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| ANGOLA |
| Angola defeats Venezuela 66-61 in friendly match - by Francisco Vega |
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The Senior National Team of Angola defeated Venezuela 66-61 in a friendly match played at Torrejon de Ardoz, Spain, on July 29th, as preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Angola dominated the first quarter, 19-18 and then extended that lead to 41-32 at half time. They even got a 16-point lead during the third quarter (51-35), but then Venezuela started to recover and get closer, finishing up only 7 points behind at the end of the third quarter (58-51). The match got very close in the end with Venezuela trailing only by 3 (61-58), but Angola was able to hold on to the lead, led by Jilson Bango (208-C-1999) with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while the point guards Gerson Domingos (174-PG-1996) (7) and Gerson Goncalves (193-F/G-1996) (6) combined efforts for a total of 13 assists. For Venezuela, Jose Materan (196-G/F-1996) scored 14 points, including a 50% night from the long distance (4 of 8 three-pointers). Gregory Vargas (181-PG-1986, agency: Pro Sports) led the team in rebounds with 6 and Garly Sojo (196-PG-1999, agency: Pro Sports) handed out 3 assists, according to a press release by the Venezuelan Basketball Federation (FVB). "It was like a training session for us", said Materan after the game. "That's what friendly matches are all about. We all get some minutes and try to find our game rythm and pace. It was our first friendly match. In the last two quarters we found that rythm and we started playing defense, which is our identity. We're still looking for the intensity that's required on international games". Venezuela will face Argentina up next in Alicante, Spain, on August 1st. |
| ANTIGUA |
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| ARGENTINA |
| Argentina defeats Venezuela 66-65 with a buzzer beater by Lucio Redivo - by Francisco Vega |
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The Senior National Team of Argentina got a last-second victory over Venezuela, 66-65, thanks to a three-point shot by Lucio Redivo (183-PG-1994), in a friendly match played in Alicante, Spain, as preparation for both teams to participate in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. Redivo took the ball in the corner with with 1.1 seconds left and didn't hesitate to shot a three-pointer when his team was trailing 65-63, thanks to a two-point shot netted by PG Gregory Vargas (181-PG-1986, agency: Pro Sports) just seconds before. Venezuela had taken the first quarter, 18-14 and went into half time still ahead, 30-28. The game went into the last 10 minutes with a tied scoreboard, 45-45. Venezuela had the better start in the first five minutes of the final quarter, ahead by five points (53-48), but Redivo helped his team back into the game with his sharp shooting and tied the match, 54-54. Later on, with the game tied 58-58, Heissler Guillent (186-PG-1986) scored a free-throw due to a technical foul and Michael Carrera (196-F-1993, college: S.Carolina) added a two point shot (61-58). Juan Fernandez (209-C-2002) got his side closer with a two-point shot (61-60) and then Guillent replied with a lay up (63-60), forcing Pablo Prigioni to call for a timeout with 30 seconds left. Luca Vildoza (191-G-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) then drew a three-shot foul and scored all three (63-63) to tie the game with 25 seconds on the clock. Venezuela used most of its posession before Gregory Vargas netted his two-point shot (65-63) with 1.1 seconds left and the victory was right there, but Redivo had other plans and after receiving the pass, he scored the winning shot. For Argentina, Juan Fernandez finished up with 14 points and 6 rebounds, Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-1991) added 12 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds and Luca Vildoza finished up with 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. For Venezuela, Michael Carrera scored 14 points and grabbed 6 boards, Heissler Guillent added 13 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists and Garly Sojo followed them with 12 points and 3 rebounds. "For us this means growth since we arrived to Spain", said the Venezuelan Senior National Team head coach, Argentinian Fernando Duro . "We have opted for a schedule that will enhance us and I believe we took one more step forward today. We couldn't close it and Argentina nailed it. We improved our rythm a little and we tried different alternatives in the rotation". Venezuela's next game will be against Spain in Madrid, Spain (August 4th) at the WiZink Center. |
| Oh!Tels Union Linense de Baloncesto keeps Furlan for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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Oh!Tels Union Linense de Baloncesto (EBA) re-signed 30-year old Italian-Argentinian 193cm shooting guard Leandro Furlan for upcoming season. Furlan played there last season. In 22 EBA games he averaged 15.0ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.5apg and 1.1spg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at CAB Estepona where in 19 EBA games he had 14.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 2.0apg in that year. He has played previously professionally also in Argentina (Echague, Santa Paula and San Justino). |
| ARMENIA |
| Eurobasket.com All-Armenian League A Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Haykaz Grigoryan (195-PF-1997) of ArtikPlayer of the Year:  Xavier Womack (198-SF) of ArtikDomestic Player of the Year: Yura Melikyan (C-2005) of BKMAImport Player of the Year: Xavier Womack (198-SF) of ArtikDefensive Player of the Year: Artyom Bichakhchyan (173-SF-1998) of Urartu
First Team Daniil Gevorgyan (186-G-1999) of Urartu Davit Khachatryan (210-F-2000) of Artik Xavier Womack (198-SF) of Artik Haykaz Grigoryan (195-PF-1997) of Artik Yura Melikyan (C-2005) of BKMA
Second Team Byron Ray (175-PG-1993) of Dvin Elijah Johnson (192-G-1990) of Dvin Arkadiy Mkrtychyan (204-F-1995) of Urartu Jah-Kobe Womack (190-G-1997) of Artik Mkhitar Vardanyan (180-PG-1993) of Artik |
| AUSTRALIA |
| NZL Breakers land Parker Jackson-Cartwright, ex Besiktas - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2018 he was drafted by Raptors 905 (G-League) in second round (25th overall). Jackson-Cartwright graduated from University of Arizona and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He is a very experienced player. Jackson-Cartwright has played also professionally in Germany (Telekom Baskets), United Kingdom (Cheshire Phoenix), France (Saint Quentin) and NBA G League (Westchester Knicks). His team won Pac-12 Tournament in 2015, 2017 and 2018. |
| AUSTRIA |
| Dragan Bjeletic (ex Teodo) signs at Klosterneuburg - by Stefan Heinrich | |||
Bjeletic is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Bosnia (Vogosca), Italy (Altamura), Serbia (KK Sloga Societe Generale Kraljevo and Priboj), Slovakia (Prievidza) and Slovenia (Zlatorog). IMMOunited Dukes Klosterneuburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Valentin Bauer Lennart Burgemeister Clemens Leydolf Michael Weathers Lukas Reichle Centers: Benjamin Blazevic Dragan Bjeletic Coach: Damir Zeleznik |
| Arkadia inks Fabio Sohnel - by Stefan Heinrich | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Flames (2.Bundesliga) where in 17 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.4ppg, 8.0rpg, 3.8apg and 1.5spg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Austrian 2.Bundesliga Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. Sohnel graduated from Mineral Area College in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions roster for 2023-24: Guards: Fabio Sohnel Nils Kuehteubl Aleksej Kostic Forward: Fabricio Vay Center: Maximilian Schuecker Coach: Radomir Mijanovic |
| Trey Moses signs at Gmunden - by Stefan Heinrich | |||
Moses is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Moses has played previously professionally in Australia (Kilsyth Cobras), Bulgaria (Beroe), Cyprus (Apollon) and Portugal (Ovarense). He was voted to MAC All-Defensive Team back in 2017. Moses graduated from Ball State in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Basket Swans Gmunden roster for 2023-24: Guards: Daniel Friedrich Benedikt Guettl Lukas Schartmueller Forwards: Toni Blazan Petar Nemcec Jakob Lohr Center: Trey Moses Coach: Anton Mirolybov |
| BAHAMAS |
| Deandre Ayton to suit up for Bahamas after seven years - by Eurobasket News |
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The Phoenix Suns center, DeAndre Ayton (216-C-1998, college: Arizona), will play for the Bahamas in the 2023 FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament of the Americas that will be played in the cities of Santiago del Estero and La Banda, Argentina, between August 14 and 20. Ayton will once again wear his country's senior national team jersey since the 2016 Centrobasket Championship, two years before being selected by the Suns with the number one pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. In that tournament , at just 18 years old, Ayton gave a sample of his talent by averaging 16.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks. Now at 25 years old and with five seasons of experience in the best league in the world, Ayton will join his teammates Buddy Hield (193-G-1993, college: Oklahoma) (Indiana Pacers) and Kai Jones (211-C/F-2001, college: Texas) (Charlotte Hornets) in the Bahamas. This will be a lineup full of NBA players who seek to lead their country to take a leap in quality and make noise in the field of international basketball. The 2.11m player averaged 18.0 points and 10.8 boards with Phoenix last season. In the next one (2023-24) he will continue to be an important piece in the renewed Suns that have stars like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker -members of Team USA that won the gold medal in the last Tokyo Olympics Games- and the additions of Bradley Beal and head coach Frank Vogel. In the 2023 FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament of the Americas, Bahamas is part of Group A that will play at the Estadio Ciudad, in Santiago del Estero. The Bahamas will face Cuba on August 14, on the 16th they will play against the host Argentina and close the Group Phase against Panama, on the 17th. Chile, Colombia, the Virgin Islands and Uruguay will compete In Group B, which will take place at the Estadio Vicente Rosales de La Banda. The top two teams from each group advance to the Semifinals. The winner of this competition will obtain the only place available to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments that will be played from July 2 to 7, 2024. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
| Amine Noua (ex ASVEL) is a newcomer at H.Holon - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at SIG Strasbourg (Betclic ELITE ProA). In 9 games he had 14.6ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.3apg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at MoraBanc Andorra in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 21 games he got 6.7ppg and 2.3rpg in that year. He also played 13 games in Eurocup where he got 6.0ppg and 2.7rpg in that year. He was also a member of French international program for some years. Noua played for French Senior National Team between 2017 and 2021 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2014. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 12.9ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 46.2%, FT: 80.0%. Noua has played previously professionally in Spain and NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks). He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2018 and 2019. Hapoel UNET Holon roster for 2023-24: Guard: Ahmad Caver Forwards: Shawn Dawson Netanel Artzi Amine Noua Justin Smith Yotam Hanochi |
| BELARUS |
| DaQuan Bracey (ex BC Minsk) joins Sutjeska - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at Olomoucko. In 8 Czech Republic games he averaged 14.3ppg, 3.4rpg and 3.6apg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Akhisar Bld in Turkish TBL. In 14 games he was league's fourth best scorer with remarkable 22.6ppg and got 3.2rpg, 3.7apg and 1.0spg in that year. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. He has played previously professionally in Turkey and Vietnam (Heat). He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. KK Sutjeska Niksic roster for 2023-24: Guard: DaQuan Bracey Forwards: Radosav Spasojevic Vladimir Tomasevic Centers: Filip Barovic Milos Vujovic Coach: Dragan Nikolic |
| BELGIUM |
| Belfius Mons signs Eric Adams, ex Kormend - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He has played previously professionally in Sweden (Sodertalje) and Switzerland (Geneve). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Swiss League Cup in 2021. Adams was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Honorable Mention back in 2020. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. Adams graduated from Samford University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Belfius Mons-Hainaut roster for 2023-24: Guards: Maxime Depuydt Zaccharie Mortant Kyle Castlin Conley Garrison Louis Baertsoen Forwards: Leon Santelj Leander Dedroog Max Besselink Styrmir Thrastarson Centers: Eric Adams Kevin Stilmant Coach: Vedran Bosnic |
| Antwerp adds Sueing to their roster - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He graduated from Ohio State in 2023 and it will be his first season as a professional player. His team made it to the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals in 2023. Sueing was voted to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention in 2023. He played also for University of California for 2 years. Telenet Giants Antwerp roster for 2023-24: Guards: Rasir Bolton Keevan Veinot Jo Van_Buggenhout Forwards: Yoeri Schoepen Justice Sueing Rocky Kreuser |
| Asbjoern Midtgaard signed at Antwerp - by Peter Buyse | |||
He represented Denmark at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Oberwart (Austria) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 7.3ppg, 8.4rpg, FGP: 48.1%, FT: 60.9%. Midtgaard has played previously professionally in Holland (ZZ Leiden) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns). Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-Danish Ligaen Best Young Player of the Year award back in 2017. He graduated from Grand Canyon State University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. Midtgaard played also for Wichita State University for 3 years. Telenet Giants Antwerp roster for 2023-24: Guards: Rasir Bolton Keevan Veinot Jo Van_Buggenhout Forwards: Yoeri Schoepen Justice Sueing Rocky Kreuser Center: Asbjoern Midtgaard |
| Trefl adds Van Vliet to their roster - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Van Vliet graduated from College of William & Mary in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for University of Wisconsin for 3 years. Trefl Sopot roster for 2023-24: Guards: Benedek Varadi Aaron Best Jakub Musial Forwards: Jaroslaw Zyskowski Auston Barnes Blazej Kulikowski Filip Gurtatowski Centers: Mikolaj Witlinski Andy Van_Vliet Szymon Tomczak Coach: Zan Tabak |
| BELIZE |
| Umea inks Jared Chatham - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Chatham graduated from Central Arkansas University in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. Umea BSKT roster for 2023-24: Guards: William Eriksson-Hansson David Czerapowicz Timothy Finke Melker Lindblom Forwards: Alexander Yemane Jared Chatham Willesley Butler Anton Lindqvist Nils Botold |
| BOSNIA |
| Stefan Simanic (ex Metalac VL) signs at Spars - by Zeljko Zule | |||
His team won Bosnia and Herzegovina League Regular Season in 2020 and 2021. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Mladost in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I where in 8 games he had 5.6ppg and 4.1rpg in that year. He also played for KK Vrijednosnice Osijek in Croatian league that season. In three ABA League games he recorded 5.7ppg and 5.0rpg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Celik in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I. In four games he got 4.3ppg and 5.8rpg in that year. Simanic also spent pre-season at Igokea. He was also tried-out by Igokea (A1 Liga KSHB). Simanic represented Bosnia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Oradea (Romania) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 4.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.1bpg. He has played previously for two other Bosnia and Herzegovina teams: Slavija and Student-Igokea. His team won Bosnia and Herzegovina League Regular Season in 2020 and 2021. |
| BRAZIL |
| World University Games: Brazil edge Lithuania, both head to the Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Lithuania - Brazil 78-84 Brazil overcame Lithuania 84-78 at the World University Games as both head to the Quarterfinals. Brazil won the first period 18-17, whilst the European side replied with a 24-21 rally in the second frame. Moreover, Brazil took control in the third quarter and erupted with a 21-9 surge to seal the win. Caio DE SOUZA stepped up with 21 points and Paulo Barbosa (189-G-2003) netted 19. Kristupas Zemaitis (192-G-1996) answered with 17points in the losing effort. |
| Real Betis ink Caio Pacheco - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at MKS in Polish EBL where in 10 games he recorded 8.7ppg, 3.0rpg and 3.6apg in that year. He also played 4 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he averaged 13.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 5.0apg and 1.3spg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro in Italian. In only one game he got just 2 points and 1 assist in that year. Pacheco has been also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. He played for Brazilian Senior National Team in 2020 and previously for University National Team in 2023. Pacheco represented Brazil at the South American Championship U21 in Salta (Argentina) five years ago. His team won Gold. He has played also professionally in Spain (Murcia), Argentina (Bahia and Weber Bahia) and Brazil (Palmeiras). |
| BULGARIA |
| UAF Lucentum adds Kostadinov to their roster - by Eurobasket News | |
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UA Fundacion Lucentum Alicante (EBA) added to their roster 20-year old Bulgarian-Spanish international forward Konstantin Kostadinov (203cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Kostadinov played last season at Lenovo Tenerife in the Liga Endesa. EBA will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He has been also a member of Bulgarian international program for some years. Kostadinov has regularly played for Bulgarian senior team since 2021 and previously for U16 National Team in 2019. He represented Bulgaria at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 11.0ppg, 5.9rpg, FGP: 57.8%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 55.2%. Kostadinov has played previously for four other teams: Real Madrid 2nd team, Palma, Madrid and Real Madrid. His team made it to the Basketball Champions League Semifinals in 2023. Despite young age he had impressive career. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Division B Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| CAMEROON |
| Kevin Ndzie is a newcomer at Orzinuovi - by Eurobasket News | |
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Serie A2 newcomer Agribertocchi Orzinuovi strengthened their roster with addition of 20-year old Cameroonian center Kevin Ndzie (213cm-102kg-2003) for season 2023-24. Ndzie is not a newcomer in Italian League as he played most recently at Vanoli Basket Cremona. But in 17 Serie A2 games in Italy he recorded just 1.0ppg and 1.9rpg last season. He helped them to win the Serie A2 Gold title and the Supercup. The previous (2021-22) season he played at RO SAzzurra where in 9 Serie A2 games he averaged only 1.4ppg and 1.4rpg in that year. Ndzie has played previously for Italian team Stella Azzurra Roma 2nd team. |
| CANADA |
| Sono Skygunners land Anthony Bennett - by Eurobasket | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Steelers (PLeague+) where in 13 games he had very remarkable stats: 25.2ppg, 14.1rpg, 1.8apg, 1.4spg and 1.1bpg in that year. Good season as he was also here voted League Player of the Week. Bennett also played for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israeli Winner League. In 8 games he recorded 6.3ppg and 3.3rpg in that year. He also played 5 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 7.0ppg and 4.2rpg in that year. In 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers selected him as first overall pick in NBA draft. The former University of Nevada - Las Vegas star is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. Bennett has been also a member of Canadian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Canadian senior team since 2015 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2010. Bennett represented Canada at the FIBA Americas in Mexico eight years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 10 games: 7.6ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 64.7%, 3PT: 43.8%, FT: 64.7%. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life on four different continents. Bennett is familiar with European, Asian, Latin American and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Puerto Rico (Cangrejeros), Turkey (Fenerbahce), NBA (Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves) and NBA G League (NAZ Suns, Maine Celtics, Raptors 905 Missisauga, Long Island Nets and Ontario Clippers). Bennett won Euroleauge championship title in 2017. |
| Limoges ink Simi Shittu, ex Calgary - by Eurobasket | ||||
Shittu represented Canada at the World Championships U17 in Zaragoza (Spain) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 9.3ppg, 7.7rpg, 2.2apg, Steals-1 (3.5spg), FGP: 35.6%, FT: 45.2%. He is quite experienced player. Shittu has played in four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Israel (Ironi Nes Ziona), NBA (Chicago Bulls and NY Knicks), NBA G League (Iowa Wolves, Westchester Knicks, Windy City Bulls and Osceola Magic) and NBA Summer League (Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers). Shittu attended Vanderbilt University until 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Limoges CSP Elite roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nemanja Nenadic Kameron McGusty Tyree Appleby Lucas Beaufort Forwards: Mathieu Wojciechowski Kristian Doolittle Center: Simi Shittu Coach: Ilias Kantzouris |
| Olivier Hanlan joins Varese - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by Utah Jazz (NBA) in second round (42nd overall). The former Boston star is in his ninth season in pro basketball. He was also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Hanlan played for Canadian Senior National Team between 2015 and 2017 and previously for University National Team back in 2013. He also represented Canada at the Marchand Cup in San Juan (Puerto Rico) eight years ago. Hanlan's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 2 games: 3.5ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.0spg. Hanlan is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Hanlan has played previously professionally in France (Le Mans), Germany (Telekom Baskets), Greece (Aris and Iraklis), Lithuania (Zalgiris), Spain (Valencia), NBA (San Antonio Spurs), NBA G League (Austin Spurs) and Canada (Blackjacks). Among many awards he won NBA G League championship title in 2018. He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Guard of the Year in 2021. Openjobmetis Varese roster for 2023-24: Guards: Olivier Hanlan Vinnie Shahid Forwards: Sean McDermott N'guessan Assui Center: Willie Cauley-Stein |
| Varese tabs Olivier Hanlan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by Utah Jazz (NBA) in second round (42nd overall). The former Boston star is in his ninth season in pro basketball. He was also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Hanlan played for Canadian Senior National Team between 2015 and 2017 and previously for University National Team back in 2013. He also represented Canada at the Marchand Cup in San Juan (Puerto Rico) eight years ago. Hanlan's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 2 games: 3.5ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.0spg. Hanlan is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Hanlan has played previously professionally in France (Le Mans), Germany (Telekom Baskets), Greece (Aris and Iraklis), Lithuania (Zalgiris), Spain (Valencia), NBA (San Antonio Spurs), NBA G League (Austin Spurs) and Canada (Blackjacks). Among many awards he won NBA G League championship title in 2018. He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Guard of the Year in 2021. Openjobmetis Varese roster for 2023-24: Guards: Olivier Hanlan Vinnie Shahid Forwards: Sean McDermott N'guessan Assui Center: Willie Cauley-Stein |
| Yasiin Joseph (ex Sopron KC) signs at Evreux - by Eurobasket News | |||
Joseph ended the previous (2021-22) season at Quimper UJAP in French ProB where in 14 games he had 7.6ppg, 2.4rpg and 2.9apg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Zaporizhye in Ukrainian Superleague. In 26 games he recorded very remarkable stats: 16.6ppg, 6.0rpg, 6.1apg and 1.4spg in that year. Good season as he was selected League Player of the Week. He has played also professionally in Holland (Zwolle). His team won U Sports Tournament in 2019 and 2020. Joseph graduated from Carleton University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. ALM Evreux Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Yasiin Joseph Killian Malwaya Dorian Angloma Forwards: Adin Vrabac Sitraka Raharimanantoanina Kenny Kasiama |
| CEBL |
| Round 20: River Lions keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked River Lions as it allowed them to take a leadership position. River Lions defeated 9th ranked Alliance in Niagara 98-91. River Lions looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Khalil Ahmad (191-1996, college: CS Fullerton) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and forward TJ Lall (198-1996, college: Carleton) who added 5 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) responded with 26 points. Alliance's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. River Lions have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Alliance lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 13 games lost. Important game to mention about took place in Saskatoon. Fourth ranked Surge (12-8) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked Rattlers (8-12) 92-89 on Friday evening. The winners were led by guard Stefan Smith (188-1999, college: St.John's, agency: Players Group) who scored that evening 14 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and Sean Miller-Moore supported him with 16 points and 5 assists. Even 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) did not help to save the game for Rattlers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Surge have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottawa and Winnipeg. Rattlers at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Vancouver and Brampton. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Sea Bears (12-8) against sixth ranked Stingers (9-11) on Saturday night. Host Sea Bears were defeated by Stingers in Winnipeg 98-86. The best player for the winners was Nick Hornsby who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Teddy Allen produced a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Sea Bears' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Stingers maintains sixth position with 9-11 record. Loser Sea Bears keep the second place with eight games lost. They share the position with Calgary and Ottawa. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20: Brampton lost to Scarborough on the opponent's court 90-97. Brampton unfortunately lost to Niagara in a home game 72-82. Vancouver managed to beat Scarborough on the road 82-79. The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points and 11 rebounds by Nick Ward of Vancouver.
Niagara - Montreal 98-91 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked River Lions as it allowed them to take a leadership position. River Lions defeated 9th ranked Alliance in Niagara 98-91. River Lions looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Khalil Ahmad (191-1996, college: CS Fullerton) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and forward TJ Lall (198-1996, college: Carleton) who added 5 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) responded with 26 points and his fellow American import guard Treveon Graham (198-1993, college: VCU) scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Alliance's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. River Lions have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Alliance lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 13 games lost. Top scorers: Montreal: A.Hill 26+4reb+2ast, N.Cayo 20+4reb+1ast, T.Graham 13+8reb+7ast, C.Rohlehr 11+9reb, E.Ifejeh 8+6reb+3ast, B.Haidara 4+1reb+3ast Niagara: K.Ahmad 33+3reb+4ast, J.Henry-Blair 18+2reb, E.Ekiyor 14+7reb+2ast, K.Mackenzie 11+2reb+4ast, A.Davis 11+6reb+2ast, T.Lall 5+12reb+8ast Scarborough - Brampton 97-90 Rather expected game in Toronto where 7th ranked Honey Badgers (8-12) were defeated by fifth ranked Shooting Stars (11-9) 97-90 on Monday. Shooting Stars forced 23 Honey Badgers turnovers and had a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Elijah Lufile (201-1997, college: ORU) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Trinidad and Tobago swingman Zeke Moore (201-1997, college: SIUE, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 17 points. Four Shooting Stars players scored in double figures. American forward Zane Waterman (203-1995, college: Manhattan) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard MJ Walker (196-1998, college: FSU) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shooting Stars maintains fifth position with 11-9 record. Defending champion Honey Badgers keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Vancouver and Saskatchewan. Top scorers: Brampton: Z.Waterman 20+11reb+4ast, M.Walker 18+5reb+4ast, T.Bellot-Green 12, P.Oduro 11+2reb, S.Stevenson 9+6reb+2ast, C.John 8+2reb+2ast Scarborough: Z.Moore 17+1reb+3ast, K.Walker 14+6reb+1ast, E.Lufile 13+10reb, A.Barber 10+3reb+5ast, G.Juozapaitis 9+1reb+2ast, D.Walden-Mullings 9+4reb+3ast Saskatchewan - Calgary 89-92 Important game to mention about took place in Saskatoon. Fourth ranked Surge (12-8) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked Rattlers (8-12) 92-89 on Friday evening. Surge made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. The winners were led by guard Stefan Smith (188-1999, college: St.John's, agency: Players Group) who scored that evening 14 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Sean Miller-Moore (193-1998, college: GCU) supported him with 16 points and 5 assists. Five Surge players scored in double figures. Even 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) did not help to save the game for Rattlers. His fellow American import forward Malik Benlevi (198-1997, college: Georgia St.) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Surge have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottawa and Winnipeg. Rattlers at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Vancouver and Brampton. Top scorers: Saskatchewan: J.Wright-Foreman 27+6reb+6ast, M.Nuga 18+3reb+1ast, M.Benlevi 14+9reb+5ast, T.Niemi 8+2reb+2ast, J.Roche 6+1reb, Q.DeCosey 6+2reb+1ast Calgary: S.Miller-Moore 16+4reb+5ast, S.Smith 14+8reb+9ast, A.Gilder 12+4reb+1ast, S.Shittu 12+11reb+1ast, T.Henderson Jr. 10+8reb+2ast, D.Ejim 9+1reb Winnipeg - Edmonton 86-98 Very important is a home loss of second ranked Sea Bears (12-8) against sixth ranked Stingers (9-11) on Saturday night. Host Sea Bears were defeated by Stingers in Winnipeg 98-86. Stingers looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. South Sudanese-Canadian Aher Uguak (201-1998, college: Loyola, IL) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Stingers players scored in double figures. American guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) produced a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (201-1998, college: CS Fullerton) added 24 points respectively for the hosts. Sea Bears' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Stingers maintains sixth position with 9-11 record. Loser Sea Bears keep the second place with eight games lost. They share the position with Calgary and Ottawa. Top scorers: Winnipeg: T.Allen 33+10reb+5ast, E.Anosike 24+3reb+2ast, A.Hess 10+7reb+2ast, S.Osayande 8+12reb+2ast, G.Yang 6+3reb+1ast, H.Simon 3 Edmonton: S.Gibson 19+3reb+2ast, B.Clarke 14+4reb+5ast, I.Osborne 14+3reb+1ast, A.Uguak 13+9reb+6ast, N.Hornsby 13+12reb+5ast, M.Tutu 13+2reb+3ast Brampton - Niagara 72-82 Very predictable result in Hamilton where second ranked River Lions (13-7) defeated 7th ranked Honey Badgers (8-12) 82-72 on Saturday. River Lions forced 23 Honey Badgers turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward TJ Lall (198-1996, college: Carleton) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. British-Canadian guard Kimbal Mackenzie (187-1996, college: Bucknell) chipped in 17 points and 7 assists. American forward Zane Waterman (203-1995, college: Manhattan) produced 15 points and 8 rebounds and forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Honey Badgers' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. River Lions have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Honey Badgers keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Vancouver and Saskatchewan. Top scorers: Brampton: Z.Waterman 15+8reb+2ast, T.Bellot-Green 13+4reb, S.Stevenson 10+5reb+1ast, C.Baker 9+2reb+5ast, P.Emilien 8+9reb+1ast, A.Hamilton 5+1reb+1ast Niagara: T.Lall 18+6reb+4ast, K.Mackenzie 17+3reb+7ast, P.Whelan 14+5reb+3ast, S.Occeus 8+6reb+3ast, A.Walker 6+5reb+1ast, J.Tchuente 6+6reb+1ast Scarborough - Vancouver 79-82 There was an upset in Toronto where higher ranked Shooting Stars (11-9) were edged by ninth ranked Bandits (8-12) 82-79 on Sunday. Bandits looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Nick Ward (203-1997, college: Michigan St.) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Austrian-Georgian forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (206-1998, college: Illinois) chipped in 10 points and 6 assists. Forward Isiaha Mike (203-1997, college: SMU) produced 23 points and 9 rebounds and American point guard Anthony Barber (188-1994, college: NC State) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Shooting Stars players scored in double figures. Shooting Stars' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Bandits moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Saskatchewan and Brampton. Loser Shooting Stars keep the fifth position with nine games lost. Top scorers: Scarborough: I.Mike 23+9reb+1ast, A.Barber 19+5reb+6ast, K.Young 15+8reb+1ast, K.Walker 12+5reb+3ast, Z.Moore 4+2reb+1ast, E.Lufile 2+4reb Vancouver: N.Ward 24+11reb, M.Johnson 13+6reb, G.Bezhanishvili 10+3reb+6ast, A.Campbell 9+4reb+3ast, M.Klassen 8+2reb+4ast, M.Jockuch 6 |
| CENTROBASKET U17 |
| Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Centrobasket U17 Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MVP:  Isaiah Brown (F-2006) Best Guard:  Lucas Morillo (6'7''-G-2007) Best Forward: Isaiah Brown (F-2006) Best Center:  Douglas Langford (2006)
First Team Lucas Morillo (6'7''-G-2007)  Angel Ochoa (2006) Isaiah Brown (F-2006) Alejandro Aviles (206-C-2006) Douglas Langford (2006)
Second Team Brandon Lee (188-SG-2006) Elijah Favela (2006) Danny Carbuccia (185-G-2006)  Emmanuel Cheung (185-G-2006)  Daniels Machore (170-G-2006) |
| COLOMBIA |
| Braian Angola joins H.Tel-Aviv - by Netanel Dahan | ||||
Angola-Rodas has been a member of Colombian international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Colombian senior team since 2016 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. Angola-Rodas is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Oostende), Greece (AEK Athens), Serbia (Partizan), Israel (Ironi Nes Ziona), NBA G League (Osceola Magic) and NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Belgian League championship title in 2019. Angola-Rodas was also voted NJCAA D1 All-Region XVIII Player of the Year back in 2016. He graduated from Florida State University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Angola-Rodas played also for North Idaho College for 2 years. Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel-Aviv roster for 2023-24: Guards: John Holland Braian Angola-Rodas Forward: Jaylen Hoard Center: Kyle Alexander |
| CROATIA |
| Wayne Arnold (ex Prizreni) agreed terms with Dubrava - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
KK Dubrava Furnir Zagreb (Premijer Liga) strengthened their roster with the addition of American 193cm guard Wayne Arnold (college: CUI) for the upcoming season. Arnold played most recently at Prizreni in Kosovan Superliga. In 28 games he was the league's third-best scorer with an impressive 17.0ppg and had 4.0rpg, 1.8apg, and 1.3spg last season. He also played 1 game in Liga Unike where he recorded very remarkable stats: 18 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist. Arnold graduated from Concordia University Irvine in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. He played also for California State University, Fullerton for 3 years. |
| Alkar tabs Maksim Matulina - by Zeljko Zule | |
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KK Alkar Sinj (Premijer Liga) inked 19-year old 189cm guard Maksim Matulina for upcoming season. Matulina played most recently at KK Zadar (Premijer Liga). But in 18 games he averaged just 1.2ppg last season. He helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. Matulina also played 3 games in ABA League, but he did not score anything and 1 steal. The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Jazine (Prva Liga) where in 27 games he had 12.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 4.3apg and 2.2spg (in top 4) in that year. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Prva Liga Honorable Mention. The other team he played shortly was KK Zadar U19 team. In 5 ABA League U19 games he recorded 10.0ppg, 3.6rpg, 4.6apg and 2.0spg in that year. |
| CYPRUS |
| Keravnos tab Shavar Reynolds Jr., ex Feyenoord - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
He graduated from Monmouth University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Reynolds played also for Seton Hall University for 4 years. Keravnos Strovolou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Simon Michail Filippos Tigkas Shavar Reynolds_Jr. Stefanos Tigkas Paris Chrostodoulides Forwards: Nikos Stylianou Ioannis Pasiali Charalambos Savva Savvas Gonatas Center: Michalis Koumis Coach: Michalis Kakiouzis |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| Lucenec adds Istok to their roster, ex GBA Lions - by Michal Duchovic |
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BKM Lucenec (Nike SBL) added to their roster 19-year old Czech forward Jakub Istok (190cm-2004) for season 2023-24. Istok played last season at GBA Lions in 1Liga in Czech Republic. In 8 games he recorded just 2.3ppg and 2.6rpg. He also played for Hradec that season where in 19 Czech Republic games he averaged 5.4ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.2apg. Istok has played also professionally in Czech Republic (Orli). His team won Czech Republic U19 League Regular Season in 2023. BKM Lucenec roster for 2023-24: Jan Zorvan Vasilije Knezevic Matus Skuben Filip Rakai Karolis Sapiega Jared Sherfield Matej Siladi Jakub Istok Edward Aidi Coach: Tibor Jany |
| NH Ostrava lands Jan Micka - by Surujh Roopnarine |
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BK Nova Hut Ostrava (NBL) tabbed 21-year old 201cm power forward Jan Micka for new season. Micka has played for the last three years at BK Opava in NBL league in Czech Republic. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 29 Czech Republic games he averaged just 2.1ppg and 1.9rpg. Micka also played 5 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he had only 1.4ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.0spg. And finally he recorded 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he got only 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist. The other team he played shortly was Snakes Ostrava. In three Czech Republic games he got impressive 16.3ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.0apg and 1.3spg. He also spent pre-season at Snakes (1Liga). Micka represented Czech Republic at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 6.3ppg, 8.3rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 46.7%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 50.0%. He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2023. Micka was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic 1Liga Honorable Mention in 2022 and 2023. BK Nova Hut Ostrava roster for 2023-24: Guards: Elijah Weaver Mikulas Cank Forwards: Stepan Svoboda Matej Snopek Centers: Chase Jeter Jan Micka Igor Svoboda Coach: Adam Choleva |
| Gladiators ink Lukas Palyza, ex Nymburk - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Palyza has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. He has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. Palyza also represented Czech Republic at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 6.0ppg. He is quite experienced player. Palyza has played also professionally in Germany (Bayreuth), Italy, Poland and Czech Republic (NH Ostrava, Decin, VSK VSB Ostrava, Prostejov and Olomoucko). He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2021 and 2022 and the cup in 2013, 2014 and 2021. Palyza was voted to Czech Republic NBL All-Star Game back in 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2019. Caledonia Gladiators roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jonathan Bunyan Mihailo Jovicic Kyle Jimenez Ian DuBose Forwards: Lukas Palyza Fraser Malcolm Princeton Onwas Oscar Baldwin Center: Fahro Alihodzic Coach: Gareth Murray |
| USA Outlasts Czech Republic to Finish Pool Play Undefeated - by Eurobasket News |
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Team USA rallied from behind in the second half to take down the Czech Republic 76-72 in its final game in pool play on Monday. Timely threes and a clutch fadeaway bucket from Kevin Cross helped the United States outscore the Czech Republic 26-21 in the final frame. With the victory Team USA secured an undefeated record in pool play and the top spot from Pool C entering bracket competition on Wednesday. Three players finished with double figures in scoring including Jaylen Forbes (196-G-2000) who led the team with 17 points. Forbes knocked down three three-pointers and pulled down seven boards in the contest. Collin Holloway (198-F-2002) posted 14 points along with seven rebounds. Rounding out the top performers for Team USA was Kolby King (188-G-2003) with 12 points and four steals to match Sion James (196-G-2002). Team USA started strong in the first quarter using an 11-0 run to jump out to a 15-5 advantage. An eight-point scoring effort by Holloway helped the USA close the opening frame with a 20-9 lead. In the second quarter, the Czech Republic mounted a response by outscoring the USA 21-12 to make it a two-point game, 32-30, at the half. Both teams traded buckets to begin the second half until the Czech Republic scored nine unanswered points to put Team USA behind 37-44. The United States answered down the stretch of the third cutting the deficit back to one point, 50-51, heading into the final frame. A three-pointer from Forbes broke a 55-55 tie early in the fourth quarter and sparked USA to build its lead out to seven points at 70-63 with 3:44 to play. The Czech Republic fought back with a 9-1 run to reclaim the lead, but Cross put the United States back on top for good 73-72 with 48 seconds remaining. James and Forbes put the game away from the free throw line to secure the 76-72 victory for Team USA. Courtesy of: tulanegreenwave.com |
| DENMARK |
| Asbjoern Midtgaard signed at Antwerp - by Peter Buyse | |||
He represented Denmark at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Oberwart (Austria) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 7.3ppg, 8.4rpg, FGP: 48.1%, FT: 60.9%. Midtgaard has played previously professionally in Holland (ZZ Leiden) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns). Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-Danish Ligaen Best Young Player of the Year award back in 2017. He graduated from Grand Canyon State University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. Midtgaard played also for Wichita State University for 3 years. Telenet Giants Antwerp roster for 2023-24: Guards: Rasir Bolton Keevan Veinot Jo Van_Buggenhout Forwards: Yoeri Schoepen Justice Sueing Rocky Kreuser Center: Asbjoern Midtgaard |
| ECUADOR |
| Liga Basquet Pro Round 16: Guerreros MC defeat Leones in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Leones (9-6) to third ranked Guerreros MC (11-5) 70-67 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leones. Guerreros MC moved-up to second place. Leones at the other side keep the fourth position with six games lost. Liga Basquet Pro top team - IMP Alvarado (13-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked J.Guzman (9-7) 96-84. IMP Alvarado maintains first position with 13-2 record. J.Guzman at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. A very close game took place in between Spartans and Pasaje. Eighth ranked Spartans (5-11) got a very close home victory over 9th ranked Pasaje (2-13). Spartans managed to escape with a 3-point win 104-101 in the game for the eighth place. Spartans maintains eighth position with 5-11 record. Loser Pasaje keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. In the last game of round 16 bottom-ranked Portoviejo lost to Orange on the opponent's court 93-111.
Spartans - Pasaje 104-101 A very close game took place in between Spartans and Pasaje. Eighth ranked Spartans (5-11) got a very close home victory over 9th ranked Pasaje (2-13). Spartans managed to escape with a 3-point win 104-101 in the game for the eighth place. Spartans maintains eighth position with 5-11 record. Loser Pasaje keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. Guerreros MC - Leones 70-67 This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Leones (9-6) to third ranked Guerreros MC (11-5) 70-67 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leones. Guerreros MC moved-up to second place. Leones at the other side keep the fourth position with six games lost. Orange - Portoviejo 111-93 Very expected game when 10th ranked Portoviejo (1-13) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Orange (7-7) 111-93 on Friday. Orange maintains sixth position with 7-7 record. Loser Portoviejo stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. IMP Alvarado - J.Guzman 96-84 Liga Basquet Pro top team - IMP Alvarado (13-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked J.Guzman (9-7) 96-84. IMP Alvarado maintains first position with 13-2 record. J.Guzman at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. |
| EUROCUP |
| Ulm land Dakota Mathias, ex Tenerife - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Mathias also represented USA at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 8 games: 11.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.8apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 46.7%, 3PT: 43.8%, FT: 80.0%. He is a very experienced player. Mathias has played also professionally in NBA (Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies), NBA G League (Texas Legends and G League Ignite) and NBA Summer League (LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, Utah Jazz White). He played in the final of Big Ten Tournament in 2016 and 2018. Mathias was voted to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention back in 2017 and 2018. He graduated from Purdue University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Ratiopharm Ulm roster for 2023-24: Guards: Georginho de_Paula Dakota Mathias Alec Anigbata Forwards: Lj Figueroa Trevion Williams Noa Essengue |
| Gran Canaria tabs Ben Lammers, ex ALBA - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He has played previously for Spanish team Bilbao. Lammers won German Bundesliga championship title in 2021 and 2022. He was voted to ACC All-Defensive Team back in 2017 and 2018. Lammers graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Herbalife Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jovan Kljajic Forwards: John Shurna Pierre Pelos Nicolas Brussino Miquel Salvo Centers: Ethan Happ Ben Lammers |
| EUROLEAGUE |
| Valencia keeps Harper for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Harper also represented USA at the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championship in Pearland, Texas eight years ago. He has played previously for five other NBA teams: NY Knicks, Phoenix Suns, NAZ Suns, Westchester Knicks and Birmingham Squadron. His college team won SEC Tournament in 2019. Harper graduated from Auburn University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Valencia Basket roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jared Harper Forwards: Damien Inglis Semi Ojeleye Nathan Reuvers Centers: Brandon Davies Boubacar Toure Coach: Alex Mumbru |
| FBA |
| The Lambs win the Regular Season! - by Eurobasket News |
| The Lambs have won the Regular season with an 8-2 record. Kissimmee Lambs overcame Florida Flight 118-96 in the last game. They dominated the whole game to finish on style. In the semifinal series Kissimmee Lambs will take on Royals. Crocs finished with a 7-3 record on the second spot and will face Serpents who also got the same record on the third place. |
| FINLAND |
| Trey Niemi (ex Saskatchewan) joins Virtus Lumezzane - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played also professionally for other Finnish teams like Korihait, Vilpas, PuHu Juniorit, Ura Basket and PeU-Basket. Niemi won Finnish 1st Division A championship title in 2018. |
| Korihait signs Travis Jocelyn, ex Paderborn - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His team made it to the NJAC Tournament Semifinals in 2018 and 2021. The previous (2022) summer he played at The Nerd Team in U.S. semi-pro league TBT. But in three games he did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. He has played also professionally for other German teams like Chemnitz and NINERS 2. Jocelyn was voted All-NJAC Player of the Year in 2021. He graduated from College of New Jersey in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player. His team made it to the NJAC Tournament Semifinals in 2018 and 2021. |
| FRANCE |
| Levallois sign Abdoulaye Loum - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was a member of French U20 National Team back in 2011. Loum has played previously for five other teams: Gravelines Dunkerque, STB Le Havre, Chalon/Saor, Entente Orleans 45 and SO Maritime Boulogne. His team won French League Regular Season in 2012 and 2021. He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game in 2022. |
| France rout Tunisia to start 2023 World Cup preparation - by Eurobasket News |
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France - Tunisia 93:36 France stormed past Tunisia 93-36 to start 2023 World Cup preparation. The European powerhouse started with a 24-16 run and added massive 29-12 surge in the second period. Moreover, France limited the opponents to just 2 points in the third quarter and won the last stanza 18-6. Guerschon Yabusele (204-PF-1995) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Yakuba Ouattara (192-G/F-1992) scored 12. Rudy Gobert (216-C-1992) posted 11, whilst Nando De Colo (196-G-1987) ended up with 10. Mohamed Ochi (210-C/F-1999) replied with 8 points in defeat, whilst Jawhar Jaouadi had 7. |
| Dirk Williams (ex Manchester G.) agreed terms with Chalon/Saone - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Lions (also in BBL). The team played in four different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 25 BBL games he averaged remarkable 15.6ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.5apg and 1.4spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the British BBL Trophy final and Cup semifinals. A very good season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-British BBL Second Team. Williams also played 12 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he was the best scorer with 14.0ppg and had 2.6rpg and 2.0apg in that year. He also played 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he got 5 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist in that year. Williams has played previously professionally also in Hungary (Zalakeramia ZTE KK). His team won C-USA Regular Season in 2016. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Williams played also for Tallahassee Community College for 2 years. ES Chalon-Sur-Saone roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antoine Eito Jermaine Love Aleksej Nikolic Dirk Williams Forwards: Olivier Cortale Kenny Baptiste |
| Limoges tab Kristian Doolittle, ex Bayamon - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Doolittle has played previously professionally in Israel (Hapoel Eilat) and NBA G League (Cleveland Charge). Among many awards he was selected to Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from University of Oklahoma in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Limoges CSP Elite roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nemanja Nenadic Kameron McGusty Tyree Appleby Lucas Beaufort Forwards: Mathieu Wojciechowski Kristian Doolittle Coach: Ilias Kantzouris |
| Amine Noua (ex ASVEL) is a newcomer at H.Holon - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at SIG Strasbourg (Betclic ELITE ProA). In 9 games he had 14.6ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.3apg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at MoraBanc Andorra in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 21 games he got 6.7ppg and 2.3rpg in that year. He also played 13 games in Eurocup where he got 6.0ppg and 2.7rpg in that year. He was also a member of French international program for some years. Noua played for French Senior National Team between 2017 and 2021 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2014. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 12.9ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 46.2%, FT: 80.0%. Noua has played previously professionally in Spain and NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks). He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2018 and 2019. Hapoel UNET Holon roster for 2023-24: Guard: Ahmad Caver Forwards: Shawn Dawson Netanel Artzi Amine Noua Justin Smith Yotam Hanochi |
| Limoges ink Simi Shittu, ex Calgary - by Eurobasket | ||||
Shittu represented Canada at the World Championships U17 in Zaragoza (Spain) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 9.3ppg, 7.7rpg, 2.2apg, Steals-1 (3.5spg), FGP: 35.6%, FT: 45.2%. He is quite experienced player. Shittu has played in four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Israel (Ironi Nes Ziona), NBA (Chicago Bulls and NY Knicks), NBA G League (Iowa Wolves, Westchester Knicks, Windy City Bulls and Osceola Magic) and NBA Summer League (Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers). Shittu attended Vanderbilt University until 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Limoges CSP Elite roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nemanja Nenadic Kameron McGusty Tyree Appleby Lucas Beaufort Forwards: Mathieu Wojciechowski Kristian Doolittle Center: Simi Shittu Coach: Ilias Kantzouris |
| Corentin Carne joins Dax-Gamarde - by Eurobasket | ||||
He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Carnelsinki (Finland) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 4.3ppg, 1.3rpg. He has played previously for six other teams: Pau Lacq Orthez, Olympique Antibes, CFBB, JSF Nanterre, Charleville Mezieres and Pau Nord Est. His team made it to the French ProB Leaders Cup final in 2020. |
| Moses Greenwood (ex T71) is a newcomer at Hyeres-Toulon - by Eurobasket | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Comunicaciones in Argentinian La Liga where in 15 games he averaged 6.8ppg and 5.0rpg in that year. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Greenwood has played previously professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi), Finland (Kouvot) and Russia (Novosybirsk). He played in the final of Luxembourg League in 2022. Greenwood graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| Karolis Babusis (ex Mazeikiai) agreed terms with Orchies - by Eurobasket | ||||
Babusis has played also professionally for other Lithuanian teams like Zalgiris Kaunas 2nd team and Tornado. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| Yasiin Joseph (ex Sopron KC) signs at Evreux - by Eurobasket News | |||
Joseph ended the previous (2021-22) season at Quimper UJAP in French ProB where in 14 games he had 7.6ppg, 2.4rpg and 2.9apg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Zaporizhye in Ukrainian Superleague. In 26 games he recorded very remarkable stats: 16.6ppg, 6.0rpg, 6.1apg and 1.4spg in that year. Good season as he was selected League Player of the Week. He has played also professionally in Holland (Zwolle). His team won U Sports Tournament in 2019 and 2020. Joseph graduated from Carleton University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. ALM Evreux Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Yasiin Joseph Killian Malwaya Dorian Angloma Forwards: Adin Vrabac Sitraka Raharimanantoanina Kenny Kasiama |
| Luka Rupnik (ex Burgos SP) is a newcomer at Poitiers - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Hereda San Pablo Burgos in Spanish LEB Gold. In 32 games he recorded 10.1ppg, 2.7rpg and 5.3apg (top 2). He helped them to make it to the Spanish LEB Oro Play-Off final. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Second Team. The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Yalovaspor in Turkish BSL where in 19 games he averaged 11.7ppg, 3.9rpg, 8.1apg (leader !!!) and 1.3spg in that year. Great season indeed as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention. He also played for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenia league that season. But in 5 Eurocup games he had just 1.8ppg and 1.4apg in that year. Rupnik also played 10 games in ABA League where he got 5.3ppg, 1.8rpg, 4.3apg and 1.1spg in that year. He has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. Rupnik has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. He represented Slovenia at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 5 games: 1.6ppg, 1.2rpg, 2.2apg. Rupnik is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Antwerp Giants), Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Slovan), Spain (Fuenlabrada, Zaragoza and Lleida) and Czech Republic (Nymburk). Rupnik won Slovenian League championship title in 2021. |
| Diggs is back at Fos-sur-Mer - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Diggs has played also professionally in Cyprus (Apoel, Keravnos and Omonia), Germany (Uni Baskets), Kosovo (Prishtina), Latvia (Barons Riga), Lithuania (Juventus), Poland (Twarde Pierniki), Romania (Pitesti and CS Energia) and France (Nantes, SPO Rouen and Gries/Oberhoffen). His team won SoCon Tournament in 2010 and 2011. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Honorable Mention in 2018 and 2021. Diggs graduated from Wofford College in 2011 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for Wayne State College for 2 years. FOS Provence Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jamar Diggs Timothe Crusol Forward: Maxime Galin Center: Vincent Vent |
| Pau-Lacq-Orthez adds Bruyas to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Saint Vallier (ProB) where in 29 games he averaged 7.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.6apg in that year. |
| Ugurtas re-signs at Nyon - by Luca Maffioli | |
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BBC Nyon (SBL) confirmed in their roster 19-year old forward Axel Ugurtas (200cm-2004) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Ugurtas played there last season. But in 20 SBL games he had just 1.8ppg and 1.0rpg. He represented Switzerland at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 4.4ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.1spg. Ugurtas has played previously for Swiss team Geneve Basketball Academie U18 team. His team won Swiss U17 League Regular Season in 2020. BBC Nyon roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jeremy Jaunin Jordan Davis Jalen Brooks Forwards: Joel Wolfisberg Gerrale Gates Axel Ugurtas Coach: Stefan Ivanovic |
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| Wuerzburg signs Zac Seljaas - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
Previous 21/22 season Zac played for BC Vera in the Georgian Superleague. The list of past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com Georgian League All-Imports Team in 2022. Seljaas graduated from Brigham Young University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. s.Oliver Wuerzburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
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| Wuerzburg tabs Darius Perry, ex Hubner NBS - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Perry played also for the University of Louisville for 3 years. s.Oliver Wuerzburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| Wuerzburg signs Zac Seljaas - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
Previous 21/22 season Zac played for BC Vera in the Georgian Superleague. The list of past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com Georgian League All-Imports Team in 2022. Seljaas graduated from Brigham Young University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. s.Oliver Wuerzburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| Ugrai is back at Wuerzburg - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
s.Oliver Wuerzburg (BBL) signed 28-year-old power forward Maximilian Ugrai (201cm-104kg-1995) for the upcoming 2023-24 season. It is his comeback to Wuerzburg Baskets as he has played the majority of his career here. Ugrai has played for the last two seasons at MLP Academics Heidelberg in the BBL. In 34 games he had 11.7ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.4apg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention. He represented Germany at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 5.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.8apg, FGP-3 (75.0%), 3PT: 31.8%, FT: 90.0%. Ugrai has played previously for three other teams: Ratiopharm Ulm, Science City Jena, and Eisbaeren Bremerhaven. The list of past achievements is quite long as among others his team won the German 2.Bundesliga Pro A Regular Season in 2015. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro A Domestic Player of the Year in 2021. |
| Otis Livingston II signs at Wuerzburg - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Livingston has played also professionally in Denmark (Horsens IC), Serbia (KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun), and North Macedonia (Kumanovo). He received the Home News Tribune Player of the Year award back in 2015. Livingston graduated from George Mason University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| A Little Love From Overseas For UConn (NCAA) From Enosch Wolf Who Had No Idea His Former School Was In The 2023 NCAA Final - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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How often has one heard how important first impressions are? It is something that affects you in so many aspects of life. Obviously giving a lasting first impression at a job interview is something that always helps. Meeting someone and how they act can also leave a lasting impression. I once had 2 lasting impressions that couldn't have been more different. It is has been no secret that the 2 best point guards since 2010 for UConn have been Kemba Walker and Shabazz Napier. They helped the school in Storrs win 2 of the last 3 NCAA titles. I collected autographs as a kid and came back to it sporadically as an adult as I became involved with basketball overseas. Back in 2013, I witnessed a good but not NBA superstar yet with Kemba Walker when he was with Charlotte ignore everyone around him and board the team bus as if he was in his own galaxy. Then some years later in 2018, I saw Shabazz Napier who then was with Portland and now in 2023 is experiencing the glitz of Milan come out and mingle with people and have conversations with them as if it was a normal thing to do with strangers. Of course Walker came over as a complete A hole while Napier was a real cool dude. Of course when you don't really know the two guys, you shouldn't make judgements. I mean many NBA guys don't sign and it is a normal occurrence. But for Enosch Wolf (214-C-1990, college: UConn) who is one of only 4 Germans that ever won a NCAA title, he can calm all haters and confirm that both are real good dudes. 'Kemba was in his own galaxy at UConn but not in a negative way. He stayed on the ground and didn't think that he was better than anyone else. He spoke to everyone and never showed that he was the star. Everyone knew he was going to go to the NBA. After a win we would go and party except Kemba. He had to be careful what he did. All eyes were on him. He had to be careful not to have any slip ups. He was always focused and locked in. Kemba was a good guy. Shabazz was also a super nice guy with a strong character. He was a great shooter. He had this special self-confidence. He came from the worst area in Boston called Roxbury. You would think guys like that would have that gangster aspect, but he was the complete opposite. He had a great heart. It doesn't surprise me that you had a positive experience with him', stated Enosch Wolf. UConn was crowned 2023 NCAA champion and Enosch Wolf didn't even know his former school was in the title game. Enosch Wolf who remembers Steven Adams as being his toughest cover in the NCAA is a 32 year old 214cm giant that played his 10th professional season with German Pro A team Giessen 46ers and announced his retirement after the season. He began his career with BG 74 Goettingen and was already playing Regionalliga 2 basketball at age 17. After 3 years at UConn, he returned back to Germany in 2013 and since has had a solid professional career. He reached the easyCredit BBL playing a total of 18 games with the Telekom Baskets Bonn and medi Bayreuth and also played 9 Eurocup games. He spent most of his career in the German Pro A having amassed over 200 games with teams like the Kirchheim Knights, Hamburg Towers, Tigers Tuebingen, Romerstrom Gladiators Trier, and Rasta Vechta. He also was briefly in Spain and Luxemburg. I reach Enosch on a Tuesday night after his practice with the Giessen 46ers 15 hours after his alma mater UConn won their 5th NCAA title. You would think that a guy who won March Madness would be glued to the television set the same way Germans were to the tv last summer when team Germany was doing their magical Euro run in Cologne and Berlin, but surprisingly he wasn't. Even if the starting time of 3.00 am in Europe was late, there are enough diehards that would have stayed up. 'For me it was too late. I haven't watched as many sports anymore in the last years. I have to be honest that I just don't have the time. I have stopped following certain basketball teams on Instagram. And besides I didn't leave UConn on the best terms', stressed Enosch Wolf. Exactly something did happen at UConn. He had a bad experience off the court and was suspended by the team. He was able to stay but didn't get his scholarship which prompted him to return back to Germany. He didn't even know that UConn was in the final. 'On Monday night my ex teammate Ryan Schwieger of Rasta Vechta congratulated me to UConn winning. Then I googled and saw that UConn had only reached the final. Then I wrote him saying we were only in the final. He wrote back saying don't worry they are playing a small team and will win easily', smiled Enosch Wolf. Schwieger was correct that UConn would have no problems as they easily disposed of San Diego State 76-59. The basketball giant who often heard comparisons to Pau Gasol about his game, but as a player always wanted to be like Lamar Odom played at UConn from 2010-2013. At that time it was becoming more sexy for young Germans to try a different route than the normal way in Germany, but to go overseas and get a solid education and be able to play basketball. 'I remember the summer before I went to UConn as being crazy. Georgetown was a choice and I was slated to visit Georgia State and Penn State, but then didn't. I then decided to go to UConn simply because Nils Giffey had committed and I thought it would be cool to have 2 Germans playing together', stated Enosch Wolf. In his 3 year career, he would only play a total of 37 NCAA games. He took the good with the bad. There were great times in his 3 years, but if he had known earlier that playing time would be scarce, he probably would have gone elsewhere. 'Coming in I had no idea that I would play so little. The UConn system wasn't right for me. I think Georgetown would have been better. Andre Drummond got a lot of minutes. I thought it would get better my third year, but I still saw few minutes. Obviously the lifestyle and experience were very positive. It was great to see how professional everything was and the travel and practices was very worthwhile for me', remembered Enosch Wolf. He averaged 13 minutes and 3,4ppg and 3,4rpg in his last year and scored twice in double figures against Wake Forest and North Carolina State where he battled against a young Lorenzo Brown now a top player in the Euroleague. 'The game against UNC State was one of my best. Even if we lost, we played 2 games in 2 days in the packed Madison Square Garden in New York', said Enosch Wolf. The big man who has Kobe Bryant as his goat will never forget the 2011 March Madness run where UConn beat Butler. The 24 hours after the win was an experience that was beyond insane.'Storrs is in the middle of nowhere and basketball is all that the fans had. The women are also successful. UConn have a big following in New England and are like the Patriots in college basketball there. When we won it we were in Houston. I remember the locker room being full of alumni. The bus and hotel after was crazy. Former player Hasheem Thabeet took care of us during the night going to parties. We slept like 2 hours. Then we flew home. The governor of Connecticut welcomed us on the runway at the airport. On the way back to Storrs, there were already 2011 NCAA national champions signs on the free way. Then we met all the cheering fans at the Gampel pavilion. That was over at 2.00 pm. After that was the first time where we had a few hours to relax in our dorm rooms. After that we partied for a week', laughed Enosch Wolf. He also will never forget the ankle breaker by Kemba Walker and the daily battles with future NBA beast Andre Drummond who was 3 inches smaller but 30 pounds heavier at the time. 'Of course I watched it from the bench. That is a play you see every year on Instagram and other places. It was crazy. What Kemba did in the Big East tournament was crazy. UConn was the first play in team to win it all. It had never been done before and he was a big part of it. We won 5 games in 5 days. The ankle breaker was against Gary McGhee who would later play in Germany in the BBL. Andre lived from his athleticism. He didn't understand the pick and roll, but he didn't have to. He got every rebound and dunked everything. He was like a big baby in a man's body. He was always in a good mood', remembered Enosch Wolf. Even if he didn't play much under legendary head coach Jim Calhoun, the German has nothing but the utmost respect and love for him. 'He helped me most mentally. I knew after playing for him that no matter where I would go after UConn, I would survive anywhere. I remember Rudy Gay coming to talk to us and saying. The NBA is a cake walk after you have played for Jim Calhoun. He was a hard coach, but as soon as basketball was over for the day, he was a really nice guy. I am 100% sure that if I was having a bad phase in my career, I could call him at anytime and he would help me find a job', warned Enosch Wolf. The ex Tuebingen center who lists Kobe, Jordan, Lebron and Lamar Odom on his personal NBA Mount Rushmore looks back on his UConn days now a decade later with mixed feelings. He is only 1 of 4 Germans that has ever won a NCAA title and that is something he did and something nobody can take away from him, but it isn't an accomplishment that he ranks as his best in his career. 'Winning the NCAA title was a cool and untypical accomplishment and was crazy back at the time. But now it is something that I'm not as proud of. I played like 1 minute in the whole March Madness. When you don't play, it is difficult to get that feeling you accomplished something. I'm very thankful for the experience, but I don't really have the feeling that I did something for it', stressed Enosch Wolf. He knows that if certain situations hadn't happened, he could have joined Nils Giffey as only 2 Germans to have ever won 2 NCAA titles, but not having stayed is something that hasn't troubled him the last decade. 'It would have been nice if I could of stayed a fourth year, but now I don't care anymore. I put myself in a bad situation then. I wasn't focused then on basketball the way I should have been. I have had a good life since UConn. I'm more a fan of enjoying life and being happy then being unhappy about something that didn't happen', expressed Enosch Wolf. One fond memory he will always have is having been teammates with Niels Giffey for 3 years at UConn. 'There isn't one memory really that I cherished most. The whole experience as 2 Germans going through life at UConn and winning a NCAA title together was very special. We made our first steps together at UConn and experienced many things together. I remember we did a trip to the New Jersey coast and lived in a vacation house. We did this and so many other things together', remembered Enosch Wolf. You wonder how often Giffey and Wolf meet now and talk about the good old days? You know there would never be a dull moment. |
| EJ Rowland Remembers It Took Him Forever Too Finally Watch The 2009 Game 5 Final Against Oldenburg Again - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Earl Rowland (189-PG-1983, college: SMC) is a 40 year old guard from California that recently completed his 18th professional season. He began his basketball career at Palma High School and then played at three schools called California State University Dominguez Hills (NCAA2), Hartnell College (NJCAA) and Saint Mary's College of California (NCAA). He began his professional career in 2005 and has played in countries like Australia, Latvia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Russia, Iran and Poland. He played 2 seasons in Germany for the Artland Dragons and for the Telekom Baskets bonn. Last season at age 39, he played for Tauron GTK Gliwice (Poland-EBL) playing 27 games averaging 15.2ppg, 3.9rpg, Assists-2 (7.9apg), 1.0spg, FGP: 49.6%, 3PT: 29.5%, FT: 81.7% Thanks EJ for talking to eurobasket.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you? You just completed your 18th pro season and your 40. I guess your wheels just aren't falling off yet? Everything is good Miles. My season has finished so I'm home in Madrid. I feel the best I have in years so I guess not. You had a stellar season with Tauron GTK Gliwice (Poland-EBL) averaging 7,9apg. How well can one rate the Polish league? I think that was the most assists you ever averaged in a season as a professional. You had 16 assists in a game. Did the playmaking dog in you finally get released? My team played in the PLK, which is the top league in Poland. I'm not %100 sure but it probably is the first time I averaged over 8 assists. I've led some leagues in assists before and been close a couple other times throughout my career. My playmaking developed a lot over the years as the game slowed down. What kind of an experience was the ACB playing with Malaga and Fuenlabrada. What was your fondest moment there? The ACB is a great league. The knowledge of the game, skillsets, atmosphere and pace are all high level. You also played a season in Iran? Did you have any cool stories from a visit in a palace? I was only in Iran a couple months for the playoffs. We were basically in a bubble so I didn't see much but everyone treated me well in my time in Tehran How much longer can you still play? Will you be back in 2023-2024? I feel great and have plenty to offer a team. I'd love to play another year. The Telekom Baskets Bonn once again couldn't pull out a final. It was another loss to Ulm in their sixth try? Is there a jinx? I compared them to the Buffalo Bills once. Bonn had a great run this year, especially winning the Champions League title. They had a tough ending in the German league but their season was still a success. You helped the Telekom Baskets Bonn reach the final in 2009. Bonn is back in the final for the first team as they had an incredible season. Do you still follow your ex team? I follow all my former teams from afar. Bonn will always be a special place to me though, that was one of my favorite seasons. The 2008-2009 Bonn was a special team that finished the regular season in fourth place. What do you remember being this team's biggest strength? That team was really well put together. We had talent, toughness, chemistry and a competitive edge. The team had 2 ex NBA players with Ken Johnson and Vincent Yarbrough and a third player by the name of Brandon Bowman who I felt should always have made it. How important was his play for the success of the team? Bobo is easily one of the most talented players I've played with. He had an extraordinary season, I can't remember him losing a matchup How will you remember John Bowler most? He was an unorthodox player that also had a original character and humor. John had great energy, he always seemed to be in a good mood. He didn't ace the eye test but he really had game too What memories will you always have of Ken Johnson? Was he the gentle giant of the court? Ken was a great athlete with super long arms and exceptional timing. I was surprised when he didn't block a shot Bonn began the playoffs by sweeping Ulm. Could the series have changed for the worse had Bonn not won game 2 71-69? It always gets tricky in the playoffs. Ulm came ready to play and gave us a nice test. Is Jeff Gibbs one of those guys that you will never forget playing against? How does a 22 centimeter advantage that Ken Johnson still give a big man problems? Was he one of the greatest undersized bigs you ever saw? Jeff Gibbs was special. Dude was only a little taller than me but definitely was a problem The Alba Berlin series was crazy. Bonn won the first 2 games combined by 5 points and looked like the final was an easy bet , but then they strapped up the defense and allowed Bonn to average 40 points in the next 2 games. What did they change up? I can't remember all the details but Alba was tough. Winning game 5 in their Arena felt like a movie. Then came the crazy final against Oldenburg. Bonn was always up a game, but Oldenburg always fought back. Was the 71-70 loss in game 5 your toughest loss in your career? Yea, that one still hurts when I think about it. It took me forever to even be able to watch it. Talk a little about the last seconds. How do you remember witnessing them? The momentum kept swinging back and forth. From being up 3 on the road with less than 30 seconds left to watching the other team celebrate. Basketball is an amazing sport but it isn't always sweet. What was the difference in the series? Could Bonn had won the series keeping Ricky Paulding better in check? We did everything we needed to do to win except close. Please name your starting 5 of favorite Bonn teammates? That whole team was special, we really were a unit. Who won a 1-1 you or Winsome Frazier? Frazier won't like my answer so I'll stay quiet on that one haha. He could really score though Who do you remember being the toughest player that you battled in Germany? There were a lot of good players in the league but I think Julius Jenkins was the guy everyone was trying to catch at that time How would the 08-09 Bonn team faired against the 23-24 team? I haven't seen the current team play live but I'm sure it would be a good series. Thanks EJ for the chat. |
| Gran Canaria tabs Ben Lammers, ex ALBA - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He has played previously for Spanish team Bilbao. Lammers won German Bundesliga championship title in 2021 and 2022. He was voted to ACC All-Defensive Team back in 2017 and 2018. Lammers graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Herbalife Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jovan Kljajic Forwards: John Shurna Pierre Pelos Nicolas Brussino Miquel Salvo Centers: Ethan Happ Ben Lammers |
| AS Apollon Patras sign a second USA player, ex Chemnitz - by Chris Mammides | |||
He played most recently at NINERS Chemnitz in German BBL league. In 24 games he averaged 4.0ppg and 2.3rpg last season. He also played 3 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he had 9.7ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.3apg. He has played also professionally in Greece (Kolossos H Hotels Rodou). Osborne was voted to All-Area Honorable Mention back in 2016. He graduated from Florida State University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Osborne played also for Rice University for one year. AS Apollon Patras roster for 2023-24: Guards: T.J. Starks Christos Kafezas Forwards: Christos Saloustros Malik Osborne Center: Georgios Giouzelis Coach: Nikos Vetoulas |
| Macio Teague (ex Oldenburg) signs at Czarni - by Eurobasket Center | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Stars in U.S. NBA-G-League where in 25 games he had 11.9ppg, 4.3rpg and 3.4apg in that year. He graduated from Baylor University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. Teague played also for University of North Carolina - Asheville for 2 years. Grupa Sierleccy-Czarni Slupsk roster for 2023-24: Guards: Daniel Szymkiewicz Mike Caffey Bartosz Jankowski Macio Teague Igor Stolarz Forwards: Pawel Leonczyk Carter Hendricksen Center: Benas Griciunas Coach: Mantas Cesnauskis |
| Vechta signs Xeyrius Williams, ex H.Haifa - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Williams has played also professionally in Greece (Aris), Hungary (Kormend and Jaszbereny KSE) and Germany (s Oliver Baskets). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won MAC East Division Regular Season in 2020. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention in 2021. Williams graduated from University of Akron in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for University of Dayton for 3 years. |
| Ulm land Dakota Mathias, ex Tenerife - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Mathias also represented USA at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 8 games: 11.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.8apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 46.7%, 3PT: 43.8%, FT: 80.0%. He is a very experienced player. Mathias has played also professionally in NBA (Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies), NBA G League (Texas Legends and G League Ignite) and NBA Summer League (LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, Utah Jazz White). He played in the final of Big Ten Tournament in 2016 and 2018. Mathias was voted to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention back in 2017 and 2018. He graduated from Purdue University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Ratiopharm Ulm roster for 2023-24: Guards: Georginho de_Paula Dakota Mathias Alec Anigbata Forwards: Lj Figueroa Trevion Williams Noa Essengue |
| Korihait signs Travis Jocelyn, ex Paderborn - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His team made it to the NJAC Tournament Semifinals in 2018 and 2021. The previous (2022) summer he played at The Nerd Team in U.S. semi-pro league TBT. But in three games he did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. He has played also professionally for other German teams like Chemnitz and NINERS 2. Jocelyn was voted All-NJAC Player of the Year in 2021. He graduated from College of New Jersey in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player. His team made it to the NJAC Tournament Semifinals in 2018 and 2021. |
| Palencia inks Tanner Leissner, ex Oldenburg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Rytas in Lithuanian LKL where in 36 games he recorded 8.3ppg and 3.8rpg in that year. Leissner contributed to his team winning the league title. He also played 9 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 7.1ppg and 2.8rpg in that year. Leissner has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Beer Sheva) and Turkey (Afyon). He was voted All-AEC Rookie of the Year back in 2015. Leissner graduated from University of New Hampshire in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Zunder Palencia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Manuel Rodriguez Yannick Franke Jose Ortega Keye Van_Der_Vuurst Forward: Tanner Leissner Centers: Ivan Cruz_Uceda Matt Haarms Coach: Marco Justo |
| GREECE |
| Lavrio tabs Kostas Papadakis - by Chris Mammides | |||
Papadakis was also a member of Greek international program for some years. He played for Greek Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. Papadakis represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.9ppg, 1.7rpg, 3.3apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 85.7%. He has played previously for five other teams: Panathinaikos, Iraklis, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou, Larissa BC and Panathinaikos. Among many awards Papadakis' team won Greek League Regular Season in 2020. Papadakis was voted to Greek League All-Star Game back in 2020. |
| AS Apollon Patras sign a second USA player, ex Chemnitz - by Chris Mammides | |||
He played most recently at NINERS Chemnitz in German BBL league. In 24 games he averaged 4.0ppg and 2.3rpg last season. He also played 3 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he had 9.7ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.3apg. He has played also professionally in Greece (Kolossos H Hotels Rodou). Osborne was voted to All-Area Honorable Mention back in 2016. He graduated from Florida State University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Osborne played also for Rice University for one year. AS Apollon Patras roster for 2023-24: Guards: T.J. Starks Christos Kafezas Forwards: Christos Saloustros Malik Osborne Center: Georgios Giouzelis Coach: Nikos Vetoulas |
| Peristeri welcomes back Xanthopoulos - by Chris Mammides | |||
Xanthopoulos won Greek League championship title in 2005, 2007 and 2013 and the cup in 2005, 2007, 2013 and 2018. He was selected to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 League All-Defensive Team back in 2008, 2012 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kolossos. In 17 GBL games he recorded 4.2ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.9apg and 1.1spg in that year. Xanthopoulos was a member of Greek international program for some years. He was called to Greek Senior National Team back in 2011 and previously for U21 National Team in 2005. Xanthopoulos has played previously professionally also in Spain (Obradoiro) and Greece (Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, Aris, PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki and Panionios). He is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Peristeri. He won Greek League championship title in 2005, 2007 and 2013 and the cup in 2005, 2007, 2013 and 2018. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 League All-Defensive Team back in 2008, 2012 and 2017. Peristeri BWin Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Vasilis Xanthopoulos Joe Ragland Stylianos Poulianitis Kenny Williams_III Jaylen Hands Elijah Mitrou-Long Forwards: Leonidas Kaselakis Nemanja Dangubic Nate Renfro |
| Arturs Kurucs (ex Baskonia) joins Promitheas - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Kurucs has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2020 and previously for U19 National Team in 2019. Kurucs represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia five years ago. Kurucs' team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 14.4ppg, 5.7rpg, 4.3apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 39.6%, 3PT: 48.3%, FT: 73.9%. He has played also professionally in Latvia (VEF Riga). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-World Cup U19 Honorable Mention back in 2019. ASP Promitheas Patras roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antonis Koniaris Arturs Kurucs Hunter Hale Nikolaos Vasileiou Nikolaos Plotas Forward: De'Shawn Stephens Center: Jaime Echenique Coach: Ilias Papatheodorou |
| Sotiriou's pro career starts at PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki - by Eurobasket News |
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PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki (GBL) tabbed 22-year old Greek 203cm forward Aristotelis Sotiriou for new season. Sotiriou just graduated from Adelphi (NCAA2) in USA. He has played there for the last three years. Sotiriou started his college career at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (NCAA). Then he moved to Adelphi University (NCAA2). He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. Sotiriou's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 10.7ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.4apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 44.4%, 3PT: 21.4%, FT: 62.1%. So his pro career will start in Greece. PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Elvar Fridriksson Andrew Harrison Nikos Arsenopoulos Nikos Tsiakmas Forwards: Michalis Tsairelis Aristotelis Sotiriou Skyler Flatten Centers: Vangelis Margaritis Jamuni McNeace Coach: Fotis Takianos |
| GUATEMALA |
| Liga Nacional Round 8: PSM keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked PSM as it allowed them to take a leadership position. PSM defeated 9th ranked Panajachel at home 70-57. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Panajachel at the other side dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Jalapa. Panajachel will play next round against strong Suchitepequez trying to get back on the winning streak. PSM will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked San Lucas on the road. Liga Nacional top team - St. Lucia (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Amatitlan P. (3-5) 80-41. St. Lucia have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Amatitlan P. at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Tecpan. St. Lucia will play against Izabal (#4) in the next round. Amatitlan P. will play against Jutiapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Jutiapa lost to Tecpan on the opponent's court 69-83. Antigua FC managed to outperform Jalapa in a home game 40-24. San Lucas rolled over Momostenango on the road 20-0. Suchitepequez crushed Quiche on its own court 109-48.
Group AAmatitlan P. - St. Lucia 41-80Liga Nacional top team - St. Lucia (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Amatitlan P. (3-5) 80-41. St. Lucia have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Amatitlan P. at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Tecpan. St. Lucia will play against Izabal (#4) in the next round. Amatitlan P. will play against Jutiapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Tecpan - Jutiapa 83-69 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Jutiapa (2-5) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Tecpan (3-5) 83-69 on Saturday. Tecpan moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Amatitlan P. Loser Jutiapa dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Tecpan will meet Jalapa (#8) on the road in the next round. Jutiapa will play against Amatitlan P. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Antigua FC - Jalapa 40-24 Very predictable result when third ranked Antigua FC (6-1) defeated at home 8th ranked Jalapa (1-7) 40-24 on Saturday. Antigua FC moved-up to second place, which they share with Chimaltenango. Jalapa lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Panajachel. Antigua FC will meet Chimaltenango (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Jalapa will play against Tecpan (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Group BMomostenango - San Lucas 0-20PSM - Panajachel 70-57 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked PSM as it allowed them to take a leadership position. PSM defeated 9th ranked Panajachel at home 70-57. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Panajachel at the other side dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Jalapa. Panajachel will play next round against strong Suchitepequez trying to get back on the winning streak. PSM will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked San Lucas on the road. Suchitepequez - Quiche 109-48 Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Suchitepequez (4-3) outscored at home 8th ranked Quiche (2-6) 109-48 on Saturday. Suchitepequez moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Huehuetenango and Salcaja. Quiche lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six games lost. Suchitepequez will meet Panajachel (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Quiche will play against Quetzaltenango and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
| HOLLAND |
| Keravnos tab Shavar Reynolds Jr., ex Feyenoord - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
He graduated from Monmouth University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Reynolds played also for Seton Hall University for 4 years. Keravnos Strovolou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Simon Michail Filippos Tigkas Shavar Reynolds_Jr. Stefanos Tigkas Paris Chrostodoulides Forwards: Nikos Stylianou Ioannis Pasiali Charalambos Savva Savvas Gonatas Center: Michalis Koumis Coach: Michalis Kakiouzis |
| HUNGARY |
| Belfius Mons signs Eric Adams, ex Kormend - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He has played previously professionally in Sweden (Sodertalje) and Switzerland (Geneve). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Swiss League Cup in 2021. Adams was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Honorable Mention back in 2020. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. Adams graduated from Samford University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Belfius Mons-Hainaut roster for 2023-24: Guards: Maxime Depuydt Zaccharie Mortant Kyle Castlin Conley Garrison Louis Baertsoen Forwards: Leon Santelj Leander Dedroog Max Besselink Styrmir Thrastarson Centers: Eric Adams Kevin Stilmant Coach: Vedran Bosnic |
| Wuerzburg tabs Darius Perry, ex Hubner NBS - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Perry played also for the University of Louisville for 3 years. s.Oliver Wuerzburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| ICELAND |
| Njardvik sign Dominykas Milka - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played for the last four years at Keflavik IF. In 26 Subway League games in Iceland he averaged impressive 17.1ppg, 8.9rpg (#5 in the league) and 2.1apg last season. He can count that season as a very successful as was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Bosman Player of the Year, Center of the Year and voted to All-Bosmans Team. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in five different countries playing on three different continents. Milka is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Estonia (Tartu and Tallinna Kalev), France (Lorient and La Charite), Japan (Hiroshima Dragonflies), Switzerland (Geneve) and Lithuania (Lietkabelis). His team made it to the Estonian League Semifinals in 2016 and 2017. Milka selected toEurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Player of the Year in 2020 and 2021. He graduated from College of Saint Rose in 2014 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. |
| Hamar inks Ibu Jassey Demba - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Aquimisa Carbajosa Empresarial in Spanish LEB Silver where in 26 games he recorded 3.3ppg and 3.0rpg in that year. Demba played in the final of NJCAA D1 District III in 2019. He graduated from University of Minnesota Crookston in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player. Demba played also for Monroe College for 2 years. |
| ISRAEL |
| Vechta signs Xeyrius Williams, ex H.Haifa - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Williams has played also professionally in Greece (Aris), Hungary (Kormend and Jaszbereny KSE) and Germany (s Oliver Baskets). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won MAC East Division Regular Season in 2020. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention in 2021. Williams graduated from University of Akron in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for University of Dayton for 3 years. |
| M.Rishon inks Ido Shabat - by Eurobasket News | |
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Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion (National League) agreed terms with 23-year old point guard Ido Shabat (182cm-1999) for new 2023-24 season. Shabat played last season at Maccabi Ma'ale Adumim. In 31 National League games he had 9.1ppg, 3.6rpg, 5.6apg and 1.7spg. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Hapoel Beer Sheva (Winner League). But in 20 games he recorded just 0.8ppg in that year. He represented Israel at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 3.9ppg, 1.4rpg, 1.7apg, 1.4spg. Shabat has played previously for three other teams: Hapoel Kfar Saba/Shalom, Elitzur Yavne and Ironi Nes Ziona. |
| Chiusi signs Austin Tilghman, ex H.Eilat - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at H.Eilat in Israeli Winner League. He managed to play in three leagues in three countries last year. In 10 Winner League games he had 12.0ppg, 5.7rpg, 4.0apg and 1.0spg. He also played for KK FMP Meridian Beograd in Serbian league that season where in two ABA League games he recorded 6.5ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.5apg. The other team he played shortly was Le Portel in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In three games he averaged 8.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 3.7apg. Tilghman has played also professionally in Portugal (Esgueira and Galitos-Barreiro), France (ALM Evreux) and Italy (Ravenna). His team won MAAC Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Guard of the Year back in 2020. He graduated from Monmouth University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. |
| Pitshon is back at M.Rishon - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Pitshon won Israeli National League championship title in 2016 and 2017. Pitshon was voted to Israeli National League All-Star Game back in 2013 and 2016. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Maccabi Ashdod/Be'er Tuvia where in 34 National League games he recorded 11.9ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.6apg and 1.2spg in that year. Pitshon was a member of Israeli international program for some years. He was called to Israeli Senior National Team back in 2013 and previously for U22 National Team in 2011. Pitshon has spent his entire career in Israel playing for eight other teams: Gilboa Galil, Hapoel Holon, Maccabi Ramat Gan, Hapoel Lev Hasharon, Ironi Nahariya, Maccabi Hod Hasharon, Elitzur Ramla and Elitzur Kohav Yair/Yuval. He won Israeli National League championship title in 2016 and 2017. Pitshon was selected to Israeli National League All-Star Game back in 2013 and 2016. Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ido Shabat Vince Cole Forwards: Raviv Pitshon Jimmy Hall |
| M.Ramat Gan signs Phil Greene IV, ex Anwil - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki in Greek GBL. In 12 games he recorded 9.5ppg, 1.7rpg and 2.2apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Buyukcekmece in Turkish BSL. In 11 games he got 10.4ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.7apg and 1.2spg in that year. Greene has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. He is quite experienced player. Greene has played also professionally in Italy (Verona, Brindisi and Tortona), NBA (Dallas Mavericks), Poland (Suzuki Arka and Trefl) and Turkey (Gaziantep and TEKSUT Bandirma BK). He graduated from St. John's University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. Greene could be described: A smooth, deft combo guard. Noted for his quickness and playmaking skills on offense and in transition. A floor general with the ability to get into the lane and pull up, or dish and create for others, possesses the ability to guard all perimeter positions. |
| Amine Noua (ex ASVEL) is a newcomer at H.Holon - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at SIG Strasbourg (Betclic ELITE ProA). In 9 games he had 14.6ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.3apg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at MoraBanc Andorra in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 21 games he got 6.7ppg and 2.3rpg in that year. He also played 13 games in Eurocup where he got 6.0ppg and 2.7rpg in that year. He was also a member of French international program for some years. Noua played for French Senior National Team between 2017 and 2021 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2014. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 12.9ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 46.2%, FT: 80.0%. Noua has played previously professionally in Spain and NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks). He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2018 and 2019. Hapoel UNET Holon roster for 2023-24: Guard: Ahmad Caver Forwards: Shawn Dawson Netanel Artzi Amine Noua Justin Smith Yotam Hanochi |
| Braian Angola joins H.Tel-Aviv - by Netanel Dahan | ||||
Angola-Rodas has been a member of Colombian international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Colombian senior team since 2016 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. Angola-Rodas is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Oostende), Greece (AEK Athens), Serbia (Partizan), Israel (Ironi Nes Ziona), NBA G League (Osceola Magic) and NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Belgian League championship title in 2019. Angola-Rodas was also voted NJCAA D1 All-Region XVIII Player of the Year back in 2016. He graduated from Florida State University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Angola-Rodas played also for North Idaho College for 2 years. Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel-Aviv roster for 2023-24: Guards: John Holland Braian Angola-Rodas Forward: Jaylen Hoard Center: Kyle Alexander |
| ITALY |
| Olivier Hanlan joins Varese - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by Utah Jazz (NBA) in second round (42nd overall). The former Boston star is in his ninth season in pro basketball. He was also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Hanlan played for Canadian Senior National Team between 2015 and 2017 and previously for University National Team back in 2013. He also represented Canada at the Marchand Cup in San Juan (Puerto Rico) eight years ago. Hanlan's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 2 games: 3.5ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.0spg. Hanlan is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Hanlan has played previously professionally in France (Le Mans), Germany (Telekom Baskets), Greece (Aris and Iraklis), Lithuania (Zalgiris), Spain (Valencia), NBA (San Antonio Spurs), NBA G League (Austin Spurs) and Canada (Blackjacks). Among many awards he won NBA G League championship title in 2018. He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Guard of the Year in 2021. Openjobmetis Varese roster for 2023-24: Guards: Olivier Hanlan Vinnie Shahid Forwards: Sean McDermott N'guessan Assui Center: Willie Cauley-Stein |
| Zdravko Okiljevic is a newcomer at Piombino - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is not a newcomer in Italian League as he played most recently at Livorno Pielle. But in 18 Serie B games in Italy he recorded just 1.8ppg and 1.6rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played for Rieti Real that season where in 12 Serie B games he averaged only 2.3ppg and 2.2rpg. Okiljevic was a member of Montenegrin U17 National Team back in 2018. He has played previously for four other teams: Olginate, Ozzano, Lucca and Orlandina Lab. Basket Golfo Piombino roster for 2023-24: Guards: Mirco Turel Mattia Venucci Forward: Zdravko Okiljevic Center: Lautaro Berra |
| Kevin Ndzie is a newcomer at Orzinuovi - by Eurobasket News | |
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Serie A2 newcomer Agribertocchi Orzinuovi strengthened their roster with addition of 20-year old Cameroonian center Kevin Ndzie (213cm-102kg-2003) for season 2023-24. Ndzie is not a newcomer in Italian League as he played most recently at Vanoli Basket Cremona. But in 17 Serie A2 games in Italy he recorded just 1.0ppg and 1.9rpg last season. He helped them to win the Serie A2 Gold title and the Supercup. The previous (2021-22) season he played at RO SAzzurra where in 9 Serie A2 games he averaged only 1.4ppg and 1.4rpg in that year. Ndzie has played previously for Italian team Stella Azzurra Roma 2nd team. |
| Chiusi signs Austin Tilghman, ex H.Eilat - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at H.Eilat in Israeli Winner League. He managed to play in three leagues in three countries last year. In 10 Winner League games he had 12.0ppg, 5.7rpg, 4.0apg and 1.0spg. He also played for KK FMP Meridian Beograd in Serbian league that season where in two ABA League games he recorded 6.5ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.5apg. The other team he played shortly was Le Portel in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In three games he averaged 8.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 3.7apg. Tilghman has played also professionally in Portugal (Esgueira and Galitos-Barreiro), France (ALM Evreux) and Italy (Ravenna). His team won MAAC Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Guard of the Year back in 2020. He graduated from Monmouth University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. |
| Cassino adds Bassi to their roster - by Eurobasket News | |
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BPC Virtus Cassino (Serie B) added to their roster 21-year old center Riccardo Bassi (202cm-101kg-2001) for season 2023-24. Bassi played last season at Pallacanestro Vicenza 2012. In 34 Serie B games he recorded 6.4ppg and 4.7rpg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Pallacanestro Roseto where in 33 Serie B games he averaged just 3.0ppg and 2.4rpg in that year. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. Bassi has played previously for four other teams: Biella, Manerbio, Juvi Cremona and Pistoia. |
| Cassino keeps Frizzarin for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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BPC Virtus Cassino (Serie B) re-signed 20-year old 190cm small forward Davide Frizzarin for new season. Frizzarin played there last season. But in 22 Serie B games he averaged just 1.9ppg. He has played previously for Rieti Kienergia. |
| Trey Niemi (ex Saskatchewan) joins Virtus Lumezzane - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played also professionally for other Finnish teams like Korihait, Vilpas, PuHu Juniorit, Ura Basket and PeU-Basket. Niemi won Finnish 1st Division A championship title in 2018. |
| Reggio Emilia inks Sasha Grant - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Tezenis Scaligera Verona in Italian Serie A2 where in 40 games he recorded 5.5ppg and 3.6rpg in that year. He helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. Grant represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 10.4ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 48.6%, 3PT: 21.1%, FT: 60.0%. He has played also professionally for other German teams like Bayern Muenchen and Bayern. Despite young age he had impressive career. Grant was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German NBBL Honorable Mention back in 2020. Unahotels Reggio Emilia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jamar Smith Briante Weber Alessandro Cipolla Forwards: Darion Atkins Kevin Hervey Sasha Grant Coach: Dimitris Priftis |
| KOSOVO |
| Vellaznimi lands Jalen Ray, ex Surrey S. - by Eurobasket News | |||
He graduated from Hofstra University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. His team won CAA Regular Season in 2019 and 2020. |
| Wayne Arnold (ex Prizreni) agreed terms with Dubrava - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
KK Dubrava Furnir Zagreb (Premijer Liga) strengthened their roster with the addition of American 193cm guard Wayne Arnold (college: CUI) for the upcoming season. Arnold played most recently at Prizreni in Kosovan Superliga. In 28 games he was the league's third-best scorer with an impressive 17.0ppg and had 4.0rpg, 1.8apg, and 1.3spg last season. He also played 1 game in Liga Unike where he recorded very remarkable stats: 18 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist. Arnold graduated from Concordia University Irvine in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. He played also for California State University, Fullerton for 3 years. |
| LATVIA |
| Arturs Kurucs (ex Baskonia) joins Promitheas - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Kurucs has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2020 and previously for U19 National Team in 2019. Kurucs represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia five years ago. Kurucs' team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 14.4ppg, 5.7rpg, 4.3apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 39.6%, 3PT: 48.3%, FT: 73.9%. He has played also professionally in Latvia (VEF Riga). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-World Cup U19 Honorable Mention back in 2019. ASP Promitheas Patras roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antonis Koniaris Arturs Kurucs Hunter Hale Nikolaos Vasileiou Nikolaos Plotas Forward: De'Shawn Stephens Center: Jaime Echenique Coach: Ilias Papatheodorou |
| LITHUANIA |
| Karolis Babusis (ex Mazeikiai) agreed terms with Orchies - by Eurobasket | ||||
Babusis has played also professionally for other Lithuanian teams like Zalgiris Kaunas 2nd team and Tornado. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| World University Games: Brazil edge Lithuania, both head to the Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Lithuania - Brazil 78-84 Brazil overcame Lithuania 84-78 at the World University Games as both head to the Quarterfinals. Brazil won the first period 18-17, whilst the European side replied with a 24-21 rally in the second frame. Moreover, Brazil took control in the third quarter and erupted with a 21-9 surge to seal the win. Caio DE SOUZA stepped up with 21 points and Paulo Barbosa (189-G-2003) netted 19. Kristupas Zemaitis (192-G-1996) answered with 17points in the losing effort. |
| Njardvik sign Dominykas Milka - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played for the last four years at Keflavik IF. In 26 Subway League games in Iceland he averaged impressive 17.1ppg, 8.9rpg (#5 in the league) and 2.1apg last season. He can count that season as a very successful as was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Bosman Player of the Year, Center of the Year and voted to All-Bosmans Team. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in five different countries playing on three different continents. Milka is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Estonia (Tartu and Tallinna Kalev), France (Lorient and La Charite), Japan (Hiroshima Dragonflies), Switzerland (Geneve) and Lithuania (Lietkabelis). His team made it to the Estonian League Semifinals in 2016 and 2017. Milka selected toEurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Player of the Year in 2020 and 2021. He graduated from College of Saint Rose in 2014 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. |
| LUXEMBOURG |
| Moses Greenwood (ex T71) is a newcomer at Hyeres-Toulon - by Eurobasket | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Comunicaciones in Argentinian La Liga where in 15 games he averaged 6.8ppg and 5.0rpg in that year. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Greenwood has played previously professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi), Finland (Kouvot) and Russia (Novosybirsk). He played in the final of Luxembourg League in 2022. Greenwood graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| MALAYSIA |
| Negeri Sembilan win 27th MABA/MATRIX CUP 2023 - by Eurobasket News |
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Negeri Sembilan - Putrajaya BA 88:57 Negeri Sembilan have won the 27th MABA/MATRIX CUP 2023 in Malaysia. In the Final game they edged Putrajaya BA 88:57. Negeri Sembilan grabbed a 26-11 lead at the start and dominated the second half. They posted a 26-19 rally in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 21-8 surge. Eman-Ajmal Jamil (175-G-2005) stepped up with 23 points and Luke Anthony (190-G) poured in 16. Lakksman Ganapathy replied with 23 points in defeat. |
| MONTENEGRO |
| DaQuan Bracey (ex BC Minsk) joins Sutjeska - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at Olomoucko. In 8 Czech Republic games he averaged 14.3ppg, 3.4rpg and 3.6apg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Akhisar Bld in Turkish TBL. In 14 games he was league's fourth best scorer with remarkable 22.6ppg and got 3.2rpg, 3.7apg and 1.0spg in that year. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. He has played previously professionally in Turkey and Vietnam (Heat). He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. KK Sutjeska Niksic roster for 2023-24: Guard: DaQuan Bracey Forwards: Radosav Spasojevic Vladimir Tomasevic Centers: Filip Barovic Milos Vujovic Coach: Dragan Nikolic |
| Zdravko Okiljevic is a newcomer at Piombino - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is not a newcomer in Italian League as he played most recently at Livorno Pielle. But in 18 Serie B games in Italy he recorded just 1.8ppg and 1.6rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played for Rieti Real that season where in 12 Serie B games he averaged only 2.3ppg and 2.2rpg. Okiljevic was a member of Montenegrin U17 National Team back in 2018. He has played previously for four other teams: Olginate, Ozzano, Lucca and Orlandina Lab. Basket Golfo Piombino roster for 2023-24: Guards: Mirco Turel Mattia Venucci Forward: Zdravko Okiljevic Center: Lautaro Berra |
| Dragan Bjeletic (ex Teodo) signs at Klosterneuburg - by Stefan Heinrich | |||
Bjeletic is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Bosnia (Vogosca), Italy (Altamura), Serbia (KK Sloga Societe Generale Kraljevo and Priboj), Slovakia (Prievidza) and Slovenia (Zlatorog). IMMOunited Dukes Klosterneuburg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Valentin Bauer Lennart Burgemeister Clemens Leydolf Michael Weathers Lukas Reichle Centers: Benjamin Blazevic Dragan Bjeletic Coach: Damir Zeleznik |
| NBA |
| Clippers' Amir Coffey arrested, cited for concealed firearm in vehicle - by Eurobasket News |
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LA Clippers shooting guard Amir Coffey (6'7''-G/F-1997, college: Minnesota) was arrested early Sunday on a firearms misdemeanor in Hollywood, authorities said. Coffey, 26, was a passenger in a vehicle that police pulled over for speeding shortly before 2 a.m., according to Los Angeles Police Officer Tony Im, a department spokesperson. Coffey was cited for carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle, Im said. He was released on his own recognizance from a county jail on $10,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 24, jail records show. The driver was cited for speeding, and another passenger received a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana, Im said. Coffey has been with the Clippers for four seasons. "We're aware of a legal situation involving Amir Coffey and are looking into it," the team said in a statement Monday. It's possible Coffey could face sanctions from the NBA. The league typically reviews all matters of personal and criminal conduct and can issue a fine or suspension when it deems appropriate. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward has been primarily a bench player and is averaging 5.5 points per game. He played in 50 games last season, including nine starts, and averaged 3.4 points per game. His best season came in 2021-22, when he played in 69 games with 30 starts and averaged 9.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| Udoka Azubuike joins the Suns - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played this summer at Boston Celtics. In four NBA Summer League games just recently he had 7.0ppg and 7.0rpg. The last season he played at the Jazz where in 36 NBA Summer League games he recorded 3.5ppg and 3.3rpg. Three years ago he was drafted by Utah Jazz in first round (27th overall). He graduated from University of Kansas in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. He has played previously for two other teams: SLC Stars and Utah Jazz White. His team won Big 12 Regular Season in 2017, 2018 and 2020. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted All-Big 12 Player of the Year and NABC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2020. Phoenix Suns roster for 2023-24: Guard: Eric Gordon Forwards: Yuta Watanabe Keita Bates-Diop Chimezie Metu Drew Eubanks Center: Udoka Azubuike Coach: Frank Vogel |
| Garrett Temple is a newcomer at the Raptors - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Temple has played also professionally in Italy (Monferrato), other NBA teams (Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers) and NBA G League (RGV Vipers, College Park SkyHawks and Stockton Kings). His team won SEC West Division Regular Season in 2006 and 2009. He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at the Raptors. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2009 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player. Toronto Raptors roster for 2023-24: Guards: Garrett Temple Jeff Dowtin Forwards: Jakob Poeltl Jalen McDaniels Coach: Darko Rajakovic |
| The Rockets land Jeenathan Williams - by Eurobasket News | |||
Williams has never been drafted by the NBA. He graduated from University of Buffalo in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Houston Rockets roster for 2023-24: Guards: Fred VanVleet Dillon Brooks Aaron Holiday Forwards: Jeff Green Jeenathan Williams Center: Jock Landale Coach: Ime Udoka |
| NCAA1 |
| USA Outlasts Czech Republic to Finish Pool Play Undefeated - by Eurobasket News |
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Team USA rallied from behind in the second half to take down the Czech Republic 76-72 in its final game in pool play on Monday. Timely threes and a clutch fadeaway bucket from Kevin Cross helped the United States outscore the Czech Republic 26-21 in the final frame. With the victory Team USA secured an undefeated record in pool play and the top spot from Pool C entering bracket competition on Wednesday. Three players finished with double figures in scoring including Jaylen Forbes (196-G-2000) who led the team with 17 points. Forbes knocked down three three-pointers and pulled down seven boards in the contest. Collin Holloway (198-F-2002) posted 14 points along with seven rebounds. Rounding out the top performers for Team USA was Kolby King (188-G-2003) with 12 points and four steals to match Sion James (196-G-2002). Team USA started strong in the first quarter using an 11-0 run to jump out to a 15-5 advantage. An eight-point scoring effort by Holloway helped the USA close the opening frame with a 20-9 lead. In the second quarter, the Czech Republic mounted a response by outscoring the USA 21-12 to make it a two-point game, 32-30, at the half. Both teams traded buckets to begin the second half until the Czech Republic scored nine unanswered points to put Team USA behind 37-44. The United States answered down the stretch of the third cutting the deficit back to one point, 50-51, heading into the final frame. A three-pointer from Forbes broke a 55-55 tie early in the fourth quarter and sparked USA to build its lead out to seven points at 70-63 with 3:44 to play. The Czech Republic fought back with a 9-1 run to reclaim the lead, but Cross put the United States back on top for good 73-72 with 48 seconds remaining. James and Forbes put the game away from the free throw line to secure the 76-72 victory for Team USA. Courtesy of: tulanegreenwave.com |
| NIGERIA |
| Udoka Azubuike joins the Suns - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played this summer at Boston Celtics. In four NBA Summer League games just recently he had 7.0ppg and 7.0rpg. The last season he played at the Jazz where in 36 NBA Summer League games he recorded 3.5ppg and 3.3rpg. Three years ago he was drafted by Utah Jazz in first round (27th overall). He graduated from University of Kansas in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. He has played previously for two other teams: SLC Stars and Utah Jazz White. His team won Big 12 Regular Season in 2017, 2018 and 2020. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted All-Big 12 Player of the Year and NABC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2020. Phoenix Suns roster for 2023-24: Guard: Eric Gordon Forwards: Yuta Watanabe Keita Bates-Diop Chimezie Metu Drew Eubanks Center: Udoka Azubuike Coach: Frank Vogel |
| Suwon KT Sonicboom inks Micheal Eric - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Eric has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He was a member of Nigerian Senior National Team between 2019 and 2020. Eric is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Greece (AEK Athens and Panelefsiniakos), Italy (Brindisi), Russia (PBC CSKA Moscow), Spain (Baskonia, Unicaja and Bilbao), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks) and NBA G League (Texas Legends and Cleveland Charge). His team won Atlantic 10 Tournament in 2009 and 2010. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to USBasket.com D-League All-Defensive Team back in 2016. Eric graduated from Temple University in 2012 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season as a professional player. |
| NORTH MACEDONIA |
| Mladenovski comes back to MZT Skopje - by Darko Najdovski | ||||
He won Macedonian League championship title in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 and the Supercup in 2016 and 2017. Mladenovski was voted to Eurobasket.com All-North Macedonian League Honorable Mention back in 2019 and 2020. The previous (2020-21) season he played at Rabotnicki. In 23 Prva Liga games he had 10.1ppg, 8.3rpg (#5 in the league) and 1.7bpg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. Mladenovski also played 10 games in ABA League where he got 9.6ppg and 8.7rpg in that year. He represented North Macedonia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 4.3ppg, 2.7rpg. Mladenovski has played previously professionally also in Slovenia (Ilirija). He won Macedonian League championship title in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 and the Supercup in 2016 and 2017. Mladenovski was selected to Eurobasket.com All-North Macedonian League Honorable Mention back in 2019 and 2020. KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom roster for 2023-24: Guards: Damjan Stojanovski Eyassu Worku Cedric Russell Marko Milovanovic Marin Petkov Forwards: Bojan Krstevski Marko Bakovic Andrej Andonoski Vojdan Stojanovski Damjan Robev Centers: Ljubomir Mladenovski Dusan Tanaskovic |
| PHILIPPINES |
| Nick Evans beefs up Rain or Shine roster in Jones Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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It won't just be former Ateneo standout Ange Kouame bolstering the Rain or Shine crew in the 42nd William Jones Cup in Taipei. Nick Evans (210-F-1988, college: S.Indiana), a veteran American big man who had stints in Japan, Thailand, Colombia, and Lebanon, will banner the team's frontline along with Kouame, already a naturalized Philippine player, in the August 12-20 meet. 'When we saw the lineup of the teams competing, it's a strong competition. So management decided to bring in another import,' said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao in the PSA Forum on Tuesday, August 1. 'We will have Ange Kouame and Nick Evans, who's coming in maybe by Saturday or Sunday to join us.' Admitting his team lacks size, the presence of Evans and Kouame, who both stand at 6-foot-10, will definitely come in handy for the Elasto Painters, said Guiao. A total of nine teams will see action in this year's Jones Cup, which is returning after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Guaio said the national teams of Iran, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Taipei (Teams A and B) are among the expected contenders. The Japan U-20 team, a US team represented by the University of California-Irvine, and reigning Korean Basketball League (KBL) and East Asia Super League (EASL) champion Anyang KGC, bannered by former NBA player Omari Spellman (207-PF-1997, college: Villanova), round out the field. 'We'll see, maybe we'll be able to compete. [But] we'll represent the country the best way we can,' said Guiao, the former Gilas Pilipinas coach. Represented by Mighty Sports, the Philippines won two of the last four editions of the annual meet prior to the pandemic, including its last staging in 2019 behind a team backstopped by imports Eugene Phelps (198-F-1990, college: LBSU), Renaldo Balkman (201-F-1984, college: S.Carolina), and McKenzie Moore (198-G-1992, college: UTEP), along with Fil-Ams Jeremiah Gray (196-G-1996, college: Dominican, CA), Jason Brickman (183-G-1991, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Interperformances), and Roosevelt Adams (196-G-1998, college: Idaho Coll.). 'The tough thing about this is there's pressure because our previous teams, before the pandemic, were champions. But they had five imports,' said Guiao. 'So ours now, it's an organic team. There's a big difference between a team with five imports and an organic team like ours.' Courtesy of: rappler.com |
| POLAND |
| Walbrzych tabs David Jackson - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
He is a very experienced player. Jackson has played also professionally in France (Chorale de Roanne, Quimper UJAP and Boulazac Basket), Italy (Monferrato), Montenegro (Jedinstvo) and Slovakia (Pezinok). He played in the final of Polish League in 2011 and 2013. Jackson was voted to Eurobasket.com French ProB All-Imports Team in 2018, 2020 and 2021. He is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Walbrzych. He graduated from Western Illinois University in 2008 and it will be his 16th (!!!) season in pro basketball. Gornik Trans.eu Walbrzych roster for 2023-24: Guards: Krzysztof Jakobczyk David Jackson Damian Durski Milosz Gorenczyk Michal Mindowicz Forwards: Patryk Wilk Kacper Margiciok Center: Piotr Niedzwiedzki Coach: Andrzej Adamek |
| Macio Teague (ex Oldenburg) signs at Czarni - by Eurobasket Center | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Stars in U.S. NBA-G-League where in 25 games he had 11.9ppg, 4.3rpg and 3.4apg in that year. He graduated from Baylor University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. Teague played also for University of North Carolina - Asheville for 2 years. Grupa Sierleccy-Czarni Slupsk roster for 2023-24: Guards: Daniel Szymkiewicz Mike Caffey Bartosz Jankowski Macio Teague Igor Stolarz Forwards: Pawel Leonczyk Carter Hendricksen Center: Benas Griciunas Coach: Mantas Cesnauskis |
| Trefl adds Van Vliet to their roster - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Van Vliet graduated from College of William & Mary in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for University of Wisconsin for 3 years. Trefl Sopot roster for 2023-24: Guards: Benedek Varadi Aaron Best Jakub Musial Forwards: Jaroslaw Zyskowski Auston Barnes Blazej Kulikowski Filip Gurtatowski Centers: Mikolaj Witlinski Andy Van_Vliet Szymon Tomczak Coach: Zan Tabak |
| M.Ramat Gan signs Phil Greene IV, ex Anwil - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki in Greek GBL. In 12 games he recorded 9.5ppg, 1.7rpg and 2.2apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Buyukcekmece in Turkish BSL. In 11 games he got 10.4ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.7apg and 1.2spg in that year. Greene has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. He is quite experienced player. Greene has played also professionally in Italy (Verona, Brindisi and Tortona), NBA (Dallas Mavericks), Poland (Suzuki Arka and Trefl) and Turkey (Gaziantep and TEKSUT Bandirma BK). He graduated from St. John's University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. Greene could be described: A smooth, deft combo guard. Noted for his quickness and playmaking skills on offense and in transition. A floor general with the ability to get into the lane and pull up, or dish and create for others, possesses the ability to guard all perimeter positions. |
| PUERTO RICO |
| Puerto Rico names 14 for FIBA World Cup: - by Luis Modestti |
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Puerto Rico named 14 players for their FIBA World Cup training camp. The team is led by guards Tremont Waters (180-PG-1998, college: LSU, agency: Shark Sports Management), Jordan Howard, Justin Reyes, Stephen and Ethan Thompson. Their forwards are Aleem Ford, John Holland, Isaiah Pineiro, Chris Ortiz, Phillip Wheeler, Arnaldo Toro and Timajh Parker-Rivera. At the paint the team has Ismael Romero and George Conditt. Nelson Colon (Bayamon) is the head coach of the team, and his assistants are Carlos Gonzalez (Carolina) and Rafael Cruz (Quebradillas). Their first warm-up game is on August 4 against the Dominican Republic. Then they travel to Las Vegas to play the United States on August 7. Their tour heats up in mid-August playing in Italy on August 13 and Serbia on August 16. Their warm-up games end in Taiwan on August 19 playing against Lithuania and the next day against Latvia. For the World Cup Puerto Rico plays in Group B along with South Sudan, China and Serbia. The top two teams in the group qualify for the round of 16. |
| Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Finals MVP: Mike Scott (203-PF-1988) of Carolina Player of the Year: Brandon Knight (190-G-1991) of QuebradillasGuard of the Year: Brandon Knight (190-G-1991) of QuebradillasForward of the Year: Mike Scott (203-PF-1988) of CarolinaCenter of the Year: Hassan Whiteside (213-C-1989) of QuebradillasImport Player of the Year: Brandon Knight (190-G-1991) of QuebradillasDomestic Player of the Year: Jorge Pacheco-Ortiz (188-G-1998) of MayaguezDefensive Player of the Year: Hassan Whiteside (213-C-1989) of QuebradillasRookie of the Year: Alfonso Plummer (185-G-1997) of SanturceMost Improved Player of the Year: Angel Matias (194-F-1992) of SanturceBest Sixth Man of the Year:  Ismael Romero (205-C-1991) of BayamonCoach of the Year: Carlos Gonzalez of Carolina
First Team Brandon Knight (190-G-1991) of Quebradillas Gary Browne (185-PG-1993) of Guaynabo Mike Scott (203-PF-1988) of Carolina Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-F-1995) of San German Hassan Whiteside (213-C-1989) of Quebradillas
Second Team Nate Mason (188-G-1995) of Le Mans Jezreel De Jesus (185-G-1991) of Caneros Stephen Thompson Jr. (194-G-1997) of Bayamon Phillip Wheeler (6'9''-F-2002) of Minnesota T. Paris Bass (6'10''-F/C-1995) of Milwaukee B.Honorable Mention  Walter Hodge (6'0''-PG-1986) of Gataverse Jordan Cintron (203-F-1998) of Mayaguez Jorge Pacheco-Ortiz (188-G-1998) of Mayaguez Christopher Ortiz (203-PF-1993) of Manati Javier Mojica (189-SG-1984) of Bayamon Ismael Romero (205-C-1991) of Bayamon DeMarcus Cousins (211-C/F-1990) of Guaynabo Jaysean Paige (6'2''-G-1994) of Best Virginia Angel Matias (194-F-1992) of Santurce Jacob Wiley (203-C-1994) of Bayamon Tremont Waters (180-PG-1998) of Carolina Dimencio Vaughn (196-G/F-1997) of Fajardo |
| Limoges tab Kristian Doolittle, ex Bayamon - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Doolittle has played previously professionally in Israel (Hapoel Eilat) and NBA G League (Cleveland Charge). Among many awards he was selected to Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from University of Oklahoma in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Limoges CSP Elite roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nemanja Nenadic Kameron McGusty Tyree Appleby Lucas Beaufort Forwards: Mathieu Wojciechowski Kristian Doolittle Coach: Ilias Kantzouris |
| RUSSIA |
| N.Novgorod signs Timofei Rudovskii - by Eurobasket News |
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BC Nizhny Novgorod (VTB United League) signed 18-year old American power forward Timofei Rudovskii (201cm-2004) for upcoming 2023-24 season. The last time (2020-2021) he played at Sierra Canyon () in the U.S. He has played previously professionally in USA and Russia (Russia 2004 U17 team). Rudovskii won Russian Junior League championship title in 2021. BC Nizhny Novgorod roster for 2023-24: Guards: Glenn Cosey Silas Melson Forwards: Andrey Vorontsevich Alexey Babushkin Timofei Rudovskii Center: Vladimir Ivlev |
| Avtodor adds Thornwell to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2017 he was drafted by Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) in second round (48th overall). He graduated from University of South Carolina and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Thornwell is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (ratiopharm Ulm), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans, Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Clippers and Orlando Magic), NBA G League (RGV Vipers) and NBA Summer League (Chicago Bulls). Thornwell was voted to SEC All-Defensive Team back in 2016 and 2017. Avtodor Saratov roster for 2023-24: Guards: Dominik Mavra Sindarius Thornwell Forward: Dusan Beslac Center: Rayshaun Hammonds Coach: Milenko Bogicevic |
| SERBIA |
| Coruna inks Goran Huskic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at MBC in German BBL. In 31 games he averaged 11.2ppg, 5.5rpg and 4.5apg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com German Bundesliga All-Bosmans Team and League Player of the Week. He was a member of Serbian U20 National Team back in 2012. Huskic has played previously for four other Spain teams: Huesca, Hereda San Pablo Burgos, Bilbao and Gipuzkoa. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Basketball s League championship title in 2020. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Bosman Player of the Year back in 2017. He graduated from Howard College, TX in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player. Leyma Basquet Coruna roster for 2023-24: Goran Huskic Ingus Jakovics Yunio Barrueta Atoumane Diagne Sean McDonnell Olle Lundqvist |
| Sencur Gorenjska Kranj signs Balsa Dragovic - by Zeljko Zule | |||
He was a member of Serbian U19 National Team back in 2015. Dragovic has played also professionally in Spain (Moron), Serbia (KK Klik Arilje and Beko) and Czech Republic (Olomoucko). He graduated from Harvard University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Sencur Gorenjska Kranj roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jan Novak Nejc Martincic Forwards: Gaber Ozegovic Balsa Dragovic |
| SLOVAKIA |
| Plymouth Patriots ink TJ Atwood, ex Iskra Svit - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Depiro (BOV League D1) in Maltese league. Atwood has played also professionally in Denmark (Svendborg). He graduated from Lamar University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. Plymouth City Patriots roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jules Akodo Elvisi Dusha Taylor Johnson TJ Atwood Mason Faulkner Forwards: Joseph Hart Mekhii Noble D'Andre Johnson |
| Lucenec adds Istok to their roster, ex GBA Lions - by Michal Duchovic |
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BKM Lucenec (Nike SBL) added to their roster 19-year old Czech forward Jakub Istok (190cm-2004) for season 2023-24. Istok played last season at GBA Lions in 1Liga in Czech Republic. In 8 games he recorded just 2.3ppg and 2.6rpg. He also played for Hradec that season where in 19 Czech Republic games he averaged 5.4ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.2apg. Istok has played also professionally in Czech Republic (Orli). His team won Czech Republic U19 League Regular Season in 2023. BKM Lucenec roster for 2023-24: Jan Zorvan Vasilije Knezevic Matus Skuben Filip Rakai Karolis Sapiega Jared Sherfield Matej Siladi Jakub Istok Edward Aidi Coach: Tibor Jany |
| SLOVENIA |
| Hereda San Pablo Burgos sign Miha Lapornik - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Krka in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM. In 16 games he got 13.7ppg, 2.4rpg and 1.3apg in that year. Lapornik contributed to his team making it to the Slovenian Cup Semifinals. He also played 11 games in ABA League where he got 11.4ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.7apg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Zlatorog in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM. In only one game he got high stats: 19 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal in that year. Another team he played that season for was Debreceni Egyetem in Hungarian A Division. In 10 games he got 12.6ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.4apg and 1.6spg in that year. Lapornik has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. Lapornik represented Slovenia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 5.0ppg, 1.3apg. He is quite experienced player. Lapornik has played also professionally in Holland (Den Bosch), Lithuania (Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys), Romania (Cluj Napoca), Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana) and Spain (Bilbao). Hereda San Pablo Burgos roster for 2023-24: Guards: Miha Lapornik Prince Ali Didac Cuevas Micah Speight Forwards: Jacobo Diaz Jonathan Kasibabu Alex Barrera Center: Ignacio Rosa Coach: Lolo Encinas |
| Quintanar lands Urban Hrovat, ex Ljubljana - by Eurobasket News | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Zlatorog (Liga Nova KBM) in Slovenian league where in 12 games he averaged 4.3ppg and 1.9apg in that year. He also played for Triglav (Liga Nova KBM) in Slovenia. In 11 games he had 5.7ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.8apg in that year. Hrovat has played also professionally for other Slovenian teams like Slovan, Portoroz, Primorska, KOS Primorska. His team won Slovenian Supercup in 2020. Basket Globalcaja Quintanar roster for 2023-24: Guards: Andres Andrade Urban Hrovat Jaime Tejerina Mihael Linde Forward: Manuel Mije |
| Luka Rupnik (ex Burgos SP) is a newcomer at Poitiers - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Hereda San Pablo Burgos in Spanish LEB Gold. In 32 games he recorded 10.1ppg, 2.7rpg and 5.3apg (top 2). He helped them to make it to the Spanish LEB Oro Play-Off final. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Second Team. The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Yalovaspor in Turkish BSL where in 19 games he averaged 11.7ppg, 3.9rpg, 8.1apg (leader !!!) and 1.3spg in that year. Great season indeed as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention. He also played for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenia league that season. But in 5 Eurocup games he had just 1.8ppg and 1.4apg in that year. Rupnik also played 10 games in ABA League where he got 5.3ppg, 1.8rpg, 4.3apg and 1.1spg in that year. He has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. Rupnik has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. He represented Slovenia at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 5 games: 1.6ppg, 1.2rpg, 2.2apg. Rupnik is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Antwerp Giants), Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Slovan), Spain (Fuenlabrada, Zaragoza and Lleida) and Czech Republic (Nymburk). Rupnik won Slovenian League championship title in 2021. |
| Sencur Gorenjska Kranj signs Balsa Dragovic - by Zeljko Zule | |||
He was a member of Serbian U19 National Team back in 2015. Dragovic has played also professionally in Spain (Moron), Serbia (KK Klik Arilje and Beko) and Czech Republic (Olomoucko). He graduated from Harvard University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Sencur Gorenjska Kranj roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jan Novak Nejc Martincic Forwards: Gaber Ozegovic Balsa Dragovic |
| SOUTH KOREA |
| Sono Skygunners land Anthony Bennett - by Eurobasket | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Steelers (PLeague+) where in 13 games he had very remarkable stats: 25.2ppg, 14.1rpg, 1.8apg, 1.4spg and 1.1bpg in that year. Good season as he was also here voted League Player of the Week. Bennett also played for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israeli Winner League. In 8 games he recorded 6.3ppg and 3.3rpg in that year. He also played 5 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 7.0ppg and 4.2rpg in that year. In 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers selected him as first overall pick in NBA draft. The former University of Nevada - Las Vegas star is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. Bennett has been also a member of Canadian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Canadian senior team since 2015 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2010. Bennett represented Canada at the FIBA Americas in Mexico eight years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 10 games: 7.6ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 64.7%, 3PT: 43.8%, FT: 64.7%. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life on four different continents. Bennett is familiar with European, Asian, Latin American and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Puerto Rico (Cangrejeros), Turkey (Fenerbahce), NBA (Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves) and NBA G League (NAZ Suns, Maine Celtics, Raptors 905 Missisauga, Long Island Nets and Ontario Clippers). Bennett won Euroleauge championship title in 2017. |
| Suwon KT Sonicboom inks Micheal Eric - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Eric has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He was a member of Nigerian Senior National Team between 2019 and 2020. Eric is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Greece (AEK Athens and Panelefsiniakos), Italy (Brindisi), Russia (PBC CSKA Moscow), Spain (Baskonia, Unicaja and Bilbao), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks) and NBA G League (Texas Legends and Cleveland Charge). His team won Atlantic 10 Tournament in 2009 and 2010. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to USBasket.com D-League All-Defensive Team back in 2016. Eric graduated from Temple University in 2012 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season as a professional player. |
| SOUTH SUDAN |
| Scorchers keep Wang for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously professionally in Germany and Portugal (Academica). Wang was selected All-RMAC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2020. He graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Surrey Scorchers roster for 2023-24: Guards: Justin Robinson Josh Steel Padiet Wang Cameron Gooden Forwards: Tayo Ogedengbe Quin Cooper Center: Saiquan Jamison |
| SPAIN |
| Coruna lands Sean McDonnell - by Eurobasket News | |||
His team made it to the GSAC Tournament Semifinals in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Unicaja Banco Oviedo where in 38 LEB Gold games he had 9.9ppg and 6.5rpg in that year. McDonnell has played previously for three other teams: Ponferrada, Palma and Cantaires Tortosa. He graduated from Westmont College, CA in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. His team made it to the GSAC Tournament Semifinals in 2015, 2016 and 2017. McDonnell played also for Big Bend Community College for one year. Leyma Basquet Coruna roster for 2023-24: Ingus Jakovics Yunio Barrueta Atoumane Diagne Sean McDonnell Olle Lundqvist |
| Javier Vega agreed terms with Lleida - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has spent his entire career in Spain playing for seven other teams: La Leonesa, Vegareda San Pablo Burgos, Getafe, Fuenlabrada, Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada Madrid, Illescas and Fuenlabrada. Among many awards his team made it to the LEB Gold Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Spanish LEB Gold All-Domestic Players Team back in 2017. The scouts decsribe him following way: Power forward, bundle, with excellent shoot from three point line. Vega is an open a power forward who can also play small forward. ICG Forca Lleida roster for 2023-24: Guards: Diogo Brito Ignacio Arroyo-Varela Jaume Lobo Forward: Marvin Ogunsipe Center: Javier Vega |
| Oh!Tels Union Linense de Baloncesto keeps Furlan for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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Oh!Tels Union Linense de Baloncesto (EBA) re-signed 30-year old Italian-Argentinian 193cm shooting guard Leandro Furlan for upcoming season. Furlan played there last season. In 22 EBA games he averaged 15.0ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.5apg and 1.1spg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at CAB Estepona where in 19 EBA games he had 14.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 2.0apg in that year. He has played previously professionally also in Argentina (Echague, Santa Paula and San Justino). |
| Coruna inks Goran Huskic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at MBC in German BBL. In 31 games he averaged 11.2ppg, 5.5rpg and 4.5apg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com German Bundesliga All-Bosmans Team and League Player of the Week. He was a member of Serbian U20 National Team back in 2012. Huskic has played previously for four other Spain teams: Huesca, Hereda San Pablo Burgos, Bilbao and Gipuzkoa. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Basketball s League championship title in 2020. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Bosman Player of the Year back in 2017. He graduated from Howard College, TX in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player. Leyma Basquet Coruna roster for 2023-24: Goran Huskic Ingus Jakovics Yunio Barrueta Atoumane Diagne Sean McDonnell Olle Lundqvist |
| Ulm land Dakota Mathias, ex Tenerife - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Mathias also represented USA at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 8 games: 11.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.8apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 46.7%, 3PT: 43.8%, FT: 80.0%. He is a very experienced player. Mathias has played also professionally in NBA (Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies), NBA G League (Texas Legends and G League Ignite) and NBA Summer League (LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, Utah Jazz White). He played in the final of Big Ten Tournament in 2016 and 2018. Mathias was voted to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention back in 2017 and 2018. He graduated from Purdue University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Ratiopharm Ulm roster for 2023-24: Guards: Georginho de_Paula Dakota Mathias Alec Anigbata Forwards: Lj Figueroa Trevion Williams Noa Essengue |
| Hamar inks Ibu Jassey Demba - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Aquimisa Carbajosa Empresarial in Spanish LEB Silver where in 26 games he recorded 3.3ppg and 3.0rpg in that year. Demba played in the final of NJCAA D1 District III in 2019. He graduated from University of Minnesota Crookston in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player. Demba played also for Monroe College for 2 years. |
| Hereda San Pablo Burgos sign Miha Lapornik - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Krka in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM. In 16 games he got 13.7ppg, 2.4rpg and 1.3apg in that year. Lapornik contributed to his team making it to the Slovenian Cup Semifinals. He also played 11 games in ABA League where he got 11.4ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.7apg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Zlatorog in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM. In only one game he got high stats: 19 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal in that year. Another team he played that season for was Debreceni Egyetem in Hungarian A Division. In 10 games he got 12.6ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.4apg and 1.6spg in that year. Lapornik has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. Lapornik represented Slovenia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 5.0ppg, 1.3apg. He is quite experienced player. Lapornik has played also professionally in Holland (Den Bosch), Lithuania (Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys), Romania (Cluj Napoca), Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana) and Spain (Bilbao). Hereda San Pablo Burgos roster for 2023-24: Guards: Miha Lapornik Prince Ali Didac Cuevas Micah Speight Forwards: Jacobo Diaz Jonathan Kasibabu Alex Barrera Center: Ignacio Rosa Coach: Lolo Encinas |
| Quintanar lands Urban Hrovat, ex Ljubljana - by Eurobasket News | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Zlatorog (Liga Nova KBM) in Slovenian league where in 12 games he averaged 4.3ppg and 1.9apg in that year. He also played for Triglav (Liga Nova KBM) in Slovenia. In 11 games he had 5.7ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.8apg in that year. Hrovat has played also professionally for other Slovenian teams like Slovan, Portoroz, Primorska, KOS Primorska. His team won Slovenian Supercup in 2020. Basket Globalcaja Quintanar roster for 2023-24: Guards: Andres Andrade Urban Hrovat Jaime Tejerina Mihael Linde Forward: Manuel Mije |
| UAF Lucentum adds Kostadinov to their roster - by Eurobasket News | |
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UA Fundacion Lucentum Alicante (EBA) added to their roster 20-year old Bulgarian-Spanish international forward Konstantin Kostadinov (203cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Kostadinov played last season at Lenovo Tenerife in the Liga Endesa. EBA will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He has been also a member of Bulgarian international program for some years. Kostadinov has regularly played for Bulgarian senior team since 2021 and previously for U16 National Team in 2019. He represented Bulgaria at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 11.0ppg, 5.9rpg, FGP: 57.8%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 55.2%. Kostadinov has played previously for four other teams: Real Madrid 2nd team, Palma, Madrid and Real Madrid. His team made it to the Basketball Champions League Semifinals in 2023. Despite young age he had impressive career. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Division B Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| Valencia keeps Harper for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Harper also represented USA at the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championship in Pearland, Texas eight years ago. He has played previously for five other NBA teams: NY Knicks, Phoenix Suns, NAZ Suns, Westchester Knicks and Birmingham Squadron. His college team won SEC Tournament in 2019. Harper graduated from Auburn University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Valencia Basket roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jared Harper Forwards: Damien Inglis Semi Ojeleye Nathan Reuvers Centers: Brandon Davies Boubacar Toure Coach: Alex Mumbru |
| Palencia inks Tanner Leissner, ex Oldenburg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Rytas in Lithuanian LKL where in 36 games he recorded 8.3ppg and 3.8rpg in that year. Leissner contributed to his team winning the league title. He also played 9 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 7.1ppg and 2.8rpg in that year. Leissner has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Beer Sheva) and Turkey (Afyon). He was voted All-AEC Rookie of the Year back in 2015. Leissner graduated from University of New Hampshire in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Zunder Palencia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Manuel Rodriguez Yannick Franke Jose Ortega Keye Van_Der_Vuurst Forward: Tanner Leissner Centers: Ivan Cruz_Uceda Matt Haarms Coach: Marco Justo |
| Tarragona keeps Buscail for another season - by Eurobasket News |
| LEB Silver newcomer Ibersol C.B. Tarragona re-signed 20-year old Marc Buscail for new season. Buscail has played there for the last four seasons. He helped them to win the group title. Last season his stats read 9.4ppg and 5.8rpg in EBA. |
| Lopez is back at Tenerife - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Lopez has played previously for five other teams: Caceres, Rio Breogan, Gran Canaria, Fuenlabrada and La Palma. Lenovo Tenerife roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sasu Salin Alejandro Lopez Forward: Edgar Vicedo Centers: Giorgi Shermadini Dusan Ristic |
| Ponferrada inks Ruben Vicente - by Eurobasket News | |
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SDP Ponferrada Clinic (LEB Silver) agreed terms with 18-year old forward Ruben Vicente (199cm-2005) for new 2023-24 season. Vicente played last season at Unicaja in Spanish Liga Endesa. He managed to play in three leagues last year. Liga Endesa was a little too high level for him, where in only one Liga Endesa game he did not score anything. LEB Silver will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Vicente also played for Unicaja-Andalucia (EBA). In 21 games he had very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.2apg and 1.0spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Vicente represented Spain at the FIBA U18 European Championship in Nis (Serbia) this year. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 4 games: 4.5ppg, 1.0rpg. SDP Ponferrada Clinic roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jonathan Jorge Tylandrius Parks Silvano Merlo Forwards: Alejandro Harguindey Ruben Vicente |
| Real Betis ink Caio Pacheco - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at MKS in Polish EBL where in 10 games he recorded 8.7ppg, 3.0rpg and 3.6apg in that year. He also played 4 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he averaged 13.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 5.0apg and 1.3spg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro in Italian. In only one game he got just 2 points and 1 assist in that year. Pacheco has been also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. He played for Brazilian Senior National Team in 2020 and previously for University National Team in 2023. Pacheco represented Brazil at the South American Championship U21 in Salta (Argentina) five years ago. His team won Gold. He has played also professionally in Spain (Murcia), Argentina (Bahia and Weber Bahia) and Brazil (Palmeiras). |
| Gran Canaria tabs Ben Lammers, ex ALBA - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He has played previously for Spanish team Bilbao. Lammers won German Bundesliga championship title in 2021 and 2022. He was voted to ACC All-Defensive Team back in 2017 and 2018. Lammers graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Herbalife Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jovan Kljajic Forwards: John Shurna Pierre Pelos Nicolas Brussino Miquel Salvo Centers: Ethan Happ Ben Lammers |
| SURINAM |
| Koi Carper and SCVU reach the Final - by Eurobasket News |
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Koi Carper and SCVU reached the Final as they won over their opponents 3-1 in the semifinal clashes. SCVU edged Ruckers trailing 0-1 in the series. In game 2 SCVU posted an 85-57 win as Ewijck Bjorn stepped up with 28 points. Pharbu Shankar replied with 14 points in a loss. Koi Carper meanwhile won the first two games against De Arend and closed the series today at 3-1. In the first games Earvin Randamie and Gylan Watamaleo (178-PG-1993) top-scored for the winners. |
| SWEDEN |
| Umea inks Jared Chatham - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Chatham graduated from Central Arkansas University in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. Umea BSKT roster for 2023-24: Guards: William Eriksson-Hansson David Czerapowicz Timothy Finke Melker Lindblom Forwards: Alexander Yemane Jared Chatham Willesley Butler Anton Lindqvist Nils Botold |
| Ibi Watson-Boye signs at Boras - by Eurobasket News | |||
He graduated from University of Dayton in 2021 and actually missed last season. It will be his third season in pro basketball. His team won Big Ten Tournament in 2017 and 2018. Watson-Boye played also for University of Michigan for 2 years. Boras Basket roster for 2023-24: Ryan Logan Ibi Watson-Boye Elias Reining Filip Larsson |
| Ukraine beat Sweden in Riga - by Eurobasket News |
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Ukraine - Sweden 74-72 Ukraine overcame Sweden in Riga in their second friendly game. After a loss from Lithuania, Ukraine posted a 74-72 win over the Scandinavian side. Sweden looked better in the opening frame and grabbed a 26-18 lead. They enjoyed a 44-36 halftime advantage, whilst Ukraine took control in the second half. Ukraine replied with a 21-15 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 17-13 rally to seal the win. Olexandr Mishula (192-SG-1992) top-scored for the winners with 16 points, whilst Andrii Voinalovych (207-PF-1999) and Oleksandr Kovliar (191-PG-2002) had 16 each. Elijah Clarance (194-G-1998, college: Illinois St.) replied with 21 points in a loss and Melwin Pantzar (190-PG-2000) poured in 14. |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Ugurtas re-signs at Nyon - by Luca Maffioli | |
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BBC Nyon (SBL) confirmed in their roster 19-year old forward Axel Ugurtas (200cm-2004) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Ugurtas played there last season. But in 20 SBL games he had just 1.8ppg and 1.0rpg. He represented Switzerland at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 4.4ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.1spg. Ugurtas has played previously for Swiss team Geneve Basketball Academie U18 team. His team won Swiss U17 League Regular Season in 2020. BBC Nyon roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jeremy Jaunin Jordan Davis Jalen Brooks Forwards: Joel Wolfisberg Gerrale Gates Axel Ugurtas Coach: Stefan Ivanovic |
| TBT |
| Nasty Nati Falls to Friday Beers 72-66 in TBT Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Nasty Nati fell 72-66 to Friday Beers on Monday night to end a solid run in The Basketball Tournament. The quarterfinals came down to the three-point line and knifing guard FB guard Daishon Knight (6'1''-PG-1991, college: Illinois St., agency: Diamond Sports). Tre Scott (6'8''-F-1996, college: Cincinnati) (21 points, two rebounds) had an instant-impact on the team but not many Nati players stayed efficient like the new addition. Nasty Nati found a nice stroke from outside at the Cintas Center but it did not join them up the road in Dayton. FB rained deep ball after deep ball to total an 11-of-30 final tally. It wasn't highly efficient, but Nati matched with a 2-of-15 night on threes. When you give up 30 outside attempts, it doesn't have to be pretty to get burned. Jacob Evans III (6'5''-G-1997, college: Cincinnati) (nine points, six assists) and Jarron Cumberland (6'5''-G-1997, college: Cincinnati) (14 points, six rebounds) combined to go 0-of-4 from deep. Evans couldn't find a groove all night after crushing driving lanes and quick twitch triples in Cincinnati. Tre Scott's impact came a little too late but still helped give the team a shot down the stretch. He was a menace in the lane with plenty of great dunks and a nose for the right weak spots in transition. He was one of two players to hit a three and had a nice overall outing. His help on defense almost allowed the squad enough room for error to move on but fell short. It was a nice showing in Year Two for this outfit. Courtesy of: si.com |
| TUNISIA |
| France rout Tunisia to start 2023 World Cup preparation - by Eurobasket News |
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France - Tunisia 93:36 France stormed past Tunisia 93-36 to start 2023 World Cup preparation. The European powerhouse started with a 24-16 run and added massive 29-12 surge in the second period. Moreover, France limited the opponents to just 2 points in the third quarter and won the last stanza 18-6. Guerschon Yabusele (204-PF-1995) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Yakuba Ouattara (192-G/F-1992) scored 12. Rudy Gobert (216-C-1992) posted 11, whilst Nando De Colo (196-G-1987) ended up with 10. Mohamed Ochi (210-C/F-1999) replied with 8 points in defeat, whilst Jawhar Jaouadi had 7. |
| TURKEY |
| Bora Satir is a newcomer at Samsunspor - by Eurobasket News | |
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Samsun BSB Anakent (TBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 21-year old guard Bora Satir (190cm-2002) for season 2023-24. Satir has played for the last two years at Tofas in Turkish BSL league. He managed to play in three leagues last year. BSL was a little too high level for him, where in 9 games he recorded just 0.7ppg. TBL will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Satir helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. He also played 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 6 points and 2 assists. Satir also spent pre-season at Tofas (TB2L). The other team he played that season for was Gemlik. In 13 TBL games he had 5.0ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.4apg. He contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league. Another team he played that season for was Tofas (U19 League). BSL was a little too high level for him, where in 9 U19 League games he got only 0.7ppg. Samsun BSB Anakent roster for 2023-24: Guards: Bryant Crawford Eray Aydogan Bora Satir Forwards: Nimrod Levi Arda Kaya Centers: Muhammed Senli Sagaba Konate Tarik Sezgun |
| NZL Breakers land Parker Jackson-Cartwright, ex Besiktas - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2018 he was drafted by Raptors 905 (G-League) in second round (25th overall). Jackson-Cartwright graduated from University of Arizona and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He is a very experienced player. Jackson-Cartwright has played also professionally in Germany (Telekom Baskets), United Kingdom (Cheshire Phoenix), France (Saint Quentin) and NBA G League (Westchester Knicks). His team won Pac-12 Tournament in 2015, 2017 and 2018. |
| UKRAINE |
| Ukraine beat Sweden in Riga - by Eurobasket News |
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Ukraine - Sweden 74-72 Ukraine overcame Sweden in Riga in their second friendly game. After a loss from Lithuania, Ukraine posted a 74-72 win over the Scandinavian side. Sweden looked better in the opening frame and grabbed a 26-18 lead. They enjoyed a 44-36 halftime advantage, whilst Ukraine took control in the second half. Ukraine replied with a 21-15 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 17-13 rally to seal the win. Olexandr Mishula (192-SG-1992) top-scored for the winners with 16 points, whilst Andrii Voinalovych (207-PF-1999) and Oleksandr Kovliar (191-PG-2002) had 16 each. Elijah Clarance (194-G-1998, college: Illinois St.) replied with 21 points in a loss and Melwin Pantzar (190-PG-2000) poured in 14. |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Plymouth Patriots ink TJ Atwood, ex Iskra Svit - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Depiro (BOV League D1) in Maltese league. Atwood has played also professionally in Denmark (Svendborg). He graduated from Lamar University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. Plymouth City Patriots roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jules Akodo Elvisi Dusha Taylor Johnson TJ Atwood Mason Faulkner Forwards: Joseph Hart Mekhii Noble D'Andre Johnson |
| Dirk Williams (ex Manchester G.) agreed terms with Chalon/Saone - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Lions (also in BBL). The team played in four different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 25 BBL games he averaged remarkable 15.6ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.5apg and 1.4spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the British BBL Trophy final and Cup semifinals. A very good season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-British BBL Second Team. Williams also played 12 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he was the best scorer with 14.0ppg and had 2.6rpg and 2.0apg in that year. He also played 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he got 5 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist in that year. Williams has played previously professionally also in Hungary (Zalakeramia ZTE KK). His team won C-USA Regular Season in 2016. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Williams played also for Tallahassee Community College for 2 years. ES Chalon-Sur-Saone roster for 2023-24: Guards: Antoine Eito Jermaine Love Aleksej Nikolic Dirk Williams Forwards: Olivier Cortale Kenny Baptiste |
| Vellaznimi lands Jalen Ray, ex Surrey S. - by Eurobasket News | |||
He graduated from Hofstra University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. His team won CAA Regular Season in 2019 and 2020. |
| Scorchers keep Wang for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously professionally in Germany and Portugal (Academica). Wang was selected All-RMAC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2020. He graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Surrey Scorchers roster for 2023-24: Guards: Justin Robinson Josh Steel Padiet Wang Cameron Gooden Forwards: Tayo Ogedengbe Quin Cooper Center: Saiquan Jamison |
| Gladiators ink Lukas Palyza, ex Nymburk - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Palyza has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. He has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. Palyza also represented Czech Republic at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 6.0ppg. He is quite experienced player. Palyza has played also professionally in Germany (Bayreuth), Italy, Poland and Czech Republic (NH Ostrava, Decin, VSK VSB Ostrava, Prostejov and Olomoucko). He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2021 and 2022 and the cup in 2013, 2014 and 2021. Palyza was voted to Czech Republic NBL All-Star Game back in 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2019. Caledonia Gladiators roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jonathan Bunyan Mihailo Jovicic Kyle Jimenez Ian DuBose Forwards: Lukas Palyza Fraser Malcolm Princeton Onwas Oscar Baldwin Center: Fahro Alihodzic Coach: Gareth Murray |
| Cheshire Phoenix inks Greg Wild - by Eurobasket News | |
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Cheshire Phoenix (BBL) agreed terms with 21-year old point guard Greg Wild (185cm-2002) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Wild played last season at Manchester Magic in the NBL D1. In 14 games he had 9.5ppg, 3.1rpg and 2.5apg. He ended the previous (2021-22) season at Leicester Riders. But in 14 BBL games he recorded just 0.5ppg in that year. He helped them to win the BBL title and the cup. But the most of that year he spent at Riders (also in NBL D1) where in 22 games he averaged 8.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 2.8apg in that year. He has played previously for Charnwood. Cheshire Phoenix roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jack Hudson LaQuincy Rideau Maceo Jack E.J. Stephens Cameron Christon Cameron Holden Greg Wild Forwards: Skyler White David Ulph Ethan Chargois Aaryn Rai Coach: Ben Thomas |
| Giants keep Robertin for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Scorchers where in 9 games he had 7.1ppg, 6.3rpg and 2.4bpg in that year. He was a member of British U18 National Team back in 2012. Robertin has played previously professionally in Italy (Barcellona and Catania Alfa) and Slovakia (Prievidza). He graduated from Nicholls State in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Robertin played also for Clemson University for 2 years. |
| VENEZUELA |
| Stats Leaders - LPB |
| Angola defeats Venezuela 66-61 in friendly match - by Francisco Vega |
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The Senior National Team of Angola defeated Venezuela 66-61 in a friendly match played at Torrejon de Ardoz, Spain, on July 29th, as preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Angola dominated the first quarter, 19-18 and then extended that lead to 41-32 at half time. They even got a 16-point lead during the third quarter (51-35), but then Venezuela started to recover and get closer, finishing up only 7 points behind at the end of the third quarter (58-51). The match got very close in the end with Venezuela trailing only by 3 (61-58), but Angola was able to hold on to the lead, led by Jilson Bango (208-C-1999) with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while the point guards Gerson Domingos (174-PG-1996) (7) and Gerson Goncalves (193-F/G-1996) (6) combined efforts for a total of 13 assists. For Venezuela, Jose Materan (196-G/F-1996) scored 14 points, including a 50% night from the long distance (4 of 8 three-pointers). Gregory Vargas (181-PG-1986, agency: Pro Sports) led the team in rebounds with 6 and Garly Sojo (196-PG-1999, agency: Pro Sports) handed out 3 assists, according to a press release by the Venezuelan Basketball Federation (FVB). "It was like a training session for us", said Materan after the game. "That's what friendly matches are all about. We all get some minutes and try to find our game rythm and pace. It was our first friendly match. In the last two quarters we found that rythm and we started playing defense, which is our identity. We're still looking for the intensity that's required on international games". Venezuela will face Argentina up next in Alicante, Spain, on August 1st. |
| Argentina defeats Venezuela 66-65 with a buzzer beater by Lucio Redivo - by Francisco Vega |
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The Senior National Team of Argentina got a last-second victory over Venezuela, 66-65, thanks to a three-point shot by Lucio Redivo (183-PG-1994), in a friendly match played in Alicante, Spain, as preparation for both teams to participate in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. Redivo took the ball in the corner with with 1.1 seconds left and didn't hesitate to shot a three-pointer when his team was trailing 65-63, thanks to a two-point shot netted by PG Gregory Vargas (181-PG-1986, agency: Pro Sports) just seconds before. Venezuela had taken the first quarter, 18-14 and went into half time still ahead, 30-28. The game went into the last 10 minutes with a tied scoreboard, 45-45. Venezuela had the better start in the first five minutes of the final quarter, ahead by five points (53-48), but Redivo helped his team back into the game with his sharp shooting and tied the match, 54-54. Later on, with the game tied 58-58, Heissler Guillent (186-PG-1986) scored a free-throw due to a technical foul and Michael Carrera (196-F-1993, college: S.Carolina) added a two point shot (61-58). Juan Fernandez (209-C-2002) got his side closer with a two-point shot (61-60) and then Guillent replied with a lay up (63-60), forcing Pablo Prigioni to call for a timeout with 30 seconds left. Luca Vildoza (191-G-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) then drew a three-shot foul and scored all three (63-63) to tie the game with 25 seconds on the clock. Venezuela used most of its posession before Gregory Vargas netted his two-point shot (65-63) with 1.1 seconds left and the victory was right there, but Redivo had other plans and after receiving the pass, he scored the winning shot. For Argentina, Juan Fernandez finished up with 14 points and 6 rebounds, Facundo Campazzo (180-PG-1991) added 12 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds and Luca Vildoza finished up with 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. For Venezuela, Michael Carrera scored 14 points and grabbed 6 boards, Heissler Guillent added 13 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists and Garly Sojo followed them with 12 points and 3 rebounds. "For us this means growth since we arrived to Spain", said the Venezuelan Senior National Team head coach, Argentinian Fernando Duro . "We have opted for a schedule that will enhance us and I believe we took one more step forward today. We couldn't close it and Argentina nailed it. We improved our rythm a little and we tried different alternatives in the rotation". Venezuela's next game will be against Spain in Madrid, Spain (August 4th) at the WiZink Center. |
| VTB UNITED LEAGUE |
| N.Novgorod signs Timofei Rudovskii - by Eurobasket News |
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BC Nizhny Novgorod (VTB United League) signed 18-year old American power forward Timofei Rudovskii (201cm-2004) for upcoming 2023-24 season. The last time (2020-2021) he played at Sierra Canyon () in the U.S. He has played previously professionally in USA and Russia (Russia 2004 U17 team). Rudovskii won Russian Junior League championship title in 2021. BC Nizhny Novgorod roster for 2023-24: Guards: Glenn Cosey Silas Melson Forwards: Andrey Vorontsevich Alexey Babushkin Timofei Rudovskii Center: Vladimir Ivlev |
| Avtodor adds Thornwell to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2017 he was drafted by Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) in second round (48th overall). He graduated from University of South Carolina and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Thornwell is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (ratiopharm Ulm), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans, Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Clippers and Orlando Magic), NBA G League (RGV Vipers) and NBA Summer League (Chicago Bulls). Thornwell was voted to SEC All-Defensive Team back in 2016 and 2017. Avtodor Saratov roster for 2023-24: Guards: Dominik Mavra Sindarius Thornwell Forward: Dusan Beslac Center: Rayshaun Hammonds Coach: Milenko Bogicevic |
| WILLIAM JONES CUP |
| Nick Evans beefs up Rain or Shine roster in Jones Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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It won't just be former Ateneo standout Ange Kouame bolstering the Rain or Shine crew in the 42nd William Jones Cup in Taipei. Nick Evans (210-F-1988, college: S.Indiana), a veteran American big man who had stints in Japan, Thailand, Colombia, and Lebanon, will banner the team's frontline along with Kouame, already a naturalized Philippine player, in the August 12-20 meet. 'When we saw the lineup of the teams competing, it's a strong competition. So management decided to bring in another import,' said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao in the PSA Forum on Tuesday, August 1. 'We will have Ange Kouame and Nick Evans, who's coming in maybe by Saturday or Sunday to join us.' Admitting his team lacks size, the presence of Evans and Kouame, who both stand at 6-foot-10, will definitely come in handy for the Elasto Painters, said Guiao. A total of nine teams will see action in this year's Jones Cup, which is returning after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Guaio said the national teams of Iran, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Taipei (Teams A and B) are among the expected contenders. The Japan U-20 team, a US team represented by the University of California-Irvine, and reigning Korean Basketball League (KBL) and East Asia Super League (EASL) champion Anyang KGC, bannered by former NBA player Omari Spellman (207-PF-1997, college: Villanova), round out the field. 'We'll see, maybe we'll be able to compete. [But] we'll represent the country the best way we can,' said Guiao, the former Gilas Pilipinas coach. Represented by Mighty Sports, the Philippines won two of the last four editions of the annual meet prior to the pandemic, including its last staging in 2019 behind a team backstopped by imports Eugene Phelps (198-F-1990, college: LBSU), Renaldo Balkman (201-F-1984, college: S.Carolina), and McKenzie Moore (198-G-1992, college: UTEP), along with Fil-Ams Jeremiah Gray (196-G-1996, college: Dominican, CA), Jason Brickman (183-G-1991, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Interperformances), and Roosevelt Adams (196-G-1998, college: Idaho Coll.). 'The tough thing about this is there's pressure because our previous teams, before the pandemic, were champions. But they had five imports,' said Guiao. 'So ours now, it's an organic team. There's a big difference between a team with five imports and an organic team like ours.' Courtesy of: rappler.com |
| WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES |
| World University Games: Brazil edge Lithuania, both head to the Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Lithuania - Brazil 78-84 Brazil overcame Lithuania 84-78 at the World University Games as both head to the Quarterfinals. Brazil won the first period 18-17, whilst the European side replied with a 24-21 rally in the second frame. Moreover, Brazil took control in the third quarter and erupted with a 21-9 surge to seal the win. Caio DE SOUZA stepped up with 21 points and Paulo Barbosa (189-G-2003) netted 19. Kristupas Zemaitis (192-G-1996) answered with 17points in the losing effort. |
| AfroBasket 2023: Guinea shock Angola, reach Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Angola - Guinea 69:71 Guinea shocked Angola 71-69 and reached Quarterfinals of the AfroBasket 2023. They grabbed a 17-15 lead after 10 minutes and led 3 points at the halftime. Angola bounced back with a 23-12 surge in the third quarter, however could not win the game. Guinea replied with a 26-16 rally in the last stanza to take the ticket to the Quarterfinals. Masseny Kaba (191-F-1998, college: UCF) top-scored for the winners with 26 points and 14 rebounds, whilst Aicha Mara (177-G/F-1996) netted 11. Cristina Matiquite (191-C-1992) answered with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Sara Caetano (172-SG-2003) notched 19. |
| AfroBasket 2023: Senegal head to the quarters beating Egypt - by Eurobasket News |
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Egypt - Senegal 60:71 Senegal overcame Egypt 71-60 in the 1/4 Finals of the AfroBasket 2023. They advanced to the Quarterfinals to face Cameroon next. Egypt started with a 24-18 run, whilst Senegal replied with a 20-11 rally in the second frame. Once again Egypt posted a 17-13 run, while Senegal needed a 20-8 rally to seal the ticket to the quarters. Fatou Diagne (193-C-1996, college: Houston) led the way with 17 points and Aya Traore (188-F-1983, college: Purdue) as well as Yacine Diop (178-G/F-1995, college: Louisville) notched 10 each. Raneem Elgedawy (193-F-1997, college: WKU) answered with 17 points in the losing effort and Nadine Sayed poured in 15. |
| AfroBasket 2023: Leia Dongue leads Mozambique into the Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Mozambique - Ivory Coast 70:48 Leia Dongue (185-F/C-1991) led Mozambique into the Quarterfinals of the AfroBasket 2023. She collected with 18 points and 13 rebounds as her team edged Ivory Coast 70:48. Mozambique dominated the start of the game and reached 21-7 run at the end of the first quarter. Ivory Coast managed to win the second frame 19-16, whilst Mozambique posted a 13-10 and 20-12 rallies in the second half. Silvia Veloso (170-G-1998, college: Cumberlands) nailed 11 points, whilst Chanaya Pinto (185-F-2000) and Ingvild Agostinho had 8 apiece. Edwige Djedjemel (188-C-1988) replied with 10 points in a loss and Djefarima Diawara (180-F-1994) produced 9. |
| AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U16 |
| Afrobasket.com All-FIBA African Championships U16 Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center |
Best Player:  Assitan Diarisso (2008) First Team Assitan Diarisso (2008) Tenin Diarra (2007)  Ana Servico (2007)  Injy Elghayesh (170-SG-2007) Khadiga Abouelghait (190-C-2007) Second Team Khadiga Abouelghait (190-C-2007) Suzane Dembele (2008) Couda Keita (2008)  Malak Chehidi (2008)  Modesta Anyango (2007) |
| ALBANIA |
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| ANDORRA |
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| ANGOLA |
| AfroBasket 2023: Guinea shock Angola, reach Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Angola - Guinea 69:71 Guinea shocked Angola 71-69 and reached Quarterfinals of the AfroBasket 2023. They grabbed a 17-15 lead after 10 minutes and led 3 points at the halftime. Angola bounced back with a 23-12 surge in the third quarter, however could not win the game. Guinea replied with a 26-16 rally in the last stanza to take the ticket to the Quarterfinals. Masseny Kaba (191-F-1998, college: UCF) top-scored for the winners with 26 points and 14 rebounds, whilst Aicha Mara (177-G/F-1996) netted 11. Cristina Matiquite (191-C-1992) answered with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Sara Caetano (172-SG-2003) notched 19. |
| ARMENIA |
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| AUSTRALIA |
| Maria Blazejewski (ex Ipswich F.) is a newcomer at Rheinland - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Blazejewski is a very experienced player. Thanks to her pro career she managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Latin America, Australia and of course North America) in seven different countries. She has played previously professionally in France (Champagne), Luxembourg (Etzella), Portugal (CAB Madeira and Vagos), Puerto Rico (Montaneras and Lady Cardinals), Czech Republic (Karlovy Vary) and Germany (Baskets Grunberg). Blazejewski graduated from Lake Superior State University in 2013 and it will be her eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| AUSTRIA |
| Division B. Bulgaria rally past Austria - by Eurobasket News |
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It may have cost them more sweat than it should have, but Bulgaria prevailed over Austria in a game between struggling teams. Bulgaria won : 59-54 The opening period saw some nice offenses played by the Bulgarians. The intensity was high, they gave a lot of pressure on the Austrian passing lanes and managed to take a lead on several fast breaks and at 15-6 after a Radina Ilieva (170-PG-2004) three the game seemed to become a breeze for Bulgaria. Truth turned out differently because play got sloppy, and turnovers were easier to find than points. Ilieva hit another three on a Ranya Aburya assist for 18-11. As Austria managed to slow down Bulgarias transition they found themselves getting back in to the game as Franca Rodhammer (173-G-2004) hit a jumper for 21-18 as time ran out. Bulgaria kept settling for outside jumpers and an Erin Foxhall (175-F-2003) three gave the Austrians the first lead of the game. It was a short one however as Ilieva set up Gergana Madankova (177-G-2006) for a layup for 26-25 and the Bulgarians managed to build a small gap again, going into the halftime break leading 37-32. Both teams kept each other on a short and Rodhammer hit a running jumper for 45-43 in the final seconds of the quarter. Bulgaria had managed to finally get the ball inside, setting up Ilyana Georgieva for some easy buckets, but after one solid well played offense there often were two or three with ill advised options that broke anything that could even look like momentum. Rodhammer opened the final stanza with two freethrows to draw even and both teams kept each other within four points. With 90 seconds left in regulation it was Sophie Baydanov (175-G-2003) who hit both freethrows to make it 54-54. A Bulgaria time out followed. After both teams missed out on making a score Ilieva went to the line to split two frieetrhows. Georgieva and Aburaya grabbed offensive boards and Ivana Boneva made the layup for 57-54 with the clock on 31.2 seconds. Time out Austria off course. The drawn up play for the three pointer was well executed but the Schwarzenecker corner three was short The ball went out of bounds and Austria took another time out for a baseline out of bounds. That resulted in a quick turnover and Austria had to stop the clock sending Aburaya to the line. She split both freebees to make it a four point game. Austria did get a shot of but that didn't even reach the rim and Austria sent Viktoria Ivanova to the line. She split the freebees for the final score. Leading scorers: Bulgaria: Ilyana Georgieva 14 points 10 rebounds; Radina Ilieva 10 points; Gergana Madankova 10 points; Austria: Lillian Schwarzenecker 17; Franca Rodhammer 12; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| BOSNIA |
| Tea Peric (ex Bolzano AV) agreed terms with Ragusa - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
Peric represented Bosnia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Sopron (Hungary) six years ago. Her stats at that event were 4 games: 3.0ppg, 4.3rpg. She is a very experienced player. Peric has played also professionally in Germany (Hannover), Croatia (Split) and Bosnia (Zrinjski and Play Off). She played in the final of Croatian Prva Liga in 2019. ZKK Ragusa Dubrovnik roster for 2023-24: Guards: Carmen Miloglav Ivana Ujevic Forwards: Iva Todoric Lea Hajdin Center: Tea Peric |
| BRAZIL |
| World University Games: China overcame Brazil to reach Semifinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Brazil - China 64-84 China overcame Brazil 84-64 to reach Semifinals of the World University Games. The Asian side grabbed a 24-21 lead and enjoyed a 15-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover, China won the third quarter 20-19 and closed the game with a final 17-13 rally. Jingyi Zhang (171-F-1998) top-scored for the winners with 27 points and Han Xu (193-C-2000) nailed 17. Julia Letty (165-G-2003) and Izabel Varejao (193-C) produced 10 points each in the losing effort. |
| BULGARIA |
| Division B. Bulgaria rally past Austria - by Eurobasket News |
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It may have cost them more sweat than it should have, but Bulgaria prevailed over Austria in a game between struggling teams. Bulgaria won : 59-54 The opening period saw some nice offenses played by the Bulgarians. The intensity was high, they gave a lot of pressure on the Austrian passing lanes and managed to take a lead on several fast breaks and at 15-6 after a Radina Ilieva (170-PG-2004) three the game seemed to become a breeze for Bulgaria. Truth turned out differently because play got sloppy, and turnovers were easier to find than points. Ilieva hit another three on a Ranya Aburya assist for 18-11. As Austria managed to slow down Bulgarias transition they found themselves getting back in to the game as Franca Rodhammer (173-G-2004) hit a jumper for 21-18 as time ran out. Bulgaria kept settling for outside jumpers and an Erin Foxhall (175-F-2003) three gave the Austrians the first lead of the game. It was a short one however as Ilieva set up Gergana Madankova (177-G-2006) for a layup for 26-25 and the Bulgarians managed to build a small gap again, going into the halftime break leading 37-32. Both teams kept each other on a short and Rodhammer hit a running jumper for 45-43 in the final seconds of the quarter. Bulgaria had managed to finally get the ball inside, setting up Ilyana Georgieva for some easy buckets, but after one solid well played offense there often were two or three with ill advised options that broke anything that could even look like momentum. Rodhammer opened the final stanza with two freethrows to draw even and both teams kept each other within four points. With 90 seconds left in regulation it was Sophie Baydanov (175-G-2003) who hit both freethrows to make it 54-54. A Bulgaria time out followed. After both teams missed out on making a score Ilieva went to the line to split two frieetrhows. Georgieva and Aburaya grabbed offensive boards and Ivana Boneva made the layup for 57-54 with the clock on 31.2 seconds. Time out Austria off course. The drawn up play for the three pointer was well executed but the Schwarzenecker corner three was short The ball went out of bounds and Austria took another time out for a baseline out of bounds. That resulted in a quick turnover and Austria had to stop the clock sending Aburaya to the line. She split both freebees to make it a four point game. Austria did get a shot of but that didn't even reach the rim and Austria sent Viktoria Ivanova to the line. She split the freebees for the final score. Leading scorers: Bulgaria: Ilyana Georgieva 14 points 10 rebounds; Radina Ilieva 10 points; Gergana Madankova 10 points; Austria: Lillian Schwarzenecker 17; Franca Rodhammer 12; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| CANADA |
| Jairis keep Konig for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played there last season. She managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 18 LF Endesa games she recorded 9.0ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.6apg. She also played for Flammes in French LFB where in 6 games she averaged 3.2ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.3apg. Konig also played 5 games in Eurocup where she had 10.4ppg, 2.4rpg, 2.0apg and 1.2spg. She has been also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Konig has regularly played for Canadian senior team since 2019 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2017. She represented Canada at the FIBA World Cup for Women in Sydney (Australia) last year. Her team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 7 games: 2.3ppg. Konig has played previously professionally in Belgium (Castors Braine) and Switzerland (Fribourg). She was voted to All-ACC Honorable Mention back in 2020. Konig graduated from North Carolina State University in 2020 and it will be her fourth season in pro basketball. |
| CHINA |
| World University Games: China overcame Brazil to reach Semifinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Brazil - China 64-84 China overcame Brazil 84-64 to reach Semifinals of the World University Games. The Asian side grabbed a 24-21 lead and enjoyed a 15-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover, China won the third quarter 20-19 and closed the game with a final 17-13 rally. Jingyi Zhang (171-F-1998) top-scored for the winners with 27 points and Han Xu (193-C-2000) nailed 17. Julia Letty (165-G-2003) and Izabel Varejao (193-C) produced 10 points each in the losing effort. |
| CROATIA |
| Tea Peric (ex Bolzano AV) agreed terms with Ragusa - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
Peric represented Bosnia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Sopron (Hungary) six years ago. Her stats at that event were 4 games: 3.0ppg, 4.3rpg. She is a very experienced player. Peric has played also professionally in Germany (Hannover), Croatia (Split) and Bosnia (Zrinjski and Play Off). She played in the final of Croatian Prva Liga in 2019. ZKK Ragusa Dubrovnik roster for 2023-24: Guards: Carmen Miloglav Ivana Ujevic Forwards: Iva Todoric Lea Hajdin Center: Tea Peric |
| FSV Rijeka inks Katarina Trehub - by Zeljko Zule |
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Flumen Sancti Viiti Rijeka (Premijer Liga) signed 25-year old Croatian center Katarina Trehub (192cm-1997) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Trehub played last season at KP Brno in ZBL league in Czech Republic. She managed to play in four leagues in three countries last year (!!!). In three Czech Republic games she had 6.3ppg, 6.7rpg and 1.3apg. Trehub also played for Benfica in Portuguese Liga Feminina where in four games she recorded 11.0ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.0apg. She also played 5 games in Eurocup where she averaged 5.6ppg and 4.8rpg. Trehub represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Eliat (Israel) six years ago. Trehub's team won Bronze and her stats at that event were 7 games: 3.7ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.0bpg. She has played previously professionally in Italy (Alperia Basket Club Bolzano, Valdarno and Moncalieri) and Croatia (Pula). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team won Italian Serie A2 Group North Regular Season in 2021. Trehub was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A2 Honorable Mention back in 2020. Flumen Sancti Viiti Rijeka roster for 2023-24: Guards: Laura Basek Nerea Brajac Ivona Kajfes Magdalena Jurcic Mia Ratkovic Viktorija Vidovic Forwards: Ivona Krakic Josipa Tuftan Dominika Sporcic Dorotea Brandic Center: Katarina Trehub Coach: Teddy Delac |
| CYPRUS |
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| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| World University Games: Japan cruise past Czech Republic to enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Japan - Czech Republic 88-63 Japan claimed the semifinal berth at the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu. Maho Hayashi (174-SG-2002) posted 13 points to pace the winners. Japan posted a 20-11 lead ten minutes into the game. They sank 28 points in the second period to boost the gap at 12-point mark. Japan followed with a massive 22-11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Yua Emura (160-G-2002), Mona Tateyama (177-SF-2002) and Minami Ikematsu (163-G-2001) delivered 11 points each for Japan. Isnelle Natabou (196-C-1999) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Czech Republic. |
| EGYPT |
| AfroBasket 2023: Senegal head to the quarters beating Egypt - by Eurobasket News |
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Egypt - Senegal 60:71 Senegal overcame Egypt 71-60 in the 1/4 Finals of the AfroBasket 2023. They advanced to the Quarterfinals to face Cameroon next. Egypt started with a 24-18 run, whilst Senegal replied with a 20-11 rally in the second frame. Once again Egypt posted a 17-13 run, while Senegal needed a 20-8 rally to seal the ticket to the quarters. Fatou Diagne (193-C-1996, college: Houston) led the way with 17 points and Aya Traore (188-F-1983, college: Purdue) as well as Yacine Diop (178-G/F-1995, college: Louisville) notched 10 each. Raneem Elgedawy (193-F-1997, college: WKU) answered with 17 points in the losing effort and Nadine Sayed poured in 15. |
| EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U20 |
| Stats Leaders (Women) |
| Division B. Norway rally past Iceland - by Eurobasket News |
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Norway took home the victory in an interesting battle of Nordic teams. As Norway stayed perfect and thus cemented their quest for the crown Iceland fell to 3-1. There seemed to be a little tension in the muscles of both teams as points were expensive in the opening phase. Both teams had unforced turnovers and each produced one or two airballs of their own. It was Tinna Aleksandersdottir who scored all of her teams first 8 points who connected on a three from the wing , to open the gap 4-7 just before halfway through the first period. Karyn Sanford (183-G-2003) brought the teams back together with a rainbow for 7-8. As Norway managed to win the quarter 10-8 they stepped through after the first break, opening a 15-8 lead after an Aurora Sorbye t free-throw. Agnes Svansdottir then scored the first basket for Iceland making it 15-10. But Iceland was no pushover and scored 9 of the next 13 points of the game to equal the score 19-19 going into the half time break they thought. But Selma Deisz drained a three as time ran out for 22-19. After the break it was Norway that dictated play. Not so much that they put the game away, but Iceland had huge troubles scoring. Eva Eliasdottir hit a three well after halfway through the quarter made it 28-24. A Hekla Nokkvadottir three as the clock expired made it a 2 point game again: 32-30. And that was quickly erased in the fourth as Sanford missed a three that did not appear in the play by play and Alexandersdottir equaled in the ensuing break. A 9-2 run to open the quarter inspired Iceland to take a time out and out of that intermezzo it was Svansdottir with a three. Mohammad answered with a threes on back to back offenses for Norway: 47-39 with some five minutes to go. Svansdottir hit a contested three for 49-42 Maria Mycklebust hit a big three after an alternating possession arrow situation for 52-42 at 2.42 from the end and that effectively sealed the victory for Norway. Time was too little for the Icelanders to make up for gap that had been created. The final signal came with 54-45 and like that Norway cemented their status as the best team from the Nordics in Craiova. Leading scorers: Norway: Karyn Sanford 12 points 11 rebounds 5 assists. Maria Myklebust (185-F-2003) 12 points; Synne Jacobsen (183-F-2003) 11 points 7 rebounds. Fatima Mohammad (170-G-2003) 11 points 5 rebounds. Iceland: Tine Alexandersdottir 21 points; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Bulgaria rally past Austria - by Eurobasket News |
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It may have cost them more sweat than it should have, but Bulgaria prevailed over Austria in a game between struggling teams. Bulgaria won : 59-54 The opening period saw some nice offenses played by the Bulgarians. The intensity was high, they gave a lot of pressure on the Austrian passing lanes and managed to take a lead on several fast breaks and at 15-6 after a Radina Ilieva (170-PG-2004) three the game seemed to become a breeze for Bulgaria. Truth turned out differently because play got sloppy, and turnovers were easier to find than points. Ilieva hit another three on a Ranya Aburya assist for 18-11. As Austria managed to slow down Bulgarias transition they found themselves getting back in to the game as Franca Rodhammer (173-G-2004) hit a jumper for 21-18 as time ran out. Bulgaria kept settling for outside jumpers and an Erin Foxhall (175-F-2003) three gave the Austrians the first lead of the game. It was a short one however as Ilieva set up Gergana Madankova (177-G-2006) for a layup for 26-25 and the Bulgarians managed to build a small gap again, going into the halftime break leading 37-32. Both teams kept each other on a short and Rodhammer hit a running jumper for 45-43 in the final seconds of the quarter. Bulgaria had managed to finally get the ball inside, setting up Ilyana Georgieva for some easy buckets, but after one solid well played offense there often were two or three with ill advised options that broke anything that could even look like momentum. Rodhammer opened the final stanza with two freethrows to draw even and both teams kept each other within four points. With 90 seconds left in regulation it was Sophie Baydanov (175-G-2003) who hit both freethrows to make it 54-54. A Bulgaria time out followed. After both teams missed out on making a score Ilieva went to the line to split two frieetrhows. Georgieva and Aburaya grabbed offensive boards and Ivana Boneva made the layup for 57-54 with the clock on 31.2 seconds. Time out Austria off course. The drawn up play for the three pointer was well executed but the Schwarzenecker corner three was short The ball went out of bounds and Austria took another time out for a baseline out of bounds. That resulted in a quick turnover and Austria had to stop the clock sending Aburaya to the line. She split both freebees to make it a four point game. Austria did get a shot of but that didn't even reach the rim and Austria sent Viktoria Ivanova to the line. She split the freebees for the final score. Leading scorers: Bulgaria: Ilyana Georgieva 14 points 10 rebounds; Radina Ilieva 10 points; Gergana Madankova 10 points; Austria: Lillian Schwarzenecker 17; Franca Rodhammer 12; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Round of 16 is set in Lithuania - by Eurobasket News |
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France - Hungary 73-54 France registered the third straight win at the championship. les Bleus posted a 43-22 halftime lead. Hungary pulled within 9 points at the final intermission. But France responded with a 22-12 rally in the fourth term to seal the win. Carla Leite (175-PG-2004) recorded 18 points, while Sara Roumy (180-SG-2003) added 14 points for France. Zsuzsanna Sitku (195-F-2003) answered with 12 points for Hungary. Italy - Belgium 76-68 Italy rallied past Belgium to secure the second win in Group D. Italy built a 40-29 halftime lead. Belgium narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Matilde Villa (172-SG-2004, agency: Players Group) came up with 22 points for the Azzurri. Julia Franquin (186-PF-2003, agency: LBM Management) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds for Belgium. Portugal - Israel 74-81 Israel outscored Portugal for 2-1 record in Lithuania. Israel registered a 36-30 halftime advantage. Israel used a 23-12 rally in the third period to stretch the margin at 17-point mark. Portugal unloaded 32 points in the fourth quarter but came up short of win at the end. Dorian Dahan (182-F-2004, agency: 2Talent Sports Management) tallied 17 points, while Emma Rinat (180-G-2003) added 14 points in the victory. Ines Bettencourt (175-G-2004) replied with 19 points for Portugal. Latvia - Turkey 67-56 Latvia rallied past Turkey to finish atop of Group D. The Baltic team ensured a 36-26 halftime lead. They held Turkey to just 11 points in the fourth period to race to the victory. Vanesa Jasa (180-SF-2003) stepped up with 23 points, while Enija Viksne (178-G-2004) contributed 22 points for Latvia. Berfin Sertoglu (171-PG-2004) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Turkey. Lithuania - Finland 48-79 Finland stunned hosting Lithuania for the first win in Group B. Finland jumped off to a comfortable 43-26 halftime lead. They held the home side to just 22 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Elina Aarnisalo (177-G-2005) accounted for 16 points for Finland. Audrone Zdaneviciute (166-PG-2003) netted 18 points in the loss. Sweden - Montenegro 51-63 Montenegro opened win count in Lithuania. They upset Sweden in Group D action. Montenegro recorded a 31-19 halftime advantage. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Nikolina Ilic (180-PF-2003) banked in 17 points for Montenegro. Emilia Forss (184-F-2004) tossed in 13 points for Sweden. Serbia - Czech Republic 61-93 Czech Republic crushed Serbia for the first win in Group A. Serbia though clinched the top position in the ladder despite the loss. Czech Republic accumulated a comfortable 49-31 halftime lead. They sank 44 points in the second half to march to the win. Eliska Kubickova (174-SG-2003) posted 18 points, while Eliska Brejchova (181-SG-2003) added 14 points for the winners. Andjela Marojevic (175-G/F-2004) answered with 14 points for Serbia. Spain - Poland 98-52 Spain coasted past Poland to seal the third straight win in Lithuania. Spain piled up a 46-23 halftime advantage. They followed with a 27-7 surge in the third term to take a decisive lead. Marta Morales (185-F-2003) finished with 17 points, while Elena Rodriguez (188-SG-2003) added 12 points for Spain. Nicola Batura (183-PF-2004, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) tallied 10 points and 11 rebounds for Poland. |
| FRANCE |
| Carolina signs Jill Townsend, ex Champagne - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Townsend has played also professionally in Germany (Osnabrueck). Her team won WCC Tournament in 2018 and 2021. She was also voted All-WCC Player of the Year back in 2020. Townsend graduated from Gonzaga University in 2021 and it will be her third season as a professional player. |
| GERMANY |
| Maria Blazejewski (ex Ipswich F.) is a newcomer at Rheinland - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Blazejewski is a very experienced player. Thanks to her pro career she managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Latin America, Australia and of course North America) in seven different countries. She has played previously professionally in France (Champagne), Luxembourg (Etzella), Portugal (CAB Madeira and Vagos), Puerto Rico (Montaneras and Lady Cardinals), Czech Republic (Karlovy Vary) and Germany (Baskets Grunberg). Blazejewski graduated from Lake Superior State University in 2013 and it will be her eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| Freiburg inks Annika Soltau - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She represented Germany at the FIBA World Cup U19 for Women in Spain this year. Her team won Gold and her stats at that event were 5 games: 12.4ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.2apg, 1.0spg, Blocks-1 (3.4bpg), FGP: 48.9%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 54.5%. Soltau just graduated from University of Washington and it will be her first season as a professional player. She won German DBBL championship title in 2023. Eisvogel USC Freiburg roster for 2023-24: Guard: Luisa Nufer Forwards: Emilly Kapitza Annika Soltau Center: Mirna Paunovic |
| GUINEA |
| AfroBasket 2023: Guinea shock Angola, reach Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Angola - Guinea 69:71 Guinea shocked Angola 71-69 and reached Quarterfinals of the AfroBasket 2023. They grabbed a 17-15 lead after 10 minutes and led 3 points at the halftime. Angola bounced back with a 23-12 surge in the third quarter, however could not win the game. Guinea replied with a 26-16 rally in the last stanza to take the ticket to the Quarterfinals. Masseny Kaba (191-F-1998, college: UCF) top-scored for the winners with 26 points and 14 rebounds, whilst Aicha Mara (177-G/F-1996) netted 11. Cristina Matiquite (191-C-1992) answered with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Sara Caetano (172-SG-2003) notched 19. |
| ICELAND |
| Tindastoll signs Anika Hjalmarsdottir - by Eurobasket News | |
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U.M.F. Tindastoll (D1) signed 25-year old forward Anika Hjalmarsdottir (176cm-1997) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Hjalmarsdottir has played for the last three years at IR Reykjavik. In 26 Subway League games she had 7.5ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.5apg and 1.0spg last season. She has played previously for Fjolnir. Hjalmarsdottir played in the final of Icelandic D1 in 2018 and 2019. |
| Division B. Norway rally past Iceland - by Eurobasket News |
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Norway took home the victory in an interesting battle of Nordic teams. As Norway stayed perfect and thus cemented their quest for the crown Iceland fell to 3-1. There seemed to be a little tension in the muscles of both teams as points were expensive in the opening phase. Both teams had unforced turnovers and each produced one or two airballs of their own. It was Tinna Aleksandersdottir who scored all of her teams first 8 points who connected on a three from the wing , to open the gap 4-7 just before halfway through the first period. Karyn Sanford (183-G-2003) brought the teams back together with a rainbow for 7-8. As Norway managed to win the quarter 10-8 they stepped through after the first break, opening a 15-8 lead after an Aurora Sorbye t free-throw. Agnes Svansdottir then scored the first basket for Iceland making it 15-10. But Iceland was no pushover and scored 9 of the next 13 points of the game to equal the score 19-19 going into the half time break they thought. But Selma Deisz drained a three as time ran out for 22-19. After the break it was Norway that dictated play. Not so much that they put the game away, but Iceland had huge troubles scoring. Eva Eliasdottir hit a three well after halfway through the quarter made it 28-24. A Hekla Nokkvadottir three as the clock expired made it a 2 point game again: 32-30. And that was quickly erased in the fourth as Sanford missed a three that did not appear in the play by play and Alexandersdottir equaled in the ensuing break. A 9-2 run to open the quarter inspired Iceland to take a time out and out of that intermezzo it was Svansdottir with a three. Mohammad answered with a threes on back to back offenses for Norway: 47-39 with some five minutes to go. Svansdottir hit a contested three for 49-42 Maria Mycklebust hit a big three after an alternating possession arrow situation for 52-42 at 2.42 from the end and that effectively sealed the victory for Norway. Time was too little for the Icelanders to make up for gap that had been created. The final signal came with 54-45 and like that Norway cemented their status as the best team from the Nordics in Craiova. Leading scorers: Norway: Karyn Sanford 12 points 11 rebounds 5 assists. Maria Myklebust (185-F-2003) 12 points; Synne Jacobsen (183-F-2003) 11 points 7 rebounds. Fatima Mohammad (170-G-2003) 11 points 5 rebounds. Iceland: Tine Alexandersdottir 21 points; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| ITALY |
| Giulia Sorrentino signs at Roseto - by Eurobasket News |
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Aran Cucine Panthers Roseto (Serie A2) landed 24-year old 175cm guard Giulia Sorrentino, agency: SLN for new season. Sorrentino played most recently at Della Fiore Broni. In 17 Serie A2 games she averaged 6.6ppg and 1.0rpg last season. She also played for Dondi Multistore Vigarano that season where in 8 Serie A2 games she had 13.8ppg, 2.9rpg and 2.1apg. Sorrentino has played previously for five other teams: Chieti, Cagliari, Civitanova, NPL Dike and Nico Basket. Among many awards she was voted Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A2 Domestic Player of the Year back in 2020. Aran Cucine Panthers Roseto roster for 2023-24: Guards: Giulia Sorrentino Giulia Cecili Forward: Liliana Miccio Center: Alexandrine Fegue |
| Gobbo re-signs at Ponzano - by Eurobasket News | |
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Schiavon Ponzano Basket Veneto (Serie A2) confirmed in their roster 25-year old forward Claudia Gobbo (180cm-1998) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Gobbo has played there for the last two seasons. She has played previously professionally also in Spain (Lima-Horta). |
| IVORY COAST |
| AfroBasket 2023: Leia Dongue leads Mozambique into the Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Mozambique - Ivory Coast 70:48 Leia Dongue (185-F/C-1991) led Mozambique into the Quarterfinals of the AfroBasket 2023. She collected with 18 points and 13 rebounds as her team edged Ivory Coast 70:48. Mozambique dominated the start of the game and reached 21-7 run at the end of the first quarter. Ivory Coast managed to win the second frame 19-16, whilst Mozambique posted a 13-10 and 20-12 rallies in the second half. Silvia Veloso (170-G-1998, college: Cumberlands) nailed 11 points, whilst Chanaya Pinto (185-F-2000) and Ingvild Agostinho had 8 apiece. Edwige Djedjemel (188-C-1988) replied with 10 points in a loss and Djefarima Diawara (180-F-1994) produced 9. |
| JAPAN |
| World University Games: Japan cruise past Czech Republic to enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Japan - Czech Republic 88-63 Japan claimed the semifinal berth at the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu. Maho Hayashi (174-SG-2002) posted 13 points to pace the winners. Japan posted a 20-11 lead ten minutes into the game. They sank 28 points in the second period to boost the gap at 12-point mark. Japan followed with a massive 22-11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Yua Emura (160-G-2002), Mona Tateyama (177-SF-2002) and Minami Ikematsu (163-G-2001) delivered 11 points each for Japan. Isnelle Natabou (196-C-1999) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Czech Republic. |
| KOSOVO |
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| MALAYSIA |
| Negeri Sembilan Matrix win MBL Invitational Cup 2023! - by Eurobasket News |
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Negeri Sembilan Matrix have won the MBL Invitational Cup 2023 as they finished with a perfect 4-0 record. In the last game they edged Hillcrest Grays 61-51. Fook Yee Yap (174-F-1993) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Phei Ling Lee (170-F-1996) nailed 10. Chiau Eugene delivered 9 and Phei Magdelene scored 8. Li Wen Tan answered with 11 points in the losing effort.
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| MALTA |
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| MEXICO |
| LA Sparks sign Evina Westbrook, ex Libertadoras - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Last year (six years after she left the college) she was drafted by Seattle Storm (WNBA) in second round (21st overall). The former University of Connecticut standout is in her ninth season in pro basketball. Westbrook has played also professionally for other WNBA teams like other teamsWashington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx. Her team won Big East Tournament in 2021 and 2022. She was voted to SEC All-Freshman Team back in 2018. |
| Lublin adds Fluker to their roster, ex Adelitas - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Fluker has played also professionally in Greece (PAOK Thessaloniki), Israel and Slovakia (Young Angels). she was also voted All-Big West Player of the Year back in 2017 and 2018. Her team was regular season runner-up in Big West in 2019. She graduated from California State University Northridge in 2019 and it will be her fifth season as a professional player. |
| LNBPF Round 4 of Semi-Finals. Adelitas advance into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Halcones - Fuerza Regia 80-79 Halcones made 19-of-22 charity shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American Lauren Manis (185-1998, college: Holy Cross) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds. Russian forward Julia Gladkova (185-1994) contributed with 23 points and 5 rebounds (made all of her seven free throws) for the winners. Brazilian forward Damiris Dantas (191-1992) replied with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and American guard Kenisha Bell (175-1994, college: Minnesota) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Fuerza Regia. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Halcones: L.Manis 29+11reb, J.Gladkova 23+5reb+3ast, R.Silva 11+2reb+5ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 8+9reb+4ast, A.Bulgak 6+9reb+2ast, G.Erika 3+1reb Fuerza Regia: D.Pitts 19+4reb+1ast, K.Bell 15+5reb+6ast, K.Charles 14+6reb+4ast, D.Dantas 13+8reb+9ast, R.Perez 8+1reb+4ast, A.Nyingifa 7+4reb Astros - Adelitas 67-68 The game was dominated by American players. Forward Crystal Bradford (183-1993, college: CMU) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Tanaya Atkinson (183-1996, college: Temple) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Center Jewel Tunstull (190-1992, college: Northeastern) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) added 18 points (made all of her eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Adelitas: C.Bradford 19+12reb+1ast, T.Atkinson 14+5reb+3ast, D.Adams 13+1reb+2ast, H.Peters 8+6reb+2ast, C.Rosten 6+7reb, M.Ortiz 4+3reb+5ast Astros: B.McCarty-Williams 18+3reb+3ast, J.Tunstull 17+11reb+2ast, A.Rembiszewska 11+2reb+2ast, B.Silva 8+2reb+3ast, J.Adams 8+9reb+2ast, C.Ramos 4+7reb+2ast |
| MOLDOVA |
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| MOZAMBIQUE |
| AfroBasket 2023: Leia Dongue leads Mozambique into the Quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Mozambique - Ivory Coast 70:48 Leia Dongue (185-F/C-1991) led Mozambique into the Quarterfinals of the AfroBasket 2023. She collected with 18 points and 13 rebounds as her team edged Ivory Coast 70:48. Mozambique dominated the start of the game and reached 21-7 run at the end of the first quarter. Ivory Coast managed to win the second frame 19-16, whilst Mozambique posted a 13-10 and 20-12 rallies in the second half. Silvia Veloso (170-G-1998, college: Cumberlands) nailed 11 points, whilst Chanaya Pinto (185-F-2000) and Ingvild Agostinho had 8 apiece. Edwige Djedjemel (188-C-1988) replied with 10 points in a loss and Djefarima Diawara (180-F-1994) produced 9. |
| NCAA1 |
| Ula Chamberlin commits to Oregon - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Chamberlin played also at Weber State University in 2019-2021. She graduated South Medford High School (Medford, OR) in 2019. University of Oregon roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ula Chamberlin Kennedi Williams Peyton Scott Priscilla Williams Coach: Kelly Graves |
| NORWAY |
| Division B. Norway rally past Iceland - by Eurobasket News |
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Norway took home the victory in an interesting battle of Nordic teams. As Norway stayed perfect and thus cemented their quest for the crown Iceland fell to 3-1. There seemed to be a little tension in the muscles of both teams as points were expensive in the opening phase. Both teams had unforced turnovers and each produced one or two airballs of their own. It was Tinna Aleksandersdottir who scored all of her teams first 8 points who connected on a three from the wing , to open the gap 4-7 just before halfway through the first period. Karyn Sanford (183-G-2003) brought the teams back together with a rainbow for 7-8. As Norway managed to win the quarter 10-8 they stepped through after the first break, opening a 15-8 lead after an Aurora Sorbye t free-throw. Agnes Svansdottir then scored the first basket for Iceland making it 15-10. But Iceland was no pushover and scored 9 of the next 13 points of the game to equal the score 19-19 going into the half time break they thought. But Selma Deisz drained a three as time ran out for 22-19. After the break it was Norway that dictated play. Not so much that they put the game away, but Iceland had huge troubles scoring. Eva Eliasdottir hit a three well after halfway through the quarter made it 28-24. A Hekla Nokkvadottir three as the clock expired made it a 2 point game again: 32-30. And that was quickly erased in the fourth as Sanford missed a three that did not appear in the play by play and Alexandersdottir equaled in the ensuing break. A 9-2 run to open the quarter inspired Iceland to take a time out and out of that intermezzo it was Svansdottir with a three. Mohammad answered with a threes on back to back offenses for Norway: 47-39 with some five minutes to go. Svansdottir hit a contested three for 49-42 Maria Mycklebust hit a big three after an alternating possession arrow situation for 52-42 at 2.42 from the end and that effectively sealed the victory for Norway. Time was too little for the Icelanders to make up for gap that had been created. The final signal came with 54-45 and like that Norway cemented their status as the best team from the Nordics in Craiova. Leading scorers: Norway: Karyn Sanford 12 points 11 rebounds 5 assists. Maria Myklebust (185-F-2003) 12 points; Synne Jacobsen (183-F-2003) 11 points 7 rebounds. Fatima Mohammad (170-G-2003) 11 points 5 rebounds. Iceland: Tine Alexandersdottir 21 points; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| POLAND |
| Lublin adds Fluker to their roster, ex Adelitas - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Fluker has played also professionally in Greece (PAOK Thessaloniki), Israel and Slovakia (Young Angels). she was also voted All-Big West Player of the Year back in 2017 and 2018. Her team was regular season runner-up in Big West in 2019. She graduated from California State University Northridge in 2019 and it will be her fifth season as a professional player. |
| PUERTO RICO |
| Carolina signs Jill Townsend, ex Champagne - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Townsend has played also professionally in Germany (Osnabrueck). Her team won WCC Tournament in 2018 and 2021. She was also voted All-WCC Player of the Year back in 2020. Townsend graduated from Gonzaga University in 2021 and it will be her third season as a professional player. |
| Lewis' pro career starts at Hatillo - by Eurobasket News | ||
She started her college career at Missouri State University (NCAA). Then she moved to Alabama A&M University (NCAA). Lewis' high school career she had spent at Omaha North in Omaha, NE. So her pro career will start in Puerto Rico. |
| Stafford inks at Hatillo at the beginning of her pro career - by Eurobasket News | |||
Stafford started her college career at East Tennessee State University (NCAA) where she played three seasons. Then she moved to Utah State University (NCAA). Her high school career she had spent at Lawrence in Lawrence, KS. Of course it will be her first season in professional basketball. |
| SENEGAL |
| AfroBasket 2023: Senegal head to the quarters beating Egypt - by Eurobasket News |
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Egypt - Senegal 60:71 Senegal overcame Egypt 71-60 in the 1/4 Finals of the AfroBasket 2023. They advanced to the Quarterfinals to face Cameroon next. Egypt started with a 24-18 run, whilst Senegal replied with a 20-11 rally in the second frame. Once again Egypt posted a 17-13 run, while Senegal needed a 20-8 rally to seal the ticket to the quarters. Fatou Diagne (193-C-1996, college: Houston) led the way with 17 points and Aya Traore (188-F-1983, college: Purdue) as well as Yacine Diop (178-G/F-1995, college: Louisville) notched 10 each. Raneem Elgedawy (193-F-1997, college: WKU) answered with 17 points in the losing effort and Nadine Sayed poured in 15. |
| SERBIA |
| Andrea Markovic signs at Duga - by Zeljko Zule |
| ZKK Duga Sabac (1 ZLS) landed 16-year old Andrea Markovic for upcoming season. Markovic played most recently at Zeleznicar in the 3 ZLS. |
| SOUTH AFRICA |
| Afrobasket.com All-South African WBNL Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center |
Finals MVP:  Corinne Moussi of WC MountaineersPlayer of the Year: Corinne Moussi of WC MountaineersFirst Team Corinne Moussi of WC Mountaineers Pumla Sathula (175-G/F-1984) of Tshwane S. Danja Lunnemann of Soweto P. Mamotsoari Mofokeng of NC Zebras Lufuno Mutungutungu of Limpopo P.Second Team  Fadzai Mabasa (170-F/G-1983) of Tshwane S. Talita Memani of WC Mountaineers Siphiwe Chitlango of Soweto P. Rachel Ngona of M.Rhinos Keatlegile Ramorwesi of EC Windbreakers |
| SPAIN |
| Jairis keep Konig for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played there last season. She managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 18 LF Endesa games she recorded 9.0ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.6apg. She also played for Flammes in French LFB where in 6 games she averaged 3.2ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.3apg. Konig also played 5 games in Eurocup where she had 10.4ppg, 2.4rpg, 2.0apg and 1.2spg. She has been also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Konig has regularly played for Canadian senior team since 2019 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2017. She represented Canada at the FIBA World Cup for Women in Sydney (Australia) last year. Her team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 7 games: 2.3ppg. Konig has played previously professionally in Belgium (Castors Braine) and Switzerland (Fribourg). She was voted to All-ACC Honorable Mention back in 2020. Konig graduated from North Carolina State University in 2020 and it will be her fourth season in pro basketball. |
| Liste re-signs at Arxil - by Eurobasket News | |
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C.B. Arxil Pontevedra (LF2) confirmed in their roster 19-year old Nerea Liste (2003) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Liste has played there for the last two seasons. 2022-23 was a great year as she was named to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. She has played previously for Rosalia. |
| Girona lands Marta Canella - by Eurobasket News |
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Spar Citylift Girona (LF Endesa) landed 28-year old international 178cm guard Marta Canella for new season. Canella has played for the last four years at Barca CBS. In 34 LF Endesa games she averaged 9.0ppg, 4.4rpg, 3.4apg and 1.4spg last season. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. Canella also represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lanzarote (Spain) eight years ago. Her team won Gold and her stats at that event were 7 games: 2.1ppg, 1.3apg. She has played previously for two other teams: Celta Zorka and Patatas Hijolusa. Canella's team won Spanish LF Challenge Regular Season in 2022. |
| Joventut lands Deva Bermejo - by Eurobasket News |
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Joventut Badalona (LF Challenge) landed 19-year old 166cm point guard Deva Bermejo for new season. Bermejo played most recently at Barca CBS in Spanish LF Endesa. In 5 games she averaged just 2.0ppg last season. LF Challenge will be definitely a better match and she can see more playing time. She also played for Viladecans (LF2) where in 23 games she had 8.3ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.5apg and 2.4spg (in top 4). Bermejo helped them to make it to the semifinals. She represented Spain at the FIBA World Cup U19 for Women in Spain this year. Her team won Silver and her stats at that event were 7 games: 6.1ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.3apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 38.5%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 50.0%. Bermejo has played previously for Sant Adria. Bermejo's team won Spanish LF Challenge Regular Season in 2022. Joventut Badalona roster for 2023-24: Guard: Deva Bermejo Forwards: Maria Davydova Mariona Teixido Marina Avinoa Center: Gnere Dembele |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Riva tabs Kiara Bell - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Last season she was part of University of Maryland in NCAA and on 29 games she recorded 11.0ppg and 8.6rpg. This will be her first season in pro basketball. Her team made it to the AEC Tournament Semifinals in 2023. Bell was voted to All-AEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. She played also for Long Island University for 4 years. |
| URUGUAY |
| Miculka's double-double lands her (Second Stage) Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds, while her team outclassed Aguada (#2, 2-2) with 27-point margin 83-56. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Malvin to consolidate first place in the Uruguayan Liga Femenina. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Malvin already had a very good start winning all 4 without losing a single one. In the team's last game Miculka had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range. She turned to be Malvin's top player in her first season with the team. Miculka has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (8th best: 13.7ppg). Second best performed player last round was Julieta Sienra (161-PG-2003) of Yale. She is Argentinian guard in her first season at Yale. In the last game Sienra recorded impressive 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Bad luck as Yale was edged by D.Sporting (2-2) 71-67. 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. Sienra is a newcomer at Yale and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.2ppg (#4). Her other stats are also decent: 5.9rpg and 4.5apg. Third place about best performers goes to Abril Ramirez (167-SF-2000) of Hebraica (#6). Ramirez got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. She went also for eleven rebounds . Despite Ramirez's great performance Hebraica lost 63-70 to 25 de Agosto (1-3). But her team cannot count on just a single shooter as she also needs help of the other teammates. Hebraica can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 1-3 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Ramirez has individually a great season in Uruguay. After 12 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.6ppg (6th best) and assists with 3.9apg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Catalina Pereira (176-F/G-2004) of 25 de Agosto - 26 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Rocio Mott (169-F-1992) of Urunday - 13 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Carolina Fernandez (186-G-2003) of Malvin - 17 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists 7. Karina Acosta (F-1986) of Juventud - 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Candela Foresto (163-G-1999) of 25 de Agosto - 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Joaquina Gregorio (168-G-2001) of D.Sporting - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Sabrina Molina (179-PF-1998) of 25 de Agosto - 11 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| WNBA |
| LA Sparks sign Evina Westbrook, ex Libertadoras - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Last year (six years after she left the college) she was drafted by Seattle Storm (WNBA) in second round (21st overall). The former University of Connecticut standout is in her ninth season in pro basketball. Westbrook has played also professionally for other WNBA teams like other teamsWashington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx. Her team won Big East Tournament in 2021 and 2022. She was voted to SEC All-Freshman Team back in 2018. |
| WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES |
| World University Games: Japan cruise past Czech Republic to enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Japan - Czech Republic 88-63 Japan claimed the semifinal berth at the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu. Maho Hayashi (174-SG-2002) posted 13 points to pace the winners. Japan posted a 20-11 lead ten minutes into the game. They sank 28 points in the second period to boost the gap at 12-point mark. Japan followed with a massive 22-11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Yua Emura (160-G-2002), Mona Tateyama (177-SF-2002) and Minami Ikematsu (163-G-2001) delivered 11 points each for Japan. Isnelle Natabou (196-C-1999) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Czech Republic. |
| World University Games: China overcame Brazil to reach Semifinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Brazil - China 64-84 China overcame Brazil 84-64 to reach Semifinals of the World University Games. The Asian side grabbed a 24-21 lead and enjoyed a 15-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover, China won the third quarter 20-19 and closed the game with a final 17-13 rally. Jingyi Zhang (171-F-1998) top-scored for the winners with 27 points and Han Xu (193-C-2000) nailed 17. Julia Letty (165-G-2003) and Izabel Varejao (193-C) produced 10 points each in the losing effort. |
| WPBA |
| Round 8: Wolves are defeated by Royals - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Wolves (6-2) in Alameda on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by fifth ranked Royals (4-4) 101-79. Royals shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 62.5 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Cambodian Mariah Cooks (185-1994, college: WSU) who helped to win the game recording 47 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and guard Jasmine Guinn (168-1995) who added 17 points during the contest. Guard Rebecca Harris (173-1986, college: Illinois, agency: LBM Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Royals moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Phoenix. Wolves at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. They share it with Swish and Blaze. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Swish (6-2) against sixth ranked Reign (3-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Swish was defeated by Reign in a tough game in Hayward 71-76. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Swish. The winners were led by swingman Mo Bennett (177-1990, college: Georgia Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and Jessica Wilson supported her with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds by guard Alexsis Brown (170, college: CSU Maritime) did not help to save the game for Swish. Reign maintains sixth position with 3-5 record, which they share with Riptide. Defending champion Swish still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Wolves and Blaze. The game between Top Four teams took place in . Third ranked host Blaze (6-2) smashed 4th ranked Phoenix (4-4) 103-70. The best player for the winners was Doris Jones who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Iya Holley-Reid produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Blaze have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Wolves and Swish. Loser Phoenix keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Royals. In the last game of round 8 Riptide won against Valkyrie on the opponent's court 84-76. The most impressive stats of the last round was 9 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by Kayla Moutry of Riptide.
Wolves - Royals 79-101 The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Wolves (6-2) in Alameda on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by fifth ranked Royals (4-4) 101-79. Royals shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 62.5 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Cambodian Mariah Cooks (185-1994, college: WSU) who helped to win the game recording 47 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and guard Jasmine Guinn (168-1995) who added 17 points during the contest. Guard Rebecca Harris (173-1986, college: Illinois, agency: LBM Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Hannah Langhi (188, college: Cent Arkansas) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Royals moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Phoenix. Wolves at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. They share it with Swish and Blaze. Top scorers: Wolves: H.Langhi 20+8reb+1ast, R.Harris 17+10reb+2ast, F.Amen-Ra 14+6reb+4ast, B.Raevaughn 12+5reb+3ast, J.Jackson 12+6reb+4ast, M.Hall 4+3reb Royals: M.Cooks 47+8reb+1ast, G.Jasmine 17+4reb+2ast, B.Moore 15+6reb+1ast, H.Ashley 12+5reb, C.Nicolette 10+2reb+7ast, S.Dominique 0 Blaze - Phoenix 103-70 The game between Top Four teams took place in . Third ranked host Blaze (6-2) smashed 4th ranked Phoenix (4-4) 103-70. Blaze dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 40. The best player for the winners was Doris Jones (175-1998, college: UCSB) who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Nigerian-American power forward Oderah Chidom (193-1995, college: Duke) chipped in 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. Four Blaze players scored in double figures. Iya Holley-Reid produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and forward Aquira Decosta (185-2000, college: Sacramento St.) added 15 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the guests. Blaze have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Wolves and Swish. Loser Phoenix keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Royals. Top scorers: Phoenix: H.Iya 21+11reb+1ast, A.Decosta 15+13reb, D.Moore 12+2reb+2ast, M.Glass 6+6reb+1ast, R.Friauf 6+5reb, K.Seuvahnia 5+4reb Blaze: D.Jones 31+10reb+2ast, A.Li 18+5reb+5ast, O.Chidom 18+8reb+4ast, J.Young 13+5reb+3ast, D.Jackson 8+1reb, J.Subasic 8+10reb Reign - Swish 76-71 Very important is a road loss of second ranked Swish (6-2) against sixth ranked Reign (3-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Swish was defeated by Reign in a tough game in Hayward 71-76. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Swish. The winners were led by swingman Mo Bennett (177-1990, college: Georgia Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and swingman Jessica Wilson supported her with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds by guard Alexsis Brown (170, college: CSU Maritime) did not help to save the game for Swish. Swingman Madison Michelis (180, college: Menlo) added 15 points and 14 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Reign maintains sixth position with 3-5 record, which they share with Riptide. Defending champion Swish still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Wolves and Blaze. Top scorers: Swish: M.Michelis 21+14reb+2ast, B.Nicol 16+5reb+1ast, M.Madison 15+14reb+3ast, M.Jenele 13+2reb, A.Raquel 6+5reb+6ast, Reign: K.Hanlon 16+1reb+1ast, M.Bennett 16+14reb+1ast, W.Jessica 14+9reb+2ast, J.Denean 13+6reb+1ast, T.Johnson 9+5reb+2ast, A.Johnson 8+4reb+1ast Valkyrie - Riptide 76-84 The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Valkyrie's (0-8) home loss to seventh ranked Riptide (3-5) 76-84 on Saturday. Riptide dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Valkyrie's 32. They outrebounded Valkyrie 48-17 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Trinitee Cannon who scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Kayla Moutry (175-1999, college: Tulsa) chipped in 9 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Four Riptide players scored in double figures. Guard Brooke Panfili (168, college: Sacramento St.) produced 19 points and swingman Vivian Woo (170-2000, college: Menlo) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Riptide moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Reign. Loser Valkyrie still closes the standings with eight games lost. Top scorers: Valkyrie: B.Panfili 19+4reb+1ast, V.Woo 13+2reb+4ast, A.Warny 8+3reb, K.Davis 6+5reb+1ast, G.Mahinay 4+2reb+2ast, H.Silkquoiah 4+1reb Riptide: S.Young 23+1reb+2ast, C.Trinitee 19+9reb+3ast, J.Woo 16+8reb, S.Holly 12+9reb+4ast, K.Moutry 9+16reb+5ast, C.Tamiko 5+1reb |
