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| ARGENTINA |
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| SPB 2023 - Diablos land Salvador Giletto, ex Independ.O. - by Francisco Vega |
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Diablos de Miranda (SPB) landed 30-year old Argentinian 195cm small forward Salvador Giletto. Giletto played recently at Independiente de Oliva in Argentinian La Liga. He has played there for the last three years. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. Giletto has played also professionally for other Argentinian teams like Penarol, Santa Paula, Union de Sunchales, Atletico Brown de San Vicente and Penarol Tala. Among many awards he won Argentinian Liga Argentina championship title in 2022. He was selected to Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian Torneo Federal Honorable Mention back in 2018. |
| Saiz's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Olimpico (#6, 24-15) 81-66. San Martin maintains the 13th position in Argentinian league. San Martin is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 19-19 record. Saiz has many years of experience at San Martin, through which he has constantly improved. Javier Saiz averages this season 11.2ppg and 6.1rpg. Second best performed player last round was Matias Solanas (192-SG-1998). He is international guard in his second season at San Martin. In the last game Solanas recorded impressive 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Of course together with Saiz he helped San Martin with another comfortable win 81-66 over the higher-ranked Olimpico (#6, 24-15) being unquestionably team leader. San Martin's 13th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 19-19 record is not bad and everything may still change. Solanas is well-known at San Martin and together with Javier Saiz he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.9ppg (#6). He also recorded 3.8 assists per game. Third place about best performers goes to guard Pedro Barral (187-PG-1994) of Obras (#7). Barral scored 23 points and passed eight assists. Despite Barral's great performance Obras lost 88-89 to the lower-ranked Penarol (#12, 20-18). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Obras needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 22 victories and 15 lost games. Barral has a great season in Argentina. After 34 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 4.2apg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Luciano Guerra (184-PG-1997) of Comunicaciones - 24 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Mariano Fierro (200-F-1986) of Riachuelo LR - 13 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Darol Hernandez-Zinenko (207-F-1989) of Regatas - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Mateo Chiarini (190-SG-1998) of Instituto - 17 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Tomas Monacchi (198-SG-1997) of Penarol - 21 points and 6 rebounds 9. Thomas Cooper (196-G-1992) of La Union - 18 points and 6 rebounds 10. Agustin Caffaro (211-C) of Penarol - 21 points and 6 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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| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
| Malaga selected to host the Basketball Champions League Final Four - by Eurobasket News |
| The city of Malaga, Spain has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2023 Final Four, the Basketball Champions League announced on Thursday. The eagerly anticipated event that will crown the 2022-23 BCL champion is set to take place on May 12-14. Host club Unicaja, the reigning Spanish Copa del Rey champions, were the first team to secure a spot in this year's Final Four after sweeping UCAM Murcia 2-0 in the Quarter-Finals and will compete in the showpiece event of the BCL for the first time in club history. Germany's Telekom Baskets Bonn, that prevailed 2-1 in their Quarter-Final series against SIG Strasbourg, and Israel's Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem, who defeated AEK 2-1, are also poised to make their maiden appearance at a BCL Final Four. By contrast, the fourth title contender has enormous experience of BCL season-ending tournaments: Lenovo Tenerife, who eliminated BAXI Manresa 2-1 in the Quarter-Finals, are the defending BCL champions and also won the first ever edition of the competition, in 2016-17, while they reached the Final in 2018-19. The two Semi-Final clashes will take place on Friday, May 12, with the Final and the Third-Place Game on Sunday, May 14. The draw for the Final Four bracket will take place in the Costa del Sol capital on Tuesday, April 25, with information on ticket sales announced shortly after. "In approaching potential participants to the Final Four with the opportunity to organize this year's pinnacle event, we saw great enthusiasm from host candidates, a clear validation of the continuous growth and interest for this event. We received concrete commitment from a number of clubs, all providing excellent conditions for hosting the event," commented BCL CEO Patrick Comninos. "But ultimately, we chose Malaga as the destination that goes beyond guaranteeing that the 2023 BCL Final Four will be a successful event. We chose Malaga and Unicaja because the fans' dedication, enthusiasm and convergence with their team has scaled new heights this season, especially after the conquest of the Copa del Rey. "They convinced us that their energy will convert the 2023 Final Four into the sort of legacy event which leaves an inedible stamp on the city, the region and the local community." The venue of the season-ending tournament will be the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena, the largest indoor multi-purpose sports arena in southern Spain, which has a seating capacity of 11,300 and is the regular home court of host Unicaja. The Martin Carpena arena has previously played host, among others, to three editions of the Copa del Rey, the 2007 NBA Europe Live Tour and the 2003 Tennis Davis Cup. The media accreditation process will commence next week. Courtesy of: championsleague.basketball |
| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AMERICAS |
| Latinbasket.com All-Basketball Champions League Americas Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final Four MVP:  Lucas Mariano (208-C/F-1993) of Sesi FrancaPlayer of the Year: Georginho de Paula (197-PG-1996) of Sesi FrancaGuard of the Year: Georginho de Paula (197-PG-1996) of Sesi FrancaForward of the Year: Lucas Mariano (208-C/F-1993) of Sesi FrancaCenter of the Year: Lucas Silva (208-C-1995) of Sesi Franca
First Team Alexey Borges (185-PG-1995) of Minas Georginho de Paula (197-PG-1996) of Sesi Franca Brandon Robinson (196-SG-1989) of Quimsa Lucas Mariano (208-C/F-1993) of Sesi Franca Lucas Silva (208-C-1995) of Sesi Franca
Second Team  Jezreel De Jesus (185-G-1991) of Ponce Branden Frazier (191-G-1992) of Nacional Shaquille Johnson (191-G-1990) of Minas Martin Cuello (193-SG-1993) of Flamengo Ismael Romero (205-C-1991) of Bayamon
Honorable Mention Thomas Robinson (208-PF-1991) of Humacao Eugenio Luzcando (190-PG-1995) of Concepcion Joaquin Rodriguez (198-F-1999) of Obras Luis Santos (194-C-1994) of Bigua Victor Rudd (206-PF-1991) of Carolina Jahvon Henry-Blair (6'4''-G-1998) of Brampton
All-Tournament Team Lucas Mariano (208-C/F-1993) of Sesi Franca Georginho de Paula (197-PG-1996) of Sesi Franca Lucas Silva (208-C-1995) of Sesi Franca Martin Cuello (193-SG-1993) of Flamengo Alexey Borges (185-PG-1995) of Minas |
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| McGlynn's 28 points and 7 rebounds give him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 28 points adding seven rebounds and two assists for Leuven in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Amsterdam (#8, 1-7) with 46-point margin 104-58. Leuven maintains the 2nd position in BNXT-League . They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Leuven keeps a perfect 8-0 record. McGlynn turned to be Leuven's top player in his first season with the team. Drake University graduate has very impressive stats this year. McGlynn is in league's top in rebounds (7th best: 6.8rpg) and averages solid 1.1bpg,58.4% FGP and 45.0% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was Sigfredo Casero-Ortiz (185-PG-1997) of Yoast United. He is Cuban-Belgian guard in his first season at Yoast United. In the last game Casero-Ortiz recorded impressive 28 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists. Of course he led Yoast United to another comfortable win 82-64 over slightly higher-ranked Belfius Mons (#5, 6-2) being unquestionably team leader. Yoast United's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 3-5 record. Casero-Ortiz is a newcomer at Yoast United and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to center Toon Ceyssens (205-C-1997) of Limburg (#7). Ceyssens showcased his all-around game by recording 27 points, twelve rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of Limburg, leading his team to a 96-77 easy win against Leeuwarden (#10, 0-8). The chances of Limburg not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 7 games, recording just three victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Ceyssens could try to bring Limburg's a little bit higher in the standings. Ceyssens has a very solid season. In 25 games in BNXT-League he scored 7.8ppg. He also has 4.1rpg and FGP: 55.3%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jhivvan Jackson (183-PG-1998) of Charleroi - 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Spencer Levi (203-F-1999) of Yoast United - 12 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists 6. DeAndre Davis (201-C-1994) of Mechelen - 23 points and 4 rebounds 7. Ivan Maras (207-PF-1986) of Aalst - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 8. KeVaughn Allen (188-G-1995) of Leuven - 25 points 9. Steff Schauvlieger (185-PG-2002) of Aalst - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Niels Van Den Eynde (179-PG-2000) of Liege - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| BRAZIL |
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| Review of NBB Round 1 of 1/8 Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Sao Jose - Bauru 77-95 Paschoalotto/Bauru made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Paschoalotto/Bauru players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The former international guard Danilo Fuzaro (193-1994) nailed 30 points for the winning side and Argentinian point guard Jonatan Machuca (186-1989) accounted for 24 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Power forward Renato Carbonari (202-1987) came up with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and Argentinian point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 12 assists respectively for Sao Jose in the defeat. Five Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Bauru: D.Fuzaro 30+2reb+3ast, J.Machuca 24+4reb+3ast, G.Barbosa 10+5reb+2ast, A.Garcia 9+6reb+10ast, D.Brite 8+1reb+1ast, R.Anderson 6+3reb Sao Jose: E.Carvalho 17+1reb, A.Pecos 15+7reb+3ast, R.Carbonari 14+8reb+8ast, D.Figueredo 12+2reb+12ast, D.Sousa 10+2reb, W.Green 6+3reb+1ast Pato Basquete - Paulistano 82-70 Pato outrebounded Paulistano 40-27 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by Paulistano helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Fabricio Verissimo (192-1998) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and Colombian guard Romario Roque (180-1998) chipped in 13 points. Four Pato players scored in double figures. At the losing side Gui Abreu (199-1999) responded with 17 points and point guard Adyel Borges (188-2002) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Pato Basquete: F.Verissimo 25+18reb+2ast, R.Roque 13+2reb+3ast, M.De Souza 13+3reb+1ast, A.Victor 12+6reb, N.Gabriel 9+1reb+1ast, J.Materan 4+5reb+3ast Paulistano: G.Abreu 17+4reb+1ast, B.Adyel 14+3reb+3ast, N.Barnes 10+2reb, V.Camilo 8+6reb+1ast, B.Anderson 7+1reb+1ast, C.Bruno 6+2reb+1ast Caxias do Sul - Pinheiros 59-73 Pinheiros outrebounded Caxias do Sul 44-32 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Caxias do Sul's players. Canadian forward Richard Amardi (206-1990, college: Oregon, agency: BIG) nailed 18 points for the winning side and point guard Felipe Ruivo (188) accounted for 2 points and 14 assists. Pinheiros' coach David Pelosini allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Argentinian point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-1998) came up with 14 points and 4 assists and forward Arthur Bernardi (205-1990, college: HCU) added 15 points respectively for Caxias do Sul in the defeat. Top scorers: Pinheiros: R.Amardi 18+3reb, J.Andrade 13+5reb, R.Munford 12+5reb+1ast, E.Matheus 8+2reb+3ast, B.Jonas 7+7reb+2ast, D.Andre 6+8reb Caxias do Sul: A.Bernardi 15+4reb+1ast, S.Pierotti 14+3reb+4ast, T.Mathias 9+7reb, H.Silva 9+5reb+1ast, P.Mendonca 5+6reb+1ast, D.Ramos 4+2reb UniFacisa - Corinthians 95-77 UNIFACISA dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Corinthians' 32. They outrebounded Corinthians 34-23 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international Andre Bresolin (195-1987) nailed 26 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Panamanian-American point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-1989, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pro Sports) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Maozinha Pereira (200-2000) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Corinthians in the defeat. Five UNIFACISA and four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: UniFacisa: A.Bresolin 26+5reb+3ast, G.Santo 15+3reb, T.Gaskins 14+5reb+3ast, F.Corvalan 13+5reb, A.Ferreira 12+3reb+3ast, J.Oliveira 10+4reb+3ast Corinthians: D.Thomas 15+5reb+3ast, M.Tavares 12+3reb+2ast, O.Daniel 11+1ast, M.Pereira 11+7reb, Z.Graham 10+1reb+1ast, C.Borges 9+4reb+3ast |
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| Arnett's 30-point game gives him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 30 points adding five rebounds and six assists for Levski in his team's victory, helping them to beat Akademik P. (#8, 10-18) 96-88. Levski maintains the 6th position in Bulgarian league. Levski is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 14-14 record. In the team's last game Arnett had a remarkable 55.6% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He turned to be Levski's top player in his first season with the team. Georgia Southwestern State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Arnett is in league's top in points (4th best: 18.6ppg) and averages solid 51.6% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Ishmael El-Amin (190-G) of Shumen. He is American guard in his first season at Shumen. In the last game El-Amin recorded impressive 35 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Bad luck as Shumen lost that game 89-105 to the higher-ranked Balkan (#2, 21-7). Shumen are still at the very bottom. 22 lost games are too many comparing to just six victories Shumen managed to get this year. El-Amin is a newcomer at Shumen and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.4ppg (#1). His other stats are also decent: 5.2rpg and 4.3apg. Third place about best performers goes to forward Georgi Boyanov (201-F-1993) of Chernomorets (#4). Boyanov scored 20 points. He was a key player of Chernomorets, leading his team to a 114-71 easy win against the lower-ranked Cherno More (#10, 6-22). Chernomorets needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 17 victories and 11 lost games. Boyanov has a great season in Bulgaria. After 26 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.7ppg (5th best) and rebounds with 7.6rpg (6th best). He also has 2.5spg and FGP: 65.4%. Other top performing players last week: 4. John Florveus (211-C-1990) of Levski - 22 points and 5 rebounds 5. Tsvetomir Chernokojev (205-C/F-2000) of Spartak Pleven - 15 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Markus Gilbert (200-F-1998) of Shumen - 14 points and 14 rebounds 7. Trey Sampson (206-F-2000) of Yambol - 24 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Ivan Lilov (194-SG-1988) of Yambol - 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Aleksandar Yanev) of Rilski - 22 points and 2 rebounds 10. Munis Tutu (184-PG-1996) of Chernomorets - 12 points and 14 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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| CANADA |
| Ryan Nembhard transfers to Gonzaga - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) in 2022. Nembhard played also for UPlay Canada in AAU. He received All-Big East Freshman of the Year award and he was also selected to Big East All-Freshman Team in 2022. Nembhard represented Canada at the World Cup U19 in Latvia last year. Nembhard's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 15.1ppg, 3.7rpg, Assists-1 (6.7apg), 1.4spg, FGP: 36.7%, 3PT: 38.9%, FT: 80.0%. His team won FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Belem (Brazil) in 2019. He helped Creighton make it to the GEICO High School Nationals Final Four in 2019. Nembhard was also voted to Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U16 First Team in 2019. His team won High School Nationals Championship in 2021. He was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-World Cup U19 Second Team in 2021. |
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| Double-digit Canadian university scorers drafted by Niagara River Lions - by Eurobasket News |
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Players who averaged double digits in scoring for their university teams during the 2022-23 fall-winter season are the picks of the Niagara River Lions in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) draft. Aiden Warnholtz (6'2''-G, college: Carleton), a 6-foot-2 guard from Ottawa, was selected eighth overall in the two-round draft and Jordan Tchuente (6'6''-G, college: Brock), a 6-foot-7 forward, also from the nation's capital, was taken by Niagara with the 13th pick. In his fifth, and final season, of post-secondary eligibility, Warnholtz earned his fourth national men's championship with the Carleton Ravens while breaking seven program records, including regular-season assists, with 145; most assists in the playoffs, 46; and minutes played. The five-time Academic All-Canadian finished the season averaging 17 points, 6.6 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game. Warnholtz was named the most valuable player and selected to the first all-star team at nationals. River Lions general manager-head coach Victor Raso called Warnholtz a 'skilled, smart and competitive guard who plays the right way.' 'He is a winner, comes from a winning program, and is an excellent person,' said Raso, who won two U Sports championships as a player and one as an assistant coach at Carleton after transferring from McMaster University in his native Hamilton. Warnholtz, a bachelor of science graduate, is 'grateful for the opportunity' to compete in the CEBL, a spring-summer league that, at 71 per cent, has the highest percentage of home-grown players of any professional league in Canada. 'I'm looking forward to being on a team that has championship aspirations as I develop my own game under Coach Raso and learn alongside seasoned pros.' Jordan Tchuente is returning to the River Lions after signing a development contract with the St. Catharines-based team for the 2022 CEBL season. He averaged 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in nine games with Niagara and 10.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists at Brock University. His second year with the Badgers was highlighted by career highs in points, with 24; and rebounds, 15; while finishing second in Canada with seven double-doubles. 'Dino (Jordan) made an excellent impression on us last season, and we knew we wanted him back as a River Lion for 2023. He is tough, physical and plays bigger than he is,' Raso said. 'Most importantly he is an incredible teammate. 'He had a great season for a great Brock program, and we're excited to welcome him back.' Jordan Tchuente is glad to be back with the River Lions for a second year of seasoning. 'It's a great opportunity for me to learn, develop and contribute, and I can't wait to get to work,' he said. Simon Hildebrant, a 6-foot-9 forward who averaged 16.9 points and five rebounds for the University of Manitoba, was selected first overall by the expansion Winnipeg Sea Bears. In all, 20 players were drafted. A partnership between the league and U Sports, the governing body for university sports in Canada, gives student-athletes a chance to hone their hoops skills during the summer months without affecting their post-secondary eligibility. Players who may have completed their university careers in 2021-22 or can return to their university teams this fall were eligible to be selected in the U Sports. 'This 2023 draft class is elite. We can't wait to see everyone take the court starting May 24 and hope that experiences and opportunities like this continue to help showcase and nurture the depth of talent within U Sports program across this country,' CEBL commissioner and co-founder Mike Morreale said. 'The future of pro basketball in Canada has never been brighter.' The River Lions play three road games - Friday, May 26, Montreal Alliance; Tuesday, May 30, Calgary Surge; Wednesday, May 31, Edmonton Stingers - before tipping off the home half of the 20-game regular season versus the Saskatchewan Rattlers on Saturday, June 3, at Meridian Centre. Courtesy of: stcatharinesstandard.ca |
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| CBA Round 2 of Quarter-Finals. Zhejiang, Shenzhen and Liaoning make it into semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Guangzhou LL - Zhejiang GB. 100-113 Golden Bulls outrebounded Long-Lions 46-33 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Zeyi Liu (202-1999) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Wenbo Lu (193-1997) chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Golden Bulls' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Taiwanese point guard Ying-Chun Chen (182-1993, college: Liberty) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals and American guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Guangzhou LL: M.Nate 23+5reb+4ast, C.Ying-Chun 17+6reb+11ast, B.Jordan 14+5reb, Z.Mingzhen 13+6reb+2ast, T.Yuheng 13+1reb+2ast, L.Yanzhe 10+4reb Zhejiang GB.: L.Zeyi 26+13reb, C.Shuaipeng 21+2ast, L.Wenbo 18+10reb+1ast, W.Qian 16+5reb+8ast, G.Jarmar 15+7reb+5ast, Y.Harold 9+5reb Shanghai S. - Shenzhen L. 0-20 Beijing D. - Liaoning FL 86-105 Flying Leopards had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international point guard Jiwei Zhao (184-1995) scored 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Jonathan Gibson (188-1987, college: NM State) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals and the former international power forward Zeng Fanbo (211-2003) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Ducks' coach tested twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Beijing D.: F.Zeng 18+5reb, G.Jonathan 18+7reb+10ast, F.Ziming 13+4reb+1ast, Z.Xiaochuan 12+3reb+2ast, M.Lei 11+6reb, J.Taruike 5+4reb Liaoning FL: Z.Jiwei 33+8reb+9ast, F.Kyle 16+3reb+2ast, Z.Zhenlin 12+3reb+4ast, M.Eric 12+12reb+2ast, L.XiaoXu 10+9reb, G.Ailun 8+1reb+4ast Guangsha L. - Guangdong ST 98-87 Guangsha Lions made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Guandong Tigers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 18 rebounds. The former international guard Minghui Sun (187-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Guangsha Lions players scored in double figures. The former international Rui Zhao (195-1996) produced 14 points and 6 assists and American MarShon Brooks (197-1989, college: Providence) added 16 points respectively for the guests. Guandong Tigers' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Guangdong ST: B.MarShon 16+4reb+2ast, Z.Rui 14+4reb+6ast, H.Mingxuan 14+1reb+1ast, X.Jie 10+6reb+4ast, Y.Jianlian 9+8reb, H.Justin 7+7reb+3ast Guangsha L.: S.Minghui 21+10reb+6ast, H.Jinqiu 20+18reb+1ast, W.Dezmine 17+8reb+9ast, W.Kyle 14+1ast, Z.Yanhao 12+3reb+2ast, L.Jinxiao 7+1reb+1ast |
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| Fells' 31-point game gives him Prva Liga (Second Stage) Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 31 points adding three rebounds and four assists for Kvarner 2010 as his team was edged out by Osijek (#3, 20-7) 99-96. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Kvarner 2010 maintains the 4th position in Croatian Prva Liga. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier in Second Stage. Kvarner 2010 will need to avoid more loses keep or improve their 16-11 record. In the team's last game Fells had a remarkable 61.5% from 2-point range and got three three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He turned to be Kvarner 2010's top player in his first season with the team. North Carolina State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Fells is in league's top in points (3rd best: 18.7ppg) and averages solid 2.4spg and 52.8% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Marin Djugum (201-C-1996) of Stoja Pula. He is a center in his second season at Stoja Pula. In the last game Djugum recorded impressive 33 points and 9 rebounds. Of course Stoja Pula cruised to a 105-97 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked H.Analitica (#9, 12-15). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Stoja Pula keeps 10th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 10-17 record. Djugum is well-known at Stoja Pula and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.7ppg (#1). He also registered 11.0 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to guard Filip Kordic (196-SG-1992) of H.Analitica (#3). Kordic got into 30-points club by scoring 36 points in the last round. He went also for seven rebounds . Despite Kordic's great performance H.Analitica lost 97-105 to the lower-ranked Stoja Pula (#10, 10-17). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of H.Analitica ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 15 games, recording just twelve victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Kordic could help H.Analitica to bring them higher in the standings. Kordic has a very solid season. In 19 games in Croatia he scored 12.2ppg. He also has 4.8rpg, 3.2apg and FGP: 54.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Vladan Lazic (188-PG-2001) of Samobor - 31 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Duje Radja (203-F/C-1997) of Zagreb - 21 points and 12 rebounds 6. Roko Spaseski (F-2002) of Samobor - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Filip Vujicic (195-SG-2000) of Dubrovnik - 22 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Jakov Vujicic (187-G-2003) of Dubrovnik - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Ivan Njegovan (210-C-2004) of Jazine - 22 points and 8 rebounds 10. Borna Jurela (196-G-2000) of Sonik P. - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Mustapha Amzil will continue his college career at N.Mexico - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played also at KTP Basket Kotka in 2016-2017 and then at HBA-Marsky Helsinki in 2017-2020. He received Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A Domestic Player of the Year award and he was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A First Team and Eurobasket.com Finnish 1st Division A All-Domestic Players Team. He helped his team make it to the Finnish 1st Division A Semifinals in 2019. His team won Finnish 1st Division A Regular Season Championship in 2018 and 2020. Amzil helped his team make it to the Finnish 1st Division A Finals in 2018. He represented Finland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 12.4ppg, 7.3rpg, 2.1apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 42.4%, 3PT: 11.9%, FT: 51.6%. Among many awards his team won Nordic U16 Championship in 2016. Flyers also won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Radom (Poland) in 2020. His team also also won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Podgorica (Montenegro) in 2020. Amzil was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Honorable Mention in 2017. His team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia in 2020. Flyers also also won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Korisliiga Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Wins for Vilpas and Seagulls - by Eurobasket News |
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Kauhajoki - Vilpas 87-90 Kauhajoki cut a 16-point first quarter deficit to three at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Remy Abell (193-1992, college: Xavier) who scored 31 points. His fellow American import forward KeyShawn Feazell (206-1998, college: Creighton) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Severi Kaukiainen (185-1998, agency: Blacktop Management) who recorded 25 points and 5 assists and American guard Cameron Jones (193-1989, college: NAU, agency: BIG) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kauhajoki's coach Janne Koskimies rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Vilpas: R.Abell 31+2reb+3ast, K.Feazell 18+5reb, M.Koivisto 10+4reb+2ast, Q.Goodin 10+3reb+7ast, P.Blomgren 8+3reb+3ast, I.Lee 4+6reb Kauhajoki: S.Kaukiainen 25+1reb+5ast, C.Jones 15+3reb+5ast, J.Crockett 14+6reb+1ast, D.Dolenc 10+9reb+3ast, H.Kantonen 7+2reb+2ast, L.Skinner 7+1reb+2ast Seagulls - Kataja 95-74 The game without a history. Seagulls led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Kataja was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for the former international forward Okko Jarvi (193-1996, agency: Blacktop Management) who led his team to a victory with 21 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). American power forward Zena Edosomwan (206-1993, college: Harvard) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Seagulls players scored in double figures. American guard Lamonte Turner (188-1997, college: Tennessee) answered with 18 points and 6 rebounds and forward Thomas Exaucia (195-2001) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Kataja. 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: Seagulls: O.Jarvi 21+3reb+2ast, L.Nikkarinen 18+1reb+5ast, Z.Edosomwan 15+11reb, R.Rougeau 11+4reb+3ast, J.Carroll 8+3reb+3ast, A.Kanervo 6+1reb Kataja: L.Turner 18+6reb, T.Exaucia 16+5reb+2ast, G.Smith 12+8reb, T.Hirvonen 9+1reb, R.Hollis-Jefferson 9+5reb+2ast, D.Robin 6 |
| Emil Skytta transfers to Sacramento State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Sacramento State University inked 19-year old Finn 6-4 guard Emil Skytta. Skytta is the second import player in the roster as Canadian Jacob Holt signed here earlier. He moved there from Central Michigan University where he played only for one year. In 6 games he recorded just 2.2ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.0spg. He played also at Espoon Honka U16 team in 2018-2019, Helsingin NMKY in 2021-2022, Helsingin NMKY U19 team in 2021-2022 and then at Helsinki Seagulls in 2021-2022. His team won Finnish Cup in 2021 and 2022. Chippewas made it to the Finnish League Semifinals in two consecutive years: 2021 and 2022. |
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| Allan Jeanne-Rose commits to Central Connecticut State University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated St. John Paul II High School (Tallahassee, FL) in 2019. Jeanne-Rose played also for E1T1 United in AAU. His team won Class 3A State Championship and he was named All-Big Bend Player of the Year that year. |
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Kutaisi - Dinamo 73-54 Kutaisi dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Dinamo's 22. Kutaisi forced 20 Dinamo turnovers and outrebounded them 42-27 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Luka Gorgodze (192-2005) nailed 24 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and guard Egnate Gagoshidze (175-2005) accounted for 21 points. Center Gabriel Chiabrishvili (195-2006) came up with 10 points and 7 rebounds and guard Giorgi Chitishvili (185-2005) added 11 points respectively for Dinamo in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Kutaisi: G.Luka 24+9reb+7ast, G.Egnate 21+3reb+1ast, E.Luka 8+4reb, K.Guram 7+5reb, B.Sandro 5+4reb+7ast, S.Ilia 4+3reb+1ast Dinamo: K.Giorgi 12+1ast, C.Giorgi 11+4reb+1ast, C.Gabriel 10+7reb+1ast, B.Aleksandre 7+5reb+1ast, K.Lekso 5+5reb+4ast, G.Luka 4+1reb+1ast Rustavi - Basco 76-49 The game without a history. Rustavi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Center Badri Gelashvili (197-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side and point guard Davit Gogoladze (183-2005) accounted for 11 points and 7 assists. Four Rustavi players scored in double figures. Swingman Saba Saladze (196-2005) came up with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Lado Sharadze (-2005) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Basco 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: Rustavi: G.Badri 13+11reb+1ast, X.Luka 12+1ast, G.Davit 11+2reb+7ast, C.Nikoloz 11+1reb+4ast, G.Nikoloz 9+2reb, M.Davit 8+10reb+1ast Basco: S.Saba 16+9reb+4ast, S.Lado 14+7reb+2ast, S.Nika 6+3reb+1ast, X.Levan 4+6reb+1ast, S.Sergi 3, B.Amiran 2+4reb+1ast Wings - Zaza 67-70 The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 16-9. But Wings won second period 21-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Zaza won last quarter 15-13. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Aleksandre Mgeladze (196-2006) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Forward Saba Narimanidze (205-2005) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Zaza players scored in double figures. Guard Nikoloz Gurgenidze (189-2006) answered with 33 points (!!!) and 4 steals and forward Irakli Axalia (198-2006) added 11 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Wings. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Zaza: N.Saba 19+10reb+1ast, M.Aleksandre 16+8reb+6ast, G.Soso 11+3reb+5ast, S.Ilia 11+3reb+3ast, G.Vache 6+7reb+3ast, D.Nikoloz 5+4reb Wings: G.Nikoloz 33+2reb, A.Irakli 11+12reb, M.Andria 8+4reb+1ast, N.Giorgi 7+12reb+3ast, K.Nikoloz 4, K.Giorgi 2+3reb+5ast Tbilisi - Orbi 75-61 Orbi was ahead by 1 point at the halftime before a 41-26 second half run of Tbilisi. They also forced 22 Orbi turnovers and outrebounded them 49-36 including a 25-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Leri Lobjanidze (195) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and forward Lazare Robakidze (192) chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Tbilisi players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Nikoloz Kavlelashvili (199-2005) responded with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and center Irakli Sharvadze (195-2005) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Tbilisi: M.Beka 18+5reb+5ast, L.Leri 17+14reb, R.Lazare 16+11reb+3ast, M.Andria 11+3reb+6ast, K.Levan 6+5reb+1ast, B.Nikoloz 4+6reb+2ast Orbi: K.Nikoloz 20+6reb+5ast, S.Irakli 11+9reb, K.Saba 8+7reb+2ast, G.Giorgi 8+3reb+2ast, K.Giorgi 4+3reb, G.Saba 2+2reb |
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Finals MVP: Kenny Cooper (183-PG) of Orbi Player of the Year: Jermaine Head (183-PG-1997) of IverioniGuard of the Year: Kenny Cooper (183-PG) of OrbiBig Man of the Year: John Kerr (201-F/C-1999) of AstraliDefensive Player of the Year: Anthony Alston (183-G-1994) of GtuniYoung Player of the Year:  Ivane Babunashvili (195-F-2004) of AstraliMost Improved Player of the Year: Valerian Tsuleiskiri (202-C-1999) of DinamoCoach of the Year: Irakli Tomaradze of Orbi
First Team Jermaine Head (183-PG-1997) of Iverioni Kenny Cooper (183-PG) of Orbi Vasil Beruashvili (196-F-1990) of Gtuni John Kerr (201-F/C-1999) of Astrali Marcale Lotts (201-F-1994) of Orbi
Second Team Anthony Alston (183-G-1994) of Gtuni Demarcus Addie (188-G) of Orbi Isaiah Lewis (185-G) of Iverioni Mamuka Bazuashvili (198-F-1996) of Iverioni Valerian Tsuleiskiri (202-C-1999) of Dinamo
Third Team Brandon McQueen (185-G) of Astrali Victor Lewis II (196-G-1997) of Iverioni Melvin Newbern (196-G/F) of Astrali Mikhail Chochua (193-G/F-1987) of Orbi Levan Revazashvili (210-F/C-1992) of Gtuni
All-Imports Team Kenny Cooper (183-PG) of Orbi Jermaine Head (183-PG-1997) of Iverioni Anthony Alston (183-G-1994) of Gtuni John Kerr (201-F/C-1999) of Astrali Marcale Lotts (201-F-1994) of Orbi
All-Domestic Players Team Ivane Babunashvili (195-F-2004) of Astrali Mikhail Chochua (193-G/F-1987) of Orbi Levan Revazashvili (210-F/C-1992) of Gtuni Mamuka Bazuashvili (198-F-1996) of Iverioni Valerian Tsuleiskiri (202-C-1999) of Dinamo
Honorable Mention Nikoloz Lolishvili (194-SF-1998) of Orbi Quentin Davis (200-C/F-1993) of Orbi Giorgi Gogia (202-C-1999) of Orbi Nika Gogokhia (196-F/G-1999) of Gtuni Maizer Revazashvili (207-PF-1996) of Gtuni Luka Giorgadze (198-F-1997) of Iverioni Jailan Haslem (209-C/F) of Iverioni Omar Habwe (198-G-1998) of Astrali Tyrell Alcorn (185-G-1996) of Dinamo Nikoloz Totladze (170-PG-2004) of Dinamo |
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| Give Jeremy Ingram The Ball And Finally Let Him Showcase His Magic In The Pro A Or Pro B - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Give the guy 10 more centimeters and who knows how the career path of JJeremy Ingram (183-G-1991, college: AAMU) may have gone in the last 5 years. The walking bucket who has that special mix of Kobe, Harden and Steph in his game has been parading around tiny and sometimes smelly gyms in Germany for years, but nothing has held him back from delivering on a nightly basis no matter who the club was from Idstein to Mannheim or his latest team Bargteheide. The guy comes to play every night and is an enforcer on the court filling the stat sheet like no other and is a competitor that teammates come to cherish and opponents come to loath simply because he is so good. But unfortunately for him there are so many other talented guards like him toiling around in the German Regionalliga that not every player can make the jump to higher leagues. It happens every so often that guys will make the jump like Tyseem Lyles did just a few years ago. After 2 very strong seasons in Hamburg with Eimsbuettel, the Brooklyn New York native jumped up 2 leagues to PS Karlsruhe and then moved back down a level to the Pro B and found a home in Erfurt belonging to the top guards in the German Pro B. Making these jumps can be made, but it isn't always easy. How much more has this guy have to suffer in the Regionalliga? He deserves to be playing at a higher level. 'I feel like my skills should have me in Pro A for sure but I also know the politics of playing out here in Germany so hopefully at least Pro B is in my future', stressed JJeremy Ingram. Give JJeremy Ingram the ball and finally let him showcase his magic in the Pro A or Pro B. A few weeks ago it looked like JJeremy Ingram who see the Warriors upending the Celtics in the 2023 NBA final and his team Bargetheide would be playing in the post season, but things changed and instead of still hanging around with his teammates training for the playoffs, he will take a little time off before focusing on the future. 'I will probably hang around in South Germany for a while and chill with my family and just enjoy life. Hopefully take a trip to the beach soon', said JJeremy Ingram. It was a very special season for Bargteheide, but not reaching the playoffs will be difficult to digest for the hungry guard. 'The playoffs were definitely something I was looking forward to but for us to be in the position we ended the season was a big win for us also', expressed JJeremy Ingram. But in the first month of the season nothing was rosy as the team were losing and had lost Ingram after the first game of the season to injury. He had sparkled with 26 points, but lost a brutal 77-76 nail bitter to Wusterhausen. 'Those early season losses hurt us a lot. My early season injury also caused us a few of those games', remembered JJeremy Ingram. The club did as best they could going 3-5 in his absence. When he arrived back ready for action, the team came alive and came together and went 13-4. 'We just needed all our players back. 1st half of the season was full of injuries, illnesses, and players leaving because of work so we just had a lot going on. Our 2nd half was the complete opposite which helped us finish the season strong. The special part about this team is no one expected us to be in the playoff race. We beat every team except the top 3 teams which technically made us the 4th best team in our league and that says a lot. We definitely exceeded expectations', remembered JJeremy Ingram. The explosive guard who mentions teammate German Tobias Schuemann (the most valuable Bee) as the most improved on a team played on a team where he experienced something special that he hadn't ever seen before in his professional career in Germany. 'I had fun with these group of guys and probably created the strongest bond on and off the court more than any other German team I ever played on', warned JJeremy Ingram. The club had some massive wins and one that really stood out was the exciting and wild 112-111 win over Westerstede where he dropped 35 points, but that wasn't his most memorable of the season. ' Our home game against Aschersleben was most definitely my favorite win of the season because it was so much riding on that game and we came up big to pull it out at the end', commented JJeremy Ingram. Every guy gave his all to the success, but the team wouldn't have been the same without the dominating play from guards Marcel Hoppe and Abdulai Abaker. All 3 combined for 67 points of the team 82 points per game. 'I had so much fun playing with them because they are both very good in their own different ways. I think we all balanced each other out the whole season. I think they are 2 of the best players I have played with so far since I have been here in Germany', warned JJeremy Ingram. The ex Alabama A&M guard who lists Neustadt's Dyon Doekhi and Matej Jelovcic and Marley Jean Louis from the Berlin Braves as his toughest opponents had another superb season averaging 25,7ppg, 5,6rpg, 2,9apg and 3,3spg showing he belonged to the top guards in the league. One can't forget that even after he returned from injury, he wasn't 100% fit. 'I got better and better as the season went on. My 1st game back from injury I say I was like 75% and my final game I will say I was about 91%', said JJeremy Ingram. He scored in double figures in all 15 games and scored 20 points or more 11 times including 39 points against Oldenburg and Wusterhausen and 35 points against Westerstede. His scoring and assists were down from his Mannheim season, but he also played 6 minutes less. Obviously the talent level he had in Bargteheide was different to Mannheim. He didn't have to do everything like in Mannheim. 'My points of course would be down because I shared the court with 2 other 20+ ppg scorers with Abu and Marcel. Abu was the main point guard so he averaged most of our assists and he did a very good job at that. My Rebounds per game is up a lot from last season and I'm still 1 of the leagues steals leaders so I say I had another successful season, especially since I played on a broken foot the whole season', stressed JJeremy Ingram. He proved that he doesn't always have to play on losing teams, but can be an impact player on a winning team as well. ' I consider myself a certified hooper. If I got better players on my team I'm good enough to share the love and play with them to make our team better. But if I need to go to work every game like I did in Mannheim I can do that too if I need be', expressed JJeremy Ingram. The season just ended and he still has certain games and plays on his mind. ' I say Oldenburg and Wusterhausen was my most exciting, because I put on a scoring clinic type of games. My game against Aschersleben is my most memorable because I hit some huge shots down the stretch to win that game. I think I had 22 second half points. It was a tie game against Aschersleben. I think 74-74 with like under 1 minute to play and I hit a long deep 3 in between half court and the 3 point line ALL NET! The crowd , my team , everybody in the gym went crazy. By far my most memorable play of the season and I had some great plays but that specific 3 pointer stands out the most', remembered JJeremy Ingram. It will be interesting to see where JJeremy Ingram will hoop next season. Especially in the north are teams like Itzehoe and Wedel who could easily use his services. 'Well it's still early right now and a lot of teams are still playing so they are focused on their own seasons right now. Hopefully I'm on some team's radar though', said JJeremy Ingram. Of course this guy will be on some teams radar's for next season. He deserves a pro B shot next season and am sure he will get it. |
| When Melik Martin Heard The Kentucky Players Arguing Who Would Get The Rebound He knew It Was All About The Money - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Melik Martin (198-SF-1999, college: Drexel) is a 198cm forward from York who had a 5 year NCAA career playing 142 NCAA games. He played 4 years at Monmouth and in his last season averaged 12.5ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.7apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 52.2%, 3PT: 39.7%, FT: 71.9%. He then finished his NCAA career with Drexel University (NCAA) averaging 10.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 54.9%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 73.2%. He spoke to eurobasket about basketball. Thanks Melik for talking to eurobasket.com. You're a 198cm forward. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description? I am a wing. I play hard on both ends of the court, can drive to the rim, shoot from range, and ability to make decisions with the basketball. I'd compare myself to Jaylen Brown, he is a competitor. You have a reliable three pointer and are a great defender. Please explain why you're a lot more than just a 3 and D player? More than a 3 and D player because I can bring the ball up the court under pressure. Also, I enjoy pushing the pace of the game for momentum by running the floor, rebounding and pushing, and getting dunks. Your also a very athletic player. Is this something you were born with or is it something you gained with hard work? For sure hard work. I've been in the weight room consistently since middle school, before committing to basketball. I've always had energy, just needed it to be targeted and God has worked things out. On what areas of your game are you working on most now so you can continue to improve your game? I am a versatile, but I need to get better. Games can get lengthy, guards are getting faster, craftier, and smarter, while bigs are getting bigger, stronger, and smarter. I am working to be more disciplined by being a student, pros play a different game within. Right now it's getting to my spots and shooting from different angles. Been working on footwork, now working to pull together with confident finishes You played at Monmouth from 2017-2021. You never averaged more than 5,1ppg in your first 3 seasons but in your fourth year you averaged 7 minutes more and made a huge jump as a scorer averaging 12,5ppg. What happened with your game in your last year there? At Monmouth my confidence grew. Coach Rice always believed in me, I just had to believe. In your freshman season you lost by 17 points against powerhouse Kentucky (NCAA) and played against future NBA players Washington, Knox, Dialo and Gilgeous-Alexander. What memories do you have of this experience and what Kentucky player stood out the most? What I remember from that game is one of my teammates shooting a free throw and Kentucky players were arguing about who was getting the rebound. I realized then it was all about money You had many memorable games at Monmouth but where does the 77-74 win over Rider rank where you poured in 24 points? Definitely many memorable games. That game was a lot of fun. Glad we came out with the win. I want to continue to build upon moments like that. You then played a fifth year at Drexel University (NCAA) averaging 10.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 54.9%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 73.2%. How important was it for you taking that extra year for your game? How did your game grow? The extra year has helped me grow on and off the court. My ball handling, shooting, and defense has improved. You had many memorable games at Drexel against schools like FDU and Delaware. What was your fondest moment at Drexel? Definitely fun getting the dub while getting off in the games. My fondest moment at Drexel would have to be rowing with the team. That was a first for me and a nice icebreaker for team bonding. How did head coach Zach Spiker give you that extra touch in helping you groom and prepare you for a professional career? Coach Spiker helped groom me by giving me an opportunity to join his program for the year. Knowing you're in an out can be difficult when trying to add to the culture but on a different schedule than everyone else. I wanted the experience so that I knew how to enter a program and be effective immediately. Who won a 1-1 in practice you or James Butler? JB and I never matched up like that. I think it would be a very tough game for sure. He's smart, strong, and patient. Who was the toughest player that you battled in the NCAA that reached the NBA? During the games against Kentucky, Dialo definitely ran us up and down the court. SGA was slicing up our defense. Also have to mention Herro, he is a shooter who can run the floor. Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads? My personal NBA Mount Rushmore would include Chris Paul, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Wilt Chamberlain. What is your personal opinion of the neverending debate of who is the greatest of all-time Jordan or Lebron? My opinion is that I have to lean towards LeBron because I grew up in his era. Jordan played during a different time where the game was rougher. I think LeBron has to play more of a mental game. That to say both of their highlights and careers are elite. Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Should they have left it alone? I did see the sequel, not going to say should've left it alone. Original was hilarious, and the follow up definitely had its moments. Thanks Melik for the Chat |
| Shungu's 28 points give him ProA Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 28 points adding three rebounds and four assists for Karlsruhe PS in his team's victory, helping them to beat Leverkusen (#17, 9-23) 83-76. Karlsruhe PS maintains the 3rd position in German ProA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Karlsruhe PS will need more victories to improve their 21-11 record. Shungu turned to be Karlsruhe PS's top player in his first season with the team. Ben Shungu averages this season 14.4ppg. Second best performed player last round was Marten Linssen (203-F-1998) of Paderborn. He is a forward in his first season at Paderborn. In the last game Linssen recorded impressive 24 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as Paderborn lost that game 80-88 to the higher-ranked Dresden (#6, 18-14). Paderborn managed to keep the same 10th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 15-16 record. Linssen is a newcomer at Paderborn and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Michael Flowers (185-G-1999) of Kirchheim (#11). Flowers scored 28 points and passed nine assists. Despite Flowers' great performance Kirchheim lost 81-104 to slightly higher-ranked Bochum (#9, 16-16). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Kirchheim ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 17 games, recording just fifteen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Flowers could help Kirchheim to bring them higher in the standings. Flowers has a great season in Germany. After 32 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.5ppg (7th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Jordan Johnson (177-PG-1995) of Trier - 34 points and 3 assists 5. Andreas Seiferth (209-C-1989) of Muenster - 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists 6. TJ Crockett (185-G-1999) of Bochum - 27 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Joel-Sadu Aminu (192-SG-1997) of Vechta - 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Thomas Wilder (190-PG-1995) of Nuernberg - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Daniel Mayr (218-C-1995) of Duesseldorf - 15 points and 10 rebounds 10. Bakary Dibba (202-PF-2001) of Tuebingen - 21 points and 4 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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| Kevin Yebo claims German BBL weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old power forward had the game-high 22 points adding six rebounds and two assists for Chemnitz in his team's victory, helping them to crush Bayreuth (#18, 5-23) with 16-point margin 102-86. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on top of the standings. Chemnitz is placed at 11th position in German BBL. Chemnitz is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 12-17 record. Yebo turned to be Chemnitz's top player in his first season with the team. Kevin Yebo averages this season 12.3ppg and 5.4rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American point guard Otis Livingston II (180-PG-1996) of Bayreuth. Livingston II impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 19 points and 11 assists. Bad luck as Bayreuth lost that game 86-102 to the higher-ranked Chemnitz (#11, 12-17). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Bayreuth is still at the dead bottom 18th position. 23 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Bayreuth managed to get this year. Livingston II is one of the most experienced players at Bayreuth and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American JeQuan Lewis (185-PG-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) of Rostock (#9). Lewis scored 23 points and passed ten assists (!!!). He was a key player of Rostock, leading his team to a 94-85 win against the higher-ranked Goettingen (#5, 16-12). Lewis has a great season in Germany. After 26 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 7.2apg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Stanley Whittaker (183-PG-1994) of Wuerzburg - 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Yoeli Childs (203-PF-1998) of Hamburg - 18 points and 10 rebounds 6. Anthony Polite (198-G-1997) of Hamburg - 25 points and 6 rebounds 7. Lukas Meisner (203-SF-1995) of Hamburg - 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Tim Coleman (196-SF-1995) of Heidelberg - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Eric Washington (183-PG-1993) of Heidelberg - 20 points, 2 rebounds and 9 assists 10. Jordan Roland (185-PG-1997) of Rostock - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Italian Serie A2 round 3 (Second Stage) best performance: Lorenzo Ambrosin (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 25-year old player was the main contributor (26 points, nine rebounds and two assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Rimini (#2, 4-3) 79-72. It allowed Agrigento to consolidate first place in the Italian Serie A2. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Second Stage. Agrigento has a very solid 5-2 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game Ambrosin had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 11 attempts. It's his second year at Agrigento and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Lorenzo Ambrosin averages this season 16.8ppg. The second best player in last round's games was young Luca Possamai (209-C-2001) of Chiusi. Possamai had a very good evening with a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds. It was enough for Chiusi to edge Trapani (3-4) 83-78. The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Possamai is well-known at Chiusi and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Ed Daniel (202-F/C-1990, agency: Green Sports Management) of San Severo (#5). Daniel showcased his all-around game by recording 18 points, fourteen rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. Despite Daniel's great performance San Severo lost 80-91 to Monferrato (5-4). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing San Severo needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams in Group Relegation. Their record is 5 victories and 4 lost games. Daniel has a great season in Italy. After 27 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 9.7rpg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Pietro Aradori (195-SG-1988) of Fortitudo BO - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Federico Massone (191-PG-1998) of Trapani - 29 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Giacomo Zilli (206-C/F-1995) of Cento - 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Russ Smith (183-PG-1991) of Nardo - 34 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Simon Anumba (193-G-1996) of Rimini - 15 points and 9 rebounds 9. Andrea Ancellotti (212-C-1988) of Chieti - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Quinn Ellis (193-G-2003) of Monferrato - 26 points 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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| Johnson's 28 points and 7 rebounds give him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 28 points adding seven rebounds and four assists for Varese in his team's victory, helping them to beat Brindisi (#7, 14-13) 93-86. Varese maintains the 5th position in Italian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Varese will need more victories to improve their 16-11 record. In the team's last game Johnson had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He turned to be Varese's top player in his first season with the team. Jaron Johnson averages this season 15.6ppg and 5.1rpg. Second best performed player last round was Ike Iroegbu (188-PG-1995) of Treviso. He is Nigerian guard in his first season at Treviso. In the last game Iroegbu recorded impressive 25 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course he led Treviso to another comfortable win 96-82 over slightly higher-ranked Pesaro (#10, 11-15) being unquestionably team leader. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. But Treviso managed to improve slightly their position in standings taking 11th place. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 11-16 record. Iroegbu is a newcomer at Treviso and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.1ppg (#7). Third place about best performers goes to Shavon Shields (201-SF-1994) of league's second-best Milano. Shields scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was a key player of Milano, leading his team to a 88-76 win against the lower-ranked Napoli (#15, 9-18). Milano needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 20 victories and 7 lost games. Shields has a very solid season. In 8 games in Italy he scored 8.5ppg. He also has 4.1rpg and FGP: 54.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Trevor Thompson (210-C-1994) of Scafati - 15 points and 17 rebounds 5. Derek Willis (206-PF-1995) of Venezia - 18 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Markel Brown (191-SG-1992) of Varese - 24 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Adrian Banks (191-SG-1986) of Treviso - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Thomas Wimbush (201-F-1993) of Napoli - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Troy Caupain (193-PG-1995) of Brescia - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Tornike Shengelia (206-PF-1991) of Virtus BO - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Japanese B1 League round 55 best performance: Isaiah Hicks - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old player was the main contributor (42 points, nine rebounds and two assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Toyama G. (#7, 12-42) 105-94. San-en NP maintains the 6th position in their group in Japanese B1 League. San-en NP is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 20-33 record. Hicks turned to be San-en NP's top player in his first season with the team. Isaiah Hicks averages this season 16.0ppg and 7.1rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Ryan Kelly (211-PF-1991) of Hitachi SRT. Kelly had a very good evening with 31 points and 9 rebounds. Bad luck as Hitachi SRT lost that game 71-77 to slightly higher-ranked Shinshu BW (#3, 25-28). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in Central. Hitachi SRT still maintains its place in the top 4 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 25-29 record. Kelly is one of the most experienced players at Hitachi SRT and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Perrin Buford (198-F-1994, agency: Pensack Sports) of league's top team Shimane SM. Buford showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, ten rebounds and seven assists in the last round. He was a key player of Shimane SM, leading his team to a 93-83 win against #4 ranked Nagoya DD. Shimane SM confirms their top position in West. Buford has a great season in Japan. After 53 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.0ppg (best scorer) and assists with 7.8apg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Steve Zack (211-C-1992) of Akita NH - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Dwayne Evans (201-F-1992) of Hiroshima D. - 19 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Sebastian Saiz (205-PF-1994) of Alvark Tokyo - 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Kyle O'Quinn (206-C-1990) of San-en NP - 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Charles Jackson (208-C-1993) of Yokohama BC - 18 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Michael Young (206-F/C-1994) of Kawasaki BT - 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Seiya Ando (184-G-1992) of Shimane SM - 37 points and 3 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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| Josh Lee transfers to Denver - by Eurobasket News | |
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Denver University added to their roster guard Josh Lee (6'3''-185lbs). Canton (MS) native moved there from Itawamba Community College (NJCAA) where he spent his freshman year. |
| Ahamad Bynum will continue his college career at Trinity Valley - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Bynum has played high school basketball at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, IL, which he graduated in 2021. Among many awards he was voted to Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Nominee in 2018. His team won Chicago Public League title in 2020. Blue Demons made it to the Illinois Class 4A Championship Sectional Semifinals in 2020. He was also selected to Chicago Sun-Times All-Area Team, MaxPreps Junior All-America First Honorable Mention, News-Gazette Illinois All-State First Team, Associated Press Illinois Class 4A All-State Second Team and Chicago Sun-Times All-City First Team in 2020. |
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| Superliga Round 3 of Semifinals. Wins for Ylli and Prishtina - by Eurobasket News |
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Peja - Ylli 104-107 Ylli made 27-of-28 charity shots (96.4 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. Ylli players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Peja was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Croatian forward Henrik Sirko (199-1993) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). American point guard Wes Washpun (185-1993, college: UNI) helped adding 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was American point guard Larry Thomas (188-1993, college: BSC) with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) scored 23 points and 4 assists. Five Ylli and four Peja players scored in double figures. Peja's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Peja: J.Tate 23+2reb+4ast, L.Thomas 20+6reb+7ast, D.Joseph 12+3reb, Q.Arianit 10+4reb+3ast, S.Fatlind 8, A.Veseli 8+3reb Ylli: H.Sirko 22+10reb+2ast, W.Washpun 19+5reb+5ast, G.Morina 17+3reb+3ast, M.Armstead 12+2reb+3ast, B.Ahmed 11+2reb+1ast, R.Davis 10+1reb+3ast Prishtina - Trepca 87-71 27 personal fouls committed by Trepca helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for forward Both Gach (201-1999, college: Utah) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Point guard Derrick Wilson (185-1992, college: Marquette) contributed with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Prishtina players scored in double figures. Forward Jamel Artis (201-1993, college: Pittsburgh) answered with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Will Daniels (202-1986, college: URI) added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Trepca. Top scorers: Trepca: J.Artis 23+8reb+1ast, W.Daniels 13+8reb+2ast, D.Hajrizi 10+6reb+1ast, M.Tmusic 8+2reb+1ast, E.Kastrati 6+5reb+2ast, M.Malaj 4+1reb+2ast Prishtina: B.Gach 23+5reb+1ast, D.Wilson 16+7reb+4ast, D.Thomas 15+5reb+1ast, D.Berisha 11+6reb+5ast, J.Palokaj 8+5reb+3ast, N.Grimes 8+8reb |
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| LBL Round 1 of Semi-Finals. BK Ogre and VEF Riga victorious - by Eurobasket News |
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Ventspils - BK Ogre 76-79 Point guard Ugis Pinete (194-1991) stepped up and scored 16 points and 5 assists for the winners and Rihards Zebergs (192-1992) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four BK Ogre players scored in double figures. BK Ogre's coach Uldis Svede used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Puerto Rican point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Arturs Ausejs (192-1990) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Top scorers: BK Ogre: U.Pinete 16+3reb+5ast, R.Zebergs 13+5reb+3ast, K.Apsitis 11+3reb, G.Talton 10+5reb+3ast, R.Magone 9+2reb+1ast, K.Dargais 8+7reb+3ast Ventspils: A.Ausejs 18+3reb+4ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 11+11reb+4ast, M.Kulackovskis 9+2reb, K.Mediss 8+2reb+2ast, E.Wembi 8+5reb+2ast, G.Sipolins 8+3reb+1ast VEF Riga - Liepaja 79-64 Swedish guard Elijah Clarance (194-1998, college: Illinois St.) nailed 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Anrijs Miska (208-2000) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four VEF Riga players scored in double figures. The former international center Karlis Silins (209-1997, college: FAU) came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and the former international point guard Renars Birkans (186-1997) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for Liepaja in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: VEF Riga: E.Clarance 20+5reb+5ast, A.Miska 16+8reb+2ast, K.Zoriks 15+1reb+3ast, N.Brooks 11+9reb+1ast, A.Ate 6+1reb+1ast, G.Cosey 4+4reb+5ast Liepaja: K.Silins 18+9reb+1ast, R.Birkans 11+5reb+9ast, V.Ricards 9+2reb+1ast, A.Helmanis 8+4reb, K.Miglinieks 7+5reb+4ast, K.Zunda 5+3reb+1ast |
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Kandava - Jelgava 78-81 26 personal fouls committed by Kandava helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for guard Uldis Feldmanis (198-1996) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Point guard Kristaps Plavnieks (183-1995) contributed with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Jelgava players scored in double figures. Guard Arturs Grinbergs (190-1996) answered with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and center Arvis Savcenko (198-1991) added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Kandava. Kandava's coach Edgars Priede rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Kandava: A.Grinbergs 17+5reb+5ast, G.Strakis 14+4reb+2ast, A.Savcenko 10+10reb+3ast, K.Berzins 9+4reb, M.Saulitis 8+4reb+5ast, K.Gotfrids 7 Jelgava: U.Feldmanis 24+5reb+1ast, K.Plavnieks 12+6reb+6ast, A.Ginters 11+4reb+4ast, A.Senkans 11+4reb+1ast, M.Steinbergs 8+4reb, J.Berzins 7+3reb+1ast |
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| LKL Round 28: Lietkabelis beat Juventus by two after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 28 in the LKL took place in Utena. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Juventus (16-12) to fourth ranked Lietkabelis (18-10) 93-91 in the game for the fourth place. Lietkabelis forced 19 Juventus turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jamel Morris (193-1992, college: Fairmont St.) who helped to win the game recording 24 points. Estonian point guard Kristian Kullamaee (194-1999) contributed with 20 points for the winners. The former international guard Martynas Gecevicius (193-1988) replied with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Juventus. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lietkabelis maintains fourth position with 18-10 record. Juventus at the other side keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Lietkabelis are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Prienai (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Juventus will play against Nevezis (#8) in Kedainiai and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. LKL top team - Zalgiris (24-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked P.Zvaigzdes (7-21) in Pasvalys 88-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of P.Zvaigzdes. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international Edgaras Ulanovas (199-1992) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and Laurynas Birutis who added 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side guard Evaldas Saulys (191-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 16 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. Zalgiris have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-4 record. P.Zvaigzdes at the other side keeps the tenth place with 21 games lost. Zalgiris will play against Wolves (#3) in Vilnius in the next round, which may be the game of the day. P.Zvaigzdes will play at home against Neptunas (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Eleventh-ranked Gargzdu (6-22) was very close to win a game against sixth ranked Jonava (15-13) on Tuesday. Jonava managed to secure only two-point victory 67-65. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by Jeff Garrett who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Even 26 points by Josh Newkirk did not help to save the game for Gargzdu. Jonava maintains sixth position with 15-13 record. Newly promoted Gargzdu keeps the eleventh place with 22 games lost. Jonava will meet at home league's second-placed Rytas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Gargzdu will play against Siauliai (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Other games in round 28 were not that significant. Nevezis was beaten by Neptunas on the road 97-91. Wolves destroyed Prienai on its own court 94-58. Siauliai was outscored by Rytas in Vilnius 109-84. The most impressive performance of 28th round was 10 points and 10 assists by Elvar Fridriksson of Rytas. Jonava - Gargzdu 67-65 Eleventh-ranked Gargzdu (6-22) was very close to win a game against sixth ranked Jonava (15-13) on Tuesday. Jonava managed to secure only two-point victory 67-65. However their fans expected much easier game. Jonava looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American forward Jeff Garrett (201-1994, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and the former international swingman Edvinas Seskus (196-1995, agency: BIG) supported him with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Jonava players scored in double figures. Even 26 points by American point guard Josh Newkirk (185-1994, college: Indiana) did not help to save the game for Gargzdu. Giedrius Staniulis (206-1991) added 14 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Jonava maintains sixth position with 15-13 record. Newly promoted Gargzdu keeps the eleventh place with 22 games lost. Jonava will meet at home league's second-placed Rytas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Gargzdu will play against Siauliai (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Jonava: J.Garrett 17+10reb+1ast, E.Seskus 12+6reb+4ast, M.Laksa 12+1reb+2ast, G.Watson Jr. 11+3reb+5ast, A.Majauskas 6+1reb, D.Bickauskis 5+1reb+2ast Gargzdu: J.Newkirk 26+2reb+3ast, G.Staniulis 14+8reb+1ast, J.Washington 9+8reb+2ast, A.Urbonas 7+4reb+5ast, E.Jonkus 4+2reb+1ast, S.Beniusis 2+6reb Neptunas - Nevezis 97-91 Everything could happen in Klaipeda at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Neptunas and 8th ranked Nevezis had identical 12-15 record. This time Neptunas used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Kedainiai 97-91 on Tuesday night. Neptunas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by the former international guard Zygimantas Janavicius (193-1989, agency: Interperformances) who scored that evening 19 points and 8 assists and swingman Matas Jogela (201-1998) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Even 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by Latvian guard Arturs Zagars (190-2000) did not help to save the game for Nevezis. American guard Brad Davison (193-1999, college: Wisconsin) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Neptunas maintains seventh position with 13-15 record. Nevezis lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost. Neptunas will meet P.Zvaigzdes (#10) in the next round. Nevezis will play against Juventus and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Neptunas: M.Jogela 19+5reb+1ast, Z.Janavicius 19+4reb+8ast, M.Girdziunas 15+3ast, P.Oskaras 12+8reb+3ast, D.Gailius 11+1reb+4ast, R.Gustys 10+7reb+3ast Nevezis: D.Lavrinovicius 19+2reb+2ast, A.Zagars 16+6reb+9ast, B.Davison 16+5reb+5ast, D.Freeman 12+7reb+2ast, T.Lambrecht 11+5reb+2ast, D.Darryl 8+1ast Wolves - Prienai 94-58 Very expected game when 12th ranked Prienai (4-24) was smashed by third ranked Wolves (20-8) in Vilnius 94-58 on Wednesday. Wolves dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Prienai's 30. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American guard Ahmad Caver (188-1996, college: ODU) who scored that evening 17 points and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the former international power forward Regimantas Miniotas (208-1996) supported him with 16 points. Five Wolves players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 13 rebounds by Justinas Jogminas (197-1997) did not help to save the game for Prienai. The former international forward Darius Tarvydas (199-1991) added 14 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wolves have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Wolves maintains third position with 20-8 record having four points less than leader Zalgiris. Loser Prienai stay dead last with 24 lost games. Wolves will meet league's leader Zalgiris in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Prienai will play against Lietkabelis (#4) in Panevezys and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Wolves: A.Caver 17+2reb+7ast, R.Miniotas 16+4reb+1ast, A.Berucka 14+2reb+1ast, E.Zukauskas 12+5reb, M.Lukauskis 12+2reb+2ast, M.Delia 8+4reb+1ast Prienai: D.Tarvydas 14+4reb+1ast, J.Jogminas 9+13reb, D.Vilys 8+1reb+1ast, D.Domarkas 7+2reb+2ast, K.Anderson 6+2reb+4ast, K.Giedraitis 5+1reb Juventus - Lietkabelis 91-93 The most exciting game of round 28 in the LKL took place in Utena. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Juventus (16-12) to fourth ranked Lietkabelis (18-10) 93-91 in the game for the fourth place. Lietkabelis forced 19 Juventus turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jamel Morris (193-1992, college: Fairmont St.) who helped to win the game recording 24 points. Estonian point guard Kristian Kullamaee (194-1999) contributed with 20 points for the winners. The former international guard Martynas Gecevicius (193-1988) replied with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Jon Davis (190-1996, college: Charlotte) added 14 points and 6 assists in the effort for Juventus. Four Juventus players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lietkabelis maintains fourth position with 18-10 record. Juventus at the other side keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Lietkabelis are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Prienai (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Juventus will play against Nevezis (#8) in Kedainiai and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Lietkabelis: J.Morris 24+1reb+1ast, K.Kullamaee 20+2reb+3ast, V.Lipkevicius 12+1reb+3ast, M.Paulius 8+2reb, Z.Sakic 7+2reb+4ast, J.Randell 7+4reb+6ast Juventus: M.Gecevicius 19+5reb+4ast, R.Lynch 14+5reb, J.Davis 14+1reb+6ast, B.Brown 11+4ast, D.Romancenko 8+2reb+1ast, Z.Skucas 6+3reb+3ast P.Zvaigzdes - Zalgiris 61-88 LKL top team - Zalgiris (24-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked P.Zvaigzdes (7-21) in Pasvalys 88-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of P.Zvaigzdes. Zalgiris dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to P.Zvaigzdes' 28. They outrebounded P.Zvaigzdes 44-25 including a 34-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Zalgiris players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international Edgaras Ulanovas (199-1992) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and the former international center Laurynas Birutis (213-1997) who added 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Zalgiris players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Evaldas Saulys (191-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 16 points and Ukrainian forward Artem Kovalov (208-1997) scored 13 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. Zalgiris have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-4 record. P.Zvaigzdes at the other side keeps the tenth place with 21 games lost. Zalgiris will play against Wolves (#3) in Vilnius in the next round, which may be the game of the day. P.Zvaigzdes will play at home against Neptunas (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Zalgiris: E.Ulanovas 20+5reb+1ast, L.Birutis 15+7reb, A.Polonara 15+5reb+1ast, K.Hayes 12+8reb, I.Brazdeikis 11+8reb+3ast, A.Butkevicius 5+1reb+2ast P.Zvaigzdes: E.Saulys 16+4reb+1ast, A.Kovalov 13+6reb+2ast, J.Jucikas 8+4reb+3ast, R.Kuksiks 6+1reb+1ast, M.Pacevicius 6+6reb, I.Vaitkus 6+1reb+2ast Rytas - Siauliai 109-84 Very predictable result when second ranked Rytas (22-6) rolled over 9th ranked Siauliai (11-17) in Vilnius 109-84 on Thursday. Rytas shot 61.5 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Siauliai's players. The winners were led by American guard Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) who scored that evening 18 points and Icelandic point guard Elvar Fridriksson (182-1994, college: Barry) supported him with 10 points and 10 assists. Five Rytas players scored in double figures. Even 11 points and 6 assists by American point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Siauliai. Power forward Arminas Urbutis (206-1986, college: Hofstra, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points (made all of his seven free throws) for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 22-6 record having just two points less than leader Zalgiris. Siauliai lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 17 games lost. Rytas will meet Jonava (#6) on the road in the next round. Siauliai will play against Gargzdu in Gargzdai and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Rytas: M.Foster 18+4reb+2ast, J.Echenique 15+5reb, G.Radzevicius 13+4reb+2ast, M.Normantas 12+3reb+5ast, G.Masiulis 12, E.Kairys 12+1reb Siauliai: A.Urbutis 13+4reb+1ast, A.Jackson 11+2reb+6ast, D.Paulius 10+2reb+1ast, B.Daniel 9+5reb, D.Sabeckis 9+4reb+3ast, J.Zohore 9+6reb |
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| Ledbetter's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds, while his team edged out Tijuana (10-12) 96-94. Mazatlan maintains the 6th position in Mexican league. Mazatlan is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 10-12 record. In the team's last game Ledbetter had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Mazatlan, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Jeff Ledbetter averages this season 9.1ppg and 4.8apg. Second best performed player last round was Jimmy Whitt (190-G-1997, agency: Interperformances) of Obregon. He is American guard in his first season at Obregon. In the last game Whitt recorded impressive double-double of 27 points and 10 assists. Bad luck as Obregon was edged by the higher-ranked Guaymas (#5, 10-12) 114-111. Obregon are still at the very bottom. 16 lost games are too many comparing to just six victories Obregon managed to get this year. Whitt is one of the most experienced players at Obregon and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 23.3ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 5.8rpg and 3.5apg. Third place about best performers goes to guard Teyvion Kirk (193-G-1999) of Culiacan (#3). Kirk scored 29 points and grabbed six rebounds. Despite Kirk's great performance Culiacan lost 74-87 to #1 ranked Hermosillo. 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 Culiacan needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 12 victories and 10 lost games. Kirk has a very solid season. In 22 games in Mexico he scored 15.5ppg. He also has 4.6rpg and FGP: 53.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Tony Farmer (201-F-1994) of Obregon - 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Dylan Smith (196-SG-1997) of Guaymas - 34 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Kwame Alexander (201-F/C-1990) of Los Mochis - 24 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Anthony Young (200-PF-1989) of Tijuana - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Shamorie Ponds (185-G-1998) of Astros - 18 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Johnny Hughes III (203-F-1997) of Culiacan - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Spencer Williams (188-G-1995) of Tijuana - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Prva B Round 25: Pljevlja lose to Balkanski Ris - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Pljevlja (19-3) recorded its third loss in Plav on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by seventh ranked Balkanski Ris (14-9) 81-58. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Pljevlja. Balkanski Ris forced 20 Pljevlja turnovers and outrebounded them 47-33 including 35 on the defensive glass. American guard Holden Redparth (196-1997, college: FMU) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. His fellow American import guard Mike Guillory (188-1998, college: Bakersfield) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Alex Holcombe (206, college: DBU) produced 14 points and 7 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 Balkanski Ris maintains seventh place with 14-9 record. Pljevlja at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Bottom-ranked Rudar managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of eleven consecutive losses. This time they edged eleventh-ranked Zeta in Pljevlja 103-100. Worth to mention a great performance of Vucko Markovic (-2000) who helped to win the game recording 49 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Andrija Starcevic contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Drazen Radicevic (198-1989) answered with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 13 rebounds for Zeta. Rudar maintains thirteenth place with 2-21 record. Zeta lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 18 games lost. The game in was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Montenegro (16-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Lim (15-7). Lim managed to secure a 4-point victory 75-71 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Montenegro. Matija Babovic stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Lim's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Nikola Bojicic responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Lim have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Lim maintains sixth place with 15-7 record. Loser Montenegro keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. In the last game of round 25 Podgorica 2 crushed Sedmica in a road game 91-53.
Balkanski Ris - Pljevlja 81-58 Top ranked Pljevlja (19-3) recorded its third loss in Plav on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by seventh ranked Balkanski Ris (14-9) 81-58. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Pljevlja. Balkanski Ris forced 20 Pljevlja turnovers and outrebounded them 47-33 including 35 on the defensive glass. American guard Holden Redparth (196-1997, college: FMU) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. His fellow American import guard Mike Guillory (188-1998, college: Bakersfield) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Balkanski Ris players scored in double figures. American forward Alex Holcombe (206, college: DBU) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and Matija Dragutinovic (-2004) added 16 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Balkanski Ris maintains seventh place with 14-9 record. Pljevlja at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Top scorers: Balkanski Ris: H.Redparth 23+15reb+4ast, M.Guillory 20+7reb+4ast, B.Ognjen 13+2reb+2ast, I.Zejak 12+10reb+3ast, N.Vemic 4+9reb+3ast, B.Daris 3+3reb Pljevlja: D.Matija 16+2reb+1ast, A.Holcombe 14+7reb+1ast, P.Lazar 8+7reb, Z.Igor 5+2reb, J.Janko 5+4reb+9ast, B.Pavle 4+2ast Rudar - Zeta 103-100 Bottom-ranked Rudar managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of eleven consecutive losses. This time they edged eleventh-ranked Zeta in Pljevlja 103-100. Worth to mention a great performance of Vucko Markovic (-2000) who helped to win the game recording 49 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Andrija Starcevic contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Drazen Radicevic (198-1989) answered with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 13 rebounds and Djordjije Tatar (-2002) added 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Zeta. Four Rudar and five Zeta players scored in double figures. Rudar maintains thirteenth place with 2-21 record. Zeta lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 18 games lost. Top scorers: Rudar: M.Vucko 49+9reb+7ast, S.Andrija 18+8reb+6ast, T.Sinisa 16+7reb+3ast, P.Janko 15+9reb+1ast, T.Stefan 3+5reb+1ast, K.Igor 2+2reb Zeta: R.Drazen 32+13reb+2ast, T.Djordjije 25+14reb+4ast, P.Vuk 19+9reb+3ast, V.Danilo 14+5reb+6ast, D.Marko 10+2reb+2ast, D.Danilo 0 Sedmica - Podgorica 2 53-91 There was no surprise when 12th ranked Sedmica (3-21) was crushed at home by fifth ranked Podgorica 2 (17-6) 91-53 on Wednesday. Podgorica 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sedmica's 32. Podgorica 2 forced 26 Sedmica turnovers and outrebounded them 51-38 including 17 on the offensive glass. Forward Filip Boskovic (203-2004) stepped up and scored 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and forward Marko Radunovic (198-2006) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Nemanja Scekic (-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Italian Zoran Radonjic (-1999) scored 11 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Podgorica 2 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Kotor. Loser Sedmica keeps the twelfth position with 21 games lost. Top scorers: Podgorica 2: R.Marko 12+7reb+1ast, B.Filip 12+9reb+1ast, S.Andrija 11+2reb, S.Petar 10+3reb+2ast, R.Nikola 9+3reb+4ast, B.Milorad 8+1reb+3ast Sedmica: S.Nemanja 14+11reb+1ast, R.Zoran 11+4reb+3ast, V.Petar 6+3reb+1ast, P.Jokic 6+2reb, S.Djukic 5+8reb+3ast, M.Vlado 4+4reb+1ast Lim - Montenegro 75-71 The game in was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Montenegro (16-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Lim (15-7). Lim managed to secure a 4-point victory 75-71 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Montenegro. Matija Babovic stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and Stefan Joksimovic chipped in 8 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Four Lim players scored in double figures. Lim's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side center Nikola Bojicic (198-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Uros Music scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Lim have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Lim maintains sixth place with 15-7 record. Loser Montenegro keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Top scorers: Lim: B.Matija 22+6reb, S.Mihailo 11+2reb, J.Danilo 10+6reb+1ast, S.Vojislav 10, N.Mustafa 10+4reb, J.Stefan 8+6reb+4ast Montenegro: N.Bojicic 16+11reb+3ast, V.Dusan 12+4reb+1ast, S.Mitar 9+1reb+2ast, B.Lazar 9+3reb, M.Uros 9+5reb+6ast, A.Mustafa 6+8reb |
| Bulatovic re-signs at Inter Bratislava - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at KK Podgorica Bemax in Montenegrin Erste Liga where in four games he averaged 3.0ppg, 1.5rpg and 3.3apg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at KK ABS Primorje 1945 Herceg Novi in Montenegrin Erste Liga. In 16 games he had 5.0ppg, 2.6rpg, 5.9apg and 1.1spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. He has played previously professionally also in Montenegro (Gorstak, SC Derby and Teodo) and Slovakia (Handlova and Spisski Rytieri). Bulatovic won Slovakian League championship title in 2013, 2014 and 2019 and made it to the cup final in 2018 and 2019. |
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| DEX-H Round 29: FUS Rabat is defeated by AS Sale - 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 FUS Rabat (17-5) on the court of fourth ranked AS Sale on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by AS Sale 66-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of FUS Rabat. Defending champion (14-6) moved-up to third place. FUS Rabat at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Very important is a road loss of second ranked MTB (16-7) against seventh ranked KACM (11-10) on Thursday night. Visiting MTB was defeated by KACM in a tough game in Marrakech 84-88. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of MTB. KACM maintains seventh place with 11-10 record. MTB at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. An interesting game took place in Larache where higher ranked FAR Rabat (13-8) was upset on the court of eleventh ranked Larache (6-15) 75-71 on Thursday. Larache maintains eleventh place with 6-15 record. Loser FAR Rabat keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. In the last game of round 29 RCA Casabl. destroyed OCY on the opponent's court 88-57.
AS Sale - FUS Rabat 66-63 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked FUS Rabat (17-5) on the court of fourth ranked AS Sale on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by AS Sale 66-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of FUS Rabat. Defending champion (14-6) moved-up to third place. FUS Rabat at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. KACM - MTB 88-84 Very important is a road loss of second ranked MTB (16-7) against seventh ranked KACM (11-10) on Thursday night. Visiting MTB was defeated by KACM in a tough game in Marrakech 84-88. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of MTB. KACM maintains seventh place with 11-10 record. MTB at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Larache - FAR Rabat 75-71 An interesting game took place in Larache where higher ranked FAR Rabat (13-8) was upset on the court of eleventh ranked Larache (6-15) 75-71 on Thursday. Larache maintains eleventh place with 6-15 record. Loser FAR Rabat keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. OCY - RCA Casabl. 57-88 Very expected game in Yusufiya where 12th ranked OCY (1-19) was crushed by eighth ranked RCA Casabl. (11-12) 88-57 on Thursday. RCA Casabl. maintains eighth place with 11-12 record. OCY lost seventeenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth position with 19 games lost. |
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| Malik Edwards will continue his college career at Niagara - by Eurobasket News |
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Niagara University tabbed 6-2 guard Malik Edwards. Drexel Hill (PA) native played for the last two years at William Penn University (NAIA). In 32 games he averaged impressive 16.4ppg, 3.5rpg and 2.2apg last season. Edwards helped his team make it to the NAIA Sweet 16 and he was also voted to All-Heart of America Athletic Conference First Team and NAIA All-American Second Team this year. His team won HAAC Regular Season Championship in 2022 and 2023. Statesmen also also won HAAC Tournament in two consecutive years: 2022 and 2023. He has played high school basketball at Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast in Drexel Hill, PA, which he graduated in 2021. He was also selected to Pennsylvania Class 4A All-State First Team and All-Philadelphia Catholic League First Team that year. Niagara University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Luke Bumbalough Kwane Marble_II Randy Tucker Malik Edwards (via @VerbalCommits) |
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| Young scores 32, Hawks beat Celtics 130-122 to close to 2-1 - by Eurobasket News |
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Trae Young (6'1''-PG-1998, college: Oklahoma) never lost confidence in himself, even after a run of dismal playoff performances. Finally, he looked like that charismatic point guard who carried the Atlanta Hawks to the Eastern Conference final two years ago. Young scored 32 points in his best playoff game since 2021 and the Atlanta Hawks gave themselves a glimmer of hope, beating the Boston Celtics 130-122 Friday night to close the gap to 2-1 in the opening-round series. Young hit a step-back 3-pointer from the corner with 2:21 left and knocked down another huge basket on a floater in the lane with 45 seconds remaining after Jaylen Brown (6'6''-G/F-1996, college: California) missed a 3-pointer that would've tied it for the Celtics. The seventh-seeded Hawks will try to even the series against the second-seeded Celtics in Game 4 on Sunday night at State Farm Arena. 'I knew I could play like this,' Young said. 'I wasn't worried.' Maybe not, but much of the A-T-L was sure doubting if he was truly a franchise player. Young washed out in an opening-round loss to Miami a year ago, averaging just 15.4 points a game while recording more turnovers (31) than assists (30). He wasn't much better during the first two games in Boston, connecting on 14 of 40 shots. But, working in perfect sync with fellow guard Dejounte Murray (6'4''-G-1996, college: Washington), Young knocked down 12 of 22 attempts, dished out nine assists and grabbed six rebounds, while committing only four turnovers. 'The guards are supposed to be in control of the game,' Young said. 'We consider ourselves two pretty good guards.' They sure played the part in this one. Murray had another big game for the Hawks with 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1:40 remaining that helped Atlanta protect its lead. He added six rebounds and five assists. 'They were talking to each other, figuring out what the other was thinking and playing off each other,' Hawks coach Quin Snyder said of his starting backcourt. 'At one point, I just told myself to be quiet and let them do it.' The duo was really at its best when it counted most. Young scored 15 points in the fourth quarter and Murray chipped in with 7, accounting for 22 of Atlanta's 30 points in the period. They were the first Hawks teammates to each have at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in a playoff game since Lenny Wilkens and Bill Bridges in 1966, when the franchise still called St. Louis home. Jayson Tatum (6'8''-F/G-1998, college: Duke) scored 29 points to lead Boston, which was barely challenged in the first two games of the series. 'We knew it wasn't to be easy,' said Marcus Smart (6'4''-G-1994, college: OK State), who added 24 points for the Celtics. In Boston, the Celtics pushed out to big leads and cruised to a pair of 13-point victories. In Atlanta, the Hawks finally put up a fight. With Derrick White forced to the bench in the early going with two quick fouls, the Hawks took advantage of a chink in the Boston defense to get things rolling. Atlanta knocked down 30 of 46 shots (65.2%) in the first half. Smart said that's where the Celtics essentially lost the game, allowing the Hawks to gain some much-needed confidence. 'You get that extra boost when you're back home," he said. "We've just got to do a better job of making things tough on them.' Pumped up by a standing-room-only crowd, the Hawks built a 14-point lead - their biggest of the series - late in the first half. But the Celtics responded with eight straight points and went to the locker room down 74-67. It was Atlanta' first victory over Boston this season. The Hawks dropped all three regular-season meetings. Courtesy of: cbssports.com |
| Knicks romp past Cavaliers 99-79, take 2-1 series lead - by Eurobasket News |
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Back when the NBA playoffs were always part of the springtime schedule at Madison Square Garden, this is what they looked like. Tough to score. Even a little tough to watch. And on Friday night, the fans loved it. Jalen Brunson (6'1''-G-1996, college: Villanova) scored 21 points, RJ Barrett Jr. (6'6''-F/G-2000, college: Duke) broke out of a slump with 19 and the New York Knicks held the Cleveland Cavaliers to the lowest point total in the NBA this season, rolling to a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series with a 99-79 victory. The Knicks emphatically bounced back from a loss in Game 2 and moved halfway to their first series victory since 2013. They led by 27 points in the fourth quarter, when a sold-out crowd of 19,812 was so loud there was little chance of hearing much of what the public address announcer was saying - especially as seldom-used veteran Derrick Rose (6'3''-PG-1988, college: Memphis) was checking into the game to a huge ovation. 'It was what I expected for sure,' Knicks All-Star Julius Randle (6'9''-F/C-1994, college: Kentucky) said. 'A lot of, lot of energy and we were able to feed off it, so I love it.' Josh Hart (6'5''-G-1995, college: Villanova) added 13 points for the fifth-seeded Knicks, who host Game 4 on Sunday. They became the first team to allow fewer than 80 points during the regular season or postseason. Donovan Mitchell (6'3''-G-1996, college: Louisville) scored 22 points for the Cavaliers, who never gave themselves a chance with their most inept offensive performance of the season, rattled perhaps by the Knicks on the court and the fans surrounding it. 'Not being able to make shots definitely hurts as well, but it's one of those things where we'll be good,' Mitchell said. 'Like, kind of breathe and relax and calm down.' Darius Garland, who scored 32 points in Game 2, managed just 10 on 4-for-21 shooting. Caris LeVert (6'7''-G-1994, college: Michigan), moved into the starting lineup after scoring 24 in that 107-90 victory, missed all six shots in the first half before coming on late for 17 points. Barrett was 6 for 25 in the first two games but his shot was falling and he aggressively drove to the basket to get himself going. Plus, some of the Cavs' 21 turnovers sent Barrett and the Knicks off to easy transition baskets. It was just the second time the playoffs came to Madison Square Garden in the last 10 years and it looked like something played by the beloved 1990s Knicks, who had the Garden rocking deep in many springs with their rugged brand of basketball. 'As a basketball player you kind of grow up thinking about moments like these,' Barrett said. 'It was electric in there and happy we get to come back Sunday.' Bodies crashed to the floor or into each other, and once in a while the ball went into the basket. The Cavs had 13 baskets and 12 turnovers at halftime, when the Knicks' 4-for-19 shooting from behind the arc looked practically hot compared to the Cavs' 2-for-19 effort. The teams combined to miss 20 of 23 3-pointers in a first quarter that ended tied at 17, and Garland (0 for 8) and Randle (0 for 5) couldn't hit from anywhere. The Cavs' worst previous effort this season was also against the Knicks, 81 points on Dec. 4. 'It was nasty, like a lot of games have been with them this season,' LeVert said. The Knicks ran off six straight points in the second to open a 38-27 lead when Brunson stole the ball from Mitchell and dunked it, then got the final five of the half on a 3-pointer by Immanuel Quickley (6'5''-PG-1999, college: Kentucky) and another dunk off a Mitchell turnover, this one by Barrett, to make it 45-32. The offenses got going in the third quarter, with both teams shooting above 50% and LeVert scoring 11 points. The Cavs got within single digits before the Knicks closed the period on an 8-0 run to take a 72-55 lead. It was a rough first playoff game back home for Mitchell, who was born in Elmsford, New York, not far from where the Knicks practice, and thought he might be a Knick last summer before Utah instead traded him to Cleveland. He said he cut off communication with some friends who were Knicks fans and left some group chats so there would be no distractions. Usually warmly received in the arena, the fans even turned on the All-Star guard, loudly chanting 'airball! airball!' when he was well off on a 3-pointer in the second quarter. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat T-wolves for 3-0 lead - by Eurobasket News |
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Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995) and the Denver Nuggets delivered the type of disciplined performance that's a prerequisite for lasting a long time in the NBA playoffs. The Minnesota Timberwolves sure aren't there yet. Jokic had his seventh career triple-double in the playoffs with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists and the Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 120-111 on Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. 'We didn't want to give them life," said Jokic, the two-time reigning NBA MVP who led the league with 29 triple-doubles this season. 'We wanted to be the aggressor. We wanted to punch them first.' Michael Porter Jr. (6'10''-PF-1998, college: Missouri) had 25 points and nine rebounds and Jamal Murray (6'4''-SG-1997, college: Kentucky) added 18 points and nine assists as Denver withstood another dashing game by Minnesota's Anthony Edwards (6'5''-G-2001, college: Georgia) to send a loud crowd of white-shirt-wearing fans home from another frustrating postseason loss. 'Proud of the group," Nuggets coach Mike Malone said. "They handled their business like they're supposed to, like mature teams do.' Edwards scored 36 points to raise his series total to 95, Karl-Anthony Towns (7'0''-F/C-1995, college: Kentucky) had 27 points after totaling only 21 points over the first two games and Rudy Gobert (7'1''-C-1992) had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Wolves, but a defensive lapse here and a rushed 3-pointer there was enough to seal their fate against this Nuggets team finally healthy enough for another run at the NBA finals. 'Our decision-making on offense just kind of let us down,' coach Chris Finch said. Bruce Brown (6'5''-SG-1996, college: Miami, FL) had 12 points to lead Denver's 29-10 edge in bench points, and the Nuggets shot a hard-to-beat 57% from the field. Game 4 is here Sunday. 'No disrespect to the T-wolves, this is about us, but we don't want to go back to Denver,' Malone said. With the Nuggets holding their first 2-0 lead in nine playoff series under Malone, their message from the coach was to keep the throttle on full and not give the underdog Wolves extra confidence. The Western Conference's top team shot like its seeding depended on it and outjumped the Wolves for just about every long rebound. The Nuggets had two 9-0 runs in the first half and started the second quarter by making 12 of their first 16 shots on their way to a 13-point lead. Edwards, who had 41 points in Game 2 for the franchise playoffs record, single-handedly brought the Wolves back with the kind of starburst only players like him are capable of. After a bad pass by Towns was picked off by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (6'5''-G-1993, college: Georgia), Edwards hustled for the block and quickly converted a Euro-step layup on the other end. The Wolves kept up the momentum and cut the lead to 61-55 right before halftime. They were still within six points at the end of the third quarter. The Wolves won their play-in game here a week ago on the backs of Towns and Gobert, the unlikely big-man pairing they created when former Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly bolted for the same job in Minnesota and swung a blockbuster trade for Gobert. The Wolves attacked the basket better than they did in the first two games, and Towns drew Jokic's fourth foul with 5:51 left in the third quarter, but the 7-foot Serb is just too skilled - and too much of a load - to get beat that way. 'The offense looks a little different when 'Joke' isn't out there, but we've been making it work,' Porter said. 'We've just got a lot of dudes who can do a lot of different things.' Courtesy of: espn.com |
| Tempers flare in Nets' 102-97 Game 3 loss to 76ers - by Eurobasket News |
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Joel Embiid (7'0''-C/F-1994, college: Kansas), limping throughout the game and perhaps lucky not to have been ejected for kicking a Nets player in the groin area, blocked a potential tying basket with 8.8 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn 102-97 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. Tyrese Maxey (6'4''-PG-2000, college: Kentucky) made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 44 seconds left for the 76ers, who can sweep their way into the second round with a victory Saturday in Brooklyn. With James Harden (6'5''-SG-1989, college: Arizona St.) having been ejected in the third quarter for another groin shot and Embiid not looking like his usual dominant self, Maxey took over the offense and scored eight straight points, turning a five-point deficit into a 99-96 lead on his three-pointer. Spencer Dinwiddie (6'6''-PG-1993, college: Colorado) made one free throw, then appeared to have a path to the basket for a tying layup before Embiid rose up and swatted it. P.J. Tucker made a free throw to make it 100-97, and the Nets turned it over on their next possession. Maxey scored 25 points and Harden had 21 for the 76ers. Embiid shot just 5 for 13 but had 14 points and 10 rebounds. Mikal Bridges (6'6''-G/F-1996, college: Villanova) scored 26 points and Dinwiddie had 20 for the Nets, who have lost nine straight playoff games and are on the verge of being swept for the second straight year. Cam Johnson scored 17 points. Embiid went to the locker room for treatment after checking out in the first quarter, then was limping multiple times later. The 76ers might've been lucky he was still in the game at that point. Nets fans loudly booed the decision not to eject him for kicking his leg up toward Nicolas Claxton (6'11''-F/C-1999, college: Georgia)'s groin in the first quarter and those not in the arena took to social media to ask why he wasn't, as Golden State's Draymond Green was for stepping on Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis in Game 2 of their series. Green was then suspended by the NBA for Game 3. But the ruling went against the 76ers in the third quarter when Harden, while closely guarded by Royce O'Neale, swung out his arm and struck the swingman, who fell to the court in pain. The Nets raced to a 19-11, riding an emotional boost after Embiid's flagrant foul. But Philadelphia would recover to lead 32-28 after one, extended the lead to 51-40 on Maxey's 3-pointer with 3:52 left in the half and the lead remained 11 at the break. But Bridges got the Nets off to a quick start in the third and Johnson scored 13 points, helping the Nets outscore the 76ers 35-18 in the third to bring an 82-76 edge to the fourth. Courtesy of: yahoo.com |
| Curry Scores 36, Warriors Beat Kings 114-97 Without Green - by Eurobasket News |
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Leading up to Game 3, Steve Kerr shared with Golden State's players his favorite John Wooden quote of all time: 'Be quick, but don't hurry.' He challenged the Warriors to take better shots and be more careful with the ball to limit turnovers, and to rebound - rebound hard and with heart - then the reigning champions went out and dominated missing two of their top defenders, including suspended star Draymond Green. Stephen Curry (6'2''-G-1988, college: Davidson) scored 36 points, Kevon Looney (6'9''-PF-1996, college: UCLA) matched his career high with 20 rebounds to go with nine assists, and Golden State got right back in its first-round playoff series by thumping the Sacramento Kings 114-97 on Thursday night to pull to 2-1. 'We're a team with a lot of pride, we know how to respond when our back's against the wall, we always usually show up,' Looney said. 'I think Draymond knew that. Without him playing he knew how we were going to respond. He knew he could count on us to hold down the fort while he's out. We're excited to get him back next game.' The fiery forward was suspended without pay for stepping on the chest of Domantas Sabonis (6'10''-PF-1996, college: Gonzaga) in the fourth quarter of Monday's Game 2 at Golden 1 Center. The Warriors also were without key defensive stopper Gary Payton II (6'3''-G-1992, college: Oregon St.) after the guard became ill Wednesday. Curry shot 12 for 25 with six 3s while Andrew Wiggins (6'7''-F-1995, college: Kansas) added 20 points and seven rebounds for the Warriors, who never trailed and will now try to even the best-of-seven series in Game 4 on Sunday back on their home court at Chase Center. Sabonis, who grabbed Green's foot during the play in question, was booed at every chance. The big man underwent tests that revealed a bruised sternum but was able to practice Wednesday and cleared to play. He had 14 rebounds by halftime and 16 total to go with 15 points. But Golden State's smothering interior defense led to some spectacular plays on offense - Looney handling the bulk of the load defending Sabonis. 'This is Loon, this is who he is, we've seen it in the playoffs for years now,' Kerr said. De'Aaron Fox (6'4''-G-1997, college: Kentucky) was 5 for 14 in the first half for 12 points but finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for the Kings. Fox scored 62 in the first two games. Jordan Poole (6'4''-SG-1999, college: Michigan) - playing on a tender left ankle - started in Green's place and had 16 points and five rebounds, while the Warriors also counted on contributions from Jonathan Kuminga (6'7''-F-2002, agency: Verus Management), Moses Moody (6'5''-G-2002, college: Arkansas) and Donte DiVincenzo (6'5''-SG-1997, college: Villanova). Looney, who led the NBA in offensive rebounds and played in his 218th straight game, corralled a key board from the offensive glass that led to Curry's 3 to beat the halftime buzzer and make it a double-digit Warriors lead at 53-41. 'Sometimes as a rebounder you can get in a zone just how Steph and them 3-point shooters get in a zone," Looney said. Harrison Barnes added 17 points against his old team for Sacramento, whose fans were told to leave those noisy cowbells at home because they're banned at Chase Center. Warriors fans were raucous in their own right sporting yellow 'Gold Blooded' t-shirts and pounding Thunderstix. 'You have to understand that these guys aren't going to lay down," Barnes said. 'They have a lot of pride. They've won a championship. " NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown, who received a shipment of new Vans sneakers, warned of what might happen if his Kings let down even in the slightest: 'If we're overconfident we're going to get our behinds handed to us because these guys are champions.' Curry and Co. showed it - at least for one game. He told TNT afterward: 'They say Draymond's got a history, so do we.' 'I like the momentum that we created tonight, we just got to take advantage of it," Curry said, crediting his team for 'coming with the right energy to kind of prove that we can create some life for ourselves. Pretty bluntly if we lost this game it's pretty much over.' Courtesy of: nbcbayarea.com |
| Booker has 45 points, Suns top Leonard-less Clippers 129-124 - by Eurobasket News |
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With Kevin Durant (6'9''-SF-1988, college: Texas) drawing defenders, Devin Booker (6'6''-SG-1996, college: Kentucky) found his way to the basket again and again. Booker scored 45 points, Durant added 28 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Kawhi Leonard (6'7''-F-1991, college: SDSU)-less Los Angeles Clippers 129-124 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference playoff series. 'He set the tone, got to the rim, making plays for others, just controlling the whole game,' Durant said of Booker. 'We're going to need him to do that going forward.' Leonard sat out because of a sprained right knee, the same injury that has sidelined fellow star Paul George (6'9''-G/F-1990, college: Fresno St.) since March 21. Leonard was hurt in Game 1, and played through it in Game 2, but afterward his condition didn't improve. 'Those are those trick games, where you think somebody is missing one of their top players and you let off the gas a little bit,' Booker said. 'They played their (rear ends) off tonight. The whole team was prepared for that so we didn't take a step back.' Norman Powell (6'4''-SG-1993, college: UCLA) led the Clippers, scoring a career playoff-high 42 points on 15-of-23 shooting. Russell Westbrook (6'3''-G-1988, college: UCLA) added 30 points and 11 assists. Game 4 is Saturday in Los Angeles. Booker shot 18 for 29 and had seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks while playing a game-high 44 minutes. He scored 38 points in Game 2. 'If it was up to me, I wouldn't have been out those 12 minutes. My body feels good,' Booker said. 'I dedicate my whole entire life to this sport and this game. When you have it going like that on the big stage, there's nothing else you can ask for.' With Leonard watching from the bench, the Clippers kept it close through the first half, when neither team led by more than six. The Clippers got within three on two free throws by Westbrook with 1:44 remaining. After a 6-0 run by the Suns, Powell hit a 3-pointer, got fouled and made the free throw to pull the Clippers to 125-120. Despite the heroics of former UCLA stars Powell and Westbrook, the Clippers sorely missed Leonard's offense. He had 38 points in a Game 1 win at Phoenix and 31 in a loss in Game 2. The Suns pulled away in the third behind Booker. He scored eight points in a 17-8 run to open the period and give Phoenix its first double-digit lead of the game, 71-59. Booker credited Durant on the court for his ability to get to the basket. 'A lot of the buckets I scored, I went to him right after and said, 'You opened that up for me,'' he said. 'I expect the Clippers to make adjustments and it'll be his turn to play.' Suns coach Monty Williams said, 'I feel bad for Kev sometimes because he's an expensive decoy out there. He's standing at the 28-foot hash and the defender is right in his face and that gives Book a number of opportunities to attack the basket.' Westbrook scored seven in a row to cut the Clippers' deficit to 71-66. The Suns answered with eight straight, capped by Durant's vicious one-handed slam, to lead 79-66. They were ahead by seven going into the fourth. Without Leonard, the Clippers counted on Westbrook and he made his presence known from the opening tip, keying a 6-0 run to start the game. The Suns answered with 12 straight points before the Clippers answered with a 14-2 spurt that gave them a 20-14 lead. The Clippers led by one when Durant, Chris Paul and Booker hit consecutive 3-pointers to go up by eight in the second, Phoenix's largest lead of the half. Powell ran off eight straight points to send the Clippers into halftime trailing 54-51. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Malcom Brogdon Wins Sixth Man Of The Year Award - by Eurobasket News |
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Malcolm Brogdon (6'5''-SG-1992, college: Virginia) has been named the 22-23 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Brogdon averaged 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists; among those who played primarily off the bench this season. Brogdon received 60 of 100 first-place votes and 408 points overall from a media panel. Immanuel Quickley was second at 326, getting 34 first-place votes. Bobby Portis had six first-place votes and 97 points. 'This is such an honor. It has definitely been a transition for me, coming from Indiana to Boston,' said Brogdon, who had started every game the past four years in the NBA before embracing his role to come off the bench when he was acquired by the Celtics. 'My last two seasons, they weren't super successful, so for me that was another gut check for me in understanding that maybe I'm not a No. 1 guy but I can be a great No. 2, 3 or 4.' Courtesy of: realgm.com |
| Nick Nurse out as Raptors coach; Ime Udoka to be candidate, sources say - by Eurobasket News |
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The Toronto Raptors parted with coach Nick Nurse on Friday, clearing the way for Ime Udoka to become a serious candidate to replace him, sources told ESPN. Nurse, who coached the Raptors to the franchise's first NBA title in 2019, met with team president Masai Ujiri several times in recent days before the decision was made Friday, sources said. Toronto finished 41-41 this season before losing to the Chicago Bulls in the 9-10 game of the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. "To watch us play this year was not us," Ujiri said at a news conference. "I did not enjoy watching this team play. I think that spoke loud and clear to everything that went on this year. It bothered all of us. "It bothered Coach too, but sometimes we have to make change and we have to move forward." The Raptors blew a 19-point third-quarter lead in the loss to the Bulls, which Ujiri said "summed up what has gone on in this organization." "The feel, the spirit of who we really are, it's been very disappointing for us," Ujiri said. "We want to gain momentum back as a team. Togetherness, culture, all the things we've stood for here, I think we lacked this year." Sources said Nurse had one year and more than $8 million left on his contract. Udoka has a long relationship with Ujiri and is expected to be a prominent part of the Raptors' coaching search, sources said. Udoka was suspended by the Boston Celtics before the start of the 2022-23 season for multiple violations of team rules. He was replaced by Joe Mazzulla, who was given the permanent coaching position in February. The Raptors have several important personnel decisions to make in the offseason, including with free agents Fred VanVleet, Jakob Poeltl and Gary Trent, and whether to extend Pascal Siakam. Nurse leaves Toronto with the 2019 championship, the 2020 NBA Coach of the Year award and a 227-163 (.582) record in five seasons as coach. Nurse will now be a part of the Houston Rockets' coaching search, sources said. The Rockets are progressing toward a second round of interviews, which is expected to include former Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel, Udoka and Nurse, sources said. Former Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego also made a strong impression in his interview, sources said. Courtesy of: espn.com |
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| Duke Brennan transfers to Grand Canyon State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Grand Canyon State University added to their roster forward Duke Brennan (6'10''). Gilbert (AZ) native moved there from Arizona State University where he spent his freshman year. In 36 games he recorded just 2.4ppg and 2.3rpg last season. Sun Devils made it to the Pac-12 Tournament Semifinals this year. Brennan graduated Hillcrest Prep Academy (Phoenix, AZ) in 2022. |
| Mike Green III commits to James Madison University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Green played also at Bryant University in 2019-2021. Green's team ended regular season as a second best place in NEC in 2021. He helped RMU make it to the NEC Tournament Finals and CBI Championship Quarterfinals. Green was also voted to All-NEC Second Team and NABC Division I All-District 15 Second Team. He was named All-NEC Rookie of the Year and he was also selected to NEC All-Rookie Team in 2020. Green's high school career he had spent at Mount St. Michael Academy in Bronx, NY, which he graduated in 2019. |
| Malcolm Flaggs transfers to Grand Canyon State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Grand Canyon State University strengthened their roster with addition of guard Malcolm Flaggs (6'6''). Flaggs originally came from Chandler (AZ), and he is moving here from Arizona State University where he spent his freshman year. He graduated Hillcrest Prep Academy (Phoenix, AZ) in 2022. |
| Chance McMillian commits to Texas Tech - by Eurobasket News | |
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Texas Tech University agreed terms with guard Chance McMillian (6'3''-185lbs). Vallejo (CA) native played for the last three years at Grand Canyon State University. In 35 games he had 10.9ppg, 3.1rpg and 2.2apg last season. McMillian helped his team make it to the WAC Tournament Semifinals in 2022. His team won WAC Regular Season Championship in 2021. Lopes also won WAC Tournament in 2021 and 2023. He graduated Golden State Preparatory School (Napa, CA) in 2020, which he joined from Jesse Bethel High. |
| Trey Bonham commits to Chattanooga - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga signed point guard Trey Bonham (6'0''-169lbs). Mobile (AL) native moved there from University of Florida where he played only for one year. In 28 games he had 6.0ppg, 1.9rpg and 1.1apg. Bonham played also at Virginia Military Institute in 2020-2022. He was named to All-SoCon Third Team in 2022. Bonham helped his team make it to the SoCon Tournament Semifinals and he was also voted to SoCon All-Freshman Team in 2021. Bonham's high school career he had spent at UMS-Wright Prep in Mobile, AL, which he graduated in 2020. He played also for Team Carroll (AL) in AAU. Bonham was named AL.com Coastal Alabama All-Region Player of the Year and he was also selected to Alabama Class 4A All-State First Team that year. |
| Cormac Ryan will continue his college career at University of North Carolina - by Eurobasket News | |||
Ryan played also at Stanford University in 2018-2019. He graduated Milton (MA) High in 2018, which he joined from Collegiate Prep. Ryan was also ranked No. 56 nationally by Scout that year. He helped his team make it to the New England Class A Final. Among many awards he received New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) Class A Player of the Year award in 2017 and 2018. Ryan was also voted to NEPSAC All-New England selection in 2016, 2017 and 2018. He was selected to Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic Boys Basketball Team in two consecutive years: 2017 and 2018. (via @247sportsportal) |
| Kevin Easley Jr. transfers to Coastal - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Easley played also at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2018-2019 and then at Texas Christian University in 2019-2021. He received All-SoCon Freshman of the Year award and he was also voted to All-SoCon Third Team and SoCon All-Freshman Team in 2019. Easley graduated Lawrence North High School (Indianapolis, IN) in 2018. He was four-star prospect by ESPN and ranked as the No. 35 small forward nationally and No. 6 player overall in Indiana that year. Easley was also selected to All-Marion County Team, All-MIC Team, IBCA 'Supreme 15' All-State Team and Team Indiana for the prestigious Indiana-Kentucky All-Star Contest. |
| Emarion Ellis commits to Bradley - by Eurobasket News | |
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Bradley University agreed terms with guard Emarion Ellis (6'5''-200lbs). Davenport (IA) native played for the last two years at Marquette University. His high school career he had spent at Assumption in Davenport, IA, which he graduated in 2021. |
| Errol White will continue his college career at Lamar - by Eurobasket News |
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Lamar University tabbed 6-7 forward Errol White. White comes from Eastern New Mexico University (NCAA Division II) where he played only for one year. In 29 games he averaged 10.6ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.0apg and 1.4spg. He was also voted to All-Lone Star Conference Second Team and LSC All-Defensive Team this year. White played also at Central Georgia Technical College in 2020-2021 and then at Angelina College in 2021-2022. He helped his team make it to the NJCAA D1 Southeast District Semifinals in 2021. White graduated Benjamin Cardozo High School (Bayside, NY) in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Josh Lee transfers to Denver - by Eurobasket News | |
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Denver University added to their roster guard Josh Lee (6'3''-185lbs). Canton (MS) native moved there from Itawamba Community College (NJCAA) where he spent his freshman year. |
| Brayon Freeman commits to Coastal - by Eurobasket News | |
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Coastal Carolina College signed guard Brayon Freeman (6'2''-180lbs). Arlington (VA) native moved there from University of Rhode Island where he spent his sophmore year. In 23 games he had 14.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.8apg and 1.2spg last season. Freeman played also at The George Washington University in 2021-2022. He was named to Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team in 2022. Freeman graduated Huntington-St. Joseph Prep School (Huntington, WV) in 2021, which he joined from Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High. |
| Kario Oquendo will continue his college career at Oregon - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of Oregon inked 23-year old 6-4 guard Kario Oquendo. Titusville (FL) native played for the last two years at University of Georgia. In 27 games he recorded 12.5ppg and 2.3rpg last season. Oquendo played also at Florida Southwestern State College in 2020-2021. Oquendo's team ended regular season as a second best place in Southern Conference in 2021. He helped Georgia make it to the FCSAA Tournament Semifinals and NJCAA D1 South Atlantic District Semifinals. Oquendo was also voted to All-Southern Conference First Team. He was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2020. Oquendo graduated Astronaut High School (Titusville, FL), which he joined from Titusville High. Among many awards he was selected to Pangos All-Southeast Frosh/Soph Camp in Altamonte Springs, FL in 2016. He was voted to first-team All-District 14-6A in 2018. Oquendo received Brevard County Class 5A Player of the Year award in 2019. He was also selected to All-Cape Coast Conference Team in two consecutive years: 2018 and 2019. |
| Mustapha Amzil will continue his college career at N.Mexico - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played also at KTP Basket Kotka in 2016-2017 and then at HBA-Marsky Helsinki in 2017-2020. He received Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A Domestic Player of the Year award and he was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A First Team and Eurobasket.com Finnish 1st Division A All-Domestic Players Team. He helped his team make it to the Finnish 1st Division A Semifinals in 2019. His team won Finnish 1st Division A Regular Season Championship in 2018 and 2020. Amzil helped his team make it to the Finnish 1st Division A Finals in 2018. He represented Finland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 12.4ppg, 7.3rpg, 2.1apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 42.4%, 3PT: 11.9%, FT: 51.6%. Among many awards his team won Nordic U16 Championship in 2016. Flyers also won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Radom (Poland) in 2020. His team also also won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Podgorica (Montenegro) in 2020. Amzil was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Honorable Mention in 2017. His team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia in 2020. Flyers also also won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Graham Ike will continue his college career at Gonzaga - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played high school basketball at Overland in Aurora, CO, which he graduated in 2020. Ike played also for Colorado Hawks in AAU. He was also selected to Colorado All-Aurora Honorable Mention (by Sentinel) that year. Among many awards he was voted to All-USA Colorado Boys Second Team in 2019. Ike was selected to All-Centennial League Team in two consecutive years: 2019 and 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Ryan Nembhard transfers to Gonzaga - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) in 2022. Nembhard played also for UPlay Canada in AAU. He received All-Big East Freshman of the Year award and he was also selected to Big East All-Freshman Team in 2022. Nembhard represented Canada at the World Cup U19 in Latvia last year. Nembhard's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 15.1ppg, 3.7rpg, Assists-1 (6.7apg), 1.4spg, FGP: 36.7%, 3PT: 38.9%, FT: 80.0%. His team won FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Belem (Brazil) in 2019. He helped Creighton make it to the GEICO High School Nationals Final Four in 2019. Nembhard was also voted to Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U16 First Team in 2019. His team won High School Nationals Championship in 2021. He was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-World Cup U19 Second Team in 2021. |
| Jake Murphy commits to University of North Carolina Wilmington - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of North Carolina Wilmington agreed terms with guard Jake Murphy (6'4''-200lbs). Phoenix (AZ) native played for the last three years at U.S. Air Force Academy. But in 9 games he had just 0.2ppg last season. Murphy's high school career he had spent at PHHoenix Prep Academy in Phoenix, AZ, which he graduated in 2020. |
| Mak Manciel will continue his college career at Detroit - by Eurobasket News |
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University of Detroit Mercy landed 6-3 guard Mak Manciel. Manciel comes from Arkansas State University where he played only for one year. He played also at Henry Ford College in 2021-2022. Manciel's team ended regular season as a second best place in MCCAA Eastern Conference in 2022. Arkansas St. won NJCAA D2 Great Lakes District B Championship. He helped his team make it to the NJCAA Division II Elite Eight. He received All-MCCAA Eastern Conference Player of the Year and All-MCCAA Eastern Conference Freshman of the Year award. Manciel was also voted to All-MCCAA Eastern Conference First Team, MCCAA Eastern Conference All-Freshman Team, MCCAA Eastern Conference All-Defensive Team and MCCAA All-Region Team. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Emil Skytta transfers to Sacramento State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Sacramento State University inked 19-year old Finn 6-4 guard Emil Skytta. Skytta is the second import player in the roster as Canadian Jacob Holt signed here earlier. He moved there from Central Michigan University where he played only for one year. In 6 games he recorded just 2.2ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.0spg. He played also at Espoon Honka U16 team in 2018-2019, Helsingin NMKY in 2021-2022, Helsingin NMKY U19 team in 2021-2022 and then at Helsinki Seagulls in 2021-2022. His team won Finnish Cup in 2021 and 2022. Chippewas made it to the Finnish League Semifinals in two consecutive years: 2021 and 2022. |
| Daeshun Ruffin commits to Jackson State University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2021. Ruffin graduated Callaway High School (Jackson, MS). He played also for MEBO Team Hood in AAU. Ruffin was named to McDonald?s All-America Games that year. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was named to All-USA Mississippi Boys Second Team in 2018. He was also voted to All-USA Mississippi Boys First Team, MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Third Team and All-EYBL Honorable Mention in 2019. His team won MHSAA Nevada Class 5A Championship in 2020. Ruffin was named MaxPreps Mississippi Player of the Year, MaxPreps Mississippi All-State Player of the Year and Gatorade Mississippi Player of the Year in 2020. He was also selected to MaxPreps Junior All-America First Honorable Mention and MaxPreps Mississippi All-State First Team in 2020. |
| Jackson Price will continue his college career at Marist - by Eurobasket News |
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Marist College landed 6-8 forward Jackson Price. Hiram (GA) native played for the last two years at The Citadel. In 23 games he averaged 6.7ppg and 2.3rpg last season. Price has played high school basketball at Hiram High, which he graduated in 2021. He was also voted to GHSA Georgia Class 5A All-Region 7 First Team and GACA Georgia Class 5A North First Team that year. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Ryan Conwell transfers to Indiana State University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Indiana State University added to their roster guard Ryan Conwell (6'1''). Indianapolis (IN) native moved there from University of South Florida where he spent his freshman year. In 32 games he recorded 5.1ppg, 1.9rpg and 1.9apg last season. Conwell graduated Pike High School (Indianapolis, IN) in 2022. |
| Dalton Knecht commits to Tennessee - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Knecht played also at Northeastern Junior College in 2019-2021. His team won NJCAA D1 Northwest Plains District Championship in 2021. He helped his team make it to the NJCAA D1 Northwest Plains District Finals in 2020. Knecht's high school career he had spent at Prairie View in Knechtnderson, CO, which he graduated in 2019. |
| Ebby Asamoah will continue his college career at East Tennessee State University - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played high school basketball at Magruder in Rockville, MD, which he graduated in 2019. Asamoah was also voted to First team 3A/4A All-State, Washington Post honorable mention All-Metro and first team All-County that year. He was selected to Maryland Elite All-Star in 2018. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Hakim Hart transfers to Villanova - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated Roman Catholic High School (Philadelphia, PA) in 2019 Hart played also for Philly Pride (PA) in UAA., which he joined from Kingsway Regional High. He received MarkWard Philadelphia & Catholic League Player of the Year and Black Cager Catholic League Player of the Year award and he was also selected to All-USA Pennsylvania Boys First Team, USA Today First Team All-State, First Team All-Catholic, Daily News and Philadelphia Inquirer First Team All-Area, Philadelphia Inquirer First Team All-City and Daily News First Team All-Catholic League that year. Among many awards his team also won Catholic League title in two consecutive years: 2018 and 2019. |
| Allan Jeanne-Rose commits to Central Connecticut State University - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated St. John Paul II High School (Tallahassee, FL) in 2019. Jeanne-Rose played also for E1T1 United in AAU. His team won Class 3A State Championship and he was named All-Big Bend Player of the Year that year. |
| Malik Edwards will continue his college career at Niagara - by Eurobasket News |
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Niagara University tabbed 6-2 guard Malik Edwards. Drexel Hill (PA) native played for the last two years at William Penn University (NAIA). In 32 games he averaged impressive 16.4ppg, 3.5rpg and 2.2apg last season. Edwards helped his team make it to the NAIA Sweet 16 and he was also voted to All-Heart of America Athletic Conference First Team and NAIA All-American Second Team this year. His team won HAAC Regular Season Championship in 2022 and 2023. Statesmen also also won HAAC Tournament in two consecutive years: 2022 and 2023. He has played high school basketball at Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast in Drexel Hill, PA, which he graduated in 2021. He was also selected to Pennsylvania Class 4A All-State First Team and All-Philadelphia Catholic League First Team that year. Niagara University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Luke Bumbalough Kwane Marble_II Randy Tucker Malik Edwards (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Zion Bethea commits to Delaware - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of Delaware signed shooting guard Zion Bethea (6'4''-205lbs). South Orange (NJ) native moved there from St. Francis College (NY) where he spent his freshman year. In 28 games he had 10.7ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.4apg and 1.3spg last season. Bethea played also at Hofstra University in 2020-2022. He graduated Immaculate Conception High School (Montclair, NJ) in 2020, which he joined from DePaul Catholic High. His team won Essex County Tournament and he was also voted to NJ.com New Jersey All-State Third Team, NJ.com New Jersey All-Non-Public Second Team and NJ.com All-Super Essex Conference American Division First Team that year. |
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| Kyle Luedtke will continue his college career at Southwest Minnesota State University - by Eurobasket News |
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Southwest Minnesota State University landed 23-year old 6-6 guard Kyle Luedtke. Omaha (NE) native played for the last five years at University of Nebraska at Omaha (NCAA Division I). In 18 games he averaged 3.3ppg last season. Luedtke has played high school basketball at Creighton Prep in Omaha, NE, which he graduated in 2018. He was voted to American Family Insurance All-USA Nebraska Boys Second Team that year. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Errol White will continue his college career at Lamar - by Eurobasket News |
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Lamar University tabbed 6-7 forward Errol White. White comes from Eastern New Mexico University (NCAA Division II) where he played only for one year. In 29 games he averaged 10.6ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.0apg and 1.4spg. He was also voted to All-Lone Star Conference Second Team and LSC All-Defensive Team this year. White played also at Central Georgia Technical College in 2020-2021 and then at Angelina College in 2021-2022. He helped his team make it to the NJCAA D1 Southeast District Semifinals in 2021. White graduated Benjamin Cardozo High School (Bayside, NY) in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| AJ Cook transfers to Converse - by Eurobasket News | |
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Converse College inked 6-0 point guard AJ Cook. Cook originally came from Matthews (NC), and he is moving here from Presbyterian College (NCAA Division I) where he played only for one year. |
| A'Jahni Levias transfers to CS Los Angeles - by Eurobasket News | |
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California State University Los Angeles added to their roster forward A'Jahni Levias (6'6''-216lbs). Vallejo (CA) native played for the last two years at University of North Dakota (NCAA Division I). In 24 games he had 4.1ppg and 2.1rpg last season. Levias played also at Central Wyoming College in 2020-2021. He graduated Providence High School (Burbank, CA) in 2020. Fighting Sioux made it to the CIF California Division III Championship Semifinals and he was also voted to California All-CIF Southern Section Team that year. |
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| Talk 'N Text closes out Ginebra to win Governors' Cup title - by Eurobasket News |
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Talk 'N Text closed out Barangay Ginebra with an emotional 97-93 victory on Friday to finish the finals series in Game 6 and win the PBA Governors' Cup title at the Araneta Coliseum. Mikey Williams (188-G) erupted for 38 points highlighted by nine triples to pave the way for the Tropang GIGA's first-ever Governors' Cup title win since joining the league in 1996. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-F-1995, college: Arizona) added 27 points and 13 rebounds. It was a painful loss for the Gin Kings who kept battling until the end despite struggling from the three-point area. Justin Brownlee (197-F-1988, college: St.John's) had 29 points for the Kings, while Jamie Malonzo (198-F-1996) and Scottie Thompson (188-G-1993) added 21 and 20, respectively. Brownlee, who went down with food poisoning in Game 5, powered the Kings' aggressive start by scoring 11 of Ginebra's 27 points in the first quarter. A mini-run capped by back-to-back baskets by Poy Erram and Mikey Williams pulled the Tropang GIGA to within 27-30. Thompson sprang to action to keep Ginebra ahead, but Williams continued the scoring assault, burying his seventh triple of the night to keep TNT within striking distance, 51-48, going to the second half. There was a tight race between the two squads early in the third, but a 9-4 exchange instigated by another Williams trey pushed the Tropang GIGA ahead, 77-73. It became a seesaw battle in the payoff period for both teams. Malonzo's dunk off Thompson's assist gave the Kings a 93-92 lead, but Williams buried his ninth trey to make it 95-93 for the Tropang GIGA with 1:43 to go. Brownlee tried to steal the win for Ginebra but lost the ball in the process. Hollis-Jefferson ended the game with a couple of freebies for TNT's title win. TNT came into the game with a 3-2 series lead in the best-of-seven showdown. Courtesy of: abs-cbn.com |
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| Robinson's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 23 points and 16 rebounds, while his team beat Fajardo (#2, 7-7) 97-89. Humacao is placed at 5th position in Puerto Rican league. Humacao is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 5-9 record. Robinson just recently signed at Humacao, being already a very valuable addition to the team. University of Kansas graduate has very impressive stats this year. Robinson is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 9.8rpg) and averages solid 56.6% FGP. Second best performed player last week was L.J. Figueroa (198-F-1998). He is Dominican Rep. forward in his first season at Humacao. In the last game Figueroa recorded impressive 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course Humacao cruised to a 97-89 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Fajardo (#2, 7-7). This victory allowed Humacao to move up to 5th position in Group B. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 5-9 record. Figueroa is one of the most experienced players at Humacao and similarly like Thomas Robinson has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.8ppg (#6). He also registered 5.0 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to forward Paris Bass (207-F/C-1995) of league's second-best Arecibo. Bass showcased his all-around game by recording 18 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last week. He was a key player of Arecibo, leading his team to a 94-75 easy win against #3 ranked San German in a game of the week. Arecibo needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in Group A. Their record at this point is 7 victories and 4 lost games. Bass has a great season in Puerto Rico. After only 8 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.8ppg (3rd best) and rebounds with 11.9rpg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Victor Liz (190-SG-1986) of Arecibo - 20 points and 7 rebounds 5. Tjader Fernandez (178-PG-1994) of San German - 20 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Braxton Key (203-F-1997) of Bayamon - 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Tyquan Rolon (192-G-1995) of Quebradillas - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Hassan Whiteside (213-C-1989) of Quebradillas - 13 points and 19 rebounds 9. Christian Negron (201-F-1998) of Ponce - 13 points and 11 rebounds 10. Dimencio Vaughn (196-G/F-1997) of Fajardo - 21 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 Nationala Round 4 of Quarter-Finals. Voluntari upset Sibiu to force decider - by Eurobasket News |
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Sibiu - Voluntari 86-87 Sibiu was trailing by 3 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 25-20 charge of Voluntari, which allowed them to win the game. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) fired 30 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The other American import Toddrick Gotcher (192-1993, college: Texas Tech) chipped in 12 points. Argentinian point guard Gaston Whelan (187-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 assists and American forward Monyea Pratt (196-1985, college: Stillman) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Voluntari and five Sibiu players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Sibiu: R.Uta 15+2reb+1ast, G.Whelan 14+4reb+12ast, M.Pratt 14+9reb+4ast, M.Barro 13+7reb, R.Blumbergs 12+5reb, M.Dragoste 7+5reb Voluntari: M.Watson 30+6reb+4ast, T.Cotton 14+1reb+2ast, D.Morris 12+4reb, T.Gotcher 12+4reb+1ast, L.Tohatan 6+2ast, D.Planinic 5+3reb |
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| Superleague 1 Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Uralmash and Runa Basket claim wins - by Eurobasket News |
SEMISUralmash - Khimki 80-72Uralmash players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Khimki was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Javonte Douglas (203-1992, college: Montevallo) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and point guard Anton Glazunov (185-1986) accounted for 12 points and 10 assists. Five Uralmash players scored in double figures. Power forward Evgeny Fidiy (208-1991) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Artem Chevarenkov (184-1996) added 8 points and 6 assists respectively for Khimki in the defeat. Khimki's coach Andrey Maltsev tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Uralmash: A.Zakharov 15+4reb+3ast, K.Pisklov 13+6reb+1ast, R.Zagretdinov 12+2reb, A.Glazunov 12+1reb+10ast, K.Mikheyev 10+2reb, J.Douglas 10+11reb+5ast Khimki: E.Fidiy 18+7reb+2ast, D.Nezvankin 11+1reb+1ast, M.Alexander 10+4reb+1ast, Y.Pershin 8+2reb+2ast, A.Chevarenkov 8+1reb+6ast, D.Ziborov 6+2reb+1ast Runa Basket - TSU 66-60 Runa Basket made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Runa Basket outrebounded TSU 47-31 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Mike Davis (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) fired 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Nikolai Zhmako (195-1989, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) chipped in 9 points and 11 rebounds. Runa Basket's coach Oleg Bartunov used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Dmitriy Zlobin (186-1988) produced 11 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Denis Levshin (202-1993) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Runa Basket: M.Davis 26+7reb+3ast, N.Zhmako 9+11reb, M.Dybovskiy 7+2reb+1ast, G.Lawal 7+7reb+1ast, F.Klyuchnikov 6+1reb+1ast, I.Popov 4+5reb+1ast TSU: D.Zlobin 11+6reb+2ast, A.Lavnikov 10+2reb+1ast, D.Levshin 10+6reb, I.Pynko 8+5reb, A.Makiev 7+2reb+1ast, D.Arteshin 6+4reb+2ast 5-8 PlaceDinamo V. - Tambov 80-67Dinamo V. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Belarusian forward Alexandr Semenyuk (207-1993) fired 16 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Serbian swingman Mihajlo Bogdanovic (197-1996) chipped in 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Nikita Ivanov (205-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and forward Roman Balandin (205-1997) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Tambov players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Dinamo V.: A.Semenyuk 16+3reb, S.Mitusov 12+1reb+2ast, A.Fedyushin 12+1reb+2ast, K.Sitnik 8+2reb+3ast, V.Grachev 6+6reb+1ast, M.Bogdanovic 6+7reb+4ast Tambov: R.Balandin 16+6reb+1ast, N.Ivanov 13+11reb+1ast, I.Belousov 11+3reb, A.Loginov 10+6reb+1ast, S.Rasskazov 6+3reb, M.Khoziashev 6+4reb+3ast Novosybirsk - Irkut 87-86 Novosybirsk made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Irkut helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Azat Tukmakov (190-1996) stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and power forward Andrey Kirdyachkin (207-1990) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Novosybirsk players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Pavel Lobarev (191-1997) responded with 17 points and point guard Serdar Annaev (186-1994) scored 6 points and 7 assists. Irkut's coach Mikhail Karpenko rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Novosybirsk: A.Tukmakov 16+5reb+4ast, A.Kirdyachkin 15+5reb+1ast, Z.Sergey 13+1ast, L.Petrovic 12+3reb+2ast, I.Evstigneev 11+4reb+2ast, R.Abdulbasirov 7+8reb Irkut: P.Lobarev 17+1reb+3ast, A.Vzdykhalkin 11+1reb+2ast, I.Nelyubov 10+3reb, F.Ilya 9+1ast, A.Nesterov 8+5reb+1ast, A.Stulenkov 8+1reb+3ast |
| Eurobasket.com All-Russian VTB Youth League Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Kirill Elatontsev (207-C-2002) of LokomotivPlayer of the Year: Artem Oreshnikov (205-C-2004) of Lokomotiv-2Guard of the Year: Yaroslav Zaporozhets (183-PG-2002) of Khimki-2Forward of the Year: Maksim Beloshapko (199-F-2002) of Khimki-2Center of the Year: Artem Oreshnikov (205-C-2004) of Lokomotiv-2Coach of the Year: Bogdan Bogdanov of Lokomotiv-2
First Team Yaroslav Zaporozhets (183-PG-2002) of Khimki-2 Artem Orekhov (191-G-2002) of N.Novgorod-2 Daniil Alexeev (198-F-2002) of N.Novgorod-2 Maksim Beloshapko (199-F-2002) of Khimki-2 Artem Oreshnikov (205-C-2004) of Lokomotiv-2
Second Team Vitaly Savitskiy (185-G-2003) of Runa-2 Daniil Volkov (195-G-2004) of Samara-2 Ivan Karasev (196-F-2004) of Enisey-2 Ivan Potezhnyi (210-PF-2002) of Khimki-2 Vladislav Samukhin (206-C-2004) of Zenit-2
Honorable Mention Artem Pokrovkov (201-C-2003) of N.Novgorod-2 Egor Vanin (215-C-2004) of Runa-2 Timofey Vacshenko (199-F-2006) of Zenit-2 Danil Plugarev (203-F/C-2002) of Parma-2 Nikita Malofeev (203-C-2003) of Runa-2 Kirill Isaev (199-F-2004) of Enisey-2 Pasha Ismailov (196-G-2003) of MBA-2 Artem Ovchinnikov (192-G-2002) of N.Novgorod-2 Aleksandr Gritsenko (195-F/G-2004) of Enisey-2 Dmitri Vedenev (203-F/C-2003) of UNICS-2
All-Tournament Team Andrey Toptunov (183-PG-2002) of Zenit Egor Ryzhov (203-C-2004) of Zenit Kirill Temirov (198-F-2002) of Lok.Kuban Sergey Shchetinin (199-G-2004) of Lokomotiv-2 Maksim Savchenko (208-C-2004) of MBA Moscow |
| SPB 2023 - Jermaine Love (ex N.Novgorod) is a newcomer at Guaros - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Love is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Holon), Italy (Verona), Lithuania (Lietkabelis, Nevezis and Vilniaus), Poland (Trefl) and Greece (Kolossos H Hotels Rodou and Holargos). His team won Russian Cup in 2023. Among many awards he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Import Player of the Year back in 2015. Love graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield in 2012 and it is his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He played also for Prairie State College for one year. |
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| Bulatovic re-signs at Inter Bratislava - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at KK Podgorica Bemax in Montenegrin Erste Liga where in four games he averaged 3.0ppg, 1.5rpg and 3.3apg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at KK ABS Primorje 1945 Herceg Novi in Montenegrin Erste Liga. In 16 games he had 5.0ppg, 2.6rpg, 5.9apg and 1.1spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. He has played previously professionally also in Montenegro (Gorstak, SC Derby and Teodo) and Slovakia (Handlova and Spisski Rytieri). Bulatovic won Slovakian League championship title in 2013, 2014 and 2019 and made it to the cup final in 2018 and 2019. |
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| Liga Endesa Round 28 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in Liga Endesa is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 5 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. We should mention about the upset which took place in Murcia, where higher ranked Valencia (14-14) lost to twelfth ranked Murcia (12-16) in a road game 82-90 on Wednesday. American-Georgian guard Thaddus McFadden (188-1987, college: Fairmont St.) fired 21 points for the winners. Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-1991) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Montenegrin center Bojan Dubljevic (205-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Murcia moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Obradoiro. Valencia at the other side keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. Murcia is looking forward to face Manresa (#15) on the road in the next round. Valencia will play against Bilbao (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game with biggest result difference took place in Madrid. Local Real Madrid (22-6) outscored 14th ranked Girona (9-19) 89-70. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Slovenian Anthony Randolph (211-1989, college: LSU) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 8 rebounds. Guerschon Yabusele contributed with 15 points for the winners. The former international center Marc Gasol (216-1985) replied with 14 points for Girona. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains third position with 22-6 record behind leader Barca. Newly promoted Girona keeps the fourteenth place with 19 games lost. Real Madrid will play against Joventut (#6) in Badalona in the next round. Girona will play at home against Granada (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 28 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Obradoiro was defeated by Baskonia in Vitoria 110-94. Granada was beaten by Barca at home 55-70. Bottom-ranked Fuenlabrada lost to Real Betis on the opponent's court 77-87. Rio Breogan unfortunately lost to Unicaja in a home game 74-90. The best stats of 28th round was 25 points by Tyson Carter of Unicaja.
Real Madrid - Girona 89-70 The game with biggest result difference took place in Madrid. Local Real Madrid (22-6) outscored 14th ranked Girona (9-19) 89-70. They outrebounded Girona 37-26 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Real Madrid players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Slovenian Anthony Randolph (211-1989, college: LSU) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 8 rebounds. French Guerschon Yabusele (201-1995) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Four Real Madrid players scored in double figures. The former international center Marc Gasol (216-1985) replied with 14 points and international point guard Joaquin Colom (188-1988, college: Lleida, agency: BIG) added 8 points in the effort for Girona. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains third position with 22-6 record behind leader Barca. Newly promoted Girona keeps the fourteenth place with 19 games lost. Real Madrid will play against Joventut (#6) in Badalona in the next round. Girona will play at home against Granada (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Girona: M.Gasol 14+2reb+1ast, M.Fjellerup 9+2reb+1ast, J.Colom 8+4reb+3ast, D.Miletic 7+3reb, R.Prkacin 6+4reb+2ast, K.Taylor 6+2reb+5ast Real Madrid: G.Yabusele 15+4reb+2ast, D.Musa 13+2reb+2ast, A.Randolph 12+8reb+1ast, F.Causeur 10+5reb+2ast, R.Fernandez 9+1ast, N.Williams-Goss 8+2reb+5ast Baskonia - Obradoiro 110-94 There was no surprise in Vitoria where 10th ranked Obradoiro (12-16) was defeated by second ranked Baskonia (23-5) 110-94. They made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Baskonia players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was a very good performance for Israeli-American guard Max Heidegger (191-1997, college: UCSB) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American guard Darius Thompson (193-1995, college: WKU) contributed with 20 points and 9 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Baskonia players scored in double figures. Canadian guard Kassius Robertson (190-1994, college: Missouri, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 44 points (!!!) (made all of his seven free throws) and Lithuanian center Marek Blazevic (209-2001) added 13 points in the effort for Obradoiro. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Baskonia keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Barca. Obradoiro at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Murcia. Baskonia will play against bottom-ranked Fuenlabrada (#18) in Madrid in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Obradoiro will play at home against Real Betis (#17) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Obradoiro: K.Robertson 44+2reb, M.Blazevic 13+4reb+2ast, A.Suarez 6+4reb, A.Munoz 6+3reb, W.Magnay 5+3reb+1ast, P.Scrubb 5+3reb+3ast Baskonia: M.Heidegger 26+3reb+5ast, D.Thompson 20+1reb+9ast, M.Kotsar 15+4reb+1ast, D.Diez 14+5reb+2ast, V.Marinkovic 9+1reb+2ast, R.Giedraitis 8+2reb+1ast Granada - Barca 55-70 No shocking result in a game when second ranked Barca (23-5) defeated on the road 16th ranked Granada (8-20) 70-55. They outrebounded Granada 44-29 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a very good performance for the former international Nikola Mirotic (208-1991) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 6 rebounds. Czech point guard Tomas Satoransky (201-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Point guard Lluis Costa (187-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 16 points and Liberian-American guard Thomas Bropleh (196-1991, college: Boise St.) added 11 points in the effort for Granada. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Barca keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Baskonia. Granada lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixteenth place with 20 games lost. Barca will play against Gran Canaria (#7) in Las Palmas in the next round where they are favorite. Granada will play on the road against Girona (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Granada: L.Costa 16+2reb+1ast, T.Bropleh 11+3reb, M.Niang 6+7reb, C.Michael 5+2reb+2ast, Y.Ndoye 5+2reb, A.Renfroe 5+3reb+2ast Barca: N.Mirotic 13+6reb+2ast, S.Sanli 10+3reb+2ast, T.Satoransky 10+5reb+6ast, K.Kuric 9+3reb+1ast, M.Tobey 8+2reb, O.Pauli 5+3reb Murcia - Valencia 90-82 We should mention about the upset which took place in Murcia, where higher ranked Valencia (14-14) lost to twelfth ranked Murcia (12-16) in a road game 82-90 on Wednesday. American-Georgian guard Thaddus McFadden (188-1987, college: Fairmont St.) fired 21 points for the winners. Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-1991) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Murcia players scored in double figures. Montenegrin center Bojan Dubljevic (205-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and American point guard Jared Harper (180-1997, college: Auburn, agency: Verus Management) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Murcia moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Obradoiro. Valencia at the other side keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. Murcia is looking forward to face Manresa (#15) on the road in the next round. Valencia will play against Bilbao (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Valencia: J.Harper 21+1reb+1ast, C.Jones 13+1reb+4ast, B.Dubljevic 13+14reb+1ast, V.Claver 8+5reb+2ast, S.Evans II 8+2reb+1ast, J.Radebaugh 6+2reb+1ast Murcia: T.McFadden 21+3reb+2ast, D.Jelinek 13+3reb, R.Andronikashvili 11+3reb+3ast, J.Anderson 11+4reb+2ast, N.Radovic 10+6reb+5ast, C.Chiozza 8+5reb+7ast Real Betis - Fuenlabrada 87-77 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 18th ranked Fuenlabrada's (4-24) road loss to seventeenth ranked Real Betis (7-21) 77-87. Real Betis outrebounded Fuenlabrada 40-29 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a very good performance for Dominican guard Jean Montero (188-2003) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 8 assists. The former international Tyson Perez (202-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Real Betis' coach Luis Casimiro allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Kenneth Horton (201-1989, college: CCSU, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds and American-Ghanian Prince Ali (193-1996, college: UCLA) added 18 points and 6 assists in the effort for Fuenlabrada. Real Betis maintains seventeenth position with 7-21 record. Fuenlabrada at the other side stay dead last with 24 lost games. Real Betis will play against higher ranked Obradoiro (#11) in Santiago de Compostela in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Fuenlabrada will play at home against the league's second-placed Baskonia (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Fuenlabrada: K.Horton 19+7reb, P.Ali 18+2reb+6ast, M.Garcia 14+1reb+1ast, K.Pinder 9+4reb+2ast, L.Kromah 8+2reb+2ast, M.Ngouama 7+1reb+3ast Real Betis: J.Montero 30+2reb+8ast, T.Perez 21+12reb+1ast, B.Johnson 12+6reb, D.Bertans 9+2reb+2ast, V.Gerun 8+5reb, A.Pasecniks 7+5reb Rio Breogan - Unicaja 74-90 Rather predictable result in Lugo where fifth ranked Unicaja (19-9) beat 9th ranked Rio Breogan (13-15) 90-74. It was a very good performance for American guard Tyson Carter (193-1998, college: MSU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points. American-Bulgarian center David Kravish (207-1992, college: California) contributed with 8 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Ethan Happ (208-1996, college: Wisconsin) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Serbian guard Nemanja Nenadic (196-1994) added 17 points in the effort for Rio Breogan. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Unicaja have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 19-9 record. Rio Breogan at the other side keeps the ninth place with 15 games lost. Unicaja will play against Zaragoza (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rio Breogan will play against Tenerife (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Rio Breogan: N.Nenadic 17+1reb+1ast, E.Happ 14+7reb+3ast, J.Hollatz 13+4reb+2ast, N.Tanaskovic 9, S.Bamforth 5+2reb+2ast, S.Garcia 5+4reb Unicaja: T.Carter 25+2reb+1ast, K.Perry 11+1reb+5ast, D.Brizuela 11+1reb+4ast, N.Djedovic 9+5reb, D.Osetkowski 8+4reb+1ast, D.Kravish 8+10reb+3ast |
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| Basketligan Round 6 of Semi-Finals. Jamtland force decider - by Eurobasket News |
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Norrkoping - Jamtland 65-69 27 personal fouls committed by Norrkoping helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Pierre Hampton (201-1991) who scored 14 points and 4 assists. American point guard CJ Jackson (185-1996, college: Ohio St., agency: Blacktop Management) chipped in 11 points and 4 assists. Four Jamtland players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Devonte Green (190-1997, college: Indiana) who recorded 20 points and 5 rebounds and the former international Adam Ramstedt (206-1995) added 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Top scorers: Norrkoping: D.Green 20+5reb+2ast, T.Schuberg 15+7reb+3ast, A.Ramstedt 10+12reb+4ast, N.Dawit 8+1reb, M.Tyus 7+3reb+1ast, N.Spires 3+3reb Jamtland: P.Hampton 14+3reb+4ast, L.Horton 12+6reb, C.Jackson 11+3reb+4ast, R.Guinn 10+4reb, A.Zekovic 10+3reb+1ast, P.Carr 8+6reb+1ast |
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| SBL Round 25: Yulon Luxgen defeat Taiwan Beer in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An interesting game for Yulon Luxgen (17-8) which played against 3rd placed Taiwan Beer (10-15). First ranked Yulon Luxgen had an easy win 75-58. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Walter Sharpe (206-1986, college: UAB) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks. The former international Bamba Sarr (200-1997) contributed with 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Qi-Min Lu (188-1989) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds for Taiwan Beer. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Yulon Luxgen have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 17-8 record. Taiwan Beer at the other side keeps the third position with 15 games lost. Yulon Luxgen are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Changhua (#4) on the road in the next round. Taiwan Beer will play against the league's second-placed Bank of Taiwan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for Bank of Taiwan (15-10) which played against 4th placed Changhua (8-17). Second ranked Bank of Taiwan had an easy win 80-56. American Max Mahoney (203-1998, college: Boston U.) stepped up and scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Chia-He Chang chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Julian Boyd (203-1990, college: LIU Brooklyn) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bank of Taiwan maintains second place with 15-10 record having just two points less than leader Yulon Luxgen. Newly promoted Changhua stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Bank of Taiwan will play against Taiwan Beer (#3) in Taipei in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Changhua will play against the league's leader Yulon Luxgen and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Yulon Luxgen - Taiwan Beer 75-58 An interesting game for Yulon Luxgen (17-8) which played against 3rd placed Taiwan Beer (10-15). First ranked Yulon Luxgen had an easy win 75-58. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Walter Sharpe (206-1986, college: UAB) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks. The former international Bamba Sarr (200-1997) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Qi-Min Lu (188-1989) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds and swingman Hao-Chi Wang (195-1993) added 7 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Taiwan Beer. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Yulon Luxgen have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 17-8 record. Taiwan Beer at the other side keeps the third position with 15 games lost. Yulon Luxgen are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Changhua (#4) on the road in the next round. Taiwan Beer will play against the league's second-placed Bank of Taiwan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Yulon Luxgen: B.Sarr 22+11reb+2ast, W.Sharpe 19+18reb+7ast, C.Wu 17+3reb, W.Chou 4+4reb+2ast, M.Ke 4+5reb+7ast, S.Chou 3+1reb+1ast Taiwan Beer: Q.Lu 21+17reb+2ast, W.Hsin-Wei 9+4reb+1ast, G.Humphery 7+3reb+2ast, H.Wang 7+7reb+2ast, W.Tzu-Kang 6+2reb+4ast, L.Chun-Ting 5+2reb Bank of Taiwan - Changhua 80-56 An interesting game for Bank of Taiwan (15-10) which played against 4th placed Changhua (8-17). Second ranked Bank of Taiwan had an easy win 80-56. Bank of Taiwan players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American Max Mahoney (203-1998, college: Boston U.) stepped up and scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Chia-He Chang (188-1996) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Bank of Taiwan players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Julian Boyd (203-1990, college: LIU Brooklyn) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and point guard Hao-Wei Chiang (175-1998) scored 5 points 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. Bank of Taiwan maintains second place with 15-10 record having just two points less than leader Yulon Luxgen. Newly promoted Changhua stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Bank of Taiwan will play against Taiwan Beer (#3) in Taipei in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Changhua will play against the league's leader Yulon Luxgen and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Bank of Taiwan: C.Chia-He 15+5reb+3ast, M.Mahoney 14+6reb+5ast, P.Chang 12+1reb+1ast, C.Kao 10+2reb+4ast, Y.Chen 8+7reb+3ast, W.Wei-Cheng 5+2reb+4ast Changhua: J.Boyd 27+13reb+5ast, C.En-Lin 7+2reb+1ast, C.Huang 7+1ast, C.Hao-Wei 5+4reb+4ast, Y.Shih 4+5reb, C.Yu-Chi 4+6reb |
| SPB 2023 - Spartans ink Branden Dawson, ex TB Herobears - by Francisco Vega | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by New Orleans Hornets (NBA) in second round (56th overall). He graduated from Michigan State and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Dawson is quite experienced player. He has played in eight different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Dawson has played previously professionally in Israel (Bnei Hasharon), Japan (Hitachi SunRockers Tokyo-Shibuya), Mexico (Soles and Gigantes), Philippines (FiberXers), NBA (LA Clippers and Orlando Magic), Dominican Republic (Mauricio Baez, Plaza, Caneros, La Mattica and La Villa), NBA G League (College Park SkyHawks and Grand Rapids Gold) and The Basketball Tournament (Heartfire). His team won Big Ten Tournament in 2012 and 2014. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Dominican Republic LNB Defensive Player of the Year back in 2019. He could be described: Owns incredible rebounding instincts both on the offensive and defensive end. Possesses wide, strong frame that allows him to attack the paint and finish above the rim Strength and length allow him to defend multiple positions. |
| SPB 2023 - Gaiteros add Dexter Pittman to their roster - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Part of last season he spent at Bahrain Club (Premier League) in Bahrain league. He also played for Al Sharjah (ULB) in UAE league. Pittman helped them to win the cup. In 2010 he was drafted by Miami Heat (NBA) in second round (32nd overall). The former University of Texas star is in his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball. He was a member of Taiwanese Senior National Team in 2019. He is quite experienced player. Thanks to Pittman's pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America) in eight different countries. Pittman has played previously professionally in China, Italy, Japan (Fukuoka Rizing and Toyama Grouses), Puerto Rico (Atleticos and Cariduros), Turkey (TED Ankara), NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce) and Bahrain (Al-Ahli and Al-Riffa). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Center of the Year back in 2016. |
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| SPB 2023 - Toros ink Gaston Semiglia, ex L.Borges - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He has played previously professionally also in Argentina (Rocamora) and Uruguay (Union Atletica Montevideo, Bohemios, Larranaga and Marne). Semiglia was also voted to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay Metropolitan League Honorable Mention back in 2014 and 2018. His team made it to the Metropolitan League Semifinals in 2018. |
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| SPB 2023 - Spartans ink Branden Dawson, ex TB Herobears - by Francisco Vega | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by New Orleans Hornets (NBA) in second round (56th overall). He graduated from Michigan State and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Dawson is quite experienced player. He has played in eight different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Dawson has played previously professionally in Israel (Bnei Hasharon), Japan (Hitachi SunRockers Tokyo-Shibuya), Mexico (Soles and Gigantes), Philippines (FiberXers), NBA (LA Clippers and Orlando Magic), Dominican Republic (Mauricio Baez, Plaza, Caneros, La Mattica and La Villa), NBA G League (College Park SkyHawks and Grand Rapids Gold) and The Basketball Tournament (Heartfire). His team won Big Ten Tournament in 2012 and 2014. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Dominican Republic LNB Defensive Player of the Year back in 2019. He could be described: Owns incredible rebounding instincts both on the offensive and defensive end. Possesses wide, strong frame that allows him to attack the paint and finish above the rim Strength and length allow him to defend multiple positions. |
| SPB 2023 - Gaiteros add Dexter Pittman to their roster - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Part of last season he spent at Bahrain Club (Premier League) in Bahrain league. He also played for Al Sharjah (ULB) in UAE league. Pittman helped them to win the cup. In 2010 he was drafted by Miami Heat (NBA) in second round (32nd overall). The former University of Texas star is in his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball. He was a member of Taiwanese Senior National Team in 2019. He is quite experienced player. Thanks to Pittman's pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America) in eight different countries. Pittman has played previously professionally in China, Italy, Japan (Fukuoka Rizing and Toyama Grouses), Puerto Rico (Atleticos and Cariduros), Turkey (TED Ankara), NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce) and Bahrain (Al-Ahli and Al-Riffa). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Center of the Year back in 2016. |
| SPB 2023 - Jesus Cordovez replaces Lucas Zurita as head coach of Marinos - by Francisco Vega |
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Venezuelan Jesus Cordovez has replaced Argentinian Lucas Zurita as the new head coach of Marinos de Anzoategui, starting his tenure with a defeat at home against Gigantes de Guayana, 76-72, on April 21st, as he'll attempt to turn around a 3-9 start and lead the team to the SPB 2023 playoffs in Venezuela. Cordovez, with a 30-plus years career, was the first coach to lead Venezuela to a FIBA World Cup back for the 1990 edition in Argentina. Last season he coached Piratas de La Guaira after that franchise decided to let Argentinian Ariel Amarillo go, so it'll be his second straight SPB season coming in the middle of the first round to try and help a team react on time to make it to the next phase. Since 1985 he's coached LPB teams such as Trotamundos de Carabobo (1985, 2004, 2013, 2015-2016), Bravos de Portuguesa (2001), Cocodrilos de Caracas (2002, 2005), Deportivo Tachira (2008) and Toros de Aragua (2019), as well as Llaneros de Guarico in the SLB (2020, 2021), prior to the LPB-SLB fusion into the SPB. He even had a stint with Recicladores de Aragua in the brief Serie A (2019). In the extinct LNB he coached Espartanos de Margarita (2001), Tiburones de Vargas (2003, 2004), Duros de Lara (2005, 2006) and Estudiantes de Guarico (2007, 2009, 2011), while overseas he's worked for teams such as Hormigueros de Bucaramanga in Colombia (2012) or Ostioneros de Guaymas in Mexico (2017-2018). |
| SPB 2023 - Jermaine Love (ex N.Novgorod) is a newcomer at Guaros - by Francisco Vega | ||||
Love is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Holon), Italy (Verona), Lithuania (Lietkabelis, Nevezis and Vilniaus), Poland (Trefl) and Greece (Kolossos H Hotels Rodou and Holargos). His team won Russian Cup in 2023. Among many awards he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Import Player of the Year back in 2015. Love graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield in 2012 and it is his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He played also for Prairie State College for one year. |
| SPB 2023 - Diablos land Salvador Giletto, ex Independ.O. - by Francisco Vega |
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Diablos de Miranda (SPB) landed 30-year old Argentinian 195cm small forward Salvador Giletto. Giletto played recently at Independiente de Oliva in Argentinian La Liga. He has played there for the last three years. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. Giletto has played also professionally for other Argentinian teams like Penarol, Santa Paula, Union de Sunchales, Atletico Brown de San Vicente and Penarol Tala. Among many awards he won Argentinian Liga Argentina championship title in 2022. He was selected to Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian Torneo Federal Honorable Mention back in 2018. |
| SPB 2023 - Toros ink Gaston Semiglia, ex L.Borges - by Francisco Vega | ||||
He has played previously professionally also in Argentina (Rocamora) and Uruguay (Union Atletica Montevideo, Bohemios, Larranaga and Marne). Semiglia was also voted to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay Metropolitan League Honorable Mention back in 2014 and 2018. His team made it to the Metropolitan League Semifinals in 2018. |
| Erik McCree gets MVP of the Week award for Venezuelan SPB - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 29-year old power forward had the game-high 22 points adding eight rebounds and two assists for Broncos in his team's victory, helping them to crush Toros (#10, 1-14) with 20-point margin 98-78. It allowed Broncos to consolidate first place in the Venezuelan SPB. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Broncos has a very solid 11-4 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game McCree had a remarkable 55.6% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Broncos, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Louisiana Tech University graduate has very impressive stats this year. McCree is in league's top in points (4th best: 17.7ppg) and averages solid 66.4% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-C-1995) of Heroes. Bigby-Williams impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds. Of course he led Heroes to another comfortable win 97-83 over the lower-ranked Taurinos (#9, 4-10) being unquestionably team leader. Heroes' 6th position in Western Conference has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 8-6 record is not bad and everything may still change. Bigby-Williams is one of the most experienced players at Heroes and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Kenyan Valentine Nyakinda (201-PF-1992) of Toros (#10). Nyakinda got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. He went also for seventeen rebounds and four assists. Despite Nyakinda's great performance Toros lost 78-98 to the higher-ranked Broncos (#1, 11-4). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Toros can only dream about fighting for top spots in Western Conference. They have rather bad season and 1-14 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Nyakinda has a very solid season. In 8 games in Venezuela he scored 15.6ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Garly Sojo (196-PG-1999) of Broncos - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Orlando Coleman (196-F-1992) of Guaros - 28 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Luis Almanza (196-PF-1991) of Heroes - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Yanitson Quintero (201-PF-1998) of Gaiteros - 16 points and 9 rebounds 8. Matthew Butler (188-G-1995) of Gaiteros - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Richard Bautista (185-PG-1997) of Heroes - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists 10. Lenin Lopez (198-F-1991) of Gaiteros - 18 points, 6 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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| Recap of Round 1 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Gorgan - Zob Ahan 91-72 Gorgan forced 19 Zob Ahan turnovers. American-Guinea-Bissau point guard Parrish Petty (185-1988, college: UTRGV) stepped up and scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Behnam Yakhchali (196-1995, agency: BIG) chipped in 25 points and 5 rebounds. Petty is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Gorgan players scored in double figures. At the losing side Arman Zangeneh (202-1993, agency: BIG) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-1994) scored 14 points. Top scorers: Gorgan: B.Yakhchali 25+5reb+1ast, P.Petty 21+9reb+4ast, M.Jamshidi 16+3reb+4ast, S.Pazrofteh 13+5reb+2ast, A.Udras 7+6reb, K.Riaei 4+1reb+1ast Zob Ahan: A.Zangeneh 21+5reb, S.Mashayekhi 14+3reb+2ast, A.Gholizadeh 9+3reb+2ast, K.Ali 8+1reb+1ast, F.Aslani 8+1reb+8ast, M.Hosseinzade 7+1ast Beirut Club - Al Riyadi 77-104 Worth to mention a great performance of South Sudanese-Australian center Duop Reath (210-1996, college: LSU) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Kevin Murphy (197-1990, college: Tenn Tech) contributed with 26 points for the winners. American forward Stacy Davis (198-1994, college: Pepperdine) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import guard Kenny Hayes (189-1987, college: Miami, OH) added 21 points in the effort for Beirut Club. 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: Al Riyadi: K.Murphy 26+1reb+1ast, D.Reath 24+6reb+2ast, A.Saoud 15+7reb+3ast, W.Arakji 9+3reb+7ast, H.Gyokchyan 8+5reb+1ast, D.Ochefu 7+5reb Beirut Club: K.Hayes 21+3reb+2ast, S.Davis 21+11reb+2ast, M.Haidar 10+7reb, R.Akl 7+1reb+1ast, N.Rabay 6+2reb, O.Jamaleddine 5+4reb+3ast Al Hilal - Al-Manama 78-82 Al-Manama forced 19 Al Hilal turnovers. Strangely Al Hilal outrebounded Al-Manama 47-32 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Lamont Jones (183-1990, college: Iona, agency: Diamond Sports) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) accounted for 8 points and 13 rebounds. Al-Manama's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Clinton Chapman (208-1989, college: Texas, agency: Diamond Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and center Mohammed Alsuwailem (211-1998) added 16 points and 15 rebounds respectively for Al Hilal in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Al-Manama: A.Haji 17+1ast, M.Hamooda 17+6reb, L.Jones 15+4reb+10ast, R.Mustafa 13+2reb+3ast, T.Thibodeaux 8+13reb+3ast, R.Ali 5+1reb+1ast Al Hilal: C.Chapman 23+11reb+3ast, A.Mohammed 16+15reb+3ast, N.Alabsi 13+4reb+1ast, O.Albargawi 11+5reb+3ast, K.Abdel-Gabar 9+7reb+5ast, T.Shine 4+3reb+5ast Kuwait - Shabab Al Ahli 87-71 Kuwait looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Point guard Hamad Hasan (191-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists for the winning side and Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) accounted for 25 points and 8 rebounds. American Nick Minnerath (207-1988, college: Detroit) came up with 31 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Brandon Triche (193-1991, college: Syracuse) added 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Shabab Al Ahli in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Kuwait: C.Lalanne 25+8reb+2ast, H.Hasan 22+8reb+10ast, M.Hasan 11+4reb+2ast, M.Mustafa 8+3reb, M.Georges-Hunt 7+7reb+3ast, J.Pullen 6+5reb+4ast Shabab Al Ahli: N.Minnerath 31+5reb, B.Triche 21+11reb+4ast, A.Hamid 8+9reb+4ast, A.Albreiki 7+1reb, H.Balabed 4, A.Hussain 0 |
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| Phantoms Boom signs Emma Vindevogel for 23-24 - by Peter Buyse | |
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Phantoms Boom (Top Division Women) inked 18-year old 176cm guard Emma Vindevogel. Vindevogel has played for the last four years at Koninklijk Basket Team ION Waregem DSE. In 19 Top Division Women games she recorded 9.6ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.5apg and 1.2spg last season. She represented Belgium at the FIBA U18 Women's European Championship in Heraklion (Greece) last year. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 10.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.7apg, FGP: 45.6%, 3PT: 8.3%, FT: 53.8%. |
| Castors Braine adds Claessens to their roster for next season - by Peter Buyse | |
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Mithra Castors Braine (Top Division Women) added to their roster 18-year old international forward Nastja Claessens (186cm-2004). Claessens has played for the last four seasons at Koninklijk Basket Team ION Waregem DSE. In 21 Top Division Women games she recorded very impressive stats: 16.5ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.5apg and 1.9spg last season. She has been also a member of Belgian international program for some years. Claessens has regularly played for Belgian senior team since 2022 and two years ago for U22 National Team. She represented Belgium at the FIBA U18 Women's European Championship in Heraklion (Greece) last year. Her stats at that event were 7 games: Score-5 (16.7ppg), 9.1rpg, 2.0apg, Steals-3 (2.9spg), Blocks-4 (1.3bpg), FGP: 39.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 73.9%. |
| Knaepen re-signs at Phantoms Boom - by Peter Buyse | |
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Phantoms Boom (Top Division Women) confirmed in their roster 22-year old guard Merel Knaepen (175cm-2001). Knaepen played there last season. In 21 Top Division Women games she had 6.9ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.4apg. She also played 2 games in Eurocup where she recorded 3.0ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.5apg. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Basket Lummen. In 19 Top Division Women games she averaged 14.8ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.3apg and 1.9spg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as she was named to Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Honorable Mention. Knaepen represented Belgium at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 3.9ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.4apg. She has played previously for Houthalen. |
| Lindstrom re-signs at Castors Braine - by Peter Buyse | ||||
She has played previously professionally also in Luxembourg (T71 Dudelange). Her team won Horizon League Tournament in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Lindstrom was voted to Horizon League All-Defensive Team back in 2016, 2017 and 2018. She graduated from University of Wisconsin - Green Bay in 2018 and it will be her sixth season as a professional player. |
| Leblon re-signs at Castors Braine - by Peter Buyse | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Ladies Liege Panthers. In 23 Top Division Women games she averaged 6.9ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.5apg and 1.3spg in that year. She contributed to her team making it to the semifinals. Leblon also played 8 games in Eurocup where she got 7.8ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.8apg and 1.3spg in that year. She has been also a member of Belgian international program for some years. Leblon has regularly played for Belgian senior team since 2022 and previously for U19 National Team in 2019. She represented Belgium at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Klatovy (Czech Republic) four years ago. Her team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 7 games: 8.1ppg, 2.3rpg, Assists-3 (4.6apg), 1.1spg, FGP: 46.2%, 3PT: 11.5%. Leblon has played previously for Spirou. |
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| Susana Yepes will continue her college career at Oregon State University - by Eurobasket News |
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Oregon State University landed Colombian 5-11 small forward Susana Yepes. Yepes moved there from South Georgia Technical College (NJCAA) where she played only for one year. She helped her team make it to the NJCAA Division I Sweet 16 that season. Yepes represented Colombia at the South American Championship U17 in Barranquilla (Colombia) four years ago. Her team won Gold and her stats at that event were 5 games: 0.4ppg, 1.0rpg. (via @raoul_000) |
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| Premijer Liga Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Victories for Ragusa and Tresnjevka - by Eurobasket News |
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Ragusa - Zagreb 67-55 Ragusa forced 23 Zagreb turnovers. The former international forward Iva Todoric (174-1993) stepped up and scored 30 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Lea Hajdin (181-1998, agency: BIG) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side the former international guard Marta Ostojic (185-2003, college: Ole Miss) responded with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Lea Miletic (184-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Zagreb players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Ragusa: I.Todoric 30+9reb+3ast, A.Vrsaljko 10+4reb, L.Hajdin 10+7reb+3ast, S.Lina 6, M.Ella 5+7reb+4ast, C.Miloglav 5+3reb+5ast Zagreb: T.Marta 13+3reb+3ast, S.Katarina 12+5reb, M.Ostojic 12+8reb+6ast, L.Miletic 10+10reb+1ast, V.Curic 8+5ast, B.Hana 0+1ast Tresnjevka - KAZL Split 71-65 Forward Lena Bilic (182-2007) nailed 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Lucija Banovic (183-2005) accounted for 11 points and 11 rebounds. Tresnjevka's coach Dean Nemec allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Gabriela Grizelj (172-2001) came up with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Shanice Johnson (183-1994, college: Cincinnati) added 12 points and 13 rebounds respectively for KAZL Split in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Tresnjevka: B.Lena 17+6reb+3ast, L.Packovski 12+2reb+3ast, N.Nina 11+2reb+1ast, B.Lucija 11+11reb+2ast, C.Franka 7+6reb+4ast, R.Nika 6+2reb+5ast KAZL Split: G.Grizelj 16+6reb+7ast, L.Nela 15+3reb+1ast, S.Johnson 12+13reb+3ast, B.Petra 11+13reb+3ast, N.Dabakoglu 9+3reb+2ast, P.Gina 2+4reb+2ast |
| Wofford land commitment from Sara Deidda, ex Tresnjevka - by Eurobasket News |
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Wofford College landed 18-year old Croatian 5-11 guard Sara Deidda. Deidda has played for the last three years at the junior team of Tresnjevka in Croatian Premijer Liga. In 13 games she averaged 3.2ppg and 1.1rpg last season. She helped them to make it to the cup final. Deidda represented Croatia at the FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) last year. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 1.7ppg, 1.0rpg. (via @raoul_000) |
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| Eurobasket.com All-Estonian NKML Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center |
Finals MVP:  Annika Koster (182-PF-1992) of TalTechAll-Tournament Team Mirjam Nikolai (177-G-1986) of Tartu U. Katlin Kangur (170-PG-2006) of TalTech Janne Pulk (175-SG-2000) of TalTech Annika Koster (182-PF-1992) of TalTech Trine Kasemagi (191-C-1995) of Audentese SK |
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| Mexico welcomes FIBA U16 Women's Americas Championship in June - by Eurobasket News |
| The FIBA regional office in the Americas in association with the Mexican Basketball Federation have come together to bring the premier girls youth event of the Americas to Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. The boys' event was also confirmed in the same location. Mexico will now be home to three major events in the Americas, both U16 competitions in June and the FIBA Women's AmeriCup in July. The event will be held from June 13th to June 19th, and the top four teams from the competition will advance to the FIBA U17 World Cup to be held in Mexico in June of 2024. The games will be played at the Poliforum Zamna, a 6,640-seat indoor multipurpose arena. The Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and USA national teams will headline this year's edition. The U16 Women's Americas Championship has hosted many notable players such as Jada Williams, Melisa Gretter, Kia Nurse, Taissa Nascimento Queiroz, and Candela Gentinetta. The draw for the competition, which determines the seeding of each participating federation, will be held on April 27th at 5pm ET in Miami, Fl. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
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| USA name coaching staff to lead women's AmeriCup team - by Eurobasket News |
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USA Basketball announced that Washington State University women's basketball head coach, Kamie Ethridge , will coach the USA's Women's AmeriCup team as they compete at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico from July 1-9. Ethridge will be assisted by University of Cincinnati women's basketball head coach Katrina Merriweather and South Dakota State University women's basketball head coach Aaron Johnston . The coaching trio succeeds Dawn Staley, Jennifer Rizzotti and Adia Barnes who coached USA to a gold medal in the 2021 edition of the Women's AmeriCup that included players such as Aliyah Boston (196-F-2001), Grace Berger (183-G-1999), Rhyne Howard (188-SF, college: Kentucky) and Haley Jones (185-G-2001) who have all been drafted to the WNBA. All three of Ethridge, Merriweather and Johnston each have previous USA Basketball coaching experience, and Ethridge also has experience playing - and winning - as a member of the 1988 Olympic gold medal winning team for the United States as well as winning gold at the 1986 Goodwill Games, 1986 World Championships and 1987 Pan American Games. Previously part of USA Basketball as an assistant coach, Ethridge won gold at the 2016 FIBA U18 Women's Americas Championship and silver at the 2017 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup. She was named the 2022-23 National Coach of the Year by The Athletic after winning Washington State's first-ever Pac-12 Tournament title, setting a record for total wins at 23-10, and earning a bid to the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The Women's AmeriCup will be Merriweather's first bench coaching assignment for Team USA, but she has experience as a court coach for the 2021 USA Women's U19 National Team Trials. Merriweather was named Cincinnati head coach, her alma mater, after helping Memphis record its first 20-win season in over a decade and advancing to the 2023 WNIT Sweet 16. Johnston served as an assistant coach for the 2021 USA U19 National Team that won gold at the FIBA U19 World Cup, and is the winningest women's basketball coach in South Dakota State history. He secured an 11th NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament berth this season after the team tallied a 29-6 record and captured The Summit League Tournament title. Team USA is looking to capture a fifth AmeriCup title, winning four since the event's inception in 1993, including titles in the last two editions of the tournament in 2019 and 2021. Only Brazil has more titles, with five all-time. USA's Howard was named MVP of the 2021 edition of the tournament, while Elissa Cunane was named to the All-Star Five. Now-retired WNBA legend and Team USA forward Sylvia Fowles was named tournament MVP of the 2019 edition of the competition. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
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| PeKa are 22/23 Korisliiga champions - by Eurobasket News |
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PeKa - ToPo 85-83 PeKa clinched Korisliiga title. They held off ToPo in Game 3 to complete the sweep of the championship series. The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-83. Peli-Karhut made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Donica Cosby (172-1988, college: Okla City) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Serbian-Bosnian center Nikolina Zubac (188-1998) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Four Peli-Karhut players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who recorded 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Ebba Pekonen (172-2001) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Torpan Pojat's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: PeKa: D.Cosby 24+6reb+5ast, N.Zubac 23+6reb+1ast, N.Day 10+10reb+2ast, L.Vehka-Aho 10+3reb+3ast, R.Lehtoranta 9+3reb+1ast, R.Kosonen 9+8reb+2ast ToPo: I.Thomas 34+8reb+3ast, I.Allen 12+6reb+1ast, T.Tuukkanen 10+7reb+2ast, E.Pekonen 9+7reb+3ast, K.Saana 7+4reb+1ast, K.Meri 6+1reb+5ast |
| FRANCE |
| Alexis Peterson claims French LFB Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old playmaker got a double-double of 39 points and eleven assists, while her team crushed Flammes (9-12) with 20-point margin 92-72. Angers is placed at 6th position in French LFB. Angers is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 9-12 record. In the team's last game Peterson had a remarkable 86.7% from 2-point range. It's her second year at Angers and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Syracuse University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Peterson is league's best scorer averaging so far 18.6ppg. Peterson is in league's top in assists (3rd best: 5.9apg) and averages solid 2.4spg and 45.7% from behind 3-point line. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American center Briana Day (193-C-1995) of Bretagne. Day impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as Bretagne was edged by the higher-ranked Bourges (#3, 16-5) 77-75. Bretagne are still at the very bottom. 18 lost games are too many comparing to just three victories Bretagne managed to get this year. Day is one of the most experienced players at Bretagne and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Serbian Yvonne Anderson (170-G-1990) of Bourges (#3). Anderson scored 27 points and passed nine assists. She was a key player of Bourges, leading her team to a 77-75 win against the lower-ranked Bretagne (#12, 3-18). Bourges needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 16 victories and 5 lost games. Anderson has a great season in France. After 20 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.0apg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Carla Leite (2004) of Tarbes - 22 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Tiffany Clarke (183-F-1991) of Roche - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Yohana Ewodo (183-F-2001) of Tarbes - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Nikolina Milic (191-C-1994) of Flammes - 19 points and 8 rebounds 8. Victoria Vivians (187-G) of Flammes - 17 points and 9 rebounds 9. Brianna Fraser (190-F-1997) of Flammes - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Kyara Linskens (193-C-1996) of BLMA - 14 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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| Sopron repeat as Division A champions - by Eurobasket News |
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Sopron - UNI Gyor 74-55 Sopron defended their Division A title. They cruised past UNI Gyor in the third game of the title series to sweep the Finals. Eziyoda Magbegor (193-C-1999) scored 27 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to pace the champions. Sopron recorded a 20-10 lead after ten minutes. UNI Gyor cut the distance to 9 points at halftime 37-28. But Sopron went on a decisive run in the third term. The hosts piled up a 19-point lead at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Jelena Brooks (188-PF-1989) posted 21 points in the victory. Debora Dubei (184-SF-1997) and Aaryn Ellenberg-Wiley (168-PG-1992, college: Oklahoma) answered with 12 points apiece for UNI Gyor. |
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| D1 Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Astana Tigers and Turan reach Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Astana Tigers - Aktobe 66-44 Astana Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Anna Bezgodova (192-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Oksana Nurbaeva (188-1990) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Astana Tigers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Russian center Alexandra Plyasova (194-1987) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and Russian power forward Olga Aksenova (187-1996) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively. 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: Astana Tigers: T.Kuzmina 16+3reb+5ast, D.Koroleva 14+4reb+3ast, A.Bezgodova 14+11reb+4ast, O.Nurbaeva 12+9reb+4ast, M.Astapenko 4+2reb+6ast, T.Dariya 2+2reb+1ast Aktobe: O.Aksenova 16+6reb+2ast, A.Plyasova 11+13reb+1ast, I.Manucharyan 10+6reb+2ast, R.Natalya 3, O.Bagmet 2+4reb+6ast, K.Ksenia 2+2reb+4ast Turan - Caspiy Aktau 88-51 Turan dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Caspiy Aktau's 16. Turan forced 27 Caspiy Aktau turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Caspiy Aktau's players. It was a good game for the former international guard Anastassiya Alishauskayte (173-1988) who led her team to a victory with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Ukrainian power forward Ganna Rulyova (183-1986, agency: BIG) contributed with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Turan players scored in double figures. Alexandra Saitova (164-2000) answered with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Yrysty Kassymova (172-2000) added 5 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Caspiy Aktau. Top scorers: Turan: A.Alishauskayte 22+8reb+6ast, G.Rulyova 21+8reb+7ast, R.Gavriluk 15+5reb+5ast, V.Voloshina 11+4reb+7ast, A.Glazacheva 10+2reb+4ast, N.Aydana 4+2reb+1ast Caspiy Aktau: A.Saitova 16+6reb+6ast, P.Valeria 10+3reb+1ast, G.Meri 7+1reb+4ast, P.Alexandra 6+5reb+2ast, K.Yrysty 5+8reb+3ast, A.Ilyasova 5+3reb+1ast |
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| DEX-D Round 23: CODM lose to KACM - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Top ranked CODM (9-6) recorded its sixth loss in Meknes on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked KACM (14-3) 72-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of CODM. KACM maintains third place with 14-3 record having just four point less than leader CODM. CODM at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tetouan. Second ranked MAT faced 4th placed FUS Rabat. Host MAT (7-10) smashed guests from Rabat (6-14) 69-43. MAT maintains second place with 7-10 record having just three points less than leader CODM. FUS Rabat at the other side keeps the fourth position with 14 games lost. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rabat. First ranked IRAN faced 4th placed FAR. Guests from (19-3) defeated host FAR (13-4) 72-66. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of FAR. IRAN have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Newly promoted IRAN maintains first place with 19-3 record. Loser FAR keeps the fourth position with four games lost. In the last two games of round 23 winless OCY was crushed by MTB in Tanger 74-21. RCOZ smashed AREH at home 66-42.
CODM - KACM 67-72 Top ranked CODM (9-6) recorded its sixth loss in Meknes on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked KACM (14-3) 72-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of CODM. KACM maintains third place with 14-3 record having just four point less than leader CODM. CODM at the other side still keeps top position with six games lost. MTB - OCY 74-21 There was no surprise in Tanger where bottom-ranked OCY (0-16) was crushed by second ranked MTB (15-4) 74-21 on Thursday. MTB maintains second place with 15-4 record having just seven point less than leader CODM. Loser OCY still closes the standings with 16 games lost. MAT - FUS Rabat 69-43 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tetouan. Second ranked MAT faced 4th placed FUS Rabat. Host MAT (7-10) smashed guests from Rabat (6-14) 69-43. MAT maintains second place with 7-10 record having just three points less than leader CODM. FUS Rabat at the other side keeps the fourth position with 14 games lost. FAR - IRAN 66-72 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rabat. First ranked IRAN faced 4th placed FAR. Guests from (19-3) defeated host FAR (13-4) 72-66. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of FAR. IRAN have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Newly promoted IRAN maintains first place with 19-3 record. Loser FAR keeps the fourth position with four games lost. RCOZ - AREH 66-42 No shocking result in a game in Oued Zem where first ranked RCOZ (9-9) smashed 5th ranked AREH (5-12) 66-42 on Friday. RCOZ maintains first place with 9-9 record. Newly promoted AREH keeps the fifth position with 12 games lost. |
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| Quincy Noble transfers to OK State - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Noble played also at University of New Mexico in 2018-2019. Her team ended regular season as a second best place in MWC in 2019. She graduated McKinney (TX) High in 2018. |
| Susana Yepes will continue her college career at Oregon State University - by Eurobasket News |
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Oregon State University landed Colombian 5-11 small forward Susana Yepes. Yepes moved there from South Georgia Technical College (NJCAA) where she played only for one year. She helped her team make it to the NJCAA Division I Sweet 16 that season. Yepes represented Colombia at the South American Championship U17 in Barranquilla (Colombia) four years ago. Her team won Gold and her stats at that event were 5 games: 0.4ppg, 1.0rpg. (via @raoul_000) |
| Maddie Vejsicky transfers to San Diego - by Eurobasket News | |
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University of San Diego added to their roster forward Maddie Vejsicky (6'0''). Newark (OH) native moved there from Virginia Tech University where she spent her freshman year. But in 6 games she recorded just 0.8ppg last season. Vejsicky's team ended regular season as a second best place in ACC this year. Virginia Tech won ACC Tournament. Hokies made it to the NCAA Final Four. Vejsicky graduated Newark (OH) High in 2022. |
| Matilda Ekh transfers to Virginia Tech - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played also at Vasteras Basket in 2016-2017, RIG Lulea in 2019-2020 and then at Lulea Basket in 2020. Her team won Swedish Damligan Regular Season Championship in 2020. Ekh was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Damligan Honorable Mention. She has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. Ekh has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team in 2020. She represented Sweden at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship in Debrecen (Hungary) last year. Her stats at that event were 7 games: Score-5 (14.3ppg), 7.1rpg, 2.7apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 57.5%, 3PT: 41.0%, FT: 75.0%. Ekh was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B First Team in 2018. Her team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B in Podgorica (Montenegro) in 2020. Her team won Swedish BasketEttan Group North Championship in 2019 and 2020. Her team also won Swedish BasketEttan Championship in 2019. She was selected to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B Best Guard in 2019. Ekh was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B First Team in 2019. Her team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) in 2019. She was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Damligan Second Team in 2021. |
| Wofford land commitment from Sara Deidda, ex Tresnjevka - by Eurobasket News |
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Wofford College landed 18-year old Croatian 5-11 guard Sara Deidda. Deidda has played for the last three years at the junior team of Tresnjevka in Croatian Premijer Liga. In 13 games she averaged 3.2ppg and 1.1rpg last season. She helped them to make it to the cup final. Deidda represented Croatia at the FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) last year. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 1.7ppg, 1.0rpg. (via @raoul_000) |
| Maddie Nolan commits to Colorado - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Nolan graduated Zionsville High in 2019. |
| Lynx assistant coach Kristin Haynie leaves after one month to take college coaching job - by Eurobasket News |
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Kristin Haynie 's tenure as a Lynx assistant was not a long one. Hired by the team as an assistant coach in March, Haynie was announced as the new head coach of the Central Michigan University women's team Thursday. In a brief news release, the Lynx said, "The Minnesota Lynx wish Kristin Haynie the best in her new role as head coach of Central Michigan University. While we are disappointed she is leaving us, we know this is a special opportunity for Kristin." Haynie, 39, is a Michigan native who played at Michigan State and was a first-round WNBA draft pick by Sacramento in 2005. After her playing career ended, Haynie had stints as an assistant at Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan and, the past four years, at Michigan State. In returning to Central Michigan, where she spent five seasons as an assistant, Haynie is taking over a team that compiled a 10-48 record in the last two season. Courtesy of: startribune.com |
| Sydney Taylor will continue her college career at Louisville - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Taylor graduated St. Anthony's High School (South Huntington, NY) in 2019. |
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 Dynamo 17.4 15.6 14.0 13.3 13.1 |
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| Superleague 1 Round 1 of Finals. MBA-2 claim opening win - by Eurobasket News |
FINALMBA-2 - Chevakata 62-44MBA-2 dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Chevakata's 16. They outrebounded Chevakata 45-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. Center Anastasiia Bobrik (185-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Alexandra Eliseeva (170-2005) chipped in 17 points. MBA-2's coach Andrey Dolopchi used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Belarusian guard Anastasiya Sushchyk (160-1997) produced 13 points and 4 assists and forward Lidiya Malakhova (184-2003) added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: MBA-2: E.Alexandra 17+2reb+3ast, A.Bobrik 10+15reb+6ast, V.Yakovleva 8+6reb, A.Bocharova 6+6reb+2ast, E.Koshechkina 6+7reb+1ast, K.Elizaveta 5+2reb Chevakata: A.Sushchyk 13+1reb+4ast, K.Kord 8+2reb+1ast, M.Lidiya 6+6reb+3ast, M.Sheveleva 5+5reb, M.Kanischeva 4+4reb+1ast, G.Ekaterina 3+3reb+3ast 3-4 PlaceDynamo-Farm - Kazanochka 49-47Dynamo-Farm forced 21 Kazanochka turnovers and had a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Kristina Bakaeva (190-2000) stepped up and scored 3 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and center Ksenia Nesterova (195-1998) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Anastaiya Kuplinova (175-1996) responded with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and center Irina Litvinenko (189-1996) scored 6 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Dynamo-Farm: S.Alexandra 11+2reb+3ast, F.Ksenia 10+5reb+1ast, K.Nesterova 10+8reb, E.Yana 6+2reb+1ast, R.Viktoriya 4+1reb+1ast, K.Bakaeva 3+14reb+1ast Kazanochka: A.Kuplinova 14+7reb+5ast, E.Fedotova 10+4reb, I.Litvinenko 6+7reb+1ast, A.Novikova 6+2reb+1ast, L.Karina 5+2reb, P.Veselova 3+6reb 5-6 PlaceSpartak SP - Runa 90-65Spartak SP looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Tatyana Soloveva (182-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Svetlana Kramar (177-1998) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Spartak SP players scored in double figures. Forward Maria Kucherova (185-2005) produced 10 points and 7 rebounds and center Viktoriya Scherbakova (194-2001) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Spartak SP: S.Kramar 20+7reb+4ast, A.Andrushchenko 16+4ast, T.Soloveva 14+15reb+5ast, D.Popova 13+7reb+1ast, E.Voronina 10+4reb+3ast, L.Ekaterina 9 Runa: M.Cheremisina 11+3reb, K.Maria 10+7reb+2ast, S.Viktoriya 10+5reb+3ast, X.Sharova 7+1reb+1ast, E.Oleynikova 7+3reb+3ast, Y.Inkina 6+1reb 7-8 PlaceSparta&K-2 V - UMMC Junior 66-65Sparta&K-2 V forced 21 UMMC Junior turnovers. Forward Karina Komarova (186-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and forward Anastasiia Odintcova (184-2003) accounted for 9 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Anna Borodina (179-2002) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Polina Kuznetsova (181-2004) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for UMMC Junior in the defeat. UMMC Junior's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Sparta&K-2 V: L.Sofia 15+3reb+1ast, K.Karina 14+11reb+5ast, S.Polina 10+1reb+2ast, O.Anastasiia 9+10reb+1ast, S.Mariya 8+2reb, S.Sofia 6+1reb+3ast UMMC Junior: B.Anna 19+5reb+2ast, K.Polina 12+10reb+2ast, B.Alena 8+2reb, S.Maria 6+3reb+3ast, S.Darya 5+2reb+7ast, K.Margarita 4+3reb+3ast |
| PBL Round 2 of Finals. UMMC clinch second consecutive victory - by Eurobasket News |
FINALUMMC - Dynamo K. 82-80Dynamo K. was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international center Maria Vadeeva (193-1998) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international point guard Viktoriya Zavyalova (170-1998) supported her with 16 points and 7 assists. Even 20 points by Nigerian-American guard Ezinne Kalu (173-1992, college: SSU) did not help to save the game for Dynamo K.. The former international center Elizaveta Shabanova (197-1997) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Dynamo K.: E.Kalu 20+4reb+2ast, E.Shabanova 13+8reb, O.Frolkina 13+3reb+3ast, N.Anoikina 10+4reb+1ast, A.Shtanko 9+2reb+1ast, O.Safonova 6+2reb+1ast UMMC: M.Vadeeva 26+14reb+1ast, V.Zavyalova 16+2reb+7ast, M.Papova 14+8reb+2ast, A.Bentley 12+1reb+4ast, A.Shilova 4+1ast, K.Levchenko 3+1reb+1ast 3-4 PlaceMBA - Nadezhda 75-61MBA forced 21 Nadezhda turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international center Nina Glonti (188-1997, agency: LBM Management) who scored 18 points. The former international point guard Marina Goldyreva (169-1993, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Forward Svetlana Tokhtash (187-1992) produced 14 points and forward Viktoriia Medvedeva (184-1991) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Nadezhda: S.Tokhtash 14+4reb, V.Medvedeva 11+5reb+2ast, D.Namok 9+1reb+2ast, N.Zhedik 8+2reb+2ast, A.Zotkina 8+7reb+3ast, L.Alisa 6+1reb+1ast MBA: N.Glonti 18+4reb+1ast, M.Goldyreva 15+3reb+4ast, K.Nizamova 10+3reb+1ast, M.Krymova 9+1ast, T.Petrushina 6+2reb, V.Cheren 6+1reb 5-6 PlaceSparta&K MR - Samara 62-64Samara forced 23 Sparta&K MR turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Marina Bas (194-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Brazilian forward Isabela Macedo (180-1994) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Daria Ignatova (180-2000) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds and forward Sabina Abaydullina (186-1997) added 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Sparta&K MR: D.Ignatova 17+7reb+3ast, V.Kuchina 13+7reb, A.Sabina 9+9reb+4ast, E.Kiseleva-Sergevna 6+1reb, A.Kuznetsova 5+1reb+4ast, K.Kuzmina 4+5reb Samara: I.Macedo 18+7reb+3ast, M.Bas 16+12reb+5ast, A.Zaitceva 12+3reb+3ast, O.Novikova 8+2reb+2ast, P.Anastasiya 3+3reb, D.Kurilchuk 3+3reb+2ast 7-8 PlaceEnisey - Nika 53-74Nika held Enisey to an opponent 22.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Polina Fedorova (189-1995) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Mariia Cherepanova (190-1987) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Nika players scored in double figures. Forward Anastasiya Shuvagina (180-1998, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) responded with 19 points and power forward Ekatarina Polyashova-Burova (189-1996, agency: LBM Management) scored 8 points. Enisey's coach Olga Shuneykina gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Enisey: A.Shuvagina 19+2reb+2ast, P.Yana 8+1reb+1ast, E.Polyashova-Burova 8+4reb+1ast, E.Golovchenko 5+3reb+4ast, T.Vidmer 4+5reb, O.Petrova 4+4reb+4ast Nika: P.Fedorova 16+7reb+2ast, M.Cherepanova 15+7reb+2ast, S.Grant-Allen 11+7reb+2ast, N.Baric 10+2reb+6ast, J.Poluyanova 9+5reb, N.Jovanovic 8+3reb+4ast |
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| SKL Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Celje and Triglav advance into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Jezica - Celje 63-88 The game was mostly controlled by Celje. Jezica managed to win second period 19-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Jezica's 32 and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Celje forced 23 Jezica turnovers and outrebounded them 53-33 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American Sara Loomis (188-1997, college: Ashland) had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international point guard Blaza Ceh (181-2003) chipped in 17 points, 5 assists and 7 steals during the contest. Four Celje players scored in double figures. Forward Hana Ivanusa (186-2004, agency: LBM Management) responded with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Lejla Pamic (180-1999) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Celje: T.Simmons 17+3reb+3ast, C.Blaza 17+3reb+5ast, S.Zoja 14+4reb+2ast, S.Loomis 13+10reb+4ast, B.Lea 8+8reb+2ast, J.Mojca 6+10reb+4ast Jezica: I.Hana 21+8reb+4ast, L.Pamic 9+7reb+3ast, M.Manca 7+5reb, L.Elena 6+1reb+1ast, E.Micunovic 6+2reb+3ast, A.Jeras 5+5reb+1ast Triglav - Ilrija 70-54 It looked good early as Ilrija took a 8-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Triglav took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 16 points. They made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Triglav forced 22 Ilrija turnovers. Forward Manca Vrecer (178-2002) notched 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Ajda Burgar (177-2001) supported her with 18 points. Four Triglav players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 4 assists by point guard Hana Sambolic (176-2004) did not help to save the game for Ilrija. Bosnian Nikolina Delic (184-1996) added 6 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Top scorers: Triglav: A.Burgar 18+2reb+1ast, A.Saric 15+1ast, R.Abramovic 12+5reb+4ast, L.Bubnic 10+8reb+3ast, M.Vrecer 9+9reb+5ast, D.Anja 4+2reb Ilrija: S.Hana 23+4reb+4ast, A.Merlak 10+3reb+3ast, S.Sara 8+4reb+3ast, N.Delic 6+8reb+2ast, E.Lapajne 3+2reb, S.Jovana 2+10reb+1ast |
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| Recap of LF Endesa Round 1 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Estudiantes - Valencia 56-58 The former international guard Leticia Romero (173-1995, college: FSU) stepped up and scored 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and the former international point guard Cristina Ouvina (173-1990) chipped in 6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side Belgian center Billie Massey (184-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Melisa Gretter (166-1993) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Top scorers: Estudiantes: B.Massey 22+10reb+1ast, M.Gretter 10+5reb+5ast, N.Fingall 8+2reb+2ast, B.Massey 5+2reb+1ast, A.Mollenhauer 5+2reb+4ast, M.Erauncetamurguil 5+12reb Valencia: R.Carrera 12+3reb, L.Romero 12+5reb+2ast, M.Guelich 12+3reb, A.Torrens 9+1reb+2ast, L.Cox 7+4reb+2ast, C.Ouvina 6+6reb+6ast Gernika - Zaragoza 75-69 The former international point guard Sandra Ygueravide (172-1984) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists for the winning side and Portuguese Sofia Gomes (188-1990, college: Tallahassee) accounted for 8 points and 7 rebounds. Gernika's coach Anna Montanana allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American-Montenegrin center Markeisha Gatling (196-1992, college: NC State) came up with 15 points and 6 rebounds and German Leonie Fiebich (193-2000) added 8 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals respectively for Zaragoza in the defeat. Top scorers: Zaragoza: M.Gatling 15+6reb+1ast, H.Oma 13+2reb+2ast, C.Grande 10+2reb, L.Fiebich 8+8reb+5ast, V.Gimeno 8+1ast, M.Ortiz 6+3reb+3ast Gernika: S.Ygueravide 20+1reb+10ast, L.Spreafico 13+2reb, J.Wojta 11+4reb, G.Meskonyte 8+3reb+2ast, S.Gomes 8+7reb+2ast, R.Buch 8+4reb+1ast Barca CBS - Girona 50-56 American guard Rebekah Gardner (185-1990, college: UCLA) fired 20 points for the winners. Her fellow American import point guard Brittney Sykes (175-1994, college: Syracuse) chipped in 18 points. The former international point guard Anna Cruz (173-1986) produced 11 points and 6 rebounds and Ainhoa Lopez (180-1997) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Barca CBS's coach Isaac Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Barca CBS: A.Cruz 11+6reb+2ast, M.Canella 10+3reb+3ast, A.Lopez 10+5reb+2ast, R.Davis 6+4reb, V.Mircheva 5+1reb+1ast, K.Rakovic 4+2reb Girona: R.Gardner 20+4reb, B.Sykes 18+4reb, M.Tolo 9+10reb+1ast, G.Labuckiene 5+5reb+1ast, C.Muhate 4+6reb+3ast, R.Berta 0 Cadi La Seu - Avenida 45-92 Avenida held Cadi La Seu to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 61.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Avenida had a 33-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Avenida looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Cadi La Seu's players. Greek forward Maria Fasoula (196-1997, college: Vanderbilt) fired 17 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners. The former international guard Leonor Rodriguez-Manso (180-1991, college: FSU) chipped in 8 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international center Georgina Bahi (190-1989) produced 8 points and 9 rebounds and forward Julia Soler (178-2001) added 10 points and 4 steals respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Cadi La Seu: J.Soler 10+4reb, G.Bahi 8+9reb, P.Strautmane 7+2reb+1ast, S.Watts 7+1reb+2ast, J.Tunstull 6+4reb, L.Raventos 5+1ast Avenida: M.Fasoula 17+9reb+1ast, A.Prince 15+4reb+1ast, J.Reisingerova 13+3reb, B.Carleton 9+3reb+3ast, L.Rodriguez-Manso 8+6reb+6ast, M.Cazorla 7+1reb+4ast |
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| Matilda Ekh transfers to Virginia Tech - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played also at Vasteras Basket in 2016-2017, RIG Lulea in 2019-2020 and then at Lulea Basket in 2020. Her team won Swedish Damligan Regular Season Championship in 2020. Ekh was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Damligan Honorable Mention. She has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. Ekh has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team in 2020. She represented Sweden at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship in Debrecen (Hungary) last year. Her stats at that event were 7 games: Score-5 (14.3ppg), 7.1rpg, 2.7apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 57.5%, 3PT: 41.0%, FT: 75.0%. Ekh was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B First Team in 2018. Her team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B in Podgorica (Montenegro) in 2020. Her team won Swedish BasketEttan Group North Championship in 2019 and 2020. Her team also won Swedish BasketEttan Championship in 2019. She was selected to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B Best Guard in 2019. Ekh was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B First Team in 2019. Her team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) in 2019. She was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Damligan Second Team in 2021. |
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| WSBL Round 19: Chunghwa Telecom lose to Taiyuan Textile in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Very significant was Taiyuan Textile's (#2, 14-5) victory against 3rd placed Chunghwa Telecom (6-13) 77-64. Taiyuan Textile dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Chunghwa Telecom's 30. They outrebounded Chunghwa Telecom 36-24 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Taiyuan Textile looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for the former international center Tieh Lin (182-1999) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Hsiao-Tong Peng (168-1998) helped adding 13 points. At the losing side the former international power forward Hsiang-Ting Huang (180-1993) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Taiyuan Textile maintains second place with 14-5 record having just two points less than leader Cathay Life. Chunghwa Telecom at the other side keeps the third position with 13 games lost. Taiyuan Textile are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Taipower (#4) in the next round. Chunghwa Telecom will play against the league's leader Cathay Life and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very significant was Cathay Life's (#1, 16-3) victory against 4th placed Taipower (2-17) 81-47. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Yu-Ting Lin (179-1994) who led the winners and scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Meng-Xin Chen accounted for 10 points and 6 assists. The former international Yi-Wen Zhang (173-1996) came up with 8 points and 5 rebounds for Taipower 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. Cathay Life (16-3) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. Taipower lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Cathay Life will play against Chunghwa Telecom (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Taipower will play against the league's second-placed Taiyuan Textile and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Taiyuan T. - Chunghua T. 77-64 Very significant was Taiyuan Textile's (#2, 14-5) victory against 3rd placed Chunghwa Telecom (6-13) 77-64. Taiyuan Textile dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Chunghwa Telecom's 30. They outrebounded Chunghwa Telecom 36-24 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Taiyuan Textile looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for the former international center Tieh Lin (182-1999) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Hsiao-Tong Peng (168-1998) helped adding 13 points. At the losing side the former international power forward Hsiang-Ting Huang (180-1993) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Jia-Wei Liu (175-1988) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Taiyuan Textile maintains second place with 14-5 record having just two points less than leader Cathay Life. Chunghwa Telecom at the other side keeps the third position with 13 games lost. Taiyuan Textile are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Taipower (#4) in the next round. Chunghwa Telecom will play against the league's leader Cathay Life and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Taiyuan T.: T.Lin 15+14reb+4ast, H.Peng 13+4reb+3ast, H.Pin-Zhen 10+1reb+2ast, Y.Wu 9+2reb+8ast, P.Tsai 9+3reb+2ast, C.Cho 8+2reb+3ast Chunghua T.: H.Huang 21+6reb+1ast, W.You-Yiwen 9+2reb+1ast, J.Liu 9+6reb+3ast, L.Yushu 9+3reb+1ast, H.Liu 6+1reb, X.Shi-Zan 4+6ast Cathay Life - Taipower 81-47 Very significant was Cathay Life's (#1, 16-3) victory against 4th placed Taipower (2-17) 81-47. Cathay Life dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Taipower's 28. Cathay Life forced 28 Taipower turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Taipower's players. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Yu-Ting Lin (179-1994) who led the winners and scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Meng-Xin Chen (163-1999) accounted for 10 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Four Cathay Life players scored in double figures. The former international Yi-Wen Zhang (173-1996) came up with 8 points and 5 rebounds and the former international point guard Chia-Wen Kuo (169-1993) added 8 points respectively for Taipower 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. Cathay Life (16-3) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place. Taipower lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Cathay Life will play against Chunghwa Telecom (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Taipower will play against the league's second-placed Taiyuan Textile and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cathay Life: Y.Lin 12+6reb+5ast, Y.Han 12+4reb, L.Huang 11+2reb+2ast, C.Meng-Xin 10+2reb+6ast, P.Lo 9+2reb+2ast, Y.Hsu 8+2reb+2ast Taipower: Y.Zhang 8+5reb+1ast, C.Kuo 8+3reb+3ast, C.Hsieh 6+1reb, X.Liu 6+3reb+2ast, Y.Zi-Yu 6+1reb+1ast, Y.Yi-Jun 4+7reb |
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| KBSL Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Mersin and Fenerbahce to clash for title - by Eurobasket News |
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Botas A. - Mersin 57-68 Mersin outrebounded Botas A. 41-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. American guard Tiffany Hayes (177-1989, college: UConn) notched 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Chelsea Gray (180-1992, college: Duke) supported her with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Mersin's coach Emre Vatansever allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 16 points and 8 assists by the former international point guard Sevgi Uzun (170-1997) did not help to save the game for Botas A.. American forward Erica McCall (190-1995, college: Stanford) added 11 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Top scorers: Botas A.: S.Uzun 16+2reb+8ast, E.McCall 11+6reb, G.Hatice 7+1reb+1ast, V.Macaulay 7+9reb+1ast, M.Gulcan 7+7reb+2ast, M.Avci 4+3reb Mersin: T.Hayes 20+5reb+2ast, E.Williams 16+6reb, C.Gray 13+7reb+4ast, G.Takmaz 7+5reb+3ast, E.Ural-Topuz 6+4reb, G.Fitik 4+7reb Galatasaray - Fenerbahce 78-87 Fenerbahce dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Galatasaray's 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Belgian center Emma Meesseman (192-1993, agency: LBM Management) scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Breanna Stewart (193-1994, college: UConn) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists during the contest. International center Teaira McCowan (201-1996, college: MSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds and Russian-American point guard Epiphanny Prince (175-1988, college: Rutgers) scored 22 points. Top scorers: Galatasaray: T.McCowan 27+12reb+1ast, E.Prince 22+3ast, K.Nacickaite 12+5reb+5ast, B.Akbas 9+2reb+2ast, P.Bilgic 3+1ast, A.Jurjane 3+1reb Fenerbahce: E.Meesseman 26+7reb+8ast, B.Stewart 23+4reb+4ast, K.McBride 17+3reb+5ast, O.Cakir-Turgut 9+6reb+8ast, M.Aydin 8+5reb+4ast, S.Onar 2+1ast |
| Alaina Coates (ex Galatasaray) joins Dream - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2017 she was drafted by Chicago Sky (WNBA) as #2 pick overall. The former University of South Carolina standout is in her sixth season in pro basketball. Coates also represented USA at the Panamerican Games in Toronto (Canada) eight years ago. Coates' team won Silver and her stats at that event were 5 games: 11.0ppg, Reb-1 (10.0rpg), Blocks-2 (1.2bpg), FGP-3 (66.7%), FT: 57.9%. She is quite experienced player. Coates' career allowed her to visit three different continents, while she played in five different countries. Coates tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. She has played previously professionally also in China (Golden Bulls), Hungary (Sopron), Israel (Ramat Hasharon) and other WNBA teams (Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx) and Turkey (Nesibe and Hatay). Her team won SEC Tournament in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Coates was voted to SEC All-Defensive Team back in 2015 and 2017. |
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| NBL Round 6: UCU Ladies defeat KIU Rangers 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 LBM Management. The most exciting game of round 6 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked KIU Rangers (2-3) to third ranked UCU Ladies (5-2) 66-63 on Friday evening. UCU Ladies shot 26 for 37 from the free-throw line, while KIU Rangers only scored three points from the stripe. 24 personal fouls committed by KIU Rangers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Tracy Namugosa had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Shillah Lamunu chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Diana Letaru with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. KIU Rangers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. UCU Ladies have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Miracle. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#1) and Miracle (#6). JTL Jaguars (6-1) smashed visiting Miracle (2-3) by 38 points 78-40. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Miracle. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Amoding Moreen supported her with 17 points. JTL Jaguars' coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Susan Amito did not help to save the game for Miracle. JTL Jaguars have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted JTL Jaguars maintains first position with 6-1 record. Miracle at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with KIU Rangers. JTL Jaguars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Miracle's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Nkumba LM. NBL top team - JTL Jaguars (6-1) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Angels (0-3) in Kampala 63-30. The best player for the winners was Angella Lokwameri who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Catherine Amugusut who recorded 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. JTL Jaguars have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted JTL Jaguars maintains first position with 6-1 record. Loser Angels still closes the standings with three games lost. JTL Jaguars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers. In the last game of round 6 UCU Ladies won against Angels on the opponent's court 73-62.
Angels - UCU Ladies 62-73 Very expected game in Kampala where bottom-ranked Angels (0-3) were defeated by third ranked UCU Ladies (5-2) 73-62 on Wednesday. UCU Ladies forced 22 Angels turnovers and outrebounded them 56-43 including 20 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Aziida Nabayunga (-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international Bridget Aber (-2001) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four UCU Ladies players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Ritah Komugisa (-1982) who recorded 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Elizabeth Akol (-1993) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Angels' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. UCU Ladies have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Angels still closes the standings with three games lost. UCU Ladies will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers. Top scorers: UCU Ladies: A.Bridget 19+7reb+1ast, N.Aziida 16+16reb+6ast, A.Prosper 14+4reb+4ast, N.Tracy 11+6reb+2ast, O.Millicent 8+7reb+4ast, N.Emily 3+6reb+2ast Angels: A.Elizabeth 13+7reb+3ast, K.Ritah 12+7reb+4ast, K.Grace 10+7reb+1ast, M.Joan 8+2reb+4ast, A.Catherine 6+6reb+3ast, G.Kusaba 5+5reb+2ast JTL Jaguars - Angels 63-30 NBL top team - JTL Jaguars (6-1) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Angels (0-3) in Kampala 63-30. JTL Jaguars held Angels to an opponent 17.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.1 percent accuracy of the winners. JTL Jaguars forced 29 Angels turnovers and outrebounded them 54-34 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Angella Lokwameri who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Catherine Amugusut (-1983) who recorded 9 points and Elizabeth Akol (-1993) added 7 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. JTL Jaguars have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted JTL Jaguars maintains first position with 6-1 record. Loser Angels still closes the standings with three games lost. JTL Jaguars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angels' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kampala to the arena Magic Stormers. Top scorers: JTL Jaguars: L.Angella 21+7reb+5ast, S.Ageno 13+13reb+4ast, M.Amoding 12+4reb+1ast, M.Namuwaya 7+8reb+2ast, B.Kayaga 6+1reb, L.Ruth 4+5reb Angels: A.Catherine 9+2reb+1ast, A.Elizabeth 7+4reb, G.Kusaba 4+4reb, R.Asunta 3+3reb, K.Grace 3+3reb+1ast, A.Malisera 2+4reb JTL Jaguars - Miracle 78-40 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kampala: JTL Jaguars (#1) and Miracle (#6). JTL Jaguars (6-1) smashed visiting Miracle (2-3) by 38 points 78-40. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Miracle. JTL Jaguars forced 28 Miracle turnovers and outrebounded them 56-28 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Miracle's players. The former international forward Sarah Ageno (176) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and guard Amoding Moreen (-1990) supported her with 17 points. JTL Jaguars' coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Susan Amito did not help to save the game for Miracle. Guard Eden Tekitendwa (-2000) added 4 points and 6 rebounds. JTL Jaguars have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted JTL Jaguars maintains first position with 6-1 record. Miracle at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with KIU Rangers. JTL Jaguars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Miracle's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kampala Nkumba LM. Top scorers: JTL Jaguars: M.Amoding 17+2ast, S.Ageno 12+15reb+5ast, B.Kayaga 12+1reb+1ast, M.Namuwaya 9+9reb, P.Alado 6+9reb+1ast, N.Maimuna 6+1reb+2ast Miracle: S.Amito 10+7reb+4ast, N.Lilian 8, M.Atulinda 8+2reb, T.Eden 4+6reb+1ast, S.Namukose 4+3reb, A.Brenda 3+1ast KIU Rangers - UCU Ladies 63-66 The most exciting game of round 6 in the NBL took place in Kampala. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked KIU Rangers (2-3) to third ranked UCU Ladies (5-2) 66-63 on Friday evening. UCU Ladies shot 26 for 37 from the free-throw line, while KIU Rangers only scored three points from the stripe. 24 personal fouls committed by KIU Rangers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Tracy Namugosa had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Shillah Lamunu chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Diana Letaru with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Sharon Kirabo (170-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Five UCU Ladies and four KIU Rangers players scored in double figures. KIU Rangers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. UCU Ladies have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. KIU Rangers at the other side keep the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Miracle. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: UCU Ladies: L.Shillah 15+11reb+4ast, N.Aziida 15+8reb, N.Tracy 13+13reb+6ast, O.Millicent 12+5reb+3ast, A.Bridget 11+11reb, L.Sarah 0 KIU Rangers: L.Diana 16+12reb+5ast, K.Sharon 15+13reb+2ast, K.Ines 11+4reb, N.Perus 10+5reb+6ast, A.Mary 5+3reb, F.Namulema 4+1reb+1ast |
| USA |
| USA name coaching staff to lead women's AmeriCup team - by Eurobasket News |
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USA Basketball announced that Washington State University women's basketball head coach, Kamie Ethridge , will coach the USA's Women's AmeriCup team as they compete at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico from July 1-9. Ethridge will be assisted by University of Cincinnati women's basketball head coach Katrina Merriweather and South Dakota State University women's basketball head coach Aaron Johnston . The coaching trio succeeds Dawn Staley, Jennifer Rizzotti and Adia Barnes who coached USA to a gold medal in the 2021 edition of the Women's AmeriCup that included players such as Aliyah Boston (196-F-2001), Grace Berger (183-G-1999), Rhyne Howard (188-SF, college: Kentucky) and Haley Jones (185-G-2001) who have all been drafted to the WNBA. All three of Ethridge, Merriweather and Johnston each have previous USA Basketball coaching experience, and Ethridge also has experience playing - and winning - as a member of the 1988 Olympic gold medal winning team for the United States as well as winning gold at the 1986 Goodwill Games, 1986 World Championships and 1987 Pan American Games. Previously part of USA Basketball as an assistant coach, Ethridge won gold at the 2016 FIBA U18 Women's Americas Championship and silver at the 2017 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup. She was named the 2022-23 National Coach of the Year by The Athletic after winning Washington State's first-ever Pac-12 Tournament title, setting a record for total wins at 23-10, and earning a bid to the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The Women's AmeriCup will be Merriweather's first bench coaching assignment for Team USA, but she has experience as a court coach for the 2021 USA Women's U19 National Team Trials. Merriweather was named Cincinnati head coach, her alma mater, after helping Memphis record its first 20-win season in over a decade and advancing to the 2023 WNIT Sweet 16. Johnston served as an assistant coach for the 2021 USA U19 National Team that won gold at the FIBA U19 World Cup, and is the winningest women's basketball coach in South Dakota State history. He secured an 11th NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament berth this season after the team tallied a 29-6 record and captured The Summit League Tournament title. Team USA is looking to capture a fifth AmeriCup title, winning four since the event's inception in 1993, including titles in the last two editions of the tournament in 2019 and 2021. Only Brazil has more titles, with five all-time. USA's Howard was named MVP of the 2021 edition of the tournament, while Elissa Cunane was named to the All-Star Five. Now-retired WNBA legend and Team USA forward Sylvia Fowles was named tournament MVP of the 2019 edition of the competition. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| WNBA |
| Mercury Adds Taja Edwards to Coaching Staff - by Eurobasket News |
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The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury today announced the addition of longtime player and coach Taja Edwards to the team's coaching staff ahead of the 2023 WNBA season. Edwards joins Nikki Blue and Tully Bevilaqua on Head Coach Vanessa Nygaard's bench. "We are thrilled to have Taja join our team," said Nygaard. "She comes with a wealth of experience from a variety of programs in college and the NBA G League. She is smart, tactical, hard-working and creative. She will be both an asset to our players and a fabulous addition to our coaching staff." Edwards comes to the Mercury with a diverse skillset and more than 10 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level, most recently serving as assistant head coach for TCU Women's Basketball for the 2022-23 season. Prior to TCU, Edwards served as manager of basketball operations and player development for the Greensboro Swarm (the G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets), where she managed day-to-day operations including planning and coordination within the department. Edwards was also responsible for providing G-League scouting and player evaluation reports to the Hornets front office. Edwards' vast coaching experience includes two years serving as the offensive coordinator and director of recruiting at Loyola Marymount from 2019-21. Prior to her time in Los Angeles, Edwards served as the defensive coordinator and director of recruiting at Dartmouth (2017-19), regional recruiting coordinator at USC (2014-17), post player developmental coach at Cal State Fullerton (2013-14) and assistant coach and video coordinator at Mississippi (2012-13). A California native, Edwards played collegiately at Fresno State from 2007-11, where she helped guide the Bulldogs to 98 overall wins and four-consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament. She was part of three regular-season and WAC Championships, as well as three different WAC Tournament Championships. Courtesy of: wnba.com |
| Alaina Coates (ex Galatasaray) joins Dream - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2017 she was drafted by Chicago Sky (WNBA) as #2 pick overall. The former University of South Carolina standout is in her sixth season in pro basketball. Coates also represented USA at the Panamerican Games in Toronto (Canada) eight years ago. Coates' team won Silver and her stats at that event were 5 games: 11.0ppg, Reb-1 (10.0rpg), Blocks-2 (1.2bpg), FGP-3 (66.7%), FT: 57.9%. She is quite experienced player. Coates' career allowed her to visit three different continents, while she played in five different countries. Coates tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. She has played previously professionally also in China (Golden Bulls), Hungary (Sopron), Israel (Ramat Hasharon) and other WNBA teams (Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx) and Turkey (Nesibe and Hatay). Her team won SEC Tournament in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Coates was voted to SEC All-Defensive Team back in 2015 and 2017. |
