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| LDD Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Instituto and Obera to clash for title - by Eurobasket News |
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Instituto - Regatas 71-51 Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Juan Frontera (178-2002) who helped to win the game recording 10 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Dominican Enmanuel Labata contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Instituto players scored in double figures. Point guard Tobias Franchela (185-2001) answered with 10 points and 5 assists and point guard Juan Peral (179-2005) added 9 points in the effort for Regatas. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Instituto: P.Kadir 14+5reb, L.Enmanuel 14+5reb, A.Bruno 12+3reb+1ast, F.Juan 10+8reb+7ast, B.Ignacio 6+4reb, U.Lautaro 5+3reb+2ast Regatas: T.Franchela 10+4reb+5ast, P.Juan 9+3reb+1ast, F.Francisco 8+3reb+1ast, Y.Valentino 6+3reb+1ast, M.Enrique 5+4reb, A.Rey 5+6reb+2ast Obera - Gimnasia 58-50 Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia CR's 16. They outrebounded Gimnasia CR 38-20 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Nicolas Quiroga (191-2003) fired 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Kelvin Ramirez (204-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and Cuban swingman Marcos Chacon (194-2003, agency: Pro Sports) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Obera: T.Francisco 16+4reb+2ast, Q.Nicolas 15+9reb+2ast, R.Kelvin 11+13reb+1ast, A.Alejo 9+5reb+1ast, H.Caballero 3+1reb, A.Maximiliano 2+3reb Gimnasia: R.Angel 16+8reb+1ast, C.Marcos 13+3reb+3ast, S.Ramiro 10+4reb+2ast, M.Facundo 5+2ast, B.Christ 3+2reb+1ast, C.Jose 3+1reb |
| La Liga Argentina Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Zarate Basket and Ameghino secure victories - by Eurobasket News |
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Racing - Zarate Basket 61-72 Zarate Basket made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Racing helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line !!!). Center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) replied with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Ricardo Fernandez (190-1996) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Racing. Top scorers: Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 24+5reb+2ast, S.Chaine 17+11reb+2ast, L.Capponi 14+1reb, P.Emilio 7+1reb+1ast, L.Andujar 5+10reb+7ast, D.Pineda 5+7reb+1ast Racing: A.Barrales 15+5reb+7ast, R.Fernandez 11+6reb+1ast, E.De Pietro 9+2reb, J.Peralta 8+5reb+1ast, T.Gomez 8+2reb, C.Juan 4+5reb Ameghino - GEPU 83-57 Ameghino had a 38-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by GEPU's players. Power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) responded with 23 points and Jeffrey Merchant (197-1997) scored 7 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 23+12reb+1ast, J.Franca 17+6reb+1ast, L.Emiliano 15+4reb+7ast, B.Mateo 10+4reb+3ast, C.Zenclussen 8+1reb+3ast, M.Martinez 7+3reb+2ast GEPU: T.Brown 23+3reb, J.Merchant 7+4reb+1ast, O.Valentino 6+1ast, B.Maximiliano 5+1reb+1ast, C.Joaquin 4+6reb+1ast, G.Acosta 4+3reb |
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| BBU Salzburg signs coach Christian Ponz - by Stefan Heinrich | |
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BBU Salzburg (2.Bundesliga) confirmed in their roster coach Christian Ponz for upcoming 2023-24 season. Ponz has coached there for the last three years. |
| BSL Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Gmunden advance into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Gmunden - Wels 100-81 The game was mostly controlled by Gmunden Swans. Raiffeisen Flyers Wels managed to win third quarter 26-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Gmunden Swans made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international guard Daniel Friedrich (181-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 6 assists. American power forward Urald King (198-1990, college: SE Oklahoma) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. American-Nigerian guard Austen Awosika (190-1998, college: CS Fullerton) answered with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and American power forward Chase Jeter (208-1997, college: Arizona) added 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Raiffeisen Flyers Wels. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Gmunden: D.Friedrich 33+2reb+6ast, T.Blazan 20+2reb+3ast, U.King 18+15reb+3ast, D.Lautier-Ogunleye 13+3reb, B.Guettl 8+2reb+7ast, Z.Charles 4+5reb+2ast Wels: A.Awosika 18+8reb+5ast, C.Jeter 15+5reb+1ast, C.von Fintel 12+2reb+3ast, D.Smith 10+4reb, A.Gydra 9+5reb+4ast, T.Allen 9+1reb+3ast |
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| Two new signings at Leuven for 23-24 - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.9ppg, 2.0rpg. Huurman has played previously for three other Belgium teams: Hubo Limburg United B team, Gistel Oostende and Limburg United. Among many awards his team made it to the Belgian League Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belgian Top Division I Honorable Mention back in 2020. Leuven also landed 24-year old American 193cm guard Victor Bailey Jr (193-G-1998, college: GMU) for upcoming season. He graduated from George Mason University in 2023 and it is his first season in pro basketball. Bailey Jr played also for University of Tennessee for 2. Bailey started his college career at the University of Oregon. At George Mason he averaged 11.8ppg and 3.2rpg. |
| Pro Basketball League Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Oostende join Antwerp in Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Oostende - Mechelen 82-59 Oostende dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Kangoeroes' 22. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Dutch point guard Keye Van Der Vuurst (191-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 assists. The former international Pierre-Antoine Gillet (201-1991) chipped in 17 points. Four Oostende players scored in double figures. Oostende's coach Dario Gjergja felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international point guard Domien Loubry (186-1985) produced 15 points and 5 assists and the former international Wen Boss Mukubu (198-1983, college: UAB) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Top scorers: Oostende: P.Gillet 17+4reb+2ast, B.Tyree 12+3reb+2ast, K.Van Der Vuurst 12+4reb+12ast, V.Bleijenbergh 11+1reb, N.Jovanovic 9+7reb+2ast, O.Troisfontaines 7+3reb Mechelen: D.Loubry 15+1reb+5ast, M.Palinckx 10+4reb, W.Boss Mukubu 9+8reb+3ast, J.Foerts 9+3reb, R.Aririguzoh 8+2reb, J.Harris 6+6reb |
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| Pato tabs Luan Leite - by Paulo Freire |
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Pato Basquete U20 team (LDB U20) inked 21-year old 198cm forward Luan Leite for upcoming season. Leite moved there from Londrina Esporte Clube in the Parana. He ended the last season at Caxias do Sul where in 11 LDB U20 games he averaged 8.1ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.8apg. But the most of that year he spent at Maringa (CBB). In 12 games he had 3.8ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.1apg. Leite has played previously for two other teams: Pinheiros and Pinheiros. He won Brazilian LDB U20 League championship title in 2018, 2019 and 2021. |
| Pato adds Candido to their roster - by Paulo Freire | |
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Pato Basquete U20 team (LDB U20) added to their roster 20-year old Jonathan Candido (2003) for new 2023 season. Candido played last summer at Basquete Joinville/AABJ in the Catarina. He has played previously for Basket Sao Jose/AGFEB. |
| SPB 2023 - Brillantes add Thomas to their roster, ex Corinthians - by Francisco Vega | ||||
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team won Thomasartland Conference Tournament in 2017. He was also selected All-Thomasartland Conf. Player of the Year back in 2018. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Thomas graduated from University of Arkansas Fort Smith in 2018 and it is his fifth season as a professional player. |
| NBB Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Sao Paulo advance into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Sao Paulo - Flamengo 72-69 It was a great evening for American guard Cordero Bennett (185-1988) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 5 assists. His fellow American import guard Malcolm Miller (201-1991, college: Southern) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Gui Pereira (192-1991) scored 12 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Flamengo: G.Galvanini 16+7reb+2ast, G.Pereira 12+4reb+3ast, M.Cuello 11+2reb+2ast, R.Fischer 10+2reb+2ast, R.Hettsheimeir 9+3reb+1ast, O.Rodriguez 7+3reb Sao Paulo: C.Bennett 18+2reb+5ast, M.Miller 16+5reb+1ast, M.Vieira 12+6reb+2ast, E.Corazza 10+1reb+3ast, T.Da Silva 6+1reb, R.Ansaloni 4+6reb Minas - Sesi Franca 91-95 It was an exceptional evening for power forward Lucas Mariano (208-1993) who led the winners and scored 31 points. International center Lucas Silva (208-1995) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. The former international point guard Alexey Borges (185-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 assists and American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) added 18 points and 6 assists respectively for Minas in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Minas: A.Borges 25+2reb+11ast, S.Johnson 18+4reb+6ast, F.Vezaro 12+3reb, A.Paranhos 12+11reb, E.Ewing 11+4reb+1ast, R.Lenz 9+7reb Sesi Franca: L.Mariano 31+4reb, S.Scala 16+3reb+4ast, G.de Paula 14+5reb+5ast, L.Silva 13+5reb+7ast, D.Jackson 9+4reb+4ast, J.dos Santos 7+1reb |
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| NBL Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Chernomorets and Balkan post wins - by Eurobasket News |
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CSKA - Balkan 70-85 Balkan made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American guard Paul Jackson (188-1996, college: EMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points. The former international Pavlin Ivanov (196-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 15 points and 8 assists. Jackson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Balkan players scored in double figures. Balkan's coach Toni Dechev allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was naturalized American guard Brandon Young (192-1991, college: DePaul, agency: BIG) with 20 points and 4 assists and American-Cameroonian forward Tamenang Choh (196-1998, college: Brown) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: CSKA: B.Young 20+4reb+4ast, T.Choh 12+7reb+2ast, Z.Knowles 11+6reb, A.Simeonov 8+9reb+2ast, A.Ivanov 8+8reb+2ast, M.Sotirov 6+1reb+1ast Balkan: P.Jackson 21+4reb+3ast, D.Adel 17+5reb+1ast, P.Ivanov 15+4reb+8ast, H.Zahariev 14+4reb+2ast, M.Suarez 12+5reb, N.Grozev 3+1reb Chernomorets - Rilski 84-70 It was a good game for American forward Jordan Tucker (201-1998, college: Butler) who led his team to a victory with 27 points. Canadian point guard Munis Tutu (183-1996, college: Carleton) contributed with 8 points, 8 assists and 6 steals for the winners. American guard Brandon Randolph (187-1995, college: Utah Valley) answered with 17 points and 6 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Rilski. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Rilski: B.Randolph 17+3reb+6ast, D.Wiggins 14+8reb+1ast, C.Kostov 14+2reb+2ast, E.Battey 6+3reb+1ast, Y.Minchev 6+9reb, D.Vutev 4 Chernomorets: J.Tucker 27+2reb, N.Georgiev 10+2reb+1ast, N.Titkov 10+1reb+3ast, B.Nze 8+2reb+3ast, M.Tutu 8+4reb+8ast, G.Boyanov 8+6reb |
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| Liga WPlay 2023 - Piratas tab Xavier Carreras - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Carreras has played previously professionally in Dominican Republic (Los Prados). |
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| Pelicans complete the Finals picture - by Eurobasket News |
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Pelicans - Coopenae UIA ARBA 74:65 Pelicans completed the Finals picture as they overcame Coopenae UIA ARBA 74-65 in the decisive game. Pelicans won the series with a 2-1 record. Pelicans started with a 20-17 run and added an 18-15 rally in the second period. Moreover, they won the third quarter 20-16, whilst Coopenae UIA ARBA closed the campaign with a final 17-16 rally. |
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| Michalis Mythillos agreed terms with AEL Limassol - by Antonis Katsaros | |
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AEL Limassol (OPAP Basket League) inked 25-year old 190cm guard Michalis Mythillos for upcoming season. Mythillos has played for the last two years at Omonia. In 18 OPAP Basket League games he recorded 5.7ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.8apg last season. He represented Cyprus at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 4.4ppg, 2.1rpg. Mythillos has played previously professionally also in Greece (MGS Apollon Kalamarias and Polygirou) and Cyprus (Apoel and APOP Paphou). Among many awards his team made it to the Cyprus final in 2017. He received Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Co-Most Improved Player of the Year award in 2022. |
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| NBL Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Wins for Decin and Nymburk - by Eurobasket News |
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Decin - Pardubice 83-62 Decin outrebounded Pardubice 38-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. 28 personal fouls committed by Pardubice helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Matej Svoboda (200-1996, college: Dayton) who scored 26 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard AJ Walton (184-1990, college: Baylor, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Croatian-Bosnian center Robert Rikic (219-1990, agency: AltusBasket) produced 12 points and American guard DeMarco Dickerson (196-1997, college: SHU, agency: One Motive Sports) added 11 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Decin: M.Svoboda 26+8reb+2ast, A.Walton 19+8reb+8ast, T.Pomikalek 9+3reb+2ast, I.Josipovic 8+6reb, P.Machac 7+3reb, J.Bruner 7+5reb Pardubice: R.Rikic 12+4reb+1ast, D.Dickerson 11+3reb, P.Safarcik 11+1reb+1ast, T.Vyoral 7+2reb+2ast, K.Svrdlik 5+4reb, L.Adam 4 Nymburk - Opava 90-70 Nymburk outrebounded Opava 46-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. Opava was plagued by 34 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international point guard Ondrej Sehnal (192-1997) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Nate Watson (208-1998, college: Providence) contributed with 18 points for the winners. The former international point guard Jakub Sirina (186-1987, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with 10 points and the former international Jakub Slavik (199-1999) added 10 points in the effort for Opava. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Nymburk: O.Sehnal 20+7reb+4ast, N.Watson 18+3reb+1ast, E.Lockett 11+7reb+3ast, L.Autrey 9+3reb+5ast, J.Boeheim 8+7reb, J.Tuma 7+1ast Opava: J.Slavik 10+3reb+2ast, J.Sirina 10+4reb+3ast, F.Zbranek 9+1ast, R.Farsky 8+2reb, J.Mokran 8+3reb+1ast, L.Jurecka 8+4reb |
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| Stats Leaders - Basketligaen |
| BasketLigaen Round 3 of Finals. Bakken record third straight win - by Eurobasket News |
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Bakken - Naestved 86-74 Bakken looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Naestved helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was international forward Darko Jukic (199-1990) who scored 26 points and 4 assists. American forward Ryan Evans (202-1990, college: Wisconsin) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Ian DuBose (193-1999, college: Wake Forest) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Rodney Chatman (189-1998, college: Vanderbilt) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Top scorers: Bakken: D.Jukic 26+4reb+4ast, R.Evans 19+7reb+2ast, S.Bowlin 11+2reb+4ast, K.Gustav 9+1reb+2ast, M.Diouf 7+8reb+2ast, M.Kirkholt 6+1reb+1ast Naestved: I.DuBose 27+10reb+4ast, R.Chatman 17+7reb+3ast, J.Lull 10+8reb+1ast, Z.Rollins 9+3reb+2ast, M.Poulsen 5+1reb+2ast, J.Mosely 4+2reb |
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| Hansel Enmanuel transfers to Austin Peay - by Eurobasket News | |
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Austin Peay State University added to their roster Dominican guard Hansel Enmanuel (6'6'') for new 2023-24 season. Enmanuel moved there from Northwestern State University where he spent his freshman year. But in 20 games he had just 1.7ppg and 1.2rpg last season. Enmanuel's team ended regular season as a second best place in Southland Conference and Demons made it to the Southland Conf. Tournament Finals this year. Austin Peay State University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Demarcus Sharp Anton Brookshire Dezi Jones Jalen Hampton Hansel Enmanuel Forward: Jonathan Dunn Center: Jordan Wilmore |
| Carlos Rosario transfers to Drake - by Eurobasket News | |
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Drake University strengthened their roster with addition of Dominican 6-7 forward Carlos Rosario for season 2023-24. Santo Domingo native played for the last three years at Washington State University. In 21 games he recorded just 2.3ppg and 1.6rpg last season. Rosario graduated Veritas Prep (Santa Fe Springs, CA) in 2020. Drake University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kyron Gibson Atin Wright Forwards: Carlos Rosario Ethan Roberts |
| Liga WPlay 2023 - Piratas tab Xavier Carreras - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Carreras has played previously professionally in Dominican Republic (Los Prados). |
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| George Conditt IV (ASP Promitheas Patras) Is A Rim Protector Now But Wants To be Able To Guard 1-5 - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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George Conditt IV (208-C-2000, college: Iowa St.) is a 22 year old 208cm from Chicago that completed his rookie season in Greece for ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL) averaging 7.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 2FGP: 63.4%, FT: 61.8%; in the Eurocup and in the GBL averaged: 9.8ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 69.2%, FT: 62.1%, . He began his basketball career at Corliss high school. He then played at Iowa State University from2018.2022 playing a total of 117 NCAA games. In the summer of 2022 he played :NBA Summer League with the Minnesota Timberwolves averaging 2.5ppg, 3.0rpg. He then got his first pro experience with Gigantes de Carolina (BSN) averaging 11.8ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.4apg, Blocks-3 (1.6bpg), FGP: 57.0%, 3PT: 25.5%, FT: 62.3%. He spoke to eurobasket during the Eurocup season before a game against the Hamburg Towers. Thanks George for talking to eurobasket.com. You played a Eurocup against the Hamburg Towers. What do you know in general about Germany and it's country? Have you had any ex teammates play in Germany? I don't know much about Germany. I've never been to Germany, so this is my first time entering the country, other than going through its different airports. I do have a few ex-teammates that do play in Germany currently, one being Nick Weiler-Babb and the other being Solomon Young. They both are doing really well with their prospective teams and I root for them and cheer for them every time I can! You must always have good memories of Germany because you had your breakout game in the Eurocup with 22 points? I did have a very good game against Hamburg and I guess you can consider it a breakout game for me but I felt like this game was just me going out there and trying to show everyone that I can play! You played your rookie season overseas for ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL). What kind of an experience was it playing in Greece? I can imagine it's the warmest winter that you have had in years? Playing in this league in Greece I have already learned a lot. This is a very physical league but a very intellectual league as well so I feel like this is really helping me as a rookie overseas learn and develop my game a little bit faster and it definitely is one of the warmest winters I've had in a very long time. What was it like being teammates with so many nationalities? Was there been one player that really helped you out most getting adjusted to overseas ball? It's different because everybody has their own background, but I feel like playing fiba international basketball has helped me because I have friends on other national teams and their cultures are completely different from mine. As far as there being one player, I would say the coaches help me the most. They help me understand the game more so watching films and breaking down the game. What memories will you always have from playing your first game against an Euroleague team with Olympiacos? You lost by 28 points but held your own with 10/9 stats. Did a game like this prove you could play with the best? I would say I tried my best. That team is a really really good team and that's why they play Euroleague, but I feel like it was just one step to proving to myself that I can but I still have a lot to learn and get better at before I will play at that level. Let's talk a bit about your game. You're a 208cm center. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would it be? I don't really like to compare myself to other players, but if you would have to say what similarities do I have to a current NBA player? It would have to be a younger version of Domantas Sabonis! Because now his game is more polished. It's more crisp, but the younger version of him was still learning a lot and trying to polish those parts of his game! You can score, rebound and block shots well. What other strengths does your game have? I can pass the ball. I did quite well at doing that at Iowa State my last year being one of the highest assisting big men in the nation. Your shot blocking really takes center stage. What kind of defender are you now and what kind of defender do you want to become in the next few years? I want to be a defender that is able to guard one through five. I want to be able to switch. I want to be able to hold my own on the perimeter. Obviously I need to get stronger so I can be more physically defensively down low but I guess as of right now you can call me a rim protector. What has been the biggest adjustment for you on the court and what was your wake up call to being a rookie in Greece where you knew that you were far away from home? My biggest adjustment was the style of play. It's completely different from the way Basketball is played in the states so that is something I really had to adjust to and I'm still learning right now, but I'm gradually getting better at it. And a wake up, call was one of the games I had to sit on the bench because I just wasn't in tune with the game. So I realize that I needed to learn and develop to this playing style. What do you believe is a hidden strength in your game that doesn't get noticed right away? A big thing that people don't notice about me is that I can stretch the floor unfortunately I'm not stretching the floor with my team right now and I haven't been shooting in practice so it's been more centered around the rim but if you go back and watch any of my time with the Puerto Rican national team you will see I can obviously shoot the ball. What area of your game are you working on most now as a rookie so you can continue to improve your game? I could say that spacing the floor is something I'm working on the most but like I said right now I'm not working on that. I am working on becoming comfortable on the court with this playing style. Last summer you had the experience to play in your home land Puerto Rico for Gigantes de Carolina (BSN, starting five): 25 games: 11.8ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.4apg, Blocks-3 (1.6bpg), FGP: 57.0%, 3PT: 25.5%, FT: 62.3%. What kind of an experience was it? What did you cherish most about this time? Being able to play, there was an amazing experience, and it kind of helped me adjust to overseas life, living alone, taking care of yourself as a professional athlete, making sure you were eating the right things and doing enough to keep your body healthy. What kind of an experience was it being teammates with Tremont Waters. I can imagine you guys hooked up on many occasions for buckets? Having a teammate like Tremont Waters was the best thing I could've asked for coming out of college. He is a person that has so much experience within this game at a young age. I consider Tre like one of my brothers. I still check up on him and what he's doing in Paris and vice versa. After Puerto Rico, you played NBA Summer League with the Minnesota Timberwolves playing 4 games averaging 2.5ppg, 3.0rpg. How tough was it not playing much? There seems to be huge competition between the guys who aren't really on the radar of the NBA team for minutes? It definitely was tough not being able to play as much as I wanted to, but I took this as a learning step, and tried to learn as much as I could from this organization. I tried to become a sponge taking in as much knowledge as I could! You played at Iowa State from 2018-2022. How tough was it coming from Corliss where you had incredible stats to never averaging more than 16 minutes in a season? I love Iowa State. I will never speak badly of Iowa State unfortunate that I was never able to play to my full potential but man I had some great years some bad years looking back I wish I would've been able to play to my full potential! What memories do you have from that freshman team that won the Big 12 title? You had future NBA players with Tyrese Haliburton, Marial Shayok, Talen Horton -Tucker and Lindell Wiggington not to mention Nick Weiler Babb. What player from this group made the biggest impression on you? My freshman year was amazing. We had a great team and one of the most talented teams at Iowa State. Unfortunately it was cut short. You know we weren't able to make a good run in the tournament but being around those guys I learned a lot from all of them, and all of those names that you just listed are etched in the memories of cyclone fans for being able to accomplish what we accomplished! You had many great games in the NCAA but where does your 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks in the win over Seton Hall rank for you? Seton Hall was definitely one of my favorite games but if I had to say my favorite game it would be my very last game and Iowa State jersey in the sweet 16 in my hometown of Chicago that right there that night it sucked losing but being able to play in front of my family, all of them was an amazing experience. Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Tristan Enaruna? Who would win one on one between me and him would definitely have to say me. I don't care what Tristan says. That's my boy for life but Smoove, (his nickname) knows!! You also play for the Puerto Rican national team. How is the state of basketball in Puerto Rico? In 2021 you reached the Olympic qualifying tournament The state of Basketball and Puerto Rico is on an all time high. I personally believe there's so much Puerto Rican talent that we are going to continue to climb and climb! And yes, I did get the opportunity to compete in the Olympic qualifying tournament in 2021. Unfortunately we fell short at qualifying, but at that time I was 20 years old, playing against some of the best talent in the world learning so much at a young age I felt like that was the best thing for me and I had some of the best games in that tournament! Who was the toughest player that you battled in the NCAA that reached the NBA? I would have to say Jericho Sims of the New York Knicks definitely battled with him. I remember my freshman year. I played really really well against him but my sophomore year he got me good so he would have to be the best person matchup wise I played against that is currently in the NBA. Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time? Tyrese Haliburton , Tremont Waters, Tre Jackson Solomon Young, Talen Horton-Tucker Honorable mention, Sheldon Mac Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads? Jordan Kobe Shaq Kareem What is your personal opinion of the neverending debate of who is the greatest of all-time Jordan or Lebron and why isn't Kobe mentioned more? It's going to forever be a never ending debate, and personally I believe Kobe should be mentioned more but it's hard to debate about the greatest of all time with a player who is not playing anymore and a player who is currently playing still because the current player still adding more accolades, still adding more stuff while the player that is not playing anymore is already set in stone. So personally, I believe that the debate won't end until LeBron is done. Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn't they have left it alone? The sequel to coming to America was more of a comedy sequel. I feel like it was a cool movie! It wasn't bad, but it wasn't a movie that can live up to its prequel. |
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| Olympiacos stun Monaco in third quarter, race into Final - by Eurobasket News |
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Olympiacos - Monaco 76-62 OIympiacos are the first Euroleague finalists. They knocked down Monaco in the first semifinal clash in Kaunas tonight to secure the championship game berth. Aleksandar Vezenkov (206-F-1995) finished with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the Reds. It was all about Monaco in the first half. The Monegasque team capitalised on a slow start from the Hellenes to take a 20-14 lead after ten minutes. Olympiacos struggled to tune in offensively in the second period as Monaco boosted the lead at 12-point mark 41-29 at the interval. But Olympiacos turned things around in the third quarter. The Greek side went on a stunning 27-2 run in the third period to knock out their opponents. Olympiacos entered the fourth quarter up by as many as 13 points 56-43. They kept stunned Monaco at bay throughout the fourth stanza and raced to a historic win at the end. Kostas Papanikolaou (204-F-1990) posted 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Moustapha Fall (216-C-1992) added 12 points in the win. Mike James (185-G-1990, college: Lamar) and Elie Okobo (191-G-1997) answered with 17 points each for Monaco. |
| Real Madrid beat odds to reach Final in Kaunas - by Eurobasket News |
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Barca - Real Madrid 66-78 Real were on the brink of elimination from Euroleague playoffs just few weeks ago. But they went to beat Partizan in five games and now made it to the Euroleague Final joining Olympiacos in the title game. They overcame their arch-rivals Barca in the second semifinal in Kaunas tonight. Walter Tavares (220-C-1992) came up with 20 points and 15 rebounds to pace the winners. The teams traded baskets throughout the first period. The scoreboard read 18-18 after ten minutes. Barca surged ahead in the second term. They poured in 24 points to pile up a 42-36 halftime advantage. But Real Madrid improved defensively in the third term. They limited their opponents to just 13 points in the period to eke out a 58-55 lead at the final intermission. Sergio Rodriguez (191-PG-1986) scored quick 9 points for Real early in the fourth stanza to give them a 67-61 lead. Walter Tavares and Sergio Llull (190-G-1987) then boosted the lead to as many as 10 points 73-63 with under two minutes remaining. Alex Abrines (198-SF-1993) drained a three-pointer for Barca but Mario Hezonja (202-SF-1995) responded with a triple sealing the victory for Real Madrid. Mario Hezonja accounted for 14 points in the win. Alex Abrines answered with 16 points for Barca. Nicolas Laprovittola (190-G-1990) tossed in 12 points in the defeat. |
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| Review of ProB Round 1 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Lille - Orleans 85-77 Lille Metropole outrebounded Entente Orleans 45 31-19 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Lille Metropole especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Entente Orleans 45 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Bastien Vautier (210-1998) fired 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Spanish guard Marcos Suka-Umu (193-1985) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 assists. Swingman Neftali Difuidi-Walokwa (193-2001) produced 17 points and Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (201-1991, college: Lamar) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Lille Metropole and four Entente Orleans 45 players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Lille: B.Vautier 20+7reb+2ast, M.Suka-Umu 13+2reb+12ast, L.Thirouard-Samson 12+2reb+2ast, V.Golson Jr. 11+4ast, L.Phillip 10+6reb+1ast, E.Miyem 7+6reb Orleans: D.Neftali 17+3reb+2ast, J.Ogungbemi-Jackson 12+2reb+3ast, J.Stark 11+1reb+3ast, T.De Lattibeaudiere 11+6reb+2ast, J.Leloup 9+1reb, M.Mutuale 5+2reb+4ast Chalons-Reims - Vichy Clermont 89-75 Chalons-Reims looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by JA Vichy helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Marquis Jackson (183-1994, college: Ohio Christian) fired 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Cuban power forward Grismay Paumier (205-1988) chipped in 8 points and 12 rebounds. American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) produced 23 points and forward Ivan Fevrier (204-1999) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Chalons-Reims: M.Jackson 17+3reb+6ast, M.Keita 14+1reb+1ast, J.Dally 13+4reb+4ast, T.Crusol 12+2reb+2ast, D.Skara 8+7reb+4ast, G.Paumier 8+12reb+3ast Vichy Clermont: T.Boyd III 23+2reb+3ast, G.Mamadou 14+6reb, I.Fevrier 12+6reb+3ast, L.Delaunay 7+3reb+2ast, C.Bronchard 5+4reb+1ast, C.Bah 4+3reb Boulazac - Antibes 80-69 Boulazac Basket made 30-of-35 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Boulazac Basket outrebounded Olympique Antibes 45-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Olympique Antibes' players. 30 personal fouls committed by Olympique Antibes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Paul Billong (193-2001) fired 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Bahamas-American forward Travis Munnings (198-1994, college: ULM) chipped in 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Nobel Boungou-Colo (202-1988) produced 20 points and American-Italian swingman Timothy Derksen (192-1993, college: USF) added 9 points respectively for lost side. Olympique Antibes' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Boulazac: B.Paul 18+5reb+2ast, B.Tchouaffe 13+1reb+1ast, N.Moore 12+6reb+5ast, T.Munnings 9+10reb+5ast, O.Cortale 8+10reb+3ast, C.Cavallo 8+7reb+2ast Antibes: N.Boungou-Colo 20+4reb, T.Derksen 9+3reb+1ast, X.Pollard 8+2reb+3ast, A.Vincent 7+3reb, V.Petrov 6+3reb+1ast, L.Negrobar 6+3reb Chalon/Saone - Angers 82-76 Chalon/Saor made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. The former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) fired 17 points and 7 assists for the winners. Swedish center Mattias Markusson (220-1996, college: LMU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Chalon/Saor's coach Savo Vucevic used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Florian Leopold (204-2000) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Raijon Kelly (193-1993, college: Angelo St.) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Chalon/Saone: A.Eito 17+2reb+7ast, S.Hannah 13+2reb+1ast, L.Gaudoux 12+6reb+1ast, M.Markusson 11+13reb, D.Bouquet 9+2reb+5ast, A.Jordano 5+2reb Angers: F.Leopold 16+5reb+2ast, S.Tanner 13+3reb, R.Kelly 11+3reb+4ast, S.Gauthier 10+3reb+3ast, Y.Morose 7+5reb+1ast, M.Akuchie 6+5reb+2ast |
| Yvan Ouedraogo transfers to California Baptist University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ouedraogo played also at CFBB Paris U18 in 2017-2019, Pole France Paris in 2017-2019 and then at University of Nebraska in 2019-2021. He helped his team make it to the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Kaunas Semifinals in 2019. Ouedraogo represented France at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.9ppg, 4.0rpg, FGP: 46.9%, FT: 60.0%. He helped his team make it to the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Novi Sad (Serbia) in 2020. Ouedraogo was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Honorable Mention in 2018. His team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece in 2020. |
| Overview of NM1 Round 2 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Caen - Toulouse 62-67 Point guard Victor Mopsus (179-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and naturalized Ivorian point guard Maxence Dadiet (192-1999) supported him with 17 points and 4 assists. Toulouse's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by American center Tyere Marshall (206-1997, college: Rider, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Caen. Guard Yanik Blanc (188-1999) added 11 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Top scorers: Toulouse: M.Dadiet 17+2reb+4ast, S.Mekdad 14+2reb, V.Mopsus 10+11reb+8ast, M.Kimbrough 8+1reb+1ast, C.Andre 6+5reb, L.Roux Jules 4+1reb Caen: T.Marshall 17+5reb+1ast, C.Ona-Embo 13+1reb+3ast, B.Yanik 11+6reb+3ast, R.El Amrani 6+4ast, M.Bernaoui 4+7reb+2ast, P.N'Jiba 4+4reb+2ast Loon-Plage - Le Havre 103-92 Loon-Plage players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Point guard Antoine Rojewski (194-2000) notched 23 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and American power forward Ron Anderson Jr (203-1989, college: S.Florida) supported him with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Loon-Plage's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 22 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists by Valentin Bigote (196-1992) did not help to save the game for STB Le Havre. Power forward Mickael Var (206-1990, agency: BIG) added 17 points for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Loon-Plage: R.Antoine 23+3reb+4ast, T.Housieaux 17, P.Hannequin 13+2reb+3ast, F.Cissoko 12+2reb+3ast, R.Anderson Jr. 10+7reb+7ast, K.Artamonov 10+1reb+2ast Le Havre: V.Bigote 22+7reb+9ast, D.Nseke Ebele 21+1reb+1ast, M.Var 17+4reb+3ast, S.Barro 15+8reb+1ast, F.Thomas 10+3reb+5ast, O.Romain 5 Rennes - Poitiers 68-76 Poitiers outrebounded Union Rennes 48-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. 29 personal fouls committed by Union Rennes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American Courtney Stockard (196-1995, college: St.Bonaventure) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian-Nigerian guard Keith Omoerah (194-1992, college: Manitoba, agency: BIG) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Point guard Harvey Gauthier (185-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 10 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Sebastien Cape (185-1993) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Poitiers: C.Stockard 18+9reb+1ast, B.Coulibaly 13+6reb+1ast, K.Omoerah 11+11reb+3ast, A.Dargenton 9+8reb+1ast, J.Jeanne 7+2reb+2ast, J.Seymour 6+4reb Rennes: S.Cape 13+2reb+2ast, G.Harvey 10+8reb+3ast, C.Sekou-Conde 8+6reb+2ast, E.Guillaume 8+3reb+1ast, S.Adrien 6+2reb, L.Behrend 6+2ast Andrezieux - Feurs CTC 86-69 Andrezieux dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Feurs CTC's 32. Andrezieux forced 21 Feurs CTC turnovers. Bahamas forward Jaraun Burrows (203-1985, college: PFW) notched a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Hugo Dumortier (196-1993) supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by Eddy Djedje (197-1995) did not help to save the game for Feurs CTC. Mali forward Ibrahima Haidara (202-1992) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Top scorers: Andrezieux: J.Burrows 30+12reb+3ast, M.Diarra 13+8reb+3ast, H.Dumortier 12+5reb+7ast, R.Malonga 9+2reb+1ast, T.Bouteille 8+4reb, L.Weber 7+5ast Feurs CTC: E.Djedje 15+8reb+1ast, C.Gurgey 11+2ast, I.Haidara 11+8reb+3ast, J.Zero 11+5reb, D.Archinard 9+1reb+4ast, F.Yangue 6+2reb+1ast |
| French Betclic ELITE ProA round 34 best performance: Boris Dallo - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old player was the main contributor (27 points, nine rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to edge out Levallois (#2, 24-11) 69-68. Cholet maintains the 7th position in French Betclic ELITE ProA. Cholet is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 18-16 record. In the team's last game Dallo had a remarkable 60.0% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 7 attempts. It's his second year at Cholet and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Boris Dallo averages this season 9.8ppg, 6.1rpg and 4.7apg. The second best player in last round's games was young international power forward Yoan Makoundou (206-F/C-2000) of league's leader Monaco. Makoundou had a very good evening with a double-double of 31 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Monaco lost that game 76-102 to the lower-ranked Blois (#15, 14-20). Monaco managed to keep the same 1st spot in the standings. His team has currently 26-8 record. Makoundou is a newcomer at Monaco and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. Third on the list of top players last round was another Monaco's star - Guinean forward Alpha Diallo (201-F-1997). Diallo scored 28 points and passed five assists. Despite Diallo's great performance Monaco lost 95-101 to the lower-ranked Le Mans (#6, 19-15). But his team cannot count on just these two top stars as they also need help of the other teammates. The last thing Monaco needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 26 victories and 8 lost games. Diallo has a very solid season. In 29 games in France he scored 11.2ppg. He also has 4.3rpg and FGP: 60.6%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Stephane Gombauld (205-PF-1997) of Nancy - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Vince Edwards (203-F-1996) of Gravelines - 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Shevon Thompson (213-C-1993) of Fos-sur-Mer - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 7. DeVante Jones (186-G-1998) of Levallois - 21 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Victor Wembanyama (224-F-2004) of Levallois - 17 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Miralem Halilovic (205-F-1991) of Nanterre - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists 10. Allan Dokossi (203-SF-1999) of Fos-sur-Mer - 15 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| George Conditt IV (ASP Promitheas Patras) Is A Rim Protector Now But Wants To be Able To Guard 1-5 - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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George Conditt IV (208-C-2000, college: Iowa St.) is a 22 year old 208cm from Chicago that completed his rookie season in Greece for ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL) averaging 7.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 2FGP: 63.4%, FT: 61.8%; in the Eurocup and in the GBL averaged: 9.8ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 69.2%, FT: 62.1%, . He began his basketball career at Corliss high school. He then played at Iowa State University from2018.2022 playing a total of 117 NCAA games. In the summer of 2022 he played :NBA Summer League with the Minnesota Timberwolves averaging 2.5ppg, 3.0rpg. He then got his first pro experience with Gigantes de Carolina (BSN) averaging 11.8ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.4apg, Blocks-3 (1.6bpg), FGP: 57.0%, 3PT: 25.5%, FT: 62.3%. He spoke to eurobasket during the Eurocup season before a game against the Hamburg Towers. Thanks George for talking to eurobasket.com. You played a Eurocup against the Hamburg Towers. What do you know in general about Germany and it's country? Have you had any ex teammates play in Germany? I don't know much about Germany. I've never been to Germany, so this is my first time entering the country, other than going through its different airports. I do have a few ex-teammates that do play in Germany currently, one being Nick Weiler-Babb and the other being Solomon Young. They both are doing really well with their prospective teams and I root for them and cheer for them every time I can! You must always have good memories of Germany because you had your breakout game in the Eurocup with 22 points? I did have a very good game against Hamburg and I guess you can consider it a breakout game for me but I felt like this game was just me going out there and trying to show everyone that I can play! You played your rookie season overseas for ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL). What kind of an experience was it playing in Greece? I can imagine it's the warmest winter that you have had in years? Playing in this league in Greece I have already learned a lot. This is a very physical league but a very intellectual league as well so I feel like this is really helping me as a rookie overseas learn and develop my game a little bit faster and it definitely is one of the warmest winters I've had in a very long time. What was it like being teammates with so many nationalities? Was there been one player that really helped you out most getting adjusted to overseas ball? It's different because everybody has their own background, but I feel like playing fiba international basketball has helped me because I have friends on other national teams and their cultures are completely different from mine. As far as there being one player, I would say the coaches help me the most. They help me understand the game more so watching films and breaking down the game. What memories will you always have from playing your first game against an Euroleague team with Olympiacos? You lost by 28 points but held your own with 10/9 stats. Did a game like this prove you could play with the best? I would say I tried my best. That team is a really really good team and that's why they play Euroleague, but I feel like it was just one step to proving to myself that I can but I still have a lot to learn and get better at before I will play at that level. Let's talk a bit about your game. You're a 208cm center. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would it be? I don't really like to compare myself to other players, but if you would have to say what similarities do I have to a current NBA player? It would have to be a younger version of Domantas Sabonis! Because now his game is more polished. It's more crisp, but the younger version of him was still learning a lot and trying to polish those parts of his game! You can score, rebound and block shots well. What other strengths does your game have? I can pass the ball. I did quite well at doing that at Iowa State my last year being one of the highest assisting big men in the nation. Your shot blocking really takes center stage. What kind of defender are you now and what kind of defender do you want to become in the next few years? I want to be a defender that is able to guard one through five. I want to be able to switch. I want to be able to hold my own on the perimeter. Obviously I need to get stronger so I can be more physically defensively down low but I guess as of right now you can call me a rim protector. What has been the biggest adjustment for you on the court and what was your wake up call to being a rookie in Greece where you knew that you were far away from home? My biggest adjustment was the style of play. It's completely different from the way Basketball is played in the states so that is something I really had to adjust to and I'm still learning right now, but I'm gradually getting better at it. And a wake up, call was one of the games I had to sit on the bench because I just wasn't in tune with the game. So I realize that I needed to learn and develop to this playing style. What do you believe is a hidden strength in your game that doesn't get noticed right away? A big thing that people don't notice about me is that I can stretch the floor unfortunately I'm not stretching the floor with my team right now and I haven't been shooting in practice so it's been more centered around the rim but if you go back and watch any of my time with the Puerto Rican national team you will see I can obviously shoot the ball. What area of your game are you working on most now as a rookie so you can continue to improve your game? I could say that spacing the floor is something I'm working on the most but like I said right now I'm not working on that. I am working on becoming comfortable on the court with this playing style. Last summer you had the experience to play in your home land Puerto Rico for Gigantes de Carolina (BSN, starting five): 25 games: 11.8ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.4apg, Blocks-3 (1.6bpg), FGP: 57.0%, 3PT: 25.5%, FT: 62.3%. What kind of an experience was it? What did you cherish most about this time? Being able to play, there was an amazing experience, and it kind of helped me adjust to overseas life, living alone, taking care of yourself as a professional athlete, making sure you were eating the right things and doing enough to keep your body healthy. What kind of an experience was it being teammates with Tremont Waters. I can imagine you guys hooked up on many occasions for buckets? Having a teammate like Tremont Waters was the best thing I could've asked for coming out of college. He is a person that has so much experience within this game at a young age. I consider Tre like one of my brothers. I still check up on him and what he's doing in Paris and vice versa. After Puerto Rico, you played NBA Summer League with the Minnesota Timberwolves playing 4 games averaging 2.5ppg, 3.0rpg. How tough was it not playing much? There seems to be huge competition between the guys who aren't really on the radar of the NBA team for minutes? It definitely was tough not being able to play as much as I wanted to, but I took this as a learning step, and tried to learn as much as I could from this organization. I tried to become a sponge taking in as much knowledge as I could! You played at Iowa State from 2018-2022. How tough was it coming from Corliss where you had incredible stats to never averaging more than 16 minutes in a season? I love Iowa State. I will never speak badly of Iowa State unfortunate that I was never able to play to my full potential but man I had some great years some bad years looking back I wish I would've been able to play to my full potential! What memories do you have from that freshman team that won the Big 12 title? You had future NBA players with Tyrese Haliburton, Marial Shayok, Talen Horton -Tucker and Lindell Wiggington not to mention Nick Weiler Babb. What player from this group made the biggest impression on you? My freshman year was amazing. We had a great team and one of the most talented teams at Iowa State. Unfortunately it was cut short. You know we weren't able to make a good run in the tournament but being around those guys I learned a lot from all of them, and all of those names that you just listed are etched in the memories of cyclone fans for being able to accomplish what we accomplished! You had many great games in the NCAA but where does your 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks in the win over Seton Hall rank for you? Seton Hall was definitely one of my favorite games but if I had to say my favorite game it would be my very last game and Iowa State jersey in the sweet 16 in my hometown of Chicago that right there that night it sucked losing but being able to play in front of my family, all of them was an amazing experience. Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Tristan Enaruna? Who would win one on one between me and him would definitely have to say me. I don't care what Tristan says. That's my boy for life but Smoove, (his nickname) knows!! You also play for the Puerto Rican national team. How is the state of basketball in Puerto Rico? In 2021 you reached the Olympic qualifying tournament The state of Basketball and Puerto Rico is on an all time high. I personally believe there's so much Puerto Rican talent that we are going to continue to climb and climb! And yes, I did get the opportunity to compete in the Olympic qualifying tournament in 2021. Unfortunately we fell short at qualifying, but at that time I was 20 years old, playing against some of the best talent in the world learning so much at a young age I felt like that was the best thing for me and I had some of the best games in that tournament! Who was the toughest player that you battled in the NCAA that reached the NBA? I would have to say Jericho Sims of the New York Knicks definitely battled with him. I remember my freshman year. I played really really well against him but my sophomore year he got me good so he would have to be the best person matchup wise I played against that is currently in the NBA. Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time? Tyrese Haliburton , Tremont Waters, Tre Jackson Solomon Young, Talen Horton-Tucker Honorable mention, Sheldon Mac Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads? Jordan Kobe Shaq Kareem What is your personal opinion of the neverending debate of who is the greatest of all-time Jordan or Lebron and why isn't Kobe mentioned more? It's going to forever be a never ending debate, and personally I believe Kobe should be mentioned more but it's hard to debate about the greatest of all time with a player who is not playing anymore and a player who is currently playing still because the current player still adding more accolades, still adding more stuff while the player that is not playing anymore is already set in stone. So personally, I believe that the debate won't end until LeBron is done. Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn't they have left it alone? The sequel to coming to America was more of a comedy sequel. I feel like it was a cool movie! It wasn't bad, but it wasn't a movie that can live up to its prequel. |
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Vechta 2 - Wolmirstedt 72-83 American Jordan Talbert (198-1991, college: MSSU) scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Bill Borekambi (199-1992, college: Sequoias CC) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Center Johann Gruenloh (210-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Kilian Brockhoff (205-2004) scored 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Wolmirstedt and five Vechta-2 players scored in double figures. Vechta-2's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Vechta 2: B.Kilian 20+2reb, K.Smit 12+1reb+4ast, B.Kaya 11+2reb+2ast, G.Johann 11+10reb+2ast, L.Okpara 11+3reb+2ast, J.Culver 3+1reb+2ast Wolmirstedt: L.Winter 16+3reb+1ast, M.Bogdanov 15+2reb+4ast, B.Borekambi 15+8reb+3ast, J.Talbert 14+8reb+5ast, L.Kamber 8+3ast, M.Begue 6+4reb+2ast BSW Sixers - Koblenz 78-96 Koblenz looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Brian Butler (196-1991) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points and 9 rebounds. Leon Friederici (190-1995) contributed with 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. Five Koblenz players scored in double figures. American swingman Donte Nicholas (196-1987, college: FPU) replied with 19 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Evans Rapieque (193-2002) added 12 points and 4 assists in the effort for Sixers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: BSW Sixers: D.Nicholas 19+6reb+2ast, A.Kovacevic 15+2reb+3ast, E.Rapieque 12+4reb+4ast, R.Hounnou 10+1reb, M.Rahn 7+5reb, H.Warner 6+7reb+1ast Koblenz: A.Moore II 18+1reb+4ast, L.Friederici 15+3reb+5ast, N.Sperber 14+1reb+3ast, M.Heckel 13+7reb+1ast, D.Johnson 12+4reb+3ast, B.Butler 12+9reb+2ast |
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Oldenburg - Ludwigsburg 72-73 The best player for the winners was naturalized Cuban Yorman Polas-Bartolo (191-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. American point guard Will Cherry (185-1991, college: Montana) chipped in 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. EnBW Ludwigsburg's coach Josh King used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American TJ Holyfield (203-1995, college: Texas Tech) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import Trey Drechsel (198-1996, college: GCU) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Top scorers: Oldenburg: T.Holyfield 15+6reb+1ast, D.Russell 13+2reb+4ast, T.Drechsel 12+7reb+2ast, N.Agbakoko 9+5reb, H.Gravett 9+1reb+4ast, K.Ogbe 7+2reb+1ast Ludwigsburg: Y.Polas-Bartolo 13+10reb+2ast, S.Waardenburg 13+4reb+1ast, P.Hubb 11+4ast, J.Baehre 9+4reb, J.Dunn 9+3reb, W.Cherry 7+8reb+4ast Bayern - Goettingen 87-85 American point guard Cassius Winston (185-1997, college: Michigan St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 4 assists. The former international Nick Weiler-Babb (196-1995, college: Iowa St.) contributed with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American Geno Crandall (191-1996, college: Gonzaga) replied with 28 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and his fellow American import Mark Smith (193-1999, college: Kansas St.) added 18 points and 4 assists in the effort for BG Goettingen. Four BG Goettingen players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Goettingen: G.Crandall 28+3reb+4ast, M.Smith 18+4reb+4ast, H.Kamp 13+2reb+1ast, T.Pape 10+5reb+1ast, J.Bess 6+3reb+5ast, H.Frey 5+4reb+3ast Bayern: C.Winston 13+4reb+4ast, N.Weiler-Babb 12+5reb+4ast, A.Obst 11+1reb+1ast, Z.Cheatham 10+1reb, I.Bonga 8+5reb+2ast, E.Harris 7+1ast Bonn - Chemnitz 95-78 Telekom Baskets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American-North Macedonian point guard TJ Shorts (175-1997, college: UC Davis) scored 19 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Javontae Hawkins (196-1993, college: Fordham) chipped in 24 points during the contest. Shorts is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The former international point guard Nelson Weidemann (190-1999) responded with 17 points and 5 assists and Kevin Yebo (207-1996) scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Chemnitz: N.Weidemann 17+4reb+5ast, K.Yebo 15+3reb, M.Susinskas 10+3reb+2ast, J.Richter 10+3reb, A.Uguak 8+4reb+1ast, W.Clark 7+1ast Bonn: J.Hawkins 24+4reb, T.Shorts 19+1reb+9ast, T.Ward 14+2reb+2ast, C.Malcolm 13+5reb+3ast, F.Delany 9+3reb, D.Williams 8+3reb+1ast Ulm - ALBA 77-91 ALBA Berlin outrebounded ratiopharm Ulm 37-18 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American-Croatian Jaleen Smith (190-1994, college: UNH) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Louis Olinde (205-1998) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American swingman Brandon Paul (193-1991, college: Illinois, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 20 points and Brazilian point guard Yago Matheus (175-1999) scored 11 points and 9 assists. Four ratiopharm Ulm players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Ulm: B.Paul 20+3reb+1ast, K.Jallow 16+3reb, Y.Matheus 11+3reb+9ast, B.Caboclo 10+4reb+1ast, P.Herkenhoff 8+1reb+1ast, J.Hawley 8+2reb+2ast ALBA: J.Smith 18+3reb+3ast, P.Gabriele 14, L.Sikma 14+4reb+3ast, L.Olinde 11+7reb+3ast, Y.Wetzell 9+5reb, M.Lo 6+4reb+4ast |
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Tuebingen - Karlsruhe PS 95-51 Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Lions' 28 and made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Lions 42-24 including a 35-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Lions' players. 28 personal fouls committed by Lions helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American Zac Seljaas (203-1997, college: BYU) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Croatian Mateo Seric (204-1999) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. American point guard Lovell Cabbil (188-1997, college: Liberty) answered with 13 points and center Maurice Pluskota (209-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) added 6 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Lions. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Tuebingen: M.Seric 17+8reb, Z.Seljaas 16+7reb+5ast, K.Helmanis 16+9reb, B.Dibba 15+5reb, E.Ersek 10+2reb+1ast, M.Osei 7 Karlsruhe PS: L.Cabbil 13+4reb+3ast, K.Omojola 7, M.Pluskota 6+5reb+1ast, I.Karacic 6+2reb+1ast, B.Shungu 5+3reb+1ast, D.Von Waaden 3 Vechta - Giessen 99-82 Rasta Vechta shot 66.7 percent from the field. Rasta Vechta had a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. American guard Ryan Schwieger (198-1999, college: Loyola, IL) stepped up and scored 17 points for the winners and Julius Wolf (205-1993) chipped in 11 points and 4 assists. Four Rasta Vechta players scored in double figures. Rasta Vechta's coach Ty Harrelson allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side swingman Luis Figge (197-1997) responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) scored 21 points and 6 assists. Top scorers: Vechta: R.Schwieger 17+4reb+3ast, J.Ferner 15+2reb, J.Aminu 13+2reb+3ast, A.Jones 12+1reb, C.Flanigan 12+1reb+1ast, J.Wolf 11+4reb+4ast Giessen: L.Figge 23+6reb+1ast, J.Barnes 21+1reb+6ast, J.Martin 17+2reb, N.Brauner 6+1reb+1ast, K.Miksic 5+3reb+5ast, R.Nyama 4+3reb |
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| Promitheas hire coach Ilias Papatheodorou - by Eurobasket News | |||
Papatheodorou was coaching Greek Senior National Team two years ago and coached also U20 National Team back in 2017. He has coached previously also in Kazakhstan (Astana) and Greece (PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki, AEK Athens and Nea Kifissia). His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2018 and 2021. Papatheodorou was voted to Greek League All-Star Game back in 2020. (via @DDPronos) |
| George Conditt IV (ASP Promitheas Patras) Is A Rim Protector Now But Wants To be Able To Guard 1-5 - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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George Conditt IV (208-C-2000, college: Iowa St.) is a 22 year old 208cm from Chicago that completed his rookie season in Greece for ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL) averaging 7.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 2FGP: 63.4%, FT: 61.8%; in the Eurocup and in the GBL averaged: 9.8ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 69.2%, FT: 62.1%, . He began his basketball career at Corliss high school. He then played at Iowa State University from2018.2022 playing a total of 117 NCAA games. In the summer of 2022 he played :NBA Summer League with the Minnesota Timberwolves averaging 2.5ppg, 3.0rpg. He then got his first pro experience with Gigantes de Carolina (BSN) averaging 11.8ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.4apg, Blocks-3 (1.6bpg), FGP: 57.0%, 3PT: 25.5%, FT: 62.3%. He spoke to eurobasket during the Eurocup season before a game against the Hamburg Towers. Thanks George for talking to eurobasket.com. You played a Eurocup against the Hamburg Towers. What do you know in general about Germany and it's country? Have you had any ex teammates play in Germany? I don't know much about Germany. I've never been to Germany, so this is my first time entering the country, other than going through its different airports. I do have a few ex-teammates that do play in Germany currently, one being Nick Weiler-Babb and the other being Solomon Young. They both are doing really well with their prospective teams and I root for them and cheer for them every time I can! You must always have good memories of Germany because you had your breakout game in the Eurocup with 22 points? I did have a very good game against Hamburg and I guess you can consider it a breakout game for me but I felt like this game was just me going out there and trying to show everyone that I can play! You played your rookie season overseas for ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL). What kind of an experience was it playing in Greece? I can imagine it's the warmest winter that you have had in years? Playing in this league in Greece I have already learned a lot. This is a very physical league but a very intellectual league as well so I feel like this is really helping me as a rookie overseas learn and develop my game a little bit faster and it definitely is one of the warmest winters I've had in a very long time. What was it like being teammates with so many nationalities? Was there been one player that really helped you out most getting adjusted to overseas ball? It's different because everybody has their own background, but I feel like playing fiba international basketball has helped me because I have friends on other national teams and their cultures are completely different from mine. As far as there being one player, I would say the coaches help me the most. They help me understand the game more so watching films and breaking down the game. What memories will you always have from playing your first game against an Euroleague team with Olympiacos? You lost by 28 points but held your own with 10/9 stats. Did a game like this prove you could play with the best? I would say I tried my best. That team is a really really good team and that's why they play Euroleague, but I feel like it was just one step to proving to myself that I can but I still have a lot to learn and get better at before I will play at that level. Let's talk a bit about your game. You're a 208cm center. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would it be? I don't really like to compare myself to other players, but if you would have to say what similarities do I have to a current NBA player? It would have to be a younger version of Domantas Sabonis! Because now his game is more polished. It's more crisp, but the younger version of him was still learning a lot and trying to polish those parts of his game! You can score, rebound and block shots well. What other strengths does your game have? I can pass the ball. I did quite well at doing that at Iowa State my last year being one of the highest assisting big men in the nation. Your shot blocking really takes center stage. What kind of defender are you now and what kind of defender do you want to become in the next few years? I want to be a defender that is able to guard one through five. I want to be able to switch. I want to be able to hold my own on the perimeter. Obviously I need to get stronger so I can be more physically defensively down low but I guess as of right now you can call me a rim protector. What has been the biggest adjustment for you on the court and what was your wake up call to being a rookie in Greece where you knew that you were far away from home? My biggest adjustment was the style of play. It's completely different from the way Basketball is played in the states so that is something I really had to adjust to and I'm still learning right now, but I'm gradually getting better at it. And a wake up, call was one of the games I had to sit on the bench because I just wasn't in tune with the game. So I realize that I needed to learn and develop to this playing style. What do you believe is a hidden strength in your game that doesn't get noticed right away? A big thing that people don't notice about me is that I can stretch the floor unfortunately I'm not stretching the floor with my team right now and I haven't been shooting in practice so it's been more centered around the rim but if you go back and watch any of my time with the Puerto Rican national team you will see I can obviously shoot the ball. What area of your game are you working on most now as a rookie so you can continue to improve your game? I could say that spacing the floor is something I'm working on the most but like I said right now I'm not working on that. I am working on becoming comfortable on the court with this playing style. Last summer you had the experience to play in your home land Puerto Rico for Gigantes de Carolina (BSN, starting five): 25 games: 11.8ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.4apg, Blocks-3 (1.6bpg), FGP: 57.0%, 3PT: 25.5%, FT: 62.3%. What kind of an experience was it? What did you cherish most about this time? Being able to play, there was an amazing experience, and it kind of helped me adjust to overseas life, living alone, taking care of yourself as a professional athlete, making sure you were eating the right things and doing enough to keep your body healthy. What kind of an experience was it being teammates with Tremont Waters. I can imagine you guys hooked up on many occasions for buckets? Having a teammate like Tremont Waters was the best thing I could've asked for coming out of college. He is a person that has so much experience within this game at a young age. I consider Tre like one of my brothers. I still check up on him and what he's doing in Paris and vice versa. After Puerto Rico, you played NBA Summer League with the Minnesota Timberwolves playing 4 games averaging 2.5ppg, 3.0rpg. How tough was it not playing much? There seems to be huge competition between the guys who aren't really on the radar of the NBA team for minutes? It definitely was tough not being able to play as much as I wanted to, but I took this as a learning step, and tried to learn as much as I could from this organization. I tried to become a sponge taking in as much knowledge as I could! You played at Iowa State from 2018-2022. How tough was it coming from Corliss where you had incredible stats to never averaging more than 16 minutes in a season? I love Iowa State. I will never speak badly of Iowa State unfortunate that I was never able to play to my full potential but man I had some great years some bad years looking back I wish I would've been able to play to my full potential! What memories do you have from that freshman team that won the Big 12 title? You had future NBA players with Tyrese Haliburton, Marial Shayok, Talen Horton -Tucker and Lindell Wiggington not to mention Nick Weiler Babb. What player from this group made the biggest impression on you? My freshman year was amazing. We had a great team and one of the most talented teams at Iowa State. Unfortunately it was cut short. You know we weren't able to make a good run in the tournament but being around those guys I learned a lot from all of them, and all of those names that you just listed are etched in the memories of cyclone fans for being able to accomplish what we accomplished! You had many great games in the NCAA but where does your 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks in the win over Seton Hall rank for you? Seton Hall was definitely one of my favorite games but if I had to say my favorite game it would be my very last game and Iowa State jersey in the sweet 16 in my hometown of Chicago that right there that night it sucked losing but being able to play in front of my family, all of them was an amazing experience. Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Tristan Enaruna? Who would win one on one between me and him would definitely have to say me. I don't care what Tristan says. That's my boy for life but Smoove, (his nickname) knows!! You also play for the Puerto Rican national team. How is the state of basketball in Puerto Rico? In 2021 you reached the Olympic qualifying tournament The state of Basketball and Puerto Rico is on an all time high. I personally believe there's so much Puerto Rican talent that we are going to continue to climb and climb! And yes, I did get the opportunity to compete in the Olympic qualifying tournament in 2021. Unfortunately we fell short at qualifying, but at that time I was 20 years old, playing against some of the best talent in the world learning so much at a young age I felt like that was the best thing for me and I had some of the best games in that tournament! Who was the toughest player that you battled in the NCAA that reached the NBA? I would have to say Jericho Sims of the New York Knicks definitely battled with him. I remember my freshman year. I played really really well against him but my sophomore year he got me good so he would have to be the best person matchup wise I played against that is currently in the NBA. Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time? Tyrese Haliburton , Tremont Waters, Tre Jackson Solomon Young, Talen Horton-Tucker Honorable mention, Sheldon Mac Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads? Jordan Kobe Shaq Kareem What is your personal opinion of the neverending debate of who is the greatest of all-time Jordan or Lebron and why isn't Kobe mentioned more? It's going to forever be a never ending debate, and personally I believe Kobe should be mentioned more but it's hard to debate about the greatest of all time with a player who is not playing anymore and a player who is currently playing still because the current player still adding more accolades, still adding more stuff while the player that is not playing anymore is already set in stone. So personally, I believe that the debate won't end until LeBron is done. Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn't they have left it alone? The sequel to coming to America was more of a comedy sequel. I feel like it was a cool movie! It wasn't bad, but it wasn't a movie that can live up to its prequel. |
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| Sam Huurman (ex Den Helder) agreed terms with Leuven - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.9ppg, 2.0rpg. Huurman has played previously for three other Belgium teams: Hubo Limburg United B team, Gistel Oostende and Limburg United. Among many awards his team made it to the Belgian League Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belgian Top Division I Honorable Mention back in 2020. |
| Two new signings at Leuven for 23-24 - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.9ppg, 2.0rpg. Huurman has played previously for three other Belgium teams: Hubo Limburg United B team, Gistel Oostende and Limburg United. Among many awards his team made it to the Belgian League Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belgian Top Division I Honorable Mention back in 2020. Leuven also landed 24-year old American 193cm guard Victor Bailey Jr (193-G-1998, college: GMU) for upcoming season. He graduated from George Mason University in 2023 and it is his first season in pro basketball. Bailey Jr played also for University of Tennessee for 2. Bailey started his college career at the University of Oregon. At George Mason he averaged 11.8ppg and 3.2rpg. |
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Al Shorta - Al-Naft SC 76:70 Al Shorta overcame Al-Naft SC 76-70 in Game 2 to tie the Final at 2-2. They trailed 17-24 at the end of the first period, but then dominated the second half. At first Al Shorta replied with an 18-13 run in the third quarter and then posted a final 25-16 surge at the end. Albert English top-scored for the winners with 31 points and Mohammed Al-Khafaji (206-C-1991) poured in 15. Jasim AL-SAADI replied with 18 points in a loss, whilst Karrar Hamzah (187-G/F-1995) had 17. |
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| National League Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Hapoel Afula and Maccabi Ramat Gan enter Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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H.Afula - E.Netanya 78-68 H.Afula made 27-of-31 free shots (87.1 percent) during the game. H.Afula outrebounded E.Netanya 50-30 including 35 on the defensive glass. 28 personal fouls committed by E.Netanya helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized Argentinian swingman Lucas Goldenberg (190-1993) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and American Jimmy Hall (203-1994, college: Kent St.) chipped in 22 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Ethan Butler (190-2002) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds and American center Justin Robinson (206-1996, college: Duke) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: H.Afula: L.Goldenberg 26+15reb+3ast, J.Hall 22+12reb+3ast, K.Zorno 19+6reb, T.Fitzpatrick 3+9reb+4ast, A.Druker 3+1reb, R.Netzia 2+1ast E.Netanya: B.Ethan 20+5reb+3ast, J.Robinson 14+7reb, S.Ben 12+2reb+3ast, J.Lewis 8+2reb+1ast, A.Aminu 8+9reb+1ast, D.Sahar 4+2reb+2ast M.Ramat Gan - E.Ashkelon 93-81 M.Ramat Gan players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American forward Demetrius Treadwell (201-1991, college: Akron) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and naturalized American guard Jordan Cohen (188-1997, college: Lehigh) accounted for 23 points. Four M.Ramat Gan players scored in double figures. American forward Dakarai Tucker (196-1994, college: Utah, agency: BIG) came up with 25 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Polish guard Gal Gilinski (195-1995) added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for E.Ashkelon in the defeat. E.Ashkelon's coach Avi Sukar rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: M.Ramat Gan: J.Cohen 23+4reb+3ast, D.Treadwell 15+11reb+7ast, K.Capers 13+3reb+2ast, D.Rosenbaum 13+5reb+5ast, H.Dadon 11+2reb+1ast, A.Aharoni 9+1reb+2ast E.Ashkelon: D.Tucker 25+5reb, T.Gipson 16+2reb+2ast, G.Gilinski 11+9reb+5ast, R.Pitshon 8+3reb, S.Harush 8+3reb+4ast, C.Rosenberg 7+5reb+6ast |
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| Abramo Canka transfers to Wake Forest - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at Stellazzurra Roma U18 team in 2018-2020, Pallacanestro Roseto in 2018-2020, Kedainiu Nevezis-Optibet in 2020-2022, Lokomotiv Kuban reserves in 2021-2022 and then at Lokomotiv Kuban in 2021-2022. Bruins made it to the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Munich Finals and he was also voted to Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Munich All-Tournament Team in 2020. Wake Forest University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Cameron Hildreth Damari Monsanto Hunter Sallis Jao Ituka Kevin Dunn RJ Kennah Xiaolong Xu Forwards: Matthew Marsh Bo Klintman Abramo Canka Zach Keller Andrew Carr Owen Kmety Center: Efton Reid_III Coach: Steve Forbes |
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Pesaro - Milano 88-83 It was a great evening for the international power forward Leonardo Tote (211-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (193-1994, college: Michigan) helped adding 10 points and 6 assists. Four Pesaro players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican-American point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) with 24 points and the former international power forward Nicolo Melli (205-1991) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Milano: S.Napier 24+2reb+3ast, N.Melli 14+3reb, S.Shields 9+4reb+1ast, B.Baron 8+5reb, K.Hines 8+3reb+2ast, T.Baldasso 6 Pesaro: L.Tote 16+5reb+1ast, M.Tambone 13+1reb+1ast, M.Abdur-Rahkman 10+1reb+6ast, V.Charalampopoulos 10+2reb+3ast, C.Delfino 9+2reb+1ast, D.Kravic 8+6reb+1ast Sassari - Venezia 80-69 Sassari looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Chris Dowe (189-1991, college: Bellarmine, agency: GoEmpire Group) who scored 10 points and 9 assists. The former international point guard Stefano Gentile (191-1989) chipped in 14 points. At the other side the best for losing team was international point guard Marco Spissu (184-1995) who recorded 15 points and 8 assists and the former international power forward Amedeo Tessitori (207-1994) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Venezia: D.Willis 15+4reb+1ast, M.Spissu 15+4reb+8ast, A.Tessitori 11+10reb+1ast, J.Parks 9+1reb, A.Mokoka 5+1reb+1ast, M.Bramos 5 Sassari: J.Jones 15+3reb, S.Gentile 14+3reb+2ast, C.Dowe 10+4reb+9ast, O.Diop 9+7reb+3ast, E.Bendzius 8+5reb, D.Stephens 7+4reb Trento - Tortona 79-76 Tortona was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Diego Flaccadori (193-1996) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. The international guard Matteo Spagnolo (193-2003) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. American point guard Semaj Christon (190-1992, college: Xavier) came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Mike Daum (206-1995, college: S.Dakota St.) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Tortona in the defeat. Four Tortona players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Tortona: D.Harper 15+1reb, J.Macura 14+4reb, S.Christon 14+6reb+4ast, L.Radosevic 10+2reb, L.Severini 9+3reb, M.Daum 9+7reb+2ast Trento: D.Flaccadori 19+6reb+3ast, M.Spagnolo 16+4reb+3ast, D.Atkins 12+5reb+2ast, A.Forray 8+2reb+2ast, M.Udom 7+2reb+1ast, A.Crawford 7+5reb+3ast Brindisi - Virtus BO 95-100 Virtus BO made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Georgian Tornike Shengelia (206-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. American power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Five Virtus BO players scored in double figures. Virtus BO's coach Sergio Scariolo used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Marcquise Reed (190-1995, college: Clemson, agency: Pensack Sports) who recorded 33 points (!!!) and 5 steals and the other American import guard DAngelo Harrison (193-1993, college: St.John's) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively. Top scorers: Brindisi: M.Reed 33+3reb+1ast, D.Harrison 19+3reb+4ast, K.Bowman 14+5reb+3ast, D.Lamb 9+2reb, J.Burnell 9+3reb, B.Mascolo 4+3reb+2ast Virtus BO: M.Belinelli 18, T.Shengelia 17+9reb+3ast, J.Mickey 15+6reb+3ast, M.Teodosic 13+2reb+5ast, I.Cordinier 12+6reb+2ast, M.Jaiteh 10+3reb+2ast |
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| LKL Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. Lietkabelis nip Juventus to enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Lietkabelis - Juventus 101-99 Lietkabelis looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Juventus helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Estonian point guard Kristian Kullamaee (194-1999) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Croatian forward Zeljko Sakic (204-1988) contributed with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Martynas Paliukenas (191-1993) answered with 19 points and 8 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American guard Jon Davis (190-1996, college: Charlotte) added 20 points in the effort for Juventus. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Lietkabelis: G.Goloman 16+3reb, K.Kullamaee 15+6reb+4ast, J.Morris 15+1reb+2ast, R.Mantas 12+2reb, N.Popovic 11+1reb, Z.Sakic 11+5reb+4ast Juventus: J.Davis 20+3reb+3ast, M.Paliukenas 19+2reb+8ast, J.Alston 13+5reb+4ast, D.Romancenko 12+4reb, R.Lynch 10+3reb+1ast, E.Sederevicius 9+1reb+1ast |
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Astros - Guaymas 107-105 Astros had a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) fired 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) produced 28 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls St.) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Four Astros and five Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Astros: J.Loveridge 25+7reb+4ast, L.Vick 23+6reb+1ast, S.Ponds 21+6reb+3ast, I.Whaley 20+4reb, M.Andriassi 8+4reb+3ast, M.Kenneth 5 Guaymas: M.Crawford 28+6reb+3ast, A.Smith 19+2reb+2ast, A.Villanueva 17+2reb+2ast, R.Peters 16+5reb+14ast, M.Cairo 15+7reb+1ast, A.Lillard 7+2reb+3ast Culiacan - Los Mochis 105-103 Caballeros de Culiacan dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneros Los Mochis' 42. Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jarron Cumberland (196-1997, college: Cincinnati) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) produced 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) added 18 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Culiacan: M.Jackson 23+12reb+1ast, J.Cumberland 18+6reb+5ast, J.Hughes III 16+7reb+1ast, M.Tarrance 11+3reb+1ast, T.Kapita 10+6reb, T.Kirk 10+1reb+2ast Los Mochis: J.Stevens 33+6reb+2ast, K.Jones 20+4reb+1ast, K.Alexander 18+11reb, G.Vazquez 13+4reb, J.Sandifer 10+9reb+1ast, J.Zesati 7+3reb Hermosillo - Obregon 90-87 Rayos de Hermosillo made 23-of-30 charity shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Strangely Halcones de Ciudad Obregon outrebounded Rayos de Hermosillo 70-48 including a 25-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and guard Terrence Drisdom (196-1992, college: CPP) accounted for 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Jacob Young (188-1997, college: Oregon, agency: MSG) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon in the defeat. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Hermosillo: J.Ivey 28+10reb+3ast, A.Wheeler 18+7reb+3ast, T.Drisdom 17+9reb+5ast, J.Camacho 8+7reb+4ast, J.Bird 7+1reb+2ast, N.Eastern 5+9reb+4ast Obregon: T.Farmer 27+22reb+6ast, J.Young 16+6reb+3ast, J.Everett 12+11reb+1ast, G.Gillard 8+6reb+2ast, J.Canty 8+15reb, R.Alejandro 4+2reb Mazatlan - Tijuana 109-111 Americans were the main players on the court. Anthony Young (200-1989, college: KWC) stepped up and scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners and Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) chipped in 24 points and 16 rebounds. At the losing side center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) responded with 28 points and 7 rebounds and guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Venados' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Tijuana: A.Young 35+6reb+2ast, A.Pruitt 24+16reb, J.Webster 16+10reb+10ast, S.Williams 12+7reb+5ast, A.Olivas 11+2reb, G.McCray 8+5reb Mazatlan: A.Stafford 28+7reb+1ast, J.Ledbetter 17+12reb+5ast, W.Alex Kaye 16+6reb+1ast, J.Strowbridge 14+4reb+2ast, J.Felton 12+2reb+4ast, V.Boumann 8+4reb |
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Langston University OK agreed terms with forward Majok Kuath (6'8''-185lbs). Salt Lake City (UT) native moved there from Northwestern State University (NCAA Division I) where he spent his junior year. But in 14 games he had just 1.7ppg and 1.8rpg this season. Kuath's team ended regular season as a second best place in Southland Conference and Demons made it to the Southland Conf. Tournament Finals this year. Kuath played also at Hutchinson Community College in 2019-2021 and then at San Jose State University in 2021-2022. His team won KJCCC D1 West Division Championship and Demons made it to the NJCAA D1 Plains District Finals and NJCAA Division I Sweet 16 in 2021. He graduated Kearns High in 2019. Langston University OK roster for 2022-23: Carlos Coppage Cedric Roland Anthony White James Alexandre Dominick Presendieu James Ellis AJ Rainey G'Quavious Lennox Tristan Harper Chereef Knox D'Monte Brown Toru Dean Majok Kuath Kristian Baccus Cortez Mosley Paul Ifft Zach Thomas Anthony Baldwin Anthony Gazaway Issiac Jones Coach: Chris Wright |
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Georgetown College strengthened their roster with addition of 6-4 guard Isaiah Mason. Bowling Green (KY) native played for the last two years at Northern Kentucky University (NCAA Division I). But in 11 games he recorded just 0.4ppg this season. Mason's team ended regular season as a second best place in Horizon League and NKU won Horizon League Tournament this year. Norse made it to the Horizon League Tournament Finals in 2022. Mason graduated Bowling Green (KY) High in 2021. Georgetown College roster for 2022-23: Kyran Jones Jake Ohmer Jaquay Wales Drew LaMont Tommy Thomas Rashad Bishop Isaiah Mason Seth Johnson Chad Ohmer Tae Dozier Chan Riiny Cam Brooks-Harris Andy Lopez Jabrion Spikes Aden Nyekan Gavin Stevens Chase Goins Coach: Chris Briggs |
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| Jimmy Butler scores 27, Miami beats Boston 111-105 to take 2-0 lead in East finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Jimmy Butler (6'7''-G/F-1989, college: Marquette) went forehead-to-forehead with the Boston Celtics, and the Heat are heading back to Miami with an opportunity to advance to the NBA Finals. Butler scored 27 points, hitting back-to-back buckets to tie the game and give Miami the lead, and the eighth-seeded Heat left Boston with a 111-105 victory Friday night and a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Butler also provided eight rebounds, six assists and an emotional spark after Boston's Grant Williams (6'6''-F-1998, college: Tennessee) started jawing with him: Butler stared down Williams, with both players drawing technical fouls for the double head-butt. Then 'Jimmy Buckets' scored and scored some more - nine points in all during a 23-9 run that turned a nine-point deficit into a 105-100 lead. 'I knew that was going to be good for us,' said Caleb Martin (6'7''-F-1995, college: Nevada), who came off the bench to score 25 points. 'We'll take mad Jimmy at any time. You could kind of see it in his eyes he was ready to go after that.' Bam Adebayo (6'10''-C-1997, college: Kentucky) had 22 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists for Miami, which returns home with a chance to sweep and become just the second No. 8 seed to reach the NBA Finals. Game 3 is Sunday night. 'He's going to have to make every single tough shot the rest of the series,' Williams said. 'And I'm not going to turn and look otherwise because I respect him as an (expletive) player.' Jayson Tatum had 34 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for Boston. But the Celtics star went 0 for 3 with two turnovers in the fourth quarter, when Boston blew an 89-77 lead en route to a second home loss in three nights. After finishing 13 games ahead of the Heat in the regular-season -- and then watching top-seeded Milwaukee fall to Miami in the first round -- the Celtics have stumbled on what appeared to be a clear path to their second straight NBA Finals. 'It's tough. It's a challenge. But there's no point being up here sad and (stuff),' Tatum said. 'They came in and won two games. They played well; you give them credit. But we're not dead or anything. We've got a great opportunity. I still have the utmost confidence. Everybody has the utmost confidence. We've just got to get ready for Game 3.' Jaylen Brown (6'6''-G/F-1996, college: California) scored 16 points on 7-for-23 shooting; he went 1 for 5 with a turnover in the final quarter, when Miami outscored Boston 36-22. 'We've got some dogs, and I love it. I love every bit of it,' Butler said on the postgame TV broadcast. 'Guys never quit. We never give up. We love playing with one another. We've got so much faith and trust in one another.' The Celtics led by 11 in the third quarter and made it a dozen early in the fourth. Williams made a 3-pointer to make it 96-87 and was talking to Butler on the way back down the court. Butler scored at the other end and was fouled by Williams; the two players leaned into each other - drawing double technicals - before Butler hit the ensuing free throw. 'Some healthy competition. I ain't going to lie to you. Healthy competition. And I love it. I'm always here to compete. I like to talk, at times,' Butler said. 'As long as we get the win, I'm good with it.' Asked if Boston 'poked the bear' by getting Butler angry, Brown said, 'Next question.' But Butler said there was no doubt that the attempt to get him off his game actually fired him up. 'Yes it did,' Butler said. 'But that's just competition at its finest. He hit a big shot and started talking to me. But I like that. It's just competition. It pushes that will to win. It makes me smile. ... I just don't know if I was the best person to talk to.' After Tatum missed from long distance - one of three missed 3s in the fourth quarter - Butler drove to the basket to make it a four-point Boston lead. Miami trailed 98-96 when Butler was called for an offensive foul, kicking Marcus Smart (6'4''-G-1994, college: OK State) after landing on a missed 3-pointer. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra challenged, but lost. Butler responded. He made a 17-footer to tie it 100-all, and then a short fadeaway to give Miami the lead. After Max Strus (6'6''-G-1996, college: DePaul) made one of two free throws, Adebayo scored on a putback dunk to make it 105-100 with less than a minute to play. 'I love that gnarly version of Jimmy,' Spoelstra said. 'But you get that regardless. I think now people are just paying more attention. ... Jimmy is just a real competitor.' Boston used a 21-2 run to turn an eight-point, first-quarter deficit into an 11-point lead. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Murray's big fourth quarter propels Nuggets past Lakers 108-103 for 2-0 lead in West finals - by Eurobasket News |
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After Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995)'s monster game in the opener, his pick-and-roll partner Jamal Murray (6'4''-SG-1997, college: Kentucky) took the spotlight in the Western Conference finals Thursday night. Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2-0 lead in the series. 'He was special,' Jokic said. 'He won us the game basically.' Murray missed 12 of his 17 shots through three quarters but found his touch in the fourth, going 6 for 7, including four 3-pointers, and fueling a 15-1 run that gave Denver a 96-84 lead. 'He made shots at the end of the clock,' LeBron James lamented. 'We guard for 24 seconds and he made two big-time shots, one over (Anthony Davis (6'10''-C-1993, college: Kentucky)) and one over me. He had his 3-point shot going in the fourth. It's no surprise to me, he's done it before. Sometimes it's a never-miss league.' In all, Denver sank seven 3s in the fourth quarter after hitting seven all night. 'It would have been a lot easier if I had made them in the first half,' said Murray, who is still playing through an earache he hasn't been able to shake since Round 2. Jokic added 23 points, 17 rebounds and a dozen assists a day after ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters handed the Nuggets the no-respect card by acknowledging that she'd never seen the two-time MVP play before Game 1, when he had 34 points, 21 boards and 14 assists. 'For those that don't know him, he's got 13 playoff triple-doubles now,' Malone sneered after Game 2. 'It's just incredible what he continues to do on a nightly basis on the biggest stage in the world.' As for Jokic, he brushed off the slights on him and his teammates, saying, 'It's nothing new for us.' Malone was plenty miffed by the Lakers getting all the pub. 'You win Game 1 and all everybody talked about was the Lakers,' Malone said. 'Let's be honest, the national narrative was, 'Hey, the Lakers are fine. They're down 1-0, but they figured something out.' No one talked about how Nikola just had an historic performance. He's got 13 (playoff) triple-doubles now, third all-time. What he's doing is just incredible. 'But their narrative wasn't about the Nuggets. The narrative wasn't about Nikola. The narrative was about the Lakers and their adjustments. So you know, you put that in your pipe and you smoke it, you come back and you know what, we're gonna go up 2-0.' The Nuggets have never been this close to reaching the NBA Finals in their history. Game 3 is Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, where James and the Lakers are 8-0 in the playoffs. Malone said he reminded Murray heading into the fourth quarter not to fret over his shooting woes but to focus on contributing in other ways. He heeded that advice, grabbing three big boards on defense and stealing the ball twice besides hitting 4-of-5 from deep and 7-of-8 from the stripe. 'Three-point line is what killed us in the fourth,' James said. Malone knew that when Murray finally found the net, many more buckets would follow. 'We all know ... he just has to see one go in,' Malone said, and when that happened, 'he kind of looked up to the heavens and that's all he needs. And after that he's shooting into a hula hoop.' Just like in Game 1, the Lakers didn't go down easily. They pulled to three points on Austin Reaves (6'5''-G-1998, college: Oklahoma)' jumper before Murray sank two free throws with 12 seconds left and Bruce Brown (6'5''-SG-1996, college: Miami, FL) stole the ball from James, then dribbled out the final 8 seconds. The Nuggets improved to 41-8 at home, best in the NBA, including 8-0 in the playoffs. James and Reaves both scored 22 for Los Angeles. Davis scored 18 after pouring in 40 in the opener and Rui Hachimura (6'8''-F-1998, college: Gonzaga) scored 21 points off the bench. For much of the night, it appeared as though the Lakers would wrest home-court advantage from the Nuggets, who are the top seed for the first time in their history. The Lakers won the series openers at Memphis and Golden State to reach the conference championship. The outstanding defense Hachimura played on Jokic in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' loss in Game 1 led many to believe coach Darvin Ham would start Hachimura to try to stymie the Nuggets' star center from the start. But instead he came off the bench again, scoring 17 first-half points but just four thereafter. 'Proud of our guys,' Ham said. 'They bounced back. We addressed a lot of the things that we said we were going to try to do better. Still got to be better in transition D. But overall the energy was there, the effort was there, the urgency was there, we just caught a bad stretch.' And a suddenly red-hot Jamal Murray. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
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Members of the Windsor Express have insisted that this is a different team than the one the London Lightning saw in the regular season. On Thursday, the third-seeded Express proved true to their word by taking the opening game of the NBL of Canada final by a 105-104 count over the top-seeded Lightning at Budweiser Gardens. 'We got a big one,' Express head coach Bill Jones said. 'This is a different team. It's a team that's playing well together.' Windsor dropped six-of-seven meetings against the Lightning in the regular season, but six of those games were played before the end of February. Thursday's result matched the score of Windsor's lone regular-season win over the Lightning in London. The Express avoided any long offensive droughts during Thursday's back-and-forth battle that went to the buzzer and ended with Billy White (6'8''-PF-1989, college: SDSU)'s steal to seal the win. 'I think we stayed tough,' Express guard Latin Davis (6'0''-PG, college: WSU, agency: VM Hoops Agency) said. 'We've been doing that since the Sudbury (semifinal) series. That's a big positive for us.' Davis scored 12 of his 25 points in the opening quarter to help the Express open a six-point lead, but the Lightning rallied to take a four-point lead at the half. 'Latin Davis was a leader and got us started,' Jones said. Windsor clawed back to tie the game at 72-72 entering the fourth quarter and Nick Garth (6'0''-PG-1996, college: Lamar)'s three-point shot with 79 seconds left in regulation put Windsor up for good. 'We were able to get back together and get through some difficult times,' Jones said. 'It was a hard fought second half and we were able to pull it out.' Guard Ja'Myrin Jackson (6'4''-G/F-1998) paced the Windsor offence with 26 points with 14 coming in the final quarter when the Express shot 64.7 per cent from the floor by hitting 11-of-17 shots. White finished with 16 points and also topped the Express with eight assists and eight rebounds while William Claiborne (6'11''-F/C, college: LSUA) finished with 14 points and Garth added 12 points. Game 2 of the best-of-five series is Saturday in London before the series shifts back to Windsor. Courtesy of: windsorstar.com |
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| Bryson Langdon transfers to Youngstown State University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at Arizona Western College in 2018-2019. His team won NJCAA D1 District I Championship and he was also voted to All-ACCAC Second Team and NJCAA D1 All-Region I First Team in 2019. Langdon graduated Kenwood Academy (Chicago, IL) in 2018. |
| Zach Wrightsil will continue his college career at California Baptist University - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played also at Loyola University New Orleans in 2018-2022. His team won SSAC Regular Season and NAIA Championships in 2022. Wrightsil received All-SSAC Player of the Year and NABC NAIA Player of the Year award. He was also voted to All-SSAC First Team, SSAC All-Tournament Team and NAIA All-America First Team. Wrightsil's team ended regular season as a second best place in SSAC West Division in 2021. Golden Eagles made it to the SSAC Tournament Semifinals and NAIA D1 Elite Eight. Wrightsil was also selected to NAIA D1 All-Tournament Team and NAIA All-America Second Team. Golden Eagles made it to the SSAC Tournament Finals in 2020. His team won SSAC Tournament in 2019 and 2022. Golden Eagles made it to the NAIA D1 Sweet 16 in 2019. He received All-SSAC Freshman of the Year award. Wrightsil was also voted to SSAC All-Freshman Team and All-NAIA D1 Honorable Mention. He was selected to All-SSAC First Team in three consecutive years: 2019, 2020 and 2021. Wrightsil graduated Prosper High in 2018. He was voted to TABC All-Region Class 5A Region 2 Team that year. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Christopher Moncrief transfers to St. Francis University (PA) - by Eurobasket News | |
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St. Francis University (PA) inked 6-5 guard Christopher Moncrief for upcoming season. Moncrief moved there from University of Evansville where he played only for one year. In 27 games he recorded just 2.4ppg and 1.1rpg. He graduated The Kiski School (Saltsburg, PA) in 2022. |
| Abramo Canka transfers to Wake Forest - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at Stellazzurra Roma U18 team in 2018-2020, Pallacanestro Roseto in 2018-2020, Kedainiu Nevezis-Optibet in 2020-2022, Lokomotiv Kuban reserves in 2021-2022 and then at Lokomotiv Kuban in 2021-2022. Bruins made it to the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Munich Finals and he was also voted to Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Munich All-Tournament Team in 2020. Wake Forest University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Cameron Hildreth Damari Monsanto Hunter Sallis Jao Ituka Kevin Dunn RJ Kennah Xiaolong Xu Forwards: Matthew Marsh Bo Klintman Abramo Canka Zach Keller Andrew Carr Owen Kmety Center: Efton Reid_III Coach: Steve Forbes |
| Faizon Fields transfers to Milwaukee - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee added to their roster forward Faizon Fields (6'10''-224lbs) for new 2023-24 season. Cedar Rapids (IA) native moved there from Old Dominion University where he spent his sophmore year. In 31 games he had 4.8ppg and 4.1rpg last season. Fields played also at Chipola College in 2020-2022. His team won NJCAA D1 FCSAA State Championship and he was also voted to All-Panhandle Conference First Team and FCSAA All-State/NJCAA All-Region VIII Team in 2022. His team won NJCAA D1 South Atlantic District Championship in 2021. Monarchs also won Panhandle Conference Regular Season Co-Championship in 2021 and 2022. His team also also won FCSAA Tournament in 2021 and 2022. He helped his team make it to the NJCAA Division I Final Four in two consecutive years: 2021 and 2022. Fields graduated Houston High School (Germantown, TN) in 2020. |
| Valpo lands Cooper Schwieger - by Eurobasket News |
| Valparaiso University tabbed 6-9 center Cooper Schwieger for new season. Schwieger played most recently at Link Year Prep (). (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Seth Towns will continue his college career at Howard - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played also at Harvard University in 2016-2020. His team won Ivy League Regular Season Co-Championship in 2018. Towns helped Ohio St. make it to the Ivy League Tournament Finals. He received All-Ivy League Player of the Year award. Towns was also voted to USBWA All-District I Team, All-Ivy League First Team, Ivy League All-Tournament Team and NABC Division I All-District 13 First Team. Towns' team ended regular season as a second best place in Ivy League and he helped Ohio St. make it to the Ivy League Tournament Semifinals in 2017. He graduated Northland High School (Columbus, OH) in 2016. Among many awards he received District Player of the Year award in 2015 and 2016. Towns was also selected to first team All-City in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He was voted to first team All-State in two consecutive years: 2015 and 2016. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Derrian Ford transfers to Arkansas State University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ford graduated Magnolia (AR) High in 2022. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others razorbacks made it to the Arkansas Class 4A Championship Finals in 2020. He was named Arkansas Class 4A All-Tournament Co-MVP in 2020. Ford was also voted to Arkansas All-State First Team, MaxPreps Arkansas All-State First Team, Arkansas Sports Media Super First Team, Arkansas Class 4A All-Tournament Team and Arkansas All-Class 4A Team in 2020. His team also won Arkansas Class 4A Championship in 2017 and 2020. |
| Dominic Brewton transfers to CS Fullerton - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Brewton played also at Vincennes University in 2020-2021. He helped his team make it to the NJCAA D1 Central District Finals in 2021. Brewton graduated Dohn Community Prep School (Cincinnati, OH) in 2019. |
| Hansel Enmanuel transfers to Austin Peay - by Eurobasket News | |
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Austin Peay State University added to their roster Dominican guard Hansel Enmanuel (6'6'') for new 2023-24 season. Enmanuel moved there from Northwestern State University where he spent his freshman year. But in 20 games he had just 1.7ppg and 1.2rpg last season. Enmanuel's team ended regular season as a second best place in Southland Conference and Demons made it to the Southland Conf. Tournament Finals this year. Austin Peay State University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Demarcus Sharp Anton Brookshire Dezi Jones Jalen Hampton Hansel Enmanuel Forward: Jonathan Dunn Center: Jordan Wilmore |
| Andres Fulgencio will continue his college career at UMass Lowell - by Eurobasket News |
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University of Massachusetts - Lowell tabbed 6-2 guard Andres Fulgencio for new season. Teaneck (NJ) native played for the last three years at Bloomfield College (NCAA Division II). In 29 games he averaged impressive 15.4ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg last season. Fulgencio's team ended regular season as a second best place in CACC North Division this year. Fulgencio helped Bloomfield make it to the CACC Tournament Semifinals. He was also voted to All-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference First Team. Fulgencio was selected to All-CACC Third Team in 2022. His team won CACC Regular Season Championship in 2021. He has played high school basketball at Dwight Morrow in Englewood, NJ, which he graduated in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Carlos Rosario transfers to Drake - by Eurobasket News | |
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Drake University strengthened their roster with addition of Dominican 6-7 forward Carlos Rosario for season 2023-24. Santo Domingo native played for the last three years at Washington State University. In 21 games he recorded just 2.3ppg and 1.6rpg last season. Rosario graduated Veritas Prep (Santa Fe Springs, CA) in 2020. Drake University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kyron Gibson Atin Wright Forwards: Carlos Rosario Ethan Roberts |
| Jaylen Bates commits to Youngstown State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Youngstown State University agreed terms with forward Jaylen Bates (6'7''-216lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Atlanta (GA) native moved there from Florida A&M University where he spent his junior year. In 27 games he had 8.8ppg, 7.1rpg and 1.1apg last season. Bates played also at St. Petersburg College in 2019-2022. His team ended regular season as a second best place in FCSAA Central Conference in 2021. Bates' high school career he had spent at Ramsay in Birmingham, AL, which he graduated in 2019. Youngstown State University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Bryson Langdon Brett Thompson Forwards: DJ Burns Jaylen Bates |
| Marcus Boykin will continue his college career at Sam Houston State University - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played high school basketball at Trinity Christian Academy in Fayetteville, NC, which he graduated in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Rylan Jones will continue his college career at Samford - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played also at University of Utah in 2019-2021. Jones was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2019. He graduated Olympus High School (Salt Lake City, UT). Jones helped his team make it to the Class 5A Semifinals and he received Utah's Gatorade Player of the Year award that year. Among many awards his team won UHSAA Class 5A state title in 2018. He received Utah Gatorade Player of the Year, Tribune Player of the Year and All-USA Utah Boys Player of the Year award in 2018. Jones was also voted to MaxPreps Junior All-America Honorable Mention in 2018. He was selected to All-USA Utah Boys First Team in two consecutive years: 2018 and 2019. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Yvan Ouedraogo transfers to California Baptist University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ouedraogo played also at CFBB Paris U18 in 2017-2019, Pole France Paris in 2017-2019 and then at University of Nebraska in 2019-2021. He helped his team make it to the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Kaunas Semifinals in 2019. Ouedraogo represented France at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.9ppg, 4.0rpg, FGP: 46.9%, FT: 60.0%. He helped his team make it to the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Novi Sad (Serbia) in 2020. Ouedraogo was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Honorable Mention in 2018. His team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece in 2020. |
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| Tevin Gowins transfers to Montevallo - by Eurobasket News | |
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Montevallo University strengthened their roster with addition of 5-9 point guard Tevin Gowins for season 2023-24. Gowins originally came from Florissant (MO), and he is moving here from Southeast Missouri State University (NCAA Division I) where he played only for one year. But in 15 games he recorded just 1.5ppg. His team won OVC Tournament this year. He graduated Hazelwood Central High School (Florissant, MO) in 2022. |
| Zach Hobbs will continue his college career at Gannon - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Hobbs played also at Montana State University in 2019-2020 and then at Des Moines Area Community College in 2021. Hobbs' team ended regular season as a second best place in ICCAC D1 in 2021. Indiana St. won NJCAA D2 North Central A District , NJCAA D2 Region XI and NJCAA Division II Championships. He was also voted to ICCAC All-Region Second Team and NJCAA D2 All-Tournament Team. Hobbs graduated Mesa High in 2019. |
| Andres Fulgencio will continue his college career at UMass Lowell - by Eurobasket News |
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University of Massachusetts - Lowell tabbed 6-2 guard Andres Fulgencio for new season. Teaneck (NJ) native played for the last three years at Bloomfield College (NCAA Division II). In 29 games he averaged impressive 15.4ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg last season. Fulgencio's team ended regular season as a second best place in CACC North Division this year. Fulgencio helped Bloomfield make it to the CACC Tournament Semifinals. He was also voted to All-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference First Team. Fulgencio was selected to All-CACC Third Team in 2022. His team won CACC Regular Season Championship in 2021. He has played high school basketball at Dwight Morrow in Englewood, NJ, which he graduated in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Marcus Boykin will continue his college career at Sam Houston State University - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played high school basketball at Trinity Christian Academy in Fayetteville, NC, which he graduated in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Jacob Jennissen commits to Minnesota State University Moorhead - by Eurobasket News | |
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Minnesota State University Moorhead agreed terms with center Jacob Jennissen (7'1''-240lbs) for new 2023-24 season. Sauk Centre (MN) native played for the last three years at Colorado State University (NCAA Division I). Jennissen's team ended regular season as a second best place in MWC and he helped Colorado St. make it to the MWC Tournament Semifinals in 2022. Jennissen graduated Sauk Centre High in 2020. He played also for Minnesota Matrix in AAU. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was named to Class AA Preseason First Team All-State by PrepHoops.com in 2019. |
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| SPB 2023 - Gladiadores add Daniel Ochefu to their roster - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Part of previous (2023) summer he spent at TNT Tropang in Filipino league. In two LBL games he had 10.5ppg, 10.5rpg, 1.5spg and 1.5bpg. He also spent pre-season at Gaiteros that year. Ochefu has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He also represented Nigeria at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. Ochefu's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 5 games: 5.0ppg, 5.8rpg. Ochefu is quite experienced player. Ochefu's career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America. Ochefu has played previously professionally in Japan (Cyberdyne Ibaraki Robots), Korea (Seoul Thunders), Mexico (Libertadores), Spain (Rio Breogan), NBA (Boston Celtics, NY Knicks and Washington Wizards), NBA G League (Stockton Kings, Maine Celtics and Windy City Bulls) and The Basketball Tournament (Team 23 and Heartfire). His team won Big East Regular Season in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He was voted to All-Big East Honorable Mention back in 2015 and 2016. He graduated from Villanova University in 2016 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. On Ochefu: Jay Wright on Ochefu: "Daniel is a very well-rounded young man who is determined to excel in the classroom and on the basketball court. Ochefu has a knack for shot-blocking and rebounding that will be a great asset to our team and is a skilled offensive threat. |
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| Prva Liga Round 2 of Semi-Finals. MZT Skopje and Pelister reach Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Rabotnicki - MZT Skopje 62-73 American guard Keandre Cook (196-1997, college: Missouri St.) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Vojdan Stojanovski (194-1987) chipped in 18 points during the contest. Four MZT Skopje players scored in double figures. Serbian forward Nikola Malesevic (202-1989, college: URI, agency: Mansfield and Associates) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Eric Nottage (187-1994, college: FIU) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: Rabotnicki: N.Malesevic 14+9reb+2ast, D.Dzeletovic 13+1reb+4ast, E.Nottage 10+7reb+3ast, S.Andrej 7+2reb+1ast, I.Umipig 7+5reb+2ast, G.Markovski 6+2reb MZT Skopje: K.Cook 18+5reb+1ast, V.Stojanovski 18+4reb+1ast, D.Ware 12+3reb+6ast, A.Abu 11+7reb+1ast, A.Andrej 5+4reb, D.Robev 3+1reb TFT - Pelister 82-84 Pelister players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. TFT was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international power forward Andrej Maslinko (208-1997) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Dontay Caruthers (185-1995, college: Buffalo, agency: GoEmpire Group) supported him with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 13 points and 6 assists by point guard Aleksandar Kostoski (186-1988) did not help to save the game for TFT. American center David Haughton (201-1991, college: Purchase, agency: Mansfield and Associates) added 12 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Four Pelister and five TFT players scored in double figures. TFT's coach Boro Smilkovski tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: TFT: D.McBrayer 17+1reb+2ast, L.Anderson 13+4reb+3ast, A.Kostoski 13+4reb+6ast, D.Haughton 12+8reb+1ast, M.Simonovski 11+3ast, T.Viktor 8+1ast Pelister: A.Maslinko 23+11reb+2ast, K.Carpenter 20+4reb+2ast, D.Caruthers 17+7reb+6ast, S.Hadzifejzovic 14+2reb+4ast, N.Siladji 4+4reb, B.Stajic 3+2reb+6ast |
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| LNB Round 11: Sol de America edge Atletico C. by three points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 11 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Atletico C. (2-9) to eighth ranked Sol de America (1-10) 78-75 on Thursday evening. Sol de America dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Atletico C.'s 42. Sol de America forced 22 Atletico C. turnovers. The best player for the winners was Juan Marti who scored 38 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Nicolas Escurra chipped in 16 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Alejandro Acosta produced 13 points for the hosts. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Sol de America maintains eighth place with 1-10 record. It was Atletico C.'s sixth loss in a row. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Campo Alto. Sol de America's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Olimpia K.. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#3) and Campo Alto (#6). Felix Perez (7-4) crushed visiting Campo Alto (2-9) by 21 points 75-54. Leonel Bettiga orchestrated the victory by scoring 2 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Federico Ferreira contributed with 14 points for the winners. Darwinn Rivera answered with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Campo Alto. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Felix Perez maintains third place with 7-4 record having four points less than leader San Jose. Campo Alto at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Atletico C.. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias G.. Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Libertad A. (#4). Olimpia K. (9-2) won against visiting Libertad A. (6-5) 84-78. It was a great evening for Thomas Cooper who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Diego Bareiro responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds. Olimpia K. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader San Jose. Loser Libertad A. keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Colonias G.. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Sol de America. In the last game of round 11 Colonias G. lost to undefeated San Jose in Asuncion 57-96. The best stats of 11th round was 14 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals by Alejandro Peralta of San Jose.
Felix Perez - Campo Alto 75-54 Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Felix Perez (#3) and Campo Alto (#6). Felix Perez (7-4) crushed visiting Campo Alto (2-9) by 21 points 75-54. They outrebounded Campo Alto 39-28 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Felix Perez players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Leonel Bettiga orchestrated the victory by scoring 2 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Swingman Federico Ferreira contributed with 14 points for the winners. Darwinn Rivera answered with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Argentinian point guard Santiago Peralta (183-2000) added 13 points and 6 assists in the effort for Campo Alto. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Felix Perez maintains third place with 7-4 record having four points less than leader San Jose. Campo Alto at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Atletico C.. Felix Perez's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Colonias G.. Top scorers: Felix Perez: F.Federico 14+3reb+1ast, A.Merlo 10+6ast, G.Araujo 9+4reb, B.Alejandro 8+3reb+3ast, G.Emmanuel 6+1reb+1ast, R.Maxsuel 6+9reb Campo Alto: R.Darwinn 15+7reb+5ast, N.Peralta 13+6reb, P.Santiago 13+4reb+6ast, M.Mainero 7+4reb+2ast, R.Orue 2+4reb+1ast, F.Fabrizio 2+3reb Atletico C. - Sol de America 75-78 The most exciting game of round 11 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Atletico C. (2-9) to eighth ranked Sol de America (1-10) 78-75 on Thursday evening. Sol de America dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Atletico C.'s 42. Sol de America forced 22 Atletico C. turnovers. The best player for the winners was Juan Marti who scored 38 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Nicolas Escurra chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Alejandro Acosta produced 13 points and Nahuel Scala added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Sol de America maintains eighth place with 1-10 record. It was Atletico C.'s sixth loss in a row. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Campo Alto. Sol de America's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Asuncion Olimpia K.. Top scorers: Sol de America: M.Juan 38+8reb+1ast, E.Nicolas 16+10reb+5ast, S.Benitez 9+1reb+1ast, R.Marcos 7+7reb+6ast, M.Alvaro 6+15reb, R.Diaz Fabrizio 2+5reb+1ast Atletico C.: B.Francisco 15+2reb+1ast, A.Alejandro 13+4reb+3ast, O.Diego 10+7reb+1ast, A.Brahian 9+4reb+4ast, V.Sosa 8+1ast, T.Oscar 8+5reb+2ast Olimpia K. - Libertad A. 84-78 Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: Olimpia K. (#2) and Libertad A. (#4). Olimpia K. (9-2) won against visiting Libertad A. (6-5) 84-78. Olimpia K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Gabriel Peralta (203-1995) helped adding 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Diego Bareiro (195-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and the former international Rodney Mercado (191-1999) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Libertad A. players scored in double figures. Olimpia K. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader San Jose. Loser Libertad A. keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Colonias G.. Olimpia K.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Sol de America. Top scorers: Olimpia K.: I.Alessio 21+6reb+1ast, T.Cooper 21+7reb+5ast, G.Peralta 17+10reb+4ast, D.Fabrizio 6+5reb+1ast, L.Ljubetich 6+3reb+4ast, K.Sebastian 6+3reb+1ast Libertad A.: D.Bareiro 18+16reb+3ast, R.Mercado 16+7reb+3ast, J.Martinez 13+7reb+5ast, A.Lopez 12+7reb+1ast, F.Mellonex 10+5reb+5ast, J.Sequera 6+4reb+1ast San Jose - Colonias G. 96-57 There was no surprise in Asuncion where 5th ranked Colonias G. (6-5) was crushed by leader San Jose (11-0) 96-57 on Thursday. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Colonias G.'s 24. San Jose forced 22 Colonias G. turnovers and outrebounded them 40-25 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Colonias G.'s players. It was a great evening for the former international forward Alejandro Peralta (195-1991, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals. Argentinian Tobias Gomez helped adding 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four San Jose players scored in double figures. The former international Sebastian Galarza (185-2001) responded with 15 points and the former international guard Nicolas Tischler (190-2000) scored 6 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Jose have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 11-0 record. Loser Colonias G. dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Libertad A.. San Jose's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Asuncion to the arena Libertad A.. Top scorers: San Jose: T.Gomez 16+6reb+4ast, F.Benitez 14+4reb+1ast, A.Peralta 14+9reb+8ast, J.Wood 14+7reb+4ast, J.Alen 11+3reb, F.Dose 9+1ast Colonias G.: S.Galarza 15+3reb+3ast, F.Hugo 9+2reb, B.Cristhian 8+4reb, T.Nicolas 6+5reb+2ast, T.Tiago 6+3reb+3ast, H.Jeremias 5+4reb+1ast |
| Juan Marti gets MVP of the Week award for Paraguayan LNB (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Juan Marti had an amazing evening in the last round for Sol de America and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 11. The had the game-high 38 points adding eight rebounds for Sol de America in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Atletico C. (#6, 2-9) 78-75. Sol de America maintains the 8th position in Paraguayan LNB. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. Sol de America have already lost 10 games and recorded just one victory. In the team's last game Marti had a remarkable 78.9% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Sol de America, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Marti has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (2nd best: 20.9ppg) and averages solid 68.8% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young international forward Alejandro Peralta (195-F-1991, agency: Interperformances) of league's best team San Jose. Peralta impressed basketball fans with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Of course he led San Jose to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Colonias G. (#5, 6-5) 96-57. Of course San Jose still keep the league's top spot. He plays for the best team in the league and San Jose managed to win all 11 games keeping a perfect record. Peralta is one of the most experienced players at San Jose and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Thomas Cooper (196-G-1992) of second-ranked Olimpia K.. Cooper showcased his all-around game by recording 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists in the last round. He was a key player of Olimpia K., leading his team to a 84-78 win against #4 ranked Libertad A. in a game of the week. Olimpia K. is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 9-2 record is not that bad... Cooper has a very solid season. In 2 games in Paraguay he scored 23.0ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Gabriel Peralta (203-F-1995) of Olimpia K. - 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Tobias Gomez) of San Jose - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Santiago Peralta (183-PG-2000) of Campo Alto - 13 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Diego Bareiro (195-F-1991) of Libertad A. - 18 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Darwinn Rivera) of Campo Alto - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Jeremiah Wood (200-C/F-1985) of San Jose - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Jorge Martinez (178-PG-1998) of Libertad A. - 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Clavell comes back to Santurce - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Clavell 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, Latin America and of course North America). Clavell has played previously professionally in Greece (Promitheas), Russia (Avtodor), Spain (Estudiantes), Turkey (Bursaspor and Sakarya Buyuksehir Basketbol), NBA (Dallas Mavericks and GS Warriors), NBA G League (Texas Legends) and NBA Summer League (Portland Trail Blazers). He won Latvian-Estonian Basketball League championship title in 2023. Clavell received All-MWC Player of the Year award back in 2017. He graduated from Colorado State in 2017 and it is his sixth season in pro basketball. Clavell played also for Northwest Kansas Technical College for 2 years. |
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| QBL Round 14 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Round 14 most important game was a victory of Al Sadd over one of their biggest challengers Qatar Club 98-91 on Monday night. Al Sadd looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists. American-German forward Waverly Austin (211-1991, college: Oregon, agency: Diamond Sports) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists. International Faisal Abuissa (188-1999) contributed with 19 points and 7 steals for the winners. American guard Brian Halums (196-1997, college: UAFS) replied with a triple-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists and 6 steals for Qatar Club. Defending champion maintains second position with 12-4 record behind leader Al Rayyan. Qatar Club at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Al Shamal. Fifth-ranked Al Ahli (7-9) was very close to win a game against first ranked Al Rayyan (13-3) in Doha. Al Rayyan managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Al Ahli. Senegalese power forward Mouhammad Faye (207-1985, college: SMU) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and TJ Starks chipped in 19 points and 5 steals during the contest. American-Nigerian forward Stephen Ugochukwu (201-1996, college: McNeese St.) responded with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Al Rayyan have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-3 record. Al Ahli at the other side keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Al Arabi. A very close game took place in Doha (derby !!!) between Al Arabi and Al Shamal. Sixth ranked Al Arabi (7-9) got a very close home victory over 4th ranked Al Shamal (11-5). Al Arabi managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Monday evening. Kelechi Ajukwa notched 21 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort. Even a triple-double of 24 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists by Moustafa Elmekawi did not help to save the game for Al Shamal. Al Arabi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Al Ahli. Loser Al Shamal dropped to the third position with five games lost. They share it with Qatar Club. There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Al Wakrah was smashed by Al Gharafa on the road 86-53. Al Arabi won against Al Khor on its own court 76-64. Al Sadd unfortunately lost to Al Shamal in Doha 76-94. The most impressive performance of 14th round was 23 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 13 steals by Uchenna Iroegbu of Al Shamal.
Al Arabi - Al Shamal 81-79 A very close game took place in Doha (derby !!!) between Al Arabi and Al Shamal. Sixth ranked Al Arabi (7-9) got a very close home victory over 4th ranked Al Shamal (11-5). Al Arabi managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Monday evening. Strangely Al Shamal outrebounded Al Arabi 47-24 including a 23-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 59.1 percentage. Al Arabi looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American-Nigerian guard Kelechi Ajukwa (201-1995, college: Charlotte) notched 21 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and forward Ousmane Dieng (194-2002) supported him with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Al Arabi players scored in double figures. Even a triple-double of 24 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists by Egyptian power forward Moustafa Elmekawi (204-1994) did not help to save the game for Al Shamal. Palestinian-Canadian forward Shane Osayande (200-1993, college: Saskatchewan) added 22 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for the guests. Al Arabi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Al Ahli. Loser Al Shamal dropped to the third position with five games lost. They share it with Qatar Club. Top scorers: Al Arabi: K.Ajukwa 21+7reb+7ast, A.Khaled 19+4reb+4ast, D.Ousmane 18+5reb+5ast, A.Omar 17+4reb+4ast, H.Ghassan 6+2reb+2ast, C.Casas 0+1reb+1ast Al Shamal: M.Elmekawi 24+20reb+20ast, S.Diallo 23+3reb+3ast, S.Osayande 22+12reb+12ast, A.Fadi 3+5reb+5ast, F.Sadikovic 3+3reb+3ast, I.Moutasim 2+1reb+1ast Qatar Club - Al Sadd 91-98 Round 14 most important game was a victory of Al Sadd over one of their biggest challengers Qatar Club 98-91 on Monday night. Al Sadd looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists. American-German forward Waverly Austin (211-1991, college: Oregon, agency: Diamond Sports) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists. International Faisal Abuissa (188-1999) contributed with 19 points and 7 steals for the winners. Four Al Sadd players scored in double figures. American guard Brian Halums (196-1997, college: UAFS) replied with a triple-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists and 6 steals and Serbian Dejan Janjic (198-1995) added 26 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Qatar Club. Defending champion maintains second position with 12-4 record behind leader Al Rayyan. Qatar Club at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Al Shamal. Top scorers: Al Sadd: W.Austin 24+15reb+15ast, A.Faisal 19+3reb+3ast, B.Dieng 17+3reb+3ast, M.Elsadi 13+5reb+5ast, V.Blue 10+4reb+4ast, C.Chapman 7+7reb+7ast Qatar Club: H.Woods II 29+1reb+1ast, D.Janjic 26+5reb+5ast, B.Halums 24+12reb+12ast, A.Badara Ndoye 5+6reb+6ast, F.Mark 3+1reb+1ast, A.Abdalla Ali 3 Al Rayyan - Al Ahli 77-74 Fifth-ranked Al Ahli (7-9) was very close to win a game against first ranked Al Rayyan (13-3) in Doha. Al Rayyan managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Al Ahli. Al Rayyan made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Senegalese power forward Mouhammad Faye (207-1985, college: SMU) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard TJ Starks (188-1998, college: CSUN) chipped in 19 points and 5 steals during the contest. American-Nigerian forward Stephen Ugochukwu (201-1996, college: McNeese St.) responded with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and international forward Ndoye Seydou (205-1999) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Al Rayyan have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-3 record. Al Ahli at the other side keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Al Arabi. Top scorers: Al Rayyan: T.Starks 19+2reb+2ast, M.Faye 16+7reb+7ast, M.Curry 14+1reb+1ast, M.Salem 14+2reb+2ast, M.Haracic 12+1reb+1ast, S.Ibrahima 2+9reb+9ast Al Ahli: J.Hudson 25+1reb+1ast, N.Seydou 16+7reb+7ast, S.Ugochukwu 15+10reb+10ast, K.Abdi 12+7reb+7ast, B.Christos 3+1reb+1ast, N.Mohamed 3+1reb+1ast Al Gharafa - Al Wakrah 86-53 The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Al Gharafa's (6-10) home victory over 8th ranked Al Wakrah (4-12) in Doha 86-53 on Wednesday. Al Gharafa dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Al Wakrah's 34. They outrebounded Al Wakrah 46-34 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Al Gharafa looked well-organized offensively handing out 46 assists. American power forward CJ Aiken (206-1990, college: St.Joseph's, agency: BIG) notched 8 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists to lead the effort and Senegalese forward Ousseynou Mbow (195-1997) supported him with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a triple-double of 14 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists by the former international center Ndour Mame Souleye (206-1987) did not help to save the game for Al Wakrah. Forward Modou Ndoye (193) added 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the guests. Al Gharafa maintains seventh position with 6-10 record. Al Wakrah lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Top scorers: Al Gharafa: K.Brown 23+4reb+4ast, M.Ousseynou 18+7reb+7ast, I.Marlen 15+6reb+6ast, M.Yousuf Mohmmed 9+8reb+8ast, E.Amr 8+3reb+3ast, C.Aiken 8+15reb+15ast Al Wakrah: N.Mame Souleye 14+13reb+13ast, N.Modou 14+11reb+11ast, M.Al-Darwish 9, E.Mohamed 5, B.Spearman 4+1reb+1ast, A.Matalkeh 4+7reb+7ast Al Arabi - Al Khor 76-64 Rather expected game when 9th ranked Al Khor (1-15) lost to sixth ranked Al Arabi (7-9) in Doha 64-76 on Thursday. Al Arabi looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists. American-Nigerian guard Kelechi Ajukwa (201-1995, college: Charlotte) notched 28 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and forward Ousmane Dieng (194-2002) supported him with 10 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals. Four Al Arabi players scored in double figures. Even a triple-double of 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists by American power forward Tony Criswell (205-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Al Khor. Forward Djibrirou Dioum (199-1999) added 21 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the guests. Al Arabi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Al Ahli. Loser Al Khor stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Top scorers: Al Arabi: K.Ajukwa 28+9reb+9ast, A.Khaled 18+6reb+6ast, M.Lashin 13+3reb+3ast, D.Ousmane 10+12reb+12ast, A.Omar 5+3reb+3ast, H.Ghassan 2+1reb+1ast Al Khor: D.Djibrirou 21+9reb+9ast, T.Criswell 20+11reb+11ast, O.Salem 12+9reb+9ast, A.Jackson 5+3reb+3ast, A.Bobo Magassa 4+6reb+6ast, K.Mohamed 2 Al Shamal - Al Sadd 94-76 There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Al Shamal (11-5) won against second-ranked Al Sadd (12-4) in Doha 94-76 on Thursday. Al Shamal looked well-organized offensively handing out 42 assists. Nigerian point guard Uchenna Iroegbu (183-1996, college: Stony Brook) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 13 steals to lead the effort and American guard Sindou Diallo (194-2000, college: Montana Tech) supported him with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Iroegbu is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even 16 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists by American-German forward Waverly Austin (211-1991, college: Oregon, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Al Sadd. American power forward Clinton Chapman (208-1989, college: Texas, agency: Diamond Sports) added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Al Sadd's coach Vassilis Bratsiakos rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Al Shamal moved-up to third place, which they share with Qatar Club. Defending champion Al Sadd keeps the second position with four games lost. Top scorers: Al Shamal: S.Diallo 24+6reb+6ast, U.Iroegbu 23+7reb+7ast, S.Osayande 18+8reb+8ast, M.Elmekawi 10+8reb+8ast, A.Fadi 9+10reb+10ast, F.Sadikovic 8 Al Sadd: W.Austin 16+9reb+9ast, C.Chapman 13+10reb+10ast, B.Dieng 12+3reb+3ast, M.Elsadi 10+8reb+8ast, A.Faisal 8, O.Saad 7+3reb+3ast |
| Waverly Austin's triple-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He recorded a triple-double of 24 points adding also 15 rebounds and 15 assists, while his team beat Qatar Club (#4, 11-5) 98-91. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Al Sadd maintains the 2nd position in Qatari league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Al Sadd will need more victories to improve their 12-4 record. Austin turned to be Al Sadd's top player in his first season with the team. University of Oregon graduate has very impressive stats this year. Austin is in league's top in points (5th best: 23.4ppg) and averages solid 3.9bpg and 55.2% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Moustafa Elmekawi (204-F/C-1994) of Al Shamal. He is Egyptian forward in his first season at Al Shamal. In the last game Elmekawi recorded impressive triple-double of 24 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists. Bad luck as Al Shamal was edged by the lower-ranked Al Arabi (#6, 7-9) 81-79. Despite lost game Al Shamal moved up to 3rd position in the standings. His team's 11-5 record is not bad at all. Elmekawi is one of the most experienced players at Al Shamal and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Brian Halums (196-G-1997) of Qatar Club (#4). Halums showcased his all-around game by recording 24 points, twelve rebounds (!!!) and twelve assists (!!!) in the last round. Despite Halums' great performance Qatar Club lost 91-98 to #2 ranked Al Sadd. But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Qatar Club needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 11 victories and 5 lost games. Halums has a great season in Qatar. After 16 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 26.7ppg (3rd best), rebounds with 10.4rpg (4th best) and assists with 10.4apg (4th best). He also has 5.3spg and FGP: 54.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Kelechi Ajukwa (201-G-1995) of Al Arabi - 28 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists 5. C.J. Aiken (206-C/F-1990) of Al Gharafa - 8 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists 6. Shane Osayande (200-F-1993) of Al Shamal - 22 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists 7. Uchenna Iroegbu (183-PG-1996) of Al Shamal - 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Kenny Brown (188-G-1991) of Al Gharafa - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Dejan Janjic (198-SG-1995) of Qatar Club - 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Ousmane Dieng (194-F-2002) of Al Arabi - 10 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| SPB 2023 - Malik Dime (ex Parma-Pari) agreed terms with Gladiadores - by Francisco Vega | ||||
The most of last season he spent at Vanoli Cremona in Italian Serie A where in 20 games he averaged 7.3ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.8bpg. He also played for Maccabi Rishon in Israeli Winner League. In 7 games he had 7.4ppg, 7.9rpg and 1.6bpg. Dime has been regularly called to Senegalese Senior National Team since 2020. He is a very experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in eleven different countries. Dime has played previously professionally in Bosnia (Vogosca), Bulgaria (Rilski), Finland (Ura Basket), Germany, Greece (Lavrio), Spain (Andorra), Ukraine (Kyiv Basket), Venezuela (Guaros), NBA G League (NAZ Suns), Turkey (Bornova) and The Basketball Tournament (Carmen's Crew). He won NJCAA D1 Region XI championship title in 2014 and 2015. Dime graduated from University of Washington in 2017 and it is his sixth season in pro basketball. He played also for Indian Hills Community College for 2 years. |
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| KLS Round 4 (Second Stage): Borac CA lose to Mega BG - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The biggest surprise took place in Beograd where host Mega BG (3-0) beat league's leader Borac CA (2-1) 92-78 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Borac CA. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Mega BG looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Croatian Matej Rudan (208-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Croatian center Danko Brankovic (215-2000) chipped in 16 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Uros Carapic (195-1996) produced 28 points for lost side. Mega BG have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Borac CA at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by FMP BG. Borac CA will play next round against strong Metalac VL trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Mega BG will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Vojvodina NS in Novi Sad. Undefeated FMP BG (3-1) recorded its first loss in Subotica. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Spartak (2-2) 82-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of FMP BG. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Milos Milisavljevic (193-1993) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Andrija Bojic contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Charlie Moore (183-1998, college: Miami, FL) replied with 18 points and 5 assists for FMP BG. FMP BG's coach Nenad Stefanovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Spartak maintains third position with 2-2 record behind leader FMP BG, which they share with Vojvodina NS. FMP BG at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with OKK Beograd. Spartak will play against league's second-placed OKK Beograd at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. FMP BG will play against Zlatibor and hopes to get back on the winning track. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Novi Sad. Third ranked Vojvodina NS faced one of their biggest challengers Metalac VL. Host Vojvodina NS (2-2) defeated guests from Valjevo (0-4) 99-92. Worth to mention a great performance of Nikola Gacesa who helped to win the game recording 21 points. Vojvodina NS's coach Milos Isakov-Kovacevic used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Ibrahim Durmo responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds. Vojvodina NS maintains third position with 2-2 record behind leader FMP BG, which they share with Spartak. Loser Metalac VL still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Zlatibor. Vojvodina NS will meet league's leader Mega BG in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Metalac VL will play against the league's second-placed Borac CA in Cacak and hopes to get finally their first victory. In the last two games of round 4 OKK Beograd crushed Zlatibor in a road game 98-72. Winless Metalac VL was smashed by Borac CA at home 75-95. The best stats of 4th round was 22 points, 7 assists and 4 steals by Nikola Kocovic of Borac CA.
Mega BG - Borac CA 92-78 The biggest surprise took place in Beograd where host Mega BG (3-0) beat league's leader Borac CA (2-1) 92-78 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Borac CA. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Mega BG looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Croatian Matej Rudan (208-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Croatian center Danko Brankovic (215-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Mega BG players scored in double figures. Uros Carapic (195-1996) produced 28 points and the former international Sava Lesic (205-1988, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Mega BG have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Borac CA at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by FMP BG. Borac CA will play next round against strong Metalac VL trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Mega BG will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Vojvodina NS in Novi Sad. Top scorers: Borac CA: U.Carapic 28+3reb+3ast, N.Kocovic 14+4reb+7ast, S.Lesic 13+12reb+7ast, N.Pavle 7+4reb+2ast, C.Djordje 6+1reb+1ast, A.Novakovic 5+1reb+1ast Mega BG: L.Cerovina 28+3reb+1ast, M.Rudan 25+10reb+3ast, D.Brankovic 16+14reb+3ast, A.Uskokovic 13+3reb+9ast, M.Cazalon 8+2reb+4ast, P.Luka 2+2reb Spartak - FMP BG 82-78 Undefeated FMP BG (3-1) recorded its first loss in Subotica. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Spartak (2-2) 82-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of FMP BG. Spartak made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Milos Milisavljevic (193-1993) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Andrija Bojic (208-1993) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Spartak players scored in double figures. American point guard Charlie Moore (183-1998, college: Miami, FL) replied with 18 points and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Charles Manning Jr (198-1998, college: USA) added 19 points in the effort for FMP BG. FMP BG's coach Nenad Stefanovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Spartak maintains third position with 2-2 record behind leader FMP BG, which they share with Vojvodina NS. FMP BG at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with OKK Beograd. Spartak will play against league's second-placed OKK Beograd at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. FMP BG will play against Zlatibor and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: FMP BG: C.Manning Jr. 19+1reb+1ast, C.Moore 18+1reb+5ast, A.Stepanovic 15+3reb+1ast, B.Beech 6+5reb, M.Pavicevic 5, C.Jenkins 5+3reb Spartak: M.Milisavljevic 19+8reb+6ast, A.Bojic 16+8reb, A.Sokolovic 13+4reb+5ast, F.Barna 11+3reb, M.Vojin 9+3reb+1ast, S.Dodic 7+1reb+2ast Vojvodina NS - Metalac VL 99-92 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Novi Sad. Third ranked Vojvodina NS faced one of their biggest challengers Metalac VL. Host Vojvodina NS (2-2) defeated guests from Valjevo (0-4) 99-92. Vojvodina NS forced 19 Metalac VL turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Nikola Gacesa (205-1987, college: TCU) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and guard Koca Jovovic (187-1993) who added 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Vojvodina NS's coach Milos Isakov-Kovacevic used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Bosnian power forward Ibrahim Durmo (201-1997) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and guard Marko Sinik (191-1998) scored 18 points and 7 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Vojvodina NS maintains third position with 2-2 record behind leader FMP BG, which they share with Spartak. Loser Metalac VL still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Zlatibor. Vojvodina NS will meet league's leader Mega BG in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Metalac VL will play against the league's second-placed Borac CA in Cacak and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Metalac VL: I.Durmo 25+5reb+3ast, M.Sinik 18+2reb+7ast, B.Marko 16+2reb+2ast, S.Simanic 13+5reb, M.Grusanovic 12+5reb+4ast, R.Seslija 4+3reb+2ast Vojvodina NS: N.Gacesa 21+2reb+3ast, N.Manojlovic 15+4reb+3ast, D.Beslac 13+5reb+3ast, L.Nedeljkov 11+3reb+6ast, M.Ljubicic 11+4reb+3ast, K.Jovovic 11+7reb+5ast Zlatibor - OKK Beograd 72-98 There was no surprise in Cajetina where 4th ranked Zlatibor (0-4) was crushed by second ranked OKK Beograd (3-1) 98-72 on Monday. OKK Beograd dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Zlatibor's 28. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian forward Andrija Jelavic (207-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) and naturalized Canadian guard Stefan Miljenovic (190-2001, college: Slippery Rock) who added 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four OKK Beograd players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Filip Djuran (195-1991) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Jordan Watson (188-1995, college: West Liberty) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. OKK Beograd used an opportunity after FMP BG lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser Zlatibor still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Metalac VL. OKK Beograd will meet Spartak (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Zlatibor will play against the league's leader FMP BG in Beograd and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Zlatibor: B.Djukanovic 14+1reb, F.Djuran 14+7reb+3ast, J.Watson 13+3reb+2ast, N.Protic 8+1ast, S.Grubelic 7+3reb+7ast, A.Ponjavic 4+6reb+2ast OKK Beograd: J.Andrija 30+11reb, S.Miljenovic 20+9reb+3ast, T.Nikola 11+8ast, M.Mihailo 11+5reb+2ast, M.Aleksa 7+4reb+1ast, L.Danilo 7+1reb Metalac VL - Borac CA 75-95 No shocking result in a game in Valjevo where first ranked Borac CA (2-1) smashed 4th ranked Metalac VL (0-4) 95-75 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Nikola Kocovic (197-1996) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and Nemanja Todorovic (206-1991) who added 16 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Five Borac CA players scored in double figures. At the losing side Bosnian power forward Ibrahim Durmo (201-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and guard Marko Sinik (191-1998) scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Borac CA went down to second position due to points difference. Loser Metalac VL still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Zlatibor. Borac CA will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Metalac VL will play again against the league's second-placed Borac CA (#2) in Cacak and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Metalac VL: I.Durmo 20+10reb+3ast, M.Sinik 16+8reb+6ast, M.Grusanovic 12, N.Stefanovic 9+3reb+1ast, S.Simanic 9+3reb, U.Lukovic 8+4reb+3ast Borac CA: A.Novakovic 23+1reb+2ast, N.Kocovic 22+4reb+7ast, N.Todorovic 16+12reb+3ast, B.Tomasevic 12+4reb+1ast, U.Carapic 10+3reb+6ast, N.Pavle 4+5reb |
| Andrija Jelavic gets MVP of the Week award for Serbian KLS (Second Stage) - by Hoops Agents - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Talented Croatian Andrija Jelavic (207-F-2004) had a great game in the last round for league's second-best OKK Beograd and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 4 (Second Stage). The 18-year old forward had a double-double of 30 points and eleven rebounds, while his team outclassed, Second Stage bottom-ranked team Zlatibor (#4, 0-4) with 26-point margin 98-72. OKK Beograd maintains the 2nd position in their group in Serbian KLS. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this stage. OKK Beograd will need more victories to improve their 3-1 record. In the team's last game Jelavic had a remarkable 100.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be OKK Beograd's top player in his first season with the team. Jelavic has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 9.1rpg) and averages solid 53.9% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Croatian center Danko Brankovic (215-C-2000) of Super Liga B best team Mega BG. Brankovic impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds. Of course he led Mega BG to another comfortable win 92-78 over slightly lower-ranked Borac CA (#2, 2-1) being unquestionably team leader. This victory allowed Mega BG to move up to 1st position in Super Liga B. A very good start of the Second Stage for his team, which won so far all 3 games without any defeat. Brankovic is a newcomer at Mega BG and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was Uros Carapic (195-SG-1996) of second-ranked Borac CA. Carapic scored 28 points. Despite Carapic's great performance Borac CA lost 78-92 to #1 ranked Mega BG. But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Borac CA needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams in Super Liga B. Their record is 2 victories and 1 lost game. Carapic has a very solid season. In 3 games in Serbia he scored 22.7ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Matej Rudan (208-PF-2001) of Mega BG - 25 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Stefan Miljenovic (190-G-2001) of OKK Beograd - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Nikola Kocovic (197-G-1996) of Borac CA - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Nemanja Todorovic (206-PF-1991) of Borac CA - 16 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Koca Jovovic (187-G-1993) of Vojvodina NS - 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Luka Cerovina (200-F-2000) of Mega BG - 28 points and 3 rebounds 10. Ibrahim Durmo (201-F/C-1997) of Metalac VL - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most important game in the last round took place in Burgos between third ranked Coruna (23-11) and sixth ranked Burgos (22-12) on Friday night. Coruna was defeated by Burgos in a tough game on the road 80-86. Burgos made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game, while Coruna only scored five points from the stripe. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Coruna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovenian point guard Luka Rupnik (186-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 7 assists. Argentinian forward Gonzalo Corbalan (193-2002, college: LCU) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Center Javier Vega (205-1988) replied with 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for Coruna. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Coruna at the other side keeps the third position with 11 games lost. LEB Gold top team - Andorra (30-5) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat eighth ranked Gipuzkoa (19-15) in San Sebastian 79-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gipuzkoa. Brazilian center Felipe Dos Anjos (218-1998) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Johnny Dee chipped in 20 points during the contest. At the losing side American guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) responded with 14 points and 4 steals. Gipuzkoa's coach Lorenzo Encinas rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Andorra have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 30-5 record. Gipuzkoa at the other side keeps the eighth place with 15 games lost. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Cantabria (15-19) and Oviedo (11-23), which took place in Torrelavega. Higher ranked Cantabria lost at home to fifteenth ranked Oviedo 76-90 on Friday. Nigel Pruitt notched 23 points to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds by Mirza Bulic did not help to save the game for Cantabria. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Oviedo moved-up to fourteenth place. Newly promoted Cantabria keeps the eleventh position with 19 games lost. Other games in round 34 were not that significant. Lleida smashed Ourense on the road 82-56. Iraurgi SB was destroyed by Estudiantes on its own court 63-82. Melilla was outscored by Palencia in a road game 115-86. Caceres recorded a loss to Valladolid at home 81-87. Almansa crushed Albacete on the opponent's court 97-78. Castello smashed Alicante in a home game 100-81.
Ourense - Lleida 56-82 No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Lleida (22-12) crushed on the road 13th ranked Ourense (12-22) 82-56 on Friday. Lleida dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Ourense's 14. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Center Ruben Lopez (203-2002) notched 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and swingman Miguel Gonzalez (199-1999) supported him with 13 points. Four Lleida players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by Bosnian Fahrudin Manjgafic (207-1997) did not help to save the game for Ourense. South Sudanese-American power forward Kur Kuath (208-1998, college: Marquette) added 6 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lleida moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Ourense keeps the thirteenth position with 22 games lost. Top scorers: Lleida: M.Gonzalez 13+4reb+2ast, V.Vucetic 13+2reb+2ast, R.Lopez 13+6reb+4ast, D.Brito 10+3reb+3ast, A.Urtasun 9+1reb+1ast, B.Faye 8+10reb Ourense: F.Manjgafic 19+7reb+2ast, K.Kuath 6+5reb+1ast, S.Francisco 5+2reb, U.Jose 5+2reb+1ast, C.Josep 5+1reb+2ast, C.Williams 5+1reb Iraurgi SB - Estudiantes 63-82 Very expected game when 17th ranked Iraurgi SB (8-26) was smashed by fifth ranked Estudiantes (22-12) in Azpeitia 82-63 on Friday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Estudiantes made 7 blocks. Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) notched 21 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Latvian point guard Toms Leimanis (190-1994) supported him with 12 points. Four Estudiantes players scored in double figures. Even 20 points by American forward Kevin Buckingham (198-1997, college: SE Oklahoma) did not help to save the game for Iraurgi SB. Dutch forward Kai Edwards (206-1997, college: N.Colorado) added 8 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estudiantes moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Iraurgi SB lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with 26 games lost. They share it with Melilla. Top scorers: Estudiantes: K.Larsen 21+4reb+4ast, T.Leimanis 12+3reb, D.Ruben 11+1reb, P.Jorgensen 10+1ast, A.Sola 8+4reb+1ast, H.Atencia 6+2reb+2ast Iraurgi SB: K.Buckingham 20+4reb, K.Edwards 8+8reb, D.Van Eyck 7+6reb, I.Royo 7+6reb, A.Manex 6, N.Hoover 5+1reb+1ast Burgos - Coruna 86-80 The most important game in the last round took place in Burgos between third ranked Coruna (23-11) and sixth ranked Burgos (22-12) on Friday night. Coruna was defeated by Burgos in a tough game on the road 80-86. Burgos made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game, while Coruna only scored five points from the stripe. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Coruna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Slovenian point guard Luka Rupnik (186-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 7 assists. Argentinian forward Gonzalo Corbalan (193-2002, college: LCU) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Five Burgos players scored in double figures. Center Javier Vega (205-1988) replied with 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Latvian point guard Ingus Jakovics (186-1993) added 8 points and 7 assists in the effort for Coruna. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Coruna at the other side keeps the third position with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Burgos: G.Corbalan 17+2reb+1ast, L.Rupnik 16+4reb+7ast, A.Barrera 13+3reb+1ast, R.Mahalbasic 10+5reb+3ast, M.Kacinas 10+2reb, K.Thomas 8+4reb Coruna: J.Vega 16+2reb+1ast, A.Font 15+3reb+1ast, L.Nwogbo 12+2reb+1ast, G.Filipovic 9+1reb+2ast, Y.Barrueta 9+4reb, J.Ingus 8+4reb+7ast Palencia - Melilla 115-86 Very predictable result when second ranked Palencia (28-7) rolled over at home 16th ranked Melilla (8-26) 115-86 on Friday. Palencia dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Melilla's 18. Palencia forced 19 Melilla turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 60.7 percentage. Palencia looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American point guard Alec Wintering (183-1995, college: Portland) notched 26 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Jose Ortega (191-1997) supported him with 7 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Palencia players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 9 assists by American point guard Trey Davis (183-1993, college: UMass) did not help to save the game for Melilla. Serbian center Darko Balaban (211-1989, agency: Helping Ballers) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Palencia maintains second position with 28-7 record having just two points less than leader Andorra. Loser Melilla keeps the sixteenth place with 26 games lost. They share the position with Iraurgi SB. Top scorers: Palencia: A.Wintering 26+3reb+4ast, G.Martinez 15+1reb+3ast, D.Schmidt 13+2reb+5ast, K.Kostadinov 11+4reb+1ast, M.Kamba 11+1reb+4ast, J.Kasibabu 9+6reb+1ast Melilla: A.Thompson 18, T.Davis 15+2reb+9ast, D.Balaban 13+5reb+1ast, J.Pardina 9+4reb+2ast, S.Jarumbauskas 8+5reb, G.Delgado 8+1reb+1ast Caceres - Valladolid 81-87 Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Caceres (10-24) lost at home to fifth ranked Valladolid (22-12) 87-81 on Friday. Valladolid dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Caceres' 24 and made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Naturalized Dominican guard Michael Torres Cuevas (188-1994) notched 20 points and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) to lead the effort and American center Kevin Allen (209-1994, college: Emporia St., agency: Players Group) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Even 21 points by American guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) did not help to save the game for Caceres. Guard Albert Lafuente (185-1999, agency: BIG) added 14 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Valladolid moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Caceres keeps the fifteenth position with 24 games lost. Top scorers: Valladolid: M.Torres Cuevas 20+3reb+4ast, K.Allen 16+6reb+1ast, M.Pantzar 11+5reb+5ast, L.N'Guessan 8+3reb, J.Kuiper 8+3reb+1ast, R.Belemene 7+1ast Caceres: L.Bracey 21+3reb, A.Lafuente 14+4reb+1ast, K.Vasileiadis 14+3reb, D.Rodriguez 8+1reb+4ast, K.Hasbrouck 7+5reb, S.Borovnjak 6+1reb Albacete - Almansa 78-97 Everything went according to plan when twelfth ranked Almansa (13-21) outplayed on the road bottom-ranked Albacete (7-27) 97-78 on Friday. Almansa made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game, while Albacete only scored six points from the stripe. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Albacete's players. Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) notched 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Jaime Fernandez (208-2000) supported him with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Even 15 points by Danish swingman David Knudsen (190-1994, college: Marist, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Albacete. Center Juanjo Santana (205-2001) added 10 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Five Almansa and four Albacete players scored in double figures. Albacete's coach David Varela tested twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Almansa maintains twelfth position with 13-21 record. Albacete lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 27 lost games. Top scorers: Almansa: M.Ogunsipe 33+8reb+3ast, P.Aranitovic 14+1reb+3ast, T.Kararinas 11+5reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 11+11reb+2ast, D.Mateo 10+4reb+8ast, J.Menendez 9+4reb+2ast Albacete: D.Knudsen 15+3reb+2ast, C.Jacobs 11+2reb+2ast, V.Moreno 10+4reb+1ast, J.Santana 10+7reb, J.Mejias 8+1reb+4ast, I.Dimakopoulos 7+6reb+1ast Cantabria - Oviedo 76-90 Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Cantabria (15-19) and Oviedo (11-23), which took place in Torrelavega. Higher ranked Cantabria lost at home to fifteenth ranked Oviedo 76-90 on Friday. American-German forward Nigel Pruitt (201-1994, college: KSU) notched 23 points to lead the effort and Icelandic guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson (198-1998, college: Nebraska) supported him with 17 points and 4 assists. Pruitt is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Oviedo players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds by Bosnian Mirza Bulic (207-1992) did not help to save the game for Cantabria. Dominican Dagoberto Pena (198-1988, college: Marshall) added 14 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Oviedo moved-up to fourteenth place. Newly promoted Cantabria keeps the eleventh position with 19 games lost. Top scorers: Oviedo: N.Pruitt 23+3reb+2ast, T.Thorbjarnarson 17+3reb+4ast, D.Scott 14+8reb+1ast, R.Crouch 12+4reb+4ast, C.Brown 11+7reb+2ast, D.Adria 8+6reb+1ast Cantabria: M.Bulic 24+10reb+2ast, D.Pena 14+3reb+2ast, J.Garcia 8+3reb+3ast, A.Sans 7+8reb+3ast, A.Palazuelos 6+1reb+1ast, W.Cabral 6+6reb+4ast Castello - Alicante 100-81 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 9th ranked Alicante (18-16) was outleveled by tenth ranked Castello (17-17) in Castellon 100-81 on Friday. They made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Castello shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Alicante's players. Point guard Joan Faner (176-1990) notched 13 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and Swedish forward David Hook (197-1999, college: E.Wyoming) supported him with 15 points. Five Castello players scored in double figures. Even 19 points by Montenegrin guard Nikola Rakocevic (192-1991) did not help to save the game for Alicante. American swingman Delaney Blaylock (196-1997, college: Lewis) added 16 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Castello maintains tenth position with 17-17 record. Alicante lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 16 games lost. Top scorers: Castello: E.Duran 16+2reb, D.Hook 15+1reb+3ast, M.Dijkstra 15+1reb+1ast, J.Faner 13+3reb+6ast, E.Stutz 11+3reb+3ast, X.Rey 11+3reb+1ast Alicante: N.Rakocevic 19+3reb+1ast, D.Blaylock 16+4reb, E.Gatell 9+7reb+2ast, G.Arcos 8+2reb+7ast, K.Coleby 8+4reb, S.Berg 7+1reb+1ast Gipuzkoa - Andorra 62-79 LEB Gold top team - Andorra (30-5) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat eighth ranked Gipuzkoa (19-15) in San Sebastian 79-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gipuzkoa. They outrebounded Gipuzkoa 44-25 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brazilian center Felipe Dos Anjos (218-1998) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Johnny Dee (183-1992, college: San Diego) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Four Andorra players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) responded with 14 points and 4 steals and guard Xavi Oroz (192-1996) scored 7 points and 6 assists. Gipuzkoa's coach Lorenzo Encinas rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Andorra have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 30-5 record. Gipuzkoa at the other side keeps the eighth place with 15 games lost. Top scorers: Andorra: J.Dee 20+2reb+3ast, J.Rubio 17+4reb, F.Dos Anjos 14+16reb, N.Llovet 11+3reb+1ast, T.Schreiner 6+4reb+1ast, M.Maric 4+6reb Gipuzkoa: J.Jaworski 14+3reb+2ast, A.Martinez 12+1reb+1ast, X.Beraza 8+7reb, X.Oroz 7+4reb+6ast, A.Sollazzo 7+1reb+2ast, A.Zubizarreta 6+3reb+1ast |
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Vevey Riviera - Neuchatel 68-70 American forward Dalan Ancrum (198-1996, college: W.Illinois) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!). Naturalized Argentinian swingman Juan De La Fuente (195-2000) contributed with 14 points for the winners. American point guard Malik Johnson (178-1997, college: Canisius) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists and the former international power forward Jonathan Dubas (204-1991) added 22 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Vevey Riviera. Top scorers: Vevey Riviera: J.Dubas 22+7reb+3ast, M.Johnson 16+5reb+11ast, A.Louissaint 9+1reb+1ast, J.Henry 7+4reb, T.Sefolosha 6+9reb+2ast, E.Kuebler 4+6reb+2ast Neuchatel: D.Ancrum 28+7reb+1ast, J.De La Fuente 14+3reb+2ast, A.Robertson 9+5reb, N.West 8+2reb+6ast, K.Martin 5+4reb+1ast, J.Roberts 4+3reb+5ast |
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| SBL Round 17: Al Wahda beat Al Jaish in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Damascus: Al Wahda (#5) and Al Jaish (#2). Al Jaish was defeated at home 72-86 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Al Wahda (9-3) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Jalaa and Al Nawaeer. Al Jaish lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Al Wathba can celebrate finally their first win this season after 13 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Al Hurriyeh (5-9) 70-55. Al Wathba maintains eleventh place with 1-13 record. Al Hurriyeh at the other side keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. Leader Al Ittihad delivered the thirteenth victory on Monday night. This time they crushed 9th ranked Hutteen (3-11) 72-48 in Lattakia. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Al Ittihad. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Loser Hutteen keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. Other games of round 17 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Al Jalaa crushed Al Taleiah in Aleppo 104-56. Tishreen lost to defending champion Al Ittihad at home 68-82. Al Karameh lost to Al Nawaeer on the opponent's court 69-76.
Al Taleiah - Al Jalaa 56-104 There was no surprise in Hama where 10th ranked Al Taleiah (1-12) was crushed by fifth ranked Al Jalaa (9-3) 104-56 on Monday. Al Jalaa moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Wahda and Al Nawaeer. Al Taleiah lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Hutteen - Al Ittihad 48-72 Leader Al Ittihad delivered the thirteenth victory on Monday night. This time they crushed 9th ranked Hutteen (3-11) 72-48 in Lattakia. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Al Ittihad. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Loser Hutteen keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost. Al Wathba - Al Hurriyeh 70-55 Al Wathba can celebrate finally their first win this season after 13 consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Al Hurriyeh (5-9) 70-55. Al Wathba maintains eleventh place with 1-13 record. Al Hurriyeh at the other side keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. Al Jaish - Al Wahda 72-86 The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Damascus: Al Wahda (#5) and Al Jaish (#2). Al Jaish was defeated at home 72-86 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Al Wahda (9-3) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Jalaa and Al Nawaeer. Al Jaish lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Tishreen - Al Ittihad 68-82 No shocking result in a game in Latakia where first ranked Al Ittihad (13-1) defeated 7th ranked Tishreen (5-8) 82-68 on Wednesday. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Al Ittihad. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Newly promoted Tishreen keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. Al Nawaeer - Al Karameh 76-69 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Al Karameh's (7-4) road loss to fifth ranked Al Nawaeer (9-3) 69-76 on Wednesday. Al Nawaeer moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Wahda and Al Jalaa. Loser Al Karameh keeps the sixth position with four games lost. |
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Tainan GH - N.Taipei CTBC 96-112 N.Taipei CTBC looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by GhostHawks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American forward Nick King (201-1995, college: MTSU, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Lithuanian Edgaras Zelionis (207-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American forward Marcus Weathers (196-1997, college: SMU) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for GhostHawks. Five N.Taipei CTBC and four GhostHawks players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Tainan GH: M.Weathers 18+14reb+3ast, R.Upshaw 18+10reb+5ast, C.Han 14+5reb+1ast, S.Bhullar 12+9reb+3ast, K.Mao-Wei 9+4reb+4ast, L.Han-sheng 8+1reb+3ast N.Taipei CTBC: N.King 26+8reb+3ast, E.Zelionis 21+13reb, W.Lin 20+4reb+7ast, A.Bachir Mohammad 14+7reb+2ast, L.Bing-Sheng 13+1reb+3ast, Y.Hsieh 8+1reb+1ast |
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| SPB 2023 - Brillantes add Thomas to their roster, ex Corinthians - by Francisco Vega | ||||
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team won Thomasartland Conference Tournament in 2017. He was also selected All-Thomasartland Conf. Player of the Year back in 2018. He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Thomas graduated from University of Arkansas Fort Smith in 2018 and it is his fifth season as a professional player. |
| SPB 2023 - Malik Dime (ex Parma-Pari) agreed terms with Gladiadores - by Francisco Vega | ||||
The most of last season he spent at Vanoli Cremona in Italian Serie A where in 20 games he averaged 7.3ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.8bpg. He also played for Maccabi Rishon in Israeli Winner League. In 7 games he had 7.4ppg, 7.9rpg and 1.6bpg. Dime has been regularly called to Senegalese Senior National Team since 2020. He is a very experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in eleven different countries. Dime has played previously professionally in Bosnia (Vogosca), Bulgaria (Rilski), Finland (Ura Basket), Germany, Greece (Lavrio), Spain (Andorra), Ukraine (Kyiv Basket), Venezuela (Guaros), NBA G League (NAZ Suns), Turkey (Bornova) and The Basketball Tournament (Carmen's Crew). He won NJCAA D1 Region XI championship title in 2014 and 2015. Dime graduated from University of Washington in 2017 and it is his sixth season in pro basketball. He played also for Indian Hills Community College for 2 years. |
| SPB 2023 - Gladiadores add Daniel Ochefu to their roster - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Part of previous (2023) summer he spent at TNT Tropang in Filipino league. In two LBL games he had 10.5ppg, 10.5rpg, 1.5spg and 1.5bpg. He also spent pre-season at Gaiteros that year. Ochefu has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He also represented Nigeria at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. Ochefu's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 5 games: 5.0ppg, 5.8rpg. Ochefu is quite experienced player. Ochefu's career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America. Ochefu has played previously professionally in Japan (Cyberdyne Ibaraki Robots), Korea (Seoul Thunders), Mexico (Libertadores), Spain (Rio Breogan), NBA (Boston Celtics, NY Knicks and Washington Wizards), NBA G League (Stockton Kings, Maine Celtics and Windy City Bulls) and The Basketball Tournament (Team 23 and Heartfire). His team won Big East Regular Season in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He was voted to All-Big East Honorable Mention back in 2015 and 2016. He graduated from Villanova University in 2016 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. On Ochefu: Jay Wright on Ochefu: "Daniel is a very well-rounded young man who is determined to excel in the classroom and on the basketball court. Ochefu has a knack for shot-blocking and rebounding that will be a great asset to our team and is a skilled offensive threat. |
| 1 de Agosto beat Maculusso, keep second position - by Eurobasket News |
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1 de Agosto beat GD Maculusso 82 -50 Wednesday at Victorino Cunha pavilion in Luanda in the fourth round of the national senior women 's basketball championship (Azule League). With this victory 1 de Agosto remain in the second position of the competition, with 25 points. Denise Pascoal (SG) (1 de Agosto) and Cristina Correia (Maculusso) were the top scorers, both with 14 points scored. In other matches La Bomba beat Inter B, 51-40, while Academia de Malanje lost to Formigas do Cazenga 27-68. Wednesday, in anticipation of the sixth round, 1 de Agosto B beat Formigas do Cazenga 69-67, while Sport Lubango and Benfica were defeated by Maculusso 37-91. Courtesy of: angop.ao |
| BELGIUM |
| Antonia Delaere (ex Venezia) signs at Avenida - by Peter Buyse | |||
She won Belgian League championship title in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2016, 2017 and 2019. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Casademont Zaragoza in Spanish LF Endesa. In 31 games she recorded 10.5ppg, 3.1rpg and 2.1apg in that year. It was a very successful season in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF Endesa Honorable Mention. She has been also a member of Belgian international program for some years. She has regularly played for Belgian senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Delaere represented Belgium at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. She has played also professionally in France (Hainaut and Nantes), Belgium (Namur, Kangoeroes, Young Cats and Castors Braine) and Spain (IDK Eustotren). Among many awards she was selected Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Guard of the Year back in 2017. Delaere won Belgian League championship title in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2016, 2017 and 2019. |
| BRAZIL |
| Stats Leaders - Women |
| Lynx cut roster by waiving veteran Damiris Dantas and rookie Taylor Soule - by Eurobasket News |
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The Lynx got their roster before Friday's WNBA opener by waiving veteran Damiris Dantas (191-F-1992) and rookie Taylor Soule (180-F-2000, college: Virginia Tech, agency: LBM Management). The move gives the Lynx a 12-person roster on paper, but an 11-player roster in reality; center Natalie Achonwa is on medical leave and was replaced on the roster by Lindsay Allen, who is on a league minimum contract. The roster includes rookies Diamond Miller, the second-overall player taken in April's WNBA draft, and Dorka Juhasz, who was taken 16th. Others are Rachel Banham, Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, Nikolina Milic, Tiffany Mitchell, Aerial Powers and Jessica Shepard. Dantas has played eight years in the league. She averaged 5.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists last season, missing time during the year for personal reasons. A 6-3 post, she was a standout player in Brazil before the Lynx drafted her in the first round (12th overall) in 2012. She was later part of a three-team trade that sent her to Atlanta as the Lynx acquired Sylvia Fowles, but Dantas re-signed in Minnesota as a free agent before the 2019 season. Soule, who played four seasons at Boston College, then finished at Virginia Tech, was a 5-11 forward who was a third round (28th overall) pick in this year's WNBA draft. The season opener is Friday night against Chicago at Target Center. Courtesy of: startribune.com |
| MEXICO |
| LMBPF Round 1 of Finals. Teporacas post first victory - by Eurobasket News |
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Mieleras - Teporacas 70-80 Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Briahanna Jackson (168-1993, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized American point guard Hazel Ramirez (165-1992, college: LMU) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Teporacas players scored in double figures. Nigerian forward Ijeoma Uchendu (185-1992, college: Butler) answered with 25 points and 6 rebounds and Cuban Oyanaisy Gelis (172-1983) added 17 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Mieleras. Top scorers: Mieleras: I.Uchendu 25+6reb+2ast, O.Gelis 17+7reb+3ast, D.Campbell 10+8reb+2ast, A.Zaira 6+2reb+1ast, B.Silva 5+8reb+4ast, C.Ana 4+2reb Teporacas: B.Jackson 23+5reb+1ast, H.Ramirez 19+5reb+1ast, J.Luna-Castro 11+7reb+1ast, K.Martinez 11+3reb+1ast, S.Vargas 8+8reb+4ast, H.Emmonnie 3+2reb |
| NCAA1 |
| Paige Lyons will continue her college career at Wagner - by Eurobasket News |
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Wagner College landed 5-7 guard Paige Lyons for new season. Norcross (GA) native played for the last two years at East Carolina University. Lyons has played high school basketball at Wesleyan School in Norcross, GA, which she graduated in 2021. (via @raoul_000) |
| Amanda Olinger transfers to Cal Poly - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Olinger graduated Sierra Canyon School (Chatsworth, CA) in 2019. |
| Aminata Ly transfers to Fordham - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ly graduated Greenforest McCalep Christian Academy (Decatur, GA) in 2019. |
| Kendall Brown will continue her college career at Prairie View A&M University - by Eurobasket News |
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Prairie View AandM University tabbed 5-7 guard Kendall Brown for new season. Desoto (TX) native played for the last two years at University of Houston. Brown helped her team make it to the AAC Tournament Semifinals and WNIT Sweet 16 in 2022. She has played high school basketball at DeSoto (TX) High, which she graduated in 2021. (via @raoul_000) |
| Kai Carter commits to Memphis - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Carter played also at University of North Carolina - Asheville in 2019-2022. She helped her team make it to the Big South Conference Tournament Semifinals in 2022. Carter was named to All-Big South Conference Second Team in 2021. Carter's high school career she had spent at Paideia School in Atlanta, GA, which she graduated in 2019. |
| Meaali'I Amosa will continue her college career at University of California at San Diego - by Eurobasket News |
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University of California at San Diego landed 6-1 forward Meaali'I Amosa for new season. Garden Grove (CA) native played for the last two years at Pepperdine University. In 23 games she averaged 5.1ppg and 5.5rpg last season. Amosa has played high school basketball at Mater Dei in Santa Ana, CA, which she graduated in 2021. (via @raoul_000) |
| Rosa Smith transfers to University of California at San Diego - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of California at San Diego added to their roster guard Rosa Smith (5'7'') for season 2023-24. Kirkland (WA) native moved there from University of Idaho where she spent her freshman year. In 30 games she recorded 9.2ppg, 3.0rpg and 3.4apg last season. Smith graduated Lake Washington High School (Kirkland, WA) in 2022. |
| SENEGAL |
| Aminata Ly transfers to Fordham - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ly graduated Greenforest McCalep Christian Academy (Decatur, GA) in 2019. |
| SPAIN |
| Alarcon re-signs at Araski - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Unibasket Logrono where in 30 LF Endesa games she recorded 4.8ppg and 1.9rpg in that year. This summer she was drafted by Washington Mystics (WNBA) in third round (32nd overall). She represented Spain at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship in Debrecen (Hungary) last year. Alarcon's team won Gold and her stats at that event were 7 games: 8.0ppg, 3.0rpg, FGP: 35.3%, 3PT-2 (46.2%), FT: 72.7%. Alarcon has played previously for Sant Adria. Her team won Spanish LF2 Group B Regular Season in 2020. |
| Antonia Delaere (ex Venezia) signs at Avenida - by Peter Buyse | |||
She won Belgian League championship title in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2016, 2017 and 2019. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Casademont Zaragoza in Spanish LF Endesa. In 31 games she recorded 10.5ppg, 3.1rpg and 2.1apg in that year. It was a very successful season in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF Endesa Honorable Mention. She has been also a member of Belgian international program for some years. She has regularly played for Belgian senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Delaere represented Belgium at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. She has played also professionally in France (Hainaut and Nantes), Belgium (Namur, Kangoeroes, Young Cats and Castors Braine) and Spain (IDK Eustotren). Among many awards she was selected Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Guard of the Year back in 2017. Delaere won Belgian League championship title in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2016, 2017 and 2019. |
| Rachel Howard (ex Alcobendas) joins Oakland Swish - by Faatimah | ||||
Howard has played previously professionally in Greece (AO Eleutheria Moshatou) and Luxembourg (Contern). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team was regular season runner-up in Spanish LF2 Group B in 2021. She was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF Challenge Guard of the Year in 2022. Howard graduated from University of San Francisco in 2017 and it is her sixth season as a professional player. |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Blow For WBBL As Sun Goes Down On Sevenoaks - by Jeff King |
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Disappointing and unexpected news coming out of The WBBL sees Sevenoaks Suns a perennial challenger at the top reaches of the WBBL confirm that they will not being running a side in The WBBL next season. A surprise to many although perhaps not those close to the game in the UK the statement was made via their website this week "After great consideration, the Sevenoaks Suns will be unable to participate in the 2023-24 WBBL season. This difficult decision was made for financial and administrative reasons. Our WBBL team has seen the costs of participating in the league dramatically increase over the past few years making its current financial model unsustainable. We are hopeful that a new model can be worked out to enable the team to return for the 2024-25 WBBL season. We're proud to have been a part of the growth of the women's game in the 9 years since the WBBL was founded and remain committed to building women's basketball in Britain. For now, thank you to all of the Suns players past and present and everyone who has supported us and been part of the extended Suns family. Once a Sun, always a Sun." Everyone within The WBBL is sad to hear the news but have their fingers crossed that taking a year out, like Sheffield Hatters did a couple of seasons ago, may given them the financial backing and drive to return in 2024/25. |
| URUGUAY |
| Sofia Herrera gets MVP of the Week award for Uruguayan Liga Femenina - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Talented Sofia Herrera (179-SG-2005) had a very impressive game in the last round for league's second-best Aguada and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 5. The 17-year old shooting guard had the game-high 13 points adding eight rebounds and three assists for Aguada in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Lagomar (#7, 1-4) with 30-point margin 91-61. Aguada is placed at 2nd position in Uruguayan Liga Femenina. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Aguada already had a very good start winning all 5 without losing a single one. Herrera just recently signed at Aguada, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Sofia Herrera averages this season 10.5ppg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another Aguada's star - young center Josefina Rivera (177-C-1998). Rivera impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds. Of course together with Herrera she helped Aguada with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Lagomar (#7, 1-4) 91-61. This victory allowed Aguada to move up to second position in the standings. A very good start of the season for her team, which won so far all 5 games without any defeat. Rivera is one of the most experienced players at Aguada and similarly like Sofia Herrera has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was another Aguada's star - Camila Kirschenbaum (170-G-2002). Kirschenbaum scored 21 points. She was another key player of Aguada, helping her team with a 91-61 easy win against the lower-ranked Lagomar (#7, 1-4). Aguada started extremely well this year. They recorded 5 victories without losing a single game. Kirschenbaum turns to be one of the very best players in the league while she is also a leader of the top team having her eyes on the championship title. Kirschenbaum has a great season in Uruguay. After only 4 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.8ppg (best scorer) and assists with 4.5apg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Lucia Schiavo (174-F-1998) of Aguada - 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Selena Medrik (177-C-1992) of Lagomar - 6 points and 9 rebounds 6. Camila Dos Santos (169-PG-1989) of Aguada - 11 points 7. Victoria Cardoner) of Lagomar - 11 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Josefina Zeballos (173-PG-2003) of Aguada - 5 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Daniela Tovagliari (170-G-1989) of Aguada - 12 points 10. Josefina Piacenza (2007) of Lagomar - 5 points 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 |
| Lynx cut roster by waiving veteran Damiris Dantas and rookie Taylor Soule - by Eurobasket News |
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The Lynx got their roster before Friday's WNBA opener by waiving veteran Damiris Dantas (191-F-1992) and rookie Taylor Soule (180-F-2000, college: Virginia Tech, agency: LBM Management). The move gives the Lynx a 12-person roster on paper, but an 11-player roster in reality; center Natalie Achonwa is on medical leave and was replaced on the roster by Lindsay Allen, who is on a league minimum contract. The roster includes rookies Diamond Miller, the second-overall player taken in April's WNBA draft, and Dorka Juhasz, who was taken 16th. Others are Rachel Banham, Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, Nikolina Milic, Tiffany Mitchell, Aerial Powers and Jessica Shepard. Dantas has played eight years in the league. She averaged 5.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists last season, missing time during the year for personal reasons. A 6-3 post, she was a standout player in Brazil before the Lynx drafted her in the first round (12th overall) in 2012. She was later part of a three-team trade that sent her to Atlanta as the Lynx acquired Sylvia Fowles, but Dantas re-signed in Minnesota as a free agent before the 2019 season. Soule, who played four seasons at Boston College, then finished at Virginia Tech, was a 5-11 forward who was a third round (28th overall) pick in this year's WNBA draft. The season opener is Friday night against Chicago at Target Center. Courtesy of: startribune.com |
| WPBA |
| Rachel Howard (ex Alcobendas) joins Oakland Swish - by Faatimah | ||||
Howard has played previously professionally in Greece (AO Eleutheria Moshatou) and Luxembourg (Contern). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team was regular season runner-up in Spanish LF2 Group B in 2021. She was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF Challenge Guard of the Year in 2022. Howard graduated from University of San Francisco in 2017 and it is her sixth season as a professional player. |
