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| ABA |
| Gwizzlies ABA title hopes rest on Dante Bailey shoulders - by Gianni Pascucci |
| Georgia Gwizzlies outlasted Columbus SkyHawks Sunday March 12 in SE Georgia Divisional Playoffs, 111-99 with a top performance from Dante Bailey (6'7''-SF-1994, college: Langston). Saturday March 18 the Gwizzlies will play the Atlanta Aliens for the team's first Divisional Championship ever. "Chicago players from my experience often will be wild, loud and draw a crowd" states Embry Malone "But Dante Bailey is a quiet player and let his game show his greatness" adds Malone. (from Georgia Gwizzlies front office) |
| ABA LEAGUE |
| Stats Leaders |
| Stipcevic's 28 points and 6 assists give him Hoops Agents ABA 2nd League Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 28 points adding four rebounds and six assists for Krka in his team's victory, helping them to beat Zlatibor (#4, 9-4) 106-97. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Krka maintains the 2nd position in ABA League . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Krka will need more victories to improve their 10-3 record. In the team's last game Stipcevic had a remarkable six three-pointers out of 12 attempts. He has many years of experience at Krka, through which he has constantly improved. Stipcevic has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in assists (3rd best: 5.5apg) and averages solid 51.4% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Christian Bradford (185-PG-1995) of Osijek. He is American guard in his first season at Osijek. In the last game Bradford recorded impressive 32 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Bad luck as Osijek was edged by slightly higher-ranked Spars (#12, 2-11) 80-77. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Osijek dropped in the standings to very bottom position. 12 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Osijek managed to get this year. Bradford is a newcomer at Osijek and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.2ppg (#2). He also recorded 5.3 assists per game. Former Radford University star Bradford is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Third place about best performers goes to Marko Tejic (209-C/F-1995) of Zlatibor (#4). Tejic showcased his all-around game by recording 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the last round. Despite Tejic's great performance Zlatibor lost 97-106 to #2 ranked Krka. 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 last thing Zlatibor needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 9 victories and 4 lost games. Tejic has a very solid season. In 13 games in ABA League he scored 12.8ppg. He also has 5.7rpg and FGP: 61.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Dennis Tunstall (206-F-1997) of Helios Suns - 19 points and 5 rebounds 5. Trent Buttrick (206-F-1998) of TFT - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Emmanuel Little (197-F-1999) of Siroki - 18 points and 8 rebounds 7. Michael Weathers (190-G-1997) of Sutjeska - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Haris Curevac (198-F-1996) of Spars - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Daishon Knight (185-PG-1991) of Siroki - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Stevan Karapandzic (189-G-2001) of Spars - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 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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| Round 21: Crvena Zvezda is defeated by Partizan in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game of round 21 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Beograd where first ranked Partizan won against visiting Crvena Zvezda (17-3) 92-81. Partizan made 30-of-38 free shots (78.9 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Crvena Zvezda helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. French center Mathias Lessort (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American power forward Zach LeDay (202-1994, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 17 points. The best for the losing side was Argentinian point guard Facundo Campazzo (180-1991) with 21 points and 5 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Partizan (19-2) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Defending Serbian champion Crvena Zvezda keeps the second position with three games lost. Partizan are looking forward to face Buducnost (#3) in Podgorica in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Crvena Zvezda will play at home against SC Derby and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Slovenian Cedevita Ol. (#4) was upset in Zadar by seventh ranked Croatian Zadar 81-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cedevita Ol.. Luka Bozic (200-1996) nailed 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side and Dario Dreznjak accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds. Center Alen Omic (216-1992, agency: BeoBasket) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for Cedevita Ol. 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. Zadar (10-11) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mega BG and SC Derby. Defending Slovenian champion Cedevita Ol. keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Zadar will play against higher ranked FMP BG (#5) in Beograd in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cedevita Ol. will play at home against Cibona and hopes to get back on the winning track. An interesting game took place in Aleksandrovac where higher ranked Serbian FMP BG (12-9) was upset on the court of twelfth ranked Bosnian Igokea (6-14) 77-70 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Bryant Crawford who scored 19 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Charlie Moore who recorded 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending Bosnian champion maintains twelfth place with 6-14 record. FMP BG lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with nine games lost. Igokea will meet bottom-ranked MZT Skopje (#14) on the road in the next round. FMP BG will play against Zadar (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: Buducnost won against Cibona on the opponent's court 87-83. Mega BG managed to outperform MZT Skopje in a home game 93-86. Borac CA recorded a loss to Mornar on the road 104-99. SC Derby defeated Split on its own court 96-84. Cibona - Buducnost 83-87 Very expected game in Zagreb where 10th ranked Croatian Cibona (8-13) was defeated by fourth ranked Montenegrin Buducnost (15-6) 87-83 on Saturday. Buducnost made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Buducnost outrebounded Cibona 37-25 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was French-Guinean center Alpha Kaba (208-1996, agency: BeoBasket) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. American Cameron Reynolds (201-1995, college: Tulane) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Buducnost's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Filip Bundovic (206-1994) who recorded 32 points and 6 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and point guard Borna Kapusta (182-1996, agency: AltusBasket) added 9 points and 12 assists respectively. The victory was the third consecutive win for Buducnost. Defending Montenegrin champion moved-up to third place. Defending Croatian champion Cibona dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Split. Buducnost will meet at home league's leader Partizan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cibona will play against Cedevita Ol. (#4) in Ljubljana and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Buducnost: C.Reynolds 19+5reb+1ast, A.Kaba 16+12reb+3ast, T.Bell-Haynes 10+1ast, P.Popovic 9+2reb+5ast, E.Lecomte 9+3reb+3ast, E.Atic 8+2reb Cibona: F.Bundovic 32+6reb, S.Smajlagic 16+2reb+2ast, B.Kapusta 9+2reb+12ast, A.Aranitovic 8+4reb, L.Mazalin 6+6reb+2ast, K.Radovcic 5+1reb+5ast Igokea - FMP BG 77-70 An interesting game took place in Aleksandrovac where higher ranked Serbian FMP BG (12-9) was upset on the court of twelfth ranked Bosnian Igokea (6-14) 77-70 on Saturday. Igokea forced 19 FMP BG turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Bryant Crawford (191-1997, college: Wake Forest) who scored 19 points and 4 assists. Serbian power forward Stefan Djordjevic (206-1998, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Charlie Moore (183-1998, college: Miami, FL) who recorded 17 points and Aleksa Stepanovic (206-1998) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending Bosnian champion maintains twelfth place with 6-14 record. FMP BG lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with nine games lost. Igokea will meet bottom-ranked MZT Skopje (#14) on the road in the next round. FMP BG will play against Zadar (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Igokea: B.Crawford 19+4ast, N.Tanaskovic 14+4reb, S.Djordjevic 12+8reb+2ast, M.Josilo 9+8reb+2ast, D.Milosavljevic 8+1reb+2ast, K.Kondic 7+1reb+2ast FMP BG: C.Moore 17+3reb+3ast, A.Stepanovic 13+6reb, C.Manning Jr. 11+2reb, N.Jankovic 8+5reb+3ast, E.Izundu 7+4reb+1ast, B.Beech 5+2reb Mega BG - MZT Skopje 93-86 Very predictable result in Beograd where sixth ranked Serbian Mega BG (10-11) defeated bottom-ranked North Macedonian MZT Skopje (4-17) 93-86 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Serbian Nikola Djurisic (203-2004, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Croatian Matej Rudan (208-2001, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Mega BG's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Mike Caffey (183-1993, college: LBSU, agency: Players Group) who recorded 18 points and 5 assists and the other American import guard Keandre Cook (196-1997, college: Missouri St.) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Five Mega BG and four MZT Skopje players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Mega BG. They maintain sixth place with 10-11 record, which they share with Zadar and SC Derby. Defending North Macedonian champion MZT Skopje stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Mega BG will meet Borac CA (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. MZT Skopje will play against Igokea and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mega BG: D.Nikola 20+5reb+5ast, M.Rudan 19+5reb+1ast, A.Rorie 13+6reb+5ast, G.Andrija 10+2reb, A.Uskokovic 10+4reb+2ast, M.Cazalon 7+2reb MZT Skopje: M.Caffey 18+4reb+5ast, A.Abu 17+5reb+1ast, K.Cook 15+8reb+1ast, S.Micovic 10+6reb+3ast, D.Ware 8+7reb+4ast, D.Stojanovski 8+2reb Mornar - Borac CA 104-99 Not a big story in a game in Bar where 13th ranked Serbian Borac CA (5-16) was defeated by eleventh ranked Montenegrin Mornar (7-13) 104-99 on Sunday. Mornar looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Serbian power forward Marko Pecarski (208-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Nemanja Vranjes (187-1988) chipped in 16 points. Mornar's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Hunter Hale (192-1997, college: Winthrop) who recorded 31 points and 7 assists and Sava Lesic (205-1988, agency: Octagon Europe) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Mornar maintains eleventh place with 7-13 record. Borac CA at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Mornar will meet higher ranked Split (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Borac CA will play against Mega BG (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mornar: Z.Balsa 16+2reb, N.Vranjes 16+3reb+3ast, M.Pecarski 16+10reb, C.Jones 14+4reb, A.Vrankovic 12+3reb+3ast, R.Djokovic 10+1reb+8ast Borac CA: H.Hale 31+3reb+7ast, U.Carapic 14+2reb, M.Radonjic 14+2reb+1ast, S.Lesic 10+11reb+1ast, D.Gagic 10+5reb+4ast, B.Tomasevic 9+4reb+1ast Partizan - Crvena Zvezda 92-81 The most interesting game of round 21 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Beograd where first ranked Partizan won against visiting Crvena Zvezda (17-3) 92-81. Partizan made 30-of-38 free shots (78.9 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Crvena Zvezda helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. French center Mathias Lessort (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American power forward Zach LeDay (202-1994, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 17 points. The best for the losing side was Argentinian point guard Facundo Campazzo (180-1991) with 21 points and 5 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and Luka Mitrovic (204-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Partizan (19-2) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Defending Serbian champion Crvena Zvezda keeps the second position with three games lost. Partizan are looking forward to face Buducnost (#3) in Podgorica in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Crvena Zvezda will play at home against SC Derby and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Partizan: M.Lessort 27+8reb+2ast, Z.LeDay 17+3reb+1ast, D.Exum 15+1reb+4ast, K.Punter 9+1reb+2ast, M.Yam 7+1reb+5ast, A.Avramovic 6 Crvena Zvezda: F.Campazzo 21+4reb+5ast, L.Mitrovic 17+3reb+1ast, B.Bentil 10+5reb, L.Vildoza 8+4ast, F.Petrusev 7+2reb+1ast, H.Martin 5+6reb SC Derby - Split 96-84 The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Montenegrin SC Derby's (10-11) home victory over 9th ranked Croatian Split (8-13) 96-84 on Monday. SC Derby shot 61.5 percent from the field and made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Serbian forward Danilo Tasic (207-1993, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 21 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Nikola Pavlicevic (192-1988) chipped in 12 points and 9 assists. Five SC Derby players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Dominik Mavra (195-1994) who recorded 24 points and American forward Tyrell Nelson (205-1995, college: Gardner-Webb) added 18 points respectively. SC Derby moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Zadar and Mega BG. Split at the other side keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Cibona. SC Derby will meet league's second-placed Crvena Zvezda in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Split will play against Mornar (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: SC Derby: D.Tasic 21+4reb+2ast, F.Magee 20+2reb+1ast, M.Dreznjak 17+6reb+1ast, E.Hadzibegovic 15+5reb+1ast, N.Pavlicevic 12+4reb+9ast, V.Bacovic 7+3reb+4ast Split: D.Mavra 24+1reb+1ast, T.Nelson 18+3reb+2ast, S.Shorter 12+4reb+4ast, L.Sullivan 9+7reb, M.Kalajzic 7+1reb+1ast, L.Runjic 6+1ast Zadar - Cedevita Ol. 81-59 Slovenian Cedevita Ol. (#4) was upset in Zadar by seventh ranked Croatian Zadar 81-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cedevita Ol.. Zadar made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Luka Bozic (200-1996) nailed 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side and Bosnian forward Dario Dreznjak (204-1998) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds. Center Alen Omic (216-1992, agency: BeoBasket) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Josh Adams (188-1993, college: Wyoming) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Cedevita Ol. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Zadar (10-11) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mega BG and SC Derby. Defending Slovenian champion Cedevita Ol. keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Zadar will play against higher ranked FMP BG (#5) in Beograd in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cedevita Ol. will play at home against Cibona and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Zadar: D.Dreznjak 20+9reb+3ast, L.Bozic 19+9reb+7ast, J.Davis 11+6reb+1ast, M.Ramljak 10+6reb, K.Zganec 10+3reb+1ast, A.Lakic 8+3reb+6ast Cedevita Ol.: J.Adams 17+5reb, Y.Ferrell 16+4reb+1ast, A.Omic 11+13reb+2ast, Z.Dragic 10+3reb, M.Jeremic 3+1reb, E.Muric 2+6reb+1ast |
| ALGERIA |
| NA Hussein Dey and Skikda deliver the wins - by Eurobasket News |
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NA Hussein Dey and Skikda delivered the latest wins in the League. NA Hussein Dey overcame El Eulma 65-60. They trailed 4 points at the end of the first half, but managed to push the tempo for good in the rest of the game. The third quarter was decisive in the game when NA Hussein Dey posted a 22-12 surge to seal the win. Skikda meanwhile edged Rouiba CB 63:56. |
| ARGENTINA |
| Stats Leaders - LigaA |
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| Reyes' 18 points and 9 rebounds give him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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20-year old swingman Angel Reyes (201-G/F-2002) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Gimnasia and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 38. He had the game-high 18 points adding nine rebounds for Gimnasia in his team's victory, helping them to beat Union (#17, 8-21) 61-51. Gimnasia maintains the 3rd position in Argentinian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Gimnasia will need more victories to improve their 20-9 record. Reyes turned to be Gimnasia's top player in his first season with the team. Reyes has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 9.3rpg) and averages solid 67.1% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Santino Mazzucchelli of Platense. He is a in his first season at Platense. In the last game Mazzucchelli recorded impressive 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as Platense was edged by the higher-ranked Obera (#1, 26-3) 70-67. Platense managed to keep the same 13th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 12-16 record. Mazzucchelli is a newcomer at Platense and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to Francisco Ferraro of Regatas (#6). Ferraro scored 23 points. Despite Ferraro's great performance Regatas lost 64-70 to the higher-ranked Instituto (#2, 21-3). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Regatas needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 17 victories and 11 lost games. Ferraro has a very solid season. In 28 games in Argentina he scored 10.2ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Matias Fleury (2001) of Union - 16 points and 8 rebounds 5. Juan Respaud (190-PG-2005) of Obras - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Ramiro Stehli (190-G-2002) of Gimnasia - 23 points 7. Camilo Rodriguez (187-G-2006) of Ferro - 9 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Maximiliano Acevedo (203-F-2004) of Obera - 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Enrique Medina (218-C-2004) of Regatas - 17 points and 3 rebounds 10. Lorenzo Benay) of San Martin - 16 points and 9 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Charles Mitchell claims Argentinian La Liga Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 29-year old power forward had a double-double of 26 points and thirteen rebounds, while his team edged out Argentino (#16, 10-21) 89-88. Obera maintains the 4th position in Argentinian La Liga. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Obera will need more victories to improve their 20-10 record. In the team's last game Mitchell had a remarkable four three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He turned to be Obera's top player in his first season with the team. Georgia Institute of Technology graduate has very impressive stats this year. Mitchell is in league's top in points (6th best: 16.2ppg) and averages solid 54.5% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young point guard Martin Cabrera (179-PG-1996) of Independ.O.. Cabrera impressed basketball fans with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. It was enough for Independ.O. to edge slightly higher-ranked Penarol (#8, 17-10) by 4 points 97-93. Independ.O.'s 9th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 16-13 record is not bad and everything may still change. Cabrera is a newcomer at Independ.O. and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. The third best performed player last round was American Johnatan Slider (192-SG-1987) of Argentino (#16). Slider scored 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Despite Slider's great performance Argentino lost 88-89 to the higher-ranked Obera (#4, 20-10). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Argentino not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 21 games, recording just ten victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Slider could try to bring Argentino's a little bit higher in the standings. Slider has individually a great season in Argentina. After 31 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.2ppg (8th best) and rebounds with 6.8rpg (8th best). Johnatan Slider has also Argentinian passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player. Other top performing players last week: 4. De'Marco Owens (203-F/C-1996) of Platense - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Deion McClenton (208-C) of Atenas - 12 points and 14 rebounds 6. Jerome Jordan (215-C-1986) of Penarol - 15 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Yoanki Mensia (198-F-1997) of Gimnasia - 21 points and 8 rebounds 8. Luca Valussi (195-SF-1998) of Obras - 20 points and 9 rebounds 9. Matias Solanas (192-SG-1998) of San Martin - 28 points and 3 rebounds 10. Santiago Barrales (189-SF-1998) of Platense - 12 points, 8 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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| ASEAN LEAGUE |
| Hong Kong club Eastern seal ASEAN title for second time - by Eurobasket News |
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Hong Kong Eastern kept their Asean Basketball League finals record intact with a comfortable 73-60 win over Saigon Heat in Vietnam on Tuesday night. The win Nguyen Du Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City secured the club's second ABL championship in as many finals appearances, after winning in their debut season in 2017. Victory also put Eastern on par with two-time champions Hi-Tech Bangkok City as the only teams with multiple championships. After his side's heaviest loss in the campaign, an 18-point hammering to the Heat in Game 2 on Sunday, Eastern head coach Zeljko Pavlicevic stuck with his usual lineup and the side seemed focus from the tip-off, with Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-F/C, college: Texas A&M) unstoppable in the opening quarter. The 28-year-old knocked down three shots from behind the arc to chip in 13 of his team-high 19 points as his side eased to a 24-9 after the first quarter. But the best defensive team in the league slowed down in the second quarter, and the hosts answered with a 14-7 run to cut the deficit. With McLaughlin already on three personal fouls, Saigon attacked the paint after the restart looking to make a comeback. But a pair of three pointers from Trocha-Morelos and Chan ensured Eastern headed into the final quarter with a 54-43 lead. Backup point guard Xu Oliver (190-G-1996, college: Rice) chipped in six points to keep Eastern going in the fourth. Eastern never trailed and went on to hold off their opponents in the closing stages for an easy 13-point win. Courtesy of: scmp.com |
| AUSTRALIA |
| Nuggets land Michael Harris, ex Perth - by Hugh McAuliffe |
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Defending champion Otago-Nuggets (NBL) tabbed 23-year old Australian 193cm guard Michael Harris for new season. Harris played recently at Perth Wildcats in Australian NBL league. In 17 games he averaged 3.5ppg and 1.7rpg last season. The last summer he played at Mount Gambier Pioneers (NBL1 South) in Australia where in 24 games he had very impressive stats: 23.8ppg, 6.5rpg, 2.9apg and 1.4spg. He helped them to make it to the Australian NBL1 South final after they ended regular season as second best team. Harris has played also professionally for other Australian teams like Adelaide 36ers and Forestville Eagles. Among many awards he received Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 Central Youth Player of the Year award in 2021. |
| AUSTRIA |
| CJ Anderson (Art Giants Duesseldorf) Is A Versatile Player That Can Adjust To Anyone - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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One of the exciting aspects of pro sports in Germany for fans no matter if it's soccer, ice hockey or basketball is that your club can never take off a game. It isn't like in the NBA where a team like the Knicks in the past could flounder around for a few seasons and always play against a Golden State the next season, because in Germany if you struggle in a season, you can find yourself a league lower the next season and everything changes for that club especially financially. Pro A club Art Giants Duesseldorf a team that only some years ago were in the Regionalliga (4th division) and daydreaming of moving up made the jump up to the Pro A this season, but now are on the verge of moving down again as they currently are having a head to head battle with Leverkusen to remain in the league as Schwenningen is in last place and will be the first team to move down. Of course, it is double bitter when you play your heart out and lose by 1 point on back to back weekends against Tuebingen and Giessen. One player who is in the middle of the drama has been C.J. Anderson (197-G-1996, college: UMass, agency: One Motive Sports) an American who is in his third professional season after playing in Hungry and Austria and came in January to help in the stretch run. The Pro A is an underrated league that has many very talented American guards that could play in the top league easyCredit BBL. Despite coming in late, he has played solidly in the Pro A. He probably could of played somewhere earlier, but it was more about not going somewhere and then seeing quickly having made the wrong decision. 'Yes it was more about the right fit and staying ready when the call comes. I enjoyed the fact I was able to spend time with family', said C.J. Anderson. So far he is giving his all and has played solidly in the Pro A averaging 10,1ppg, 4,5rpg, 2,9apg and 1,0spg. 'My role is to be a playmaker and defend. It's easy to score when you're surrounded by shooters and guys that can create their own shot as well. Basketball is basketball. You adjust to the level just by playing the game. I embrace any challenge', warned C.J. Anderson. Of course being able to play with 2 high quality players like Booker Coplin and Ryan Richmond has sweetened the experience. 'It's been great to play with those guys. It was easy to build chemistry with them both. I appreciate that they have accepted me to be able to play my game in order to compliment theirs', added C.J. Anderson. C.J. Anderson who lists Trae Young and Jordan McCrae as the toughest players that he ever faced on the court is a 26 year old 197cm guard that was born on May 10th, 1996 in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Whitehaven high school and then enjoyed a 4 year career at the University of Massachusetts (NCAA) from 2014-2018 playing a total of 125 NCAA games. He did not have a big offensive scoring role in his first 3 seasons. He averaged 10 minutes in his first season and then they rose to 24 and 21 minutes. He never averaged more than 4,9ppg in his first 3 seasons. 'It was tough because I had to wait my turn. It's not easy coming from being one of the best in your high school to having to understand that it's all about timing and patience', stated C.J. Anderson. But in his senior year, he finally got a real chance logging 35 minutes per game and averaging 11.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.9apg, FGP: 42.6%, 3PT: 40.5%, FT: 81.3%. 'My senior year I was given an opportunity to go out there and go to work. We didn't have a huge roster so I was asked to do more and be myself', remembered C.J. Anderson. In his senior year he scored in double figures in 19 games including hitting Quinnipiac for 23 points in a tough 68-66 loss, Richmond for 22 points in a 25 point loss, but helped beat La Salle scoring 21 points in a great 69-67 win. After playing his first 3 years for Derek Kellogg, he finally got the trust from Matt McCall in his senior year. 'The best advice I was given by him was to go out there and just have fun. He saw I was playing a little tense for a period of time and told me to remember why I started to play the game', said C.J. Anderson who remembers beating teammate Carl Pierre in every 1-1 match they played against each other. The American who lists Michael Jordan , Kareem Abdul Jabaar , Lebron James, and Stephen Curry on his personal NBA Mount Rushmore began his professional career in 2018 in the G-League. He split time with the Erie Bay Hawks (NBA G League) averaging 2.8ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.4apg, and in March'19 signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce (NBA G League) averaging 2.3ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.0apg. He surely wished for a different type of rookie season, but in the long run, it was an learning experience for him. 'It was a tough situation. You had to learn how to adjust to when it's your time in the G league. You could have 5 straight games where you play none or 5 minutes and then the next the team needs you to play 25 minutes. You have to take advantage of that opportunity. The NBA is the greatest experience of my life. The whole lifestyle and resources there are the best I've ever been a part of', stressed C.J. Anderson. He was able to learn from ex NBA player Calbert Cheaney and simply will never forget having received the opportunity to be part of a NBA farm team. 'He was a very down to earth man. He was always giving advice and didn't mind helping me with my game or just studying the game. I realized I was part of a NBA organization by the way they took care of the players. The best experience was when it was time to play the game we had everything and more for what we needed for the game', remembered C.J. Anderson. The big guard who lists Leron Black , Chris Chiozza , Anton Beard , Marcanvis Hymon , and Jaylen Adams as his 5 best teammates of all-time came overseas in 2021 and played with Oroszlanyi Sportegylet E Lions (Hungary) averaging 9.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.9apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 54.1%, 3PT: 32.4%, FT: 74.7%. Every American has that first wake up call where he senses that there is a culture shock and not necessarily a Mcdonalds around the corner. 'My wake up call was when I first got into my home and realized that everything was totally different from America', said C.J. Anderson. He scored in double figures in 14 games including 22 points against DEAC and 22 points against ZTE KK and even had a Kevin Love type of game hauling down 21 boards against PVSK-Veolia. Last season he made the jump to team Basket Swans Gmunden (Austria-BSL) averaging 9.9ppg, 4.6rpg, 4.1apg, FGP: 55.4%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 60.7%. He was able to celebrate his first chip winning the Super Cup. 'It was a great experience winning the SuperCup. We will remember the entire atmosphere and feeling of winning such a special accomplishment', added C.J. Anderson. He was surrounded with serious talent in Gmunden with talented guards Stephon Jelks and Eric Washington who are making their marks in the easyCredit BBL this season. Being able to hold his own against guys like this gives him hope to continue to move up he basketball ladder. 'I'm so happy for Stephon. He is my brother for life and I'm so happy that he has this opportunity. I want to have the opportunity to play a role in the NBA or play in the EuroLeague or Australia NBL. I saw that Eric was special. His mindset was on another level. That's what takes you there. The talent was already there. It's all about when you're given the opportunity', stated C.J. Anderson. The Tennessee native who has Michael Jordan as his GOAT and feels that the classic movie Coming To America should have been left along is a big guard who models his game around John Wall and Herbert Jones. 'I love to facilitate , score , and defend at a very high level', warned C.J. Anderson. He is a very versatile player and like all Americans has a high self-confidence rate and knows he can impact the game in many ways. 'My biggest strength is that I can do it all and that I can play alongside all. It helps a lot that I can adjust with anyone', commented C.J. Anderson. His versatility is also a part of his game that will continue to affect his defensive game and most likely how well he can move up the basketball ladder and recommend himself for greater tasks in higher leagues. 'My versatility is what helps me. I can play and defend the 1-4. I truly believe it can help with being able to mix and match with different 5's on the court', warned C.J. Anderson. In in the NCAA, he shot the ball at 40% from outside, but as a professional overseas, his three point shooting continues to be a work in progress. Currently he is shooting only 11,1% from outside. 'I want to improve shooting the 3. I can shoot the ball but I enjoy finishing with contact and taking The mid range pull up', stated C.J. Anderson. It will be interesting how C.J. Anderson finishes up his third professional season overseas in Germany with the ART Giants Duesseldorf. He won a title last season in Austria and won't do it this season in Germany, but helping save the team from moving back to the Pro B will be worth as much as a title in Duesseldorf. |
| Holton Jr.'s 42-point game gives him (Second Stage) Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 42 points adding five rebounds and two assists for St.Poelten in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Oberwart (#4, 14-10) with 27-point margin 99-72. St.Poelten is placed at 5th position in Austrian league. St.Poelten is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 12th lost game this season out of 24 games. In the team's last game Holton Jr. had a remarkable 63.6% from 2-point range and got seven three-pointers out of 11 attempts. He turned to be St.Poelten's top player in his first season with the team. St. Michael's College graduate has very impressive stats this year. Holton Jr. is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.6ppg. Holton Jr. Second best performed player last round was Brad Greene (210-C-1998) of Places 7-12 second-ranked Kapfenberg. He is American center in his first season at Kapfenberg. In the last game Greene recorded impressive double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds. Of course Kapfenberg cruised to a 91-80 relatively comfortable win over Furstenfeld (6-18). The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Greene is a newcomer at Kapfenberg and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Urald King (198-F/C-1990) of league's second-best Gmunden. King scored 22 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Gmunden, leading his team to a 91-68 easy win against #3 ranked Wels in a game of the week. Gmunden is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 20-4 record is not that bad... King has a great season in Austria. After 24 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.5ppg (8th best) and rebounds with 8.8rpg (6th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Ilja Gromovs (211-C-1994) of Arkadia - 17 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Donovan Smith (207-F-1993) of Wels - 20 points and 10 rebounds 6. Emilio Banic (197-F-1993) of Arkadia - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Andrija Blatancic (201-F/C-1995) of Furstenfeld - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Guylain Mbemba (197-F-2003) of St.Poelten - 18 points and 8 rebounds 9. Valentin Bauer (183-G-1994) of Klosterneuburg - 11 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists 10. Nemanja Krstic (205-F-1993) of Kapfenberg - 26 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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| Azerbaijani ABL round 23 best performance: Londell King - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 25-year old player had a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds, while his team outclassed Neftci (#6, 7-14) with 29-point margin 109-80. NTD maintains the 2nd position in Azerbaijani ABL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. NTD will need more victories to improve their 15-6 record. In the team's last game King had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be NTD's top player in his first season with the team. Former Stillman College star has very solid stats this year. King is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.6ppg and leads league in rebounds with 14.6rpg. King is in league's top in and averages impressive 1.3bpg and 58.0% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Michael Diggins (207-F/C-1998) of Serhedci. Diggins had a very good evening with a double-double of 32 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as Serhedci lost that game 77-86 to slightly higher-ranked Gence (#4, 13-7). This loss caused Serhedci to drop to 5th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 13-8 record is not bad and everything may still change. Diggins is a newcomer at Serhedci, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Larry Robinson III (182-PG-1999) of Olimpic Sheki (#8). Robinson III got into 30-points club by scoring 36 points in the last round. He went also for nine rebounds and five assists. Despite Robinson III's great performance Olimpic Sheki lost 80-86 to the higher-ranked Sabah (#1, 15-6). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Olimpic Sheki can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-19 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Robinson III has a very solid season. In 8 games in Azerbaijan he scored 23.0ppg. He also has 5.1rpg, 4.3apg, 2.3spg, FGP: 51.0% and 3PT: 40.4%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Quinton Campbell (197-F-1993) of NTD - 26 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Jarrett Henderson (198-F-1996) of Zirve - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Andrew Corum (201-F/C-1997) of Xirdalan - 21 points and 16 rebounds 7. Jalen Gaddy (196-G) of Gence - 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 8. A.J. Patty (204-F-1995) of Sabah - 27 points and 8 rebounds 9. Andre Adams (206-C) of Xirdalan - 16 points and 17 rebounds 10. Christian Rohlehr (210-C-1997) of Sabah - 16 points, 8 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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| Premier League Round 20: Al-Ahli defeat Al-Manama - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Premier League. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Al-Manama (15-4) at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Al-Ahli (14-4) 85-82. Al-Ahli maintains third position with 14-4 record behind leader Al-Manama. Defending champion Al-Manama still keeps top place with four games lost. They share the position with Al-Muharraq. Al-Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena Al-Najma. Sixth-ranked Al-Hala (9-10) was very close to win a game against second ranked Al-Muharraq (15-4) in Al Muharraq. Al-Muharraq managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Al-Muharraq have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Al-Manama lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Al-Hala at the other side keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Bahrain Club. Al-Muharraq will play against bottom-ranked Samaheej (#11) in Manama in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al-Hala will play at home against Al-Ittihad (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between fourth ranked Al-Ittihad (13-6) and 9th ranked Sitra (4-14) in Manama on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Al-Ittihad outscored guests from Sitra 136-83. Al-Ittihad maintains fourth position with 13-6 record. Loser Sitra keeps the ninth place with 14 games lost. Al-Ittihad will meet Al-Hala (#7) in the next round. Sitra will play against Issa Town and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 20 Al-Najma beat Issa Town on the road 96-86. Samaheej was destroyed by Nuwaidrat on its own court 67-90. Issa Town - Al-Najma 86-96 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Al-Najma (12-6) beat on the road 10th ranked Issa Town (2-17) 96-86 on Thursday. Al-Najma have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-6 record. Loser Issa Town keeps the tenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Samaheej. Al-Najma's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manama Al-Ahli. Samaheej - Nuwaidrat 67-90 Rather expected game when 10th ranked Samaheej (2-17) was smashed by eighth ranked Nuwaidrat (8-11) in Manama 90-67 on Friday. Nuwaidrat maintains eighth position with 8-11 record. Samaheej lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Issa Town. Nuwaidrat's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena Bahrain Club. Al-Manama - Al-Ahli 82-85 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Al-Manama (15-4) at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Al-Ahli (14-4) 85-82. Al-Ahli maintains third position with 14-4 record behind leader Al-Manama. Defending champion Al-Manama still keeps top place with four games lost. They share the position with Al-Muharraq. Al-Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manama to the arena Al-Najma. Al-Ittihad - Sitra 136-83 The game between fourth ranked Al-Ittihad (13-6) and 9th ranked Sitra (4-14) in Manama on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Al-Ittihad outscored guests from Sitra 136-83. Al-Ittihad maintains fourth position with 13-6 record. Loser Sitra keeps the ninth place with 14 games lost. Al-Ittihad will meet Al-Hala (#7) in the next round. Sitra will play against Issa Town and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Al-Muharraq - Al-Hala 66-64 Sixth-ranked Al-Hala (9-10) was very close to win a game against second ranked Al-Muharraq (15-4) in Al Muharraq. Al-Muharraq managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Al-Muharraq have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Al-Manama lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Al-Hala at the other side keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Bahrain Club. Al-Muharraq will play against bottom-ranked Samaheej (#11) in Manama in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al-Hala will play at home against Al-Ittihad (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
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| Maxime Depuydt is a newcomer at Belfius Mons - by Peter Buyse | ||||
Depuydt has played previously for four other teams: Circus Brussels, St-Niklase, Essor Charleroi and Limburg United. His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2016, 2019 and 2021. |
| De Keuster's double-double lands him Top Division I (Second Stage) Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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23-year old power forward Matts De Keuster (198-PF-1999) had a very impressive game in the last round for league's best team Lommel and receives a Hoops Agents Top Division I Player of the Week award for round 5 (Second Stage). He had a double-double of 29 points and 14 rebounds, while his team outclassed, Second Stage bottom-ranked team Spirou B (#7, 0-4) with 28-point margin 97-69. It allowed Lommel to take over top position in the Belgian Top Division I. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Lommel already had a very good start winning all 3 without losing a single one. De Keuster has many years of experience at Lommel, through which he has constantly improved. De Keuster has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (5th best: 17.6ppg), rebounds (6th best: 8.4rpg) and averages solid 58.6% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Gregory De Pooter (197-PF-1984) of Kontich. He is a forward in his second season at Kontich. In the last game De Pooter recorded impressive 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Kontich lost that game 69-89 to the higher-ranked Waregem (#2, 3-1). Kontich managed to keep the same 6th spot in Play-Downs. 2 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. De Pooter is well-known at Kontich and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. Third place about best performers goes to guard Nikolas Tomsick (183-G-1991) of Kortrijk (#3). Tomsick got into 30-points club by scoring 36 points in the last round. He was a key player of Kortrijk, leading his team to a 100-67 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Gembo BBC (#5, 1-2). Kortrijk needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in Play-Ups. Their record at this point is 3 victories and 1 lost games. Tomsick has a great season in Belgium. After 18 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 23.5ppg (best scorer) and assists with 3.5apg (8th best). He also has FGP: 50.9% and 3PT: 54.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Anton D'Herck (190-G-1998) of Ieper - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Noah Gebbert (195-F-2001) of Waregem - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Toon Wesenbeek (200-C-1997) of Lommel - 13 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists 7. Fall El Hadji (210-C-1992) of Ieper - 16 points and 10 rebounds 8. Sean Pouedet (188-PG-2003) of Kortrijk - 13 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Pierre Geubel (193-G) of Neufchateau - 23 points and 4 rebounds 10. Aaron Van Vooren (200-C/F-1994) of Waregem - 19 points and 6 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Patrick's Sacramento State Fall to Weber State - by Eurobasket News |
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Despite a late surge, David Patrick 's Sacramento State could not quite get over the hump in a 70 - 64 loss to Weber State in the Big Sky Conference Tournament Quarterfinals at Idaho Central Arena. Sacramento State received a first-round bye at the Big Sky Tournament for the first time since joining the league in 1996. Patrick and his staff have laid the foundation, as the 14 victories are the most by a first-year head coach in Sacramento State's Div. I era (1991-pres.). It's also the third-best mark for a first-year head coach in program history (1948-pres.), trailing only Dr. Hal Wolf (18 wins in 1952-53) and Joseph Anders (22 in 1987-88). Weber State never trailed, and withstood a late Sacramento State rally, to advance to the Semi-Final. Sacramento State used a 7-0 run to slice a 12-point deficit to 66-61 with just under 50 seconds to play. However, Weber State converted each of their final four free throw attempts spanning the last 25 seconds to put the game away. Courtesy of: islandstats.com |
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| Sibenka inks Matej Perkovic - by Zeljko Zule | |
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GKK-Sibenka-Sibenik (Premijer Liga) signed 21-year old naturalized Bosnian center Matej Perkovic (208cm-2001). Perkovic started the season at KK Vrijednosnice Osijek (Prva Liga). In 14 games he had 7.4ppg and 8.3rpg. He also played 7 games in ABA League where he recorded 4.4ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.4spg. The last season he played also at Osijek. In 10 Premijer Liga games he averaged 7.7ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.6spg. Perkovic also played 6 games in ABA League where he got 10.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.0bpg. The other team he played shortly was Zrinjski in Bosnia and Herzegovina league. In 5 games he got 5.6ppg and 4.2rpg. He has played previously for Bosnia and Herzegovina team HKK Zrinjski HT Mostar. |
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| Gateway Legacy Chris keep Albuquerque for another season - by Paulo Freire |
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Gateway-Legacy-Christian-Academy re-signed 19-year old Brazilian 6-4 forward Vitor Albuquerque. Albuquerque played there last season. He has played also professionally for other Brazilian teams like Corinthians and Paulistano. |
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| Choh's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds, while his team crushed Shumen (#11, 3-19) with 25-point margin 102-77. CSKA maintains the 3rd position in Bulgarian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. CSKA will need more victories to improve their 14-8 record. In the team's last game Choh had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at CSKA, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Tamenang Choh averages this season 24.0ppg, 10.3rpg and 5.2apg. Second best performed player last round was Alexandar Yanev (203-F-1998) of top-ranked Rilski. He is a forward in his first season at Rilski. In the last game Yanev recorded impressive 24 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. It was enough for Rilski to edge slightly lower-ranked Balkan (#2, 16-5) by 1 point 77-76. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Rilski consolidated its place in the very top position of the standings. His team belongs to top of the standings with 21-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Yanev is a newcomer at Rilski and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. Third place about best performers goes to center John Florveus (211-C-1990, agency: BIG) of Levski (#5). Florveus scored 18 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). Despite Florveus' great performance Levski lost 85-86 to slightly lower-ranked Spartak Pleven (#6, 11-11). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Levski needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 12 victories and 10 lost games. Florveus has a great season in Bulgaria. After 21 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.2rpg (6th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Ishmael El-Amin (190-G) of Shumen - 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Munis Tutu (184-PG-1996) of Chernomorets - 15 points, 3 rebounds and 17 assists 6. Berk Mehmed (197-F/G-2002) of Chernomorets - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Brandon Young (192-G-1991) of CSKA - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Darious Hall (201-G/F-1997) of Beroe - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Aleksandar Todorovic (206-C/F-1987) of Beroe - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Kelsey Barlow (196-G-1991) of Beroe - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 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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| D'Andre Bernard Returns for 3rd Season - by Eurobasket News |
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The Saskatchewan Rattlers announced Tuesday that they have re-signed Canadian forward D'Andre Bernard (6'8''-F-1996, college: ULM) to their roster for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. Bernard was reliable for the Rattlers during the 2022 season leading the team in games played (all 20 games + both playoff games). Closing out the 2022 regular-season, Bernard put down a game-winning alley-oop dunk from Bruce Massey on July 29th against the Montreal Alliance to secure home court advantage during the 2022 CEBL play-in games. Bernard returns for his third season with the Rattlers in 2023, celebrated as the longest held roster spot in franchise history. Bernard has played professionally since 2021 with teams in Romania, CEBL, and Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA) in Nicaragua. Bernard has a career average of 4.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 18.2 minutes in 44 professional games. During the CEBL offseason, Bernard entered the Wisconsin Herd (NBA G League Milwaukee Bucks affiliate) training camp roster, and he is currently playing in Romania with CSM Miercurea Ciuc (Romania Liga) in the same league as 2022 Rattlers' teammate Massey. Canadian Elite Basketball League free agency has opened with more player announcements to follow. The 2023 CEBL schedule has been released with the Rattlers season opener scheduled for May 31st 2023 at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, SK. General public and returning season ticket members can claim their seats for the entire Rattlers 2023 season by using Account Manager. Season tickets include 10 home games and one playoff game, starting at $363 (All courtside row 1 offers are sold out). Half season tickets include five home games, starting at $175. 3-game bundles are available now, starting at $84. All tickets can also be purchased through the Rattlers Front Office (306) 244-2181, Saskatchewan Rattlers website, or via Ticketmaster. Single game tickets will be available later this spring. For more seating options, suites, and group rates; fans can contact an account executive. Having D'Andre return to Saskatchewan for a third summer proves how valuable he is for us both on and off the court" said Tanner Massey "D'Andre plays with a high motor and can contribute to winning in multiple ways. We also see there is opportunity for growth in Dre's game, we are excited to get back to work with him." "Super excited to be back in Sask for a third year!" said Bernard "Loyalty is something that I am big on, and the fans have embraced me as one of their own. It makes it enjoyable each day knowing that I'm representing a great community and organization. I'm looking forward to adding to the success we had last season and chasing a championship." Bernard made his professional debut with the Saskatchewan Rattlers during the 2021 season playing 13 games and averaging 6.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.5 assist, and 19.4 minutes per game. He played two games with the 2021 Edmonton Stingers while representing the Canadian Elite Basketball League during BCLA in Nicaragua. He returned for his second season with the Rattlers in 2022 where he averaged 3.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.9 assist, and 16.5 minutes playing in all 22 games, grabbing a career-best three steals on May 29 against the Stingers. Prior to his professional career, Bernard attended Bill Crothers Secondary in Unionville, Ontario. As a senior prep standout, he averaged 14.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game. He was ranked the no. 1 prep player in the country and considered a top 10 prospect in Canada in 2015. Bernard began his collegiate career at the University of North Florida in 2015-16, transferring to Georgia Highlands College for the 2016-17 NJCAA season. During his two seasons with Georgia Highlands, he averaged 7.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 0.6 assist, and 9.2 minutes in 59 games. He made a trip to the Region 17 NJCAA national championship in Hutchinson with the Georgia Highlands Chargers that went 32-2 during the 2016-17 season. As a junior, Bernard joined East Tennessee State where he helped lead the Buccaneers to a 20-10 record, including a postseason tournament trip. As a senior, he transferred to the University of Louisiana Monroe, where he averaged 3.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 13.6 minutes in 24 games. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
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| LNB Round 15 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. Round 15 most important game was a victory of Quilicura over 5th ranked Puente Alto 89-77 on Friday night. It was a good game for American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds. The former international guard Pablo Coro (190-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) answered with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 blocks for Puente Alto. Quilicura have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Puente Alto at the other side dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Quilicura will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puente Alto will play again on the road against Quilicura (#4) and is hoping to win this game. LNB top team - Los Leones (13-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Catolica (4-9) in Quilpue 98-69. It was a great evening for American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Darrol Jones helped adding 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Catolica's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated Los Leones have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Catolica at the other side keeps the twelfth position with nine games lost. Los Leones will play against Concepcion (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Catolica will play against Concepcion (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. LNB top team - Los Leones (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Tinguiririca (2-11) in Quilpue 99-64. It was a quality performance for Markus Kennedy who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Matias Sepulveda came up with 27 points for Tinguiririca in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Los Leones. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Tinguiririca lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Los Leones will meet at home Concepcion (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tinguiririca will play against Concepcion (#3) and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: Tinguiririca was smashed by Catolica on the road 90-70. Puerto Montt lost to Puerto Varas on its own court 74-81. Castro unfortunately lost to Ancud in a road game 76-92. Espanol O. recorded a loss to Las Animas at home 82-88. Bottom-ranked Temuco was crushed by Valdivia on the opponent's court 101-70. Catolica - Tinguiririca 90-70 No shocking result in a game when twelfth ranked Catolica (4-9) crushed 14th ranked Tinguiririca (2-11) in Santiago 90-70 on Friday. Catolica made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Catolica outrebounded Tinguiririca 42-28 including a 35-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Tinguiririca's players. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 5 assists. Forward Vicente Damianovic (-1997) accounted for 20 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Payton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Catolica players scored in double figures. Guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) came up with 33 points (!!!) and forward Felipe Gonzalez Burgos (183-1998) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Tinguiririca in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Catolica maintains twelfth place with 4-9 record. Tinguiririca lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Catolica will meet at home higher ranked Concepcion (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tinguiririca will play against Concepcion (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Catolica: M.Payton 21+3reb+5ast, D.Vicente 20+3reb, A.Pablo 16+4reb+2ast, T.Robinson 14+8reb+1ast, A.Pierce 7+8reb+2ast, R.Rodrigo 6+7reb+2ast Tinguiririca: M.Sepulveda 33+3reb+1ast, G.Caraboni 15+3reb+2ast, F.Gonzalez Burgos 13+10reb, A.Ibanez 6+2reb, S.Chialva 2+5reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 1+1reb Puente Alto - Quilicura 77-89 Round 15 most important game was a victory of Quilicura over 5th ranked Puente Alto 89-77 on Friday night. It was a good game for American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds. The former international guard Pablo Coro (190-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) answered with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 blocks and center Joaquin Pino (-2000) added 17 points and 8 assists in the effort for Puente Alto. Quilicura have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Puente Alto at the other side dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Quilicura will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puente Alto will play again on the road against Quilicura (#4) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Quilicura: C.Perry 33+17reb+1ast, P.Coro 13+3reb+5ast, J.Luis Campos 13+4reb+2ast, J.Schuler 7+5reb+2ast, S.Fowler 6+8reb+4ast, D.Arcos 6+1reb+1ast Puente Alto: M.Letcher-Ellis 34+14reb, P.Joaquin 17+4reb+8ast, M.Renato 8+2reb+1ast, A.Ignacio 8+6reb, C.Cabrera 4+2reb, K.Holston Jr. 4+4reb+5ast Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas 74-81 Rather expected game when 13th ranked Puerto Montt (3-10) lost at home to tenth ranked Puerto Varas (6-7) 81-74 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian Tomas Rossi (202) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. The former international power forward Juan Fontena (196-1987) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Puerto Varas' coach Leonardo Monsalvez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Josh Morris (203-1993, college: UTPB) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds and Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-1992) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Puerto Montt in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Puerto Varas moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Castro. Puerto Montt lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Puerto Varas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Puerto Montt will play again against Puerto Varas (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Puerto Varas: J.Fontena 18+6reb, T.Rossi 16+9reb+3ast, E.Amado 11+1reb+4ast, P.Arroyo 10+3reb+3ast, C.Villagran 9+5reb+1ast, S.Silva 6+3reb+2ast Puerto Montt: R.Baker 22+1reb, C.Martin 17+6reb+5ast, G.Sebastian 11+2reb+2ast, J.Morris 11+17reb+2ast, C.Aranda 7+1reb, C.Torres 4+8reb+10ast Ancud - Castro 92-76 Very predictable result when second ranked Ancud (11-2) won against at home 8th ranked Castro (6-7) 92-76 on Saturday. Ancud looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-1993, college: CSUN) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. The former international Sebastian Suarez (193-1991, college: Portland St.) accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Ecuadorian center Bryan Carabali (212-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 blocks and American swingman Sean Lloyd (196-1996, college: SIU) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Castro in the defeat. Five Ancud and four Castro players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ancud. They maintain second place with 11-2 record having just two points less than leader Los Leones. Loser Castro dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Puerto Varas. Ancud will again meet Castro (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Castro will have a break next round. Top scorers: Ancud: S.Maxwell 26+5reb+1ast, R.Brown 17+10reb+3ast, S.Suarez 16+7reb+8ast, P.Barraza 13+2reb+2ast, R.Vera 11+7reb, R.Gallegos 5+3reb+7ast Castro: C.Bryan 18+10reb, S.Lloyd 16+5reb+1ast, L.Merida 10+7reb, B.Oscar 10+3reb+3ast, V.Guaico 9+2reb+1ast, G.Hermosillas 5+1reb+1ast Los Leones - Catolica 98-69 LNB top team - Los Leones (13-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Catolica (4-9) in Quilpue 98-69. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Catolica's 40. They outrebounded Catolica 42-31 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Los Leones players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was a great evening for American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) helped adding 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Los Leones players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) with 17 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import power forward Andre Pierce (207-1995, college: Lee JC, agency: BIG) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Catolica's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Los Leones have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Catolica at the other side keeps the twelfth position with nine games lost. Los Leones will play against Concepcion (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Catolica will play against Concepcion (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Los Leones: M.Kennedy 26+15reb+5ast, D.Jones 18+6reb+7ast, G.Danko 17+4reb, I.Carrion 13+3reb+4ast, R.Nicolas 9+2ast, T.Alvarez 8+6reb+2ast Catolica: A.Pierce 17+6reb, M.Payton 17+6reb+3ast, D.Vicente 9+2reb+2ast, T.Robinson 9+5reb+2ast, R.Felipe 6+2reb, D.Juan 4+3reb+1ast Espanol O. - Las Animas 82-88 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Espanol O. (8-7) lost at home to sixth ranked Las Animas (8-6) 88-82 on Sunday. Las Animas made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Spanish Alejandro Vergara (196-1995) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Argentinian point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-1995) came up with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American power forward Anthony Lee (206-1991, college: Ohio St., agency: BIG) added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Espanol O. in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Espanol O.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Las Animas moved-up to fifth place. Espanol O. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Las Animas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Espanol O. will play against Tinguiririca (#14) in San Fernando and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Las Animas: C.Amicucci 24+17reb+4ast, A.Vergara 19+7reb+4ast, C.Branko 14+3reb+1ast, C.Schoppler 11+1reb+3ast, D.Low 10+3reb+5ast, J.Satchell 6+4reb+1ast Espanol O.: N.Zurschmitten 25+5reb+6ast, A.Lee 15+11reb+1ast, C.Lauler 14+2reb+5ast, B.Polanco 12+1reb+1ast, H.Gomez 11+7reb+2ast, R.Munoz 5+1reb+1ast Valdivia - Temuco 101-70 Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Valdivia (7-7) outplayed at home bottom-ranked Temuco (1-13) 101-70 on Sunday. Valdivia dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Temuco's 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Pedro Sandoval (180-1989) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 6 assists. Cristian Segovia (-1996) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Five Valdivia players scored in double figures. Brazilian power forward Diego Dias Silva (207-1990) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and Uruguayan point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively for Temuco 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. Valdivia maintains eighth place with 7-7 record. Temuco lost their third game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Valdivia will again meet bottom-ranked Temuco (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Temuco will have a break next round. Top scorers: Valdivia: C.Segovia 19+3reb+2ast, P.Sandoval 17+1reb+6ast, R.Johnson 13+7reb+1ast, U.Marco 11+5reb+4ast, G.Isla 10+7reb, N.Ferreyra 10+4reb+9ast Temuco: M.Perdomo 16+4reb+7ast, D.Dias Silva 12+16reb+4ast, D.Smythe 12+1reb, U.Cristian 7+2reb+1ast, A.Juan 5, J.Manriquez 5 Los Leones - Tinguiririca 99-64 LNB top team - Los Leones (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Tinguiririca (2-11) in Quilpue 99-64. They outrebounded Tinguiririca 44-21 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Los Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Tinguiririca's players. It was a quality performance for American power forward Markus Kennedy (206-1991, college: SMU) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. The former international point guard Tomas Alvarez (185-1989) accounted for 25 points for the winning side. Five Los Leones players scored in double figures. Guard Matias Sepulveda (-1995) came up with 27 points and the former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni added 18 points respectively for Tinguiririca in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Los Leones. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Tinguiririca lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Los Leones will meet at home Concepcion (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tinguiririca will play against Concepcion (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Los Leones: T.Alvarez 25+4reb+3ast, M.Kennedy 16+12reb+11ast, G.Danko 16+3reb+1ast, D.Jones 12+2reb, E.Kibi 11+5reb+3ast, I.Carrion 8+3reb+1ast Tinguiririca: M.Sepulveda 27+2reb, G.Caraboni 18+3reb+2ast, S.Chialva 10+4reb, H.Felipe 3, F.Gonzalez Burgos 3+5reb+1ast, M.Marcos 3 |
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| Jared Sullinger's triple-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 30-year old player recorded a triple-double of 36 points adding also 14 rebounds and 10 assists, while his team edged out Fujian S. (#18, 8-25) 111-108. Shenzhen L. maintains the 4th position in Chinese CBA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Shenzhen L. will need more victories to improve their 23-11 record. In the team's last game Sullinger had a remarkable six three-pointers out of 13 attempts. It's his second year at Shenzhen L. and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Former Ohio State University star has very solid stats this year. Sullinger leads league in rebounds with 12.9rpg. Sullinger is in league's top in and averages impressive 54.3% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Brandon Jefferson (175-PG-1991) of Tianjin. Jefferson had a very good evening with 49 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Bad luck as Tianjin was edged by the higher-ranked Shanxi L. (#9, 18-16) 113-110. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Tianjin keeps 19th position. 27 lost games are too many comparing to just seven victories Tianjin managed to get this year. Jefferson is a newcomer at Tianjin, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Dominique Jones (193-G-1988) of Jilin NE T. (#8). Jones got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. He went also for seven rebounds and twelve assists. He was a key player of Jilin NE T., leading his team to a 101-93 win against slightly higher-ranked Shanghai S. (#7, 19-15). Jilin NE T. needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 18 victories and 15 lost games. Jones has a great season in China. After 31 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 28.4ppg (4th best), rebounds with 11.3rpg (3rd best) and assists with 11.3apg (best passer). He also has 2.9spg and FGP: 57.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Nate Mason (188-G-1995) of Guangzhou LL - 28 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists 5. Darius Adams (188-PG-1989) of Fujian S. - 36 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists 6. Eugene German (183-PG-1997) of Qingdao E. - 49 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Kahlil Felder (175-PG-1995) of Shanxi L. - 14 points, 8 rebounds and 14 assists 8. Antonio Blakeney (193-G-1996) of Jiangsu D. - 42 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 9. TJ Leaf (208-F-1997) of Beijing D. - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Zijie Shen (210-C-1997) of Shenzhen L. - 15 points, 16 rebounds and 5 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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| Sibenka inks Matej Perkovic - by Zeljko Zule | |
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GKK-Sibenka-Sibenik (Premijer Liga) signed 21-year old naturalized Bosnian center Matej Perkovic (208cm-2001). Perkovic started the season at KK Vrijednosnice Osijek (Prva Liga). In 14 games he had 7.4ppg and 8.3rpg. He also played 7 games in ABA League where he recorded 4.4ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.4spg. The last season he played also at Osijek. In 10 Premijer Liga games he averaged 7.7ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.6spg. Perkovic also played 6 games in ABA League where he got 10.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.0bpg. The other team he played shortly was Zrinjski in Bosnia and Herzegovina league. In 5 games he got 5.6ppg and 4.2rpg. He has played previously for Bosnia and Herzegovina team HKK Zrinjski HT Mostar. |
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. We should mention about the upset which took place in Zagreb, where higher ranked Dinamo (8-14) was outleveled at home by eleventh ranked Zabok (6-16) 107-83 on Friday. Zabok shot 64.1 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Zabok especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Dinamo's players. Montenegrin center Marko Perovic (204-1992, agency: 011 Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Forward Antonio Crnjevic (202-1994) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Swingman Ivan Vucic (195-1996) produced 21 points 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. Zabok moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Alkar and Bosco. Dinamo lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh position with 14 games lost. The game with biggest result difference took place in Split. Local Split (18-4) outscored 9th ranked Bosco (6-16) 104-71. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Lewis Sullivan (201-1995, college: UAB, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 18 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Lovre Runjic contributed with 16 points for the winners. Luka Krajnovic (192-2004) replied with 21 points for Bosco. 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. Split have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Bosco dropped to the eighth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Alkar and Zabok. Rest of the games of round 22 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Alkar was defeated by Cedevita Jr. in Zagreb 100-87. Zadar smashed Sibenka at home 82-62. Cibona won against Skrljevo on the opponent's court 89-85. The best stats of 22th round was 27 points and 7 assists by Derryck Thornton of Skrljevo. Dinamo - Zabok 83-107 We should mention about the upset which took place in Zagreb, where higher ranked Dinamo (8-14) was outleveled at home by eleventh ranked Zabok (6-16) 107-83 on Friday. Zabok shot 64.1 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Zabok especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Dinamo's players. Montenegrin center Marko Perovic (204-1992, agency: 011 Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Forward Antonio Crnjevic (202-1994) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Swingman Ivan Vucic (195-1996) produced 21 points and Tomislav Cvitkovic (206-1998) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Zabok and four Dinamo 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. Zabok moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Alkar and Bosco. Dinamo lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh position with 14 games lost. Top scorers: Dinamo: I.Vucic 21+4reb+2ast, D.Stipe 17+5reb+3ast, T.Cvitkovic 16+8reb+2ast, I.Novacic 14+3reb+2ast, M.Klepo 5+1ast, M.Marko 4+4reb Zabok: M.Perovic 28+11reb+2ast, L.Buljevic 23+1reb+3ast, A.Crnjevic 22+7reb+2ast, T.Bond 15+5reb+9ast, L.Tomas 12+3reb+7ast, I.Martinko 4+1reb Cedevita Jr. - Alkar 100-87 There was no surprise in Zagreb where 8th ranked Alkar (6-16) was defeated by third ranked Cedevita Jr. (18-4) 100-87. Cedevita Jr. players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovenian Sasa Ciani (205-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. The former international guard Josip Batinic (197-1999) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Point guard Lovre Basic (180-1995) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists and guard Sime Lisica (190-1998) added 11 points and 5 assists in the effort for Alkar. Four Cedevita Jr. and five Alkar players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cedevita Jr. have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Alkar lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Zabok and Bosco. Top scorers: Alkar: T.Mladen 16+2reb, L.Basic 15+5reb+12ast, S.Lisica 11+3reb+5ast, C.Peevy 11+3reb+1ast, Z.Ivo 11+4reb+1ast, I.Svalina 10+2reb+2ast Cedevita Jr.: J.Batinic 19+3reb+3ast, C.Sasa 16+11reb+2ast, E.Sabic 14+2reb+6ast, K.Vito 13+1reb+6ast, R.Serdarusic 13+2reb+2ast, J.Mustapic 8+4reb+6ast Zadar - Sibenka 82-62 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Zadar (18-4) smashed at home 5th ranked Sibenka (13-9) 82-62. Zadar players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Sibenka's players. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Dario Dreznjak (204-1998) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. American forward Juan Davis (203-1996, college: Troy) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Zadar players scored in double figures. Zadar's coach Daniel Jusup allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Patrik Jambrovic (203-1996, agency: PEPI SPORT) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Juraj Pleadin (195-2003) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Sibenka. Zadar have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Sibenka lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. Top scorers: Sibenka: P.Jambrovic 20+13reb+1ast, P.Juraj 14+8reb+1ast, S.Brocic 10+3reb+2ast, J.Kakar 8+1reb, K.Antonio 3+3reb+1ast, L.Skoric 3+2reb Zadar: D.Dreznjak 19+3reb+2ast, L.Bozic 15+2reb+5ast, A.Lakic 12+4reb+4ast, J.Davis 11+9reb+3ast, S.Antonio 7+3reb+1ast, K.Zganec 6+5reb+2ast Split - Bosco 104-71 The game with biggest result difference took place in Split. Local Split (18-4) outscored 9th ranked Bosco (6-16) 104-71. Split forced 21 Bosco turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Bosco's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Lewis Sullivan (201-1995, college: UAB, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 18 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). The former international swingman Lovre Runjic (197-2000, agency: AltusBasket) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Five Split players scored in double figures. Luka Krajnovic (192-2004) replied with 21 points and Swedish forward Luka Babic (199-2000) added 10 points in the effort for Bosco. 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. Split have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Bosco dropped to the eighth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Alkar and Zabok. Top scorers: Bosco: K.Luka 21+4reb, L.Babic 10+4reb+2ast, M.Andrej 9+4reb+2ast, S.Leon 9+2reb, R.Filip 8+4reb+3ast, M.Primorac 7+3ast Split: L.Sullivan 18+3reb+2ast, S.Shorter 18+4reb, L.Runjic 16+4reb+2ast, D.Mavra 13+3reb+4ast, B.Tisma 13+5reb+4ast, G.Roko 7+4reb+4ast Skrljevo - Cibona 85-89 Very expected game when 11th ranked Skrljevo (5-17) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Cibona (18-4) 89-85. They made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Cibona outrebounded Skrljevo 35-22 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Skrljevo was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a very good performance for international point guard Borna Kapusta (182-1996, agency: AltusBasket) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 assists. Lovro Mazalin (204-1997) contributed with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Cibona's coach Josip Sesar allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Derryck Thornton (190-1997, college: Boston Coll.) replied with 27 points and 7 assists and his fellow American import point guard Griffin Ramme (190-1989, college: Chapman) added 21 points in the effort for Skrljevo. Five Cibona and four Skrljevo players scored in double figures. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Skrljevo at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Gorica. Top scorers: Skrljevo: D.Thornton 27+2reb+7ast, G.Ramme 21+2reb+2ast, M.Jelic 14+4reb+2ast, L.Barisic 14+3reb, B.Vigo 3+1reb, M.Rajcic 2+1reb+4ast Cibona: B.Kapusta 21+4reb+7ast, L.Mazalin 15+9reb+5ast, K.Radovcic 13+4reb+3ast, D.Vukovic 12+6reb+1ast, S.Smajlagic 11+1reb, F.Bundovic 5 |
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| SPB 2023 - Shaheed Davis added to the roster of Guaros - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He played recently at Anorthosis in Cypriot OPAP Basket League. He managed to play in four leagues in four countries last year. In only one OPAP Basket League game he had very impressive stats: 19 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. He also played for Next Urban Maccabi Haifa in Israeli National League where in four OPAP Basket League games he recorded 11.0ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.3spg. The other team he played shortly was GhostHawks in Taiwanese T1 League. In only one OPAP Basket League game he averaged 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Another team he played briefly was GS Lavrio Aegean Cargo in Greek GBL. In 7 OPAP Basket League games he got 6.7ppg and 2.6rpg. Davis is a very experienced player. Thanks to Davis' pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America) in nine different countries. He has played previously professionally in Bulgaria (Akademik Plovdiv), Hungary (Arconic-Alba), Iraq (Al Naft), Italy (Cantu), Japan (Kumamoto Volters and Fukushima), Ukraine (Cherkasy), United Kingdom, North Macedonia (Feni Industries) and Israel (Hapoel Eilat). Among many awards his team made it to the Hungarian League Semifinals in 2022. Davis was voted to Eurobasket.com Ukrainian Superleague All-Imports Team back in 2018. He graduated from University of Central Florida in 2016 and it is his seventh season in pro basketball. |
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| Jezek's double-double lands him U19 League (Second Stage) Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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17-year old guard Matyas Jezek (192-G-2005) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for USK Praha and receives a Hoops Agents U19 League Player of the Week award for round 8 (Second Stage). He had a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Basket Brno (#3, 16-6) 54-48. USK Praha maintains the 4th position in their group in Czech Republic U19 League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier in Second Stage. USK Praha will need more victories to improve their 15-7 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Jezek as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Matyas Jezek averages this season 10.4ppg and 7.3rpg. Second best performed player last round was Adam Lukes (191-G-2004) of Tygri Brno. He is a guard in his first season at Tygri Brno. In the last game Lukes recorded impressive 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course Tygri Brno cruised to a 82-70 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked Sokol Prazsky (#6, 13-9). This victory allowed Tygri Brno to move up to 5th position in Group A. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 14-8 record is not bad and everything may still change. Lukes is a newcomer at Tygri Brno and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.3ppg (#3). His other stats are also decent: 8.7rpg and 3.3apg. Third place about best performers goes to forward Jakub Kojzar (200-F-2004) of Plzen (#5). Kojzar scored 23 points and grabbed eighteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Plzen, leading his team to a 80-56 easy win against slightly higher-ranked Opava (#3, 11-11). The chances of Plzen not to end season at such low position in Group B, however are less than slim as they have already lost 15 games, recording just seven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Kojzar could try to bring Plzen's a little bit higher in the standings. Kojzar has individually a great season in Czech Republic. After 22 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 13.1rpg (#1 in league). Other top performing players last week: 4. Adam Ivanek (199-G-2004) of NH Ostrava - 12 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Vojtech Klicka (191-G-2004) of Plzen - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Elias Kalisz (182-G-2005) of Orli Prostejov - 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Jan Zalud (180-G-2005) of Litomerice - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Martin Najemnik (158-G/F-2004) of Tygri Praha - 16 points and 9 rebounds 9. Daniel Duhajsky (198-F-2006) of Snakes Ostrava - 15 points and 12 rebounds 10. Daniel Hejl (178-PG-2004) of Sokol Pisek - 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Czech Republic NBL round 7 (Second Stage) best performance: Ty Nichols - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old player got a double-double of 15 points and 10 assists, while his team beat Opava (#7, 14-15) 95-90. Decin maintains the 3rd position in Czech Republic NBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier in Second Stage. Decin will need more victories to improve their 19-10 record. Nichols turned to be Decin's top player in his first season with the team. Former Keene State College star has very solid stats this year. Nichols is in league's top in points (4th best: 17.7ppg) and averages impressive 2.9spg and 54.9% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Croatian Robert Rikic (219-C-1990, agency: AltusBasket) of Pardubice. Rikic had a very good evening with a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as Pardubice lost that game 80-87 to the higher-ranked Nymburk (#2, 20-9). Pardubice managed to keep the same 5th spot in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 16-12 record is not bad and everything may still change. Rikic is a newcomer at Pardubice, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Sukhmail Mathon (208-F-1998) of NH Ostrava (#6). Mathon scored 27 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was a key player of NH Ostrava, leading his team to a 86-84 win against slightly lower-ranked Kolin (#8, 13-15). NH Ostrava needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 14 lost games. Mathon has a great season in Czech Republic. After 21 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.9rpg (4th best). He also has 1.1bpg and FGP: 53.3%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Aleksa Solevic (190-PG-1993) of Hradec Kralove - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Eric Lockett (196-G/F-1995) of Nymburk - 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Jakub Sirina (186-PG-1987) of Opava - 23 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Maksim Sturanovic (210-C-1988) of Hradec Kralove - 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Ondrej Svec (196-F-2003) of USK Praha - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Rashard Odomes (198-G-1996) of Kolin - 22 points and 5 rebounds 10. Viktor Pulpan (191-PG-1996) of Brno - 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 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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| 1Liga Round 5 (Second Stage): GBA Lions are defeated by Brno 2 - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Second Stage in 1Liga. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game between third ranked GBA Lions (18-5) and fourth ranked Brno 2 (16-7) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. GBA Lions were defeated by Brno 2 in a tough game in Brno 74-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of GBA Lions. Brno 2 forced 22 GBA Lions turnovers. 28 personal fouls committed by GBA Lions helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Petr Krivanek (185-2003) stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners and center Jaroslav Kubin (205-2000) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists. Brno 2's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lithuanian Rokas Jocys (195-2004) responded with 27 points and 5 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Brno 2 maintains fourth place with 16-7 record. GBA Lions at the other side keep the third position with five games lost. Brno 2 are looking forward to face Litomerice (#6) on the road in the next round. GBA Lions will play against Novy Jicin and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between Top Four teams took place in Zlin. 3rd placed host Zlin (12-11) was smashed by second ranked Loko Plzen (14-9) 88-63. Center Karel Ausprunk (202-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side and Jaroslav Lejsek accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds. Center Tomas Voslajer (211-1990) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds for Zlin in the defeat. Zlin's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Loko Plzen maintains second place with 14-9 record having eight points less than leader Liberec, which they share with Litomerice. Zlin at the other side keeps the third position with 11 games lost. They share it with Opava 2010 and Liberec. Loko Plzen will play against Opava 2010 (#4) at home in the next round. Zlin will play against the league's leader Polabi in Nymburk and it may be a tough game between close rivals. 1Liga top team - Svitavy (22-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Litomerice (14-9) 100-66. The best player for the winners was Jakub Jokl who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds. Svitavy's coach Peter Balint felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pavel Grunt produced 9 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Svitavy maintains first place with 22-1 record. Loser Litomerice dropped to the second position with nine games lost. They share it with Loko Plzen. Svitavy will meet league's second-placed Sokol Pisek on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Litomerice will play against Brno 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: Pardubice won against SP Basket on the opponent's court 90-81. Ostrava unfortunately lost to Chomutov in a home game 87-95. Prostejov recorded a loss to Sojky P. on the road 61-63. Bottom-ranked Vysocina was defeated by Liberec on its own court 71-80. Sokol Pisek smashed Novy Jicin in a road game 104-84. Olomouc Bbal lost to Polabi at home 67-77. The most impressive stats of the last round was 26 points and 6 rebounds by Dominik Plesingr of Vysocina. Group Place 13-20SP Basket - Pardubice 81-90Very expected game in Praha where 18th ranked SP Basket (5-18) was defeated by fourteenth ranked Pardubice (8-14) 90-81 on Friday. The best player for the winners was guard Filip Novotny (192-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Power forward Tomas Novak (203-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Four Pardubice players scored in double figures. Forward Filip Staniszewski (175-2002) produced 20 points and 5 assists and swingman Lukas Hrebik (183-2002) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pardubice maintains fourteenth place with 8-14 record. Loser SP Basket keeps the eighteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Sojky P.. Pardubice will meet at home Chomutov (#15) in the next round. SP Basket will play against Prostejov and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: SP Basket: S.Filip 20+3reb+5ast, J.Matous 15+3reb+2ast, H.Lukas 14+7reb+3ast, M.Kainc 9+7reb, B.Vojtech 9+7reb+3ast, R.Tadeas 5+6reb Pardubice: F.Novotny 26+11reb+1ast, N.Tomas 16+13reb, L.Adam 15+4reb+4ast, M.Radovan 13+4reb+9ast, S.Marek 7+4reb+1ast, F.Tomas 4+2reb Ostrava - Chomutov 87-95 Rather predictable result when fifteenth ranked Chomutov (7-15) defeated on the road 17th ranked Ostrava (6-17) 95-87 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was swingman David Zikla (203-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Petr Machac (199-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Four Chomutov players scored in double figures. Chomutov's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard David Jakel (186-1999) produced 33 points (!!!) and point guard Jan Stehlik (184-1986) added 25 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Chomutov have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fifteenth place with 7-15 record. Loser Ostrava keeps the seventeenth position with 17 games lost. Chomutov will meet higher ranked Pardubice (#14) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ostrava will play against Liberec and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ostrava: D.Jakel 33+1reb+1ast, J.Stehlik 25+6reb+3ast, M.Jan 11+6reb+1ast, V.Jan 6+7reb, W.Artur 6+5reb, P.Stepan 4+2reb+2ast Chomutov: D.Zikla 24+10reb, P.Machac 19+10reb, S.Gareis 17+4reb+1ast, H.Jiri 12+3reb+1ast, R.Lukas 8+2reb, L.Bobek 5+3reb+1ast Sojky P. - Prostejov 63-61 There was a minor upset when 16th ranked Prostejov (6-16) was edged on the road by nineteenth ranked Sojky P. (5-18) 63-61 on Sunday. Sojky P. forced 19 Prostejov turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Ladislav Novak (198-2004) who scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Ondrej Plasil (191-2004) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Adam Klepac (194-2000) produced 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Petr Dokoupil (191-1988) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Sojky P. moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with SP Basket. Prostejov lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 16 games lost. Sojky P. will meet higher ranked Pardubice (#14) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Prostejov will play against SP Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Prostejov: P.Dokoupil 14+6reb+1ast, A.Klepac 11+6reb+5ast, S.Jakub 8+5reb+1ast, K.Ondrej 8+3reb, R.Jakub 8+2reb+1ast, S.Jakub 6+1reb Sojky P.: N.Ladislav 15+8reb+1ast, P.Ondrej 12+6reb+3ast, B.Pavel 10+4reb+1ast, C.Witold 8+1reb, S.Nikita 7+2reb+1ast, G.Tomas 6+7reb+2ast Vysocina - Liberec 71-80 Everything went according to plan in Jihlava where thirteenth ranked Liberec (12-11) beat bottom-ranked Vysocina (1-22) 80-71 on Friday. Liberec made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Tomas Stibor (184-1998) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Center Tomas Bim (202-1995) chipped in 15 points. Five Liberec players scored in double figures. Guard Dominik Plesingr (188-2000) produced 26 points and 6 rebounds and center Pavel Ciha (201-1992) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Vysocina's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Liberec have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Zlin and Opava 2010. Vysocina lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Liberec will meet at home Ostrava (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vysocina will play against Chomutov and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Vysocina: D.Plesingr 26+6reb, O.Manak 15+2reb, P.Ciha 8+9reb, N.Ondrej 6+3reb, P.Vincent 6+4reb, J.Knetl 5+3reb Liberec: S.Tomas 18+6reb, T.Bim 15+4reb, J.Hojdar 13+3reb, O.Jan 11+1reb, O.Vycha 10+4reb, K.Vladimir 4+4reb+2ast Group Place 1-6Svitavy - Litomerice 100-661Liga top team - Svitavy (22-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Litomerice (14-9) 100-66. Svitavy dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Litomerice's 26 and made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Litomerice 42-27 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Svitavy looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Litomerice's players. The best player for the winners was forward Jakub Jokl (208-1996, college: Utah) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Pavel Slezak (186-1984) chipped in 31 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Svitavy's coach Peter Balint felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international center Pavel Grunt (208-1994) produced 9 points and 9 rebounds and forward Jan Madera (196-1999) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Svitavy maintains first place with 22-1 record. Loser Litomerice dropped to the second position with nine games lost. They share it with Loko Plzen. Svitavy will meet league's second-placed Sokol Pisek on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Litomerice will play against Brno 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Litomerice: M.Sotnar 15+1ast, Z.Vojtech 13+1reb, J.Madera 11+5reb+3ast, P.Grunt 9+9reb+2ast, J.Dvoracek 6+2reb+3ast, K.Petr 6+7reb+1ast Svitavy: P.Slezak 31+4reb+3ast, J.Jokl 30+12reb+1ast, M.Novak 11+6reb+6ast, K.Bata 8+5reb+3ast, S.Jiri 6+3ast, J.Hlobil 6+5reb Novy Jicin - Sokol Pisek 84-104 There was no surprise when 5th ranked Novy Jicin (14-8) was outplayed at home by second ranked Sokol Pisek (21-2) 104-84 on Friday. Sokol Pisek dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Novy Jicin's 36. Sokol Pisek forced 20 Novy Jicin turnovers and outrebounded them 50-30 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sokol Pisek looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Vojtech Sykora (189-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Martin Svoboda (202-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Matyas Janu (179-2002) produced 20 points and 5 rebounds and guard Kevin Tyml (195-2001) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Sokol Pisek maintains second place with 21-2 record behind leader Liberec. Loser Novy Jicin keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Sokol Pisek will meet at home league's leader Svitavy in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Novy Jicin will play against GBA Lions (#3) in Jindrichuv Hradec and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Novy Jicin: J.Matyas 20+5reb+1ast, S.Matej 19+3reb+1ast, P.Gianluca 16+3reb+2ast, T.Kevin 15+6reb+3ast, J.Ricka 6+2reb+4ast, L.Bukovjan 4+2reb+4ast Sokol Pisek: V.Sykora 23+11reb+4ast, S.Martin 17+12reb+4ast, S.Borovka 15+5reb+4ast, P.Englicky 13+7reb+1ast, P.Slechta 10+2reb+2ast, S.Josef 10+2reb+3ast Brno 2 - GBA Lions 82-74 The game between third ranked GBA Lions (18-5) and fourth ranked Brno 2 (16-7) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. GBA Lions were defeated by Brno 2 in a tough game in Brno 74-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of GBA Lions. Brno 2 forced 22 GBA Lions turnovers. 28 personal fouls committed by GBA Lions helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Petr Krivanek (185-2003) stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners and center Jaroslav Kubin (205-2000) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists. Four Brno 2 players scored in double figures. Brno 2's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lithuanian Rokas Jocys (195-2004) responded with 27 points and 5 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and point guard Daniel Kolbl (190-2003) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Brno 2 maintains fourth place with 16-7 record. GBA Lions at the other side keep the third position with five games lost. Brno 2 are looking forward to face Litomerice (#6) on the road in the next round. GBA Lions will play against Novy Jicin and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: GBA Lions: J.Rokas 27+4reb+5ast, O.Jordan 11+4reb+1ast, K.Daniel 10+5reb+1ast, K.Pavlo 9+2reb, L.Singleton 7+4reb+1ast, L.Linhart 3+5reb+3ast Brno 2: K.Petr 19+6reb+7ast, S.Simon 13+5reb+1ast, M.Sulc 12+8reb, J.Kubin 11+4reb+5ast, M.Jonas 8+4reb, S.Jan 7+4reb Group Place 7-12Zlin - Loko Plzen 63-88The game between Top Four teams took place in Zlin. 3rd placed host Zlin (12-11) was smashed by second ranked Loko Plzen (14-9) 88-63. Loko Plzen dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Zlin's 28. They outrebounded Zlin 41-30 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Loko Plzen players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Center Karel Ausprunk (202-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side and forward Jaroslav Lejsek (198-1990) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds. Five Loko Plzen players scored in double figures. Center Tomas Voslajer (211-1990) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and David Nehoda (193-1991) added 17 points respectively for Zlin in the defeat. Zlin's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Loko Plzen maintains second place with 14-9 record having eight points less than leader Liberec, which they share with Litomerice. Zlin at the other side keeps the third position with 11 games lost. They share it with Opava 2010 and Liberec. Loko Plzen will play against Opava 2010 (#4) at home in the next round. Zlin will play against the league's leader Polabi in Nymburk and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Zlin: D.Nehoda 17+4reb+3ast, T.Voslajer 10+12reb+3ast, D.Szarowski 8+3reb+3ast, S.Adam 7+2reb, M.Daniel 7+2reb+1ast, M.Jedovnicky 6+4reb+1ast Loko Plzen: J.Lejsek 18+6reb+2ast, K.Ausprunk 17+10reb+9ast, M.Mach 14+7reb+1ast, V.Honomichl 14+3reb+4ast, J.Zeman 12+6reb+6ast, R.Jirak 8+5reb+1ast Olomouc Bbal - Polabi 67-77 No shocking result in a game when first ranked Polabi (15-8) won against on the road 5th ranked Olomouc Bbal (10-13) 77-67 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Slovakian forward David Novak (195-2003) who scored 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. Martin Kolar (199-1998) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Erik Klepac (199-2000) produced 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Adam Srnik (187-2002) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Polabi maintains first place with 15-8 record. Loser Olomouc Bbal keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. They share it with USK Praha B. Polabi will meet at home Zlin (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Olomouc Bbal will play against USK Praha B and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Olomouc Bbal: S.Adam 12+7reb, J.Nosek 11+1reb+2ast, E.Klepac 11+8reb+5ast, Z.Dominik 10+6reb+3ast, J.Kotala 9+7reb+3ast, E.Scripcaru 8+6reb+1ast Polabi: N.David 34+9reb+2ast, M.Kolar 15+12reb+2ast, T.Mikula 11+9reb, M.Tomas 8, N.Pavel 8+3reb+3ast, O.Jakub 1+4reb |
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| Ian DuBose claims Danish BasketLigaen weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 23-year old guard had the game-high 16 points adding six rebounds and four assists for Naestved in his team's victory, helping them to crush Herlev (#6, 11-12) with 22-point margin 101-79. Naestved is placed at 2nd position in Danish BasketLigaen. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier in Second Stage. Naestved will need more victories to improve their 18-5 record. DuBose turned to be Naestved's top player in his first season with the team. Wake Forest University graduate has very impressive stats this year. DuBose is in league's top in points (9th best: 16.4ppg), assists (5th best: 6.0apg) and averages solid 54.1% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Jordan Naughton (208-F-1997) of Amager. Naughton impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Amager lost that game 86-94 to Copenhagen (9-14). 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. Naughton is one of the most experienced players at Amager and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. University of Wyoming alumni Naughton played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. The third best performed player last round was American Keane Thomann (211-C-1989) of BAC (#3). Thomann scored 24 points and grabbed fourteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Thomann's great performance BAC lost 73-89 to Amager (#10, 4-18). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of BAC not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 15 games, recording just seven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Thomann could try to bring BAC's a little bit higher in the standings. Thomann has a very solid season. In 18 games in Denmark he scored 13.7ppg. He also has 6.5rpg and FGP: 57.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Christian Keeling (190-G-1998) of Horsens IC - 23 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Kentwan Smith (203-F-1991) of Svendborg - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Simon Schwartz (205-F-2004) of Vaerlose - 15 points and 10 rebounds 7. Jermaine Marrov) of Svendborg - 25 points and 8 assists 8. Mikkel Hauge (192-G-1999) of Vaerlose - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Darko Jukic (199-F-1990) of Bakken - 15 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Jordan Johnson (198-G-1998) of Amager - 19 points, 8 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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| Shockers Pull Away In OT for Win Over Bulls - by Eurobasket News |
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The NOVA Bulls led by Rookie Earnest Jenkins Jr. had 5 players in double figures however it wasn't enough to hold off the Hartford Shockers in Overtime in an entertaining Mid-Atlantic contest that saw multiple lead changes in Gainesville VA. In a defense stand-off, the score at the end of the 1st quarter was 23-23 as both teams were figuring one another out. After exchanging leads with the highest lead going into halftime being Hartford by 7 points, the Shockers went into half time with a 53-50 lead led by Tylon Smith (6'2''-G-1992, college: S.Connecticut, agency: Interperformances), Jr. with 15 points and Saul Phiri (6'4''-G-1997, college: La Salle) with 11. The Bulls were led by Earnest Jenkins Jr. with 10 points and fellow 1st year player Julian Washington with 9 points. The Shockers jumped out on an 11-0 run to start the 3rd to push the lead up 14 before the Bulls turned up the intensity defensively to bring the lead back to down to 7 going into the final stanza. The Bulls took the lead half way into the 4th quarter led by 10 straight points by 6'6" Swingman Jonathan Sula (F). Both teams had a chance to ice the game near the end of regulation. Off a Shockers miss, Jerry Carter (16 points, 8 rebs) received the ball with 27 seconds left, used a high ball screen and narrowly missed a go ahead 3 pointer with 11 seconds to go. The rebound was secured by Shockers big man Chase Danielson (6'2''-G) who passed the ball up to Mike Mallory whose 3 at the buzzer was wide left. In overtime it was 2 big three pointers from reserve Shockers guard Scottie Dulaire and a number of timely rebounds that secured the victory for the Shockers. Courtesy of: ECBL |
| Zombies Move to 2-0 with Win over Red Rose - by Eurobasket News |
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The depth and size of the 2023 Western Mass Zombies' roster was on full display Saturday night, as a dozen players scored in a 126-109 victory over the Red Rose Thunder in East Coast Basketball League Mid-Atlantic Conference action at the South End Community Center. Five Zombies scored in double figures, paced by newcomer Ty Flowers, who followed up his 32-point debut effort last week with 30 points Saturday, including a half-dozen 3-pointers. He also grabbed 18 rebounds. Kuran Iverson (6'9''-PF-1995, college: URI) scored 28 points, while co-captain Robby Jones (5'10''-PG, college: Westfield St.) netted 15 points, many created in transition after tenacious defense. Chris Baldwin (6'9''-F) of Springfield tallied 13 points, while Terrance Thompson (5'9''-PG, college: New England C.) canned 10, all in the fourth quarter. Western Mass jumped to a 20-point advantage over the visitors from Pennsylvania in the first quarter, ending the first 12 minutes with a 33-18 lead. The Thunder trimmed the deficit to 13 at 63-50 heading into intermission. The Zombies quickly got back into high gear offensively after halftime, opening up an 89-70 margin by the end of the third quarter. In the final period, Red Rose did not get back within 20 until the final minute. Chris Bailey of the Thunder took game scoring honors with 33 points. Western Mass (2-0) takes to the road for the first time Saturday, traveling about 30 miles south to face the rival Hartford Shockers. Game time is slated for 5 p.m. at East Catholic High School in Manchester. Courtesy of: ECBL |
| Pirates Knock off Magic In Home Opener - by Eurobasket News |
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The Coastal Elite Pirates hosted the Garden City Magic Sunday in their home opener. The Pirates started out strong & never looked back and cruised to a 123-107 win over the Magic. It was a great team effort with multiple pirates scoring in double figures with Darius Lee (6'8''-G-1998) leading the way with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Jake Brownlee scored 19 points for the winner and Nigel Chaney (6'2''-G-1998, college: Voorhees) and Karon Wright (6'0''-PG) combined for 26 with each scoring 13. The overall game high was by Chris Jones of the Garden City Magic who finished with 26. Come catch your Pirates back in action this weekend with a double header against the Florence Wildcats on 3/18 and the Carolina Thunder on 3/19 Game details to be announced! Courtesy of: ECBL |
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| Reece's double-double lands him 1st Division B Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 44 points and 19 rebounds, while his team crushed MuKi (#14, 6-14) with 18-point margin 91-73. Kataja Ta. is placed at 7th position in Finnish 1st Division B. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Kataja Ta. will need more victories to improve their 12-9 record. Reece turned to be Kataja Ta.'s top player in his first season with the team. Talladega College graduate has very impressive stats this year. Reece is league's best scorer averaging so far 25.3ppg and leads league in rebounds with 13.8rpg. Reece is in league's top in and averages solid 1.5bpg,2.2spg and 70.1% FGP. Second best performed player last round was David Gonzalvez (193-G-1987) of Raholan P.. He is American guard in his first season at Raholan P.. In the last game Gonzalvez recorded impressive triple-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. It was enough for Raholan P. to edge slightly lower-ranked Pantterit (#8, 11-9) by 3 points 82-79. Raholan P.'s 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 13-8 record is not bad and everything may still change. Gonzalvez is one of the most experienced players at Raholan P. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Kalle Koivunen (190-G-2002) of league's leader JyWe. Koivunen got into 30-points club by scoring 36 points in the last round. He went also for seven rebounds . Despite Koivunen's great performance JyWe lost 70-76 to the lower-ranked Leppavaaran P. (#12, 8-13). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing JyWe needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 15 victories and 6 lost games. Koivunen has a very solid season. In 10 games in Finland he scored 18.7ppg. He also has FGP: 57.8% and 3PT: 49.4%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Ryan Batte (198-F) of Korinokia - 22 points and 15 rebounds 5. Jouko Jarvinen (192-G) of PuHu Juniorit - 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Jake Newman (198-F-1994) of Karkkila - 17 points and 11 rebounds 7. Aku Valimaki (194-F-2001) of PuHu Juniorit - 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Arinze Obiora (196-F-1997) of HyPo - 26 points and 6 rebounds 9. Ville Tolonen (192-G-2003) of Team Pajulahti - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists 10. Alexander Aglassinger (198-C-2001) of MuKi - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Finnish 1st Division A round 21 best performance: Jordan Perkins - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old player got a double-double of 29 points and 13 assists, while his team crushed Kouvot Ak. (#11, 5-16) with 21-point margin 104-83. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Raiders Basket maintains the 10th position in Finnish 1st Division A. Raiders Basket is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 8-13 record. In the team's last game Perkins had a remarkable 85.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Raiders Basket's top player in his first season with the team. Former Longwood College star has very solid stats this year. Perkins is in league's top in points (5th best: 25.4ppg), rebounds (9th best: 8.7rpg) and averages impressive 56.3% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Teemu Kristeri (195-F-2002) of Kouvot Ak.. Kristeri had a very good evening with a double-double of 40 points and 18 rebounds. Bad luck as Kouvot Ak. lost that game 83-104 to slightly higher-ranked Raiders Basket (#10, 8-13). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. But Kouvot Ak. left the very bottom place moving slightly to 11th position. 16 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Kouvot Ak. managed to get this year. Kristeri is well-known at Kouvot Ak. and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Zach Naylor (203-G) of Huima (#4). Naylor got into 30-points club by scoring 35 points in the last round. He went also for eighteen rebounds and nine assists. Despite Naylor's great performance Huima lost 91-98 to the lower-ranked Raiders Basket (#10, 8-13). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Huima needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 14 victories and 7 lost games. Naylor has a great season in Finland. After 21 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 27.0ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 15.2rpg (#1 in league). He also has 2.3spg and FGP: 61.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Chris Paul (199-F) of Kipina - 25 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists 5. Brian Cameron (188-G-1997) of Kipina - 28 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists 6. Aarni Korkiatupa (198-G-2002) of Kouvot Ak. - 22 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Devaughn Jenkins (201-F-1995) of Raiders Basket - 29 points and 22 rebounds 8. Eldar Skamo (198-F-1986) of ToPo Juniorit - 21 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Ar'Mond Davis (196-G-1995) of Kipina - 27 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Lenni Hervola (179-PG-2003) of HNMKY - 31 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Leray's double-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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19-year old point guard Matheo Leray (190-PG-2003) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's best team Cholet and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 23. He got a double-double of 26 points and 10 assists, while his team crushed Limoges CSP (#4, 16-7) with 23-point margin 93-70. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Cholet to consolidate first place in the French league. Cholet has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 21-2. In the team's last game Leray had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 11 attempts. He turned to be Cholet's top player in his first season with the team. Leray has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in assists (3rd best: 8.1apg) and averages solid 2.5spg and 51.5% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Elian Benitez (180-PG-2003) of Bourg. He is a guard in his first season at Bourg. In the last game Benitez recorded impressive double-double of 30 points and 13 assists. Of course he led Bourg to another comfortable win 104-86 over the higher-ranked Blois (#3, 16-6) being unquestionably team leader. Bourg's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 15-9 record is not bad and everything may still change. Benitez is a newcomer at Bourg and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.6ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 4.6rpg and 6.8apg. Third place about best performers goes to Maxim Ilvovskiy (203-C/F-2002) of Strasbourg (#11). Ilvovskiy showcased his all-around game by recording 16 points, fifteen rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. He was a key player of Strasbourg, leading his team to a 92-78 easy win against the lower-ranked Paris BA (#18, 1-22). The chances of Strasbourg ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 13 games, recording just ten victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Ilvovskiy could help Strasbourg to bring them higher in the standings. Ilvovskiy has a very solid season. In 18 games in France he scored 15.1ppg. He also has 7.8rpg and FGP: 55.6%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Michael Belle (200-F-2003) of Strasbourg - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Guillaume Grotzinger (195-F/G-2004) of Nancy - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists 6. Yves Mballa (199-SF-2003) of Nancy - 20 points and 11 rebounds 7. Mathias Van Den Beemt (213-C/F-2001) of Le Mans - 12 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Lucas Dufeal (204-F-2003) of Cholet - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Nathan Vincennes (200-PF-2003) of Dijon - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Alexandre Bouzidi (196-F-2004) of Roanne - 11 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Andell Cumberbatch claims French NM1 weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 29-year old had a double-double of 20 points and fourteen rebounds, while his team beat Loon-Plage (#7, 0-1), Second Stage bottom-ranked team 82-76. Rouen is placed at 4th position in French NM1. But it's just the very beginning of the Second Stage and Rouen won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. Cumberbatch turned to be Rouen's top player in his first season with the team. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American Joe Burton (203-C/F-1990, agency: GoEmpire Group) of Orchies. Burton impressed basketball fans with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as Orchies lost that game 76-86 to Vitre (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. Burton is a newcomer at Orchies and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.0ppg (#1). His other stats are also decent: 11.7rpg and 4.1apg. The third best performed player last round was American Wendell Davis (197-G/F-1995) of Boulogne (#9). Davis scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Despite Davis' great performance Boulogne lost 71-93 to Lorient (#1, 1-0). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Boulogne can only dream about fighting for top spots in Group B. They have awful Second Stage losing so far all 1 games. Davis has individually a great season in France. After 27 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.7ppg (7th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Warren Racine (188-PG-1995) of Rueil - 27 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Yanik Blanc (188-G-1999) of Caen - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Valentin Bigote (196-SF-1992) of Le Havre - 26 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-F-1992) of Rennes - 18 points and 10 rebounds 8. Scott Suggs (197-F/G-1989) of Tours - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Fred Thomas (196-F-1993) of Le Havre - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Anthony Spinali (194-F-1997) of Feurs CTC - 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 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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| Linton Acliese III claims Georgian Superleague Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old forward had the game-high 30 points adding eight rebounds and three assists for Olimpi in his team's victory, helping them to beat Mega (#9, 6-11) 98-91. It allowed Olimpi to consolidate first place in the Georgian Superleague. Olimpi have a solid 13-3 record. In the team's last game Acliese III had a remarkable 100.0% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He turned to be Olimpi's top player in his first season with the team. Eastern Washington University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Acliese III is in league's top in points (2nd best: 22.5ppg) and averages solid 68.0% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was American power forward Marqus Gilson (196-F/C) of Mega. Gilson impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Mega lost that game 91-98 to the higher-ranked Olimpi (#1, 13-3). Mega is still second from the bottom in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 6-11 record. Gilson is a newcomer at Mega and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Isaiah Ellis (203-C/F-1995, agency: Interperformances) of Kavkasia (#3). Ellis scored 15 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Kavkasia, leading his team to a 96-74 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Cactus (#5, 9-8). Ellis has a great season in Georgia. After 15 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 11.2rpg (2nd best). He also has 1.3bpg and FGP: 67.2%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Kakhaber Jintcharadze (196-F/G-1993) of Kutaisi - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists 5. Kyle Riddley (192-G-1996) of Batumi - 20 points, 2 rebounds and 12 assists 6. Jordan Session (203-F/C-1996) of Batumi - 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Vakhtang Gogberashvili (202-F-2002) of Vera - 17 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Kendrick Thompson (193-G-1986) of Titebi - 29 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists 9. Ryan Allen (188-G-1998) of Cactus - 31 points and 2 rebounds 10. Lasha Mikeladze (201-C/F-2001) of Batumi - 21 points and 11 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| CJ Anderson (Art Giants Duesseldorf) Is A Versatile Player That Can Adjust To Anyone - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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One of the exciting aspects of pro sports in Germany for fans no matter if it's soccer, ice hockey or basketball is that your club can never take off a game. It isn't like in the NBA where a team like the Knicks in the past could flounder around for a few seasons and always play against a Golden State the next season, because in Germany if you struggle in a season, you can find yourself a league lower the next season and everything changes for that club especially financially. Pro A club Art Giants Duesseldorf a team that only some years ago were in the Regionalliga (4th division) and daydreaming of moving up made the jump up to the Pro A this season, but now are on the verge of moving down again as they currently are having a head to head battle with Leverkusen to remain in the league as Schwenningen is in last place and will be the first team to move down. Of course, it is double bitter when you play your heart out and lose by 1 point on back to back weekends against Tuebingen and Giessen. One player who is in the middle of the drama has been C.J. Anderson (197-G-1996, college: UMass, agency: One Motive Sports) an American who is in his third professional season after playing in Hungry and Austria and came in January to help in the stretch run. The Pro A is an underrated league that has many very talented American guards that could play in the top league easyCredit BBL. Despite coming in late, he has played solidly in the Pro A. He probably could of played somewhere earlier, but it was more about not going somewhere and then seeing quickly having made the wrong decision. 'Yes it was more about the right fit and staying ready when the call comes. I enjoyed the fact I was able to spend time with family', said C.J. Anderson. So far he is giving his all and has played solidly in the Pro A averaging 10,1ppg, 4,5rpg, 2,9apg and 1,0spg. 'My role is to be a playmaker and defend. It's easy to score when you're surrounded by shooters and guys that can create their own shot as well. Basketball is basketball. You adjust to the level just by playing the game. I embrace any challenge', warned C.J. Anderson. Of course being able to play with 2 high quality players like Booker Coplin and Ryan Richmond has sweetened the experience. 'It's been great to play with those guys. It was easy to build chemistry with them both. I appreciate that they have accepted me to be able to play my game in order to compliment theirs', added C.J. Anderson. C.J. Anderson who lists Trae Young and Jordan McCrae as the toughest players that he ever faced on the court is a 26 year old 197cm guard that was born on May 10th, 1996 in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Whitehaven high school and then enjoyed a 4 year career at the University of Massachusetts (NCAA) from 2014-2018 playing a total of 125 NCAA games. He did not have a big offensive scoring role in his first 3 seasons. He averaged 10 minutes in his first season and then they rose to 24 and 21 minutes. He never averaged more than 4,9ppg in his first 3 seasons. 'It was tough because I had to wait my turn. It's not easy coming from being one of the best in your high school to having to understand that it's all about timing and patience', stated C.J. Anderson. But in his senior year, he finally got a real chance logging 35 minutes per game and averaging 11.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.9apg, FGP: 42.6%, 3PT: 40.5%, FT: 81.3%. 'My senior year I was given an opportunity to go out there and go to work. We didn't have a huge roster so I was asked to do more and be myself', remembered C.J. Anderson. In his senior year he scored in double figures in 19 games including hitting Quinnipiac for 23 points in a tough 68-66 loss, Richmond for 22 points in a 25 point loss, but helped beat La Salle scoring 21 points in a great 69-67 win. After playing his first 3 years for Derek Kellogg, he finally got the trust from Matt McCall in his senior year. 'The best advice I was given by him was to go out there and just have fun. He saw I was playing a little tense for a period of time and told me to remember why I started to play the game', said C.J. Anderson who remembers beating teammate Carl Pierre in every 1-1 match they played against each other. The American who lists Michael Jordan , Kareem Abdul Jabaar , Lebron James, and Stephen Curry on his personal NBA Mount Rushmore began his professional career in 2018 in the G-League. He split time with the Erie Bay Hawks (NBA G League) averaging 2.8ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.4apg, and in March'19 signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce (NBA G League) averaging 2.3ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.0apg. He surely wished for a different type of rookie season, but in the long run, it was an learning experience for him. 'It was a tough situation. You had to learn how to adjust to when it's your time in the G league. You could have 5 straight games where you play none or 5 minutes and then the next the team needs you to play 25 minutes. You have to take advantage of that opportunity. The NBA is the greatest experience of my life. The whole lifestyle and resources there are the best I've ever been a part of', stressed C.J. Anderson. He was able to learn from ex NBA player Calbert Cheaney and simply will never forget having received the opportunity to be part of a NBA farm team. 'He was a very down to earth man. He was always giving advice and didn't mind helping me with my game or just studying the game. I realized I was part of a NBA organization by the way they took care of the players. The best experience was when it was time to play the game we had everything and more for what we needed for the game', remembered C.J. Anderson. The big guard who lists Leron Black , Chris Chiozza , Anton Beard , Marcanvis Hymon , and Jaylen Adams as his 5 best teammates of all-time came overseas in 2021 and played with Oroszlanyi Sportegylet E Lions (Hungary) averaging 9.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.9apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 54.1%, 3PT: 32.4%, FT: 74.7%. Every American has that first wake up call where he senses that there is a culture shock and not necessarily a Mcdonalds around the corner. 'My wake up call was when I first got into my home and realized that everything was totally different from America', said C.J. Anderson. He scored in double figures in 14 games including 22 points against DEAC and 22 points against ZTE KK and even had a Kevin Love type of game hauling down 21 boards against PVSK-Veolia. Last season he made the jump to team Basket Swans Gmunden (Austria-BSL) averaging 9.9ppg, 4.6rpg, 4.1apg, FGP: 55.4%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 60.7%. He was able to celebrate his first chip winning the Super Cup. 'It was a great experience winning the SuperCup. We will remember the entire atmosphere and feeling of winning such a special accomplishment', added C.J. Anderson. He was surrounded with serious talent in Gmunden with talented guards Stephon Jelks and Eric Washington who are making their marks in the easyCredit BBL this season. Being able to hold his own against guys like this gives him hope to continue to move up he basketball ladder. 'I'm so happy for Stephon. He is my brother for life and I'm so happy that he has this opportunity. I want to have the opportunity to play a role in the NBA or play in the EuroLeague or Australia NBL. I saw that Eric was special. His mindset was on another level. That's what takes you there. The talent was already there. It's all about when you're given the opportunity', stated C.J. Anderson. The Tennessee native who has Michael Jordan as his GOAT and feels that the classic movie Coming To America should have been left along is a big guard who models his game around John Wall and Herbert Jones. 'I love to facilitate , score , and defend at a very high level', warned C.J. Anderson. He is a very versatile player and like all Americans has a high self-confidence rate and knows he can impact the game in many ways. 'My biggest strength is that I can do it all and that I can play alongside all. It helps a lot that I can adjust with anyone', commented C.J. Anderson. His versatility is also a part of his game that will continue to affect his defensive game and most likely how well he can move up the basketball ladder and recommend himself for greater tasks in higher leagues. 'My versatility is what helps me. I can play and defend the 1-4. I truly believe it can help with being able to mix and match with different 5's on the court', warned C.J. Anderson. In in the NCAA, he shot the ball at 40% from outside, but as a professional overseas, his three point shooting continues to be a work in progress. Currently he is shooting only 11,1% from outside. 'I want to improve shooting the 3. I can shoot the ball but I enjoy finishing with contact and taking The mid range pull up', stated C.J. Anderson. It will be interesting how C.J. Anderson finishes up his third professional season overseas in Germany with the ART Giants Duesseldorf. He won a title last season in Austria and won't do it this season in Germany, but helping save the team from moving back to the Pro B will be worth as much as a title in Duesseldorf. |
| Kone's 31-point game gives him ProA Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 31 points adding two rebounds and six assists for Karlsruhe PS in his team's victory, helping them to beat Vechta (#1, 21-5) 92-81. Karlsruhe PS is placed at 5th position in German ProA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Karlsruhe PS will need more victories to improve their 15-11 record. In the team's last game Kone had a remarkable 63.6% from 2-point range. He turned to be Karlsruhe PS's top player in his first season with the team. Bazoumana Kone averages this season 15.5ppg and 4.3apg. Second best performed player last round was Jacob Knauf (210-PF-1997) of Schwenningen. He is a forward in his first season at Schwenningen. In the last game Knauf recorded impressive 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Schwenningen lost that game 65-81 to the higher-ranked Bremerhaven (#9, 13-13). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Schwenningen is still at the dead bottom 18th position. 20 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Schwenningen managed to get this year. Knauf is a newcomer at Schwenningen and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to Zac Seljaas (203-SF-1997) of league's second-best Tuebingen. Seljaas scored 29 points. Despite Seljaas' great performance Tuebingen lost 82-98 to the lower-ranked Bochum (#11, 12-14). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Tuebingen needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 19 victories and 7 lost games. Seljaas has a great season in Germany. After 26 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.9ppg (9th best). He also has FGP: 57.1% and 3PT: 40.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Tanner Graham (200-PF-1996) of Dresden - 24 points and 6 rebounds 5. William Christmas (196-G-1996) of Artland - 16 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Hendrik Drescher (204-C-2000) of Bochum - 25 points and 5 rebounds 7. Ben Shungu (188-PG-1997) of Karlsruhe PS - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Jalen Bradley (185-PG-1993) of Bochum - 23 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Kadre Gray (186-G-1997) of Leverkusen - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Marko Bacak (210-C-1995) of Artland - 18 points and 7 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| ProB Round 22: SSV Lok Bernau defeat Rist Wedel in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Eleventh-ranked Rist Wedel (6-14) gave a tough game to first ranked SSV Lok Bernau (18-2) on Sunday. The visitors from Bernau managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected much easier game. American-Bosnian point guard Abdulah Kameric (192-2000) scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Isiah Small (202-1998, college: Texas St.) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Harrison Cleary (185-1997, college: UMC) responded with 19 points and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. SSV Lok Bernau have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-2 record. Rist Wedel lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 14 games lost. SSV Lok Bernau are looking forward to face league's second-placed Sixers in Sandersdorf in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rist Wedel will play on the road against Vechta-2 (#4) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Very important is a home loss of second ranked White Wings (17-3) against fourth ranked Coburg (12-9) on Saturday night. Host White Wings were defeated by Coburg in a tough game in Hanau 97-103. Spanish point guard Jose Carrasco (185-1994) notched 17 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and Leon Bulic supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Coburg's coach Jessica Miller allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 23 points and 5 assists by Philip Hecker (193-2002) did not help to save the game for White Wings. Coburg maintains fourth position with 12-9 record. White Wings at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. Coburg will play against Deisenhofen (#5) at home in the next round. White Wings will play against Speyer and hope to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Itzehoe between RheinStars and Eagles. Tenth ranked RheinStars (9-11) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Eagles (11-10). RheinStars managed to escape with a 3-point win 81-78 on Saturday evening. Rupert Hennen fired 26 points for the winners. Emil Marshall produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. RheinStars moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Schwelm. Loser Eagles dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with Oberhaching and Bball Loewen. RheinStars will meet at home higher ranked TKS 49ers (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Eagles will play against Wolmirstedt and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: TKS 49ers lost to Rhoendorf on the opponent's court 82-88. Iserlohn were outscored by Vechta 2 in a home game 67-86. Schwelm recorded a loss to BSW Sixers on the road 83-74. Herford was defeated by Wolmirstedt on its own court 73-88. Ludwigsburg smashed Ehingen in a road game 85-58. Leitershofen won against Speyer at home 98-88. Frankfurt Jrs managed to outperform FC Bayern 2 on the opponent's court 82-72. Oberhaching managed to beat SC Wizards in a home game 92-76. Bball Loewen crushed OrangeAcad. on the road 103-78. The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by Guy Landry Edi of Bball Loewen. Rhoendorf - TKS 49ers 88-82 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Dragons Rhoendorf and 6th ranked TKS 49ers had identical 11-8 record. This time Dragons Rhoendorf used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Stahnsdorf 88-82 on Saturday night. Dragons Rhoendorf looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American point guard Devon Goodman (184-1997, college: Pennsylvania) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Swedish forward Zaba Bangala (202-2001) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Dragons Rhoendorf players scored in double figures. Ukrainian point guard Andriy Kozhemiakin (190-1996, agency: BIG) produced 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Lukas Wagner (193-2001) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Dragons Rhoendorf (12-8) moved-up to third place, which they share with Frankfurt Jrs. Loser TKS 49ers keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Dragons Rhoendorf will meet Giessen Pointers (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TKS 49ers will play against RheinStars (#9) in Koeln and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: TKS 49ers: A.Kozhemiakin 34+6reb+7ast, L.Wagner 15+4reb+1ast, R.Jorch 10+4reb+1ast, Y.Hildebrandt 8+5reb+3ast, V.Saldern Ferdinand 7+3reb+1ast, L.Hampl 6+1reb+2ast Rhoendorf: Z.Bangala 19+7reb+1ast, D.Goodman 19+4reb+12ast, F.Koch 18+4reb+5ast, P.Albrecht 17+5reb+1ast, F.Wendeler 4+6reb+2ast, N.Buchholz 4+2reb+3ast Iserlohn - Vechta 2 67-86 Very predictable result in Iserlohn where fourth ranked Vechta-2 (12-7) smashed 9th ranked Kangaroos (9-12) 86-67 on Saturday. They outrebounded Kangaroos 43-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. Vechta-2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Kevin Smit (182-1991) fired 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American guard JJ Culver (193-1997, college: WBU) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Culver is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Michael Cubbage (193-1998, college: SFC) produced 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Croatian-Bosnian Marko Boksic (203-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Vechta-2 and four Kangaroos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vechta-2 have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Vechta-2 maintains fourth position with 12-7 record. Kangaroos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with 12 games lost. Vechta-2 will meet at home Rist Wedel (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kangaroos will have a break next round. Top scorers: Iserlohn: M.Cubbage 20+6reb+4ast, S.Mpacko 13+3reb+2ast, M.Boksic 12+5reb+4ast, L.Emil 11+4reb, U.Ben 4+2reb, M.Elias 3+3reb+1ast Vechta 2: J.Culver 15+5reb+5ast, G.Johann 14+8reb+3ast, K.Smit 14+5reb+8ast, L.Okpara 13+4reb+1ast, B.Kaya 12+1reb+4ast, B.Karl 8+8reb Itzehoe - Koeln 78-81 A very close game took place in Itzehoe between RheinStars and Eagles. Tenth ranked RheinStars (9-11) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Eagles (11-10). RheinStars managed to escape with a 3-point win 81-78 on Saturday evening. Point guard Rupert Hennen (184-1997) fired 26 points for the winners. Canadian point guard Ali Sow (185-1998, college: Laurier) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds. Emil Marshall (198-2000) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Trey McBride (188-1997, college: Northwood) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. RheinStars moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Schwelm. Loser Eagles dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with Oberhaching and Bball Loewen. RheinStars will meet at home higher ranked TKS 49ers (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Eagles will play against Wolmirstedt and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Itzehoe: T.McBride 20+6reb+1ast, E.Marshall 18+5reb+5ast, S.Rombley 13+7reb, J.Fritsche 10+7reb+3ast, E.Nyberg 9+4reb+4ast, T.Moeller 6+1ast Koeln: R.Hennen 26+4reb+2ast, A.Sow 24+5reb+2ast, A.Onwuegbuzie 11+4reb+1ast, V.Seckendorff Jannis 10+4reb+1ast, E.Schmidt 6+10reb, A.Pilipovic 2+2ast BSW Sixers - Schwelm 83-74 Not a big story in a game in Sandersdorf where 8th ranked Schwelm (9-11) was defeated by second ranked Sixers (16-4) 83-74 on Sunday. Sixers outrebounded Schwelm 43-29 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Latvian Kristaps Kilps (196-2001) fired 25 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Donte Nicholas (196-1987, college: FPU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. American CJ Oldham (202-1991, college: Gannon) produced 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals and naturalized American Chris Frazier (182-1990, college: Dubuque) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Four Schwelm players scored in double figures. Sixers maintains second position with 16-4 record having just two points less than leader Koblenz. Loser Schwelm keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Koeln. Sixers will meet league's leader SSV Lok Bernau on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Schwelm will play against Herford (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Schwelm: C.Oldham 21+7reb+8ast, C.Frazier 18+4reb+2ast, V.Ziring 13+3reb+3ast, T.Hornscheidt 10, J.Boutte 6+8reb, M.Eichler 4+2reb+1ast BSW Sixers: K.Kilps 25+9reb+3ast, D.Nicholas 22+11reb, M.Rahn 16+9reb+2ast, M.Schneider 6+5reb+6ast, H.Warner 6+6reb, R.Hounnou 4+1reb+1ast Herford - Wolmirstedt 73-88 Everything went according to plan when third ranked Wolmirstedt (14-6) beat on the road 12th ranked Herford (2-18) 88-73 on Sunday. Wolmirstedt made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Wolmirstedt outrebounded Herford 40-27 including 27 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Martin Bogdanov (186-1992) fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. American Jordan Talbert (198-1991, college: MSSU) chipped in 22 points. Wolmirstedt's coach Eiko Potthast used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American Shawn Gulley (200-1993, college: Temple JC) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and Filmore Beck (190-1991) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Herford players scored in double figures. Wolmirstedt have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 14-6 record having four points less than leader Koblenz. Herford lost eleventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Wolmirstedt will meet at home Eagles (#7) in the next round. Herford will play against Schwelm (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Herford: F.Beck 19+4reb+4ast, M.Klesper 14+2reb+1ast, S.Gulley 14+12reb+3ast, D.Zvinklys 13+5reb, J.Mello-Klein 7+1reb+7ast, V.Volkus 6+2reb Wolmirstedt: J.Talbert 22+3reb+1ast, M.Bogdanov 22+7reb+9ast, K.Fabien 14+7reb, M.Begue 9+2reb+2ast, L.Hoppe 8+1reb, M.Fichtner 5+4reb Rist Wedel - Bernau 73-76 Eleventh-ranked Rist Wedel (6-14) gave a tough game to first ranked SSV Lok Bernau (18-2) on Sunday. The visitors from Bernau managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected much easier game. American-Bosnian point guard Abdulah Kameric (192-2000) scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Isiah Small (202-1998, college: Texas St.) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Harrison Cleary (185-1997, college: UMC) responded with 19 points and 7 assists and center Christian Okolie (206-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Rist Wedel players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. SSV Lok Bernau have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-2 record. Rist Wedel lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 14 games lost. SSV Lok Bernau are looking forward to face league's second-placed Sixers in Sandersdorf in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rist Wedel will play on the road against Vechta-2 (#4) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Rist Wedel: H.Cleary 19+7ast, M.Kozak 12+7reb+1ast, O.Christian 11+12reb+2ast, L.Hoffmann 10+3reb, M.Nagora 8+5reb+1ast, W.Justus 5+2ast Bernau: A.Kameric 21+5reb+5ast, I.Small 18+7reb+3ast, S.Rikus 14+5reb+1ast, R.Lanaras 9+5reb+2ast, A.Jonah 7+6reb+2ast, M.Friederici 4+1reb Ehingen - Ludwigsburg 58-85 There was an upset in Allmendingen where higher ranked Ehingen/Urspringschule (10-10) was outplayed by twelfth ranked Ludwigsburg (5-16) 85-58 on Saturday. Ludwigsburg forced 20 Ehingen/Urspringschule turnovers and outrebounded them 59-24 including a 23-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Nico Mojica (196-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Dutch Emmanuel Ugbo (201-2003) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Moritz Heck (201-2002) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Czech point guard Daniel Zacek (182-2001) added 12 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Ludwigsburg maintains twelfth position with 5-16 record. Loser Ehingen/Urspringschule dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Speyer. Ludwigsburg will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ehingen/Urspringschule will play against Loewen (#6) in Erfurt and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ehingen: H.Moritz 17+5reb+1ast, N.Vincent 13+3reb, D.Zacek 12+3reb+6ast, P.Finn 8, A.Jorke 5+3ast, P.Erik 3+1reb Ludwigsburg: U.Emmanuel 18+7reb+1ast, M.Nico 15+13reb+1ast, J.Patrick 11+6reb+7ast, D.Sousa Mikey 9+11reb+2ast, G.Cotoara 9+11reb, J.Aeneas 8+5reb+1ast Hanau - Coburg 97-103 Very important is a home loss of second ranked White Wings (17-3) against fourth ranked Coburg (12-9) on Saturday night. Host White Wings were defeated by Coburg in a tough game in Hanau 97-103. Coburg players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Spanish point guard Jose Carrasco (185-1994) notched 17 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and Croatian-Austrian center Leon Bulic (211-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Coburg's coach Jessica Miller allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 23 points and 5 assists by Philip Hecker (193-2002) did not help to save the game for White Wings. Point guard Sebastian Brach (190-2002) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Coburg maintains fourth position with 12-9 record. White Wings at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. Coburg will play against Deisenhofen (#5) at home in the next round. White Wings will play against Speyer and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Hanau: H.Philip 23+2reb+5ast, K.Gabriel 12+2reb+3ast, T.Martinez 12+2reb+2ast, B.Sebastian 12+5reb+3ast, S.Urbansky 11+5reb, D.Marko 11+4reb+1ast Coburg: B.Leon 18+8reb, J.Carrasco 17+2reb+9ast, S.Lorber 16+3reb+2ast, B.Tyreese 13+3reb+3ast, P.Adrian 12+2reb, W.Adrian 9+3reb+3ast Leitershofen - Speyer 98-88 There was a surprise result in Diedorf where eleventh ranked Kangaroos (8-12) won against higher ranked Speyer (10-10) 98-88 on Saturday. They outrebounded Speyer 38-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. American Teathloach Pal (206-1997, college: Sioux Falls) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Lucas Mayer (185-1999) chipped in 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. American Quadre Lollis Jr (196-1994, college: Presentation) produced 26 points and 4 assists and Dejan Bruce (207-2002) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kangaroos moved-up to ninth place. Loser Speyer dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Ehingen. Kangaroos will meet higher ranked Skyliners II (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Speyer will play against the league's second-placed White Wings (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Speyer: Q.Lollis Jr. 26+1reb+4ast, D.Aichele 17+2reb, D.Woodmore 11+3reb+4ast, B.Dejan 11+8reb+4ast, G.Niclas 9+1ast, J.Babic 4+6reb+3ast Leitershofen: L.Vincent Londene 22+2reb+4ast, T.Pal 20+18reb+3ast, L.Mayer 18+8reb+6ast, W.Jannik 12+2reb+1ast, M.Meo 8+3reb+1ast, T.Stjepan 6+1reb+1ast FC Bayern 2 - Frankfurt Jrs 72-82 Very expected game in Muenchen where 13th ranked Bayern (3-17) was defeated by fourth ranked Skyliners II (12-8) 82-72 on Monday. Skyliners II looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Nolan Adekunle (200-2002) fired 30 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Jordan Samare (202-2002) chipped in 20 points. Marco Frank (198-2003) produced 18 points and 7 rebounds and Alec Anigbata (198-2004) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Skyliners II have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Rhoendorf. Bayern lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. Skyliners II will meet at home Kangaroos (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Bayern will play against Arvato College Wizards (#11) in Karlsruhe and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: FC Bayern 2: A.Alec 20+3reb, F.Marco 18+7reb+2ast, L.Amar 13+2reb+6ast, D.Maxwell 10+5reb+4ast, P.Luca 7+3reb+1ast, Y.Desmond 2+3reb Frankfurt Jrs: A.Nolan 30+6reb+4ast, J.Samare 20+4reb+1ast, R.Alexander 11+8reb+2ast, N.Leonhardt 10+7reb+1ast, F.Hecker 5+4reb+2ast, A.Onyia 3+5ast Oberhaching - SC Wizards 92-76 Very predictable result when sixth ranked Deisenhofen (11-10) defeated at home 11th ranked Arvato College Wizards (7-13) 92-76 on Sunday. Deisenhofen made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Deisenhofen outrebounded Arvato College Wizards 40-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Bernhard Benke (208-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American Omari Knox (185-1986, college: Bloomfield) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Five Deisenhofen players scored in double figures. Deisenhofen's coach Mario Matic used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Johnson Olowookere (188-1996) produced 22 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and Vincent Hennen (190-2000) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Deisenhofen moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Itzehoe and Bball Loewen. Loser Arvato College Wizards dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with OrangeAcad.. Deisenhofen will meet higher ranked Coburg (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Arvato College Wizards will play against Bayern (#13) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SC Wizards: J.Olowookere 22+2reb+3ast, V.Hennen 17+1reb+4ast, C.Rupp 9+6reb+3ast, M.Nikolas 7+3reb, H.Jakob 7, K.Drammeh 6+5reb+1ast Oberhaching: O.Knox 20+6reb+2ast, M.Noeres 15+1ast, F.Fischer 15+5reb+2ast, B.Benke 15+15reb+1ast, J.Koegler 12+6reb+1ast, J.Dippold 4 OrangeAcad. - Bball Loewen 78-103 Not a big story in a game in Ulm where 10th ranked OrangeAcademy (7-13) was rolled over by fifth ranked Loewen (11-10) 103-78 on Sunday. Loewen dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to OrangeAcademy's 34. Loewen forced 23 OrangeAcademy turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Ivorian-French Guy Landry Edi (198-1988, college: Gonzaga) fired 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American Tyseem Lyles (185-1992, college: Mercy) chipped in 23 points and 5 steals. Austrian David Fuchs (203-2003) produced 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Lenny Liedtke (198-2004) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Loewen and four OrangeAcademy 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. Loewen have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 11-10 record, which they share with Itzehoe and Oberhaching. Loser OrangeAcademy keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with SC Wizards. Loewen will meet at home Ehingen/Urspringschule (#8) in the next round. OrangeAcademy will play against the league's leader Koblenz and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: OrangeAcad.: F.David 19+8reb+4ast, R.Marko 18+2reb+1ast, L.Lenny 14+6reb+3ast, D.Antonio 10+6reb+1ast, D.Pacome 6+2reb+2ast, L.Maximilian 3+1ast Bball Loewen: G.Landry Edi 24+7reb+7ast, T.Lyles 23+1reb+2ast, P.Dominykas 16+6reb+3ast, J.Heber 12+3reb+6ast, F.Otto 10+1reb, L.Schiller 8+1reb+2ast |
| NBBL Round 14: ALBA Berlin beat Berlin Braves in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Berlin: ALBA Berlin (#1) and Berlin Braves (#6). Berlin Braves were smashed at home by 44 points 64-108 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. ALBA Berlin dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Berlin Braves' 38. ALBA Berlin forced 38 Berlin Braves turnovers and outrebounded them 43-32 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Berlin Braves helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Rikus Schulte (206-2004) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Amon Doerries (206-2006) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Joel Mbappou (195-2005) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. ALBA Berlin (13-1) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Berlin Braves at the other side dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Muenchen. Second ranked FC Bayern faced 3rd ranked Ludwigsburg BBA. Host FC Bayern (10-4) defeated guests from Ludwigsburg (6-8) 80-64. Ukrainian power forward Desmond Yiamu (199-2006) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Christian Skladanowski contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Dutch center Moek Icke (213-2005) replied with 6 points and 12 rebounds for Ludwigsburg BBA. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. FC Bayern have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just three points less than leader Dresden. Ludwigsburg BBA at the other side dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Hamburg and Jena. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Jena. First ranked Urspring faced 4th ranked Jena. Guests from Urspring (11-3) defeated host Jena (6-8) 72-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jena. David Dostal scored 13 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Max Nwokedi responded with 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Urspring have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-3 record. Loser Jena keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Hamburg and Ludwigsburg BBA. Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Muenster defeated Leverkusen in a road game 84-79. Hamburg was beaten by Paderborn at home 73-85. Quakenbrueck destroyed Duesseldorf on the opponent's court 98-52. IBAM managed to outperform Tornados in a home game 90-80. Bayern managed to beat Tornados on the road 75-64. Group North ALeverkusen - Muenster 79-84There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Leverkusen (7-7) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Muenster (5-9) 84-79 on Sunday. Muenster forced 19 Leverkusen turnovers. Forward Oskar Humpert (201-2005) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Mats Niggemann (189-2005) chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Fotis Hristopoulos (193-2004) responded with 19 points and Dutch center Stef Van Bussel (208-2004) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Muenster moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Tornados. Loser Leverkusen keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Top scorers: Leverkusen: H.Fotis 19+2reb+1ast, V.Bussel Stef 12+9reb, K.Lars 10+1reb+1ast, N.Calin 10+5reb+5ast, O.Aime 8+6reb+2ast, O.Emre 7+1reb+3ast Muenster: H.Oskar 23+6reb+2ast, V.Paul 20+2reb+1ast, N.Mats 14+12reb+2ast, B.Johannes 10+1reb, Z.Carl 8+3reb+1ast, E.Lukas 7+8reb+3ast Hamburg - Paderborn 73-85 No shocking result in a game in Hamburg where third ranked Paderborn (9-5) defeated 5th ranked Piraten (6-8) 85-73 on Sunday. Jannis Ridder (194-2005) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Nicolas Marty (194-2005) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Four Paderborn players scored in double figures. Point guard Justus Waller (190-2005) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Mika Tangermann (207-2005) scored 6 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paderborn maintains third position with 9-5 record having four points less than leader Dresden. Loser Piraten dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Ludwigsburg BBA and Jena. Top scorers: Hamburg: W.Justus 13+6reb, M.Nelson 12+2reb+1ast, J.Benjamin 10+3reb+2ast, B.Jules 10+1reb+2ast, B.Noe 7+2reb+4ast, P.Simonas 6+1reb+1ast Paderborn: R.Jannis 21+6reb+3ast, M.Nicolas 19+4reb+2ast, P.Ben-Luca 14+6reb+2ast, M.Sebastian 10+3reb, H.Jakob 9, K.Agust 3+4reb+6ast Duesseldorf - Quakenbrueck 52-98 Very expected game when bottom-ranked Duesseldorf (0-14) was rolled over at home by second ranked Young Dragons (12-2) 98-52 on Sunday. Young Dragons dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Duesseldorf's 36. Young Dragons forced 26 Duesseldorf turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Young Dragons made 7 blocks. Center Johann Gruenloh (210-2005) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Kaya Bayram (186-2004) chipped in 19 points and 7 assists during the contest. Five Young Dragons players scored in double figures. E Kourisha responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and guard Paul Miller (180-2004) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Duesseldorf's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Young Dragons have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record behind leader Dresden. Loser Duesseldorf still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Top scorers: Duesseldorf: M.Paul 13+2reb+4ast, B.Stefan 10+3reb+1ast, K.E 10+10reb+2ast, D.Nikolaos 4+5reb, P.Johann 4+2reb+1ast, B.Lambert 4+1reb+1ast Quakenbrueck: B.Kaya 19+7ast, B.Lars 15+6reb+1ast, G.Johann 15+9reb+5ast, B.Karl 14+8reb+1ast, B.Sydnee 13+4reb+2ast, J.Noah 12+3reb Berlin Braves - ALBA Berlin 64-108 The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Berlin: ALBA Berlin (#1) and Berlin Braves (#6). Berlin Braves were smashed at home by 44 points 64-108 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. ALBA Berlin dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Berlin Braves' 38. ALBA Berlin forced 38 Berlin Braves turnovers and outrebounded them 43-32 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Berlin Braves helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Rikus Schulte (206-2004) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Amon Doerries (206-2006) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four ALBA Berlin players scored in double figures. Forward Joel Mbappou (195-2005) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and guard Paul Urban (189-2005) added 12 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. ALBA Berlin (13-1) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Berlin Braves at the other side dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. Top scorers: Berlin Braves: M.Joel 14+7reb, U.Paul 12+4reb, K.Kjell 9+2reb, A.Leo 9+1ast, S.Paul 5+4reb+2ast, K.John 4+4reb ALBA Berlin: S.Rikus 20+5reb+1ast, K.Jack 14+5reb+1ast, D.Amon 14+5reb+1ast, S.Eren 12+1ast, M.Nils 10+5reb+2ast, B.Jannis 9+3reb Group South ABayern - Ludwigsburg BBA 80-64An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Muenchen. Second ranked FC Bayern faced 3rd ranked Ludwigsburg BBA. Host FC Bayern (10-4) defeated guests from Ludwigsburg (6-8) 80-64. FC Bayern forced 19 Ludwigsburg BBA turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Ukrainian power forward Desmond Yiamu (199-2006) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Christian Skladanowski (201-2004) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Dutch center Moek Icke (213-2005) replied with 6 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Travis Davis (170-2006) added 15 points in the effort for Ludwigsburg BBA. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. FC Bayern have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just three points less than leader Dresden. Ludwigsburg BBA at the other side dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Hamburg and Jena. Top scorers: Ludwigsburg BBA: D.Travis 15+2reb+2ast, S.Luca 10+3ast, E.Esli 8+5reb, M.Lukas 7+4reb+1ast, I.Moek 6+12reb+3ast, S.Sebastian 4 Bayern: Y.Desmond 22+9reb, S.Christian 19+9reb+2ast, L.Amar 10+2reb+4ast, A.Alec 8+5reb, P.Luka 8+2reb+4ast, G.Jannis 5+5reb Jena - Urspring 61-72 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Jena. First ranked Urspring faced 4th ranked Jena. Guests from Urspring (11-3) defeated host Jena (6-8) 72-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jena. Urspring made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 27 Jena turnovers. Czech center David Dostal (200-2004) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jared Grey (201-2005) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Urspring players scored in double figures. Max Nwokedi (198-2004) responded with 14 points and point guard Ben Koehler (184-2004) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Urspring have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-3 record. Loser Jena keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Hamburg and Ludwigsburg BBA. Top scorers: Jena: N.Max 14+4reb+2ast, K.Ben 13+3reb+4ast, S.Finn 9+1reb+2ast, B.Fynn 8+3reb, R.Julian 7+5reb+3ast, S.Paul 4+8reb Urspring: V.Mateo 16+3reb, A.Jorke 16+1reb+3ast, G.Jared 15+6reb, D.David 13+9reb+1ast, P.Finn 8+6reb+2ast, I.Linus 2+5reb+3ast IBAM - Tornados 90-80 The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Akademie Muenchen's (8-6) home victory over 7th ranked Tornados (5-9) 90-80 on Sunday. Akademie Muenchen forced 20 Tornados turnovers. Croatian point guard Tin Udovicic (190-2005) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Silver Bieling (184-2005) chipped in 18 points during the contest. Point guard Simon Feneberg (187-2005) responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Tom Stoiber (197-2006) scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Four Tornados players scored in double figures. Tornados' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Akademie Muenchen moved-up to third place. Tornados lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Muenster. Top scorers: Tornados: S.Tom 22+7reb+1ast, F.Simon 19+8reb+7ast, T.Leo 15+2reb+2ast, V.Andriy 14+3reb+2ast, E.Joscha 5+4reb, D.Tobias 3 IBAM: B.Silver 18+2reb, U.Tin 15+4reb+10ast, J.Jamie 13, C.Ognjen 11+4reb+1ast, D.Maj 9+5reb+1ast, Z.Jonathan 9+2reb+1ast Tornados - Bayern 64-75 Not a big story in a game in Nuernberg where 7th ranked Tornados (5-9) were defeated by second ranked FC Bayern (10-4) 75-64 on Thursday. FC Bayern outrebounded Tornados 44-23 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Croatian Dominik Dolic (188-2006) scored 20 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian Kyle Varner (194-2005) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Point guard Simon Feneberg (187-2005) responded with 17 points and 6 assists and point guard Leo Trummeter (190-2004) scored 15 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. FC Bayern have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-4 record having just three points less than leader Dresden. Tornados lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Muenster. Top scorers: Tornados: F.Simon 17+3reb+6ast, T.Leo 15+4reb+1ast, V.Andriy 12+3ast, S.Tom 7+6reb+1ast, E.Joscha 7+2reb, E.Moritz 6+7reb+1ast Bayern: V.Kyle 23+5reb, D.Dominik 20+4reb+5ast, Y.Desmond 10+13reb+2ast, G.Jannis 9+7reb, A.Alec 5+5reb, R.Niko 5+2ast |
| BBL Round 23: Leader ALBA Berlin gets another victory - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Leader ALBA Berlin delivered the nineteenth win on Saturday night. This time they beat 10th ranked Chemnitz (10-11) 101-91. They outrebounded Chemnitz 35-20 including 23 on the defensive glass. ALBA Berlin looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Croatian Jaleen Smith (190-1994, college: UNH, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 18 points and 5 assists. The former international Johannes Thiemann (206-1994, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 15 points. ALBA Berlin's coach Israel Gonzalez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velicka (195-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists for the guests. Defending champion maintains first place with 19-2 record, which they share with Bonn. Chemnitz lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. ALBA Berlin is looking forward to face EnBW Ludwigsburg (#5) on the road in the next round. Chemnitz will play against Skyliners (#17) in Frankfurt and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Eighteenth-ranked Bayreuth (3-18) made lots of trouble for third ranked Bayern Muenchen (16-6). The visitors from Muenchen managed to secure only one-point victory 80-79. However their fans expected much easier game. American forward Zylan Cheatham (203-1995, college: Arizona St.) saved the victory by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Othello Hunter contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Bayern Muenchen's coach Andrea Trinchieri allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American point guard Otis Livingston II (180-1996, college: GMU) answered with 20 points and 6 assists for Bayreuth. Bayern Muenchen maintains third place with 16-6 record having just two points less than leader ALBA. Bayreuth lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 18 games lost. Bayern Muenchen will play against MBC (#12) in Weissenfels in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bayreuth will play on the road against s Oliver Baskets (#9) in Wuerzburg and hopes to get back on the winning track. We should mention about the upset which took place in Heidelberg, where higher ranked BG Goettingen (12-8) lost to fifteenth ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (8-15) in a road game 74-84 on Friday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BG Goettingen. It was a great evening for Eric Washington who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 6 assists. Javon Bess responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds. MLP Academics Heidelberg moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Hamburg. BG Goettingen at the other side keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. MLP Academics Heidelberg will meet Braunschweig (#16) on the road in the next round. BG Goettingen will play against the league's second-placed Telekom Baskets (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Other games of round 23 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Ludwigsburg defeated Hamburg in a road game 83-77. Weissenfels was beaten by Bamberg at home 95-99. Frankfurt lost to Ulm on the opponent's court 79-94. Bonn outscored Wuerzburg in a home game 94-73. Braunschweig recorded a loss to Oldenburg on the road 73-83. Rostock defeated Crailsheim on its own court 86-79. Bottom-ranked Bayreuth was beaten by Ludwigsburg in a road game 102-93. The best stats of 23th round was 35 points (!!!) and 8 assists by Brandon Childress of Bayreuth. Heidelberg - Goettingen 84-74 We should mention about the upset which took place in Heidelberg, where higher ranked BG Goettingen (12-8) lost to fifteenth ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (8-15) in a road game 74-84 on Friday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BG Goettingen. MLP Academics Heidelberg made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American point guard Eric Washington (183-1993, college: Miami, OH) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 6 assists. His fellow American import center Bryan Griffin (203-1998, college: Xavier, agency: Inception Sports) helped adding 14 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American Javon Bess (198-1996, college: St.Louis) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Norwegian point guard Harald Frey (188-1997, college: Montana St.) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. MLP Academics Heidelberg moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Hamburg. BG Goettingen at the other side keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. MLP Academics Heidelberg will meet Braunschweig (#16) on the road in the next round. BG Goettingen will play against the league's second-placed Telekom Baskets (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Heidelberg: E.Washington 18+3reb+6ast, J.McVeigh 14+7reb+2ast, T.Coleman 14+4reb+2ast, B.Griffin 14+11reb, E.Lasisi 8+4reb+2ast, V.Kesteloot 7+4reb Goettingen: J.Bess 14+5reb+3ast, H.Frey 13+2reb+4ast, T.Pape 12+2reb+2ast, M.Smith 11+6reb+2ast, G.Crandall 7+6reb+1ast, R.Hammonds 6+4reb+1ast ALBA - Chemnitz 101-91 Leader ALBA Berlin delivered the nineteenth win on Saturday night. This time they beat 10th ranked Chemnitz (10-11) 101-91. They outrebounded Chemnitz 35-20 including 23 on the defensive glass. ALBA Berlin looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Croatian Jaleen Smith (190-1994, college: UNH, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 18 points and 5 assists. The former international Johannes Thiemann (206-1994, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 15 points. ALBA Berlin's coach Israel Gonzalez used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velicka (195-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists and Kevin Yebo (207-1996) added 23 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Four ALBA Berlin and five Chemnitz players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains first place with 19-2 record, which they share with Bonn. Chemnitz lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. ALBA Berlin is looking forward to face EnBW Ludwigsburg (#5) on the road in the next round. Chemnitz will play against Skyliners (#17) in Frankfurt and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: ALBA: J.Smith 18+1reb+5ast, J.Thiemann 15+4reb+3ast, L.Olinde 14+8reb, P.Gabriele 13+4reb, J.Mattisseck 9, M.Delow 9+4ast Chemnitz: K.Yebo 23+9reb+1ast, A.Velicka 15+6reb+13ast, M.Filipovity 15+2reb, J.Richter 11, N.Weidemann 10+2ast, A.Uguak 8+1reb+1ast Hamburg - Ludwigsburg 77-83 There was no surprise when 13th ranked Hamburg Towers (8-15) were defeated at home by fifth ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (15-7) 83-77 on Saturday. EnBW Ludwigsburg made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for guard Prentiss Hubb (190-1999, college: Notre Dame, agency: Green Sports Management) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 5 assists. Justin Johnson (200-1996, college: WKU) helped adding 18 points. Yoeli Childs (203-1998, college: BYU) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and guard Ryan Taylor (198-1995, college: Northwestern) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. EnBW Ludwigsburg have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Oldenburg. Loser Hamburg Towers keep the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Heidelberg. EnBW Ludwigsburg will meet at home league's leader ALBA Berlin in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hamburg Towers will play against EWE Baskets (#4) in Oldenburg and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ludwigsburg: P.Hubb 22+3reb+5ast, J.Johnson 18+4reb+2ast, J.Dunn 17+2reb, Y.Polas-Bartolo 8+3reb, W.Cherry 7+3reb+3ast, S.Miller 5+5reb Hamburg: R.Taylor 17+2ast, A.Polite 16+3reb, Y.Childs 15+6reb, H.Cleary 8+1ast, S.Hinrichs 6+6reb+2ast, L.Meisner 6+1reb Weissenfels - Bamberg 95-99 No shocking result in a game in Weissenfels where eighth ranked Brose Bamberg (12-11) defeated 11th ranked MBC (9-12) 99-95 on Saturday. They outrebounded MBC 33-17 including a 16-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American center Solomon Young (203-1998, college: Iowa St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Patrick Heckmann (198-1992, college: Boston Coll.) helped adding 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Brose Bamberg's coach Oren Amiel used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international Kostja Mushidi (195-1998) responded with 14 points and 5 assists and American point guard Charles Callison (185-1995, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) scored 17 points. Four Brose Bamberg and five MBC players scored in double figures. Brose Bamberg have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain eighth place with 12-11 record. Loser MBC dropped to the twelfth position with 12 games lost. Brose Bamberg will meet at home Seawolves (#11) in the next round. MBC will play against Bayern Muenchen and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bamberg: S.Young 20+7reb+1ast, S.Reaves 19+3reb+2ast, P.Miller 14+3reb+5ast, P.Heckmann 13+8reb+4ast, A.Bell 8+2reb+5ast, G.Simmons 7+1reb+2ast Weissenfels: K.Clyburn 17+3reb, C.Callison 17+1reb+3ast, T.Darden 15+2reb+3ast, K.Mushidi 14+3reb+5ast, J.Bryant 10+3reb+2ast, M.Breunig 9+1reb+1ast Ulm - Frankfurt 94-79 Very expected game when 17th ranked Skyliners (5-18) were defeated on the road by seventh ranked ratiopharm Ulm (12-10) 94-79 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Brazilian Bruno Caboclo (206-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. Brazilian point guard Yago Matheus (175-1999) helped adding 12 points and 10 assists. ratiopharm Ulm's coach Anton Gavel used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American power forward Derek Cooke Jr (206-1991, college: Wyoming) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Lithuanian Einaras Tubutis (207-1998) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Five ratiopharm Ulm and four Skyliners players scored in double figures. ratiopharm Ulm maintains seventh place with 12-10 record. Skyliners lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 18 games lost. ratiopharm Ulm will meet Hakro Merlins (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Skyliners will play against Chemnitz and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ulm: B.Caboclo 28+12reb, T.Klepeisz 19+3reb+2ast, B.Paul 14+6reb, R.Christen 13+4reb+4ast, Y.Matheus 12+3reb+10ast, N.Juan 5+1reb+4ast Frankfurt: E.Tubutis 14+5reb+2ast, J.Frazier 14+3reb+3ast, D.Cooke Jr. 11+10reb+4ast, Q.Robertson 11+4reb+2ast, L.Wank 9+2reb, L.Beliauskas 9+4ast Bayreuth - Bayern 79-80 Eighteenth-ranked Bayreuth (3-18) made lots of trouble for third ranked Bayern Muenchen (16-6). The visitors from Muenchen managed to secure only one-point victory 80-79. However their fans expected much easier game. Bayern Muenchen outrebounded Bayreuth 38-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. American forward Zylan Cheatham (203-1995, college: Arizona St.) saved the victory by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Liberian-American center Othello Hunter (203-1986, college: Ohio St., agency: BeoBasket) contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Bayern Muenchen's coach Andrea Trinchieri allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American point guard Otis Livingston II (180-1996, college: GMU) answered with 20 points and 6 assists and Canadian Jackson Rowe (201-1997, college: CS Fullerton) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Bayreuth. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bayern Muenchen maintains third place with 16-6 record having just two points less than leader ALBA. Bayreuth lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 18 games lost. Bayern Muenchen will play against MBC (#12) in Weissenfels in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bayreuth will play on the road against s Oliver Baskets (#9) in Wuerzburg and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Bayern: O.Hunter 18+7reb+1ast, Z.Cheatham 18+6reb+4ast, C.Winston 12+2reb+6ast, I.Bonga 11+10reb+2ast, D.Seeley 9+6reb+3ast, N.Giffey 5+3reb+1ast Bayreuth: O.Livingston II 20+1reb+6ast, J.Rowe 13+7reb+1ast, B.Childress 13+2reb+2ast, K.Young 10+8reb+1ast, N.Diallo 9+2reb, I.Sargiunas 8+1reb+1ast Bonn - Wuerzburg 94-73 Very predictable result in Bonn where second ranked Telekom Baskets (19-2) outscored 9th ranked s Oliver Baskets (11-12) 94-73 on Sunday. The game without a history. Telekom Baskets led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by s Oliver Baskets' players. It was a great evening for American-North Macedonian point guard TJ Shorts (175-1997, college: UC Davis) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. British Deane Williams (203-1996, college: Augusta) helped adding 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Shorts is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Telekom Baskets' coach Tuomas Iisalo felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American point guard Stanley Whittaker (183-1994, college: Keiser) responded with 14 points and 6 assists and the other American import point guard Cameron Hunt (192-1997, college: Southwestern, KS) scored 13 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Five Telekom Baskets and four s Oliver Baskets players scored in double figures. Telekom Baskets have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with ALBA. Loser s Oliver Baskets keep the ninth place with 12 games lost. Telekom Baskets will meet BG Goettingen (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. s Oliver Baskets will play against Bayreuth and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bonn: T.Shorts 17+5reb+11ast, D.Williams 13+6reb+4ast, F.Delany 13+2reb+5ast, K.Tadda 12+1ast, M.Kessens 12+4reb+1ast, L.Kratzer 11+5reb+2ast Wuerzburg: S.Whittaker 14+1reb+6ast, C.Welp 14+5reb, C.Hunt 13+1reb+5ast, D.Griffin 10+4reb, F.Stanic 8+5reb, O.Williams 5+1reb+1ast Oldenburg - Braunschweig 83-73 Not a big story in a game in Oldenburg where 16th ranked Braunschweig (6-17) was defeated by fifth ranked EWE Baskets (15-7) 83-73 on Sunday. EWE Baskets made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Braunschweig turnovers. It was a great evening for American point guard DeWayne Russell (180-1994, college: GCU) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 9 assists. His fellow American import TJ Holyfield (203-1995, college: Texas Tech) helped adding 15 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Dustin Sleva (203-1995, college: Shippensburg) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and the former international David Kramer (198-1997, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 17 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Four Braunschweig players scored in double figures. EWE Baskets have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ludwigsburg. Loser Braunschweig keeps the sixteenth position with 17 games lost. EWE Baskets will meet at home Hamburg Towers (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Braunschweig will play against MLP Academics Heidelberg and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Oldenburg: T.Holyfield 15+5reb, D.Russell 13+1reb+9ast, T.Drechsel 13+3reb+4ast, A.Pjanic 11+1reb+1ast, H.Gravett 9+5reb+3ast, M.DiLeo 9+1reb Braunschweig: D.Sleva 22+5reb+3ast, D.Kramer 17+2reb, R.Amaize 14+2reb+2ast, F.Sananda 11+6reb+1ast, N.Tischler 3+2reb+3ast, L.Van Slooten 3+5reb+2ast Rostock - Crailsheim 86-79 Everything went according to plan in Rostock where twelfth ranked Seawolves (10-12) won against 15th ranked Hakro Merlins (7-14) 86-79 on Sunday. It was a great evening for American point guard JeQuan Lewis (185-1994, college: VCU, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 5 assists. His fellow American import center Selom Mawugbe (208-1998, college: Azusa Pacific) helped adding 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American Myles Stephens (196-1997, college: Princeton) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Maurice Stuckey (187-1990) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Seawolves moved-up to eleventh place. Hakro Merlins lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Seawolves will meet higher ranked Brose Bamberg (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hakro Merlins will play against ratiopharm Ulm (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Rostock: J.Lewis 26+2reb+5ast, T.Nelson 14+4reb, S.Mawugbe 14+6reb+1ast, N.Pearson 10+5reb+4ast, S.Theis 8+1reb+2ast, C.Carter 5+1reb Crailsheim: M.Stephens 19+6reb+1ast, M.Stuckey 14+6reb+2ast, B.Radosavljevic 14+4reb+1ast, J.Batemon 11+1reb+6ast, B.Elias 9+2reb+4ast, A.Mikalauskas 5+5reb+2ast Ludwigsburg - Bayreuth 102-93 There was no surprise when 18th ranked Bayreuth (3-18) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (15-7) 102-93 on Wednesday. EnBW Ludwigsburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for guard Prentiss Hubb (190-1999, college: Notre Dame, agency: Green Sports Management) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 9 assists. Shonn Miller (201-1993, college: UConn) helped adding 17 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five EnBW Ludwigsburg players scored in double figures. Point guard Brandon Childress (183-1997, college: Wake Forest) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 8 assists and Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. EnBW Ludwigsburg have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Oldenburg. Bayreuth lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 18 games lost. EnBW Ludwigsburg will meet at home league's leader ALBA Berlin in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayreuth will play against s Oliver Baskets (#9) in Wuerzburg and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ludwigsburg: P.Hubb 28+1reb+9ast, S.Miller 17+13reb+3ast, J.Dunn 15+1reb, W.Cherry 14+6reb+3ast, Y.Polas-Bartolo 12+3reb+3ast, J.Johnson 8+1reb Bayreuth: B.Childress 35+1reb+8ast, A.Hill 14+7reb+1ast, O.Livingston II 9+2reb+4ast, J.Rowe 8+4reb+1ast, N.Diallo 8+1reb, K.Young 6+5reb+1ast |
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most important game in the last round took place in Thessaloniki between second ranked Panathinaikos (14-3) and sixth ranked PAOK (10-8) on Monday night. Panathinaikos was defeated by PAOK in a tough game on the road 73-81. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Panathinaikos. American guard Jaylen Hands (191-1999, college: UCLA, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 27 points to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Tyler Polley (203-1999, college: UConn) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Georgios Papagiannis (220-1997) with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. PAOK moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Promitheas. Panathinaikos at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. PAOK is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Karditsas (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Panathinaikos will play against the league's leader Olympiacos (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Karditsas managed to get a fourth victory. This time newly promoted Karditsas edged seventh-ranked Aris 78-77. American guard Roberto Gallinat (191-1996, college: Pacific, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 32 points to lead the effort and Sean Evans supported him with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds by American-British forward Noah Horchler (203-1998, college: Providence) did not help to save the game for Aris. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Karditsas (4-14) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Apollon P. and Ionikos. Aris at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Karditsas will play against higher ranked PAOK (#6) in Thessaloniki in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Aris will play on the road against Lavrio and it may be a tough game between close rivals. GBL top team - Olympiacos (17-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat fifth ranked Promitheas (10-8) in Piraeus 89-77. The best player for the winners was Moustapha Fall who scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Joe Thomasson who recorded 19 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Olympiacos have an impressive 17-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 17-0 record. Loser Promitheas keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with PAOK. Olympiacos will meet league's second-placed Panathinaikos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Promitheas will play against AEK and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Kolossos HH lost to AEK on the opponent's court 89-95. Apollon P. outscored Ionikos in a home game 93-66. Lavrio recorded a loss to Peristeri on the road 66-77. The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by Miro Bilan of Peristeri. AEK - Kolossos HH 95-89 Very expected game in Athens where 8th ranked Kolossos HH (8-9) was defeated by fourth ranked AEK (11-7) 95-89 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. AEK looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Kenny Williams III (193-1996, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) who scored 21 points. The former international point guard Dimitris Flionis (188-1997) chipped in 10 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard TJ Starks (188-1998, college: CSUN) who recorded 20 points and the former international guard Dimitris Katsivelis (195-1991) added 11 points and 6 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. AEK moved-up to third place, which they share with Peristeri. Kolossos HH lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. AEK will meet Promitheas (#5) in the next round. Kolossos HH will play against Apollon P. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: AEK: K.Williams III 21+3reb+3ast, K.Gontikas 17+1reb, V.Jankovic 14+5reb, J.Strelnieks 12+4ast, P.Oriola 10+7reb+2ast, D.Flionis 10+4reb+6ast Kolossos HH: T.Starks 20+2reb+2ast, M.Dixon 12+3reb+2ast, C.Coffey 11+4reb, Y.Moreira 11+4reb+1ast, D.Katsivelis 11+4reb+6ast, K.Smith 9+1reb+3ast Apollon P. - Ionikos 93-66 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Patras where eleventh ranked Apollon P. (4-14) smashed 10th ranked Ionikos (4-14) 93-66 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American guard Alonzo Verge Jr (190-1998, college: Nebraska) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. The other American import swingman Tevin Mack (198-1997, college: Clemson, agency: MSG) chipped in 20 points. Four Apollon P. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Loukas Mavrokefalidis (207-1984) who recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds and American-Dominican Angel Nunez (203-1991, college: S.Florida) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Apollon P. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Ionikos and Karditsas. Ionikos lost third consecutive game. Apollon P. will meet higher ranked Kolossos HH (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ionikos will play against Peristeri and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Apollon P.: A.Verge Jr 23+8reb+10ast, T.Mack 20+2reb+1ast, N.Griffin 14+3reb+1ast, A.Davis 13+4reb+4ast, I.Sylla 8+6reb, Z.Karabelas 7+2reb+2ast Ionikos: L.Mavrokefalidis 20+9reb+3ast, D.Hawkins 12+7reb, A.Nunez 9+10reb+1ast, R.Simmons 7+1reb+3ast, D.Lacy 5+1reb+1ast, L.Henry 5+1ast Karditsas - Aris 78-77 Bottom-ranked Karditsas managed to get a fourth victory. This time newly promoted Karditsas edged seventh-ranked Aris 78-77. Karditsas forced 20 Aris turnovers. Aris was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Roberto Gallinat (191-1996, college: Pacific, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 32 points to lead the effort and the other American import Sean Evans (203-1988, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds by American-British forward Noah Horchler (203-1998, college: Providence) did not help to save the game for Aris. American guard JD Notae (188-1998, college: Arkansas) added 14 points and 6 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Karditsas (4-14) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Apollon P. and Ionikos. Aris at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Karditsas will play against higher ranked PAOK (#6) in Thessaloniki in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Aris will play on the road against Lavrio and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Karditsas: R.Gallinat 32+4reb+2ast, S.Pridgett 17+4reb+4ast, S.Evans 15+11reb+1ast, I.Agravanis 8+8reb+3ast, I.Athinaiou 4+1reb+1ast, Z.Sarikopoulos 2 Aris: J.Notae 14+3reb+3ast, N.Horchler 11+11reb+2ast, N.Omer 11+2reb+2ast, C.Goodwin 9+9reb+1ast, E.Mitrou-Long 8+2reb+4ast, V.Christidis 8+1reb+2ast Olympiacos - Promitheas 89-77 GBL top team - Olympiacos (17-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat fifth ranked Promitheas (10-8) in Piraeus 89-77. Olympiacos looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was French center Moustapha Fall (216-1992) who scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Thomas Walkup (193-1992, college: SF Austin) chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Joe Thomasson (193-1993, college: Wright St., agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 19 points and his fellow American import point guard Anthony Cowan Jr (183-1997, college: Maryland) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively. Five Promitheas players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Olympiacos have an impressive 17-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 17-0 record. Loser Promitheas keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with PAOK. Olympiacos will meet league's second-placed Panathinaikos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Promitheas will play against AEK and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Olympiacos: A.Peters 16+2reb, M.Fall 13+8reb+3ast, A.Vezenkov 12+4reb+1ast, I.Canaan 8, T.Walkup 8+5reb+6ast, G.Larentzakis 8+2reb+4ast Promitheas: J.Thomasson 19+4reb+3ast, A.Cowan Jr. 13+2reb+6ast, V.Mouratos 13+4reb+2ast, N.Dangubic 11+1reb+1ast, G.Conditt IV 10+2reb+1ast, D.Hogue 4+4reb PAOK - Panathinaikos 81-73 The most important game in the last round took place in Thessaloniki between second ranked Panathinaikos (14-3) and sixth ranked PAOK (10-8) on Monday night. Panathinaikos was defeated by PAOK in a tough game on the road 73-81. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Panathinaikos. American guard Jaylen Hands (191-1999, college: UCLA, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 27 points to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Tyler Polley (203-1999, college: UConn) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Georgios Papagiannis (220-1997) with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and American Dwayne Bacon (201-1995, college: FSU) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. PAOK moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Promitheas. Panathinaikos at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. PAOK is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Karditsas (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Panathinaikos will play against the league's leader Olympiacos (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: PAOK: J.Hands 27+2reb+3ast, T.Polley 12+9reb+1ast, Y.Franke 10+5reb+2ast, J.Riley 7+2reb+5ast, N.Tsiakmas 6+1ast, N.Renfro 6+4reb+3ast Panathinaikos: D.Bacon 16+3reb+4ast, M.Ponitka 14+3reb+3ast, G.Papagiannis 12+8reb+5ast, G.Kalaitzakis 9+2reb, P.Kalaitzakis 8+3reb+1ast, L.Bochoridis 7+2ast Peristeri - Lavrio 77-66 Not a big story in a game in Athens where 9th ranked Lavrio (4-13) was defeated by third ranked Peristeri (11-7) 77-66 on Saturday. Peristeri outrebounded Lavrio 46-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Croatian center Miro Bilan (213-1989, agency: BeoBasket) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Marcus Denmon (191-1990, college: Missouri) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. Four Peristeri players scored in double figures. Peristeri's coach Vassilis Spanoulis used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Savion Flagg (201-1999, college: SHSU, agency: Green Sports Management) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import guard RJ Cole (185-1999, college: UConn) added 10 points respectively. Peristeri maintains third position with 11-7 record having five points less than leader Olympiacos, which they share with AEK. Loser Lavrio keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. Peristeri will meet Ionikos (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lavrio will play against Aris and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Peristeri: M.Bilan 18+15reb+4ast, M.Denmon 12+1reb+6ast, S.Francisco 12+5reb+2ast, D.Moraitis 11+3reb+3ast, L.Kaselakis 9+6reb+2ast, I.Hummer 7+7reb+1ast Lavrio: S.Flagg 15+11reb+3ast, R.Cole 10+4reb+3ast, K.Iosif 8+2reb+2ast, T.Zaras 8+2reb+1ast, P.Geromichalos 7+4reb, C.Langevine 7+3reb |
| GUATEMALA |
| Liga Metropolitana Round 4: Villa Nueva keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Villa Nueva as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Villa Nueva smashed 3rd ranked Halcones at home 80-58. Villa Nueva forced 22 Halcones turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Enrique Samayoa (196-1982) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Swingman Angel Estrada (-1989) contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Salvadorean guard Ricardo Amaya (191-1984) replied with 18 points and 8 rebounds for Halcones. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Halcones at the other side keep the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Forza. Delfines' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they defeated Dark Knights (1-2) 53-42. Worth to mention a great performance of Josue Silva who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds and Luis Arias who added 6 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Delfines' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Cristofer Contreras responded with 16 points. Delfines left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Dark Knights. Villa Nueva - Halcones 80-58 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Villa Nueva as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Villa Nueva smashed 3rd ranked Halcones at home 80-58. Villa Nueva forced 22 Halcones turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Enrique Samayoa (196-1982) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Swingman Angel Estrada (-1989) contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Salvadorean guard Ricardo Amaya (191-1984) replied with 18 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Walter Morales (180-1983) added 20 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Halcones. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Halcones at the other side keep the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Forza. Top scorers: Halcones: W.Morales 20+5reb+3ast, R.Amaya 18+8reb+3ast, F.Carlos 10+5reb+2ast, A.Juarez 6+4reb+3ast, V.Sosa 4+14reb+2ast, B.Saavedra 0 Villa Nueva: E.Samayoa 27+9reb+8ast, E.Angel 21+6reb+1ast, C.Sandoval 14+2reb+4ast, K.Garcia 6+10reb+1ast, M.Bryan 4+4reb+1ast, G.Miguel 3+3reb+2ast Dark Knights - Delfines 42-53 Delfines' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they defeated Dark Knights (1-2) 53-42. They outrebounded Dark Knights 49-30 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Josue Silva who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds and Luis Arias (-1998) who added 6 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Delfines' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Cristofer Contreras responded with 16 points and Jose Maltez (-2001) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Delfines left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Dark Knights. Top scorers: Dark Knights: C.Cristofer 16+4reb, M.Jose 8+7reb+1ast, H.Norman 7+7reb, D.Darren 4+1ast, M.Juan 4+5reb, P.Jojathan 3+7reb+2ast Delfines: S.Josue 25+19reb+1ast, E.Alex 8+2reb, G.Jorge 6+8reb, L.Arias 6+14reb+2ast, R.Wilber 4+1reb, B.Andres 2+1reb |
| Monterroso's 27 points and 8 rebounds give him Hoops Agents Liga Metropolitana Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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43-year old point guard David Monterroso (180-PG-1979) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Halcones and receives a Hoops Agents Liga Metropolitana Player of the Week award for round 3. He had the game-high 27 points adding eight rebounds and two assists for Halcones in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Jaguares (#2, 2-1) with 28-point margin 95-67. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Thanks to this victory Halcones moved-up to the 4th position in Guatemalan Liga Metropolitana. Halcones 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 1-1 record. It's Monterroso's second year at Halcones and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Second best performed player last round was Luke Garrison of league's second-best Jaguares. He is a in his first season at Jaguares. In the last game Garrison recorded impressive double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as Jaguares lost that game 67-95 to Halcones (1-1). The season 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. Garrison is one of the most experienced players at Jaguares and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 23.7ppg (#1). His other stats are also decent: 12.7rpg and 4.7apg. Third place about best performers goes to Juan Aguilar05 (2005) of Forza (#3). Aguilar05 scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds. He was a key player of Forza, leading his team to a 99-31 easy win against Delfines (#6, 1-2). Forza needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 1 victory and 1 lost game. The season just started for Aguilar05 as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. Miguel Gonzalez (187-G/F-1990) of Halcones - 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Victor Morales) of Jaguares - 14 points and 7 rebounds 6. Luis Perez (191-F-1997) of Forza - 13 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Wilmer Corado (186-F-1991) of Forza - 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. E Ruiz) of Forza - 9 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Carlos Chavez (191-F-1989) of Forza - 15 points 10. Edwin Rodriguez) of Forza - 11 points and 5 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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| Gateway Legacy Chris keep Albuquerque for another season - by Paulo Freire |
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Gateway-Legacy-Christian-Academy re-signed 19-year old Brazilian 6-4 forward Vitor Albuquerque. Albuquerque played there last season. He has played also professionally for other Brazilian teams like Corinthians and Paulistano. |
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| Hong Kong club Eastern seal ASEAN title for second time - by Eurobasket News |
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Hong Kong Eastern kept their Asean Basketball League finals record intact with a comfortable 73-60 win over Saigon Heat in Vietnam on Tuesday night. The win Nguyen Du Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City secured the club's second ABL championship in as many finals appearances, after winning in their debut season in 2017. Victory also put Eastern on par with two-time champions Hi-Tech Bangkok City as the only teams with multiple championships. After his side's heaviest loss in the campaign, an 18-point hammering to the Heat in Game 2 on Sunday, Eastern head coach Zeljko Pavlicevic stuck with his usual lineup and the side seemed focus from the tip-off, with Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-F/C, college: Texas A&M) unstoppable in the opening quarter. The 28-year-old knocked down three shots from behind the arc to chip in 13 of his team-high 19 points as his side eased to a 24-9 after the first quarter. But the best defensive team in the league slowed down in the second quarter, and the hosts answered with a 14-7 run to cut the deficit. With McLaughlin already on three personal fouls, Saigon attacked the paint after the restart looking to make a comeback. But a pair of three pointers from Trocha-Morelos and Chan ensured Eastern headed into the final quarter with a 54-43 lead. Backup point guard Xu Oliver (190-G-1996, college: Rice) chipped in six points to keep Eastern going in the fourth. Eastern never trailed and went on to hold off their opponents in the closing stages for an easy 13-point win. Courtesy of: scmp.com |
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| Standings - D1 League |
| D1 Round 25 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in D1. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game in Akranes was quite interesting. 7th ranked Hrunamenn (9-16) played at the court of eighth ranked IA (9-16). IA managed to secure a 7-point victory 101-94 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 32-20 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. IA looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Hrunamenn's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Anders Adersteg (197-1995) contributed with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. IA's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Ahmad Gilbert (200-1996, college: St.Thomas, FL) answered with 37 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Hrunamenn. IA moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Hrunamenn. Hrunamenn lost fourth consecutive game. IA is looking forward to face league's leader Alftanes in Reykjavik in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hrunamenn will play at home against Sindri (#3) and is hoping to win this game. The game between 10th ranked Thor AK (1-24) and ninth ranked Armann (8-11) in Akureyri ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Reykjavik outscored Thor AK 88-67. Naturalized American guard Austin Bracey (190-1990) stepped up and scored 25 points for the winners and Arnor Hermannsson chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side forward Baldur Johannsson (195-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Armann have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Armann maintains ninth place with 8-11 record. Thor AK lost thirteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Armann will play against league's second-placed Hamar at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Thor AK will play against Fjolnir (#6) in Reykjavik to get more than just one victory in their record. In the last two games of round 25 Selfoss was beaten by Hamar on the road 94-85. Sindri destroyed Fjolnir on its own court 100-80. The most impressive performance of 25th round was 28 points and 8 assists by Isak Perdue of Selfoss. Hamar - Selfoss 94-85 No shocking result in a game when second ranked Hamar (20-5) beat at home 5th ranked Selfoss (12-13) 94-85. They outrebounded Selfoss 118-98 including a 76-63 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hamar players were unselfish on offense dishing 49 assists comparing to just 28 passes made by Selfoss' players. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. Selfoss were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Slovenian point guard Mirza Sarajlija (187-1991) stepped up and scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and guard Alfonso Soruson (198-2000) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Isak Perdue (186-2003) responded with 28 points and 8 assists and Spanish forward Kennedy Clement (199-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Hamar and five Selfoss players scored in double figures. Selfoss' coach Chris Caird rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hamar have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 20-5 record having just two points less than leader Alftanes. Selfoss at the other side keep the fifth position with 13 games lost. Hamar will play against Armann (#9) in Reykjavik in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Selfoss will play on the road against Skallagrimur (#4) in Borganes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hamar: S.Alfonso 20+8reb+2ast, M.Sarajlija 19+5reb+8ast, P.Elias 18+6reb+4ast, D.Gretarsson 13+2reb+12ast, D.Haukur 11+3reb+1ast, R.Nathanaelsson 9+8reb Selfoss: P.Isak 28+3reb+8ast, C.Kennedy 16+10reb+1ast, G.Robinson 11+6reb+2ast, G.Arnaldur 11+4reb+3ast, J.Styrmir 10+1reb, E.Birkir 7+1reb+2ast Thor AK - Armann 67-88 The game between 10th ranked Thor AK (1-24) and ninth ranked Armann (8-11) in Akureyri ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Reykjavik outscored Thor AK 88-67. The game was mostly controlled by Armann. Thor AK was better in third quarter 19-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Naturalized American guard Austin Bracey (190-1990) stepped up and scored 25 points for the winners and point guard Arnor Hermannsson (192-1998) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Armann players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Baldur Johannsson (195-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Smari Jonsson (179-2001) scored 21 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Armann have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Armann maintains ninth place with 8-11 record. Thor AK lost thirteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Armann will play against league's second-placed Hamar at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Thor AK will play against Fjolnir (#6) in Reykjavik to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Armann: A.Bracey 25+3reb+3ast, A.Hermannsson 13+7reb+7ast, K.Gislason 10+4reb+1ast, W.Thompson 10+8reb+1ast, G.Sigurdarson 9+3reb+1ast, S.Bjornsson 8+9reb+2ast Thor AK: J.Smari 21+3reb+4ast, J.Baldur 14+11reb+4ast, H.Zak 12+9reb+3ast, T.Cutuk 8+12reb+1ast, H.Pall 8+3reb, O.Bergur 4+2reb Sindri - Fjolnir 100-80 Rather expected game when 6th ranked Fjolnir (11-14) was smashed by third ranked Sindri (16-9) in Hofn 100-80. The game was mostly controlled by Sindri. Fjolnir was better in fourth quarter 28-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Sindri players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. American swingman Tyler Stewart (203-1998, college: SFU) stepped up and scored 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and guard Tomas Hjalmarsson (191-2003) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Sindri players scored in double figures. At the losing side Canadian power forward Lewis Diankulu (201-1995, college: Queens, NC) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and guard Karl Birgisson (198-2004) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sindri maintains third place with 16-9 record having six points less than leader Alftanes. Fjolnir at the other side keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. Sindri will play against Hrunamenn (#7) in Fludir in the next round. Fjolnir will play at home against Thor AK and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Sindri: T.Stewart 27+9reb+2ast, H.Tomas 19+7reb+4ast, R.Daunys 15+1reb+2ast, O.Teglgaard 11+1reb+5ast, G.Sanchez 11+3reb+2ast, I.Jassey Demba 7+8reb+5ast Fjolnir: L.Diankulu 34+11reb+1ast, B.Karl 12+5reb+2ast, P.Peric 9+1reb+1ast, S.Viktor 9+2reb+2ast, G.Brynjar 4+1reb+4ast, H.Fannar 4+1reb+4ast IA - Hrunamenn 101-94 The game in Akranes was quite interesting. 7th ranked Hrunamenn (9-16) played at the court of eighth ranked IA (9-16). IA managed to secure a 7-point victory 101-94 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 32-20 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. IA looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Hrunamenn's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Anders Adersteg (197-1995) contributed with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five IA players scored in double figures. IA's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Ahmad Gilbert (200-1996, college: St.Thomas, FL) answered with 37 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists and American-Hungarian forward Sam Burt (201-1994, college: FPU) added 18 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Hrunamenn. IA moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Hrunamenn. Hrunamenn lost fourth consecutive game. IA is looking forward to face league's leader Alftanes in Reykjavik in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hrunamenn will play at home against Sindri (#3) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: IA: J.Dupree 27+11reb+5ast, A.Anders 21+6reb+4ast, S.Jonas 21+4reb+1ast, J.Thordur 19+3reb+7ast, L.Christofis 10+3reb+6ast, H.Ellert 3+3reb+1ast Hrunamenn: A.Gilbert 37+9reb+6ast, S.Burt 18+9reb+1ast, U.Dagur 10+4reb, K.Hringur 8+1reb, J.Thorkell 8+1reb, A.Odinn 5+5reb+3ast |
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| Scott's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He had a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds, while his team beat NSH (#12, 5-12) 94-87. Rans Pik is placed at 6th position in Indonesian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Rans Pik will need more victories to improve their 10-5 record. In the team's last game Scott had a remarkable 58.3% from 2-point range and got three three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He turned to be Rans Pik's top player in his first season with the team. Akeem Scott averages this season 14.8ppg and 5.6rpg. Worth to mention Scott played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. Second best performed player last round was Shavar Newkirk (179-PG-1996) of NSH. He is American guard in his first season at NSH. In the last game Newkirk recorded impressive double-double of 33 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as NSH lost that game 87-94 to the higher-ranked Rans Pik (#6, 10-5). Despite lost game NSH moved up to 12th position in the standings. 12 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories NSH managed to get this year. Newkirk is a newcomer at NSH and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Andre Jackson (199-F-1994, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) of Evos Bogor (#13). Jackson scored 24 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Evos Bogor, leading his team to a 67-58 win against the higher-ranked Bima Perkasa (#5, 11-5). Evos Bogor can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 5-12 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Jackson has a very solid season. In 17 games in Indonesia he scored 13.7ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Randy Bell (193-PG-1998) of Bumi Borneo - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Dashaun Wiggins (188-G-1991) of Pelita Jaya - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Andakara Dhyaksa (173-PG-1992) of Pelita Jaya - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Cameron Coleman (198-SF-1992) of Bima Perkasa - 17 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Arki Wisnu (187-SF-1988) of Satria Muda - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Jarrid Famous (209-C/F-1988) of NSH - 18 points and 7 rebounds 10. Muhamad Aziz (186-G-1996) of Satria Muda - 23 points and 5 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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| Winner League Round 19: Bottom-ranked Gilboa Galil wins against Bnei Hasharon - 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. Bottom-ranked Gilboa Galil managed to get a fourth victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses on Monday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Bnei Hasharon in Gan Ner 79-74. Gilboa Galil made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Tony Carr (196-1997, college: Penn St., agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Forward Robert Franks (201-1996, college: WSU) contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Maurice Kemp (203-1991, college: ECU) answered with 23 points and 9 rebounds for Bnei Hasharon. Gilboa Galil maintains twelfth place with 4-15 record. Bnei Hasharon lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. Gilboa Galil are looking forward to face league's leader Maccabi Tel-Aviv in Tel Aviv in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bnei Hasharon will play at home against Ironi Nes-Ziona (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Winner League top team - Maccabi Tel-Aviv (16-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona (9-10) in Nes Ziyona 91-84. It was a great evening for the former international forward Jake Cohen (209-1990, college: Davidson) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. Lorenzo Brown helped adding 10 points and 10 assists. Maccabi Tel-Aviv's coach Oded Kattash allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 16 assists. Maccabi Tel-Aviv have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-3 record. Ironi Nes-Ziona at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with H.Be'er Sheva. Maccabi Tel-Aviv will play against bottom-ranked Gilboa Galil (#12) in Gan Ner in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ironi Nes-Ziona will play on the road against Bnei Hasharon (#8) in Hod Hasharon and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Kfar Blum was also quite interesting. Second ranked Hapoel Tel-Aviv (15-4) played at the court of 5th ranked Galil Elion (10-10). Hapoel Tel-Aviv managed to secure a 5-point victory 89-84 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Bar Timor who led the winners and scored 18 points and 5 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Deishuan Booker came up with 29 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) for Galil Elion in the defeat. Hapoel Tel-Aviv maintains second place with 15-4 record behind leader M.Tel-Aviv. Loser Galil Elion keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. Hapoel Tel-Aviv will meet at home Hapoel Haifa (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Galil Elion will play against Hapoel Beer Sheva (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Other games in round 19 were not that significant. H.Eilat beat H.Haifa on the road 90-79. H.Holon won against E.Kiryat Ata on its own court 88-73. H.Be'er Sheva unfortunately lost to H.Jerusalem in a road game 74-84. The most impressive performance of 19th round was 18 points and 5 rebounds by Zachary Hankins of H.Jerusalem. H.Haifa - H.Eilat 79-90 There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Hapoel Eilat (5-14) beat on the road 9th ranked Hapoel Haifa (6-12) 90-79 on Sunday. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Antonius Cleveland (196-1994, college: SEMO) who led the winners and scored 29 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Terran Petteway (198-1992, college: Nebraska) accounted for 16 points and 7 assists for the winning side. Point guard Anthony Hickey (180-1992, college: OK State, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists and guard Isaiah Cousins (193-1994, college: Oklahoma) added 22 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Hapoel Haifa in the defeat. Four Hapoel Haifa players scored in double figures. Hapoel Eilat maintains eleventh place with 5-14 record. Hapoel Haifa lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. Hapoel Eilat will meet at home higher ranked Hapoel Holon (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hapoel Haifa will play against the league's second-placed Hapoel Tel-Aviv (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: H.Eilat: A.Cleveland 29+6reb+3ast, T.Petteway 16+4reb+7ast, E.Griffin 14+7reb, A.Gershon 10+1reb, N.Artzi 9+2reb+1ast, A.Tilghman 6+4reb+4ast H.Haifa: I.Cousins 22+7reb+1ast, A.Hickey 17+4reb+10ast, W.Rayman 13+5reb, S.Jones 12+5reb+2ast, L.Gur 6+4reb, J.Tillman 3+2reb I.Ness Ziona - M.Tel-Aviv 84-91 Winner League top team - Maccabi Tel-Aviv (16-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona (9-10) in Nes Ziyona 91-84. They outrebounded Ironi Nes-Ziona 37-23 including a 15-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Maccabi Tel-Aviv players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a great evening for the former international forward Jake Cohen (209-1990, college: Davidson) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. American-Spanish point guard Lorenzo Brown (196-1990, college: NC State) helped adding 10 points and 10 assists. Four Maccabi Tel-Aviv players scored in double figures. Maccabi Tel-Aviv's coach Oded Kattash allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 16 assists and the other American import forward Tyler Bey (201-1998, college: Colorado, agency: Agency) scored 19 points (made all of his eight free throws). Maccabi Tel-Aviv have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-3 record. Ironi Nes-Ziona at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with H.Be'er Sheva. Maccabi Tel-Aviv will play against bottom-ranked Gilboa Galil (#12) in Gan Ner in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ironi Nes-Ziona will play on the road against Bnei Hasharon (#8) in Hod Hasharon and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: M.Tel-Aviv: J.Cohen 23+8reb+1ast, R.Sorkin 12+7reb+2ast, B.Colson Jr. 11+4reb+1ast, J.Nebo 10+4reb, L.Brown 10+1reb+10ast, J.DiBartolomeo 8+3reb+5ast I.Ness Ziona: T.Bey 19+1reb+2ast, D.Cooper 18+7reb+16ast, S.Buchanan 18+2reb+1ast, R.Adam 9+3reb, J.Meyinsse 8+4reb+2ast, R.Harrell Jr. 7+2reb+1ast H.Galil Elion - H.Tel-Aviv 84-89 The game in Kfar Blum was also quite interesting. Second ranked Hapoel Tel-Aviv (15-4) played at the court of 5th ranked Galil Elion (10-10). Hapoel Tel-Aviv managed to secure a 5-point victory 89-84 on Saturday. Hapoel Tel-Aviv made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Bar Timor (190-1992, agency: Avi Zilberman) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 5 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). American guard Xavier Munford (193-1992, college: URI) accounted for 14 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Five Hapoel Tel-Aviv players scored in double figures. American guard Deishuan Booker (190-1996, college: LBSU, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 29 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) and the other American import forward Bryce Washington (201-1996, college: Louisiana) added 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals respectively for Galil Elion in the defeat. Hapoel Tel-Aviv maintains second place with 15-4 record behind leader M.Tel-Aviv. Loser Galil Elion keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. Hapoel Tel-Aviv will meet at home Hapoel Haifa (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Galil Elion will play against Hapoel Beer Sheva (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: H.Tel-Aviv: B.Timor 18+4reb+5ast, J.Hoard 15+8reb, X.Munford 14+4reb+5ast, A.Ariel 13+3reb, C.Onuaku 12+8reb+2ast, J.McRae 9+2reb H.Galil Elion: D.Booker 29+2reb+2ast, B.Washington 21+7reb+4ast, R.Huber 14+2reb+4ast, D.Marble 7+4reb+2ast, A.Lotan 5+2reb, N.Levi 3+5reb+2ast H.Gilboa Galil - Bnei Hertzeliya 79-74 Bottom-ranked Gilboa Galil managed to get a fourth victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses on Monday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Bnei Hasharon in Gan Ner 79-74. Gilboa Galil made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Tony Carr (196-1997, college: Penn St., agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Forward Robert Franks (201-1996, college: WSU) contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Gilboa Galil players scored in double figures. Maurice Kemp (203-1991, college: ECU) answered with 23 points and 9 rebounds and center Julian Gamble (208-1989, college: Miami, FL) added 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) in the effort for Bnei Hasharon. Gilboa Galil maintains twelfth place with 4-15 record. Bnei Hasharon lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. Gilboa Galil are looking forward to face league's leader Maccabi Tel-Aviv in Tel Aviv in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bnei Hasharon will play at home against Ironi Nes-Ziona (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: H.Gilboa Galil: T.Carr 31+6reb+10ast, R.Franks 15+6reb, C.Brown 12+7reb+1ast, P.Willis 10+3reb+1ast, S.Benaya 4+3reb, A.Suss 3+2reb Bnei Hertzeliya: M.Kemp 23+9reb+2ast, J.Gamble 21+6reb+1ast, Q.Hooker 11+5reb+7ast, O.Brandwein 8+1reb+4ast, A.Van Vliet 6+4reb+1ast, C.Babb 3+1reb+2ast H.Holon - E.Kiryat Ata 88-73 Very expected game when 10th ranked E.Kiryat Ata (6-13) lost on the road to third ranked Hapoel Holon (14-6) 88-73 on Friday. Hapoel Holon made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Hapoel Holon had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American Hayden Dalton (204-1996, college: Wyoming, agency: Slash Sports) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. American-Liberian point guard Joe Ragland (182-1989, college: Wichita St.) accounted for 17 points and 9 assists for the winning side. Four Hapoel Holon players scored in double figures. American forward Amin Stevens (203-1990, college: FAMU, agency: BIG) came up with 21 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist, agency: BeoBasket) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for E.Kiryat Ata in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains third place with 14-6 record having just one point less than leader M.Tel-Aviv. Newly promoted E.Kiryat Ata keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. Hapoel Holon will meet Hapoel Eilat (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. E.Kiryat Ata will play against Hapoel Jerusalem and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: H.Holon: H.Dalton 22+8reb+2ast, C.Harris 19+3reb+1ast, J.Ragland 17+2reb+9ast, J.DeLaurier 14+10reb+1ast, S.Dawson 8+4reb+3ast, N.Misgav 6+3reb+3ast E.Kiryat Ata: A.Stevens 21+9reb+3ast, C.Lewis 19+2reb+4ast, D.Garrett 10+3reb+4ast, Y.Hanochi 9+2reb+1ast, K.Mashour 8+2reb+1ast, L.Shalev 2+2reb H.Jerusalem - H.Be'er Sheva 84-74 Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Hapoel Jerusalem (12-6) won against at home 6th ranked Hapoel Beer Sheva (9-10) 84-74 on Saturday. Hapoel Jerusalem dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Hapoel Beer Sheva's 18. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for center Zachary Hankins (211-1996, college: Xavier) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Point guard Brandon Brown (183-1989, college: UMW) accounted for 9 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Guard Khalil Ahmad (191-1996, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 19 points and Greg Whittington (203-1993, college: Georgetown) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Hapoel Beer Sheva in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Hapoel Jerusalem. They maintain fourth place with 12-6 record. Loser Hapoel Beer Sheva keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with I.Ness Ziona. Hapoel Jerusalem will meet E.Kiryat Ata (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Hapoel Beer Sheva will play against Galil Elion (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: H.Jerusalem: Z.Hankins 18+5reb+1ast, K.Carrington 15+3ast, B.Brown 9+4reb+6ast, T.Cline 9+8reb+1ast, L.Randolph 9+2reb+2ast, O.Blayzer 8+5reb H.Be'er Sheva: K.Ahmad 19+4reb+3ast, G.Whittington 10+6reb+1ast, B.Moore 10+2reb+1ast, N.Segal 10, P.Roy 8+5reb+4ast, T.Porat 7+2reb+1ast |
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| Best players of Japanese B3 League round 43 - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 27-year old forward had a double-double of 30 points and twenty one rebounds, while his team lost the game against Yokohama EX (#5, 33-11) 93-100. Veertien Mie maintains the 10th position in Japanese B3 League. Veertien Mie is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. But it was their 29th lost game this season out of 44 games. In the team's last game Martin had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range and got three three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He turned to be Veertien Mie's top player in his first season with the team. Josh Martin averages this season 13.4ppg and 10.2rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Jerrell Wright (204-F-1991) of Gifu. Wright impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 25 points and 15 rebounds. Of course Gifu cruised to a 86-78 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Tachikawa (#15, 12-32). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Gifu keeps 9th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 18-26 record. Wright is a newcomer at Gifu and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.2ppg (#8). He also registered 10.4 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was American Ryan Stephan (208-C-1994) of Yokohama EX (#5). Stephan scored 21 points and grabbed fourteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Yokohama EX, leading his team to a 100-93 win against the lower-ranked Veertien Mie (#10, 15-29). Yokohama EX needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 33 victories and 11 lost games. Stephan has a great season in Japan. After 38 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.7rpg (6th best). He also has FGP: 65.0% and 3PT: 40.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Tristin Walley (201-F-1996) of Tachikawa - 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Jerome Tillman (201-F-1987) of Okayama - 26 points and 8 rebounds 6. Ryan Richards (212-C-1991) of Yamaguchi - 21 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Renaldo Dixon (206-C-1990) of Shinagawa - 21 points and 10 rebounds 8. Tucker Haymond (198-G-1994) of Veertien Mie - 28 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Kristian Doolittle (201-F-1997) of Iwate - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Muusa Dama (207-C/F-1996) of Iwate - 18 points and 12 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Best players of Japanese B2 League round 45 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 32-year old center had a double-double of 31 points and eleven rebounds, while his team beat Yamagata (#6, 19-28) 70-62. Fukushima maintains the 4th position in their group in Japanese B2 League. Fukushima 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 22-25 record. Echenique turned to be Fukushima's top player in his first season with the team. Gregory Echenique averages this season 18.0ppg and 7.2rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Jordan Hamilton (201-F-1990) of Nishinomiya S.. Hamilton impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 19 points and 19 rebounds. Of course he led Nishinomiya S. to another comfortable win 94-79 over slightly higher-ranked Saga B. (#1, 38-9) being unquestionably team leader. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in East. Nishinomiya S. consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 23-24 record. Hamilton is one of the most experienced players at Nishinomiya S. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Ishmael Lane (203-F/C-1997) of Tokyo Z (#7). Lane scored 22 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Tokyo Z, leading his team to a 82-76 win against slightly higher-ranked Bambitious N. (#6, 14-33). Tokyo Z can only dream about fighting for top spots in East. They have rather bad season and 13-34 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Lane has individually a great season in Japan. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.9ppg (6th best) and rebounds with 11.4rpg (4th best). He also has 1.2bpg and FGP: 57.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Eugene Phelps (198-F-1990) of Ehime OV - 16 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Matt Bonds (196-F-1995) of Nagasaki - 23 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Cheikh Mbodj (208-C-1987) of Bambitious N. - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Brandon Ashley (206-PF-1994) of Chiba - 18 points and 8 rebounds 8. Benjamin Lawson (216-F-1995) of Kumamoto V. - 20 points and 8 rebounds 9. Brekkott Chapman (206-F/C-1996) of Koshigaya A. - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Ziga Dimec (210-C-1993) of Nishinomiya S. - 19 points and 9 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Jordanian Premier League round 4 (Second Stage) best performance: Darrin Dorsey - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 35-year old player had a double-double of 40 points and 14 rebounds, while his team outclassed, Second Stage bottom-ranked team Al Jubaiha (#4, 0-4) with 27-point margin 104-77. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Orthodox to consolidate first place in the Jordanian Premier League. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Orthodox already had a very good start winning all 4 without losing a single one. In the team's last game Dorsey had a remarkable 60.0% from 2-point range and got six three-pointers out of 9 attempts. He turned to be Orthodox's top player in his first season with the team. Former Dakota Wesleyan University star has very solid stats this year. Dorsey is in league's top in points (5th best: 21.3ppg), assists (3rd best: 6.0apg) and averages impressive 62.2% FGP and 45.1% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last round's games was young American Gerard Tarin (206-F-1996) of league's second-best Al Ahli. Tarin had a very good evening with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as Al Ahli was edged by Al Riyadi (2-2) 92-90. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Al Ahli still maintains its place in the top 2 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 2-2 record is not bad at all. Tarin is a newcomer at Al Ahli, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.4ppg (#4). His other stats are also decent: 12.3rpg and 3.8apg. Former Nova Southeastern University star Tarin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Third on the list of top players last round was another Orthodox's star - Canadian guard Freddy Ibrahim (190-G-1996). Ibrahim showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, ten rebounds and eleven assists (!!!) in the last round. He was another key player of Orthodox, helping his team with a 104-77 easy win against #4 ranked Al Jubaiha. Orthodox started extremely well this Second Stage. They recorded 4 victories without losing a single game. Ibrahim turns to be one of the very best players in the league while he is also a leader of the top team having his eyes on the championship title. Ibrahim has a great season in Jordan. After 11 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.8ppg (7th best) and assists with 10.2apg (best passer). Freddy Ibrahim has also Jordanian passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player. Other top performing players last week: 4. Kevin Mickle (201-F-1993) of Al Jubaiha - 16 points, 19 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Ahmad Obeid (197-F-1990) of Al Riyadi - 27 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Caden Al-Najdawi (203-F-1999) of Orthodox - 26 points and 6 rebounds 7. Ahmad Hammourri) of Al Jubaiha - 27 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Amin Abuhawwas (190-G-1994) of Al Ahli - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Yousef Abuwazaneh (201-C-1993) of Al Riyadi - 11 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Malek Kanaan (182-G-1993) of Al Riyadi - 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Superliga Round 24: Rahoveci beat higher ranked Bashkimi - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in Superliga is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game with biggest difference of round 24 was host Rahoveci's (#8) victory at home over 5th ranked Bashkimi (9-14) 101-91 on Saturday evening. Rahoveci forced 21 Bashkimi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jack Pagenkopf (190-1997, college: Utah Tech) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Edmond Kryeziu (194-1998) chipped in 24 points. Rahoveci's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Dajuan Graf (185-1992, college: NCCU, agency: BIG) who recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Rahoveci maintains eighth position with 4-20 record. Bashkimi at the other side keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. Rahoveci are looking forward to face higher ranked Prizreni (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bashkimi will play against Prishtina and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Leader Peja delivered the eighteenth victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Vellaznimi (8-16) 127-80. It was a good game for American point guard Larry Thomas (188-1993, college: BSC) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 7 assists. Devoe Joseph contributed with 21 points and 6 assists for the winners. Peja's coach Can Sevim felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American power forward Damonte Dodd (211-1994, college: Maryland) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for Vellaznimi. Peja (18-3) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Vellaznimi lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with 16 games lost. Peja will play against Trepca (#4) in Mitrovice in the next round. Vellaznimi will play at home against the league's second-placed Ylli and hopes to get back on the winning track. In the last game of round 24 Prizreni was defeated by Ylli in Therande 81-68. The best stats of 24th round was 16 points and 13 rebounds by Daniel Lekndreaj of Bashkimi. Ylli - Prizreni 81-68 There was no surprise in Therande where 7th ranked Prizreni (6-16) was defeated by third ranked Ylli (16-6) 81-68. Ylli outrebounded Prizreni 42-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for American center Chris Harris (208-1997, college: Houston, agency: Inception Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds and 6 blocks (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). The former international Gezim Morina (204-1992, agency: BIG) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Muhamed Ali Janjeva (203-1998, agency: BIG) replied with 13 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Wayne Arnold (193, college: CUI) added 17 points in the effort for Prizreni. Four Prizreni players scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Prizreni lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 16 games lost. Ylli will play against Vellaznimi (#6) in Gjakove in the next round. Prizreni will play at home against Rahoveci and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ylli: C.Harris 21+18reb+1ast, G.Morina 15+12reb+4ast, B.Ahmed 14+4reb+3ast, H.Sirko 9+2reb+2ast, W.Washpun 8+3reb+4ast, M.Armstead 6+1ast Prizreni: W.Arnold 17+3reb+1ast, M.Ismaili 15+2ast, M.Ali Janjeva 13+8reb+3ast, A.Grant 10+5reb+2ast, U.Zenelaj 7+8reb, C.Williams 6+4reb+3ast Peja - Vellaznimi 127-80 Leader Peja delivered the eighteenth victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Vellaznimi (8-16) 127-80. Peja dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Vellaznimi's 44. They outrebounded Vellaznimi 46-30 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Peja players were unselfish on offense dishing 34 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Vellaznimi's players. It was a good game for American point guard Larry Thomas (188-1993, college: BSC) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 7 assists. Canadian guard Devoe Joseph (193-1990, college: Oregon) contributed with 21 points and 6 assists for the winners. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Peja's coach Can Sevim felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American power forward Damonte Dodd (211-1994, college: Maryland) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and guard Atik Koshi (189-1999) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists in the effort for Vellaznimi. Five Peja and four Vellaznimi players scored in double figures. Peja (18-3) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Vellaznimi lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with 16 games lost. Peja will play against Trepca (#4) in Mitrovice in the next round. Vellaznimi will play at home against the league's second-placed Ylli and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Peja: D.Joseph 21+1reb+6ast, L.Thomas 21+4reb+7ast, S.Zekiqi 14+1reb+1ast, J.Tate 14+2reb+8ast, M.Jefferson 14+11reb, B.Waldow 12+12reb+2ast Vellaznimi: D.Dodd 22+11reb+3ast, D.Johnson 17+2ast, A.Koshi 14+9reb+9ast, L.Shendrit 12+6reb+1ast, S.Arber 7+1ast, B.Zekiqi 7+3reb+1ast Rahoveci - Bashkimi 101-91 The game with biggest difference of round 24 was host Rahoveci's (#8) victory at home over 5th ranked Bashkimi (9-14) 101-91 on Saturday evening. Rahoveci forced 21 Bashkimi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jack Pagenkopf (190-1997, college: Utah Tech) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Edmond Kryeziu (194-1998) chipped in 24 points. Rahoveci's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Dajuan Graf (185-1992, college: NCCU, agency: BIG) who recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Albanian forward Daniel Lekndreaj (192-1997) added 16 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Four Rahoveci and five Bashkimi players scored in double figures. Rahoveci maintains eighth position with 4-20 record. Bashkimi at the other side keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. Rahoveci are looking forward to face higher ranked Prizreni (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bashkimi will play against Prishtina and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Rahoveci: E.Kryeziu 24+4reb+3ast, J.Pagenkopf 20+6reb+6ast, G.Blackston 17+8reb+3ast, U.Karanezi 11+4reb+2ast, V.Ejupi 9+5reb+4ast, R.Bardh 9+2reb Bashkimi: D.Graf 20+6reb+5ast, S.Samuels 16+6reb+4ast, D.Lekndreaj 16+13reb+1ast, F.Rugova 15+4reb, A.Morina 12+3reb+4ast, P.Nixon 9+4reb+4ast |
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He got a double-double of 25 points and 15 assists, while his team edged out Parnu (#9, 12-16) 102-98. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Liepaja is placed at 10th position in LAT-EST BL. Liepaja 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 12-17 record. In the team's last game Birkans had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He has many years of experience at Liepaja, through which he has constantly improved. Birkans has impressive league stats. He is league's best passer with 6.9apg. Birkans is in league's top in and averages solid 52.9% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Karlis Silins (209-C-1997). He is a center in his second season at Liepaja. In the last game Silins recorded impressive double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds. It was enough for Liepaja to edge slightly higher-ranked Parnu (#9, 12-16) by 4 points 102-98. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. But Liepaja managed to improve slightly their position in standings taking 10th place. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 12-17 record. Silins is well-known at Liepaja and together with Renars Birkans he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.0ppg (#3). He also registered 8.7 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to center Nysier Brooks (213-C-1996, agency: Green Sports Management) of VEF Riga (#3). Brooks scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Despite Brooks' great performance VEF Riga lost 92-99 to #4 ranked Ventspils. 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 last thing VEF Riga needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 21 victories and 6 lost games. Brooks has a very solid season. In 22 games in LAT-EST BL he scored 12.6ppg. He also has 7.3rpg and FGP: 61.6%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Tyler Cheese (193-G-1996) of Rapla - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Obrad Tomic (208-C-1993) of Rapla - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Volodymyr Shevchenko (200-PF-1994) of Tarvas - 28 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Leemet Bockler (201-G-2001) of Tartu - 29 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Gert Kaldmae (195-SF-1995) of Tarvas - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Kristaps Dargais (198-PF-1990) of BK Ogre - 7 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Kristaps Gluditis (190-SG-1995) of TalTech - 20 points and 3 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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RSU/VEF - Turiba 83-71 RSU/VEF dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Turiba's 26. They outrebounded Turiba 57-31 including a 25-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Peteris Salmins (205-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. Raivo Butirins (205-2003) helped adding 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was power forward Rihards Berzins (210-1997) with 20 points and 5 rebounds and guard Gints Zomerfelds (189-2000) scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Turiba players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: RSU/VEF: P.Salmins 24+15reb+2ast, B.Raivo 17+8reb+1ast, D.Matiss Zilde 10+8reb+5ast, M.Krumins 9+9reb+3ast, K.Jurjans 6+6reb+2ast, P.Peteris 5+6reb+1ast Turiba: R.Berzins 20+5reb+2ast, R.Stasans 14+2reb+2ast, G.Zomerfelds 13+8reb+6ast, N.Zotovs 11+3reb+1ast, K.Septe 7+1reb+1ast, M.Kristers 3+2ast LU/BS Riga - Bauska 103-64 LU/BS Riga dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bauska's 32. LU/BS Riga forced 23 Bauska turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Bauska helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for guard Daniels Baumanis (188-2004) who led his team to a victory with 22 points. Rudolfs Svitins (199-2005) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five LU/BS Riga players scored in double figures. LU/BS Riga's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Ivars Zemitis (195-1990) answered with 19 points and 9 rebounds and guard Martins Berzins (190-1992) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Bauska. Top scorers: LU/BS Riga: B.Daniels 22+4reb+2ast, F.Elvijs 13+2reb, S.Rudolfs 13+8reb+3ast, S.Davis 11+10reb+2ast, E.Edvards 10+2reb+4ast, J.Gustavs 7+3reb+1ast Bauska: I.Zemitis 19+9reb, M.Berzins 12+5reb+3ast, J.Eiduks 9+5reb+1ast, G.Bricka 7+3reb+1ast, T.Vilks 7+5reb+4ast, R.Solzemnieks 5+1reb+1ast |
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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 most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Beirut Club (#3) and Antranik (#5). Antranik was smashed at home by 17 points 69-86 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Antranik. They outrebounded Antranik 47-28 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Beirut Club looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Shabazz Muhammad (198-1992, college: UCLA) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. The former international power forward Mohamad Haidar (203-1990, college: Michigan Tech) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Westley Hinton (206-1991, college: Troy) replied with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks for Antranik. Beirut Club (17-2) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion (17-2) moved-up to second place. Antranik at the other side keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. Beirut Club will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Antranik's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Beirut Sagesse. LBL top team - Dynamo (17-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Homentmen (4-13) in Beirut 102-82. Worth to mention a quality performance of American guard Zach Lofton (193-1992, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Karim Ezzeddine who added 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. American guard Mark Lyons (185-1989, college: Arizona) responded with 27 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dynamo have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-1 record. Homentmen at the other side keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. Dynamo will play against Champville (#7) in Dik El Mehdi in the next round where they are favorite. Homentmen will play against NSA and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Liders (7-11) and NSA (6-12), which took place in . Higher ranked Liders lost to ninth ranked NSA in a road game 82-93 on Saturday. The winners were led by Dallas Morgan who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 8 assists. NSA's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds by Alex Peacock did not help to save the game for Liders. NSA moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hoops. Liders at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Champville. NSA will meet Homentmen (#10) in the next round. Liders will play against Byblos (#12) and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: Hoops was beaten by Champville on the road 76-66. Sagesse destroyed Atlas on its own court 109-89. Bottom-ranked Byblos were outscored by Al Riyadi in Beirut 124-87. Beirut Club rolled over Champville at home 108-74. The most impressive performance of 20th round was 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Jimmy Salem of Champville. Antranik - Beirut Club 69-86 The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Beirut Club (#3) and Antranik (#5). Antranik was smashed at home by 17 points 69-86 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Antranik. They outrebounded Antranik 47-28 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Beirut Club looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Shabazz Muhammad (198-1992, college: UCLA) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. The former international power forward Mohamad Haidar (203-1990, college: Michigan Tech) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Beirut Club players scored in double figures. American forward Westley Hinton (206-1991, college: Troy) replied with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks and his fellow American import guard Jordan Jackson (190-1997, college: UTRGV) added 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Antranik. Beirut Club (17-2) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion (17-2) moved-up to second place. Antranik at the other side keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. Beirut Club will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Antranik's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Beirut Sagesse. Top scorers: Beirut Club: S.Muhammad 18+10reb+2ast, O.Jamaleddine 17+6reb+1ast, M.Haidar 16+7reb+3ast, K.Hayes 13+4reb+5ast, N.Rabay 10+9reb+3ast, G.Hadidian 6+6reb+1ast Antranik: W.Hinton 31+9reb+1ast, J.Jackson 23+7reb+7ast, S.Alaaeddine 5+2reb+2ast, M.Albert 3+1ast, W.Sawan 3+2reb+2ast, A.Joel 2+3reb+4ast Champville - Hoops 76-66 Everything could happen in Dik El Mehdi at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Champville and 8th ranked Hoops had identical 6-11 record. This time Champville used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Beirut 76-66 on Thursday night. Champville outrebounded Hoops 52-31 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Ghassan Tacca who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds and the former international guard Jimmy Salem (190-1995) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Four Champville players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks by U.S. Virgin Islands forward Romani Hansen (203-1997, college: Albany) did not help to save the game for Hoops. Point guard Joseph Zaloum (180-1990) added 13 points and 7 assists for the guests. Despite that victory Champville went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Liders. Loser Hoops keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with NSA. Champville will meet league's leader Dynamo in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hoops' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Beirut Dynamo. Top scorers: Champville: J.Salem 21+8reb+3ast, T.Ghassan 16+17reb+1ast, M.Abi-Kheres 15+13reb+2ast, G.Choueiry 12+3reb+3ast, M.Lomayo 9+6reb+3ast, A.Kopaly 2+2reb+1ast Hoops: R.Hansen 20+10reb+3ast, J.Zaloum 13+3reb+7ast, E.Helou Hicham 10+2reb+2ast, S.Alaa 9+2ast, S.Jason 8+3reb+1ast, K.Amir 4+10reb NSA - Liders 93-82 Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Liders (7-11) and NSA (6-12), which took place in . Higher ranked Liders lost to ninth ranked NSA in a road game 82-93 on Saturday. NSA outrebounded Liders 41-29 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American guard Dallas Morgan (185, college: CMU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 8 assists and Serbian-Montenegrin forward Milko Bjelica (207-1984, agency: BIG) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. NSA's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds by American Alex Peacock (199-1997, college: Texas St.) did not help to save the game for Liders. His fellow American import guard Stanley Davis Jr (196-1998, college: Morgan St.) added 25 points for the guests. NSA moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hoops. Liders at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Champville. NSA will meet Homentmen (#10) in the next round. Liders will play against Byblos (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: NSA: D.Morgan 34+16reb+8ast, M.Bjelica 21+8reb+1ast, O.Kaissy 11+8reb+5ast, K.Jadayel 9+1ast, S.Georges 9+5reb+1ast, G.Elio 6+2reb+1ast Liders: S.Davis Jr. 25+1reb+3ast, A.Peacock 25+10reb+2ast, K.Christophe 17+7reb+2ast, J.Nemer 8+3reb+3ast, H.Mike 5+4reb+2ast, J.Makhlouf 2+4reb Dynamo - Homentmen 102-82 LBL top team - Dynamo (17-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Homentmen (4-13) in Beirut 102-82. Worth to mention a quality performance of American guard Zach Lofton (193-1992, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and international power forward Karim Ezzeddine (206-1997, college: N.Mexico) who added 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Dynamo players scored in double figures. American guard Mark Lyons (185-1989, college: Arizona) responded with 27 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and his fellow American import Joshua Caldwell (203-1991, college: William Penn, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) scored 26 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dynamo have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-1 record. Homentmen at the other side keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. Dynamo will play against Champville (#7) in Dik El Mehdi in the next round where they are favorite. Homentmen will play against NSA and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Dynamo: Z.Lofton 33+8reb+4ast, A.Ibrahim 12+1reb+1ast, M.Alkhoury 12+6reb+1ast, K.Ezzeddine 11+6reb+2ast, J.Khalil 10+2reb+3ast, A.Mahmoud 7+2reb+1ast Homentmen: M.Lyons 27+6reb+6ast, J.Caldwell 26+9reb+2ast, A.Tanios 7+3reb+1ast, A.Serouj 6+2reb+1ast, K.Mohamad 5+1reb, D.Baghdadian 4+6reb Sagesse - Atlas 109-89 Very expected game when 11th ranked Atlas (4-14) were smashed by third ranked Sagesse (16-2) in Beirut 109-89 on Saturday. Sagesse looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American Kerwin Roach II (192-1996, college: Texas) who scored that evening 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international guard Sergio El Darwich (193-1996, college: Maine) supported him with 20 points. Sagesse's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 27 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists by American guard Myles Carter (185-1999, college: Delaware St., agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Atlas. His fellow American import power forward Mason Harrell (203-1997, college: WSSU) added 24 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Sagesse have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-2 record behind leader Dynamo. Atlas lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 14 games lost. Sagesse's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Antranik. Top scorers: Sagesse: K.Roach II 22+8reb+7ast, S.El Darwich 20+3reb+1ast, P.Bou Abboud 17+6reb, J.Jarrouge 9, C.Alexander 9+9reb+1ast, M.Rudy 8+1reb+1ast Atlas: M.Carter 27+9reb+9ast, M.Harrell 24+10reb, F.Pierre 13+3reb+2ast, M.Tarek 9+1reb, G.Yves-Daaboul 9+1reb+4ast, F.Georges 4+2reb Al Riyadi - Byblos 124-87 Very predictable result when fourth ranked Al Riyadi (14-3) rolled over bottom-ranked Byblos (2-16) in Beirut 124-87 on Sunday. Al Riyadi shot 64.3 percent from the field. They also forced 19 Byblos turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 62.5 percentage. Al Riyadi looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by the former international guard Karim Zeinoun (188-1999) who scored that evening 30 points (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) and the former international guard Amir Saoud (186-1991) supported him with 30 points and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Five Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds by American power forward C.J. Aiken (206-1990, college: St.Joseph's, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Byblos. Naturalized Mexican swingman Dimitri Nader (193-2003) added 21 points and 4 assists for the guests. Al Riyadi maintains fourth position with 14-3 record. Byblos lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Al Riyadi will meet at home Atlas (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Byblos will play against Liders and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Al Riyadi: A.Saoud 30+4ast, K.Zeinoun 30+3reb+3ast, H.Gyokchyan 17+6reb+3ast, D.Johnson 15+3reb+3ast, B.Tabbara 14+5reb+3ast, A.Mansour 6+3reb+7ast Byblos: N.Dimitri 21+3reb+4ast, C.Aiken 19+13reb+3ast, A.Tanos Rami 18+7ast, R.Guy 8+1reb+4ast, H.Charbel 6, Y.Charbel 6+3reb+1ast Beirut Club - Champville 108-74 Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Champville (7-11) was outscored on the road by third ranked Beirut Club (17-2) 108-74 on Sunday. Beirut Club dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Champville's 38. They outrebounded Champville 44-20 including a 18-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Beirut Club looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Champville's players. The winners were led by American guard Kenny Hayes (189-1987, college: Miami, OH) who scored that evening 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import Shabazz Muhammad (198-1992, college: UCLA) supported him with 24 points. Five Beirut Club players scored in double figures. Beirut Club's coach Marwan Khalil felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by the former international guard Jimmy Salem (190-1995) did not help to save the game for Champville. Forward Marc Abi-Kheres (197-1994) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Beirut Club have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Champville dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Liders. Beirut Club will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Champville will play against the league's leader Dynamo (#1) in Beirut and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Beirut Club: S.Muhammad 24+3reb+2ast, E.Rustom 19+2reb+2ast, N.Rabay 19+8reb, K.Hayes 17+7reb+8ast, O.Jamaleddine 11+7reb+5ast, M.Haidar 10+5reb+2ast Champville: J.Salem 30+5reb+5ast, M.Abi-Kheres 12+7reb+2ast, M.Lomayo 11, B.Elie 6+2reb, A.Kopaly 5+1reb, G.Choueiry 5 |
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Zalgiris (18-4) in Kaunas on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Rytas (16-5) 100-94. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Zalgiris. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Rytas made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 63.0 percentage. Rytas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Zalgiris helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Margiris Normantas (194-1996) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 4 assists (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!). American guard Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) contributed with 28 points for the winners. The former international point guard Lukas Lekavicius (180-1994) replied with 21 points for Zalgiris. Zalgiris' coach Kazys Maksvytis rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains second position with 16-5 record having just three points less than leader Zalgiris. Zalgiris at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Rytas are looking forward to face P.Zvaigzdes (#10) in Pasvalys in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zalgiris will play on the road against Neptunas (#7) in Klaipeda and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of third ranked Wolves (15-7) against sixth ranked Jonava (13-9) on Monday night. Host Wolves was defeated by Jonava in a tough game in Vilnius 94-99. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Wolves. American point guard Glynn Watson Jr (185-1997, college: Nebraska) scored 32 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Goran Huskic chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Ahmad Caver (188-1996, college: ODU) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Wolves' coach Rimas Kurtinaitis tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Jonava maintains sixth position with 13-9 record. Newly promoted Wolves keeps the third place with seven games lost. Jonava will play against Siauliai (#9) on the road in the next round. Wolves will play against Gargzdu (#11) in Gargzdai and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Panevezys supposed to be also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Juventus (14-8) played at the court of fifth ranked Lietkabelis (14-8). Lietkabelis did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 91-71 on Sunday. Kristian Kullamaee notched 21 points and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even 24 points by Alex Hamilton did not help to save the game for Juventus. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lietkabelis have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Juventus. Lietkabelis will meet Nevezis (#8) in the next round. Juventus will play against Prienai (#12) and hope to secure a win. Other games in round 22 were not that significant. P.Zvaigzdes beat Prienai on the road 92-89. Gargzdu was destroyed by Neptunas on its own court 54-73. Nevezis managed to outperform Siauliai in Kedainiai 107-95. Prienai - P.Zvaigzdes 89-92 No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked P.Zvaigzdes (5-16) edged on the road bottom-ranked Prienai (2-20) 92-89 on Saturday. P.Zvaigzdes made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. American guard Jared Cunningham (194-1991, college: Oregon St., agency: BeoBasket) notched 23 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Ignas Vaitkus (197-1993) supported him with 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 12 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists by forward Tauras Jogela (202-1993, agency: 011 Sports) did not help to save the game for Prienai. American point guard Kyan Anderson (180-1992, college: TCU) added 21 points for lost side. Five Prienai players scored in double figures. P.Zvaigzdes maintains tenth position with 5-16 record. Loser Prienai stay dead last with 20 lost games. P.Zvaigzdes will meet at home league's second-placed Rytas in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Prienai will play against Juventus (#5) in Utena and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Prienai: K.Anderson 21+2reb+3ast, J.Williams 14+7reb+1ast, T.Jogela 12+9reb+7ast, D.Domarkas 10+1reb+1ast, R.Keliacius 10+2reb, K.Giedraitis 9+1reb P.Zvaigzdes: J.Cunningham 23+4reb+4ast, I.Vaitkus 19+3reb, C.Allen 10+5reb+3ast, J.Gillon 9+3reb+2ast, E.Saulys 8+3reb, R.Kuksiks 8+1reb Lietkabelis - Juventus 91-71 The game in Panevezys supposed to be also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Juventus (14-8) played at the court of fifth ranked Lietkabelis (14-8). Lietkabelis did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 91-71 on Sunday. Lietkabelis made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Lietkabelis outrebounded Juventus 40-25 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Estonian point guard Kristian Kullamaee (194-1999) notched 21 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and Bosnian-Serbian Nikola Popovic (211-1997, college: Boston Coll.) supported him with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Even 24 points by American point guard Alex Hamilton (193-1993, college: Louisiana Tech) did not help to save the game for Juventus. Zygimantas Skucas (202-1992, agency: BIG) added 9 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lietkabelis have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Juventus. Lietkabelis will meet Nevezis (#8) in the next round. Juventus will play against Prienai (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Juventus: A.Hamilton 24+1reb+2ast, J.Alston 12+3reb, Z.Skucas 9+3reb+3ast, D.Romancenko 7+5reb, R.Lynch 6+2reb, G.Matulis 5+1reb+3ast Lietkabelis: K.Kullamaee 21+3reb+5ast, N.Popovic 12+5reb+3ast, R.Mantas 11+1reb+3ast, M.Paulius 9+6reb, G.Maldunas 9+6reb, G.Orelik 9+7reb+3ast Wolves - Jonava 94-99 Very important is a home loss of third ranked Wolves (15-7) against sixth ranked Jonava (13-9) on Monday night. Host Wolves was defeated by Jonava in a tough game in Vilnius 94-99. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Wolves. Jonava made 21-of-27 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Wolves was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American point guard Glynn Watson Jr (185-1997, college: Nebraska) scored 32 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Serbian center Goran Huskic (210-1992, college: Howard Col., TX) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Jonava players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Ahmad Caver (188-1996, college: ODU) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists and Swedish-American forward Jeffery Taylor (201-1989, college: Vanderbilt) scored 22 points. Wolves' coach Rimas Kurtinaitis tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Jonava maintains sixth position with 13-9 record. Newly promoted Wolves keeps the third place with seven games lost. Jonava will play against Siauliai (#9) on the road in the next round. Wolves will play against Gargzdu (#11) in Gargzdai and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Wolves: A.Caver 35+4reb+4ast, J.Taylor 22+4reb+1ast, E.Zukauskas 16+5reb+1ast, E.Buckner 8+6reb+1ast, K.Zemaitis 6+3reb+4ast, A.Juskevicius 3+3reb+6ast Jonava: G.Watson Jr. 32+6reb+6ast, G.Huskic 20+6reb+1ast, D.Bickauskis 19+3reb+4ast, E.Seskus 11+6reb+2ast, J.Garrett 10+8reb+2ast, A.Valeika 5+3reb Gargzdu - Neptunas 54-73 Rather expected game when 11th ranked Gargzdu (4-18) was smashed by eighth ranked Neptunas (10-12) in Gargzdai 73-54 on Monday. Neptunas dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Gargzdu's 20. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American center Austin Wiley (211-1999, college: Auburn) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and the former international guard Zygimantas Janavicius (193-1989, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 10 points and 11 assists. Neptunas' coach Mindaugas Brazys used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points and 8 rebounds by Canadian guard Isiah Osborne (196-1996, college: Carleton) did not help to save the game for Gargzdu. American point guard Josh Newkirk (185-1994, college: Indiana) added 7 points and 5 assists for lost side. Neptunas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Siauliai and Nevezis. Newly promoted Gargzdu keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost. Neptunas will meet at home league's leader Zalgiris in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gargzdu will play against Wolves (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Gargzdu: I.Osborne 22+8reb+2ast, R.Purvis 9+2reb+2ast, J.Newkirk 7+3reb+5ast, J.Washington 5+9reb+1ast, S.Beniusis 4+9reb+1ast, M.Runkauskas 3+1reb+1ast Neptunas: A.Wiley 16+12reb, M.Jogela 13+4reb+1ast, Z.Janavicius 10+3reb+11ast, P.Oskaras 9+4reb+1ast, D.Gailius 7+6reb+3ast, R.Malmanis 6+3reb Siauliai - Nevezis 95-107 There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Nevezis (10-12) won against on the road 7th ranked Siauliai (10-12) 107-95 on Monday. Nevezis looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Marius Valinskas (187-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and Belgian Tim Lambrecht (207-1998) supported him with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Five Nevezis players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by Paulius Danusevicius (205-2001) did not help to save the game for Siauliai. American guard Kyle Mangas (193-1999, college: IWU) added 18 points and 4 assists for lost side. Siauliai's coach Antanas Sireika let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Nevezis moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Neptunas and Siauliai. Siauliai lost third consecutive game. Nevezis will meet at home higher ranked Lietkabelis (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Siauliai will play against Jonava and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Siauliai: K.Mangas 18+2reb+4ast, D.Paulius 18+7reb+1ast, E.Stankevicius 16+3reb, B.Daniel 9+1reb, J.Zohore 8+5reb, A.Urbutis 8+4reb+3ast Nevezis: D.Darryl 18+3reb+2ast, D.Freeman 18+7reb+1ast, M.Valinskas 17+5reb+10ast, B.Davison 16+3reb+2ast, T.Lambrecht 15+10reb+3ast, D.Lavrinovicius 13+2reb+1ast Zalgiris - Rytas 94-100 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Zalgiris (18-4) in Kaunas on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Rytas (16-5) 100-94. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Zalgiris. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Rytas made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 63.0 percentage. Rytas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Zalgiris helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Margiris Normantas (194-1996) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 4 assists (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!). American guard Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) contributed with 28 points for the winners. Four Rytas players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Lukas Lekavicius (180-1994) replied with 21 points and Latvian Rolands Smits (207-1995) added 15 points in the effort for Zalgiris. Zalgiris' coach Kazys Maksvytis rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains second position with 16-5 record having just three points less than leader Zalgiris. Zalgiris at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Rytas are looking forward to face P.Zvaigzdes (#10) in Pasvalys in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zalgiris will play on the road against Neptunas (#7) in Klaipeda and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Zalgiris: L.Lekavicius 21+1reb+2ast, R.Smits 15+3reb+1ast, I.Taylor 11+2reb+3ast, A.Butkevicius 9+3reb+3ast, A.Polonara 8+9reb+2ast, E.Ulanovas 8+4reb+6ast Rytas: M.Normantas 30+2reb+4ast, M.Foster 28+3reb+3ast, M.Echodas 10+4reb+1ast, B.Varadi 10+2reb+5ast, E.Fridriksson 8+2reb+3ast, L.Uleckas 7+2reb+2ast |
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| Maiden success for Mellieha as Libertas win Louis Borg Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Melliea Libertas 172 BUPA Luxol 149 The 22nd edition of the Louis Borg Cup was won by Melliea Libertas for the first time in their history after they beat BUPA Luxol, who were searching for their fourth Cup success, in the final series over the weekend. The series was greatly influenced by the proceedings of the first few minutes of the second half of the first game when Melliea moved from an almost tied game to a 23-point lead within a few minutes thereby putting pressure on Luxol who could never recover this lost ground. The second game was a much more balanced encounter with Luxol practically throwing away a late lead. The northerners celebrated their first seasonal success and now will look forward to the playoffs, where there is also a possibility that they will face the same Luxol in the semifinals, as well the Knock-Out final against Starlites next month. The first game set off with quite a fiery start with the first quarter ending on a 20-20 tied score. David Bugeja and Nenad Bukva (185-G) gave Mellieha the early lead with Luxol each time managing to reply quickly through the first bucket from Tayler Mattos (20 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks) and free-throws from Nikola Vasovic (180-PG-1992) (14 points, three assists). Mid-quarter hoops from Connor Zinaich (201-F-1997, college: Nova SE) and Vukasin Jandric moved Libertas to a 12-7 lead but, late in the quarter, back-to-back treys from Trevian Bell (201-G/F, college: Lewis) got Luxol at par. The second quarter got underway with an 8-0 run by Melliea through Jandric and Robert Bonnici (1994) but Luxol gradually came back into the game for another tied score, 31-31, with further offensive ploys from Mattos and Bell (18 points, 10 boards, five assists). The lead changed hands three times till the half-time buzzer with Zinaich's points just moving Melliea 41-39 ahead. Zinaich ended as the game's top scorer with 28 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and four blocks, yet had to leave the game injured late in the game and even then had to sit out the second game with a probable meniscus related injury and an initial diagnosis of possibly some two to four weeks out. Melliea also had the disqualification of their captain Bugeja on two technical fouls early in the third quarter. The first four minutes of the second half proved to be extremely influential not only in the outcome of this game but of the whole series as Mellieha outscored their opponents 16-1 and moved to a double-digit lead. Although Luxol did offer a small reply through Jean Paul Schembri and Stefan Capello, there was no consistent effort and Melliea even managed to extend the lead to 23 points by the end of the third rubber, 74-51. This margin increased to a massive 31 points, 87-56, midway in the last quarter also after treys from Sebastian Valencia and Isaac Bonett (180-PG-1999) with Luxol managing to bring the deficit a bit down after a late 10-0 streak. Less than 48 hours later, the two teams faced each other for the second game in the series with each team with a different psychological perspective. Melliea were buoyed by their 22-point buffer whilst Luxol's pride was at stake as they wanted to provide a fight. The Violets did manage to halve the overall deficit both at the start of the second half at 53-42 and also a number of times late in the game, including 82-71 with just under three minutes to go. But Mellieha managed to close the game and series with a 12-0 run, including a late trey, to win the second encounter. The first quarter was a balanced affair with both sides neutralizing each other and the lead changing a number of times. Schembri, Mattos, and Vasovic set Luxol going but Jandric and Bugeja quickly replied at the opposite end. Bell and Marko Matijevic put Luxol 18-15 ahead only for late buckets from Valencia and Bonett to pip Melliea 26-24 in front at the end of the first ten minutes of effective play. Luxol managed to start distancing themselves in the second part of the second quarter after two 8-0 runs so that the halftime buzzer had them almost with a double-digit lead, 51-42. After an initial Mattos close-range initial second-half hoop, Melliea managed to reduce the margin to four points with seven consecutive points inside three minutes through Jandric and Nenad Bukva. Both sides maintained a balanced rhythm and the third rubber ended with Luxol enjoying a 61-55 lead. But Melliea still calmly relied on their first-game advantage. Luxol still pushed forward and a 13-2 run inside four central minutes of the last quarter had them open a maximum lead in this game, 12 points, at 80-68, and just under 200 seconds to go to the final buzzer. However, Luxol seemed to dry up whilst Melliea started gnawing away at the deficit. A Valencia alley-oop dunk off a Bugeja assist and, shortly afterwards, a trey 59 seconds from the end made it a tight 80-82 game. Luxol missed four trey attempts in 20 seconds and then Valencia nailed a final three-pointer with a second to go. At the end of the game, the joyful Melliea players and coaching staff were presented with winning medals by Mark Borgeson (185-G), the son of the late Louis Borg, accompanied by the MBA president Paul Sultana. The team captain David Bugeja was then handed the winning trophy amidst the celebrations of the Melliea supporters. Courtesy of: sportsdesk.com.mt |
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| Holcombe number one in Montenegrin Prva B for round 18 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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American Forward Alex Holcombe (206-F) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for top-ranked Pljevlja, receiving a Hoops Agents Prva B Player of the Week award for round 18. The player had a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds, while his team crushed Vukovi Zeta (#8, 9-8) with 17-point margin 78-61. It allowed Pljevlja to consolidate first place in the Montenegrin Prva B. Pljevlja have a solid 14-2 record. Holcombe turned to be Pljevlja's top player in his first season with the team. Former Dallas Baptist University star has very solid stats this year. Holcombe is in league's top in points (6th best: 18.9ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 11.1rpg) and averages impressive 3.3bpg and 72.3% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was Krsto Sucur of Kotor. Sucur had a very good evening with a double-double of 25 points and 17 rebounds. Of course he led Kotor to another comfortable win 73-60 over Sedmica (#13, 0-16) being unquestionably team leader. Kotor's 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 12-4 record is not bad and everything may still change. Sucur is a newcomer at Kotor, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was Lebanese forward Karim Rtail (198-F-2004) of league's second-best Montenegro. Rtail showcased his all-around game by recording 16 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. He was a key player of Montenegro, leading his team to a 119-47 easy win against the lower-ranked Rudar (#12, 1-14). Montenegro needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 13 victories and 4 lost games. Rtail has a very solid season. In 5 games in Montenegro he scored 13.2ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Lazar Vukcevic (203-PF-2003) of Podgorica 2 - 20 points and 9 rebounds 5. Zeljko Matanovic (2001) of Vukovi Zeta - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Sinisa Boskovic (2003) of Balkanski Ris - 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Nikola Bojicic (198-C-2001) of Montenegro - 20 points and 8 rebounds 8. Dusan Bozovic (180-G-2001) of Kotor - 13 points, 2 rebounds and 9 assists 9. Djordjije Tatar (2002) of Zeta - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Dejan Dzakovic (1991) of Rudar - 18 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Meyers Leonard Signing Rest-Of-Season Deal With Bucks - by Eurobasket News |
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The Bucks are signing Meyers Leonard (7'1''-C-1992, college: Illinois) for the remainder of the season, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. Milwaukee had to make a decision whether to offer Leonard a standard contract or let him go, since his second 10-day contract was expiring. In five appearances thus far, Leonard is averaging 2.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 6.8 minutes per game. Prior to joining the Bucks, Leonard hadn't played since the 2020/21 season. A combination of personal controversy and ankle and shoulder surgery recoveries kept him sidelined in the intervening seasons. Leonard was flipped from the Heat to the Thunder after using an antisemitic slur during a video game live stream. Oklahoma City subsequently released him. The 7-foot Leonard, 31, provides big man depth for a club with Brook Lopez starting in the middle and Bobby Portis backing him up on most nights. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
| Bucks clinch playoff spot, top Suns 116-104 for 50th win - by Eurobasket News |
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The Milwaukee Bucks walked into one of the toughest places to play in the NBA, snatched the lead from the Phoenix Suns midway through the fourth quarter and then closed with a flourish to earn a 116-104 victory. That's not easy to do. But the Bucks made it look easy. That's exactly why they became the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season Tuesday night, as well as becoming the first to 50 wins this season. 'We just have a good balance on our team,' Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (6'4''-G-1990, college: UCLA) said. 'At any given moment, somebody can explode.' Giannis Antetokounmpo (6'11''-F-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) provided his usual scoring with 36 points while Brook Lopez (7'0''-C-1988, college: Stanford) added 21. The Bucks have won 21 of their past 23 games in an impressive two-month run. The Suns have dropped three straight. 'We just mentioned it in the coaches' locker room to appreciate this,' Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. 'Making the playoffs in this league is hard. You should never take anything for granted.' Said Antetokounmpo: 'We are good. We are in a good place right now. We got to keep on learning, staying humble.' The Suns trailed by nine points at halftime but cut the deficit to 85-84 heading to the fourth after Devin Booker (6'6''-SG-1996, college: Kentucky) hit a mid-range jumper at the third quarter buzzer. Cameron Payne (6'2''-G-1994, college: Murray St.) hit back-to-back 3-pointers to put the Suns up 90-87, which was their first lead of the second half. The game stayed tight for the next several minutes but the Bucks took the lead for good when Pat Connaughton (6'5''-SF-1993, college: Notre Dame) hit a corner 3 for a 100-97 advantage with 6:30 remaining. Antetokounmpo added 11 rebounds and eight assists. Lopez shot 10 of 14 from the field and added 10 rebounds. The Bucks closed the game on a 24-9 run. Booker led the Suns with 30 points on 13-of-27 shooting. DeAndre Ayton (7'1''-C-1998, college: Arizona) had 19 points and eight rebounds despite playing just 26 minutes because of foul trouble. The Bucks led 57-48 at halftime. Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 20 points while Booker and Ayton both had 10 for the Suns. Phoenix shot just 39.2% from the field in the first half. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Lakers Crush Pelicans 123-108, Anthony Davis Scores 35 - by Eurobasket News |
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Anthony Davis (6'10''-C-1993, college: Kentucky) had 35 points and 17 rebounds, Malik Beasley (6'5''-G-1996, college: FSU) hit seven 3-pointers in just the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 36-point, second-quarter lead on their way to a 123-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Beasley finished with 24 points for the Lakers, who shot 18 of 39 from 3-point range - including 15 of 27 before halftime. D'Angelo Russell (6'5''-SG-1996, college: Ohio St.) added 17 points to help Los Angeles (34-35) move one game ahead of New Orleans (33-36) in the Western Conference standings as both clubs try remain in contention for a spot in the postseason. The teams entered the day in a four-way tie for 10th in the conference. Brandon Ingram (6'9''-SF-1997, college: Duke) returned to New Orleans' lineup after missing two games with a right ankle injury, but his 22 points were not nearly enough. Herbert Jones (6'7''-F/G-1998, college: Alabama) and Trey Murphy III (6'9''-F-2000, college: Virginia) each scored 20 for the Pelicans, who trailed 75-40 at halftime and trimmed their deficit to 13 when Ingram's pull-up jumper made it 107-94. Jones then intercepted Davis' pass and tried to initiate a fast break that could have gotten New Orleans as close as 11 points with five minutes still to play, but Russell tipped Jones' pass and Jones was called for a foul when he grabbed Russell to stop him from getting the ball. That exchange began a 7-2 Lakers mini-run that built the lead back to 18. The Lakers scored the game's first 14 points, starting with eight straight by Davis on a layup as he was fouled, a 3 and a step-back jumper. Beasley and Russell each followed with a 3, and Los Angeles' lead never got below 10 after that. Austin Reaves (6'5''-G-1998, college: Oklahoma) scored 14 points and Rui Hachimura (6'8''-F-1998, college: Gonzaga) added 12 for the Lakers. Courtesy of: nbclosangeles.com |
| Warriors beat Suns 123-112 for 8th straight home victory - by Eurobasket News |
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The Golden State Warriors were tired of losing to the division-rival Suns this season and set their mind on defending against Phoenix just as they did against the talented Bucks last game. Klay Thompson (6'6''-G-1990, college: WSU) scored 33 of his 38 points in the first half, Stephen Curry (6'2''-G-1988, college: Davidson) added 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the Warriors beat the Suns 123-112 on Monday night. 'There's always a little bit of extra motivation when you got smacked a couple times against a certain team but it's more so about our own focus,' Curry said. Thompson made eight 3-pointers and shot 14 of 23 overall. 'We knew how big a game it was and Klay knew how big it was and came out and set the tone,' coach Steve Kerr said. Jordan Poole (6'4''-SG-1999, college: Michigan) had 20 points and six assists off the bench for the defending champions. Kevon Looney helped the Warriors win their eighth straight home game and 12th of 13 with nine points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Golden State is 29-7 at home but 7-26 on the road. Devin Booker (6'6''-SG-1996, college: Kentucky) scored 32 points and DeAndre Ayton (7'1''-C-1998, college: Arizona) had 27 points and 12 rebounds for the Suns, who roared back after halftime to make it interesting. Josh Okogie (6'4''-G-1998, college: Georgia Tech)'s 3 with 4:59 left in the third pulled Phoenix within 85-81 and his putback a minute later made it 87-84 before Curry and Co. came on again. Things got heated in the closing minutes when JaMychal Green and ex-Warriors guard Damion Lee received a double technical with 1:12 left. Curry's mom, Sonya, hopped out of her seat and became emotional yelling and making sure son-in-law Lee was OK. 'That was like old-school AAU back in the day where parents get involved,' Curry said. 'Family over everything at times.' Kevin Durant again missed facing his former team with fans present in San Francisco, sitting out a third straight game for the Suns because of a sprained left ankle. Golden State's Chase Center crowd has still not been able to acknowledge the star who led the Warriors to a pair of titles and captured NBA Finals MVP honors in 2017 and '18. Durant played for Brooklyn at Chase Center in February 2021 during the pandemic period when no spectators were allowed. 'It's nuts. It's insane,' Kerr said of Durant not yet being greeted by the San Francisco crowd. Chris Paul (6'0''-PG-1985, college: Wake Forest) contributed 11 points and 11 assists for Phoenix, coming off a 128-119 loss to division-leading Sacramento at home Saturday that snapped a four-game winning streak. The Suns won the previous four meetings with Golden State, including three straight in the season series, missing a chance to sweep all four matchups for the first time since 2010-11. 'Every game now is critical,' Kerr said. Draymond Green played 30 minutes and delivered a timely two-handed slam early in the fourth after rolling his right ankle during Saturday's overtime win against the Bucks. He had three blocks and a pair of steals to go with six rebounds, four points and four assists. Golden State went ahead 43-21 after shooting 72.7% in the first quarter with Thompson and Curry shooting a combined 7 of 9 on 3s. Phoenix fell behind in a hurry to the hot-shooting Warriors, who raced ahead 29-12 before a Suns timeout with 3:21 left in the first. JaMychal Green scored seven points in the period. 'Their shot-making in the first quarter in general put us in the hole,' Suns coach Monty Williams said. 'There were a few breakdowns because of their pace but I didn't think it was a failing grade.' Courtesy of: abcnews.go.com |
| Giannis has 46 points, 12 boards as Bucks beat Kings 133-124 - by Eurobasket News |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (6'11''-F-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) had 46 points and 12 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Sacramento Kings 133-124 on Monday night. Khris Middleton (6'8''-SF-1991, college: Texas A&M) scored 31 points and Brook Lopez (7'0''-C-1988, college: Stanford) added 23 for the Bucks, who are on the verge of becoming the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season. They came in needing a win and a Miami loss, but the Heat beat Utah. 'It was a really fun environment to play in,' Lopez said. 'Sacramento always has great fans, great team this year. You get the cowbells and everything like that and all stuff I remember. It was a really fun atmosphere.' Domantas Sabonis (6'10''-PF-1996, college: Gonzaga) had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists for his 10th triple-double of the season for Sacramento. Sabonis has a franchise-record 54 double-doubles, which leads the NBA. 'Their team is very good for us to take our foot off the accelerator,' Sabonis said. 'That's what we did in the second half, unacceptable.' De'Aaron Fox (6'4''-G-1997, college: Kentucky) scored 35 points to lead the Kings, and Kevin Huerter (6'7''-SF-1998, college: Maryland) had 17 of his 28 in the fourth quarter. The Bucks scored six straight points on a 3-pointer by Brook Lopez and three free throws by Middleton to take a 106-100 lead with under eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Sacramento scored the next eight points and took a two-point lead on Huerter's 3 midway through the quarter. Antetokounmpo made two free throws to cap a 7-0 run that put Milwaukee up 113-108 with five minutes to go, and the Kings got no closer than two points the rest of the way. Another 7-0 burst push the lead to 127-116 with two minutes left. 'It's unfortunate,' Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. 'I think it was a great game. I was so impressed by Sacramento and they way they play. I'm not going to say anything about what did or didn't happen.' Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Cavaliers Sign Sam Merrill To Multiyear Contract - by Eurobasket News |
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The Cavaliers will bring back swingman Sam Merrill (6'5''-G-1996, college: Utah St.) following the expiration of his 10-day contract, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. According to Fedor, the Cavs and Merrill have agreed to a new multiyear deal. Merrill, 26, signed a 10-day pact with Cleveland earlier in the month and only appeared in one game with the team before that contract expired on Sunday night. He scored two points in four minutes in garbage time vs. Detroit on March 4. While Merrill didn't appear in any of his last four games with the Cavaliers, the club must have liked what it saw from the former No. 60 overall pick, who has also spent time in Milwaukee, Memphis, and Sacramento since entering the NBA in 2020. The Cavs' organization has gotten a chance to take a look at Merrill in the G League for much of the 2022/23 campaign, as he was playing with the Cleveland Charge before he received a promotion to the NBA level. He averaged 17.5 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2.6 APG and 1.3 SPG on an excellent .469/.437/.852 shooting line in 18 NBAGL regular season games (33.8 MPG) for the Charge. While the full details of Merrill's contract aren't yet known, it will almost certainly only be fully guaranteed for the rest of the 2022/23 season, with next year's salary mostly or entirely non-guaranteed. A two-year deal is the likeliest outcome, but the Cavs could technically offer three or four years using a remaining portion of their mid-level exception. Officially signing Merrill will give Cleveland a full 17-man roster, with 15 players on standard contracts and a pair on two-way deals. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
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| Birmingham's 124-97 Victory at Iowa Gives Squadron Third Straight Win - by Eurobasket News |
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The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, claimed victory in a third consecutive game, defeating the Iowa Wolves 124-97 on Monday Night at Wells Fargo Arena. After leading by as many as 18 in the first half, the Squadron (9-19) advantage was trimmed to seven, 61-54, at halftime. Birmingham took over after intermission, outscoring Iowa (8-20) 63-43 in the second half. Daeqwon Plowden (6'6''-G/F-1998, college: BGSU, agency: One Motive Sports) led Birmingham in scoring with 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including 3-of-3 from three off the bench. Malcolm Hill (6'6''-SF-1995, college: Illinois, agency: Pensack Sports) tallied 18 points, while two-way guard Dereon Seabron (6'7''-G-2000, college: NC State) notched a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists, a season high for the NC State product. Craig Randle II's 25 paced Iowa, and Matt Ryan (6'7''-G/F-1997, college: Chattanooga) added another 22 points for the Wolves. Birmingham heads to Mexico City next for back-to-back contests against the Capitanes on Sunday and Monday at Mexico City Arena. Tip-off of Sunday's game is set for 7 p.m. and can be seen on My68 WABM with Blake Gardner and Rick Moody on the call. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
| Coats Roll Through Texas, 148-116 - by Eurobasket News |
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The Delaware Blue Coats (20-8) defeated the Texas Legends (6-21) 148-116 on Tuesday night at Chase Fieldhouse. Delaware has clinched a playoff berth for the third consecutive year. Louis King (6'7''-F-1999, college: Oregon) and Mac McClung (6'2''-G-2000, college: Texas Tech) led the dominant win for the Coats, scoring 27 points apiece. King went 9-10 from the floor, including 7-8 from beyond the arc in just 20 minutes of play. McClung went 9-13, including 3-5 from three, to go along with eight assists in just under 24 minutes of action. Justin Smith (6'7''-F-1999, college: Arkansas) dropped 20 off the bench alongside Jared Brownridge (6'3''-G-1994, college: Santa Clara) (14) and Braxton Key (6'8''-F-1997, college: Virginia) (12) in the second unit. For the Legends, Justin Jackson (6'8''-F-1995, college: UNC) dropped 24 points on 8-16 shooting, including 6-9 from three, while also grabbing nine rebounds and dishing out five assists. The two teams will match up again on Thursday morning at Chase Fieldhouse for Blue Coats Education Day. Tip-off is slated for 11:00 AM. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
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| Jacob Hutson commits to University of Northern Iowa - by Eurobasket News | |
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University-of-Northern-Iowa signed center Jacob Hutson (6'11''). Minneapolis (MN) native played for the last three years at Loyola University of Chicago. But in 25 games he had just 1.8ppg last season. His team won MVC Regular Season Championship and Ramblers made it to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2021. Ramblers also won MVC Tournament in two consecutive years: 2021 and 2022. Hutson's high school career he had spent at Edina High, which he graduated in 2020. Hutson was named to Associated Press Minnesota All-State Honorable Mention that year. |
| JJ Starling will continue his college career at Syracuse - by Eurobasket News | |||
Starling was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2022. He graduated La Lumiere Academy (La Porte, IN). Starling was also selected to McDonald's All-America and Jersey Mike's Naismith High School All-America Third Team that year. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Toneari Lane will continue his college career at Georgia State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Georgia-State-University inked 6-5 guard Toneari Lane. Loganville (GA) native played for the last three years at Winthrop University. In 32 games he averaged 10.3ppg and 2.4rpg last season. His team won Big South Conference Regular Season Championship and Big South Conf. Tournament in 2021. Lane graduated Grayson High School (Loganville, GA) in 2020, which he joined from Atlanta Celtics (GA). He helped his team make it to the GHSA Georgia AAAAAAA Championship Finals and he was also voted to Atlanta All-Metro Gwinnett County Second Team that year. |
| Mike Saunders Jr. will continue his college career at McNeese State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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McNeese-State-University inked 6-0 point guard Mike Saunders Jr.. Saunders originally came from Indianapolis (IN), and he is moving here from University of Utah where he played only for one year. In 17 games he averaged 4.1ppg and 1.1rpg. He played also at University of Cincinnati in 2020-2022. Runnin' Utes made it to the AAC Tournament Finals in 2021. Saunders was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2020. He graduated Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, UT). Saunders played also for G3 Grind (IN) in UAA. He played also at Lawrence North High in 202016-2018 and then at G3 Grind in 202019. |
| Coppin State University parts ways with basketball coach Juan Dixon - by Eurobasket News |
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After six seasons as head basketball coach, Juan Dixon is out at Coppin State University. Dixon told Stadium's basketball analyst Jeff Goodman the news of his departure. The former Maryland Terrapins star was named head coach at Coppin State back in 2017 after serving as head coach of the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team for two seasons. Over Dixon's tenure the Eagles amassed a record of 51-131 overall including a 9-23 record this past season. In fact, Coppin State won the MEAC regular season championship with Dixon at the helm during the 2020-2021 season-the school's first since 2003-2004. As a player, Dixon led the Maryland men's basketball team to the school's first national championship in 2002. The school will now look to hire the 8th head basketball coach in men's program history. Courtesy of: cbsnews.com |
| Pitt make history as they hold on to beat Mississippi State 60-59 in stunning First Four game as NCAA Tournament gets going with a bang - by Eurobasket News |
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Jamarius Burton (6'4''-G-2000) made a go-ahead jumper with 10 seconds left as Pitt edged Mississippi State 60-59 in a back-and-forth First Four game Tuesday night that featured 21 lead changes - the most in the NCAA Tournament in five years. Mississippi State had a great chance to win at the end, but Shakeel Moore missed a wide-open 3-pointer from the corner with two seconds remaining and D.J. Jeffries (6'7''-F-1999)' tip-in attempt was off target just before the buzzer. Nelly Cummings (6'0''-PG) led Pitt with 15 points. Greg Elliott (6'3''-G-1999) scored 13 and Blake Hinson (6'7''-F-1999) added 12 as the Panthers (23-11) won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time since 2014. They slotted into the Midwest Region as the 11th seed and advanced to face No. 6 Iowa State on Friday in Greensboro, North Carolina. A layup by Tolu Smith gave Mississippi State a 59-58 advantage with 32 seconds left, but Pitt - after a three-minute scoring drought - grabbed the lead back on Burton's short jumper. The Panthers (23-11) advance as a No. 11 seed to play sixth-seeded Iowa State on Friday in a Midwest Region first-round game in Greensboro, N.C. Dashawn Davis (6'3''-G) led the Bulldogs (21-12) with 15 points while Shakeel Moore scored 14 in the season-ending loss. Tolu Smith had 13 points and eight rebounds, and D.J. Jeffries contributed nine points and a game-high 13 rebounds. The game was back-and-forth from start to finish. The Panthers took a 58-52 lead with 3:08 left on a wild catch-and-shoot 30-foot 3-pointer from Hinson. The Bulldogs scored the next seven points, highlighted by Smith's layup with 32.9 seconds left to put the Bulldogs up 59-58. After Burton's go-ahead hoop, Pitt's Guillermo Diaz Graham blocked Smith's shot on a drive to the basket with 2.7 seconds remaining before Moore missed a corner 3-point attempt and Jeffries couldn't put back a rebound tip. Twice in the first 12 minutes of the game, Mississippi State fouled a Pittsburgh shooter on a made 3-pointer. But in each case, the Panthers could not convert their four-point play opportunity. Pitt claimed a 35-34 halftime lead thanks in large part to its potent 3-point offense. The Panthers converted 8 of 13 from beyond the arc, including two apiece from Sibande, Elliott and Cummings. Mississippi State, which was shooting just 26.6 percent from beyond the arc on the season entering the night, made three of its first five 3-point attempts. But the Bulldogs reverted to form, and they wound up at 6-for-23 (26.1 percent). The Panthers hit 9 of 19 (47.4 percent) from long distance overall. Courtesy of: dailymail.co.uk |
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| Top-seeded Hawks upended by West Liberty in Atlantic Region Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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Top-seeded IUP men's basketball had its outstanding season come to a close on Tuesday night, falling to a focused West Liberty side by a 70-53 score here Tuesday at the KCAC. IUP (32-2) could not close the gap against a hounding West Liberty (31-3) press. The Crimson Hawks were held scoreless over the final 8:24 of the game as the Hilltoppers expanded the advantage to a double-digit margin. Bryce Butler (6'5''-G), the Atlantic Region Tournament MVP, carried the Hilltoppers to the tune of 30 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Christian Montague (6'1''-G-1999) and Zach Rasile followed with eight points for WLU, which shot 50% for the game and led for 34 minutes of the contest. The Hilltoppers vaulted ahead by 15 points on a triple from Butler at 4:08 in the second half. Ethan Porterfield (6'8''-F) and Tomiwa Sulaiman (6'6''-F-2001) each recorded double-doubles for IUP, while Shawndale Jones (6'3''-G) added 12 first-half points. Porterfield paced the Hawks with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Sulaiman battled for 13 points and 11 boards. The Hawks remained within striking distance for much of the second half before the Hilltoppers pulled away over the last five minutes of the game. It marked the first meeting between the two programs since IUP knocked off West Liberty inside the ASRC back in 2015. WLU shot 53.8% from the floor in the second half, pushing the edge to as many as 18 with under two minutes remaining. West Liberty owned the advantage for much of the opening half as well, shooting 46.4% from the floor over the initial 20 minutes. Butler poured in 16 first-half points for the Hilltoppers, adding two boards and two assists. The Hilltoppers had an answer every time IUP closed the game, down by nine (56-47) with 6:48 remaining in the contest. Porterfield and Jones accounted for 24 of 26 first-half points as IUP shot just 29.6% from the floor in the opening stanza. West Liberty started to stretch its lead out a bit with around five minutes left in the half, taking its largest lead of the stanza into the intermission. A low scoring game to start, Porterfield raced ahead for a layup that knotted the score at five. About five minutes later, Porterfield pushed the Hawks ahead 19-18 at the 9:01 mark. West Liberty answered back at 8:39 and did not trail the remainder of the half. IUP had its 32-game home winning streak snapped, marking a sour end to one of the best seasons in program history. The Hawks became the first team in the PSAC team to achieve a number one ranking in the NABC poll since the mid-1990s. Courtesy of: iupathletics.com |
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| Nuggets land Michael Harris, ex Perth - by Hugh McAuliffe |
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Defending champion Otago-Nuggets (NBL) tabbed 23-year old Australian 193cm guard Michael Harris for new season. Harris played recently at Perth Wildcats in Australian NBL league. In 17 games he averaged 3.5ppg and 1.7rpg last season. The last summer he played at Mount Gambier Pioneers (NBL1 South) in Australia where in 24 games he had very impressive stats: 23.8ppg, 6.5rpg, 2.9apg and 1.4spg. He helped them to make it to the Australian NBL1 South final after they ended regular season as second best team. Harris has played also professionally for other Australian teams like Adelaide 36ers and Forestville Eagles. Among many awards he received Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 Central Youth Player of the Year award in 2021. |
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| SPB 2023 - Marinos welcome back George Williams II - by Francisco Vega | |||
He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in fifteen different countries playing on four different continents. Williams is familiar with Asian, Latin American, African and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Argentina (Ferro), Belize (Tiger Sharks), Canada (Power and Highlanders), Chile (Puerto Varas), Dominican Republic (Reales), Iraq (Al Kahraba and Zakho), Kuwait (Arabi), Mexico (Pioneros Los Mochis and Libertadores), Oman (Al Bashaer), United Kingdom, Kenya (Kenya Ports Authority), Bolivia (La Salle and Amistad), Egypt (Al Geish), UBA (Houston Havok) and PBL (Lynchburg T.). Among many awards he won Omani League championship title in 2021. Williams was also voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Kuwait D2 Point Guard of the Year in 2022. He attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. Williams graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 2012 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
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| Stewart's 34-point game gives him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 34 points adding six rebounds and two assists for Froya Basket in his team's victory, helping them to beat Baerum Basket (#6, 16-13) 98-90. Froya Basket maintains the 4th position in Norwegian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Froya Basket will need more victories to improve their 20-10 record. In the team's last game Stewart had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Froya Basket's top player in his first season with the team. Purdue University Fort Wayne graduate has very impressive stats this year. Stewart is in league's top in points (4th best: 22.8ppg) and averages solid 63.2% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Xavier Sewell (192-G-1996) of Ammerud Bskt. He is American-Jamaican guard in his first season at Ammerud Bskt. In the last game Sewell recorded impressive double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds. Of course he led Ammerud Bskt to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Nidaros Jets (#11, 2-28) 82-57. This victory allowed Ammerud Bskt to move up to 7th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 11-18 record. Sewell is a newcomer at Ammerud Bskt and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another Ammerud Bskt's star - forward Bryan Battle (196-F-1999). Battle scored 29 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was another key player of Ammerud Bskt, helping his team with a 82-57 easy win against the lower-ranked Nidaros Jets (#11, 2-28). The chances of Ammerud Bskt not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 18 games, recording just eleven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Battle could try to bring Ammerud Bskt's a little bit higher in the standings. Battle has a very solid season. In 26 games in Norway he scored 15.1ppg. He also has 6.5rpg, 2.8spg and FGP: 53.4%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Sjur Dyb Berg (201-F-1996) of Baerum Basket - 22 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Dante Thompson (201-F-1993) of Gimle - 26 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Cole Long (201-C) of Tromso - 26 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists 7. William Lybaek (188-G-1997) of Kongsberg - 31 points and 4 rebounds 8. Mikkel Kolstad (193-G-1995) of Gimle - 31 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 9. John Knight III (190-G) of Froya Basket - 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists 10. Steffon Mitchell (203-F-1997) of Baerum Basket - 15 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Bishop comes back to San German - by Luis Modestti | |||
Bishop is expected to be in San German until Rondae Hollis-Jefferson joins the team. He returns to San German where he made his BSN debut in 2015. Since then he has played for Santurce, Guaynabo and Ponce. |
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| UAAP juniors basketball: Baby Tams rally past Falcons, near crown - by Eurobasket News |
| FAR EASTERN University-Diliman rallied from 11 points down to beat Adamson University, 85-74, and move on the cusp of annexing the UAAP Season 85 high school boys basketball crown Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. It was the first time the Baby Tamaraws, who are eyeing their first title since UAAP Season 79, beat the Baby Falcons in three meetings this year. Trailing by 11 points in the first half, the Baby Tamaraws held the Baby Falcons to only nine field goals in the last two periods to claim the series opener. A VJ Pre lay-up off a John Rey Pasaol assist put FEU-Diliman ahead at 58-57 with 1:21 in the third period. The Baby Tamaraws continued to roll as Kirby Mongcopa's triple gave the Baby Tamaraws a 69-59 lead with 6:29 left and never looked back. Mongcopa had a huge 20-point, 20-point outing to go along with eight assists for the Baby Tamaraws. Game 2 is set at 4 p.m. on Friday, as Mongcopa is bracing for a huge Adamson University fightback. Luke Felipe had 14 points, five boards and two steals, Pasaol and Jedric Daa each had 13 points while Dwyne Miranda chipped in 10 points, eight boards, and two assists for FEU-Diliman. Pre grabbed 10 rebounds. Peter Rosillo led the Baby Falcons with 19 points, five rebounds, and four assists while Carlo Bonzalida, who had a no-relief job in the second half, had 18 points and 13 rebounds. The Game Two of the UAAP Season 85 High School Boys' Basketball Finals will be on Friday at 3:00 p.m. Courtesy of: manilatimes.net |
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| Damian Jeszke gets MVP of the Week award for Polish 1Liga - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old forward had a double-double of 23 points and eleven rebounds, while his team beat Krosno (#12, 13-16) 94-83. Radom maintains the 3rd position in Polish 1Liga. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Radom will need more victories to improve their 21-9 record. In the team's last game Jeszke had a remarkable 87.5% from 2-point range. He turned to be Radom's top player in his first season with the team. Jeszke has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 8.8rpg) and averages solid 63.1% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young power forward Adam Linowski (199-F/C-1987) of Polonia W-wa. Linowski impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds. Of course he led Polonia W-wa to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Lublin 2 (#18, 1-29) 100-64. Polonia W-wa's 8th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 16-13 record is not bad and everything may still change. Linowski is well-known by Polonia W-wa fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Thomas Davis (198-F-1991) of Pelplin (#10). Davis showcased his all-around game by recording 16 points, twelve rebounds (!!!) and nine assists in the last round. He was a key player of Pelplin, leading his team to a 83-79 win against the higher-ranked Radom (#3, 21-9). Pelplin needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 15 victories and 15 lost games. Davis has a very solid season. In 28 games in Poland he scored 14.4ppg. He also has 7.1rpg and 4.0apg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Wojciech Czerlonko (195-SF-1995) of Starogard Gd. - 16 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Artur Labinowicz (193-SG-1997) of Koszalin - 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Maksymilian Wilczek (197-G/F-2004) of WKK Wroclaw - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Alphonso Willis (188-G-1998) of Bytom - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Damian Szczepanik (198-SF-1997) of Bytom - 18 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Marcin Dymala (187-G-1990) of Poznan - 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Wojciech Leszczynski (190-SG-1992) of Krakow - 18 points, 4 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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| Paulius Petrilevicius gets MVP of the Week award for Polish EBL - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 31-year old power forward had the game-high 24 points adding seven rebounds and five assists for Astoria in his team's victory, helping them to beat Zastal (#8, 12-10) 105-98. Astoria maintains the 15th position in Polish EBL. Astoria is currently ranked second from the bottom. They need more victories to improve their 7-15 record. Petrilevicius turned to be Astoria's top player in his first season with the team. Paulius Petrilevicius averages this season 12.8ppg and 5.3rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Cleveland Melvin (203-F-1991) of Start. Melvin impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 27 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as Start was edged by the higher-ranked Sokol (#11, 8-14) 74-72. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Start dropped in the standings to 14th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-14 record. Melvin is a newcomer at Start and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Barret Benson (208-C-1997) of Spojnia (#5). Benson showcased his all-around game by recording 18 points, fourteen rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. Despite Benson's great performance Spojnia lost 81-88 to slightly higher-ranked King (#3, 16-6). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Spojnia needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 13 victories and 9 lost games. Benson has a great season in Poland. After 14 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.5rpg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Dallas Walton (213-C-1997) of Twarde Pierniki - 23 points and 6 rebounds 5. Kyle Vinales (188-G-1992) of Legia - 27 points and 7 assists 6. Malachi Richardson (198-F/G-1996) of GTK - 31 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Kamari Murphy (206-F-1993) of GTK - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Alen Hadzibegovic (207-F-1999) of Zastal - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Jakub Schenk (184-PG-1994) of Czarni - 22 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists 10. Mike Smith (180-PG-1997) of Astoria - 25 points 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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| Carter's double-double lands him Proliga (Second Stage) Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He had a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Galitos (#6, 2-3) 75-70. Santo Andre is placed at 4th position in Portuguese Proliga. Santo Andre is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 2nd lost game this season out of 4 games. In the team's last game Carter had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Santo Andre's top player in his first season with the team. Valparaiso University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Carter is in league's top in points (7th best: 22.4ppg), assists (2nd best: 7.0apg) and averages solid 2.4spg and 42.4% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was Drew Buggs (190-G-1997) of Queluz. He is American guard in his first season at Queluz. In the last game Buggs recorded impressive double-double of 26 points and 12 assists. Bad luck as Queluz was edged by Promotion's leader Galomar (#1, 3-0) 104-102. Queluz managed to keep the same 8th spot in Promotion. 4 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Buggs is a newcomer at Queluz and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward William Loyd (196-F-1998) of league's leader Galomar. Loyd showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and eight assists in the last round. He was a key player of Galomar, leading his team to a 104-102 win against Queluz (#8, 0-4). Galomar started extremely well this Second Stage. They recorded 3 victories without losing a single game in Promotion. Loyd turns to be one of the very best players in the league while he is also a leader of the top team having his eyes on the championship title. Loyd has a very solid season. In 17 games in Portugal he scored 17.4ppg. He also has 8.2rpg, 3.1apg and FGP: 60.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jalil Myers (198-F) of Olhanense - 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Vante Hendrix (196-G) of Illiabum - 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Greg Lee (206-F-1998) of Galitos-Barreiro - 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Joao Lanzinha (190-G/F-1989) of Electrico FC - 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Tyree Crump (185-G-1997) of Queluz - 34 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Dajion Henderson (203-C-1996) of Sampaense - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Mitchell Hahn (203-F-1995) of Illiabum - 25 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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| Aaron Broussard gets MVP of the Week award for Portuguese Liga Betclic (Second Stage) - by Hoops Agents - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 32-year old guard had the game-high 26 points adding five rebounds and six assists for Benfica in his team's victory, helping them to crush FC Porto (#3, 19-5) with 24-point margin 99-75. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Benfica to jump to the first place in the Portuguese Liga Betclic. Benfica have a solid 20-4 record. In the team's last game Broussard had a remarkable 53.8% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Benfica and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Seattle University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Broussard is in league's top in points (7th best: 16.4ppg) and averages solid 59.7% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American guard Marquise Moore (188-G-1994) of Places 6-10 second-ranked Imortal. Moore impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds. Of course Imortal cruised to a 77-70 relatively comfortable win over Sangalhos (1-23). The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Moore is a newcomer at Imortal and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.8ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 6.3rpg and 5.3apg. The third best performed player last round was another Benfica's star - Cape Verdean Ivan Almeida (198-SF-1989). Almeida scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was another key player of Benfica, helping his team with a 99-75 easy win against #3 ranked FC Porto in a game of the week. Benfica confirms their top position in the standings. Almeida has a very solid season. In 23 games in Portugal he scored 15.2ppg. He also has 5.3rpg, 3.0apg and FGP: 78.2%. Ivan Almeida has also Portuguese passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player. Other top performing players last week: 4. Phlandrous Fleming Jr. (193-G-1998) of Vitoria SC - 25 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Saiquan Jamison (203-F/C-1998) of Vitoria SC - 16 points and 14 rebounds 6. Milan Milovanovic (205-F/C-1991) of CAB Madeira - 12 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Zachary Simmons (208-F-1999) of Vitoria SC - 26 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Nuno Oliveira (186-PG-1989) of Povoa - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists 9. Jose Maconda (187-PG-2001) of Sangalhos - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Earl Watson (201-C-1990) of Imortal - 15 points and 4 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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| Brandon Knight is a newcomer at Quebradillas - by Luis Modestti | |||
Knight has nine seasons in the NBA and his best season was 2015-2016 with Phoenix where he averaged 19.6 points. He will practice with the team during the final week of the preseason. |
| Hassan Whiteside joins Quebradillas - by Luis Modestti | |||
Whiteside arrived with Brandon Knight to join the team and their first practice is tonight. Over his ten-year NBA career he led the league in blocks twice and once in rebounds. |
| Bishop comes back to San German - by Luis Modestti | |||
Bishop is expected to be in San German until Rondae Hollis-Jefferson joins the team. He returns to San German where he made his BSN debut in 2015. Since then he has played for Santurce, Guaynabo and Ponce. |
| QATAR |
| Waverly Austin's triple-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 31-year old forward recorded a triple-double of 24 points adding also seventeen rebounds and seventeen assists, while his team beat Qatar Club (#4, 2-1) 109-95. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Al Sadd is placed at 2nd position in Qatari QBL. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Al Sadd won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. Austin turned to be Al Sadd's top player in his first season with the team. University of Oregon graduate has very impressive stats this year. Austin is in league's top in points (7th best: 25.5ppg) and averages solid 6.5bpg and 65.7% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another Al Sadd's star - young Libyan point guard Mohameed Elsadi (190-PG-1995). Elsadi impressed basketball fans with a triple-double of 22 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists. Of course together with Austin he helped Al Sadd with another comfortable win 109-95 over slightly lower-ranked Qatar Club (#4, 2-1) being unquestionably team leader. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Al Sadd consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. His team has extremely good start of the season. They won both games so far. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Elsadi is a newcomer at Al Sadd and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Tony Criswell (205-F/C-1991) of Al Khor (#8). Criswell showcased his all-around game by recording 20 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and thirteen assists (!!!) in the last round. Despite Criswell's great performance Al Khor lost 73-81 to slightly higher-ranked Al Arabi (#7, 1-2). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Al Khor can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have awful season losing so far all 2 games. Too bad for Criswell he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Criswell has individually a great season in Qatar. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 25.5ppg (6th best), rebounds with 10.0rpg (8th best) and assists with 10.0apg (8th best). Criswell attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. Holland Woods II (185-G) of Qatar Club - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Dejan Janjic (198-SG-1995) of Qatar Club - 31 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists 6. Vander Blue (196-SG-1992) of Al Sadd - 26 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Brian Halums (196-G-1997) of Qatar Club - 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists 8. Ameer Jackson (193-PG-1994) of Al Khor - 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Oumar Seck (208-C-1988) of Al Arabi - 8 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists 10. Ousmane Dieng) of Al Arabi - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Liga I Round 6 (Second Stage): Phoenix Corona hand first defeat to Rm Valcea II - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Rm Valcea II (5-1) recorded its first loss in Brasov on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by top-ranked Phoenix Corona (2-0) 93-64. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Rm Valcea II. The game without a history. Phoenix Corona led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Rm Valcea II's 30. Phoenix Corona forced 19 Rm Valcea II turnovers. The best player for the winners was power forward Andrei Oinaru (203-2005) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. point guard David Neacsu (188-2003) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American Ajay Singh (199, college: Westmont, agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 24 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Phoenix Corona went down to eleventh position due to points difference. Rm Valcea II at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the second place with one game lost. Phoenix Corona will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rm Valcea II will play at home against Craiova 2 where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Bucuresti: Agronomia (#5) and Laguna (#7). Agronomia (3-3) won against visiting Laguna (1-5) 62-58. It was a good game for forward Adrian Oprea (193-1995) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Mihnea Buligescu contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Agronomia's coach Virgiliu Capusan used entire bench in such tough game. Forward Tiberiu Puscasu (187-2002) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Laguna. Agronomia moved-up to third place, which they share with Ploiesti CSU and Craiova 2. Newly promoted Laguna dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Bucuresti E.. Agronomia will play against Cluj CSU (#7) in Cluj Napoca in the next round. Laguna will play at home against Cluj CSU and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a home loss of third ranked Craiova 2 (3-3) against fifth ranked Sibiu 2 (3-4) on Friday night. Host Craiova 2 was defeated by Sibiu 2 in a tough game in Craiova 60-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Craiova 2. Vlad Georgescu had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Luca Manda with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sibiu 2 maintains fifth position with 3-4 record. Loser Craiova 2 keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Ploiesti CSU and Agronomia. Sibiu 2 will meet at home Politehnica Iasi (#6) in the next round. Craiova 2 will play against the league's second-placed Rm Valcea II in Ramnicu Valcea and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Cluj CSU was defeated by Politehnica Iasi in a road game 73-59. Brasov beat Bucuresti E. at home 70-62. Oradea 2 won against Ploiesti CSU on the opponent's court 78-66. The best stats of 6th round was 24 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists by Karol Schmidt of Oradea 2. Politehnica Iasi - Cluj CSU 73-59 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Cluj CSU (1-4) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Politehnica Iasi (2-4) 73-59 on Sunday. Politehnica Iasi forced 21 Cluj CSU turnovers. Point guard Liviu Rotariu (192-1993) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Horia Dragoslav (-2002) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Politehnica Iasi players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Mihnea-Tudor Brie (196-2001) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds and Toma Lungoci (193-2002) scored 14 points. Cluj CSU's coach Florin Covaciu rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Politehnica Iasi moved-up to sixth place. Cluj CSU lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Politehnica Iasi will meet higher ranked Sibiu 2 (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Cluj CSU will play against Laguna in Bucuresti and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cluj CSU: B.Mihnea-Tudor 22+17reb+2ast, L.Toma 14+4reb+3ast, C.Darius 8+5reb+2ast, B.Radu 6+2reb, D.Dumitru 5+5reb, T.Alexandru 3+4reb+2ast Politehnica Iasi: D.Horia 20+7reb+4ast, A.Padineanu 17+5reb+2ast, L.Rotariu 17+17reb+3ast, B.Rares 11+3reb, S.Buiciuc 6+1reb+1ast, R.Matei 2+1reb Craiova 2 - Sibiu 2 60-66 Very important is a home loss of third ranked Craiova 2 (3-3) against fifth ranked Sibiu 2 (3-4) on Friday night. Host Craiova 2 was defeated by Sibiu 2 in a tough game in Craiova 60-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Craiova 2. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Craiova 2 won fourth quarter 20-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vlad Georgescu (-2000) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Victor Georgescu (186-2002) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Luca Manda (-2003) with 23 points and 9 rebounds and forward Iulian Corneanu (197-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sibiu 2 maintains fifth position with 3-4 record. Loser Craiova 2 keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Ploiesti CSU and Agronomia. Sibiu 2 will meet at home Politehnica Iasi (#6) in the next round. Craiova 2 will play against the league's second-placed Rm Valcea II in Ramnicu Valcea and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Craiova 2: M.Luca 23+9reb+3ast, I.Corneanu 17+12reb+2ast, L.Filip 7+8reb+1ast, L.Elvis 5+4reb+1ast, D.Casian 4+1reb, C.Mihai 2+3reb Sibiu 2: G.Vlad 22+11reb+4ast, G.Victor 15+12reb+2ast, A.Eduard 15+1reb+1ast, A.Andrei 7+3reb, K.Roberto 2+10reb, V.Ioan Alexandru 2+2reb+1ast Agronomia - Laguna 62-58 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Bucuresti: Agronomia (#5) and Laguna (#7). Agronomia (3-3) won against visiting Laguna (1-5) 62-58. The hosts were ahead by 2 points but lost the second period ending it with a 1-point deficit before their 16-11 run, which allowed them to win the game. Agronomia forced 21 Laguna turnovers. It was a good game for forward Adrian Oprea (193-1995) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Mihnea Buligescu (-2001) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Agronomia's coach Virgiliu Capusan used entire bench in such tough game. Forward Tiberiu Puscasu (187-2002) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Marc Mitrica (182-2004) added 16 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) in the effort for Laguna. Agronomia moved-up to third place, which they share with Ploiesti CSU and Craiova 2. Newly promoted Laguna dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Bucuresti E.. Agronomia will play against Cluj CSU (#7) in Cluj Napoca in the next round. Laguna will play at home against Cluj CSU and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Laguna: P.Tiberiu 18+9reb+1ast, M.Marc 16+5reb+2ast, C.Matei 10+9reb+1ast, S.Robert 9+5reb, D.Radu 3+3reb+1ast, P.Paul 2+3reb+1ast Agronomia: A.Oprea 14+6reb+1ast, B.Mihnea 12+6reb+2ast, D.Potcoava 10+9reb, V.David 8+2reb+1ast, A.Bogdan 4, P.George 4+1reb+1ast Phoenix Corona - Rm Valcea II 93-64 Rm Valcea II (5-1) recorded its first loss in Brasov on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by top-ranked Phoenix Corona (2-0) 93-64. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Rm Valcea II. The game without a history. Phoenix Corona led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Rm Valcea II's 30. Phoenix Corona forced 19 Rm Valcea II turnovers. The best player for the winners was power forward Andrei Oinaru (203-2005) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard David Neacsu (188-2003) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. Four Phoenix Corona players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American Ajay Singh (199, college: Westmont, agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 24 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Lamar Hamrick (193-1998, college: Portland St., agency: Haylett Sports) added 18 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Phoenix Corona went down to eleventh position due to points difference. Rm Valcea II at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the second place with one game lost. Phoenix Corona will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rm Valcea II will play at home against Craiova 2 where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Rm Valcea II: A.Singh 24+5reb+1ast, L.Hamrick 18+2reb+1ast, R.Anton 10+7reb+4ast, C.Christos 8+4ast, P.Alexandru 2+1reb, N.Ciuca 2+10reb+4ast Phoenix Corona: O.Andrei 24+9reb+1ast, N.David 20+2reb+4ast, O.Barro 14+10reb+2ast, A.Cane 13+8reb+4ast, B.Aktas 6+2reb+5ast, S.Nicholas 5+1reb+3ast Brasov - Bucuresti E. 70-62 No shocking result in a game when first ranked Brasov (8-2) defeated at home bottom-ranked Bucuresti E. (1-5) 70-62 on Saturday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Bucuresti E. won third quarter 17-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Bucuresti E. 56-40 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Ovidiu Stochici (182-1995) had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Sergiu Souca (200-1986) chipped in 20 points and 17 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Dimitris Petzalis (-1995) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Victor Vilcinschi (-2000) scored 16 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Brasov have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-2 record. Bucuresti E. lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with five games lost. They share the position with Laguna. Brasov will meet Laguna (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bucuresti E. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Bucuresti E.: V.Victor 16+4reb, P.Dimitris 12+10reb+3ast, R.Alexandru 11+2reb+1ast, S.Tudor 6+7reb, M.Ianis 5+1ast, R.Andrei 4+4reb+2ast Brasov: O.Stochici 31+12reb+2ast, S.Souca 20+17reb, D.Mihai 7+6reb+5ast, H.Alexandru 6+3reb+1ast, B.Vlad 3+5reb+1ast, S.Matei 3+13reb+1ast Ploiesti CSU - Oradea 2 66-78 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Ploiesti CSU's (3-3) home loss to top-ranked Oradea 2 (4-0) 66-78 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Oradea 2. Ploiesti CSU managed to win third quarter 21-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Oradea 2 outrebounded Ploiesti CSU 51-36 including a 43-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Center Karol Schmidt (205-2004) had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Adrian Sandor chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Oradea 2 players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Alexandru Chirila with 23 points and Ionut Neagu scored 19 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Oradea 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 4-0 record. Newly promoted Ploiesti CSU dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Craiova 2 and Agronomia. Top scorers: Ploiesti CSU: C.Alexandru 23+2reb+3ast, N.Ionut 19+1reb, C.Dumitru 10+7reb+2ast, A.Carabulea 8+8reb+1ast, T.Barbuceanu 2+4reb+2ast, C.Alexandru 2+2reb Oradea 2: S.Karol 24+22reb+6ast, S.Adrian 14+7reb+1ast, R.Muresan 11+2reb+4ast, P.Andrei 11+2reb, G.Patrick 8+1reb+1ast, S.Alexandru 5+2reb+4ast |
| Liga Nationala Round 4 (Second Stage): Rapid lose to Oradea in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game between Top Four teams took place in Oradea. Second ranked host Oradea (11-1) defeated 3rd ranked Rapid (9-3) 88-71. The game without a history. Oradea led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Oradea outrebounded Rapid 38-23 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Josh Bostic (196-1987, college: Findlay, OH) who helped to win the game recording 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import point guard Erick Neal (178-1995, college: UT Arlington) who added 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. Oradea's coach Cristian Achim used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American Tyler Stone (203-1991, college: SEMO) responded with 21 points. Oradea have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cluj Napoca. Rapid at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Oradea is looking forward to face league's leader Cluj Napoca at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rapid's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bucuresti to the arena Dinamo B.. Dinamo B. (#5) was upset in Bucuresti by eighth ranked Sibiu 84-67. The winners were led by American forward Monyea Pratt (196-1985, college: Stillman) who scored that evening 8 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and Gaston Whelan supported him with 20 points and 4 assists. Sibiu's coach Tomas Rinkevicius allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Donte Ingram (199-1996, college: Loyola, IL) did not help to save the game for Dinamo B.. Sibiu (5-7) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Voluntari. Dinamo B. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Craiova. Sibiu will play against Constanta (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Dinamo B.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bucuresti Rapid. Bottom-ranked Targu Jiu managed to get a second victory, breaking the three-game losing streak on Saturday night. This time they won against seventeenth-ranked Laguna S. in Rovinari 70-66. Shamiel Stevenson fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Aleksandre Phevadze produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Targu Jiu (2-8) moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Miercurea Ciuc. Newly promoted Laguna S. dropped to the bottom position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Timisoara lost to Rapid on the opponent's court 78-88. Targu Mures managed to outperform Steaua B. in a home game 99-82. Miercurea Ciuc recorded a loss to Focsani on the road 70-66. Galati was defeated by Ploiesti CSM on its own court 77-84. Pitesti was beaten by Voluntari in a road game 87-79. Constanta lost to defending champion Cluj Napoca at home 92-98. Oradea managed to outperform Craiova on the opponent's court 70-53. Rapid - Timisoara 88-78 Very expected game in Bucuresti where 9th ranked Timisoara (3-9) was defeated by third ranked Rapid (9-3) 88-78 on Monday. The former international center Alexandru Olah (210-1993, college: Northwestern) fired 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Serbian Mladen Jeremic (198-1988, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Five Rapid players scored in double figures. Serbian center Igor Kesar (210-1992, agency: Mansfield and Associates) produced 21 points and Serbian-Bosnian point guard Nikola Gajic (195-1991, college: SF Austin) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Timisoara's coach Dragan Petricevic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rapid maintains third position with 9-3 record having just two points less than leader Ploiesti CSM. Timisoara lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Constanta. Rapid's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bucuresti to the arena Dinamo B.. Top scorers: Timisoara: I.Kesar 21+3reb, N.Gajic 15+5reb+3ast, E.McClellan 12+8reb+2ast, A.Nasturescu 9+1reb+2ast, I.Djokovic 6+6reb+5ast, E.Petrescu 4 Rapid: M.Jeremic 19+3reb+4ast, A.Olah 19+8reb+4ast, D.Conger 16+2reb+1ast, T.Stone 11+2reb+4ast, J.Bilinovac 11+5reb+6ast, T.Girbea 9+6reb Oradea - Rapid 88-71 The game between Top Four teams took place in Oradea. Second ranked host Oradea (11-1) defeated 3rd ranked Rapid (9-3) 88-71. The game without a history. Oradea led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Oradea outrebounded Rapid 38-23 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Josh Bostic (196-1987, college: Findlay, OH) who helped to win the game recording 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import point guard Erick Neal (178-1995, college: UT Arlington) who added 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. Neal is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Oradea players scored in double figures. Oradea's coach Cristian Achim used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American Tyler Stone (203-1991, college: SEMO) responded with 21 points and Montenegrin center Filip Barovic (206-1990, agency: 011 Sports) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Oradea have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cluj Napoca. Rapid at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Oradea is looking forward to face league's leader Cluj Napoca at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rapid's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bucuresti to the arena Dinamo B.. Top scorers: Rapid: T.Stone 21+4reb+3ast, M.Jeremic 15+1reb+1ast, F.Barovic 12+6reb, D.Matei 10+1ast, A.Olah 9+2reb+2ast, J.Bilinovac 2+7reb+7ast Oradea: J.Bostic 20+3reb+2ast, E.Neal 14+2reb+5ast, D.Tarolis 12+5reb+1ast, C.Baciu 10+6reb+1ast, N.Markovic 9+7reb+2ast, B.Nicolescu 7+1reb Targu Mures - Steaua B. 99-82 There was a small surprise when fourteenth ranked Targu Mures (7-3) defeated at home 12th ranked Steaua B. (7-3) 99-82 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 8-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 99-82. Targu Mures outrebounded Steaua B. 34-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Montenegrin forward Goran Gajovic (199-1988, agency: 011 Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Montenegrin point guard Goran Martinic (187-1987) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists. Five Targu Mures players scored in double figures. Targu Mures' coach George Trif used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Serbian point guard Strahinja Jovanovic (185-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Croatian point guard Karlo Vragovic (192-1989) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Targu Mures have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with defeated Steaua B. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Steaua B.: S.Jovanovic 23+3reb+10ast, K.Vragovic 17+1reb+3ast, T.Nicoara 11+4reb+2ast, J.Farr 9+6reb+4ast, B.Vujadinovic 9+3reb+4ast, S.Albert-Mark 8+1ast Targu Mures: A.Mathis 24+2reb+2ast, S.Santa 20+8reb, G.Gajovic 20+13reb+4ast, G.Martinic 19+1reb+11ast, J.Person 10+2reb+4ast, D.Rosenfeld 3+1reb Focsani - Miercurea Ciuc 70-66 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 16th ranked Miercurea Ciuc's (2-8) road loss to fifteenth ranked Focsani (5-5) 66-70 on Friday. Miercurea Ciuc was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. American point guard Kevin Johnson (183-1999, college: UIC) fired 25 points and 4 steals for the winners. Saint Lucian-Canadian guard Adika Peter-McNeilly (190-1993, college: TMU) chipped in 7 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Serbian point guard Luka Igrutinovic (193-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists and Canadian Meshack Lufile (203-1992, college: Cape Breton) added 20 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Miercurea Ciuc players scored in double figures. Focsani maintains fifteenth position with 5-5 record. Miercurea Ciuc lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Targu Jiu. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Miercurea Ciuc: M.Lufile 20+11reb, A.Draskovic 12+3reb, A.Casale 12+5reb, L.Igrutinovic 12+12reb+8ast, V.Frolov 8+8reb+1ast, C.Stanescu 2+1reb+1ast Focsani: K.Johnson 25+2reb+1ast, V.Legosin 10+4reb, I.Berceanu 8+5reb+2ast, A.Peter-McNeilly 7+7reb+5ast, P.Reljic 7+8reb+1ast, K.Anikenko 6+3reb+3ast Dinamo B. - Sibiu 67-84 Dinamo B. (#5) was upset in Bucuresti by eighth ranked Sibiu 84-67. The game without a history. Sibiu led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Sibiu outrebounded Dinamo B. 36-21 including 26 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The winners were led by American forward Monyea Pratt (196-1985, college: Stillman) who scored that evening 8 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and Argentinian point guard Gaston Whelan (187-1994) supported him with 20 points and 4 assists. Sibiu's coach Tomas Rinkevicius allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Donte Ingram (199-1996, college: Loyola, IL) did not help to save the game for Dinamo B.. Nigerian-American center Andy Ogide (206-1987, college: Colorado St.) added 13 points for lost side. Four Dinamo B. players scored in double figures. Sibiu (5-7) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Voluntari. Dinamo B. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Craiova. Sibiu will play against Constanta (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Dinamo B.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bucuresti Rapid. Top scorers: Dinamo B.: A.Ogide 13+3reb+2ast, S.Grasu 13+1reb+1ast, D.Ingram 12+6reb+3ast, A.Mandache 10+2reb+4ast, J.Wojciechowski 9+5reb+2ast, D.Edge 6+3reb+1ast Sibiu: G.Whelan 20+1reb+4ast, R.Blumbergs 14+5reb+4ast, D.Manchon 10+2reb+2ast, R.Uta 8+6reb+1ast, M.Pratt 8+11reb+8ast, M.Dragoste 8+6reb+1ast Galati - Ploiesti CSM 77-84 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when twelfth ranked Ploiesti CSM (8-2) beat on the road 11th ranked Galati (8-2) 84-77 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 28-19 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Serbian center Veljko Brkic (206-1995) fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Kwamain Mitchell (180-1989, college: St.Louis) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Ploiesti CSM players scored in double figures. Serbian forward Mladen Armus (208-1997, college: Boise St., agency: 011 Sports) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Temple Gibbs (193-1997, college: Notre Dame) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ploiesti CSM moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with defeated Galati. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Galati: T.Gibbs 19+1reb+3ast, M.Armus 17+8reb, N.Prijovic 11+4reb, M.Ciotlaus 9+5reb+3ast, J.Harris-Dyson 9+8reb, R.Stan 6+2reb+3ast Ploiesti CSM: V.Brkic 19+6reb+1ast, K.Funderburk 15+3reb+3ast, O.Calota 15+1reb+3ast, B.Popa 11+6reb+1ast, K.Mitchell 11+6reb+6ast, M.Milin 8+4reb Targu Jiu - Laguna S. 70-66 Bottom-ranked Targu Jiu managed to get a second victory, breaking the three-game losing streak on Saturday night. This time they won against seventeenth-ranked Laguna S. in Rovinari 70-66. Laguna S. was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 6-point lead after three quarters before a 20-10 charge of Targu Jiu, which allowed them to win the game. Targu Jiu shot 25 for 35 from the free-throw line, while Laguna S. only scored nine points from the stripe. Canadian Shamiel Stevenson (198-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Interperformances) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American Anthony Durham (190-1996, college: Rider, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Georgian forward Aleksandre Phevadze (206-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Radu Paliciuc (198-1988, agency: BIG) added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Targu Jiu (2-8) moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Miercurea Ciuc. Newly promoted Laguna S. dropped to the bottom position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Laguna S.: T.Blondin 16+3reb+1ast, A.Phevadze 15+10reb+3ast, R.Johnson 10+5reb, R.Paliciuc 9+10reb+6ast, L.Aukstikalnis 8+3reb+1ast, D.Cooper 6+3reb Targu Jiu: S.Stevenson 22+10reb+1ast, A.Durham 15+5reb+5ast, D.Frye 12+4reb, R.Brumant 8+8reb, W.Noam 5+2reb+1ast, T.Kottas 4+2reb Voluntari - Pitesti 87-79 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Voluntari and 6th ranked Pitesti had identical 4-7 record. This time Voluntari used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Pitesti 87-79 on Saturday night. Pitesti trailed by 17 points at halftime and as many as 19 after three quarters before a 30-19 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 79-87 at the end of the game. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) fired 14 points and 8 assists for the winners. The former international forward David Vida (196-1999) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Serbian center Nikola Jevtovic (209-1989) produced 25 points and 9 rebounds and American point guard CJ Wilson (180-1994, college: Young Harris) added 19 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pitesti's coach Milan Mitrovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Voluntari (5-7) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sibiu. Loser Pitesti dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. Voluntari will meet at home Craiova (#6) in the next round. Pitesti will play against Timisoara and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pitesti: N.Jevtovic 25+9reb, C.Wilson 19+4reb+3ast, J.Lawson 13+1reb, B.Massey 11+3reb+9ast, J.Cunningham 5+8reb, M.Maciuca 3+3reb+2ast Voluntari: D.Vida 15+5reb+2ast, T.Gotcher 15+2reb+4ast, M.Watson 14+4reb+8ast, R.Torok 13+1reb, L.Tohatan 11+2ast, D.Planinic 10+2reb Constanta - Cluj Napoca 92-98 No shocking result in a game when first ranked Cluj Napoca (11-1) won against on the road 9th ranked Constanta (3-9) 98-92 on Saturday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Constanta won fourth quarter 31-27. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Cluj Napoca made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international center Emanuel Cate (207-1997) fired 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian Leonardo Meindl (201-1993) chipped in 23 points. Lithuanian Vytenis Cizauskas (187-1992) produced 17 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and Lithuanian forward Rapolas Ivanauskas (208-1998, college: Cincinnati) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Cluj Napoca have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 11-1 record, which they share with Oradea. Constanta lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Timisoara. Cluj Napoca will meet league's second-placed Oradea on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Constanta will play against Sibiu (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Constanta: N.Johnson 18+2reb+3ast, V.Cizauskas 17+2reb+8ast, E.Mockevicius 15+6reb+1ast, R.Ivanauskas 14+9reb, J.Cebasek 12+2reb+1ast, S.Mainea 7+4reb Cluj Napoca: L.Meindl 23+3reb+1ast, K.Guzman 19+2reb+5ast, P.Richard 19+1reb+5ast, E.Cate 16+8reb+3ast, S.Bircevic 11+8reb+5ast, J.Jones 10+3reb+1ast Craiova - Oradea 53-70 Rather expected game when 5th ranked Craiova (4-7) was defeated at home by second ranked Oradea (11-1) 70-53 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Oradea. Craiova managed to win second period 21-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Craiova to just 6 points in first and fourth quarters. Oradea dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Craiova's 20. They outrebounded Craiova 36-21 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lithuanian Donatas Tarolis (207-1994) fired 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Kris Richard (196-1989, college: Tulane) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Richard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Oradea players scored in double figures. Oradea's coach Cristian Achim used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Finnish Topias Palmi (196-1994, agency: Blacktop Management) produced 11 points and Serbian center Dimitrije Nikolic (212-1997) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Oradea have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cluj Napoca. Loser Craiova dropped to the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Dinamo B.. Oradea will meet at home league's leader Cluj Napoca in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Craiova will play against Voluntari (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Craiova: D.Nikolic 12+2reb+1ast, T.Palmi 11+3reb+3ast, M.Mijovic 8+4reb, C.Edwards 7+3reb+4ast, S.Hopkins 7, D.Flannigan 5+4reb Oradea: D.Tarolis 15+6reb+2ast, K.Richard 14+5reb+1ast, S.Holt 13+4reb+2ast, J.Bostic 10+1reb+3ast, E.Neal 6+1reb+4ast, M.Ogden 5+9reb+3ast |
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| Nikita Malofeev gets MVP of the Week award for Russian VTB-Youth League (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Talented Nikita Malofeev (203-C-2003) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's second-best Runa-2 and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 32. The 19-year old center had the game-high 29 points adding nine rebounds for Runa-2 in his team's victory, helping them to crush Samara-2 (#12, 3-35) with 20-point margin 92-72. Runa-2 maintains the 2nd position in Russian VTB-Youth League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Runa-2 will need more victories to improve their 29-11 record. In the team's last game Malofeev had a remarkable 69.2% from 2-point range. It was one of impressive evenings for him as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Nikita Malofeev averages this season 7.8ppg and 5.6rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young center Artem Oreshnikov (205-C-2004) of league's best team Lokomotiv-2. Oreshnikov impressed basketball fans with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Of course he led Lokomotiv-2 to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Enisey-2 (#11, 7-33) 101-65. This victory allowed Lokomotiv-2 to move up to 1st position in the standings. His team has currently 29-11 record. Oreshnikov is well-known by Lokomotiv-2 fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Vadim Orekhov (197-G-2002) of N.Novgorod-2 (#7). Orekhov showcased his all-around game by recording 16 points, six rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of N.Novgorod-2, leading his team to a 84-74 win against the lower-ranked Parma-2 (#10, 7-32). N.Novgorod-2 needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 22 victories and 17 lost games. Orekhov has a great season in Russia. After 32 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 11.8ppg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Grigoriy Tuchkov (183-G-2003) of Parma-2 - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Daniil Klyuchenkov (199-G-2004) of CSKA U23 - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Semen Khristinenko (197-F-2004) of Lokomotiv-2 - 12 points and 12 rebounds 7. Artem Pokrovkov (201-C-2003) of N.Novgorod-2 - 12 points and 12 rebounds 8. Demid Tyulyubaev) of Lokomotiv-2 - 22 points and 3 rebounds 9. Artem Orekhov (191-G-2002) of N.Novgorod-2 - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Dmitry Kuimov (190-G-2004) of Samara-2 - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Superleague 1 Round 28: Uralmash defeat Dinamo V. in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Superleague 1. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Fifth-ranked Dinamo V. (14-11) gave a tough game to second ranked Uralmash (24-2) in Vladivostok on Monday. The visitors from Yekaterinburg managed to secure only one-point victory 81-80. However their fans expected easier game. Uralmash made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Dinamo V. turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Dinamo V. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Maksim Kondakov (185-1995) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and American forward Javonte Douglas (203-1992, college: Montevallo) who added 9 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Sergei Mitusov (193-1996, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) responded with 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Dinamo V.'s coach Aleksey Golyahov rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Uralmash maintains second position with 24-2 record behind leader Runa Basket. Dinamo V. at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. Uralmash are looking forward to face league's leader Runa Basket in Moscow in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dinamo V. will play on the road against Tambov (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of third ranked TSU (20-6) against sixth ranked Irkut (15-11) on Monday night. Visiting TSU was defeated by Irkut in a tough game in Irkutsk 80-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of TSU. The winners were led by guard Pavel Lobarev (191-1997) who scored that evening 22 points and Kiril Konovalov supported him with 13 points. Irkut's coach Mikhail Karpenko used entire bench in such tough game. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by the former international forward Denis Levshin (202-1993) did not help to save the game for TSU. Irkut moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Novosybirsk. TSU at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. Irkut will play against Rusichi K. (#14) in Kursk in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TSU will play at home against Lok.Kuban (#15) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Superleague 1 top team - Runa Basket (25-1) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Univ.Surgut (12-14) in Moscow 91-70. Mike Davis fired 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Jervon Pressley produced 13 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Runa Basket have an impressive 20-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 25-1 record. Univ.Surgut lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 14 games lost. Runa Basket will meet league's second-placed Uralmash in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Univ.Surgut will play against Kupol-Rodniki (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 28: Rusichi K. won against Barnaul on the opponent's court 76-72. Kupol-Rodniki managed to outperform Zenit-2 in a home game 88-71. Khimki rolled over Lok.Kuban on the road 84-59. Novosybirsk crushed Tambov on its own court 98-66. Barnaul - Rusichi K. 72-76 There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Barnaul (7-19) was defeated at home by fourteenth ranked Rusichi K. (5-21) 76-72 on Monday. Rusichi K. forced 28 Barnaul turnovers. Forward Aleksandr Litvyakov (197-1989) fired 25 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Point guard Ivan Rudakov (180-2000) chipped in 15 points, 9 assists and 6 steals. Four Rusichi K. players scored in double figures. Forward Evgeniy Voytyuk (199-1991, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Maxim Procshenko (208-1997) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Rusichi K. maintains fourteenth position with 5-21 record. Barnaul lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with CSKA 2. Rusichi K. will meet at home higher ranked Irkut (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Barnaul will play against Zenit-2 (#11) in Saint Petersburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Rusichi K.: A.Litvyakov 25+4reb, I.Rudakov 15+1reb+9ast, K.Roman 11+6reb+2ast, V.Solovyev 11+13reb, M.Karvanen 7+3reb, D.Kazulin 3 Barnaul: M.Procshenko 18+8reb+1ast, E.Voytyuk 16+8reb+3ast, R.Lagutin 12+6ast, A.Semenov 7+3reb, V.Ilinov 6+5reb+5ast, V.Posrednikov 5+1reb Kupol-Rodniki - Zenit-2 88-71 The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Kupol-Rodniki's (9-16) home victory over 11th ranked Zenit-2 (8-18) 88-71 on Monday. Kupol-Rodniki made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Center Kirill Arkhipov (201-1996) fired 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ivan Gorshkov (193-2001) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Kupol-Rodniki players scored in double figures. Center Dmitriy Khaldeev (210-1999) produced 12 points and 6 rebounds and guard Konstantin Shevchuk (190-2000) added 6 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kupol-Rodniki maintains tenth position with 9-16 record. Newly promoted Zenit-2 keeps the eleventh place with 18 games lost. Kupol-Rodniki will meet higher ranked Univ.Surgut (#9) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zenit-2 will play against Barnaul and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Kupol-Rodniki: D.Karvanen 20+2reb+1ast, K.Arkhipov 17+6reb+3ast, A.Brevnov 15+3reb+1ast, G.Ivan 14+9reb+2ast, B.Daniil 7+2reb+3ast, A.Mateyunas 6+5reb+6ast Zenit-2: D.Khaldeev 12+6reb+2ast, A.Ermolovich 9+4reb+1ast, Z.Pavel 8+3reb+1ast, S.Yegor 7+3reb+1ast, K.Artem 7+3reb+1ast, F.Vladimir 7+6reb Dinamo V. - Uralmash 80-81 Fifth-ranked Dinamo V. (14-11) gave a tough game to second ranked Uralmash (24-2) in Vladivostok on Monday. The visitors from Yekaterinburg managed to secure only one-point victory 81-80. However their fans expected easier game. Uralmash made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Dinamo V. turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Dinamo V. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Maksim Kondakov (185-1995) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and American forward Javonte Douglas (203-1992, college: Montevallo) who added 9 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Sergei Mitusov (193-1996, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) responded with 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Belarusian forward Alexandr Semenyuk (207-1993) scored 15 points. Dinamo V.'s coach Aleksey Golyahov rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Uralmash maintains second position with 24-2 record behind leader Runa Basket. Dinamo V. at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. Uralmash are looking forward to face league's leader Runa Basket in Moscow in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dinamo V. will play on the road against Tambov (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Uralmash: M.Kondakov 25+3reb+1ast, A.Glazunov 18+3ast, A.Zakharov 12+6reb+1ast, J.Douglas 9+10reb+3ast, N.Balashov 7+5reb+1ast, R.Zagretdinov 4+5reb+1ast Dinamo V.: S.Mitusov 19+1reb+2ast, A.Semenyuk 15+4reb, V.Grachev 12+4reb, A.Korchagin 9+2reb+2ast, D.Solovev 8+4reb, A.Fedyushin 7 Irkut - TSU 85-80 Very important is a road loss of third ranked TSU (20-6) against sixth ranked Irkut (15-11) on Monday night. Visiting TSU was defeated by Irkut in a tough game in Irkutsk 80-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of TSU. Irkut players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. TSU was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by guard Pavel Lobarev (191-1997) who scored that evening 22 points and guard Kiril Konovalov (195-1997) supported him with 13 points. Irkut's coach Mikhail Karpenko used entire bench in such tough game. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by the former international forward Denis Levshin (202-1993) did not help to save the game for TSU. The former international center Alan Makiev (210-1991) added 19 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for lost side. Irkut moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Novosybirsk. TSU at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. Irkut will play against Rusichi K. (#14) in Kursk in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TSU will play at home against Lok.Kuban (#15) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Irkut: P.Lobarev 22+2reb+3ast, K.Konovalov 13+3reb+2ast, D.Doynikov 11+4reb, A.Vzdykhalkin 9+5reb+2ast, I.Nelyubov 8+6reb+1ast, A.Nesterov 7+3reb+2ast TSU: D.Levshin 20+5reb+1ast, A.Makiev 19+2reb+1ast, M.Kolyushkin 11+3reb+6ast, I.Pynko 9+4reb, A.Lavnikov 9+7reb+3ast, I.Karpenko 5+3reb+1ast Lok.Kuban - Khimki 59-84 Not a big story in a game in Krasnodar where 15th ranked Lok.Kuban (3-23) was rolled over by fourth ranked Khimki (18-10) 84-59 on Monday. Khimki dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Lok.Kuban's 22. Khimki forced 23 Lok.Kuban turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Alexandr Varnakov (184-1992) fired 10 points and 8 assists for the winners. Power forward Evgeny Fidiy (208-1991) chipped in 16 points. Four Khimki players scored in double figures. Guard Khasan Kipkeev (191-2000) produced 14 points and 5 assists and center Grigory Shukhovtsov (211-1983) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Khimki maintains fourth position with 18-10 record. Lok.Kuban lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 23 lost games. Khimki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lok.Kuban will play against TSU (#3) in Revda and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Khimki: E.Fidiy 16+3reb, D.Nezvankin 13+1reb+2ast, A.Varnakov 10+3reb+8ast, G.Suvorov 10+5ast, A.Vostrikov 9+5reb, M.Alexander 7+4reb+1ast Lok.Kuban: K.Kipkeev 14+2reb+5ast, G.Shukhovtsov 11+8reb, I.Sorokin 11+5reb+2ast, S.Egor 9+4reb+3ast, I.Igorevich 8+1reb+2ast, A.Chizhenok 2+3reb Novosybirsk - Tambov 98-66 The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Novosybirsk's (15-11) home victory over 8th ranked Tambov (13-13) 98-66 on Monday. Novosybirsk shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 58.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Tambov's players. Center Ruslan Abdulbasirov (211-1993) fired 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Swingman Ivan Evstigneev (194-1999) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Novosybirsk players scored in double figures. Point guard Maxim Khoziashev (180-1998, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) produced 12 points and 7 assists and center Nikita Ivanov (205-1991) added 12 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Novosybirsk moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Irkut. Newly promoted Tambov keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. Novosybirsk will meet CSKA 2 (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tambov will play against Dinamo V. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Novosybirsk: R.Abdulbasirov 15+8reb+4ast, R.Tumanov 14+2reb+2ast, I.Evstigneev 13+5reb+4ast, A.Kirdyachkin 13+1reb+2ast, Z.Sergey 12+2reb+3ast, M.Grigoryev 11+2reb+3ast Tambov: S.Rasskazov 12+3reb, N.Ivanov 12+4reb, M.Khoziashev 12+7ast, R.Balandin 9+5reb, A.Loginov 7+2reb, B.Vladislav 6+3reb+1ast Runa Basket - Univ.Surgut 91-70 Superleague 1 top team - Runa Basket (25-1) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Univ.Surgut (12-14) in Moscow 91-70. They outrebounded Univ.Surgut 38-27 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Runa Basket shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Mike Davis (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) fired 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Artem Komissarov (199-1990, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) chipped in 18 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). American power forward Jervon Pressley (203-1992, college: Hampton) produced 13 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and forward Konstantin Bulanov (204-1990, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Univ.Surgut 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. Runa Basket have an impressive 20-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 25-1 record. Univ.Surgut lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 14 games lost. Runa Basket will meet league's second-placed Uralmash in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Univ.Surgut will play against Kupol-Rodniki (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Runa Basket: M.Davis 24+8reb+6ast, A.Komissarov 18+1reb+2ast, N.Zhmako 12+1reb+2ast, I.Popov 11+8reb+1ast, A.Sopin 9+3reb+4ast, V.Zaryazhko 6+6reb+6ast Univ.Surgut: J.Pressley 13+6reb+1ast, K.Bulanov 12+5reb+2ast, M.Chislov 12+4reb+2ast, Y.Bestuzhev 11+1reb+2ast, I.Samsonov 10+1reb, S.Tokarev 8+3reb+4ast |
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| Todorovic's double-double lands him 2MLS (Second Stage) Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds, while his team edged out Slodes BG (#8, 1-10) 100-99. It allowed Radnicki KG to consolidate first place in the Serbian 2MLS. Radnicki KG has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 10-1. It was one of impressive evenings for Todorovic as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Todorovic has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (8th best: 8.0rpg) and averages solid 1.4bpg and 68.4% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Marko Popovic (203-F/C-2000) of Radnik SU. He is a forward in his second season at Radnik SU. In the last game Popovic recorded impressive 33 points and 6 rebounds. It was enough for Radnik SU to edge the higher-ranked Joker S. (#2, 8-3) by 2 points 106-104. Radnik SU's 7th position in the standings has not changed. 8 lost games are too many comparing to just three victories Radnik SU managed to get this Second Stage. Popovic is well-known at Radnik SU and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.8ppg (#8). He also registered 5.5 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to Aleksandar Nikolic (1997) of Mladost SP (#11). Nikolic got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. He went also for thirteen rebounds . He was a key player of Mladost SP, leading his team to a 106-90 easy win against the lower-ranked Napredak (#15, 3-8). Mladost SP needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 8 victories and 3 lost games. Nikolic has a great season in Serbia. After 18 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.2ppg (6th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Milic Blagojevic (200-G/F-1991) of Radnicki KG - 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Ognjen Ivkovic (2002) of Slodes BG - 29 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Petar Grojic (195-SG-2001) of Klik A. - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Mateja Todoric (190-G-1998) of Gajdobra - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Mihailo Jovicic (190-PG-1999) of Radnicki KG - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists 9. Sergej-Dimitrije Bulovic (2003) of Star NS - 18 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Nikola Djonlic (184-PG-1993) of Pirot - 27 points, 3 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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| JLS Round 18: No surprise as #1 Mega SM defeat Vojvodina NS - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. JLS top team - Mega SM (15-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Vojvodina NS (5-12) in Novi Sad 101-75. Mega SM dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Vojvodina NS's 24. They outrebounded Vojvodina NS 50-37 including 17 on the offensive glass. Mega SM looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mega SM made 7 blocks. 30 personal fouls committed by Vojvodina NS helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Bogoljub Markovic (204-2005) had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Asim Djulovic (198-2005) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Vuk Kovijanic (-2004) with 29 points and 7 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Mega SM have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Vojvodina NS at the other side keeps the tenth place with 12 games lost. Mega SM are looking forward to face Joker S. (#9) in Sombor in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vojvodina NS will play on the road against Crvena Zvezda in Beograd and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. JLS top team - Mega SM (15-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Spartak (7-7) in Sremska Mitrovica 143-59. Danilo Dozic (206-2005) notched 32 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Bogoljub Markovic supported him with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 12 points by Vuk Radojcic (-2005) did not help to save the game for Spartak. 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. Undefeated Mega SM have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Newly promoted Spartak dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. Mega SM will play against Joker S. (#9) in Sombor in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Spartak will play on the road against Sloboda U. in Uzice and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Beograd supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Borac Cacak (14-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Zitko Basket (8-8). Borac Cacak smashed Zitko Basket 100-73 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Matija Milosevic who scored 18 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Aleksandar Mitrovic who recorded 22 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Borac Cacak have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-1 record behind leader Mega SM. Newly promoted Zitko Basket dropped to the sixth place with eight games lost. Borac Cacak will meet Partizan BG (#5) in the next round. Zitko Basket will play against Radnicki KG in Kragujevac and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Partizan BG destroyed Konstantin Nis on the opponent's court 100-77. Joker S. unfortunately lost to Dynamic BG in a home game 93-96. Crvena Zvezda managed to beat Spartak on the road 90-78. Radnicki KG defeated Sloboda U. on its own court 89-82. Zitko Basket - Borac Cacak 73-100 The game in Beograd supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Borac Cacak (14-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Zitko Basket (8-8). Borac Cacak smashed Zitko Basket 100-73 on Sunday. Borac Cacak forced 20 Zitko Basket turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Zitko Basket's players. The best player for the winners was guard Matija Milosevic (193-2005) who scored 18 points. Forward Pavle Nikolic (200-2005) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Borac Cacak players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Aleksandar Mitrovic (204-2004) who recorded 22 points and 6 rebounds and guard Aleksa Milosevic (188-2004) added 13 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Borac Cacak have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-1 record behind leader Mega SM. Newly promoted Zitko Basket dropped to the sixth place with eight games lost. Borac Cacak will meet Partizan BG (#5) in the next round. Zitko Basket will play against Radnicki KG in Kragujevac and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Borac Cacak: M.Matija 18+3reb+3ast, P.Konstantin 14+3reb+3ast, N.Pavle 14+6reb+3ast, M.Veljko 12+10reb, B.Djordje 10+4reb+2ast, V.Stefan 10+1ast Zitko Basket: M.Aleksandar 22+6reb+2ast, M.Aleksa 13+1reb+2ast, O.Djordje 9+1reb+1ast, J.Petar 8+6reb+1ast, D.Luka 7+2reb+1ast, B.Viktor 4+2reb+2ast Konstantin Nis - Partizan BG 77-100 Very expected game when 12th ranked Konstantin Nis (1-16) were crushed at home by sixth ranked Partizan BG (9-9) 100-77 on Sunday. Partizan BG outrebounded Konstantin Nis 39-27 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Savo Drezgic (187-2006) who scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Bojan Beatovic (-2004) chipped in 26 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Luka Draskovic (-2004) who recorded 26 points and 5 rebounds and Ilija Petrovic (-2005) added 20 points and 6 assists respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Partizan BG moved-up to fifth place. Loser Konstantin Nis stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Partizan BG will meet at home league's second-placed Borac Cacak in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Konstantin Nis will play against Dynamic BG (#4) in Beograd and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Partizan BG: B.Bojan 26+1reb+4ast, D.Savo 25+8reb+4ast, M.Viktor 19+8reb, S.Djordje 9+1reb+2ast, P.Stefan 7+4reb+1ast, V.Fedor 6+6reb+3ast Konstantin Nis: D.Luka 26+5reb+3ast, P.Ilija 20+3reb+6ast, S.Matija 16+5reb+2ast, P.Nikola 6+1reb+6ast, D.Bogdan 5+2reb, C.Petar 2+5reb Joker S. - Dynamic BG 93-96 Very predictable result in Sombor where fourth ranked Dynamic BG (11-7) edged 9th ranked Joker S. (7-11) 96-93 on Monday. Dynamic BG made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Dynamic BG outrebounded Joker S. 46-35 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was swingman Aleksa Ristic (192-2005) who scored 33 points (!!!) and 8 assists. Swingman Jovan Ristic (194-2004) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Veljko Kovacevic (-2005) who recorded 23 points and 9 rebounds and Matija Kustudic (-2004) added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Joker S. players scored in double figures. Joker S.'s coach Blagoja Ivic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dynamic BG maintains fourth position with 11-7 record. Joker S. lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. Dynamic BG will meet at home bottom-ranked Konstantin Nis (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Joker S. will play against the league's leader Mega SM in Sremska Mitrovica and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Dynamic BG: R.Aleksa 33+3reb+8ast, R.Ognjen 20+6reb+2ast, J.Ristic 20+9reb+3ast, B.Vukasin 8+6reb+1ast, M.Filip 6+11reb, P.Matija 4+3reb Joker S.: K.Veljko 23+9reb, K.Matija 20+5reb+4ast, B.Nemanja 12+6reb, M.Luka 12+5reb+1ast, M.Bojan 11+7reb+4ast, M.Lazar 5 Vojvodina NS - Mega SM 75-101 JLS top team - Mega SM (15-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Vojvodina NS (5-12) in Novi Sad 101-75. Mega SM dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Vojvodina NS's 24. They outrebounded Vojvodina NS 50-37 including 17 on the offensive glass. Mega SM looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mega SM made 7 blocks. 30 personal fouls committed by Vojvodina NS helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Bogoljub Markovic (204-2005) had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Asim Djulovic (198-2005) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Mega SM players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Vuk Kovijanic (-2004) with 29 points and 7 assists and center Stefan Marjanovic (208-2007) scored 10 points and 8 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. Mega SM have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Vojvodina NS at the other side keeps the tenth place with 12 games lost. Mega SM are looking forward to face Joker S. (#9) in Sombor in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vojvodina NS will play on the road against Crvena Zvezda in Beograd and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Mega SM: M.Bogoljub 30+20reb+2ast, D.Asim 17+8reb+1ast, D.Danilo 12+9reb+1ast, S.Abdramane 11+6reb, S.Luka 11+3reb+2ast, M.Andrej 6+1reb+8ast Vojvodina NS: K.Vuk 29+4reb+7ast, M.Stefan 10+8reb, Z.Bogdan 10+3reb+1ast, G.Mihajlo 9+1reb+2ast, V.Marko 7+2reb, B.Nikola 5+4reb+1ast Spartak - Crvena Zvezda 78-90 Not a big story in a game in Subotica where 7th ranked Spartak (7-7) was defeated by third ranked Crvena Zvezda (12-4) 90-78 on Sunday. Crvena Zvezda outrebounded Spartak 38-27 including 24 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was center Pavle Misic (208-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. Center Lazar Gacic (212-2005, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Martin Burda (180-2005) who recorded 20 points and 5 assists and swingman Dusan Cicic (191-2004) added 22 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Crvena Zvezda maintains third position with 12-4 record having just two points less than leader Mega SM. Newly promoted Spartak dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. Crvena Zvezda will meet at home Vojvodina NS (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Spartak will play against Sloboda U. in Uzice and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Crvena Zvezda: M.Pavle 28+12reb+2ast, G.Lazar 18+9reb+3ast, G.Lazar 16+1reb+6ast, D.Vasilije 8+4reb+1ast, K.Andrej 6+1reb+1ast, D.Aleksa 5+2reb Spartak: C.Dusan 22+3reb, B.Martin 20+3reb+5ast, K.Filip 10+2reb+2ast, N.Relja 8+10reb, K.Borivoj 5+4reb+1ast, T.Aleksandar 5+2ast Radnicki KG - Sloboda U. 89-82 Everything went according to plan in Kragujevac where eighth ranked Radnicki KG (8-10) beat 11th ranked Sloboda U. (3-15) 89-82 on Sunday. Radnicki KG looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was Vuk Zivanovic (-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists. Ognjen Petkovic (-2004) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Radnicki KG players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Pavle Backo (208-2007) who recorded a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds and guard Luka Vukajlovic (190-2005) added 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Radnicki KG moved-up to seventh place. Sloboda U. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Radnicki KG will meet at home higher ranked Zitko Basket (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sloboda U. will play against Spartak (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Radnicki KG: Z.Vuk 22+8reb+12ast, P.Predrag 16+4reb+2ast, P.Ognjen 15+7reb+7ast, R.Andrija 14+3reb+2ast, V.Strahinja 11+2reb+3ast, S.Mihailo 5+1reb+2ast Sloboda U.: B.Pavle 32+14reb+1ast, V.Luka 24+7reb+6ast, D.Bojan 15+9reb+4ast, J.Vasilije 4+3reb+3ast, M.Slobodan 3+4reb+6ast, K.Nemanja 2 Mega SM - Spartak 143-59 JLS top team - Mega SM (15-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Spartak (7-7) in Sremska Mitrovica 143-59. Mega SM dominated down low during the game scoring 104 of its points in the paint compared to Spartak's 38. Mega SM forced 29 Spartak turnovers and outrebounded them 40-19 including a 27-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 42 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Spartak's players. Danilo Dozic (206-2005) notched 32 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Bogoljub Markovic (204-2005) supported him with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Mega SM players scored in double figures. Even 12 points by Vuk Radojcic (-2005) did not help to save the game for Spartak. Forward Borivoj Kojic (198-2005) added 6 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mega SM have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-0 record. Newly promoted Spartak dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. Mega SM will play against Joker S. (#9) in Sombor in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Spartak will play on the road against Sloboda U. in Uzice and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Mega SM: D.Danilo 32+2reb+4ast, M.Bogoljub 26+8reb+4ast, K.Urban 19+4reb+7ast, S.Luka 15+6reb+3ast, S.Abdramane 10+4reb+1ast, M.Andrej 8+3reb+9ast Spartak: R.Vuk 12+4reb+1ast, S.Pavle 7+3reb+1ast, J.Mihajlo 7+2reb, K.Borivoj 6+2reb+3ast, T.Milos 6, N.Relja 5+3reb+1ast |
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| U20 League Round 10 (Second Stage): Triglav beat Sezana by one after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 10 in the U20 League took place in Sezana. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of bottom-ranked Sezana (0-8) to second ranked Triglav (4-4) 69-68 on Tuesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Despite that victory Triglav went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Krka and Cedevita Ol. Sezana at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Ljubljana: Jance (#5) and Cedevita Ol. (#3). Jance (5-4) won against visiting Cedevita Ol. (4-4) 92-80. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Jance moved-up to second place, which they share with Slovan. Cedevita Ol. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Krka and Triglav. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Triglav (4-4) against seventh ranked Ilirija (2-5) on Sunday night. Visiting Triglav was defeated by Ilirija in Ljubljana 74-60. Ilirija maintains seventh position with 2-5 record. Loser Triglav dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Krka and Cedevita Ol.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. In the last two games of round 10 Krka lost to undefeated Helios Suns on the road 77-102. Winless Sezana lost to Slovan on its own court 85-98. Ilirija - Triglav 74-60 Very important is a road loss of second ranked Triglav (4-4) against seventh ranked Ilirija (2-5) on Sunday night. Visiting Triglav was defeated by Ilirija in Ljubljana 74-60. Ilirija maintains seventh position with 2-5 record. Loser Triglav dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Krka and Cedevita Ol.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Jance - Cedevita Ol. 92-80 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Ljubljana: Jance (#5) and Cedevita Ol. (#3). Jance (5-4) won against visiting Cedevita Ol. (4-4) 92-80. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Jance moved-up to second place, which they share with Slovan. Cedevita Ol. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Krka and Triglav. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Helios Suns - Krka 102-77 No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Helios Suns (9-0) crushed 4th ranked Krka (4-4) in Domzale 102-77 on Monday. Helios Suns have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Loser Krka keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Cedevita Ol. and Triglav. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Sezana - Slovan 85-98 Rather expected game when bottom-ranked Sezana (0-8) lost at home to sixth ranked Slovan (5-4) 98-85 on Sunday. Slovan moved-up to second place, which they share with Jance. Loser Sezana still closes the standings with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Sezana - Triglav 68-69 The most exciting game of round 10 in the U20 League took place in Sezana. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of bottom-ranked Sezana (0-8) to second ranked Triglav (4-4) 69-68 on Tuesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Despite that victory Triglav went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Krka and Cedevita Ol. Sezana at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. |
| Peter Bandelj gets MVP of the Week award for Slovenian 2SKL (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Talented Peter Bandelj (193-SF-2005) had an amazing evening in the last round for Slovan and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents 2SKL Player of the Week award for round 21. The 17-year old had the game-high 18 points adding eight rebounds and six assists for Slovan in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Jance (14-6) 88-84. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Slovan is placed at 4th position in Slovenian 2SKL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Slovan will need more victories to improve their 14-6 record. It's Bandelj's second year at Slovan and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Peter Bandelj averages this season 8.8ppg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young point guard Jost Flerin (195-PG-2003) of Sezana. Flerin impressed basketball fans with a triple-double of 11 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. Of course he led Sezana to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Litija (#8, 9-11) 86-65. Sezana's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 13-7 record is not bad and everything may still change. Flerin is well-known by Sezana fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Peter Meze (183-PG-2001) of Postojna (#11). Meze scored 19 points and passed five assists. Despite Meze's great performance Postojna lost 66-68 to slightly higher-ranked Nova Gorica (#9, 7-13). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Postojna can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 3-17 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. The season just started for Meze as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. Martin Skrlec (2000) of Medvode - 21 points and 6 rebounds 5. Adrian Hirschmann (190-G-2000) of Sezana - 30 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Matija Kalan (193-F/G-2001) of Slovan - 22 points and 6 rebounds 7. Tim Skerbec (200-PF-1993) of Portoroz - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Jon Dolnicar (2004) of Slovan - 21 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Jurij Visnikar (187-PG-2003) of Jance - 24 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Jure Licen (197-F/C-2000) of Jance - 13 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Spanish LEB Gold round 23 best performance: Michael Carrera (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 29-year old player had a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds, while his team beat Oviedo (#15, 6-17) 76-65. Lleida is placed at 3rd position in Spanish LEB Gold. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Lleida will need more victories to improve their 16-7 record. In the team's last game Carrera had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He turned to be Lleida's top player in his first season with the team. Former University of South Carolina star has very solid stats this year. Carrera is league's best scorer averaging so far 20.3ppg and leads league in rebounds with 9.3rpg. Carrera is in league's top in and averages impressive 41.7% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last round's games was young Bosnia and Herzegovina Mirza Bulic (207-SF-1992) of Cantabria. Bulic had a very good evening with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. It was enough for Cantabria to edge the lower-ranked Albacete (#16, 5-18) 80-74. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Cantabria keeps 10th position. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 12-11 record is not bad and everything may still change. Bulic is well-known at Cantabria and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 12.6ppg (#9). He also registered 4.8 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was Swedish guard Melwin Pantzar (190-PG-2000) of Valladolid (#6). Pantzar showcased his all-around game by recording 20 points, six rebounds and five assists in the last round. Despite Pantzar's great performance Valladolid lost 71-102 to slightly higher-ranked Coruna (#4, 16-7). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Valladolid needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 15 victories and 8 lost games. Pantzar has a great season in Spain. After 23 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.7ppg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. John Harrar (205-F-1999) of Cantabria - 19 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Sylvester Berg (201-F-1998) of Alicante - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Xavi Oroz (192-G-1996) of Gipuzkoa - 12 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Eric Stutz (203-F-1992) of Castello - 23 points and 7 rebounds 8. Manex Ansorregui (194-F-2002) of Iraurgi SB - 19 points and 5 rebounds 9. Guillem Ferrando (186-PG-2002) of Albacete - 23 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Yunio Barrueta (196-F/G-1993) of Coruna - 18 points and 5 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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The round was exceptionally exciting as five games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Round 22 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Vic (18-3). They were defeated by second ranked Mataro UE (18-3) 77-69 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Vic. It was a key game for the top position in the league. 26 personal fouls committed by Vic helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Gambian forward Omaru Toure (199-1994) chipped in 9 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Jordi Boix responded with 20 points and 8 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mataro UE have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Santfeliuenc and Vic. Vic will play next round against Castelldefels trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Mataro UE will try to continue on its current victory against fourteenth ranked Agora Portals in Calvia. Leading Santfeliuenc (18-3) recorded its third loss in Sant Feliu. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Martinenc (11-10) 101-83. Guard Albert Barquets (189-1998) notched 29 points to lead the effort and Pol Barbecho supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 26 points, 5 assists and 4 steals by Guim Exposito (197-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) did not help to save the game for Santfeliuenc. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Martinenc maintains sixth position with 11-10 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Santfeliuenc at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Vic and Mataro UE. Martinenc's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Barcelona to the arena Barca 2. Seventh-ranked Dos Hermanas (9-10) gave a tough game to second ranked Huelva Com. (18-1) on Sunday. The visitors from Huelva managed to secure only one-point victory 75-74. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dos Hermanas. Godwin Boahen fired 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Adrian Doblado produced 14 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Huelva Com. have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-1 record behind leader Huelva CD. Loser Dos Hermanas keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Getafe and Joventut 2. Huelva Com. will meet at home CBSFDO (#6) in the next round. Dos Hermanas will play against Aljaraque and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Valladolid lost to Mondragon on the opponent's court 60-72. Bilbao unfortunately lost to Santurtzi in a home game 72-80. Cantbasket managed to beat Ardoi on the road 75-70. Solares defeated Easo on its own court 93-90. Pas Pielagos beat Filipenses in Renedo de Pielagos 97-93. Tabirako lost to LBC Cocinas at home 78-85. Burgos Nissan managed to outperform Getxo on the opponent's court 76-70. Betanzos rolled over Xiria in a home game 87-67. Gijon was crushed by Avila on the road 82-56. Ourense smashed Covadonga on its own court 116-61. La Flecha was destroyed by Chantada in a road game 86-47. Estrada was outscored by La Leonesa at home 64-93. Marin managed to beat Gijon Basket on the opponent's court 81-72. Porrino was crushed by Obradoiro S. in a home game 69-101. Tenerife Naut. beat Majadahonda on the road 84-71. Alcala destroyed Socuellamos on its own court 83-58. Santa Cruz unfortunately lost to SBA in Madrid 66-81. Real Madrid 2 managed to beat Rivas at home 82-68. Aridane was defeated by Getafe on the opponent's court 77-82. Daimiel was beaten by Zentro Basket in a home game 74-80. La Solana lost to Estudio on the road 63-76. Quintanar managed to outperform Pozuelo on its own court 87-73. Valsequillo was rolled over Chlorella in a road game 88-51. La Matanza crushed BT Madrid at home 91-55. Estudiantes B beat Pinto Basket on the opponent's court 76-70. Guadalajara destroyed Boadilla in a home game 114-45. Guimar lost to undefeated Alcobendas on the road 55-92. Tobarra recorded a loss to Fuenlabrada 2 on its own court 56-63. Azulejos was defeated by Girona B in a road game 89-75. Llucmajor smashed Martorell at home 103-69. Mataro Parc won against Quart-Germans C on the opponent's court 79-66. Joventut 2 managed to outperform Almozara in a home game 77-67. Sol Girones managed to beat Castelldefels on the road 84-76. Alfinden defeated Agora Portals on its own court 79-62. Barca 2 beat Pinta Castell in Barcelona 63-57. Valls lost to Granollers at home 67-70. Helios was outscored by Esparreguera on the opponent's court 45-86. Olivar recorded a loss to Igualada in a home game 61-68. Tarragona defeated Roser on the road 65-58. SESE smashed Navas on its own court 85-65. Marbella lost to Eurogaza in Cordoba 61-63. Benahavis managed to outperform Unicaja-Andalucia at home 70-61. CAM E.Soler 2 was rolled over Oh!Tels ULB on the opponent's court 89-65. Novaschool defeated Almeria in a home game 83-65. Murgi was beaten by El Pinar on the road 63-50. Jaen won against La Zubia on its own court 80-69. Real Betis 2 managed to outperform Torta del Casar in Sevilla 68-64. Gymnastica managed to beat Corazon at home 89-81. Moraleja lost to undefeated Huelva CD on the opponent's court 51-112. CBSFDO beat Cimbis in a home game 68-60. Aljaraque lost to Badajoz on the road 77-89. Picken Claret outscored Jovens on its own court 84-38. Lliria rolled over Tabernes in a road game 99-58. Puerto Sagunto crushed Manises-Quart at home 89-50. Aldaia was beaten by Paterna on the opponent's court 74-56. Esportiu lost to Torrent in a home game 57-64. Alginet B unfortunately lost to Sueca on the road 52-69. Castello 2 was rolled over Valencia 2 on its own court 65-87. Archena was defeated by Molina in a road game 78-83. Caja Rural beat Calpe at home 82-66. Carolinas lost to Ontinet on the opponent's court 80-83. Gandia outscored Jorge Juan in a home game 80-50. Murcia 2 managed to beat Begastri on the road 90-87. Infante was defeated by Benidorm on its own court 73-76. Murgi was beaten by La Zubia in a road game 83-69. The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals by David Garcia Gazquez of La Zubia. Group A-AMondragon - Valladolid 72-60Very expected game when 14th ranked Valladolid (3-18) was defeated on the road by third ranked Mondragon (13-8) 72-60 on Sunday. Swingman Andoni Acha (195-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds for the winners (made all of his eight free throws). Guard Martxel Balanzategui (191-1992) chipped in 12 points. Forward Juan Saez (195-2002) produced 7 points and 14 rebounds and Juan Garcia-abril added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mondragon maintains third position with 13-8 record having seven points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with 5 other teams. Valladolid lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Almozara. Mondragon will meet league's second-placed Getxo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Valladolid will play against Santurtzi (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mondragon: A.Acha 20+13reb+2ast, M.Balanzategui 12+4reb+2ast, J.Estalayo 11+1reb, M.Buesa 9+2reb, A.Lorenzo 9+2reb, I.Orue-Mazaga 4+5reb Valladolid: d.Castro Alejandro 12+1ast, G.Juan 11+9reb+1ast, L.Juan 9+1reb, S.Juan 7+14reb, D.La Fuente Adrian 6+2reb, M.Inigo 4+4reb Bilbao - Santurtzi 72-80 There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Santurtzi (11-10) defeated on the road higher ranked Bilbao (12-9) 80-72 on Saturday. Santurtzi dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Bilbao's 26. Forward Imanol Artinano (203-1995, college: ABU) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Miguel Zamora (189-1993) chipped in 17 points and 4 steals. Five Santurtzi players scored in double figures. Swingman Unai Barandalla (193-2002) produced 29 points (made all of his eight free throws) and guard Inigo Pedrosa (185-2002) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Santurtzi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Bilbao keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Santurtzi will meet at home Valladolid (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bilbao will play against Cantbasket (#5) in Santander and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Santurtzi: M.Zamora 17+2reb+3ast, I.Artinano 15+14reb+3ast, P.Bingen 12+2reb+4ast, P.Albisu 11+5reb+5ast, L.Mikel 10+5reb+2ast, M.Urko 4 Bilbao: B.Unai 29+3reb+1ast, P.Inigo 14+6reb+2ast, C.Iker 9+5reb+2ast, V.Aiert 6, S.Elvis 6+9reb+1ast, B.Inigo 4+1ast Ardoi - Cantbasket 70-75 Not a big story in a game in Zizur Mayor where 11th ranked Ardoi (7-14) was defeated by sixth ranked Cantbasket (12-9) 75-70 on Sunday. Naturalized Argentinian point guard Franco Ruesga (178-1997) fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Alvaro Reyes (201-1997, college: MSU Denver) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Cantbasket players scored in double figures. Power forward Adrian Garcia (203-1985) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Miguel Ariztimuno (194-1999) added 7 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Ardoi's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cantbasket moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ardoi dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Cantbasket will meet at home Bilbao (#4) in the next round. Ardoi will play against Easo (#7) in San Sebastian and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cantbasket: F.Ruesga 20+7reb+4ast, A.Reyes 19+5reb+2ast, C.Sullivan 12+5reb+1ast, R.Adrian 11+7reb+2ast, A.Jonsson 11+2reb+1ast, C.Pemsl 2+7reb+3ast Ardoi: A.Garcia 22+11reb+2ast, E.Pau 12+4reb+2ast, M.Ariztimuno 7+11reb+1ast, D.Migueliz Adrian 7, V.Ignacio 6+8reb, P.Urtasun 5+3reb+9ast Solares - Easo 93-90 There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Solares (8-13) edged at home 7th ranked Easo (11-10) 93-90 on Sunday. Diego Garcia (192-2000) fired 31 points for the winners. Forward Sergio Garcia (195-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 20 rebounds. Center Andres Zabaleta (200-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Inigo Miranda (192-2002) added 24 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Solares moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Easo dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Solares will meet Pas Pielagos (#12) in the next round. Easo will play against Ardoi (#11) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Solares: G.Diego 31+2reb+1ast, J.Pena 22+1ast, C.Sepulveda 13+2reb+1ast, S.Garcia 10+20reb+2ast, S.Martin Joel 9+2reb, J.Sargent 6+14reb+2ast Easo: M.Inigo 24+2reb+3ast, A.Zabaleta 19+11reb+4ast, B.Julen 12+2reb+2ast, d.la Hera Inigo 12+5reb+2ast, G.Etxezarreta 7+1ast, C.Javier 6+8reb Filipenses - Pas Pielagos 93-97 There was an upset in Palencia where higher ranked Filipenses (10-11) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Pas Pielagos (7-14) 97-93 on Saturday. Pas Pielagos forced 21 Filipenses turnovers. Josep Crespo (202-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Raul Gomez (204-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Pas Pielagos players scored in double figures. Argentinian-Italian guard Silvano Merlo (193-2002) produced a triple-double by scoring 29 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals and Gambian power forward Papa Njie (205-2003) added 8 points and 14 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Pas Pielagos moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Filipenses dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Pas Pielagos will meet at home Solares (#10) in the next round. Filipenses will play against the league's leader LBC Cocinas having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Pas Pielagos: L.Gomez 22+4reb, C.Josep 22+16reb+3ast, P.Fernandez 18+3reb+1ast, R.Gomez 16+11reb, M.Solorzano 7+2reb+1ast, S.Juan 5+3ast Filipenses: M.Silvano 29+16reb+10ast, H.Manuel 17+3reb+2ast, D.Paniagua 15+4reb, H.Isaac 9+3reb, N.Papa 8+14reb+1ast, T.Jaime 6+2reb+1ast Tabirako - LBC Cocinas 78-85 No shocking result in a game in Durango where first ranked LBC Cocinas (20-1) won against 10th ranked Tabirako (7-14) 85-78 on Saturday. LBC Cocinas dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Tabirako's 30. LBC Cocinas had a 27-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Inigo Ibanez (190-2000) fired 13 points for the winners. Guard Borja Arevalo (195-1991) chipped in 4 points and 8 rebounds. Arevalo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Xabier Arroitajauregui (180-1997) produced 29 points and 8 rebounds and Markel Aranzabal (198-2000) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. LBC Cocinas maintains first position with 20-1 record. Newly promoted Tabirako dropped to the ninth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. LBC Cocinas will meet at home Filipenses (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tabirako will play against Burgos Nissan and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: LBC Cocinas: J.Lacunza 13+1reb+1ast, I.Inigo 13+3reb, A.Calvo 10+1reb+1ast, O.Lawrence 9+4reb, B.Gago 8+1reb+4ast, S.Pape Abdoulaye 8+6reb Tabirako: X.Arroitajauregui 29+8reb+2ast, E.Enaitz 12+2reb+2ast, A.Markel 10+7reb+1ast, L.Uriarte 8+1reb+1ast, J.Aldecoa-Otalora 8+2reb+1ast, N.Mohamed 6+4reb+1ast Getxo - Burgos Nissan 70-76 There was an upset when much higher ranked Getxo (14-7) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Burgos Nissan (12-9) 76-70 on Sunday. Point guard Javier Salinas (182-1999) fired 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Eduardo Carpintero (200-1999) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Burgos Nissan players scored in double figures. Guard Ander Fernandez (193-1994) produced 18 points and 4 assists and Nahuel Del Val (187-2001) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Burgos Nissan have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Getxo keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with La Leonesa and Avila. Burgos Nissan will meet at home Tabirako (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Getxo will play against Mondragon (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Burgos Nissan: J.Salinas 24+5reb+4ast, A.Infante 17+4reb+4ast, E.Carpintero 14+9reb+3ast, C.Tomas 11+2reb, M.Mike 4+4reb, M.Sergio 4+3reb Getxo: F.Ander 18+2reb+4ast, D.Val Nahuel 13+6reb+1ast, F.Mikel 9+7reb+4ast, C.Gil 8+1reb+1ast, D.Jon 7+3reb, C.Palacio 5+3reb Group A-BBetanzos - Xiria 87-67There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Betanzos (8-13) smashed at home 8th ranked Xiria (9-12) 87-67 on Sunday. They outrebounded Xiria 57-43 including 21 on the offensive glass. Center Marcos Rozas (202-1983) fired 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Jorge Abelleira (180-1997) chipped in 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Pau Isern (189-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Pablo Lopez-Pizarro (185-1997) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Four Betanzos and five Xiria players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Betanzos moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Xiria keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Betanzos will meet Porrino (#11) on the road in the next round. Xiria will play against Gijon and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Betanzos: M.Rozas 18+8reb+1ast, D.Martin 13+4reb+2ast, F.Brezo 11+8reb+1ast, J.Smoyer 10+13reb+1ast, G.Pereiro 9+5reb+3ast, J.Abelleira 8+12reb+5ast Xiria: P.Lopez-Pizarro 16+3reb+1ast, R.Rey 11+3reb, A.Comendeiro 11+6reb+2ast, B.Andrija 10+8reb, I.Pau 10+10reb+6ast, V.Diego 6+1reb+1ast Avila - Gijon 82-56 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Gijon (16-5) was rolled over on the road by fourth ranked Avila (14-7) 82-56 on Saturday. Point guard Antonio Izquierdo (189-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) fired 21 points for the winners. Argentinian forward Alejo Maggi (203-2002) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Avila players scored in double figures. Javier Lucas (207-1986) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Montenegrin power forward Milo Vukcevic (200-1996) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Gijon's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Avila have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with La Leonesa and Getxo. Loser Gijon keeps the third position with five games lost. Avila will meet Covadonga (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Gijon will play against Xiria (#8) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the LEB Silver just one year after relegation. Top scorers: Avila: A.Izquierdo 21+3reb+1ast, E.Castano 14+5reb+2ast, A.Maggi 14+9reb+1ast, S.Serrato 13+2reb+6ast, A.Garcia 9+10reb+3ast, J.Luis Ibanez 6+6reb Gijon: J.Lucas 12+13reb, M.Vukcevic 10+5reb, A.Navas 6+1reb, S.Gacic 6+2ast, A.Morchon 5+1reb, S.Barros 5+1ast Ourense - Covadonga 116-61 Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Ourense (8-13) outscored at home 14th ranked Covadonga (1-20) 116-61 on Sunday. Ourense dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Covadonga's 42. They outrebounded Covadonga 44-20 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ourense shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Covadonga's players. Isaac Vazquez (193-2004) fired 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. Ivorian forward Tape Teti (200-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Four Ourense players scored in double figures. Ourense's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Alejandro Gomez (184-2004) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and forward Antonio Adeba (190) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Ourense moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Covadonga dropped to the thirteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Agora Portals and Jorge Juan. Ourense will meet La Flecha (#12) in the next round. Covadonga will play against Avila and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Ourense: V.Isaac 30+5reb+5ast, T.Tape 22+12reb+2ast, V.Marco 18+11reb+1ast, V.Manuel 14+3reb+11ast, B.Khris 8+1reb, L.Will 8+3reb Covadonga: G.Alejandro 12+7reb+2ast, A.Adeba 12+5reb, C.Diego 11+1reb+1ast, F.Arturo 8+3reb+1ast, N.Jesus 8+2reb+1ast, V.Miguel 5+4ast Chantada - La Flecha 86-47 There was no surprise when 12th ranked La Flecha (5-16) was outplayed on the road by first ranked Chantada (19-2) 86-47 on Saturday. Chantada dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to La Flecha's 18. Chantada forced 21 La Flecha turnovers and outrebounded them 44-19 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Carlos Noguerol (186-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) fired 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Daniel Stefanuto (197-1999, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Mario Garcia (188-2004) produced 14 points and point guard Alberto Martinez (174-2000) added 1 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chantada have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-2 record. Loser La Flecha keeps the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Alginet B. Chantada will meet La Leonesa (#5) on the road in the next round. La Flecha will play against Ourense (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Chantada: S.Daniel 19+7reb, C.Noguerol 18+6reb+4ast, A.Gomez 10+4ast, R.Hugo 9+6reb+3ast, A.Senghor 8+12reb+2ast, C.Iglesias 7+7reb+5ast La Flecha: G.Mario 14+1reb+1ast, D.Garcia 9+2ast, M.Juan 7+1reb, Y.Francisco 5+2reb, B.Daniel 4+1reb+1ast, A.Estany 3+4reb+1ast Estrada - La Leonesa 64-93 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked La Leonesa (14-7) outleveled on the road 13th ranked Estrada (4-17) 93-64 on Saturday. They outrebounded Estrada 44-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. Power forward Fernando Revilla (203-2001) fired 9 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) chipped in 23 points. Four La Leonesa players scored in double figures. La Leonesa's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Guard Fernando Bello (198-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and forward Mateo Bello (192-2000) added 13 points respectively for lost side. La Leonesa moved-up to second place, which they share with Avila and Getxo. Estrada lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. La Leonesa will meet at home league's leader Chantada in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Estrada will play against the league's second-placed Marin (#2) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: La Leonesa: C.Federico 23+3reb+2ast, M.Dominguez 13+2reb+1ast, L.Rodrigo 12+1reb+1ast, B.Diego 11+7reb+4ast, N.Bigirumwami 11+5reb, F.Revilla 9+17reb+3ast Estrada: B.Fernando 21+11reb+2ast, B.Mateo 13+2reb+2ast, S.Francisco 11+2reb+1ast, L.Pablo 9+3reb+1ast, B.Juan 5+3reb+1ast, G.Luis 3+5reb Gijon Basket - Marin 72-81 Very expected game when 7th ranked Gijon Basket (11-10) was defeated at home by second ranked Marin (17-4) 81-72 on Saturday. American forward Dramel Hogan (194-1989, college: Rochester, MI) fired 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Dutch forward Kevin van Wijk (203-1989, college: Valpo) chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Senegalese forward Cheikh Kebe (206-1997, college: FMU) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Alejandro Lopez (180-2003) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Marin have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-4 record having just three points less than leader Huelva CD. Loser Gijon Basket dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Marin will meet at home Estrada (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Gijon Basket will play against Obradoiro S. (#6) in Santiago de Compostela and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Marin: D.Hogan 26+6reb+2ast, K.van Wijk 15+9reb+4ast, A.Filgueira 13+9reb, Z.Monaghan 12+4reb+6ast, J.Dominguez 8+4reb+1ast, J.De Benito 7+2ast Gijon Basket: C.Kebe 18+6reb, M.Mario 13+3reb+3ast, L.Alejandro 12+8reb, S.Fernando 11+1reb, G.Miguel 9+1reb+1ast, K.Seikhou 7+4reb Porrino - Obradoiro S. 69-101 Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Obradoiro S. (13-8) smashed on the road 9th ranked Porrino (8-13) 101-69 on Saturday. They outrebounded Porrino 48-33 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Obradoiro S. shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Center Serigne Niang (202-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Nilo Barreiro (192-1995) chipped in 19 points. Four Obradoiro S. players scored in double figures. Javier Roman (188-2000) produced 16 points and 4 assists and Venezuelan guard Terry Bardasz (188-2004) added 7 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. Obradoiro S. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Porrino lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Obradoiro S. will meet at home Gijon Basket (#7) in the next round. Porrino will play against Betanzos and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Obradoiro S.: N.Barreiro 19+4reb+2ast, P.Vazquez Santiago 16+6reb+3ast, B.Juan 16+2ast, A.Eluku 14+6reb+2ast, N.Serigne 11+13reb+2ast, S.Anton 9+7reb+2ast Porrino: J.Roman 16+4reb+4ast, C.Jorge 10+3reb+1ast, C.Javier 9+2reb+4ast, G.Inigo 8+2reb, B.Terry 7+7reb+2ast, B.Iker 6+2reb+2ast Group B-AMajadahonda - Tenerife Naut. 71-84Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Majadahonda (8-11) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Tenerife Naut. (11-9) 84-71 on Saturday. Forward Javier Herreros (198-1994) fired 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners. Jorge Del Pino (194-1996) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Alejandro Herreros (189-1996) produced 20 points and 5 assists and Juan David Zuniga (-2001) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tenerife Naut. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Quintanar and Jaen. Loser Majadahonda dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Novaschool. Tenerife Naut. will meet at home Estudio (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Majadahonda will play against the league's second-placed Socuellamos (#2) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tenerife Naut.: J.Herreros 34+9reb+1ast, J.Del Pino 11+6reb+3ast, I.Gonzalez 8+7reb+1ast, R.Samuel 8+1reb+3ast, S.Vladyslav 8+2reb+1ast, T.Samuel 6+1reb+2ast Majadahonda: A.Herreros 20+2reb+5ast, Z.Juan David 17+2reb+3ast, H.Daniel 10+1reb+2ast, J.Maria Fernandez 8+4reb+1ast, C.Ivan 6+5reb, S.Francisco 4+5reb Alcala - Socuellamos 83-58 There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Alcala (13-7) outscored at home much higher ranked Socuellamos (14-6) 83-58 on Saturday. Power forward Juan Gabriel Martinez (198-1993) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Oscar Mendez (182-2000) chipped in 15 points. Chadian center Placide Nakidjim (205-1994) produced 11 points and 8 rebounds and Polish point guard Karol Kutta (182-1996) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Socuellamos' coach Manuel Jimenez gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Alcala have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Socuellamos keeps the second position with six games lost. They share it with Guadalajara and Oh!Tels ULB. Alcala will meet Santa Cruz (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Socuellamos will play against Majadahonda (#10) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Alcala: J.Gabriel Martinez 18+10reb+2ast, O.Mendez 15+2reb+3ast, G.Nacho 13+2ast, M.Ignacio 9+5reb+2ast, B.Alvaro 8+9reb+1ast, M.Daniel 7+5reb Socuellamos: K.Kutta 13+4reb+1ast, P.Nakidjim 11+8reb, M.Roger 10+2reb+1ast, S.Amarilson 8+2reb, K.Sankey 5+6reb+5ast, T.Adrian 3+3reb SBA - Santa Cruz 81-66 There was a minor upset in Madrid where 11th ranked Santa Cruz (5-15) was defeated by fourteenth ranked SBA (2-18) 81-66 on Saturday. Strangely Santa Cruz outrebounded SBA 52-32 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Andrii Butka (196-2005) fired 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Gibraltar guard Tal Zvi Bar (173-2004) chipped in 27 points. Forward Joel Juarez (196-2002, agency: BIG) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and Jhonatan Miranda (-2000) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Santa Cruz's coach rotated ten players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted SBA maintains fourteenth position with 2-18 record. Santa Cruz at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the twelfth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Pinto Basket and La Solana. SBA will meet higher ranked Rivas (#5) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Santa Cruz will play against Alcala (#4) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: SBA: B.Tal Zvi 27+1reb+1ast, B.Andrii 23+8reb+2ast, N.Noah 9+2reb, B.Bohdan 8+4reb+2ast, R.Cesar 7+7reb+1ast, R.Cristian 5+4reb+2ast Santa Cruz: P.Gabriel 17+5reb, J.Joel 16+9reb+1ast, M.Jhonatan 14+8reb+3ast, R.Carton 5+9reb, K.Edinho 5+4reb, G.Andres 3+3reb+3ast Real Madrid 2 - Rivas 82-68 No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Real Madrid 2 (19-0) won against at home 4th ranked Rivas (12-7) 82-68 on Saturday. Real Madrid 2 made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Rivas turnovers. Guard Hugo Gonzalez (198-2006) fired 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Russian guard Egor Demin (200-2006) chipped in 19 points. Four Real Madrid 2 players scored in double figures. Power forward Angel Gomez (197-1987) produced 18 points and Claudiu-Ruben Bivolaru added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Madrid 2 have an impressive 19-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-0 record. Loser Rivas dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Aljaraque and CBSFDO. Real Madrid 2 will meet Aridane (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rivas will play against SBA (#14) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Real Madrid 2: V.Jan 19+1ast, D.Egor 19+1reb+1ast, G.Hugo 17+7reb+1ast, B.Mitar 11+3reb+2ast, D.Ismaila 6+12reb, N.Szymon 5+3reb Rivas: A.Gomez 18+3reb, B.Claudiu-Ruben 14+4reb, I.Sharif 8+7reb+1ast, D.Colado 7+3reb, A.Torres 7+3reb+2ast, P.Marinan 6+1reb+1ast Getafe - Aridane 82-77 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Madrid where 8th ranked Aridane (9-11) was defeated by ninth ranked Getafe (9-10) 82-77 on Sunday. Jaime Rubio fired 20 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Argentinian swingman Joaquin Sanchez (188-1998) chipped in 15 points. Getafe's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Oriol Balsells (187-1995) produced 18 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Alejandro Orozco (189-2004) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Aridane players scored in double figures. Getafe moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Dos Hermanas and Joventut 2. Aridane at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Olivar and Ontinet. Getafe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Zentro Basket. Top scorers: Getafe: R.Jaime 20+3reb+1ast, S.Joaquin 15+2reb+2ast, V.Adrian 11+2reb, P.Pablo 10+3reb+3ast, B.Merabli 7+3reb+3ast, S.Rodriguez 7+4reb+6ast Aridane: B.Oriol 18+5reb+2ast, O.Alejandro 15+4reb+4ast, O.Gonzalo 10+3reb+2ast, C.Bihurriet 10+5reb+2ast, J.Torrado 6+3reb+4ast, W.Rodriguez 5+3reb+1ast Daimiel - Zentro Basket 74-80 There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Zentro Basket (12-8) defeated on the road 3rd ranked Daimiel (13-7) 80-74 on Sunday. Mexican forward Victor Valdes (196-2004) fired 15 points for the winners. Swingman Hector Figueroa (194-2001) chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Argentinian Tiziano Borioni (182-1994) produced 19 points and Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Daimiel players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zentro Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Valls and Eurogaza. Newly promoted Daimiel keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Zentro Basket's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid Getafe. Top scorers: Zentro Basket: V.Victor 15+4reb+3ast, I.Ballespin 12+1reb, S.Lucas 9+2reb, B.Sall Pape 9+5reb+1ast, K.Aboubacar 9+5reb+1ast, D.Amadou 7+6reb Daimiel: B.Tiziano 19+4reb+3ast, R.Guerra 17+6reb+2ast, G.Elias 13+6reb, P.Villarejo 11+1reb+1ast, M.Ramat 8+3reb+2ast, U.Precious 4+3reb+3ast Estudio - La Solana 76-63 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Madrid where 12th ranked La Solana (5-15) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Estudio (5-13) 76-63 on Saturday. Estudio outrebounded La Solana 47-28 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Alejandro Relano (205-1993) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Italian guard Giulio Mascherpa (185-1992, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Estudio players scored in double figures. Mario Garcia produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Alejandro Talamino (190-2000) added 9 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Estudio moved-up to eleventh place. La Solana lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Santa Cruz and Pinto Basket. Estudio will meet higher ranked Tenerife Naut. (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. La Solana will play against Daimiel (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Estudio: A.Relano 19+10reb+2ast, G.Mascherpa 14+5reb+4ast, P.Pablo 11+7reb+1ast, M.Jehicob 10+3reb, P.Monroig 7+2reb+2ast, S.Pablo 5+6reb+1ast La Solana: G.Mario 12+8reb, S.Gonzalez 11+4reb, G.Jesus 10+1reb+1ast, A.Talamino 9+3reb+6ast, C.Fernando 8+2reb, O.Eloy 4+3reb+5ast Group B-BQuintanar - Pozuelo 87-73Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Quintanar (11-9) beat at home 8th ranked Pozuelo (9-9) 87-73 on Saturday. Quintanar made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Canadian-Haitian guard Richardson Maitre (190-1998, college: Samford, agency: Helping Ballers) fired 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Quintanar players scored in double figures. Center Alejandro Cue (201-1992) produced 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Alberto Arias (188-1989) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Quintanar maintains fifth position with 11-9 record, which they share with Tenerife Naut. and Jaen. Pozuelo lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Fuenlabrada 2. Quintanar will meet Valsequillo (#6) on the road in the next round. Pozuelo will play against Fuenlabrada 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Quintanar: R.Maitre 22+8reb+2ast, M.Mije 16+9reb+2ast, A.Guerrero 14+1ast, L.Kupczynski 11+2reb+1ast, C.Ignacio 9+6reb+2ast, S.Ousman 8+2reb+3ast Pozuelo: A.Cue 21+7reb+5ast, A.Arias 16+2reb+1ast, B.Lopez 13+4reb+2ast, C.Eshete 7+5reb+2ast, S.Alvaro 6+4reb, G.Jose 3+6reb+1ast Chlorella - Valsequillo 88-51 There was an upset when higher ranked Valsequillo (10-10) was outplayed on the road by twelfth ranked Chlorella (7-11) 88-51 on Saturday. Chlorella forced 26 Valsequillo turnovers and outrebounded them 48-29 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Chlorella made 7 blocks. Alvaro Herguedas (190) fired 27 points and 5 assists for the winners. DR Congolese center Ken Baoko (202-2003) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Chlorella's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Forward Gabriel Bolanos (195-1992) produced 14 points and forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Chlorella moved-up to tenth place. Valsequillo at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Guimar and Infante. Chlorella will meet higher ranked La Matanza (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Valsequillo will play against Quintanar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Chlorella: H.Alvaro 27+3reb+5ast, B.Ken 14+8reb, R.David 9+7reb, S.Patrick 8+3reb, P.Mario 6+7reb, O.Taiga 5+4reb+9ast Valsequillo: G.Bolanos 14+3reb+3ast, C.David 8+6reb, S.Agoney 7+1reb+2ast, P.Rodriguez 7+8reb, B.Pablo 6+1reb+1ast, B.Mateos 5+4reb La Matanza - BT Madrid 91-55 No shocking result in a game in Las Palmas where fourth ranked La Matanza (13-8) outleveled 10th ranked BT Madrid (7-12) 91-55 on Saturday. La Matanza forced 30 BT Madrid turnovers. Point guard Alberto Hernandez (183-1999) fired 9 points and 6 assists for the winners. Adrian Perez chipped in 10 points and 4 steals. Four La Matanza players scored in double figures. Diego Sanchez produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and Angel Castellanos (-2005) added 9 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. La Matanza have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted BT Madrid dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Torta del Casar and Unicaja-Andalucia. La Matanza will meet at home Chlorella (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BT Madrid's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Estudiantes B. Top scorers: La Matanza: G.Zalazar 12+2reb, B.Axel 11+3reb, P.Marcos 11+3reb+1ast, P.Adrian 10+3reb+3ast, H.Alberto 9+3reb+6ast, D.Castillo Jorge 9+1reb+4ast BT Madrid: S.Diego 12+7reb+1ast, G.Nikita 9+2reb+1ast, C.Angel 9+2reb+3ast, A.De la Iglesia 7+7reb, M.Diego 6+4reb+1ast, D.Yraolagoitia Javier 6 Pinto Basket - Estudiantes B 70-76 Very expected game in Madrid where 13th ranked Pinto Basket (5-15) was defeated by fourth ranked Estudiantes B (13-6) 76-70 on Sunday. Estudiantes B forced 21 Pinto Basket turnovers. Adrian Perez (198-2003) fired 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Jaime Perez (200) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. Four Estudiantes B players scored in double figures. Estudiantes B's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Pablo Lopez (195-1997) produced 9 points and 7 rebounds and Santiago de Santiago added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Estudiantes B moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Pinto Basket lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Santa Cruz and La Solana. Estudiantes B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Fuenlabrada 2. Top scorers: Estudiantes B: P.Adrian 13+6reb+4ast, T.Santiago 11+4reb+1ast, A.Young 10+3reb+2ast, P.Jaime 10+6reb+2ast, G.Luis 9+1reb+3ast, D.Michael 8+3reb+1ast Pinto Basket: J.Blazquez 12+4reb, M.Jorge 12+1reb+1ast, L.Pablo 9+7reb+2ast, d.Santiago Santiago 9+7reb+1ast, P.Adrian 8+1ast, Y.Bah 8+5reb Guadalajara - Boadilla 114-45 Very predictable result when second ranked Guadalajara (14-6) smashed at home 14th ranked Boadilla (1-19) 114-45 on Saturday. Guadalajara held Boadilla to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 65.6 percent accuracy of the winners and made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Guadalajara outrebounded Boadilla 44-23 including a 37-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dutch guard Yoeri Hoexum (188-1999) fired 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Victor Taveras (-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Guadalajara players scored in double figures. Ricardo Kamara produced 9 points and Haustin Santana added 4 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. Guadalajara maintains second position with 14-6 record having seven points less than leader Huelva CD, which they share with Socuellamos and Oh!Tels ULB. Boadilla lost tenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Helios. Guadalajara will meet Guimar (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Boadilla will play against Pinto Basket (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Guadalajara: A.Alvaro 16+1reb, H.Yoeri 16+5reb+2ast, L.Valera 15+5reb, F.Javier Diaz 13+2reb+2ast, G.Gonzalez 13+3reb, T.Victor 10+11reb Boadilla: K.Ricardo 9+3reb, B.Ignacio 7+4reb, L.Daniel 7+1reb, B.Jon 7+2reb, J.Penacho 5+1reb+1ast, S.Haustin 4+7reb+1ast Alcobendas - Guimar 92-55 Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Guimar (10-10) was rolled over on the road by top-ranked Alcobendas (20-0) 92-55 on Saturday. Alcobendas outrebounded Guimar 50-33 including a 38-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Guimar's players. Forward Alberto de la Torre (201-1994) fired 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Jorge Tejera (200-1992) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Alcobendas' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Joaquin Portugues (185-1995) produced 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Jorge Parrondo (194-2000) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Alcobendas have an impressive 20-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-0 record. Loser Guimar dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Valsequillo and Infante. Alcobendas will meet Fuenlabrada 2 (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guimar will play against the league's second-placed Guadalajara and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Alcobendas: A.de la Torre 18+7reb+1ast, J.Tejera 12+8reb+3ast, I.Ibanez 11+7reb+4ast, C.Guillermo 11+3reb+2ast, E.Martinez 11+5reb+1ast, P.Rodrigo 8+6reb+5ast Guimar: J.Portugues 13+9reb+4ast, P.Jorge 12+7reb+3ast, J.Jonathan 9, Q.Jose Angel 9+2reb+1ast, M.Mauro 7+5reb+1ast, L.Ivan 5+9reb Tobarra - Fuenlabrada 2 56-63 Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (9-9) beat on the road 12th ranked Tobarra (6-7) 63-56 on Saturday. Slovenian swingman Matija Samar (194-2004) fired 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Mali Adama Traore (197-2005) chipped in 8 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Fuenlabrada 2's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. American guard Isaiah Willis (191-1994, college: NAU) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds and American Josh Greene (185-1992, college: CSUN) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Fuenlabrada 2 moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Pozuelo. Loser Tobarra keeps the twelfth position with seven games lost. Fuenlabrada 2 will meet Pozuelo (#8) on the road in the next round. Tobarra will have a break next round. Top scorers: Fuenlabrada 2: V.Juan 14+4reb+1ast, M.Kaya 13+7reb, S.Matija 13+6reb+3ast, T.Adama 8+12reb+1ast, A.Jose Luis 6+5reb+2ast, D.Rodrigo 4+3reb+3ast Tobarra: I.Willis 22+7reb, J.Greene 15+4reb+3ast, D.N'Diaye 9+9reb+2ast, M.Elian 4+4reb, J.Carlos Vilches 3+4reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 2+2reb Group C-1Girona B - Azulejos 89-75There was no surprise when 12th ranked Azulejos (6-15) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Girona B (13-7) 89-75 on Saturday. Toni Espinosa (195-1996) fired 24 points for the winners. Point guard Adria Moncanut (183-2002) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Naturalized Andorra forward Guillem Colom (195-1991, agency: BIG) produced 21 points and 9 rebounds and Mouhamed Diallo added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Girona B and four Azulejos players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Girona B moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Azulejos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Begastri and Carolinas. Girona B will meet Alfinden (#7) in the next round. Azulejos will play against Martorell and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Girona B: T.Espinosa 24+4reb+1ast, M.Adria 17+4reb+5ast, D.Ferran 14+3reb+1ast, G.Eduard 12+4reb+2ast, S.Jofre 10+2reb+2ast, d.Quintana Lluis 3+1reb Azulejos: G.Colom 21+9reb+3ast, P.Gracia 13+3reb+1ast, C.Hugo 13+4reb, D.Mouhamed 12+9reb+1ast, C.Jorge 5+1reb+2ast, P.Daniel 3 Llucmajor - Martorell 103-69 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Llucmajor (16-3) outleveled at home 10th ranked Martorell (7-14) 103-69 on Saturday. Llucmajor made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Martorell turnovers and had a 29-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Llucmajor looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Center Antoni Vicens (204-1990) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners (made all of his ten free throws !!!). American-British center Kaj-Bjorn Sherman (213-1992, college: UTSA, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Five Llucmajor players scored in double figures. Swingman Armand Albarran (-2000) produced 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and center Alberto Vicente (199-2003) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Llucmajor have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-3 record having 3 victories less than leader Huelva CD. Loser Martorell dropped to the ninth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Llucmajor will meet Mataro Parc (#6) on the road in the next round. Martorell will play against Azulejos and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Llucmajor: A.Vicens 24+5reb+1ast, M.Servera Rodriguez 17+3reb+2ast, L.Sanchez 14+4reb, K.Sherman 14+7reb+2ast, G.Serra 13+2reb+4ast, J.Valles 8+3reb+3ast Martorell: V.Alberto 17+5reb+1ast, A.Miquel 13+3reb+2ast, A.Armand 12+5reb+7ast, P.Pol 8+2reb+3ast, A.Valle 4+2ast, D.Eloy 4+1reb+1ast Quart-Germans C - Mataro Parc 66-79 Very expected game when 11th ranked Quart-Germans C (6-14) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Mataro Parc (12-9) 79-66 on Saturday. Power forward Javier Rodriguez (202-1992) fired 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Albert Serra (193-1993) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Four Mataro Parc players scored in double figures. Josep Gascon (-2001) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and Eric Paradeda added 12 points and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mataro Parc moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Quart-Germans C keeps the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Mataro Parc will meet at home higher ranked Llucmajor (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Quart-Germans C will play against Almozara (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mataro Parc: J.Rodriguez 18+7reb+2ast, A.Serra 17+4reb+5ast, B.Alvarez 12+4reb+3ast, R.Antonio 10+7reb, A.Grau 9+1reb+1ast, F.Oriol 6+2ast Quart-Germans C: G.Josep 16+6reb+1ast, P.Eric 12+4reb, S.Marti 10+2reb+1ast, R.Eduard 8+1reb+1ast, C.Marc 7+3reb+4ast, F.Tapha 6+2reb Joventut 2 - Almozara 77-67 Rather predictable result in Badalona where ninth ranked Joventut 2 (9-10) defeated 13th ranked Almozara (3-18) 77-67 on Saturday. They outrebounded Almozara 42-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Guard Isaac Nogues (193-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Conrad Martinez (182-2005) chipped in 22 points. Four Joventut 2 players scored in double figures. Center Victor Alijarde (200-1997) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Victor Hernandez (177-1997) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Joventut 2 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Getafe and Dos Hermanas. Almozara lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Valladolid. Joventut 2 will meet higher ranked Sol Girones (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Almozara will play against Quart-Germans C (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Joventut 2: M.Conrad 22+2reb+3ast, A.Tita 17+6reb+1ast, d.Oliveira Ruben 15+8reb, N.Isaac 10+13reb+7ast, V.Elswyk Leonardo 6+2reb, P.Arnau 4+5reb+2ast Almozara: A.Victor 16+9reb, H.Victor 15+4reb+3ast, B.Jorge 9+2reb+1ast, P.Alberto 8+2reb+5ast, T.Alvaro 7+7reb+1ast, M.Juan 5+4reb Castelldefels - Sol Girones 76-84 Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Castelldefels (11-10) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Sol Girones (13-8) 84-76 on Sunday. Gambian center Lamin Dibba (208-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Xavier Torrent (176-1990) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. Sol Girones' coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Forward Eric Manes (194-1987) produced 14 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Santiago Serrataco (187-1990) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sol Girones moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Castelldefels dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Sol Girones will meet at home Joventut 2 (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Castelldefels will play against the league's second-placed Vic and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sol Girones: E.Jimenez 17+5reb+2ast, X.Torrent 15+3reb+7ast, D.Lamin 15+13reb+1ast, M.Pablo 11+1reb+3ast, I.Valera 9+3reb+3ast, P.Didac 7+2reb Castelldefels: S.Serrataco 21+6reb+1ast, M.Manes 18+6reb+1ast, E.Manes 14+8reb+9ast, A.Sese 12+6reb+5ast, M.Obiols 4+2reb+1ast, J.Guillem 2+2reb Mataro UE - Vic 77-69 There was a change at the EBA leadership position after last games. Round 22 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Vic (18-3). They were defeated by second ranked Mataro UE (18-3) 77-69 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Vic. It was a key game for the top position in the league. 26 personal fouls committed by Vic helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Gambian forward Omaru Toure (199-1994) chipped in 9 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Jordi Boix responded with 20 points and 8 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and forward David Vidal (194-1997) scored 11 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mataro UE have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Santfeliuenc and Vic. Vic will play next round against Castelldefels trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Mataro UE will try to continue on its current victory against fourteenth ranked Agora Portals in Calvia. Top scorers: Mataro UE: J.Juanola 23+6reb+7ast, I.Arino 12+4reb, O.Toure 9+12reb+1ast, P.Canovas 9+6reb+1ast, M.Traver 8+2reb+1ast, S.Esteves-Garcia 7+3reb Vic: B.Jordi 20+4reb+8ast, D.Vidal 11+4reb+1ast, A.Baiget 9+4reb, S.Oriol 7+1reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 7+4reb, V.Cristian 6+3reb Alfinden - Agora Portals 79-62 Everything went according to plan in Zaragoza where eighth ranked Alfinden (11-10) beat 14th ranked Agora Portals (1-20) 79-62 on Saturday. Alfinden dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Agora Portals' 38. They outrebounded Agora Portals 40-26 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Beninese forward Soulemane Chabi-Yo (198-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American forward Martin Smith (196-1993, college: Lipscomb) chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds. Alfinden's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. American guard Jaume Amengual (188, college: San Diego Miramar) produced 17 points and Georgian center Shota Gelazonia (205-1994) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Alfinden moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Agora Portals lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Covadonga and Jorge Juan. Alfinden will meet at home higher ranked Girona B (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Agora Portals will play against the league's leader Mataro UE (#1) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Alfinden: C.Soulemane 31+14reb+1ast, V.Alejandro 12, M.Smith 9+8reb+3ast, M.Luis 8+4reb+2ast, F.Vidal 6+1reb+2ast, G.Diego 6+1reb+2ast Agora Portals: J.Amengual 17+1reb+1ast, S.Gelazonia 15+2reb+1ast, H.Alexandre 8+8reb+1ast, D.Moustapha 7+1reb, J.Alberto 7+3reb+2ast, B.Antonio 6+6reb Group C-2Santfeliuenc - Martinenc 83-101Leading Santfeliuenc (18-3) recorded its third loss in Sant Feliu. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Martinenc (11-10) 101-83. Martinenc made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Santfeliuenc's players. Santfeliuenc was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Albert Barquets (189-1998) notched 29 points to lead the effort and center Pol Barbecho (203-2002) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Martinenc players scored in double figures. Even 26 points, 5 assists and 4 steals by Guim Exposito (197-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) did not help to save the game for Santfeliuenc. Nil Bria (195-1997) added 16 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Martinenc maintains sixth position with 11-10 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Santfeliuenc at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Vic and Mataro UE. Martinenc's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Barcelona to the arena Barca 2. Top scorers: Martinenc: A.Barquets 29+2reb+1ast, B.Pol 17+5reb+1ast, A.Perez 15+5reb+2ast, I.Fernandez 11+2reb+1ast, I.Ignasi 11+3reb+2ast, G.Marc 4+3reb+3ast Santfeliuenc: G.Exposito 26+4reb+5ast, N.Bria 16+4reb, M.Diop 10+6reb, M.Gerardo 7+5reb, J.Zanca 6+6reb+2ast, C.Adria 5+5reb Pinta Castell - Barca 2 57-63 There was no surprise in Es Castell where 11th ranked Pinta Castell (8-13) was defeated by second ranked Barca 2 (15-5) 63-57 on Sunday. Italian swingman Dame Sarr (196-2006) fired 20 points for the winners. Lithuanian forward Kasparas Jakucionis (187-2006) chipped in 10 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Barca 2 players scored in double figures. Rafa Gomez (-1999) produced 6 points and 11 rebounds and French guard Laurent Bagou (191-1988) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Barca 2 have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-5 record having six points less than leader Huelva CD. Loser Pinta Castell dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Barca 2 will meet at home Valls (#5) in the next round. Pinta Castell will play against Granollers (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Barca 2: S.Dame 20+4reb+1ast, M.Adrian 12+2reb+1ast, I.Martin 11+8reb+1ast, J.Kasparas 10+3reb+7ast, I.Daniel 5+4reb+1ast, S.Enric 3+2reb Pinta Castell: L.Bagou 13+5reb, J.Bulfoni 10+1reb+1ast, G.Torres 9+7reb+2ast, S.Llufriu 7+2reb, J.Sagadin 6+3reb+1ast, G.Rafa 6+11reb+3ast Valls - Granollers 67-70 There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Granollers (10-11) edged on the road higher ranked Valls (12-8) 70-67 on Saturday. Ignasi Maspons (-1995) fired 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Arnau Murciano chipped in 11 points. Guard Oriol Besora (182-1997) produced 17 points and guard Raul Timoner (185-1997, college: Rio Grande) added 6 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Granollers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Valls dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Zentro Basket and Eurogaza. Granollers will meet at home Pinta Castell (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Valls will play against the league's second-placed Barca 2 (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Granollers: M.Ignasi 20+5reb+3ast, M.Arnau 11+3reb+1ast, J.Seidi 10+3reb+1ast, L.Isaac 6+4reb+1ast, S.Jordi 6+2ast, C.Pol 6+3reb+2ast Valls: O.Besora 17+1reb+1ast, M.Vinicius 12+4reb, L.David 10+6reb+1ast, T.Adria 8+3reb+1ast, J.Barbera 7+1reb+1ast, R.Timoner 6+5reb+6ast Esparreguera - Helios 86-45 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked Helios' (1-19) road loss to thirteenth ranked Esparreguera (7-14) 45-86 on Saturday. Esparreguera dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Helios' 28. They outrebounded Helios 47-32 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Zion Williams (193-1998, college: Gardner-Webb, agency: Helping Ballers) fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Eduard Nogues (193-2003, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Esparreguera's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Sergio Martinez (-2003) produced 8 points and 9 rebounds and Jorge Casado (-2003) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Esparreguera moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Helios lost thirteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Boadilla. Esparreguera will meet Igualada (#11) on the road in the next round. Helios will play against Valls and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Esparreguera: Z.Williams 19+7reb+3ast, C.Pau 11+3reb+1ast, R.Perez 10+6reb+3ast, D.Fontanals 9+2reb+1ast, N.Eduard 8+9reb+5ast, M.Albert 8+3reb+1ast Helios: M.Sergio 8+9reb, C.Jorge 7+7reb+1ast, A.Alejandro 7+3reb, G.Daniel 6+1reb+1ast, G.Diego 4+2reb, L.Mario 4+2reb Olivar - Igualada 61-68 There was a small surprise in Zaragoza where twelfth ranked Igualada (8-13) defeated 10th ranked Olivar (9-11) 68-61 on Sunday. Carles Fons (189-1991) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Center Marc Bernadi (205-1993) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Lucas Langarita (192-2005) produced 20 points and forward Pablo Aso Jimenez (200-2003) added 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Igualada moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Olivar dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Aridane and Ontinet. Igualada will meet at home Esparreguera (#13) in the next round. Olivar will play against Tarragona (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Igualada: C.Fons 21+5reb+3ast, M.Bernadi 11+10reb+1ast, E.Burges 9+4reb+1ast, D.Adri 8, E.Tejero 7+13reb+1ast, S.Lluc 4 Olivar: L.Lucas 20+3reb+1ast, R.Gonzalo 18+2reb+3ast, A.Jimenez Pablo 10+10reb+4ast, S.Pavle 6+5reb, A.Carlos 5+2ast, V.Bruno 2+4reb Roser - Tarragona 58-65 There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Roser (13-8) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Tarragona (13-8) 65-58 on Saturday. Guard Adria Duch (185-1995) fired 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. Marc Buscail (-2003) chipped in 13 points. Four Tarragona players scored in double figures. Forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and Pol Parisi (-1996) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Roser's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tarragona have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Roser. Tarragona will meet at home Olivar (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Roser will play against Navas (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tarragona: A.Duch 16+3reb+4ast, B.Marc 13+4reb+2ast, N.Ousmane 10+6reb, D.Fernandez 10+3reb+4ast, M.Francisco 5+3reb, K.Tomas 4+2reb+5ast Roser: S.Tubert 16+6reb, P.Pol 10+6reb, R.Verano 9+2reb+2ast, S.Tell 6+2reb+3ast, J.Palou 5+4reb, C.Adria 5+2reb+2ast SESE - Navas 85-65 There was a small surprise in Barcelona where tenth ranked SESE (10-11) outscored 7th ranked Navas (10-11) 85-65 on Saturday. Power forward Alberto Reyes (195-1990) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Marc Cruz (190-2003) chipped in 11 points. Eduardo Ibanez (191-2003) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and Adria Montagut (-2000) added 17 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. SESE moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Navas. Navas lost third consecutive game. SESE will meet at home league's leader Santfeliuenc in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Navas will play against Roser (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SESE: A.Reyes 15+11reb+3ast, C.Marc 11+4reb+3ast, J.Galve 11+2ast, S.Victor 9+3reb+4ast, H.Gabriel 9+5reb+2ast, A.Alex 9+1reb Navas: M.Adria 17+2reb+1ast, I.Eduardo 15+6reb+1ast, S.Eddy 14+2reb+2ast, S.Rui Xavier 6+9reb+1ast, Y.David 5+2reb+2ast, B.Pieter 4+5reb+1ast Group D-AEurogaza - Marbella 63-61There was no surprise in Cordoba where 9th ranked Marbella (6-13) was edged by fifth ranked Eurogaza (12-8) 63-61 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Eurogaza forced 19 Marbella turnovers. Center Roberto Merino (205-2001) fired 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian-Croatian point guard Valentin Burgos (184-1992) chipped in 14 points. American forward Deante Barnes (198, college: York, NE) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and center Adrian Latorre (203-2001) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Eurogaza maintains fifth position with 12-8 record, which they share with Valls and Zentro Basket. Loser Marbella dropped to the tenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Murgi. Eurogaza will meet Jaen (#6) on the road in the next round. Marbella will play against Unicaja-Andalucia (#8) in Malaga and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Eurogaza: R.Merino 15+7reb, V.Burgos 14+4reb+3ast, J.Gutierrez 9+3reb+1ast, G.Juan 9+4reb+1ast, H.Cluysen 7+7reb, C.Antonio 3+1reb+3ast Marbella: D.Barnes 17+8reb+1ast, L.Adrian 15+7reb, T.Tyson 13+6reb+1ast, R.Pablo 7+3reb+3ast, L.Munoz 6+4reb+1ast, D.Guaita 3+6reb Benahavis - Unicaja-Andalucia 70-61 There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Benahavis (7-13) won against at home 8th ranked Unicaja-Andalucia (7-12) 70-61 on Saturday. Benahavis dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Unicaja-Andalucia's 24. They outrebounded Unicaja-Andalucia 50-32 including a 39-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gabonese forward Marvin Mapaga (201-1993, college: ENMU) fired 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Ismael Torres (201-1979) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Benahavis players scored in double figures. Forward Ruben Vicente (199-2005) produced 19 points and Manuel Trujillo added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Benahavis moved-up to ninth place. Unicaja-Andalucia lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Torta del Casar and BT Madrid. Benahavis will meet CAM E.Soler 2 (#12) in the next round. Unicaja-Andalucia will play against Marbella (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Benahavis: M.Mapaga 17+9reb, I.Torres 13+6reb, L.Pedro 12+6reb, A.Mayor 10+4reb+4ast, F.Daniel 6+5reb+4ast, M.Jose 4+13reb Unicaja-Andalucia: V.Ruben 19+1reb+2ast, T.Manuel 16+3reb+1ast, M.Miguel 7+2reb, S.Ruben 6+7reb, C.Matteo 4+3reb+1ast, G.Juan Antonio 3+1reb Oh!Tels ULB - CAM E.Soler 2 89-65 Very expected game in La Linea where 12th ranked CAM E.Soler 2 (5-14) was crushed by third ranked Oh!Tels ULB (14-6) 89-65 on Saturday. Oh!Tels ULB dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to CAM E.Soler 2's 32. Oh!Tels ULB had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Argentinian-Italian Leandro Furlan (193-1993) fired 21 points and 8 assists for the winners. Guard Eugenio Egea (185-2003) chipped in 19 points. Five Oh!Tels ULB players scored in double figures. French forward Baptiste Chazelas (198-1997, college: Bethany, KS, agency: Helping Ballers) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Kalei Carter (204-1996) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Oh!Tels ULB have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Guadalajara and Socuellamos. Loser CAM E.Soler 2 dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Real Betis 2. Oh!Tels ULB will meet league's leader Almeria on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. CAM E.Soler 2 will play against Benahavis (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Oh!Tels ULB: L.Furlan 21+4reb+8ast, E.Eugenio 19+4reb+3ast, T.Hugo 12+3reb+4ast, M.El Yettefti 12+5reb+1ast, C.Matoso 10+12reb+3ast, T.Yome 6+2reb+3ast CAM E.Soler 2: B.Chazelas 16+11reb+2ast, C.Kalei 14+6reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 12+3reb+1ast, C.Sergio 8+1ast, R.Matas 4, D.Terron 3+1reb+2ast Novaschool - Almeria 83-65 There was a surprise result in Malaga where seventh ranked Novaschool (8-11) defeated top-ranked Almeria (16-6) 83-65 on Saturday. Novaschool forced 27 Almeria turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Juan Cebrian (-2002) fired 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Andres Aguado (183-1996, college: ACU) chipped in 17 points. American swingman Edwin Cole (203, college: Frostburg St.) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Luis Rueda (186-1996) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Novaschool maintains seventh position with 8-11 record, which they share with Majadahonda. Loser Almeria still keeps top place with six games lost. They share the position with Puerto Sagunto. Novaschool will meet Murgi (#11) on the road in the next round. Almeria will play against the league's second-placed Oh!Tels ULB (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Novaschool: C.Juan 22+9reb, A.Aguado 17+2reb+2ast, S.Ruben 12+6reb+1ast, V.Lucas 10+1reb+3ast, D.Oscar 9+7reb+5ast, A.Vazquez 4+5reb+4ast Almeria: E.Cole 20+8reb, M.Duch 9+4reb, G.Casini 9+2reb+1ast, M.Juan Miguel 8+5reb+1ast, F.Khadim 6+9reb, L.Rueda 6+8reb+2ast El Pinar - Murgi 63-50 Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Murgi (6-13) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked El Pinar (12-6) 63-50 on Saturday. El Pinar outrebounded Murgi 43-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Brazilian guard Carlinhos Cobos (193-1988) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. David Ferrer (198-1983) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized Lithuanian guard Povilas Bileisis (192-1990) produced 13 points and 4 assists and forward Cristian Ramon (197-1992) added 11 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. El Pinar maintains fourth position with 12-6 record. Newly promoted Murgi keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Marbella. El Pinar will meet higher ranked La Zubia (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Murgi will play against Novaschool (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: El Pinar: C.Cobos 21+10reb+1ast, D.Ferrer 12+8reb, P.Ibanez 8+8reb+4ast, J.Guerrero 6+1reb, L.Guillermo 6+6reb+1ast, R.Luis 5+2reb+4ast Murgi: P.Bileisis 13+1reb+4ast, C.Ramon 11+3reb+2ast, F.Gutierrez 10+5reb+1ast, G.Bernardo 6+5reb+3ast, R.Angel 5+3reb+2ast, G.Alejandro 5+5reb Jaen - La Zubia 80-69 There was a surprise result when sixth ranked Jaen (11-9) beat at home much higher ranked La Zubia (13-6) 80-69 on Saturday. They outrebounded La Zubia 39-25 including a 30-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Javier Santabarbara (197-1995) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Dani Munoz (190-1987) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Jaen's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Power forward Devin Wright (200-1986) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and forward Eloy Almazan (199-1984) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Jaen moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tenerife Naut. and Quintanar. Loser La Zubia dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Jaen will meet at home Eurogaza (#5) in the next round. La Zubia will play against El Pinar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Jaen: D.Munoz 16+6reb+2ast, M.Javier 16+6reb+1ast, C.Ivan 15+1reb+1ast, J.Santabarbara 13+10reb+3ast, F.Ramirez 8+2ast, M.Juan 5+8reb La Zubia: D.Wright 20+7reb, E.Almazan 14+3reb+1ast, S.Javier 10+3ast, J.Hernandez 10+5reb+1ast, D.Garcia Gazquez 8+5reb+5ast, M.Antonio 5+4reb Group D-BTorta del Casar - Real Betis 2 64-68We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Caceres where 8th ranked Torta del Casar (7-12) was defeated by ninth ranked Real Betis 2 (5-14) 68-64 on Sunday. Real Betis 2 forced 23 Torta del Casar turnovers and outrebounded them 48-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. Romanian forward David Antonescu (198-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Alberto Blanco (201-2007) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. Puerto Rican point guard Douglas Mills (188-1990) produced 27 points and 5 rebounds and Grenadian-Barbados forward Jehu Lafeuillee (203, college: IU East) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Real Betis 2 maintains ninth position with 5-14 record, which they share with CAM E.Soler 2. Loser Torta del Casar keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Unicaja-Andalucia and BT Madrid. Real Betis 2 will meet higher ranked Corazon (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Torta del Casar will play against Badajoz (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Real Betis 2: A.David 12+10reb+1ast, B.Alberto 11+9reb+2ast, V.Carlos 10+11reb+1ast, B.Yalita 8+9reb+2ast, G.Alvaro 8+3reb+3ast, F.Gonzalo 7+2reb Torta del Casar: D.Mills 27+5reb+1ast, J.Lafeuillee 10+10reb, S.Juan 8+4reb+1ast, C.Eduardo 8+4reb+1ast, P.Javier 5+3reb+2ast, B.Jesus 3+4reb+1ast Gymnastica - Corazon 89-81 There was a surprise result in El Puerto de Santa Maria where tenth ranked Gymnastica (3-16) won against higher ranked Corazon (13-6) 89-81 on Saturday. Gymnastica made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Forward David Jimenez (197-2004) fired 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Carlos Perez (186-1998) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Gymnastica players scored in double figures. Gymnastica's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. American-Nigerian swingman Doyin Fadojutimi (193-1996, college: FPU, agency: Helping Ballers) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and DR Congolese forward Cedric Belemene (199-1996, college: Tampa) added 21 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Gymnastica maintains tenth position with 3-16 record. Loser Corazon keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Gymnastica will meet Moraleja (#11) on the road in the next round. Corazon will play against Real Betis 2 (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Gymnastica: J.David 24+9reb, P.Carlos 16+7reb, L.Mario 14+2reb+1ast, E.Rafael 10+4reb+4ast, C.Jose 7+3reb+1ast, C.Javier 7+3reb+5ast Corazon: C.Belemene 21+8reb+1ast, D.Fadojutimi 20+8reb+3ast, G.Francisco 14+2reb, M.Juan 7+3reb+2ast, A.Parra 7+8reb+1ast, V.Sebastian 7+5reb+2ast Huelva CD - Moraleja 112-51 Very expected game when 11th ranked Moraleja (2-17) was crushed on the road by top-ranked Huelva CD (19-0) 112-51 on Sunday. Huelva CD dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Moraleja's 18. Huelva CD forced 23 Moraleja turnovers and outrebounded them 42-28 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Moraleja's players. Forward Federico Ristori (194-1996) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Juan Manuel Cebolla (195-2001) chipped in 22 points (made all of his eight free throws). Four Huelva CD players scored in double figures. Jose Quinta (-1993) produced 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Omod Oman (198-1999, college: N.Dakota St.) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Huelva CD have an impressive 19-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-0 record, which they share with Real Madrid 2. Moraleja lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 17 games lost. Huelva CD will meet Cimbis (#12) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Moraleja will play against Gymnastica and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Huelva CD: C.Juan Manuel 22+2reb+1ast, F.Ristori 20+8reb+2ast, S.Dominguez 13+2reb, J.Maria Morales 10+3reb+3ast, V.Perez 9+2reb+2ast, V.Nickerson 9+7reb+3ast Moraleja: O.Oman 10+6reb+1ast, Q.Jose 10+5reb+5ast, L.Saturnino 8+1reb, G.Oscar 6+7reb, T.Alex 5+7reb, M.Ismael 5 CBSFDO - Cimbis 68-60 Very predictable result in San Fernando where sixth ranked CBSFDO (12-7) defeated 12th ranked Cimbis (1-18) 68-60 on Sunday. CBSFDO forced 20 Cimbis turnovers and outrebounded them 47-29 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jose Ruiz (200-1997) fired 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Carlos Goicoechea (-2003) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Miguel Cabeza (189-1998) produced 10 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and power forward Carlos Galan (201-2002) added 11 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Four Cimbis players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. CBSFDO moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Rivas and Aljaraque. Cimbis lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 18 games lost. CBSFDO will meet league's second-placed Huelva Com. on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Cimbis will play against the league's leader Huelva CD (#1) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: CBSFDO: J.Ruiz 14+5reb+1ast, M.Ezomo 10+4reb, G.Carlos 10+8reb, J.Remesal 9+4reb+3ast, J.Ponce 9+3reb+3ast, D.Gallardo 8+8reb Cimbis: Q.Fernando 13+3reb, D.Mockaitis 12+4reb, G.Carlos 11+6reb, C.Miguel 10+4reb+5ast, P.Pablo 6+4reb+3ast, F.Antonio 3 Dos Hermanas - Huelva Com. 74-75 Seventh-ranked Dos Hermanas (9-10) gave a tough game to second ranked Huelva Com. (18-1) on Sunday. The visitors from Huelva managed to secure only one-point victory 75-74. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dos Hermanas. Canadian-Ghanian point guard Godwin Boahen (180-1997, college: UIC, agency: Helping Ballers) fired 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Ivorian-American center Aziz Fadika (201-1997, college: Quincy) chipped in 16 points. Four Huelva Com. players scored in double figures. Guard Adrian Doblado (191-2002) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and guard Adrian Camino (189-1995) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Huelva Com. have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-1 record behind leader Huelva CD. Loser Dos Hermanas keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with Getafe and Joventut 2. Huelva Com. will meet at home CBSFDO (#6) in the next round. Dos Hermanas will play against Aljaraque and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Huelva Com.: A.Fadika 16+4reb, A.Artiles 14+1reb+1ast, G.Boahen 12+5reb+3ast, C.Gaines 11+6reb, A.Moreira 8+3reb+1ast, H.Mark 8+5reb+1ast Dos Hermanas: A.Camino 17, D.Adrian 14+6reb, M.Garcia 13+3ast, O.Luis Juan 9+3reb, N.Salvador 6+5reb+2ast, A.Fierro 4+2reb+1ast Badajoz - Aljaraque 89-77 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Badajoz and 5th ranked Aljaraque had identical 12-6 record. This time Badajoz used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Aljaraque 89-77 on Saturday night. They outrebounded Aljaraque 50-32 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Belgian forward Matteo Strikker (203-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 21 rebounds for the winners. Guard Daniel Lara (185-2005) chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Senegalese center Alioune Fall (205-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and guard Javier Rodriguez (188-1985) added 22 points respectively for lost side. Five Badajoz and four Aljaraque players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Badajoz (13-6) moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Aljaraque keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Rivas and CBSFDO. Badajoz will meet at home Torta del Casar (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Aljaraque will play against Dos Hermanas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Badajoz: S.Giorgi 18+7reb+3ast, S.Matteo 16+21reb+3ast, G.Soma 16+5reb+1ast, L.Daniel 16+4reb+8ast, B.Jose 13+4reb+2ast, G.Vato 6+2reb Aljaraque: J.Rodriguez 22+1reb+1ast, F.Alioune 18+14reb, P.Martinez 12+5reb+6ast, M.Mora 10+1reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 6+3reb, M.Pablo 4+2reb+2ast Group E-APicken Claret - Jovens 84-38Everything went according to plan in Valencia where seventh ranked Picken Claret (12-10) outscored 14th ranked Jovens (3-19) 84-38 on Sunday. Picken Claret held Jovens to an opponent 16.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.9 percent accuracy of the winners and made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Picken Claret outrebounded Jovens 58-30 including a 44-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Francisco Climent (-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Javier Lazaro (-1997) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). Four Picken Claret players scored in double figures. Carlos Avino produced 6 points and 6 rebounds and Alvaro Peris added 6 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Picken Claret moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Valencia 2. Jovens lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. Picken Claret will meet league's leader Lliria on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Jovens will play against Castello 2 (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Picken Claret: L.Javier 15+7reb, C.Avona 12+2reb+1ast, C.Francisco 12+10reb+2ast, B.Pedro 11+5reb+5ast, B.Marcos 10+5reb+1ast, R.Javier 8+9reb+1ast Jovens: A.Carlos 6+6reb+1ast, P.Alvaro 6+4reb, F.David 5+4reb, J.Jorge 5+2reb+1ast, A.Martinez 4+2reb, P.Victor 4+4reb Tabernes - Lliria 58-99 There was no surprise in Tabernes Blanques where 10th ranked Tabernes (8-14) was outplayed by first ranked Lliria (19-3) 99-58 on Saturday. Point guard Ximo Rodenas (186-1990) fired 22 points for the winners. Senegalese Sauleymane Ndoye (-2002) chipped in 15 points. Four Lliria players scored in double figures. Center Sergio Ramos (197-1999) produced 11 points and Federico Argente (194-1993) added 8 points (made all of his eight free throws) 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. Lliria maintains first position with 19-3 record. Loser Tabernes keeps the tenth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Paterna. Lliria will meet at home Picken Claret (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Tabernes will play against Manises-Quart (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Lliria: X.Rodenas 22+2reb+2ast, N.Sauleymane 15+4reb, T.Jose Maria 10+3reb+4ast, V.Perez 10+2reb+1ast, A.Marco 8+2reb+2ast, J.Mate 8+6reb Tabernes: R.Sergio 11+2reb, G.Alejandro 10+1reb+1ast, F.Argente 8+1reb+3ast, H.Roberto 6+3ast, M.Aroca 6+3reb, G.Vicente 4+4reb+1ast Puerto Sagunto - Manises-Quart 89-50 No shocking result in a game in Gilet where second ranked Puerto Sagunto (16-6) outleveled 12th ranked Manises-Quart (6-16) 89-50 on Saturday. Puerto Sagunto forced 19 Manises-Quart turnovers and outrebounded them 50-20 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pablo Bono (185-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 22 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Carlos Sales (194-1998) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds. Five Puerto Sagunto players scored in double figures. Guard Luis Torrijo (184-1993) produced 15 points and Antonio Moral (-2002) added 5 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Puerto Sagunto keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Almeria. Manises-Quart lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth place with 16 games lost. Puerto Sagunto will meet Aldaia (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manises-Quart will play against Tabernes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Puerto Sagunto: C.Sales 24+6reb+2ast, G.Hugo 14+2reb+2ast, C.Jesus 11+4reb, P.Bono 10+22reb+1ast, H.Carlos 10+1reb, S.Alejandro 10+4reb Manises-Quart: L.Torrijo 15+4reb+1ast, M.Carlos 6, J.Cencillo 6, V.Pablo 6+2reb, M.Antonio 5+3reb+3ast, B.Ruben 4+4reb Paterna - Aldaia 74-56 There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Aldaia (9-13) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Paterna (8-14) 74-56 on Saturday. Paterna outrebounded Aldaia 49-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Daniel Oliver (-2003) fired 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Diego Cebrian (-2004) chipped in 21 points. Carlos Hortelano (200-1996) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds and forward Ricardo Carrion (197-1991) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Paterna have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Tabernes. Aldaia lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. Paterna will meet higher ranked Torrent (#5) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Aldaia will play against the league's second-placed Puerto Sagunto (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Paterna: C.Diego 21+3reb, O.Daniel 18+6reb+6ast, M.Hector 12+8reb+4ast, D.Esteban 8+8reb+2ast, L.Rodriguez 7+11reb, B.Deivid 5+4reb+1ast Aldaia: C.Hortelano 24+8reb+2ast, P.Sergio 11+2reb+1ast, R.Carrion 8+6reb+3ast, G.Miguel 6+6reb+1ast, A.Casadevall 4+2reb, S.Carrion 3+2reb+2ast Esportiu - Torrent 57-64 There was a small surprise in Vila-real where fifth ranked Torrent (14-8) defeated 3rd ranked Esportiu (15-7) 64-57 on Saturday. Torrent forced 25 Esportiu turnovers. Strangely Esportiu outrebounded Torrent 43-30 including 16 on the offensive glass. Center Lucas Blasco (197-1998) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Point guard David Carratala (180-1999) chipped in 13 points. Four Torrent players scored in double figures. Center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) produced 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Jaime Campos (197-1998) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Torrent maintains fifth position with 14-8 record. Loser Esportiu keeps the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Sueca. Torrent will meet at home Paterna (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Esportiu will play against Alginet B (#13) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Torrent: A.Ivan 13+2reb+1ast, C.David 13+3reb+1ast, C.David 10+2reb+1ast, B.Lucas 10+10reb+3ast, B.Hugo 6+3reb+1ast, S.Andreu 5+8reb+2ast Esportiu: C.Jaime 15+7reb, M.Miguel 10+8reb+4ast, B.Reinaldo 9+5reb+1ast, L.Berre Javier 8+2reb+4ast, A.Ribera 5+11reb+2ast, V.Santiago 4+1reb Sueca - Alginet B 69-52 Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Alginet B (5-16) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Sueca (15-7) 69-52 on Saturday. Sueca forced 20 Alginet B turnovers. Senegalese Pape Faye (-1999) fired 8 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Sergio Cecilia (198-2000) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Alan Kleinjan (195-1997) produced 19 points and 6 rebounds and Victor Pelufo (-2003) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sueca moved-up to third place, which they share with Esportiu. Alginet B lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with La Flecha. Sueca will meet Valencia 2 (#7) on the road in the next round. Alginet B will play against Esportiu (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sueca: G.Carles 13+1reb+2ast, S.Cecilia 11+6reb+1ast, F.Pape 8+10reb+1ast, V.Santamatilde 8+4reb+2ast, R.Malpede 7+10reb+1ast, M.Guillermo 7+3reb+4ast Alginet B: A.Kleinjan 19+6reb+2ast, P.Victor 14+5reb+3ast, S.Ivan 6+2reb+2ast, B.Pepe 5+7reb+1ast, G.Robert 5+4reb, G.Marin 3+8reb+2ast Castello 2 - Valencia 2 65-87 There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Valencia 2 (12-10) outscored on the road 6th ranked Castello 2 (12-11) 87-65 on Sunday. Valencia 2 forced 21 Castello 2 turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Valencia 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center David Barbera (206-2005) fired 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guard Pablo Silla (188-2005) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Valencia 2 players scored in double figures. Power forward David Garcia (-2002) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and forward Pedro Lopez (193-1999) added 14 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Valencia 2 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Picken Claret. Loser Castello 2 dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. Valencia 2 will meet at home higher ranked Sueca (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Castello 2 will play against Jovens (#14) in Valencia and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Valencia 2: B.David 20+6reb+1ast, S.Pablo 14+6reb+1ast, S.Adrian 14+3reb+1ast, V.Gerard 11+5reb+2ast, C.Didac 9+2reb+2ast, H.Diego 7+1reb+1ast Castello 2: G.David 17+5reb+2ast, P.Lopez 14+3reb+1ast, R.Victor 8+8reb+1ast, A.Roig 7+3reb+3ast, M.Pau 7+5reb+3ast, T.Javier 5+2reb Group E-BMolina - Archena 83-78The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Archena's (15-6) road loss to third ranked Molina (16-4) 78-83 on Saturday. Argentinian-Italian Juan Tavelli (-2001) fired 25 points and 4 assists for the winners. Center Pablo Jose Sanchez (208-1993) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Molina's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Forward Antonio Ferragut (196-1994) produced 28 points and Juan Toledo (190-1996) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Four Archena players scored in double figures. Molina have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Molina maintains third position with 16-4 record having five points less than leader Huelva CD. Loser Archena keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Molina will meet Calpe (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Archena will have a break next round. Top scorers: Molina: T.Juan 25+4reb+4ast, P.Jose Sanchez 17+13reb+1ast, H.Francisco 12+3reb, V.Javier 8+1reb, L.Jose 7+6reb+4ast, C.Jorge 5+1reb+4ast Archena: A.Ferragut 28+4reb, J.Toledo 12+6reb+7ast, P.Mbaye 11+6reb+2ast, D.Alvarez 10+5reb+4ast, J.Ballesta 7+4reb+1ast, H.Oskars 7+7reb Caja Rural - Calpe 82-66 There was a small surprise in Zamora where twelfth ranked Caja Rural (4-16) won against 9th ranked Calpe (7-14) 82-66 on Sunday. Caja Rural made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Caja Rural outrebounded Calpe 43-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Daniel Nunez (-2004) fired 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Juan Gonzalez (-2000) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Caja Rural players scored in double figures. Caja Rural's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Canadian guard DAndre Austin (190, college: Fanshawe) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Juan Crespo (180-1994) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Caja Rural maintains twelfth position with 4-16 record. Calpe lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Caja Rural will meet higher ranked Carolinas (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Calpe will play against Molina having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Caja Rural: N.Talla 16+6reb, N.Daniel 16+8reb+1ast, G.Pablo 15+3reb+4ast, G.Juan 15+7reb+2ast, M.Camal 10+9reb+2ast, O.Destiny 8+4reb+2ast Calpe: D.Austin 17+8reb+2ast, J.Crespo 13+4reb, S.Ralfs 8+5reb+1ast, O.Alvaro 8+5reb+1ast, S.Vidal 8+5reb+3ast, J.Crespo 5+4reb+1ast Ontinet - Carolinas 83-80 Rather expected game in Ontinyent where 10th ranked Carolinas (6-15) was edged by eighth ranked Ontinet (9-11) 83-80 on Sunday. Sergio Gomez (-2000) fired 21 points and 6 assists for the winners. Josep Soriano chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Beninese forward Nathan Cledjo (-2000) produced 11 points and 8 rebounds and guard Santiago Gaya (188-2000) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Ontinet maintains eighth position with 9-11 record, which they share with Aridane and Olivar. Carolinas lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Azulejos and Begastri. Ontinet will meet Jorge Juan (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Carolinas will play against Caja Rural and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ontinet: G.Sergio 21+2reb+6ast, S.Josep 17+6reb, E.Czerapowicz 13+5reb+1ast, L.Slim 8+8reb+2ast, G.Vicent 7, A.Gonzalo 6+1ast Carolinas: C.Ernesto 17+1reb, C.Nathan 11+8reb, R.Ortuno 11+4reb, G.Santiago 9+7reb+2ast, A.Serneguet 8+3reb+1ast, M.Mario 7+1reb+1ast Gandia - Jorge Juan 80-50 Very predictable result when first ranked Gandia (18-2) smashed at home 13th ranked Jorge Juan (1-20) 80-50 on Saturday. Gandia dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Jorge Juan's 20. They outrebounded Jorge Juan 54-35 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Borja Soriano (208-1996, college: TWU) fired 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Alejandro Terrades (196-2001) chipped in 6 points and 9 rebounds. Gandia's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Antonio Mira produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and Guillermo Baeza (-2002) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Gandia have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-2 record. Newly promoted Jorge Juan keeps the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Covadonga and Agora Portals. Gandia will meet league's second-placed Murcia 2 on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jorge Juan will play against Ontinet (#8) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Gandia: B.Soriano 14+8reb, J.Hernandez 10+3ast, L.McGuirk 10+5reb+2ast, R.Alejandro 9+1reb+2ast, Z.Unai 9+8reb, J.Soler 8+6reb+2ast Jorge Juan: B.Guillermo 16+2reb+1ast, M.Antonio 16+7reb+3ast, S.Martin Rodrigo 8+4reb, C.Parra 3+7reb, G.Antonio 3+10reb, P.Jose 2+4reb+2ast Begastri - Murcia 2 87-90 Not a big story in a game in Cehegin where 10th ranked Begastri (6-15) was edged by second ranked Murcia 2 (17-12) 90-87 on Saturday. Murcia 2 made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Swedish forward Wilhelm Falk (203-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 26 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swedish Villiam Garcia (202-2004) chipped in 19 points. Four Murcia 2 players scored in double figures. Murcia 2's coach Dimitris Tsesmetzis used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Jose Fernandez (200-1978) produced a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Enrique Navarro (190-1994) added 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Murcia 2 maintains second position with 17-12 record having just five point less than leader Huelva CD. Loser Begastri keeps the tenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Azulejos and Carolinas. Murcia 2 will meet at home league's leader Gandia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Begastri will play against Benidorm (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Murcia 2: F.Wilhelm 26+5reb+1ast, G.Villiam 19+2reb, G.Francisco 11+5reb+1ast, M.Ignacio 10+6reb, H.Carlos 8+5reb+3ast, A.Daniel 7+4reb+4ast Begastri: J.Fernandez 37+16reb+4ast, E.Navarro 28+5reb+6ast, C.Albaladejo 6+3reb+1ast, G.Jesus 6+4reb, L.Estanislao 4+8reb+2ast, C.Alberto 4+9reb Infante - Benidorm 73-76 The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Benidorm's (13-7) road victory over 7th ranked Infante (10-10) 76-73 on Sunday. Sergio Jimena fired 18 points for the winners. Point guard Dario Zaragozi (182-1996) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Benidorm's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Indonesian guard Agassi Goantara (187-1999) produced 18 points and forward Alvaro Bernal (190) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Benidorm moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Infante lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Guimar and Valsequillo. Benidorm will meet at home Begastri (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Infante will play against UAF Lucentum (#5) in Alicante and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Benidorm: J.Sergio 18+4reb+3ast, Z.Dario 18+6reb, G.Adriano 14+7reb+1ast, D.Closset 9+2reb, F.Astilleros 7+3reb, C.Camilo 4+2reb+2ast Infante: G.Agassi 18+3reb+1ast, A.Bernal 17+4reb+1ast, D.Sarrias 13+2reb+2ast, J.Antonio Padilla 8+4reb+2ast, V.Ezequiel 6+7reb, C.Gines 5+7reb Round 20La Zubia - Murgi 83-69There was no surprise when 10th ranked Murgi (6-13) was defeated on the road by second ranked La Zubia (13-6) 83-69 on Wednesday. Point guard David Garcia Gazquez (180-1993) fired 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Forward Javier Hernandez (201-1993) chipped in 18 points. Four La Zubia players scored in double figures. Angel Rubino (-2000) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and Portuguese guard Tomas Pereira (190) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. La Zubia have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory La Zubia went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Murgi keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Marbella. La Zubia will meet at home El Pinar (#4) in the next round. Murgi will play against Novaschool (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: La Zubia: J.Hernandez 18+4reb, D.Garcia Gazquez 15+8reb+6ast, D.Wright 11+5reb, M.Antonio 10+4reb+2ast, E.Almazan 9+4reb+1ast, P.Rui 8+3reb+2ast Murgi: R.Angel 19+7reb+3ast, P.Tomas 11+8reb, F.Gutierrez 9+5reb+2ast, P.Bileisis 9+3reb+2ast, F.Jose 6+2reb+1ast, C.Jorge 5 |
| LEB Silver Round 22: Burgos beat Talavera by two after a very close game - 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. Twelfth-ranked Talavera (7-15) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Burgos (22-1) on Saturday. The visitors from Burgos managed to secure only two-point victory 80-78. However their fans expected much easier game. Burgos made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Talavera turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Talavera helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Didac Cuevas (178-2000) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Forward Rodrigo Seoane (202-1999) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American-Armenian guard Corey Silverstrom (196-1995, college: Chico St.) replied with 33 points (!!!) for Talavera. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Burgos have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 22-1 record. Newly promoted Talavera dropped to the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Salou. Burgos are looking forward to face Real Canoe (#9) in Madrid in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Talavera will play on the road against Zornotza in Amorebieta-Echano and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. An interesting game for Clavijo (16-6) which hosted in Logrono one of their biggest challengers Zornotza (14-8). Second ranked Clavijo managed to get a 5-point victory 84-79. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Zornotza. Power forward Javier Nicolau (208-1997, college: UMC) had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Gonzalo Iglesias chipped in 15 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Alberto Cabrera (187-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Clavijo maintains second position with 16-6 record having seven points less than leader Prat, which they share with Sant Antoni. Zornotza at the other side keeps the third place with eight games lost. They share the position with Navarra. Clavijo will play against Ponferrada (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Zornotza will play against Talavera (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track. LEB Silver top team - Prat (18-4) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat seventh ranked Cartagena (11-11) 69-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Cartagena. Leonardo Okeke notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Prat's coach Albert Canellas used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by Sergio Mendiola did not help to save the game for Cartagena. Prat have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-4 record. Loser Cartagena dropped to the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Prat will meet Salou (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cartagena will play against Benicarlo (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Sant Antoni smashed Huesca on the road 80-61. Mollet lost to Gran Canaria 2 on its own court 67-82. Godella managed to outperform L'Hospitalet in Valencia 73-61. Palma recorded a loss to Menorca at home 66-74. Alginet was defeated by Benicarlo on the opponent's court 89-83. Cornella beat Salou in a home game 77-72. Melilla lost to Real Canoe on the road 68-78. Tormes unfortunately lost to Ponferrada on its own court 81-86. Navarra recorded a loss to Baskonia B in a road game 65-73. La Roda defeated Zamora at home 72-67. Algeciras was beaten by Moron on the opponent's court 93-88. The most impressive performance of 22th round was 25 points and 5 rebounds by Nedim Djedovic of Moron. Group EastHuesca - Sant Antoni 61-80No shocking result in a game when third ranked Sant Antoni (16-6) crushed on the road 8th ranked Huesca (9-13) 80-61 on Saturday. Sant Antoni made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Huesca turnovers. Guard Jordi Grimau (196-1983) notched 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Daniel de la Rua (181-1997) supported him with 10 points and 6 assists. Sant Antoni's coach Carlos Flores used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 8 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists by forward Jorge Lafuente (197-1991) did not help to save the game for Huesca. Swingman Pablo Yarnoz (194-1996) added 9 points for lost side. Sant Antoni moved-up to second place, which they share with Clavijo. Loser Huesca dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Real Canoe and Melilla. Sant Antoni will meet at home Cornella (#5) in the next round. Huesca will play against Gran Canaria 2 (#8) in Las Palmas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sant Antoni: J.Grimau 17+7reb+1ast, M.Magnus 12+2reb, D.de la Rua 10+3reb+6ast, P.Carreno 9+3reb, J.Kaufmanis 8+2reb, D.Silva Vinicius 7+9reb+1ast Huesca: N.Adom 11+1reb, R.De Celis Alex 9+2reb+2ast, P.Yarnoz 9+3reb+1ast, D.Gallardo 9+3reb, J.Lafuente 8+17reb+9ast, J.Ndondo 6+6reb Mollet - Gran Canaria 2 67-82 Very expected game when 14th ranked Mollet (5-17) lost at home to eighth ranked Gran Canaria 2 (10-13) 82-67 on Sunday. Gran Canaria 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Arturo Fernandez (193-1995) notched 17 points to lead the effort and Dominican forward Yeikson Montero (196-1996, college: EMU) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Georgian forward Willy Isiani (203-1997, college: Detroit) did not help to save the game for Mollet. Forward Ignasi Belver (197-1994) added 13 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gran Canaria 2 maintains eighth position with 10-13 record. Mollet lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Baskonia B. Gran Canaria 2 will meet at home Huesca (#9) in the next round. Mollet will play against Godella (#10) in Valencia and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Gran Canaria 2: A.Fernandez 17+4reb+2ast, Y.Montero 12+7reb+3ast, P.Luka 10+5reb+1ast, B.Dylan 8+3reb+9ast, D.Duscak 7+7reb+4ast, R.Alberto 6+1reb Mollet: W.Isiani 18+9reb+1ast, I.Belver 13+10reb+1ast, M.Blanch 11+2reb+1ast, I.Martinez 7+3reb+1ast, S.Guillem 6+3reb, X.Assalit 4+2reb+1ast L'Hospitalet - Godella 61-73 Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Godella (9-14) won against on the road 12th ranked L'Hospitalet (6-16) 73-61 on Saturday. Godella forced 24 L'Hospitalet turnovers. Point guard Josep Perez (184-1994) notched 27 points to lead the effort and forward Sergio de Larrea (197-2005) supported him with 15 points. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by point guard Arnau Tarrida (190-2003) did not help to save the game for L'Hospitalet. Forward Gerard Sevillano (196-1994, agency: BIG) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Godella maintains tenth position with 9-14 record. L'Hospitalet at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Alginet and Tormes. Godella will meet at home Mollet (#14) in the next round. L'Hospitalet will play against the league's second-placed Menorca having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Godella: J.Perez 27+4reb+2ast, d.Larrea Sergio 15+2reb+1ast, R.Diego 8+2reb, G.Bressan 6+3reb, B.Alejandro 4+3reb+2ast, A.Ortega 4+7reb+2ast L'Hospitalet: T.Arnau 12+9reb, G.Sevillano 11+7reb+2ast, G.Lozoya 11+5reb+1ast, R.Elksnis 6+8reb+1ast, D.Knowles 5+7reb, E.San Epifanio 5+1reb Palma - Menorca 66-74 Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Palma (13-9) lost to third ranked Menorca (17-6) in S'Arenal 66-74 on Sunday. Swingman Alex Tamayo (197-2000) notched 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and French Edwin Jackson (190-1989, agency: BeoBasket) supported him with 14 points. Menorca's coach Javier Zamora used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds by forward Ismael Tamba (201-2001) did not help to save the game for Palma. Forward Asier Zengotitabengoa (199-1988) added 9 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Menorca moved-up to second place. Loser Palma keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Cornella. Menorca will meet at home L'Hospitalet (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Palma will play against Alginet (#13) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Menorca: E.Jackson 14+3reb, D.Alderete 13+2reb+1ast, N.Miskovic 10+6reb, I.Arroyo-Varela 9+3reb+2ast, A.Tamayo 8+5reb+5ast, G.Pablo 5 Palma: I.Tamba 19+6reb, D.Font 11+2ast, F.Joan 9+3reb+2ast, A.Zengotitabengoa 9+6reb+2ast, A.Castillo 8+5reb, V.Kovacevic 5+9reb+3ast Benicarlo - Alginet 89-83 Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Benicarlo (15-7) defeated 12th ranked Alginet (6-16) in Castellon 89-83 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Benicarlo dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Alginet's 30. Argentinian Fausto Ruesga (199-2000) notched 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Pedro Garcia (202-1998) supported him with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Hunter Preston (201, college: Columbus St.) did not help to save the game for Alginet. Lithuanian power forward Lukas Kvedaravicius (207-1997) added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Five Benicarlo and four Alginet players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Benicarlo maintains fourth position with 15-7 record. Alginet lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with L'Hospitalet and Tormes. Benicarlo will meet Cartagena (#7) on the road in the next round. Alginet will play against Palma (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Benicarlo: F.Ruesga 19+7reb+1ast, A.Burgos 12+4reb+2ast, A.Libroia 12+2reb+5ast, P.Garcia 11+12reb+2ast, A.Rivas 10+4reb+2ast, A.Bouzan 7+2reb+1ast Alginet: H.Preston 19+5reb+2ast, A.Galvez 15+6reb, L.Kvedaravicius 12+10reb+4ast, L.Dmitrovic 11+6reb+1ast, M.Martinez 9+3reb, H.Sergio 5+3reb+1ast Prat - Cartagena 69-64 LEB Silver top team - Prat (18-4) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat seventh ranked Cartagena (11-11) 69-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Cartagena. Nigerian-Italian Leonardo Okeke (205-2003, agency: Players Group) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Croatian forward Tomislav Buljan (205-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 15 points. Prat's coach Albert Canellas used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by center Sergio Mendiola (207-1996) did not help to save the game for Cartagena. Forward Juan Pedro Jimenez (202-1997) added 12 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Prat have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-4 record. Loser Cartagena dropped to the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Prat will meet Salou (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cartagena will play against Benicarlo (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Prat: O.Leonardo 19+11reb, B.Tomislav 15+1reb, T.Smallwood 8+4reb+1ast, J.Gerard 7+1ast, C.Robert 7+8reb, A.Martin 5+1reb+4ast Cartagena: S.Mendiola 14+8reb+1ast, J.Pedro Jimenez 12+8reb+2ast, J.Reyes 10+1reb, G.Sediq 9+3reb, V.Aguilar 6+4reb+2ast, J.Kody 5+4reb+1ast Cornella - Salou 77-72 There was no surprise when 11th ranked Salou (7-15) lost on the road to sixth ranked Cornella (13-9) 77-72 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Cornella made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Forward Isaac Mayo (195-2001, agency: BIG) notched 18 points to lead the effort and guard Raimon Carrasco (188-1999) supported him with 21 points (made all of his seven free throws). Four Cornella players scored in double figures. Even 18 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) by Jamaican-Canadian guard Jabs Newby (188-1991, college: Gannon) did not help to save the game for Salou. Kenyan power forward Ronald Gombe (203-1992, college: RMU) added 9 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Cornella moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Palma. Newly promoted Salou keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Talavera. Cornella will meet higher ranked Sant Antoni (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Salou will play against the league's leader Prat (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Cornella: R.Carrasco 21+2reb+1ast, M.Isaac 18+4reb+3ast, E.Arques 12+7reb, A.Llorca 11+7reb+1ast, S.Pino 5+1reb, V.Guillem 3 Salou: J.Newby 18+3ast, R.Gombe 9+8reb+2ast, C.Barksdale 9+4reb, J.Olechnavicius 8+3reb, B.Gonzalo 7+2reb+3ast, D.Ilincic 6+2reb Group WestReal Canoe - Melilla 78-68We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when tenth ranked Real Canoe (9-13) beat 9th ranked Melilla (9-13) in Madrid 78-68 on Saturday. Forward Gabriel Gil (200-2001) notched 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Jorge Parra (192-1998) supported him with 23 points. Real Canoe's coach Borja Gonzalez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by naturalized Senegalese center Serigne Ndiaye (204-1998) did not help to save the game for Melilla. Ghanian power forward Reggie Agbeko (203-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Helping Ballers) added 9 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Real Canoe moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Huesca and Melilla. Melilla lost fifth consecutive game. Real Canoe will meet league's leader Burgos on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Melilla will play against Moron (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Real Canoe: J.Parra 23+1reb+1ast, A.Ortiz 18+3reb, G.Gabriel 15+8reb+4ast, B.Sebastian 7+3reb+2ast, D.Lorenzo 7+1reb+3ast, L.Hugo 4+4reb Melilla: N.Serigne 18+8reb+2ast, D.Orrit 12+2reb+1ast, M.Fall 10+5reb, R.Agbeko 9+7reb+1ast, L.Ferrando 9+3reb+2ast, A.Zurbriggen 7+2reb Talavera - Burgos 78-80 Twelfth-ranked Talavera (7-15) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Burgos (22-1) on Saturday. The visitors from Burgos managed to secure only two-point victory 80-78. However their fans expected much easier game. Burgos made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Talavera turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Talavera helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Didac Cuevas (178-2000) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Forward Rodrigo Seoane (202-1999) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American-Armenian guard Corey Silverstrom (196-1995, college: Chico St.) replied with 33 points (!!!) and Elijah Mcray added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Talavera. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Burgos have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 22-1 record. Newly promoted Talavera dropped to the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Salou. Burgos are looking forward to face Real Canoe (#9) in Madrid in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Talavera will play on the road against Zornotza in Amorebieta-Echano and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Burgos: D.Cuevas 25+3reb+5ast, R.Seoane 11+9reb+2ast, K.Garmine 9+6reb, G.David 9+3reb, A.Thiam 8+6reb, P.Stumer 8+3reb Talavera: C.Silverstrom 33+4reb, M.Elijah 15+7reb+4ast, M.Alvaro 10+6reb+1ast, G.Luis 7, P.Josep 5+1ast, K.Archer 3+7reb+3ast Clavijo - Zornotza 84-79 An interesting game for Clavijo (16-6) which hosted in Logrono one of their biggest challengers Zornotza (14-8). Second ranked Clavijo managed to get a 5-point victory 84-79. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Zornotza. Power forward Javier Nicolau (208-1997, college: UMC) had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Uruguayan center Gonzalo Iglesias (201-1993) chipped in 15 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Alberto Cabrera (187-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists and American-Cameroonian guard Charles Minlend Jr (193-1997, college: Louisville) scored 17 points. Four Zornotza players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Clavijo maintains second position with 16-6 record having seven points less than leader Prat, which they share with Sant Antoni. Zornotza at the other side keeps the third place with eight games lost. They share the position with Navarra. Clavijo will play against Ponferrada (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Zornotza will play against Talavera (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Clavijo: G.Iglesias 15+2reb+2ast, R.Ukawuba 13+1reb+2ast, J.Nicolau 13+10reb, B.Demian 12+3reb, J.Coffi 9+3reb+3ast, D.Pablo Miguel 9+2reb+5ast Zornotza: C.Minlend Jr. 17+4reb+1ast, C.Alberto 12+7reb+12ast, B.Awana 12+5reb, B.Mendia 12+2reb+1ast, I.Salazar 8+8reb+2ast, O.Ardanza 8+1reb Tormes - Ponferrada 81-86 Very expected game when 13th ranked Tormes (6-16) lost to seventh ranked Ponferrada (11-11) in Salamanca 81-86 on Saturday. Senegalese forward Omar Lo (206-1997, college: CBU) notched 15 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Alejandro Jorda (193-1995, college: Cuesta JC) supported him with 17 points and 5 assists. Even 18 points by guard Acoydan McCarthy (197-1999) did not help to save the game for Tormes. Point guard Kevin Navarro (183-1992, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Ponferrada moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Tormes lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with L'Hospitalet and Alginet. Ponferrada will meet at home league's second-placed Clavijo in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tormes will play against Navarra (#4) in Pamplona and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ponferrada: F.Martin 17+4reb+3ast, A.Jorda 17+2reb+5ast, O.Lo 15+8reb+2ast, B.Guillermo 12+5reb+3ast, J.Martinez 8+3reb+6ast, G.Jeffrey 6+3reb+1ast Tormes: A.McCarthy 18+2reb+2ast, W.Niang 13+5reb+1ast, K.Navarro 12+5reb+2ast, Z.Tavitian 11+8reb, M.Garcia 9+4reb+3ast, N.Bertain 6+2reb Baskonia B - Navarra 73-65 There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Baskonia B (5-17) won against at home higher ranked Navarra (14-8) 73-65 on Sunday. Baskonia B dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Navarra's 24 and made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Navarra 47-29 including a 39-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Australian power forward Damian Prgomet (208-1996, college: SW Baptist) notched 24 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Senegalese Ousmane Ndiaye (210-2004) supported him with 8 points and 11 rebounds. Even 7 points and 7 rebounds by swingman Javier Balastegui (187-1997) did not help to save the game for Navarra. Forward Pau Trevino (202-2002) added 7 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Baskonia B maintains fourteenth position with 5-17 record, which they share with Mollet. Loser Navarra dropped to the third place with eight games lost. They share the position with Zornotza. Baskonia B will meet higher ranked Zamora (#6) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Navarra will play against Tormes and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Baskonia B: D.Prgomet 24+5reb, G.Maiza 11+2reb+3ast, N.Ousmane 8+11reb+1ast, Q.Joseba 6+1reb+3ast, M.Portalez 6+3reb+1ast, M.Sole 4+7reb+1ast Navarra: E.Herrera 13+1reb+1ast, D.Kristensen 10+2reb+2ast, R.Lobaco 9+2reb+1ast, T.Pau 7+7reb+3ast, J.Balastegui 7+7reb+3ast, O.Inaki 5+1reb+4ast La Roda - Zamora 72-67 There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Zamora (11-11) lost on the road to eighth ranked La Roda (11-11) 72-67 on Saturday. La Roda made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Turkish forward Yigit Mestoglu (201-2004) notched 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Adrian Mendez (195-1993) supported him with 12 points and 5 assists. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by guard Erik Persson (190-2000) did not help to save the game for Zamora. Ugandan-Canadian swingman Robinson Opong (190-1989, college: Rogers St.) added 18 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. La Roda moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Zamora. La Roda will meet higher ranked Algeciras (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zamora will play against Baskonia B and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: La Roda: M.Yigit 16+9reb, J.Powell 14+1reb+3ast, A.Mendez 12+2reb+5ast, J.Matos 11+5reb+3ast, G.Mukendi 9+8reb, R.Thompkins 3+2reb Zamora: R.Opong 18+3reb+1ast, E.Persson 13+7reb+2ast, H.Ondrej 11+2reb+3ast, E.Yates 10+7reb+2ast, N.Toni 4+4reb+3ast, L.Moyer 4+3reb Moron - Algeciras 93-88 There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Moron (8-14) defeated higher ranked Algeciras (12-10) in Moron de la Frontera 93-88 on Saturday. Moron made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Naturalized Bosnian Nedim Djedovic (205-1997, agency: BeoBasket) notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian guard Sebastian Mignani (185-1990) supported him with 13 points and 8 assists. Five Moron players scored in double figures. Even 28 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) by Croatian forward Jere Vucica (206-1992, college: Miami, OH) did not help to save the game for Algeciras. Naturalized Gibraltar point guard Miguel Ortega (187-1991) added 22 points and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Moron maintains eleventh position with 8-14 record. Loser Algeciras keeps the fifth place with ten games lost. Moron will meet higher ranked Melilla (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Algeciras will play against La Roda (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Moron: N.Djedovic 25+5reb+1ast, K.Lionel 20+2reb, M.Vazquez 13+10reb+1ast, S.Mignani 13+3reb+8ast, R.Hayes 12+8reb+1ast, L.Parejo 5 Algeciras: J.Vucica 28+2reb+1ast, M.Ortega 22+1reb+5ast, S.Arturo 13+2reb+2ast, I.Thiam 7+6reb+2ast, J.Aramburu 7+6reb+1ast, T.Chapero 5+2reb |
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| Superettan Round 26: Eskilstuna defeat Hogsbo - 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 most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Hogsbo (19-2) in Goteborg on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Eskilstuna (12-10) 92-77. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Hogsbo. Eskilstuna made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Hogsbo 41-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. Guard Simon Finden (191-2000) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 5 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Guard Einar Bradd (187-2000) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Eskilstuna's coach Wiktor Buszka used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Christian Stewart (201, college: BSC, agency: Interperformances) replied with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Hogsbo. Newly promoted Eskilstuna maintains fifth position with 12-10 record. Hogsbo at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Eskilstuna are looking forward to face IK Eos (#8) in Lund in the next round. Hogsbo will play on the road against Team4Q (#14) in Helsingborg and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of third ranked Norrort (12-9) against eleventh ranked RIG Mark (8-12) on Saturday night. Host Norrort was defeated by RIG Mark in a tough game in Taby 74-82. Guard Max Andersson (187-2004) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Tim Jonsson chipped in 11 points and 5 assists during the contest. Guard Mattias Herlitz (190-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. RIG Mark moved-up to tenth place. Norrort lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Tureberg. RIG Mark will play against Sloga Uppsala (#11) in the next round. Norrort will play against Wetterbygden (#9) in Huskvarna and hopes to get back on the winning track. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Wetterbygden (10-12) and Huddinge (6-15), which took place in Huskvarna. Higher ranked Wetterbygden lost at home to thirteenth ranked Huddinge 87-91 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Wetterbygden. Nassim Mrabty notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists by Dusan Sisic did not help to save the game for Wetterbygden. Newly promoted Huddinge maintains thirteenth position with 6-15 record. Loser Wetterbygden keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with IK Eos and AIK Basket. Huddinge will meet at home higher ranked Ockelbo (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Wetterbygden will play against Norrort and will have a slim chance for a victory. In the last game of round 26 bottom-ranked Team4Q was smashed by Sloga Uppsala on the road 110-83. Wetterbygden - Huddinge 87-91 Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Wetterbygden (10-12) and Huddinge (6-15), which took place in Huskvarna. Higher ranked Wetterbygden lost at home to thirteenth ranked Huddinge 87-91 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Wetterbygden. Nassim Mrabty (-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Amund Morin (188, college: Simpson, CA) supported him with 22 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists by Serbian center Dusan Sisic (205-1990) did not help to save the game for Wetterbygden. Cape Verdean swingman Flavio Gomes (194-1988) added 24 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Huddinge maintains thirteenth position with 6-15 record. Loser Wetterbygden keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with IK Eos and AIK Basket. Huddinge will meet at home higher ranked Ockelbo (#6) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Wetterbygden will play against Norrort and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Huddinge: A.Morin 22+5reb+1ast, N.Mrabty 19+14reb+3ast, L.Chatziathanasiou 14+8reb+6ast, A.Glenn 12+9reb, J.Sakariya 12+3reb+2ast, E.Sahlberg Lihic 5+1ast Wetterbygden: F.Gomes 24+11reb+1ast, D.Sisic 22+12reb+5ast, P.Gabriel 13+3reb, H.Isak 12+3reb+2ast, K.Wazzi 10+3reb+11ast, L.Noah 6+4reb+3ast Norrort - RIG Mark 74-82 Very important is a home loss of third ranked Norrort (12-9) against eleventh ranked RIG Mark (8-12) on Saturday night. Host Norrort was defeated by RIG Mark in a tough game in Taby 74-82. RIG Mark players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Guard Max Andersson (187-2004) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Tim Jonsson (197-2004) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists during the contest. Five RIG Mark players scored in double figures. Guard Mattias Herlitz (190-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists and guard David Niklasson (193-1995, college: N.Platte CC) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. RIG Mark moved-up to tenth place. Norrort lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Tureberg. RIG Mark will play against Sloga Uppsala (#11) in the next round. Norrort will play against Wetterbygden (#9) in Huskvarna and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: RIG Mark: A.Max 22+3reb+11ast, H.Eddie 15+2reb+1ast, M.Kaspar 12+4reb+1ast, O.Samuel 11+9reb, J.Tim 11+4reb+5ast, M.Benjamin 6+2reb+1ast Norrort: D.Niklasson 25+5reb, M.Herlitz 18+12reb+8ast, A.Kasper 14+6reb, J.Ehlde 7, R.Johan 4+3reb+5ast, B.Max 2+2reb Sloga Uppsala - Team4Q 110-83 No shocking result in a game when twelfth ranked Sloga Uppsala (8-14) crushed at home bottom-ranked Team4Q (2-19) 110-83 on Saturday. Sloga Uppsala dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Team4Q's 40. They outrebounded Team4Q 38-23 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sloga Uppsala looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Team4Q's players. Forward Oliver Ehrnvall (203-1996, college: St.Cloud St.) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and naturalized Serbian forward Dragan Damjanovic (203-1988) supported him with 27 points and 8 rebounds. Even 27 points and 6 assists by Sasa Vural did not help to save the game for Team4Q. Johan Kashani added 24 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Five Sloga Uppsala and four Team4Q players scored in double figures. Sloga Uppsala moved-up to eleventh place. Team4Q lost seventh consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Sloga Uppsala will meet at home higher ranked RIG Mark (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Team4Q will play against the league's leader Hogsbo (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Sloga Uppsala: D.Damjanovic 27+8reb+1ast, O.Ehrnvall 23+10reb+3ast, B.Mizrahi 15+2ast, M.Nakos 10+3reb+17ast, E.Westerlund 10+4reb+1ast, M.Tanaskovic 8+3reb+1ast Team4Q: V.Sasa 27+3reb+6ast, K.Johan 24+6reb+1ast, D.Tamakloe 17+3reb+5ast, A.Glantz 13+5reb+1ast, K.Jakob 2+5reb+1ast, H.Gabriel 0+1reb+1ast Hogsbo - Eskilstuna 77-92 The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Hogsbo (19-2) in Goteborg on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Eskilstuna (12-10) 92-77. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Hogsbo. Eskilstuna made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Hogsbo 41-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. Guard Simon Finden (191-2000) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 5 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Guard Einar Bradd (187-2000) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Eskilstuna's coach Wiktor Buszka used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Christian Stewart (201, college: BSC, agency: Interperformances) replied with 22 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Emil Lundstedt (179-1994) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Hogsbo. Five Eskilstuna and four Hogsbo players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Eskilstuna maintains fifth position with 12-10 record. Hogsbo at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Eskilstuna are looking forward to face IK Eos (#8) in Lund in the next round. Hogsbo will play on the road against Team4Q (#14) in Helsingborg and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Eskilstuna: S.Finden 17+4reb+5ast, M.Larsson 15+9reb, A.Karahmetovic 15+3reb, E.Bradd 14+9reb+2ast, M.Muorwel 13+7reb, J.Ninkingira 13+9reb+3ast Hogsbo: C.Stewart 22+8reb+2ast, W.Lukas 13+3reb+3ast, E.Lundstedt 12+5reb+3ast, O.Andersson 11+3reb+1ast, J.Peleg 9+4reb+4ast, K.Ternell 8+4reb |
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| Nuux's 29 points and 8 rebounds give him Hoops Agents NLB Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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16-year old swingman Liban Nuux (192-G/F-2006) had a very impressive game in the last round for CNBS and receives a Hoops Agents NLB Player of the Week award for round 20. He had the game-high 29 points adding eight rebounds and three assists for CNBS in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Villars (#9, 7-13) 72-70. CNBS maintains the 5th position in Swiss NLB. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. CNBS will need more victories to improve their 11-8 record. In the team's last game Nuux had a remarkable 54.5% from 2-point range and got three three-pointers out of 6 attempts. It's his second year at CNBS and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Nuux has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in assists (6th best: 4.1apg). Second best performed player last round was Mansour Kasse (208-C-1992) of Villars. He is Senegalese center in his first season at Villars. In the last game Kasse recorded impressive double-double of 27 points and 21 rebounds. Bad luck as Villars was edged by the higher-ranked CNBS (#5, 11-8) 72-70. Villars is still in a red zone at 9th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-13 record. Kasse is a newcomer at Villars and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.7ppg (#4). He also registered 12.0 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to guard Guillaume Bourgeois (186-G-1998) of Bernex (#4). Bourgeois scored 23 points and passed seven assists. He was a key player of Bernex, leading his team to a 92-77 easy win against the lower-ranked Baeren (#12, 1-19). Bourgeois has a very solid season. In 16 games in Switzerland he scored 12.5ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Davie Champagnie (206-F/C-1990) of Levaux - 20 points, 16 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Larry Slaughter (203-C-1992) of Morges-Saint-Prex - 16 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Zeke Crawford (201-F-1999) of Pully - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Michel Bakekolo (205-F/C-2001) of Wallabies - 17 points and 17 rebounds 8. Christopher Miller (192-G-1993) of Wallabies - 24 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Achille Adelantado (180-G-2001) of Bernex - 16 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists 10. Asase Mawuli-Kplim (177-PG-1999) of Pully - 13 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Boyd number one in Taiwanese SBL for round 14 - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 32-year old player had a double-double of 42 points and 19 rebounds, while his team crushed Taiwan Beer (#3, 6-8) with 18-point margin 82-64. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Changhua maintains the 4th position in Taiwanese SBL. Changhua is bottom ranked team in the standings. They need more victories to leave last spot and improve bad 5-9 record. In the team's last game Boyd had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Changhua, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former Long Island University star has very solid stats this year. Boyd is league's best scorer averaging so far 26.4ppg and leads league in rebounds with 13.9rpg. Boyd is in league's top in assists (7th best: 3.1apg) and averages impressive 1.6bpg and 59.2% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Walter Sharpe (206-F/C-1986, agency: Project B Sports) of league's second-best Yulon Luxgen. Sharpe had a very good evening with a double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Yulon Luxgen was edged by slightly higher-ranked Bank of Taiwan (#1, 9-5) 69-66. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Yulon Luxgen still maintains its place in the top 2 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 8-6 record is not bad at all. Sharpe is a newcomer at Yulon Luxgen, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.2ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 12.1rpg and 3.4apg. Third on the list of top players last round was international Po-Wei Lin (188-SF-1993) of league's top team Bank of Taiwan. Lin scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was a key player of Bank of Taiwan, leading his team to a 69-66 win against #2 ranked Yulon Luxgen. Bank of Taiwan confirms their top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 9 victories and 5 lost games. Lin has a very solid season. In 14 games in Taiwan he scored 9.0ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. You-Hsu Chen (195-F/G-1990) of Bank of Taiwan - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Chi-Ying Wu (180-PG-1998) of Yulon Luxgen - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Bamba Sarr (200-PF-1997) of Yulon Luxgen - 12 points and 14 rebounds 7. Yu-Han Chen (188-G/F-1993) of Taiwan Beer - 8 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Yi-Lun Chen (172-PG-1998) of Changhua - 10 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Chia-You Chiu (190-F-1995) of Changhua - 12 points and 3 rebounds 10. Max Mahoney (203-PF-1998) of Bank of Taiwan - 11 points, 8 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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| Byron Mullens gets MVP of the Week award for Taiwanese PLeague+ (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 33-year old center had a double-double of 32 points and seventeen rebounds, while his team outclassed Dreamers (#4, 11-16) with 28-point margin 117-89. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Kings to consolidate first place in the Taiwanese PLeague+. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Kings has a very solid 20-6 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game Mullens had a remarkable 81.8% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Kings and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Ohio State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Mullens is in league's top in points (4th best: 22.1ppg) and averages solid 1.6bpg and 59.1% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Michael Singletary (198-F-1988) of second-ranked Fubon Braves. Singletary impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 38 points and 15 rebounds. Of course Fubon Braves cruised to a 106-95 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked Kings (#1, 20-6). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Fubon Braves consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. His team's 16-11 record is not bad at all. Singletary is one of the most experienced players at Fubon Braves and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.0ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 11.2rpg and 5.1apg. Texas Tech University alumni Singletary played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. The third best performed player last round was American Will Artino (211-C/F-1992) of Lioneers (#5). Artino scored 22 points and grabbed twenty eight rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Lioneers, leading his team to a 85-76 win against slightly lower-ranked Steelers (#6, 6-20). The chances of Lioneers ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 16 games, recording just eleven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Artino could help Lioneers to bring them higher in the standings. Artino has a great season in Taiwan. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 14.9rpg (3rd best). Will Artino has also Taiwanese passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player. Other top performing players last week: 4. Kenny Manigault (195-G/F-1991) of Kings - 22 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists 5. Femi Olujobi (206-C/F-1996) of Steelers - 19 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Igor Zaytsev (210-C/F-1989) of Fubon Braves - 28 points and 9 rebounds 7. Viacheslav Kravtsov (212-C-1987) of Steelers - 23 points and 9 rebounds 8. Yu-Wei Chen (183-PG-1999) of Steelers - 10 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists 9. Shih-Hsuan Su (197-F-1996) of Kings - 8 points and 9 rebounds 10. Quincy Davis (203-F/C-1983) of Kings - 7 points and 9 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Qualls number one in Taiwan T1 League for round 31 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 28-year old player had a double-double of 39 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Taoyuan L. (#6, 4-15) 110-95. TB Herobears maintains the 4th position in Taiwanese T1 League. TB Herobears is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 10-12 record. In the team's last game Qualls had a remarkable seven three-pointers out of 13 attempts. He just recently signed at TB Herobears, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Michael Qualls averages just after three games 32.7ppg and 8.7rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Dwight Howard (211-C-1985) of Taoyuan L.. Howard had a very good evening with a double-double of 23 points and 27 rebounds. Bad luck as Taoyuan L. lost that game 95-110 to slightly higher-ranked TB Herobears (#4, 10-12). Taoyuan L. are still at the very bottom. 15 lost games are too many comparing to just four victories Taoyuan L. managed to get this year. Howard is a newcomer at Taoyuan L., but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 25.4ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 17.2rpg and 5.6apg. Third on the list of top players last round was Indian center Sim Bhullar (226-C-1992) of league's second-best Tainan GH. Bhullar scored 22 points and grabbed sixteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Tainan GH, leading his team to a 106-94 win against #3 ranked Kaohsiung A. in a game of the week. Tainan GH needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 8 lost games. Bhullar has a great season in Taiwan. After 15 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.3ppg (6th best) and rebounds with 12.6rpg (2nd best). He also has 1.7bpg and FGP: 69.2%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Robert Upshaw (213-C-1994) of Tainan GH - 30 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Branden Dawson (200-F-1993) of TB Herobears - 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Deyonta Davis (211-PF-1996) of Taoyuan L. - 22 points and 8 rebounds 7. Mindaugas Kupsas (216-C-1991) of Kaohsiung A. - 23 points, 16 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Yu-An Chiang (174-PG-1991) of TB Herobears - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Michael Efevberha (195-G-1984) of Taoyuan L. - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Yi-Tsung Chu (186-F-1986) of TB Herobears - 12 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| BSL Round 20: Fenerbahce lose to Karsiyaka - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Round 20 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Fenerbahce (17-3). They were defeated by fourth ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (15-5) 102-98 on Monday night. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Fenerbahce. Pinar Karsiyaka dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Fenerbahce's 26. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Lithuanian forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (205-1989) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Errick McCollum (188-1988, college: Goshen) who added 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. Greek-American point guard Nick Calathes (196-1989, college: Florida) responded with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pinar Karsiyaka have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Anadolu Efes. Defending champion Fenerbahce still keeps top position with three games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Turk Telekom who have the same record. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Istanbul: Efes (#4) and Acibadem (#8). Acibadem was defeated at home 62-73 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by American swingman Elijah Bryant (196-1995, college: BYU, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 28 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Vasilije Micic supported him with 12 points and 4 assists. Efes' coach Ergin Ataman used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points by international swingman Yigit Arslan (198-1996) did not help to save the game for Acibadem. Efes (15-5) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Pinar Karsiyaka. Acibadem lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bottom-ranked Besiktas managed to get the second consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they outleveled eleventh-ranked Tofas in Istanbul 105-85. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 20-point difference proves that Besiktas was well-prepared to that game. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Parker Jackson-Cartwright who scored 28 points, 9 assists and 6 steals. Besiktas' coach Igor Milicic used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Brady Manek produced 21 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Besiktas (6-14) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Konyaspor. Tofas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Gaziantep and Petkim. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20: Turk Telekom won against Konyaspor on the opponent's court 84-75. Manisa managed to outperform Gaziantep in a home game 69-65. Petkim recorded a loss to Bursaspor on the road 92-85. Buyukcekmece defeated Merkezefendi on its own court 89-81. Darussafaka was beaten by Galatasaray in Istanbul 71-65. Konyaspor - Turk Telekom 75-84 Very expected game when 15th ranked Konyaspor (6-14) was defeated at home by second ranked Turk Telekom (17-3) 84-75 on Friday. Turk Telekom looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Tyrique Jones (206-1997, college: Xavier, agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. The other American import guard Jerian Grant (196-1992, college: Notre Dame) chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. American forward Jarell Eddie (201-1991, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 20 points and Nigerian-American Rasheed Sulaimon (193-1994, college: Maryland) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Turk Telekom have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fenerbahce. Konyaspor lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Besiktas. Top scorers: Turk Telekom: T.Jones 20+13reb+2ast, A.Bouteille 16+5reb, N.Sestina 11+2reb+3ast, R.Oncel 9+5reb+3ast, B.Demir 8+2reb+3ast, J.Grant 8+5reb+10ast Konyaspor: J.Eddie 20+4reb+1ast, R.Badzim 14+4reb+1ast, R.Sulaimon 12+5reb+4ast, G.Schilling 11+4reb, A.Perez-Kaufmann 8+3reb+10ast, S.Saglam 7+9reb Manisa - Gaziantep 69-65 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Manisa and 9th ranked Gaziantep had identical 7-12 record. This time Manisa used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Gaziantep 69-65 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was power forward Troy Sav (206-1998) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-1991, college: Siena) chipped in 8 points and 14 rebounds. American-Bulgarian point guard Codi Miller-McIntyre (191-1994, college: Wake Forest) produced 9 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and Canadian guard Olivier Hanlan (193-1993, college: Boston Coll.) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Gaziantep's coach Tutku Acik rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Manisa (8-12) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Gaziantep at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Tofas and Petkim. Top scorers: Manisa: T.Sav 16+8reb, J.Roberson 16+1reb+2ast, F.Cruz 12+4reb+4ast, R.Tarrant 9+2reb+4ast, O.Anosike 8+14reb, G.Gulaslan 5+5reb+1ast Gaziantep: L.Hammonds 15+2reb+2ast, M.Yasar 13+4reb, C.Miller-McIntyre 9+6reb+8ast, J.Egbunu 9+11reb, C.Frankamp 8+2reb+2ast, O.Hanlan 8+5reb+8ast Besiktas - Tofas 105-85 Bottom-ranked Besiktas managed to get the second consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they outleveled eleventh-ranked Tofas in Istanbul 105-85. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 20-point difference proves that Besiktas was well-prepared to that game. They also forced 19 Tofas turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Besiktas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (176-1995, college: Arizona) who scored 28 points, 9 assists and 6 steals. Allerik Freeman (190-1994, college: NC State) chipped in 20 points and 7 assists. Besiktas' coach Igor Milicic used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and guard Rob Gray (186-1994, college: Houston) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Besiktas (6-14) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Konyaspor. Tofas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Gaziantep and Petkim. Top scorers: Besiktas: P.Jackson-Cartwright 28+4reb+9ast, J.Usher 23+4reb+1ast, A.Freeman 20+1reb+7ast, B.Can Yildizli 14+7reb+1ast, E.Guven 8+9reb, M.Sokolowski 8+2reb+2ast Tofas: B.Manek 21+5reb, R.Gray 15+4reb+3ast, M.Doyle 14+3reb+4ast, T.Ennis 10+5reb+5ast, B.Ugurlu 9+2reb+5ast, B.Berke 7+6reb Bursaspor - Petkim 92-85 Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Socar Petkim (7-13) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Bursaspor (13-7) 92-85 on Saturday. Bursaspor shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Onuralp Bitim (196-1999) who scored 23 points and 6 assists. American David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 19 points. Canadian-Haitian point guard Kenny Chery (180-1992, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) produced 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American center Jeremy Simmons (204-1989, college: Charleston) added 22 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Bursaspor maintains fifth position with 13-7 record. Socar Petkim at the other side dropped to the twelfth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Tofas and Gaziantep. Top scorers: Bursaspor: O.Bitim 23+3reb+6ast, D.Dudzinski 19+3reb, A.Clemmons 14+3reb+1ast, O.Al 11+1reb+4ast, Z.Auguste 9+9reb+2ast, D.Needham 8+6ast Petkim: J.Simmons 22+4reb+1ast, P.Aldridge 18+3reb+3ast, K.Chery 17+6reb+6ast, P.Booth 13+4reb+4ast, O.Prewitt 8+2reb+4ast, M.Kuntker 5+2reb+5ast Buyukcekmece - Merkezefendi 89-81 There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Buyukcekmece (8-12) beat at home higher ranked Merkezefendi (9-11) 89-81 on Sunday. Buyukcekmece looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jordon Crawford (168-1990, college: BGSU) who scored 29 points and 5 assists. Lithuanian center Martynas Sajus (208-1996) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Greek swingman Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (203-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Andrew Harrison (198-1994, college: Kentucky) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Four Merkezefendi players scored in double figures. Buyukcekmece moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Merkezefendi at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Darussafaka. Top scorers: Buyukcekmece: J.Crawford 29+1reb+5ast, M.Sajus 19+4reb+4ast, B.Weber 16+4reb+4ast, D.Rivers 9+2reb+1ast, T.Erulku 6+1reb+4ast, T.Harris 4+2reb+4ast Merkezefendi: A.Harrison 20+4reb+4ast, N.Rogkavopoulos 19+14reb+1ast, A.Tuluoglu 17+1reb+6ast, J.Hamilton 11+6reb, X.Rathan-Mayes 7+5reb+4ast, T.Gielo 5+1ast Galatasaray - Darussafaka 71-65 There was an upset in Istanbul where higher ranked Dacka (9-11) was defeated by eleventh ranked Galatasaray (8-12) 71-65 on Sunday. Galatasaray dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Dacka's 22. The best player for the winners was Canadian-Jamaican guard Dylan Ennis (188-1991, college: Oregon, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Serbian center Dusan Ristic (213-1995, college: Arizona, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Galatasaray players scored in double figures. American point guard Markel Starks (187-1991, college: Georgetown, agency: BeoBasket) produced 19 points and 6 assists and the former international point guard Dogus Ozdemiroglu (191-1996) added 4 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Dacka's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Galatasaray moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Dacka at the other side keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Merkezefendi. Top scorers: Galatasaray: D.Ennis 21+9reb+3ast, D.Ristic 14+9reb+2ast, S.Kabaca 14+6reb+2ast, D.Russell 10+3reb+3ast, G.Koksal 6+3reb+2ast, A.Caloiaro 3+2reb+1ast Darussafaka: M.Starks 19+2reb+6ast, A.White 11+6reb, M.Mooney 11+3reb+1ast, W.McCullough 8+4reb+1ast, D.Ozdemiroglu 4+10reb+8ast, H.Sayili 4+2reb+1ast Bahcesehir - Anadolu Efes 62-73 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Istanbul: Efes (#4) and Acibadem (#8). Acibadem was defeated at home 62-73 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by American swingman Elijah Bryant (196-1995, college: BYU, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 28 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic (196-1994, agency: BeoBasket) supported him with 12 points and 4 assists. Efes' coach Ergin Ataman used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points by international swingman Yigit Arslan (198-1996) did not help to save the game for Acibadem. Irish-Canadian Conor Morgan (206-1994, college: UBC, agency: BeoBasket) added 11 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Efes (15-5) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Pinar Karsiyaka. Acibadem lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Top scorers: Anadolu Efes: E.Bryant 28+7reb+1ast, V.Micic 12+4ast, S.Larkin 12+1reb+2ast, A.Tuncer 7+5reb+2ast, A.Zizic 6+7reb+3ast, E.Gazi 2 Bahcesehir: Y.Arslan 16+4reb, C.Morgan 11+6reb+1ast, L.Hall 10+4reb+3ast, J.Boutsiele 9+5reb+1ast, J.Smith 7+2ast, J.Gist 4+2reb Pinar Karsiyaka - Fenerbahce 102-98 Round 20 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Fenerbahce (17-3). They were defeated by fourth ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (15-5) 102-98 on Monday night. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Fenerbahce. Pinar Karsiyaka dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Fenerbahce's 26. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Lithuanian forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (205-1989) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Errick McCollum (188-1988, college: Goshen) who added 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. Greek-American point guard Nick Calathes (196-1989, college: Florida) responded with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American center Johnathan Motley (208-1995, college: Baylor) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Pinar Karsiyaka and five Fenerbahce players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pinar Karsiyaka have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Anadolu Efes. Defending champion Fenerbahce still keeps top position with three games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Turk Telekom who have the same record. Top scorers: Pinar Karsiyaka: M.Kuzminskas 23+5reb+1ast, B.Angola-Rodas 20+2reb+5ast, E.McCollum 20+2reb+5ast, J.Brown 13+5ast, K.Sipahi 9+3reb+3ast, D.Kilicli 8+1ast Fenerbahce: J.Motley 17+8reb+2ast, S.Wilbekin 17+2reb+3ast, N.Calathes 15+6reb+6ast, M.Guduric 12+2reb+5ast, T.Biberovic 11+2reb, N.Hayes-Davis 10+4reb+4ast |
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| Maksim Lisiak gets MVP of the Week award for Ukrainian Higher League (Second Stage) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Maksim Lisiak (201-F-1995) had an amazing evening in the last round for Sambir and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Higher League Player of the Week award for round 1 (Second Stage). The 27-year old forward had a double-double of 25 points and fourteen rebounds, while his team beat Politekhn.Lviv (#4, 0-3), Second Stage bottom-ranked team 68-61. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Thanks to this victory Sambir moved-up to the 3rd position in Ukrainian Higher League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this stage. Sambir will need more victories to improve their 2-1 record. In the team's last game Lisiak had a remarkable 72.7% from 2-point range. It was one of impressive evenings for him as usually he does not deliver so high stats. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young forward Ivan Turchak (194-F-2003) of MBC-Niko 2. Turchak impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 19 points and 18 rebounds. Of course he led MBC-Niko 2 to another comfortable win outscoring Poltava (0-1) 92-42. His team has extremely good start of the Second Stage. They won their first game. However the Second Stage is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Turchak is one of the most experienced players at MBC-Niko 2 and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was another Sambir's star - Maxym Vorobjov (193-G-1991). Vorobjov scored 21 points and grabbed fourteen rebounds (!!!). He was another key player of Sambir, helping his team with a 62-57 win against #2 ranked Zhytomyr in a game of the week. Vorobjov has a great season in Ukraine. After only 3 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.0ppg (6th best) and rebounds with 6.7rpg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Oleksiy Kochura (195-F/G-2001) of MBC-Niko 2 - 15 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists 5. Dmytro Khodov (203-F-1987) of Politekhn.Lviv - 24 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Oleksandr Kamka (195-F-2003) of MBC-Niko 2 - 19 points and 7 rebounds 7. Yuriy Shkondya (188-G-1995) of Zhytomyr - 26 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Vadim Dovidniy (184-G-1993) of Zhytomyr - 28 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Anatoly Chelovan (208-C-1991) of Krivbas 2 - 20 points and 10 rebounds 10. Anton Melnyk (196-PG-1999) of Krivbas 2 - 17 points and 12 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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| UNITED KINGDOM |
| British BBL round 21 best performance: Hasahn French - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old player had a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Leicester R. (#3, 17-8) 92-85. Newcastle E. maintains the 9th position in British BBL. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked such low. They already lost 18 games and recorded just seven victories. It was one of impressive evenings for French as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Former Saint Louis University star has very solid stats this year. French is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 9.3rpg) and averages impressive 1.7bpg and 51.1% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was another Newcastle E.'s star - young American David Cohn (188-G-1995, agency: Diamond Sports). Cohn had a very good evening with 23 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Newcastle E. lost that game 79-89 to the higher-ranked Leicester R. (#3, 17-8). Newcastle E. managed to keep the same 9th spot in the standings. 18 lost games are too many comparing to just seven victories Newcastle E. managed to get this year. Cohn is a newcomer at Newcastle E., but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Jalon Pipkins (193-G-1998) of Sheffield S. (#7). Pipkins scored 22 points and grabbed six rebounds. He was a key player of Sheffield S., leading his team to a 70-67 win against the lower-ranked Surrey S. (#10, 3-24). The chances of Sheffield S. ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 16 games, recording just eleven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Pipkins could help Sheffield S. to bring them higher in the standings. Pipkins has a very solid season. In 3 games in United Kingdom he scored 16.7ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Kyle Johnson (195-G-1988) of Newcastle E. - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Patrick Tape (208-F-1998) of Caledonia G. - 13 points and 12 rebounds 6. Sa'eed Nelson (188-PG-1998) of Sheffield S. - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Dirk Williams (198-G-1994) of Manchester G. - 27 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Sam Dekker (204-F-1994) of London L. - 18 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Darien Nelson-Henry (211-F/C-1994) of Leicester R. - 16 points and 9 rebounds 10. Amorie Archibald (190-G-1999) of Cheshire P. - 22 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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| URUGUAY |
| Stats Leaders - LUB |
| LUB Round 1 of 1/8 Finals. Larre Borges and Urupan claim wins - by Eurobasket News |
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L.Borges - Goes 74-70 Strangely Goes outrebounded L.Borges 44-32 including 29 on the defensive glass. American center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Gaston Semiglia (186-1991) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Martin Osimani (194-1981, college: Duquesne, agency: Pro Sports) produced 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and South Sudanese-American forward Mogga Lado (202-1995, college: Campbell) added 15 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Goes players scored in double figures. Top scorers: L.Borges: R.Glenn 25+12reb+1ast, G.Semiglia 12+7reb+3ast, L.Morales 12+1reb+6ast, A.Pruitt 9+8reb, C.Pereira 6+2reb+3ast, M.Zubiaurre 5+2ast Goes: M.Osimani 19+8reb+5ast, M.Lado 15+12reb, J.Sacco 10+6reb, I.Xavier 10+6reb+1ast, A.Parker 8+5reb+6ast, J.Osimani 8+1reb+3ast Urupan - Trouville 93-71 Urupan dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Trouville's 26 and made 20-of-22 charity shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Donald Robinson (192-1989, college: WVU Tech) who helped to win the game recording 31 points. Point guard Mateo Sarni (185-1998) contributed with 7 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) answered with 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Trouville. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Urupan: D.Robinson 31+3reb+2ast, L.Nash 14+6reb, F.Martinez 12+3reb+2ast, F.Soto 10+8reb+1ast, M.Sarni 7+5reb+10ast, Z.Riauka 6+6reb Trouville: T.Dawson 19+7reb+3ast, A.Ibarguen 17+3reb+1ast, O.Medina 14+7reb, S.Fernandez 14+6reb+3ast, F.Bavosi 4+3reb+4ast, G.Pablo 2 |
| USCAA-NCCAA |
| USBWA All-District I - by Eurobasket Center |
| Player of the Year: DJ Little of Bryant & Stratton - Buffalo Student Athlete of the Year: Devin Rankin of Southeastern Illinois College Coach of the Year: Evan Kee of Apprentice School First Team All-America Stan Smith of Salem University Henry Hampton of Paul Quinn College Detric Hearst of Bryant & Stratton - Albany DJ Little of Bryant & Stratton - Buffalo Thomas Wright of Mississippi University for Women Malik Tidwell of Bluefield State University Willie Kondrat of D'Youville University Trevoin Shaw of Paul Quinn College Rodney Smith of Salem University Shawn Eley of Apprentice School Second Team All-America Jovan Debrito of Florida National University Talik Totten of Mid-Atlantic Christian University Brandon Anthony of Southeastern Illinois College Jordan Hinds of Bluefield State University Moses Hughes of Bryant & Stratton - Syracuse Davon Ware of Bryant & Stratton - Buffalo Riley Comforti of Carlow University Sam Dorissaint of Bryant & Stratton - Buffalo Norris Williams of Paul Quinn College Karree Smith of Apprentice School Honorable Mention All-Americans Kaine McColley of Bluefield State University Matthew Robinson of Florida National University Eddie Fortescue of Manor College Anton Berga of Bryant & Stratton - Syracuse Amari Scott of Bryant & Stratton - Albany Josue Oreste of Bryant & Stratton - Syracuse Amari Wales of Southeastern Illinois College Brye Hopkins of Mississippi University for Women Noah Richardson-Keys of Mid-Atlantic Christian University Jayden Eason of Apprentice School All-Academic Team Devin Rankin of Southeastern Illinois College Walker Moreland of Salem University Joe Patterson of Salem University Ashraf Tchadouwa of Salem University Hunter DeStefano of Carlow University Nathan O'Savage of Carlow University Shawn Eley of Apprentice Clifton Goode of Apprentice Joshua Foote of Bryant & Stratton Buffalo Jason Whea of Bryant & Stratton Rochester Luke Theisen of D'Youville University Mason Putnam of D'Youville University Darren Joyner of Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse Jalen Jones of Mid-Atlantic Christian University Jeremiah Dickerson of Mid-Atlantic Christian University Jajour Lambert of Mid-Atlantic Christian University Jason Whea of Bryant & Stratton Rochester Malik Tidwell of Bluefield State University Eddie Fortescue of Manor College Latrell Goodwin of Paul Quinn College TJ Mingo of Paul Quinn College Dominic Jones of Bryant & Stratton Rochester Lucas Theisen of D'Youville University |
| VENEZUELA |
| SPB 2023 - Marinos welcome back George Williams II - by Francisco Vega | |||
He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in fifteen different countries playing on four different continents. Williams is familiar with Asian, Latin American, African and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Argentina (Ferro), Belize (Tiger Sharks), Canada (Power and Highlanders), Chile (Puerto Varas), Dominican Republic (Reales), Iraq (Al Kahraba and Zakho), Kuwait (Arabi), Mexico (Pioneros Los Mochis and Libertadores), Oman (Al Bashaer), United Kingdom, Kenya (Kenya Ports Authority), Bolivia (La Salle and Amistad), Egypt (Al Geish), UBA (Houston Havok) and PBL (Lynchburg T.). Among many awards he won Omani League championship title in 2021. Williams was also voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Kuwait D2 Point Guard of the Year in 2022. He attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. Williams graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 2012 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| SPB 2023 - Neill Ojeda agreed terms with Diablos - by Francisco Vega | |
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Diablos-de-Miranda (SPB) strengthened their roster with addition of 32-year old 190cm small forward Neill Ojeda for season 2023. Ojeda played last summer at Cangrejeros. In 20 SPB games he recorded 3.7ppg and 2.9rpg. He has played previously for four other teams: Bucaneros, Marineros, Brillantes and Taurinos. Among many awards his team was regular season runner-up in Venezuelan LED 1 East Conference in 2019. Ojeda was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan SLB Honorable Mention in 2021. |
| SPB 2023 - Edry Gonzalez is back at Diablos - by Francisco Vega | |
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Diablos-de-Miranda (SPB) agreed terms with 25-year old guard Edry Gonzalez (185cm-1998) for new 2023 season. It is actually his comeback to Caracas as he has played here before. Gonzalez played last summer at Centauros in the SPB. But in 8 games he had just 0.3ppg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Gonzalez has played previously for Atleticos. |
| SPB 2023 - Shaheed Davis added to the roster of Guaros - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He played recently at Anorthosis in Cypriot OPAP Basket League. He managed to play in four leagues in four countries last year. In only one OPAP Basket League game he had very impressive stats: 19 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. He also played for Next Urban Maccabi Haifa in Israeli National League where in four OPAP Basket League games he recorded 11.0ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.3spg. The other team he played shortly was GhostHawks in Taiwanese T1 League. In only one OPAP Basket League game he averaged 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Another team he played briefly was GS Lavrio Aegean Cargo in Greek GBL. In 7 OPAP Basket League games he got 6.7ppg and 2.6rpg. Davis is a very experienced player. Thanks to Davis' pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America) in nine different countries. He has played previously professionally in Bulgaria (Akademik Plovdiv), Hungary (Arconic-Alba), Iraq (Al Naft), Italy (Cantu), Japan (Kumamoto Volters and Fukushima), Ukraine (Cherkasy), United Kingdom, North Macedonia (Feni Industries) and Israel (Hapoel Eilat). Among many awards his team made it to the Hungarian League Semifinals in 2022. Davis was voted to Eurobasket.com Ukrainian Superleague All-Imports Team back in 2018. He graduated from University of Central Florida in 2016 and it is his seventh season in pro basketball. |
| VIETNAM |
| Hong Kong club Eastern seal ASEAN title for second time - by Eurobasket News |
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Hong Kong Eastern kept their Asean Basketball League finals record intact with a comfortable 73-60 win over Saigon Heat in Vietnam on Tuesday night. The win Nguyen Du Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City secured the club's second ABL championship in as many finals appearances, after winning in their debut season in 2017. Victory also put Eastern on par with two-time champions Hi-Tech Bangkok City as the only teams with multiple championships. After his side's heaviest loss in the campaign, an 18-point hammering to the Heat in Game 2 on Sunday, Eastern head coach Zeljko Pavlicevic stuck with his usual lineup and the side seemed focus from the tip-off, with Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-F/C, college: Texas A&M) unstoppable in the opening quarter. The 28-year-old knocked down three shots from behind the arc to chip in 13 of his team-high 19 points as his side eased to a 24-9 after the first quarter. But the best defensive team in the league slowed down in the second quarter, and the hosts answered with a 14-7 run to cut the deficit. With McLaughlin already on three personal fouls, Saigon attacked the paint after the restart looking to make a comeback. But a pair of three pointers from Trocha-Morelos and Chan ensured Eastern headed into the final quarter with a 54-43 lead. Backup point guard Xu Oliver (190-G-1996, college: Rice) chipped in six points to keep Eastern going in the fourth. Eastern never trailed and went on to hold off their opponents in the closing stages for an easy 13-point win. Courtesy of: scmp.com |
| VTB UNITED LEAGUE |
| Round 8: Parma-Pari defeat Enisey in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 8 in the VTB United League took place in Perm. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Enisey (12-18) to first ranked Parma-Pari (14-15) 79-78 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Enisey. Parma-Pari forced 19 Enisey turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Enisey helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Isaiah Reese (196-1996, college: Canisius, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Justin Roberson (187-1993, college: ULM) who added 15 points during the contest. Power forward James Thompson IV (208-1995, college: EMU) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Parma-Pari have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-15 record. Enisey at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 18 games lost. Parma-Pari are looking forward to face BC Minsk (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Enisey will play against Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Third-ranked Zenit (21-9) gave a tough game to first ranked CSKA (28-2) in Saint Petersburg. The visitors from Moscow managed to secure only three-point victory 72-69. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Zenit. The winners were led by Serbian center Nikola Milutinov (213-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and Casper Ware supported him with 17 points and 6 assists. Even 20 points and 5 assists by American guard Trent Frazier (188-1998, college: Illinois) did not help to save the game for Zenit. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. CSKA have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-2 record. Defending Russian champion Zenit keeps the third place with nine games lost. CSKA will play against N.Novgorod (#4) in Nizhny Novgorod in the next round. Zenit will have a break next round. One of the most interesting games of round 8 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Kazan where second ranked UNICS won against visiting MBA Moscow (13-16) 73-58. The best player for the winners was Louis Labeyrie who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Andrey Lopatin produced 13 points for the guests. MBA Moscow's coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNICS maintains second position with 24-6 record having four points less than leader Parma-Pari. MBA Moscow lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 16 games lost. UNICS will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. MBA Moscow will play against N.Novgorod (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Avtodor lost to BC Minsk on the opponent's court 65-81. N.Novgorod managed to outperform Lokomotiv in a home game 75-70. Samara rolled over Astana on the road 92-73. The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Markell Johnson of Astana. BC Minsk - Avtodor 81-65 There was an upset when second-ranked Russian Avtodor (12-17) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Belarusian BC Minsk (2-28) 81-65 on Sunday. BC Minsk looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Uladzislau Blizniuk (181-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 assists. Swingman Uladzislau Mikulski (196-1998) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists. Serbian forward Rade Zagorac (204-1995, agency: BeoBasket) produced 19 points and 4 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American guard Malik Newman (190-1997, college: Kansas) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Belarusian champion maintains sixth position with 2-28 record. Loser Avtodor dropped to the third place with 17 games lost. BC Minsk will meet at home league's leader Parma-Pari in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Avtodor will play against Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Avtodor: R.Zagorac 19+4reb+1ast, M.Newman 11+5reb+1ast, E.Minchenko 9+5reb+1ast, D.Nikolic 9+6reb+1ast, B.Garrett 8+5reb+2ast, E.Kolesnikov 6+5reb+1ast BC Minsk: U.Blizniuk 21+4reb+10ast, U.Mikulski 20+4reb+5ast, D.Bracey 10+3reb+4ast, Z.Smith 8+10reb, B.Dudu 6+1reb+1ast, A.Trastsinetski 6+5reb Parma-Pari - Enisey 79-78 The most exciting game of round 8 in the VTB United League took place in Perm. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Enisey (12-18) to first ranked Parma-Pari (14-15) 79-78 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Enisey. Parma-Pari forced 19 Enisey turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Enisey helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Isaiah Reese (196-1996, college: Canisius, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Justin Roberson (187-1993, college: ULM) who added 15 points during the contest. Four Parma-Pari players scored in double figures. Power forward James Thompson IV (208-1995, college: EMU) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Angelo Warner (188-1992, college: Morehead St.) scored 9 points and 10 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Parma-Pari have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-15 record. Enisey at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 18 games lost. Parma-Pari are looking forward to face BC Minsk (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Enisey will play against Astana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Enisey: J.Thompson IV 20+7reb, S.Hannah 14+2reb+3ast, V.Trushkin 13+3reb, A.Warner 9+3reb+10ast, T.Gerasimov 8+6reb+4ast, E.Belyankov 5+1reb+1ast Parma-Pari: J.Roberson 15+2reb+2ast, A.Platunov 12+1reb+1ast, I.Reese 12+11reb+4ast, R.Boatright 11+1reb+1ast, M.Dime 9+3reb+1ast, J.James 7+2reb UNICS - MBA Moscow 73-58 One of the most interesting games of round 8 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Kazan where second ranked UNICS won against visiting MBA Moscow (13-16) 73-58. UNICS made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was French Louis Labeyrie (208-1992) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard Daryl Macon (190-1995, college: Arkansas) chipped in 20 points. Forward Andrey Lopatin (206-1998, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) produced 13 points and point guard Makar Konovalov (189-2000, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) added 9 points respectively for the guests. MBA Moscow's coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNICS maintains second position with 24-6 record having four points less than leader Parma-Pari. MBA Moscow lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 16 games lost. UNICS will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. MBA Moscow will play against N.Novgorod (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: MBA Moscow: A.Lopatin 13+4reb+1ast, K.Makar 9+4reb+3ast, S.Klyuev 8+2reb+1ast, T.Yakushin 8+2reb+4ast, G.Goldyrev 5+5reb+1ast, A.Daniil 4+2reb+1ast UNICS: D.Macon 20+3reb+2ast, L.Labeyrie 19+6reb, V.Hunter 12+5reb+1ast, N.Dimitrijevic 7+2reb+10ast, A.Brown 6+9reb+2ast, M.Kulagin 4+1reb N.Novgorod - Lokomotiv 75-70 The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked N.Novgorod's (17-12) home victory over 5th ranked Lokomotiv (16-14) 75-70 on Sunday. N.Novgorod looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Serbian power forward Dragan Apic (206-1995) who scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Serbian guard Nikola Rebic (187-1995, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. Five N.Novgorod players scored in double figures. American guard Jaylen Barford (191-1996, college: Arkansas) produced 22 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import Chris Horton (202-1994, college: Austin Peay, agency: Octagon Europe) added 11 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. N.Novgorod maintains fourth position with 17-12 record. Loser Lokomotiv keeps the fifth place with 14 games lost. N.Novgorod will meet league's leader CSKA in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Lokomotiv will have a break next round. Top scorers: Lokomotiv: J.Barford 22+4reb+4ast, C.Horton 11+4reb+1ast, D.Akoon-Purcell 9+1reb+1ast, O.White 7+7reb, V.Emchenko 6+2reb, M.Andrey 5+5reb+2ast N.Novgorod: N.Rebic 14+1reb+5ast, D.Apic 12+6reb+3ast, M.Salash 12+6reb, A.Gankevich 11+6reb+1ast, C.Alexander 10+3reb, D.Khvostov 6+2reb+3ast Zenit - CSKA 69-72 Third-ranked Zenit (21-9) gave a tough game to first ranked CSKA (28-2) in Saint Petersburg. The visitors from Moscow managed to secure only three-point victory 72-69. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Zenit. They outrebounded Zenit 42-30 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Serbian center Nikola Milutinov (213-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and American point guard Casper Ware (178-1990, college: LBSU) supported him with 17 points and 6 assists. Even 20 points and 5 assists by American guard Trent Frazier (188-1998, college: Illinois) did not help to save the game for Zenit. Sergey Karasev (201-1993) added 10 points for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. CSKA have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-2 record. Defending Russian champion Zenit keeps the third place with nine games lost. CSKA will play against N.Novgorod (#4) in Nizhny Novgorod in the next round. Zenit will have a break next round. Top scorers: Zenit: T.Frazier 20+3reb+5ast, S.Karasev 10+2reb+3ast, D.Kulagin 10+3reb+1ast, T.Thompkins 8+5reb, C.Homesley 8+5reb+1ast, A.Zubkov 5+1reb CSKA: N.Milutinov 19+13reb, C.Ware 17+3reb+6ast, D.Cacok 8+7reb, D.Moore 8+2ast, A.Komolov 7+1ast, I.Ukhov 6+4reb+2ast Astana - Samara 73-92 Not a big story in a game in Nur-Sultan where 5th ranked Kazakhstan Astana (5-23) was rolled over by third ranked Russian Samara (13-17) 92-73 on Monday. The best player for the winners was American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) who scored 20 points and 6 assists. The other American import swingman James Ennis (201-1990, college: LBSU) chipped in 19 points. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) produced 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Rustam Murzagaliyev (190-1992) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Samara moved-up to second place. Astana lost fourth consecutive game. Defending Kazakhstan champion keeps the fifth position with 23 games lost. Samara will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Astana will play against Enisey (#4) in Krasnoyarsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Astana: M.Johnson 29+7reb+5ast, R.Murzagaliyev 12+3reb+5ast, V.Likhodey 9+3reb+3ast, M.Askar 6+4reb+1ast, A.Orazbekov 4, M.Marchuk 4+2reb+1ast Samara: M.Knight 20+4reb+6ast, J.Ennis 19+4reb+1ast, J.Theodore 11+2reb+3ast, M.Barashkov 10+1reb, Y.Umrikhin 9+2reb, V.Ivlev 7+3reb+2ast |
| WORLD CUP U19 |
| Line up confirmed for FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2023 in Hungary - by Eurobasket News |
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The path to the trophy for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2023 has been determined as the groups for the 16th edition of the event were confirmed in Tuesday's draw in Debrecen, Hungary. The 16 teams were divided into four groups of four teams each. The results of the draw are as follows: Group A: Canada, France, China and Spain Group B: Lebanon, USA, Madagascar and Slovenia Group C: Serbia, Japan, Brazil and Egypt Group D: Argentina, Korea, Hungary and Turkey All 16 teams participating in the event will advance to the competition's Final Phase with a single-elimination format in place from the Round of 16 onwards. The teams from Group A will face teams from Group B, based on standings within these groups (1st vs 4th - 2nd vs 3rd) and teams from Group C will face teams from Group D. Eight different countries have won the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup since its inception in 1979, with the reigning champions USA leading the field with eight titles, including four of the last five editions. The Americans defeated France 83-81 in a very exciting 2021 Final in Riga, Latvia. The draw was performed by FIBA Hall of Famer Dino Radja and former Hungarian national team player Robert Gulyas. The 2023 edition of the tournament will take place from June 24-July 2 in Debrecen, Hungary. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| Australian State League round 1 best performance: Ashlee Hannan (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Power forward Ashlee Hannan (193-F/C-2001) had an amazing evening in the last round for top-ranked Albury LB, receiving a Hoops Agents State League Player of the Week award for round 1. The 21-year old player was the main contributor (28 points, nine rebounds) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Canberra N. (#10, 0-1), the league's bottom-ranked team 86-81. Thanks to this victory Albury LB moved-up to the 1st position in Australian State League. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Albury LB won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Hannan had a remarkable 58.8% from 2-point range. She just recently signed at Albury LB and it was her first game, where she immediately became new team's leader. Former The University of Texas star has very solid stats this year. Hannan is in league's top in points (2nd best: 28.0ppg) and averages impressive 3.0bpg and 58.8% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Greek Vanessa Panousis (170-PG-1995) of Sydney C.. Panousis had a very good evening with 35 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Of course she led Sydney C. to another comfortable win outscoring Penrith P. (0-1) 86-61. Her team has extremely good start of the season. They won their first game. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Panousis is one of the most experienced players at Sydney C. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 35.0ppg (#1). Her other stats are also decent: 5.0rpg and 6.0apg. Third on the list of top players last round was swingman Sara Matthews (174-G/F-2002) of Cent.Coast C. (#3). Matthews showcased her all-around game by recording 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in the last round. She was a key player of Cent.Coast C., leading her team to a 99-45 easy win against Hornsby S. (#11, 0-1). Cent.Coast C. 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. Matthews also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for Matthews as she played only first game. But it already looks like she can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. Emma Mahady (179-G-1992) of Albury LB - 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Sydney Hunter (183-G-1999) of Maitland M. - 26 points and 9 rebounds 6. Kimberley Hodge (182-F-1998) of Manly Warr. SE - 21 points and 15 rebounds 7. Jayda Clark (183-F/C-2005) of BA CoE - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Sarah Schicher (187-C-1990) of Norths B. - 15 points and 10 rebounds 9. Zoey Miller (177-F/G-2003) of Manly Warr. SE - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Emily Simons (178-G/F-1994) of Norths B. - 11 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| LBF Round 1: Catanduva lose to Sesi/Arara. - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in LBF just started. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Catanduva in Araraquara on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Sesi/Arara. 104-68. Sesi/Arara. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Catanduva's 30 and made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game, while Catanduva only scored nine points from the stripe. They outrebounded Catanduva 39-27 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sesi/Arara. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Vitoria Domingos (181-1996) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Sesi/Arara.'s coach Joao Camargo felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Cuban point guard Ineidis Casanova (162-1988) responded with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Sesi/Arara. is looking forward to face Blumenau at home in the next round. Catanduva will play against Ituano and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very significant was Santo Andre's 17-point road victory against Blumenau 62-45. The former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) nailed 9 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists for the winning side and Glenda Cruz accounted for 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Santo Andre's coach Rafael De Souza allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international swingman Leila Zabani (181-1991) came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for Blumenau in the defeat. Santo Andre will play against LSB in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Blumenau will play against Sesi/Arara. in Araraquara and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Quite upsetting was Ituano's home defeat in a game versus Vera Cruz 63-56. Izabella Sangalli fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Vera Cruz's coach Sidney Coppini used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Palmira Marcal produced 21 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Vera Cruz will meet at home Sampaio in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ituano will play against Catanduva in Caranduva and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 1 winless LSB lost to undefeated Sampaio on the opponent's court 61-81.
Sesi/Arara. - Catanduva 104-68 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Catanduva in Araraquara on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Sesi/Arara. 104-68. Sesi/Arara. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Catanduva's 30 and made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game, while Catanduva only scored nine points from the stripe. They outrebounded Catanduva 39-27 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sesi/Arara. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Vitoria Domingos (181-1996) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Five Sesi/Arara. players scored in double figures. Sesi/Arara.'s coach Joao Camargo felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Cuban point guard Ineidis Casanova (162-1988) responded with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international forward Tatiane Pacheco (181-1990) scored 18 points. Sesi/Arara. is looking forward to face Blumenau at home in the next round. Catanduva will play against Ituano and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Catanduva: T.Pacheco 18+2reb+1ast, I.Casanova 14+5reb+7ast, O.Adrielly 9+5reb, T.Frediani 9+3reb+2ast, N.Burian 4+1reb+3ast, G.Justino 4+4reb+3ast Sesi/Arara.: A.Moura 22+11reb, V.Domingos 19+7reb+2ast, G.D'Arrigo 17+1reb+8ast, M.Ciciardi 11+6reb+8ast, J.Morais 11+2reb+2ast, G.Stephany 7+1reb Blumenau - Santo Andre 45-62 Very significant was Santo Andre's 17-point road victory against Blumenau 62-45. Santo Andre players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) nailed 9 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists for the winning side and power forward Glenda Cruz (182-1994) accounted for 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Santo Andre's coach Rafael De Souza allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international swingman Leila Zabani (181-1991) came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international center Silvia Rocha (183-1982) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Blumenau in the defeat. Santo Andre will play against LSB in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Blumenau will play against Sesi/Arara. in Araraquara and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Blumenau: L.Zabani 14+6reb+7ast, L.Batista 9+8reb, M.Albiero 8+7reb+2ast, S.Rocha 8+8reb+2ast, M.De Almeida 4+6reb+2ast, P.Maria 2+2reb+1ast Santo Andre: C.Glenda 16+8reb+5ast, T.Carcavalli 14+6reb+1ast, M.Evelyn 10+6reb, L.Silva 9+8reb+12ast, V.Goncalves 9+5reb+1ast, Y.Goncalves 2+2reb+1ast Sampaio - LSB 81-61 Sampaio used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from 81-61 on Friday night. Sampaio outrebounded LSB 48-34 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Power forward Gabriela De Paula (180-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Patty Teixeira (175-1990) chipped in 22 points. Four Sampaio players scored in double figures. Swingman Mayara Crystina (174-1997) produced 18 points and 5 rebounds and international forward Thayna Silva (180-1996) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sampaio will meet Vera Cruz on the road in the next round. LSB will play against Santo Andre and hope to win that game. Top scorers: LSB: M.Crystina 18+5reb+2ast, T.Silva 10+9reb+1ast, N.Luana 8+3reb+1ast, T.Reis 8+2reb+1ast, B.Barros 7+2reb+2ast, d.Santos Beatriz 4+1reb Sampaio: P.Teixeira 22+4reb+3ast, M.Queiroz 18+6reb, G.De Paula 15+15reb+2ast, B.Brenda 11+3reb, A.Goncalo 9+9reb+9ast, M.Teixeira 3+4reb Ituano - Vera Cruz 56-63 Quite upsetting was Ituano's home defeat in a game versus Vera Cruz 63-56. Vera Cruz dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Ituano's 24. Vera Cruz forced 20 Ituano turnovers. The former international Izabella Sangalli (182-1995) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals for the winners. The former international swingman Carina Martins (175-1992) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Vera Cruz's coach Sidney Coppini used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international guard Palmira Marcal (175-1984) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and the former international point guard Joice Rodrigues (174-1986) added 6 points and 12 assists respectively for lost side. Vera Cruz will meet at home Sampaio in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ituano will play against Catanduva in Caranduva and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ituano: P.Marcal 21+5reb+1ast, L.Carneiro 8+1reb+1ast, B.Silva 8+8reb+2ast, J.Rodrigues 6+3reb+12ast, K.Jacob 5+9reb+1ast, D.Oliveira Ana 4+1reb Vera Cruz: I.Sangalli 19+14reb+5ast, C.Martins 10+6reb+4ast, L.Silva 9+6reb, B.Oliveira 9+5reb+5ast, P.Gabrielly 8+1reb, J.Schmauch 4+1reb |
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Player of the Year:  Kaelyn Bryks (5'9''-G) of ConcordiaRookie of the Year: Kourtney Oss (6'0''-F) of ConcordiaCoach of the Year: Robbie Valpreda of Concordia
First Team Alana Olson (G) of Lakeland Kaelyn Bryks (5'9''-G) of Concordia Kourtney Oss (6'0''-F) of Concordia Lucy Wilde (5'4''-G) of NAIT Tayah Fiveland (5'10''-F/G) of Alb-Augustana
Second Team Kamryn De Klerk (5'9''-G) of Alb-Augustana Mackenzie Mrazik (5'10''-G/F) of Alb-Augustana Maja Besic (F) of Keyano Raeesa Cherniwchan (6'0''-F) of Concordia Zera Lynn Panesa (G) of Keyano |
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Player of the Year:  Andria Stitt (5'4''-G) of STMURookie of the Year: Kitawna Sparks (5'11''-F) of LethbridgeCoach of the Year: Anthony Skepple of Briercrest
First Team Amy Szymanek (5'9''-G/F) of Red Deer Andria Stitt (5'4''-G) of STMU Makayla Rose (5'9''-F) of Olds Kitawna Sparks (5'11''-F) of Lethbridge Maitlynn Wilde (5'7''-G) of STMU
Second Team : Amber Fichtner of Briercrest: Brook Baker of SAIT: Brooklyn Martens of Briercrest Jazmyn Kellogg (5'7''-G) of STMU Rio Yamazaki (5'1''-G) of Olds |
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All-Tournament MVP:  Sandra Garcia-Bernal (5'6''-G) of Red Deer
All-Tournament Team Amber Fichtner of Briercrest Maitlynn Wilde (5'7''-G) of STMU Kamryn De Klerk (5'9''-G) of Alb-Augustana Heena Sidhu (5'6''-G) of Red Deer Tayah Fiveland (5'10''-F/G) of Alb-Augustana |
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| Mystics Sign Li Meng to Training Camp Contract - by Eurobasket News |
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The Washington Mystics announced today that they have signed Chinese national team shooting guard Meng Li (6'1''-SG-1995) to a training camp contract. "Meng Li is the premier scorer for the Chinese national team - an outstanding perimeter player who has the ability to stretch the floor with her excellent 3-point shooting," said General Manager Michael Thibault . "She reads the game and uses screens well and knows how to play off of her teammates. She adds more size, strength and toughness to our guard group. Our players will enjoy playing with her." 28-year-old Meng (6-0, 198) will join the Mystics after averaging 16.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while representing China in the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup last year. Meng's 16.0 points per game was the fourth highest average in the World Cup. She also shot 40.7% from the three-point line. Meng has averaged 9.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Chinese national team dating back to 2013. She also played professionally for the Shenyang Army Golden Lions in the Women's Chinese Basketball Association from 2012 until the team dissolved in 2018. The Washington Mystics tip off the 2023 season at home on Friday, May 19 versus the New York Liberty at 7:00 p.m. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
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| 1Liga Round 20: Sokol Nusle defeat Sokol Pecky in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in 1Liga. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An interesting game for Sokol Nusle (16-4) which hosted in Praha 3rd ranked Sokol Pecky (13-7). First ranked Sokol Nusle had an easy win 82-63. Sokol Nusle forced 23 Sokol Pecky turnovers. Power forward Charlotte Semgady (184-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Center Tereza Barnetova (187-1992) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Sokol Nusle's coach Ondrej Kade used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Daniela Hlavacova (176-1988) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for Sokol Pecky. Sokol Nusle have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-4 record, which they share with BA Sparta. Sokol Pecky at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. Sokol Nusle is looking forward to face Havirov (#5) on the road in the next round. Sokol Pecky will play against Podebrady and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Twelfth-ranked Podebrady (4-16) used its home court advantage to challenge eighth ranked USK Praha B (9-11). The visitors from Praha managed to secure only three-point victory 67-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Lucie Svatonova (175-2003) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 7 rebounds and Veronika Sipova who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. point guard Karolina Maleckova (159-1997) responded with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. USK Praha B moved-up to seventh place. Podebrady lost tenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. USK Praha B will play against higher ranked Zabiny Brno B (#6) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Podebrady will play against Sokol Pecky (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game between second ranked BA Sparta (16-4) and 9th ranked Pardubice (7-12) in Praha on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. BA Sparta outscored guests from Pardubice 63-41. The winners were led by Anna Rosecka who scored that evening 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. BA Sparta's coach Zdenek Zajicek felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by Marketa Smahelova did not help to save the game for Pardubice. BA Sparta have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sokol Nusle. Loser Pardubice keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. BA Sparta will meet Olomouc (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pardubice will play against Brandys L. and hope to secure a win. In the last two games of round 20 Olomouc was beaten by Zabiny Brno B on the road 77-70. Brandys L. won against Aritma Praha on its own court 102-92. The most impressive performance of 20th round was 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Andrea Ondrouskova of Brandys L..
BA Sparta - Pardubice 63-41 The game between second ranked BA Sparta (16-4) and 9th ranked Pardubice (7-12) in Praha on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. BA Sparta outscored guests from Pardubice 63-41. BA Sparta forced 25 Pardubice turnovers and had a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Anna Rosecka (178-2000) who scored that evening 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Barbora Soukupova (171-2004) supported her with 16 points. BA Sparta's coach Zdenek Zajicek felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by guard Marketa Smahelova (180-2001) did not help to save the game for Pardubice. Tereza Vojtova added 11 points for the guests. BA Sparta have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sokol Nusle. Loser Pardubice keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. BA Sparta will meet Olomouc (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pardubice will play against Brandys L. and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: BA Sparta: S.Barbora 16+1reb+2ast, K.Vendula 12+2reb, A.Rosecka 9+5reb+5ast, C.Katerina 9+7reb+1ast, S.Adela 5+10reb+2ast, H.Katerina 4+1reb Pardubice: S.Marketa 11+8reb+1ast, V.Tereza 11+4reb+2ast, S.Nikola 9+5reb, T.Pavlina 5+4reb+1ast, R.Vendula 4+7reb, P.Tereza 1+5reb+3ast Sokol Nusle - Sokol Pecky 82-63 An interesting game for Sokol Nusle (16-4) which hosted in Praha 3rd ranked Sokol Pecky (13-7). First ranked Sokol Nusle had an easy win 82-63. Sokol Nusle forced 23 Sokol Pecky turnovers. Power forward Charlotte Semgady (184-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Center Tereza Barnetova (187-1992) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Sokol Nusle's coach Ondrej Kade used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Daniela Hlavacova (176-1988) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Marketa Nadvornikova (165-2003) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Sokol Pecky. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sokol Nusle have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-4 record, which they share with BA Sparta. Sokol Pecky at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. Sokol Nusle is looking forward to face Havirov (#5) on the road in the next round. Sokol Pecky will play against Podebrady and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Sokol Nusle: C.Semgady 18+9reb, T.Barnetova 13+9reb+2ast, L.Horvatova 13+1reb+2ast, P.Pospisilova 13+4reb+5ast, A.Buldrova 8+5reb+5ast, L.Kuliskova 8+4reb+2ast Sokol Pecky: V.Kracikova 15+1ast, N.Marketa 12+9reb+1ast, D.Hlavacova 12+10reb+3ast, F.Karolina 10+5reb+2ast, K.Nella 7+1reb+1ast, L.Milaniakova 5+13reb+2ast Zabiny Brno B - Olomouc 77-70 No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Zabiny Brno B (11-9) beat at home 8th ranked Olomouc (8-11) 77-70 on Sunday. Zabiny Brno B forced 23 Olomouc turnovers and outrebounded them 52-40 including 19 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by point guard Nela Netkova (194-2004) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Slovakian Liana Uzovicova (179-2004) supported her with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 10 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by point guard Gabriela Burzova (174-1994) did not help to save the game for Olomouc. Jana Vlakova added 13 points and 4 assists for the guests. Four Olomouc players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Zabiny Brno B maintains sixth position with 11-9 record. Newly promoted Olomouc keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Zabiny Brno B will meet USK Praha B (#7) on the road in the next round. Olomouc will play against the league's second-placed BA Sparta and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Zabiny Brno B: N.Nela 22+13reb, J.Anna 12+3reb+3ast, U.Liana 10+7reb+4ast, K.Zuzana 9+3reb+2ast, K.Kristina 7+2reb, A.Katerina 6+5reb+4ast Olomouc: V.Jana 13+3reb+4ast, K.Aneta 12+6reb+1ast, P.Anna 10+5reb+1ast, G.Burzova 10+7reb+6ast, M.Urbancova 9+2reb, D.Milotova 7+8reb Podebrady - USK Praha B 64-67 Twelfth-ranked Podebrady (4-16) used its home court advantage to challenge eighth ranked USK Praha B (9-11). The visitors from Praha managed to secure only three-point victory 67-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Lucie Svatonova (175-2003) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Veronika Sipova (181-1999) who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Point guard Karolina Maleckova (159-1997) responded with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Michaela Potockova (179-1996) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Podebrady players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. USK Praha B moved-up to seventh place. Podebrady lost tenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. USK Praha B will play against higher ranked Zabiny Brno B (#6) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Podebrady will play against Sokol Pecky (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: USK Praha B: S.Lucie 19+7reb+2ast, V.Sipova 11+7reb+3ast, P.Karolina 9+4reb, Z.Marie 8+5reb+5ast, L.Kuzelova 6+4reb, J.Tereza 5+5reb+1ast Podebrady: M.Potockova 18+6reb+1ast, S.Alzbeta 14+7reb, K.Maleckova 13+8reb+6ast, S.Veronika 10+3reb, L.Natalie 7+11reb+3ast, L.Eliska 2+4reb+1ast Brandys L. - Aritma Praha 102-92 Very expected game when 10th ranked Aritma Praha (6-14) lost to fifth ranked Brandys L. (12-8) in Brandys nad Labem 92-102 on Sunday. Brandys L. outrebounded Aritma Praha 58-40 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by swingman Andrea Ondrouskova (175-2001) who scored that evening 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American center Leeza Burdgess (191-1990, college: La Salle) supported her with 11 points and 15 rebounds. Brandys L.'s coach Daniel Kurucz let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds by forward Jana Cermakova (185-1984) did not help to save the game for Aritma Praha. Swingman Katerina Vejvodova (176-2003) added 19 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Brandys L. moved-up to fourth place. Loser Aritma Praha keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. Brandys L. will meet Pardubice (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Aritma Praha will play against Brno B and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Brandys L.: A.Ondrouskova 21+6reb+5ast, I.Vrancic 17+1reb+6ast, H.Marie 11+6reb, L.Burdgess 11+15reb+2ast, K.Petra 10+3reb+2ast, M.Katerina 7+2reb+2ast Aritma Praha: V.Katerina 19+3reb+3ast, J.Cermakova 14+13reb, K.Kuthanova 12+4reb+4ast, B.Kristyna 12+5reb+2ast, A.Krobova 8+3reb+1ast, S.Martina 7+2reb+1ast |
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| Salvadorean Liga Mayor round 8 best performance: Yayma Boulet (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 38-year old player had a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds, while her team outclassed, the league's bottom-ranked team Santa Ana 2 (#5, 0-7) with 82-point margin 109-27. It allowed Santa Tecla 2 to consolidate first place in the Salvadorean Liga Mayor. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Santa Tecla 2 already had a very good start winning all 6 without losing a single one. Boulet just recently signed at Santa Tecla 2, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Yayma Boulet has solid league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 30.7ppg. Boulet is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 13.7rpg) and averages impressive 2.3bpg and 66.7% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was another Santa Tecla 2's star - young Aida Funes (171-PG-1984). Funes had a very good evening with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Of course together with Boulet she helped Santa Tecla 2 with another comfortable win outscoring Santa Ana 2 (#5, 0-7) 109-27. Of course Santa Tecla 2 still keep the league's top spot. A very good start of the season for her team, which won so far all 6 games without any defeat. Funes is one of the most experienced players at Santa Tecla 2 and similarly like Yayma Boulet has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was another Santa Tecla 2's star - Costa Rican guard Gabriela Alvarado (PG). Alvarado scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds. She was another key player of Santa Tecla 2, helping her team with a 109-27 easy win against Santa Ana 2 (#5, 0-7). Santa Tecla 2 started extremely well this year. They recorded 6 victories without losing a single game. Alvarado turns to be one of the very best players in the league while she is also a leader of the top team having her eyes on the championship title. Alvarado has a very solid season. In 6 games in El Salvador she scored 6.5ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Monica Aristondo (163-SG-1992) of Santa Tecla 2 - 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Alejandra Lima (162-F-2001) of Santa Tecla 2 - 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Yadira Polanco (177-G/F-1992) of LMMR 2 - 14 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Leanet Gutierrez) of Salvadorenas 2 - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Arlenys Romero (176-PG-1984) of Santa Tecla 2 - 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Camila Lima (172-F-2003) of Santa Tecla 2 - 12 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Yenniffer Pena (180-F) of LMMR 2 - 12 points and 7 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Round 1 of Quarter-Finals. Wins for Fenerbahce, USK Praha, Mersin and Schio - by Eurobasket News |
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Fenerbahce - Sopron 82-62 Fenerbahce made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Breanna Stewart (193-1994, college: UConn) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Belgian center Emma Meesseman (192-1993, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Five Fenerbahce players scored in double figures. Australian center Eziyoda Magbegor (193-1999) produced 17 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Serbian Jelena Brooks (188-1989) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Fenerbahce: B.Stewart 20+10reb+1ast, E.Meesseman 15+6reb+4ast, S.Sabally 13+4reb+3ast, A.Iagupova 13+3reb+3ast, K.McBride 12+4reb+1ast, C.Vandersloot 4+3reb+8ast Sopron: E.Magbegor 17+3reb+5ast, J.Brooks 9+8reb+4ast, Y.Turner 9+1reb+1ast, A.Kunek 7+4reb, Z.Fegyverneky 7+5reb+4ast, V.Borondy 7+3reb+1ast USK Praha - Avenida 77-56 USK Praha dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Avenida's 30. They outrebounded Avenida 43-27 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Brionna Jones (191-1995, college: Maryland) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Her fellow American import forward Alyssa Thomas (188-1992, college: Maryland) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four USK Praha players scored in double figures. Guard Leonor Rodriguez-Manso (180-1991, college: FSU) answered with 11 points and 5 assists and Czech center Julia Reisingerova (194-1998) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Avenida. 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: USK Praha: B.Jones 18+13reb+2ast, V.Vukosavljevic 16+5reb+3ast, M.Conde 13+2reb, A.Thomas 13+8reb+3ast, T.Oblak 7+1reb+9ast, T.Vyoralova 5+3reb Avenida: M.Cazorla 12+1reb+1ast, L.Rodriguez-Manso 11+3reb+5ast, J.Reisingerova 11+6reb, B.Carleton 8+7reb, M.Onyenwere 4+1reb+2ast, M.Fasoula 4+4reb+1ast Mersin - Bourges 84-56 It was a great shooting night for Mersin especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American Tiffany Hayes stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 assists (made all of her seven free throws) for the winners and Serbian forward Aleksandra Crvendakic (188-1996) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Mersin players scored in double figures. Mersin's coach felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Serbian-American guard Yvonne Anderson (170-1990, college: Texas) responded with 12 points and 4 assists and Nwal-Endene Miyem (188-1988) scored 10 points. Top scorers: Mersin: H.Tiffany 19+2reb+4ast, A.Crvendakic 15+6reb+3ast, L.Cornelius 11+2reb+4ast, C.Gray 10+3reb+7ast, J.Dubljevic 8+4reb+4ast, E.Williams 8+10reb Bourges: Y.Anderson 12+4reb+4ast, N.Miyem 10+3reb+1ast, A.Duchet 7+4reb+1ast, K.Alexander 7+3reb, A.Pauline 6+3reb+4ast, E.Godin 6+5reb+2ast Schio - Valencia 75-63 Schio outrebounded Valencia 37-26 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Senegalese-Spanish center Astou Ndour (198-1994) stepped up and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American point guard Marina Mabrey (180, college: Notre Dame) chipped in 20 points. At the losing side guard Leticia Romero (173-1995, college: FSU) responded with 15 points and American forward Lauren Cox (193-1998, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) scored 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Top scorers: Schio: A.Ndour 21+8reb+1ast, M.Mabrey 20+4reb+3ast, C.Verona 9+5reb+4ast, K.Mestdagh 5+1reb+1ast, E.Sventoraite 4+2reb, M.Bestagno 4+3reb+2ast Valencia: L.Romero 15+1reb+3ast, L.Cox 14+4reb+1ast, A.Salvadores 10+3reb+3ast, Q.Casas 9+5reb+2ast, R.Carrera 5+5reb, M.Guelich 4+4reb+1ast |
| FRANCE |
| Franchelin's 13 points and 7 assists give her Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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23-year old point guard Coline Franchelin (166-PG-1999) had an amazing evening in the last round for Roche and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 16. She had the game-high 13 points adding five rebounds and seven assists for Roche in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Bretagne (#11, 3-13) with 36-point margin 96-60. Roche maintains the 7th position in French LFB. Roche 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 7-9 record. It's Franchelin's second year at Roche and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Coline Franchelin averages this season 7.3ppg. Second best performed player last round was Yvonne Anderson (170-G-1990) of league's second-best Bourges. She is Serbian-American guard in her first season at Bourges. In the last game Anderson recorded impressive double-double of 21 points and 10 assists. Bad luck as Bourges lost that game 72-82 to slightly lower-ranked Villeneuve (#4, 12-4). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Bourges still maintains its place in the top 2 of the standings, even despite this loss. It was just her team's 3rd loss this season, while they won 13 other games. Anderson is a newcomer at Bourges and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to center Nikolina Milic (191-C-1994) of Flammes (#5). Milic scored 19 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Flammes, leading her team to a 82-80 win against slightly higher-ranked BLMA (#3, 12-4). Flammes needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 8 victories and 8 lost games. Milic has a great season in France. After 16 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.1ppg (8th best) and rebounds with 7.7rpg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Julie Vanloo (172-PG-1993) of BLMA - 25 points and 9 assists 5. Oderah Chidom (193-F/C-1995) of Hainaut - 18 points and 13 rebounds 6. Marine Fauthoux (173-PG-2001) of Landes - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Laetitia Guapo (181-SF-1995) of Bourges - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Romane Bernies (170-PG-1993) of BLMA - 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Kamiah Smalls (178-G-1998) of Villeneuve - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Alexis Peterson (173-PG-1995) of Angers - 19 points and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Standings - Women |
DBBL Standings
Regular Season: Round 22 Mar. 12: ALBA Berlin - Freiburg 85-56 Mar. 12: Keltern - Herner 74-52 Mar. 12: Saarlouis - Halle 62-47 Mar. 12: Noerdlingen - Hannover 53-70 Quarter-Finals: Round 1 Mar. 25: Herner - ALBA Berlin Mar. 25: Hannover - Freiburg Mar. 26: Keltern - Saarlouis Mar. 26: Noerdlingen - Osnabrueck |
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| Division 1 Standings |
Super League Standings
Regular Season: Round 18 Mar. 12: DCU Mercy - Liffey Celtics 88-50 Mar. 11: NUIG Mystics - Ulster Elks 86-75 Mar. 12: Glanmire - WIT Wildcats 81-83 Mar. 11: Trinity Meteors - Brunell 79-82 Mar. 11: Killester - Fr.Mathews 103-75 Quarter-Finals: Round 1 Mar. 19: WIT Wildcats - Killester Mar. 19: Trinity Meteors - Liffey Celtics |
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| ISRAEL |
| D1 Round 2 (Second Stage): Ramat Hasharon lose to Maccabi Ramat Gan - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Second Stage in D1. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most important game of round 2 took place in Ramat Hen where M.Ramat Gan beat Ramat Hasharon 65-54 on Monday night. Americans were the main players on the court. Center Jillian Alleyne (190-1994, college: Oregon, agency: LBM Management) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Brittany Brown (173-1995, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. M.Ramat Gan's coach Roee Lazare used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Jazmine Jones (183-1996, college: Louisville) responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Ramat Hasharon will play next round against strong M.Haifa trying to make it back to the top of the standings. M.Ramat Gan will try to continue on its current victory against E.Ramla on the road. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of ASA Jerusalem on the court of E.Holon. Visitors were defeated by E.Holon 86-72. American-Bosnian forward Courtney Hurt (185-1990, college: VCU) notched 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Jennie Simms supported her with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 21 points and 21 rebounds by American center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for ASA Jerusalem. ASA Jerusalem's coach Ohad Gal rotated twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Quite upsetting was M.Ashdod's 17-point home defeat in a game versus E.Ramla who crushed hosts The best player for the winners was Shakira Austin who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Elizabeth Cambage produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. M.Ashdod's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. E.Ramla will meet at home M.Ramat Gan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. M.Ashdod will play against H.Rishon LZ in Rishon Le-Zion and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 2 H.Petah Tikva won against Hertzliya on the opponent's court 78-76. M.Haifa managed to outperform H.Rishon LZ in a home game 85-75.
Hertzliya - H.Petah Tikva 76-78 But Hertzliya was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Petah Tikva 78-76 on Monday night. H.Petah Tikva looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. The other American import guard Kenisha Bell (175-1994, college: Minnesota) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Four H.Petah Tikva players scored in double figures. American forward Breanna Richardson (185-1995, college: MSU) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds and Nigerian-American guard Promise Amukamara (173-1993, college: Arizona St.) added 21 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: H.Petah Tikva: T.Muldrow 20+13reb+2ast, K.Bell 18+7reb+4ast, A.Roth 16+3reb+3ast, K.Bone 16+5reb+8ast, H.Hadad 7+1reb+5ast, L.Purvis 1+2ast Hertzliya: B.Richardson 28+14reb+3ast, P.Amukamara 21+8reb+7ast, B.Day 10+9reb+1ast, N.Zelivanski 8+2reb+2ast, S.Zambrotta 5+2reb+1ast, M.Shea 4+3reb+3ast E.Holon - ASA Jerusalem 86-72 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of ASA Jerusalem on the court of E.Holon. Visitors were defeated by E.Holon 86-72. E.Holon forced 20 ASA Jerusalem turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by ASA Jerusalem's players. American-Bosnian forward Courtney Hurt (185-1990, college: VCU) notched 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the former international guard Jennie Simms (183-1994, college: ODU) supported her with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Four E.Holon players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 21 points and 21 rebounds by American center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for ASA Jerusalem. Her fellow American import guard Taylor Wurtz (183-1990, college: Wisconsin) added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. ASA Jerusalem's coach Ohad Gal rotated twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: E.Holon: C.Hurt 25+8reb+4ast, J.Simms 16+13reb+8ast, A.Harden 14+7reb+4ast, D.Raber 12+8reb+1ast, K.Hodaya 9+1reb+1ast, T.Presley 7+6reb+6ast ASA Jerusalem: D.Adams 21+21reb+3ast, T.Wurtz 13+11reb+1ast, B.Gal Tamar 10+4reb+1ast, T.Turudic 9+3reb+5ast, N.Mihailetz 6+1reb+2ast, A.Daniela 5+1ast M.Ashdod - E.Ramla 72-89 Quite upsetting was M.Ashdod's 17-point home defeat in a game versus E.Ramla who crushed hosts The best player for the winners was American forward Shakira Austin (196-1999, college: Ole Miss, agency: LBM Management) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Latvian point guard Elina Dikaioulaku (173-1989) chipped in 26 points and 7 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four E.Ramla players scored in double figures. Australian center Elizabeth Cambage (205-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and American point guard Natisha Hiedeman (173-1997, college: Marquette) added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. M.Ashdod's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. E.Ramla will meet at home M.Ramat Gan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. M.Ashdod will play against H.Rishon LZ in Rishon Le-Zion and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: E.Ramla: E.Dikaioulaku 26+4reb+7ast, A.Clark 21+9reb+5ast, S.Austin 19+17reb+3ast, A.Baron 14+4reb+1ast, K.Noor 3+2reb+1ast, Y.Danan 3+1reb+2ast M.Ashdod: N.Hiedeman 22+5reb+4ast, E.Cambage 19+12reb+2ast, S.Walker-Kimbrough 10+1reb+2ast, T.Sahar 7+4reb+2ast, D.Edelman 5+3reb, A.Cohen 5+7reb+3ast M.Haifa - H.Rishon LZ 85-75 Rather predictable result when M.Haifa defeated at home H.Rishon LZ 85-75 on Monday. M.Haifa shot 62.7 percent from the field. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. South Sudanese-Canadian power forward Adut Bulgak (193-1992, college: FSU) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Kaila Charles (185-1998, college: Maryland) produced 23 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals and her fellow American import forward Jordan Hooper (188-1992, college: Nebraska) added 13 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. M.Haifa will meet Ramat Hasharon on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. H.Rishon LZ will play against M.Ashdod and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: M.Haifa: A.Okonkwo 27+12reb+1ast, A.Bulgak 19+6reb+5ast, C.Hopkins 14+7reb+8ast, G.Eisner 11+3reb+3ast, R.May 10+1reb+1ast, S.Tamar 2+1reb+1ast H.Rishon LZ: K.Charles 23+6reb+8ast, J.Hooper 13+11reb+3ast, E.Zipel 13+4reb+7ast, K.Simon 12+8reb+1ast, K.Hila 10+3ast, D.Dorian 4+2reb M.Ramat Gan - Ramat Hasharon 65-54 The most important game of round 2 took place in Ramat Hen where M.Ramat Gan beat Ramat Hasharon 65-54 on Monday night. Americans were the main players on the court. Center Jillian Alleyne (190-1994, college: Oregon, agency: LBM Management) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Brittany Brown (173-1995, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. M.Ramat Gan's coach Roee Lazare used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Jazmine Jones (183-1996, college: Louisville) responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and center Charli Collier (196-1999, college: Texas) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Ramat Hasharon will play next round against strong M.Haifa trying to make it back to the top of the standings. M.Ramat Gan will try to continue on its current victory against E.Ramla on the road. Top scorers: M.Ramat Gan: J.Alleyne 25+19reb+2ast, B.Brown 21+6reb+2ast, J.Nared 14+3reb+6ast, T.Vaturi 3+1reb+1ast, B.Shani 2, H.Alis 0+1reb Ramat Hasharon: J.Jones 18+7reb+4ast, C.Collier 14+9reb+1ast, D.Saar 12+3reb+6ast, O.Kesten-Raz 4+3reb+2ast, A.Jenkins 4+8reb, S.Rotem 2+2reb+1ast |
| ITALY |
| Stats Leaders - Women |
| Serie A2 Round 21: Treviso edge Carugate by one point - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in Serie A2 is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 5 rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most exciting game of round 21 in the Serie A2 took place in Treviso. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Carugate (9-12) to seventh ranked Treviso (10-11) 74-73 on Saturday evening. Treviso outrebounded Carugate 45-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized Argentinian swingman Macarena Rosset (178-1991) who had a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Swingman Alessia Egwho (187-1997) chipped in 10 points and 13 rebounds. Treviso's coach Francesco Iurlaro used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Croatian forward Iva Belosevic (191-1997, college: UTRGV) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Treviso moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Broni. Carugate at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Mantova. Treviso is looking forward to face league's second-placed Scrivia on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Carugate will play against Trieste (#10) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Scrivia (18-3) against thirteenth ranked Vicenza (5-15) on Sunday night. Visiting Scrivia was defeated by Vicenza in a tough game in Vicenza 66-72. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Scrivia. It was a good game for Slovenian guard Sara Vujacic (180-1996, college: Maryland) who led her team to a victory with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Giorgia Amatori contributed with 16 points for the winners. Forward Carlotta Gianolla (184-1997, college: KSU, agency: LBM Management) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for Scrivia. Vicenza have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain thirteenth place with 5-15 record. Scrivia at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Costa Masnaga. Vicenza will play against higher ranked Alpo (#9) in Verona in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Scrivia will play at home against Treviso (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Empoli. First ranked Empoli faced second-best Patti. Host Empoli (17-3) smashed guests from Patti (15-6) 78-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Patti. Antonia Peresson stepped up and scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Marta Verona with 14 points and 8 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Empoli. They maintain first place with 17-3 record. Loser Patti keeps the second position with six games lost. Empoli will meet at home Cagliari (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Patti will play against Savona (#6) and hope to secure a win. Other games of round 21 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: RO SAzzurra defeated Roseto in Roma 63-62. Milano smashed Bolzano BC at home 84-52. Costa Masnaga destroyed Bolzano AV on the opponent's court 84-35. Trieste unfortunately lost to Udine in a home game 52-61. Broni recorded a loss to Alpo on the road 53-69. Mantova was defeated by Ponzano on its own court 68-70. Savona beat Roseto in a road game 69-60. Broni lost to Scrivia at home 52-59. Firenze managed to outperform Cagliari on the opponent's court 58-57. San Salvatore managed to beat Umbertide in a home game 64-50. Savona defeated Vigarano on the road 61-53. Matelica was beaten by Ancona on its own court 62-71. RO SAzzurra was destroyed by Battipaglia in a road game 76-51. La Spezia outscored Roseto at home 77-57. The best stats of 21th round was 12 points and 16 rebounds by Erica Sanchez of Roseto.
Roseto - RO SAzzurra 62-63 There was no surprise when 13th ranked Roseto (4-16) was edged at home by eleventh ranked RO SAzzurra (7-14) 63-62 on Thursday. North Macedonian forward Matea Nikolic (190-2002, college: Kansas) stepped up and scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and naturalized Israeli point guard Giulia Prosperi (180-1997) chipped in 15 points. RO SAzzurra's coach Jonata Chimenti allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Spanish-Argentinian power forward Erica Sanchez (182-1976) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds and Irish-American guard Anna Kelly (169, college: Fordham) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Four Roseto players scored in double figures. RO SAzzurra moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Bolzano BC and Trieste. Roseto lost their fifth game in a row. Roseto at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Cagliari. RO SAzzurra will meet at home higher ranked Matelica (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Roseto will play against San Salvatore (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: RO SAzzurra: G.Prosperi 15+3reb+1ast, M.Nikolic 9+7reb+4ast, B.Emilie 9+2reb, C.Paola 7+2reb+3ast, B.Francesca 6+7reb+2ast, G.Martina 6+5reb+1ast Roseto: E.Sanchez 12+16reb+2ast, D.Marchi Ludovica 12+5reb, A.Kelly 11+2reb+4ast, M.Lombardo 10+3reb+1ast, M.Greta 7+4reb+1ast, T.Mitreva 6+1ast Group NorthMilano - Bolzano BC 84-52No shocking result in a game when first ranked Milano (19-1) smashed at home 11th ranked Bolzano BC (7-14) 84-52 on Saturday. Milano dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Bolzano BC's 24. They outrebounded Bolzano BC 38-24 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Elisabetta Penz (170-1996) stepped up and scored 21 points and 4 assists for the winners and power forward Stefania Guarneri (182-1995) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Polish Aneta Kotnis (186-1989) with 22 points and 5 rebounds and guard Caterina Logoh (182-2003) scored 7 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Milano. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Bolzano BC lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with RO SAzzurra and Trieste. Milano will meet Costa Masnaga (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bolzano BC will play against Broni (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Milano: E.Penz 21+4reb+4ast, R.Van Der Keijl 13+5reb+1ast, S.Guarneri 12+7reb+1ast, T.Madonna 8+1reb+1ast, S.Toffali 8+3ast, B.Bonomi 8+2reb+1ast Bolzano BC: A.Kotnis 22+5reb+1ast, G.Assentato 9+2reb+1ast, L.Caterina 7+5reb+1ast, S.Fall 4+2ast, A.Elisabetta 4+3reb, D.Aram 2+1reb Bolzano AV - Costa Masnaga 35-84 Very expected game when 14th ranked Bolzano AV (4-17) was rolled over at home by third ranked Costa Masnaga (18-3) 84-35 on Saturday. Costa Masnaga held Bolzano AV to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.0 percent accuracy of the winners and had 30 for 43 from the free-throw line, while Bolzano AV only scored four points from the stripe. Costa Masnaga forced 25 Bolzano AV turnovers. Naturalized Argentinian Gisel Villarruel (175-1994) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and power forward Cristina Osazuwa (193-2005) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four Costa Masnaga players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Bosnian center Tea Peric (185-1999) with 8 points and 11 rebounds and center Meriem Nasraoui (183-2002) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Costa Masnaga. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Scrivia. Bolzano AV lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. Costa Masnaga will meet at home league's leader Milano in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bolzano AV will play against Ponzano (#12) in Veneto and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Costa Masnaga: G.Villarruel 19+11reb, B.Ilaria 14+2reb, C.Beatrice 10+4reb, O.Cristina 10+8reb+1ast, P.Brossmann 9+8reb, V.Eleonora 8+1reb+2ast Bolzano AV: N.Meriem 11+5reb+1ast, T.Peric 8+11reb, D.Schwienbacher 7+2reb, S.De Marchi 5+5reb+1ast, X.Cela 2+6reb+1ast, F.Fabbricini 2 Trieste - Udine 52-61 Very predictable result when fourth ranked Udine (16-5) beat on the road 9th ranked Trieste (7-14) 61-52 on Saturday. Forward Sara Ronchi (183-2003) stepped up and scored 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and point guard Giorgia Bovenzi (165-2002) chipped in 17 points. The best for the losing side was Croatian swingman Iva Bosnjak (182-2001) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks and power forward Costanza Miccoli (181-1995) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Trieste's coach Alessio Scala rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Udine maintains fourth place with 16-5 record. Newly promoted Trieste dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Bolzano BC and RO SAzzurra. Udine will meet at home Mantova (#7) in the next round. Trieste will play against Carugate in Corugate and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Udine: R.Sara 17+7reb, B.Giorgia 17+4reb, C.Bacchini 8+1reb, A.Turmel 7+11reb+1ast, M.Mosetti 6+8reb+1ast, E.Da Pozzo 4+12reb+1ast Trieste: C.Miccoli 22+5reb, I.Bosnjak 13+15reb+1ast, S.Elena 7+3reb+2ast, S.Giorgia 5+10reb+2ast, L.Martina 5+1reb+1ast, C.Chiara 0+2reb Treviso - Carugate 74-73 The most exciting game of round 21 in the Serie A2 took place in Treviso. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Carugate (9-12) to seventh ranked Treviso (10-11) 74-73 on Saturday evening. Treviso outrebounded Carugate 45-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized Argentinian swingman Macarena Rosset (178-1991) who had a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Swingman Alessia Egwho (187-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Treviso's coach Francesco Iurlaro used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Croatian forward Iva Belosevic (191-1997, college: UTRGV) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Francesca Diotti (175-1997) added 11 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Treviso moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Broni. Carugate at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Mantova. Treviso is looking forward to face league's second-placed Scrivia on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Carugate will play against Trieste (#10) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Treviso: C.Zagni 14+4reb+1ast, M.Rosset 14+10reb+10ast, A.Gini 13+1reb, A.Egwho 10+13reb+2ast, S.Vespignani 6+6reb, E.Ramo 6+3reb Carugate: I.Belosevic 21+10reb+5ast, U.Sara 13+2reb+1ast, N.Ilaria 11+2reb+1ast, F.Diotti 11+2reb+7ast, C.Morra 5+7reb, C.Angelini 4+1reb Alpo - Broni 69-53 There was an upset in Verona where higher ranked Broni (10-11) was defeated by tenth ranked Alpo (8-13) 69-53 on Saturday. Alpo forced 19 Broni turnovers. Guard Elisa Mancinelli (177-1993) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and center Serena Soglia (185-2000) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Alpo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Ilaria Bonvecchio (172-1994) with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and swingman Lucrezia Coser (177-1998) scored 6 points and 14 rebounds. Broni's coach Michael Magagnoli rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Alpo moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Ancona. Broni lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Treviso. Alpo will meet at home Vicenza (#13) in the next round. Broni will play against Bolzano BC (#11) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Serie A1 just one year after relegation. Top scorers: Alpo: E.Mancinelli 18+14reb+3ast, M.Ilaria 14+3reb+1ast, S.Soglia 12+7reb, T.Anna 11+7reb, N.Diene 6+9reb, A.Marinkovic 5+2reb+1ast Broni: I.Bonvecchio 11+7reb+6ast, C.Colli 11+2reb, C.Mattera 9+5reb+1ast, A.Kantzy 7+4reb, C.Lucrezia 6+14reb, A.De Pasquale 4+3reb+2ast Mantova - Ponzano 68-70 There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Ponzano (6-15) edged on the road higher ranked Mantova (9-12) 70-68 on Saturday. Forward Laura Valli (184-2003) stepped up and scored 17 points for the winners and swingman Marta Pellegrini (178-2002) chipped in 13 points. Ponzano's coach Matteo Gambarotto allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was naturalized Argentinian power forward Florencia Llorente (182-1992) with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Marida Orazzo (175-1994, agency: LBM Management) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Ponzano maintains twelfth place with 6-15 record. Loser Mantova dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Carugate. Ponzano will meet at home Bolzano AV (#14) in the next round. Mantova will play against Udine (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Ponzano: V.Laura 17+4reb, M.Pellegrini 13+3reb+2ast, A.Tivenius 8+6reb, I.Sara 7+2ast, B.Matilde 7+3reb+2ast, G.Pertile 6+3reb+3ast Mantova: F.Llorente 18+11reb+5ast, M.Orazzo 13+8reb, L.Marika 10+6reb+1ast, V.Dell'Olio 8+5reb+1ast, G.Ianezic 7+5reb+2ast, S.Bottazzi 5+1reb+2ast Vicenza - Scrivia 72-66 Very important is a road loss of second ranked Scrivia (18-3) against thirteenth ranked Vicenza (5-15) on Sunday night. Visiting Scrivia was defeated by Vicenza in a tough game in Vicenza 66-72. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Scrivia. Vicenza forced 21 Scrivia turnovers. It was a good game for Slovenian guard Sara Vujacic (180-1996, college: Maryland) who led her team to a victory with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Giorgia Amatori (175-2003) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Forward Carlotta Gianolla (184-1997, college: KSU, agency: LBM Management) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Sofia Marangoni (177-1995) added 14 points and 5 assists in the effort for Scrivia. Four Scrivia players scored in double figures. Vicenza have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain thirteenth place with 5-15 record. Scrivia at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Costa Masnaga. Vicenza will play against higher ranked Alpo (#9) in Verona in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Scrivia will play at home against Treviso (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Vicenza: S.Vujacic 27+7reb+3ast, A.Giorgia 16+3reb+2ast, S.Roma 11+5reb+2ast, V.Giordano 8+3reb+3ast, A.Peserico 6+2reb+1ast, F.Anna 4+3reb Scrivia: C.Gianolla 19+12reb+3ast, S.Marangoni 14+2reb+5ast, V.Bonasia 11+2reb+3ast, N.Premasunac 10+6reb+2ast, V.Baldelli 5+3reb+2ast, V.Gatti 4+5reb Round 17Roseto - Savona 60-69There was no surprise when 13th ranked Roseto (4-16) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Savona (11-10) 69-60 on Saturday. Savona made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Guard Lucrezia Zanetti (170-1997, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Polish Karolina Pobozy (190-1996) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Four Savona players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Spanish-Argentinian power forward Erica Sanchez (182-1976) with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and Irish-American guard Anna Kelly (169, college: Fordham) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Savona moved-up to sixth place, which they share with San Salvatore and Matelica. Roseto lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Cagliari. Savona will meet at home league's second-placed Patti in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Roseto will play against San Salvatore (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Savona: L.Zanetti 16+6reb+4ast, K.Pobozy 16+5reb+1ast, V.Gaia 10+4reb+1ast, P.Beatrice 10+5reb, A.Ceccardi 6+8reb, C.Salvestrini 5+5reb+1ast Roseto: E.Sanchez 24+14reb, A.Kelly 12+5reb+2ast, D.Marchi Ludovica 7+3reb+2ast, T.Mitreva 5+2reb+2ast, M.Greta 4+3reb+3ast, M.Micovic 3+4reb Round 20Broni - Scrivia 52-59No shocking result in a game when second ranked Scrivia (18-3) defeated on the road 5th ranked Broni (10-11) 59-52 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Broni 45-31 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Croatian Nina Premasunac (187-1992, agency: LBM Management) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and forward Carlotta Gianolla (184-1997, college: KSU, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 6 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Ilaria Bonvecchio (172-1994) with 12 points and 4 assists and Swedish forward Amanda Kantzy (186-1996, college: Albany) scored 4 points and 13 rebounds. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Scrivia. They maintain second place with 18-3 record having just one victory less than leader Milano, which they share with Costa Masnaga. Broni lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Treviso. Scrivia will meet at home Treviso (#6) in the next round. Broni will play against Bolzano BC and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Serie A1 just one year after relegation. Top scorers: Scrivia: N.Premasunac 15+13reb+1ast, G.Smorto 11+5reb, V.Baldelli 6+2reb+2ast, S.Marangoni 6+2reb+1ast, C.Gianolla 6+9reb+1ast, G.Rulli 5+5reb Broni: G.Manzotti 13+1reb+2ast, I.Bonvecchio 12+2reb+4ast, C.Mattera 7+2reb+1ast, C.Colli 7+1ast, A.Kantzy 4+13reb, V.Grassia 4 Group SouthCagliari - Firenze 57-58Very expected game when 13th ranked Cagliari (4-16) was edged at home by fourth ranked Firenze (14-7) 58-57 on Saturday. Firenze outrebounded Cagliari 46-30 including a 21-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Laura Reani (184-1996) stepped up and scored 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and swingman Flavia De Cassan (175-1998, agency: SLN) chipped in 6 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Erika Striulli (170-1990) with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals and Polish power forward Karolina Stawinska (186-1997) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Firenze. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Battipaglia. Loser Cagliari keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Roseto. Firenze will meet at home Battipaglia (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Cagliari will play against the league's leader Empoli (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Firenze: M.Rossini 17+3reb+1ast, L.Reani 17+7reb+2ast, L.Cremona 9+5reb+6ast, F.De Cassan 6+13reb+3ast, P.Anna 6+15reb+1ast, S.Rossini 3+1reb+3ast Cagliari: K.Stawinska 15+7reb, E.Striulli 12+6reb+10ast, A.Puggioni 9+2reb+2ast, E.Caldaro 8+5reb, S.Giangrasso 7+5reb, D.Gagliano 2+3reb+1ast San Salvatore - Umbertide 64-50 There was a small surprise when ninth ranked San Salvatore (11-10) beat at home 7th ranked Umbertide (10-10) 64-50 on Saturday. San Salvatore dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Umbertide's 18. Slovenian forward Zala Srot (184-2004) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Silvia Ceccarelli (182-1996) chipped in 17 points. San Salvatore's coach Simone Righi allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Croatian Sara Boric (176-2000) with 12 points and 7 rebounds and forward Francesca DAngelo (182-2001) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. San Salvatore moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Matelica and Savona. Loser Umbertide dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. San Salvatore will meet Roseto (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Umbertide will play against La Spezia (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: San Salvatore: S.Ceccarelli 17+4reb, P.Martina 13+2reb+1ast, S.Zala 10+13reb+4ast, F.Mura 9+6reb+2ast, S.Aispurua 7+1reb, M.Granzotto 4+7reb+4ast Umbertide: B.Sara 12+7reb+1ast, C.Chiara 10+3reb, D.Francesca 9+8reb+1ast, B.Stroscio 8+3reb+2ast, F.Giudice 4+1reb+2ast, B.Annagiulia 3+1reb Vigarano - Savona 53-61 Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Vigarano (5-16) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Savona (11-10) 61-53 on Sunday. Savona dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Vigarano's 22. Strangely Vigarano outrebounded Savona 45-32 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Lucrezia Zanetti (170-1997, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 25 points for the winners and Polish Karolina Pobozy (190-1996) chipped in 10 points. Savona's coach Roberto Dagliano allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was guard Veronica Perini (175-1988) with 14 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Ludovica Sammartino (183-2005) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Savona moved-up to sixth place, which they share with San Salvatore and Matelica. Vigarano lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Savona will meet at home league's second-placed Patti in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vigarano will play against Ancona (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Savona: L.Zanetti 25+3reb+1ast, K.Pobozy 10+4reb+1ast, C.Salvestrini 9+4reb+2ast, P.Beatrice 7+6reb+2ast, V.Gaia 4+5reb, A.Ceccardi 2+2reb Vigarano: V.Perini 14+8reb, K.Piedel 9+3reb, E.Candy 8+7reb, S.Ludovica 8+8reb+1ast, I.Olajide 6+5reb+1ast, G.Bocola 4+7reb+1ast Matelica - Ancona 62-71 There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Ancona (8-13) won against on the road higher ranked Matelica (11-10) 71-62 on Saturday. Power forward Serena Bona (183-1989, agency: SLN) stepped up and scored 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and forward Abiodun Yusuf (180-2000) chipped in 9 points and 13 rebounds. Ancona's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Benedetta Gramaccioni (174-1998) with 20 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Gloria Offor (175-2005) scored 4 points and 14 rebounds. Ancona moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Alpo. Matelica lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with San Salvatore and Savona. Ancona will meet at home Vigarano (#12) in the next round. Matelica will play against RO SAzzurra (#11) in Roma and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ancona: S.Bona 14+7reb+2ast, A.Rylichova 13+8reb+1ast, S.Maroglio 11+1reb+4ast, Y.Abiodun 9+13reb+1ast, M.Mataloni 9+6reb+5ast, A.Ludovica 7+3reb Matelica: B.Gramaccioni 20+4reb+5ast, C.Noemi 10+3reb+2ast, D.Gonzalez 10+3reb+4ast, L.Steggink 6+3reb+1ast, M.Grassia 6+5reb+1ast, M.Giulia 6+2reb+1ast Battipaglia - RO SAzzurra 76-51 There was no surprise when 11th ranked RO SAzzurra (7-14) was crushed on the road by fourth ranked Battipaglia (14-7) 76-51 on Sunday. Battipaglia outrebounded RO SAzzurra 48-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. Swingman Sarah Seka (177-2003) stepped up and scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and center Adriana Cutrupi (186-1996) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Battipaglia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Francesca Bucchieri (180-2003) with 9 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized Israeli point guard Giulia Prosperi (180-1997) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Battipaglia moved-up to third place, which they share with Firenze. Newly promoted RO SAzzurra dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Bolzano BC and Trieste. Battipaglia will meet Firenze (#4) on the road in the next round. RO SAzzurra will play against Matelica (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Battipaglia: R.Potolicchio 16+4reb, S.Sarah 14+9reb+5ast, P.Ferrari 14+7reb+3ast, A.Cutrupi 12+11reb+1ast, C.Federica 7, M.Jessica 6+2reb+3ast RO SAzzurra: B.Emilie 14+2reb+1ast, G.Prosperi 11+6reb+1ast, B.Francesca 9+8reb+2ast, B.Keso 5+1reb, M.Nikolic 4+9reb, P.Oliwia 3+1reb La Spezia - Roseto 77-57 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked La Spezia (13-6) smashed at home 13th ranked Roseto (4-16) 77-57 on Sunday. Power forward Silvia Colognesi (182-2002, agency: LBM Management) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard Angelica Castellani (170-2000) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was Irish-American guard Anna Kelly (169, college: Fordham) with 13 points and 7 rebounds and North Macedonian point guard Tijana Mitreva (174-2001) scored 13 points. La Spezia maintains fifth place with 13-6 record. Roseto lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Cagliari. La Spezia will meet Umbertide (#9) on the road in the next round. Roseto will play against San Salvatore (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: La Spezia: S.Colognesi 20+10reb+1ast, E.Templari 18+4reb+4ast, C.Angelica 16+5reb+8ast, N.Diletta 9+3reb+2ast, N.Nancy 8+3reb, P.Matilde 4+1reb Roseto: A.Kelly 13+7reb, T.Mitreva 13+3reb+1ast, M.Lombardo 10+2ast, E.Sanchez 6+6reb+1ast, S.Chiara 4+6reb, M.Greta 4+4reb+4ast Empoli - Patti 78-55 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Empoli. First ranked Empoli faced second-best Patti. Host Empoli (17-3) smashed guests from Patti (15-6) 78-55. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Patti. The former international guard Antonia Peresson (170-1995, college: Georgia Tech) stepped up and scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and swingman Anna Bambini (177-1999) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Marta Verona (174-1994) with 14 points and 8 rebounds and guard Sofia Moretti (170-2003) scored 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Empoli. They maintain first place with 17-3 record. Loser Patti keeps the second position with six games lost. Empoli will meet at home Cagliari (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Patti will play against Savona (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Empoli: A.Peresson 22+6reb+4ast, K.Stoichkova 11+4reb+2ast, M.Federica 11+1ast, A.Bambini 10+7reb+1ast, G.Patane 6+7reb, T.Cvijanovic 6+1reb+5ast Patti: M.Verona 14+8reb+1ast, M.Sofia 10+3reb+3ast, A.Botteghi 8+5reb, S.Sarni 8+7reb, K.Pilabere 5+5reb, L.Miccio 4+1reb+2ast |
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Serie A1. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bologna as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bologna defeated 6th ranked Campobasso at home 75-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Campobasso. Bologna shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. It was a good game for American forward Cheyenne Parker (193-1992, college: MTSU) who led her team to a victory with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Latvian forward Kitija Laksa (182-1996, college: S.Florida) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American swingman Robyn Parks (185-1992, college: VCU) replied with 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for Campobasso. Bologna (22-2) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Schio. Campobasso at the other side keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. Just two games before the end of Regular Season and it may be the most important game of the season next round when Campobasso faces Moncalieri trying to get back on the winning streak. Bologna will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Sassari on the road. Another exciting game for Crema (10-14) which hosted higher ranked Sassari (18-6). Eighth ranked Crema won 65-61. Worth to mention a great performance of Guinean forward Masseny Kaba (191-1998, college: UCF) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Raelin DAlie who added 11 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Joyner Holmes (191-1998, college: Texas) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Newly promoted Crema maintains eighth position with 10-14 record, which they share with San Martino. Sassari at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Crema will play against Faenza (#11) on the road in the next round. Sassari will play against the league's leader Bologna (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Ragusa (12-12) and Lucca (6-18), which took place in Ragusa. Higher ranked Ragusa lost at home to twelfth ranked Lucca 78-87 on Sunday. The winners were led by Helmi Tulonen who scored that evening 24 points and 8 rebounds. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by Kristine Anigwe did not help to save the game for Ragusa. Lucca moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Faenza. Loser Ragusa keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Lucca will meet bottom-ranked Brescia (#14) on the road in the next round. Ragusa will play against San Giovanni (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no big surprises in other games of round 24: Venezia beat Moncalieri on the road 79-66. San Martino destroyed Faenza on its own court 86-57. Valdarno unfortunately lost to San Giovanni in Sesto San Giovanni 52-70. The most impressive performance of 24th round was 16 points and 14 rebounds by Valeria Trucco of San Giovanni.
Ragusa - Lucca 78-87 Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Ragusa (12-12) and Lucca (6-18), which took place in Ragusa. Higher ranked Ragusa lost at home to twelfth ranked Lucca 78-87 on Sunday. Lucca looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Finnish center Helmi Tulonen (191-1998, college: Duquesne, agency: LBM Management) who scored that evening 24 points and 8 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and American guard Que Morrison (171, college: Georgia, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Lucca players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by British-American power forward Kristine Anigwe (193-1997, college: California) did not help to save the game for Ragusa. International point guard Beatrice Attura (170-1994, college: NSU, agency: LBM Management) added 19 points. Lucca moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Faenza. Loser Ragusa keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Lucca will meet bottom-ranked Brescia (#14) on the road in the next round. Ragusa will play against San Giovanni (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Lucca: H.Tulonen 24+8reb+3ast, S.Bocchetti 19+1reb+4ast, Q.Morrison 13+8reb+4ast, M.Miccoli 12+7reb+4ast, F.Sofia 9+2reb+2ast, C.Gilli 4+2reb+2ast Ragusa: K.Anigwe 21+8reb+3ast, B.Attura 19+3reb+3ast, K.Vitola 15+6reb+2ast, K.Hampton 9+6reb+2ast, N.Romeo 8+1reb+6ast, S.Ostarello 3+2reb+3ast Crema - Sassari 65-61 Another exciting game for Crema (10-14) which hosted higher ranked Sassari (18-6). Eighth ranked Crema won 65-61. Worth to mention a great performance of Guinean forward Masseny Kaba (191-1998, college: UCF) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Raelin DAlie (159-1987, college: Wisconsin, agency: LBM Management) who added 11 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Crema players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Joyner Holmes (191-1998, college: Texas) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Debora Carangelo (169-1992) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Newly promoted Crema maintains eighth position with 10-14 record, which they share with San Martino. Sassari at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Crema will play against Faenza (#11) on the road in the next round. Sassari will play against the league's leader Bologna (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Crema: M.Kaba 15+11reb, F.Melchiori 13+1reb+1ast, J.Dickey 12+3reb, R.D'Alie 11+4reb+4ast, B.Meresz 6+5reb, A.Conte 4+3reb+2ast Sassari: D.Carangelo 19+7reb+2ast, J.Holmes 13+12reb+4ast, E.Gustavsson 8+6reb, S.Toffolo 7+6reb, A.Makurat 6+5reb+3ast, G.Ciavarella 4+1reb Moncalieri - Venezia 66-79 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Venezia (20-4) beat on the road 10th ranked Moncalieri (7-17) 79-66 on Sunday. Venezia forced 19 Moncalieri turnovers. The winners were led by American forward Jessica Shepard (193-1996, college: Notre Dame) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and Belgian Antonia Delaere (181-1994) supported her with 13 points. Four Venezia players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) by American forward Kathryn Westbeld (190-1996, college: Notre Dame) did not help to save the game for Moncalieri. Her fellow American import guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St.) added 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Venezia maintains third position with 20-4 record having just two points less than leader Bologna. Moncalieri lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 17 games lost. Venezia will meet at home San Martino (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Moncalieri will play against Campobasso and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Venezia: J.Shepard 24+13reb+3ast, A.Kuier 13+5reb, A.Delaere 13+4reb+2ast, M.Santucci 10+1ast, S.Yasuma 8+2reb+5ast, F.Pan 7+1reb+2ast Moncalieri: K.Westbeld 17+12reb+5ast, C.Mitchell 14+4reb+1ast, Z.Sklepowicz 10+2ast, S.Sagerer 8+6reb, L.Katshitshi 6+5reb, C.Giacomelli 6+3reb San Martino - Faenza 86-57 Rather expected game when 11th ranked Faenza (6-18) was smashed by ninth ranked San Martino (10-14) in San Martino di L 86-57 on Sunday. San Martino dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Faenza's 26. San Martino forced 22 Faenza turnovers and had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American forward Dejza James (185-1995, college: Arizona) who scored that evening 19 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Delicia Washington (178-1997, college: Clemson) supported her with 18 points and 4 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by Nigerian forward Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah (188-1997, college: Northwestern) did not help to save the game for Faenza. Point guard Rosa Cupido (167-1992) added 7 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Martino moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Crema. Faenza lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with Lucca. San Martino will meet higher ranked Venezia (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Faenza will play against Crema (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: San Martino: D.James 19+7reb+2ast, D.Washington 18+3reb+2ast, S.Pastrello 12+5reb+4ast, I.Milazzo 9+3reb+7ast, A.Kaczmarczyk 9+1reb+2ast, N.Dedic 8+7reb+1ast Faenza: P.Kunaiyi-Akpanah 18+7reb, S.Hinriksdottir 12+1reb+1ast, R.Cupido 7+3reb+5ast, S.Campisano 6+2reb, E.Policari 5+3reb+2ast, B.Baldi 3+3reb Bologna - Campobasso 75-66 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bologna as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bologna defeated 6th ranked Campobasso at home 75-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Campobasso. Bologna shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. It was a good game for American forward Cheyenne Parker (193-1992, college: MTSU) who led her team to a victory with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Latvian forward Kitija Laksa (182-1996, college: S.Florida) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Four Bologna players scored in double figures. American swingman Robyn Parks (185-1992, college: VCU) replied with 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and guard Stefania Trimboli (176-1996) added 8 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Campobasso. Bologna (22-2) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Schio. Campobasso at the other side keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. Just two games before the end of Regular Season and it may be the most important game of the season next round when Campobasso faces Moncalieri trying to get back on the winning streak. Bologna will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Sassari on the road. Top scorers: Bologna: C.Parker 16+5reb+3ast, K.Laksa 16+4reb+2ast, P.Francesca 13+1reb+2ast, A.Orsili 11+3reb+4ast, I.Rupert 8+8reb+1ast, B.Del Pero 6+3reb Campobasso: R.Parks 33+7reb+1ast, S.Trimboli 8+8reb+1ast, M.Milapie 8+5reb+1ast, A.Togliani 7+6reb+1ast, F.Abdi 5, Q.Blanca 4 San Giovanni - Valdarno 70-52 Very predictable result when fifth ranked San Giovanni (16-8) won against 13th ranked Valdarno (4-20) in Sesto San Giovanni 70-52 on Sunday. San Giovanni outrebounded Valdarno 40-21 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by the former international center Valeria Trucco (191-1999, agency: LBM Management) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Tinara Moore (189-1996, college: CMU) supported her with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds by Australian guard Madeleine Garrick (180-1992) did not help to save the game for Valdarno. Swedish Elsa Paulsson-Glantz (185-1995, college: Southeastern) added 11 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Giovanni have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 16-8 record. Newly promoted Valdarno keeps the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. San Giovanni will meet Ragusa (#7) on the road in the next round. Valdarno will play against the league's second-placed Schio (#2) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: San Giovanni: V.Trucco 16+14reb+2ast, M.Gorini 13+1reb+3ast, T.Moore 12+5reb+3ast, A.Begic 8+5reb, C.Dotto 7+3reb+2ast, S.Holmes 7+5reb+2ast Valdarno: M.Garrick 18+6reb+2ast, E.Paulsson-Glantz 11+3reb+3ast, L.Schwienbacher 6+1reb+1ast, M.Lazzaro 5+1reb, L.Missanelli 3+1reb+1ast, E.Tassinari 3+2reb |
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| Tokashiki's double-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had a double-double of 32 points and 11 rebounds, while her team outclassed Chanson V-M (#7, 13-11) with 44-point margin 111-67. Eneos S. maintains the 4th position in Japanese WJBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Eneos S. will need more victories to improve their 16-6 record. Tokashiki has many years of experience at Eneos S., through which she has constantly improved. Tokashiki has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (2nd best: 20.9ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 11.1rpg) and averages solid 2.1bpg and 72.2% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Daramee Malem-Doi (187-C-1997) of Hitachi Cougars. She is Senegalese center in her 4th season at Hitachi Cougars. In the last game Malem-Doi recorded impressive double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds. Of course she led Hitachi Cougars to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Himeji E. (#13, 4-20) 93-71. Hitachi Cougars' 8th position in the standings has not changed. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 12-12 record is not bad and everything may still change. Malem-Doi is one of the most experienced players at Hitachi Cougars and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.9ppg (#3). She also registered 9.2 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to center Maki Takada (185-C-1989) of league's second-best Denso I.. Takada scored 23 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). Despite Takada's great performance Denso I. lost 64-67 to #3 ranked Mitsubishi K.. But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. Denso I. had another "accident". It may be a crucial game and cause dropping from the group of top ranked teams. The record is still good, but 4th lost game is hopefully really an accident. Takada's teammates are also very good. That's why having such high stats is even more impressive. Takada has a great season in Japan. After 24 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.5ppg (7th best) and rebounds with 7.8rpg (7th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Yuka Kosuge (181-PF-1991) of Mitsubishi K. - 18 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Moeko Nagaoka (183-F-1993) of Eneos S. - 18 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Akaho Himawari (184-C-1998) of Denso I. - 15 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Rui Machida (162-PG-1993) of Fujitsu RW - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Sayako Owase (177-G/F-1997) of Haneda V. - 11 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Yuki Nakano (181-C/F-1996) of Hitachi Cougars - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 10. June Mineharu (171-SG-1999) of Aishin AW - 13 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Talented Liya Umerova (166-PG-2002) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Irtysh and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 3 (Second Stage). The 20-year old playmaker had the game-high 13 points adding eight rebounds and seven assists for Irtysh in her team's victory, helping them to beat Caspiy Aktau (#5, 7-12) 66-58. Irtysh maintains the 4th position in their group in Kazakhstan D1. Irtysh is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 11th lost game this season out of 20 games. Umerova has many years of experience at Irtysh, through which she has constantly improved. Umerova has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in assists (5th best: 4.7apg). The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Russian center Alexandra Plyasova (194-C-1987) of Group B best team Aktobe. Plyasova impressed basketball fans with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. It was enough for Aktobe to edge Okzhetpes (11-9) by 4 points 63-59. The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Plyasova is one of the most experienced players at Aktobe and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Julia Kovalchuk (161-G-2007) of Barsy Atyr. (#5). Kovalchuk showcased her all-around game by recording 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the last round. Despite Kovalchuk's great performance Barsy Atyr. lost 51-60 to Shymkent (#3, 6-14). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. Kovalchuk has a very solid season. In 19 games in Kazakhstan she scored 10.5ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Inga Manucharyan (177-G-2000) of Aktobe - 21 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Dilnaz Yerkebay (179-SG-2003) of Tomiris - 13 points and 9 rebounds 6. Darya Vinogradova) of Barsy Atyr. - 8 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Ganna Rulyova (183-F/C-1986) of Turan - 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Yekaterina Gammer (174-SG-2003) of Irtysh - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Kamila Amanzholova (163-PG-2004) of Okzhetpes - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Zalina Kurazova (185-F-1985) of Turan - 10 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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| Noblet's double-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had a double-double of 30 points and 15 rebounds, while her team beat Racers (#3, 3-1) 77-72. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Thanks to this victory Quetzales moved-up to the 4th position in Mexican LMBPF. Quetzales is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 2-2 record. Noblet just recently signed at Quetzales, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Noblet has impressive league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 25.8ppg and leads league in rebounds with 13.3rpg. Noblet is in league's top in and averages solid 2.3spg and 50.0% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was Paola Beltran (164-PG-1994) of Mexcaltecas. She is international guard in her first season at Mexcaltecas. In the last game Beltran recorded impressive double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Mexcaltecas lost that game 69-74 to Lenadoras (1-5). The season 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. Beltran is one of the most experienced players at Mexcaltecas and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 23.5ppg (#2). Her other stats are also decent: 5.5rpg and 3.7apg. Third place about best performers goes to guard Mayra Gil (174-G-2003) of league's second-best Mieleras. Gil scored 21 points and grabbed fifteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Gil's great performance Mieleras lost 75-86 to #1 ranked Teporacas. But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Mieleras needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 4 victories and 2 lost games. Gil has a great season in Mexico. After only 6 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.3ppg (5th best) and rebounds with 8.3rpg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Daniela Soto (177-F/G-1995) of Racers - 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Aniese Palmore (165-PG-1994) of Quetzales - 27 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-1993) of Teporacas - 17 points and 8 rebounds 7. Briahanna Jackson (168-G-1993) of Teporacas - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Ana Calderon) of Mieleras - 11 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Megan Garcia (173-G) of Lenadoras - 13 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Valeria Munoz (164-PG-1996) of Mieleras - 11 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Best players of Montenegrin Prva A round 17 - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Experienced Serbian Marija Petrovic (1990) put on an amazing game in the last round for Niksic and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 17. The 32-year old had the game-high 39 points adding four rebounds and three assists for Niksic in her team's victory, helping them to crush Herceg Novi (#3, 8-8) with 19-point margin 94-75. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Niksic maintains the 4th position in Montenegrin Prva A. Niksic is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 5-11 record. In the team's last game Petrovic had a remarkable 85.7% from 2-point range and got seven three-pointers out of 14 attempts. It was one of impressive evenings for her as usually she does not deliver so high stats. Petrovic has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in assists (7th best: 4.2apg) and averages solid 54.2% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Serbian forward Aleksandra Muzevic (179-F-2001) of Herceg Novi. Muzevic impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 43 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as Herceg Novi lost that game 75-94 to slightly lower-ranked Niksic (#4, 5-11). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Herceg Novi still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. Her team's 8-8 record is not bad at all. Muzevic is a newcomer at Herceg Novi and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was another Niksic's star - international swingman Milena Jaksic (178-F/G-1998). Jaksic showcased her all-around game by recording 24 points, ten rebounds and five assists in the last round. She was another key player of Niksic, helping her team with a 94-75 easy win against #3 ranked Herceg Novi. The chances of Niksic not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 11 games, recording just five victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Jaksic could try to bring Niksic's a little bit higher in the standings. Jaksic has individually a great season in Montenegro. After 14 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.2ppg (2nd best) and assists with 4.2apg (6th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Ljube Andric (183-F-2007) of Primorje - 17 points and 13 rebounds 5. Andjela Lalovic (190-C-1999) of Niksic - 14 points and 9 rebounds 6. Tea Grabovica) of Primorje - 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Zoja Canovic (172-G-2005) of Niksic - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists 8. Marija Lekovic (170-PG-2003) of Buducnost - 15 points and 6 assists 9. Andjela Rakocevic (182-C-2007) of Decic - 12 points and 7 rebounds 10. Sofija Letic) of Herceg Novi - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| 1Liga Round 24 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in 1Liga. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most interesting game of round 24 was a home defeat of 7th ranked J.Gora (12-10) by sixth ranked Rybnik (13-9) who outscored them by 28 points 73-45. Rybnik forced 21 J.Gora turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Paulina Majda (172-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and Beata Jurczynska (181-1995) who added 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international center Martyna Koc (193-1983) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 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. Rybnik moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Pol.Krakow and Swarzedz. Newly promoted J.Gora keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Rybnik is looking forward to face Pol.Krakow (#5) at home in the next round. J.Gora will play against Swarzedz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Krakow. Third ranked Bochnia (17-5) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Pol.Krakow (13-9) 75-73 in the fight for the third place. The winners were led by power forward Anna Krawiec (182-1995) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Katarzyna Kocaj supported her with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Even 24 points by forward Weronika Wozniak (180-1998) did not help to save the game for Pol.Krakow. Bochnia have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-5 record having six points less than leader Sokolow P. Pol.Krakow at the other side keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Swarzedz and Rybnik. Bochnia will play against league's second-placed Poznan MUKS at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pol.Krakow will play against Rybnik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between Top Four teams took place in Sokolow Podlaski. First ranked host Sokolow P. (19-3) smashed 3rd ranked Pol.Gdansk (16-7) 88-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pol.Gdansk. The best player for the winners was Kinga Dzierbicka who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominika Ullmann who recorded 28 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sokolow P. maintains first position with 19-3 record, which they share with Poznan MUKS. Loser Pol.Gdansk keeps the third place with seven games lost. Sokolow P. will meet Lomianki (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pol.Gdansk will play against GTK Gdynia (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Pabianice won against Wolomin on the opponent's court 87-78. AZS UW managed to outperform Plock in a home game 63-59. Bydgoszcz was rolled over AZS UG on the road 75-56. GTK Gdynia crushed Olsztyn on its own court 96-60. Lomianki beat LKS Lodz in a road game 53-46. Sleza 2 lost to Widzew at home 52-64. Katy Wrocl. unfortunately lost to Poznan MUKS on the opponent's court 68-75. Gorzow Wlkp. II was rolled over Wisla Krakow in a home game 46-101. Enea AZS II P. crushed Aleksandrow L. on the road 88-51. Katy Wrocl. smashed Aleksandrow L. on its own court 99-71. Pol.Gdansk destroyed AZS UMCS II in a road game 83-46. The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks by Natalia Rutkowska of Pol.Gdansk.
Wolomin - Pabianice 78-87 Very expected game when 10th ranked Wolomin (7-15) was defeated at home by second ranked Pabianice (18-4) 87-78 on Saturday. Pabianice made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game, while Wolomin only scored nine points from the stripe. Pabianice looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Magdalena Grzelak (185-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Point guard Aleksandra Janiak (172-1991) chipped in 22 points and 9 assists. Four Pabianice players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Zuzanna Ciecierska (178-2002) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and guard Weronika Nowakowska (169-1998) added 14 points respectively. Pabianice have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-4 record having five points less than leader Sokolow P. Loser Wolomin dropped to the ninth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Pabianice will meet Plock (#6) on the road in the next round. Wolomin will play against LKS Lodz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Wolomin: C.Zuzanna 22+14reb, W.Nowakowska 14+3reb+3ast, K.Cimoch 10+5reb+1ast, B.Natalia 10+2reb+2ast, Z.Daria 9+2reb+6ast, B.Anna 6+4reb+6ast Pabianice: M.Grzelak 27+12reb+2ast, A.Janiak 22+4reb+9ast, N.Danych 16+3reb+1ast, N.Lopinska 11+5reb+9ast, K.Pola 9+5reb+1ast, P.Kirsz 2+2reb+2ast AZS UW - Plock 63-59 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Warszawa where seventh ranked AZS UW (11-11) defeated 6th ranked Plock (11-10) 63-59 on Saturday. AZS UW forced 27 Plock turnovers. Strangely Plock outrebounded AZS UW 45-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Weronika Karpiszuk (175-1998) who scored 21 points and 6 assists. Zuzanna Wrzesien (172-1996) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominika Paczoska (168-1999) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and Patrycja Kaczor (170-1994) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. AZS UW maintains seventh position with 11-11 record, which they share with Katy Wrocl. Loser Plock keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. AZS UW will meet Bydgoszcz (#13) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Plock will play against GTK Gdynia (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Plock: P.Kaczor 17+6reb+2ast, E.Canert 12+4reb+2ast, D.Paczoska 11+12reb+2ast, L.Kotonowicz 8+4reb+6ast, K.Potraca 6+6reb+4ast, B.Joanna 2+1reb+1ast AZS UW: W.Karpiszuk 21+1reb+6ast, Z.Wrzesien 17+3reb+4ast, N.Bucyk 11+3reb+2ast, I.Zdrodowska 4+2reb+3ast, P.Malgorzata 4+2reb, J.Rudenko 3+5reb AZS UG - Bydgoszcz 75-56 Not a big story in a game in Gdansk where 13th ranked Bydgoszcz (4-18) was rolled over by eighth ranked AZS UG (10-12) 75-56 on Sunday. AZS UG outrebounded Bydgoszcz 50-38 including a 43-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Bydgoszcz's players. The best player for the winners was Klaudia Walkowska (172-2002) who scored 21 points. Daria Ryzinska (184-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Martyna Fabianowska (16-2004) who recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Zuzanna Krupa (187-2001) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Bydgoszcz's coach Piotr Fedder rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. AZS UG maintains eighth position with 10-12 record. Bydgoszcz lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth place with 18 games lost. AZS UG will meet AZS UMCS II (#12) in the next round. Bydgoszcz will play against AZS UW and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bydgoszcz: F.Martyna 15+6reb+3ast, Z.Aleksandra 10+1reb+1ast, K.Zuzanna 10+5reb, J.Julia 9+5reb, S.Roksana 5+5reb+2ast, M.Alicja 4+9reb AZS UG: W.Klaudia 21+4reb+2ast, P.Alicja 10+3reb+5ast, R.Daria 10+11reb+2ast, G.Julia 9+2reb+2ast, K.Ewelina 8+11reb+3ast, P.Karolina 7+1reb GTK Gdynia - Olsztyn 96-60 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked GTK Gdynia (13-8) outscored at home one of their biggest challengers Olsztyn (13-10) 96-60 on Saturday. GTK Gdynia forced 19 Olsztyn turnovers and outrebounded them 45-30 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Olsztyn's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when GTK Gdynia made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was power forward Marta Marcinkowska (182-1998) who scored 37 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Power forward Magdalena Szulc (182-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Four GTK Gdynia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Aleksandra Monko (183-1998) who recorded a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and forward Karolina Gizynska (186-2001) added 18 points respectively. 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. GTK Gdynia moved-up to fourth place. Loser Olsztyn dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. GTK Gdynia will meet Plock (#6) on the road in the next round. Olsztyn will have a break next round. Top scorers: Olsztyn: A.Monko 33+10reb, G.Karolina 18+3reb+1ast, P.Nikola 8+3reb+2ast, B.Izabela 1+2reb, S.Zofia 0, P.Daliga 0+7reb+3ast GTK Gdynia: M.Marcinkowska 37+8reb+3ast, G.Agata 13+2reb, S.Wiktoria 13+4reb+1ast, M.Szulc 11+13reb+1ast, Z.Weronika 9+2reb, W.Julia 5+2ast Sokolow P. - Pol.Gdansk 88-63 The game between Top Four teams took place in Sokolow Podlaski. First ranked host Sokolow P. (19-3) smashed 3rd ranked Pol.Gdansk (16-7) 88-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pol.Gdansk. Sokolow P. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Pol.Gdansk's 32 and made 28-of-34 free shots (82.4 percent) during the game. Sokolow P. forced 28 Pol.Gdansk turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Pol.Gdansk's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Kinga Dzierbicka (168-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Belarusian Vialeta Kiulyak (187-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Five Sokolow P. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Dominika Ullmann (170-2005) who recorded 28 points and center Natalia Rutkowska (185-2006) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively. 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. Sokolow P. maintains first position with 19-3 record, which they share with Poznan MUKS. Loser Pol.Gdansk keeps the third place with seven games lost. Sokolow P. will meet Lomianki (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pol.Gdansk will play against GTK Gdynia (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pol.Gdansk: U.Dominika 28+2reb+3ast, F.Wanesa 11+1reb+2ast, R.Natalia 7+6reb+1ast, G.Lucja 5+6reb+2ast, C.Martyna 4+7reb, G.Daria 3+1reb+4ast Sokolow P.: Z.Szczesniak 19+5reb+4ast, V.Kiulyak 18+10reb+3ast, K.Dzierbicka 16+5reb+10ast, A.Iwaniuk 10+5reb, J.Kosalewicz 10+5reb+5ast, K.Zieniewska 8+1reb+2ast LKS Lodz - Lomianki 46-53 There was a minor upset when 9th ranked LKS Lodz (7-14) was defeated at home by twelfth ranked Lomianki (7-15) 53-46 on Saturday. Lomianki had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Maja Kusiak (174-2006) who scored 15 points. Swingman Karolina Ulan (182-2005) chipped in 6 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Marta Piatek (190-1989) who recorded 12 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Angelika Kowalska (179-1992) added 18 points respectively. Lomianki moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted LKS Lodz keeps the ninth position with 14 games lost. Lomianki will meet at home league's leader Sokolow P. in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. LKS Lodz will play against AZS UMCS II (#12) in Lublin and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: LKS Lodz: A.Kowalska 18+3reb, M.Piatek 12+9reb+2ast, P.Weronika 6+7reb+4ast, D.Aleksandra 4+2reb+1ast, M.Kawczynska 4+3reb+4ast, P.Karolina 2+5reb+2ast Lomianki: K.Maja 15+3reb+2ast, B.Maria 9+6reb, W.Klaudia 7+6reb+2ast, U.Karolina 6+8reb+3ast, A.Justyna 4+10reb+1ast, W.Wiktoria 4+3reb+1ast Sleza 2 - Widzew 52-64 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Wroclaw where tenth ranked Widzew (7-15) won against 9th ranked Sleza 2 (7-15) 64-52 on Monday. The best player for the winners was guard Anna Kudelska (169-1998) who scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Natalia Gzinka (178-1998) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Martyna Kurkowiak (187-2003) who recorded 8 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and Ukrainian Khrystyna Kulesha (185-2004) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Widzew moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Sleza 2. Widzew will meet higher ranked Katy Wrocl. (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sleza 2 will play against Aleksandrow L. in Aleksandrow Lodzki and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sleza 2: K.Khrystyna 16+10reb, K.Martyna 8+15reb+5ast, P.Sara 8+2reb+1ast, M.Aleksandra 8+3reb+2ast, S.Agnieszka 7+1reb+4ast, R.Adrianna 5+5reb Widzew: A.Kudelska 21+5reb+3ast, N.Gzinka 18+8reb+2ast, M.Aida 13+3reb+1ast, B.Emilia 5+6reb, K.Wiktoria 2+3reb+1ast, J.Bandoch 2+10reb Poznan MUKS - Katy Wrocl. 75-68 Very expected game when 8th ranked Katy Wrocl. (11-11) was defeated on the road by second ranked Poznan MUKS (19-3) 75-68 on Saturday. Poznan MUKS made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was center Nicola Batura (183-2004) who scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Patrycja Klatt (170-1996) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Barbara Lachacz (170-1998) who recorded 15 points and 9 rebounds and forward Aleksandra Lata (180-1992) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Poznan MUKS have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sokolow P. Loser Katy Wrocl. dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with AZS UW. Poznan MUKS will meet Bochnia (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Katy Wrocl. will play against Widzew (#10) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Katy Wrocl.: A.Lata 18+6reb+1ast, L.Barbara 15+9reb+3ast, A.Lukasik 13+9reb+1ast, T.Patrycja 11+3reb+7ast, K.Konstancja 8+5reb+2ast, M.Pioro 2+4reb+1ast Poznan MUKS: B.Nicola 20+8reb, B.Aleksandra 18+3reb+3ast, P.Klatt 17+4reb+6ast, D.Marta 10+3reb+3ast, W.Zuzanna 4+4reb, S.Kornelia 4+5reb+1ast Pol.Krakow - Bochnia 73-75 Important game to mention about took place in Krakow. Third ranked Bochnia (17-5) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Pol.Krakow (13-9) 75-73 in the fight for the third place. Bochnia outrebounded Pol.Krakow 44-30 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by power forward Anna Krawiec (182-1995) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and center Katarzyna Kocaj (188-1998) supported her with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Bochnia players scored in double figures. Even 24 points by forward Weronika Wozniak (180-1998) did not help to save the game for Pol.Krakow. Power forward Angelika Kuras (183-1992) added 9 points and 14 rebounds. Bochnia have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-5 record having six points less than leader Sokolow P. Pol.Krakow at the other side keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Swarzedz and Rybnik. Bochnia will play against league's second-placed Poznan MUKS at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pol.Krakow will play against Rybnik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pol.Krakow: W.Wozniak 24+2reb+3ast, N.Lawicka 20+4reb, M.Weronika 13+4reb+6ast, A.Kuras 9+14reb+1ast, K.Alicja 5+1reb+2ast, N.Popiol 2+3reb+2ast Bochnia: A.Krawiec 18+13reb+3ast, K.Kocaj 16+11reb+1ast, M.Szkop 12+3reb+3ast, M.Zuchora 11+5reb+4ast, A.Grabska 8+3reb+3ast, A.Plucinska 6+5reb+3ast J.Gora - Rybnik 45-73 The most interesting game of round 24 was a home defeat of 7th ranked J.Gora (12-10) by sixth ranked Rybnik (13-9) who outscored them by 28 points 73-45. Rybnik forced 21 J.Gora turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Paulina Majda (172-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and Beata Jurczynska (181-1995) who added 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Rybnik players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international center Martyna Koc (193-1983) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and power forward Aleksandra Lorenz (186-1999) scored 4 points and 11 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. Rybnik moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Pol.Krakow and Swarzedz. Newly promoted J.Gora keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Rybnik is looking forward to face Pol.Krakow (#5) at home in the next round. J.Gora will play against Swarzedz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: J.Gora: M.Koc 19+15reb+1ast, A.Szloser 8+4reb+3ast, L.Patrycja 8+3reb+2ast, P.Aleksandra 6+2reb+3ast, L.Aleksandra 4+11reb+1ast, W.Blanka 0+2reb+2ast Rybnik: B.Dominika 19+2reb+1ast, P.Majda 19+6reb+10ast, B.Jurczynska 12+10reb+3ast, R.Natalia 12+4reb+1ast, K.Klaudia 7+9reb+2ast, H.Paulina 2+1reb+1ast Gorzow Wlkp. II - Wisla Krakow 46-101 Very predictable result in Gorzow Wielkopolski where first ranked Wisla Krakow (22-1) smashed 12th ranked Gorzow Wlkp. II (3-19) 101-46 on Saturday. Wisla Krakow dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Gorzow Wlkp. II's 20. Wisla Krakow forced 29 Gorzow Wlkp. II turnovers and outrebounded them 35-23 including a 27-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Wisla Krakow looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Gorzow Wlkp. II's players. The best player for the winners was Martyna Stasiuk (178-1989) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Paulina Kuczynska (177-1997) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Wisla Krakow players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Paula Duchnowska (172-1999) who recorded 21 points and 8 rebounds and forward Weronika Steblecka (185-2005) added 8 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Wisla Krakow have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 22-1 record. Gorzow Wlkp. II lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Wisla Krakow will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gorzow Wlkp. II will play against Enea AZS II P. (#11) in Ponzan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Gorzow Wlkp. II: P.Duchnowska 21+8reb+2ast, S.Weronika 8+3reb+2ast, L.Julia 7+2reb, L.Iga 4+6reb, M.Julita 3+1ast, L.Julia 3+1reb Wisla Krakow: B.Kornelia 23+1reb+3ast, P.Kuczynska 19+5reb+4ast, M.Stasiuk 19+10reb+4ast, E.Jackowska 14+6reb+3ast, J.Natkaniec 8+3reb+5ast, K.Aleksandra 6+2reb+2ast Aleksandrow L. - Enea AZS II P. 51-88 Not a big story in a game in Aleksandrow Lodzki where 13th ranked Aleksandrow L. (1-21) was rolled over by eleventh ranked Enea AZS II P. (6-17) 88-51 on Saturday. Enea AZS II P. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Aleksandrow L.'s 32. Enea AZS II P. forced 29 Aleksandrow L. turnovers and outrebounded them 47-23 including a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Patrycja Tomaszkiewicz (170-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Guard Martyna Glowczak (175-2007) chipped in 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Enea AZS II P. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Joanna Szeklicka (189-2005) who recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds and forward Weronika Brzycka (180-2005) added 9 points and 4 assists respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Enea AZS II P. maintains eleventh position with 6-17 record. Aleksandrow L. lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 21 games lost. Enea AZS II P. will meet at home Gorzow Wlkp. II (#12) in the next round. Aleksandrow L. will play against Sleza 2 and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Aleksandrow L.: S.Joanna 14+7reb+2ast, T.Zuzanna 10+2reb, B.Weronika 9+1reb+4ast, W.Laura 8+1reb+1ast, A.Natalia 4+3reb, L.Barbara 3+2reb Enea AZS II P.: T.Patrycja 20+11reb+3ast, B.Lena 17+3reb, G.Martyna 14+3reb+5ast, K.Julia 12+3reb+4ast, H.Wiktoria 9+6reb, R.Julia 8+2reb Round 19Katy Wrocl. - Aleksandrow L. 99-71Everything went according to plan in Katy Wroclawskie where eighth ranked Katy Wrocl. (11-11) outscored 13th ranked Aleksandrow L. (1-21) 99-71 on Wednesday. Katy Wrocl. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Aleksandrow L. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Aleksandrow L.'s players. The best player for the winners was guard Martyna Pioro (174-1996, college: Davenport) who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Forward Aleksandra Lata (180-1992) chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Joanna Szeklicka (189-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and forward Oliwia Beben (175-2005) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Aleksandrow L.'s coach Bartosz Slominski gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Katy Wrocl. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with AZS UW. Aleksandrow L. lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 21 games lost. Katy Wrocl. will meet at home Widzew (#10) in the next round. Aleksandrow L. will play against Sleza 2 and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Aleksandrow L.: B.Oliwia 17+6reb+3ast, S.Joanna 16+12reb+1ast, T.Zuzanna 10+3reb+1ast, B.Weronika 10+8reb+3ast, L.Barbara 8+2ast, S.Maja 6+5reb Katy Wrocl.: A.Lata 22+2reb+3ast, M.Pioro 22+7reb+7ast, L.Barbara 15+6reb+3ast, W.Kazimierowicz 11+4reb+3ast, A.Lukasik 10+5reb+2ast, K.Konstancja 9+8reb+2ast AZS UMCS II - Pol.Gdansk 46-83 There was no surprise in Lublin where 11th ranked AZS UMCS II (6-15) was outplayed by third ranked Pol.Gdansk (16-7) 83-46 on Saturday. Pol.Gdansk dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to AZS UMCS II's 20 and made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They outrebounded AZS UMCS II 56-26 including a 29-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pol.Gdansk made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was center Natalia Rutkowska (185-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks. Guard Dominika Ullmann (170-2005) chipped in 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Michella Nassisi (173-2005) who recorded 18 points and center Martyna Goszczynska (186-2004) added 5 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pol.Gdansk have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-7 record having six points less than leader Sokolow P. Loser AZS UMCS II dropped to the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Pol.Gdansk will meet at home GTK Gdynia (#4) in the next round. AZS UMCS II will play against LKS Lodz (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: AZS UMCS II: N.Michella 18+4reb+2ast, Z.Maja 7+1reb+1ast, K.Anita 6+1reb, G.Martyna 5+7reb+1ast, K.Zofia 4, M.Zuzanna 3+5reb+1ast Pol.Gdansk: U.Dominika 22+7reb+4ast, R.Natalia 19+17reb+3ast, W.Julia 11+4reb+1ast, K.Melanie 9+7reb+1ast, F.Wanesa 7+3reb+4ast, G.Daria 6+2reb+3ast |
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She had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds, while her team outclassed Paterna (#7, 13-12) with 28-point margin 63-35. Zamarat maintains the 2nd position in Spanish league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Zamarat will need more victories to improve their 19-6 record. It's Ezeigbo's second year at Zamarat and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Robert Morris University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Ezeigbo is in league's top in points (3rd best: 15.9ppg), rebounds (4th best: 9.4rpg) and averages solid 57.4% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Celia Fiorotto (186-F/C-1992) of Picken Claret. She is Argentinian forward in her first season at Picken Claret. In the last game Fiorotto recorded impressive 18 points and 7 rebounds. Of course she led Picken Claret to another comfortable win 71-57 over slightly lower-ranked Cordoba (#16, 3-23) being unquestionably team leader. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Picken Claret keeps 15th position. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-17 record. Fiorotto is a newcomer at Picken Claret and despite she is not a team leader yet, every game she becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. Third place about best performers goes to Julie Dacosta (1999, agency: The French Family Consulting) of Adareva (#12). Dacosta scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds. She was a key player of Adareva, leading her team to a 66-59 win against slightly higher-ranked Estepona (#10, 11-15). Dacosta has a very solid season. In 24 games in Spain she scored 13.1ppg. She also has 6.7rpg and FGP: 55.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Murjanatu Musa (187-C-2000) of Celta Zorka - 14 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Diana Cabrera (186-C-1993) of Ardoi - 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Jenna Allen (190-C-1997) of Ferrol - 25 points and 3 rebounds 7. Agustina Leiva) of Lima-Horta - 19 points and 6 rebounds 8. Marina Gea (172-G-2001) of Celta Zorka - 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Camille Zimmerman (185-F-1995) of Cordoba - 16 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Maria Davydova (190-F/C-1993) of Joventut - 11 points and 10 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 5 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most shocking disappointment of round 24 was a road defeat of higher ranked Zaragoza (17-8) to eighth ranked Estudiantes (12-13) 76-63. They made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Estudiantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Maria Erauncetamurguil (185-1998) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and swingman Maria Espin (180-1989) who added 20 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. The best for the losing side was German Leonie Fiebich (193-2000) with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Estudiantes moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cadi La Seu. Zaragoza at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Estudiantes is looking forward to face Ensino (#11) in Lugo in the next round where they are favorite. Zaragoza will play at home against Jairis (#14) and is hoping to win this game. Bottom-ranked Tenerife managed to get a third victory, breaking the eleven-game losing streak. This time they won against eleventh-ranked IDK Eustotren in San Cristobal 72-67. The winners were led by American guard Aisha Sheppard (175-1998, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Green Sports Management) who scored that evening 23 points and Izaskun Garcia supported her with 8 points and 4 assists. Tenerife's coach Claudio Garcia used entire bench in such tough game. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by Mali center Mariam Coulibaly (192-1997, agency: Areus Sports) did not help to save the game for IDK Eustotren. Tenerife maintains sixteenth position with 3-22 record. IDK Eustotren lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Ensino and Gran Canaria. Tenerife will play against higher ranked Girona (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. IDK Eustotren will play against Leganes (#15) and hopes to get back on the winning track. LF Endesa top team - Valencia (22-4) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed fifteenth ranked Leganes (7-18) 91-59. The best player for the winners was Leticia Romero who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Valencia's coach Ruben Burgos felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Vionise Pierre-Louis who recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Valencia have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 22-4 record. Leganes lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 18 games lost. Valencia will meet at home Bembibre (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leganes will play against IDK Eustotren (#12) in San Sebastian and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Gran Canaria lost to Bembibre on the opponent's court 72-78. Gernika managed to outperform Araski in a home game 64-58. Girona managed to beat Ensino on the road 72-58. Jairis was defeated by Cadi La Seu on its own court 50-66. Avenida beat Barca CBS in Salamanca 68-50. Avenida destroyed Araski at home 83-46. Valencia outscored Leganes on the opponent's court 91-59. The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Alexis Prince of Avenida.
Bembibre - Gran Canaria 78-72 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Bembibre and 11th ranked Gran Canaria had identical 10-14 record. This time Bembibre used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Las Palmas 78-72 on Saturday night. Bembibre made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Gran Canaria turnovers. Strangely Gran Canaria outrebounded Bembibre 49-34 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American swingman Erin Whalen (185, college: Dayton) who scored 23 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Swingman Ainhoa Lacorzana (179-2000) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Bembibre's coach Pepe Vazquez used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Mali power forward Sika Kone (190-2002) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 23 rebounds and Czech guard Petra Holesinska (178-1997, college: UNC) added 25 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Bembibre (11-14) moved-up to tenth place. Loser Gran Canaria keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Ensino and IDK Eustotren. Bembibre will meet league's leader Valencia on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gran Canaria will play against Gernika (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Gran Canaria: P.Holesinska 25+6reb+2ast, S.Kone 23+23reb, V.Nesbitt 9+5reb+3ast, T.Scaife 7+3reb+4ast, S.Fall 6+7reb+1ast, R.Hollivay 2+4reb+2ast Bembibre: E.Whalen 23+4reb+1ast, A.Lacorzana 18+5reb+1ast, A.Palma 10+3reb+1ast, L.Westerik 9+5reb+3ast, A.Aijanen 5+4reb+1ast, H.Lopez 5 Gernika - Araski 64-58 The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Gernika's (14-11) home victory over 6th ranked Araski (12-14) 64-58 on Saturday. Gernika made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Strangely Araski outrebounded Gernika 41-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Croatian forward Andrijana Cvitkovic (190-1994, college: Dayton) who scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Sandra Ygueravide (172-1984) chipped in 16 points. Gernika's coach Anna Montanana used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Tanaya Atkinson (183-1996, college: Temple) who recorded 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Finnish forward Annika Holopainen (188-1993, college: ODU) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Gernika have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 14-11 record. Loser Araski dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. Gernika will meet Gran Canaria (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Araski will play against the league's second-placed Avenida (#2) in Salamanca and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Araski: T.Atkinson 12+5reb+5ast, M.Asurmendi 10+2reb+3ast, A.Holopainen 9+6reb, A.Txell 8+2reb, M.Diarra 8+5reb, C.White 5+10reb Gernika: S.Ygueravide 16+1reb+2ast, A.Cvitkovic 14+8reb+2ast, S.Gomes 10+8reb+1ast, R.Buch 8+1reb+2ast, J.Wojta 6+2reb, I.Ariztimuno 3+3reb+1ast Leganes - Valencia 59-91 LF Endesa top team - Valencia (22-4) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed fifteenth ranked Leganes (7-18) 91-59. Valencia forced 26 Leganes turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Leticia Romero (173-1995, college: FSU) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). International point guard Angela Salvadores (178-1997, college: Duke) chipped in 14 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Five Valencia players scored in double figures. Valencia's coach Ruben Burgos felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Vionise Pierre-Louis (193-1995, college: Oklahoma) who recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and her fellow American import point guard Michaela Houser (170-1991, college: Purdue) added 5 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals respectively. Valencia have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 22-4 record. Leganes lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 18 games lost. Valencia will meet at home Bembibre (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leganes will play against IDK Eustotren (#12) in San Sebastian and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Leganes: V.Pierre-Louis 22+5reb, M.Jankovic 11, L.Garcia 7+3reb+5ast, C.Muhate 6+6reb+1ast, M.Houser 5+5reb+13ast, T.Koenen 4+2reb Valencia: L.Romero 18+3reb+10ast, A.Salvadores 14+2reb+7ast, Q.Casas 12+4reb+1ast, C.Burdick 10+4reb+1ast, R.Carrera 10+4reb+1ast, L.Laia 9+2ast Ensino - Girona 58-72 Not a big story in a game in Lugo where 10th ranked Ensino (10-15) was defeated by third ranked Girona (19-5) 72-58 on Saturday. Girona made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Rebekah Gardner (185-1990, college: UCLA) who scored 24 points and 8 rebounds. Australian center Marianna Tolo (196-1989) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was guard Alba Prieto (180-1999, college: S.Florida) who recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds and American Margaret Roundtree (183-1988, college: Gardner-Webb) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Ensino's coach Antonio Pernas rotated twelve players saving starting five for next games. Girona maintains third position with 19-5 record having five points less than leader Valencia. Loser Ensino dropped to the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Gran Canaria and IDK Eustotren. Girona will meet at home bottom-ranked Tenerife (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ensino will play against Estudiantes (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ensino: A.Prieto 12+7reb+1ast, L.Aliaga 10+3reb+1ast, P.Ginzo 8+5reb+1ast, L.Giomi 8+6reb, M.Roundtree 8+6reb+3ast, A.Olaeta 5+4reb+4ast Girona: R.Gardner 24+8reb+3ast, B.Sykes 19+2reb+2ast, M.Tolo 10+13reb, G.Labuckiene 9+6reb+2ast, F.Parra 6+4reb, E.Murphy 2+3reb Estudiantes - Zaragoza 76-63 The most shocking disappointment of round 24 was a road defeat of higher ranked Zaragoza (17-8) to eighth ranked Estudiantes (12-13) 76-63. They made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Estudiantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Maria Erauncetamurguil (185-1998) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and swingman Maria Espin (180-1989) who added 20 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. The best for the losing side was German Leonie Fiebich (193-2000) with 15 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Mariona Ortiz (183-1992) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Estudiantes moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cadi La Seu. Zaragoza at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Estudiantes is looking forward to face Ensino (#11) in Lugo in the next round where they are favorite. Zaragoza will play at home against Jairis (#14) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Zaragoza: L.Fiebich 15+9reb+1ast, I.Tate 12+2reb+1ast, M.Ortiz 10+5reb+7ast, M.Gatling 9+4reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 5+3reb+1ast, S.Geldof 4+1reb Estudiantes: M.Espin 20+1reb+2ast, M.Erauncetamurguil 19+4reb+2ast, A.Mollenhauer 9+5reb, B.Massey 8+11reb+2ast, L.Mendez 7+3reb+3ast, N.Fingall 6+5reb+1ast Jairis - Cadi La Seu 50-66 Everything went according to plan in Alcantarilla where eighth ranked Cadi La Seu (12-13) beat 14th ranked Jairis (9-15) 66-50 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was forward Julia Soler (178-2001) who scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Laia Raventos (170-1997, college: Charlotte) chipped in 14 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Belen Arrojo (188-1995) who recorded 7 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Slovenian power forward Shante Evans (185-1991, college: Hofstra) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Jairis' coach Lucas Fernandez rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Cadi La Seu have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Estudiantes. Newly promoted Jairis keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. Cadi La Seu will meet at home Barca CBS (#9) in the next round. Jairis will play against Zaragoza (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Jairis: F.Debora 10+5reb, A.Konig 8+1reb+1ast, B.Arrojo 7+10reb+5ast, T.Seda 6+5reb, S.Evans 6+9reb+1ast, C.Claudia 6+1reb+1ast Cadi La Seu: L.Raventos 14+3reb+2ast, B.Kovacevic 11+5reb+1ast, P.Strautmane 9+2reb+2ast, J.Soler 9+8reb+3ast, E.Ramette 9+2reb+4ast, G.Bahi 6+3reb+1ast Barca CBS - Avenida 50-68 There was no surprise in Barcelona where 7th ranked Barca CBS (11-13) was defeated by second ranked Avenida (21-5) 68-50 on Saturday. Avenida forced 19 Barca CBS turnovers. The best player for the winners was international Maria Cazorla (179-1997, college: Oregon) who scored 9 points. The former international point guard Silvia Dominguez (166-1987) chipped in 5 points and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian center Ruth Davis (198-1994, college: Oregon St.) who recorded 6 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Jolene Anderson (173-1986, college: Wisconsin) added 14 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Avenida have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 21-5 record behind leader Valencia. Newly promoted Barca CBS dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. Avenida will meet at home Araski (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Barca CBS will play against Cadi La Seu in Seu D'urgell and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Barca CBS: J.Anderson 14+3reb+2ast, A.Lopez 7+2reb+2ast, K.Rakovic 7+2reb+2ast, R.Davis 6+13reb+1ast, M.Canella 5+2reb+2ast, G.Carolina 4+1reb Avenida: J.Reisingerova 11+3reb, A.Gulbe 11+2reb, B.Carleton 9+5reb, M.Cazorla 9+3reb+3ast, M.Fasoula 6+8reb, L.Rodriguez-Manso 5+3reb+5ast Tenerife - IDK Eustotren 72-67 Bottom-ranked Tenerife managed to get a third victory, breaking the eleven-game losing streak. This time they won against eleventh-ranked IDK Eustotren in San Cristobal 72-67. The winners were led by American guard Aisha Sheppard (175-1998, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Green Sports Management) who scored that evening 23 points and point guard Izaskun Garcia (168-1992) supported her with 8 points and 4 assists. Tenerife's coach Claudio Garcia used entire bench in such tough game. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by Mali center Mariam Coulibaly (192-1997, agency: Areus Sports) did not help to save the game for IDK Eustotren. Romanian forward Claudia Cuic (182-1989) added 19 points and 7 rebounds. Tenerife maintains sixteenth position with 3-22 record. IDK Eustotren lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Ensino and Gran Canaria. Tenerife will play against higher ranked Girona (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. IDK Eustotren will play against Leganes (#15) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: IDK Eustotren: M.Coulibaly 21+8reb+3ast, C.Cuic 19+7reb+3ast, N.Cardano-Hillary 7+5reb+3ast, J.Adams 6+6reb+5ast, N.Rodriguez 6+3reb+2ast, P.Estebas 5+1reb+5ast Tenerife: A.Sheppard 23+1reb+1ast, K.James 9+3reb+3ast, K.Raksanyi 9+1reb+3ast, I.Garcia 8+4reb+4ast, A.Delic 7+4reb+1ast, S.Madden 6+5reb Avenida - Araski 83-46 No shocking result in a game in Salamanca where second ranked Avenida (21-5) outleveled 6th ranked Araski (12-14) 83-46 on Wednesday. Avenida dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Araski's 26. The best player for the winners was American swingman Alexis Prince (188-1994, college: Baylor) who scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Portuguese-Serbian guard Jovana Nogic (185-1997, college: Providence) chipped in 13 points. Four Avenida players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Chatrice White (190-1996, college: FSU) who recorded 12 points and 6 rebounds and the former international point guard Maria Asurmendi (168-1986) added 5 points and 4 steals respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Avenida have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 21-5 record behind leader Valencia. Loser Araski dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. Avenida will again meet at home Araski (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Araski will have a break next round. Top scorers: Araski: C.White 12+6reb, N.Van Den Adel 9+2reb, T.Atkinson 5+4reb+1ast, M.Asurmendi 5+4reb+2ast, M.Diarra 4+6reb, A.Burani 3+3reb+3ast Avenida: J.Nogic 13+2reb+2ast, A.Prince 12+5reb+4ast, L.Rodriguez-Manso 11+1ast, M.Onyenwere 11+2reb+1ast, A.Gulbe 10+4reb, J.Reisingerova 8+3reb+1ast Round 20Leganes - Valencia 59-91Very expected game when 15th ranked Leganes (7-18) was crushed at home by first ranked Valencia (22-4) 91-59 on Thursday. Valencia forced 26 Leganes turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Leticia Romero (173-1995, college: FSU) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). International point guard Angela Salvadores (178-1997, college: Duke) chipped in 14 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Five Valencia players scored in double figures. Coach Ruben Burgos's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Vionise Pierre-Louis (193-1995, college: Oklahoma) who recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and her fellow American import point guard Michaela Houser (170-1991, college: Purdue) added 5 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals respectively. Valencia have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 22-4 record. Leganes lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 18 games lost. Valencia will meet at home Bembibre (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leganes will play against IDK Eustotren (#12) in San Sebastian and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Leganes: V.Pierre-Louis 22+5reb, M.Jankovic 11, L.Garcia 7+3reb+5ast, C.Muhate 6+6reb+1ast, M.Houser 5+5reb+13ast, T.Koenen 4+2reb Valencia: L.Romero 18+3reb+10ast, A.Salvadores 14+2reb+7ast, Q.Casas 12+4reb+1ast, C.Burdick 10+4reb+1ast, R.Carrera 10+4reb+1ast, L.Laia 9+2ast |
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The 27-year old player was the main contributor (25 points, three rebounds and nine assists) to her team's victory, helping them to outclass Visby (#11, 2-17) with 65-point margin 116-51. It allowed Lulea Basket to consolidate first place in the Swedish Damligan. Lulea Basket has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 17-1. In the team's last game McCarty-Williams had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 7 attempts. It's her second year at Lulea Basket and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Brooke McCarty-Williams averages this season 19.1ppg and 4.9apg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Courtajia Sanders (185-G/F-1999) of IK Eos. Sanders had a very good evening with a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds. Of course she led IK Eos to another comfortable win 90-74 over the higher-ranked Norrkoping (#3, 12-7) being unquestionably team leader. IK Eos' 7th position in the standings has not changed. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 9-10 record. Sanders is a newcomer at IK Eos, but is already one of team's top players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.4ppg (#9). She also registered 9.1 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was another IK Eos' star - American guard Deja Church (178-G-1998). Church got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. She was another key player of IK Eos, helping her team with a 90-74 easy win against the higher-ranked Norrkoping (#3, 12-7). The chances of IK Eos ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 10 games, recording just nine victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Church could help IK Eos to bring them higher in the standings. Church has a great season in Sweden. After 19 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.6ppg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Oceana Hamilton (193-C-1995) of Uppsala - 21 points and 21 rebounds 5. Jessica Kelliher (183-PF-1997) of Ostersund - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Emilie Hesseldal (185-C/F-1990) of IK Eos - 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Hannah Whitish (175-G-1998) of Ostersund - 22 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Savannah Plentovich (172-PG-1998) of Uppsala - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists 9. Elin Ljunggren (185-F-1996) of Sjuharads - 24 points and 11 rebounds 10. Geralynn Leaupepe (180-F-1996) of Visby - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Calip's 19 points and 5 assists give her Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had the game-high 19 points adding three rebounds and five assists for Helios in her team's victory, helping them to outclass, the league's bottom-ranked team Aarau (#6, 0-16) with 66-point margin 102-36. Helios maintains the 4th position in Swiss SBL. Helios 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 7-8 record. In the team's last game Calip had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range. She turned to be Helios' top player in her first season with the team. Missouri State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Calip is in league's top in points (9th best: 17.5ppg), rebounds (7th best: 8.9rpg) and averages solid 3.2spg. Second best performed player last round was Desiree Elmore (178-G/F). She is American swingman in her first season at Helios. In the last game Elmore recorded impressive 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course together with Calip she helped Helios with another comfortable win outscoring Aarau (#6, 0-16) 102-36. Helios' 4th position in the standings has not changed. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-8 record. Elmore is a newcomer at Helios and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Gabby Nikitinaite (180-SG-1998) of league's leader Fribourg. Nikitinaite scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds. She was a key player of Fribourg, leading her team to a 81-60 easy win against #2 ranked Nyon in a game of the week. Fribourg have amazing season winning all 15 games without a single defeat. Nikitinaite turns to be one of the very best players in the league while she is also a leader of the top team having her eyes on the championship title. Nikitinaite has a great season in Switzerland. After 15 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 3.3apg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Korinne Campbell (184-F-1988) of Nyon - 23 points, 16 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Tylar Bennett (193-F-1999) of Pully - 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Nadia Constantin (175-G-1997) of Troistorrents - 21 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Juliunn Redmond (180-G) of Fribourg - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Maria Blazejewski (185-F-1991) of Troistorrents - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Maria Mongomo (175-G-1995) of Pully - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Marie Louise Forsyth (185-G-1999) of Pully - 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 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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| TURKEY |
| Zakyia Weathersby gets MVP of the Week award for Turkish TKBL - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old center had a double-double of 36 points and fourteen rebounds, while her team beat Urla (#13, 7-16) 92-79. Edremit maintains the 6th position in Turkish TKBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Edremit will need more victories to improve their 14-9 record. Weathersby turned to be Edremit's top player in her first season with the team. University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate has very impressive stats this year. Weathersby is in league's top in points (4th best: 25.7ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 13.8rpg) and averages solid 1.5bpg and 67.6% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another Edremit's star - young Gizem Kumandanoglu (1994). Kumandanoglu impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Of course together with Weathersby she helped Edremit with another comfortable win 92-79 over the lower-ranked Urla (#13, 7-16) being unquestionably team leader. Edremit's 6th position in the standings has not changed. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 14-9 record is not bad and everything may still change. Kumandanoglu is a newcomer at Edremit and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Amber Smith (180-G-1998) of Yalova Vip (#12). Smith scored 27 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). Despite Smith's great performance Yalova Vip lost 75-76 to the higher-ranked Botas GA (#4, 16-7). But her team cannot count on just a single shooter as she also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Yalova Vip not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 16 games, recording just seven victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Smith could try to bring Yalova Vip's a little bit higher in the standings. Smith has a very solid season. In 9 games in Turkey she scored 19.8ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Monique Reid (185-F-1990) of Bogazici - 31 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Revaziye Donmez (PG-1988) of Urla - 15 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists 6. Basak Altunbey (189-C-1996) of Yalova Vip - 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Ozge Karatas (174-F-1996) of Antalya - 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Mina Djordjevic (188-PF-1999) of Fenerbahce G. - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Milena Marjanovic (193-C-1991) of Emlak 2 - 25 points and 17 rebounds 10. Ronahi Kiran (2000) of Botas GA - 27 points and 4 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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| Jaelyn Brown gets MVP of the Week award for Turkish KBSL - by Eurobasket News | ||
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American Jaelyn Brown (184-G/F) put on an amazing game in the last round for Rize and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 22. The swingman had a double-double of 32 points and twenty three rebounds, while her team outclassed Antalya 07 (5-16) with 27-point margin 77-50. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on top of the standings. Rize is placed at 12th position in Turkish KBSL. 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. Rize have already lost 16 games and recorded just five victories. In the team's last game Brown had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range and got six three-pointers out of 12 attempts. She turned to be Rize's top player in her first season with the team. Jaelyn Brown averages this season 18.8ppg and 11.3rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American center Channon Fluker (193-C-1997) of Bursa. Fluker impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 36 points and 19 rebounds. Of course Bursa cruised to a 86-75 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Kayseri (#14, 5-17). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Bursa keeps 11th position. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-15 record. Fluker is a newcomer at Bursa and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was another Bursa's star - American Chennedy Carter (170-PG-1998). Carter got into 30-points club by scoring 33 points in the last round. She went also for six rebounds and twelve assists. She was another key player of Bursa, helping her team with a 86-75 win against the lower-ranked Kayseri (#14, 5-17). The chances of Bursa not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 15 games, recording just seven victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Carter could try to bring Bursa's a little bit higher in the standings. Carter has a very solid season. In 9 games in Turkey she scored 21.9ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Chelsea Nelson (188-F-1996) of Nesibe - 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Jantel Lavender (191-F-1988) of Emlak - 24 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Aija Jurjane (191-F/C-1988) of Galatasaray - 26 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Jessica Thomas (168-G-1994) of Nesibe - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists 8. Sevgi Uzun (170-PG-1997) of Botas A. - 12 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists 9. Juicy Landrum (173-G) of Kayseri - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Victoria Macaulay (193-F/C-1990) of Botas A. - 18 points and 7 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Anna Lisovych gets MVP of the Week award for Ukrainian Superleague - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 20-year old forward had a double-double of 21 points and eighteen rebounds, while her team outclassed Sumy (#2, 5-7) with 48-point margin 83-35. Blyskavky is placed at 3rd position in Ukrainian Superleague. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Blyskavky will need more victories to improve their 11-6 record. Lisovych has many years of experience at Blyskavky, through which she has constantly improved. Anna Lisovych averages this season 5.5ppg and 5.8rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young forward Anastasia Rybas (178-F-2005) of Veneto-Cherkasy. Rybas impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 24 points and 23 rebounds. Of course she led Veneto-Cherkasy to another comfortable win 79-61 over Blyskavky 2 (#7, 0-19) being unquestionably team leader. Veneto-Cherkasy's 4th position in Group 2 has not changed. 9 lost games are too many comparing to just three victories Veneto-Cherkasy managed to get this year. Rybas is a newcomer at Veneto-Cherkasy and despite she is not a team leader yet, every game she becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. The third best performed player last round was Kira Sotsenko (182-C-2006) of top-ranked Kyiv Basket. Sotsenko scored 15 points and grabbed sixteen rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Kyiv Basket, leading her team to a 82-52 easy win against #4 ranked Veneto-Cherkasy in a game of the week. Kyiv Basket confirms their top position in Group 1. Their record at this point is 11 victories and 3 lost games. Sotsenko has a very solid season. In 14 games in Ukraine she scored 7.1ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Khrystyna Yarych (174-G-2000) of Sumy - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Viktoriya Pazyuk (188-F-1985) of Sumy - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Maria Pugach (181-C-2006) of Veneto-Cherkasy - 17 points and 16 rebounds 7. Valentina Onishchenko (172-PG-1996) of Sumy - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists 8. Anastasiia Liubenska (177-F-2006) of Kyiv Basket - 23 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Victoria Ogiy (170-G-1995) of Blyskavky - 13 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists 10. Anastasia Kostoglod (174-F-2005) of Veneto-Cherkasy - 27 points 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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| Mystics Sign Li Meng to Training Camp Contract - by Eurobasket News |
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The Washington Mystics announced today that they have signed Chinese national team shooting guard Meng Li (6'1''-SG-1995) to a training camp contract. "Meng Li is the premier scorer for the Chinese national team - an outstanding perimeter player who has the ability to stretch the floor with her excellent 3-point shooting," said General Manager Michael Thibault . "She reads the game and uses screens well and knows how to play off of her teammates. She adds more size, strength and toughness to our guard group. Our players will enjoy playing with her." 28-year-old Meng (6-0, 198) will join the Mystics after averaging 16.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while representing China in the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup last year. Meng's 16.0 points per game was the fourth highest average in the World Cup. She also shot 40.7% from the three-point line. Meng has averaged 9.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Chinese national team dating back to 2013. She also played professionally for the Shenyang Army Golden Lions in the Women's Chinese Basketball Association from 2012 until the team dissolved in 2018. The Washington Mystics tip off the 2023 season at home on Friday, May 19 versus the New York Liberty at 7:00 p.m. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
