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| ABA LEAGUE |
| Krka keeps Skedelj for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. Skedelj played for Slovenian Senior National Team between 2019 and 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 10.7ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 30.8%, FT: 84.6%. Skedelj was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League 2 Honorable Mention in 2023. |
| Stergar re-signs at Krka - by Eurobasket News | |
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Krka Novo Mesto (Liga Nova KBM) confirmed in their roster 23-year old international shooting guard Leon Stergar (193cm-2000) for new 2023-24 season. Stergar has played there for the last three seasons. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. Stergar played 16 games in ABA League where he had 9.2ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.7apg and 1.1spg last season. He also represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 7.0ppg, 1.4rpg, FGP-1 (76.9%), 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 75.0%. Stergar has played previously for two other teams: Terme Olimia and Krsko. He won Adriatic League 2 championship title in 2023. |
| AFROCAN |
| Rwanda win FIBA AfroCan Zone 5 Qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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Burundi - Rwanda 48:70 Rwanda have won FIBA AfroCan Zone 5 Qualifiers and will head to AfroCan 2023 Regular season. In the Final game they edged Burundi 70-48. Rwanda lost the game to Burundi at the end of the Round Robin, 52-53. This game they started however more confidents and grabbed a 27-11 surge at the end of the first period. Rwanda never looked behind after and sealed the trophy. William Robeyns (192-SG-1996) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Dieudonne Ndizeye netted 15. Guibert Nijimbere (186-PG-1995) replied with 13 points in the losing effort. |
| South Sudan clinch third place at the 2023 FIBA AfroCan Qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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South Sudan - Tanzania 75:51 South Sudan clinched third place at the 2023 FIBA AfroCan Qualifiers. They overcame Tanzania 75:51 in the Africa Zone 5's Third-Place Game. Ruai Luak (196-G/F-2004) stepped up with 17 points and Koch Bar (211-C-1996, college: Bradley) collected 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. David Deng-Kongor (204-F-2000) followed them with 13 points, 9 rebounds and Alexander Dungal (200-F-1986) added 10 points. Juma Amini answered with 10 points for the Tanzanian side. |
| ANTIGUA |
| Nicaragua outscore Antigua and Barbuda in Managua - by Eurobasket News |
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Nicaragua - Antigua and Barbuda 79:71 Nicaragua outscored Antigua 79-71 and Barbuda in Managua at the start of the AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers. The hosts grabbed a 21-16 lead at the end of the first period and nailed 30 points in the third quarter to win the opener. Jared Ruiz (188-G/F-1992) was unstoppable for the winners with 41 points. Francisco Garth (195-G/F-1999) netted 8, whilst Josmel Martinez (198-F-1999, college: Broward CC) and Jensen Campbell (198-C/F-1998) produced 6 each. Selassie Braithwaite (193-F-1996) replied with 16 in a loss and Kareem Edwards (193-G-1990) delivered 12. |
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| ARGENTINA |
| Luca Vildoza (ex Crvena Zvezda) close to sign at Panathinaikos - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at the Bucks in NBA. But in 7 games he got just 0.7ppg in that year. He helped them to win the Central Division title. Vildoza has been also a member of Argentinian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Argentinian senior team since 2014 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. Vildoza represented Argentina at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 7.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 87.5%. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. Vildoza is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Spain (Baskonia), NBA (NY Knicks), Argentina (Quilmes Mar del Plata) and NBA Summer League (NY Knicks). Among many awards he was selected to Latinbasket.com Argentinian LigaA All-Domestic Players Team back in 2017. |
| ARMENIA |
| Johnson's double-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Elijah Johnson had a great game in the last round for Dvin and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 4. He had a double-double of 33 points and 18 rebounds, while his team edged out Erebuni (#6, 0-4), the league's bottom-ranked team 98-96. Dvin maintains the 5th position in Armenian league. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked such low. They already lost 3 games and recorded just one victory. In the team's last game Johnson had a remarkable 52.2% from 2-point range and got three three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He just recently signed at Dvin, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Johnson has impressive league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 32.3ppg. Johnson is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 17.3rpg), assists (9th best: 4.5apg) and averages solid 2.3spg and 52.7% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Xavier Womack (198-SF) of league's second-best Artik. He is American in his first season at Artik. In the last game Womack recorded impressive 28 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Of course he led Artik to another comfortable win outscoring Erebuni (#6, 0-4) 121-82. Artik's second position in the standings has not changed. His team's 3-1 record is not bad at all. Womack is one of the most experienced players at Artik and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 30.0ppg (#4). His other stats are also decent: 11.8rpg and 4.3apg. Third place about best performers goes to another Artik's star - guard Jah-Kobe Womack (190-G-1997). Womack got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. He went also for six rebounds and four assists. He was another key player of Artik, helping his team with a 121-82 easy win against Erebuni (#6, 0-4). Artik needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 3 victories and 1 lost game. Womack has a great season in Armenia. After only 4 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.5ppg (4th best) and rebounds with 5.8rpg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Byron Ray (175-PG-1993) of Dvin - 40 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists 5. Varant Keledjian (190-SF-1996) of Erebuni - 33 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Edder Menos (188-G) of Erebuni - 18 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Mkhitar Vardanyan (180-PG-1993) of Artik - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists 8. Treveyon Kinnard (178-PG-1998) of Erebuni - 33 points and 7 rebounds 9. Artyom Bichakhchyan (173-SF-1998) of Erebuni - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Haykaz Grigoryan (195-PF-1997) of Artik - 10 points and 9 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| AUSTRALIA |
| Toohey starts his pro career at Sydney - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He started his college career at Gonzaga University (NCAA). Toohey has been regularly called to Australian Senior National Team since 2021. As mentioned above he is just out of college, and it is Toohey's first season as a professional player. |
| AUSTRIA |
| David Kramer (ex Braunschweig) signs at Granada - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has been also a member of German international program for some years. Kramer has regularly played for German senior team since 2021 and previously for University National Team in 2019. He represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. Kramer is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (ratiopharm Ulm and Bayern Muenchen), Spain (Real Betis), Austria (Gunners Oberwart), NBA G League (Austin Spurs and NAZ Suns) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns). Kramer played in the final of German Bundesliga in 2016 and 2021. He was selected to NBBL All-Star Game back in 2015 and 2016. |
| Oberwart signs Monroe just out of college - by Stefan Heinrich | |
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Unger Steel Gunners Oberwart (BSL) signed 23-year old American forward Kris Monroe (203cm-96kg-1999) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Monroe just graduated from North Carolina Central University (NCAA). In 31 games he had 10.0ppg and 5.4rpg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in NCAA1. They also advanced to the league semifinals. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to All-MEAC Third Team. Monroe started his college career at Providence College (NCAA) where he played three seasons. Then he moved to North Carolina Central University (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at St. David's in Raleigh, NC. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be his first season as a professional player. Unger Steel Gunners Oberwart roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sebastian Kaeferle Tre'vion Lamar Forwards: Kris Monroe Florian Koeppel Centers: Daniel Koeppel Shaquille Rombley |
| Gmunden keeps Friedrich for another season - by Stefan Heinrich | ||||
Friedrich has been a member of Austrian international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Austrian senior team since 2015 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Friedrich has played previously for three other teams: Arkadia Lions, SKN St. Poelten Basketball and BC Vienna. Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-Austrian League Player of the Year award in 2022. |
| Guettl re-signs at Gmunden - by Stefan Heinrich | ||||
Guettl has been also a member of Austrian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Austrian senior team since 2017 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. Guettl represented Austria at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. He has played previously for Arkadia Lions. Basket Swans Gmunden roster for 2023-24: Guards: Daniel Friedrich Benedikt Guettl Forwards: Toni Blazan Jakob Lohr |
| BAHRAIN |
| Manama end season with basketball league title - by Eurobasket News |
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DEFENDING champions Manama capped a remarkable 2022-23 season by completing a historic treble last night as they demolished Muharraq 101-83 at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in game three of the best-of-five final series to clinch the Zain Basketball League title - their third trophy win in just three weeks after they won the Khalifa bin Salman Cup late last month and the inaugural FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) just last week. This was a record 22nd title win - the most by any team - for Manama, who completed the coveted league-and-cup double to go with their FIBA WASL trophy. Coming into the third game, Manama led 2-0 after having beaten Muharraq, 93-85 and 104-100, in the first two games and quickly sped to a 24-16 lead at the end of the first quarter before heading to the change room at half-time with the scoreboard showing them leading 50-42. Muharraq, for whom it was the fourth defeat in as many matches against Manama (who beat them in the Khalifa bin Salman Cup final also), looked completely out of sorts against their opponents, who were brimming with confidence after their historic FIBA WASL triumph last Saturday. Five minutes into the third quarter, Manama had increased their lead to 14 points, at 65-51, and, although Muharraq showed some fighting spirit to reduce it to 11 points, at 73-62, by the time the fourth quarter began, it was apparent to everyone present in the 4,000-seat arena that the defending champions were poised to run away with the game. 'Manama Hoo Ha!' shouted the eventual champions' fans, who had drenched half the arena in a sea of blue. The chant is a frequent one at all Manama games and is their way of urging the team on. 'Manama Hoo Ha!' replied the Muharraq supporters, who had created an ocean of white and red in the other half. Their retort, using the same phrase uttered by the Manama fans, is supposed to mock their opponents. But, again, as in the previous three games between the two teams, the joke was on Muharraq as Manama's overseas star Travin Thibodeaux (203-F-1996, college: New Orleans) (with a three-pointer and a two-point layup) and local hero Husain Ali (with a two-pointer) had put their team 18 points ahead, at 80-62, with seven minutes to go in the match. Soon, with five minutes left till the final buzzer, Manama were leading 86-66 and scores of Muharraq supporters decided they had seen enough and started filing out of the hall. Meanwhile, the Manama fans were threatening to bring the roof down with their screaming and cheering as the minutes ticked by and their victory looked even more assured. With about two-and-a-half minutes left, Manama's lead had risen to 24 after a Hassan Nowrooz three-point jump shot showed the scoreboard reading 97-73 in the defending champions' favour. Although, just seconds later, Muharraq's Bader Abdulla (G) replied with a three-point jump shot of his own to make it 97-76, Manama knew they were in an unbeatable position. So did the few diehard Muharraq supporters who had decided to stay until the bitter end but even they did not really applaud when, with about a minute and 40 seconds left, Baqer Isa reduced the deficit to 19 with a two-point layup. They perked up a bit 30 seconds later when Isa scored a three-point jump shot to make it 97-81 and clapped with a little more gusto but quietened down again when, less than 10 seconds later, Manama's Ammar Mohammed made a two-point layup with the scoreboard now reading 99-81. With exactly 60 seconds left till full-time, Muharraq's Abdulla Rabeea scored the final points for his team with a two-point layup but the dozen or so of his team's fans still in the hall didn't even bother to clap. Meanwhile, Manama coach Pantelis Gavriel had decided to give the players on his bench some game time and substituted out Thibodeaux, Sir'Dominic Pointer (198-G/F-1992, college: St.John's),, Mohammed Ameer and Mustafa Husain - four of the players who have played key roles in their team's dominance this season - and the quartet linked arms courtside and danced and sang along with their fans as the seconds ticked down to the end of the match. Fittingly, the electric Ahmed Aldurazi - who, along with Mustafa Husain's brother, Ali, has also been instrumental in leading Manama to their three trophies this season - scored the final points for his team to make it 101-83 with about 25 seconds left and the Muharraq players decided it was now time for them to throw in the towel. Off court, the Manama supporters had worked themselves into a frenzy of drum-beating, singing, clapping and dancing and the celebrations continued long after the team had accepted their prize and posed for photographs with it as well as the Khalifa bin Salman Cup and FIBA WASL trophies. Courtesy of: gdnonline.com |
| BANGLADESH |
| Bhutan Five Nations Basketball Champion - by Eurobasket News |
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Bhutan won the Five Nations Championship basketball title. Bhutan finished fourth in the league round and became the champion after defeating Bangladesh 62-60 on Thursday. Before that, Bhutan reached the final by defeating Nepal 61-60 after hitting a buzzer beater in the last second in the semi-final. In the other semi-final, Bangladesh reached the last two after defeating Pakistan 79-65. Bhutan defeated Nepal in both the league stage and semi-finals. Nepal defeated other teams Bangladesh, Pakistan, and hosts Maldives in the league stage. Pakistan, who were top and second in the league stage, failed to reach the finals. Bangladesh, ranked third in the points table, and Bhutan, ranked fourth, played in the finals. In the end, Bhutan returned as champions. Courtesy of: acchamonline.com |
| BARBADOS |
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| Paraguay beat Barbados in AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Paraguay - Barbados 80:70 Paraguay overcame Barbados 80-70 in AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers opener. They trailed 15-16 at the end of the first period, whilst took control with a 21-12 in the second. Paraguay needed a final 25-12 surge in the last stanza to seal the win. Rodney Mercado (191-SF-1999) erupted with 33 points for the winners and Juan Poisson (198-C-1998) netted 17. Kyrone Alexander (192-SF-2003) replied with 20 points in the losing effort, whilst Keefe Birkett (183-G-1988)t poured in 17. |
| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
| Dusan Ristic (ex Galatasaray) joins Tenerife - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Ristic has been a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Serbian senior team since 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Ristic is quite experienced player. Ristic's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. Ristic has played previously professionally in Italy (Brescia), Kazakhstan (Astana), Russia (Avtodor) and Spain (Fuenlabrada). His team won Pac-2012 Tournament in 2015, 2017 and 2018. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-VTB League European Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-VTB League Center of the Year back in 2020. He graduated from University of Arizona in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. |
| Joe Ragland (ex H.Holon) joins Peristeri - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2012. Ragland is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Italy (Milano, Cantu and Avellino), Russia (Lokomotiv), Serbia (Crvena Zvezda), Spain (Murcia) and Turkey (Pinar Karsiyaka and Dacka). His team made it to the Italian Cup Finalist in 2015 and 2016 final. Ragland graduated from Wichita State in 2012 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for North Platte Community College for one year. On Ragland: A super quick and energic combo guard player. Ragland's a very good outside shooter and scorer, his powerful body enables him to be very effective at the defensive side too. Great upside, even at Euroleage level. Peristeri BWin Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Joe Ragland Matt Coleman_III Kenny Williams_III Elijah Mitrou-Long |
| Jaylen Hands agreed terms with Peristeri - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Hands won Trinity League championship title in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Antwerp Giants in Belgian Pro Basketball League. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In three Belgian Pro Basketball League games he got 12.7ppg, 9.3rpg, 3.0apg and 1.0spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Belgian Cup Semifinals. Hands also played 11 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 8.4ppg, 3.5rpg and 2.2apg in that year. He also played 29 games in BNXT League where he got 11.2ppg, 3.8rpg and 2.8apg in that year. The other team he played shortly was EnBW Ludwigsburg in German BBL. In two games he got 4.5ppg and 2.0apg in that year. In 2019 he was drafted by Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) in second round (56th overall). Hands attended University of California at Los Angeles and it is his fifth season in pro basketball. He has played also professionally in Serbia (KK FMP Meridian Beograd), NBA G League (Long Island Nets) and NBA Summer League (Cleveland Cavaliers). Among many awards he received All-East County Player of the Year award and was selected to MaxPreps High School All-America Honorable Mention back in 2017. Hands won Trinity League championship title in 2014 and 2015. Peristeri BWin Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Joe Ragland Matt Coleman_III Kenny Williams_III Jaylen Hands Elijah Mitrou-Long |
| BELGIUM |
| Brussels ink Jelani Watson-Gayle - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He plays this summer at Winnipeg Sea Bears in Canadian CEBL. In 9 games just recently he had 13.1ppg, 2.8rpg and 2.6apg. The last season he played at Flyers in British BBL where in 39 games he recorded 11.8ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.4apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-British BBL Honorable Mention, All-Domestic Players Team and League Player of the Week. He has been also a member of British international program for some years. Watson-Gayle played for British senior team this year and previously for U16 National Team back in 2014. He represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 7.9ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.1apg, FGP: 48.7%, 3PT: 13.6%, FT: 66.7%. Watson-Gayle graduated from Fresno Pacific University in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. His team won SIAC Tournament in 2019 and 2020. He played also for Miles College for 3 years. |
| BHUTAN |
| Bhutan Five Nations Basketball Champion - by Eurobasket News |
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Bhutan won the Five Nations Championship basketball title. Bhutan finished fourth in the league round and became the champion after defeating Bangladesh 62-60 on Thursday. Before that, Bhutan reached the final by defeating Nepal 61-60 after hitting a buzzer beater in the last second in the semi-final. In the other semi-final, Bangladesh reached the last two after defeating Pakistan 79-65. Bhutan defeated Nepal in both the league stage and semi-finals. Nepal defeated other teams Bangladesh, Pakistan, and hosts Maldives in the league stage. Pakistan, who were top and second in the league stage, failed to reach the finals. Bangladesh, ranked third in the points table, and Bhutan, ranked fourth, played in the finals. In the end, Bhutan returned as champions. Courtesy of: acchamonline.com |
| BIG3 |
| MASN and BIG3 Launch Sports Media Programming and Community Impact Partnership - by Eurobasket News |
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MASN and BIG3 will launch a media programming and community impact partnership to televise 52 games of the exciting three-on-three summer professional basketball league throughout MASN's seven-state television territory starting later this month. Founded by producer, actor, and artist Ice Cube, the BIG3 league will visit nine U.S. cities on its summer tour, visiting stadiums in Chicago, Dallas, New York, Memphis, Miami, Boston, DC, Charlotte, and Detroit. The season tips off on Sunday, June 25th and goes for nine weeks in the U.S. before moving across the pond for its All-Star Game and Championship Game in London, England on August 26. The BIG3 features many of the biggest names in basketball history, including coaches Gilbert Arenas (6'4''-G-1982, college: Arizona), Charles Oakley (6'9''-F-1963, college: Virginia Union), George Gervin, Gary Payton , Nancy Lieberman , Stephen Jackson, Lisa Leslie , Rick Barry , Rick Mahorn , and Julius Erving . Players this year include Joe Johnson, Jason Richardson, Nick Young, Michael Beasley, Isaiah Briscoe, Mario Chalmers, Leandro Barbosa, Gerald Green, Frank Nitty, Kevin Murphy, and many more. MASN will televise BIG3 on MASN and MASN2. "The addition of MASN to our media partnership family is a tremendous milestone for the Big3," said Ice Cube. "This collaboration allows us to bring more of BIG3's Fireball to an area of the country that has shown us tons of love." "We have seen Cube and BIG3 energize communities across the country," said MASN and Orioles Chair, CEO, and Managing Partner John Angelos. "We are in the community economic impact business, creating world class live media, sports, music, and destination entertainment projects that drive it, and we expect this partnership will generate new audience, more live local events, and change the way our games and leagues connect." "Our primary goal has been working to get all of our games in front of the best sports fans," said President and BIG3 Co-Founder, Jeff Kwatinetz. "The Mid-Atlantic region has some of the most dedicated BIG3 fans and we are excited to bring FIREBALL3 to a top-tier RSN that is already home to iconic, must-see sports teams." The BIG3 is returning to a full nationwide touring model with stops at arenas in Dallas, New York, Memphis, Miami, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Washington D.C., and London, England. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
| BNXT LEAGUE |
| Brussels ink Jelani Watson-Gayle - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He plays this summer at Winnipeg Sea Bears in Canadian CEBL. In 9 games just recently he had 13.1ppg, 2.8rpg and 2.6apg. The last season he played at Flyers in British BBL where in 39 games he recorded 11.8ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.4apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-British BBL Honorable Mention, All-Domestic Players Team and League Player of the Week. He has been also a member of British international program for some years. Watson-Gayle played for British senior team this year and previously for U16 National Team back in 2014. He represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 7.9ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.1apg, FGP: 48.7%, 3PT: 13.6%, FT: 66.7%. Watson-Gayle graduated from Fresno Pacific University in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. His team won SIAC Tournament in 2019 and 2020. He played also for Miles College for 3 years. |
| Leeuwarden signs rookie RJ Gunn - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He started his college career at Lenoir-Rhyne College (NCAA2) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to University of Duquesne (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Irmo in Columbia, SC. Of course it will be Gunn's first season in professional basketball. |
| Jorgen Odfjell (ex Gimle) is a newcomer at Leeuwarden - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Odfjell also represented Norway at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 5.9ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 23.1%, FT: 50.0%. He has played also professionally in USA. |
| BOLIVIA |
| Libobasquet Round 17: Pichincha keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Pichincha as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pichincha defeated 3rd placed San Simon at home 85-81. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of San Simon. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) chipped in 22 points and 6 assists. Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Atletico Nacional. San Simon at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. San Simon will play next round against Calero trying to get back on the winning streak. Pichincha will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bottom-ranked La Paz managed to get a third victory. This time they won against sixth-ranked Calero 74-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Calero. The former international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Claudio Gonzales contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) answered with 21 points and 6 rebounds for Calero. La Paz maintains tenth place with 3-11 record. Calero at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones. La Paz will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Calero will play at home against San Simon (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game with biggest result difference took place in Sucre. Local Univ.Sucre (8-6) beat 10th ranked La Paz (3-11) 101-93 on Thursday night. Haylen Washington stepped up with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Irin Stark responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Univ.Sucre moved-up to fourth place. Loser La Paz stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. In the last game of round 17 CAN Oruro was defeated by Leones in Potosi 71-64.
La Paz - Calero 74-67 Bottom-ranked La Paz managed to get a third victory. This time they won against sixth-ranked Calero 74-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Calero. The former international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Claudio Gonzales (193-2004) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) answered with 21 points and 6 rebounds and guard Agustin Carreon (190-2000) added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Calero. La Paz maintains tenth place with 3-11 record. Calero at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones. La Paz will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Calero will play at home against San Simon (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: La Paz: I.Stark 30+9reb+5ast, G.Claudio 13+5reb+2ast, V.Meneses 10+1reb, O.Pablo 8+2reb+1ast, J.Beltran 7+6reb, D.Maza 6+8reb+3ast Calero: J.Cruz Oberto 21+6reb, A.Carreon 15+10reb+2ast, C.Alanes 8+1reb+2ast, M.Ortiz 6+4reb+1ast, C.Romero 6+3reb+3ast, T.Jones 5+1reb Pichincha - San Simon 85-81 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Pichincha as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pichincha defeated 3rd placed San Simon at home 85-81. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of San Simon. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian Eduardo Gamboa (189-1984) chipped in 22 points and 6 assists. Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and Serbian power forward Milos Petkovic (204-1991) added 21 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Atletico Nacional. San Simon at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. San Simon will play next round against Calero trying to get back on the winning streak. Pichincha will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Top scorers: Pichincha: R.Calvo 27+16reb+4ast, E.Gamboa 22+2reb+6ast, E.Lovett 16+6reb+3ast, C.Leon 7+5reb+1ast, D.Olguin 7+6reb+3ast, J.Perez 6+6reb San Simon: V.Rolando 27+16reb+5ast, M.Petkovic 21+10reb+3ast, P.Gutierrez 10+2reb+2ast, H.Sergio 8+4reb+2ast, A.Trujillo 6+6reb+4ast, J.Zorrilla 4 Leones - CAN Oruro 71-64 Everything could happen in Potosi at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Leones and 9th ranked CAN Oruro had identical 5-7 record. This time Leones used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Oruro 71-64 on Thursday night. Leones outrebounded CAN Oruro 49-30 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Julian Morales stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and American forward James Edmond (205-1991, college: Lincoln, MO) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. Argentinian forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) responded with 26 points and 5 steals and American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. CAN Oruro's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones maintains sixth place with 6-7 record, which they share with Calero. CAN Oruro lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Saracho. Top scorers: Leones: M.Julian 16+11reb+3ast, J.Edmond 14+10reb+1ast, M.Ochoa 11+5reb+5ast, V.Michael 9+4reb, R.Gonzales 6+4reb+2ast, D.Burgos 6+1reb+1ast CAN Oruro: B.Juan Martin 26+3reb+3ast, D.Wade 12+5reb+1ast, F.Jerez 8+9reb+1ast, A.Flores 7+6reb, M.Romero 6, J.Sanjinez 3+2reb Univ.Sucre - La Paz 101-93 The game with biggest result difference took place in Sucre. Local Univ.Sucre (8-6) beat 10th ranked La Paz (3-11) 101-93 on Thursday night. Univ.Sucre shot 27 for 36 from the free-throw line, while La Paz only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded La Paz 50-33 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Univ.Sucre looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and his fellow American import guard Torey James (198-2000, college: Co.Georgia) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Washington is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The former international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Cuban center Dariel Maza (-1991) scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Univ.Sucre moved-up to fourth place. Loser La Paz stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 40+14reb+6ast, T.James 16+9reb+1ast, L.Amado 12+7reb+2ast, J.Calvo 12+7reb+7ast, J.Johnson 8+4reb+1ast, C.Jose 7+6reb+5ast La Paz: I.Stark 30+13reb+7ast, G.Claudio 27+3reb+2ast, D.Maza 23+9reb+4ast, J.Beltran 10+3reb+3ast, V.Gherald 3+1reb+4ast, C.Alexander 0 |
| Haylen Washington claims Bolivian Libobasquet weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 28-year old guard had a double-double of 40 points and fourteen rebounds, while his team beat La Paz (#10, 3-11) 101-93. Univ.Sucre is placed at 4th position in Bolivian Libobasquet. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Univ.Sucre will need more victories to improve their 8-6 record. In the team's last game Washington had a remarkable eight three-pointers out of 14 attempts. He just recently signed at Univ.Sucre, being already a very valuable addition to the team. College of Coastal Georgia graduate has very impressive stats this year. Washington is in league's top in points (4th best: 22.0ppg), rebounds (5th best: 10.4rpg) and averages solid 56.0% FGP. Worth to mention Washington played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American guard Irin Stark (185-G-1989) of La Paz. Stark impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 30 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as La Paz lost that game 93-101 to the higher-ranked Univ.Sucre (#4, 8-6). La Paz are still at the very bottom. 11 lost games are too many comparing to just three victories La Paz managed to get this year. Stark is one of the most experienced players at La Paz and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.4ppg (#3). He also registered 7.6 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-SF-2000) of San Simon (#3). Vallejos showcased his all-around game by recording 27 points, sixteen rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. Despite Vallejos' great performance San Simon lost 81-85 to #1 ranked Pichincha. 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 San Simon needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 8 victories and 5 lost games. Vallejos has a great season in Bolivia. After only 7 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 24.4ppg (2nd best), rebounds with 11.4rpg (3rd best) and assists with 4.7apg (best passer). He also has FGP: 66.7% and 3PT: 41.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Rene Calvo (193-F/G-1993) of Pichincha - 27 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Juan Martin Bello (200-F-1999) of CAN Oruro - 26 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Milos Petkovic (204-F/C-1991) of San Simon - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Julian Morales) of Leones - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Dariel Maza (C-1991) of La Paz - 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Torey James (198-G-2000) of Univ.Sucre - 16 points and 9 rebounds 10. Claudio Gonzales (193-SF-2004) of La Paz - 27 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Alliance Sport Alsace adds Adamovic to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2020-21) season he played at Gries/Oberhoffen where in 26 ProB games he averaged impressive 15.2ppg, 2.7rpg, 7.0apg and 1.2spg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Bosman of the Year, League Player of the Week (3 times) and selected to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Second Team. He has been a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina international program for some years. Adamovic has been regularly called to Bosnia and Herzegovina senior team since 2013 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2006. He is quite experienced player. Adamovic has played also professionally in Belarus (BC Minsk), Belgium (Belfius Mons Hainaut), Romania (Targu Mures, CS Universitar Ploiesti and Cluj Napoca) and Bosnia (Borac WWin Banja Luka, Igokea, Mladost, KK Igokea Partizan Aleksandrovac 2nd team and Servitium). |
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| Brasilia welcomes back Silva - by Paulo Freire | |
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BRB/Brasilia U20 team (LDB U20) inked 20-year old 196cm forward Carlos Silva. It is actually his comeback to Brasilia as he has played here before. Silva played this summer at Sao Paulo Futebol Club U20 team in the LDB U20. The last season he played at Ponta Grossa (Parana). He has played previously for three other teams: Botafogo, Cerrado and Praia. |
| Minas sign Yuri Neptune - by Paulo Freire | |
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Minas Tenis Clube Belo Horizon. U20 team (LDB U20) signed 19-year old forward Yuri Neptune (201cm-2003). Neptune played last season at Minas in the NBB. NBB was a little too high level for him, where in 13 games he had just 1.5ppg and 1.0rpg. LDB U20 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Neptune also played 1 game in BCL Americas where he recorded only 2 points. He has played previously for two other teams: Campinas and Coritiba. |
| Sesi Franca signs Wesley Ferreira - by Paulo Freire | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Mogi. In 31 NBB games he averaged 14.6ppg, 5.6rpg and 2.4apg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian League Honorable Mention. He has played previously for four other teams: Pinheiros, Metodista/Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sport Club do Recife and Corinthians. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Liga Sudamericana in 2019. Ferreira was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian League Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2018. |
| Ruan Miranda joins Paulistano - by Paulo Freire | ||||
He has played previously for two other teams: Flamengo and Flamengo. Miranda won Brazilian National League championship title in 2019 and 2021. |
| Gabriel Mendes (ex Spartans) joins Universitario - by Paulo Freire | |
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Club Atletico Universitario Salto (LSB) agreed terms with 26-year old Brazilian center Gabriel Mendes (206cm-1996). Mendes played this summer at Spartans in Ecuadorian Liga Basquet Pro. He also played for A.A. Sao Caetano (Paulista A2) in Brazilian league. Mendes has played also professionally in Argentina (Quimsa, Independiente and Quimsa), Venezuela (Broncos) and Brazil (Palmeiras, Ginastico, Paschoalotto/Bauru, Osasco and Sorocabana). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the CBC League Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian LDD Honorable Mention back in 2019. |
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| Rwanda win FIBA AfroCan Zone 5 Qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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Burundi - Rwanda 48:70 Rwanda have won FIBA AfroCan Zone 5 Qualifiers and will head to AfroCan 2023 Regular season. In the Final game they edged Burundi 70-48. Rwanda lost the game to Burundi at the end of the Round Robin, 52-53. This game they started however more confidents and grabbed a 27-11 surge at the end of the first period. Rwanda never looked behind after and sealed the trophy. William Robeyns (192-SG-1996) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Dieudonne Ndizeye netted 15. Guibert Nijimbere (186-PG-1995) replied with 13 points in the losing effort. |
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| Round 9: Surge lose to Honey Badgers - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The biggest surprise took place in Hamilton where host Honey Badgers (5-4) beat league's leader Surge (6-4) 93-80 on Wednesday evening. Honey Badgers made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Koby McEwen (193-1997, college: Weber St.) who scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Zane Waterman (203-1995, college: Manhattan) chipped in 10 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Simi Shittu (208-1999, college: Vanderbilt) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds. Surge's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Scarborough. Surge at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Winnipeg. Surge will play next round against River Lions trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Honey Badgers will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Stingers in Edmonton. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sea Bears as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sea Bears defeated 6th ranked Bandits in Winnipeg 93-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bandits. It was a good game for American guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) who led his team to a victory with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Glen Yang contributed with 14 points and 7 assists for the winners. Sea Bears' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard MJ Walker (196-1998, college: FSU) answered with 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for Bandits. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Bandits at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with Ottawa. Bandits will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Sea Bears will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Rattlers at Saskatoon. A very close game took place in Toronto between Shooting Stars and Blackjacks. Sixth ranked Shooting Stars (5-4) got a very close home victory over their close opponent Blackjacks (4-5). Shooting Stars managed to escape with a 2-point win 85-83 on Tuesday evening. Thomas Kennedy stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Kadre Gray with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Shooting Stars have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Brampton. Blackjacks lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Vancouver. Shooting Stars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blackjacks will play against River Lions (#6) in Niagara and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 9 Montreal defeated Ottawa in a road game 86-83. Scarborough beat Edmonton at home 88-83. The best stats of 9th round was 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by Anthony Barber of Scarborough.
Scarborough - Ottawa 85-83 A very close game took place in Toronto between Shooting Stars and Blackjacks. Sixth ranked Shooting Stars (5-4) got a very close home victory over their close opponent Blackjacks (4-5). Shooting Stars managed to escape with a 2-point win 85-83 on Tuesday evening. Shooting Stars forced 26 Blackjacks turnovers. Forward Thomas Kennedy (206-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American center Kyree Walker (198-2000) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Canadian-Jamaican guard Kadre Gray (186-1997, college: Laurentian) with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Sudanese-Australian forward Deng Adel (201-1997, college: Louisville, agency: Verus Management) scored 23 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Shooting Stars have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Brampton. Blackjacks lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Vancouver. Shooting Stars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blackjacks will play against River Lions (#6) in Niagara and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Scarborough: T.Kennedy 18+10reb+1ast, K.Walker 17+5reb+1ast, D.Walker 14+5reb+2ast, A.Barber 13+3reb+3ast, K.Robertson 9+5reb+4ast, D.Muenkat 7+9reb Ottawa: D.Adel 23+4reb+4ast, K.Gray 17+7reb+7ast, M.Flowers 14+2reb+1ast, J.Rowe 13+6reb+2ast, Z.Edosomwan 4+8reb+1ast, J.Jean-Marie 4+4reb Brampton - Calgary 93-80 The biggest surprise took place in Hamilton where host Honey Badgers (5-4) beat league's leader Surge (6-4) 93-80 on Wednesday evening. Honey Badgers made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Koby McEwen (193-1997, college: Weber St.) who scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Zane Waterman (203-1995, college: Manhattan) chipped in 10 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Simi Shittu (208-1999, college: Vanderbilt) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds and guard Stefan Smith (188-1999, college: St.John's, agency: Players Group) added 16 points and 10 assists respectively. Five Honey Badgers and four Surge players scored in double figures. Surge's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Scarborough. Surge at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Winnipeg. Surge will play next round against River Lions trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Honey Badgers will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Stingers in Edmonton. Top scorers: Brampton: C.John 17+2ast, K.McEwen 15+5reb+5ast, C.Vital 12+4reb+6ast, A.Hamilton 12+6reb+1ast, Z.Waterman 10+9reb+5ast, J.Price-Noel 9+2reb+1ast Calgary: S.Shittu 17+16reb, S.Miller-Moore 17+3reb+7ast, S.Smith 16+2reb+10ast, T.Scott 14+4reb+1ast, M.Calloo 9+4reb, A.Gilder 5+5reb+1ast Winnipeg - Vancouver 93-84 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sea Bears as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sea Bears defeated 6th ranked Bandits in Winnipeg 93-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bandits. Sea Bears players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for American guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) who led his team to a victory with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. British-Canadian guard Glen Yang (193-1996, college: Mount Royal) contributed with 14 points and 7 assists for the winners. Sea Bears' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard MJ Walker (196-1998, college: FSU) answered with 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Austrian-Georgian forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (206-1998, college: Illinois) added 12 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Bandits. Five Bandits players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Bandits at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with Ottawa. Bandits will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Sea Bears will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Rattlers at Saskatoon. Top scorers: Winnipeg: T.Allen 28+5reb+7ast, E.Anosike 17+4reb+2ast, G.Yang 14+4reb+7ast, J.Watson-Gayle 12+2reb+1ast, A.Hess 9+6reb+2ast, C.Posthumus 9+8reb Vancouver: M.Walker 21+5reb+2ast, N.Ward 14+4reb+1ast, A.Campbell 12+5reb, G.Bezhanishvili 12+13reb+2ast, J.Manigat 12+1reb+3ast, D.Notice 6+4reb Ottawa - Montreal 83-86 There was a minor upset in Ottawa where 6th ranked Blackjacks (4-5) were edged by ninth ranked Alliance (4-6) 86-83 on Thursday. Alliance made 26-of-28 free shots (92.9 percent) during the game. American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) stepped up and scored 32 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners and Haitian-Canadian guard Alain Louis (185-1998, college: Carleton) chipped in 11 points and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was Sudanese-Australian forward Deng Adel (201-1997, college: Louisville, agency: Verus Management) with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Zena Edosomwan (206-1993, college: Harvard) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Blackjacks' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Alliance maintains ninth place with 4-6 record. Blackjacks lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Vancouver. Alliance will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blackjacks will play against River Lions (#6) in Niagara and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Montreal: A.Hill 32+5reb, T.Graham 16+4reb+2ast, M.Gueye 13+4reb+1ast, A.Louis 11+4reb+9ast, E.Ifejeh 9+3reb+2ast, N.Cayo 5+11reb+3ast Ottawa: D.Adel 23+6reb+4ast, T.Scrubb 14+4reb+3ast, Z.Edosomwan 11+11reb+1ast, T.Tate 10+1reb+5ast, M.Boursiquot 8+1reb+1ast, M.Flowers 7+5reb+3ast Scarborough - Edmonton 88-83 There was a small surprise in Toronto where sixth ranked Shooting Stars (5-4) defeated 4th placed Stingers (4-4) 88-83 on Thursday. American point guard Anthony Barber (188-1994, college: NC State) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import center Kyree Walker (198-2000) chipped in 19 points. The best for the losing side was American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and Brody Clarke (203-1996, college: Alberta) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Stingers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Shooting Stars have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Brampton. Loser Stingers dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Niagara. Shooting Stars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Stingers will play against Honey Badgers (#4) in Hamilton and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Scarborough: A.Barber 34+5reb+3ast, K.Walker 19+4reb, K.Robertson 8+3reb+2ast, D.Walker 8+4reb, D.Muenkat 6+7reb+1ast, T.Kennedy 6+7reb Edmonton: B.Clarke 15+5reb+1ast, M.Varnas 13+4reb, N.Hornsby 13+10reb+3ast, A.Peter-McNeilly 11+1reb+3ast, E.Miller 11+4reb+2ast, A.Uguak 11+6reb+2ast |
| Anthony Barber claims CEBL Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 28-year old playmaker had the game-high 34 points adding five rebounds and three assists for Scarborough in his team's victory, helping them to beat Edmonton (5-4) 88-83. Scarborough is placed at 5th position in CEBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Scarborough will need more victories to improve their 5-4 record. In the team's last game Barber had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 9 attempts. He just recently signed at Scarborough, being already a very valuable addition to the team. North Carolina State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Barber is in league's top in points (3rd best: 23.6ppg), assists (8th best: 4.9apg) and averages solid 52.7% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American shooting guard Ahmed Hill (196-SG-1995) of Montreal. Hill impressed basketball fans with 32 points and 5 rebounds. It was enough for Montreal to edge slightly higher-ranked Ottawa (#7, 4-5) by 3 points 86-83. Montreal's 9th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 4-6 record. Hill is one of the most experienced players at Montreal and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.4ppg (#6). The third best performed player last round was American MJ Walker (196-G-1998) of Vancouver (#8). Walker scored 21 points and grabbed five rebounds. Despite Walker's great performance Vancouver lost 84-93 to the higher-ranked Winnipeg (#1, 7-3). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Vancouver ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 5 games, recording just four victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Walker could help Vancouver to bring them higher in the standings. Walker has a very solid season. In 6 games in CEBL he scored 14.3ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Zane Waterman (203-F-1995) of Brampton - 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Kadre Gray (186-G-1997) of Ottawa - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Thomas Kennedy (206-F-2000) of Scarborough - 18 points and 10 rebounds 7. Deng Adel (201-F-1997) of Ottawa - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Teddy Allen (198-G-1998) of Winnipeg - 28 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 9. E.J. Anosike (201-G/F-1998) of Winnipeg - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Zena Edosomwan (206-C/F-1993) of Ottawa - 11 points and 11 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Chile rout Ecuador in Valdivia - by Eurobasket News |
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Chile - Ecuador 85:63 Chile overcame Ecuador 85-63 in Valdivia as they opened AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers. The hosts started with an 18-15 run and dominated the whole game. Ecuador managed to reply with a final 17-16 run to reduce the gap at the end. Sebastian Herrera (193-SG-1997) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Nicolas Carvacho (211-F/C-1997, college: Colorado St.) netted 11. Adriano Barreras (186-G-1989) answered with 18 points in defeat, whilst Johu Castillo (199-F-1999) and Bryan Carabali (214-C-1999) had 11 each. |
| COLOMBIA |
| Stats Leaders |
| Liga Wplay Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Cafeteros advance into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Cafeteros - Piratas 65-64 Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cafeteros made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for American Malik Dunbar (198-1996, college: Auburn) who led his team to a victory scoring 9 points and 15 rebounds. International Alvaro Pena (197-1995) helped adding 19 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) scored 14 points. Top scorers: Cafeteros: A.Pena 19+6reb, J.Mays 16+3reb+1ast, M.Dunbar 9+15reb+2ast, O.Steger 7+3reb+2ast, T.Edson 5+1reb, J.Cardenas 3+7reb+3ast Piratas: D.Holloway 18+5reb+4ast, J.Smith 14+3reb, X.Carreras 9+5reb+1ast, J.Dupree 8+7reb, S.Santiago 7+2reb, V.Sebastian 3+7reb+1ast |
| Liga Wplay Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Piratas and Caribbean Storm record wins - by Eurobasket News |
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Cafeteros - Piratas 67-82 American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) scored 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Jeremy Smith (180-1997, college: CSUSB) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists during the contest. The former international Luis Almanza (196-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Venezuelan point guard Edson Tovar (180-2004) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Top scorers: Cafeteros: L.Almanza 18+12reb, A.Pena 12+4reb+1ast, T.Edson 10+8reb+3ast, M.Dunbar 7+3reb+1ast, J.Cardenas 7+2reb, T.Trocha-Morelos 6+2reb+2ast Piratas: J.Smith 22+2reb+5ast, D.Holloway 21+7reb+2ast, J.Dupree 11+6reb, V.Sebastian 8+12reb+2ast, X.Carreras 6+2reb+1ast, S.David 5+2reb Titanes - Carrib.Storm 76-83 International forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) notched 19 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international guard Romario Roque (180-1998) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even 28 points and 9 rebounds by Panamanian Ernesto Oglivie (203-1989) did not help to save the game for Titanes. Argentinian point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) added 13 points for the hosts. Five Storm and four Titanes players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Titanes: E.Oglivie 28+9reb+1ast, A.Jaime 13+4reb+3ast, J.Defelippo 11+3reb+4ast, J.Ayarza 11+6reb, J.Medina 9+2reb+1ast, J.Lozano 2+4reb+1ast Carrib.Storm: A.Ibarguen 19+9reb+1ast, R.Roque 18+7reb+3ast, D.Morrison 15+2reb+2ast, M.Solanas 14+6reb+3ast, R.Acuna 11+6reb+1ast, M.Jackson 6+1reb+1ast |
| CUBA |
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| Jasiel Rivero paces Cuba past US Virgin Islands - by Eurobasket News |
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Cuba - US Virgin Islands 72:63 Jasiel Rivero have paced Cuba past United States Virgin Islands at the start of the AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers. He nailed 13 points as his team celebrated a 72-63 win. Both teams exchanged the leads in the first half, whilst Cuba posted two narrow victories in the second half with a 16-12 and 15-13 respectively in the third and the fourth quarters. Yoanki Mensia (198-F-1997, agency: Pro Sports) and Yoel Cubillas (204-F-1994) scored 9 points each for the winners. Ivan Aska (201-F-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) answered with 20 points in defeat and Amir Nesbitt (185-G-2001) poured in 12. |
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| Stats Leaders - LIDOBA |
| Dominican Rep. LNB round 11 best performance: Gelvis Solano - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old player was the main contributor (23 points, six rebounds and seven assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Caneros (#3, 10-7) 85-73. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Reales to consolidate first place in the Dominican Rep. LNB. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Reales has a very solid 11-5 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. Solano just recently signed at Reales, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former Merrimack College star has very solid stats this year. Solano is in league's top in points (8th best: 17.0ppg), assists (4th best: 5.5apg) and averages impressive 54.7% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Luis Santos (203-C-1994) of Caneros. Santos had a very good evening with a double-double of 14 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Caneros lost that game 73-85 to slightly higher-ranked Reales (#1, 11-5). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Caneros still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 10-7 record is not bad at all. Santos is one of the most experienced players at Caneros and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was Luismal Ferreiras (197-SF-2003) of league's second-best Indios. Ferreiras scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was a key player of Indios, leading his team to a 99-88 win against #1 ranked Reales. Indios needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 11 victories and 7 lost games. Ferreiras has a great season in Dominican Republic. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.6rpg (#1 in league). He also has 1.2bpg and FGP: 59.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Luis Montero (203-SF-1993) of Titanes - 19 points and 8 rebounds 5. Jaelyn Johnson-Coston (198-SF-1993) of Titanes - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Raphiael Putney (207-F-1990) of Reales - 22 points and 10 rebounds 7. Kelvin Perez) of Leones - 27 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Gerardo Suero (196-SF-1989) of Soles - 27 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Miguel Simon (203-F) of Reales - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 10. JD Miller (203-F-1996) of Indios - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Immortals tab Robert Glenn for United Cup - by Ghassan Abousamra | |||
Glenn is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Glenn has played previously professionally also in Israel (Hapoel Ramat Gan Givataim and Galil Elion), Mexico, Puerto Rico (Gigantes), Spain (Melilla), Venezuela (Trotamundos) and Dominican Republic (Mauricio Baez, Sameji, CDP Domingo Paulino Santiago, Plaza and Parque Hostos). He won Dominican Republic LNB championship title in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Glenn was voted to Venezuelan LPB All-Star Game back in 2012 and 2016. |
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| Tshiebwe starts his pro career at Indiana Pacers - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Tshiebwe started his college career at West Virginia University (NCAA). Then he moved to University of Kentucky (NCAA). He was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2019. Tshiebwe's high school career he had spent at Kennedy Catholic in Tshiebwermitage, PA. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Tshiebwe's first season as a professional player. |
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| Chile rout Ecuador in Valdivia - by Eurobasket News |
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Chile - Ecuador 85:63 Chile overcame Ecuador 85-63 in Valdivia as they opened AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers. The hosts started with an 18-15 run and dominated the whole game. Ecuador managed to reply with a final 17-16 run to reduce the gap at the end. Sebastian Herrera (193-SG-1997) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Nicolas Carvacho (211-F/C-1997, college: Colorado St.) netted 11. Adriano Barreras (186-G-1989) answered with 18 points in defeat, whilst Johu Castillo (199-F-1999) and Bryan Carabali (214-C-1999) had 11 each. |
| EGYPT |
| U16 Men's Arab Basketball Championship: Tunisia lose to Egypt 46-79 - by Eurobasket News |
| Tunisia's U16 basketball national team (men) lost to their Egyptian counterparts (46-79) at a day-3 game of the Arab Championship for the category (held June 18-26) in Jordan, played on Tuesday. The men's team had defeated Algeria 72-67 at day 1 and Jordan 66-59 at day 2. Four teams (men and women) are taking part in the tournament, namely Tunisia, Jordan, Egypt and Algeria. The competition will take the form of a three-day mini-championship, culminating in semi-finals between the first and fourth teams and the second and third teams. The two winners will meet in the final on June 26. Courtesy of: tap.info.tn |
| EUROLEAGUE |
| Luca Vildoza (ex Crvena Zvezda) close to sign at Panathinaikos - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at the Bucks in NBA. But in 7 games he got just 0.7ppg in that year. He helped them to win the Central Division title. Vildoza has been also a member of Argentinian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Argentinian senior team since 2014 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. Vildoza represented Argentina at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 7.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 87.5%. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. Vildoza is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Spain (Baskonia), NBA (NY Knicks), Argentina (Quilmes Mar del Plata) and NBA Summer League (NY Knicks). Among many awards he was selected to Latinbasket.com Argentinian LigaA All-Domestic Players Team back in 2017. |
| Anadolu Efes keep Beaubois for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2009 he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) in first round (25th overall). He was a member of French international program for some years. Beaubois was called to French Senior National Team between 2010 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. He is a very experienced player. Beaubois has played also professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi), Spain (Baskonia), NBA (Dallas Mavericks), France (Cholet Basket, Le Mans and SIG Strasbourg) and NBA G League (Texas Legends). He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2015 and 2016. |
| ALBA Berlin lands Ziga Samar - by Eurobasket News | |||
Samar has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2022 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2017. Samar represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. Samar's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 11.6ppg, 8.6rpg, Assists-2 (7.4apg), 1.9spg, FGP: 36.8%, 3PT: 23.7%, FT: 54.5%. He has played previously professionally in Spain (Fuenlabrada, CB Fuenlabrada Madrid 2nd team, Zamora, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid) and Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Jesenice). His team won Spanish EBA Group B-A Regular Season in 2021. |
| Tyrique Jones agreed terms with Anadolu Efes - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at the Pelicans in NBA. In 5 games he had 7.4ppg, 10.2rpg (#3 in the league), 2.6apg and 1.2bpg in 2022 year. He has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv), Italy (Pesaro) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns). Jones graduated from Xavier University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Anadolu Efes Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guard: Rodrigue Beaubois Forwards: Derek Willis Elijah Bryant Center: Tyrique Jones Coach: Erdem Can |
| Milutinov is back at Olympiacos - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by San Antonio Spurs (NBA) in first round (26th overall). Milutinov has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team in 2014. Milutinov represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) eight years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.3ppg. He has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like Partizan and Vrsac. Milutinov won Serbian League championship title in 2013 and 2014. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-VTB League Center of the Year in 2022 and 2023. |
| Panathinaikos add Moraitis to their roster - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Greek international program for some years. Moraitis has regularly played for Greek senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017. He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Moraitis has played previously for three other teams: Panionios, AEK Athens and Kolossos H Hotels Rodou. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Honorable Mention back in 2015. |
| EUROPEAN NORTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE |
| Sailing into new waters: welcome Landstede Hammers! - by Eurobasket News |
| Landstede Hammers Zwolle is the first club from the Netherlands to play in the European North Basketball league. The club was founded on April 25, 1995, as it moved from its previous destination Meppel to Zwolle. The new sponsor and owner of the club, Cees Lubbers, wanted to move the club to a new gym in order to develop and grow bigger. Mr. Lubbers was an auctioneer and therefore decided that the club would be named after his famous auction: "Hammer". Since then, the club has reached a number of finals. In 2017, Landstede Hammers won its first prize: the Supercup. And repeated it in 2019. Landstede Hammers won the first national championship in 2019. By winning the national championship, Landstede Hammers earned the right participate in the FIBA Europe Cup. Zwolle team finished second in Group B with a 3-3 record right behind a perfect Ironi Ness Ziona and advanced to the secound group stage. Landstede Hammers landed in the Group K to face BK Ventspils from Latvia, Kyiv Basket from Ukraine - both teams advanced to the quarterfinals - and Egis Kormend from Hungary. Donar Groningen was the first club from the Netherlands to play in the Basketball Champions league qualifiers in 2016. They didn't made it to the second qualifying round after losing home and away series against Tartu, 133-141. Donar returned next autumn to defeat Vytautas Prienai from Lithuania, 159-138, in the first qualifying round. They prevailed over Bakken Bears from Denmark, 169-153, but fell at the hands of Estudiantes Madrid, 145-153, in the third qualifying round. A year later Donar succeeded against Sigal Prishtina, 144-139, but suffered a 144-151 loss against Fribourg Olympic from Switzerland in the second qualifying round. Groningen team remained a lone Dutch representative in 2019 and 2020. It stayed this way until 2021, when Zorg and Zekerheid Leiden made it to the second qualifying round of the Basketball Champions league. ZZ Leiden defeated Belfius Mons Hainaut, 74-76, but missed its chance against Tsmoki Minsk, 67-69. Heroes Den Bosch traveled to Malaga in September 2022. They won quarterfinals over Siauliai, 73-85, but then crashed against the hosts, Unicaja Malaga, 58-114. Unicaja hosted the 2023 Basketball Champions League Final Four on May 12-14. The Dutch clubs have reached FIBA Europe Cup semifinals twice. Donar Groningen reached the Last Four in April 2018 and dropped the semifinal series against eventul winner, Reyer Venezia, 155-162. ZZ Leiden made it to the semifinals in 2022. They also lost to the next champion, Bahcesehir Koleji, 153-167. Netherlands capital Amsterdam wanted to host the Olympic Games in 2028, but withdrew its bid in April 2014. Courtesy of: enbleague.eu |
| We the South: welcome CSO Voluntari! - by Eurobasket News |
| CSO Voluntari is the first club from Romania to play in the European North Basketball league. Romania represents one of the fastest growing club scenes in Europe. The Liga Naional Baschet de Masculin Mozzart Bet (LNBM) was founded in 1950. LNBM Mozzart Bet has 18 teams in first division. They are: Laguna Bucuresti, CSU Sibiu, Dinamo Bucuresti, Municipal 2007 Focsani, Municipal Galati, Municipal Targu Jiu, Municipal Targu Mures, Rapid Bucuresti, Steaua Bucuresti, Athletic Constanta, Oradea, Mercurea Ciuc, CSO Voluntari, Arges Pitesti, Mozzart Bet Timisoara, SCMU Craiova and U-Banca Transilvania Cluj-Napoca. Oradea and Cluj-Napoca entered the Basketball Champions league qualifiers in its inaugural season 2016-2017. Both made it to the second round and Oradea qualified for the regular season after a 142-133 success against Lukoil Academic. Oradea posted a 6-8 record to finish sixth in the Group B. Cluj-Napoca made it to the regular season in 2021. Transylvania team won the Group G with a 5-1 record, overpowering Hapoel Holon, Darussafaka Istanbul and Happy Casa Brindisi. Cluj-Napoca advanced to the Last 16 and...topped Group K with a 3-1 record ahead of Unicaja Malaga, Filou Oostende and Prometey. The glorious run was stopped in the quarterfinals where Cluj-Napoca suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg. In 2022, CSO Voluntari became the third team from Romania to enter the Basketball Champions league qualifiers. CSO Voluntari defeated the Leicester Riders, 70-61, on September 21, 2022, and made it to the second qualifying round. Oradea advanced to the FIBA Europe Cup semifinals in 2021. The Romanians prevailed over Parma Perm in the bronze medal game, 85-76, while Ironi Ness Ziona posted a 82-74 win over BM Stal Ostrow in the title game. Targu Jiu, Targu Mures, Steaua Bucuresti, Sibiu, CSO Voluntari (2021-2022) and SCMU Craiova (2022-2023) have also played at the FIBA Europe Cup qualifiers or regular season. Cluj-Napoca entered the 7Days Eurocup in 2022 and posted five wins in debut season. ACS Sepsi SIC Sfantu Gheorghe entered the EuroCup Women in 2013-2014 and has become a regular participant with one of the most vibrant fan bases. They played at the EuroLeague Women qualifiers in 2022. Romania hosted the EuroBasket 2017 together with Finland, Israel and Turkey. Constanta and Bucuresti are 3x3 basketball hotspots. Romania co-hosted the EuroBasket Women 2015 together with Hungary. CSO Voluntari was founded in 2005. The club has two first league teams and is represented in 14 other sports. As of 2023, the club has 1200 people in its system. CSO Voluntari entered the LNBM in 2019. In March 2021, the club won the Romanian Cup for the first time and reached the LNBM semifinals. CSO Voluntari won the second Romanian Cup in 2022 and advanced to the LNBM finals to earn a silver medal after a thrilling 1-3 loss against Cluj-Napoca. Voluntari have shown cohesion and resilience in their way up, earning respect across all competitions. The club signed former Latvia and Ukraine national team coach Ainars Bagatskis in January 2023. CSO Voluntari home court is Sala Gabriela Szabo with a 1100 capacity. Adrian Moldovan is the president of the club. The club has many partners: Primaria Voluntari, Consiliul Local Voluntari, Mozzart Bet, SLooP, Euro Tehno Group, Inception Elite Group, Metropola TV, Affidea, Heinner, Lemon Retail Park, Apuseana, SIXT, Fundaia Metropolis, Olivina and others. Courtesy of: enbleague.eu |
| Newcastle Eagles to enter Europe for first time in over 3 decades - by Eurobasket News |
| The Newcastle Eagles have announced they will be competing in Europe in the 2023-24 season, joining the Bristol Flyers in the European North Basketball League (ENBL). The move means the Vertu Motors Arena will welcome competitive European basketball to the region for the first time in 33-years when, as the Sunderland Saints, the franchise faced Greece's PAOK in the 1990-91 FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup. Eagles fans are guaranteed at least three midweek fixtures against European opposition next season , in the move that follows them adding a naming sponsor, Serioes Group, earlier in the week. 'It's been a long-held ambition of the club to test itself against top European clubs and we feel the time is right to take the next step,' Eagles owner Paul Blake commented. 'We have a world class basketball arena and a head coach who's proven himself on the international stage with Great Britain. 'Hosting leading European clubs has become a regular feature of our pre-season programmes and the feedback we get from the visiting teams is always 100 per cent positive. 'Everything points towards playing competitive basketball against overseas opposition. 'Joining the ENBL is an excellent opportunity to enhance our reputation on the global stage and to take Newcastle Eagles to the next level.' Founded in 2021, the ENBL is one of the fastest growing basketball leagues in Europe. Newcastle and Bristol could compete against clubs from Holland, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Kosovo, Israel and Ukraine. The top four teams from two groups will advance to the ENBL playoffs, before a final four held at a central location in April 2024. 'We've come off the back of one of our best supported seasons ever and I'm convinced our fans will get behind the club's inaugural ENBL campaign,' said head coach Steutel. 'It's a really exciting move for everyone involved with the club - from players to coaches and staff to volunteers. 'I'm hoping this will be an opportunity to celebrate everything that's positive about the Eagles organisation and reward the people who've put so much into the franchise for so many years. 'We're very proud to be joining Bristol in the ENBL. When we looked into the league and the calibre of the opposition it just seemed like the perfect move. 'The players who we're speaking to as part of this summer's recruitment process all see the step into Europe as a huge positive. 'And from a personal perspective I can't wait to test myself against top overseas opposition having experienced some incredible nights with Great Britain.' Romania's CSO Voluntari, who beat Leicester Riders in last season's Basketball Champions League qualifiers, have been added to this season's ENBL competition. The 2021 Romanian Cup winners join Bristol and Holland's Landstede Hammers in the first raft of clubs confirmed to take part. 'European North Basketball League has been one of the fastest developing international basketball and sports projects in the last few years,' said ENBL Secretary General, Edgars Zanders. 'We are proud to be working with so many countries represented by great basketball teams. 'This is another opportunity to open up European basketball to UK fans after Bristol joined the ENBL. 'The Serioes Group Newcastle Eagles are the most successful British basketball team with 27 trophies in 19 seasons. The franchise will be an amazing addition to the ENBL's 2023-24 season.' The draw for the 2023-24 ENBL campaign takes place mid-August with ticket details and fixtures to follow. Courtesy of: hoopsfix.com |
| FIBA AMERICUP |
| Paraguay beat Barbados in AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Paraguay - Barbados 80:70 Paraguay overcame Barbados 80-70 in AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers opener. They trailed 15-16 at the end of the first period, whilst took control with a 21-12 in the second. Paraguay needed a final 25-12 surge in the last stanza to seal the win. Rodney Mercado (191-SF-1999) erupted with 33 points for the winners and Juan Poisson (198-C-1998) netted 17. Kyrone Alexander (192-SF-2003) replied with 20 points in the losing effort, whilst Keefe Birkett (183-G-1988)t poured in 17. |
| Jasiel Rivero paces Cuba past US Virgin Islands - by Eurobasket News |
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Cuba - US Virgin Islands 72:63 Jasiel Rivero have paced Cuba past United States Virgin Islands at the start of the AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers. He nailed 13 points as his team celebrated a 72-63 win. Both teams exchanged the leads in the first half, whilst Cuba posted two narrow victories in the second half with a 16-12 and 15-13 respectively in the third and the fourth quarters. Yoanki Mensia (198-F-1997, agency: Pro Sports) and Yoel Cubillas (204-F-1994) scored 9 points each for the winners. Ivan Aska (201-F-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) answered with 20 points in defeat and Amir Nesbitt (185-G-2001) poured in 12. |
| Nicaragua outscore Antigua and Barbuda in Managua - by Eurobasket News |
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Nicaragua - Antigua and Barbuda 79:71 Nicaragua outscored Antigua 79-71 and Barbuda in Managua at the start of the AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers. The hosts grabbed a 21-16 lead at the end of the first period and nailed 30 points in the third quarter to win the opener. Jared Ruiz (188-G/F-1992) was unstoppable for the winners with 41 points. Francisco Garth (195-G/F-1999) netted 8, whilst Josmel Martinez (198-F-1999, college: Broward CC) and Jensen Campbell (198-C/F-1998) produced 6 each. Selassie Braithwaite (193-F-1996) replied with 16 in a loss and Kareem Edwards (193-G-1990) delivered 12. |
| Chile rout Ecuador in Valdivia - by Eurobasket News |
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Chile - Ecuador 85:63 Chile overcame Ecuador 85-63 in Valdivia as they opened AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers. The hosts started with an 18-15 run and dominated the whole game. Ecuador managed to reply with a final 17-16 run to reduce the gap at the end. Sebastian Herrera (193-SG-1997) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Nicolas Carvacho (211-F/C-1997, college: Colorado St.) netted 11. Adriano Barreras (186-G-1989) answered with 18 points in defeat, whilst Johu Castillo (199-F-1999) and Bryan Carabali (214-C-1999) had 11 each. |
| FRANCE |
| Limoges sign Kameron McGusty, ex Piacenza - by Eurobasket News | ||||
McGusty graduated from University of Miami in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. He played also for The University of Oklahoma for 2 years. |
| Vichy Clermont adds Dufeal to their roster - by Eurobasket News | |
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Jean D'Arc Vichy Clermont Metropole (ProB) added to their roster 20-year old forward Lucas Dufeal (204cm-2003) for season 2023-24. Dufeal played last season at Cholet Basket in the Betclic ELITE ProA. He has played previously for Le Portel. Dufeal won French ProA U21 (Trophee du Futur) championship title in 2022 and 2023 and made it to the cup final in 2023. Despite young age he had impressive career. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French ProA U21 Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| Diame comes back to Calais - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Diame has spent his entire career in France playing for seven other teams: ADA Blois, Rueil, Saint Vallier, Tourcoing, SO Maritime Boulogne, Gravelines Grand Fort BCM 2nd team and Tourcoing. His team was regular season runner-up in French NM1 Group B in 2021 and 2023. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Defensive Player of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2022. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Calais. |
| Lorient keeps Suhard for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at STB Le Havre where in 40 NM1 games he averaged 7.7ppg, 2.2rpg and 3.9apg in that year. He has played previously for three other teams: Aix Maurienne, Etoile Angers and JSF Nanterre. Suhard won French NM3 Group G championship title in 2020. |
| Sy re-signs at Lorient - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He also represented Guinea at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 6.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.7apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 37.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 50.0%. Sy has played previously for three other teams: La Rochelle, ADA Blois and Marseille. His team made it to the French NM1 Play-Offs Semifinals in 2022. |
| Lorient keeps Mondesir for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at STB Le Havre where in 31 NM1 games he averaged 9.5ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.3apg and 1.1spg in that year. He was a member of French U18 National Team back in 2009. Mondesir has played previously for eight other teams: Saint Quentin, Berck, CFBB, Toulouges, JA Vichy, Charleville Mezieres, Quimper UJAP and Montbrison. His team made it to the French ProB Leaders Cup Final Four in 2020. CEP Lorient Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Hugo Suhard Quentin Hanck Forwards: Kevin Mondesir Abdoulaye Sy |
| Beye re-signs at Lorient - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His team made it to the ProB Play-Offs Semifinals in 2014 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Saint Vallier (ProB) where in 32 games he recorded 7.2ppg and 3.4rpg in that year. He has spent his entire career in France playing for seven other teams: Chalons Reims, ALM Evreux, Aix Maurienne, Chalon/Saor, Charleville Mezieres, Stade Clermont and Chalon/Saor. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Honorable Mention back in 2020. His team made it to the ProB Play-Offs Semifinals in 2014 and 2017. Beye could be described: A very promising front court player, who stands 6-9 and has a 7-3 wingspan, added to great athletic skills and a natural coordination that could make him NBA material soon. Has great timing for the rebounds at the both ends of the court, needs to add shooting range and perimetral skills. CEP Lorient Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Hugo Suhard Quentin Hanck Forwards: Kevin Mondesir Abdoulaye Sy Center: Papa Beye |
| Anadolu Efes keep Beaubois for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2009 he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) in first round (25th overall). He was a member of French international program for some years. Beaubois was called to French Senior National Team between 2010 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. He is a very experienced player. Beaubois has played also professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi), Spain (Baskonia), NBA (Dallas Mavericks), France (Cholet Basket, Le Mans and SIG Strasbourg) and NBA G League (Texas Legends). He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2015 and 2016. |
| Roberts Blums signs at Saint Quentin - by Eurobasket News |
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Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (ProB) landed 17-year old Latvian 205cm forward Roberts Blums for new season. Blums played most recently at ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket U18 team in the U18 League. In four Adidas Next Generation Tournament games he averaged 6.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.5spg last season. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Riga/DSN in Latvian RNBL where in 13 games he had 11.8ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.2apg and 1.5spg in that year. He also played for DNS/Sportabode in Latvia league that season. In 5 EYBL U17 games he recorded very impressive stats: 22.8ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.6apg and 2.6spg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Riga/Juniors (LBL2) in Latvia. In 13 games he got 11.8ppg, 2.7rpg and 2.2apg in that year. Blums is a member of Latvian U18 National Team. |
| Alftanes tab Douglas Wilson, ex Evreux - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated from South Dakota State in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. His team won Summit League Tournament in 2022. Wilson was voted to Summit League All-Defensive Team in 2022. He played also for Kirkwood Community College for 2 years. |
| Blois add Traore to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at ALM Evreux (ProB) where in 15 games he averaged 5.9ppg and 5.3rpg in that year. Traore also played for AS Monaco Basket U21 team (ProA U21). In only one game he had very impressive stats: 16 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks in that year. The other team he played that season for was Monaco. But in 11 Betclic ELITE ProA games he got just 1.7ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. He also played 1 game in Euroleague, but he did not score anything. Traore represented France at the World Cup U19 in Latvia two years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 4.9ppg, 2.9rpg. He has played previously for two other teams: CFBB and CFBB Paris. ADA Blois Basket 41 roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tobin Carberry Timothe Vergiat Milan Barbitch Forward: Armel Traore Center: Thomas Hieu-Courtois |
| Nancy inks Luka Cerovina, ex Mega BG - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia five years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.8ppg, 2.2rpg. Cerovina has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like OKK Beograd, Mega MIS Beograd U18 team and BC Mega Soccerbet Sremska Mitrovica U19 team. Sluc Nancy Basket Pro roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ike Nwamu Antony Labanca Frank Mason_III Forwards: Bruno Cingala-Mata Luka Cerovina Clement Frisch Center: Shevon Thompson |
| Kenny Kasiama signs at Evreux - by Eurobasket News |
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ALM Evreux Basket (ProB) landed 20-year old 206cm forward Kenny Kasiama for new season. Kasiama played most recently at ESSM Le Portel Cote d'Opale in the Betclic ELITE ProA. Betclic ELITE ProA was a little too high level for him, where in 26 Betclic ELITE ProA games he averaged just 1.5ppg last season. ProB will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at ASVEL Basket Lyon-Villeurbanne U21 team (ProA U21). In 32 games he had 14.8ppg, 4.8rpg, 2.4apg and 1.7spg in that year. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Kasiama also spent pre-season at ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket U18 team (ANGT). He represented France at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.7ppg, 1.8rpg. Kasiama has played previously for CFBB. |
| Bodian Massa agreed terms with Bourg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Provence Basket. In 34 Betclic ELITE ProA games he had 9.5ppg, 7.2rpg and 1.5apg in that year. Great season indeed as he was voted to French ProA All-Star Game. Massa was called to French Senior National Team this year. He has played previously for two other teams: Saint Chamond and Fos Provence Basket 2nd team. Massa won French ProB championship title in 2021. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse roster for 2023-24: Guard: JeQuan Lewis Forwards: Isiaha Mike Godwin Omenaka Zaccharie Risacher Center: Bodian Massa |
| Alliance Sport Alsace adds Adamovic to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2020-21) season he played at Gries/Oberhoffen where in 26 ProB games he averaged impressive 15.2ppg, 2.7rpg, 7.0apg and 1.2spg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Bosman of the Year, League Player of the Week (3 times) and selected to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Second Team. He has been a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina international program for some years. Adamovic has been regularly called to Bosnia and Herzegovina senior team since 2013 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2006. He is quite experienced player. Adamovic has played also professionally in Belarus (BC Minsk), Belgium (Belfius Mons Hainaut), Romania (Targu Mures, CS Universitar Ploiesti and Cluj Napoca) and Bosnia (Borac WWin Banja Luka, Igokea, Mladost, KK Igokea Partizan Aleksandrovac 2nd team and Servitium). |
| Rouen keeps Choua for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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Rouen Metropole Basket (NM1) re-signed 30-year old Morocco 202cm power forward Mohamed Choua for new season. Choua played there last season. In 35 NM1 games he averaged 7.9ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg and 1.2bpg. NM1 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He helped them to win the regular season. Choua won Moroccan League championship title in 2017 and 2018 and the cup in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Etoile Angers where in 26 NM1 games he had 8.4ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.0spg in that year. He also represented Morocco at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 8.5ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.2spg, FGP: 61.3%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 62.5%. Choua has played also professionally for other Moroccan teams like AS Sale, FUS Rabat and FAR Rabat. Among many awards he was voted Afrobasket.com All-FIBA Africa Basketball League Defensive Player of the Year back in 2019. He won Moroccan League championship title in 2017 and 2018 and the cup in 2016, 2017 and 2018. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
| GERMANY |
| Alani Moore (EPG Baskets) Will Never Forget Pat Elzie Being Able To Get 150% Out Of Everyone - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Alani Moore II (178-PG-1998, college: Temple) is a 25 year old 178cm guard from Rockville, Maryland that played his second professional season and first with the EPG Baskets Koblenz helping them win the pro B title and move up to the Pro A averaging 33 games: 15.3ppg, 3.9rpg, 5.5apg, Steals-2 (2.8spg), FGP: 46.9%, 3PT-2 (44.4%), FT: 84.8%. Last season he played with Sanaat Mes Rafsanjan (Iran-Superleague) playing 16 games averaging 18.8ppg, 4.0rpg, Assists-3 (4.7apg), Steals-4 (2.3spg), FGP: 44.7%, 3PT: 36.9%, FT: 76.9%. He began his pro career with the Houston Push (TBL) averaging 12.5ppg, 2.6rpg, 5.2apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 86.1%. He began his basketball career at the Montrose Christian school and also played at Friendship Collegiate Academy. He then played at temple (NCAA) from 2016-2020 playing a total of 122 NCAA games and as a senior averaged 8.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.6apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 28.3%, 3PT: 39.8%, FT: 86.1%. He spoke to eurobasket after the season. Congrats Alani on winning the Pro B title. Was this your biggest achievement in your career? You did win the TBL title with the Shreveport Mavericks. Thanks and it was definitely one of my biggest achievements. Anytime winning a championship with a team after a hard and long season is an achievement. How was the celebrating after the game. When did you get to sleep? Do the Germans know how to party properly? I barely got any sleep the night after the game. And of course, especially my teammates. After a tough playoff series against Schwelm and the Lowen, is it fair to say that the team played it's best basketball of the season against the Sixers and Vechta? Yes, I think everybody was clicking together and figured out that we had to bring it all together to show ourselves how good we can be. The EPG Baskets Koblenz stepped up their game a tad against Vechta 2. Would be unfair to say that Vechta was fatigued going into the series? They had a lot going on, a very young and talented team. Certain circumstances just caused some fatigue which is unfortunate. JJ Culver said energy was a big difference in the second final in Koblenz. You also easily won in Vechta. What do you feel was the difference in the final series? I think the difference was our defense and intensity. We played hard and aggressive from the beginning of the game which carried over throughout. The team went 31-3. Is this the best team you have ever played with in your career? Besides AAU years ago, this is for sure one of the best teams I've played on. The team had high expectations form the start and the pressure kept building throughout the season. How visable was that winning mentality from day 1? The coach gave us confidence and encouraged us that we need to maintain that 'winning' mentality throughout. How key was the mastermind of the success Patrick Elzie ? What one theme will you remember always hearing from him from day 1 until the end? He was very key to our success. His understanding of each player and bringing out the best in players. A theme I will remember is that he brings out 150% of each player when they play. Let's talk a bit about your teammates. Talk a little how special your bond was to Marvin Heckel. He called you and him the Lillard and McCullum duo. But please tell me who is who? Are you Lillard or McCullum? The bond with Marvin is special, we correspond with each well on the court. I would say I'm Lillard because I shoot more threes and Marvin is like McCollum because of his mid range. How key was Dominique Johnson? He was like the team's hidden captain. Seriously how important was his constant support for the team throughout the season? He is a guy every guy wants as a teammate and hates as an opponent? DJ was for a key piece to our success. When people weren't ready to play/practice, DJ would boost the energy of everybody and make sure we were ready. We were up 15 vs Vechta 1st game and he was still loudly encouraging us to not play lazy and play harder. DJ also can be a big bro, whenever you need to talk or just get something off your mind/chest, he's always available. After 3 years in Koblenz Brian Butler will go. What will you always remember most about his game? It seems like his last dunk may have been one of his greatest in his career and he has had many. What a way to leavr Koblenz. I will remember his turnaround shot and free throws. We worked on those all year and made improvements. And of course his dunks, like come on, it's Brian Butler. Thomas Klein always said Moses Poelking was the best center in the Pro B. What steps did you see him make during the course of the season? I think Moses started the season not knowing his role but then progressed and started becoming more and more effective doing a little bit of everything. He helped us big time on defense when others made mistakes, Moses was always there to help out. Please give your 2 cents about the 3 role players Moritz Huebner, Niclas Sperber and Leo Saffer and their worth to the success? These three guys gave us big minutes when we needed them. They stepped up when the coach called their number and filled the role they needed to play. Who was the Team unsung hero and most improved player? I would say Leon is the unsung hero. There were games where we would struggle to score and he would just catch fire and pull us through. I would say Moses is most improved. Let's talk about your game. Congrats on winning Eurobasket.Com player of the year. If someone had told you in September you would win an achievement like that what would you have thought? Thank you so much. I didn't know until I saw this. But it's just hard work and dedication. Not really worried about the awards but just to produce and win. Much appreciated though! You averaged 15/4/5/2 stats. How would you summarize your first pro season in Germany? It was a great season for me, I learned a lot and also was helping my game by just adjusting to the different styles of basketball. You demonstrated your versatility. You showed quickly how easy you could harmonize with Marvin Heckel. How vital was playing with him for you being able to show your versatility? When there are two different threats attacking, it's hard to stop us. Some days he's hot, so we feed him. And vice versa, if I'm hot, they feed me. Love playing with Marvin. You have never shot the ball better than you have in the last year. Talk a little about the development of your three from the TBL throughout your pro B season. I just went to the gym. Coach makes us shoot a lot of shots in practice. That benefits all of us. You had many great games this season. What do you feel was your personal favorite? our home game vs Sandersdorf. Even though karthause was small, I liked the environment. I also think i played a good game. Who was the toughest player that you battled in the Pro B this season? The Sandersdorf guard. A question I love to ask Americans after a season is what will be your first meal at home? I can imagine your favorite dish from your mom? Some meatloaf and Mac and cheese. Amazing Thanks Alani for the chat. |
| Tadda is back at Bamberg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Tadda was also a member of German international program for some years. He played for German Senior National Team between 2012 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team in 2008. Tadda represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.4ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.1apg, 1.1spg. He has spent his entire career in Germany playing for four other teams: ratiopharm Ulm, 46ers, Post SV Nuernberg and EWE Baskets. Tadda was voted to German Bundesliga All-Star Game back in 2011, 2012 and 2016. |
| David Kramer (ex Braunschweig) signs at Granada - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has been also a member of German international program for some years. Kramer has regularly played for German senior team since 2021 and previously for University National Team in 2019. He represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. Kramer is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (ratiopharm Ulm and Bayern Muenchen), Spain (Real Betis), Austria (Gunners Oberwart), NBA G League (Austin Spurs and NAZ Suns) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns). Kramer played in the final of German Bundesliga in 2016 and 2021. He was selected to NBBL All-Star Game back in 2015 and 2016. |
| ALBA Berlin lands Ziga Samar - by Eurobasket News | |||
Samar has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2022 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2017. Samar represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. Samar's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 11.6ppg, 8.6rpg, Assists-2 (7.4apg), 1.9spg, FGP: 36.8%, 3PT: 23.7%, FT: 54.5%. He has played previously professionally in Spain (Fuenlabrada, CB Fuenlabrada Madrid 2nd team, Zamora, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid) and Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Jesenice). His team won Spanish EBA Group B-A Regular Season in 2021. |
| GREECE |
| Luca Vildoza (ex Crvena Zvezda) close to sign at Panathinaikos - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at the Bucks in NBA. But in 7 games he got just 0.7ppg in that year. He helped them to win the Central Division title. Vildoza has been also a member of Argentinian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Argentinian senior team since 2014 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. Vildoza represented Argentina at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 7.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 87.5%. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. Vildoza is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Spain (Baskonia), NBA (NY Knicks), Argentina (Quilmes Mar del Plata) and NBA Summer League (NY Knicks). Among many awards he was selected to Latinbasket.com Argentinian LigaA All-Domestic Players Team back in 2017. |
| Joe Ragland (ex H.Holon) joins Peristeri - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2012. Ragland is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Italy (Milano, Cantu and Avellino), Russia (Lokomotiv), Serbia (Crvena Zvezda), Spain (Murcia) and Turkey (Pinar Karsiyaka and Dacka). His team made it to the Italian Cup Finalist in 2015 and 2016 final. Ragland graduated from Wichita State in 2012 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for North Platte Community College for one year. On Ragland: A super quick and energic combo guard player. Ragland's a very good outside shooter and scorer, his powerful body enables him to be very effective at the defensive side too. Great upside, even at Euroleage level. Peristeri BWin Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Joe Ragland Matt Coleman_III Kenny Williams_III Elijah Mitrou-Long |
| Coach Curro Segura agreed terms with Kolossos H Hotels Rodou - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Segura has coached also in China, Uruguay (Aguada), Venezuela (Gigantes) and Spain (Baskonia and Real Betis). His team made it to the Asturias Prince Cup Finalist in 2002 and 2005 final. Among many awards he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Coach of the Year back in 2019. |
| PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki keeps Margaritis for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Margaritis was a member of Greek international program for some years. He was called to Greek Senior National Team between 2017 and 2021 and previously for Military National Team back in 2009. Margaritis has spent his entire career in Greece playing for seven other teams: Peristeri, Iraklis, Ionikos Nikaias, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou, KAO Dramas, Keravnos Aigio and Kolossos H Hotels Rodou. He won Greek A2 championship title in 2009 and 2011. Margaritis was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Honorable Mention back in 2011 and 2012. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki. |
| Milutinov is back at Olympiacos - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by San Antonio Spurs (NBA) in first round (26th overall). Milutinov has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team in 2014. Milutinov represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) eight years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.3ppg. He has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like Partizan and Vrsac. Milutinov won Serbian League championship title in 2013 and 2014. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-VTB League Center of the Year in 2022 and 2023. |
| Jaylen Hands agreed terms with Peristeri - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Hands won Trinity League championship title in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Antwerp Giants in Belgian Pro Basketball League. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In three Belgian Pro Basketball League games he got 12.7ppg, 9.3rpg, 3.0apg and 1.0spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Belgian Cup Semifinals. Hands also played 11 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 8.4ppg, 3.5rpg and 2.2apg in that year. He also played 29 games in BNXT League where he got 11.2ppg, 3.8rpg and 2.8apg in that year. The other team he played shortly was EnBW Ludwigsburg in German BBL. In two games he got 4.5ppg and 2.0apg in that year. In 2019 he was drafted by Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) in second round (56th overall). Hands attended University of California at Los Angeles and it is his fifth season in pro basketball. He has played also professionally in Serbia (KK FMP Meridian Beograd), NBA G League (Long Island Nets) and NBA Summer League (Cleveland Cavaliers). Among many awards he received All-East County Player of the Year award and was selected to MaxPreps High School All-America Honorable Mention back in 2017. Hands won Trinity League championship title in 2014 and 2015. Peristeri BWin Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Joe Ragland Matt Coleman_III Kenny Williams_III Jaylen Hands Elijah Mitrou-Long |
| Panathinaikos add Moraitis to their roster - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Greek international program for some years. Moraitis has regularly played for Greek senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017. He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Moraitis has played previously for three other teams: Panionios, AEK Athens and Kolossos H Hotels Rodou. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Honorable Mention back in 2015. |
| GUINEA |
| Sy re-signs at Lorient - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He also represented Guinea at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 6.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.7apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 37.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 50.0%. Sy has played previously for three other teams: La Rochelle, ADA Blois and Marseille. His team made it to the French NM1 Play-Offs Semifinals in 2022. |
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| Sailing into new waters: welcome Landstede Hammers! - by Eurobasket News |
| Landstede Hammers Zwolle is the first club from the Netherlands to play in the European North Basketball league. The club was founded on April 25, 1995, as it moved from its previous destination Meppel to Zwolle. The new sponsor and owner of the club, Cees Lubbers, wanted to move the club to a new gym in order to develop and grow bigger. Mr. Lubbers was an auctioneer and therefore decided that the club would be named after his famous auction: "Hammer". Since then, the club has reached a number of finals. In 2017, Landstede Hammers won its first prize: the Supercup. And repeated it in 2019. Landstede Hammers won the first national championship in 2019. By winning the national championship, Landstede Hammers earned the right participate in the FIBA Europe Cup. Zwolle team finished second in Group B with a 3-3 record right behind a perfect Ironi Ness Ziona and advanced to the secound group stage. Landstede Hammers landed in the Group K to face BK Ventspils from Latvia, Kyiv Basket from Ukraine - both teams advanced to the quarterfinals - and Egis Kormend from Hungary. Donar Groningen was the first club from the Netherlands to play in the Basketball Champions league qualifiers in 2016. They didn't made it to the second qualifying round after losing home and away series against Tartu, 133-141. Donar returned next autumn to defeat Vytautas Prienai from Lithuania, 159-138, in the first qualifying round. They prevailed over Bakken Bears from Denmark, 169-153, but fell at the hands of Estudiantes Madrid, 145-153, in the third qualifying round. A year later Donar succeeded against Sigal Prishtina, 144-139, but suffered a 144-151 loss against Fribourg Olympic from Switzerland in the second qualifying round. Groningen team remained a lone Dutch representative in 2019 and 2020. It stayed this way until 2021, when Zorg and Zekerheid Leiden made it to the second qualifying round of the Basketball Champions league. ZZ Leiden defeated Belfius Mons Hainaut, 74-76, but missed its chance against Tsmoki Minsk, 67-69. Heroes Den Bosch traveled to Malaga in September 2022. They won quarterfinals over Siauliai, 73-85, but then crashed against the hosts, Unicaja Malaga, 58-114. Unicaja hosted the 2023 Basketball Champions League Final Four on May 12-14. The Dutch clubs have reached FIBA Europe Cup semifinals twice. Donar Groningen reached the Last Four in April 2018 and dropped the semifinal series against eventul winner, Reyer Venezia, 155-162. ZZ Leiden made it to the semifinals in 2022. They also lost to the next champion, Bahcesehir Koleji, 153-167. Netherlands capital Amsterdam wanted to host the Olympic Games in 2028, but withdrew its bid in April 2014. Courtesy of: enbleague.eu |
| Leeuwarden signs rookie RJ Gunn - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He started his college career at Lenoir-Rhyne College (NCAA2) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to University of Duquesne (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Irmo in Columbia, SC. Of course it will be Gunn's first season in professional basketball. |
| Jorgen Odfjell (ex Gimle) is a newcomer at Leeuwarden - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Odfjell also represented Norway at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 5.9ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 23.1%, FT: 50.0%. He has played also professionally in USA. |
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| Breidablik lands Karl Birgisson - by Eurobasket News | |||
Birgisson represented Iceland at the FIBA U18 European Championship Division B in Ploiesti (Romania) last year. Birgisson's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 5.4ppg, 2.9rpg, FGP: 29.6%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 66.7%. |
| Alftanes tab Douglas Wilson, ex Evreux - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated from South Dakota State in 2022 and it is his second season in pro basketball. His team won Summit League Tournament in 2022. Wilson was voted to Summit League All-Defensive Team in 2022. He played also for Kirkwood Community College for 2 years. |
| Thor Akureyri signs rookie Harrison Butler in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He started his college career at Southern Utah University (NCAA). Butler's high school career he had spent at Mater Dei in Santa Ana, CA. Of course it will be Butler's first season in professional basketball. |
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| Indonesian IBL round 51 best performance: Jay Bowie - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 30-year old player was the main contributor (21 points, five rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to crush Evos Bogor (#12, 11-19) with 17-point margin 86-69. Bali Utd. maintains the 8th position in Indonesian IBL. Bali Utd. 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 15-15 record. In the team's last game Bowie had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Bali Utd.'s top player in his first season with the team. Jay Bowie averages this season 17.7ppg and 5.1rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young Canadian Lewis Diankulu (201-F/C-1995) of Hangtuah. Diankulu had a very good evening with a double-double of 25 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as Hangtuah lost that game 70-87 to the higher-ranked Prawira (#2, 25-3). Despite lost game Hangtuah moved up to 11th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 11-18 record. Diankulu is one of the most experienced players at Hangtuah and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Randy Bell (193-PG-1998) of Bumi Borneo (#7). Bell scored 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Despite Bell's great performance Bumi Borneo lost 69-73 to the higher-ranked Satria Muda (#1, 27-2). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Bumi Borneo needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 15 victories and 14 lost games. Bell has a great season in Indonesia. After 27 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.0ppg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Jarred Shaw (211-C-1990) of Prawira - 21 points and 7 rebounds 5. Brandone Francis (194-SF-1994) of Prawira - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Morakinyo Williams (209-C-1988) of Pacific Caesar - 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Rio Disi (185-G-1992) of WBS - 13 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Rick Jackson (206-F-1989) of Satria Muda - 8 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Aven Pratama (2004) of Pacific Caesar - 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Yudha Saputera (176-PG-1998) of Prawira - 17 points, 3 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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| IBL Round 52 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in IBL. Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game in Sakti was quite interesting. Fourth ranked Dewa United (19-10) played at the court of 6th ranked Bima Perkasa (18-12). Dewa United managed to secure a 5-point victory 81-76 on Thursday. The former international forward Kaleb Gemilang (184-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) chipped in 13 points and 12 rebounds. American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dewa United maintains fourth position with 19-10 record. Bima Perkasa at the other side keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. Dewa United are looking forward to face Bumi Borneo (#7) in Pontianak in the next round. Bima Perkasa will have a break next round. Important game to mention about took place in Jakarta. Ninth ranked Tangerang (13-16) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Indonesia P. (12-18) 69-67 in the game for the ninth place. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Tyron Criswell (192-1994, college: Nevada) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Anthony Allen contributed with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. International Dame Diagne (197-2005) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks for Indonesia P.Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tangerang maintains ninth position with 13-16 record. Indonesia P. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 18 games lost. Tangerang will play against league's second-placed Prawira in Bandung in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Indonesia P. will have a break next round. Sixteenth-ranked Satya Wacana (4-25) made lots of trouble for twelfth ranked Evos Bogor (11-19) in Salatiga on Thursday. The visitors from Bogor managed to secure only three-point victory 78-75. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Andre Jackson who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side Mervyn Lindsay responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Evos Bogor maintains twelfth position with 11-19 record. Satya Wacana lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Evos Bogor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Satya Wacana will play against Rans Pik (#5) and hope to secure a win. In the last game of round 52 Hangtuah crushed NSH in Jakarta 84-61.
Satya Wacana - Evos Bogor 75-78 Sixteenth-ranked Satya Wacana (4-25) made lots of trouble for twelfth ranked Evos Bogor (11-19) in Salatiga on Thursday. The visitors from Bogor managed to secure only three-point victory 78-75. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Andre Jackson (199-1994, college: Bowie St., agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 9 rebounds and Adrian Christianto (181-1997) who added 12 points during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Mervyn Lindsay (201-1993, college: TxWes) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Febrianus Khiandio (181-1999) scored 16 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Evos Bogor maintains twelfth position with 11-19 record. Satya Wacana lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Evos Bogor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Satya Wacana will play against Rans Pik (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Satya Wacana: K.Febrianus 16+1reb+3ast, M.Lindsay 14+8reb+3ast, B.Calvin 11+3reb+3ast, P.Randy 10+5reb, T.Saputro 8, H.Lakay 6+5reb+5ast Evos Bogor: A.Jackson 25+9reb, C.Adrian 12+3reb+2ast, C.Manuputty 11+3reb+1ast, D.Haye 10+2reb+1ast, T.Hendra 6+2ast, B.Rheza 5+5reb+1ast Indonesia P. - Tangerang 67-69 Important game to mention about took place in Jakarta. Ninth ranked Tangerang (13-16) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Indonesia P. (12-18) 69-67 in the game for the ninth place. Tangerang dominated down low during the game scoring 38 of its points in the paint compared to Indonesia P.'s 18. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Tyron Criswell (192-1994, college: Nevada) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Jamaican-American center Anthony Allen (210-1992, college: OK State) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. International Dame Diagne (197-2005) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks and guard Gede Wimbardi (178-2004) added 10 points and 8 assists in the effort for Indonesia P.Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tangerang maintains ninth position with 13-16 record. Indonesia P. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 18 games lost. Tangerang will play against league's second-placed Prawira in Bandung in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Indonesia P. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Indonesia P.: D.Dame 19+13reb+3ast, S.Daniel 14+2reb+3ast, W.Gede 10+3reb+8ast, L.Andrew 8+1reb+1ast, U.Karl 7+2reb, A.Mohammed 4+3reb Tangerang: T.Criswell 21+13reb+2ast, D.Ray 15+2reb+3ast, A.Allen 11+11reb, V.Andreas 9+4reb+1ast, M.Fabio 7+2reb, R.Effendy 6+3reb+3ast NSH - Hangtuah 61-84 There was no surprise in Jakarta where 14th ranked NSH (6-24) was crushed by twelfth ranked Hangtuah (11-18) 84-61 on Thursday. Hangtuah outrebounded NSH 51-37 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian power forward Lewis Diankulu (201-1995, college: Queens, NC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds and Daniel Wenas (190-1992) who added 9 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Muhammad Yugie (188-1994) responded with 18 points and point guard Jan Panagan (179-1994) scored 6 points and 8 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. Hangtuah moved-up to eleventh place. NSH lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 24 games lost. They share it with Pacific Caesar. Top scorers: NSH: M.Yugie 18+3reb+2ast, K.Brando 7+1reb, J.Famous 7+3reb+2ast, S.Newkirk 6+5reb+1ast, J.Panagan 6+8reb+2ast, R.Aprilian 4+1reb Hangtuah: L.Diankulu 41+15reb, S.Neno 12+4reb+1ast, D.Wenas 9+10reb, F.Amir 8+5reb+2ast, G.Gunawan 3+4reb+1ast, D.Joseph 3+2reb+1ast Bima Perkasa - Dewa United 76-81 The game in Sakti was quite interesting. Fourth ranked Dewa United (19-10) played at the court of 6th ranked Bima Perkasa (18-12). Dewa United managed to secure a 5-point victory 81-76 on Thursday. The former international forward Kaleb Gemilang (184-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and his fellow American import center Fuquan Niles (211-1995, college: CWU, agency: Interperformances) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Dewa United and four Bima Perkasa players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dewa United maintains fourth position with 19-10 record. Bima Perkasa at the other side keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. Dewa United are looking forward to face Bumi Borneo (#7) in Pontianak in the next round. Bima Perkasa will have a break next round. Top scorers: Bima Perkasa: C.Coleman 20+11reb+4ast, A.Adrianno 10+3reb+3ast, F.Niles 10+9reb+1ast, S.Samuel 10+2reb+2ast, L.Victory 9+5reb, N.Saputra 7+2reb Dewa United: K.Gemilang 17+12reb+2ast, C.Yeison 15+8reb+1ast, A.Johnson 13+12reb+3ast, X.Prawiro 13+3reb+4ast, K.Poetiray 11+3reb+1ast, K.Baskoro 8+2reb+1ast |
| Best players of Indonesian IBL round 52 - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old power forward had a double-double of 41 points and fifteen rebounds, while his team crushed NSH (#14, 6-24) with 23-point margin 84-61. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on top of the standings. Hangtuah is placed at 11th position in Indonesian IBL. Hangtuah is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 11-18 record. In the team's last game Diankulu had a remarkable 60.7% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Hangtuah, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Lewis Diankulu averages this season 14.7ppg and 7.9rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American swingman Tyron Criswell (192-F/G-1994) of Tangerang. Criswell impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds. It was enough for Tangerang to edge slightly lower-ranked Indonesia P. (#10, 12-18) by 2 points 69-67. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Tangerang keeps 9th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 13-17 record. Criswell is one of the most experienced players at Tangerang and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Cameron Coleman (198-SF-1992, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) of Bima Perkasa (#6). Coleman showcased his all-around game by recording 20 points, eleven rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. Despite Coleman's great performance Bima Perkasa lost 76-81 to slightly higher-ranked Dewa United (#4, 20-10). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Bima Perkasa needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 18 victories and 12 lost games. Coleman has a great season in Indonesia. After 30 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.9ppg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Andre Jackson (199-F-1994) of Evos Bogor - 25 points and 9 rebounds 5. Kaleb Gemilang (184-F-1991) of Dewa United - 17 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Anthony Johnson (203-PF-1988) of Dewa United - 13 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Dame Diagne (197-PF-2005) of Indonesia P. - 19 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Daniel Wenas (190-SG-1992) of Hangtuah - 9 points and 10 rebounds 9. Anthony Allen (210-C-1992) of Tangerang - 11 points and 11 rebounds 10. Muhammad Yugie (188-SG-1994) of NSH - 18 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Omegna hire coach Ducarello - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ducarello has coached previously five other teams: Varese, Sassari, Trapani, Basket Barcellona and Pavia. |
| Limoges sign Kameron McGusty, ex Piacenza - by Eurobasket News | ||||
McGusty graduated from University of Miami in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. He played also for The University of Oklahoma for 2 years. |
| Olimpia Milano repeat as Serie A champions - by Eurobasket News |
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Milano - Virtus BO 67-55 Milano defended their Serie A title. They overcame Virtus Bologna in the decisive seventh game of the title series to repeat as the champions. The victory marked the 30th Serie A title in Milano history. The game was mostly controlled by Milano. Virtus BO managed to win second period 20-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Virtus BO to just 5 points in third quarter. It was a great evening for the former international forward Luigi Datome (203-1987) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points. Danish Shavon Shields (201-1994, college: Nebraska) helped adding 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side Georgian Tornike Shengelia (206-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 13 points and the former international point guard Daniel Hackett (193-1987, college: USC) scored 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Milano: L.Datome 16+4reb, B.Baron 11+2ast, S.Shields 10+5reb+5ast, S.Napier 8+4reb+6ast, K.Hines 8+2reb+1ast, G.Ricci 6+1reb+3ast Virtus BO: T.Shengelia 13+4reb+3ast, M.Teodosic 10+2reb+1ast, D.Hackett 7+6reb+5ast, J.Mickey 6+3reb, I.Cordinier 6+5reb+2ast, M.Jaiteh 5+3reb |
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| Yokohama B-Corsairs sign Josh Scott - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last three seasons at Tochigi Brex. In 48 B1 League games in Japan he had 11.8ppg, 10.1rpg and 1.8apg last season. Good year as he was named League Player of the Week. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He has played previously professionally also in North Macedonia (MZT Skopje) and Japan (Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa and Shimane Susanoo Magic). Scott was also voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League Honorable Mention back in 2018 and 2019. He won Japanese B League championship title in 2022. Scott graduated from University of Colorado in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. |
| Yokohama B-Corsairs land Jarrod Uthoff - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2022) summer he played at the Warriors in NBA where in four games he had 5.0ppg and 5.5rpg in 2022 year. Uthoff is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in five different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. Uthoff has played previously professionally in Russia (Zenit), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers), Japan (SeaHorses Mikawa), NBA G League (Texas Legends, Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Raptors 905 Missisauga, Memphis Hustle and Erie BH) and NBA Summer League (Detroit Pistons). Among many awards he won NBA G League Midwest Division championship title in 2020. He was also selected to CoSIDA NCAA Division I Academic All-America of the Year back in 2016. Uthoff graduated from University of Iowa in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Let's have closer look into His outlook: A natural scorer who can hit the basket very easily even from behind the 3pts arch. Also, has very good offensive moves inside and beats well his opponent in 1-vs-1 situations. Defensively, he's very effective despite being lanky and has a good timing to block the opponents' shots. Understands the game very well, but he's not a big passer, neither a great athlete. Yokohama B-Corsairs roster for 2023-24: Forwards: Devin Oliver Jarrod Uthoff Centers: Edward Morris Josh Scott |
| Fukuoka Rizing signs Pablo Aguilar - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kawasaki (B1 League). In 51 games he recorded 11.2ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.4apg and 1.6spg (in top 5) in that year. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league semifinals. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League Honorable Mention. Aguilar has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. He was also a member of Spanish international program for some years. Aguilar played for Spanish Senior National Team between 2013 and 2018 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2009. He represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) eight years ago. Aguilar's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 4 games: 0pts. Aguilar has played also professionally in Croatia (Cedevita), Italy (Reggio Emilia) and Spain (Valencia, Tenerife, Granada, Burgos and Gran Canaria). His team won Spanish Liga Endesa Supercup in 2017. |
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| Roberts Blums signs at Saint Quentin - by Eurobasket News |
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Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (ProB) landed 17-year old Latvian 205cm forward Roberts Blums for new season. Blums played most recently at ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket U18 team in the U18 League. In four Adidas Next Generation Tournament games he averaged 6.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.5spg last season. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Riga/DSN in Latvian RNBL where in 13 games he had 11.8ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.2apg and 1.5spg in that year. He also played for DNS/Sportabode in Latvia league that season. In 5 EYBL U17 games he recorded very impressive stats: 22.8ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.6apg and 2.6spg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Riga/Juniors (LBL2) in Latvia. In 13 games he got 11.8ppg, 2.7rpg and 2.2apg in that year. Blums is a member of Latvian U18 National Team. |
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| Joe Ragland (ex H.Holon) joins Peristeri - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2012. Ragland is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Italy (Milano, Cantu and Avellino), Russia (Lokomotiv), Serbia (Crvena Zvezda), Spain (Murcia) and Turkey (Pinar Karsiyaka and Dacka). His team made it to the Italian Cup Finalist in 2015 and 2016 final. Ragland graduated from Wichita State in 2012 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for North Platte Community College for one year. On Ragland: A super quick and energic combo guard player. Ragland's a very good outside shooter and scorer, his powerful body enables him to be very effective at the defensive side too. Great upside, even at Euroleage level. Peristeri BWin Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Joe Ragland Matt Coleman_III Kenny Williams_III Elijah Mitrou-Long |
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| Tubelis inks at Philadelphia 76ers - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Tubelis started his college career at University of Arizona (NCAA) where he played three seasons. He represented Lithuania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: Score-5 (14.9ppg), Reb-2 (12.6rpg), 2.4apg, Blocks-2 (3.4bpg), FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 39.0%. Of course it will be Tubelis' first season as a professional player. |
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| CIBACOPA Round 5 of Finals. Astros regain the lead - by Eurobasket News |
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Astros - Hermosillo 100-93 Astros overcame Hermosillo to take 3-2 lead in the championship series. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 34 and made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. Astros forced 19 Rayos de Hermosillo turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Isaiah Whaley (203-1998, college: UConn) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) responded with 38 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and guard Jabari Bird (198-1994, college: California) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Astros: I.Whaley 23+13reb+5ast, J.Loveridge 23+5reb+1ast, S.Ponds 22+5reb, L.Vick 16+8reb+6ast, J.Anderson 8+3ast, M.Andriassi 5+1reb Hermosillo: J.Ivey 38+5reb+3ast, D.Warren 15+6reb+3ast, J.Bird 10+11reb+3ast, T.Brown-Soares 10+6reb+1ast, A.Wheeler 9+6reb+4ast, T.Drisdom 6+5reb+1ast |
| MOROCCO |
| Rouen keeps Choua for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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Rouen Metropole Basket (NM1) re-signed 30-year old Morocco 202cm power forward Mohamed Choua for new season. Choua played there last season. In 35 NM1 games he averaged 7.9ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg and 1.2bpg. NM1 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He helped them to win the regular season. Choua won Moroccan League championship title in 2017 and 2018 and the cup in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Etoile Angers where in 26 NM1 games he had 8.4ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.0spg in that year. He also represented Morocco at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 8.5ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.2spg, FGP: 61.3%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 62.5%. Choua has played also professionally for other Moroccan teams like AS Sale, FUS Rabat and FAR Rabat. Among many awards he was voted Afrobasket.com All-FIBA Africa Basketball League Defensive Player of the Year back in 2019. He won Moroccan League championship title in 2017 and 2018 and the cup in 2016, 2017 and 2018. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
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| Pistons To Acquire No. 25 Pick Marcus Sasser From Celtics - by Eurobasket News |
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The Celtics and Pistons are swapping draft picks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports that Detroit is moving up from No. 31 to No. 25 and selecting Houston guard Marcus Sasser (6'2''-G). Technically, the No. 25 pick is still held by the Grizzlies, but it's being sent to Boston as part of the three-team Marcus Smart trade that was agreed to on Wednesday night. The Celtics will reroute it to the Pistons. In return, Boston is set to receive both the first pick in the second round and multiple future second-round selections from Detroit, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This could be a tactical money-saving move for the Celtics, in the short term. Sasser, a 6'1 combo guard, will join a talented young backcourt in Detroit. He will be fighting for bench minutes behind backcourt starters Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, two recent top-five lottery picks. During his four-year NCAA career with the Cougars, Sasser was a two-time All-AAC selection and a consensus 2023 First Team All-American. In 2022/23, the 22-year-old averaged 16.8 PPG on .438/.384/.848 shooting splits. He also chipped in 3.1 APG, 2.8 RPG, and 1.6 SPG across 36 contests, all starts. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
| Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom - by Eurobasket News |
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Victor Wembanyama (7'4''-F-2004) was the presumed No. 1 pick for months, the rare certainty in an NBA draft process that's often a guessing game. Yet as the clock above the stage he was facing ticked all the way down to zero, butterflies set in. 'Longest five minutes of my life,' Wembanyama said. The San Antonio Spurs are confident he will be worth the wait. The Spurs took the 19-year-old from France who arrives with enormous expectations to become basketball's newest sensation on Thursday night, triggering chants of 'Wemby! Wemby' from a group of Spurs fans waving signs from the first row of seats in Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Wembanyama comes with far more height and hype than most No. 1 picks. Listed at 7-foot-4, he dominated his French league in his final season there, leading all players in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots. Now he makes the move to the NBA, perhaps as the best prospect since LeBron James came out of high school in 2003. Wembanyama brings a package of skills that seem perfect for the modern NBA and too vast for one player, with the size of a center and the shooting and ballhandling ability of a guard. He teared up as he left the stage with his Spurs cap on and hugged his siblings, then joked afterward about how quickly he was handed a white-and-black No. 1 jersey with his name already on the back. 'Someone knew this was happening somehow,' he said. Just about everyone did. Wembanyama was the center of attention throughout the draft process and sat in the middle of the green room - for the short time he was there, anyway. He smiled for young fans who screamed 'Victor!' as he walked around the arena, even encouraging one to throw him a basketball that he signed and tossed back up into the stands. The Charlotte Hornets took Alabama freshman forward Brandon Miller (6'9''-F-2002) with the No. 2 pick. Scoot Henderson (6'3''-G-2004) of the G League Ignite, whose bling-filled jacket stood in sharp contrast to Wembanyama's solid green look, was the No. 3 pick by the Portland Trail Blazers. It was during a two-game series between teams featuring Wembanyama and Henderson last October in Las Vegas that Wembanyama solidified himself as the main man in this draft, scoring 37 and 36 points in front of scouts and some future opponents. His highlights, such as a follow dunk of his own missed 3-pointer, became can't-miss content for basketball fans during the past season. Wembanyama is the Spurs' third No. 1 pick and the first since Tim Duncan in 1997, which led to a stretch of five NBA championships through 2014 before they struggled in recent seasons. He became the first international player drafted No. 1 without playing any college basketball since Andrea Bargnani in 2006 and ended a run of 13 straight years where a college freshman went first. Blake Griffin, a sophomore in 2010, was the last No. 1 who wasn't a one-and-done. Henderson was originally considered the likely No. 2 pick before Miller passed him after his outstanding season for the Crimson Tide. But the 19-year-old believes the two years he played in the NBA's minor league has him more ready for NBA success. 'I'm the most prepared player in the draft. That's what I say,' Henderson said. 'The fact that I went there for two years just taught me so much. On the court, as well, but a lot of things off the court.' Draft history was made with the Nos. 4 and 5 picks. Twins Amen Thompson (6'6''-G) and Ausar Thompson (6'6''-G/F) of Overtime Elite became the first brothers to be selected in the top 10 of the same draft, with Amen going to the Houston Rockets and Ausar following to the Detroit Pistons. 'Means a lot to my family,' Amen Thompson said. 'We were going to be happy whoever went first. For us to go back-to-back, be the first twins to go back-to-back in the top five means a lot.' Anthony Black of Arkansas was taken sixth by Orlando, ending the run of three straight players who hadn't gone to college. But then it was right back to the international ranks when Indiana picked Bilal Coulibaly (6'5''-G-2004), Wembanyama's teammate with Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 whose stock soared in the postseason as the team reached the finals in the Pro A League. The Pacers dealt Coulibaly's rights to Washington for Houston forward Jarace Walker (6'8''-F-2003), who was taken at No. 8. The Nos. 10 and 12 picks were also swapped, with the Dallas Mavericks taking Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (6'4''-G) and dealing his rights to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who had taken Duke big man Dereck Lively II (7'1''-C). Gradey Dick of Kansas, whose dazzling red jacket resembled Dorothy's shoes from 'The Wizard of Oz,' went to Toronto with the No. 13 pick before Jordan Hawkins (6'5''-G-2002) of national champion UConn was taken by New Orleans to end the lottery. There were few trades in the first round, with the Utah Jazz making all three of their picks. They took Taylor Hendricks (6'9''-F) of UCF at No. 9, Baylor's Keyonte George (6'4''-G-2003) at No. 16 and Brice Sensabaugh of Ohio State at No. 28. The surprise of the first round was Villanova forward Cameron Whitmore (6'7''-F-2004), projected to be a top-10 pick, falling to the Rockets at No. 20. Nick Smith Jr. (6'4''-G-2004) of Arkansas went to Charlotte at No. 27 after being considered a lottery selection. The Miami Heat, who lost in the NBA Finals, took UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. (6'7''-G/F-2001) at No. 18. Familiar names in the second round included UCLA's Amari Bailey (6'5''-G-2004) to Charlotte at No. 41, Emoni Bates (6'10''-G-2004) of Eastern Michigan to Cleveland at No. 49 and Isaiah Wong (6'4''-G-2001) of Miami to Indiana at No. 55. The draft was shortened to 58 picks because Chicago and Philadelphia forfeited second-round selections for violating league rules with the timing of their free agency discussions. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Mavericks Acquiring Richaun Holmes, No. 24 from Kings - by Eurobasket News |
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The Kings will trade center Richaun Holmes (6'9''-F-1993, college: BGSU) and the 24th pick to the Mavericks, tweets ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper (6'8''-F-2002) was the selection at No. 24. Holmes is under contract for 2023/24 at $12MM and holds a $12.8MM player option for the following season. Dallas will acquire him using the traded player exception it created earlier in the night by sending Davis Bertans (6'10''-SF-1992) to Oklahoma City. Holmes, who had been Sacramento's starting center for two-and-a-half seasons, saw his playing time slip dramatically after the 2022 trade deadline as Domantas Sabonis took over the starting job. Holmes averaged just 3.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 42 games while playing 8.3 minutes per night. The Mavericks continue to add frontline depth after landing Duke center Dereck Lively II (7'1''-C) with the 12th pick. It appears likely that Holmes will have a larger role in Dallas as the team tries to rebuild its supporting cast around Luka Doncic and the expected return of Kyrie Irving. Prosper was able to raise his draft stock with an impressive showing at the combine and strong showings throughout the workout process. He reportedly held workouts with at least 16 teams. The Kings' return in the deal is not yet known, but it will likely be minimal, since Holmes is considered a salary dump. Sacramento now has the ability to create more than $30MM in cap room this offseason. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
| Bulls not expecting Lonzo Ball (knee) to play this season - by Eurobasket News |
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The Chicago Bulls are entering the offseason with the expectation that guard Lonzo Ball (6'6''-PG-1997, college: UCLA) will not be ready to play next season, team vice president Arturas Karnisovas said Thursday night. Ball, 25, missed all of the 2022-23 season and underwent cartilage transplant surgery on his left knee in March, the third surgery on his knee since he appeared in his last game on Jan. 14, 2022. "Our expectation is that he's not coming back next season," Karnisovas said following Thursday's NBA draft. "He's going to continue on his recovery. If he comes back, it would be great. But we're just going to treat this offseason and get ready for the season that he's not going to be back." The Bulls said Ball's most recent surgery gave him the best chance of resuming his NBA career at some point in the future, but his progress has been incremental since he initially sustained the knee injury more than 18 months ago. Ball, whose last game was Jan. 14, 2022, had an initial surgery in February 2022 to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and Chicago said he would be back in 6 to 8 weeks. After missing the rest of the season and continuing to have pain and discomfort in the knee over the summer, Ball had a second surgery in September. However, the discomfort in his knee never improved enough to allow him to return to the court. Karnisovas said Ball is improving after his last surgery and recently began walking without crutches. The Bulls VP was not ready to rule Ball out from ever playing again and said the team was not ready to petition the NBA for salary relief for Ball's contract -- he signed a four-year, $80 million contract in the summer of 2021. "I hope eventually we're going to see him on a basketball court," Karnisovas said. "But I do not think he's going to be back next year." During his brief tenure on the court, Ball was a perfect match for the Bulls, serving as a catalyst alongside wings Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. In 35 games for Chicago during the 2021-22 season, he averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists while posting the best shooting season of his career, a career-best in field goal percentage (42%) and 3-point percentage (42%). He was the only player to average five rebounds and five assists while shooting 40% from 3 in 2021-22, according to research by ESPN Stats & Information. The Bulls had a 27-13 record at the time of Ball's injury, the best record in the Eastern Conference at that time. Chicago entered Thursday's draft without a selection but traded into the second round to select Tennessee forward Julian Phillips (6'8''-F-2003) at No. 34 overall. Karnisovas said he also plans to extend qualifying offers to both young point guards currently on the roster, Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu. The Bulls also agreed to a two-way contract with undrafted UConn center Adama Sanogo (6'9''-F-2002), sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| Castaneda's pro career starts at LA Clippers - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Castaneda started his college career at University of South Florida (NCAA) where he played three seasons. Then he moved to The University of Akron (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Whitney M. Young Magnet School in Chicago, IL. |
| Milwaukee Bucks sign rookie Omari Moore - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Moore started his college career at San Jose State University (NCAA) where he played four seasons. His high school career he had spent at Middlebrooks Prep Academy in Los Angeles, CA, which he joined from Pasadena High. Of course it will be his first season in professional basketball. |
| Dallas Mavericks sign rookie Jordan Walker in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Walker has never been drafted by the NBA. He started his college career at Seton Hall University (NCAA). Then he moved to Tulane University (NCAA). Walker's high school career he had spent at The Patrick School in Hillside, NJ. Of course it will be Walker's first season in professional basketball. |
| Hauser starts his pro career at Utah Jazz - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Hauser started his college career at Marquette University (NCAA). Then he moved to Michigan State University (NCAA). Hauser's high school career he had spent at Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be his first season as a professional player. He won State championship title in 2015, 2016 and 2017. |
| NY Knicks sign Toppin just out of college - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Toppin has never been drafted by the NBA. He started his college career at University of Rhode Island (NCAA). Then he moved to University of Kentucky (NCAA). Toppin's high school career he had spent at Woodstock Academy in Woodstock, CT. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Toppin's first season as a professional player. |
| San Antonio Spurs tab rookie Sir'Jabari Rice in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Rice has never been drafted by the NBA. He started his college career at New Mexico State University (NCAA). Then he moved to The University of Texas (NCAA). Rice's high school career he had spent at Fort Bend Marshall in Missouri City, TX. |
| Castleton's pro career starts at LA Lakers - by Eurobasket News | |||
Castleton has never been drafted by the NBA. He started his college career at University of Michigan (NCAA). Then he moved to University of Florida (NCAA). Castleton's high school career he had spent at Father Lopez Catholic in Daytona Beach, FL. |
| Miles Jr.'s pro career starts at Dallas Mavericks - by Eurobasket News | |||
Miles has never been drafted by the NBA. He started his college career at Texas Christian University (NCAA) where he played three seasons. His high school career he had spent at Lancaster in Lancaster, TX. Miles represented USA at the World Cup U19 in Latvia two years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 9.1ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.9apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 47.2%, 3PT: 30.4%, FT: 81.8%. |
| Philadelphia 76ers tab rookie Ricky Council IV in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Council has never been drafted by the NBA. He started his college career at Wichita State University (NCAA). Then he moved to The University of Arkansas (NCAA). Council's high school career he had spent at Southern Durham in Durham, NC. |
| Tubelis inks at Philadelphia 76ers - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Tubelis started his college career at University of Arizona (NCAA) where he played three seasons. He represented Lithuania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: Score-5 (14.9ppg), Reb-2 (12.6rpg), 2.4apg, Blocks-2 (3.4bpg), FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 39.0%. Of course it will be Tubelis' first season as a professional player. |
| Timme joins Milwaukee Bucks on Exhibit 10 deal - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Timme started his college career at Gonzaga University (NCAA) where he played four seasons. He was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2019. Timme's high school career he had spent at J.J. Pearce in Richardson, TX. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be his first season as a professional player. he was voted Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Player of the Year Semifinalist in 2021 and 2022. |
| Powell inks Exhibit 10 deal with Miami Heat - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Powell started his college career at Auburn University (NCAA). Then he moved to University of Tennessee (NCAA). He was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2020. Powell's high school career he had spent at North Oldham in Goshen, KY, which he joined from Trinity High. Of course it will be Powell's first season as a professional player. |
| Pelicans To Sign Landers Nolley, Tevian Jones, Liam Robbins - by Eurobasket News |
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The Pelicans are signing a trio of undrafted players, according to reports from Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers.com, Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com and Michael Scotto of Hoopshype. The three prospects are Cincinnati guard Landers Nolley II (6'7''-G-2000), Southern Utah wing Tevian Jones (6'7''-G-2000) and Vanderbilt big man Liam Robbins (7'0''-F-1999)s. The terms of the contracts were not disclosed, so it's unclear if they might be two-way deals or Exhibit 10 training camp contracts, the latter of which would put the players in line for a bonus worth up to $75K if they're waived and spend up to 60 days with the Pelicans' G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. All three prospects are on ESPN's best undrafted players list. Robbins is No. 16, Nolley is No. 23 and Jones is No. 30. Robbins, who played for Drake and Minnesota prior to finishing out his career at Vanderbilt, was the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in '22/23, averaging 15.0 PPG, 6.8 RPG and 3.2 BPG on .504/.365/.731 shooting for the Commodores. He managed to put up those numbers in just 23.0 minutes per contest over 26 games, including 15 starts. Nolley played for Virginia Tech and Memphis before transferring to Cincinnati for his senior season in 2022/23, averaging 16.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.6 APG and 1.0 SPG on .447/.417/.750 shooting in 36 games (32.1 MPG) for the Bearcats. Jones started his college career at Illinois before transferring to Southern Utah. As a 'super senior' in '22/23, he averaged 17.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG and 1.1 SPG on .407/.362/.840 shooting in 36 games (33.8 MPG) for the Thunderbirds. Chepkevich states that Jones impressed during the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, which is used as a springboard for lesser-known prospects. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
| Hornets, Leaky Black Agree To Two-Way Deal - by Eurobasket News |
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The Hornets will use one of their two-way slots in 2023/24 on rookie free agent Leaky Black (6'9''-F-1999), reports Adam Smith of Inside Carolina. The two sides have agreed to a two-way deal. A 6'8 swingman, Black went undrafted out of North Carolina on Thursday. He spent five seasons with the Tar Heels, averaging 7.3 PPG and 6.5 RPG on .411/.326/.702 shooting in 33 games (32.1 MPG) during his super-senior year in 2022/23. While Black's offensive contributions are modest, he's considered an asset on the other end of the floor, having made the ACC's All-Defensive team in both 2022 and 2023. Prior to attending UNC, Black was born and raised in Concord, North Carolina, so it's a local signing for the Hornets. Xavier Sneed, one of the players who finished the 2022/23 season on a two-way contract with the Hornets, has a deal that covers '23/24 as well. Assuming Charlotte hangs onto him, the team will be able to carry one more two-way player in addition to Sneed and Black. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
| Tosan Evbuomwan signs free agent contract with Detroit Pistons - by Eurobasket News |
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Tosan Evbuomwan (6'8''-F-2001) has reportedly signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Pistons, according to HoopsHype's Mike Scotto. Despite not hearing his name called at the NBA Draft on Thursday night, the NBA dream remains alive, as the contract gives him an opportunity to see NBA minutes. His journey to make the NBA roster will likely begin at the the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 7. After first attending the NBA G League Elite Camp inside Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois from May 13 until May 14, Evbuomwan extended his stay in the Windy City when he was one of eight NBA Combine invitees from the G League Elite Camp. From there, he he has gone on to workout for 18 NBA teams. It's the culmination of an impressive season at Princeton for Evbuomwan, who led them on a magical March Madness run to the Sweet 16 while accumulating a list of individual accolades. He was named National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 13 First Team, Ivy League Tournament Most Outstanding Player, Ivy Madness All-Tournament Team, Unanimous Ivy League First Team, Academic All-Ivy League, College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District and London Basketball Classic MVP. In addition, Evbuomwan's 161 assists in 2022-23 tied the program record for most assists in a season, and his 323 career assists rank No. 6 on the Tigers' all-time list for assists. Evbuomwan also joined the 1,000-point club in 2022-23, and his 1,033 points rank No. 34 all-time in school history. Courtesy of: hoopsfix.com |
| Tshiebwe starts his pro career at Indiana Pacers - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has never been drafted by the NBA. Tshiebwe started his college career at West Virginia University (NCAA). Then he moved to University of Kentucky (NCAA). He was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2019. Tshiebwe's high school career he had spent at Kennedy Catholic in Tshiebwermitage, PA. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Tshiebwe's first season as a professional player. |
| Spurs To Sign Charles Bediako, Setric Miller Jr. - by Eurobasket News |
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The Spurs are reportedly adding two new undrafted prospects to their comprehensive haul this week. Former Alabama center Charles Bediako (7'0''-C-2002, agency: Green Sports Management) will sign a one-year deal with the Spurs, agent Daniel Green informs Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Terms of the agreement aren't known, but it'll likely be non-guaranteed, perhaps with Exhibit 10 language. Ex-Toledo senior small forward Setric Millner Jr. (6'7''-F) is inking an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, sources tell Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress. Exhibit 10 contracts can be converted to two-way deals or can put a player on track to receive a bonus worth up to $75K if he's waived before the regular season and then spends at least 60 days with his team's G League affiliate. During a two-year college career, the seven-foot Bediako was named to the 2023 All-SEC Tourney and SEC All-Defense teams. Across his two college seasons with the Crimson Tide, he averaged 6.6 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.7 BPG, 0.7 APG and 0.6 SPG across 19.3 MPG. Millner averaged 15.9 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.7 APG, and 1.1 SPG during 2022/23. He was a two-time All-MAC and a 2023 All-MAC Tourney honoree. Chepkevich notes that the 6'6 wing number among 64 seniors brought to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament this spring. San Antonio was of course the headliner in this week's draft, as the team had the opportunity to select a potential generational talent, French big man Victor Wembanyama, with the top pick. The Spurs also added G League Ignite guard Sidy Cissoko in the second round. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
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| Hayden Gray will continue his college career at University of California at San Diego - by Eurobasket News | |||
Gray has played high school basketball at Santa Fe Christian in Solana Beach, CA, which he graduated in 2021. Among many awards he was selected to Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Nominee in 2018. He was voted to California All-CIF San Diego Section Team in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Alex Holt commits to Mercer - by Eurobasket News | |
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Mercer University agreed terms with forward Alex Holt (6'8''-244lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Lexington (NC) native played for the last three years at High Point University. In 30 games he had 3.3ppg and 2.5rpg last season. Holt's high school career he had spent at Lexington (NC) High, which he graduated in 2020. Holt was also voted to HoopSeen North Carolina All-State 6th Team and HighSchoolOT All-West Team that year. |
| Shelton officially named as Assistant Basketball Coach at Colorado State - by Eurobasket News |
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Ten-year veteran Tim Shelton joins the Colorado State men's basketball staff as an assistant coach. The former San Diego State Aztec player comes to Fort Collins after spending last season at Oregon State. 'It is great to add Tim to our staff here at Colorado State,' head coach Niko Medved said. 'Tim has a great knowledge of the Mountain West through his experience as both a player and a coach. He has great coaching ability and connecter of people. He will do a great job recruiting for the program.' Last year, he coached one of the youngest teams in the nation at Oregon State. In doing so Jordan Pope earned Pac 12 All-Freshman team honors. Shelton brings plenty of knowledge about the Mountain West, spending four years on staff at Fresno State plus six at San Diego State on top of his four years as a player at SDSU. At Fresno State, Shelton was the team's assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He helped lead the team to two 23-win campaigns. Along with being named an Under Armour 30-under-30 honoree by the National Association of Basketball (NABC) in 2018. Following his player career at San Diego State, he joined the staff as a graduate manager before moving into the roles of director of player development (2013-17) and assistant coach (2017-18). While on staff with the Aztecs he helped the team advance to four NCAA Tournaments, including the 2014 Sweet 16 and one NIT appearance making it to the semifinals that season. In his 11 years at San Diego State as a player and member of the staff, he helped win 281 games, earn seven Mountain West titles and advance to 10 postseason tournaments, including seven NCAA Tournaments. As a player, he was a Mountain West All-Defensive Team honoree as a senior. He comes from a pedigree of basketball with his dad, Lonnie, winning an NBA Championship with the Seattle Supersonics in 1979 after playing for Oregon State in college. Shelton earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from San Diego State in history and educational leadership, respectively. Courtesy of: csurams.com |
| Chandler Lawson transfers to Arkansas - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at University of Oregon in 2019-2021. Lawson helped his team make it to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2021. He was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2019. Lawson graduated Wooddale High School (Memphis, TN). He played also for Bluff City Legends in AAU. His team won Class AA state Championship and he was also voted to All-USA Tennessee Boys First Team that year. Lawson played also at Hamilton High in 202015-2016, Memphis East High in 202016-2017 and then at Oak Hill Academy in 202017-2018. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Pac-2012 Regular Season Championship in two consecutive years: 2020 and 2021. He helped his team make it to the Pac-2012 Tournament Semifinals in 2021. His team played in the High School Nationals Final Four and he was also selected to American Family Insurance All-USA Tennessee Boys Second Team in 2018. The University of Arkansas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jeremiah Davenport Tramon Mark Khalif Battle Cade Arbogast Davonte Davis El Ellis Layden Blocker Joseph Pinion Keyon Menifield Forwards: Chandler Lawson Makhi Mitchell Jalen Graham Trevon Brazile Lawson Blake Center: Baye Fall Coach: Eric Musselman |
| Pepperdine names Eberhardt as new Assistant Basketball Coach - by Eurobasket News |
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Head coach of the Pepperdine men's basketball program Lorenzo Romar announced the hiring of assistant coach Daniel Eberhardt . 'Daniel has been with us for a short time but has already made his mark,' Romar said. 'He has hit the ground running and is going to be a great asset to our program. Dan has head coaching experience, is a great idealist and is a relentless worker. We're excited to have him.' The Roseville, Calif. native heads to Malibu after the departure of long-time assistant coach and director of operations John Impelman, who was on the Pepperdine bench for 14 seasons. Eberhardt joins the Waves' staff after 11 years of coaching experience with his most recent stop as an assistant on the women's side at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Prior to his time with the Mustangs, he held the head men's coaching spot at NCAA Division II Holy Names University (2020-22) after spending six years as an assistant at Cal State East Bay (2014-20) and two at his alma mater, Cal Maritime (2012-14). At Cal State East Bay, Eberhardt helped lead the men's program to its first-ever NCAA Division II ranking and the team set two school records for wins in a season. His recruiting efforts at East Bay led to 10 All-California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) selections, two NCAA DII All-West region members and a CCAA Newcomer of the Year honoree. Eberhardt graduated from Maritime in 2012 and then stayed local, guiding the Keelhaulers to two conference championships and helping the team achieve its highest NAIA national ranking in school history. While playing at Cal Maritime, the 6-1 guard was named a team captain and earned All-Conference honors as well as the NAIA Dr. LeRoy Walker Champion of Character award and president of the Keelhaulers' chapter of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. 'I am thrilled to be working with Coach Romar and his staff at Pepperdine,' Eberhardt said. 'This opportunity to work with this program, at this level, is a lifelong dream for me. My personal vision aligns with that of the university and I am grateful for the chance to positively impact those around me.' Courtesy of: pepperdinewaves.com |
| Ashton Smith commits to Oral Roberts University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Oral Roberts University signed forward Ashton Smith (6'9''-268lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Spring (TX) native played for the last two years at Texas A&M University. Smith helped his team make it to the NIT Finals in 2022. His high school career he had spent at Legacy School of Sport Sciences in Spring, TX, which he graduated in 2021. Oral Roberts University roster for 2023-24: Guards: Issac McBride Demari Williams Jalen Miller Elijah Lawrence Jake Shannon Cam Amboree Forwards: Sir_Issac Herron Ashton Smith Center: Josh Jones |
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| Roland McCoy joins Lions - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he was tested by Iowa Western Community College. McCoy was named to ICCAC D2 All-Region First Team that year. McCoy played also at Chicago Angels in 2021 and then at Iowa Western Community College in 2020-2022. McCoy was named to ICCAC All-Region Second Team in 2021. He was named to ICCAC D2 All-Region First Team that year. McCoy graduated Kenwood Academy (Chicago, IL) in 2020. |
| Hayden Gray will continue his college career at University of California at San Diego - by Eurobasket News | |||
Gray has played high school basketball at Santa Fe Christian in Solana Beach, CA, which he graduated in 2021. Among many awards he was selected to Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Nominee in 2018. He was voted to California All-CIF San Diego Section Team in 2020. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Cam Slaymaker will continue his college career at S.Nazarene - by Eurobasket News |
| Southern Nazarene University landed 6-4 guard Cam Slaymaker for new season. Slaymaker comes from California State University Northridge (NCAA Division I) where he played only for one year. In 26 games he averaged just 2.8ppg. (via @VerbalCommits) |
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| Nicaragua outscore Antigua and Barbuda in Managua - by Eurobasket News |
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Nicaragua - Antigua and Barbuda 79:71 Nicaragua outscored Antigua 79-71 and Barbuda in Managua at the start of the AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers. The hosts grabbed a 21-16 lead at the end of the first period and nailed 30 points in the third quarter to win the opener. Jared Ruiz (188-G/F-1992) was unstoppable for the winners with 41 points. Francisco Garth (195-G/F-1999) netted 8, whilst Josmel Martinez (198-F-1999, college: Broward CC) and Jensen Campbell (198-C/F-1998) produced 6 each. Selassie Braithwaite (193-F-1996) replied with 16 in a loss and Kareem Edwards (193-G-1990) delivered 12. |
| NORWAY |
| Jorgen Odfjell (ex Gimle) is a newcomer at Leeuwarden - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Odfjell also represented Norway at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 5.9ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 23.1%, FT: 50.0%. He has played also professionally in USA. |
| PANAMA |
| Castleton's pro career starts at LA Lakers - by Eurobasket News | |||
Castleton has never been drafted by the NBA. He started his college career at University of Michigan (NCAA). Then he moved to University of Florida (NCAA). Castleton's high school career he had spent at Father Lopez Catholic in Daytona Beach, FL. |
| PARAGUAY |
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| Paraguay beat Barbados in AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Paraguay - Barbados 80:70 Paraguay overcame Barbados 80-70 in AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers opener. They trailed 15-16 at the end of the first period, whilst took control with a 21-12 in the second. Paraguay needed a final 25-12 surge in the last stanza to seal the win. Rodney Mercado (191-SF-1999) erupted with 33 points for the winners and Juan Poisson (198-C-1998) netted 17. Kyrone Alexander (192-SF-2003) replied with 20 points in the losing effort, whilst Keefe Birkett (183-G-1988)t poured in 17. |
| PUERTO RICO |
| Stats Leaders - BSN |
| Recap of BSN Round 2 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Santurce - San German 87-83 Cangrejeros outrebounded Atleticos 51-26 including a 17-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Kenneth Faried (203-1989, college: Morehead St., agency: Shark Sports Management) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 21 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. American guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) responded with 27 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Atleticos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: San German: N.Mason 27+2reb+6ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 21+5reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 11+6reb, T.Fernandez 8+2reb, J.Bryan Diaz 6+2reb, E.Ayala 5+1reb Santurce: E.Mudiay 27+6reb+3ast, A.Matias 17+5reb+1ast, K.Faried 15+21reb+2ast, C.Duran 10+3reb+1ast, E.Andujar 8+10reb+3ast, R.Clemente 6+5reb Carolina - Quebradillas 85-80 Gigantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Mike Scott (203-1988, college: Virginia) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) contributed with 26 points for the winners. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. American center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) added 18 points and 5 assists in the effort for Piratas. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Quebradillas: H.Whiteside 23+17reb+3ast, B.Knight 18+3reb+5ast, I.Pineiro 15+2reb+3ast, W.Phillip 9+6reb+1ast, C.Emory 7+2reb+1ast, R.Fabian 3 Carolina: I.Cruz 26+1reb+3ast, M.Scott 25+10reb+5ast, T.Waters 13+3reb+9ast, W.Selden 13+5reb+2ast, J.Cruz 4+1ast, G.Conditt IV 3+2reb+1ast Arecibo - Guaynabo 77-93 Mets dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Capitanes' 32. The former international point guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) notched 24 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and American power forward DeMarcus Cousins (211-1990, college: Kentucky) supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Even 16 points by Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986) did not help to save the game for Capitanes. The former international swingman David Huertas (196-1987, college: Ole Miss) added 15 points for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Arecibo: D.Clemente 17+1reb+1ast, V.Liz 16+4reb+1ast, D.Huertas 15+4reb+1ast, W.Hodge 10+3reb+6ast, P.Jones III 6+5reb+2ast, C.Elonu 4+13reb+1ast Guaynabo: G.Browne 24+9reb+8ast, D.Cousins 20+8reb+2ast, J.Paige 13+4reb+1ast, M.Creek 12+6reb+2ast, E.Crawford 9+1reb, R.Balkman 9+4reb Mayaguez - Bayamon 91-97 Vaqueros dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Indios' 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the former international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by American swingman Malachi Richardson (198-1996, college: Syracuse) did not help to save the game for Indios. Jamaican-American power forward Femi Olujobi (206-1996, college: DePaul, agency: Slash Sports) added 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Indios' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Mayaguez: M.Richardson 24+6reb+4ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 17+3reb+5ast, F.Olujobi 14+13reb+6ast, K.Vinales 14+1reb+5ast, J.Matos 11+3reb, J.Cintron 8+6reb+2ast Bayamon: K.Doolittle 27+14reb+4ast, I.Romero 18+6reb+3ast, J.Wiley 15+1reb+2ast, S.Thompson Jr. 14+3reb+2ast, B.Santiago 10+4reb+1ast, J.Mojica 7+2reb+1ast |
| ROMANIA |
| We the South: welcome CSO Voluntari! - by Eurobasket News |
| CSO Voluntari is the first club from Romania to play in the European North Basketball league. Romania represents one of the fastest growing club scenes in Europe. The Liga Naional Baschet de Masculin Mozzart Bet (LNBM) was founded in 1950. LNBM Mozzart Bet has 18 teams in first division. They are: Laguna Bucuresti, CSU Sibiu, Dinamo Bucuresti, Municipal 2007 Focsani, Municipal Galati, Municipal Targu Jiu, Municipal Targu Mures, Rapid Bucuresti, Steaua Bucuresti, Athletic Constanta, Oradea, Mercurea Ciuc, CSO Voluntari, Arges Pitesti, Mozzart Bet Timisoara, SCMU Craiova and U-Banca Transilvania Cluj-Napoca. Oradea and Cluj-Napoca entered the Basketball Champions league qualifiers in its inaugural season 2016-2017. Both made it to the second round and Oradea qualified for the regular season after a 142-133 success against Lukoil Academic. Oradea posted a 6-8 record to finish sixth in the Group B. Cluj-Napoca made it to the regular season in 2021. Transylvania team won the Group G with a 5-1 record, overpowering Hapoel Holon, Darussafaka Istanbul and Happy Casa Brindisi. Cluj-Napoca advanced to the Last 16 and...topped Group K with a 3-1 record ahead of Unicaja Malaga, Filou Oostende and Prometey. The glorious run was stopped in the quarterfinals where Cluj-Napoca suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg. In 2022, CSO Voluntari became the third team from Romania to enter the Basketball Champions league qualifiers. CSO Voluntari defeated the Leicester Riders, 70-61, on September 21, 2022, and made it to the second qualifying round. Oradea advanced to the FIBA Europe Cup semifinals in 2021. The Romanians prevailed over Parma Perm in the bronze medal game, 85-76, while Ironi Ness Ziona posted a 82-74 win over BM Stal Ostrow in the title game. Targu Jiu, Targu Mures, Steaua Bucuresti, Sibiu, CSO Voluntari (2021-2022) and SCMU Craiova (2022-2023) have also played at the FIBA Europe Cup qualifiers or regular season. Cluj-Napoca entered the 7Days Eurocup in 2022 and posted five wins in debut season. ACS Sepsi SIC Sfantu Gheorghe entered the EuroCup Women in 2013-2014 and has become a regular participant with one of the most vibrant fan bases. They played at the EuroLeague Women qualifiers in 2022. Romania hosted the EuroBasket 2017 together with Finland, Israel and Turkey. Constanta and Bucuresti are 3x3 basketball hotspots. Romania co-hosted the EuroBasket Women 2015 together with Hungary. CSO Voluntari was founded in 2005. The club has two first league teams and is represented in 14 other sports. As of 2023, the club has 1200 people in its system. CSO Voluntari entered the LNBM in 2019. In March 2021, the club won the Romanian Cup for the first time and reached the LNBM semifinals. CSO Voluntari won the second Romanian Cup in 2022 and advanced to the LNBM finals to earn a silver medal after a thrilling 1-3 loss against Cluj-Napoca. Voluntari have shown cohesion and resilience in their way up, earning respect across all competitions. The club signed former Latvia and Ukraine national team coach Ainars Bagatskis in January 2023. CSO Voluntari home court is Sala Gabriela Szabo with a 1100 capacity. Adrian Moldovan is the president of the club. The club has many partners: Primaria Voluntari, Consiliul Local Voluntari, Mozzart Bet, SLooP, Euro Tehno Group, Inception Elite Group, Metropola TV, Affidea, Heinner, Lemon Retail Park, Apuseana, SIXT, Fundaia Metropolis, Olivina and others. Courtesy of: enbleague.eu |
| Vlad Corpodean agreed terms with CS Municipal Ploiesti - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Corpodean was a member of Romanian international program for some years. He was called to Romanian Senior National Team between 2014 and 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Corpodean has played previously for six other teams: Dinamo Stiinta Bucuresti, Oradea, Targu Mures, Pitesti, Miercurea Ciuc and Galati. Corpodean's team made it to the League Semifinals in 2012 and 2014. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Romanian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2019 and 2020. |
| Oradea keeps Gheorghe for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Gheorghe's team won Romanian Cup in 2016 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at BCM U FC Arges Pitesti where in 36 Liga Nationala games he got 6.0ppg, 1.0rpg and 2.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. Gheorghe has been also a member of Romanian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Romanian senior team since 2018 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2017. Gheorghe represented Romania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 1.9ppg, 1.1rpg, 1.6apg. He has played previously for three other teams: Timisoara, Cluj Napoca and CSU Cuadripol SCM Brasov. Gheorghe's team won Romanian Cup in 2016 and 2017. CSM CSU Oradea roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kris Richard Tudor Gheorghe Luca Nastrut Enzo Vescan Forward: Bogdan Nicolescu Center: Catalin Baciu |
| RUSSIA |
| Gleb Sheiko joins MBA Moscow - by Eurobasket News | ||||
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| Samara inks Justin Roberson - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He will still stay in Russia where he played last season at Parma-Pari. In 34 VTB United League games in Russia he was league's fifth best scorer with impressive 15.4ppg and averaged 2.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.8spg (in top 3). 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to VTB United League All-Star Game and League Player of the Week. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Uralmash (Superleague 1). In 36 games he was league's second best scorer with remarkable 17.2ppg and had 3.1rpg, 4.3apg and 2.2spg (in top 2) in that year. He helped them to win the league title. 2021-22 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Russian Superleague 1 Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year and Finals MVP. He has played previously professionally also in Switzerland (Fribourg and Massagno). Roberson graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. He played also for Western Texas College for one year. BC Samara roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ivan Viktorov Justin Roberson Forwards: Aleksandr Gudumak Rade Zagorac |
| RWANDA |
| Rwanda win FIBA AfroCan Zone 5 Qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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Burundi - Rwanda 48:70 Rwanda have won FIBA AfroCan Zone 5 Qualifiers and will head to AfroCan 2023 Regular season. In the Final game they edged Burundi 70-48. Rwanda lost the game to Burundi at the end of the Round Robin, 52-53. This game they started however more confidents and grabbed a 27-11 surge at the end of the first period. Rwanda never looked behind after and sealed the trophy. William Robeyns (192-SG-1996) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Dieudonne Ndizeye netted 15. Guibert Nijimbere (186-PG-1995) replied with 13 points in the losing effort. |
| SENEGAL |
| Diame comes back to Calais - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Diame has spent his entire career in France playing for seven other teams: ADA Blois, Rueil, Saint Vallier, Tourcoing, SO Maritime Boulogne, Gravelines Grand Fort BCM 2nd team and Tourcoing. His team was regular season runner-up in French NM1 Group B in 2021 and 2023. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Defensive Player of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2022. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Calais. |
| Beye re-signs at Lorient - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His team made it to the ProB Play-Offs Semifinals in 2014 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Saint Vallier (ProB) where in 32 games he recorded 7.2ppg and 3.4rpg in that year. He has spent his entire career in France playing for seven other teams: Chalons Reims, ALM Evreux, Aix Maurienne, Chalon/Saor, Charleville Mezieres, Stade Clermont and Chalon/Saor. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Honorable Mention back in 2020. His team made it to the ProB Play-Offs Semifinals in 2014 and 2017. Beye could be described: A very promising front court player, who stands 6-9 and has a 7-3 wingspan, added to great athletic skills and a natural coordination that could make him NBA material soon. Has great timing for the rebounds at the both ends of the court, needs to add shooting range and perimetral skills. CEP Lorient Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Hugo Suhard Quentin Hanck Forwards: Kevin Mondesir Abdoulaye Sy Center: Papa Beye |
| SERBIA |
| Dusan Ristic (ex Galatasaray) joins Tenerife - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Ristic has been a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Serbian senior team since 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Ristic is quite experienced player. Ristic's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. Ristic has played previously professionally in Italy (Brescia), Kazakhstan (Astana), Russia (Avtodor) and Spain (Fuenlabrada). His team won Pac-2012 Tournament in 2015, 2017 and 2018. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-VTB League European Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-VTB League Center of the Year back in 2020. He graduated from University of Arizona in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. |
| Dusan Juzbasic (ex Kozuv) joins Palma - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Juzbasic was a member of Serbian U16 National Team back in 2014. He has played previously professionally in Spain (Burgos, Estudiantes Lugo Leyma Natura, Burgos Nissan and L'Alfas) and Serbia (Vrsac, KK Dunav Stari Banovci and Crvena Zvezda). His team made it to the Serbian Cup 2nd Tier Semifinals in 2020. |
| Nancy inks Luka Cerovina, ex Mega BG - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia five years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.8ppg, 2.2rpg. Cerovina has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like OKK Beograd, Mega MIS Beograd U18 team and BC Mega Soccerbet Sremska Mitrovica U19 team. Sluc Nancy Basket Pro roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ike Nwamu Antony Labanca Frank Mason_III Forwards: Bruno Cingala-Mata Luka Cerovina Clement Frisch Center: Shevon Thompson |
| Alliance Sport Alsace adds Adamovic to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2020-21) season he played at Gries/Oberhoffen where in 26 ProB games he averaged impressive 15.2ppg, 2.7rpg, 7.0apg and 1.2spg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Bosman of the Year, League Player of the Week (3 times) and selected to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Second Team. He has been a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina international program for some years. Adamovic has been regularly called to Bosnia and Herzegovina senior team since 2013 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2006. He is quite experienced player. Adamovic has played also professionally in Belarus (BC Minsk), Belgium (Belfius Mons Hainaut), Romania (Targu Mures, CS Universitar Ploiesti and Cluj Napoca) and Bosnia (Borac WWin Banja Luka, Igokea, Mladost, KK Igokea Partizan Aleksandrovac 2nd team and Servitium). |
| Milutinov is back at Olympiacos - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by San Antonio Spurs (NBA) in first round (26th overall). Milutinov has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team in 2014. Milutinov represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) eight years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.3ppg. He has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like Partizan and Vrsac. Milutinov won Serbian League championship title in 2013 and 2014. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-VTB League Center of the Year in 2022 and 2023. |
| Jovic re-signs at Zaragoza - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 20 Liga Endesa games he had 8.7ppg, 3.1rpg, 4.2apg and 1.5spg. He has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2014 and previously for University National Team back in 2013. Jovic represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 9 games: 6.4ppg, 2.4rpg, 5.4apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 65.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 50.0%. He is quite experienced player. Jovic has played also professionally in Germany (Bayern Muenchen), Greece (Panathinaikos), Russia (Khimki) and Serbia (Zdravlje, Crvena Zvezda, KK Sloga Societe Generale Kraljevo and KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac). He won German Bundesliga championship title in 2018 and 2019. Jovic was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League Guard of the Year back in 2016 and 2017. |
| SLOVENIA |
| Krka keeps Skedelj for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. Skedelj played for Slovenian Senior National Team between 2019 and 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 10.7ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 30.8%, FT: 84.6%. Skedelj was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League 2 Honorable Mention in 2023. |
| Stergar re-signs at Krka - by Eurobasket News | |
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Krka Novo Mesto (Liga Nova KBM) confirmed in their roster 23-year old international shooting guard Leon Stergar (193cm-2000) for new 2023-24 season. Stergar has played there for the last three seasons. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. Stergar played 16 games in ABA League where he had 9.2ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.7apg and 1.1spg last season. He also represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 7.0ppg, 1.4rpg, FGP-1 (76.9%), 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 75.0%. Stergar has played previously for two other teams: Terme Olimia and Krsko. He won Adriatic League 2 championship title in 2023. |
| ALBA Berlin lands Ziga Samar - by Eurobasket News | |||
Samar has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2022 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2017. Samar represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. Samar's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 11.6ppg, 8.6rpg, Assists-2 (7.4apg), 1.9spg, FGP: 36.8%, 3PT: 23.7%, FT: 54.5%. He has played previously professionally in Spain (Fuenlabrada, CB Fuenlabrada Madrid 2nd team, Zamora, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid) and Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Jesenice). His team won Spanish EBA Group B-A Regular Season in 2021. |
| SOUTH SUDAN |
| South Sudan clinch third place at the 2023 FIBA AfroCan Qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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South Sudan - Tanzania 75:51 South Sudan clinched third place at the 2023 FIBA AfroCan Qualifiers. They overcame Tanzania 75:51 in the Africa Zone 5's Third-Place Game. Ruai Luak (196-G/F-2004) stepped up with 17 points and Koch Bar (211-C-1996, college: Bradley) collected 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. David Deng-Kongor (204-F-2000) followed them with 13 points, 9 rebounds and Alexander Dungal (200-F-1986) added 10 points. Juma Amini answered with 10 points for the Tanzanian side. |
| SPAIN |
| Fukuoka Rizing signs Pablo Aguilar - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kawasaki (B1 League). In 51 games he recorded 11.2ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.4apg and 1.6spg (in top 5) in that year. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league semifinals. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League Honorable Mention. Aguilar has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. He was also a member of Spanish international program for some years. Aguilar played for Spanish Senior National Team between 2013 and 2018 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2009. He represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) eight years ago. Aguilar's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 4 games: 0pts. Aguilar has played also professionally in Croatia (Cedevita), Italy (Reggio Emilia) and Spain (Valencia, Tenerife, Granada, Burgos and Gran Canaria). His team won Spanish Liga Endesa Supercup in 2017. |
| Bilbao lands Melwin Pantzar - by Eurobasket News | |||
Pantzar has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2016. Pantzar represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 8.0ppg, 6.9rpg, 4.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 72.7%. He has played previously professionally also in France (Monaco) and Spain (Real Madrid, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid). Pantzar won French League championship title in 2020. |
| Munoz re-signs at Sueca - by Eurobasket News | |
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CB Sueca Fustes Bone (EBA) confirmed in their roster 23-year old power forward Dani Munoz (197cm-1999) for new 2023-24 season. Munoz played there last season. In 7 EBA games he had just 2.4ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.0apg and 1.1spg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Units Pel Basquet Gandia where in 28 EBA games he recorded only 2.8ppg and 2.1rpg in that year. He helped them to win the regular season. Munoz has played previously for Paterna. |
| CB San Fernando keeps Ezomo for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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CB San Fernando (EBA) re-signed 27-year old 191cm forward Manuel Ezomo for new season. Ezomo has played there for the last two seasons. He has played previously for two other teams: Multiopticas Baza and La Zubia. |
| Jovic re-signs at Zaragoza - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 20 Liga Endesa games he had 8.7ppg, 3.1rpg, 4.2apg and 1.5spg. He has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2014 and previously for University National Team back in 2013. Jovic represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 9 games: 6.4ppg, 2.4rpg, 5.4apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 65.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 50.0%. He is quite experienced player. Jovic has played also professionally in Germany (Bayern Muenchen), Greece (Panathinaikos), Russia (Khimki) and Serbia (Zdravlje, Crvena Zvezda, KK Sloga Societe Generale Kraljevo and KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac). He won German Bundesliga championship title in 2018 and 2019. Jovic was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League Guard of the Year back in 2016 and 2017. |
| David Kramer (ex Braunschweig) signs at Granada - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has been also a member of German international program for some years. Kramer has regularly played for German senior team since 2021 and previously for University National Team in 2019. He represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. Kramer is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (ratiopharm Ulm and Bayern Muenchen), Spain (Real Betis), Austria (Gunners Oberwart), NBA G League (Austin Spurs and NAZ Suns) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns). Kramer played in the final of German Bundesliga in 2016 and 2021. He was selected to NBBL All-Star Game back in 2015 and 2016. |
| Coach Curro Segura agreed terms with Kolossos H Hotels Rodou - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Segura has coached also in China, Uruguay (Aguada), Venezuela (Gigantes) and Spain (Baskonia and Real Betis). His team made it to the Asturias Prince Cup Finalist in 2002 and 2005 final. Among many awards he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Coach of the Year back in 2019. |
| Dusan Juzbasic (ex Kozuv) joins Palma - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Juzbasic was a member of Serbian U16 National Team back in 2014. He has played previously professionally in Spain (Burgos, Estudiantes Lugo Leyma Natura, Burgos Nissan and L'Alfas) and Serbia (Vrsac, KK Dunav Stari Banovci and Crvena Zvezda). His team made it to the Serbian Cup 2nd Tier Semifinals in 2020. |
| Estudiantes hire coach Pedro Rivero - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Rivero has coached previously played also at Alicante. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the LEB Oro Play-Off Semifinals in 2022. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Coach of the Year back in 2019. |
| Pantzar re-signs at Bilbao - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. Pantzar has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2016. He represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 8.0ppg, 6.9rpg, 4.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 72.7%. Pantzar has played previously professionally also in France (Monaco) and Spain (Real Madrid, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid). He won French League championship title in 2020. |
| Dusan Ristic (ex Galatasaray) joins Tenerife - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Ristic has been a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Serbian senior team since 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Ristic is quite experienced player. Ristic's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. Ristic has played previously professionally in Italy (Brescia), Kazakhstan (Astana), Russia (Avtodor) and Spain (Fuenlabrada). His team won Pac-2012 Tournament in 2015, 2017 and 2018. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-VTB League European Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-VTB League Center of the Year back in 2020. He graduated from University of Arizona in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. |
| SWEDEN |
| Pantzar re-signs at Bilbao - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. Pantzar has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2016. He represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 8.0ppg, 6.9rpg, 4.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 72.7%. Pantzar has played previously professionally also in France (Monaco) and Spain (Real Madrid, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid). He won French League championship title in 2020. |
| Bilbao lands Melwin Pantzar - by Eurobasket News | |||
Pantzar has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2016. Pantzar represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 8.0ppg, 6.9rpg, 4.4apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 72.7%. He has played previously professionally also in France (Monaco) and Spain (Real Madrid, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid). Pantzar won French League championship title in 2020. |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Fribourg keeps Kazadi for another season - by Luca Maffioli | |||
He has been also a member of Swiss international program for some years. Kazadi has regularly played for Swiss senior team since 2009 and previously for University National Team back in 2015. He represented Switzerland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 15.0ppg, 6.3rpg, 5.5apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 64.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 71.4%. Kazadi is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Aix Maurienne, Entente Orleans 45 and Lille Metropole), Germany (Science City Jena), Spain (Valladolid) and Switzerland (Monthey, Geneve and Academie Fribourg). Kazadi was voted to Eurobasket.com Swiss LNA All-Domestic Players Team back in 2014 and 2016. Fribourg Olympic roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jonathan Kazadi Roberto Kovac Eric Nottage Forwards: Natan Jurkovitz Killian Martin Alois Leyrolles Coach: Thibaut Petit |
| Cotture re-signs at Fribourg - by Luca Maffioli | ||||
Cotture has been also a member of Swiss international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swiss senior team since 2014 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Cotture represented Switzerland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 6.7ppg, 4.0rpg, FGP: 56.5%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 61.1%. He has played previously for two other teams: Geneve and Academie Fribourg. he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Swiss LNA Youth Player of the Year back in 2016 and 2017. Fribourg Olympic roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jonathan Kazadi Roberto Kovac Eric Nottage Forwards: Natan Jurkovitz Killian Martin Alois Leyrolles Center: Arnaud Cotture Coach: Thibaut Petit |
| TANZANIA |
| South Sudan clinch third place at the 2023 FIBA AfroCan Qualifiers - by Eurobasket News |
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South Sudan - Tanzania 75:51 South Sudan clinched third place at the 2023 FIBA AfroCan Qualifiers. They overcame Tanzania 75:51 in the Africa Zone 5's Third-Place Game. Ruai Luak (196-G/F-2004) stepped up with 17 points and Koch Bar (211-C-1996, college: Bradley) collected 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. David Deng-Kongor (204-F-2000) followed them with 13 points, 9 rebounds and Alexander Dungal (200-F-1986) added 10 points. Juma Amini answered with 10 points for the Tanzanian side. |
| TUNISIA |
| U16 Men's Arab Basketball Championship: Tunisia lose to Egypt 46-79 - by Eurobasket News |
| Tunisia's U16 basketball national team (men) lost to their Egyptian counterparts (46-79) at a day-3 game of the Arab Championship for the category (held June 18-26) in Jordan, played on Tuesday. The men's team had defeated Algeria 72-67 at day 1 and Jordan 66-59 at day 2. Four teams (men and women) are taking part in the tournament, namely Tunisia, Jordan, Egypt and Algeria. The competition will take the form of a three-day mini-championship, culminating in semi-finals between the first and fourth teams and the second and third teams. The two winners will meet in the final on June 26. Courtesy of: tap.info.tn |
| TURKEY |
| Dorukhan Engindeniz signs at Manisa - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Turk Telekom where in 27 BSL games he had 3.1ppg in that year. He also played 14 games in Eurocup where he recorded 3.7ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. Engindeniz has played previously for four other teams: Gelisim, OGM Orman, Eskisehir Basket and Afyon. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All- TBL Honorable Mention in 2016. Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye roster for 2023-24: Francisco Cruz Berkay Sinirlioglu Dorukhan Engindeniz Ragip Berke-Atar Berke Atar Sinan Saglam Daron Russell Coach: Ahmet Kandemir |
| Erulku is back at Petkim - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Konyaspor (TBL) where in 41 games he recorded 10.7ppg, 3.9rpg, 4.4apg and 1.1spg in that year. He helped them to win the league title. Erulku represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. Erulku's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 10 games: 12.3ppg, 4.4rpg, 3.6apg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 29.0%, FT: 74.3%. He has played previously for seven other teams: Efes, Tofas, Pinar Karsiyaka, Samsunspor, Bakirkoy, Mersin Buyuksehir Belediyesi and Samsunspor. |
| Tyrique Jones agreed terms with Anadolu Efes - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at the Pelicans in NBA. In 5 games he had 7.4ppg, 10.2rpg (#3 in the league), 2.6apg and 1.2bpg in 2022 year. He has played also professionally in Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv), Italy (Pesaro) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns). Jones graduated from Xavier University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Anadolu Efes Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guard: Rodrigue Beaubois Forwards: Derek Willis Elijah Bryant Center: Tyrique Jones Coach: Erdem Can |
| Anadolu Efes keep Beaubois for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2009 he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) in first round (25th overall). He was a member of French international program for some years. Beaubois was called to French Senior National Team between 2010 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. He is a very experienced player. Beaubois has played also professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi), Spain (Baskonia), NBA (Dallas Mavericks), France (Cholet Basket, Le Mans and SIG Strasbourg) and NBA G League (Texas Legends). He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2015 and 2016. |
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| Jasiel Rivero paces Cuba past US Virgin Islands - by Eurobasket News |
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Cuba - US Virgin Islands 72:63 Jasiel Rivero have paced Cuba past United States Virgin Islands at the start of the AmeriCup FIBA 2025 Qualifiers. He nailed 13 points as his team celebrated a 72-63 win. Both teams exchanged the leads in the first half, whilst Cuba posted two narrow victories in the second half with a 16-12 and 15-13 respectively in the third and the fourth quarters. Yoanki Mensia (198-F-1997, agency: Pro Sports) and Yoel Cubillas (204-F-1994) scored 9 points each for the winners. Ivan Aska (201-F-1990, college: Murray St., agency: 011 Sports) answered with 20 points in defeat and Amir Nesbitt (185-G-2001) poured in 12. |
| UNITED CUP |
| Stats Leaders |
| Immortals tab Robert Glenn for United Cup - by Ghassan Abousamra | |||
Glenn is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Glenn has played previously professionally also in Israel (Hapoel Ramat Gan Givataim and Galil Elion), Mexico, Puerto Rico (Gigantes), Spain (Melilla), Venezuela (Trotamundos) and Dominican Republic (Mauricio Baez, Sameji, CDP Domingo Paulino Santiago, Plaza and Parque Hostos). He won Dominican Republic LNB championship title in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Glenn was voted to Venezuelan LPB All-Star Game back in 2012 and 2016. |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Newcastle Eagles to enter Europe for first time in over 3 decades - by Eurobasket News |
| The Newcastle Eagles have announced they will be competing in Europe in the 2023-24 season, joining the Bristol Flyers in the European North Basketball League (ENBL). The move means the Vertu Motors Arena will welcome competitive European basketball to the region for the first time in 33-years when, as the Sunderland Saints, the franchise faced Greece's PAOK in the 1990-91 FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup. Eagles fans are guaranteed at least three midweek fixtures against European opposition next season , in the move that follows them adding a naming sponsor, Serioes Group, earlier in the week. 'It's been a long-held ambition of the club to test itself against top European clubs and we feel the time is right to take the next step,' Eagles owner Paul Blake commented. 'We have a world class basketball arena and a head coach who's proven himself on the international stage with Great Britain. 'Hosting leading European clubs has become a regular feature of our pre-season programmes and the feedback we get from the visiting teams is always 100 per cent positive. 'Everything points towards playing competitive basketball against overseas opposition. 'Joining the ENBL is an excellent opportunity to enhance our reputation on the global stage and to take Newcastle Eagles to the next level.' Founded in 2021, the ENBL is one of the fastest growing basketball leagues in Europe. Newcastle and Bristol could compete against clubs from Holland, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Kosovo, Israel and Ukraine. The top four teams from two groups will advance to the ENBL playoffs, before a final four held at a central location in April 2024. 'We've come off the back of one of our best supported seasons ever and I'm convinced our fans will get behind the club's inaugural ENBL campaign,' said head coach Steutel. 'It's a really exciting move for everyone involved with the club - from players to coaches and staff to volunteers. 'I'm hoping this will be an opportunity to celebrate everything that's positive about the Eagles organisation and reward the people who've put so much into the franchise for so many years. 'We're very proud to be joining Bristol in the ENBL. When we looked into the league and the calibre of the opposition it just seemed like the perfect move. 'The players who we're speaking to as part of this summer's recruitment process all see the step into Europe as a huge positive. 'And from a personal perspective I can't wait to test myself against top overseas opposition having experienced some incredible nights with Great Britain.' Romania's CSO Voluntari, who beat Leicester Riders in last season's Basketball Champions League qualifiers, have been added to this season's ENBL competition. The 2021 Romanian Cup winners join Bristol and Holland's Landstede Hammers in the first raft of clubs confirmed to take part. 'European North Basketball League has been one of the fastest developing international basketball and sports projects in the last few years,' said ENBL Secretary General, Edgars Zanders. 'We are proud to be working with so many countries represented by great basketball teams. 'This is another opportunity to open up European basketball to UK fans after Bristol joined the ENBL. 'The Serioes Group Newcastle Eagles are the most successful British basketball team with 27 trophies in 19 seasons. The franchise will be an amazing addition to the ENBL's 2023-24 season.' The draw for the 2023-24 ENBL campaign takes place mid-August with ticket details and fixtures to follow. Courtesy of: hoopsfix.com |
| Tosan Evbuomwan signs free agent contract with Detroit Pistons - by Eurobasket News |
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Tosan Evbuomwan (6'8''-F-2001) has reportedly signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Pistons, according to HoopsHype's Mike Scotto. Despite not hearing his name called at the NBA Draft on Thursday night, the NBA dream remains alive, as the contract gives him an opportunity to see NBA minutes. His journey to make the NBA roster will likely begin at the the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 7. After first attending the NBA G League Elite Camp inside Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois from May 13 until May 14, Evbuomwan extended his stay in the Windy City when he was one of eight NBA Combine invitees from the G League Elite Camp. From there, he he has gone on to workout for 18 NBA teams. It's the culmination of an impressive season at Princeton for Evbuomwan, who led them on a magical March Madness run to the Sweet 16 while accumulating a list of individual accolades. He was named National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 13 First Team, Ivy League Tournament Most Outstanding Player, Ivy Madness All-Tournament Team, Unanimous Ivy League First Team, Academic All-Ivy League, College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District and London Basketball Classic MVP. In addition, Evbuomwan's 161 assists in 2022-23 tied the program record for most assists in a season, and his 323 career assists rank No. 6 on the Tigers' all-time list for assists. Evbuomwan also joined the 1,000-point club in 2022-23, and his 1,033 points rank No. 34 all-time in school history. Courtesy of: hoopsfix.com |
| Brussels ink Jelani Watson-Gayle - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He plays this summer at Winnipeg Sea Bears in Canadian CEBL. In 9 games just recently he had 13.1ppg, 2.8rpg and 2.6apg. The last season he played at Flyers in British BBL where in 39 games he recorded 11.8ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.4apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-British BBL Honorable Mention, All-Domestic Players Team and League Player of the Week. He has been also a member of British international program for some years. Watson-Gayle played for British senior team this year and previously for U16 National Team back in 2014. He represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 7.9ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.1apg, FGP: 48.7%, 3PT: 13.6%, FT: 66.7%. Watson-Gayle graduated from Fresno Pacific University in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. His team won SIAC Tournament in 2019 and 2020. He played also for Miles College for 3 years. |
| URUGUAY |
| Gabriel Mendes (ex Spartans) joins Universitario - by Paulo Freire | |
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Club Atletico Universitario Salto (LSB) agreed terms with 26-year old Brazilian center Gabriel Mendes (206cm-1996). Mendes played this summer at Spartans in Ecuadorian Liga Basquet Pro. He also played for A.A. Sao Caetano (Paulista A2) in Brazilian league. Mendes has played also professionally in Argentina (Quimsa, Independiente and Quimsa), Venezuela (Broncos) and Brazil (Palmeiras, Ginastico, Paschoalotto/Bauru, Osasco and Sorocabana). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the CBC League Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian LDD Honorable Mention back in 2019. |
| Thornton's double-double lands him Metropolitan Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 31 points and 12 rebounds, while his team edged out Sayago (#9, 2-2) 79-75. Olimpia is placed at 2nd position in Uruguayan Metropolitan. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Olimpia will need more victories to improve their 3-1 record. In the team's last game Thornton had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Olimpia, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Al Thornton averages this season 16.5ppg and 8.0rpg. Second best performed player last round was Quinterian McConico (203-C/F-1995) of Colon. He is American in his first season at Colon. In the last game McConico recorded impressive double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as Colon lost that game 74-79 to the lower-ranked Stockolmo (#10, 2-3). This loss caused Colon to drop to 7th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 2-2 record is not bad and everything may still change. McConico is one of the most experienced players at Colon and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.0ppg (#7). He also registered 9.0 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to guard Facundo Terra (185-G-1998) of Stockolmo (#10). Terra got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for nine assists. He was a key player of Stockolmo, leading his team to a 79-74 win against the higher-ranked Colon (#7, 2-2). The chances of Stockolmo ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 3 games, recording just two victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Terra could help Stockolmo to bring them higher in the standings. Terra has a great season in Uruguay. After only 5 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 7.6apg (best passer). Other top performing players last week: 4. Denzel Livingston (193-F/G-1993) of Lagomar - 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Rakim Brown (198-SG-1991) of Sayago - 31 points and 9 rebounds 6. Joshua Wilchcombe (203-F-1994) of Tabare - 23 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Santiago Wohlwend (172-PG-1997) of Welcome - 27 points and 5 rebounds 8. Agustin Zuvich (201-F/C-1995) of Atenas - 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Pedro Ianguas (210-C-1998) of O.Mundial - 14 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Tomas Rossi (202-PF-1995) of Atenas - 20 points, 9 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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| VENEZUELA |
| Stats Leaders - LPB |
| SPB Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Gladiatores make it into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Trotamundos - Guaros 72-55 The former international center Nestor Colmenares (200-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. The former international swingman Jhornan Zamora (196-1989) contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Trotamundos players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) answered with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Marvelle Harris (196-1993, college: Fresno St., agency: Slash Sports) added 16 points in the effort for Guaros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Trotamundos: L.Gonzalez 13+2reb+3ast, N.Colmenares 12+11reb+3ast, J.Zamora 11+6reb+2ast, S.Moody 11+2reb+5ast, D.Smith 10+5reb+1ast, E.Martinez 8+3reb+1ast Guaros: M.Harris 16+2reb+1ast, A.Slaughter 13+3reb+2ast, H.Guillent 12+6reb+5ast, P.Ibeh 5+6reb, M.Ruiz 4+7reb+1ast, J.Tello-Palacios 4+5reb+1ast Piratas - Gladiadores 92-93 Gladiadores made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) who scored 26 points. The former international forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Gladiadores' coach James Maye used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) produced 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and American forward Emmitt Williams (198-1998, college: LSU) added 17 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Gladiadores: J.Adams 26+4reb+1ast, M.Carrera 20+7reb, G.Vargas 18+6reb+1ast, A.Perez 14+9reb+2ast, H.Walker 5+5reb+3ast, J.Romero 3+2reb Piratas: J.Suero 24+7reb+9ast, Y.Sifontes 21+1ast, E.Williams 17+11reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 14+4reb+2ast, D.Ramirez 6+2reb+1ast, Q.Davis 5+3reb |
| VTB UNITED LEAGUE |
| Gleb Sheiko joins MBA Moscow - by Eurobasket News | ||||
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| Samara inks Justin Roberson - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He will still stay in Russia where he played last season at Parma-Pari. In 34 VTB United League games in Russia he was league's fifth best scorer with impressive 15.4ppg and averaged 2.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.8spg (in top 3). 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to VTB United League All-Star Game and League Player of the Week. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Uralmash (Superleague 1). In 36 games he was league's second best scorer with remarkable 17.2ppg and had 3.1rpg, 4.3apg and 2.2spg (in top 2) in that year. He helped them to win the league title. 2021-22 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Russian Superleague 1 Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year and Finals MVP. He has played previously professionally also in Switzerland (Fribourg and Massagno). Roberson graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. He played also for Western Texas College for one year. BC Samara roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ivan Viktorov Justin Roberson Forwards: Aleksandr Gudumak Rade Zagorac |
| U16 Women's Arab Basketball Championship: Tunisia defeat Algeria 59-47 - by Eurobasket News |
| Tunisia's U16 women's national basketball team defeated their Algerian counterparts 59-47 at day-2 game of the Arab Championship for the category (held June 18-26) in Jordan, played on Tuesday. Tunisia had lost to Egypt 23-80 at Day-1. They will take on hosts Jordan on Wednesday. Four teams (men and women) are taking part in the tournament, namely Tunisia, Jordan, Egypt and Algeria. The competition will take the form of a three-day mini-championship, culminating in semi-finals between the first and fourth teams and the second and third teams. The two winners will meet in the final on June 26. Courtesy of: tap.info.tn |
| COLOMBIA |
| LSBF Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Guerreros and Indeportes enter Final - by Eurobasket News |
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Guerreros - Caldas 71-59 The former international center Hamileth Ulloa (176-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and forward Gabriela Chivata (165-2002) accounted for 22 points. Four Guerreros players scored in double figures. Guard Isabella Giraldo (159-2004) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds and the former international center Libia De la Rosa (185-1992) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Caldas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Guerreros: C.Gabriela 22+3reb+3ast, N.Contreras 22+2reb+3ast, H.Ulloa 16+10reb+3ast, C.Wendy 11+9reb+6ast, H.Isabella 0, B.Maria 0+2reb Caldas: G.Isabella 17+5reb+3ast, L.De la Rosa 12+6reb+3ast, V.Tania 12+7reb+1ast, L.Sanchez 7+10reb+2ast, L.Valentina 6+7reb+3ast, M.Daniela 5+4reb Indeportes - Bucaros 62-56 The former international forward Yuliany Paz (195-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and the former international guard Carolina Lopez (188-1998) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Four Indeportes players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international center Yaneth Arias (188-1982) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 24 rebounds and the former international guard Mayra Caicedo (160-2000, college: Tarleton St.) scored 19 points and 7 assists. Top scorers: Indeportes: J.Munoz 16+6reb+3ast, M.Daihana 16+6reb+2ast, L.Carolina 12+6reb+11ast, Y.Paz 12+17reb+1ast, C.Mariana 4+6reb+1ast, G.Alejandra 2 Bucaros: Y.Arias 20+24reb, M.Caicedo 19+4reb+7ast, M.Zamora 8, P.Esther 6+7reb+2ast, M.Mariana 3+2reb, F.Camila 0 |
| EUROCUP |
| Grengewald women will play in the 2023/24 EuroCup - by Eurobasket News |
| Champion of Luxembourg, Grengewald Hueschtert, will compete in the 2023/24 EuroCup. The team of head coach Francois Manti is the second team to register for the competition after T71 Dudelange announced to compete in the competition a few days ago. The champion of Luxembourg has a good chance to play directly in the group phase after having to go through the qualification round last season. It is clearly a great sign for basketball in Luxembourg that both clubs will once again represent our country on this big stage. Courtesy of: luxembourg.basketball |
| FRANCE |
| Charnay lands Shakayla Thomas - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2018 she was drafted by Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) in second round (23rd overall). Thomas graduated from Florida State University and it is her sixth season in pro basketball. She represented USA at the World Championships U19 in Chekhov (Russia) eight years ago. Thomas' team won Gold and her stats at that event were 4 games: 11.3ppg, 6.5rpg, 2.5spg, FGP: 46.3%, FT: 50.0%. Thomas has played previously for French team Toulouse. Among many awards her team made it to the ACC Tournament Semifinals in 2018. She received All-ACC Sixth Player of the Year award back in 2015. |
| Kayana Traylor signs at Charnay - by Eurobasket News | |||
This summer she was drafted by Chicago Sky (WNBA) in second round (23rd overall). She just graduated from Virginia Tech University and it is her first season in pro basketball. Her team won ACC Tournament in 2023. Traylor played also for Purdue University for 3 years. |
| Marburg inks Magaly Meynadier - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She won Luxembourg League championship title in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 and the cup in 2008, 2010 and 2013. Meynadier was voted to Eurobasket.com Luxembourg League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2011, 2013 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Grengewald where in two Luxembourg games she had very impressive stats: 17.0ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.5apg and 2.5spg in that year. She also represented Luxembourg at the Games of the Small States of Europe in Malta this year. Meynadier has played previously professionally in Luxembourg (Musel Pikes). She won Luxembourg League championship title in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 and the cup in 2008, 2010 and 2013. Meynadier was selected to Eurobasket.com Luxembourg League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2011, 2013 and 2015. |
| Landes land Louise Bussiere - by Eurobasket News |
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Basket Landes (LFB) tabbed 20-year old 180cm swingman Louise Bussiere for new season. Bussiere has played for the last six years at USO Mondeville in the LF2. In 24 games she averaged 10.3ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.7apg and 1.9spg last season. She represented France at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship in Debrecen (Hungary) last year. Bussiere's team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 7 games: 8.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 41.7%, 3PT: 39.0%, FT: 75.0%. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
| Sara Roumy (ex Landes) agreed terms with Keltern - by Eurobasket News | |
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Rutronik Stars Keltern (DBBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 19-year old French 180cm shooting guard Sara Roumy for upcoming season. Roumy has played for the last two years at Landes in French LFB league. In 14 Euroleague games she recorded 4.0ppg and 1.0rpg last season. She also played 17 games in LFB where she averaged just 2.3ppg. Roumy helped them to make it to the Supercup final. She represented France at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship in Debrecen (Hungary) last year. Roumy's team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 7 games: 7.4ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 28.6%. Roumy has played also professionally in Centre Federal BB Paris. |
| GERMANY |
| Marburg inks Magaly Meynadier - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She won Luxembourg League championship title in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 and the cup in 2008, 2010 and 2013. Meynadier was voted to Eurobasket.com Luxembourg League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2011, 2013 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Grengewald where in two Luxembourg games she had very impressive stats: 17.0ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.5apg and 2.5spg in that year. She also represented Luxembourg at the Games of the Small States of Europe in Malta this year. Meynadier has played previously professionally in Luxembourg (Musel Pikes). She won Luxembourg League championship title in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 and the cup in 2008, 2010 and 2013. Meynadier was selected to Eurobasket.com Luxembourg League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2011, 2013 and 2015. |
| Sara Roumy (ex Landes) agreed terms with Keltern - by Eurobasket News | |
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Rutronik Stars Keltern (DBBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 19-year old French 180cm shooting guard Sara Roumy for upcoming season. Roumy has played for the last two years at Landes in French LFB league. In 14 Euroleague games she recorded 4.0ppg and 1.0rpg last season. She also played 17 games in LFB where she averaged just 2.3ppg. Roumy helped them to make it to the Supercup final. She represented France at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship in Debrecen (Hungary) last year. Roumy's team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 7 games: 7.4ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 28.6%. Roumy has played also professionally in Centre Federal BB Paris. |
| GHANA |
| Nigeria, Ghana in straight fight for place at 2023 FIBA U16 Women's African Championship - by Eurobasket News |
| Nigeria and host Ghana are in the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers for the same reason of picking a ticket to the Final Round of the Championship in Monastir, Tunisia. However, the two-team regional qualifier will be a matter of who has the stronger will that will make it to the Final Round. While Nigeria are attempting to make a second appearance since her first outing in Antananarivo back in 2015 where they finished with a silver medal, Ghana on the other hand are seeking an inaugural appearance in the championship. At the Eden Heights, venue of the Qualifiers in Accra, both teams will slug it out to pick the sole ticket being the only teams that registered in the Zone. According to the technical Committee for the Qualifiers, both countries will play twice to determine who picks the ticket. Nigeria are highly motivated and inspired by the presence of former Nigerian international Taiye Adeniyi as their assistant coach. Adeniyi, during her playing days, was a three-point shot specialist who ruled Africa at club level with the First Bank Elephant Girls and the Nigeria women's national team. Ghana on the other hand come with a strong passion to return actively to the basketball community determined to be counted as a strong force in the zone. Games to determine who emerges the Zone representative holds at the beautiful Eden Heights facility that is located in the central part of Accra. The facility boast of an indoor and outdoor basketball courts. The indoor court is fully equipped with air-conditioning, and both indoor and outdoor comes with a changing/locker room and washrooms. The games will be on a home and away basis. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| ISRAEL |
| E.Ramla lands Weronika Telenga, ex Polkowice - by Eran Sela | |||
Telenga has been a member of Polish international program for some years. She has been regularly called to Polish senior team since 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Telenga has played also professionally for other Polish teams like Pabianice, Sosnowiec, Katarzynki and UKS Basket SMS Aleksandrow Lodzki. She was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-Polish 1Liga Center of the Year back in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Telenga won Polish BLK championship title in 2022. Elitzur Ramla roster for 2023-24: Guards: Yarden Danan Jennie Simms Centers: Weronika Telenga Jillian Alleyne |
| ITALY |
| De Pasquale re-signs at Broni - by Eurobasket News | |
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Della Fiore Broni (Serie A2) confirmed in their roster 27-year old guard Ada De Pasquale (178cm-1995, agency: LBM Management) for season 2023-24. De Pasquale played there last season. In 28 Serie A2 games she recorded 6.5ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.3apg. Serie A2 will be definitely a better match and she can see more playing time. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Autosped Castelnuovo Scrivia where in 30 Serie A2 games she averaged 8.0ppg, 2.9rpg and 1.6apg in that year. She helped them to make it to the group semifinals. De Pasquale has played previously for six other teams: Valdarno, Battipaglia, Civitanova, Battipaglia, San Salvatore and Campobasso. She played in the final of Italian Serie A2 Group B in 2014. |
| Pandori re-signs at San Salvatore - by Eurobasket News | |
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TechFind San Salvatore Selargius (Serie A2) confirmed in their roster 20-year old guard Martina Pandori (177cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Pandori has played there for the last five seasons. |
| LUXEMBOURG |
| Marburg inks Magaly Meynadier - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She won Luxembourg League championship title in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 and the cup in 2008, 2010 and 2013. Meynadier was voted to Eurobasket.com Luxembourg League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2011, 2013 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Grengewald where in two Luxembourg games she had very impressive stats: 17.0ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.5apg and 2.5spg in that year. She also represented Luxembourg at the Games of the Small States of Europe in Malta this year. Meynadier has played previously professionally in Luxembourg (Musel Pikes). She won Luxembourg League championship title in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 and the cup in 2008, 2010 and 2013. Meynadier was selected to Eurobasket.com Luxembourg League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2011, 2013 and 2015. |
| Grengewald women will play in the 2023/24 EuroCup - by Eurobasket News |
| Champion of Luxembourg, Grengewald Hueschtert, will compete in the 2023/24 EuroCup. The team of head coach Francois Manti is the second team to register for the competition after T71 Dudelange announced to compete in the competition a few days ago. The champion of Luxembourg has a good chance to play directly in the group phase after having to go through the qualification round last season. It is clearly a great sign for basketball in Luxembourg that both clubs will once again represent our country on this big stage. Courtesy of: luxembourg.basketball |
| MEXICO |
| LNBPF Round 8: Libertadores lose to Fuerza Regia - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LNBPF. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most important game in the last round took place in Queretaro between second ranked Libertadores (12-4) and sixth ranked Fuerza Regia (8-6) on Wednesday night. Libertadores were crushed by Fuerza Regia at home 61-85. Fuerza Regia outrebounded Libertadores 41-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. American guard Destiny Pitts (178, college: Texas A&M) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points. Brazilian forward Damiris Dantas (191-1992) contributed with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Fuerza Regia's coach Juan Jose Pidal felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Marie Benson (185-1997, college: UT Arlington) replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Libertadores. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fifth place. Libertadores at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. Fuerza Regia are looking forward to face higher ranked Adelitas (#4) in Chihuahua in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Libertadores will play on the road against the league's leader Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Libertadores (12-4) against sixth ranked Fuerza Regia (8-6) on Thursday night. Host Libertadores were defeated by Fuerza Regia in Queretaro 72-55. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Kaila Charles (185-1998, college: Maryland) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Damiris Dantas who added 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Fuerza Regia's coach Juan Jose Pidal allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Italian forward Marzia Tagliamento (183-1996) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fifth place. Libertadores at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. Fuerza Regia will play against higher ranked Adelitas (#4) in Chihuahua in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Libertadores will play on the road against the league's leader Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between 9th ranked Abejas (2-12) and eighth ranked Plateras (5-9) in Leon on Thursday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Fresnillo outscored Abejas 85-43. The winners were led by Khadija Brown-Haywood who scored that evening 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 17 points by Rachel Hollivay did not help to save the game for Abejas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Plateras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 5-9 record. Abejas lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Correcaminos. Plateras will meet at home Correcaminos (#10) in the next round. Abejas will play against Rojas in Veracruz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Halcones beat Correcaminos on the road 64-56. Correcaminos lost to Halcones on its own court 80-88. Plateras outscored Abejas in Fresnillo 93-71. Adelitas managed to beat Rojas at home 84-70. Bottom-ranked Freseras were defeated by Astros on the opponent's court 77-62. Adelitas smashed Rojas in a home game 97-66. Bottom-ranked Freseras were destroyed by Astros on the road 101-69.
Correcaminos - Halcones 56-64 No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Halcones (8-8) beat 10th ranked Correcaminos (2-12) in Ciudad Victoria 64-56 on Tuesday. Halcones outrebounded Correcaminos 41-25 including 31 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American-Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds and Canadian center Quinn Urbaniak-Dornstauder (193-1995, college: Arizona St.) supported her with 8 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. Her fellow American import guard Brittany Byrd (176-1997, college: UIC) added 14 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Halcones maintains sixth position with 8-8 record. Correcaminos lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Abejas. Halcones will meet at home higher ranked Astros (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Correcaminos will play against Plateras (#8) in Fresnillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Halcones: A.Okonkwo 27+11reb, K.Rakovic 9+1reb+2ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 8+6reb+2ast, C.Collier 7+7reb+1ast, P.Beltran 5+2reb+2ast, J.Gladkova 5+5reb+1ast Correcaminos: B.Byrd 14+4reb+4ast, J.Vega 14+2reb+2ast, S.Mgbeike 13+12reb+1ast, I.Uchendu 8+2reb, D.Evans 4+3reb+1ast, H.Jessica 3+2reb+1ast Correcaminos - Halcones 80-88 Very expected game when 10th ranked Correcaminos (2-12) lost to sixth ranked Halcones (8-8) in Ciudad Victoria 80-88 on Wednesday. The winners were led by American center Charli Collier (196-1999, college: Texas) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and American-Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) supported her with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Five Halcones players scored in double figures. Even 31 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Brittany Byrd (176-1997, college: UIC) did not help to save the game for Correcaminos. Nigerian forward Ijeoma Uchendu (185-1992, college: Butler) added 14 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Correcaminos' coach Jose Vazquez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Halcones maintains sixth position with 8-8 record. Correcaminos lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Abejas. Halcones will meet at home higher ranked Astros (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Correcaminos will play against Plateras (#8) in Fresnillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Halcones: A.Okonkwo 21+5reb+2ast, K.Rakovic 18+4reb+4ast, C.Collier 17+10reb+2ast, P.Beltran 14+3reb+4ast, R.Silva 13+6reb+3ast, J.Gladkova 5+5reb+2ast Correcaminos: B.Byrd 31+5reb+3ast, I.Uchendu 14+8reb, J.Vega 13+6ast, D.Evans 9+6reb+2ast, G.Jocelyn 7+3reb, S.Mgbeike 6+8reb Abejas - Plateras 71-93 The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Plateras' (5-9) road victory over 9th ranked Abejas (2-12) in Leon 93-71 on Wednesday. Plateras outrebounded Abejas 43-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American swingman Jazmine Jones (183-1996, college: Louisville) who scored that evening 23 points and 8 assists and the other American import forward Kamilah Jackson (183-1992, college: Hawaii) supported her with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Four Plateras players scored in double figures. Even 27 points and 4 steals by American forward Tylar Bennett (193-1999, college: ECU) did not help to save the game for Abejas. Venezuelan guard Waleska Perez (180-1994, college: Weatherford JC) added 6 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Plateras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 5-9 record. Abejas lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Correcaminos. Plateras will meet at home Correcaminos (#10) in the next round. Abejas will play against Rojas in Veracruz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Plateras: J.Jones 23+3reb+8ast, K.Jackson 18+13reb+1ast, K.Brown-Haywood 16+5reb+1ast, V.Preciado 10+2reb+2ast, V.Pierre-Louis 9+9reb+1ast, S.Payan 7+4reb+1ast Abejas: T.Bennett 27+1reb+1ast, G.Micheline 8+3reb+1ast, G.Pack 7+1reb, R.Hollivay 7+1reb, M.Monica 6+4reb+1ast, W.Perez 6+5reb+2ast Adelitas - Rojas 84-70 Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Rojas (7-7) lost to fourth ranked Adelitas (11-3) in Chihuahua 70-84 on Wednesday. Adelitas forced 20 Rojas turnovers and outrebounded them 51-40 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Crystal Bradford (183-1993, college: CMU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 16 rebounds and center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) supported her with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Even 32 points by guard Aurjanee Alix (168-1995, college: FSU) did not help to save the game for Rojas. Guard Deja Church (178-1998, college: DePaul) added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Adelitas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Astros. Loser Rojas dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Adelitas will meet Fuerza Regia (#5) in the next round. Rojas will play against Abejas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Adelitas: C.Bradford 28+16reb+2ast, D.Adams 26+9reb+2ast, T.Atkinson 14+6reb+4ast, C.Fluker 7+9reb+3ast, K.Spolyar 5+3ast, M.Ortiz 4+8reb+5ast Rojas: A.Alix 32+3reb+3ast, D.Church 16+8reb+4ast, S.Carey 14+11reb, F.Maria 4+7reb+3ast, A.Xicotencatl 2+1reb+1ast, C.Mazzocco 2+7reb+1ast Astros - Freseras 77-62 Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Astros (11-3) defeated bottom-ranked Freseras (2-14) in Jalisco 77-62 on Wednesday. Astros outrebounded Freseras 55-39 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) who scored that evening 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Brisa Silva (170-1984, college: OK State, agency: ROCKIN SPORTS) supported her with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Astros players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 8 rebounds by Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) did not help to save the game for Freseras. American forward Dejza James (185-1995, college: Arizona) added 6 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the guests. Freseras' coach rotated twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astros have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Adelitas. Freseras lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Astros will meet Halcones (#6) in the next round. Freseras will have a break next round. Top scorers: Astros: B.McCarty-Williams 18+6reb+4ast, B.Silva 14+5reb+2ast, R.Amalia 13+6reb, J.Tunstull 10+9reb, C.Ramos 6, A.Prince 6+8reb+4ast Freseras: Y.Boulet 18+8reb+2ast, S.Moore 14+2reb, J.Bonds 9+2reb+2ast, D.James 6+12reb+4ast, C.Bickle 5+7reb+3ast, M.Taylor 4+3reb+3ast Libertadores - Fuerza Regia 61-85 The most important game in the last round took place in Queretaro between second ranked Libertadores (12-4) and sixth ranked Fuerza Regia (8-6) on Wednesday night. Libertadores were crushed by Fuerza Regia at home 61-85. Fuerza Regia outrebounded Libertadores 41-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. American guard Destiny Pitts (178, college: Texas A&M) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points. Brazilian forward Damiris Dantas (191-1992) contributed with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia's coach Juan Jose Pidal felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Marie Benson (185-1997, college: UT Arlington) replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds and her fellow American import power forward Lyndra Weaver (185-1987, college: Virginia) added 16 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Libertadores. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fifth place. Libertadores at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. Fuerza Regia are looking forward to face higher ranked Adelitas (#4) in Chihuahua in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Libertadores will play on the road against the league's leader Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Fuerza Regia: D.Pitts 27+4reb+1ast, K.Charles 14+8reb, D.Dantas 12+5reb+5ast, K.Dean 10+4reb, A.Nyingifa 9+7reb+1ast, C.Johnson 5+4reb Libertadores: L.Weaver 16+6reb+1ast, M.Benson 16+8reb+3ast, O.Vezaldenos 10+1reb, D.Soto 6+3reb, M.Tagliamento 5+2reb+2ast, A.Medina 4 Abejas - Plateras 43-85 The game between 9th ranked Abejas (2-12) and eighth ranked Plateras (5-9) in Leon on Thursday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Fresnillo outscored Abejas 85-43. Plateras had a 39-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American guard Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-1994, college: Arkansas St.) who scored that evening 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import forward Madison Williams (180-1999, college: Oklahoma) supported her with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Plateras players scored in double figures. Even 17 points by American center Rachel Hollivay (196-1993, college: Rutgers) did not help to save the game for Abejas. Venezuelan guard Waleska Perez (180-1994, college: Weatherford JC) added 4 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Plateras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 5-9 record. Abejas lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Correcaminos. Plateras will meet at home Correcaminos (#10) in the next round. Abejas will play against Rojas in Veracruz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Plateras: K.Brown-Haywood 22+6reb+5ast, M.Williams 15+5reb+7ast, J.Jones 15+3reb+2ast, T.Muldrow 10+7reb+1ast, S.Payan 9+1reb, V.Pierre-Louis 5+4reb+3ast Abejas: R.Hollivay 17+3reb+1ast, T.Bennett 10+1reb+2ast, W.Perez 4+11reb+4ast, L.Petree 3, Z.Williams 2+7reb+3ast, C.Maria 2+3reb+2ast Adelitas - Rojas 97-66 There was no surprise when 6th ranked Rojas (7-7) were outleveled by fourth ranked Adelitas (11-3) in Chihuahua 97-66 on Thursday. Adelitas forced 20 Rojas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Rojas' players. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by center Channon Fluker (193-1997, college: CSUN) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) supported her with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Five Adelitas players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by forward Stasha Carey (188-1995, college: Rutgers, agency: Shark Sports Management) did not help to save the game for Rojas. Guard Aurjanee Alix (168-1995, college: FSU) added 9 points for the guests. Adelitas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Astros. Loser Rojas dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Adelitas will meet Fuerza Regia (#5) in the next round. Rojas will play against Abejas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Adelitas: C.Fluker 21+13reb+2ast, K.Spolyar 20+5reb+5ast, D.Adams 19+2reb+2ast, T.Atkinson 12+4reb+4ast, A.Tolefree 12+2reb+5ast, C.Bradford 8+4reb+6ast Rojas: S.Carey 14+9reb+3ast, A.Xicotencatl 12+1ast, D.Church 11+2reb+1ast, A.Alix 9+3reb+3ast, F.Maria 8+5reb+1ast, C.Mazzocco 4+5reb Astros - Freseras 101-69 No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Astros (11-3) crushed bottom-ranked Freseras (2-14) in Jalisco 101-69 on Thursday. Astros had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American swingman Alexis Prince (188-1994, college: Baylor) who scored that evening 26 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) supported her with 21 points and 7 assists. Even 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Sierra Moore (180-1994, college: Penn St.) did not help to save the game for Freseras. Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Freseras' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Astros have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Adelitas. Freseras lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Astros will meet Halcones (#6) in the next round. Freseras will have a break next round. Top scorers: Astros: A.Prince 26+9reb+3ast, R.Amalia 24+1reb+3ast, B.McCarty-Williams 21+4reb+7ast, J.Tunstull 13+6reb, G.Mayra 7+4reb, C.Ramos 5+1reb+2ast Freseras: S.Moore 16+6reb+4ast, C.Bickle 14+1ast, Y.Boulet 14+10reb, D.James 11+4reb, A.Tapia 6+1reb+1ast, J.Bonds 4+5reb+2ast Libertadores - Fuerza Regia 55-72 Very important is a home loss of second ranked Libertadores (12-4) against sixth ranked Fuerza Regia (8-6) on Thursday night. Host Libertadores were defeated by Fuerza Regia in Queretaro 72-55. Fuerza Regia outrebounded Libertadores 47-34 including 37 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Kaila Charles (185-1998, college: Maryland) who helped to win the game recording 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Brazilian forward Damiris Dantas (191-1992) who added 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Fuerza Regia's coach Juan Jose Pidal allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Italian forward Marzia Tagliamento (183-1996) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Marie Benson (185-1997, college: UT Arlington) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Fuerza Regia moved-up to fifth place. Libertadores at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. Fuerza Regia will play against higher ranked Adelitas (#4) in Chihuahua in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Libertadores will play on the road against the league's leader Panteras in Aguascalientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Fuerza Regia: R.Perez 15+1reb+1ast, K.Charles 15+7reb+5ast, D.Dantas 13+9reb+2ast, D.Pitts 8+2reb+4ast, T.Likhtarovich 8+5reb+1ast, A.Nyingifa 7+12reb Libertadores: M.Tagliamento 19+5reb+4ast, M.Benson 14+9reb+1ast, C.Saad 11+1reb+1ast, L.Weaver 7+6reb+2ast, D.Soto 4+6reb+1ast, C.Stephany 0+1reb+2ast |
| Bradford's double-double lands her LNBPF Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She had a double-double of 28 points and 16 rebounds, while her team beat Rojas (#7, 7-7) 84-70. Adelitas maintains the 4th position in Mexican league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Adelitas will need more victories to improve their 11-3 record. In the team's last game Bradford had a remarkable 68.4% from 2-point range. She just recently signed at Adelitas, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Crystal Bradford averages this season 11.2ppg and 8.2rpg. Second best performed player last round was Alexis Prince (188-G/F-1994) of Astros. She is American swingman in her first season at Astros. In the last game Prince recorded impressive 26 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course she led Astros to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Freseras (#11, 2-14) 101-69. This victory allowed Astros to move up to 3rd position in the standings. Her team's 11-3 record is not bad at all. Prince is one of the most experienced players at Astros and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another Adelitas' star - center Channon Fluker (193-C-1997). Fluker scored 21 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). She was another key player of Adelitas, helping her team with a 97-66 easy win against the lower-ranked Rojas (#7, 7-7). Adelitas needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 11 victories and 3 lost games. Fluker has a great season in Mexico. After 13 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.6rpg (#1 in league). She also has FGP: 54.0% and 3PT: 42.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Kamilah Jackson (183-F-1992) of Plateras - 18 points and 13 rebounds 5. Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-G-1994) of Plateras - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Amy Okonkwo (188-F-1996) of Halcones - 27 points and 11 rebounds 7. Danielle Adams (185-C-1989) of Adelitas - 26 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Destiny Pitts (178-G) of Fuerza Regia - 27 points and 4 rebounds 9. Kristen Spolyar (178-G-1997) of Adelitas - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Brittany Byrd (176-G-1997) of Correcaminos - 31 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| NAIA |
| Imhotet Amen-Ra named Women's Basketball Head Coach at Cal Maritime - by Eurobasket News |
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Respected throughout the industry for his basketball acumen and experience working with women's basketball players from the WNBA, USA Basketball, international and collegiate levels since 2006 is Cal Maritime's new head women's basketball coach Imhotet Amen-Ra , as announced by Director of Athletics Karen Lee Yoder on Thursday. 'I want to thank Karen Lee Yoder, Monica Heuer and the hiring committee for this incredible opportunity, their support and belief in me,' said Amen-Ra. 'I am both honored and blessed to become the head women's basketball coach at Cal Maritime.' Amen-Ra added, 'I would also like to thank Coach Sarah Hopkins-Chery at Cal State Monterey Bay for her friendship and confidence in me over the last seven years. Her ability to see in me what has always been within me prepared me for this moment. Words cannot express how grateful I am.' Amen-Ra joins the Keelhaulers after spending the 2022-23 season as the Otters' top assistant women's basketball coach. 'I am excited to welcome Coach Amen-Ra to Cal Maritime because of his passion for helping student-athletes reach their academic and athletic potential. The time and energy he invests towards player development and recruiting are key reasons why I feel he is a perfect fit for this program,' said Yoder. In addition to organizing the program's academic success, recruitment, and player development programs, he helped organize and manage its budget, team travel, fundraising initiatives, and community service projects. After starting his college coaching career in 2009 at Bethany University, his alma mater, Amen-Ra developed numerous all-conference and NAIA All-Americans as a member of the coaching staffs at Pacific Union, William Jessup, and Cal State Monterey Bay. His ability to strengthen players' skill set to an All-Cal Pac level, throughout his tenure at PUC, is why William Jessup was eager to add the Sacramento, California native to its staff. The Warriors shined under his tutelage by advancing to the Golden State Athletic Conference's postseason tournament every season. In addition to winning a league title in 2021, William Jessup advanced to the NAIA's National Championship Tournament in two of his four seasons in Rocklin (2019 and '21). 'I could not be more excited and optimistic about the future of Cal Maritime women's basketball, it is a great honor and privilege to lead this program,' said Amen-Ra. 'This is a special place with great young women in our program, I am looking forward to working with our team to build a strong foundation and establish ourselves on a national scale.' Athletes at the international, professional, and collegiate thrived at their respective levels, thanks to Coach Tet Training - a multifaceted player development program designed to maximize position-specific and individual skills. In addition to student-athletes at all levels, Coach Tet worked with the Sacramento Monarchs and helped prepare USA Basketball's junior national players. Courtesy of: gokeelhaulers.com |
| NCAA1 |
| Emily La Chapell will continue her college career at Belmont - by Eurobasket News | |
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Belmont University inked 5-11 guard Emily La Chapell for upcoming season. Chapell originally came from Appleton (WI), and she is moving here from Marquette University where she played only for one year. In 32 games she averaged 5.3ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.4apg. She helped her team make it to the Big East Tournament Semifinals and she was also voted to Big East All-Freshman Team this year. Chapell graduated Appleton East High School (Appleton, WI) in 2022. |
| Tulane adds Critton as WBB Graduate Assistant - by Eurobasket News |
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Tulane University women's basketball announced the addition of Elizabeth Critton (6'0''-F/C) to its staff as the team's graduate assistant. Critton joins the Green Wave after finishing her collegiate playing career at Loyola University of New Orleans. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology in May. Critton played her final two season with the Wolfpack after spending one season at McNeese State and two years at Mclennan Community College. During her time at Loyola, Critton helped the Wolfpack win back-to-back Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) regular season titles (2022-23) and the SSAC Conference Tournament championship in 2022. Outside of competition, she worked with and trained young athletes through multiple positions and volunteer opportunities. Most recently Critton has worked with Sports Academy in New Orleans training athletes ranging in age from five to 12 years old while also volunteering with Kenner Angels Basketball assisting the head coach with all elements of coaching. Critton will pursue a master's degree in sports studies at Tulane. Courtesy of: tulanegreenwave.com |
| Yohn joins UNCW Women's Basketball Staff - by Eurobasket News |
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Hailey Yohn , a former Miami (OH) and High Point assistant coach, has joined the UNCW women's basketball program in the same capacity ahead of the 2023-24 season. Yohn arrives in the Port City after completing her fourth season on the RedHawks bench. Prior to Miami, Yohn spent four years at HPU where she was the Panthers' Director of Operations in 2015-16 before serving as an assistant coach from 2016-19. 'I've known Hailey for over a decade. I watched her work her way from a Director of Operations to an innovative and player-first coach,' said UNCW Head Coach Nicole Woods. 'She's a Durham, N.C. native and has ties to Wilmington. She is highly respected in our profession by players and her peers. I look forward to having her on my team!' Yohn followed former Panthers bench boss DeUnna Hendrix from High Point to Miami in 2019 and helped six RedHawks earn All-MAC accolades. In the classroom, 20 Miami players appeared on the Academic All-MAC squad during her four-year stint in Oxford, Ohio. Before Miami, Yohn began her coaching career under Hendrix at HPU where she helped the Panthers to an impressive 54-38 overall record and a 38-16 mark in conference play. During Yohn's time in the Triad, HPU finished in the top four in the Big South every season, including a second-place showing and a WNIT appearance in 2018-19. The Panthers also concluded each season ranked within the top three in free-throw percentage, three-point percentage and scoring offense in the conference. Yohn, who worked primarily with HPU guards, mentored 2017 Big South Player of the Year Emma Bockrath as well as two 1,000-point scorers. During her tenure, the Panthers earned six all-conference selections. 'I'm thrilled to join the Seahawk family and be back in my home state of North Carolina,' said Yohn, a native of Durham, N.C. 'I believe in Coach Woods' progressive vision for this program and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. This is an exciting time for Seahawk basketball and I look forward to building a successful team with our staff and student-athletes.' Yohn earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Sports Studies from Coker College in 2015. She was a three-year captain for the Cobras and graduated as Coker's all-time leader in three-pointers made (211). During her playing career, Yohn was named to the South Athletic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll twice and was voted as the team's MVP in 2013. Yohn served as a camp coach at Duke and North Carolina during her collegiate career as well as a student intern for the Coker College men's basketball team. The former guard was selected to the So You Want to be a Coach program, which attended the 2015 Final Four in Tampa, Fla., to network with various Division I, II and III women's basketball coaches. In 2019, Yohn was chosen as one of the WBCA's 30 Under 30 honorees. Courtesy of: uncwsports.com |
| Faye Parker will continue her college career at Richmond - by Eurobasket News |
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University of Richmond inked 22-year old British 6-3 center Faye Parker for upcoming season. Parker played for the last four years at University of Pennsylvania. But in 19 games she averaged just 0.8ppg and 1.8rpg last season. Quakers made it to the Ivy League Tournament Semifinals this year. She has played high school basketball at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA, which she graduated in 2019. Parker represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) four years ago. Her team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 5 games: 0.4ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.2apg. Her team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) in 2020. |
| NCAA2 |
| Brown named Head WBB Coach at D2 St. Rose - by Eurobasket News |
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The College of Saint Rose has named Will Brown as the head coach of the women's basketball program. Brown comes to the College after previously serving as the Head Coach of the University at Albany men's basketball program from 2001 to 2021, where he won over 300 games and led the Great Danes to five NCAA Men's Division I tournament appearances. 'I am thrilled to announce an exceptional coach, mentor, and leader in Will Brown , as our new Head Coach for Saint Rose Women's Basketball,' said Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, Lori Anctil. 'Will knows first-hand how to win and develop student-athletes on and off the court. His proven record of success, ability to build impactful relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and colleagues, and his commendable work ethic will raise this program to a new level.' The 2015 America East Conference Coach of the Year, Brown's five America East Tournament Championships is tied with Jim Calhoun for the second-most in conference history. Brown also ranks second all-time in the America East record books with 20 postseason victories. 'I am honored and excited for the opportunity to lead the women's basketball program at The College of Saint Rose. Saint Rose is where I got my start in coaching, it is where I met my wife, and it has provided some of the best memories in my coaching career. I am happy that our family will remain in the Capital District where we have established roots and developed so many life-long relationships,' said Brown. 'I would like to thank President Marcia White and Vice President and Director of Athletics Lori Anctil for their confidence in me to lead this program which is rich in history and tradition. The expectation will be to elevate the program to a level where we consistently compete for NE10 Championships and NCAA tournament appearances. I am looking forward to working with the student-athletes in the program and helping them grow and develop as people, students and athletes. A strong emphasis will be placed on community engagement as we strive to be champions in the classroom and on the court.' Brown began his coaching career at Saint Rose as an assistant under Head Coach Brian Beaury and was a member of the Golden Knights staff during NCAA Men's Division II postseason appearances to the Elite 8 in 1995-96 and Final Four in 1997-98. Brown was most recently the Head Coach and General Manager of the Albany Patroons, where he was named TBL Pro League National Coach of the Year. The College will formally introduce Brown as head coach in a press conference on Friday, June 23 at 12:00 pm in Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium. Coach Brown will be available for all media inquiries at the conclusion of the event. Courtesy of: gogoldenknights.com |
| NIGERIA |
| Nigeria, Ghana in straight fight for place at 2023 FIBA U16 Women's African Championship - by Eurobasket News |
| Nigeria and host Ghana are in the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers for the same reason of picking a ticket to the Final Round of the Championship in Monastir, Tunisia. However, the two-team regional qualifier will be a matter of who has the stronger will that will make it to the Final Round. While Nigeria are attempting to make a second appearance since her first outing in Antananarivo back in 2015 where they finished with a silver medal, Ghana on the other hand are seeking an inaugural appearance in the championship. At the Eden Heights, venue of the Qualifiers in Accra, both teams will slug it out to pick the sole ticket being the only teams that registered in the Zone. According to the technical Committee for the Qualifiers, both countries will play twice to determine who picks the ticket. Nigeria are highly motivated and inspired by the presence of former Nigerian international Taiye Adeniyi as their assistant coach. Adeniyi, during her playing days, was a three-point shot specialist who ruled Africa at club level with the First Bank Elephant Girls and the Nigeria women's national team. Ghana on the other hand come with a strong passion to return actively to the basketball community determined to be counted as a strong force in the zone. Games to determine who emerges the Zone representative holds at the beautiful Eden Heights facility that is located in the central part of Accra. The facility boast of an indoor and outdoor basketball courts. The indoor court is fully equipped with air-conditioning, and both indoor and outdoor comes with a changing/locker room and washrooms. The games will be on a home and away basis. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| POLAND |
| E.Ramla lands Weronika Telenga, ex Polkowice - by Eran Sela | |||
Telenga has been a member of Polish international program for some years. She has been regularly called to Polish senior team since 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Telenga has played also professionally for other Polish teams like Pabianice, Sosnowiec, Katarzynki and UKS Basket SMS Aleksandrow Lodzki. She was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-Polish 1Liga Center of the Year back in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Telenga won Polish BLK championship title in 2022. Elitzur Ramla roster for 2023-24: Guards: Yarden Danan Jennie Simms Centers: Weronika Telenga Jillian Alleyne |
| PORTUGAL |
| Josephine Filipe is a newcomer at Al-Qazeres - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played most recently at Azkoitia Azpeitia ISB. In 30 LF Challenge games in Spain she recorded 12.4ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.1apg and 1.1spg last season. A very spectacular year in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF Challenge Honorable Mention. She has been also a member of Portuguese international program for some years. She has regularly played for Portuguese senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Filipe represented Portugal at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. Filipe's team won Bronze but her stats at that event were not that impressive as she did not score anything. She has played previously professionally also in Portugal (Boa Viagem, Olivais, Quinta dos Lombos, Sportiva and Benfica). Her team won Portuguese Supercup in 2018 and 2019. |
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| Josephine Filipe is a newcomer at Al-Qazeres - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played most recently at Azkoitia Azpeitia ISB. In 30 LF Challenge games in Spain she recorded 12.4ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.1apg and 1.1spg last season. A very spectacular year in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF Challenge Honorable Mention. She has been also a member of Portuguese international program for some years. She has regularly played for Portuguese senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Filipe represented Portugal at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. Filipe's team won Bronze but her stats at that event were not that impressive as she did not score anything. She has played previously professionally also in Portugal (Boa Viagem, Olivais, Quinta dos Lombos, Sportiva and Benfica). Her team won Portuguese Supercup in 2018 and 2019. |
| Zoe Hernandez agreed terms with Cadi La Seu - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Casademont Zaragoza. But in 25 LF Endesa games she averaged just 0.7ppg in that year. She represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Bourges (France) six years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 4.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.0apg, 1.4spg. Hernandez has played previously for Casablanca. Her team made it to the LFB Semifinals in 2018. Cadi La Seu roster for 2023-24: Guards: Elise Ramette Carmen Grande Zoe Hernandez Cameron Swartz Forwards: Sara Hinriksdottir Veronika Remenarova Maggie Bair |
| Picken Claret keeps Bleda for another season - by Eurobasket News |
| LF Challenge newcomer Picken Claret Valencia re-signed Marina Bleda for new season. Bleda has played there for the last three seasons. Last season her stats read 7.4ppg and 2.1rpg in LF Challenge. |
| Garcia re-signs at Sevilla - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 6.7ppg, 3.3rpg, FGP: 47.8%, FT: 50.0%. Garcia graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 and it is her second season as a professional player. She played also for University of Arizona for one year. |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Tacconi re-signs at Troistorrents - by Luca Maffioli | |
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BBC Les Portes du Soleil Troistorrents (SBL) confirmed in their roster 20-year old international power forward Ivanie Tacconi (183cm-2002) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Tacconi played there last season. In 19 SBL games she had 4.1ppg, 2.6rpg and 1.1apg. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Geneve Basket Elite where in 24 SBL games she recorded 3.9ppg and 3.7rpg in that year. Tacconi contributed in the Supercup final. She also represented Switzerland at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) last year. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 3.4ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg. Tacconi has played previously for two other teams: Pully and Lausanne. BBC Les Portes du Soleil Troistorrents roster for 2023-24: Guards: Brigitte Huguenin Cloe Marie Elisa Moix Forward: Yeinny Bravo Center: Ivanie Tacconi Coach: Frederic Berger |
| TUNISIA |
| U16 Women's Arab Basketball Championship: Tunisia defeat Algeria 59-47 - by Eurobasket News |
| Tunisia's U16 women's national basketball team defeated their Algerian counterparts 59-47 at day-2 game of the Arab Championship for the category (held June 18-26) in Jordan, played on Tuesday. Tunisia had lost to Egypt 23-80 at Day-1. They will take on hosts Jordan on Wednesday. Four teams (men and women) are taking part in the tournament, namely Tunisia, Jordan, Egypt and Algeria. The competition will take the form of a three-day mini-championship, culminating in semi-finals between the first and fourth teams and the second and third teams. The two winners will meet in the final on June 26. Courtesy of: tap.info.tn |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Faye Parker will continue her college career at Richmond - by Eurobasket News |
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University of Richmond inked 22-year old British 6-3 center Faye Parker for upcoming season. Parker played for the last four years at University of Pennsylvania. But in 19 games she averaged just 0.8ppg and 1.8rpg last season. Quakers made it to the Ivy League Tournament Semifinals this year. She has played high school basketball at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA, which she graduated in 2019. Parker represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) four years ago. Her team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 5 games: 0.4ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.2apg. Her team won European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) in 2020. |
| WNBA |
| Low-energy Lynx routed 89-68 by Connecticut Sun - by Eurobasket News |
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With the temperature outside Target Center around 90 degrees at tip Thursday, the Lynx could not have come out much colder. Minnesota trailed by as many as 16 points in the opening half and 27 early in the fourth quarter, failing to put up much fight in an 89-68 loss to Connecticut. There was a flash here and a flash there, but consistency was a foreign concept offensively and defensively. 'Our energy wasn't there for whatever reason. We were quiet on both ends. We use our defense to get our offense going, we need that energy to translate on the other end, and I don't think we did that tonight,' said Napheesa Collier (6'3''-F-1996, college: UConn), who again led Minnesota with 21 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Said coach Cheryl Reeve : 'Another milestone game for her with a 20-point game, more than five rebounds and four steals. There's only two other players that have done that multiple times in their career and that's Maya (Moore) and (Sylvia Fowles (6'6''-C-1985, college: LSU)), so she continues to sort of build her resume as one of the all-time greats.' The other four Lynx starters combined for 22 points, 15 rebounds and no steals. 'We're certainly searching and trying to find ways. Phee is such a focal point. You have to run every play for her and that gets very hard because everybody knows that if Phee struggles then the rest of the team struggles,' Reeve added. Winners of three of four and four of six coming in, Minnesota (4-9) made a season-low 31.6% of its shots, including 25% through three quarters after shooting 24.3% in the first half. For the game, the Lynx missed 18 of 22 long-range attempts. Tiffany Hayes (5'10''-G-1989, college: UConn) led Connecticut (11-3) with 21 points. Dijonai Carrington (5'11''-G-1998, college: Baylor) had 17 and Alyssa Thomas (6'2''-F-1992, college: Maryland) added 15 points and nine rebounds. Neither Hayes nor Thomas played in the fourth quarter. Up by 13 at the break, Connecticut opened the third quarter with an 11-3 run for a 52-31 lead. The gap reached 24 on back-to-back 3-pointers nearing the third quarter's midway point. Lindsay Allen had eight points for Minnesota and a team-high seven assists off the bench. She had eight assists in a win over the Sparks on Tuesday, the most by a Lynx player this season. Courtesy of: twincities.com |
