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| ABA LEAGUE |
| Druga Liga Round 8: Sutjeska lose to Helios Suns in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game between Top Four teams took place in Niksic. 3rd ranked Montenegrin host Sutjeska (6-2) lost to top-ranked Slovenian Helios Suns (8-0) 74-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sutjeska. Helios Suns made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Sutjeska helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Tibor Mirtic (202-2003) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds and forward Blaz Mahkovic (201-1990, agency: Interperformances) who added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Guard Masan Vrbica (187-1994, agency: BeoBasket) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Sutjeska's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Helios Suns have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Sutjeska at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Borac BL and Zlatibor. Helios Suns are looking forward to face Zlatibor (#5) in Cajetina in the next round. Sutjeska will play on the road against Pelister in Bitola and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Slovenian Sencur Gor. has finally registered their first victory this season after seven consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Skopje, where they defeated North Macedonian TFT (2-6) 91-74. The winners were led by power forward Dino Muric (201-1990) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Emir Ahmedovic supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Sencur Gor.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 18 points by point guard Aleksandar Kostoski (186-1988, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for TFT. Sencur Gor. (1-7) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Osijek and Spars. TFT at the other side keeps the tenth position with six games lost. Sencur Gor. will play against Spars (#13) in Sarajevo in the next round. TFT will play on the road against Siroki in Siroki Brijeg and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Croatian Gorica (0-8) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their eighth consecutive match to second ranked Slovenian Krka (7-1) 101-74 on Monday evening. The best player for the winners was Miha Skedelj who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Jure Gunjina produced 17 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Krka maintains second position with 7-1 record behind leader Helios Suns. Loser Gorica still closes the standings with eight games lost. Krka will meet Borac BL (#4) in the next round. Gorica will play against Sloga KR (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Pelister destroyed Spars on the opponent's court 99-71. Zlatibor unfortunately lost to Borac BL in a home game 88-95. Osijek recorded a loss to Sloga KR on the road 80-84. Podgorica defeated Siroki on its own court 69-62. Spars - Pelister 71-99 Very expected game in Sarajevo where 11th ranked Bosnian Spars (1-7) were crushed by seventh ranked North Macedonian Pelister (5-3) 99-71 on Wednesday. Pelister forced 22 Spars turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Bulgarian-North Macedonian guard Dimitar Karadzovski (190-1984, agency: Mansfield and Associates) who scored 22 points and 9 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American guard Dontay Caruthers (185-1995, college: Buffalo, agency: GoEmpire Group) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Serbian center Luka Majstorovic (208-1996, college: Embry Riddle, agency: SLN) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and American swingman Raylon Howard (196-1998, college: St.Mary's, KS, agency: PBAplayers Agency) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Five Pelister and four Spars players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pelister moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Sloga KR. Spars lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Sencur Gor. and Osijek. Pelister will meet at home higher ranked Sutjeska (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Spars will play against Sencur Gor. (#12) in Kranj and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pelister: K.Carpenter 23+1reb+5ast, D.Karadzovski 22+2reb+9ast, D.Caruthers 19+7reb+4ast, S.Hadzifejzovic 16+3reb+2ast, A.Maslinko 12+7reb, P.Mihajloski 5 Spars: L.Majstorovic 16+9reb+1ast, R.Howard 14+3reb+2ast, M.Vranes 11+3reb+3ast, H.Curevac 11+3reb+3ast, S.Karapandzic 8+3reb+4ast, R.Avdic 6+3reb Sutjeska - Helios Suns 66-74 The game between Top Four teams took place in Niksic. 3rd ranked Montenegrin host Sutjeska (6-2) lost to top-ranked Slovenian Helios Suns (8-0) 74-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sutjeska. Helios Suns made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Sutjeska helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Tibor Mirtic (202-2003) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds and forward Blaz Mahkovic (201-1990, agency: Interperformances) who added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Guard Masan Vrbica (187-1994, agency: BeoBasket) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds and forward Vladimir Tomasevic (201-1992) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Sutjeska's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Helios Suns have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. Sutjeska at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Borac BL and Zlatibor. Helios Suns are looking forward to face Zlatibor (#5) in Cajetina in the next round. Sutjeska will play on the road against Pelister in Bitola and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Helios Suns: M.Tibor 23+7reb+3ast, B.Mahkovic 17+6reb+5ast, L.Buljevic 14+11reb+1ast, U.Oman 8+3reb, N.Bacvic 7+2reb+6ast, T.Ferme 3+1reb Sutjeska: M.Vrbica 21+7reb+2ast, V.Tomasevic 11+8reb+3ast, Z.Boskovic 10+5reb, M.Koprivica 7+2reb, V.Ilija 6+2reb+1ast, B.Bojic 5+3reb+1ast Zlatibor - Borac BL 88-95 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Cajetina where fifth ranked Bosnian Borac BL (6-2) defeated one of their biggest challengers Serbian Zlatibor (6-2) 95-88 on Tuesday. Borac BL shot 61.0 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Borac BL especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Serbian center Dusan Tanaskovic (208-2001, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 27 points and 4 assists (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). American point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) chipped in 27 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Four Borac BL players scored in double figures. Borac BL's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Marko Tejic (209-1995) produced 27 points and 6 rebounds and Brano Djukanovic (196-1995) added 17 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Borac BL moved-up to third place, which they share with Zlatibor and Sutjeska. Borac BL will meet at home league's second-placed Krka in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zlatibor will play against the league's leader Helios Suns in Domzale and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Borac BL: D.Tanaskovic 27+3reb+4ast, J.Martin 27+4reb+3ast, A.Langovic 13+4reb+3ast, S.Lakic 12+5reb, J.Rebec 9+4reb+9ast, A.Srdjan 3+1reb Zlatibor: M.Tejic 27+6reb+1ast, B.Djukanovic 17+2reb+5ast, S.Grubelic 12+2reb+1ast, A.Cabrilo 8+1reb+1ast, A.Ponjavic 7+3reb+1ast, A.Woods 6+2reb+5ast Krka - Gorica 101-74 Bottom-ranked Croatian Gorica (0-8) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their eighth consecutive match to second ranked Slovenian Krka (7-1) 101-74 on Monday evening. Krka dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Gorica's 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Miha Skedelj (201-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Jan Span (189-1992) chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. Forward Jure Gunjina (203-1992, college: GSW) produced 17 points and forward Ivan Nakic-Vojnovic (206-1999) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Krka and four Gorica players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Krka maintains second position with 7-1 record behind leader Helios Suns. Loser Gorica still closes the standings with eight games lost. Krka will meet Borac BL (#4) in the next round. Gorica will play against Sloga KR (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Krka: R.Stipcevic 18+3ast, R.Spasojevic 15+2reb+2ast, J.Robert 14+3reb, L.Stergar 14+3reb+2ast, J.Span 12+4reb+5ast, M.Skedelj 10+14reb+3ast Gorica: J.Gunjina 17+3reb+3ast, I.Nakic-Vojnovic 12+8reb+1ast, I.Majic 12+1ast, V.Porobic 10+5reb+2ast, A.Masic 9+2reb, T.Jelenkovic 7+2reb+3ast Sloga KR - Osijek 84-80 Not a big story in a game in Kraljevo where 11th ranked Croatian Osijek (1-7) was defeated by seventh ranked Serbian Sloga KR (5-3) 84-80 on Monday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Sloga KR made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sloga KR made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Stefan Matovic (203-1991) who scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Djordje Simeunovic (201-1996) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Bosnian-Croatian power forward Gojko Sudzum (204-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds and American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Four Osijek players scored in double figures. Osijek's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Sloga KR have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Pelister. Osijek lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Sencur Gor. and Spars. Sloga KR will meet bottom-ranked Gorica (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Osijek will play against Podgorica and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Sloga KR: S.Matovic 15+6reb+2ast, D.Simeunovic 15+5reb+2ast, J.Stamenic 12+2reb, D.Underwood 9+5reb, E.Cekic 8+2reb+2ast, Z.Paunovic 8+3reb+3ast Osijek: G.Sudzum 25+13reb+1ast, C.Bradford 23+5reb+5ast, D.Vuk 12+3reb+1ast, T.Vranjes 10+4reb+2ast, V.Budimir 4+1reb+1ast, B.Marko 4+4reb Podgorica - Siroki 69-62 There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Montenegrin Podgorica (4-4) beat at home 6th ranked Bosnian Siroki (4-4) 69-62 on Monday. The best player for the winners was forward Viktor Vujisic (200-2001) who scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Luka Bogavac (195-2003, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 13 points. Four Podgorica players scored in double figures. Podgorica's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Croatian Ive Ivanov (200-1985, agency: PEPI SPORT) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and American point guard Daishon Knight (185-1991, college: Illinois St., agency: BIG) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Podgorica moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Siroki. Podgorica will meet Osijek (#11) on the road in the next round. Siroki will play against TFT and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Podgorica: V.Vujisic 14+6reb+1ast, B.Luka 13+2reb+3ast, M.Vujic 10+2reb+1ast, L.Beyhurst 10+1reb+4ast, A.Filip 8+6reb+1ast, S.Fofana 6+2reb+2ast Siroki: D.Knight 16+1reb+5ast, I.Ivanov 16+7reb+1ast, E.Little 13+6reb, M.Covic 6+4reb+1ast, M.Brzoja 6+5reb+3ast, C.Josip 3+3reb TFT - Sencur Gor. 74-91 Slovenian Sencur Gor. has finally registered their first victory this season after seven consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Skopje, where they defeated North Macedonian TFT (2-6) 91-74. Sencur Gor. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to TFT's 24. Sencur Gor. forced 19 TFT turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by TFT's players. TFT was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by power forward Dino Muric (201-1990) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Bosnian center Emir Ahmedovic (217-1994) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Sencur Gor.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 18 points by point guard Aleksandar Kostoski (186-1988, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for TFT. American forward Trent Buttrick (206-1998, college: UMass, agency: Mansfield and Associates) added 16 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Four TFT players scored in double figures. Sencur Gor. (1-7) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Osijek and Spars. TFT at the other side keeps the tenth position with six games lost. Sencur Gor. will play against Spars (#13) in Sarajevo in the next round. TFT will play on the road against Siroki in Siroki Brijeg and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sencur Gor.: E.Ahmedovic 19+5reb+1ast, D.Muric 19+13reb+4ast, N.Martincic 14, L.Walford 11+3reb+1ast, M.Rojc 8+3reb+5ast, T.Srdjan 6+3reb+1ast TFT: A.Kostoski 18+4reb+3ast, T.Buttrick 16+6reb+1ast, D.McBrayer 13+5reb+3ast, T.Viktor 10+4reb+2ast, L.Anderson 8+2reb, D.Haughton 7+2reb+1ast |
| ALPE ADRIA CUP |
| Recap of Round 1 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Pardubice - Spisski Rytieri 73-59 The game was mostly controlled by Pardubice. Spisski Rytieri was better in second period 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Spisski Rytieri 45-30 including 18 on the offensive glass. Point guard Tomas Vyoral (192-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Croatian-Bosnian center Robert Rikic (219-1990, agency: AltusBasket) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Pardubice players scored in double figures. Pardubice's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Argentinian point guard Lautaro Lopez (189-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Belgian-Slovakian center Michal Fusek (223-1995, agency: 011 Sports) added 14 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for Spisski Rytieri in the defeat. Top scorers: Pardubice: T.Vyoral 14+10reb+4ast, R.Rikic 13+7reb+4ast, D.Pekarek 10+5reb+2ast, P.Safarcik 10+5reb+2ast, N.Neal 8+2reb+4ast, B.Matej 5 Spisski Rytieri: L.Lopez 17+7reb+5ast, M.Fusek 14+6reb, V.Granic 13+6reb, P.McGlynn 5+1reb+4ast, D.Hlivak 4+5reb+1ast, A.Thomas 2 Kolin - Vienna 74-72 The hosts trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 28-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Forward Michal Mares (193-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 23 points for the winners and point guard Ondrej Siska (190-1993) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side center Jozo Rados (206-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Serbian-Austrian guard Bogic Vujosevic (192-1992) scored 16 points and 7 assists. Four BC Vienna players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Kolin: M.Mares 23+2reb+3ast, O.Siska 11+6reb+4ast, A.Ciz 8+3reb+6ast, P.Losonsky 8+3reb, D.Slavinskas 7+2reb+2ast, J.Petras 6+9reb+1ast Vienna: J.Rados 18+10reb+2ast, B.Vujosevic 16+4reb+7ast, E.Murati 12+5reb+6ast, S.Savic 10+4reb+1ast, I.Siriscevic 6+4reb+1ast, J.Manigat 5+2reb Sibenka - Komarno 78-71 The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 78-71. Guard Srdjan Brocic (183-1999, agency: BeoBasket) fired 20 points and 8 assists for the winners. Power forward Pavao Paic (205-1998, agency: AltusBasket) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Serbian forward Vuk Djordjevic (203-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Shane Gatling (188-1998, college: Colorado) added 25 points respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Sibenka: S.Brocic 20+3reb+8ast, P.Paic 17+7reb+6ast, L.Skoric 13+6reb, P.Juraj 9+3reb+1ast, J.Kakar 8+2reb+1ast, M.Howard 5+8reb Komarno: S.Gatling 25+1reb+3ast, L.Gasic 20+6reb+2ast, V.Djordjevic 20+10reb+1ast, M.Markovic 5+8reb+1ast, V.Samuel 1+3reb+1ast, M.Dolnik 0 MKS DG - Timisoara 93-86 Timisoara trailed by 13 points at halftime and as many as 22 after three quarters before a 32-17 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 86-93 at the end of the game. MKS DG looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Slovenian forward Martin Krampelj (206-1995, college: Creighton) fired 20 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American Gerry Blakes (183-1993, college: Arizona St., agency: BIG) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. MKS DG's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Serbian point guard Ilija Djokovic (191-1996) produced 26 points and 6 assists and Serbian-Bosnian point guard Nikola Gajic (195-1991, college: SF Austin) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: MKS DG: M.Krampelj 20+4reb+4ast, G.Blakes 18+6reb+3ast, J.Chealey 15+1reb+4ast, O.Drame 10+6reb+1ast, M.Piechowicz 8+2reb+2ast, T.Bluiett 7+4reb+3ast Timisoara: I.Djokovic 26+1reb+6ast, I.Kesar 21+2reb+1ast, A.Mekic 12+1reb, N.Gajic 10+11reb+3ast, A.Mirkovic 6+2reb+4ast, E.Petrescu 4+2reb |
| ARGENTINA |
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| Mitchell's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Atenas (#20, 1-17) 68-59. Obera is placed at 2nd position in Argentinian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Obera will need more victories to improve their 16-6 record. In the team's last game Mitchell had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Obera's top player in his first season with the team. Georgia Institute of Technology graduate has very impressive stats this year. Mitchell is in league's top in points (6th best: 16.0ppg) and averages solid 55.0% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Michael Henry (196-G-1995) of La Union. He is American guard in his first season at La Union. In the last game Henry recorded impressive double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds. Of course La Union cruised to a 93-82 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Comunicaciones (#18, 5-16). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. La Union dropped in the standings to 13th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 9-14 record. Henry is a newcomer at La Union and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Mateo Bolivar (187-SG-1992) of Union SF (#19). Bolivar scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was a key player of Union SF, leading his team to a 89-88 win against the higher-ranked Riachuelo LR (#16, 5-11). Union SF can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 5-17 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Bolivar has a very solid season. In 20 games in Argentina he scored 11.3ppg. He also has 4.6rpg and FGP: 54.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Nicola Pomoli (195-G/F-1999) of Platense - 21 points and 7 rebounds 5. Juan Arengo (185-G-1996) of Regatas - 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Leonel Schattmann (193-SG-1987) of Boca - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Isaac Copeland (206-PF-1995) of Obras - 17 points and 10 rebounds 8. Xavier Carreras (198-F-1994) of Obera - 18 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Nicolas Romano (200-G) of Instituto - 18 points and 9 rebounds 10. Nicolas De los Santos (180-PG-1988) of Obera - 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 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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| Elston Turner (ex Iraklis) signs at Union de Santa Fe - by Eurobasket News | |||
His team made it to the Italian Final Four in 2015 and 2016. The previous (2020-21) season he played at PAOK Thessaloniki (GBL) in Greece. In 25 games he recorded 11.1ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.6apg in that year. Turner helped them to make it to the Greek Cup Semifinals. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. Turner is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven) and Italy (Pesaro, Mens Sana, Brindisi, Vanoli Cremona and Treviso). Turner graduated from Texas A&M University in 2013 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. Let's have closer look into Turner's outlook: A quality scorer with winning mentality and great personality. Has a big body that enables him to play at the 3 position, but is a typical SG who knows how to create his own shot. (via @basquetplus) |
| AUSTRALIA |
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| Perry Lakes Hawks sign Daniel Alexander - by Hugh McAuliffe |
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The Perry Lakes Hawks today announced the signing of American import Daniel Alexander (206-F-1991, college: GCU, agency: Haylett Sports) for the 2023 NBL1 West season. A 6'9" forward from Texas, Alexander joins the Hawks having not played professionally since October 2018. Alexander played college basketball for Texas A&M and Grand Canyon before splitting his first three years as a professional in Australia and the NBA G League. He won a SEABL championship with the Mount Gambier Pioneers in 2017 and an NBA G League championship with the Austin Spurs in 2018. It will be his third stint in Western Australia, having played for the Lakeside Lightning in the former State Basketball League (SBL) in 2016 and 2018. In the SBL, now known as NBL1 West, he was All-Star Five both seasons and was the league's scoring champion in 2018. Alexander's last playing stint was in Sweden during the 2018-19 season. A knee injury ended his season early, and due to recovery and ultimately the COVID-19 pandemic, he has been unable to return to the court since. The 2023 NBL1 West season is set to get underway on Friday 31 March, with the Hawks hosting the East Perth Eagles at Bendat Basketball Centre. Alexander's return season will see him team up with his former Lightning teammate and fellow American Jack Isenbarger. Alongside them will be returning Hawks Ben Purser, Bailey Cole, Adrian Nobensi, Cooper Hamilton and Adrian Nobensi. |
| Eastern Mavericks keep Legan for another season - by Hugh McAuliffe | |||
He has spent his entire career in Australia playing for four other teams: Toowoomba Mountaineers, Norwood Flames, West Adelaide Bearcats and Ipswich Force. His team made it to the Premier League Semifinals in 2018 and 2019. Among many awards he received Australiabasket.com All-Australian QBL Player of the Year award and Australiabasket.com All-Australian QBL Import Player of the Year award back in 2016. Legan graduated from East Carolina University in 2009 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season in pro basketball. His game is described as: Described as a tough and mature player .. Very good shooter with exceptional range .. Expected to compete for playing time immediately. Excellent 3-point and free throw shooter. Can play the 1 or the 2. Team-minded and unselfish. |
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| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
| Yunus Sonsirma is a newcomer at Bahcesehir - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Sonsirma has played previously for four other teams: Pinar Karsiyaka, Dacka, Turk Telekom and Eskisehir Basket. His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2014 and 2021. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com Turkish TBL All-Domestic Players Team back in 2017. |
| H.Jerusalem lands T.J. Cline - by Eurobasket News | |||
Cline is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Italy (Brescia), Turkey (Galatasaray), NBA (Milwaukee Bucks), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Holon), NBA Summer League (Milwaukee Bucks) and The Basketball Tournament (The Web). Cline received All-Atlantic 10 Player of the Year award back in 2017. He graduated from University of Richmond in 2017 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. |
| Gavin Ware claims Basketball Champions League weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 29-year old had the game-high 24 points adding seven rebounds for Dijon in his team's victory, helping them to beat H.Jerusalem (#4, 0-1) 84-77. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Dijon to jump to the first place in the Basketball Champions League. But it's just the very beginning of the Top 16 and Dijon won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. It's Ware's second year at Dijon and it's hard to imagine this team without him. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American point guard Joe Ragland (182-PG-1989) of H.Holon. Ragland impressed basketball fans with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Bad luck as H.Holon was edged by Strasbourg (1-0) 112-110. The Top 16 is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Ragland is well-known by H.Holon fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Serbian Dusan Ristic (213-C-1995, agency: BeoBasket) of top-ranked Galatasaray. Ristic scored 18 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Galatasaray, leading his team to a 100-73 easy win against #4 ranked Limoges in a game of the week. Galatasaray has a very good start of the Top 16. But there was just one game played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Ristic also has a very good start of the Top 16 with very strong stats. The stage just started for Ristic as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. David Kravish (207-C-1992) of Unicaja - 22 points and 5 rebounds 5. David Holston (173-PG-1986) of Dijon - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 13 assists 6. Devin Robinson (203-F-1995) of Manresa - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Akil Mitchell (206-C-1992) of AEK - 18 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Angelo Caloiaro (203-F-1989) of Galatasaray - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Zachary Hankins (211-C-1996) of H.Jerusalem - 13 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Ercan Osmani (206-C/F-1998) of Darussafaka - 19 points, 4 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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ABA-Araraquara (Paulista) agreed terms with 25-year old point guard Guilherme Santos (189cm-1997) for upcoming 2023 season. Santos just played at Paysandu in the Para State Tournament. He was a member of Brazilian U18 National Team back in 2014. Santos has played previously for five other teams: Paschoalotto/Bauru, Barueri, Brasilia, Liga Sorocabana de Basquete and Vila Nova FC / AEGB. He played in the final of Brazilian CBC League in 2022. |
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| LNB Round 4: Concepcion defeat Valdivia - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Valdivia (2-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by top-ranked Concepcion (2-0) 74-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Valdivia. They outrebounded Valdivia 39-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds. American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) contributed with 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian Juan Manuel Rivero (191-1985) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for Valdivia. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Valdivia at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with Espanol T. and Espanol O.. Concepcion are looking forward to face league's leader Ancud at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Valdivia's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valdivia to the arena Las Animas. Important game to mention about took place in Talca. Sixth ranked Puerto Varas (3-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Espanol T. (2-1) 71-69 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Espanol T.. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Sebastian Silva (187-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Juan Fontena who added 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Puerto Varas' coach Leonardo Monsalvez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Davon Haynes (203-1991, college: UAPB) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Puerto Varas moved-up to third place. Espanol T. at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with Valdivia and Espanol O.. Puerto Varas will play against league's second-placed Los Leones in Quilpue in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Espanol T. will have a break next round. Tinguiririca's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Puerto Montt (1-3) 72-55 on Sunday. The winners were led by Gianncarlo Caraboni who scored that evening 26 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds by Martin Chervo did not help to save the game for Puerto Montt. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tinguiririca (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Puerto Montt dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Catolica and Las Animas. Tinguiririca will meet Quilicura (#9) on the road in the next round. Puerto Montt will play against Catolica and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Espanol O. beat Catolica on the road 81-77. Los Leones destroyed Las Animas on its own court 95-71. Las Animas unfortunately lost to Catolica in Santiago 94-96. Concepcion rolled over Temuco at home 127-60. The most impressive performance of 4th round was 19 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists by Sebastian Carrasco of Concepcion. Catolica - Espanol O. 77-81 No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Espanol O. (2-1) beat 15th ranked Catolica (1-3) in Santiago 81-77 on Saturday. Espanol O. forced 23 Catolica turnovers. The winners were led by American guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Argentinian Rodrigo Acuna (198-1995) supported him with 26 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). White is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 20 points and 16 rebounds by American forward TJ Robinson (203-1989, college: LBSU) did not help to save the game for Catolica. His fellow American import point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) added 22 points for lost side. Espanol O. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Valdivia and Espanol T. Catolica lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Las Animas and Puerto Montt. Espanol O. will meet at home bottom-ranked Temuco (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Catolica will play against Puerto Montt and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Espanol O.: R.Acuna 26+3reb, D.White 19+11reb+6ast, N.Zurschmitten 16+6reb+6ast, J.Cardenas 9+2reb, R.Munoz 8+5reb+5ast, M.Sepulveda 3+5reb Catolica: M.Payton 22+2reb+3ast, T.Robinson 20+16reb+2ast, A.Pablo 17+4reb+1ast, R.Rodrigo 7+3reb, D.Vicente 5+4reb, L.Cifuentes 2+1reb Valdivia - Concepcion 64-74 The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Valdivia (2-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by top-ranked Concepcion (2-0) 74-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Valdivia. They outrebounded Valdivia 39-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds. American forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) contributed with 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Concepcion players scored in double figures. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian Juan Manuel Rivero (191-1985) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Argentinian forward Nicholas Wadell (201-1989) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Valdivia. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Valdivia at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with Espanol T. and Espanol O.. Concepcion are looking forward to face league's leader Ancud at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Valdivia's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valdivia to the arena Las Animas. Top scorers: Concepcion: C.Milano 14+17reb, E.Arteaga 11+1reb+1ast, R.Terry 10+5reb+2ast, J.Evans 10+8reb+2ast, E.Luzcando 8+2reb+3ast, S.Carrasco 7+1ast Valdivia: N.Ferreyra 17+1reb+1ast, N.Wadell 14+7reb+4ast, J.Manuel Rivero 14+10reb+3ast, G.Isla 8+2reb+1ast, C.Soto 6+4reb+1ast, T.Luciano 3+1reb+1ast Los Leones - Las Animas 95-71 Very expected game when 8th ranked Las Animas (1-3) were smashed by top-ranked Los Leones (3-0) in Quilpue 95-71 on Monday. Los Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Las Animas' 32. Los Leones forced 20 Las Animas turnovers and outrebounded them 49-31 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by DR Congolese-Canadian forward Eric Kibi (198-1990, college: ACU) who scored that evening 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Darrol Jones (193-1994) supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Five Los Leones players scored in double figures. Even 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by the former international Diego Low (190-1997) did not help to save the game for Las Animas. Spanish Alejandro Vergara (196-1995) added 16 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Los Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ancud. Las Animas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with three games lost. They share the position with Catolica and Puerto Montt. Los Leones will meet Puerto Varas (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Las Animas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valdivia Valdivia. Top scorers: Los Leones: D.Jones 21+5reb+1ast, T.Lee 17+7reb, E.Kibi 15+9reb+4ast, T.Alvarez 14+1reb+3ast, M.Kennedy 14+9reb+3ast, I.Carrion 8+5reb+2ast Las Animas: A.Vergara 16+3reb+2ast, L.Alexandre 12+8reb, C.Naranjo 12+1reb+1ast, C.Schoppler 9+1reb+6ast, D.Low 8+10reb+4ast, C.Amicucci 8+4reb+2ast Tinguiririca - Puerto Montt 72-55 Tinguiririca's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Puerto Montt (1-3) 72-55 on Sunday. Tinguiririca forced 23 Puerto Montt turnovers. The winners were led by the former international forward Gianncarlo Caraboni who scored that evening 26 points and 9 rebounds and forward Angel Galaviz (198-2000) supported him with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds by Argentinian forward Martin Chervo (200-1992) did not help to save the game for Puerto Montt. Felipe Bartsch (-2001) added 18 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tinguiririca (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Puerto Montt dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Catolica and Las Animas. Tinguiririca will meet Quilicura (#9) on the road in the next round. Puerto Montt will play against Catolica and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Tinguiririca: G.Caraboni 26+9reb+3ast, G.Angel 16+14reb+1ast, M.Sepulveda 10+2reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez Flores 7+3reb+2ast, S.Fernandez 6+2reb, F.Gonzalez Burgos 4+3reb+1ast Puerto Montt: B.Felipe 18+2reb+1ast, C.Martin 16+13reb+1ast, G.Sebastian 7+5reb+2ast, O.Cristobal 6+1reb, G.Facundo 2+7reb+1ast, H.Gustavo 2+2reb+2ast Espanol T. - Puerto Varas 69-71 Important game to mention about took place in Talca. Sixth ranked Puerto Varas (3-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Espanol T. (2-1) 71-69 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Espanol T.. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Sebastian Silva (187-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international power forward Juan Fontena (196-1987) who added 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Puerto Varas players scored in double figures. Puerto Varas' coach Leonardo Monsalvez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American forward Davon Haynes (203-1991, college: UAPB) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and forward Diego Zerene (-2000) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Puerto Varas moved-up to third place. Espanol T. at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with Valdivia and Espanol O.. Puerto Varas will play against league's second-placed Los Leones in Quilpue in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Espanol T. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Puerto Varas: N.Martinez 14+1reb+1ast, C.Villagran 13+4reb+2ast, J.Fontena 11+8reb+1ast, A.Pinedo 11+3reb+1ast, S.Silva 10+11reb+4ast, R.Worrell 4+5reb+2ast Espanol T.: R.Gomez 19+2reb+3ast, D.Haynes 17+8reb+2ast, Z.Diego 16+5reb+5ast, L.Claudio 7+4reb+3ast, D.Simon 6+3reb+2ast, A.Jaime 4+2reb+2ast Catolica - Las Animas 96-94 There was a surprise result when fifteenth ranked Catolica (1-3) edged higher ranked Las Animas (1-3) in Santiago 96-94 on Sunday. Catolica forced 19 Las Animas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) who scored that evening 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Pablo Allegrini (-2000) supported him with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Payton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds by Argentinian power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-1985) did not help to save the game for Las Animas. Spanish Alejandro Vergara (196-1995) added 23 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Catolica left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with Las Animas and Puerto Montt. It was Las Animas' third loss in a row. Catolica will meet Puerto Montt (#13) on the road in the next round. Las Animas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valdivia Valdivia. Top scorers: Catolica: M.Payton 27+5reb+4ast, T.Robinson 20+3reb+4ast, A.Pablo 18+8reb+4ast, D.Vicente 17+6reb+2ast, S.Deiker 6+2reb+1ast, R.Rodrigo 3+1ast Las Animas: C.Amicucci 28+11reb+3ast, A.Vergara 23+12reb+5ast, C.Schoppler 19+8reb+10ast, D.Low 14+5reb+1ast, C.Naranjo 8+1reb, S.Lorca 2 Concepcion - Temuco 127-60 Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Temuco (0-3) was outscored on the road by top-ranked Concepcion (2-0) 127-60 on Sunday. Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Temuco's 36. Concepcion forced 26 Temuco turnovers and outrebounded them 38-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Temuco's players. The winners were led by the former international point guard Sebastian Carrasco (180-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and international point guard Diego Silva (186) supported him with 19 points, 5 assists and 7 steals. Five Concepcion players scored in double figures. Concepcion's coach Cipriano Nunez felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds by Brazilian power forward Diego Dias Silva (207-1990) did not help to save the game for Temuco. The former international center Carlos Aranda (200) added 20 points for lost side. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Loser Temuco still closes the standings with three games lost. Concepcion will meet at home league's leader Ancud in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Temuco will play against Espanol O. (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Concepcion: E.Arteaga 20+1ast, D.Silva 19+2reb+5ast, S.Carrasco 19+5reb+10ast, S.Lino 18+2reb+1ast, K.Rubio 15+3reb+1ast, R.Michael 11+5reb+2ast Temuco: C.Aranda 20, D.Dias Silva 15+14reb+2ast, D.Smythe 9+5ast, J.Fuentes 8+5reb, J.Manriquez 6+3reb+10ast, A.Matias 2 |
| Worrell's double-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 17 points and 16 rebounds, while his team outclassed Tinguiririca (#10, 1-2) with 34-point margin 95-61. Puerto Varas is placed at 3rd position in Chilean league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Puerto Varas will need more victories to improve their 3-1 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Worrell as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Rasheed Worrell averages this season 9.0ppg and 8.0rpg. Worth to mention Worrell played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. Second best performed player last round was Martin Chervo (200-F-1992) of Puerto Montt. He is Argentinian forward in his first season at Puerto Montt. In the last game Chervo recorded impressive double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Puerto Montt was edged by Espanol T. (2-1) 70-69. The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Chervo is a newcomer at Puerto Montt and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.0ppg (#8). He also registered 13.3 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to forward Stephen Maxwell (201-F-1993) of league's leader Ancud. Maxwell scored 29 points. He was a key player of Ancud, leading his team to a 104-95 win against Quilicura (#9, 1-2). Ancud started extremely well this year. They recorded 3 victories without losing a single game. Maxwell turns to be one of the very best players in the league while he is also a leader of the top team having his eyes on the championship title. Maxwell has a great season in Chile. After only 3 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 27.0ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 10.7rpg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Rodrigo Gallegos (186-PG-1991) of Ancud - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Gabriel Diaz (SG-1999) of Castro - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Davon Haynes (203-F-1991) of Espanol T. - 18 points and 20 rebounds 7. Chris Perry (203-F-1994) of Quilicura - 17 points and 15 rebounds 8. Dennis McKinney (193-F-1998) of Puente Alto - 27 points and 6 rebounds 9. Pablo Coro (190-G-1990) of Quilicura - 25 points and 3 assists 10. Rakim Brown (198-SG-1991) of Ancud - 15 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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| Nymburk adds Reeves to their roster, ex Alfinden - by Surujh Roopnarine | ||||
He graduated from Park University in 2022 and it is his first season as a professional player. |
| Nymburk signs Jimmy Boeheim, ex Karditsas - by Surujh Roopnarine | ||||
He represented USA at the Albert Schweitzer International Tournament in Mannheim (Unofficial World Championships U18) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 1.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.5apg. Boeheim graduated from Syracuse University in 2022 after playing for three-seasons at Cornell and it is his first season as a professional player. |
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| Adris Rodriguez's triple-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Experienced Adris Rodriguez (203-C-1988) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's leader Capitanes and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 2. The 34-year old center recorded a triple-double of 15 points adding also twenty seven rebounds and ten assists, while his team beat Sameji (#3, 0-2), the league's bottom-ranked team 121-109. It allowed Capitanes to consolidate first place in the Dominican Rep. LDC. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Capitanes won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. Rodriguez just recently signed at Capitanes and just after two games he already turned to be a very valuable addition to the team. Rodriguez has impressive league stats. He leads league in rebounds with 20.0rpg and is league's best passer with 8.0apg. Rodriguez is in league's top in and averages solid 1.5bpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward James Milton (203-F-1992) of second-ranked Immortals. Milton impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 37 points and 11 rebounds. Of course Immortals cruised to a 123-116 relatively comfortable win over Evolve OL (0-2). His team has extremely good start of the season. They won both games so far. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Milton is one of the most experienced players at Immortals and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 32.5ppg (#1). He also registered 11.5 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was another Capitanes' star - Rich Polanco (203-F-1997). Polanco showcased his all-around game by recording 26 points, ten rebounds and ten assists (!!!) in the last round. He was another key player of Capitanes, helping his team with a 106-99 win against #2 ranked Evolve OL in a game of the week. Capitanes has a very good start of the season. But there were just 2 games played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Polanco also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. Polanco has a great season in Dominican Republic. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.0ppg (6th best), rebounds with 9.0rpg (5th best) and assists with 7.0apg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Domont Wright (203-F/C) of Immortals - 24 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Oliver Ferreira (189-G-1993) of Capitanes - 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 6. DeJon Waters Jr. (190-G-1997) of Evolve OL - 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Aneury Parra) of Evolve OL - 30 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Angel Rivas (198-F-1993) of Immortals - 29 points and 8 rebounds 9. Ernesto Rodriguez (194-F-1994) of Capitanes - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Benny Nova) of Evolve OL - 30 points, 8 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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| Paris ink Michael Roll - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Roll is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Antwerp Giants), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Italy (Milano), Spain (Zaragoza) and Turkey (Turk Telekom, Besiktas and Bornova). Roll won Israeli Premier League championship title in 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2006 and 2008. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention back in 2016 and 2017. Roll is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Paris. He graduated from University of California at Los Angeles in 2010 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. Roll could be described: A very good shooter, with 3pts range, he also reads the game very well when he's on the court. Passes the ball well and can make a lot of little things and all those "intangibles" that can make you win. Not so athletic, but better than expected, he is a tough defender, even thanks to high basketball IQ. Plus, has a winning mentality and yet a good leadership. |
| Arnoldas Kulboka gets MVP of the Week award for EuroCup - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old had the game-high 30 points adding four rebounds and three assists for Promitheas in his team's victory, helping them to beat Buducnost (7-5) 81-72. Promitheas is placed at 5th position in EuroCup. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Promitheas will need more victories to improve their 7-5 record. In the team's last game Kulboka had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He turned to be Promitheas' top player in his first season with the team. Kulboka has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (9th best: 6.5rpg) and averages solid 53.2% FGP and 42.2% from behind 3-point line. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American swingman James Palmer Jr. (196-G/F-1996) of league's best team Bourg. Palmer Jr. impressed basketball fans with 31 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists. Bad luck as Bourg was edged by the lower-ranked Lietkabelis (#7, 5-7) 92-88. Bourg managed to keep the same 1st spot in the standings. His team has currently 8-4 record. Palmer Jr. is a newcomer at Bourg and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.2ppg (#8). The third best performed player last round was Ismael Kamagate (211-C-2001) of Paris (#3). Kamagate scored 16 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Paris, leading his team to a 86-75 win against the lower-ranked Trento (#9, 2-10). Paris needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 8 victories and 4 lost games. Kamagate has a great season in EuroCup. After 12 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 9.7rpg (2nd best). He also has 1.8bpg and FGP: 80.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Xavier Munford (193-G-1992) of H.Tel-Aviv - 33 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Yogi Ferrell (183-PG-1993) of Cedevita Ol. - 25 points and 7 assists 6. Jaylen Hoard (203-F-1999) of H.Tel-Aviv - 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Tyrone Wallace (196-G-1994) of Paris - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Joel Parra (202-F-2000) of Joventut - 23 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Gediminas Orelik (199-F-1990) of Lietkabelis - 27 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Yago Matheus (175-PG-1999) of Ulm - 18 points, 3 rebounds and 10 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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| Max Heidegger (ex Merkezefendi) agreed terms with Baskonia - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Heidegger has played also professionally in Germany (EWE Baskets), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bnei Hasharon) and NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks). His team was regular season runner-up in Big West in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention in 2022. He graduated from University of California Santa Barbara in 2020 and it is his third season in pro basketball. |
| FIBA EUROPE CUP |
| FIBA Europe Cup round 4 (Second Stage) best performance: Jeffrey Crockett (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 31-year old player was the main contributor (23 points, five rebounds and two assists) to his team's victory, helping them to outclass, Second Stage bottom-ranked team Levice (#4, 0-4) with 31-point margin 86-55. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Kauhajoki to consolidate first place in the FIBA Europe Cup. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Kauhajoki already had a very good start winning all 4 without losing a single one. In the team's last game Crockett had a remarkable 87.5% from 2-point range. He turned to be Kauhajoki's top player in his first season with the team. Former Texas Tech University star has very solid stats this year. Crockett is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 8.5rpg) and averages impressive 66.7% FGP and 55.0% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last round's games was young Lithuanian Donatas Tarolis (207-SF-1994) of league's second-best Oradea. Tarolis had a very good evening with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course Oradea cruised to a 95-84 relatively comfortable win over Bamberg (2-2). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Oradea consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. His team's 2-2 record is not bad at all. Tarolis is a newcomer at Oradea, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was Canadian guard Olivier Hanlan (193-G-1993) of league's top team Gaziantep. Hanlan scored 27 points and passed four assists. He was a key player of Gaziantep, leading his team to a 92-70 easy win against #4 ranked Kalev/Cramo. Gaziantep started extremely well this Second Stage. They recorded 4 victories without losing a single game. Hanlan turns to be one of the very best players in the league while he is also a leader of the top team having his eyes on the championship title. Hanlan has a very solid season. In 5 games in FIBA Europe Cup he scored 16.4ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jaren Lewis (201-SF-1996) of Crailsheim - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Leyton Hammonds (203-PF-1994) of Gaziantep - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Shawn Jones (203-PF-1992) of H.Haifa - 19 points and 10 rebounds 7. Jerai Grant (203-C/F-1989) of Budivelnyk - 23 points and 7 rebounds 8. Christian Sengfelder (203-PF-1995) of Bamberg - 23 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Otis Livingston II (180-PG-1996) of Crailsheim - 23 points 10. Max Landis (188-PG-1993) of FC Porto - 29 points 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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| Zenit lands Adrien Moerman, ex Monaco - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Moerman was a member of French international program for some years. He was called to French Senior National Team between 2009 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. Moerman has played also professionally in Spain (Barca and Bilbao), Turkey (Efes, Dacka and Bandirma) and France (Chorale de Roanne, Sluc Nancy, JSF Nanterre and Entente Orleans 45). He won Euroleague championship title in 2021 and 2022 and made it to the cup final in 2009 and 2010. Moerman was voted to Eurobasket.com French ProA All-Domestic Players Team back in 2014 and 2015. He is described as: A solid combo forward with great outside scoring accuracy. Started his career playing inside and can spend some time at the 5 if necessary. |
| Treviso signs Hugo Invernizzi - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He was a member of French international program for some years. Invernizzi was called to French Senior National Team between 2018 and 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. He has played also professionally for other French teams like Limoges CSP Elite, SIG Strasbourg, STB Le Havre, CFBB and JSF Nanterre. His team made it to the French League Semifinals in 2019. |
| Paris ink Michael Roll - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Roll is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Antwerp Giants), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Italy (Milano), Spain (Zaragoza) and Turkey (Turk Telekom, Besiktas and Bornova). Roll won Israeli Premier League championship title in 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2006 and 2008. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention back in 2016 and 2017. Roll is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Paris. He graduated from University of California at Los Angeles in 2010 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. Roll could be described: A very good shooter, with 3pts range, he also reads the game very well when he's on the court. Passes the ball well and can make a lot of little things and all those "intangibles" that can make you win. Not so athletic, but better than expected, he is a tough defender, even thanks to high basketball IQ. Plus, has a winning mentality and yet a good leadership. |
| Marcus Relphorde claims French NM1 Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 34-year old swingman had the game-high 28 points adding six rebounds for Poitiers in his team's victory, helping them to beat Challans (12-9) 85-77. Poitiers is placed at 6th position in French NM1. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Poitiers will need more victories to improve their 12-9 record. In the team's last game Relphorde had a remarkable six three-pointers out of 11 attempts. It's his second year at Poitiers and it's hard to imagine this team without him. University of Colorado graduate has very impressive stats this year. Relphorde is in league's top in points (2nd best: 21.3ppg) and averages solid 54.9% FGP and 44.1% from behind 3-point line. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young international forward Jean-Frederic Morency (200-F-1989) of Rueil. Morency impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as Rueil was edged by slightly higher-ranked Lorient (#7, 12-9) 80-78. Rueil managed to keep the same 9th spot in Group A. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 11-10 record is not bad and everything may still change. Morency is a newcomer at Rueil and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was Senegalese Pape Diop (202-F-1996) of Andrezieux (#7). Diop scored 22 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Andrezieux, leading his team to a 89-82 win against the higher-ranked Orchies (#4, 14-7). Andrezieux needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in Group B. Their record at this point is 12 victories and 9 lost games. Diop has a very solid season. In 21 games in France he scored 15.6ppg. He also has 6.8rpg and FGP: 61.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Luka Nikolic (209-F/C-1994) of Boulogne - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Johan Randriamananjara (199-G-2000) of Cergy-Pontoise - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Valentin Bigote (196-SF-1992) of Le Havre - 30 points and 3 assists 7. Mahes Montout (185-G-2000) of Boulogne - 22 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Bryan Coudray (189-PG-2000) of Pont-de-Cheruy - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Aaron Levarity (203-PF-1997) of Lyon - 12 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Serigne Barro (208-C-1995) of Le Havre - 18 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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| GEORGIA |
| Malcolm Drumwright (ex Vitoria SC) agreed terms with Tbilisi State University - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
He has played previously for the Georgian team Delta under TSU's current coach Leqso Lapanashvili . Among many awards, he won the Georgian League championship title in 2019. Drumwright was voted to the Georgian League All-Star Game back in 2019. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. His game is described as: Malcolm is a dynamic guard who can contribute in a wide variety of ways for his team. Can play both guard positions but is best with the ball in his hands. Has explosive ball-handling ability and can get to wherever he wants on the court. Has an incredible ability to get into the lane and uses his impressive body control to finish around the bucket. A threat to pull up from anywhere on the court. Super confident and aggressive. Always puts defenses in conflict. Looks to get teammates involved with dump-offs and drive and kicks. Physical, aggressive defender who gives trouble to opponents. Already has led his team to a championship title as a rookie in Georgia and had an impressive season with Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal. Drumwright's a true competitor who does whatever it takes to win. The type of guard coaches and teammates love to have on their side. |
| Kakhaber Jintcharadze (ex Al Kahraba) is a newcomer at Kutaisi - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
Kakha been a member of the Georgian international program for some years. He has regularly been called up for the Georgian senior team since 2016 and was a mainstay of the team at Eurobasket 2022 in Tbilisi. Jintcharadze has played previously for five other Georgia teams: Mgzavrebi, Batumi, Zestaponi, Samedicino, and Olimpi. His teams have made it to the Georgian Cup Finalist in the 2019 and 2021 finals, and last season he was the main catalyst in Olimpis finals run leading the team in scoring. Kakha has been named an all-star and all-league on countless occasions and last season he was named the league MVP by the Georgian Basketball Federation. |
| Aubrey McAlpine (ex Al-Quwa) signs at Olimpi - by Giorgi Gugeshashvili | |||
He is familiar with European, Australian and of course North American leagues. McAlpine has played previously professionally in Australia (Gators), Georgia (Dinamo, Tbilisi State University, Delta and Vera) and The Basketball Tournament (Chicago Hoopville). He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Honorable Mention in 2016 and 2022. His team won Georgian Supercup in 2020. McAlpine attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. He graduated from Robert Morris University Illinois in 2013 and it is his tenth season in pro basketball. |
| Kavkasia inks Malik Duffy, ex Dorados - by Giorgi Gugeshashvili | ||||
Duffy graduated from California State Chico in 2022 and it is his first season as a professional player. |
| GERMANY |
| Stats Leaders - 2.Bundesliga |
| The EPG Baskets Koblenz Prevail Despite Fourth Quarter Scare By The BIS Baskets Speyer 91-82 - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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The fantastic season of the EPG Baskets Koblenz keeps rolling along even in 2023. After their bitter loss against Hanau shortly before the new year, the troops of Pat Elzie have won 5 games in a row including the last 2 away games in Frankfurt and Ludwigsburg. Their next opponent were the BIS Baskets Speyer who they destroyed on the road by 24 points. Alani Moore had been a scoring beast in the win scoring 22 points. This season Speyer have been up and down and came into the game with a 7-8 record. The EPG Baskets Koblenz also had another reunion with ex player DJ Woodmore who had played with them back in the 2020-2021 season. This season the EPG Baskets have played a number of games during the week and it was like that again as on a rare Thursday night they welcomed the BIS Baskets Speyer and once again played two different halves as they dominated the first and allowed a comeback in the fourth quarter allowing 33 points, but still held on for the 91-82 victory. 'The second half was a problem. We lead by 28 points and then got into relax mode. We have to learn that other teams can play and get back into the game. It is a mental thing that we have to work on', stated EPG Baskets head coach Pat Elzie. The BIS Baskets Speyer never gave up in the second half and if they had played better in the first quarter could of really made the game more exciting down the stretch. 'The way we finish is the way we need to start. We came out flat in the first half and that is the advantage that they needed. Our shots just didn't fall in the first half, but did in the second half', stated BIS Baskets Speyer guard DJ Woodmore. The cycle in the way Koblenz ends game isn't going in a sound direction as they witnessed in Ludwigsburg last weekend and now against Speyer. 'We weren't concentrated at the end. We have to work on this. I thought that we defended well overall but still gave up too many offensive rebounds. I thought on offense we did a good job reading the game knowing when to go 1-1 and when to play team basketball', stated Brian Butler. Ex easyCredit BBL player Dominique Johnson (194-SF-1992) got the EPG Baskets Koblenz on the board first with a sweet back door lay in as Butler recorded the dime. The guests then got two back to back buckets from young German Dennis Diala with a 20 footer and lay in. But the EPG Baskets Koblenz then found their rhythm and did what they do best by domination by closing out the first quarter with a lethal 27-8 run to lead 29-12 after 10 minutes. Koblenz got their clock work offense going getting some easy baskets from Alani Moore and Marvin Heckel as well as a one hand dunk and turn around shot from ex Ehingen center Brian Butler and a three pointer by Dominique Johnson to lead 13-6. Koblenz was real strong on the defensive side making every shot tough as the guests had to switch to 1-1 plays that resulted to contested shots. The Koblenz offense was gelling and had the momentum as German Moses Poelking was king in the paint making a dunk and offensive rebound and putback while ex Coburg guard Yassin Turan used his brilliant 1-1 play to score on the drive and Marvin Heckel made free throws for the 21-10 advantage. The EPG Baskets Koblenz also used the long ball getting three's from ex Pro A players Niclas Sperber and Leon Friederici and Leo Saffer made a lay in. 'We were good on transition and had good body language. Overal we had good team play, but could have been better on boxing out on the rebound', stated EPG Baskets Koblenz manager Thomas Klein. In the second quarter the EPG Baskets Koblenz still led by a lot, but had some lapses where they lost their dynamic play at both ends and allowed the guests to score 19 points. DJ Woodmore began the scoring in the second quarter for the BIS Baskets Speyer with an off balance jumper. He had been contained very well by Koblenz in the first quarter and now was being more aggressive and trying to get involved. The EPG Baskets Koblenz continued to execute at a good rate getting easy baskets inside from Butler and Johnson continued to use his physicality and get inside and scored twice for the 37-19 lead. The guests executed better in the second quarter getting a trey from young German Samuel Schally, a lay in from Canadian Jake Babic and an off balance shot from German Niclas Geier to trail 43-28. Even if Koblenz had lapses on defense, they could always get a bucket on offense when they needed to. They closed out the second quarter and cruised into the break with confidence going on a 10-3 run to lead 53-31. They got vital baskets from bigs Poelking and Saffer and a three pointer from Marvin Heckel for good measure. 'There were 2-3 minutes where our dynamic went down at both ends of the court and we didn't move the ball on offense. When Marvin Heckel came in our dynamic and speed went up again', stated Thomas Klein. In the third quarter the EPG Baskets Koblenz kept the big lead despite letting it get shaved down a bit at the start. The guests used the energy of Jake Babic to go on a little run at the start as he netted 3 three pointers. 'He is a strong player. He didn't have the best three point percentage coming in, but tonight his shot was on. As a big guard being able to make that shot makes him so much more dangerous', stressed Thomas Klein. The guests also got production and baskets from David Aichele, Nils Gesmann and Dj Woodmore to trail only 63-47. 'We had to much 1-1 play and less team play. Babic got hot and quickly Speyer was under 20 points', stated Thomas Klein. But the EPG Baskets Koblenz didn't let the Babic three's rattle them as they closed out the third quarter with a potent 12-2 run to lead 75-49 after 30 minutes. In the run the EPG Baskets Koblenz got good support from Sperber who contributed 5 points while Johnson nailed a trey and Leon Friederici made a three pointer. 'Marvin Heckel came in in the last minutes and gave our game control and made it quicker. We dominated the rebounds and played better 1-1 defense', stressed Thomas Klein. 'They made it difficult for our offense being disruptive and switching everything on the ball screen and got in the passing lanes. Babic helped us with his timely shooting', stated DJ Woodmore. In the fourth quarter the BIS Baskets Speyer exploded for 33 points and ex EPG Basket guard DJ Woodmore put on a show scoring 9 points in a row and 15 points in total, but the comeback attempt fell short. The guests went on a brutal 19-4 run to suddenly trail only by 79-68. In the run DJ Woodmore supplied 12 points including 2 three pointers, off balance shots and a lay in in transition. 'DJ showed once again what he can do when he wants to. He can score any way he wants if it is with the drive, three or off the dribble. He gives his team scoring when it needs it', expressed Brian Butler. 'I thought like I was getting open looks in the first half, but they were falling a bit short. I got hot in the fourth and my confidence was oozing. I wish I would have hit more shots earlier', warned DJ Woodmore. But the EPG Baskets Koblenz stopped the run and scored 8 unanswered points to extend their lead to 87-68 and have some more distance between them. Butler supplied 5 points in the drive with 2 dunks and Heckel supplied his divine bread and butter pull up jumper. 'Heckel came in again and changed the game around. He gave the EPG Baskets control again and less 1-1 play', stated Thomas Klein. Somehow the BIS Baskets Speyer still had some energy left and closed out the game strong with a 14-4 run, but couldn't get over the hump. In the run the guests let it rain three's and got 2 clutch back to back three's from Schally, a trey from Babic and a three from Woodmore, but time ran out on the guests. 'I don't know why we can't close out games. It is a mental problem, but that is human. We really have to correct this before the playoffs come. We have to be more consistent when closing out games', warned Brian Butler. 'We fought hard and did everything that we were supposed to do. We didn't want to get blown out. We showed in the fourth quarter what we can do offensively when we want to', stressed DJ Woodmore. The EPG Baskets Koblenz were led by Dominque Johnson with 18 points while Moses Poelking and Brian Butler added 13 points a piece while the BIS Baskets Speyer were led by DJ Woodmore with 23 points while Jake Babic finished with 20 points. The EPG Baskets Koblenz shot 49% from the field and 33% from outside and had 37 rebounds and 14 turnovers while the BIS Baskets Speyer shot 46% from the field and 35% from outside and had 39 rebounds and 18 turnovers. |
| GREECE |
| Aljami Durham (ex Lavrio) is a newcomer at Gladiators - by Jeff King | ||||
He graduated from Providence College in 2022 and it is his first season in pro basketball. |
| Nymburk signs Jimmy Boeheim, ex Karditsas - by Surujh Roopnarine | ||||
He represented USA at the Albert Schweitzer International Tournament in Mannheim (Unofficial World Championships U18) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 1.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.5apg. Boeheim graduated from Syracuse University in 2022 after playing for three-seasons at Cornell and it is his first season as a professional player. |
| Elston Turner (ex Iraklis) signs at Union de Santa Fe - by Eurobasket News | |||
His team made it to the Italian Final Four in 2015 and 2016. The previous (2020-21) season he played at PAOK Thessaloniki (GBL) in Greece. In 25 games he recorded 11.1ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.6apg in that year. Turner helped them to make it to the Greek Cup Semifinals. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. Turner is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven) and Italy (Pesaro, Mens Sana, Brindisi, Vanoli Cremona and Treviso). Turner graduated from Texas A&M University in 2013 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. Let's have closer look into Turner's outlook: A quality scorer with winning mentality and great personality. Has a big body that enables him to play at the 3 position, but is a typical SG who knows how to create his own shot. (via @basquetplus) |
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| Kakhaber Jintcharadze (ex Al Kahraba) is a newcomer at Kutaisi - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
Kakha been a member of the Georgian international program for some years. He has regularly been called up for the Georgian senior team since 2016 and was a mainstay of the team at Eurobasket 2022 in Tbilisi. Jintcharadze has played previously for five other Georgia teams: Mgzavrebi, Batumi, Zestaponi, Samedicino, and Olimpi. His teams have made it to the Georgian Cup Finalist in the 2019 and 2021 finals, and last season he was the main catalyst in Olimpis finals run leading the team in scoring. Kakha has been named an all-star and all-league on countless occasions and last season he was named the league MVP by the Georgian Basketball Federation. |
| Aubrey McAlpine (ex Al-Quwa) signs at Olimpi - by Giorgi Gugeshashvili | |||
He is familiar with European, Australian and of course North American leagues. McAlpine has played previously professionally in Australia (Gators), Georgia (Dinamo, Tbilisi State University, Delta and Vera) and The Basketball Tournament (Chicago Hoopville). He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Honorable Mention in 2016 and 2022. His team won Georgian Supercup in 2020. McAlpine attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. He graduated from Robert Morris University Illinois in 2013 and it is his tenth season in pro basketball. |
| ISRAEL |
| Stats Leaders - National League |
| H.Jerusalem lands T.J. Cline - by Eurobasket News | |||
Cline is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Italy (Brescia), Turkey (Galatasaray), NBA (Milwaukee Bucks), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Holon), NBA Summer League (Milwaukee Bucks) and The Basketball Tournament (The Web). Cline received All-Atlantic 10 Player of the Year award back in 2017. He graduated from University of Richmond in 2017 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. |
| Malique Trent (ex Univ.Surgut) agreed terms with I.Nahariya - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Trent is a very experienced player. Thanks to Trent's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America) in four different countries. He has played previously professionally in Iran (Mahram), Romania (Pitesti), Ukraine (Zaporizhye and Prometey) and The Basketball Tournament (HBC Utd). Among many awards his team won Iranian Superleague Group B Regular Season in 2021. Trent was selected to Asia-Basket.com All-Iranian Superleague Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from Hampton University in 2018 and it is his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| Best players of Israeli National League round 16 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 25-year old forward had a double-double of 30 points and eleven rebounds, while his team crushed M.Rishon (#3, 11-5) with 25-point margin 94-69. M.Ramat Gan maintains the 9th position in Israeli National League. M.Ramat Gan 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 8-8 record. In the team's last game Hirsh had a remarkable 55.6% from 2-point range and got six three-pointers out of 9 attempts. It's his second year at M.Ramat Gan and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Elijah Hirsh averages this season 14.9ppg and 7.9rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American power forward Tyler Wideman (203-PF-1995) of Ramat Hash.. Wideman impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 31 points and 10 rebounds. It was enough for Ramat Hash. to edge the higher-ranked M.Ma'ale Adum. (#7, 9-7) by 5 points 98-93. Ramat Hash.'s 10th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-9 record. Wideman is well-known by Ramat Hash. fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Michael Holyfield (211-C-1992) of H.Hevel Modi'in (#14). Holyfield scored 19 points and grabbed nineteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of H.Hevel Modi'in, leading his team to a 96-79 easy win against slightly higher-ranked H.Ramat Gan (#13, 3-13). H.Hevel Modi'in can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-15 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Holyfield has individually a great season in Israel. After only 8 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 14.4rpg (#1 in league). He also has 2.5bpg and FGP: 68.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Shmuel Malkov (193-SG-1994) of H.Hevel Modi'in - 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Eddie Ekiyor (206-C-1997) of M.Ma'ale Adum. - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists 6. Brent Jackson (193-G/F-1994) of M.Rehovot - 26 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Ofek Malka (181-SG-2000) of M.Haifa - 26 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Dachon Burke (193-G-1997) of E.Shomron - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Diante Watkins (175-PG-1990) of Ramat Hash. - 29 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Dakarai Tucker (196-F-1994) of E.Ashkelon - 22 points and 8 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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| Max Heidegger (ex Merkezefendi) agreed terms with Baskonia - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Heidegger has played also professionally in Germany (EWE Baskets), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bnei Hasharon) and NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks). His team was regular season runner-up in Big West in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention in 2022. He graduated from University of California Santa Barbara in 2020 and it is his third season in pro basketball. |
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| Treviso signs Hugo Invernizzi - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He was a member of French international program for some years. Invernizzi was called to French Senior National Team between 2018 and 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. He has played also professionally for other French teams like Limoges CSP Elite, SIG Strasbourg, STB Le Havre, CFBB and JSF Nanterre. His team made it to the French League Semifinals in 2019. |
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| Kazakhstan National League round 10 best performance: Eric McGill - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old player was the main contributor (32 points, eight rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Irbis (#4, 8-12) 71-64. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Barsy Atyrau maintains the 2nd position in Kazakhstan National League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Barsy Atyrau will need more victories to improve their 12-6 record. In the team's last game McGill had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 11 attempts. He turned to be Barsy Atyrau's top player in his first season with the team. Former Southern Illinois University star has very solid stats this year. McGill is in league's top in points (2nd best: 18.6ppg), rebounds (9th best: 6.3rpg), assists (2nd best: 5.6apg) and averages impressive 3.2spg. The second best player in last round's games was young international point guard Shaim Kuanov (181-PG-1991) of league's leader Tobol. Kuanov had a very good evening with 25 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists. It was enough for Tobol to edge the lower-ranked Aktobe (#5, 5-17) 83-78. Of course Tobol still keep the league's top spot. His team has currently 14-8 record. Kuanov is one of the most experienced players at Tobol and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.7ppg (#5). His other stats are also decent: 4.6rpg and 6.6apg. Third on the list of top players last round was another Tobol's star - international swingman Pavel Ilyin (194-F/G-1992). Ilyin showcased his all-around game by recording 18 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and seven assists in the last round. He was another key player of Tobol, helping his team with a 83-78 win against the lower-ranked Aktobe (#5, 5-17). Tobol confirms their top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 8 lost games. Ilyin has a great season in Kazakhstan. After 16 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 13.2ppg (8th best), rebounds with 7.0rpg (7th best) and assists with 5.1apg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Vassiliy Petrishinets (198-F-1989) of Aktobe - 25 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Darius Williams (206-F-1997) of Aktobe - 13 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Devin Gilmore (200-F/C-1997) of Barsy Atyrau - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Joseph Allen (203-F/C-1995) of Aktobe - 14 points and 13 rebounds 8. Anton Bykov (200-F-1989) of Tobol - 18 points and 8 rebounds 9. Robert Pan (202-C-1995) of Irbis - 19 points and 11 rebounds 10. Kirill Gornaev (202-F/C-1996) of Tobol - 11 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| U19 League Round 9 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game in was quite interesting. Fourth ranked Liepaja (9-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Riga/Bball clas (7-4). Liepaja defeated Riga/Bball clas 69-56 on Sunday. Point guard Martins Kilups (185-2006) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and point guard Arturs Vucins (180-2004) chipped in 6 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Liepaja's coach Arvis Steckis used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Markuss Mamajs (180-2004) with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Liepaja have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Ogre. Riga/Bball clas at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Liepaja is looking forward to face Marupe (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Riga/Bball clas will play against Ventspils Spars (#8) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. The game in Ventspils supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked BJBS/AK VEF (11-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Ventspils Spars (5-7). BJBS/AK VEF smashed Ventspils Spars 96-62. Rudolfs Svitins (199-2005) nailed 34 points (!!!) for the winning side and Edvards Egle accounted for 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Toms Salnajs (199-2005) came up with 7 points and 11 rebounds for Ventspils Spars in the defeat. Ventspils Spars' coach Matiss Graudins gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. BJBS/AK VEF keeps a position of league leader. Ventspils Spars at the other side dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. BJBS/AK VEF's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga Riga/DSN. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Salaspils were destroyed by Ogre on the opponent's court 97-74. Riga/Bball clas outscored Gulbene in a home game 90-62. Marupe was rolled over Riga/DSN on the road 81-49. Ogre crushed Riga/Pard. on its own court 99-74. Liepaja smashed Salaspils in a road game 98-65. Ogre - Salaspils 97-74 Very expected game when 10th ranked Salaspils (2-10) were crushed on the road by third ranked Ogre (9-3) 97-74. Ogre forced 23 Salaspils turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Guard Mariss Kalnozols (184-2005) nailed 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Markuss Lastins (194-2004) accounted for 19 points. Four Ogre players scored in double figures. Ogre's coach Rolands Paulins felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Kristians Armanovs (183-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Lithuanian forward Kristians Pastors (193-2005) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Salaspils in the defeat. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Ogre. Defending champion maintains third place with 9-3 record having just three points less than leader BJBS/AK VEF, which they share with Liepaja. Salaspils at the other side keep the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Gulbene. Ogre will play against Gulbene (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Salaspils will play against Riga/Pard. and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Salaspils: A.Kristians 36+10reb+5ast, P.Kristians 18+8reb+1ast, F.Daniils 8+4reb+1ast, L.Arturs 6+3reb+1ast, V.Gustavs 2+2reb+1ast, P.Ricards 2+2reb+1ast Ogre: K.Mariss 20+5reb+3ast, L.Markuss 19+4reb+2ast, L.Gaitis 14+2reb, K.Markuss 11+3reb+2ast, K.Harijs 8+4reb+4ast, B.Justs 7+2reb+2ast Riga/Bball clas - Liepaja 56-69 The game in was quite interesting. Fourth ranked Liepaja (9-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Riga/Bball clas (7-4). Liepaja defeated Riga/Bball clas 69-56 on Sunday. Point guard Martins Kilups (185-2006) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and point guard Arturs Vucins (180-2004) chipped in 6 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Liepaja's coach Arvis Steckis used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Markuss Mamajs (180-2004) with 22 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Armands Gailiss (207-2004) scored 9 points and 17 rebounds. Liepaja have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Ogre. Riga/Bball clas at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Liepaja is looking forward to face Marupe (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Riga/Bball clas will play against Ventspils Spars (#8) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Riga/Bball clas: M.Markuss 22+8reb+2ast, G.Armands 9+17reb+1ast, B.Nils 7+5reb+1ast, O.Pauls 6+1reb, I.Yaroslav 2+5reb+1ast, K.Edgars 0 Liepaja: K.Martins 21+4reb, V.Adrians 12+5reb, B.Edzus 12+1reb+2ast, N.Fransua 8+6reb+2ast, J.Alekss 8+2reb+1ast, V.Arturs 6+8reb+6ast Riga/Bball clas - Gulbene 90-62 Very predictable result when sixth ranked Riga/Bball clas (7-4) smashed at home 11th ranked Gulbene (2-10) 90-62. Riga/Bball clas dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Gulbene's 30. Riga/Bball clas forced 20 Gulbene turnovers and outrebounded them 44-25 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rihards Berkolds (192-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Armands Gailiss (207-2004) accounted for 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Riga/Bball clas players scored in double figures. Riga/Bball clas' coach Agris Galvanovskis felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Rainers Lisicins (180-2004) came up with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Rolands Sulcs (178-2006) added 22 points respectively for Gulbene in the defeat. Riga/Bball clas moved-up to fifth place. Gulbene lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Salaspils. Riga/Bball clas will play against Ventspils Spars (#8) on the road in the next round. Gulbene will play against Ogre and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Gulbene: S.Rolands 22+2reb, L.Rainers 13+5reb+6ast, R.Peteris 10+1reb+1ast, B.Raivo 7+6reb, G.Janis 5+6reb+3ast, P.Oleksandr 3+1ast Riga/Bball clas: I.Yaroslav 27+3reb+1ast, B.Rihards 20+10reb+3ast, G.Armands 18+11reb+2ast, O.Pauls 10+1reb, M.Markuss 9+4reb+5ast, B.Kristians 3+4reb+1ast Riga/DSN - Marupe 81-49 Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Marupe (3-9) was rolled over on the road by second ranked Riga/DSN (10-2) 81-49. Riga/DSN dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Marupe's 32. Riga/DSN had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Marupe's players. Point guard Juris Vitols (187-2005) nailed 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and Martins Feldmanis (-2006) accounted for 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Riga/DSN's coach Martins Fomins felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Otis Varna-Uskalis (190-2005) came up with 11 points and 8 rebounds and guard Ricards Survillo (180-2005) added 14 points and 4 steals respectively for Marupe in the defeat. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Riga/DSN. They maintain second place with 10-2 record behind leader BJBS/AK VEF. Marupe at the other side keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. Riga/DSN's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Riga to the arena BJBS/AK VEF. Top scorers: Marupe: S.Ricards 14+2reb+2ast, S.Ralfs 11+4reb, V.Otis 11+8reb+1ast, S.Markuss 7+4reb+3ast, A.Mareks 2+8reb, C.Roberts 2+6reb Riga/DSN: F.Martins 17+2reb+3ast, G.Dans 17+3reb+1ast, V.Juris 12+5reb+8ast, S.Kristers 8+5reb+3ast, S.Patriks 6+5reb+1ast, P.Karlis 6+5reb+2ast Ogre - Riga/Pard. 99-74 Everything went according to plan when third ranked Ogre (9-3) outscored at home 6th ranked Riga/Pard. (7-5) 99-74. Ogre made 34-of-45 charity shots (75.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Riga/Pard. turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Riga/Pard.'s players. Riga/Pard. was plagued by 34 personal fouls down the stretch. Ralfs Tumasevs (199-2004) nailed 34 points (!!!) for the winning side and forward Harijs Kaupmanis (200-2005) accounted for 14 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Ogre players scored in double figures. Forward Matiss Abolins (200) came up with 16 points and forward Roberts Jonins (197) added 8 points and 14 rebounds respectively for Riga/Pard. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Ogre. Defending champion maintains third place with 9-3 record having just three points less than leader BJBS/AK VEF, which they share with Liepaja. Riga/Pard. lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. Ogre will play against Gulbene (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Riga/Pard. will play against Ventspils Spars (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Riga/Pard.: A.Matiss 16+4reb+3ast, P.Rudolfs 10+5reb+4ast, D.Gustavs 9+4reb, J.Roberts 8+14reb+1ast, Z.Kaspars 7+5reb, K.Rodrigo 6 Ogre: T.Ralfs 34+3reb+3ast, L.Markuss 20+2reb+5ast, M.Davids 16+8reb+2ast, K.Harijs 14+12reb+6ast, L.Gaitis 5+4reb+2ast, B.Justs 4+1reb+3ast Salaspils - Liepaja 65-98 There was no surprise when 10th ranked Salaspils (2-10) were outplayed at home by fourth ranked Liepaja (9-3) 98-65. Liepaja forced 21 Salaspils turnovers and outrebounded them 40-25 including 16 on the offensive glass. Emils Vizulis (190-2005) nailed 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Kristaps Soldatenoks (192-2005) accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Liepaja players scored in double figures. Lithuanian forward Kristians Pastors (193-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Lithuanian Gustavs Vezis added 7 points respectively for Salaspils in the defeat. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Liepaja. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Ogre. Salaspils at the other side keep the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Gulbene. Liepaja will play against Marupe (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Salaspils will play against Riga/Pard. and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Salaspils: P.Kristians 18+12reb+1ast, V.Gustavs 7+4reb+1ast, Z.Martins 6+1ast, N.Aleksis 4+2reb+3ast, A.Kristians 4+2reb+2ast, U.Lukass 4+4reb+1ast Liepaja: V.Emils 23+7reb+1ast, S.Kristaps 19+5reb+1ast, V.Arturs 16+4reb+3ast, N.Fransua 11+6reb+2ast, C.Artis 8+3reb, J.Alekss 8+3reb+3ast Ventspils Spars - BJBS/AK VEF 62-96 The game in Ventspils supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked BJBS/AK VEF (11-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Ventspils Spars (5-7). BJBS/AK VEF smashed Ventspils Spars 96-62. BJBS/AK VEF dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Ventspils Spars' 28. BJBS/AK VEF forced 27 Ventspils Spars turnovers. Rudolfs Svitins (199-2005) nailed 34 points (!!!) for the winning side and Edvards Egle (187-2005) accounted for 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Five BJBS/AK VEF players scored in double figures. Toms Salnajs (199-2005) came up with 7 points and 11 rebounds and guard Janis Censonis (185-2005) added 9 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for Ventspils Spars in the defeat. Ventspils Spars' coach Matiss Graudins gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. BJBS/AK VEF keeps a position of league leader. Ventspils Spars at the other side dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. BJBS/AK VEF's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga Riga/DSN. Top scorers: Ventspils Spars: G.Salvis 11+2reb+1ast, L.Markuss 10+1reb+1ast, C.Janis 9+6reb+6ast, R.Ricards 8+1reb, S.Toms 7+11reb+3ast, G.Klavs 7+4reb+2ast BJBS/AK VEF: S.Rudolfs 34+4reb+1ast, E.Edvards 13+6reb+7ast, P.Martins 13+6reb+1ast, L.Markuss 12+9reb+1ast, N.Francis 11+4reb+1ast, K.Krisjanis 7+3ast |
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| Kavkasia inks Malik Duffy, ex Dorados - by Giorgi Gugeshashvili | ||||
Duffy graduated from California State Chico in 2022 and it is his first season as a professional player. |
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| Hovd Rivers and Subaatar win latest League games - by Eurobasket News |
| Hovd Rivers and Subaatar have won League games in Mongolia. Hovd Rivers overcame Arhangay 90-86. Trailing 4 points at the end of the first period, Hovd Rivers grabbed a 37-34 halftime advantage. They led 63-55 at the end of the third quarter and managed to keep a final win. Tamuleng stepped up with 22 points and Tsogsaytan netted 17. Subaatar outscored Eluud 84-82. Anhlen top-scored for the winners with 25 points. |
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| Popovic's 39-point game gives him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 39 points adding six rebounds and five assists for Danilovgrad in his team's victory, helping them to beat Jedinstvo (#10, 3-7) 99-92. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Danilovgrad maintains the 11th position in Montenegrin league. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked such low. They already lost 9 games and recorded just two victories. In the team's last game Popovic had a remarkable 77.8% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He turned to be Danilovgrad's top player in his first season with the team. Popovic has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in assists (6th best: 5.3apg) and averages solid 50.8% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Vladimir Dasic (207-PF-1988, agency: Interperformances). He is international forward in his second season at Danilovgrad. In the last game Dasic recorded impressive triple-double of 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists. Of course Danilovgrad cruised to a 99-92 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked Jedinstvo (#10, 3-7). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Danilovgrad keeps 11th position. 9 lost games are too many comparing to just two victories Danilovgrad managed to get this year. Dasic is well-known at Danilovgrad and together with Aleksa Popovic he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.6ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 13.9rpg and 5.0apg. Third place about best performers goes to guard Tarik Cool (193-G-1998) of Teodo (#6). Cool got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. He was a key player of Teodo, leading his team to a 85-84 win against the higher-ranked SC Derby (#3, 6-3). Teodo needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 6 victories and 6 lost games. Cool has a very solid season. In 2 games in Montenegro he scored 22.0ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Emir Hadzibegovic (204-PF-1996) of SC Derby - 24 points and 9 rebounds 5. Marko Koljevic (191-G-1990) of Decic - 32 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Luka Zugic (196-SF-2000) of Milenijum - 26 points and 9 rebounds 7. Marko Kljajevic (2000) of Jedinstvo - 21 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Bogdan Cebalovic (202-F-1992) of Milenijum - 19 points and 7 rebounds 9. Vasilije Jovovic (185-SG-1997) of Danilovgrad - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Ognjen Micovic (187-G-2000) of Primorje 1945 - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Fuenlabrada lands Willie Reed, ex Buducnost - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
In 2012 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Springfield Armor (D-League) in second round (30th overall). The former Saint Louis University standout is in his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. Reed has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on three different continents. Reed is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Greece (Olympiacos), Israel (Hapoel Eilat), NBA (Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Miami Reedat, LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets), NBA G League (SLC Stars, Iowa Wolves, Stockton Kings and Grand Rapids Gold), Dominican Republic (Metros), D-League (Springfield A.), NBA Summer League (Utah Jazz) and The Basketball Tournament (Loyalty is Love). Reed's team won Montenegrin Cup in 2022. He was voted to USBasket.com All-D-League Honorable Mention back in 2013 and 2014. |
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| Randle scores 37, Knicks rally to beat Celtics 120-117 in OT - by Eurobasket News |
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The Knicks are a young team that's still learning how to string together victories. They're hoping to bottle several lessons from their latest outing. Julius Randle (6'9''-F/C-1994, college: Kentucky) had 37 points and nine rebounds, and hit the free throws that gave New York the lead for good in a 120-117 overtime win over the East-leading Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Jalen Brunson added 29 points, seven assists and a game-ending blocked shot for the Knicks, who have won two straight. RJ Barrett Jr. (6'6''-F/G-2000, college: Duke) had 19 points and Immanuel Quickley finished with 17 points and five rebounds. 'We held our own,' Barrett said. 'We played together and we played hard. We got the good result.' Boston's Jaylen Brown (6'6''-G/F-1996, college: California) had a chance to put the Celtics ahead with 7.6 seconds remaining, but misfired on two free throws, forcing the Celtics to foul. 'Just got to be better,' Brown said. 'Tonight was just a rough game and I'm a better basketball player than I played today. Those two free throws embodied the whole game for me.' Jayson Tatum (6'8''-F/G-1998, college: Duke), who was voted an All-Star game starter for the third consecutive season prior to tip-off, finished with 35 points and 14 rebounds. Brown added 22 points and nine rebounds for Boston, which has lost three straight for just the second time this season. New York led by 13 in the fourth quarter but scored just four points in the final 5:26 of regulation to help the Celtics send the game to OT. Randle said he never saw panic in his teammates' eyes during the Celtics' comeback. 'Just poise,' he said. 'We've been in those type of situations all year. So I feel like we're getting more and more comfortable in those situations.' Boston scored the first five points of the extra frame. New York responded by scoring the next six, taking a 116-115 lead on Barrett's 3-pointer from the wing. 'I didn't have a good shooting night, but I was ready to take that shot,' Barrett said. 'I feel like we're getting more comfortable in those situations.' Brown nudged the Celtics back in front with a driving layup out of a timeout with 24 seconds remaining. Randle's two free throws then put New York back in front for good at 118-117. Boston had a final chance to tie but Brunson blocked Malcolm Brogdon (6'5''-SG-1992, college: Virginia)'s 3-point try. Tatum hit his first five shots of the night. He struggled in the second and third quarters but had 11 in the fourth quarter to lead Boston's rally. The Celtics struggled to find an offensive flow throughout, shooting 41% with 13 turnovers. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Dinwiddie scores 36, Mavs top Suns 99-95 after Doncic hurt - by Eurobasket News |
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Luka Doncic (6'7''-G-1999)'s early injury on Thursday night gave the Dallas Mavericks a very valid reason to lose on the road. Instead, Spencer Dinwiddie (6'6''-PG-1993, college: Colorado) responded to the adversity with a season-high 36 points, Dorian Finney-Smith added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Mavs held on for a 99-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns. ''It's just an all-around great team effort,'' Finney-Smith said. ''Once we found out (Luka) was out, we just stepped up.'' Dinwiddie's hot shooting helped the Mavs thrive without Doncic, who limped to the locker room early in the first quarter with a sprained left ankle and didn't return. The veteran guard shot 10 of 18 from the field, including 5 of 6 on 3-pointers. He also made 11 free throws. The 29-year-old didn't shy from taking the lead scoring role after Doncic went down. It was the first game the Mavs won this season when Doncic was injured. ''It's just a shift in mindset in understanding the volume's going to come and I've got to be more aggressive,'' Dinwiddie said. The Mavs led the entire second half but Suns guard Chris Paul (6'0''-PG-1985, college: Wake Forest) made a layup with 19.7 seconds left to cut the deficit to 96-95. The Mavs were able to close it out when Dwight Powell (6'10''-F-1991, college: Stanford) got fouled after grabbing an offensive rebound and sank his two free throws. ''It was the whole group defensively,'' Mavs coach Jason Kidd said. ''To hold a team like Phoenix under 100 points is a big deal. The guys in that locker room should be proud.'' Dinwiddie made tough shots all night, including a long 3-pointer with a few seconds left in the third quarter to give the Mavs a 76-69 lead going into the fourth. He banked in another 3 with 3:32 left that put them up 95-86. Cameron Johnson (6'9''-F-1996, college: UNC) and Paul led the Suns with 22 points apiece. DeAndre Ayton (7'1''-C-1998, college: Arizona) scored 19 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, but made just 6 of 20 shots. Paul added 10 assists. ''I thought we were a bit happy on the farm to be honest with you,'' Suns coach Monty Williams said. ''We did not bring the same juice, energy and focus we had been bringing.'' The Mavs pushed to a 54-48 halftime lead. Dinwiddie led all scorers with 20 points before the break while Johnson had 13 for the Suns. The Mavericks snapped a six-game losing streak against the Suns in the regular season, though they beat Phoenix in the Western Conference semifinals in seven games in last year's playoffs. Phoenix had its four-game winning streak snapped. ''Tonight was a battle even though Luka went out,'' Ayton said. ''I hope he is OK, but those dudes put up a fight man. We were supposed to take advantage of this.'' Courtesy of: cbssports.com |
| Poole beats buzzer with layup, lifts Warriors past Grizzlies - by Eurobasket News |
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Stephen Curry (6'2''-G-1988, college: Davidson) threw his mouthpiece into the seats in frustration and got tossed himself for the surprising episode late in the game. And the Golden State Warriors still pulled off a wild one against the nemesis Memphis Grizzlies. Jordan Poole (6'4''-SG-1999, college: Michigan) made the winning layup with a second remaining to cap a crazy, back-and-forth final minute, and the Warriors fought back to beat Ja Morant and Memphis 122-120 on Wednesday night. 'Incredible, heady play by Jordan,' Klay Thompson (6'6''-G-1990, college: WSU) said. Curry outdueled Morant and scored 34 points before being ejected with 1:14 remaining in another thrilling game between the rivals who played last year in the Western Conference semifinals won by the Warriors in six games. Curry hit a tying jumper with 2:18 left and made three free throws at the 1:55 mark. He wasn't around for the finish after firing the mouthpiece into the stands. Crew chief Sean Wright confirmed the reasoning to a pool reporter: 'Stephen Curry takes his mouth piece and throws into the stands with force, as per rule, that is an automatic ejection.' 'He knows he can't make that mistake,' coach Steve Kerr said. 'To win the game after the Steph ejection was great. I liked the execution down the stretch.' Afterward, Curry was in the hallway eager to greet Poole with a celebratory hug. Poole had launched a 30-footer with nearly a full shot clock and Curry open, and Curry didn't like it. Curry said the way the season has gone there's a 'heightened sense of urgency of how every detail matters.' 'The way that we responded after that shows just how much it matters to us,' Curry said. Brandon Clarke (6'8''-PF-1996, college: Gonzaga) had a tying dunk with 6.3 seconds left for Memphis on a pass from Morant after Thompson's 3-pointer with 14.6 remaining put the Warriors ahead. Thompson then missed a rushed baseline jumper with five seconds to play, but Golden State got the ball out of bounds. Morant wound up with 29 points and 12 assists after missing a game with an ankle injury. He converted a pair of free throws with 26.6 seconds left to put Memphis ahead before Thompson's big 3. Desmond Bane (6'6''-G-1998, college: TCU) added 20 points for the Grizzlies in a balanced effort to help lessen the sting of losing durable big man Steven Adams (7'0''-C/F-1993, college: Pittsburgh) for the foreseeable future with a knee injury. Morant, who missed a loss Monday night at Sacramento with soreness in his left ankle, found Clarke for an alley-oop layup and three-point play with 4:10 remaining then Curry and Poole scored consecutive layups. Thompson added 24 points and his 3 with 3:38 left in the third pulled the Warriors to 81-79. Then Curry converted a tying four-point play with 2:27 to go in the period after falling into the courtside seats. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| James Harden, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Nets, 137-133 - by Eurobasket News |
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James Harden (6'5''-SG-1989, college: Arizona St.) hit two 3-pointers and had a driving layup in the final four minutes against his former Brooklyn teammates and the Philadelphia 76ers stretched their winning streak to six games, outscoring the Nets 137-133 on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey (6'4''-PG-2000, college: Kentucky) led the 76ers with 27 points, and Joel Embiid (7'0''-C/F-1994, college: Kansas) had 26. Harden added 23, and Philadelphia was 35 of 36 from the foul line. 'I don't care about all that stuff,' Harden said when asked if it meant more to score against his former team. Seth Curry (6'1''-G-1990, college: Duke) had a season-high 32 points for Brooklyn. Kyrie Irving (6'3''-G-1992, college: Duke) had 30 for the Nets, who have lost five of the last seven games without Kevin Durant. The Nets lost despite shooting 64.5% from the floor. The game was the first regular-season matchup between Embiid and former teammate Ben Simmons (6'11''-PF-1996, college: LSU) since a February 2022 trade that sent Simmons to Brooklyn for Harden. Simmons missed the rest of the 2022 season with various injuries, then Embiid was injured and missed the Sixers' win in Simmons' Philadelphia return Nov. 22. The night started with Simmons matched up on the defensive end against Embiid, who decided to change from his traditional shot facing the basket and muscle down low. Through the night, there were exchanges of words and stares between the two - including right before the start of the second half. It carried through the rest of the rosters, with six technical fouls called. 'It didn't matter to me, I always try to play whomever is front of me with the same aggression and trying to score the ball,' said Embiid, who was 6 for 18 from the floor but 13 for 13 from the line. 'I missed a lot of shots today, which hasn't happened in a while. But I'm happy we got the win.' The Philadelphia crowd reacted every move that Simmons made, often with boos and derisive chants. Simmons finished 12 points, five rebounds and five assists, but spent most of the critical fourth quarter moments on the bench. 'The last time was an eight,' Simmons said of the crowd reaction. 'If we come here for the playoffs, it will probably be a 10.' Brooklyn would start to creep into Philadelphia's 17-point lead in the second half. Simmons scored 10 points in the third quarter to keep the Nets close. Curry and Irving, however, would serve as the main catalyst in an 18-4 run that allowed the Nets to tie the game at 120 with four minutes left. 'We had to play perfect basketball to come back in a game like that,' said Curry, who is Sixers coach Doc Rivers ' son-in-law. 'We made a run at it, but we just couldn't get us over the hump. The first three quarters of the game set us back.' Harden took over after that, with a pair of step-back 3s and a bounce pass to Tobias Harris that allowed Philadelphia to get some breathing room. Maxey - who has been Philadelphia's sixth man since returning from a broken foot on Dec. 30 - had 16 of his 27 points in the first half. 'We'll take the win, but that's a good test for us,' Rivers said. 'We have to be better at handling our emotions, but you don't want to be emotional. I thought we were caught up in that tonight.' Courtesy of: apnews.com |
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| No. 1 Purdue Takes Down Michigan 75-70 to Remain Unbeaten on the Road - by Eurobasket News |
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In a battle between two of the Big Ten's premier post players, Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (7'1''-C-2000) got the better of Zach Edey (7'4''-C-2002) on the scoring front, but No. 1 Purdue picked up a 75-70 victory on the road Thursday night at the Crisler Center. Dickinson had a game-high 21 points on 6-of-14 shooting, including a trio of 3-pointers. However, without freshman guard Jett Howard in the lineup, the Wolverines couldn't match up with the depth of the Boilermakers. As fouls mounted for both teams throughout the matchup, Purdue's bench combined for 23 points, which propelled the team to a 20-1 record on the season and a 9-1 mark in Big Ten play. The team is undefeated on the road. "We just had to come in there and make sure there was no dropoff from the starters," redshirt freshman forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (6'9''-F) said. "That's our goal, to give the guys a break and try to build a lead." The Boilermakers had three players in double figures, with Edey spearheading their offense by scoring 19 points and going 9-of-16 from the field. The 7-foot-4 junior center also pulled down a team-leading nine rebounds and notched two blocks. Edey started hot from the opening tip, scoring the first seven points for Purdue and tallying 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting before halftime. He took advantage of one-on-one opportunities in the paint, where the team ultimately outscored Michigan by a 40-30 margin. However, Dickinson answered the scoring challenge by posting 14 points of his own, which included a pair of 3-pointers for the Wolverines in the opening period. Without Howard in the lineup, the 7-foot-1 center stretched the floor and accounted for five of their 11 shots from deep in the first half. "We just didn't want it to consume us," Purdue coach Matt Painter said of Dickinson's 3-point scoring. "You have to know it's there, but his meat and potatoes are on that block. So we wanted to throw some different looks at him to make it hard." In a back-and-forth start to the matchup, the Boilermakers took control of the game with a 15-0 run and led by as many as 13 points before the break. The backcourt duo of senior David Jenkins Jr. and freshman Fletcher Loyer (6'4''-G) combined for 11 points during the scoring surge. "I've been comfortable playing the role," Jenkins said. "Obviously, just setting up the defense and trying to get the ball into Zach as much as we can. Playing within our offense and just executing all of our sets." Michigan ended the half with seven straight points, but Purdue went into the locker room leading 41-35. On top of his team-high scoring total, Edey added four rebounds and one block before the start of the second half. Loyer, who's posted strong second-half performances this season, kickstarted the final period with his only 3-pointer of the game. He scored nine of his 17 points after halftime and finished a perfect 8-of-8 from the foul line. "He's really stepped up on the road and had some really good games for us," Painter said of Loyer. "He made his free throws today. But we're very, very fortunate to have him." As scoring slowed for Edey and Dickinson, sophomore guard Kobe Bufkin (6'4''-G) stepped up for the Wolverines with 11 points in the second half, finishing with 16 on the night. He scored nine of their first 11 points after the break. After dealing with foul trouble in the first half, freshman point guard Braden Smith logged 17 minutes to end the game and scored 10 points to go along with two rebounds and two steals. Coming off the bench behind Edey, Kaufman-Renn went 4-of-4 from the floor and registered eight points in just nine minutes. Entering the matchup, he had a combined seven points in the last seven games for the Boilermakers. "To his defense, he doesn't play a lot of minutes," Painter said of Kaufman-Renn. "You're asking for production in short minutes, and I don't think that's fair. But I think it's really good for his sanity because he's a good player. He just happens to play behind someone who's having a fabulous year." Jenkins matched Kaufman-Renn with eight points as well, going 2-of-2 from the 3-point line and 2-of-2 on his free-throw attempts. Junior forward Mason Gillis (6'6''-F-2000), who started for Purdue in the second half, added three points, four rebounds and two assists without a turnover. Michigan cut its deficit to three points in the final minute, but Loyer and junior guard Brandon Newman iced the game by making four shots from the foul line to escape Ann Arbor with a win. "I really like that, not just this game but throughout the whole year, we've been handling adversity," Jenkins said. "We've been down sometimes at half, just really handling that. We've tried to smash the ball inside sometimes and kick out, and really just play off each other offensively and defensively." Courtesy of: si.com |
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| 1Liga Round 21: Kociewskie Diably beats GKS by one after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 21 in the 1Liga took place in Starogard Gdanski. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed GKS (14-7) to fifth ranked Kociewskie Diably (14-7) 85-84 in the game for the fourth place. Kociewskie Diably made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by GKS helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for swingman Filip Malgorzaciak (192-1993) who saved his team from a defeat with 28 points and 5 rebounds. American point guard Daniel Venzant (178-1998, college: St.Edward's) contributed with 22 points and 6 assists for the winners. point guard Piotr Wieloch (182-1994) answered with 19 points and 6 assists for GKS. GKS's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kociewskie Diably moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tychy. Kociewskie Diably is looking forward to face Zak (#8) in Koszalin in the next round. GKS will play at home against Decka (#10) and is hoping to win this game. 1Liga top team - HydroTruck (17-4) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fourteenth ranked SGH (8-13) in Radom 90-81. Forward Damian Jeszke (202-1995) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Filip Zegzula chipped in 19 points and 11 assists. The best for the losing side was swingman Damian Dyrda (191-1998) with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. SGH's coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. HydroTruck maintains first place with 17-4 record. SGH at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Poznan. HydroTruck will play against bottom-ranked Start 2 (#18) in Lublin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. SGH will play at home against Polonia (#17) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Kolobrzeg was also quite interesting. Third ranked Gornik (15-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Kotwica (13-8). Gornik defeated Kotwica 85-72 on Sunday. Arinze Chidom nailed 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Gornik's coach Marcin Radomski used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. James Washington came up with 21 points and 7 assists for Kotwica in the defeat. Gornik maintains third place with 15-6 record having just two points less than leader Radom. Loser Kotwica keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Gornik will meet at home league's second-placed Dziki in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kotwica will play against AZS PO (#7) in Opole and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no big surprises in other games of round 21: Koszalin was beaten by Poznan on the road 90-77. Bytom won against WKK Wroclaw on its own court 76-74. Bottom-ranked Lublin 2 was outscored by Dziki Wwa in Warszawa 110-71. Slask 2 recorded a loss to Opole at home 55-70. Polonia W-wa was defeated by Krosno on the opponent's court 76-64. Pelplin beat Zgorzelec in a home game 91-84. The most impressive performance of 21th round was 15 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Szymon Pawlak of Zgorzelec. Poznan - Koszalin 90-77 There was a surprise result when fifteenth ranked Enea Basket (8-13) beat higher ranked Zak (11-10) in Poznan 90-77 on Saturday. Enea Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Zak's 24. They outrebounded Zak 43-32 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Enea Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Marcin Dymala (187-1990) nailed 19 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and power forward Wojciech Fras (202-1991) accounted for 13 points and 10 rebounds. Wojciech Pisarczyk (201-1988) came up with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and American swingman Ajay Sanders (196-1996, college: Coastal) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Zak in the defeat. Four Enea Basket and five Zak players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Enea Basket moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Krakow. Loser Zak dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with Krosno and Pelplin. Enea Basket will meet higher ranked WKK (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zak will play against Kociewskie Diably (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Poznan: M.Dymala 19+8reb+8ast, J.Fiszer 15+6reb+2ast, W.Fras 13+10reb+3ast, A.Jakub 11+2reb+4ast, M.Tomaszewski 9+6reb+1ast, J.Simon 6+4reb+2ast Koszalin: A.Sanders 13+6reb+3ast, M.Kaszowski 13+2reb+3ast, J.Dloniak 13+1ast, W.Pisarczyk 11+5reb+8ast, M.Marcinkowski 10+4reb+1ast, S.Rompa 6+4reb+2ast Bytom - WKK Wroclaw 76-74 There was an upset when higher ranked WKK (9-12) was edged by seventeenth ranked Polonia (5-16) in Bytom 76-74 on Saturday. American guard Alphonso Willis (188-1998, college: A&M-Commerce) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Pawel Bogdanowicz (197-1987) accounted for 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Szymon Kiwilsza (201-1997) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Maksymilian Wilczek (197-2004) added 19 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for WKK in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Polonia moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Zgorzelec. Loser WKK keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Slask 2. Polonia will meet higher ranked SGH (#14) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. WKK will play against Enea Basket and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bytom: A.Willis 19+12reb+5ast, D.Szczepanik 12+4reb+1ast, K.Jagoda 12+6reb+1ast, P.Bogdanowicz 10+6reb+5ast, P.Wieczorek 8+2reb+1ast, M.Piechowicz 7+5reb+1ast WKK Wroclaw: W.Maksymilian 19+3reb+2ast, T.Ochonko 13+3reb+2ast, J.Koelner 11+1reb, S.Kiwilsza 11+13reb+3ast, D.Rutkowski 7+6reb+5ast, K.Mikolaj 5+2reb+1ast Radom - Krakow 90-81 1Liga top team - HydroTruck (17-4) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fourteenth ranked SGH (8-13) in Radom 90-81. HydroTruck forced 20 SGH turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by SGH's players. Forward Damian Jeszke (202-1995) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Filip Zegzula (188-1994) chipped in 19 points and 11 assists. The best for the losing side was swingman Damian Dyrda (191-1998) with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Tymon Szymanski (200-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. SGH's coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. HydroTruck maintains first place with 17-4 record. SGH at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Poznan. HydroTruck will play against bottom-ranked Start 2 (#18) in Lublin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. SGH will play at home against Polonia (#17) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Radom: D.Jeszke 27+12reb+6ast, F.Zegzula 19+4reb+11ast, J.Patoka 16+5reb+4ast, J.Zalewski 12+3ast, B.Pietras 6+5reb+1ast, F.Maksymilian 6+4reb+1ast Krakow: S.Szymon 17+3reb+3ast, D.Dyrda 17+6reb+4ast, T.Szymanski 14+11reb, P.Wydra 11+2reb+2ast, L.Bartosz 6, S.Szymon 6+1reb Dziki Wwa - Lublin 2 110-71 Very predictable result when second ranked Dziki (16-5) rolled over bottom-ranked Start 2 (1-20) in Warszawa 110-71 on Sunday. Dziki forced 28 Start 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Start 2's players. Guard Przemyslaw Kuzkow (191-1999) nailed 22 points and 5 assists for the winning side and forward Alan Czujkowski (199-1990) accounted for 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Wiktor Kepka (194-2003) came up with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Kacper Majchrowicz (195-2004) added 18 points respectively for Start 2 in the defeat. Five Dziki and four Start 2 players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dziki maintains second place with 16-5 record behind leader Radom. Start 2 lost thirteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 20 lost games. Dziki will meet Gornik (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Start 2 will play against the league's leader HydroTruck (#1) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Dziki Wwa: P.Kuzkow 22+3reb+5ast, M.Azor 18+3reb+6ast, R.Komenda 17+5reb, A.Griszczuk 13+2reb+4ast, A.Czujkowski 12+8reb+8ast, M.Aleksandrowicz 8+4ast Lublin 2: M.Kacper 18+4reb, N.Ziolko 16+1reb, N.Wojciech 14+4reb+3ast, K.Wiktor 14+7reb+5ast, G.Michal 7+3reb+1ast, Z.Milosz 2+9reb+2ast Kolobrzeg - Walbrzych 72-85 The game in Kolobrzeg was also quite interesting. Third ranked Gornik (15-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Kotwica (13-8). Gornik defeated Kotwica 85-72 on Sunday. American forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) nailed 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and forward Michal Sitnik (199-2000) accounted for 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Gornik's coach Marcin Radomski used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American point guard James Washington (182-1987, college: MTSU) came up with 21 points and 7 assists and Patryk Pulkotycki (200-2000) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Kotwica in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Gornik maintains third place with 15-6 record having just two points less than leader Radom. Loser Kotwica keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Gornik will meet at home league's second-placed Dziki in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kotwica will play against AZS PO (#7) in Opole and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Walbrzych: A.Chidom 17+9reb+3ast, P.Niedzwiedzki 16+5reb, B.Majewski 13+4reb+1ast, M.Sitnik 12+7reb+4ast, D.Durski 11, A.Kordalski 5+5reb+5ast Kolobrzeg: J.Washington 21+3reb+7ast, P.Pulkotycki 19+6reb, P.Dzierzak 11+6reb, D.Pieloch 10+3reb+3ast, S.Dlugosz 5+4reb, M.Kurpisz 3+5reb Slask 2 - Opole 55-70 Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Slask (9-12) lost to seventh ranked AZS PO (12-9) in Wroclaw 55-70 on Sunday. AZS PO outrebounded Slask 45-30 including 17 on the offensive glass. Hubert Pabian (201-1989) nailed 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Mikolaj Ratajczak (195-1997) accounted for 8 points and 8 rebounds. Bosnian center Edis Korman (211-2001) came up with 6 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Latvian Oskar Hlebowicki (199-2000) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Slask in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. AZS PO maintains seventh place with 12-9 record. Loser Slask keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with WKK Wroclaw. AZS PO will meet at home higher ranked Kotwica (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slask will play against Polonia (#11) in Warszawa and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Opole: H.Pabian 14+8reb, A.Mielczarek 13+2reb+1ast, K.Bialachowski 10+7reb, M.Kroczak 10+2reb+1ast, M.Ratajczak 8+8reb+3ast, M.Jodlowski 7+6reb+1ast Slask 2: S.Bozenko 14+1ast, S.Wojciech 7+2reb, K.Edis 6+10reb+2ast, M.Gorenczyk 6+4reb+2ast, O.Hlebowicki 6+8reb+2ast, M.Bender 6+4reb Krosno - Polonia W-wa 76-64 Everything could happen in Krosno at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Miast Szkla and 10th ranked Polonia had identical 10-10 record. This time Miast Szkla used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Warszawa 76-64 on Saturday night. Miast Szkla outrebounded Polonia 42-16 including a 17-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Latvian center Klavs Dubults (203-1996) nailed 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Michal Jankowski (191-1987, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 20 points and 4 assists. Point guard Marcin Wielunski (197-1996) came up with 15 points and Patryk Pelka (202-1989) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Polonia in the defeat. Polonia's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Miast Szkla (11-10) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Koszalin and Pelplin. Newly promoted Polonia dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Miast Szkla will meet Turow (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Polonia will play against Slask (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Krosno: K.Dubults 21+8reb+1ast, M.Jankowski 20+2reb+4ast, L.Hubert 12+7reb+3ast, D.Harris 9+6reb, P.Spica 7+7reb+6ast, S.Helinski 5+9reb+2ast Polonia W-wa: M.Wielunski 15+3reb+3ast, P.Pelka 15+5reb, S.Barnes-Thompkins 8+2reb+4ast, P.Gospodarek 7+2ast, D.Cechniak 6+2reb+2ast, A.Linowski 6+1reb+1ast Starogard Gd. - Tychy 85-84 The most exciting game of round 21 in the 1Liga took place in Starogard Gdanski. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed GKS (14-7) to fifth ranked Kociewskie Diably (14-7) 85-84 in the game for the fourth place. Kociewskie Diably made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by GKS helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for swingman Filip Malgorzaciak (192-1993) who saved his team from a defeat with 28 points and 5 rebounds. American point guard Daniel Venzant (178-1998, college: St.Edward's) contributed with 22 points and 6 assists for the winners. Point guard Piotr Wieloch (182-1994) answered with 19 points and 6 assists and swingman Karol Kaminski (195-1997) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for GKS. Four GKS players scored in double figures. GKS's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kociewskie Diably moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tychy. Kociewskie Diably is looking forward to face Zak (#8) in Koszalin in the next round. GKS will play at home against Decka (#10) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Starogard Gd.: F.Malgorzaciak 28+5reb+2ast, D.Venzant 22+2reb+6ast, J.Motylewski 12+10reb+2ast, W.Czerlonko 9+4reb+1ast, Z.Oskar 6+7reb+1ast, C.Filip 3 Tychy: P.Wieloch 19+3reb+6ast, A.Krajewski 13+3reb, K.Kaminski 12+7reb+2ast, P.Stankowski 11+7reb+3ast, R.Trubacz 7+1reb+2ast, K.Makowski 6+4reb Pelplin - Zgorzelec 91-84 There was no surprise when 16th ranked Turow (5-16) lost to tenth ranked Decka (11-10) in Pelpin 84-91 on Sunday. Decka outrebounded Turow 44-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Guard Damian Ciesielski (187-1997) nailed 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and guard Roman Janik (184-1995) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds. Janik is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Decka's coach Przemyslaw Luszczewski allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Swingman Szymon Pawlak (192-1998) came up with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and guard Krzysztof Jakobczyk (183-1986) added 19 points respectively for Turow in the defeat. Five Decka and four Turow players scored in double figures. Decka moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Krosno and Koszalin. Loser Turow keeps the sixteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Bytom. Decka will meet higher ranked GKS (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Turow will play against Miast Szkla (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Pelplin: D.Ciesielski 18+7reb+6ast, R.Janik 16+6reb+1ast, K.Obarek 13+5reb+2ast, T.Davis 10+4reb+1ast, W.Dzierzak 10+4reb+4ast, D.Saczewski 8+4reb Zgorzelec: K.Jakobczyk 19+3reb+3ast, S.Pawlak 15+9reb+5ast, K.Wasowicz 15+4reb+3ast, F.Pruefer 14+4reb, S.Michal 9+5reb, M.Jedrzejewski 5+1reb+2ast |
| Oradea signs Josh Bostic, ex Anwil - by Arnold Beres | ||||
In 2010 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by New Mexico Thunderbirds (D-League) as #2 pick overall. Bostic graduated from University of Findlay in 2009 and it is his 14th (!!!) season in pro basketball. He is quite experienced player. Bostic has played in twelve different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Africa and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi, Belfius Mons Hainaut and Liege Basket), Croatia (Zadar), France (Chalon/Saor), Italy (BLE Juvecaserta Accademy, Reggio Emilia, Sassari and Brindisi), Japan (Kyoto Hannaryz), Latvia (VEF Riga), Russia (Spartak), NBA (GS Warriors), Egypt (Al Ittihad), D-League (N.Mexico T.) and NBA G League (Grand Rapids Gold). Bostic's team won GLIAC Tournament in 2007 and 2009. Bostic was voted to GLIAC South Division All-Defensive Team back in 2007, 2008 and 2009. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Oradea. |
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| Malcolm Drumwright (ex Vitoria SC) agreed terms with Tbilisi State University - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
He has played previously for the Georgian team Delta under TSU's current coach Leqso Lapanashvili . Among many awards, he won the Georgian League championship title in 2019. Drumwright was voted to the Georgian League All-Star Game back in 2019. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. His game is described as: Malcolm is a dynamic guard who can contribute in a wide variety of ways for his team. Can play both guard positions but is best with the ball in his hands. Has explosive ball-handling ability and can get to wherever he wants on the court. Has an incredible ability to get into the lane and uses his impressive body control to finish around the bucket. A threat to pull up from anywhere on the court. Super confident and aggressive. Always puts defenses in conflict. Looks to get teammates involved with dump-offs and drive and kicks. Physical, aggressive defender who gives trouble to opponents. Already has led his team to a championship title as a rookie in Georgia and had an impressive season with Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal. Drumwright's a true competitor who does whatever it takes to win. The type of guard coaches and teammates love to have on their side. |
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| Jackson selected first by Manati - by Luis Modestti |
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Jhivvan Jackson (183-PG-1998, college: UTSA) was selected first by Manati to open an entertaining 2023 BSN Draft due to the trades that teams made to improve their rosters. Manati got the first pick plus a 2024 first rounder by sending their second pick and forward Jahvari Josiah to Ponce. Minutes later Ponce selected Trent Frazier to add strength to their backcourt. Carolina improved their front line by picking Dyondre Dominguez JJ Romer with their fourth and fifth picks, respectively. Prior to the draft Ponce reserved guard Luis Rolon and Carolina got guard Jonathan Rodriguez as they played for their farm teams at the Puerto Rican Junior League. Fajardo added shooters Dimencio Vaughn and Jase Febres with their fifth and sixth picks, respectively. Vaughn should make an impact in the league from day one. San German grabbed forwards Nick Guardarrama and Antonio Gordon with their seventh and eleventh pick. Mayaguez traded forward Adrian Ocasio to Carolina to get the eighth pick to select prospect guard Johned Walker and the second pick in the second round. Carolina also gave away the first pick in the second round and Jose Guitian to Santurce for veteran Guillermo Diaz. Below are the full results. First round: 1. Osos de Manati - Jhivvan Jackson 2. Leones de Ponce - Trent Frazier 3. Gigantes de Carolina - Dyondre Dominguez 4. Gigantes de Carolina - JJ Romer 5. Cariduros de Fajardo - Dimencio Vaughn 6. Cariduros de Fajardo - Jase Febres 7. Atleticos de San German - Nick Guardarrama 8. Indios de Mayaguez - Johned Walker 9. Cangrejeros de Santurce - Bryan Martinez 10. Capitanes de Arecibo - Marlon Hargis 11. Atleticos de San German - Antonio Gordon 12. Vaqueros de Bayamon - Bryan Gonzalez Second round: 1. Cangrejeros de Santurce - Isaiah Palermo 2. Indios de Mayaguez - Bradley Soldevilla 3. Cangrejeros de Santurce - Chauncey Hawkins 4. Osos de Manati - Argelis Quintana 5. Capitanes de Arecibo - Joshua Colon 6. Indios de Mayaguez - Eduardo Peralta 7. Piratas de Quebradillas - Miguel Rodriguez 8. Atleticos de San German - Miguel Miranda 9. Mets de Guaynabo - Miguel Lopez Jr 10. Atleticos de San German - Nathan Hale 11. Atleticos de San German - Pass 12. Vaqueros de Bayamon - Roberto Nieves Third round: 1. Grises de Humacao - Ezequiel Colon 2. Osos de Manati - Brayan Calderon 3. Mets de Guaynabo - Ebube Ezeagwula 4. Gigantes de Carolina - James De Jesus 5. Cariduros de Fajardo - Miguel Santos 6. Indios de Mayaguez - Pass 7. Piratas de Quebradillas - Bryan Nieves 8. Grises de Humacao - Giovanni Pastrana 9. Cangrejeros de Santurce - Pass 10. Capitanes de Arecibo - Juan Munoz 11. Atleticos de San German - Pass 12. Vaqueros de Bayamon - Pass Fourth round: 1. Grises de Humacao - Jose Perez 3. Mets de Guaynabo - Denis Medina 8. Leones de Ponce - Jorge Elier Gonzalez |
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| Oradea signs Josh Bostic, ex Anwil - by Arnold Beres | ||||
In 2010 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by New Mexico Thunderbirds (D-League) as #2 pick overall. Bostic graduated from University of Findlay in 2009 and it is his 14th (!!!) season in pro basketball. He is quite experienced player. Bostic has played in twelve different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Africa and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi, Belfius Mons Hainaut and Liege Basket), Croatia (Zadar), France (Chalon/Saor), Italy (BLE Juvecaserta Accademy, Reggio Emilia, Sassari and Brindisi), Japan (Kyoto Hannaryz), Latvia (VEF Riga), Russia (Spartak), NBA (GS Warriors), Egypt (Al Ittihad), D-League (N.Mexico T.) and NBA G League (Grand Rapids Gold). Bostic's team won GLIAC Tournament in 2007 and 2009. Bostic was voted to GLIAC South Division All-Defensive Team back in 2007, 2008 and 2009. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Oradea. |
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| Lokomotiv lands Okaro White - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He is a very experienced player. White has played also professionally in Greece (Panathinaikos and Aris), Italy, NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards and San Antonio Spurs), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce, Long Island Nets and Capital City Go-Go) and Russia (UNICS Kazan). Among many awards his team won Greek Supercup in 2022. He was voted to D-League All-Star Game back in 2017. He graduated from Florida State University in 2014 and it is his ninth season in pro basketball. |
| Zenit lands Adrien Moerman, ex Monaco - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Moerman was a member of French international program for some years. He was called to French Senior National Team between 2009 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. Moerman has played also professionally in Spain (Barca and Bilbao), Turkey (Efes, Dacka and Bandirma) and France (Chorale de Roanne, Sluc Nancy, JSF Nanterre and Entente Orleans 45). He won Euroleague championship title in 2021 and 2022 and made it to the cup final in 2009 and 2010. Moerman was voted to Eurobasket.com French ProA All-Domestic Players Team back in 2014 and 2015. He is described as: A solid combo forward with great outside scoring accuracy. Started his career playing inside and can spend some time at the 5 if necessary. |
| Malyshev's 24 points and 7 rebounds give him Hoops Agents Superleague 2 Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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37-year old center Andrei Malyshev (210-C-1985) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Chelbasket and receives a Hoops Agents Superleague 2 Player of the Week award for round 11. He had the game-high 24 points adding seven rebounds and six assists for Chelbasket in his team's victory, helping them to beat Dynamo-MGTU (#3, 13-7) 77-67. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Chelbasket is placed at 2nd position in Russian Superleague 2. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Chelbasket will need more victories to improve their 14-6 record. In the team's last game Malyshev had a remarkable 80.0% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Chelbasket and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Andrei Malyshev averages this season 9.7ppg and 6.9rpg. Second best performed player last round was Konstantin Kulikov (213-C-1995) of Dynamo-MGTU. He is a center in his first season at Dynamo-MGTU. In the last game Kulikov recorded impressive double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as Dynamo-MGTU lost that game 67-77 to slightly higher-ranked Chelbasket (#2, 14-6). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Dynamo-MGTU still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 13-7 record is not bad at all. Kulikov is a newcomer at Dynamo-MGTU and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Ivan Feshchenko (200-F-1991, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) of Metallurg MGN (#5). Feshchenko scored 18 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Metallurg MGN, leading his team to a 89-80 win against Stavropol (8-11). The chances of Metallurg MGN ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 11 games, recording just eight victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Feshchenko could help Metallurg MGN to bring them higher in the standings. Feshchenko has a great season in Russia. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 6.9rpg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Grigoriy Skrynnik (193-F-2001) of Stavropol - 20 points and 4 rebounds 5. Iaroslav Vennikov (187-G/F-1999) of Metallurg MGN - 27 points and 4 rebounds 6. Pavel Koltsov (180-PG-1994) of Chelbasket - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Alexandr Milyutin (198-PF-1997) of Dynamo-MGTU - 10 points and 11 rebounds 8. Danila Donskov (182-G-2002) of Stavropol - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Matvey Pogonin (185-G-2000) of Metallurg MGN - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Viktor Titov (199-F-2001) of Stavropol - 14 points and 4 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Superleague 2 Round 9: Neftekhimik T. defeats RPF in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Eighth-ranked RPF (2-18) gave a tough game to fourth ranked Neftekhimik T. (10-10) in Kazan on Tuesday. The visitors from Tobolsk managed to secure only one-point victory 84-83. However their fans expected much easier game. Neftekhimik T. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to RPF's 40. Neftekhimik T. forced 19 RPF turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by RPF helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Konstantin Ekimov (205-2000, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) stepped up and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and forward Nikita Soldatov (200-1999) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Neftekhimik T.'s coach Ivan Levin used entire bench in such tough game. The best for the losing side was guard Alexey Pavlov (194-2001) with 22 points and 5 rebounds. Neftekhimik T. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-10 record. RPF lost eleventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 18 lost games. Neftekhimik T. are looking forward to face Cheb.Yastreby (#7) in Cheboksari in the next round. RPF will play at home against the league's leader BARS-RGEU and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Dynamo-MGTU (13-7) against sixth ranked Metallurg MGN (8-11) on Thursday night. Visiting Dynamo-MGTU was defeated by Metallurg MGN in Chelyabinsk 86-72. Swingman Iaroslav Vennikov (187-1999) nailed 20 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Sergei Kharitonov accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Pavel Kryaschenko (199-1998) came up with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Dynamo-MGTU in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Metallurg MGN moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Stavropol. Dynamo-MGTU at the other side dropped to the third position with seven games lost. Metallurg MGN will again play against higher ranked Dynamo-MGTU (#3) in Maykop in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dynamo-MGTU will have a break next round. Superleague top team - BARS-RGEU (17-3) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Cheb.Yastreby (7-13) in Cheboksari 94-66. The best player for the winners was Dmitriy Flis who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Anton Bogdan who recorded 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. BARS-RGEU have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 17-3 record. Loser Cheb.Yastreby keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. BARS-RGEU will meet bottom-ranked RPF (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cheb.Yastreby will play against Neftekhimik T. and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: BARS-RGEU won against Cheb.Yastreby on the opponent's court 73-55. Bottom-ranked RPF unfortunately lost to Neftekhimik T. in a home game 66-75. Stavropol was rolled over Chelbasket on the road 64-94. The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals by Pavel Koltsov of Chelbasket. Cheb.Yastreby - BARS-RGEU 66-94 Superleague top team - BARS-RGEU (17-3) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Cheb.Yastreby (7-13) in Cheboksari 94-66. BARS-RGEU had a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. BARS-RGEU looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Spanish power forward Dmitriy Flis (204-1984) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. The former international Aleksandr Golyakhov (195-1991) chipped in 19 points. Five BARS-RGEU players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Anton Bogdan (198-1986) who recorded 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Evgeniy Bogdan (200-1988) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. BARS-RGEU have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 17-3 record. Loser Cheb.Yastreby keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. BARS-RGEU will meet bottom-ranked RPF (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cheb.Yastreby will play against Neftekhimik T. and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: BARS-RGEU: D.Flis 26+12reb+2ast, A.Golyakhov 19+2reb+3ast, R.Matveyev 13+4reb+5ast, P.Bugaenko 11+4reb+3ast, V.Gusak 10+4reb+1ast, V.Lidyaev 6+5reb+3ast Cheb.Yastreby: E.Bogdan 12+7reb+2ast, A.Bogdan 10+7reb+5ast, P.Metelev 9+1reb+1ast, D.Glazov 9+3reb, K.Maxim 8+1ast, A.Limonov 6+1reb+1ast RPF - Neftekhimik T. 83-84 Eighth-ranked RPF (2-18) gave a tough game to fourth ranked Neftekhimik T. (10-10) in Kazan on Tuesday. The visitors from Tobolsk managed to secure only one-point victory 84-83. However their fans expected much easier game. Neftekhimik T. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to RPF's 40. Neftekhimik T. forced 19 RPF turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by RPF helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Konstantin Ekimov (205-2000, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) stepped up and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and forward Nikita Soldatov (200-1999) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Neftekhimik T.'s coach Ivan Levin used entire bench in such tough game. The best for the losing side was guard Alexey Pavlov (194-2001) with 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Vadim Fedkin (207-2001) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five RPF players scored in double figures. Neftekhimik T. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-10 record. RPF lost eleventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 18 lost games. Neftekhimik T. are looking forward to face Cheb.Yastreby (#7) in Cheboksari in the next round. RPF will play at home against the league's leader BARS-RGEU and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Neftekhimik T.: N.Soldatov 19+6reb+1ast, V.Laptev 18+1reb+3ast, K.Ekimov 17+8reb+2ast, V.Bondarenko 8+1reb+6ast, C.Egor 7+3reb, N.Mukha 6+7reb RPF: P.Alexey 22+5reb+3ast, F.Vadim 15+7reb+3ast, A.Mikhail 13+6reb+2ast, U.Aleksei 12+1reb+4ast, M.German 10+3reb+2ast, D.Dergachev 6+2reb+2ast Cheb.Yastreby - BARS-RGEU 55-73 Very expected game in Cheboksari where 7th ranked Cheb.Yastreby (7-13) was defeated by first ranked BARS-RGEU (17-3) 73-55 on Wednesday. BARS-RGEU forced 19 Cheb.Yastreby turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Spanish power forward Dmitriy Flis (204-1984) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Evgeny Marinin (192-1992) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Four BARS-RGEU players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Evgeniy Bogdan (200-1988) who recorded 11 points and 9 rebounds and guard Daniil Glazov (191-2001) added 14 points respectively. Cheb.Yastreby's coach Dian Shalev rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for BARS-RGEU. They maintain first place with 17-3 record. Loser Cheb.Yastreby keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. BARS-RGEU will meet bottom-ranked RPF (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cheb.Yastreby will play against Neftekhimik T. and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: BARS-RGEU: E.Marinin 17+3reb+5ast, A.Golyakhov 15+2reb+1ast, D.Flis 14+10reb+5ast, R.Matveyev 11+3reb+8ast, V.Lidyaev 9+9reb+2ast, P.Bugaenko 5+3reb Cheb.Yastreby: D.Glazov 14+2reb+1ast, E.Bogdan 11+9reb+2ast, L.Nikita 6+1reb+1ast, N.Osit 5+1reb, P.Metelev 4+4reb+2ast, P.Yaroslav 4+2reb+2ast RPF - Neftekhimik T. 66-75 Rather predictable result in Kazan where fourth ranked Neftekhimik T. (10-10) defeated bottom-ranked RPF (2-18) 75-66 on Wednesday. Neftekhimik T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Kirill Anoshin (194-2000) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Egor Chernyshev (196-1999) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists. Five Neftekhimik T. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Alexey Pavlov (194-2001) who recorded 24 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and forward Vadim Fedkin (207-2001) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Neftekhimik T.. They maintain fourth place with 10-10 record. RPF lost their eleventh game in a row. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 18 lost games. Neftekhimik T. will meet Cheb.Yastreby (#7) in the next round. RPF will play against the league's leader BARS-RGEU and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Neftekhimik T.: A.Kirill 17+5reb+1ast, C.Egor 11+3reb+5ast, N.Soldatov 11+6reb+2ast, V.Laptev 11+3reb+5ast, M.Denis 10+7reb+1ast, K.Ekimov 6+8reb+2ast RPF: P.Alexey 24+5reb+2ast, A.Mikhail 12+5reb+2ast, F.Vadim 11+6reb+3ast, K.Ilya 6+3reb+1ast, D.Dergachev 5+1reb+1ast, M.German 4+1reb Metallurg MGN - Dynamo-MGTU 86-72 Very important is a road loss of second ranked Dynamo-MGTU (13-7) against sixth ranked Metallurg MGN (8-11) on Thursday night. Visiting Dynamo-MGTU was defeated by Metallurg MGN in Chelyabinsk 86-72. Metallurg MGN dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Dynamo-MGTU's 28. Metallurg MGN forced 22 Dynamo-MGTU turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Swingman Iaroslav Vennikov (187-1999) nailed 20 points and 5 assists for the winning side and power forward Sergei Kharitonov (204-1991) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Pavel Kryaschenko (199-1998) came up with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and center Yuriy Kochnev (209-1989) added 8 points and 15 rebounds respectively for Dynamo-MGTU in the defeat. Five Metallurg MGN and four Dynamo-MGTU players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Metallurg MGN moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Stavropol. Dynamo-MGTU at the other side dropped to the third position with seven games lost. Metallurg MGN will again play against higher ranked Dynamo-MGTU (#3) in Maykop in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dynamo-MGTU will have a break next round. Top scorers: Metallurg MGN: I.Vennikov 20+4reb+5ast, S.Kharitonov 15+7reb+3ast, S.Bolotskikh 14+9reb, S.Krasilshchikov 11+5reb+4ast, I.Feshchenko 11+1reb+3ast, V.Nazarov 10+3reb+6ast Dynamo-MGTU: P.Kryaschenko 17+7reb+4ast, V.Chichaykin 16+2ast, K.Kulikov 13+6reb, A.Milyutin 10+9reb, Y.Kochnev 8+15reb+2ast, I.Aleksandrov 3+1reb Chelbasket - Stavropol 94-64 Not a big story in a game in Chelyabinsk where 5th ranked Stavropol (8-11) was rolled over by third ranked Chelbasket (14-6) 94-64 on Thursday. Chelbasket dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Stavropol's 24. Chelbasket forced 24 Stavropol turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Pavel Koltsov (180-1994) who scored 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Nikita Pertcev (202-2000) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Chelbasket players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Danila Donskov (182-2002) who recorded 24 points and 6 rebounds and forward Vladislav Krushelnitskiy (195-1997) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Chelbasket. They moved-up to second place. Loser Stavropol keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Metallurg MGN. Chelbasket will again meet at home Stavropol (#6) in the next round. Stavropol will have a break next round. Top scorers: Chelbasket: Y.Dmitriy 17+4reb+2ast, P.Nikita 16+7reb+1ast, P.Koltsov 16+3reb+6ast, K.Epanov 14+3reb+1ast, A.Tikhonin 10+5reb+1ast, S.Zhulkov 8+11reb+2ast Stavropol: D.Danila 24+6reb+1ast, V.Krushelnitskiy 13+5reb, T.Viktor 8+8reb+1ast, R.Vorobev 7+5reb+2ast, V.Lebedev 4+1reb, S.Grigoriy 4+2reb+3ast |
| Malique Trent (ex Univ.Surgut) agreed terms with I.Nahariya - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Trent is a very experienced player. Thanks to Trent's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America) in four different countries. He has played previously professionally in Iran (Mahram), Romania (Pitesti), Ukraine (Zaporizhye and Prometey) and The Basketball Tournament (HBC Utd). Among many awards his team won Iranian Superleague Group B Regular Season in 2021. Trent was selected to Asia-Basket.com All-Iranian Superleague Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from Hampton University in 2018 and it is his fifth season in pro basketball. |
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| South Korean KBL round 25 best performance: Jameel Warney (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 28-year old player had a double-double of 29 points and 16 rebounds, while his team edged out Goyang (#5, 16-16) 82-80. Seoul Knights maintains the 4th position in South Korean KBL. Seoul Knights is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 18-15 record. Warney has many years of experience at Seoul Knights, through which he has constantly improved. Former Stony Brook University star has very solid stats this year. Warney is league's best scorer averaging so far 22.9ppg. Warney is in league's top in rebounds (4th best: 10.6rpg) and averages impressive 1.1bpg and 53.2% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Gaige Prim (203-F-1999) of Mobis Phoebus. Prim had a very good evening with a double-double of 13 points and 14 rebounds. Of course Mobis Phoebus cruised to a 93-86 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked KoGas (#9, 13-18). Mobis Phoebus' 3rd position in the standings has not changed. His team's 19-14 record is not bad at all. Prim is a newcomer at Mobis Phoebus, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.2ppg (#4). He also registered 10.9 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Omari Spellman (207-PF-1997) of league's top team Anyang. Spellman scored 23 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Anyang, leading his team to a 91-66 easy win against the lower-ranked Seoul Thunders (#10, 10-24). Anyang confirms their top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 23 victories and 9 lost games. Spellman has a great season in South Korea. After 32 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.0ppg (3rd best) and rebounds with 10.0rpg (6th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Devon Scott (206-F/C-1994) of KoGas - 24 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-G-1999) of Mobis Phoebus - 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Yoongi Ha (203-C-1999) of Suwon KT - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Seong-Jin Shin (190-G-1999) of Mobis Phoebus - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Kwan-Hee Lee (190-G-1988) of LG Sakers - 17 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Assem Marei (206-C-1992) of LG Sakers - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Weon-Seok Lee (203-C-2000) of Seoul Thunders - 11 points and 13 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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| Max Heidegger (ex Merkezefendi) agreed terms with Baskonia - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Heidegger has played also professionally in Germany (EWE Baskets), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bnei Hasharon) and NBA Summer League (Atlanta Hawks). His team was regular season runner-up in Big West in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention in 2022. He graduated from University of California Santa Barbara in 2020 and it is his third season in pro basketball. |
| Fuenlabrada lands Willie Reed, ex Buducnost - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
In 2012 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Springfield Armor (D-League) in second round (30th overall). The former Saint Louis University standout is in his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. Reed has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on three different continents. Reed is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Greece (Olympiacos), Israel (Hapoel Eilat), NBA (Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Miami Reedat, LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets), NBA G League (SLC Stars, Iowa Wolves, Stockton Kings and Grand Rapids Gold), Dominican Republic (Metros), D-League (Springfield A.), NBA Summer League (Utah Jazz) and The Basketball Tournament (Loyalty is Love). Reed's team won Montenegrin Cup in 2022. He was voted to USBasket.com All-D-League Honorable Mention back in 2013 and 2014. |
| Nymburk adds Reeves to their roster, ex Alfinden - by Surujh Roopnarine | ||||
He graduated from Park University in 2022 and it is his first season as a professional player. |
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| Thabo Sefolosha is back at Vevey Riviera - by Luca Maffioli | |||
In 2006 he was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) in first round (13th overall). Sefolosha was a member of Swiss international program for some years. He was called to Swiss Senior National Team between 2003 and 2014 and previously for U18 National Team in 2001. Sefolosha is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Italy (Biella), Turkey (Fenerbahce), NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz and OKC Thunder) and Switzerland (Vevey Riviera). Sefolosha won NBA Northwest Division championship title in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. |
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| SBL Round 5: Al Jaish defeat Al Wahda - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Al Wahda (3-1) in Damascus on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by Al Jaish (3-0) 86-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Wahda. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Jaish have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ittihad. Al Wahda at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Al Jalaa. Al Jaish is looking forward to face Tishreen (#5) in Latakia in the next round. Al Wahda will have a break next round. Bottom-ranked Al Taleiah is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fifth ranked Al Jalaa (3-1) 82-62. Al Jalaa have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Al Wahda. Al Taleiah at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hutteen. Al Jalaa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Al Taleiah will play on the road against Al Wathba (#11) in Homs and hopes to get finally their first victory. Bottom-ranked Al Wathba is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Al Hurriyeh (3-2) 91-73 on Thursday evening. Al Hurriyeh moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tishreen. Loser Al Wathba still closes the standings with five games lost. Al Hurriyeh will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Al Wathba will play against Al Taleiah (#9) and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Al Wahda - Al Jaish 82-86 The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Al Wahda (3-1) in Damascus on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by Al Jaish (3-0) 86-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Wahda. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Jaish have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ittihad. Al Wahda at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Al Jalaa. Al Jaish is looking forward to face Tishreen (#5) in Latakia in the next round. Al Wahda will have a break next round. Al Jalaa - Al Taleiah 82-62 Bottom-ranked Al Taleiah is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fifth ranked Al Jalaa (3-1) 82-62. Al Jalaa have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Al Wahda. Al Taleiah at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hutteen. Al Jalaa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Al Taleiah will play on the road against Al Wathba (#11) in Homs and hopes to get finally their first victory. Al Hurriyeh - Al Wathba 91-73 Bottom-ranked Al Wathba is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Al Hurriyeh (3-2) 91-73 on Thursday evening. Al Hurriyeh moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tishreen. Loser Al Wathba still closes the standings with five games lost. Al Hurriyeh will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Al Wathba will play against Al Taleiah (#9) and looks forward to get finally their first victory. |
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| Paris ink Michael Roll - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Roll is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Antwerp Giants), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Italy (Milano), Spain (Zaragoza) and Turkey (Turk Telekom, Besiktas and Bornova). Roll won Israeli Premier League championship title in 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2006 and 2008. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Honorable Mention back in 2016 and 2017. Roll is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Paris. He graduated from University of California at Los Angeles in 2010 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. Roll could be described: A very good shooter, with 3pts range, he also reads the game very well when he's on the court. Passes the ball well and can make a lot of little things and all those "intangibles" that can make you win. Not so athletic, but better than expected, he is a tough defender, even thanks to high basketball IQ. Plus, has a winning mentality and yet a good leadership. |
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| Yunus Sonsirma is a newcomer at Bahcesehir - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Sonsirma has played previously for four other teams: Pinar Karsiyaka, Dacka, Turk Telekom and Eskisehir Basket. His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2014 and 2021. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com Turkish TBL All-Domestic Players Team back in 2017. |
| Bursaspor inks Aubrey Dawkins - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Dawkins has played also professionally in Germany (BG Goettingen), Turkey (Turk Telekom), NBA Summer League (Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards), NBA G League (Erie BH) and The Basketball Tournament (Friday Beers). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team made it to the German Bundesliga Cup Final Four in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention in 2021. Dawkins graduated from University of Central Florida in 2019 and it is his fourth season as a professional player. |
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| Aljami Durham (ex Lavrio) is a newcomer at Gladiators - by Jeff King | ||||
He graduated from Providence College in 2022 and it is his first season in pro basketball. |
| U19 League Round 11: CoLA hands first defeat to Barking Abbey - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Barking Abbey (3-1) recorded its first loss in Gillingham on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked CoLA (6-2) 64-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barking Abbey. CoLA have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 6-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Itchen. Barking Abbey at the other side keeps the third position with one game lost. CoLA are looking forward to face Copleston (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Barking Abbey will play against John Madejski (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of third ranked SGS College (6-3) against fourth ranked Derby (6-4) on Wednesday night. Visiting SGS College was crushed by Derby in Derby 116-79. Derby maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. SGS College lost their third game in a row. They keep the third position with three games lost. Derby will play against Manchester (#5) on the road in the next round. SGS College will play against Newcastle and hopes to get back on the winning track. Leader Myerscough delivered the eighth victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Newcastle (1-10) 86-58. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Myerscough. They maintain first place with 8-2 record. Newcastle lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Myerscough will meet at home Sheffield (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Newcastle will play against SGS College in Bristol and hope to win that game. Other games of round 11 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Birmingham Met were crushed by Sheffield in a road game 93-61. Canterbury beat John Madejski at home 60-43. Itchen destroyed Oaklands on the opponent's court 103-79. Group NorthSheffield - Birmingham Met 93-61We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Birmingham Met (2-7) was crushed on the road by seventh ranked Sheffield (3-7) 93-61 on Wednesday. Sheffield moved-up to sixth place which they share with defeated Birmingham Met. Loser Birmingham Met keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Oaklands. Sheffield will meet league's leader Myerscough in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Birmingham Met will play against the league's second-placed Charnwood (#2) and hope to secure a win. Newcastle - Myerscough 58-86 Leader Myerscough delivered the eighth victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Newcastle (1-10) 86-58. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Myerscough. They maintain first place with 8-2 record. Newcastle lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Myerscough will meet at home Sheffield (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Newcastle will play against SGS College in Bristol and hope to win that game. Derby - SGS College 116-79 Very important is a road loss of third ranked SGS College (6-3) against fourth ranked Derby (6-4) on Wednesday night. Visiting SGS College was crushed by Derby in Derby 116-79. Derby maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. SGS College lost their third game in a row. They keep the third position with three games lost. Derby will play against Manchester (#5) on the road in the next round. SGS College will play against Newcastle and hopes to get back on the winning track. Group SouthBarking Abbey - CoLA 62-64Barking Abbey (3-1) recorded its first loss in Gillingham on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked CoLA (6-2) 64-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Barking Abbey. CoLA have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 6-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Itchen. Barking Abbey at the other side keeps the third position with one game lost. CoLA are looking forward to face Copleston (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Barking Abbey will play against John Madejski (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Canterbury - John Madejski 60-43 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Canterbury (3-3) defeated at home 4th placed John Madejski (3-5) 60-43 on Wednesday. Canterbury moved-up to fourth place. Loser John Madejski dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Canterbury will meet league's leader Itchen in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. John Madejski will play against Barking Abbey (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Oaklands - Itchen 79-103 Very expected game when 6th ranked Oaklands (2-7) were rolled over at home by first ranked Itchen (6-1) 103-79 on Wednesday. Itchen maintains first place with 6-1 record. Oaklands lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Birmingham Met. Itchen will meet at home Canterbury (#4) in the next round. Oaklands will have a break next round. |
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| Hamilton number one in Uruguay LUB for round 19 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old player was the main contributor (28 points, nine rebounds and five assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Bigua (#1, 12-4) 93-85. Malvin is placed at 8th position in Uruguayan LUB. Malvin is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 9-10 record. In the team's last game Hamilton had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He turned to be Malvin's top player in his first season with the team. Daniel Hamilton averages just after two games 21.0ppg, 10.0rpg and 4.5apg. The second best player in last round's games was young Colombian Andres Ibarguen (200-F-1996, agency: Helping Ballers) of Trouville. Ibarguen had a very good evening with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Bad luck as Trouville lost that game 94-99 to slightly lower-ranked Urupan (#9, 8-10). Trouville managed to keep the same 7th spot in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 9-9 record is not bad and everything may still change. Ibarguen is a newcomer at Trouville, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was Brazilian center Luis Santos (194-C-1994) of league's top team Bigua. Santos scored 19 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). Despite Santos' great performance Bigua lost 85-93 to the lower-ranked Malvin (#8, 9-10). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Bigua needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 12 victories and 4 lost games. Santos has a great season in Uruguay. After 15 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 11.9rpg (3rd best). He also has 2.6bpg and FGP: 61.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Marcus Thomas (191-PG-1995) of Olimpia - 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Ivan Aska (201-F-1990) of Malvin - 26 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Donald Robinson (192-G-1989) of Urupan - 29 points and 2 rebounds 7. Agustin Zuvich (201-F/C-1995) of Aguada - 20 points and 5 rebounds 8. Eric Ferguson (203-F-1989) of Urupan - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Franklin Hassell (203-F/C-1988) of Hebraica - 18 points and 15 rebounds 10. Eloy Vargas (211-C-1988) of Aguada - 12 points, 17 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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| Lokomotiv lands Okaro White - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He is a very experienced player. White has played also professionally in Greece (Panathinaikos and Aris), Italy, NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards and San Antonio Spurs), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce, Long Island Nets and Capital City Go-Go) and Russia (UNICS Kazan). Among many awards his team won Greek Supercup in 2022. He was voted to D-League All-Star Game back in 2017. He graduated from Florida State University in 2014 and it is his ninth season in pro basketball. |
| Zenit lands Adrien Moerman, ex Monaco - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Moerman was a member of French international program for some years. He was called to French Senior National Team between 2009 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. Moerman has played also professionally in Spain (Barca and Bilbao), Turkey (Efes, Dacka and Bandirma) and France (Chorale de Roanne, Sluc Nancy, JSF Nanterre and Entente Orleans 45). He won Euroleague championship title in 2021 and 2022 and made it to the cup final in 2009 and 2010. Moerman was voted to Eurobasket.com French ProA All-Domestic Players Team back in 2014 and 2015. He is described as: A solid combo forward with great outside scoring accuracy. Started his career playing inside and can spend some time at the 5 if necessary. |
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| Round 6: Zob Ahan hand first defeat to Beirut Club - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Lebanese Beirut Club (3-1) in Esfahan on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Iranian Zob Ahan (3-1) 79-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Beirut Club. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Zob Ahan looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 assists and 4 steals. Arsalan Kazemi (200-1990, college: Oregon, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Kenneth Horton (201-1989, college: CCSU, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Zob Ahan have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Beirut Club. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Bottom-ranked Syrian Al Ittihad (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 100-85 loss to sixth ranked Jordanian Orthodox (2-2) in Amman. It was a good game for American power forward Brandon Peterson (203-1990, college: Arkansas St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Darrin Dorsey contributed with 11 points and 14 assists for the winners. Forward Anthouny Bakar (197-1994) replied with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for Al Ittihad. Orthodox moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Defending Syrian champion Al Ittihad still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Al Bashaer. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. The game in Doha was also quite interesting. Top-ranked Kuwaiti Kuwait (4-0) played at the court of 5th ranked Qatari Al Sadd (1-3). Kuwait defeated Al Sadd 94-84 on Tuesday. Cady Lalanne had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Waverly Austin with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 18 rebounds. Kuwait have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Kuwaiti champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Shabab Al Ahli. Defending Qatari champion Al Sadd keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. In the last game of round 6 Al Nassr was crushed by Al-Manama in Manama 105-74. The best stats of 6th round was 24 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Babacar Dieng of Al Sadd. Group Gulf LeagueAl-Manama - Al Nassr 105-74Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Bahrain Al-Manama and 6th ranked Saudi Arabian Al Nassr had identical 1-2 record. This time Al-Manama used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Riyadh 105-74 on Monday night. Al-Manama made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Al-Manama outrebounded Al Nassr 46-24 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Al Nassr's players. American LaMonte Ulmer (198-1986, college: URI, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Costa Rican-Belizean Charles Garcia (204-1988, college: Seattle) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Al-Manama players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Kenny Brown (188-1991, college: Ferris St., agency: SLN) with 27 points, 6 assists and 4 steals (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and his fellow American import swingman Brandon Austin (198-1994, college: NW Florida St.) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Bahrain champion maintains fourth position with 2-2 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Al Nassr lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Al Nassr: K.Brown 27+3reb+6ast, B.Austin 20+7reb+2ast, A.Salem 8+1reb, T.Almuhanna 5, L.Mohammed 4+2reb, A.Campbell 4+2reb Al-Manama: C.Garcia 18+7reb+2ast, L.Ulmer 16+12reb+2ast, H.Nawrooz 13+2reb+4ast, E.Robinson 12+6reb+7ast, R.Mustafa 12+6reb+3ast, A.Salman 10+1reb+1ast Al Sadd - Kuwait 84-94 The game in Doha was also quite interesting. Top-ranked Kuwaiti Kuwait (4-0) played at the court of 5th ranked Qatari Al Sadd (1-3). Kuwait defeated Al Sadd 94-84 on Tuesday. Kuwait made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass, agency: BeoBasket) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and U.S. Virgin Islands-American forward Marcus Georges-Hunt (196-1994, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-German forward Waverly Austin (211-1991, college: Oregon) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 18 rebounds and forward Babacar Dieng (197-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Five Kuwait and four Al Sadd players scored in double figures. Kuwait have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Kuwaiti champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Shabab Al Ahli. Defending Qatari champion Al Sadd keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Al Sadd: B.Dieng 24+10reb+5ast, W.Austin 22+18reb+1ast, V.Blue 20+6reb+6ast, A.Faisal 12+2reb, O.Saad 5+5reb+5ast, S.Mohamed 1+1ast Kuwait: C.Lalanne 20+14reb, M.Georges-Hunt 16+6reb+4ast, A.Hamad 14+5reb+1ast, J.Pullen 13+1reb+2ast, M.Adnan 11+9reb+4ast, M.Mustafa 8+3reb Group West AsiaZob Ahan - Beirut Club 79-72The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Lebanese Beirut Club (3-1) in Esfahan on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Iranian Zob Ahan (3-1) 79-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Beirut Club. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Zob Ahan looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 assists and 4 steals. Arsalan Kazemi (200-1990, college: Oregon, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Kenneth Horton (201-1989, college: CCSU, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and swingman Elias Rustom (197-1987) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Zob Ahan and four Beirut Club players scored in double figures. Zob Ahan have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Beirut Club. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Beirut Club: K.Horton 19+3reb+2ast, E.Rustom 13+6reb+2ast, C.Thomas 10+4reb+4ast, M.Haidar 10+5reb+2ast, G.Hadidian 8+4reb+1ast, R.Akl 7+2reb+8ast Zob Ahan: F.Aslani 16+1reb+3ast, A.Kazemi 15+11reb+2ast, S.Mashayekhi 14+4reb+11ast, A.Zangeneh 10+6reb+3ast, M.Hassanzadeh 10+5reb, M.Reza Akbari 6+2reb Orthodox - Al Ittihad 100-85 Bottom-ranked Syrian Al Ittihad (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 100-85 loss to sixth ranked Jordanian Orthodox (2-2) in Amman. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a good game for American power forward Brandon Peterson (203-1990, college: Arkansas St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import point guard Darrin Dorsey (188-1987, college: DWU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 assists for the winners. Forward Anthouny Bakar (197-1994) replied with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American point guard Chris Darrington (185-1997, college: Toledo) added 18 points and 5 assists in the effort for Al Ittihad. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Orthodox moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Defending Syrian champion Al Ittihad still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Al Bashaer. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Al Ittihad: A.Bakar 23+8reb+6ast, C.Darrington 18+4reb+5ast, N.Issa 14+1reb+3ast, R.Delph 13+12reb+2ast, J.Saddir 7+5reb+1ast, T.Saleh 6+4reb+1ast Orthodox: B.Peterson 29+16reb+4ast, F.Ibrahim 17+6reb+5ast, M.Hussein 16+8reb+2ast, D.Dorsey 11+4reb+14ast, A.Ashraf 11+2reb, A.Alhamarsheh 9+6reb+2ast |
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Leader BC Minsk delivered the fifteenth win on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Brest (3-14) 117-32. BC Minsk dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Brest's 24. BC Minsk forced 36 Brest turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Brest's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when BC Minsk made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was center Yana Makutsa (196-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Forward Ekaterina Rybalko (182-1998) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. BC Minsk's coach Andrey Vavleu felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Anastasia Babak (180-2002) who recorded 14 points and 6 rebounds. BC Minsk (15-2) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Brest lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. BC Minsk's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Minsk to the arena Gorizont 2. The game in Gomel was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers BDU Tsmoki (8-8) played at the court of fifth ranked Gomel (9-8). Gomel defeated BDU Tsmoki 56-46. It was a good game for power forward Olga Kopylova (187-1982) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Volha Hromik contributed with 6 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Elizaveta Pischako (174-2003) replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds for BDU Tsmoki. BDU Tsmoki's coach Volha Padabed rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gomel have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. BDU Tsmoki lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Gomel will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. BDU Tsmoki will play at home against Victoria (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 18 Victoria defeated Gorizont 2 in Grodno 63-47.
Gomel - BDU Tsmoki 56-46 The game in Gomel was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers BDU Tsmoki (8-8) played at the court of fifth ranked Gomel (9-8). Gomel defeated BDU Tsmoki 56-46. Gomel forced 22 BDU Tsmoki turnovers and outrebounded them 55-35 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for power forward Olga Kopylova (187-1982) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Volha Hromik (183-1993) contributed with 6 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Elizaveta Pischako (174-2003) replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Maria Razmovka (-2008) added 8 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for BDU Tsmoki. BDU Tsmoki's coach Volha Padabed rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gomel have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. BDU Tsmoki lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Gomel will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. BDU Tsmoki will play at home against Victoria (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: BDU Tsmoki: P.Elizaveta 12+5reb+1ast, R.Maria 8+6reb+1ast, G.Ekaterina 7+6reb+1ast, D.Polina 5+2reb+1ast, A.Anastasia 4+5reb+1ast, E.Ekaterina 4+6reb+4ast Gomel: O.Kopylova 20+10reb+2ast, D.Panasyuk 10+2reb+2ast, P.Yana 7+8reb+3ast, K.Ilona 7+10reb+7ast, V.Hromik 6+16reb+4ast, P.Valeria 4+8reb+2ast Gorizont 2 - Victoria 47-63 There was no surprise in Minsk where 9th ranked Gorizont 2 (1-16) was defeated by sixth ranked Victoria (8-9) 63-47. Victoria held Gorizont 2 to an opponent 21.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Victoria forced 21 Gorizont 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 58-38 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. It was a good game for guard Aleksandra Polubok (154-2006) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds. Maria Liaskouskaia (-2007) contributed with 9 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. Alisa Borschevskaya replied with 8 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks and Anastasia Kazakova (-2004) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Gorizont 2. Gorizont 2's coach Anatoly Buyalskiy tested twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Victoria maintains sixth position with 8-9 record. Gorizont 2 lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Victoria will play against higher ranked BDU Tsmoki (#5) in Minsk in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Gorizont 2's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Minsk BC Minsk. Top scorers: Gorizont 2: K.Anastasia 11+7reb+3ast, B.Alisa 8+8reb+6ast, R.Anastasiya 8+4reb, A.Vlasiuk 7+4reb+1ast, L.Alisa 4+4reb+1ast, S.Lashkevich 4+2reb Victoria: G.Ksenia 18+3reb+1ast, P.Aleksandra 11+17reb+2ast, L.Maria 9+13reb+3ast, K.Karina 9+5reb+6ast, K.Ksenia 8+5reb, T.Elizabeth 6+13reb BC Minsk - Brest 117-32 Leader BC Minsk delivered the fifteenth win on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Brest (3-14) 117-32. BC Minsk dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Brest's 24. BC Minsk forced 36 Brest turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Brest's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when BC Minsk made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was center Yana Makutsa (196-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Forward Ekaterina Rybalko (182-1998) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. BC Minsk's coach Andrey Vavleu felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Anastasia Babak (180-2002) who recorded 14 points and 6 rebounds and forward Anastasia Kuratnik (174-2002) added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively. BC Minsk (15-2) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Brest lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. BC Minsk's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Minsk to the arena Gorizont 2. Top scorers: Brest: A.Babak 14+6reb+2ast, A.Kuratnik 6+6reb+2ast, A.Golovchiner 4+1reb+1ast, K.Ekatarina 4+4reb+1ast, L.Karinchuk 2+6reb+2ast, K.Ksenia 2+4reb+1ast BC Minsk: M.Yana 22+12reb+1ast, D.Mahalias 15+3reb+4ast, K.Karpuk 15+1reb+2ast, E.Rybalko 14+5reb+5ast, I.Viana 12+2reb+3ast, I.Venskaya 9+4reb+6ast |
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| NBL Round 3 (Second Stage): Montana lose to Beroe - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Montana (1-1) in Stara Zagora on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Beroe (2-0) 89-73. They made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. Beroe looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for the former international Violina Kocheva (175-1991) who led her team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 assists. International Radostina Hristova (181-1994) helped adding 20 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was North Macedonian point guard Andjelika Mitrashinovic (177-1993) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. Beroe will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montana will play on the road against Rilski Sportist in Samokov and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Sofia: Champion 2006 (#4) and Lokomotiv (#5). Lokomotiv was crushed at home by 35 points 43-78 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was an exceptional evening for guard Viktoria Ivanova (170-2004) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 9 rebounds. Elena Dragoeva accounted for 16 points and 4 assists. Center Mina Vasileva (185-2002) came up with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Lokomotiv in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Champion 2006 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lokomotiv will play on the road against Academic PL (#5) in Plovdiv and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Group Places 1-3Beroe - Montana 89-73The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Montana (1-1) in Stara Zagora on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Beroe (2-0) 89-73. They made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. Beroe looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for the former international Violina Kocheva (175-1991) who led her team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 assists. International Radostina Hristova (181-1994) helped adding 20 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was North Macedonian point guard Andjelika Mitrashinovic (177-1993) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals and international center Aleksandra Nikolaeva Petrova (190-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Beroe will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montana will play on the road against Rilski Sportist in Samokov and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Montana: G.Nikolova 19+5reb+1ast, A.Nikolaeva Petrova 16+10reb+3ast, S.Sutherland 14+7reb+1ast, A.Mitrashinovic 13+11reb+7ast, V.Aleksieva 6+2reb+1ast, B.Dencheva 3+2reb+3ast Beroe: V.Kocheva 23+3reb+8ast, R.Hristova 20+7reb+7ast, T.Dineva 18+8reb+1ast, T.Sharenkapova 15+5reb+2ast, J.Zlatanova 6+4reb+1ast, S.Deana 3+2ast Group Places 3-6Lokomotiv - Champion 2006 43-78Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Sofia: Champion 2006 (#4) and Lokomotiv (#5). Lokomotiv was crushed at home by 35 points 43-78 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Champion 2006 dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Lokomotiv's 24. Champion 2006 forced 27 Lokomotiv turnovers and had a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for guard Viktoria Ivanova (170-2004) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Elena Dragoeva (-2006) accounted for 16 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Center Mina Vasileva (185-2002) came up with 14 points and 7 rebounds and guard Magdalena Georgieva (168-2005) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Lokomotiv in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Champion 2006 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lokomotiv will play on the road against Academic PL (#5) in Plovdiv and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Lokomotiv: M.Vasileva 14+7reb+1ast, G.Magdalena 12+6reb+1ast, T.Gergana 4+3reb+1ast, I.Margarita 4+1reb+1ast, D.Reneta 4+5reb+2ast, E.Petkova 3+6reb+2ast Champion 2006: I.Viktoria 32+9reb+1ast, D.Elena 16+2reb+4ast, V.Veselinova 11+4reb+4ast, S.Albena 4+4reb, E.Dimova 4+3reb+1ast, A.Filipova 4+4reb+1ast |
| Bulgarian NBL round 2 (Second Stage) best performance: Teodora Dineva - by Eurobasket News | ||
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International Swingman Teodora Dineva (178-G/F-1996) put on an amazing game in the last round for top-ranked Beroe, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 2 (Second Stage). The 26-year old player was the main contributor (30 points, four rebounds and two assists) to her team's victory, helping them to outclass, Second Stage bottom-ranked team Rilski Sportist (#3, 0-2) with 50-point margin 93-43. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Beroe to consolidate first place in the Bulgarian NBL. But it's just the very beginning of the Second Stage and Beroe won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Dineva had a remarkable 87.5% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Beroe, through which she has constantly improved. Teodora Dineva has solid league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 16.7ppg. Dineva is in league's top in and averages impressive 59.8% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was another Beroe's star - young international shooting guard Violina Kocheva (175-SG-1991). Kocheva had a very good evening with a double-double of 11 points and 11 assists. Of course together with Dineva she helped Beroe with another comfortable win outscoring Rilski Sportist (0-2) 93-43. Her team has extremely good start of the Second Stage. They won both games so far. However the Second Stage is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Kocheva is one of the most experienced players at Beroe and similarly like Teodora Dineva has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was another Beroe's star - international forward Tsvetomira Sharenkapova (184-F-1991). Sharenkapova scored 21 points and passed six assists. She was another key player of Beroe, helping her team with a 93-43 easy win against #3 ranked Rilski Sportist in a game of the week. Beroe has a very good start of the Second Stage. But there were just 2 games played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Sharenkapova also has a very good start of the Second Stage with very strong stats. Sharenkapova has a great season in Bulgaria. After 10 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 13.7ppg (6th best). She also has 2.3spg, FGP: 61.7% and 3PT: 47.2%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Ciara Rosten (188-F-1996) of Beroe - 14 points and 12 rebounds 5. Evgenia Natskina (180-SF-1997) of Beroe - 12 points and 6 rebounds 6. Ranya Aburaya (184-F/C-2004) of Rilski Sportist - 12 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Radostina Hristova (181-SF-1994) of Beroe - 5 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Ivana Boneva (175-G/F-2005) of Rilski Sportist - 8 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Denitsa Manolova (172-G-2006) of Rilski Sportist - 4 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Emily Simeonova (168-PG-2004) of Rilski Sportist - 3 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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1/8 Finals: Round 1 Jan. 26: Lyon - Sf.Gheorghe 91-76 Jan. 26: Galatasaray - BLMA 88-75 Jan. 26: E.Ramla - Gorzow Wlkp. 85-63 Jan. 26: E.Holon - Venezia 83-68 Jan. 26: Cadi La Seu - Flammes 72-54 Jan. 26: Lublin - Zaragoza 69-66 Jan. 26: PEAC-Pecs - Villeneuve 66-74 Jan. 26: Castors Braine - Angers 61-62 1/8 Finals: Round 2 Feb. 1: Venezia - E.Holon Feb. 1: Zaragoza - Lublin Feb. 1: Sf.Gheorghe - Lyon Feb. 1: BLMA - Galatasaray Feb. 1: Flammes - Cadi La Seu Feb. 1: Angers - Castors Braine Feb. 1: Villeneuve - PEAC-Pecs Feb. 1: Gorzow Wlkp. - E.Ramla |
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E.Holon - Venezia 83-68 E.Holon dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Venezia's 36. American-Bosnian forward Courtney Hurt (185-1990, college: VCU) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Alex Harden (180-1993, college: Wichita St.) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Jessica Shepard (193-1996, college: Notre Dame) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and Matilde Villa (172-2004, agency: Players Group) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five E.Holon and four Venezia players scored in double figures. Top scorers: E.Holon: C.Hurt 20+11reb+2ast, A.Harden 17+9reb+2ast, S.Lucet 13+5reb, D.Raber 13+7reb+2ast, J.Simms 11+2reb+2ast, M.Ivanovic 6+3reb+5ast Venezia: J.Shepard 14+15reb+4ast, M.Fassina 13+5reb+2ast, V.Matilde 13+5reb+5ast, S.Yasuma 12+3reb+3ast, A.Kuier 6+1reb+1ast, A.Delaere 5+1reb+1ast Lublin - Zaragoza 69-66 Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian point guard Aleksandra Stanacev (167-1994) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 assists. American guard Sparkle Taylor (178-1995, college: UTEP) contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Lublin players scored in double figures. Guard Mariona Ortiz (183-1992) answered with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and German Leonie Fiebich (193-2000) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Zaragoza. Zaragoza's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Lublin: S.Taylor 22+5reb+1ast, A.Stanacev 18+2reb+8ast, K.Zec 12+1ast, N.Mack 11+12reb+3ast, M.Zietara 3+1reb+3ast, A.Ziemborska 3+1reb Zaragoza: M.Gatling 17+3reb+1ast, L.Fiebich 12+9reb+2ast, M.Ortiz 11+5reb+8ast, V.Gimeno 8+5reb+4ast, S.Geldof 7+1reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 6+1reb Lyon - Sf.Gheorghe 91-76 Lyon shot 60.7 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Sf.Gheorghe's players. Guard Marine Johannes (174-1995) stepped up and scored 22 points and 9 assists for the winners and power forward Alexia Chartereau (189-1998) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Four Lyon players scored in double figures. Lyon's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Bulgarian forward Borislava Hristova (182-1996, college: WSU) responded with 25 points and 6 assists and Belgian-DR Congolese forward Bethy Mununga (183-1997, college: S.Florida) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Top scorers: Lyon: M.Johannes 22+3reb+9ast, A.Chartereau 21+2reb+4ast, S.Gruda 11+8reb+1ast, J.Allemand 10+1reb+9ast, H.Ciak 10+2reb, L.Quevedo 9+3reb+4ast Sf.Gheorghe: B.Hristova 25+3reb+6ast, B.Mununga 14+9reb+2ast, M.Jespersen 11+2reb+1ast, B.Jones 6, A.Gordi-Parau 6+1reb+2ast, K.Cave 6+9reb+1ast Galatasaray - BLMA 88-75 Galatasaray made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game, while BLMA only scored six points from the stripe. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American center Teaira McCowan (201-1996, college: MSU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and her fellow American import center Azura Stevens (198-1996, college: UConn) chipped in 21 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. At the losing side American forward Haley Peters (190-1992, college: Duke) responded with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Belgian point guard Julie Vanloo (172-1993) scored 18 points and 7 assists. Four Galatasaray and five BLMA players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Galatasaray: T.McCowan 29+12reb+4ast, A.Stevens 21+12reb+9ast, K.Nacickaite 20+1reb+6ast, E.Prince 12+3reb+1ast, A.Jurjane 4+3reb+1ast, P.Bilgic 2+2reb+6ast BLMA: J.Vanloo 18+7ast, K.Linskens 15+5reb+2ast, H.Peters 15+6reb+4ast, R.Bernies 10+3reb+3ast, M.Badiane 10+5reb+1ast, E.Naigre 4+2reb+1ast Cadi La Seu - Flammes 72-54 Cadi La Seu made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 Flammes turnovers. Guard Laia Raventos (170-1997, college: Charlotte) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and American guard Stephanie Watts (180-1997, college: UNC) chipped in 17 points (made all of her eight free throws). At the losing side American-Guyanese forward Brianna Fraser (190-1997, college: Maryland) responded with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Serbian center Nikolina Milic (191-1994) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Top scorers: Cadi La Seu: L.Raventos 21+2reb+3ast, S.Watts 17+4reb+1ast, J.Soler 13+6reb+3ast, G.Bahi 8+8reb, B.Kovacevic 4+3reb+1ast, E.Ramette 4+1reb+2ast Flammes: B.Fraser 18+6reb+4ast, N.Milic 10+6reb+3ast, S.Chevaugeon 7+5reb+1ast, S.Colley 7+5reb+2ast, I.Tanqueray 6+2ast, E.Tahane 4+1ast Castors Braine - Angers 61-62 American point guard Alexis Peterson (173-1995, college: Syracuse) stepped up and scored 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and power forward Kekelly Elenga (184-1991) chipped in 18 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). At the losing side Croatian point guard Matea Tadic (176-1999) responded with 8 points and 7 assists and Ukrainian center Miriam Uro-Nilie (188-1994, agency: LBM Management) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Top scorers: Angers: A.Peterson 18+5reb+3ast, K.Elenga 18+4reb+1ast, J.Cornelie-Sigmundova 6+5reb+4ast, I.Jakubcova 6+4reb+1ast, J.Bailey 4+6reb, N.Fofana 4+1reb Castors Braine: O.Sarr 12+2reb+2ast, M.Uro-Nilie 12+6reb+1ast, M.Tadic 8+4reb+7ast, E.Leblon 7+1reb+2ast, A.Fogg 7+6reb, A.Kroselj 6+1reb+2ast PEAC-Pecs - Villeneuve 66-74 American guard Kamiah Smalls (178-1998, college: JMU) stepped up and scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and her fellow American import guard Kennedy Burke (185-1997, college: UCLA) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side center Virag Kiss (195-1998) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds (made all of her ten free throws !!!) and American guard Cassidie Burdick (188) scored 4 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Top scorers: Villeneuve: K.Smalls 24+6reb+6ast, K.Burke 15+5reb+2ast, J.Salaun 12+4reb, M.Djekoundade 8+2reb+2ast, K.Diaby 6+4reb+1ast, H.Maia 4+4reb PEAC-Pecs: V.Kiss 20+9reb+1ast, N.Wentzel 18+2reb, Z.Simon 8+1ast, R.Szucs 7+2reb, S.Calhoun 7+1reb+1ast, C.Burdick 4+13reb+4ast E.Ramla - Gorzow Wlkp. 85-63 E.Ramla dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Gorzow Wlkp.'s 26. They outrebounded Gorzow Wlkp. 38-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. E.Ramla looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Shakira Austin (196-1999, college: Ole Miss, agency: LBM Management) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American-Israeli swingman Alyssa Baron (178-1992, college: Pennsylvania) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds. Four E.Ramla players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Lindsay Allen (173-1995, college: Notre Dame) responded with 16 points and 8 assists and Australian guard Chantel Horvat (185-1998, college: UCLA) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Top scorers: E.Ramla: A.Baron 24+6reb+3ast, A.Clark 23+6reb+3ast, S.Austin 21+15reb+5ast, E.Rotberg 11+5reb+2ast, M.Lisowa-Mbaka 2+2reb+2ast, E.Dikaioulaku 2+3reb+9ast Gorzow Wlkp.: C.Horvat 16+5reb, L.Allen 16+2reb+8ast, Z.Wadoux 14+3reb+2ast, T.Senyurek 7+8reb+3ast, W.Keller 7+5reb+1ast, B.Julia 3+2reb+2ast |
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| Recap of Round 11 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most shocking disappointment of round 11 was a home defeat of 3rd placed Polish Polkowice (6-4) by fourth ranked Czech USK Praha (7-3) who outscored them by 35 points 92-57. It was a key game for the second position in the league. USK Praha dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Polkowice's 28. They outrebounded Polkowice 36-22 including 27 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for USK Praha especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Polkowice's players. It was a great evening for French forward Valeriane Vukosavljevic (183-1994) who led her team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Spanish forward Maria Conde (187-1997, college: FSU) helped adding 18 points and 6 assists. American point guard Erica Wheeler (170-1991, college: Rutgers) responded with 13 points and 9 assists. Defending Czech champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Defending Polish champion Polkowice dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Valencia and Miskolc. USK Praha is looking forward to face league's leader Fenerbahce in Istanbul in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Polkowice will play on the road against Valencia (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very significant was Turkish Mersin's (#5) just 1-point road victory against 6th ranked Hungarian Miskolc 78-77. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Miskolc. It was an exceptional evening for North Macedonian-American guard DeWanna Bonner (193-1987, college: Auburn) who led the winners and scored 25 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Chelsea Gray accounted for 13 points and 5 assists. Mersin's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Puerto Rican-American point guard Arella Guirantes (181-1997, college: Rutgers) came up with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for Miskolc in the defeat. Mersin (7-3) moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Miskolc at the other side keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Valencia and Polkowice. Mersin will play against Schio (#4) at home in the next round. Miskolc will play against Girona and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Sopron between Hungarian Sopron and Spanish Girona. Second ranked Sopron (7-3) got a very close home victory over 9th ranked Girona (5-5). Sopron managed to escape with a 2-point win 62-60 on Wednesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was Jelena Brooks who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Brittney Sykes produced 21 points and 5 assists for the guests. Defending Hungarian champion maintains second place with 7-3 record having just two points less than leader Fenerbahce, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Girona keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Bourges and Avenida. Sopron will meet Avenida (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Girona will play against Miskolc and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Bologna were destroyed by Fenerbahce on the opponent's court 95-73. Bourges managed to outperform Valencia in a home game 70-68. Szekszard was rolled over Olympiacos on the road 87-68. Schio defeated Landes on its own court 85-71. Avenida beat Kangoeroes in Salamanca 75-61.
Group AFenerbahce - Bologna 95-73Very expected game in Istanbul where 13th ranked Italian Bologna (3-7) was crushed by first ranked Turkish Fenerbahce (9-1) 95-73 on Wednesday. Fenerbahce dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Bologna's 34. Fenerbahce forced 25 Bologna turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was Belgian center Emma Meesseman (192-1993, agency: LBM Management) who scored 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American forward Breanna Stewart (193-1994, college: UConn) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Latvian forward Kitija Laksa (182-1996, college: S.Florida) produced 29 points and French center Iliana Rupert (194-2001) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Fenerbahce and four Bologna players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fenerbahce have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Defending Turkish champion maintains first place with 9-1 record. Loser Bologna dropped to the twelfth position with seven games lost. They share it with Szekszard. Fenerbahce will meet USK Praha (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bologna will play against Olympiacos (#16) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bologna: K.Laksa 29+1reb, I.Rupert 14+8reb+1ast, C.Zandalasini 11+7reb+4ast, I.Dojkic 11+2reb+3ast, S.Cinili 4+3reb+1ast, O.Andre Olbis 4+7reb+1ast Fenerbahce: E.Meesseman 22+6reb+3ast, S.Sabally 19+3reb+3ast, A.Iagupova 19+5reb+3ast, B.Stewart 14+10reb+4ast, K.McBride 10+5reb+7ast, O.Cakir-Turgut 6+2reb+5ast Polkowice - USK Praha 57-92 The most shocking disappointment of round 11 was a home defeat of 3rd placed Polish Polkowice (6-4) by fourth ranked Czech USK Praha (7-3) who outscored them by 35 points 92-57. It was a key game for the second position in the league. USK Praha dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Polkowice's 28. They outrebounded Polkowice 36-22 including 27 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for USK Praha especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Polkowice's players. It was a great evening for French forward Valeriane Vukosavljevic (183-1994) who led her team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Spanish forward Maria Conde (187-1997, college: FSU) helped adding 18 points and 6 assists. Four USK Praha players scored in double figures. American point guard Erica Wheeler (170-1991, college: Rutgers) responded with 13 points and 9 assists and Greek forward Artemis Spanou (187-1993, college: RMU) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Defending Czech champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Defending Polish champion Polkowice dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Valencia and Miskolc. USK Praha is looking forward to face league's leader Fenerbahce in Istanbul in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Polkowice will play on the road against Valencia (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Polkowice: A.Spanou 15+6reb, E.Wheeler 13+9ast, S.Mavunga 9+6reb+3ast, K.Gertchen 7+1reb+2ast, W.Telenga 6+4reb+1ast, W.Gajda 4+1reb+3ast USK Praha: M.Conde 18+1reb+6ast, A.Thomas 16+8reb+1ast, V.Vukosavljevic 16+7reb+5ast, T.Fagbenle 13+6reb+3ast, T.Vyoralova 9+1reb+4ast, B.Jones 8+9reb+2ast Bourges - Valencia 70-68 There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked French Bourges (5-5) edged at home higher ranked Spanish Valencia (6-4) 70-68 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Valencia 42-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Serbian-American guard Yvonne Anderson (170-1990, college: Texas) who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Canadian center Kayla Alexander (193-1991, college: Syracuse) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Cristina Ouvina (173-1990) produced 13 points and 5 assists and point guard Angela Salvadores (178-1997, college: Duke) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Defending French champion moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Avenida and Girona. Loser Valencia dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Polkowice and Miskolc. Bourges will meet Szekszard (#12) on the road in the next round. Valencia will play against Polkowice (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Valencia: A.Salvadores 15+3reb+1ast, C.Ouvina 13+3reb+5ast, L.Romero 11+2reb+1ast, R.Carrera 8+7reb+2ast, L.Cox 8+5reb, Q.Casas 5+7reb Bourges: Y.Anderson 19+6reb+7ast, K.Alexander 18+5reb+2ast, A.Steinberga 12+12reb+1ast, A.Duchet 7+1reb+1ast, E.Godin 5+8reb+1ast, S.Michel 4+4reb+1ast Olympiacos - Szekszard 87-68 There was an upset in Piraeus where higher ranked Hungarian Szekszard (3-7) was rolled over by sixteenth ranked Greek Olympiacos (1-9) 87-68 on Wednesday. Olympiacos made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Olympiacos outrebounded Szekszard 41-24 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Megan Gustafson (190-1996, college: Iowa) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Anna Stamolamprou (175-1995, college: RMU) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. Four Olympiacos players scored in double figures. Olympiacos' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-British guard Sydney Wallace (175, college: Georgia Tech) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Ruthy Hebard (192, college: Oregon) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Defending Greek champion left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with Kangoeroes. It was Szekszard's fifth loss in a row. They keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. They share it with Bologna. Olympiacos will meet higher ranked Bologna (#13) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Szekszard will play against Bourges and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Szekszard: S.Wallace 17+6reb+1ast, R.Hebard 16+7reb+1ast, C.Goree 14+3reb+1ast, N.Dudasova 7+4reb+2ast, A.Studer 6+1reb+6ast, R.Manyoky 4 Olympiacos: M.Gustafson 32+10reb, A.Stamolamprou 14+4reb+6ast, A.Ayuso 12+4reb+6ast, K.Shook 10+9reb, A.Nikolopoulou 9+5reb+5ast, E.Stamati 6+3reb+5ast Group BSopron - Girona 62-60A very close game took place in Sopron between Hungarian Sopron and Spanish Girona. Second ranked Sopron (7-3) got a very close home victory over 9th ranked Girona (5-5). Sopron managed to escape with a 2-point win 62-60 on Wednesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sopron made 11 blocks. The best player for the winners was Serbian Jelena Brooks (188-1989) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Zsofia Fegyverneky (178-1984) chipped in 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard Brittney Sykes (175-1994, college: Syracuse) produced 21 points and 5 assists and Maria Araujo (188-1997) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Defending Hungarian champion maintains second place with 7-3 record having just two points less than leader Fenerbahce, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Girona keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Bourges and Avenida. Sopron will meet Avenida (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Girona will play against Miskolc and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Girona: B.Sykes 21+3reb+5ast, M.Tolo 10+3reb, E.Murphy 8+4reb, M.Araujo 7+5reb+1ast, F.Parra 6+1reb, G.Labuckiene 3+1reb Sopron: J.Brooks 18+6reb+3ast, E.Magbegor 9+7reb+1ast, Z.Fegyverneky 8+6reb+4ast, A.Kunek 7+2reb+1ast, Y.Turner 5+4reb+2ast, V.Borondy 5+2reb+4ast Schio - Landes 85-71 Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Italian Schio (7-3) beat at home 14th ranked French Landes (2-8) 85-71 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Landes 36-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. Schio looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Marina Mabrey (180, college: Notre Dame) who scored 21 points and 5 assists. Her fellow American import Rhyne Howard (188, college: Kentucky) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Swedish power forward Regan Magarity (190-1996, college: Virginia Tech) produced 21 points and 6 rebounds and Celine Dumerc (169-1982) added 6 points and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Schio have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Italian champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Landes keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Schio will meet Mersin (#5) on the road in the next round. Landes will play against Kangoeroes (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Landes: R.Magarity 21+6reb+2ast, L.Gil 10+2reb+1ast, K.Chery 9+1reb+1ast, M.Fauthoux 8+3reb+4ast, J.Harmon 8+3reb+2ast, K.Mann 6+4reb+2ast Schio: M.Mabrey 21+4reb+5ast, R.Howard 15+5reb+4ast, G.Sottana 12+3reb+6ast, E.Penna 10, A.Ndour 7+9reb+2ast, C.Verona 7+1reb+1ast Kangoeroes - Avenida 61-75 There was no surprise in Mechelen where 15th ranked Belgian Kangoeroes (1-9) were defeated by eleventh ranked Spanish Avenida (5-5) 75-61 on Thursday. Avenida made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Greek forward Maria Fasoula (196-1997, college: Vanderbilt) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Maria Cazorla (179-1997, college: Oregon) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. American Morgan Bertsch (190-1997, college: UC Davis, agency: LBM Management) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds and Chilean center Ziomara Morrison (194-1989, agency: LBM Management) added 5 points and 14 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Defending Spanish champion moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Bourges and Girona. Kangoeroes lost eighth consecutive game. Defending Belgian champion keep the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Olympiacos. Avenida will meet at home league's second-placed Sopron in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kangoeroes will play against Landes (#14) in Mont de Marsan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Kangoeroes: M.Bertsch 24+8reb+2ast, L.Berkani 12+2reb+1ast, H.Nauwelaers 7+2reb+3ast, A.Rembiszewska 6, Z.Morrison 5+14reb+2ast, V.Gils Eva 4+1ast Avenida: M.Fasoula 18+5reb, M.Cazorla 14+3reb+4ast, B.Carleton 13+3reb+2ast, L.Rodriguez-Manso 8+2reb+2ast, A.Vilaro 6+2reb+7ast, J.Nogic 5+2reb Miskolc - Mersin 77-78 Very significant was Turkish Mersin's (#5) just 1-point road victory against 6th ranked Hungarian Miskolc 78-77. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Miskolc. Mersin made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for North Macedonian-American guard DeWanna Bonner (193-1987, college: Auburn) who led the winners and scored 25 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). American point guard Chelsea Gray (180-1992, college: Duke) accounted for 13 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Mersin's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Puerto Rican-American point guard Arella Guirantes (181-1997, college: Rutgers) came up with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Reka Bernath (175-1999) added 15 points respectively for Miskolc in the defeat. Five Miskolc players scored in double figures. Mersin (7-3) moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Miskolc at the other side keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Valencia and Polkowice. Mersin will play against Schio (#4) at home in the next round. Miskolc will play against Girona and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Miskolc: A.Guirantes 21+7reb+8ast, R.Bernath 15+3reb+3ast, N.Aho 11+2reb+2ast, C.Green 10+6reb+1ast, D.Garbin 10+9reb+1ast, A.Kiss 8+1reb Mersin: D.Bonner 25+2reb+3ast, C.Gray 13+4reb+5ast, T.Hayes 12+6reb+3ast, S.Atas 9+4reb+1ast, L.Cornelius 9+5reb+3ast, Q.Hollingsworth 4+1reb |
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| Celina eighth-grader Finley Chastain commits to women's basketball power Tennessee - by Eurobasket News |
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It's never too early to map out your future - not for this Celina middle schooler, at least. Finley Chastain, a girls basketball player in the class of 2027, announced her commitment to play for Tennessee on Wednesday night. Chastain, a 5-11 guard, is considered one of the nation's top prospects in her class and reportedly held scholarship offers from Arkansas, LSU, Oklahoma and others, according to The Knoxville News. ESPN has not yet released its class of 2027 girls basketball rankings. 'When you know, you know,' Chastain wrote in a Twitter post accompanied by photos of her and Tennessee coach Kellie Harper. One of college basketball's most iconic programs, Tennessee rose to power under legendary coach Pat Summitt. The Volunteers have won eight NCAA championships, most recently in 2008, and are currently 16-6, 8-0 in SEC play. Chastain visited Tennessee in November. Her pledge is an early one, as most high school basketball players don't commit to a school until their junior or senior years. For reference, no players ranked on ESPN's class of 2026 national girls basketball rankings have committed to a school yet, and only three in the class of 2025 rankings have. The earliest Chastain will be able to sign with Tennessee is the fall 2026. Courtesy of: dallasnews.com |
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| D1 Round 17: Thor AK beats KR in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Reykjavik. Third ranked Thor AK faced 4th placed KR. Guests from Akureyri (11-4) defeated host KR (8-7) 83-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KR. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. They outrebounded KR 50-36 including 19 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Maddie Sutton (180-1998, college: Tusculum) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. German forward Tuba Poyraz (184-2001) chipped in 19 points and 14 rebounds. American guard Violet Morrow (176-1997, college: EWU, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds for the hosts. Thor AK maintains third place with 11-4 record having just one point less than leader Stjarnan. KR at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Thor AK are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Breidablik B (#9) in Kopavogur in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. KR will play on the road against Tindastoll (#8) in Sauoarkrokur and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Leader Stjarnan delivered the thirteenth victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Tindastoll (2-13) 86-72. The former international guard Dilja Larusdottir (172-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Kolbrun Armannsdottir contributed with 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Jayla Johnson (188, college: EKU) answered with 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for Tindastoll. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Stjarnan maintains first place with 13-1 record. Tindastoll lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. Stjarnan will play against league's second-placed Snaefell in Stykkisholmur in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tindastoll will play at home against KR (#5) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Reykjavik was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Hamar (9-7) played at the court of 7th ranked Athena (6-9). Hamar did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 80-63 on Wednesday. Yvette Adriaans stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Asa Wolfram responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamar moved-up to fourth place. Loser Athena keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Hamar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Athena will play against Armann (#6) in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
KR - Thor AK 79-83 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Reykjavik. Third ranked Thor AK faced 4th placed KR. Guests from Akureyri (11-4) defeated host KR (8-7) 83-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KR. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. They outrebounded KR 50-36 including 19 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Maddie Sutton (180-1998, college: Tusculum) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. German forward Tuba Poyraz (184-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Four Thor AK players scored in double figures. American guard Violet Morrow (176-1997, college: EWU, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds and forward Fanney Ragnarsdottir (172-1996) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Thor AK maintains third place with 11-4 record having just one point less than leader Stjarnan. KR at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Thor AK are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Breidablik B (#9) in Kopavogur in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. KR will play on the road against Tindastoll (#8) in Sauoarkrokur and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: KR: V.Morrow 31+16reb+3ast, F.Ragnarsdottir 11+6reb+5ast, P.Johannsdottir 11+3reb+4ast, H.Bergsteinsdottir 8+4reb+2ast, G.Fjola 6+4reb+1ast, M.Anna 5+1reb+2ast Thor AK: M.Sutton 22+13reb+4ast, T.Poyraz 19+14reb+2ast, E.Eva 17+3reb+5ast, H.Ottosdottir 16+4reb+1ast, H.Bjornsdottir 5+3reb+2ast, H.Karen 4+4reb Stjarnan - Tindastoll 86-72 Leader Stjarnan delivered the thirteenth victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Tindastoll (2-13) 86-72. The game was mostly controlled by Stjarnan. Tindastoll was better in second period 27-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Stjarnan forced 30 Tindastoll turnovers. Strangely Tindastoll outrebounded Stjarnan 55-39 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international guard Dilja Larusdottir (172-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Guard Kolbrun Armannsdottir (176-2007) contributed with 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Jayla Johnson (188, college: EKU) answered with 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and Serbian-Hungarian power forward Emese Vida (190-1993) added 13 points and 24 rebounds in the effort for Tindastoll. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Stjarnan maintains first place with 13-1 record. Tindastoll lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. Stjarnan will play against league's second-placed Snaefell in Stykkisholmur in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tindastoll will play at home against KR (#5) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Tindastoll: J.Johnson 36+7reb, E.Vida 13+24reb+3ast, D.Eva 9+7reb+6ast, S.Fanney 4+1reb+1ast, H.Ingigerdur 3, N.Vidisdottir 3+1reb Stjarnan: L.Dilja 35+7reb+2ast, A.Kolbrun 27+9reb+2ast, R.Popplewell 15+17reb+5ast, F.Fanney 6+1reb+1ast, H.Hrafndis 3+1reb+1ast, O.Elisabet 0+1reb Athena - Hamar 63-80 The game in Reykjavik was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Hamar (9-7) played at the court of 7th ranked Athena (6-9). Hamar did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 80-63 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Hamar. Athena managed to win second period 22-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Hamar forced 20 Athena turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hamar made 8 blocks. Dutch forward Yvette Adriaans (186-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and American guard Jenna Mastellone (178-1999, college: SFU) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Hamar players scored in double figures. Forward Asa Wolfram (176-2005) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Bulgarian guard Iolanda Cossa (167-1995) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamar moved-up to fourth place. Loser Athena keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Hamar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Athena will play against Armann (#6) in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Athena: I.Cossa 20+5reb+1ast, W.Asa 18+6reb+2ast, K.Elektra 14+6reb+4ast, N.Brajac 8+4reb+1ast, J.Kristin 3+18reb+3ast, G.Diana 0 Hamar: Y.Adriaans 26+14reb+3ast, J.Mastellone 19+5reb, G.Gigja 13+2reb, H.Emma 11+6reb+3ast, G.Hildur 6+5reb+1ast, S.Olafsdottir 3+3reb |
| Subway League Round 17: IR is defeated by Valur in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Reykjavik: Valur (#3) and IR (#8). Valur (14-3) crushed visiting IR (1-16) by 37 points 81-44. The game without a history. Valur led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding IR to just 7 points in second quarter. Valur dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to IR's 24. They also forced 31 IR turnovers. American guard Kiana Johnson (171-1993, college: Virginia Union) stepped up and scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Portuguese guard Simone Costa (178-1996, college: Georgia) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Margret Blondal (178-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 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. Valur have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Newly promoted IR stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Valur are looking forward to face league's leader Keflavik at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. IR will play against Njardvik (#4) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. The game between Top Four teams took place in Keflavik. First ranked host Keflavik (16-1) smashed second-ranked Haukar (13-4) 83-62. Venezuelan Daniela Wallen (179-1995, college: Okla City) nailed 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Karina Konstantinova accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. American guard Keira Robinson (170-1994, college: VCU) came up with 28 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for Haukar in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Keflavik. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Haukar at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Keflavik will play against league's second-placed Valur in Reykjavik in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Haukar will play at home against Grindavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Reykjavik supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Njardvik (9-8) played at the court of 6th ranked Fjolnir (4-13). Njardvik smashed Fjolnir 106-56 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Raquel Laniero who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Urte Slavickaite produced 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 9-8 record. Fjolnir lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 13 games lost. Njardvik will meet bottom-ranked IR (#8) in the next round. Fjolnir will play against Breidablik in Kopavogur and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 17 Breidablik was destroyed by Grindavik on the opponent's court 82-59.
Keflavik - Haukar 83-62 The game between Top Four teams took place in Keflavik. First ranked host Keflavik (16-1) smashed second-ranked Haukar (13-4) 83-62. Venezuelan Daniela Wallen (179-1995, college: Okla City) nailed 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Bulgarian point guard Karina Konstantinova (173-1999) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Keflavik players scored in double figures. American guard Keira Robinson (170-1994, college: VCU) came up with 28 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Solrun Gisladottir (180-1996, college: Co.Georgia) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Haukar in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Keflavik. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Haukar at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Keflavik will play against league's second-placed Valur in Reykjavik in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Haukar will play at home against Grindavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Haukar: K.Robinson 28+7reb+4ast, H.Emma 12+4reb, S.Gisladottir 9+7reb, A.Tinna 6+6reb+2ast, A.Elisabeth 5+9reb+1ast, L.Henningsdottir 2+4reb+1ast Keflavik: D.Wallen 23+9reb+4ast, B.Benonysdottir 14+6reb+1ast, K.Konstantinova 13+5reb+9ast, O.Oladottir 13+4reb+1ast, A.Svansdottir 11+4reb+1ast, K.Gardarsdottir 7+2ast Grindavik - Breidablik 82-59 Rather expected game when 7th ranked Breidablik (3-14) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked Grindavik (8-9) 82-59 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Grindavik. Breidablik managed to win fourth quarter 15-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Grindavik forced 24 Breidablik turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Danielle Rodriguez (177-1993, college: Utah) who scored 20 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 9 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Swedish forward Amanda Okodugha (188-1995, agency: DC Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Serbian-Hungarian swingman Sanja Orozovic (186-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and forward Birgit Snorradottir (182-2000) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Grindavik. They maintain fifth place with 8-9 record. Breidablik lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 14 games lost. Grindavik will meet higher ranked Haukar (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Breidablik will play against Fjolnir (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Breidablik: S.Orozovic 22+13reb+2ast, R.Petursdottir 10+5reb+1ast, B.Snorradottir 9+8reb+3ast, A.Arnadottir 7+5reb, T.Kristjansdottir 6+6reb+2ast, A.Larusdottir 2+3reb+4ast Grindavik: D.Rodriguez 20+7reb+9ast, E.Dautovic 18+6reb+2ast, A.Okodugha 14+12reb+1ast, K.Jenny 7+5reb+1ast, N.Hekla 6+2reb, O.Hulda 6+6reb+4ast Fjolnir - Njardvik 56-106 The game in Reykjavik supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Njardvik (9-8) played at the court of 6th ranked Fjolnir (4-13). Njardvik smashed Fjolnir 106-56 on Wednesday. The game without a history. Njardvik led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Fjolnir's 32. Njardvik forced 25 Fjolnir turnovers and outrebounded them 41-29 including a 28-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was Portuguese point guard Raquel Laniero (171-2000) who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The former international forward Isabella Sigurdardottir (187-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Njardvik players scored in double figures. Lithuanian guard Urte Slavickaite (171-1997) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Austrian Simone Sill (182-1999) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 9-8 record. Fjolnir lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 13 games lost. Njardvik will meet bottom-ranked IR (#8) in the next round. Fjolnir will play against Breidablik in Kopavogur and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Fjolnir: U.Slavickaite 20+7reb+4ast, S.Sill 12+10reb+1ast, M.Bergdis 8+1reb+2ast, S.Dacanay 8+2reb+7ast, K.Heidur 6+5reb+2ast, S.Vilborg 2 Njardvik: B.Hinriksdottir 20+3reb+3ast, R.Laniero 19+6reb+7ast, A.Collier 18+6reb+5ast, I.Sigurdardottir 17+12reb+1ast, K.Viktorsdottir 9+2reb+2ast, E.Hakonardottir 9+1reb+2ast Valur - IR 81-44 The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Reykjavik: Valur (#3) and IR (#8). Valur (14-3) crushed visiting IR (1-16) by 37 points 81-44. The game without a history. Valur led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding IR to just 7 points in second quarter. Valur dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to IR's 24. They also forced 31 IR turnovers. American guard Kiana Johnson (171-1993, college: Virginia Union) stepped up and scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Portuguese guard Simone Costa (178-1996, college: Georgia) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Valur players scored in double figures. Forward Margret Blondal (178-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and Estonian swingman Greeta Uprus (177-1994) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Valur have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Newly promoted IR stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Valur are looking forward to face league's leader Keflavik at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. IR will play against Njardvik (#4) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: IR: G.Uprus 15+6reb, M.Blondal 11+12reb+3ast, H.Rebekka 6+7reb+2ast, N.Kristjansdottir 6+3reb+1ast, S.Saemundsdottir 3+2reb, A.Thorisdottir 2+6reb Valur: K.Johnson 18+6reb+4ast, S.Costa 16+7reb+4ast, H.Kjartansdottir 14+2reb+1ast, D.Karlsdottir 11+1reb+3ast, H.Jonsdottir 10+2reb, E.Thorisdottir 5+2reb |
| D1 Round 17: Leader Stjarnan lose to Snaefell - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Top ranked Stjarnan (13-2) recorded its second loss at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Snaefell (12-3) 75-63. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Snaefell. Stjarnan managed to win fourth quarter 19-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Snaefell had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American power forward Cheah Rael-Whitsitt (180, college: Texas A&M) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 26 rebounds. Bulgarian center Preslava Koleva (191-1999) chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds. American center Riley Popplewell (180-1997, college: USC Upstate) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Snaefell maintains second place with 12-3 record behind leader Stjarnan. Stjarnan at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Snaefell will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Stjarnan will play again on the road against the league's second-placed Snaefell in Stykkisholmur and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Reykjavik. Third ranked Thor AK faced 4th placed KR. Guests from Akureyri (11-4) defeated host KR (8-7) 83-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KR. American forward Maddie Sutton (180-1998, college: Tusculum) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Tuba Poyraz contributed with 19 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American guard Violet Morrow (176-1997, college: EWU, agency: Interperformances) answered with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds for KR. Thor AK maintains third place with 11-4 record having just two points less than leader Stjarnan. KR at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Thor AK will play against bottom-ranked Breidablik B (#9) in Kopavogur in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. KR will play on the road against Tindastoll (#8) in Sauoarkrokur and hopes to get back on the winning track. Leader Stjarnan delivered the thirteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 8th ranked Tindastoll (2-13) 86-72. Dilja Larusdottir stepped up and scored 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winners. Jayla Johnson responded with 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Stjarnan maintains first place with 13-2 record. Tindastoll lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. Stjarnan will meet league's second-placed Snaefell in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tindastoll will play against KR (#5) and hope to secure a win. In the last game of round 17 Hamar defeated Athena in a road game 80-63.
KR - Thor AK 79-83 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Reykjavik. Third ranked Thor AK faced 4th placed KR. Guests from Akureyri (11-4) defeated host KR (8-7) 83-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KR. KR was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. They outrebounded KR 50-36 including 19 on the offensive glass. American forward Maddie Sutton (180-1998, college: Tusculum) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. German forward Tuba Poyraz (184-2001) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Four Thor AK players scored in double figures. American guard Violet Morrow (176-1997, college: EWU, agency: Interperformances) answered with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds and forward Fanney Ragnarsdottir (172-1996) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for KR. Thor AK maintains third place with 11-4 record having just two points less than leader Stjarnan. KR at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Thor AK will play against bottom-ranked Breidablik B (#9) in Kopavogur in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. KR will play on the road against Tindastoll (#8) in Sauoarkrokur and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: KR: V.Morrow 31+16reb+3ast, F.Ragnarsdottir 11+6reb+5ast, P.Johannsdottir 11+3reb+4ast, H.Bergsteinsdottir 8+4reb+2ast, G.Fjola 6+4reb+1ast, M.Anna 5+1reb+2ast Thor AK: M.Sutton 22+13reb+4ast, T.Poyraz 19+14reb+2ast, E.Eva 17+3reb+5ast, H.Ottosdottir 16+4reb+1ast, H.Bjornsdottir 5+3reb+2ast, H.Karen 4+4reb Stjarnan - Tindastoll 86-72 Leader Stjarnan delivered the thirteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 8th ranked Tindastoll (2-13) 86-72. The game was mostly controlled by Stjarnan. Tindastoll managed to win second period 27-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Stjarnan forced 30 Tindastoll turnovers. Strangely Tindastoll outrebounded Stjarnan 55-39 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international guard Dilja Larusdottir (172-2003) stepped up and scored 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winners and guard Kolbrun Armannsdottir (176-2007) chipped in 27 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Jayla Johnson (188, college: EKU) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and Serbian-Hungarian power forward Emese Vida (190-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 24 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Stjarnan maintains first place with 13-2 record. Tindastoll lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. Stjarnan will meet league's second-placed Snaefell in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tindastoll will play against KR (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tindastoll: J.Johnson 36+7reb, E.Vida 13+24reb+3ast, D.Eva 9+7reb+6ast, S.Fanney 4+1reb+1ast, H.Ingigerdur 3, N.Vidisdottir 3+1reb Stjarnan: L.Dilja 35+7reb+2ast, A.Kolbrun 27+9reb+2ast, R.Popplewell 15+17reb+5ast, F.Fanney 6+1reb+1ast, H.Hrafndis 3+1reb+1ast, O.Elisabet 0+1reb Athena - Hamar 63-80 There was no surprise in Reykjavik where 7th ranked Athena (6-9) was defeated by fifth ranked Hamar (9-7) 80-63 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Hamar. Athena managed to win second period 22-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Hamar forced 20 Athena turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hamar made 8 blocks. Dutch forward Yvette Adriaans (186-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and American guard Jenna Mastellone (178-1999, college: SFU) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Hamar players scored in double figures. Forward Asa Wolfram (176-2005) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Bulgarian guard Iolanda Cossa (167-1995) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamar moved-up to fourth place. Loser Athena keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Hamar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Athena will play against Armann (#6) in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Athena: I.Cossa 20+5reb+1ast, W.Asa 18+6reb+2ast, K.Elektra 14+6reb+4ast, N.Brajac 8+4reb+1ast, J.Kristin 3+18reb+3ast, G.Diana 0 Hamar: Y.Adriaans 26+14reb+3ast, J.Mastellone 19+5reb, G.Gigja 13+2reb, H.Emma 11+6reb+3ast, G.Hildur 6+5reb+1ast, S.Olafsdottir 3+3reb Stjarnan - Snaefell 63-75 Top ranked Stjarnan (13-2) recorded its second loss at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Snaefell (12-3) 75-63. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Snaefell. Stjarnan managed to win fourth quarter 19-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Snaefell had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American power forward Cheah Rael-Whitsitt (180, college: Texas A&M) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 26 rebounds. Bulgarian center Preslava Koleva (191-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. American center Riley Popplewell (180-1997, college: USC Upstate) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and the former international guard Dilja Larusdottir (172-2003) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Snaefell maintains second place with 12-3 record behind leader Stjarnan. Stjarnan at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Snaefell will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Stjarnan will play again on the road against the league's second-placed Snaefell in Stykkisholmur and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Stjarnan: R.Popplewell 22+12reb+1ast, L.Dilja 19+5reb+3ast, A.Kolbrun 9+15reb+1ast, T.Bergdis 4+4reb+2ast, S.Isold 4+2reb+3ast, F.Fanney 3+3reb+1ast Snaefell: C.Rael-Whitsitt 33+26reb, P.Koleva 18+11reb, T.Minea 12+4reb+4ast, B.Ylenia 7+5reb, M.Dagny 3+2ast, R.Karlsdottir 2+2reb+5ast |
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| Round 7 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The biggest surprise of round 7 in Liga Unike was guest Bashkimi's (4-3) road victory over 3rd placed Prishtina (3-4) 71-65 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Prishtina. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Bashkimi forced 21 Prishtina turnovers. American guard Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-1994, college: Arkansas St.) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Arbnore Perquku (176-1988) chipped in 16 points and 9 assists. American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds for lost side. Bashkimi have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Partizani. Prishtina at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Bashkimi is looking forward to face Penza (#5) in Peja in the next round. Prishtina will play on the road against Partizani in Tirana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Tirana. Sixth ranked Tirana (2-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Partizani (4-3) 69-67 on Tuesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Enisa Qosja (170-1995) who helped to win the game recording 31 points. Klea Verri contributed with 5 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Jamaican swingman Antoinette Bannister (178-1993, college: ECU) answered with 23 points for Partizani. Partizani's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tirana moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Penza. Partizani at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Bashkimi. Tirana will play against league's leader Flamurtari in Vlore in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Partizani will play at home against Prishtina and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Albanian leader Flamurtari delivered the sixth victory on Tuesday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Kosovan Penza (2-5) 99-80 in Peja. It was a great evening for Sophia Jacobsson who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. At the losing side Saranda Daci responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Defending Albanian champion maintains first place with 6-1 record. Penza lost third consecutive game. Defending Kosovan champion keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Tirana. Flamurtari will meet at home bottom-ranked Tirana (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Penza will play against the league's second-placed Bashkimi in Prizren and hope to secure a win.
Prishtina - Bashkimi 65-71 The biggest surprise of round 7 in Liga Unike was guest Bashkimi's (4-3) road victory over 3rd placed Prishtina (3-4) 71-65 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Prishtina. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Bashkimi forced 21 Prishtina turnovers. American guard Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-1994, college: Arkansas St.) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Arbnore Perquku (176-1988) chipped in 16 points and 9 assists. American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds and the other American import point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists respectively for lost side. Four Prishtina players scored in double figures. Bashkimi have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Partizani. Prishtina at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Bashkimi is looking forward to face Penza (#5) in Peja in the next round. Prishtina will play on the road against Partizani in Tirana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Prishtina: A.Rrahmani 17+2reb+3ast, S.Mgbeike 15+17reb+3ast, B.Martinaj 13+1ast, Z.Shatri 11+10reb, K.Hilaire 7+5reb+12ast, D.Dekaj 2+5reb Bashkimi: K.Brown-Haywood 28+10reb, A.Perquku 16+4reb+9ast, D.Evans 10+11reb+2ast, A.Muhadri 8+15reb+4ast, E.Stoll 5+3reb+1ast, T.Hopkins 4+5reb+1ast Tirana - Partizani 69-67 Important game to mention about took place in Tirana. Sixth ranked Tirana (2-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Partizani (4-3) 69-67 on Tuesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Enisa Qosja (170-1995) who helped to win the game recording 31 points. Klea Verri (169-2001) contributed with 5 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Jamaican swingman Antoinette Bannister (178-1993, college: ECU) answered with 23 points and point guard Ornela Lalaj (173-1994) added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Partizani. Partizani's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tirana moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Penza. Partizani at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Bashkimi. Tirana will play against league's leader Flamurtari in Vlore in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Partizani will play at home against Prishtina and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Partizani: A.Bannister 23+3reb+2ast, A.Coleman 15+5reb, O.Lalaj 9+10reb+6ast, X.Velias 6+7reb, H.Brych 4+6reb+2ast, K.Fekollari 4+3reb Tirana: E.Qosja 31+3reb+3ast, J.Jozic 11+5reb+2ast, A.Palko 11+8reb+1ast, E.Dishnica 9+6reb+3ast, K.Verri 5+9reb+6ast, D.Baraj 2+3reb+1ast Penza - Flamurtari 80-99 Albanian leader Flamurtari delivered the sixth victory on Tuesday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Kosovan Penza (2-5) 99-80 in Peja. They outrebounded Penza 46-28 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Flamurtari looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Penza's players. It was a great evening for American guard Sophia Jacobsson (165, college: CSUSM) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Bosnian center Samra Omerbasic (191-1990) helped adding 27 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side center Saranda Daci (190-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Bosnian Lejla Omerbasic (182-1997) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending Albanian champion maintains first place with 6-1 record. Penza lost third consecutive game. Defending Kosovan champion keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Tirana. Flamurtari will meet at home bottom-ranked Tirana (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Penza will play against the league's second-placed Bashkimi in Prizren and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Penza: S.Daci 30+13reb+4ast, L.Omerbasic 19+2reb+3ast, K.Erjona 12+3reb+3ast, C.Cardwell 11+6reb+3ast, J.Zeka 6+4reb+3ast, B.Vanesa 2+2ast Flamurtari: S.Omerbasic 27+7reb+2ast, S.Jacobsson 27+12reb+8ast, I.Liliane 16+14reb+1ast, A.Benally 13+6reb+6ast, T.Memushi 7+1reb+6ast, A.Myrto 7+5reb+6ast |
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| KACM Kawkab de Marrakech signs Tashara Jones, ex No Fear - by Abdul Hamid Addasi | |
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KACM-Kawkab-de-Marrakech (D1) signed American guard Tashara Jones (173cm, college: Texas Southern). Jones played last summer at No Fear in Nicaraguan LSBF. In 13 games she had very impressive stats: 17.3ppg, 8.9rpg, 3.1apg and 1.5spg. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. Jones graduated from Texas Southern University in 2014 and it is her ninth season as a professional player. |
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| Miller scores 23, No. 10 Maryland tops No. 13 Michigan 72-64 - by Eurobasket News |
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Diamond Miller (6'3''-G-2001) scored 23 points, and No. 10 Maryland closed the first quarter with a 13-2 run and led the rest of the way in a 72-64 victory over No. 13 Michigan on Thursday night. Abby Meyers (6'0''-G) contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Terrapins (17-4, 8-2), who won for the 10th time in 11 games. Lavender Briggs scored 14 points and Shyanne Sellers added 13. Maryland gained a measure of revenge after losing twice to Michigan last season - including a 20-point rout in College Park. Leigha Brown (6'1''-G-2000) led the Wolverines with 16 points. Michigan (16-5, 6-4) led 13-9 in the first quarter before a three-point play by Miller started Maryland's big run. Briggs and Faith Masonius made 3-pointers during that stretch. The Terps pushed the lead to 16 in the third quarter before the Wolverines were able to chip away. Miller sat for a bit with four fouls, and Michigan cut the lead to seven in the fourth quarter, but the Wolverines still wasted too many possessions with turnovers to mount much of a comeback. Michigan ended up with 24 turnovers, and Maryland had a 25-5 advantage in points off turnovers. Miller fouled out with 2:19 remaining, but even after those two free throws, the Terps led 65-57 and had little trouble holding on. Michigan lost for the second time in four days against a top-10 opponent. No. 6 Indiana beat the Wolverines 92-83 on Monday. Courtesy of: cbsnews.com |
| Celina eighth-grader Finley Chastain commits to women's basketball power Tennessee - by Eurobasket News |
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It's never too early to map out your future - not for this Celina middle schooler, at least. Finley Chastain, a girls basketball player in the class of 2027, announced her commitment to play for Tennessee on Wednesday night. Chastain, a 5-11 guard, is considered one of the nation's top prospects in her class and reportedly held scholarship offers from Arkansas, LSU, Oklahoma and others, according to The Knoxville News. ESPN has not yet released its class of 2027 girls basketball rankings. 'When you know, you know,' Chastain wrote in a Twitter post accompanied by photos of her and Tennessee coach Kellie Harper. One of college basketball's most iconic programs, Tennessee rose to power under legendary coach Pat Summitt. The Volunteers have won eight NCAA championships, most recently in 2008, and are currently 16-6, 8-0 in SEC play. Chastain visited Tennessee in November. Her pledge is an early one, as most high school basketball players don't commit to a school until their junior or senior years. For reference, no players ranked on ESPN's class of 2026 national girls basketball rankings have committed to a school yet, and only three in the class of 2025 rankings have. The earliest Chastain will be able to sign with Tennessee is the fall 2026. Courtesy of: dallasnews.com |
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| KACM Kawkab de Marrakech signs Tashara Jones, ex No Fear - by Abdul Hamid Addasi | |
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KACM-Kawkab-de-Marrakech (D1) signed American guard Tashara Jones (173cm, college: Texas Southern). Jones played last summer at No Fear in Nicaraguan LSBF. In 13 games she had very impressive stats: 17.3ppg, 8.9rpg, 3.1apg and 1.5spg. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. Jones graduated from Texas Southern University in 2014 and it is her ninth season as a professional player. |
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| Mununga number one in Romania Liga Nationala for round 15 - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 25-year old player had a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds, while her team outclassed Agronomia (#10, 1-10) with 60-point margin 111-51. It allowed Sf.Gheorghe to consolidate first place in the Romanian Liga Nationala. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Sf.Gheorghe keeps a perfect 13-0 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Mununga as usually she does not deliver so high stats. Former University of South Florida star has very solid stats this year. Mununga is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 10.1rpg) and averages impressive 66.0% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Trinity Baptiste (183-F-1998) of league's second-best Arad. Baptiste had a very good evening with a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. Of course she led Arad to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Brasov (#4, 8-4) 86-54. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Arad consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. Her team belongs to top of the standings with 12-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Baptiste is a newcomer at Arad, but is already one of team's top players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.4ppg (#3). She also registered 7.8 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Tanesha Sutton (178-G-1995) of Cluj Napoca (#7). Sutton showcased her all-around game by recording 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in the last round. She was a key player of Cluj Napoca, leading her team to a 68-64 win against slightly lower-ranked Alexandria (#9, 2-10). The chances of Cluj Napoca not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 9 games, recording just four victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Sutton could try to bring Cluj Napoca's a little bit higher in the standings. Sutton has individually a great season in Romania. After 11 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.8ppg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Khadijiah Cave (190-C-1995) of Sf.Gheorghe - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Keilanei Cooper (175-G) of Targu Mures - 28 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Beata Nemeth (178-F-2005) of Targu Secuiesc - 11 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Veatriki Akathiotou (166-G-1995) of Arad - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Yvheniia Putra (191-C-2004) of Cluj Napoca - 21 points and 13 rebounds 9. Nicoleta Mititelu (180-F-2000) of Sf.Gheorghe - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Kincso Kelemen (175-G-1996) of Cluj Napoca - 12 points, 9 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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| Yana Elberg gets MVP of the Week award for Russian Superleague 1 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Talented Yana Elberg (177-G-2004) had a great game in the last round for league's second-best Dynamo-Farm and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Superleague 1 Player of the Week award for round 19. The 18-year old guard had the game-high 28 points adding seven rebounds and four assists for Dynamo-Farm in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Dynamo-En.IVA (#10, 6-13) with 27-point margin 90-63. Dynamo-Farm is placed at 2nd position in Russian Superleague 1. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Dynamo-Farm will need more victories to improve their 14-4 record. In the team's last game Elberg had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 7 attempts. It's her second year at Dynamo-Farm and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Elberg has impressive league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 17.4ppg. Elberg is in league's top in and averages solid 2.2spg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young center Ekaterina Terekhova (188-C-1990) of league's best team Chevakata. Terekhova impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds. Of course she led Chevakata to another comfortable win outscoring Novocherkassk (#12, 0-18) 79-44. Of course Chevakata still keep the league's top spot. Her team lost just three games this season, while they won 16 matches. Terekhova is one of the most experienced players at Chevakata and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was Yulia Savukova (177-F-2006) of Runa (#7). Savukova scored 22 points and grabbed ten rebounds. She was a key player of Runa, leading her team to a 60-57 win against Sparta&K-2 V (9-10). Savukova has a great season in Russia. After 19 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.1ppg (4th best) and assists with 3.8apg (8th best). She also has 3.2spg and FGP: 54.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Liudmila Maltseva (190-C-1988) of Stavropol - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Diana Popova (183-F-1997) of Spartak SP - 25 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Elena Fedotova (185-F/C-1990) of Kazanochka - 22 points and 6 rebounds 7. Yuliya Elistratova (202-C-1991) of Spartak N. - 13 points and 5 rebounds 8. Svetlana Kramar (177-SG-1998) of Spartak SP - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Anastaiya Kuplinova (175-PG-1996) of Kazanochka - 16 points and 6 rebounds 10. Ekatrina Kuzmenkova (191-F-1988) of Dynamo-En.IVA - 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| PBL Round 21: MBA beats Dynamo K. in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Moscow. Third ranked MBA faced second-best Dynamo K.. Host MBA (18-3) defeated guests from Kursk (18-3) 76-58. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Dynamo K.. MBA forced 19 Dynamo K. turnovers and outrebounded them 39-26 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Mariya Krymova (170-2001) who scored 18 points and 4 steals. The former international point guard Karina Nizamova (170-1992) chipped in 13 points and 8 assists. MBA's coach Aleksandr Diracujan used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Anna Burovaya (172-1997) who recorded 13 points and 6 assists. MBA have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Dynamo K. MBA is looking forward to face Neftyanik (#11) in Omsk in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dynamo K. will play at home against the league's leader UMMC (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Undefeated leader UMMC delivered the twentieth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Nika (10-11) 80-50 in Yekaterinburg. It was a good game for forward Anastasiia Kosu (185-2005, agency: LBM Management) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Albina Razheva contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Canadian center Saicha Grant-Allen (196-1995, college: Dayton) answered with 11 points and 9 rebounds for Nika. Nika's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated UMMC (20-0) have an impressive series of twenty victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 20 victories in a row. Nika at the other side keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Sparta&K MR. UMMC will play against Dynamo K. (#3) in Kursk in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Nika will play on the road against Rostov and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Omsk between Neftyanik and Nadezhda. Eleventh ranked Neftyanik (3-17) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Nadezhda (13-8). Neftyanik managed to escape with a 3-point win 59-56 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Nadezhda Matrosova stepped up and scored 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Viktoriia Medvedeva with 13 points and 4 assists. Newly promoted Neftyanik maintains eleventh place with 3-17 record. Nadezhda lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Neftyanik will meet league's second-placed MBA in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nadezhda will play against Dynamo M. and hope to secure a win. Other games of round 21 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Enisey defeated Dynamo M. in Krasnoyarsk 67-49. Rostov was beaten by Sparta&K MR at home 59-69. Dynamo NR lost to Samara on the opponent's court 75-87. The best stats of 21th round was 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists by Ashley Beverly-Kelley of Dynamo NR.
UMMC - Nika 80-50 Undefeated leader UMMC delivered the twentieth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Nika (10-11) 80-50 in Yekaterinburg. They outrebounded Nika 45-34 including 30 on the defensive glass. UMMC players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. It was a good game for forward Anastasiia Kosu (185-2005, agency: LBM Management) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. The former international forward Albina Razheva (189-1994) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five UMMC players scored in double figures. Canadian center Saicha Grant-Allen (196-1995, college: Dayton) answered with 11 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Mariia Cherepanova (190-1987) added 11 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Nika. Nika's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. UMMC (20-0) have an impressive series of twenty victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 20 victories in a row. Nika at the other side keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Sparta&K MR. UMMC will play against Dynamo K. (#3) in Kursk in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Nika will play on the road against Rostov and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: UMMC: A.Bentley 19+1reb+3ast, A.Razheva 16+7reb+1ast, K.Anastasiia 14+12reb+1ast, A.Shilova 10+4reb+1ast, T.Krajisnik-Jovanovic 10+12reb+1ast, E.Beglova 6+4reb+1ast Nika: S.Grant-Allen 11+9reb+1ast, M.Cherepanova 11+5reb+2ast, J.Poluyanova 8+5reb+3ast, A.Marchenkova 8+6reb+1ast, P.Fedorova 4+5reb+2ast, N.Baric 4+1reb+4ast Dynamo M. - Enisey 49-67 There was no surprise in Moscow where 12th ranked Dynamo M. (1-20) was defeated by eighth ranked Enisey (9-12) 67-49 on Wednesday. Enisey forced 26 Dynamo M. turnovers. Forward Anastasiya Shuvagina (180-1998, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) stepped up and scored 13 points for the winners and center Inna Fastova (186-1999) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Daria Egorova (190-2000) with 14 points and point guard Alsu Rakhimova (167-2000) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Dynamo M.'s coach Aleksey Chirkov rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Enisey maintains eighth place with 9-12 record. Dynamo M. lost their eighth game in a row. They stay dead last with 20 lost games. Enisey will meet Dynamo NR (#9) in the next round. Dynamo M. will play against Nadezhda in Orenburg and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Enisey: A.Shuvagina 13+4reb+2ast, E.Golovchenko 11+1reb+3ast, I.Fastova 11+8reb, Y.Pavlova 9+1reb, A.Matveeva 8+6reb+4ast, O.Petrova 5+4reb+6ast Dynamo M.: D.Egorova 14+4reb+1ast, A.Rakhimova 11+5reb+1ast, Y.Aliaksandra 9+1reb+1ast, E.Shataeva-Nikitina 8+2reb+2ast, S.Demirchyan 3+1reb+1ast, E.Chistyakova 2+10reb+3ast MBA - Dynamo K. 76-58 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Moscow. Third ranked MBA faced second-best Dynamo K.. Host MBA (18-3) defeated guests from Kursk (18-3) 76-58. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Dynamo K.. MBA forced 19 Dynamo K. turnovers and outrebounded them 39-26 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Mariya Krymova (170-2001) who scored 18 points and 4 steals. The former international point guard Karina Nizamova (170-1992) chipped in 13 points and 8 assists. MBA's coach Aleksandr Diracujan used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Anna Burovaya (172-1997) who recorded 13 points and 6 assists and the former international center Elizaveta Shabanova (197-1997) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively. MBA have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Dynamo K. MBA is looking forward to face Neftyanik (#11) in Omsk in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dynamo K. will play at home against the league's leader UMMC (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: MBA: M.Krymova 18+4reb+2ast, K.Nizamova 13+2reb+8ast, M.Goldyreva 10+4reb+4ast, N.Glonti 9+6reb+1ast, Z.Maiga 7+4reb+1ast, A.Logunova 7+7reb+1ast Dynamo K.: E.Kalu 14+2reb+1ast, A.Burovaya 13+1reb+6ast, E.Shabanova 10+8reb+1ast, E.Frolkina 7+5reb, E.Lisec 7+4reb+2ast, O.Frolkina 5+2reb+2ast Neftyanik - Nadezhda 59-56 A very close game took place in Omsk between Neftyanik and Nadezhda. Eleventh ranked Neftyanik (3-17) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Nadezhda (13-8). Neftyanik managed to escape with a 3-point win 59-56 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Neftyanik forced 21 Nadezhda turnovers. Center Nadezhda Matrosova (185-1993) stepped up and scored 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and swingman Darya Levchenko (182-1994, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) chipped in 14 points. The best for the losing side was forward Viktoriia Medvedeva (184-1991) with 13 points and 4 assists and the former international Natalia Zhedik (184-1988) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Newly promoted Neftyanik maintains eleventh place with 3-17 record. Nadezhda lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Neftyanik will meet league's second-placed MBA in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nadezhda will play against Dynamo M. and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Neftyanik: N.Matrosova 14+7reb, D.Levchenko 14+3reb+2ast, A.Khamitova 12+4reb+1ast, X.Afanasenko 6+3reb+1ast, S.Kramar 5, V.Ponamarchuk 4+3reb Nadezhda: V.Medvedeva 13+3reb+4ast, N.Zhedik 9+9reb+1ast, S.Tokhtash 8+4reb+2ast, A.Pachurina 6+6reb+1ast, Y.Panevina 6+1ast, L.Alisa 5+2reb+2ast Rostov - Sparta&K MR 59-69 No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Sparta&K MR (10-11) defeated on the road 10th ranked Rostov (4-17) 69-59 on Wednesday. Forward Sabina Abaydullina (186-1997) stepped up and scored 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and center Vera Kuchina (194-2000) chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds. Sparta&K MR's coach Sergei Danilin used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was center Ekaterina Osipova (187-1997) with 24 points and 7 rebounds and forward Elena Mikhailova (183-2000) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Sparta&K MR moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Nika. Loser Rostov keeps the tenth position with 17 games lost. Sparta&K MR will meet at home higher ranked Samara (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rostov will play against Nika (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sparta&K MR: A.Sabina 20+8reb+3ast, D.Ignatova 13+2reb+4ast, V.Kuchina 11+10reb, A.Pozdnyakova 9, A.Kuznetsova 7+1reb+1ast, S.Elza 5+2reb+1ast Rostov: E.Osipova 24+7reb+1ast, E.Mikhailova 11+5reb+5ast, M.Adashchyk 6+2reb+1ast, I.Grabovskaia 6+5reb+1ast, V.Pavliuchenko 4+5reb+4ast, S.Alexandra 4+3reb Samara - Dynamo NR 87-75 Very expected game when 9th ranked Dynamo NR (7-14) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Samara (12-9) 87-75 on Wednesday. Samara made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Dynamo NR turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Forward Natalya Yasivichene (185-1990) stepped up and scored 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Daria Kurilchuk (181-1998, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 16 points. Four Samara players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Ashley Beverly-Kelley (168-1993, college: Troy) with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and Puerto Rican forward Mya Hollingshed (190-1999, college: Colorado) scored 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Dynamo NR's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Samara. They maintain fifth place with 12-9 record. Loser Dynamo NR keeps the ninth position with 14 games lost. Samara will meet Sparta&K MR (#6) in the next round. Dynamo NR will play against Enisey and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Samara: D.Kurilchuk 16+2reb+2ast, I.Macedo 14+1reb+2ast, Y.Natalya 13+5reb+3ast, D.Kolosovskaya 13+4reb+3ast, M.Bas 10+1reb+2ast, A.Zaitceva 6+5reb+4ast Dynamo NR: A.Beverly-Kelley 23+10reb+6ast, M.Hollingshed 17+4reb+2ast, V.Zvereva 14+2reb+2ast, L.Mama Kapinga-Maweja 9+3reb+1ast, Y.Kuzmina 4+2reb, N.Potemina 2+5reb+1ast |
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game between Top Four teams took place in Podgorica. Montenegrin host Buducnost (8-1) defeated Serbian Vojvodina 021 (7-2) 52-46. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Vojvodina 021 won third quarter 15-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Buducnost won last quarter 12-8. It was a great evening for Dragana Zivkovic (183-2001) who led her team to a victory scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Zorana Radonjic (173-2002) helped adding 6 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was power forward Zaklina Jankovic (190-1994, agency: BeoBasket) with 11 points and 6 rebounds. Buducnost is looking forward to face Orlovi (#5) in Banja Luka in the next round. Vojvodina 021 will play at home against Montana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between Top Four teams took place in Montana. Bulgarian host Montana (5-4) was smashed by Slovenian Celje (8-1) 95-50. It was an exceptional evening for Australian Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) who led the winners and scored 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Lea Debeljak accounted for 15 points. North Macedonian point guard Andjelika Mitrashinovic (177-1993) came up with 5 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Montana in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Celje will play against Duga (#6) in Sabac in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Montana will play on the road against Vojvodina 021 in Novi Sad and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Zagreb supposed to be also quite interesting. Bosnian Orlovi (3-6) played at the court of Croatian Zagreb (2-7). Zagreb smashed Orlovi 73-47 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Marta Ostojic who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Ivona Krakic who recorded 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zagreb will meet Lavovi (#8) in the next round. Orlovi will play against Buducnost where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. In the last game of round 3 winless Lavovi lost to Duga on the opponent's court 73-85.
Duga - Lavovi 85-73 Rather expected game in Sabac where Bosnian Lavovi (0-9) was defeated by Serbian Duga (3-6) 85-73 on Wednesday. Duga outrebounded Lavovi 36-25 including 24 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Violeta Gluvic (174-2005) who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Courtney Cleveland (178-1999, college: SHSU) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Four Duga players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Mirela Halilovic (183-1998) who recorded 18 points and Serbian guard Milica Djokic (178-2005) added 14 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Duga will meet Celje on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lavovi will play against Zagreb (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Duga: G.Violeta 19+5reb+3ast, C.Cleveland 16+3reb+4ast, T.Jelic 13+7reb+1ast, K.Helena 10+6reb+2ast, S.Bojana 9+2reb+4ast, O.Stepanovic 9+4reb+3ast Lavovi: M.Halilovic 18+4reb+2ast, D.Milica 14+4reb+3ast, L.Jelena 12+5reb, D.Valentina 10+1reb+1ast, I.Karisik 8+4reb+1ast, N.Savic 6+3reb+3ast Buducnost - Vojvodina 021 52-46 The game between Top Four teams took place in Podgorica. Montenegrin host Buducnost (8-1) defeated Serbian Vojvodina 021 (7-2) 52-46. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Vojvodina 021 won third quarter 15-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Buducnost won last quarter 12-8. It was a great evening for Dragana Zivkovic (183-2001) who led her team to a victory scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Zorana Radonjic (173-2002) helped adding 6 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was power forward Zaklina Jankovic (190-1994, agency: BeoBasket) with 11 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Destiny Thompson (180-1997, college: Georgian Court) scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Buducnost is looking forward to face Orlovi (#5) in Banja Luka in the next round. Vojvodina 021 will play at home against Montana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Buducnost: D.Zivkovic 15+5reb+5ast, L.Marija 11+2reb+2ast, M.Bigovic 7+1reb, J.Markovic 6+8reb, R.Zorana 6+8reb+2ast, V.Stefanovic 4+5reb+1ast Vojvodina 021: Z.Jankovic 11+6reb+1ast, L.Radulovic 10+1reb+3ast, D.Thompson 8+9reb, T.Selakovic 6+4reb+1ast, M.Lana 5+7reb, S.McNeill 4+1reb+2ast Montana - Celje 50-95 The game between Top Four teams took place in Montana. Bulgarian host Montana (5-4) was smashed by Slovenian Celje (8-1) 95-50. The game without a history. Celje led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 28 Montana turnovers and outrebounded them 48-32 including a 22-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Celje players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Australian Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) who led the winners and scored 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Lea Debeljak (176-2001) accounted for 15 points for the winning side. North Macedonian point guard Andjelika Mitrashinovic (177-1993) came up with 5 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and center Aleksandra Nikolaeva Petrova (190-1998) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Montana in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Celje will play against Duga (#6) in Sabac in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Montana will play on the road against Vojvodina 021 in Novi Sad and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Celje: S.Loomis 18+2reb, L.Debeljak 15+4reb+3ast, J.Mojca 12+5reb+1ast, T.Simmons 9+11reb+4ast, A.Ana 9+2reb+1ast, G.Jite 8+4reb Montana: B.Dencheva 10+2reb, V.Aleksieva 9+2reb+1ast, A.Nikolaeva Petrova 8+5reb+2ast, A.Gabriela 7+1reb, M.Damyanova 5+3reb+1ast, A.Mitrashinovic 5+7reb+7ast Zagreb - Orlovi 73-47 The game in Zagreb supposed to be also quite interesting. Bosnian Orlovi (3-6) played at the court of Croatian Zagreb (2-7). Zagreb smashed Orlovi 73-47 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 73-47. Zagreb dominated on the defensive end, holding Orlovi to just 4 points in third quarter and to 14 points in second half. Zagreb dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Orlovi's 22. Zagreb forced 22 Orlovi turnovers and outrebounded them 46-30 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Marta Ostojic (185-2003, college: Ole Miss) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Lea Miletic (184-1995) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Ivona Krakic (188-1999, college: Georgian Court) who recorded 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Serbian guard Marina Ristic (168-1987) added 10 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zagreb will meet Lavovi (#8) in the next round. Orlovi will play against Buducnost where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Zagreb: M.Ostojic 13+11reb+5ast, V.Curic 13+6reb+1ast, L.Miletic 12+5reb+5ast, S.Katarina 10+3reb, J.Pavic 8+4reb+5ast, M.Bolden 8+6reb+3ast Orlovi: I.Krakic 11+5reb+4ast, M.Ristic 10+2reb+1ast, A.Sipka 9+3reb, M.Danijela 6+1reb+1ast, G.Kondic 4+2reb+2ast, S.Radulovic 3+1reb+1ast |
