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| Real Madrid, NGS Team to square off in ANGT Championship Game - by Eurobasket News |
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The group stage of the 2023 Adidas EuroLeague Next Generation Tournament Finals has now come to a close and the two undefeated teams, U18 Next Generation Select Team and U18 Real Madrid, are set to battle for the junior crown in the ANGT Championship Game on Sunday. Real was the first to book its ticket for Sunday's title game, following its 72-54 triumph against FC Barcelona on Saturday morning in the last game of Group A. This will be Los Blancos' sixth title bout since 2014, as they look to add to their three ANGT titles (2015, 2019 and 2021). Jan Vide (195-F/G-2005) has averaged 22.0 points and 5.3 rebounds in Kaunas for Real, which has allowed just 66.6 points per game. NGS Team clinched its place in Sunday's game by holding off the host team, U18 Zalgiris Kaunas, 73-62 in the final game of Saturday's program. Mouhamed Faye (206-C-2005) shined in the deciding game with 33 points, 11 rebounds and 3 steals and a PIR of 52. Faye has been the team's top performer at Kaunas Sports Hall over the past three days, posting 23.0 points and 12.0 rebounds. This will be the second straight time that NGS Team plays in the title bout, having lost to U18 Mega MIS Belgrade last season. The championship game is set for 12:30 local time (11:30 CEST) on Sunday at Kaunas Sports Hall, and it will be streamed live for free on the live streaming and VOD platform SKWEEK, just like all the other ANGT Finals games in Kaunas. Courtesy of: euroleaguebasketball.net |
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| ABBA Round 4: Stingerz keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Stingerz as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Stingerz edged 4th ranked Flyers at home 71-68. Stingerz forced 31 Flyers turnovers and outrebounded them 65-48 including a 34-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Jamine Charles (211, college: Blinn JC) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Jayden Andrew chipped in 21 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Guard Xavier Meade produced 13 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Undefeated Stingerz (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Flyers at the other side keep the fourth place with two games lost. Flyers will play next round against Baldwin Braves trying to get back on the winning streak. Stingerz will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Potters S. on the road. Important game to mention about took place in . Fourth ranked Flyers (4-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging their close opponent Cutie Ovals (5-2) 69-67 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Selassie Brathwaite who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds. Xavier Meade contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for Cutie Ovals. Cutie Ovals' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Flyers maintains fourth position with 4-2 record. Defending champion Cutie Ovals dropped to the third place with two games lost. Flyers will play against Baldwin Braves (#7) in the next round. Cutie Ovals will have a break next round. Bottom-ranked Baldwin Braves (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 104-56 loss to third ranked Potters S. (5-1) in on Thursday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Worth to mention a great performance of Lindsay McDonald who helped to win the game recording 27 points. At the losing side Bernard Andrew responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Potters S. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Baldwin Braves still closes the standings with five games lost. Potters S. will meet at home league's leader Stingerz in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Baldwin Braves will play against Flyers (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory. In the last game of round 4 Slam was crushed by Cutie Ovals in a road game 90-63.
Baldwin Braves - Potters S. 56-104 Bottom-ranked Baldwin Braves (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 104-56 loss to third ranked Potters S. (5-1) in on Thursday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Potters S. forced 36 Baldwin Braves turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Baldwin Braves' players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Lindsay McDonald who helped to win the game recording 27 points and guard Cohen Desouza who added 18 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Bernard Andrew responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and guard Damien Flyod scored 7 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Potters S. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Baldwin Braves still closes the standings with five games lost. Potters S. will meet at home league's leader Stingerz in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Baldwin Braves will play against Flyers (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Potters S.: L.McDonald 27+2reb+3ast, D.Cohen 18+11reb+3ast, J.Lloyd 10+3reb+6ast, W.Ammiel 8+3reb+2ast, P.Ishaan 7+3reb, O.Kebo 7+5reb+2ast Baldwin Braves: B.Andrew 10+14reb, S.Orion 8+1reb, O.Shaeim 8+3reb+1ast, S.Sergio 8+6reb+1ast, F.Damien 7+10reb+4ast, M.Lenroy 6+1reb Flyers - Cutie Ovals 69-67 Important game to mention about took place in . Fourth ranked Flyers (4-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging their close opponent Cutie Ovals (5-2) 69-67 on Thursday evening. Flyers forced 39 Cutie Ovals turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Selassie Brathwaite who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Xavier Meade contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and the former international guard Kareem Edwards (193-1990) added 21 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Cutie Ovals. Cutie Ovals' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Flyers maintains fourth position with 4-2 record. Defending champion Cutie Ovals dropped to the third place with two games lost. Flyers will play against Baldwin Braves (#7) in the next round. Cutie Ovals will have a break next round. Top scorers: Flyers: B.Selassie 20+5reb+3ast, M.Xavier 15+7reb+1ast, H.David 14+6reb+2ast, A.Kenya 7+6reb+4ast, L.T-Shawn 6+12reb+2ast, B.Kwame 5+5reb Cutie Ovals: K.Edwards 21+11reb+1ast, A.Jackson 19+16reb+2ast, J.Minner 14+4reb+2ast, B.Tavarus 5+5reb+2ast, N.Drew 4+7reb+1ast, S.Javon 2+1reb+1ast Cutie Ovals - Slam 90-63 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Slam's (2-3) road loss to fourth ranked Cutie Ovals (5-2) 63-90 on Saturday. Cutie Ovals dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Slam's 38. Cutie Ovals forced 28 Slam turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and the other American import center Troy Vasco (196) who added 15 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Four Cutie Ovals players scored in double figures. At the losing side Keaddy Martin responded with 22 points and Adissa Harris scored 8 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Slam's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Newly promoted Slam keeps the fifth position with three games lost. Cutie Ovals will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Slam will play against Ottos (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 35+7reb+5ast, T.Vasco 15+14reb+2ast, K.Edwards 14+9reb+6ast, P.Delonte 11+10reb+1ast, A.Darnell 6+7reb+1ast, N.Drew 6+3reb+1ast Slam: M.Keaddy 22+4reb+1ast, R.John 10+11reb, H.Adissa 8+9reb+6ast, C.Kim 8+6reb+5ast, E.Francois 5+12reb+1ast, O.Morris 4+7reb+1ast Stingerz - Flyers 71-68 The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Stingerz as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Stingerz edged 4th ranked Flyers at home 71-68. Stingerz forced 31 Flyers turnovers and outrebounded them 65-48 including a 34-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Jamine Charles (211, college: Blinn JC) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Jayden Andrew chipped in 21 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Guard Xavier Meade produced 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Kwame Brathwaite added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Flyers players scored in double figures. Stingerz (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Flyers at the other side keep the fourth place with two games lost. Flyers will play next round against Baldwin Braves trying to get back on the winning streak. Stingerz will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Potters S. on the road. Top scorers: Stingerz: J.Charles 23+16reb+1ast, A.Jayden 21+9reb+6ast, K.Lee 8+24reb+1ast, J.Valerie 6+5reb+2ast, D.Benjamin 6+4reb+2ast, B.Tequan 5+2reb+2ast Flyers: M.Xavier 13+9reb+3ast, H.David 12+9reb+1ast, L.T-Shawn 10+7reb+1ast, A.Kenya 10+3reb+2ast, B.Kwame 8+11reb+3ast, E.Joseph 6+3reb |
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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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Instituto - Obera 46-65 Obera claimed LDD title. They coasted past Instituto in the championship game. Obera outrebounded Instituto 37-21 including a 25-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. Nicolas Quiroga (191-2003) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Kelvin Ramirez (204-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. He was named the MVP. Obera's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Ignacio Beltramino (179) produced 11 points and 5 rebounds and Dominican Enmanuel Labata added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Instituto: B.Ignacio 11+5reb, L.Enmanuel 10+5reb, A.Bruno 9+1reb+1ast, S.Josue 6+6reb, F.Juan 6+1reb+3ast, M.Fausto 2 Obera: Q.Nicolas 20+8reb+2ast, R.Kelvin 16+11reb, Z.Ignacio 9+1reb+3ast, A.Alejo 5+8reb+2ast, H.Caballero 5+2reb+1ast, T.Francisco 4+6reb+3ast |
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| BSL Round 1 of Finals. Gmunden cruise past Vienna - by Eurobasket News |
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Gmunden - Vienna 87-67 The hosts trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 20 points. Gmunden Swans looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by BC Vienna's players. 24 personal fouls committed by BC Vienna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Urald King (198-1990, college: SE Oklahoma) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. British-French guard Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye (193-1996, college: Bradley) contributed with 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Bogic Vujosevic (192-1992) answered with 13 points and 4 assists and the former international forward Enis Murati (194-1988, agency: Octagon Europe) added 15 points in the effort for BC Vienna. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Gmunden: D.Lautier-Ogunleye 24+5reb+1ast, U.King 17+11reb+3ast, D.Green 11+8reb+4ast, D.Friedrich 11+4reb+5ast, T.Blazan 10+1reb+4ast, B.Guettl 7+3reb+8ast Vienna: E.Murati 15+2reb+3ast, B.Vujosevic 13+4reb+4ast, N.Milosevic 12+5reb, S.Savic 10+5reb+1ast, I.Siriscevic 9+7reb+1ast, C.Mateo 4+4reb |
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| ABL Round 1 of Finals. Sabah nip Gence in opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Sabah - Gence 71-69 Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sabah made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward AJ Patty (204-1995, college: MSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. American-Nigerian forward Udun Osakue (198-1992, college: SF State, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 assists and the other American import guard Jared Small (201-1997, college: CMU) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Gence. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Sabah: A.Patty 12+12reb+2ast, U.Osakue 12+7reb+4ast, K.Crane 12+8reb+2ast, M.Edwards 10+7reb+1ast, F.Niftaliyev 9+2ast, K.Mammadov 6+2reb+5ast Gence: C.Turner 17+4reb+11ast, J.Small 14+5reb+2ast, A.Hamzayev 12+6reb, J.Madrid-Andrews 12+6reb+3ast, A.Mammadov 9+12reb, J.Gaddy 3+5reb+2ast |
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AMERICAN pros Dewayne Jackson (203-F-1990, college: Morgan St.) and DaJuan Summers (203-PF-1988, college: Georgetown, agency: Interperformances) led Muharraq's charge into the final of the 2022-23 Zain Basketball League as the three-time champions overcame a battling Al Ettihad 106-93 last night in the third and final game of their best-of-three semi-final series at the Khalifa Sports City Arena. Jackson scored 32 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 12 assists while Summers racked up 30 points with nine rebounds and one assist as Muharraq recovered from a sluggish first quarter, at the end of which they trailed 21-24, to run away with the game in the second half, after having led 55-52 at the break. Both teams were tied 1-1 coming into the crucial third game and, as Al Ettihad asserted themselves in the first quarter, courtesy of their overseas pros, the American Cleanthony Early (203-F-1991, college: Wichita St.) and the Ukrainian Viacheslav Kravtsov (212-C-1987), Muharraq appeared a bit ragged in the opening 10 minutes of the match. But they found some rhythm in the second quarter and, by the time the third quarter had been underway for five minutes, Muharraq had stretched their lead to 15 points, with the scoreboard reading 71-56. Early, who top-scored in the match with 39 points along with nine rebounds and three assists, and Kravtsov, with 32 points as well as 19 rebounds and three assists, tried their best to keep Al Ettihad in the contest. But Jackson and Summers were fully on song by now and, with solid support from Ali Shukralla (12 points), Hussain Salman (11 points) and captain Bader Abdulla (G) (11 points), ensured that, with two minutes left in the third quarter, Muharraq were leading by a whopping 20 points, at 82-62. By the time the fourth quarter began, Muharraq were leading by 19 points, at 89-70, and Al Ettihad needed to summon the energy they had displayed in the first quarter to have any hope of overcoming the deficit. Instead, Jackson, Summers and Abdulla combined to ensure that, with five minutes left in the game, Muharraq were still leading by a seemingly insurmountable 18-point margin, at 95-77. Early, Kravstov and captain Sayed Mohammed Hameed - who backed up Al Ettihad's overseas pros superbly with 16 points, two rebounds and five assists - fought valiantly to try and bring their team back into the contest in the remaining time. But, for every two- or three-pointer they scored, Muharraq replied in kind with some of their own and, as the match entered its final 30 seconds, were leading 106-93, and after an exchange of glances between their players, decided to shake hands with the Al Ettihad players to signal the end of the match. Muharraq, who won the last of their three titles in 2018-19, will now have to wait until the conclusion of the best-of-three semi-final series between defending champions, Manama - who have won 21 titles, the most by any team - and Al Ahli, who have won 20, with their last championship win coming in 2021, to find out who they will face in the best-of-three final series. Al Ahli currently lead 1-0 after defeating Manama, 93-86, in the first game last Thursday. The two teams will play the second game of the series, which starts at 7pm, tonight at the Khalifa Sports City Arena. If Manama win, the third match will be played at the same venue next Thursday. Courtesy of: gdnonline.com |
| Sir'Dominic Pointer (ex Brno) joins Al-Manama - by Mahmood Akbar | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) in second round (53rd overall). The former St. John's University standout is in his eighth season in pro basketball. He was a member of USA Senior National Team in 2020. Pointer is quite experienced player. Pointer's career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in nine different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America. Pointer has played previously professionally in Cyprus (Apoel), Greece (Panionios), Hungary (Arconic-Alba), Israel (Hapoel Eilat), Lebanon (Byblos), Taiwan (Dreamers), Venezuela (Trotamundos), NBA G League (Cleveland Charge) and The Basketball Tournament (Choice). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Cyprus League in 2022. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. |
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| Stade Malien became the first BAL Semifinalist - by Eurobasket News |
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Stade Malien - Cape Town Tigers 78:69 Stade Malien became the First BAL Semifinalist as they overcame Cape Town Tigers 78-69. The team from Mali opened the game with a 31-15 surge and never looked behind. Cape Town Tigers meanwhile won both periods in the second half to reduce the gap to 9 points. Aliou Diarra (F-2001) and John Wilkins top-scored for the winners with 18 points each. Souleymane Berthe (SF-2000, agency: The French Family Consulting) and Kelvin Amayo (193-G-1992, college: LMU, agency: Slash Sports) followed them with 8 points each in a win. Pieter Prinsloo (208-PF-1992, college: Marist) replied with 19 in defeat and Samkelo Cele (198-G-1997, college: USAO) had 18. |
| Al Ahly roll past REG, into BAL semifinal stage - by Eurobasket News |
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Al Ahly - REG 94-77 Al Ahly claimed the BAL semifinal appearance. They rallied past REG in the second quarterfinal clash of the day in Kigali. Ehab Amin (193-G-1995, college: Oregon) scored 22 points to pace the Egyptian team. Al Ahly sank 23 points in the first period to gain a 5-point lead. They extended the margin in the second period as the gap ballooned to 14 points 46-32. The teams traded baskets throughout the third term as Al Ahly managed to secure a double-digit lead before the fourth frame. They sank 27 points in the final stanza and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Amunwa Omot produced 16 points for the winners. Adonis Filer (195-G-1993, college: FAU) answered with 26 points for REG. |
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Finals MVP:  DaQuan Bracey (180-PG-1997) of BC MinskPlayer of the Year: Darrious Agnew (203-F-1999) of BorisfenGuard of the Year:  Mikita Dashkevich (178-PG-2001) of Impuls BGUIRForward of the Year: Darrious Agnew (203-F-1999) of BorisfenCenter of the Year:  Nikola Djuric (203-F/C-1991) of GrodnoImport Player of the Year: Darrious Agnew (203-F-1999) of BorisfenDomestic Player of the Year: Mikita Dashkevich (178-PG-2001) of Impuls BGUIRDefensive Player of the Year: Vladislav Lagodich (180-G-2002) of Brest
First Team  Ernesto Tkachuk (190-PG-1994) of Rubon Mikita Dashkevich (178-PG-2001) of Impuls BGUIR Ilya Sharipov (198-SF-1991) of Grodno Darrious Agnew (203-F-1999) of Borisfen Nikola Djuric (203-F/C-1991) of Grodno
Second Team Maksim Miroshnichenko (182-PG-1996) of Borisfen Dusan Majstorovic (196-G-1995) of Grodno Maksim Shustov (187-G-1986) of Rubon Malik Porter (196-F) of Borisfen Mikhail Pakhryaev (206-C-2000) of Gomel
Honorable Mention Nazar Guliev (201-PF-2002) of Tsmoki II Siarhei Vabishchevich (191-G-1988) of Impuls BGUIR Anton Zaretskiy (195-F/G-1998) of Impuls BGUIR Denis Yarets (188-G-1989) of Gomel Nikita Borodin (202-F-2002) of Rubon II Ivan Litarnyi (187-G-2006) of Rubon Kirill Barancheev (2006) of SDUSHOR Evgeniy Savostyan (2003) of Grodno GrSU Gleb Bigun (204-C-2004) of Brest Vladislav Lagodich (180-G-2002) of Brest Daniil Gorbachevsky (183-G-2003) of Borisfen |
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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. |
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| NBL Round 4 of Semi-Finals. Balkan and Chernomorets enter Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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CSKA - Balkan 83-92 Balkan shot 60.4 percent from the field and made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Balkan especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Chilean-Spanish center Manny Suarez (208-1993, college: Creighton) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) and the former international swingman Hristo Zahariev (198-1990) who added 13 points and 5 assists during the contest. Balkan's coach Toni Dechev allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American-Cameroonian forward Tamenang Choh (196-1998, college: Brown) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized American guard Brandon Young (192-1991, college: DePaul, agency: BIG) scored 11 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Balkan and five CSKA players scored in double figures. Top scorers: CSKA: T.Choh 22+5reb+2ast, V.Petkov 15+1ast, Z.Knowles 14+5reb, A.Simeonov 11+9reb, B.Young 11+4reb+7ast, M.Sotirov 8+2reb+2ast Balkan: M.Suarez 31+6reb+1ast, H.Zahariev 13+2reb+5ast, N.Grozev 12+3reb, D.Adel 12+5reb+2ast, P.Jackson 8+1reb+4ast, N.Diplaros 7+1reb+7ast Chernomorets - Rilski 95-90 Chernomorets made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. 30 personal fouls committed by Rilski helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jordan Tucker (201-1998, college: Butler) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. The former international forward Georgi Boyanov (201-1993, college: USA) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winners. The former international forward Yordan Minchev (202-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU) added 20 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Rilski. Five Chernomorets and four Rilski players scored in double figures. Rilski's coach Ludmil Hadjisotirov rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Rilski: Y.Minchev 24+10reb+5ast, D.Wiggins 20+13reb+1ast, B.Randolph 16+1reb+1ast, D.Karamfilov 16+4reb+8ast, C.Kostov 9+8reb+5ast, E.Battey 3+1reb Chernomorets: G.Boyanov 21+11reb+2ast, J.Tucker 19+9reb+6ast, B.Nze 15+7reb+1ast, S.Lepichev 13+10reb+3ast, M.Tutu 12+1reb, M.Mawien 10+8reb+1ast |
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| Vancouver Bandits Sign Kyle Julius to Multi-Year Deal Through 2024 Season as Part of First-Of-Its-Kind, Year-Round CEBL Coaching Appointment - by Eurobasket News |
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The Vancouver Bandits announced Friday that the club has extended Kyle Julius ' contract through the 2024 season and has also inked its head coach and general manager to a year-round and in-market position with BC's professional basketball team. A landmark appointment in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Julius becomes the first head coach to be positioned by their club full-time in their respective CEBL market throughout the calendar year. Julius' multi-year deal represents a joint commitment between Julius and Bandits ownership to develop basketball in British Columbia from the grassroots to the professional level. In addition to annually constructing the Bandits' roster and leading the team on the sidelines, Julius' role off the court will have an increased focus on community growth; including but not limited to school visits, camps and clinics, community appearances and more. "It is an honour and a privilege to have the opportunity to work for this tremendous organization. The growth of the CEBL has been remarkable and we are now the first team to have a full-time and year-round head coach. The chance to get out into the community during our offseason and help grow the game is special and something I will not take for granted," Julius said. "We have worked hard to build a strong culture here and I feel truly blessed to be able to call BC home and chase championships with the Bandits." The Bandits have qualified for the postseason in each of Julius' years of involvement with the club; including consecutive semifinal appearances in 2020 and 2021, as well as a play-in game qualification in 2022. Julius previously served as the Bandits' head coach in 2020 when he led the Bandits to the CEBL finals. In 2021 and 2022, Julius continued his tenure as general manager but stepped away from the CEBL sidelines due to overlapping seasons with the P.LEAGUE+, where he has coached the Taiwan-based Formosa Dreamers since 2019. On December 20, 2023, it was announced that Julius would return to coach the Bandits for the 2023 season. However, in an effort to capitalize on Julius' expertise and to make greater contributions to communities across BC, Julius' role has now been amplified to position him in the Lower Mainland and focused on Bandits and grassroots projects throughout the calendar year. "I have seen firsthand how Kyle inspires players on the court and youth during our community visits. We have been grateful to build some special partnerships with leaders and collaborators across the Lower Mainland, but we want to play an even bigger role in giving back and making a difference when it comes to basketball and community impact. This was the driving force in our decision to increase the scope of Kyle's contract and to secure his role for the betterment of our grassroots endeavours, as well as our roster," said Bandits president Dylan Kular. The Bandits tip-off the 2023 CEBL campaign on Saturday, May 27 when the club takes on the Winnipeg Sea Bears at Canada Life Centre. Fans will have their first chance to watch the Bandits on home soil at 7 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 3 when Vancouver welcomes the Calgary Surge for its first-ever visit to LEC. Single game tickets for the highly anticipated fifth season of Bandits Basketball are available for purchase at this link. Season tickets are available for purchase and can be accessed. A key highlight of Vancouver's fifth CEBL campaign will be its hosting of Championship Weekend, which takes place between Friday, August 11 and Sunday, August 13. An annual celebration of the highest level of Canadian professional basketball, Championship Weekend features a postseason format that combines three games of playoff basketball as part of a multi-day festival experience designed to celebrate the intersection of arts, culture and sport. As hosts of Championship Weekend, the Bandits receive an automatic semifinal berth. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
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| Gianfranco Espinosa claims Colombian Liga WPlay weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Gianfranco Espinosa put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Cimarrones and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 8. The had a double-double of 20 points and ten rebounds, while his team beat Cafeteros (#2, 5-2) 63-55. Cimarrones maintains the 3rd position in their group in Colombian Liga WPlay. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Cimarrones will need more victories to improve their 5-3 record. In the team's last game Espinosa had a remarkable 58.3% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Cimarrones, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Espinosa has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (8th best: 15.8ppg) and averages solid 57.9% FGP and 44.0% from behind 3-point line. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-F-1996, agency: Helping Ballers) of league's best team Carrib.Storm. Ibarguen impressed basketball fans with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course he led Carrib.Storm to another comfortable win 92-74 over Sabios (#5, 0-7) being unquestionably team leader. Of course Carrib.Storm still keep Group B's top spot. His team lost just one game this season, while they won 6 matches. Ibarguen is one of the most experienced players at Carrib.Storm and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Desmond Holloway (194-SF-1990, agency: Interperformances) of top-ranked Piratas. Holloway scored 26 points. He was a key player of Piratas, leading his team to a 95-66 easy win against Corsarios (#5, 0-7). Piratas confirms their top position in Group A. Holloway has a great season in Colombia. After only 7 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.7ppg (best scorer). Other top performing players last week: 4. Romario Roque (180-G-1998) of Carrib.Storm - 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Matias Solanas (192-SG-1998) of Carrib.Storm - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 6. JaQuaylon Mays (185-G-2000) of Cafeteros - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Jordan Glover (198-F-1996) of Sabios - 26 points and 5 rebounds 8. Jeremy Smith (180-PG-1997) of Piratas - 21 points and 4 rebounds 9. Joaquin Valinotti (185-PG-1998) of Motilones - 30 points and 3 rebounds 10. Yesid Mosquera-Perea (198-G-1996) of Corsarios - 24 points and 5 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Liga Wplay Round 8: Bucaros beat Motilones in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bucaramanga. Third ranked Bucaros faced 4th ranked Motilones. Host Bucaros (6-2) defeated guests from Cucuta (1-6) 83-75. Bucaros dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Motilones' 28. They outrebounded Motilones 33-22 including 24 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Stalin Ortiz (190-1981, college: Valpo) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Argentinian guard Alejo Montes (191-1991) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Bucaros' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) produced 30 points for the guests. Bucaros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Motilones at the other side keep the fourth position with six games lost. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Quibdo-Choco. Second ranked Cafeteros faced one of their biggest challengers Cimarrones. Guests from Armenia (5-2) defeated host Cimarrones (5-3) 65-50. American guard JaQuaylon Mays (185-2000, college: Fort Lewis) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Onno Steger contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Gianfranco Espinosa replied with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Cimarrones. Cafeteros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-2 record behind leader Carrib.Storm, which they share with Titanes. Cimarrones at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Quibdo-Choco. Third ranked Cimarrones faced second-ranked Cafeteros. Host Cimarrones (5-3) defeated guests from Armenia (5-2) 63-55. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Cafeteros. Worth to mention a great performance of Gianfranco Espinosa who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Alvaro Pena responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Cimarrones maintains third position with 5-3 record behind leader Carrib.Storm. Loser Cafeteros keep the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Titanes. Rest of the games of round 8 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: winless Corsarios were crushed by Piratas in Bogota 95-66. Winless Sabios were beaten by Carrib.Storm at home 58-73. Carrib.Storm won against Sabios on the opponent's court 92-74. The best stats of 8th round was 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Romario Roque of Carrib.Storm.
Piratas - Corsarios 95-66 There was no surprise in Bogota where bottom-ranked Corsarios (0-7) were crushed by first ranked Piratas (6-1) 95-66 on Tuesday. Piratas made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game, while Corsarios only scored six points from the stripe. Piratas forced 27 Corsarios turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and the other American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) who added 21 points during the contest. Piratas' coach Jose Tapias felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international guard Yesid Mosquera-Perea (198-1996, college: Life) responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds and Beiker Anez scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Piratas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record, which they share with Carrib.Storm. Loser Corsarios still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Sabios. Top scorers: Corsarios: Y.Mosquera-Perea 24+5reb+1ast, A.Beiker 19+7reb, G.Saavedra 8+15reb+1ast, T.Yeison 4+4reb, C.Andy 4+2reb, P.Keiner 3+1ast Piratas: D.Holloway 26+3reb, J.Smith 21+4reb+1ast, S.David 12+3reb, J.Dupree 10+1reb, J.Sandoval 8+2reb, S.Santiago 6+7reb+1ast Bucaros - Motilones 83-75 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bucaramanga. Third ranked Bucaros faced 4th ranked Motilones. Host Bucaros (6-2) defeated guests from Cucuta (1-6) 83-75. Bucaros dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Motilones' 28. They outrebounded Motilones 33-22 including 24 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Stalin Ortiz (190-1981, college: Valpo) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Argentinian guard Alejo Montes (191-1991) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Bucaros players scored in double figures. Bucaros' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) produced 30 points and American-Panamanian point guard CJ Rodriguez (188-1994, college: S.Nazarene) added 20 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) respectively for the guests. Bucaros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Motilones at the other side keep the fourth position with six games lost. Top scorers: Motilones: J.Valinotti 30+3reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 20+3reb+2ast, R.Brown 14+7reb+3ast, A.Bejarano 5+6reb, M.Colina 3+1reb, L.Moreno 2+1reb+2ast Bucaros: S.Ortiz 18+11reb+1ast, M.Bermudez 16+4reb+1ast, A.Montes 16+7reb+4ast, G.Sinconi 10+3reb, J.Zapata 8+2reb, S.Mojica 6+3reb+3ast Cimarrones - Cafeteros 50-65 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Quibdo-Choco. Second ranked Cafeteros faced one of their biggest challengers Cimarrones. Guests from Armenia (5-2) defeated host Cimarrones (5-3) 65-50. Cafeteros forced 23 Cimarrones turnovers. American guard JaQuaylon Mays (185-2000, college: Fort Lewis) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import forward Onno Steger (196, college: WCU, agency: Helping Ballers) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Gianfranco Espinosa replied with 15 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Nick Evans (210-1988, college: S.Indiana) added 8 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Cimarrones. Cafeteros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-2 record behind leader Carrib.Storm, which they share with Titanes. Cimarrones at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. Top scorers: Cimarrones: E.Gianfranco 15+8reb+3ast, M.Parra 10+3reb, A.Minota 9+5reb+5ast, N.Evans 8+11reb+3ast, D.Highler 6+1reb, M.Yedier 2 Cafeteros: J.Mays 21+6reb+8ast, O.Steger 13+9reb, M.Dunbar 9+1reb, J.Cardenas 8+6reb, A.Mateo 6+2reb, C.Arboleda 4+9reb+1ast Sabios - Carrib.Storm 58-73 No shocking result in a game in Manizales where first ranked Storm (6-1) defeated bottom-ranked Sabios (0-7) 73-58 on Wednesday. Storm forced 22 Sabios turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian Matias Solanas (192-1998) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Romario Roque (180-1998) who added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Cristian Londono (198) responded with 4 points and 19 rebounds and American guard Mitchell Kirsch (193-1998, college: Babson) scored 15 points. Four Sabios players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Storm have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record, which they share with Piratas. Loser Sabios still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Corsarios. Top scorers: Sabios: M.Kirsch 15+3reb+3ast, J.Glover 12+3reb, B.Augusto 12+4reb+1ast, G.Deivis 10+2reb+1ast, C.Harold 5+1reb+1ast, C.Londono 4+19reb Carrib.Storm: M.Solanas 22+9reb+3ast, R.Roque 18+6reb+5ast, A.Ibarguen 11+9reb+2ast, J.Hernandez 8+7reb+1ast, K.Walters 4+6reb, J.Newby 3+2reb+2ast Cimarrones - Cafeteros 63-55 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Quibdo-Choco. Third ranked Cimarrones faced second-ranked Cafeteros. Host Cimarrones (5-3) defeated guests from Armenia (5-2) 63-55. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Cafeteros. Cimarrones forced 26 Cafeteros turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Gianfranco Espinosa who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Nick Evans (210-1988, college: S.Indiana) who added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. International Alvaro Pena (197-1995) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds and American guard JaQuaylon Mays (185-2000, college: Fort Lewis) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Cimarrones maintains third position with 5-3 record behind leader Carrib.Storm. Loser Cafeteros keep the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Titanes. Top scorers: Cafeteros: A.Pena 11+9reb, J.Mays 9+6reb+2ast, O.Steger 8+6reb, M.Dunbar 7+6reb+3ast, J.Cardenas 7+2reb, C.Arboleda 7+7reb+1ast Cimarrones: E.Gianfranco 20+10reb+1ast, N.Evans 11+6reb+5ast, A.Minota 9+3ast, V.Juan 8+4reb+1ast, M.Parra 5+5reb, O.Andres 4+1reb Sabios - Carrib.Storm 74-92 Very expected game in Manizales where bottom-ranked Sabios (0-7) were defeated by first ranked Storm (6-1) 92-74 on Thursday. Storm outrebounded Sabios 32-20 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Romario Roque (180-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Argentinian Matias Solanas (192-1998) who added 24 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Storm players scored in double figures. American-Puerto Rican forward Jordan Glover (198-1996, college: TCNJ) responded with 26 points and 5 rebounds and Cristian Solis scored 19 points. Sabios' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Storm have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record, which they share with Piratas. Loser Sabios still closes the standings with seven games lost. They share the position with Corsarios. Top scorers: Sabios: J.Glover 26+5reb, S.Cristian 19+4reb, S.Andres 12+2reb, B.Augusto 9+1reb, M.Kirsch 8+4reb+3ast, G.Deivis 0 Carrib.Storm: M.Solanas 24+9reb, A.Ibarguen 24+7reb+2ast, R.Roque 23+7reb+5ast, D.Morrison 13+4reb+2ast, J.Hernandez 4+3reb+1ast, W.Emmil 4+1reb |
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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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| Capitalinos de la Habana win the Finals opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Santiago de Cuba - Capitalinos de la Habana 84:90 Capitalinos de la Habana have won the Finals opener at the Liga Superior. They overcame Santiago de Cuba 90-84 in the first game. Santiago de Cuba started better and took a 25-23 lead at the start. Capitalinos de la Habana meanwhile replied with a massive 29-16 surge to seal the win. Joan Gutierrez (F-2003) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Pedro Roque (187-G-1995) netted 18. Esteban Martinez (192-F-1987) answered with 33 points in the losing effort. |
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| NBL Round 6 of Semi-Finals. Pardubice and Nymburk remain alive - by Eurobasket News |
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Pardubice - Decin 81-78 28 personal fouls committed by Decin helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard DeMarco Dickerson (196-1997, college: SHU, agency: One Motive Sports) who scored 23 points. The former international forward Jan Sterba (197-1995) chipped in 5 points and 13 rebounds. Dickerson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Pardubice's coach Dino Repesa used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard AJ Walton (184-1990, college: Baylor, agency: Diamond Sports) who recorded 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Matej Svoboda (200-1996, college: Dayton) added 22 points and 5 assists respectively. Four Decin players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Decin: M.Svoboda 22+4reb+5ast, A.Walton 20+5reb+7ast, F.Kroutil 12+9reb+1ast, T.Pomikalek 10+8reb+3ast, M.Mach 6+1reb+1ast, J.Tomas 3+2reb+2ast Pardubice: D.Dickerson 23+2reb+1ast, M.Colak 11+4reb, K.Svrdlik 10+6reb, T.Vyoral 10+2ast, P.Safarcik 8+6reb+5ast, N.Neal 8+1reb+1ast Opava - Nymburk 77-89 Nymburk players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Opava was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American swingman Eric Lockett (196-1995, college: NC State) who led his team to a victory with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international point guard Ondrej Sehnal (192-1997) contributed with 13 points and 8 assists for the winners. Lockett is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The former international point guard Jakub Sirina (186-1987, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) and Slovakian power forward Jakub Mokran (200-1999) added 12 points in the effort for Opava. 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: Opava: J.Sirina 19+7reb+6ast, J.Mokran 12+4reb+3ast, F.Zbranek 11+3reb, R.Kouril 11+2reb+2ast, R.Farsky 8+2reb, M.Gniadek 8+2reb+3ast Nymburk: E.Lockett 21+5reb+5ast, L.Palyza 17+6reb+1ast, O.Sehnal 13+4reb+8ast, M.Kriz 11+3reb+2ast, J.Boeheim 6+1ast, L.Kovar 6+2ast |
| Sir'Dominic Pointer (ex Brno) joins Al-Manama - by Mahmood Akbar | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) in second round (53rd overall). The former St. John's University standout is in his eighth season in pro basketball. He was a member of USA Senior National Team in 2020. Pointer is quite experienced player. Pointer's career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in nine different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America. Pointer has played previously professionally in Cyprus (Apoel), Greece (Panionios), Hungary (Arconic-Alba), Israel (Hapoel Eilat), Lebanon (Byblos), Taiwan (Dreamers), Venezuela (Trotamundos), NBA G League (Cleveland Charge) and The Basketball Tournament (Choice). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Cyprus League in 2022. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. |
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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 |
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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 |
| LNB Round 2: Caneros edge Indios by three points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LNB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 2 in the LNB took place in La Romana. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of Indios to Caneros 95-92 on Tuesday evening. Caneros made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: Interperformances) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. The other American import forward Cornelius Hudson (200-1993, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. American power forward Sterling Manley (211-1998, college: UNC) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caneros are looking forward to face Soles in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play at home against Metros and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game was played in La Romana. Caneros faced Leones. Host Caneros defeated guests from Santo Domingo 104-98. American forward Cornelius Hudson (200-1993, college: Wake Forest) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Brayan Martinez contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) replied with 25 points and 6 assists for Leones. Leones' coach Julio Duquela rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Caneros will play against Soles in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leones will play on the road against Marineros in Puerto Plata and hope to get back on the winning track. The game in Santiago was also quite interesting. Leones played at the court of Metros. Leones defeated Metros 112-97 on Tuesday. Jaison Valdez had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Trevon Duval responded with 27 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones will meet Marineros in the next round. Metros will play against Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: winless Marineros were defeated by Soles in Santo Domingo 87-73. Reales beat Titanes at home 104-94. Reales destroyed Indios on the opponent's court 114-86. Titanes outscored Marineros in a home game 117-89. Metros recorded a loss to Soles on the road 94-84. The best stats of 2nd round was 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds by Emmitt Williams of Metros.
Metros - Leones 97-112 The game in Santiago was also quite interesting. Leones played at the court of Metros. Leones defeated Metros 112-97 on Tuesday. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Leones players scored in double figures. American guard Trevon Duval (190-1998, college: Duke) responded with 27 points and his fellow American import forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones will meet Marineros in the next round. Metros will play against Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Leones: N.Faust 26+5reb+1ast, J.Valdez 20+10reb+8ast, L.Cabrera 18+9reb+1ast, C.Diego 17+5reb, K.Perez 8+1reb+2ast, Y.Rivera 7+5ast Metros: T.Duval 27+3reb+2ast, O.Garcia 21+5reb+3ast, E.Williams 16+14reb, M.Brahiam 9+5reb+1ast, T.White 8+4reb+3ast, J.Matos 7+5reb+5ast Caneros - Indios 95-92 The most exciting game of round 2 in the LNB took place in La Romana. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of Indios to Caneros 95-92 on Tuesday evening. Caneros made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: Interperformances) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. The other American import forward Cornelius Hudson (200-1993, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. American power forward Sterling Manley (211-1998, college: UNC) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and Nehemias Morillo (197-1992, college: S.Florida) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five Caneros and four Indios players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caneros are looking forward to face Soles in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play at home against Metros and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Caneros: T.Crump 24+9reb+9ast, C.Hudson 21+4reb+4ast, J.Allen 18+5reb+2ast, O.Sanchez 12+7reb+1ast, B.Martinez 10+7reb+2ast, M.Herasme 7+3reb+1ast Indios: S.Manley 20+9reb+2ast, N.Morillo 18+3reb+4ast, P.McGlynn 10+3reb+4ast, F.Luismal 10+8reb+2ast, C.Pepin 9+6reb+1ast, C.Ervin II 8+7reb+7ast Soles - Marineros 87-73 There was no surprise in Santo Domingo where Marineros were defeated by Soles 87-73 on Wednesday. Forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) during the contest. Naturalized American point guard Manny Quezada (188-1985, college: USF) responded with 21 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and American forward Sam Thompson (200-1992, college: Ohio St.) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles will meet Caneros in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Marineros will play against Leones and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Soles: A.Castillo 23+11reb+1ast, G.Suero 22+7reb+3ast, I.Williams 9+3ast, F.Pichardo 7+5reb+1ast, R.Tamarez 5, J.Familia 4+9reb Marineros: M.Quezada 21+5ast, D.Stewart Jr. 16+5reb+2ast, S.Thompson 13+9reb+1ast, B.Polanco 7, E.Santana 6+4reb+1ast, B.Shamil 4+2reb Reales - Titanes 104-94 No shocking result in a game in La Vega where Reales defeated Titanes 104-94 on Wednesday. Reales made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American guard Jordan Goldwire (188-1999, college: Oklahoma) scored 31 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) chipped in 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Reales players scored in double figures. Reales' coach Ricardo Daniel Maffei used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) responded with 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American Jaelyn Johnson-Coston (198-1993, college: FMU) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Reales will meet at home Soles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Titanes will play against Metros in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Reales: J.Goldwire 31+5reb+8ast, R.Putney 26+8reb+5ast, M.Simon 13+14reb+1ast, G.Solano 13+6reb+4ast, V.Martinez 10+5reb+3ast, A.Pena 6+1ast Titanes: P.Jassel 33+6reb+4ast, J.Johnson-Coston 18+7reb+1ast, D.St.Hilaire 11+1reb+4ast, E.Soliman 9+1reb, M.Evangelista 8+8reb+1ast, M.Rhett 8+8reb+2ast Caneros - Leones 104-98 An exciting game was played in La Romana. Caneros faced Leones. Host Caneros defeated guests from Santo Domingo 104-98. Caneros made 16-of-17 charity shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American forward Cornelius Hudson (200-1993, college: Wake Forest) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Brayan Martinez (203-1991) contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Caneros players scored in double figures. Point guard Jaison Valdez (188-1995) replied with 25 points and 6 assists and American Nick Faust (198-1993, college: LBSU) added 17 points in the effort for Leones. Leones' coach Julio Duquela rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Caneros will play against Soles in Santo Domingo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leones will play on the road against Marineros in Puerto Plata and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Caneros: C.Hudson 24+7reb+5ast, B.Martinez 21+6reb+1ast, T.Crump 19+1reb+8ast, O.Sanchez 12+12reb+4ast, R.Bryan 11+7ast, J.Allen 10+9reb Leones: J.Valdez 25+1reb+6ast, N.Faust 17+2reb+2ast, C.Diego 15+1reb+2ast, K.Perez 10+2reb+1ast, Q.Jean 9+2reb, J.Pablo Montas 8+7reb+1ast Indios - Reales 86-114 Very expected game in San Francisco where Indios were rolled over by Reales 114-86 on Friday. Reales looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Jordan Goldwire (188-1999, college: Oklahoma) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists during the contest. Five Reales players scored in double figures. Power forward Sterling Manley (211-1998, college: UNC) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Curtis Hollis (198-1998, college: Hutchinson) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Reales will meet at home Soles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play against Metros and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Reales: R.Putney 20+6reb, J.Goldwire 18+2reb+6ast, V.Martinez 16+4reb+4ast, M.Simon 15+7reb, G.Solano 15+2reb+6ast, Y.Thomas 11+3reb+3ast Indios: S.Manley 21+10reb+4ast, C.Hollis 17+6reb+2ast, T.Edgar 13+2reb+5ast, F.Luismal 8+5reb, N.Morillo 7+1reb+3ast, Y.Montero 6+3reb Titanes - Marineros 117-89 The game between closely ranked teams ended with Titanes' home victory over Marineros 117-89 on Friday. Titanes shot 61.8 percent from the field and made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Marineros' players. American Keith Jordan (198-1998, college: SHU) scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Derek StHilaire (183-1998, college: New Orleans) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. Naturalized American point guard Manny Quezada (188-1985, college: USF) responded with 26 points and American guard DJ Stewart Jr (198-1999, college: MSU) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Titanes and four Marineros players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Titanes will meet Metros in the next round. Marineros will play against Leones and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Titanes: K.Jordan 24+5reb+5ast, D.St.Hilaire 20+3reb+5ast, M.Rhett 16+5reb+2ast, P.Jassel 14+3reb+4ast, J.Johnson-Coston 10+6reb+4ast, J.Corporan 9+2reb+2ast Marineros: M.Quezada 26+4reb+3ast, B.Polanco 19+3reb+2ast, D.Stewart Jr. 16+5reb+4ast, S.Thompson 10+1reb+1ast, U.Radiel 6+5reb+1ast, L.Jacobo 6+1reb+1ast Soles - Metros 94-84 Not a big story in a game in Santo Domingo where Metros were defeated by Soles 94-84 on Thursday. Naturalized American Fausto Pichardo (203-1995, college: Alabama St.) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Soles players scored in double figures. American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Trevon Duval (190-1998, college: Duke) scored 19 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Soles will meet Caneros in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Metros will play against Titanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Soles: F.Pichardo 23+13reb, G.Suero 19+7reb+4ast, I.Williams 17+1reb+3ast, A.Castillo 14+3reb+1ast, N.Spikes 7+6reb, E.Sanchez 7+2reb+1ast Metros: E.Williams 33+10reb+2ast, T.Duval 19+3reb+2ast, M.Qualls 11+6reb+2ast, J.Iciano 5+4reb+1ast, O.Garcia 5+1reb, J.Matos 5+7reb+2ast |
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Al Ahly - REG 94-77 Al Ahly claimed the BAL semifinal appearance. They rallied past REG in the second quarterfinal clash of the day in Kigali. Ehab Amin (193-G-1995, college: Oregon) scored 22 points to pace the Egyptian team. Al Ahly sank 23 points in the first period to gain a 5-point lead. They extended the margin in the second period as the gap ballooned to 14 points 46-32. The teams traded baskets throughout the third term as Al Ahly managed to secure a double-digit lead before the fourth frame. They sank 27 points in the final stanza and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Amunwa Omot produced 16 points for the winners. Adonis Filer (195-G-1993, college: FAU) answered with 26 points for REG. |
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| Jorge Garbajosa elected as new FIBA Europe President - by Eurobasket News |
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Jorge Garbajosa was elected as the new FIBA Europe President by the General Assembly of the member nations in Munich, Germany, on Saturday. A former FIBA EuroBasket and FIBA Basketball World Cup winner with the Spanish national team and also President of the Spanish Basketball Federation, Mr. Garbajosa takes over from FIBA Europe Honorary President Turgay Demirel who served two terms in office from 2014-2019 and 2019-2023. After receiving 35 of the 50 votes, Mr. Garbajosa was declared the winner over the only other candidate Jean-Pierre Siutat in the only round of voting. "Firstly, I would like to thank President Turgay Demirel; having been on your team on the Board for the past seven years, you have been an inspiration for me ahead of the next four years. I also want to thank all of the 50 federations. It is important for us now to work together because we are better together. I will fight and work for the growth of basketball in Europe," said Mr. Garbajosa. FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said: "President Hamane Niang and I would like to congratulate Jorge Garbajosa on being elected as the new President of FIBA Europe, as well as all of the members of the European Board. It is encouraging to have so many nations represented and the continued diversity of the Board as it reflects the importance of coming together and uniting for the benefit of the sport." FIBA Executive Director Europe, Kamil Novak, added: "This is an exciting time for European basketball and we look forward to working with our new Board to ensure that progress continues to be made. I would like to thank everyone involved in this year's General Assembly and it is testament to the rewards of working together towards the same goal." Grzegorz Bachanski (Poland) was elected as the new FIBA Europe Treasurer as the only other candidate, Gerald Martens (Austria) withdrew his candidacy shortly before the election. The Assembly also elected 23 members of the Board including seven new members. They are as follows (in alphabetical order by Federation): Stefan Garaleas (BEL) Georgi Glushkov (BUL) Athos Antoniou (CYP)Michal Konecny (CZE) Elisa Aguilar Lopez (ESP)Keio Kuhi (EST) Wolfgang Brenscheidt (GER) John Goncalves (GIB) Asterios Zois (GRE) Ivan Bodrogvary (HUN) Bernard O'Byrne (IRL) Hannes Jonsson (ISL)Amiram Halevy (ISR) Maurizio Bertea (ITA) Arben Fetahu (KOS) Edgars Sneps (LAT) Maarten Hoffer (NED) Manuel Fernandes (POR) Carmen Tocala (ROU) Matej Erjavec (SLO) Giancarlo Sergi (SUI) Elisabeth Egnell (SWE) Huseyin Besok (TUR) Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
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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. |
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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 |
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| Superleague Round 1 of Finals. TSU gain the lead - by Eurobasket News |
FINALRustavi - TSU 66-69The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 23-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The former international point guard George Tsintsadze (192-1986) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and American point guard Malcolm Drumwright (188-1995, college: JSU) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Tray Croft (185-1997, college: UW-Parkside) responded with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Guga Patashuri (199-1998) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Top scorers: TSU: M.Drumwright 19+6reb+2ast, G.Tsintsadze 18+10reb+8ast, D.Henson 10+7reb, N.Darbaidze 9+3reb+1ast, B.Bekauri 7+10reb, C.Bowen 4+2reb Rustavi: P.Guga 15+9reb+1ast, T.Croft 14+7reb+5ast, R.Rogava 10+4reb+3ast, A.Diggs 8+10reb, L.Babilodze 6, N.Anzori 5+3reb+1ast 3-4 PlaceKavkasia - Mega 98-83It looked good early as Mega took a 1-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Kavkasia had a 24-16 second period charge getting the lead and Mega was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 83-98. It was a great shooting night for Kavkasia especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. American guard Chris McNeal (185-1997, college: Cincinnati) nailed 22 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and the former international swingman Nikoloz Gaprindashvili (198-2002) accounted for 22 points and 4 assists. American power forward Marqus Gilsonx (196, college: CWU) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Otari Buliava (198-1994) added 17 points and 8 assists respectively for Mega in the defeat. Five Kavkasia and four Mega players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Kavkasia: G.Nikoloz 22+2reb+4ast, C.McNeal 22+9reb+8ast, I.Londaridze 15+9reb, I.Ellis 13+9reb+3ast, J.Forrest 12+3reb+10ast, M.Duffy 10+3reb Mega: Z.Walton 20+4reb+4ast, O.Buliava 17+3reb+8ast, M.Gilsonx 16+12reb+3ast, N.Chechelashvili 11+4reb+2ast, A.Puluzashvili 8+3reb+1ast, L.Tsekvava 5+1reb |
| U18 League Round 5 of Finals. Wings celebrate the title - by Eurobasket News |
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Wings - Tbilisi 89-63 Wings clinched U18 League title. They stormed past Tbilisi in the decisive fifth game of the championship series. The game without a history. Wings led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Tbilisi's 36. Wings forced 24 Tbilisi turnovers and had a 27-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Nikoloz Gurgenidze (189-2006) orchestrated the victory by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Forward Irakli Akhalaia (198-2006) contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Otar Khuchua (188) answered with 17 points and 5 rebounds and guard Andria Mgeladze (180) added 16 points and 5 assists in the effort for Tbilisi. 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: Wings: G.Nikoloz 37+4reb+4ast, A.Irakli 12+9reb+3ast, M.Andria 11+2reb+1ast, N.Giorgi 8+6reb+5ast, K.Giorgi 8+1ast, B.Luka 5+6reb+1ast Tbilisi: K.Otar 17+5reb+2ast, M.Andria 16+1reb+5ast, K.Levan 12+6reb+2ast, D.Giorgi 9+2reb, R.Lazare 4+2reb, L.Leri 2+5reb |
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| George Conditt (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 playing his rookie season in Greece for ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL). 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 before a Eurocup game against the Hamburg Towers. Thanks George for talking to eurobasket.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you at the moment? At this moment in my life, I'm doing good taking everything day by day, step-by-step and as far as basketball is great I get paid to do something I love! A person couldn't ask for anything more. Welcome to Hamburg. 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're playing your rookie season overseas for ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL). What kind of an experience has it been 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 has it in general been like being teammates with so many nationalities? Has 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. Thanks George for the chat. Thanks George for talking to eurobasket.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you at the moment? Welcome to Hamburg. What do you know in general about Germany and it's country? Have you had any ex teammates play in Germany? You must always have good memories of Germany because you had your break out game in the Eurocup with 22 points? Your playing your rookie season overseas for ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL). What kind of an experience has it been playing in Greece? I can imagine it's the warmest winter that you have had in years? What has it in general been like being teammates with so many nationalities? Has there been one player that really helped you out most getting adjusted to overseas ball? What memories will you always have form 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? 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? You can score, rebound and block shots well. What other strengths does your game have? 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 years? 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? What do you believe is a hidden strength in your game that doesn't get noticed right away? On what area's of your game are you working on most now as a rookie so you can continue to improve your game? 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? What kind of an experience was it being teammates with Tremont Waters. I can imagine you guys hooked up on many occasions for buckets? 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? What positives could you take form the experience? Was there any special advice that the Minnesota coaching staff gave you? You played at Iowa State from 2018-2022. How tough wa sit coming from Corliss where you had incredible stats to never averaging more than 16 minutes in a season? 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? 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? You played 3 seasons for head coach Steve Prohm. How did he groom and prepare you best for a professional career? Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Tristan Enaruna? 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 Who was the toughest player that you battled in the NCAA that reached the NBA? Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time? Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads? 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? Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn't they have left it alone? |
| Despite Being Cut By Simon Cote 5 Years Ago Ori Garmizo (BSW Sixers) Had A Great Connection With Him And Would Love To Play For Him - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Ori Garmizo (196-PF-1994) is a 28 year old 194cm guard that has the Israeli/German citizenship and was briefly with the BSW Sixers (Pro B) this season before being released because of ijury. He began his basketball career in Israel with Ironi Nes-Ziona. He then got further experience in Germany the BG Eisbaeren (Regionalliga) and Koblenz (Regionalliga). Soon after he got more experience in Iceland and back in Israel with teams Hapoel Galil Gilboa (Winner League), Hapoel Hevel Modi'in (Israel-National League), Maccabi Sderot (Israel-Artzit), and Hapoel Lod Bat Yam (Israel-Artzit). He came back to Germany last season and played with TTL Basketball Bamberg (Regionalliga). He spoke to eurobasket about basketball. Thanks Ori for talking to eurobasket.com. Your German/Israeli. Talk a little about your family history? Do you feel more like a German or Israeli? My great grandparents were born in Berlin and Stuttgart, and because of the Holocaust they had to flee from Germany and arrived in Israel. I was born in Israel so this is my home, but I have been told so much about my family history and my German roots so I take pride in being an Israeli and German You are a guy that has been well traveled having played in Israel, Germany, Iceland. What has been the most difficult challenge for you having difficulty of landing in higher leagues. At a younger age, it was a challenge to adjust to the highest levels especially in terms of the intensity of the game, but I love challenges and I always practice and play with 100% effort. Along the years, with the experience I have gained, I developed new methods to deal with each new situation at any level - both mentally and physically In the summer of 2017 you had a try out with then Pro A team Hanau. What do you remember the club telling you then why they couldn't take you? Has that been like a motivation for you to keep grinding until now and not giving up? I remember coach Simon Cote well, I think we had a great connection between us. He told me that I have the potential to be a tough player who could move up the ladder. My biggest problem back then was my 3pt shot which is an aspect in my game I have put a big emphasis on it in the last 3 years. I have been improving a lot working out with Afik Nissim, one of the best Israeli scorers in the past 20 years. He was playing in Israel Winner League, France Pro A, Italy and the VTB and I feel that working with him on my shot has rewarded me. I hope that one day I'll be able to play for Simon as well! You began your career in Israel with Ironi Nes-Ziona (National League). Why was it difficult for you to find your way in Israel? How was the youth development in 2012 and how is it in 2022? I started to play basketball only at the age of 16 but had to join the Israeli army as it is mandatory here so it was tough for me to move to higher levels in Israel at that period and I was forbidden to move to Germany and play there until I finished my service at the age of 21. I am a totally different player now - much more athletic and mature, and have a good range on my shot. Better at boxing out for rebounds, passing the ball and in general some of my former coaches were teaching me how to use my body right and played me even as 2/3 so I think my game has grown a lot. You got your first job in Germany with Regionalliga team BG Eisbaeren (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 11.5ppg, 8.8rpg, 1.2spg, FGP: 55.2%, 3PT: 16.9%, FT: 71.9%. What do you remember playing in the German 4th league? It was different from playing in Israel, even the weather was different:) It was my first time playing outside of Israel so I had to make some adjustments. Luckily I speak German so it was a big help, but overall it was a nice experience and the cornerstone to my European career What really stood out in this season was your rebounding. Has rebounding always been a big weapon in your game? Definitely, this is my bread and butter. Every season I try to improve my rebounding numbers as I look at it differently than other players. For me it's all about determination, wanting to get the ball and create another opportunity for my team to score. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description? I would say Boris Diaw. I like the way he played the game even though he wasn't the most talented scorer and had an incredible athletic ability. He was just smart, a great defender and someone who was always looking to make his team better and get wins. You have stated that Dwayne Wade is your role model. Do you feel like he is one of those great NBA players where his legacy gets lost a bit with the new wave of stars of the last 10 years? I hardly watch NBA in the past few years because I think there are almost no players nowadays who combine loyalty and leadership to their clubs You can score and rebound the ball very well, but what other strengths does your game have? What I love the most is attacking the basket and playing good defense. I believe that defense gets you wins. On what area's of your game are you working on most now so you can continue to get better? I have been working a lot on my ball handling skills, fakes and dribbling with coach Roie Karsh and I give him the full credit for my improvement in these aspects. You played against German Regionalliga legend Rickey Easterling of Saarlouis. What memories do you have of his game and did you get sick of his mid distance shot? Everyone knows that Ricky had a great career. He was just a great player, really an unstoppable scorer. Enter You then played in Iceland with Haukar Hafnarfjordur (Iceland-Dominos League) averaging 6.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 37.5%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 45.5%. There you also didn't play a big role. What memories do you have of these months? My first memory was on a late December night at 2am when my agent Eyal Grossbard was calling me and told me "pack your bags, you have a flight to Iceland in 2-3 days". Haukar had an up and down season that year but I had a meaningful role of bringing defense and energy. We were 7:3 since I joined the team and I remember it was a great experience. I had my best game against Njardvik who was the top team back then, I had 17 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists that game. Also, I remember well the switch I made from the Israeli winter of 24 degrees to below zero temperatures in Iceland but I actually liked it. I'm sure off the court you had some nice memories. With what feelings did you leave Iceland after seeing their beautiful country? I had some offers in Iceland in recent years and would love to go back at some point as the country is beautiful, the people are so nice and the league has been improving by the year. After some years away from Israel you returned back in 2019 and even played a Winner league game with Hapoel Galil Gilboa. You played 1 minute. Do you feel like you got a fair chance there? I think I could have gotten more minutes but playing in Winner League is a different type of level in terms of the players quality and intensity. People could say I played there only for a few minutes, but working out on a daily basis with great coaches like Lior Liubin and Guy Kaplan was what changed the course of my career. I learned a lot from both coaches, they helped me raise my game and understand what I have to do in order to move to the bigger and better leagues Last season you played with TTL Basketball Bamberg (Regionalliga) and had an amazing season. Did you find love for the game again? I always love the game and everything about it - regardless of where I play or how many minutes I get. Playing for TTL Bamberg was a great experience and I was also practicing with Brose Bamberg for a while. I found some great people at TTL Bamberg, from management to the coaching staff and players, especially coach Rainer Wolfschmidtt . It is something I cherished. You had 22/11 stats. Was this your best season as a pro? How did your game grow in Bamberg? In the last 2 years I finally adjusted my game to be the leader and the go to guy. It's a totally different mindset day in and day out. Who was the toughest player that you ever faced in your life that reached the NBA or Euroleague? When I played in the Israel Winner League with Gilboa/Galil I had the luxury of practicing and playing with and against some great players such as Edgar Sosa, a former BBL player for Ulm and Vechta and a guard who won Italy A1 championship. Justin Tillman who is now with the Atlanta Hawks after being named to the G-League 1st team is another player I benefited from having as my teammate. Defending a guy like Jarmar Gulley, who played in Turkey BSL in the last 2 years, was a huge challenge because he is so strong and in general such a great player Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time? Justin Tillman, Jarmar Gulley, Steffan Walde, Tal Dan and Roman Sorkin Which Israel and German player is the greatest off all-time for you? Dirk Nowitzki, no other words needed, he was just so special. Omri Casspi is my Israeli choice, a hard working player that paved his way up to the NBA because he was the hardest working player and showed great determination. What is your favorite movie of all-time? I love sports movies and action movies. I have a long list of great movies I have watched and enjoyed many times. I'll go with coach Carter with Samuel Jackson. Thanks Ori fort he chat |
| ProB Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Koblenz are the first finalists - by Eurobasket News |
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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 |
| ProA Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Tuebingen and Vechta register victories - by Eurobasket News |
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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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| Samodurov is back at Panathinaikos - by Chris Mammides | ||||
Samodurov has been also a member of Greek international program for some years. He has regularly played for Greek senior team since 2022 and two years ago for U22 National Team. Samodurov represented Greece at the FIBA U18 European Championship in Izmir (Turkey) last year. His stats at that event were 3 games: 11.0ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.0spg, Blocks-5 (1.7bpg), FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 63.2%. He has played previously professionally also in Serbia (Next Generation Select Team) and Greece (DEKA and Next Generation Team Patras U18 team). Despite young age he had impressive career. His team won Greek U18 League Regular Season in 2022. Samodurov was voted Eurobasket.com All-Greek C Division Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Greek U18 Rising Star Tournament Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. |
| Panathinaikos keep Avdalas for another season - by Chris Mammides | |
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Panathinaikos Athens U18 team (U18 League) re-signed 17-year old 196cm point guard Neoklis Avdalas, agency: Octagon Europe. This season he played at Panathinaikos (GBL) where in two U18 League games he averaged 3.5ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.5apg and 1.0spg this season. Avdalas also played 1 game in Euroleague, but he did not score anything. He represented Greece at the FIBA U16 European Championship in Skopje (North Macedonia) last year. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 14.7ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.0apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 56.4%, 3PT: 28.1%, FT: 73.7%. Avdalas has played previously for Kalamata. Despite young age he had impressive career. He played in the final of Greek League in 2022. Avdalas was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-Greek U18 Rising Star Tournament Co-Guard of the Year in 2022. |
| Peristeri welcomes back Kamperidis - by Chris Mammides |
| Peristeri GS Athens U18 team (U18 League) landed 18-year old 205cm center Alexis Kamperidis. It is actually his comeback to Athens as he has played here before. Kamperidis moved there from Panathinaikos in the U18 League where he played this season. In two games he averaged 4.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.5spg. |
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Peristeri GS Athens U18 team (U18 League) confirmed in their roster 18-year old forward Georgios Bebelos (195cm-2005). |
| Peristeri keeps Maragoudakis for another season - by Chris Mammides | |
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Peristeri GS Athens U18 team (U18 League) re-signed 17-year old 182cm point guard Stylianos Maragoudakis. |
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Peristeri GS Athens U18 team (U18 League) confirmed in their roster 18-year old guard Costas Diptsis (191cm-2005). Diptsis played there last season. In 8 U18 League games he had 4.9ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.6apg and 1.0spg. |
| Panathinaikos win U18 Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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Panathinaikos U18 - Peristeri U18 93-60 Panathinaikos have won U18 Championship in Greece. They overcame Peristeri 93-60 in the Final game. Panathinaikos started with a 23-10 lead and added a 20-16 rally in the second period. Moreover, they closed the campaign with a final 29-12 surge to seal the win. Neoklis Avdalas (196-PG-2006, agency: Octagon Europe) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Andreas Koustenis (190-G-2006) netted 16. MARANGOUDAKIS STYLIANOS-IOANNIS replied with 18 points in a loss. |
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| Despite Being Cut By Simon Cote 5 Years Ago Ori Garmizo (BSW Sixers) Had A Great Connection With Him And Would Love To Play For Him - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Ori Garmizo (196-PF-1994) is a 28 year old 194cm guard that has the Israeli/German citizenship and was briefly with the BSW Sixers (Pro B) this season before being released because of ijury. He began his basketball career in Israel with Ironi Nes-Ziona. He then got further experience in Germany the BG Eisbaeren (Regionalliga) and Koblenz (Regionalliga). Soon after he got more experience in Iceland and back in Israel with teams Hapoel Galil Gilboa (Winner League), Hapoel Hevel Modi'in (Israel-National League), Maccabi Sderot (Israel-Artzit), and Hapoel Lod Bat Yam (Israel-Artzit). He came back to Germany last season and played with TTL Basketball Bamberg (Regionalliga). He spoke to eurobasket about basketball. Thanks Ori for talking to eurobasket.com. Your German/Israeli. Talk a little about your family history? Do you feel more like a German or Israeli? My great grandparents were born in Berlin and Stuttgart, and because of the Holocaust they had to flee from Germany and arrived in Israel. I was born in Israel so this is my home, but I have been told so much about my family history and my German roots so I take pride in being an Israeli and German You are a guy that has been well traveled having played in Israel, Germany, Iceland. What has been the most difficult challenge for you having difficulty of landing in higher leagues. At a younger age, it was a challenge to adjust to the highest levels especially in terms of the intensity of the game, but I love challenges and I always practice and play with 100% effort. Along the years, with the experience I have gained, I developed new methods to deal with each new situation at any level - both mentally and physically In the summer of 2017 you had a try out with then Pro A team Hanau. What do you remember the club telling you then why they couldn't take you? Has that been like a motivation for you to keep grinding until now and not giving up? I remember coach Simon Cote well, I think we had a great connection between us. He told me that I have the potential to be a tough player who could move up the ladder. My biggest problem back then was my 3pt shot which is an aspect in my game I have put a big emphasis on it in the last 3 years. I have been improving a lot working out with Afik Nissim, one of the best Israeli scorers in the past 20 years. He was playing in Israel Winner League, France Pro A, Italy and the VTB and I feel that working with him on my shot has rewarded me. I hope that one day I'll be able to play for Simon as well! You began your career in Israel with Ironi Nes-Ziona (National League). Why was it difficult for you to find your way in Israel? How was the youth development in 2012 and how is it in 2022? I started to play basketball only at the age of 16 but had to join the Israeli army as it is mandatory here so it was tough for me to move to higher levels in Israel at that period and I was forbidden to move to Germany and play there until I finished my service at the age of 21. I am a totally different player now - much more athletic and mature, and have a good range on my shot. Better at boxing out for rebounds, passing the ball and in general some of my former coaches were teaching me how to use my body right and played me even as 2/3 so I think my game has grown a lot. You got your first job in Germany with Regionalliga team BG Eisbaeren (Germany-Regionalliga) averaging 11.5ppg, 8.8rpg, 1.2spg, FGP: 55.2%, 3PT: 16.9%, FT: 71.9%. What do you remember playing in the German 4th league? It was different from playing in Israel, even the weather was different:) It was my first time playing outside of Israel so I had to make some adjustments. Luckily I speak German so it was a big help, but overall it was a nice experience and the cornerstone to my European career What really stood out in this season was your rebounding. Has rebounding always been a big weapon in your game? Definitely, this is my bread and butter. Every season I try to improve my rebounding numbers as I look at it differently than other players. For me it's all about determination, wanting to get the ball and create another opportunity for my team to score. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description? I would say Boris Diaw. I like the way he played the game even though he wasn't the most talented scorer and had an incredible athletic ability. He was just smart, a great defender and someone who was always looking to make his team better and get wins. You have stated that Dwayne Wade is your role model. Do you feel like he is one of those great NBA players where his legacy gets lost a bit with the new wave of stars of the last 10 years? I hardly watch NBA in the past few years because I think there are almost no players nowadays who combine loyalty and leadership to their clubs You can score and rebound the ball very well, but what other strengths does your game have? What I love the most is attacking the basket and playing good defense. I believe that defense gets you wins. On what area's of your game are you working on most now so you can continue to get better? I have been working a lot on my ball handling skills, fakes and dribbling with coach Roie Karsh and I give him the full credit for my improvement in these aspects. You played against German Regionalliga legend Rickey Easterling of Saarlouis. What memories do you have of his game and did you get sick of his mid distance shot? Everyone knows that Ricky had a great career. He was just a great player, really an unstoppable scorer. Enter You then played in Iceland with Haukar Hafnarfjordur (Iceland-Dominos League) averaging 6.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 37.5%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 45.5%. There you also didn't play a big role. What memories do you have of these months? My first memory was on a late December night at 2am when my agent Eyal Grossbard was calling me and told me "pack your bags, you have a flight to Iceland in 2-3 days". Haukar had an up and down season that year but I had a meaningful role of bringing defense and energy. We were 7:3 since I joined the team and I remember it was a great experience. I had my best game against Njardvik who was the top team back then, I had 17 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists that game. Also, I remember well the switch I made from the Israeli winter of 24 degrees to below zero temperatures in Iceland but I actually liked it. I'm sure off the court you had some nice memories. With what feelings did you leave Iceland after seeing their beautiful country? I had some offers in Iceland in recent years and would love to go back at some point as the country is beautiful, the people are so nice and the league has been improving by the year. After some years away from Israel you returned back in 2019 and even played a Winner league game with Hapoel Galil Gilboa. You played 1 minute. Do you feel like you got a fair chance there? I think I could have gotten more minutes but playing in Winner League is a different type of level in terms of the players quality and intensity. People could say I played there only for a few minutes, but working out on a daily basis with great coaches like Lior Liubin and Guy Kaplan was what changed the course of my career. I learned a lot from both coaches, they helped me raise my game and understand what I have to do in order to move to the bigger and better leagues Last season you played with TTL Basketball Bamberg (Regionalliga) and had an amazing season. Did you find love for the game again? I always love the game and everything about it - regardless of where I play or how many minutes I get. Playing for TTL Bamberg was a great experience and I was also practicing with Brose Bamberg for a while. I found some great people at TTL Bamberg, from management to the coaching staff and players, especially coach Rainer Wolfschmidtt . It is something I cherished. You had 22/11 stats. Was this your best season as a pro? How did your game grow in Bamberg? In the last 2 years I finally adjusted my game to be the leader and the go to guy. It's a totally different mindset day in and day out. Who was the toughest player that you ever faced in your life that reached the NBA or Euroleague? When I played in the Israel Winner League with Gilboa/Galil I had the luxury of practicing and playing with and against some great players such as Edgar Sosa, a former BBL player for Ulm and Vechta and a guard who won Italy A1 championship. Justin Tillman who is now with the Atlanta Hawks after being named to the G-League 1st team is another player I benefited from having as my teammate. Defending a guy like Jarmar Gulley, who played in Turkey BSL in the last 2 years, was a huge challenge because he is so strong and in general such a great player Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time? Justin Tillman, Jarmar Gulley, Steffan Walde, Tal Dan and Roman Sorkin Which Israel and German player is the greatest off all-time for you? Dirk Nowitzki, no other words needed, he was just so special. Omri Casspi is my Israeli choice, a hard working player that paved his way up to the NBA because he was the hardest working player and showed great determination. What is your favorite movie of all-time? I love sports movies and action movies. I have a long list of great movies I have watched and enjoyed many times. I'll go with coach Carter with Samuel Jackson. Thanks Ori fort he chat |
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| Serie A Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. Virtus Bologna advance into semis - by Eurobasket News |
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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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| B2 League Round 1 of Finals. Saga Ballooners clinch opening win - by Eurobasket News |
FinalSaga B. - Nagasaki 88-80American Chase Fieler (202-1992, college: FGCU) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and the former international forward Takanobu Nishikawa (195-1992) accounted for 23 points and 6 assists. Saga B.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds and Spanish Pablo Aguilar (203-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) added 15 points and 16 rebounds respectively for Nagasaki in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Saga B.: C.Fieler 23+12reb+6ast, T.Nishikawa 23+2reb+6ast, S.Taiki 16+6reb+3ast, R.Garcia 13+8reb+2ast, I.Ryota 6+1reb, M.McIntosh 5+8reb+2ast Nagasaki: M.Bonds 24+17reb+2ast, M.Karimata 20+1reb+6ast, P.Aguilar 15+16reb+2ast, T.Kanji 12+4reb+4ast, K.Matsumoto 4+2reb, K.Koya 2+1ast Places 3-4Chiba - Nishinomiya S. 88-91Nishinomiya S. shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) stepped up and scored 30 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and forward Trey Porter (208-1996, college: Nevada) chipped in 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side Brandon Ashley (206-1994, college: Arizona) responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Evan Ravenel (204-1989, college: Ohio St.) scored 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Chiba players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Nishinomiya S.: J.Hamilton 30+5reb+2ast, T.Porter 16+4reb+3ast, K.Ryuya 14+1reb+2ast, K.Matsuzaki 8+2reb+6ast, Z.Dimec 6+12reb+1ast, N.Dohara 6+3reb+3ast Chiba: B.Ashley 23+6reb+3ast, T.Kida 14+1reb+2ast, Y.Osaki 13+3reb+2ast, Y.Okada 12+2reb+4ast, Y.Otsuka 9+4reb+2ast, F.Kota 6+1reb |
| B1 League Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Ryukyu and Chiba Jets record opening wins - by Eurobasket News |
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Ryukyu GK - Yokohama BC 86-70 The game was dominated by American players. Power forward Allen Durham (198-1988, college: Grace Christian) fired 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Power forward Josh Duncan (203-1986) chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds. Durham is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and Devin Oliver (204-1992, college: Dayton) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Ryukyu GK: A.Durham 18+7reb+4ast, M.Yoshiyuki 15+3reb+1ast, K.Imamura 13+3ast, K.Flippin 10+3reb+3ast, J.Duncan 9+7reb+3ast, J.Cooley 8+9reb Yokohama BC: C.Jackson 25+10reb, K.Yuki 11+3ast, O.Takeru 8+1reb+1ast, S.Koya 7+1reb+3ast, P.Auda 7+4reb+2ast, D.Oliver 6+11reb+2ast Chiba Jets - Alvark Tokyo 89-66 Chiba Jets players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). His fellow American import guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Chiba Jets' coach John Patrick felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Alvark Tokyo. Four Alvark Tokyo players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Chiba Jets: J.Mooney 23+6reb+1ast, C.Smith 19+5reb+3ast, S.Hara 17+2reb+3ast, O.Asato 8+2reb+2ast, V.Law 8+5reb+4ast, G.Edwards 6+2reb+2ast Alvark Tokyo: A.Kirk 16+6reb+6ast, S.Saiz 16+8reb+3ast, S.Reiju 11+3reb+1ast, Z.Baranski 10+3reb+1ast, O.Taiki 7+1reb, Y.Hirotaka 3+3reb+3ast |
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| Stade Malien became the first BAL Semifinalist - by Eurobasket News |
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Stade Malien - Cape Town Tigers 78:69 Stade Malien became the First BAL Semifinalist as they overcame Cape Town Tigers 78-69. The team from Mali opened the game with a 31-15 surge and never looked behind. Cape Town Tigers meanwhile won both periods in the second half to reduce the gap to 9 points. Aliou Diarra (F-2001) and John Wilkins top-scored for the winners with 18 points each. Souleymane Berthe (SF-2000, agency: The French Family Consulting) and Kelvin Amayo (193-G-1992, college: LMU, agency: Slash Sports) followed them with 8 points each in a win. Pieter Prinsloo (208-PF-1992, college: Marist) replied with 19 in defeat and Samkelo Cele (198-G-1997, college: USAO) had 18. |
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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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Astros - Guaymas 97-88 Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was forward Isaiah Whaley (203-1998, college: UConn) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) produced 26 points and power forward Anthony Smith (201-1997, college: Murray St.) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Astros and five Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Astros: I.Whaley 21+11reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 20+1reb+3ast, L.Vick 19+6reb+1ast, J.Loveridge 13+6reb+4ast, S.Ponds 10+4reb+2ast, J.Machado 5+2reb Guaymas: M.Crawford 26+3reb+1ast, A.Smith 18+8reb+2ast, M.Cairo 15+7reb+3ast, R.Peters 12+2reb+5ast, A.Lillard 11+4reb+2ast, A.Villanueva 4+3reb Mazatlan - Tijuana 82-75 Strangely Tijuana Zonkeys outrebounded Venados 46-33 including 31 on the defensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court. Center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) supported him with 19 points. Venados' coach James Penny used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by Anthony Young (200-1989, college: KWC) did not help to save the game for Tijuana Zonkeys. Guard Gabe McCray (201-1994, college: SC State, agency: Interperformances) added 20 points for the guests. Top scorers: Mazatlan: W.Alex Kaye 19+2reb+1ast, A.Stafford 16+7reb+1ast, V.Boumann 12+2reb+4ast, J.Casillas 8+4reb, J.Felton 7+2reb+2ast, R.Calatayud 7+6reb+3ast Tijuana: G.McCray 20+4reb+2ast, A.Young 16+11reb+5ast, I.Alvarado 11+6reb+2ast, A.Pruitt 7+10reb+2ast, J.Webster 6+3reb+1ast, E.Garibay 6+7reb Culiacan - Los Mochis 112-115 Pioneros Los Mochis made 26-of-29 free shots (89.7 percent) during the game. American guard Kennedy Jones (188-1989, college: Arlington Baptist) scored 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) chipped in 26 points and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. Four Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. American guard Jarron Cumberland (196-1997, college: Cincinnati) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 7 assists and Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) scored 18 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Los Mochis: K.Jones 33+5reb+1ast, J.Stevens 26+1reb+5ast, D.Robinson 18+6reb+2ast, G.Vazquez 11+1reb, K.Alexander 10+13reb+2ast, D.Dingle 7+8reb+2ast Culiacan: J.Cumberland 34+10reb+7ast, M.Jackson 18+3reb+3ast, J.Hughes III 14+6reb+1ast, M.Tarrance 13+2reb+1ast, C.Juan 11+2reb+2ast, T.Kapita 9+5reb+2ast Hermosillo - Obregon 86-82 Rayos de Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Guard Terrence Drisdom (196-1992, college: CPP) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Four Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) produced a double-double by scoring 42 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds and guard Jimmy Whitt (190-1997, college: Arkansas, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Hermosillo: J.Bird 22+4reb+1ast, T.Drisdom 21+7reb+3ast, J.Ivey 16+5reb+12ast, A.Wheeler 12+8reb+4ast, J.Camacho 8+7reb+4ast, N.Eastern 5+3reb Obregon: T.Farmer 42+18reb+1ast, J.Everett 12+9reb+1ast, J.Whitt 12+6reb+8ast, R.Alejandro 6+3reb, G.Gillard 4+4reb+1ast, R.Delgado 3+2reb+3ast |
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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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| Nuggets on brink of NBA Finals with 119-108 win over Lakers in Game 3 - by Eurobasket News |
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Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995) was far from his usual dominant self while mired in foul trouble, and Jamal Murray (6'4''-SG-1997, college: Kentucky) cooled off after his scorching first half. The Denver Nuggets' big early lead disappeared entirely in the fourth quarter of Game 3, and the Lakers' home crowd was in a frenzy. The Nuggets weathered every setback and calmly, methodically took control with a poise worthy of champions. With one more victory, they'll finally get the chance to play for their first rings. Murray scored 37 points, Jokic added 24 points and eight assists and the Nuggets rolled to a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals with a 119-108 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday night. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (6'5''-G-1993, college: Georgia) scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half against his former team for the top-seeded Nuggets, who have never been this close to the NBA Finals in 47 years in the league. Denver is making its fifth straight playoff appearance, and the ultimate stage is now just one win away. 'I learn a lot about this team every time we play,' Caldwell-Pope said. 'We have that dog mentality where no matter if we're up, down, we're going to continue to fight and play our game, and do it at a high level. We're going to continue to do that for the rest of these games.' Denver blew a 14-point lead in Game 3, but made a decisive 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to snap the Lakers' nine-game home winning streak since March 26, including seven straight victories since the regular season ended. The Nuggets excelled down the stretch with Murray and Jokic repeatedly running a two-man pick-and-roll game suggested by 'Coach Jokic,' according to coach Michael Malone . 'This group is capable of doing great things, and they believe,' Malone said. 'Belief is a very powerful thing.' No team has rallied from a 3-0 playoff series deficit in NBA history. Game 4 is Monday night in Los Angeles. 'I can't speak for the guys right now because I don't know what's going through all their minds, but I still (believe),' said LeBron James (6'8''-SF-1984), who had 23 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds. 'So it's time to go right back home and start to refuel and start the treatment process and recovery process and get ready for Monday. My mindset is always locked in.' Anthony Davis (6'10''-C-1993, college: Kentucky) had 28 points and 18 rebounds for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who hadn't lost three straight games since early February. Los Angeles' prolonged, desperate surge ever since the trade deadline has finally run out of steam against the powerhouse Nuggets, who have won five consecutive playoff games. 'They've been at the top of the food chain for a reason, and have a plethora of guys that can hurt you, as was on full display tonight,' Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. 'But you know, circumstances are what they are. Difficult, but not impossible.' James hit three 3-pointers after starting the series 0 for 13 from distance, and Austin Reaves (6'5''-G-1998, college: Oklahoma) added 23 points and seven rebounds. But Rui Hachimura (6'8''-F-1998, college: Gonzaga) was the only other Lakers scorer to crack double figures with 13 points, and they couldn't counter the Nuggets' balanced effort down the stretch. 'Our backs have been against the wall (for) probably about the last two months, maybe more than that since the trade deadline,' Reaves said. 'Swinging, throwing punches to fight to get to this opportunity. ... We can either come out Monday and go home, or we can fight for another day. And with the group of guys that we've got, I know what that answer will be.' Jokic's streak of four consecutive triple-doubles ended in a fairly quiet game for the two-time MVP, who got his fourth foul in the third quarter. But Murray scored 17 points in a dynamic first quarter following his 23-point fourth quarter two nights ago, and he had 30 points by halftime of Game 3. Bruce Brown (6'5''-SG-1996, college: Miami, FL) scored 15 points and hit a key 3-pointer down the stretch for the Nuggets before Jokic all but iced it on a 3-pointer with 3:17 to play. The Lakers' passionate fans turned out in force for the 17-time champion franchise's first conference finals games at home since 2010. Los Angeles tried desperately to get back in the series, with James playing 43 minutes after spraining his left ankle in Game 2 on top of his already sore right foot. But the Nuggets' flight to the coast didn't cool off Murray in the slightest: The Canadian guard poured in 17 points in the first quarter and had 26 midway through the second. Reaves racked up 15 points, three assists and three rebounds in the second quarter alone to keep LA in it. Hachimura's 3-pointer early in the fourth gave the Lakers their first lead since the opening minutes, but the Nuggets took charge again in a rally highlighted by Brown's 3-pointer with 7:02 to play, after which he taunted the Lakers' bench with Los Angeles' own 'Freeze' 3-point celebration. D'Angelo Russell (6'5''-SG-1996, college: Ohio St.) had another rough game for the Lakers, scoring three points on 1-of-8 shooting in 20 minutes. The Lakers' biggest addition in their trade deadline transformation has just 21 points in the series. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| 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 |
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| London Lightning tie up series against Windsor Express in game two - by Eurobasket News |
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The Windsor Express and London Lightning faced off Saturday evening in game 2 of the NBLC finals in London. Lightning forward, Jermaine Haley (6'7''-G-1997, college: WVU) led the game with 28 points. The Lightning outscored the Express in all but the fourth quarter, with a final winning score of 124-107. The series is tied at one game each. Game three takes place Tuesday evening at the in WFCU Centre in Windsor. Courtesy of: london.ctvnews.ca |
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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 |
| 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. |
| Brett Rumpel transfers to Manhattan - by Eurobasket News | |
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Manhattan College added to their roster guard Brett Rumpel (6'4''-189lbs) for new 2023-24 season. Binghamton (NY) native played for the last two years at St. Bonaventure University. But in 24 games he recorded just 1.9ppg and 1.1apg last season. Rumpel graduated SPIRE Institute (Geneva, OH) in 2021. |
| Justin Wilson transfers to Northwestern State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Northwestern State University added to their roster forward Justin Wilson (6'8'') for new 2023-24 season. Dallas (TX) native moved there from South Carolina State University where he spent his junior year. In 21 games he recorded 6.1ppg and 4.1rpg last season. |
| Lance Ware commits to Villanova - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ware was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2020. He graduated Camden (NJ) High Ware played also for Renaissance (NY) in AAU., which he joined from Life Center Academy. His team won South Jersey Group 2 Championship that year. Wildcats made it to the New Jersey Group 2 Championship Semifinals. He was named NJ.com New Jersey All-State Player of the Year. Ware was also voted to MaxPreps High School All-America Honorable Mention, NJ.com New Jersey All-State First Team, NJ.com New Jersey All-Group 2 First Team and NJ.com All-Olympic Conference National Division First Team. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was named to Pangos All-East Frosh/Soph Camp in West Deptford, NJ in 2016. He was named to Pangos All-America Camp in Norwalk, CA in 2019. |
| Jaylin Sellers transfers to University of Central Florida - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Sellers graduated George Washington Carver High School (Montgomery, AL) in 2021, which he joined from Spencer High. He was voted to HoopSeen Georgia Class AA All-State Second Team in 2020. |
| Keshad Johnson commits to Arizona - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Johnson graduated San Leandro High in 2019. He played also for The Truth in AAU. |
| Aziz Bandaogo commits to Cincinnati - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at The University of Akron in 2020-2022. His team won MAC Tournament in 2022. Bandaogo helped his team make it to the MAC Tournament Semifinals in 2021. He represented Senegal at the World Cup U19 in Crete (Greece) four years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 0.4ppg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he helped his team make it to the NCAA's Next Generation Sunday event at the Men's Final Four in 2019. |
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| 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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| NBL Round 7: Huskies hand first defeat to Nuggets - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Nuggets (7-1) recorded its first loss in Dunedin on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Huskies (6-3) 93-84. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Nuggets. Huskies made 20-of-21 free shots (95.2 percent) during the game. The former international power forward Robert Loe (211-1991, college: St.Louis) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Australian guard Jarrad Weeks (183-1989) chipped in 24 points. American guard Jaquori McLaughlin (193-1998, college: UCSB, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 39 points (!!!) and 6 assists for lost side. Nuggets' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Huskies have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Nuggets still keep top position with one game lost. Huskies are looking forward to face Jets (#6) in Palmerston North in the next round. Nuggets will play at home against Hawks (#9) and are hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Rams (6-2) against fourth ranked Huskies (6-3) on Saturday night. Host Rams were defeated by Huskies in Christchurch 84-72. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Rams. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Robert Loe (211-1991, college: St.Louis) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Jarrad Weeks contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Tevin Brown (196-1998, college: Murray St.) answered with 17 points and 4 assists for Rams. Huskies have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Rams at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. Huskies will play against Jets (#6) in Palmerston North in the next round. Rams will play on the road against Saints (#7) in Wellington and hope to get back on the winning track. Bottom-ranked Giants managed to get a third victory on Sunday night. This time they won against seventh-ranked Hawks in Tamatea 94-78. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 16-point difference suggests that Giants is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. It was a great evening for Kavion Pippen who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 5 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). At the losing side Ira Lee responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Hawks' coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Giants (3-6) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Hawks. Giants will meet higher ranked Bulls (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hawks will play against Sharks (#5) in Southland and hope to secure a win. Other games of round 7 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Bulls defeated Airs in Pukekohe 78-71. Jets were beaten by Sharks at home 89-105. Sharks lost to Saints on the opponent's court 84-100. The best stats of 7th round was 32 points and 9 rebounds by Thomas Vodanovich of Saints.
Nuggets - Tuatara 84-93 Nuggets (7-1) recorded its first loss in Dunedin on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Huskies (6-3) 93-84. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Nuggets. Huskies made 20-of-21 free shots (95.2 percent) during the game. The former international power forward Robert Loe (211-1991, college: St.Louis) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Australian guard Jarrad Weeks (183-1989) chipped in 24 points. Five Huskies players scored in double figures. American guard Jaquori McLaughlin (193-1998, college: UCSB, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 39 points (!!!) and 6 assists and Australian guard Michael Harris (193-1999) added 22 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Nuggets' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Huskies have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Nuggets still keep top position with one game lost. Huskies are looking forward to face Jets (#6) in Palmerston North in the next round. Nuggets will play at home against Hawks (#9) and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Tuatara: J.Weeks 24+3reb+3ast, R.Loe 19+16reb+2ast, B.Thomas 15+4reb+1ast, D.Charlie 12+5reb+3ast, M.Chris 11+1reb+2ast, R.Te Rangi 10+2reb+7ast Nuggets: J.McLaughlin 39+2reb+6ast, M.Harris 22+6reb, S.Timmins 8+3reb+3ast, T.Withers 8+7reb, B.Matthew 3+2reb, P.Maxwell 2+1reb+1ast Airs - Bulls 71-78 There was no surprise in New Plymouth where 8th ranked Airs (2-6) were defeated by fourth ranked Bulls (5-3) 78-71 on Friday. It was a great evening for American guard Rickey McGill (188-1997, college: Iona) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Daniel Fotu (203-1999, college: St.Mary's, CA) helped adding 20 points. At the losing side American swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and forward Scott Telfer (196-1998) scored 17 points. Bulls maintains fourth place with 5-3 record. Airs lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with six games lost. Bulls will meet at home Giants (#8) in the next round. Airs will play against the league's second-placed Rams and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bulls: D.Fotu 20+4reb, R.McGill 20+7reb+4ast, D.Kelman-Poto 12+5reb+1ast, J.Bezzant 9+4reb+5ast, J.Wilson-Frame 9+2reb+1ast, I.Davidson 5+10reb+2ast Airs: A.Hilliard 19+5reb+1ast, T.Scott 17+3reb+1ast, T.Cameron 8+6reb, R.Rodger 8+1reb+5ast, D.Azore 7+4reb+4ast, A.Rissetto 6+6reb Rams - Tuatara 72-84 Very important is a home loss of second ranked Rams (6-2) against fourth ranked Huskies (6-3) on Saturday night. Host Rams were defeated by Huskies in Christchurch 84-72. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Rams. Huskies forced 19 Rams turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Robert Loe (211-1991, college: St.Louis) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Australian guard Jarrad Weeks (183-1989) contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Five Huskies players scored in double figures. American guard Tevin Brown (196-1998, college: Murray St.) answered with 17 points and 4 assists and international guard Walter Brown (190-2003) added 8 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Rams. Huskies have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Rams at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. Huskies will play against Jets (#6) in Palmerston North in the next round. Rams will play on the road against Saints (#7) in Wellington and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Tuatara: C.Gliddon 19+6reb+1ast, J.Weeks 19+6reb+6ast, D.Charlie 14+6reb+2ast, R.Loe 13+9reb+10ast, R.Te Rangi 12+2reb+1ast, B.Thomas 3+1reb Rams: T.Brown 17+2reb+4ast, T.Baxter Jr. 15+3reb, T.Britt 10+3reb+2ast, I.Kaia 8+4reb+3ast, B.Walter 8+10reb+2ast, T.Webley 7+5reb+1ast Jets - Sharks 89-105 The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Sharks' (4-5) road victory over 6th ranked Jets (3-5) 105-89 on Saturday. Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Jets' 34. They outrebounded Jets 43-26 including a 38-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sharks looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Jets' players. It was a great evening for American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-1988, college: Bellarmine) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 20 assists. The former international forward Brayden Inger (203-1999) helped adding 18 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Sharks players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 29 points and 6 assists and the other American import guard Mustapha Heron (196-1997, college: St.John's) scored 19 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sharks maintains fifth place with 4-5 record. Loser Jets keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Saints. Sharks will meet at home Hawks (#9) in the next round. Jets will play against Huskies and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sharks: J.Kendle 20+20ast, B.Inger 18+11reb+1ast, A.Burton 16+11reb, R.Gill 15+12reb, G.Anticevich 14+5reb+1ast, H.Benjamin 12+3reb+5ast Jets: J.Blake 29+3reb+6ast, M.Heron 19+4reb+1ast, C.Lachlan 12+1reb+1ast, J.Liam 9+1ast, M.Pafe 8+2ast, S.Campbell 3+3reb Hawks - Giants 78-94 Bottom-ranked Giants managed to get a third victory on Sunday night. This time they won against seventh-ranked Hawks in Tamatea 94-78. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 16-point difference suggests that Giants is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. They also forced 23 Hawks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American center Kavion Pippen (208-1996, college: SIU) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 5 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Forward Samuel Dempster (194-1990) helped adding 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side American forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: Arizona) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and the former international forward Jordan Ngatai (196-1993, college: BYU-Hawaii, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hawks' coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Giants (3-6) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Hawks. Giants will meet higher ranked Bulls (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hawks will play against Sharks (#5) in Southland and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Giants: K.Pippen 28+4reb+5ast, A.Woodson 23+3reb+2ast, S.Dempster 18+7reb+4ast, M.Maker 10+4reb+3ast, N.Trathen 7+2reb+1ast, M.Alexander 6+1reb+7ast Hawks: I.Lee 19+11reb+1ast, D.Raukawa 15+1ast, H.Harris 14+2reb, J.Ngatai 11+3reb+10ast, J.Hunt 7+3reb, E.Rusbatch 4+3reb+1ast Saints - Sharks 100-84 There was an upset in Wellington where higher ranked Sharks (4-5) were defeated by ninth ranked Saints (3-5) 100-84 on Sunday. Saints made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for the former international forward Thomas Vodanovich (201-1994, college: JMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Isaiah Mucius (203-1999, college: Wake Forest) helped adding 20 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Australian forward Grant Anticevich (206-1999, college: California) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds and Jamaican center Romaro Gill (218-1994, college: Seton Hall) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Sharks players scored in double figures. Sharks' coach let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Saints moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Jets. Loser Sharks keep the fifth position with five games lost. Saints will meet at home league's second-placed Rams in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sharks will play against Hawks and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Saints: T.Vodanovich 32+9reb+3ast, I.Mucius 20+6reb+3ast, K.Adnam 13+4reb+12ast, T.Kenneth 11+1reb+1ast, T.Samuel 8+6reb+2ast, T.Smith-Milner 6+9reb+1ast Sharks: G.Anticevich 28+12reb+3ast, R.Gill 17+17reb+2ast, J.Kendle 15+3reb+8ast, A.Burton 10+2reb, B.Inger 7+3reb+4ast, H.Sione 5+1ast |
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| 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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| 2Liga Round 1 of Finals. AZS AWF Mickiewicz secure first win - by Eurobasket News |
FINALPrzemysl - AZS AWF Mick. 99-105Mickiewicz dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Przemysl's 46. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 35 assists comparing to just 21 passes made by Przemysl's players. Mickiewicz brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Power forward Piotr Karpacz (202-1998) stepped up and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Lukasz Lewinski (186-1999) chipped in 25 points. At the losing side guard Michal Kindlik (180-1990) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists and forward Max Egner (198-2002, college: SFC) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Przemysl: M.Kindlik 24+3reb+10ast, S.Janczak 20+6reb+1ast, M.Egner 19+13reb+1ast, P.Maciej 17+3reb, B.Bal 11+1reb+2ast, L.Uberna 7+5reb+1ast AZS AWF Mick.: L.Lewinski 25+1reb+3ast, P.Karpacz 24+9reb+3ast, K.Tomasz 15+11reb, S.Wojciechowski 12+2reb+11ast, M.Salamonik 10+9reb+3ast, J.Nowak 6+1reb+5ast 3-4 PlaceMiedzychod - Notec Inowr. 91-80Miedzychod shot 23 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Notec Inowr. only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Notec Inowr. 59-38 including a 42-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Notec Inowr. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Damian Szymczak (186-1995) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Marcin Wrobel (200-1987) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Four Miedzychod players scored in double figures. American point guard Remon Nelson (175-1990, college: USC Aiken) answered with 27 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Lukasz Bodych (201-1990) added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Notec Inowr.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Notec Inowr.: R.Nelson 27+6reb+2ast, L.Bodych 14+10reb+2ast, A.Filipiak 11+4reb+9ast, P.Robak 8+4reb+1ast, M.Stawiak 7+3reb, J.Kondraciuk 7+3reb+2ast Miedzychod: M.Smarzy 21+8reb+1ast, M.Wrobel 19+16reb+3ast, D.Szymczak 17+10reb+11ast, M.Malachowski 16+10reb+2ast, L.Jordan 8+3reb, J.Nowak 5+9reb |
| 1Liga Round 3 of Finals. Dziki Warszawa earn the title - by Eurobasket News |
FINALDziki Wwa - Walbrzych 66-62Dziki Warszawa are 22/23 champions as they held off Walbrazych at home court to complete the sweep. It was a great evening for power forward Mateusz Bartosz (205-1987) who led his team to a victory scoring 6 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Przemyslaw Kuzkow (191-1999) helped adding 12 points. Dziki's coach Krzysztof Szablowski used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international center Piotr Niedzwiedzki (211-1993) with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks and American forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Top scorers: Dziki Wwa: P.Kuzkow 12+3reb+3ast, A.Czujkowski 9+4reb+1ast, A.Griszczuk 9+6reb+1ast, M.Azor 7+2reb+1ast, M.Motel 7+6reb+2ast, R.Komenda 6+1reb Walbrzych: P.Niedzwiedzki 11+10reb, M.Sitnik 10+4reb+3ast, D.Durski 10+2reb+2ast, A.Chidom 9+10reb+2ast, A.Kordalski 9+5reb+5ast, B.Majewski 6+2reb+3ast 3-4 PlaceRadom - Starogard Gd. 89-60Starogard claimed the Bronze medals as they survived an onslaught from Radom on the road to win on aggregate. HydroTruck made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. HydroTruck outrebounded Kociewskie Diably 46-29 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Kociewskie Diably's players. It was a quality performance for American point guard Kaheem Ransom (186-1993, college: SHSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Forward Damian Jeszke (202-1995) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four HydroTruck players scored in double figures. Wojciech Czerlonko (195-1995) came up with 13 points and 7 rebounds and American point guard Daniel Venzant (178-1998, college: St.Edward's) added 10 points respectively for Kociewskie Diably in the defeat. 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: Radom: K.Ransom 20+8reb+11ast, D.Jeszke 16+8reb+3ast, B.Pietras 12+1reb+1ast, F.Zegzula 10+7reb+8ast, J.Zalewski 9+1reb, B.Sowa 8 Starogard Gd.: W.Czerlonko 13+7reb+3ast, F.Malgorzaciak 12+2reb, D.Venzant 10+4reb+1ast, J.Motylewski 8+6reb, D.Janiak 6+4reb+1ast, Z.Daniel 4 |
| EBL Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Slask and King post victories - by Eurobasket News |
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Slask - Legia 83-77 Strangely Legia outrebounded WKS Slask 41-29 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Aleksander Dziewa (205-1997) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Jeremiah Martin (189-1996, college: Memphis) contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four WKS Slask players scored in double figures. American swingman Travis Leslie (193-1990, college: Georgia) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import power forward Aric Holman (208-1997, college: MSU) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks in the effort for Legia. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Slask: A.Dziewa 20+9reb+2ast, J.Martin 14+6reb+6ast, J.Niziol 12+1reb+3ast, I.Ramljak 11+1reb, L.Kolenda 9+2reb+1ast, A.Parakhouski 8+4reb+2ast Legia: T.Leslie 22+10reb+2ast, A.Holman 16+7reb, B.Garrett 9+2reb+1ast, G.Groselle 7+6reb, K.Vinales 6+9ast, G.Kaminski 5 King - Stal 80-78 Wilki Morskie made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. American forward Tony Meier (204-1990, college: Milwaukee) fired 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. American-Belizean power forward Phil Fayne II (206-1997, college: Illinois St.) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Wilki Morskie's coach Arkadiusz Miloszewski used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international power forward Damian Kulig (205-1987) produced 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international swingman Michal Michalak (196-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: King: T.Meier 18+2reb+4ast, P.Fayne II 13+8reb+1ast, Z.Cuthbertson 12+3reb+1ast, B.Brown 12+1reb+1ast, K.Borowski 8+6reb+1ast, A.Hamilton 5+2reb+3ast Stal: D.Kulig 16+7reb+4ast, M.Michalak 13+5reb+4ast, N.Djurisic 12+7reb, O.Silins 12+3reb, A.Skele 8+3reb+6ast, A.Thomas 8+5reb |
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Finals MVP: DeAndre Jones (180-PG-1998) of Galomar Player of the Year: Keith Carter (185-G-1994) of Santo AndreGuard of the Year: Keith Carter (185-G-1994) of Santo AndreForward of the Year: Rob McCoy (201-F-1997) of PortimonenseCenter of the Year: Jaja Davis (196-C) of VascoDomestic Player of the Year:  - Geremias Manjate (203-F/C-1998) of GalomarImport Player of the Year: Keith Carter (185-G-1994) of Santo AndreDefensive Player of the Year: Joao Guerreiro (192-F/G-2000) of Maia BasketCoach of the Year: Dinis Amaral of Galomar
First Team DeAndre Jones (180-PG-1998) of Galomar Keith Carter (185-G-1994) of Santo Andre Vante Hendrix (196-G) of Illiabum Rob McCoy (201-F-1997) of Portimonense Jaja Davis (196-C) of Vasco
Second Team Marquavian Stephens (190-G) of Barreirense Tyree Crump (185-G-1997) of Caneros William Loyd (196-F-1998) of Galomar Elias Cave (201-F) of Vasco Micah Downs (203-F-1986) of Barreirense
Third Team Tre Bowman (196-G-1991) of Sampaense Matias Bernardini (190-SG-1994) of Portimonense Tamyrik Fields (198-PF-1996) of Galitos-Barreiro Kwon Evans (195-F-1999) of Galitos Eduardo Francisco (200-C-2003) of Benfica
Honorable Mention Kent Hanson (198-F-1997) of Galomar Matthew Eldridge (203-F-1996) of Manly Warr. Greg Lee (206-F-1998) of Galitos-Barreiro Julian Powell (206-SF-1996) of Galitos Joao Gallina (192-SF-1994) of Galomar Chima Oduocha (203-C-1998) of Santo Andre Jamarius Mayberry (196-G-1999) of Galitos Joao Torrie (200-C/F-1991) of Vasco Drew Buggs (190-G-1997) of Queluz Ricardo Dias (194-F/C-1998) of Maia Basket Josimar Cardoso (201-F-1987) of Queluz Ivan Pavicevic (206-C-2002) of Benfica B Xavier Francois (196-F-1996) of Academica Caio Oliveira (211-C-1998) of Electrico FC Aubrey McRae (6'4''-F-1996) of Georgia S. Jalil Myers (198-F) of Olhanense Antonio Mendes (203-C-1997) of Belenenses Matheus Santana (204-PF-1996) of Electrico FC Mario Neves (194-C-1977) of Electrico FC Diogo Correia (182-G-1990) of Belenenses
All-Imports Team DeAndre Jones (180-PG-1998) of Galomar Keith Carter (185-G-1994) of Santo Andre Vante Hendrix (196-G) of Illiabum Rob McCoy (201-F-1997) of Portimonense Jaja Davis (196-C) of Vasco
All-Domestic Players Team Goncalo Silva (181-PG-1994) of Barreirense Miguel Correia (186-G-2000) of Galitos-Barreiro Andre Silva (194-SG-2001) of Illiabum Joao Guerreiro (192-F/G-2000) of Maia Basket- Geremias Manjate (203-F/C-1998) of Galomar |
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| BSN Round 29: Gigantes are upset by Grises - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game between third ranked Gigantes (13-10) and sixth ranked Grises (8-16) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Gigantes were defeated by Grises in a tough game in Carolina 82-90. Grises shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman James Ennis (201-1990, college: LBSU) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. International center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Grises maintains sixth place with 8-16 record, which they share with Ponce. Gigantes at the other side keep the third position with ten games lost. Grises is looking forward to face league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gigantes will play on the road against Cariduros in Fajardo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Atleticos (15-9) against sixth ranked Osos (9-17) on Saturday night. Visiting Atleticos were defeated by Osos in a tough game in Manati 81-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Atleticos. American guard Sheldon Mac (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. Christopher Ortiz contributed with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winners. American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) answered with 26 points and 7 rebounds for Atleticos. Atleticos' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Osos moved-up to fifth place. Atleticos at the other side keep the second position with nine games lost. Osos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atleticos will play on the road against Indios in Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Quebradillas. First ranked Piratas faced 3rd placed Capitanes. Host Piratas (17-6) defeated guests from Arecibo (13-11) 82-76. Hassan Whiteside stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Paris Bass responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Piratas maintains first place with 17-6 record. Loser Capitanes keep the third position with 11 games lost. Piratas will meet at home league's second-placed Cangrejeros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Capitanes will play against Mets and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Other games of round 29 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Guaynabo were defeated by Santurce in a road game 102-90. Bayamon beat Fajardo at home 99-88. Ponce lost to Mayaguez on the opponent's court 82-88.
Carolina - Humacao 82-90 The game between third ranked Gigantes (13-10) and sixth ranked Grises (8-16) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Gigantes were defeated by Grises in a tough game in Carolina 82-90. Grises shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman James Ennis (201-1990, college: LBSU) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. International center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks and international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU, agency: Shark Sports Management) added 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. 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. Grises maintains sixth place with 8-16 record, which they share with Ponce. Gigantes at the other side keep the third position with ten games lost. Grises is looking forward to face league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gigantes will play on the road against Cariduros in Fajardo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Humacao: J.Ennis 26+13reb+3ast, T.Trice II 20+2reb+8ast, A.Kappos 15+2reb+2ast, A.Mitchell 15+9reb+6ast, E.Rodriguez 6+1reb, J.Josiah 6+2reb+1ast Carolina: G.Conditt IV 19+14reb+3ast, I.Cruz 17+2reb+4ast, T.Waters 16+4reb+6ast, A.Franklin 11+4reb+2ast, V.Rudd 7+3reb+1ast, J.Rosario 5 Quebradillas - Arecibo 82-76 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Quebradillas. First ranked Piratas faced 3rd placed Capitanes. Host Piratas (17-6) defeated guests from Arecibo (13-11) 82-76. American center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and international forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds and Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Piratas maintains first place with 17-6 record. Loser Capitanes keep the third position with 11 games lost. Piratas will meet at home league's second-placed Cangrejeros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Capitanes will play against Mets and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Quebradillas: H.Whiteside 24+15reb+1ast, I.Pineiro 15+3reb+2ast, B.Knight 13+3reb+5ast, W.Phillip 13+9reb+2ast, T.Rolon 9+3reb+8ast, W.Cruz 5+3reb Arecibo: P.Bass 22+8reb+2ast, V.Liz 11+6reb+6ast, D.Collier 10+4reb, W.Hodge 10+2reb+4ast, T.Bishop 8+5reb, D.Clemente 5+1reb Santurce - Guaynabo 102-90 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Mets' (12-12) road loss to third ranked Cangrejeros (14-10) 90-102 on Friday. Cangrejeros looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American point guard David Stockton (180-1991, college: Gonzaga) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 assists for the winners and the former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) chipped in 29 points and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) scored 24 points. Four Mets players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cangrejeros have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Loser Mets keep the fourth position with 12 games lost. Cangrejeros will meet league's leader Piratas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mets will play against Capitanes in Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Santurce: D.Stockton 29+3reb+13ast, A.Matias 29+5reb+2ast, G.Clavell 13+6reb+4ast, I.Palermo 9+1ast, K.Faried 7+8reb+2ast, A.Plummer 6+2reb Guaynabo: J.Paige 24+2reb+2ast, T.Soares 23+8reb+3ast, E.Crawford 19+3reb+1ast, G.Browne 11+3reb+7ast, R.Balkman 6+8reb+1ast, W.Orozco 5+5reb Bayamon - Fajardo 99-88 No shocking result in a game in Bayamon where first ranked Vaqueros (16-8) defeated 5th ranked Cariduros (10-16) 99-88 on Saturday. Vaqueros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) stepped up and scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners and American forward Braxton Key (203-1997, college: Virginia) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Five Vaqueros players scored in double figures. American center Thomas Robinson (208-1991, college: Kansas) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds and the other American import guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) scored 23 points. Cariduros' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-8 record. Loser Cariduros keep the fifth position with 16 games lost. Vaqueros will meet Grises (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Cariduros will play against Gigantes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bayamon: I.Romero 22+8reb+4ast, J.Mojica 16+1reb+1ast, B.Key 12+7reb+5ast, S.Thompson Jr. 12+3reb+5ast, B.Santiago 11+5reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 9+1reb+4ast Fajardo: T.Robinson 25+16reb+2ast, A.Goodwin 23+4reb+1ast, A.Abreu 9+2reb+10ast, D.Vaughn 9+5reb+1ast, M.Camper 8+6reb+1ast, J.Febres 8+1reb Mayaguez - Ponce 88-82 Rather expected game in Mayaguez where 6th ranked Leones (8-16) were defeated by fourth ranked Indios (11-15) 88-82 on Saturday. Indios made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) stepped up and scored 29 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Chaundee Brown Jr (196-1998, college: Michigan) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Indios players scored in double figures. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) responded with 18 points and 8 assists and American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Indios maintains fourth place with 11-15 record. Loser Leones keep the sixth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Humacao. Indios will meet at home league's second-placed Atleticos in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Leones will have a break next round. Top scorers: Mayaguez: D.Hogg 29+9reb+3ast, C.Brown Jr. 21+5reb+4ast, J.Cintron 15+8reb+5ast, J.Early Jr. 10+3reb+3ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 8+4reb+5ast, J.Matos 5+2reb Ponce: J.De Jesus 18+4reb+8ast, J.Wilson 17+5reb+1ast, N.Cole 15+4reb+3ast, C.Negron 9+4reb, C.Lopez 8+3reb, J.Ruiz 8+4reb+1ast Manati - San German 89-81 Very important is a road loss of second ranked Atleticos (15-9) against sixth ranked Osos (9-17) on Saturday night. Visiting Atleticos were defeated by Osos in a tough game in Manati 81-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Atleticos. Osos made 25-of-29 charity shots (86.2 percent) during the game. American guard Sheldon Mac (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Christopher Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) contributed with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winners. American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) answered with 26 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Josue Erazo (204-1995, college: PR-Rio Piedras) added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Atleticos. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Atleticos' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Osos moved-up to fifth place. Atleticos at the other side keep the second position with nine games lost. Osos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atleticos will play on the road against Indios in Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Manati: S.Mac 23+7reb+3ast, I.Sosa 21+4reb+3ast, C.Ortiz 19+8reb+4ast, D.Jefferson 16+8reb+1ast, C.Gaston 7+7reb+3ast, D.Moya 3+1reb San German: R.Hollis-Jefferson 26+7reb+3ast, J.Erazo 16+10reb+1ast, N.Mason 13+4reb+7ast, T.Fernandez 11+4reb+3ast, M.Souberbielle 9+1reb+5ast, E.Ayala 6+1reb |
| Kenneth Faried gets MVP of the Week award for Puerto Rican BSN - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 33-year old forward had a double-double of 29 points and fifteen rebounds, while his team edged out Arecibo (#3, 13-11) 104-101. Santurce is placed at 2nd position in Puerto Rican BSN. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Santurce will need more victories to improve their 14-10 record. In the team's last game Faried had a remarkable 90.9% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Santurce, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Kenneth Faried averages this season 15.7ppg and 10.8rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last week's games was young American center Thomas Robinson (208-C-1991) of Fajardo. Robinson impressed basketball fans with 33 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. It was enough for Fajardo to edge the higher-ranked Bayamon (#1, 16-8) by 2 points 87-85. Fajardo's 5th position in Group B has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 10-16 record. Robinson is one of the most experienced players at Fajardo and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last week was American Davon Jefferson (203-F-1986) of Manati (#5). Jefferson showcased his all-around game by recording 15 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and seven assists in the last week. He was a key player of Manati, leading his team to a 86-84 win against slightly higher-ranked Mayaguez (#4, 11-15). The chances of Manati not to end season at such low position in Group A, however are less than slim as they have already lost 17 games, recording just nine victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Jefferson could try to bring Manati's a little bit higher in the standings. Jefferson has individually a great season in Puerto Rico. After 22 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.5rpg (6th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-F-1995) of San German - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Sheldon Mac (196-G-1992) of Manati - 29 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Braxton Key (203-F-1997) of Bayamon - 17 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists 7. DJ Hogg (203-F-1996) of Mayaguez - 28 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Alexander Kappos (208-PF-1997) of Humacao - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Hassan Whiteside (213-C-1989) of Quebradillas - 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Phillip Wheeler (204-F-2002) of Quebradillas - 24 points and 7 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| 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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| Liga Nationala Round 3 of Finals. Cluj Napoca cut the deficit - by Eurobasket News |
FINALCluj Napoca - Oradea 80-70The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Cluj Napoca forced 19 Oradea turnovers. 31 personal fouls committed by Oradea helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Brazilian Leonardo Meindl (201-1993) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. The former international point guard Patrick Richard (193-1990, college: McNeese St., agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Erick Neal (178-1995, college: UT Arlington) who recorded 20 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Lithuanian Donatas Tarolis (205-1994) added 11 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Oradea: E.Neal 20+4reb+6ast, J.Bostic 11+2reb+1ast, D.Tarolis 11+4reb, K.Richard 8+2ast, C.Baciu 7+5reb+1ast, M.Ogden 5+3reb Cluj Napoca: L.Meindl 20+5reb+2ast, J.Jones 11+3reb, P.Richard 11+6reb+6ast, N.Gordic 9+2reb+3ast, S.Bircevic 8+5reb+1ast, K.Guzman 7+3reb 3-4 PlaceSibiu - Rapid 74-79The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Sibiu won third quarter 21-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Rapid won last quarter 22-19. It was a good game for American Tyler Stone (203-1991, college: SEMO) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Lithuanian point guard Vaidas Kariniauskas (199-1993) contributed with 18 points for the winners. American forward Monyea Pratt (196-1985, college: Stillman) answered with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international center Rares Uta (211-1997) added 9 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Sibiu. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Sibiu: G.Whelan 16+3ast, M.Barro 13+3reb, M.Pratt 11+5reb+4ast, R.Uta 9+10reb, G.Aurelian 7+1ast, P.Marinelli 7+1ast Rapid: T.Stone 23+9reb+3ast, M.Jeremic 18+1reb, V.Kariniauskas 18+3reb+2ast, J.Bilinovac 7+3reb, J.Threatt 5+2reb, D.Conger 5+1reb |
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| Eurobasket.com All-Russian Superleague 1 Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Finals MVP: Javonte Douglas (203-F-1992) of Uralmash Player of the Year: Javonte Douglas (203-F-1992) of UralmashDomestic Player of the Year: Aleksandr Zakharov (202-SF-1993) of UralmashImport Player of the Year: Javonte Douglas (203-F-1992) of UralmashCoach of the Year: Mikhail Terekhov of Uralmash
First Team Mike Davis (193-G-1996) of Runa Basket Aleksandr Zakharov (202-SF-1993) of Uralmash Javonte Douglas (203-F-1992) of Uralmash Denis Levshin (202-F-1993) of TSU Evgeny Fidiy (208-F/C-1991) of Khimki
Second Team Anton Glazunov (185-PG-1986) of Uralmash Roman Balandin (205-F-1997) of Tambov Denis Vikentsyev (208-C/F-1998) of Kupol-Rodniki Ruslan Abdulbasirov (211-C-1993) of Novosybirsk Alimdzhan Fedyushin (209-C/F-1989) of Dinamo V.
Honorable Mention Kirill Pisklov (192-G/F-1996) of Uralmash Mihajlo Bogdanovic (197-F/G-1996) of Dinamo V. Alexey Nesterov (205-PF-1988) of Irkut Malique Trent (189-G-1994) of Caneros Nikita Ivanov (205-C-1991) of Tambov Konstantin Shevchuk (190-G-2000) of Zenit-2 Kirill Petukhov (203-F-2004) of CSKA 2 Ivan Aladko (193-G-1995) of Rusichi K. Kirill Temirov (198-F-2002) of Lok.Kuban |
| Eurobasket.com All-Russian Higher League Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Finals MVP: Aleksandr Golyakhov (195-SG-1991) of BARS-RGEU Player of the Year: Pavel Koltsov (180-PG-1994) of ChelbasketGuard of the Year: Pavel Koltsov (180-PG-1994) of ChelbasketForward of the Year: Pavel Kryaschenko (200-F-1998) of Dynamo-MGTUCenter of the Year: Vladimir Lidyaev (202-C-1987) of BARS-RGEU
First Team Pavel Koltsov (180-PG-1994) of Chelbasket Evgeny Marinin (192-PG-1992) of BARS-RGEU Nikita Pertcev (202-G/F-2000) of Chelbasket Pavel Kryaschenko (200-F-1998) of Dynamo-MGTU Vladimir Lidyaev (202-C-1987) of BARS-RGEU
Second Team Danila Donskov (182-G-2002) of Stavropol Vladimir Laptev (183-PG-1999) of Neftekhimik T. Ivan Feshchenko (200-F-1991) of Metallurg MGN Sergei Kharitonov (204-C/F-1991) of Metallurg MGN Konstantin Kulikov (213-C-1995) of Dynamo-MGTU |
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| Al Ahly roll past REG, into BAL semifinal stage - by Eurobasket News |
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Al Ahly - REG 94-77 Al Ahly claimed the BAL semifinal appearance. They rallied past REG in the second quarterfinal clash of the day in Kigali. Ehab Amin (193-G-1995, college: Oregon) scored 22 points to pace the Egyptian team. Al Ahly sank 23 points in the first period to gain a 5-point lead. They extended the margin in the second period as the gap ballooned to 14 points 46-32. The teams traded baskets throughout the third term as Al Ahly managed to secure a double-digit lead before the fourth frame. They sank 27 points in the final stanza and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Amunwa Omot produced 16 points for the winners. Adonis Filer (195-G-1993, college: FAU) answered with 26 points for REG. |
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| Aziz Bandaogo commits to Cincinnati - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at The University of Akron in 2020-2022. His team won MAC Tournament in 2022. Bandaogo helped his team make it to the MAC Tournament Semifinals in 2021. He represented Senegal at the World Cup U19 in Crete (Greece) four years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 0.4ppg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he helped his team make it to the NCAA's Next Generation Sunday event at the Men's Final Four in 2019. |
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| 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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Levice - Komarno 104-75 Levice fired past Komarno at home court to narrow the deficit at 2-3 in the Finals. Levice made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. 25 personal fouls committed by Komarno helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Bosnian point guard Drasko Knezevic (185-1993) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Serbian swingman Luka Gasic (195-1998) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Shane Gatling (188-1998, college: Colorado) added 16 points in the effort for Komarno. Five Levice and four Komarno players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Levice: D.Van Oostrum 24+2reb+4ast, D.Knezevic 17+7reb+3ast, B.Kovac 14+3reb, T.McCallum 13+6reb+1ast, M.Lapornik 13+1reb+4ast, M.Bachan 6+2reb+1ast Komarno: S.Gatling 16+3reb+2ast, M.Danielic 15, D.Stuckey Jr. 14+1ast, L.Gasic 13+9reb, M.Markovic 8+2reb+3ast, V.Samuel 5+2reb+2ast |
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| Liga Nova KBM Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Cedevita Olimpija and Helios Suns victorious - by Eurobasket News |
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Sencur Gor. - Cedevita Ol. 64-72 The guests were already 11 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 14-11 Sencur Gor.'s run in the last quarter cut the lead to 72-64 at the end of the game. Cedevita Ol. had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Matic Rebec (183-1995, agency: SLN) who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international center Alen Omic (216-1992) contributed with 6 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Four Cedevita Ol. players scored in double figures. The former international power forward Dino Muric (201-1990) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Matej Rojc (198-1993) added 7 points and 4 assists in the effort for Sencur Gor.Sencur Gor.'s coach Miljan Pavkovic rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Sencur Gor.: D.Muric 13+8reb+2ast, E.Ahmedovic 11+1reb, M.Alen 7+5reb+1ast, M.Rojc 7+2reb+4ast, N.Baric 7+2reb+1ast, N.Martincic 5+2reb Cedevita Ol.: M.Rebec 12+7reb+6ast, Z.Dragic 12+1reb, M.Jeremic 12+2reb+1ast, A.Alibegovic 11+6reb, Y.Ferrell 9+1reb+1ast, K.Matkovic 6+6reb+1ast Krka - Helios Suns 75-81 The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Krka won third quarter 22-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Krka 39-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. Tibor Mirtic (202-2003) fired 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Austin Luke (191-1994, college: Belmont) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. International point guard Jan Span (189-1992) produced 20 points and naturalized Croatian point guard Rok Stipcevic (186-1986, agency: PEPI SPORT) added 15 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Krka: J.Span 20+2reb+3ast, R.Stipcevic 15+3reb+7ast, R.Spasojevic 12+4reb, L.Stergar 12+10reb, J.Robert 9+2reb+1ast, C.Miha 4+4reb Helios Suns: L.Buljevic 14+5reb, M.Tibor 13+7reb+3ast, A.Luke 13+3reb+4ast, B.Mahkovic 11+4reb+4ast, N.Bacvic 9+4reb+4ast, T.Ferme 9+1ast |
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| Stade Malien became the first BAL Semifinalist - by Eurobasket News |
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Stade Malien - Cape Town Tigers 78:69 Stade Malien became the First BAL Semifinalist as they overcame Cape Town Tigers 78-69. The team from Mali opened the game with a 31-15 surge and never looked behind. Cape Town Tigers meanwhile won both periods in the second half to reduce the gap to 9 points. Aliou Diarra (F-2001) and John Wilkins top-scored for the winners with 18 points each. Souleymane Berthe (SF-2000, agency: The French Family Consulting) and Kelvin Amayo (193-G-1992, college: LMU, agency: Slash Sports) followed them with 8 points each in a win. Pieter Prinsloo (208-PF-1992, college: Marist) replied with 19 in defeat and Samkelo Cele (198-G-1997, college: USAO) had 18. |
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| LEB Gold Round 34: Coruna lose to Burgos - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most important game in the last round took place in 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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He had the game-high 33 points adding eight rebounds and three assists for Almansa in his team's victory, helping them to crush Albacete (#18, 7-27) with 19-point margin 97-78. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Almansa maintains the 12th position in Spanish LEB Gold. Almansa is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 13-21 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Ogunsipe as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Ogunsipe has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (9th best: 6.2rpg) and averages solid 57.7% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Mirza Bulic (207-SF-1992) of Cantabria. He is Bosnia and Herzegovina in his second season at Cantabria. In the last game Bulic recorded impressive double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as Cantabria lost that game 76-90 to the lower-ranked Oviedo (#14, 11-23). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Cantabria keeps 11th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 15-19 record. Bulic is well-known at Cantabria and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.2ppg (#6). He also registered 5.2 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to center Felipe Dos Anjos (218-C-1998) of league's leader Andorra. Dos Anjos scored 14 points and grabbed sixteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Andorra, leading his team to a 79-62 easy win against the lower-ranked Gipuzkoa (#8, 19-15). Andorra confirms their top position in the standings. Dos Anjos has a great season in Spain. After 35 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 6.9rpg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Michael Torres Cuevas (188-G-1994) of Valladolid - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Alec Wintering (183-PG-1995) of Palencia - 26 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Fahrudin Manjgafic (207-PF-1997) of Ourense - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Kevin Larsen (208-C-1993) of Estudiantes - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Luka Rupnik (186-PG-1993) of Burgos - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Trey Davis (183-PG-1993) of Melilla - 15 points, 2 rebounds and 9 assists 10. Nigel Pruitt (201-F-1994) of Oviedo - 23 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| LEB Silver Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Prat and Menorca clinch promotion - by Eurobasket News |
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Prat - Navarra 100-73 Prat outrebounded Navarra 39-20 including 27 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Gerard Jofresa (183-2001) who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. French center Thomas Smallwood (213-1995, college: Chattanooga) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Prat players scored in double figures. Guard Adria Rodriguez (192-2003) produced 14 points and 4 assists and guard Raul Lobaco (195-2000) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 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: Prat: J.Gerard 20+7reb+2ast, Q.Salvans 16+2reb+2ast, T.Smallwood 14+9reb+3ast, S.Mendiola 11+3reb+2ast, N.Djedovic 11+2reb+1ast, B.Tomislav 11+5reb Navarra: R.Adria 14+1reb+4ast, D.Kristensen 12+1reb, A.Urdiain 9+2ast, R.Lobaco 9+5reb+4ast, A.Popovic 7+3reb, J.Balastegui 6+5reb+3ast Menorca - Clavijo 67-61 Menorca made 24-of-30 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. French Edwin Jackson (190-1989) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Diego Alderete (197-2000) contributed with 10 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Andre Norris (203-1994, college: Dubuque) replied with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Croatian forward Demian Balasko (197-1997) added 14 points in the effort for Clavijo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Menorca: E.Jackson 22+5reb+1ast, D.Alderete 10+6reb, P.Molins 9+2reb+1ast, I.Arroyo-Varela 6+4reb, E.Stoilov 6+3reb, A.Tamayo 5+1reb+2ast Clavijo: A.Norris 15+5reb+1ast, B.Demian 14+4reb+1ast, J.Nicolau 10+8reb, D.Pablo Miguel 7+2reb+1ast, B.Garcia 6+1reb, R.Ukawuba 5 |
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| NLB Round 5 of Finals. Pully celebrate the title - by Eurobasket News |
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Pully - Morges-Saint-Prex 96-70 Pully stormed past Morges-Saint-Prex in the decider to claim NLB title. The game without a history. Pully led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Morges-Saint-Prex's 20. They outrebounded Morges-Saint-Prex 39-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. Pully looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Portuguese forward Joao Grosso (196-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Naturalized Canadian power forward Alex Hart (210-1995, college: UCSB) contributed with 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American center Larry Slaughter (203-1992, college: Montevallo) answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds and guard Victor Desponds (180-1998) added 17 points in the effort for Morges-Saint-Prex. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Pully: J.Grosso 25+8reb+2ast, N.Moke 13+4reb, W.Julien 11+2reb, J.Hatch 11+1reb+4ast, A.Hart 11+8reb+1ast, A.Mawuli-Kplim 10+1reb+5ast Morges-Saint-Prex: L.Slaughter 18+8reb, V.Desponds 17+2reb+1ast, M.Tall 12+2reb+3ast, R.Diego 12+4reb+1ast, C.Loris 5+1ast, R.Luis 4+6reb+5ast |
| SBL Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Wins for Fribourg and Neuchatel - by Eurobasket News |
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Fribourg - Geneve 86-82 The former international guard Boris Mbala (190-1996) stepped up and scored 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Serbian center Milos Jankovic (206-1994, agency: Mansfield and Associates) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Fribourg's coach Petar Aleksic allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American-Argentinian Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Jeremiah Paige (190-1996, college: Colorado St.) scored 20 points and 4 assists. Four Fribourg and five Geneve players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Fribourg: B.Mbala 23+7reb+2ast, N.Jurkovitz 14+4reb+1ast, R.Kovac 14+1ast, M.Jankovic 11+8reb+1ast, D.Jordan 7+2reb+7ast, Y.Solca 6+1ast Geneve: J.Paige 20+4reb+4ast, E.Thomas 16+10reb+4ast, K.Clanton 14+9reb+2ast, C.Le Sann 12+2reb+4ast, S.Miljanic 10+3reb+2ast, N.Anabir 8+2reb+1ast Massagno - Neuchatel 69-76 Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Argentinian swingman Juan De La Fuente (195-2000) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Dalan Ancrum (198-1996, college: W.Illinois) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Five Neuchatel players scored in double figures. The former international Dusan Mladjan (198-1986, agency: Interperformances) answered with 21 points and 5 rebounds and American Shannon Bogues (190-1997, college: SF Austin) added 20 points and 4 assists in the effort for Massagno. Top scorers: Neuchatel: J.De La Fuente 19+8reb+2ast, K.Martin 16+5reb+1ast, A.Robertson 13+6reb+1ast, D.Ancrum 12+10reb+2ast, N.West 10+3reb+4ast, J.Roberts 6+2ast Massagno: D.Mladjan 21+5reb, S.Bogues 20+2reb+4ast, I.Williams 7+3reb+1ast, J.Galloway 6+11reb+1ast, J.James 5+1reb, D.Andjelkovic 5+6reb+1ast |
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| T1 League Round 3 of Finals. N.Taipei CTBC post third consecutive victory - by Eurobasket News |
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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 |
| PLeague+ Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Wins for Kings and Fubon Braves - by Eurobasket News |
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Kings - Dreamers 103-84 Strangely Dreamers outrebounded Kings 64-51 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Kenny Manigault (195-1991, college: Pikeville) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. The former international center Chin-Min Yang (190-1984) contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Chris McCullough (208-1995, college: Syracuse) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 22 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import center Brandon Gilbeck (213-1996, college: W.Illinois) added 14 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Dreamers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Kings: K.Manigault 23+11reb+5ast, C.Yang 20+6reb+2ast, Q.Davis 14+7reb+3ast, S.Shih-Hsuan 11+3reb+1ast, K.Lee 9+6reb+2ast, B.Mullens 8+8reb Dreamers: C.McCullough 17+22reb+4ast, B.Gilbeck 14+12reb+2ast, C.Jen-Jei 9, L.Kuan-Liang 8+4reb+1ast, Y.Wu 8+5reb+2ast, K.Chien 8+3reb+2ast Fubon Braves - Pilots 94-76 Fubon Braves players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Ukrainian power forward Igor Zaytsev (210-1989, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and American forward Michael Singletary (198-1988, college: Texas Tech) chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds. Singletary is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Fubon Braves players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Jeff Ayres (206-1987, college: Arizona St., agency: Slash Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and international guard Chun-Hsiang Lu (190-1997) scored 20 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Fubon Braves: M.Singletary 16+10reb+3ast, T.Chang 16+2reb+5ast, H.Tseng 14+5reb, I.Zaytsev 14+10reb+6ast, C.Lin 8+6reb+2ast, T.Lai 8 Pilots: J.Ayres 24+13reb+4ast, L.Chun-Hsiang 20+2reb+2ast, J.Washburn 11+9reb+1ast, C.Chang 9+1reb, D.Amdy 5+8reb, H.Huang 4+5reb+1ast |
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| NBL Round 13: Our Saviour defeat KCCA P. in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in NBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 13 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked KCCA P. (4-7) to seventh ranked Our Saviour (4-3) 73-72 on Saturday evening. Our Saviour forced 29 KCCA P. turnovers. Strangely KCCA P. outrebounded Our Saviour 61-48 including 20 on the offensive glass. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Malual Dier chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Our Saviour's coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side Salim Kisilu responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds. Our Saviour have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Canons. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Power (#8) and KCCA P. (#6). Power (4-6) won against visiting KCCA P. (4-7) 84-80. Power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Stephen Otoa accounted for 12 points and 14 rebounds. Kenyan forward Martin Ouma (195-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for KCCA P. in the defeat. Power moved-up to sixth place. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Bottom-ranked Kampala R. managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses on Saturday night. This time newly promoted Kampala R. won against eighth-ranked Ndejje Angels 62-48. Okumu Emmanuel fired 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Joseph Kumbai produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 19 rebounds for lost side. Ndejje Angels' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kampala R. (3-7) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with UPDF. Loser Ndejje Angels keep the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with JKL Dolphins. Kampala R.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena . In the last game of round 13 Blazers won against UPDF on the opponent's court 67-51.
Power - KCCA P. 84-80 Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: Power (#8) and KCCA P. (#6). Power (4-6) won against visiting KCCA P. (4-7) 84-80. They outrebounded KCCA P. 64-47 including a 48-33 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Power forward Isaac Afidra (-1985) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Stephen Otoa accounted for 12 points and 14 rebounds. Five Power players scored in double figures. Kenyan forward Martin Ouma (195-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and Salim Kisilu added 9 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for KCCA P. in the defeat. Power moved-up to sixth place. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: KCCA P.: O.Martin 26+10reb+1ast, D.Gaaki 9+4reb+7ast, W.Otweyo 9+1reb, M.Rin Tueny 9+9reb+3ast, K.Salim 9+11reb+4ast, A.Ojoo 7+3reb Power: A.Isaac 21+14reb+5ast, S.Imran 16+12reb, M.Guellord 14+5reb+7ast, E.Ssentongo 13+11reb+2ast, O.Stephen 12+14reb+2ast, M.Elvis 8+2reb+3ast UPDF - Blazers 51-67 Very expected game in Kampala where 10th ranked UPDF (3-7) was defeated by fourth ranked Blazers (6-3) 67-51 on Friday. Blazers forced 26 UPDF turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Peter Cheng fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Guard Christopher Omanye (183-1994) chipped in 9 points and 10 assists. Guard Livingstone Kimambo (188-2000) produced 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Michael Kojjo added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. UPDF's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Blazers maintains fourth place with 6-3 record. UPDF lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Kampala R.. Blazers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Ndejje Angels. Top scorers: UPDF: K.Michael 11+5reb+1ast, R.Jafar 8+6reb, K.Livingstone 8+6reb+5ast, J.Egau 6+6reb, B.Okumu 5+9reb, M.Godwin 5+6reb+1ast Blazers: C.Peter 24+15reb, G.Soro 10+6reb+3ast, M.Micheal 9+11reb+2ast, C.Omanye 9+3reb+10ast, R.Ongom 7+1reb+4ast, B.Wadaya 3+2ast Our Saviour - KCCA P. 73-72 The most exciting game of round 13 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked KCCA P. (4-7) to seventh ranked Our Saviour (4-3) 73-72 on Saturday evening. Our Saviour forced 29 KCCA P. turnovers. Strangely KCCA P. outrebounded Our Saviour 61-48 including 20 on the offensive glass. Power forward Moses Mugisha (-1984) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Malual Dier chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Our Saviour's coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side Salim Kisilu responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and forward Aaron Ojoo scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five KCCA P. players scored in double figures. Our Saviour have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. KCCA P. at the other side dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Our Saviour's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena UCU Canons. Top scorers: KCCA P.: K.Salim 19+16reb+3ast, A.Ojoo 15+9reb, D.Gaaki 10+5reb+5ast, O.Martin 10+4reb+2ast, M.Rin Tueny 10+11reb+1ast, M.Gaius 3+3reb+2ast Our Saviour: M.Mugisha 16+12reb+1ast, D.Malual 15+6reb+2ast, M.Mayer 9+11reb+2ast, J.Wacha 8+1reb+3ast, A.Davis 7, S.Henry 7+3reb+3ast Ndejje Angels - Kampala R. 48-62 Bottom-ranked Kampala R. managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses on Saturday night. This time newly promoted Kampala R. won against eighth-ranked Ndejje Angels 62-48. Kampala R. held Ndejje Angels to an opponent 21.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Kampala R. forced 30 Ndejje Angels turnovers. Strangely Ndejje Angels outrebounded Kampala R. 58-44 including a 30-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Okumu Emmanuel (-1997) fired 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Francis Kasinde chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Joseph Kumbai produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 19 rebounds and guard Haron Alinaitwe added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Ndejje Angels' coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kampala R. (3-7) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with UPDF. Loser Ndejje Angels keep the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with JKL Dolphins. Kampala R.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena . Top scorers: Ndejje Angels: K.Joseph 12+19reb+2ast, A.Haron 11+8reb+3ast, O.Jonathan 9+9reb+1ast, S.Kenneth 6+4reb+1ast, H.Trevor 5+5reb+3ast, R.Bolton 3+9reb Kampala R.: E.Okumu 15+9reb+2ast, S.Ola 12+5reb, K.Francis 9+8reb+4ast, D.John 8+2reb+3ast, F.Suka 7+11reb, M.Adut 6+8reb+2ast |
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| SPB Round 34: Guaiqueries defeat Gladiadores - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Gladiadores (22-3) in Porlamar on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Guaiqueries (16-9) 77-60. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Gladiadores. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) replied with 18 points for Gladiadores. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaiqueries have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 16-9 record. Gladiadores at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. Guaiqueries are again looking forward to face league's leader Gladiadores in Caracas in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Gladiadores will have a break next round. Fifth-ranked Heroes (12-13) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked Guaros (20-6) in Caracas. The visitors from Barquisimeto managed to secure only one-point victory 75-74. However their fans expected easier game. The former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) scored 33 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Prince Ibeh chipped in 7 points and 17 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Heroes' coach Ivan Garcia rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaros keep a position of league leader. Heroes at the other side keep the fifth place with 13 games lost. Guaros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heroes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Heroes. Very important is a home loss of third ranked Piratas (16-8) against sixth ranked Panteras (13-13) on Saturday night. Host Piratas were crushed by Panteras in La Guaira 85-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Avry Holmes notched 20 points to lead the effort. Even 13 points and 6 rebounds by Javinger Vargas did not help to save the game for Piratas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Panteras maintains sixth position with 13-13 record. Loser Piratas keep the third place with eight games lost. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena . Other games in round 34 were not that significant. Cangrejeros were beaten by Spartans on the road 77-75. Centauros destroyed Taurinos on its own court 76-54. Llaneros unfortunately lost to Gaiteros in Maracaibo 70-77. Diablos managed to beat Gigantes at home 85-83.
Heroes - Guaros 74-75 Fifth-ranked Heroes (12-13) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked Guaros (20-6) in Caracas. The visitors from Barquisimeto managed to secure only one-point victory 75-74. However their fans expected easier game. The former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) scored 33 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and American-Rwandan center Prince Ibeh (208-1994, college: Texas) chipped in 7 points and 17 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Colombian Luis Almanza (196-1991) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Heroes' coach Ivan Garcia rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaros keep a position of league leader. Heroes at the other side keep the fifth place with 13 games lost. Guaros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heroes' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Heroes. Top scorers: Heroes: K.Bigby-Williams 17+6reb, L.Almanza 12+6reb, B.Richard 10+1reb+7ast, K.Nino 9+2reb+4ast, A.Demir 8+6reb+1ast, K.Caraballo 5+2reb+1ast Guaros: H.Guillent 33+4reb+1ast, M.Harris 12+1reb+3ast, J.Tello-Palacios 9+4reb+2ast, P.Ibeh 7+17reb+1ast, J.Love 5+2ast, J.Vargas 4+8reb+3ast Spartans - Cangrejeros 77-75 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Spartans (14-11) edged 10th ranked Cangrejeros (5-20) in Caracas 77-75 on Friday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Spartans made 9 blocks. Nelson Palacios (192-1992) notched 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and American guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Spartans players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 31 points and 15 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) by Dominican forward Rich Polanco (203-1997, college: S.Dakota) did not help to save the game for Cangrejeros. American Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St.) added 17 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Cangrejeros' coach Heberth Bayona tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Spartans maintains fifth position with 14-11 record. Loser Cangrejeros dropped to the ninth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Taurinos. Spartans will meet at home Gigantes (#7) in the next round. Cangrejeros will have a break next round. Top scorers: Cangrejeros: R.Polanco 31+15reb+3ast, A.Ellis 17+9reb+2ast, D.Mondy 9+4reb+5ast, M.Sierralta 9+3reb+3ast, L.Julio 5+2reb+2ast, M.Jorge 4+2reb+2ast Spartans: R.Galloway 18+6reb+2ast, N.Palacios 13+5reb+8ast, J.Rodriguez 12+9reb, E.Montano 11+2reb+2ast, W.Davis II 8+4reb+1ast, H.Bompart 8+1reb Centauros - Taurinos 76-54 Rather expected game when 9th ranked Taurinos (5-20) were smashed by sixth ranked Centauros (11-15) in Margarita 76-54 on Friday. Centauros dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Taurinos' 30. They outrebounded Taurinos 49-32 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Spanish-Dominican power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) notched 8 points and 19 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Melvin Zambrano (193-1995) supported him with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Centauros' coach Alexis Cedres felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by forward Jhonder Gomez (196-2002) did not help to save the game for Taurinos. Jean Payen (193-2003) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Centauros maintains sixth position with 11-15 record. Taurinos lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Cangrejeros. Centauros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Taurinos will play against Toros (#10) in Maracay and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Taurinos: G.Jhonder 17+5reb+2ast, P.Jean 16+7reb, S.Quiroz 8+5reb+1ast, A.Espinoza 6+5reb, W.Martinez 5+6reb, Q.Jorge 2+2reb Centauros: M.Zambrano 12+5reb+1ast, H.Diaz 11+5reb, D.Rondon 10+4reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 10+1reb, E.Figueroa 9+2reb+2ast, J.Martinez 8+3reb+1ast Gaiteros - Llaneros 77-70 The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Gaiteros' (10-14) home victory over 8th ranked Llaneros (9-16) in Maracaibo 77-70 on Friday. American guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) notched 20 points to lead the effort and guard Jesus Centeno (190-1985) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Gaiteros' coach Jorge Arrieta used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 18 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Lance Thomas (206-1999, college: USA, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Llaneros. Dominican point guard Yerri Flores (188-1996, college: High School) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Gaiteros maintains seventh position with 10-14 record. Loser Llaneros keep the eighth place with 16 games lost. Gaiteros will meet higher ranked Brillantes (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Llaneros will have a break next round. Top scorers: Llaneros: L.Thomas 18+8reb+2ast, C.Centeno 14+3reb, Y.Flores 13+6reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 7+6reb+7ast, M.Bell 6+2reb, J.Mejias 5+4reb+3ast Gaiteros: M.Butler 20+4reb+2ast, J.Centeno 14+6reb+1ast, C.Garcia 11, N.Priddy 9+2reb+2ast, J.Rondon 7+1reb+1ast, D.Pittman 6+8reb+2ast Diablos - Gigantes 85-83 There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Gigantes (8-17) were edged by ninth ranked Diablos (7-19) in Caracas 85-83 on Saturday. Naturalized Dominican power forward Jhoyfer Diaz (200-1987) notched 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian Salvador Giletto (195-1993) supported him with 13 points. Even 25 points and 6 rebounds by American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) did not help to save the game for Gigantes. Forward Albert Arias (194-1989) added 15 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Diablos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Gigantes lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 17 games lost. Diablos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena . Top scorers: Gigantes: J.Ocasio 25+6reb+2ast, A.Arias 15+13reb+2ast, D.Brooks 15+2reb+5ast, J.Elder 10+5reb+3ast, J.Bracho 7+3reb+8ast, E.Rios 7+8reb+6ast Diablos: J.Diaz 17+6reb+1ast, J.Manaure 14+4reb, S.Giletto 13+4reb+2ast, G.Edry 10+3reb+4ast, R.Santana 9+2reb+5ast, A.Acosta 8+1reb+4ast Piratas - Panteras 64-85 Very important is a home loss of third ranked Piratas (16-8) against sixth ranked Panteras (13-13) on Saturday night. Host Piratas were crushed by Panteras in La Guaira 85-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Panteras dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 24 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Panteras had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) notched 20 points to lead the effort and Argentinian Javier Saiz (206-1994) supported him with 20 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 13 points and 6 rebounds by the former international center Javinger Vargas (202-1990) did not help to save the game for Piratas. The former international guard Michael Flores (192-1985) added 14 points 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. Panteras maintains sixth position with 13-13 record. Loser Piratas keep the third place with eight games lost. Panteras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena . Top scorers: Piratas: M.Flores 14+4reb+2ast, J.Vargas 13+6reb+2ast, J.Suero 10+3reb+3ast, Q.Davis 8+2reb+1ast, F.Marquez 7+1reb, M.Milosevic 6+7reb Panteras: J.Saiz 20+4reb+1ast, A.Holmes 20+4reb+2ast, E.Minnie 14+7reb, M.Escobar 12+1reb+1ast, G.Yeferson 6+5reb+4ast, M.Ruiz 6+8reb+3ast Guaiqueries - Gladiadores 77-60 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Gladiadores (22-3) in Porlamar on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Guaiqueries (16-9) 77-60. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Gladiadores. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) replied with 18 points and the former international forward Anthony Perez (206-1993, college: Ole Miss) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Gladiadores. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaiqueries have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 16-9 record. Gladiadores at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. Guaiqueries are again looking forward to face league's leader Gladiadores in Caracas in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Gladiadores will have a break next round. Top scorers: Gladiadores: J.Adams 18+4reb+1ast, A.Perez 11+8reb, J.Romero 10+6reb+1ast, J.Martinez 6+11reb, G.Vargas 5+5reb+4ast, D.Nickelberry 4+4reb Guaiqueries: T.McLean 24+5reb, T.Efianayi 14+5reb+3ast, L.Valera 10+7reb, A.Caffaro 8+10reb+1ast, G.Correa 7+3reb+1ast, D.Cubillan 6+2reb+1ast |
| Mendoza's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He had a double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds, while his team beat Marinos (#9, 6-18) 101-88. Piratas maintains the 3rd position in their group in Venezuelan league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Piratas will need more victories to improve their 16-8 record. In the team's last game Mendoza had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He just recently signed at Piratas, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Mendoza has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (3rd best: 19.6ppg) and averages solid 2.3spg and 61.7% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Yeison Colome (190-SG-1996) of Marinos. He is Dominican Rep. guard in his first season at Marinos. In the last game Colome recorded impressive 40 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as Marinos lost that game 88-101 to the higher-ranked Piratas (#3, 16-8). This loss caused Marinos to drop to 9th position in Eastern Conference. 18 lost games are too many comparing to just six victories Marinos managed to get this year. Colome is one of the most experienced players at Marinos and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 27.7ppg (#1). His other stats are also decent: 6.5rpg and 3.2apg. Third place about best performers goes to Salvador Giletto (195-SF-1993) of Diablos (#8). Giletto scored 24 points and passed seven assists. He was a key player of Diablos, leading his team to a 79-64 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Cangrejeros (#10, 5-20). Diablos can only dream about fighting for top spots in Eastern Conference. They have rather bad season and 7-19 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Giletto has a very solid season. In 14 games in Venezuela he scored 13.2ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jose Vargas (195-G/F-1982) of Guaros - 28 points and 12 rebounds 5. Matthew Butler (188-G-1995) of Gaiteros - 27 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Myke Henry (198-F-1992) of Gaiteros - 23 points and 12 rebounds 7. Juan Tello-Palacios (206-F/C-1985) of Guaros - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Qyidar Davis (198-F/G-1993) of Piratas - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Juan Guerrero (203-PF-1993) of Cocodrilos - 14 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Elijah Minnie (206-PF-1994) of Panteras - 17 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Finals MVP:  Nenad Dimitrijevic (190-PG-1998) of UNICSPlayer of the Year: Nikola Milutinov (213-C-1994) of CSKAGuard of the Year:  Thomas Heurtel (189-PG-1989) of ZenitForward of the Year: Louis Labeyrie (208-PF-1992) of UNICSCenter of the Year: Nikola Milutinov (213-C-1994) of CSKAImport Player of the Year: Nikola Milutinov (213-C-1994) of CSKADomestic Player of the Year: Alexey Shved (198-SG-1988) of CSKADefensive Player of the Year: Evgenii Baburin (189-G-1987) of N.NovgorodNewcomer of the Year: Thomas Heurtel (189-PG-1989) of ZenitSixth Player of the Year: Jalen Reynolds (208-C-1992) of UNICSYoung Player of the Year: Andrey Martyuk (211-PF-2000) of LokomotivCoach of the Year: Emil Rajkovic of CSKA
First Team Thomas Heurtel (189-PG-1989) of Zenit Daryl Macon (190-G-1995) of UNICS Jaylen Barford (191-G-1996) of Lokomotiv Louis Labeyrie (208-PF-1992) of UNICS Nikola Milutinov (213-C-1994) of CSKA
Second Team Jermaine Love (190-G-1989) of Guaros Alexey Shved (198-SG-1988) of CSKA Justin Roberson (187-G-1993) of Parma-Pari Livio Jean-Charles (205-PF-1993) of CSKA James Thompson IV (208-C/F-1995) of Enisey
All-Domestic Players Team Alexey Shved (198-SG-1988) of CSKA Alexander Khomenko (190-G-1999) of MBA Moscow Timofey Gerasimov (197-SG-1997) of Enisey Andrey Martyuk (211-PF-2000) of Lokomotiv Evgeniy Minchenko (213-C-1994) of Avtodor
All-Imports Team Thomas Heurtel (189-PG-1989) of Zenit Daryl Macon (190-G-1995) of UNICS Jaylen Barford (191-G-1996) of Lokomotiv Louis Labeyrie (208-PF-1992) of UNICS Nikola Milutinov (213-C-1994) of CSKA |
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Lyon - Villeneuve 85-72 Lyon made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Villeneuve's players. The former international center Sandrine Gruda (193-1987) scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Belgian point guard Julie Allemand (173-1996, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. American guard Kennedy Burke (185-1997, college: UCLA) responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Kamiah Smalls (178-1998, college: JMU) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Five Lyon and four Villeneuve players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Lyon: J.Juste 18+1reb, S.Gruda 17+8reb+5ast, M.Johannes 16+2reb+2ast, A.Chartereau 16+5reb+3ast, J.Allemand 15+6reb+8ast, B.Dietrick 3+2reb+4ast Villeneuve: C.Heriaud 13+1reb+1ast, K.Smalls 12+5reb+2ast, K.Burke 12+7reb+2ast, K.Diaby 10+5reb+1ast, H.Maia 10+2reb, J.Salaun 7+6reb+1ast |
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| Zaragoza adds Gulbe to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. Gulbe has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2018. She represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Klatovy (Czech Republic) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 13.4ppg, Reb-3 (8.7rpg), 1.0spg, 1.4bpg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 66.7%. Gulbe played in the final of panish LF Endesa in 2023. She was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Honorable Mention back in 2018 and 2019. Gulbe graduated from Indiana University in 2022 and it will be her second season as a professional player. |
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| 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 |
| LNBPF Round 3: Panteras keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Panteras smashed Halcones in Aguascalientes 91-69. Panteras dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Halcones' 22 and made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Samantha Fuehring (191, college: Louisville) who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 9 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Latvian center Kristine Vitola (196-1991, college: UTEP) helped adding 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican guard Brianna Jones (177-1997, college: Georgetown, agency: Shark Sports Management) with 18 points and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones will play next round against strong Libertadores trying to get back on the winning streak. Panteras will try to continue on its current victory against Plateras in Fresnillo. Adelitas (4-1) recorded a loss in Chihuahua. Hosts were edged by Astros (2-3) 69-68. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) who led the winners and scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Joy Adams accounted for 12 points and 12 rebounds. Center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for Adelitas in the defeat. Astros will play against Abejas (#7) in Leon in the next round. Adelitas will play against Freseras (#11) and hope to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Leon between Correcaminos and Abejas. Correcaminos (1-5) got a very close victory on the road over Abejas (1-3). Correcaminos managed to escape with a 1-point win 69-68 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Sarah Mgbeike who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Waleska Perez who recorded 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Correcaminos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Abejas will play against Astros (#6) in Jalisco and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 3 bottom-ranked Correcaminos lost to Abejas on the opponent's court 68-83.
Adelitas - Astros 68-69 Adelitas (4-1) recorded a loss in Chihuahua. Hosts were edged by Astros (2-3) 69-68. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Adelitas' 24. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) who led the winners and scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Joy Adams (180-1993, college: Iona) accounted for 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and center Channon Fluker (193-1997, college: CSUN) added 7 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Adelitas in the defeat. Astros will play against Abejas (#7) in Leon in the next round. Adelitas will play against Freseras (#11) and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Adelitas: D.Adams 16+11reb+1ast, A.Tolefree 13+2reb+2ast, K.Spolyar 11+3reb+2ast, M.Ortiz 9+6reb+2ast, T.Atkinson 7+5reb+2ast, C.Fluker 7+11reb+2ast Astros: B.McCarty-Williams 18+6reb+6ast, R.Amalia 14+4reb+1ast, J.Adams 12+12reb+2ast, J.Brown 9+2reb+2ast, C.Nelson 8+7reb, J.Tunstull 6+5reb+1ast Abejas - Correcaminos 83-68 Very expected game in Leon where Correcaminos (1-5) were defeated by Abejas (1-3) 83-68 on Thursday. Abejas dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 40. They outrebounded Correcaminos 50-33 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Abejas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Correcaminos' players. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan guard Waleska Perez (180-1994, college: Weatherford JC) who scored 7 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. American center Rachel Hollivay (196-1993, college: Rutgers) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Abejas players scored in double figures. Abejas' coach Carlos Gorosito used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Brittany Byrd (176-1997, college: UIC) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Dasia Evans (188, college: Wright St.) added 15 points respectively. Abejas will meet Astros (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Correcaminos will have a break next round. Top scorers: Correcaminos: B.Byrd 25+10reb+2ast, J.Vega 15+2reb, D.Evans 15+3reb, V.Duru 6+6reb, A.Martinez 4+3reb+1ast, S.Mgbeike 2+4reb Abejas: R.Hollivay 18+7reb+2ast, Z.Williams 14+11reb+1ast, L.Petree 12+2reb+1ast, D.Soto 10+4reb+4ast, G.Micheline 9+4reb+1ast, W.Perez 7+11reb+10ast Abejas - Correcaminos 68-69 A very close game took place in Leon between Correcaminos and Abejas. Correcaminos (1-5) got a very close victory on the road over Abejas (1-3). Correcaminos managed to escape with a 1-point win 69-68 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds. Her fellow American import guard Jade Vega (165-1997, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 17 points and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Venezuelan guard Waleska Perez (180-1994, college: Weatherford JC) who recorded 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Zada Williams (188-1996, college: Florida) added 9 points and 16 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Correcaminos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Abejas will play against Astros (#6) in Jalisco and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Abejas: D.Soto 17+2reb+2ast, W.Perez 15+8reb+5ast, R.Hollivay 13+4reb, Z.Williams 9+16reb+2ast, L.Petree 5+2reb+1ast, G.Pack 3+2ast Correcaminos: J.Vega 17+4reb+8ast, B.Byrd 15+6reb+2ast, S.Mgbeike 13+16reb+3ast, D.Evans 9+5reb+1ast, H.Jessica 6+3reb+5ast, D.Pardo 5+2reb+1ast Panteras - Halcones 91-69 Panteras smashed Halcones in Aguascalientes 91-69. Panteras dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Halcones' 22 and made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Samantha Fuehring (191, college: Louisville) who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 9 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Latvian center Kristine Vitola (196-1991, college: UTEP) helped adding 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Panteras players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican guard Brianna Jones (177-1997, college: Georgetown, agency: Shark Sports Management) with 18 points and 4 steals and Venezuelan point guard Roselis Silva (166-1991, college: Arkansas Tech) scored 11 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones will play next round against strong Libertadores trying to get back on the winning streak. Panteras will try to continue on its current victory against Plateras in Fresnillo. Top scorers: Halcones: B.Jones 18+2reb+1ast, M.Delgado 13+2reb, R.Silva 11+4reb+4ast, J.Gladkova 9+3reb+3ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 6+8reb, P.Beltran 5+1reb+1ast Panteras: S.Fuehring 24+9reb+2ast, A.O'Connor 12+3reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 11+2reb+4ast, K.Vitola 11+8reb+4ast, S.Haines 10+4reb+3ast, R.Barahman 10+1reb+5ast |
| Fuehring number one in Mexican LNBPF for round 3 - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The player was the main contributor (24 points, nine rebounds and two assists) to her team's victory, helping them to crush Halcones (#8, 1-4) with 22-point margin 91-69. It allowed Panteras to take over top position in the Mexican LNBPF. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Panteras already had a very good start winning all 5 without losing a single one. In the team's last game Fuehring had a remarkable 63.6% from 2-point range. She just recently signed at Panteras, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former University of Louisville star has very solid stats this year. Fuehring is in league's top in points (5th best: 18.2ppg), rebounds (4th best: 8.8rpg) and averages impressive 51.2% FGP and 56.3% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last round's games was young American Brittany Byrd (176-G-1997) of Correcaminos. Byrd had a very good evening with a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as Correcaminos lost that game 68-83 to Abejas (1-3). The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Byrd is one of the most experienced players at Correcaminos and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.0ppg (#3). She also registered 6.2 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was another Correcaminos' star - American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185-F). Mgbeike scored 13 points and grabbed sixteen rebounds (!!!). She was another key player of Correcaminos, helping her team with a 69-68 win against Abejas (#7, 1-3). Correcaminos can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 1-5 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Mgbeike has a very solid season. In 6 games in Mexico she scored 10.0ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-G-1995) of Astros - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Zada Williams (188-F-1996) of Abejas - 14 points and 11 rebounds 6. Joy Adams (180-F-1993) of Astros - 12 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Jade Vega (165-G-1997) of Correcaminos - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists 8. Waleska Perez (180-G-1994) of Abejas - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Brianna Jones (177-G-1997) of Halcones - 18 points and 2 rebounds 10. Rachel Hollivay (196-C-1993) of Abejas - 18 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Mieleras - Teporacas 74-81 The international swingman Sandra Vargas (174-1997) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Briahanna Jackson (168-1993, college: Louisville) contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian forward Ijeoma Uchendu (185-1992, college: Butler) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and Cuban Oyanaisy Gelis (172-1983) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Mieleras. Top scorers: Mieleras: I.Uchendu 25+10reb, O.Gelis 18+5reb+3ast, F.Gonzalez 13+7reb+2ast, B.Silva 8+4reb+4ast, D.Campbell 8+5reb, C.Ana 2+5reb+1ast Teporacas: S.Vargas 22+6reb+6ast, B.Jackson 20+6reb+3ast, H.Emmonnie 9+2reb, H.Ramirez 9+3reb+4ast, A.Paz 8+3reb+2ast, K.Martinez 7+4reb+1ast |
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University of California at San Diego added to their roster center Emma Svoboda (6'3'') for season 2023-24. La Quinta (CA) native played for the last two years at The University of Oklahoma. But in three games she recorded just 1.3ppg last season. Sooners made it to the Big 12 Tournament Semifinals in 2022. Svoboda graduated La Quinta (CA) LaQ High in 2021. |
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Nicholls State University landed 5-8 guard Mikayla Etienne for new season. Etienne comes from Mississippi Valley State University where she played only for one year. In 25 games she averaged 11.8ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.2apg and 1.7spg in 2021-22 year. She played also at Southwest Mississippi Community College in 2019-2021. Etienne graduated Ouachita Parish High School (Monroe, LA) in 2019. (via @raoul_000) |
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| 1Liga Round 3 of Finals. Sokolow Podlaski win the trophy - by Eurobasket News |
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Wisla Krakow - Sokolow P. 60-64 Sokolow Podlaski upset Wisla in Krakow to claim the 1Liga title. Sokolow P. forced 19 Wisla Krakow turnovers. Strangely Wisla Krakow outrebounded Sokolow P. 42-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Kinga Dzierbicka (168-1997) who led her team to a victory scoring 20 points and 4 assists. Center Jastina Kosalewicz (190-1991) helped adding 12 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Martyna Jasiulewicz (173-1998) with 23 points and Martyna Stasiuk (178-1989) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Top scorers: Wisla Krakow: M.Jasiulewicz 23+2reb+2ast, M.Stasiuk 15+8reb+1ast, P.Kuczynska 7+9reb+6ast, E.Jackowska 6+7reb+1ast, J.Natkaniec 5+1reb+1ast, A.Krzywon 4+14reb+4ast Sokolow P.: K.Dzierbicka 20+3reb+4ast, J.Kosalewicz 12+10reb+3ast, J.Wiktoria 11+7reb+2ast, V.Kiulyak 8+5reb+5ast, K.Zieniewska 6+3ast, A.Iwaniuk 4+1reb+4ast |
| SPAIN |
| Zaragoza adds Gulbe to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. Gulbe has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2018. She represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Klatovy (Czech Republic) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 13.4ppg, Reb-3 (8.7rpg), 1.0spg, 1.4bpg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 66.7%. Gulbe played in the final of panish LF Endesa in 2023. She was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Honorable Mention back in 2018 and 2019. Gulbe graduated from Indiana University in 2022 and it will be her second 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 |
| Connecticut Sun Defeat Indiana Fever, 70-61, in Season Opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Tonight, the Connecticut Sun defeated the Indiana Fever, 70-61, in their 2023 season opener. The Sun were led by Alyssa Thomas (6'2''-F-1992, college: Maryland), who tallied a double-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. The Connecticut Sun had a hot start to their season, starting the game on a 9-1 run going into the first timeout with 4:41 remaining in the first quarter. The Sun closed the first quarter, 19-10. Thomas led all scorers with seven points, while DeWanna Bonner (6'4''-G-1987, college: Auburn) chipped in four rebounds. The Indiana Fever went on a 9-0 run during the second quarter, bringing the score within 5 points. However, back-to-back threes by Natisha Hiedeman (5'8''-PG-1997, college: Marquette) with three minutes left in the 2nd quarter brought the Sun the necessary momentum to finish the quarter on a 15-8 run. Connecticut finished the half, up 35-28. Thomas led the Sun with 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal. The Sun lead the Fever 58-43 to finish the third quarter. Bonner had an explosive third frame, tallying nine points; closely followed by Brionna Jones (6'3''-C-1995, college: Maryland)' seven-point third quarter effort. The Sun lost the 4th quarter 18-12, behind a fourth quarter push by Fever rookie, Aliyah Boston (6'5''-F-2001, college: S.Carolina). The Fever went on a 21-6 run throughout the fourth to bring the game within three points, with 2:23 left to go. However, the Sun withheld the surge, completing an 8-0 run to come out with the 70-61 victory. Indiana was led by Kelsey Mitchell (5'8''-PG-1995, college: Ohio St.) who notched 20 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals. Connecticut shot 31.8% (21-66) from the field, while holding Indiana to 33.3% (22-66) from the floor. The Sun lead in fast break points (13-7), second chance points (13-8), and points in the paint (32-26); while Indiana led in bench points (17-8). Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
| Dream falls to Wings behind Ogunbowale - by Eurobasket News |
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Arike Ogunbowale (5'8''-PG-1997, college: Notre Dame) scored 20 of her 27 points as Dallas built a 17-point halftime lead and the Wings beat the Atlanta Dream 85-78 Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Satou Sabally (6'4''-F-1998, college: Oregon) added 25 points and Natasha Howard (6'3''-F-1991, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) had 20 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and two blocks for Dallas. Howard, a three-time WNBA champion and the league's 2019 defensive player of the year, was acquired in a trade in January. Ogunbowale scored 12 points - including the final 10 - in a 19-0 run that made it 33-18 when she hit a 3-pointer to cap the spurt with about six minutes left in the first half. Allisha Gray (6'0''-PG-1995, college: S.Carolina) converted a three-point play that trimmed Atlanta's deficit to 81-78 with 1:04 to play - the closest the Dream had been since the first quarter - but Veronica Burton and Sabally each made two free throws from there to cap the scoring. Rhyne Howard (6'2''-SF, college: Kentucky) had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Dream, but made just 8 of 24 from the field. Cheyenne Parker (6'4''-F-1992, college: MTSU) added 18 points and 11 rebounds and Gray - acquired from the Wings via trade in January - had 10 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Latricia Trammell won her first game as a WNBA head coach. Trammell, who spent the last four seasons as an assistant with the Los Angeles Sparks, replaced Vickie Johnson in November. Johnson was not retained as Dallas's coach despite leading the team to its first .500 season (18-18) since moving to Dallas in 2016 and leading the franchise to a playoff-game win for the first time since 2009, when they were still known as the Detroit Shock - two relocations ago. Diamond Deshields (6'1''-G-1995, college: Tennessee), acquired by the Wings from Phoenix via a four-team trade in Febraury, did not play. The No. 3 pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft, DeShields played about 20 minutes in the Wings' preseason opener, but has not appeared in a game since. The team announced Wednesday that the 28-year-old guard, who won the 2021 WNBA title with the Chicago Sky, would miss 'extended time' due to a knee injury. Atlanta's Danielle Robinson (5'10''-PG-1989, college: Oklahoma) left the game with about eight minutes left in the first half and Dallas' Teaira McCowan (6'7''-C-1996, college: MSU) left early in the third quarter, due to left knee injuries and did not return. Courtesy of: accesswdun.com |
| WPBA |
| Blaze keeps Underwood for another season - by Faatimah | |
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Bay City Blaze re-signed experienced 38-year old 5-10 forward Charlee Underwood (college: CS Fullerton) for season 2023. Underwood has played previously professionally in Finland (HoNsU Jyvaskyla) and Luxembourg (Residence). Her team made it to the WPBA Semifinals in 2022. Charlee is looking forward to another successful season with the Bay City Blaze. It may be one of last seasons in her extensive career, which she may end at Blaze. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 2007 and it will be her 16th (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
