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| BSL Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Vienna are the first finalists - by Eurobasket News |
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Gmunden - Wels 81-71 The game was mostly controlled by Gmunden Swans. Raiffeisen Flyers Wels managed to win fourth quarter 20-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. 25 personal fouls committed by Raiffeisen Flyers Wels helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American power forward Urald King (198-1990, college: SE Oklahoma) who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 7 rebounds. The former international guard Daniel Friedrich (181-1992) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists for the winners. Four Gmunden Swans players scored in double figures. American guard Terrell Allen (190-1997, college: Georgetown) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import forward Donovan Smith (207-1993, college: Quinnipiac) added 21 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Raiffeisen Flyers Wels. Top scorers: Gmunden: B.Guettl 18+4reb+1ast, U.King 17+7reb+2ast, D.Green 16+6reb, D.Friedrich 13+2reb+10ast, Z.Charles 8+4reb+1ast, D.Lautier-Ogunleye 7+3reb+2ast Wels: D.Smith 21+13reb, T.Allen 19+10reb+5ast, C.von Fintel 15+4reb+2ast, A.Gydra 7+3reb+2ast, C.Jeter 5+4reb, A.Awosika 4+2reb+5ast Vienna - Klosterneuburg 98-88 Dukes were ahead by 4 points after three quarters before a 28-24 charge of BC Vienna, which allowed them to win the game. They made 26-of-31 charity shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Dukes were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international guard Bogic Vujosevic (192-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Montenegrin Nemanja Milosevic (204-1987, college: WKU, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Valentin Bauer (183-1994, college: Mars Hill) with 15 points and 7 assists and Serbian guard Predrag Miletic (193-1984) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Dukes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Vienna: B.Vujosevic 24+5reb+8ast, N.Milosevic 16+10reb+2ast, E.Murati 15+5reb+5ast, J.Manigat 15+3reb+3ast, S.Savic 10+6reb+4ast, C.Mateo 8+2reb Klosterneuburg: K.Bracy-Davis 16+4reb+1ast, P.Miletic 16+4reb+5ast, V.Bauer 15+3reb+7ast, A.Fripp 13+3reb+1ast, B.Blazevic 11+6reb+1ast, J.Nurse 6+5reb |
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| Al Ittihad ease past Muharraq - by Eurobasket News |
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Cleanthony Early (203-F-1991, college: Wichita St.) turned on the heat with 37 points, five rebounds and an assist as Al Ittihad strolled to a dominant 96-82 win over Muharraq last night at the Khalifa Sport City Arena in the first game of their best-of-three semi-final series of the Zain Bahrain Basketball League. The 6'8' American power forward was in his element as he scored two- and three-pointers at will, ably backed up by his giant Ukrainian teammate, Viacheslav Kravtsov (212-C-1987) - standing seven feet tall and playing as a centre - who netted 20 points with 19 rebounds and three assists. Local boy Ali Jassim provided crucial support with 13 points, two rebounds and five assists as Al Ettihad sped to a 52-47 lead by half-time and entered the fourth and final quarter leading by 10 points at 79-69. Muharraq briefly threatened to fight their way back into the game as the last quarter began, coming within four points of Al Ittihad at 75-79 with seven minutes left. But Al Ettihad inched further ahead and, with four-and-a-half minutes to go till the final buzzer, found themselves leading by eight points, at 87-79. With just two minutes left in the game, Al Ittihad's lead had swelled to 11 points with the scoreboard reading 92-11 in their favour and, with Muharraq seeming to be completely off their game with passes being flubbed by teammates or intercepted by the eventual victors, soon had the game comfortably sewn up. However, in the first quarter, Muharraq had shown considerable character as they stormed back from a 10-point deficit at 8-18 after the first five minutes of the game to lead by a single point at 24-23 with about a minute to go before the buzzer went off to signal the end of the first 10-minute period. But Al Ittihad, spurred on by the Early and Kravtsov partnership, entered the second quarter leading 27-26 and did not relinquish their lead again for the rest of the game. The two teams will meet again on Wednesday for the second game and, if Muharraq manage to claw their way back into contention, will play the third match on May 20. Meanwhile, Manama and Al Ahli will face off against each other today in the final game of their best-of-three semi-final series with the winner marching into the final. Courtesy of: gdnonline.com |
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| Khadeen Carrington's late layup carries Hapoel Jerusalem past Tenerife - by Eurobasket News |
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Lenovo Tenerife - Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 68-69 Khadeen Carrington (193-SG-1995, college: Seton Hall) converted a layup with 21 seconds remaining in regulation to propel Hapoel Jerusalem past Tenerife in the first Basketball Champions League semifinal in Malaga tonight. He finished with 19 points to lead the Israeli team into the title game. Tenerife recorded an 18-15 lead after ten minutes. But Jerusalem turned things around in the second quarter. They held Tenerife to just 12 points and grabbed a 34-30 halftime lead. Jerusalem continued to excel defensively in the third term. They limited the Spanish team to 12 points in the next quarter to secure a comfortable 10-point lead heading into the fourth term. But Tenerife bounced back quickly. Marcelinho Huertas (191-PG-1983) gave Tenerife a 67-63 lead with under a minute remaining. But Siim-Sander Vene (201-SF-1990) converted a four-point play to draw things even. Giorgi Shermadini (217-C-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) gave the lead back to Tenerife but Khadeen Carrington sank a layup to seal the win for the Israeli team. Siim-Sander Vene posted 15 points for Hapoel Jerusalem. Marcelinho Huertas answered with 20 points, while Giorgi Shermadini tossed in 18 points in the loss. |
| Telekom Baskets Bonn nip Unicaja to enter Final - by Eurobasket News |
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Unicaja - Telekom Baskets Bonn 67-69 Telekom Baskets Bonn secured the Basketball Champions League Final appearance. They upset hosting Unicaja in Malaga tonight to set up the title clash versus Hapoel Jerusalem. TJ Shorts (175-PG-1997, college: UC Davis) came up with 21 points and 7 assists to lead the German side. The teams exchanged baskets throughout the first period. The scoreboard read 22-22 after ten minutes of action. Bonn surged ahead in the second frame. They built a 10-point halftime lead 41-31. Unicaja stopped the rot in the third term. The hosts pulled within 7 points at the final break. Kendrick Perry (183-PG-1992, college: YSU), Dario Brizuela (188-G-1994) and Melvin Ejim (201-F-1991, college: Iowa St.) pulled Unicaja within two points 67-69 with 18 seconds remaining. TJ Shorts missed two free throws on the next possession giving Unicaja a chance. Kendrick Perry had a chance to win the game at the buzzer but his three-pointer rimmed out as Bonn got away with the victory. Finn Delany (200-PF-1995, college: SW Baptist) and Javontae Hawkins (196-G-1993, college: Fordham) had 13 points apiece for Bonn. Dario Brizuela, Melvin Ejim and Kendrick Perry accounted for 12 points each for Unicaja. |
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| Premier League Round 1 of Finals. BC Minsk take the lead - by Eurobasket News |
FINALBC Minsk - Grodno 71-67American point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: Louisiana Tech) fired 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. Serbian forward Jovan Sljivancanin (196-1999, college: Carroll, MT) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Ilya Sharipov (198-1991) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Aliaksandr Pustahvar (201-1985) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: BC Minsk: D.Bracey 16+2reb+4ast, U.Mikulski 16+1reb+2ast, J.Sljivancanin 13+7reb+2ast, A.Trastsinetski 10+6reb+3ast, Z.Smith 9+8reb+1ast, B.Dudu 3+2reb+1ast Grodno: I.Sharipov 17+7reb+3ast, A.Pustahvar 13+8reb+2ast, U.Shvakel 11+1reb+3ast, N.Djuric 11+7reb+2ast, F.Simic 7+2reb+5ast, K.Vinokurov 5+3reb+1ast 3-4 PlaceBorisfen - Rubon 80-73Borisfen looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American forward Darrious Agnew (203-1999, college: Alcorn St.) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Ukrainian point guard Maksim Miroshnichenko (182-1996, agency: BIG) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists. Four Borisfen players scored in double figures. Borisfen's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ukrainian point guard Ernesto Tkachuk (190-1994, agency: BIG) produced 9 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists and the former international guard Maksim Shustov (187-1986) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Borisfen: D.Agnew 17+14reb+4ast, V.Balyakin 13+3reb+2ast, M.Miroshnichenko 11+4reb+6ast, A.Ageenko 11+2reb+2ast, V.Korzh 7+4reb+2ast, A.Kopachev 6+2reb+4ast Rubon: M.Shustov 21+3reb+1ast, M.Ovsepyan 11+5reb+2ast, R.Pishcheyko 11+7reb, E.Tkachuk 9+5reb+12ast, V.Ovsepyan 8+2reb+1ast, K.Satsuk 6+1reb+2ast 5-6 PlaceTsmoki II - Impuls BGUIR 89-79Tsmoki II made 28-of-36 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Tsmoki II outrebounded Impuls BGUIR 48-30 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Impuls BGUIR was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Nazar Guliev (201-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and the former international point guard Roman Scherbakov (185-2003) accounted for 16 points and 4 assists. Tsmoki II's coach Georgiy Kondrusevich allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Mikita Dashkevich (178-2001) came up with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and swingman Anton Zaretskiy (195-1998) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Impuls BGUIR in the defeat. Four Impuls BGUIR players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Tsmoki II: G.Nazar 24+15reb+4ast, S.Roman 16+2reb+4ast, O.Andrey 10+3reb+1ast, M.Illia 9+6reb+2ast, A.Sekushenko 8+5reb, B.Ivan 5+10reb Impuls BGUIR: A.Zaretskiy 21+5reb+3ast, M.Dashkevich 20+5reb+8ast, T.Karpuk 16+1reb+2ast, L.Maksim 12+1reb+2ast, K.Vladislav 4+6reb, K.Svyatoslav 4+5reb+1ast 7-8 PlaceGomel - Tsmoki-Minsk U20 66-43Point guard Aliaksandr Yasevich (185-2001) stepped up and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Russian center Mikhail Pakhryaev (206-2000) chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Gomel players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Aliaksei Bachkar (195-2003) responded with 14 points and Kiril Sislovskyi (-2005) scored 7 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Gomel: A.Yasevich 15+7reb+4ast, G.Viktor 13+6reb+3ast, P.Mikhail 12+12reb+1ast, D.Yarets 11+3reb+1ast, E.Starostenko 9+7reb+7ast, S.Fedorchuk 6+3reb+4ast Tsmoki-Minsk U20: B.Aliaksei 14+4reb+1ast, S.Kiril 7+6reb, A.Stsiapan 5+3reb+2ast, Z.Dmitriy 5+2reb+1ast, S.Aleksey 5+3reb+3ast, T.Arseni 2+7reb+1ast |
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| Top Division I Round 3 of Finals. Kortrijk clinch the title - by Eurobasket News |
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Kortrijk - LDP Donza 95-73 Kortrijk earned Top Division 1 title. They overcame LDP Donza in the decisive third game of the championship series. Kortrijk dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to LDP Donza's 26. They outrebounded LDP Donza 46-26 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Croatian-American guard Nikolas Tomsick (183-1991, college: Fort Lewis) who led his team to a victory with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Mathieu Coucke (197-2000) contributed with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Five Kortrijk players scored in double figures. Sander Van Caeneghem (206-1995) answered with 15 points and 5 rebounds and forward Landon Unruh (188-1997) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for LDP Donza. 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: Kortrijk: N.Tomsick 28+7reb+4ast, C.Mathieu 15+8reb+5ast, N.De Ridder 13+6reb+2ast, D.Koljanin 12+5reb+1ast, Y.Brussen 11+8reb+2ast, P.Sean 9+5reb+2ast LDP Donza: S.Geukens 15+4reb+1ast, S.Van Caeneghem 15+5reb+3ast, U.Landon 14+6reb+1ast, C.Dedecker 8+3reb+2ast, T.Van Hille 8+1reb, R.Van den Berghe 8+2reb |
| Pro Basketball League Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Antwerp and Mechelen register wins - by Eurobasket News |
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Limburg - Antwerp 50-62 The best player for the winners was American forward Reggie Upshaw Jr (203-1995, college: MTSU) who scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Jean-Marc Mwema (195-1989) chipped in 15 points. American guard Alex Stein (191-1997, college: S.Indiana) produced 17 points and the former international center Yannick Desiron (208-1992) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Antwerp: R.Upshaw Jr. 15+5reb+1ast, J.Mwema 15+4reb+1ast, D.Bradford 10+3reb+3ast, I.Marinkovic 7+4reb, F.Zylka 6+4reb+4ast, B.Anderson 6+5reb+1ast Limburg: A.Stein 17+2ast, Y.Desiron 8+7reb+1ast, J.Delalieux 7+7reb+1ast, C.Hammonds 6+4reb+3ast, M.Cale 5+6reb, D.Yannick 4+1reb Mechelen - Oostende 73-70 Kangoeroes shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. The former international point guard Domien Loubry (186-1985) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points. The former international Wen Boss Mukubu (198-1983, college: UAB) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Serbian power forward Nikola Jovanovic (211-1994, college: USC) replied with 16 points and 6 rebounds and Dutch point guard Keye Van Der Vuurst (191-2001) added 10 points and 5 assists in the effort for Oostende. Oostende's coach Dario Gjergja tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Mechelen: D.Loubry 25+2reb+2ast, V.Buggenhout Jo 13+3reb+1ast, W.Boss Mukubu 11+9reb+2ast, J.Harris 7+1ast, J.Foerts 6+6reb+2ast, R.Aririguzoh 4+5reb+1ast Oostende: N.Jovanovic 16+6reb, B.Tyree 13+2reb+1ast, K.Van Der Vuurst 10+2reb+5ast, P.Gillet 9+5reb, T.Thurman 8+2reb, V.Bleijenbergh 5+3reb+3ast |
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| CANADA |
| Givance's pro career starts at Brampton - by Eurobasket News | |||
He started his college career at University of Evansville (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to The University of Texas at El Paso (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at First Love Christian Academy in Washington, PA. So his pro career will start in Canada. |
| Saskatchewan lands Jalen Warren - by Eurobasket News | |||
Warren graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2022 and it is his first season in pro basketball. His team won Mid-Florida Conference Regular Season in 2018 and 2019. He played also for Florida Gulf Coast University for 2 years. |
| Anderson comes back to Scarborough - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Anderson has played previously for two other Canadian teams: Windsor Express and Calgary. Anderson's team won U Sports Tournament in 2019 and 2020. He was voted to U Sports All-Canadian Defensive Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2019. Anderson graduated from Carleton University in 2020 and it is his third season as a professional player. |
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| Givance's pro career starts at Brampton - by Eurobasket News | |||
He started his college career at University of Evansville (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to The University of Texas at El Paso (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at First Love Christian Academy in Washington, PA. So his pro career will start in Canada. |
| Saskatchewan lands Jalen Warren - by Eurobasket News | |||
Warren graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2022 and it is his first season in pro basketball. His team won Mid-Florida Conference Regular Season in 2018 and 2019. He played also for Florida Gulf Coast University for 2 years. |
| Anderson comes back to Scarborough - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Anderson has played previously for two other Canadian teams: Windsor Express and Calgary. Anderson's team won U Sports Tournament in 2019 and 2020. He was voted to U Sports All-Canadian Defensive Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2019. Anderson graduated from Carleton University in 2020 and it is his third season as a professional player. |
| Chatman comes back to Scarborough, ex Brno - by Eurobasket News | ||||
It is actually his comeback to Toronto as he has played here before. He moved there from Basket Brno in NBL league in Czech Republic. In 41 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.0apg and 1.0spg last season. Chatman also played 7 games in European North Basketball League where he averaged 14.4ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.9apg. The last summer he played at Scarborough. In 23 CEBL games he had 14.0ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.6apg. He is quite experienced player. Chatman has played also professionally in Belgium (Limburg United), Portugal (Ovarense), Turkey (Pinar Karsiyaka) and NBA G League (College Park SkyHawks). His team made it to the Czech Republic Cup Finalist in 2023 final. He graduated from University of Detroit Mercy in 2018 and it is his fifth season as a professional player. Chatman played also for University of Michigan for 2 years. |
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| Colombian Liga Wplay round 7 best performance: Alvaro Pena - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old player was the main contributor (23 points, eight rebounds and two assists) to his team's victory, helping them to crush Team Cali (#4, 2-4) with 16-point margin 73-57. Cafeteros maintains the 3rd position in their group in Colombian Liga Wplay. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Cafeteros will need more victories to improve their 3-1 record. In the team's last game Pena had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Cafeteros, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Alvaro Pena has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (8th best: 15.3ppg) and averages impressive 69.0% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was Andres Sepulveda (193-F) of Sabios. Sepulveda had a very good evening with a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as Sabios lost that game 55-76 to the higher-ranked Cimarrones (#1, 4-2). Sabios managed to keep the same 5th spot in Group B. 4 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Sepulveda is one of the most experienced players at Sabios and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was Uruguayan forward Sebastian Ottonello (200-PF-1997) of Team Cali (#4). Ottonello scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Ottonello's great performance Team Cali lost 57-73 to #3 ranked Cafeteros. But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The chances of Team Cali not to end season at such low position in Group B, however are less than slim as they have already lost 4 games, recording just two victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Ottonello could try to bring Team Cali's a little bit higher in the standings. Ottonello has a very solid season. In 6 games in Colombia he scored 13.8ppg. He also has 6.3rpg and FGP: 57.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Deshaun Highler (188-G) of Cimarrones - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Gianfranco Espinosa) of Cimarrones - 14 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Yildon Mendoza (206-F-1996) of Team Cali - 9 points and 6 rebounds 7. Alejandro Minota (189-F-1998) of Cimarrones - 13 points and 3 assists 8. Nick Evans (210-F-1988) of Cimarrones - 15 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Onno Steger (196-F) of Cafeteros - 5 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Cristian Arboleda (205-C-1992) of Cafeteros - 6 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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| Georgiou re-signs at AEL Limassol - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
Georgiou won Cyprus Division B championship title in 2015 and 2018. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Apollon where in 20 OPAP Basket League games he averaged 3.0ppg and 2.3rpg in that year. He was a member of Cypriot Senior National Team back in 2012. Georgiou has played previously for Anagennises. He won Cyprus Division B championship title in 2015 and 2018. |
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| Chatman comes back to Scarborough, ex Brno - by Eurobasket News | ||||
It is actually his comeback to Toronto as he has played here before. He moved there from Basket Brno in NBL league in Czech Republic. In 41 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.0apg and 1.0spg last season. Chatman also played 7 games in European North Basketball League where he averaged 14.4ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.9apg. The last summer he played at Scarborough. In 23 CEBL games he had 14.0ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.6apg. He is quite experienced player. Chatman has played also professionally in Belgium (Limburg United), Portugal (Ovarense), Turkey (Pinar Karsiyaka) and NBA G League (College Park SkyHawks). His team made it to the Czech Republic Cup Finalist in 2023 final. He graduated from University of Detroit Mercy in 2018 and it is his fifth season as a professional player. Chatman played also for University of Michigan for 2 years. |
| NBL Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Decin and Opava record wins - by Eurobasket News |
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Decin - Pardubice 83-74 Decin made 30-of-36 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Decin outrebounded Pardubice 40-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. Pardubice was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Ty Nichols (190-1996, college: Keene St., agency: Diamond Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points and 6 rebounds. The other American import point guard AJ Walton (184-1990, college: Baylor, agency: Diamond Sports) contributed with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. The former international forward David Pekarek (203-1996, college: Fordham) replied with 13 points and 8 rebounds and American guard DeMarco Dickerson (196-1997, college: SHU, agency: One Motive Sports) added 12 points and 4 assists in the effort for Pardubice. Four Pardubice players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Decin: T.Nichols 29+6reb+3ast, M.Svoboda 18+3reb, T.Pomikalek 12+7reb+2ast, A.Walton 9+9reb+8ast, F.Kroutil 7+4reb+1ast, J.Bruner 4+5reb+3ast Pardubice: K.Svrdlik 13+1reb+1ast, D.Pekarek 13+8reb+1ast, D.Dickerson 12+4reb+4ast, T.Vyoral 10+2reb+2ast, R.Rikic 8+4reb+1ast, P.Safarcik 6+5reb Nymburk - Opava 75-94 Opava looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Nymburk helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Martin Gniadek (203-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Slovakian power forward Jakub Mokran (200-1999) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five Opava players scored in double figures. American swingman Eric Lockett (196-1995, college: NC State) produced 23 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and the former international forward Martin Kriz (200-1993) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Opava: J.Slavik 14+2reb+2ast, M.Gniadek 14+10reb+5ast, F.Zbranek 13+1reb+1ast, J.Mokran 12+7reb+1ast, R.Kouril 10+3reb+6ast, J.Sirina 9+2reb+4ast Nymburk: E.Lockett 23+4reb, L.Kovar 10+5reb, R.Frantisek 9+3reb+1ast, J.Boeheim 9+3reb+2ast, M.Kriz 7+8reb, O.Sehnal 6+6ast |
| Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic U19 League Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Milan Stranel (201-F-2005) of BrnoPlayer of the Year:  Rokas Jocys (195-SG-2004) of GBA Lions
First Team Marek Pulpan (192-PG-2004) of Brno Rokas Jocys (195-SG-2004) of GBA Lions Milan Stranel (201-F-2005) of Brno Tomas Palas (195-F-2004) of USK Praha Igor Svoboda (202-F/C-2004) of Tygri Brno
Second Team Adam Lukes (191-G-2004) of Pardubice Daniel Hejl (178-PG-2004) of Sokol Pisek Josef Svoboda (185-SG-2005) of Sokol Pisek Mikulas Kramosil (194-F-2005) of USK Praha B Jakub Kojzar (200-F-2004) of Loko PlzenHonorable Mention Tomas Valentiny (190-G-2004) of GBA Lions Renars Sondors (189-G-2005) of GBA Lions Tadeas Slowiak (185-F/G-2004) of GBA Lions Adam Ruzicka (194-G-2004) of Sokol Prazsky Viktor Lukic-Gavric (188-G-2005) of GBA Lions Radovan Mrazek (160-PG-2004) of Pardubice Peter Kovacik (190-G-2005) of Polabi Jakub Kojzar (200-F-2004) of Loko Plzen Jachym Henzl (187-G-2005) of Opava 2010 Karel Belohradsky (2005) of Tygri Praha Adam Ivanek (199-G-2004) of NH Ostrava Viktor Ivanek (195-G-2006) of NH Ostrava Tomas Macura (200-F-2005) of Ostrava Dominik Mascuch (191-F) of Litomerice Elias Kalisz (182-G-2005) of Prostejov |
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| BasketLigaen Round 1 of Finals. Bakken claim comfortable win - by Eurobasket News |
FINALBakken - Naestved 90-72Bakken players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Ryan Evans (202-1990, college: Wisconsin) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Swingman Skyler Flatten (198-1995, college: S.Dakota St.) contributed with 27 points for the winners. Four Bakken players scored in double figures. Guard Mike McGuirl (189-1998, college: Kansas St.) answered with 21 points and 4 assists and center Jimbo Lull (213-1996, college: USF) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Naestved. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Bakken: S.Flatten 27+3reb+1ast, R.Evans 23+7reb+7ast, M.Diouf 15+5reb+4ast, S.Bowlin 11+4reb+3ast, D.Jukic 7+9reb+5ast, M.Kirkholt 4+1reb Naestved: M.McGuirl 21+1reb+4ast, J.Lull 14+5reb+1ast, I.DuBose 10+5reb+4ast, M.Poulsen 8+7reb+1ast, R.Chatman 7+3reb+2ast, Z.Rollins 6+4reb+1ast 3-4 PlaceRanders - Horsens IC 100-85Randers clinched the third position as they rallied past Horsens IC. Randers dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Horsens IC's 46. Randers forced 19 Horsens IC turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Brandon Norfleet (196-1993, college: IUP, agency: Inception Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 assists and 5 steals for the winners. The former international forward Morten Bulow (204-1999, agency: BIG) chipped in 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Bosnian forward Vedran Borovcanin (199-1985) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Christian Keeling (190-1998, college: UNC) added 18 points and 4 assists 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. Top scorers: Randers: M.Bulow 26+9reb+2ast, B.Norfleet 23+3reb+14ast, K.Jonathan 21+3reb+1ast, B.Camara 17+8reb+3ast, N.Scott 8+7reb, A.Lonstrup 5+2reb+1ast Horsens IC: V.Borovcanin 21+5reb+2ast, C.Keeling 18+2reb+4ast, L.Carlino 15+4reb+3ast, K.Bar 13+6reb+2ast, G.Suhr-Jessen 10+1reb, L.Lucinskas 4+2reb+1ast |
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The PrimeTime Players traveled to Greenville SC this past Sunday in a rematch of last weekends home game that saw PrimeTime take a blowed 158-123 win on there home court. The week the Team traveled with starters Isiah Cureton and Odell Turner but welcomed back Forward Cornellius Reynolds (6'6''-G/F, college: Claflin) who was coming back from injury for his 1st game since March 25th. The game was played dead even through the first two quarters with PrimeTime leading 24-22 at the end of the 1st, then at the half both teams were tied at 48. Chris Moore (6'2''-G-1986, college: Charleston So.) had 21 of his Game High 38 points in the 1st half and Sintell Quattlebaum (6'5''-F) along with Joseph Battle combined for 25 for the RedHawks. The 3 quarter newcomer Denzell Hosch (6'0''-PG) opened up on Fire scoring 15 straight Points for PrimeTime as they opened up a 9 point lead at 61-52. The second half of the quarter Joseph Battle and Waynae Moore combined for 16 to pull the RedHawks to 79-78 going into the 4th. The final quarter PrimeTime started to pull away and after back to back three pointers by Cornellius Reynolds at the 5 minute mark out PrimeTime was able to hold off the RedHawks for a 111-95 win. PJ Heath (6'5''-F, college: Allen) finished with 21 rebounds and was a huge difference maker on both ends of the floor on the boards, took 3 charges and scored 17pts. Chris Moore led all scorers with 38pts and Denzell Hosch 22pt and Cornellius Reynolds 17pts also added double figures for PrimeTime as they moved to 10-1 in ECBL play. Courtesy of: ECBL |
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| KML Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Tartu punch Finals ticket - by Eurobasket News |
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Tartu - Parnu 78-68 Parnu was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. They outrebounded Parnu 42-25 including 16 on the offensive glass. 27 personal fouls committed by Parnu helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Slovakian center Tomas Pavelka (217-2000) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. American forward Dontarius James (203-1999, college: Howard) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Tartu players scored in double figures. The former international Mihkel Kirves (200-1996) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and American point guard Isaiah Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) added 17 points in the effort for Parnu. Top scorers: Tartu: D.James 13+9reb+1ast, T.Pavelka 13+11reb, M.Rosenthal 13+3reb+2ast, R.Kivi 11+7reb+1ast, A.Voinalovych 9+3reb, T.Gordon 9+1reb+3ast Parnu: M.Kirves 20+11reb, I.Hart 17+1reb+3ast, R.Valge 11+1reb+4ast, S.Sutt 7+3reb+2ast, I.Tamm 6+7reb, S.Aav 5 |
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Seagulls - Kauhajoki 85-79 The hosts trailed by 7 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-79. American swingman Rene Rougeau (198-1986, college: UNLV, agency: Blacktop Management) fired 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Okko Jarvi (193-1996, agency: Blacktop Management) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. International Henri Kantonen (198-1997, agency: Blacktop Management) produced 9 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international center Daniel Dolenc (205-1993, agency: Blacktop Management) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kauhajoki's coach Janne Koskimies rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Seagulls: O.Jarvi 15+6reb+2ast, R.Rougeau 14+9reb+3ast, L.Nikkarinen 13+4ast, J.Carroll 13+2reb+2ast, R.Hall III 9+1reb, Z.Edosomwan 8+4reb Kauhajoki: S.Kaukiainen 14+3reb+1ast, C.Jones 14+2reb+1ast, D.Dolenc 12+4reb+3ast, L.Skinner 11+6reb+1ast, E.Innamaa 9, H.Kantonen 9+9reb+6ast |
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| French ProA U21 round 33 best performance: Nathan Vincennes (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Power forward Nathan Vincennes (200-PF-2003) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Dijon, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 33. The 19-year old player was the main contributor (29 points, nine rebounds and three assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Gravelines (#14, 12-21) 87-81. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Dijon maintains the 15th position in French ProA U21. Dijon is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 11-22 record. In the team's last game Vincennes had a remarkable 69.2% from 2-point range. He turned to be Dijon's top player in his first season with the team. Nathan Vincennes averages this season 16.2ppg and 7.1rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young Zati Loubaki (200-PF-2004) of Gravelines. Loubaki had a very good evening with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as Gravelines lost that game 81-87 to slightly lower-ranked Dijon (#15, 11-22). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Gravelines keeps 14th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 12-21 record. Loubaki is a newcomer at Gravelines, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was Gambian forward Oumar Kante (194-F-2003) of Paris BA (#18). Kante showcased his all-around game by recording 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the last round. Despite Kante's great performance Paris BA lost 79-85 to the higher-ranked Bourg (#5, 23-10). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Paris BA can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-31 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Kante has a very solid season. In 32 games in France he scored 6.4ppg. He also has 4.7rpg and FGP: 53.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Elian Benitez (180-PG-2003) of Bourg - 33 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Mohamed Sidibe (196-F-2002) of Limoges CSP - 15 points, 17 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Hugo Desseignet (175-PG-2003) of Limoges CSP - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists 7. Maxim Ilvovskiy (203-C/F-2002) of Strasbourg - 26 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Ousmane Kaba (195-F-2002) of Fos-Provence - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Mathis Courbon (189-G-2005) of Roanne - 25 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Matheo Leray (190-PG-2003) of Cholet - 9 points, 2 rebounds and 16 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 a double-double of 25 points and 17 rebounds, while his team beat Nanterre (#13, 14-19) 82-72. Levallois maintains the 2nd position in French league. 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 23-10 record. Wembanyama turned to be Levallois' top player in his first season with the team. Wembanyama has impressive league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 21.8ppg and leads league in rebounds with 10.3rpg. Wembanyama is in league's top in and averages solid 3.1bpg and 54.7% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Bryce Jones (183-PG-1994) of Limoges. He is American guard in his first season at Limoges. In the last game Jones recorded impressive 36 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Limoges lost that game 90-104 to the higher-ranked Roanne (#11, 15-18). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Limoges dropped in the standings to 16th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 13-21 record. Jones is a newcomer at Limoges and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Former Murray State University star Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Third place about best performers goes to another Levallois' star - forward TaShawn Thomas (203-F/C-1993, agency: Pensack Sports). Thomas scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was another key player of Levallois, helping his team with a 82-72 win against the lower-ranked Nanterre (#13, 14-19). Levallois needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 23 victories and 10 lost games. Thomas has a very solid season. In 11 games in France he scored 11.2ppg. He also has 5.4rpg and FGP: 55.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Nando De Colo (196-G-1987) of ASVEL - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 5. David Holston (173-PG-1986) of Dijon - 26 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Yannis Morin (208-F/C-1993) of Roanne - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Frank Mason III (180-PG-1994) of Nancy - 24 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Dominik Olejniczak (213-C-1996) of Gravelines - 16 points and 5 rebounds 9. Amida Brimah (213-C-1994) of Bourg - 14 points and 7 rebounds 10. Boris Dallo (196-SG-1994) of Cholet - 21 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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| Djahi Binet will continue his college career at Alcorn State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Alcorn State University inked French 6-8 forward Djahi Binet for upcoming season. Nice (France) native played for the last two years at Lee College (NJCAA). In 28 games he averaged 7.6ppg and 5.2rpg last season. Binet helped his team make it to the NJCAA D1 Mid-South District Semifinals and NJCAA D1 Region XIV Semifinals this year. He helped his team make it to the NJCAA D1 Region XIV Finals in 2022. |
| Recap of NM1 Round 1 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Toulouse - Caen 83-87 Caen outrebounded Toulouse 44-26 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Mounir Bernaoui (203-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized DR Congolese point guard Carl Ona-Embo (188-1989) chipped in 21 points. Ona-Embo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Caen players scored in double figures. Caen's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Cedric Andre (202-1993) produced 28 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and naturalized Algerian point guard Samir Mekdad (191-1986) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Toulouse: C.Andre 28+4reb+1ast, M.Dadiet 12+1reb+4ast, S.Mekdad 11+6reb+5ast, V.Mopsus 8+6reb+6ast, O.Yao-Delon 8+2reb, L.Kouyate 6+2reb Caen: C.Ona-Embo 21+2reb+1ast, R.El Amrani 13+3reb+3ast, M.Bernaoui 12+14reb+3ast, T.Marshall 11+7reb, J.Awich 8+6reb, B.Pope 8+4reb+1ast Le Havre - Loon-Plage 84-89 Guard Christopher Dauby (193-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Forward Fodie Cissoko (198-1992) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Loon-Plage's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Valentin Bigote (196-1992) produced 21 points and 8 assists and point guard Anthony Da Silva (185-2001) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five Loon-Plage and four STB Le Havre players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Le Havre: V.Bigote 21+4reb+8ast, A.Da Silva 18+5reb+5ast, S.Barro 16+9reb, M.Var 15+4reb+2ast, F.Thomas 7+2reb+5ast, D.Nseke Ebele 7+5reb+1ast Loon-Plage: D.Christopher 17+11reb+2ast, F.Cissoko 15+5reb+1ast, T.Housieaux 14+2reb+1ast, P.Hannequin 11+2reb+4ast, R.Anderson Jr. 11+5reb+3ast, P.Clement 7 Poitiers - Rennes 85-70 Poitiers made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Poitiers outrebounded Union Rennes 45-30 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Canadian-Nigerian guard Keith Omoerah (194-1992, college: Manitoba, agency: BIG) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and American Courtney Stockard (196-1995, college: St.Bonaventure) accounted for 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Poitiers players scored in double figures. Guillaume Eyango (200-2002) came up with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Union Rennes in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Rennes: E.Guillaume 18+6reb+3ast, C.Sekou-Conde 13+6reb+1ast, L.Behrend 9+2reb, I.Sidibe 8+2reb+3ast, S.Adrien 7+2reb+1ast, P.LeBerre Clement 6+3reb+4ast Poitiers: C.Stockard 16+6reb+6ast, B.Coulibaly 15+4reb+2ast, A.Dargenton 13+7reb+1ast, M.Durand 10+2reb+2ast, K.Omoerah 10+10reb+8ast, A.Mensah 8+1reb+1ast Feurs CTC - Andrezieux 86-87 Andrezieux made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Bahamas forward Jaraun Burrows (203-1985, college: PFW) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Hugo Dumortier (196-1993) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Mali forward Ibrahima Haidara (202-1992) responded with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks and forward Junior Zero (195-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Feurs CTC: I.Haidara 24+9reb+1ast, J.Zero 17+11reb+1ast, E.Djedje 16+7reb+3ast, H.Yanis 14+1reb+3ast, F.Yangue 6+3reb+1ast, D.Archinard 6+1reb+7ast Andrezieux: J.Burrows 21+10reb+2ast, H.Dumortier 19+7reb+2ast, M.Diarra 18+9reb, L.Weber 12+6reb+4ast, R.Malonga 8+3reb+2ast, T.Bouteille 7+5reb+3ast |
| ProB Round 34: Entente Orleans 45 defeats JA Vichy in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
| The Regular Season in ProB just ended. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 34 in the ProB took place in Orleans. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked JA Vichy (17-16) to eighth ranked Entente Orleans 45 (17-16) 77-76 in the game for the seventh place. Strangely JA Vichy outrebounded Entente Orleans 45 43-30 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (201-1991, college: Lamar) scored 25 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Jonathan Stark (184-1995, college: Murray St., agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Ivan Fevrier (204-1999) responded with 24 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Entente Orleans 45 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Vichy Clermont and ASA. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Boulazac Basket (21-12) against fourth ranked Lille Metropole (20-13) on Friday night. Visiting Boulazac Basket was defeated by Lille Metropole in a tough game in Lille 74-81. Vincentian-Canadian forward Lien Phillip (203-1989, college: Windsor) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Bastien Vautier supported him with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Even 30 points by American point guard Nicolas Moore (175-1992, college: SMU) did not help to save the game for Boulazac Basket. Boulazac Basket's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Lille Metropole went down to fifth position due to points difference. Boulazac Basket at the other side keeps the third place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Chalons-Reims. ProB top team - Saint-Quentin (24-9) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Etoile Angers (16-17) 83-72. Loic Schwartz fired 20 points for the winners. Saint-Quentin's coach Julien Mahe used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jonathan Augustin-Fairell produced 11 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Saint-Quentin maintains first position with 24-9 record, which they share with Chalon/Saone. Newly promoted Etoile Angers dropped to the tenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Evreux. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 34: ASA lost to Antibes on the opponent's court 82-86. Chalon/Saone managed to outperform Aix-Maurienne in a home game 81-64. Denain-Voltaire recorded a loss to Chalons-Reims on the road 87-73. Evreux defeated St. Chamond on its own court 79-71. Bottom-ranked Saint Vallier was beaten by Stade Rochelais in La Rochelle 92-79. Quimper won against Nantes at home 83-66. The most impressive stats of the last round was 8 points and 7 rebounds by William Pfister of Saint Quentin.
Antibes - ASA 86-82 Rather expected game when 9th ranked ASA (17-16) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Olympique Antibes (19-14) 86-82 on Friday. Olympique Antibes forced 19 ASA turnovers. The former international forward Nobel Boungou-Colo (202-1988) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Ukrainian center Viacheslav Petrov (204-1994, agency: BIG) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. American-Nigerian forward Christian Nwogbo (200-1991, college: Cedarville) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and American point guard Jamar Diggs (190-1988, college: Wofford) added 7 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Olympique Antibes maintains sixth position with 19-14 record. Loser ASA dropped to the seventh place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Vichy Clermont and Orleans. Top scorers: Antibes: N.Boungou-Colo 24+5reb+3ast, V.Petrov 17+6reb+1ast, X.Pollard 10+2reb+3ast, R.Moute a Bidias 10+2reb+1ast, T.Derksen 7+2reb+1ast, G.Pitard 7+2reb ASA: C.Nwogbo 17+11reb, A.Racine 12+2reb, T.Digbeu 12+2reb+2ast, S.Gavrilovic 10+4reb+1ast, Y.MBaya 10+5reb, D.Sousa Nathan 7+1reb+6ast Chalon/Saone - Aix-Maurienne 81-64 Very predictable result when second ranked Chalon/Saor (24-9) defeated at home 16th ranked Aix-Maurienne (12-21) 81-64 on Friday. The former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) fired 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Croatian guard Antonio Jordano (190-1999) chipped in 16 points. Four Chalon/Saor players scored in double figures. Surinamese forward Gavin Kensmil (201-1998, college: SF Austin) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and American guard KJ Jackson (188-1998, college: UMBC) added 17 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chalon/Saor have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Saint Quentin. Loser Aix-Maurienne dropped to the fifteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Nantes. Top scorers: Chalon/Saone: A.Jordano 16+2reb+1ast, S.Hannah 14+4reb+1ast, A.Eito 13+6reb+3ast, K.Baptiste 10+3reb+3ast, M.Markusson 9+7reb, L.Gaudoux 8+6reb+1ast Aix-Maurienne: G.Kensmil 23+15reb, K.Jackson 17+2reb+5ast, S.Willett 13+5reb+1ast, F.Corentin 7+3reb+1ast, D.Ramseyer 2+5reb, S.Eyango-Dingo 2+3reb Chalons-Reims - Denain-Voltaire 87-73 Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Denain Voltaire (13-20) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Chalons-Reims (21-12) 87-73 on Friday. Chalons-Reims made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Denain Voltaire turnovers. Croatian forward David Skara (203-1995, college: Clemson) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Point guard Timothe Crusol (192-2001) chipped in 16 points. Four Chalons-Reims players scored in double figures. Chalons-Reims' coach Thomas Andrieux used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Brandon Edwards (198-1991, college: UT Arlington) produced 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American-Jamaican Duane Morgan (198-1993, college: Adelphi) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Chalons-Reims have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Boulazac. Loser Denain Voltaire keeps the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. Top scorers: Chalons-Reims: T.Crusol 16+4reb+1ast, D.Skara 15+12reb+5ast, J.Aboudou 15+2reb+2ast, M.Jackson 11+2reb+2ast, J.Dally 11+2reb, S.Maxime 9+2reb+1ast Denain-Voltaire: B.Edwards 19+1reb, B.Niasse 11+3reb+1ast, D.Morgan 10+6reb+2ast, M.Diop 9+2reb, J.Lofberg 8+1reb+3ast, M.Missonnier 6+2reb+3ast Evreux - St. Chamond 79-71 Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked ALM Evreux (16-17) beat at home 13th ranked Saint Chamond (14-19) 79-71 on Friday. They outrebounded Saint Chamond 41-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. ALM Evreux looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Keith Wright (203-1989, college: Harvard) fired 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Burkinabe-American Bubu Palo (185-1991, college: Iowa St.) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. ALM Evreux's coach Neno Asceric used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Badr Moujib (205-2001) produced 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Armenian-American swingman AJ Hess (201-1994, college: S.Dakota St.) added 14 points respectively for lost side. ALM Evreux have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain tenth position with 16-17 record, which they share with Angers. Loser Saint Chamond dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Stade Rochelais. Top scorers: Evreux: K.Wright 18+7reb+3ast, B.Palo 13+3reb+5ast, M.Hugo 11+5reb+1ast, L.Asceric 9+6reb+3ast, A.Vrabac 7+7reb+4ast, A.Spight 6+1reb+1ast St. Chamond: M.Badr 18+7reb+4ast, A.Hess 14+2reb+2ast, M.Guichard 9+3reb+4ast, J.Hoyaux 8+6reb, K.Ammour 6+4reb, J.Ajayi 6+3reb+1ast Stade Rochelais - Saint Vallier 92-79 There was no surprise when 18th ranked Saint Vallier (9-24) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked La Rochelle (14-19) 92-79 on Friday. La Rochelle made 20-of-21 free shots (95.2 percent) during the game. American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) fired 22 points and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Arnauld Thinon (180-1987) chipped in 21 points. Four La Rochelle players scored in double figures. Jamaican forward Kentan Facey (206-1993, college: UConn, agency: Inception Sports) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and Cameroonian guard Fabien Ateba (192-1991) added 15 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted La Rochelle maintains twelfth position with 14-19 record, which they share with St. Chamond. Saint Vallier lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 24 games lost. Top scorers: Stade Rochelais: R.Turner III 22+2reb+4ast, A.Thinon 21+2reb+2ast, R.Kayembe 13+6reb+3ast, J.Masters 11+7reb+3ast, D.Salic 8+5reb, J.Sanchez 6+4reb+3ast Saint Vallier: K.Facey 20+8reb, F.Ateba 15+2reb+6ast, F.Tortosa 11+1reb+1ast, F.Paschal 11+1reb, M.Ethan 5+1reb, A.Thomas 5+6reb+1ast Lille - Boulazac 81-74 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Boulazac Basket (21-12) against fourth ranked Lille Metropole (20-13) on Friday night. Visiting Boulazac Basket was defeated by Lille Metropole in a tough game in Lille 74-81. Lille Metropole dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Boulazac Basket's 26. They outrebounded Boulazac Basket 42-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. Boulazac Basket was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Vincentian-Canadian forward Lien Phillip (203-1989, college: Windsor) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and center Bastien Vautier (210-1998) supported him with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Even 30 points by American point guard Nicolas Moore (175-1992, college: SMU) did not help to save the game for Boulazac Basket. Olivier Cortale (207-1997) added 11 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Boulazac Basket's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Lille Metropole went down to fifth position due to points difference. Boulazac Basket at the other side keeps the third place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Chalons-Reims. Top scorers: Lille: L.Phillip 16+7reb+3ast, B.Vautier 15+8reb+2ast, G.Meyniel 10+3ast, V.Golson Jr. 10+3reb+4ast, C.Ponsar 9+5reb, M.Suka-Umu 7+5reb+7ast Boulazac: N.Moore 30+3reb+2ast, B.Tchouaffe 12+1reb+2ast, O.Cortale 11+10reb+1ast, L.Cassier 7+1reb+2ast, B.Paul 5+1reb+1ast, V.Toliopoulos 3+1reb+7ast Orleans - Vichy Clermont 77-76 The most exciting game of round 34 in the ProB took place in Orleans. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked JA Vichy (17-16) to eighth ranked Entente Orleans 45 (17-16) 77-76 in the game for the seventh place. Strangely JA Vichy outrebounded Entente Orleans 45 43-30 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (201-1991, college: Lamar) scored 25 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Jonathan Stark (184-1995, college: Murray St., agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Entente Orleans 45 players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Ivan Fevrier (204-1999) responded with 24 points and American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Entente Orleans 45 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Vichy Clermont and ASA. Top scorers: Orleans: T.De Lattibeaudiere 25+9reb+3ast, J.Ogungbemi-Jackson 16+3ast, J.Stark 13+6reb+7ast, J.Mipoka 12+3reb+1ast, J.Leloup 3+1reb, J.MBida 2+2reb Vichy Clermont: I.Fevrier 24+4reb, T.Boyd III 14+5reb+7ast, G.Mamadou 9+4reb+1ast, P.Noah 6+11reb+1ast, S.Mourtala 6+3reb+4ast, T.Ville 5+7reb+2ast Quimper - Nantes 83-66 There was a small surprise when seventeenth ranked Quimper UJAP (11-22) won against at home 15th ranked Nantes (12-21) 83-66 on Friday. Quimper UJAP dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Nantes' 22. Swingman Elhadji-Digue Diawara (206-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. British forward Ashley Hamilton (201-1988, college: LMU) chipped in 17 points. American-Armenian point guard Terry Smith (185-1986, college: Mercyhurst) produced 18 points and 5 assists and the former international Garry Chathuant (195-1983) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimper UJAP maintains seventeenth position with 11-22 record. Nantes lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Aix-Maurienne. Top scorers: Quimper: E.Diawara 20+11reb+1ast, A.Hamilton 17+4reb+2ast, A.Wallez 8+2reb+1ast, Q.Ruel 7+4reb, J.Begarin 7+2reb+4ast, T.Leon 6+6reb+3ast Nantes: T.Smith 18+5ast, G.Chathuant 11+7reb, P.Jok 7+5reb, T.Hieu-Courtois 7+6reb+2ast, J.Kebe 6+4reb+2ast, R.Rhoomes 6+4reb+1ast Saint Quentin - Angers 83-72 ProB top team - Saint-Quentin (24-9) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Etoile Angers (16-17) 83-72. Belgian swingman Loic Schwartz (197-1992) fired 20 points for the winners. Center Mathis Dossou-Yovo (205-2000) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Saint-Quentin's coach Julien Mahe used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) produced 11 points and 9 rebounds and forward Kevin Lavieille (198-1996) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Saint-Quentin maintains first position with 24-9 record, which they share with Chalon/Saone. Newly promoted Etoile Angers dropped to the tenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Evreux. Top scorers: Saint Quentin: L.Schwartz 20+1reb, A.Melvin 14+2reb, M.Dossou-Yovo 11+6reb, T.Gomez 9+1reb+5ast, W.Pfister 8+7reb+1ast, B.Gillet 7+2reb+5ast Angers: K.Lavieille 13+4reb+3ast, J.Augustin-Fairell 11+9reb+2ast, M.Arthur 10+1reb, Y.Morose 9+5reb+3ast, S.Gauthier 7+4reb+5ast, M.Akuchie 7+2reb+1ast |
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| Superleague Round 4 of Semi-Finals. TSU and Rustavi enter Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Mega - TSU 80-91 The game was mostly controlled by TSU. Mega was better in third quarter 21-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The winners were led by the former international point guard George Tsintsadze (192-1986) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists and American guard Djimon Henson (193-1998, college: Morehead St.) supported him with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Even 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Tobias Howard Jr (188, college: Salem) did not help to save the game for Mega. His fellow American import forward Zach Walton (198-1997, college: Drexel, agency: Players Group) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Mega: T.Howard Jr. 20+5reb+4ast, N.Chechelashvili 18+6reb+4ast, Z.Walton 16+6reb+7ast, O.Buliava 13+5reb+5ast, M.Gilsonx 13+14reb+1ast, L.Luka 0 TSU: G.Tsintsadze 22+10reb+12ast, D.Henson 18+8reb+4ast, M.Berishvili 16+4reb+2ast, N.Gogodze 12+2reb+2ast, B.Bekauri 11+6reb+1ast, M.Drumwright 5+3reb+2ast Kavkasia - Rustavi 79-84 The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 23-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Kavkasia outrebounded Rustavi 45-33 including 17 on the offensive glass. 26 personal fouls committed by Kavkasia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Tray Croft (185-1997, college: UW-Parkside) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Revaz Rogava (191-1993) who added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Isaiah Ellis (203-1995, college: Chico St., agency: Interperformances) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Justin Forrest (188, college: App State) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Top scorers: Kavkasia: I.Ellis 29+13reb+1ast, J.Forrest 13+10reb+8ast, G.Nikoloz 12+1reb+2ast, G.Levan 8+4reb+3ast, I.Londaridze 8+7reb+4ast, M.Duffy 5+4reb Rustavi: T.Croft 34+6reb+3ast, P.Guga 10+3reb+3ast, A.Diggs 9+9reb, N.Anzori 9+5reb, L.Bulashvili 8+2reb+4ast, R.Rogava 8+6reb+6ast |
| U18 League Round 1 of Finals. Wings nip Tbilisi - by Eurobasket News |
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Wings - Tbilisi 68-66 The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Tbilisi won third quarter 22-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Wings forced 23 Tbilisi turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Irakli Akhalaia (198-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 19 rebounds. Forward Giorgi Nikolaevi (198-2007) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Wings players scored in double figures. Guard Andria Mgeladze (180) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Leri Lobjanidze (195) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Tbilisi. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Wings: N.Giorgi 17+9reb, A.Irakli 15+19reb+2ast, M.Andria 14+3reb+2ast, G.Nikoloz 11+2reb+2ast, G.Dachi 4+5reb, K.Giorgi 3+1reb+1ast Tbilisi: M.Andria 22+11reb+5ast, L.Leri 16+8reb, K.Levan 11+4reb+1ast, M.Beka 5+4reb+3ast, K.Otar 4+2reb+2ast, R.Lazare 4+1reb |
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Artland - Karlsruhe PS 80-83 Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Ivorian guard Bazoumana Kone (190-1993, college: Bremerhaven) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard Lovell Cabbil (188-1997, college: Liberty) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Cabbil is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Damari Milstead (188-1999, college: CS Fullerton) replied with 21 points and 5 assists and naturalized Croatian center Marko Bacak (210-1995) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Artland Dragons. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Karlsruhe PS: L.Cabbil 19+1reb+3ast, B.Kone 17+5reb+5ast, L.Cugini 13+3reb+1ast, D.Bajo 10+3reb+1ast, J.Albus 6+7reb, M.Pluskota 6+10reb+2ast Artland: D.Milstead 21+4reb+5ast, J.Gruettner 12+3reb+2ast, M.Bacak 12+7reb+3ast, D.Ward 11+4reb+3ast, D.Perry 9+4reb+4ast, T.Doeding 6+3reb+7ast Bremerhaven - Tuebingen 100-93 Eisbaeren Bremerhaven made 27-of-32 charity shots (84.4 percent) during the game. Tigers were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of center Robert Oehle (209-1988) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 7 rebounds and Slovakian point guard Simon Krajcovic (188-1994, college: LMU) who added 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Eisbaeren Bremerhaven players scored in double figures. At the losing side American Zac Seljaas (203-1997, college: BYU) responded with 28 points and 6 rebounds and Finnish point guard Aatu Kivimaki (185-1997, agency: Blacktop Management) scored 24 points and 5 assists. Tigers' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Bremerhaven: M.Frierson 17+4reb+1ast, R.Oehle 17+7reb+2ast, J.Reischel 16+5reb+2ast, S.Krajcovic 14+4reb+6ast, J.Stovall 9+3reb+1ast, M.Freeman 8+3reb+1ast Tuebingen: Z.Seljaas 28+6reb, A.Kivimaki 24+5ast, M.Seric 10+5reb, D.Keppeler 8+4reb+1ast, E.Ersek 7+1reb+5ast, G.Otto 7+1ast |
| 20 Years Ago Uvis Helmanis Played in Bamberg and 20 Years Later Son Kriss Continues The Family Legacy In Tuebingen - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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I was lucky that the first BBL basketball I was introduced to was the exciting 2004 BBL finals series between the Opel Skyliners and GHP Bamberg that Frankfurt won in 5 grueling games and a year later Bamberg would get revenge and also win in 5 games this time in Freak City. There were so many incredible players on both ends of the floor those 2 years as Frankfurt had the Bermuda triangle with Pascal Roller, Chris Williams and Tyrone Ellis and Bamberg had incredible players like Robert Garrett, Stefan Hamann and Jason Sasser. The Smorgasbord of talent just never stopped as Bamberg also had some other guys like top center Chris Ensminger and the versatile Latvian lion Uvis Helmanis. 19 years later, these guys are still involved in German basketball as Ensminger is a coach in the Ulm youth area and Helmanis was head coach of the Basketball Lowen Erfurt. But these names are also still present on the court today. No Chris and Uvis aren't also moonlighting as players, but their off spring are also present. The Ensminger sons Zach and Jacob have been around a few years as Jakob played in the NCAA this season while Zach has made a sound progression from the Pro B and Orange Academy and plays in the EasyCredit BBL with the red hot Telekom Baskets Bonn this season via the Artland Dragons. But this season the name Ensminger won't be alone as Kriss Helmanis is also playing in Germany with Pro A team Tigers Tuebingen. Back in the day when Chris and Uvis were battling in the paint area with guys like Mario Kasun and Malik Badiane, Zach was 4 years old and Kriss was only 3 years old. Time really does fly. Obviously pin pointing any memories from the 2005 BBL finals is difficult, but when he hears the name Bamberg he smiles. ' I could not tell you any stories but I have a lot of good memories from Germany and Bamberg from when I was little, for example I remember sleeping under the chairs in the stands during almost every home game and hanging out with all of the families of the players there',remembered Kriss Helmanis (209-PF-2002) 20 years ago Uvis Helmanis began in Bamberg and 20 years later son Kris continues the family legacy in Tuebingen. Kriss Helmanis who lists his personal NBA Mount Rushmore with Shaq, Nikola Jokic, Magic Johnson, Kevin Durant was born on April 7, 2002. He began his career with BJBS Riga/DSN/Sporta Bode (LBL2) in his homeland. It was here that he was introduced to basketball and he wouldn't have traded the experience for anything. ' I was surrounded by a lot of people who believed in me and my skills, gave me a lot of confidence and let me experiment to get better. The last years in Latvia, playing under coach Raivo Otersons, made me grow both as a player and person, which got me ready to move abroad', said Kriss Helmanis. Being able to have the opportunity to leave your home land and play in Spain is something many players dream about. It is even more of a treat when you can live in the vicinity of Barcelona and play for the Joventut Badalona U18 team and practice as well with Divina Seguros Joventut Badalona. Being able to soak in so much from great players has to be greater than being a little kid in a candy store. Who knows where he would be today had he not taken this opportunity and not been teammates with legend Ante Tomic. ' I wouldn't be the player I am today without crossing paths with Ante Tomic. Just the way he carries himself on and off the court with such professionalism. My locker room was next to his so I saw it up close. He really is a magician on the court and there isn't neccessarily any advice, but practicing with him and being in the same locker room was an amazing experience', warned Kriss Helmanis. He then got a double license to play with ACB team Divina Seguros Joventut Badalona and their farm team CB Prat Juventud (Spain-LEB Silver). In the last 3 seasons he played a total of 73 games. In 20-21 he helped them move up to the Leb Gold. Last season he averaged 7.5ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 59.1%, 3PT: 30.9%, FT: 65.7%. Unfortunately in these 3 years he played only 1 ACB game and 2 Eurocup games, but he witnessed a lot different playing styles and also saw how the physicality really worked. He saw a steady development in Spain and was a totally different player when he left in 2022 than when he arrived in 2018. ' I think I saw the most improvement in the mental/psychological aspect of the game. I went through a lot of difficulties throughout the years which made me stronger on and off the court. Before coming to Spain I didn't really see a prototype player in front of me so I didn't know who I wanted to model my game after entirely (Nikola Jokic obviously was already at the top of the list), but coming to Spain, seeing Marko Todorovic play in my first year, and later on practicing with Ante Tomic. Not a lot of players are that lucky to have all these amazing players next to them in their early years', stressed Kriss Helmanis Last summer the forward that names Alperen Sengun and Josh Giddey as his toughest foes on the court as they already dominated the game in early years played the U-20 European championships for Latvia. The team went only 2-4, but Helmanis had a very consistent tournament averaging 13.3ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.2apg, Blocks-5 (1.7bpg), FGP: 58.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 65.0%. He has been part of Latvia's youth national team for years as he also played at the U-16 European Championships in Serbia (6.0ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.2apg, 1.8spg, Blocks-4 (1.6bpg), FGP: 31.8%, 3PT: 25.0%) and also balled at the 2019 U-19 world championships (9.9ppg, 8.0rpg, 3.1apg, 1.6bpg, FGP: 42.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 47.8%. He definitely has a big future ahead of him and should be a main stay for years in the senior team. 'Playing for the national team is always an amazing experience. Representing your own country on an international scale is an honor and I am proud to be able to do this. I think every basketball player growing up dreams of playing for their senior national team, and that is one of my goals as a basketball player and hopefully I can achieve that goal', stated Kriss Helmanis. Now the big powerful forward who lists Arturs Zagars, Yannick Kraag, Zsombor Maronka, Miguel Malik Allen and Ante Tomic as guys he has loved to play with the most in his career is playing in Germany with the Tigers Tuebingen. For a guy who's father has had ties to Germany for years and coached here for a few, one has to wonder why he didn't land in Germany earlier? 'At that time I thought it was a better choice for me to go to Spain, there weren't any reasons for me not to go to Germany, but I feel like Spain was the right option then', remembered Kriss Helmanis. He probably won't need to much adjustment time in the beginning, because he has known coach Jansson for some years. There is already a mutual trust there before that first team practice. Jansson is a coach on the rise and has made the Tigers Tuebingen club from a team on the decline to a top team in the Pro A. He is in a system where he is confident his game will shine in. 'His team plays a style of basketball that gets everybody involved, super team-oriented basketball, which I really appreciate and would love to be a part of, and hopefully my skills will help the team succeed even more and compliment my teammates abilities', said Kriss Helmanis in 2022. Coming from the ACB, teams and players will be gunning for him, but he also knows that there will always be pressure, but he knows the best remedy is to fight against it and have success. ' I am super excited as I have always felt like Germany was like home to me, I wouldn't say I have pressure because I am doing the thing I love and it is a privilege to be in this situation. Obviously, I understand that people believe in me and I am going to work hard and do everything to make sure their trust in me pays off', warned Kriss Helmanis in late summer 2022. So what type of player has Pro A Germany seen with Kriss Helmanis who believes that Michael Jordan is the GOAT? He is a 208cm big man and wouldn't necessarily classify his game to a Kristaps Porzingis who's brother Janis is also his agent, but moreover would classify his game more to a Nikola Jokic. He has been watching Jokic's assist highlights since he was drafted. It is also no surprise that he is a modern day forward. Nowadays a big man not incorporating a three is as strange as seeing Steph Curry go 2 games in a row without attempting a three. 'I think basketball is evolving each decade and shooting is a skill that almost every player should have in their arsenal. Obviously, I was lucky that I had my dad to model my shot after ever since I was a kid, not a lot of players get that privilege', commented Kriss Helmanis. He is a guy that watches a lot of video's on players. He just wants to keep improving and being as versatile as possible. 'I really like watching Nikola Jokic play, as well as Ante Tomic. They are not the most athletic players but they play intelligent basketball and I have learned a lot of things watching them play over the years, and really try to model myself after them. Of course I dream of having the same control over the game as both of them have, but I think I am on the right path. My main focus is getting better on the physical side of basketball, strength and agility', expressed Kriss Helmanis. But it isn't only watching Jokic video's and remembering Ante Tomic's advice, but it's obvious his own papa was also a big influence. Being able to use both hands equally was massive. ' I would say the most important thing was him teaching me to shoot with my right hand. I was born a lefty, but one day he came up to me and started showing me how to shoot with my right hand, which still gives me an advantage, that I know how to use both hands', warned Kriss Helmanis. This season he is currently averaging 6,4ppg, 3,9rpg and 1,4apg in 18 minutes per game and has sparkled as a potent role player. Currently he is battling Bremerhaven in the playoffs and lead the series 2-1. He is definitely a big man that has the fire to get better with hard work. He has played 1-1 against dad Uvis his whole life ' When I play against my dad the loser has to do push-ups. Let's just say my dad has done a lot of push-ups', smiled Kriss Helmanis. But one thing is for sure, he will still need to visit the gym on a regular basis to work on strength. He definitely won't get physically stronger when he plays 1-1 against his dad because he doesn't lose. |
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| DBL Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Wins for Groningen and ZZ Leiden - by Eurobasket News |
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Groningen - Den Bosch 69-60 The best player for the winners was Swedish forward Viktor Gaddefors (201-1992, agency: 011 Sports) who scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Nigerian-Italian center Peter Olisemeka (207-1991) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard Kobe Webster (183-1999, college: Nebraska, agency: Diamond Sports) produced 16 points and 4 assists and Australian guard Emmett Naar (185-1994, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Den Bosch's coach Erik Braal rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Den Bosch: K.Webster 16+2reb+4ast, A.Price 8, E.Naar 8+6reb+3ast, C.Ndow 7+5reb, D.Thomas 7+7reb, V.Kohs 5+5reb Groningen: C.Mounce 14+3reb+1ast, V.Gaddefors 12+6reb+4ast, P.Olisemeka 12+8reb, S.Branch 9+6reb+5ast, V.Taylor 8+4reb+4ast, A.Magdevski 7+4reb+2ast Leeuwarden - ZZ Leiden 64-72 ZZ Leiden made 23-of-28 charity shots (82.1 percent) during the game. International guard Marijn Ververs (194-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Tommy Rutherford (203-1997, college: UC Irvine, agency: One Motive Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Icelandic swingman Kristinn Palsson (198-1997, college: Marist) replied with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Canadian guard Keevan Veinot (193-1998, college: Dalhousie) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Leeuwarden. Four Leeuwarden players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Leeuwarden: K.Ross 13+3reb+1ast, K.Warner 13+3reb, T.Hoeve 11+1reb, K.Veinot 10+5reb+4ast, K.Palsson 7+8reb+4ast, B.Reinder 4+3reb+3ast ZZ Leiden: M.Bouwknecht 17+2reb+1ast, M.Ververs 12+8reb+4ast, T.Rutherford 12+10reb+1ast, D.Hammond 11+2reb, D.Collins 8+7reb+2ast, R.Schaftenaar 7+7reb+1ast |
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| Subway League Round 3 of Finals. Tindastoll take 2-1 lead - by Eurobasket News |
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Valur - Tindastoll 79-90 The guests trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 48-30 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Tindastoll looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American Keyshawn Woods (192-1996, college: Ohio St.) who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Lithuanian center Adomas Drungilas (207-1990) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Kari Jonsson (192-1997, college: Drexel) who recorded 19 points and the former international forward Kristofer Acox (198-1993, college: Furman) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Five Valur players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Valur: K.Jonsson 19+4reb+2ast, P.Bertone 16+5reb+1ast, K.Acox 13+9reb+2ast, F.Booker 13+7reb+3ast, O.Pavlovic 11+5reb+3ast, C.Lawson 4+5reb+2ast Tindastoll: K.Woods 21+6reb+6ast, T.Badmus 20+4reb+3ast, A.Drungilas 18+8reb+1ast, R.Agustsson 10+1reb, S.Bjornsson 9+3reb+2ast, P.Birgisson 4+8reb+10ast |
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| Gianmarco Arletti transfers to Albany - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Arletti graduated Holy Cross High School (Delran, NJ) in 2020. He was a member of Italian U20 National Team two years ago. |
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| SPB 2023 - Guaros sign Marvelle Harris, ex Fukuoka R. - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He represented USA at the CBI Championship Finalist nine years ago. Harris is quite experienced player. He has played in seven different countries on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and of course North America). Harris has played previously professionally also in Australia (Illawarra Hawks), Belgium (Limburg United), Denmark (Bakken), Lebanon (Beirut Club, Moutahed and Louaize), Egypt (Al Ittihad) and United Arab Emirates (Al Sharjah). He was voted to MWC All-Defensive Team back in 2015 and 2016. Harris graduated from Fresno State in 2016 and it is his seventh season as a professional player. |
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| Keonte Jones transfers to California State University Northridge - by Eurobasket News | |
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California State University Northridge strengthened their roster with addition of 6-6 swingman Keonte Jones for season 2023-24. Jones originally came from Madison (WI), and he is moving here from Midland College (NJCAA) where he played only for one year. His team won NJCAA D1 Southwest District and NJCAA D1 Region V Championships this season. He played also at Mineral Area College in 2020-2022. His team won NJCAA D1 Midwest District and NJCAA D1 Region XVI Championships in 2021. Jones helped his team make it to the NJCAA Division I Elite Eight in 2021 and 2023. He graduated East High School (Madison, WI) in 2020. Jones' team ended regular season as a second best place in Big Eight Conference that year. Jones helped Midland CC make it to the Wisconsin Division 1 Championship Quarterfinals. He was also voted to Associated Press Wisconsin All-State Third Team and WBCA Wisconsin All-Star Game (Division 1 Red Team). |
| Lajae Jones transfers to Barton County Community College - by Eurobasket News | |
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Barton County Community College inked 6-7 guard Lajae Jones for upcoming season. Jones originally came from Neptune Beach (FL), and he is moving here from Tarleton State University (NCAA Division I) where he played only for one year. In 7 games he recorded 3.9ppg and 1.3rpg. He graduated Fletcher High School (Neptune Beach, FL) in 2022. Jones played also for Team Judah Nation in AAU. Among many awards he was also voted to Florida Class 6A All-State Team and All-First Coast Honorable Mention in 2021. |
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| SEA Games 2023: Thailand rout Laos dominating each quarter - by Eurobasket News |
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Laos - Thailand 42:156 Thailand overcame Laos 156-47 at the SEA Games 2023. They opened the game with a 53-7 surge and never looked behind after. Moreover, they scored 41 points in the last quarter to seal an easy win. Morgan Jakongmee top-scored for the winners 26 points and Nakorn Jaisanuk (188-SF-1991) added 21. Phouthong Labouaphieng (180-F-1996) replied with 11 points in a loss. |
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| 20 Years Ago Uvis Helmanis Played in Bamberg and 20 Years Later Son Kriss Continues The Family Legacy In Tuebingen - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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I was lucky that the first BBL basketball I was introduced to was the exciting 2004 BBL finals series between the Opel Skyliners and GHP Bamberg that Frankfurt won in 5 grueling games and a year later Bamberg would get revenge and also win in 5 games this time in Freak City. There were so many incredible players on both ends of the floor those 2 years as Frankfurt had the Bermuda triangle with Pascal Roller, Chris Williams and Tyrone Ellis and Bamberg had incredible players like Robert Garrett, Stefan Hamann and Jason Sasser. The Smorgasbord of talent just never stopped as Bamberg also had some other guys like top center Chris Ensminger and the versatile Latvian lion Uvis Helmanis. 19 years later, these guys are still involved in German basketball as Ensminger is a coach in the Ulm youth area and Helmanis was head coach of the Basketball Lowen Erfurt. But these names are also still present on the court today. No Chris and Uvis aren't also moonlighting as players, but their off spring are also present. The Ensminger sons Zach and Jacob have been around a few years as Jakob played in the NCAA this season while Zach has made a sound progression from the Pro B and Orange Academy and plays in the EasyCredit BBL with the red hot Telekom Baskets Bonn this season via the Artland Dragons. But this season the name Ensminger won't be alone as Kriss Helmanis is also playing in Germany with Pro A team Tigers Tuebingen. Back in the day when Chris and Uvis were battling in the paint area with guys like Mario Kasun and Malik Badiane, Zach was 4 years old and Kriss was only 3 years old. Time really does fly. Obviously pin pointing any memories from the 2005 BBL finals is difficult, but when he hears the name Bamberg he smiles. ' I could not tell you any stories but I have a lot of good memories from Germany and Bamberg from when I was little, for example I remember sleeping under the chairs in the stands during almost every home game and hanging out with all of the families of the players there',remembered Kriss Helmanis (209-PF-2002) 20 years ago Uvis Helmanis began in Bamberg and 20 years later son Kris continues the family legacy in Tuebingen. Kriss Helmanis who lists his personal NBA Mount Rushmore with Shaq, Nikola Jokic, Magic Johnson, Kevin Durant was born on April 7, 2002. He began his career with BJBS Riga/DSN/Sporta Bode (LBL2) in his homeland. It was here that he was introduced to basketball and he wouldn't have traded the experience for anything. ' I was surrounded by a lot of people who believed in me and my skills, gave me a lot of confidence and let me experiment to get better. The last years in Latvia, playing under coach Raivo Otersons, made me grow both as a player and person, which got me ready to move abroad', said Kriss Helmanis. Being able to have the opportunity to leave your home land and play in Spain is something many players dream about. It is even more of a treat when you can live in the vicinity of Barcelona and play for the Joventut Badalona U18 team and practice as well with Divina Seguros Joventut Badalona. Being able to soak in so much from great players has to be greater than being a little kid in a candy store. Who knows where he would be today had he not taken this opportunity and not been teammates with legend Ante Tomic. ' I wouldn't be the player I am today without crossing paths with Ante Tomic. Just the way he carries himself on and off the court with such professionalism. My locker room was next to his so I saw it up close. He really is a magician on the court and there isn't neccessarily any advice, but practicing with him and being in the same locker room was an amazing experience', warned Kriss Helmanis. He then got a double license to play with ACB team Divina Seguros Joventut Badalona and their farm team CB Prat Juventud (Spain-LEB Silver). In the last 3 seasons he played a total of 73 games. In 20-21 he helped them move up to the Leb Gold. Last season he averaged 7.5ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 59.1%, 3PT: 30.9%, FT: 65.7%. Unfortunately in these 3 years he played only 1 ACB game and 2 Eurocup games, but he witnessed a lot different playing styles and also saw how the physicality really worked. He saw a steady development in Spain and was a totally different player when he left in 2022 than when he arrived in 2018. ' I think I saw the most improvement in the mental/psychological aspect of the game. I went through a lot of difficulties throughout the years which made me stronger on and off the court. Before coming to Spain I didn't really see a prototype player in front of me so I didn't know who I wanted to model my game after entirely (Nikola Jokic obviously was already at the top of the list), but coming to Spain, seeing Marko Todorovic play in my first year, and later on practicing with Ante Tomic. Not a lot of players are that lucky to have all these amazing players next to them in their early years', stressed Kriss Helmanis Last summer the forward that names Alperen Sengun and Josh Giddey as his toughest foes on the court as they already dominated the game in early years played the U-20 European championships for Latvia. The team went only 2-4, but Helmanis had a very consistent tournament averaging 13.3ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.2apg, Blocks-5 (1.7bpg), FGP: 58.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 65.0%. He has been part of Latvia's youth national team for years as he also played at the U-16 European Championships in Serbia (6.0ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.2apg, 1.8spg, Blocks-4 (1.6bpg), FGP: 31.8%, 3PT: 25.0%) and also balled at the 2019 U-19 world championships (9.9ppg, 8.0rpg, 3.1apg, 1.6bpg, FGP: 42.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 47.8%. He definitely has a big future ahead of him and should be a main stay for years in the senior team. 'Playing for the national team is always an amazing experience. Representing your own country on an international scale is an honor and I am proud to be able to do this. I think every basketball player growing up dreams of playing for their senior national team, and that is one of my goals as a basketball player and hopefully I can achieve that goal', stated Kriss Helmanis. Now the big powerful forward who lists Arturs Zagars, Yannick Kraag, Zsombor Maronka, Miguel Malik Allen and Ante Tomic as guys he has loved to play with the most in his career is playing in Germany with the Tigers Tuebingen. For a guy who's father has had ties to Germany for years and coached here for a few, one has to wonder why he didn't land in Germany earlier? 'At that time I thought it was a better choice for me to go to Spain, there weren't any reasons for me not to go to Germany, but I feel like Spain was the right option then', remembered Kriss Helmanis. He probably won't need to much adjustment time in the beginning, because he has known coach Jansson for some years. There is already a mutual trust there before that first team practice. Jansson is a coach on the rise and has made the Tigers Tuebingen club from a team on the decline to a top team in the Pro A. He is in a system where he is confident his game will shine in. 'His team plays a style of basketball that gets everybody involved, super team-oriented basketball, which I really appreciate and would love to be a part of, and hopefully my skills will help the team succeed even more and compliment my teammates abilities', said Kriss Helmanis in 2022. Coming from the ACB, teams and players will be gunning for him, but he also knows that there will always be pressure, but he knows the best remedy is to fight against it and have success. ' I am super excited as I have always felt like Germany was like home to me, I wouldn't say I have pressure because I am doing the thing I love and it is a privilege to be in this situation. Obviously, I understand that people believe in me and I am going to work hard and do everything to make sure their trust in me pays off', warned Kriss Helmanis in late summer 2022. So what type of player has Pro A Germany seen with Kriss Helmanis who believes that Michael Jordan is the GOAT? He is a 208cm big man and wouldn't necessarily classify his game to a Kristaps Porzingis who's brother Janis is also his agent, but moreover would classify his game more to a Nikola Jokic. He has been watching Jokic's assist highlights since he was drafted. It is also no surprise that he is a modern day forward. Nowadays a big man not incorporating a three is as strange as seeing Steph Curry go 2 games in a row without attempting a three. 'I think basketball is evolving each decade and shooting is a skill that almost every player should have in their arsenal. Obviously, I was lucky that I had my dad to model my shot after ever since I was a kid, not a lot of players get that privilege', commented Kriss Helmanis. He is a guy that watches a lot of video's on players. He just wants to keep improving and being as versatile as possible. 'I really like watching Nikola Jokic play, as well as Ante Tomic. They are not the most athletic players but they play intelligent basketball and I have learned a lot of things watching them play over the years, and really try to model myself after them. Of course I dream of having the same control over the game as both of them have, but I think I am on the right path. My main focus is getting better on the physical side of basketball, strength and agility', expressed Kriss Helmanis. But it isn't only watching Jokic video's and remembering Ante Tomic's advice, but it's obvious his own papa was also a big influence. Being able to use both hands equally was massive. ' I would say the most important thing was him teaching me to shoot with my right hand. I was born a lefty, but one day he came up to me and started showing me how to shoot with my right hand, which still gives me an advantage, that I know how to use both hands', warned Kriss Helmanis. This season he is currently averaging 6,4ppg, 3,9rpg and 1,4apg in 18 minutes per game and has sparkled as a potent role player. Currently he is battling Bremerhaven in the playoffs and lead the series 2-1. He is definitely a big man that has the fire to get better with hard work. He has played 1-1 against dad Uvis his whole life ' When I play against my dad the loser has to do push-ups. Let's just say my dad has done a lot of push-ups', smiled Kriss Helmanis. But one thing is for sure, he will still need to visit the gym on a regular basis to work on strength. He definitely won't get physically stronger when he plays 1-1 against his dad because he doesn't lose. |
| 20 Years Ago Uvis Helmanis Played in Bamberg and 20 Years Later Son Kris Continues The Family Legacy In Tuebingen - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
| I was lucky that the first BBL basketball I was introduced to was the exciting 2004 BBL finals series between the Opel Skyliners and GHP Bamberg that Frankfurt won in 5 grueling games and a year later Bamberg would get revenge and also win in 5 games this time in Freak City. There were so many incredible players on both ends of the floor those 2 years as Frankfurt had the Bermuda triangle with Pascal Roller, Chris Williams and Tyrone Ellis and Bamberg had incredible players like Robert Garrett, Stefan Hamann and Jason Sasser. The Smorgasbord of talent just never stopped as Bamberg also had some other guys like top center Chris Ensminger and the versatile Latvian lion Uvis Helmanis. 19 years later, these guys are still involved in German basketball as Ensminger is a coach in the Ulm youth area and Helmanis was head coach of the Basketball Lowen Erfurt. But these names are also still present on the court today. No Chris and Uvis aren't also moonlighting as players, but their off spring are also present. The Ensminger sons Zach and Jacob have been around a few years as Jakob played in the NCAA this season while Zach has made a sound progression from the Pro B and Orange Academy and plays in the EasyCredit BBL with the red hot Telekom Baskets Bonn this season via the Artland Dragons. But this season the name Ensminger won't be alone as Kriss Helmanis is also playing in Germany with Pro A team Tigers Tuebingen. Back in the day when Chris and Uvis were battling in the paint area with guys like Mario Kasun and Malik Badiane, Zach was 4 years old and Kriss was only 3 years old. Time really does fly. Obviously pin pointing any memories from the 2005 BBL finals is difficult, but when he hears the name Bamberg he smiles. ' I could not tell you any stories but I have a lot of good memories from Germany and Bamberg from when I was little, for example I remember sleeping under the chairs in the stands during almost every home game and hanging out with all of the families of the players there',remembered Kris Helmanis. 20 years ago Uvis Helmanis began in Bamberg and 20 years later son Kris continues the family legacy in Tuebingen. Kriss Helmanis who lists his personal NBA Mount Rushmore with Shaq, Nikola Jokic, Magic Johnson, Kevin Durant was born on April 7, 2002. He began his career with BJBS Riga/DSN/Sporta Bode (LBL2) in his homeland. It was here that he was introduced to basketball and he wouldn't have traded the experience for anything. ' I was surrounded by a lot of people who believed in me and my skills, gave me a lot of confidence and let me experiment to get better. The last years in Latvia, playing under coach Raivo Otersons, made me grow both as a player and person, which got me ready to move abroad', said Kriss Helmanis. Being able to have the opportunity to leave your home land and play in Spain is something many players dream about. It is even more of a treat when you can live in the vicinity of Barcelona and play for the Joventut Badalona U18 team and practice as well with Divina Seguros Joventut Badalona. Being able to soak in so much from great players has to be greater than being a little kid in a candy store. Who knows where he would be today had he not taken this opportunity and not been teammates with legend Ante Tomic. ' I wouldn't be the player I am today without crossing paths with Ante Tomic. Just the way he carries himself on and off the court with such professionalism. My locker room was next to his so I saw it up close. He really is a magician on the court and there isn't neccessarily any advice, but practicing with him and being in the same locker room was an amazing experience', warned Kriss Helmanis. He then got a double license to play with ACB team Divina Seguros Joventut Badalona and their farm team CB Prat Juventud (Spain-LEB Silver). In the last 3 seasons he played a total of 73 games. In 20-21 he helped them move up to the Leb Gold. Last season he averaged 7.5ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 59.1%, 3PT: 30.9%, FT: 65.7%. Unfortunately in these 3 years he played only 1 ACB game and 2 Eurocup games, but he witnessed a lot different playing styles and also saw how the physicality really worked. He saw a steady development in Spain and was a totally different player when he left in 2022 than when he arrived in 2018. ' I think I saw the most improvement in the mental/psychological aspect of the game. I went through a lot of difficulties throughout the years which made me stronger on and off the court. Before coming to Spain I didn't really see a prototype player in front of me so I didn't know who I wanted to model my game after entirely (Nikola Jokic obviously was already at the top of the list), but coming to Spain, seeing Marko Todorovic play in my first year, and later on practicing with Ante Tomic. Not a lot of players are that lucky to have all these amazing players next to them in their early years', stressed Kris Helmanis. Last summer the forward that names Alperen Sengun and Josh Giddey as his toughest foes on the court as they already dominated the game in early years played the U-20 European championships for Latvia. The team went only 2-4, but Helmanis had a very consistent tournament averaging 13.3ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.2apg, Blocks-5 (1.7bpg), FGP: 58.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 65.0%. He has been part of Latvia's youth national team for years as he also played at the U-16 European Championships in Serbia (6.0ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.2apg, 1.8spg, Blocks-4 (1.6bpg), FGP: 31.8%, 3PT: 25.0%) and also balled at the 2019 U-19 world championships (9.9ppg, 8.0rpg, 3.1apg, 1.6bpg, FGP: 42.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 47.8%. He definitely has a big future ahead of him and should be a main stay for years in the senior team. 'Playing for the national team is always an amazing experience. Representing your own country on an international scale is an honor and I am proud to be able to do this. I think every basketball player growing up dreams of playing for their senior national team, and that is one of my goals as a basketball player and hopefully I can achieve that goal', stated Kriss Helmanis. Now the big powerful forward who lists Arturs Zagars, Yannick Kraag, Zsombor Maronka, Miguel Malik Allen and Ante Tomic as guys he has loved to play with the most in his career is playing in Germany with the Tigers Tuebingen. For a guy who's father has had ties to Germany for years and coached here for a few, one has to wonder why he didn't land in Germany earlier? 'At that time I thought it was a better choice for me to go to Spain, there weren't any reasons for me not to go to Germany, but I feel like Spain was the right option then', remembered Kriss Helmanis. He probably won't need to much adjustment time in the beginning, because he has known coach Jansson for some years. There is already a mutual trust there before that first team practice. Jansson is a coach on the rise and has made the Tigers Tuebingen club from a team on the decline to a top team in the Pro A. He is in a system where he is confident his game will shine in. 'His team plays a style of basketball that gets everybody involved, super team-oriented basketball, which I really appreciate and would love to be a part of, and hopefully my skills will help the team succeed even more and compliment my teammates abilities', said Kriss Helmanis in 2022. Coming from the ACB, teams and players will be gunning for him, but he also knows that there will always be pressure, but he knows the best remedy is to fight against it and have success. ' I am super excited as I have always felt like Germany was like home to me, I wouldn't say I have pressure because I am doing the thing I love and it is a privilege to be in this situation. Obviously, I understand that people believe in me and I am going to work hard and do everything to make sure their trust in me pays off', warned Kriss Helmanis in late summer 2022. So what type of player has Pro A Germany seen with Kriss Helmanis who believes that Michael Jordan is the GOAT? He is a 208cm big man and wouldn't necessarily classify his game to a Kristaps Porzingis who's brother Janis is also his agent, but moreover would classify his game more to a Nikola Jokic. He has been watching Jokic's assist highlights since he was drafted. It is also no surprise that he is a modern day forward. Nowadays a big man not incorporating a three is as strange as seeing Steph Curry go 2 games in a row without attempting a three. 'I think basketball is evolving each decade and shooting is a skill that almost every player should have in their arsenal. Obviously, I was lucky that I had my dad to model my shot after ever since I was a kid, not a lot of players get that privilege', commented Kriss Helmanis. He is a guy that watches a lot of video's on players. He just wants to keep improving and being as versatile as possible. 'I really like watching Nikola Jokic play, as well as Ante Tomic. They are not the most athletic players but they play intelligent basketball and I have learned a lot of things watching them play over the years, and really try to model myself after them. Of course I dream of having the same control over the game as both of them have, but I think I am on the right path. My main focus is getting better on the physical side of basketball, strength and agility', expressed Kriss Helmanis. But it isn't only watching Jokic video's and remembering Ante Tomic's advice, but it's obvious his own papa was also a big influence. Being able to use both hands equally was massive. ' I would say the most important thing was him teaching me to shoot with my right hand. I was born a lefty, but one day he came up to me and started showing me how to shoot with my right hand, which still gives me an advantage, that I know how to use both hands', warned Kriss Helmanis. This season he is currently averaging 6,4ppg, 3,9rpg and 1,4apg in 18 minutes per game and has sparkled as a potent role player. Currently he is battling Bremerhaven in the playoffs and lead the series 2-1. He is definitely a big man that has the fire to get better with hard work. He has played 1-1 against dad Uvis his whole life ' When I play against my dad the loser has to do push-ups. Let's just say my dad has done a lot of push-ups', smiled Kriss Helmanis. But one thing is for sure, he will still need to visit the gym on a regular basis to work on strength. He definitely won't get physically stronger when he plays 1-1 against his dad because he doesn't lose. |
| LBL Round 3 of Finals. VEF Riga take 2-1 lead - by Eurobasket News |
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VEF Riga - Ventspils 84-69 VEF Riga shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. It was a great evening for American point guard Glenn Cosey (183-1992, college: EKU) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds. The former international point guard Kristers Zoriks (193-1998, college: St.Mary's, CA) helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF, agency: Octagon Europe) with 14 points and 5 assists and the former international Arturs Ausejs (192-1990) scored 11 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: VEF Riga: G.Cosey 26+5reb+2ast, K.Zoriks 19+1reb+2ast, A.Ate 9+3reb+1ast, M.Gulbis 8+5reb, N.Brooks 8+7reb, E.Clarance 6+5reb+3ast Ventspils: I.Gandia-Rosa 14+1reb+5ast, A.Ausejs 11+3reb+1ast, E.Wembi 9+4reb+1ast, E.Elksnis 9+2reb+1ast, M.Kulackovskis 6+5reb+2ast, K.Mediss 6+2reb+3ast |
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| Coach Alexis Kreps and Residence Walferdange part ways after four seasons. - by Paul Missavage |
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Alexis Kreps and Residence Walferdange have parted ways recently after four years together. We recently had a chat with him about his years at the club. This is what he had to say: 'I came to the club with Marcus Neal in 2019-20 and we brought them out of the 2nd League into the top league. That first year back up, we finished tied for the best regular season record. The second year we again finished tied for the best regular season record. This year we started the season strong again (7-1) and were of the best teams through the first round. Unfortunately, a series of injuries and players leaving all occurred at the same time. Malcolm Kreps to the army, our point guard left for Bayern Leverkusen, Xavier-Robert Francois went out with a knee and back injuries for 2 months and Dean Gindt had a season ending ACL tear. We were fortunate enough to have won enough games to get into the playoffs. I leave with bittersweet feelings. I am happy that I helped turn the club of Residence Walferdange around, but sad because I cannot continue to work with the youth who are still in the cup finals and the championship finals. These were the best teams that Residence Walferdange has had since 2013 and prior to that 1997. I am thankful for the opportunity I had and working with the club for four years.' Alexis Kreps Dragan Stipanovich has been named the new head coach for the men's team. Stipanovich was an assistant coach for Etzella Ettelbruck this past season. He served in the past as player/coach in Preizerdaul (National 3) in 2021 and before that, one season in National 3 with Sangliers Wooltz, with a similar role. |
| Louvrier retires, Brandao replaces him at Steinsel - by Paul Missavage |
| Etienne Louvrier, the head coach of Amicale Steinsel is retiring after leading his team to an 18-4 regular season record. In the playoffs, Amicale Steinsel finished second to Basket Esch in the LBBL finals. Daniel Brandao, who coached in National 2 in Bascharage this season and previously in Heffingen is named as the new head coach. "I want to thank to Bascharage for the opportunity they gave me to build a club's new identity with a very hard working young team. My new challenge in Steinsel is the perfect challenge for me at the moment. After 4 successful years in Luxembourg, I am pretty sure that I am ready to help the team to fight for all the titles and at the same time to develop to young talents in the club", Brandao said. |
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| Best players of Mexican CIBACOPA round 16 - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 32-year old power forward had a double-double of 29 points and twelve rebounds, while his team edged out Tijuana (#5, 16-16) 100-99. Los Mochis maintains the 6th position in Mexican CIBACOPA. Los Mochis 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 13-19 record. In the team's last game Alexander had a remarkable 65.0% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Los Mochis, being already a very valuable addition to the team. California State University San Bernardino graduate has very impressive stats this year. Alexander leads league in rebounds with 10.2rpg. Alexander is in league's top in and averages solid 52.7% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Tony Farmer (201-F-1994) of Obregon. Farmer impressed basketball fans with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Bad luck as Obregon lost that game 83-88 to the higher-ranked Hermosillo (#1, 26-6). Obregon are still at the very bottom. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 10-22 record. Farmer is one of the most experienced players at Obregon and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.5ppg (#4). His other stats are also decent: 8.5rpg and 3.3apg. The third best performed player last round was American Antwon Lillard (198-G-1995) of Guaymas (#7). Lillard scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds. He was a key player of Guaymas, leading his team to a 91-86 win against the higher-ranked Culiacan (#4, 16-16). The chances of Guaymas 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, Lillard could try to bring Guaymas' a little bit higher in the standings. Lillard has a very solid season. In 30 games in Mexico he scored 16.9ppg. He also has 6.8rpg, 3.5apg and FGP: 54.8%. Lillard attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jarron Cumberland (196-G-1997) of Culiacan - 22 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Joshua Webster (190-G-1997) of Tijuana - 36 points and 3 assists 6. Terrell Brown-Soares (208-F/C-1998) of Hermosillo - 18 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Vincent Boumann (206-C-1996) of Mazatlan - 17 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Jimmy Whitt (190-G-1997) of Obregon - 22 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists 9. Jeff Ledbetter (191-G-1988) of Mazatlan - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Jordan Loveridge (198-F-1993) of Astros - 16 points, 8 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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| Erste Liga Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Wins for Buducnost and SC Derby - by Eurobasket News |
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Buducnost - Sutjeska 93-58 Buducnost outrebounded Sutjeska 37-23 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Bosnian center Kenan Kamenjas (207-2000) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Erick Green (190-1991, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists. Four Buducnost players scored in double figures. Milos Popovic (201-1998) produced 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Vladimir Tomasevic (201-1992) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Buducnost: E.Green 20+3reb+5ast, K.Kamenjas 17+10reb+2ast, P.Popovic 16+4reb+3ast, T.Bell-Haynes 13+2reb+8ast, I.Drobnjak 11+3ast, J.O'Brien 5+2reb+2ast Sutjeska: V.Tomasevic 14+7reb+1ast, M.Popovic 13+6reb+4ast, M.Vujovic 12+6reb+1ast, M.Vrbica 8+1reb+7ast, A.Vulevic 7+1reb+1ast, M.Dimitrije 4+2reb+1ast SC Derby - Mornar 109-71 SC Derby dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Mornar's 30. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 63.2 percentage. SC Derby players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Mornar's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Andrija Slavkovic (201-1999) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Danilo Ivanovic (188-2003) contributed with 11 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four SC Derby players scored in double figures. Slovenian Gregor Glas (195-2001) answered with 12 points and 4 assists and Serbian power forward Marko Pecarski (208-2000) added 15 points in the effort for Mornar. 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: SC Derby: A.Slavkovic 17+4ast, F.Magee 13+1reb+1ast, V.Bacovic 12+5reb, M.David 11+6reb+2ast, I.Danilo 11+4reb+5ast, E.Hadzibegovic 10+2reb+2ast Mornar: M.Pecarski 15+4reb, G.Glas 12+4reb+4ast, N.Vranjes 11+3reb+1ast, A.Vrankovic 7+4reb+1ast, Z.Balsa 7+2reb+3ast, M.Mikovic 6+6reb |
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| Heat back to the NBA's final four, top Knicks 96-92 for 4-2 series win - by Eurobasket News |
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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra walked into the postgame interview room, a cup of a celebratory beverage in his hand, took a seat and began explaining how difficult the journey has been for Heat. The regular season was a struggle. They needed to survive the play-in. They were three minutes away from going home before the playoffs even started, needing a rally just to earn the right to play top-seeded Milwaukee. All forgotten. They're in the NBA's final four - getting there as a No. 8 seed. Jimmy Butler (6'7''-G/F-1989, college: Marquette) scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo (6'10''-C-1997, college: Kentucky) added 23 and the Heat are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals after topping the New York Knicks 96-92 in Game 6 on Friday night. 'It is really frickin' hard to get to the Eastern Conference finals,' Spoelstra said. Maybe for some franchises. Not for Miami. The Heat are headed there for the 10th time overall, the seventh time in the last 13 years and the third time in the past four seasons. They'll play Game 1 at either Boston or Philadelphia on Wednesday; those teams will decide their East semifinal series Sunday. 'It means we're one step closer to our goal,' Butler said. Max Strus (6'6''-G-1996, college: DePaul) scored 14 points and Kyle Lowry (6'0''-PG-1986, college: Villanova) had 11 points and nine assists for the Heat. They're the second No. 8 seed in NBA history to make the conference finals - joining the Knicks, who pulled it off in 1999. Jalen Brunson was spectacular for New York, scoring 41 points on 14-for-22 shooting. But his teammates combined for only 51 points - Julius Randle (6'9''-F/C-1994, college: Kentucky) had 15 and RJ Barrett 11 on 1-for-10 shooting. Josh Hart also had 11 points for the Knicks. 'Congratulations to the Heat, to the organization, to the coaching staff, Spo and Pat Riley and all their players,' Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. 'They played tough in this series and hats off to them. But I'm proud of our guys. There's always disappointment in the end of the season and in the end, there'll be one team standing. ... Proud of the way this team worked all year.' It was dicey at the end, but Miami survived. Gabe Vincent was called for a flagrant-1 against Brunson with just under a minute left, starting a run where the Knicks scored four points in 4.6 seconds. Brunson made the free throws, Hart added a layup and a 92-86 lead was down to 92-90. The Knicks got a stop at the other end, but never got a shot off on the next possession. Lowry knocked the ball away for a steal, Butler made two free throws with 14.4 seconds left and the countdown back to the conference finals was on. 'It was a battle,' Lowry said. 'A Tom Thibodeau -coached team, they're always going to play hard. ... This was a grind and we found a way.' The Heat had to dodge one dicey situation after another. The Knicks tied it once after halftime, about four minutes in, but missed 10 other field-goal attempts in the second half - along with two free throws - that would have pulled them into a tie or given them the lead. 'Just got to give them a lot of credit. They didn't play like an 8 seed - at all,' Brunson said. 'They were unbelievable. The utmost respect for them and that organization. I liked the way we fought.' Brunson had 22 points in the first half, tying his third-most before intermission in any game this season - and his most ever by halftime of a playoff game. He had 15 in the first quarter when the Knicks came out flying to grab early control. New York led 14 in the opening quarter, and Miami never led by more than two in the first 24 minutes. But it was Miami with the lead at the half, going up 51-50 by the break in large part because it finally kept New York off the line. The Knicks made 11 free throws in the first quarter - the most by any Heat opponent this season and tying the fourth-most against Miami in an opening period over the last decade. But they didn't even get to the line in the final 15:16 of the half. The score to that point: Knicks 29, Heat 17. The score over the rest of the half: Heat 34, Knicks 21. And the Knicks never had the lead again. 'We've got guys that just want it,' Lowry said. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6 - by Eurobasket News |
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Six months and a day after the Los Angeles Lakers fell to 2-10 to start the regular season, they emphatically eliminated the defending NBA champions to reach the Western Conference finals. Although the Lakers' transformation has become increasingly incredible over the past several weeks, the primary forces behind it are LeBron James (6'8''-SF-1984) and Anthony Davis (6'10''-C-1993, college: Kentucky). The superstars won a ring together only three years ago, and they shared a joyous hug Friday night after they led their team to its biggest home victory in over a decade. James had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Lakers ended the Golden State Warriors' reign with a 122-101 victory in Game 6 of the second-round series. 'It was great to be able to play one of our most efficient games, one of our best games of the series, and it started because of the defensive matchup we had,' James said. 'We defended at a high level, and when we do that, we can be extremely good. I thought we were locked in for as close to 48 minutes as possible tonight.' Davis had 17 points and 20 rebounds for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who never trailed in their third home victory over Golden State in seven days. Austin Reaves (6'5''-G-1998, college: Oklahoma) scored 23 points - highlighted by a 54-footer from midcourt at the halftime buzzer - along with six assists and five rebounds while Los Angeles inexorably pulled away, weathering every attempt by Stephen Curry to will the Warriors back into it. 'It's special to get that win to beat a team that's so established and so good,' Reaves said. 'I think the seeding things are just numbers. When you have guys like Bron and AD who have won championships, you always feel like you have a chance, especially with the roster that we have, the talent that we have.' After the Lakers unseated the champs with remarkable style, they will face Nikola Jokic and the top-seeded Nuggets in the Western Conference finals starting Tuesday night in Denver. It's a rematch of the conference finals in the 2020 Florida bubble, won in five games by Los Angeles. While routing the Warriors one last time, the Lakers improved to 7-0 at home since the regular season ended. They also snapped Golden State's streak of 28 playoff series with at least one road victory - an NBA-record run encompassing Curry's entire career. 'It's been a challenging year, to say the least, but we kept powering through,' first-year head coach Darvin Ham said. 'Our vibes stayed positive, and finally our new pieces came together.' James, Davis and the Lakers are the first team since 2014 to eliminate Curry's Warriors from the playoffs before the NBA Finals. Golden State has played in six of the last eight NBA Finals, missing the playoffs entirely in the other two seasons. 'The better team won, and I can't fault our players for the effort,' Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. 'Because these guys are such competitors, it's going to hurt. But that's why we play: To compete against the best and see what we've got. Didn't quite have enough, but it wasn't for a lack of heart or effort.' Curry scored 32 points while missing 10 of his 14 3-point attempts for the sixth-seeded Warriors, whose pursuit of their fifth championship in nine seasons ended with three straight road losses and an inept offensive performance by Curry's teammates in Game 6, including a 3-of-19 effort by Klay Thompson, who missed 10 of his 12 3-point attempts. 'We didn't have a changeup pitch to throw, which led to the result,' Curry said of the Warriors' poor shooting. The Splash Brothers were far too dry when it mattered against the Lakers: Thompson went 10 for 36 on 3-pointers in the series' final four games, while Curry was 14 for 49. Donte DiVincenzo (6'5''-SG-1997, college: Villanova) had a playoff-high 16 points for the Warriors, but Curry was their only starter in double figures, with the other four shooting 11 for 38. 'Definitely disappointing,' Draymond Green (6'6''-F-1990, college: Michigan St.) said. 'It's been a long time since we finished in May, just trying to process the feelings. In the end, they were the better team.' The Lakers took charge early, survived the Warriors' rallies and blew it open in the fourth quarter with a balanced effort led by the 38-year-old James, who produced his first 30-point playoff game since the 2020 NBA Finals. The 20-year veteran can still assert his will as forcefully as almost any elite player, and he quarterbacked the Lakers' offensive effort while Davis - who left Game 5 early after taking a shot to the head - played another standout defensive game. D'Angelo Russell (6'5''-SG-1996, college: Ohio St.) scored 19 points as the Lakers capably survived the third-quarter ejection of Dennis Schroeder, the sparkplug guard and primary defender on Curry. Schroeder had five assists and defended doggedly in his first start of the postseason for the Lakers, but the German point guard was ejected with his second technical foul on a curious call after Green pushed the ball into Schroeder's face. His absence scarcely seemed to help the Warriors, who simply couldn't make their open shots. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Tatum's 4th-quarter 3s push Celtics past 76ers 95-86; force Game 7 - by Eurobasket News |
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Jayson Tatum (6'8''-F/G-1998, college: Duke) humbly believes he is one of the best basketball players in the NBA and not even a lengthy streak of missed shots in a win-or-else Game 6 could shake his faith. Sometimes, though, a pep talk in the heat of the moment lifts even the most confident stars. Boston rookie coach Joe Mazzulla pulled the forward aside in a late timeout and didn't draw a play or tell Tatum to keep shooting and soon the buckets would fall. His message was more simple. 'I love you,' Mazzulla told Tatum. 'That's a pretty powerful statement.' Tatum rewarded his coach's love with decisive 3-pointers straight through the heart of a Philadelphia comeback that pushed the Celtics past the 76ers 95-86 on Thursday night to send the Eastern Conference semifinals back to Boston for Game 7. 'I kept looking at the time,' Tatum said. 'I've got time, I've got time to make a difference. I believed that the whole time.' Tatum buried one 3 for the 84-83 lead and a second that made it 87-83 and put the Celtics in firm control in front of a boisterous Philly crowd. Tatum stuck it to the 76ers with one final 3-pointer for a 95-84 lead. The defending conference champs are in familiar territory. Boston trailed 3-2 last season in the second round against Milwaukee before it won Game 6 on the road and the clincher at home. Game 7 is Sunday. The winner of the Miami-New York semifinal awaits the Celtics or 76ers. Tatum, who averaged 30.1 points in the regular season, kept his confidence high. He missed 14 of his first 15 shots overall from the floor - and his first six 3s - and his 3 1/2-quarter ineffectiveness was a key reason the Celtics squandered a 16-point lead. He was grateful Mazzulla stuck by him. 'I told him a lot of times, 'I got your back. We're in this together,'' Tatum said. 'I love the relationship that me and Joe have.' With a shot at their first conference final since 2001 at stake, the Sixers slogged through the first half before Joel Embiid (7'0''-C/F-1994, college: Kansas) flashed his MVP form and rallied the Sixers to a fourth-quarter lead. Tyrese Maxey (6'4''-PG-2000, college: Kentucky) hit two free throws with 5:25 left for an 83-81 edge. And that was it for Philly in yet another postseason home crusher. 'If I have to go to war, Game 7 in Boston, I would want to go with this group,' Maxey said. 'I know we've got some fighters, I know we've got some resilient guys. I'm ready to get it on.' Embiid and Maxey each scored 26 points for the 76ers. 76ers coach Doc Rivers has blown three 3-1 series leads over his playoff career. While the 76ers only led 3-2, this is their second loss at home in the series. And confronting more ominous history looms for Rivers. The 2008 NBA championship coach with Boston, Rivers has lost nine times in a Game 7, four more than any other head coach. The Sixers unraveled in the fourth after a rally in the third - keyed by two pivotal 3s by Georges Niang - and after Embiid's pull-up jumper tied it 81-all, the 76ers didn't make a bucket over the final 6:13 of the game. The Sixers could not close in the close-out quarter and missed 15 of 20 shots and all eight 3s in the decisive fourth. 'We stopped moving the ball,' Embiid said. 'I don't think I touched the ball the last 4 minutes of the game. Missed a lot of good looks. I didn't touch the ball, though.' Tatum missed all 10 shots, including five 3-point attempts, in the first half half as the Celtics led by seven. Tatum has said he may need surgery on his left wrist in the offseason in the wake of a hard fall. Whatever the cause of his shooting ails, he found the cure in the final 12 minutes and the East champs still have life. Tatum finished with 19 points on just 5-for-21 shooting but the final stat line mattered little after he keyed the 14-3 run that turned the game in their favor. Marcus Smart (6'4''-G-1994, college: OK State) scored 22 points and Jaylen Brown (6'6''-G/F-1996, college: California) had 17 for the Celtics. 'There's no reason for us to be stressed out,' Smart said. The Celtics sure weren't from the tip. Just like Game 3 when the Sixers squandered the momentum off Embiid's MVP ceremony, they let Boston race to fast double-digit lead that sapped the energy in Philly. The Celtics led 40-26 because -- in part because of three 3s from Malcolm Brogdon (6'5''-SG-1992, college: Virginia) -- but an ineffective half from Embiid, James Harden (6'5''-SG-1989, college: Arizona St.) and Tobias Harris (6'9''-F-1992, college: Tennessee). Embiid and Harris started 1 of 7 and Harden 2 of 8 and yet, the deficit could have been much worse. The 76ers' trio never completely got of their funk. Tatum did and now the series comes down to the final 48 minutes. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Nuggets Blow Past Suns 125-100, Advance to Western Conference Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995) scored 32 points in another triple-double, Jamal Murray (6'4''-SG-1997, college: Kentucky) added 26 and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2020 by beating the short-handed Phoenix Suns 125-100 in Game 6 on Thursday night. Denver's series victory comes two seasons after the Nuggets were embarrassed in a second-round postseason sweep by the Suns. This time, it was the Suns getting blown out on their home floor to end the season for the second straight year. The Nuggets will play in the conference finals for the first time since they lost to the Lakers in five games in the Florida bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have never reached the NBA Finals. The top-seeded Nuggets used a 23-2 run during the latter part of the first quarter to take a 44-26 lead and never looked back. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (6'5''-G-1993, college: Georgia) - averaging 9.5 points in the playoffs - scored 17 in the first quarter while Jokic added 14. Caldwell-Pope finished with 21 points. Jokic shot 13 of 18 from the field and added 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Denver's offensive onslaught continued in the second as the lead grew to 81-51 by halftime, leading to boos from Suns fans as players made their way to the locker room. The second half was essentially an afterthought. Cameron Payne (6'2''-G-1994, college: Murray St.) scored 31 points for Phoenix, hitting 7 of 9 3-pointers. Kevin Durant (6'9''-SF-1988, college: Texas) added 23. The Suns were playing without injured starters DeAndre Ayton (7'1''-C-1998, college: Arizona) and Chris Paul. Ayton sustained a rib contusion in Tuesday's Game 5 while Paul has been out the past four games with a strained left groin. Phoenix was eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals at home for a second straight season despite a blockbuster trade deadline deal for Durant, a 13-time All-Star and one of the game's most prolific scorers. The 34-year-old had some good moments in the playoffs, but made just 1 of his first 10 shots on Thursday as the Suns fell into a huge hole. Suns guard Devin Booker was brilliant in most of the postseason, averaging 36 points per game on 60% before Game 6. But the three-time All-Star finished with just 12 points on Thursday. The home team won the first five games of the series until the Nuggets broke through in Game 6. Courtesy of: usnews.com |
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| Titans edge Lightning to force second playoff game in Kitchener - by Eurobasket News |
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Mike Poole (6'5''-F-1992, college: Iona) had 22 points and eight rebounds, Sam Akano (6'5''-G/F-1993, college: TxWes) added 20 points and seven rebounds, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans kept their championship hopes alive with a 95-90 win over the London Lightning on Thursday night. The defending-champion Lightning lead the best-of-five National Basketball League of Canada semifinal series 2-1 with Game 4 set for Sunday night (7 p.m.) at the Aud. Terry Thomas (6'4''-G-1991, college: Ottawa) had 25 points for London and Jermaine Haley (6'7''-G-1997, college: WVU) added 21. The Titans built a 19-point third-quarter lead before the Lightning battled back in front of a small but vocal gathering of 550 spectators. Haley drained a three-point shot to trim the Titans' lead to five with 50 seconds to play but that was as close as the visitors would get. The Lightning outscored the Titans 31-22 in the final quarter. The Titans led 48-40 at halftime. The Lightning led 20-19 after a heated first quarter in which both teams were assessed two technical fouls, including one to Titans head coach Cliff Clinkscales. London jumped out to a 14-6 lead before the Titans came to life in the final five minutes of the quarter. London finished the game with four technical fouls, including a pair to head coach Doug Plumb that led to his ejection in the final minute of play. Courtesy of: therecord.com |
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| Jayce Willingham will continue his college career at Belmont - by Eurobasket News | |||
Willingham has played high school basketball at Cordova (AL) High, which he graduated in 2018. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Davon Barnes transfers to Sam Houston State University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Barnes graduated White Station High School (Memphis, TN) in 2021. |
| Jordan Hairston will continue his college career at Howard - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played also at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi in 2019-2021 and then at University of North Carolina - Asheville in 2021-2022. His team won CBI Championship Quarterfinals in 2022. Hairston graduated Flinthills High School (Rosalia, KS) in 2019. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Jordan Dingle transfers to St.John's - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated The Blair Academy (Blairstown, NJ) in 2019 Dingle played also for New York Lightning in AAU., which he joined from Lawrence Woodmere Academy. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won NYSAIS C Championship in 2017. St. John's University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jordan Dingle RJ Luis Forwards: Quinn Slazinski Glenn Taylor Ibine_Ayo Sadiku |
| Warren Washington commits to Texas Tech - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at Oregon State University in 2018-2019 and then at The University of Nevada in 2019-2022. Washington helped his team make it to the MWC Tournament Semifinals in 2021. He graduated Mission Hills High School (San Marcos, CA) in 2018 Washington played also for Gamepoint in AAU., which he joined from Escondido High. He was named to First-team All-San Diego that year. His team won CIF Division I Championship in 2015. Texas Tech University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kerwin Walton Pop Isaacs D'Maurian Williams Chance McMillian Lamar Washington Forwards: Warren Washington KyeRon Lindsay Jason Jackson Robert Jennings |
| Keonte Jones transfers to California State University Northridge - by Eurobasket News | |
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California State University Northridge strengthened their roster with addition of 6-6 swingman Keonte Jones for season 2023-24. Jones originally came from Madison (WI), and he is moving here from Midland College (NJCAA) where he played only for one year. His team won NJCAA D1 Southwest District and NJCAA D1 Region V Championships this season. He played also at Mineral Area College in 2020-2022. His team won NJCAA D1 Midwest District and NJCAA D1 Region XVI Championships in 2021. Jones helped his team make it to the NJCAA Division I Elite Eight in 2021 and 2023. He graduated East High School (Madison, WI) in 2020. Jones' team ended regular season as a second best place in Big Eight Conference that year. Jones helped Midland CC make it to the Wisconsin Division 1 Championship Quarterfinals. He was also voted to Associated Press Wisconsin All-State Third Team and WBCA Wisconsin All-Star Game (Division 1 Red Team). |
| Jarrett Hensley transfers to Southern Illinois University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2020-2021. His team won SoCon Regular Season Championship and SoCon Tournament in 2021. He graduated Link Year Preparatory School (Branson, MO) in 2020 Hensley played also for MOKAN Elite in AAU., which he joined from North High. |
| Steve Settle III commits to Temple - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated DeMatha Catholic High School (Hyattsville, MD) in 2019. His team won Maryland Private school Championship that year. |
| B.J. Edwards will continue his college career at Southern Methodist University - by Eurobasket News |
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Southern Methodist University landed 20-year old 6-3 guard B.J. Edwards for new season. Edwards comes from University of Tennessee where he played only for one year. But in 13 games he averaged just 1.3ppg. Volunteers made it to the NCAA Sweet 16 this year. He has played high school basketball at Knoxville Catholic in Knoxville, TN, which he graduated in 2022. His team won Division II-AA state championship game and he was also voted to Tennessee Sports Writers Association Division II-AA All-State Team that year. His team won TSSAA Tennessee Division II Class AA Championship in 2020. Edwards received MaxPreps Tennessee Player of the Year award and he was also selected to MaxPreps Junior All-America Honorable Mention in 2021. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Trey Moss will continue his college career at William & Mary - by Eurobasket News |
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College of William and Mary inked 6-3 guard Trey Moss for upcoming season. Windermere (FL) native played for the last two years at University of South Florida. But in 8 games he averaged just 1.8ppg last season. Moss has played high school basketball at Windermere High, which he graduated in 2021. He played also for Team Florida in AAU. Moss was also voted to Orlando Sentinel Orlando All-Area First Team and Florida Class 7A All-State Team that year. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Isaiah Wyatt transfers to The University of Texas San Antonio - by Eurobasket News | |
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The University of Texas San Antonio strengthened their roster with addition of 6-6 guard Isaiah Wyatt for season 2023-24. Wyatt originally came from Fort Worth (TX), and he is moving here from Chadron State College (NCAA Division II) where he played only for one year. In 29 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.2ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.7apg. He was voted to All-RMAC Second Team this year. Wyatt played also at McLennan Community College in 2019-2020 and then at Southwestern Christian College in 2020-2022. He graduated North Crowley High School (Fort Worth, TX) in 2019. |
| Jonathan Dunn will continue his college career at Austin Peay - by Eurobasket News |
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Austin Peay State University tabbed 6-7 forward Jonathan Dunn for new season. Dunn comes from Missouri State University where he played only for one year. He has played high school basketball at We Are United Prep in Nixa, MO, which he graduated in 2022. Dunn played also at Chaminade College Prep School in 202018-2020 and then at Logan-Rogersville High in 202020-2021. He helped his team make it to the MSHSAA Missouri Class 5 Championship Semifinals in 2020. Austin Peay State University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Demarcus Sharp Anton Brookshire Dezi Jones Jalen Hampton Forward: Jonathan Dunn Center: Jordan Wilmore (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Djahi Binet will continue his college career at Alcorn State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Alcorn State University inked French 6-8 forward Djahi Binet for upcoming season. Nice (France) native played for the last two years at Lee College (NJCAA). In 28 games he averaged 7.6ppg and 5.2rpg last season. Binet helped his team make it to the NJCAA D1 Mid-South District Semifinals and NJCAA D1 Region XIV Semifinals this year. He helped his team make it to the NJCAA D1 Region XIV Finals in 2022. |
| Tristan Maxwell transfers to Hampton - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Maxwell was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2020. He graduated North Mecklenburg High School (Huntersville, NC). Maxwell played also for Team Charlotte in UAA. His team won NCHSAA Class 4A state title that year. Yellow Jackets made it to the NCHSAA North Carolina 4A Championship Finals. He received NCBCA All-District 9 Player of the Year, Observer's Mecklenburg County Player of the Year and I-MECK 4A All-Conference Player of the Year award. Maxwell was also voted to North Carolina All-State First Team, NCBCA All-District 9 First Team, HoopSeen North Carolina All-State First Team, Carolinas Classic All-Star Game (North Carolina team), All-Charlotte Observer First Team, Observer Area All-District 9 First Team and HighSchoolOT All-West Team. |
| Churchill Bounds transfers to Wagner - by Eurobasket News | |
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Wagner College added to their roster center Churchill Bounds (6'10''-260lbs) for new 2023-24 season. Cumberland (MD) native played for the last three years at Central Arkansas University. In 22 games he recorded 3.6ppg and 2.4rpg last season. Bounds graduated Bishop Walsh School (Cumberland, MD) in 2020. |
| Dominique Ford will continue his college career at Southern Utah University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at College of Southern Nevada in 2020-2022. Ford was voted to NJCAA D1 All-Region 18 First Team in 2022. He graduated Desert Oasis High School (Las Vegas, NV) in 2020. Ford was also selected to Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada Second Team and Nevada All-State Third Team that year. |
| Gianmarco Arletti transfers to Albany - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Arletti graduated Holy Cross High School (Delran, NJ) in 2020. He was a member of Italian U20 National Team two years ago. |
| Denijay Harris transfers to NM State - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Harris played also at Southwest Mississippi Community College in 2018-2019. He graduated Columbus (MS) High in 2018. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won MHSAA 6A title in 2016 and 2018. |
| Cougars sign Isaiah Watts - by Eurobasket News | |
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Washington State University signed guard Isaiah Watts (6'3'') for upcoming 2023-24 season. Watts played last season at South Kent Prep School (). |
| James Glisson III transfers to New Orleans - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated Southwest DeKalb High School (Decatur, GA) in 2019. Glisson helped his team make it to the GHSA 5-AAAAA state championship Semifinals and he was also voted to 5-AAAAA All-State First Team that year. Among many awards he was also selected to Region 5-AAAAA First Team selection in two consecutive years: 2018 and 2019. |
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| Jayce Willingham will continue his college career at Belmont - by Eurobasket News | |||
Willingham has played high school basketball at Cordova (AL) High, which he graduated in 2018. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Jordan Hairston will continue his college career at Howard - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played also at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi in 2019-2021 and then at University of North Carolina - Asheville in 2021-2022. His team won CBI Championship Quarterfinals in 2022. Hairston graduated Flinthills High School (Rosalia, KS) in 2019. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Trey Quartlebaum will continue his college career at Northeastern State University - by Eurobasket News |
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Northeastern State University tabbed 6-2 guard Trey Quartlebaum for new season. Lawrence (KS) native played for the last four years at St. Francis College (NY) (NCAA Division I). In 30 games he averaged 3.4ppg last season. Quartlebaum has played high school basketball at Lawrence (KS) High, which he graduated in 2019. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Isaiah Wyatt transfers to The University of Texas San Antonio - by Eurobasket News | |
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The University of Texas San Antonio strengthened their roster with addition of 6-6 guard Isaiah Wyatt for season 2023-24. Wyatt originally came from Fort Worth (TX), and he is moving here from Chadron State College (NCAA Division II) where he played only for one year. In 29 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.2ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.7apg. He was voted to All-RMAC Second Team this year. Wyatt played also at McLennan Community College in 2019-2020 and then at Southwestern Christian College in 2020-2022. He graduated North Crowley High School (Fort Worth, TX) in 2019. |
| Chris Cole commits to Shorter - by Eurobasket News | |
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Shorter University signed guard Chris Cole (6'6''-205lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Lawrenceville (GA) native played for the last two years at Morehead State University (NCAA Division I). But in 17 games he had just 0.8ppg last season. His team won OVC Regular Season Championship and Eagles made it to the OVC Tournament Semifinals and NIT Sweet 16 this year. Cole's high school career he had spent at Brookwood in Snellville, GA, which he graduated in 2021. Cole was also named to GHSA Georgia Class 7A All-Region 4 Third Team that year. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Georgia Region 3AAA Championship in two consecutive years: 2020 and 2021. |
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| San Judas complete the Quarterfinal picture - by Eurobasket News |
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San Judas completed the Quarterfinal picture at the Torneo Carlos Ulloa. They overcame Unan Managua 78-58 in the decisive game. Troy Andrews (193-PF-2001) top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Octavio Perez netted 13. Troy Watson (197-PF-1982) followed them with 12 points in a win. Elgin Mejia (C/F) replied with 30 points in the losing effort.
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| SPB 2023 - Marinos sign Danny Agbelese - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Agbelese has played in six different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in France, Greece (Peristeri, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou, Promitheas and Holargos), Iran (Esteghlal), Italy, Uruguay (Union Atletica Montevideo and Wanderers) and Spain (Ourense, Real Betis, Guadalajara and Gipuzkoa). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Defensive Player of the Year back in 2015. Agbelese graduated from Hampton University in 2012 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for Collin County College for 2 years. |
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| KK Vardar is back at Prva Liga - by Darko Najdovski |
| KK Vardar after a year playing in second division is back at Prva Liga. We could say very much deserved cause they have been the most constant team this season, leading the championship. In the semi finals they met Angeli another team that was relegated last year. It was clean 2-0 win for Vardar and we will see the young players from Skopje back in Prva Liga next season. The team after last year relegation decided to stay with the head coach Aleksandar Jovancev and this gave them result the following year. Husein Bajram was the best player agains Angeli scoring 25 pts in the second game while Blazo Mitkov had 21. Very well deserved promotion |
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| EBL Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. Legia and Ostrow enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Trefl - Slask 80-88 WKS Slask forced 19 Trefl turnovers. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jeremiah Martin (189-1996, college: Memphis) who scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Jakub Niziol (201-1996, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Serbian point guard Strahinja Jovanovic (185-1996) who recorded 20 points and 4 assists and the former international Jaroslaw Zyskowski (203-1992) added 14 points respectively. 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. Top scorers: Trefl: S.Jovanovic 20+1reb+4ast, J.Zyskowski 14+3reb+1ast, D.Moten 13+4reb, J.Salumu 10+1reb+5ast, B.Kulikowski 8+2reb+1ast, R.Freimanis 6+1reb Slask: J.Bibbs 18+1reb, J.Niziol 17+2reb+2ast, J.Martin 14+6reb+4ast, L.Kolenda 12+1reb+1ast, V.Pusica 9+2reb+2ast, D.Mitchell 6+4ast Spojnia - Legia 82-93 Legia made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Spojnia was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Puerto Rican-American guard Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU, agency: 011 Sports) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American power forward Aric Holman (208-1997, college: MSU) contributed with 8 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Courtney Fortson (180-1988, college: Arkansas) answered with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and point guard Adam Brenk (192-1995) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Spojnia. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Spojnia: K.Gruszecki 20+2ast, A.Penava 18+4reb+1ast, A.Brenk 14+6reb+3ast, C.Fortson 11+5reb+9ast, J.Mathews 8+2reb+2ast, B.Clarke 4+7reb Legia: K.Vinales 26+3reb+5ast, G.Kulka 12+7reb+1ast, G.Groselle 10+8reb, B.Garrett 10+2reb+5ast, T.Leslie 9+3reb, G.Kaminski 9 Czarni - Stal 70-77 Stal outrebounded Czarni 41-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Latvian guard Aigars Skele (193-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international power forward Damian Kulig (205-1987) helped adding 10 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward David DiLeo (201-1997, college: CMU) with 16 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Brae Ivey (188-1997, college: SJSU, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 16 points. Four Stal and five Czarni players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Czarni: B.Ivey 16+4reb+3ast, D.DiLeo 16+6reb+3ast, M.Witlinski 12+4reb+1ast, J.Schenk 10+4reb+5ast, J.Musial 10+1reb+2ast, M.Chylinski 2+6reb+2ast Stal: A.Skele 16+6reb+8ast, M.Michalak 15+2reb+3ast, O.Silins 14+6reb+1ast, D.Kulig 10+11reb, J.Garbacz 10+1ast, A.Thomas 7+6reb+1ast Anwil - King 75-84 Wilki Morskie outrebounded Anwil 34-23 including 23 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 66.7 percentage. It was a great evening for American forward Zac Cuthbertson (201-1996, college: Coastal) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds. American-Belizean power forward Phil Fayne II (206-1997, college: Illinois St.) helped adding 11 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American power forward Malik Williams (211-1998, college: Louisville) with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 blocks and the other American import guard Lee Moore (193-1995, college: UTEP, agency: Mansfield and Associates) scored 11 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Anwil: M.Williams 14+6reb, J.Sobin 12+1reb, V.Sanders 11+4ast, L.Moore 11+1reb+5ast, M.Nowakowski 10+2reb, L.Petrasek 8+5reb King: Z.Cuthbertson 20+7reb+3ast, T.Meier 18+2reb+1ast, B.Brown 13+3reb, P.Fayne II 11+12reb+2ast, A.Hamilton 9+3reb+5ast, M.Kostrzewski 4+1reb |
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| Kenneth Faried gets MVP of the Week award for Puerto Rican BSN - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 33-year old forward had a double-double of 29 points and fifteen rebounds, while his team beat Bayamon (#1, 14-7) 101-93. Santurce maintains the 3rd position in their group in Puerto Rican BSN. Santurce 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 12-10 record. In the team's last game Faried had a remarkable 81.8% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Santurce, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Kenneth Faried averages this season 14.5ppg and 10.5rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last week's games was young American guard Isaac Sosa (191-G-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) of Manati. Sosa impressed basketball fans with 33 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course Manati cruised to a 96-87 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Carolina (#2, 12-9). Manati's 6th position in Group A has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-16 record. Sosa is one of the most experienced players at Manati and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.4ppg (#6). The third best performed player last week was American Brandon Knight (190-G-1991) of top-ranked Quebradillas. Knight showcased his all-around game by recording 29 points, six rebounds and four assists in the last week. He was a key player of Quebradillas, leading his team to a 87-83 win against the lower-ranked Ponce (#5, 8-14). Quebradillas confirms their top position in Group A. Their record at this point is 15 victories and 5 lost games. Knight has a great season in Puerto Rico. After 20 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 24.7ppg (best scorer) and assists with 4.9apg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Gary Browne (185-PG-1993) of Guaynabo - 19 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists 5. Paris Bass (207-F/C-1995) of Arecibo - 25 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Sheldon Mac (196-G-1992) of Manati - 23 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Jezreel De Jesus (185-G-1991) of Ponce - 27 points and 7 rebounds 8. Braxton Key (203-F-1997) of Bayamon - 19 points and 13 rebounds 9. Jaysean Paige (188-G-1994) of Guaynabo - 27 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 10. DeMarcus Cousins (211-C/F-1990) of Guaynabo - 16 points, 7 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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| BSN Round 26: Indios defeat Vaqueros - 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 another loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (14-7) in Bayamon on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Indios (10-12) 84-73. American forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. International forward Jordan Cintron (203-1998, college: Niagara) contributed with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Braxton Key (203-1997, college: Virginia) replied with 22 points and 4 assists for Vaqueros. Vaqueros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Indios maintains fourth position with 10-12 record. Defending champion Vaqueros still keep top place with seven games lost. Indios are looking forward to face league's second-placed Atleticos in San German in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Vaqueros will play at home against Grises and are hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Atleticos (13-8) against fifth ranked Leones (8-14) on Thursday night. Host Atleticos were defeated by Leones in San German 87-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atleticos. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) scored 24 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jamil Wilson chipped in 15 points and 4 blocks during the contest. International point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) responded with 31 points. Atleticos' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Leones maintains fifth position with 8-14 record. Atleticos at the other side keep the second place with eight games lost. Leones will play against league's leader Piratas in Quebradillas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Atleticos will play at home against Indios and it may be a tough game between close rivals. BSN top team - Piratas (15-5) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Osos (7-16) in Quebradillas 96-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Osos. Phillip Wheeler notched 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even 14 points by Lance Tejada did not help to save the game for Osos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Piratas maintains first position with 15-5 record. Loser Osos keep the sixth place with 16 games lost. Piratas will meet Leones (#5) in the next round. Osos will play against Mets in Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 26 Humacao were smashed by Arecibo on the road 109-78. The most impressive performance of 26th round was 20 points and 4 assists by Paris Bass of Arecibo.
Quebradillas - Manati 96-68 BSN top team - Piratas (15-5) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Osos (7-16) in Quebradillas 96-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Osos. Piratas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Piratas made 7 blocks. International forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) notched 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) supported him with 22 points and 4 assists. Even 14 points by American guard Lance Tejada (188-1995, college: Lehigh) did not help to save the game for Osos. Guard Jose Gines (186-1998) added 13 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Piratas maintains first position with 15-5 record. Loser Osos keep the sixth place with 16 games lost. Piratas will meet Leones (#5) in the next round. Osos will play against Mets in Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Quebradillas: W.Phillip 25+6reb+2ast, B.Knight 22+2reb+4ast, R.Harris 11+2reb+3ast, L.Henriquez 8+2reb, H.Whiteside 7+7reb+1ast, T.Rolon 7+7ast Manati: L.Tejada 14+3reb+2ast, G.Jose 13+3reb, C.Gaston 6+5reb+2ast, D.Jefferson 6+6reb+1ast, K.Young 5+3reb+2ast, D.Moya 5+1reb+1ast Bayamon - Mayaguez 73-84 The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (14-7) in Bayamon on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Indios (10-12) 84-73. American forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. International forward Jordan Cintron (203-1998, college: Niagara) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five Indios players scored in double figures. American forward Braxton Key (203-1997, college: Virginia) replied with 22 points and 4 assists and the former international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) added 15 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Vaqueros. Vaqueros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Indios maintains fourth position with 10-12 record. Defending champion Vaqueros still keep top place with seven games lost. Indios are looking forward to face league's second-placed Atleticos in San German in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Vaqueros will play at home against Grises and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Mayaguez: D.Hogg 23+7reb+3ast, J.Cintron 16+11reb+5ast, J.Early Jr. 15+8reb+2ast, C.Brown Jr. 13+6reb+2ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 10+4reb+5ast, W.Johned 5+5reb+2ast Bayamon: B.Key 22+4reb+4ast, I.Romero 15+8reb+3ast, S.Thompson Jr. 11+5reb+6ast, J.Gonzalez 8+1ast, J.Mojica 4+4reb+2ast, B.Santiago 4+5reb San German - Ponce 74-87 Very important is a home loss of second ranked Atleticos (13-8) against fifth ranked Leones (8-14) on Thursday night. Host Atleticos were defeated by Leones in San German 87-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atleticos. Leones players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) scored 24 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) chipped in 15 points and 4 blocks during the contest. Four Leones players scored in double figures. International point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) responded with 31 points and American guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Atleticos' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Leones maintains fifth position with 8-14 record. Atleticos at the other side keep the second place with eight games lost. Leones will play against league's leader Piratas in Quebradillas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Atleticos will play at home against Indios and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ponce: J.De Jesus 24+2reb+6ast, A.Ford 16+3reb+1ast, J.Wilson 15+3reb+2ast, C.Lopez 10+7reb+2ast, C.Negron 8+4reb, N.Cole 6+4reb+9ast San German: T.Fernandez 31+2reb+1ast, T.Bishop 17+6reb+2ast, N.Mason 13+5reb+9ast, J.Erazo 4+6reb, E.Ayala 3+2reb+2ast, J.Bryan Diaz 3+4reb Arecibo - Humacao 109-78 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Capitanes (12-9) crushed 6th ranked Grises (6-15) in Arecibo 109-78 on Thursday. Capitanes outrebounded Grises 38-20 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 54.3 percentage. Capitanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) notched 20 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and international swingman Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Even 13 points and 7 assists by American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Grises. Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) added 11 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 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. Capitanes moved-up to second place, which they share with Carolina. Grises lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 15 games lost. Capitanes will meet Indios (#4) in the next round. Grises will play against the league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Arecibo: P.Bass 20+4reb+4ast, D.Huertas 15+2reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 13+5reb+1ast, B.Boyd 12+2reb+3ast, D.Collier 12+4reb+2ast, T.Robinson 10+6reb+2ast Humacao: T.Trice II 13+1reb+7ast, A.Mitchell 11+5reb+3ast, G.Belardo 10+3reb+2ast, A.Kappos 10+4reb, L.Figueroa 7+2reb+1ast, E.Rodriguez 5+1reb+2ast |
| Wheeler's 25 points and 6 rebounds give him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 25 points adding six rebounds and two assists for Quebradillas in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Manati (#6, 7-16) with 28-point margin 96-68. It allowed Quebradillas to consolidate first place in the Puerto Rican league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Quebradillas has a very solid 15-5 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game Wheeler had a remarkable 87.5% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Quebradillas, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Phillip Wheeler averages this season 14.2ppg. Second best performed player last week was Jezreel De Jesus (185-G-1991, agency: Interperformances) of Ponce. He is international guard in his first season at Ponce. In the last game De Jesus recorded impressive 24 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists. Of course he led Ponce to another comfortable win 87-74 over the higher-ranked San German (#2, 13-8) being unquestionably team leader. Ponce's 5th position in Group A has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-14 record. De Jesus is one of the most experienced players at Ponce and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.7ppg (#5). His other stats are also decent: 4.3rpg and 5.1apg. Third place about best performers goes to forward Paris Bass (207-F/C-1995) of Arecibo (#3). Bass scored 20 points and passed four assists. He was a key player of Arecibo, leading his team to a 109-78 easy win against the lower-ranked Humacao (#6, 6-15). Arecibo needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in Group B. Their record at this point is 12 victories and 9 lost games. Bass has a great season in Puerto Rico. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.8ppg (4th best) and rebounds with 10.0rpg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Brandon Knight (190-G-1991) of Quebradillas - 22 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Jordan Cintron (203-F-1998) of Mayaguez - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Braxton Key (203-F-1997) of Bayamon - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Ismael Romero (205-C-1991) of Bayamon - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Tjader Fernandez (178-PG-1994) of San German - 31 points and 2 rebounds 9. DJ Hogg (203-F-1996) of Mayaguez - 23 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Akil Mitchell (206-C-1992) of Humacao - 11 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| SEA Games 2023: Thailand rout Laos dominating each quarter - by Eurobasket News |
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Laos - Thailand 42:156 Thailand overcame Laos 156-47 at the SEA Games 2023. They opened the game with a 53-7 surge and never looked behind after. Moreover, they scored 41 points in the last quarter to seal an easy win. Morgan Jakongmee top-scored for the winners 26 points and Nakorn Jaisanuk (188-SF-1991) added 21. Phouthong Labouaphieng (180-F-1996) replied with 11 points in a loss. |
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| KLS Round 3 (Second Stage): OKK Beograd lose their first game against FMP BG - by Eurobasket News | ||
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KLS is at the halfway of the Second Stage and there are still another 3 rounds left. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of OKK Beograd (2-1) on the court of FMP BG on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by FMP BG 95-91. It was a great evening for American guard Charles Manning Jr (198-1998, college: USA) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Aleksa Stepanovic (206-1998) helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Nikola Topic (198-2005) with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. FMP BG are looking forward to face Spartak (#3) in Subotica in the next round, which may be the game of the day. OKK Beograd will play on the road against Zlatibor in Cajetina and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of Zlatibor (0-3) against Spartak (1-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Zlatibor was crushed by Spartak in Subotica 103-81. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Filip Barna (201-1999) who led the winners and scored 28 points and 4 steals. Andrija Bojic accounted for 23 points and 10 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Slovenian point guard Sandi Grubelic (196-1996) came up with 21 points for Zlatibor 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. Spartak will play against FMP BG in Beograd in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zlatibor will play at home against OKK Beograd and hopes to get finally their first victory. The game between Top Four teams took place in Cacak. host Borac CA (1-0) defeated Vojvodina NS (1-2) 90-83. The best player for the winners was Uros Carapic who scored 30 points and 6 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). At the other side the best for losing team was Dusan Beslac who recorded a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds. Vojvodina NS's coach Milos Isakov-Kovacevic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Borac CA will meet Metalac VL (#4) in the next round. Vojvodina NS will play against Metalac VL and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 3 winless Metalac VL lost to undefeated Mega BG on the opponent's court 77-88.
Borac CA - Vojvodina NS 90-83 The game between Top Four teams took place in Cacak. host Borac CA (1-0) defeated Vojvodina NS (1-2) 90-83. Borac CA made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Uros Carapic (195-1996) who scored 30 points and 6 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). The former international forward Aleksa Novakovic (200-1996, college: EIU, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Borac CA players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was international Dusan Beslac (205-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds and guard Marko Ljubicic (195-1987) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Vojvodina NS's coach Milos Isakov-Kovacevic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Borac CA will meet Metalac VL (#4) in the next round. Vojvodina NS will play against Metalac VL and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Borac CA: U.Carapic 30+6reb+1ast, A.Novakovic 16+7reb+3ast, N.Kocovic 16+5reb+5ast, B.Tomasevic 16+5reb, N.Pavle 6+2reb, N.Todorovic 3+9reb+3ast Vojvodina NS: D.Beslac 32+12reb, M.Ljubicic 16+5reb+4ast, L.Nedeljkov 14+2reb+2ast, N.Manojlovic 8+5reb+2ast, N.Gacesa 8+4reb+1ast, N.Pesakovic 3+2ast FMP BG - OKK Beograd 95-91 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of OKK Beograd (2-1) on the court of FMP BG on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by FMP BG 95-91. It was a great evening for American guard Charles Manning Jr (198-1998, college: USA) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Aleksa Stepanovic (206-1998) helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Nikola Topic (198-2005) with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Croatian forward Andrija Jelavic (207-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. FMP BG are looking forward to face Spartak (#3) in Subotica in the next round, which may be the game of the day. OKK Beograd will play on the road against Zlatibor in Cajetina and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: FMP BG: C.Manning Jr. 30+5reb+4ast, B.Beech 14+6reb+1ast, A.Stepanovic 13+8reb+1ast, C.Jenkins 11+1reb, C.Moore 10+1reb+4ast, E.Izundu 8+5reb+1ast OKK Beograd: T.Nikola 23+7reb+4ast, S.Miljenovic 17+4reb+5ast, J.Andrija 14+12reb+2ast, M.Mihailo 12+4reb+4ast, V.Marko 9+2reb+1ast, L.Danilo 6+1reb+1ast Mega BG - Metalac VL 88-77 Rather expected game in Beograd where Metalac VL (0-2) was defeated by Mega BG (2-0) 88-77 on Wednesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mega BG made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was French Malcolm Cazalon (198-2001) who scored 25 points. International guard Aleksa Uskokovic (189-1999) chipped in 13 points and 9 assists. Mega BG's coach Marko Barac used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was center Uros Lukovic (213-1989) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Bosnian power forward Ibrahim Durmo (201-1997) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Mega BG and four Metalac VL players scored in double figures. Mega BG will meet at home Borac CA in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Metalac VL will play against Borac CA and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Mega BG: M.Cazalon 25+2reb+3ast, M.Rudan 16+5reb+1ast, D.Brankovic 13+5reb, A.Uskokovic 13+4reb+9ast, J.Filip 11+7reb+2ast, L.Cerovina 6+4reb+3ast Metalac VL: U.Lukovic 19+12reb, I.Durmo 18+6reb+4ast, M.Sinik 14+5reb+5ast, M.Grusanovic 11+1reb, B.Marko 6+1reb+1ast, S.Simanic 4+3reb+1ast Spartak - Zlatibor 103-81 Very important is a road loss of Zlatibor (0-3) against Spartak (1-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Zlatibor was crushed by Spartak in Subotica 103-81. Spartak dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Zlatibor's 30 and made 19-of-20 charity shots (95.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Zlatibor 36-22 including 26 on the defensive glass. Spartak players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Filip Barna (201-1999) who led the winners and scored 28 points and 4 steals. Andrija Bojic (208-1993) accounted for 23 points and 10 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side. Slovenian point guard Sandi Grubelic (196-1996) came up with 21 points and American guard Jordan Watson (188-1995, college: West Liberty) added 13 points respectively for Zlatibor in the defeat. Four Spartak and five Zlatibor 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. Spartak will play against FMP BG in Beograd in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zlatibor will play at home against OKK Beograd and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Spartak: F.Barna 28+3reb+3ast, A.Bojic 23+10reb+1ast, A.Sokolovic 16+4reb+9ast, M.Milisavljevic 13+4reb+1ast, M.Ilija 9+1reb+2ast, S.Dodic 8+5reb+5ast Zlatibor: S.Grubelic 21+4reb+2ast, J.Watson 13+2reb+3ast, N.Protic 12+1reb+3ast, F.Djuran 10+3reb+2ast, A.Cabrilo 10+4reb, S.Dusan 8+3reb+1ast |
| Manning Jr. number one in Serbian Super Liga A for round 3 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old player was the main contributor (30 points, five rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to edge out OKK Beograd (#2, 2-1) 95-91. It allowed FMP BG to consolidate first place in the Serbian KLS. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but FMP BG already had a very good start winning all 3 without losing a single one. In the team's last game Manning Jr. had a remarkable 63.6% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He just recently signed at FMP BG, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Charles Manning Jr. averages just after three games 19.3ppg. The second best player in last round's games was young international power forward Dusan Beslac (205-PF-1998) of Vojvodina NS. Beslac had a very good evening with a double-double of 32 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Vojvodina NS lost that game 83-90 to Borac CA (1-0). 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. Beslac is one of the most experienced players at Vojvodina NS and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.1ppg (#2). He also registered 7.2 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was forward Andrija Bojic (208-PF-1993) of Spartak (#3). Bojic scored 23 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Spartak, leading his team to a 103-81 easy win against #4 ranked Zlatibor in a game of the week. Bojic has a very solid season. In 22 games in Serbia he scored 13.8ppg. He also has 4.5rpg and FGP: 62.6%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Filip Barna (201-F/G-1999) of Spartak - 28 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Uros Carapic (195-SG-1996) of Borac CA - 30 points and 6 rebounds 6. Uros Lukovic (213-C-1989) of Metalac VL - 19 points and 12 rebounds 7. Aleksandar Sokolovic (193-G-1993) of Spartak - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists 8. Nikola Topic (198-G-2005) of OKK Beograd - 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Nikola Kocovic (197-G-1996) of Borac CA - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Malcolm Cazalon (198-SG-2001) of Mega BG - 25 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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Santfeliuenc - Rivas 78-59 Santfeliuenc looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Senegalese center Mouhamadou Diop (210-1987) who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Guim Exposito (197-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) contributed with 9 points, 10 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Forward Alberto Torres (201-1998, college: Iowa Wesleyan) answered with 10 points and 6 assists and Claudiu-Ruben Bivolaru added 12 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) in the effort for Rivas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Santfeliuenc: C.Adria 13+7reb+1ast, N.Bria 12+1reb+1ast, M.Diop 12+5reb+4ast, G.Exposito 9+2reb+10ast, J.Zanca 9+4reb, M.Gerardo 8+1reb Rivas: B.Claudiu-Ruben 12+5reb, A.Torres 10+1reb+6ast, G.Daniel 8+6reb+1ast, D.Colado 6+2reb+3ast, E.Gomez 6, R.Martinez 5+2reb Puerto Sagunto - Huelva CD 50-64 Huelva CD outrebounded Puerto Sagunto 49-38 including 38 on the defensive glass. Power forward Jose Maria Morales (204-1989) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Fran Cardenas (177-1990) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Carlos Sales (194-1998) came up with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Pablo Bono (185-1998) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Puerto Sagunto in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Huelva CD: J.Maria Morales 14+15reb+4ast, F.Cardenas 14+5reb+1ast, V.Perez 9+1reb, C.Juan Manuel 8+7reb, C.Segui 5+2ast, V.Nickerson 4+2reb+2ast Puerto Sagunto: C.Sales 17+6reb+5ast, C.Jesus 8+4reb, P.Bono 7+10reb, M.Tortarolo 7+4reb, M.Andreu 3+3reb+3ast, V.Soriano 2+5reb Huelva Com. - Lliria 75-77 Lliria forced 22 Huelva Com. turnovers. Point guard Victor Perez (180-1990) nailed 12 points and 6 assists for the winning side and Marco Montilla accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Canadian-Ghanian point guard Godwin Boahen (180-1997, college: UIC, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Ivorian-American center Aziz Fadika (201-1997, college: Quincy) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Huelva Com. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Lliria: M.Marco 13+7reb, V.Perez 12+3reb+6ast, V.Faubel 11+3reb+2ast, P.Garcia 8+2reb, C.Cerdan 8+2reb+2ast, X.Rodenas 7+1reb+1ast Huelva Com.: G.Boahen 19+8reb+6ast, A.Artiles 17, A.Fadika 13+9reb, C.Gaines 7+7reb, C.Nikolas 5+1reb, E.Koyanouba 5+4reb Mataro UE - Chantada 67-53 Mataro UE outrebounded Chantada 54-40 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and naturalized Gambian forward Omaru Toure (199-1994) chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds. Mataro UE's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Carlos Noguerol (186-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Daniel Stefanuto (197-1999, agency: Helping Ballers) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: Mataro UE: J.Juanola 22+6reb+1ast, O.Toure 10+12reb+1ast, I.Arino 9+5reb+3ast, A.Vinallonga 8+2reb+2ast, P.Canovas 7+6reb+1ast, S.Esteves-Garcia 5+9reb Chantada: C.Noguerol 17+6reb+2ast, S.Daniel 13+7reb+1ast, A.Diaz 7+6reb, R.Hugo 5+3reb, A.Senghor 5+5reb, A.Gomez 3+2reb LBC Cocinas - El Pinar 93-67 LBC Cocinas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Alex Calvo (180-1991) nailed 15 points and 6 assists for the winning side and point guard Brais Gago (180-1996) accounted for 16 points and 6 assists. Five LBC Cocinas players scored in double figures. Forward Pablo Ibanez (198-1993) came up with 25 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Brazilian guard Carlinhos Cobos (193-1988) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for El Pinar 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. Top scorers: LBC Cocinas: J.Lacunza 17+3reb+1ast, B.Gago 16+6ast, A.Calvo 15+4reb+6ast, D.Garcia 11+5reb+1ast, R.Ismael 11+1reb+1ast, O.Lawrence 10+5reb+2ast El Pinar: P.Ibanez 25+5reb+2ast, C.Cobos 9+8reb+7ast, A.Martin de Soto 9+8reb+3ast, M.Luis Miguel 7+7reb+1ast, D.Ferrer 6+2reb, M.Juan Javier 4+2reb Socuellamos - Tarragona 77-84 Senegalese forward Ousmane Ndour (205-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Francisco Moreno accounted for 22 points and 6 rebounds. Polish point guard Karol Kutta (182-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and Chadian center Placide Nakidjim (205-1994) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Socuellamos in the defeat. Four Socuellamos players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Tarragona: M.Francisco 22+6reb+1ast, N.Ousmane 20+12reb+1ast, A.Duch 11+4reb+5ast, D.Fernandez 9+3reb+8ast, D.Tugores 8+1reb, B.Marc 5+2reb+1ast Socuellamos: P.Nakidjim 17+9reb+2ast, J.Paul Mejia 12+3reb, J.Bergada 11+3reb+4ast, K.Kutta 10+8reb+10ast, G.Rodriguez 9+4reb+4ast, S.Amarilson 5+3reb Llucmajor - Marin 83-43 Llucmajor outrebounded Marin 48-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Antoni Vicens (204-1990) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and American-British center Kaj-Bjorn Sherman (213-1992, college: UTSA, agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 14 points. Dutch forward Kevin van Wijk (203-1989, college: Valpo) came up with 10 points and 5 rebounds and Alvaro Filgueira (195-1997) added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Marin 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. Top scorers: Llucmajor: A.Vicens 16+10reb+2ast, K.Sherman 14+4reb, G.Serra 12+4reb+1ast, P.Olivier 9+5reb+4ast, A.Adrover 7+3reb+6ast, J.Valles 7+3reb Marin: K.van Wijk 10+5reb+1ast, D.Hogan 9+4reb, J.Dominguez 8+4reb+3ast, A.Filgueira 6+7reb+3ast, C.Pablo 3+2reb, J.Castro 3+3reb Alcobendas - Gandia 94-71 Alcobendas made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Alcobendas had a 32-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Eduardo Martinez (193-1996) nailed 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and point guard Oscar Herrero (182-1987) accounted for 11 points and 8 assists. Four Alcobendas players scored in double figures. Forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and guard Alejandro Requena (189-2001) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for Gandia 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. Top scorers: Alcobendas: E.Martinez 17+2reb+3ast, A.de la Torre 12+1reb, J.Tejera 11+7reb+1ast, O.Herrero 11+2reb+8ast, G.Jaime 8+3reb, A.Marin 7+1reb+3ast Gandia: T.Alejandro 16+11reb+1ast, R.Alejandro 16+1reb+4ast, J.Soler 9+2reb, A.Vera 6+4reb, J.Merencio 6+1reb+4ast, R.Marc 5+1ast |
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| SEA Games 2023: Thailand rout Laos dominating each quarter - by Eurobasket News |
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Laos - Thailand 42:156 Thailand overcame Laos 156-47 at the SEA Games 2023. They opened the game with a 53-7 surge and never looked behind after. Moreover, they scored 41 points in the last quarter to seal an easy win. Morgan Jakongmee top-scored for the winners 26 points and Nakorn Jaisanuk (188-SF-1991) added 21. Phouthong Labouaphieng (180-F-1996) replied with 11 points in a loss. |
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| Vitto Brown gets MVP of the Week award for Turkish BSL (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old forward had the game-high 29 points adding nine rebounds and four assists for Pinar Karsiyaka in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Bahcesehir (#9, 12-16) 86-82. 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 20-8 record. In the team's last game Brown had a remarkable 60.0% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He turned to be Pinar Karsiyaka's top player in his first season with the team. Vitto Brown averages this season 12.7ppg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young British center Gabriel Olaseni (211-C-1991) of Darussafaka. Olaseni impressed basketball fans with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Darussafaka was edged by slightly lower-ranked Tofas (#7, 13-15) 94-93. Darussafaka managed to keep the same 6th spot in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 14-14 record is not bad and everything may still change. Olaseni is well-known by Darussafaka fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Bosnia and Herzegovina John Roberson (180-G-1988) of Manisa (#13). Roberson got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. He was a key player of Manisa, leading his team to a 87-74 easy win against the higher-ranked Buyukcekmece (#10, 12-16). Roberson has a very solid season. In 24 games in Turkey he scored 16.3ppg. He also has 3.4apg, FGP: 51.1% and 3PT: 43.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Tony Taylor (184-PG-1990) of Turk Telekom - 28 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Rob Gray (186-G-1994) of Tofas - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Allerik Freeman (190-SG-1994) of Besiktas - 31 points and 5 rebounds 7. Aaron White (206-F-1992) of Darussafaka - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Dogus Ozdemiroglu (191-PG-1996) of Darussafaka - 15 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists 9. Dylan Ennis (188-G-1991) of Galatasaray - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Daron Russell (180-PG-1998) of Galatasaray - 29 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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| Joseph Chuma gets MVP of the Week award for Ugandan NBL (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Experienced Joseph Chuma (F-1991) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's second-best KIU Titans and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 11. The 31-year old forward had a double-double of 16 points and twelve rebounds, while his team beat KCCA P. (#6, 3-5) 84-71. KIU Titans maintains the 2nd position in Ugandan NBL. They are still close to the very top. KIU Titans would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 8-1 record. In the team's last game Chuma had a remarkable 72.7% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at KIU Titans, through which he has constantly improved. Joseph Chuma averages this season 5.8ppg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young center Peter Sifuma (C-1996) of UCU Canons. Sifuma impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 16 points and 18 rebounds. It was enough for UCU Canons to edge the lower-ranked Kampala R. (#12, 2-6) by 5 points 74-69. UCU Canons' 3rd position in the standings has not changed. His team's 6-3 record is not bad at all. Sifuma is one of the most experienced players at UCU Canons and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Emmanuel Ateng (SF) of KCCA P. (#6). Ateng scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds. Despite Ateng's great performance KCCA P. lost 71-84 to the higher-ranked KIU Titans (#2, 8-1). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of KCCA P. not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 5 games, recording just three victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Ateng could try to bring KCCA P.'s a little bit higher in the standings. Ateng has a very solid season. In 8 games in Uganda he scored 6.3ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Gideon Kasasa (G-1998) of Kampala R. - 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 5. David Kalala (F) of JKL Dolphins - 11 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Emmanuel Okot) of Rezlife S. - 12 points and 3 rebounds 7. Okumu Emmanuel (F-1997) of Kampala R. - 20 points and 12 rebounds 8. Micheal Otieno (193-G-1993) of Rezlife S. - 11 points and 12 rebounds 9. Rogers Dauna (196-F-2000) of UCU Canons - 10 points and 3 rebounds 10. Ibanda Lwabaga (G-1998) of UCU Canons - 13 points, 8 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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| SPB 2023 - Guaros sign Marvelle Harris, ex Fukuoka R. - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He represented USA at the CBI Championship Finalist nine years ago. Harris is quite experienced player. He has played in seven different countries on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and of course North America). Harris has played previously professionally also in Australia (Illawarra Hawks), Belgium (Limburg United), Denmark (Bakken), Lebanon (Beirut Club, Moutahed and Louaize), Egypt (Al Ittihad) and United Arab Emirates (Al Sharjah). He was voted to MWC All-Defensive Team back in 2015 and 2016. Harris graduated from Fresno State in 2016 and it is his seventh season as a professional player. |
| SPB 2023 - Marinos sign Danny Agbelese - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Agbelese has played in six different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in France, Greece (Peristeri, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou, Promitheas and Holargos), Iran (Esteghlal), Italy, Uruguay (Union Atletica Montevideo and Wanderers) and Spain (Ourense, Real Betis, Guadalajara and Gipuzkoa). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Defensive Player of the Year back in 2015. Agbelese graduated from Hampton University in 2012 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for Collin County College for 2 years. |
| Yeison Colome gets MVP of the Week award for Venezuelan SPB - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old shooting guard had a double-double of 36 points and ten rebounds, while his team edged out Panteras (#6, 11-11) 86-85. Marinos maintains the 8th position in their group in Venezuelan SPB. 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. Marinos have already lost 14 games and recorded just six victories. In the team's last game Colome had a remarkable 60.0% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Marinos, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Colome has impressive league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 27.9ppg. Colome is in league's top in and averages solid 61.3% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young international point guard Garly Sojo (196-PG-1999, agency: Pro Sports) of Broncos. Sojo impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Broncos lost that game 89-101 to slightly higher-ranked Trotamundos (#2, 17-5). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in Western Conference. Broncos still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 16-7 record is not bad at all. Sojo is one of the most experienced players at Broncos and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Tanksley Efianayi (198-G/F-1994) of Guaiqueries (#4). Efianayi scored 27 points and grabbed five rebounds. He was a key player of Guaiqueries, leading his team to a 76-66 win against the lower-ranked Diablos (#9, 4-17). Guaiqueries needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in Eastern Conference. Their record at this point is 13 victories and 9 lost games. Efianayi has a very solid season. In 23 games in Venezuela he scored 15.4ppg. He also has 4.4rpg and FGP: 53.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Heissler Guillent (186-PG-1986) of Guaros - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists 5. Donta Smith (201-SF-1983) of Trotamundos - 21 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Avry Holmes (185-G-1994) of Panteras - 27 points and 7 assists 7. Prince Ibeh (208-C-1994) of Guaros - 17 points and 11 rebounds 8. Luis Bethelmy (200-F-1986) of Cocodrilos - 15 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Rigoberto Mendoza (190-SG-1992) of Piratas - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Branden Dawson (200-F-1993) of Spartans - 18 points, 12 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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| SPB Round 30 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game in Puerto Ordaz was quite interesting. Fourth ranked Guaiqueries (13-9) played at the court of 7th ranked Gigantes (8-12). Guaiqueries defeated Gigantes 71-59 on Friday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gigantes. It was a good game for American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 8 rebounds. The former international Gendry Correa (190-1996) contributed with 15 points for the winners. The former international forward Axiers Sucre (199-1978) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for Gigantes. Gigantes' coach Fabricio Salas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaiqueries maintains fourth position with 13-9 record. Gigantes at the other side keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. Guaiqueries will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gigantes will play again at home against Guaiqueries (#4) and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Important game to mention about took place in Maturin. Tenth ranked Cangrejeros (3-18) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 9th ranked Diablos (4-17) 79-76 on Friday evening. Dominican forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Morris Sierralta chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Dominican point guard Raimer Santana (183-1997) with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cangrejeros maintains tenth position with 3-18 record. Diablos lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 17 games lost. Cangrejeros will play against higher ranked Marinos (#8) in Puerto La Cruz in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Diablos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Spartans. The game between 9th ranked Taurinos (5-16) and second ranked Trotamundos (17-5) in La Asuncion on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from La Asuncion outscored Taurinos 107-70. Tulio Cobos notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Trotamundos' coach Guillermo Narvarte felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds by Jhonder Gomez did not help to save the game for Taurinos. Trotamundos have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 17-5 record behind leader Gladiadores. Taurinos lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 16 games lost. Trotamundos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Taurinos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in La Asuncion to the arena Trotamundos. In the last two games of round 30 Toros were smashed by Broncos on the road 102-82. Brillantes won against Centauros on its own court 87-76. The most impressive performance of 30th round was 12 points and 13 rebounds by Jhonatan Araujo of Centauros.
Broncos - Toros 102-82 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Broncos (16-7) crushed 10th ranked Toros (3-19) in Caracas 102-82 on Friday. Broncos forced 22 Toros turnovers and outrebounded them 39-26 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American point guard Tyreke Evans (198-1989, college: Memphis) notched 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) supported him with 17 points and 7 assists. Even 26 points and 7 assists by Uruguayan Gaston Semiglia (186-1991) did not help to save the game for Toros. Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000, agency: Pro Sports) added 28 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Broncos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-7 record having just two points less than leader Gladiadores. Loser Toros keep the tenth place with 19 games lost. Broncos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toros will play against Llaneros (#8) in Caracas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Broncos: T.Evans 27+5reb+4ast, J.Williams 17+2reb+7ast, L.Duarte 15+6reb+2ast, H.Sims 10+5reb+2ast, S.Taylor Jr. 9+4reb, R.James 9+5reb+3ast Toros: B.Pedro 28+4reb+2ast, G.Semiglia 26+3reb+7ast, B.Guidi 10+6reb+3ast, J.Vargas 9+5reb+6ast, I.Jr Ludwing 4+4reb, V.Jose 3+1reb+2ast Cangrejeros - Diablos 79-76 Important game to mention about took place in Maturin. Tenth ranked Cangrejeros (3-18) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 9th ranked Diablos (4-17) 79-76 on Friday evening. Cangrejeros shot 60.8 percent from the field. Dominican forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Morris Sierralta (190-1987) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Dominican point guard Raimer Santana (183-1997) with 27 points and 7 rebounds and Argentinian Salvador Giletto (195-1993) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cangrejeros maintains tenth position with 3-18 record. Diablos lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 17 games lost. Cangrejeros will play against higher ranked Marinos (#8) in Puerto La Cruz in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Diablos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Spartans. Top scorers: Cangrejeros: R.Polanco 23+6reb+3ast, M.Sierralta 20+5reb+1ast, L.Julio 10+4reb+3ast, D.Mondy 10+1reb+2ast, A.Ellis 6+5reb+5ast, I.Nunez 3+6reb Diablos: R.Santana 27+7reb+2ast, S.Giletto 13+5reb+3ast, J.Manaure 9+5reb+2ast, G.Edry 9+3reb+4ast, B.Matos 5+2reb, J.Diaz 5+3reb+2ast Gigantes - Guaiqueries 59-71 The game in Puerto Ordaz was quite interesting. Fourth ranked Guaiqueries (13-9) played at the court of 7th ranked Gigantes (8-12). Guaiqueries defeated Gigantes 71-59 on Friday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gigantes. It was a good game for American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 8 rebounds. The former international Gendry Correa (190-1996) contributed with 15 points for the winners. The former international forward Axiers Sucre (199-1978) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) added 15 points in the effort for Gigantes. Gigantes' coach Fabricio Salas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaiqueries maintains fourth position with 13-9 record. Gigantes at the other side keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. Guaiqueries will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gigantes will play again at home against Guaiqueries (#4) and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Guaiqueries: T.McLean 20+8reb+3ast, G.Correa 15+1reb+2ast, E.Bernal 8+4reb+4ast, A.Caffaro 7+7reb+3ast, T.Efianayi 6+4reb+2ast, L.Guerra 5+3ast Gigantes: A.Sucre 16+12reb+3ast, D.Brooks 15+3reb+3ast, E.Rios 8+7reb+3ast, J.Bracho 7+1reb, O.Caraballo 6+10reb, J.Elder 4+2reb+1ast Taurinos - Trotamundos 70-107 The game between 9th ranked Taurinos (5-16) and second ranked Trotamundos (17-5) in La Asuncion on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from La Asuncion outscored Taurinos 107-70. Trotamundos dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Taurinos' 34. They outrebounded Taurinos 54-38 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Trotamundos looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Taurinos' players. The former international forward Tulio Cobos (197-1986, college: Northeastern St.) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Elvis Baez (191-1989) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Trotamundos players scored in double figures. Trotamundos' coach Guillermo Narvarte felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds by forward Jhonder Gomez (196-2002) did not help to save the game for Taurinos. American-Puerto Rican Wil Martinez (188-1992, college: Fairmont St.) added 19 points. Trotamundos have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 17-5 record behind leader Gladiadores. Taurinos lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 16 games lost. Trotamundos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Taurinos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in La Asuncion to the arena Trotamundos. Top scorers: Trotamundos: T.Cobos 21+10reb, E.Baez 17+6reb+3ast, E.Martinez 14+4reb+2ast, S.Ferreyra 14+3reb+3ast, D.Davis 13+4reb+6ast, M.Little 7+7reb+4ast Taurinos: W.Martinez 19+3reb+1ast, G.Jhonder 17+12reb+3ast, S.Quiroz 12+6reb+2ast, Q.Jorge 9+8reb+1ast, A.Espinoza 6+5reb+1ast, G.Angel 5+2reb Brillantes - Centauros 87-76 Rather expected game when 6th ranked Centauros (10-12) lost to fourth ranked Brillantes (13-7) in Caracas 76-87 on Friday. Brillantes outrebounded Centauros 47-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. Brillantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Glen Rice Jr (198-1991, college: Georgia Tech) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international swingman Cesar Silva (190-1981) supported him with 15 points. Even a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds by Spanish-Dominican power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) did not help to save the game for Centauros. Swingman Melvin Zambrano (193-1995) added 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Brillantes moved-up to third place, which they share with Piratas. Loser Centauros keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Brillantes will again meet at home Centauros (#6) in the next round. Centauros will have a break next round. Top scorers: Brillantes: C.Silva 15+2reb+3ast, R.Glenn 13+6reb+1ast, G.Rice Jr. 12+16reb+5ast, C.Cedeno 12+1ast, J.Smith 11+2reb+4ast, M.Marriaga 8+4reb+1ast Centauros: M.Zambrano 18+4reb+3ast, J.Martinez 18+1reb+2ast, J.Araujo 12+13reb+2ast, H.Diaz 10+1reb, L.Germany 5+1reb, E.Gimenez 4+1reb |
| SPB Round 29: Marinos edge Panteras by one point - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in SPB is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 6 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 29 in the SPB took place in Puerto La Cruz. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Panteras (11-11) to eighth ranked Marinos (6-14) 86-85 on Thursday evening. Marinos made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Marinos outrebounded Panteras 47-26 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Dominican Yeison Colome (190-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) chipped in 19 points. Marinos' coach Nelson Solorzano used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The former international swingman Pedro Chourio (186-1990, agency: Pro Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Marinos maintains eighth place with 6-14 record. Panteras at the other side keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Important game to mention about took place in Margarita. Fifth ranked Heroes (11-12) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Centauros (10-12) 65-62 in the game for the fifth place. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Richard Bautista contributed with 9 points and 6 assists for the winners. Spanish-Dominican power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) answered with 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks for Centauros. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Heroes maintains fifth place with 11-12 record. Centauros at the other side keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Heroes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Centauros will play on the road against Brillantes (#4) in Caracas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Piratas (13-7) against fifth ranked Spartans (12-10) on Thursday night. Visiting Piratas were defeated by Spartans in Caracas 89-76. Branden Dawson stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Rigoberto Mendoza responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans maintains fifth place with 12-10 record. Loser Piratas keep the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Brillantes. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Other games of round 29 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Trotamundos defeated Broncos in La Asuncion 101-89. Cocodrilos beat Piratas at home 81-75. Diablos lost to Guaiqueries on the opponent's court 66-76. Guaros managed to outperform Heroes in a home game 81-71. Llaneros rolled over Taurinos on the road 96-68. The best stats of 29th round was 14 points and 12 rebounds by Carlos Rodriguez of Llaneros.
Broncos - Trotamundos 89-101 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed Broncos' (16-7) home loss to second ranked Trotamundos (17-5) 89-101 on Wednesday. Trotamundos looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Naturalized American Donta Smith (201-1983, college: SE Illinois JC) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and American swingman Mario Little (198-1987, college: Kansas) chipped in 19 points and 7 assists. The former international point guard Garly Sojo (196-1999, agency: Pro Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American Erik McCree (202-1993, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 20 points and 5 assists. Five Trotamundos and four Broncos players scored in double figures. Broncos' coach Nestor Garcia rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Trotamundos have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 17-5 record behind leader Gladiadores. Loser Broncos keep the third position with seven games lost. Trotamundos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in La Asuncion to the arena Taurinos. Top scorers: Broncos: S.Garly 27+11reb+4ast, E.McCree 20+4reb+5ast, T.Evans 11+3reb, J.Williams 10+7reb+4ast, R.James 9+2reb+2ast, L.Duarte 5+6reb+1ast Trotamundos: D.Smith 21+11reb+3ast, M.Little 19+1reb+7ast, D.Davis 17+5reb, E.Martinez 13+10reb+2ast, T.Cobos 10+5reb+1ast, E.Baez 10+2reb+9ast Centauros - Heroes 62-65 Important game to mention about took place in Margarita. Fifth ranked Heroes (11-12) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Centauros (10-12) 65-62 in the game for the fifth place. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Dominican point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) contributed with 9 points and 6 assists for the winners. Spanish-Dominican power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) answered with 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks and American point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington, agency: Octagon Europe) added 14 points and 7 assists in the effort for Centauros. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Heroes maintains fifth place with 11-12 record. Centauros at the other side keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Heroes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Centauros will play on the road against Brillantes (#4) in Caracas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Centauros: Q.Green 14+2reb+7ast, M.Zambrano 10+4reb, D.Rondon 9+3reb+2ast, E.Gimenez 9+3reb, J.Araujo 8+12reb+3ast, J.Martinez 5+1reb Heroes: K.Davenport 10+4reb, K.Bigby-Williams 10+10reb+3ast, B.Richard 9+3reb+6ast, L.Almanza 9+2reb+2ast, G.Curvelo 7, K.Caraballo 6+8reb+1ast Cocodrilos - Piratas 81-75 The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Cocodrilos' (16-6) home victory over 3rd placed Piratas (13-7) 81-75 on Wednesday. The former international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-1986) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds. Four Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Piratas' coach Melvyn Lopez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cocodrilos have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 16-6 record having just three points less than leader Gladiadores. Loser Piratas keep the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Brillantes. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Piratas: J.Suero 19+8reb+4ast, R.Mendoza 18+10reb+5ast, J.Vargas 10+7reb, Q.Davis 9+2reb+2ast, M.Flores 9+5reb+1ast, A.Morillo 6 Cocodrilos: L.Montero 19+10reb+3ast, L.Bethelmy 15+14reb+7ast, E.Clark 14+2ast, E.Hernandez 12+1reb+1ast, E.Mijares 12+2reb+3ast, C.Anyelo 7+8reb+1ast Guaiqueries - Diablos 76-66 Very expected game in Porlamar where 9th ranked Diablos (4-17) were defeated by fourth ranked Guaiqueries (13-9) 76-66 on Wednesday. Guaiqueries outrebounded Diablos 40-24 including 29 on the defensive glass. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) stepped up and scored 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Jose Manaure (193-1987) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Dominican point guard Raimer Santana (183-1997) scored 14 points. Guaiqueries maintains fourth place with 13-9 record. Diablos lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 17 games lost. Guaiqueries will meet Gigantes (#7) in the next round. Diablos will play against Cangrejeros in Maturin and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Diablos: R.Santana 14+3reb+1ast, J.Manaure 12+6reb+1ast, S.Giletto 8+2reb, B.Matos 7+2reb+1ast, A.Acosta 7+2reb+1ast, J.Diaz 6+2reb Guaiqueries: T.Efianayi 27+5reb+3ast, L.Valera 12+7reb+3ast, T.McLean 12+9reb+2ast, E.Bernal 8+7reb+1ast, G.Correa 7+5reb+2ast, J.Sojo 5+1reb+1ast Spartans - Piratas 89-76 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Piratas (13-7) against fifth ranked Spartans (12-10) on Thursday night. Visiting Piratas were defeated by Spartans in Caracas 89-76. Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Branden Dawson (200-1993, college: Michigan St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import Craig Sword (190-1994, college: MSU) chipped in 23 points. Four Spartans players scored in double figures. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans maintains fifth place with 12-10 record. Loser Piratas keep the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Brillantes. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Piratas: R.Mendoza 21+6reb+2ast, J.Suero 17+8reb+3ast, M.Milosevic 12+7reb+1ast, M.Dicent 7+3ast, Q.Davis 6+3reb+1ast, D.Ramirez 5+1reb+2ast Spartans: C.Sword 23+4reb+3ast, B.Dawson 18+12reb+4ast, N.Palacios 13+4reb+7ast, E.Montano 11+6reb, W.Davis II 7+4reb+3ast, Y.Sifontes 5+6reb+5ast Guaros - Heroes 81-71 Rather predictable result in Barquisimeto where first ranked Guaros (18-5) beat 5th ranked Heroes (11-12) 81-71 on Thursday. Guaros dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Heroes' 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and American-Rwandan center Prince Ibeh (208-1994, college: Texas) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Guaros players scored in double figures. Argentinian guard Sebastian Mignani (185-1990) responded with 12 points and 6 assists and American forward Kyvon Davenport (203-1997, college: Memphis, agency: AG Sports Solutions) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaros have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-5 record. Loser Heroes keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Heroes: K.Davenport 12+7reb, K.Caraballo 12+3ast, S.Mignani 12+4reb+6ast, G.Curvelo 9+3reb+5ast, L.Almanza 8+1reb, A.Demir 4+7reb Guaros: H.Guillent 24+4reb+10ast, P.Ibeh 17+11reb+1ast, J.Tello-Palacios 12+7reb, Y.Valera 11+3reb+1ast, J.Vargas 7+7reb+8ast, J.Love 6+2reb+5ast Marinos - Panteras 86-85 The most exciting game of round 29 in the SPB took place in Puerto La Cruz. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Panteras (11-11) to eighth ranked Marinos (6-14) 86-85 on Thursday evening. Marinos made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Marinos outrebounded Panteras 47-26 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Dominican Yeison Colome (190-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) chipped in 19 points. Marinos' coach Nelson Solorzano used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The former international swingman Pedro Chourio (186-1990, agency: Pro Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) added 27 points and 7 assists respectively for the guests. Marinos maintains eighth place with 6-14 record. Panteras at the other side keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Panteras: A.Holmes 27+1reb+7ast, P.Chourio 21+11reb+5ast, E.Minnie 18+1reb, J.Saiz 8+5reb, M.Escobar 5+2reb, V.Mantzaris 3+2reb+7ast Marinos: C.Yeison 36+10reb+1ast, A.De Leon 19+4reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 10+2reb+1ast, R.Delph 7+12reb, E.Cappare 6+8reb, L.Lugo 6+4reb Taurinos - Llaneros 68-96 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Taurinos' (5-16) home loss to eighth ranked Llaneros (8-14) 68-96 on Thursday. Llaneros outrebounded Taurinos 55-31 including a 41-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Taurinos' players. Dominican point guard Yerri Flores (188-1996, college: High School) stepped up and scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and forward Cristian Centeno (195-1996) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Llaneros' coach Oscar Silva felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Jean Payen (193-2003) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Juan Henriquez (-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Llaneros maintains eighth place with 8-14 record. Taurinos lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 16 games lost. Llaneros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Taurinos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from La Asuncion Trotamundos. Top scorers: Taurinos: W.Martinez 20+2reb+2ast, P.Jean 20+7reb+5ast, H.Juan 12+10reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 12+6reb, C.Angel 4+3reb+2ast, G.Angel 0+3reb+1ast Llaneros: Y.Flores 19+8reb+9ast, C.Centeno 18+8reb+1ast, L.Thomas 15+7reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 14+12reb, P.Orizu 11+5reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 8+5reb+11ast |
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| VTB UNITED LEAGUE |
| Round 3 of Finals. Unics grab 2-1 lead - by Eurobasket News |
FINALLokomotiv - UNICS 81-82UNICS looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was North Macedonian point guard Nenad Dimitrijevic (190-1998) who scored 13 points and 6 assists. American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jaylen Barford (191-1996, college: Arkansas) who recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Chris Horton (202-1994, college: Austin Peay, agency: Octagon Europe) added 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lokomotiv's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Lokomotiv: J.Barford 20+6reb+4ast, C.Horton 17+6reb+3ast, V.Emchenko 10+1reb+3ast, A.Shcherbenev 10+3reb+5ast, A.Kvitkovskikh 9+5reb, D.Akoon-Purcell 7+1reb+2ast UNICS: D.Macon 14+2reb+4ast, N.Dimitrijevic 13+4reb+6ast, V.Zaitcev 12+2reb+2ast, J.Reynolds 11+6reb+2ast, L.Labeyrie 10+7reb, M.Knight 9+8reb+5ast 3-4 PlaceZenit - CSKA 60-71CSKA outrebounded Zenit 40-21 including 27 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for Serbian center Nikola Milutinov (213-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Casper Ware (178-1990, college: LBSU) contributed with 7 points and 10 assists for the winners. American guard Trent Frazier (188-1998, college: Illinois) answered with 14 points and 4 assists and guard Vitaly Fridzon (194-1985) added 11 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) in the effort for Zenit. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Zenit: T.Frazier 14+1reb+4ast, V.Fridzon 11+2reb+1ast, A.Moerman 9+2reb+1ast, I.Volkhin 8+3reb, C.Homesley 6+4reb, S.Toropov 5+2reb CSKA: N.Milutinov 15+6reb, D.Moore 15+3reb, D.Davidovac 9+5reb, A.Astapkovich 8+4reb+2ast, L.Jean-Charles 8+2reb+1ast, C.Ware 7+3reb+10ast |
| Sokol Hradec Kralove win U17 Championship - by Eurobasket News |
| Sokol Hradec Kralove have won U17 Championship in Czech Republic. In the Final game they edged HB Basket Praha 63-42. Sandra Horakova stepped up with 15 points and Ema Kamenikova netted 11. Julie Bezdickova followed them with 10 points in a win. Klara Sluneckova replied with 12 points in the losing effort. |
| EGYPT |
| Al Ahli leads Al Gezira 2-0 in Egyptian Superleague 2022-2023 Finals - by Abdul Hamid Addasi |
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Al Ahli led Al Gezira 2-0 in Egyptian Superleague for Women 2022-2023 Finals after winning after winning Game 2 74-72 in the match that took place on Friday 125 The Finals Series are being played on best of 5 format Al Ahli needs only one victory ti win the title Game 3 will be played on Sunday Best scorer in the match was Radwa Salem (Captain) of Al Gezira with 27 points She added 11 rebounds and 3 steals to be named MVP of Game 2 with efficiency of 26 Her colleague Fatma Hany added 20 points with efficiency of 14 On the other hand best scorers in Al Ahli were Raneem El Gedawy with 18 points with efficiency of 21 Nadine Selaawi with 14 points with efficiency of 10 Soraya Mohammed with 12 points with efficiency of 11 |
| FIBA AMERICUP |
| FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2023 groups defined - by Eurobasket News |
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The draw for the FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2023 tournament has been set, as the most prestigious competition for senior women's basketball in the Americas will take place from July 1st to July 9th with games to be played at the legendary Domo de la Feria in Leon, Mexico. Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the host nation Mexico are the four teams who qualified through the Centrobasket Women's Championships. The top four teams who qualified from the South American Women's Championship are Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. Canada and USA will complete the 10 teams and be part of the field for this event. 'Mexico is home for FIBA, we've taken 8 of 10 events to Mexico in the last two years. From a playing field standpoint, this is as good as it gets,' said Carlos Alves, executive director of FIBA in the Americas. 'We were able to really take women's basketball in the Americas to a different level, last year we had in the World Cup Puerto Rico, USA and Canada who were all top eight in the World Cup, and USA and Canada in the semi-finals tremendous platform, amazing athletes, and as I said before it doesn't get any better than this for us in the Americas, elite competition.' The teams were drawn out of five pots, with Pot 1 consisting of USA and Canada, Pot 2 containing Brazil and Puerto Rico, Pot 3 made up of Argentina and Colombia, Pot 4 containing Dominican Republic and Cuba, and finally Pot 4 holding Mexico and Venezuela. Picking the names to appear in two groups, they were also drawn their position in each group from two pots with five spots ranging from 1-5 labelled for Groups A and B. Hosted Tony Duffy and co-hosted by Moises Linares, the draw opened with remarks from FIBA regional office president Carol Callan as the tournament returns to Mexico after a 10-year absence. This is the second time Mexico will be hosting this elite event, the first was in Xalapa, Veracruz in 2013. 'One of FIBA's strategic pillars is women in basketball, and the AmeriCup is the perfect arena to show the growth of women as athletes, coaches, administrators and referees,' said Callan. 'We look forward to the games which highlight that talent within the Americas.' Brazilian women's basketball legend Juneth Arcain and USA women's basketball icon Swin Cash (185-SF-1979, college: UConn) joined the hosts as special guests to speak on the growth of women's basketball as the AmeriCup grows, and the opportunities that the sport has provided them. 'My first love was basketball, and to not only represent my country but also my family meant everything, and to also play alongside and against some of the GOATs, you think about the women who paved the way for you, I'm so humbled to be here and to have an opportunity and that's because of playing basketball,' said Cash. Out of Pot 1 USA landed in the fourth position in Group A, and Canada landed in the first position in Group B. Pot 2's Brazil landed in Group A in second, and Puerto Rico landed in Group B's second position. Argentina was seeded first in Group A from Pot 3, and Colombia was selected for the fifth spot in Group B. From Pot 4, Cuba landed in Group A's fifth spot, and Dominican Republic landed in Group B's third spot. Rounding out the pots, Venezuela was selected third in Group A, and Mexico was slotted fourth in Group B. The final groups, in order of position as selected at random, are Group A consisting of Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, USA and Cuba, and Group B consisting of Canada, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Colombia. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| LIGA SUDAMERICANA |
| Round 4: Dep.Berazategui lose to Bucaros - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Argentinian Dep.Berazategui (0-1) in Bucaramang on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by Colombian Bucaros (1-0) 71-69. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bucaros made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Power forward Wendy Coy (178-1998) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Bucaros' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Agustina Marin (170-2003) produced 23 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for lost side. Bucaros maintains first position with 1-0 record, which they share with Indeportes. Defending Argentinian champion Dep.Berazategui still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with UDJ. Bucaros is looking forward to face UDJ (#4) in Quininde in the next round. Dep.Berazategui will play at home against the league's second-placed Indeportes and hopes to get finally their first victory. Colombian Indeportes faced one of their biggest challengers Ecuadorian UDJ. Host Indeportes (1-0) defeated guests from Quininde (0-1) 66-49. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Yuliany Paz (195-2000) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 8 rebounds. Carolina Lopez contributed with 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Power forward Lucia Garrido (180-1992) replied with 18 points for UDJ. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Colombian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Bucaros. Defending Ecuadorian champion UDJ still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Dep.Berazategui. Indeportes will play against Dep.Berazategui (#3) in Buenos Aires in the next round, which may be the game of the day. UDJ will play at home against the league's leader Bucaros and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Bucaros - Dep.Berazategui 71-69 The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Argentinian Dep.Berazategui (0-1) in Bucaramang on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by Colombian Bucaros (1-0) 71-69. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bucaros made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Power forward Wendy Coy (178-1998) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four Bucaros players scored in double figures. Bucaros' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Agustina Marin (170-2003) produced 23 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) and center Mayra Leiva (185-1996) added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Bucaros maintains first position with 1-0 record, which they share with Indeportes. Defending Argentinian champion Dep.Berazategui still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with UDJ. Bucaros is looking forward to face UDJ (#4) in Quininde in the next round. Dep.Berazategui will play at home against the league's second-placed Indeportes and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Bucaros: A.Laura 18+1ast, C.Wendy 12+9reb, E.Murphy 11+5reb, K.James 10+8reb+3ast, D.Esperanza 9+9reb+3ast, Y.Arias 6+1reb+1ast Dep.Berazategui: M.Agustina 23+4reb+1ast, M.Leiva 13+9reb+5ast, O.Santana 12+6reb+2ast, M.Jourdheuil 9+6reb+2ast, I.Latorre 7+4reb+4ast, S.Wolf 3+3reb+1ast Indeportes - UDJ 66-49 Colombian Indeportes faced one of their biggest challengers Ecuadorian UDJ. Host Indeportes (1-0) defeated guests from Quininde (0-1) 66-49. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Indeportes forced 19 UDJ turnovers and outrebounded them 47-30 including 17 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Yuliany Paz (195-2000) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Carolina Lopez (188-1998) contributed with 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Power forward Lucia Garrido (180-1992) replied with 18 points and Marjorie Caicedo (180-1990) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for UDJ. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Colombian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Bucaros. Defending Ecuadorian champion UDJ still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Dep.Berazategui. Indeportes will play against Dep.Berazategui (#3) in Buenos Aires in the next round, which may be the game of the day. UDJ will play at home against the league's leader Bucaros and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Top scorers:Indeportes: Y.Paz 13+8reb+1ast, M.Vente 9+8reb+1ast, L.Carolina 7+9reb+4ast, M.Valentina 7+2reb+1ast, M.Daihana 6+6reb+4ast, T.Acosta 6 UDJ: G.Lucia 18+4reb+2ast, M.Caicedo 10+8reb+1ast, M.Mora 8+2reb, H.Guayaquil 5+1reb, P.Stephany 2, J.Parra 2+1reb+1ast |
| Best players of Liga SudAmericana round 4 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Yuliany Paz (195-F-2000) had a great game in the last round for league's second-best Indeportes and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 4. The 22-year old forward had the game-high 13 points adding eight rebounds for Indeportes in her team's victory, helping them to crush, the league's bottom-ranked team UDJ (#4, 0-1) with 17-point margin 66-49. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Indeportes is placed at 2nd position in Liga SudAmericana. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Indeportes won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. It's Paz's second year at Indeportes and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Paz has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (8th best: 13.0ppg) and averages solid 2.0bpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young point guard Agustina Marin (170-PG-2003) of Dep.Berazategui. Marin impressed basketball fans with 23 points and 4 rebounds. Bad luck as Dep.Berazategui was edged by league's leader Bucaros (#1, 1-0) 71-69. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Dep.Berazategui still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. 1 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Marin is a newcomer at Dep.Berazategui 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 23.0ppg (#1). The third best performed player last round was Wendy Coy (178-F/C-1998) of top-ranked Bucaros. Coy scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds. She was a key player of Bucaros, leading her team to a 71-69 win against #3 ranked Dep.Berazategui. Bucaros has a very good start of the season. But there was just one game played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Coy also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for Coy as she played only first game. But it already looks like she can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. Mayra Leiva (185-C-1996) of Dep.Berazategui - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Marlyn Vente (185-C-1995) of Indeportes - 9 points and 8 rebounds 6. Laura Acosta (166-SF-1999) of Bucaros - 18 points 7. Ornella Santana (183-F/C-1990) of Dep.Berazategui - 12 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Marjorie Caicedo (180-PF-1990) of UDJ - 10 points and 8 rebounds 9. Kai James (196-C-1995) of Bucaros - 10 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Carolina Lopez (188-G-1998) of Indeportes - 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| MALAYSIA |
| SEA Games 2023: Malaysia narrowly overcame Vietnam - by Eurobasket News |
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Malaysia - Vietnam 76:72 Malaysia narrowly overcame Vietnam 76-72 at the SEA Games 2023. They opened the game with a 14-11 run and added a 17-16 rally in the second period. Both teams later scored 21 points each in the third quarter, whilst nailed another 24 both in the last stanza. Kalaimathi Rajintiran (185-C-1990) stepped up with 22 points and Yin Yin Chong (166-G-1993) netted 16. My Truong Thao (2001) answered with 18 points in the losing effort. |
| NCAA1 |
| Tamiah Robinson will continue her college career at Louisiana - by Eurobasket News |
| University Louisiana at Lafayette tabbed 5-9 swingman Tamiah Robinson for new season. Robinson moved there from Utah State University where she played only for one year. In 30 games she averaged 9.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 2.8apg and 1.4spg. (via @raoul_000) |
| Sierra McCullough transfers to Eastern Kentucky University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Eastern Kentucky University strengthened their roster with addition of 6-2 forward Sierra McCullough for season 2023-24. Opelika (AL) native played for the last two years at Tennessee State University. In 24 games she recorded 5.9ppg, 6.9rpg and 1.2spg last season. McCullough played also at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2019-2021. Her team ended regular season as a second best place in C-USA East Division in 2021. She graduated South Pointe High School (Rock Hill, SC) in 2019. |
| Lexie Tarul transfers to Marist - by Eurobasket News | |
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Marist College strengthened their roster with addition of guard Lexie Tarul (5'10'') for season 2023-24. Bronx (NY) native played for the last two years at Fordham University. But in two games she did not score anything. Tarul graduated St. John's Preparatory School (Queens, NY) in 2021. |
| NORTH MACEDONIA |
| Basket KAM win first two Final games - by Eurobasket News |
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Basket KAM have won first two Final games. They easily overcame Badel 71-38 in the opener and then added a 62-53 win last night. Badel led 27-26 and 38-36 during the game, however could not match the opponents in the last period. Sanja Adamovska (168-PG-1998) produced a triple-double of 10 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds. Game 3 is scheduled for May 13th. |
| SEA GAMES |
| SEA Games 2023: Malaysia narrowly overcame Vietnam - by Eurobasket News |
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Malaysia - Vietnam 76:72 Malaysia narrowly overcame Vietnam 76-72 at the SEA Games 2023. They opened the game with a 14-11 run and added a 17-16 rally in the second period. Both teams later scored 21 points each in the third quarter, whilst nailed another 24 both in the last stanza. Kalaimathi Rajintiran (185-C-1990) stepped up with 22 points and Yin Yin Chong (166-G-1993) netted 16. My Truong Thao (2001) answered with 18 points in the losing effort. |
| SPAIN |
| Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Player of the Year:  Aya Traore (188-F-1983) of Sant JosepGuard of the Year:  Iyana Martin (172-PG-2006) of Segle XXIForward of the Year: Aya Traore (188-F-1983) of Sant JosepCenter of the Year:  Mariana Muadi (187-C-1996) of AlmeriaImport Player of the Year:  Amy Griffin (183-G/F-1996) of PlasenciaDomestic Player of the Year: Iyana Martin (172-PG-2006) of Segle XXI
First Team Iyana Martin (172-PG-2006) of Segle XXI Amy Griffin (183-G/F-1996) of Plasencia Aya Traore (188-F-1983) of Sant Josep Marija Stojiljkovic (190-PF-1998) of Unicaja Mariana Muadi (187-C-1996) of Almeria
Second Team  Carolina Bernardeco (168-PG-1997) of Arxil Pilar Comellas (172-G-1995) of Lleida Tereza Sedlakova (180-F-1997) of CD Talent Cesarina Capellan (178-SF-2003) of Leon Mercy Wanyama (185-C-1992) of Cortegada
Honorable Mention Maira Horford (184-F-1995) of Barakaldo Clara Vieitas (198-C-2006) of Unicaja Silvia Marcelo (188-C/F-1993) of Viladecans Irene Viruel (2000) of Plasencia Michaela Stejskalova (186-F-1987) of CD Talent Aina Martin (178-F-2000) of Castello Nerea Liste (2003) of Arxil Judith Turrion (179-F-1996) of Sant Adria Marta Arbizu (187-C-1991) of Mataro Vanessa Gonzalez (184-F-1994) of GEIG Maria Gonzalez (175-PG-1998) of Logrono Eva Almasque of Cerdanyola Maryam Adepoju (178-F-1997) of Genero Paula Casadevall (1997) of Barna Ana Flores of Sevilla Eugenia Filgueira (1995) of Coruna Ana Fernandez (175-SG-1993) of Aridane Davinia Angel (2004) of Zaragoza Beatriz Royo (176-F-1991) of Aranguren |
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| TBB2L Stats Leaders - by Eurobasket Center |
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| TKBL Round 2 of Finals. Izmit draw things level - by Eurobasket News |
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Izmit - Antalya 97-62 Izmit made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Antalya turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American forward Asiah Jones (190-1998, college: Jacksonville) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Betul Pehlivan (178-1988) contributed with 11 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Izmit players scored in double figures. American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) replied with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and the former international forward Seda Tabakci (188-1985) added 8 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Antalya. 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: Izmit: A.Jones 15+9reb+2ast, S.Zeybek 13+2reb, D.Aygul 12+3reb+3ast, B.Pehlivan 11+4reb+5ast, E.Sahin 9+4reb+4ast, B.Akgun 9+1reb Antalya: M.Cowling 16+6reb+4ast, G.Sevgi 13+1reb, E.Kurtyemez 11+6reb, S.Tabakci 8+8reb+2ast, O.Karatas 6+3reb+1ast, B.Ceyda 3+2reb |
| UGANDA |
| NBL Round 12: Miracle is defeated by UCU Ladies in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#2) and Miracle (#6). Miracle was smashed at home by 32 points 47-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Miracle. UCU Ladies held Miracle to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.6 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Miracle 56-42 including a 40-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Millicent Otieno (-1995) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international Bridget Aber (-2001) who added 13 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Lillian Cherotich with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. UCU Ladies have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory UCU Ladies went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Magic Stormers. Miracle at the other side keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with KIU Rangers. Bottom-ranked A1 Challenge (0-8) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to second ranked JKL Dolphins (7-2) 82-30. The winners were led by the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Brenda Ekone supported her with 24 points. Even 9 points and 5 rebounds by forward Sharua Nakirya (-2000) did not help to save the game for A1 Challenge. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. JKL Dolphins maintains second position with 7-2 record behind leader JTL Jaguars. A1 Challenge at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. They share the position with Nkumba LM. The most impressive stats of the last round was 11 points and 13 rebounds by Shillah Lamunu of UCU Ladies.
A1 Challenge - JKL Dolphins 30-82 Bottom-ranked A1 Challenge (0-8) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to second ranked JKL Dolphins (7-2) 82-30. JKL Dolphins held A1 Challenge to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.6 percent accuracy of the winners. JKL Dolphins forced 43 A1 Challenge turnovers and outrebounded them 74-36 including a 41-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by the former international power forward Hope Akello (183-1997) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Brenda Ekone (152-1996) supported her with 24 points. Even 9 points and 5 rebounds by forward Sharua Nakirya (-2000) did not help to save the game for A1 Challenge. Guard Faith Apio added 5 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. JKL Dolphins maintains second position with 7-2 record behind leader JTL Jaguars. A1 Challenge at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. They share the position with Nkumba LM. Top scorers: A1 Challenge: N.Sharua 9+5reb+2ast, A.Faith 5+6reb+2ast, N.Mastullah 5+1reb+1ast, A.Janet 4+1reb, K.Cathy 3+7reb+2ast, N.Peggy 2+10reb+1ast JKL Dolphins: B.Ekone 24+4reb+2ast, H.Akello 19+10reb+2ast, T.Thelma 9+8reb, L.Becky 8+17reb+1ast, N.Evelyn 7+4reb+1ast, K.Agatha 4+5reb+2ast Miracle - UCU Ladies 47-79 The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Ladies (#2) and Miracle (#6). Miracle was smashed at home by 32 points 47-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Miracle. UCU Ladies held Miracle to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.6 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Miracle 56-42 including a 40-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Millicent Otieno (-1995) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international Bridget Aber (-2001) who added 13 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four UCU Ladies players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Lillian Cherotich with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and Susan Amito scored 3 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. UCU Ladies have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory UCU Ladies went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Magic Stormers. Miracle at the other side keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with KIU Rangers. Top scorers: Miracle: A.Brenda 16+1reb, C.Lillian 13+10reb+6ast, T.Eden 6+9reb+1ast, N.Pauline 4+2reb, S.Namukose 4+2reb, S.Amito 3+12reb+5ast UCU Ladies: H.Najjuko 22+3reb+1ast, O.Millicent 18+5reb+5ast, A.Bridget 13+12reb+1ast, L.Shillah 11+13reb+2ast, N.Tracy 8+10reb+5ast, A.Prosper 5+3reb+1ast |
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| SEA Games 2023: Malaysia narrowly overcame Vietnam - by Eurobasket News |
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Malaysia - Vietnam 76:72 Malaysia narrowly overcame Vietnam 76-72 at the SEA Games 2023. They opened the game with a 14-11 run and added a 17-16 rally in the second period. Both teams later scored 21 points each in the third quarter, whilst nailed another 24 both in the last stanza. Kalaimathi Rajintiran (185-C-1990) stepped up with 22 points and Yin Yin Chong (166-G-1993) netted 16. My Truong Thao (2001) answered with 18 points in the losing effort. |
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| Sun waives Morris - by Eurobasket News | |
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Connecticut Sun waived 23-year old guard Alexis Morris (5'6''-1999, college: LSU, agency: LBM Management). This summer she was drafted by Connecticut Sun (WNBA) in second round (22nd overall). Morris just graduated from Louisiana State University and it is her first season in pro basketball. She won NCAA championship title in 2023. Morris played also for Texas A&M University for one year. |
