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| AFROCAN |
| Rwanda enters camp ahead of Afro-CAN qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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The national basketball team on Sunday evening reported to a residential camp in preparations for the forthcoming qualifiers of the FIBA Afro-CAN tournament due in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from June 17-23. Afro-CAN is a continental basketball tournament which focuses on promoting players who play in Africa. The competition allows national teams to summon a roster that comprises only two overseas-based players, while the rest of the ten should be based on the continent. The team is camping at Home Free Hotel and will be conducting training sessions at Lycee de Kigali gymnasium before departing to Tanzania on June 15. The qualifiers will determine the teams that will participate in the Afro-CAN finals, a 12-nation tournament that will take place in Luanda, Angola, from July 7-16. Africa Zone 5 teams that will feature in the qualifiers include Burundi, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya (qualified), Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Tanzania. They will be competing for the lone ticket available ahead of the qualifiers. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) qualified for the tournament as champions from the 2019 edition, while Kenya gained qualification as the losing finalists. Morocco are also qualified virtue of finishing fourth-placed in the Bamako-showpiece four years ago. Courtesy of: newtimes.co.rw |
| ARGENTINA |
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| AUSTRIA |
| Blazan re-signs at Gmunden - by Stefan Heinrich | ||||
He has played previously for two other teams: SKN St. Poelten Basketball and Furstenfeld Panthers. Blazan was voted to Austrian Bundesliga A All-Star Game back in 2015 and 2018. |
| BAHRAIN |
| Manama breeze into semi-finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Manama stormed into the semi-finals after Mustafa Husain, Travin Thibodeaux (203-F-1996, college: New Orleans) and Sir'Dominic Pointer (198-G/F-1992, college: St.John's) combined to consign Beirut First Club to an 86-75 defeat last night in their second Group A game of the FIBA WASL Final 8 series at the Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall in Dubai. Husain scored 16 points to go with three rebounds and five assists, Thibodeaux tallied 15 points along with six rebounds and two assists and Pointer netted 14 points with eight rebounds and two assists as Manama galloped to a 50-38 lead at half-time and led 66-58 when the fourth and last quarter began. With five minutes remaining, Manama had increased their lead to 10 points at 76-66 and, when the game entered its last two minutes, seemed assured of victory as they led 82-69. Fittingly, with just three seconds left till the final buzzer, it was Husain who scored the last two points for Manama to take the final score to 86-75 and seal a dominant win. This was a must-win game for both teams, after Manama lost their first game, 112-84, to group leaders Al Riyadi, the FIBA WASL West Asia champions Al Riyadi, from Lebanon, last Saturday and Beirut Club were also hammered, 106-91, by their Lebanese compatriots two days ago. This meant that Al Riyadi sailed through to the semi-finals after topping the Group A table with four points leaving Manama, the FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL)-Gulf Region runners-up, to battle it out with FIBA WASL West Asia runners-up Beirut Club for the remaining semi-final slot from their group. Having placed second in their group with three points, Manama will now take on Group B toppers BC Astana, from Kazakhstan, in the first semi-final tomorrow while Al Riyadi will face Kuwait Club in the second. Seven teams, including the top three sides each from the FIBA WASL West Asia and WASL-Gulf leagues plus the top teams from South and Central Asia, have taken part in the competition which began last Friday with the opening game of the tournament between Kazakhstan's BC Astana and Shabab Al Ahli from Dubai. Chennai Heat, the 2023 Indian National Basketball League (INBL) champions, were supposed to be the eighth team in the tournament but they pulled out of the tournament last week, leaving just three teams, including Manama, in Group A. Group B featured Kuwait Club, Shabab Al Ahli, Iran's Gorgan and BC Astana. Whichever two teams make it to the final will automatically qualify for the FIBA Champions Cup which provides the pathway to the international basketball body's leading club competition - the Intercontinental Cup. Courtesy of: gdnonline.com |
| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
| Strasbourg signs Akin just out of college - by Eurobasket News | |||
He just graduated from Utah State University (NCAA). In 33 games he had 12.2ppg and 6.7rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the MWC Tournament final. 2022-23 was a great season as he was voted All-MWC Sixth Man of the Year. He started his college career at University of Maryland - Baltimore County (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to California Baptist University (NCAA). Akin represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Akin's first season as a professional player. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
| Strasbourg signs Phil Booth, ex Petkim - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Booth has played previously professionally in Belgium (Oostende) and NBA G League (OKC Blue and Capital City Go-Go). He was voted Baltimore Prep Player of the Year back in 2014. Booth graduated from Villanova University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
| Oostende welcomes back Van Rossom - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Van Rossom represented Belgium at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 17.0ppg, 3.5rpg, 4.0apg, 2.0spg. He has played also professionally in Italy (Milano and Pesaro) and Belgium (Belfius Mons Hainaut and LDP Donza) and Spain (Zaragoza). Van Rossom won Belgian League championship title in 2006 and 2007. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Domestic Player of the Year back in 2007 and 2009. Van Rossom is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Oostende. |
| BELARUS |
| Lokomotiv lands Uladzislau Blizniuk, ex BC Minsk - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He has been also a member of Belarusian international program for some years. Blizniuk has regularly played for Belarusian senior team since 2021 and previously for University National Team back in 2018. He also represented Belarus at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 16.1ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.0apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 56.9%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 75.7%. Blizniuk has played also professionally for other Belarusian teams like BSEU-GrandPrint, Tsmoki-Minsk Second Team, Tsmoki-Minsk U20 team and Tsmoki-Minsk 3rd team. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belarusian League Honorable Mention back in 2018 and 2019. |
| BELGIUM |
| Oostende welcomes back Van Rossom - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Van Rossom represented Belgium at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 17.0ppg, 3.5rpg, 4.0apg, 2.0spg. He has played also professionally in Italy (Milano and Pesaro) and Belgium (Belfius Mons Hainaut and LDP Donza) and Spain (Zaragoza). Van Rossom won Belgian League championship title in 2006 and 2007. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Domestic Player of the Year back in 2007 and 2009. Van Rossom is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Oostende. |
| BHUTAN |
| Nepal Suffers Defeat to Bhutan in Five Nations Cup Opener - by Eurobasket News |
| Nepal's journey in the Five Nations Cup Basketball Championship got off to a disappointing start as they were defeated by Bhutan in their opening match held in Maldives on Wednesday. Nepal fell short against Bhutan with a final score of 61-55. Despite their efforts to stage a comeback, Nepal was unable to overturn the deficit they faced in the first quarter. Bhutan started the game strongly and finished the first quarter with a commanding 21-13 lead. They continued to dominate in the second quarter, ending it with a score of 36-29 in their favor. Maintaining their lead, Bhutan entered the final quarter with a score of 48-42, ultimately securing their victory over Nepal with a final score of 61-55. The tournament, scheduled from June 14 to June 22, includes host nation Maldives, along with Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan, competing in a round-robin league format. The top two teams from the league will advance to the finale. Courtesy of: hamrokhelkud.com |
| BRAZIL |
| Leonardo Abreu joins Paulistano - by Paulo Freire | ||||
He has played previously for four other teams: Vivo/Franca, Sao Jose, Sao Jose and Franca. His team was regular season runner-up in Brazilian LDB U20 League Group A in 2021 and 2022. Despite young age he had impressive career. Abreu was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian LDB U20 Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| Alex Medeiros is a newcomer at Cerrado - by Paulo Freire | |
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Cerrado Basquete Brasilia U20 team (LDB U20) strengthened their roster with addition of 19-year old Alex Medeiros (2004). The last time (2022) he played at BRB/Brasilia U20 team in Brazilian LDB U20. Medeiros missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball. |
| Coritiba signs Carlos Farias - by Paulo Freire | |
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Coritiba/Sociedade Thalia U20 team (LDB U20) signed 20-year old small forward Carlos Farias (198cm-2002). Farias played this summer at Basquete Blumenau/APAB in the CBB. CBB was a little too high level for him, where in 8 games just recently he had only 1.9ppg and 2.3rpg. LDB U20 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He has played previously for two other teams: Concordia / ACOB and Cearense. |
| CEBL |
| Round 6: Sea Bears are upset by Stingers - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most important game in the last round took place in Winnipeg between second ranked Sea Bears (4-2) and tenth ranked Stingers (2-3) on Monday night. Sea Bears were crushed by Stingers at home 97-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sea Bears. Stingers forced 20 Sea Bears turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Brody Clarke (203-1996, college: Alberta) who scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) who recorded 27 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. Stingers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Saskatchewan. Sea Bears at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. They share it with Brampton and Ottawa. Stingers is looking forward to face Rattlers (#7) in Saskatoon in the next round. Sea Bears will play at home against the league's second-placed Honey Badgers (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Shooting Stars managed to get a second victory, breaking the four-game losing streak. This time they outleveled eighth-ranked Alliance in Montreal 104-72. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 32-point difference suggests that Shooting Stars is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for point guard Anthony Barber (188-1994, college: NC State) who led his team to a victory with 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Kameron Chatman contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Treveon Graham (198-1993, college: VCU) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds for Alliance. 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. Shooting Stars (2-4) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Vancouver. Alliance lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Shooting Stars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alliance will play on the road against the league's leader Surge (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Leader Surge delivered the fifth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Rattlers (2-3) 80-63 in Saskatoon. Trevon Scott scored 16 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Surge's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Malik Benlevi with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Surge maintains first position with 5-1 record. Loser Rattlers dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Edmonton. Surge will meet at home bottom-ranked Alliance (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rattlers will play against Stingers (#6) in Edmonton and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 6 Montreal was defeated by Niagara in a road game 100-93. The best stats of 6th round was 26 points and 7 rebounds by Ahmed Hill of Montreal.
Saskatchewan - Calgary 63-80 Leader Surge delivered the fifth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Rattlers (2-3) 80-63 in Saskatoon. Surge made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Rattlers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Surge made 8 blocks. American forward Trevon Scott (203-1996, college: Cincinnati) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Sean Miller-Moore (193-1998, college: GCU) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Four Surge players scored in double figures. Surge's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American forward Malik Benlevi (198-1997, college: Georgia St., agency: Verus Management) with 14 points and 9 rebounds and guard Mike Nuga (188-1997, college: UNLV) scored 13 points and 7 assists. Surge maintains first position with 5-1 record. Loser Rattlers dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Edmonton. Surge will meet at home bottom-ranked Alliance (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rattlers will play against Stingers (#6) in Edmonton and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Calgary: S.Miller-Moore 20+2reb+1ast, T.Scott 16+5reb+3ast, S.Smith 12+4reb+5ast, A.Gilder 11+1reb+2ast, S.Shittu 10+5reb+3ast, D.Ejim 5+2reb Saskatchewan: M.Benlevi 14+9reb+3ast, M.Nuga 13+2reb+7ast, J.Roche 9+9reb+1ast, D.Jeffries 7+3reb, A.Makuoi 6+6reb, J.Kennedy 5+6reb Montreal - Scarborough 72-104 Bottom-ranked Shooting Stars managed to get a second victory, breaking the four-game losing streak. This time they outleveled eighth-ranked Alliance in Montreal 104-72. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 32-point difference suggests that Shooting Stars is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. They shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Shooting Stars players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Alliance's players. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for point guard Anthony Barber (188-1994, college: NC State) who led his team to a victory with 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Kameron Chatman (203-1996, college: Detroit) contributed with 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Treveon Graham (198-1993, college: VCU) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Blake Francis (183-1998, college: Richmond) added 23 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) in the effort for Alliance. 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. Shooting Stars (2-4) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Vancouver. Alliance lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Shooting Stars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alliance will play on the road against the league's leader Surge (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Scarborough: A.Barber 25+4reb+5ast, Z.Moore 19+4reb+4ast, K.Chatman 18+7reb+3ast, D.Walker 10+2reb+1ast, T.Kennedy 9+8reb+3ast, D.Muenkat 8+14reb+3ast Montreal: B.Francis 23+2reb+2ast, T.Graham 22+15reb, A.Louis 7+6reb+3ast, E.Ifejeh 6+6reb+3ast, A.Hill 6+3reb+1ast, K.Osse 5+3reb Winnipeg - Edmonton 68-97 The most important game in the last round took place in Winnipeg between second ranked Sea Bears (4-2) and tenth ranked Stingers (2-3) on Monday night. Sea Bears were crushed by Stingers at home 97-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sea Bears. Stingers forced 20 Sea Bears turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Brody Clarke (203-1996, college: Alberta) who scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) who recorded 27 points and 5 rebounds and Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (201-1998, college: CS Fullerton) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 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. Stingers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Saskatchewan. Sea Bears at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. They share it with Brampton and Ottawa. Stingers is looking forward to face Rattlers (#7) in Saskatoon in the next round. Sea Bears will play at home against the league's second-placed Honey Badgers (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Edmonton: B.Clarke 21+8reb+3ast, I.Osborne 21+5reb+2ast, N.Hornsby 18+5reb+6ast, M.Varnas 7+1ast, C.Bragg Jr. 7+6reb+1ast, C.Vaudrin 7+5reb+3ast Winnipeg: T.Allen 27+5reb+2ast, J.Watson-Gayle 16+2reb+1ast, E.Anosike 12+5reb+5ast, A.Hess 7+2reb+2ast, M.Okafor 2+1reb, C.Posthumus 2+5reb+1ast Niagara - Montreal 100-93 Everything could happen in Niagara at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked River Lions and 8th ranked Alliance had identical 2-4 record. This time River Lions used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Montreal 100-93 on Tuesday night. River Lions looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Lloyd Pandi (193-1999, college: Carleton) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four River Lions players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) with 26 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and forward Nathan Cayo (201-1997, college: Richmond) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. River Lions (3-4) moved-up to fifth place. Alliance lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. River Lions will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alliance will play against the league's leader Surge (#1) in Calgary and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Niagara: J.Henry-Blair 26+4reb+3ast, L.Pandi 19+7reb+5ast, E.Ekiyor 15+7reb+1ast, E.Onu 11+6reb, T.Lall 9+4reb+2ast, K.Ahmad 8+4reb+7ast Montreal: A.Hill 26+7reb+3ast, N.Cayo 22+6reb+2ast, T.Graham 14+4reb+3ast, E.Ifejeh 10+6reb+1ast, K.Osse 9+6reb+6ast, A.Louis 7+5reb+7ast |
| Eddie Ekiyor claims CEBL weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Eddie Ekiyor (206-C-1997) had an amazing evening in the last round for Niagara and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 6. The 25-year old center had the game-high 15 points adding seven rebounds for Niagara in his team's victory, helping them to beat Montreal (#10, 2-5) 100-93. Niagara is placed at 7th position in CEBL. Niagara 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 3-4 record. Ekiyor just recently signed at Niagara, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Eddie Ekiyor averages this season 13.6ppg and 5.6rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American guard Treveon Graham (198-G-1993) of Montreal. Graham impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Montreal lost that game 72-104 to slightly higher-ranked Scarborough (#9, 2-4). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Montreal dropped in the standings to very bottom position. 5 lost games are too many comparing to just two victories Montreal managed to get this year. Graham is one of the most experienced players at Montreal and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was another Montreal's star - American Ahmed Hill (196-SG-1995). Hill scored 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Hill's great performance Montreal lost 93-100 to the higher-ranked Niagara (#7, 3-4). But his team cannot count on just these two top stars as they also need help of the other teammates. Montreal can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-5 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Hill has a very solid season. In 6 games in CEBL he scored 16.0ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Teddy Allen (198-G-1998) of Winnipeg - 27 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Anthony Barber (188-PG-1994) of Scarborough - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Brody Clarke (203-PF-1996) of Edmonton - 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Nathan Cayo (201-F-1997) of Montreal - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Stefan Smith (188-G-1999) of Calgary - 12 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Blake Francis (183-PG-1998) of Montreal - 23 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-G-1998) of Niagara - 26 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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| COLOMBIA |
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| CROATIA |
| Twarde Pierniki hire Srdjan Subotic, ex Split - by Eurobasket News | ||||
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| Roanne inks Lewis Sullivan, ex Split - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at KK Split in Croatian Premijer Liga. In 33 games he had 11.8ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.2spg. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. He also played 23 games in ABA League where he recorded 13.3ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.5spg. Good season as he was also here named League Player of the Week. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Orasi Ravenna in Italian Serie A2. In 37 games he averaged 13.4ppg and 7.6rpg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Italian A2 Cup Semifinals. Sullivan has played also professionally in Ukraine (Khimik). He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
| CYPRUS |
| Evzonas re-signs at AEL Limassol - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Apollon where in 15 OPAP Basket League games he averaged only 2.0ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. Evzonas represented Cyprus at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 7.6ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.1spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 23.5%, FT: 55.6%. He has played previously professionally also in Greece (Ahilleas Triandrias Thessaloniki). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B Honorable Mention back in 2016. |
| Moniatis re-signs at AEL Limassol - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
AEL Limassol roster for 2023-24: Guards: Marios Moniatis Christos Evzonas Michalis Mythillos Forward: Marios Georgiou Coach: Kalia Papadopoulou |
| Keravnos land Michalis Koumis - by Antonis Katsaros |
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Keravnos Strovolou (OPAP Basket League) tabbed 26-year old international 204cm center Michalis Koumis for new season. Koumis has played for the last two years at Apoel. In 19 OPAP Basket League games he averaged 3.5ppg and 2.8rpg last season. He can count that year as a very successful as was voted to Cyprus League All-Star Game. Koumis has been also a member of Cypriot international program for some years. He has regularly played for Cypriot senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Koumis represented Cyprus at the Games of the Small States of Europe in Malta this year. He has played previously for two other teams: AEK Larnaca and Enosis Neon Paralimni. His team won Cypriot Cup in 2017 and 2018. Koumis was selected to Eurobasket.com Cyprus League All-Newcomers Team back in 2015 and 2016. |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
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| Dominican Rep. LNB round 8 best performance: Jassel Perez - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 21-year old player was the main contributor (36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists) to his team's victory, helping them to edge out Marineros (#7, 3-9) 85-81. Titanes maintains the 6th position in Dominican Rep. LNB. Titanes 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 6-7 record. In the team's last game Perez had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 10 attempts. He just recently signed at Titanes, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Jassel Perez has solid league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 21.7ppg. Perez is in league's top in assists (8th best: 4.2apg) and averages impressive 62.2% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American JD Miller (203-F-1996) of Indios. Miller had a very good evening with a double-double of 20 points and 16 rebounds. Of course Indios cruised to a 91-83 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked Reales (#2, 8-3). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Indios consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. His team's 8-6 record is not bad at all. Miller is one of the most experienced players at Indios and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was Brahiam Mendez of Metros (#8). Mendez scored 24 points and passed eight assists. He was a key player of Metros, leading his team to a 104-92 win against the higher-ranked Indios (#3, 8-6). Metros can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 3-11 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Mendez has a very solid season. In 13 games in Dominican Republic he scored 13.3ppg. He also has 4.7rpg and FGP: 71.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Gelvis Solano (185-G-1994) of Reales - 25 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Michael Moore) of Indios - 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Storm Warren (211-PF-1988) of Metros - 22 points and 8 rebounds 7. Jhery Matos (196-SG-1996) of Metros - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Anyeuri Castillo (201-F-1997) of Soles - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Jaelyn Johnson-Coston (198-SF-1993) of Titanes - 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Luis Jacobo (196-SG-1991) of Marineros - 21 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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| LNB Round 7: Reales lose to Titanes - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Round 7 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Reales (8-3). They were defeated by sixth ranked Titanes (6-7) 100-85 on Wednesday night. Titanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. American Jaelyn Johnson-Coston (198-1993, college: FMU) helped adding 25 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Titanes maintains sixth place with 6-7 record. Reales at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Leones who have the same record. Reales will play next round against strong Indios trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Titanes will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Marineros in Puerto Plata. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Leones as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Reales) loss. Leones defeated 8th ranked Metros in Santo Domingo 89-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Metros. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals. Diego Colon accounted for 27 points. Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) came up with 13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for Metros in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Reales. Metros at the other side stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Metros will play next round against Soles trying to get back on the winning streak. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Caneros (7-5) against fifth ranked Indios (8-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Caneros were crushed by Indios in San Francisco 101-78. Americans were the main players on the court. Curtis Hollis fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Tyree Crump produced 15 points and 7 assists 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. Indios moved-up to third place. Caneros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Indios will meet league's second-placed Reales in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caneros will have a break next round. In the last game of round 7 Soles lost to Marineros on the opponent's court 97-104.
Leones - Metros 89-78 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Leones as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Reales) loss. Leones defeated 8th ranked Metros in Santo Domingo 89-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Metros. Leones players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals. Diego Colon (192-2001) accounted for 27 points for the winning side. Jhery Matos (196-1996, college: Charlotte) came up with 13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Jean-Karlo Iciano (189-1997, college: Dyersburg St.) added 19 points respectively for Metros in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Reales. Metros at the other side stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Metros will play next round against Soles trying to get back on the winning streak. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Top scorers: Leones: C.Diego 27+3reb+1ast, J.Pablo Montas 17+9reb, D.Moquete 12+2reb+7ast, J.Valdez 12+11reb+11ast, L.Cabrera 6+1ast, Q.Jean 4+9reb Metros: J.Iciano 19+1reb+2ast, M.Brahiam 14+3reb+2ast, J.Matos 13+6reb+4ast, S.Warren 10+8reb+1ast, R.Tineo 9+3reb+2ast, M.Saul 7+8reb+3ast Indios - Caneros 101-78 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Caneros (7-5) against fifth ranked Indios (8-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Caneros were crushed by Indios in San Francisco 101-78. Indios dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Caneros' 44. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Curtis Hollis (198-1998, college: Hutchinson) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: Interperformances) produced 15 points and 7 assists and forward Will Davis II (203-1992, college: UC Irvine) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five 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. Indios moved-up to third place. Caneros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Indios will meet league's second-placed Reales in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caneros will have a break next round. Top scorers: Indios: C.Hollis 22+11reb+6ast, J.Miller 18+9reb+6ast, M.Michael 13+3reb+1ast, F.Luismal 12+9reb, L.Adonis 10+7reb, T.Edgar 8+3reb+3ast Caneros: W.Davis II 16+6reb, T.Crump 15+3reb+7ast, B.Martinez 14+7reb, G.Allan 12+4reb+3ast, R.Scott 10+1reb+1ast, O.Sanchez 7+3reb+1ast Marineros - Soles 104-97 There was a minor upset in Puerto Plata where 4th placed Soles (7-6) were defeated by seventh ranked Marineros (3-9) 104-97 on Wednesday. Marineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) fired 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American point guard Manny Quezada (188-1985, college: USF) chipped in 15 points and 9 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) produced 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American Fausto Pichardo (203-1995, college: Alabama St.) added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Marineros and four Soles players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Marineros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 3-9 record. Loser Soles dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Marineros will meet at home higher ranked Titanes (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Soles will play against Metros in Santiago and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Marineros: R.Christmas 23+8reb+2ast, B.Polanco 18+4reb+2ast, M.Quezada 15+2reb+9ast, L.Jacobo 13+2reb+5ast, B.Shamil 12+3reb+1ast, A.Nelson 10+13reb+2ast Soles: A.Castillo 25+8reb+5ast, F.Pichardo 21+7reb+3ast, J.Liriano 14+3reb+3ast, K.Alexander 12+7reb, I.Williams 8+1reb+1ast, C.Darwin 7+1reb Titanes - Reales 100-85 Round 7 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Reales (8-3). They were defeated by sixth ranked Titanes (6-7) 100-85 on Wednesday night. Titanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. American Jaelyn Johnson-Coston (198-1993, college: FMU) helped adding 25 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds and guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack) scored 18 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Titanes maintains sixth place with 6-7 record. Reales at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Leones who have the same record. Reales will play next round against strong Indios trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Titanes will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Marineros in Puerto Plata. Top scorers: Titanes: P.Jassel 36+5reb+2ast, J.Johnson-Coston 25+10reb+2ast, B.Richard 13+7reb+14ast, M.Rhett 11+13reb, K.Jordan 10+4reb, R.Bautista 5+3reb+3ast Reales: R.Putney 19+8reb, G.Solano 18+2reb+5ast, A.Pena 13+3reb+3ast, M.Simon 12+10reb+2ast, V.Martinez 10+3reb+10ast, A.Nunez 8+1reb+1ast |
| LNB Round 8: #1 Reales are defeated by Indios - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Reales (8-3) in La Vega on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Indios (8-6) 91-83. Indios made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Moore who added 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Indios' coach Victor Ortega used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack) responded with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Indios moved-up to third place. Reales at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Leones. Indios (#5) were upset in Santiago by eighth ranked Metros 104-92. The winners were led by Brahiam Mendez who scored that evening 24 points and 8 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Storm Warren supported him with 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Even 14 points and 9 assists by Elias Soliman (185-1991) did not help to save the game for Indios. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Metros maintains eighth position with 3-11 record. Indios at the other side dropped to the third place with six games lost. Soles (#4) were upset in Santiago by eighth ranked Metros 94-78. The best player for the winners was Brahiam Mendez who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Anyeuri Castillo produced 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Metros maintains eighth position with 3-11 record. Loser Soles dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. In the last game of round 8 Titanes won against Marineros on the opponent's court 85-81.
Marineros - Titanes 81-85 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Marineros' (3-9) home loss to sixth ranked Titanes (6-7) 81-85 on Friday. Titanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) who scored 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 8 assists. American Jaelyn Johnson-Coston (198-1993, college: FMU) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized American Luis Jacobo (196-1991, college: PFW) produced 21 points and American forward Aaron Nelson (205-1991, college: S.Indiana) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Marineros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Titanes maintains sixth position with 6-7 record. Loser Marineros keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Top scorers: Titanes: P.Jassel 36+9reb+8ast, M.Rhett 16+1reb+6ast, J.Johnson-Coston 15+5reb+3ast, B.Richard 7+1reb+3ast, C.Clesio 4+5reb+2ast, X.de la Rosa 3+3reb Marineros: L.Jacobo 21+1reb+3ast, B.Polanco 14+4reb+1ast, F.Luis 11+4ast, E.Santana 10+5reb, A.Nelson 10+10reb, B.Shamil 6+8reb+4ast Metros - Indios 104-92 Indios (#5) were upset in Santiago by eighth ranked Metros 104-92. Metros shot 62.5 percent from the field. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. The winners were led by Brahiam Mendez who scored that evening 24 points and 8 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American Storm Warren (211-1988, college: LSU) supported him with 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Even 14 points and 9 assists by Elias Soliman (185-1991) did not help to save the game for Indios. American forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) added 14 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Metros maintains eighth position with 3-11 record. Indios at the other side dropped to the third place with six games lost. Top scorers: Metros: M.Brahiam 24+4reb+8ast, S.Warren 22+8reb+1ast, J.Matos 20+4reb+7ast, J.Iciano 13+2reb+3ast, R.Tineo 10+4reb+1ast, A.Jefry 6+1reb+3ast Indios: N.Morillo 18+1reb+1ast, C.Hollis 16+2reb+1ast, E.Soliman 14+2reb+9ast, J.Miller 14+7reb+3ast, L.Adonis 10+3reb+1ast, F.Luismal 6+3reb+1ast Metros - Soles 94-78 Soles (#4) were upset in Santiago by eighth ranked Metros 94-78. Metros dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Soles' 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Brahiam Mendez who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. American Storm Warren (211-1988, college: LSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Metros players scored in double figures. Forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Metros maintains eighth position with 3-11 record. Loser Soles dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. Top scorers: Metros: M.Brahiam 20+6reb+5ast, O.Garcia 16+3reb+3ast, S.Warren 14+11reb+4ast, J.Iciano 13+3reb+2ast, J.Matos 12+6reb+6ast, R.Tineo 10+5reb+4ast Soles: A.Castillo 19+5reb+5ast, K.Alexander 17+5reb+1ast, F.Pichardo 16+3reb, S.Josue 8+1reb+2ast, J.Liriano 7+2reb+2ast, R.Moquete 6+3reb+2ast Reales - Indios 83-91 The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Reales (8-3) in La Vega on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Indios (8-6) 91-83. Indios made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Moore who added 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Indios' coach Victor Ortega used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack) responded with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and American forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Indios moved-up to third place. Reales at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Leones. Top scorers: Indios: M.Michael 20+12reb+4ast, J.Miller 20+16reb+2ast, C.Hollis 16+4reb+5ast, F.Luismal 10+6reb, L.Adonis 7+3reb, E.Soliman 6+2reb+2ast Reales: G.Solano 25+5reb+8ast, R.Putney 23+6reb+1ast, Q.Green 16+3reb+5ast, A.Pena 16+4reb+2ast, V.Martinez 3+5reb+4ast, E.Watson 0+1reb+1ast |
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| Justus Hollatz (ex Rio Breogan) signs at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Hamburg Towers in German BBL. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 33 German BBL games he recorded 7.7ppg, 2.2rpg, 5.6apg and 1.4spg in that year. He also played 13 games in Eurocup where he got 8.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 4.2apg and 1.3spg in that year. Hollatz has been a member of German international program for some years. He has been regularly called to German senior team since 2021 and two years ago for U22 National Team. Hollatz has played also professionally for other German teams like Rist Wedel, SC Rist Wedel 2nd team, Piraten and Sharks. Among many awards he won German 2.Bundesliga Pro A championship title in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com German 2.Bundesliga Pro B All-Defensive Team back in 2020. |
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| ALBA Berlin keeps Mattisseck - by Eurobasket News | |||
He was also a member of German international program for some years. Mattisseck played for German Senior National Team in 2019 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2018. He represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 12.0ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.6apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 71.4%. Mattisseck has played previously for four other teams: Lichterfelde, SSV Lok Bernau, ALBA 2 and ALBA 3. He won German Bundesliga championship title in 2020, 2021 and 2022 and the cup in 2020 and 2022. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Honorable Mention back in 2018. |
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| Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U16 Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best Player:  Cameron Boozer (6'9''-PF-2007) Best Guard: Darryn Peterson (6'5''-G-2007)Best Forward: Cameron Boozer (6'9''-PF-2007) Best Center:  Ivan Pratto (208-C-2007)
First Team  Felipe Quinones (6'6''-G-2008) Darryn Peterson (6'5''-G-2007)  Paul Osaruyi (6'8''-F-2008) Cameron Boozer (6'9''-PF-2007) Ivan Pratto (208-C-2007)
Honorable Mention Koa Peat (6'7''-C-2007)  Fabricio De Freitas (195-C-2007) Tyler Kropp (6'9''-PF-2007)  Lucas Morillo (201-G-2007)  Joaquin Taboada (190-SF-2007)  Karim Lopez (202-F-2007) |
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| Lille adds Eyoum to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented France at the World Cup U19 in Crete (Greece) four years ago. Eyoum's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 4.7ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.1apg. Eyoum has played previously for two other teams: Le Mans and Gries/Oberhoffen. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the French Cup final in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French ProA U21 Honorable Mention back in 2020. |
| Blois welcome back Hieu-Courtois - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Lille Metropole (also in ProB) where in 29 games he had 12.7ppg, 5.8rpg and 2.8apg in that year. He can count that season as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Honorable Mention. Hieu-Courtois has played previously for three other teams: Metropolitans, SIG Strasbourg and Aix Maurienne. He won French ProB championship title in 2018. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
| Godwin Omenaka (ex Kormend) is a newcomer at Bourg - by Eurobasket News | |
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Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (Betclic ELITE ProA) strengthened their roster with addition of 22-year old Nigerian-Hungarian international power forward Godwin Omenaka (205cm-102kg-2000) for season 2023-24. Omenaka is the second import player in the roster as USA Bryson Williams signed here earlier. He played last season at Egis Kormend in Hungarian A Division. He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 38 A Division games he recorded 9.2ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.0bpg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Omenaka also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 7.0ppg and 5.5rpg. And finally he recorded 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he had just 2 points and 1 rebound. He has been regularly called to Nigerian Senior National Team since 2022. Omenaka has played also professionally for other Hungarian teams like Arconic-Alba, Debreceni Egyetem, DEAC U23 Debrecen and Alba. He played in the final of Hungarian U20 League in 2021. |
| Chalon/Saone celebrate ProB title - by Eurobasket News |
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Chalon/Saone - Chalons-Reims 83-68 Chalon/Saone celebrated ProB title. They held off Chalons-Reims in the decisive third game of the championship series. Chalon/Saor made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Chalons-Reims helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 assists. Swedish center Mattias Markusson (220-1996, college: LMU) chipped in 8 points and 12 rebounds. Four Chalon/Saor players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Marquis Jackson (183-1994, college: Ohio Christian) who recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds and Cuban power forward Grismay Paumier (205-1988) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Chalons-Reims' coach Thomas Andrieux rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Chalon/Saone: A.Eito 20+4reb+13ast, L.Gaudoux 13+1reb, K.Harley 12+2ast, K.Baptiste 12+1reb, A.Jordano 8+1reb, M.Markusson 8+12reb+1ast Chalons-Reims: M.Jackson 11+6reb+3ast, J.Aboudou 10+4reb+2ast, M.Keita 9+2ast, G.Paumier 9+9reb+1ast, D.Skara 8+4reb, V.Vent 8+1reb |
| Besancon keeps Riley for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Honorable Mention back in 2012 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Les Sables where in 34 NM1 games he averaged 13.4ppg, 4.6rpg, 2.7apg and 1.8spg in that year. He is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to five different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Riley has played previously professionally also in Italy (Imola), Spain (Granada), Turkey (Bursaspor), Venezuela (Bucaneros) and France (JDA Dijon, Le Mans, Chalon/Saor and JSF Nanterre). He won French League championship title in 2018. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Besancon. Riley graduated from University of Alabama in 2008 and it will be his 16th (!!!) season in pro basketball. He was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Honorable Mention back in 2012 and 2015. Riley played also for Panola College for one year. His game is described as: A very athletic player who runs the court extremely well. Also, he's a great shooter, even from behind the arch, and passes the ball well. |
| Strasbourg signs Phil Booth, ex Petkim - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Booth has played previously professionally in Belgium (Oostende) and NBA G League (OKC Blue and Capital City Go-Go). He was voted Baltimore Prep Player of the Year back in 2014. Booth graduated from Villanova University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
| Roanne inks Lewis Sullivan, ex Split - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at KK Split in Croatian Premijer Liga. In 33 games he had 11.8ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.2spg. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. He also played 23 games in ABA League where he recorded 13.3ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.5spg. Good season as he was also here named League Player of the Week. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Orasi Ravenna in Italian Serie A2. In 37 games he averaged 13.4ppg and 7.6rpg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Italian A2 Cup Semifinals. Sullivan has played also professionally in Ukraine (Khimik). He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
| Cameron Hunt (ex Tortona) joins Dijon - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played most recently at Bertram Yachts Derthona Tortona in Italian Serie A. In two games he recorded 13.5ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg and 2.0spg last season. He also played for s Oliver Baskets in German BBL where in 34 games he averaged impressive 17.1ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.3apg and 1.4spg. He was also voted League Player of the Week (2 times). Hunt played in the final of KCAC Tournament in 2016, 2017 and 2018. He was selected to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention in 2021 and 2022. Hunt graduated from Southwestern College, KS in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| David DiLeo (ex Czarni) signs at Le Portel - by Eurobasket News | |||
DiLeo won state team championship title in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The previous (2022) summer he played at the Pacers in NBA. In three games he recorded 6.7ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.0apg in 2022 year. He has played also professionally in Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki), Spain (Murcia) and NBA Summer League (New Orleans Pelicans). DiLeo was voted to All-MAC Honorable Mention back in 2020. He graduated from Central Michigan University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. DiLeo won state team championship title in 2012, 2013 and 2014. |
| Nancy keeps Frisch for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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Newly promoted Sluc Nancy Basket Pro (Betclic ELITE ProA) re-signed 21-year old 201cm forward Clement Frisch for upcoming season. Frisch played there last season. In 32 Betclic ELITE ProA games he averaged 4.4ppg and 2.2rpg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Denain Voltaire (ProB) where in 30 games he had 10.7ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.2apg and 1.2spg in that year. He represented France at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 9.7ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.5apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 73.3%. Frisch has played previously for two other teams: SIG Strasbourg and Strasbourg. Despite young age he had impressive career. His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2021. He received Eurobasket.com All-French ProA U21 Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-French ProA U21 Forward of the Year award in 2021. Sluc Nancy Basket Pro roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ike Nwamu Frank Mason_III Forwards: Bruno Cingala-Mata Clement Frisch Center: Shevon Thompson (via @Be_BasketFr) |
| Strasbourg signs Akin just out of college - by Eurobasket News | |||
He just graduated from Utah State University (NCAA). In 33 games he had 12.2ppg and 6.7rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the MWC Tournament final. 2022-23 was a great season as he was voted All-MWC Sixth Man of the Year. He started his college career at University of Maryland - Baltimore County (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to California Baptist University (NCAA). Akin represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Akin's first season as a professional player. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
| Stade Rochelais add Hergott to their roster - by Eurobasket News | |
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Stade Rochelais Basket (ProB) added to their roster 25-year old swingman Lucas Hergott (200cm-1997) for new 2023-24 season. He played last season at Aix-Maurienne. In 32 ProB games he had 7.9ppg, 4.1rpg and 2.6apg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at ADA Blois where in 41 ProB games he recorded 3.2ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.4apg in that year. He helped them to make it to the French ProB Leaders Cup Semifinals. Hergott represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 7.1ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.6apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 43.8%, 3PT: 21.4%, FT: 68.4%. He has played previously for three other teams: Provence Basket, Saint Chamond and ASVEL Basket Lyon-Villeurbanne U21 team. Hergottrgott's team made it to the ProB Play-Offs Semifinals in 2019. |
| D'Shawn Schwartz (ex Fenerbahce 2) is a second import added to the roster of Le Mans - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He played most recently at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 2nd team in Turkish TBL league. In 29 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.8ppg, 6.6rpg and 2.0apg last season. He graduated from George Mason University in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. He played also for University of Colorado for 4 years. Le Mans Sarthe Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Leopold Delaunay Ugo Doumbia Forward: D'Shawn Schwartz Centers: Wilfried Yeguete Mathias Van_Den_Beemt |
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| Moussa Diagne Will Never Forget Thinking After Steph Curry Scored 5 Points In The First Half What All The Hype Was And Then Seeing Him Hit From Everywhere Scoring 25 In The Second Half - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Moussa Diagne (203-F/C-1984, college: Furman) is a former professional player from Senegal that played 3 seasons and all with the Telekom Baskets Bonn from 2007-2010 playing a total of 72 BBL games and 14 Eurochallenge games averaging 7.1ppg, 2.9rpg, FGP: 51.0%, 3PT: 29.3%, FT: 61.1%. From 2007-2009 he averaged 5,0ppg and 2,0rpg in the BBL. He played at Mount Olive Prep Academy in Marietta Georgia and then played at Furman from 2003-2007 playing a total of 112 NCAA games. He averaged in double figures in 3 of his 4 NCAA seasons. He looked back on his career and gave memories of the 2009 BBL finals against the EWE Baskets Oldenburg. Thanks Moussa for talking to eurobasket.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you? I am still living in Bonn and still enjoying watching the Telekom Baskets whenever I can. You retired in 2010. You had a short 3 year professional career all with Bonn. Why did you retire so young? Did you simply have a better opportunity off the court that you couldn't pass up? Yes, I did retire after just 3 years of playing professional basketball due to a knee injury. Life outside the basketball court has been great though can't complain. How have you been keeping busy since you retired in 2010? Do you still have some kind of ties to the game? I am living a regular life working and spending time with my family. I will be Coaching the first men's Oberliga team of BG Bonn next Season. I am still recruiting for my team so any good player around Bonn Koeln is free to join the tryouts the next weeks. You played at Furman (NCAA) from 2003-2007. What memories do you have of that time. The NCAA game was a lot different than today. College experiences and specially basketball experiences is something I will live with my whole life. The bus rides to the games and going against some big names players on todays NBA. There are a few great memories. In your second season you played against UNC Greensboro and an unknown freshman by the name of Kyle Hines. You had a 16/8 game and he a 7/6 game. Do you have any memories of that game and his play? Kyle Hines, has always been a dominant inside player. He has a great inside presence with great touch's. To bad he didn't make it to the NBA. I feel like he was better than lots of forward in the league. I actually have a photo from that game. In your senior year you played against Davidson 3 times and a certain unknown Steph Curry. Did his hot shooting already stick in your mind then or was he just a normal guard to you then? I had heard the name of a certain freshman Stefan Curry before our first game against Davidson In 2007. He was back then putting up big numbers before our match up. Curry scored 5 points the first half and I was like that boy and nothing I don't know why people are so hype about him. Curry came the second half and started shooting from everywhere. He scored 25 points the second half. Who was the toughest forward that you battled in the NCAA that reached the NBA? I played against Andrew Bogut from Utah in the Alaska invitational in Anchorage Alaska. He was tough to guard. He was the number draft pick that year. Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Laquan Prowell? Quan was a very athletic player. We had some great battles in practice. A one and one game can swing both way. You came to Bonn in 2007 after having a sensational senior year averaging 13/5. Did you expect your rookie season to be easier than how it went? You hardly played for head coach Mike Koch. I came to Bonn in 2007 after my senior year in college. I enjoyed playing for Mike Koch and I think I had played pretty good minutes my first year. I told Mike my first year that we have some good scorers on the team and my focus was to be the best defender on the team and I accepted that role. I can imagine one of your most memorable BBL games was the win against Bamberg where you had 9 points. What do you remember from that game? My most memorable game in the BBL was my first year during game 5 against Frankfurt in Frankfurt where I scored 17points and a memorable dunk over the best defender that time Koko Archibong. We won that game without our 3 starters to move to the finale against Alba Berlin. You helped the Telekom Baskets Bonn reach the final in 2009. Bonn is back in the final for the first team as they had an incredible season. The Final lost against Oldenburg in 2009 was a nightmare. We were so close and the city and fans in Bonn deserved to have that Titel. I live in Bonn and still support the team. I am so happy to see them make the final and I am praying that they will be the champion at the end of the season by defeating Ulm. The 2008-2009 Bonn was a special team that finished the regular season in fourth place. What do you remember being this team's biggest strength? We were a great group that loved to play together and win games. The strength of our team was the unselfishness of the guys. Each player accepted his role and played it to the fullest day in day out. The team had 2 ex NBA players with Ken Johnson and Vincent Yarbrough and a third player by the name of Brandon Bowman who I felt should always have made it. How important was his play for the success of the team? All those guys played a big part of our team success. Ken and Vince were two great defenders and Brandon was our go guy on offense. Brandon offensive skills was a big part of our team offensive success in 2008-2009. How will you remember John Bowler most? He was an unorthodox player that also had a original character and humor. John Bowler, was a very good inside and outside player. You never knew which area of his game was going to destabilize your defense. His humor outside basketball is still something that I always remember from him. What memories will you always have of EJ Rowland? The guy just completed his 18th season at age 40. I guess his wheels never fell off. EJ is a lion. He wheels ain't going to fall that easy. He is a grinder a true leader. I enjoyed having him as a teammate. What people may not know about him is that he is a very funny guy outside the basketball court. Is Jeff Gibbs one of those guys that you will never forget playing against? How does a 22 centimeter advantage that Ken Johnson still give a big man problems? Was he one of the greatest undersized bigs you ever saw? Jeff Gibbs was definitely one of the most under sized small forward I played against. He was an incredible rebounder and defender for a guy of his size. How do you remember the crazy final against Oldenburg. Bonn was always up a game, but Oldenburg always fought back. Was the 71-70 loss in game 5 your toughest loss in your career? That was definitely the toughest lost in my career because it was a final that we thought it was our until the last second. They said it's not over until the fat lady sings. It was a though one. Talk a little about the last seconds. How do you remember witnessing them? I mean we were winning and thought this was going our way. We were feeling good about ourselves until the very last second when we turned the ball over and allowed Oldenburg an and one. It was horrible but its sports life goes on. hat was the difference in the series? Could Bonn had won the series keeping Ricky Paulding better in check? Ricky Paulding is an awesome player. One of the most talented played I have played against in the BBL. But we would have won that game if we didn't turn the ball over in that very last second to allow Oldenburg an and one to take up the lead. Please name your starting 5 of favorite Bonn teammates? Vince Yarbrough , Arthur , Mia Davis, Patrick Flomo, John Bowler Who won a 1-1 you or Patrick Flomo? I am a better outside shooter so I might won this one . Who do you remember being the toughest center that you battled in Germany? Boumthie Boumthie from Oldenburg. He was a giant and I had tough time guarding him. The Telekom Baskets Bonn are down 01 in the best of 5 series against Ulm. What is your prediction? I think it will come down to game 5, 3-2 for Bonn. I see Bonn winning its first ever BBL championship this year. Thanks Moussa for the chat |
| ALBA Berlin keeps Mattisseck - by Eurobasket News | |||
He was also a member of German international program for some years. Mattisseck played for German Senior National Team in 2019 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2018. He represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 12.0ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.6apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 71.4%. Mattisseck has played previously for four other teams: Lichterfelde, SSV Lok Bernau, ALBA 2 and ALBA 3. He won German Bundesliga championship title in 2020, 2021 and 2022 and the cup in 2020 and 2022. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Honorable Mention back in 2018. |
| BBL Round 3 of Finals. ratiopharm Ulm take 2-1 lead - by Eurobasket News |
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Ulm - Bonn 112-84 ratiopharm Ulm made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Telekom Baskets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international Karim Jallow (198-1997) who scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. Brazilian point guard Yago Matheus (175-1999) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Five ratiopharm Ulm players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American Tyson Ward (198-1997, college: NDSU) who recorded 24 points and 9 rebounds and American-North Macedonian point guard TJ Shorts (175-1997, college: UC Davis) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Ulm: K.Jallow 24+5reb+2ast, B.Paul 23+5reb+1ast, B.Caboclo 20+3reb+1ast, Y.Matheus 14+7reb+8ast, J.Hawley 13+10reb+3ast, N.Juan 9+3reb+6ast Bonn: T.Ward 24+9reb+2ast, C.Malcolm 11+2reb, T.Shorts 11+3reb+5ast, S.Herrera 10+1reb+5ast, D.Williams 9+4reb+1ast, J.Morgan 8+3reb+3ast |
| Justus Hollatz (ex Rio Breogan) signs at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Hamburg Towers in German BBL. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 33 German BBL games he recorded 7.7ppg, 2.2rpg, 5.6apg and 1.4spg in that year. He also played 13 games in Eurocup where he got 8.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 4.2apg and 1.3spg in that year. Hollatz has been a member of German international program for some years. He has been regularly called to German senior team since 2021 and two years ago for U22 National Team. Hollatz has played also professionally for other German teams like Rist Wedel, SC Rist Wedel 2nd team, Piraten and Sharks. Among many awards he won German 2.Bundesliga Pro A championship title in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com German 2.Bundesliga Pro B All-Defensive Team back in 2020. |
| Oldenburg signs Charles Manning Jr., ex FMP BG - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played last season at KK FMP Meridian Beograd in Serbian KLS league. In four games he had very impressive stats: 19.3ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.0apg, 1.5spg and 1.0bpg. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. He also played 10 games in ABA League where he recorded also remarkable stats: 15.3ppg, 2.2rpg and 3.9apg. The other team he played that season for was Metalac (KLS). In 22 games he averaged 12.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.8apg and 1.2spg. Good season as he was also here named League Player of the Week. He graduated from University of South Alabama in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. His team won Suncoast Conference Regular Season in 2018 and 2019. Manning played also for Louisiana State University for 2 years. |
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| Ghana to host FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
| Ghana will host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Africa U-16 boys and girls Zone 3 qualifiers at the Eden Heights Sports Complex, Weija, on June 22-24. It would be Ghana's maiden participation in the tournament since its inception in 2009. Host Ghana will be joined by Benin, Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria in the boys' category, while Nigeria battles Ghana in a two-horse race in the girls division. Speaking ahead of the championship, a member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the tournament, Madam Aurora Commodore-Toppar, said Ghana was ready to host the games that will see winners progress to the eighth edition of the championships on July 13-23. Winners of the continental championship and first runners-up in the boy's category will progress to the FIBA U-17 World Cup in Turkey in 2024, with the girls' World Cup taking place in Mexico in 2024. She said 'the Ghana Basketball Association's (GBBA) desire was to introduce the sport to girls from the basic and secondary school level to whip up interest among them.' She added that the next level was to give them the much needed exposure by playing against teams from other countries to learn new things. Madam Commodore-Toppar, who doubles as the Treasurer of the GBBA, said since Ghana was new to the championships, they were looking at putting up a great show with eyes firmly fixed on qualification to the next levels. Courtesy of: ghanaiantimes.com.gh |
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| AEK Athens hire Joan Plaza, ex Real Betis - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Plaza has coached also in Russia (Zenit), Spain (Real Madrid and Unicaja) and Lithuania (Zalgiris). He played in the final of Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey) in 2004 and 2007. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Coach of the Year back in 2013. |
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| Gorgan outscored Shabab Al Ahli at the West Asia Super League - by Eurobasket News |
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Gorgan - Shabab Al Ahli 85-75 Gorgan outscored Shabab Al Ahli at the Final Eight of the West Asia Super League for a 1-2 record. Shabab Al Ahli was better in second period 20-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Mohammad Jamshidi (199-SF-1991, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 35 points and 10 assists for the winners and Behnam Yakhchali (196-SG-1995, agency: BIG) chipped in 31 points and 6 rebounds. Dane Miller (203-PF-1990, college: Rutgers) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Hamid Albreiki (190-F-2000) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. |
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| Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Finals MVP: Wade Baldwin IV (193-PG-1996) of M.Tel-Aviv Player of the Year: Joe Ragland (182-PG-1989) of H.HolonGuard of the Year: Joe Ragland (182-PG-1989) of H.HolonForward of the Year:  Tomer Ginat (202-PF-1994) of H.Tel-AvivCenter of the Year: Zachary Hankins (211-C-1996) of H.JerusalemImport Player of the Year: Joe Ragland (182-PG-1989) of H.HolonDomestic Player of the Year: Tomer Ginat (202-PF-1994) of H.Tel-AvivDefensive Player of the Year: Or Cornelius (198-F/G-1997) of H.JerusalemMost Improved Player of the Year: Itay Moskovich (191-G/F-2000) of H.Galil ElionRising Star of the Year: Roy Paretsky (193-G-2002) of H.Be'er ShevaSixth Man of the Year:  Bar Timor (190-G-1992) of H.Tel-AvivCoach of the Year: Aleksandar Dzikic of H.Jerusalem
First Team D.J. Cooper (183-PG-1990) of I.Ness Ziona Tomer Ginat (202-PF-1994) of H.Tel-Aviv Zachary Hankins (211-C-1996) of H.Jerusalem Joe Ragland (182-PG-1989) of H.Holon Roman Sorkin (208-F/C-1996) of M.Tel-Aviv
Second Team Wade Baldwin IV (193-PG-1996) of M.Tel-Aviv Khadeen Carrington (193-SG-1995) of H.Jerusalem Maurice Kemp (203-PF-1991) of Bnei Hertzeliya Nimrod Levi (208-PF-1995) of H.Galil Elion Jordan McRae (197-G/F-1991) of H.Tel-Aviv
Honorable Mention Roi Huber (188-PG-1997) of H.Galil Elion Karam Mashour (198-SF-1991) of E.Kiryat Ata Nimrod Levi (208-PF-1995) of H.Galil Elion Amin Stevens (203-F-1990) of E.Kiryat Ata Anthony Hickey (180-PG-1992) of H.Haifa Eric Griffin (203-F-1990) of Fajardo Ben Moore (203-F-1995) of H.Be'er Sheva David Efianayi (188-G-1995) of H.Be'er Sheva Tyler Bey (201-F-1998) of I.Ness Ziona
All-Domestic Players Team Roi Huber (188-PG-1997) of H.Galil Elion Karam Mashour (198-SF-1991) of E.Kiryat Ata Roman Sorkin (208-F/C-1996) of M.Tel-Aviv Tomer Ginat (202-PF-1994) of H.Tel-Aviv Nimrod Levi (208-PF-1995) of H.Galil Elion
All-Imports Team D.J. Cooper (183-PG-1990) of I.Ness Ziona Wade Baldwin IV (193-PG-1996) of M.Tel-Aviv Zachary Hankins (211-C-1996) of H.Jerusalem Joe Ragland (182-PG-1989) of H.Holon Maurice Kemp (203-PF-1991) of Bnei Hertzeliya |
| Koulechov re-signs at H.Be'er Sheva - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 30 Winner League games he recorded 8.8ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.2apg. He also played 10 games in Balkan League where he averaged 12.4ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg. He helped them to win the Balkan League championship. Quite impressive season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Balkan League Second Team. Koulechov was also a member of Israeli international program for some years. He played for Israeli Senior National Team between 2016 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Koulechov represented Israel at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 15.1ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 41.9%, FT: 61.1%. He has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion, Hapoel Holon and Ironi Nahariya), Russia (UNICS Kazan) and The Basketball Tournament (Armored Athlete). Koulechov graduated from University of Florida in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. He played also for Rice University for 3 years. |
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| Masciadri re-signs at Rimini - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was a member of Italian U18 National Team back in 2006. Masciadri has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Forli, Desio, Imola, Bergamo, Monferrato, Omegna, Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Ravenna. His team won Italian A dilettanti Group A Regular Season in 2009 and 2010. On Masciadri: A combo forward who can spend time in the 3 and 4 positions as well. He should add perimetral skills to play stably at the SF. |
| Serie A2 Round 1 of Finals. Wins for Vanoli Cremona and Pistoia - by Eurobasket News |
GoldForli - Vanoli Cremona 72-77Davide Denegri (184-1998, agency: SLN) fired 18 points for the winners. American power forward AJ Pacher (208-1992, college: Wright St., agency: Players Group) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. American Nathan Adrian (206-1995, college: WVU, agency: Diamond Sports) produced 16 points and the other American import guard Vincent Sanford (193-1990, college: Dayton) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Vanoli Cremona: D.Denegri 18+3reb+2ast, M.Alibegovic 12+2ast, A.Pacher 10+5reb+1ast, J.Mobio 8+7reb, T.Lacey 8+3reb+1ast, A.Pecchia 7+6reb+1ast Forli: V.Sanford 18+1reb+2ast, N.Adrian 16+4reb+1ast, D.Cinciarini 10+2reb+1ast, L.Pollone 8+6reb, L.Penna 8+1reb+5ast, F.Valentini 5+1reb+1ast SilverPistoia - Torino 67-61Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Zach Copeland (193-1997, college: Illinois St.) who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward Jordon Varnado (198-1997, college: Troy) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American-Iraqi guard Demario Mayfield (196-1991, college: Angelo St.) answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Luca Vencato (194-1995, agency: Players Group) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Torino. Top scorers: Pistoia: J.Varnado 16+4reb+1ast, Z.Copeland 12+5reb+4ast, G.Della Rosa 8+1ast, D.Magro 8+7reb, G.Benetti 7+1reb, C.Wheatle 5+7reb+4ast Torino: S.Pepe 18+2reb+1ast, D.Mayfield 15+9reb+2ast, L.Vencato 11+8reb+6ast, S.Zanotti 8+4reb, T.Guariglia 6+2reb, R.Jackson Jr. 2+4reb |
| Cameron Hunt (ex Tortona) joins Dijon - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played most recently at Bertram Yachts Derthona Tortona in Italian Serie A. In two games he recorded 13.5ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg and 2.0spg last season. He also played for s Oliver Baskets in German BBL where in 34 games he averaged impressive 17.1ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.3apg and 1.4spg. He was also voted League Player of the Week (2 times). Hunt played in the final of KCAC Tournament in 2016, 2017 and 2018. He was selected to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention in 2021 and 2022. Hunt graduated from Southwestern College, KS in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| Serie A Round 3 of Finals. Virtus Bologna cut the deficit - by Eurobasket News |
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Virtus BO - Milano 69-61 The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 69-61. Virtus BO looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Serbian point guard Milos Teodosic (195-1987) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points and 7 assists. The former international point guard Daniel Hackett (193-1987, college: USC) helped adding 13 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Billy Baron (188-1990, college: Canisius) with 15 points and the former international power forward Nicolo Melli (205-1991) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Virtus BO: D.Hackett 13+5reb+3ast, M.Teodosic 12+3reb+7ast, M.Belinelli 10, J.Mickey 10+1ast, A.Pajola 6+4reb+2ast, S.Ojeleye 6+2reb Milano: B.Baron 15+3reb+2ast, N.Melli 9+8reb+1ast, S.Shields 8+1reb+1ast, S.Napier 7+3reb+2ast, T.Baldasso 6, D.Hall 6+4reb+3ast |
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| Nasir Degruy will continue his college career at Abilene Christian University - by Eurobasket News |
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Abilene Christian University landed 6-4 guard Nasir Degruy for new season. Degruy comes from Louisiana State University Eunice (NJCAA) where he played only for one year. In 23 games he averaged 11.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 3.0apg. He has played high school basketball at St. Augustine in New Orleans, LA, which he graduated in 2022. Degruy helped his team make it to the LHSAA Louisiana Division I Championship Finals in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
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| Astana posts third consecutive win in WASL - by Eurobasket News |
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Astana - Kuwait 85-72 Astana posted the third consecutive win in WASL Final Eight beating Kuwait 85-72. Astana led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Karvel Anderson (188-SG-1991, college: RMU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points. Dmitriy Gavrilov (204-C-1986) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Hamad Hasan (191-PG-1997) answered with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Marcus Georges-Hunt (196-F-1994, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Kuwait. |
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| Astana posts third consecutive win in WASL - by Eurobasket News |
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Astana - Kuwait 85-72 Astana posted the third consecutive win in WASL Final Eight beating Kuwait 85-72. Astana led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Karvel Anderson (188-SG-1991, college: RMU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points. Dmitriy Gavrilov (204-C-1986) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Hamad Hasan (191-PG-1997) answered with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Marcus Georges-Hunt (196-F-1994, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Kuwait. |
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| D1 Round 12: Ahly Benghazi edge Ahly Tripoli by three points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 12 in the D1 took place in Benghazi. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Ahly Tripoli (10-2) to top-ranked Ahly Benghazi (12-0) 73-70 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Ahly Tripoli. Undefeated Ahly Benghazi have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record. Defending champion Ahly Tripoli keeps the second place with two games lost. Ahly Benghazi are looking forward to face Al Ittihad (#3) in Tripoli in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ahly Tripoli will play on the road against Al Nasr in Benghazi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Benghazi. Fourth ranked Al Nasr (9-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Al Ittihad (9-3) 63-61 in the fight for the third place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Al Ittihad. Al Nasr have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Al Ittihad. Al Nasr will play against league's second-placed Ahly Tripoli at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Ittihad will play against the league's leader Ahly Benghazi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Tripoli was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Al Morog (3-9) played at the court of sixth ranked Shabab (3-9). Shabab managed to secure a 7-point victory 68-61 on Tuesday. Shabab moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Al Morog. Al Morog lost fifth consecutive game. Shabab will meet at home Al Hilal (#7) in the next round. Al Morog will play against Al Madina in Tripoli and hope to secure a win.
Al Nasr - Al Ittihad 63-61 Important game to mention about took place in Benghazi. Fourth ranked Al Nasr (9-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Al Ittihad (9-3) 63-61 in the fight for the third place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Al Ittihad. Al Nasr have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Al Ittihad. Al Nasr will play against league's second-placed Ahly Tripoli at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Ittihad will play against the league's leader Ahly Benghazi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Shabab - Al Morog 68-61 The game in Tripoli was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Al Morog (3-9) played at the court of sixth ranked Shabab (3-9). Shabab managed to secure a 7-point victory 68-61 on Tuesday. Shabab moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Al Morog. Al Morog lost fifth consecutive game. Shabab will meet at home Al Hilal (#7) in the next round. Al Morog will play against Al Madina in Tripoli and hope to secure a win. Ahly Benghazi - Ahly Tripoli 73-70 The most exciting game of round 12 in the D1 took place in Benghazi. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Ahly Tripoli (10-2) to top-ranked Ahly Benghazi (12-0) 73-70 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Ahly Tripoli. Ahly Benghazi have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record. Defending champion Ahly Tripoli keeps the second place with two games lost. Ahly Benghazi are looking forward to face Al Ittihad (#3) in Tripoli in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ahly Tripoli will play on the road against Al Nasr in Benghazi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
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| Sources: Wizards to work with Bradley Beal on trade scenarios - by Eurobasket News |
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As rival teams begin reaching out to the Washington Wizards to explore the possibility of trading for three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal (6'4''-G-1993, college: Florida), team president Michael Winger and Beal's agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, are staying in close contact to discuss scenarios presented to the franchise, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. After completing the first season of a five-year, $251 million contract, Beal's unique standing as the NBA's only current player to have a no-trade clause negotiated into his deal gives him the ability to control not only possible destinations, but also how a potential package to acquire Beal impacts his ability to play for a contender elsewhere. If Winger is inclined to fundamentally reshape the roster of a franchise that has missed the playoffs in four of the past five seasons, teams won't only have to talk with Winger and Wizards general manager Will Dawkins on trade ideas -- they'll have to include Bartelstein in a three-way conversation. With the NBA draft looming on June 22 and free agency commencing July 1, conversations on Beal's future with the Wizards are expected to become more frequent, sources said. Beal, who has played his entire 11-year career with Washington, has enjoyed a close relationship with the community and owner Ted Leonsis. Nevertheless, Leonsis said he has given Winger full autonomy on whether he wants to pursue a rebuild with the Wizards or continue a trajectory around high-priced veteran talent. The Wizards are awaiting player-option decisions by forwards Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis, who can both become unrestricted free agents. Beal averaged 23.2 points on a career-best 51% shooting in an injury-plagued 50 games last season. For his career, he has averaged 22.1 points, including back-to-back seasons of 30.5 points and 31.3 points in 2019-20 and 2020-21. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| Mark Williams Has Thumb Surgery - by Eurobasket News |
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Mark Williams (7'0''-C-2001, college: Duke) underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, the Hornets announced in a press release. The rookie center is expected to make a full recovery, according to the team, although no specific timetable was given. The 15th pick in last year's draft, Williams appeared in 43 games and made 17 starts this season. He finished second among rookies with 1.0 blocks per game, third in field goal percentage at 63.7%, fourth in rebounds at 7.1 per night and fifth with 11 double-doubles. He also averaged 9.0 PPG in 19.3 minutes per game. Williams missed some time with a sprained thumb in March, but he was able to return before the end of the season and played in six of the team's final eight games. The surgery will prevent Williams from taking part in Summer League, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The Hornets will play in both Sacramento and Las Vegas next month, and Williams had been expected to participate. Boone adds that Williams' focus will now turn to rehab and recovery before he resumes full workouts later in the offseason. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
| Celtics Not Pursuing Trade For Bradley Beal, Intend To Sign Jaylen Brown To Extension - by Eurobasket News |
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The Boston Celtics have long been linked with Bradley Beal (6'4''-G-1993, college: Florida) due to his relationship with Jayson Tatum, but they're not believed to be a realistic trade candidate with the Washington Wizards right now. The Celtics are believed to be prioritizing signing Jaylen Brown (6'6''-G/F-1996, college: California) to a supermax contract this offseason. "My feel from talking to sources is that the Celtics are not necessarily in on this one," said Brian Windhorst. "Their intention is to get Jaylen Brown on a contract extension this year. Even if they got Jaylen Brown done, the idea of bringing in Bradley Beal would be extraordinarily difficult because of the three contracts together. "I don't think any conversation that involves trading Jaylen Brown is something the Celtics are super interested in right now." Courtesy of: realgm.com |
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Finals MVP:  Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995) of Denver N.Most Valuable Player:  Joel Embiid (7'0''-C/F-1994) of Philadelphia 76Most Improved Player:  Lauri Markkanen (7'1''-F/C-1997) of Utah JazzSixth Man of the Year: Malcolm Brogdon (6'5''-SG-1992) of Boston C.Rookie of the Year:  Paolo Banchero (6'9''-F-2002) of Orlando M.Defensive Player of the Year: Jaren Jackson Jr. (6'11''-F/C-1999) of Memphis G.Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year: Jrue Holiday (6'4''-G-1990) of Milwaukee B.Hustle Award: Marcus Smart (6'4''-G-1994) of Boston C.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award: Stephen Curry (6'2''-G-1988) of GS WarriorsClutch Player of the Year: De'Aaron Fox (6'4''-G-1997) of Sacramento K.Coach of the Year: Michael Brown of Sacramento K.
First Team  Giannis Antetokounmpo (6'11''-F-1994) of Milwaukee B. Jayson Tatum (6'8''-F/G-1998) of Boston C. Joel Embiid (7'0''-C/F-1994) of Philadelphia 76 Luka Doncic (6'7''-G-1999) of Dallas M. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6'6''-PG-1998) of OKC Thunder
Second Team Jimmy Butler (6'7''-G/F-1989) of Miami Heat Jaylen Brown (6'6''-G/F-1996) of Boston C. Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995) of Denver N. Stephen Curry (6'2''-G-1988) of GS Warriors Donovan Mitchell (6'3''-G-1996) of Cleveland C.
Third Team LeBron James (6'8''-SF-1984) of LA Lakers Julius Randle (6'9''-F/C-1994) of NY Knicks Domantas Sabonis (6'10''-PF-1996) of Sacramento K. De'Aaron Fox (6'4''-G-1997) of Sacramento K. Damian Lillard (6'3''-PG-1990) of Portland TB
All-Defensive 1st Team Jaren Jackson Jr. (6'11''-F/C-1999) of Memphis G. Jrue Holiday (6'4''-G-1990) of Milwaukee B. Brook Lopez (7'0''-C-1988) of Milwaukee B. Evan Mobley (7'0''-PF-2001) of Cleveland C. Alex Caruso (6'5''-G-1994) of Chicago B.
All-Defensive 2nd Team Derrick White (6'4''-G-1994) of Boston C. Draymond Green (6'6''-F-1990) of GS Warriors O.G. Anunoby (6'7''-F-1997) of Toronto R. Dillon Brooks (6'7''-G/F-1996) of Memphis G. Bam Adebayo (6'10''-C-1997) of Miami Heat
All-Rookie 1st Team Paolo Banchero (6'9''-F-2002) of Orlando M. Walker Kessler (7'1''-C-2001) of Utah Jazz Bennedict Mathurin (6'6''-G/F-2002) of Indiana P. Keegan Murray (6'8''-F-2000) of Sacramento K. Jalen Williams (6'6''-G/F-2001) of OKC Thunder
All-Rookie 2nd Team Jalen Duren (6'10''-F/C-2003) of Detroit P. Tari Eason (6'8''-F-2001) of Houston R. Jaden Ivey (6'4''-G-2002) of Detroit P. Jabari Smith II Jr. (6'10''-F-2003) of Houston R. Jeremy Sochan (6'9''-F-2003) of San Antonio S. |
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| Nathaniel Santos commits to Dayton - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of Dayton signed 21-year old naturalized Puerto Rican forward Nathaniel Santos (6'7''-216lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Santos is the second import player in the roster as Canadian Isaac Jack signed here earlier. He played for the last two years at University of Pittsburgh. But in 26 games he had just 1.7ppg and 1.3rpg last season. His team ended regular season as a second best place in ACC this year. Santos' high school career he had spent at Loomis Chaffee Academy in Windsor, CT, which he graduated in 2021. He represented USA at the FIBA Centrobasket U15 seven years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 4 games: 6.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.5apg, 1.5spg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was also voted to Hoop Hustle All-New England Prep Third Team and All-NEPSAC Class A Team in 2020. |
| Duane Posey transfers to Northwestern State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Northwestern State University inked 6-7 forward Duane Posey for upcoming season. Posey originally came from Memphis (TN), and he is moving here from Alabama State University where he played only for one year. In 31 games he recorded 7.4ppg and 5.0rpg. He played also at Kilgore College in 2020-2022. His team won NJCAA D1 Region XIV Championship and he helped Alabama St. team make it to the NJCAA Division I Elite Eight in 2022. His team won NJCAA D1 Mid-South District Championship in 2021. Posey graduated Memphis East High School (Memphis, TN) in 2020. Northwestern State University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Addison Patterson John Wilson Anthony Thomas Forwards: Duane Posey Justin Wilson |
| PJ Fuller will continue his college career at Detroit - by Eurobasket News | |||
Fuller played also at Texas Christian University in 2019-2021. He was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2019. Fuller graduated Findlay College Prep (Henderson, NV). He played also at Nathan Hale High in 202016-2017 and then at Garfield High in 202017-2018. Among many awards he was also voted to MaxPreps Junior All-America Honorable Mention and American Family Insurance All-USA Washington Boys Second Team in 2018. University of Detroit Mercy roster for 2023-24: Guards: PJ Fuller Jadan Coleman Mak Manciel Forwards: Oton Jankovic Alex Tchikou (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Nasir Degruy will continue his college career at Abilene Christian University - by Eurobasket News |
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Abilene Christian University landed 6-4 guard Nasir Degruy for new season. Degruy comes from Louisiana State University Eunice (NJCAA) where he played only for one year. In 23 games he averaged 11.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 3.0apg. He has played high school basketball at St. Augustine in New Orleans, LA, which he graduated in 2022. Degruy helped his team make it to the LHSAA Louisiana Division I Championship Finals in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| NEPAL |
| Nepal Suffers Defeat to Bhutan in Five Nations Cup Opener - by Eurobasket News |
| Nepal's journey in the Five Nations Cup Basketball Championship got off to a disappointing start as they were defeated by Bhutan in their opening match held in Maldives on Wednesday. Nepal fell short against Bhutan with a final score of 61-55. Despite their efforts to stage a comeback, Nepal was unable to overturn the deficit they faced in the first quarter. Bhutan started the game strongly and finished the first quarter with a commanding 21-13 lead. They continued to dominate in the second quarter, ending it with a score of 36-29 in their favor. Maintaining their lead, Bhutan entered the final quarter with a score of 48-42, ultimately securing their victory over Nepal with a final score of 61-55. The tournament, scheduled from June 14 to June 22, includes host nation Maldives, along with Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan, competing in a round-robin league format. The top two teams from the league will advance to the finale. Courtesy of: hamrokhelkud.com |
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| NIGERIA |
| Godwin Omenaka (ex Kormend) is a newcomer at Bourg - by Eurobasket News | |
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Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (Betclic ELITE ProA) strengthened their roster with addition of 22-year old Nigerian-Hungarian international power forward Godwin Omenaka (205cm-102kg-2000) for season 2023-24. Omenaka is the second import player in the roster as USA Bryson Williams signed here earlier. He played last season at Egis Kormend in Hungarian A Division. He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 38 A Division games he recorded 9.2ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.0bpg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Omenaka also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 7.0ppg and 5.5rpg. And finally he recorded 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he had just 2 points and 1 rebound. He has been regularly called to Nigerian Senior National Team since 2022. Omenaka has played also professionally for other Hungarian teams like Arconic-Alba, Debreceni Egyetem, DEAC U23 Debrecen and Alba. He played in the final of Hungarian U20 League in 2021. |
| PAKISTAN |
| Pakistan team hopes to secure top position in 5- Nation Basketball C'ship - by Eurobasket News |
| Pakistan team hopes to secure a top position in the Five-Nation Basketball Championship scheduled to be held in Maldives this year. In a statement on Wednesday, Pakistan Basket-ball Federation Secretary General, Khalid Bashir said, 'Our main target is to secure a position in the said event as the Pakistan team will be participating in any international championship after a long time.' In this regard, Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) has called a total of 25 players for the na-tional training camp here at the Pakistan Sports Complex. The three-day trials were held to select the probable for the Pakistan basketball team under the supervision of the Pakistan Basketball Federation. Around 80 players were nominated by the affiliated units of PBBF to feature in these trials. The selection committee was headed by Col. (R) Shujaat Ali Rana, while members including Mu-hammad Riaz Malik and Maudood Jafri, shortlisted the players for the training camp. Bashir said the selected players would go through extensive training to enhance their skills and fitness standard during the national camp. He said the players include both experienced and young players. The players selected for the camp includes Hamza Bin Javed (Army), Muhammad Shahbaz Ali (Army), Atif Shah (Army), Muhammad Shahid (Army), Imad Ahmed (Army), Rana Haris Ahmed ( Faisalabad), Sameer Khan (Hayderabad), Sammar Abbas (Islamabad), Ali Hamza Kazmi (Islamabad), Zain Ali (Karachi), Safi Ullah Khan (Lahore), Ibtisam Murtaza (Lahore), Muhammad Hamza (Multan), Zia Ur Rehman (Navy), Muhammad Umair Jan (PAF), Saqib Ullah Khan Mahsood (PAF), Mehtab Akram (PAF), Naeem Ullah (Peshawar), Abdul Wahab (Peshawar). Courtesy of: pakobserver.net |
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| Marinerong Pilipino downs Wangs to reach D-League finals - by Eurobasket News |
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MARINERONG Pilipino-San Beda turned back upset-conscious Wangs Basketball-Letran in their knockout game, 79-65, on Thursday to clinch a spot in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup finals at the Ynares Sports Center in Pasig. James Payosing went a perfect 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 23 points for the Red Lions, who won the best-of-three semifinal series, 2-1. Bannered by four players suiting up for TNT in the PBA On Tour, San Beda will face defending champion EcoOil-La Salle in the best-of-three title series that starts on Tuesday next week. Courtesy of: spin.ph |
| POLAND |
| Marcin Tomaszewski signs at AZS Koszalin - by Eurobasket News |
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AZS Koszalin (EBL) landed 24-year old 193cm guard Marcin Tomaszewski for new season. Tomaszewski played most recently at Enea Basket Poznan in the 1Liga. In 33 games he averaged 12.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.5apg and 1.6spg last season. EBL will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Zak (also in 1Liga) where in 31 games he had 11.8ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.5apg and 1.5spg in that year. He has played previously for two other teams: HydroTruck and Biofarm Basket Poznan. (via @GuidoGuida) |
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| David DiLeo (ex Czarni) signs at Le Portel - by Eurobasket News | |||
DiLeo won state team championship title in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The previous (2022) summer he played at the Pacers in NBA. In three games he recorded 6.7ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.0apg in 2022 year. He has played also professionally in Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki), Spain (Murcia) and NBA Summer League (New Orleans Pelicans). DiLeo was voted to All-MAC Honorable Mention back in 2020. He graduated from Central Michigan University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. DiLeo won state team championship title in 2012, 2013 and 2014. |
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| Nathaniel Santos commits to Dayton - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of Dayton signed 21-year old naturalized Puerto Rican forward Nathaniel Santos (6'7''-216lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Santos is the second import player in the roster as Canadian Isaac Jack signed here earlier. He played for the last two years at University of Pittsburgh. But in 26 games he had just 1.7ppg and 1.3rpg last season. His team ended regular season as a second best place in ACC this year. Santos' high school career he had spent at Loomis Chaffee Academy in Windsor, CT, which he graduated in 2021. He represented USA at the FIBA Centrobasket U15 seven years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 4 games: 6.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.5apg, 1.5spg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was also voted to Hoop Hustle All-New England Prep Third Team and All-NEPSAC Class A Team in 2020. |
| Knight number one in Puerto Rico BSN for week 40 - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 31-year old player was the main contributor (34 points, five rebounds and five assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Arecibo (#3, 17-18) 110-104. It allowed Quebradillas to consolidate first place in the Puerto Rican BSN. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Quebradillas has a very solid 23-11 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game Knight had a remarkable 55.6% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 10 attempts. He just recently signed at Quebradillas, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former University of Kentucky star has very solid stats this year. Knight is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.4ppg. Knight is in league's top in and averages impressive 55.5% FGP. The second best player in last week's games was young American DJ Hogg (203-F-1996) of Mayaguez. Hogg had a very good evening with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Of course he led Mayaguez to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Manati (#6, 11-24) 118-86. Mayaguez's 4th position in Group A has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 16-19 record. Hogg is one of the most experienced players at Mayaguez and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.3ppg (#4). His other stats are also decent: 5.8rpg and 3.7apg. Third on the list of top players last week was American swingman James Ennis (201-F/G-1990) of Humacao (#5). Ennis showcased his all-around game by recording 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in the last week. He was a key player of Humacao, leading his team to a 108-91 easy win against the higher-ranked Bayamon (#1, 22-12). The chances of Humacao not to end season at such low position in Group B, however are less than slim as they have already lost 21 games, recording just thirteen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Ennis could try to bring Humacao's a little bit higher in the standings. Ennis has a very solid season. In 12 games in Puerto Rico he scored 17.8ppg. He also has 8.0rpg, 3.2apg, FGP: 53.8% and 3PT: 52.2%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Gary Browne (185-PG-1993) of Guaynabo - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists 5. Jorge Pacheco-Ortiz (188-G-1998) of Mayaguez - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Javier Mojica (189-SG-1984) of Bayamon - 33 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Walter Hodge (183-PG-1986) of Arecibo - 27 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Jamil Wilson (201-F-1990) of Ponce - 18 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Travis Trice II (183-PG-1993) of Humacao - 17 points, 2 rebounds and 11 assists 10. Hassan Whiteside (213-C-1989) of Quebradillas - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Voluntari adds Olah to their roster - by Arnold Beres | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at CS SCM Timisoara where in 31 Liga Nationala games he recorded 11.4ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.3apg in that year. A very impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Romanian League Honorable Mention and All-Domestic Players Team. Olah has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He has been also a member of Romanian international program for some years. Olah has regularly played for Romanian senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. He represented Romania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 5.8ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 37.8%, 3PT: 23.5%, FT: 50.0%. Olah is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Kangoeroes and Belfius Mons Hainaut), Holland (ZZ Leiden) and Spain (Rio Breogan). Olah played in the final of Dutch Eredivisie in 2018. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. CSO Voluntari roster for 2023-24: Guards: Laszlo Polyak Lucas Tohatan Forward: Titus Nicoara Center: Alexandru Olah |
| RUSSIA |
| Lokomotiv lands Uladzislau Blizniuk, ex BC Minsk - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He has been also a member of Belarusian international program for some years. Blizniuk has regularly played for Belarusian senior team since 2021 and previously for University National Team back in 2018. He also represented Belarus at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 16.1ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.0apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 56.9%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 75.7%. Blizniuk has played also professionally for other Belarusian teams like BSEU-GrandPrint, Tsmoki-Minsk Second Team, Tsmoki-Minsk U20 team and Tsmoki-Minsk 3rd team. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belarusian League Honorable Mention back in 2018 and 2019. |
| UNICS Kazan inks Dmitrii Kulagin - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He was also a member of Russian international program for some years. Kulagin played for Russian Senior National Team between 2013 and 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. He represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 9 games: 5.8ppg, 1.4rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 41.9%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 72.7%. Kulagin has played previously for five other teams: PBC CSKA Moscow, Krasnye Krylia, BC Nizhny Novgorod, Lokomotiv and Zenit 2. He won VTB United League championship title in 2016, 2017 and 2022 and made it to the cup final in 2011 and 2023. Kulagin was voted to VTB United League All-Star Game in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. |
| Koulechov re-signs at H.Be'er Sheva - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 30 Winner League games he recorded 8.8ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.2apg. He also played 10 games in Balkan League where he averaged 12.4ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg. He helped them to win the Balkan League championship. Quite impressive season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Balkan League Second Team. Koulechov was also a member of Israeli international program for some years. He played for Israeli Senior National Team between 2016 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Koulechov represented Israel at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 15.1ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 41.9%, FT: 61.1%. He has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion, Hapoel Holon and Ironi Nahariya), Russia (UNICS Kazan) and The Basketball Tournament (Armored Athlete). Koulechov graduated from University of Florida in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. He played also for Rice University for 3 years. |
| RWANDA |
| Rwanda enters camp ahead of Afro-CAN qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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The national basketball team on Sunday evening reported to a residential camp in preparations for the forthcoming qualifiers of the FIBA Afro-CAN tournament due in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from June 17-23. Afro-CAN is a continental basketball tournament which focuses on promoting players who play in Africa. The competition allows national teams to summon a roster that comprises only two overseas-based players, while the rest of the ten should be based on the continent. The team is camping at Home Free Hotel and will be conducting training sessions at Lycee de Kigali gymnasium before departing to Tanzania on June 15. The qualifiers will determine the teams that will participate in the Afro-CAN finals, a 12-nation tournament that will take place in Luanda, Angola, from July 7-16. Africa Zone 5 teams that will feature in the qualifiers include Burundi, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya (qualified), Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Tanzania. They will be competing for the lone ticket available ahead of the qualifiers. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) qualified for the tournament as champions from the 2019 edition, while Kenya gained qualification as the losing finalists. Morocco are also qualified virtue of finishing fourth-placed in the Bamako-showpiece four years ago. Courtesy of: newtimes.co.rw |
| SERBIA |
| Oldenburg signs Charles Manning Jr., ex FMP BG - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played last season at KK FMP Meridian Beograd in Serbian KLS league. In four games he had very impressive stats: 19.3ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.0apg, 1.5spg and 1.0bpg. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. He also played 10 games in ABA League where he recorded also remarkable stats: 15.3ppg, 2.2rpg and 3.9apg. The other team he played that season for was Metalac (KLS). In 22 games he averaged 12.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.8apg and 1.2spg. Good season as he was also here named League Player of the Week. He graduated from University of South Alabama in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. His team won Suncoast Conference Regular Season in 2018 and 2019. Manning played also for Louisiana State University for 2 years. |
| SLOVAKIA |
| Turza re-signs at Iskra Svit - by Michal Duchovic | |||
Turza represented Slovakia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 1.0ppg. He has played previously for two other teams: Zilina and BK Slavia Zilina B team. |
| SLOVENIA |
| Justus Hollatz (ex Rio Breogan) signs at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Hamburg Towers in German BBL. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 33 German BBL games he recorded 7.7ppg, 2.2rpg, 5.6apg and 1.4spg in that year. He also played 13 games in Eurocup where he got 8.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 4.2apg and 1.3spg in that year. Hollatz has been a member of German international program for some years. He has been regularly called to German senior team since 2021 and two years ago for U22 National Team. Hollatz has played also professionally for other German teams like Rist Wedel, SC Rist Wedel 2nd team, Piraten and Sharks. Among many awards he won German 2.Bundesliga Pro A championship title in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com German 2.Bundesliga Pro B All-Defensive Team back in 2020. |
| SPAIN |
| Bilbao keeps Smith for another season - by Igor Obradovic | |||
he selected toAJC's Southside Player of the Year back in 2010 and 2011. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Hapoel Holon in Israeli Winner League. In 13 games he recorded 13.2ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.6apg in that year. Good season as he was also here voted League Player of the Week. Smith also played 14 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 12.4ppg, 2.4rpg and 2.5apg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Basketball Champions League Final Four. The other team he played that season for was Merkezefendi in Turkish BSL. In 11 games he got 14.7ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.5apg in that year. Smith is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki and Ionikos), Italy (Roseto, Cd'Orlando, Ravenna and Orzinuovi), Poland (Enea Zastal) and Turkey (Socar Petkim). Smith graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. he selected toAJC's Southside Player of the Year back in 2010 and 2011. He played also for Virginia Tech University for 3 years. (via @NetworkSportsI1)
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| AEK Athens hire Joan Plaza, ex Real Betis - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Plaza has coached also in Russia (Zenit), Spain (Real Madrid and Unicaja) and Lithuania (Zalgiris). He played in the final of Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey) in 2004 and 2007. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Coach of the Year back in 2013. |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Roberto Kovac (190-G/F-1990) of FribourgPlayer of the Year: Malik Johnson (178-PG-1997) of Vevey RivieraGuard of the Year: Davonta Jordan (188-G-1997) of FribourgForward of the Year: Isaiah Williams (201-F-1992) of MassagnoCenter of the Year:  Arkim Robertson (208-C-1994) of NeuchatelImport Player of the Year: Malik Johnson (178-PG-1997) of Vevey RivieraDomestic Player of the Year: Boris Mbala (190-G-1996) of FribourgDefensive Player of the Year: Isaiah Williams (201-F-1992) of MassagnoCoach of the Year: Petar Aleksic of Fribourg
First Team Malik Johnson (178-PG-1997) of Vevey Riviera Boris Mbala (190-G-1996) of Fribourg Davonta Jordan (188-G-1997) of Fribourg Isaiah Williams (201-F-1992) of Massagno Arkim Robertson (208-C-1994) of Neuchatel
Second Team Jaizec Lottie (188-G-1998) of Monthey Isaiah Ross (193-G/F-1996) of Roanne Marko Mladjan (205-PF-1993) of Massagno Dalan Ancrum (198-F-1996) of Neuchatel Juwann James (198-F/C-1987) of Massagno
Third Team Bryan Colon (181-PG-1992) of Geneve Juan De La Fuente (195-G/F-2000) of Neuchatel Dusan Mladjan (198-SF-1986) of Massagno Killian Martin (204-F-1998) of Neuchatel Arnaud Cotture (201-F/C-1995) of Fribourg
Honorable Mention Colin Dougherty (193-G-1996) of Nyon DeVante Brooks (198-PF) of Nyon Erik Thomas (195-PF-1995) of Geneve Jay Jay Chandler III (193-G-1998) of Monthey Justyn Hamilton (211-C-1999) of Lugano Jeremiah Paige (190-G-1996) of Geneve Jeremy Jaunin (170-PG-1991) of Nyon Jonathan Dubas (204-F/C-1991) of Vevey Riviera Jonathan Galloway (209-C-1996) of Massagno Keith Clanton (206-C-1990) of Geneve Martins Igbanu (203-F/C-1997) of Boncourt Mike Williams (188-G-1996) of Vevey Riviera Milos Jankovic (206-C-1994) of Fribourg Natan Jurkovitz (202-F-1995) of Fribourg Shannon Bogues (190-SG-1997) of Massagno Shawn Williams (185-G-1998) of Starwings Tre'vion Lamar (196-G/F-1999) of Oberwart Tyrell Johnson (203-F/C-1997) of Vevey Riviera
All-Domestic Players Team Robert Zinn (197-PG-1995) of Lugano Boris Mbala (190-G-1996) of Fribourg Roberto Kovac (190-G/F-1990) of Fribourg Marko Mladjan (205-PF-1993) of Massagno Arnaud Cotture (201-F/C-1995) of Fribourg
All-Imports Team Malik Johnson (178-PG-1997) of Vevey Riviera Davonta Jordan (188-G-1997) of Fribourg Isaiah Ross (193-G/F-1996) of Roanne Isaiah Williams (201-F-1992) of Massagno Arkim Robertson (208-C-1994) of Neuchatel |
| TAIWAN |
| Fubon Braves edge Kings to lift PLeague+ trophy - by Eurobasket News |
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Fubon Braves - Kings 118-104 Fubon Braves earned PLeague+ title. They outgunned Kings in the sixth game of the championship series to lift the trophy. The game without a history. Fubon Braves led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for American power forward Chris Johnson (210-1985, college: LSU) who led his team to a victory with 27 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Chih-Chieh Lin (192-1982) contributed with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Joseph Lin (186-1992, college: Hamilton) replied with 37 points (!!!) and American-British center Byron Mullens (213-1989, college: Ohio St.) added 20 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Kings. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Fubon Braves: C.Johnson 27+9reb+3ast, C.Lin 23+5reb+7ast, T.Chang 18+3reb+4ast, H.Kai-Chieh 13+2reb+2ast, I.Zaytsev 12+3reb+5ast, K.Chou 9+6reb+5ast Kings: J.Lin 37+3reb+1ast, B.Mullens 20+10reb+1ast, C.Yang 17+3reb+2ast, K.Manigault 13+6reb+9ast, K.Lee 7+2ast, Q.Davis 4+3reb+2ast |
| TURKEY |
| TB2L Stats Leaders |
| D'Shawn Schwartz (ex Fenerbahce 2) is a second import added to the roster of Le Mans - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He played most recently at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 2nd team in Turkish TBL league. In 29 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.8ppg, 6.6rpg and 2.0apg last season. He graduated from George Mason University in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. He played also for University of Colorado for 4 years. Le Mans Sarthe Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Leopold Delaunay Ugo Doumbia Forward: D'Shawn Schwartz Centers: Wilfried Yeguete Mathias Van_Den_Beemt |
| Strasbourg signs Phil Booth, ex Petkim - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Booth has played previously professionally in Belgium (Oostende) and NBA G League (OKC Blue and Capital City Go-Go). He was voted Baltimore Prep Player of the Year back in 2014. Booth graduated from Villanova University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
| Nathan Sestina could agree terms with Fenerbahce - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 36 BSL games he averaged 10.8ppg and 3.4rpg last season. He also played 22 games in Eurocup where he had 10.4ppg and 4.6rpg. Part of previous (2022) summer he spent at the Kings in NBA. In 5 games he recorded 3.8ppg, 2.6rpg and 1.2apg in 2022 year. The other team he played shortly were the Kings in NBA. In 5 games he got 3.4ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.2apg in 2022 year. Sestina is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Holon), other USA teams, NBA G League (Long Island Nets), Turkey (Merkezefendi) and NBA Summer League (Utah Jazz and Utah Jazz Blue). His team won Patriot League Tournament in 2017 and 2018. Sestina graduated from University of Kentucky in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. He played also for Bucknell University for 4 years. |
| TBL Round 4 of Semi-Finals. Yalovaspor enter Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Yalovaspor - Mersin 90-73 Yalovaspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Azerbaijani Orhan Haciyeva (200-1989) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Kadir Bayram (185-1996) who added 15 points and 8 assists during the contest. Five Yalovaspor players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Darnell Edge (188-1997, college: FDU) responded with 20 points and his fellow American import guard Tobin Carberry (193-1991, college: LIU Post) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Yalovaspor: O.Haciyeva 23+5reb+1ast, M.Kapucu 20+3reb+3ast, K.Bayram 15+4reb+8ast, R.Ledo 11+2reb+3ast, J.McNeace 10+10reb+3ast, S.Topcu 4+5ast Mersin: D.Edge 20+3reb+3ast, A.Karahan 15, T.Carberry 12+5reb+4ast, R.Dogrusoz 8+2reb+2ast, O.Kerem 6+2reb+1ast, M.Kizil 4+6reb+2ast |
| Turk Telekom adds Ulusoy to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Gaziantep where in 33 BSL games he averaged 4.7ppg, 2.6rpg, 3.3apg and 1.2spg in that year. He has played previously for two other teams: Bandirma and TEKSUT Bandirma BK. Ulusoy played in the final of Basketball Champions League in 2017. |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
| Gorgan outscored Shabab Al Ahli at the West Asia Super League - by Eurobasket News |
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Gorgan - Shabab Al Ahli 85-75 Gorgan outscored Shabab Al Ahli at the Final Eight of the West Asia Super League for a 1-2 record. Shabab Al Ahli was better in second period 20-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Mohammad Jamshidi (199-SF-1991, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 35 points and 10 assists for the winners and Behnam Yakhchali (196-SG-1995, agency: BIG) chipped in 31 points and 6 rebounds. Dane Miller (203-PF-1990, college: Rutgers) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Hamid Albreiki (190-F-2000) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| White Signing To Boost Nix - by Jeff King |
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Cheshire Phoenix are pleased to announce the signing of American / British Forward Skyler White (203-F/G-1993, college: PLNU) Skyler joins the club having previously played for Surrey Scorchers in the BBL between 2019-2021 where he averaged 15.5ppg and 6.9rbs in his first year in the BBL. The 6'7 forward who hails from Seattle, Washington, most recently played in Norway for the 22/23 season where he averaged 19.4Ppg and 6.9Rbs. Skyler White 'I'm excited to be returning to the BBL and to be part of Cheshire Phoenix. I really buy into the vision Coach Ben has for the team this year. I'm looking forward to bringing my energy to the court and building off the success of the last few years. I can't wait to get out there and play in front of the Cheshire fans!' Head Coach Ben Thomas 'I'm really happy to have Skyler onboard next season. He possesses a great skill set which will fit right in with our style of play. I know he is really motivated to be back playing in the BBL and I'm looking forward to seeing him get back to his best.' |
| Strasbourg signs Akin just out of college - by Eurobasket News | |||
He just graduated from Utah State University (NCAA). In 33 games he had 12.2ppg and 6.7rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the MWC Tournament final. 2022-23 was a great season as he was voted All-MWC Sixth Man of the Year. He started his college career at University of Maryland - Baltimore County (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to California Baptist University (NCAA). Akin represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Akin's first season as a professional player. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
| URUGUAY |
| Metropolitan Round 2: O.Mundial is defeated by 25 de Agosto - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Metropolitan. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was a loss of O.Mundial in Montevideo on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by 25 de Agosto 90-77. They made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. American forward Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) had a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Martin Counago (182-1997) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Forward Lucas Silva (197-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. 25 de Agosto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Miramar. Very significant was Colon's just 2-point road victory against Sayago 89-87. American guard Jamal Bieniemy (196-1999, college: UTEP) notched 36 points (!!!) and 4 steals to lead the effort and Andres Aristimuno supported him with 14 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) did not help to save the game for Sayago. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Colon will play against Welcome in Montevideo in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sayago will play on the road against Atenas in Montevideo to get more than just one victory in their record. Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Urunday and Olimpia. Urunday smashed visiting Olimpia by 30 points 81-51. The best player for the winners was DNicolas Delgado who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Al Thornton produced 10 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Urunday's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Verdirrojo. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: Atenas won against Lagomar on the opponent's court 89-82. Stockolmo managed to outperform Capitol in a home game 75-72. Larranaga managed to beat Verdirrojo on the road 87-71. U.Atletica defeated Miramar on its own court 77-63. Winless Tabare was beaten by Welcome in Montevideo 71-68. The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points and 9 rebounds by Joshua Wilchcombe of Tabare.
25 de Agosto - O.Mundial 90-77 The most surprising game was a loss of O.Mundial in Montevideo on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by 25 de Agosto 90-77. They made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. American forward Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) had a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Martin Counago (182-1997) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Forward Lucas Silva (197-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks and Brazilian center Pedro Ianguas (210-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four O.Mundial players scored in double figures. 25 de Agosto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Miramar. Top scorers: 25 de Agosto: D.McKinney 38+18reb+2ast, M.Counago 17+3reb+1ast, A.Midaglia 13+5reb+3ast, R.Rickards 9+2reb, J.Borrallo 5+6reb+3ast, M.Nessi 4+1reb+3ast O.Mundial: I.Facundo 14+1reb, L.Taboada 14+2reb, S.Lucas 13+11reb+3ast, I.Pedro 11+12reb+2ast, T.Gaskins 10+2reb+2ast, E.Taboada 9+1reb+4ast Lagomar - Atenas 82-89 But Lagomar was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Montevideo 89-82 on Monday night. Atenas outrebounded Lagomar 44-32 including 35 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 19 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American-Panamanian point guard Nicolas Lewis (185-1996) chipped in 25 points. Atenas' coach Santiago Segovia used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American swingman Denzel Livingston (193-1993, college: UIW) produced 27 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Agustin Allegrini (195-2000) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Atenas will meet at home Sayago in the next round where they are favorite. Lagomar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia. Top scorers: Atenas: A.Zuvich 30+19reb+1ast, N.Lewis 25+4reb+1ast, N.Santos 12, L.Planells 7+2reb+10ast, R.Joaquin 7+4reb+4ast, T.Rossi 6+12reb+2ast Lagomar: D.Livingston 27+7reb+3ast, L.Cristian 14+6reb, A.Agustin 13+6reb+4ast, I.Morena 7+4reb+4ast, P.Rusch 6+1ast, V.Lautaro 6+6reb+3ast Sayago - Colon 87-89 Very significant was Colon's just 2-point road victory against Sayago 89-87. American guard Jamal Bieniemy (196-1999, college: UTEP) notched 36 points (!!!) and 4 steals to lead the effort and point guard Andres Aristimuno (184-1992) supported him with 14 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) did not help to save the game for Sayago. Italian-Argentinian center Damian Tintorelli (205-1981) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Colon will play against Welcome in Montevideo in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sayago will play on the road against Atenas in Montevideo to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Colon: J.Bieniemy 36+3reb+3ast, D.Alvarez 17+2reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 14+4reb+5ast, E.Gonzalez 7+2reb, A.Amaral 7+2reb, M.Mateo 5+1reb Sayago: R.Brown 25+13reb+4ast, B.Emiliano 12+5reb+4ast, D.Tintorelli 12+7reb+2ast, T.de Leon 12+6reb, C.Santiago 9+2reb, M.Aguilera 8+4reb+1ast Stockolmo - Capitol 75-72 There was a surprise result in Montevideo where Stockolmo edged Capitol 75-72 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Argentinian power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) who scored 25 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) chipped in 14 points and 7 assists. American forward Karachi Edo (196-1994, college: Fresno St.) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 21 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Jacob Ledoux (190-1997, college: UTPB) added 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Stockolmo will meet Tabare on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Capitol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo U.Atletica. Top scorers: Stockolmo: J.Peralta 25+8reb+3ast, F.Terra 14+3reb+7ast, A.Maximiliano 9+5reb+2ast, R.Arrillaga 8+4reb, T.Martin 6+3reb+1ast, G.Agustin 6+5reb+1ast Capitol: J.Ledoux 24+9reb+6ast, K.Edo 20+21reb+2ast, M.Bruno 8+1reb, C.Bascou 7, A.Da Costa 7+3reb+1ast, G.Mateo 4+3reb+3ast Verdirrojo - Larranaga 71-87 Not a big story in a game in Montevideo where Verdirrojo was defeated by Larranaga 87-71 on Monday. Larranaga had a 31-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Hernando Caceres (202-1994) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Joaquin Jones (199-1997) chipped in 7 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Larranaga players scored in double figures. American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) produced 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and power forward Alfonso Arrillaga (195-1996) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Larranaga's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo O.Mundial. Top scorers: Larranaga: H.Caceres 23+6reb+4ast, D.Foreman 14+5reb+2ast, C.Colman 11+7reb+1ast, S.Guillermo 11+2ast, M.Nobile 10+8reb+2ast, J.Jones 7+12reb+7ast Verdirrojo: R.Whitfield 21+8reb+5ast, A.Arrillaga 17+6reb+2ast, R.Luca 8+4reb+1ast, J.Mayora 6+1reb+4ast, Y.Acevedo 6+2ast, M.Suarez 5+1reb Urunday - Olimpia 81-51 Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Urunday and Olimpia. Urunday smashed visiting Olimpia by 30 points 81-51. Urunday made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Olimpia's players. The best player for the winners was DNicolas Delgado (198-1987) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. American Zach Naylor (203-1998, college: Tarleton St.) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) produced 10 points and 7 rebounds and forward Santiago Tucuna (200-2002) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Urunday's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Verdirrojo. Top scorers: Urunday: Z.Naylor 17+8reb, D.Alvarez 16+1reb+6ast, D.Delgado 13+15reb+6ast, C.Bruno 8+1reb, D.Garcia 6+3reb, P.Patricio 6+1ast Olimpia: T.Santiago 12+5reb, A.Thornton 10+7reb, N.Joaquin 9+2reb, D.Nunes 5+3reb+1ast, S.Fernandez 4+4reb+3ast, M.Agustin 3+1reb+1ast U.Atletica - Miramar 77-63 There was a surprise result in Montevideo where U.Atletica beat Miramar 77-63 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was point guard Andres Dotti (180-1993) who scored 22 points and 6 assists. Point guard Felipe Garcia (173-1999) chipped in 15 points. Four U.Atletica players scored in double figures. Maximiliano Botta (194-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Ivan Loriente (190-1992, agency: Pro Sports) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. U.Atletica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Capitol. Top scorers: U.Atletica: A.Dotti 22+3reb+6ast, G.Felipe 15+4reb+3ast, C.Guillermo 11+3reb+7ast, Z.Riauka 11+7reb, A.Cabillon 9+9reb, L.Mallory 6+5reb Miramar: M.Botta 19+12reb, I.Loriente 12+10reb+2ast, D.Blazina 9+4reb+3ast, M.Monteverde 6+6reb, B.Nicolas 6+2reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 5 Welcome - Tabare 71-68 Welcome used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Tabare 71-68 on Tuesday night. Welcome forced 21 Tabare turnovers. The best player for the winners was center Mauricio Arregui (200-1998) who scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Angel Varela (188-1987) chipped in 17 points. American forward Joshua Wilchcombe (203-1994, college: OKWU) produced 29 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Welcome will meet Colon on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Tabare will play against Stockolmo and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Welcome: A.Mauricio 23+7reb, A.Varela 17+4reb+3ast, S.Wohlwend 9+9reb+2ast, B.Mateo 5+2reb, M.Nicoletti 5+2reb+2ast, S.Alvarez 4+3reb+1ast Tabare: J.Wilchcombe 29+9reb+2ast, M.Perdomo 11+6reb+3ast, H.Alvarez 8+5reb+5ast, P.Santiago 7+6reb+2ast, C.Xavier 5+1reb+1ast, G.Charlie 4+1reb |
| McKinney number one in Uruguayan Metropolitan for round 2 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old player had a double-double of 38 points and 18 rebounds, while his team beat O.Mundial (1-1) 90-77. 25 de Agosto is placed at 4th position in Uruguayan Metropolitan. 25 de Agosto 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. In the team's last game McKinney had a remarkable 76.9% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at 25 de Agosto and just after two games he already turned to be a very valuable addition to the team. Former Mount Mercy University star has very solid stats this year. McKinney is in league's top in points (2nd best: 27.5ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 13.0rpg) and averages impressive 66.7% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Argentinian Agustin Zuvich (201-F/C-1995) of Atenas. Zuvich had a very good evening with a double-double of 30 points and 19 rebounds. Of course Atenas cruised to a 89-82 relatively comfortable win over Lagomar (0-2). The season is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Zuvich is one of the most experienced players at Atenas and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 26.5ppg (#3). He also registered 14.5 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Karachi Edo (196-F-1994) of Capitol (#6). Edo scored 20 points and grabbed twenty one rebounds (!!!). Despite Edo's great performance Capitol lost 72-75 to Stockolmo (1-1). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Capitol needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 1 victory and 1 lost game. Edo has a great season in Uruguay. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.0ppg (8th best) and rebounds with 20.0rpg (#1 in league). Edo attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. Rakim Brown (198-SG-1991) of Sayago - 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Jamal Bieniemy (196-G-1999) of Colon - 36 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Joshua Wilchcombe (203-F-1994) of Tabare - 29 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Mauricio Arregui (200-C-1998) of Welcome - 23 points and 7 rebounds 8. D'Nicolas Delgado (198-PF-1987) of Urunday - 13 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Denzel Livingston (193-F/G-1993) of Lagomar - 27 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Hernando Caceres (202-PF-1994) of Larranaga - 23 points, 6 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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| VENEZUELA |
| SPB Round 5 of Quarter-Finals. Trotamundos and Piratas advance into semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Trotamundos - Broncos 80-69 Trotamundos looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Trotamundos made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American point guard Stefan Moody (179-1993, college: Ole Miss) who scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. The former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard Tyreke Evans (198-1989, college: Memphis) produced 23 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) added 22 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Broncos: T.Evans 23+8reb, J.Williams 22+3reb+2ast, R.James 11+3reb+1ast, L.Duarte 4+5reb, J.Araujo 4+5reb, H.Sims 3+4reb Trotamundos: S.Moody 22+5reb+9ast, L.Gonzalez 18+2reb+1ast, N.Colmenares 16+8reb+2ast, J.Zamora 6+8reb+4ast, E.Baez 5+1reb+4ast, D.Smith 4+5reb+2ast Cocodrilos - Piratas 84-89 Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) contributed with 24 points for the winners. Piratas' coach Melvyn Lopez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Dominican Juan Guerrero (203-1993) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Dominican center Luis Santos (203-1994, college: St.Louis) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Cocodrilos. Four Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Cocodrilos: J.Guerrero 19+10reb+1ast, L.Santos 17+6reb+3ast, P.Chourio 15+2reb, E.Clark 14+4reb+2ast, L.Bethelmy 9+3reb+3ast, L.Montero 8+2reb+2ast Piratas: R.Mendoza 24+3reb+2ast, J.Suero 22+9reb+6ast, Y.Sifontes 16+3reb+4ast, J.Vargas 9+4reb+3ast, D.Agbelese 7+7reb, A.Morillo 6+1ast |
| VIETNAM |
| Kentrell Barkley's triple-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He recorded a triple-double of 28 points adding also 16 rebounds and 10 assists, while his team beat Buffaloes (#4, 1-1) 85-71. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Saigon Heat is placed at 2nd position in Vietnamese league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Saigon Heat 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 Barkley had a remarkable 81.8% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Saigon Heat and it was his first game, where he immediately became new team's leader. East Carolina University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Barkley is in league's top in points (4th best: 28.0ppg), rebounds (4th best: 16.0rpg) and averages solid 81.8% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Jermaine Marrow (183-PG-1997) of Dragons. He is American guard in his first season at Dragons. In the last game Marrow recorded impressive 39 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Dragons lost that game 94-106 to Warriors (1-0). 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. Marrow is one of the most experienced players at Dragons and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 39.0ppg (#1). His other stats are also decent: 9.0rpg and 5.0apg. Third place about best performers goes to guard Sameen Swint (193-G-1995) of Warriors (#3). Swint got into 30-points club by scoring 32 points in the last round. He went also for five rebounds and eight assists. He was a key player of Warriors, leading his team to a 106-94 win against Dragons (#7, 0-1). Warriors 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. Swint also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for Swint as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. John Fields (205-F/C-1988) of Warriors - 18 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Anthony January (204-PF-1993) of Buffaloes - 19 points, 20 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Yevgen Sakhniuk (201-F-1995) of Dragons - 6 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Phu Vinh Nguyen (203-F/C-1998) of Saigon Heat - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 8. RJ Smith (198-G-1997) of Buffaloes - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Hung Nguyen (195-C-1991) of Warriors - 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Will Tran (F-1998) of Dragons - 17 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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| VTB UNITED LEAGUE |
| Lokomotiv lands Uladzislau Blizniuk, ex BC Minsk - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He has been also a member of Belarusian international program for some years. Blizniuk has regularly played for Belarusian senior team since 2021 and previously for University National Team back in 2018. He also represented Belarus at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 16.1ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.0apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 56.9%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 75.7%. Blizniuk has played also professionally for other Belarusian teams like BSEU-GrandPrint, Tsmoki-Minsk Second Team, Tsmoki-Minsk U20 team and Tsmoki-Minsk 3rd team. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belarusian League Honorable Mention back in 2018 and 2019. |
| UNICS Kazan inks Dmitrii Kulagin - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He was also a member of Russian international program for some years. Kulagin played for Russian Senior National Team between 2013 and 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. He represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 9 games: 5.8ppg, 1.4rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 41.9%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 72.7%. Kulagin has played previously for five other teams: PBC CSKA Moscow, Krasnye Krylia, BC Nizhny Novgorod, Lokomotiv and Zenit 2. He won VTB United League championship title in 2016, 2017 and 2022 and made it to the cup final in 2011 and 2023. Kulagin was voted to VTB United League All-Star Game in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. |
| WEST ASIA SUPER LEAGUE |
| Round 6 of Final Eight. Al Manama reach semifinal stage - by Eurobasket News |
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Al-Manama - Beirut Club 86-75 Al Manama advanced into WASL Final Eight semis as they beat Beirut Club. The game was mostly controlled by Al-Manama. Beirut Club managed to win third quarter 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for American swingman Sir'Dominic Pointer (198-1992, college: St.John's) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Mustafa Rashed (177-2002) contributed with 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. Five Al-Manama players scored in double figures. Swingman Elias Rustom (197-1987) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and point guard Ali Mezher (182-1994) added 11 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Beirut Club. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Al-Manama: R.Mustafa 16+3reb+5ast, T.Thibodeaux 15+6reb+2ast, S.Pointer 14+8reb+2ast, M.Hamooda 12+3reb, J.Evans 10+7reb+1ast, A.Haji 8+2reb+1ast Beirut Club: E.Rustom 15+6reb+2ast, J.Jackson 12+2reb+4ast, N.Rabay 12+1reb, A.Mezher 11+5reb+2ast, I.Thomas 9+6reb+2ast, C.Crawford 9+7reb+2ast |
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| BRAZIL |
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| CANADA |
| Cheyenne Rowe transfers to The University of Texas San Antonio - by Eurobasket News | |
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The University of Texas San Antonio added to their roster 19-year old Canadian forward Cheyenne Rowe (6'2'') for new 2023-24 season. Ontario native moved there from James Madison University where she spent her freshman year. In 16 games she recorded just 2.4ppg and 2.4rpg last season. Her team won Sun Belt Regular Season Co-Championship and Sun Belt Tournament this year. Rowe was a member of Canadian U18 National Team last year. |
| CUBA |
| Troistorrents keep Bravo for another season - by Luca Maffioli | |
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BBC Les Portes du Soleil Troistorrents (SBL) re-signed 26-year old Cuban 181cm forward Yeinny Bravo for season 2023-24. Bravo played there last season. In 20 SBL games she recorded 7.3ppg, 8.3rpg and 1.1apg. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very spectacular season in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Honorable Mention. The previous (2021-22) season she played at BCF Elfic Fribourg Basket where in 29 SBL games she averaged 5.8ppg and 4.3rpg in that year. Bravo contributed to her team winning the SBL title and the Supercup. She also played 8 games in Eurocup where she had just 2.6ppg and 1.8rpg in that year. Bravo has played previously for Swiss team Elfic Fribourg Generation 2nd team. |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
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| DR CONGO |
| Torun sign La Mama Kapinga-Maweja - by Eurobasket News | |||
She played most recently at Dynamo Novosibirsk Region in Russian PBL league. In 28 games she averaged 7.9ppg and 5.8rpg last season. The previous (2021-22) season she played at ZKK Plamen Pozega in Croatian Premijer Liga where in 29 games she was the best scorer with impressive 21.4ppg and recorded 15.3rpg (leader !!!), 1.7apg, 1.3spg and 2.1bpg in that year. She helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. She can count that season as a very successful as was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year and Center of the Year. Kapinga-Maweja also played 18 games in WABA where she had very remarkable stats: 21.5ppg, 14.6rpg, 2.2apg, 1.4spg and 1.4bpg in that year. A very impressive season as she was awarded Eurobasket.com All-WABA Player of the Year, Center of the Year and voted to All-Defensive Team. She was a member of Congolese Senior National Team back in 2017. Kapinga-Maweja has played also professionally in DR Congo (ASB INSS Kinshasa and V Club). |
| FIBA AMERICAS U16 |
| Recap of Day 1 in Merida - by Eurobasket News |
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Mexico - Colombia 59-67 Colombia victoriously opened their campaign. They upset hosting Mexico in the opener. Maria Perez (162-G-2007) stepped up with 18 points to lead the effort. Colombia opened a 45-30 halftime lead. Mexico narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Sandra Acuna (168-G-2007) nailed 16 points for Mexico. USA - Puerto Rico 124-39 USA coasted past Puerto Rico in the first game in Merida. The North American side piled up a massive 68-18 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Jerzy Robinson (185-G-2008) topscored with 21 points for the USA. Trinity Jones (185-G-2007) contributed 19 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Desirek Nieves (170-SG-2007) had 8 points for Puerto Rico. Canada - Brazil 69-37 Canada thumped Brazil to open win count at the tournament. Savannah Swords (182-F-2008) scored 12 points to lead the winners. Canada posted a 33-25 halftime lead. They held Brazil to just 12 points in the second half to ease to the win. Chance Berry added 10 points for Canada. Nicolly Sanches (166-PG-2007) and Giovana De Freitas (186-C-2007) had 7 points apiece for Brazil. Dominican Republic - Argentina 62-72 Argentina rolled over Dominican Republic to secure the first win in Mexico. Milagros Morell (191-F-2007) and Rocio Leta (162-PG-2007) notched 17 points apiece in the victory. Argentina led by just one point at halftime 32-31. But they went on a 15-8 run in the third period to clear off for good. Sol Depetris (170-SG-2007) had 16 points for Argentina. Leila Nunez (185-SG-2007) had 18 points and 7 rebounds for Dominican Republic. |
| Recap of Day 2 in Merida - by Eurobasket News |
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Colombia - USA 29-93 USA cruised past Colombia for the second straight win at the tournament. USA posted a 47-25 halftime lead. They held Colombia to just 4 points in the second half and coasted to the win. Darriana Alexander (185-F-2007) recorded 17 points, while Hailee Swain (175-G-2007) added 14 points for USA. Marta Moscarella (180-F-2007) answered with 8 points for Colombia. Argentina - Brazil 70-59 Argentina beat Brazil to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. They went on a 25-15 run in the second frame to open a 12-point lead. Argentina stretched the margin at 14-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and never looked back en route to the win. Milagros Morell (191-F-2007) finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds for Argentina. Rebeca Soares (187-C-2008) answered with 16 points and 10 rebounds for Brazil. Canada - Dominican Republic 90-40 Canada outscored Dominican Republic to gain the second consecutive win in Merida. Canada piled up a 53-23 halftime lead. They went on a 23-2 run in the third term to clear off for good. Jahda Denis (168-G-2007) accounted for 15 points, while Cearah Parchment (184-F-2007) added 13 points for Canada. Carmela Nunez (187-SG-2007) netted 9 points for Dominican Republic. Puerto Rico - Mexico 78-76 Puerto Rico nipped hosting Mexico to earn the first win in Merida. Mexico enjoyed a 43-36 halftime lead. But Puerto Rico used a 19-14 run in the fourth period to snatch a key win at the end. Adriana Robles (171-G-2007) posted 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaida Guerra (155-SG-2007) added 20 points for the winners. Giovanna Molinar (181-F-2007) answered with 21 points for Mexico. |
| FRANCE |
| Roche inks Shaqwedia Wallace, ex Antalya 07 - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Wallace is quite experienced player. She has played in seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Wallace has played previously professionally also in Belgium (Waregem and Castors Braine), Israel (Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan), Portugal (Quinta dos Lombos and Sportiva), Romania (ASC Sepsi SIC Sfantu Gheorghe), Spain (UNB Obenasa), France (Nantes and Angers) and Turkey (Adana). She was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Forward of the Year back in 2015 and 2016. Wallace graduated from Temple University in 2011 and it will be her 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. |
| Bretagne adds Kane to their roster - by Eurobasket News | |
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Landerneau Bretagne Basket (LFB) added to their roster 18-year old center Adja Kane (191cm-2005) for season 2023-24. Kane has played for the last two years at Centre Federal BB Paris in the LF2. In 22 games she recorded 4.2ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.6apg, 1.1spg and 1.0bpg last season. She represented France at the FIBA U17 World Cup for Women's in Debrecen (Hungary) last year. Her team won Bronze and her stats at that event were 7 games: 4.1ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.4apg. |
| Nausia Woolfolk (ex Al Riyadi) agreed terms with Bretagne - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Woolfolk has played also professionally in Portugal (Sportiva). Her team won Portuguese League Regular Season in 2021. She graduated from Florida State University in 2020 and it will be her fourth season in pro basketball. Landerneau Bretagne Basket roster for 2023-24: Prescillia Lezin Nausia Woolfolk Adja Kane Laura Evrard |
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| GERMANY |
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| GREECE |
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| PolskaStrefaInwestycji Enea Gorzow Wielkopolski lands Elena Tsineke - by Eurobasket News | |||
This summer she was drafted by Washington Mystics (WNBA) in second round (20th overall). The former University of South Florida standout is in her first season in pro basketball. She has been also a member of Greek international program for some years. Tsineke has regularly played for Greek senior team since 2017 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017. She represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 11.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.6apg, Steals-4 (3.2spg), FGP: 45.7%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 73.3%. Tsineke's team won AAC Regular Season in 2021 and 2023. Tsineke was voted to All-AAC Co-Player of the Year in 2023. |
| GWBA |
| Flint scores 100 points twice in rare doubleheader victories against KC Crossover - by Eurobasket News |
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The Flint Monarchs of the Global Women's Basketball Association (GWBA) won both of their games this weekend, scoring over a hundred points twice against the Kansas City Crossover. In Saturday's contest against the Crossover, the Monarchs won 103-45. Aliyah Mazyck (5'9''-G-1996, college: USC) scored a game high 21 points, Asia Boyd (6'1''-F-1992, college: Kansas) registered 20 points, Ameryst Alston (5'9''-G-1993, college: Ohio St.) posted 16 points and Areanna Combs (5'10''-G, college: EMU) and Micaela Kelly (5'6''-G-1998, college: CMU) both chipped in 11 points. 'I was pleased with the team defense and how we applied ball pressure during this game,' said Drey Wynn, Head Coach and General Manager. Cierra Ceazer (5'10''-G-1992, college: Indiana St.) posted 13 points and five rebounds to lead the Crossover. In Sunday's contest against the Crossover, the Monarchs won 105-54. Asia Boyd scored a game high 27 points, Ameryst Alston recorded 14 points and five rebounds, Brandie (Baker) Cunningham posted 10 points and 13 rebounds, Aliyah Mazyck and Micaela Kelly both chipped in 13 points. 'Asia Boyd scoring 27 points off the bench as a non-starter is quite remarkable, considering she only played 18 minutes during this game,' said Wynn. Christian Keys (5'10''-G/F, college: William Jewell) posted 13 points and four rebounds to lead the Crossover. Game notes from Sunday: The biggest lead held was 56 points by the Monarchs, there was one lead change during the game, the Monarchs scored 48 points bench points and 46 points from turnovers. Courtesy of: einnews.com |
| HUNGARY |
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| ISRAEL |
| Kylee Shook agreed terms with ASA Jerusalem - by Eran Sela | ||||
Three years ago she was drafted by New York Liberty (WNBA) in second round (13th overall). The former University of Louisville standout is in her fourth season in pro basketball. Shook has played previously professionally in Australia (Adelaide Lightning) and Turkey. She was selected Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Finalist back in 2020. A.S.A. Jerusalem roster for 2023-24: Guards: Adi Furstenberg Noah Nebo Daniela Avi Forwards: Jovana Pasic Kylee Shook Tamar Bar_Gal Coach: Ohad Gal |
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| ITALY |
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| LEBANON |
| Nausia Woolfolk (ex Al Riyadi) agreed terms with Bretagne - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Woolfolk has played also professionally in Portugal (Sportiva). Her team won Portuguese League Regular Season in 2021. She graduated from Florida State University in 2020 and it will be her fourth season in pro basketball. Landerneau Bretagne Basket roster for 2023-24: Prescillia Lezin Nausia Woolfolk Adja Kane Laura Evrard |
| MONTENEGRO |
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| NAIA |
| Montana Tech Releases First Recruiting Class Under Jeff Graham - by Stephan Ditgens |
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BUTTE, Montana - Montana Tech head women's basketball coach Jeff Graham announced his first recruiting class today. The Orediggers have six commits starting school in the fall with checking almost every box on the recruit checklist. In addition to the incoming six, the Orediggers return 10 student-athletes including starters Soda Rice and Aubrie Rademacher. Coach Graham had to get his feet under him quickly last year after arriving in Butte in early August missing the opportunity to recruit. With one season under his belt, coach Graham is ready to show his knowledge of young talent and ability to land solid prospects. The Montana Tech women's basketball staff was ecstatic when they landed their first recruit in Chloe Santeford. Santeford, a four-year varsity starter originally from Haiti, graduated Stanwood High School in Washington. Coach Graham landed a big-time student-athlete and kept one of the top recruits in the state close to home in Butte Central's Brooke Badovinac. Keeping the best local talent in Butte is a one of the goals in Coach Graham's recruiting plan. Along with Badovinac, two more Montana products in Havre's Avery Carlson and Madison Chappuis from Bigfork join the team. Tech women's basketball also added size to their 2023 recruiting class with the signing of Booklynn Hankwitz transferring from Linn-Benton Community College. Rounding out the class is another upperclassman with size and skill under the basket. Former all-conference and all-region selection Tech volleyball player Taylor Henley joins the team with one season of eligibility. Chloe Santeford - 5-5 Guard - Port-au-Prince, Haiti Four-year varsity starter and four-year defensive player of the year for the Stanwood HS Girls' Basketball team. She earned second team All-Wesco honors twice while guiding her teams to a fourth-place finish in 3A, the highest finish for Stanwood High School Girls' basketball team ever. At 5-5, Chloe is a defensive ace on the perimeter keeping top scorers well below their average game after game regardless of their size. While her unselfishness as a point guard is second to none. Chloe has a 3.77 cumulative GPA and will be studying business at Montana Tech. Chloe is the youngest of the Santeford's six children was born in Port-au-Prince. Coach Graham: "Chloe brings a lot to our program at both ends of the floor. She's a shutdown defender and has the ability to create shots for our shooters. Chloe will make an immediate impact on our program. She was our first signee of the 2023 class and we couldn't be more excited to have her. She came very highly recommended from former Tech standout Zeke Bambolo. After watching one minute of film on her, Coach Thatcher was sold." Brooke Badovinac - 5-11 Guard - Butte, Mont. Played prep at Butte Central High School under former Butte Central and Montana Tech legend Meg Murphy and Butte Central and MSUB standout Quinn (Peoples) Carter. During her illustrious career she earned 11 varsity letters at Butte Central while being named Academic All-State 11 times. Brooke earned All-State honors in both basketball and softball while garnering all-conference in volleyball. She has been selected to play in nine all-star games, including the Montana-Wyoming All-Star Basketball Series. Brooke is Butte's all-time season leading scorer for boys and girls with 671 points (2022), is tied for the all-time single game female scorer at Butte Central with 41 points and holds the Butte Central single game scoring record against Class A opponents with 38. A team captain for the Maroons, Brooke led the state in scoring in 2021-2022 by averaging 23.6 points per game. Both of Brooke's parents, Brett and Amanda (Evans) Badovinac, have deep family ties in Butte and Montana Tech. She plans to major in Exercise and Health Science. Coach Graham: "Keeping this Butte Central standout in town was the number one priority for me when I was lucky enough to be offered the job at Montana Tech. We couldn't be more excited she has chosen to continue her career in Butte. She fits our program perfectly because she has the ability to score from anywhere on the floor." "Brooke has been very well-coached throughout her career at Butte Central in three sports. She has been an integral part in the success Butte Central has seen during the last four year. We feel very fortunate to bring her on board and are looking forward to her having a great career as a Digger." Brooklynn Hankwitz - 6-0 Forward - Astoria, Ore. The 6-0 post finished her junior college career at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon. The Roadrunners finished the 2022-23 season with a record of 21-7 with Hankwitz earning first team all-region honors. She averaged 14.3 points a game and 6.4 rebounds. Hankwitz had a stellar high school career at Astoria High School in Astoria, Oregon. She earned first team all-league as well as player of the year honors. Brooklynn also excelled in the classroom where she was named a student scholar-athlete. Brooklynn is the daughter of Nathan Hankwitz and Lisa Hankwitz. Brooklynn is majoring in Business at Montana Tech. Coach Graham: "We're very excited for Brooklynn to be a Digger. Brooklynn had a great visit to Montana Tech and really enjoyed Butte. Coach Thatcher and I were very impressed with her not only her ability, but her personality and character. She comes from a successful Linn-Benton program and we're looking forward to her growth under Coach Thatcher here at Tech." "We need to add a post and Brooklynn fits that perfectly. She also fits perfectly into our team's amazing culture. Brooklynn is a great person who is very coachable and has a bright future here at Montana Tech.". Taylor Henley - 6-1 Forward - Kalispell, Mont. First team all-conference volleyball player for Montana Tech and become their first dual sport athlete. Henley was an all-conference basketball player for Flathead and averaged 13.2 points and 8.5 rebounds a game her senior year. Henley's size and athletic ability will be a very welcome addition to the Diggers roster. The 6-1 middle blocker produced a tremendous career for the Digger volleyball team. She was selected first team all-conference her senior season while leading the league and NAIA in blocks for much of the year. She also earned all-region honors while helping her team to a Frontier Conference Championship. Taylor will graduate in the spring with a degree in Elementary Education. Coach Graham: "Taylor is an athlete who lives in the gym and the weight room. We were very excited when she began thinking about joining our team and we were elated when she made it official. She is a proven winner and has been a team leader for Coach Brian Solomon's extremely successful volleyball program. We are very excited to have her join our already-talented group. Her toughness is going to bleed over to her teammates and help us to win games." Avery Carlson - 5-7 Guard - Havre, Mont. The 5-7 guard played prep at Havre HS and guided the Blue Ponies to three straight Class A State Basketball Championships. Avery is a two-time All-State and first team all-conference selection in both basketball and volleyball. She was a key component on Havre's State runner-up volleyball team this year. Avery is also an All-State and first team all-conference softball player. A captain on court and on the field, Avery is also a leader in the classroom. Avery is the daughter of Andy and Kristy Carlson. Avery plans on studying Pre-Medicine and Chemistry. Coach Graham: "Avery is a competitor. And Avery is a winner. She comes from three winning programs at Havre High and we're excited for her to bring that winning culture to our program," commented Head Coach Jeff Graham. "We're working to build a culture of success here at Montana Tech and she's going to help us with that process. She's a tremendous on-ball defender and floor general. She has been extremely well coached by Coach Kraske and his staff throughout her wonderful career." "Tech's educational offerings fit Avery perfectly as she is very driven in the classroom. She is going to fit in great here in Butte because she is a hard-nosed competitor. We are thrilled to add her competitiveness and toughness to our program." Madison Chappuis - 5-10 Forward - Bigfork, Mont. Madison Chappuis played prep at Bigfork High School, where she was a standout in both basketball and track and field. She will continue her athletic career with the Orediggers competing in both of those sports. She will join Taylor Henley as Montana Tech's second dual athlete. On the basketball court, Madison was a four-year varsity player for the Valkyrie and a three-year starter. She was a two-year all-conference player. She helped lead Bigfork to a 3rd place finish at State in 2022 and its first ever State Championship in 2023. In track and field, Chappuis has qualified for the State Meet in both the Javelin and Shot Put since her sophomore year. Under the tutelage of the track gurus Wayne and Sue Loeffler, Madison has continued to improve throughout her career. Madison finished 3rd in the Javelin and 4th place in the Shot Put at the 2023 State B Track Meet. Coach Graham: "Adding Madison to our roster will provide length and athleticism to our roster. She is a versatile defender and has a very high basketball ceiling. Coach Gunlock raves about her work ethic and character, and rightfully so." "We are excited about adding Madison to our budding women's throws group. She just had a great State Meet with double PRs in the javelin and shot put. We are also very excited about adding track's first dual sport athlete. We are excited to see how she handles both sports and about possibility of her opening the door to future athletes." courtesy of godiggers.com |
| NCAA1 |
| Alisa Williams commits to Iowa State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Iowa State University signed forward Alisa Williams (6'2'') for upcoming 2023-24 season. Springfield (OH) native played for the last two years at Louisiana State University. But in 14 games she had just 1.3ppg and 1.4rpg last season. Williams' team ended regular season as a second best place in SEC this year. LSU won NCAA Championship. Lady Tigers made it to the SEC Tournament Semifinals. Williams played also at Cincinnati Christian University in 2019-2020. Williams' high school career she had spent at Little Elm High, which she graduated in 2019. |
| Cheyenne Rowe transfers to The University of Texas San Antonio - by Eurobasket News | |
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The University of Texas San Antonio added to their roster 19-year old Canadian forward Cheyenne Rowe (6'2'') for new 2023-24 season. Ontario native moved there from James Madison University where she spent her freshman year. In 16 games she recorded just 2.4ppg and 2.4rpg last season. Her team won Sun Belt Regular Season Co-Championship and Sun Belt Tournament this year. Rowe was a member of Canadian U18 National Team last year. |
| NORTH MACEDONIA |
| Kmetovska comes back to KAM Basket - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
She won North Macedonian League championship title in 2021 and 2022 and the Supercup in 2022. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Badel. In 15 WABA games she was league's fifth best scorer with impressive 18.1ppg and got 7.0rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg in that year. A very spectacular season in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-WABA Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. She also represented North Macedonia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2015 nine years ago. Her stats at that event were 3 games: 7.0ppg, 4.0rpg, FGP: 34.8%, FT: 62.5%. She has played also professionally in Slovakia (Poprad), Spain and Turkey (Yalova Vip). Kmetovska graduated from Washington State University in 2017 and it will be her seventh season as a professional player. She won North Macedonian League championship title in 2021 and 2022 and the Supercup in 2022. |
| POLAND |
| PolskaStrefaInwestycji Enea Gorzow Wielkopolski lands Elena Tsineke - by Eurobasket News | |||
This summer she was drafted by Washington Mystics (WNBA) in second round (20th overall). The former University of South Florida standout is in her first season in pro basketball. She has been also a member of Greek international program for some years. Tsineke has regularly played for Greek senior team since 2017 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017. She represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 11.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.6apg, Steals-4 (3.2spg), FGP: 45.7%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 73.3%. Tsineke's team won AAC Regular Season in 2021 and 2023. Tsineke was voted to All-AAC Co-Player of the Year in 2023. |
| Torun sign La Mama Kapinga-Maweja - by Eurobasket News | |||
She played most recently at Dynamo Novosibirsk Region in Russian PBL league. In 28 games she averaged 7.9ppg and 5.8rpg last season. The previous (2021-22) season she played at ZKK Plamen Pozega in Croatian Premijer Liga where in 29 games she was the best scorer with impressive 21.4ppg and recorded 15.3rpg (leader !!!), 1.7apg, 1.3spg and 2.1bpg in that year. She helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. She can count that season as a very successful as was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year and Center of the Year. Kapinga-Maweja also played 18 games in WABA where she had very remarkable stats: 21.5ppg, 14.6rpg, 2.2apg, 1.4spg and 1.4bpg in that year. A very impressive season as she was awarded Eurobasket.com All-WABA Player of the Year, Center of the Year and voted to All-Defensive Team. She was a member of Congolese Senior National Team back in 2017. Kapinga-Maweja has played also professionally in DR Congo (ASB INSS Kinshasa and V Club). |
| SENEGAL |
| Senegal names provisional squad for 2023 Women's AfroBasket - by Eurobasket News |
| Senegal on Wednesday, June 7, announced a 19-woman preliminary squad for the much-anticipated 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket due in Kigali in July. According to the Senegalese Basketball Federation, the former African champions will start their preparations for the biennial African Championship on June 12 at Marius Ndiaye Stadium in Dakar. Moustapha Gueye is returning as head coach and summoned a squad that includes four players who helped Senegal to a fourth-place finish at the 2021 Women's AfroBasket in Cameroon. Among key players that the veteran coach selected in his squad include Sokhna Sylla, Yacine Diop, Oumoul Khiam Sarr, Madjiguene Sene and point guard Cierra Dillard. This is Dillard's first Senegal call-up since receiving her Senegalese citizenship. Last December, the 27-year-old played a huge role in helping Sporting Alexandria win the 2022 FIBA Africa Women's Champions Cup in Maputo, Mozambique. Sporting Alexandria won their first-ever continental trophy on the back of a 5-1 record with US-born Dillard leading the Egyptian club with team-highs of 19.2 points, 4 assists while recording a 20.3 efficiency rating. This year's Women's AfroBasket will take place at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 28 to August 6. Senegal is among the teams which have so far qualified for the tournament alongside Nigeria, Mali, Cameroon, Senegal, Mozambique, Egypt, DR Congo and host nation Rwanda. The remaining four teams will be determined through regional qualifiers over the next few weeks. Courtesy of: newtimes.co.rw |
| SERBIA |
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| SLOVAKIA |
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| SLOVENIA |
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| SPAIN |
| Spanish National Team 2023 - by Igor Obradovic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Estudiantes sign Camilion just out of college - by Eurobasket News | |||
She started her college career at Iona College (NCAA). Camilion represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Sopron (Hungary) six years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 4.0ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.4apg, 1.3spg. As mentioned above she is just out of college, so it will be Camilion's first season as a professional player. Tuenti Movil Estudiantes Madrid roster for 2023-24: Marena Whittle Billie Massey Juana Camilion Paula Saravia |
| Cadi La Seu tabs rookie Maggie Bair - by Eurobasket News | |||
She started her college career at Drake University (NCAA) where she played four seasons. Her high school career she had spent at Glenbard South in Glen Ellyn, IL. So her pro career will start in Spain. Cadi La Seu roster for 2023-24: Guards: Elise Ramette Carmen Grande Cameron Swartz Forward: Maggie Bair |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Troistorrents keep Bravo for another season - by Luca Maffioli | |
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BBC Les Portes du Soleil Troistorrents (SBL) re-signed 26-year old Cuban 181cm forward Yeinny Bravo for season 2023-24. Bravo played there last season. In 20 SBL games she recorded 7.3ppg, 8.3rpg and 1.1apg. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very spectacular season in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Honorable Mention. The previous (2021-22) season she played at BCF Elfic Fribourg Basket where in 29 SBL games she averaged 5.8ppg and 4.3rpg in that year. Bravo contributed to her team winning the SBL title and the Supercup. She also played 8 games in Eurocup where she had just 2.6ppg and 1.8rpg in that year. Bravo has played previously for Swiss team Elfic Fribourg Generation 2nd team. |
| TURKEY |
| Roche inks Shaqwedia Wallace, ex Antalya 07 - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Wallace is quite experienced player. She has played in seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Wallace has played previously professionally also in Belgium (Waregem and Castors Braine), Israel (Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan), Portugal (Quinta dos Lombos and Sportiva), Romania (ASC Sepsi SIC Sfantu Gheorghe), Spain (UNB Obenasa), France (Nantes and Angers) and Turkey (Adana). She was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Forward of the Year back in 2015 and 2016. Wallace graduated from Temple University in 2011 and it will be her 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. |
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| UNITED KINGDOM |
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| WNBA |
| Dream beat short-handed Liberty 86-79 - by Eurobasket News |
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Allisha Gray (6'0''-PG-1995, college: S.Carolina) scored 16 points, rookie Haley Jones (6'1''-G-2001, college: Stanford) had 13 points and nine rebounds in her second start and the Atlanta Dream beat the short-handed New York Liberty 86-79 on Tuesday night. Gray was fouled far from the basket with 42.2 seconds left and made two free throws to give Atlanta an 84-79 lead. Marine Johannes had a 3-pointer rattle out for New York and Gray sealed it with two free throws at 35.4. Asia Durr (5'10''-G-1997, college: Louisville) also scored 13 points for Atlanta (3-5). Nia Coffey (6'1''-F-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: LBM Management), Rhyne Howard and Monique Billings (6'4''-F-1996, college: UCLA) each added 12 points. Cheyenne Parker (6'4''-F-1992, college: MTSU) grabbed 11 rebounds to go with six points. Jones sank a long jumper just before the third-quarter buzzer to tie it at 60-all. She added a three-point play early in the fourth to start a 9-0 run for a 74-63 lead. New York (6-3) was without Sabrina Ionescu (5'11''-PG-1997, college: Oregon), who scored a career-high 37 points on Friday in a 106-83 victory over Atlanta. Johannes scored a season-high 18 points for New York. Betnijah Laney (6'0''-G-1993, college: Rutgers) added 17 points and Breanna Stewart (6'4''-F-1994, college: UConn) had 12 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Jonquel Jones (6'6''-C-1994, college: GWU) also scored 12 points and Courtney Vandersloot (5'8''-PG-1989, college: Gonzaga) had 11 points, six rebounds and six assists. Laney made a steal and raced the other way before getting fouled with 1:19 left. She made both free throws to pull New York within 80-77, but Billings answered with two free throws for a five-point lead. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
