2ast, S.Shirzadov 12+9reb+1ast, J.Hayes 7+8reb+3ast Serhedci - Zirve 93-103 Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Baku: Zirve (#7) and Serhedci (#5). Serhedci was defeated at home 93-103 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Zirve looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Russhard Cruickshank (183, college: EKU) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international guard Zaur Pashayev (187-1983) helped adding 18 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Zirve players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Michael Diggins (207-1998, college: UIC) with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import point guard Brandon Miller (178-1998, college: Miles) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists. Zirve maintains seventh place with 5-20 record. Loser Serhedci keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Serhedci: M.Diggins 34+11reb+5ast, B.Miller 28+6reb+13ast, M.Starwood 18+10reb+1ast, E.Poladkhanli 5+10reb+1ast, T.Blackmon 4+2reb, J.Hasanli 2+5reb Zirve: R.Cruickshank 22+7reb+8ast, E.Seyidhuseyn 20+4reb, J.Henderson 18+9reb+4ast, Z.Pashayev 18+8reb+9ast, Z.Tyson 13+9reb, T.Clayton 10+4reb |
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| Latinbasket.com All-Bahamas NPBA Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Dylan Musgrove (190-G/F) of GiantsPlayer of the Year: Dylan Musgrove (190-G/F) of GiantsGuard of the Year: Dylan Musgrove (190-G/F) of GiantsForward of the Year: Livingston Munnings (201-F-1992) of RocketsCenter of the Year: Randy Miller (C) of TMT Giants
First Team Van Hutchinson (193-G) of Sand Dollar Michael Bain (185-SG-1985) of Giants Dylan Musgrove (190-G/F) of Giants Livingston Munnings (201-F-1992) of Rockets Randy Miller (C) of TMT Giants
Second Team Abel Joseph (200-G-1990) of Rockets William Rigby of Shockers Roosevelt Whylly of Rockets Eugene Bain (195-C/F-1988) of Giants Kemsey Sylvestre (C) of Regulators |
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| Manama beat Kazma to reach WASL-Gulf Region semi-final - by Eurobasket News |
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Manama beat Kuwait's Kazma Club, 82-79, last night in a heart-stopping, third and final game of the three-match play-offs, at the Zain Basketball Arena to reach the semi-finals of the West Asia Super League (WASL)-Gulf Region. Both teams were tied at one game each coming into the decider, after Kazma won the first match, 83-69, at the same venue two weeks ago before Manama returned the favour last week in Kuwait by triumphing 100-90. But, as the game entered its last, dramatic seconds, no one watching - whether in the packed arena or on television - could dare predict which team was going to emerge as the winner. With just 45 seconds left and Manama leading 80-74, Kazma's Abdulaziz Mohsen sank a perfect three-pointer to bring his team within three points of the hosts, at 77-80. Following a brief video review of a foul and a time-out called by the Kazma coach, play resumed with Manama's excellent Lamont Jones (183-SG-1990, college: Iona, agency: Diamond Sports) in possession of the ball as he went for a lay-up - and missed. There were now less than 30 seconds remaining and Kazma, desperate to somehow draw level, pulled out all the stops but to no avail. Finally, with just 10 seconds left, Kazma star Shane Rector (188-G-1994, college: Utah St.) was awarded two free throws after a personal foul by Manama's Travin Thibodeaux (203-F-1996, college: New Orleans). Rector easily sank both throws and, as the scoreboard updated to show Kazma just one point behind Manama at 79-80, the players sprang into action with the ball in Manama's possession as the seconds ticked down. Unfortunately for Kazma, Rector committed a foul on Manama's Ahmed Haji (175-PG-1994) with the hosts being awarded two free throws - to be taken by Haji - with just four seconds left on the clock. Haji coolly scored off both throws to push Manama three points ahead, at 82-79, but, after the Kazma coach had called another time-out after the second throw, when play resumed with only 0.4 seconds left to play, Rector received the ball and threw it at the basket for a three-pointer which would have made the scores level and taken the game into five minutes of overtime. But the ball bounced off the hoop's rim just as the buzzer went off and the vocal Manama fans in the stands erupted in delight as the home side's players exchanged congratulatory hugs while the Kazma contingent converged on the match officials to try and argue for a review - but the officials would have none of it. Earlier, Manama had started the game confidently, leading 27-13 at the end of the first quarter and 43-33 at half-time. But Kazma had begun to look increasingly dangerous as the match wore on and had come within four points at the end of the third quarter and, early into the last 10 minutes, had actually taken a 65-62 lead before Manama managed to pull in front again to take a 74-65 lead with three minutes left. Salah Mejri (217-C-1986), Latavious Williams (203-F/C-1989) and Abdulaziz Alhamidi then combined to bring Kazma closer at 74-80 before the tumultuous events of the last minute resulted in one of the most exciting finishes in all of basketball history. Courtesy of: gdnonline.com |
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| Premier League Round 2 of 1/8 Finals. Impuls, Tsmoki-Minsk U20 and Gomel advance into quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Grodno GrSU - Impuls BGUIR 70-89 Impuls BGUIR forced 19 Grodno GrSU turnovers and outrebounded them 39-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Mikita Dashkevich (178-2001) who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Swingman Anton Zaretskiy (195-1998) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Evgeniy Savostyan (-2003) produced 14 points and 5 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Ilya Sirotsky (-2003) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Grodno GrSU: S.Evgeniy 14+4reb+3ast, S.Ilya 12+5reb, S.Gleb 9+2reb+1ast, K.Daniil 9+1reb+2ast, K.Maksim 7+2reb+2ast, S.Robert 6+1ast Impuls BGUIR: M.Dashkevich 21+6reb+9ast, T.Karpuk 19+4reb+4ast, A.Zaretskiy 17+9reb+1ast, A.Evgeniy 7+2reb, K.Vladislav 6+6reb, L.Maksim 6+5reb+5ast Rubon II - Tsmoki-Minsk U20 52-68 Tsmoki-Minsk U20 forced 21 Rubon II turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Kiril Sislovskyi (-2005) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Artsiom Brashko (200-2003) supported him with 19 points. Even 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Ivan Litarnyi (187-2006) did not help to save the game for Rubon II. Forward Nikita Borodin (202-2002) added 12 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Rubon II's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Rubon II: L.Ivan 16+5reb+4ast, B.Nikita 12+8reb+3ast, K.Ilya 7+7reb, G.Alexander 7+10reb+1ast, H.Maksim 6+11reb, M.Anton 4+6reb+3ast Tsmoki-Minsk U20: B.Artsiom 19+2reb, S.Kiril 12+14reb+3ast, G.Mikhail 10+3reb+3ast, S.Aleksey 9+5reb+6ast, T.Arseni 6+4reb+1ast, B.Aliaksei 6+4reb+2ast SDUSHOR - Gomel 73-89 Gomel dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to SDUSHOR's 32. They outrebounded SDUSHOR 51-24 including a 35-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gomel looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Aliaksandr Yasevich (185-2001) scored 25 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Denis Yarets (188-1989) chipped in 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Kirill Barancheev (-2006) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and Vitali Duchko (-2006) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: SDUSHOR: B.Kirill 19+6reb+2ast, D.Vitali 16+6reb+2ast, K.Egor 12+3reb, B.Anton 11+3reb+2ast, S.Danila 5+1reb+1ast, F.Nazar 4+1reb Gomel: A.Yasevich 25+3reb+9ast, D.Yarets 24+6reb+5ast, P.Mikhail 21+10reb+3ast, G.Viktor 11+21reb+2ast, S.Fedorchuk 4+5reb+3ast, Y.Dudov 4+4reb |
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| BNXT-League round 6 (Second Stage) best performance: Ivan Maras (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 36-year old player had a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Yoast United (#17, 1-5) 97-83. Each game in Second Stage is important. but the teams lost the distance to top of the standings. Thanks to this victory Aalst moved-up to the 11th position in BNXT-League. They are still close to the very top. Aalst would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 5-1 record. In the team's last game Maras had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Aalst, through which he has constantly improved. Ivan Maras has solid league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 10.6rpg) and averages impressive 55.0% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Dutch Nathan Kuta (203-C-2000) of Charleroi. Kuta had a very good evening with a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds. It was enough for Charleroi to edge Leeuwarden (#20, 0-6) 83-78. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Charleroi dropped in the standings to 13th position. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 3-3 record is not bad and everything may still change. Kuta is well-known at Charleroi and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Clay Mounce (201-F-1998) of Groningen (#5). Mounce scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was a key player of Groningen, leading his team to a 88-77 win against the lower-ranked Limburg (#15, 2-6). Groningen needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 4 victories and 2 lost games. Mounce has a very solid season. In 23 games in BNXT-League he scored 13.2ppg. He also has 6.3rpg and FGP: 56.6%. Other top performing players last week: 4. John Fulkerson (206-F-1997) of Leuven - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Jordan Walker (186-PG-1997) of Aalst - 21 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists 6. Kristinn Palsson (198-G/F-1997) of Leeuwarden - 23 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Nikola Jovanovic (211-C/F-1994) of Oostende - 14 points and 10 rebounds 8. Stephaun Branch (196-G-1995) of Groningen - 23 points and 10 rebounds 9. Sam Huurman (202-PF-2001) of Den Helder - 25 points and 6 rebounds 10. Sam Van Oostrum (196-G-1998) of Den Helder - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 10 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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| Libobasquet Round 4: Carl A-Z is defeated by CAN Oruro in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Oruro: CAN Oruro (#2) and Carl A-Z (#8). Despite it looked like an easy game for CAN Oruro, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Host Carl A-Z challenged much higher ranked CAN Oruro giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by five points 100-95. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Detrek Browning (183, college: FMU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 19 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import swingman Deondre Wade (193, college: Seminole St.) who added 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Samuel Valverde (-1999) responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. CAN Oruro have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Atletico Nacional and Saracho. Carl A-Z at the other side keeps the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with Calero and Leones. CAN Oruro is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Leones (#10) in Potosi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Carl A-Z's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oruro Saracho. Very important is a home loss of third ranked San Simon (2-2) against ninth ranked Pichincha (2-2) on Tuesday night. Host San Simon was defeated by Pichincha in a tough game in Cochabamba 71-78. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated San Simon. Pichincha will play against higher ranked Atletico Nacional (#3) in Potosi in the next round and it may be the game of the week. San Simon will have a break next round. The game between Top Four teams took place in Potosi. Third ranked host Atletico Nacional (3-1) smashed one of their biggest challengers Univ.Sucre (2-2) 92-53. It was a key game for the top position in the league. DMonta Harris fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Haylen Washington produced 15 points and 7 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. Atletico Nacional keeps a position of league leader, which they share with CAN Oruro and Saracho. Loser Univ.Sucre keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Atletico Nacional will meet Pichincha (#4) on the road in the next round. Univ.Sucre will play against La Paz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 4 Leones lost to Saracho on the opponent's court 71-82.
Saracho - Leones 82-71 Very expected game in Oruro where 8th ranked Leones (1-3) were defeated by first ranked Saracho (3-1) 82-71 on Tuesday. Saracho outrebounded Leones 43-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. Argentinian-Chilean Jorge Coronado (197-1989) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Four Saracho players scored in double figures. Saracho's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward James Edmond Jr. (205-1991, college: Lincoln, MO) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Ronald Arze (175-1993) added 21 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Saracho have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-1 record, which they share with CAN Oruro and Atletico Nacional. Loser Leones dropped to the bottom place with three games lost. They share the position with Calero and Carl A-Z. Saracho's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Oruro to the arena Carl A-Z. Top scorers: Saracho: J.Coronado 23+14reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 16+1reb, D.Simon 16+14reb+1ast, V.Alejandro 13+2reb+3ast, V.Felipe 6+4reb+2ast, C.Delgado 6+5reb+2ast Leones: R.Arze 21+4reb+5ast, J.Edmond 19+10reb+4ast, S.Luis 14+6reb+3ast, V.Michael 7+1reb+1ast, A.Ribera 4+4reb, L.Chappottin 3+3reb+2ast San Simon - Pichincha 71-78 Very important is a home loss of third ranked San Simon (2-2) against ninth ranked Pichincha (2-2) on Tuesday night. Host San Simon was defeated by Pichincha in a tough game in Cochabamba 71-78. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated San Simon. Pichincha will play against higher ranked Atletico Nacional (#3) in Potosi in the next round and it may be the game of the week. San Simon will have a break next round. Carl A-Z - CAN Oruro 95-100 The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Oruro: CAN Oruro (#2) and Carl A-Z (#8). Despite it looked like an easy game for CAN Oruro, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Host Carl A-Z challenged much higher ranked CAN Oruro giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by five points 100-95. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Detrek Browning (183, college: FMU, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 19 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import swingman Deondre Wade (193, college: Seminole St.) who added 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Samuel Valverde (-1999) responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Argentinian point guard Roberto Orresta (177-1991) scored 27 points. Four CAN Oruro and five Carl A-Z players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. CAN Oruro have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Atletico Nacional and Saracho. Carl A-Z at the other side keeps the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with Calero and Leones. CAN Oruro is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Leones (#10) in Potosi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Carl A-Z's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oruro Saracho. Top scorers: CAN Oruro: D.Browning 35+19reb+6ast, D.Wade 13+6reb, J.Sanjinez 13+3reb, M.Romero 11+4reb+3ast, A.Flores 8+4reb+2ast, D.Tripplett 8+2reb+1ast Carl A-Z: R.Orresta 27+2reb+3ast, V.Samuel 22+6reb+7ast, M.Tola 16+10reb+1ast, S.Umude 12+2reb, D.Romero 11+9reb+4ast, E.Alekzander 7+3reb+1ast Atletico Nacional - Univ.Sucre 92-53 The game between Top Four teams took place in Potosi. Third ranked host Atletico Nacional (3-1) smashed one of their biggest challengers Univ.Sucre (2-2) 92-53. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Atletico Nacional dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Univ.Sucre's 32. Atletico Nacional had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Univ.Sucre's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Atletico Nacional made 8 blocks. American guard DMonta Harris (196-1997, college: Midwestern St.) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Cristhian Camargo (194-1992) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Atletico Nacional players scored in double figures. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Jose Choque (-1990) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atletico Nacional keeps a position of league leader, which they share with CAN Oruro and Saracho. Loser Univ.Sucre keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Atletico Nacional will meet Pichincha (#4) on the road in the next round. Univ.Sucre will play against La Paz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Atletico Nacional: D.Harris 23+13reb+3ast, R.Acuna 14+6reb+3ast, C.Camargo 12+6reb+7ast, G.Carlos 11+5reb+2ast, L.Mercado 8+4reb+2ast, C.Alan 8+3reb+3ast Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 15+7reb, C.Jose 9+8reb+3ast, L.Amado 7+2reb+1ast, J.Calvo 6+3reb+3ast, V.Alvaro 6+8reb, J.Johnson 4+4reb |
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| Ruan Miranda claims Brazilian NBB weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 21-year old had the game-high 25 points adding nine rebounds for Cerrado as his team lost the game against Pato Basquete (#12, 10-22) 91-98. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on top of the standings. Cerrado maintains the 17th position in Brazilian NBB. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. Cerrado have already lost 25 games and recorded just five victories. In the team's last game Miranda had a remarkable 90.9% from 2-point range. He turned to be Cerrado's top player in his first season with the team. Miranda has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 7.9rpg) and averages solid 63.7% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young international Gabriel Galvanini (202-SF-1998) of second-ranked Flamengo. Galvanini impressed basketball fans with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course he led Flamengo to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Rio Claro (#16, 7-24) 100-53. Flamengo's second position in the standings has not changed. His team lost just four games this season, while they won 28 matches. Galvanini is a newcomer at Flamengo and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Dexter McClanahan (193-F/G-1997) of Fortaleza (#14). McClanahan scored 25 points. Despite McClanahan's great performance Fortaleza lost 85-94 to the higher-ranked Minas (#3, 22-10). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Fortaleza can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 8-22 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. McClanahan has individually a great season in Brazil. After 30 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.4ppg (best scorer). Other top performing players last week: 4. Fabricio Verissimo (192-G-1998) of Pato Basquete - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Anderson Rodrigues (207-PF-1997) of Bauru - 14 points and 9 rebounds 6. Matheus Eugeniusz (193-G-2000) of Pinheiros - 21 points and 4 rebounds 7. Danilo Fuzaro (193-G-1994) of Bauru - 10 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Gui Pereira (192-G-1991) of Flamengo - 16 points and 9 rebounds 9. Germerson Barbosa (205-SF-1993) of Bauru - 13 points and 10 rebounds 10. Felipe Vezaro (192-G-1992) of Minas - 17 points, 9 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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| NBB Round 32: Vivo/Franca beat Flamengo in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sao Paulo. Top-ranked Vivo/Franca faced second-ranked Flamengo. Host Vivo/Franca (32-0) defeated guests from Rio de Janeiro (28-4) 83-70. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Flamengo. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) who scored 17 points and 5 assists. The former international power forward Lucas Mariano (208-1993) chipped in 17 points. Vivo/Franca's coach Helinho Garcia used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international point guard Ricardo Fischer (183-1991) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Undefeated Vivo/Franca have an impressive 32-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 32-0 record. Flamengo at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. The game with biggest result difference took place in Rio Claro. Local Rio Claro (7-24) was outscored by second ranked Flamengo (28-4) 100-53. The former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Olivinha Rodriguez contributed with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. point guard Cassiano Bueno (189-1997) replied with 15 points and 5 rebounds for Rio Claro. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flamengo have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 28-4 record having four points less than leader Sesi Franca. Rio Claro at the other side dropped to the sixteenth place with 24 games lost. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rio Claro will play at home against Sao Jose (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Rest of the games of round 32 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: U.Corinthians was crushed by Pinheiros in Sao Paulo 94-70. Fortaleza was beaten by Minas at home 85-94. Caxias do Sul was destroyed by Bauru on the opponent's court 89-69. Bauru outscored U.Corinthians in a home game 81-61. Bottom-ranked Cerrado recorded a loss to Pato Basquete on the road 98-91.
Pinheiros - U.Corinthians 94-70 There was no surprise in Sao Paulo where 13th ranked U.Corinthians (9-22) was crushed by sixth ranked Pinheiros (20-12) 94-70. Pinheiros dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to U.Corinthians' 18. They outrebounded U.Corinthians 40-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Canadian forward Richard Amardi (206-1990, college: Oregon, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) contributed with 21 points and 4 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Pinheiros players scored in double figures. American MikeL Simms (196-1997, college: VCU) replied with 27 points and point guard Augusto Leao (184-1998) added 16 points and 4 assists in the effort for U.Corinthians. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pinheiros moved-up to fifth place. U.Corinthians lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 22 games lost. Pinheiros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Corinthians will play at home against Fortaleza (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pinheiros: E.Matheus 21+4reb+1ast, F.Ruivo 14+2reb+4ast, R.Amardi 13+11reb+2ast, R.Munford 11+3reb+1ast, J.Andrade 10+2reb+1ast, D.Andre 8+11reb+5ast U.Corinthians: M.Simms 27+4reb+1ast, A.Leao 16+3reb+4ast, V.Lersch 13+2reb+6ast, V.Pastor 6+4reb, G.Teichmann 3+1reb+1ast, R.Paulichi 2+4reb Rio Claro - Flamengo 53-100 The game with biggest result difference took place in Rio Claro. Local Rio Claro (7-24) was outscored by second ranked Flamengo (28-4) 100-53. Flamengo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Rio Claro's 26. They outrebounded Rio Claro 43-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. The former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The former international forward Olivinha Rodriguez (202-1983) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Five Flamengo players scored in double figures. Point guard Cassiano Bueno (189-1997) replied with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Venezuelan Edgar Martinez (199-1997) added 13 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Rio Claro. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flamengo have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 28-4 record having four points less than leader Sesi Franca. Rio Claro at the other side dropped to the sixteenth place with 24 games lost. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rio Claro will play at home against Sao Jose (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Flamengo: G.Galvanini 17+8reb+3ast, R.Hettsheimeir 17+4reb, G.Pereira 16+9reb+1ast, O.Rodriguez 15+10reb+2ast, J.Vildoza 15+3reb+4ast, L.Martinez 9+4reb+2ast Rio Claro: C.Bueno 15+5reb+2ast, E.Martinez 13+6reb, W.Alves 8+6reb+1ast, P.Kaique 6+2reb, L.Paulo Dos Santos 5+6reb+3ast, R.Oliveira 4+3reb+1ast Fortaleza - Minas 85-94 No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Minas (22-10) defeated on the road 14th ranked Fortaleza (8-22) 94-85. Minas made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Minas outrebounded Fortaleza 39-26 including 31 on the defensive glass. American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Felipe Vezaro (192-1992, college: TAMIU) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Minas players scored in double figures. American swingman Dexter McClanahan (193-1997, college: Nicholls St.) replied with 25 points and the former international point guard David Rossetto (184-1992) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Fortaleza. Minas moved-up to third place. Fortaleza at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fortaleza will play on the road against U.Corinthians (#13) in Santa Cruz do Sul and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Minas: S.Johnson 20+6reb+5ast, A.Borges 18+7reb+3ast, F.Vezaro 17+9reb+2ast, R.Lenz 12+2reb+2ast, A.Paranhos 10+3reb, L.Faggiano 7+4reb Fortaleza: D.McClanahan 25+4reb+2ast, C.Williams 19+1reb+1ast, D.Rossetto 16+5reb+4ast, P.Pinero 9+2reb+1ast, R.Gusmao 6+3reb, S.Da Silva 5+4reb Bauru - Caxias do Sul 89-69 Very expected game when 11th ranked Caxias do Sul (12-19) was rolled over on the road by seventh ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (19-13) 89-69. Paschoalotto/Bauru dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Caxias do Sul's 28 and made 24-of-26 charity shots (92.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Caxias do Sul 42-20 including a 15-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Germerson Barbosa (205-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 9 rebounds. Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. Center Thiago Mathias (208-1989, college: N.Mexico JC) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Gabriel Santos (185-2001) added 8 points in the effort for Caxias do Sul. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paschoalotto/Bauru have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains seventh position with 19-13 record. Caxias do Sul at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 19 games lost. Paschoalotto/Bauru will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Caxias do Sul will play at home against Fortaleza (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Bauru: G.Barbosa 21+9reb, R.Anderson 13+9reb, L.Taylor 11+5reb+4ast, J.Machuca 10+1reb+5ast, E.Holt 8+5reb+1ast, D.Brite 6+3reb+1ast Caxias do Sul: T.Mathias 18+9reb+1ast, O.Elias 10+1reb, S.Gabriel 8+4reb+2ast, S.Pierotti 8+1reb+1ast, D.Ramos 7+3reb+1ast, P.Mendonca 7+3ast Bauru - U.Corinthians 81-61 Very predictable result when seventh ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (19-13) outscored at home 13th ranked U.Corinthians (9-22) 81-61. Paschoalotto/Bauru players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The former international guard Danilo Fuzaro (193-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. Center Vinicius Malachias (209-1999) replied with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Italian-Argentinian forward Federico Aguerre (203-1988) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for U.Corinthians. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paschoalotto/Bauru have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains seventh position with 19-13 record. U.Corinthians lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 22 games lost. Paschoalotto/Bauru will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Corinthians will play at home against Fortaleza (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bauru: A.Garcia 15+2reb+4ast, R.Anderson 14+9reb+1ast, G.Barbosa 13+10reb, D.Fuzaro 10+7reb+7ast, D.Brite 9+1reb+2ast, E.Holt 5+3reb+1ast U.Corinthians: M.Vinicius 17+5reb+1ast, A.Leao 13+2reb+2ast, F.Aguerre 11+8reb+1ast, V.Lersch 5+5reb+6ast, V.Pastor 4+3reb+1ast, M.Simms 4+1reb+1ast Pato Basquete - Cerrado 98-91 Not a big story in a game in Pato Branco where 17th ranked Cerrado (5-25) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Pato (10-22) 98-91. Colombian guard Romario Roque (180-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Fabricio Verissimo (192-1998) contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Power forward Ruan Miranda (205-2001) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and guard Daniel Von Haydin (194-1999) added 12 points and 4 assists in the effort for Cerrado. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pato have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to twelfth place. Cerrado at the other side stay dead last with 25 lost games. Pato will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cerrado will play on the road against Sao Paulo (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Pato Basquete: R.Roque 22+5reb+7ast, J.Materan 19+2reb+2ast, F.Verissimo 17+6reb+4ast, M.De Souza 16+2reb+2ast, N.Gabriel 8+3reb, A.Victor 8+7reb+1ast Cerrado: M.Ruan 25+9reb+1ast, A.Harris 14+1reb+1ast, V.Haydin Daniel 12+3reb+4ast, K.Sheard 10+2reb+5ast, R.McLemore 9+1ast, P.Da Costa 8+4reb Sesi Franca - Flamengo 83-70 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sao Paulo. Top-ranked Vivo/Franca faced second-ranked Flamengo. Host Vivo/Franca (32-0) defeated guests from Rio de Janeiro (28-4) 83-70. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Flamengo. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) who scored 17 points and 5 assists. The former international power forward Lucas Mariano (208-1993) chipped in 17 points. Five Vivo/Franca players scored in double figures. Vivo/Franca's coach Helinho Garcia used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international point guard Ricardo Fischer (183-1991) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and the former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Vivo/Franca have an impressive 32-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 32-0 record. Flamengo at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. Top scorers: Sesi Franca: G.de Paula 17+4reb+5ast, L.Mariano 17+3reb+3ast, D.Jackson 13+4reb+2ast, L.Silva 11+8reb, J.dos Santos 10+2reb+1ast, S.Scala 6+5reb Flamengo: R.Fischer 17+5reb+3ast, G.Galvanini 15+3reb+2ast, L.Martinez 12+2reb+3ast, G.Pereira 9+7reb, R.Hettsheimeir 7+2reb, N.Aguirre 6+1ast |
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| Markus Kennedy claims Chilean LNB weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 31-year old had a double-double of 23 points and twelve rebounds, while his team outclassed Puerto Varas (#10, 10-11) with 41-point margin 92-51. Los Leones maintains the 2nd position in Chilean LNB. They are still close to the very top. Los Leones would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 17-3 record. In the team's last game Kennedy had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range. He turned to be Los Leones' top player in his first season with the team. Markus Kennedy averages this season 14.5ppg, 9.5rpg and 4.1apg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-F/C-1985) of Las Animas. Amicucci impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 23 points and 19 rebounds. Of course he led Las Animas to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Temuco (#15, 2-18) 88-61. Las Animas' 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 13-8 record is not bad and everything may still change. Amicucci is a newcomer at Las Animas and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Manny Payton (183-PG-1997) of Catolica (#12). Payton got into 30-points club by scoring 39 points in the last round. He went also for seven rebounds and six assists. Despite Payton's great performance Catolica lost 78-81 to slightly higher-ranked Puerto Montt (#11, 7-14). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Catolica can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 6-15 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Payton has individually a great season in Chile. After 21 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 23.0ppg (2nd best). Payton attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-F-1997) of Puente Alto - 24 points and 15 rebounds 5. Dennis McKinney (193-F-1998) of Puente Alto - 29 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Shawn Glover (201-F-1990) of Las Animas - 29 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Roquez Johnson (201-C-1992) of Valdivia - 25 points and 9 rebounds 8. Tavrion Dawson (202-F/C-1996) of Ancud - 28 points and 8 rebounds 9. Stephen Maxwell (201-F-1993) of Ancud - 24 points and 10 rebounds 10. Christian Schoppler (185-G-1986) of Las Animas - 25 points and 9 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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| LNB Round 21: Bottom-ranked Temuco win against Espanol O. - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Bottom-ranked Temuco managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of eight consecutive losses on Sunday night. This time they won against seventh-ranked Espanol O. 81-76. 26 personal fouls committed by Espanol O. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Brazilian power forward Diego Dias Silva (207-1990) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 21 rebounds. American forward Jeremy Ireland (200-1996, college: Elmhurst) contributed with 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American forward DeAndre Daniels (206-1992, college: UConn, agency: BIG) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for Espanol O.Espanol O.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Temuco maintains fifteenth place with 2-18 record. Espanol O. lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Temuco are looking forward to face higher ranked Puente Alto (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Espanol O. will play against Tinguiririca and is hoping to win this game. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Puerto Varas (10-11) and Catolica (6-15), which took place in Santiago. 9th ranked Puerto Varas lost to twelfth ranked Catolica in a road game 86-90. American forward TJ Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and Manny Payton chipped in 28 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Argentinian Tomas Rossi (202) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Catolica maintains twelfth place with 6-15 record. Puerto Varas at the other side dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Catolica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puerto Varas will play at home against Castro (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between 13th ranked Espanol T. (4-13) and tenth ranked Quilicura (10-9) in Talca on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Quilicura outscored Espanol T. 127-52. Chris Perry nailed a double-double by scoring 51 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds (on 21-of-27 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Jaime Avendano came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Espanol T. in the defeat. Espanol T.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Quilicura moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Castro. Espanol T. lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Quilicura will meet at home higher ranked Valdivia (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Espanol T. will play against Las Animas (#5) in Valdivia and hope to secure a win. In the last game of round 21 Puerto Montt was beaten by Los Leones on the road 85-71.
Los Leones - Puerto Montt 85-71 No shocking result in a game when second ranked Los Leones (17-3) beat 11th ranked Puerto Montt (7-14) in Quilpue 85-71 on Sunday. Los Leones outrebounded Puerto Montt 41-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Tyrone Lee (203-1990, college: GVSU) nailed 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Los Leones' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-1992) added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Puerto Montt in the defeat. Four Puerto Montt players scored in double figures. Los Leones have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 17-3 record behind leader Concepcion. Loser Puerto Montt keeps the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Los Leones will meet league's leader Concepcion on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Puerto Montt will play against Ancud (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Puerto Montt: R.Baker 21+1reb+4ast, J.Morris 19+11reb+3ast, C.Martin 15+8reb+4ast, C.Aranda 14+6reb+1ast, G.Sebastian 2+2reb+3ast, N.Yan 0 Los Leones: T.Lee 18+9reb+2ast, S.Mijares 12+2reb, M.Kennedy 10+7reb+2ast, T.Alvarez 9+2reb, I.Carrion 9+4reb+1ast, D.Jones 9+8reb+6ast Catolica - Puerto Varas 90-86 Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Puerto Varas (10-11) and Catolica (6-15), which took place in Santiago. 9th ranked Puerto Varas lost to twelfth ranked Catolica in a road game 86-90. Catolica dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Puerto Varas' 32. American forward TJ Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) chipped in 28 points and 7 rebounds. Payton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was Argentinian Tomas Rossi (202) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and the former international power forward Juan Fontena (196-1987) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Catolica maintains twelfth place with 6-15 record. Puerto Varas at the other side dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Catolica will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puerto Varas will play at home against Castro (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Puerto Varas: T.Rossi 17+10reb+2ast, E.Amado 16+5reb, P.Arroyo 16+4reb+1ast, J.Fontena 12+10reb+4ast, N.Martinez 11+1reb+1ast, A.Pinedo 10+3reb+4ast Catolica: M.Payton 28+7reb+3ast, T.Robinson 24+15reb+1ast, D.Vicente 15+5reb+2ast, S.Deiker 9+6reb+1ast, A.Pablo 8+2reb+2ast, R.Felipe 6+2reb Temuco - Espanol O. 81-76 Bottom-ranked Temuco managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of eight consecutive losses on Sunday night. This time they won against seventh-ranked Espanol O. 81-76. 26 personal fouls committed by Espanol O. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Brazilian power forward Diego Dias Silva (207-1990) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 21 rebounds. American forward Jeremy Ireland (200-1996, college: Elmhurst) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Ireland is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward DeAndre Daniels (206-1992, college: UConn, agency: BIG) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Rodrigo Munoz (186-1980) added 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Espanol O.Four Espanol O. players scored in double figures. Espanol O.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Temuco maintains fifteenth place with 2-18 record. Espanol O. lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Temuco are looking forward to face higher ranked Puente Alto (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Espanol O. will play against Tinguiririca and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Espanol O.: C.Lauler 17+6reb+2ast, D.Daniels 15+12reb+1ast, R.Munoz 15+7reb+4ast, N.Zurschmitten 13+7reb+4ast, A.Lee 9+11reb, J.Holt 4+3reb+2ast Temuco: D.Dias Silva 24+21reb+2ast, J.Ireland 23+11reb+1ast, M.Perdomo 20+3reb+3ast, C.Pablo 7+4reb+3ast, J.Manriquez 5+2reb+2ast, A.Juan 2 Espanol T. - Quilicura 52-127 The game between 13th ranked Espanol T. (4-13) and tenth ranked Quilicura (10-9) in Talca on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Quilicura outscored Espanol T. 127-52. Quilicura dominated down low during the game scoring 98 of its points in the paint compared to Espanol T.'s 24 and made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Quilicura forced 25 Espanol T. turnovers and outrebounded them 57-26 including a 43-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Espanol T.'s players. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) nailed a double-double by scoring 51 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds (on 21-of-27 shooting from the field) for the winning side and his fellow American import power forward Shannon Fowler (203, college: UWG) accounted for 22 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Quilicura players scored in double figures. Forward Jaime Avendano (-1999) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Davon Haynes (203-1991, college: UAPB) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Espanol T. in the defeat. Espanol T.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Quilicura moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Castro. Espanol T. lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Quilicura will meet at home higher ranked Valdivia (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Espanol T. will play against Las Animas (#5) in Valdivia and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Espanol T.: A.Jaime 15+8reb+3ast, D.Haynes 11+5reb+3ast, B.Ivan 9+1reb, D.Simon 7, C.Ignacio 3+2reb+1ast, F.Jara 3+2reb Quilicura: C.Perry 51+11reb+3ast, S.Fowler 22+13reb+5ast, P.Coro 14+6reb+8ast, M.Ricardo 11+5reb+3ast, D.Arcos 10+4reb+7ast, F.Schuler 8+5reb+3ast |
| Perry's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 51 points and 11 rebounds, while his team outclassed Espanol T. (#13, 4-13) with 75-point margin 127-52. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Quilicura is placed at 9th position in Chilean league. Quilicura 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 10-9 record. Perry turned to be Quilicura's top player in his first season with the team. Lincoln Memorial University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Perry is in league's top in points (5th best: 21.7ppg) and averages solid 1.5bpg and 58.8% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Diego Dias Silva (207-F/C-1990) of Temuco. He is Brazilian forward in his first season at Temuco. In the last game Dias Silva recorded impressive double-double of 24 points and 21 rebounds. It was enough for Temuco to edge the higher-ranked Espanol O. (#7, 11-12) by 5 points 81-76. Despite this victory they still are dead at the bottom. 18 lost games are too many comparing to just two victories Temuco managed to get this year. Dias Silva is a newcomer at Temuco and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another Quilicura's star - forward Shannon Fowler (203-F/C). Fowler showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. He was another key player of Quilicura, helping his team with a 127-52 easy win against the lower-ranked Espanol T. (#13, 4-13). Quilicura needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 10 victories and 9 lost games. Fowler has a very solid season. In 19 games in Chile he scored 9.0ppg. He also has 6.0rpg and FGP: 55.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Josh Morris (203-F-1993) of Puerto Montt - 19 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 5. T.J. Robinson (203-F-1989) of Catolica - 24 points and 15 rebounds 6. Tyrone Lee (203-PF-1990) of Los Leones - 18 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Manny Payton (183-PG-1997) of Catolica - 28 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Pablo Coro (190-G-1990) of Quilicura - 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Jeremy Ireland (200-F-1996) of Temuco - 23 points and 11 rebounds 10. Rodrigo Munoz (186-PG-1980) of Espanol O. - 15 points, 7 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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| Results and Stats from CBA Round 1 of 1/8 Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Shandong H. - Guangzhou LL 76-93 Long-Lions had a 37-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Long-Lions made 7 blocks. The former international Mingzhen Zhu (196-1996) fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Yongxi Cui (196-2003) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four Long-Lions players scored in double figures. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and the former international center Hanlin Tao (208-1991) added 13 points and 14 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Guangzhou LL: Z.Mingzhen 23+5reb+2ast, C.Yongxi 20+5reb, M.Nate 11+5reb+5ast, C.Ying-Chun 10+7reb+4ast, J.Boqiao 10+5reb, J.Mingru 8+3reb Shandong H.: G.Troy 25+11reb+1ast, T.Hanlin 13+14reb, C.Peidong 10+4reb+2ast, J.Cheng 8+4reb, G.Shiyan 6+5reb+5ast, Z.Hui 5+2reb Shanghai S. - Jiangsu D. 119-95 Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Jiangsu Dragons' 48. Sharks forced 20 Jiangsu Dragons turnovers and outrebounded them 46-32 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 22 passes made by Jiangsu Dragons' players. 25 personal fouls committed by Jiangsu Dragons helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Zhelin Wang (214-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Melo Trimble (190-1995, college: Maryland, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. American guard Antonio Blakeney (193-1996, college: LSU) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Zhixuan Liu (197-1991) added 9 points and 11 assists respectively for lost side. 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. Top scorers: Shanghai S.: W.Zhelin 33+12reb+4ast, T.Melo 25+6reb+11ast, Y.Pengfei 12+6reb, R.Junwei 11+8reb+3ast, L.Hanchen 10+3reb+3ast, W.Cheng 9+2reb+8ast Jiangsu D.: B.Antonio 15+7reb+2ast, W.Quanxi 12+4reb, W.Devin 11+5reb, Y.Shi 11+1reb+4ast, C.Xiaolong 10+3reb+4ast, L.Zhixuan 9+11ast Beijing D. - Jilin NE T. 123-79 Ducks dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Jilin Tigers' 34. They outrebounded Jilin Tigers 67-36 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ducks looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ducks made 8 blocks. The former international point guard Shuo Fang (189-1990) fired 22 points and 6 assists for the winners. Israeli-American forward TJ Leaf (208-1997, college: UCLA) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Ducks players scored in double figures. Yuxing Jiang (193-1995) produced 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and center Ang Lee (209-1990) added 20 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. Top scorers: Beijing D.: F.Shuo 22+4reb+6ast, F.Zeng 18+8reb+3ast, L.TJ 12+12reb+6ast, Z.Yanxi 11+5reb, F.Ziming 10+4reb+1ast, G.Jonathan 10+6reb+6ast Jilin NE T.: J.Yuxing 20+6reb+4ast, L.Ang 20+4reb, J.Dominique 11+5ast, J.Weize 6+4reb+3ast, C.Jinming 6+8reb+1ast, D.Huaibo 5+2reb+1ast Guangsha L. - Shanxi L. 103-81 Guangsha Lions dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Loongs' 44. They outrebounded Loongs 68-42 including a 27-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guangsha Lions looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international guard Minghui Sun (187-1996) chipped in 25 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Guangsha Lions players scored in double figures. American point guard Kahlil Felder (175-1995, college: Oakland) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists and the former international Shuai Yuan (194-1994) added 17 points and 5 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. Top scorers: Guangsha L.: H.Jinqiu 28+12reb+1ast, S.Minghui 25+6reb+8ast, C.Will 15+8reb+6ast, Z.Junlong 15+10reb+1ast, W.Kyle 6+6reb+1ast, Z.Jiaren 6+5reb+1ast Shanxi L.: F.Kahlil 18+3reb+10ast, Y.Shuai 17+5reb+1ast, G.Zhaobao 10+8reb, S.Jonathon 8, X.Zhijiang 6+3reb+1ast, W.Ruheng 6+3ast |
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| Piratas land Jalen Dupree, ex IA - by Francisco Vega | |||
He graduated from Tennessee State in 2022 and it is his first season in pro basketball. Dupree played also for Samford University for 3 years. |
| Chyse Webster (ex Leones) signs at Carrib.Storm - by Francisco Vega |
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Caribbean Storm Islands (Liga Wplay) landed 23-year old Colombian international 204cm center Chyse Webster for new season. Webster played last summer at Leones in Nicaraguan TBN league. In 14 LSB games he averaged 9.1ppg, 5.6rpg and 1.9apg. He also played for Corsarios in Colombian Liga Wplay where in 12 games he had 4.1ppg and 2.0rpg. Webster also represented Colombia at the South American Championship U17 in Lima (Peru) six years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 7.2ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 53.3%, FT: 44.4%. He has played previously for Warriors. His team made it to the LPB Semifinals in 2019. |
| John Hernandez (ex Toros) agreed terms with Carrib.Storm - by Francisco Vega | |
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Caribbean Storm Islands (Liga Wplay) added to their roster experienced 39-year old former Colombian international 207cm center John Hernandez for upcoming season. He played recently at Toros in Panamanian LPB league. Hernandez also represented Colombia at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla (Colombia) five years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 4 games: 3.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.0bpg. He has played also professionally in Uruguay (Malvin), Colombia (Barrancabermeja Ciudad Futuro, Cucuta Norte, Sabios, Aguilas and Academia) and Peru (UCP Iquitos). Hernandez won Colombian Copa Federacion championship title in 2011 and 2012. Among many awards he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Colombian Liga DirecTV-2001Center of the Year back in 2016. |
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| Nymburk signs Lamb Autrey - by Surujh Roopnarine | |||
In 2012 he was drafted by Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) in seventh round (103th overall). The former Saint Mary's University, Texas (NCAA Div.II) standout is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He is quite experienced player. Autrey has played also professionally in Finland (Kotka), Hungary (Sopron KC), Czech Republic (Pardubice, Decin, Usti n/Labem and Kolin) and NBA G League (RGV Vipers). His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2016, 2017 and 2022. He was voted to Czech Republic NBL All-Star Game back in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020. |
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| Moore Honored, Cavaliers drop Back to Back Games - by Eurobasket News |
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Elijah Moore (6'8''-F-1995, college: Virginia St.) pops a ten-footer as the horn sounds. The game stops and folks pour onto the court. Game winning buzzer beating shot? No. But something nearly as rare, Moore was being celebrated for crossing a milestone - 1,000 points in his career. As a fitting tribute, the basket gave the Cavaliers a 19-to-18-point lead early in the first. Moore has been an elite star in the East Coast Basketball League. He is also quite general, leading his team by example with aggressive defensive and offensive play. The honor was important to Moore but seemed to take a back seat to the task at hand - winning today's game. And while Moore recorded another strong performance with 23 points and seven rebounds, it would not be enough to close out the game As the North Carolina Capitals would edge out the Cavaliers 117-114. Dyron Jones (6'1''-G-1994, college: Cecil CC) led the Caps with a game high of 39 points and seven rebounds. The Cavs were poised to take the lead under a minute when a lighting quick jump ball whistle blew as a Caps player reached in on a player. The Caps took the jump ball and scored, forcing Petersburg to play catchup. In the winding seconds another turnover ended the Cavs chance to tie the game forcing overtime. Key turnovers continue to plague the Cavaliers as several opportunities for runs that would change momentum in the game halted the Cavs advance. And while the Capitals could not dominate the game, the Cavaliers struggled to maintain control of the ball in key possessions. The absence of Tavon Mealy from this game and Walter Williams (6'5''-F-1997, college: Virginia St.) who continues to play overseas affected the game. How much is unclear. But the Cavaliers are in an unusual position. For the first time in recent history, they have dropped back-to-back contests. Several bright spots were visible in Saturday's game. Five Cavalier players scored double digits, showing the team has several offensive weapons. The Cavs also went 82% from the line shooting 27 for 33. This included a 94% 15 for 16 performance at the charity stripe from Jaleel Nelson. The early season challenge is one Coach Dixon has faced before in his eight-year ECBL coaching career. Fans can expect two things to change this recent streak - returning players absent from this week's game and an always motivated Coach Dixon leading focused, intense practices this week in Petersburg. Courtesy of: ECBL |
| Powell Big 1st Half Leads PrimeTime Past Webdogs - by Eurobasket News |
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The PrimeTime Players hosted the SC LIF Webdogs this past Saturday in the 2nd game of the Home and Away series between the two Southern Conference teams. The game started with PrimeTime coming out of the gates quick with Chris Moore (6'2''-G-1986, college: Charleston So.) and Sean Barnette (6'6''-F-1986, college: Wingate) combining for 19 of the teams 38 first quarter points as they took a 38-19 lead into the 2nd. The second quarter was all Matt Powell on the offensive end where he had 6 straight made three pointers and also a highlight run down block on the defensive end. PJ Heath also added 8 points in the quarter and 8 offensive rebounds as PrimeTime went into the half up 74-58. The second half started the same as the first quarter with both Chris Moore and Sean Barnette combining for 23 in the third quarter and PrimeTime Cruised to a 146-120 win over the Webdogs. The PrimeTime Players out rebounded the Webdogs 68 to 50 and also had 31 offensive rebounds and attempted 30 more Field Goals. PrimeTime Players forwards Anthony Johnson, PJ Heath, and Odell Turner (6'2''-G-1991, college: Wingate) all had double figure rebounds and finished with 45 total rebounds. The win moved PrimeTime to 7-0 and they will play at home this weekend against the Gastonia Snipers as they try to move to 8-0. Courtesy of: ECBL |
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| Coach Ahmed Marei (ex Zamalek) agreed terms with Al Morog - by Abdul Hamid Addasi |
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Al Morog (D1) will be lead by experienced 64-year old Egyptian coach Ahmed Marei. Marei started the season at Zamalek in Egyptian league. He was coaching Egyptian Senior National Team between 2020 and 2021 and coached also U18 National Team back in 2018. Marei has coached previously also in United Arab Emirates (Shabab Al Ahli). His team won Egyptian League Regular Season in 2020 and 2021. |
| Corey Webster (ex Mornar) signs at Al Ahly - by Abdul Hamid Addasi | |||
He has been also a member of New Zealand international program for some years. Webster has regularly played for New Zealand senior team since 2008 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2006. He represented New Zealand at the FIBA Oceania Championship 24 years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 2 games: Score-1 (19.0ppg), 1.5rpg, Assists-5 (2.5apg), Steals-3 (1.0spg). Webster is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and of course North America). Webster has played previously professionally in Australia (Perth Wildcats and New Zealand Breakers), China (Guangsha Lions and Guizhou), Greece (Koroivos), Israel (Ironi Nahariya), Italy (RO Virtus), Serbia, New Zealand (Heat, Saints and Bulls) and Egypt (Al Ittihad). He won New Zealand NBL championship title in 2011, 2014 and 2017. He was voted to Australiabasket.com New Zealand NBL All-Domestic Players Team in 2010, 2014, 2017 and 2022. Webster attended Lambuth University until 2008 and it is his 15th (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
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| Liga MB Round 15 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game in San Vicente was quite interesting. Second ranked Santa Tecla (10-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Fantasmas (4-6). Santa Tecla defeated Fantasmas 89-75 on Monday. Santa Tecla made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game, while Fantasmas only scored five points from the stripe. Santa Tecla forced 20 Fantasmas turnovers. The best player for the winners was Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. Dominican Darwin Cabrera chipped in 23 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Caleb Bowser (193, college: Georgian Court) who recorded 29 points and 8 rebounds. Santa Tecla keeps a position of league leader. Fantasmas at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Quezaltepeque. Santa Tecla are looking forward to face Santa Ana (#5) at home in the next round. Fantasmas will have a break next round. The game in Metapan supposed to be also worth to mention about. 4th placed Santa Ana (5-6) played at the court of fifth ranked Metapan (5-5). Metapan smashed Santa Ana 109-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Santa Ana. It was a good game for Lee Vasquez (176-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 assists. Deikel Sanchez contributed with 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Marcus Feagin (193-1991) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for Santa Ana. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Metapan moved-up to fourth place. Santa Ana at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Metapan will play against bottom-ranked Chalchuapa (#10) at home in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Santa Ana will play against the league's leader Santa Tecla (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. In the last game of round 15 Cojute crushed Chalchuapa in Cojutepeque 99-67.
Chalchuapa - Cojute 67-99 There was no surprise when 10th ranked Chalchuapa (1-10) was crushed at home by third ranked Cojute (8-4) 99-67. Cojute dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Chalchuapa's 46. They outrebounded Chalchuapa 63-33 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cojute players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Chalchuapa's players. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for guard Jeremy Agosto (177-1997, agency: The French Family Consulting) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Center Troidell Carter (206-1991, college: Slippery Rock) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 23 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Cojute's coach Jose Rivas felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gorg Alhag (190-1997, college: Mayville St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Robert Story (183, college: WSSU) added 18 points in the effort for Chalchuapa. Cojute have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 8-4 record having just one point less than leader Santa Tecla. Chalchuapa at the other side stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Cojute will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Chalchuapa will play on the road against Metapan (#4) to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Cojute: A.Jeremy 35+12reb+8ast, C.Berry 18+8reb+2ast, T.Carter 18+23reb+2ast, R.Natanael 6+4reb+1ast, M.William 6+4reb+1ast, B.Reyes 4+1ast Chalchuapa: G.Alhag 24+14reb, R.Story 18+3reb+2ast, H.Eleazar 10+6reb+1ast, M.Ryann 8+3reb+3ast, L.Fernando 3, Q.Daniel 2+2reb Fantasmas - Santa Tecla 75-89 The game in San Vicente was quite interesting. Second ranked Santa Tecla (10-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Fantasmas (4-6). Santa Tecla defeated Fantasmas 89-75 on Monday. Santa Tecla made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game, while Fantasmas only scored five points from the stripe. Santa Tecla forced 20 Fantasmas turnovers. The best player for the winners was Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. Dominican Darwin Cabrera chipped in 23 points. Five Santa Tecla players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Caleb Bowser (193, college: Georgian Court) who recorded 29 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Nick Moore (198-1991, college: Alliance) added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively. Santa Tecla keeps a position of league leader. Fantasmas at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Quezaltepeque. Santa Tecla are looking forward to face Santa Ana (#5) at home in the next round. Fantasmas will have a break next round. Top scorers: Santa Tecla: C.Darwin 23+3reb+1ast, M.Mosley 20+2reb+1ast, E.Rodriguez 18+2ast, Y.Cubillas 17+15reb, C.Arias 11+11reb+2ast, A.Arias 0 Fantasmas: C.Bowser 29+8reb+1ast, J.Carter 14+4reb+2ast, N.Moore 14+10reb+2ast, D.Hernandez 6+6reb, C.Sorto 5+2reb, H.Carlos 5+1reb+1ast Metapan - Santa Ana 109-74 The game in Metapan supposed to be also worth to mention about. 4th placed Santa Ana (5-6) played at the court of fifth ranked Metapan (5-5). Metapan smashed Santa Ana 109-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Santa Ana. Metapan shot 62.0 percent from the field. They outrebounded Santa Ana 39-28 including a 34-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Metapan players were unselfish on offense dishing 35 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Santa Ana's players. It was a good game for Lee Vasquez (176-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 assists. Nicaraguan guard Deikel Sanchez (-1996) contributed with 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Metapan players scored in double figures. American guard Marcus Feagin (193-1991) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) added 27 points in the effort for Santa Ana. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Metapan moved-up to fourth place. Santa Ana at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Metapan will play against bottom-ranked Chalchuapa (#10) at home in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Santa Ana will play against the league's leader Santa Tecla (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Metapan: V.Lee 30+3reb+11ast, S.Deikel 25+8reb+2ast, S.Machado 17+10reb+2ast, A.Regalado 15+3reb+8ast, L.Saravia 10+5reb+7ast, R.Miranda 6+1reb+3ast Santa Ana: J.Ortiz 27+3reb, F.Marcus 19+11reb, A.Strickland 15+7reb+4ast, A.Luis 5+4reb+1ast, Z.Gerardo 4, R.Erick 3 |
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| Shaquielle McKissic extended his contract with Olympiacos until 2025 - by Eurobasket News |
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Shaquielle McKissic (196-SF-1990, college: Arizona St.), a core member of the Olympiacos roster, will stay for two more seasons with the club, as it was officially announced. Per the press release: Olympiacos announces the extension of its partnership with Shaquille McKissick until the summer of 2025. The American guard/forward, who joined our team in February 2020, met today (11/04) with the Presidents, Mr. George and Panagiotis Angelopoulos, and signed his new contract. The 32-year-old shooting guard has recently said to Eurohoops that he wants to end his career with the jersey of Olympiacos. As he stated: 'It's a long shot to retire as an Olympiakos player, but that's the plan. I feel like every night I give it my all, but at the same time, I have to feel comfortable with this whole contract situation'. Despite being a mid-season addition just before COVID forced the EuroLeague to shut down the entire 2019-20 season, McKissic instantly became a fan favorite. On February 7, 2021, he signed a two-year extension with the club. After playing in Italy for Pesaro, in Spain for Gran Canaria, in Russia for Saratov, and in Turkey for Usak, Gaziantep, and Besiktas, Olympiacos proved for him to be finally the right match, having already won last season's championship and two Greek cups. He is averaging 8.7 ppg and 1.9 assists bringing energy and hustle to the team. Plus, he is steadily one of the best players of coach Bartzokas's team in the games against eternal rival Panathinaikos. Olympiacos has already initiated extension talks with all his core players, including Kostas Sloukas and Kostas Papanikolaou whose contracts expire this summer, plus Giannoulis Larentzakis and Thomas Walkup. Courtesy of: eurohoops.net |
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King - Wolves 55-58 Wolves made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ahmad Caver (188-1996, college: ODU) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. Forward Eigirdas Zukauskas (204-1992) contributed with 7 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Wolves' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American Bryce Brown (190-1996, college: Auburn) answered with 12 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import forward Zac Cuthbertson (201-1996, college: Coastal) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Wilki Morskie. Top scorers: Wolves: A.Caver 19+4reb+3ast, A.Juskevicius 8+2reb+1ast, E.Zukauskas 7+11reb+1ast, J.Taylor 7+8reb+1ast, M.Lukauskis 6, M.Delia 4+8reb King: T.Meier 12+4reb, B.Brown 12+5reb+2ast, Z.Cuthbertson 11+6reb+1ast, K.Borowski 6+4reb, P.Fayne II 6+7reb+1ast, A.Mazurczak 4+1reb+5ast Stal - Start 86-74 Stal outrebounded Start 42-27 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Latvian guard Aigars Skele (193-1992) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 blocks for the winners and power forward Damian Kulig (205-1987) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds. Five Stal players scored in double figures. At the losing side American Troy Barnies (201-1989, college: Maine) responded with 21 points and Mateusz Dziemba (192-1992, agency: AB Agency) scored 7 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Stal: M.Zebski 15+4reb, D.Kulig 15+10reb+1ast, O.Silins 15+3reb, N.Djurisic 14+5reb+3ast, A.Skele 14+7reb+11ast, M.Michalak 8+3reb+4ast Start: T.Barnies 21+2reb+1ast, K.Mlynarski 10+1reb+3ast, K.Cavars 9+4reb, G.DeVoe 9+3reb+2ast, M.Dziemba 7+5reb+2ast, B.Griciunas 7+5reb+1ast |
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| ProB Round 28: Saint-Quentin lose to Chalon/Saor - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 6 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. There was a change at the ProB leadership position after last games. Round 28 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Saint-Quentin (20-8). They were defeated by second ranked Chalon/Saor (20-8) 68-64 on Tuesday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Chalon/Saor outrebounded Saint-Quentin 40-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Swedish center Mattias Markusson (220-1996, college: LMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 18 rebounds and the former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) who added 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side center Mathis Dossou-Yovo (205-2000) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Chalon/Saor keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Saint Quentin and Boulazac. Saint-Quentin will play next round against league's leader Boulazac Basket trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Chalon/Saor will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Quimper UJAP on the road. The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Boulazac Basket as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Saint-Quentin) loss. Boulazac Basket defeated 5th ranked Olympique Antibes at home 83-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Olympique Antibes. The winners were led by Bathiste Tchouaffe (196-1998) who scored that evening 24 points and Nicolas Moore supported him with 19 points and 8 assists. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by American-Italian swingman Timothy Derksen (192-1993, college: USF) did not help to save the game for Olympique Antibes. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boulazac Basket (20-8) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Saint Quentin and Chalon/Saone. Olympique Antibes at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Vichy Clermont. Olympique Antibes will play next round against Nantes trying to get back on the winning streak. Boulazac Basket will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Saint-Quentin on the road. Bottom-ranked Saint Vallier managed to get a eighth victory, breaking the two-game losing streak on Tuesday night. This time they edged twelfth-ranked Nantes 86-83. Jazzmarr Ferguson fired 22 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Peter Jok produced 15 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Saint Vallier maintains eighteenth position with 8-20 record. Nantes lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Stade Rochelais. Saint Vallier will meet higher ranked Etoile Angers (#10) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Nantes will play against Olympique Antibes and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 28: Evreux won against Aix-Maurienne on the opponent's court 96-86. Chalons-Reims managed to outperform St. Chamond in a home game 88-78. ASA managed to beat Lille on the road 92-84. Orleans crushed Denain-Voltaire on its own court 104-78. Stade Rochelais was beaten by Quimper in a road game 88-82. Vichy Clermont destroyed Angers at home 100-70. The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points and 9 rebounds by Ivan Fevrier of Vichy Clermont.
Aix-Maurienne - Evreux 86-96 Rather expected game in Aix-les-Bains where 16th ranked Aix-Maurienne (9-19) was defeated by thirteenth ranked ALM Evreux (12-16) 96-86 on Tuesday. American forward Keith Wright (203-1989, college: Harvard) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Austrian-Serbian guard Luka Asceric (202-1997) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. American-Kittitian swingman Shaun Willett (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) produced 18 points and 9 rebounds and American guard KJ Jackson (188-1998, college: UMBC) added 26 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. ALM Evreux moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Denain-Voltaire. Loser Aix-Maurienne dropped to the seventeenth position with 19 games lost. ALM Evreux will meet at home Denain Voltaire (#11) in the next round. Aix-Maurienne will play against Entente Orleans 45 (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Evreux: L.Asceric 23+5reb+3ast, K.Wright 19+18reb+2ast, A.Vrabac 13+6reb+4ast, A.Dorian 10+1ast, K.Ilias 10+5reb+4ast, S.Munanga 8+3reb+1ast Aix-Maurienne: K.Jackson 26+1reb+2ast, S.Willett 18+9reb+2ast, L.Hergott 11+1reb+3ast, G.Kensmil 10+7reb, C.Carne 8, F.Corentin 6+1ast Boulazac - Antibes 83-68 The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Boulazac Basket as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Saint-Quentin) loss. Boulazac Basket defeated 5th ranked Olympique Antibes at home 83-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Olympique Antibes. Boulazac Basket players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by Bathiste Tchouaffe (196-1998) who scored that evening 24 points and American point guard Nicolas Moore (175-1992, college: SMU) supported him with 19 points and 8 assists. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by American-Italian swingman Timothy Derksen (192-1993, college: USF) did not help to save the game for Olympique Antibes. Power forward Jean-Marc Pansa (208-1997) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boulazac Basket (20-8) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Saint Quentin and Chalon/Saone. Olympique Antibes at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Vichy Clermont. Olympique Antibes will play next round against Nantes trying to get back on the winning streak. Boulazac Basket will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Saint-Quentin on the road. Top scorers: Boulazac: B.Tchouaffe 24+4reb+1ast, N.Moore 19+8ast, O.Cortale 11+10reb, T.Munnings 10+4reb+3ast, L.Cassier 7+7reb+3ast, B.Paul 4+2reb+4ast Antibes: J.Pansa 14+6reb+1ast, T.Derksen 14+9reb+2ast, X.Pollard 12+2ast, N.Boungou-Colo 10+6reb+2ast, B.Monclar 6+1reb+3ast, A.Vincent 5+4ast Chalon/Saone - Saint Quentin 68-64 There was a change at the ProB leadership position after last games. Round 28 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Saint-Quentin (20-8). They were defeated by second ranked Chalon/Saor (20-8) 68-64 on Tuesday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Chalon/Saor outrebounded Saint-Quentin 40-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Swedish center Mattias Markusson (220-1996, college: LMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 18 rebounds and the former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) who added 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Chalon/Saor players scored in double figures. At the losing side center Mathis Dossou-Yovo (205-2000) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Spanish Javier Beiran (199-1987) scored 0 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Chalon/Saor keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Saint Quentin and Boulazac. Saint-Quentin will play next round against league's leader Boulazac Basket trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Chalon/Saor will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Quimper UJAP on the road. Top scorers: Chalon/Saone: A.Eito 14+3reb+6ast, A.Jordano 13+3reb+1ast, M.Gelabale 13+4reb, M.Markusson 11+18reb, L.Gaudoux 4+4reb+3ast, L.Lapornik 4+2reb+3ast Saint Quentin: M.Dossou-Yovo 16+5reb+2ast, A.Melvin 11+1reb, B.Gillet 10+2reb+1ast, T.Gomez 7+1reb+2ast, B.Lucas 7+1reb+2ast, W.Pfister 6+4reb+1ast Chalons-Reims - St. Chamond 88-78 Very predictable result when sixth ranked Chalons-Reims (17-11) defeated at home 15th ranked Saint Chamond (10-18) 88-78 on Tuesday. Chalons-Reims looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American point guard Marquis Jackson (183-1994, college: Ohio Christian) fired 30 points and 5 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners. Power forward Vincent Vent (207-1997) chipped in 8 points and 7 rebounds. Nigerian-American forward Josh Ajayi (201-1996, college: USA) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and center Mathieu Boyer (208-1995) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Saint Chamond players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Chalons-Reims moved-up to fifth place. Saint Chamond lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Quimper. Chalons-Reims will meet higher ranked Lille Metropole (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Saint Chamond will play against ASA (#9) in Gries and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Chalons-Reims: M.Jackson 30+5reb+2ast, J.Dally 13+2reb+2ast, S.Gbetkom Bikantchou 11+2ast, V.Vent 8+7reb+3ast, M.Keita 7+1reb+4ast, D.Skara 6+5reb+2ast St. Chamond: J.Ajayi 16+5reb+1ast, M.Boyer 12+8reb+1ast, A.Hess 10+1reb, I.Seppala 10+2reb+6ast, M.Guichard 10+1reb+4ast, H.Varence 7+3reb+4ast Lille - ASA 84-92 There was an upset when higher ranked Lille Metropole (18-10) was defeated at home by ninth ranked ASA (14-14) 92-84 on Tuesday. ASA made 31-of-36 free shots (86.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Lille Metropole turnovers. Serbian power forward Strahinja Gavrilovic (206-1993, college: USC) fired 20 points and 6 assists for the winners. Naturalized Spanish guard Tom Digbeu (195-2001) chipped in 22 points. Forward Carl Ponsar (203-1997) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and center Bastien Vautier (210-1998) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. ASA maintains ninth position with 14-14 record. Loser Lille Metropole keeps the fourth place with ten games lost. ASA will meet at home Saint Chamond (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lille Metropole will play against Chalons-Reims (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: ASA: T.Digbeu 22+2reb+1ast, S.Gavrilovic 20+4reb+6ast, C.Nwogbo 15+5reb+3ast, J.Diggs 11+3reb+5ast, A.Racine 10+1reb, C.Eliezer-Vanerot 8+8reb+1ast Lille: C.Ponsar 20+7reb+6ast, L.Thirouard-Samson 13+1reb+2ast, B.Vautier 13+4reb+1ast, V.Golson Jr. 10+2reb+3ast, E.Miyem 6+4reb, L.Loubaki 5+1reb+2ast Nantes - Saint Vallier 83-86 Bottom-ranked Saint Vallier managed to get a eighth victory, breaking the two-game losing streak on Tuesday night. This time they edged twelfth-ranked Nantes 86-83. Saint Vallier made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Nantes turnovers. American point guard Jazzmarr Ferguson (185-1989, college: IU Southeast) fired 22 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Spanish point guard Xavier Forcada (193-1988) chipped in 15 points and 9 assists. South Sudanese-American guard Peter Jok (198-1994, college: Iowa) produced 15 points and center Thomas Hieu-Courtois (200-1995) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Saint Vallier maintains eighteenth position with 8-20 record. Nantes lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Stade Rochelais. Saint Vallier will meet higher ranked Etoile Angers (#10) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Nantes will play against Olympique Antibes and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Saint Vallier: J.Ferguson 22+5reb+3ast, F.Paschal 21+5reb, X.Forcada 15+4reb+9ast, F.Ateba 9+2reb+3ast, A.Thomas 9+2reb, K.Facey 7+5reb+1ast Nantes: P.Jok 15+4reb+3ast, J.Payne 13+6ast, G.Chathuant 11+4reb+1ast, T.Smith 9+4reb+4ast, R.Rhoomes 9+3reb+1ast, T.Hieu-Courtois 9+7reb+4ast Orleans - Denain-Voltaire 104-78 Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Entente Orleans 45 (15-13) outscored at home 11th ranked Denain Voltaire (12-16) 104-78 on Tuesday. Entente Orleans 45 made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Jamaican-Canadian point guard Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (178-1991, college: Calgary, agency: Slash Sports) fired 30 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Jonathan Stark (184-1995, college: Murray St., agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 15 points and 9 assists. Four Entente Orleans 45 players scored in double figures. Swingman Babacar Niasse (193-2000) produced 17 points and 4 assists and Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Entente Orleans 45 have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 15-13 record. Loser Denain Voltaire keeps the eleventh place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Evreux. Entente Orleans 45 will meet at home Aix-Maurienne (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Denain Voltaire will play against ALM Evreux (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Orleans: J.Ogungbemi-Jackson 30+1reb+4ast, J.Stark 15+1reb+9ast, T.De Lattibeaudiere 12+9reb+2ast, D.Neftali 11+1reb, V.Bobrov 11+3reb+3ast, J.Leloup 9+2reb+3ast Denain-Voltaire: B.Niasse 17+3reb+4ast, C.Ohams 11+6reb+1ast, M.Kevin 9+3reb, M.Diop 9+2reb, B.Edwards 9+3reb+1ast, S.Bangura 8+3reb+2ast Quimper - Stade Rochelais 88-82 There was a minor upset when 14th ranked La Rochelle (11-17) was defeated on the road by seventeenth ranked Quimper UJAP (10-18) 88-82 on Tuesday. Point guard Theo Leon (180-1992) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Antoine Wallez (205-1996) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) produced 22 points and 5 rebounds and Jamaican-Canadian point guard Javon Masters (183-1994, college: UNB, agency: Blacktop Management) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Quimper UJAP and five La Rochelle players scored in double figures. Quimper UJAP moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with St. Chamond. Newly promoted La Rochelle dropped to the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Nantes. Quimper UJAP will meet at home league's second-placed Chalon/Saor in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. La Rochelle will play against JA Vichy (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Quimper: A.Wallez 20+9reb, A.Hamilton 15+6reb+1ast, T.Leon 15+6reb+10ast, E.Diawara 14+4reb+2ast, P.Duwiquet 12+3reb+1ast, J.Begarin 9+6reb+3ast Stade Rochelais: R.Turner III 22+5reb+2ast, A.Tanghe 16+4reb+3ast, J.Masters 14+6reb+4ast, G.Clerc 12+7reb+3ast, V.Diallo 10+7reb, R.Kayembe 5+8reb+1ast Vichy Clermont - Angers 100-70 No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked JA Vichy (16-12) outleveled at home 10th ranked Etoile Angers (13-15) 100-70 on Tuesday. JA Vichy dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Etoile Angers' 32. JA Vichy forced 21 Etoile Angers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Forward Ivan Fevrier (204-1999) fired 29 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) chipped in 24 points and 6 assists. American forward Michael Akuchie (203-1998, college: YSU, agency: Inception Sports) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Shawn Tanner (197-2001) added 10 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Five Etoile Angers 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. JA Vichy moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Antibes. Newly promoted Etoile Angers keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost. JA Vichy will meet at home La Rochelle (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Etoile Angers will play against Saint Vallier (#18) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Vichy Clermont: I.Fevrier 29+9reb+1ast, T.Boyd III 24+1reb+6ast, G.Mamadou 12+6reb+5ast, C.Bah 7+2reb+1ast, M.Assemian 5+3reb+5ast, S.Mourtala 5+4reb+1ast Angers: M.Akuchie 16+5reb+2ast, J.Augustin-Fairell 13+4reb+1ast, S.Gauthier 11+2reb+3ast, Y.Morose 11+6reb+1ast, S.Tanner 10+2reb+6ast, M.Arthur 5+5reb+1ast |
| French Betclic ELITE ProA round 28 best performance: Victor Wembanyama - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 18-year old player had a double-double of 29 points and 16 rebounds, while his team beat Strasbourg (#14, 11-15) 93-80. Levallois maintains the 2nd position in French Betclic ELITE ProA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Levallois will need more victories to improve their 20-9 record. In the team's last game Wembanyama had a remarkable 56.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Levallois' top player in his first season with the team. Victor Wembanyama has solid league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 21.3ppg and leads league in rebounds with 9.9rpg. Wembanyama is in league's top in and averages impressive 3.1bpg and 54.7% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Tyrone Wallace (196-G-1994, agency: Pensack Sports) of Paris. Wallace had a very good evening with a double-double of 26 points and 10 assists. It was enough for Paris to edge the lower-ranked Fos-sur-Mer (#18, 8-19) 100-97. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. But Paris managed to improve slightly their position in standings taking 10th place. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 13-15 record. Wallace is a newcomer at Paris, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was Dutch forward Emmanuel Nzekwesi (203-F-1997) of Le Portel (#11). Nzekwesi scored 18 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Le Portel, leading his team to a 79-74 win against the lower-ranked Blois (#16, 10-18). The chances of Le Portel ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 16 games, recording just twelve victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Nzekwesi could help Le Portel to bring them higher in the standings. Nzekwesi has a very solid season. In 22 games in France he scored 15.0ppg. He also has 6.3rpg and FGP: 53.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Justin Bibbins (178-PG-1996) of Nanterre - 33 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Jordan Floyd (188-PG-1997) of Bourg - 32 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Stephen Brown Jr. (180-PG-1996) of Fos-sur-Mer - 24 points and 6 assists 7. Nando De Colo (196-G-1987) of ASVEL - 33 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Donatas Motiejunas (213-C-1990) of Monaco - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Caleb Walker (194-G-1989) of Nancy - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Matt Morgan (188-G-1997) of Le Mans - 31 points, 3 rebounds and 6 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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| A League Round 4 of Finals. Orbi claim title; earn promotion - by Eurobasket News |
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Iverioni - Orbi 81-99 Orbi earned A League title and therefore gained Superleague promotion. They upset Iverioni in Game 4 of the title series to capture the trophy. The game was mostly controlled by Orbi. Iverioni managed to win third quarter 28-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Orbi had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Orbi especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Demarcus Addie (188, college: S.Wesleyan) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Kenny Cooper (183, college: Tennessee St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Power forward Jailan Haslem (209, college: Charlotte) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Jermaine Head (183-1997, college: WILMU) added 19 points and 12 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Iverioni: J.Haslem 23+13reb+1ast, J.Head 19+4reb+12ast, I.Lewis 13+2reb+3ast, L.Giorgadze 8+3reb+1ast, M.Bazuashvili 8+6reb, V.Lewis II 5+4reb+3ast Orbi: M.Chochua 23+4reb+3ast, D.Addie 23+10reb+4ast, K.Cooper 20+10reb+6ast, L.Lolishvili 8+2reb+2ast, M.Lotts 8+3reb+1ast, N.Lolishvili 6+2reb+1ast |
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| Chris Carter And The Rostock Seawolves Plan To Have A Good Week Of Practice And Shake Off The Loss Against The Fraport Skyliners - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Chris Carter (190-SG-1992, college: Florida Tech) is a 30 year old 195cm guard that was born in Brooklyn, New York and is from Port St. Lucie, Florida that is playing his 8th professional season and third with the Rostock SeaWolves. He recently was granted the German citizenship. Last season he averaged 8.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 5.2apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 54.3%, 3PT: 32.8%, FT: 65.9%. In 2019-2020 he played with the Niners Chemnitz averaging 9.6ppg, 2.0rpg, 5.1apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 39.4%, FT: 66.7%. He also played two seasons with Rasta Vechta. In 2018-2019in the BBL he averaged 4.0ppg, 1.1rpg, 1.4apg. In his first season with Rasta Vechta he helped the club move from the Pro A to the easyCredit BBL winning the Pro A title averaging 11,0ppg,3,4rpg and 5,3apg and shot 40% from outside. In 2016-2017 he played for BV Chemnitz 99 (Germany-ProA) playing 40 games averaging 12.4ppg, 4.2rpg, Assists-4 (5.7apg), Steals-4 (2.1spg), FGP: 53.0%, 3PT: 34.5%, FT: 73.4%. As a rookie he played for Bipa Basket Odessa (Ukraine-SL Favorit Sport) playing 32 games averaging 14.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 5.0apg, Steals-1 (2.2spg), FGP: 44.1%, 3PT: 27.4%, FT: 77.3%. He started his basketball career at Air Force (NCAA) and then played the last three years of school at Florida Tech (NCAA2) and as a senior played 21 games averaging 14.0ppg, 4.9rpg, 3.8apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 46.9%, 3PT: 38.4%, FT: 75.8%. He spoke to eurobasket after the tough 99-77 loss to the Fraport Skyliners. The Rostock Seawolves suffered a tough 99-77 loss to the Fraport Skyliners. Rostock SeaWolves entered the game having won 3 of 4 games. Did the SeaWolves underestimate the Fraport Skyliners? No we didn't. After 40 minutes is it fair to say they don't look anything like a last placed team? They are a strong team. You were a rookie in the Ukraine when Jordan Thoeodre last played in Germany in the BBL for the Fraport Skyliners helping them win the Fiba Europe Cup. What did you know about him and how did the team prepare for him? He is a really good point guard and controlled the offense. Did his game fill up a good majority of the scouting report. Yes it did. The Fraport Skyliners came out quickly leading 24-16 after 10 minutes and Rostock had to play pick up basketball the whole afternoon. Frankfurt's three pointer was falling early. The 15 three's Frankfurt made in the first game against Rostock must have been on the scouting report for this game. Yes they shot it well. The Rostock Seawolves trailed only 42-38 at the break. What was key for Rostock staying in the game besides showing those impressive fighting qualities? We just tried to stay together on both sides. The Fraport Skyliners exploded in the third quarter for 33 points. What did head coach Christian Held tell the team to do going in the third quarter and why couldn't the team execute defensively? They made some tough shots and we did not have a good defensive quarter. What adjustments did you see the Fraport Skyliners make on the defensive end in this game in comparison to the first game in December in Frankfurt where you scored 6 points more? Did you see a different defensive identity under new head coach Klaus Perwas? Not really , they played a really solid game. In the fourth quarter the Fraport Skyliners continued to play their game and the Rostock Seawolves couldn't get over the hump. Of course Jordan Theodore was a huge factor, but did you see a different kind of Frankfurt mentality under new general Jordan Theodore? Sure, he is a veteran. What was your impression of Jordan Theodore? How crazy is it to come in and just dominate as if he had always been there? Great player and really knows how to run the show. Did you sense a special chemistry between Jordan Theodore and Quantez Robertson. If Frankfurt keeps this up, do you think that Frankfurt could go on a late season run and not have to worry about moving down? Who knows. It will be interesting. The Rostock SeaWolves still have every chance of reaching the playoffs. How confident are you that the team will turn it around in the next game against Heidelberg? We will have a good week of practice and shake it off. How motivated will the guys be for Alba Berlin and FC Bayern Munich? You lost both games easily at home? What are you most looking forward to in these games? Just looking forward to putting together a good 40 mins both games. Roy Krupnikas played his 4th BBL game of season. What has he improved most this season? He is a great talent and has a bright future. He is learning fast. Now that you have the German citizenship, what has given you the most gratification this season as a veteran playing with so many American players? I'm not sure but it's fun playing and I don't take it for granted. Now that Lebron James dethroned Kareem Abdul Jabbar as the NBA all-time leading scorer, is he now the real GOAT? Sure. Who will reach the NBA final and win it all this year? Lakers vs Celtics Lakers in 6. Thanks Chris for the chat. |
| Nicolas Buchholz (Dragons Rhondorf) Is Looking To Become More Of A Versatile Scorer - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Nicolas Buchholz (200-PG-2001) is a 21 year old 200cm guard playing his second season with the Dragons Rhondorf currently averaging 13,0ppg, 2,0rpg and 2,0apg.Last season he averaged 17.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 49.5%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 81.8%. He began his basketball career with the Rostock Seawolves playing 9 Pro A games and was a 2019 NBBL allstar. He spoke to eurobasket about basketball before the start of the 2022-2023 season. Welcome back to the Dragons Rhondorf. Was the decision to return difficult? You must have had offers from Pro A teams? Not really, I had very good talks with Coach Julius about a second season here in Rhoendorf and I'm glad everything worked out to make another big step in the right direction. Was knowing having a big role and being a big scoring option with the Dragons was more important than going up a level this season and having possibly less minutes? It was not really about that, I think in every other team I would have less minutes than the past season. Dragons Rhoendorf was the best overall option at the end. Some guys would of gone to the Pro A after the season you had with Rhondorf. How confident are you that this season will be bigger for you in terms of stats and winning? We have a great team with good personalities and even better talent and hunger to get ourselves in the best position possible this season. How vital was returning and playing for Julius Thomas? How do you feel did your game grow under him last season? Julius had a very big impact from when I came here until now, basically in every aspect and that's a big part of why I'm staying for another year. He's a great coach who knows what I need to get to the next level. The team had some leader types last season with Paul Albrecht and Viktor Frankl-Maus. How important was last season for your leadership skills to grow being able to watch them? It was very important, Pauli has great leadership and I was glad to watch him past year, plus I'm happy that he stayed too. How important is a guy like Paul Albrecht on and off the court? What have you enjoyed most about his presence? Very important to the whole team, he has great leadership & great skills. He's also a guy with whom you can chill off the court, it is pretty enjoyable, we have had great times so far. This years team looks very competitive. Does it look even stronger on paper than last year? Our team is pretty good, definitely more experienced than last year. We will see in season how we will perform compared to last year. What was it like playing with the Senegal sensation Ousmane Ndiaje? What is the most incredible thing you saw him do on the court? Never played with someone that tall with that kind of playing style, but I wouldn't say it's the most incredible thing I've ever saw. He has popped up on some 2023 NBA Mock Drafts. Do you feel like he will get lucky? Maybe, I would be very happy for him, we'll see how it works out. Let's talk a little about your game. You're a 201cm guard. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player as well as a German BBL player who would best fit the bill? I don't compare myself to any NBA or BBL player. Talk a little about how you would describe yourself as a defender today and what type of defender you want to become in the next years? Had a hard time last year as a defender, but it's going be better for the upcoming one. Looking forward to be a better 1on1 defender over the next years. How much of a priority is it for you in general to raise your rebounds and assists per game? Is doing this more difficult when your always looked upon to score? It always depends on the role in the team. I will try my best to get my teammates in great positions and grab as most rebounds as possible. On what areas of your game are you working on most now so you can make steady progress in your game? Mostly in defense, but also to be a more versatile scorer. You began your career with Rostock. How vital was being in this organization for your early development? Which coach had the biggest influence and impact on you? It was great to always get help and support from the club, their office and my coaches. Stanley Witt has had the biggest impact, he was my coach around my JBBL years and helped me a lot in every aspect on and off the court. From 2019-2021 you played only 9 pro A games and played regularly for EBC Rostock Talents (2.Regionalliga). Do you sometimes wonder how you may have developed had you played Pro B? Do you feel like the 2 years practicing with the Pro A team helped you? I don't know how it would've worked out going earlier to ProB. I still had great times in Rostock, but it was definitely the right step last year to move to Dragons Rhoendorf. Were you influenced in any way by Chris Carter? He has led 3 different teams to the BBL from Pro A. What memories do you have of him? I had great times with Chris in Rostock, always a guy that does a lot of extra stuff with young players and I'm grateful for it. Had a lot of good memories with him, hard to pick a specific one. What memories do you have of your first pro A game against Nurnberg in 2019 when you scored 5 points in 2 minutes? Was your adrenaline working overtime? It was overwhelming, felt great to play and even score points in my hometown with my first minutes in ProA. You belonged to the top players in the NBBL, but you have never played for a German national team at a Euro. Do you believe like you have been overlooked a bit? I don't think I got overlooked, there are a lot of great players in my age and maybe some players had a better fit in the team In 2019 you played Addias Next generation with FC Bayern Munich. What did it feel like playing with Bayern players. How do you remember guys like Jason George and Sasha Grant treating you? It was a great experience in Munich. Everyone was welcoming us very well, it was a good time playing with them In that game you saw Deni Avdija who had a triple double and is in the NBA since some years. How sure were you then that he would reach the NBA one day? I think he was a big prospect for the NBA a couple years before the draft. I was pretty sure that he will get picked to play in the NBA Who was the toughest player that you faced in the Pro A and Pro B on the court Can't say a lot about ProA, in ProB I would say Booker Coplin gave me the hardest time. Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time? Tyler Nelson, Toni Nickel, Tony Hicks, Chris Carter, Marek Mboya Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore? LeBron, MJ, Kobe, Shaq What is your personal opinion of the neverending debate of who is the greatest of all-time Jordan or Lebron? There will never be an official decision about that, everybody has his own opinion. Where do you currently see Steph Curry in debate of the greatest point guards ever? He's definitely in the top 3 already. Thanks Nicolas for the chat. |
| German ProA round 30 best performance: Zac Seljaas - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 25-year old player tried to help (39 points, eight rebounds and two assists) his team in a lost game to Giessen (#5, 18-12) 91-94. Tuebingen maintains the 2nd position in German ProA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Tuebingen will need to avoid more loses keep or improve their 22-8 record. In the team's last game Seljaas had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He turned to be Tuebingen's top player in his first season with the team. Former Brigham Young University star has very solid stats this year. Seljaas is in league's top in points (3rd best: 17.1ppg) and averages impressive 56.7% FGP and 43.4% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last round's games was young Serbian Stefan Fundic (200-F-1994) of Giessen. Fundic had a very good evening with a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds. It was enough for Giessen to edge the higher-ranked Tuebingen (#2, 22-8) 94-91. Giessen's 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 18-12 record is not bad and everything may still change. Fundic is a newcomer at Giessen, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American J.J. Mann (198-SF-1991, agency: GoEmpire Group) of Hagen (#6). Mann scored 26 points. He was a key player of Hagen, leading his team to a 94-71 easy win against the lower-ranked Jena (#16, 10-20). Hagen needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 17 victories and 13 lost games. Mann has a very solid season. In 30 games in Germany he scored 14.2ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Robert Oehle (209-C-1988) of Bremerhaven - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Bazoumana Kone (190-G-1993) of Karlsruhe PS - 26 points and 2 assists 6. Jaydon Henry-McCalla (202-G-1999) of Kirchheim - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Jordan Barnes (178-PG-1997) of Giessen - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists 8. Enosch Wolf (214-C-1990) of Giessen - 26 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Alex Laurent (198-SF-1993) of Trier - 26 points and 4 rebounds 10. Kyle Castlin (193-G-1996) of Hagen - 22 points, 2 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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He had the game-high 26 points adding eight rebounds and seven assists for Heidelberg in his team's victory, helping them to beat Bamberg (#10, 13-15) 109-100. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Heidelberg maintains the 12th position in German league. Heidelberg 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 11-16 record. In the team's last game Washington had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Heidelberg's top player in his first season with the team. Miami University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Washington is in league's top in points (2nd best: 19.3ppg), assists (4th best: 7.2apg) and averages solid 54.8% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Kris Clyburn (198-G/F-1996) of Weissenfels. He is American swingman in his first season at Weissenfels. In the last game Clyburn recorded impressive double-double of 31 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Weissenfels was edged by the higher-ranked Chemnitz (#11, 11-16) 76-72. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Weissenfels keeps 15th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 9-17 record. Clyburn is a newcomer at Weissenfels and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Jordan Theodore (182-PG-1989) of Frankfurt (#17). Theodore scored 26 points and passed eight assists. He was a key player of Frankfurt, leading his team to a 99-77 easy win against the higher-ranked Rostock (#9, 13-14). Frankfurt can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 7-20 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. The season just started for Theodore as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. Maximilian Ugrai (201-PF-1995) of Heidelberg - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Ziga Samar (197-PG-2001) of Hamburg - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 12 assists 6. Isaac Bonga (204-PG-1999) of Bayern - 18 points and 14 rebounds 7. Bruno Caboclo (206-PF-1995) of Ulm - 21 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Ahmed Hill (196-SG-1995) of Bayreuth - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Patrick Miller (185-G-1992) of Bamberg - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Yago Matheus (175-PG-1999) of Ulm - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 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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| BBL Round 27: Telekom Baskets defeat EWE Baskets in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An interesting game for Telekom Baskets (24-2) which played road game in Oldenburg against 4th placed EWE Baskets (16-10). Second ranked Telekom Baskets managed to get a 11-point victory 87-76. Telekom Baskets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by EWE Baskets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American-North Macedonian point guard TJ Shorts (175-1997, college: UC Davis) who led his team to a victory with 13 points and 8 assists. American guard Javontae Hawkins (196-1993, college: Fordham) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American Trey Drechsel (198-1996, college: GCU) answered with 22 points and 6 rebounds for EWE Baskets. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Telekom Baskets have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain second place with 24-2 record behind leader ALBA. EWE Baskets lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with ten games lost. Telekom Baskets are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Bayreuth (#18) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. EWE Baskets will play against Chemnitz (#11) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. BBL top team - ALBA Berlin (25-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighth ranked BG Goettingen (14-11) 91-78. It was a great evening for the former international Johannes Thiemann (206-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points. Jonas Mattisseck helped adding 14 points. The best for the losing side was American Mark Smith (193-1999, college: Kansas St.) with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for ALBA Berlin. Defending champion maintains first place with 25-2 record. BG Goettingen lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. ALBA Berlin will play against Hamburg Towers (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. BG Goettingen will play against EnBW Ludwigsburg (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. BBL top team - ALBA Berlin (25-2) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked s Oliver Baskets (14-14) 76-47. It was a quality performance for Yovel Zoosman who led the winners and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Cameron Hunt came up with 12 points for s Oliver Baskets 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. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for ALBA Berlin. Defending champion maintains first place with 25-2 record. s Oliver Baskets at the other side keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. ALBA Berlin will meet Hamburg Towers (#14) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. s Oliver Baskets will play against Hakro Merlins (#13) in Crailsheim and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 27: bottom-ranked Bayreuth were beaten by Braunschweig on the road 101-89. Ludwigsburg won against Crailsheim on its own court 82-77. Chemnitz managed to outperform Weissenfels in a road game 76-72. Heidelberg managed to beat Bamberg at home 109-100. Frankfurt crushed Rostock on the opponent's court 99-77. Ulm smashed Hamburg in a home game 112-78. Bayern won against Wuerzburg on the road 67-49. Ulm unfortunately lost to Bayern on its own court 59-77. Hamburg rolled over Goettingen in a road game 98-71. Crailsheim defeated Bayreuth at home 78-73.
Braunschweig - Bayreuth 101-89 No shocking result in a game when sixteenth ranked Braunschweig (8-19) beat at home bottom-ranked Bayreuth (5-21) 101-89 on Saturday. Braunschweig dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Bayreuth's 28 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Bayreuth 28-17. Braunschweig looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international David Kramer (198-1997, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Angolan center Jilson Bango (208-1999) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Braunschweig players scored in double figures. American point guard Brandon Childress (183-1997, college: Wake Forest) came up with 23 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the other American import Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Bayreuth in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Braunschweig maintains sixteenth place with 8-19 record. Bayreuth at the other side stay dead last with 21 lost games. Braunschweig will meet at home higher ranked ratiopharm Ulm (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayreuth will play against the league's second-placed Telekom Baskets (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Braunschweig: D.Kramer 23+5reb, R.Cole 16+7ast, J.Bango 16+8reb, D.Sleva 14+5reb+3ast, R.Amaize 12+3reb+4ast, B.Turudic 8+3reb+3ast Bayreuth: B.Childress 23+3reb+4ast, A.Hill 21+6reb+2ast, O.Livingston II 18+5ast, O.Rich 7+2reb+2ast, N.Diallo 7+3reb, J.Rowe 4+1reb+1ast Ludwigsburg - Crailsheim 82-77 Very expected game when 13th ranked Hakro Merlins (10-18) lost on the road to fifth ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (16-11) 82-77 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Prentiss Hubb (190-1999, college: Notre Dame, agency: Green Sports Management) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 5 assists. Naturalized Cuban Yorman Polas-Bartolo (191-1985) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four EnBW Ludwigsburg players scored in double figures. American Jaren Lewis (201-1996, college: ACU) came up with 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Finnish point guard Edon Maxhuni (188-1998, college: LBSU, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for Hakro Merlins in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. EnBW Ludwigsburg maintains fifth place with 16-11 record. Hakro Merlins lost their third game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Hamburg. EnBW Ludwigsburg will meet BG Goettingen (#7) on the road in the next round. Hakro Merlins will play against s Oliver Baskets (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ludwigsburg: P.Hubb 21+2reb+5ast, Y.Polas-Bartolo 13+7reb+5ast, E.Edigin 11+1reb+2ast, S.Miller 10+7reb+1ast, W.Cherry 8+1ast, J.Johnson 7+6reb+2ast Crailsheim: J.Lewis 16+5reb+3ast, E.Maxhuni 13+1reb+4ast, A.Midtgaard 9+3reb, A.Mikalauskas 8+3reb+1ast, B.Radosavljevic 8+4reb+1ast, M.Stuckey 6 Oldenburg - Bonn 76-87 An interesting game for Telekom Baskets (24-2) which played road game in Oldenburg against 4th placed EWE Baskets (16-10). Second ranked Telekom Baskets managed to get a 11-point victory 87-76. Telekom Baskets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by EWE Baskets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American-North Macedonian point guard TJ Shorts (175-1997, college: UC Davis) who led his team to a victory with 13 points and 8 assists. American guard Javontae Hawkins (196-1993, college: Fordham) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Shorts is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Telekom Baskets players scored in double figures. American Trey Drechsel (198-1996, college: GCU) answered with 22 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import TJ Holyfield (203-1995, college: Texas Tech) added 13 points in the effort for EWE Baskets. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Telekom Baskets have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain second place with 24-2 record behind leader ALBA. EWE Baskets lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with ten games lost. Telekom Baskets are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Bayreuth (#18) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. EWE Baskets will play against Chemnitz (#11) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Bonn: S.Herrera 18+1reb, K.Tadda 18+1reb, T.Shorts 13+4reb+8ast, J.Hawkins 11+6reb+6ast, C.Malcolm 9+7reb+2ast, D.Williams 7+3reb+2ast Oldenburg: T.Drechsel 22+6reb+1ast, T.Holyfield 13+4reb, M.Teague 10+2reb+1ast, K.Ogbe 9+6reb+2ast, O.Klassen 6+4reb+3ast, H.Gravett 6+2reb+6ast Weissenfels - Chemnitz 72-76 Rather predictable result when eleventh ranked Chemnitz (11-15) won against 15th ranked MBC (9-17) in Weissenfels 76-72 on Saturday. Chemnitz made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Kevin Yebo (207-1996) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velicka (195-1999) accounted for 6 points and 8 assists for the winning side. Four Chemnitz players scored in double figures. American swingman Kris Clyburn (198-1996, college: UNLV) came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds and Martin Breunig (203-1992, college: Montana) added 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for MBC in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Chemnitz maintains eleventh place with 11-15 record. MBC lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. Chemnitz will meet at home higher ranked EWE Baskets (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. MBC will play against Skyliners (#17) in Frankfurt and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Chemnitz: K.Yebo 21+5reb, M.Susinskas 12+3reb+1ast, M.Osborne 10+4reb+1ast, W.Clark 10+3reb+2ast, J.Richter 8+4reb+1ast, N.Weidemann 7+1reb+4ast Weissenfels: K.Clyburn 31+12reb+3ast, C.Callison 9+5ast, M.Ballock 8+3reb+1ast, S.Jelks 6+1reb, M.Breunig 6+5reb+4ast, T.Darden 6+4reb+2ast ALBA - Goettingen 91-78 BBL top team - ALBA Berlin (25-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighth ranked BG Goettingen (14-11) 91-78. ALBA Berlin made 23-of-27 charity shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. ALBA Berlin brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. BG Goettingen was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international Johannes Thiemann (206-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points. The former international Jonas Mattisseck (193-2000) helped adding 14 points. The best for the losing side was American Mark Smith (193-1999, college: Kansas St.) with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Norwegian point guard Harald Frey (188-1997, college: Montana St.) scored 14 points and 7 assists. Four BG Goettingen players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for ALBA Berlin. Defending champion maintains first place with 25-2 record. BG Goettingen lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. ALBA Berlin will play against Hamburg Towers (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. BG Goettingen will play against EnBW Ludwigsburg (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: ALBA: J.Mattisseck 14+2reb+2ast, J.Thiemann 14+3reb+2ast, L.Olinde 10+6reb+1ast, L.Sikma 9+1reb+2ast, Y.Wetzell 8+4reb, P.Gabriele 7+1ast Goettingen: M.Smith 17+8reb+2ast, H.Frey 14+4reb+7ast, R.Edwards 13+4reb+1ast, T.Pape 13+4reb+1ast, H.Kamp 9+1reb, J.Bess 6+2reb+1ast Heidelberg - Bamberg 109-100 There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Brose Bamberg (13-15) lost on the road to twelfth ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (11-16) 109-100 on Sunday. MLP Academics Heidelberg made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Eric Washington (183-1993, college: Miami, OH) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Maximilian Ugrai (201-1995) accounted for 25 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winning side. American guard Patrick Miller (185-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Slash Sports) came up with 19 points and 7 assists and Czech Jaromir Bohacik (198-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively for Brose Bamberg in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for MLP Academics Heidelberg. They maintain twelfth place with 11-16 record. Brose Bamberg lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 15 games lost. MLP Academics Heidelberg will meet at home higher ranked Seawolves (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brose Bamberg will play against Bayern Muenchen where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Heidelberg: E.Washington 26+8reb+7ast, M.Ugrai 25+6reb+3ast, E.Lasisi 23+1ast, J.McVeigh 15+8reb+3ast, T.Coleman 9+2reb+1ast, B.Griffin 6+5reb+2ast Bamberg: P.Miller 19+4reb+7ast, J.Bohacik 15+3reb+5ast, C.Sengfelder 13+7reb+1ast, S.Reaves 11+2reb+3ast, G.Simmons 11, K.Wohlrath 10+1reb Rostock - Frankfurt 77-99 There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Skyliners (7-20) outplayed higher ranked Seawolves (13-14) in Rostock 99-77 on Sunday. Skyliners shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American-North Macedonian point guard Jordan Theodore (182-1989, college: Seton Hall) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 8 assists. Lithuanian Laurynas Beliauskas (193-1997) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. Five Skyliners players scored in double figures. American point guard JeQuan Lewis (185-1994, college: VCU, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 20 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and the other American import Nijal Pearson (196-1997, college: Texas St.) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for Seawolves in the defeat. Seawolves' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Skyliners maintains seventeenth place with 7-20 record. Newly promoted Seawolves keep the ninth position with 14 games lost. Skyliners will meet at home higher ranked MBC (#15) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Seawolves will play against MLP Academics Heidelberg (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Frankfurt: J.Theodore 26+2reb+8ast, L.Beliauskas 16+3reb+3ast, I.Washington 14+2reb+3ast, Q.Robertson 13+3reb+4ast, D.Cooke Jr. 10+9reb+2ast, J.Obiesie 8+2reb+5ast Rostock: J.Lewis 20+2reb+5ast, S.Theis 12+3reb, N.Pearson 11+2reb+5ast, T.Nelson 10+1reb+2ast, D.Alston Jr. 7+3reb, E.Valtonen 7+8reb Ulm - Hamburg 112-78 There was no surprise when 14th ranked Hamburg Towers (10-18) were outleveled on the road by sixth ranked ratiopharm Ulm (15-12) 112-78 on Sunday. ratiopharm Ulm shot 66.7 percent from the field. ratiopharm Ulm had a 29-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 51.5 percentage. ratiopharm Ulm looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Brazilian point guard Yago Matheus (175-1999) who led the winners and scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Brazilian Bruno Caboclo (206-1995) accounted for 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side. ratiopharm Ulm's coach Anton Gavel felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Slovenian point guard Ziga Samar (197-2001) came up with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and American guard Ryan Taylor (198-1995, college: Northwestern) added 19 points respectively for Hamburg Towers in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. ratiopharm Ulm maintains sixth place with 15-12 record. Hamburg Towers at the other side dropped to the thirteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Crailsheim. ratiopharm Ulm will meet Braunschweig (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hamburg Towers will play against the league's leader ALBA Berlin and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ulm: Z.Fedor 25+1reb+1ast, B.Caboclo 21+8reb+2ast, Y.Matheus 20+6reb+8ast, B.Paul 12+5reb, J.Hawley 12+4reb+1ast, T.Klepeisz 10+3reb+6ast Hamburg: R.Taylor 19+1reb+1ast, L.Meisner 15+2reb+1ast, L.Schoormann 12+1reb+3ast, J.Wohlfarth-Bottermann 11+3reb+1ast, Z.Samar 9+5reb+8ast, L.Hoffmann 5 Wuerzburg - Bayern 49-67 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Bayern Muenchen (21-7) beat 8th ranked s Oliver Baskets (14-14) in Wuerzburg 67-49 on Monday. Bayern Muenchen dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to s Oliver Baskets' 20. They outrebounded s Oliver Baskets 36-21 including 23 on the defensive glass. Bayern Muenchen looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Zylan Cheatham (203-1995, college: Arizona St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Center Freddie Gillespie (206-1997, college: Baylor) accounted for 8 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard OShowen Williams (180-1997, college: App State) came up with 13 points and point guard Stanley Whittaker (183-1994, college: Keiser) added 9 points and 4 assists respectively for s Oliver Baskets in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bayern Muenchen maintains third place with 21-7 record having three points less than leader ALBA. s Oliver Baskets at the other side keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. Bayern Muenchen will meet at home Brose Bamberg (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. s Oliver Baskets will play against Hakro Merlins in Crailsheim and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bayern: N.Giffey 13+1reb+1ast, Z.Cheatham 13+10reb+1ast, O.Jaramaz 9+1reb, F.Gillespie 8+7reb+1ast, V.Lucic 7+3reb+5ast, A.Obst 6+4reb+2ast Wuerzburg: O.Williams 13+4reb+1ast, S.Whittaker 9+4reb+4ast, C.Hunt 7+1reb+2ast, J.Boehmer 6+2reb+1ast, F.Stanic 4+1reb+1ast, F.Hoffmann 3+3reb+1ast Ulm - Bayern 59-77 Rather expected game when 6th ranked ratiopharm Ulm (15-12) lost at home to third ranked Bayern Muenchen (21-7) 77-59 on Tuesday. Bayern Muenchen dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to ratiopharm Ulm's 24. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Isaac Bonga (204-1999) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Serbian Vladimir Lucic (204-1989) accounted for 8 points for the winning side. Brazilian point guard Yago Matheus (175-1999) came up with 11 points and Spanish point guard Juan Nunez (192-2004) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for ratiopharm Ulm in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bayern Muenchen maintains third place with 21-7 record having three points less than leader ALBA. ratiopharm Ulm at the other side keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. Bayern Muenchen will meet at home Brose Bamberg (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. ratiopharm Ulm will play against Braunschweig (#16) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bayern: I.Bonga 18+14reb, O.Jaramaz 11+1reb+3ast, Z.Cheatham 9+6reb, V.Lucic 8+4reb+3ast, A.Obst 7+1reb+3ast, C.Walden 6+3reb+2ast Ulm: Y.Matheus 11+3reb+3ast, N.Juan 10+5reb+2ast, T.Klepeisz 9+3reb+3ast, B.Paul 7+1reb+5ast, J.Hawley 7+6reb, R.Christen 6+1reb Goettingen - Hamburg 71-98 There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Hamburg Towers (10-18) rolled over on the road higher ranked BG Goettingen (14-11) 98-71 on Tuesday. Hamburg Towers shot 66.0 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Hamburg Towers especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Slovenian point guard Ziga Samar (197-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Swiss guard Anthony Polite (198-1997, college: FSU) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Five Hamburg Towers players scored in double figures. Hamburg Towers' coach Benka Barloschky felt very confident that he used 10 players saving starting five for next games. Norwegian point guard Harald Frey (188-1997, college: Montana St.) came up with 20 points and 6 assists and American Mark Smith (193-1999, college: Kansas St.) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for BG Goettingen in the defeat. Hamburg Towers moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Crailsheim. BG Goettingen lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. Hamburg Towers will meet at home league's leader ALBA Berlin in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. BG Goettingen will play against EnBW Ludwigsburg (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hamburg: Z.Samar 19+4reb+12ast, R.Taylor 16+2reb+1ast, A.Polite 15+5reb+1ast, J.Wohlfarth-Bottermann 14+4reb+1ast, L.Meisner 11+5reb+2ast, Y.Childs 8+5reb+1ast Goettingen: H.Frey 20+2reb+6ast, M.Smith 19+6reb+1ast, H.Kamp 10+2reb, R.Hammonds 7+6reb, T.Pape 6+2reb+1ast, R.Edwards 3+3reb Crailsheim - Bayreuth 78-73 Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Bayreuth (5-21) lost to thirteenth ranked Hakro Merlins (10-18) in Crailsheim 73-78 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was an exceptional evening for Finnish point guard Edon Maxhuni (188-1998, college: LBSU, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American Jaren Lewis (201-1996, college: ACU) accounted for 12 points and 4 assists for the winning side. American point guard Brandon Childress (183-1997, college: Wake Forest) came up with 26 points and the other American import Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Bayreuth in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Hakro Merlins maintains thirteenth place with 10-18 record, which they share with Hamburg. Bayreuth at the other side stay dead last with 21 lost games. Hakro Merlins will meet at home higher ranked s Oliver Baskets (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayreuth will play against the league's second-placed Telekom Baskets (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Crailsheim: E.Maxhuni 23+2reb+6ast, J.Lewis 12+3reb+4ast, A.Mikalauskas 11+3reb+1ast, M.Stuckey 9+1reb+1ast, M.Stephens 8+8reb+3ast, B.Radosavljevic 6+4reb+1ast Bayreuth: B.Childress 26+1reb+3ast, J.Rowe 13+4reb+1ast, O.Livingston II 10+1reb+4ast, A.Hill 8+10reb+2ast, N.Diallo 5+4reb+1ast, K.Young 5+6reb ALBA - Wuerzburg 76-47 BBL top team - ALBA Berlin (25-2) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked s Oliver Baskets (14-14) 76-47. They outrebounded s Oliver Baskets 46-30 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. ALBA Berlin looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by s Oliver Baskets' players. It was a quality performance for Polish-Israeli Yovel Zoosman (198-1998) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Chadian center Christ Koumadje (221-1996, college: FSU) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American point guard Cameron Hunt (192-1997, college: Southwestern, KS) came up with 12 points and the other American import point guard Stanley Whittaker (183-1994, college: Keiser) added 10 points respectively for s Oliver Baskets 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. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for ALBA Berlin. Defending champion maintains first place with 25-2 record. s Oliver Baskets at the other side keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. ALBA Berlin will meet Hamburg Towers (#14) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. s Oliver Baskets will play against Hakro Merlins (#13) in Crailsheim and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: ALBA: Y.Zoosman 17+6reb, C.Koumadje 15+8reb, B.Lammers 10+3reb+1ast, J.Smith 7+2reb+2ast, M.Delow 7+3reb+5ast, J.Mattisseck 6+2ast Wuerzburg: C.Hunt 12+1reb+2ast, O.Williams 11+2reb+2ast, S.Whittaker 10+3reb+2ast, C.Welp 5+5reb, F.Stanic 4+4reb, J.Boehmer 3+1reb+1ast |
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| Michalis Kamperidis claims Greek A2 weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old power forward had a double-double of 29 points and eleven rebounds, while his team beat Eleftheroupoli (#6, 15-10) 95-84. AO Triton is placed at 3rd position in Greek A2. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. AO Triton will need more victories to improve their 17-8 record. In the team's last game Kamperidis had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He turned to be AO Triton's top player in his first season with the team. Kamperidis has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 8.1rpg) and averages solid 53.5% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Montenegrin center Milovan Draskovic (211-C-1995) of Ermis S.. Draskovic impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 25 points and 18 rebounds. Of course Ermis S. cruised to a 86-78 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Panerythraikos (#5, 16-10). Ermis S.'s 9th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 13-11 record is not bad and everything may still change. Draskovic is a newcomer at Ermis S. and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. The third best performed player last round was Efstratios Kalogerias (208-F/C-1997) of Amyntas (#13). Kalogerias scored 23 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Amyntas, leading his team to a 79-72 win against slightly higher-ranked Charilaos (#11, 11-14). The chances of Amyntas not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 16 games, recording just ten victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Kalogerias could try to bring Amyntas' a little bit higher in the standings. Kalogerias has a very solid season. In 26 games in Greece he scored 8.7ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Kostas Efstratiou (185-G-1998) of Panerythraikos - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists 5. Nikolaos Papanikolaou (209-F-1985) of Psychikou - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Zack Bryant (188-G-1997) of Ermis S. - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Stavros Toutziarakis (210-C-1987) of Eleftheroupoli - 17 points and 12 rebounds 8. Panagiotis Kois (200-F-1998) of Papagou - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Minas Papagiannis (200-F-2002) of Megaridas - 16 points and 14 rebounds 10. Nontas Papantoniou (192-PG-1990) of Iraklis - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 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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| Nate Renfro claims Greek GBL weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old forward had a double-double of 18 points and fourteen rebounds, while his team crushed Apollon P. (#11, 5-17) with 23-point margin 88-65. PAOK is placed at 4th position in Greek GBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. PAOK will need more victories to improve their 13-9 record. It's Renfro's second year at PAOK and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Nate Renfro averages this season 8.1ppg and 5.9rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American guard Roberto Gallinat (191-G-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) of Karditsas. Gallinat impressed basketball fans with 31 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. It was enough for Karditsas to edge slightly lower-ranked Ionikos (#12, 4-18) by 2 points 85-83. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. But Karditsas managed to improve slightly their position in standings taking 10th place. 17 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Karditsas managed to get this year. Gallinat is a newcomer at Karditsas and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Kendall Smith (190-G-1995) of Kolossos HH (#7). Smith got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. He went also for nine assists. He was a key player of Kolossos HH, leading his team to a 97-83 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Lavrio (#9, 7-15). Kolossos HH needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 11 victories and 11 lost games. Smith has a very solid season. In 14 games in Greece he scored 10.9ppg. He also has 3.9apg, FGP: 51.4% and 3PT: 40.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Cyril Langevine (203-C-1998) of Lavrio - 22 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Paris Lee (183-G-1995) of Panathinaikos - 30 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Marcus Denmon (191-G-1990) of Peristeri - 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Charis Giannopoulos (206-F-1989) of Kolossos HH - 22 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Aleksandar Vezenkov (206-F-1995) of Olympiacos - 20 points and 7 rebounds 9. Steve Burtt (189-PG-1984) of Ionikos - 29 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists 10. Moustapha Fall (216-C-1992) of Olympiacos - 12 points, 3 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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| Shaquielle McKissic extended his contract with Olympiacos until 2025 - by Eurobasket News |
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Shaquielle McKissic (196-SF-1990, college: Arizona St.), a core member of the Olympiacos roster, will stay for two more seasons with the club, as it was officially announced. Per the press release: Olympiacos announces the extension of its partnership with Shaquille McKissick until the summer of 2025. The American guard/forward, who joined our team in February 2020, met today (11/04) with the Presidents, Mr. George and Panagiotis Angelopoulos, and signed his new contract. The 32-year-old shooting guard has recently said to Eurohoops that he wants to end his career with the jersey of Olympiacos. As he stated: 'It's a long shot to retire as an Olympiakos player, but that's the plan. I feel like every night I give it my all, but at the same time, I have to feel comfortable with this whole contract situation'. Despite being a mid-season addition just before COVID forced the EuroLeague to shut down the entire 2019-20 season, McKissic instantly became a fan favorite. On February 7, 2021, he signed a two-year extension with the club. After playing in Italy for Pesaro, in Spain for Gran Canaria, in Russia for Saratov, and in Turkey for Usak, Gaziantep, and Besiktas, Olympiacos proved for him to be finally the right match, having already won last season's championship and two Greek cups. He is averaging 8.7 ppg and 1.9 assists bringing energy and hustle to the team. Plus, he is steadily one of the best players of coach Bartzokas's team in the games against eternal rival Panathinaikos. Olympiacos has already initiated extension talks with all his core players, including Kostas Sloukas and Kostas Papanikolaou whose contracts expire this summer, plus Giannoulis Larentzakis and Thomas Walkup. Courtesy of: eurohoops.net |
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| Verona inks Cyril Langevine - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Langevine has played also professionally in Germany (MBC), Poland (WKS Slask and Wilki Morskie), Sweden (Jamtland) and The Basketball Tournament (Money Team). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team made it to the Polish Cup Final Four in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Swedish Basketligan All-Imports Team in 2021. Langevine graduated from University of Rhode Island in 2020 and it will be his third season as a professional player. |
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| Oregon's Kel'el Ware, former five-star big, commits to Indiana - by Eurobasket News |
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Indiana made a major splash on the transfer market Monday by landing a commitment from 7-footer Kel'el Ware (7'0''-C-2004),, who played his freshman season at Oregon after ranking as a five-star prospect in the Class of 2022. Ware ranks as the No. 3 transfer of the offseason at CBS Sports and showed glimpses of an appealing all-around skillset while playing 15.8 minutes off the bench for the Ducks in the 2022-23 season. His addition comes as the Hoosiers grapple with the departure of star center Trayce Jackson-Davis, who was a CBS Sports first-team All-American this past season -- his fourth season as a starter. Replacing him will be the responsibility of multiple players, but Ware should be able to handle many of the 34.5 minutes per game that Jackson-Davis played in the 2022-23 campaign. In his reserve role at Oregon, Ware averaged 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks while backing up leading scorer N'Faly Dante at center on a team featuring another towering former five-star prospect, Nathan Bittle, as part of the rotation. There is no such logjam of bigs at Indiana, though coach Mike Woodson has also secured a commitment from Ball State transfer big man Payton Sparks. Ware has the potential to blossom into one of the Big Ten's top shot blockers during the 2023-24 season and could also cement himself as a true stretch center if he can improve upon the 27.3% 3-point shooting mark that he posted during his true freshman season. Courtesy of: cbssports.com |
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| Israeli Winner League round 1 (Second Stage) best performance: Jordan McRae - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 31-year old player was the main contributor (26 points and three assists) to his team's victory, helping them to edge out H.Galil Elion (#6, 11-12) 88-84. H.Tel-Aviv is placed at 2nd position in Israeli Winner League. They are still close to the very top. H.Tel-Aviv would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 19-4 record. In the team's last game McRae had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be H.Tel-Aviv's top player in his first season with the team. Former University of Tennessee star has very solid stats this year. McRae is in league's top in points (7th best: 16.8ppg) and averages impressive 54.7% FGP and 40.6% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last round's games was young American Bryce Washington (201-F-1996) of H.Galil Elion. Washington had a very good evening with a double-double of 26 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as H.Galil Elion was edged by H.Tel-Aviv (19-4) 88-84. The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Washington is well-known at H.Galil Elion and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Ben Moore (203-F-1995) of H.Be'er Sheva (#7). Moore scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds. He was a key player of H.Be'er Sheva, leading his team to a 102-98 win against H.Haifa (#11, 6-17). The chances of H.Be'er Sheva ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 12 games, recording just eleven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Moore could help H.Be'er Sheva to bring them higher in the standings. Moore has a great season in Israel. After 22 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.6ppg (9th best) and rebounds with 8.4rpg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Eric Griffin (203-F-1990) of H.Eilat - 21 points and 8 rebounds 5. Anthony Hickey (180-PG-1992) of H.Haifa - 20 points, 2 rebounds and 9 assists 6. Chris Babb (196-SG-1990) of Bnei Hertzeliya - 24 points and 5 rebounds 7. Bar Timor (190-G-1992) of H.Tel-Aviv - 14 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Joe Ragland (182-PG-1989) of H.Holon - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists 9. Tony Carr (196-G-1997) of H.Gilboa Galil - 21 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Maurice Kemp (203-PF-1991) of Bnei Hertzeliya - 18 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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The Second Stage in Winner League just started. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most shocking disappointment of round 1 was a defeat of Galil Elion. They were defeated by Hapoel Tel-Aviv 88-84 on Saturday night. American swingman Jordan McRae (197-1991, college: Tennessee) stepped up and scored 26 points for the winners and the former international guard Bar Timor (190-1992, agency: Avi Zilberman) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. Hapoel Tel-Aviv's coach Danny Franco used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Bryce Washington (201-1996, college: Louisiana) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Galil Elion will play next round against Ironi Nes-Ziona trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Hapoel Tel-Aviv will try to continue on its current victory against Maccabi Tel-Aviv. It will be extra interesting game as Maccabi Tel-Aviv is their local rival from Tel Aviv. The game between Top Four teams took place in Tel Aviv. host Maccabi Tel-Aviv defeated Hapoel Holon 96-88. American-Spanish point guard Lorenzo Brown (196-1990, college: NC State) nailed 14 points and 9 assists for the winning side and Wade Baldwin IV accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Maccabi Tel-Aviv's coach Oded Kattash allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American-Liberian point guard Joe Ragland (182-1989, college: Wichita St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists for Hapoel Holon in the defeat. Maccabi Tel-Aviv's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tel Aviv Hapoel Tel-Aviv. A very close game took place in Kiryat Ata between E.Kiryat Ata and Hapoel Eilat. E.Kiryat Ata got a very close home victory over Hapoel Eilat. E.Kiryat Ata managed to escape with a 2-point win 85-83 in the game for the ninth place. Americans were the main players on the court. Juvonte Reddic fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Eric Griffin produced 21 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. E.Kiryat Ata will meet Gilboa Galil in the next round. Hapoel Eilat will play against Hapoel Haifa and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 1 bottom-ranked H.Gilboa Galil was destroyed by Bnei Hertzeliya on the opponent's court 84-60. H.Be'er Sheva managed to outperform H.Haifa in a home game 102-98.
H.Tel-Aviv - H.Galil Elion 88-84 The most shocking disappointment of round 1 was a defeat of Galil Elion. They were defeated by Hapoel Tel-Aviv 88-84 on Saturday night. American swingman Jordan McRae (197-1991, college: Tennessee) stepped up and scored 26 points for the winners and the former international guard Bar Timor (190-1992, agency: Avi Zilberman) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. Four Hapoel Tel-Aviv players scored in double figures. Hapoel Tel-Aviv's coach Danny Franco used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Bryce Washington (201-1996, college: Louisiana) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import guard Deishuan Booker (190-1996, college: LBSU, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 20 points. Galil Elion will play next round against Ironi Nes-Ziona trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Hapoel Tel-Aviv will try to continue on its current victory against Maccabi Tel-Aviv. It will be extra interesting game as Maccabi Tel-Aviv is their local rival from Tel Aviv. Top scorers: H.Tel-Aviv: J.McRae 26+1reb+3ast, X.Munford 14+3reb+5ast, B.Timor 14+4reb+6ast, C.Onuaku 10+8reb+1ast, I.Zalmanson 8+4reb+2ast, T.Ginat 7+8reb+2ast H.Galil Elion: B.Washington 26+13reb+3ast, D.Booker 20+4reb+2ast, N.Levi 13+11reb, M.Itay 8+2reb+2ast, D.Marble 7+3reb+2ast, R.Huber 6+2reb+9ast Bnei Hertzeliya - H.Gilboa Galil 84-60 Very expected game in Hod Hasharon where Gilboa Galil was crushed by Bnei Hasharon 84-60 on Monday. It was a great shooting night for Bnei Hasharon especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. Americans were the main players on the court. Chris Babb (196-1990, college: Iowa St.) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Maurice Kemp (203-1991, college: ECU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Four Bnei Hasharon players scored in double figures. Guard Tony Carr (196-1997, college: Penn St., agency: Octagon Europe) produced 21 points and 4 assists and guard London Perrantes (187-1994, college: Virginia) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bnei Hasharon will meet Hapoel Beer Sheva on the road in the next round. Gilboa Galil will play against E.Kiryat Ata and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bnei Hertzeliya: C.Babb 24+5reb+1ast, M.Kemp 18+10reb, R.Carter 14+6reb+1ast, Q.Hooker 12+2reb+4ast, J.Gamble 6+6reb+2ast, S.Cohen III 6+1reb+3ast H.Gilboa Galil: T.Carr 21+2reb+4ast, P.Willis 11, L.Perrantes 10+7reb+4ast, A.Suss 7, C.Brown 7+7reb+1ast, R.Franks 4+7reb+1ast H.Be'er Sheva - H.Haifa 102-98 Rather predictable result when Hapoel Beer Sheva defeated at home Hapoel Haifa 102-98 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Hapoel Beer Sheva looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Ben Moore (203-1995, college: SMU) fired 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American-Nigerian guard David Efianayi (188-1995, college: Gardner-Webb) chipped in 17 points. Hapoel Beer Sheva's coach Lior Lubin used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard Anthony Hickey (180-1992, college: OK State, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 20 points and 9 assists and Hungarian-American power forward Jarrod Jones (207-1990, college: Ball St.) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Hapoel Beer Sheva and four Hapoel Haifa players scored in double figures. Hapoel Beer Sheva will meet at home Bnei Hasharon in the next round. Hapoel Haifa will play against Hapoel Eilat and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: H.Be'er Sheva: B.Moore 24+6reb+1ast, E.Koulechov 17+1reb, D.Efianayi 17+3reb+3ast, G.Whittington 13+5reb+1ast, K.Ahmad 11+4reb+6ast, P.Roy 8+3reb+4ast H.Haifa: J.Jones 20+5reb+2ast, A.Hickey 20+2reb+9ast, I.Cousins 16+2reb+3ast, A.Simhon 15+5reb+1ast, J.Tillman 11+3reb, W.Rayman 8+2reb+4ast E.Kiryat Ata - H.Eilat 85-83 A very close game took place in Kiryat Ata between E.Kiryat Ata and Hapoel Eilat. E.Kiryat Ata got a very close home victory over Hapoel Eilat. E.Kiryat Ata managed to escape with a 2-point win 85-83 in the game for the ninth place. Americans were the main players on the court. Power forward Juvonte Reddic (206-1992, college: VCU) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Forward Amin Stevens (203-1990, college: FAMU, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Eric Griffin (203-1990, college: Campbell) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and guard Austin Tilghman (185-1995, college: Monmouth) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four E.Kiryat Ata and five Hapoel Eilat players scored in double figures. E.Kiryat Ata will meet Gilboa Galil in the next round. Hapoel Eilat will play against Hapoel Haifa and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: E.Kiryat Ata: A.Stevens 15+5reb+2ast, J.Reddic 13+15reb+1ast, M.Brisker 13+2reb+1ast, K.Mashour 12+7reb+2ast, D.Garrett 12+2reb+5ast, Y.Hanochi 10+1reb+1ast H.Eilat: E.Griffin 21+8reb+1ast, A.Tilghman 15+7reb+6ast, A.Cleveland 13+3reb+4ast, M.Mathiang 11+10reb+2ast, A.Gershon 11+1reb, N.Artzi 4+5reb+2ast M.Tel-Aviv - H.Holon 96-88 The game between Top Four teams took place in Tel Aviv. host Maccabi Tel-Aviv defeated Hapoel Holon 96-88. Maccabi Tel-Aviv players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American-Spanish point guard Lorenzo Brown (196-1990, college: NC State) nailed 14 points and 9 assists for the winning side and American point guard Wade Baldwin IV (193-1996, college: Vanderbilt) accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Maccabi Tel-Aviv's coach Oded Kattash allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American-Liberian point guard Joe Ragland (182-1989, college: Wichita St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists and American Hayden Dalton (204-1996, college: Wyoming, agency: Slash Sports) added 21 points respectively for Hapoel Holon in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Maccabi Tel-Aviv's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tel Aviv Hapoel Tel-Aviv. Top scorers: M.Tel-Aviv: J.Martin 17+3reb, J.DiBartolomeo 17+1reb+2ast, B.Colson Jr. 15+4reb+2ast, L.Brown 14+2reb+9ast, W.Baldwin IV 12+6reb+5ast, J.Cohen 6+3reb+1ast H.Holon: H.Dalton 21+3reb, J.Ragland 14+5reb+13ast, C.Johnson 14+3reb, M.Harris 12+7reb+3ast, S.Dawson 12+5reb+1ast, J.DeLaurier 8+4reb |
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| Verona inks Cyril Langevine - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Langevine has played also professionally in Germany (MBC), Poland (WKS Slask and Wilki Morskie), Sweden (Jamtland) and The Basketball Tournament (Money Team). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team made it to the Polish Cup Final Four in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Swedish Basketligan All-Imports Team in 2021. Langevine graduated from University of Rhode Island in 2020 and it will be his third season as a professional player. |
| NextGen Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Treviso and Pesaro will play in the Final - by Eurobasket News |
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Trieste - Treviso 85-86 Treviso forced 20 Trieste turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Treviso made 7 blocks. 29 personal fouls committed by Trieste helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Alberto Pellizzari (188-2005, agency: SLN) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Giovanni De Marchi (200-2005) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Five Treviso players scored in double figures. Tommaso Fantoma (197-2003) answered with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and center Marco Ius (203-2004) added 19 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Trieste. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Treviso: P.Alberto 18+5reb+4ast, D.Marchi Giovanni 12+12reb, M.Francesco 12+11reb, S.Tommaso 12+5reb+2ast, T.Enrico 11+4reb+1ast, T.Marin 7+1reb+1ast Trieste: F.Tommaso 34+13reb+2ast, I.Marco 19+10reb+1ast, O.Massimiliano 17+2reb+4ast, C.Riccardo 4+4reb, R.Matteo 4+7reb+4ast, C.Danny 3+5reb+1ast Pesaro - Tortona 67-57 Pesaro outrebounded Tortona 45-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Swingman Umberto Stazzonelli (200-2004) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and point guard Matteo Di Francesco (175-2005) chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side naturalized Mali center Lamine Tandia (200-2004) responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds and forward Alessandro Biaggini (201-2004) scored 15 points. Four Tortona players scored in double figures. Tortona's coach Luca Ansaloni rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Pesaro: S.Umberto 15+10reb+1ast, T.Gabriele 11+2reb, S.Pietro 9+3reb+1ast, M.Octavio 7+4reb+4ast, D.Francesco Matteo 7+5reb+4ast, D.Mamoudou 6+9reb Tortona: B.Alessandro 15+1reb+2ast, T.Lamine 12+9reb+1ast, Z.Giacomo 11+5reb, L.Baldi 10+2reb+3ast, F.Bruno 5+3reb+1ast, A.Riccardo 4+1reb+1ast |
| Serie A Round 25: #1 Virtus BO is defeated by Napoli - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Virtus BO (19-6) in Bologna on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked Napoli (9-16) 89-81. Napoli looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American center JaCorey Williams (203-1994, college: MTSU) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Elijah Stewart (196-1995, college: USC) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side the former international Marco Belinelli (196-1986) responded with 23 points. Napoli maintains thirteenth place with 9-16 record, which they share with Reggio Emilia and Scafati. Virtus BO at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. Napoli is looking forward to face higher ranked Venezia (#8) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Virtus BO will play against Trento (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Tortona (17-8) against eighth ranked Venezia (13-12) on Saturday night. Visiting Tortona was defeated by Venezia in a tough game in Venezia 80-89. Naturalized Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (188-1989) nailed 23 points and 4 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winning side and Mitchell Watt accounted for 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard Semaj Christon (190-1992, college: Xavier) came up with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Tortona in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Venezia have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Brindisi and Trento. Tortona at the other side keeps the third position with eight games lost. Venezia will play against Napoli (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tortona will play against Brescia (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Scafati between Scafati and Brindisi. Fifteenth ranked Scafati (9-16) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Brindisi (13-12). Scafati managed to escape with a 1-point win 85-84 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Americans were the main players on the court. Kruize Pinkins fired 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Scafati's coach Attilio Caja used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Marcquise Reed produced 17 points for lost side. Scafati moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Reggio Emilia and Napoli. Loser Brindisi keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Venezia and Trento. Scafati will meet higher ranked Pesaro (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brindisi will play against Sassari having rather not much hope for a victory. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 25: bottom-ranked Verona lost to Brescia on the opponent's court 79-88. Milano outscored Pesaro in a home game 102-70. Treviso recorded a loss to Sassari on the road 68-81. Trento defeated Trieste on its own court 85-68. Reggio Emilia beat Varese in a road game 85-81.
Brescia - Verona 88-79 Very expected game when 16th ranked Verona (8-17) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Brescia (11-13) 88-79 on Saturday. Brescia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international Amedeo Della Valle (192-1993, college: Ohio St., agency: SLN) fired 16 points for the winners. American guard CJ Massinburg (190-1997, college: Buffalo) chipped in 16 points. Four Brescia players scored in double figures. Brescia's coach Alessandro Magro used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Devin Davis (198-1995, college: Houston) produced 22 points and the other American import swingman Xavier Johnson (201-1993, college: Colorado) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Brescia have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Pesaro. Newly promoted Verona stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Brescia will meet higher ranked Tortona (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Verona will play against the league's second-placed Milano (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Verona: D.Davis 22+4reb, X.Johnson 15+9reb+2ast, J.Simon 12+5reb+6ast, A.Cappelletti 9+3reb+2ast, G.Bortolani 9+3reb, G.Pini 4+1reb Brescia: C.Massinburg 16+2reb+3ast, A.Della Valle 16+3reb+3ast, A.Nikolic 15+1reb+4ast, J.Petrucelli 14+2reb+2ast, N.Akele 7+6reb+3ast, T.Caupain 6+2reb+3ast Milano - Pesaro 102-70 Very predictable result when second ranked Milano (18-7) smashed at home 9th ranked Pesaro (11-13) 102-70 on Sunday. Milano shot 60.7 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. Puerto Rican-American point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) fired 22 points for the winners. American-Ugandan center Brandon Davies (208-1991, college: BYU) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Milano players scored in double figures. American power forward Kwan Cheatham Jr (206-1995, college: Akron) produced 16 points and the former international guard Davide Moretti (190-1998, college: Texas Tech) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains second place with 18-7 record behind leader Virtus BO. Pesaro lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Brescia. Milano will meet bottom-ranked Verona (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pesaro will play against Scafati (#13) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Pesaro: K.Cheatham Jr. 16+4reb, D.Moretti 15+1reb+4ast, V.Charalampopoulos 11+2reb+1ast, L.Tote 7+4reb+3ast, M.Tambone 7+3reb+2ast, R.Visconti 6 Milano: S.Napier 22+2reb+1ast, B.Davies 16+6reb, S.Shields 15+3reb+4ast, L.Datome 11+2reb+1ast, G.Ricci 9+3reb+1ast, T.Baldasso 9+1reb+1ast Sassari - Treviso 81-68 Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Treviso (10-15) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Sassari (15-10) 81-68 on Saturday. Sassari had a 29-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Chris Dowe (189-1991, college: Bellarmine, agency: GoEmpire Group) fired 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Naturalized Senegalese power forward Ousmane Diop (204-2000) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Five Sassari players scored in double figures. American center Octavius Ellis (208-1993, college: Cincinnati) produced 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Nigerian point guard Ike Iroegbu (188-1995, college: WSU) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sassari maintains fourth place with 15-10 record. Treviso lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Trieste. Sassari will meet Brindisi (#6) on the road in the next round. Treviso will play against Reggio Emilia (#14) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Treviso: O.Ellis 19+8reb+2ast, I.Iroegbu 14+4reb+4ast, P.Sorokas 11+2reb+2ast, M.Jantunen 9+4reb+3ast, H.Invernizzi 4+3reb+3ast, F.Leonardo 4+2ast Sassari: O.Diop 17+6reb, C.Dowe 14+6reb+8ast, F.Kruslin 12+2reb+1ast, G.Robinson 12+2reb+8ast, E.Bendzius 12+5reb+2ast, S.Gentile 4+1reb+2ast Scafati - Brindisi 85-84 A very close game took place in Scafati between Scafati and Brindisi. Fifteenth ranked Scafati (9-16) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Brindisi (13-12). Scafati managed to escape with a 1-point win 85-84 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Scafati made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Power forward Kruize Pinkins (203-1993, college: USF) fired 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center Trevor Thompson (210-1994, college: Ohio St., agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Scafati's coach Attilio Caja used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Marcquise Reed (190-1995, college: Clemson, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 17 points and power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Four Brindisi players scored in double figures. Scafati moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Reggio Emilia and Napoli. Loser Brindisi keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Venezia and Trento. Scafati will meet higher ranked Pesaro (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brindisi will play against Sassari having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Brindisi: M.Reed 17+4reb+1ast, N.Perkins 16+3reb+1ast, J.Burnell 11+3reb+3ast, D.Harrison 11+7reb+1ast, B.Mascolo 8+3reb+2ast, D.Lamb 7+2reb Scafati: D.Logan 19+4ast, K.Pinkins 14+8reb+2ast, C.Hannah 13+1reb+1ast, R.Rossato 13+1reb+1ast, T.Thompson 12+10reb+2ast, S.Okoye 8+5reb+2ast Trento - Trieste 85-68 Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Trento (13-12) beat at home 11th ranked Trieste (10-15) 85-68 on Saturday. Trento dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Trieste's 36. The former international guard Matteo Spagnolo (193-2003) fired 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. Latvian Andrejs Grazulis (202-1993) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Trento players scored in double figures. American guard Frank Bartley IV (191-1994, college: Louisiana, agency: One Motive Sports) produced 23 points and the other American import power forward Skylar Spencer (206-1994, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Trento moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Venezia and Brindisi. Loser Trieste keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Treviso. Trento will meet league's leader Virtus BO in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Trieste will play against Varese (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Trieste: F.Bartley IV 23+1reb+3ast, S.Spencer 11+11reb+2ast, C.Davis 8+2reb+4ast, E.Terry 7+6reb+1ast, A.Lever 6+4reb+1ast, R.Stumbris 6+5reb Trento: M.Spagnolo 19+2reb+4ast, D.Flaccadori 13+3reb+2ast, A.Grazulis 12+6reb+1ast, A.Crawford 11+6reb+1ast, A.Forray 9+5reb+2ast, M.Udom 7+1reb+1ast Varese - Reggio Emilia 81-85 There was an upset when higher ranked Varese (14-11) was defeated at home by fourteenth ranked Reggio Emilia (9-16) 85-81 on Saturday. Reggio Emilia looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international guard Andrea Cinciarini (191-1986) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists for the winners. American-Hungarian forward Mikael Hopkins (206-1993, college: Georgetown) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Reggio Emilia's coach Dragan Sakota allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Colbey Ross (185-1998, college: Pepperdine) produced 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import swingman Jaron Johnson (196-1992, college: Louisiana Tech) added 19 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Four Reggio Emilia and five Varese players scored in double figures. Reggio Emilia moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Scafati and Napoli. Loser Varese keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Reggio Emilia will meet at home higher ranked Treviso (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Varese will play against Trieste (#11) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Varese: C.Ross 21+5reb+8ast, J.Johnson 19+7reb+1ast, T.Woldetensae 12+5reb+1ast, M.Brown 10+2reb+2ast, T.Owens 10+5reb, G.Caruso 7+6reb Reggio Emilia: M.Hopkins 17+6reb+1ast, A.Cinciarini 14+6reb+13ast, O.Olisevicius 13+2reb+3ast, M.Lee 12+7reb+1ast, M.Vitali 8+3reb+1ast, A.Strautins 6+7reb Venezia - Tortona 89-80 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Tortona (17-8) against eighth ranked Venezia (13-12) on Saturday night. Visiting Tortona was defeated by Venezia in a tough game in Venezia 80-89. They made 23-of-30 charity shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Venezia outrebounded Tortona 37-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. Tortona was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Naturalized Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (188-1989) nailed 23 points and 4 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winning side and American center Mitchell Watt (208-1989, college: Buffalo, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Granger is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American point guard Semaj Christon (190-1992, college: Xavier) came up with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Croatian-German center Leon Radosevic (208-1990) added 16 points respectively for Tortona in the defeat. Five Venezia and four Tortona players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Venezia have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Brindisi and Trento. Tortona at the other side keeps the third position with eight games lost. Venezia will play against Napoli (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tortona will play against Brescia (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Tortona: S.Christon 23+5reb+4ast, L.Radosevic 16+3reb+2ast, J.Macura 15+2reb, L.Severini 13+7reb+1ast, A.Filloy 6+3reb+5ast, D.Harper 3+1reb+2ast Venezia: J.Granger 23+2reb+4ast, M.Watt 13+9reb+4ast, M.Spissu 13+2reb+5ast, R.Moraschini 11+3reb, M.Bramos 10+4reb, J.Brooks 7+7reb Virtus BO - Napoli 81-89 The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Virtus BO (19-6) in Bologna on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked Napoli (9-16) 89-81. Napoli looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American center JaCorey Williams (203-1994, college: MTSU) stepped up and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Elijah Stewart (196-1995, college: USC) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side the former international Marco Belinelli (196-1986) responded with 23 points and American forward Kyle Weems (198-1989, college: Missouri St.) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Napoli maintains thirteenth place with 9-16 record, which they share with Reggio Emilia and Scafati. Virtus BO at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. Napoli is looking forward to face higher ranked Venezia (#8) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Virtus BO will play against Trento (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Virtus BO: M.Belinelli 23+3reb+3ast, K.Weems 11+6reb+3ast, J.Mickey 9+5reb, S.Ojeleye 8+3reb, M.Jaiteh 8+9reb+1ast, T.Shengelia 8+2reb+2ast Napoli: J.Howard 24, J.Williams 20+9reb+3ast, E.Stewart 15+7reb+5ast, D.Michineau 9+2ast, A.Zerini 8+6reb+3ast, L.Uglietti 6+5reb+5ast |
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| Japanese B3 League round 51 best performance: Will Creekmore - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 33-year old player had a double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds, while his team beat Yamaguchi (#15, 13-39) 118-107. Saitama maintains the 2nd position in Japanese B3 League. They are still close to the very top. Saitama would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 43-9 record. In the team's last game Creekmore had a remarkable 60.0% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Saitama and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Will Creekmore averages this season 14.1ppg and 8.0rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Michael Phillips (202-F/C-1990) of Yamaguchi. Phillips had a very good evening with a double-double of 39 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as Yamaguchi lost that game 107-118 to the higher-ranked Saitama (#2, 43-9). Yamaguchi is still in a red zone at 15th spot in the standings. 39 lost games are too many comparing to just thirteen victories Yamaguchi managed to get this year. Phillips is a newcomer at Yamaguchi, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was Ukrainian guard Igor Boyarkin (182-PG-1995, agency: BIG) of Kanazawa (#11). Boyarkin showcased his all-around game by recording 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in the last round. He was a key player of Kanazawa, leading his team to a 78-60 easy win against slightly higher-ranked Veertien Mie (#10, 19-33). The chances of Kanazawa not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 35 games, recording just seventeen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Boyarkin could try to bring Kanazawa's a little bit higher in the standings. Boyarkin has individually a great season in Japan. After 44 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.8apg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Gerald Beverly (202-F/C-1993) of Iwate - 23 points and 9 rebounds 5. AJ Bramah (201-F-1999) of Shinagawa - 25 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Ryan Watkins (206-C/F-1991) of Saitama - 28 points and 12 rebounds 7. Earnest Ross (198-G-1991) of Toyoda - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Josh Martin (201-F-1995) of Veertien Mie - 19 points and 21 rebounds 9. Scott Blakney (203-F-1998) of Tachikawa - 15 points and 10 rebounds 10. Jeffrey Parmer (203-F-1985) of Okayama - 25 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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| Best players of Japanese B2 League round 54 - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 42-year old forward had a double-double of 32 points and fourteen rebounds, while his team beat Fukuoka R. (#5, 17-39) 101-91. Nagasaki maintains the 2nd position in their group in Japanese B2 League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Nagasaki will need more victories to improve their 40-16 record. In the team's last game Gibbs had a remarkable 57.9% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Nagasaki and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Jeffrey Gibbs averages this season 12.9ppg and 7.5rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Trey Porter (208-F-1996) of Nishinomiya S.. Porter impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Nishinomiya S. lost that game 81-88 to the higher-ranked Chiba (#1, 44-12). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in East. Nishinomiya S. still maintains its place in the top 4 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 27-29 record. Porter is a newcomer at Nishinomiya S. and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Thomas Welsh (213-C-1996, agency: Pensack Sports) of Yamagata (#6). Welsh scored 25 points and grabbed eighteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Yamagata, leading his team to a 89-68 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Kagawa FA (#7, 15-41). The chances of Yamagata ranking at the top of East, however are very questionable as they have already lost 32 games, recording just twenty four victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Welsh could help Yamagata to bring them higher in the standings. Welsh has a great season in Japan. After 56 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 12.8rpg (#1 in league). He also has 1.4bpg and FGP: 61.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Brandon Ashley (206-PF-1994) of Chiba - 28 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Stephen Zimmerman (211-C-1996) of Fukuoka R. - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Yuichi Ikeda (183-PG-1997) of Aomori W. - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Kyle Richardson (200-PF-1991) of Kagawa FA - 24 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Javier Carter (203-C-1991) of Yamagata - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Pablo Aguilar (203-PF-1989) of Nagasaki - 22 points and 11 rebounds 10. Masaya Karimata (178-PG-1988) of Nagasaki - 14 points, 2 rebounds and 9 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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He had the game-high 37 points adding five rebounds and two assists for Chiba Jets in his team's victory, helping them to beat Sendai 89ers (#7, 17-33) 103-96. It allowed Chiba Jets to consolidate first place in the Japanese league. Chiba Jets have a solid 44-6 record. In the team's last game Smith had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 8 attempts. It's his second year at Chiba Jets and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Christopher Smith averages this season 17.1ppg. Second best performed player last round was Dwayne Evans (201-F-1992, agency: Pensack Sports) of Hiroshima D.. He is American forward in his first season at Hiroshima D.. In the last game Evans recorded impressive 35 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Bad luck as Hiroshima D. lost that game 88-100 to slightly higher-ranked Shimane SM (#1, 42-8). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in West. Hiroshima D. still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 37-13 record is not bad at all. Evans is a newcomer at Hiroshima D. and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Quincy Miller-Scott (206-F-1992, agency: Slash Sports) of Sea Horses M. (#5). Miller-Scott got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for sixteen rebounds . He was a key player of Sea Horses M., leading his team to a 99-73 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Toyama G. (#7, 10-40). The chances of Sea Horses M. ranking at the top of Central, however are very questionable as they have already lost 28 games, recording just twenty two victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Miller-Scott could help Sea Horses M. to bring them higher in the standings. Miller-Scott has a very solid season. In 18 games in Japan he scored 18.6ppg. He also has 8.4rpg and FGP: 64.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Shawn Long (208-F-1993) of Hokkaido L. - 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Alan Williams (203-C-1993) of Nagoya DD - 21 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Nick Kay (206-PF-1992) of Shimane SM - 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Rashawn Thomas (203-F-1994) of Sendai 89ers - 23 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Davante Gardner (203-F/C-1991) of Sea Horses M. - 22 points and 10 rebounds 9. Jack Cooley (206-C/F-1991) of Ryukyu GK - 16 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Devin Oliver (204-PF-1992) of Yokohama BC - 24 points, 10 rebounds and 6 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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Trinity Valley Community College has selected Martin Levinson to become the 12th head men's basketball coach in school history. Levinson arrives to lead the Cardinals after a seven-year tenure at Southern Arkansas University Tech, where he built the program in 2017-18 and compiled a 94-52 record the next six seasons. His career head coaching record is 147-98. In the 2020-21 season, Levinson led the Rockets to a 20-5 record and seventh-place finish as the NJCAA Division 2 national tournament. Levinson has also been a head coach on the collegiate level at Central Community College, where his squad twice qualified for the national tournament, finishing third in the 2013-14 season. 'Beyond the wins and losses, the real success of a coach is the love, trust and respect that is carried on with former players and colleagues throughout a lifetime,' Levinson said in describing his coaching philosophy. 'As an educator and coach, it is my job to provide a safe and nurturing environment that facilitates growth and competition.' Levinson earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2006. He received his Master of Arts in Education degree there in 2011. He played at the University of Nebraska at Kearney for two years, serving as team captain both years and earning all-conference honors. Prior to that, he played two years at Southeast Community College, where he was also team captain for two years and all-conference. Levinson played on a state championship team at Bellevue West High School in 2000, having been state runner-up the previous year. He will inherit a program at TVCC that won the Region XIV tournament and qualified for a seventh national tournament in 11 years. The new Cardinal coach is expected to arrive on campus Monday, April 17 to begin his duties. An introductory press conference will be held at a time to be announced. Courtesy of: tvccsports.com |
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| Albrant's 28 points and 8 rebounds give him Hoops Agents Higher League Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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24-year old center Daniel Albrant (205-C-1998) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Almaty L. and receives a Hoops Agents Higher League Player of the Week award for round 33. He had the game-high 28 points adding eight rebounds and two assists for Almaty L. in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Aktobe 2 (#11, 5-28) with 30-point margin 100-70. Almaty L. maintains the 3rd position in Kazakhstan Higher League. They are still close to the very top. Almaty L. would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 28-5 record. In the team's last game Albrant had a remarkable 81.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Almaty L.'s top player in his first season with the team. Albrant has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (7th best: 18.5ppg) and averages solid 67.6% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Eset Zharkylov (195-F/G-1998) of Gotobeles. He is a swingman in his first season at Gotobeles. In the last game Zharkylov recorded impressive double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Gotobeles lost that game 71-78 to the higher-ranked Irtysh (#5, 15-18). Gotobeles is still in a red zone at 9th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 11-22 record. Zharkylov is a newcomer at Gotobeles and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Stanislav Rovovoy (198-F-1992) of league's second-best Bars. Rovovoy scored 18 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Bars, leading his team to a 85-68 easy win against #1 ranked Shymkent in a game of the week. Bars is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 29-4 record is not that bad... Rovovoy has a very solid season. In 25 games in Kazakhstan he scored 10.8ppg. He also has 6.8rpg and FGP: 52.6%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Temirlan Dzhunusov (192-G/F-1999) of Tigers-KazATU - 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Maksim Nalogov (198-F/C-1994) of Bars - 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Nikita Timofeev (199-F-1998) of Almaty L. - 18 points and 9 rebounds 7. Begzod Mammatrimov (198-C/F-2004) of Barsy 2 - 10 points, 21 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Akylbek Oralbekov (186-G-2002) of Barsy 2 - 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Alexey Alyonushka (190-F-1995) of Karaganda - 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Shakhnazar Zhandarbek (190-G-2004) of Irtysh - 23 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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| Best players of Kazakhstan National League round 14 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 25-year old power forward had the game-high 25 points adding six rebounds and four assists for Barsy Atyrau in his team's victory, helping them to beat Irbis (#4, 13-15) 88-78. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Barsy Atyrau to consolidate first place in the Kazakhstan National League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Barsy Atyrau has a very solid 18-10 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game Gilmore had a remarkable 83.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Barsy Atyrau's top player in his first season with the team. Murray State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Gilmore is in league's top in points (3rd best: 16.4ppg), rebounds (9th best: 6.2rpg) and averages solid 61.4% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another Barsy Atyrau's star - young American guard Eric McGill (190-G-1996). McGill impressed basketball fans with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Bad luck as Barsy Atyrau lost that game 68-80 to slightly lower-ranked Astana (#3, 15-5). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Barsy Atyrau still maintains its place as the top team in the standings, even despite this loss. His team has currently 18-10 record. McGill is a newcomer at Barsy Atyrau and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.8ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 6.1rpg and 6.1apg. The third best performed player last round was American Kwame Vaughn (190-PG-1990) of Astana (#3). Vaughn showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in the last round. He was a key player of Astana, leading his team to a 67-62 win against #1 ranked Barsy Atyrau. Astana needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 15 victories and 5 lost games. Vaughn has a very solid season. In 9 games in Kazakhstan he scored 10.9ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Markell Johnson (188-PG-1998) of Astana - 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Vladimir Ivanov (208-C-1994) of Barsy Atyrau - 21 points and 7 rebounds 6. Jaden Sayles (206-F-1999) of Irbis - 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Rustam Utegen (194-SG-1996) of Barsy Atyrau - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Dmitriy Gavrilov (204-C-1986) of Astana - 16 points and 9 rebounds 9. Konstantin Dvirnyi (192-G/F-1988) of Aktobe - 15 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Sergei Bormatenkov (191-F-1991) of Aktobe - 11 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Best players of Kazakhstan Higher League round 32 - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Eset Zharkylov (195-F/G-1998) put on an amazing game in the last round for Gotobeles and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Higher League Player of the Week award for round 32. The 24-year old swingman had a double-double of 29 points and twenty seven rebounds, while his team beat Aktobe 2 (#11, 5-27) 91-84. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on top of the standings. Gotobeles maintains the 9th position in Kazakhstan Higher League. Gotobeles is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 11-21 record. Zharkylov turned to be Gotobeles' top player in his first season with the team. Zharkylov has impressive league stats. He leads league in rebounds with 13.8rpg. Zharkylov is in league's top in and averages solid 1.3bpg and 59.9% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young forward Artem Parfenov (198-F-1998) of second-ranked Bars. Parfenov impressed basketball fans with 36 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course he led Bars to another comfortable win 94-81 over slightly lower-ranked Karaganda (#4, 21-11) being unquestionably team leader. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Bars consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. His team lost just four games this season, while they won 28 matches. Parfenov is a newcomer at Bars and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was another Bars' star - Maksim Nalogov (198-F/C-1994). Nalogov showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and nine assists in the last round. He was another key player of Bars, helping his team with a 94-81 easy win against #4 ranked Karaganda. Bars is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 28-4 record is not that bad... Nalogov has a great season in Kazakhstan. After 32 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 25.8ppg (best scorer), rebounds with 12.3rpg (2nd best) and assists with 5.0apg (7th best). He also has 2.4spg, 1.1bpg and FGP: 50.4%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Alexey Alyonushka (190-F-1995) of Karaganda - 28 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Daniel Albrant (205-C-1998) of Almaty L. - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Nikita Timofeev (199-F-1998) of Almaty L. - 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Daniil Severgin (183-PG-2005) of Almaty L. - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Stanislav Sahipov (190-G-2002) of Almaty L. - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Zhanibek Dzhakauov (172-G-2002) of Caspiy Aktau - 9 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Zarykkan Adilzharaskan (175-PG-2001) of Gotobeles - 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 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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| National League Round 14: Barsy Atyrau lose to Astana - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in National League. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Barsy Atyrau (18-10) recorded its tenth loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Astana (15-5) 67-62. Astana looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Kwame Vaughn (190-1990, college: CS Fullerton) who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international center Vladimir Ivanov (208-1994) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Astana have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side still keeps top position with ten games lost. Astana are looking forward to face Irbis (#4) in Almaty in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will play again on the road against the league's second-placed Astana in Nur-Sultan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game was played in Almaty. First ranked Barsy Atyrau faced 3rd ranked Irbis. Guests from Atyrau (18-10) defeated host Irbis (13-15) 86-78. American guard Eric McGill (190-1996, college: SIU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 7 steals. Rustam Utegen contributed with 16 points and 4 steals for the winners. American guard Aaron Felix (187-1987) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Irbis. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Barsy Atyrau maintains first position with 18-10 record. Newly promoted Irbis dropped to the fourth place with 15 games lost. Barsy Atyrau will play against league's second-placed Astana in Nur-Sultan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Irbis will play at home against the league's second-placed Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game was played in Almaty. First ranked Barsy Atyrau faced 3rd ranked Irbis. Guests from Atyrau (18-10) defeated host Irbis (13-15) 88-78. Devin Gilmore scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners. Jaden Sayles responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Barsy Atyrau maintains first position with 18-10 record. Newly promoted Irbis dropped to the fourth place with 15 games lost. Barsy Atyrau will meet league's second-placed Astana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Irbis will play against the league's second-placed Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Astana crushed Aktobe in Nur-Sultan 107-55. Bottom-ranked Aktobe lost to defending champion Astana at home 73-79. Astana won against Barsy Atyrau on the opponent's court 80-68.
Irbis - Barsy Atyrau 78-86 An exciting game was played in Almaty. First ranked Barsy Atyrau faced 3rd ranked Irbis. Guests from Atyrau (18-10) defeated host Irbis (13-15) 86-78. Barsy Atyrau made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 Irbis turnovers. American guard Eric McGill (190-1996, college: SIU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 7 steals. The former international Rustam Utegen (194-1996) contributed with 16 points and 4 steals for the winners. American guard Aaron Felix (187-1987) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds and international center Robert Pan (202-1995) added 13 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Irbis. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Barsy Atyrau maintains first position with 18-10 record. Newly promoted Irbis dropped to the fourth place with 15 games lost. Barsy Atyrau will play against league's second-placed Astana in Nur-Sultan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Irbis will play at home against the league's second-placed Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Irbis: A.Zhigulin 19+5reb, F.Aaron 18+7reb+3ast, R.Pan 13+9reb+3ast, J.Sayles 11+8reb+1ast, A.Stepantsov 10+5reb+1ast, A.Kozyrkin 3 Barsy Atyrau: E.McGill 21+3reb+3ast, R.Utegen 16+4reb+2ast, A.Marat 15+3ast, D.Didenko 11+6reb+2ast, V.Ivanov 10+9reb+2ast, D.Gilmore 6+7reb+4ast Aktobe - Astana 55-107 There was no surprise when 5th ranked Aktobe (5-23) was crushed at home by third ranked Astana (15-5) 107-55 on Monday. Astana looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Dmitriy Gavrilov (204-1986) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Astana's coach Oleg Kiselev felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Sergei Bormatenkov (191-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and the former international swingman Konstantin Dvirnyi (192-1988) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Five Aktobe players scored in double figures. Astana have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Aktobe lost fourteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 23 lost games. Astana will meet at home league's leader Barsy Atyrau in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aktobe will play against Tobol (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Aktobe: K.Dvirnyi 15+2reb+5ast, A.Papshiv 13+4reb+3ast, K.Neff 11+2reb+4ast, B.Sergei 11+11reb+3ast, T.Gleb 10+6reb+3ast, V.Petrishinets 9+1reb Astana: M.Johnson 23+6reb+7ast, D.Gavrilov 16+9reb+1ast, R.Murzagaliyev 13+1reb+3ast, K.Vaughn 7+4reb+2ast, M.Marchuk 5+7reb+5ast, M.Askar 4+2reb Irbis - Barsy Atyrau 78-88 An exciting game was played in Almaty. First ranked Barsy Atyrau faced 3rd ranked Irbis. Guests from Atyrau (18-10) defeated host Irbis (13-15) 88-78. Barsy Atyrau looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American power forward Devin Gilmore (200-1997, college: Murray St.) scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Eric McGill (190-1996, college: SIU) chipped in 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American forward Jaden Sayles (206-1999, college: Stony Brook) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Alexandr Zhigulin (205-1994) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Barsy Atyrau maintains first position with 18-10 record. Newly promoted Irbis dropped to the fourth place with 15 games lost. Barsy Atyrau will meet league's second-placed Astana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Irbis will play against the league's second-placed Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Irbis: A.Zhigulin 21+4reb, J.Sayles 16+12reb+4ast, A.Stepantsov 13+4reb, F.Aaron 12+5reb+5ast, N.Bazhin 8+7reb+1ast, R.Pan 5+5reb+1ast Barsy Atyrau: D.Gilmore 25+6reb+4ast, E.McGill 21+8reb+4ast, V.Ivanov 16+9reb+2ast, R.Utegen 10+6reb+7ast, A.Marat 10+1ast, D.Didenko 4+4reb+5ast Aktobe - Astana 73-79 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Astana (15-5) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Aktobe (5-23) 79-73 on Tuesday. Astana looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Dmitriy Gavrilov (204-1986) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Astana's coach Oleg Kiselev used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Sergei Bormatenkov (191-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and the former international swingman Konstantin Dvirnyi (192-1988) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Five Aktobe players scored in double figures. Astana have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Aktobe lost fourteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 23 lost games. Astana will meet at home league's leader Barsy Atyrau in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aktobe will play against Tobol (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Aktobe: K.Dvirnyi 15+2reb+5ast, A.Papshiv 13+4reb+3ast, K.Neff 11+2reb+4ast, B.Sergei 11+11reb+3ast, T.Gleb 10+6reb+3ast, V.Petrishinets 9+1reb Astana: M.Johnson 23+6reb+7ast, D.Gavrilov 16+9reb+1ast, R.Murzagaliyev 13+1reb+3ast, K.Vaughn 7+4reb+2ast, M.Marchuk 5+7reb+5ast, M.Askar 4+2reb Barsy Atyrau - Astana 62-67 Top ranked Barsy Atyrau (18-10) recorded its tenth loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Astana (15-5) 67-62. Astana looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Kwame Vaughn (190-1990, college: CS Fullerton) who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international center Vladimir Ivanov (208-1994) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and American guard Eric McGill (190-1996, college: SIU) added 17 points and 9 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Barsy Atyrau players scored in double figures. Astana have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Barsy Atyrau at the other side still keeps top position with ten games lost. Astana are looking forward to face Irbis (#4) in Almaty in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will play again on the road against the league's second-placed Astana in Nur-Sultan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Barsy Atyrau: V.Ivanov 21+7reb+1ast, E.McGill 17+3reb+9ast, R.Utegen 14+5reb+7ast, D.Gilmore 11+4reb+1ast, D.Didenko 3+1reb+3ast, A.Marat 2+2reb+3ast Astana: K.Vaughn 22+8reb+8ast, M.Johnson 21+7reb+5ast, V.Likhodey 16+2reb+1ast, D.Gavrilov 7+2reb+1ast, M.Askar 5+3reb+2ast, R.Murzagaliyev 3+2reb+6ast Barsy Atyrau - Astana 68-80 There was a minor upset when top-ranked Barsy Atyrau (18-10) was defeated at home by third ranked Astana (15-5) 80-68 on Saturday. Astana have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Barsy Atyrau still keeps top position with ten games lost. Astana will meet Irbis (#4) in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will play again against the league's second-placed Astana in Nur-Sultan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
| Higher League Round 33: Bars defeat Shymkent - 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 a loss of top-ranked Shymkent (31-2) in Petropavlovsk on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Bars (29-4) 85-68. It ended at the same time the 20-game winning streak of Shymkent. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Shymkent 47-31 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bars looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was a good game for forward Sergey Dyatlik (194-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists. Power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) contributed with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Shymkent. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bars have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 29-4 record having just two points less than leader Shymkent. Shymkent at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Eighth-ranked Caspiy Aktau (14-19) used its home court advantage to challenge fourth ranked Karaganda (22-11). The visitors from Karaganda managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Caspiy Aktau. Forward Alexey Alyonushka (190-1995) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Medeu Aukesh chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Zahar Medovskoy (188-2006) with 13 points and 4 assists. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeny Gorev tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Karaganda maintains fourth place with 22-11 record. Caspiy Aktau at the other side keeps the eighth position with 19 games lost. The game between 11th ranked Aktobe 2 (5-28) and third ranked Almaty L. (28-5) in Aktobe on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Almaty outscored Aktobe 2 100-70. Daniel Albrant nailed 28 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Almaty L.'s coach Nikolai Tanaseychuk felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Baynazar Omarov came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Aktobe 2 in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Almaty L.. Newly promoted Almaty L. maintains third place with 28-5 record having just three points less than leader Shymkent. Aktobe 2 lost their ninth game in a row. Aktobe 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eleventh position with 28 games lost. There were no big surprises in other games of round 33: Tigers-KazATU smashed ChelSU on the road 89-63. Barsy 2 destroyed Altay on its own court 71-52. Irtysh managed to outperform Gotobeles in Pavlodar 78-71. The most impressive performance of 33th round was 18 points and 13 rebounds by Stanislav Rovovoy of Bars.
ChelSU - Tigers-KazATU 63-89 No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Tigers-KazATU (15-18) crushed 10th ranked ChelSU (10-23) in Kostanay 89-63 on Tuesday. Tigers-KazATU forced 20 ChelSU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Swingman Temirlan Dzhunusov (192-1999) nailed 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side and center Rustam Lukmanov (197-1999) accounted for 17 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) came up with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Artem Pedko (191-2000) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively for ChelSU 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. Tigers-KazATU moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Irtysh and Barsy 2. ChelSU at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the tenth position with 23 games lost. Top scorers: ChelSU: Z.Maxim 12+5reb+7ast, L.Dmitriy 11+2reb+1ast, A.Pedko 7+5reb+2ast, K.Dmitry 7+1reb+1ast, B.Vasiliy 7+2reb+2ast, U.Ramil 6+3reb+2ast Tigers-KazATU: T.Dzhunusov 26+6reb+5ast, L.Rustam 17+1reb+2ast, M.Ruslanbek 12+5reb, A.Nurislam 10+1reb+2ast, K.Dastan 6+3reb+5ast, N.Adil 6+9reb Barsy 2 - Altay 71-52 Very expected game when 12th ranked Altay (3-30) was smashed by seventh ranked Barsy 2 (15-18) in Atyrau 71-52 on Tuesday. Barsy 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Altay's 28. Barsy 2 forced 26 Altay turnovers and had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 21 rebounds for the winning side and guard Akylbek Oralbekov (186-2002) accounted for 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Point guard Sergey Ivanov (178-1998) came up with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Stanislav Gorbenko (189-1999) added 18 points respectively for Altay in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Barsy 2 moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Irtysh and Tigers-KazATU. Altay lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 30 lost games. Top scorers: Altay: G.Stanislav 18+4reb+1ast, I.Sergey 13+8reb+7ast, V.Baturin 6+5reb+3ast, F.Nikita 4+3reb+1ast, K.Sergey 4+4reb, P.Maxim 2 Barsy 2: O.Akylbek 24+5reb+4ast, M.Aibolat 12+8reb, M.Begzod 10+21reb+3ast, B.Bolatbek 9+2ast, S.Beibarys 5+3reb+1ast, M.Abat 4+4reb+1ast Caspiy Aktau - Karaganda 64-66 Eighth-ranked Caspiy Aktau (14-19) used its home court advantage to challenge fourth ranked Karaganda (22-11). The visitors from Karaganda managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Caspiy Aktau. Karaganda players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Forward Alexey Alyonushka (190-1995) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and swingman Medeu Aukesh (195-2005) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Karaganda players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Zahar Medovskoy (188-2006) with 13 points and 4 assists and swingman Damir Nursiitov (195-2002) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeny Gorev tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Karaganda maintains fourth place with 22-11 record. Caspiy Aktau at the other side keeps the eighth position with 19 games lost. Top scorers: Caspiy Aktau: M.Zahar 13+4reb+4ast, D.Dmitry 12+3reb+2ast, B.Bekzat 10+1reb+1ast, K.Gabiden 10+3reb+2ast, N.Damir 8+7reb+3ast, D.Davletbaev 7+4reb+4ast Karaganda: A.Alexey 19+10reb+6ast, K.Dias 14+1reb+6ast, A.Medeu 12+6reb+3ast, T.Konstantin 11+6reb+4ast, Z.Dias 6+2reb, S.Ivan 4+7reb+4ast Gotobeles - Irtysh 71-78 Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Irtysh (15-18) won against 9th ranked Gotobeles (11-22) in Nur-Sultan 78-71 on Tuesday. Irtysh forced 20 Gotobeles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Guard Shakhnazar Zhandarbek (190-2004) nailed 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Vadim Bagrov (187-2000) accounted for 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Irtysh's coach Zhuldys Baydusenova used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Eset Zharkylov (195-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and swingman Daulet Bekbauov (191-1999) added 19 points and 6 steals respectively for Gotobeles in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Irtysh moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tigers-KazATU and Barsy 2. Newly promoted Gotobeles keep the ninth position with 22 games lost. Top scorers: Gotobeles: B.Daulet 19+4reb+3ast, Z.Eset 18+15reb+2ast, K.Temuri 14+8reb+4ast, M.Tair 14+1reb+2ast, A.Zarykkan 4+4reb+5ast, B.Eldar 2+2reb Irtysh: Z.Shakhnazar 23+6reb, N.Gushchin 16+6reb+1ast, S.Satkeev 15+5reb+2ast, B.Vadim 12+5reb+6ast, I.Ali 3+3reb+11ast, I.Ruslan 3+2reb+5ast Aktobe 2 - Almaty L. 70-100 The game between 11th ranked Aktobe 2 (5-28) and third ranked Almaty L. (28-5) in Aktobe on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Almaty outscored Aktobe 2 100-70. Almaty L. dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Aktobe 2's 50. They outrebounded Aktobe 2 50-34 including 18 on the offensive glass. Almaty L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Center Daniel Albrant (205-1998) nailed 28 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Nikita Timofeev (199-1998) accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds. Almaty L.'s coach Nikolai Tanaseychuk felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Baynazar Omarov (185-2004) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Danil Rudometkin (190-2005) added 25 points respectively for Aktobe 2 in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Almaty L.. Newly promoted Almaty L. maintains third place with 28-5 record having just three points less than leader Shymkent. Aktobe 2 lost their ninth game in a row. Aktobe 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eleventh position with 28 games lost. Top scorers: Aktobe 2: R.Danil 25+3reb, U.Kairat 14+4reb+4ast, O.Baynazar 13+10reb+6ast, S.Yegor 8+1reb+1ast, L.Nikita 6+6reb+1ast, A.Bibarys 2+1reb+10ast Almaty L.: D.Albrant 28+8reb+2ast, N.Timofeev 18+9reb+1ast, K.Dias 13+4ast, S.Stanislav 12+6reb+5ast, V.Andrey 7+1reb, F.Nikita 7+6reb+5ast Bars - Shymkent 85-68 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Shymkent (31-2) in Petropavlovsk on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Bars (29-4) 85-68. It ended at the same time the 20-game winning streak of Shymkent. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Shymkent 47-31 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bars looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was a good game for forward Sergey Dyatlik (194-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists. Power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Bars players scored in double figures. Guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Victor Yuldashev (190-2002) added 11 points in the effort for Shymkent. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bars have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 29-4 record having just two points less than leader Shymkent. Shymkent at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Top scorers: Shymkent: A.Maksutov 18+7reb+2ast, Y.Victor 11+4reb+1ast, T.Darkhan 9+1reb+2ast, M.Mukhammadali 7, A.Vereshagin 6+5reb+1ast, A.Shakirov 6+1reb+2ast Bars: M.Nalogov 18+12reb+5ast, S.Rovovoy 18+13reb+2ast, D.Sergey 15+8reb+13ast, A.Parfenov 10+4reb+4ast, S.Artem 6+2reb+2ast, N.Daniyal 5+1reb |
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| Manama beat Kazma to reach WASL-Gulf Region semi-final - by Eurobasket News |
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Manama beat Kuwait's Kazma Club, 82-79, last night in a heart-stopping, third and final game of the three-match play-offs, at the Zain Basketball Arena to reach the semi-finals of the West Asia Super League (WASL)-Gulf Region. Both teams were tied at one game each coming into the decider, after Kazma won the first match, 83-69, at the same venue two weeks ago before Manama returned the favour last week in Kuwait by triumphing 100-90. But, as the game entered its last, dramatic seconds, no one watching - whether in the packed arena or on television - could dare predict which team was going to emerge as the winner. With just 45 seconds left and Manama leading 80-74, Kazma's Abdulaziz Mohsen sank a perfect three-pointer to bring his team within three points of the hosts, at 77-80. Following a brief video review of a foul and a time-out called by the Kazma coach, play resumed with Manama's excellent Lamont Jones (183-SG-1990, college: Iona, agency: Diamond Sports) in possession of the ball as he went for a lay-up - and missed. There were now less than 30 seconds remaining and Kazma, desperate to somehow draw level, pulled out all the stops but to no avail. Finally, with just 10 seconds left, Kazma star Shane Rector (188-G-1994, college: Utah St.) was awarded two free throws after a personal foul by Manama's Travin Thibodeaux (203-F-1996, college: New Orleans). Rector easily sank both throws and, as the scoreboard updated to show Kazma just one point behind Manama at 79-80, the players sprang into action with the ball in Manama's possession as the seconds ticked down. Unfortunately for Kazma, Rector committed a foul on Manama's Ahmed Haji (175-PG-1994) with the hosts being awarded two free throws - to be taken by Haji - with just four seconds left on the clock. Haji coolly scored off both throws to push Manama three points ahead, at 82-79, but, after the Kazma coach had called another time-out after the second throw, when play resumed with only 0.4 seconds left to play, Rector received the ball and threw it at the basket for a three-pointer which would have made the scores level and taken the game into five minutes of overtime. But the ball bounced off the hoop's rim just as the buzzer went off and the vocal Manama fans in the stands erupted in delight as the home side's players exchanged congratulatory hugs while the Kazma contingent converged on the match officials to try and argue for a review - but the officials would have none of it. Earlier, Manama had started the game confidently, leading 27-13 at the end of the first quarter and 43-33 at half-time. But Kazma had begun to look increasingly dangerous as the match wore on and had come within four points at the end of the third quarter and, early into the last 10 minutes, had actually taken a 65-62 lead before Manama managed to pull in front again to take a 74-65 lead with three minutes left. Salah Mejri (217-C-1986), Latavious Williams (203-F/C-1989) and Abdulaziz Alhamidi then combined to bring Kazma closer at 74-80 before the tumultuous events of the last minute resulted in one of the most exciting finishes in all of basketball history. Courtesy of: gdnonline.com |
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| Eurobasket.com All-Latvian-Estonian Basketball League Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final Four MVP:  Gian Clavell (193-PG-1993) of PrometeyPlayer of the Year:  Matej Radunic (211-C-1996) of KeilaGuard of the Year:  Devin Harris (182-PG-1992) of ViimsiForward of the Year:  Kristaps Dargais (198-PF-1990) of BK OgreCenter of the Year: Matej Radunic (211-C-1996) of KeilaImport Player of the Year: Devin Harris (182-PG-1992) of ViimsiEuropean Player of the Year: Matej Radunic (211-C-1996) of KeilaCoach of the Year: Ronen Ginzburg of Prometey
First Team Devin Harris (182-PG-1992) of Viimsi Gian Clavell (193-PG-1993) of Prometey Karl-Johan Lips (200-SF-1996) of Viimsi Kristaps Dargais (198-PF-1990) of BK Ogre Matej Radunic (211-C-1996) of Keila
Second Team  Issuf Sanon (194-PG-1999) of Prometey Tyler Cheese (193-G-1996) of Rapla Kristers Zoriks (193-PG-1998) of VEF Riga Linards Jaunzems (200-PF-1995) of Ventspils Karlis Silins (209-C-1997) of Liepaja
Honorable Mention  Ondrej Balvin (217-C-1992) of Prometey Tomas Pavelka (217-C-2000) of Tartu Malik Toppin (206-C-1997) of Viimsi Tervell Beck (201-C-1996) of Valmiera Glass Davids Viksne (195-SF-2000) of LU Mihkel Kirves (200-PF-1996) of Parnu Emmanuel Wembi (205-C-1997) of Ventspils Nysier Brooks (213-C-1996) of VEF Riga Kristjan Kangur (202-PF-1982) of Tallinna Kalev Obrad Tomic (208-C-1993) of Rapla Andrii Voinalovych (207-PF-1999) of Tartu Rokas Gadiliauskas (211-C-1998) of Tallinna Kalev Volodymyr Shevchenko (200-PF-1994) of Tarvas Rain Veideman (194-SG-1991) of Tallinna Kalev Edgars Lasenbergs (187-PG-1995) of BK Ogre
All-Tournament Team Gian Clavell (193-PG-1993) of Prometey Ondrej Balvin (217-C-1992) of Prometey Kristers Zoriks (193-PG-1998) of VEF Riga Oleksandr Kovliar (191-PG-2002) of Kalev/Cramo Ty Gordon (183-PG-1998) of Tartu |
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| Gailiss' double-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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18-year old power forward Armands Gailiss (207-F/C-2004) had an amazing evening in the last round for Riga/Bball clas and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 16. He had a double-double of 26 points and 13 rebounds, while his team outclassed Salaspils (#10, 3-16) with 45-point margin 95-50. Riga/Bball clas maintains the 8th position in Latvian league. Riga/Bball clas 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 8-11 record. In the team's last game Gailiss had a remarkable 57.9% from 2-point range. He turned to be Riga/Bball clas' top player in his first season with the team. Gailiss has impressive league stats. He leads league in rebounds with 16.1rpg. Gailiss is in league's top in and averages solid 2.1bpg. Second best performed player last round was Reinis Avotins (205-F-2004). He is a forward in his first season at Riga/Bball clas. In the last game Avotins recorded impressive double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds. Of course together with Gailiss he helped Riga/Bball clas with another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Salaspils (#10, 3-16) 95-50. Riga/Bball clas' 8th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-11 record. Avotins is one of the most experienced players at Riga/Bball clas and similarly like Armands Gailiss has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another Riga/Bball clas' star - guard Markuss Mamajs (180-G-2004). Mamajs showcased his all-around game by recording 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in the last round. He was another key player of Riga/Bball clas, helping his team with a 95-50 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Salaspils (#10, 3-16). The chances of Riga/Bball clas ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 11 games, recording just eight victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Mamajs could help Riga/Bball clas to bring them higher in the standings. Mamajs has a great season in Latvia. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.9ppg (4th best) and assists with 4.5apg (6th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Kristians Pastors (193-F-2005) of Salaspils - 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Jekabs Kapustans (175-PG-2005) of Ogre - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Davis Ozers (194-SF-2004) of Ventspils Spars - 21 points and 9 rebounds 7. Harijs Kaupmanis (200-F-2005) of Ogre - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Ricards Liberts (197-SF-2005) of Bertanu - 18 points and 9 rebounds 9. Roberts Veveris (188-PG-2004) of Bertanu - 27 points and 5 rebounds 10. Markuss Lapsins (175-G-2004) of BJBS/AK VEF - 12 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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| LBL Round 2 of Quarter-Finals. Ogre and LU post wins - by Eurobasket News |
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Valmiera Glass - BK Ogre 79-92 BK Ogre outrebounded Valmiera Glass 42-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Kristaps Dargais (198-1990) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Gary Talton (185-1990, college: UIC) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. BK Ogre's coach Uldis Svede used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Justin McCall (198-1999, college: CSUB) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Bosnian Harun Zrno (198-2004) scored 18 points. Four BK Ogre and five Valmiera Glass players scored in double figures. Top scorers: BK Ogre: K.Dargais 21+16reb+6ast, G.Talton 16+7reb+6ast, K.Apsitis 14+1reb+1ast, U.Pinete 14+2reb+5ast, E.Lasenbergs 11+1reb+3ast, J.Poznaks 8+9reb+2ast Valmiera Glass: J.McCall 21+12reb+4ast, Z.Harun 18+2reb+1ast, T.Beck 15+4reb+1ast, V.Veveris 11+3reb+4ast, K.Kristofers 10+4reb+4ast, E.Kaufmanis 3+2reb+1ast LU - Liepaja 82-67 LU made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Liepaja was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international Davids Viksne (195-2000) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Ricards Vitolskis (185-2001) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four LU players scored in double figures. Even 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Karlis Zunda (198-1997) did not help to save the game for Liepaja. The former international center Karlis Silins (209-1997, college: FAU) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: LU: D.Viksne 16+7reb+2ast, R.Vitolskis 12+6reb+3ast, P.Miglinieks 11+2reb, R.Avotins 11+4reb+2ast, G.Kampuss 9+2reb+2ast, L.Blaus 8+6reb Liepaja: V.Ricards 14+1reb+1ast, K.Silins 10+8reb, K.Zunda 10+5reb+4ast, A.Helmanis 9+3reb+1ast, R.Birkans 8+3reb+5ast, V.Juris 7+4reb+3ast |
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| Best players of Lebanese LBL round 1 (Second Stage) - by Hoops Agents - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old had a double-double of 27 points and twelve rebounds, while his team crushed, Second Stage bottom-ranked team Hoops (#4, 0-1) with 25-point margin 103-78. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Sagesse to consolidate first place in the Lebanese LBL. But it's just the very beginning of the Second Stage and Sagesse won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Alexander had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Sagesse's top player in his first season with the team. University of Kansas graduate has very impressive stats this year. Alexander is in league's top in points (5th best: 22.8ppg) and averages solid 1.4bpg and 68.3% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American guard Mark Lyons (185-G-1989) of Homentmen. Lyons impressed basketball fans with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Bad luck as Homentmen lost that game 78-107 to Dynamo (2-0). The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Lyons is one of the most experienced players at Homentmen and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was international forward Mohamad Haidar (203-F/C-1990) of top-ranked Beirut Club. Haidar got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for eight rebounds . He was a key player of Beirut Club, leading his team to a 101-71 easy win against #3 ranked Champville in a game of the week. Beirut Club has a very good start of the Second Stage. But there was just one game played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Haidar also has a very good start of the Second Stage with very strong stats. Haidar has a very solid season. In 22 games in Lebanon he scored 17.9ppg. He also has 7.0rpg and FGP: 60.3%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Ahmad Ibrahim (198-G/F-1992) of Dynamo - 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Ghassan Tacca) of Champville - 19 points and 11 rebounds 6. Gerard Hadidian (201-F-1995) of Beirut Club - 17 points and 7 rebounds 7. Marlon Johnson (208-PF-1994) of Dynamo - 15 points and 7 rebounds 8. Romani Hansen (203-F-1997) of Hoops - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Jimmy Salem (190-G-1995) of Champville - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Kerwin Roach II (192-PF-1996) of Sagesse - 18 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Coach Ahmed Marei (ex Zamalek) agreed terms with Al Morog - by Abdul Hamid Addasi |
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Al Morog (D1) will be lead by experienced 64-year old Egyptian coach Ahmed Marei. Marei started the season at Zamalek in Egyptian league. He was coaching Egyptian Senior National Team between 2020 and 2021 and coached also U18 National Team back in 2018. Marei has coached previously also in United Arab Emirates (Shabab Al Ahli). His team won Egyptian League Regular Season in 2020 and 2021. |
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| Hawks grab No. 7 seed in East, hold off Heat 116-105 - by Eurobasket News |
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Quin Snyder's bags were packed in February for an overseas trip. He was going to spend time with some friends and family, see some coaches he's gotten to know over the years. Then the Atlanta Hawks called with a job offer, to bring him on as coach. And now Snyder's bags are packed again - for the playoffs, starting with a trip to Boston. Trae Young (6'1''-PG-1998, college: Oklahoma) scored 25 points, Clint Capela (6'10''-PF-1994) grabbed 21 rebounds and the Hawks earned the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Miami Heat 116-105 in a play-in tournament game Tuesday night. 'Our guys are trying to be the best version of ourselves at the end of the year,' Snyder said. 'The year's not over. So hopefully we can take this and continue to build on it. It's one game - but it was our game.' Dejounte Murray (6'4''-G-1996, college: Washington) added 18 points for the Hawks, who avenged a five-game Round 1 loss to Miami last season and earned an East first-round matchup with Boston that will start Saturday. Kyle Lowry (6'0''-PG-1986, college: Villanova) scored 33 points - his highest-scoring game in his two Miami seasons - for the Heat, who will host either Toronto or Chicago on Friday to decide the No. 8 seed and a spot against top overall seed Milwaukee in Round 1. The Raptors and Bulls play Wednesday; the winner of Friday's game opens the series against the Bucks on Sunday. Tyler Herro (6'5''-SG-2000, college: Kentucky) scored 26 for Miami, and Jimmy Butler (6'7''-G/F-1989, college: Marquette) finished with 21. 'Come Friday, we have to play the legit exact opposite of how we played tonight,' Butler said. For the Hawks, four reserves - Saddiq Bey (6'7''-F-1998, college: Villanova), Bogdan Bogdanovic (6'6''-SG-1992), Onyeka Okongwu (6'9''-F/C-2000, college: USC) and Jalen Johnson (6'8''-F-2001, college: Duke) - combined for 53 points. The Hawks improved to 3-0 all-time in play-in tournament games; that's the best mark in the league, one that New Orleans can match when it plays host to Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. And they earned this one on the boards. Atlanta outrebounded Miami 63-39, including 22-6 on the offensive glass that keyed a 26-6 edge in second-chance points. 'We all understand the moment and the time of year it is,' Young said. 'Credit our guys for being locked in, ready and focused on the game plan.' The Hawks took two timeouts in the first 3:53 of the third quarter, as most of what was a 24-point lead with 2:37 left in the first half - 63-39 Atlanta was the margin - got whittled away, and fast. Miami cut the margin to 15 by halftime, then opened the third quarter on a 16-6 run. Add it all up, and it was a 27-8 run in about 7 minutes of play to get the Heat within 71-66. But the Hawks had an answer then, and every other time the Heat made a run. The Atlanta lead was 13 again going into the fourth, and when Miami was within six midway through the final quarter, the Hawks scored five straight to restore a double-digit edge. And now, a team that was the East's No. 1 seed last spring is one game from elimination. 'Nothing about this season has been easy,' Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. 'We're going to do this the hard way.' Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Lakers outlast Wolves 108-102 in OT, advance to face Memphis - by Eurobasket News |
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Nearly everything about this season has been a grueling challenge for the Los Angeles Lakers, so nobody in a gold jersey really seemed surprised when Anthony Davis committed a baffling foul that allowed Minnesota's Mike Conley (6'1''-PG-1987, college: Ohio St.) to snatch a playoff berth from their hands with 0.1 seconds on the regulation clock. The Lakers simply absorbed the latest body blow to their championship hopes and played on. Five overtime minutes later, they finally claimed a postseason berth that seemed all but unattainable just a couple of months ago. LeBron James (6'8''-SF-1984) had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Lakers snagged the seventh spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a 108-102 victory over the short-handed Timberwolves in the NBA's play-in tournament Tuesday night. Conley hit three clutch free throws to tie it after Davis foolishly fouled him on a 3-point attempt, but the Lakers coolly kept rolling toward their 10th win in 12 games overall. Their reward is a date with the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round starting Sunday. 'It took everything out of us to get to where we are, and it took more out of us tonight,' Davis said. 'But we've got a couple of days before we go to Memphis to start preparing for them. It's been a battle. It's been an up-and-down season for us, but now is the time to show who we are, and we showed it tonight.' Dennis Schroeder (5'11''-PG-1993) scored 21 points, drilling a tiebreaking 3-pointer on a pass from James with 1.4 seconds left in regulation before icing the win with two free throws with 8.4 seconds left for the Lakers, who started the season 2-10 and sat six games below .500 at the trade deadline. 'Once you get to the end of things, to have everyone healthy, to be playing in the type of rhythm we're playing in, to defend at the level that we're defending at, going into the most important time of the year, you can't ask for a better situation,' Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. The Wolves still forced overtime when Conley hit his free throws after Davis stepped on his foot after he had already released a 3-point attempt. Davis and James said they had a mix-up about who was supposed to defend the shooter in the corner. 'The play was between me and AD, and we discussed it on the bench, and then we moved forward,' James said. 'We've still got five more minutes to play. That's how we started overtime. We was able to recalibrate. Get our game back.' Instead of getting down, the Lakers went back to work. 'That was totally on me,' said Davis, who had 24 points and 15 rebounds. 'He faded out of bounds where I was going. But it goes back to next-play mentality, and we got it done in overtime.' Los Angeles finally won it with defense, holding the Wolves to seven points in the final 11 minutes from midway through the fourth quarter while rallying from a 15-point deficit. Conley scored 23 points for Minnesota, which gave an inspired effort for the first three quarters while playing without starters Rudy Gobert (7'1''-C-1992) and Jaden McDaniels (6'11''-C/F-2000, college: Washington). Gobert is suspended for punching teammate Kyle Anderson during Minnesota's regular-season finale against New Orleans, while McDaniels is out indefinitely with a broken hand after punching a wall in frustration Sunday. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points for the Wolves, who will host New Orleans or Oklahoma City on Friday for the eighth spot and a first-round date with top-seeded Denver beginning Sunday. The Pelicans host the Thunder on Wednesday night, and Minnesota must then beat the winner to reach the playoffs for only the third time in 19 seasons. 'We expected to win this game,' Conley said. 'It's disappointing to lose. We had a lead and let it slip. This should be a different postgame speech. ... We've just got to be mentally and physically more engaged at the end, and we've got a couple of days to work on it.' After leading for most of the night, Minnesota went scoreless for six full minutes in the fourth quarter. Los Angeles began its comeback after Towns had to sit with his fifth foul, and it took the lead for good on a 3-pointer on the opening possession of OT by Rui Hachimura (6'8''-F-1998, college: Gonzaga), who had 12 points. The Wolves missed 11 consecutive shots before Anthony Edwards' dunk with 2:36 left in overtime. Edwards scored just nine points - more than 15 below his average - and left the court briefly in the second half to get tape on his left shoulder after taking an early fall. Schroeder stepped up tremendously for D'Angelo Russell, who had a nightmare game for Los Angeles against the team that traded him in February. Russell had eight assists, but scored two points on 1-of-9 shooting before getting benched down the stretch. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
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| NBL-US Tips Off April 14th - by Kevin Williams |
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For Immediate Release- April 12, 2023 The NBL-US season officially tips off Friday April 14th, 2023. The NBLTV Conference tips off with the host team Woodlands Warhawks takes the court for the first time as a member of the NBL against the Baytown Bobcats. In the second game the 3-time defending champion East HoUsTon United host the expansion Cypress Venom in what looks to be a great matchup of young talent. Saturday April, 15th big game will be the veteran Baytown Bobcats with new head coach DeAndre Townsel traveling to Louisiana to open the Louisiana Kingz era in the NBL-US. The 2023 Preseason Rankings 1. East Houston United 2. Baytown Bobcats 3. Lake Houston Flight 4. Louisiana Kingz 5. Cypress Venom 6. Woodlands Warhawks
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| Duke's Kyle Filipowski staying, but top-10 recruit seeks release - by Eurobasket News |
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Duke's basketball roster continued to take shape Tuesday with potential first-round pick Kyle Filipowski (7'0''-C-2003) announcing his decision to return to the Blue Devils and top-10 recruit Mackenzie Mgbako (6'8''-F-2004) requesting a release from his letter of intent. Filipowski was one of the best freshmen in the country this past season, averaging 15.1 points and 8.9 rebounds, leading the Blue Devils in both categories. He opened his career with three straight double-doubles, including 17 points and 14 rebounds against Kansas, quickly establishing himself as one of the best big men in college basketball. The 7-foot New York native was playing some of his best basketball down the stretch, going for 22 points and 13 rebounds in the regular-season finale at North Carolina and finishing with 20 points and 10 boards in the ACC tournament title game against Virginia. Filipowski was ranked No. 16 in ESPN's 2023 NBA draft rankings and now could put himself in position to be a top-five pick in the 2024 draft with a huge sophomore season. Almost as soon as Filipowski made his decision public, Mgbako announced his plans to reopen his recruitment. "After long thought, prayers and discussions with my parents and trusted advisors, I am writing to formally request a release from my NLI to Duke University," Mgbako wrote in a social media post. "While I have great appreciation and respect for the Duke coaching staff and fans for their interest in me, I feel that there will be other places for me to continue my basketball journey, so I will be re-opening the recruiting process to all schools." A 6-8 forward from New Jersey, Mgbako was the highest-ranked prospect in Duke's No. 2-ranked recruiting class. He was considered the No. 2 power forward in the 2023 class and the No. 8 overall player in the ESPN 100. Mgbako originally committed to Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils last April. But his role was going to be impacted by Filipowski's return. Scheyer is bringing back starters Tyrese Proctor, Mark Mitchell and now Filipowski. Point guard Jeremy Roach declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Even without Mgbako, Duke will still welcome four top-35 prospects to Durham this summer: Jared McCain (No. 12), Sean Stewart (No. 16), T.J. Power (No. 25) and Caleb Foster (No. 31). The Blue Devils are also in pursuit of centers in the transfer portal. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| Oregon's Kel'el Ware, former five-star big, commits to Indiana - by Eurobasket News |
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Indiana made a major splash on the transfer market Monday by landing a commitment from 7-footer Kel'el Ware (7'0''-C-2004),, who played his freshman season at Oregon after ranking as a five-star prospect in the Class of 2022. Ware ranks as the No. 3 transfer of the offseason at CBS Sports and showed glimpses of an appealing all-around skillset while playing 15.8 minutes off the bench for the Ducks in the 2022-23 season. His addition comes as the Hoosiers grapple with the departure of star center Trayce Jackson-Davis, who was a CBS Sports first-team All-American this past season -- his fourth season as a starter. Replacing him will be the responsibility of multiple players, but Ware should be able to handle many of the 34.5 minutes per game that Jackson-Davis played in the 2022-23 campaign. In his reserve role at Oregon, Ware averaged 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks while backing up leading scorer N'Faly Dante at center on a team featuring another towering former five-star prospect, Nathan Bittle, as part of the rotation. There is no such logjam of bigs at Indiana, though coach Mike Woodson has also secured a commitment from Ball State transfer big man Payton Sparks. Ware has the potential to blossom into one of the Big Ten's top shot blockers during the 2023-24 season and could also cement himself as a true stretch center if he can improve upon the 27.3% 3-point shooting mark that he posted during his true freshman season. Courtesy of: cbssports.com |
| LJ Cryer commits to Houston - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2020. Cryer graduated Morton Ranch High School (Katy, TX). He played also for Houston Hoops (TX) in AAU. Cryer helped his team make it to the UIL Class 6A regional Semifinals that year. He was named All-Greater Houston Player of the Year and Texas All-District 19-6A MVP. Cryer was also selected to Texas All-State First Team, MaxPreps High School All-America Honorable Mention, UIL Texas Class 6A All-State Team, Texas All-District 19-6A First Team and Houston Public School All-VYPE First Team in 2020. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was named to TABC All-Region Class 6A Region 3 Team in two consecutive years: 2018 and 2019. He was also voted to Texas All-State First Team and MaxPreps Junior All-America Honorable Mention in 2019. |
| Ross named Head Basketball Coach at North Carolina A&T - by Eurobasket News |
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North Carolina A&T Director of Athletics Earl M. Hilton III announced on Monday evening the appointment of Monte Ross as the new head men's basketball coach. Ross will become the 14th head coach in the history of the A&T men's basketball program. A&T will hold an introductory press conference for Ross at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Deese Ballroom inside the A&T Student Center. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Ross has spent the previous three seasons as an assistant coach with the Temple Owls. Before landing with the Owls, Ross spent 10 seasons (2006-16) as the head coach for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Delaware Blue Hens. 'This is an exciting time in North Carolina A&T Athletics, and coach Ross adds to that excitement,' said Hilton. 'Coach Ross brings a decade of head coaching experience in the CAA, where he was tasked with building a program. He had some outstanding seasons for the Delaware men's basketball program, and we think that translates well for us at North Carolina A&T as we strive to win championships in the CAA. We hired the best person to lead and mentor our young men on and off the court.' Ross gets to return to the area where he played college basketball. A 1992 graduate of Winston-Salem State, Ross played for legendary head coach Clarence 'Big House' Gaines from 1988-92. After spending 13 seasons as an assistant coach at various Division I programs, Ross became the Blue Hens' coach in 2006. In his sixth season at Delaware, he led the Blue Hens to an 18-14 record overall and a 12-6 mark in the CAA. The Blue Hens appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) before going 19-14 the following season, finishing second in the CAA with a 13-5 mark. He followed the second-place finish with one of the best seasons in Blue Hens program history. They posted a 25-10 record, winning the CAA regular-season title with a 14-2 record and the tournament championship. In advancing to the NCAA tournament, it marked just the fifth NCAA tournament appearance in program history and the first since 1999. For his efforts, Ross earned CAA Coach of the Year. The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association honored him with the Clarence 'Big House' Gaines Division I Coach of the Year award. In addition, he earned the National Association of Basketball Coaches UPS District 10 Coach of the Year award. He posted 132 wins at Delaware, the second most in program history. 'I want to thank Chancellor (Harold L. Martin) and athletics director Earl Hilton for the tremendous opportunity to join the North Carolina A&T family,' said Ross. 'North Carolina A&T has a very enthusiastic fan and alumni base, and they love basketball. The excitement and passion for the men's basketball program will be matched by our passion for building a first-class program where student-athletes believe in doing things the right way and to the best of their ability. With the support of Chancellor Martin, Mr. Hilton and the fans of Aggie Basketball, we can achieve it all here at A&T.' Ross also had tremendous success at Saint Joseph's as an assistant coach for 10 seasons (1996-06). In 2003-04, the Hawks went 27-0 during the regular season and rose to No. 1 in the nation before ending their season with a 30-2 record after a loss in the Elite Eight. Saint Joseph's made it to the postseason seven times during Ross' tenure there, including four NCAA appearances. Ross has also had assistant positions at Drexel (1994-96) and Lehigh (1993-94). He was on the staff that saw Drexel win its first-ever NCAA tournament game with an upset win over Memphis in 1996. Courtesy of: ncataggies.com |
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| Moser named Head Men's Basketball Coach at D2 Texas Tyler - by Eurobasket News |
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UT Tyler VP for Athletics Dr. Howard Patterson is pleased to announce Tim Moser as the next head men's basketball coach. Moser becomes the fifth head men's basketball coach in the history of the UT Tyler men's basketball program, and takes over the reigns of the men's program after helping guide the UT Tyler women's side to a 27-8 record and berth in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Elite Eight this season. Prior to his two recent seasons as Associate Head Coach for the women's basketball program at UT Tyler, Moser accrued a combined 20 seasons as a head coach between men's and women's basketball at the NCAA Division II and NJCAA levels. 'I am excited to take on the challenge of taking the reigns for the men's basketball program,' Moser said. 'UT Tyler has proven itself as a place where winning can be a consistent thing. I look forward to the opportunity to build something special. Thank you to Dr. Patterson and the hiring committee for entrusting me with the future of a program that is positioned for success.' Moser returns to the men's side of the collegiate game after serving as the Associate Head Coach for a remarkable turnaround within the UT Tyler women's basketball program. The Patriots went 19-9 in Moser's first season with the program in 2021-22, and most recently completed a 2022-23 season in which they claimed the NCAA South Central Regional Championship, advancing to the progam's first-ever NCAA Division II Elite Eight in the second season of postseason eligibility. 'UT Tyler Athletics is pleased to announce Tim Moser has been hired as it's new head men's basketball coach,' Dr. Patterson said. 'UT Tyler's academic reputation, teaching facilities, and faculty staff are second to none. Patriot Athletic's reputation is solidifying its place as equally talented nationally with its excellent coaches, support staff and facilities. Coach Moser is a high achiever and I have no doubt his teams will immediately be successful on and off the court.' Moser played a key role in the turnaround of a program that went 3-37 in the first two years of Division II competition in 2019-20 and 2020-21, to a 46-17 record under the guidance of head coach Rebecca Alvidrez and Moser in 2021-22 and 2022-23. Moser's most recent head coaching experience came prior to his role with the Patriots, as he served as the head men's basketball coach at Eastern Wyoming College from 2018-2021. He turned around a program that had six straight losing seasons prior to his arrival in 2018 and guided the Lancers to an NJCAA Region IX Final Four berth in 2020-2021 in just his third season at the helm of the program before joining the women's basketball staff at UT Tyler. As a head coach, Moser holds a 511-173 career record (.747%) and has won 13 conference championships en route to 12 conference or region coach of the year accolades. Combined with his totals as an assistant coach, Moser has coached 20 conference championship teams during his storied career. Prior to his stint at Eastern Wyoming, Moser spent six seasons as the lead assistant coach on the women's side at Colorado State University, helping lead the Rams to an an unprecedented four consecutive regular-season Mountain West championships, a feat no other men's or women's basketball team has accomplished in Mountain West history. Among the other accomplishments during his time in Fort Collins, the Rams won a conference tournament championship, made four postseason appearances and earned the program's first postseason win since 2003. Much of Moser's success as a head coach came in a six-year stint as head coach of Alaska Anchorage women's basketball program. Moser elevated the Seawolves among the nation's elite in NCAA Division II women's basketball, tallying a record of 150-31 over six seasons. Moser's .829 win percentage was the ninth-best of any active head coach over that stretch, regardless of NCAA division (I, II or III). While head coach of the Seawolves, Moser's athletes combined to receive two WBCA All-America honors, three WBCA All-America Honorable Mentions, a CoSIDA Academic All-America selection, four Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year accolades, two GNAC Championships MVP distinctions, five GNAC Newcomer of the Year awards, a GNAC Freshman of the Year honor, 18 all-conference nods and four WBCA All-West Regional accolades. Prior to Moser's arrival in Anchorage, the Seawolves had averaged 10.7 wins per season over their previous six campaigns (2000-06). In his first season at UAA (2006-07), Moser led the Seawolves to a 23-6 record, their first NCAA Division II Tournament victory in seven seasons and the eighth-largest turnaround of any Division II school that year. Moser earned his first Great Northwest Athletic Conference Coach of the Year accolade that season, an honor he would claim two more times in his tenure. UAA went on to advance at least as far as the second round of the NCAA Division II Tournament in each of his next five seasons as head coach, including consecutive Final Four appearances in 2008 and 2009 and a third NCAA Elite Eight berth in 2012. Among the team's accomplishments over that stretch were three NCAA West Region titles, two GNAC regular-season crowns, two GNAC Tournament titles and a pair of 30-win seasons. In Moser's six-year stretch as UAA head coach, only two other Division II women's programs posted as many victories as the Seawolves and none were ranked in the coaches' top 25 for as many consecutive weeks (81). The Seawolves further distinguished themselves by dropping no lower than to a No. 19 ranking during those 81 weeks, a claim no other Division II club could make over that span. Moser played his college basketball at UAA, and returned to coach there in April 2006 after his first head coaching job at Otero (Colo.) Junior College. While at OJC, he coached both the men and women, winning 74 percent of his games and nine conference coach of the year honors. Moser coached the OJC men exclusively the final two seasons after six years leading both teams, and finished his tenure with a 309-109 overall record as a head coach. Moser also made academics an emphasis for his teams, and at Alaska Anchorage, his players combined to earn 19 GNAC All-Academic honors. While at OJC, 15 athletes earned Academic All-America honors and 52 were named Academic All-Region. The men ranking among the nation's top five teams in terms of grade-point average in five different season, while his women's teams had a top-10 academic rank in all six of his season. Moser is a graduate of CSU-Pueblo, earning his bachelor's degree in social sciences. 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| Corey Webster (ex Mornar) signs at Al Ahly - by Abdul Hamid Addasi | |||
He has been also a member of New Zealand international program for some years. Webster has regularly played for New Zealand senior team since 2008 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2006. He represented New Zealand at the FIBA Oceania Championship 24 years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 2 games: Score-1 (19.0ppg), 1.5rpg, Assists-5 (2.5apg), Steals-3 (1.0spg). Webster is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and of course North America). Webster has played previously professionally in Australia (Perth Wildcats and New Zealand Breakers), China (Guangsha Lions and Guizhou), Greece (Koroivos), Israel (Ironi Nahariya), Italy (RO Virtus), Serbia, New Zealand (Heat, Saints and Bulls) and Egypt (Al Ittihad). He won New Zealand NBL championship title in 2011, 2014 and 2017. He was voted to Australiabasket.com New Zealand NBL All-Domestic Players Team in 2010, 2014, 2017 and 2022. Webster attended Lambuth University until 2008 and it is his 15th (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
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| Best players of North Macedonian Prva Liga round 21 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The guard had the game-high 38 points adding two rebounds and three assists for Kozuv in his team's victory, helping them to beat Gostivar (#4, 14-7) 94-87. Kozuv maintains the 8th position in North Macedonian Prva Liga. Kozuv 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 9-12 record. In the team's last game Gordon had a remarkable 64.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Kozuv's top player in his first season with the team. Bowling Green State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Gordon is league's best scorer averaging so far 27.1ppg. Gordon is in league's top in assists (4th best: 5.3apg) and averages solid 2.1spg and 58.5% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Serbian power forward Nenad Zivcevic (203-PF-1987, agency: Mansfield and Associates) of Kumanovo. Zivcevic impressed basketball fans with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Of course Kumanovo cruised to a 89-82 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked Strumica (#12, 2-20). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Kumanovo keeps 11th position. 16 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Kumanovo managed to get this year. Zivcevic is well-known by Kumanovo fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Georgian Giorgi Korsantia (207-F/C-1998, agency: BIG) of Gostivar (#4). Korsantia scored 19 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Korsantia's great performance Gostivar lost 87-94 to the lower-ranked Kozuv (#8, 9-12). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Gostivar needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 14 victories and 7 lost games. Korsantia has a great season in North Macedonia. After 20 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 12.6rpg (#1 in league). He also has 2.2spg and FGP: 61.3%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Stefan Krstajic (190-G-1995) of Strumica - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Emeka Obukwelu (203-F-1998) of Strumica - 20 points and 13 rebounds 6. Jure Planinic (206-F-2000) of Euro Nickel - 22 points and 10 rebounds 7. Eric Nottage (187-G-1994) of Rabotnicki - 14 points and 9 assists 8. Ramo Rizvic (203-F-1987) of Kozuv - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Domen Bratoz (186-PG-1993) of Kozuv - 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Sead Hadzifejzovic (202-F/C-1989) of Pelister - 21 points, 8 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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| LNB 2023 - Olimpia Kings ink Christian Alaekwe, ex Regatas - by Francisco Vega | |
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Olimpia Kings (LNB) agreed terms with American guard Christian Alaekwe (193cm-86kg, college: St.Thomas, TX) for upcoming 2023 season. Alaekwe just played at Regatas in Peruvian LBL league. He helped them to win the Liga de Lima Apertura title. Alaekwe graduated from University of St. Thomas, TX in 2022 and it is his first season as a professional player. |
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| LNB 2023 - Olimpia Kings ink Christian Alaekwe, ex Regatas - by Francisco Vega | |
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Olimpia Kings (LNB) agreed terms with American guard Christian Alaekwe (193cm-86kg, college: St.Thomas, TX) for upcoming 2023 season. Alaekwe just played at Regatas in Peruvian LBL league. He helped them to win the Liga de Lima Apertura title. Alaekwe graduated from University of St. Thomas, TX in 2022 and it is his first season as a professional player. |
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| Vinales' 49-point game gives him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 49 points adding three rebounds and eight assists for Legia in his team's victory, helping them to edge out GTK (#15, 8-18) 136-135. Legia is placed at 4th position in Polish league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Legia will need more victories to improve their 17-9 record. In the team's last game Vinales had a remarkable 100.0% from 2-point range and got eight three-pointers out of 12 attempts. He turned to be Legia's top player in his first season with the team. Kyle Vinales averages this season 21.2ppg and 5.8apg. Second best performed player last round was Earl Rowland (189-PG-1983) of GTK. He is Bulgarian-American guard in his first season at GTK. In the last game Rowland recorded impressive double-double of 30 points and 16 assists. Bad luck as GTK was edged by the higher-ranked Legia (#4, 17-9) 136-135. This loss caused GTK to drop to 15th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-18 record. Rowland is a newcomer at GTK and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to center Barret Benson (208-C-1997) of Spojnia (#6). Benson showcased his all-around game by recording 18 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. He was a key player of Spojnia, leading his team to a 92-82 win against the lower-ranked Twarde Pierniki (#16, 6-20). Spojnia needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 16 victories and 10 lost games. Benson has a great season in Poland. After 18 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.9rpg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Michal Michalak (196-G/F-1993) of Stal - 25 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Phil Fayne II (206-C/F-1997) of King - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Aigars Skele (193-G-1992) of Stal - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 13 assists 7. Adam Kemp (208-F-1990) of Sokol - 12 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Courtney Fortson (180-PG-1988) of Spojnia - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Przemyslaw Zolnierewicz (196-G/F-1995) of Zastal - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists 10. Daniel Szymkiewicz (195-G-1994) of Astoria - 20 points, 3 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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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Vaqueros (7-2) recorded its second loss in Mayaguez on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Indios (5-4) 80-62. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Vaqueros. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. American point guard Tyreke Evans (198-1989, college: Memphis) fired 28 points for the winners. The other American import power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios moved-up to second place, which they share with Ponce and Carolina. Defending champion Vaqueros still keep top position with two games lost. Indios is looking forward to face league's second-placed Atleticos in San German in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vaqueros will play at home against the league's leader Piratas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Quebradillas. First ranked Piratas (8-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 3rd ranked Capitanes (5-3) 88-86 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Capitanes. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 6 blocks. Brandon Knight contributed with 23 points and 5 assists for the winners. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) replied with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds for Capitanes. Piratas maintains first position with 8-2 record. Capitanes at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. Piratas will play against league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Capitanes will play on the road against Cariduros in Fajardo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. A very close game took place in Manati between Gigantes and Osos. Second ranked Gigantes (5-4) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Osos (2-8). Gigantes managed to escape with a 2-point win 102-100 on Monday evening. Ismael Cruz scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Davon Jefferson responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gigantes maintains second position with 5-4 record having just two points less than leader Quebradillas, which they share with Ponce and Mayaguez. Osos lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Gigantes will meet Grises (#5) in the next round. Osos will play against Indios and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Fajardo defeated Guaynabo in a road game 99-98. Santurce beat San German at home 90-80. Quebradillas lost to Ponce on the opponent's court 87-94.
Guaynabo - Fajardo 98-99 There was no surprise in Guaynabo where 6th ranked Mets (1-8) were edged by third ranked Cariduros (4-5) 99-98 on Monday. Cariduros made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cariduros made 8 blocks. American center Elijah Holman (208-1989, college: Detroit) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) chipped in 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) responded with 21 points and 5 assists and guard Jermaine Miranda (190-2001, college: CBU) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Five Mets players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cariduros maintains third position with 4-5 record having just three points less than leader Quebradillas. Mets lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Cariduros will meet at home Capitanes (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Mets will play against Cangrejeros and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Fajardo: E.Holman 22+12reb, E.Andujar 20+6reb+6ast, J.Febres 19+1reb+3ast, M.Camper 9+4reb+3ast, D.Vaughn 8+3reb+3ast, K.Maura 5+1reb+3ast Guaynabo: J.Paige 21+4reb+5ast, J.Miranda 19+10reb+1ast, M.Creek 19+3reb+4ast, O.Medina 11+6reb+2ast, O.Branch 10+8reb+6ast, K.Mauras 8+1reb+2ast Mayaguez - Bayamon 80-62 Top ranked Vaqueros (7-2) recorded its second loss in Mayaguez on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Indios (5-4) 80-62. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Vaqueros. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. American point guard Tyreke Evans (198-1989, college: Memphis) fired 28 points for the winners. The other American import power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios moved-up to second place, which they share with Ponce and Carolina. Defending champion Vaqueros still keep top position with two games lost. Indios is looking forward to face league's second-placed Atleticos in San German in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vaqueros will play at home against the league's leader Piratas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mayaguez: T.Evans 28+4reb+3ast, K.Wesson 18+9reb+4ast, J.Early Jr. 10+2reb+2ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 9+4reb+6ast, J.Cintron 6+11reb+3ast, K.Guerra 5+1reb Bayamon: I.Romero 15+7reb+1ast, J.Wiley 12+5reb+1ast, J.Mojica 10+5reb+5ast, J.Villegas 10+3reb+1ast, N.Butler Lind 6+3ast, B.Gonzalez 4+1reb Manati - Carolina 100-102 A very close game took place in Manati between Gigantes and Osos. Second ranked Gigantes (5-4) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Osos (2-8). Gigantes managed to escape with a 2-point win 102-100 on Monday evening. Strangely Osos outrebounded Gigantes 50-38 including 35 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international Christopher Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds. Four Gigantes and five Osos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gigantes maintains second position with 5-4 record having just two points less than leader Quebradillas, which they share with Ponce and Mayaguez. Osos lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Gigantes will meet Grises (#5) in the next round. Osos will play against Indios and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Carolina: E.Clark 20+7reb+1ast, A.Franklin 17+8reb, V.Rudd 17+4reb+3ast, I.Cruz 16+6reb+7ast, J.Rosario 14+2reb+1ast, J.Garcia 7+3reb+4ast Manati: L.Tejada 23+2reb+3ast, C.Ortiz 23+16reb+2ast, D.Jefferson 22+15reb+5ast, I.Sosa 13+6reb+2ast, A.Morales 13+3reb+6ast, K.Young 6+4reb+2ast Quebradillas - Arecibo 88-86 Important game to mention about took place in Quebradillas. First ranked Piratas (8-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 3rd ranked Capitanes (5-3) 88-86 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Capitanes. Piratas made 16-of-18 charity shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 6 blocks. The other American import guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) contributed with 23 points and 5 assists for the winners. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) replied with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds and naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands point guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) added 14 points in the effort for Capitanes. Piratas maintains first position with 8-2 record. Capitanes at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. Piratas will play against league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Capitanes will play on the road against Cariduros in Fajardo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Quebradillas: B.Knight 23+1reb+5ast, H.Whiteside 22+17reb+1ast, T.Rolon 18+3reb+8ast, C.Emory 8+5reb+2ast, M.Basabe 8+6reb, A.Colon 7+5reb+1ast Arecibo: P.Bass 31+12reb+1ast, W.Hodge 14+2reb+3ast, A.Harrison 11+6reb+2ast, D.Clemente 7+3reb+4ast, V.Liz 7+1ast, J.Rodriguez 6+3reb+1ast Santurce - San German 90-80 There was a small surprise in Santurce where fourth ranked Cangrejeros (3-4) defeated much higher ranked Atleticos (6-2) 90-80 on Tuesday. Cangrejeros made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. The former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard David Stockton (180-1991, college: Gonzaga) chipped in 21 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international forward Jose Rodriguez (201-1992, college: Texas Southern) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cangrejeros maintains fourth position with 3-4 record. Loser Atleticos keep the second place with two games lost. Cangrejeros will meet Mets (#6) in the next round. Atleticos will play against Indios (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Santurce: A.Matias 23+12reb, D.Stockton 21+4reb+7ast, I.Palermo 17+3reb+1ast, C.Duran 12+8reb+7ast, D.Pardon 8+12reb, R.Clemente 4+2reb San German: N.Cole 16+6reb+8ast, J.Rodriguez 15+8reb+1ast, T.Bishop 13+4reb, T.Fernandez 10+4reb+6ast, L.Hernandez 10+2reb, G.Sanabria 5+1reb Ponce - Quebradillas 94-87 There was an upset in Juana Diaz where top-ranked Piratas (8-2) were defeated by fifth ranked Leones (5-4) 94-87 on Tuesday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Leones made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. American forward Cameron Oliver (203-1996, college: Nevada) scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 16 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) scored 27 points and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Four Leones and five Piratas players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Carolina and Mayaguez. Loser Piratas still keep top position with two games lost. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play against the league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ponce: C.Oliver 19+9reb+4ast, T.Jones 16+3reb+3ast, J.De Jesus 16+10reb+6ast, M.Rosario 13+3reb+1ast, A.Ford 10+5reb+1ast, L.Christian 7+1reb Quebradillas: B.Knight 27+3reb+5ast, H.Whiteside 25+12reb, T.Rolon 13+2reb, C.Emory 11+5reb, W.Cruz 10+4reb+3ast, R.Harris 1+6reb+3ast |
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The 31-year old player was the main contributor (30 points, three rebounds and seven assists) to his team's victory, helping them to edge out Manati (#6, 2-8) 94-90. It allowed Quebradillas to consolidate first place in the Puerto Rican BSN. Quebradillas have a solid 8-1 record. In the team's last game Knight had a remarkable six three-pointers out of 9 attempts. He just recently signed at Quebradillas, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former University of Kentucky star has very solid stats this year. Knight is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.3ppg. Knight is in league's top in assists (6th best: 6.1apg) and averages impressive 42.1% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last week's games was young American center Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-C-1994) of Humacao. Parker-Rivera had a very good evening with a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as Humacao lost that game 82-101 to slightly higher-ranked Ponce (#5, 4-4). Humacao managed to keep the same 5th spot in Group A. 7 lost games are too many comparing to just two victories Humacao managed to get this year. Parker-Rivera is one of the most experienced players at Humacao and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last week was American guard Elfrid Payton (191-G-1994) of Manati (#6). Payton scored 22 points and passed six assists. Despite Payton's great performance Manati lost 90-94 to the higher-ranked Quebradillas (#1, 8-1). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Manati can only dream about fighting for top spots in Group A. They have rather bad season and 2-8 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Payton has individually a great season in Puerto Rico. After only 5 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 7.4apg (best passer). Other top performing players last week: 4. Emmanuel Andujar (197-F-1993) of Fajardo - 12 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Jezreel De Jesus (185-G-1991) of Ponce - 26 points and 5 assists 6. Christian Negron (201-F-1998) of Ponce - 14 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Mitch Creek (196-F/G-1992) of Guaynabo - 19 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Earl Clark (208-PF-1988) of Carolina - 27 points and 5 rebounds 9. Luis Hernandez (206-F-1988) of San German - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Hassan Whiteside (213-C-1989) of Quebradillas - 21 points and 8 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Cousins has an 11-year NBA career with the Kings, Pelicans, Warriors, Rockets, Clippers, Bucks and Nuggets. He has career averages of 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds in 654 games. He is a four-time NBA All-Star that is still trying to get back into the NBA for next season. His last stint in the league was last season with the Nuggets. Guaynabo has a 1-8 record, losing their last seven. Their next game is Wednesday against Santurce. |
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Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Doha: Al Arabi (#4) and Al Gharafa (#8). Al Arabi (5-2) won against visiting Al Gharafa (2-5) 94-90. Al Arabi looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American Xavier Ford (203-1993, college: Buffalo) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 10 assists. American-Nigerian guard Kelechi Ajukwa (201-1995, college: Charlotte) contributed with 25 points for the winners. American guard Kenny Brown (188-1991, college: Ferris St., agency: SLN) replied with 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals for Al Gharafa. Al Arabi have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Qatar Club and Al Shamal. Al Gharafa at the other side dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Al Arabi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Qatar Club. Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Doha: Al Gharafa (#8) and Al Ahli (#7). Al Gharafa (2-5) won against visiting Al Ahli (2-6) 73-58. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kenny Brown (188-1991, college: Ferris St., agency: SLN) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Mohd Yousuf Mohmmed who added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. American-Nigerian forward Stephen Ugochukwu (201-1996, college: McNeese St.) responded with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. Al Gharafa moved-up to seventh place. Al Ahli lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. Al Gharafa's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Sadd. Bottom-ranked Al Khor is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Qatar Club (5-2) 73-65 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Brian Halums who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds, 16 assists and 5 steals. Even 24 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals by Ameer Jackson did not help to save the game for Al Khor. Qatar Club moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Arabi and Al Shamal. Loser Al Khor still closes the standings with seven games lost. Qatar Club's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Arabi. In the last game of round 8 Al Wakrah was beaten by Al Shamal on the road 90-85. The most impressive performance of 8th round was 41 points (!!!) and 6 steals by Donte McGill of Al Wakrah.
Qatar Club - Al Khor 73-65 Bottom-ranked Al Khor is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Qatar Club (5-2) 73-65 on Saturday evening. Qatar Club outrebounded Al Khor 41-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 41 assists. The winners were led by American guard Brian Halums (196-1997, college: UAFS) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds, 16 assists and 5 steals and Serbian Dejan Janjic (198-1995) supported him with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Even 24 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals by American point guard Ameer Jackson (193-1994, college: WSSU) did not help to save the game for Al Khor. His fellow American import power forward Tony Criswell (205-1991, college: Missouri) added 21 points for the guests. Qatar Club moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Arabi and Al Shamal. Loser Al Khor still closes the standings with seven games lost. Qatar Club's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Arabi. Top scorers: Qatar Club: D.Janjic 26+11reb+11ast, H.Woods II 25+2reb+2ast, B.Halums 20+16reb+16ast, F.Mark 2+1reb+1ast, A.Badara Ndoye 0, A.Abdalla 0+2reb+2ast Al Khor: A.Jackson 24+8reb+8ast, T.Criswell 21+2reb+2ast, R.Ghanem 8+5reb+5ast, D.Djibrirou 5+2reb+2ast, M.Nayef 3+4reb+4ast, O.Salem 2+6reb+6ast Al Arabi - Al Gharafa 94-90 The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Doha: Al Arabi (#4) and Al Gharafa (#8). Al Arabi (5-2) won against visiting Al Gharafa (2-5) 94-90. Al Arabi looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American Xavier Ford (203-1993, college: Buffalo) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 10 assists. American-Nigerian guard Kelechi Ajukwa (201-1995, college: Charlotte) contributed with 25 points for the winners. American guard Kenny Brown (188-1991, college: Ferris St., agency: SLN) replied with 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals and the former international center Mohd Yousuf Mohmmed (204-1982) added 14 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Al Gharafa. Four Al Gharafa players scored in double figures. Al Arabi have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Qatar Club and Al Shamal. Al Gharafa at the other side dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Al Arabi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Qatar Club. Top scorers: Al Arabi: X.Ford 37+10reb+10ast, K.Ajukwa 25+3reb+3ast, A.Khaled 12+3reb+3ast, M.Lashin 7, O.Seck 6+6reb+6ast, D.Ousmane 4+2reb+2ast Al Gharafa: K.Brown 33+7reb+7ast, N.Muslic 20+3reb+3ast, A.Wade 14+1reb+1ast, M.Yousuf Mohmmed 14+9reb+9ast, M.Ousseynou 5+9reb+9ast, R.Abdulla 2+2reb+2ast Al Gharafa - Al Ahli 73-58 Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Doha: Al Gharafa (#8) and Al Ahli (#7). Al Gharafa (2-5) won against visiting Al Ahli (2-6) 73-58. Al Gharafa made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 41 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kenny Brown (188-1991, college: Ferris St., agency: SLN) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and the former international center Mohd Yousuf Mohmmed (204-1982) who added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. American-Nigerian forward Stephen Ugochukwu (201-1996, college: McNeese St.) responded with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists and international forward Ndoye Seydou (205-1999) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Al Gharafa moved-up to seventh place. Al Ahli lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. Al Gharafa's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Sadd. Top scorers: Al Gharafa: K.Brown 22+6reb+6ast, N.Muslic 18+5reb+5ast, M.Yousuf Mohmmed 14+10reb+10ast, C.Aiken 9+9reb+9ast, M.Ousseynou 6+5reb+5ast, A.Wade 4+3reb+3ast Al Ahli: S.Ugochukwu 16+13reb+13ast, J.Hudson 14+5reb+5ast, N.Seydou 14+6reb+6ast, N.Mohamed 5+4reb+4ast, K.Abdi 4+9reb+9ast, A.Sultan 3 Al Shamal - Al Wakrah 90-85 The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Al Shamal's (5-2) home victory over 6th ranked Al Wakrah (3-4) in Doha 90-85 on Saturday. They outrebounded Al Wakrah 44-23 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Al Shamal looked well-organized offensively handing out 44 assists comparing to just 23 passes made by Al Wakrah's players. The winners were led by Egyptian power forward Moustafa Elmekawi (204-1994) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists and American guard Sindou Diallo (190, college: Montana Tech) supported him with 31 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 9 steals. Five Al Shamal players scored in double figures. Even 41 points (!!!) and 6 steals (on 16-of-21 shooting from the field) by American guard Donte McGill (190-1995, college: FIU, agency: Green Sports Management) did not help to save the game for Al Wakrah. The former international center Ndour Mame Souleye (206-1987) added 12 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks for the guests. Al Shamal moved-up to second place, which they share with Qatar Club and Al Arabi. Al Wakrah lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with four games lost. Al Shamal will meet bottom-ranked Al Khor (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Wakrah will have a break next round. Top scorers: Al Shamal: S.Diallo 31+5reb+5ast, A.Mitrovic 20+4reb+4ast, M.Elmekawi 12+16reb+16ast, F.Sadikovic 11+3reb+3ast, S.Osayande 10+12reb+12ast, H.Ibn 6+4reb+4ast Al Wakrah: D.McGill 41+2reb+2ast, E.Saeed 12+4reb+4ast, N.Mame Souleye 12+7reb+7ast, J.Crosby 9+4reb+4ast, E.Mohamed 5+2reb+2ast, A.Al-Darwish 3+2reb+2ast |
| Xavier Ford's triple-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He recorded a triple-double of 37 points adding also 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while his team edged out Al Gharafa (#7, 2-5) 94-90. Al Arabi is placed at 3rd position in Qatari league. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Al Arabi will need more victories to improve their 5-2 record. In the team's last game Ford had a remarkable 64.3% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He just recently signed at Al Arabi, being already a very valuable addition to the team. The University of Buffalo graduate has very impressive stats this year. Ford is in league's top in points (8th best: 23.8ppg), rebounds (6th best: 10.0rpg), assists (6th best: 10.0apg) and averages solid 59.6% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Donte McGill (190-G-1995, agency: Green Sports Management) of Al Wakrah. He is American guard in his first season at Al Wakrah. In the last game McGill recorded impressive 41 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as Al Wakrah lost that game 85-90 to the higher-ranked Al Shamal (#2, 5-2). Al Wakrah managed to keep the same 6th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 3-4 record. McGill is one of the most experienced players at Al Wakrah and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 31.0ppg (#1). His other stats are also decent: 6.1rpg and 6.1apg. Former Florida International University star McGill is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Third place about best performers goes to guard Sindou Diallo (190-G) of league's second-best Al Shamal. Diallo got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. He went also for five rebounds and five assists. He was a key player of Al Shamal, leading his team to a 90-85 win against the lower-ranked Al Wakrah (#6, 3-4). Al Shamal 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. Diallo has a great season in Qatar. After only 7 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 23.9ppg (7th best). He also has 5.9spg and FGP: 57.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Dejan Janjic (198-SG-1995) of Qatar Club - 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists 5. Brian Halums (196-G-1997) of Qatar Club - 20 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists 6. Kenny Brown (188-G-1991) of Al Gharafa - 33 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Ameer Jackson (193-PG-1994) of Al Khor - 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists 8. Moustafa Elmekawi (204-F/C-1994) of Al Shamal - 12 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists 9. Stephen Ugochukwu (201-F-1996) of Al Ahli - 16 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists 10. Shane Osayande (200-F-1993) of Al Shamal - 10 points, 12 rebounds and 12 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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Player of the Year:  Mihailo Jovicic (190-PG-1999) of Radnicki KGGuard of the Year: Nikola Djonlic (184-PG-1993) of PirotForward of the Year:  Aleksa Brbaklic (195-F-1995) of Joker S.Center of the Year: Mihailo Todorovic (210-C-1995) of Radnicki KGBest Scorer of the Year: Vuk Borovicanin (203-F-2001) of BekoBest Rebounder of the Year: Vuk Borovicanin (203-F-2001) of BekoBest Assister of the Year: Petar Sparovic (175-PG-1989) of Mladost SPBest Stealer of the Year: Nikola Djonlic (184-PG-1993) of PirotBest Blocker of the Year: Pavle Stepanovic (205-F-2002) of PirotCoach of the Year: Stevan Mijovic of Radnicki KG
First Team Mihailo Jovicic (190-PG-1999) of Radnicki KG Nikola Djonlic (184-PG-1993) of Pirot Mateja Todoric (190-G-1998) of Gajdobra Aleksa Brbaklic (195-F-1995) of Joker S. Mihailo Todorovic (210-C-1995) of Radnicki KG
Second Team Bosko Bumbic (191-G-2001) of Star NS Nino Celebic (191-G-1991) of Joker S. Dusan Filipovic (188-F-1992) of Pirot Pavle Stepanovic (205-F-2002) of Pirot Nikola Siladji (208-F/C-1992) of Pelister
Third Team Vuk Djordjevic (196-G-1991) of Mykonou Milic Blagojevic (200-G/F-1991) of Radnicki KG Stefan Balmazovic (201-PF-1989) of Euro Nickel Vuk Borovicanin (203-F-2001) of Beko Dragan Maric (204-C-1993) of Gajdobra
Honorable Mention Djuro Dautovic (200-SF-2001) of Radnicki KG Zoran Krstanovic (204-F/C-1982) of Joker S. Vuk Vasic (198-F-2002) of Pirot Milos Vukicevic (203-F-1994) of Pirot Ognjen Matovic (198-F-2004) of FMP BG Danilo Mijatovic (206-F/C-1983) of Star NS Marko Popovic (203-F/C-2000) of Radnik SU Andrija Simovic (206-PF-1995) of Radnik SU Ognjen Ivkovic (2002) of Slodes BG Dusan Popovic (2000) of Slodes BG Dragomir Jovic (1994) of Morava Aleksandar Miletic (203-PF-1987) of Morava Aleksandar Nikolic (1997) of Mladost SP Lazar Stankovic (204-F/C-1999) of Mladost SP Dragoslav Papic (205-PF-1987) of Klik A. Petar Grojic (195-SG-2001) of Klik A. Edin Veskovic (196-F-1993) of Zitko Basket Nemanja Sevic (1999) of Napredak Aleksa Krsmanovic (197-F/G-1999) of Zeljeznicar C. Predrag Radovanovic (1996) of Gajdobra |
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| Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian U20 League Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | |||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Jurij Visnikar (187-PG-2003) of Jance
All-Tournament Team Nal Belko (183-PG-2004) of Jance Luka Lampret (198-F-2004) of Jance Matic Mikus (207-C-2003) of Ilirija Jon Dolnicar (2004) of Slovan Vukasin Todorovic (202-F-2004) of C.Olimpija mladi |
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| KBL Round 5 of Quarter-Finals. Goyang advance into Final Four - by Eurobasket News |
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Mobis Phoebus - Goyang 71-77 American power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Jong-hyun Lee chipped in 24 points. American forward Gaige Prim (203-1999, college: Missouri St.) responded with 27 points and 9 rebounds and guard Seong-Jin Shin (190-1999) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Mobis Phoebus: G.Prim 27+9reb+2ast, L.Woosuk 15+7reb+3ast, S.Shin 14+7reb+5ast, J.Jang 7+6reb+2ast, A.Rhon Jhay 5+1reb+1ast, J.Knox 2+2reb Goyang: D.Lawson 30+13reb+7ast, L.Jong-hyun 24+1reb, H.Choi 6+4reb, S.Jeon 5+2reb+2ast, J.Lim 5+5reb+1ast, K.Kim 3+4reb+1ast |
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| Jeremy Pargo agreed terms with Real Betis - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Pargo is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to nine different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Pargo has played previously professionally in China (Aviators, Guangsha Lions and Monkey Kings), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Rishon), Italy (Venezia and Napoli), Lebanon (Champville), Russia (PBC CSKA Moscow), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers, GS Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies), NBA G League (Santa Cruz Warriors), Big3 (3's Company and Triplets) and The Basketball Tournament (Overseas Elite and Few Good Men). He won Israeli Premier League championship title in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2011 and 2015. Pargo was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Honorable Mention in 2010 and 2021. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Real Betis. He graduated from Gonzaga University in 2009 and it is his 14th (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| Spanish LEB Silver round 26 best performance: Lionel Kouadio - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Ivorian Guard Lionel Kouadio (191-G-2001) had an amazing evening in the last round for Moron, receiving a Hoops Agents LEB Silver Player of the Week award for round 26. The 21-year old player had a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds, while his team outclassed Tormes (#14, 7-19) with 29-point margin 96-67. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings in West. Moron maintains the 10th position in their group in Spanish LEB Silver. Moron is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 10-16 record. In the team's last game Kouadio had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. It was one of impressive evenings for him as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Lionel Kouadio averages this season 10.8ppg. The second best player in last round's games was Serbian Viktor Kovacevic (203-F) of Palma. Kovacevic had a very good evening with a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Palma lost that game 82-87 to slightly lower-ranked Cornella (#6, 14-12). Palma managed to keep the same 5th spot in East. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 16-10 record is not bad and everything may still change. Kovacevic is a newcomer at Palma, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Hunter Preston (201-F) of Alginet (#12). Preston scored 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds. He was a key player of Alginet, leading his team to a 84-46 easy win against slightly higher-ranked Huesca (#10, 9-17). The chances of Alginet not to end season at such low position in East, however are less than slim as they have already lost 18 games, recording just eight victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Preston could try to bring Alginet's a little bit higher in the standings. Preston has individually a great season in Spain. After 26 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.5ppg (3rd best) and rebounds with 8.7rpg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Josep Perez (184-PG-1994) of Godella - 30 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Vinicius Da Silva (212-C-2001) of Sant Antoni - 14 points and 15 rebounds 6. Alex Llorca (192-G-1989) of Cornella - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Maximiliano Sole (195-F-1988) of Baskonia B - 13 points and 15 rebounds 8. Daniel de la Rua (181-PG-1997) of Sant Antoni - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Danrad Knowles (208-F-1992) of L'Hospitalet - 16 points and 8 rebounds 10. Alvaro Martinez (199-F-2003) of Talavera - 22 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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| Andric's 19 points give him Hoops Agents LEB Gold Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 19 points adding five rebounds and four assists for Andorra in his team's victory, helping them to beat Melilla (#18, 6-22) 92-82. Andorra maintains the 2nd position in Spanish LEB Gold. They are still close to the very top. Andorra would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 25-4 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Andric as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Mihajlo Andric averages this season 10.6ppg. Second best performed player last round was Barra Njie (191-PG-2001) of Iraurgi SB. He is Swedish guard in his first season at Iraurgi SB. In the last game Njie recorded impressive 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. It was enough for Iraurgi SB to edge slightly lower-ranked Albacete (#17, 6-22) by 5 points 79-74. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. But Iraurgi SB managed to improve slightly their position in standings taking 16th place. 21 lost games are too many comparing to just seven victories Iraurgi SB managed to get this year. Njie is a newcomer at Iraurgi SB and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Eric Stutz (203-F-1992) of Castello (#10). Stutz scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds. He was a key player of Castello, leading his team to a 87-86 win against the higher-ranked Estudiantes (#4, 18-10). Castello needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 14 lost games. Stutz has a great season in Spain. After 27 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.9ppg (3rd best). He also has FGP: 55.3% and 3PT: 43.6%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Oliver Arteaga (207-C-1983) of Oviedo - 14 points and 6 rebounds 5. Felipe Dos Anjos (218-C-1998) of Andorra - 14 points and 10 rebounds 6. Mirza Bulic (207-SF-1992) of Cantabria - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Ivan Aurrecoechea (204-F-1995) of Albacete - 14 points and 12 rebounds 8. Clevon Brown (203-F-1998) of Oviedo - 22 points and 8 rebounds 9. Petar Aranitovic (194-G-1994) of Almansa - 27 points and 3 rebounds 10. Kevin Bercy (201-F-1994) of Caceres - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Hogsbo - IK Eos 94-90 Hogsbo players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by IK Eos' players. Naturalized Israeli guard Jonathan Peleg (191-1994) notched 24 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and point guard Emil Lundstedt (179-1994) supported him with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by forward Andreas Von Uthmann (197-1996) did not help to save the game for IK Eos. Point guard Adnan Karovic (188-1988) added 17 points and 13 rebounds for the guests. Four Hogsbo and five IK Eos players scored in double figures. Top scorers: IK Eos: A.Von Uthmann 24+17reb+4ast, A.Karovic 17+13reb+2ast, S.Viktor 16+1ast, J.Johansson 13+3reb, M.Nikola 12+6reb+1ast, O.Karlsson 8+5reb+2ast Hogsbo: J.Peleg 24+4reb+6ast, E.Lundstedt 20+8reb+6ast, W.Lukas 17+3reb+2ast, C.Stewart 16+10reb+2ast, F.Hellgren 6+3reb+5ast, O.Andersson 4+3reb+1ast Helsingborg - AIK Basket 94-94 Hogsbo players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by IK Eos' players. Naturalized Israeli guard Jonathan Peleg (191-1994) notched 24 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and point guard Emil Lundstedt (179-1994) supported him with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by forward Andreas Von Uthmann (197-1996) did not help to save the game for IK Eos. Point guard Adnan Karovic (188-1988) added 17 points and 13 rebounds for the guests. Four Hogsbo and five IK Eos players scored in double figures. Top scorers: IK Eos: A.Von Uthmann 24+17reb+4ast, A.Karovic 17+13reb+2ast, S.Viktor 16+1ast, J.Johansson 13+3reb, M.Nikola 12+6reb+1ast, O.Karlsson 8+5reb+2ast Hogsbo: J.Peleg 24+4reb+6ast, E.Lundstedt 20+8reb+6ast, W.Lukas 17+3reb+2ast, C.Stewart 16+10reb+2ast, F.Hellgren 6+3reb+5ast, O.Andersson 4+3reb+1ast Eskilstuna - Ockelbo 80-64 Eskilstuna made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Guard Einar Bradd (187-2000) notched 22 points to lead the effort and forward Adam Karahmetovic (189-1998) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Four Eskilstuna players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by forward Chris Singhateh (196-1990, college: Friends) did not help to save the game for Ockelbo. Canadian-Vincentian forward Opong Bramble (201-1997, college: CBU, agency: Helping Ballers) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Ockelbo: C.Singhateh 14+7reb+1ast, E.Jonsson 13+4reb, O.Bramble 12+9reb, E.Stark 9+3reb+6ast, F.Unger 6+3reb+1ast, L.Max 4+9reb+1ast Eskilstuna: E.Bradd 22+3reb+2ast, M.Larsson 13+8reb+1ast, A.Karahmetovic 13+6reb+5ast, J.Ninkingira 12+4reb+4ast, S.Finden 7+1reb+2ast, A.Sandeberg 7+3reb+4ast Tureberg - Norrort 79-86 Norrort had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard David Niklasson (193-1995, college: N.Platte CC) notched 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and guard Mattias Herlitz (190-1994) supported him with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 31 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by guard Gustav Moberg (189-2000) did not help to save the game for Tureberg. Guard Joel Svensson (185-1996) added 23 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Tureberg: G.Moberg 31+3reb+2ast, J.Svensson 23+5reb+5ast, J.Thornblom 6+10reb, S.Hasan 5+3reb, O.Jernberg 5+1ast, J.David 4+5reb Norrort: D.Niklasson 37+7reb+1ast, L.Liam 14+2reb+1ast, M.Herlitz 12+11reb+6ast, A.Kasper 9+4reb+1ast, A.Gotthard 8+5reb, J.Ehlde 2+1ast |
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| Galloway's 18 points and 8 rebounds give him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 18 points adding eight rebounds for Massagno in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Neuchatel (#5, 12-13) with 26-point margin 90-64. It allowed Massagno to consolidate first place in the Swiss league. Massagno have a solid 22-3 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Galloway as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Jonathan Galloway averages this season 10.9ppg and 7.3rpg. Second best performed player last round was Jaizec Lottie (188-G-1998) of Monthey. He is American guard in his first season at Monthey. In the last game Lottie recorded impressive 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Bad luck as Monthey was edged by the higher-ranked Geneve (#4, 15-10) 73-72. Monthey is still in a red zone at 7th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 11-15 record. Lottie is a newcomer at Monthey and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.5ppg (#7). He also recorded 4.9 assists per game. Third place about best performers goes to forward DeVante Brooks (198-PF, agency: Players Group) of Nyon (#9). Brooks scored 16 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Nyon, leading his team to a 86-83 win against the higher-ranked Lugano (#6, 12-14). The chances of Nyon not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 16 games, recording just nine victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Brooks could try to bring Nyon's a little bit higher in the standings. Brooks has individually a great season in Switzerland. After 25 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.7rpg (3rd best). He also has 1.1bpg and FGP: 59.3%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Colin Dougherty (193-G-1996) of Nyon - 27 points and 2 rebounds 5. Roberto Kovac (190-G/F-1990) of Fribourg - 24 points and 4 assists 6. Isaiah Ross (193-G/F-1996) of Lugano - 30 points and 5 rebounds 7. Robert Zinn (197-PG-1995) of Lugano - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists 8. Isaiah Williams (201-F-1992) of Massagno - 14 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Natan Jurkovitz (202-F-1995) of Fribourg - 21 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Julian Roche (211-C/F-1997) of Swiss Central - 21 points and 8 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| T1 League Round 40: Aquas are defeated by TB Herobears - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most important game in the last round was the one between third ranked Aquas (14-14) and fourth ranked TB Herobears (14-14) on Sunday night. Aquas were defeated by TB Herobears 99-87. TB Herobears dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Aquas' 26 and made 31-of-39 free shots (79.5 percent) during the game, while Aquas only scored ten points from the stripe. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when TB Herobears made 9 blocks. 29 personal fouls committed by Aquas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 21 rebounds and the other American import forward Perry Jones III (211-1991, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) who added 13 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks during the contest. At the losing side American forward Xavier Alexander (196-1988, college: S.Nazarene) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Aquas' coach rotated thirteen players in this game, but that didn't help. TB Herobears moved-up to third place, which they share with Kaohsiung A. TB Herobears is looking forward to face Suns (#5) in Taichung in the next round. Aquas will have a break next round. The game in Taoyuan was also worth to mention about. Second ranked GhostHawks (18-9) played at the court of 6th ranked Leopards (6-22). GhostHawks managed to secure a 8-point victory 92-84. The winners were led by American center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and Sim Bhullar supported him with 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 19 points and 19 rebounds by American Deyonta Davis (211-1996, college: Michigan St., agency: MSG) did not help to save the game for Leopards. Leopards' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. GhostHawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-9 record having four points less than leader N.Taipei CTBC. Leopards lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. GhostHawks will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leopards will play again on the road against the league's second-placed GhostHawks (#2) in Tainan and hope to get back on the winning track.
Taoyuan L. - Tainan GH 84-92 The game in Taoyuan was also worth to mention about. Second ranked GhostHawks (18-9) played at the court of 6th ranked Leopards (6-22). GhostHawks managed to secure a 8-point victory 92-84. GhostHawks dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Leopards' 30. They outrebounded Leopards 58-47 including a 47-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. GhostHawks players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The winners were led by American center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar (226-1992, college: NM State) supported him with 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 19 points and 19 rebounds by American Deyonta Davis (211-1996, college: Michigan St., agency: MSG) did not help to save the game for Leopards. Guard Wei Cheng (180-1991) added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Leopards' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. GhostHawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-9 record having four points less than leader N.Taipei CTBC. Leopards lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. GhostHawks will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leopards will play again on the road against the league's second-placed GhostHawks (#2) in Tainan and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Taoyuan L.: C.Wei 23+5reb+6ast, D.Davis 19+19reb, J.Lu 14+2reb+3ast, L.Cheng-Feng 14+1reb, Y.Liu 6+9reb+2ast, R.Laku 4+6reb+1ast Tainan GH: R.Upshaw 24+14reb+2ast, S.Bhullar 20+9reb+2ast, S.Deguara 19+11reb, W.Yen-lun 11+7reb+2ast, C.Han 9+3reb, W.Chien 7+7reb TB Herobears - Kaohsiung A. 99-87 The most important game in the last round was the one between third ranked Aquas (14-14) and fourth ranked TB Herobears (14-14) on Sunday night. Aquas were defeated by TB Herobears 99-87. TB Herobears dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Aquas' 26 and made 31-of-39 free shots (79.5 percent) during the game, while Aquas only scored ten points from the stripe. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when TB Herobears made 9 blocks. 29 personal fouls committed by Aquas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 21 rebounds and the other American import forward Perry Jones III (211-1991, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) who added 13 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks during the contest. At the losing side American forward Xavier Alexander (196-1988, college: S.Nazarene) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and American-Filipino guard Jason Brickman (183-1991, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Aquas' coach rotated thirteen players in this game, but that didn't help. TB Herobears moved-up to third place, which they share with Kaohsiung A. TB Herobears is looking forward to face Suns (#5) in Taichung in the next round. Aquas will have a break next round. Top scorers: Kaohsiung A.: H.Yu 16+3reb, J.Brickman 14+6reb+11ast, L.Hu 14+2reb, X.Alexander 12+14reb+6ast, L.Wei-Ting 10+12reb+1ast, T.Chiu 8+2reb TB Herobears: M.Qualls 37+21reb+1ast, H.Thabeet 20+3reb, P.Jones III 13+9reb+6ast, Y.Chiang 11+2reb+5ast, P.Chou 10+3reb+1ast, T.Huang 4+1reb+2ast |
| Ke's double-double lands him SBL Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He got a double-double of 14 points and 10 assists, while his team beat Taiwan Beer (#3, 9-13) 76-70. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Yulon Luxgen to consolidate first place in the Taiwanese SBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Yulon Luxgen has a very solid 14-8 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. It's Ke's second year at Yulon Luxgen and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Ke has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (8th best: 11.1ppg), assists (2nd best: 5.5apg) and averages solid 57.3% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Tzu-Kang Wang (183-G-1993) of Taiwan Beer. He is a guard in his 3rd season at Taiwan Beer. In the last game Wang recorded impressive 28 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as Taiwan Beer lost that game 70-76 to slightly higher-ranked Yulon Luxgen (#1, 14-8). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Taiwan Beer still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 9-13 record. Wang is one of the most experienced players at Taiwan Beer and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 12.7ppg (#4). Third place about best performers goes to another Yulon Luxgen's star - forward Walter Sharpe (206-F/C-1986). Sharpe showcased his all-around game by recording 12 points, eleven rebounds (!!!) and twelve assists (!!!) in the last round. He was another key player of Yulon Luxgen, helping his team with a 76-70 win against #3 ranked Taiwan Beer. Yulon Luxgen confirms their top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 8 lost games. Sharpe has a great season in Taiwan. After 21 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.0ppg (3rd best), rebounds with 12.2rpg (2nd best) and assists with 4.3apg (4th best). He also has 1.9bpg and FGP: 53.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Chi-Ying Wu (180-PG-1998) of Yulon Luxgen - 27 points and 2 rebounds 5. You-Hsu Chen (195-F/G-1990) of Bank of Taiwan - 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Tavarion Nix (201-SF-1992) of Taiwan Beer - 12 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Max Mahoney (203-PF-1998) of Bank of Taiwan - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Po-Sheng Chang (185-G-1987) of Bank of Taiwan - 17 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Hsiang-Wei Pan (190-F-1994) of Bank of Taiwan - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Gabriel Humphery (195-F-1997) of Taiwan Beer - 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Washburn's double-double lands him PLeague+ Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 38 points and 16 rebounds, while his team was edged out by Kings (#1, 24-8) 90-89. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Pilots maintains the 3rd position in Taiwanese PLeague+. Pilots is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 17th lost game this season out of 33 games. In the team's last game Washburn had a remarkable 59.1% from 2-point range. He turned to be Pilots' top player in his first season with the team. University of Utah graduate has very impressive stats this year. Washburn is in league's top in points (5th best: 21.3ppg) and averages solid 57.3% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Femi Olujobi (206-C/F-1996, agency: Slash Sports) of Steelers. He is Jamaican-American in his first season at Steelers. In the last game Olujobi recorded impressive 35 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course Steelers cruised to a 112-103 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked Lioneers (#5, 12-20). Despite this victory they still are dead at the bottom. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 11-21 record. Olujobi is a newcomer at Steelers and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.7ppg (#8). He also registered 10.6 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to Will Artino (211-C/F-1992) of Lioneers (#5). Artino scored 23 points and grabbed nineteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Artino's great performance Lioneers lost 103-112 to slightly lower-ranked Steelers (#6, 11-21). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Lioneers not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 20 games, recording just twelve victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Artino could try to bring Lioneers' a little bit higher in the standings. Artino has individually a great season in Taiwan. After 20 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.7ppg (9th best) and rebounds with 15.0rpg (2nd best). Will Artino has also Taiwanese passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jeremy Lin (191-PG-1988) of Steelers - 25 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists 5. Gokul Natesan (196-F-1994) of Steelers - 27 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Chris McCullough (208-F-1995) of Dreamers - 24 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Jeff Ayres (206-F-1987) of Pilots - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Michael Singletary (198-F-1988) of Fubon Braves - 24 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Kenny Manigault (195-G/F-1991) of Kings - 28 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Kuo-Hao Kao (179-PG-1998) of Lioneers - 29 points and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Rice's 52-point game gives him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He had the game-high 52 points adding nine rebounds and four assists for Taichung Suns in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Taoyuan L. (#6, 6-22) 97-93. Taichung Suns maintains the 5th position in Taiwanese league. Taichung Suns is currently ranked second from the bottom. They need more victories to improve their 8-18 record. In the team's last game Rice had a remarkable nine three-pointers out of 13 attempts. He just recently signed at Taichung Suns, being already a very valuable addition to the team. University of Illinois graduate has very impressive stats this year. Rice is league's best scorer averaging so far 31.8ppg. Rice is in league's top in and averages solid 2.5spg. Second best performed player last round was Michael Qualls (197-G-1994) of TB Herobears. He is American guard in his first season at TB Herobears. In the last game Qualls recorded impressive double-double of 34 points and 11 rebounds. Of course he led TB Herobears to another comfortable win 112-96 over the higher-ranked N.Taipei CTBC (#1, 22-5) being unquestionably team leader. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. TB Herobears consolidated its place in top 4 of the standings. His team's 14-14 record is not bad at all. Qualls is one of the most experienced players at TB Herobears and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Deyonta Davis (211-PF-1996, agency: MSG) of Taoyuan L. (#6). Davis scored 26 points and grabbed nineteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Davis' great performance Taoyuan L. lost 93-97 to slightly higher-ranked Taichung Suns (#5, 8-18). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Taoyuan L. can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 6-22 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Davis has individually a great season in Taiwan. After 22 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.0rpg (9th best). He also has 2.1bpg and FGP: 63.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Dwight Howard (211-C-1985) of Taoyuan L. - 23 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Hasheem Thabeet (218-C-1987) of TB Herobears - 16 points and 10 rebounds 6. Nick King (201-F-1995) of N.Taipei CTBC - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Kristijan Krajina (208-C-1990) of N.Taipei CTBC - 13 points and 11 rebounds 8. Jie-Ming Lu (183-G-1995) of Taoyuan L. - 18 points and 4 assists 9. Perry Jones III (211-F-1991) of TB Herobears - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Mohammad Al Bachir (188-F-1998) of N.Taipei CTBC - 16 points, 2 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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| Angola-Rodas number one in Turkey BSL for round 23 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old player had a double-double of 35 points and 11 rebounds, while his team beat Merkezefendi (#10, 10-14) 109-101. Pinar Karsiyaka maintains the 3rd position in Turkish BSL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Pinar Karsiyaka will need more victories to improve their 18-6 record. In the team's last game Angola-Rodas had a remarkable 60.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Pinar Karsiyaka's top player in his first season with the team. Former Florida State University star has very solid stats this year. Angola-Rodas is in league's top in points (7th best: 17.0ppg) and averages impressive 2.1spg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Tyrique Jones (206-F/C-1997, agency: Pensack Sports) of league's leader Turk Telekom. Jones had a very good evening with a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds. Of course Turk Telekom cruised to a 79-67 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Besiktas (#14, 8-16). Of course Turk Telekom still keep the league's top spot. His team lost just three games this season, while they won 21 matches. Jones is a newcomer at Turk Telekom, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Jamar Smith (191-G-1987, agency: Inception Sports) of Bahcesehir (#12). Smith got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for four assists. Despite Smith's great performance Bahcesehir lost 90-94 to the higher-ranked Galatasaray (#7, 11-13). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Bahcesehir not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 15 games, recording just nine victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Smith could try to bring Bahcesehir's a little bit higher in the standings. Smith has a very solid season. In 20 games in Turkey he scored 12.9ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Boubacar Toure (213-C-1995) of Tofas - 18 points and 14 rebounds 5. Kenan Sipahi (197-PG-1995) of Pinar Karsiyaka - 35 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Jordon Crawford (168-PG-1990) of Buyukcekmece - 37 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Kenny Chery (180-PG-1992) of Petkim - 31 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Dogus Ozdemiroglu (191-PG-1996) of Darussafaka - 26 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Jordan Morgan (204-C-1991) of Konyaspor - 23 points and 9 rebounds 10. Jeremy Simmons (204-C-1989) of Petkim - 19 points and 11 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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| Adediran number one in Ukrainian Higher League for round 5 - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 40-year old player had a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds, while his team outclassed Sambir (#2, 6-2) with 44-point margin 108-64. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Rivne to consolidate first place in the Ukrainian Higher League. Rivne have a solid 7-1 record. It's Adediran's second year at Rivne and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Aleksey Adediran averages this season 17.3ppg and 6.7rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young Nikita Kohut (197-F-2002) of Khmelnytskyi. Kohut had a very good evening with a double-double of 28 points and 15 rebounds. Of course he led Khmelnytskyi to another comfortable win 84-66 over the lower-ranked Kalush-PNU (#9, 5-3) being unquestionably team leader. This victory allowed Khmelnytskyi to move up to 3rd position in the standings. His team lost just one game this Second Stage, while they won 4 matches. Kohut is well-known at Khmelnytskyi and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.0ppg (#8). He also registered 8.7 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was center Yevgen Brechko (206-C-1992) of Invasport (#4). Brechko scored 27 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Invasport, leading his team to a 88-70 easy win against the lower-ranked Kalush-PNU (#9, 5-3). Invasport is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 4-1 record is not that bad... Brechko has a very solid season. In 9 games in Ukraine he scored 21.3ppg. He also has 11.9rpg, 3.2apg and FGP: 62.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Denis Spiridonov (191-F-1982) of Kalush-PNU - 27 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists 5. Denys Koshovets (202-F-1990) of Uzhgorod - 23 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Andriy Gutsaliuk (192-G-1996) of Vinnitsky Zubry - 38 points and 4 rebounds 7. Nikita Tsurkan (185-G-2001) of Che-Basket - 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Maksym Mochalov (201-F-1995) of Politekhnik-2 - 31 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Oleksii Soloviov (192-F-1997) of Rivne - 27 points and 3 rebounds 10. Sergey Zayets (185-F-1995) of Sambir - 19 points, 9 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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| Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Player of the Year: Volodymyr Koniev (203-F-1989) of Budivelnyk Guard of the Year: Maksym Zakurdaev (196-PG-1993) of DniproForward of the Year: Volodymyr Koniev (203-F-1989) of BudivelnykCenter of the Year: Maksim Sandul (207-F/C-1991) of BudivelnykDomestic Player of the Year: Volodymyr Koniev (203-F-1989) of BudivelnykImport Player of the Year: BJ Maxwell (194-SG-1997) of CherkasyDefensive Player of the Year: Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-PG-1998) of Polit-HalychynaCoach of the Year: Valerii Plekhanov of Budivelnyk
First Team Maksym Zakurdaev (196-PG-1993) of Dnipro Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-PG-1998) of Polit-Halychyna Vadim Zaplotinskiy (200-F-1997) of Kyiv Basket Volodymyr Koniev (203-F-1989) of Budivelnyk Maksim Sandul (207-F/C-1991) of Budivelnyk
Second Team Sergey Startsev (190-PG-1997) of Hoverla BJ Maxwell (194-SG-1997) of Cherkasy Vadim Zaplotinskiy (200-F-1997) of Kyiv Basket Roman Morozov (204-F-1998) of Zaporizhye Sergii Skira (210-C-2000) of Cherkasy
Honorable Mention Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-G/F-1988) of Budivelnyk Evgeni Tkachenko (203-F-1983) of BIPA O. Yaroslav Kadygrob (195-G-1991) of BIPA O. Danya Kingsby (185-G-1998) of Kyiv Basket Ihor Dubonenko (197-SF-1998) of Kyiv Basket Vladlen Berezhnyy (199-F-1995) of Polit-Halychyna Oleksandr Tishchenko (206-F/C-1989) of Polit-Halychyna Oleg Rudakov (194-F-1994) of Stariy Lutsk Anton Buts (203-F-1988) of Zaporizhye Stanislav Tymofeyenko (205-F-1989) of Dnipro |
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| British BBL round 24 best performance: Zach Jackson - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 25-year old player was the main contributor (29 points, nine rebounds and three assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Newcastle E. (#9, 8-24) 87-78. Leicester R. is placed at 2nd position in British BBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Leicester R. will need more victories to improve their 22-10 record. In the team's last game Jackson had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He has many years of experience at Leicester R., through which he has constantly improved. Zach Jackson averages this season 16.2ppg and 5.4rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Dirk Williams (198-G-1994) of Manchester G.. Williams had a very good evening with a double-double of 35 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Manchester G. lost that game 90-96 to the higher-ranked London L. (#1, 30-4). Manchester G. managed to keep the same 5th spot in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 17-16 record is not bad and everything may still change. Williams is a newcomer at Manchester G., but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.4ppg (#2). Third on the list of top players last round was American Rashad Hassan (203-C/F-1989) of Plymouth P. (#8). Hassan scored 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was a key player of Plymouth P., leading his team to a 89-87 win against slightly lower-ranked Surrey S. (#10, 3-29). The chances of Plymouth P. not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 22 games, recording just eleven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Hassan could try to bring Plymouth P.'s a little bit higher in the standings. Hassan has individually a great season in United Kingdom. After 32 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 6.9rpg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Tajh Green (203-F-1998) of Manchester G. - 21 points and 15 rebounds 5. Devearl Ramsey (183-PG-1997) of Sheffield S. - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Kyle Johnson (195-G-1988) of Newcastle E. - 26 points and 8 rebounds 7. Thomas Bell III (198-F-1998) of Bristol Flyers - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Larry Austin Jr. (188-G-1996) of Cheshire P. - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Aaron Best (193-SG-1992) of London L. - 28 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Fahro Alihodzic (208-C-1989) of Caledonia G. - 15 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| URUGUAY |
| Stats Leaders - LUB |
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Malvin - Urupan 96-92 Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) helped adding 18 points and 5 assists. Malvin's coach Federico Camina used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was guard Donald Robinson (192-1989, college: WVU Tech) with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman LeBryan Nash (201-1992, college: OK State) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Malvin: A.Hilliard 18+4reb+5ast, L.Capalbo 15+3reb+2ast, I.Aska 13+3reb+2ast, D.Hamilton 12+13reb+11ast, M.Souberbielle 12+2reb, K.Wachsmann 10+8reb+2ast Urupan: D.Robinson 25+10reb+4ast, L.Nash 23+7reb+3ast, Z.Riauka 16+11reb+3ast, M.Sarni 12+6reb+4ast, F.Martinez 10+3reb+3ast, M.Dogliotti 3+1reb+2ast Bigua - L.Borges 90-74 Bigua looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for guard Santiago Vidal (180-1989, agency: Pro Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 7 assists. Brazilian center Luis Santos (194-1994) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. Bigua's coach Diego Cal used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) scored 7 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Bigua: S.Vidal 22+3reb+7ast, D.Sims 16+1reb+4ast, L.Santos 15+8reb+1ast, M.Rojas 13+4reb+2ast, I.Loriente 9+1reb+1ast, A.Gonzalo 5+3reb+1ast L.Borges: A.Pruitt 14+12reb+2ast, A.Federico 13+1reb+1ast, L.Morales 12+2reb+4ast, G.Semiglia 10+2reb+4ast, R.Glenn 7+8reb+3ast, M.Zubiaurre 7+1reb+1ast Defensor - Nacional 92-73 Defensor made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game, while Nacional only scored four points from the stripe. Defensor looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Nacional helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American forward Dion Wright (201-1993, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: Inception Sports) who scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). American-Haitian forward Wes Alcegaire (198-1994, college: BGSU) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham) who recorded 22 points and 6 rebounds and Sebastian Izaguirre (207-1985) added 17 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Nacional's coach Gonzalo Fernandez rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Defensor: D.Wright 21+9reb+4ast, W.Alcegaire 17+5reb+4ast, S.Massa 13+3reb, Q.Thomas 12+7reb+3ast, S.Ottonello 11+1ast, F.Terra 9+2reb+3ast Nacional: B.Frazier 22+6reb+2ast, S.Izaguirre 17+3reb+1ast, F.Pereiras 11+2reb+5ast, J.Johnson 11+7reb+1ast, G.McGhee 6+9reb+1ast, A.Acosta 4+4reb+2ast Hebraica - Penarol 91-79 Hebraica dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Penarol's 30. It was a good game for American power forward Franklin Hassell (203-1988, college: ODU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Naturalized Italian point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) contributed with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American power forward Charles Thomas (202-1986, college: Arkansas) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and German forward Robin Benzing (208-1989) added 19 points in the effort for Penarol. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Pablo Lopez tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Hebraica: L.Parodi 23+5reb+7ast, F.Hassell 21+13reb+2ast, A.Henriquez 19+5reb, E.Oglivie 13+9reb+4ast, B.Garcia 9+4reb+1ast, J.Ducasse 4+4reb Penarol: R.Benzing 19+3reb+2ast, C.Thomas 19+10reb+1ast, A.Lopez 12+5reb+3ast, L.Roberts 11+8reb, N.Borsellino 10+1reb+1ast, J.Zanotta 6+4reb+11ast |
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He had a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds, while his team beat Brillantes (6-4) 97-90. Heroes is placed at 2nd position in Venezuelan league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Heroes will need more victories to improve their 6-4 record. In the team's last game Bautista had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He just recently signed at Heroes, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Bautista has impressive league stats. He is league's best passer with 8.4apg. Bautista is in league's top in and averages solid 3.3spg,68.5% FGP and 41.5% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was Jhonatan Araujo (206-F/C-1996) of Centauros. He is Spanish-Dominican Rep. forward in his first season at Centauros. In the last game Araujo recorded impressive double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds. It was enough for Centauros to edge slightly higher-ranked Gaiteros (5-5) by 5 points 79-74. Centauros' 5th position in Western Conference West has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 5-5 record is not bad and everything may still change. Araujo is one of the most experienced players at Centauros and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Elijah Minnie (206-PF-1994) of Panteras (#3). Minnie scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds. He was a key player of Panteras, leading his team to a 85-70 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Diablos (#5, 1-7). Panteras needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in Eastern Conference East. Their record at this point is 5 victories and 5 lost games. Minnie has a very solid season. In 10 games in Venezuela he scored 13.6ppg. He also has 1.4bpg and FGP: 71.4%. Minnie attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. Raimer Santana (183-PG-1997) of Diablos - 28 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 5. David Nickelberry (201-G/F-1998) of Gladiadores - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Danny Arias (193-G/F-1997) of Centauros - 15 points and 9 rebounds 7. Orlando Johnson (193-G-1989) of Heroes - 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Glen Rice Jr. (198-F-1991) of Brillantes - 27 points 9. JD Williams (196-G-1997) of Llaneros - 15 points and 4 assists 10. Jeremy Hollowell (203-SF-1994) of Brillantes - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| SPB Round 12: Piratas lose their first game against Guaiqueries - 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 Piratas (8-1) in La Guaira on Monday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Guaiqueries (6-5) 67-65. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Piratas. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Piratas 44-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) who added 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Piratas' coach Melvyn Lopez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaiqueries maintains second position with 6-5 record behind leader Piratas, which they share with Panteras. Piratas at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Panteras (#3) and Diablos (#5). Diablos were defeated at home 87-93 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by the former international swingman Pedro Chourio (186-1990, agency: Pro Sports) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 assists and Avry Holmes supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Even 26 points by Dominican point guard Raimer Santana (183-1997) did not help to save the game for Diablos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panteras have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Guaiqueries. Diablos lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diablos' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Spartans. The game between Top Four teams took place in Caracas. First ranked host Broncos (8-2) defeated 3rd ranked Taurinos (3-8) 103-95. The best player for the winners was Garly Sojo who had a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 8 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was JD Weatherspoon who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Broncos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-2 record. Loser Taurinos dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. Broncos will meet at home league's second-placed Trotamundos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Taurinos will play against Toros and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Guaros lost to Trotamundos on the opponent's court 92-100. Cocodrilos managed to outperform Guaiqueries in a home game 72-62. Toros were rolled over Llaneros on the road 79-59.
Piratas - Guaiqueries 65-67 The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Piratas (8-1) in La Guaira on Monday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Guaiqueries (6-5) 67-65. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Piratas. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Piratas 44-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) who added 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Dominican point guard Miguel Dicent (190-1994, college: Morehead St.) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. Piratas' coach Melvyn Lopez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaiqueries maintains second position with 6-5 record behind leader Piratas, which they share with Panteras. Piratas at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Guaiqueries: T.Efianayi 19+5reb+3ast, T.McLean 14+5reb+2ast, G.Correa 10+3reb+1ast, F.Centeno 8+5reb+3ast, J.Satchell 7+3reb+2ast, L.Valera 5+6reb Piratas: M.Dicent 14+2reb+4ast, J.Suero 14+7reb+4ast, Q.Davis 12+4reb+2ast, J.Vargas 10+8reb, R.Jesus 7+2reb, D.Ramirez 4+3reb Broncos - Taurinos 103-95 The game between Top Four teams took place in Caracas. First ranked host Broncos (8-2) defeated 3rd ranked Taurinos (3-8) 103-95. Broncos forced 23 Taurinos turnovers. Strangely Taurinos outrebounded Broncos 52-39 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Garly Sojo (196-1999, agency: Pro Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 8 steals. American swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) chipped in 23 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American JD Weatherspoon (198-1992, college: Toledo) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Dazon Ingram (196-1997, college: UCF) added 14 points, 18 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Five Broncos and four Taurinos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Broncos have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-2 record. Loser Taurinos dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. Broncos will meet at home league's second-placed Trotamundos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Taurinos will play against Toros and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Broncos: S.Garly 35+16reb+8ast, J.Williams 23+3reb+2ast, L.Duarte 14+9reb+4ast, K.Pena 13+3reb+9ast, E.McCree 10+3reb+1ast, H.Cazorla 4+1reb+5ast Taurinos: J.Weatherspoon 27+17reb+4ast, M.Hunter 21+3reb+3ast, D.Ingram 14+18reb+8ast, P.Jean 11+4reb+5ast, G.Angel 9+2reb+1ast, G.Jhonder 5+3reb+2ast Trotamundos - Guaros 100-92 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in La Asuncion where top-ranked Guaros (7-3) were defeated by second ranked Trotamundos (6-4) 100-92 on Monday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Trotamundos dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Guaros' 34. They outrebounded Guaros 37-23 including 23 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Dwayne Davis (196-1989, college: Southern Miss) who scored 29 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The other American import swingman Mario Little (198-1987, college: Kansas) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Trotamundos' coach Guillermo Narvarte used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) who recorded 25 points and 8 assists and American forward Orlando Coleman (196-1992, college: Texas Southern) added 23 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Trotamundos and four Guaros players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains second position with 6-4 record behind leader Piratas, which they share with Brillantes and Heroes. Loser Guaros still keep top place with three games lost. They share the position with Cocodrilos. Trotamundos will meet league's leader Broncos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Guaros will play against Centauros in Margarita and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Trotamundos: D.Davis 29+2reb+3ast, M.Little 21+7reb+2ast, N.Colmenares 21+8reb, J.Zamora 17+4reb+7ast, D.Smith 10+10reb+3ast, T.Cobos 2+1reb Guaros: H.Guillent 25+4reb+8ast, O.Coleman 23+6reb+3ast, J.Vargas 16+10reb+4ast, C.Alan 12+1ast, P.Ibeh 7+1ast, Y.Valera 5+1reb Cocodrilos - Guaiqueries 72-62 There was a small surprise in Caracas where second ranked Cocodrilos (7-3) defeated their close opponent Guaiqueries (6-5) 72-62 on Tuesday. They outrebounded Guaiqueries 46-35 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard New Williams (185-1996, college: Fresno St.) chipped in 17 points. Cocodrilos' coach Gonzalo Garcia used entire bench saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Gendry Correa (190-1996) who recorded 20 points and American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively. Cocodrilos keep a position of league leader, which they share with Guaros. Loser Guaiqueries keep the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Cocodrilos: L.Montero 18+17reb+4ast, N.Williams 17+4reb+2ast, C.Anyelo 10+2reb+1ast, L.Bethelmy 9+7reb+3ast, T.Mitchell 6+5reb+1ast, E.Mijares 3+3reb+4ast Guaiqueries: G.Correa 20+3reb+3ast, T.McLean 17+3reb+4ast, T.Efianayi 7+4reb+2ast, F.Centeno 6+7reb+1ast, L.Valera 4+7reb, A.Mauricio 4+2reb Llaneros - Toros 79-59 Not a big story in a game in Caracas where 5th ranked Toros (2-10) were rolled over by third ranked Llaneros (4-7) 79-59 on Tuesday. Llaneros forced 19 Toros turnovers and outrebounded them 50-34 including a 39-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Argentinian guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) who scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Lance Thomas (206-1999, college: USA, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Brian Guidi (200-1991) who recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds and Kenyan Valentine Nyakinda (201-1992) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Llaneros maintains third position with 4-7 record having just two points less than leader Piratas. Loser Toros keep the fifth place with ten games lost. Llaneros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena . Top scorers: Llaneros: J.Ruiz 15+6reb+2ast, J.Williams 13+1reb, L.Thomas 11+6reb+3ast, A.Espinoza 8+4reb, J.Mejias 8+2reb+1ast, R.Harris 6+9reb+3ast Toros: B.Guidi 12+7reb, N.Valentine 10+9reb, V.Luis 8+2reb, V.Jose 7+1reb, D.La Cruz Braynt 6+5reb+2ast, I.Jr Ludwing 5+3reb Diablos - Panteras 87-93 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Panteras (#3) and Diablos (#5). Diablos were defeated at home 87-93 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by the former international swingman Pedro Chourio (186-1990, agency: Pro Sports) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 assists and American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Even 26 points by Dominican point guard Raimer Santana (183-1997) did not help to save the game for Diablos. The former international point guard Abrouse Acosta (180-1992) added 11 points and 7 assists. 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. Panteras have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Guaiqueries. Diablos lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Panteras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Diablos' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Spartans. Top scorers: Panteras: P.Chourio 22+4reb+5ast, V.Mantzaris 18+1reb, A.Holmes 18+4reb+4ast, E.Minnie 17+4reb+1ast, G.Yeferson 6+5reb+4ast, S.Blair 4+2reb Diablos: R.Santana 26+3reb+1ast, J.Manaure 14+3reb+3ast, A.Acosta 11+3reb+7ast, C.Elian 11+8reb, L.Montes 10+2reb+1ast, G.Edry 7+7reb+4ast |
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Finals MVP: Lilla Horvath (183-F-1990) of BK Duchess Player of the Year:  Lisa Zderadicka (168-G-1994) of BK DuchessGuard of the Year: Lisa Zderadicka (168-G-1994) of BK DuchessForward of the Year: Camilla Neumann (182-F-1994) of UBI GrazCenter of the Year: Nina Krisper (179-F/C-2001) of DBBC GrazDomestic Player of the Year: Lisa Zderadicka (168-G-1994) of BK DuchessImport Player of the Year: Lilla Horvath (183-F-1990) of BK DuchessDefensive Player of the Year: Lisa Zderadicka (168-G-1994) of BK DuchessCoach of the Year: Franz Zderadicka of BK Duchess
First Team Lisa Zderadicka (168-G-1994) of BK Duchess Lisa Ganhor (167-G-2001) of DBB LZ OOE Lilla Horvath (183-F-1990) of BK Duchess Camilla Neumann (182-F-1994) of UBI Graz Nina Krisper (179-F/C-2001) of DBBC Graz
Second Team Simona Kuzma (168-G-1987) of DBBC Graz Michaela Wildbacher (172-G-1998) of BK Duchess Franziska Rodhammer (173-G-2004) of Basket Flames Oksana Fastova (175-G/F-1999) of UBI Graz Zlatka Madankova (185-F/C-2002) of Basket FlamesHonorable Mention Sina Hollerl (175-F-2006) of BK Duchess Annika Neumann (176-SG-1996) of DBBC Graz Cristina Ninon (180-F-2002) of Timberwolves Oryna Bolotnikova (176-G-2005) of Vienna United Monika Ristic (162-G-2003) of KOS |
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| Division I Round 18: Kozara defeat Celik in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Division I. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most exciting game of round 18 in the Division I took place in Gradiska. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Celik (8-8) to eighth ranked Kozara (8-11) 58-55 on Saturday evening. Kozara forced 24 Celik turnovers. Guard Natasa Sobot (170-1995) scored 24 points to lead the charge for the winners and Slobodanka Skrbic chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Almedina Ahmic (193-2002) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 20 rebounds. Kozara have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mladi Krajisnik. Celik at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Kozara is again looking forward to face higher ranked Celik (#5) in Zenica in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Celik will have a break next round. The game between Top Four teams took place in Sarajevo. 4th ranked host Play Off (11-8) lost to top-ranked Orlovi (18-0) 75-57. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Play Off. Naturalized Serbian forward Ivona Krakic (188-1999, college: Georgian Court) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Dragana Domuzin supported her with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds by swingman Nikolina Elez (175) did not help to save the game for Play Off. Undefeated Orlovi have an impressive 18-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-0 record. Defending champion Play Off keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. Orlovi will play against Zrinjski (#8) in Mostar in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Play Off will play on the road against Feniks (#11) in Banja Luka and hopes to get back on the winning track. Division I top team - Orlovi (18-0) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Zrinjski (7-10) in Banja Luka 95-47. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Zrinjski. The best player for the winners was Dragana Domuzin who scored 13 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Ana Leko who recorded 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. Undefeated Orlovi have an impressive 18-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-0 record. Newly promoted Zrinjski dropped to the eighth place with ten games lost. Orlovi will again meet at home Zrinjski (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zrinjski will have a break next round. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Leotar won against Mladi Krajisnik on the opponent's court 56-51. Zrinjski outscored Jedinstvo in a home game 90-71. Play Off rolled over Feniks on the road 84-65. Banovici defeated Leotar on its own court 76-60. Mladi Krajisnik was beaten by Kozara in Gradiska 54-46. Celik destroyed Feniks at home 82-63. Jedinstvo unfortunately lost to Banovici on the opponent's court 43-60. Lavovi managed to beat Mladi Krajisnik in a home game 50-33. The most impressive stats of the last round was 8 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals by Milica Djokic of Lavovi.
Mladi Krajisnik - Leotar 51-56 There was a minor upset in Banja Luka where 6th ranked Mladi Krajisnik (8-11) was defeated by ninth ranked Leotar (7-12) 56-51 on Friday. Leotar shot 21 for 30 from the free-throw line, while Mladi Krajisnik only scored four points from the stripe. Leotar forced 20 Mladi Krajisnik turnovers and outrebounded them 54-30 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was swingman Jovana Milakovic (180-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 27 rebounds. Forward Andjela Savic (177-2005) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Andjela Slijepcevic (185) who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and guard Milica Simic (164-2001) added 17 points and 4 steals respectively. Mladi Krajisnik's coach Drago Karalic tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Leotar maintains ninth position with 7-12 record. Mladi Krajisnik lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Kozara. Leotar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mladi Krajisnik will play against the league's second-placed Lavovi (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Leotar: J.Milakovic 25+27reb+3ast, S.Andjela 15+7reb+1ast, D.Snezana 9+9reb+3ast, B.Teodora 3, D.Bojana 2+1reb, R.Sanja 2+10reb+2ast Mladi Krajisnik: M.Simic 17+1reb+2ast, S.Andjela 15+5reb+1ast, G.Jana 10+6reb+1ast, L.Jovana 4+1reb+4ast, K.Nikolina 2+2reb, S.Marija 2+3reb+6ast Zrinjski - Jedinstvo 90-71 Rather predictable result in Mostar where seventh ranked Zrinjski (7-10) smashed 10th ranked Jedinstvo (4-16) 90-71 on Friday. Zrinjski forced 32 Jedinstvo turnovers. The best player for the winners was Ana Leko (170-2005) who scored 23 points and 4 assists. Power forward Katarina Mihalj (182-2007) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Lejla Livadic (185-1999) who recorded 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and center Merjema Bucuk (186-2001) added 12 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Four Jedinstvo players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zrinjski have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Zrinjski went down to eighth position due to points difference. Jedinstvo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. Zrinjski will meet league's leader Orlovi in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Jedinstvo will play against Banovici (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Zrinjski: L.Ana 23+3reb+4ast, M.Katarina 15+5reb+2ast, C.Jelena 11+1reb, L.Petra 8+5reb+3ast, B.Katarina 8+4reb, B.Leonarda 7+11reb+2ast Jedinstvo: L.Livadic 19+9reb, M.Bucuk 12+13reb+1ast, E.Feukic 12+2reb+4ast, B.Azra 10+3reb+2ast, S.Kanita 7+1reb+2ast, M.Ajla 6+4reb+2ast Feniks - Play Off 65-84 Not a big story in a game in Banja Luka where bottom-ranked Feniks (0-17) were rolled over by fourth ranked Play Off (11-8) 84-65 on Sunday. Play Off forced 21 Feniks turnovers. Strangely Feniks outrebounded Play Off 47-31 including 19 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was swingman Nikolina Elez (175) who scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Brea Elmore (175-1996, college: Memphis) chipped in 21 points, 5 assists and 6 steals. Elmore is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was center Andjela Demirovic (191) who recorded a double-double by scoring 31 points and 21 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and forward Milena Radjenovic (178-1986) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Play Off have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 11-8 record. Loser Feniks still closes the standings. Play Off will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Feniks will play again against Play Off (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Play Off: B.Elmore 21+3reb+5ast, E.Nikolina 20+7reb+4ast, S.Dalila 12+2reb+1ast, B.Sejla 8+5reb+3ast, M.Adna 8+3reb+1ast, B.Tekac 7+2reb+1ast Feniks: D.Andjela 31+21reb, M.Radjenovic 16+5reb+7ast, P.Ana 14+5reb+2ast, K.Katarina 2+1reb, G.Teodora 2+4reb+1ast, Z.Anastasija 0+1reb Banovici - Leotar 76-60 Everything went according to plan when third ranked Banovici (14-3) beat at home 9th ranked Leotar (7-12) 76-60 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was the former international center Ajla Ikanovic (192-1999) who scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Maida Lacic (174-1989) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Jovana Milakovic (180-1999) who recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds and center Ivana Dakovic (182-2004) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Banovici maintains third position with 14-3 record having five points less than leader Orlovi. Leotar lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost. Banovici will meet at home Jedinstvo (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leotar will have a break next round. Top scorers: Banovici: A.Ikanovic 30+5reb+6ast, L.Maida 14+8reb+2ast, A.Mesic 9+7reb, A.Dunham 9+5reb+6ast, S.Ena 8+2reb+3ast, J.Najda 2+3reb Leotar: J.Milakovic 20+9reb+2ast, D.Ivana 17+7reb, D.Snezana 11+8reb+3ast, D.Milica 5+7reb+3ast, S.Andjela 5+3reb+1ast, D.Bojana 2+2reb+1ast Kozara - Mladi Krajisnik 54-46 There was a minor upset in Gradiska where 6th ranked Mladi Krajisnik (8-11) was defeated by eighth ranked Kozara (8-11) 54-46 on Saturday. Kozara forced 24 Mladi Krajisnik turnovers. Strangely Mladi Krajisnik outrebounded Kozara 40-26 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Natasa Sobot (170-1995) who scored 20 points. Guard Danijela Popovic (178-1996) chipped in 6 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Milica Sirovina (179-2004) who recorded 9 points and 14 rebounds and Jovana Lukic added 11 points respectively. Mladi Krajisnik's coach Drago Karalic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kozara have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Mladi Krajisnik. Mladi Krajisnik lost fifth consecutive game. Kozara will meet at home higher ranked Celik (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mladi Krajisnik will play against the league's second-placed Lavovi in Brcko and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Kozara: N.Sobot 20+3reb, I.Protic 8+2reb+1ast, S.Milanka 8+4reb+2ast, D.Popovic 6+7reb+3ast, K.Pajic 5+2reb+5ast, Z.Gagic 4+2reb Mladi Krajisnik: L.Jovana 11+4reb, S.Milica 9+14reb+2ast, I.Milica 8+4reb, M.Simic 6+2reb+2ast, S.Andjela 6+2reb, K.Nikolina 2+4reb+1ast Celik - Feniks 82-63 No shocking result in a game in Zenica where fifth ranked Celik (8-8) outleveled bottom-ranked Feniks (0-17) 82-63 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was the former international center Almedina Ahmic (193-2002) who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Zerina Kadic (160-2004) chipped in 18 points. At the other side the best for losing team was center Andjela Demirovic (191) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and forward Milena Radjenovic (178-1986) added 17 points respectively. Four Feniks players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Celik maintains fifth position with 8-8 record. Loser Feniks still closes the standings. Celik will meet Kozara (#6) in the next round. Feniks will play against Play Off (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Celik: K.Zerina 18+3reb+2ast, A.Almedina 14+7reb+2ast, M.Ema 13+2reb+1ast, C.Anida 12+2reb, M.Berina 9+8reb+3ast, B.Suana 7+7reb+1ast Feniks: M.Radjenovic 17+1reb+2ast, M.Andja 12+1reb, P.Ana 11+7reb, D.Andjela 10+12reb, Z.Anastasija 5, C.Lana 4+1reb Play Off - Orlovi 57-75 The game between Top Four teams took place in Sarajevo. 4th ranked host Play Off (11-8) lost to top-ranked Orlovi (18-0) 75-57. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Play Off. They outrebounded Play Off 48-34 including 37 on the defensive glass. Orlovi players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Naturalized Serbian forward Ivona Krakic (188-1999, college: Georgian Court) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the former international point guard Dragana Domuzin (174-2000) supported her with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds by swingman Nikolina Elez (175) did not help to save the game for Play Off. American guard Brea Elmore (175-1996, college: Memphis) added 17 points and 6 rebounds. Orlovi have an impressive 18-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-0 record. Defending champion Play Off keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. Orlovi will play against Zrinjski (#8) in Mostar in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Play Off will play on the road against Feniks (#11) in Banja Luka and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Orlovi: D.Domuzin 18+5reb+1ast, I.Krakic 15+15reb+4ast, T.Jelena 12+3reb+1ast, G.Kondic 8+5reb+3ast, P.Hana 7+8reb+2ast, M.Ristic 5+4reb+7ast Play Off: B.Elmore 17+6reb+2ast, S.Dalila 14+1reb+1ast, E.Nikolina 11+13reb+2ast, B.Tekac 6+6reb+3ast, M.Adna 4+2reb, J.Kapisoda 3+4reb+3ast Orlovi - Zrinjski 95-47 Division I top team - Orlovi (18-0) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Zrinjski (7-10) in Banja Luka 95-47. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Zrinjski. Orlovi dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Zrinjski's 24. Orlovi forced 23 Zrinjski turnovers and outrebounded them 47-24 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Zrinjski's players. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Dragana Domuzin (174-2000) who scored 13 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Center Andjela Sipka (186-2002) chipped in 17 points. Five Orlovi players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Ana Leko (170-2005) who recorded 13 points and power forward Katarina Mihalj (182-2007) added 11 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Orlovi have an impressive 18-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-0 record. Newly promoted Zrinjski dropped to the eighth place with ten games lost. Orlovi will again meet at home Zrinjski (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zrinjski will have a break next round. Top scorers: Orlovi: A.Sipka 17+4reb+1ast, P.Hana 16+6reb, D.Domuzin 13+3reb+6ast, S.Radulovic 12+2reb+5ast, I.Krakic 11+8reb+2ast, G.Kondic 8+2reb+2ast Zrinjski: L.Ana 13+4reb+1ast, M.Katarina 11+1reb+2ast, H.Sara 8+1ast, C.Jelena 6+1reb+1ast, B.Leonarda 3+6reb, K.Lasic 3+1reb Kozara - Celik 58-55 The most exciting game of round 18 in the Division I took place in Gradiska. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Celik (8-8) to eighth ranked Kozara (8-11) 58-55 on Saturday evening. Kozara forced 24 Celik turnovers. Guard Natasa Sobot (170-1995) scored 24 points to lead the charge for the winners and Slobodanka Skrbic chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four Kozara players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international center Almedina Ahmic (193-2002) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 20 rebounds and guard Anida Causevic (169-2005) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Kozara have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mladi Krajisnik. Celik at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Kozara is again looking forward to face higher ranked Celik (#5) in Zenica in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Celik will have a break next round. Top scorers: Kozara: N.Sobot 24+4reb+3ast, K.Pajic 12+5reb+4ast, D.Popovic 12+7reb+2ast, S.Slobodanka 10+12reb, Z.Gagic 0, D.Milena 0 Celik: A.Almedina 13+20reb, C.Anida 10+6reb+3ast, M.Berina 9+6reb+2ast, B.Suana 9+4reb+2ast, M.Ema 7+1reb+1ast, K.Zerina 7+3reb Banovici - Jedinstvo 60-43 Very expected game when 10th ranked Jedinstvo (4-16) was defeated on the road by third ranked Banovici (14-3) 60-43 on Saturday. Banovici forced 29 Jedinstvo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Jedinstvo's players. The best player for the winners was forward Maida Lacic (174-1989) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. The former international center Ajla Ikanovic (192-1999) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center Merjema Bucuk (186-2001) who recorded 10 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Elma Feukic (166-2002) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Banovici maintains third position with 14-3 record having five points less than leader Orlovi. Jedinstvo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. Banovici will again meet at home Jedinstvo (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jedinstvo will have a break next round. Top scorers: Banovici: A.Ikanovic 16+6reb+4ast, L.Maida 14+11reb+2ast, D.Kahvedzic 10+3reb+4ast, A.Dunham 6+2reb+6ast, M.Elma 5+3reb+1ast, S.Ena 4+2reb+1ast Jedinstvo: E.Feukic 13+3ast, M.Bucuk 10+8reb, B.Azra 7+3reb+1ast, S.Masa 3+1reb+1ast, L.Livadic 2+4reb+1ast, S.Kanita 2+6reb+2ast Lavovi - Mladi Krajisnik 50-33 Rather predictable result in Brcko where third ranked Lavovi (15-4) defeated 6th ranked Mladi Krajisnik (8-11) 50-33 on Tuesday. Lavovi forced 34 Mladi Krajisnik turnovers. The best player for the winners was Serbian guard Milica Djokic (178-2005) who scored 8 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Jelena Lazarevic (185-2004) chipped in 11 points. Lavovi's coach Aleksandar Bliznjakovic used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Andjela Slijepcevic (185) who recorded 12 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Jana Guska (191-2005) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Lavovi moved-up to second place. Mladi Krajisnik lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Kozara. Lavovi will again meet at home Mladi Krajisnik (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Mladi Krajisnik will have a break next round. Top scorers: Lavovi: L.Jelena 11+3reb+3ast, S.Tamara 9+2reb+1ast, D.Milica 8+6reb+4ast, I.Karisik 8+6reb+2ast, A.Richards 4+4reb+5ast, M.Halilovic 4+7reb+1ast Mladi Krajisnik: S.Andjela 12+6reb, S.Marija 8+4reb+2ast, G.Jana 6+9reb+1ast, S.Milica 4+7reb+4ast, L.Jovana 3, R.Bojana 0 |
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| LBF Round 5: LSB edge Blumenau by one point - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LBF. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most exciting game of round 5 in the LBF took place in . This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Blumenau (1-4) to fourth ranked LSB (3-2) 83-82 on Thursday evening. LSB forced 19 Blumenau turnovers. The best player for the winners was international forward Thayna Silva (180-1996) who scored 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Swingman Mayara Crystina (174-1997) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. LSB's coach Raphael Zaremba used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international swingman Leila Zabani (181-1991) produced 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. LSB have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Santo Andre. Blumenau at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. LSB is looking forward to face Catanduva (#6) in Caranduva in the next round. Blumenau will play at home against the league's second-placed Sampaio and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sampaio Basquete. Second ranked Sampaio faced 3rd placed Santo Andre. Host Sampaio (4-1) defeated guests from Santo Andre (3-2) 71-67. International guard Alana Goncalo (166-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 9 rebounds. Gabriela De Paula contributed with 11 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Glenda Cruz (182-1994) answered with 15 points and 6 rebounds for Santo Andre. Defending champion maintains second place with 4-1 record behind leader Sesi/Arara. Santo Andre at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with LSB. Sampaio will play against Blumenau (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Santo Andre will play against Ituano (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Undefeated leader Sesi/Arara. delivered the fifth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Ituano (0-5) 76-54. Aline Moura stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Sesi/Arara.'s coach Joao Camargo felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Maria Ferreira responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Undefeated Sesi/Arara. (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Loser Ituano still closes the standings with five games lost. Sesi/Arara. will meet at home Vera Cruz (#5) in the next round. Ituano will play against Santo Andre and hopes to get finally their first victory. In the last game of round 5 Catanduva was crushed by Vera Cruz in a road game 86-63.
Sampaio - Santo Andre 71-67 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sampaio Basquete. Second ranked Sampaio faced 3rd placed Santo Andre. Host Sampaio (4-1) defeated guests from Santo Andre (3-2) 71-67. Sampaio had a 35-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. International guard Alana Goncalo (166-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 9 rebounds. Power forward Gabriela De Paula (180-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Four Sampaio players scored in double figures. Power forward Glenda Cruz (182-1994) answered with 15 points and 6 rebounds and the former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Santo Andre. Defending champion maintains second place with 4-1 record behind leader Sesi/Arara. Santo Andre at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with LSB. Sampaio will play against Blumenau (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Santo Andre will play against Ituano (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Santo Andre: C.Glenda 15+6reb+2ast, L.Silva 12+6reb+4ast, Y.Goncalves 11+5reb+2ast, V.Goncalves 9+9reb+2ast, T.Carcavalli 8+6reb+6ast, R.Juliana 7+4reb+1ast Sampaio: A.Goncalo 20+9reb+3ast, M.Queiroz 16+7reb+1ast, P.Teixeira 13+4reb+4ast, G.De Paula 11+15reb+1ast, T.Paixao 9+4reb+7ast, M.Jenyff 2+3reb Vera Cruz - Catanduva 86-63 There was a minor upset when 4th placed Catanduva (2-3) was crushed on the road by seventh ranked Vera Cruz (2-3) 86-63 on Wednesday. Vera Cruz dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Catanduva's 38. Vera Cruz forced 21 Catanduva turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The former international guard Beatriz Oliveira (169-1995) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists for the winners and the former international Izabella Sangalli (182-1995) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. Cuban point guard Ineidis Casanova (162-1988) responded with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Adrielly Oliveira (193-2002) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Vera Cruz moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Catanduva. Vera Cruz will meet league's leader Sesi/Arara. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Catanduva will play against LSB (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Catanduva: I.Casanova 21+5reb+4ast, O.Adrielly 13+9reb+1ast, G.Justino 12+8reb+2ast, T.Frediani 12+1reb+1ast, J.Souza 3+4reb+1ast, T.Pacheco 2+5reb+7ast Vera Cruz: C.Martins 22+4reb+5ast, I.Sangalli 18+9reb+4ast, C.Nathalia 12+4reb, B.Oliveira 10+11reb+13ast, C.Luana 9+2ast, L.Silva 9+6reb LSB - Blumenau 83-82 The most exciting game of round 5 in the LBF took place in . This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Blumenau (1-4) to fourth ranked LSB (3-2) 83-82 on Thursday evening. LSB forced 19 Blumenau turnovers. The best player for the winners was international forward Thayna Silva (180-1996) who scored 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Swingman Mayara Crystina (174-1997) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. LSB's coach Raphael Zaremba used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international swingman Leila Zabani (181-1991) produced 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Kawanni Firmino (186-1995) added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. LSB have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Santo Andre. Blumenau at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. LSB is looking forward to face Catanduva (#6) in Caranduva in the next round. Blumenau will play at home against the league's second-placed Sampaio and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Blumenau: L.Zabani 26+6reb+4ast, K.Firmino 18+10reb+1ast, M.Albiero 14+5reb+3ast, S.Rocha 6+7reb+3ast, L.Batista 6+4reb+2ast, M.De Almeida 5+3reb+3ast LSB: T.Silva 33+8reb+5ast, M.Crystina 11+9reb+5ast, B.Barros 11+10reb+1ast, N.Luana 9+5reb+3ast, d.Santos Beatriz 7+1reb, T.Freitas 5+1reb Ituano - Sesi/Arara. 54-76 Undefeated leader Sesi/Arara. delivered the fifth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Ituano (0-5) 76-54. Sesi/Arara. forced 29 Ituano turnovers. The former international power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard Maila Ciciardi (168-1993) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. Four Sesi/Arara. players scored in double figures. Sesi/Arara.'s coach Joao Camargo felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international center Maria Ferreira (192-1994) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds and guard Larissa Carneiro (165-1997) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Sesi/Arara. (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Loser Ituano still closes the standings with five games lost. Sesi/Arara. will meet at home Vera Cruz (#5) in the next round. Ituano will play against Santo Andre and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Ituano: M.Ferreira 17+9reb, L.Carneiro 15+2reb+5ast, D.Oliveira Ana 8+1reb, P.Marcal 6+3reb, J.Rodrigues 4+5reb+7ast, B.Silva 3+3reb Sesi/Arara.: M.Ciciardi 15+7ast, V.Domingos 14+5reb+2ast, A.Moura 14+10reb+3ast, G.D'Arrigo 12+4reb+2ast, J.Morais 7+1reb+2ast, J.Silvestre 7+2reb |
| Thayna Silva claims Brazilian LBF Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old forward had the game-high 33 points adding eight rebounds and five assists for LSB in her team's victory, helping them to edge out Blumenau (#7, 1-4) 83-82. LSB maintains the 4th position in Brazilian LBF. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost two games earlier this season. LSB will need more victories to improve their 3-2 record. Silva has many years of experience at LSB, through which she has constantly improved. Silva has impressive league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 18.6ppg and is league's best passer with 3.2apg. Silva is in league's top in and averages solid 2.8spg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Italian Izabella Sangalli (182-SF-1995) of Vera Cruz. Sangalli impressed basketball fans with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course she led Vera Cruz to another comfortable win outscoring Catanduva (2-3) 86-63. This victory allowed Vera Cruz to move up to 5th position in the standings. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 2-3 record. Sangalli is one of the most experienced players at Vera Cruz and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.6ppg (#5). She also registered 11.8 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was Kawanni Firmino (186-PF-1995) of Blumenau (#7). Firmino scored 18 points and grabbed ten rebounds. Despite Firmino's great performance Blumenau lost 82-83 to the higher-ranked LSB (#4, 3-2). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. Blumenau can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 1-4 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Firmino has individually a great season in Brazil. After only 4 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.8ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 9.0rpg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Leila Zabani (181-G/F-1991) of Blumenau - 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Alana Goncalo (166-G-1994) of Sampaio - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Aline Moura (185-F/C-1997) of Sesi/Arara. - 14 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Carina Martins (175-G/F-1992) of Vera Cruz - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Beatriz Oliveira (169-G-1995) of Vera Cruz - 10 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists 9. Maria Ferreira (192-C-1994) of Ituano - 17 points and 9 rebounds 10. Gilmara Justino (183-C-1981) of Catanduva - 12 points, 8 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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| Guantanamo and Santiago reach the Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Guantanamo and Santiago reached the Final in Cuba. Both teams won their semifinal clashes with 3-1 records. Guantanamo overcame Ciego de Avila 65:56. They started with a 28-15 run and won the third and the last stanzas. Santiago meanwhile edged Capitalinas de la Habana 86:57. Dislaine Vicente stepped up with 30 points and Suanlys Tanis netted 22. |
| FRANCE |
| French LFB round 20 best performance: Tima Pouye (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 23-year old player had a double-double of 35 points and 12 rebounds, while her team outclassed Flammes (#6, 8-11) with 41-point margin 100-59. Roche is placed at 8th position in French LFB. Roche is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 8-12 record. In the team's last game Pouye had a remarkable 53.8% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 8 attempts. She turned to be Roche's top player in her first season with the team. Tima Pouye averages this season 14.1ppg and 5.6rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Alexis Peterson (173-PG-1995) of Angers. Peterson had a very good evening with 33 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Angers lost that game 71-82 to the higher-ranked Villeneuve (#2, 16-4). Angers managed to keep the same 7th spot in the standings. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-12 record. Peterson is well-known at Angers and is a proven leader in her second season with the team. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.5ppg (#2). She also recorded 5.6 assists per game. Third on the list of top players last round was another Roche's star - American forward Tiffany Clarke (183-F-1991). Clarke scored 21 points and grabbed five rebounds. She was another key player of Roche, helping her team with a 100-59 easy win against slightly higher-ranked Flammes (#6, 8-11). The chances of Roche ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 12 games, recording just eight victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Clarke could help Roche to bring them higher in the standings. Clarke has a great season in France. After 20 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.7ppg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Haley Peters (190-F-1992) of BLMA - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Laura Gil (190-C-1992) of Landes - 20 points and 7 rebounds 6. Iva Slonjsak (183-SG-1997) of Hainaut - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Romane Bernies (170-PG-1993) of BLMA - 18 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Julie Vanloo (172-PG-1993) of BLMA - 18 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Kyra Lambert (175-PG-1996) of Toulouse - 18 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Regan Magarity (190-C/F-1996) of Landes - 11 points, 7 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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| GREECE |
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| Athinaikos clinch A2 2022/23 title! - by Eurobasket News |
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Athinaikos clinched A2 2022/23 title in Greece and got promoted to the top league for the next season. In the Final game they edged Amyntas 69-57. Trailing 7 points with 10 minutes to go, Athinaikos dominated the last stanza with a massive 27-8 surge and sealed the trophy. Kehaya Zoh stepped u with 20 points and Eleni Manou (178-G-2001) posted 17. Papardella Basiliki replied with 17 points in the losing effort. |
| HIGH SCHOOLS |
| 2024 guard Morgan Cheli commits to UConn women's basketball - by Eurobasket News |
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UConn women's basketball added its second player to the class of 2024 with a commitment from guard Morgan Cheli (6'1''-G-2005). The Los Altos, California native plays at Archbishop Mitty High School and is the No. 18 player in the class according to ESPN. She chose the Huskies over more than 40 Division I offers, including South Carolina. Listed at 6-foot-2, Cheli fits the big guard mold that the Huskies often look for - think Caroline Ducharme and Katie Lou Samuelson. She plays point guard for her high school team, but can also get inside or flex out as a wing when needed. 'Morgan Cheli drives that team,' Salesian-Richmond coach Stephen Pezzola told SBLive after falling to Mitty in the state tournament. 'She gets everyone in a position to succeed... Cheli makes the team run.' Cheli plays for legendary coach Sue Phillips at Archbishop Mitty - the same high school Stanford's Haley Jones and WNBA All-Star Danielle Robinson attended. Phillips is one of the top high school coaches in the nation, owning a 789-128 all-time record with six California state titles. This past season, Cheli missed time with a foot injury but returned to help lead her team to a third straight Northern California Open Division. Mitty advanced to its first Open Division state championship game but the team fell short of its first title in heartbreaking fashion, losing on a buzzer-beater. Last summer, Cheli helped the Team USA win the U17 World Cup, where she averaged 6.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and a team-high 3.0 steals. Geno Auriemma flew out to California for one day over the summer to see Cheli play, according to Sport Stars Magazine, then other members of UConn's coaching staff visited Mitty in September. She took an unofficial visit to see the Huskies take on South Carolina at the XL Center in February. Cheli is UConn's second 2024 commit, joining fellow guard Allie Ziebell, the No. 5 player in the class. Courtesy of: theuconnblog |
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| A Division Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Sopron are the first finalits - by Eurobasket News |
SEMISAtomeromu - Sopron 42-67Sopron made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game, while Atomeromu only scored four points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was Serbian Jelena Brooks (188-1989) who scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Australian center Eziyoda Magbegor (193-1999) chipped in 8 points and 9 rebounds. International forward Cyesha Goree (188-1993, college: Michigan) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and the former international swingman Melinda Miklos (184-2003) added 10 points respectively for the hosts. Atomeromu's coach Zeljko Djokic gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Sopron: A.Kunek 15, J.Brooks 12+6reb+1ast, Z.Fegyverneky 9+6reb+1ast, E.Magbegor 8+9reb+1ast, V.Borondy 7+3reb, D.Stankovic 6+2reb+4ast Atomeromu: C.Goree 12+11reb+1ast, M.Melinda 10+4reb, S.Wallace 6+1reb+2ast, A.Studer 4+4reb+3ast, N.Dudasova 4+2reb+1ast, J.Boros 3+1reb Miskolc - UNI Gyor 67-55 Miskolc made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Puerto Rican-American point guard Arella Guirantes (181-1997, college: Rutgers) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Australian forward Darcee Garbin (188-1994) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. American point guard Aaryn Ellenberg-Wiley (168-1992, college: Oklahoma) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and international Debora Dubei (184-1997) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. UNI Gyor's coach Laszlo Cziczas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Miskolc: D.Garbin 17+7reb+1ast, A.Guirantes 16+16reb+1ast, R.Bernath 15+1reb+2ast, M.Jovanovic 7+2reb+1ast, V.Kanyasi 5+2reb+2ast, N.Aho 4+6reb+4ast UNI Gyor: A.Ellenberg-Wiley 17+5reb+3ast, P.Williams 14+4reb, D.Dubei 10+6reb+2ast, A.Torok 5+1reb, Z.Varga 4+3reb, D.Ruff-Nagy 3+4reb+3ast |
| ITALY |
| Stats Leaders - Women |
| Serie A1 Round 2 of Quarter-Finals. San Giovanni, Bologna and Venezia reach semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Campobasso - Schio 67-66 American swingman Robyn Parks (185-1992, college: VCU) saved the victory by scoring 29 points and 8 rebounds. Australian-Latvian power forward Lauren Scherf (196-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Marina Mabrey (180, college: Notre Dame) replied with 20 points and 9 rebounds and international point guard Costanza Verona (170-1999, agency: LBM Management) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Schio. Schio's coach Georgios Dikaioulakos rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Campobasso: R.Parks 29+8reb+1ast, L.Scherf 13+10reb+2ast, F.Abdi 7+9reb+1ast, Q.Blanca 4+2reb+1ast, A.Togliani 4+4reb+1ast, M.Kacerik 4+4reb+4ast Schio: M.Mabrey 20+9reb+3ast, C.Verona 10+7reb+5ast, J.Keys 10+5reb+2ast, R.Howard 8+1reb, G.Sottana 7+1reb+2ast, A.Ndour 6+6reb+1ast San Giovanni - Sassari 83-77 American forward Tinara Moore (189-1996, college: CMU) scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Maddalena Gorini (182-1992) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American forward Joyner Holmes (191-1998, college: Texas) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and Polish guard Anna Makurat (184-2000, college: UConn) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Five San Giovanni and four Sassari players scored in double figures. Top scorers: San Giovanni: T.Moore 22+7reb+4ast, M.Gorini 19+5reb+4ast, V.Trucco 18+7reb+3ast, S.Holmes 12+6reb+2ast, I.Panzera 10+8reb+3ast, C.Dotto 2+2reb+2ast Sassari: J.Holmes 23+14reb+6ast, A.Makurat 17+6reb+9ast, D.Carangelo 15+7reb+2ast, E.Gustavsson 10+2reb, S.Thomas 7+2reb+3ast, G.Ciavarella 3+1reb Ragusa - Venezia 58-71 Venezia forced 20 Ragusa turnovers. American forward Jessica Shepard (193-1996, college: Notre Dame) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and international guard Mariella Santucci (170-1997, college: Toledo) supported her with 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Venezia players scored in double figures. Even 10 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals by the former international power forward Samantha Ostarello (188-1991, college: Purdue) did not help to save the game for Ragusa. American forward Keisha Hampton (185-1990, college: DePaul) added 14 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Venezia: J.Shepard 16+11reb+2ast, M.Santucci 12+1reb+5ast, A.Delaere 10+1reb+1ast, M.Fassina 10+2ast, L.Cubaj 8+1reb+3ast, A.Kuier 8+3reb+1ast Ragusa: K.Anigwe 14+5reb, K.Hampton 14+3reb+2ast, S.Ostarello 10+9reb+4ast, N.Romeo 8+5reb+2ast, B.Attura 6+3reb+4ast, K.Vitola 2+7reb+1ast Crema - Bologna 62-75 American forward Cheyenne Parker (193-1992, college: MTSU) notched 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and international center Andre Olbis (192-1998) supported her with 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Guinean forward Masseny Kaba (191-1998, college: UCF) did not help to save the game for Crema. The former international point guard Raelin DAlie (159-1987, college: Wisconsin, agency: LBM Management) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Top scorers: Bologna: C.Parker 22+8reb+3ast, A.Olbis 13+15reb+1ast, B.Del Pero 8+1ast, K.Laksa 7+2reb+2ast, C.Zandalasini 6+7reb+2ast, I.Rupert 6+5reb+1ast Crema: M.Kaba 18+9reb, B.Meresz 9+7reb, J.Dickey 9+5reb, A.Conte 8+2reb+3ast, F.Melchiori 7+3reb+1ast, R.D'Alie 7+6reb+6ast PlayOutValdarno - Faenza 61-53Valdarno made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Faenza turnovers. Strangely Faenza outrebounded Valdarno 47-32 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Australian guard Madeleine Garrick (180-1992) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Elisabetta Tassinari (175-1994) supported her with 14 points. Even a double-double of 17 points and 22 rebounds by Nigerian forward Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah (188-1997, college: Northwestern) did not help to save the game for Faenza. American forward Sierra Campisano (190-1997, college: Cal Poly, agency: LBM Management) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Top scorers: Valdarno: M.Garrick 19+10reb+1ast, E.Tassinari 14+4reb+1ast, R.Brezinova 7+5reb+1ast, T.Krivacevic 5+5reb+2ast, E.Paulsson-Glantz 5+4reb+1ast, L.Schwienbacher 5+3reb+1ast Faenza: P.Kunaiyi-Akpanah 17+22reb+1ast, S.Campisano 12+5reb, R.Cupido 7+3reb+1ast, F.Franceschelli 4+5reb, G.Moroni 4+6reb+1ast, E.Policari 3+2reb Lucca - Moncalieri 73-54 Lucca forced 19 Moncalieri turnovers. American guard Que Morrison (171, college: Georgia, agency: LBM Management) notched 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Maria Miccoli (183-1995) supported her with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Kathryn Westbeld (190-1996, college: Notre Dame) did not help to save the game for Moncalieri. The former international forward Marzia Tagliamento (183-1996) added 18 points for the guests. Top scorers: Lucca: Q.Morrison 22+8reb+5ast, M.Miccoli 16+15reb+3ast, M.Lisowa-Mbaka 10+3reb+2ast, G.Natali 9+2reb, S.Bocchetti 6+2reb, K.Treffers 4+6reb+3ast Moncalieri: M.Tagliamento 18+1reb+2ast, K.Westbeld 12+10reb+2ast, L.Katshitshi 8+9reb+2ast, E.Reggiani 7+5reb+3ast, C.Mitchell 4+1reb+3ast, C.Giacomelli 3+3reb |
| Serie A1 Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. Schio top Campobasso to reach semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Schio - Campobasso 87-63 Schio outrebounded Campobasso 42-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Campobasso's players. It was a good game for American point guard Marina Mabrey (180, college: Notre Dame) who led her team to a victory with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Belgian Kim Mestdagh (180-1990, college: Colorado St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Swedish Farhiya Abdi (188-1992) answered with 15 points and Australian-Latvian power forward Lauren Scherf (196-1996) added 5 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Campobasso. 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. Top scorers: Schio: M.Mabrey 24+7reb+5ast, R.Howard 15+3reb, K.Mestdagh 11+10reb, C.Verona 10+3reb+4ast, J.Keys 8+5reb+2ast, G.Sottana 8+3reb+5ast Campobasso: F.Abdi 15+4reb, Q.Blanca 13+3reb+1ast, A.Togliani 12+4reb+2ast, S.Trimboli 12+3reb, L.Scherf 5+11reb+2ast, M.Kacerik 3+1ast |
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| Superliga Round 5 of Finals. Bashkimi crowned champions - by Eurobasket News |
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Bashkimi - Prishtina 78-64 Bashkimi celebrated Superleague title. They held off Prishtina in the decisive fifth game of the championship series. Bashkimi forced 28 Prishtina turnovers. American guard Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-1994, college: Arkansas St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Her fellow American import forward Dasia Evans (188, college: Wright St.) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Bashkimi's coach Viktor Kovac used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) answered with 21 points and 4 assists and the former international point guard Besjana Martinaj (165-2000) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Prishtina. Top scorers: Bashkimi: K.Brown-Haywood 24+12reb+7ast, D.Evans 16+3reb, A.Perquku 12+3reb+3ast, S.Vraniqi 9+5reb+2ast, D.Halitaj 8+2reb+2ast, T.Hopkins 5+4reb+2ast Prishtina: K.Hilaire 21+4reb+4ast, A.Rrahmani 10+1reb+2ast, Z.Shatri 9+3reb, B.Martinaj 9+6reb+4ast, S.Mgbeike 7+11reb+1ast, A.Godbold 6+1reb+1ast |
| MEXICO |
| Beltran number one in Mexico LMBPF for round 7 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old player was the main contributor (33 points, nine rebounds and three assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Lobas (3-9) 84-79. Mexcaltecas is placed at 5th position in Mexican LMBPF. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked such low. They already lost 9 games and recorded just three victories. In the team's last game Beltran had a remarkable 83.3% from 2-point range. She just recently signed at Mexcaltecas, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Paola Beltran has solid league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.0ppg. Beltran is in league's top in assists (9th best: 3.4apg) and averages impressive 2.1spg and 58.1% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Brittany Lewis (188-F/C-1989, agency: Interperformances) of Lobas. Lewis had a very good evening with a double-double of 17 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Lobas lost that game 79-84 to slightly higher-ranked Mexcaltecas (3-9). This loss caused Lobas to drop to 6th position in the standings. 9 lost games are too many comparing to just three victories Lobas managed to get this year. Lewis is one of the most experienced players at Lobas and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Destiny Campbell (185-F) of league's second-best Mieleras. Campbell scored 24 points and grabbed ten rebounds. She was a key player of Mieleras, leading her team to a 81-65 easy win against #3 ranked Racers in a game of the week. Mieleras is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 10-2 record is not that bad... Campbell has a great season in Mexico. After only 6 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.8ppg (3rd best) and rebounds with 9.8rpg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Arianna Macias (175-G) of Mexcaltecas - 23 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Clenia Noblet (190-C-1987) of Quetzales - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Megan Garcia (173-G) of Lenadoras - 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists 7. Alexis Johnson (183-F) of Racers - 12 points and 12 rebounds 8. Angelica Molina (160-G-1993) of Lenadoras - 22 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Monica Moguel (185-C-1997) of Racers - 12 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Oyanaisy Gelis (172-SG-1983) of Mieleras - 12 points, 4 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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| Prva A Round 20: Herceg Novi edge Decic by one point - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in Prva A just ended. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Fifth-ranked Decic (5-14) made lots of trouble for third ranked Herceg Novi (9-9) on Sunday. Herceg Novi managed to secure only one-point victory 71-70. However their fans expected easier game. Herceg Novi made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Serbian forward Aleksandra Muzevic (179-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Bosnian center Adna Razic (192-2001) chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds. Sava Mirotic produced 25 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Decic's coach Dejan Drljevic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Herceg Novi maintains third position with 9-9 record having eleven points less than leader Buducnost. Decic lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. An exciting game was played in Niksic. Top-ranked Buducnost faced 4th ranked Niksic. Guests from Podgorica (19-0) smashed host Niksic (6-13) 92-43. Bosnian center Jovana Markovic (187-1997) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds. Zorana Radonjic contributed with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Buducnost's coach Vladan Radovic felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. International swingman Milena Jaksic (178-1998) replied with 21 points and 6 rebounds for Niksic. Undefeated Buducnost have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-0 record. Niksic at the other side keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. In the last game of round 20 bottom-ranked Primorje was crushed by Podgorica in a road game 86-48.
Podgorica - Primorje 86-48 There was no surprise when 6th ranked Primorje (2-16) was crushed on the road by second ranked Podgorica (15-4) 86-48. Podgorica forced 21 Primorje turnovers and outrebounded them 46-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Ksenija Kuzmanovic (-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). International center Lana Vukcevic (194-2005) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Podgorica players scored in double figures. Podgorica's coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Ljube Andric (183-2007) replied with 13 points and 9 rebounds and Kristina Ilic (-2006) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Primorje. Podgorica have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-4 record having four points less than leader Buducnost. Primorje lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Top scorers: Primorje: I.Kristina 14+5reb+2ast, A.Ljube 13+9reb+3ast, T.Antonija 9+7reb+2ast, G.Tea 4+3reb+2ast, M.Lana 3+2ast, K.Anastasija 3+1reb+1ast Podgorica: K.Ksenija 16+7reb+1ast, I.Nikolina 15+2reb+1ast, V.Lana 15+8reb, D.Nada 13+2reb, T.Pavicevic 8+3reb+2ast, R.Ana 5+6reb+5ast Niksic - Buducnost 43-92 An exciting game was played in Niksic. Top-ranked Buducnost faced 4th ranked Niksic. Guests from Podgorica (19-0) smashed host Niksic (6-13) 92-43. They outrebounded Niksic 43-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. Buducnost players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Niksic's players. Bosnian center Jovana Markovic (187-1997) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds. International guard Zorana Radonjic (173-2002) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Buducnost's coach Vladan Radovic felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. International swingman Milena Jaksic (178-1998) replied with 21 points and 6 rebounds and guard Zoja Canovic (172-2005) added 6 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Niksic. Buducnost have an impressive 19-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-0 record. Niksic at the other side keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. Top scorers: Niksic: M.Jaksic 21+6reb+2ast, L.Andjela 6+9reb+1ast, C.Zoja 6+9reb+2ast, M.Djordjina 5+4reb+1ast, P.Marija 5+1ast, T.Sara 0 Buducnost: J.Markovic 14+9reb+3ast, B.Jelena 11+4reb+3ast, M.Bigovic 11+2reb+1ast, R.Zorana 10+5reb+10ast, D.Anastasija 9+1reb+1ast, M.Bigovic 9+4reb Herceg Novi - Decic 71-70 Fifth-ranked Decic (5-14) made lots of trouble for third ranked Herceg Novi (9-9) on Sunday. Herceg Novi managed to secure only one-point victory 71-70. However their fans expected easier game. Herceg Novi made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Serbian forward Aleksandra Muzevic (179-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Bosnian center Adna Razic (192-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Sava Mirotic produced 25 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Zana Tatar (182-2003) added 18 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the guests. Decic's coach Dejan Drljevic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Herceg Novi maintains third position with 9-9 record having eleven points less than leader Buducnost. Decic lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. Top scorers: Decic: M.Sava 25+7reb+1ast, T.Zana 18+13reb+1ast, V.Ivana 12+2reb+1ast, S.Anastasija 9+6reb+2ast, R.Andjela 4+3reb, K.Mila 2+3reb+2ast Herceg Novi: A.Muzevic 37+12reb+6ast, A.Razic 14+12reb+2ast, R.Nikolina 8+1reb, S.Natasja 6+7reb+1ast, R.Vladana 3+4reb+2ast, B.Nikolina 3+1reb |
| Best players of Montenegrin Prva A round 20 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Talented Serbian Aleksandra Muzevic (179-F-2001) had a very impressive game in the last round for Herceg Novi and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 20. The 21-year old forward had a double-double of 37 points and twelve rebounds, while her team edged out Decic (#5, 5-14) 71-70. Herceg Novi maintains the 3rd position in Montenegrin Prva A. Herceg Novi 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 9-9 record. Muzevic turned to be Herceg Novi's top player in her first season with the team. Aleksandra Muzevic averages this season 28.1ppg, 8.7rpg and 7.0apg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young power forward Zana Tatar (182-F/C-2003) of Decic. Tatar impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as Decic was edged by slightly higher-ranked Herceg Novi (#3, 9-9) 71-70. Decic managed to keep the same 5th spot in the standings. 14 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Decic managed to get this year. Tatar is a newcomer at Decic and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 12.5ppg (#8). She also registered 5.2 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was another Decic's star - Sava Mirotic. Mirotic scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Mirotic's great performance Decic lost 70-71 to slightly higher-ranked Herceg Novi (#3, 9-9). But her team cannot count on just these two top stars as they also need help of the other teammates. Mirotic has a very solid season. In 12 games in Montenegro she scored 10.7ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Zorana Radonjic (173-G-2002) of Buducnost - 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists 5. Ksenija Kuzmanovic (2003) of Podgorica - 16 points and 7 rebounds 6. Milena Jaksic (178-F/G-1998) of Niksic - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Ljube Andric (183-F-2007) of Primorje - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Lana Vukcevic (194-C-2005) of Podgorica - 15 points and 8 rebounds 9. Jovana Markovic (187-C-1997) of Buducnost - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Nada Drobnjak) of Podgorica - 13 points and 2 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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| 2024 guard Morgan Cheli commits to UConn women's basketball - by Eurobasket News |
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UConn women's basketball added its second player to the class of 2024 with a commitment from guard Morgan Cheli (6'1''-G-2005). The Los Altos, California native plays at Archbishop Mitty High School and is the No. 18 player in the class according to ESPN. She chose the Huskies over more than 40 Division I offers, including South Carolina. Listed at 6-foot-2, Cheli fits the big guard mold that the Huskies often look for - think Caroline Ducharme and Katie Lou Samuelson. She plays point guard for her high school team, but can also get inside or flex out as a wing when needed. 'Morgan Cheli drives that team,' Salesian-Richmond coach Stephen Pezzola told SBLive after falling to Mitty in the state tournament. 'She gets everyone in a position to succeed... Cheli makes the team run.' Cheli plays for legendary coach Sue Phillips at Archbishop Mitty - the same high school Stanford's Haley Jones and WNBA All-Star Danielle Robinson attended. Phillips is one of the top high school coaches in the nation, owning a 789-128 all-time record with six California state titles. This past season, Cheli missed time with a foot injury but returned to help lead her team to a third straight Northern California Open Division. Mitty advanced to its first Open Division state championship game but the team fell short of its first title in heartbreaking fashion, losing on a buzzer-beater. Last summer, Cheli helped the Team USA win the U17 World Cup, where she averaged 6.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and a team-high 3.0 steals. Geno Auriemma flew out to California for one day over the summer to see Cheli play, according to Sport Stars Magazine, then other members of UConn's coaching staff visited Mitty in September. She took an unofficial visit to see the Huskies take on South Carolina at the XL Center in February. Cheli is UConn's second 2024 commit, joining fellow guard Allie Ziebell, the No. 5 player in the class. Courtesy of: theuconnblog |
| Bowling Green names Chmiel as Women's Basketball Head Coach - by Eurobasket News |
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Fred Chmiel , one of the architects of a South Carolina team that has advanced to the Final Four in each of the last three seasons, is the new head women's basketball coach at Bowling Green State University, Director of Athletics and Recreation Derek van der Merwe announced today (Sat., April 8). Chmiel (Shu-Meal), the 10th head coach in Falcon women's basketball history, will be formally introduced at a press conference on Monday at 11 a.m. Chmiel comes to BGSU after spending the last eight seasons on head coach Dawn Staley's staff at South Carolina. During that time, the Gamecocks posted an overall record of 247-32 and a Southeastern Conference mark of 116-12. After going 35-2 and winning the national championship in 2021-22, the Gamecocks went 36-1 and advanced to the Final Four in 2023. South Carolina has won two national titles during Chmiel's tenure, reaching the Sweet 16 in all seven seasons the NCAA Tournament was held in that time. 'When looking for qualified head coach candidates, you look at individuals who have been around great mentors, teachers, and leaders,' said van der Merwe. 'You look at people who have had powerful and transformational experiences. Fred Chmiel has served and learned from the best coaches and student-athletes. He has had a long career in women's basketball and has been part of 15 NCAA Tournament appearances. He coached his coach, Dawn Staley, in the WNBA. He has patiently waited for his opportunity. It is time for him to be a part of the championship culture we are building and Bowling Green State University.' 'Bowling Green State University is so pleased to welcome Fred Chmiel as our head coach of women's basketball,' said BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers. 'He comes to BGSU from one of the top women's basketball programs in the country, with multiple NCAA Championships and Final Four appearances. In addition to his high-caliber, championship coaching experience, Coach Chmiel brings an established record in the development and support of student-athletes. I want to thank Derek van der Merwe, director of athletics, and Stacy Kosciak, deputy athletics director, for their leadership of this national search. We look forward to joining our students, faculty, staff, alumni and community in continuing to build on the momentum of our women's basketball program at the Stroh later this year. Ay Ziggy Zoomba!' The Gamecocks won the SEC regular-season title in five of Chmiel's eight seasons, finishing second or tied for second in the conference in each of the other three years. South Carolina won six SEC Tournament titles in those eight seasons. The 2022-23 team set a program record for wins in a season, with 36-straight victories on the way to the Final Four. 'My family and I are so thankful and excited for the opportunity to join the Bowling Green community,' said Chmiel. 'I am grateful to President Rogers, Derek van der Merwe and Stacy Kosciak for the tremendous opportunity to lead this program. We look forward to continued success and reaching new heights here at BGSU.' South Carolina's work on the glass in 2022-23 was the best in program history, as the Gamecocks set season records for total rebounds (1,830 - the second-highest total in SEC history), offensive rebounds (620), defensive boards (1,151), rebounds per game (49.5) and rebounding margin. South Carolina's +20.4 rebounding margin is the second best in NCAA history. The Gamecocks set NCAA records with 326 blocked shots and 8.8 blocks per game in the '22-23 season. Chmiel joined the South Carolina staff in June of 2015, marking his third partnership (Temple) with Staley, including one season when he coached Staley in the WNBA. In 17 seasons as an assistant coach at the college level, Chmiel has been part of 11 conference regular-season titles, seven conference tournament titles, 16 NCAA Tournament appearances, including 10 Sweet 16 berths and two NCAA titles. His teams have produced 12 WNBA draft picks - and no fewer than four members of the 2022-23 team have been invited to attend the WNBA Draft 2023, which will be held on Monday (April 10). Chmiel's work on the recruiting trail helped deliver the Gamecocks' No. 1 signing class in the nation in 2019 and 2021. Working most closely with the frontcourt in his eight seasons with the Gamecocks, Chmiel's efforts have helped the team to three perfect 16-0 SEC records (2015-16, 2019-20 and '22-23), the 2017 and 2022 National Championships, an SEC-record four-consecutive SEC Tournament crowns (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018), the program's first No. 1 final ranking in 2019-20 and its first wire-to-wire No. 1 ranking in 2021-22. He has worked with five All-SEC forwards, including a pair of SEC and National Players of the Year in A'ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston, who have also combined to win the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award in six of its seven years of existence. Boston recently was named an All-American for the fourth time, and twice was named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year. She picked up SEC Player-of-the-Year honors in each of the last two seasons and was a four-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Chmiel spent the 2014-15 season at Minnesota where he served as the Golden Gophers' defensive coordinator while also working with the guards. Despite a season-ending injury to a key member of his group, Chmiel helped the Gophers rank eighth in the nation in assists per game and 26th in the country in assist-to-turnover ratio. He also lent his WNBA experience to center Amanda Zahui B. as she prepared for her future in the league, and she was the number-two pick in the draft. In a similar role for four seasons at Penn State, Chmiel was part of three straight Big Ten regular-season championship teams and saw the Lady Lions advance to the NCAA Sweet 16 twice in their three tournament appearances. Two of his guards went on earn All-America status and be drafted into the WNBA, and a third earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors. Chmiel worked with perimeter players and served as the academic liaison at San Diego State for two seasons, during which the Aztecs won back-to-back Mountain West Conference regular-season titles and the 2010 Mountain West Conference Tournament championship. In his first season, 2008-09, San Diego State earned its first NCAA Tournament bid in 13 years, and Chmiel mentored another eventual WNBA Draft pick to win MWC Defensive Player of the Year honors in consecutive seasons. Staley tapped Chmiel for his first women's college assistant coaching role during her penultimate season at Temple (2006-07), following his lone season as the head coach of the San Jose Spiders in the National Women's Basketball League (2006). The two combined to guide the Owls to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances and a share of the 2008 Atlantic 10 regular-season title. Chmiel first impressed Staley in 2005 when the then-Temple head coach was playing for the WNBA's Charlotte Sting, for which he was an assistant coach. Chmiel also spent time in the league serving as an advance scout for the Indiana Fever and Detroit Shock. Chmiel's coaching career began at Feather River College (Calif.), where he had also begun his college playing career. After one season as an assistant coach for Feather River's men's team, Chmiel accepted the head position and led the program for four seasons (1995-99). He moved on to become the head coach at Lassen College (Calif.) and guided his teams to three Golden Valley Conference titles in his six seasons. As a player, Chmiel thrived at Feather River, earning first-team All-Golden Valley Conference honors before continuing his career and education at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. A graduate of Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y., where he earned his bachelor's degree in liberal studies, Chmiel went on to earn a master's degree in coaching and athletics administration from Concordia University in 2022. He and his wife, Julie, have two daughters, Skylar and Ivy. Courtesy of: bgsufalcons.com |
| Komara named WBB Associate Head Coach at Purdue - by Eurobasket News |
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A Boilermaker legend will join head coach Katie Gearlds on the sidelines at Mackey Arena starting next season as Purdue Women's Basketball welcomed Kelly Komara back home as an associate head coach. One of the top guards to play for Purdue, Komara helped guide the Boilermakers to the 1999 NCAA National Championship and runner-up honors in 2001. A three-time All-Big Ten selection, the 2001 NCAA Mideast Regional Most Outstanding Player and 2002 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Komara brings with her a proven track record of player development and being an effective recruiter. Komara spent the last two seasons on staff at Marquette. 'I never through I'd meet someone who loved Purdue as much as me, but Kelly Komara is it,' Gearlds said. 'I am so excited to have Kelly back home to help get Purdue back to where it belongs. Kelly was a part of that generation that set the standard. She knows what it takes to get there. I can't wait to see how much our players will benefit from her coaching and pure passion for Purdue. It's always rewarding to welcome another Boilermaker back home.' One of seven Boilermakers in history to score over 1,000 points, dish out 400 assists and record 200 steals, Komara is back on the sidelines at Mackey Arena for the second time, following two seasons from 2014-16. 'I'm both incredibly thankful and beyond excited to be coming home,' Komara said. 'Katie is a proven winner and fearless competitor. Her love for our alma mater runs deep. I want to join her in elevating Purdue Women's Basketball back to the top of the Big Ten. Purdue basketball prides itself on toughness, integrity and excellence. I bleed black and gold and can't wait to be back in Mackey, again!' Leading a dynamic backcourt in Milwaukee the last two seasons, Komara helped the Golden Eagles to back-to-back postseason appearances, including the NCAA Tournament as a No. 9 seed in 2023. Her final campaign at Marquette was highlighted by unanimous All-BIG EAST First Team honoree Jordan King, who finished in the top 10 of the league in scoring and assists. Komara was instrumental in helping Mackenzie Hare and Emily La Chapell earn BIG EAST All-Freshmen laurels in 2022-23. Marquette ranked as one of the most efficient offenses in the BIG EAST, averaging 16.5 assists per game with a 1.22 assist-to-turnover ratio. Komara helped the Golden Eagles to a 23-11 record in 2021-22 and reach the third round of the WNIT. Marquette ranked among the nation's elite in ball movement and passing efficiency. They averaged 18.0 assists per game to rank eighth in the NCAA, while holding a 1.21 assist/turnover ratio. Additionally, MU ranked near the top of the league in both field goal percentage (.435) and 3-point field goal percentage (.345). Komara joined Marquette's coaching staff following five years at Vanderbilt under fellow Purdue legend and national championship teammate Stephanie White. Komara served as the associate head coach from 2018-21 after starting as an assistant coach from 2016-18. Komara has proven herself to be an exceptional recruiter and developer of talent. From 2017-19, she helped sign three consecutive recruiting classes that ranked in the top-20 nationally. In her five years at Vandy, she recruited and coached seven SEC All-Conference selections, notably helping Chelsie Hall to a spot on the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017-18. In 2019-20, Jordyn Cambridge led the league in steals and earned SEC All-Defensive team honors. In 2019-20 Komara oversaw the first Commodore duo to post more than 100 assists apiece in nearly a decade. Hall led the team with 117 assists, while Cambridge became the first Vanderbilt player with 100+ assists (105) and 80+ steals (85) in a season in over two decades. Komara also served as the team's defensive coordinator, director of non-conference scheduling, head of scouting and the liaison to the strength and conditioning coach. Komara's first time on the sidelines in West Lafayette came during two seasons from 2014-16. She helped lead her alma mater to a 20-12 record in 2015-16 and an NCAA tournament berth. She coached four All-B1G honorees and brought in the ninth ranked recruiting class in 2015. In her two years at Albany prior to her time at Purdue, Komara helped the team to two NCAA tournament berths while achieving a combined 55-9 (32-1 America East) record. She recruited and developed 14 all-league selections, including two players of the year and a defensive player of the year. Komara has also worked at Valparaiso, Auburn and Northwestern in a variety of roles. In 2002, she was drafted in the WNBA third round by the Indiana Fever and played professionally for the Grand Rapids Blizzards in the National Women's Basketball League. Komara also played professionally for Panathinaikos Basketball club in Athens, Greece Komara played for Purdue during arguably the best four-year stretch in program history. The Boilermakers reached the 1999 and 2001 NCAA National Championship Games, four NCAA Tournaments, three Big Ten Regular Season titles and two Big Ten Tournament Championships. Purdue went 34-1 in 1998-99, including wins over No. 1 Tennessee and No. 3/4 Louisiana Tech to lift the NCAA National Championship, becoming the only program from the Big Ten to win a women's basketball national title. Komara played 134 games for the Old Gold and Black, making 99 starts. She averaged 9.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Her senior season as a team captain in 2001-02 saw her reach new heights with 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Her 120 steals her senior season is still the single-season record at Purdue. Komara ranks 22nd in program history with 1,266 career points, 17th in free throws made with 283, 12th with 402 assists, fifth in steals with 297, 10th in games played and 17th in games started. During her four-year playing career, Komara and the 2002 graduating class went 112-22 (83.6%) which is the best winning percentage by a class in program history, while ranking third in total wins. Komara's class also holds the Purdue record for best Big Ten winning percentage at 84.4% with a 54-10 mark. The Boilermakers appeared in every AP Top-25 poll and reached the top 10 for 51 of 74 weeks. Komara finished with 23 ranked victories. She was also granted the prestigious Mackey Award and Varsity Walk Award as a senior by the Purdue administration. A native of Schererville, Indiana, and standout at Lake Central High, Komara was named Indiana's Miss Basketball after averaging 21.5 points per game as a senior. She was the fourth Indiana Miss Basketball to play for Purdue. Komara earned her bachelor's degree in physical education from Purdue University in 2002. She went on to receive her master's degree in higher education and sports management from Auburn in 2006. Komara and her wife, Jenn, have two children, Kennedy and Hudson. Courtesy of: purduesports.com |
| Leflar promoted to Head Women's Basketball Coach at UMass - by Eurobasket News |
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Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced Michael Leflar as the next head coach of the University of Massachusetts women's basketball program on Monday afternoon. 'I am thrilled to promote associate head coach Michael Leflar to serve as our Massachusetts women's basketball head coach,' said Bamford. 'Mike has been an integral part of our success since his arrival in 2018. His efforts have contributed to the winningest era in program history and we feel strongly that he is the ideal leader to both support the personal development of our student-athletes and to continue the program's ascent competitively. Mike is an experienced tactician, a passionate and genuine recruiter and someone we have watched build impactful relationships within our department and throughout the UMass athletics community.' Michael Leflar will be officially introduced as the next head coach of the Massachusetts women's basketball program at a press conference at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 in the Massachusetts room on the third floor of the Mullins Center (live stream details to be announced). Michael Leflar assumes his new role with 20 years of collegiate coaching experience with the previous five seasons coming at UMass, including the past season and a half as the program's associate head coach. 'I am honored and grateful to be the next head coach of the University of Massachusetts women's basketball program,' Michael Leflar said. 'A special thanks to Director of Athletics, Ryan Bamford, and Deputy Director of Athletics, Kirsten Britton, for their support throughout this process and their confidence in me moving forward. This is a professional dream come true. The past five years at UMass have been extraordinary for my family and I. We had historic success on the court. More importantly, we built great relationships with our student-athletes and the surrounding community and we are excited to call UMass home for many years to come. I want our student-athletes to love their entire UMass experience and I am excited for that responsibility starting today.' Michael Leflar joined the Massachusetts women's basketball family as an assistant coach beginning with the 2018-19 season and was then promoted to the role of associate head coach in December of 2021. Michael Leflar has been an integral part of building the most successful era in Massachusetts women's basketball, helping the program to its first regular-season Atlantic 10 championship this past season after the program earned its first Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship in 2021-22, while adding an NCAA Tournament berth in 2022 to go along with WNIT appearances in 2021 and 2023. The 2022-23 season turned into one of the most successful campaigns in program history as the Minutewomen posted a 27-7 overall record and a 14-2 mark in A-10 play while qualifying for the WNIT and advancing to the second round for just the third time in program history. In the first round of the WNIT, Massachusetts defeated Albany for win No. 27 of the season, marking the highest single season win total in program history. Massachusetts also posted back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and during the middle of the 2022-23 season put together a program-best, 12-game winning streak. The 14 Atlantic 10 victories in 2022-23 also marked the most league wins in a season. The offense posted the highest scoring average (76.2 ppg) since the 1979-80 season and it marked the third straight season Massachusetts led the A-10 in scoring. Experienced working with guards, forwards and centers, Michael Leflar most recently worked closely with the Minutewomen forwards, including 2023 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year, Sam Breen. Under Michael Leflar 's guidance, Breen developed into one of the most decorated players in program history and earned back-to-back Atlantic 10 Player of the Year honors in 2022 and 2023. In 2022-23, Breen averaged 17.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 47.5% from the field and adding 46 three-pointers. She shattered a 43-year-old career points record, finishing with 1,974 points while also scoring the most points in a single season in 2022-23 (589). Breen ranks second in program history in rebounding (1,154) and in 2022-23, she was selected to the A-10 All-Conference First Team, named the ECAC Player of the Year, landed on the All-ECAC First Team and was named to the FIU Thanksgiving Classic All-Tournament Team. During the 2021-22 season, Michael Leflar and the Minutewomen had a historic run as the program won its first Atlantic 10 Tournament championship to earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament for its first appearance since 1998. The No. 3-seeded Minutewomen defeated No. 1 seed Dayton in the title game to hoist the A-10 trophy. Throughout that 2021-22 season, UMass made history by receiving votes in a national poll for the first time since the 1994-95 season and earned votes five times during the year. Individually, Breen and Destiney Philoxy become the 21st and 22nd Minutewomen to eclipse the 1,000th career point plateau. Both Philoxy and Breen played in their 100th career games on the year, as well. Massachusetts has played in the Atlantic 10 Championship game in each of the past three seasons and in the five seasons since Michael Leflar joined the staff the Minutewomen posted a combined 105-49 (.682) record. Prior to joining the Massachusetts staff, Michael Leflar spent the previous three seasons with Northeastern. He was promoted from assistant coach to associate head coach prior to the 2017-18 campaign. In his final season with the Huskies, they won 16 games including a program-record 11 victories in the CAA, capping the season with a trip to the WBI Tournament. That marked the program's first postseason appearance since 1999. Michael Leflar came to Northeastern following a stint as Binghamton's associate head coach in 2014-15. In his one season in New York, he spearheaded recruiting initiatives and was instrumental in beginning the rebuilding process for the Bearcats. He spent a total of 10 seasons at Boston University both as an assistant coach (2004-12) and associate head coach (2012-14). Under Michael Leflar 's tutelage, the Terriers were crowned America East regular season champions in 2009 and 2012 and reached the WNIT on four occasions (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013). Along with his role in developing offensive and defensive schemes, he led instruction for the team's guards and post players. Before his first coaching stop in Boston, he served in an assistant capacity at the University of Pennsylvania, where he worked with post players and helped the Quakers bring home the 2004 Ivy League title. A native of Horsham, Pennsylvania, Michael Leflar graduated from Boston College in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in communications, while also completing minors in American studies and black studies. Courtesy of: umassathletics.com |
| Special Jennings named Head Women's Basketball Coach at Jacksonville - by Eurobasket News |
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Jacksonville University Athletics announced the hiring of Special Jennings as its new head women's basketball coach on Monday. 'Today marks an exciting moment for our women's basketball program and university as we welcome Special Jennings as our head coach,' said Senior Vice President/Athletic Director Alex Ricker-Gilbert. 'Special is a national championship-level coach, a world-class recruiter and has mentored some of the top women's basketball players in the country. She knows how to rebuild a program and will be an outstanding role model for our student-athletes. We are ecstatic to have Special and her wife Amber join the Jacksonville University community.' 'From the moment I came onto the Jacksonville campus, this place just felt right,' said Jennings, who becomes the fifth head coach in the history of the program. 'The atmosphere just made me feel wanted. Everyone on this campus, from the athletic department to the President, share the same electricity, wanting to see the women's basketball program succeed.' 'I want to thank President Tim Cost and Alex Ricker-Gilbert for entrusting me to rejuvenate this program and give JU fans, alumni and the city of Jacksonville a team that will exude class, confidence and excellence, both on- and off-the-court.' In three years at Monteverde Academy, she captured back-to-back GEICO High School National Championships, the first titles of its kind in school history. She guided the Eagles to a 26-1 mark this past season and compiled an overall 68-6 record in her three years at the helm, helping reestablish the Florida prep school as one of the preeminent high school programs in the country. 'I'd like to acknowledge the players, coaches, support staff and administration at Monteverde Academy. When we came into the program, we didn't know what to expect, didn't have a blueprint, not a recipe for success, but only a vision that would take everyone putting aside their personal accolades and ego to achieve excellence, which those young ladies did so with grace, so I thank them,' said Jennings. 'Winning championships is a great accomplishment, but what I'm most proud of is how we impacted those young ladies' lives in the community, in the classroom and in their everyday quest to be the best human beings they can be. I'm forever grateful to Kasey Kesselring, Khrystal Phiri and Jon Hopman for entrusting me to make Monteverde Academy Girls Basketball a national contender. The program is set up for success and I look forward to cheering the Lady Eagles on in the future.' Jennings was named a finalist for Naismith Girl's High School Coach of the Year back in February 2023. In her time in Monteverde, she oversaw the development of 14 players who went on to Division I programs and multiple who received top honors, including McDonald's All-Americans, NIKE Hoops Summit athletes, Baden All-Americans, Jordan Brand Classic selections and several other recognitions. As an acknowledgment of her developmental acumen, she was selected to serve as a coach for USA Basketball at the NIKE Hoops Summit, a showcase of the top women's basketball prospects in the country, which was held in Portland, Oregon on April 8. Prior to her first head coach position, Jennings spent two years on staff at UIC, where she was elevated to the position of Associate Head Coach in her second season. She was part of Head Coach Tasha Pointer's first two seasons and help recruit and develop the next wave of players for the Flames. Jada Nneji was named to the Horizon League All-Defensive Team both years that Jennings coached in Chicago. Her experience coaching in Florida started as an assistant at Flagler College in the 2017-18 season. She helped the Saints to a 16-win conference season and 18-9 record overall in her lone season in St. Augustine, helping tutor Tabatha Odabe to Peach Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors. She spent three years as an assistant at Augusta College, on staff for a team that made the NCAA Division II Sweet 16 in 2016 and helped the program to 46 wins in her time there. After a three-year career as a professional player in Finland, she returned to the states and broke in college basketball as an Administrative Assistant on Wright State's coaching staff. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she was a standout point guard for Xavier from 2007-11, appearing in 131 games and starting the last 115 of those in a row. She was a two-time All-Atlantic 10 performer, who helped lead the Musketeers to four A-10 Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight run as a junior in 2009-10. Courtesy of; judolphins.com |
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| Ferguson named WBB Head Coach at Northeastern State - by Eurobasket News |
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Northeastern State University Director of Athletics John Sisemore announced Friday the hiring of Keith Ferguson as the department's new head women's basketball coach. Ferguson, the eighth coach in program history, comes to Tahlequah following seven seasons as the head women's basketball coach at Bethany College (Kansas). 'We are extremely excited to welcome Coach Ferguson and his family to Northeastern State and Tahlequah to lead our women's basketball program,' said Sisemore. 'Throughout the search process, we were focused on finding a coach that has high integrity, blue-collar work ethics, has strong family and community values. Coach Ferguson checks those boxes and has a proven record of success, a reputation of being a tireless recruiter, and is a rising star in the industry.' Ferguson is the third-winningest coach in Bethany women's basketball history, holding a mark of 121-87 for his alma mater. His teams produced three 20-win seasons, 16 All-Conference selections, two Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Defensive Players of the Year, one KCAC Freshman of the Year, and one All-American. 'I can't thank Dr. Turner, John Sisemore, and the rest of the hiring committee enough for trusting me with this great opportunity here at NSU,' said Ferguson. 'Leaving home is never easy, but the community in Tahlequah and at NSU is thriving with amazing people that share the same views and goals that we do. I can't wait to get to work and go compete. Go RiverHawks!' Ferguson turned over a Bethany program that won 18 games in the three years before his arrival into a perennial KCAC contender and was named its conference's Coach of the Year in 2018. He guided the Swedes to six consecutive KCAC postseason berths, reaching the semifinals twice, and held a 97-64 mark against conference foes. Before returning to Bethany, Ferguson spent four seasons as an NCAA Division I assistant women's basketball coach splitting his time between Fresno State University and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. At Fresno State, he helped the Bulldogs win 45 games in two seasons, including two second-round appearances in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. Ferguson had six players earn all-conference team awards and three individual awards over the two years, including a co-player of the year award. While he was with the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Ferguson recruited the top-ranked class in the Sunbelt Conference in 2014. He was an assistant at Hutchinson Community College (Kan.) during the 2011-12 season when the team finished with a 36-1 record and was the national runner-up at the NJCAA Tournament. Five players from this team received Division I offers. Ferguson also went 94-50 as a Junior College Head Coach for Brown Mackie College from 2007-09 and then Barton Community College from 2009-11. He led Brown Mackie to the program's first 20-win season and coached Barton to a 21-11 overall record and a Jayhawk Conference runner-up finish. Ferguson graduated from Bethany College with a bachelor's in business management in 2011. Courtesy of: goriverhawksgo.com |
| Quincy U tabs Boyd as new WBB Head Coach - by Eurobasket News |
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Quincy University has announced Courtney Boyd as its new Head Women's Basketball Coach. Boyd comes to QU from Clarke University in Dubuque, IA where she has served as the Head Women's Basketball Coach since 2017 and as the Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Leader since 2022. 'At Quincy University, championship-caliber play and postseason success are part of our history and tradition in women's basketball,' said Brian McGee, PhD, QU president. 'Today, we take a big step forward in returning to that tradition of success by naming Courtney Boyd as our head women's basketball coach. A native of the Tri-State region, Coach Boyd is an extraordinary leader, a proven winner, a national coach of the year, and a national champion. She is exactly the right coach for the future of this program. We are thrilled to welcome her back to NCAA Division II and to her new home at Quincy University.' Boyd's overall record at Clarke University is 155-42 with her team appearing in the NAIA National tournament each of the past five years. The team went 33-4 last season and finished as the NAIA National Champions. She has received many accolades in her coaching career including the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Thirty Under 30 Award in 2017, the Heart of America Coach of the Year in 2022 and the NAIA National Coach of the Year in 2023. 'In collegiate women's basketball, each year only seven head coaches can call themselves a national champion, and we just hired one of them,' said Josh Rabe, athletic director. 'Coach Boyd's resume speaks for itself, but it is her personality and values that are what we look for at Quincy University. We welcome her and her family with open arms and look forward to her championship leadership, leading current and future Hawks on the hardwood.' Boyd grew up in Keokuk, IA, where she led the Keokuk High School Women's Basketball team to a second-place finish in the 2005 Class 3-A state tournament. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in education from Dixie State University and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Augusta University. She was a two-year starting point guard and team captain for the Dixie State Women's Basketball team and set the school record for the most three pointers in a game. 'I am more than grateful for the opportunity to lead this program. I want to thank President McGee and Athletic Director Josh Rabe for their confidence in me to put QU back on the map,' said Boyd. 'Being able to come back to a University that I watched dominate in women's basketball as a kid is an exciting feeling. I am ready to build on the tradition of QU Women's Basketball and can't wait to share my passion for the game and the growth of young women with the Quincy community.' Prior to joining Clarke University, Boyd served as the Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. In addition, she has served in numerous coaching roles at AIB College of Business in Des Moines, IA, Augusta University in Augusta, GA and Grand View University in Des Moines. Courtesy of: quhawks.com |
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| Iyana Martin claims Spanish LF2 weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Talented Iyana Martin (172-PG-2006) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's leader Segle XXI and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 26. The 16-year old playmaker had the game-high 25 points adding nine rebounds and four assists for Segle XXI in her team's victory, helping them to beat Castello (21-5) 69-64. It allowed Segle XXI to jump to the first place in the Spanish LF2. Segle XXI have a solid 21-5 record. In the team's last game Martin had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range. It's her second year at Segle XXI and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Martin has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (6th best: 13.6ppg), assists (6th best: 3.5apg) and averages solid 2.6spg and 53.8% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young forward Judith Turrion (179-F-1996) of Sant Adria. Turrion impressed basketball fans with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course she led Sant Adria to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked El Olivar (#14, 2-24) 73-47. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the top position in Group B. Sant Adria keeps 12th position. 19 lost games are too many comparing to just seven victories Sant Adria managed to get this year. Turrion is well-known by Sant Adria fans and she already established her position as one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Maria Recio of Sevilla (#11). Recio scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds. Despite Recio's great performance Sevilla lost 64-66 to the higher-ranked Plasencia (#1, 19-5). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. Recio has a very solid season. In 23 games in Spain she scored 12.3ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Ruth Adams (1996) of Plasencia - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Nena Trajchevska (183-F-1994) of Arxil - 18 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Amy Griffin (183-G/F-1996) of Plasencia - 26 points and 5 rebounds 7. Clara Prieto (PG-2004) of Almeria - 11 points and 7 assists 8. Vanessa Gonzalez (184-F-1994) of GEIG - 9 points and 12 rebounds 9. Paula Roig (1999) of Barna - 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Mercy Wanyama (185-C-1992) of Cortegada - 16 points and 8 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Spanish LF Challenge round 30 best performance: Celia Fiorotto - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Argentinian Power forward Celia Fiorotto (186-F/C-1992) had a very impressive game in the last round for Picken Claret, receiving a Hoops Agents LF Challenge Player of the Week award for round 30. The 30-year old player had a double-double of 19 points and 21 rebounds, while her team edged out Lima-Horta (10-20) 60-56. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Picken Claret is placed at 14th position in Spanish LF Challenge. Picken Claret is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 10-20 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Fiorotto as usually she does not deliver so high stats. Celia Fiorotto has solid league stats. She is in league's top in rebounds (9th best: 7.8rpg). The second best player in last round's games was young American Kate Andersen (175-G-1997) of Al-Qazeres. Andersen had a very good evening with 20 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course she led Al-Qazeres to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Adareva (#11, 11-17) 88-65. Al-Qazeres' 7th position in the standings has not changed. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 15-14 record is not bad and everything may still change. Andersen is a newcomer at Al-Qazeres, but is already one of team's top players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.3ppg (#4). She also registered 4.7 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was Montenegrin center Ana Pocek (190-C-1993) of Estepona (#8). Pocek scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds. Despite Pocek's great performance Estepona lost 65-71 to slightly higher-ranked Paterna (#6, 16-13). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Estepona ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 16 games, recording just fourteen victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Pocek could help Estepona to bring them higher in the standings. Pocek has a great season in Spain. After 29 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.2ppg (best scorer) and rebounds with 12.6rpg (#1 in league). Other top performing players last week: 4. Murjanatu Musa (187-C-2000) of Celta Zorka - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Stephanie Martinez (172-G-2004) of Al-Qazeres - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Tiffany Brown (168-PG-1986) of Estepona - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Waltiea Rolle (198-C-1990) of Estepona - 14 points and 13 rebounds 8. Gala Mestres (185-F-1994) of Joventut - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Jessica Fequiere (180-G/F-1993) of Ferrol - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Clitan De Sousa (183-G-1996) of Alcobendas - 15 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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| Brittney Sykes claims Spanish LF Endesa Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old playmaker had the game-high 17 points adding five rebounds and two assists for Girona in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Leganes (#15, 8-22) with 26-point margin 83-57. Girona maintains the 4th position in Spanish LF Endesa. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Girona will need more victories to improve their 23-6 record. Sykes turned to be Girona's top player in her first season with the team. Brittney Sykes averages this season 13.6ppg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Belgian power forward Becky Massey (186-PF-2000) of Estudiantes. Massey impressed basketball fans with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course she led Estudiantes to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Tenerife (#16, 3-26) 100-47. Estudiantes' 7th position in the standings has not changed. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 14-16 record. Massey is a newcomer at Estudiantes and despite she is not a team leader yet, every game she becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. The third best performed player last round was another Girona's star - international guard Laia Flores (171-PG-1996). Flores scored 23 points. She was another key player of Girona, helping her team with a 83-57 easy win against the lower-ranked Leganes (#15, 8-22). Girona needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 23 victories and 6 lost games. Flores has a very solid season. In 29 games in Spain she scored 6.5ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Vionise Pierre-Louis (193-C-1995) of Leganes - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Sika Kone (190-F/C-2002) of Gran Canaria - 10 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Mariam Coulibaly (192-C-1997) of IDK Eustotren - 14 points and 9 rebounds 7. Maria Erauncetamurguil (185-C-1998) of Estudiantes - 11 points and 12 rebounds 8. Raquel Carrera (188-C-2001) of Valencia - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Leticia Romero (173-G-1995) of Valencia - 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Maria Fasoula (196-F-1997) of Avenida - 18 points and 2 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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| SBL Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Fribourg and Nyon advance into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Troistorrents - Nyon 65-67 American forward Korinne Campbell (184-1988, college: WVU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Japanese guard Ai Yamada (170-1995) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Nyon players scored in double figures. Naturalized Cuban forward Yeinny Bravo (181-1996) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 19 rebounds and American forward Maria Blazejewski (185-1991, college: LSSU) added 17 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in the effort for Troistorrents. Top scorers: Troistorrents: Y.Bravo 23+19reb, M.Blazejewski 17+7reb+3ast, Q.Hoppie 12+3reb+6ast, L.Gloria 6+3reb+1ast, N.Constantin 5+1reb, M.Dutruel 2+1reb Nyon: L.Margot 17+2reb+3ast, K.Campbell 16+14reb+1ast, K.Niedzwiedzka 11+2reb+3ast, A.Yamada 11+6reb+6ast, A.Blanchard 6+2reb, V.Indira 4+3reb+2ast Helios - Fribourg 44-95 Fribourg outrebounded Helios 59-23 including a 27-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. American power forward Courtney Range (191-1995, college: California) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and British-Lithuanian Gabby Nikitinaite (180-1998, college: SIUE) chipped in 22 points and 5 steals during the contest. The former international guard Virginie Bruchez (172-2001) responded with 13 points and the former international center Bilge Topaloglu (193-1998, college: Regina) scored 8 points. Top scorers: Helios: V.Bruchez 13+4reb+2ast, B.Topaloglu 8+2reb+3ast, L.Gasser 7+5reb+1ast, D.Preux Amelie 6+3reb, L.Sophie 4+2reb+1ast, M.Ivashchanka 4+6reb+1ast Fribourg: C.Range 24+12reb+2ast, G.Nikitinaite 22+4reb+3ast, N.Fora 12+8reb+4ast, E.Jacquot 9+7reb+2ast, T.Naomi 9+3reb+3ast, J.Redmond 6+4reb+3ast |
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| Peng number one in Taiwan WSBL for round 16 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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International Guard Hsiao-Tong Peng (168-G-1998) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Taiyuan T., receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 16. The 24-year old player was the main contributor (19 points, five rebounds and six assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Chunghua T. (#3, 5-11) 77-70. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Taiyuan T. maintains the 2nd position in Taiwanese WSBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Taiyuan T. will need more victories to improve their 12-4 record. In the team's last game Peng had a remarkable four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. She has many years of experience at Taiyuan T., through which she has constantly improved. Hsiao-Tong Peng has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (5th best: 11.4ppg). The second best player in last round's games was young international guard Szu-Chin Pan (170-G-1992) of Chunghua T.. Pan had a very good evening with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Bad luck as Chunghua T. lost that game 70-77 to slightly higher-ranked Taiyuan T. (#2, 12-4). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Chunghua T. still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 5-11 record. Pan is one of the most experienced players at Chunghua T. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was international forward Xi-Ye Liu (173-F-1991) of Taipower (#4). Liu scored 18 points. Despite Liu's great performance Taipower lost 55-86 to #1 ranked Cathay Life. But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. Taipower can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-14 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Liu has individually a great season in Taiwan. After 16 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 13.9ppg (3rd best), rebounds with 5.0rpg (7th best) and assists with 3.9apg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Xin-Yu Liu) of Cathay Life - 15 points and 5 rebounds 5. Yu-Chun Chen (176-SG-1987) of Cathay Life - 16 points and 3 rebounds 6. Tieh Lin (182-C-1999) of Taiyuan T. - 17 points and 10 rebounds 7. Pei-Chen Tsai (186-C-1984) of Taiyuan T. - 9 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Hsiang-Ting Huang (180-F/C-1993) of Chunghua T. - 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Yixuan Li (161-PG-1990) of Taipower - 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Yu-Ting Lin (179-F/G-1994) of Cathay Life - 4 points, 4 rebounds and 7 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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| NBL Round 5: JKL Dolphins keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked JKL Dolphins as it allowed them to take a leadership position. JKL Dolphins smashed 9th ranked KIU Rangers in Kampala 70-49. JKL Dolphins forced 29 KIU Rangers turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) who scored 19 points. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) chipped in 9 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Diana Letaru produced 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists 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. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with JTL Jaguars. KIU Rangers at the other side dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with Miracle and Kampala Uni. KIU Rangers will play next round against strong UCU Ladies trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala - UCU Ladies. JKL Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Undefeated KCCA Leopards (2-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked UCU Ladies (3-2) 78-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KCCA Leopards. Prosper Anyine orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points. Bridget Aber contributed with 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Martha Soigi (185-1986) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for KCCA Leopards. KCCA Leopards' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. KCCA Leopards at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. UCU Ladies' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena KIU Rangers. A very close game took place in Kampala (derby !!!) between JTL Jaguars and Nabisunsa. Third ranked JTL Jaguars (4-1) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Nabisunsa (1-2). JTL Jaguars managed to escape with a 2-point win 66-64 on Saturday evening. Namuwaya Muhaimina stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Sarah Namale responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. JTL Jaguars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with JKL Dolphins. Loser Nabisunsa dropped to the ninth place with two games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Miracle. Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: winless A1 Challenge was defeated by Kampala Uni in a road game 70-64. Winless A1 Challenge was smashed by JTL Jaguars at home 34-63. KIU Rangers destroyed Magic Stormers on the opponent's court 61-37. Nabisunsa unfortunately lost to Miracle in a home game 64-72. Kampala Uni managed to beat Nkumba LM on the road 60-54. The best stats of 5th round was 22 points and 28 rebounds by Mercy Batamuliza of Kampala Uni.
UCU Ladies - KCCA Leopards 78-73 Undefeated KCCA Leopards (2-1) recorded its first loss in Kampala. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked UCU Ladies (3-2) 78-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KCCA Leopards. Prosper Anyine orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points. The former international Bridget Aber (-2001) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Five UCU Ladies players scored in double figures. The former international center Martha Soigi (185-1986) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and the former international guard Angella Namirimu (-1990) added 13 points in the effort for KCCA Leopards. KCCA Leopards' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. KCCA Leopards at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. UCU Ladies' 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: KCCA Leopards: A.Ruth 14+3reb+2ast, A.Namirimu 13+4reb+3ast, M.Soigi 13+12reb+2ast, N.Leanne 8+4ast, A.Susan 6+2reb+1ast, K.Falidah 5+7reb UCU Ladies: A.Prosper 23+4reb+2ast, N.Aziida 16+7reb, O.Millicent 13+2reb, A.Bridget 11+12reb+1ast, N.Tracy 10+2reb+3ast, L.Shillah 3+9reb+3ast JKL Dolphins - KIU Rangers 70-49 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked JKL Dolphins as it allowed them to take a leadership position. JKL Dolphins smashed 9th ranked KIU Rangers in Kampala 70-49. JKL Dolphins forced 29 KIU Rangers turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) who scored 19 points. The former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) chipped in 9 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Diana Letaru produced 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Nanyonga Florence added 12 points and 7 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. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with JTL Jaguars. KIU Rangers at the other side dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with Miracle and Kampala Uni. KIU Rangers will play next round against strong UCU Ladies trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala - UCU Ladies. JKL Dolphins will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Top scorers: KIU Rangers: F.Nanyonga 12+7reb+2ast, L.Diana 11+8reb+6ast, K.Sharon 9+4reb, S.Nanfuka 6+10reb+1ast, F.Namulema 5+1reb+2ast, A.Mary 2+5reb JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 19+4reb+2ast, F.Oketcho 12+5reb+5ast, K.Agatha 9+2reb+3ast, H.Akello 9+13reb+2ast, S.Nikuze 6+3reb+1ast, R.Imanishimwe 5+2reb+2ast Kampala Uni - A1 Challenge 70-64 There was no surprise when bottom-ranked A1 Challenge (0-4) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Kampala Uni (2-2) 70-64 on Saturday. Kampala Uni forced 25 A1 Challenge turnovers. Strangely A1 Challenge outrebounded Kampala Uni 63-50 including 28 on the offensive glass. Margaret Bagaala stepped up and scored 47 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winners and guard Hanifah Namuli (-2002) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Peggy Nabwire responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Cathy Kekimuli scored 4 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kampala Uni moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Miracle and KIU Rangers. Loser A1 Challenge still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Nkumba LM. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: A1 Challenge: N.Peggy 18+9reb+1ast, N.Sharua 11+3reb, B.Brenda 9+4reb+1ast, N.Patience 8+8reb+1ast, A.Faith 6+5reb+3ast, N.Mastullah 5+1reb Kampala Uni: B.Margaret 47+7reb+1ast, N.Hanifah 14+8reb+3ast, B.Mercy 5+10reb+2ast, A.Harriet 2+8reb+1ast, N.Shakirah 2+9reb+5ast, A.Josephine 0 Nabisunsa - JTL Jaguars 64-66 A very close game took place in Kampala (derby !!!) between JTL Jaguars and Nabisunsa. Third ranked JTL Jaguars (4-1) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Nabisunsa (1-2). JTL Jaguars managed to escape with a 2-point win 66-64 on Saturday evening. JTL Jaguars forced 19 Nabisunsa turnovers. Namuwaya Muhaimina stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard Rhoda Nagitta chipped in 21 points. Guard Sarah Namale (-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and forward Tamasha Nsubuga scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. JTL Jaguars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with JKL Dolphins. Loser Nabisunsa dropped to the ninth place with two games lost. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Miracle. Top scorers: Nabisunsa: N.Tamasha 18+5reb+5ast, N.Sarah 18+12reb+1ast, T.Darlene 16+4reb+2ast, N.Priscillar 5+8reb+6ast, B.Martha 3+1reb, L.Shabilah 2+3reb+1ast JTL Jaguars: N.Rhoda 21+4reb+1ast, M.Namuwaya 17+10reb, L.Angella 10+1reb+3ast, N.Maimuna 7+1reb+1ast, D.Sarafina 4+6reb, P.Alado 2+1reb A1 Challenge - JTL Jaguars 34-63 No shocking result in a game in Kampala where third ranked JTL Jaguars (4-1) smashed bottom-ranked A1 Challenge (0-4) 63-34 on Monday. JTL Jaguars held A1 Challenge to an opponent 21.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.9 percent accuracy of the winners. JTL Jaguars forced 22 A1 Challenge turnovers and outrebounded them 50-39 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. JTL Jaguars looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 3 passes made by A1 Challenge's players. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176) stepped up and scored 9 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Angella Lokwameri chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Cathy Kekimuli responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and Mastullah Namuli scored 13 points. 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. JTL Jaguars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with JKL Dolphins. Loser A1 Challenge still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Nkumba LM. JTL Jaguars' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Miracle. Top scorers: A1 Challenge: N.Mastullah 13+2reb, K.Cathy 10+13reb, A.Janet 4+5reb, B.Brenda 2+1reb, N.Sharua 2+3reb, N.Peggy 2+4reb+1ast JTL Jaguars: L.Angella 14+7reb+4ast, S.Ageno 9+11reb+7ast, M.Amoding 9+2reb+1ast, N.Maimuna 8+2reb+1ast, N.Rhoda 8+1reb+3ast, W.Sandra 5+3reb+2ast Magic Stormers - KIU Rangers 37-61 There was an upset in Kampala where second-ranked Magic Stormers (3-1) were rolled over by ninth ranked KIU Rangers (2-2) 61-37 on Monday. KIU Rangers held Magic Stormers to an opponent 18.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.1 percent accuracy of the winners. KIU Rangers forced 36 Magic Stormers turnovers. Forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) stepped up and scored 13 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners and Nanyonga Florence chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Kur Ajah responded with 9 points and 13 rebounds and guard Christine Nakito scored 4 points and 16 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. KIU Rangers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Miracle and Kampala Uni. Loser Magic Stormers dropped to the third position with one game lost. KIU Rangers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala UCU Ladies. Top scorers: Magic Stormers: L.Charity 11+2reb, A.Kur 9+13reb+2ast, N.Grace 4+1reb, A.Daphine 4+5reb+1ast, N.Christine 4+16reb, B.Namwenge 2+4reb+3ast KIU Rangers: K.Sharon 13+7reb+3ast, F.Nanyonga 12+5reb+1ast, K.Ines 8+2reb+2ast, A.Mary 6+9reb+2ast, N.Patricia 6+2reb+1ast, S.Nanfuka 5+10reb+3ast Nabisunsa - Miracle 64-72 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Kampala where seventh ranked Miracle (2-2) beat 6th ranked Nabisunsa (1-2) 72-64 on Monday. They outrebounded Nabisunsa 61-29 including a 26-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Akello Winnifred (-2001) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and forward Brenda Alyano chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Sarah Namale (-2005) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Mwondha Fatuma scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Nabisunsa players scored in double figures. Miracle moved-up to sixth place, which they share with KIU Rangers and Kampala Uni. Loser Nabisunsa dropped to the ninth position with two games lost. Miracle's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena JTL Jaguars. Top scorers: Nabisunsa: N.Sarah 18+7reb+1ast, N.Tamasha 14+2reb+3ast, F.Mwondha 12+9reb+3ast, T.Darlene 11+6reb+4ast, N.Priscillar 6+2reb+1ast, L.Shabilah 3+3reb+2ast Miracle: A.Brenda 21+7reb+1ast, W.Akello 18+14reb+7ast, S.Amito 10+18reb, N.Lilian 8+4reb+1ast, M.Atulinda 8+5reb, S.Namukose 4+6reb Nkumba LM - Kampala Uni 54-60 Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Nkumba LM (0-4) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Kampala Uni (2-2) 60-54 on Monday. Kampala Uni forced 19 Nkumba LM turnovers and outrebounded them 65-42 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mercy Batamuliza stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 28 rebounds for the winners and Margaret Bagaala chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Kampala Uni's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pennitah Nabakooza responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and guard Patience Mauso (-2000) scored 8 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Kampala Uni moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Miracle and KIU Rangers. Loser Nkumba LM still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with A1 Challenge. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Nkumba LM: N.Pennitah 15+5reb+2ast, N.Mellisa 12+4reb, M.Patience 8+6reb+7ast, A.Regina 8+9reb+1ast, N.Jesca 6+8reb+3ast, N.Isabella 4+4reb+1ast Kampala Uni: B.Mercy 22+28reb+3ast, B.Margaret 17+6reb+4ast, N.Hanifah 8+9reb+3ast, M.Orlando 5+6reb, A.Josephine 4+2reb, B.Grace 2 |
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| Superleague Round 24: Veneto-Cherkasy defeat KIVS SBK 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 24 in the Superleague took place in Cherkasy. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked KIVS SBK (6-14) to fourth ranked Veneto-Cherkasy (4-16) 68-66 on Sunday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But KIVS SBK won fourth quarter 19-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Veneto-Cherkasy made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 KIVS SBK turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Anastasia Kostoglod (174-2005) who helped to win the game recording 38 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and center Maria Pugach (181-2006) who added 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Elizaveta Vodovoz (175-2003) with 26 points and 6 rebounds. KIVS SBK's coach Irina Klenina rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Veneto-Cherkasy maintains fourth position with 4-16 record. KIVS SBK at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth place with 14 games lost. Veneto-Cherkasy are looking forward to face league's second-placed Dnipro at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. KIVS SBK will play against the league's leader Kyiv Basket (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. The game between Top Four teams took place in Sumy. One of their biggest challengers host Sumy (8-12) was smashed by second ranked Interkhim (20-2) 110-44. The winners were led by forward Kseniia Pankina (179-2002) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 rebounds and Evgeniya MBaye supported her with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Interkhim's coach Iryna Shchipakina felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 8 points and 20 rebounds by guard Khrystyna Yarych (174-2000) did not help to save the game for Sumy. Interkhim have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 20-2 record having just two points less than leader Kyiv Basket. Newly promoted Sumy keeps the third place with 12 games lost. Interkhim will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sumy will play at home against Pereyaslav and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Sumy - Interkhim 44-110 The game between Top Four teams took place in Sumy. One of their biggest challengers host Sumy (8-12) was smashed by second ranked Interkhim (20-2) 110-44. The game without a history. Interkhim led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Sumy to just 7 points in first quarter. Interkhim dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Sumy's 34. Interkhim forced 40 Sumy turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 37 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Sumy's players. The winners were led by forward Kseniia Pankina (179-2002) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 rebounds and the former international center Evgeniya MBaye (192-1992) supported her with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Interkhim players scored in double figures. Interkhim's coach Iryna Shchipakina felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 8 points and 20 rebounds by guard Khrystyna Yarych (174-2000) did not help to save the game for Sumy. Point guard Valentina Onishchenko (172-1996) added 9 points and 15 rebounds. Interkhim have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 20-2 record having just two points less than leader Kyiv Basket. Newly promoted Sumy keeps the third place with 12 games lost. Interkhim will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sumy will play at home against Pereyaslav and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sumy: D.Anastasiia 17+3reb, V.Onishchenko 9+15reb+2ast, K.Yarych 8+20reb+3ast, G.Vasylisa 6+3reb+2ast, D.Anastasiia 2+2reb+1ast, M.Diana 2+2reb+1ast Interkhim: P.Kseniia 19+6reb+2ast, Z.Darya 12+5reb+4ast, S.Kolibabchuk 12+1reb, O.Samburska 11+4reb+7ast, E.MBaye 11+7reb+6ast, G.Antonina 9+4reb+4ast Veneto-Cherkasy - KIVS SBK 68-66 The most exciting game of round 24 in the Superleague took place in Cherkasy. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked KIVS SBK (6-14) to fourth ranked Veneto-Cherkasy (4-16) 68-66 on Sunday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But KIVS SBK won fourth quarter 19-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Veneto-Cherkasy made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 KIVS SBK turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Anastasia Kostoglod (174-2005) who helped to win the game recording 38 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and center Maria Pugach (181-2006) who added 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Elizaveta Vodovoz (175-2003) with 26 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Katerina Shtyk (175-2003) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. KIVS SBK's coach Irina Klenina rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Veneto-Cherkasy maintains fourth position with 4-16 record. KIVS SBK at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth place with 14 games lost. Veneto-Cherkasy are looking forward to face league's second-placed Dnipro at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. KIVS SBK will play against the league's leader Kyiv Basket (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: KIVS SBK: V.Elizaveta 26+6reb, S.Katerina 19+9reb+3ast, T.Gaiv 10+9reb, K.Renata 6+6reb+1ast, S.Olga 4+2reb, K.Iaryna 1+2reb Veneto-Cherkasy: K.Anastasia 38+8reb+4ast, P.Maria 19+6reb, R.Anastasia 7+12reb+2ast, D.Polina 2+1reb+1ast, L.Liubov 2, P.Oleksandra 0 |
| Pankina number one in Ukraine Superleague for round 24 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Forward Kseniia Pankina (179-F-2002) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Interkhim, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 24. The 20-year old player was the main contributor (19 points, six rebounds and two assists) to her team's victory, helping them to outclass Sumy (#3, 8-12) with 66-point margin 110-44. Interkhim maintains the 2nd position in their group in Ukrainian Superleague. Interkhim has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 20-2. In the team's last game Pankina had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range. It's her second year at Interkhim and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Kseniia Pankina has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (9th best: 16.3ppg) and averages impressive 62.0% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Anastasia Kostoglod (174-F-2005) of Veneto-Cherkasy. Kostoglod had a very good evening with 38 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. It was enough for Veneto-Cherkasy to edge slightly lower-ranked KIVS SBK (#6, 6-14) 68-66. Veneto-Cherkasy's 4th position in Group 2 has not changed. 16 lost games are too many comparing to just four victories Veneto-Cherkasy managed to get this year. Kostoglod is a newcomer at Veneto-Cherkasy, but is already one of team's top players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.7ppg (#2). She also registered 4.3 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was another Interkhim's star - international center Evgeniya MBaye (192-C-1992). MBaye showcased her all-around game by recording 11 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the last round. She was another key player of Interkhim, helping her team with a 110-44 easy win against #3 ranked Sumy in a game of the week. Many experts and fans count Interkhim as a contender for championship title. Another victory and another confirmation that they may be right. Just look at their record: 20 victories and only two lost games. in Group 2. MBaye has a very solid season. In 20 games in Ukraine she scored 12.8ppg. She also has 8.0rpg and FGP: 54.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Olena Samburska (174-G-1989) of Interkhim - 11 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Elizaveta Vodovoz (175-G/F-2003) of KIVS SBK - 26 points and 6 rebounds 6. Darya Ziuzko (171-G-2006) of Interkhim - 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Katerina Shtyk (175-G/F-2003) of KIVS SBK - 19 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Yuliana Melnik (171-G-1994) of Interkhim - 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Diana Bondaryuk (198-C-1985) of Interkhim - 9 points and 6 rebounds 10. Anastasia Rybas (178-F-2005) of Veneto-Cherkasy - 7 points, 12 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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| Indiana Fever Select Aliyah Boston with First No. 1 Overall Pick in Franchise History - by Eurobasket News |
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With the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 WNBA Draft, the Indiana Fever picked University of South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (6'5''-F-2001) (pronounced uh-LEE-uh) on Monday night. "Aliyah Boston will have an immediate impact on our franchise on and off the court. We are excited to pair her with Kelsey and NaLyssa as we reload the Indiana Fever. We are very impressed with Aliyah's post skills as well as her natural leadership skllls. This a a great day for our franchise!" Fever General Manager Lin Dunn said. The 6-foot-5 forward from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands comes to Indiana after completing one of the most accomplished college careers in college basketball history. Boston finished her career with the Gamecocks from 2019-23 as the program's all-time leader in the following categories: - Consecutive games started (138) - Rebounds (1,493) - Offensive rebounds (518) - Offensive rebounds in SEC games (244) - Defensive rebounds (975) - Defensive rebounds in SEC games (485) - Rebounds in SEC games (729) - Blocked shots in SEC games (165) - Double-doubles (82) - Double-doubles in SEC games (42) - Triple-doubles (2) Boston was a four-time All-America recipient, four-time Lisa Leslie Center of the Year, four-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year, two-time National Player of the Year, two-time Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, two-time SEC Player of the Year and was also the 2022 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player guiding the Gamecocks to a national championship. During her senior year, Boston shot a 55.9 field goal percentage and was her best shooting season since her freshman campaign. Defensively she averaged 2.0 blocks per game, including an SEC-best 2.3 per conference outing this past season. Boston picked up SEC Player of the Year honors for the second-straight season as South Carolina finished the season with a 36-1 record. In her penultimate season, Boston became South Carolina's first Honda Cup Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and CoSIDA Academic All-America Team Member of the Year. She swept the national player of the year awards, including becoming the first player, male or female, to win both the Naismith Trophy and Naismith Defensive Player of the Year. She also claimed the SEC Female Athlete of the Year. Boston played an integral role as part of the first team in program history to be ranked No 1 in both the AP and the USA Today Coaches' Polls every week of the season capturing the program's second National Championship. As a sophomore, Boston recorded the first triple-double in program history in SEC play with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 blocks against Georgia. In her freshman season with the Gamecocks from 2019-20, Boston posted the first triple-double by a freshman in program history and the first by any NCAA Division I player in her career debut against Alabama State. She later became the program's first National Freshman of the Year. As a part of USA Basketball, Boston has earned four gold medals and was named MVP of the 2017 FIBA U16 Americas Cup after leading team with 11.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
