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| AFROCAN |
| Burundi edge South Sudan at the FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Burundi - South Sudan 57:42 Burundi edged South Sudan 57-42 at the FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers opener. They trailed 6 points at the end of the first quarter and reduced to 4 at the halftime. Burundi took control in the second half as they posted two wins. Burundi won the third quarter 15-8 and closed the game with a final 20-8 run. The FIBA Africa Zone 5 qualifier will run from Saturday June 17 to Friday June 23, with a rest day scheduled on the June 22. |
| Tanzania rout Eritrea to start FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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Tanzania - Eritrea 69:34 Tanzania overcame Eritrea 69-34 at the start FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers. They opened the game with an 11-4 run and added an 18-14 rally in the second period. Tanzania pushed the tempo in the second half and posted 22-8 and 18-8 respectively in the third and the last stanzas. Andrew Musongole stepped up with 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 steals, whilst Sadiki Baraka added 11 points and 5 rebounds. Aron Tesfazghi replied with 10 points in the losing effort. |
| ANGOLA |
| Sadraque Nganga transfers to Seton Hall - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Nganga graduated Arizona Compass Prep School (Chandler, AZ) in 2022. His team won SEC Regular Season Championship that year. He has been regularly called to Angolan Senior National Team since 2022. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Pangos All-America Camp in Norwalk, CA in 2019. Broncos made it to the High School Nationals Final Four in 2021. |
| ANTIGUA |
| ABBA Round 8: Spanish Heat beats Slam by three after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Slam (2-8) to eighth ranked Spanish Heat (1-9) 80-77 on Thursday evening. Spanish Heat forced 27 Slam turnovers. Jesus Reyes orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Steven Matthew contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Keaddy Martin replied with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Slam. Slam's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Spanish Heat maintains eighth position with 1-9 record. It was Slam's sixth loss in a row. Slam at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Braves. ABBA top team - Potters S. (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Braves (2-8) 94-73. Worth to mention a quality performance of Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and Ariel Quallis who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Damien Flyod responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Potters S. have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. Braves at the other side dropped to the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Slam. The game between second ranked Stingerz (8-1) and 6th ranked Slam (2-8) in on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Stingerz outscored guests from 91-70. The winners were led by Keroi Lee who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 12 points and 16 rebounds by Ezekiel Francois did not help to save the game for Slam. Stingerz have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record behind leader Potters S. Slam lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Braves. In the last game of round 8 Ottos was beaten by Stingerz on the road 85-80.
Spanish Heat - Slam 80-77 This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Slam (2-8) to eighth ranked Spanish Heat (1-9) 80-77 on Thursday evening. Spanish Heat forced 27 Slam turnovers. Jesus Reyes orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Steven Matthew contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Keaddy Martin replied with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Olivee Morris added 20 points in the effort for Slam. Four Slam players scored in double figures. Slam's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Spanish Heat maintains eighth position with 1-9 record. It was Slam's sixth loss in a row. Slam at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Braves. Top scorers:Spanish Heat: R.Jesus 34+10reb+4ast, S.Matthew 21+3reb+4ast, P.Israel 13+10reb+1ast, M.Lorenzo 6+12reb, P.Gabriel 5+5reb+6ast, D.Richards 1+5reb+5ast Slam: O.Morris 20+3reb+2ast, M.Keaddy 17+7reb+5ast, A.Anjis 12+7reb+3ast, C.Kim 11+5reb+7ast, R.John 6+5reb+1ast, E.Francois 4+13reb Stingerz - Ottos 85-80 No shocking result in a game when second ranked Stingerz (8-1) beat at home 5th ranked Ottos (4-5) 85-80 on Thursday. Stingerz forced 27 Ottos turnovers and had a 31-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by forward Keroi Lee who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and the former international point guard Devorn Benjamin (182-1995) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Even a double-double of 16 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists by Warren Bogle did not help to save the game for Ottos. Lincoln Weekes added 31 points and 4 steals for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Stingerz have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record behind leader Potters S. Loser Ottos keep the fifth place with five games lost. Top scorers: Stingerz: K.Lee 23+13reb+3ast, D.Benjamin 14+6reb+7ast, S.Sharife 10+12reb+1ast, J.Valerie 10+13reb+3ast, T.Donte 8+5reb+3ast, L.Percival 8+3reb Ottos: W.Lincoln 31+4reb+2ast, B.Warren 16+13reb+9ast, D.Akeem 13+13reb+6ast, D.Morlon 11+13reb+8ast, K.Shaquille 9+12reb, S.Abrams 0 Stingerz - Slam 91-70 The game between second ranked Stingerz (8-1) and 6th ranked Slam (2-8) in on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Stingerz outscored guests from 91-70. Stingerz forced 23 Slam turnovers and outrebounded them 64-50 including a 44-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by forward Keroi Lee who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists and Donte Trimingham supported him with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 12 points and 16 rebounds by Ezekiel Francois (-2001) did not help to save the game for Slam. Guard Olivee Morris added 15 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Stingerz have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record behind leader Potters S. Slam lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Braves. Top scorers: Stingerz: T.Donte 26+9reb+4ast, K.Lee 21+13reb+8ast, J.Valerie 20+11reb+5ast, S.Sharife 12+9reb+3ast, A.Lopez 8+7reb+1ast, L.Percival 2+5reb+1ast Slam: O.Morris 15+8reb+5ast, H.Adissa 14+1reb+2ast, R.John 12+4reb, E.Francois 12+16reb+1ast, M.Keaddy 7+8reb+4ast, J.Javid 5+5reb Potters S. - Braves 94-73 ABBA top team - Potters S. (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Braves (2-8) 94-73. Potters S. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Braves' 34. Potters S. forced 33 Braves turnovers and outrebounded them 61-48 including a 45-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Potters S. brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Braves were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a quality performance of Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Ariel Quallis who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Damien Flyod responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Javon Andrew scored 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Potters S. have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. Braves at the other side dropped to the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Slam. Top scorers: Potters S.: J.Lloyd 18+6reb+9ast, A.Quallis 15+6reb+4ast, H.Wright 12+3reb+1ast, P.Ishaan 11+5reb, W.Ammiel 10+4reb+3ast, K.Simon 8+6reb+1ast Braves: S.Tamraj 11+3reb+2ast, F.Damien 10+13reb+4ast, A.Javon 9+10reb+4ast, D.Rhonde 9+5reb+1ast, B.Andrew 9+3reb, O.Shaeim 8+5reb |
| ARGENTINA |
| Stats Leaders - LigaA |
| Argentina U19 outscore Portugal U19 in the World Cup preparation - by Eurobasket News |
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Portugal U19 - Argentina U19 74-86 Argentina U19 outscored Portugal U19 86-74 at the World Cup preparation. Both teams exchanged the wins in the first half, whilst Argentina U19 took control of the game in the second half. Argentina U19 posted a 22-12 surge in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 22-20 rally. Dylan Bordon (190-G-2004) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Lucas Fresno (195-F-2004) nailed 17. Diogo Sexas replied with 19 points in the losing effort. |
| Quimsa conquer La Liga title - by Eurobasket News |
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Quimsa - Boca 77-51 Quimsa clinched La Liga title. They outgunned Boca in Game 5 of the Finals to lift the trophy. Quimsa led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Quimsa outrebounded Boca 46-27 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Eric Anderson (204-1993, college: New Haven) stepped up and scored 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and the former international Mauro Cosolito (192-1988) chipped in 11 points and 4 assists. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) responded with 14 points and 4 assists and American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-1988, college: DePaul) scored 5 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Quimsa: E.Anderson 25+7reb+2ast, M.Cosolito 11+4reb+4ast, B.Robinson 10+6reb+3ast, F.Baralle 8+3reb+3ast, F.Ramirez 6+10reb+2ast, A.Perez 5+2reb Boca: L.Schattmann 14+3reb+4ast, R.Barber 8+2reb, L.Mainoldi 6+1reb, D.Tucker 5+7reb+2ast, F.Balbi 5+1reb+2ast, J.Traylor 4+4reb |
| Liga Basquet Pro 2023 - Matias Eidintas (ex Dep Viedma) signs at Guerreros - by Francisco Vega | |||
He has played also professionally in Perfora. Among many awards his team won Argentinian Liga Argentina Conferencia Sur Regular Season in 2022. Eidintas was also voted to Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian La Liga Argentina Guard of the Year in 2021. |
| Pasaje signs James McPherson, ex Atenas - by Francisco Vega | |||
He has played previously professionally in USA and TBL (Vegas B.). His team was regular season runner-up in TBL West Division in 2021. McPherson graduated from University of Texas Permian Basin in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. He played also for Midland College for one year. |
| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
| Strasbourg lands Sofiane Briki - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Briki's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 3 games: 4.0ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg. Briki has played previously for four other teams: ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket, CFBB, Saint Chamond and ASVEL Basket Lyon-Villeurbanne U21 team. His team made it to the ProB Play-Offs Semifinals in 2022. |
| Kenny Williams III signs at Peristeri - by Eurobasket News | |||
His team won ACC Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kolossos. In 25 GBL games he recorded 12.7ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.2apg and 1.3spg in that year. Williams has played also professionally in Israel (Bnei Hasharon), NBA G League (Austin Spurs) and NBA Summer League (Charlotte Hornets). He was voted All-Conference player of the Year back in 2014. Williams graduated from University of North Carolina in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. His team won ACC Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. |
| BHUTAN |
| Pakistan Secures Second Win in Five-Nation Basketball Tournament, Defeats Bhutan 76-53 - by Eurobasket News |
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Pakistan emerged victorious in their second match of the ongoing five-nation basketball tournament in Maldives, defeating Bhutan by a score of 76-53. The green shirts showcased their dominance throughout the contest, consistently scoring at regular intervals. Notably, Zain-ul-Hassan led the team with an impressive 21 points, closely followed by captain Shahbaz Ali with 15 points and Umair Jan with 12 points. Prior to their triumph over Bhutan, Pakistan engaged in an exhilarating battle against hosts Maldives and secured a narrow victory with a final score of 65-63. The team exhibited their dominance in the first three quarters of the match. However, they faced a formidable challenge from the Maldives in the last quarter, relinquishing their lead but ultimately managing to secure the win. In their intense match against the Maldives, Zain ul Hasan Khan emerged as the leading scorer for the national team, contributing an impressive 22 points. Zia ur Rehman showcased his skills with 15 points, while Ahmed Amad concluded the game with a commendable 13 points. While Pakistan celebrated their victories over Bhutan and the Maldives, their tournament journey had a slight setback in their opening match against Nepal. In a closely contested game, Pakistan narrowly lost to Nepal with a score of 66-62. Despite this defeat, the team remains optimistic as they look forward to their final league game against Bangladesh scheduled for tomorrow. Courtesy of: bnn.network |
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| BOLIVIA |
| Libobasquet Round 16: #1 Atletico Nacional is defeated by Univ.Sucre - 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. The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Atletico Nacional (9-4) on the court of fifth ranked Univ.Sucre on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Univ.Sucre 81-68. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Atletico Nacional. Univ.Sucre dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Atletico Nacional's 26. 24 personal fouls committed by Atletico Nacional helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Juan Calvo (186-1999) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) who added 14 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds. Atletico Nacional's coach Enrique Lancelotti rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Univ.Sucre (7-6) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Carl A-Z. Atletico Nacional at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Important game to mention about took place in Potosi. Eighth ranked Leones (6-7) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Saracho (5-8) 68-67 in the fight for the seventh place. The winners were led by the former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) who scored that evening 17 points and 7 rebounds and Julian Morales supported him with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) did not help to save the game for Saracho. Leones moved-up to seventh place. Saracho lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with CAN Oruro.
Univ.Sucre - Atletico Nacional 81-68 The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Atletico Nacional (9-4) on the court of fifth ranked Univ.Sucre on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Univ.Sucre 81-68. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Atletico Nacional. Univ.Sucre dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Atletico Nacional's 26. 24 personal fouls committed by Atletico Nacional helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Juan Calvo (186-1999) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) who added 14 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Washington is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Univ.Sucre players scored in double figures. At the losing side Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds and the former international forward Cristhian Camargo (194-1992) scored 4 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Atletico Nacional's coach Enrique Lancelotti rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Univ.Sucre (7-6) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Carl A-Z. Atletico Nacional at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Top scorers: Univ.Sucre: J.Calvo 23+8reb+3ast, H.Washington 14+14reb+1ast, L.Amado 13+7reb+2ast, C.Jose 12+6reb+9ast, T.James 9+4reb+1ast, J.Johnson 8+8reb+1ast Atletico Nacional: A.Barreras 29+11reb+3ast, P.Ramos 11+1ast, R.Acuna 8+8reb+2ast, D.Harris 8+2reb, C.Camargo 4+10reb+4ast, L.Mercado 4+5reb+2ast Leones - Saracho 68-67 Important game to mention about took place in Potosi. Eighth ranked Leones (6-7) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Saracho (5-8) 68-67 in the fight for the seventh place. The winners were led by the former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) who scored that evening 17 points and 7 rebounds and Julian Morales supported him with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) did not help to save the game for Saracho. Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) added 15 points and 15 rebounds for lost side. Leones moved-up to seventh place. Saracho lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with CAN Oruro. Top scorers: Leones: M.Ochoa 17+7reb+2ast, M.Julian 10+10reb+4ast, S.Collins 9+1reb+1ast, D.Burgos 9+1reb, V.Michael 7+1reb+3ast, J.Edmond 6+5reb Saracho: A.Traverso 23+7reb+5ast, D.Simon 15+15reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 9+1reb+1ast, R.Martin 8+1reb+1ast, C.Delgado 5+11reb+2ast, V.Alejandro 4+8reb+1ast |
| BOSNIA |
| Eurobasket.com All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League Awards 2023 - by Harun Alispahic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Bryant Crawford (191-G-1997) of IgokeaPlayer of the Year:  Ismet Sejfic (208-C-1993) of Bosna S.Guard of the Year: Eman Sertovic (196-G-1999) of PromoForward of the Year: Vojin Ilic (200-F-2000) of Buducnost BNCenter of the Year: Ismet Sejfic (208-C-1993) of Bosna S.Domestic Player of the Year: Ismet Sejfic (208-C-1993) of Bosna S.Import Player of the Year: Emmanuel Little (197-F-1999) of SirokiBosman Player of the year:  Milivoje Bozovic (210-F/C-1985) of Buducnost BNDefensive Player of the Year: Anthony Collins (185-PG-1992) of Bosna S.Best Young Player of the Year: Duje Brala (196-F-2003) of SirokiCoach of the Year: Josip Pandza of Bosna S.
First Team Anthony Collins (185-PG-1992) of Bosna S. Eman Sertovic (196-G-1999) of Promo Vojin Ilic (200-F-2000) of Buducnost BN Milivoje Bozovic (210-F/C-1985) of Buducnost BN Ismet Sejfic (208-C-1993) of Bosna S.
Second Team  Jan Rebec (192-G-1993) of Borac BL Dejan Sakotic (195-G/F-1993) of Leotar Aleksandar Langovic (205-F-2001) of Borac BL Zoran Talley (201-F-1994) of Sloboda T. Dusan Tanaskovic (208-C-2001) of Borac BL
Third Team Muhamed Pasalic (192-G-1987) of Bosna S. Luka Jovanovic (194-G-1996) of Buducnost BN Emmanuel Little (197-F-1999) of Siroki Haris Curevac (198-F-1996) of Spars Luka Majstorovic (208-C-1996) of Spars
Honorable Mention  Filip Kraljevic (213-C/F-1989) of Siroki Ive Ivanov (200-PF-1985) of Siroki Drasko Albijanic (211-C-1986) of Leotar Joshua Scott (185-G-1998) of Sloboda T. Daishon Knight (185-PG-1991) of Siroki Ben College (184-G-1998) of Posusje Jaron Martin (178-PG-1995) of Borac BL Duje Brala (196-F-2003) of Siroki Amsal Delalic (202-F-2003) of Borac BL Mislav Brzoja (198-SF-1994) of Siroki
All-Domestic Players Team Muhamed Pasalic (192-G-1987) of Bosna S. Eman Sertovic (196-G-1999) of Promo Vojin Ilic (200-F-2000) of Buducnost BN Haris Curevac (198-F-1996) of Spars Ismet Sejfic (208-C-1993) of Bosna S. |
| BRAZIL |
| Narcizio is back at Sao Jose - by Paulo Freire | |
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Sao Jose Basketball U20 team (LDB U20) agreed terms with 21-year old forward Vitor Narcizio (193cm-95kg-2002). It is actually his comeback to Sao Jose as he has played here before. Narcizio played last season at Sao Jose dos Campos in Brazilian NBB league. In 27 games he had just 2.8ppg. LDB U20 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He also played for Sao Jose (NBB). The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 27 NBB games he recorded only 2.8ppg. Narcizio also played 16 games in CBB where he averaged 4.3ppg and 2.1rpg in 2022 year. He helped them to win the league title. Narcizio has played previously for two other teams: Vivo/Franca and Franca. |
| Pacheco is back at Sao Jose - by Paulo Freire | |
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Sao Jose Basketball U20 team (LDB U20) signed 19-year old power forward Afonso Pacheco (205cm-2004). It is actually his comeback to Sao Jose as he has played here before. Pacheco played last season at Sao Jose dos Campos (NBB). LDB U20 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2022) summer he played at Sao Jose (CBB). NBB was a little too high level for him, where in only one CBB game he did not score anything. He has played previously for Pato. Despite young age he had impressive career. Pacheco was named to Latinbasket.com All- LDB U20 Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| Sao Jose signs Victor Leal - by Paulo Freire | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Pato where in 35 NBB games he recorded 7.5ppg and 5.1rpg in that year. He has played previously professionally also in Argentina (Comunicaciones and Comunicaciones) and Brazil (Winner/Limeira and Fortaleza). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Interligas Cup final in 2019. Leal was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian LDD Honorable Mention back in 2019. |
| Mogi tabs Yago Inacio - by Paulo Freire | |
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Mogi das Cruzes Basketball U20 team (LDB U20) inked 19-year old forward Yago Inacio. Inacio played most recently at Mogi in the NBB. The previous (2022) summer he played at Palmeiras. |
| BURUNDI |
| Burundi edge South Sudan at the FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Burundi - South Sudan 57:42 Burundi edged South Sudan 57-42 at the FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers opener. They trailed 6 points at the end of the first quarter and reduced to 4 at the halftime. Burundi took control in the second half as they posted two wins. Burundi won the third quarter 15-8 and closed the game with a final 20-8 run. The FIBA Africa Zone 5 qualifier will run from Saturday June 17 to Friday June 23, with a rest day scheduled on the June 22. |
| CHILE |
| LNB2 Round 8 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. LNB 2 round 8 most important game was a victory of Municipal C. over 6th ranked Aleman 67-65 on Saturday night. 27 personal fouls committed by Aleman helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Marko Castro (192-1988) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Jordan Flores (-2002) contributed with 19 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners. Forward Renato Parra (-2003) replied with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Aleman. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Municipal C. (3-4) moved-up to third place, which they share with Truenos. Aleman lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Brisas. Municipal C. is looking forward to face Liceo Curico (#5) at home in the next round. Aleman will play against Tomas L. in San Fernando and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Sergio Ceppi (#2) and Brisas (#6). Sergio Ceppi (5-2) smashed visiting Brisas (2-5) by 18 points 64-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Brisas. Worth to mention a great performance of Boris Guerra (-1987) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and Gabriel Gonzalez who added 22 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Guard Felipe Oyarzun (187-1989) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sergio Ceppi have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-2 record behind leader Liceo PN. Brisas at the other side keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Aleman. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano. Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Santiago: Stadio Italiano (#4) and Boston College (#7). Boston College was defeated at home 72-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by Gaston Fernandez who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by Cristobal Ordonez did not help to save the game for Boston College. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Stadio Italiano (4-3) moved-up to third place. Loser Boston College keeps the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Tomas L.. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Sergio Ceppi. There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Liceo PN beat Truenos on the road 83-68. Colo Colo destroyed Tomas L. on its own court 91-48. Colo Colo outscored Liceo Curico in Santiago 86-56. Arabe de Valp. lost to undefeated Sportiva Italiana at home 61-83. The most impressive performance of 8th round was 23 points and 9 rebounds by Federico Herrera of Sportiva Italiana.
Sergio Ceppi - Brisas 64-46 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santiago: Sergio Ceppi (#2) and Brisas (#6). Sergio Ceppi (5-2) smashed visiting Brisas (2-5) by 18 points 64-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Brisas. Sergio Ceppi forced 19 Brisas turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Boris Guerra (-1987) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and forward Gabriel Gonzalez (-2001) who added 22 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Guard Felipe Oyarzun (187-1989) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Sascha Frings (202-1986) scored 19 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sergio Ceppi have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-2 record behind leader Liceo PN. Brisas at the other side keep the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Aleman. Sergio Ceppi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Santiago to the arena Stadio Italiano. Top scorers: Brisas: S.Frings 19+3reb+1ast, F.Oyarzun 16+6reb+1ast, G.Miguel 6+3reb, P.Cabrera 3, C.Castillo 2+2reb, L.Yoel 0+5reb Sergio Ceppi: G.Gabriel 22+12reb, B.Guerra 20+8reb+6ast, F.Camilo 10+10reb+3ast, Q.Alonso 6+2reb, Q.Alonso 4+3reb+1ast, S.Rodrigo 2+1reb+1ast Boston College - Stadio Italiano 72-78 Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Santiago: Stadio Italiano (#4) and Boston College (#7). Boston College was defeated at home 72-78 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Stadio Italiano forced 19 Boston College turnovers. The winners were led by forward Gaston Fernandez (-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds and forward Vicente Schulz (-2002) supported him with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Cristobal Ordonez (195-2004) did not help to save the game for Boston College. Lucas Marquez (196) added 11 points and 15 rebounds for the hosts. Four Boston College players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Stadio Italiano (4-3) moved-up to third place. Loser Boston College keeps the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Tomas L.. Stadio Italiano's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Santiago Sergio Ceppi. Top scorers: Boston College: O.Cristobal 17+15reb+4ast, S.Felipe 12+1reb, O.Yves 12+5reb+1ast, M.Lucas 11+15reb+3ast, M.Alvaro 6+1reb, V.Vicente 6+2reb+2ast Stadio Italiano: G.Fernandez 30+15reb+1ast, S.Vicente 18+9reb+4ast, F.Ferrer 10+5reb+2ast, T.Villarejo 9+5reb, B.Cesar 7+2reb+5ast, M.Emilio 2 Truenos - Liceo PN 68-83 No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Liceo PN (7-0) beat 3rd ranked Truenos (3-4) in Talca 83-68 on Saturday. Liceo PN looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by the former international center Sebastian Silva (187-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and swingman Jose Fuentes (197-1990) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Liceo PN players scored in double figures. Even 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Nick Morales (187-1985) did not help to save the game for Truenos. Hans Adrian (-2001) added 14 points for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Liceo PN have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Loser Truenos keep the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Municipal C.. Liceo PN will meet at home league's second-placed Colo Colo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Truenos will have a break next round. Top scorers: Truenos: N.Morales 19+7reb+4ast, A.Hans 14+3reb, C.Joaquin 13+3reb, S.Charles 5+3reb, M.Martin 5+6reb+2ast, I.Thomas 4+3reb+2ast Liceo PN: F.Acuna 18+3reb+1ast, J.Fuentes 15+5reb+3ast, M.Ernst 12+2reb+1ast, S.Silva 11+14reb+6ast, D.Urrutia 7+1reb, F.Barroso 6+3reb+1ast Aleman - Municipal C. 65-67 LNB 2 round 8 most important game was a victory of Municipal C. over 6th ranked Aleman 67-65 on Saturday night. 27 personal fouls committed by Aleman helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Marko Castro (192-1988) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Jordan Flores (-2002) contributed with 19 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners. Forward Renato Parra (-2003) replied with 19 points and 8 rebounds and forward Diego Velasquez (-1992) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Aleman. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Municipal C. (3-4) moved-up to third place, which they share with Truenos. Aleman lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Brisas. Municipal C. is looking forward to face Liceo Curico (#5) at home in the next round. Aleman will play against Tomas L. in San Fernando and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Aleman: P.Renato 19+8reb+1ast, U.Pablo 9+5reb, D.Velasquez 8+6reb+4ast, B.Sebastian 7+4reb+2ast, B.Gabriel 7+9reb+1ast, C.Renato 6 Municipal C.: F.Jordan 19+2reb, M.Castro 18+15reb, I.Riquelme 6+1reb, M.Villagran 5+4reb+2ast, F.Diego 5+6reb+2ast, M.Andres 4+2reb+1ast Colo Colo - Tomas L. 91-48 Very expected game when 7th ranked Tomas L. (1-6) was smashed by second ranked Colo Colo (6-1) in Santiago 91-48 on Sunday. Colo Colo dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Tomas L.'s 20. They outrebounded Tomas L. 47-29 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Colo Colo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by forward Lucas Thiebaut (-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Martin Gomez supported him with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Even 20 points by forward Andres Lavin (-1995) did not help to save the game for Tomas L.. Argentinian forward Fabricio Cosolito (199-1993, agency: BIG) added 9 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. Colo Colo have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record having just one point less than leader Liceo PN. Tomas L. lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Boston College. Colo Colo will meet league's leader Liceo PN in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tomas L. will play against Aleman (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Tomas L.: L.Andres 20+4reb+3ast, F.Cosolito 9+7reb+1ast, C.Esteban 8+5reb+2ast, S.Felipe 4+1reb, V.Cerda 4+4reb+2ast, S.Maria Hugo 3+3reb+1ast Colo Colo: T.Lucas 25+11reb+2ast, G.Martin 21+6reb+8ast, A.Nicolas 8+7reb+1ast, E.Sepulveda 6+3reb+3ast, J.Collao 6+1reb+1ast, F.Atala 6+4reb Liceo Curico - Colo Colo 56-86 Rather predictable result when second ranked Colo Colo (6-1) rolled over on the road 4th ranked Liceo Curico (2-4) 86-56 on Saturday. The winners were led by Martin Gomez who scored that evening 28 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Nicolas Atala (-1998) supported him with 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 11 points and 22 rebounds by Haitian forward Heder Louis did not help to save the game for Liceo Curico. Guard Sebastian Munoz (-1990) added 12 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Four Liceo Curico players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Colo Colo have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record having just one point less than leader Liceo PN. Loser Liceo Curico dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Arabe de Valp.. Colo Colo will meet league's leader Liceo PN in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Liceo Curico will play against Municipal C. (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Liceo Curico: K.Albarran 13+4reb+2ast, S.Munoz 12+2reb+5ast, L.Heder 11+22reb+2ast, S.Riquelme 10+2reb, L.Joaquin 6+2reb+1ast, T.Manuel 4+4reb Colo Colo: G.Martin 28+5reb+3ast, E.Sepulveda 11+2reb+2ast, F.Atala 11+4reb+1ast, J.Peters 9+3reb+2ast, T.Lucas 7+7reb+3ast, A.Nicolas 6+7reb+4ast Arabe de Valp. - Sportiva Italiana 61-83 Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Arabe de Valp. (2-4) was outscored by top-ranked Sportiva Italiana (6-0) in Valparaiso 83-61 on Thursday. Sportiva Italiana dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Arabe de Valp.'s 30. Sportiva Italiana forced 25 Arabe de Valp. turnovers and outrebounded them 50-28 including a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Argentinian power forward Federico Herrera (200-1993) who scored that evening 23 points and 9 rebounds and Gaspar Hernandez (-1999) supported him with 26 points. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by Pedro Soares did not help to save the game for Arabe de Valp.. Forward Nicolas Vargas (-2001) added 12 points and 4 steals for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sportiva Italiana have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Arabe de Valp. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Liceo Curico. Sportiva Italiana will meet at home Boston College (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Arabe de Valp. will play against Brisas in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Arabe de Valp.: S.Pedro 16+9reb+1ast, V.Nicolas 12+3reb, F.Manuel 9+3reb+2ast, D.Valencia 6+2reb+2ast, G.Sebastian 6+1reb, M.Nelson 5+2reb Sportiva Italiana: G.Hernandez 26+4reb+1ast, F.Herrera 23+9reb+1ast, R.Rojas 11+8reb+2ast, C.Rios 7+3reb+1ast, H.Benjamin 4+5reb+5ast, H.Matias 4+2reb |
| COLOMBIA |
| Liga Edson Tovar (ex Toros) joins Cafeteros - by Eurobasket News | |
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Cafeteros de Armenia (Liga Wplay) added to their roster 18-year old Venezuelan point guard Edson Tovar (180cm-2004). Tovar played this summer at Toros in Venezuelan SPB league. |
| Liga WPlay 2023 - Edson Tovar (ex Toros) joins Cafeteros - by Francisco Vega |
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Cafeteros de Armenia (Liga Wplay) added to their roster 18-year old Venezuelan point guard Edson Tovar (180cm-2004). Tovar played this summer at Toros in Venezuelan SPB league. |
| CROATIA |
| Coach Velimir Perasovic is a newcomer at UNICS Kazan - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Perasovic was coaching Croatian Senior National Team back in 2015. He has coached also in Spain (Valencia and Estudiantes), Turkey (Efes) and Croatia (Cibona). Perasovic won VTB United League championship title in 2023. He was voted to Perasovicad Coach: VTB United League All-Star Game in 2022. |
| CYPRUS |
| Frederick Achilleas Kaimakliou signs Polychronis Tsigas - by Antonis Katsaros | |
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Frederick Achilleas Kaimakliou (OPAP Basket League) signed 23-year old Greek small forward Polychronis Tsigas (195cm-2000) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Tsigas played most recently at Anorthosis. In 21 OPAP Basket League games in Cyprus he had just 2.2ppg and 1.4rpg in 2021-22 year. Part of previous (2020-21) season he spent at Zefyros (C) in Greek league. He also played for Gomfoi (C) in Greek league. Tsigas has played previously for Greek team MGS Apollon Kalamarias. Frederick Achilleas Kaimakliou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Andreas Chimonas Valerios Sachpazides Forwards: Polychronis Tsigas Constantinos Pilakoutas Charis Christoudias |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| Coach Francesco Tabellini takes over at Nymburk - by Eurobasket News | |
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ERA Basketball Nymburk (NBL) agreed terms with Italian coach Francesco Tabellini (agency: SLN) for new 2023-24 season. Tabellini coached last season at USK Praha. He has coached also in Italy (Treviso). His team won Italian Serie A2 East Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. |
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| DR CONGO |
| Sakho re-signs at Murcia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 32 Liga Endesa games he had 3.5ppg and 2.9rpg. He also played 14 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 3.4ppg and 3.0rpg. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. Sakho has been regularly called to Congolese Senior National Team since 2017. He has played previously for four other teams: Rio Breogan, Manresa, Burgos and BT Madrid. Sakho won Basketball League championship title in 2020 and 2021. |
| ECUADOR |
| Liga Basquet Pro Round 4: No surprise as #1 Barcelona defeats Leones - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Host teams show no mercy winning all games. The round 4 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Liga Basquet Pro top team - Barcelona (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Leones (2-3) in Guayaquil 86-56. Undefeated Barcelona have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record, which they share with IMP Alvarado. Leones at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Piratas and Spartans. Barcelona is looking forward to face Guerreros MC (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Leones will play against Portoviejo and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Bottom-ranked Portoviejo (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to second ranked Guerreros MC (4-1) 116-81. Guerreros MC have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Guerreros MC went down to third position due to points difference. Portoviejo at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Guerreros MC will play against league's leader Barcelona in Guayaquil in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Portoviejo will play at home against Leones (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Pasaje lost to undefeated IMP Alvarado on the opponent's court 56-85. J.Guzman managed to outperform Piratas in a home game 117-100. Orange recorded a loss to Spartans on the road 93-84.
Barcelona - Leones 86-56 Liga Basquet Pro top team - Barcelona (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Leones (2-3) in Guayaquil 86-56. Barcelona have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record, which they share with IMP Alvarado. Leones at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Piratas and Spartans. Barcelona is looking forward to face Guerreros MC (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Leones will play against Portoviejo and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. IMP Alvarado - Pasaje 85-56 Very expected game when 8th ranked Pasaje (1-4) was crushed on the road by top-ranked IMP Alvarado (5-0) 85-56. IMP Alvarado have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Barcelona. Pasaje lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Orange. IMP Alvarado will play against Spartans (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Pasaje will play against Piratas to get more than just one victory in their record. Guerreros MC - Portoviejo 116-81 Bottom-ranked Portoviejo (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to second ranked Guerreros MC (4-1) 116-81. Guerreros MC have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Guerreros MC went down to third position due to points difference. Portoviejo at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Guerreros MC will play against league's leader Barcelona in Guayaquil in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Portoviejo will play at home against Leones (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory. J.Guzman - Piratas 117-100 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked J.Guzman and 9th ranked Piratas had identical 2-2 record. This time J.Guzman used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Ibarra 117-100. J.Guzman maintains fourth position with 3-2 record. Piratas at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Leones and Spartans. J.Guzman will play against Orange (#8) in the next round. Piratas will play against Pasaje and hope to get back on the winning track. Spartans - Orange 93-84 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Spartans and 6th ranked Orange had identical 1-3 record. This time Spartans used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from 93-84. Spartans maintains fifth position with 2-3 record, which they share with Piratas and Leones. Orange lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Pasaje. Spartans will play against league's second-placed IMP Alvarado in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Orange will play against J.Guzman (#4) to get more than just one victory in their record. |
| Liga Basquet Pro 2023 - Matias Eidintas (ex Dep Viedma) signs at Guerreros - by Francisco Vega | |||
He has played also professionally in Perfora. Among many awards his team won Argentinian Liga Argentina Conferencia Sur Regular Season in 2022. Eidintas was also voted to Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian La Liga Argentina Guard of the Year in 2021. |
| Liga Basquet Pro 2023 - Everrett Pleasant (ex Salou) signs at Pasaje - by Francisco Vega | ||
He has played previously professionally in USA and ABA (Hawaii HH). Among many awards his college team won LSC Tournament in 2015. Pleasant was voted to All-NAIA D1 Honorable Mention back in 2014. He graduated from Texas A&M University - Commerce in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Pleasant played also for Northwood University, TX for 2 years. |
| Pasaje signs James McPherson, ex Atenas - by Francisco Vega | |||
He has played previously professionally in USA and TBL (Vegas B.). His team was regular season runner-up in TBL West Division in 2021. McPherson graduated from University of Texas Permian Basin in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. He played also for Midland College for one year. |
| Liga Basquet Pro 2023 - Noah Bigirumwami (ex La Leonesa) is a newcomer at Portoviejo - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Bigirumwami graduated from Chicago State in 2023 and it will be his first season in pro basketball. He played also for San Bernardino Valley College for one year. |
| EGYPT |
| Melvin Ajinca paces France U19 over Egypt U19 - by Eurobasket News |
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France U19 - Egypt U19 91-51 Melvin Ajinca (202-F-2004) paced France U19 over Egypt U19 in a friendly tournament. He nailed 16 points as the European team posted a 91-51 win. France U19 nailed 34 points at the start of the game to take control. They added a 26-16 rally in the second period and then also won the third and the last stanzas. Alexandre Sarr (209-F/C-2005) delivered 14 points for France and Zacharie Perrin (207-C-2004) produced 11. Mohamed Hendy (176-G-2004) ended up with 14 points in the losing case. |
| ERITREA |
| Tanzania rout Eritrea to start FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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Tanzania - Eritrea 69:34 Tanzania overcame Eritrea 69-34 at the start FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers. They opened the game with an 11-4 run and added an 18-14 rally in the second period. Tanzania pushed the tempo in the second half and posted 22-8 and 18-8 respectively in the third and the last stanzas. Andrew Musongole stepped up with 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 steals, whilst Sadiki Baraka added 11 points and 5 rebounds. Aron Tesfazghi replied with 10 points in the losing effort. |
| EUROBASKET SUMMER LEAGUE |
| 2023 Las Vegas Eurobasket Summer League Early Roster List - by ESL News |
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The Eurobasket Summer League Camps in Las Vegas are returning this year with back to back camps July 7-9 and 10-12! The talent that has come through the Vegas camps over the years has been the leader undisputed leader in the international camp industry. There have been future NBA, NBA G-League, EuroLeague, Euro Cup, and National Team members all showcase their abilities on the Eurobasket stage. With 3 weeks to go until the Vegas Camps, here is a sneak peek of some of the players that have registered to compete in Sin City 2023! Keep in mind these are all players registered. They will be split amongst two groups with Session 1 taking place July 7-9 and Session 2 on July 10-12. K.J. Davis (198-G) Nathaniel Pollard Jr. (196-F-2000, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) Kyle Randall (185-PG-1991, college: CMU) Javonte Perkins (198-G/F-1998) Trenton Massner (188-G) Dylan Smith (196-SG-1997, college: Arizona) Tariq Silver (196-G-1998, college: Austin Peay) Zach Scott (193-G-1999) Dylan Causwell (203-F/C-1995, college: USAO) KeShawn Curry (195-G-1998, college: VCU) Nelly Cummings (183-PG) Scott Blakney (203-F-1998, college: Montana) Mikey Henn (203-PF) Tamell Pearson (208-F) James Cottrell (198-SF) Michael Zeno (198-F-1995, college: New Orleans) Chris Sterling (196-G/F-1993, college: ACU) Isaiah Alonzo (208-F-2000) Jamaal Ennis (185-G) Aleix Pujadas (195-PG-1996) Austin Smellie (196-G) TJ Clark (190-G) Kyree Brown (183-PG, college: UNH) Vincent Friederici (190-PG-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) Efe Uwadiae-Odigie (203-F/C-1989, college: Claflin) Jeyvi Miavivululu (201-F/C-1990, college: Felician) Sam Akano (196-G/F-1993, college: TxWes) Chiddy Golden (197-SG-1993, college: MMU) Ty Chisom (193-G) Sherwyn Devonish-Prince (185-G-2000) Alfred Hollins (198-F-1999) Mark Burton (183-PG-1998, college: Fayetteville St.) Dru Kuxhausen (183-PG-1998, college: N.Colorado Mario Haskett Jr. (190-G) Everett Winchester (201-G-1997) Noah Blackwell (190-G-1996, college: Fresno St.) Chris Brown (210-C) Jaylan Slaughter (196-G) Kevin Beans (196-F) Amar Ross (170-PG-2000, college: Bethesda) Garrett Boyer Shemiye McLendon (190-G-1991, college: S.Florida) Stacey Thomas (203-F-1998) Jalen King (197-G/F-1994) Travez Nyx (192-F-1998, college: Presentation) Jamaal Leggett Nathan Pickett (183-PG-2000, college: Chaminade) Dylan Morrison (201-F-1999, college: Lakehead) CJ Wilson (180-PG-1999, college: Graceland) Mussie Teclemariam (201-F-1999, college: Puget Sound) Beau Santistevan (202-F-1999, college: Rocky Mountain) Kimani Lane (192-G-1991, college: St.Thomas, FL) Jonathan Webb (196-G-1999, college: TWU) Toriano Lewis (185-G) Brad Hailey (199-F-1999, college: St.Mary's, KS) Amari Green (183-PG-2000, college: Humboldt St.) Andrew Daigle (191-SG-1997) Dominique Jackson (190-G) Justin Motley (208-C-1998) Malik Cook-Stroupe (188-G-1997, college: UAH) Frankyn Batista (198-F-1999, college: Pace) Eddie Parker Jake Smith Jr. (193-G-2000, college: Point, GA) Aaron Henderson (184-G-1997) Malik Moore (196-F-1999, college: NVU Johnson) Justin Garcia (190-G) Nate Anthony Jarred Marrow (183-PG) Kennard Dorsey (188-G-1994) Vanderis Christie (188-G, college: Wiley) J.J. Caldwell (185-G) Brandon Meadows (190-G) Ty Patterson (193-F) David Brient (193-SG-1999) Jordan Kanoe (196-G-1998, college: Alaska) Curtis Coleman (180-G, college: UNT Dallas) Dashaun Boswell (F) King Goss (189-G-1997, college: Miami Hamilton) Desmond Pelletier (201-C/F-1997, college: Santa Barbara) Fred Mulbah (173-PG-1999, college: St.Thomas, FL) Drew Bryson (190-G-1999, college: Northwest) Nick Carlson (193-G-2000, college: St.Scholastica) Ricky Esdel (196-F-2001, college: Hiram) Gene Holmes (175-PG-2000, college: Bryan) Damien Madison (183-PG-2000, college: Alabama St.) Jonas Buffat (191-F-2000) Adokiye Iyaye (190-G, college: S.Nazarene) Daniel Bost (178-PG, college: Hartnell JC) Bronson Nosie (180-PG-1996) D'Lano Beckles (189-G-1997, college: La Sierra)< Jonathan Montanez (182-PG-1998, college: NMHU) Karson Hayes (184-G-1998, college: Blackburn) Nelson Nweke (206-C-1995) Jamarr Joseph (189-G-1997, college: Harris-Stowe St.) Mario Harrison (180-PG-1991, college: Onondaga CC) Jeff Sims III (191-G-2004, college: Fresno St.) Christian Sutton (190-G-1999, college: Coppin St.) Sammy Brooks (185-G-1999, college: TAMUK) Yosani Clay (193-G-2000, college: WOU) Jamar Rivera (193-G-1993, college: Rockford) Micah Cooper (188-G-2000, college: Carolina) Stephen Yamoah (198-G/F-1984, college: Shaw) Lorenzo Martinez (203-F/C-1997, college: Southwestern, KS) Riley De Wit (201-F-2003, college: Clark JC) Miles Pennington (190-F) Mohammed Abdulhafiz Tyeshon Martin (183-PG) Keshon Tabb (180-PG-1999, college: Rust) Xavier Ochu (185-G-1998, college: Windsor) Joseph Dusabe (198-F-1999, college: PS N.Kensington) Jacob Durham (198-F-2000, college: St.Katherine) Emmanuel White (196-F) Jonathan McFall (196-G/F-1999) D'Andre Johnson (208-F-1998)< David Woodard (196-F) Santino Clay (187-G-1989, college: S.Dakota St.) Josh Hall (206-F-2000) Colby Jackson (175-PG, college: Chadron St.) Isaiah King-Halsey (180-PG-1998) Jok Jok (201-F) Seth Goble Gary Mims (196-F-1997) Lewis Tate IV (188-G-2004) Trevoin Shaw (201-SF, college: Cedar Valley) Brian Tolefree (196-G, college: Flagler) Tayshawun Bradford (188-G) |
| FINLAND |
| Dishman inks at Vilpas at the beginning of his pro career - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He started his college career at Eastern Kentucky University (NCAA). Then he moved to Middle Tennessee State University (NCAA). Dishman's high school career he had spent at Bryan Station in Lexington, KY. Of course it will be his first season as a professional player. |
| Kotka signs Rand just out of college - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Rand started his college career at University of South Carolina Salkehatchie (JUCO). Then he moved to University of Memphis (NCAA). Rand's high school career he had spent at Lincoln County in Lincolnton, GA. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be his first season as a professional player. He played also for Oregon State University for one year. |
| FRANCE |
| Stats Leaders - N1 |
| Boulazac tabs Hugo Robineau - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented France at the World Cup U19 in Crete (Greece) four years ago. Robineau's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 4.0ppg, 1.7rpg, 2.6apg. Robineau has played previously for Gries/Oberhoffen. He won French ProA U21 (Trophee du Futur) championship title in 2018 and 2019. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com French ProB All-Domestic Players Team in 2021. |
| NM1 Round 2 of Finals. Loon-Plage celebrate the title - by Eurobasket News |
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Loon-Plage - Poitiers 81-71 Loon-Plage swept Poitiers to capture NM1 title. The game was mostly controlled by Loon-Plage. Poitiers managed to win fourth quarter 22-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game, while Poitiers only scored nine points from the stripe. 24 personal fouls committed by Poitiers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Christopher Dauby (193-1999) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Antoine Rojewski (194-2000) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Loon-Plage players scored in double figures. American Courtney Stockard (196-1995, college: St.Bonaventure) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Jim Seymour (200-1998) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Poitiers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Loon-Plage: D.Christopher 17+8reb+1ast, R.Antoine 16+2reb+4ast, K.Artamonov 15+1reb+4ast, S.Saumont 10+8reb+2ast, R.Anderson Jr. 7+8reb+3ast, T.Housieaux 6+2reb Poitiers: M.Durand 18+1ast, C.Stockard 15+7reb+3ast, J.Seymour 14+6reb+2ast, K.Mendy 9+3reb+1ast, K.Omoerah 7+9reb+3ast, P.Imanol 3+1reb |
| Gillet comes back to Denain-Voltaire - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Gillet was a member of French U20 National Team in 2006. He has spent his entire career in France playing for four other teams: Chalons Reims, Saint Etienne, Stade Clermont and Lille Metropole. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Honorable Mention back in 2019. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Denain-Voltaire. |
| Strasbourg lands Sofiane Briki - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Briki's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 3 games: 4.0ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg. Briki has played previously for four other teams: ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket, CFBB, Saint Chamond and ASVEL Basket Lyon-Villeurbanne U21 team. His team made it to the ProB Play-Offs Semifinals in 2022. |
| Lucas Picard is a newcomer at Le Portel - by Eurobasket News | |
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ESSM Le Portel Cote d'Opale (Betclic ELITE ProA) added to their roster 20-year old forward Lucas Picard (206cm-2003) for season 2023-24. Picard played most recently at Saint Thomas Basket Le Havre in French NM1 league. But in four games he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound and 1 steal. He also played for Saint Thomas Basket Le Havre (NM1) where in four games he recorded just 0.0ppg in 2021-22 year. Picard has played previously for CFBB. ESSM Le Portel Cote d'Opale roster for 2023-24: Guards: Phlandrous Fleming_Jr. Anthony Roberts Forwards: David DiLeo Lucas Picard |
| Vichy Clermont adds Cape to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at CEP Lorient Basket (also in NM1) where in 44 games he averaged 10.7ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.6apg and 1.4spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Cape has played previously for four other teams: Caen, Lourdes Tarbes, JSA Bordeaux and Pau Nord Est. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won French NM1 championship title in 2017. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Honorable Mention back in 2016. |
| Carl Ponsar agreed terms with Alliance Sport Alsace - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Toulouse Basket Club (NM1) where in 10 games he averaged impressive 16.4ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.7apg and 1.3spg in that year. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Volos (Greece) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 5.0ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.0apg, 1.2spg. Ponsar has played previously for two other teams: Saint Quentin and SPO Rouen. He played in the final of French ProB Play-Offs in 2019. |
| Sitraka Raharimanantoanina is a newcomer at Evreux - by Eurobasket News | |
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ALM Evreux Basket (ProB) strengthened their roster with addition of 22-year old Madagascar 207cm power forward Sitraka Raharimanantoanina for season 2023-24. Raharimanantoanina has played for the last two years at Chalon/Saone. In 31 ProB games in France he recorded just 2.7ppg and 1.8rpg last season. He also represented Madagascar at the African Championship U16 in Mauritius six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 14.3ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.0apg, Blocks-1 (3.1bpg), FGP: 56.5%, 3PT-3 (35.7%), FT: 58.3%. |
| Melvin Ajinca paces France U19 over Egypt U19 - by Eurobasket News |
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France U19 - Egypt U19 91-51 Melvin Ajinca (202-F-2004) paced France U19 over Egypt U19 in a friendly tournament. He nailed 16 points as the European team posted a 91-51 win. France U19 nailed 34 points at the start of the game to take control. They added a 26-16 rally in the second period and then also won the third and the last stanzas. Alexandre Sarr (209-F/C-2005) delivered 14 points for France and Zacharie Perrin (207-C-2004) produced 11. Mohamed Hendy (176-G-2004) ended up with 14 points in the losing case. |
| GEORGIA |
| Iverioni adds Bakradze to their roster - by Giorgi Gugeshashvili | ||||
He has been a member of Georgian international program for some years. Bakradze has been regularly called to Georgian senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. He has played previously professionally also in Finland (Kobrat) and Georgia (Dinamo, Tbilisi State University, Zestaponi, Samedicino and Vera). Bakradze was also voted to Eurobasket.com Georgian League All-Domestic Players Team in 2018, 2020 and 2022. He won Georgian A League championship title in 2019. |
| GERMANY |
| Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Awards 2022-2023 - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Player of the Year: TJ Shorts (175-PG-1997, college: UC Davis) Guard of the Year: TJ Shorts Forward of the Year: Derrick Alston Jr. Center of the Year: Bruno Caboclo Newcomer of the Year: Stanley Whittaker Import Player of the Year: TJ Shorts Most Improved Player: Till Pape Domestic Player of the Year: Karim Jallow Defensive Player of the Year: Selom Mawugbe Coach of the Year: Tuomas Iisalo 1st Team G TJ Shorts G Yago Matheus Dos Santos G DeWayne Russell F Derrick Alston Jr. C Bruno Caboclo 2nd Team G Eric Washington G Stanley Whittaker F Brandon Paul F Karim Jallow C Selom Mawugbe 3rd Team G Prentiss Hubb G Mark Smith F Kris Clyburn F Tyson Ward C Kevin Yebo All-Domestic Players Team G David Kramer G Sebastian Herrera F Karim Jallow F Christian Sengfelder C Kevin Yebo All-Imports Team G TJ Shorts G DeWayne Russell G Yago Matheus Dos Santos F Derrick Alston Jr C Bruno Caboclo All-Defensive Team G Nick Weiler-Babb G Eric Washington F Bruno Caboclo F Freddie Gillespie C Selom Mawugbe All-Newcomers Team G Stanley Whittaker G Mark Smith G Yago Matheus Dos Santos F Derrick Alston Jr. C Selom Mawugbe Honorable Mention Johannes Thiemann Luke Sikma Jaleen Smith Augustine Rubit Andreas Obst Trey Drechsel Tanner Leissner Owen Klassen Alen Pjanic Jhonathan Dunn Harald Frey Geno Crandall Thomas Klepeisz Marko Filipovity JeQuan Lewis Tyler Nelson Nijal Pearson Patrick Miller Cameron Hunt Max Ugrai Vincent Kesteloot Tim Coleman Elias Lasisi Otis Livingston Edon Maxhuni Jaren Lewis Braydon Hobbs Lukas Meisner Yoeli Childs Charles Callison Kostja Mushidi Joshua Obiesie Brandon Childress Ahmed Hill Jackson Rowe |
| A Little Love From Overseas For Lebron James From Joe Asberry - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Joe Asberry is an American ex professional basketball player that really has seen it all from crime to drugs, but also played against legends like David Robinson (215-C-65, college: Navy), Gary Payton, Jason Kidd and Brian Shaw and was teammates with German legendary player Christian Welp. He had a 11 year professional career that saw him toil around in the minor leagues of Germany, but he belonged to the best in his day at that level. Since retiring from the game, he has been a spokesperson for young kids and drug prevention, guest speaker, worked in the Alba Berlin organization, been a master of ceremonies for UBC Hannover and been a mentor for young Americans coming overseas trying to live the dream of being a professional basketball player. Currently he works with young inspiring basketball kids and has his own podcast. He spoke to eurobasket about LeBron James (203-SF-1984) breaking the NBA scoring record formally held by Kareem Abdul Jabbar. LeBron James has beaten Kareem Abdul Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record. Did you stay up to watch history? Miles, we all know you're THE MAN with the best Pro Basketball interviews in Europe, so I appreciate you. I didn't stay awake to watch King James break Kareem's record, but saw it the next day How does one put this record into perspective best? It stood almost 40 years? You can't put it into perspective. Scoring is so natural for him. He plays the game the right way, so for him to pass Kareem in scoring something that he didn't even try to do is crazy He scored 38 points in 26 minutes. Was it another normal day at the office? I don't think it was a normal day at the office. He probably said to himself before the game, I'm going to get this over with TONIGHT. I believe if he wanted to go out and get 100 and pressed it, the way Jordan,Kobe,and AI did, he would drop 100 pts How much is that ball going to be worth? That ball is going to sell for a few million easy Russell Westbrook made the pass. Do you think that in 20 years the pass could be remembered more than his triple doubles? Nobody will ever be able to take away from Westbrook those triple doubles, he makes it look so easy, I love his game His record breaking basket was a step back over Kenrich Williams. Is that the kind of shot you expected knowing the kind of player he is? Or would you have expected a dunk for the spectacular finish? His step back was sweet. It also looked "Big Dirk" like with the leg action. Miles, you know me ,I was PRAYING IT WAS GOING TO BE A DUNK! LOL There obviously is a lot of respect for Kareem, by the basketball world, but what would have happened on social media if Lebron had gotten the record with a sky hook shot? If King James would have broken that record with a hook shot, Labtops and phones would have EXPLODED Kareem is such a gentleman. You didn't grow up with him, but what does his legacy mean to younger guys? Can they even understand what that guy did? Let me tell the youth this, Kareem's hook was just like Big Dirk's 1 legged fade away, nobody could block it ,not even the "Jumping Joe" s of the world, dudes with legit 50 inch vertical leapers in their prime. My bad Miles, I slipped into my ego LOL! Lebron will have more than 40,000 points when it's all over. Back in 1984 people said it would never be broken? Will this record be broken? It's the evolution of basketball, I think 1 day, someone will Break Lebron's record. If Luka Doncic continues to play to 40 stays fit and becomes a physical specimen like Lebron, could he dethrone him? I love Luca Doncic's game, but he will NEVER be the type of physical specimen King James Is. Doncic became a pro at a very young age, so I think sooner or later, his body will break down, Nobody beats father time 1 on 1. Does this record finally give Lebron the GOAT status over Michael Jordan? In my opinon, LeBron James is now the Goat. No shade on MJ though, He is the reason me and a bunch of ALSO RAN'S were given the opportunity to get paid to play basketball overseas. So I'll always respect Mike. He was a scoring machine and a killer, King James can do EVERYTHING. It's scary to watch a man that size, shoot, dribble, and pass the way he does. He is the DEFINITION of TRIPLE THREAT FOR REAL. What is your favorite Lebron moment that you witnessed live or on TV? My favorite LeBron James moment was watching him beat Number 1 at the time Oak HIll Academy. I loved his dunks ,and I thought to myself, if I had a NBA Body like that at 17, my Head would have been so big, you couldn't fit me into a GYM. And after all these years, James remains Humble. That's what I love about him the most. A fool who played for me in the 6th division in Germany is dumb enough to say things like "I'm GREAT" That's not GREAT! That's DELUSIONAL.I won't say his name online though, that will make him famous ,like I AM! King James is GREAT And a worldwide superstar, and I appreciate him LOL! Shout out to Dru Joyce too, great player and great dude. Thanks Joe for the chat. |
| GREECE |
| Kenny Williams III signs at Peristeri - by Eurobasket News | |||
His team won ACC Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kolossos. In 25 GBL games he recorded 12.7ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.2apg and 1.3spg in that year. Williams has played also professionally in Israel (Bnei Hasharon), NBA G League (Austin Spurs) and NBA Summer League (Charlotte Hornets). He was voted All-Conference player of the Year back in 2014. Williams graduated from University of North Carolina in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. His team won ACC Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. |
| Frederick Achilleas Kaimakliou signs Polychronis Tsigas - by Antonis Katsaros | |
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Frederick Achilleas Kaimakliou (OPAP Basket League) signed 23-year old Greek small forward Polychronis Tsigas (195cm-2000) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Tsigas played most recently at Anorthosis. In 21 OPAP Basket League games in Cyprus he had just 2.2ppg and 1.4rpg in 2021-22 year. Part of previous (2020-21) season he spent at Zefyros (C) in Greek league. He also played for Gomfoi (C) in Greek league. Tsigas has played previously for Greek team MGS Apollon Kalamarias. Frederick Achilleas Kaimakliou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Andreas Chimonas Valerios Sachpazides Forwards: Polychronis Tsigas Constantinos Pilakoutas Charis Christoudias |
| HIGH SCHOOLS |
| Chippewas land Paul McMillan IV - by Eurobasket News |
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Central Michigan University landed 6-2 guard Paul McMillan IV for new season. McMillan played most recently at Hillcrest Prep. he was also voted toCMAC Player of the Year the same year. The previous (2020-21) season he played at Bulldogs. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| ICELAND |
| Steinarsson is back at Stjarnan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Gipuzkoa (also in LEB Gold) where in 32 games he recorded 10.2ppg, 2.2rpg, 3.5apg and 1.2spg in that year. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. He has been also a member of Icelandic international program for some years. Steinarsson has regularly played for Icelandic senior team since 2009 and previously for U20 National Team in 2011. He represented Iceland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 1.5ppg. Steinarsson is quite experienced player. Steinarsson's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. Steinarsson has played previously professionally in Argentina (Regatas), Sweden (Sundsvall), Spain (Huesca, Burgos and Castello) and Iceland (KR Reykjavik). He won Spanish LEB Gold Play-Off championship title in 2017. Steinarsson graduated from Newberry College in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player. |
| INDONESIA |
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| Tortona keeps Daum for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 32 Serie A games he recorded 10.8ppg and 5.5rpg. He helped them to make it to the Italian Cup Semifinals. His team won Summit League Tournament in 2016, 2017 and 2018. He voted toAll-Summit League Player of the Year back in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The previous (2022) summer he played at Sideline Cancer in U.S. semi-pro league TBT where in two games he averaged impressive 23.0ppg, 8.0rpg and 1.0apg in 2022 year. Daum has played previously professionally in Spain (Obradoiro) and The Basketball Tournament (House of 'Paign). He graduated from South Dakota State in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. His team won Summit League Tournament in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Daum selected toAll-Summit League Player of the Year back in 2017, 2018 and 2019. |
| Serie A2 Round 2 of Finals. Vanoli Cremona and Pistoia extend leads - by Eurobasket News |
GoldForli - Vanoli Cremona 64-6925 personal fouls committed by Forli helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Cameroonian power forward Paul Eboua (203-2000, agency: SLN) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. The former international swingman Andrea Pecchia (196-1997) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Vanoli Cremona players scored in double figures. The former international forward Giulio Gazzotti (202-1991) produced 8 points and 13 rebounds and American Nathan Adrian (206-1995, college: WVU, agency: Diamond Sports) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Top scorers: Vanoli Cremona: D.Denegri 13+4reb+3ast, A.Pecchia 12+9reb, M.Alibegovic 10+3reb+1ast, P.Eboua 10+11reb+3ast, A.Pacher 9+5reb, T.Lacey 7+3reb Forli: F.Valentini 16+2reb, D.Cinciarini 10+4reb, G.Gazzotti 8+13reb+1ast, T.Radonjic 8+5reb, N.Adrian 8+7reb+3ast, L.Pollone 6+6reb+1ast SilverPistoia - Torino 69-62American forward Jordon Varnado (198-1997, college: Troy) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Zach Copeland (193-1997, college: Illinois St.) contributed with 14 points and 5 assists for the winners. American-Iraqi guard Demario Mayfield (196-1991, college: Angelo St.) replied with 13 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Simone Pepe (184-1993, agency: SLN) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Torino. Top scorers: Pistoia: J.Varnado 17+9reb+4ast, Z.Copeland 14+3reb+5ast, C.Wheatle 11+6reb+1ast, M.Pollone 7+3reb, D.Magro 6+5reb, L.Saccaggi 5 Torino: D.Mayfield 13+5reb+3ast, T.Guariglia 13+2reb, S.Pepe 11+6reb+1ast, F.Poser 9+2reb, R.Jackson Jr. 8+5reb+1ast, S.Zanotti 5+4reb |
| Coach Francesco Tabellini takes over at Nymburk - by Eurobasket News | |
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ERA Basketball Nymburk (NBL) agreed terms with Italian coach Francesco Tabellini (agency: SLN) for new 2023-24 season. Tabellini coached last season at USK Praha. He has coached also in Italy (Treviso). His team won Italian Serie A2 East Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. |
| Juvi Cremona hire coach Luca Bechi - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has coached also in Hungary (Zalakeramia ZTE KK), Ukraine and Italy (RO Virtus, San Severo, Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Torino). Bechi won Italian LNP Gold championship title in 2015. |
| LATVIA |
| Petkim tabs Kristers Zoriks, ex VEF Riga - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Zoriks has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. Zoriks represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) five years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 12.0ppg, 3.4rpg, Assists-5 (4.6apg), 1.3spg, FGP: 56.4%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 71.4%. He graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 2020 and it is his fourth season in pro basketball. Zoriks won Latvian League championship title in 2021 and 2022. He was selected to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Honorable Mention back in 2015 and 2016. |
| LITHUANIA |
| Tomas Balciunas (ex Atletas) joins Handlova - by Michal Duchovic | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at BC Silute (also in NKL) where in 23 games he recorded 11.3ppg and 7.4rpg in that year. He also played for Delikatesas (also in NKL). In 16 games he averaged 13.0ppg, 11.5rpg and 1.8apg in that year. Balciunas represented Lithuania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Radom (Poland) seven years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 12.3ppg, Reb-5 (9.9rpg), FGP: 49.2%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 65.6%. He has played also professionally in Estonia (Tartu) and Spain (Barca, Real Betis, Baloncesto Sevilla 2nd team). MBK Banik Handlova roster for 2023-24: Guards: Branislav Obert Jordan Harris Juraj Lastic Marko Vransky Forward: Tomas Balciunas |
| MADAGASCAR |
| Sitraka Raharimanantoanina is a newcomer at Evreux - by Eurobasket News | |
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ALM Evreux Basket (ProB) strengthened their roster with addition of 22-year old Madagascar 207cm power forward Sitraka Raharimanantoanina for season 2023-24. Raharimanantoanina has played for the last two years at Chalon/Saone. In 31 ProB games in France he recorded just 2.7ppg and 1.8rpg last season. He also represented Madagascar at the African Championship U16 in Mauritius six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 14.3ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.0apg, Blocks-1 (3.1bpg), FGP: 56.5%, 3PT-3 (35.7%), FT: 58.3%. |
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| Five Nations Championship: Pakistan defeats Maldives to earn first win - by Eurobasket News |
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Pakistan earned their first win after defeating Maldives by a narrow margin of 65-63, in the ongoing Five Nations Championship. Out of the five participating teams, Maldives is the only yet to have a win. Maldives lost the first two games against Bangladesh and Bhutan. To earn a semi-final spot, Maldives need to see off Nepal and rely on the scoreline of the match between Bangladesh vs Nepal. A joyful crowd inside the Social Centre Indoor Court of Male, Pakistan dominated most of the game in the lead. Maldives cut down the lead of Pakistan to one point in the third quarter of the game. But, Pakistan stood strong and held their lead through old-fashioned defensive strategies. Looking at the stats, Zainab Khan (168-G) of the Pakistan team, took 22 points - the most by a single player in last night's match. For the home side, Maldives captain Ahmed Zabeer (187-G-1987) scored 10 points, whereas, Mohamed Khuwailidh Ali with 13 points and Abdulla Amzar (185-G-1995) with 12 points. Bangladesh and Bhutan have both already booked a place in the semi-final. Nepal, Pakistan and Maldives are fighting for the remaining two slots. The final match of the competition is set to go ahead on June 23rd. Courtesy of: adhadhu.com |
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| CIBACOPA Round 1 of Finals. Astros open win count - by Eurobasket News |
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Hermosillo - Astros 109-114 Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists for the winners and forward Isaiah Whaley (203-1998, college: UConn) chipped in 20 points and 13 rebounds. At the losing side guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and guard Davion Warren (198, college: Texas Tech) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Hermosillo: J.Ivey 33+7reb+2ast, A.Wheeler 21+7reb+3ast, D.Warren 17+7reb+8ast, T.Drisdom 16+9reb+4ast, T.Brown-Soares 15+4reb+1ast, J.Camacho 5+5reb+1ast Astros: S.Ponds 34+4reb+6ast, I.Whaley 20+13reb, J.Loveridge 17+3reb+3ast, L.Vick 16+7reb+5ast, J.Machado 12+6reb+1ast, J.Anderson 11+3reb+10ast |
| CIBACOPA Round 2 of Finals. Hermosillo tie things up at 1-1 - by Eurobasket News |
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Hermosillo - Astros 94-87 Rayos de Hermosillo outrebounded Astros 36-23 including 22 on the defensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Terrence Drisdom (196-1992, college: CPP) had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) scored 24 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Astros' coach Ariel Rearte rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Hermosillo: T.Drisdom 31+13reb+1ast, J.Camacho 17+3reb+3ast, J.Ivey 16+5reb+3ast, A.Wheeler 11+7reb+2ast, D.Warren 9+4reb+2ast, T.Brown-Soares 6+2reb+1ast Astros: L.Vick 24+1reb+4ast, J.Loveridge 19+8reb+4ast, I.Whaley 18+6reb+3ast, S.Ponds 13+4reb+7ast, J.Machado 7+1reb+2ast, J.Anderson 3+1ast |
| MOLDOVA |
| Samara sign Aleksandr Gudumak - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played for the last four years at Enisey. In 28 VTB United League games he averaged 7.8ppg and 3.1rpg last season. He was also a member of Russian international program for some years. He played for Russian Senior National Team between 2015 and 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. Gudumak represented Russia at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 8 games: 7.0ppg, 4.1rpg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 50.0%. He has played previously for six other teams: Avtodor, Krasnye Krylia, BC Nizhny Novgorod, Avtodor Saratov 2nd team, Sakhalin and Vostok-65 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Gudumak won Russian U23 League championship title in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He voted toEurobasket.com All-Russian Superleague 1 Player of the Year back in 2016 and 2019. |
| MONTENEGRO |
| KK FMP Meridian Beograd inks Bojan Subotic - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He has played for the last three seasons at Szolnoki Olajbanyasz KK in Hungarian A Division. In 37 games he had very impressive stats: 15.1ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.5apg and 1.1spg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. 2022-23 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Bosman Player of the Year, named to All-Bosmans Team and named to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Second Team. He is quite experienced player. Subotic has played also professionally in Estonia (Kalev/Cramo), Germany (Telekom Baskets), Serbia (Crvena Zvezda and FMP Beograd 2nd team) and Montenegro (Buducnost). He won Montenegrin League championship title in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 and the cup in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Montenegrin League Player of the Year back in 2016. |
| NBA |
| Mavericks Trying To Hire Jeff Van Gundy As Assistant Coach - by Eurobasket News |
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The Dallas Mavericks are in the process of gauging the interest of Jeff van Gundy in joining the coaching staff of Jason Kidd . Van Gundy has worked for ESPN since he exited his post as head coach of the Houston Rockets in 2007. The Mavericks have also had interest in Frank Vogel and Nate McMillan for the job. Courtesy of: realgm.com |
| NCAA1 |
| Chippewas land Paul McMillan IV - by Eurobasket News |
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Central Michigan University landed 6-2 guard Paul McMillan IV for new season. McMillan played most recently at Hillcrest Prep. he was also voted toCMAC Player of the Year the same year. The previous (2020-21) season he played at Bulldogs. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Sadraque Nganga transfers to Seton Hall - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Nganga graduated Arizona Compass Prep School (Chandler, AZ) in 2022. His team won SEC Regular Season Championship that year. He has been regularly called to Angolan Senior National Team since 2022. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Pangos All-America Camp in Norwalk, CA in 2019. Broncos made it to the High School Nationals Final Four in 2021. |
| Marchelus Avery commits to University of Central Florida - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of Central Florida confirmed in their roster small forward Marchelus Avery (6'6'') for upcoming 2023-24 season. Ashburn (VA) native moved there from University of Central Florida where he spent his freshman year. Avery missed last two seasons and did not play any competitive basketball that time. Avery's high school career he had spent at Virginia Academy in Ashburn, VA, which he graduated in 2020. University of Central Florida roster for 2023-24: Guards: Shemarri Allen Jaylin Sellers Forward: Marchelus Avery Center: Ibrahima Diallo |
| Babatunde Akingbola transfers to The George Washington University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Akingbola graduated John McEachern High School (Powder Springs, GA) in 2019. He played also for AOT Running Rebels in AAU. His team won Georgia Class AAAAAAA Championship that year. Among many awards he was also voted to all-state selection in two consecutive years: 2018 and 2019. |
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| Babatunde Akingbola transfers to The George Washington University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Akingbola graduated John McEachern High School (Powder Springs, GA) in 2019. He played also for AOT Running Rebels in AAU. His team won Georgia Class AAAAAAA Championship that year. Among many awards he was also voted to all-state selection in two consecutive years: 2018 and 2019. |
| PAKISTAN |
| Five Nations Championship: Pakistan defeats Maldives to earn first win - by Eurobasket News |
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Pakistan earned their first win after defeating Maldives by a narrow margin of 65-63, in the ongoing Five Nations Championship. Out of the five participating teams, Maldives is the only yet to have a win. Maldives lost the first two games against Bangladesh and Bhutan. To earn a semi-final spot, Maldives need to see off Nepal and rely on the scoreline of the match between Bangladesh vs Nepal. A joyful crowd inside the Social Centre Indoor Court of Male, Pakistan dominated most of the game in the lead. Maldives cut down the lead of Pakistan to one point in the third quarter of the game. But, Pakistan stood strong and held their lead through old-fashioned defensive strategies. Looking at the stats, Zainab Khan (168-G) of the Pakistan team, took 22 points - the most by a single player in last night's match. For the home side, Maldives captain Ahmed Zabeer (187-G-1987) scored 10 points, whereas, Mohamed Khuwailidh Ali with 13 points and Abdulla Amzar (185-G-1995) with 12 points. Bangladesh and Bhutan have both already booked a place in the semi-final. Nepal, Pakistan and Maldives are fighting for the remaining two slots. The final match of the competition is set to go ahead on June 23rd. Courtesy of: adhadhu.com |
| Pakistan Secures Second Win in Five-Nation Basketball Tournament, Defeats Bhutan 76-53 - by Eurobasket News |
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Pakistan emerged victorious in their second match of the ongoing five-nation basketball tournament in Maldives, defeating Bhutan by a score of 76-53. The green shirts showcased their dominance throughout the contest, consistently scoring at regular intervals. Notably, Zain-ul-Hassan led the team with an impressive 21 points, closely followed by captain Shahbaz Ali with 15 points and Umair Jan with 12 points. Prior to their triumph over Bhutan, Pakistan engaged in an exhilarating battle against hosts Maldives and secured a narrow victory with a final score of 65-63. The team exhibited their dominance in the first three quarters of the match. However, they faced a formidable challenge from the Maldives in the last quarter, relinquishing their lead but ultimately managing to secure the win. In their intense match against the Maldives, Zain ul Hasan Khan emerged as the leading scorer for the national team, contributing an impressive 22 points. Zia ur Rehman showcased his skills with 15 points, while Ahmed Amad concluded the game with a commendable 13 points. While Pakistan celebrated their victories over Bhutan and the Maldives, their tournament journey had a slight setback in their opening match against Nepal. In a closely contested game, Pakistan narrowly lost to Nepal with a score of 66-62. Despite this defeat, the team remains optimistic as they look forward to their final league game against Bangladesh scheduled for tomorrow. Courtesy of: bnn.network |
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| Argentina U19 outscore Portugal U19 in the World Cup preparation - by Eurobasket News |
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Portugal U19 - Argentina U19 74-86 Argentina U19 outscored Portugal U19 86-74 at the World Cup preparation. Both teams exchanged the wins in the first half, whilst Argentina U19 took control of the game in the second half. Argentina U19 posted a 22-12 surge in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 22-20 rally. Dylan Bordon (190-G-2004) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Lucas Fresno (195-F-2004) nailed 17. Diogo Sexas replied with 19 points in the losing effort. |
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| BSN Round 42: Atleticos are upset by Leones - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in BSN just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most important game in the last round took place in San German between second ranked Atleticos (21-14) and fifth ranked Leones (17-19) on Thursday night. Atleticos were defeated by Leones in a tough game at home 88-92. Leones made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Thomas Robinson (208-1991, college: Kansas) chipped in 23 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) who recorded a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Atleticos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Carolina and Mayaguez. Atleticos at the other side keep the second position with 14 games lost. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bayamon. First ranked Vaqueros faced 4th ranked Gigantes. Host Vaqueros (24-12) smashed guests from Carolina (17-19) 102-74. It was a good game for the former international Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) who led his team to a victory with 24 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Angel Rodriguez contributed with 16 points for the winners. The former international power forward Isaiah Manderson (208-1994, college: S.Florida, agency: BIG) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds for Gigantes. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 24-12 record. Gigantes lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Ponce and Mayaguez. The game in Humacao was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Cariduros (13-23) played at the court of sixth ranked Grises (14-22). Grises managed to secure a 6-point victory 111-105 on Friday. Axel Santiago scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners. Grises' coach Wilhelmus Caanen used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Timajh Parker-Rivera with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Grises moved-up to fifth place. Cariduros lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 23 games lost. In the last game of round 42 Arecibo crushed Manati in a road game 107-80.
Humacao - Fajardo 111-105 The game in Humacao was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Cariduros (13-23) played at the court of sixth ranked Grises (14-22). Grises managed to secure a 6-point victory 111-105 on Friday. Grises looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Forward Axel Santiago (196-1994) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists during the contest. Belardo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Grises' coach Wilhelmus Caanen used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was international power forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-1994, college: Towson) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and the former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 22 points and 6 assists. Five Grises and four Cariduros players scored in double figures. Grises moved-up to fifth place. Cariduros lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 23 games lost. Top scorers: Fajardo: D.Vaughn 24+5reb+1ast, T.Parker-Rivera 22+16reb+1ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 22+4reb+6ast, F.Rivera-Vega 21+4reb+3ast, A.Toro 8+10reb+4ast, O.Eric 3+2reb+1ast Humacao: S.Axel 22+4reb, G.Belardo 18+1reb+5ast, J.Bishop 15+1reb+3ast, X.Zambrana 11+8reb+2ast, E.Rodriguez 11+6reb+6ast, R.Luis 10+2reb+4ast Bayamon - Carolina 102-74 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bayamon. First ranked Vaqueros faced 4th ranked Gigantes. Host Vaqueros (24-12) smashed guests from Carolina (17-19) 102-74. Vaqueros shot 65.0 percent from the field. Vaqueros had a 30-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 19 long-distance shots on high 61.3 percentage. Vaqueros players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a good game for the former international Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) who led his team to a victory with 24 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 16 points for the winners. The former international power forward Isaiah Manderson (208-1994, college: S.Florida, agency: BIG) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds and American swingman Jaron Johnson (196-1992, college: Louisiana Tech) added 17 points and 5 assists in the effort for Gigantes. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 24-12 record. Gigantes lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Ponce and Mayaguez. Top scorers: Carolina: I.Manderson 21+5reb, J.Johnson 17+2reb+5ast, J.Cruz 15+4reb+2ast, J.Rosario 6+5reb, J.Garcia 5+1reb+2ast, J.Torres 4+2reb Bayamon: J.Mojica 24+3reb+3ast, B.Santiago 17+1reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 16+1reb+2ast, J.Wiley 10+1reb+2ast, S.Thompson Jr. 9+2reb+5ast, O.Perez 7+1reb Manati - Arecibo 80-107 There was no surprise in Manati where 6th ranked Osos (11-25) were crushed by third ranked Capitanes (18-18) 107-80 on Thursday. Capitanes outrebounded Osos 43-29 including a 38-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 21 long-distance shots on high 55.3 percentage. Capitanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American point guard Brandon Boyd (180-1997, college: CBU) scored 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Perry Jones III (211-1991, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Capitanes' coach Tony Ruiz felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was guard Algenis Quintana (182-2000) with 18 points and 6 assists and the former international forward Derek Reese (203-1993, college: Tennessee) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Capitanes maintains third position with 18-18 record having six points less than leader Quebradillas. Osos lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 25 games lost. Top scorers: Manati: C.Ortiz 18+3reb+1ast, A.Quintana 18+2reb+6ast, C.Brayan 12+6reb+2ast, D.Reese 12+10reb+3ast, C.Gaston 11+5reb+4ast, D.Moya 5+1reb+3ast Arecibo: B.Boyd 33+7reb+6ast, P.Jones III 21+7reb+1ast, J.Colon-Navarro 17+1reb+8ast, T.Jorge 10+6reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 10+3reb+3ast, D.Collier 7+6reb+1ast San German - Ponce 88-92 The most important game in the last round took place in San German between second ranked Atleticos (21-14) and fifth ranked Leones (17-19) on Thursday night. Atleticos were defeated by Leones in a tough game at home 88-92. Leones made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Thomas Robinson (208-1991, college: Kansas) chipped in 23 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) who recorded a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 8 assists and power forward Josue Erazo (204-1995, college: PR-Rio Piedras) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Four Atleticos players scored in double figures. Atleticos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Carolina and Mayaguez. Atleticos at the other side keep the second position with 14 games lost. Top scorers: San German: R.Hollis-Jefferson 35+13reb+8ast, J.Erazo 20+6reb, W.Daniels 17+2reb, J.Rodriguez 12+5reb+1ast, J.Bryan Diaz 2+2reb+1ast, A.Gordon 2+1ast Ponce: J.De Jesus 29+8reb+4ast, T.Robinson 23+3reb, J.Wilson 16+6reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 9+7reb+4ast, A.Ford 9+5reb, C.Lopez 3+4reb+1ast |
| Brandon Boyd gets MVP of the Week award for Puerto Rican BSN - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 25-year old playmaker had the game-high 33 points adding seven rebounds and six assists for Arecibo in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Manati (#6, 11-25) with 27-point margin 107-80. Arecibo maintains the 3rd position in their group in Puerto Rican BSN. Arecibo 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 18-18 record. In the team's last game Boyd had a remarkable seven three-pointers out of 9 attempts. He just recently signed at Arecibo, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Brandon Boyd averages this season 4.0ppg. The second most remarkable performance in last week's games was young American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-F-1995) of second-ranked San German. Hollis-Jefferson impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 35 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as San German was edged by the lower-ranked Ponce (#5, 17-19) 92-88. San German managed to keep the same second spot in Group A. His team's 21-14 record is not bad at all. Hollis-Jefferson is one of the most experienced players at San German and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last week was international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-G-1991, agency: Interperformances) of Ponce (#5). De Jesus showcased his all-around game by recording 29 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the last week. He was a key player of Ponce, leading his team to a 92-88 win against the higher-ranked San German (#2, 21-14). The chances of Ponce ranking at the top of Group A, however are very questionable as they have already lost 19 games, recording just seventeen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, De Jesus could help Ponce to bring them higher in the standings. De Jesus has a great season in Puerto Rico. After 36 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.3apg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-C/F-1994) of Fajardo - 22 points and 16 rebounds 5. Josue Erazo (204-C/F-1995) of San German - 20 points and 6 rebounds 6. Javier Mojica (189-SG-1984) of Bayamon - 24 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-PG-1997) of Fajardo - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Isaiah Manderson (208-F/C-1994) of Carolina - 21 points and 5 rebounds 9. Thomas Robinson (208-C-1991) of Ponce - 23 points and 3 rebounds 10. Jamil Wilson (201-F-1990) of Ponce - 16 points, 6 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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| Samara sign Aleksandr Gudumak - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played for the last four years at Enisey. In 28 VTB United League games he averaged 7.8ppg and 3.1rpg last season. He was also a member of Russian international program for some years. He played for Russian Senior National Team between 2015 and 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. Gudumak represented Russia at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 8 games: 7.0ppg, 4.1rpg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 50.0%. He has played previously for six other teams: Avtodor, Krasnye Krylia, BC Nizhny Novgorod, Avtodor Saratov 2nd team, Sakhalin and Vostok-65 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Gudumak won Russian U23 League championship title in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He voted toEurobasket.com All-Russian Superleague 1 Player of the Year back in 2016 and 2019. |
| Ivan Viktorov signs at Samara - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 9.8ppg, 3.6rpg, FGP: 29.7%, 3PT: 44.4%, FT: 40.0%. Viktorov has played previously for four other teams: Spartak, Khimki, BC Nizhny Novgorod and Khimki-Podmoskovye Moscow Region. Among many awards his team made it to the VTB United League Semifinals in 2015. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Russian VTB Youth League Honorable Mention back in 2017. |
| Lokomotiv keeps Akoon-Purcell for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
He is a very experienced player. Akoon-Purcell has played also professionally in Denmark (Bakken), France (Le Portel), Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv), NBA (Denver Nuggets and OKC Thunder), Turkey (Tofas), NBA G League (OKC Blue and Delaware Blue Coats), NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers) and The Basketball Tournament (Florida TNT). He won Danish League championship title in 2017 and 2018. Akoon-Purcell was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Danish Ligaen Guard of the Year back in 2017 and 2018. He graduated from Illinois State in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Akoon-Purcell played also for Eastern Oklahoma State College for 2 years. |
| Coach Velimir Perasovic is a newcomer at UNICS Kazan - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Perasovic was coaching Croatian Senior National Team back in 2015. He has coached also in Spain (Valencia and Estudiantes), Turkey (Efes) and Croatia (Cibona). Perasovic won VTB United League championship title in 2023. He was voted to Perasovicad Coach: VTB United League All-Star Game in 2022. |
| RWANDA |
| Liga Basquet Pro 2023 - Noah Bigirumwami (ex La Leonesa) is a newcomer at Portoviejo - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Bigirumwami graduated from Chicago State in 2023 and it will be his first season in pro basketball. He played also for San Bernardino Valley College for one year. |
| SERBIA |
| KK FMP Meridian Beograd inks Bojan Subotic - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He has played for the last three seasons at Szolnoki Olajbanyasz KK in Hungarian A Division. In 37 games he had very impressive stats: 15.1ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.5apg and 1.1spg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. 2022-23 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Bosman Player of the Year, named to All-Bosmans Team and named to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Second Team. He is quite experienced player. Subotic has played also professionally in Estonia (Kalev/Cramo), Germany (Telekom Baskets), Serbia (Crvena Zvezda and FMP Beograd 2nd team) and Montenegro (Buducnost). He won Montenegrin League championship title in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 and the cup in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Montenegrin League Player of the Year back in 2016. |
| Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League Awards 2023 - by Igor Obradovic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Finals MVP: Luka Mitrovic (204-C-1993) of Crvena Zvezda Player of the Year: Dusan Beslac (205-PF-1998) of Vojvodina NSGuard of the Year: Nikola Topic (198-PG-2005) of OKK BeogradForward of the Year: Dusan Beslac (205-PF-1998) of Vojvodina NSCenter of the Year: Uros Lukovic (213-C-1989) of Metalac VLImport Player of the Year: Dimitrius Underwood (193-G/F-1998) of Sloga KRDomestic Player of the Year: Dusan Beslac (205-PF-1998) of Vojvodina NSCo-Coach of the Year: Slobodan Ljubotina of Spartak Co-Coach of the Year: Milos Isakov-Kovacevic of Vojvodina NS
First Team Nikola Topic (198-PG-2005) of OKK Beograd- Stefan Miljenovic (190-G-2001) of Mega BG Dusan Beslac (205-PF-1998) of Vojvodina NS Andrija Jelavic (207-F-2004) of Mega BG Uros Lukovic (213-C-1989) of Metalac VL
Second Team Nenad Miljenovic (194-PG-1993) of Dynamic VP Jorden Randell (186-G-1996) of Lietkabelis Dimitrius Underwood (193-G/F-1998) of Sloga KR Dusan Radosavljevic (201-F-2001) of Mladost ZE Ibrahim Durmo (201-F/C-1997) of Metalac VL
Third Team Stefan Smith (6'2''-G-1999) of Calgary Jon Davis (190-G-1996) of Juventus Stefan Simic (198-F/G-1996) of Vrsac Dusan Stojicic (204-F/C-2001) of Zlatibor Marko Tejic (209-C/F-1995) of Zlatibor
Honorable Mention Darko Balaban (211-C-1989) of Melilla Filip Barna (201-F/G-1999) of Spartak Andrija Bojic (208-PF-1993) of Spartak Nikola Gacesa (205-F/C-1987) of Vojvodina NS Brano Djukanovic (196-SG-1995) of Zlatibor Charles Manning Jr. (198-G-1998) of Oldenburg Duane Morgan (198-PF-1993) of Denain-Voltaire Terry Armstrong (200-G-2000) of Mladost ZE PJ Hardy (185-G-1998) of Spartak Stefan Matovic (203-SF-1991) of Sloga KR Toma Vasiljevic (205-F-2000) of Vrsac Aleksa Ilic (207-PF-2000) of Sloboda U. Ivan Smiljanic (199-F-1989) of Tamis PN Branislav Terzic (196-G/F-1997) of Mega BG Josh Nicholas (190-G-1998) of Novi Pazar Srdjan Krsmanovic (206-F-2000) of OKK Beograd Devon Daniels (196-G-1998) of Cacak 94 Vojin Medarevic (208-C-2002) of Spartak Aleksa Novakovic (200-F-1996) of Borac CA Nikola Kocovic (197-G-1996) of Borac CA Uros Carapic (195-SG-1996) of Borac CA Matej Rudan (208-PF-2001) of Rio Breogan Luka Cerovina (200-F-2000) of Mega BG Malcolm Cazalon (198-SG-2001) of Mega BG Danko Brankovic (215-C-2000) of Mega BG Ebuka Izundu (208-C/F-1996) of FMP BG Beau Beech (203-PF-1994) of FMP BG Nemanja Nedovic (192-G-1991) of Crvena Zvezda |
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| SLOVAKIA |
| Tomas Balciunas (ex Atletas) joins Handlova - by Michal Duchovic | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at BC Silute (also in NKL) where in 23 games he recorded 11.3ppg and 7.4rpg in that year. He also played for Delikatesas (also in NKL). In 16 games he averaged 13.0ppg, 11.5rpg and 1.8apg in that year. Balciunas represented Lithuania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Radom (Poland) seven years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 12.3ppg, Reb-5 (9.9rpg), FGP: 49.2%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 65.6%. He has played also professionally in Estonia (Tartu) and Spain (Barca, Real Betis, Baloncesto Sevilla 2nd team). MBK Banik Handlova roster for 2023-24: Guards: Branislav Obert Jordan Harris Juraj Lastic Marko Vransky Forward: Tomas Balciunas |
| Spisski Rytieri adds Smith to their roster, ex Rogaska - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He played in the final of NJCAA D1 District VIII in 2015 and 2016. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Lakers in U.S. NBA-G-League where in only one game he recorded just 2 points, 1 assist and 2 steals in that year. He was voted All-Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year back in 2019. He graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Smith played in the final of NJCAA D1 District VIII in 2015 and 2016. He played also for Wichita State University for one year. |
| Joventut keep Brodziansky - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has been also a member of Slovakian international program for some years. Brodziansky has regularly played for Slovakian senior team since 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. He represented Slovakia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 19.0ppg, 9.7rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 66.7%, FT: 88.5%. Brodziansky has played previously for Spanish team Obradoiro. He was voted to Reese's College All-Star Game back in 2018. Brodziansky graduated from Texas Christian University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He played also for Pratt Community College for one year. |
| SLOVENIA |
| Spisski Rytieri adds Smith to their roster, ex Rogaska - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He played in the final of NJCAA D1 District VIII in 2015 and 2016. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Lakers in U.S. NBA-G-League where in only one game he recorded just 2 points, 1 assist and 2 steals in that year. He was voted All-Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year back in 2019. He graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Smith played in the final of NJCAA D1 District VIII in 2015 and 2016. He played also for Wichita State University for one year. |
| SOUTH SUDAN |
| Burundi edge South Sudan at the FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Burundi - South Sudan 57:42 Burundi edged South Sudan 57-42 at the FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers opener. They trailed 6 points at the end of the first quarter and reduced to 4 at the halftime. Burundi took control in the second half as they posted two wins. Burundi won the third quarter 15-8 and closed the game with a final 20-8 run. The FIBA Africa Zone 5 qualifier will run from Saturday June 17 to Friday June 23, with a rest day scheduled on the June 22. |
| SPAIN |
| Stats Leaders - LEB Gold |
| Liga Basquet Pro 2023 - Everrett Pleasant (ex Salou) signs at Pasaje - by Francisco Vega | ||
He has played previously professionally in USA and ABA (Hawaii HH). Among many awards his college team won LSC Tournament in 2015. Pleasant was voted to All-NAIA D1 Honorable Mention back in 2014. He graduated from Texas A&M University - Commerce in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Pleasant played also for Northwood University, TX for 2 years. |
| Joventut keep Brodziansky - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has been also a member of Slovakian international program for some years. Brodziansky has regularly played for Slovakian senior team since 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. He represented Slovakia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 19.0ppg, 9.7rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 66.7%, FT: 88.5%. Brodziansky has played previously for Spanish team Obradoiro. He was voted to Reese's College All-Star Game back in 2018. Brodziansky graduated from Texas Christian University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He played also for Pratt Community College for one year. |
| Sakho re-signs at Murcia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 32 Liga Endesa games he had 3.5ppg and 2.9rpg. He also played 14 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 3.4ppg and 3.0rpg. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. Sakho has been regularly called to Congolese Senior National Team since 2017. He has played previously for four other teams: Rio Breogan, Manresa, Burgos and BT Madrid. Sakho won Basketball League championship title in 2020 and 2021. |
| CB San Fernando keeps Ruiz for another season - by Eurobasket News |
| CB San Fernando (EBA) re-signed 25-year old 200cm power forward Jose Ruiz for upcoming season. Ruiz was a team leader there last season. In 22 EBA games he averaged impressive 19.4ppg, 7.3rpg and 1.5apg. |
| Jorge Lafuente signs at Palma - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously for four other teams: Granada, Alicante, Clavijo and Navarra. Lafuente was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Honorable Mention in 2021 and 2022. He played in the final of Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off in 2018. |
| Valls keep Mateu for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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CB Valls Optiques Teixido (EBA) re-signed 24-year old 190cm shooting guard Oriol Mateu for new season. Mateu played there last season. In 15 EBA games he averaged 4.0ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.1apg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Monbus CB Igualada where in 17 EBA games he had 5.0ppg, 2.9rpg and 1.5apg in that year. |
| TAIWAN |
| Asia-basket.com All-Taiwanese PLeague+ Awards 2023 - by Igor Obradovic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Finals MVP: Chris Johnson (210-F/C-1985) of Fubon Braves Player of the Year: Chris Johnson (210-F/C-1985) of Fubon BravesGuard of the Year: Jeremy Lin (191-PG-1988) of SteelersForward of the Year: Chris Johnson (210-F/C-1985) of Fubon BravesCenter of the Year: Byron Mullens (213-C-1989) of KingsImport Player of the Year: Chris Johnson (210-F/C-1985) of Fubon BravesDomestic Player of the Year: Jeremy Lin (191-PG-1988) of SteelersDefensive Player of the Year: Kenny Manigault (195-G/F-1991) of KingsCoach of the Year: Chin-Tse Hsu of Fubon Braves
First Team Jeremy Lin (191-PG-1988) of Steelers Sir'Dominic Pointer (198-G/F-1992) of Al-Manama Michael Singletary (198-F-1988) of Fubon Braves Chris Johnson (210-F/C-1985) of Fubon Braves Byron Mullens (213-C-1989) of Kings
Second Team  Chun-Chi Lin (175-PG-1998) of Dreamers Kenny Manigault (195-G/F-1991) of Kings Anthony Bennett (203-F-1993) of Lioneers Ilkan Karaman (205-PF-1990) of Dreamers Brandon Gilbeck (213-C-1996) of Dreamers
Third Team Terrico White (196-G-1990) of Metros Jeff Ayres (206-F-1987) of Pilots Will Artino (211-C/F-1992) of Lioneers Igor Zaytsev (210-C/F-1989) of Fubon Braves Jason Washburn (213-C-1990) of Pilots
Honorable Mention Wendell Lewis (208-C-1989) of Steelers Hsiang-Chun Tseng (205-C-1998) of Fubon Braves Quincy Davis (203-F/C-1983) of Kings Sani Sakakini (204-C/F-1988) of Pilots Femi Olujobi (206-C/F-1996) of Steelers Kuo-Hao Kao (179-PG-1998) of Lioneers Yu-Wei Chen (183-PG-1999) of Steelers Joseph Lin (186-G-1992) of Kings Chin-Min Yang (190-C-1984) of Kings |
| TANZANIA |
| Tanzania rout Eritrea to start FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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Tanzania - Eritrea 69:34 Tanzania overcame Eritrea 69-34 at the start FIBA Zone 5 AfroCan qualifiers. They opened the game with an 11-4 run and added an 18-14 rally in the second period. Tanzania pushed the tempo in the second half and posted 22-8 and 18-8 respectively in the third and the last stanzas. Andrew Musongole stepped up with 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 steals, whilst Sadiki Baraka added 11 points and 5 rebounds. Aron Tesfazghi replied with 10 points in the losing effort. |
| TBL |
| Patroons return to Armory in must-win situation - by Eurobasket News |
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The Albany Patroons need to win two days in a row at Washington Avenue Armory to keep their season alive and reach The Basketball League Finals. That's the situation the Patroons find themselves in following Thursday night's 108-86 loss at the St. Louis Griffins in Game 1 of the East Regional final. The best-of-3 series will continue at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Armory, followed by Game 3 at 7 p.m. Monday, if necessary. 'I feel good,' Patroons coach Derrick Rowland said. 'If they come to Albany and beat us, they deserve to move on. If they can beat us on our court, they deserve to move on. But I don't think that they can. I think that we can come back Sunday and Monday and turn this thing around and continue on. That's my feeling. That's my belief. A lot of my guys didn't play well (Thursday) and I think that will change.' The Patroons shot 33-for-92 (35.9 percent) from the field and 5-for-23 from 3-point range while suffering their first loss of the postseason. It was a dramatic decline from their East Conference final sweep of Newfoundland. In that series, the Patroons scored 134 points in Game 1 and 135 points in Game 2. 'We just didn't make shots,' Rowland said. 'That was the big difference for us. They were a better defensive team, but we missed layups and we didn't knock shots down.' Edward Dyson III (6'4''-F-1992, college: Austin Peay) shot 2-for-17, Arsenio Arrington (6'9''-PF-1996, college: Aquinas Coll.) was 5-for-16 and Trevis Wyche (6'1''-G-1995, college: St.Peter's) was 4-for-15. St. Louis held a 59-52 rebounding advantage and a 64-50 scoring edge in the paint. 'I think they just out-hustled and out-toughed us,' Rowland said. Rowland said the Patroons didn't adjust well to St. Louis' defensive pressure on the smaller court at Jennings (Mo.) Senior High School, the Griffins' home court. 'I think we'll have our advantage when we get back on our court,' Rowland said. 'It's hard to run anything because of the size of the floor (in St. Louis). It's just different.' Rowland said the Patroons wouldn't be able to practice Saturday at the Armory, which is booked with roller derby. Their fallback practice site is the Schenectady YMCA. Courtesy of: timesunion.com |
| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO |
| Lokomotiv keeps Akoon-Purcell for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
He is a very experienced player. Akoon-Purcell has played also professionally in Denmark (Bakken), France (Le Portel), Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv), NBA (Denver Nuggets and OKC Thunder), Turkey (Tofas), NBA G League (OKC Blue and Delaware Blue Coats), NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers) and The Basketball Tournament (Florida TNT). He won Danish League championship title in 2017 and 2018. Akoon-Purcell was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Danish Ligaen Guard of the Year back in 2017 and 2018. He graduated from Illinois State in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Akoon-Purcell played also for Eastern Oklahoma State College for 2 years. |
| TURKEY |
| Stats Leaders - D1 |
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| Petkim tabs Kristers Zoriks, ex VEF Riga - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Zoriks has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. Zoriks represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) five years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 12.0ppg, 3.4rpg, Assists-5 (4.6apg), 1.3spg, FGP: 56.4%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 71.4%. He graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 2020 and it is his fourth season in pro basketball. Zoriks won Latvian League championship title in 2021 and 2022. He was selected to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Honorable Mention back in 2015 and 2016. |
| Anadolu Efes conquer BSL title - by Eurobasket News |
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Pinar Karsiyaka - Anadolu Efes 74-83 Anadolu Efes clinched BSL title. They overcame Pinar Karsiyaka in the third game of the championship series to complete the sweep. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Pinar Karsiyaka won third quarter 17-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Efes won last quarter 19-11. The best player for the winners was Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic (196-1994) who scored 29 points and 7 assists. The former international guard Shane Larkin (182-1992, college: Miami, FL) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Errick McCollum (188-1988, college: Goshen) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists and the other American import forward Vitto Brown (203-1995, college: Wisconsin) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Pinar Karsiyaka's coach Ufuk Sarica rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Pinar Karsiyaka: V.Brown 21+5reb, E.McCollum 18+3reb+11ast, J.Brown 13+3reb+2ast, K.Sipahi 7+2reb+1ast, B.Angola-Rodas 6+4reb+4ast, A.Delgado 6+6reb+1ast Anadolu Efes: V.Micic 29+1reb+7ast, S.Larkin 15+1reb+7ast, R.Beaubois 11+2reb+1ast, A.M'Baye 10+5reb, T.Pleiss 8+14reb+1ast, H.Furkan 6+2reb |
| TBL Round 1 of Finals. Samsunspor record first victory - by Eurobasket News |
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Samsunspor - Yalovaspor 82-65 Samsunspor recorded the first win in the Finals. Samsunspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Goktug Bas (201-2001) stepped up and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side American Ricky Ledo (201-1992, college: Providence, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 13 points and 6 assists and forward Tunahan Dikmen (203-1994) scored 4 points and 16 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Samsunspor: G.Bas 16+7reb+2ast, M.Sert 13+1reb+1ast, E.Aydogan 12+5reb+4ast, A.Gueye 10+10reb+2ast, A.Genc 9+2reb+2ast, K.Muhammet 7+4reb+1ast Yalovaspor: M.Kapucu 16+2reb+1ast, R.Ledo 13+4reb+6ast, J.McNeace 12+9reb, O.Haciyeva 11+3reb, K.Bayram 5+2reb+3ast, S.Topcu 4+6ast |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Tevin For Two - by Jeff King |
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Tevin Olison (193-G-1998, college: YSU, agency: One Motive Sports) has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract with the Bristol Flyers. The American sharpshooter will return to the WISE Campus for his second season with the club, becoming the first player to commit to Coach Kapoulas' 2023/24 roster. Olison had a very impressive rookie campaign, joining the Flyers out of Youngstown State University and making 34 league appearances, averaging 10.1 points per game on 38% shooting from behind the three point line. Speaking on his return to Bristol, Olison said: "It's great to be back with the Flyers. We had a great season last year and proved a lot of people wrong. "I learned a lot from my rookie season and I'm really looking forward to getting back out there and competing for a championship. "I'm very excited about the European games in the ENBL and that was another big reason why I wanted to come back. "I hope everyone's ready to rock the WISE Campus once again this season." Olison began his college career at Cleveland State Community College, where he started in all 26 games of his freshman year and averaged 15.6 points per game. He upped his scoring average to 17.3 as a sophomore, before transferring to the University of the Cumberlands, where he played two seasons with the program between 2019-2021 and was named NAIA Second Team All-American and MSC First Team All-Conference for two years in a row. In 2021, Olison was the only NAIA player in all of college basketball to make the transition to the NCAA Division One level at Youngstown State, with the benefit of the COVID year. Flyers Head Coach Andreas Kapoulas said "It's great to have Tevin back for a second season. "He was a key contributor to our team in his rookie season and he finished the campaign strong with some dominant performances. We look forward to seeing him pick up where he left off. "Tevin's athleticism, skill and experience will be valuable to our team as we build our roster for the upcoming season." |
| URUGUAY |
| Metropolitan Round 3: Larranaga keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Larranaga edged O.Mundial in Montevideo 76-73. Strangely O.Mundial outrebounded Larranaga 44-32 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) who scored 26 points and 7 rebounds. point guard Maximiliano Nobile (181-1997) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Panamanian-American point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-1989, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pro Sports) who recorded 16 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. O.Mundial will play next round against Miramar trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo - Miramar. Larranaga will try to continue on its current victory against Urunday. It will be extra interesting game as Urunday is their local rival from Montevideo. The game with biggest result difference took place in Montevideo. Local Olimpia (2-1) beat Lagomar (0-3) 86-71. It was a good game for guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 9 assists. Al Thornton contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Denzel Livingston (193-1993, college: UIW) answered with 15 points for Lagomar. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olimpia will play against Sayago (#5) on the road in the next round. Lagomar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Verdirrojo. In the last two games of round 3 Sayago defeated Atenas in a road game 85-75. Tabare beat Stockolmo at home 84-76. The best stats of 3rd round was 20 points and 5 assists by Facundo Terra of Stockolmo.
Atenas - Sayago 75-85 But Atenas were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Sayago 85-75. They dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 22. It was a good game for American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) who led his team to a victory with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Martin Aguilera (195-1987, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. Point guard Luciano Planells (184-2001) answered with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Atenas. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sayago will play against Olimpia (#4) in Montevideo in the next round. Atenas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome. Top scorers: Sayago: R.Brown 25+7reb+4ast, M.Aguilera 19+6reb+4ast, D.Tintorelli 13+7reb+3ast, M.Dogliotti 12+1reb+3ast, B.Emiliano 7+3reb+2ast, C.Santiago 7+3reb Atenas: L.Planells 30+7reb+5ast, A.Zuvich 16+9reb+3ast, N.Lewis 15+2reb+2ast, R.Joaquin 6+2reb+1ast, C.Modernell 3+3reb+2ast, G.Ignacio 3+3reb+1ast Larranaga - O.Mundial 76-73 Larranaga edged O.Mundial in Montevideo 76-73. Strangely O.Mundial outrebounded Larranaga 44-32 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) who scored 26 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Maximiliano Nobile (181-1997) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Panamanian-American point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-1989, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pro Sports) who recorded 16 points and 9 rebounds and Brazilian center Pedro Ianguas (210-1998) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. O.Mundial will play next round against Miramar trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo - Miramar. Larranaga will try to continue on its current victory against Urunday. It will be extra interesting game as Urunday is their local rival from Montevideo. Top scorers: Larranaga: D.Foreman 26+7reb, M.Nicolas 16+2reb, M.Nobile 14+5ast, S.Guillermo 9+4reb+2ast, C.Mateo 4+1reb, H.Caceres 3+7reb O.Mundial: E.Taboada 17+4reb+3ast, T.Gaskins 16+9reb+2ast, I.Pedro 14+10reb, I.Facundo 8+4reb+2ast, J.Martin Cajelli 7+10reb, Z.Leandro 4+2reb+2ast Olimpia - Lagomar 86-71 The game with biggest result difference took place in Montevideo. Local Olimpia (2-1) beat Lagomar (0-3) 86-71. It was a good game for guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 9 assists. American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five Olimpia players scored in double figures. American swingman Denzel Livingston (193-1993, college: UIW) answered with 15 points and Argentinian center Lautaro Viatri (202-2005) added 10 points in the effort for Lagomar. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olimpia will play against Sayago (#5) on the road in the next round. Lagomar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Verdirrojo. Top scorers: Olimpia: S.Fernandez 23+4reb+9ast, A.Thornton 15+8reb+1ast, T.Santiago 12+5reb+2ast, N.Joaquin 11+2reb, D.Nunes 10+4reb+2ast, L.Tiago 8+4reb+1ast Lagomar: D.Livingston 15+4reb+2ast, F.HALLER 13+9reb+1ast, V.Lautaro 10+4reb, A.Agustin 7+2reb+1ast, D.Tortajada 6+8reb, A.Ignacio 6+1reb+1ast Tabare - Stockolmo 84-76 There was a surprise result when Tabare (1-2) defeated at home Stockolmo (1-2) 84-76. It was a good game for point guard Martin Perdomo (178-1995) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 6 assists. American forward Joshua Wilchcombe (203-1994, college: OKWU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Wilchcombe is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) answered with 20 points and 5 assists and Argentinian power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Stockolmo. Four Stockolmo players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tabare will play against U.Atletica (#6) in Montevideo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Stockolmo will play at home against Colon (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Tabare: F.MEDINA 20+1reb+2ast, M.Perdomo 20+3reb+6ast, J.Wilchcombe 17+10reb+1ast, O.Medina 10+5reb+2ast, H.Alvarez 8+3reb+3ast, C.Xavier 5+2reb Stockolmo: F.Terra 20+4reb+5ast, J.Peralta 16+9reb+3ast, G.Agustin 11+1reb, H.Silva 10+5reb+1ast, A.Maximiliano 8+4reb+6ast, T.Martin 6+4reb |
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| Stats Leaders - LPB |
| Liga WPlay 20232 - Edson Tovar (ex Toros) joins Cafeteros - by Francisco Vega | |
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Cafeteros de Armenia (Liga Wplay) added to their roster 18-year old Venezuelan point guard Edson Tovar (180cm-2004). Tovar played this summer at Toros in Venezuelan SPB league. |
| Liga WPlay 2023 - Edson Tovar (ex Toros) joins Cafeteros - by Francisco Vega |
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Cafeteros de Armenia (Liga Wplay) added to their roster 18-year old Venezuelan point guard Edson Tovar (180cm-2004). Tovar played this summer at Toros in Venezuelan SPB league. |
| SPB Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Guaros and Gladiatores with victories - by Eurobasket News |
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Guaros - Trotamundos 73-65 Polish-American AJ Slaughter (191-1987, college: WKU) fired 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. International forward Miguel Ruiz (197-1990, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) produced 18 points and American point guard Stefan Moody (179-1993, college: Ole Miss) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Trotamundos' coach Guillermo Narvarte rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Guaros: A.Slaughter 20+4reb+4ast, M.Harris 17+2reb+1ast, M.Ruiz 12+9reb+1ast, H.Guillent 8+6reb+7ast, C.Alan 8+2reb+1ast, J.Tello-Palacios 4+12reb+2ast Trotamundos: L.Gonzalez 18+3reb+3ast, N.Colmenares 14+4reb+1ast, S.Moody 12+6reb+6ast, E.Martinez 9+5reb+1ast, E.Vargas 6+6reb+2ast, D.Smith 4+2reb+2ast Gladiadores - Piratas 102-90 Gladiadores players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Piratas' players. Worth to mention a great performance of international point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists. Senegalese-American center Malik Dime (206-1992, college: Washington) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Gladiadores players scored in double figures. American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) answered with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Piratas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Gladiadores: A.Perez 20+2reb+3ast, M.Dime 18+10reb, G.Vargas 14+5reb+14ast, M.Carrera 13+5reb, J.Adams 11+4reb+4ast, J.Romero 9+2reb+1ast Piratas: E.Williams 35+10reb, J.Suero 19+5reb+4ast, R.Mendoza 9+3reb+3ast, J.Vargas 7+1reb+1ast, Y.Sifontes 6+3reb+3ast, S.Renan 5+2reb |
| VIETNAM |
| Kentrell Barkley gets MVP of the Week award for Vietnamese VBA - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old swingman had a double-double of 42 points and eighteen rebounds, while his team beat Dragons (#7, 0-2), the league's bottom-ranked team 97-91. It allowed Saigon Heat to jump to the first place in the Vietnamese VBA. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Saigon Heat won both games without losing any. 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 76.2% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Saigon Heat and just after two games he already turned to be a very valuable addition to the team. East Carolina University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Barkley is in league's top in points (2nd best: 35.0ppg), rebounds (4th best: 17.0rpg), assists (2nd best: 8.0apg) and averages solid 78.1% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Ukrainian forward Yevgen Sakhniuk (201-F-1995) of Dragons. Sakhniuk impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 19 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Dragons lost that game 91-97 to Saigon Heat (2-0). 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. Sakhniuk is one of the most experienced players at Dragons and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Jeremy Smith (190-G-1991) of City Wings (#3). Smith showcased his all-around game by recording 28 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the last round. Despite Smith's great performance City Wings lost 77-80 to #2 ranked Warriors. But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing City Wings 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. Smith has a great season in Vietnam. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 29.0ppg (3rd best), rebounds with 9.5rpg (8th best) and assists with 5.5apg (7th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Hassan Thomas (203-F-1996) of Saigon Heat - 28 points and 6 rebounds 5. Amir Williams (211-C-1992) of City Wings - 11 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Jermaine Marrow (183-PG-1997) of Dragons - 34 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Sameen Swint (193-G-1995) of Warriors - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 8. John Fields (205-F/C-1988) of Warriors - 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Kiet Nguyen Anh (180-G-2002) of Dragons - 18 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Hung Dang Thai (185-G-1993) of Warriors - 11 points, 4 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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| VTB UNITED LEAGUE |
| Samara sign Aleksandr Gudumak - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played for the last four years at Enisey. In 28 VTB United League games he averaged 7.8ppg and 3.1rpg last season. He was also a member of Russian international program for some years. He played for Russian Senior National Team between 2015 and 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. Gudumak represented Russia at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 8 games: 7.0ppg, 4.1rpg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 50.0%. He has played previously for six other teams: Avtodor, Krasnye Krylia, BC Nizhny Novgorod, Avtodor Saratov 2nd team, Sakhalin and Vostok-65 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Gudumak won Russian U23 League championship title in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He voted toEurobasket.com All-Russian Superleague 1 Player of the Year back in 2016 and 2019. |
| Ivan Viktorov signs at Samara - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 9.8ppg, 3.6rpg, FGP: 29.7%, 3PT: 44.4%, FT: 40.0%. Viktorov has played previously for four other teams: Spartak, Khimki, BC Nizhny Novgorod and Khimki-Podmoskovye Moscow Region. Among many awards his team made it to the VTB United League Semifinals in 2015. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Russian VTB Youth League Honorable Mention back in 2017. |
| Lokomotiv keeps Akoon-Purcell for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
He is a very experienced player. Akoon-Purcell has played also professionally in Denmark (Bakken), France (Le Portel), Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv), NBA (Denver Nuggets and OKC Thunder), Turkey (Tofas), NBA G League (OKC Blue and Delaware Blue Coats), NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers) and The Basketball Tournament (Florida TNT). He won Danish League championship title in 2017 and 2018. Akoon-Purcell was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Danish Ligaen Guard of the Year back in 2017 and 2018. He graduated from Illinois State in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Akoon-Purcell played also for Eastern Oklahoma State College for 2 years. |
| WEST ASIA SUPER LEAGUE |
| Al Manama claim inaugural WASL title - by Eurobasket News |
FINALKuwait - Al-Manama 59-67Al Manama conquered the inaugural WASL title. They rallied past Kuwait in the championship game in Dubai City. Kuwait trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 20-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 59-67 at the end of the game. American swingman Sir'Dominic Pointer (198-1992, college: St.John's) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Mustafa Rashed (177-2002) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Point guard Hamad Hasan (191-1997) replied with 25 points and 6 rebounds and Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) added 21 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Kuwait. Kuwait's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Kuwait: H.Hasan 25+6reb+1ast, C.Lalanne 21+6reb+1ast, M.Georges-Hunt 8+3reb+1ast, M.Hasan 3+1reb+1ast, T.Maker 2+3reb, A.Turki 0+3reb Al-Manama: R.Mustafa 18+1reb+2ast, S.Pointer 16+8reb+3ast, H.Nawrooz 13+2reb, T.Thibodeaux 9+3reb+3ast, R.Ali 5+4reb+2ast, A.Haji 2+1reb+1ast 3-4 PlaceAl Riyadi - Astana 90-94Astana stepped onto the pedestal in Dubai City as they rallied past Al Riyadi in the consolation final. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 31-21. But Al Riyadi won second period 23-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Astana won last quarter 31-29. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovenian forward Martin Krampelj (206-1995, college: Creighton) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Astana's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. South Sudanese-Australian center Duop Reath (210-1996, college: LSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) and American guard Kevin Murphy (197-1990, college: Tenn Tech) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Four Astana and five Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Al Riyadi: D.Reath 23+13reb+3ast, H.Gyokchyan 19+2reb+1ast, K.Murphy 16+4reb+5ast, E.Kikanovic 13+6reb, A.Saoud 11+4reb+2ast, K.Zeinoun 6+3reb+3ast Astana: M.Krampelj 23+8reb+1ast, K.Anderson 17+4reb+5ast, M.Johnson 15+6reb+8ast, D.Gavrilov 11+4reb, R.Murzagaliyev 8+6reb+4ast, R.Aitkali 8+1ast |
| Sofia Wolf (ex Dep.Berazategui) joins Pozega - by Zeljko Zule | |
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ZKK Plamen Pozega (Premijer Liga) added to their roster 23-year old Argentinian point guard Sofia Wolf (166cm-2000) for new 2023-24 season. Wolf played this summer at Dep.Berazategui in Argentinian LaLiga Femenina. In three Liga Sudamericana games just recently she had only 2.0ppg and 2.0rpg. She also played 14 games in LaLiga Femenina where just recently she recorded 9.1ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.4apg. Wolf helped them to win the La Liga Apertura title. She represented Argentina at the South American Championship U17 for Women in Sucre (Bolivia) six years ago. Wolf has played previously professionally also in Uruguay (Remeros and Montevideo). |
| AUSTRALIA |
| State Leagues Latest Results and Stats - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Seventh-ranked Senators (7-6) gave a tough game to top-ranked Cougars (13-0) in Perth on Saturday. The visitors from Hamilton Hill managed to secure only two-point victory 75-73. However their fans expected much easier game. Cougars looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Danish swingman Sarah Mortensen (185-1997, college: Villanova) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 20 rebounds and 4 assists and Amelia Corasaniti who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Stacey Barr (173-1992, college: Idaho) responded with 27 points and 5 rebounds. Undefeated Cougars have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record, which they share with Sturt S. Senators at the other side dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Cougars is looking forward to face Eagles (#9) in Morley in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Senators will play on the road against Magic (#4) in Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Runaway Bay. Eleventh ranked Seahawks (7-5) saved a 1-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Salties (10-4) 110-109 in the fight for the third place. The winners were led by American guard Alexa Held (178-1999, college: DePaul) who scored that evening 48 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and Erin Riley supported her with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists (made all of her eight free throws). Even 27 points and 6 rebounds by forward Catherine MacGregor (181-2002) did not help to save the game for Salties. Seahawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Norwood F. Salties at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Logan T. and Geelong LS. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Very important is a home loss of third ranked BA CoE (12-5) against ninth ranked Nationals (8-7) on Thursday night. Host BA CoE was defeated by Nationals in a tough game in Canberra 79-84. Isabelle Bourne fired 40 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners. Isla Juffermans produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Nationals have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. BA CoE lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Nationals will meet at home Hawks (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. BA CoE will play against North Bears (#3) in Crows Nest and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: East Perth E. were destroyed by Mandurah M. on the opponent's court 95-56. Gold Coast R. unfortunately lost to Darwin S. in a home game 73-77. SC Phoenix recorded a loss to Townsville F. on the road 67-78. Rockhampton C. crushed Ipswich F. on its own court 76-56. Winless RedCity R. was beaten by Brisbane C. in a road game 71-58. SW Metro P. won against Darwin S. at home 83-75. Northside W. managed to outperform USC Rip on the opponent's court 64-60. Cairns D. managed to beat SC Phoenix in a home game 101-93. Ipswich F. crushed Mackay M. on the road 89-67. Winless RedCity R. was beaten by SW Metro P. on its own court 74-82. USC Rip lost to SD Spartans in Brisbane 64-65. Sandringham S. outscored Melbourne T. at home 88-61. Knox R. managed to beat Nunawading S. on the opponent's court 79-68. Mt Gambier defeated Diamond VE in a home game 82-75. Mandurah M. lost to undefeated Cockburn C. on the road 63-84. East Perth E. was destroyed by Warwick S. on its own court 50-109. Perth R. was outscored by Perry Lakes H. in Floreat 104-56. Lakeside L. recorded a loss to Willetton T. at home 67-82. Rockingham F. crushed Kalamunda ES on the opponent's court 83-63. Mandurah M. smashed Goldfields G. in a home game 100-66. The most impressive stats of the last round was 31 points by Katharine Tudor of Mandurah M..
BA CoE - Canberra N. 79-84 Very important is a home loss of third ranked BA CoE (12-5) against ninth ranked Nationals (8-7) on Thursday night. Host BA CoE was defeated by Nationals in a tough game in Canberra 79-84. Nationals looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Isabelle Bourne (188-2000, college: Nebraska) fired 40 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Lizzy Tonks (173, college: CSUN) chipped in 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Isla Juffermans (191-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and center Saffron Shiels (187-2006) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Nationals have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. BA CoE lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Nationals will meet at home Hawks (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. BA CoE will play against North Bears (#3) in Crows Nest and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Canberra N.: I.Bourne 40+9reb+2ast, L.Tonks 24+8reb+4ast, A.Solway 9+2reb+4ast, K.Abbie 5+5reb+4ast, B.Jasmyn 2+2reb+1ast, B.Dufelmeier 2+1reb+6ast BA CoE: J.Isla 23+10reb, C.Jayda 14+1reb+2ast, S.Lara 9+5reb, B.Monique 9+3reb+2ast, S.Saffron 9+7reb+5ast, G.Rubi 8+6reb+3ast Mandurah M. - East Perth E. 95-56 Very expected game in Mandurah where 9th ranked Eagles (5-12) were crushed by fourth ranked Magic (10-5) 95-56 on Monday. Magic forced 27 Eagles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Eagles' players. American guard Katharine Tudor (183-1998, college: Oregon St.) fired 31 points for the winners. Forward Hannah Hank (188, college: Clemson) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Maddison Allen (190-1993, college: Santa Clara) produced 4 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Canadian swingman Madison Torresin (183-1996, college: W.Chester, agency: DC Sports) added 13 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Magic maintains fourth position with 10-5 record, which they share with Sutherland S. and Perry Lakes H. Eagles lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost. Magic will meet at home Senators (#7) in the next round. Eagles will play against the league's leader Cougars and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mandurah M.: K.Tudor 31+3reb+3ast, H.Hank 18+8reb, S.Toeaina 13+3reb+2ast, C.Boag 8+6reb+2ast, R.Halleen 7+3reb+2ast, M.Sydney 5+1ast East Perth E.: M.Torresin 13+4reb, A.Sarah 10+1reb, S.Bujniak 9+4reb+1ast, T.Morrison 6+3reb+1ast, T.Roberts 5+1reb, M.Allen 4+10reb+4ast Group NBL1 NorthGold Coast R. - Darwin S. 73-77Very predictable result in Gold Coast where second ranked Salties (10-4) defeated 7th ranked Rollers (7-7) 77-73 on Friday. Forward Chelsea Brook (188-1998) fired 31 points and 6 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners. American forward Erin Bollmann (180-1994, college: SEMO) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. American guard Ariana Moorer (172-1991, college: Virginia) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and her fellow American import forward Cate Reese (188, college: Arizona) added 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Salties went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Logan T. and Geelong LS. Loser Rollers dropped to the eleventh place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Darwin S.: C.Brook 31+6reb+1ast, E.Bollmann 13+7reb+8ast, C.MacGregor 9+4reb+1ast, R.Porter 8+2reb+5ast, S.Rees 8+3reb+2ast, S.Johnston 4+1ast Gold Coast R.: A.Moorer 24+11reb+8ast, C.Reese 21+6reb+2ast, R.Evans 12+1reb+1ast, J.Hooper 9+7reb+1ast, C.Drennan 5+2reb+3ast, B.Moyes 2+2reb Townsville F. - SC Phoenix 78-67 Not a big story in a game in Townsville where 15th ranked Sunshine CP (1-12) was defeated by eleventh ranked Flames (8-7) 78-67 on Friday. Flames had a 38-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Alexandra Fowler (188-2001, college: Portland) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Kate Gaze (173-1990, college: St.Mary's, CA) chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. Five Flames players scored in double figures. American forward Alex Wittinger (185-1997, college: Illinois) produced 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Maltese swingman Nicola Handreck (175-1995) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flames have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Sunshine CP lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Perth R. and C.Districts L.. Flames will meet at home Meteorettes (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Sunshine CP will play against Rip City (#13) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Townsville F.: K.Gaze 21+9reb+2ast, S.Reid 15+6reb+6ast, A.Fowler 14+16reb+5ast, B.Indiah 11+4reb+2ast, M.Carey 10+4reb+3ast, B.Shaylee 4+2reb SC Phoenix: H.Nicola 17+5reb, A.Wittinger 15+7reb+4ast, A.Browne 9+6reb, C.Chloe 7+1reb, J.Carden-David 7+7reb+1ast, K.Macleod 5+3reb+8ast Rockhampton C. - Ipswich F. 76-56 Everything went according to plan in Rockhampton where sixth ranked Cyclones (9-5) outscored 12th ranked Force (4-10) 76-56 on Friday. Cyclones dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Force's 32. Cyclones forced 20 Force turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American center Samantha Bowman (188, college: CWU) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. The other American import guard Lauren Heard (175-1999, college: TCU) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Naturalized British forward Grace George (191-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and American power forward Maria Blazejewski (185-1991, college: LSSU) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cyclones have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Force keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost. Cyclones will meet Brisbane Spartans (#5) on the road in the next round. Force will play against Dolphins (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Rockhampton C.: S.Bowman 25+19reb+3ast, L.Heard 19+6reb+9ast, L.McSpadden 15+13reb+2ast, J.Lorraway 8+1reb+1ast, E.Loader 7+6reb+7ast, T.Wakelin-Gray 2+1reb+2ast Ipswich F.: M.Blazejewski 15+8reb+2ast, R.Georgia 14+1reb+1ast, G.George 11+12reb+4ast, J.Howe 8+5reb, A.Gorrell 4+4reb+5ast, N.Gabrielle 2+1ast Brisbane C. - RedCity R. 71-58 There was no surprise in Brisbane where bottom-ranked Roar (0-14) was defeated by fifth ranked Capitals (8-5) 71-58 on Saturday. Capitals outrebounded Roar 48-37 including 33 on the defensive glass. American forward Mia Loyd (181-1994, college: N.Dakota) fired 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Stephanie Collins (196-1995, college: SMU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Guard Lilly Rotunno (170-2004) produced 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Angela Beadle (190-1993, college: SHSU) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Roar players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Capitals have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Capitals went down to eighth position due to points difference. Loser Roar still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Capitals will meet at home higher ranked Cyclones (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Roar will play against Dolphins (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Brisbane C.: M.Loyd 26+9reb+5ast, S.Collins 10+13reb+4ast, C.Middap 9+3reb+9ast, A.Cameron 8+8reb, F.Hilary 7+11reb+1ast, T.King-Paul 3+2reb RedCity R.: D.Cosby 16+2reb+1ast, C.Jaylen 12+3reb, R.Lilly 12+9reb+4ast, A.Beadle 10+9reb+2ast, C.Maia 5+1ast, M.Skye 2+3reb SW Metro P. - Darwin S. 83-75 There was a small surprise in Runcorn where second ranked Pirates (11-4) won against their close opponent Salties (10-4) 83-75 on Saturday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Pirates made 28-of-35 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international point guard Maddison Rocci (169-1998, agency: ONE Sports and Entertainment) fired 25 points and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Hannah Young (188-1993, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 24 points. Forward Chelsea Brook (188-1998) produced 18 points and 9 rebounds and center Skye Rees (190-1989, college: Arkansas) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Salties players scored in double figures. Pirates maintains second position with 11-4 record having four points less than leader Wyndham D., which they share with Frankston B. and Mt Gambier. Loser Salties dropped to the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Logan T. and Geelong LS. Pirates will meet at home league's leader Wizards in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Salties will have a break next round. Top scorers: SW Metro P.: M.Rocci 25+4reb+7ast, H.Young 24+4reb+1ast, T.Lulu 16+5reb+4ast, L.Scott 8+12reb+7ast, F.Alana 6+5reb+2ast, K.Page 2 Darwin S.: C.Brook 18+9reb+2ast, C.MacGregor 15+3reb+2ast, S.Rees 13+6reb+1ast, T.Nisbet 12+7reb+1ast, S.Johnston 7+8reb+3ast, B.Jessica 5+1reb USC Rip - Northside W. 60-64 Very expected game in Sippy Downs where 13th ranked Rip City (3-10) was defeated by first ranked Wizards (13-1) 64-60 on Saturday. Wizards outrebounded Rip City 44-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. Swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) fired 30 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Amanda Johnson chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds. American guard NDea Flye (173-1998, college: Rocky Mountain) produced 18 points and 7 steals and swingman Stephanie Bairstow (188-1994, college: Utah St.) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Wizards maintains first position with 13-1 record. Rip City lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Hume City B.. Wizards will meet league's second-placed Pirates in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rip City will play against Sunshine CP (#15) in Cotton Tree and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Northside W.: C.Woods 30+7reb+2ast, J.Amanda 14+17reb+1ast, D.Lil 7+5reb+3ast, R.Haynes 7+6reb, K.McDermott 2+2reb, G.Dale 2+2reb+1ast USC Rip: N.Flye 18+4reb+2ast, S.Bairstow 15+6reb+2ast, M.Mullings 9+4reb+1ast, L.Ups 8+3reb+1ast, M.Campbell 4+2reb+1ast, C.Smith 3+7reb+3ast Cairns D. - SC Phoenix 101-93 Very predictable result in Cairns where eighth ranked Dolphins (9-6) defeated 15th ranked Sunshine CP (1-12) 101-93 on Saturday. Dolphins made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Leichan Williams fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Shaneice Swain (175-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Alex Wittinger (185-1997, college: Illinois) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and the former international Kathleen Macleod (167-1986) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dolphins moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Maitland M. Sunshine CP lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Perth R. and C.Districts L.. Dolphins will meet Force (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Sunshine CP will play against Rip City and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Cairns D.: L.Williams 26+11reb+1ast, T.Mole 26+5reb+3ast, S.Shaneice 18+12reb+4ast, J.Coleman 16+12reb+6ast, B.Teyahna 6+1reb+2ast, M.Donkin 4+4reb+5ast SC Phoenix: A.Wittinger 24+15reb+1ast, A.Browne 20+5reb+1ast, K.Macleod 18+5reb+14ast, H.Nicola 13+1reb, A.Frampton 8+4reb+1ast, J.Carden-David 5+2reb+1ast Mackay M. - Ipswich F. 67-89 Not a big story in a game in Mackay where 14th ranked Meteorettes (2-12) were rolled over by twelfth ranked Force (4-10) 89-67 on Saturday. Force made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Meteorettes turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. Power forward Maria Blazejewski (185-1991, college: LSSU) fired 30 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Alison Gorrell (178-1993, college: FAU) chipped in 25 points and 5 steals. Guard Davida Dale (180-1997, college: URI) produced 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 9 steals and center Brittany Reeves (196, college: Mercer) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Meteorettes' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Force maintains twelfth position with 4-10 record. Meteorettes lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 12 games lost. Force will meet at home higher ranked Dolphins (#7) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Meteorettes will play against Flames (#9) in Townsville and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ipswich F.: M.Blazejewski 30+5reb+1ast, A.Gorrell 25+2reb+3ast, G.George 12+13reb+2ast, R.Georgia 8+5reb+4ast, J.Howe 7+4reb+5ast, M.Essex 4+6reb+3ast Mackay M.: D.Dale 21+7reb+8ast, B.Reeves 12+10reb, E.Collins 8+4reb, B.Denesha 7+6reb+2ast, H.Phoebe 6+3reb+1ast, B.Charli 5+3reb NGC Seahawks - Darwin S. 110-109 Important game to mention about took place in Runaway Bay. Eleventh ranked Seahawks (7-5) saved a 1-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Salties (10-4) 110-109 in the fight for the third place. Seahawks made 27-of-35 charity shots (77.1 percent) during the game. Seahawks outrebounded Salties 49-32 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Salties were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American guard Alexa Held (178-1999, college: DePaul) who scored that evening 48 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and the other American import power forward Erin Riley (180, college: Keiser) supported her with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists (made all of her eight free throws). Even 27 points and 6 rebounds by forward Catherine MacGregor (181-2002) did not help to save the game for Salties. Forward Chelsea Brook (188-1998) added 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Five Salties players scored in double figures. Seahawks have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Norwood F. Salties at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Logan T. and Geelong LS. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: NGC Seahawks: A.Held 48+9reb+3ast, E.Riley 30+12reb+8ast, E.Gandini 10+7reb+5ast, B.Kennedy-Hopoate 8+9reb+2ast, R.Carly 6+6reb+1ast, C.Reece 4+4reb+1ast Darwin S.: C.MacGregor 27+6reb+2ast, R.Porter 23+3reb+6ast, C.Brook 17+9reb+6ast, S.Rees 14+3reb+3ast, T.Nisbet 13+7reb+1ast, S.Johnston 10+2reb+3ast RedCity R. - SW Metro P. 74-82 Everything went according to plan in Brisbane where second ranked Pirates (11-4) beat bottom-ranked Roar (0-14) 82-74 on Sunday. Pirates shot 21 for 33 from the free-throw line, while Roar only scored five points from the stripe. Pirates forced 24 Roar turnovers. Swingman Lulu Twidale (174-2005) fired 33 points (!!!) for the winners. The former international point guard Maddison Rocci (169-1998, agency: ONE Sports and Entertainment) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. American guard Donica Cosby (172-1988, college: Okla City) produced 18 points and 4 assists and Jaylen Cooper added 16 points respectively for lost side. Four Roar players scored in double figures. Roar's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pirates maintains second position with 11-4 record having four points less than leader Wyndham D., which they share with Frankston B. and Mt Gambier. Loser Roar still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Pirates will meet at home league's leader Wizards in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Roar will play against Dolphins (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: SW Metro P.: T.Lulu 33+1reb+2ast, M.Rocci 21+6reb+6ast, F.Alana 10+4reb, H.Young 6+8reb+1ast, L.Scott 5+6reb+4ast, T.Mahoney 5+2reb RedCity R.: D.Cosby 18+4reb+4ast, C.Jaylen 16+3reb+2ast, R.Lilly 11+4reb+4ast, A.Beadle 11+5reb+2ast, P.Shorna 7+7reb, A.Myka-Jean 7+5reb+3ast SD Spartans - USC Rip 65-64 There was no surprise when 13th ranked Rip City (3-10) was edged on the road by seventh ranked Brisbane Spartans (9-5) 65-64 on Sunday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guard Jessica McDowell-White (168-2000, college: USF) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Swedish forward Elin Gustavsson (190-1993, college: Colorado St.) chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Brisbane Spartans' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard NDea Flye (173-1998, college: Rocky Mountain) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Stephanie Bairstow (188-1994, college: Utah St.) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Brisbane Spartans have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Rip City lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Hume City B.. Brisbane Spartans will meet at home Cyclones (#6) in the next round. Rip City will play against Sunshine CP in Cotton Tree and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SD Spartans: J.McDowell-White 19+11reb+4ast, D.Alice 13+3reb+1ast, E.Gustavsson 9+7reb+5ast, M.Hayley 7+4reb+1ast, N.Taylor 6+5reb+1ast, H.Smith 4 USC Rip: S.Bairstow 20+4reb+1ast, N.Flye 17+13reb+3ast, M.Mullings 13+10reb+1ast, L.Ups 9+1reb, C.Smith 4+6reb, Y.Miller 1+5reb Group NBL1 SouthSandringham S. - Melbourne T. 88-61No shocking result in a game in Cheltenham where eleventh ranked Sabres (8-8) outleveled 16th ranked Tigers (4-11) 88-61 on Thursday. Sabres dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 46. They outrebounded Tigers 45-26 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Georgia Pineau (185-1997, college: Boston Coll.) fired 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. Naturalized Turkish guard Funda Nakkasoglu (173-1995, college: Florida) chipped in 20 points. Five Sabres players scored in double figures. Forward Hannah Giddey (188, college: ORU) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Samantha Simons (188-2000, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 12 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sabres have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Diamond VE. Tigers lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Keilor T. and Penrith P.. Sabres will meet Cavaliers (#19) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigers will play against Hawks (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sandringham S.: F.Nakkasoglu 20+1reb+3ast, G.Pineau 16+4reb+5ast, B.Smart 12+5reb+4ast, K.Wischer 11+9reb, C.Ford 10+9reb+1ast, W.Hannah 9+5reb+4ast Melbourne T.: H.Giddey 12+10reb+2ast, S.Simons 12+3ast, C.Lily 10+5reb, A.Francis 9+2reb+1ast, H.Tylah 9, J.Odom 6 Nunawading S. - Knox R. 68-79 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Spectres' (7-8) home loss to eighth ranked Knox Raiders (9-7) 68-79 on Friday. Knox Raiders had a 17-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Alicia Froling (190-1996, college: SMU) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Kiera Rowe (183-1999) chipped in 20 points. The former international guard Rachel Antoniadou (175-1996, college: FSU) produced 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international swingman Alice Kunek (185-1991, agency: LBM Management) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Knox Raiders moved-up to seventh place. Loser Spectres dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Bankstown B.. Knox Raiders will meet at home Thunder (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Spectres will play against Lady Cobras (#14) in Kilsyth and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Knox R.: A.Froling 24+12reb+2ast, K.Rowe 20+4reb+1ast, R.Quirk 11+5reb+6ast, E.Hesseldal 7+11reb+5ast, B.Aneta 6+2reb+4ast, E.Fisher 5+1reb Nunawading S.: R.Antoniadou 24+5reb+6ast, D.Brookshire 13+6reb+1ast, A.Kunek 12+5reb+4ast, R.Brewster 9+3reb+1ast, C.Mihalko 4+1reb+1ast, W.Tayha 4+2reb Mt Gambier - Diamond VE 82-75 Very predictable result in Mt Gambier where fifth ranked Mount Gambier Pioneers (11-4) defeated 11th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (8-8) 82-75 on Friday. Mount Gambier Pioneers outrebounded Diamond Valley Eagles 43-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. Guard Miela Goodchild (178-2000, college: Duke) fired 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Haliegh Reinoehl (188-1998, college: Akron) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Mount Gambier Pioneers players scored in double figures. American forward Allison Day (185, college: BGSU) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Kara Tessari (174-1999) added 19 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Diamond Valley Eagles' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mount Gambier Pioneers moved-up to second place, which they share with Frankston B. and SW Metro P. Diamond Valley Eagles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with Sandringham S.. Mount Gambier Pioneers will meet Ballarat Miners (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Diamond Valley Eagles will play against Cavaliers (#19) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mt Gambier: M.Goodchild 24+6reb+1ast, I.Brancatisano 14+6reb+2ast, C.Brown 14+4reb, H.Reinoehl 13+9reb+4ast, S.Calleia 9+8reb+9ast, R.Imogen 4+6reb Diamond VE: K.Tessari 19+3reb+5ast, B.Sophie 18+4reb, A.Day 18+5reb+5ast, J.Rintala 8+9reb+2ast, J.Compton 7+2reb+2ast, M.Andriuolo 3+4reb Group NBL1 WestCockburn C. - Mandurah M. 84-63Not a big story in a game in Hamilton Hill where 4th ranked Magic (10-5) was rolled over by top-ranked Cougars (13-0) 84-63 on Friday. Cougars forced 20 Magic turnovers. Danish swingman Sarah Mortensen (185-1997, college: Villanova) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jewel Williams (168-2001) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Cougars' coach Tyrone Thwaites felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Hannah Hank (188, college: Clemson) produced 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and American guard Katharine Tudor (183-1998, college: Oregon St.) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Cougars have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record, which they share with Sturt S. Loser Magic keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Sutherland S. and Perry Lakes H.. Cougars will meet Eagles (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Magic will play against Senators (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Cockburn C.: S.Mortensen 31+11reb+2ast, J.Williams 21+2reb+4ast, J.Edwards 9+4reb+1ast, P.Brossmann 7+8reb+2ast, P.Kinley 7+4reb, S.Gorman 3+5reb+4ast Mandurah M.: S.Toeaina 17+4reb, H.Hank 15+9reb+4ast, K.Tudor 12+7reb+2ast, C.Boag 9+8reb, S.Richards 5+1reb+3ast, T.Gabriella 3+4ast East Perth E. - Warwick S. 50-109 Everything went according to plan in Morley where seventh ranked Senators (7-6) outscored 9th ranked Eagles (5-12) 109-50 on Friday. Senators dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 28. Senators forced 20 Eagles turnovers and outrebounded them 46-29 including a 36-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Eagles' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Senators made 7 blocks. American forward Karly Murphy (185-1998, college: Colorado St.) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals for the winners. The former international power forward Natalie Burton (194-1989, college: WVU) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!). Polish point guard Sylwia Bujniak (170-1996, agency: DC Sports) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Sarah Allen added 10 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Senators moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Eagles lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. Senators will meet Magic (#4) in the next round. Eagles will play against the league's leader Cougars (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Warwick S.: N.Burton 24+6reb+2ast, K.Murphy 21+14reb+8ast, S.Barr 18+7reb+3ast, W.Kyana 11+1ast, M.Clinch-Hoycard 9+8reb+2ast, F.Chloe 8+1reb+3ast East Perth E.: S.Bujniak 16+8reb+5ast, A.Sarah 10+3reb+1ast, T.Morrison 8+2reb+2ast, P.Jordi 5+1reb, T.Roberts 3+3reb+2ast, B.Alyssa 2+2reb Perry Lakes H. - Perth R. 104-56 There was no surprise in Floreat where 12th ranked Redbacks (1-12) were outplayed by sixth ranked Hawks (10-5) 104-56 on Friday. Hawks dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Redbacks' 32. Hawks forced 25 Redbacks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Redbacks' players. Forward Emma Clarke (186-2000, college: Colorado) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Power forward Ashleigh Isenbarger (188-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 blocks (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Dajah Daniel produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Shenae Hartree (184-2003) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hawks moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sutherland S. and Mandurah M. Redbacks lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with C.Districts L. and SC Phoenix. Hawks will meet Slammers (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Redbacks will play against Suns and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Perry Lakes H.: E.Clarke 28+10reb+6ast, A.Samantha 20+2reb, A.Isenbarger 17+9reb+11ast, M.Satie 12+7reb+3ast, M.Dennis 9+3reb+3ast, M.Millicent 6+4reb+1ast Perth R.: D.Dajah 20+7reb, B.Malone 11+6reb, H.Shenae 10+11reb+1ast, M.Pirini 5+3reb+5ast, C.Erin 3+2reb+1ast, R.Motroni 3+2reb+2ast Warwick S. - Cockburn C. 73-75 Seventh-ranked Senators (7-6) gave a tough game to top-ranked Cougars (13-0) in Perth on Saturday. The visitors from Hamilton Hill managed to secure only two-point victory 75-73. However their fans expected much easier game. Cougars looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Danish swingman Sarah Mortensen (185-1997, college: Villanova) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 20 rebounds and 4 assists and Amelia Corasaniti who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Stacey Barr (173-1992, college: Idaho) responded with 27 points and 5 rebounds and guard Chloe Forster (176-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Cougars have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record, which they share with Sturt S. Senators at the other side dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Cougars is looking forward to face Eagles (#9) in Morley in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Senators will play on the road against Magic (#4) in Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cockburn C.: S.Mortensen 33+20reb+4ast, C.Amelia 11+7reb, S.Gorman 9+3reb+5ast, J.Edwards 8+7reb+2ast, P.Brossmann 6+3reb+1ast, J.Williams 5+4reb+5ast Warwick S.: S.Barr 27+5reb+1ast, F.Chloe 18+10reb+2ast, K.Murphy 7+8reb+1ast, N.Burton 7+9reb+3ast, M.Clinch-Hoycard 6+13reb+7ast, R.Alaska 5 Lakeside L. - Willetton T. 67-82 No shocking result in a game in Bullcreek where third ranked Tigers (12-3) won against 8th ranked Lightning (6-9) 82-67 on Saturday. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international swingman Alexandra Sharp (182-1997, college: Wake Forest) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Bosnian Melisa Brcaninovic (193-1999) chipped in 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Laci Hawthorne (183-1999, college: Utah St.) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and guard Caitlyn Jones (175-2001, college: Idaho) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tigers have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Norths B. and Waverley F. Loser Lightning dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Pakenham W.. Tigers will meet at home Slammers (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Lightning will play against Giants (#11) in Kalgoorlie and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Willetton T.: M.Brcaninovic 24+8reb+5ast, A.Sharp 23+16reb+5ast, D.Kelley 21+8reb+3ast, A.Jacobs 5+3reb+4ast, J.Jakens 4+3reb+1ast, W.Kiara 2+2reb+1ast Lakeside L.: C.Jones 16+7reb+4ast, L.Hawthorne 14+11reb+2ast, R.Benn 12+2ast, G.Jade 8+6reb+2ast, K.Smith 8+9reb+2ast, W.Molly 5+2reb Kalamunda ES - Rockingham F. 63-83 Very expected game in Kalamunda where 10th ranked Suns (4-9) were crushed by fifth ranked Flames (9-5) 83-63 on Saturday. Flames dominated down low during the game scoring 38 of its points in the paint compared to Suns' 16. Flames forced 19 Suns turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Guard Tayah Burrows (179-2001) fired a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. American forward Mehryn Kraker (183-1994, college: Green Bay) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists. Four Flames players scored in double figures. American guard Natalie Chou (185-1997, college: UCLA) produced 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Eryn Fisher (183, college: UMBC) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flames moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Suns lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. They share it with Woodville W.. Flames will meet league's second-placed Wanneroo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Suns will play against Redbacks (#12) in Northbridge and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Rockingham F.: M.Kraker 18+3reb+8ast, L.Koop 17+7reb, C.Samuels 13+4reb+2ast, T.Burrows 11+10reb+10ast, C.Boag 7+8reb+2ast, T.Evans 6+6reb Kalamunda ES: N.Chou 14+8reb+5ast, T.Ella 11+7reb+1ast, E.Fisher 10+11reb+3ast, G.Jemma 9+2reb+3ast, F.Aisha 9+4reb, S.Roscoe 7+3reb+1ast Mandurah M. - Goldfields G. 100-66 Very predictable result in Mandurah where fourth ranked Magic (10-5) smashed 11th ranked Giants (3-11) 100-66 on Sunday. Magic made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Giants turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Giants' players. American guard Katharine Tudor (183-1998, college: Oregon St.) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American-American Samoan power forward Sarah Toeaina (185-1996, college: Hawaii) chipped in 26 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Four Magic players scored in double figures. The former international forward Darcee Garbin (188-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and forward Regan Turnour-McCarty (186-1997) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Magic maintains fourth position with 10-5 record, which they share with Sutherland S. and Perry Lakes H. Giants lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Camberwell and Sunbury J.. Magic will meet at home Senators (#7) in the next round. Giants will play against Lightning and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mandurah M.: K.Tudor 29+10reb+4ast, S.Toeaina 26+3reb+3ast, H.Hank 13+11reb+4ast, C.Mihovilovich 11+8reb+6ast, M.Sydney 7+4reb+4ast, L.Grace 5+3ast Goldfields G.: D.Garbin 20+12reb+3ast, R.Turnour-McCarty 17+6reb, A.Sidebottom 10+2reb+1ast, H.Kiriana 8+5reb+4ast, B.Aimee 6+4reb+1ast, T.Bourne 5+2reb+1ast |
| BRAZIL |
| Vanessa Goncalves claims Brazilian LBF Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||
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International Forward Vanessa Goncalves (185-F-1994) had a great game in the last round for Santo Andre and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 14. The 28-year old forward had a double-double of 23 points and twelve rebounds, while her team edged out Vera Cruz (8-6) 75-74. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Santo Andre maintains the 4th position in Brazilian LBF. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Santo Andre will need more victories to improve their 8-6 record. In the team's last game Goncalves had a remarkable 72.7% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Santo Andre, through which she has constantly improved. Goncalves has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (5th best: 15.3ppg) and rebounds (4th best: 10.3rpg). The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young international power forward Aline Moura (185-F/C-1997) of league's best team Sesi/Arara.. Moura impressed basketball fans with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course Sesi/Arara. cruised to a 68-61 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked LSB (#8, 3-11). Of course Sesi/Arara. still keep the league's top spot. Her team belongs to top of the standings with 13-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Moura is one of the most experienced players at Sesi/Arara. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.9ppg (#3). She also registered 9.7 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was international guard Joice Rodrigues (174-PG-1986) of Ituano (#7). Rodrigues scored 24 points and passed eight assists. Despite Rodrigues' great performance Ituano lost 70-71 to slightly higher-ranked Blumenau (#5, 6-8). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. Ituano can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 3-11 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Rodrigues has individually a great season in Brazil. After 13 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 10.3ppg (9th best) and assists with 6.7apg (best passer). Other top performing players last week: 4. Monique Pereira (190-C-1996) of Ituano - 13 points and 15 rebounds 5. Carina Martins (175-G/F-1992) of Vera Cruz - 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Silvia Rocha (183-C-1982) of Blumenau - 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Patty Teixeira (175-G/F-1990) of Sampaio - 21 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Thayna Silva (180-F-1996) of LSB - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Lays Silva (167-PG-1998) of Santo Andre - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Leticia Lisboa (183-PF-1993) of Blumenau - 15 points, 13 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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| CROATIA |
| Teddy Delac named head coach of FSV Rijeka - by Zeljko Zule |
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Teddy Delac has been confirmed as the new coach of Flumen Sancti Viiti Rijeka, replacing Igor Prtoric . This will be his first job in women's basketball. Delac starting his coaching career with Kastav. He served as an assistant coach of Kvarner 2010 from 2013 to 2018. For the next two seasons, he coached Slovenian 2SKL side Mesarija Prunk Sezana and finished both seasons as regular season runner-up. In the last two seasons, he led Slovenian 3SKL side Ajdovscina. Delac was ad assistant coach of the Croatian National Team at the U20 European Championship in 2019 plus an assistant coach of the Slovenian National Team at the U18 European Championship in 2022. |
| Sofia Wolf (ex Dep.Berazategui) joins Pozega - by Zeljko Zule | |
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ZKK Plamen Pozega (Premijer Liga) added to their roster 23-year old Argentinian point guard Sofia Wolf (166cm-2000) for new 2023-24 season. Wolf played this summer at Dep.Berazategui in Argentinian LaLiga Femenina. In three Liga Sudamericana games just recently she had only 2.0ppg and 2.0rpg. She also played 14 games in LaLiga Femenina where just recently she recorded 9.1ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.4apg. Wolf helped them to win the La Liga Apertura title. She represented Argentina at the South American Championship U17 for Women in Sucre (Bolivia) six years ago. Wolf has played previously professionally also in Uruguay (Remeros and Montevideo). |
| DENMARK |
| Japan bounces past Denmark in Women's Asia Cup warm-up - by Eurobasket News |
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Japan eased to an 87-63 win over Denmark in an international women's basketball friendly on Saturday. Stephanie Mawuli (182-C-1998), Mai Yamamoto (163-PG-1999) and Saki Hayashi (173-G-1995) led the scoring with 18 points apiece for world No. 9 Japan in the second game of the three-game series at Takasaki Arena in Gunma Prefecture. The Olympic silver medalists ran away with a 101-39 victory over No. 52 Denmark in Friday's opening game. Japan is using the series to tune up for the FIBA Women's Asia Cup opening June 26 in Sydney, where head coach Toru Onzuka's squad will aim for its fifth straight title. Courtesy of: mainichi.jp |
| EL SALVADOR |
| Salvadorean Liga Superior round 1 best performance: Valeria Castro - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Shooting guard Valeria Castro (170-SG-2001) had an amazing evening in the last round for top-ranked Panteras, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 1. The 21-year old player was the main contributor (19 points, two rebounds and five assists) to her team's victory, helping them to outclass, the league's bottom-ranked team Thunder (#7, 0-1) with 77-point margin 109-32. It allowed Panteras to take over top position in the Salvadorean Liga Superior. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Panteras 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 Castro had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. She just recently signed at Panteras and it was her first game, where she immediately became new team's leader. Valeria Castro has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (4th best: 19.0ppg), assists (4th best: 5.0apg) and averages impressive 5.0spg and 66.7% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was Katherine Romero of Santa Emilia. Romero had a very good evening with a double-double of 25 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Santa Emilia lost that game 61-77 to Teclenas (1-1). The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Romero is one of the most experienced players at Santa Emilia and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 25.0ppg (#2). She also registered 17.0 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was another Panteras' star - guard Heimy Lopez (167-G-2004). Lopez scored 27 points. She was another key player of Panteras, helping her team with a 109-32 easy win against Thunder (#7, 0-1). Panteras 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. Lopez also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for Lopez as she played only first game. But it already looks like she can be another team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. Kryssia Urias (185-C-1994) of Teclenas - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Abigail Abarca) of Panteras - 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Nancy Morales) of Panteras - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Fatima Barrera (163-PG-2002) of Sivar - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Leyla Miranda (168-F-1999) of Teclenas - 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Olga Trujillo (186-C-1989) of Panteras - 9 points and 11 rebounds 10. Alejandra Ayala (174-PG-1993) of Teclenas - 20 points and 6 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| ICELAND |
| Keflavik keeps Audunsdottir for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
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Keflavik (Subway League) re-signed 20-year old 176cm forward Anna Audunsdottir for upcoming season. Audunsdottir played there last season. But in 10 Subway League games she averaged just 0.7ppg. She helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. Audunsdottir has played previously for Snaefell. |
| Olsen is back at Keflavik - by Eurobasket News | |
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Keflavik (Subway League) added to their roster 19-year old guard Asthildur Olsen (170cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. It is actually her comeback to Keflavik as she has played here before. Olsen played last season at Snaefell in Icelandic D1 league. In only one game she recorded 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. She also played for Keflavik that season. But in 5 Subway League games she had just 1.8ppg. |
| Keflavik keeps Snorradottir for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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Keflavik (Subway League) re-signed 16-year old 176cm forward Erna Snorradottir for new season. Snorradottir played there last season. In two Subway League games she averaged just 2.5ppg and 1.5rpg. She represented Iceland at the FIBA U16 Women's European Championship Division B in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 11.3ppg, 3.0rpg, FGP: 37.5%, 3PT: 38.3%, FT: 63.6%. |
| JAPAN |
| Japan bounces past Denmark in Women's Asia Cup warm-up - by Eurobasket News |
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Japan eased to an 87-63 win over Denmark in an international women's basketball friendly on Saturday. Stephanie Mawuli (182-C-1998), Mai Yamamoto (163-PG-1999) and Saki Hayashi (173-G-1995) led the scoring with 18 points apiece for world No. 9 Japan in the second game of the three-game series at Takasaki Arena in Gunma Prefecture. The Olympic silver medalists ran away with a 101-39 victory over No. 52 Denmark in Friday's opening game. Japan is using the series to tune up for the FIBA Women's Asia Cup opening June 26 in Sydney, where head coach Toru Onzuka's squad will aim for its fifth straight title. Courtesy of: mainichi.jp |
| LIGA SUDAMERICANA |
| Latinbasket.com All-Liga Sudamericana Awards 2023 - by Igor Obradovic | |||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Jenifer Munoz (170-F-1991) of IndeportesBest Player: Jenifer Munoz (170-F-1991) of IndeportesBest Guard:  Macarena D'urso (169-PG-1991) of AguadaBest Forward: Jenifer Munoz (170-F-1991) of IndeportesBest Center: Stephanie Madden (186-C/F-1988) of AguadaBest Coach: Luis Cuenca of Indeportes
1st Team Macarena D'urso (169-PG-1991) of Aguada Manuela Rios (165-G-1997) of Indeportes Eshaya Murphy (181-G/F-1985) of Bucaros Jenifer Munoz (170-F-1991) of Indeportes Stephanie Madden (186-C/F-1988) of Aguada |
| SERBIA |
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| URUGUAY |
| Karina Acosta gets MVP of the Week award for Uruguayan Liga Femenina (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 36-year old forward had a double-double of 37 points and eleven rebounds, while her team lost the game against Remeros (#8, 2-8) 54-76. Juventud maintains the 10th position in Uruguayan Liga Femenina. They are still not able to win a single game in the league yet. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. Juventud have already lost 9 games and recorded no victories. Acosta just recently signed at Juventud, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Acosta has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (2nd best: 18.8ppg), rebounds (6th best: 8.9rpg) and averages solid 1.6bpg and 5.3spg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Paraguayan forward Paloma Niz (175-F-1999) of second-ranked D.Sporting. Niz impressed basketball fans with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as D.Sporting lost that game 48-64 to the lower-ranked Yale (#6, 4-5). D.Sporting managed to keep the same second spot in the standings. It was just her team's 2nd loss this season, while they won 8 other games. Niz is one of the most experienced players at D.Sporting and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 13.3ppg (#9). Her other stats are also decent: 5.6rpg and 3.3apg. The third best performed player last round was Sofia Herrera (179-SG-2005) of Aguada (#3). Herrera scored 11 points and grabbed twenty rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Aguada, leading her team to a 59-47 win against #4 ranked Hebraica in a game of the week. Aguada needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 7 victories and 2 lost games. Herrera has a very solid season. In 8 games in Uruguay she scored 9.5ppg. She also has 7.5rpg, 2.1spg and FGP: 51.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Agustina Bazan (174-SF-2003) of Yale - 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Gabriela Piriz (158-PG-1988) of Urunday - 24 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Julieta Sienra (161-PG-2003) of Yale - 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Florencia Somma (175-PF-1988) of Malvin - 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Sabrina Molina (179-PF-1998) of 25 de Agosto - 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Lucia Schiavo (174-F-1998) of Aguada - 6 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Leticia Menendez (164-PG-1995) of Lagomar - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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