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| Libobasquet - Saracho adds Coronado to their roster - by Francisco Vega | |
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Club-Deportivo-y-Cultural-Saracho (Libobasquet) added to their roster experienced 34-year old Chilean-Argentinian power forward Jorge Coronado (197cm-1989) for new 2023 season. Coronado is the second import player in the roster as Cuban Daniel Simon signed here earlier. He just played at Aleman in Chilean LNB 2. He missed last three seasons and had longer break from professional basketball. He has played also professionally for other Chilean teams like Castro and Las Animas. Coronado won Chilean Liga Nacional championship title in 2018. |
| Argentinian LDD round 39 best performance: Enmanuel Labata (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Dominican Rep. Power forward Enmanuel Labata (PF) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Instituto, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 39. The player had a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds, while his team edged out Penarol (#6, 17-9) 65-64. Instituto maintains the 2nd position in Argentinian LDD. They are still close to the very top. Instituto would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 22-3 record. In the team's last game Labata had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range. It was one of impressive evenings for him as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Enmanuel Labata averages this season 10.4ppg and 5.0rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young Santino Romegialli (204-F-2003) of Boca Jrs.. Romegialli had a very good evening with a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds. Of course Boca Jrs. cruised to a 73-64 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked Atenas (#13, 13-18). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Boca Jrs. keeps 11th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 13-14 record. Romegialli is well-known at Boca Jrs. and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. Third on the list of top players last round was guard Matias Pikaluk (185-G-2006) of La Union (#12). Pikaluk got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. He went also for five rebounds . Despite Pikaluk's great performance La Union lost 76-94 to the higher-ranked Quimsa (#9, 16-12). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of La Union ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 15 games, recording just thirteen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Pikaluk could help La Union to bring them higher in the standings. Pikaluk has a very solid season. In 18 games in Argentina he scored 11.7ppg. He also has FGP: 70.0% and 3PT: 40.2%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Facundo Tolosa (190-G-2002) of Penarol - 25 points and 6 rebounds 5. Alejo Azpilicueta (201-F-2002) of Obera - 23 points and 4 rebounds 6. Marcos Chacon (194-F/G-2003) of Gimnasia - 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Marco Espindola (181-PG-2006) of Atenas - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Joseph Caicedo (196-F-2004) of Quimsa - 20 points and 4 rebounds 9. Valentino Finetti) of Obras - 13 points and 10 rebounds 10. Facundo Campos (2005) of Quimsa - 17 points and 9 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| La Liga Round 36: No surprise as #1 Instituto defeat Penarol - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. La Liga top team - Instituto (23-5) managed to deliver another win on Thursday. This time they beat eighth ranked Penarol (17-11) in Mar del Plata 83-69. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) who added 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Cristian Cardo (198-1999) with 8 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Instituto have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Despite that victory Instituto went down to second position due to points difference. Penarol at the other side keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Instituto are looking forward to face Argentino (#16) in Junin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Penarol will play on the road against the league's leader Obera (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Twentieth-ranked Atenas (2-28) gave a tough game to fifteenth ranked Ferro (13-17) in Buenos Aires. Ferro managed to secure only one-point victory 88-87. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by swingman Valentin Bettiga (189-1999) who scored that evening 15 points, 6 assists and 7 steals and Juan Laterza supported him with 16 points. Even 19 points by American guard Javion Blake (190-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Atenas. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ferro maintains fifteenth position with 13-17 record. Atenas lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. A very close game took place in Olivia between Boca and Independ.O.. Eleventh ranked Boca (16-11) got a very close victory on the road over 9th ranked Independ.O. (16-14). Boca managed to escape with a 2-point win 72-70 in the fight for the tenth place. The best player for the winners was Leonardo Mainoldi who scored 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Fernando Martina who recorded 19 points and 8 rebounds. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Boca moved-up to tenth place. Newly promoted Independ.O. dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Boca will meet Union SF (#19) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Independ.O. will have a break next round. In the last two games of round 36 Quimsa won against San Martin on the opponent's court 64-60. Riachuelo LR managed to outperform San Lorenzo in a home game 91-83. The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points and 8 rebounds by Federico Marin of San Lorenzo. Ferro - Atenas 88-87 Twentieth-ranked Atenas (2-28) gave a tough game to fifteenth ranked Ferro (13-17) in Buenos Aires. Ferro managed to secure only one-point victory 88-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Ferro made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Atenas turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by swingman Valentin Bettiga (189-1999) who scored that evening 15 points, 6 assists and 7 steals and point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) supported him with 16 points. Even 19 points by American guard Javion Blake (190-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Atenas. Naturalized Italian center Omar Canton (205-1982) added 11 points and 5 assists. Four Ferro and five Atenas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ferro maintains fifteenth position with 13-17 record. Atenas lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Ferro: J.Laterza 16+4reb+3ast, V.Bettiga 15+3reb+6ast, F.Grun 12+6reb+2ast, J.Wood 10+4reb+2ast, L.Gargallo 8+4reb+3ast, T.Spano 7+3reb+2ast Atenas: J.Blake 19+4reb, S.Octavio 12+7reb, F.Mariani 11+6reb+2ast, O.Canton 11+4reb+5ast, S.Matias 10+3reb+2ast, A.Konsztadt 8+2reb+2ast San Martin - Quimsa 60-64 Very expected game in Corrientes where 12th ranked San Martin (14-14) was defeated by fifth ranked Quimsa (19-10) 64-60 on Thursday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Quimsa made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. The former international point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) who recorded 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Emiliano Basabe (195-1992) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Quimsa maintains fifth position with 19-10 record. Loser San Martin keeps the twelfth place with 14 games lost. Quimsa will meet at home San Lorenzo (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. San Martin will play against Obras (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Quimsa: B.Robinson 21+7reb+1ast, J.Brussino 16+2reb+2ast, A.Perez 9+3reb+1ast, E.Anderson 4+11reb, F.Ramirez 4+4reb, M.Cosolito 3+2reb+1ast San Martin: S.Ferreyra 12+5reb+4ast, V.Rolando 12, E.Basabe 9+9reb+1ast, J.Saiz 9+7reb+2ast, G.Garcia 6+2reb+1ast, P.Henry 5+3reb Penarol - Instituto 69-83 La Liga top team - Instituto (23-5) managed to deliver another win on Thursday. This time they beat eighth ranked Penarol (17-11) in Mar del Plata 83-69. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) who added 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Instituto players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Cristian Cardo (198-1999) with 8 points and 11 rebounds and Jose Defelippo (186-1997) scored 10 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Instituto have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Despite that victory Instituto went down to second position due to points difference. Penarol at the other side keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Instituto are looking forward to face Argentino (#16) in Junin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Penarol will play on the road against the league's leader Obera (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Instituto: L.Gonzalez 15+1reb+1ast, N.Copello 15+4reb+2ast, T.Gallizzi 15+7reb+3ast, N.Romano 11+8reb+2ast, M.Chiarini 10+3reb+5ast, M.Fernandez 5+2ast Penarol: J.Defelippo 10+3reb+2ast, B.Sansimoni 10+1reb+1ast, J.Jordan 9+2reb+1ast, A.Caffaro 9+3reb, J.Valinotti 8+1reb+5ast, C.Cardo 8+11reb+1ast Independ.O. - Boca 70-72 A very close game took place in Olivia between Boca and Independ.O.. Eleventh ranked Boca (16-11) got a very close victory on the road over 9th ranked Independ.O. (16-14). Boca managed to escape with a 2-point win 72-70 in the fight for the tenth place. The best player for the winners was the former international Leonardo Mainoldi (205-1985) who scored 19 points. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) chipped in 6 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Fernando Martina (201-1981) who recorded 19 points and 8 rebounds and guard Agustin Pautasso (192-1997) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Boca moved-up to tenth place. Newly promoted Independ.O. dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Boca will meet Union SF (#19) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Independ.O. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Boca: L.Mainoldi 19+4reb+2ast, R.Barber 13+5reb, M.Mata 10+5reb+2ast, G.Juan 9+2reb, F.Balbi 8+4reb+2ast, L.Schattmann 6+5reb+13ast Independ.O.: F.Martina 19+8reb+1ast, A.Pautasso 13+6reb+3ast, C.Scaramuzzino 10+4reb, S.Giletto 9+3reb+1ast, M.Cabrera 9+2reb, B.Herrera 4+1reb+3ast Riachuelo LR - San Lorenzo 91-83 Rather predictable result in La Rioja where fifteenth ranked Riachuelo LR (13-16) defeated 18th ranked San Lorenzo (7-23) 91-83 on Friday. Riachuelo LR made 32-of-38 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Riachuelo LR outrebounded San Lorenzo 45-25 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Mariano Fierro (200-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized Italian swingman Federico Marin (199-1982) who recorded 25 points and 8 rebounds and forward Facundo Rutemberg (195-2001) added 13 points respectively. Five Riachuelo LR and four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Riachuelo LR moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with La Union. Loser San Lorenzo keeps the eighteenth position with 23 games lost. Riachuelo LR will meet higher ranked Gimnasia (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. San Lorenzo will play against Quimsa (#5) in Santiado del Estero and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Riachuelo LR: C.Buendia 18+3reb, F.Pennacchiotti 18+1reb, T.Zanzottera 14+4reb+2ast, J.Jackson 10+9reb+2ast, M.Fierro 10+10reb+1ast, J.Davis 8+6reb+1ast San Lorenzo: F.Marin 25+8reb+1ast, O.Lucas 14+2reb+2ast, F.Podesta 13+3reb, R.Facundo 13+4reb+1ast, L.Perez 8+2reb+6ast, R.Manuel 4+2reb+1ast |
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| Jarrell Brantley (ex NZL Breakers) is a newcomer at Utah Jazz - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2019 he was drafted by Indiana Pacers in second round (50 th overall). The former College of Charleston star is in his fourth season in pro basketball. Brantley is quite experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in four different countries. He has played previously professionally in Russia (UNICS Kazan), NBA G League (Greensboro Swarm), NBA Summer League (Utah Jazz and Utah Jazz White) and The Basketball Tournament (Friday Beers). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won NBA Summer League in Salt Lake City championship title in 2021. Brantley was voted to USBasket.com NBA G League All-Rookie Team back in 2020. |
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| Round 3: ABC hands first loss to US Monastir - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Tunisian US Monastir (2-1) on the court of Ivorian ABC on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by ABC 90-74. ABC forced 22 US Monastir turnovers. It was a good game for Nigerien guard Abdoulaye Harouna (196-1992, college: Miami, OH) who led his team to a victory with 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. American-Ivorian forward Mike Fofana (206-1997, college: HSU, agency: One Motive Sports) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Ukrainian-American point guard Jerome Randle (175-1987, college: California) answered with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for US Monastir. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. ABC is looking forward to face Stade (#5) in the next round. US Monastir will play against Douanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of Rwandan REG (3-1) against Mali Stade (2-2) on Saturday night. Visiting REG was crushed by Stade in 84-64. It was a great evening for forward Aliou Diarra (-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Souleymane Berthe helped adding 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: BIG) with 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stade will play against ABC in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. REG will play against US Monastir and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in was also quite interesting. Senegalese Douanes (2-2) played at the court of Nigerian Kwara Falcons (0-4). Douanes managed to secure a 7-point victory 75-68 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Jean-Jacques Boissy who led the winners and scored 22 points and 4 assists. Jeremiah Mordi came up with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Kwara Falcons in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Douanes will meet US Monastir (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kwara Falcons will play against ABC and hope to get finally their first victory. In the last game of round 3 Stade were beaten by Douanes on the road 74-58. Group Group AABC - US Monastir 90-74The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Tunisian US Monastir (2-1) on the court of Ivorian ABC on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by ABC 90-74. ABC forced 22 US Monastir turnovers. It was a good game for Nigerien guard Abdoulaye Harouna (196-1992, college: Miami, OH) who led his team to a victory with 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. American-Ivorian forward Mike Fofana (206-1997, college: HSU, agency: One Motive Sports) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Ukrainian-American point guard Jerome Randle (175-1987, college: California) answered with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Senegalese forward Ibrahima Thomas (213-1987, college: Cincinnati, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for US Monastir. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. ABC is looking forward to face Stade (#5) in the next round. US Monastir will play against Douanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: US Monastir: J.Randle 25+5reb+5ast, I.Thomas 14+10reb, R.Slimane 12+2reb, O.Marnaoui 6+2reb+1ast, F.Lahyani 5+3reb, A.Addami 3+1ast ABC: A.Harouna 33+6reb+3ast, M.Fofana 18+4reb+3ast, S.Konate 15+4reb+2ast, A.Robinson 9+4reb+2ast, C.Bile 5+2reb+2ast, C.Obekpa 4+9reb+2ast Douanes - Stade 74-58 The game between closely ranked teams ended with Senegalese Douanes' (2-2) home victory over Mali Stade (2-2) in Dakar 74-58 on Friday. Douanes forced 22 Stade turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for American Marcus Crawford who led the winners and scored 21 points and 4 assists. Point guard Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-2000) accounted for 13 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Souleymane Berthe (-2000, agency: The French Family Consulting) came up with 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Aliou Diarra (-2001) added 9 points and 14 rebounds respectively for Stade in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Douanes will meet US Monastir (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Stade will play against ABC and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Stade: B.Souleymane 17+6reb+2ast, D.Aliou 9+14reb+1ast, M.Keita 9+2reb+4ast, M.Pare 6+3reb+1ast, C.Rueben 5+9reb+1ast, M.Keita 4+1reb+2ast Douanes: C.Marcus 21+4reb+4ast, B.Osei 14+6reb, B.Jean-Jacques 13+4reb+4ast, I.Ochereobia 8+7reb+1ast, N.Bara 8+8reb, D.Mamadou 6+3reb+2ast Stade - REG 84-64 Very important is a road loss of Rwandan REG (3-1) against Mali Stade (2-2) on Saturday night. Visiting REG was crushed by Stade in 84-64. Stade forced 21 REG turnovers and outrebounded them 49-35 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for forward Aliou Diarra (-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Souleymane Berthe (-2000, agency: The French Family Consulting) helped adding 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: BIG) with 18 points and the other American import guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) scored 6 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stade will play against ABC in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. REG will play against US Monastir and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: REG: A.Filer 19+1reb, D.Graham 18+4reb, D.Ndayisaba 8+7reb, N.Jean 8+6reb+1ast, C.Thomas 6+5reb+10ast, K.Ulrich 3+9reb Stade: B.Souleymane 23+7reb+4ast, D.Aliou 20+16reb+2ast, K.Amayo 14+8reb+6ast, N.Traore 7+2reb+1ast, J.Wilkins 6+3reb+2ast, M.Keita 6+2reb Kwara Falcons - Douanes 68-75 The game in was also quite interesting. Senegalese Douanes (2-2) played at the court of Nigerian Kwara Falcons (0-4). Douanes managed to secure a 7-point victory 75-68 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Douanes made 9 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-2000) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 4 assists. American Marcus Crawford accounted for 17 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Point guard Jeremiah Mordi (194-1993, college: Queens, NY, agency: Green Sports Management) came up with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Michael Oriakhi (-2003) added 11 points respectively for Kwara Falcons in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Douanes will meet US Monastir (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kwara Falcons will play against ABC and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Kwara Falcons: E.Victor 12+2reb+1ast, O.Michael 11+3reb+2ast, T.Mamadou 10+1reb+1ast, J.Mordi 8+7reb+4ast, J.Adekoya 8+2ast, S.Conteh 5+5reb+1ast Douanes: B.Jean-Jacques 22+4reb+4ast, C.Marcus 17+4reb+6ast, B.Osei 10+3reb+1ast, M.Diagne 6+6reb+1ast, D.Mamadou 6+4reb+1ast, N.Alkaly 4+2reb+2ast |
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| Libobasquet - Pichincha inks Eric Lovett, ex Castro - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He graduated from Florida International University in 2022 and it is his first season as a professional player. |
| Libobasquet - Pichincha adds Greenfield to their roster - by Francisco Vega | |
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Defending champion CDyC-Pichincha-de-Potosi (Libobasquet) added to their roster American swingman Jonathan Greenfield (190cm, college: Lehman) for season 2023. Greenfield played last summer at Montrose Veterans (MBL) in the U.S. In only one PBA game he recorded very impressive stats: 22 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block. The last season he played at Power in U.S. semi-pro league MBL. He helped them to win the Northeast Division title. Greenfield graduated from Lehman College in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. |
| Libobasquet - Daniel Simon (ex La Habana C.) signs at Saracho - by Francisco Vega |
| Club-Deportivo-y-Cultural-Saracho (Libobasquet) landed 27-year old Cuban 185cm guard Daniel Simon for upcoming season. Simon played last summer at Capitalinos Azules de La Habana in Cuban LSB league. He has played there for the last seven years. Simon helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also advanced to the league semifinals. |
| Libobasquet - Saracho adds Coronado to their roster - by Francisco Vega | |
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Club-Deportivo-y-Cultural-Saracho (Libobasquet) added to their roster experienced 34-year old Chilean-Argentinian power forward Jorge Coronado (197cm-1989) for new 2023 season. Coronado is the second import player in the roster as Cuban Daniel Simon signed here earlier. He just played at Aleman in Chilean LNB 2. He missed last three seasons and had longer break from professional basketball. He has played also professionally for other Chilean teams like Castro and Las Animas. Coronado won Chilean Liga Nacional championship title in 2018. |
| Libobasquet - San Simon adds Petkovic to their roster, ex Morava - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Asia and Latin America) in nine different countries. Petkovic has played previously professionally in Argentina (San Martin), Bahrain (Issa Town), Bosnia (KK HEO Aleksic Komerc Bileca), Montenegro (Ulcinj), Panama (Atletico and Centinelas), Romania (Cluj Napoca, CSM Steaua Bucuresti, CSA Steaua CSM EximBank Bucuresti 2nd team and Concordia), Serbia (Vrsac), Bolivia (Penarol, Pichincha, Calero, AND1 and Rubair) and North Macedonia (Kozuv). He played in the final of Bolivian LNB in 2022. The scouts decsribe him following way: Milos is a dominant offensive post player who can score with his back to the bucket, face up and shoot high percentages, or drive to the rim and finish strong. Petkovic can also shoot the 3 point shot and stretch defenses. Very fast in transition and runs the floor fast. Very aggressive rebounder and shot blocker. Strong finisher in the paint. So strong that clubs have used Milos solely in the paint and have not needed his 3 point shooting ability. |
| Libobasquet - Deondre Wade signs at CAN Oruro - by Francisco Vega |
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Club-Atletico-Nacional-Oruro (Libobasquet) landed American 193cm swingman Deondre Wade (college: Seminole State) for upcoming season. Wade played recently at New York Court Kingz (TTBL) in the U.S. He graduated from Seminole State in 2019 and it is his fourth season in pro basketball. |
| SPB 2023 - Detrek Browning (ex Sindri) joins CAN Oruro - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He played last season at Sindri in Icelandic D1 league. In 28 games he was the best scorer with impressive 28.2ppg and averaged 5.7rpg, 3.8apg and 2.2spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week (4 times). He has played also professionally in Ireland (Killorglin), Lithuania and Portugal (Queluz). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Portuguese Proliga Group South in 2021. Browning was voted to Eurobasket.com Portuguese Proliga All-Imports Team in 2021. He graduated from Francis Marion University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
| LIbobasquet - Drelan Tripplett signs at CAN Oruro - by Francisco Vega |
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Club-Atletico-Nacional-Oruro (Libobasquet) landed 30-year old American 201cm forward Drelan Tripplett (college: York, NE) for upcoming season. Tripplett played last summer at Potawatomi Fire (TBL) in the U.S. In 20 games he averaged 6.1ppg and 2.3rpg. He has played also professionally in MLBA (Oklahoma O.) and PBA (Saints). Tripplett played in the final of MLBA in 2018. He graduated from York College, NE in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. |
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| Nedim Buza claims Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old had the game-high 20 points adding five rebounds and five assists for Bosna S. in his team's victory, helping them to crush Mladost (#11, 3-14) with 21-point margin 89-68. Bosna S. maintains the 3rd position in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Bosna S. will need more victories to improve their 12-5 record. In the team's last game Buza had a remarkable 77.8% from 2-point range. He turned to be Bosna S.'s top player in his first season with the team. Nedim Buza averages this season 16.8ppg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young point guard Orhan Spago (182-PG-2002) of Zrinjski HT. Spago impressed basketball fans with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Bad luck as Zrinjski HT lost that game 70-104 to the higher-ranked Buducnost BN (#4, 12-5). Zrinjski HT is still in a red zone at 12th spot in the standings. 16 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Zrinjski HT managed to get this year. Spago is a newcomer at Zrinjski HT and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. The third best performed player last round was Vojin Ilic (200-F-2000) of Buducnost BN (#4). Ilic scored 22 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Buducnost BN, leading his team to a 104-70 easy win against the lower-ranked Zrinjski HT (#12, 1-16). Ilic has a great season in Bosnia. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.4ppg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Eman Sertovic (196-G-1999) of Promo - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Aleksandar Langovic (205-F-2001) of Borac BL - 15 points and 9 rebounds 6. Jaron Martin (178-PG-1995) of Borac BL - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Duje Brala (196-F-2003) of Siroki - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Milivoje Bozovic (210-F/C-1985) of Buducnost BN - 14 points and 7 rebounds 9. Balsa Dragovic (208-F-1996) of Bosna S. - 9 points and 9 rebounds 10. Luka Majstorovic (208-C-1996) of Spars - 10 points and 10 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Guilherme Santos claims Brazilian CBB Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Guilherme Santos (189-PG-1997) had an amazing evening in the last round for Araraquara and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents CBB Player of the Week award for round 1. The 25-year old playmaker had the game-high 23 points adding seven rebounds and seven assists for Araraquara in his team's victory, helping them to outclass, the league's bottom-ranked team Vitoria (#5, 0-2) with 33-point margin 109-76. Thanks to this victory Araraquara moved-up to the 4th position in Brazilian CBB. The season is still in it's early stage, so the team may have a chance to improve their current position in the standings. They lost 3 games and had just one victory. In the team's last game Santos had a remarkable three three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He just recently signed at Araraquara, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Santos has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in assists (4th best: 4.0apg) and averages solid 2.3spg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young point guard Matheus Leoni (187-PG-2003) of league's best team Cruzeiro. Leoni impressed basketball fans with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course he led Cruzeiro to another comfortable win 83-66 over Praia (1-1) being unquestionably team leader. His team has extremely good start of the season. They won both games so far. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Leoni is one of the most experienced players at Cruzeiro and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.0ppg (#9). His other stats are also decent: 5.0rpg and 7.0apg. The third best performed player last round was Edu de Oliveira (195-SF-1983) of Vitoria (#5). de Oliveira scored 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite de Oliveira's great performance Vitoria lost 76-109 to Araraquara (#4, 1-3). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Vitoria can only dream about fighting for top spots in Conferencia Chui. They have awful season losing so far all 2 games. de Oliveira has individually a great season in Brazil. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.0ppg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Bruno Viana (191-PG-1993) of Osasco - 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Emanuel Matias (202-F-1999) of Osasco - 12 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Dalaqua Almentra (182-G-2000) of Osasco - 33 points and 3 assists 7. Gabriel Camargo (194-G-2001) of Osasco - 23 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Paulinho Boracini (183-PG-1984) of Osasco - 25 points and 8 assists 9. Radames Santos (204-PF-1991) of Pinda - 20 points and 7 rebounds 10. Jose Carlos (200-PF-1997) of Cruzeiro - 18 points and 9 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Kourtland Martin claims Caucasus Basketball League weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old playmaker had a double-double of 26 points and eleven rebounds, while his team outclassed Cilicia (#5, 4-12) with 70-point margin 166-96. It allowed Vahakni City to consolidate first place in the Caucasus Basketball League. Vahakni City have a solid 14-3 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Martin as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Kourtland Martin averages this season 11.9ppg and 6.9rpg. Worth to mention Martin played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American point guard Byron Ray (175-PG-1993) of Cilicia. Ray impressed basketball fans with 43 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Bad luck as Cilicia lost that game 96-166 to the higher-ranked Vahakni City (#1, 14-3). Cilicia is still second from the bottom in the standings. 12 lost games are too many comparing to just four victories Cilicia managed to get this year. Ray is one of the most experienced players at Cilicia and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Le Moyne-Owen College alumni Ray played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. The third best performed player last round was another Vahakni City's star - Norwegian Olisa Nwachie (203-F-1996). Nwachie showcased his all-around game by recording 24 points, ten rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was another key player of Vahakni City, helping his team with a 155-109 easy win against the lower-ranked Cilicia (#5, 4-12). Vahakni City confirms their top position in the standings. Nwachie has a great season in Caucasus Basketball League. After 16 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 7.3rpg (9th best). He also has 1.6bpg and FGP: 63.7%. Nwachie attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. Aston Morton (193-G/F-1995) of Vahakni City - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists 5. Elijah Johnson) of Cilicia - 40 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Kenneth Miller (186-G-1995) of Vahakni City - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists 7. Arkadiy Mkrtychyan (204-F-1995) of Vahakni City - 24 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Karapet Khachatryan (200-F/C-1994) of Vahakni City - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Albert Tatevosyan (196-SF-1993) of Vahakni City - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Pavel Khrebtov (199-G/F-1993) of Vahakni City - 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Sea Bears add Toronto-born CEBL champ Osayande to roster - by Eurobasket News |
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After the recent announcement of its first-ever player, Winnipeg's new pro basketball team is starting to build a roster. The Winnipeg Sea Bears' second signee, the team announced Friday, is Toronto-born Shane Osayande (6'7''-F-1993, college: Saskatchewan), a six-foot-seven forward who has played in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) as well as overseas for teams in Spain, Germany and Lebanon - among other countries. Osayande, who played three years for the University of Saskatchewan before turning pro, was a teammate of Chad Posthumus, the Sea Bears' first signing, in their 2019 CEBL championship run with the Saskatchewan Rattlers. 'It's always an honour and great privilege to play in the CEBL, yet alone for a brand new organization,' Osayande said in a statement. 'I'm excited to see the province of Manitoba, my teammates and coaching staff, and most importantly, all the great fans of the Sea Bears.' The Sea Bears, who joined the league in November of 2022, have so far only announced Posthumus, Osayande and head coach Mike Taylor in the lead-up to their inaugural season, which begins May 27 with a home game at Canada Life Centre against the Vancouver Bandits. Courtesy of: globalnews.ca |
| Sea Bears sign second player as organization aims to create winning culture - by Eurobasket News |
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You don't have to listen to Mike Taylor for too long before you start to wonder if he's been studying some of the city's other professional sports organizations. The head coach and general manager of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, the upstart basketball team that will compete in its inaugural season in the Canadian Elite Basketball League later this year, has a strikingly familiar outlook on how he wants his team to look on the court, and in the community. 'It's not just a basketball team, it's an entire organization,' Taylor said from Florida on Friday. 'You want to build that connection with the community the organization wants to do everything it can to put players in a position to develop and grow the players on the court and have a great experience off of it.' If that sounds similar to what the Winnipeg Goldeyes or Winnipeg Blue Bombers have done, you'd be right. Both of Winnipeg's long-standing franchises have not only built a culture of winning, but also one that's family-oriented. The Sea Bears want to be successful, and doing that means making the city an attractive option in terms of recruitment and for fans to come and support. 'You want to establish that personal relationship with the players,' Taylor said. 'You want to keep the environment positive to take on the challenges and have that great team chemistry to really overcome some of those tough times or those tough situations.' Taylor's been tasked with a daunting challenge of his own: building a team from the ground up. After announcing the team's first signing earlier this month, Winnipegger and 6-foot-11 centre Chad Posthumus (6'11''-C-1991, college: Morehead St.), the team revealed its second addition on Friday with the signing of 6-foot-6 power forward Shane Osayande (6'7''-F-1993, college: Saskatchewan). The Toronto native spent the past year overseas, plying his trade with Champville in the Lebanese Division A League. Prior to that, he won a CEBL championship in 2019 alongside Posthumus while both were members of the Saskatchewan Rattlers. 'It's always an honour and great privilege to play in the CEBL, let alone for a brand new organization,' Osayande said in a statement from the club. 'I'm excited to see the province of Manitoba, my teammates and coaching staff, and most importantly all the great fans of the Sea Bears.' Osayande is no stranger around these parts, playing college ball at the University of Saskatchewan for three seasons in USports, being named a Canada West First Team All-Star and a USports All-Canadian during his three years in school before turning pro. For Taylor, the signings of Osayande and Posthumus bring not only CEBL experience into the mix but also a championship-winning pedigree. Taylor was an associate coach with the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers, who represented Canada at the FIBA Basketball Champions League Americas. It just so happens that both Osayande and Posthumus were on the team. 'Winning a championship takes a lot of different traits - character, unselfishness and toughness,' Taylor said. 'What I like about Shane he's a great guy, a hard worker, he's got versatility and athleticism and I think he compliments Chad really well in the front court.' Taylor hopes the chemistry will bode well for the Sea Bears when the season tips off on May 24, but he's well aware of the challenges expansion teams face. Last season, the Newfoundland Growlers and the Montreal Alliance entered the league and combined for just 10 wins during the league's 20-game schedule. It's not realistic to think the Sea Bears can enter the league and immediately contend for a championship. 'It's fun because you can put your own image and likeness on how you want to set it up,' Taylor said. 'But (looking at Newfoundland and Montreal) it's really a challenge to come out in that first year and win. But that's our goal. We want to come out there and play great basketball and really establish a winning tradition in Winnipeg.' Taylor was in Winnipeg a couple of weeks ago touring the team's facilities and player apartments, a chance to snap some photos to use in the recruitment process. The team is still ironing out its off-court outreach programs in the lead-up to the season, something Taylor said agents have inquired about during recruitment efforts. 'It's a commitment for guys to play in the summer,' Taylor said. 'Some guys have played seasons, others are in different situations. And a lot of guys want to rest or spend time with their families. 'If you're going to make that commitment, you want to be in a situation where people know it's quality. They know you're with good people that are going to look out for you and make a good experience during their stay, a good experience for your career and a good experience as a stepping stone as you continue to develop and grow. 'For me, I'm really excited if these guys say, 'Hey, I want to come back and play in Winnipeg' and if the fans are really connected with the Sea Bears and want to support the team. If we do things the right way, and built it the right way, I think people will really fall in love with it.' Courtesy of: montrealgazette.com |
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| Libobasquet - Pichincha inks Eric Lovett, ex Castro - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He graduated from Florida International University in 2022 and it is his first season as a professional player. |
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| Trimble's 41-point game gives him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 41 points adding five rebounds and eight assists for Shanghai S. in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Liaoning FL (#3, 26-8) 109-105. Shanghai S. maintains the 6th position in Chinese league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Shanghai S. will need more victories to improve their 21-15 record. In the team's last game Trimble had a remarkable 87.5% from 2-point range and got seven three-pointers out of 13 attempts. He turned to be Shanghai S.'s top player in his first season with the team. Melo Trimble averages this season 18.2ppg and 5.2apg. Second best performed player last round was Troy Gillenwater (205-F-1988) of Shandong H.. He is American forward in his first season at Shandong H.. In the last game Gillenwater recorded impressive double-double of 35 points and 16 rebounds. Of course he led Shandong H. to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Jilin NE T. (#10, 18-17) 103-82. Shandong H.'s 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 22-15 record is not bad and everything may still change. Gillenwater is a newcomer at Shandong H. and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.3ppg (#7). He also registered 7.6 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to forward Jared Sullinger (206-F-1992) of Shenzhen L. (#4). Sullinger showcased his all-around game by recording 28 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and seven assists in the last round. He was a key player of Shenzhen L., leading his team to a 92-85 win against the lower-ranked Beijing D. (#7, 20-15). Shenzhen L. needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 25 victories and 11 lost games. Sullinger has a great season in China. After 36 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 13.1rpg (#1 in league). Other top performing players last week: 4. Shuo Han (197-PG-1986) of Sichuan BW - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Changdong Yu (206-C-1991) of Beijing RF - 20 points and 14 rebounds 6. Rongpei Li (188-G-1995) of Tianjin - 25 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists 7. Jordan Bell (206-F-1995) of Guangzhou LL - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Guancen Liu (201-SF-1995) of Shandong H. - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Ailun Guo (189-SG-1993) of Liaoning FL - 29 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 10. QJ Peterson (183-PG-1994) of Nanjing TX MK - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Libobasquet - Daniel Simon (ex La Habana C.) signs at Saracho - by Francisco Vega |
| Club-Deportivo-y-Cultural-Saracho (Libobasquet) landed 27-year old Cuban 185cm guard Daniel Simon for upcoming season. Simon played last summer at Capitalinos Azules de La Habana in Cuban LSB league. He has played there for the last seven years. Simon helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also advanced to the league semifinals. |
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| 1st Division Round 26: Naestved 2 beat SISU in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in 1st Division is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Naestved. Second ranked Naestved 2 faced their close opponent SISU. Host Naestved 2 (12-4) defeated guests from Copenhagen (6-10) 73-61. Naestved 2 maintains second position with 12-4 record having nine points less than leader Hvidovre which they share with defeated SISU. SISU at the other side keeps the second place with ten games lost. Naestved 2 are looking forward to face Bronshoj (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. SISU will play against Vaerlose 3 and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Fourth ranked Vaerlose 3 faced their close opponent Falcon 2. Host Vaerlose 3 (5-10) defeated guests from Copenhagen (4-12) 83-73. Vaerlose 3 maintains fourth position with 5-10 record which they share with defeated Falcon 2. Falcon 2 at the other side keeps the fourth place with 12 games lost. Vaerlose 3 will play against league's second-placed SISU in Copenhagen in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Falcon 2 will have a break next round. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Aalborg. Second ranked Horsens IC 2 faced 4th ranked Aalborg. Guests from Horsens (13-2) defeated host Aalborg (9-9) 68-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Aalborg. Horsens IC 2 keeps a position of league leader. Loser Aalborg keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. In the last game of round 26 Vejen crushed Viby in a road game 95-67. Naestved 2 - SISU 73-61 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Naestved. Second ranked Naestved 2 faced their close opponent SISU. Host Naestved 2 (12-4) defeated guests from Copenhagen (6-10) 73-61. Naestved 2 maintains second position with 12-4 record having nine points less than leader Hvidovre which they share with defeated SISU. SISU at the other side keeps the second place with ten games lost. Naestved 2 are looking forward to face Bronshoj (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. SISU will play against Vaerlose 3 and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Viby - Vejen 67-95 There was no surprise when 5th ranked Viby (4-10) was crushed at home by third ranked Vejen (10-6) 95-67 on Saturday. Vejen have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-6 record having eleven points less than leader Hvidovre. Loser Viby keeps the fifth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Vaerlose 3 - Falcon 2 83-73 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Fourth ranked Vaerlose 3 faced their close opponent Falcon 2. Host Vaerlose 3 (5-10) defeated guests from Copenhagen (4-12) 83-73. Vaerlose 3 maintains fourth position with 5-10 record which they share with defeated Falcon 2. Falcon 2 at the other side keeps the fourth place with 12 games lost. Vaerlose 3 will play against league's second-placed SISU in Copenhagen in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Falcon 2 will have a break next round. Aalborg - Horsens IC 2 63-68 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Aalborg. Second ranked Horsens IC 2 faced 4th ranked Aalborg. Guests from Horsens (13-2) defeated host Aalborg (9-9) 68-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Aalborg. Horsens IC 2 keeps a position of league leader. Loser Aalborg keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. |
| BasketLigaen Round 3 (Second Stage): Randers beat Svendborg by two after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Fifth-ranked Svendborg (12-11) was very close to win a game against Randers (20-4) on Thursday. Randers managed to secure only two-point victory 89-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Randers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for American-Mali swingman Bakary Camara (201-1998, college: Bridgeport) who led his team to a victory with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Josh Fortune (196-1994, college: Colorado) contributed with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Bahamas forward Kentwan Smith (203-1991, college: Stetson) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for Svendborg. Randers are looking forward to face Horsens IC (#4) on the road in the next round. Svendborg will play against Naestved and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. An interesting game for Naestved (18-5) which hosted in Naestved Bakken (18-5). Naestved managed to get a 6-point victory 90-84. It was a great evening for American guard Rodney Chatman (189-1998, college: Vanderbilt) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Zack Rollins helped adding 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was international forward Darko Jukic (199-1990) with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Naestved will play against Svendborg (#5) on the road in the next round. Bakken will play against Herlev and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Herlev was also quite interesting. Horsens IC (16-7) played at the court of Herlev (11-13). Horsens IC managed to secure a 7-point victory 90-83 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for Leonardo Carlino who led the winners and scored 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Marqus Marion came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for Herlev in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Horsens IC will meet at home Randers in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Herlev will play against Bakken (#3) in Aarhus and hope to secure a win. In the last two games of round 3 bottom-ranked Holbaek was smashed by BAC on the road 96-63. Amager won against Holbaek on its own court 82-78. The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks by Tomas Bjarkason of Amager. Naestved - Bakken 90-84 An interesting game for Naestved (18-5) which hosted in Naestved Bakken (18-5). Naestved managed to get a 6-point victory 90-84. Naestved made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Rodney Chatman (189-1998, college: Vanderbilt) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). His fellow American import swingman Zack Rollins (201-1995, college: MSUB) helped adding 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was international forward Darko Jukic (199-1990) with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and American forward Elijah Childs (202-1999, college: Bradley) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Naestved will play against Svendborg (#5) on the road in the next round. Bakken will play against Herlev and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Naestved: R.Chatman 31+1reb+3ast, M.McGuirl 16+3reb+2ast, Z.Rollins 15+6reb+5ast, J.Lull 10+10reb, J.Mosely 9+4reb+1ast, I.DuBose 4+8reb+7ast Bakken: D.Jukic 17+9reb+8ast, E.Childs 16+11reb+1ast, K.Gustav 15+7reb+2ast, R.Evans 11+6reb+3ast, C.Noah 10, S.Bowlin 8+2reb+2ast BAC - Holbaek 96-63 No shocking result in a game when BAC (8-15) crushed Holbaek (2-22) in Aarhus 96-63 on Wednesday. BAC dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Holbaek's 28. They outrebounded Holbaek 47-27 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. BAC looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American center Keane Thomann (211-1989, college: MSSU) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 9 rebounds. Magnus Madsen (200-2003) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Four BAC players scored in double figures. BAC's coach Thomas Hemmingsen felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gustav Winther (207-2004) came up with 25 points and 5 rebounds and forward Rasmus Moller (202-2002) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Holbaek in the defeat. BAC will meet at home Copenhagen (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Holbaek will have a break next round. Top scorers: BAC: K.Thomann 25+9reb+1ast, A.Filip 15+2reb+3ast, M.Magnus 13+5reb+8ast, V.Marcus 12+8reb+3ast, M.Tobias 8+4reb+6ast, H.Tobias 7+4reb+2ast Holbaek: W.Gustav 25+5reb, D.Magnus 11+3reb, M.Rasmus 10+7reb+1ast, L.Marius 7+3reb+2ast, L.Pablo 4+2reb+5ast, J.Eleraky 3+2reb+1ast Herlev - Horsens IC 83-90 The game in Herlev was also quite interesting. Horsens IC (16-7) played at the court of Herlev (11-13). Horsens IC managed to secure a 7-point victory 90-83 on Wednesday. Horsens IC made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Leonardo Carlino (198-2000) who led the winners and scored 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. American point guard Chris Lykes (170-1998, college: Arkansas) accounted for 17 points for the winning side. The former international forward Marqus Marion (204-2004) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard August Haas (187-1997, college: St.Edward's) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for Herlev in the defeat. 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. Horsens IC will meet at home Randers in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Herlev will play against Bakken (#3) in Aarhus and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Horsens IC: L.Carlino 24+7reb+5ast, C.Lykes 17+3ast, K.Bar 11+7reb+1ast, L.Sorensen 11+5reb+3ast, C.Keeling 9+4reb, L.Lucinskas 8+2reb+2ast Herlev: A.Mortensen 19+3reb+3ast, E.Joyce 19+2reb+1ast, M.Marqus 17+15reb+4ast, A.Haas 17+6reb+9ast, M.Nedic 6+3reb+8ast, D.Marsenic 3+3reb+3ast Randers - Svendborg 89-87 Fifth-ranked Svendborg (12-11) was very close to win a game against Randers (20-4) on Thursday. Randers managed to secure only two-point victory 89-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Randers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for American-Mali swingman Bakary Camara (201-1998, college: Bridgeport) who led his team to a victory with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Josh Fortune (196-1994, college: Colorado) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Fortune is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Bahamas forward Kentwan Smith (203-1991, college: Stetson) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Brantley Bynum (196-1994, college: SF State) added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Svendborg. Five Svendborg players scored in double figures. Randers are looking forward to face Horsens IC (#4) on the road in the next round. Svendborg will play against Naestved and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Randers: B.Camara 29+9reb+4ast, J.Fortune 23+11reb+7ast, N.Scott 13+3reb, K.Jonathan 8+1reb+3ast, B.Norfleet 6+5reb+6ast, M.Beyers 5+1reb Svendborg: K.Smith 21+10reb+1ast, D.Whitfield 20+2reb+1ast, B.Bynum 12+11reb+1ast, M.Jermaine 10+1reb+8ast, T.Arikawe 10+5reb+1ast, O.Shiddo 6+1reb+4ast Amager - Holbaek 82-78 The game between closely ranked teams ended with Holbaek's (2-22) road loss to Amager (5-18) in Kastrup 78-82 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Amager made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for forward Tomas Bjarkason (204-1999, college: Lewis) who led the winners and scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. American guard Mitch Pelissier (190-1997, college: Concordia, IL) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Pelissier is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Rasmus Moller (202-2002) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Spanish point guard Pablo Lopez (182-2001) added 15 points and 6 assists respectively for Holbaek in the defeat. Five Amager and four Holbaek players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Amager: T.Bjarkason 19+7reb+4ast, O.Quackenbush 15+4reb+4ast, M.Pelissier 14+8reb+2ast, A.Meilby 13+4reb, J.Johnson 12+3reb+4ast, J.Naughton 4+3reb+1ast Holbaek: M.Rasmus 17+7reb+2ast, L.Pablo 15+1reb+6ast, W.Gustav 13+7reb, D.Magnus 12+4reb+3ast, S.Jack 10, J.Eleraky 4+8reb |
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| Juan De Los Santos claims Salvadorean Liga MB weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Talented Dominican Rep. Juan De Los Santos (193-F-2002) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's second-best Brujos and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Liga MB Player of the Week award for round 2. The 20-year old forward had the game-high 41 points adding seven rebounds and two assists for Brujos in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Santa Ana (#6, 1-1) with 59-point margin 117-58. Brujos is placed at 2nd position in Salvadorean Liga MB. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Brujos 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 De Los Santos had a remarkable 63.2% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Brujos and it was his first game, where he immediately became new team's leader. De Los Santos has impressive league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 41.0ppg. De Los Santos is in league's top in and averages solid 63.2% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-F-1994) of Santa Tecla. Cubillas impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 25 points and 16 rebounds. Of course he led Santa Tecla to another comfortable win outscoring Fantasmas (0-1) 98-77. His team has extremely good start of the season. They won their first game. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Cubillas is one of the most experienced players at Santa Tecla and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 25.0ppg (#7). He also registered 16.0 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was Dominican Rep. Rayner Moquete (185-F-1990) of Quezaltepeque (#5). Moquete showcased his all-around game by recording 15 points, twelve rebounds (!!!) and eleven assists (!!!) in the last round. He was a key player of Quezaltepeque, leading his team to a 100-45 easy win against Chalchuapa (#9, 0-2). Quezaltepeque needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 1 victories and 1 lost games. The season just started for Moquete as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. Cristian Duran (201-F-1996) of Quezaltepeque - 26 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Andravious Smith (198-G/F-1995) of San Salvador - 21 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Marc Montavious (206-C-1990) of Quezaltepeque - 16 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Caleb Bowser (193-G) of Fantasmas - 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Jeremy Agosto (177-G-1997) of Cojute - 27 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Martin Ramos (171-PG-1992) of San Salvador - 21 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists 10. Michael Hinestroza (210-C-1990) of San Salvador - 11 points, 16 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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| Recap of Round 29 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Ninth-ranked Lithuanian Zalgiris (15-14) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Greek Olympiacos (21-8) in Kaunas on Thursday. The visitors from Piraeus managed to secure only two-point victory 74-72. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zalgiris. Olympiacos forced 20 Zalgiris turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Cypriot-Bulgarian forward Aleksandar Vezenkov (206-1995) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 8 rebounds. American-Azerbaijani Shaquielle McKissic (196-1990, college: Arizona St.) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Olympiacos' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Latvian Rolands Smits (207-1995) answered with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Zalgiris. Olympiacos have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Greek champion maintains first place with 21-8 record. Zalgiris at the other side dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Baskonia. Olympiacos are looking forward to face Partizan (#7) in Beograd in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Zalgiris will play on the road against Fenerbahce in Istanbul and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Important game to mention about took place in Istanbul. Tenth ranked Turkish Efes (14-15) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-ranked Spanish Real Madrid (20-9) 90-89 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. American-Turkish guard Shane Larkin (182-1992, college: Miami, FL) stepped up and scored 18 points and 8 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners and Elijah Bryant chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Bosnian swingman Dzanan Musa (205-1999, agency: BeoBasket) responded with 16 points and 5 assists. Real Madrid's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Efes maintains tenth place with 14-15 record, which they share with Valencia. Defending Spanish champion Real Madrid keeps the second position with nine games lost. Efes will play against ALBA Berlin (#17) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Madrid will play against Virtus BO (#12) in Bologna and hopes to get back on the winning track. One of the most interesting games of round 29 was a derby match between two teams from Germany. Eighteenth ranked ALBA Berlin edged host Bayern Muenchen (11-18) 76-75. Maodo Lo nailed 16 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Cassius Winston came up with 14 points and 8 assists for Bayern Muenchen in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending German champion (8-21) moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with ASVEL. Loser Bayern Muenchen keeps the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. ALBA Berlin will meet at home higher ranked Efes (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayern Muenchen will play against Milano (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no big surprises in other games of round 29: Partizan beat Anadolu Efes on the road 97-84. Monaco won against Virtus BO on its own court 81-68. Baskonia unfortunately lost to M.Tel-Aviv in Tel Aviv 79-93. Real Madrid managed to beat Milano at home 91-87. Panathinaikos defeated ASVEL on the opponent's court 86-82. Barca beat Crvena Zvezda in a home game 85-79. Fenerbahce lost to Valencia on the road 80-82. Anadolu Efes - Partizan 84-97 No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Serbian Partizan (16-13) beat 10th ranked Turkish Efes (14-15) in Istanbul 97-84 on Thursday. Partizan made 28-of-28 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. French center Mathias Lessort (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) nailed 17 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side and American-Serbian Kevin Punter (192-1993, college: Tennessee) accounted for 19 points. Partizan's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Will Clyburn (201-1990, college: Iowa St.) came up with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic (196-1994, agency: BeoBasket) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively for Efes in the defeat. Five Partizan and four Efes players scored in double figures. Partizan maintains sixth place with 16-13 record, which they share with M.Tel-Aviv. Loser Efes keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Valencia. Partizan will meet at home league's leader Olympiacos in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Efes will play against ALBA Berlin (#17) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Partizan: K.Punter 19+3reb+1ast, M.Lessort 17+7reb+1ast, Z.LeDay 16+3reb+1ast, J.Nunnally 16+4reb+1ast, A.Avramovic 14+3reb+1ast, D.Exum 9+2reb+6ast Anadolu Efes: W.Clyburn 22+8reb+2ast, E.Bryant 16+3reb+2ast, V.Micic 15+1reb+5ast, B.Dunston 10+1reb+1ast, S.Larkin 9+2reb+6ast, T.Pleiss 7+2reb Monaco - Virtus BO 81-68 Very expected game when 11th ranked Italian Virtus BO (13-16) lost on the road to fourth ranked French Monaco (19-10) 81-68 on Thursday. Monaco dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Virtus BO's 24 and made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Virtus BO 35-20 including 22 on the defensive glass. Guard Elie Okobo (191-1997) nailed 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and American swingman Jordan Loyd (193-1993, college: Indianapolis) accounted for 15 points. Serbian point guard Milos Teodosic (195-1987) came up with 10 points and 8 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) added 14 points respectively for Virtus BO in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Monaco have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Barca. Loser Virtus BO dropped to the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Monaco will meet at home Valencia (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Virtus BO will play against the league's second-placed Real Madrid and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Monaco: E.Okobo 21+5reb+5ast, J.Loyd 15+4reb+3ast, D.Hall 13+7reb, D.Motiejunas 12+2reb, A.Diallo 7+4reb+6ast, J.Brown III 6+7reb+2ast Virtus BO: J.Mickey 14+4reb+1ast, A.Abass 12+1reb, M.Teodosic 10+1reb+8ast, I.Bako 8+2reb+1ast, D.Hackett 8+1reb+4ast, M.Belinelli 8+3reb Zalgiris - Olympiacos 72-74 Ninth-ranked Lithuanian Zalgiris (15-14) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Greek Olympiacos (21-8) in Kaunas on Thursday. The visitors from Piraeus managed to secure only two-point victory 74-72. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zalgiris. Olympiacos forced 20 Zalgiris turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Cypriot-Bulgarian forward Aleksandar Vezenkov (206-1995) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 8 rebounds. American-Azerbaijani Shaquielle McKissic (196-1990, college: Arizona St.) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Olympiacos' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Latvian Rolands Smits (207-1995) answered with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Edgaras Ulanovas (199-1992) added 12 points and 6 assists in the effort for Zalgiris. Olympiacos have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Greek champion maintains first place with 21-8 record. Zalgiris at the other side dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Baskonia. Olympiacos are looking forward to face Partizan (#7) in Beograd in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Zalgiris will play on the road against Fenerbahce in Istanbul and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Olympiacos: A.Vezenkov 25+8reb+2ast, S.McKissic 18+2reb+2ast, K.Papanikolaou 8+1reb, G.Larentzakis 7+1reb, M.Fall 6+4reb+7ast, T.Walkup 3+3reb+7ast Zalgiris: R.Smits 18+6reb, T.Dimsa 17+1reb+1ast, E.Ulanovas 12+1reb+6ast, A.Butkevicius 7+6reb+3ast, I.Brazdeikis 5+3reb+3ast, L.Lekavicius 5+1reb+3ast M.Tel-Aviv - Baskonia 93-79 Everything could happen in Tel Aviv at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Israeli Maccabi Tel-Aviv and 7th ranked Spanish Baskonia had identical 15-13 record. This time Maccabi Tel-Aviv used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Vitoria 93-79 on Thursday night. Maccabi Tel-Aviv made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Maccabi Tel-Aviv outrebounded Baskonia 44-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. American point guard Wade Baldwin IV (193-1996, college: Vanderbilt) nailed 24 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import power forward Josh Nebo (206-1997, college: Texas A&M, agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 15 points and 14 rebounds. Lithuanian swingman Rokas Giedraitis (200-1992) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Darius Thompson (193-1995, college: WKU) added 17 points and 7 assists respectively for Baskonia in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Maccabi Tel-Aviv have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Partizan. Loser Baskonia dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Zalgiris. Maccabi Tel-Aviv will meet bottom-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Baskonia will play against Crvena Zvezda (#14) in Beograd and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: M.Tel-Aviv: W.Baldwin IV 24+7reb+8ast, L.Brown 17+4reb+2ast, J.Nebo 15+14reb, J.DiBartolomeo 11+1reb, B.Colson Jr. 11+9reb, J.Martin 9+3reb Baskonia: R.Giedraitis 18+7reb+2ast, D.Thompson 17+1reb+7ast, D.Hommes 12+3reb+4ast, M.Kotsar 12+9reb+2ast, M.Howard 10+2reb+1ast, V.Marinkovic 6+1reb+1ast Real Madrid - Milano 91-87 Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Italian Milano (12-16) lost on the road to second ranked Spanish Real Madrid (20-9) 91-87 on Thursday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Real Madrid made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. Bosnian swingman Dzanan Musa (205-1999, agency: BeoBasket) nailed 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Cape Verdean-Spanish center Walter Tavares (220-1992) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Puerto Rican-American point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) came up with 17 points and 8 assists and power forward Nicolo Melli (205-1991) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Milano in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending Spanish champion maintains second place with 20-9 record behind leader Olympiacos. Defending Italian champion Milano keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Real Madrid will meet Virtus BO (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Milano will play against Fenerbahce in Istanbul and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Real Madrid: D.Musa 27+5reb+3ast, W.Tavares 17+8reb, M.Hezonja 12+1ast, G.Yabusele 12+3reb, V.Poirier 6+3reb, G.Deck 6+3reb+1ast Milano: S.Napier 17+2reb+8ast, N.Melli 16+7reb+1ast, S.Tonut 14+5reb, B.Baron 14+1reb+3ast, B.Davies 10+3reb+1ast, K.Pangos 9+3reb+3ast ASVEL - Panathinaikos 82-86 The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixteenth ranked Greek Panathinaikos' (10-19) road victory over bottom-ranked French ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (8-21) 86-82 on Thursday. Panathinaikos made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. American Dwayne Bacon (201-1995, college: FSU) nailed 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and American-Cameroonian guard Paris Lee (183-1995, college: Illinois St.) accounted for 14 points and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Senegalese-French center Youssoupha Fall (221-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and guard Nando De Colo (196-1987) added 12 points and 7 assists respectively for ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Panathinaikos maintains sixteenth place with 10-19 record. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket lost eighth consecutive game. Defending French champion dropped to the bottom position with 21 games lost. They share it with ALBA. Panathinaikos will meet at home higher ranked Barca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket will play against Maccabi Tel-Aviv (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Panathinaikos: P.Lee 14+2reb+4ast, D.Williams 13+3reb+2ast, D.Bacon 13+6reb+3ast, M.Lefteris 9+3reb+1ast, M.Grigonis 9+2reb+2ast, A.Gudaitis 8+5reb ASVEL: Y.Fall 13+12reb, N.De Colo 12+1reb+7ast, A.Noua 9+4reb+1ast, D.Lighty 8+1reb+1ast, R.Obasohan 8+3reb+1ast, J.Mathews 7+1reb Barca - Crvena Zvezda 85-79 There was no surprise when 14th ranked Serbian Crvena Zvezda (12-17) lost to fourth ranked Spanish Barca (19-10) in Barcelona 79-85 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Barca looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Czech center Jan Vesely (213-1990, agency: BeoBasket) nailed 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Nikola Mirotic (208-1991) accounted for 21 points and 5 rebounds. Barca's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian point guard Facundo Campazzo (180-1991) came up with 24 points and 4 assists and center Filip Petrusev (211-2000, college: Gonzaga, agency: BeoBasket) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Crvena Zvezda in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Barca moved-up to third place, which they share with Monaco. Defending Serbian champion Crvena Zvezda keeps the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. Barca will meet Panathinaikos (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Crvena Zvezda will play against Baskonia and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Barca: J.Vesely 21+6reb+1ast, N.Mirotic 21+5reb+1ast, T.Satoransky 13+2reb+5ast, A.Abrines 12+2reb, R.Jokubaitis 8+8ast, N.Kalinic 5+3reb Crvena Zvezda: F.Campazzo 24+1reb+4ast, F.Petrusev 12+6reb+2ast, B.Bentil 11+7reb+2ast, L.Mitrovic 11+6reb+2ast, L.Vildoza 7+1ast, N.Ivanovic 6+1ast Bayern - ALBA 75-76 One of the most interesting games of round 29 was a derby match between two teams from Germany. Eighteenth ranked ALBA Berlin edged host Bayern Muenchen (11-18) 76-75. Point guard Maodo Lo (191-1992, college: Columbia) nailed 16 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side and Israeli point guard Tamir Blatt (178-1997) accounted for 10 points and 7 assists. American point guard Cassius Winston (185-1997, college: Michigan St.) came up with 14 points and 8 assists and point guard Isaac Bonga (204-1999) added 12 points respectively for Bayern Muenchen in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending German champion (8-21) moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with ASVEL. Loser Bayern Muenchen keeps the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. ALBA Berlin will meet at home higher ranked Efes (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayern Muenchen will play against Milano (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: ALBA: M.Lo 16+1reb+4ast, Y.Wetzell 11+1reb, T.Blatt 10+2reb+7ast, C.Koumadje 8+2reb, L.Sikma 6+7reb+3ast, J.Smith 6+5reb+1ast Bayern: C.Winston 14+3reb+8ast, I.Bonga 12+4reb+1ast, N.Giffey 11+1reb+1ast, C.Walden 9+1reb+2ast, V.Lucic 7+4reb, J.Wimberg 6 Valencia - Fenerbahce 82-80 There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Spanish Valencia (14-15) edged at home higher ranked Turkish Fenerbahce (17-11) 82-80 on Thursday. Montenegrin center Bojan Dubljevic (205-1991, agency: BeoBasket) nailed 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American point guard Jared Harper (180-1997, college: Auburn, agency: Verus Management) accounted for 15 points. Serbian swingman Marko Guduric (196-1995, agency: BeoBasket) came up with 23 points and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American center Johnathan Motley (208-1995, college: Baylor) added 19 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Fenerbahce in the defeat. Four Fenerbahce players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Valencia moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Anadolu Efes. Defending Turkish champion Fenerbahce keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Valencia will meet higher ranked Monaco (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fenerbahce will play against Milano and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Valencia: B.Dubljevic 18+7reb, J.Harper 15+2reb+2ast, C.Jones 9+2reb+4ast, J.Radebaugh 8+4reb+2ast, J.Webb III 8+7reb, M.Hermannsson 7+1ast Fenerbahce: M.Guduric 23+2reb+5ast, J.Motley 19+3reb+2ast, N.Hayes-Davis 11+6reb, T.Dorsey 10+1reb, S.Wilbekin 7+3reb+3ast, T.Biberovic 6+2reb Anadolu Efes - Real Madrid 90-89 Important game to mention about took place in Istanbul. Tenth ranked Turkish Efes (14-15) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-ranked Spanish Real Madrid (20-9) 90-89 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Efes made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. American-Turkish guard Shane Larkin (182-1992, college: Miami, FL) stepped up and scored 18 points and 8 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners and American swingman Elijah Bryant (196-1995, college: BYU, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Bosnian swingman Dzanan Musa (205-1999, agency: BeoBasket) responded with 16 points and 5 assists and point guard Sergio Rodriguez (191-1986) scored 14 points. Five Efes and four Real Madrid players scored in double figures. Real Madrid's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Efes maintains tenth place with 14-15 record, which they share with Valencia. Defending Spanish champion Real Madrid keeps the second position with nine games lost. Efes will play against ALBA Berlin (#17) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Real Madrid will play against Virtus BO (#12) in Bologna and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Anadolu Efes: S.Larkin 18+1reb+8ast, E.Bryant 17+6reb+3ast, W.Clyburn 15+7reb+2ast, C.Singleton 11+4reb+2ast, T.Pleiss 11+4reb, V.Micic 10+2reb+2ast Real Madrid: D.Musa 16+2reb+5ast, G.Deck 15+2reb+2ast, S.Rodriguez 14+3reb+2ast, W.Tavares 13+4reb, M.Hezonja 8+4reb+3ast, G.Yabusele 8+2reb |
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He had the game-high 27 points adding five rebounds and three assists for Real Madrid in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Milano (#13, 12-16) 91-87. Real Madrid maintains the 2nd position in Euroleague . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Real Madrid will need more victories to improve their 20-9 record. Musa turned to be Real Madrid's top player in his first season with the team. Dzanan Musa averages this season 15.5ppg. Second best performed player last round was Aleksandar Vezenkov (206-F-1995) of top-ranked Olympiacos. He is Cypriot-Bulgarian forward in his 5th season at Olympiacos. In the last game Vezenkov recorded impressive 25 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. It was enough for Olympiacos to edge the lower-ranked Zalgiris (#9, 15-14) by 2 points 74-72. Of course Olympiacos still keep the league's top spot. His team has currently 21-8 record. Vezenkov is one of the most experienced players at Olympiacos and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.2ppg (#1). He also registered 7.2 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to guard Wade Baldwin IV (193-PG-1996) of M.Tel-Aviv (#6). Baldwin IV showcased his all-around game by recording 24 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in the last round. He was a key player of M.Tel-Aviv, leading his team to a 93-79 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Baskonia (#8, 15-14). M.Tel-Aviv needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 16 victories and 13 lost games. Baldwin IV has a great season in Euroleague. After 24 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.1ppg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Youssoupha Fall (221-C-1995) of ASVEL - 13 points and 12 rebounds 5. Elie Okobo (191-G-1997) of Monaco - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Shaquielle McKissic (196-SF-1990) of Olympiacos - 18 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Josh Nebo (206-F/C-1997) of M.Tel-Aviv - 15 points and 14 rebounds 8. Shabazz Napier (185-PG-1991) of Milano - 17 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Nikola Mirotic (208-PF-1991) of Barca - 21 points and 5 rebounds 10. Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-1991) of Crvena Zvezda - 24 points and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Round 19: Ogre is defeated by Saldus in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in EYBL U16. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game of round 19 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Leader Saldus won against visiting Ogre (2-6) 63-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ogre. Ogre trailed by 24 points after 3 quarters before a 29-9 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 59-63 at the end of the game. Saldus dominated on the defensive end, holding Ogre to just 4 points in first quarter. They also forced 21 Ogre turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Reinis Hartmanis (186-2007) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals. point guard Patriks Daubaris (168-2007) helped adding 17 points. At the losing side Artur Kriukov responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Saldus (8-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. Ogre at the other side dropped to the 47th position with six games lost. They share it with RB Basket. Saldus are looking forward to face Basketbola klase (#22) in Riga in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ogre will play at home against Liepaja (#24) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. One of the most interesting games of round 19 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. The game took place in Riga where twenty sixth ranked Basketbola klase won against visiting Liepaja (5-3) 48-31. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Liepaja. It was an exceptional evening for Haralds Labalaikis who led the winners and scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Markuss Pilscikovs accounted for 6 points and 8 rebounds. Karlis Simanis (-2007) came up with 16 points and 5 rebounds for Liepaja in the defeat. Liepaja's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Basketbola klase (5-2) moved-up to twenty second place. Liepaja at the other side dropped to the twenty third position with three games lost. They share it with Yambol and Keila. Basketbola klase will play against North Atlantic (#38) in Dublin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Liepaja will play on the road against Ogre (#47) and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Liepaja between Latvian Liepaja and Irish North Atlantic. Twenty second ranked Liepaja (5-3) got a very close home victory over 44th ranked North Atlantic (3-4). Liepaja managed to escape with a 1-point win 52-51 on Friday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Karlis Simanis fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Aleksander Linder produced 10 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. North Atlantic's coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Liepaja went down to twenty third position due to points difference, which they share with Yambol and Keila. Loser North Atlantic dropped to the 38th place with four games lost. Liepaja will meet Ogre (#47) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. North Atlantic will play against Basketbola klase (#22) and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: Baltic Stars lost to undefeated Saldus on the opponent's court 67-79. Liepaja managed to outperform Rakvere in a home game 59-53. Keila recorded a loss to Ogre on the road 67-54. Keila defeated Baltic Stars on its own court 66-57. Basketbola klase beat Rakvere in Riga 54-49. Ogre lost to Baltic Stars at home 49-62. Saldus managed to outperform Keila on the opponent's court 66-52. North Atlantic managed to beat Rakvere in a home game 66-52. The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks by Matiss Ogle of North Atlantic. Saldus - Baltic Stars 79-67 Very expected game when 23th ranked British Baltic Stars (6-2) were defeated on the road by leader Latvian Saldus (8-0) 79-67 on Thursday. Saldus made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Baltic Stars turnovers. Strangely Baltic Stars outrebounded Saldus 44-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Guard Reinis Hartmanis (186-2007) fired 24 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Davis Smiltnieks chipped in 24 points and 4 assists. Nojus Zajankauskas produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and Emilis Zibuda added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Saldus. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser Baltic Stars dropped to the fourteenth position with two games lost. They share it with Pardubice and Vodno Skopje. Saldus will meet Basketbola klase (#22) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Baltic Stars will play against Rakvere (#31) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Saldus: S.Davis 24+2reb+4ast, H.Reinis 24+7reb+7ast, B.Markuss 8+5reb+2ast, D.Patriks 8+3reb+1ast, S.Rihards 7+2reb+1ast, R.Kristofers 4+2reb Baltic Stars: Z.Nojus 20+9reb+2ast, Z.Emilis 19+8reb+1ast, K.Kajus 10+12reb+1ast, K.Augustas 6+3reb+2ast, O.Asa 4+2reb+1ast, V.Oskaras 4+5reb Liepaja - Rakvere 59-53 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twenty second ranked Latvian Liepaja and 29th ranked Estonian Rakvere had identical 4-3 record. This time Liepaja used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Rakvere 59-53 on Thursday night. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Karlis Simanis (-2007) fired a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds for the winners. Girts Bilenkis chipped in 4 points and 4 assists. Rasmus Laigu produced 13 points and 6 rebounds and Oskar Vainult (-2008) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Liepaja went down to twenty third position due to points difference, which they share with Yambol and Keila. Rakvere lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the thirtieth place with four games lost. They share the position with Inter B. and IBAM. Liepaja will meet Ogre (#47) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rakvere will play against Baltic Stars (#14) in London and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Liepaja: S.Karlis 35+12reb+3ast, M.Martins 9+1reb, V.Emils 5+3reb, B.Girts 4+3reb+4ast, K.Kristers 3+2reb+1ast, B.Niks 2+2reb Rakvere: V.Oskar 14+1reb, L.Rasmus 13+6reb, U.Mathias 6+2reb+1ast, L.Aron 5+3reb, A.Riiko 4+2reb+4ast, P.Marten 4+6reb+2ast Ogre - Keila 67-54 There was an upset when higher ranked Estonian Keila (5-3) was defeated on the road by 45th ranked Latvian Ogre (2-6) 67-54 on Thursday. Ogre dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Keila's 28. Kristians Porietis fired 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Kristaps Asars chipped in 12 points and 4 steals. Four Ogre players scored in double figures. Swingman Oliver Kruus (195-2007) produced 10 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Remo Meltsas (180-2007) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Ogre went down to 47th position due to points difference, which they share with RB Basket. Loser Keila dropped to the twenty third place with three games lost. They share the position with Liepaja and Yambol. Ogre will meet at home higher ranked Liepaja (#24) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Keila will play against North Atlantic in Dublin and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ogre: E.Martins 12+3reb, Z.Ralfs 12+2reb, A.Kristaps 12+4reb+3ast, P.Valters 10+2reb+2ast, P.Kristians 8+8reb+4ast, D.Olivers 4+3reb+1ast Keila: A.Tom 11+3reb, M.Remo 11+6reb+1ast, K.Oliver 10+7reb+2ast, P.Enrico 6+5reb+2ast, M.Marten 5+5reb, A.Henri 5+3reb Keila - Baltic Stars 66-57 Everything went according to plan when twenty first ranked Estonian Keila (5-3) beat at home 23th ranked British Baltic Stars (6-2) 66-57 on Friday. Baltic Stars trailed by 16 points after 3 quarters before a 19-12 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 57-66 at the end of the game. They outrebounded Baltic Stars 42-29 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Tom Arro (180-2006) fired 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Markus Avarsalu (190-2007) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Emilis Zibuda produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and Kajus Kaskelis added 4 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Keila. Despite that victory Keila went down to twenty third position due to points difference, which they share with Liepaja and Yambol. Loser Baltic Stars dropped to the fourteenth place with two games lost. They share the position with Pardubice and Vodno Skopje. Keila will meet North Atlantic (#38) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Baltic Stars will play against Rakvere (#31) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Keila: A.Tom 22+7reb+3ast, A.Markus 15+6reb+1ast, K.Oliver 11+4reb, A.Henri 9+8reb+2ast, P.Enrico 6+4reb+4ast, M.Remo 3+6reb+3ast Baltic Stars: Z.Emilis 25+6reb, Z.Nojus 8+1ast, D.Rejus 8+3reb+1ast, V.Oskaras 5+3reb, K.Kajus 4+9reb+1ast, K.Augustas 4+2reb+3ast Saldus - Ogre 63-59 The most interesting game of round 19 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Leader Saldus won against visiting Ogre (2-6) 63-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ogre. Ogre trailed by 24 points after 3 quarters before a 29-9 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 59-63 at the end of the game. Saldus dominated on the defensive end, holding Ogre to just 4 points in first quarter. They also forced 21 Ogre turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Reinis Hartmanis (186-2007) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals. Point guard Patriks Daubaris (168-2007) helped adding 17 points. Four Saldus players scored in double figures. At the losing side Artur Kriukov responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and Martins Egle scored 6 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Saldus (8-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. Ogre at the other side dropped to the 47th position with six games lost. They share it with RB Basket. Saldus are looking forward to face Basketbola klase (#22) in Riga in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ogre will play at home against Liepaja (#24) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Saldus: H.Reinis 18+11reb+8ast, D.Patriks 17+2reb+1ast, S.Davis 11+1reb+3ast, B.Markuss 10+8reb+1ast, C.Reinis 3+4reb+3ast, P.Rio 2+1reb Ogre: K.Artur 15+10reb+3ast, L.Kristers 11+1reb, E.Martins 6+5reb+1ast, Z.Ralfs 6+1reb+1ast, P.Valters 6+2reb, A.Kristaps 4+5reb+1ast Liepaja - North Atlantic 52-51 A very close game took place in Liepaja between Latvian Liepaja and Irish North Atlantic. Twenty second ranked Liepaja (5-3) got a very close home victory over 44th ranked North Atlantic (3-4). Liepaja managed to escape with a 1-point win 52-51 on Friday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The hosts trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 17-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Liepaja forced 21 North Atlantic turnovers and outrebounded them 43-31 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Karlis Simanis (-2007) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Karlis Liepa chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Aleksander Linder produced 10 points and 6 rebounds and forward Dawid Cichocki (198-2007) added 12 points respectively for lost side. North Atlantic's coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Liepaja went down to twenty third position due to points difference, which they share with Yambol and Keila. Loser North Atlantic dropped to the 38th place with four games lost. Liepaja will meet Ogre (#47) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. North Atlantic will play against Basketbola klase (#22) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Liepaja: S.Karlis 21+12reb+3ast, L.Karlis 13+7reb+3ast, B.Girts 12+4reb, F.Matiss 3+3reb, V.Emils 2+7reb, R.Karlis 1+4reb+1ast North Atlantic: C.Dawid 12+3reb+1ast, O.Matiss 11+4reb, L.Aleksander 10+6reb+1ast, P.Grantas 8+5reb+1ast, O.Cristi 3+3reb, C.Teo 2+2reb Rakvere - Basketbola klase 49-54 There was no surprise when 29th ranked Estonian Rakvere (4-4) was defeated at home by twenty sixth ranked Latvian Basketbola klase (5-2) 54-49 on Friday. Rakvere trailed by 14 points after 3 quarters before a 20-11 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 49-54 at the end of the game. Basketbola klase dominated on the defensive end, holding Rakvere to just 6 points in third quarter. Markuss Pilscikovs fired 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Vilis Tillers chipped in 8 points and 11 rebounds. Rasmus Laigu produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and Riiko Altmae added 10 points respectively for lost side. Rakvere's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Basketbola klase moved-up to twenty second place. Rakvere lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the thirtieth position with four games lost. They share it with Inter B. and IBAM. Basketbola klase will meet North Atlantic (#38) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rakvere will play against Baltic Stars (#14) in London and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Basketbola klase: P.Markuss 11+5reb+4ast, L.Haralds 9+2reb+2ast, R.Emils 8+2reb, T.Vilis 8+11reb, J.Rodrigo 5+2ast, G.Einars 5+5reb Rakvere: L.Rasmus 11+12reb, A.Riiko 10+2reb, L.Karl 8+2reb, U.Mathias 6+3reb, P.Marten 6+4reb+2ast, P.Kevin 3+1reb Ogre - Baltic Stars 49-62 No shocking result in a game when twenty third ranked British Baltic Stars (6-2) won against on the road 45th ranked Latvian Ogre (2-6) 62-49 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Baltic Stars. Ogre managed to win second period 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Ogre to just 5 points in third quarter. Baltic Stars dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Ogre's 18. Baltic Stars forced 23 Ogre turnovers. Emilis Zibuda fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Nojus Zajankauskas chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Kristians Porietis produced 9 points and 7 rebounds and Ralfs Ziemelis added 11 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Baltic Stars moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Pardubice and Vodno Skopje. Loser Ogre dropped to the 47th position with six games lost. They share it with RB Basket. Baltic Stars will meet at home Rakvere (#31) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ogre will play against Liepaja (#24) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Baltic Stars: Z.Emilis 17+10reb+2ast, Z.Nojus 15+5reb, O.Asa 6+2ast, K.Kajus 6+6reb+3ast, V.Oskaras 6+5reb, D.Mantas 5+3reb+2ast Ogre: Z.Ralfs 11+1reb+1ast, P.Kristians 9+7reb+1ast, L.Kristers 8+3reb, E.Martins 6+1reb, A.Kristaps 5+4reb+3ast, K.Artur 5+3reb+3ast Keila - Saldus 52-66 Very expected game when 21th ranked Estonian Keila (5-3) was defeated at home by leader Latvian Saldus (8-0) 66-52 on Friday. Keila was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Saldus dominated on the defensive end, holding Keila to just 6 points in fourth quarter. Davis Smiltnieks fired 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Markuss Bruveris chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Tom Arro (180-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Enrico Peterson (175-2007) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Saldus. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser Keila dropped to the twenty third position with three games lost. They share it with Liepaja and Yambol. Saldus will meet Basketbola klase (#22) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Keila will play against North Atlantic in Dublin and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Saldus: S.Davis 24+6reb+3ast, R.Kristofers 16+2reb, B.Markuss 14+7reb+2ast, D.Patriks 6+5reb, H.Reinis 4+5reb+6ast, S.Rihards 2+1ast Keila: P.Enrico 16+5reb, A.Tom 14+11reb+4ast, A.Markus 7+4reb+1ast, K.Oliver 6+5reb, P.Robert 3+5reb+1ast, A.Henri 2+5reb+1ast Basketbola klase - Liepaja 48-31 One of the most interesting games of round 19 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. The game took place in Riga where twenty sixth ranked Basketbola klase won against visiting Liepaja (5-3) 48-31. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Liepaja. The game without a history. Basketbola klase led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Liepaja to just 4 points in second quarter and to 13 points in first half. Basketbola klase held Liepaja to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.9 percent accuracy of the winners. It was an exceptional evening for Haralds Labalaikis who led the winners and scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Markuss Pilscikovs accounted for 6 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Karlis Simanis (-2007) came up with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Karlis Roga added 8 points respectively for Liepaja in the defeat. Liepaja's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Basketbola klase (5-2) moved-up to twenty second place. Liepaja at the other side dropped to the twenty third position with three games lost. They share it with Yambol and Keila. Basketbola klase will play against North Atlantic (#38) in Dublin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Liepaja will play on the road against Ogre (#47) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Basketbola klase: L.Haralds 15+7reb, G.Einars 7+6reb, P.Markuss 6+8reb+2ast, R.Emils 6+1reb+2ast, J.Rodrigo 4, B.Markuss 4+3reb Liepaja: S.Karlis 16+5reb, R.Karlis 8+3reb, F.Matiss 3+1reb, L.Karlis 2+1reb+1ast, V.Emils 2+3reb, B.Girts 0+3reb+1ast North Atlantic - Rakvere 66-52 There was a surprise result in Dublin where 44th ranked Irish North Atlantic (3-4) defeated higher ranked Estonian Rakvere (4-4) 66-52 on Friday. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when North Atlantic's pressure prevailed and they won that period 16-8 extending their advantage to 14 points. North Atlantic outrebounded Rakvere 43-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Forward Dawid Cichocki (198-2007) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Grantas Piekus chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Rasmus Laigu produced 8 points and 11 rebounds and Marten Pere added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. North Atlantic moved-up to 38th place. Rakvere lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the thirtieth position with four games lost. They share it with Inter B. and IBAM. North Atlantic will meet at home higher ranked Basketbola klase (#22) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rakvere will play against Baltic Stars (#14) in London and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: North Atlantic: C.Dawid 19+11reb+1ast, P.Grantas 19+5reb+4ast, O.Matiss 17+8reb+2ast, L.Aleksander 7+6reb+1ast, W.Teodozjusz 4, R.Darragh 0+1reb+1ast Rakvere: P.Marten 12+5reb, L.Rasmus 8+11reb, P.Kevin 8+2reb, L.Karl 7+1reb, L.Mihkel 6+2reb, A.Riiko 4+1reb+6ast |
| EYBL U16 round 19 best performance: Karlis Simanis - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Karlis Simanis (2007) had a great game in the last round for Liepaja, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 19. The 15-year old player had a double-double of 35 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Rakvere (#35, 4-6) 59-53. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Thanks to this victory Liepaja moved-up to the 25th position in EYBL U16. Liepaja is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 5-5 record. In the team's last game Simanis had a remarkable 58.3% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. It's his second year at Liepaja and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Karlis Simanis averages this season 17.9ppg and 8.0rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young Reinis Hartmanis (186-G-2007) of Saldus. Hartmanis had a very good evening with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course Saldus cruised to a 79-67 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Baltic Stars (#9, 8-2). This victory allowed Saldus to move up to 5th position in the standings. He plays for the best team in the league and Saldus managed to win all 10 games keeping a perfect record. Hartmanis is a newcomer at Saldus, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was forward Dawid Cichocki (198-F-2007) of North Atlantic (#32). Cichocki scored 19 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of North Atlantic, leading his team to a 66-52 easy win against the lower-ranked Rakvere (#35, 4-6). The chances of North Atlantic ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 5 games, recording just four victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Cichocki could help North Atlantic to bring them higher in the standings. Cichocki has a very solid season. In 7 games in EYBL U16 he scored 9.7ppg. He also has 6.3rpg and 1.4bpg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Matiss Ogle) of North Atlantic - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Davis Smiltnieks) of Saldus - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Tom Arro (180-PG-2006) of Keila - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Emilis Zibuda) of Baltic Stars - 25 points and 6 rebounds 8. Artur Kriukov) of Ogre - 15 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Grantas Piekus) of North Atlantic - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Nojus Zajankauskas) of Baltic Stars - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Korisliiga Round 9 of Second Stage - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Sixth defeat of league's leader Kauhajoki (25-6) against third ranked Vilpas (16-15) 93-77 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kauhajoki. The game without a history. Vilpas led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 60.3 percent from the field. Vilpas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for guard Remy Abell (193-1992, college: Xavier) who led his team to a victory with 19 points. Guard Quentin Goodin (193-1997, college: Xavier, agency: Diamond Sports) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Jeffrey Crockett (201-1991, college: Texas Tech) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for Kauhajoki. Vilpas maintains third place with 16-15 record having nine points less than leader Nokia. Defending champion Kauhajoki still keeps top position with six games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Nokia who have the same record. Kauhajoki will play next round against league's leader Seagulls trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Vilpas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Kataja in Joensuu. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Seagulls as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Kauhajoki) loss. Seagulls defeated 4th placed Kotka in Helsinki 92-80. American players dominated also this game. Swingman Rene Rougeau (198-1986, college: UNLV, agency: Blacktop Management) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks for the winners and Jeffrey Carroll chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Seagulls' coach Jussi Laakso allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was guard Brandon Tabb (193-1995, college: BCU) with 22 points. Seagulls (25-6) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Kauhajoki. Kotka at the other side dropped to the fifth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Kouvot and Pyrinto. Kotka will play next round against Kouvot trying to get back on the winning streak. Seagulls will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Kauhajoki on the road. An interesting game was also a 24-point tough home defeat of 6th ranked Kouvot in a game in Kouvola versus Kataja (#5) 102-78. Tuomas Hirvonen nailed 31 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Kataja's coach Petri Virtanen felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. John Meeks came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for Kouvot in the defeat. Kataja (15-16) moved-up to fourth place. Kouvot lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Kotka and Pyrinto. Kataja will meet at home higher ranked Vilpas (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kouvot will play against Kotka and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Kobrat was beaten by Honka on the road 79-78. Nokia won against Lahti on its own court 103-95. Pyrinto unfortunately lost to Korihait in Uusikaupunki 86-91. Seagulls - Kotka 92-80 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Seagulls as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Kauhajoki) loss. Seagulls defeated 4th placed Kotka in Helsinki 92-80. The game was mostly controlled by Seagulls. Kotka was better in third quarter 23-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Seagulls brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Kotka was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated also this game. Swingman Rene Rougeau (198-1986, college: UNLV, agency: Blacktop Management) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks for the winners and swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Seagulls players scored in double figures. Seagulls' coach Jussi Laakso allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was guard Brandon Tabb (193-1995, college: BCU) with 22 points and point guard Brandon Sly (180-1996, college: ASU) scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Seagulls (25-6) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Kauhajoki. Kotka at the other side dropped to the fifth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Kouvot and Pyrinto. Kotka will play next round against Kouvot trying to get back on the winning streak. Seagulls will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Kauhajoki on the road. Top scorers: Seagulls: R.Rougeau 22+10reb+7ast, J.Carroll 14+5reb+4ast, T.Heinonen 12+4reb+1ast, O.Jarvi 11+5reb+3ast, L.Nikkarinen 10+5reb+1ast, R.Hall III 7+3reb+3ast Kotka: B.Tabb 22+2reb+1ast, J.Giles 11+4reb+1ast, R.Brown 10+6reb+3ast, J.Henttonen 9+9reb, B.Sly 9+5reb+6ast, T.Kuukkanen 9+4reb Kouvot - Kataja 78-102 An interesting game was also a 24-point tough home defeat of 6th ranked Kouvot in a game in Kouvola versus Kataja (#5) 102-78. The game was mostly controlled by Kataja. Kouvot managed to win third quarter 21-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Kouvot's players. The former international point guard Tuomas Hirvonen (181-1996) nailed 31 points and 6 assists for the winning side and American forward Galin Smith (206-1998, college: Maryland) accounted for 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Kataja's coach Petri Virtanen felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward John Meeks (198-1999, college: Charleston) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import guard Austin Butler (196, college: Charlotte) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Kouvot in the defeat. Four Kouvot players scored in double figures. Kataja (15-16) moved-up to fourth place. Kouvot lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Kotka and Pyrinto. Kataja will meet at home higher ranked Vilpas (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kouvot will play against Kotka and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Kataja: T.Hirvonen 31+2reb+6ast, G.Smith 23+12reb+2ast, T.Lommi 12+2reb+1ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 9+8reb+8ast, A.Egekeze 8+5reb+1ast, L.Sebastian 7+3ast Kouvot: J.Meeks 20+10reb+2ast, A.Butler 19+5reb+3ast, D.Taylor 17+1reb, Q.Jackson 11+5reb+1ast, M.Joel 7+5reb+2ast, J.Airenne 2+2reb+1ast Honka - Kobrat 79-78 There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked Honka (8-23) edged 10th ranked Kobrat (13-18) in Espoo 79-78 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 21-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Honka outrebounded Kobrat 43-29 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Jahlil Tripp (196-1997, college: Pacific, agency: Green Sports Management) nailed 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side and Canadian forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) accounted for 19 points and 10 rebounds. American point guard David Nichols (183-1996, college: FSU) came up with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and the former international point guard Antto Nikkarinen (185-1991, agency: Blacktop Management) added 5 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Kobrat in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Honka maintains twelfth place with 8-23 record. Kobrat lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Lahti. Honka will meet higher ranked Pyrinto (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kobrat will play against Nokia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Honka: E.Shepherd 19+10reb+1ast, J.Tripp 16+6reb+9ast, T.Kotti 11+8reb+2ast, M.Valtteri 8+4reb+3ast, C.Lindbom 7+4reb+1ast, K.Riku 6+2ast Kobrat: D.Nichols 33+1reb+4ast, C.Chukwuma 9+3reb+1ast, J.Ogunyemi 8+5reb, J.Lehtoranta 7+4reb+1ast, A.Nikkarinen 5+5reb+6ast, J.Kilpinen 4+4reb Nokia - Lahti 103-95 Rather expected game when 9th ranked Lahti (13-18) lost on the road to seventh ranked Nokia (18-13) 103-95 on Friday. Lahti trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 27-23 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 95-103 at the end of the game. American point guard Perrion Callandret (188-1995, college: Idaho) nailed 27 points for the winning side and the former international point guard Antero Lehto (185-1984) accounted for 21 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American forward Chris Clarke (196-1996, college: Texas Tech) came up with a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists and the other American import forward Karl Gamble (206-1996, college: MTSU, agency: Players Group) added 18 points and 14 rebounds respectively for Lahti in the defeat. Five Nokia and four Lahti players scored in double figures. Lahti's coach Tom Cooman rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Nokia. They maintain seventh place with 18-13 record. Loser Lahti keeps the ninth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Kobrat. Nokia will meet Kobrat (#10) in the next round. Lahti will play against Korihait and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Nokia: P.Callandret 27+4reb+2ast, J.Stove 21+5reb+2ast, A.Lehto 21+2reb+5ast, A.Herndon 13+12reb+2ast, M.Benlevi 10+7reb+4ast, B.Hugo 7+3reb+1ast Lahti: M.Ertel II 21+5reb+2ast, S.Haney 20+2reb+2ast, C.Clarke 20+11reb+12ast, K.Gamble 18+14reb, L.Eemi 5+2reb+1ast, E.Sajantila 4+1reb+2ast Korihait - Pyrinto 91-86 There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Korihait (11-20) won against 8th ranked Pyrinto (14-17) in Uusikaupunki 91-86 on Friday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Pyrinto won third quarter 26-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Korihait looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Bosnian point guard Bojan Sarcevic (190-1988) nailed 12 points and 9 assists for the winning side and American swingman Quin Cooper (197-1991, college: CRC, agency: One Motive Sports) accounted for 18 points. American forward Tylan Birts (197-1996, college: Barry) came up with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Tomas Pihlajamaki (194-2000) added 26 points respectively for Pyrinto in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Korihait maintains eleventh place with 11-20 record. Loser Pyrinto dropped to the fifth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Kotka and Kouvot. Korihait will meet higher ranked Lahti (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pyrinto will play against Honka (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Korihait: Q.Cooper 18+2reb, N.Stampley 14+6reb, B.Sarcevic 12+4reb+9ast, P.Oduro 12+7reb+1ast, M.Aalto 9+5reb+1ast, M.Barnes 8+1reb+4ast Pyrinto: T.Pihlajamaki 26+4reb+2ast, T.Birts 22+8reb+4ast, I.Smith 19+5reb+6ast, J.Lawrence 10+1reb, V.Leppanen 3+2reb+4ast, O.Heinonen 3+1reb Vilpas - Kauhajoki 93-77 Sixth defeat of league's leader Kauhajoki (25-6) against third ranked Vilpas (16-15) 93-77 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kauhajoki. The game without a history. Vilpas led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 60.3 percent from the field. Vilpas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for guard Remy Abell (193-1992, college: Xavier) who led his team to a victory with 19 points. Guard Quentin Goodin (193-1997, college: Xavier, agency: Diamond Sports) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Four Vilpas players scored in double figures. Forward Jeffrey Crockett (201-1991, college: Texas Tech) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and guard Cameron Jones (193-1989, college: NAU, agency: BIG) added 17 points in the effort for Kauhajoki. Vilpas maintains third place with 16-15 record having nine points less than leader Nokia. Defending champion Kauhajoki still keeps top position with six games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Nokia who have the same record. Kauhajoki will play next round against league's leader Seagulls trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Vilpas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Kataja in Joensuu. Top scorers: Vilpas: R.Abell 19+4reb+2ast, I.Lee 17+4reb+1ast, Q.Goodin 14+4reb+6ast, K.Feazell 13+4reb, R.Ahonen 9+3reb+5ast, R.Laine 7+1reb+1ast Kauhajoki: C.Jones 17+3reb+3ast, J.Crockett 15+11reb+1ast, S.Kaukiainen 13+4ast, D.Dixson 9+4reb+2ast, M.Patterson 6+2reb, T.Suokas 5+2ast |
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| The Fraport Skyliners Juniors Explode Displaying Offensive Show Beating BG Hessing Leitershofen 100-78 - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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The Fraport Skyliners road to the playoffs continues to be going at full throttle as they continue to play superb basketball in the stretch run. After a weak January where they lost 3 of 4 games, they found their mark in February and entered their game against Leitershofen with a 4 game winning streak. They really improved their defensive work allowing only 62 points on average against solid Bavarian clubs Coburg and Oberaching. Frankfurt continued to want to fight for home court advantage and next met 8-12 Leitershofen who were clawing to life for that last playoff spot and had a must win situation in Frankfurt's living room. Leitershofen came to Frankfurt on a roll with a 2 game winning streak having beaten the AC Wizards and Speyer. They had revamped their offense showing their explosiveness averaging 94 points in the last 2 games and best scoring this season during the 2 game span. On a mild late winter day the Fraport Skyliners Juniors welcomed BG Hessing Leitershofen and remembered their 76-70 loss against them on the road and this time showed how explosive they can be when the team comes together on offense as they displayed a offensive show winning 100-78. 'This was an important win for us. We have a nice winning streak going towards the playoffs. We played a lot of transition and shot the ball well. They switched against us, but we always adjusted well and found solutions', stressed Fraport Skyliner Junior Philipp Hadenfeldt. The guests began slow and had to play catch up basketball all night long as they couldn't come to terms with Frankfurt's explosive offense and transition. 'We didn't bring it tonight. We lacked energy all night long. We looked out of shape. They beat us on transition and the boards', stated Teachloach Pal. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors didn't waste anytime jumping all over BG Hessing Leitershofen as they led 11-0 after a few minutes. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors demonstrated their high class inside out basketball as they sprayed three's from Justin Onyejiaka (195-F-2004) and Nolan Adekunle and Jordan Samare scored inside while Adekunle also added a lay in. On defense The Fraport Skyliners Juniors played hard nosed while being aggressive and forcing the guests to countless turnovers. Ex Giessen guard Lucas Mayer finally got BG Hessing Leitershofen on the board with a runner at the 6,07 minute mark. The guests finally calmed down and before The Fraport Skyliners Juniors knew it they were only leading 18-15. BG Hessing Leitershofen attacked the rim more getting buckets from Stjepan Lopalovic, Mayer and Pal. Pal But the Fraport Skyliners Juniors found back to their offensive rhythm closing out the first quarter with a 10-1 run to lead comfortably 28-16. In the run The Fraport Skyliners Juniors continued to shine on offense getting a lay in from Samare and trey from Adekunle while 3 and D specialist Bennet Schubert nailed free throws. Frankfurt continued to defend with a high intensity forcing turnovers and getting easy baskets. 'They slept at the start, but then found their rhythm. We reacted well against their defense and always had solutions which helped us have the big lead after one quarter', stressed Philipp Hadenfeldt. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors shot 53% from the field and 56% from outside and had 8 rebounds and 4 turnovers while BG Hessing Leitershofen shot 46% from the field and 20% from outside and had 7 rebounds and 8 turnovers. In the second quarter The Fraport Skyliners Juniors continued to keep the lead by double digits, but let up a bit at the end allowing the guests to trail only by 6 points at the break. Hadenfeldt and 2017 NBBL champion Mario Vazquez traded baskets as Frankfurt led 28-20. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors continued to execute well getting baskets from Alvin Oniya and a trey from Jordan Samare while the guests also executed soundly with a lay in from German Marc Kaufeld who is in his 10th season with BG Hessing Leitershofen and a trey from Lewis Londene who is in his seventh season with the team, but The Fraport Skyliners Juniors still led 33-27. Then came possibly the prettiest play of the game as Bennet Schubert made an incredible save of the ball that resulted in an assist as the ball went straight to Philipp Hadenfeldt who dropped a three for the 36-27 advantage. 'I was a bit surprised the ball came to me. That was a big play form him. He is known to make the hustle plays', said Philipp Hadenfeldt. BG Hessing Leitershofen continued to chip away at the Frankfurt lead getting some big baskets from Mayer who supplied the nifty finger tip role and an offensive rebound and put back by Pal cutting the Frankfurt lead to 39-34. Frankfurt got key baskets inside by Samare and Alex Richardson who finally scored as he had misfortune early on missing easy shots inside. Pal scored on the buzzer after getting a beautiful shovel pass form Mayer on the penetration, but The Fraport Skyliners Juniors still led 42-36. 'Samare is a good weapon for us. He showed his inside out game. When he can use his pick and pop game, it is really hard to defend. He carried us', commented Philipp Hadenfeldt. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors shot 75% from the field and 41% from the three point line and had 19 rebounds and 7 turnovers while BG Hessing Leitershofen shot 48% from the field and 17% from the three point line and had 17 rebounds and 11 turnovers. In the third quarter the Fraport Skyliners Juniors found back to their explosive offense scoring 30 points while buckling down on defense and allowing only 17 points as they led 72-53 after 30 minutes. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors broke free with a 7-0 run to lead 49-36 lead. In the run Frankfurt got support from Hadenfeldt with another trey while Samare and Richardson continued to dominate the paint area with lay in's. BG Hessing Leitershofen was rushing their offensive sets and were stopped 5 times before Vazquez finally broke the ice at the 7,28 minute mark for the first Leitershofen field goal. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors continued to execute well on their set play and just crushed the guests on transition as Onyejaika scored back to back on transition and Samare made a dunk and Hadenfeldt a trey. But Frankfurt couldn't make any ground as BG Hessing Leitershofen stayed with them getting key baskets Vazquez and Mayer to trail 58-46. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors were able to up their lead a bit more as they got key three's from Samare and Hadenfeldt while upping their defensive intensity and being more disruptive. The guests got a Nino Tomic three pointer and off balance jumper from Mayer, but couldn't muster much more as they trailed 72-53 after 30 minutes. 'We played good inside out basketball. They switched a lot and we were able to take advantage of the mismatches', said Philipp Hadenfeldt. 'We couldn't find a good offensive rhythm and they really hurt us on transition', stated Teachloach Pal. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors shot 45% from the field and 42% form the parking lot and had 30 rebounds and 11 turnovers while BG Hessing Leitershofen shot 45% from the field and 25% from the parking lot and had 26 rebounds and 20 turnovers. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors continued to score easily on offense pouring home 28 points in the fourth quarter, but also allowed BG Hessing Leitershofen to score 25 points, but overall had a big enough lead that that didn't effect the score. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors began with a 8-2 run to lead 80-55 as Nolan Adekunle supplied most of the damage with 7 points as his hot outside shooting and athleticism was too much to handle for BG Hessing Leitershofen. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors continued to get the ball inside and use the mismatches to their favor as Richardson scored twice as Frankfurt led 86-58. The game was more as decided as The Fraport Skyliners Juniors lost some concentration and allowed the guests to sneak out on a 14-3 run to cut Frankfurt's lead to 89-72. In the run BG Hessing Leitershofen got massive support from Pal who scored 7 points while Londene hit a three pointer and Meo Martin made an offensive rebound and put back. But The Fraport Skyliners Juniors didn't play around anymore and closed out the game well with a 11-6 run. Dragon Crnjac added 5 points and Schubert a lay in 'When you lead by so much your concentration tends to go down even if you don't want it to. They hit some three's even if they aren't the best three point shooting team', said Philipp Hadenfeldt. 'Frankfurt thought the game was over early. You always have to fight until the buzer and that is what we did. We attacked the rim more which helped us in our comeback', stated Teathloach Pal. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors had 5 guys in double figures as Justin Onyejiaka scored 21 points. Jordan Samare added 20 points and Nolan Adekunle 17 points while BG Hessing Leitershofen were led by Lucas Mayer Teachloach Pal with 18 points a piece. The Fraport Skyliners Juniors shot 45% from the field and 36% from outside and had 37 rebounds and 13 turnovers while BG Hessing Leitershofen shot 50% from the field and 34% from outside and had 37 rebounds and 27 turnovers. |
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| Miguel Gonzalez claims Guatemalan Liga Metropolitana Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 32-year old swingman had a double-double of 29 points and eleven rebounds, while his team outclassed Delfines (#6, 1-3) with 47-point margin 96-49. Halcones is placed at 3rd position in Guatemalan Liga Metropolitana. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Halcones will need more victories to improve their 2-1 record. In the team's last game Gonzalez had a remarkable 85.7% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Halcones and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Gonzalez has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (3rd best: 21.0ppg), rebounds (4th best: 8.5rpg) and averages solid 7.0spg and 76.5% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another Halcones' star - young point guard David Monterroso (180-PG-1979). Monterroso impressed basketball fans with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Of course together with Gonzalez he helped Halcones with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Delfines (#6, 1-3) 96-49. This victory allowed Halcones to move up to 3rd position in the standings. His team's 2-1 record is not bad at all. Monterroso is well-known by Halcones fans and together with Miguel Gonzalez they both established positions among team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 23.0ppg (#1). He also registered 7.0 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was Luis Perez (191-F-1997) of second-ranked Forza. Perez showcased his all-around game by recording 14 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. He was a key player of Forza, leading his team to a 91-45 easy win against the lower-ranked Dark Knights (#5, 1-3). Forza needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 2 victories and 1 lost game. Perez has a great season in Guatemala. After only 3 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 7.7rpg (7th best) and assists with 2.3apg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Dilan Castillo (2003) of Forza - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Pablo Gonzalez (194-G/F-1989) of Halcones - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Enrique Samayoa (196-PF-1982) of Villa Nueva - 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 7. E Ruiz) of Forza - 9 points and 4 rebounds 8. Carlos Sandoval (2000) of Villa Nueva - 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Diego Villagran (SG-1993) of Forza - 11 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Luke Garrison) of Jaguares - 15 points and 11 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Promotiedivisie Round 19: Utrecht defeat Noordkop in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Tenth-ranked Noordkop (6-9) gave a tough game to second ranked Utrecht (13-3) on Saturday. Utrecht managed to secure only three-point victory 74-71. However their fans expected much easier game. Utrecht have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain second place with 13-3 record having four points less than leader Lokomotief. Noordkop at the other side keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. Utrecht are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Apolloheat (#12) in Amsterdam in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Noordkop will play against Attacus and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Promotiedivisie top team - Lokomotief (16-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Scylla (7-11) in Groningen 94-64. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Lokomotief. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-1 record. Scylla lost their seventh game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Leiden 2. Lokomotief will play against CobraNova (#4) in Leidschendam in the next round. Scylla will play on the road against Uitsmijters (#3) in Almelo and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Leiden was also quite interesting. Third ranked Uitsmijters (11-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Leiden (7-11). Uitsmijters defeated Leiden 82-66 on Saturday. Uitsmijters maintains third place with 11-7 record having four points less than leader Lokomotief. Leiden lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Scylla. Uitsmijters will meet at home Scylla (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Leiden will play against De Groene in Groningen and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: bottom-ranked Apolloheat were destroyed by Grasshoppers on the opponent's court 72-51. Attacus unfortunately lost to De Groene in a home game 82-96. Dreamfields D. were rolled over CobraNova on the road 51-74. Grasshoppers - Apolloheat 72-51 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked Apolloheat's (2-16) road loss to eleventh ranked Grasshoppers (6-11) 51-72 on Saturday. Grasshoppers maintains eleventh place with 6-11 record. Apolloheat lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Grasshoppers will meet higher ranked Dolphins (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Apolloheat will play against the league's second-placed Utrecht (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Attacus - De Groene 82-96 The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked De Groene's (8-8) road victory over 10th ranked Attacus (7-10) 96-82 on Saturday. De Groene moved-up to sixth place. Loser Attacus dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. De Groene will meet at home Leiden (#8) in the next round. Attacus will play against Noordkop and hope to secure a win. Leiden 2 - Uitsmijters 66-82 The game in Leiden was also quite interesting. Third ranked Uitsmijters (11-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Leiden (7-11). Uitsmijters defeated Leiden 82-66 on Saturday. Uitsmijters maintains third place with 11-7 record having four points less than leader Lokomotief. Leiden lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Scylla. Uitsmijters will meet at home Scylla (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Leiden will play against De Groene in Groningen and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Utrecht - Noordkop 74-71 Tenth-ranked Noordkop (6-9) gave a tough game to second ranked Utrecht (13-3) on Saturday. Utrecht managed to secure only three-point victory 74-71. However their fans expected much easier game. Utrecht have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain second place with 13-3 record having four points less than leader Lokomotief. Noordkop at the other side keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. Utrecht are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Apolloheat (#12) in Amsterdam in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Noordkop will play against Attacus and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. CobraNova - Dreamfields D. 74-51 Everything could happen in Leidschendam at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked CobraNova and 4th placed Dolphins had identical 9-7 record. This time CobraNova used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from 74-51 on Saturday night. CobraNova (10-7) moved-up to fourth place. Loser Dolphins dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. CobraNova will meet league's leader Lokomotief in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dolphins will play against Grasshoppers (#11) and hope to secure a win. Scylla - Lokomotief 64-94 Promotiedivisie top team - Lokomotief (16-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Scylla (7-11) in Groningen 94-64. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Lokomotief. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-1 record. Scylla lost their seventh game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Leiden 2. 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| SPB 2023 - Detrek Browning (ex Sindri) joins CAN Oruro - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He played last season at Sindri in Icelandic D1 league. In 28 games he was the best scorer with impressive 28.2ppg and averaged 5.7rpg, 3.8apg and 2.2spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week (4 times). He has played also professionally in Ireland (Killorglin), Lithuania and Portugal (Queluz). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Portuguese Proliga Group South in 2021. Browning was voted to Eurobasket.com Portuguese Proliga All-Imports Team in 2021. He graduated from Francis Marion University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. |
| Best players of Icelandic Subway League round 20 - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 32-year old shooting guard had the game-high 34 points adding seven rebounds and six assists for Valur in his team's victory, helping them to beat IR (#11, 4-16) 102-97. Valur maintains the 2nd position in Icelandic Subway League. They are still close to the very top. Valur would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 16-4 record. In the team's last game Bertone had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 10 attempts. It's his second year at Valur and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Pablo Bertone averages this season 15.8ppg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Greek center Gaios Skordilis (207-C-1987, agency: Diamond Sports) of Grindavik. Skordilis impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds. Of course Grindavik cruised to a 112-103 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Breidablik (#9, 8-12). Grindavik's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 10-10 record is not bad and everything may still change. Skordilis is a newcomer at Grindavik and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Keyshawn Woods (192-SG-1996) of Tindastoll (#5). Woods got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. He went also for seven rebounds . Despite Woods' great performance Tindastoll lost 90-93 to slightly lower-ranked Thor Thorl (#7, 9-11). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Tindastoll needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 11 victories and 9 lost games. Woods has a great season in Iceland. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.8ppg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Taylor Johns (201-F-1994) of IR - 14 points, 23 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Olafur Olafsson (194-G-1990) of Grindavik - 30 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Nicolas Richotti (183-PG-1986) of Njardvik - 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Dee Davis (178-PG-1993) of Haukar - 29 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Adama Darboe (190-G-1986) of Stjarnan - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Antonio Williams (183-PG-1997) of KR - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Vinnie Shahid (180-PG-1998) of Thor Thorl - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Subway League Round 20: Thor Thorl edge Tindastoll by three points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 20 in the Subway League took place in Thorlakshofn. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Tindastoll (11-9) to seventh ranked Thor Thorl (9-11) 93-90 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Tindastoll. Tindastoll was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 28-27 charge of Thor Thorl, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) who scored 23 points and 9 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). International swingman Styrmir Thrastarson (200-2001, college: Davidson, agency: Blacktop Management) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. American Keyshawn Woods (192-1996, college: Ohio St.) produced 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the guests. Thor Thorl maintains seventh position with 9-11 record. Tindastoll at the other side keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. Thor Thorl are looking forward to face Stjarnan (#8) on the road in the next round. Tindastoll will play against KR and is hoping to win this game. Leader Njardvik delivered the seventeenth victory. This time they crushed 12th ranked KR (4-16) 120-101 in Reykjavik. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KR. Argentinian-Italian point guard Nicolas Richotti (183-1986) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 7 assists. Dedrick Basile contributed with 28 points and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St., agency: Players Group) replied with 25 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for KR. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Njardvik (17-3) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position. KR at the other side stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. They share the position with IR. Njardvik will play against league's second-placed Valur in Reykjavik in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. KR will play on the road against Tindastoll (#5) in Sauoarkrokur and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Kopavogur was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Grindavik (10-10) played at the court of 8th ranked Breidablik (8-12). Grindavik managed to secure a 9-point victory 112-103 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of Olafur Olafsson who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Grindavik's coach Johann Olafsson used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Julio De Assis responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Grindavik have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 10-10 record. Breidablik lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Stjarnan. Grindavik will meet at home higher ranked Haukar (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Breidablik will play against Hottur (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 20 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Stjarnan was defeated by Haukar in Hafnarfjordur 99-86. Valur beat IR at home 102-97. Keflavik won against Hottur on the opponent's court 89-84. The best stats of 20th round was 14 points and 12 rebounds by Nemanja Knezevic of Hottur. KR - Njardvik 101-120 Leader Njardvik delivered the seventeenth victory. This time they crushed 12th ranked KR (4-16) 120-101 in Reykjavik. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KR. KR was ahead by 4 points at the halftime before a 71-48 second half run of Njardvik. Argentinian-Italian point guard Nicolas Richotti (183-1986) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 7 assists. American point guard Dedrick Basile (178-1994, college: CSUB) contributed with 28 points and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St., agency: Players Group) replied with 25 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and Finnish guard Aapeli Alanen (201-1996, agency: Blacktop Management) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for KR. 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. Njardvik (17-3) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position. KR at the other side stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. They share the position with IR. Njardvik will play against league's second-placed Valur in Reykjavik in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. KR will play on the road against Tindastoll (#5) in Sauoarkrokur and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: KR: A.Williams 25+3reb+3ast, J.Tamulis 20+2reb, A.Alanen 17+6reb+7ast, T.Finnbogason 17+4reb+1ast, A.Thorvaldur 8+2reb+1ast, B.Fitzpatrick 8+3reb Njardvik: D.Basile 28+3reb+4ast, N.Richotti 28+3reb+7ast, M.Matasovic 20+7reb, L.Rasio 18+9reb+1ast, M.Baginski 8+3reb+3ast, L.Gunnarsson 8+1reb+1ast Haukar - Stjarnan 99-86 There was no surprise in Hafnarfjordur where 9th ranked Stjarnan (8-12) was defeated by fourth ranked Haukar (13-7) 99-86 on Thursday. The game was mostly controlled by Haukar. Stjarnan managed to win third quarter 31-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Haukar won last quarter 22-10. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Dee Davis (178-1993, college: Xavier) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 4 assists and the former international guard Hilmar Henningsson (195-2000) who added 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. Danish guard Adama Darboe (190-1986, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 25 points and 8 assists and Swedish William Gutenius (206-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Haukar and four Stjarnan players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Haukar moved-up to third place, which they share with Keflavik. Loser Stjarnan dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Breidablik. Haukar will meet Grindavik (#6) on the road in the next round. Stjarnan will play against Thor Thorl and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Stjarnan: A.Darboe 25+3reb+8ast, W.Gutenius 12+10reb+4ast, D.Jonsson 12+1reb+3ast, H.Baeringsson 10+3reb+1ast, I.Kristjan 9+2reb, J.Fridrik 7+6reb Haukar: D.Davis 29+2reb+4ast, G.Orri 19+5reb+2ast, H.Henningsson 19+4reb+5ast, N.Giga 13+11reb+1ast, D.Mortensen 10+2reb+4ast, D.Halldorsson 6+4reb+2ast Valur - IR 102-97 No shocking result in a game in Reykjavik where second ranked Valur (16-4) defeated 11th ranked IR (4-16) 102-97 on Thursday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 5 points. Valur looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian-Italian Pablo Bertone (190-1990, college: FAU, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Kristofer Acox (198-1993, college: Furman) who added 22 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. American forward Taylor Johns (201-1994, college: UC Riverside, agency: Slash Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 23 rebounds and 5 assists and Estonian guard Martin Paasoja (190-1993, agency: Helping Ballers) scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Valur have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 16-4 record behind leader Njardvik. IR lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 16 games lost. They share the position with KR. Valur will meet league's leader Njardvik on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. IR will play against Keflavik (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: IR: M.Paasoja 22+7reb+8ast, C.Pryor 19+16reb+1ast, H.Hjalmarsson 18+3reb+2ast, T.Johns 14+23reb+5ast, R.Bragason 10+3reb+3ast, C.Fridrik 9+2reb Valur: P.Bertone 34+7reb+6ast, K.Acox 22+11reb+2ast, C.Lawson 14+9reb+3ast, H.Stefansson 11+15reb+2ast, K.Jonsson 10+8reb+6ast, O.Pavlovic 7+2reb Hottur - Keflavik 84-89 Very expected game in Egilsstadir where 10th ranked Hottur (7-13) was defeated by third ranked Keflavik (13-7) 89-84 on Thursday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 31-26. But Hottur won second period 21-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Lithuanian center Dominykas Milka (203-1992, college: St.Rose, NY) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican guard Eric Ayala (196-1999, college: Maryland) who added 15 points during the contest. American guard Tim Guers (190-1996, college: St.Anselm, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 19 points and 7 assists and Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Knezevic (205-1987) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Five Keflavik and four Hottur players scored in double figures. Hottur's coach Einar Johannsson rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Keflavik maintains third position with 13-7 record having four points less than leader Njardvik, which they share with Haukar. Hottur lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. Keflavik will meet IR (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hottur will play against Breidablik in Kopavogur and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hottur: B.Alberts 21+3reb+2ast, T.Guers 19+3reb+7ast, N.Knezevic 14+12reb+1ast, A.Asgeirsson 12+5reb, O.Trotter 8+2reb+4ast, M.Karlovic 8+3reb+3ast Keflavik: H.Hermannsson 19+1reb+2ast, E.Ayala 15+4reb+3ast, D.Okeke 13+4reb+3ast, I.Maric 13+5reb, D.Milka 12+12reb+3ast, V.Valsson 6+6ast Breidablik - Grindavik 103-112 The game in Kopavogur was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Grindavik (10-10) played at the court of 8th ranked Breidablik (8-12). Grindavik managed to secure a 9-point victory 112-103 on Friday. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 32-15. But Breidablik won second period 28-24. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Grindavik made 20-of-20 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Grindavik outrebounded Breidablik 46-29 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Olafur Olafsson (194-1990) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and Greek center Gaios Skordilis (207-1987, agency: Diamond Sports) who added 24 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) during the contest. Grindavik's coach Johann Olafsson used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Angolan-Spanish forward Julio De Assis (203-1992) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls St.) scored 19 points and 7 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Grindavik have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 10-10 record. Breidablik lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Stjarnan. Grindavik will meet at home higher ranked Haukar (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Breidablik will play against Hottur (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Breidablik: J.De Assis 23+7reb+1ast, E.Richardson 21+4reb+5ast, J.Smith 19+4reb+7ast, D.Thomas 16+5reb+4ast, A.Hrafnsson 11+2reb+1ast, C.Ladine 7+4reb+1ast Grindavik: O.Olafsson 30+12reb+5ast, G.Skordilis 24+13reb+6ast, D.Pitts 23+6reb+7ast, K.Gylfason 12+1reb+3ast, Z.Vrkic 11+7reb+3ast, G.Bragi 7+3reb Thor Thorl - Tindastoll 93-90 The most exciting game of round 20 in the Subway League took place in Thorlakshofn. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Tindastoll (11-9) to seventh ranked Thor Thorl (9-11) 93-90 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Tindastoll. Tindastoll was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 28-27 charge of Thor Thorl, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) who scored 23 points and 9 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). International swingman Styrmir Thrastarson (200-2001, college: Davidson, agency: Blacktop Management) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. Four Thor Thorl players scored in double figures. American Keyshawn Woods (192-1996, college: Ohio St.) produced 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and the former international point guard Sigtryggur Bjornsson (180-1993, college: St.Mary's) added 21 points respectively for the guests. Thor Thorl maintains seventh position with 9-11 record. Tindastoll at the other side keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. Thor Thorl are looking forward to face Stjarnan (#8) on the road in the next round. Tindastoll will play against KR and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Tindastoll: K.Woods 34+7reb+3ast, S.Bjornsson 21+3reb+2ast, T.Badmus 9+6reb+3ast, A.Drungilas 7+11reb+2ast, P.Birgisson 5+4reb+3ast, R.Agustsson 5+3reb Thor Thorl: V.Shahid 23+4reb+9ast, S.Thrastarson 20+8reb+2ast, J.Semple 16+9reb+1ast, D.Agustsson 11+4reb+1ast, T.Tomas 8+4reb+1ast, F.Lampropoulos 8+7reb+6ast |
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| Indonesian IBL round 34 best performance: Cameron Coleman (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 30-year old player had a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Bumi Borneo (#7, 10-9) 86-77. Bima Perkasa is placed at 5th position in Indonesian IBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Bima Perkasa will need more victories to improve their 13-6 record. In the team's last game Coleman had a remarkable 63.6% from 2-point range. He turned to be Bima Perkasa's top player in his first season with the team. Former York College, NE star has very solid stats this year. Coleman is in league's top in points (4th best: 20.9ppg) and averages impressive 55.3% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Randy Bell (193-PG-1998) of Bumi Borneo. Bell had a very good evening with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as Bumi Borneo lost that game 77-86 to slightly higher-ranked Bima Perkasa (#5, 13-6). Bumi Borneo managed to keep the same 7th spot in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 10-9 record is not bad and everything may still change. Bell is well-known at Bumi Borneo and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.5ppg (#2). He also registered 6.6 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Shavar Newkirk (179-PG-1996) of NSH (#13). Newkirk scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Despite Newkirk's great performance NSH lost 68-75 to the higher-ranked Satria Muda (#1, 16-1). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. NSH can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 5-14 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Newkirk has individually a great season in Indonesia. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.7ppg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Dame Diagne (197-PF-2005) of Indonesia P. - 22 points and 17 rebounds 5. Hardianus Hardianus (175-PG-1992) of Satria Muda - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Cameron Ridley (206-C/F-1993) of Bumi Borneo - 10 points and 6 rebounds 7. David Haye (183-C-1994) of Evos Bogor - 14 points and 7 rebounds 8. Prince Williams (195-G-1992) of WBS - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Agus Salim (197-C-1997) of Rans Pik - 10 points and 11 rebounds 10. Muhamad Aziz (186-G-1996) of Satria Muda - 14 points and 7 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| SMAN 3 Kupang clinch Honda DBL 2022/23 title - by Eurobasket News |
| SMAN 3 Kupang clinched Honda DBL 2022/23 title. They overcame SMA Giovanni Kupang with a final score of 50-37. SMAN 3 Kupang and was able to reclaim its throne for three consecutive seasons. Jeremy Raymond Rianto was named MVP of the Finals. He top-scored for the winners with 31 points. |
| IBL Round 35: Pelita Jaya edge Dewa United by two points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 35 in the IBL took place in Jakarta. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th placed Dewa United (14-5) to third ranked Pelita Jaya (16-2) 96-94 on Friday evening. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Dominique Sutton (193-1986, college: NCCU) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Hendrick Yonga (183-2002) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Pelita Jaya's coach Djordje Jovicic used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 24 rebounds for the guests. Pelita Jaya have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Prawira. Dewa United at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Leader Satria Muda delivered the seventeenth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Rans Pik (12-6) 67-58 in Gor Merpati. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rans Pik. The former international point guard Widyanta-Putra Teja (180-1997) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 5 rebounds. Laurentius Oei contributed with 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Roscoe Smith (206-1991, college: UNLV) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds for Rans Pik. Rans Pik's coach Christopher Daleo rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Satria Muda. Defending champion maintains first place with 17-1 record. Rans Pik at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Thirteenth-ranked NSH (5-14) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Bima Perkasa (13-6) in Sakti on Saturday. Bima Perkasa managed to secure only two-point victory 74-72. However their fans expected much easier game. It was a great evening for Cameron Coleman who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Shavar Newkirk responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bima Perkasa moved-up to fifth place. Loser NSH keeps the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Evos Bogor. Other games of round 35 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Hangtuah defeated Satya Wacana in Jakarta 66-64. Evos Bogor was smashed by Prawira at home 50-84. Pacific Caesar lost to Tangerang on the opponent's court 57-62. Satya Wacana - Hangtuah 64-66 There was no surprise in Salatiga where 16th ranked Satya Wacana (2-17) was edged by eleventh ranked Hangtuah (7-12) 66-64 on Friday. It was a great evening for American guard Ronnie Boyce III (191-1995, college: USF, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. Daniel Wenas (190-1992) helped adding 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Shemar Johnson (204-1996, college: Stillman) responded with 24 points and 7 rebounds and guard Maikel Baliba (188) scored 9 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hangtuah moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Bali Utd. Loser Satya Wacana stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. They share it with Pacific Caesar. Top scorers: Hangtuah: R.Boyce III 24+15reb+3ast, D.Joseph 11+3reb, D.Wenas 8+5reb+4ast, M.Jayadiwangsa 7+5reb+1ast, G.Gunawan 4+3reb+1ast, S.Neno 4+4reb+2ast Satya Wacana: S.Johnson 24+7reb, B.Maikel 9+1reb+2ast, B.Ignatio 9, M.Lindsay 6+4reb, T.Saputro 5+1reb, B.Calvin 4+7reb+1ast Pelita Jaya - Dewa United 96-94 The most exciting game of round 35 in the IBL took place in Jakarta. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th placed Dewa United (14-5) to third ranked Pelita Jaya (16-2) 96-94 on Friday evening. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Dominique Sutton (193-1986, college: NCCU) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Hendrick Yonga (183-2002) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Pelita Jaya's coach Djordje Jovicic used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 24 rebounds and the former international forward Kaleb Gemilang (184-1991) added 28 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pelita Jaya have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Prawira. Dewa United at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Top scorers: Pelita Jaya: D.Sutton 24+12reb+3ast, D.Wiggins 16+2reb+3ast, Y.Hendrick 15+5reb+7ast, A.Muhamad 14+8reb+2ast, S.Yesaya 9+4reb+5ast, M.Wicaksono 8+5reb+2ast Dewa United: K.Gemilang 28+4reb+1ast, A.Johnson 19+24reb+2ast, X.Prawiro 14+3reb+4ast, R.Azzaryan Pradhitya 13+6reb+6ast, K.Baskoro 6+2reb+1ast, F.Purwoko 5+1reb Bima Perkasa - NSH 74-72 Thirteenth-ranked NSH (5-14) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Bima Perkasa (13-6) in Sakti on Saturday. Bima Perkasa managed to secure only two-point victory 74-72. However their fans expected much easier game. Bima Perkasa outrebounded NSH 50-37 including a 22-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Nuke Saputra (177-1995) helped adding 17 points and 5 rebounds. American point guard Shavar Newkirk (179-1996, college: St.Joseph's) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds and Fachrul Asyam (185-1997) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bima Perkasa moved-up to fifth place. Loser NSH keeps the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Evos Bogor. Top scorers: Bima Perkasa: C.Coleman 21+12reb+4ast, N.Saputra 17+5reb+2ast, F.Ikram 12+6reb+2ast, S.Argus 5+7reb, L.Victory 5+1reb+1ast, S.Samuel 5+3reb NSH: S.Newkirk 30+11reb+3ast, A.Fachrul 10+7reb, J.Panagan 9+3reb+3ast, V.Sanjaya 7+2reb, R.Aprilian 5+5reb+1ast, M.Sedek Basik 4+3reb Evos Bogor - Prawira 50-84 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Prawira (16-2) smashed on the road 13th ranked Evos Bogor (5-14) 84-50 on Saturday. They outrebounded Evos Bogor 44-31 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Evos Bogor's players. It was a great evening for Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. The former international point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) helped adding 20 points. American forward Andre Jackson (199-1994, college: Bowie St., agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) responded with 8 points and 7 rebounds and American-Jamaican center David Haye (183-1994, college: SUNY Delhi) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Prawira. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Pelita Jaya. Evos Bogor lost their third game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with NSH. Top scorers: Prawira: B.Francis 22+13reb+12ast, Y.Saputera 20+4reb+1ast, A.Moh 11+5reb+2ast, G.Muhammad 9+6reb, M.Guntara 7+1reb+2ast, P.Wiguna 7+5reb Evos Bogor: D.Haye 9+3reb+2ast, T.Hendra 8+3reb+1ast, A.Jackson 8+7reb+1ast, C.Manuputty 7+3reb+3ast, H.Padre 6+2reb+2ast, C.Adrian 4+3reb+1ast Tangerang - Pacific Caesar 62-57 Rather expected game when 15th ranked Pacific Caesar (2-17) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Tangerang (6-12) 62-57 on Saturday. It was a great evening for American Tyron Criswell (192-1994, college: Nevada) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jamaican-American center Anthony Allen (210-1992, college: OK State) helped adding 11 points and 11 rebounds. British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Gregorio Wibowo (182-1995) scored 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tangerang. They maintain twelfth place with 6-12 record. Pacific Caesar lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Satya Wacana. Top scorers: Tangerang: T.Criswell 15+11reb, M.Fabio 12+5reb+1ast, A.Allen 11+11reb, D.Ray 8+2reb+3ast, R.Teddy 5+3reb, M.Nikholas 5+2reb+2ast Pacific Caesar: M.Williams 18+13reb, C.Barnes 11+4reb, P.Aven 7+3reb+4ast, D.Daffa 7+3reb, W.Gregorio 6+5reb+5ast, W.Boby 5+3reb Rans Pik - Satria Muda 58-67 Leader Satria Muda delivered the seventeenth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Rans Pik (12-6) 67-58 in Gor Merpati. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rans Pik. The former international point guard Widyanta-Putra Teja (180-1997) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Laurentius Oei (195-1994) contributed with 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Roscoe Smith (206-1991, college: UNLV) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds and Jamaican-American Akeem Scott (180-1983, college: High Point) added 9 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Rans Pik. Rans Pik's coach Christopher Daleo rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Satria Muda. Defending champion maintains first place with 17-1 record. Rans Pik at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Top scorers: Satria Muda: W.Teja 16+5reb+3ast, J.Kokodiputra 14+3reb+1ast, L.Oei 10+7reb+2ast, H.Hardianus 8+4reb+2ast, E.Antoni 6+4reb+1ast, A.Seputra 5+6reb+2ast Rans Pik: R.Smith 11+15reb+2ast, D.Nuban 9+1reb, A.Scott 9+6reb+1ast, V.Wuwungan 7+2reb+1ast, F.Minallah 6+5reb+1ast, F.Alexander 4+2reb+1ast |
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game of round 20 was a home defeat of second-ranked Al Shorta (15-3) to first ranked Al Naft (16-2) 77-71 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Naft have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 16-2 record. Al Shorta at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. The game between Top Four teams took place in Kirku. Their close opponent host Ghaz Al-Shamal (9-12) was smashed by third ranked Dijlah (12-7) 104-53. Despite that victory Dijlah went down to fourth position due to points difference. Ghaz Al-Shamal lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with 12 games lost. The game between Top Four teams took place in Zakho. Second ranked host Zakho (15-5) defeated their close opponent Al Shorta (15-3) 76-71. Zakho have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-5 record behind leader ADSC which they share with defeated Al Shorta. Loser Al Shorta keeps the second place with three games lost. In the last two games of round 20 Dijlah destroyed Nift Al-Shamal on the opponent's court 101-49. Zakho managed to outperform Dijlah in a home game 45-41. Ghaz Al-Shamal - Dijlah 53-104 The game between Top Four teams took place in Kirku. Their close opponent host Ghaz Al-Shamal (9-12) was smashed by third ranked Dijlah (12-7) 104-53. Despite that victory Dijlah went down to fourth position due to points difference. Ghaz Al-Shamal lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with 12 games lost. Zakho - Al Shorta 76-71 The game between Top Four teams took place in Zakho. Second ranked host Zakho (15-5) defeated their close opponent Al Shorta (15-3) 76-71. Zakho have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-5 record behind leader ADSC which they share with defeated Al Shorta. Loser Al Shorta keeps the second place with three games lost. Nift Al-Shamal - Dijlah 49-101 Rather expected game in Kirkuk where 5th ranked Nift Al-Shamal (8-14) was crushed by third ranked Dijlah (12-7) 101-49 on Tuesday. Despite that victory Dijlah went down to fourth position due to points difference. Nift Al-Shamal lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 14 games lost. Zakho - Dijlah 45-41 The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Zakho's (15-5) home victory over 3rd ranked Dijlah (12-7) 45-41 on Friday. Zakho have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-5 record behind leader ADSC. Loser Dijlah dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. Al Shorta - Al Naft 71-77 The most interesting game of round 20 was a home defeat of second-ranked Al Shorta (15-3) to first ranked Al Naft (16-2) 77-71 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Naft have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 16-2 record. Al Shorta at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. |
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The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Eleventh-ranked E.Shomron (8-16) was very close to win a game against second ranked E.Netanya (18-7) on Friday. E.Netanya managed to secure only one-point victory 76-75. However their fans expected much easier game. E.Netanya have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-7 record having just two point less than leader H.Afula. Newly promoted E.Shomron keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost. E.Netanya are again looking forward to face E.Shomron (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. E.Shomron will have a break next round. National League top team - H.Afula (18-5) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat ninth ranked Ramat Hash. (11-12) 93-78. It was a great evening for guard Tomer Asayag (190-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Jimmy Hall helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized Polish point guard Yehonatan Yam (182-1999) responded with 18 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for H.Afula. They maintain first place with 18-5 record. Ramat Hash. at the other side dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with M.Ma'ale Adum.. H.Afula will play against bottom-ranked H.Ramat Gan (#14) in Givataim in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ramat Hash. will play at home against M.Rehovot (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between M.Raanana (12-11) and H.Hevel Modi'in (6-18), which took place in Raanana. Higher ranked M.Raanana lost at home to thirteenth ranked H.Hevel Modi'in 101-105 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for Keron DeShields who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!) and 6 assists. Eidan Alber came up with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for M.Raanana in the defeat. H.Hevel Modi'in maintains thirteenth place with 6-18 record. Loser M.Raanana keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. H.Hevel Modi'in will meet at home higher ranked I.Nahariya (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. M.Raanana will play against M.Haifa and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 23: bottom-ranked H.Ramat Gan was beaten by M.Ramat Gan on the road 79-69. E.Shomron lost to E.Ashkelon on its own court 84-89. M.Haifa managed to outperform M.Rehovot in a road game 74-69. M.Rishon managed to beat M.Ma'ale Adum. at home 72-65. The most impressive performance of 23th round was 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Jawun Evans of M.Rishon. H.Afula - Ramat Hash. 93-78 National League top team - H.Afula (18-5) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat ninth ranked Ramat Hash. (11-12) 93-78. H.Afula made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. It was a great evening for guard Tomer Asayag (190-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. American Jimmy Hall (203-1994, college: Kent St.) helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized Polish point guard Yehonatan Yam (182-1999) responded with 18 points and 4 assists and American point guard Diante Watkins (175-1990, college: RMU) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for H.Afula. They maintain first place with 18-5 record. Ramat Hash. at the other side dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with M.Ma'ale Adum.. H.Afula will play against bottom-ranked H.Ramat Gan (#14) in Givataim in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ramat Hash. will play at home against M.Rehovot (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: H.Afula: T.Asayag 18+7reb+8ast, J.Hall 16+8reb, A.Druker 13+3ast, L.Goldenberg 12+8reb+2ast, A.Dor 11+1reb+2ast, T.Fitzpatrick 9+8reb+4ast Ramat Hash.: Y.Yam 18+4reb+4ast, D.Watkins 16+3reb+6ast, T.Wideman 13+7reb, A.Bier-Katz 13+9reb+2ast, G.Ferber 8+4reb+2ast, A.Ebo 6+2reb+3ast M.Raanana - H.Hevel Modi'in 101-105 Worth to mention about the upset in a game between M.Raanana (12-11) and H.Hevel Modi'in (6-18), which took place in Raanana. Higher ranked M.Raanana lost at home to thirteenth ranked H.Hevel Modi'in 101-105 on Friday. H.Hevel Modi'in looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St.) who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!) and 6 assists. His fellow American import center Michael Holyfield (211-1992, college: SHSU) accounted for 23 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Eidan Alber (192-2000, agency: Avi Zilberman) came up with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American Willy Workman (198-1990, college: Amherst) added 22 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for M.Raanana in the defeat. Four H.Hevel Modi'in and five M.Raanana players scored in double figures. H.Hevel Modi'in maintains thirteenth place with 6-18 record. Loser M.Raanana keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. H.Hevel Modi'in will meet at home higher ranked I.Nahariya (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. M.Raanana will play against M.Haifa and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: H.Hevel Modi'in: K.DeShields 33+4reb+6ast, M.Holyfield 23+16reb+1ast, S.Malkov 21+6reb+3ast, G.Shoham 17+2reb+6ast, E.Mor-Yosef 7+3reb+2ast, S.Omer 2+3reb M.Raanana: E.Alber 24+8reb+5ast, W.Workman 22+4reb+5ast, J.Siggers 16+5reb+5ast, J.Canty 15+6reb+3ast, A.Sapir 15+7reb+6ast, R.Geffen 6+3reb+3ast M.Ramat Gan - H.Ramat Gan 79-69 No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked M.Ramat Gan (14-9) beat at home bottom-ranked H.Ramat Gan (4-19) 79-69 on Tuesday. M.Ramat Gan looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Demetrius Treadwell (201-1991, college: Akron) who led the winners and scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Harel Dadon (193-1998) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. M.Ramat Gan's coach Matan Harush used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Lamonte Bearden (191-1995, college: WKU) came up with 17 points and 5 assists and swingman Eliad Tal (198-2002) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for H.Ramat Gan in the defeat. Four H.Ramat Gan players scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for M.Ramat Gan. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with I.Nahariya. Loser H.Ramat Gan stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. M.Ramat Gan will meet M.Ma'ale Adum. (#8) in the next round. H.Ramat Gan will play against the league's leader H.Afula (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: M.Ramat Gan: K.Capers 16+3reb+1ast, H.Dadon 13+5reb+4ast, D.Treadwell 11+8reb+5ast, E.Hirsh 11+2reb, D.Rosenbaum 8+4reb+2ast, J.Cohen 8+3reb+1ast H.Ramat Gan: L.Bearden 17+4reb+5ast, T.Eliad 15+8reb+2ast, N.Gil 11+7reb+4ast, N.Uzan 11, H.Omer 6+1ast, S.Warren 5+5reb+1ast E.Shomron - E.Ashkelon 84-89 Very expected game when 11th ranked E.Shomron (8-16) lost at home to third ranked E.Ashkelon (15-8) 89-84 on Tuesday. E.Ashkelon looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Polish guard Gal Gilinski (195-1995, agency: Avi Zilberman) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists. American power forward Thomas Gipson (202-1993, college: Kansas St.) accounted for 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American guard Dachon Burke (193-1997, college: USA) came up with 26 points and 7 assists and point guard Eyal Shulman (192-1987, agency: Avi Zilberman) added 11 points and 9 assists respectively for E.Shomron in the defeat. Four E.Ashkelon and five E.Shomron players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. E.Ashkelon maintains third place with 15-8 record having just three points less than leader H.Afula, which they share with M.Rishon. Newly promoted E.Shomron keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost. E.Ashkelon will meet at home Maccabi Rishon (#4) in the next round. E.Shomron will play against the league's second-placed E.Netanya (#2) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: E.Ashkelon: D.Tucker 24+3reb+2ast, G.Gilinski 19+8reb+12ast, C.Rosenberg 18+5reb+2ast, T.Gipson 14+11reb+5ast, S.Harush 7+2reb+3ast, H.Eliran 2+2reb E.Shomron: D.Burke 26+3reb+7ast, E.Shulman 11+1reb+9ast, I.Flaisher 10+6reb, S.Gal 10+2reb+1ast, C.Ahrak 10+5reb+1ast, L.Yuval 7+4reb M.Rehovot - M.Haifa 69-74 Rather predictable result when tenth ranked M.Haifa (10-13) won against on the road 12th ranked M.Rehovot (7-16) 74-69 on Tuesday. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Admon Gilder (193-1995, college: Gonzaga) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. The former international power forward Daniel Koperberg (208-1997) accounted for 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Four M.Haifa players scored in double figures. American power forward Brandon Sherrod (198-1992, college: Yale) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import swingman Brent Jackson (193-1994, college: Columbus St.) added 15 points respectively for M.Rehovot in the defeat. M.Haifa maintains tenth place with 10-13 record. M.Rehovot lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. M.Haifa will meet at home higher ranked M.Raanana (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. M.Rehovot will play against Ramat Hash. (#9) in Ramat Hasharon and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: M.Haifa: A.Gilder 18+7reb+2ast, D.Koperberg 15+11reb, K.Danel 12+2reb+5ast, R.Howell 11+5reb+1ast, S.Lemon 8+3reb+1ast, O.Malka 7+1reb+2ast M.Rehovot: B.Jackson 15+3ast, B.Sherrod 14+13reb+4ast, J.Freund 12+5reb, G.Itay 8+2ast, G.Shay Guy 7+3reb+7ast, G.Halamish 6+4reb+1ast M.Rishon - M.Ma'ale Adum. 72-65 Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked M.Ma'ale Adum. (11-12) lost to fourth ranked Maccabi Rishon (15-8) in Rishon Le-Zion 65-72 on Tuesday. Maccabi Rishon made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game, while M.Ma'ale Adum. only scored five points from the stripe. Strangely M.Ma'ale Adum. outrebounded Maccabi Rishon 46-34 including 35 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Jawun Evans (185-1996, college: OK State) who led the winners and scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Guy Palatin (192-2000) accounted for 15 points, 5 assists and 8 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winning side. Four Maccabi Rishon players scored in double figures. Canadian center Eddie Ekiyor (206-1997, college: Carleton) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and American forward Duane Johnson (201-1991, college: ESU) added 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for M.Ma'ale Adum. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Maccabi Rishon moved-up to third place, which they share with E.Ashkelon. M.Ma'ale Adum. lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Ramat Hash.. Maccabi Rishon will meet E.Ashkelon (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. M.Ma'ale Adum. will play against M.Ramat Gan (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: M.Rishon: J.Evans 18+6reb+6ast, G.Palatin 15+4reb+5ast, D.Danino 12+4reb+2ast, J.Armstrong 11+4reb+1ast, I.Nesterenko 7+4reb, T.Cohen 7+3reb M.Ma'ale Adum.: E.Ekiyor 20+15reb+2ast, D.Johnson 18+9reb+4ast, M.Ben 9+7reb, A.Noam 8+6reb+1ast, S.Halpert 5+1reb+4ast, I.Shabat 5+1reb+2ast E.Netanya - E.Shomron 76-75 Eleventh-ranked E.Shomron (8-16) was very close to win a game against second ranked E.Netanya (18-7) on Friday. E.Netanya managed to secure only one-point victory 76-75. However their fans expected much easier game. E.Netanya have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 18-7 record having just two point less than leader H.Afula. Newly promoted E.Shomron keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost. E.Netanya are again looking forward to face E.Shomron (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. E.Shomron will have a break next round. |
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| Harouna leads ABC Fighters to win over defending BAL champs US Monastir - by Eurobasket News |
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Basketball Africa League defending champions US Monastir were handed their first defeat of the tournament on Friday in Dakar, losing 90-74 to newcomers ABC Fighters of the Ivory Coast. ABC, who are coached by veteran Australian tactician Liz Mills , made seemingly light work of the Tunisian powerhouse side, who seemed to be on track to leave Senegal undefeated. They had, however, already qualified for the playoffs in Kigali, Rwanda, in May. ABC, based in Abidjan, used Abdoulaye Harouna (196-G-1992, college: Miami, OH)'s height and precision to full effect as he racked up 33 points, while Mike Fofana (206-F-1997, college: HSU, agency: One Motive Sports) (18pts) and Stephane Konate (191-SG-1980) (15pts) played the supporting act to perfection. Mills, who was visibly overjoyed by the result, told the media afterwards: "Stephane Konate has been playing for 22 years plus and he's never had the opportunity to beat Tunisia, so for us, we feel really excited about this opportunity. "What was amazing is how many different players contributed." Monastir, meanwhile, relied heavily on American Jerome Randle (175-PG-1987, college: California), who scored 25 points, but he was not as ably backed up by his colleagues. It didn't help that ABC took full advantage of any mistakes Monastir made, scoring 82% of their free throws and scoring 23 points off turnovers. A frustrated Randle bemoaned his team's desire to shoot for flashy three-pointers instead of getting the basics right while they had the ball, saying: "Honestly, if you play the game of basketball, you must understand momentum. You might have a shot, but [someone else may] have a better shot. "If [another option] is open, you might want to pass up on your shot to get a better shot. I just feel like we took too many threes and when we had momentum, the game got away from us. "We have to do a better job collectively as a team to understand momentum... We have to be smart collectively and make the right decisions and I don't think we did that as a group." The second game of the day saw Senegal's AS Douanes grab a win against Stade Malien to remain in the hunt for a playoff spot. The hosts of the Sahara Conference had been disappointing given their strong line-up, but finally gelled as a team. Their 74-58 win was largely thanks to American Chris Crawford (193-G-1992, college: Memphis) who scored 21 points, while BAL all-time scoring leader Terrell Stoglin (185-G-1991, college: Maryland) didn't play in this game after scoring zero points in the team's previous outing. Matthew Bryan-Amaning (205-F-1988, college: Washington) said of his team's slow meld into a unit: "It's not [that] the pieces [are] not fitting. Everyone's got to get used to each other. We can all score but a lot of us score in our own individual way, so we're getting used to each other playing. "Coming into the BAL, we hadn't played any practice games against anybody. We kind of had to figure it out on the fly and you could see that in the first couple of games, but in tonight's game, we were able to figure some stuff out." Douanes will hope their new-found cohesion lasts against Kwara Falcons of Nigeria on Saturday, while ABC Fighters face that same opponent on Monday. Monastir's next challenge is a stiff one, as they take on Conference leaders REG on Monday night. Courtesy of: espn.com |
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| Earthfriends Tokyo Z inks David Simon, ex Goyang - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2005 he was drafted by Idaho Stampede (CBA) in third round (21st overall). He graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne and it is his 18th (!!!) season in pro basketball. Simon is quite experienced player. He has played in eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Simon has played previously professionally also in Bulgaria (Akademik Sofia), China (Shaanxi), France (JDA Dijon and SIG Strasbourg), Kazakhstan (Astana), Philippines (TNT Tropang), Russia (Standart Samara reg. Tolyatti) and Serbia (KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac). He won Kazakhstan League championship title in 2013 and 2014 and the cup in 2013 and 2014. Simon was voted to Asia-Basket.com Korean KBL All-Imports Team back in 2011, 2015, 2017 and 2018. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Earthfriends-Tokyo-Z. |
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| NJCAA D3 All-Tournament Awards 2023 - by Igor Obradovic | |||||||||||||
Most Valuable Player:  Kevin Mateo (6'0''-PG) of Brookdale CCBest Small Man Award: Quincy Burland (5'11''-PG) of Rochester CTCBest Coach: Paul Cisek of Brookdale CC
All-Tournament Team Luis Reynoso (6'6''-F) of N.Essex CC Matthew Elliott (6'4''-F) of DuPage JC Michael Marable (6'4''-F) of Northampton Titus Wilkins (6'5''-G) of Northampton Kameron Givens (6'1''-G) of Rochester CTC Peyton Dunham (6'4''-F) of Rochester CTC Jamori McDougald (6'0''-PG) of Sandhills CC LeNijel Robinson (6'0''-PG) of Sandhills CC Darnell Askew (6'5''-F) of Brookdale CC Nick Williams (6'4''-G) of Brookdale CC |
| Brookdale wins third national title in school history - by Eurobasket News |
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The Brookdale (NJ) Jersey Blues defeated Sandhills (NC) 90-82 to win the 2023 NJCAA Division IIII Men's Basketball Championship. This is the third championship in school history. The third-seeded Jersey Blues put together one of the most impressive seasons among NJCAA Division III. Sophomore guard Kevin Mateo (6'2''-PG) saved his best game for last, scoring a game-high 31-points and earning Tournament MVP honors in the process. Both teams proved they were two of the best offensive teams in the country, scoring nearly at will. Across both teams, nine players concluded the game scoring in double figures. Both teams showed there will in the first half, with Sandhills jumping out to an early lead and holding it for the majority of the game. Jamori McDougald (6'0''-PG) started off hot scoring 12 first-half points. The second half saw the Jersey Blues come out firing. It seemed like Kevin Mateo could not miss throughout the second half, scoring 24 points. Brookdale's 52 points in the second half propelled them to the national championship. The Flyers showed why they were the top overall seed and the top-ranked scoring offensive in the country. They came out of the gate scoring at will, scoring 45 points in the first-half. All-tournament team selection Jamori McDougald led them in scoring with 12 points in the first half. Sandhills was able to keep the Jersey Blues at arm's length for a majority of the second half before a Darnell Askew (6'5''-F) layup gave Brookdale the lead and they never looked back. The Flyers finished their incredible season with a 30-4 record. Guards Jamari McDougold and LeNijel Robinson (6'0''-PG) were named to the all-tournament team. Rochester (MN) entered the national tournament as the No. 10 overall seed. In the first round, they faced No. 7 seed Butler County (PA). With four seconds to play in a tie game, sophomore Andre Crockett drove the baseline and lifted up for a floater, knocked it down, and was fouled. This gave the Yellowjackets a shot against the defending champs. In a tough matchup, Kameron Givens led Rochester to a ten-point win over Dallas-North Lake. The Yellowjackets became the first double-digit seed to reach the final four in NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball History. Despite falling to eventual champion Brookdale in the semifinals, Rochester secured a third-place finish after winning 68-53 against Northampton. Rochester won the Team Sportsmanship Award for their efforts and sportsmanship throughout the NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball Championship. The Yellowjacket guard Quincy Burland was named the Small Man of the Tournament. Brookdale head coach Paul Cisck was named Coach of the Tournament for the third time in his career. Jersey Blue sophomore guard Kevin Mateo was named Most Valuable Player. Courtesy of: njcaa.org |
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| Kazakhstan Higher League round 25 best performance: Alexey Alyonushka - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Forward Alexey Alyonushka (190-F-1995) had a very impressive game in the last round for Karaganda, receiving a Hoops Agents Higher League Player of the Week award for round 25. The 27-year old player had a double-double of 35 points and 12 rebounds, while his team edged out Aktobe 2 (#11, 5-22) 82-78. Karaganda maintains the 4th position in Kazakhstan Higher League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Karaganda will need more victories to improve their 19-8 record. Alyonushka turned to be Karaganda's top player in his first season with the team. Alexey Alyonushka has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (2nd best: 22.1ppg), rebounds (4th best: 9.7rpg) and averages impressive 2.7spg and 52.9% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Aleksei Vereshagin (200-F-1992) of league's leader Shymkent. Vereshagin had a very good evening with 29 points and 5 rebounds. Of course Shymkent cruised to a 100-93 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Tigers-KazATU (#6, 12-15). Of course Shymkent still keep the league's top spot. His team belongs to top of the standings with 26-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Vereshagin is one of the most experienced players at Shymkent and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was forward Artem Parfenov (196-F-1998) of league's second-best Bars. Parfenov showcased his all-around game by recording 26 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and eight assists in the last round. Despite Parfenov's great performance Bars lost 75-77 to the lower-ranked Caspiy Aktau (#9, 8-16). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Bars had another "accident". It may be a crucial game and cause dropping from the group of top ranked teams. The record is still good, but 3rd lost game is hopefully really an accident. Parfenov's teammates are also very good. That's why having such high stats is even more impressive. Parfenov has a great season in Kazakhstan. After 25 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.7ppg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Maksim Nalogov (198-F/C-1994) of Bars - 28 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Anuar Shakirov (180-PG-2000) of Shymkent - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists 6. Baynazar Omarov (185-G-2004) of Aktobe 2 - 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Alymzhan Maksutov (180-G-1994) of Shymkent - 28 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Vladislav Baturin (188-F-1995) of Altay - 17 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Eset Zharkylov (195-F/G-1998) of Gotobeles - 15 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Akylbek Oralbekov (186-G-2002) of Barsy 2 - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Pan's 24 points and 6 assists give him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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27-year old center Robert Pan (202-C-1995) put on an amazing game in the last round for Irbis and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 12. He had the game-high 24 points adding five rebounds and six assists for Irbis in his team's victory, helping them to beat Tobol (#2, 15-11) 87-80. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Irbis maintains the 3rd position in Kazakhstan league. Irbis is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 12-12 record. In the team's last game Pan had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Irbis' top player in his first season with the team. Pan has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (5th best: 15.3ppg) and rebounds (5th best: 7.5rpg). Second best performed player last round was Devin Gilmore (200-F/C-1997) of top-ranked Barsy Atyrau. He is American forward in his first season at Barsy Atyrau. In the last game Gilmore recorded impressive 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Of course he led Barsy Atyrau to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Aktobe (#5, 5-21) 78-57. This victory allowed Barsy Atyrau to move up to 1st position in the standings. His team has currently 15-7 record. Gilmore is a newcomer at Barsy Atyrau and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.0ppg (#4). He also registered 6.6 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to another Barsy Atyrau's star - guard Eric McGill (190-G-1996). McGill showcased his all-around game by recording 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in the last round. He was another key player of Barsy Atyrau, helping his team with a 84-78 win against the lower-ranked Aktobe (#5, 5-21). Barsy Atyrau confirms their top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 15 victories and 7 lost games. McGill has a great season in Kazakhstan. After 22 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.3ppg (2nd best), rebounds with 6.3rpg (9th best) and assists with 6.1apg (2nd best). He also has 3.1spg and FGP: 53.3%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Artem Stepantsov (195-SF-1998) of Irbis - 23 points and 5 rebounds 5. Anton Bykov (200-F-1989) of Tobol - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Aaron Felix (187-G-1987) of Irbis - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Pavel Ilyin (194-F/G-1992) of Tobol - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists 8. Vassiliy Petrishinets (198-F-1989) of Aktobe - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Vladimir Ivanov (208-C-1994) of Barsy Atyrau - 15 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Jaden Sayles (206-F-1999) of Irbis - 17 points, 5 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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| Higher League Round 26 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Higher League. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game in Nur-Sultan supposed to be quite interesting. Third ranked Almaty L. (21-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Gotobeles (9-16). Almaty L. smashed Gotobeles 99-51 on Saturday. Almaty L. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Gotobeles' 22. Almaty L. forced 35 Gotobeles turnovers and outrebounded them 43-24 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Gotobeles' players. The best player for the winners was point guard Daniil Severgin (183-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 assists and 6 steals. Center Daniel Albrant (205-1998) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. Almaty L.'s coach Nikolai Tanaseychuk felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Eset Zharkylov (195-1998) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Almaty L. have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Newly promoted Almaty L. maintains third position with 21-4 record having seven points less than leader Shymkent. Gotobeles at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the eighth place with 16 games lost. Almaty L. are looking forward to face ChelSU (#10) in Kostanay in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gotobeles will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bars in Petropavlovsk and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Rest of the games of round 26 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Almaty L. crushed Caspiy Aktau in a road game 94-51. Bars beat Barsy 2 at home 90-85. Gotobeles won against ChelSU on the opponent's court 68-59. ChelSU unfortunately lost to Bars in a home game 66-82. Barsy 2 managed to beat Caspiy Aktau on the road 76-67. The best stats of 26th round was 21 points and 5 rebounds by Dmitry Denisov of Caspiy Aktau. Caspiy Aktau - Almaty L. 51-94 There was no surprise when 9th ranked Caspiy Aktau (8-17) was crushed at home by third ranked Almaty L. (21-4) 94-51 on Friday. Almaty L. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Caspiy Aktau's 16 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Almaty L. forced 23 Caspiy Aktau turnovers and outrebounded them 40-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Caspiy Aktau's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Daniil Severgin (183-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Guard Nikita Fedchenko (190-2004) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. Five Almaty L. players scored in double figures. Forward Artem Rolgeyzer (192-2002) produced 15 points and 4 steals and the former international guard Danil Davletbaev (185-1999) added 9 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Almaty L. have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Newly promoted Almaty L. maintains third position with 21-4 record having seven points less than leader Shymkent. Caspiy Aktau at the other side keeps the ninth place with 17 games lost. Almaty L. are looking forward to face ChelSU (#10) in Kostanay in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caspiy Aktau will play at home against ChelSU and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Caspiy Aktau: R.Artem 15+3reb+2ast, D.Davletbaev 9+2reb+1ast, D.Dmitry 6+3reb+1ast, K.Gabiden 6+2reb, M.Zahar 5+1reb, N.Alizhan 3+2reb+1ast Almaty L.: F.Nikita 21+6reb+3ast, D.Albrant 15+7reb+2ast, S.Daniil 14+7reb+10ast, G.Platon 11+1reb, S.Stanislav 10+2reb+1ast, N.Timofeev 10+7reb+4ast Bars - Barsy 2 90-85 No shocking result in a game in Petropavlovsk where second ranked Bars (22-4) defeated 7th ranked Barsy 2 (11-14) 90-85 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Bars dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Barsy 2's 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Artem Parfenov (196-1998) chipped in 26 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and guard Akylbek Oralbekov (186-2002) added 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Five Barsy 2 players scored in double figures. Bars maintains second position with 22-4 record having five points less than leader Shymkent. Barsy 2 at the other side keeps the seventh place with 14 games lost. They are looking forward to face Gotobeles (#8) in Nur-Sultan in the next round where they are favorite. Barsy 2 will play at home against Almaty L. and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Barsy 2: O.Akylbek 16+4reb+6ast, I.Sabyrzhan 15+2reb+4ast, M.Aibolat 15+3reb+2ast, T.Rahat 14+2reb+1ast, M.Begzod 11+15reb+5ast, S.Islam 7+1reb+3ast Bars: M.Nalogov 39+14reb+4ast, A.Parfenov 26+9reb+8ast, R.Dedov 11+4reb+5ast, D.Sergey 9+9reb+5ast, V.Yanchurov 3+4reb+8ast, A.Anatoly 2+1reb+3ast ChelSU - Gotobeles 59-68 Rather expected game in Kostanay where 10th ranked ChelSU (7-17) was defeated by eighth ranked Gotobeles (9-16) 68-59 on Friday. Gotobeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Eset Zharkylov (195-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists. Adilhan Kakimzhanov chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Dmitriy Luchko (193-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and guard Artem Pedko (191-2000) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. Newly promoted Gotobeles maintains eighth position with 9-16 record. ChelSU at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the tenth place with 17 games lost. Gotobeles are looking forward to face league's second-placed Bars in Petropavlovsk in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. ChelSU will play at home against Almaty L. (#3) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: ChelSU: L.Dmitriy 28+11reb+1ast, A.Pedko 8+7reb+6ast, B.Vasiliy 7+2reb+2ast, F.Artem 6+10reb+1ast, K.Oleg 5+6reb+4ast, Z.Maxim 4+3reb+4ast Gotobeles: Z.Eset 29+23reb+4ast, K.Adilhan 12+8reb+4ast, Z.Yernar 9+2reb+6ast, A.Zarykkan 6+3reb+5ast, B.Eldar 5+5reb, D.Temirlan 5+3reb+2ast ChelSU - Bars 66-82 Very predictable result in Kostanay where second ranked Bars (22-4) beat 10th ranked ChelSU (7-17) 82-66 on Saturday. Bars forced 19 ChelSU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Sergey Dyatlik (194-1997) chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Four Bars players scored in double figures. Guard Dmitriy Luchko (193-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds and guard Artem Pedko (191-2000) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bars maintains second position with 22-4 record having five points less than leader Shymkent. Newly promoted ChelSU keeps the tenth place with 17 games lost. Bars are looking forward to face Gotobeles (#8) in Nur-Sultan in the next round where they are favorite. ChelSU will play at home against Almaty L. and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: ChelSU: L.Dmitriy 27+10reb, A.Pedko 19+8reb+3ast, Z.Kambar 6+1reb, F.Artem 5+4reb+3ast, K.Oleg 4+5reb+5ast, B.Vasiliy 3+1reb+4ast Bars: M.Nalogov 28+13reb+6ast, D.Sergey 16+3reb+8ast, A.Parfenov 13+3reb+3ast, R.Dedov 12+7reb+3ast, L.Anton 4+4reb+1ast, S.Artem 3+3reb+1ast Gotobeles - Almaty L. 51-99 The game in Nur-Sultan supposed to be quite interesting. Third ranked Almaty L. (21-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Gotobeles (9-16). Almaty L. smashed Gotobeles 99-51 on Saturday. Almaty L. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Gotobeles' 22. Almaty L. forced 35 Gotobeles turnovers and outrebounded them 43-24 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Gotobeles' players. The best player for the winners was point guard Daniil Severgin (183-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 assists and 6 steals. Center Daniel Albrant (205-1998) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. Four Almaty L. players scored in double figures. Almaty L.'s coach Nikolai Tanaseychuk felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Eset Zharkylov (195-1998) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Zarykkan Adilzharaskan (175-2001) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Almaty L. have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Newly promoted Almaty L. maintains third position with 21-4 record having seven points less than leader Shymkent. Gotobeles at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the eighth place with 16 games lost. Almaty L. are looking forward to face ChelSU (#10) in Kostanay in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gotobeles will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bars in Petropavlovsk and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Gotobeles: Z.Eset 18+6reb+2ast, A.Zarykkan 14+5reb+3ast, K.Adilhan 7+3reb, D.Temirlan 6+2ast, Z.Yernar 5+3reb+2ast, N.Adilhan 1+1ast Almaty L.: D.Albrant 25+7reb, S.Daniil 21+2reb+15ast, N.Timofeev 14+11reb+3ast, G.Platon 10+7reb+4ast, V.Andrey 9+6reb+4ast, K.Dias 8+2reb+2ast Caspiy Aktau - Barsy 2 67-76 Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Caspiy Aktau (8-17) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Barsy 2 (11-14) 76-67 on Saturday. Barsy 2 made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Caspiy Aktau turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Caspiy Aktau helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Rahat Tauken (185-2002) chipped in 16 points. Five Barsy 2 players scored in double figures. Swingman Dmitry Denisov (194-2005) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Damir Nursiitov (195-2002) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Barsy 2 maintains seventh position with 11-14 record. Loser Caspiy Aktau keeps the ninth place with 17 games lost. Barsy 2 are looking forward to face higher ranked Almaty L. (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caspiy Aktau will play against ChelSU (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Caspiy Aktau: D.Dmitry 21+5reb+2ast, N.Damir 14+9reb+3ast, K.Gabiden 13+1reb+5ast, D.Zhanibek 6+4reb+4ast, M.Vladimir 6, R.Artem 4+1reb+2ast Barsy 2: M.Begzod 17+11reb+3ast, T.Rahat 16+4reb+2ast, M.Abat 11+1reb+3ast, I.Sabyrzhan 11+2reb+1ast, S.Meyrambek 10+2reb+5ast, O.Akylbek 7+3reb+4ast |
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| LBL Round 21: Hoops are defeated by Dynamo in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Dynamo (#1) and Hoops (#8). Hoops were defeated at home 72-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Dynamo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international swingman Mark Alkhoury (196-1998) stepped up and scored 28 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners and American guard Zach Lofton (193-1992, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Dynamo's coach Jad El Hajj used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was power forward Elios Saad (202-2001) with 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Dynamo (19-1) have an impressive series of sixteen victories in a row. They maintain first place. Hoops lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with NSA. Dynamo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hoops will play against NSA (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. LBL top team - Dynamo (19-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Champville (7-12) in Beirut 96-65. American Marlon Johnson (208-1994, college: NMHU) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winning side and Karim Ezzeddine accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Dynamo's coach Jad El Hajj felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Marc Abi-Kheres (197-1994) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Champville in the defeat. The victory was the sixteenth consecutive win for Dynamo. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Champville at the other side keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: NSA lost to Homentmen on the opponent's court 85-90. Bottom-ranked Byblos unfortunately lost to Liders in a home game 83-96. Atlas were rolled over Al Riyadi on the road 78-101. Homentmen - NSA 90-85 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Beirut where 9th ranked NSA (6-13) was defeated by tenth ranked Homentmen (5-13) 90-85. American guard Mark Lyons (185-1989, college: Arizona) nailed 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import DaJuan Summers (203-1988, college: Georgetown) accounted for 25 points and 14 rebounds. Four Homentmen players scored in double figures. Serbian-Montenegrin forward Milko Bjelica (207-1984, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Dallas Morgan (185, college: CMU) added 37 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for NSA in the defeat. NSA's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Homentmen maintains tenth place with 5-13 record. Newly promoted NSA dropped to the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Hoops. Homentmen will play against bottom-ranked Byblos (#12) on the road in the next round. NSA will play against Hoops (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Homentmen: M.Lyons 33+5reb+4ast, D.Summers 25+14reb, A.Tanios 12+4reb+2ast, K.Mohamad 11+4reb+2ast, D.Baghdadian 6+12reb, T.Sakr 3 NSA: D.Morgan 37+6reb+4ast, M.Bjelica 32+14reb+3ast, S.Georges 6+6reb, O.Kaissy 4+1reb+4ast, K.Michel 3+1reb+2ast, K.Mohammad 3 Hoops - Dynamo 72-80 The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Dynamo (#1) and Hoops (#8). Hoops were defeated at home 72-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Dynamo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international swingman Mark Alkhoury (196-1998) stepped up and scored 28 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners and American guard Zach Lofton (193-1992, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Dynamo players scored in double figures. Dynamo's coach Jad El Hajj used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was power forward Elios Saad (202-2001) with 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and point guard Joseph Zaloum (180-1990) scored 11 points, 9 assists and 4 steals. Dynamo (19-1) have an impressive series of sixteen victories in a row. They maintain first place. Hoops lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with NSA. Dynamo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hoops will play against NSA (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Dynamo: M.Alkhoury 28+9reb+1ast, Z.Lofton 14+5reb+3ast, K.Ezzeddine 12+5reb+4ast, A.Ibrahim 12+2reb+5ast, J.Khalil 7+3reb+2ast, A.Mahmoud 5+5reb+5ast Hoops: S.Elios 24+8reb+1ast, R.Hansen 13+10reb+1ast, J.Zaloum 11+4reb+9ast, S.Jason 7+4reb, S.Abed 6+6reb+2ast, E.Helou Hicham 6+1reb+3ast Byblos - Liders 83-96 Very predictable result when sixth ranked Liders (8-11) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Byblos (2-17) 96-83. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Stanley Davis Jr (196-1998, college: Morgan St.) nailed 29 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Alex Peacock (199-1997, college: Texas St.) accounted for 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Power forward CJ Aiken (206-1990, college: St.Joseph's, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and forward Akil Parrish (198, college: San Diego Mesa) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Byblos in the defeat. Four Liders and five Byblos players scored in double figures. Liders moved-up to fifth place. Byblos lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Liders will play against Atlas (#11) in Zahle in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Byblos will play at home against Homentmen and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Liders: S.Davis Jr. 29+3reb+5ast, A.Peacock 20+11reb+6ast, K.Christophe 16+10reb+3ast, Y.Ghantous 14+1reb, H.Mike 12+1reb, J.Nemer 3+8reb+4ast Byblos: C.Aiken 21+16reb+3ast, I.Haddad 18+2reb+2ast, A.Parrish 16+7reb+5ast, A.Tanos Rami 16+1reb+2ast, N.Dimitri 12+4reb+2ast, R.Guy 0+1ast Al Riyadi - Atlas 101-78 Not a big story in a game in Beirut where 11th ranked Atlas (4-15) were rolled over by fourth ranked Al Riyadi (15-3) 101-78. Al Riyadi made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Al Riyadi outrebounded Atlas 45-27 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Atlas' players. The former international guard Wael Arakji (194-1994) nailed 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and the former international Bilal Tabbara (198-1993) accounted for 21 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Myles Carter (185-1999, college: Delaware St., agency: Diamond Sports) came up with 30 points and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Mason Harrell (203-1997, college: WSSU) added 11 points and 17 rebounds respectively for Atlas in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Al Riyadi. They maintain fourth place with 15-3 record. Atlas lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Al Riyadi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Beirut Antranik. Top scorers: Al Riyadi: W.Arakji 28+5reb+6ast, B.Tabbara 21+9reb+1ast, D.Ochefu 10+8reb+3ast, H.Gyokchyan 10+5reb+1ast, I.Moneim 9+4reb+4ast, A.Mansour 9+9reb+3ast Atlas: M.Carter 30+3reb+4ast, G.Yves-Daaboul 21+1reb+4ast, M.Harrell 11+17reb+1ast, F.Georges 9+3reb, M.Tarek 3+2reb, F.Pierre 2 Dynamo - Champville 96-65 LBL top team - Dynamo (19-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Champville (7-12) in Beirut 96-65. Dynamo dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Champville's 24. Dynamo forced 22 Champville turnovers and outrebounded them 50-39 including 20 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Dynamo brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. American Marlon Johnson (208-1994, college: NMHU) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winning side and international power forward Karim Ezzeddine (206-1997, college: N.Mexico) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Dynamo's coach Jad El Hajj felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Marc Abi-Kheres (197-1994) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Jimmy Salem (190-1995) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Champville in the defeat. Four Champville players scored in double figures. The victory was the sixteenth consecutive win for Dynamo. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Champville at the other side keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Dynamo: M.Johnson 27+10reb+1ast, K.Ezzeddine 17+7reb+2ast, M.Alkhoury 10+7reb, Z.Lofton 8+3reb+5ast, C.Moussa 7+3reb+1ast, A.Mahmoud 7+2reb+7ast Champville: A.Kopaly 15+2reb, M.Abi-Kheres 15+11reb+4ast, J.Salem 12+5reb+2ast, M.Lomayo 10+6reb+1ast, T.Ghassan 8+10reb, K.Assi 4+3reb+8ast |
| Lebanese LBL round 21 best performance: Milko Bjelica (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 38-year old player had a double-double of 32 points and 14 rebounds, while his team in a lost game to Homentmen (6-13) 85-90. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. NSA maintains the 9th position in Lebanese LBL. NSA is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. But it was their 13th lost game this season out of 19 games. In the team's last game Bjelica had a remarkable 83.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be NSA's top player in his first season with the team. Milko Bjelica averages this season 22.0ppg and 10.4rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Marlon Johnson (208-PF-1994) of league's leader Dynamo. Johnson had a very good evening with a double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds. Of course he led Dynamo to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Champville (#7, 7-12) 96-65. Of course Dynamo still keep the league's top spot. His team belongs to top of the standings with 19-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Johnson is one of the most experienced players at Dynamo and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was another Dynamo's star - international swingman Mark Alkhoury (196-F/G-1998). Alkhoury scored 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds. He was another key player of Dynamo, helping his team with a 80-72 win against the lower-ranked Hoops (#8, 6-13). Many experts and fans count Dynamo as a contender for championship title. Another victory and another confirmation that they may be right. Just look at their record: 19 victories and only one lost game. They are currently at the very top of the standings. Alkhoury has a very solid season. In 20 games in Lebanon he scored 8.7ppg. He also has 6.2rpg and FGP: 59.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) of Al Riyadi - 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Dallas Morgan (185-G) of NSA - 37 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 6. C.J. Aiken (206-C/F-1990) of Byblos - 21 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Myles Carter (185-G-1999) of Atlas - 30 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 8. DaJuan Summers (203-PF-1988) of Homentmen - 25 points and 14 rebounds 9. Elios Saad (202-F/C-2001) of Hoops - 24 points and 8 rebounds 10. Mark Lyons (185-G-1989) of Homentmen - 33 points, 5 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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| Boncourt inks Kiady Razanamahenina - by Luca Maffioli | ||||
He was a member of Madagascar international program for some years. Razanamahenina was called to Madagascar Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014. He has played previously professionally in France (GET Vosges, JSA Bordeaux, Sorgues BC and St-Andre) and Madagascar (Gendarmerie Nationale Basketball Club). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com French NM1 All-Imports Team in 2022. |
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| The Senegalese champions taste the initial win in the Sahara Conference - by Eurobasket News |
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Douanes - Stade Malien 74:58 The Senegalese champions taste the initial win in the Sahara Conference of the Basketball Africa League. Douanes overcame Stade Malien 74:58 on Friday night. Douanes started with a 21-17 lead and pushed the tempo for good in the second half with two wins. Marcus Crawford stepped up with 21 points and Bryan Osei (195-F/G-1990) netted 14. Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-PG-2000) delivered 13, whilst Bara Ndiaye and Ifeanyichukwu Ochereobia (196-F-1989) netted 8 each. Souleymane Berthe (SF-2000, agency: The French Family Consulting) replied with 17 points in defeat. |
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| Superleague Round 12 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in Superleague just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The biggest surprise of round 12 was guest Gloria's (7-5) easy road victory over second-best Ceadir-Basket (6-6) 86-71 on Saturday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Gloria have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Ceadir-Basket at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with CS UTM and Sparta. Undefeated leader SS1 delivered the twelfth consecutive victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Northland (0-12) 115-55 in Balti. Undefeated SS1 (12-0) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 12 victories in a row. Newly promoted Northland still closes the standings with 12 games lost. The game in Chisinau was also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Comrat H. (5-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Sparta (6-6). Sparta did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 89-71 on Saturday. Sparta moved-up to third place, which they share with Ceadir-Basket and CS UTM. Comrat H. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Sparta - Comrat H. 89-71 The game in Chisinau was also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Comrat H. (5-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Sparta (6-6). Sparta did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 89-71 on Saturday. Sparta moved-up to third place, which they share with Ceadir-Basket and CS UTM. Comrat H. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Ceadir-Basket - Gloria 71-86 The biggest surprise of round 12 was guest Gloria's (7-5) easy road victory over second-best Ceadir-Basket (6-6) 86-71 on Saturday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Gloria have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Ceadir-Basket at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with CS UTM and Sparta. SS1 - Northland 115-55 Undefeated leader SS1 delivered the twelfth consecutive victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Northland (0-12) 115-55 in Balti. SS1 (12-0) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 12 victories in a row. Newly promoted Northland still closes the standings with 12 games lost. |
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| Pendarvis Williams paces Erdenet Miners in the Semifinal opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Erdenet Miners - Knights 77-70 Pendarvis Williams (198-G-1991, college: Norfolk St.) paced Erdenet Miners in the Semifinal opener against Knights. He scored 21 points and added 6 assists and 5 rebounds as his team won 77-70. Erdenet Miners won the opening period 18-16 and led 35-30 at the halftime. They increased to 7 points at the end of the third period, whilst both side nailed 17 points each in the last stanza. Anand Ariunbold (197-F-1997) notched 20 points and Bilguun Battuvshin (197-SF-1989) scored 18 in a loss. |
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| Franklin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Simpson University - by Eurobasket News |
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Earlier this week Simpson University accepted the resignation of Head Men's Basketball Coach Todd Franklin . Coach Franklin took over the men's basketball program six years ago ahead of the 2017-18 season after coming from Liberty Christian High School as a well-known coach and member of the Redding community. In Franklin's tenure, Simpson men's basketball saw new heights making the Cal Pac Conference tournament every single season and knocking off NCAA DII opponents such as the University of Hawaii-Hilo and Notre Dame de Namur University. In the 2021-22 season, Coach Franklin was named Cal Pac Coach of the Year after leading the Red Hawks to a 10-3 conference record. Franklin also recruited and coached numerous top talents receiving awards such as Cal Pac Player of the Year, NAIA All-American Honorable Mention, All-Conference First Team, and Newcomer of the Year. Simpson University will begin its national search for its next head coach immediately. Courtesy of: hoopdirt.com |
| College of Idaho Survives Late Comeback Bid to take 2023 Red Banner - by Eurobasket News |
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It took 27 years and a thrilling final 20 minutes of basketball for College of Idaho to earn its second national title. The Yotes held Indiana Tech off just long enough to complete its task and earn a 73-71 victory to hoist the coveted red banner. College of Idaho did what it has done all season and started off the game red hot. The Yotes took control early and broke-off a 19-4 run to get things started. While the offense was impressive, the defense was just as. One of the top five in average defensive scoring margin in the 2023 NAIA National Championship field, the team from Caldwell, Idaho held the Warriors to six points in the first eight minutes, which set the tone. The Yotes led by as much as 21 points in the first half as Tyler Robinett led the way. The sophomore was three-for-three from three-point range and led all scorers with nine points. Charles Elzie (6'1''-G) finished the opening frame with seven as Indiana Tech was able to cut the deficit to 19 before the break. Indiana Tech was held to just over 35 percent from the floor and went 1-7 from the free throw line. Just 24 hours earlier, Indiana Tech erased a 16-point deficit, 11 at the half on their way to a win over Georgetown. On Saturday night, the Warriors looked to do the same and within minutes, began to cut into the lead. Down by as many as 23 with just over 16 minutes to play, the Warriors put together a 10-2 run to begin climbing back. By the 12:01 mark, Rog Stein (6'6''-F) knocked-down a three-ball to put Indiana Tech within 13. Three and a half minutes later, the lead was down to 10 as College of Idaho called a timeout to try to end the momentum. Indiana Tech climbed all the way back as the time continued to wind down. While College of Idaho was able to keep the Warriors at bay for the most part, they finally began to break through in the closing minutes. The team from Fort Wayne brought it all the way back to within four, thanks in large part to the 18 points provided by Rog Stein, but came just short of repeating the magic of one night ago in the closing seconds. Jake O'Neil led the Yotes with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Samaje Morgan (5'9''-PG) added 13 points and Tyler Robinett chipped-in 11. In the end, however, it was Charles Elzie that was named the Chuck Taylor Tournament MVP for his outstanding performance throughout. The junior finished final site play with 67 points. For Indiana Tech, bot Blake Davidson and Max Perez finished with 12 points while Josh Cline recorded 11 to round out the scorers in double digits, along with Stein's 18. College of Idaho finished the season on a 36-game win streak after suffering just one loss in the first game of the season to Arizona Christian. Following the game, the All-Tournament Team was announced: All-Tournament Team Charles Elzie - College of Idaho Samaje Morgan - College of Idaho Tyler Robinette - College of Idaho Rog Stein - Indiana Tech Josh Kline (6'9''-F) - Indiana Tech Jake Ohmer (6'1''-G) - Georgetown (Ky.) Kyran Jones (6'5''-F) - Georgetown (Ky.) Josiah De'laCerda (6'8''-F) - OUAZ (Ariz.) Kolten Hitt (6'4''-G) - OUAZ (Ariz.) Elijah Malone (6'9''-C) - Grace (Ind.) Charles Stevenson Hustle Award Grant Smith (6'6''-G) - Indiana Tech Chuck Taylor Most Valuable Player Charles Elzie - College of Idaho Charles A. Krigel Sportsmanship Award Kyle Blankenship (6'0''-G) - LSU Shreveport (La.) NAIA MBB Coach of the Year Colby Blaine - College of Idaho Courtesy of: naia.org |
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Most Valuable Player: Charles Elzie (6'1''-G) of Idaho Coll. Charles Stevenson Hustle Award: Grant Smith (6'6''-G) of Indiana TechCoach of the Year: Colby Blaine of Idaho Coll.
All-Tournament Team Charles Elzie (6'1''-G) of Idaho Coll. Samaje Morgan (5'9''-PG) of Idaho Coll. Tyler Robinett (6'7''-F) of Idaho Coll. Rog Stein (6'6''-F) of Indiana Tech Josh Kline (6'9''-F) of Indiana Tech Jake Ohmer (6'1''-G) of Georgetown, KY Kyran Jones (6'5''-F) of Georgetown, KY Josiah De La Cerda (6'8''-F) of OUAZ Kolten Hitt (6'4''-G) of OUAZ Elijah Malone (6'9''-C) of Grace |
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| Brunson returns with 24 points, Knicks beat Nuggets 116-110 - by Eurobasket News |
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Jalen Brunson (6'1''-G-1996, college: Villanova) scored 24 points in his return from a left foot injury, leading the New York Knicks to a 116-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Brunson had 16 points in the first quarter to get the Knicks off to a quick start, then finished strong to help them come back after trailing by 13 in the second half. New York was protecting a two-point lead when he made two free throws with 43 seconds remaining, then pushed the ball up the court and threw a lob that Mitchell Robinson (7'1''-C/F-1998, college: WKU) slammed down to make it 116-110 with 24 seconds to go. Brunson had missed five of the last six games and made it through only half the one game he did play because of soreness. With their point guard back, the Knicks won their third straight and improved to 42-30, guaranteeing just their second winning record in the last 10 seasons. RJ Barrett Jr. (6'6''-F/G-2000, college: Duke) added 21 points and Julius Randle (6'9''-F/C-1994, college: Kentucky) had 20 for the Knicks. Robinson grabbed nine rebounds. Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995, agency: BeoBasket) had 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Nuggets, who lost for the fifth time in six games. Jamal Murray (6'4''-SG-1997, college: Kentucky) scored 25 points. The Western Conference leaders had snapped their longest losing streak of the season at four games on Thursday at Detroit, but fell into a quick hole in this one, with Brunson's early burst providing the Knicks and a sold-out crowd of 19,812 more energy than usual for a day game. It was close for just about the whole fourth quarter, with Randle's basket snapping a 110-all tie with 2:21 left. Brunson scored the first five points and later in the first quarter had a pair of three-point plays, the latter with 3:55 left giving him 16 points to match Denver's total for the game at that point. New York led 36-28 after one and extended it to 45-32 after a quick 7-0 run. But the Nuggets began to get comfortable midway through the second, when Jokic's three-point play triggered a 7-0 burst, and they sped by the Knicks just before halftime. Murray hit consecutive 3-pointers to end a 13-2 surge that gave Denver a 67-59 lead before Randle made a three-point play to cut it to five at the break. The Nuggets ran off 10 straight points early in the third to make it 79-67, but the Knicks outscored them 16-5 to end the period and tie it at 91. Courtesy of: elpais.com |
| Kessler's block lifts Jazz past Celtics 118-117 - by Eurobasket News |
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Lauri Markkanen (7'1''-F/C-1997, college: Arizona) scored 28 points and Walker Kessler had a game-saving block to help the Utah Jazz to a 118-117 comeback win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Grant Williams (6'6''-F-1998, college: Tennessee), who had 23 points and a career-high seven 3-pointers, was driving for a potential game-winner but ran into Kessler, who blocked his shot just before the final buzzer. Talen Horton-Tucker (6'4''-G-2000, college: Iowa St.) had 19 points and Ochai Agbaji (6'5''-G-2000, college: Kansas) added 16 for the Jazz, who overcame a 19-point deficit to win and stay in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon (6'5''-SG-1992, college: Virginia) had 16 and Jayson Tatum finished with 15, but was shut out in the second half as the short-handed Celtics were playing their third game in four nights. The Jazz played a hybrid zone defense at times and doubled Tatum whenever they could on the perimeter. That left other Celtics wide open, especially in the corners as the Jazz scrambled to keep up. The Celtics (49-23) made 22 3-pointers, one off their season high, but missed enough down the stretch for the Jazz to pull off the win. After Brown's 3-pointer gave the Celtics a 117-113 lead with 1:19 to play, Markkanen made a 3-pointer and Horton-Tucker drove for a layup while Tatum missed two jumpers. But the Jazz allowed the Celtics one last chance when Horton-Tucker dribbled for 20 seconds and then lost the ball out of bounds. Kessler, who had 12 points and 14 rebounds, saved Utah's comeback effort with the defensive play of the game and his third blocked shot. Kelly Olynyk (7'0''-C-1991, college: Gonzaga) had 13 points, 13 rebounds and six assists for the Jazz (34-36), who have won three of four. The Jazz hadn't played a home game since Feb. 28 and were coming off five days of rest after a six-game trip. Meanwhile, the injury-riddled Celtics were looking for someone to score, and the Jazz were daring somebody other than Tatum to beat them. Williams nearly did, but was one shot short. Regular Boston starters Marcus Smart (hip) and Al Horford (back) missed the game. Fortunately, Brogdon (Achilles) made his return. The Jazz weren't at full strength either, with Jordan Clarkson (thumb) and Collin Sexton (hamstring) on the injured list. Despite Tatum going scoreless in the third quarter, Brogdon hit a 3 and fed Luke Kornet for a dunk to power a 16-3 Boston run and make it 91-85 with 39 seconds left in the third. The Celtics led 64-57 at the half on the strength of 13 3-pointers and Tatum's three free throws after being fouled with 0.4 seconds left in the second quarter. Courtesy of: cbsnews.com |
| DeRozan powers Bulls to double OT win over Wolves - by Eurobasket News |
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DeMar DeRozan (6'7''-F/G-1989, college: USC) scored a season-high 49 points to go with 14 rebounds and Zach LaVine added 39 points as the host Chicago Bulls defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-131 in double overtime on Friday night. DeRozan and LaVine combined for 63 of their points after halftime, helping the Bulls win for the third time in four games. The duo finished 30-for-50 from the field. Mike Conley (6'1''-PG-1987, college: Ohio St.) sank eight 3-pointers while leading Minnesota with 28 points. Jaden McDaniels (6'11''-C/F-2000, college: Washington) followed with a career-high 25 points. Minnesota, which lost Anthony Edwards (6'5''-G-2001, college: Georgia) to injury early in the game, produced six double-figure scorers, but it wasn't enough to stave off the team's fourth loss in five games. Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 11 rebounds for Chicago (32-37). The Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert amassed 21 points, 19 rebounds and five blocked shots before fouling out. Kyle Anderson (6'9''-G/F-1993, college: UCLA) had a triple-double of 11 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Nazreon Reid (6'10''-C/F-1999, college: LSU) (14 points) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (12) rounded out a balanced attack for Minnesota (35-36). Minnesota led by as many as 13 points in the first half and by 10 in the fourth quarter, but the advantage was whittled to one when Coby White capped a 10-1 Chicago run with a trey. The shot bought the Bulls within 96-95 with 7:44 to go. Chicago took a 109-108 lead on LaVine's pullup jumper with 2:25 left. The Timberwolves went ahead 113-111 on a Gobert dunk with 1:28 to go, but DeRozan tied the game on a layup with 20.8 seconds left. Minnesota committed a turnover on its final possession of regulation, sending the game to overtime. Edwards helped Minnesota to a fast start, scoring eight points in eight minutes on 3-of-4 shooting from the floor. He left the game with about four minutes left in the first quarter, however, after sustaining a right ankle sprain as he came to the ground after making a pass under pressure. Edwards grabbed his right ankle as he went to the floor, and he needed assistance as he went to the locker room, struggling to put weight on his foot. The Bulls secured a split of the season series, avenging a 150-126 road loss on Dec. 18. Courtesy of: bemidjipioneer.com |
| Maxi Kleber hits 3 at buzzer, Mavericks stun Lakers 111-110 - by Eurobasket News |
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Maximilian Kleber (6'10''-F-1992) drilled the winning 3-pointer at the buzzer on a crosscourt pass from Kyrie Irving, who scored 38 points in the Dallas Mavericks' stunning 111-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. With Luka Doncic (6'7''-G-1999) sidelined, Kleber did a remarkable imitation of the injured superstar who has repeatedly beaten the Lakers with big shots over the years. The German big man's teammates piled on him in celebration after he silenced the Lakers' crowd with his only 3-pointer of the night. 'I never had a shot like that before,' said a grinning Kleber, who scored six of his 10 points in the final 7.2 seconds. Kleber first hit three free throws after Anthony Davis (6'10''-C-1993, college: Kentucky) unwisely fouled him on a 3-point attempt, and Davis made just one of two for Los Angeles with 6.7 seconds left after getting fouled on the ensuing inbounds pass. Dallas got the ball to Irving, who drew a double-team and found Kleber for an open 3-pointer released over Davis' outstretched arm just before the horn. 'When he passed it, I knew I had to just quick-fire it,' Kleber said. 'It was a pretty amazing feeling. Once I let it go, I saw the ball in the air, and I was like, 'Oh, damn, it has a chance to go in.' All of a sudden it went in, and the next thing I knew, the whole team was running at me. It was a pretty cool experience.' The play also was redemption for Kleber, who threw away an inbounds pass with 1.8 seconds left in regulation against San Antonio on Wednesday night. The Spurs subsequently tied it and went on to win in overtime. 'Knowing Ky, he wanted to go for the win,' Mavs coach Jason Kidd said about the final play. 'With the double team, he had to give the ball up. That's just trust with his teammates, and Maxi was at the right place at the right time.' Irving scored 13 points in the fourth quarter of his return from a three-game injury absence for the Mavs, who avoided falling into a three-way tie with the Lakers and the Timberwolves in the tight Western Conference standings. 'We fought hard to get back into the game, so that's a tough one,' said Davis, who also missed crucial last-minute free throws in losses to Boston and Philadelphia. 'You've got to be able to win basketball games, whether it's at the free throw line, or me making the right read defensively.' Davis had 26 points and 10 rebounds before making a handful of enormous last-minute mistakes for the Lakers, who missed 12 of their 31 free throw attempts and couldn't make a field goal in the final 3:16 of another blow to their playoff hopes. Los Angeles led by four points and had the ball with less than 20 seconds to play, but still lost for the third time in four games. 'We make our free throws, we're probably not having this conversation,' Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. Austin Reaves scored 16 points for Los Angeles, and Dennis Schroeder had 15. Los Angeles overcame a nine-point deficit to begin the fourth quarter, but choked down the stretch with LeBron James watching in street clothes. James sat out his 10th straight game since the Lakers' win in Dallas last month, and the Lakers fell to 5-5 without the NBA's career scoring leader. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Jarrell Brantley (ex NZL Breakers) is a newcomer at Utah Jazz - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2019 he was drafted by Indiana Pacers in second round (50 th overall). The former College of Charleston star is in his fourth season in pro basketball. Brantley is quite experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in four different countries. He has played previously professionally in Russia (UNICS Kazan), NBA G League (Greensboro Swarm), NBA Summer League (Utah Jazz and Utah Jazz White) and The Basketball Tournament (Friday Beers). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won NBA Summer League in Salt Lake City championship title in 2021. Brantley was voted to USBasket.com NBA G League All-Rookie Team back in 2020. |
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| Santa Cruz Warriors Defeat Iowa Wolves - by Eurobasket News |
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The Santa Cruz Warriors (15-13) defeated the Iowa Wolves (8-21), 127-119, in front of a sold-out crowd on Friday night at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Guard Dusty Hannahs (6'4''-G-1993, college: Arkansas) led the Warriors tonight, with 22 points. Center Jayce Johnson (7'0''-C-1997, college: Marquette) notched a double-double, adding 15 rebounds and 10 points, and forward Gui Santos (6'8''-SF-2002) contributed 20 points and five rebounds off the bench. The Wolves were led by guard Craig Randall II (6'4''-G-1996, college: UT Martin), who added 26 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. Center Emmanuel Mudiay (6'5''-G-1996) contributed 23 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, and forward Matt Lewis (6'5''-G-1998, college: JMU) notched 22 points, seven assists, and six rebounds for Iowa tonight. The matchup began as a back-and-forth between the Warriors and the Wolves, with four lead changes in the first five minutes. The Wolves pulled ahead, building to an advantage of as many as 16 points and closed out the first quarter with a 43-29 lead over the Warriors. The Sea Dubs responded in the second quarter, tying the contest with just under six minutes left in the half. The game went back and forth throughout the rest of the quarter, with the Dubs holding a 65-61 lead at the half. Santa Cruz sustained a slight advantage for much of the third quarter, until a three-point shot by Iowa forward Jordan Bohannon propelled the Wolves into the lead to end the frame, 93-92. The final quarter stayed close and saw five lead changes. With one minute remaining, the Sea Dubs gained offensive momentum, building an advantage of seven points that ultimately propelled them to victory over the Wolves, 127-119. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
| Hustle Clinch Playoff Spot With 114-87 Win Over Vipers - by Eurobasket News |
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The Memphis Hustle (21-7), the NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, defeated the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (16-13) to clinch a spot in the 2023 NBA G League Playoffs. On assignment from the Grizzlies, Ziaire Williams (6'8''-SF-2001, college: Stanford) led the Hustle with 26 points to go with six rebounds and five assists. Matt Hurt (6'9''-F-2000, college: Duke) tallied 13 points and nine rebounds. Justin Bean added with 11 points and eight rebounds. The Hustle had three reserves score in double figures, as Sean McDermott (6'6''-F-1996, college: Butler, agency: Octagon Europe) finished with 12 points, Terrell Brown Jr. contributed 11 points and Adonis Arms (6'6''-G-1998, college: Texas Tech) chipped in 10 points. Darius Days (6'7''-F-1999, college: LSU) paced the Vipers and secured a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Jalen Lecque (6'5''-SG-2000, college: NC State) added 17 points off the bench. Trhae Mitchell (6'6''-F-1997, college: USA) finished with 13 points and six rebounds. Ray Spalding (6'10''-F-1997, college: Louisville) tallied 12 points and six rebounds. The Hustle held a slim lead over the Vipers before closing the second quarter on a 12-4 run helped them take a 12-point lead into the halftime break. The Hustle jumped out to a 17-9 start to the third quarter, before the Vipers responded with a 9-0 run to cut the lead back down to 11. The Hustle closed the third quarter on a 9-3 run to extend their lead back to 18 entering the fourth quarter. The Hustle led by as many as 34 in the final quarter to secure the victory. The Hustle held the Vipers to a regular season-low 87 points. Memphis shot 50% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc. while limiting Rio Grande Valley to just 20.5% shooting from deep. The Hustle scored 20 points off Vipers turnovers. Memphis assisted on 25 of their 39 made field goals. The Hustle will hit the road for their final four games of the regular season, starting with a two-game series against the Ontario Clippers on Monday, March 20, at 9 p.m. CT. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
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| Xander Rice will continue his college career at Monmouth - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Rice was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 20. He graduated The Patrick School (Hillside, NJ). Rice played also for We R 1 in AAU. He played also at St. Anthony's High in 202015-2017 and then at Mater Dei Prep in 202017-2018. Among many awards his team won conference championship Game in 2018 and 2019. Rice helped his team make it to the state Semifinals in 2017 and 2019. He was selected to Second Team All-Section selection in 2018 and 2019. |
| UConn Dominates Iona in First Round of NCAA Tournament 87-63 - by Eurobasket News |
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Adama Sanogo (6'9''-F-2002) scored 10 of his 28 points in the first five minutes of the second half as fourth-seeded UConn took control and beat Rick Pitino 's Iona Gaels 87-63 Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies (26-8) advanced to play fifth-seeded Saint Mary's on Sunday in the West Region after losing in the first round under coach Danny Hurley the last two seasons. Iona (27-8) had its 14-game winning streak snapped as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference champion didn't have the depth to keep up with one of the Big East's best for 40 minutes. Walter Clayton Jr. (6'2''-G) led the Gaels with 14 points. Now the question is: What's next for the Gaels' Hall of Fame coach? Pitino was coaching in his 24th NCAA Tournament and maybe his last with Iona. The 70-year-old seems to be in line for another high-profile job, with St. John's as the apparent front-runner to land the two-time national champion. UConn trailed by a point at half, but came out of the break clicking. A four-point play by Jordan Hawkins (6'5''-G) immediately gave the Huskies the lead and then Sanogo went to work inside. The 245-pound junior had a dunk, a hook, a couple of layups and two free throws, scoring of 10 of the Huskies' next 13 points as they grabbed a 54-43 lead. The Gaels never really threatened again. Sanogo's turnaround jumper from the baseline with 6:49 left made it 71-57 and the Huskies cruised into the second round for the first time since 2016. Hawkins added 13 points, all in the second half, and Sanogo capped his 13-for-17 shooting performance with a long-range jumper to beat the shot clock with 3:05 left to up the lead to 21. He also had 13 rebounds. Pitino came in with a 54-20 NCAA record, but without a tournament victory since 2017, his last season at Louisville before he was fired amid the second NCAA scandal of his tenure. Pitino was exonerated when the final ruling was handed down from that investigation just before the start of this season, leading to speculation that bigger schools would come calling when Iona's season ended. For a half, it looked like that might be at least another few days. The pace was brisk and the play was sharp from the start, a first-round matchup that felt a little like a regional final. Pitino was dapper and active on the sideline in his black suit and silver tie. And the Gaels were fearless in the first half. They pressured ballhandlers and played at a pace that had to feel familiar to Louisville and Kentucky fans who rooted for Pitino's best teams. Berrick JeanLouis made his first two 3-point attempts and scored 11 in the first half for the Gaels. Neither team led by more than four in the first 20 minutes and Iona's 6-foot-3 Daniss Jenkins seemed to send a message in the final minute when he came swooping in for an emphatic block on the 7-2 Donovan Clingan (7'2''-C) to keep the Gaels in front, 39-37 at the break. UConn, however, had the final response. Courtesy of: nbcconnecticut.com |
| Tyler Houser transfers to Delaware - by Eurobasket News | |
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University-of-Delaware strengthened their roster with addition of center Tyler Houser (6'9''-235lbs). Camp Hill (PA) native moved there from Virginia Military Institute where he spent his freshman year. In 32 games he recorded 10.8ppg and 5.0rpg last season. Houser graduated Cedar Cliff High School (Camp Hill, PA) in 2022. He was voted to PennLive's Big 15 All-Star Second Team in 2021. |
| Tennessee beats up Duke, wins 65-52 to advance to Sweet 16 - by Eurobasket News |
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Olivier Nkamhoua (6'8''-F-2000) was a little hesitant to enter Tennessee's postgame locker room after a career performance against powerhouse Duke in the NCAA Tournament. So Uros Plavsic (7'0''-F-1998) picked him up and delivered him to teammates waiting to douse him with water. It was a fitting payback considering Nkamhoua had carried the Volunteers much of the afternoon. Nkamhoua tied his career high with 27 points, including 13 straight for Tennessee during a decisive stretch in the second half, and the fourth-seeded Volunteers bullied Duke 65-52 on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019. 'We're a tough, hard-nosed team,' Nkamhoua said. 'That's how we play everybody. But knowing they had a lot of freshmen, we knew that if we come in and apply more pressure and be tough and physical, then they would have to deal with it. 'What we were saying before the game is we were going to bring them into the mud with us and make them play a tough, hard-nosed game and see if they were ready for it.' They weren't, and Tennessee's experience - the Vols start four seniors - proved too much for Duke's highly touted freshmen. Santiago Vescovi (6'3''-G-2001, agency: Pro Sports) added 14 points and five assists for Tennessee (25-10), which ended Duke's 10-game winning streak and sent first-year coach Jon Scheyer - charged with replacing Mike Krzyzewski - home after just two NCAA Tournament games. Not sure Coach K could have done anything different to combat these Vols, who used a level of 'bully ball' to send the fifth-seeded Blue Devils (27-9) packing. 'We feel we're at our best when we can do that,' Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. Nkamhoua made 10 of 13 shots and put an exclamation mark on Tennessee's victory with an emphatic slam with 1:15 remaining. It prompted Vols fans to start chanting and sent Duke fans scrambling for the the exits. 'You have to really work for everything in a game like this,' said Scheyer, whose team turned the ball over 15 times and made just 6 of 22 from 3-point range. 'You have to work to get open.' Tennessee advanced to face Florida Atlantic or Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Duke didn't handle Tennessee's imposing style very well all afternoon. The Volunteers set the tone early, clearly wanting to push around Kyle Filipowski and get their hands in the faces of guards Jeremy Roach (6'2''-G-2001) and Tyrese Proctor (6'5''-G-2004, college: Duke). Vols big man Uros Plavsic picked up two offensive fouls in the first four minutes, both going against Filipowski. Duke's 7-footer later took an elbow to his face and ended up with a small cut under his left eye. Proctor struggled to inbound the ball several times, getting a five-second call, turning it over once and nearly giving it up again. Roach had even more issues, picking up up his fourth foul with 15 minutes remaining and finishing with five turnovers. 'We prepare for a dogfight every game,' Nkamhoua said. 'When we get people playing our game, it just guarantees that we're going to be in our element.' It helped that the Vols took much better care of the ball than they did in their first-round victory against Louisiana-Lafayette. They turned it over just nine times, half as many as they did Thursday and their fewest since point guard Zakai Zeigler (5'9''-PG) sustained a season-ending knee injury last month. Proctor led Duke with 16 points and six assists. Roach and Filipowski chipped in 13 points apiece. Dereck Lively II was scoreless but had 11 rebounds and two blocks. 'I thought we ran out of gas down the stretch,' Scheyer said. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Ivy League Expected to Thrive in Modern NIL Era - by Glenn Green |
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The Princeton men's basketball team has advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16, marking a significant milestone not only for the team but also for the Ivy League as a whole. Historically, the Ivy League has been considered a secondary conference when it comes to athletic prowess, but the rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in collegiate athletics may be turning the tide in favor of these prestigious institutions. For decades, the Ivy League has faced challenges in recruiting top talent due to its policy of not offering athletic scholarships. This has caused many elite high school athletes to pursue opportunities at other colleges and universities where athletic scholarships are available. However, the introduction of NIL deals, which allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness, has created a unique opportunity for Ivy League schools to attract top-tier athletes who may have previously overlooked them. With the new NIL landscape, student-athletes can now potentially earn significant income through endorsement deals, social media partnerships, and other opportunities tied to their personal brand. As a result, the financial advantage of athletic scholarships becomes less critical for some players. Moreover, the Ivy League benefits from a vast network of wealthy alumni who could potentially invest in these NIL deals. These alumni, who have often attained significant professional and financial success, can provide student-athletes with a wide range of lucrative opportunities that are not as readily available at other institutions. Princeton's recent success in the NCAA tournament serves as a testament to this hypothesis. The Tigers' roster features a mix of exceptional student-athletes who have chosen to forgo athletic scholarships in favor of the unique combination of world-class education and the potential to earn significant income through NIL deals. This influx of talent has enabled the team to compete at the highest level and make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. As more Ivy League schools continue to embrace the NIL era and attract top athletic talent, we may see a shift in the balance of power within college sports. The conference's prestigious reputation, coupled with the potential for lucrative NIL deals, could soon make the Ivy League a formidable force in NCAA athletics. |
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| Caton resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Adams State - by Eurobasket News |
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Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith has announced that after eight seasons at the helm of the ASU Men's Basketball Program, Russ Caton has stepped down as the Head Coach, effective immediately. 'We are so appreciative of Coach Caton's time here and everything he has done for Men's Basketball and for this University,' said Smith. 'He was an integral part of this department and his impact and legacy will never be forgotten. I wish him the absolute best in his new endeavors. ' Smith has announced that a nationwide search for the 11th head coach in program history will commence immediately Caton will depart Adams State after being a student-athlete during the 1996-1997 season, a student assistant, a main assistant, and back as head coach. Caton will exit with a 91-130 (.412) record. His 91 wins are the fourth most in Grizzly history behind Ron Crawford, who won 161 games in 13 seasons, Hall of Famer Larry Mortensen, who won 122 games in 11 seasons, and Louis Wilson, who won 95 games in five seasons. Caton, the Alamosa native, entered his current ASU tenure with six seasons of collegiate head coaching experience at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs from 2006-12. During his time at UCCS, he led the program to its first postseason berth in school history and its first-ever regional ranking. The Mountain Lions made the RMAC tournament three times during his tenure as he amassed a 52-83 record. Courtesy of: hoopdirt.com |
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| Captains win national title at the buzzer - by Eurobasket News |
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For the first time in program history, Christopher Newport has a national championship. And the Captains pulled off Saturday's 74-72 victory over Mount Union in the most dramatic of ways, winning at the buzzer on Trey Barber (6'8''-F)'s layup. With 13.4 seconds remaining, Mount Union took the ball up court, trailing 72-70 after Ty Henderson (5'9''-PG)'s free throw fell through for CNU. The Purple Raiders went straight to the rim, as the ball found its way into the hands of Christian Parker (6'6''-F), whose 31 points anchored Mount Union in its inaugural title game appearance. Parker scored from short-range, knotting the score at 72. 4.3 seconds remained. It turned out to be just enough time for Trey Barber to etch his name into the history books. Barber's layup in transition fell through as the final buzzer sounded, providing a climactic conclusion to one of the most thrilling national title games in recent history. 'I was hoping it went in,' Barber said postgame, 'I'm at a loss for words.' 'These guys, this is the most unique team I've ever coached in 25 years,' CNU coach John Krikorian said. 'They find a way. There's no quit in them. They actually thrive on being down.' Barber tallied 25 points in the victory, along with 10 rebounds, and scored the game's first and last points. His teammates followed suit. The Captains trailed by as many as 10 points in the second half, but fought back, reclaiming the advantage with 8:38 left. They remained in front until Parker's layup with 17 seconds left briefly put Mount Union up 70-69. Nine points were scored in those final 17 seconds as neither side backed down with spotlight on them on the season's biggest stage. 'There was no fear at the end,' John Krikorian said. 'That was our team, complete confidence. Matt [Brodie] gets the ball out of bounds, gets it up to floor to [Trey]. Nobody panicked.' 'We're never going to quit,' Mount Union head coach Mike Fuline noted. 'We're going to continue to fight. I think that showed until the last seconds. When you have a group like that, from a coaching perspective, it makes it enjoyable and fulfilling.' CNU shot just 22.9 percent in the game's opening half, but converted on 48.6 percent of its attempts in the final 20 minutes, taking advantage of its size and length. The Captains scored 26 points in the paint in the second half. 'It's tough to shoot the ball in an arena this big in the national championship for the first time,' John Krikorian said. 'You have to find a way. For us, that was getting to the paint. These guys found a way to make it happen.' Everything seemed to go right for Mount Union in the game's opening minutes, to the delight of the very vocal - and very large - purple contingent inside the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Trey Barber put CNU ahead on a putback at the 18:31 mark for the game's first points, and as it turned out, the Captains' last lead of the half. 15 seconds later, Parker's first 3-pointer of the afternoon claimed a 3-2 advantage for Mount Union, igniting what proved to be a crucial 14-2 scoring spurt. Collen Gurley's driving layup capped the run, with Mount Union leading by double digits for the first time, 14-4. And while the offense's effectiveness kept the Purple Raiders in control, the defensive intensity from the visitors from Alliance held the Captains at bay. 'The credit in the first half goes completely to Mount Union,' John Krikorian said. 'They stood us up. They were physical. In the first half, we were dribbling around, trying to navigate it. That wasn't working.' CNU tried, without Mount Union's success, to get the ball to the interior and create opportunities at the rim in the game's first 20 minutes. While things picked up offensively for the Captains as the half progressed - they closed the half on a 14-3 run - CNU missed 12 straight shots in the span of Mount Union's dominant start, going over seven minutes without converting a field goal until Hines' layup made it a nine-point game with 6:57 remaining. 'This group really embraced brotherhood this year,' John Krikorian said of what was said in the huddle after falling behind by double digits. 'They are an incredibly emotional group. They want to win so bad. When things aren't going their way, they aren't afraid to tell somebody who isn't holding their weight what they need to do.' CNU chased from behind for the rest of the opening half. They had chances, but Mount Union simply had an answer every time. The Captains cut the deficit to 29-26 at halftime, the product of four points from Hines in the final minute, including a buzzer-beating jump shot that rolled around the rim before dropping in. But the Purple Raiders scored six of the first 10 points in the second half, and consecutive 3-pointers from Darrell Newsom (6'3''-F) and Jeffery Mansfield (6'2''-G) extended the lead to 41-32 in the span of just 33 seconds. That lead grew to 45-35 with 13:55 left, but it did not last. CNU only trimmed it as the second half progressed, getting within three points of the Mount Union lead on three occasions before Caleb Furr (6'6''-F)'s 3-pointer, off of a Purple Raider turnover, knotted the score at 49 apiece. From that point on, the momentum shifts came as quickly as the offensive possessions themselves. 'Once they got it to seven, we got a little stale there,' Fuline said. 'We had some foul trouble, having to take Jeffery [Mansfield] out and Braedon [Poole] out. We came back from that, and when everybody thought we were going to get the lead back [CNU] just made a three or got a big bucket.' With exactly seven minutes left, Barber extended the CNU lead from a single point to three, as his putback off the glass made it 54-51. Nine seconds later, Mansfield countered with a 3-pointer for Mount Union, tying the score once again. That lasted just 12 seconds, though, as Furr, whose presence on the floor for the Captains grew as the contest progressed, swished another 3-pointer, regaining CNU's advantage. ' (Furr) made them when he had to,' Fuline said of Furr postgame. From that point on, CNU maintained the lead, staying aggressive on the boards, as the Captains outrebounded Mount Union 21-18 in the second half. 'In the last nine trips to the tournament, seven of those times that we lost, we were outrebounded,' John Krikorian said. 'I said, 'If we're going to go down, we have to go down fighting. We have to compete on the glass.' These guys took it to heart all year.' With plenty of heart, and an unwavering fight, CNU had its shining moment on Saturday evening. It will not be a game soon forgotten. 'They had each other's back,' John Krikorian said of his players. 'They made the big plays when they needed to, none bigger than Trey's there at the end.' CNU's victory on Saturday night sets up the opportunity for more history to be made, as no school has ever had its men's and women's teams win a national title in the same season. But with the Captains' victory in Fort Wayne, and the women winning 56-51 at Rhode Island College in the national semifinals, that possibility is on the table. The D-III women's national championship game will be contested in Dallas on April 1. Courtesy of: d3hoops.com |
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District 1 Player of the Year: Alex Sobel (6'8''-F) of MiddleburyCoach of the Year: Glen Miller of Saint Joseph
EJ Day (5'10''-PG) of Lasell Terion Moss (5'11''-PG) of UMF Aaron Nkrumah (6'6''-G/F) of Worcester St. Alex Sobel (6'8''-F) of Middlebury Spencer Spivy (6'6''-G) of Williams Dylan Thoerner (6'6''-G) of Tufts
Terry Dawkins (6'4''-F-2000) of AMC Nicky Johnson (5'10''-PG) of Wesleyan Will King (6'5''-G) of Colby Jaecee Martin (5'9''-PG) of St.Joseph, CT Ryan Oneill (6'5''-G) of St.Joseph, CTDistrict 2 Player of the Year: Jeff Hunter (6'7''-F) of Keene St.Coach of the Year: Ryan Cain of Keene St.
Octavio Brito (6'4''-G) of Keene St. Jake Harrison (6'5''-F) of W.New England Jarred Houston (6'10''-C) of Emerson Jeff Hunter (6'7''-F) of Keene St. John Lowther (6'5''-F) of WPI Alfonzo Stokes (6'1''-G) of Mitchell
Matthew Alectus (6'5''-G) of Nichols Alexander Carlisle (6'0''-PG) of Wheaton, MA Toby Harris (6'8''-F) of Brandeis Kendall Robinson (6'6''-G-1998) of W.Connecticut Aaron Williams (6'6''-F) of Wheaton, MADistrict 3 Player of the Year: Austin Grunder (6'6''-F/G) of SUNY CortlandCoach of the Year: Jason Leone of Oswego St.
Daniel Cook (6'6''-F) of St.John Fisher Ross Gang (6'5''-G) of Rochester Austin Grunder (6'6''-F/G) of Cortland St. Tommy Lotito (6'1''-G) of Manhattanville Jackson Meshanic (6'7''-F) of Hobart Jeremiah Sparks (6'3''-G) of Oswego St.
Mekhi Beckett (6'3''-G/F) of Brockport St. Dom Black (6'2''-G) of RPI Devin Green (6'3''-G) of Oswego St. Jonathan Parker (6'8''-F) of Nazareth Luka Radovich (6'6''-F) of IthacaDistrict 4 Player of the Year: Ja'Zere Noel (6'6''-F) of RowanCoach of the Year: Justin Potts of Montclair St.
Steven Breeman (6'5''-F) of Montclair St. Spencer Freedman (6'0''-PG-1998) of New York U. Isaiah Geathers (6'3''-F) of Lehman Ja'Zere Noel (6'6''-F) of Rowan Jordan Shewbridge (6'0''-PG) of Lancaster Bible Jalen Watkins (6'6''-F) of Arcadia
Griffin Barker (6'6''-C) of Kean DJ Campbell (6'3''-G) of Stockton Elijah Eberly (6'4''-F) of DeSales Dyson Harward (6'7''-C) of Lycoming Devin Nicholson (6'2''-G) of BaruchDistrict 5 Player of the Year: Vinny DeAngelo (6'1''-G) of SwarthmoreCoach of the Year: Josh Loeffler of Johns Hopkins
Jackson Danzig (6'5''-G) of Scranton Vinny DeAngelo (6'1''-G) of Swarthmore Dominic Dunn (6'5''-F) of Widener Malik Green (6'4''-F) of Alvernia Tom Quarry (6'7''-F) of John Hopkins Jalen Vaughns (6'7''-F/G) of Neumann
Jack Anderson (6'4''-G) of Keystone Jesse Hafemeister (6'5''-G/F) of Catholic Howard McBurnie (6'6''-F) of Drew Howie Rankine (6'0''-PG) of Susquehanna Giovanni Rubino (6'2''-G) of MuhlenbergDistrict 6 Player of the Year: Miles Mallory (6'5''-F) of Randolph-MaconCoach of the Year: Caleb Kimbrough of Hampden-Sydney
Chase Ellis (6'2''-G/F) of Berry Jahn Hines (6'4''-G) of CNU Isaiah Lewis (6'7''-F) of NC-Wesleyan Miles Mallory (6'5''-F) of RMC Myles Rasnick (6'1''-G-1999) of Maryville, TN Greg Rowson (6'6''-F) of UMW
Tyler Dearman (6'3''-G) of Guilford Kasey Draper (6'4''-G/F) of Roanoke Davidson Hubbard (6'5''-F) of HSC Ben Pearce (6'1''-G) of Emory Josh Talbert (6'2''-G) of RMCDistrict 7 Player of the Year: Christian Parker (6'6''-F) of Mount UnionCoach of the Year: Mike Fuline of Mount Union
Jack Clement (6'0''-PG) of Ohio Wesleyan Devon Darrell (6'0''-PG) of La Roche Jalen Overway (6'9''-C) of Calvin Christian Parker (6'6''-F) of Mt.Union Mitch Prendergast (6'1''-G) of CWRU Lyle Tipton (G/F) of Geneva
Jamir Billings (5'11''-PG) of Wooster Luke Chicone (5'10''-PG) of John Carroll Luke Frazier (6'6''-G-2001) of John Carroll Cole Frilling (6'6''-F) of CWRU Collen Gurley (6'3''-G) of Mt.UnionDistrict 8 Player of the Year: Tyson Cruickshank (5'11''-PG) of Wheaton (IL)Coach of the Year: Michael Schauer of Wheaton (IL)
Cody Baer (6'10''-F) of Eureka Ryan Broeckel (6'6''-F) of Wisc.Lutheran Tyson Cruickshank (5'11''-PG) of Wheaton, IL Matthew Helwig (6'4''-G) of N.Central Coll. Tate Ivanyo (6'4''-F) of Anderson Kolden Vanlandingham (6'2''-G) of North Park
 Fillip Bulatovic (6'5''-F) of Carthage Tyler Gouin (5'11''-PG) of Marian Cody Mitchell (6'7''-F-2001) of IWU Michael Payant (6'6''-G) of St.Norbert Jake Schroeckenthaler (6'7''-C) of EdgewoodDistrict 9 Player of the Year: Levi Borchert (6'5''-F) of UW-OshkoshCoach of the Year: Ryan Kershaw of Carleton
Raheem Anthony (6'4''-G) of St.Mary's, MN Jeremy Beckler (6'8''-F) of Carleton Levi Borchert (6'5''-F) of UW-Oshkosh Kyle Kaemingk (6'6''-F) of Northwestern Jordan Magnani (6'1''-G) of Cornell Coll. Joshua Van Gorp (6'10''-C) of Central
Ethan Anderson (6'4''-G) of UW-La Crosse Trevon Chislom (6'6''-F) of UW-Whitewater Peter Lash (6'6''-G) of Nebr.Wesleyan Logan Pearson (6'4''-F) of UW-Platteville Brock Voigt (6'4''-F) of UW-Eau ClaireDistrict 10 Player of the Year: Josiah Johnson (6'1''-G) of Mary Hardin-BaylorCoach of the Year: Anthony Medina of St. Thomas
Josh Angle (6'3''-G) of CMS Josiah Johnson (6'1''-G) of UMHB Xzavier Lino (6'6''-G) of Whitman Brendan Mora (6'5''-G) of Pomona-Pitzer Kyle Poerschke (6'4''-G) of UT Dallas Calvin Williams of St.Thomas, TX
Brian Kenyon (6'2''-G) of CMS Darry Moore (6'7''-F-2001) of ETBU Brenden Patrick (6'0''-PG) of Lewis & Clark Ty Prince (6'6''-F) of UMHB Steven Quinn (6'2''-F) of HSU | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lima Norte - Regatas Lima 49:71 Regatas Lima wins Final opener in Peru. They edged Lima Norte 71-49 on Friday night. Regatas grabbed a 22-15 lead at the start and added a narrow 16-15 run in the second period. Moreover, Regatas Lima won the third quarter 18-12 and closed the game with a final 16-6 run. Bruno Sambuceti top-scored for the winners with 20 points, whilst Angelo Parodi (186-SF-1989) netted 9 points in a loss. |
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| PBA Round 16: NLEX RW lose to SM Beermen in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game between Top Four teams took place in Makati City. 4th ranked host NLEX RW (7-4) lost to second ranked SM Beermen (9-2) 120-106. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of NLEX RW. SM Beermen made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded NLEX RW 51-37 including a 41-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Cameron Clark (201-1991, college: Oklahoma, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 45 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds and guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) who added 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. SM Beermen's coach Jorge Gallent used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American forward Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (201-1994, college: UC Riverside) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. SM Beermen maintains second position with 9-2 record behind leader TNT Tropang. NLEX RW at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Hotshots. The game between Top Four teams took place in Makati. First ranked host TNT Tropang (10-1) defeated 3rd ranked Ginebra Kings (8-3) 114-105. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Ginebra Kings. The winners were led by American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Michael Williams supported him with 25 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) did not help to save the game for Ginebra Kings. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. TNT Tropang have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Defending champion Ginebra Kings keep the third place with three games lost. PBA top team - TNT Tropang (10-1) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed ninth ranked North Port (3-7) in Pasig City 134-110. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson fired a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Kevin Murphy produced a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. TNT Tropang have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Loser North Port keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. In the last game of round 16 Rain or Shine lost to SM Beermen on the opponent's court 116-129. North Port - TNT Tropang 110-134 PBA top team - TNT Tropang (10-1) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed ninth ranked North Port (3-7) in Pasig City 134-110. TNT Tropang dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to North Port's 48. They outrebounded North Port 61-48 including 22 on the offensive glass. TNT Tropang looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Roger Ray Pogoy (189-1992) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Kevin Murphy (197-1990, college: Tenn Tech) produced a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four TNT Tropang and five North Port 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. TNT Tropang have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Loser North Port keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. Top scorers: TNT Tropang: R.Hollis-Jefferson 31+11reb+3ast, R.Ray Pogoy 22+7reb+3ast, C.John Oftana 16+8reb+4ast, K.Williams 12+6reb+3ast, M.Williams 9+2reb+8ast, J.Chua 8+4reb North Port: K.Murphy 35+10reb+3ast, A.Tolentino 19+1reb, P.Zamar 15+2reb+4ast, B.Robert 14+8reb+6ast, J.Munzon 10+6reb+1ast, P.Caperal 5+5reb NLEX RW - SM Beermen 106-120 The game between Top Four teams took place in Makati City. 4th ranked host NLEX RW (7-4) lost to second ranked SM Beermen (9-2) 120-106. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of NLEX RW. SM Beermen made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded NLEX RW 51-37 including a 41-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Cameron Clark (201-1991, college: Oklahoma, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 45 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds and guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) who added 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four SM Beermen players scored in double figures. SM Beermen's coach Jorge Gallent used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American forward Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (201-1994, college: UC Riverside) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds and his fellow American import Wayne Selden (196-1994, college: Kansas, agency: Slash Sports) scored 32 points and 6 assists. SM Beermen maintains second position with 9-2 record behind leader TNT Tropang. NLEX RW at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Hotshots. Top scorers: SM Beermen: C.Clark 45+17reb+3ast, J.Perez 23+7reb+4ast, J.Cruz 16+2reb+1ast, B.Allyn 14+1reb+1ast, S.Enciso 8+1reb+4ast, M.Lassiter 8+6reb+4ast NLEX RW: W.Selden 32+4reb+6ast, B.Ganuelas-Rosser 29+15reb+3ast, T.Don 14+5reb, S.Anthony 8+1reb+2ast, A.Semerad 6+5reb, K.Alas 5+2reb+7ast SM Beermen - Rain or Shine 129-116 Very expected game in Manila where 10th ranked Rain or Shine (2-8) was defeated by second ranked SM Beermen (9-2) 129-116 on Friday. SM Beermen looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Naturalized Tongan center Moala Tautuaa (200-1989, college: Chadron St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Gian Mamuyac (180-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Mark Borboran (198-1984) added 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Five SM Beermen and four Rain or Shine players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. SM Beermen maintains second position with 9-2 record behind leader TNT Tropang. Rain or Shine lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with eight games lost. Top scorers: SM Beermen: V.Manuel 23+4reb+1ast, M.Tautuaa 23+12reb, J.Perez 20+12reb+6ast, M.Lassiter 20+3reb+2ast, C.Clark 20+9reb+3ast, J.Cruz 12+3reb+4ast Rain or Shine: G.Mamuyac 23+10reb+6ast, M.Borboran 15+7reb+2ast, N.Torres 12+4reb, B.Belga 12+6reb+5ast, N.Demusis 12+3ast, R.Nambatac 9+3reb+3ast TNT Tropang - Ginebra Kings 114-105 The game between Top Four teams took place in Makati. First ranked host TNT Tropang (10-1) defeated 3rd ranked Ginebra Kings (8-3) 114-105. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Ginebra Kings. TNT Tropang made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Ginebra Kings turnovers. Strangely Ginebra Kings outrebounded TNT Tropang 49-36 including 35 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and naturalized American guard Michael Williams (188-1991, college: CS Fullerton) supported him with 25 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) did not help to save the game for Ginebra Kings. Naturalized German forward Christian Standhardinger (206-1989, college: Hawaii) added 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. TNT Tropang have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Defending champion Ginebra Kings keep the third place with three games lost. Top scorers: TNT Tropang: R.Hollis-Jefferson 34+11reb+4ast, M.Williams 25+6ast, R.Ray Pogoy 22+4reb, C.John Oftana 12+8reb+2ast, J.Castro William 12+6reb+4ast, K.Williams 5+3reb+1ast Ginebra Kings: J.Brownlee 27+10reb+4ast, S.Thompson 19+6reb+10ast, C.Standhardinger 19+13reb+8ast, M.Jamie 15+7reb+1ast, S.Pringle 10, J.Gray 5+1reb |
| Clark number one in Philippines PBA for round 16 - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 31-year old player had a double-double of 45 points and 17 rebounds, while his team beat NLEX RW (#5, 7-4) 120-106. SM Beermen maintains the 2nd position in Filipino PBA. They are still close to the very top. SM Beermen would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 9-2 record. Clark just recently signed at SM Beermen, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former The University of Oklahoma star has very solid stats this year. Clark is in league's top in points (7th best: 29.5ppg), rebounds (8th best: 10.9rpg) and averages impressive 59.0% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-F-1995) of league's leader TNT Tropang. Hollis-Jefferson had a very good evening with a double-double of 34 points and 11 rebounds. Of course TNT Tropang cruised to a 114-105 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked Ginebra Kings (#3, 8-3). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. TNT Tropang consolidated its place in the very top position of the standings. His team belongs to top of the standings with 10-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Hollis-Jefferson is one of the most experienced players at TNT Tropang and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser (201-F-1994) of NLEX RW (#5). Ganuelas-Rosser scored 29 points and grabbed fifteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Ganuelas-Rosser's great performance NLEX RW lost 106-120 to the higher-ranked SM Beermen (#2, 9-2). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing NLEX RW needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 7 victories and 4 lost games. Ganuelas-Rosser has a very solid season. In 11 games in Philippines he scored 15.5ppg. He also has 7.5rpg, 2.1bpg and FGP: 74.2%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Gian Mamuyac (180-G-1999) of Rain or Shine - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Kevin Murphy (197-G-1990) of North Port - 35 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Jaymar Perez (188-G-1993) of SM Beermen - 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Justin Brownlee (197-F-1988) of Ginebra Kings - 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Wayne Selden (196-SG-1994) of NLEX RW - 32 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Moala Tautuaa (200-C-1989) of SM Beermen - 23 points and 12 rebounds 10. Scottie Thompson (188-G-1993) of Ginebra Kings - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| 2Liga Round 26: Notec Inowr. defeat AZS UMK in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Fifth-ranked AZS UMK (18-8) gave a tough game to second ranked Notec Inowr. (22-5) in Inowroclaw on Saturday. Notec Inowr. managed to secure only one-point victory 86-85. However their fans expected easier game. Strangely AZS UMK outrebounded Notec Inowr. 41-27 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Aleksander Filipiak (185-1990) scored 16 points, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Mateusz Stanczuk (194-2000) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Arkadiusz Kobus (196-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Notec Inowr. have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 22-5 record behind leader AZS AWF Mick., which they share with Koscian and Przemysl. AZS UMK at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Notec Inowr. is looking forward to face AMW Gdynia (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. AZS UMK will play against Trefl 2 (#14) in Sopot and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Very important is a home loss of third ranked Tarnovia (19-7) against tenth ranked Pabianice (11-16) on Saturday night. Host Tarnovia was defeated by Pabianice in Tarnowo Podgorne 78-66. Point guard Szymon Gralewski (179-2001) notched 23 points, 8 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and Sebastian Szymanski supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by forward Seweryn Sroczynski (195-1995) did not help to save the game for Tarnovia. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Pabianice maintains tenth position with 11-16 record, which they share with WKK 2. Tarnovia at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Lowicz. Pabianice will play against Trefl 2 (#14) in Sopot in the next round. Tarnovia will play on the road against Gdynia GAK (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game between Top Four teams took place in Przemysl. Second-ranked host Przemysl (22-5) lost to top-ranked Mickiewicz (27-0) 94-84. The best player for the winners was Lukasz Klaczek who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Max Egner produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. Przemysl's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Mickiewicz have an impressive 27-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 27-0 record. Loser Przemysl keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Koscian and Notec Inowr.. Mickiewicz will meet Cracovia (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Przemysl will play against Gliwice 2 (#12) and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 26: Klodzko lost to Koscian on the opponent's court 73-80. Minsk Maz. outscored Ostrow Mazow. in a home game 105-86. Gliwice 2 recorded a loss to Bielsko-Biala on the road 80-68. LKS Lodz 2 was defeated by Ogniwo Szcz. on its own court 81-86. AMW Gdynia was beaten by Zgierz in a road game 89-82. Trefl 2 was destroyed by LKS Lodz at home 65-105. Gdynia GAK unfortunately lost to Gniezno on the opponent's court 80-84. Lowicz managed to beat Pyra in a home game 94-89. Energa W-wa crushed Minsk Maz. on the road 121-78. Zyrardow smashed Ostrow Mazow. on its own court 95-69. AZS UJK lost to Legia 2 in Warszawa 58-66. Pruszkow outscored Isetia W-wa at home 93-68. Radom Kolejarz managed to beat Lublin on the opponent's court 78-75. Legionowo was defeated by Tur Bielsk Pdl. in a home game 78-89. Ochota W-wa was smashed by Zubry on the road 89-49. Gliwice 2 was destroyed by UR Krakow on its own court 65-112. Czeladz unfortunately lost to Bielsko-Biala in a road game 79-97. Wisla Krakow recorded a loss to Tarn.Gory at home 65-79. AGH 2 was crushed by MKS DG 2 on the opponent's court 97-78. AZS PCz was smashed by Rybnik in a home game 62-86. Tychy 2 was destroyed by Resovia on the road 112-55. Iskra Cz unfortunately lost to Cracovia on its own court 76-89. Katy Wroc. recorded a loss to Zary in a road game 71-83. SKM ZG crushed Stal Ostrow 2 at home 99-67. Olesnica was beaten by Slask 3 on the opponent's court 79-62. Siechnice lost to Sudety in a home game 62-75. Gorzow was outscored by Prudnik on the road 59-106. WKK 2 managed to beat Gimbasket on its own court 85-76. Miedzychod defeated Katowice KS 27 in a road game 72-60. Gdynia GAK beat Ogniwo Szcz. at home 85-83. Lublin was destroyed by Legionowo on the opponent's court 108-67. The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 5 assists by Piotr Lucka of Bielsko-Biala. Koscian - Klodzko 80-73 Very expected game when 9th ranked Klodzko (13-14) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Koscian (22-5) 80-73 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was center Szymon Milczynski (204-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Mateusz Kaczmarek (186-1997) chipped in 24 points. Guard Rafal Wojciechowski (192-1985) produced a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and guard Michal Weiss (188-1982) added 23 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Koscian have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Notec Inowr. and Przemysl. Loser Klodzko dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with MKS DG 2. Koscian will meet Olesnica (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Klodzko will play against Siechnice (#14) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Koscian: M.Kaczmarek 24+4reb+3ast, S.Milczynski 21+16reb+4ast, S.Kiszka 10+3reb+2ast, B.Kin 8+6reb+5ast, D.Jeremiasz 7+2reb, A.Nawrocki 6 Klodzko: M.Weiss 23+3reb+5ast, L.Makarczuk 12+5reb+1ast, R.Wojciechowski 12+10reb+10ast, N.Kuba 8+5reb+2ast, M.Podejko 6+8reb+1ast, B.Jakub 5+1ast Minsk Maz. - Ostrow Mazow. 105-86 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Minsk Mazowiecki where eleventh ranked Minsk Maz. (8-18) smashed 10th ranked Ostrow Mazow. (9-17) 105-86 on Wednesday. Minsk Maz. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Ostrow Mazow.'s 46 and made 19-of-20 free shots (95.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Ostrow Mazow. 33-21 including 26 on the defensive glass. Minsk Maz. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was Krzysztof Grudzien (196-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Forward Rafal Krol (197-1987) chipped in 27 points and 4 assists. Power forward Mateusz Zozun (203-2000) produced 21 points and 4 assists and point guard Mateusz Laczynski (185-2000) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Four Ostrow Mazow. players scored in double figures. Ostrow Mazow.'s coach Marek Lodyga rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Newly promoted Minsk Maz. maintains eleventh position with 8-18 record, which they share with Olesnica. Ostrow Mazow. lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 17 games lost. Minsk Maz. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ostrow Mazow. will play against the league's second-placed Energa W-wa (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Minsk Maz.: K.Grudzien 29+11reb+5ast, R.Krol 27+3reb+4ast, Z.Jakub 25+4reb+5ast, S.Okola 9+6reb+2ast, C.Mateusz 6+3reb+3ast, W.Filip 5+2reb+2ast Ostrow Mazow.: M.Zozun 21+4reb+4ast, P.Lysiak 19+4reb, L.Mateusz 16+4reb+6ast, J.Brandys 10+3ast, K.Maciej 6, M.Lopacinski 5+4reb+1ast Bielsko-Biala - Gliwice 2 80-68 Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Gliwice 2 (8-20) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Bielsko-Biala (20-8) 80-68 on Wednesday. Bielsko-Biala looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Piotr Lucka (194-1996) who scored 18 points and 5 assists. Center Jakub Fenrych (199-1993) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Bielsko-Biala players scored in double figures. Power forward Kajetan Misztal (198-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and Filip Maciejewski (192-2005) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bielsko-Biala have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 20-8 record. Gliwice 2 lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 20 games lost. Bielsko-Biala will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gliwice 2 will play against Tarn.Gory (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bielsko-Biala: P.Lucka 18+3reb+5ast, W.Zub 16+3reb+2ast, M.Kocma 10+3reb+4ast, J.Fenrych 10+10reb+2ast, S.Lukasiak 7+4reb+1ast, J.Oskar 7+2reb+4ast Gliwice 2: M.Filip 17+1reb+4ast, M.Kajetan 12+14reb, M.Pawel 7+2reb+1ast, J.Mikolaj 7+3reb+2ast, K.Karol 7+1reb+1ast, G.Samuel 4+3reb+3ast Group ALKS Lodz 2 - Ogniwo Szcz. 81-86Everything went according to plan when eleventh ranked Ogniwo Szcz. (9-18) beat on the road 15th ranked LKS Lodz 2 (4-22) 86-81 on Sunday. Ogniwo Szcz. forced 21 LKS Lodz 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 48-30 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Karol Pytys (202-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Michal Chmurzewski (180-2004) chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. Maksymilian Gajek (185-2004) produced 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Szymon Rekos (190-2004) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ogniwo Szcz. maintains eleventh position with 9-18 record, which they share with Gorzow. LKS Lodz 2 lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth place with 22 games lost. Ogniwo Szcz. will meet at home TKM Wloclawek (#16) in the next round where they are favorite. LKS Lodz 2 will play against AZS UMK in Torun and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ogniwo Szcz.: K.Pytys 24+16reb+2ast, C.Michal 16+7ast, K.Kacper 14+4reb, S.Bartosz 11+8reb+3ast, N.Eryk 10+5reb+3ast, P.Wiktor 6+12reb+1ast LKS Lodz 2: G.Maksymilian 17+5reb+5ast, K.Kacper 14+3reb+3ast, R.Szymon 12+8reb+5ast, K.Tomasz 11+4reb+2ast, A.Adrian 11+1reb+1ast, Y.Mykyta 9+7reb+1ast Notec Inowr. - AZS UMK 86-85 Fifth-ranked AZS UMK (18-8) gave a tough game to second ranked Notec Inowr. (22-5) in Inowroclaw on Saturday. Notec Inowr. managed to secure only one-point victory 86-85. However their fans expected easier game. Strangely AZS UMK outrebounded Notec Inowr. 41-27 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Aleksander Filipiak (185-1990) scored 16 points, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Mateusz Stanczuk (194-2000) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Arkadiusz Kobus (196-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Pawel Sowinski (190-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Notec Inowr. and four AZS UMK players scored in double figures. Notec Inowr. have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 22-5 record behind leader AZS AWF Mick., which they share with Koscian and Przemysl. AZS UMK at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Notec Inowr. is looking forward to face AMW Gdynia (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. AZS UMK will play against Trefl 2 (#14) in Sopot and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Notec Inowr.: A.Filipiak 16+1reb+6ast, R.Nelson 16+3reb+2ast, M.Stanczuk 14+8reb, P.Robak 12+3reb+3ast, M.Grod 10+5reb+3ast, L.Bodych 9+3reb+3ast AZS UMK: S.Wit 22+5reb+2ast, A.Kobus 20+14reb+7ast, S.Pawel 16+13reb+6ast, L.Hubert 16+6reb, K.Mackiewicz 6+2reb+1ast, A.Ndashimye 2 Zgierz - AMW Gdynia 89-82 There was no surprise when 11th ranked AMW Gdynia (8-19) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Zgierz (14-13) 89-82 on Saturday. Zgierz dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to AMW Gdynia's 26. They outrebounded AMW Gdynia 37-23 including a 26-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Zgierz looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Ukrainian point guard Aleksander Szczerbatiuk (176-1996) who scored 27 points and 6 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Naturalized British forward Sebastian Ferenc (206-1995, college: Missouri S&T) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Stefan Marchlewski (184-1998, college: Morrisville St.) produced 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Adam Wasowicz (186-1998) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. AMW Gdynia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Zgierz maintains ninth position with 14-13 record. AMW Gdynia at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Zgierz will meet league's leader LKS Lodz on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. AMW Gdynia will play against the league's second-placed Notec Inowr. (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Zgierz: A.Szczerbatiuk 27+4reb+6ast, S.Ferenc 19+7reb+1ast, R.Kowalski 11+1reb+6ast, M.Michal 10+6reb, H.Lewandowski 9+11reb+1ast, M.Cwirko-Godycki 7+3reb AMW Gdynia: S.Marchlewski 25+5reb+7ast, A.Wasowicz 15+4ast, S.Tymoteusz 14+3ast, B.Dawid 9+1reb+1ast, J.Szymanski 7+6reb+4ast, G.Dominik 6+5reb Trefl 2 - LKS Lodz 65-105 No shocking result in a game in Sopot where first ranked LKS Lodz (26-1) outleveled 14th ranked Trefl 2 (6-21) 105-65 on Saturday. LKS Lodz dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Trefl 2's 30. LKS Lodz forced 19 Trefl 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 41-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Norbert Kulon (187-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Bartosz Wrobel (190-1995) chipped in 14 points. Four LKS Lodz players scored in double figures. Guard Bartosz Olechnowicz (185-2003) produced 27 points and power forward Maciej Nagel (200-2005) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. LKS Lodz have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 26-1 record. Trefl 2 lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Czeladz. LKS Lodz will meet at home Zgierz (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Trefl 2 will play against AZS UMK (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: LKS Lodz: N.Kulon 17+2reb+12ast, K.Dominiak 17+3reb, B.Wrobel 14+4reb+3ast, P.Przemyslaw 13+5reb+3ast, J.Gizynski 10+5reb+2ast, K.Karol 9+4reb+1ast Trefl 2: O.Bartosz 27+2reb+1ast, N.Maciej 10+10reb+3ast, G.Filip 6+5reb+1ast, J.Wiktor 5+3reb+4ast, K.Mateusz 4, W.Patryk 4+1reb Tarnovia - Pabianice 66-78 Very important is a home loss of third ranked Tarnovia (19-7) against tenth ranked Pabianice (11-16) on Saturday night. Host Tarnovia was defeated by Pabianice in Tarnowo Podgorne 78-66. Point guard Szymon Gralewski (179-2001) notched 23 points, 8 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and forward Sebastian Szymanski (194-1998) supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by forward Seweryn Sroczynski (195-1995) did not help to save the game for Tarnovia. Power forward Maciej Rostalski (198-1990) added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Pabianice maintains tenth position with 11-16 record, which they share with WKK 2. Tarnovia at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Lowicz. Pabianice will play against Trefl 2 (#14) in Sopot in the next round. Tarnovia will play on the road against Gdynia GAK (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Pabianice: S.Gralewski 23+4reb+8ast, W.Wojciech 20+3reb+1ast, S.Szymanski 11+10reb+3ast, P.Zawadzki 9+8reb+4ast, D.Jedrzejewski 6+1reb, J.Sobolewski 5+4reb Tarnovia: S.Sroczynski 19+7reb, L.Danderfer 14+2reb+1ast, M.Rostalski 12+11reb+1ast, D.Filip 8+7reb+2ast, M.Kurach 6+3reb+2ast, L.Ulchurski 3+4reb+2ast Gniezno - Gdynia GAK 84-80 Very expected game when 13th ranked Gdynia GAK (6-20) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Gniezno (16-10) 84-80 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Gniezno looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Gdynia GAK's players. The best player for the winners was power forward Mikolaj Czyz (205-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field). Piotr Lesniczak (203-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Mateusz Zebrok (187-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds and guard Alan Duda (186-2004) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gniezno moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Pyra. Newly promoted Gdynia GAK keeps the thirteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Tychy 2. Gniezno will meet at home higher ranked Ksiezak (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Gdynia GAK will play against Tarnovia (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Gniezno: M.Czyz 29+13reb+4ast, P.Lesniczak 19+10reb+4ast, D.Dobrzycki 17+7reb+6ast, U.Tomasz 5+2ast, D.Kotwasinski 5+2reb+4ast, D.Wietrzynski 3+2reb Gdynia GAK: Z.Mateusz 34+15reb+2ast, D.Alan 13+3reb+5ast, M.Babinski 12+2reb, W.Kacper 8+4reb+2ast, Z.Cezary 8+2reb+2ast, C.Dawid 3 Lowicz - Pyra 94-89 Rather predictable result in Lowicz where fourth ranked Ksiezak (19-7) defeated 6th ranked Pyra (16-10) 94-89 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was point guard Jakub Stanios (180-1994) who scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Center Mateusz Fatz (205-1996) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Ksiezak players scored in double figures. Guard Marcin Flieger (185-1984) produced 41 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and Przemyslaw Szymanski (198-1984) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Pyra's coach Tomasz Semmler rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ksiezak have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Tarnovia. Loser Pyra dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Gniezno. Ksiezak will meet Gniezno (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Pyra will play against SMS PZKosz in Wladyslawowo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Lowicz: J.Stanios 28+7reb+8ast, M.Fatz 20+8reb+1ast, K.Nataniel 18+3reb, K.Kacper 11+9reb+5ast, D.Nieporecki 7+2reb, M.Kasinski 5+5reb+2ast Pyra: M.Flieger 41+6reb+2ast, P.Szymanski 15+9reb+1ast, P.Patryk 11+2ast, G.Marcel 8+3reb+2ast, W.Szymon 7+1ast, R.Janczyk 3+1reb+1ast Group BMinsk Maz. - Energa W-wa 78-121Not a big story in a game in Minsk Mazowiecki where 11th ranked Minsk Maz. (8-18) was rolled over by second ranked Energa W-wa (22-3) 121-78 on Saturday. Energa W-wa dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Minsk Maz.'s 46. Energa W-wa forced 25 Minsk Maz. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Minsk Maz.'s players. The best player for the winners was Norman Zuber (194-1994) who scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Guard Jakub Osinski (190-2005) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Energa W-wa players scored in double figures. Guard Jakub Zablocki (186-2004) produced 20 points and 6 assists and Krzysztof Grudzien (196-1992) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Energa W-wa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 22-3 record behind leader AZS AWF Mick. Minsk Maz. lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Olesnica. Energa W-wa will meet Ostrow Mazow. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Minsk Maz. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Energa W-wa: G.Malewski 20+5reb+3ast, O.Jakub 19+6reb+6ast, N.Zuber 19+7reb+5ast, S.Jakub 18+6reb+1ast, G.Mateusz 14+3reb+3ast, D.Tokarski 14+2reb+4ast Minsk Maz.: Z.Jakub 20+3reb+6ast, K.Grudzien 18+6reb+2ast, C.Mateusz 15+7reb, S.Kacper 8+1reb+1ast, S.Okola 6+3reb+1ast, L.Jan 4+1reb+1ast Zyrardow - Ostrow Mazow. 95-69 Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Zyrardow (17-8) outscored at home 10th ranked Ostrow Mazow. (9-17) 95-69 on Saturday. Zyrardow dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Ostrow Mazow.'s 36. Zyrardow forced 25 Ostrow Mazow. turnovers and outrebounded them 46-32 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Zyrardow looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Ostrow Mazow.'s players. The best player for the winners was center Krystian Kozluk (205-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Forward Damian Orebski (196-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Zyrardow's coach Piotr Sochacki felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Mateusz Zozun (203-2000) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Jakub Brandys (181-1999) added 18 points respectively for the guests. Zyrardow maintains sixth position with 17-8 record. Ostrow Mazow. lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 17 games lost. Zyrardow will meet Radom Kolejarz (#9) on the road in the next round. Ostrow Mazow. will play against the league's second-placed Energa W-wa and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Zyrardow: K.Kozluk 26+13reb+8ast, M.Wieczorkowski 23+11reb+1ast, D.Orebski 19+11reb+6ast, S.Krystian 6+2reb+2ast, F.Filip 6+1reb+2ast, M.Lapinski 6+4reb+5ast Ostrow Mazow.: J.Brandys 18+4reb+1ast, M.Zozun 17+6reb+3ast, O.Krystian 11+3reb, P.Lysiak 9+9reb+1ast, L.Mateusz 5+2reb+1ast, F.Tomasz 5+4reb Legia 2 - AZS UJK 66-58 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked AZS UJK's (5-21) road loss to thirteenth ranked Legia 2 (6-19) 58-66 on Saturday. Legia 2 outrebounded AZS UJK 49-30 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Jakub Sadowski (205-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Eryk Gasinski (181-2004) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Legia 2 players scored in double figures. Forward Daniel Piorun (189-2005) produced 18 points and forward Kamil Barnus (197-2003) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Legia 2 moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Ochota W-wa. Loser AZS UJK keeps the fourteenth position with 21 games lost. Legia 2 will meet at home higher ranked Zubry (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. AZS UJK will play against Pisz (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Legia 2: J.Sadowski 19+14reb, G.Eryk 16+8reb+5ast, M.Zarzeczny 12+12reb+4ast, B.Didier-Urbaniak 10+10reb+1ast, B.Mateusz 5+2ast, K.Bartosz 2+2reb+1ast AZS UJK: P.Daniel 18+2reb+3ast, J.Lewandowski 13+5reb+1ast, L.Oskar 9+7reb+1ast, P.Lis 8+1reb+3ast, B.Kamil 8+11reb+1ast, W.Igor 2+1reb Pruszkow - Isetia W-wa 93-68 No shocking result in a game in Pruszkow where first ranked Znicz (23-2) outleveled 7th ranked Isetia W-wa (13-12) 93-68 on Saturday. They outrebounded Isetia W-wa 39-22 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Znicz looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Lukasz Bonarek (201-1993, college: MSU-W.Plains) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Hubert Milak (188-1998) chipped in 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Znicz players scored in double figures. Point guard Jan Grzelinski (180-1994, college: Canisius) produced 15 points and 9 assists and forward Jerzy Kempa (194-2000) added 12 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Znicz have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-2 record. Loser Isetia W-wa keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. Znicz will meet at home Lublin (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Isetia W-wa will play against Tur Bielsk Pdl. (#5) in Bielsk Podlaski and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pruszkow: L.Bonarek 24+9reb+1ast, H.Milak 19+2reb+1ast, B.Proczek 13+6reb+1ast, T.Jozefiak 11+3reb+1ast, K.Czosnowski 10+3reb+6ast, M.Czemerys 8+2reb+1ast Isetia W-wa: J.Grzelinski 15+9ast, K.Jerzy 12+4reb+3ast, D.Groth 12+2reb+1ast, M.Wojtynski 9+5reb+2ast, S.Kus 4+2ast, K.Rogowski 4+2reb+1ast Lublin - Radom Kolejarz 75-78 Very expected game when 15th ranked Lublin (2-23) was edged at home by ninth ranked Radom Kolejarz (9-16) 78-75 on Sunday. Radom Kolejarz looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Bartlomiej Karolak (199-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists. Maciej Parszewski (195-1994) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Radom Kolejarz's coach Jakub Stefaniuk used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Bartosz Muda (202-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Wiktor Siemianiuk (186-2004) added 20 points respectively for the hosts. Five Radom Kolejarz and four Lublin players scored in double figures. Radom Kolejarz maintains ninth position with 9-16 record. Lublin lost sixteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth place with 23 games lost. Radom Kolejarz will meet at home higher ranked Zyrardow (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lublin will play against the league's leader Znicz (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Radom Kolejarz: B.Karolak 18+2reb+11ast, M.Parszewski 16+8reb+1ast, A.Garita 13+3reb+2ast, A.Slediuk 10+8reb+1ast, G.Wiktor 10+5reb+1ast, W.Nowak 7+4reb Lublin: S.Wiktor 20+4reb+1ast, G.Piotr 15+3reb+1ast, B.Muda 15+11reb+5ast, L.Jakub 12+8reb, G.Nawrocki 6+4reb+5ast, P.Maciej 4+4reb+3ast Legionowo - Tur Bielsk Pdl. 78-89 Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Tur Bielsk Pdl. (18-7) defeated on the road 8th ranked Legionowo (13-13) 89-78 on Saturday. Tur Bielsk Pdl. made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was point guard Wojciech Jakubiak (188-1996) who scored 25 points. Forward Lukasz Kuczynski (196-1985) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Five Tur Bielsk Pdl. players scored in double figures. Turkish guard Calar Calikan (190-1997) produced 22 points and 4 assists and Przemyslaw Lewandowski (201-1978) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Tur Bielsk Pdl. went down to fifth position due to points difference. Loser Legionowo dropped to the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Slask 3. Tur Bielsk Pdl. will meet at home Isetia W-wa (#7) in the next round. Legionowo will play against Ochota W-wa in Warszawa and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tur Bielsk Pdl.: W.Jakubiak 25+3reb+1ast, L.Kuczynski 18+6reb, P.Karasevich 13+8reb+1ast, A.Weres 11+10reb+2ast, B.Wroblewski 10+3reb+6ast, S.Urbanski 7 Legionowo: C.Calar 22+3reb+4ast, P.Lewandowski 14+7reb+2ast, P.Lapinski 14+7reb, R.Pstrokonski 8+5reb, B.Dorian 8+2reb, P.Sloniewski 8+8reb+2ast Zubry - Ochota W-wa 89-49 Not a big story in a game in Bialystok where 12th ranked Ochota W-wa (6-19) was rolled over by third ranked Zubry (20-6) 89-49 on Saturday. Zubry forced 21 Ochota W-wa turnovers and outrebounded them 42-28 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Ochota W-wa's players. The best player for the winners was Andrzej Misiewicz (199-1984, college: Daytona St.) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Michal Bombrych (182-1998) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Aleksander Augustynik produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Michal Krawczyk (188-2001) added 16 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Zubry have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 20-6 record having just two points less than leader AZS AWF Mick. Ochota W-wa lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Legia 2. Zubry will meet Legia 2 (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ochota W-wa will play against Legionowo and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Zubry: A.Misiewicz 19+10reb+3ast, P.Milewski 15+4reb+1ast, T.Pawel 11+1reb+2ast, M.Rapucha 10+1reb+2ast, K.Pawel 9+2reb+5ast, M.Bombrych 9+5reb+8ast Ochota W-wa: K.Michal 16+1reb+2ast, A.Aleksander 10+12reb+1ast, F.Wojciech 5+2reb+1ast, R.Mikita 4+1reb+1ast, M.Witoslawski 3+1reb, A.Niemyjski 3+1reb+3ast Group CGliwice 2 - UR Krakow 65-112Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked UR Krakow (20-7) outscored on the road 12th ranked Gliwice 2 (8-20) 112-65 on Saturday. UR Krakow dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Gliwice 2's 42 and made 17-of-17 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They outrebounded Gliwice 2 39-26 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. UR Krakow looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Gliwice 2's players. The best player for the winners was power forward Patryk Michalowski (198-2001) who scored 21 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). Point guard Artur Wlodarczyk (182-1996) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Mikolaj Jopek (202-2006) produced 10 points and 6 rebounds and guard Samuel Guslawski (188-2006) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five UR Krakow and four Gliwice 2 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. UR Krakow moved-up to third place, which they share with Resovia. Gliwice 2 lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 20 games lost. UR Krakow will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gliwice 2 will play against Tarn.Gory (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: UR Krakow: P.Michalowski 21+8reb+2ast, B.Konrad 18+2reb+1ast, M.Szwedo 18+5reb+3ast, M.Jakubek 16+7reb+1ast, M.Pieniazek 14+2reb+6ast, A.Wlodarczyk 14+5reb+7ast Gliwice 2: S.Jeremiasz 11+4reb, J.Mikolaj 10+6reb+3ast, M.Pawel 10+1reb, G.Samuel 10+6reb+2ast, K.Karol 9+2reb+2ast, M.Antoni 8+1reb Bielsko-Biala - Czeladz 97-79 There was no surprise when 13th ranked Czeladz (6-21) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Bielsko-Biala (20-8) 97-79 on Saturday. Bielsko-Biala looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Wojciech Zub (181-1995) who scored 31 points and 7 assists. Forward Robert Kozaczka (198-1981) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Bielsko-Biala's coach Grzegorz Blotko used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Jakub Sciegienny (185-1999) produced 26 points and point guard Artur Donerstag (180-1991) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Czeladz players scored in double figures. Bielsko-Biala have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 20-8 record. Czeladz lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Trefl 2. Bielsko-Biala will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Czeladz will play against Wisla Krakow (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bielsko-Biala: W.Zub 31+2reb+7ast, G.Szybowicz 14+3reb+1ast, M.Kocma 11+5reb+5ast, S.Lukasiak 10+3reb, R.Kozaczka 9+8reb+7ast, P.Lucka 8+1ast Czeladz: J.Sciegienny 26+1reb+3ast, A.Donerstag 12+6reb+3ast, M.Pawlik 11+2reb+3ast, M.Balcerzak 10+5reb+2ast, M.Wisniewski 7+7reb+3ast, N.Kacper 6+4reb Wisla Krakow - Tarn.Gory 65-79 No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Tarn.Gory (12-15) won against on the road 16th ranked Wisla Krakow (2-25) 79-65 on Saturday. Tarn.Gory looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Nikodem Kowalski (200-1995) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Dawid Weiss (188-1988) chipped in 4 points and 14 assists. Tarn.Gory's coach Radoslaw Kucinski used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Filip Rerak (198-2002) produced 24 points and 6 rebounds and forward Jan Graniczka (191-1999) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Tarn.Gory maintains ninth position with 12-15 record. Wisla Krakow lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 25 games lost. They share the position with Gimbasket. Tarn.Gory will meet Gliwice 2 (#12) on the road in the next round. Wisla Krakow will play against Czeladz (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Tarn.Gory: N.Kowalski 23+9reb+2ast, R.Pawel 14+1reb, M.Majcherek 13+5reb+2ast, P.Oliwier 9+2reb+1ast, G.Mikolaj 4+4reb, D.Weiss 4+3reb+14ast Wisla Krakow: R.Filip 24+6reb+2ast, I.Grzegorz 13+2reb+1ast, U.Franciszek 10+2reb+3ast, J.Graniczka 9+7reb+1ast, W.Cezary 4+5reb+6ast, P.Marcol 3+1reb+1ast MKS DG 2 - AGH 2 97-78 Rather expected game in Dabrowa Gornicza where 10th ranked Korona (10-16) was crushed by eighth ranked MKS DG 2 (13-14) 97-78 on Saturday. MKS DG 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Korona's players. The best player for the winners was guard Kacper Indyk (200) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Kacper Margiciok (191-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Bartosz Lesniak (176-2006) produced 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and center Michal Spinczyk (201-2000) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Korona players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. MKS DG 2 maintains eighth position with 13-14 record, which they share with Klodzko. Loser Korona keeps the tenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Iskra Cz. MKS DG 2 will meet Tarn.Gory (#9) in the next round. Korona will play against AZS PC and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: MKS DG 2: I.Kacper 32+11reb+2ast, M.Kacper 23+12reb+4ast, D.Boryka 13+4reb+7ast, B.Maksymilian 9+1reb+1ast, D.Kacper 6+4reb+2ast, P.Brajan 4+2reb+1ast AGH 2: L.Bartosz 24+8reb+6ast, S.Michal 16+9reb+2ast, S.Jan 12+5reb+1ast, H.Marcel 12+3reb+1ast, O.Mateusz 10+8reb+1ast, A.Mac 4 AZS PCz - Rybnik 62-86 Very predictable result in Czestochowa where sixth ranked Rybnik (19-8) smashed 15th ranked AZS PC (2-24) 86-62 on Saturday. Rybnik dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to AZS PC's 22. Rybnik forced 20 AZS PC turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Marcin Kosiorowski (181-2005) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Center Adam Andula (201-1987) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Rybnik's coach Jakub Krakowczyk felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Przemyslaw Laszewski (194-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and swingman Kacper Hajdus (191-1996) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Rybnik have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 19-8 record. AZS PC lost sixteenth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 24 games lost. Rybnik will meet at home higher ranked Resovia (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. AZS PC will play against Korona (#10) in Krakow and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Rybnik: K.Marcin 24+9reb+1ast, A.Andula 17+9reb+2ast, K.Piotr 15+4reb+4ast, K.Tymoteusz 7+3reb+1ast, K.Sebastian 7+4reb+2ast, K.Wydra 5+3reb+2ast AZS PCz: K.Hajdus 14+6reb+1ast, M.Piotr 13+2reb+1ast, P.Laszewski 11+14reb+1ast, S.Tomasz 8+4reb, D.Jozefowski 8+2reb+2ast, K.Filip 4+1reb+4ast Resovia - Tychy 2 112-55 Not a big story in a game in Rzeszow where 13th ranked Tychy 2 (6-20) was rolled over by third ranked Resovia (20-7) 112-55 on Sunday. Resovia dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Tychy 2's 22. Resovia forced 26 Tychy 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 45-30 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Tychy 2's players. The best player for the winners was power forward Wojciech Watroba (210-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Guard Cezary Guminski (192-1994) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Four Resovia players scored in double figures. Swingman Kacper Szczepanek (187-2004) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and Lukasz Polakowski (185-2001) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Tychy 2's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Newly promoted Resovia maintains third position with 20-7 record having just one point less than leader AZS AWF Mick., which they share with UR Krakow. Tychy 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Gdynia GAK. Resovia will meet Rybnik (#6) on the road in the next round. Tychy 2 will play against Iskra Cz (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Resovia: B.Czerwonka 29+4reb, W.Watroba 24+10reb+4ast, C.Guminski 16+10reb+10ast, T.Krzywdzinski 12+6reb+2ast, A.Lukasz 9+2reb+4ast, A.Warszawski 7+7reb+1ast Tychy 2: P.Lukasz 15+1reb+1ast, S.Kacper 14+6reb+1ast, J.Ignacy 6+2reb+2ast, K.Mateusz 4+4reb+3ast, G.Pawel 4+1reb+1ast, F.Bartosz 4 Iskra Cz - Cracovia 76-89 Everything went according to plan in Czestochowa where sixth ranked Cracovia (18-9) beat 10th ranked Iskra Cz (10-16) 89-76 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was guard Dawid Golus (186-1999) who scored 31 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Forward Mateusz Lopatkiewicz (198-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Cracovia's coach Lukasz Kasperzec used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Adrian Placzek (182-1985) produced 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Wojciech Michalak (190-1996) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Iskra Cz players scored in double figures. Cracovia moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Katy Wroc. Iskra Cz lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with AGH 2. Cracovia will meet at home league's leader Mickiewicz in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Iskra Cz will play against Tychy 2 (#13) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Cracovia: D.Golus 31+7reb+6ast, L.Mateusz 20+12reb, H.Patryk 14+4reb+4ast, S.Andrzej 8+3reb+2ast, B.Karlik 6+6reb+2ast, B.Oliwier 6+1reb Iskra Cz: A.Placzek 22+5reb+6ast, M.Wojciech 21+6reb+1ast, A.Michalak 12+7reb+6ast, W.Kotlewski 10+8reb+1ast, W.Szostak 8+16reb+3ast, M.Cieslak 2+1reb+2ast Przemysl - AZS AWF Mick. 84-94 The game between Top Four teams took place in Przemysl. Second-ranked host Przemysl (22-5) lost to top-ranked Mickiewicz (27-0) 94-84. Mickiewicz had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Lukasz Klaczek (203-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Karol Leszczynski (190-1987) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Max Egner (198, college: SFC) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Kacper Majka (183-1997) added 15 points and 9 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Przemysl's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Mickiewicz have an impressive 27-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 27-0 record. Loser Przemysl keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Koscian and Notec Inowr.. Mickiewicz will meet Cracovia (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Przemysl will play against Gliwice 2 (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: AZS AWF Mick.: L.Lewinski 22+3reb+3ast, K.Leszczynski 19+8reb+1ast, L.Klaczek 16+12reb+1ast, P.Karpacz 14+12reb+1ast, K.Tomasz 11+5reb, M.Chudzik 7+2reb+1ast Przemysl: M.Egner 27+13reb+2ast, R.Serwanski 18+4reb+4ast, K.Majka 15+2reb+9ast, S.Janczak 13+7reb+1ast, B.Bal 8+2reb+4ast, J.Kucharski 3 Group DZary - Katy Wroc. 83-71We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Katy Wroc. (18-9) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Zary (14-12) 83-71 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Maciej Leszczynski (192-1999) who had a triple-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. Kamil Olejnik (200-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Swingman Grzegorz Kaczmarek (193-1983) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Marcin Kowalski (175-1982) added 17 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Katy Wroc.'s coach Jacek Kolis tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Zary have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 14-12 record. Loser Katy Wroc. keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Cracovia. Zary will meet at home higher ranked Katowice KS 27 (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Katy Wroc. will play against SKM ZG and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Zary: M.Leszczynski 31+10reb+12ast, J.Der 20+2reb+1ast, O.Kamil 18+14reb+1ast, W.Dyminski 9+9reb+2ast, K.Roman 3+1ast, J.Sebastian 2+5reb+2ast Katy Wroc.: G.Kaczmarek 20+9reb+3ast, M.Kowalski 17+5reb+7ast, T.Giniewski 10+7reb+2ast, C.Michal 8+6reb+2ast, A.Zmijak 8+8reb, L.Niesobski 6+1reb+3ast SKM ZG - Stal Ostrow 2 99-67 No shocking result in a game in Nowa Sol where eighth ranked SKM ZG (12-14) outleveled 15th ranked Stal Ostrow 2 (4-21) 99-67 on Sunday. SKM ZG dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Stal Ostrow 2's 32. SKM ZG forced 28 Stal Ostrow 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 52-34 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Tobiasz Dydak (210-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 21 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Point guard Ilian Wegrowski (182-2004) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Four SKM ZG players scored in double figures. Guard Bartosz Rachwalski (192-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Jacek Rutecki (188-2006) added 14 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory SKM ZG went down to ninth position due to points difference. Loser Stal Ostrow 2 keeps the fifteenth place with 21 games lost. SKM ZG will meet at home Gorzow (#12) in the next round. Stal Ostrow 2 will play against Slask 3 and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SKM ZG: D.Tobiasz 20+21reb, W.Ilian 14+2reb+4ast, G.Jan 13+6reb+1ast, S.Rafal 10+2reb+8ast, N.Przemyslaw 9+2reb+4ast, K.Jakub 8+3reb+3ast Stal Ostrow 2: R.Bartosz 29+12reb+4ast, R.Jacek 14+4reb+2ast, R.Krzysztof 8+3reb+2ast, W.Nicolas 7+7reb+4ast, M.Antoni 6+3reb+4ast, B.Maksymilian 2+1reb+1ast Slask 3 - Olesnica 79-62 Very expected game in Wroclaw where 13th ranked Olesnica (8-18) was defeated by seventh ranked Slask 3 (13-13) 79-62 on Saturday. Slask 3 dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Olesnica's 30. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was center Karol Kankowski (205-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Jakub Pietowski (182-2005) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Kacper Kuta (196-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Wojciech Sienkiewicz (187-2001) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Slask 3 maintains seventh position with 13-13 record, which they share with Legionowo. Olesnica lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Minsk Maz.. Slask 3 will meet Stal Ostrow 2 (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olesnica will play against Koscian (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Slask 3: P.Jakub 20+9reb, K.Karol 18+14reb+3ast, L.Mateusz 12+6reb+2ast, J.Jedrzej 10+1reb+1ast, K.Karol 9+2reb+8ast, M.Jedrzej 8+7reb+6ast Olesnica: M.Zakrzewski 15+2reb+2ast, K.Kuta 14+11reb+1ast, W.Sienkiewicz 13+5reb+3ast, M.Kamberski 9+9reb+2ast, W.Samuel 6+2reb, N.Szymon 2 Siechnice - Sudety 62-75 Rather predictable result when eleventh ranked Sudety (11-15) defeated on the road 14th ranked Siechnice (5-22) 75-62 on Saturday. Sudety forced 21 Siechnice turnovers. Strangely Siechnice outrebounded Sudety 54-33 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Damian Ostrowski (186-1998) who scored 18 points. Power forward Pawel Minciel (203-1988) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Sudety players scored in double figures. Guard Marek Mitman (185-2002) produced 6 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and center Oliver Gnilka (207-2002) added 8 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sudety moved-up to tenth place. Siechnice lost thirteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. Sudety will meet at home league's second-placed Prudnik in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Siechnice will play against Klodzko (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sudety: D.Ostrowski 18+4reb+2ast, W.Oskar 18+3reb+2ast, M.Kacper 12+5reb+1ast, P.Minciel 11+10reb+2ast, G.Dawid 5+2reb+1ast, J.Cieminski 5+4reb+2ast Siechnice: J.Kuczyc 12+1reb, B.Karol 11+4reb+1ast, G.Oliver 8+13reb+1ast, J.Tos 7+5reb, M.Marek 6+9reb+7ast, D.Oswald 6 Prudnik - Gorzow 106-59 Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Gorzow (9-18) was rolled over on the road by second ranked Prudnik (23-3) 106-59 on Saturday. Prudnik dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Gorzow's 30. Prudnik forced 22 Gorzow turnovers and outrebounded them 45-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Gorzow's players. The best player for the winners was Michal Krawiec (195-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Center Tomasz Nowakowski (207-1990) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Five Prudnik players scored in double figures. Center Norbert Grzegorczyk (197-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and point guard Konrad Jelski (183-1996) added 14 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Prudnik have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 23-3 record having just one point less than leader AZS AWF Mick. Newly promoted Gorzow dropped to the eleventh place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Ogniwo Szcz.. Prudnik will meet Sudety (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gorzow will play against SKM ZG in Nowa Sol and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Prudnik: G.Maciej 18+3reb+6ast, M.Krawiec 17+10reb+1ast, P.Garwol 16+2reb+2ast, T.Nowakowski 14+10reb+3ast, T.Prostak 13+6reb+4ast, P.Nowicki 11+5reb+2ast Gorzow: G.Norbert 17+11reb+1ast, J.Konrad 14+2reb+3ast, C.Tomasz 13+1reb+2ast, D.Bartosz 7+5reb+4ast, K.Dawid 3+4reb, K.Bartlomiej 2+1reb WKK 2 - Gimbasket 85-76 Everything went according to plan in Wroclaw where tenth ranked WKK 2 (11-16) beat 16th ranked Gimbasket (2-25) 85-76 on Sunday. WKK 2 forced 24 Gimbasket turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Patryk Rosolowski (183-2004) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals. Forward Karol Prochorowicz (198-2007) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Jakub Lewandowski (203-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Ernest Wacyra (182-1999) added 23 points respectively for the guests. Four Gimbasket players scored in double figures. WKK 2 maintains tenth position with 11-16 record, which they share with Pabianice. Gimbasket lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 25 games lost. They share the position with Wisla Krakow. WKK 2 will meet Gorzow (#12) on the road in the next round. Gimbasket will play against the league's leader Miedzychod (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: WKK 2: P.Karol 19+8reb, Z.Maciej 18+5reb+1ast, R.Patryk 18+6reb+7ast, G.Jakub 8+2reb+6ast, T.Tymoteusz 8+1reb+2ast, P.Bartosz 6+6reb+2ast Gimbasket: L.Jakub 28+17reb+4ast, W.Ernest 23+2reb+3ast, G.Aleksander 11+6reb+5ast, P.Kasper 10+3reb+2ast, T.Piotr 4+6reb+3ast, M.Filip 0+1ast Katowice KS 27 - Miedzychod 60-72 There was no surprise when 3rd ranked Katowice KS 27 (21-4) was defeated at home by first ranked Miedzychod (25-2) 72-60 on Sunday. Miedzychod made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Katowice KS 27 turnovers. The best player for the winners was Mikolaj Smarzy (199-1999) who scored 31 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Mariusz Malachowski (194-1985) chipped in 8 points and 9 rebounds. Krzysztof Kempa (205-2004) produced 9 points and 14 rebounds and guard Dawid Grochowski (190-1989) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Katowice KS 27's coach Marcin Lichtanski tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Miedzychod have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 25-2 record. Newly promoted Katowice KS 27 dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Miedzychod will meet Gimbasket (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Katowice KS 27 will play against Zary (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Miedzychod: M.Smarzy 31+6reb+2ast, D.Szymczak 10+3reb+6ast, M.Malachowski 8+9reb+2ast, L.Jordan 8+2reb, J.Nowak 8+5reb, M.Wrobel 7+9reb+3ast Katowice KS 27: D.Maksymilian 14+3reb, D.Grochowski 14+3reb+1ast, K.Krzysztof 9+14reb+2ast, P.Zygmunciak 8+1reb, K.Kajetan 8+6ast, K.Olaf 5+1reb Round 20Gdynia GAK - Ogniwo Szcz. 85-83There was a small surprise when thirteenth ranked Gdynia GAK (6-20) edged at home 11th ranked Ogniwo Szcz. (9-18) 85-83 on Tuesday. Gdynia GAK forced 20 Ogniwo Szcz. turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Bartosz Monko (187-2006) who scored 28 points. Guard Mateusz Zebrok (187-2002) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. Five Gdynia GAK players scored in double figures. Gdynia GAK's coach Nikola Avramovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Karol Pytys (202-1985) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks and guard Michal Chmurzewski (180-2004) added 26 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Newly promoted Gdynia GAK maintains thirteenth position with 6-20 record, which they share with Tychy 2. Loser Ogniwo Szcz. keeps the eleventh place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Gorzow. Gdynia GAK will meet at home higher ranked Tarnovia (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ogniwo Szcz. will play against TKM Wloclawek (#16) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Gdynia GAK: M.Bartosz 28+3reb+1ast, D.Alan 13+2reb+4ast, P.Kacper 11+6reb+2ast, Z.Mateusz 11+9reb+3ast, M.Babinski 10+2reb+2ast, O.Sebastian 4+4reb+1ast Ogniwo Szcz.: C.Michal 26+2reb+4ast, K.Pytys 20+16reb+2ast, K.Kacper 10+4reb, G.Michal 9+5reb+2ast, N.Eryk 9+4reb+5ast, S.Bartosz 6+8reb+2ast Legionowo - Lublin 108-67 Very expected game when 15th ranked Lublin (2-23) was crushed on the road by eighth ranked Legionowo (13-13) 108-67 on Wednesday. Legionowo dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Lublin's 38. Legionowo forced 20 Lublin turnovers and outrebounded them 54-31 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Lublin's players. The best player for the winners was Przemyslaw Lewandowski (201-1978) who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Mikolaj Motel (191-1994) chipped in 24 points. Four Legionowo players scored in double figures. Point guard Maciej Piatkowski (177-2003) produced 28 points and guard Wiktor Siemianiuk (186-2004) added 15 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Legionowo moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Slask 3. Lublin lost sixteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth position with 23 games lost. Legionowo will meet Ochota W-wa (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Lublin will play against the league's leader Znicz and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Legionowo: P.Lewandowski 26+6reb+2ast, M.Motel 24+3reb+1ast, P.Sloniewski 17+5reb+3ast, B.Dorian 10+1reb+1ast, R.Pstrokonski 10+9reb+2ast, P.Lapinski 8+9reb+1ast Lublin: P.Maciej 28+3reb+3ast, S.Wiktor 15+1reb+1ast, B.Mateusz 8+5reb, K.Filip 7+2ast, G.Nawrocki 3+4reb, G.Piotr 2+7reb |
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| The Senegalese champions taste the initial win in the Sahara Conference - by Eurobasket News |
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Douanes - Stade Malien 74:58 The Senegalese champions taste the initial win in the Sahara Conference of the Basketball Africa League. Douanes overcame Stade Malien 74:58 on Friday night. Douanes started with a 21-17 lead and pushed the tempo for good in the second half with two wins. Marcus Crawford stepped up with 21 points and Bryan Osei (195-F/G-1990) netted 14. Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-PG-2000) delivered 13, whilst Bara Ndiaye and Ifeanyichukwu Ochereobia (196-F-1989) netted 8 each. Souleymane Berthe (SF-2000, agency: The French Family Consulting) replied with 17 points in defeat. |
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| Libobasquet - San Simon adds Petkovic to their roster, ex Morava - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Asia and Latin America) in nine different countries. Petkovic has played previously professionally in Argentina (San Martin), Bahrain (Issa Town), Bosnia (KK HEO Aleksic Komerc Bileca), Montenegro (Ulcinj), Panama (Atletico and Centinelas), Romania (Cluj Napoca, CSM Steaua Bucuresti, CSA Steaua CSM EximBank Bucuresti 2nd team and Concordia), Serbia (Vrsac), Bolivia (Penarol, Pichincha, Calero, AND1 and Rubair) and North Macedonia (Kozuv). He played in the final of Bolivian LNB in 2022. The scouts decsribe him following way: Milos is a dominant offensive post player who can score with his back to the bucket, face up and shoot high percentages, or drive to the rim and finish strong. Petkovic can also shoot the 3 point shot and stretch defenses. Very fast in transition and runs the floor fast. Very aggressive rebounder and shot blocker. Strong finisher in the paint. So strong that clubs have used Milos solely in the paint and have not needed his 3 point shooting ability. |
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| Earthfriends Tokyo Z inks David Simon, ex Goyang - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2005 he was drafted by Idaho Stampede (CBA) in third round (21st overall). He graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne and it is his 18th (!!!) season in pro basketball. Simon is quite experienced player. He has played in eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Simon has played previously professionally also in Bulgaria (Akademik Sofia), China (Shaanxi), France (JDA Dijon and SIG Strasbourg), Kazakhstan (Astana), Philippines (TNT Tropang), Russia (Standart Samara reg. Tolyatti) and Serbia (KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac). He won Kazakhstan League championship title in 2013 and 2014 and the cup in 2013 and 2014. Simon was voted to Asia-Basket.com Korean KBL All-Imports Team back in 2011, 2015, 2017 and 2018. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Earthfriends-Tokyo-Z. |
| South Korean KBL round 36 best performance: Jameel Warney - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old player had a double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds, while his team edged out Anyang (#1, 35-14) 74-73. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Seoul Knights maintains the 3rd position in South Korean KBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Seoul Knights will need more victories to improve their 30-19 record. In the team's last game Warney had a remarkable 52.4% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Seoul Knights, through which he has constantly improved. Former Stony Brook University star has very solid stats this year. Warney is league's best scorer averaging so far 23.8ppg. Warney is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 11.2rpg) and averages impressive 54.1% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young international Lee Jung-Hyun (190-SF-1999) of Goyang. Jung-Hyun had a very good evening with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Of course Goyang cruised to a 92-83 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked LG Sakers (#2, 33-16). Goyang's 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 24-24 record is not bad and everything may still change. Jung-Hyun is well-known at Goyang and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. Third on the list of top players last round was Hungarian forward Jarrod Jones (207-F/C-1990) of Suwon KT (#7). Jones showcased his all-around game by recording 29 points, ten rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of Suwon KT, leading his team to a 86-83 win against slightly lower-ranked KoGas (#9, 17-32). The chances of Suwon KT ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 28 games, recording just twenty victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Jones could help Suwon KT to bring them higher in the standings. Jones has a great season in South Korea. After 27 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.9ppg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Guna Ra (203-F-1989) of KCC Egis - 21 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Gaige Prim (203-F-1999) of Mobis Phoebus - 24 points and 10 rebounds 6. Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-G-1999) of Mobis Phoebus - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Anthony Morse (206-F-1994) of Seoul Thunders - 20 points and 15 rebounds 8. Yoongi Ha (203-C-1999) of Suwon KT - 24 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Devon Scott (206-F/C-1994) of KoGas - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Jonathan Arledge (207-F/C-1991) of Goyang - 27 points and 11 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 5 rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Anyang (34-14) on the court of third ranked Seoul Knights on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by Seoul Knights 74-73. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and the former international guard Sunh-Yung Kim (187-1988) who added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists during the contest. Seoul Knights' coach Hee-Chul Chun used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American power forward Darryl Monroe (202-1986, college: GMU) with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Seoul Knights have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 30-19 record having three points less than leader Anyang. Anyang lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with 14 games lost. Seoul Knights are looking forward to face KoGas (#9) in Inchon in the next round where they are favorite. Anyang will play at home against Suwon KT (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a road loss of second ranked LG Sakers (32-16) against fifth ranked Goyang (24-23) on Saturday night. Visiting LG Sakers were defeated by Goyang in a tough game in Daegu 83-92. The winners were led by the former international Lee Jung-Hyun (190-1999) who scored that evening 30 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and Seonghyen Jeon supported him with 18 points. Even a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) did not help to save the game for LG Sakers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Goyang maintains fifth position with 24-23 record. LG Sakers at the other side keep the second place with 16 games lost. Goyang will play against Wonju DB (#8) on the road in the next round. LG Sakers will play against Seoul Thunders (#10) and hope to get back on the winning track. The game in Wonju was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Mobis Phoebus (29-19) played at the court of 8th ranked Wonju DB (18-27). Mobis Phoebus did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 84-66 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Gaige Prim who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lennard Freeman who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mobis Phoebus have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 29-19 record. Wonju DB lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 27 games lost. Mobis Phoebus will meet at home KCC Egis (#6) in the next round. Wonju DB will play against Goyang and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 36: Wonju DB were destroyed by KCC Egis on the opponent's court 84-64. KoGas unfortunately lost to Suwon KT in a home game 83-86. Bottom-ranked Seoul Thunders recorded a loss to KCC Egis on the road 75-78. Suwon KT were defeated by Goyang on its own court 72-76. KoGas was beaten by Mobis Phoebus in Ulsan 86-75. Goyang - LG Sakers 92-83 Very important is a road loss of second ranked LG Sakers (32-16) against fifth ranked Goyang (24-23) on Saturday night. Visiting LG Sakers were defeated by Goyang in a tough game in Daegu 83-92. The winners were led by the former international Lee Jung-Hyun (190-1999) who scored that evening 30 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and the former international guard Seonghyen Jeon (190-1991) supported him with 18 points. Even a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) did not help to save the game for LG Sakers. The former international point guard Jae-Do Lee (180-1991) added 20 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Goyang maintains fifth position with 24-23 record. LG Sakers at the other side keep the second place with 16 games lost. Goyang will play against Wonju DB (#8) on the road in the next round. LG Sakers will play against Seoul Thunders (#10) and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Goyang: L.Jung-Hyun 30+6reb+9ast, S.Jeon 18+1reb+1ast, J.Arledge 10+2reb+2ast, K.Kim 8+1reb+1ast, J.Kim 8+6reb+1ast, D.Lawson 6+4reb+2ast LG Sakers: L.Kwang-jin 20+1reb+3ast, J.Lee 20+3reb+5ast, A.Marei 16+13reb+1ast, K.Il-jung 8+4reb, D.Cunningham 6+6reb+2ast, Y.Wong-Sang 5+1reb KCC Egis - Wonju DB 84-64 Rather expected game in Jeonju where 8th ranked Wonju DB (18-27) was crushed by sixth ranked KCC Egis (22-27) 84-64 on Saturday. KCC Egis looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Guna Ra (203-1989, college: Missouri) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Chang-Young Jung (192-1988) chipped in 13 points and 8 assists. Five KCC Egis players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Lennard Freeman (203-1995, college: NC State) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KCC Egis have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 22-27 record. Wonju DB lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 27 games lost. KCC Egis will meet higher ranked Mobis Phoebus (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Wonju DB will play against Goyang (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: KCC Egis: G.Ra 21+14reb+2ast, C.Jung 13+3reb+8ast, D.Thompson 13+1reb+2ast, J.Jeon 12+5reb+1ast, G.Lee 12+1ast, S.Kim 6+2reb Wonju DB: D.Davis 16+3reb, E.Alvano 13+1reb+7ast, L.Freeman 11+12reb+1ast, J.Kim 8+5reb+2ast, S.Choi 7+1reb, J.Ho-Young 4+2reb KoGas - Suwon KT 83-86 Rather predictable result in Inchon where seventh ranked Suwon KT (20-27) edged 9th ranked KoGas (17-32) 86-83 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Hungarian-American power forward Jarrod Jones (207-1990, college: Ball St.) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Yoongi Ha (203-1999) chipped in 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Devon Scott (206-1994, college: Dayton) who recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Dae-Sung Lee (192-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) added 15 points and 8 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Suwon KT maintains seventh position with 20-27 record. KoGas lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 32 games lost. Suwon KT will meet league's leader Anyang on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. KoGas will play against Seoul Knights (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Suwon KT: J.Jones 29+10reb+4ast, Y.Ha 24+9reb+2ast, D.Ildefonso 13+2reb+4ast, H.Yang 12+5reb+2ast, S.Jeong 5+4ast, S.Choi 3+2reb+1ast KoGas: D.Scott 20+7reb+4ast, S.Seung-Min 15+1reb+2ast, D.Lee 15+3reb+8ast, D.Lee 14+3reb+1ast, S.Cho 5+1reb+1ast, S.Belangel 5+1reb+1ast KCC Egis - Seoul Thunders 78-75 Not a big story in a game in Jeonju where 10th ranked Seoul Thunders (13-35) were edged by sixth ranked KCC Egis (22-27) 78-75 on Sunday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. KCC Egis made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Guna Ra (203-1989, college: Missouri) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. The former international center Seung-Hyun Lee (201-1992) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Anthony Morse (206-1994, college: Tenn Tech, agency: SLN) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and forward Dong-Yeop Lee (194-1994) added 22 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. KCC Egis have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 22-27 record. Loser Seoul Thunders stay dead last with 35 lost games. KCC Egis will meet higher ranked Mobis Phoebus (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Seoul Thunders will play against the league's second-placed LG Sakers (#2) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: KCC Egis: G.Ra 22+8reb+1ast, S.Lee 18+6reb+4ast, K.Donghyun 13+2reb+1ast, J.Lee 7+2reb+2ast, D.Thompson 6+4reb, G.Lee 6 Seoul Thunders: D.Lee 22+4reb+3ast, A.Morse 20+15reb+1ast, H.Lee 11+4reb+2ast, L.Weon-Seok 9+7reb, S.Dong-Hyuk 8+2reb, S.Kim 3+2reb+4ast Seoul Knights - Anyang 74-73 The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Anyang (34-14) on the court of third ranked Seoul Knights on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by Seoul Knights 74-73. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and the former international guard Sunh-Yung Kim (187-1988) who added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists during the contest. Seoul Knights' coach Hee-Chul Chun used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American power forward Darryl Monroe (202-1986, college: GMU) with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international center Sek-Eun Oh (200-1987) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Anyang players scored in double figures. Seoul Knights have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 30-19 record having three points less than leader Anyang. Anyang lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with 14 games lost. Seoul Knights are looking forward to face KoGas (#9) in Inchon in the next round where they are favorite. Anyang will play at home against Suwon KT (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Seoul Knights: J.Warney 26+14reb+4ast, S.Kim 14+5reb+11ast, O.Jae-Hyun 13+3reb+2ast, S.Seon 6+6reb, C.Song 5, L.Williams 4 Anyang: D.Monroe 18+13reb+7ast, A.Rhenz 17+4reb+3ast, S.Oh 16+10reb+4ast, J.Byeon 14+6reb+3ast, P.Jihoon 6+2reb, S.Moon 2+2reb+2ast Wonju DB - Mobis Phoebus 66-84 The game in Wonju was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Mobis Phoebus (29-19) played at the court of 8th ranked Wonju DB (18-27). Mobis Phoebus did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 84-66 on Sunday. Mobis Phoebus outrebounded Wonju DB 40-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Gaige Prim (203-1999, college: Missouri St.) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Filipino guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Mobis Phoebus players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Lennard Freeman (203-1995, college: NC State) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and the former international center Jongkyu Kim (207-1991) added 16 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mobis Phoebus have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 29-19 record. Wonju DB lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 27 games lost. Mobis Phoebus will meet at home KCC Egis (#6) in the next round. Wonju DB will play against Goyang and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mobis Phoebus: A.Rhon Jhay 22+5reb+6ast, G.Prim 17+13reb+4ast, J.Choi 13+4reb+2ast, M.Shin 11+10reb+1ast, S.Myeong-jin 10+3reb, J.Knox 6+2reb+1ast Wonju DB: J.Kim 16+2reb, L.Freeman 14+11reb+1ast, H.Kim 9+3reb+4ast, S.Kang 8+1reb, D.Davis 7+2reb+1ast, E.Alvano 6+3reb+3ast Suwon KT - Goyang 72-76 Everything went according to plan in Busan where fifth ranked Goyang (24-23) beat 7th ranked Suwon KT (20-27) 76-72 on Monday. Goyang made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American-Lebanese power forward Jonathan Arledge (207-1991, college: ODU, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds. The former international guard Seonghyen Jeon (190-1991) chipped in 24 points. Goyang's coach Byong-Chul Kim allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Hungarian-American power forward Jarrod Jones (207-1990, college: Ball St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Hongseok Yang (199-1997) added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Goyang maintains fifth position with 24-23 record. Loser Suwon KT keeps the seventh place with 27 games lost. Goyang will meet Wonju DB (#8) on the road in the next round. Suwon KT will play against the league's leader Anyang and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Goyang: J.Arledge 27+11reb+1ast, S.Jeon 24+3reb+1ast, L.Jung-Hyun 14+3reb+8ast, K.Kim 5+3reb, J.Kim 2+2reb, P.Jincheol 2+4reb+1ast Suwon KT: J.Jones 32+10reb+2ast, H.Yang 14+8reb+4ast, Y.Ha 12+4reb+3ast, H.Huiwon 8+4reb+2ast, S.Choi 2+2reb+1ast, L.Prosper 2+1reb Mobis Phoebus - KoGas 86-75 There was no surprise in Ulsan where 9th ranked KoGas (17-32) were defeated by fourth ranked Mobis Phoebus (29-19) 86-75 on Tuesday. Strangely KoGas outrebounded Mobis Phoebus 44-29 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Gaige Prim (203-1999, college: Missouri St.) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Filipino guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 assists. Mobis Phoebus' coach used entire bench saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Dae-Sung Lee (192-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) who recorded 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Devon Scott (206-1994, college: Dayton) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Mobis Phoebus have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 29-19 record. KoGas lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 32 games lost. Mobis Phoebus will meet at home KCC Egis (#6) in the next round. KoGas will play against Seoul Knights and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mobis Phoebus: G.Prim 24+10reb+1ast, A.Rhon Jhay 18+3reb+13ast, S.Myeong-jin 17+2reb+1ast, M.Shin 8+3reb+1ast, J.Choi 6+2reb+3ast, T.Kim 4+2reb KoGas: D.Lee 20+5reb+4ast, D.Scott 14+9reb+3ast, D.Lee 13+6reb, S.Belangel 12, B.Cha 4+1reb+2ast, M.Holloway 4+11reb+4ast |
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| Basketligan Round 35: Fryshuset record their first victory - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Fryshuset has finally registered their first victory this season after 29 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sodertalje (12-18) 84-79 on Friday. It was a great evening for American point guard Aaron Calixte (180-1994, college: Oklahoma) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 9 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Center Leonard Halling-Ibo (202-1992) helped adding 19 points and 11 rebounds. American forward Seth LeDay (201-1996, college: ECU) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Fryshuset maintains eleventh place with 1-29 record. Sodertalje at the other side keeps the eighth position with 18 games lost. Basketligan top team - Boras (26-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Kalmar (5-25) 96-71. It was a quality performance for American forward Ryan Logan (200-1994, college: Stonehill) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. John Brandmark accounted for 19 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Boras' coach Henrik Svensson felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Cameron DeLaney (193-1995, college: SHSU) came up with 22 points for Kalmar in the defeat. Boras maintains first place with 26-4 record. Newly promoted Kalmar keeps the tenth position with 25 games lost. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 35: Nassjo won against BC Lulea on the opponent's court 93-80. Umea managed to outperform Koping Stars in a home game 112-100. Norrkoping managed to beat Uppsala on the road 83-79. The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 6 rebounds by Devonte Green of Norrkoping. BC Lulea - Nassjo 80-93 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked BC Lulea (17-13) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Nassjo (16-14) 93-80. Nassjo outrebounded BC Lulea 42-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. BC Lulea was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for guard Sheriff Drammeh (190-1996, college: Hawaii) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Andre Wesson (198-1997, college: Ohio St., agency: Players Group) accounted for 14 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Belgian-American forward Michael Gilmore (208-1995, college: VCU) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and the former international point guard Adam Ronnqvist (181-1990) added 15 points respectively for BC Lulea in the defeat. Four Nassjo and five BC Lulea players scored in double figures. BC Lulea's coach Peter Oqvist rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Nassjo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 16-14 record. BC Lulea at the other side keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. Top scorers: BC Lulea: A.Ronnqvist 15+2ast, M.Gilmore 13+10reb+1ast, D.Davis 10+3reb+2ast, B.Bailey 10+4reb+1ast, J.Arvidsson 10+4reb+1ast, D.George 6+3reb+2ast Nassjo: S.Drammeh 22+7reb+2ast, C.Barton 16+3ast, A.Wesson 14+4reb+4ast, D.Ruffin 12+7reb, A.Medjedoub 11+5reb+1ast, W.Elias 9+7reb+5ast Boras - Kalmar 96-71 Basketligan top team - Boras (26-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Kalmar (5-25) 96-71. Boras forced 19 Kalmar turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Kalmar's players. It was a quality performance for American forward Ryan Logan (200-1994, college: Stonehill) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. John Brandmark (201-1997) accounted for 19 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) for the winning side. Five Boras players scored in double figures. Boras' coach Henrik Svensson felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Cameron DeLaney (193-1995, college: SHSU) came up with 22 points and point guard Sebastian Sjoberg (186-2000) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Kalmar in the defeat. Boras maintains first place with 26-4 record. Newly promoted Kalmar keeps the tenth position with 25 games lost. Top scorers: Kalmar: C.DeLaney 22+4reb+3ast, S.Sjoberg 14+5reb+4ast, J.Gregg 11+2reb+1ast, E.Larsson 8+4reb, T.Sjoberg 6+11reb+2ast, B.Carl 4+3reb+3ast Boras: J.Brandmark 19+3reb+2ast, B.Hume 17+5reb, R.Logan 13+5reb+12ast, S.Gunnarsson 10+3reb+1ast, A.Person 10+2reb+5ast, C.McKnight 10+6reb+1ast Fryshuset - Sodertalje 84-79 Fryshuset has finally registered their first victory this season after 29 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Sodertalje (12-18) 84-79 on Friday. It was a great evening for American point guard Aaron Calixte (180-1994, college: Oklahoma) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 9 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Center Leonard Halling-Ibo (202-1992) helped adding 19 points and 11 rebounds. Calixte is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Seth LeDay (201-1996, college: ECU) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and Ludvig Lindby (-2006) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fryshuset maintains eleventh place with 1-29 record. Sodertalje at the other side keeps the eighth position with 18 games lost. Top scorers: Sodertalje: S.LeDay 15+7reb+2ast, M.Teodor 14+4reb+2ast, L.Ludvig 14+7reb+3ast, L.Max 10+7reb+2ast, K.Theo 8+2reb+4ast, M.Pahlmblad 8 Fryshuset: A.Calixte 30+3reb+9ast, L.Halling-Ibo 19+11reb+3ast, M.Mazique 14+9reb+4ast, J.Palsson 10+1ast, A.Yousef 7+8reb, S.Edwin 2+1ast Umea - Koping Stars 112-100 Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Umea (18-12) defeated at home 7th ranked Koping Stars (13-17) 112-100. Umea made 22-of-25 charity shots (88.0 percent) during the game. Koping Stars were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Gustav Hansson (185-1995) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 7 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). American forward Bryan Jefferson (201-1994, college: Mary) accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. American power forward Quatarrius Wilson (203-1996, college: SEMO) came up with 24 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard KeShawn Curry (195-1998, college: VCU) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Koping Stars in the defeat. Four Umea and five Koping Stars players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Umea maintains fourth place with 18-12 record. Koping Stars at the other side keep the seventh position with 17 games lost. Top scorers: Koping Stars: Q.Wilson 24+6reb, K.Curry 19+5reb+6ast, O.Gehrke 12+2reb+1ast, T.McConico 11+7reb+7ast, J.Gray 10+1reb+2ast, B.Abdulkader 9+1reb+1ast Umea: G.Hansson 24+2reb+7ast, B.Jefferson 20+6reb+1ast, L.Anton 14+2reb+1ast, C.Dunston 14+3reb+4ast, D.Czerapowicz 12+2reb, D.Hansson 10+4reb Uppsala - Norrkoping 79-83 Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Uppsala (11-19) was defeated at home by third ranked Norrkoping (22-8) 83-79. Norrkoping made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Devonte Green (190-1997, college: Indiana) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import forward James Murray-Boyles (201-1997, college: UNCP, agency: Players Group) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Norrkoping players scored in double figures. Niklas Larsson (199-1994) came up with 13 points and 6 assists and guard Lukas Friberg (190-1995) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Uppsala in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Norrkoping have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains third place with 22-8 record having four points less than leader Boras. Uppsala lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth position with 19 games lost. Top scorers: Uppsala: H.Jadersten 13+4reb, N.Larsson 13+3reb+6ast, S.Tom 11, A.Nordstrom 9+3reb+5ast, M.Axelsson 9, L.Friberg 8+8reb+2ast Norrkoping: D.Green 23+6reb+1ast, A.Ramstedt 17+4reb, J.Murray-Boyles 16+6reb, N.Dawit 14+1reb+1ast, N.Spires 8+7reb+2ast, L.Hugo 2 |
| Calixte number one in Sweden Basketligan for round 35 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old player was the main contributor (30 points, three rebounds and nine assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Sodertalje (#8, 12-18) 84-79. Fryshuset maintains the 11th position in Swedish Basketligan. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked at the very bottom. They already lost 29 games and recorded just one victory. In the team's last game Calixte had a remarkable 81.8% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Fryshuset, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Aaron Calixte averages this season 19.4ppg. Worth to mention Calixte played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. The second best player in last round's games was another Fryshuset's star - young Leonard Halling-Ibo (202-C-1992). Halling-Ibo had a very good evening with a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds. It was enough for Fryshuset to edge the higher-ranked Sodertalje (#8, 12-18) 84-79. Despite this victory they still are dead at the bottom. 29 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Fryshuset managed to get this year. Halling-Ibo is a newcomer at Fryshuset and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. Third on the list of top players last round was international guard Gustav Hansson (185-PG-1995) of Umea (#4). Hansson scored 24 points and passed seven assists. He was a key player of Umea, leading his team to a 112-100 win against the lower-ranked Koping Stars (#7, 13-17). Umea needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 18 victories and 12 lost games. Hansson has a great season in Sweden. After 29 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.3ppg (best scorer) and assists with 6.8apg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Quatarrius Wilson (203-C/F-1996) of Koping Stars - 24 points and 6 rebounds 5. Ryan Logan (200-F-1994) of Boras - 13 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists 6. CJ Dunston (198-G/F-1994) of Umea - 14 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Devonte Green (190-G-1997) of Norrkoping - 23 points and 6 rebounds 8. Mathew Mazique (194-F-1998) of Fryshuset - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Sheriff Drammeh (190-G-1996) of Nassjo - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Seth LeDay (201-F-1996) of Sodertalje - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Boncourt inks Kiady Razanamahenina - by Luca Maffioli | ||||
He was a member of Madagascar international program for some years. Razanamahenina was called to Madagascar Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014. He has played previously professionally in France (GET Vosges, JSA Bordeaux, Sorgues BC and St-Andre) and Madagascar (Gendarmerie Nationale Basketball Club). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com French NM1 All-Imports Team in 2022. |
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| Harouna leads ABC Fighters to win over defending BAL champs US Monastir - by Eurobasket News |
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Basketball Africa League defending champions US Monastir were handed their first defeat of the tournament on Friday in Dakar, losing 90-74 to newcomers ABC Fighters of the Ivory Coast. ABC, who are coached by veteran Australian tactician Liz Mills , made seemingly light work of the Tunisian powerhouse side, who seemed to be on track to leave Senegal undefeated. They had, however, already qualified for the playoffs in Kigali, Rwanda, in May. ABC, based in Abidjan, used Abdoulaye Harouna (196-G-1992, college: Miami, OH)'s height and precision to full effect as he racked up 33 points, while Mike Fofana (206-F-1997, college: HSU, agency: One Motive Sports) (18pts) and Stephane Konate (191-SG-1980) (15pts) played the supporting act to perfection. Mills, who was visibly overjoyed by the result, told the media afterwards: "Stephane Konate has been playing for 22 years plus and he's never had the opportunity to beat Tunisia, so for us, we feel really excited about this opportunity. "What was amazing is how many different players contributed." Monastir, meanwhile, relied heavily on American Jerome Randle (175-PG-1987, college: California), who scored 25 points, but he was not as ably backed up by his colleagues. It didn't help that ABC took full advantage of any mistakes Monastir made, scoring 82% of their free throws and scoring 23 points off turnovers. A frustrated Randle bemoaned his team's desire to shoot for flashy three-pointers instead of getting the basics right while they had the ball, saying: "Honestly, if you play the game of basketball, you must understand momentum. You might have a shot, but [someone else may] have a better shot. "If [another option] is open, you might want to pass up on your shot to get a better shot. I just feel like we took too many threes and when we had momentum, the game got away from us. "We have to do a better job collectively as a team to understand momentum... We have to be smart collectively and make the right decisions and I don't think we did that as a group." The second game of the day saw Senegal's AS Douanes grab a win against Stade Malien to remain in the hunt for a playoff spot. The hosts of the Sahara Conference had been disappointing given their strong line-up, but finally gelled as a team. Their 74-58 win was largely thanks to American Chris Crawford (193-G-1992, college: Memphis) who scored 21 points, while BAL all-time scoring leader Terrell Stoglin (185-G-1991, college: Maryland) didn't play in this game after scoring zero points in the team's previous outing. Matthew Bryan-Amaning (205-F-1988, college: Washington) said of his team's slow meld into a unit: "It's not [that] the pieces [are] not fitting. Everyone's got to get used to each other. We can all score but a lot of us score in our own individual way, so we're getting used to each other playing. "Coming into the BAL, we hadn't played any practice games against anybody. We kind of had to figure it out on the fly and you could see that in the first couple of games, but in tonight's game, we were able to figure some stuff out." Douanes will hope their new-found cohesion lasts against Kwara Falcons of Nigeria on Saturday, while ABC Fighters face that same opponent on Monday. Monastir's next challenge is a stiff one, as they take on Conference leaders REG on Monday night. Courtesy of: espn.com |
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| Superleague Round 22: Kyiv Basket is upset by Polit-Halychyna - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most important game in the last round took place in Kyiv between second ranked Kyiv Basket (18-8) and fifth ranked Polit-Halychyna (14-12) on Friday night. Kyiv Basket was defeated by Polit-Halychyna in a tough game at home 67-75. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Kyiv Basket. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Kyiv Basket won fourth quarter 20-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Polit-Halychyna forced 19 Kyiv Basket turnovers. Point guard Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-1998, agency: BIG) fired 24 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Guard Yuriy Kramar (195-1995) chipped in 18 points. Ihor Dubonenko (197-1998, agency: BIG) produced 19 points for lost side. Newly promoted Polit-Halychyna maintains fifth position with 14-12 record. Kyiv Basket at the other side dropped to the third place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Kyiv. Second ranked Kyiv Basket faced one of their biggest challengers BIPA O.. Host Kyiv Basket (18-8) defeated guests from Odessa (17-8) 73-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of BIPA O.. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Danya Kingsby (185-1998, college: GSU) who helped to win the game recording 29 points. Anton Musiyenko contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ilya Kabatsiura (198-1996, agency: Dreamer Sports Agency) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds for BIPA O.BIPA O.'s coach Vadym Pudzyrei rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kyiv Basket have an impressive six-game winning streak. Despite that victory Kyiv Basket went down to third position due to points difference. Newly promoted BIPA O. keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Bottom-ranked Zaporizhye managed to get a third victory, breaking the eleven-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Stariy Lutsk in Zaporozhye 71-62. Anton Buts had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Yevgen Koroviyakov responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zaporizhye maintains ninth position with 3-22 record. Stariy Lutsk lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth place with 20 games lost. Zaporizhye will meet at home higher ranked Hoverla (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Stariy Lutsk will play against the league's leader Budivelnyk having rather not much hope for a victory. Rest of the games of round 22 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Polit-Halychyna was crushed by BIPA O. in Odessa 91-60. Budivelnyk smashed Cherkasy at home 91-70. Hoverla was destroyed by Dnipro on the opponent's court 81-52. The best stats of 22th round was 17 points and 5 rebounds by Maksym Zakurdaev of Dnipro. BIPA O. - Polit-Halychyna 91-60 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Polit-Halychyna's (14-12) road loss to fourth ranked BIPA O. (17-8) 60-91 on Wednesday. The game without a history. BIPA O. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Polit-Halychyna's 24 and had 21 for 30 from the free-throw line, while Polit-Halychyna only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Polit-Halychyna 35-22 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Yaroslav Kadygrob (195-1991, agency: BIG) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Ilya Kabatsiura (198-1996, agency: Dreamer Sports Agency) chipped in 16 points (made all of his eight free throws) during the contest. Four BIPA O. players scored in double figures. BIPA O.'s coach Vadym Pudzyrei felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side point guard Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-1998, agency: BIG) responded with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Vladlen Berezhnyy (199-1995) scored 16 points. Newly promoted BIPA O. maintains fourth position with 17-8 record. Polit-Halychyna at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: BIPA O.: Y.Kadygrob 17+5reb+1ast, I.Kabatsiura 16+2reb+3ast, O.Shashkov 11+1reb+3ast, A.Konev 10+5reb, U.Vladislav 10+3reb+2ast, A.Agafonov 9+6reb+4ast Polit-Halychyna: M.Horobchenko 16+8reb+6ast, V.Berezhnyy 16+2reb, Y.Kramar 12+2ast, O.Tishchenko 6+4reb+2ast, O.Stanishevskyy 4+4reb, O.Maksym 4+2reb+2ast Kyiv Basket - BIPA O. 73-68 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Kyiv. Second ranked Kyiv Basket faced one of their biggest challengers BIPA O.. Host Kyiv Basket (18-8) defeated guests from Odessa (17-8) 73-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of BIPA O.. It looked good early as BIPA O. took a 1-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Kyiv Basket had a 19-17 second period charge getting the lead and BIPA O. was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 68-73. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Danya Kingsby (185-1998, college: GSU) who helped to win the game recording 29 points. Swingman Anton Musiyenko (192-1997) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ilya Kabatsiura (198-1996, agency: Dreamer Sports Agency) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Vladislav Ungurian (190-1995) added 20 points and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) in the effort for BIPA O.BIPA O.'s coach Vadym Pudzyrei rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kyiv Basket have an impressive six-game winning streak. Despite that victory Kyiv Basket went down to third position due to points difference. Newly promoted BIPA O. keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Kyiv Basket: D.Kingsby 29+2reb+3ast, A.Musiyenko 12+7reb+2ast, V.Zaplotinskiy 10+9reb+1ast, N.Kisilchuk 6+5reb+2ast, A.Fresh-Stakhanov 4+1reb, R.Novikov 4+4reb+1ast BIPA O.: U.Vladislav 20+3reb+5ast, I.Kabatsiura 18+7reb+3ast, Y.Kadygrob 14+2reb+3ast, O.Shashkov 5, R.Ivan 4+5reb, M.Nikolenko 3+3reb Budivelnyk - Cherkasy 91-70 No shocking result in a game in Kyiv where top-ranked Budivelnyk (25-0) smashed 7th ranked Cherkasy (5-19) 91-70 on Friday. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Budivelnyk's pressure prevailed and they won that period 27-11 extending their advantage to 21 points. Budivelnyk outrebounded Cherkasy 42-20 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Volodymyr Koniev (203-1989) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international power forward Maksim Sandul (207-1991, agency: BIG) chipped in 11 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Four Budivelnyk players scored in double figures. Budivelnyk's coach Valerii Plekhanov felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American BJ Maxwell (194-1997, college: IUPUI, agency: SLN) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Nikita Ruslov (195-1996, agency: BIG) scored 9 points and 5 assists. Budivelnyk have an impressive 25-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 25-0 record. Cherkasy lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 19 games lost. Budivelnyk will meet at home Stariy Lutsk (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cherkasy will play against the league's second-placed Dnipro and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Budivelnyk: P.Burenko 18+4reb+3ast, V.Koniev 17+10reb+3ast, O.Kolchenko 16+1reb+1ast, M.Sandul 11+15reb+1ast, M.Nikitin 8+3reb+1ast, K.Rostyslav 8+1reb+2ast Cherkasy: B.Maxwell 17+6reb+2ast, L.Reed 12+1ast, D.Lypovtsev 9+3reb+1ast, N.Ruslov 9+2reb+5ast, S.Dmitry 6+2reb+1ast, A.Nazarenko 5+1reb Zaporizhye - Stariy Lutsk 71-62 Bottom-ranked Zaporizhye managed to get a third victory, breaking the eleven-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Stariy Lutsk in Zaporozhye 71-62. The game without a history. Zaporizhye led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Forward Anton Buts (203-1988, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Vitaliy Telcharov (181-1996) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Zaporizhye players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Yevgen Koroviyakov (199-1988, agency: BIG) responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Volodymyr Kotsko (190-1997) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zaporizhye maintains ninth position with 3-22 record. Stariy Lutsk lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth place with 20 games lost. Zaporizhye will meet at home higher ranked Hoverla (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Stariy Lutsk will play against the league's leader Budivelnyk having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Zaporizhye: V.Telcharov 18+6reb+3ast, A.Buts 15+14reb+4ast, R.Morozov 11+2reb+4ast, V.Bykov 10+2reb+3ast, P.Artyom 5+4reb+2ast, K.Kyrylo 4+3reb Stariy Lutsk: Y.Koroviyakov 14+6reb+5ast, V.Kotsko 13+6reb+3ast, G.Altuhov 11+4reb, K.Panfilov 6+2reb, P.Glushko 4+5reb+1ast, P.Olexandr 4+2reb+1ast Kyiv Basket - Polit-Halychyna 67-75 The most important game in the last round took place in Kyiv between second ranked Kyiv Basket (18-8) and fifth ranked Polit-Halychyna (14-12) on Friday night. Kyiv Basket was defeated by Polit-Halychyna in a tough game at home 67-75. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Kyiv Basket. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Kyiv Basket won fourth quarter 20-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Polit-Halychyna forced 19 Kyiv Basket turnovers. Point guard Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-1998, agency: BIG) fired 24 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Guard Yuriy Kramar (195-1995) chipped in 18 points. Ihor Dubonenko (197-1998, agency: BIG) produced 19 points and forward Vadim Zaplotinskiy (200-1997, agency: BIG) added 9 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Newly promoted Polit-Halychyna maintains fifth position with 14-12 record. Kyiv Basket at the other side dropped to the third place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Polit-Halychyna: M.Horobchenko 24+9reb+5ast, Y.Kramar 18+2reb+1ast, V.Berezhnyy 9+4reb+1ast, E.Fedchuk 9+2reb+2ast, O.Stanishevskyy 8+6reb+1ast, O.Maksym 5+6reb+1ast Kyiv Basket: I.Dubonenko 19+4reb, D.Kingsby 12+7reb+2ast, R.Novikov 12+8reb+1ast, V.Zaplotinskiy 9+9reb+4ast, S.Yurchenko 7+5reb, A.Musiyenko 5+5reb+4ast Dnipro - Hoverla 81-52 Rather expected game when 6th ranked Hoverla (8-17) was rolled over on the road by third ranked Dnipro (18-7) 81-52 on Friday. The game without a history. Dnipro led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Hoverla's 22. They outrebounded Hoverla 48-23 including a 35-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dnipro made 7 blocks. The former international forward Stanislav Tymofeyenko (205-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Maksym Zakurdaev (196-1993) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Dnipro players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Sergey Startsev (190-1997, agency: BIG) responded with 11 points and forward Artem Vodolazsky (198-1992) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dnipro moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Hoverla keeps the sixth position with 17 games lost. Dnipro will meet at home Cherkasy (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Hoverla will play against Zaporizhye in Zaporozhye and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Dnipro: M.Zakurdaev 17+5reb+3ast, S.Tymofeyenko 15+11reb+6ast, R.Bondarchuk 12+3reb, O.Tarasenko 11+8reb+2ast, M.Shkoda 6+5reb+1ast, S.Zagreba 5+3reb Hoverla: S.Startsev 11+1reb+3ast, V.Artem 9+2reb+1ast, S.Avrakhov 7+3reb, K.Rafail 7+1reb+3ast, D.Volodymyr 5+1ast, C.Ilya 5+5reb+1ast |
| Mykhailo Horobchenko gets MVP of the Week award for Ukrainian Superleague - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old playmaker had the game-high 24 points adding nine rebounds and five assists for Polit-Halychyna in his team's victory, helping them to beat Kyiv Basket (#3, 18-8) 75-67. Polit-Halychyna maintains the 5th position in Ukrainian Superleague. Polit-Halychyna 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 14-12 record. In the team's last game Horobchenko had a remarkable 77.8% from 2-point range. He turned to be Polit-Halychyna's top player in his first season with the team. Horobchenko has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (5th best: 15.0ppg) and averages solid 3.0spg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young forward Ilya Kabatsiura (198-F-1996, agency: Dreamer Sports Agency) of BIPA O.. Kabatsiura impressed basketball fans with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as BIPA O. lost that game 68-73 to slightly higher-ranked Kyiv Basket (#3, 18-8). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. BIPA O. still maintains its place in the top 4 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 17-8 record is not bad at all. Kabatsiura is a newcomer at BIPA O. and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. The third best performed player last round was international forward Volodymyr Koniev (203-F-1989) of top-ranked Budivelnyk. Koniev scored 17 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Budivelnyk, leading his team to a 91-70 easy win against the lower-ranked Cherkasy (#7, 6-19). Budivelnyk have amazing season winning all 26 games without a single defeat. Koniev turns to be one of the very best players in the league while he is also a leader of the top team having his eyes on the championship title. Koniev has a great season in Ukraine. After 25 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.0ppg (3rd best) and rebounds with 6.8rpg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Anton Buts (203-F-1988) of Zaporizhye - 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Yaroslav Kadygrob (195-G-1991) of BIPA O. - 17 points and 5 rebounds 6. Stanislav Tymofeyenko (205-F-1989) of Dnipro - 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Olexandr Tarasenko (203-F-1996) of Dnipro - 11 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Maksim Sandul (207-F/C-1991) of Budivelnyk - 11 points and 15 rebounds 9. Danya Kingsby (185-G-1998) of Kyiv Basket - 29 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Maksym Zakurdaev (196-PG-1993) of Dnipro - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| SPB 2023 - Demian Alvarez (ex Capitol) joins Centauros - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He has played also professionally for other Uruguayan teams like Welcome, Defensor, Aguada, Alvarezbraica and Stockolmo. He played in the final of Uruguay LUB in 2008, 2017 and 2018. Alvarez was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay LUB Honorable Mention back in 2015, 2017 and 2018. |
| LUB Round 2 of 1/8 Finals. Goes and Trouville stay alive - by Eurobasket News |
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Goes - L.Borges 79-68 Goes narrowed the deficit in the playoff series versus Larre Borges. Goes forced 22 L.Borges turnovers. Strangely L.Borges outrebounded Goes 43-28 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Joaquin Osimani (193-1987) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Martin Osimani (194-1981, college: Duquesne, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. Five Goes players scored in double figures. American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate, agency: Interperformances) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for L.Borges. Top scorers: Goes: M.Osimani 16+3reb+4ast, J.Osimani 14+6reb+6ast, A.Mauricio 11+1reb, I.Xavier 10+4reb+1ast, B.Barrera 10+5reb+3ast, T.De Thaey 7+4reb L.Borges: A.Pruitt 20+14reb+5ast, R.Glenn 14+7reb+4ast, M.Zubiaurre 13+6reb+4ast, G.Semiglia 9+8reb+2ast, C.Pereira 6+2reb+1ast, F.Verrone 4+3reb+3ast Trouville - Urupan 72-70 Trouville beat Urupan to force the next game in the series. The best player for the winners was Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) chipped in 19 points. Lithuanian center Zygimantas Riauka (206-1993, college: UW-Parkside) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and American swingman LeBryan Nash (201-1992, college: OK State) added 19 points respectively for the guests. Urupan's coach Esteban Yaquinta rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Trouville: S.Fernandez 19+3reb+2ast, A.Ibarguen 18+10reb+1ast, T.Dawson 13+10reb+1ast, D.Davis 8+6reb+3ast, G.Espindola 7+4reb+1ast, O.Medina 5+3reb Urupan: Z.Riauka 19+9reb+1ast, L.Nash 19+1reb+1ast, D.Robinson 9+1ast, F.Soto 8+10reb, F.Martinez 6+2reb+3ast, M.Sarni 6+5reb+8ast |
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| SPB 2023 - Cocodrilos add Edwin Mijares to their roster - by Francisco Vega | |||
In 19 SPB games he recorded 3.7ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.9apg. He also played for AD Isidro Metapan in Salvadorean Liga MB where in 19 games he averaged 14.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 6.9apg (top 2) and 2.4spg (in top 5). Quite impressive season as he was voted Latinbasket.com All-El Salvador Liga Mayor Torneo Apertura Guard of the Year and selected to All-Imports Team. Mijares was a member of Venezuelan Senior National Team between 2017 and 2020. He is quite experienced player. Mijares has played also professionally in Argentina (Dep Viedma), Chile (Ancud), Colombia (Piratas) and Venezuela (Guaiqueries, Toros, Araguenos, Metropolitanos and Guerreros). His team made it to the Venezuelan LNB Semifinals in 2016 and 2017. |
| SPB 2023 - Yanitson Quintero comes back to Gaiteros - by Francisco Vega | |
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Gaiteros-de-Zulia (SPB) inked 24-year old Venezuelan 201cm power forward Yanitson Quintero for the upcoming SPB 2023 season. It is actually his comeback to Maracaibo as he has played here before. Quintero played recently at CDSC Osorno in Chilean LNB 2. The last summer he played at Gaiteros in Venezuelan SPB where in 19 games he recorded 6.9ppg and 5.1rpg. He was a member of Venezuelan U21 National Team in 2019. Quintero has played previously for five other Venezuelan teams: Cocodrilos, Bucaneros, Diablos, Recicladores and Spartans. His team made it to the Venezuelan SLB Cup Final Four in 2021. |
| SPB 2023 - Demian Alvarez (ex Capitol) joins Centauros - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He has played also professionally for other Uruguayan teams like Welcome, Defensor, Aguada, Alvarezbraica and Stockolmo. He played in the final of Uruguay LUB in 2008, 2017 and 2018. Alvarez was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay LUB Honorable Mention back in 2015, 2017 and 2018. |
| Townsville Fire smash Southside Flyers 94-63 in WNBL grand final record-breaker - by Eurobasket News |
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Townsville Fire are one win away from their fourth WNBL championship after demolishing Southside Flyers 94-63 in game one of the best-of-three grand final series. The 31-point winning margin at the Townsville Entertainment Centre on Saturday night was the largest in WNBL grand final history. The Fire set up their 15th consecutive victory with a commanding 28-14 scoreline at the end of the first quarter. Explosive back-up guard Shyla Heal (167-PG-2001, agency: LBM Management) had 23 points at 90 per cent in 20 minutes, while gun import Tianna Hawkins posted 20 before sitting out the entire fourth period. Acting captain Bec Cole (20 points) played a virtual lone hand for the sluggish Flyers, whose gruelling, physical three-game semifinal series against Melbourne appeared to take its toll. Cole and Sara Blicavs (189-F-1993) were the only two Southside players to score in the opening term, which was dominated by the Fire. Premier Flyers import Kayla Thornton (185-F-1992, college: UTEP) did not hit the scoreboard until inside the last two minutes of the first half, at the end of which the Fire held sway 57-38. Heal busted Southside's zone defence with 13 second-quarter points, while the Fire continued to prosper getting downhill on the Flyers' poor ball use, outscoring the visitors 15-4 off turnovers. Fire captain Lauren Nicholson (183-G-1993, college: St.Mary's, CA) paced an 11-2 start to the third stanza to push the hosts ahead 68-40. Cole spearheaded an 8-0 mini-revival before Courtney Woods (183-G/F-1997, college: NIU)'s punch off the bench gave the momentum back to the Fire, who led 78-52 at three-quarter-time. The Fire's bench belted the Flyers' 46-14 with Heal dominant and Woods continuing to drain buckets as the margin swelled out of control. The Flyers will need to improve immeasurably when the series moves to Melbourne's State Basketball Centre for game two on Wednesday. Courtesy of: abc.net.au |
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| Gabby Cooper (ex Morovis) joins Alba - by Abdul Hamid Addasi | |||
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| NBL Round 8 (Second Stage): Montana lose to Beroe - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Very significant was Beroe's (#1, 6-0) victory against second-ranked Montana (3-3) 99-60. Beroe forced 28 Montana turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. Beroe looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international swingman Teodora Dineva (178-1996) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Violina Kocheva (175-1991) who added 20 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals during the contest. International forward Gabriela Nikolova (183-1997) responded with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Beroe (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Newly promoted Montana keeps the second place with three games lost. Beroe will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montana will play on the road against Rilski Sportist in Samokov and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Places 1-3Beroe - Montana 99-60Very significant was Beroe's (#1, 6-0) victory against second-ranked Montana (3-3) 99-60. Beroe forced 28 Montana turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. Beroe looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international swingman Teodora Dineva (178-1996) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Violina Kocheva (175-1991) who added 20 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Five Beroe players scored in double figures. International forward Gabriela Nikolova (183-1997) responded with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and American Shereen Sutherland (188-1994, college: UC Irvine) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 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. Beroe (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Newly promoted Montana keeps the second place with three games lost. Beroe will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montana will play on the road against Rilski Sportist in Samokov and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Beroe: T.Dineva 24+8reb+3ast, R.Hristova-Dimitrova 23+3reb+5ast, V.Kocheva 20+5reb+8ast, C.Rosten 13+7reb+6ast, T.Sharenkapova 11+1reb+5ast, S.Deana 3+2ast Montana: A.Nikolaeva-Petrova 15+4reb+1ast, G.Nikolova 12+6reb+5ast, S.Sutherland 11+10reb+1ast, V.Goranova 7+1reb+1ast, V.Aleksieva 5+3ast, V.Vanina 4+3reb+5ast |
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| Katrine Lassen claims Danish Dameligaen Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Katrine Lassen (177-F-1999) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's leader Falcon and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 17. The 23-year old forward had a double-double of 21 points and twelve rebounds, while her team crushed SISU (#5, 3-13) with 23-point margin 88-65. It allowed Falcon to consolidate first place in the Danish Dameligaen. Falcon has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 15-1. It's Lassen's second year at Falcon and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Lassen has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in rebounds (9th best: 6.6rpg) and averages solid 51.4% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young international guard Ena Viso (177-G-1993) of Amager. Viso impressed basketball fans with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course she led Amager to another comfortable win outscoring slightly higher-ranked Herlev (#2, 9-7) 92-60. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Amager consolidated its place in top 4 of the standings. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 5-11 record. Viso is one of the most experienced players at Amager and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.6ppg (#2). Her other stats are also decent: 11.3rpg and 5.4apg. The third best performed player last round was Karoline Lundin (179-F-2004) of second-ranked Herlev. Lundin showcased her all-around game by recording 26 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the last round. Despite Lundin's great performance Herlev lost 60-92 to #4 ranked Amager. But her team cannot count on just a single shooter as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Herlev needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 9 victories and 7 lost games. Lundin has a very solid season. In 7 games in Denmark she scored 14.6ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Helene Dalsgaard (186-C-1999) of SISU - 12 points and 10 rebounds 5. Taylor Gleason (173-G-1995) of Falcon - 19 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Ida Dittmann (177-F/G-2005) of Amager - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Elisabeth Brynaa (176-G-1993) of Falcon - 7 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Rim Taha (167-PG-2004) of SISU - 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Julie Jungslund (169-G-1998) of Amager - 9 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Josephine Tullin (171-F-1997) of Falcon - 7 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| NF1 Round 20: Le Poinconnet edge Limoges by one point - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in NF1. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most exciting game of round 20 in the NF1 took place in Limoges. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked Limoges (12-8) to third ranked Le Poinconnet (13-5) 66-65 on Saturday evening. Le Poinconnet moved-up to second place, which they share with Reze. Limoges at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with La Glacerie. Le Poinconnet is looking forward to face Le Havre (#4) at home in the next round. Limoges will play against Franconville and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Sceaux (15-4) against seventh ranked ASVEL (10-10) on Saturday night. Visiting Sceaux was defeated by ASVEL in a tough game in Villeurbanne 82-87. ASVEL moved-up to fifth place. Sceaux at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. ASVEL will play against Escaudain (#9) on the road in the next round. Sceaux will play against Orly (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Reze (13-5) against fourth ranked Le Havre (13-7) on Saturday night. Visiting Reze was defeated by Le Havre in Le Havre 65-51. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Reze. Le Havre maintains fourth position with 13-7 record. Loser Reze keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Le Poinconnet. Le Havre will meet higher ranked Le Poinconnet (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Reze will play against La Glacerie and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the LF2 just one year after relegation. Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: FC Lyon was defeated by Nice in a road game 66-57. Roannais smashed Stade Francais at home 96-68. Geispolsheim won against Saint Gratien on the opponent's court 65-55. Trith Basket unfortunately lost to Escaudain in a home game 56-71. PVBC rolled over Orly on the road 91-62. La Glacerie defeated Franconville on its own court 72-69. Girondines was beaten by CFBB II in Paris 73-60. Colomiers won against D'Ifs at home 62-55. Alencon outscored Anglet on the opponent's court 109-47.
Group ANice - FC Lyon 66-57There was no surprise when 12th ranked FC Lyon (1-18) was defeated on the road by first ranked Nice (18-2) 66-57 on Saturday. Nice have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-2 record. FC Lyon lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Nice will meet Stade Francais (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. FC Lyon will play against Saint Gratien (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Roannais - Stade Francais 96-68 No shocking result in a game in Roanne where fourth ranked Roannais (10-8) smashed 8th ranked Stade Francais (8-11) 96-68 on Saturday. Roannais have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-8 record. Newly promoted Stade Francais keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Roannais will meet Geispolsheim (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stade Francais will play against the league's leader Nice and hope to secure a win. Saint Gratien - Geispolsheim 55-65 There was a minor upset in Paris where 9th ranked Saint Gratien (6-13) was defeated by eleventh ranked Geispolsheim (6-14) 65-55 on Saturday. Geispolsheim maintains eleventh position with 6-14 record. Saint Gratien lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with 13 games lost. Geispolsheim will meet at home higher ranked Roannais (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Saint Gratien will play against FC Lyon (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. ASVEL - Sceaux 87-82 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Sceaux (15-4) against seventh ranked ASVEL (10-10) on Saturday night. Visiting Sceaux was defeated by ASVEL in a tough game in Villeurbanne 82-87. ASVEL moved-up to fifth place. Sceaux at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. ASVEL will play against Escaudain (#9) on the road in the next round. Sceaux will play against Orly (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Trith Basket - Escaudain 56-71 There was a surprise result in Trith-Saint-Leger where tenth ranked Escaudain (7-13) beat higher ranked Trith Basket (9-11) 71-56 on Saturday. Escaudain moved-up to ninth place. Trith Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. Escaudain will meet at home higher ranked ASVEL (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Trith Basket will play against the league's second-placed PVBC and will have a slim chance for a victory. Orly - PVBC 62-91 Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Orly (9-10) was outplayed at home by second ranked PVBC (17-2) 91-62 on Saturday. PVBC have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-2 record behind leader Alencon. Newly promoted Orly dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. PVBC will meet at home Trith Basket (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Orly will play against Sceaux and hope to secure a win. Group BLe Havre - Reze 65-51Very important is a road loss of second ranked Reze (13-5) against fourth ranked Le Havre (13-7) on Saturday night. Visiting Reze was defeated by Le Havre in Le Havre 65-51. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Reze. Le Havre maintains fourth position with 13-7 record. Loser Reze keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Le Poinconnet. Le Havre will meet higher ranked Le Poinconnet (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Reze will play against La Glacerie and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the LF2 just one year after relegation. Limoges - Le Poinconnet 65-66 The most exciting game of round 20 in the NF1 took place in Limoges. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked Limoges (12-8) to third ranked Le Poinconnet (13-5) 66-65 on Saturday evening. Le Poinconnet moved-up to second place, which they share with Reze. Limoges at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with La Glacerie. Le Poinconnet is looking forward to face Le Havre (#4) at home in the next round. Limoges will play against Franconville and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. La Glacerie - Franconville 72-69 Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked La Glacerie (12-8) edged at home 9th ranked Franconville (6-12) 72-69 on Saturday. La Glacerie moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Limoges. Franconville lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. La Glacerie will meet league's second-placed Reze on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Franconville will play against Limoges (#6) and hope to secure a win. CFBB II - Girondines 73-60 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Paris where 11th ranked Girondines (3-17) was defeated by twelfth ranked CFBB II (1-17) 73-60 on Saturday. CFBB II maintains twelfth position with 1-17 record. It was Girondines' seventh loss in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 17 games lost. CFBB II will meet higher ranked D'Ifs (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Girondines will play against Anglet and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Colomiers - D'Ifs 62-55 There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Colomiers (11-8) defeated at home 6th ranked D'Ifs (11-9) 62-55 on Saturday. Colomiers have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Loser D'Ifs dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Colomiers will meet league's leader Alencon on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. D'Ifs will play against CFBB II (#12) and hope to secure a win. Anglet - Alencon 47-109 Very expected game when 10th ranked Anglet (4-16) was rolled over at home by first ranked Alencon (16-3) 109-47 on Saturday. Alencon maintains first position with 16-3 record. Newly promoted Anglet keeps the tenth place with 16 games lost. Alencon will meet at home Colomiers (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Anglet will play against Girondines and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
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| Best players of Israeli D1 round 3 (Second Stage) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old swingman had the game-high 25 points adding seven rebounds and eight assists for Ramat Hasharon in her team's victory, helping them to beat M.Haifa (2-1) 75-64. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Ramat Hasharon to jump to the first place in the Israeli D1. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this stage. Ramat Hasharon has a very solid 2-1 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. Jones turned to be Ramat Hasharon's top player in her first season with the team. University of Louisville graduate has very impressive stats this year. Jones is in league's top in points (9th best: 19.9ppg) and averages solid 2.4spg,51.2% FGP and 43.8% from behind 3-point line. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Australian center Elizabeth Cambage (205-C-1991) of M.Ashdod. Cambage impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 27 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as M.Ashdod lost that game 84-89 to H.Rishon LZ (1-2). The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Cambage is one of the most experienced players at M.Ashdod and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Jaime Nared (188-G-1995) of M.Ramat Gan (#3). Nared showcased her all-around game by recording 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the last round. Despite Nared's great performance M.Ramat Gan lost 64-85 to #4 ranked E.Ramla. But her team cannot count on just a single shooter as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing M.Ramat Gan needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 2 victories and 1 lost games. Nared has a very solid season. In 11 games in Israel she scored 16.0ppg. She also has 7.0rpg and 4.4apg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Amy Okonkwo (188-F-1996) of M.Haifa - 24 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Alisia Jenkins (186-F-1994) of Ramat Hasharon - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Jordan Hooper (188-F-1992) of H.Rishon LZ - 21 points and 10 rebounds 7. Kaila Charles (185-F-1998) of H.Rishon LZ - 15 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists 8. Eden Zipel (183-G/F-2002) of H.Rishon LZ - 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Jillian Alleyne (190-C-1994) of M.Ramat Gan - 12 points and 16 rebounds 10. Alyssa Baron (178-G/F-1992) of E.Ramla - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Yellowjackets win its second national championship - by Eurobasket News |
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Rochester (MN) claimed the 2023 NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship after defeating Minnesota West, 73-53, at the Rochester Regional Sports Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Sophomore forward Olivia Christianson (5'8''-F) led the Yellowjackets with a national championship game for the ages. Christianson led all scorers with 31 points while also collecting 6 rebounds and 8 steals on the game. These efforts earned the sophomore Tournament MVP. Rochester jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter, but could not widen the gap. Minnesota West took the lead on a Hattie Devries layup to make it 14-13. The Lady Jays concluded the quarter with a two-point lead. The second quarter saw Lady Jay forward Olivia Hayenga get her offense going by scoring seven points. Minnesota West was not able to stretch its lead and only carried a 34-32 lead going into the half. The Yellowjackets came to life in the second half and put together one of the most impressive halves in NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball Championship game history. Rochester outscored the Lady Jays 41-20 in the second half. Christianson grabbed four steals in the third quarter, and Ravyn Miles scored 10 points in the third. Rochester's title is the second in school history and improves upon their third-place finish in last year's tournament. They defeated Minnesota West in last year's third-place game. The Lady Jays entered the national tournament as the No. 5 seed. En route to the national title game, they defeated Northampton (PA), Monroe-Bronx (NY), and defending champions Owens (OH) all by double digits. This was the third appearance in school history, and second consecutive. Freshman guard Olivia Hayenga and sophomore forward Tia Murray were named to the all-tournament team. Courtesy of: njcaa.org |
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Most Valuable Player: Olivia Christianson (5'8''-F) of Rochester CTC Best Coach: Jason Bonde of Rochester CTC
First Team Reana Schmitt (6'1''-F/C) of Riverland CC Savannah Longhoma (5'5''-G) of Riverland CC Hayley Saint John (5'11''-G/F-2002) of Owens CC Olivia Hayenga (5'9''-G) of Minn.W.Tech Tia Murray (6'0''-F) of Minn.W.Tech Jada James (5'9''-F) of Rochester CTC Olivia Christianson (5'8''-F) of Rochester CTC Myia Ruzek (5'9''-G) of Rochester CTC Ravyn Miles (5'6''-G) of Rochester CTC |
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| Superliga Round 20: Penza beat Trepca in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An exciting game was played in Mitrovice. Third ranked Penza faced one of their biggest challengers Trepca. Guests from Peja (12-7) defeated host Trepca (6-14) 71-58. Penza dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Trepca's 34. Penza forced 20 Trepca turnovers and outrebounded them 39-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Jeta Zeka who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Bosnian Lejla Omerbasic (182-1997) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. American swingman KeAunna Johnson (180, college: UMHB) produced 31 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Defending champion maintains third position with 12-7 record having five points less than leader Bashkimi. Trepca at the other side keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost. Undefeated leader Bashkimi delivered the eighteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Vellaznimi (2-17) 101-69 in Gjakove. American swingman Taliyah Hopkins (180-1997, college: Charleston) orchestrated the victory by scoring 31 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Aulona Muhadri contributed with 17 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the winners. point guard Rina Hodaj (156-1998) replied with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Vellaznimi. Undefeated Bashkimi (18-0) have an impressive 18-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 18 victories in a row. Vellaznimi at the other side stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. In the last game of round 20 United was crushed by Prishtina in a road game 70-42.
Prishtina - United 70-42 There was no surprise when 5th ranked United (4-16) was crushed on the road by second ranked Prishtina (16-4) 70-42. Prishtina held United to an opponent 23.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Prishtina forced 25 United turnovers and outrebounded them 41-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by United's players. Prishtina brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Albanian forward Enxhi Xhanaj (180-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points and 14 rebounds. The former international power forward Zerina Shatri (188-1995, college: OLLU) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Anila Selmani replied with 15 points and Anesa Korqa (-2003) added 14 points in the effort for United. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Prishtina maintains second position with 16-4 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Bashkimi. United lost eleventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth place with 16 games lost. Top scorers: United: S.Anila 15+4reb+1ast, K.Anesa 14+4reb+2ast, S.Viola 8+6reb+1ast, Z.Malona 2+4reb+1ast, V.Liudmyla 2+7reb, M.Elza 1+2reb Prishtina: Z.Shatri 17+3reb+3ast, D.Dekaj 15+6reb+2ast, E.Zykaj 10+4reb+3ast, E.Xhanaj 9+14reb+3ast, S.Mgbeike 5+1ast, B.Martinaj 5+2reb+6ast Trepca - Penza 58-71 An exciting game was played in Mitrovice. Third ranked Penza faced one of their biggest challengers Trepca. Guests from Peja (12-7) defeated host Trepca (6-14) 71-58. Penza dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Trepca's 34. Penza forced 20 Trepca turnovers and outrebounded them 39-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Jeta Zeka who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Bosnian Lejla Omerbasic (182-1997) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. Four Penza players scored in double figures. American swingman KeAunna Johnson (180, college: UMHB) produced 31 points and 4 assists and her fellow American import point guard Marshanique Hall (165, college: CPP) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Defending champion maintains third position with 12-7 record having five points less than leader Bashkimi. Trepca at the other side keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost. Top scorers: Trepca: K.Johnson 31+3reb+4ast, M.Hall 16+10reb+1ast, M.Alma 5+3reb+1ast, M.Blerta 4+6reb, M.Erzana 2+4reb+3ast, H.Blendina 0 Penza: L.Omerbasic 25+7reb+3ast, J.Zeka 21+10reb+5ast, G.Ermelinda 13+13reb+2ast, K.Erjona 10+4reb+4ast, B.Vanesa 2+5reb+4ast, M.Sumeja 0 Vellaznimi - Bashkimi 69-101 Undefeated leader Bashkimi delivered the eighteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Vellaznimi (2-17) 101-69 in Gjakove. Bashkimi dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Vellaznimi's 40. Bashkimi forced 19 Vellaznimi turnovers and outrebounded them 43-26 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. American swingman Taliyah Hopkins (180-1997, college: Charleston) orchestrated the victory by scoring 31 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. International power forward Aulona Muhadri (182-1998) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the winners. Four Bashkimi players scored in double figures. Point guard Rina Hodaj (156-1998) replied with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and American guard Tianna Sullivan added 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Vellaznimi. Bashkimi (18-0) have an impressive 18-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 18 victories in a row. Vellaznimi at the other side stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. Top scorers: Vellaznimi: R.Hodaj 30+7reb+7ast, S.Tianna 20+10reb+4ast, B.Fesata 9+2reb+3ast, S.Aroma 6+2reb, B.Vesa 4+5reb+3ast, H.Olta 0 Bashkimi: T.Hopkins 31+9reb+6ast, S.Vraniqi 17+5reb+8ast, A.Muhadri 17+12reb+2ast, K.Vesa 14+5reb+5ast, B.Merisa 9, M.Rushiti 7+7reb+1ast |
| Best players of Kosovan Superliga round 20 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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American Taliyah Hopkins (180-G/F-1997) had a very impressive game in the last round for league's leader Bashkimi and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 20. The 25-year old swingman had the game-high 31 points adding nine rebounds and six assists for Bashkimi in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Vellaznimi (#6, 2-17) with 32-point margin 101-69. It allowed Bashkimi to consolidate first place in the Kosovan Superliga. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is already in a full swing and Bashkimi still have not lost a single game, getting all 18 victories. In the team's last game Hopkins had a remarkable 80.0% from 2-point range and got three three-pointers out of 6 attempts. She turned to be Bashkimi's top player in her first season with the team. University of Charleston graduate has very impressive stats this year. Hopkins is in league's top in assists (9th best: 2.9apg) and averages solid 50.9% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was American swingman Ke'Aunna Johnson (180-G/F) of Trepca. Johnson impressed basketball fans with 31 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Bad luck as Trepca lost that game 58-71 to slightly higher-ranked Penza (#3, 12-7). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Trepca still maintains its place in the top 4 of the standings, even despite this loss. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 6-14 record. Johnson is a newcomer at Trepca and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.5ppg (#2). She also registered 7.0 boards per game. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor alumni Johnson played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. The third best performed player last round was another Bashkimi's star - international forward Aulona Muhadri (182-F/C-1998). Muhadri scored 17 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). She was another key player of Bashkimi, helping her team with a 101-69 easy win against the lower-ranked Vellaznimi (#6, 2-17). Bashkimi have amazing season winning all 18 games without a single defeat. Muhadri turns to be one of the very best players in the league while she is also a leader of the top team having her eyes on the championship title. Muhadri has a great season in Kosovo. After 18 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.2ppg (6th best) and rebounds with 11.4rpg (#1 in league). She also has 2.7spg and FGP: 65.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jeta Zeka) of Penza - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Lejla Omerbasic (182-SG-1997) of Penza - 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Tianna Sullivan (G) of Vellaznimi - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Vesa Krasniqi (2005) of Bashkimi - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Rina Hodaj (156-PG-1998) of Vellaznimi - 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Diellza Dekaj (178-F-2002) of Prishtina - 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Ermelinda Gjukaj (2001) of Penza - 13 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Milda Sauliute's triple-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 41-year old playmaker recorded a triple-double of 13 points adding also eleven rebounds and eleven assists, while her team outclassed Kedainiu (#8, 8-11) with 41-point margin 93-52. Alytaus maintains the 2nd position in their group in Lithuanian Moteru Lyga. They are still close to the very top. Alytaus would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 17-3 record. Sauliute has many years of experience at Alytaus, through which she has constantly improved. Sauliute has impressive league stats. She is league's best passer with 7.7apg. Sauliute is in league's top in and averages solid 4.6spg and 58.5% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young forward Ugne Kucinskaite (182-F-2001) of 7bet Vilnius. Kucinskaite impressed basketball fans with 28 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as 7bet Vilnius was edged by the higher-ranked Vilniaus univ. (#3, 16-3) 68-67. This loss caused 7bet Vilnius to drop to 6th position in Division B. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 12-6 record is not bad and everything may still change. Kucinskaite is a newcomer at 7bet Vilnius and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was another Alytaus' star - Rita Zilinskaite (175-G-1992). Zilinskaite got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. She was another key player of Alytaus, helping her team with a 93-52 easy win against the lower-ranked Kedainiu (#8, 8-11). Alytaus is closer and closer to top of the standings in Division B. They will still need more victories. But 17-3 record is not that bad... Zilinskaite has a great season in Lithuania. After 13 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.3ppg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Justina Leskauskaite (178-F-2002) of Alytaus - 14 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Vilte Andrunaviciute (178-F-2004) of Panevezio - 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Lina Grite (180-C/F-1977) of Alytaus - 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Austeja Sirsinaityte (166-PG-1995) of Vilniaus univ. - 7 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Aiste Svegzdaite (178-G/F-2002) of Kauno-LSMU - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Brigita Kontenyte (175-F-2004) of Panevezio - 12 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Rasa Zemantauskaite-Matla (176-SG-1981) of Alytaus - 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Moteru Lyga Round 21: Vilniaus univ. edges 7bet Vilnius by one point - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Moteru Lyga. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most exciting game of round 21 in the Moteru Lyga took place in Vilnius. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked 7bet Vilnius (12-6) to third ranked Vilniaus univ. (16-3) 68-67 on Sunday evening. 25 personal fouls committed by 7bet Vilnius helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Ieva Savickaite (191-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Agne Bobinaite (181-1997) chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Ugne Kucinskaite (182-2001) who recorded 28 points and 9 rebounds. Vilniaus univ. have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain third place with 16-3 record behind leader Kibirkstis-MRU. 7bet Vilnius at the other side dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. Vilniaus univ. are looking forward to face Patriotes (#11) in Kaunas in the next round and are hoping to win another game. 7bet Vilnius will have a break next round. Bottom-ranked Druskininku (0-15) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 84-27 loss to second ranked Alytaus (17-3) in Alytaus. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. It was a good game for forward Justina Leskauskaite (178-2002) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Rasa Zemantauskaite-Matla contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Eimante Stepanaviciute answered with 6 points for Druskininku. Druskininku's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the seventeenth consecutive win for Alytaus. They maintain second place with 17-3 record having just one point less than leader Kibirkstis-MRU. Druskininku lost their fifteenth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Alytaus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Druskininku will play at home against VK-Kamane (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory. The game in Kaunas was also quite interesting. Third ranked Vilniaus univ. (16-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Kauno-LSMU (10-8). Vilniaus univ. managed to secure a 6-point victory 74-68 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kauno-LSMU. Lea-Sophie Maria Pfeifer stepped up and scored 24 points and 4 assists for the winners. Vilniaus univ.'s coach Loreta Berukstiene used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Aiste Svegzdaite with 16 points and 8 rebounds. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Vilniaus univ.. They maintain third place with 16-3 record behind leader Kibirkstis-MRU. Loser Kauno-LSMU keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Vilniaus univ. will meet at home Patriotes (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kauno-LSMU will play against Panevezio (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 21 Panevezio defeated Patriotes in Panevezys 56-47. Kedainiu was smashed by Alytaus at home 52-93. The best stats of 21th round was 13 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals by Milda Sauliute of Alytaus.
Alytaus - Druskininku 84-27 Bottom-ranked Druskininku (0-15) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 84-27 loss to second ranked Alytaus (17-3) in Alytaus. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. They held Druskininku to an opponent 17.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 54.2 percent accuracy of the winners and made 16-of-16 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Alytaus forced 23 Druskininku turnovers and had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for forward Justina Leskauskaite (178-2002) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. The former international Rasa Zemantauskaite-Matla (176-1981) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five Alytaus players scored in double figures. Eimante Stepanaviciute answered with 6 points and Karolina Kardokaite added 7 points in the effort for Druskininku. Druskininku's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the seventeenth consecutive win for Alytaus. They maintain second place with 17-3 record having just one point less than leader Kibirkstis-MRU. Druskininku lost their fifteenth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Alytaus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Druskininku will play at home against VK-Kamane (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Druskininku: K.Karolina 7+4reb, S.Eimante 6+4reb+1ast, M.Goda 5+4reb, V.Ugne 3+4reb+1ast, S.Kamile 2+3reb, S.Glinskaite 2+1reb+1ast Alytaus: L.Grite 15+4reb+2ast, S.Viktorija 15+1ast, L.Justina 14+13reb+3ast, R.Zemantauskaite-Matla 12+8reb+3ast, T.Migle 11+4reb+1ast, M.Sauliute 10+4reb+3ast 7bet Vilnius - Vilniaus univ. 67-68 The most exciting game of round 21 in the Moteru Lyga took place in Vilnius. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked 7bet Vilnius (12-6) to third ranked Vilniaus univ. (16-3) 68-67 on Sunday evening. 25 personal fouls committed by 7bet Vilnius helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Ieva Savickaite (191-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Agne Bobinaite (181-1997) chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Ugne Kucinskaite (182-2001) who recorded 28 points and 9 rebounds and the former international center Kristina Grige (204-1990) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Vilniaus univ. have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain third place with 16-3 record behind leader Kibirkstis-MRU. 7bet Vilnius at the other side dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. Vilniaus univ. are looking forward to face Patriotes (#11) in Kaunas in the next round and are hoping to win another game. 7bet Vilnius will have a break next round. Top scorers: 7bet Vilnius: K.Ugne 28+9reb+3ast, K.Grige 13+10reb+1ast, E.Mikoliunaite 10+2reb+2ast, E.Juceviciute 8+7reb+1ast, V.Stankeviciute 7+1ast, A.Jasinauskaite 1+8reb+2ast Vilniaus univ.: A.Bobinaite 22+4reb+1ast, I.Savickaite 16+11reb+1ast, G.Ulyte 12+3reb, P.Lea-Sophie Maria 8+3reb+4ast, K.Aidukaite 5+4reb+4ast, A.Sirsinaityte 4+6reb+2ast Kauno-LSMU - Vilniaus univ. 68-74 The game in Kaunas was also quite interesting. Third ranked Vilniaus univ. (16-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Kauno-LSMU (10-8). Vilniaus univ. managed to secure a 6-point victory 74-68 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kauno-LSMU. Vilniaus univ. forced 19 Kauno-LSMU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. German forward Lea-Sophie Maria Pfeifer (178-2000) stepped up and scored 24 points and 4 assists for the winners and center Ieva Savickaite (191-1996) chipped in 13 points and 15 rebounds. Vilniaus univ.'s coach Loreta Berukstiene used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was swingman Aiste Svegzdaite (178-2002) with 16 points and 8 rebounds and forward Evelina Razgute (181-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Vilniaus univ.. They maintain third place with 16-3 record behind leader Kibirkstis-MRU. Loser Kauno-LSMU keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Vilniaus univ. will meet at home Patriotes (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kauno-LSMU will play against Panevezio (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Kauno-LSMU: A.Svegzdaite 16+8reb+2ast, R.Evelina 13+12reb, E.Berzinskaite 13+1ast, G.Ziutelyte 9+4reb+2ast, G.Vasurenkaite 8+2reb+4ast, A.Pelegrimaite 5+2reb+2ast Vilniaus univ.: P.Lea-Sophie Maria 24+2reb+4ast, I.Savickaite 13+15reb+1ast, E.Grigaliunaite 10+8reb+1ast, G.Ulyte 9+3reb+2ast, K.Aidukaite 9+5reb+9ast, A.Sirsinaityte 7+3reb+6ast Patriotes - Panevezio 47-56 There was no surprise in Kaunas where 10th ranked Patriotes (3-15) was defeated by sixth ranked Panevezio (13-6) 56-47 on Wednesday. Panevezio forced 20 Patriotes turnovers and outrebounded them 48-33 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Vilte Andrunaviciute (178-2004) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward Brigita Kontenyte (175-2004) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Jurgita Segzdaite (165-1989) with 16 points and 6 rebounds and center Jurgita Jankute-Meskine (177-1992) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Panevezio. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with LSU-Kaunas. Loser Patriotes keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Akmenes P.. Panevezio will meet Kauno-LSMU (#7) in the next round. Patriotes will play against Vilniaus univ. and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Patriotes: J.Segzdaite 16+6reb+2ast, J.Jankute-Meskine 10+9reb, M.Sedelnikova 6+5reb+5ast, V.Kamile 5+2ast, A.Valkiuniene 4+4reb, D.Naruseviciute 4+6reb+1ast Panevezio: A.Vilte 15+10reb+5ast, K.Brigita 12+11reb+2ast, Z.Kamile 11+7reb+3ast, R.Austeja 7+1reb+2ast, J.Bungaite 6+9reb+1ast, J.Goda 5+7reb Kedainiu - Alytaus 52-93 No shocking result in a game when second ranked Alytaus (17-3) smashed on the road 8th ranked Kedainiu (8-11) 93-52 on Thursday. Alytaus dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Kedainiu's 30. Alytaus forced 28 Kedainiu turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Kedainiu's players. Guard Rita Zilinskaite (175-1992) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!) and 4 steals for the winners and the former international point guard Milda Sauliute (175-1981) chipped in 13 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals. Four Alytaus players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Agne Antanaviciute (186-1994) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Loreta Sulimaite (172-1998) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Kedainiu's coach Gerda Ceckauskiene already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the seventeenth consecutive win for Alytaus. They maintain second place with 17-3 record having just one point less than leader Kibirkstis-MRU. Newly promoted Kedainiu keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. Alytaus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kedainiu will play against the league's leader Kibirkstis-VKM (#1) in Vilnius and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Kedainiu: L.Sulimaite 15+9reb+1ast, A.Antanaviciute 12+11reb+2ast, A.Ieva 8+2reb+2ast, J.Girdauskaite 6+8reb+1ast, B.Turskyte 5+8reb+3ast, V.Liepa 4+1reb Alytaus: R.Zilinskaite 34+3reb+2ast, M.Sauliute 13+11reb+11ast, V.Garlinske 11+6reb+5ast, L.Grite 10+6reb+2ast, T.Migle 10+5reb+2ast, B.Gerda 8+3reb+3ast |
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The Clarke (Iowa) Pride won the 2023 NAIA Women's Basketball Championship over Thomas More (Ky.) 63-52 for Clarke's first title on Saturday night in the Tyson Events Center. Thomas More opened the season at No. 1 as the defending national champions and proceeded to go on a 22-game win streak. The only losses that TMU incurred throughout the season were to Mid-South Conference Opponents. After losing in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference tournament, the Saints earned an at-large bid into the NAIA championship tournament. Thomas More has only been dealt one loss in NAIA championship tournament play in their history, which came in 2021 in the championship game against Westmont (Calif.). From the other side of the bracket, Clarke (Iowa), was only dealt four losses on the season. Three of those losses came from Heart of America Athletic Conference opponent, Central Methodist (Mo.). The Pride went on to qualify for the NAIA championship tournament as the Heart of America Athletic Conference regular-season runner-up after the team's loss in the conference championship to CMU. Clarke broke through the quarterfinal round of the NAIA tournament for the first time in school history this year and was still not done as the team continued their battle for the red banner all the way to the championship game. Clarke (Iowa) got on the board first with a three-pointer and jumped out to an early 12-0 lead in the title game thanks to fast break opportunities and offensive rebounds. Zoie Barth (5'8''-G) put Thomas More (Ky.) on the board, as the Pride defense was stout and didn't allow the Saints to score until under five minutes to play in the opening frame. Clarke held a seven-point advantage, 18-11, after the first 10 minutes. Thomas More knocked down three of their first six shots in the second quarter and cut the Clarke lead down to two at 20-18 and forced a Pride time out. Tina Ubl of Clarke would end a scoreless drought for both sides, increasing the Clarke lead back up to four with just under five minutes left to go in the half. Late in the first half, Kelly Brenner gave Thomas More their first lead of the contest (23-22), drilling a three-pointer in the corner in front of the Clarke bench. The two squads ended the half alternating the lead as it would be the Pride who held the one-point advantage at the halftime break, 26-25. At the break, Thomas More's Zoie Buth had a game-high 11 points and was the only player to knock down two three-pointers in the half. Clarke was led by Ubl's seven points. Skylar Culbertson (Clarke) and Barth brought down a game-high five rebounds for their respective team. Clarke started the second half scoring eight of the first 10 points of the third quarter behind a pair of three-pointers from Giana Michels (5'6''-G) and Mya Merschman (5'11''-G/F) as the team opened up a 34-27 advantage. The Pride defense held the Saints to one-for-seven shooting to start the second half. Ubl would give the Pride their second double-digit lead of the game at the free throw line, as she knocked down a pair and make it 40-30 score midway through the quarter. Thomas More used an 8-0 run to pull within two in the latter half of the third, forcing Clarke to use a time. As the game went to the final quarter of play, it was the Clarke Pride holding on to a slim one-point lead, 42-41. Nicole McDermott (5'7''-G) of Clarke was a spark plug for the Pride in the final period, scoring the first bucket and forcing a turnover on the defensive end of the floor. Emily Simon drilled a three-pointer to give the contest the first tie of the day. Clarke responded with a six point run, before Courtney Hurst knocked down a three of her own to make it 50-47 Clarke with five minutes to play. Thomas More once again tied it up with an and-one play from Barth with just under four to play, but Clarke's Giana Michels responded with an and-one of her own. It was Clarke, in the final three minutes, who held the 54-50 advantage. Skylar Culbertson of Clarke hit a pair of free throws and McDermott recorded a fast break lay-up to make it an eight-point game. Down the stretch in the final minute, the Pride converted on all four of their free throw attempts to win the program's first-ever red banner, 63-52. Nicole McDermott led the game with her 17 points while collecting 10 rebounds for the lone double-double of the contest. Her teammate, Giana Michels recorded double digits with 14 points as she notched a team-high two steals. Clarke's national championship run as the No. 2-seed in the Duer quadrant culminates in a 33-4 record under head coach Courtney Boyd. Boyd is now one of nine female head coaches that have won an NAIA Women's Basketball title. This marks the 13th time that a female head coach has won an NAIA Women's Basketball title. The Saints were led by Zoie Barth and her 16 points and five rebounds. Two other Saints also notched double digits in Courtney Hurst (13) and Emily Simon (11). Kelly Brenner notched a game-high three steals in the effort. Thomas More ends their season with a 31-4 overall record, reaching the national championship game for the third-straight season under head coach Jeff Hans. Clarke held the edge shooting-wise on the night, shooting 42.2% to TMU's 32.2%. Additionally, the Pride hit 91.3% of their free throw attempts on the night, shooting 21-for-23. Clarke held a lead (or the game was tied) for all but 39 seconds tonight. ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM 1st Team Nicole McDermott, Clarke (Iowa) Alex Smith (6'0''-G/F), Thomas More (Ky.) Savannah Waldorf, Dakota State (S.D.) Leianaya Massenat, Central Methodist (Mo.) 2nd Team Elsie Aslesen (6'1''-F/C), Dakota State (S.D.) Daryna Backkarova, Central Methodist (Mo.) Jordan Sweeney (5'7''-G), Montana Western Zoie Barth, Thomas More (Ky.) Giana Michels, Clarke (Iowa) Hustle Award - Nicole McDermott, Clarke (Iowa) Tournament MVP - Tina Uble, Clarke (Iowa) Courtesy of: naia.org |
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First Team Nicole McDermott (5'7''-G) of Clarke Alex Smith (6'0''-G/F) of Thomas More Savannah Walsdorf (6'0''-F) of Dakota St. Leianya Massenat (5'9''-G) of CMU
Second Team Elsie Aslesen (6'1''-F/C) of Dakota St. Daryna Bachkarova (6'1''-G/F-2000) of CMU Jordan Sweeney (5'7''-G) of UMW Zoie Barth (5'8''-G) of Thomas More Giana Michels (5'6''-G) of Clarke |
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| Maryland women cruise to 93-61 win over Holy Cross - by Eurobasket News |
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Brinae Alexander (6'0''-G/F) scored over 1,100 points in her career before finally having an opportunity to play in an NCAA Tournament. She made up for lost time. Alexander scored a game-high 18 points, and second-seeded Maryland rolled to a 93-61 victory over 15th-seeded Holy Cross in the first round Friday. Alexander is one of a handful of transfers who have given the Terrapins a boost this season. She played previously at Vanderbilt, and now she's part of a highly seeded Maryland team. 'I was really excited to especially be able to play home and have that home-court advantage,' Alexander said. 'I think going in, it's easy to have like the jitters and the nerves, but once you see the ball go in, especially for me, I think that gives me a good boost of confidence.' Abby Meyers (6'0''-G), who reached the second round of March Madness last year while at Princeton, scored 16 points for the Terrapins. Diamond Miller (6'3''-G-2001) added 13 points and eight rebounds. The Terps (26-6) scored the game's first 14 points and advanced to face seventh-seeded Arizona on Sunday. 'Obviously it was a tough beginning of the game,' Holy Cross coach Maureen Magarity said. 'Maryland just did a great job with their pressure, which we had been preparing for, but it's hard to prepare and simulate what they do.' Maryland was able to give its top players plenty of rest, with Miller, Meyers and Shyanne Sellers each playing a little over half the game. Sellers had 13 points and eight assists. Holy Cross (24-9) was led by Simone Foreman's 13 points. Turnovers were always going to be a concern for the Crusaders against Maryland's pressure, and that was a problem from the start. Holy Cross give the ball away 11 times in the first quarter alone and trailed 23-4 after one. 'I think in the first half, their press and their pressure really got to us,' guard Addisyn Cross said. 'I think in the Patriot League we're not really used to seeing that - that type of athleticism.' There wasn't much suspense after that. The Terrapins led 52-21 at halftime, and the final margin was about the same. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore attended the game. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Dawn Plitzuweit named Minnesota women's basketball coach - by Eurobasket News |
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Dawn Plitzuweit has been named the new coach of the Minnesota women's basketball program, the school announced Saturday. Her six-year deal is pending approval from the board of regents and a background check, the school said. Plitzuweit replaces Minnesota basketball legend Lindsay Whalen, who stepped down as coach earlier this month after her fifth season at the helm. Whalen went 71-76, including 11-19 (4-14 Big Ten) in 2022-23. She failed to coach the Gophers into the NCAA tournament during her time in Minneapolis. Plitzuweit has a proven track record at multiple programs, most recently West Virginia and South Dakota, with only one of her squads in 16 seasons as head coach not making the postseason. She boasts nine 20- and two 30-win seasons as well as a 356-141 career record (201-66 in league play). "I am extremely excited," Plitzuweit said in a statement. "It is a tremendous honor to be named head coach at Minnesota. ... This is a homecoming of sorts, and Minnesota is a program that I am very familiar with from my previous time in the surrounding area and in the Big Ten. I am looking forward to getting back to the area and to meet the team, alumni and fans. I am also looking forward to reconnecting with local high school and club coaches. I can't wait to get to work." Plitzuweit spent 2022-23 at West Virginia, where she became the first coach in program history to earn an NCAA tournament berth in an initial season. The Mountaineers fell to Arizona in the first round Friday. From 2016 to 2022, Plitzuweit made South Dakota a postseason mainstay, most notably guiding the Coyotes to a Sweet 16 appearance in 2022 as a 10-seed. Her previous stops were at Northern Kentucky and Grand Valley State, and she won a Division II national championship at the latter in 2006. Plitzuweit also coached in the Big Ten as an assistant at Michigan and Wisconsin, her home state. She is tasked with turning Minnesota into a Big Ten power as the conference welcomes UCLA and USC in the coming years. The Gophers last appeared in the NCAA tournament in 2018, then coached by Marlene Stollings, but at their height advanced to the Final Four in 2004 behind Whalen's outstanding run as a player. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, all four members of Whalen's highly regarded freshman class -- Mara Braun, Mallory Heyer, Nia Holloway and Amaya Battle -- intend to remain at Minnesota despite Whalen's departure. "I am excited to welcome Dawn, her husband Jay and their family to Minnesota," Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle said. "Dawn is a process-driven coach and has coached winning teams at every step of her career. She has recruited Minnesota and has consistently produced teams that compete for championships. Dawn has Big Ten coaching experience and knows how competitive and strong the conference is. I know she is excited to get back to the area and build her program." West Virginia will now be looking for a women's basketball coach for the second time in two years following the retirement of longtime coach Mike Carey after the 2021-22 season. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| March Madness: No. 12 Toledo knocks off No. 5 Iowa State, 80-73 - by Eurobasket News |
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Toledo held off Iowa State in the fourth quarter and became the second No. 12 seed to upset a No. 5 on Saturday afternoon in the women's NCAA tournament. The Rockets beat the Cyclones, 80-73, after outscoring Iowa State by 10 in the second quarter. That quarter gave Toledo a 7-point margin at halftime, and Toledo extended its lead to 15 in the third quarter before Iowa State started chipping away. The Cyclones cut Toledo's lead to 5 with 7:17 to go but never got the game within a single possession after that, thanks to Toledo's excellent free-throw shooting. As Iowa State kept fouling Toledo to extend the game in the final minute, Toledo kept making its free throws. Toledo entered the game as one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the country. Toledo led the MAC at 78% from the line during the regular season and was 13-of-16 from the stripe Saturday. The victory is the first tournament win for Toledo since 1996 and came against longtime Toledo coach Bill Fennelly . The Iowa State coach was at Toledo from 1988-95 and led the Rockets to three NCAA tournament appearances before he was hired by ISU ahead of the 1995-96 season. Toledo became the fifth double-digit seed to score an opening-round win in the women's tournament and its win happened just after No. 12 Florida Gulf Coast beat No. 5 Washington State. The two 12-over-5 upsets are the biggest of the first round so far. While Iowa State shot better than the ISU men on Friday - the Cyclones shot 23% from the field in their loss to Pitt - it wasn't much better. ISU was just 6-of-31 from behind the 3-point line Saturday and shot 35% from the field. It was also the fourth opening-round loss for an NCAA tournament team from Iowa in three days. Six teams made the men's and women's tournaments from the state and unless Drake pulls another 12-5 upset over Louisville on Saturday night, Iowa and Caitlin Clark will be the only team to make the second round. Courtesy of: yahoo.com |
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| Prva A Liga Round 14: Vardar lose to KAM Basket in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game between Top Four teams took place in Skopje. 3rd ranked host Vardar (9-5) lost to first ranked KAM Basket (12-2) 73-65. KAM Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-2 record. Vardar at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with MZT. The game in Kumanovo supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Badel (10-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Grizli (2-12). Badel smashed Grizli 68-43. Badel have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Grizli lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Fifth ranked Kriva Palanka (8-6) crushed at home 8th ranked Probasket (1-13) by 45 points 83-38, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Kriva Palanka have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 8-6 record. Loser Probasket stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. In the last game of round 14 Struga 2009 lost to MZT on the opponent's court 61-75.
Grizli - Badel 43-68 The game in Kumanovo supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Badel (10-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Grizli (2-12). Badel smashed Grizli 68-43. Badel have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Grizli lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Kriva Palanka - Probasket 83-38 Fifth ranked Kriva Palanka (8-6) crushed at home 8th ranked Probasket (1-13) by 45 points 83-38, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Kriva Palanka have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 8-6 record. Loser Probasket stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. MZT - Struga 2009 75-61 Rather expected game in Skopje where 6th ranked Struga 2009 (5-9) was defeated by fourth ranked MZT (9-5) 75-61 on Saturday. MZT moved-up to third place, which they share with Vardar. Struga 2009 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Vardar - KAM Basket 65-73 The game between Top Four teams took place in Skopje. 3rd ranked host Vardar (9-5) lost to first ranked KAM Basket (12-2) 73-65. KAM Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-2 record. Vardar at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with MZT. |
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Arka Gdynia - Lublin 67-74 The best player for the winners was American power forward Natasha Mack (193-1997, college: OK State, agency: LBM Management) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Her fellow American import guard Sparkle Taylor (178-1995, college: UTEP) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Swedish swingman Nathalie Fontaine (188-1993, college: Ball St.) who recorded 23 points and American guard Haley Gorecki (183-1996, college: Duke) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Arka Gdynia's coach Jelena Skerovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Lublin: N.Mack 22+10reb+2ast, S.Taylor 21+5reb+2ast, K.Zec 11+2reb+1ast, O.Trzeciak 8+5reb+1ast, A.Stanacev 5+1reb+9ast, T.Yurkevicius 4+6reb Arka Gdynia: N.Fontaine 23+3reb+2ast, H.Gorecki 12+7reb+6ast, K.Higgins 10+2reb, B.Kamila 8+9reb, J.Niemojewska 4+2ast, M.Kastanek 4+1reb+1ast Polonia W-wa - Polkowice 48-86 Polkowice forced 20 Polonia W-wa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Polonia W-wa's players. It was a great evening for American point guard Erica Wheeler (170-1991, college: Rutgers) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals. Greek forward Artemis Spanou (187-1993, college: RMU) helped adding 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Polkowice players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Anna Pawlowska (170-1996) with 13 points and 5 rebounds and center Martyna Leszczynska (190-2000) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: Polkowice: L.Banaszak 19+4reb+1ast, A.Spanou 15+5reb+4ast, E.Wheeler 12+6reb+13ast, B.Puter 11+4reb+4ast, W.Telenga 10+8reb+1ast, K.Gertchen 8+1reb+2ast Polonia W-wa: A.Pawlowska 13+5reb+3ast, M.Leszczynska 11+7reb+2ast, A.Keys 8+6reb+5ast, W.Stepien 8+1ast, S.Siemienas 5+8reb+1ast, S.Marta 3+1ast Wroclaw - Gorzow Wlkp. 61-96 Gorzow Wlkp. outrebounded Wroclaw 39-27 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a good game for American point guard Lindsay Allen (173-1995, college: Notre Dame) who led her team to a victory with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. French guard Zoe Wadoux (178-2001, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) contributed with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Gorzow Wlkp. players scored in double figures. Gorzow Wlkp.'s coach Dariusz Maciejewski felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Stephanie Jones (188-1998, college: Maryland) answered with 26 points and the former international guard Julia Drop (174-1995) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists in the effort for Wroclaw. Top scorers: Gorzow Wlkp.: L.Allen 21+6reb+7ast, Z.Wadoux 19+5reb+9ast, C.Horvat 16+5reb+1ast, A.Smith 14+10reb+6ast, T.Senyurek 14+4reb+3ast, W.Keller 7+5reb Wroclaw: S.Jones 26+4reb+1ast, A.Jakubiuk 10+6reb+2ast, J.Drop 10+6reb+10ast, K.Stefanczyk 6+4reb+3ast, N.Kurach 4+3reb+1ast, M.Aleksandra 3+2ast Sosnowiec - Poznan 73-68 Sosnowiec outrebounded Poznan 52-28 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American guard Jessica January (170-1995, college: DePaul) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Ghanian-American forward Batabe Zempare (191-1994, college: CSUB, agency: LBM Management) helped adding 19 points and 20 rebounds. Four Sosnowiec players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Alecia Sutton (173-1998, college: Texas) with 16 points and 7 assists and international Agnieszka Skobel (180-1989) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Top scorers: Sosnowiec: J.January 28+14reb+4ast, B.Zempare 19+20reb+2ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 14+10reb+2ast, M.Mistinova-Prazenicova 12+4reb+3ast, W.Sylwia 0, L.Grzenkowicz 0 Poznan: A.Sutton 16+4reb+7ast, A.Skobel 16+8reb+2ast, M.Dodson 15+5reb+1ast, J.Popovic 8+1reb+1ast, M.Pokk 6+3reb+4ast, P.Weronika 4+1reb |
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She had the game-high 30 points adding seven rebounds for Art Basket in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Sloga P. (#5, 13-8) with 37-point margin 108-71. Art Basket maintains the 2nd position in Serbian 1 ZLS. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Art Basket will need more victories to improve their 17-5 record. In the team's last game Vuckovic had a remarkable 100.0% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Art Basket, through which she has constantly improved. Vuckovic has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (9th best: 16.1ppg) and averages solid 57.1% FGP and 43.9% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was Marija Avlijas (178-SG-2005). She is a guard in her first season at Art Basket. In the last game Avlijas recorded impressive 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Of course together with Vuckovic she helped Art Basket with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Sloga P. (#5, 13-8) 108-71. Art Basket's second position in the standings has not changed. Her team's 17-5 record is not bad at all. Avlijas is a newcomer at Art Basket and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.2ppg (#5). Third place about best performers goes to forward Donasja Scott (180-F-1997) of Spartak S. (#9). Scott scored 19 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Spartak S., leading her team to a 85-60 easy win against slightly higher-ranked Vrbas (#7, 11-11). Scott has a very solid season. In 20 games in Serbia she scored 13.2ppg. She also has 6.6rpg and FGP: 51.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Dayzsha Rogan (163-G-1999) of Spartak S. - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Marta Mitrovic (185-F/C-2002) of Art Basket - 12 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Marija Keseljevic (160-PG-2001) of Sloga P. - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Jovana Boricic (179-SF-2003) of Partizan - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Nadezda Nedeljkov (171-SG-2001) of Crvena Zvezda - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Nevena Naumcev (173-G-1999) of Crvena Zvezda - 12 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists 10. Aleksandra Katanic (172-PG-1997) of Crvena Zvezda - 8 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Eva Brdnik gets MVP of the Week award for Slovenian SKL (Second Stage) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 25-year old forward had the game-high 11 points adding seven rebounds and five assists for Konjice in her team's victory, helping them to beat Domzale (#7, 0-8), Second Stage bottom-ranked team 60-52. Konjice maintains the 6th position in Slovenian SKL. The team may have a chance to improve their current position in the standings in Second Stage. They lost 6 games and had just two victories. Brdnik has many years of experience at Konjice, through which she has constantly improved. Brdnik has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in rebounds (9th best: 6.5rpg) and averages solid 2.1spg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young shooting guard Yeisy Perez (172-SG-2002) of Domzale. Perez impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as Domzale lost that game 61-73 to the higher-ranked Maribor (#4, 3-3). Domzale are still at the very bottom. 8 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Perez is a newcomer at Domzale and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.5ppg (#3). She also registered 7.8 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was Hana Ivanusa (181-F-2004) of Jezica (#3). Ivanusa scored 22 points and grabbed six rebounds. Despite Ivanusa's great performance Jezica lost 67-101 to #2 ranked Triglav. But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Jezica needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 4 victories and 2 lost games. Ivanusa has a great season in Slovenia. After 20 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.0ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 7.5rpg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Teja Cresnik (178-C-1998) of Konjice - 12 points and 7 rebounds 5. Hana Sambolic (176-PG-2004) of Ilrija - 23 points and 2 rebounds 6. Spela Brecelj (185-C-2005) of Maribor - 16 points and 7 rebounds 7. Jite Gbemuotor (188-F-2004) of Celje - 13 points and 8 rebounds 8. Merisa Dautovic (186-F/C-1999) of Maribor - 11 points and 11 rebounds 9. Zorana Tinkara (171-G-1999) of Triglav - 18 points and 4 rebounds 10. Taylah Simmons (185-SF-1997) of Celje - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| ZKK Celje and Triglav advanced to the Cup Final - by Eurobasket News |
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ZKK Celje and Triglav advanced to the Cup Final in Slovenia. ZKK Celje edged Jezica 104:61 dominating the whole game. Sara Loomis (188-PF-1997, college: Ashland) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Taylah Simmons (185-SF-1997, college: Southeastern) as well as Mojca Jelenc (200-C-2003) had 15 each. Ela Micunovic (182-SG-1997) replied with 19 points in the losing effort. Triglav meanwhile overcame Konjice 76-64. Manca Vrecer (178-F-2002) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Ajda Burgar (177-SG-2001) had 14. Hana Ovcina (182-PF-2005) answered with 25 points in the losing effort. |
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| Spanish LF2 round 22 best performance: Cesarina Capellan - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Dominican Rep. Cesarina Capellan (178-SF-2003) put on an amazing game in the last round for Leon, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 22. The 19-year old player was the main contributor (30 points, nine rebounds) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Barakaldo (#10, 8-12) 77-68. Leon is placed at 8th position in Spanish LF2. Leon is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 10-11 record. It's Capellan's second year at Leon and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Cesarina Capellan has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (2nd best: 16.4ppg) and averages impressive 2.4spg. The second best player in last round's games was American Hannah Langhi (188-F) of Aranguren. Langhi had a very good evening with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Of course she led Aranguren to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked El Olivar (#14, 2-20) 66-43. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the top position in Group B. Aranguren keeps 11th position. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-13 record. Langhi is a newcomer at Aranguren, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was Angolan forward Artemis Barbosa (175-F/C-1993) of league's top team Castello. Barbosa scored 14 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Castello, leading her team to a 81-61 easy win against the lower-ranked Lleida (#10, 9-13). Castello confirms their top position in Group B. Barbosa has a very solid season. In 19 games in Spain she scored 9.4ppg. She also has 6.3rpg and FGP: 60.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Abby Anderson (188-F-1999) of Barakaldo - 21 points and 7 rebounds 5. Eugenia Filgueira (1995) of Coruna - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Aina Martin (178-F-2000) of Castello - 23 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Ruth Allison (177-SF-2000) of Cerdanyola - 19 points and 9 rebounds 8. Ana Tainta (173-G-2000) of Sant Josep - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Nerea Liste (2003) of Arxil - 14 points and 14 rebounds 10. Claudia Perez (1996) of Viladecans - 13 points, 16 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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| WSBL Round 9: Cathay Life defeat Taiyuan Textile - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Taiyuan Textile (7-2) against second ranked Cathay Life on Saturday night. Cathay Life were defeated by Cathay Life (7-2) 76-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Taiyuan Textile. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cathay Life looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for the former international forward Ling-Chuan Huang (175-1994) who led her team to a victory with 29 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Yi-Xiu Zheng (178-1993) contributed with 15 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Cathay Life's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Ying-Li Huang (170-1989) answered with 17 points for Taiyuan Textile. Cathay Life have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Taiyuan T. Cathay Life is looking forward to face Chunghwa Telecom (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Taiyuan Textile will play against Taipower and is hoping to win this game. An interesting game for Chunghwa Telecom (3-6) which played against 4th placed Taipower (1-8). Third ranked Chunghwa Telecom had an easy win 75-51. The former international power forward Hsiang-Ting Huang (180-1993) stepped up and scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Jia-Wei Liu chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Chunghwa Telecom's coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Xi-Ye Liu (173-1991) with 14 points and 4 assists. Chunghwa Telecom maintains third place with 3-6 record having four points less than leader Cathay Life. Taipower lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Chunghwa Telecom will play against league's leader Cathay Life in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Taipower will play against the league's second-placed Taiyuan Textile and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Taipower - Chunghua T. 51-75 An interesting game for Chunghwa Telecom (3-6) which played against 4th placed Taipower (1-8). Third ranked Chunghwa Telecom had an easy win 75-51. The former international power forward Hsiang-Ting Huang (180-1993) stepped up and scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international forward Jia-Wei Liu (175-1988) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Chunghwa Telecom's coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Xi-Ye Liu (173-1991) with 14 points and 4 assists and center Zi-Yu Yang (180-1995) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Chunghwa Telecom maintains third place with 3-6 record having four points less than leader Cathay Life. Taipower lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Chunghwa Telecom will play against league's leader Cathay Life in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Taipower will play against the league's second-placed Taiyuan Textile and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Taipower: X.Liu 14+2reb+4ast, P.Hui-Zhen 9+4reb+2ast, Y.Zi-Yu 9+7reb+3ast, C.Kuo 7+5reb, Y.Zhang 7+4reb, Y.Su 5+7reb Chunghua T.: H.Huang 15+9reb+4ast, L.Yushu 14+2reb, J.Liu 9+8reb+4ast, H.Liu 8+1ast, S.Pan 7+6reb+4ast, X.Shi-Zan 7+3reb+4ast Taiyuan T. - Cathay Life 64-76 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Taiyuan Textile (7-2) against second ranked Cathay Life on Saturday night. Cathay Life were defeated by Cathay Life (7-2) 76-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Taiyuan Textile. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cathay Life looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for the former international forward Ling-Chuan Huang (175-1994) who led her team to a victory with 29 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Yi-Xiu Zheng (178-1993) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Cathay Life players scored in double figures. Cathay Life's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Ying-Li Huang (170-1989) answered with 17 points and the former international center Tieh Lin (182-1999) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Taiyuan Textile. Cathay Life have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Taiyuan T. Cathay Life is looking forward to face Chunghwa Telecom (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Taiyuan Textile will play against Taipower and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Taiyuan T.: Y.Huang 17+2reb+2ast, T.Lin 12+7reb+1ast, Y.Wu 11+5reb+1ast, H.Peng 9+6reb+4ast, L.Pei-Zhen 7+1reb+1ast, C.Cho 6+4reb+1ast Cathay Life: L.Huang 29+7reb+2ast, Y.Zheng 15+16reb+4ast, Y.Lin 15+2reb+6ast, Y.Han 10+8reb+6ast, P.Lo 6, Y.Hsu 1+1reb |
| Zheng's double-double lands her Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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29-year old Yi-Xiu Zheng (178-SF-1993) had a great game in the last round for league's best team Cathay Life and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 9. She had a double-double of 15 points and 16 rebounds, while her team beat Taiyuan T. (7-2) 76-64. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Cathay Life to take over top position in the Taiwanese WSBL. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Cathay Life has a very solid 7-2 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game Zheng had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Cathay Life, through which she has constantly improved. Zheng has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (4th best: 12.8ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 9.9rpg) and averages solid 1.1bpg and 60.9% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Ling-Chuan Huang (175-F-1994). She is international forward in her 4th season at Cathay Life. In the last game Huang recorded impressive 29 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course Cathay Life cruised to a 76-64 relatively comfortable win over Taiyuan T. (7-2). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Taiyuan T. managed to tie with Cathay Life at the very top position in the standings. Her team has currently 7-2 record. Huang is one of the most experienced players at Cathay Life and similarly like Yi-Xiu Zheng has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 12.2ppg (#2). Third place about best performers goes to another Cathay Life's star - forward Ya-En Han (180-F-1995). Han showcased her all-around game by recording 10 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the last round. She was another key player of Cathay Life, helping her team with a 76-64 win against #2 ranked Taiyuan T.. Cathay Life confirms their top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 7 victories and 2 lost games. Han has a great season in Taiwan. After only 9 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 5.0rpg (7th best) and assists with 4.0apg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Hsiang-Ting Huang (180-F/C-1993) of Chunghua T. - 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Ying-Li Huang (170-G-1989) of Taiyuan T. - 17 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Yushu Lin (168-G/F-1996) of Chunghua T. - 14 points and 2 rebounds 7. Tieh Lin (182-C-1999) of Taiyuan T. - 12 points and 7 rebounds 8. Hsiao-Tong Peng (168-G-1998) of Taiyuan T. - 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Jia-Wei Liu (175-F-1988) of Chunghua T. - 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Xi-Ye Liu (173-F-1991) of Taipower - 14 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Marjanovic's double-double lands her TKBL Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She had a double-double of 25 points and 26 rebounds, while her team beat Fenerbahce G. (#2, 19-5) 57-52. Emlak 2 is placed at 14th position in Turkish league. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked such low. They already lost 17 games and recorded just seven victories. It was one of impressive evenings for Marjanovic as usually she does not deliver so high stats. Milena Marjanovic averages this season 11.8ppg and 12.5rpg. Second best performed player last round was Monique Reid (185-F-1990) of Bogazici. She is American forward in her first season at Bogazici. In the last game Reid recorded impressive double-double of 36 points and 19 rebounds. Bad luck as Bogazici lost that game 86-92 to the lower-ranked Manisa (#13, 8-17). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Bogazici keeps 9th position. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 10-15 record. Reid is one of the most experienced players at Bogazici and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to center Zakyia Weathersby (188-C-1998) of Edremit (#6). Weathersby scored 28 points and grabbed twenty rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Edremit, leading her team to a 69-66 win against the higher-ranked Tarsus (#1, 22-3). Edremit needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 15 victories and 9 lost games. Weathersby has a great season in Turkey. After 23 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 25.8ppg (4th best) and rebounds with 14.1rpg (3rd best). She also has 1.4bpg and FGP: 67.3%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Tearra Banks (188-C-1995) of Manisa - 27 points and 13 rebounds 5. Ameryst Alston (175-G-1993) of Elazig Karabulut - 37 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Sule Aktas (1998) of Manisa - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Amber Smith (180-G-1998) of Yalova Vip - 33 points and 7 rebounds 8. Mikayla Cowling (188-F-1996) of Antalya - 21 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Rana Ucar (172-SF-2002) of Botas GA - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Senay Zeybek (172-PG-2001) of Izmit - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Sparks waive guard Chennedy Carter after rocky tenure with team - by Eurobasket News |
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The Sparks waived guard Chennedy Carter (5'7''-PG-1998, college: Texas A&M) on Friday, undoing one of the residual mistakes from the Derek Fisher era. After joining the team in a trade from Atlanta, Carter played in 24 games during her one-year Sparks tenure, averaging 8.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 16.4 minutes per game. She was benched for poor conduct during the season as the Sparks missed the playoffs for a second consecutive year, and Fisher was dismissed as head coach and general manager in June. Fisher, whose mis-steps last season included the star-crossed signing of center Liz Cambage, sent former All-Star MVP Erica Wheeler, a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 first-round pick to Atlanta in the deal. The transaction primarily served as a salary dump for the Sparks, who instead tried to tout the potential of Carter, a former No. 4 overall pick who averaged 16.1 points and 3.4 assists in two seasons with the Dream. Carter, who was previously suspended by Atlanta for conduct detrimental to the team, never delivered more than sporadic bursts of energy. When Curt Miller was hired as head coach after the season, Carter was one of two players under contract with the Sparks, but Miller didn't give the young guard a ringing endorsement. 'She's currently under contract and a talented player,' Miller said on a conference call soon after he was hired. 'And as the roster plays out, everyone will be able to understand what's long term for us.' Miller and general manager Karen Bryant have retooled the Sparks roster in a busy offseason. They got their 2023 first-round pick back through a trade with Connecticut that also brought guard Jasmine Thomas to L.A., signed free agent Azura Stevens, a forward-center from the Chicago Sky, and re-signed star forward Nneka Ogwumike. Guards Jordin Canada and Layshia Clarendon will compete for Carter's roster spot after signing training-camp contracts. The Sparks open the season at Crypto.com Arena on May 19 against the Phoenix Mercury. Courtesy of: latimes.com |
