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ABA LEAGUE |
Jackie Carmichael is coming back to Igokea m:tel. - by Rado Markovic |
After an excellent 2020/21 season in the ranks of the Laktasi squad, the big man has signed with Cedevita Olimpija. Afterwards moved to Gaziantep, from which he is now returning to BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac. Jackie Carmichael (205-C/F-1990, college: Illinois St., agency: Octagon Europe), who has a rich experience of playing all around Europe, has been demonstrating excellent games for the Laktasi squad in his first episode in BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac jersey. He used to be a member of the generation of the team, that has made it to the Semi-finals of the AdmiralBet ABA League. He is the fifth reinforcement of BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac this summer. This makes it evident that they will try to improve their last season's score in the AdmiralBet ABA League. Last season Carmichael has been averaging 4.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in the Turkish National Championship.
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SC Derby tabs Borna Kapusta, ex Cibona - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Gorica (Premijer Liga). In 37 games he recorded 12.1ppg, 3.7rpg, 6.7apg (leader !!!) and 1.4spg in that year. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He also played 5 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he got 8.8ppg, 3.8rpg, 9.4apg and 1.0spg in that year. Kapusta has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2022 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. Kapusta represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Chalkida (Greece) seven years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.7apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 31.8%, FT: 83.3%. He has played also professionally for other Croatian teams like Zabok, Krizevci and Koprivnica. Among many awards he was selected to Eurobasket.com Croatian Premijer Liga All-Domestic Players Team in 2021. SC Derby Podgorica roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nikola Pavlicevic Borna Kapusta Luka Bogavac Forward: Emir Hadzibegovic Coach: Andrej Zakelj |
ARGENTINA |
Paulistano signs Santiago Ferreyra - by Paulo Freire | ||||
The most of last season he spent at San Martin in Argentinian La Liga where in 34 games he recorded 11.8ppg, 3.1rpg and 2.6apg. He also played for San Martin in Argentinian LDD. But in 8 games he averaged only 1.5ppg and 1.5rpg. Ferreyra has played also professionally for other Argentinian teams like Hindu, Union de Santa Fe, Barrio Parque, San Lorenzo and Comunicaciones. He won Argentinian LaLiga Torneo Super 20 Conferencia Norte 2 championship title in 2022. |
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AZERBAIJAN |
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BARBADOS |
BABA Round 4 of Finals. Pinelands draw things even - by Eurobasket News |
Bulls - Pinelands 85-93 Guard Rasheed Maynard (188-2000) fired 27 points and 5 assists for the winners. The former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Pinelands players scored in double figures. Pinelands' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international power forward Akeem Marsh (208-1986) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Kyrone Alexander (192-2003) added 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Bulls: A.Kyrone 26+9reb+5ast, A.Marsh 24+17reb+4ast, M.Simeon 19+4reb+2ast, K.Benn 7+6reb+1ast, G.Rahiim 4+5reb+3ast, T.King 3+3reb Pinelands: R.Maynard 27+4reb+5ast, D.Hurley 19+6reb+10ast, D.Hurley 14+5reb+1ast, K.Deveron 10+15reb+2ast, R.Hall 9+4reb, C.Thorpe 7+7reb+1ast |
BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
Antalya selected as host city for Basketball Champions League Qualification Rounds - by Eurobasket News |
The Basketball Champions League is pleased to announce that Antalya, Turkey, has been selected as the host city for the upcoming Qualification Rounds. These three tournaments will determine the last three spots in the Regular Season of BCL's eighth season. With the strong support from the Turkish Federation, the Qualification Round tournaments that are scheduled to take place from 24 September to 1 October will bring together 25 teams to Antalya as follow: Qualification Round Tournament 1 (Winner goes to Group G) Game days: 25, 27 & 29 September 2023 Quarter-Final 1 (13:00 CET): Bakken Bears (DEN) vs KB Peja (KOS) Quarter-Final 2 (15:30 CET): Kalev/Cramo (EST) vs Norrkoeping Dolphins (SWE) Quarter-Final 3 (18:00 CET): SL Benfica (POR) vs TSU Tbilisi (GEO) Quarter-Final 4 (20:30 CET): Patrioti Levice (SVK) vs Petrolina AEK Larnaca (CYP) Semi-Final 1 (17:30 CET): Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 Semi-Final 2 (20:00 CET): Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4 Final (20:00 CET): Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 Qualification Round Tournament 2 (Winner goes to Group C) Game days: 27, 29 September & 1 October 2023 Quarter-Final 1 (13:00 CET): Cholet Basket (FRA) vs Telenet Giants Antwerp (BEL) Quarter-Final 2 (15:30 CET): FMP Soccerbet (SRB) vs Pallacanestro Varese (ITA) Quarter-Final 3 (18:00 CET): Happy Casa Brindisi (ITA) vs CSM CSU Oradea (ROU) Quarter-Final 4 (20:30 CET): Heroes Den Bosch (NED) vs BG Goettingen (GER) Semi-Final 1 (15:00 CET): Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 Semi-Final 2 (17:30 CET): Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4 Final (17:30 CET): Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 Qualification Round Tournament 3 (Winner goes to Group E) Pre-Qualifier game (24 September - 19:00 CET): Fribourg Olympic (SUI) vs Caledonia Gladiators (GBR) Game days: 26, 28 & 30 September 2023 Quarter-Final 1 (13:00 CET): SIG Strasbourg (FRA) vs Jonava CBet (LTU) Quarter-Final 2 (15:30 CET): Karhu Basket (FIN) vs Ironi Hay Motors Ness Ziona (ISR) Quarter-Final 3 (18:00 CET): Legia Warszawa (POL) vs Winner Pre-Qualifier game (Fribourg/Gladiators) Quarter-Final 4 (20:30 CET): Mornar Barsko Zlato (MNE) vs Monbus Obradoiro (ESP) Semi-Final 1 (17:30 CET): Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 Semi-Final 2 (20:00 CET): Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4 Final (19:00 CET): Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 The three winners of the Qualification Round tournaments will qualify for the Regular Season, joining the 29 directly qualified teams. Courtesy of: championsleague.basketball |
PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki signs Jamuni McNeace, ex Yalovaspor - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Vanoli Basket Cremona in Italian Serie A where in 26 games he recorded 7.1ppg and 5.5rpg in that year. McNeace also spent pre-season at MBC (BBL) in German league. He has played previously professionally in Finland (Vilpas) and Germany (Hakro Merlins). McNeace graduated from University of Oklahoma in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Elvar Fridriksson Skyler Flatten Nikos Tsiakmas Forward: Michalis Tsairelis Centers: Vangelis Margaritis Jamuni McNeace Coach: Fotis Takianos |
Igokea welcomes back Carmichael, ex Gaziantep - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Carmichael was voted to MVC All-Defensive Team back in 2012 and 2013. The previous (2022) summer he played at Money Team in U.S. semi-pro league TBT. But in three games he recorded only 0.7ppg and 2.3rpg in 2022 year. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Carmichael is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Carmichael has played previously professionally also in France (JL Bourg), Israel (Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion and Maccabi Ashdod/Be'er Tuvia), Lebanon (Al Riyadi), Russia (Avtodor and UNICS Kazan), Slovenia (Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana), Spain and South Korea (Seoul Thunders). He graduated from Illinois State in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. Carmichael was selected to MVC All-Defensive Team back in 2012 and 2013. BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac roster for 2023-24: Guards: Edin Atic Marko Jeremic Faruk Duvnjak Forwards: Marko Josilo Nikola Maric Centers: Jackie Carmichael Zoran Nikolic Dusan Makitan Andrej Acimovic |
Bursaspor tabs Jordan Floyd, ex Bourg - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
His team won Conference Carolinas Regular Season in 2018 and 2020. He selected toAll-Conf.Carolinas Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2020. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kolossos in Greek GBL. In 23 games he recorded 14.6ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.5apg in that year. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Imports Team. Floyd has played previously professionally in Italy (Cd'Orlando) and NBA Summer League (LA Lakers and LA Lakers). He graduated from King University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. His team won Conference Carolinas Regular Season in 2018 and 2020. Floyd selected toAll-Conf.Carolinas Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2020. He played also for Albany State University for one year. |
BELGIUM |
Charleroi signs Quinten Smout - by Peter Buyse | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Telnet Giants Antwerp B team (Top Division II). Smout represented Belgium at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Oradea (Romania) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 4.6ppg. He has played previously for two other teams: Oostende and Gistel Oostende. |
Louis Baertsoen (ex IPA) joins Belfius Mons - by Peter Buyse | |
Belfius Mons-Hainaut (Pro Basketball League) added to their roster Italian Louis Baertsoen ( for new 2023-24 season. Baertsoen played last season at Italian Prep-Academy Rome U20 team in Italian EYBL. In four EYBL U20 games he had 5.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.8apg and 1.0spg. Belfius Mons-Hainaut roster for 2023-24: Kyle Castlin Kevin Stilmant Styrmir Thrastarson Leander Dedroog Conley Garrison Louis Baertsoen Coach: Vedran Bosnic |
BENIN |
Soulemane Chabi-Yo is a newcomer at Ciudad de Huelva Baloncesto - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at CDE Becedo Santander where in 18 EBA games he recorded very remarkable stats: 15.3ppg, 9.9rpg, 1.4apg, 1.1spg and 1.7bpg in that year. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Spanish EBA Defensive Player of the Year. He was a member of Beninese U18 National Team back in 2014. Chabi-Yo has played also professionally in Philippines (UST Builders Warehouse). |
BIG3 |
2023 Week 5 BIG3 Recaps - by Eurobasket News |
Here's what happened in Week 5: GAME 1: ENEMIES (3-2) DEFEATED KILLER 3'S (3-2) There were a few things at play in this game. First of all, Elijah Stewart (6'5''-G-1995, college: USC) had a fantastic game for the Enemies, finishing with a game-high 21 points on 8-13 shooting from the field. Stewart did a fantastic job of keeping the floor spaced for Jordan Crawford, who was able to use his passing in a way he didn't during the first half of the season. After tallying just four total assists in the first four games of the season, Crawford had five assists against the Killer 3's. Crawford also remained a scoring threat, finishing with 16 points and hitting four of the five threes he took "" the way he can consistently make shots with such a high degree of difficulty is just mind-boggling. Even if he's fading away or has a hand in his face, he finds a way to put the ball through the rim. On the other end of the floor, the Enemies sagged off of "Frank Nitty" Franklin Session II (6'2''-G-1989, college: CS Los Angeles) and dared him to beat them with jumpers. Franklin Session II was unable to take advantage, and shot just 4-16 from the floor and 1-6 from three-point range. With Donte Greene (6'11''-C-1988, college: Syracuse) unable to take advantage of size mismatches against Crawford and Stewart, the Killer 3's struggled to find consistent offense. Frank Nitty committed several cheap fouls on Stewart down the stretch, and the final one sent Stewart to the line for the game-winning free throw, which he sank to give the Enemies the win by a final score of 50-41. GAME 2: POWER (4-1) DEFEATED GHOST BALLERS (3-2) The Ghost Ballers got off to a good start in this game, taking advantage of a few huge defensive plays at the rim by Chris Johnson to get easy baskets. The game really changed when Royce White took out his do-it-yourself kit and bullied Johnson, backing him under the rim with powerful dribble-drives and flipping in some layups. After that, the Ghost Ballers had trouble asserting themselves on either end of the floor, with Power controlling the paint on both ends. Glen Rice Jr. (6'6''-F-1991, college: Georgia Tech) was able to slither into the paint a few times, and hit both a three-point shot and a four-pointer for good measure. The latter was particularly useful, as it erased an early 8-4 lead for the Ghost Ballers and took away a lot of the momentum they gained from their stellar play to start the game. As the game went on, Power was consistently able to use pick-and-roll play to get looks at the rim. There's nothing particularly complex about how they do it "" they have big men who dive hard to the rim, passers who put the ball where only the bigs can get it, and the bigs do a great job of sealing their defender and finishing with contact. After a hot start to the second half spurred on by some great shot-making from Cuttino Mobley (6'5''-G-1975, college: URI), the game was never really in doubt for Power. Mike Taylor had a great game for the second week in a row, finishing with a game-high 17 points on 7-11 shooting from the floor, but it wasn't enough for the Ghost Ballers. The game-winner came when Glen Rice hit TJ Cline with a nice pass under the basket, which Cline then shoveled to White for a layup that ended the game by the final score of 51-43. GAME 3: 3'S COMPANY (2-3) DEFEATED BIVOUAC (2-3) A great return to Miami for former Heat players Mario Chalmers (6'2''-PG-1986, college: Kansas) and Michael Beasley (6'10''-F-1989, college: Kansas St.). Chalmers was able to get into the paint, set up his teammates, and hit threes, while Beasley was able to get cooking from all over the court after hitting some easy baskets early. Chalmers finished with 12 points and a game-high seven assists, while Beasley finished with 25 points on 10-18 shooting from the floor. 3's Company needed this game, and they played like it. Bivouac didn't play a bad game, but 3's Company showed just how dangerous they can be when they play a focused and patient brand of basketball. The game ended when Michael Beasley shook his man with a jab-step on the perimeter and put home a finger roll to give 3's Company the 51-42 win. GAME 4: BALL HOGS (3-2) DEFEATED 3 HEADED MONSTERS (1-4) 3HM actually got off to a great start in this game, with Artur Labinowicz (6'4''-SG-1997, college: Evansville) and Brandon Moss (6'5''-F, college: Simpson, CA) getting to the rim at will as Ball Hogs struggled to get the looks they wanted. They did a great job of keeping themselves from getting buried from beyond the arc "" the Ball Hogs shot just 6-22 from deep as a team, and Jodie Meeks (6'4''-G-1987, college: Kentucky) shot just 1-6 from three-point range. As the game went on, Meeks was able to use his relentless movement to impact the game "" he was able to finish with a game-high 20 points and six assists even though his shot wasn't falling. DaJuan Summers (6'8''-PF-1988, college: Georgetown, agency: Interperformances) was crucial off the bench "" during one stretch, he hit three straight long jumpers to give the Ball Hogs a 43-40 lead. Meanwhile, 3HM's offense sputtered as Brandon Moss' touch abandoned him, with several chippies around the rim failing to find their mark after a nice move from Moss. The game ended when Artur Labinowicz was forced to foul Jodie Meeks to stop an open layup. Meeks hit the resulting free throw, giving Ball Hogs a much-needed 51-42 win. GAME 5: TRILOGY (3-2) DEFEATED TRI STATE (2-3) The legend of Hezi God continues to grow. Isaiah Briscoe (6'3''-PG-1996, college: Kentucky) missed this game for Trilogy, and Earl Clark (6'10''-PF-1988, college: Louisville) shot just 8-24 from the floor and 1-8 from three-point range. Hezi God was there to save the day for the defending champs, as he finished with a game-high 20 points on 7-15 shooting from the floor. With each passing week, he looks more and more like a bona fide star in this league. Tri State have been struggling recently because they haven't been able to find their outside shot or get anything going in the paint, and both of those trends continued against Trilogy. Tri State shot just 3-13 from three point range and missed both of their four-point attempts, and big man Deshawn Stephens (G, college: Chemeketa) finished with 5 points on 1-2 shooting from the field as his disappointing season continued. GAME 6: TRIPLETS (4-1) DEFEATED ALIENS (0-5) No surprises here. Aliens were actually able to take a 25-20 lead into the half, but were outscored 31-12 in the second half of a 51-37 win for the Triplets. Jeremy Pargo (6'2''-PG-1986, college: Gonzaga) struggled a bit, shooting just 3-11 from the floor, but Iso-Joe had a vintage performance, scoring a game-high 23 points on 10-18 shooting from the floor. That was enough for the Triplets, as no player was able to score more than 10 points for the Aliens, who are officially mathematically eliminated from this year's playoffs. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
BOLIVIA |
Review of Libobasquet Round 2 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
Calero - Pichincha 69-71 Pichincha nipped Calero to even the series at 1-1. Leones - San Simon 92-90 Leones made 21-of-26 charity shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The former international point guard Ronald Arze (175-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Julian Morales contributed with 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Andres Trujillo (184-1999) added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for San Simon. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: San Simon: V.Rolando 28+14reb+4ast, A.Trujillo 20+7reb, P.Gutierrez 18+5reb+2ast, J.Zorrilla 13+3reb+5ast, M.Petkovic 8+12reb+3ast, M.Arias 3+2reb Leones: M.Julian 21+8reb+1ast, R.Arze 16+9reb+8ast, S.Collins 13+2reb+2ast, M.Ochoa 12+8reb+4ast, D.Burgos 11+2reb+1ast, V.Michael 11+1reb+3ast CAN Oruro - Carl A-Z 79-86 Carl A-Z shot 26 for 37 from the free-throw line, while CAN Oruro only scored seven points from the stripe. Argentinian center Diego Romero (206-1982, college: FSU) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 21 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian point guard Roberto Orresta (177-1991) chipped in 26 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Carl A-Z players scored in double figures. Argentinian forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) responded with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Alex Camacho scored 8 points and 10 rebounds. Top scorers: CAN Oruro: B.Juan Martin 31+9reb+5ast, F.Jerez 10+6reb+2ast, M.Jose 9+2reb+1ast, G.Jose 8+5reb+1ast, C.Alex 8+10reb+3ast, M.Romero 6+7reb+3ast Carl A-Z: R.Orresta 26+3reb+6ast, V.Samuel 20+5reb+2ast, D.Romero 20+21reb+3ast, M.Tola 14+9reb, G.Javier 4+7reb+2ast, E.Alekzander 2+1reb Univ.Sucre - Atletico Nacional 81-84 Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) scored 23 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Cristhian Camargo (194-1992) chipped in 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Atletico Nacional's coach Enrique Lancelotti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and Juan Calvo (186-1999) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Atletico Nacional and four Univ.Sucre players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 24+13reb+2ast, T.James 19+2reb, L.Amado 17+4reb, J.Calvo 13+6reb+4ast, J.Johnson 6+4reb, V.Alvaro 2+3reb Atletico Nacional: A.Barreras 23+4reb+4ast, G.Carlos 12+4reb, C.Camargo 12+10reb+6ast, R.Acuna 11+3reb+1ast, L.Mercado 11+6reb+1ast, C.Alan 6+7reb |
BOSNIA |
Rikalo is back at Leotar - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
He was a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina international program for some years. Rikalo was called to Bosnia and Herzegovina Senior National Team back in 2018 and previously for U20 National Team in 2011. He is quite experienced player. Rikalo has played also professionally in Hungary (TF Budapest), Serbia (OKK Beograd), Bosnia (OKK Sloboda Tuzla and Bratunac) and Czech Republic (Hradec Kralove). His team made it to the Bosnia and Herzegovina League Semifinals in 2016 and 2017. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League Honorable Mention back in 2016, 2018 and 2020. |
Crvena Zvezda keeps Kuzmic for two more seasons - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2012 he was drafted by Golden State Warriors (NBA) in second round (52nd overall). He also represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 9 games: 7.1ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 48.9%, FT: 69.2%. Kuzmic is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Finland (Korihait and Kobrat), Greece (Panathinaikos), Spain (Real Madrid, Joventut and Clinicas Rincon), NBA (GS Warriors), Bosnia (Borac WWin Banja Luka and Celik) and NBA G League (Santa Cruz Warriors). Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League Play-Off Honorable Mention in 2021. KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Beograd roster for 2023-24: Guards: Milos Teodosic Branko Lazic Nemanja Nedovic Shabazz Napier Yago Matheus Nikola Topic Forwards: Dejan Davidovac Stefan Lazarevic Joel Bolomboy Dalibor Ilic Adam Hanga Rokas Giedraitis Centers: Ognjen Kuzmic Luka Mitrovic Mike Tobey Marko Simonovic Coach: Dusko Ivanovic |
Igokea welcomes back Carmichael, ex Gaziantep - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Carmichael was voted to MVC All-Defensive Team back in 2012 and 2013. The previous (2022) summer he played at Money Team in U.S. semi-pro league TBT. But in three games he recorded only 0.7ppg and 2.3rpg in 2022 year. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Carmichael is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Carmichael has played previously professionally also in France (JL Bourg), Israel (Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion and Maccabi Ashdod/Be'er Tuvia), Lebanon (Al Riyadi), Russia (Avtodor and UNICS Kazan), Slovenia (Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana), Spain and South Korea (Seoul Thunders). He graduated from Illinois State in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. Carmichael was selected to MVC All-Defensive Team back in 2012 and 2013. BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac roster for 2023-24: Guards: Edin Atic Marko Jeremic Faruk Duvnjak Forwards: Marko Josilo Nikola Maric Centers: Jackie Carmichael Zoran Nikolic Dusan Makitan Andrej Acimovic |
Jackie Carmichael is coming back to Igokea m:tel. - by Rado Markovic |
After an excellent 2020/21 season in the ranks of the Laktasi squad, the big man has signed with Cedevita Olimpija. Afterwards moved to Gaziantep, from which he is now returning to BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac. Jackie Carmichael (205-C/F-1990, college: Illinois St., agency: Octagon Europe), who has a rich experience of playing all around Europe, has been demonstrating excellent games for the Laktasi squad in his first episode in BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac jersey. He used to be a member of the generation of the team, that has made it to the Semi-finals of the AdmiralBet ABA League. He is the fifth reinforcement of BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac this summer. This makes it evident that they will try to improve their last season's score in the AdmiralBet ABA League. Last season Carmichael has been averaging 4.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in the Turkish National Championship.
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BRAZIL |
Carioca Stats Leaders |
Brazilian University National Team -2023 - by Eurobasket Center |
BARBOSA Paulo Abreu Gui BUFFAT Jonas CAMILO Victor CARDOSO Joao Andre Dikembe Pacheco Caio FERREIRA Daniel MUNFORD Rafael Borges Adyel Ruivo Felipe SIEWERT Lucas |
Mogi adds Santos to their roster - by Paulo Freire | |
Mogi das Cruzes Basquete (NBB) added to their roster 21-year old power forward Lukas Santos (201cm-113kg-2002) for season 2023-24. Santos played this summer at Rio Claro in the LDB U20. In 11 games just recently he recorded 12.7ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.3apg. NBB will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The last season he played at Rio Claro Basquete where in 29 NBB games he averaged 3.1ppg and 1.1rpg. He has played previously for two other teams: Paschoalotto/Bauru and Bauru. Santos helped his team to make it to the Paulista League Semifinals in 2021. |
Mogi adds Santos to their roster - by Paulo Freire | |
Mogi das Cruzes Basquete (NBB) added to their roster 21-year old power forward Lukas Santos (201cm-113kg-2002) for season 2023-24. Santos played this summer at Rio Claro in the LDB U20. In 11 games just recently he recorded 12.7ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.3apg. NBB will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The last season he played at Rio Claro Basquete where in 29 NBB games he averaged 3.1ppg and 1.1rpg. He has played previously for two other teams: Paschoalotto/Bauru and Bauru. Santos helped his team to make it to the Paulista League Semifinals in 2021. |
Vinicius Pastor joins Mogi - by Paulo Freire | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Rio Claro Basquete where in 33 NBB games he recorded 6.6ppg and 3.7rpg in that year. He has spent his entire career in Brazil playing for six other teams: Paulistano, Osasco, Sao Jose, Jacarei, Campo Mourao and UNIFACISA. His team won Paulista League Group A Regular Season in 2015. Mogi das Cruzes Basquete roster for 2023-24: Guard: Luiz Mendonca Forwards: Vinicius Pastor Lukas Santos Center: Luiz_Paulo Dos_Santos Coach: Fernando Penna |
Paulistano signs Santiago Ferreyra - by Paulo Freire | ||||
The most of last season he spent at San Martin in Argentinian La Liga where in 34 games he recorded 11.8ppg, 3.1rpg and 2.6apg. He also played for San Martin in Argentinian LDD. But in 8 games he averaged only 1.5ppg and 1.5rpg. Ferreyra has played also professionally for other Argentinian teams like Hindu, Union de Santa Fe, Barrio Parque, San Lorenzo and Comunicaciones. He won Argentinian LaLiga Torneo Super 20 Conferencia Norte 2 championship title in 2022. |
Dominique Coleman is a newcomer at Sao Paulo - by Paulo Freire | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Thanks to Coleman's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in four different countries. Coleman has played previously professionally in Portugal (Lusitania), United Kingdom (Cheshire Phoenix and Scorchers), Brazil (Minas, Paulistano and Mogi) and ABL (Twin City U.). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Paulista League Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Paulista League Honorable Mention back in 2019. Coleman graduated from Francis Marion University in 2011 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. He played also for University of West Alabama for one year. Sao Paulo FC roster for 2023-24: Guards: Betinho Duarte Ricardo Fischer Henrique Coelho Cordero Bennett Malcolm Miller Thiago Nunes Forwards: Tyrone Curnell Dominique Coleman Lucas Siewert Center: Ralfi Ansaloni |
Mijas comes back to Osasco - by Paulo Freire | ||||
He graduated from Humboldt State in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player. Mijas played also for Diablo Valley College for 2 years. |
Patricio comes back to Osasco - by Paulo Freire | |
Basket Osasco (CBB) added to their roster 26-year old guard Alexei Patricio (190cm-85kg-1997). It is actually his comeback to Osasco as he has played here before. Patricio played last season at Minas in the NBB. NBB was a little too high level for him, where in 30 games he recorded just 1.4ppg, 1.2rpg and 1.0apg. CBB will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Patricio also played 8 games in BCL Americas where he averaged only 1.3ppg and 1.4rpg. He has played previously for seven other teams: Joinville, Palmeiras, Vasco da Gama, Paschoalotto/Bauru, Macae, Basquete Curitiba and Paschoalotto/Bauru. Patricio was voted to Brazilian All-Star Game in 2021. |
Osasco tabs Augusto Alcassa - by Paulo Freire | ||||
Alcassa has played previously for four other teams: Vivo/Franca, Minas, Franca and Minas. |
Fortaleza tabs Douglas Nunes - by Paulo Freire | ||||
He has played previously professionally in Spain (Merida and Coruna) and Brazil (Palmeiras, Minas, Vasco da Gama, Universo/Salvador and Paschoalotto/Bauru). His team was regular season runner-up in Brazilian Liga Ouro in 2016 and 2018. Among many awards he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian League Honorable Mention back in 2019. Nunes is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Fortaleza. Fortaleza B.C. Cearense roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sebastian Orresta Cassiano Bueno Forwards: Douglas Nunes Eddy Carvalho Dexter McClanahan |
Brazilian LDB U20 round 13 best performance: Luan Ribeiro (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
Center Luan Ribeiro (205-C-2003) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Uniao Corinthians, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 13. The 20-year old player had a double-double of 21 points and 19 rebounds, while his team in a lost game to Vasco da Gama (#13, 6-5) 64-76. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Uniao Corinthians maintains the 21th position in Brazilian LDB U20. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked such low. They already lost 10 games and recorded just one victory. Ribeiro has many years of experience at Uniao Corinthians, through which he has constantly improved. Luan Ribeiro has solid league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (7th best: 10.9rpg) and averages impressive 60.5% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Caio Verissimo (198-F-2001) of Vasco da Gama. Verissimo had a very good evening with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course Vasco da Gama cruised to a 76-64 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Uniao Corinthians (#21, 1-10). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Vasco da Gama keeps 13th position. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 6-5 record is not bad and everything may still change. Verissimo is one of the most experienced players at Vasco da Gama and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was forward Daniel Lima (204-F/C-2003) of Corinthians (#3). Lima showcased his all-around game by recording 17 points, eleven rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of Corinthians, leading his team to a 118-66 easy win against the lower-ranked Joinville (#23, 1-10). Corinthians is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 9-2 record is not that bad... Lima has a very solid season. In 11 games in Brazil he scored 10.6ppg. He also has 7.0rpg and FGP: 53.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Leonardo Cravero (200-SF-2002) of Caxias do Sul - 19 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Yago Rodrigues (208-C-2001) of Praia - 11 points and 13 rebounds 6. Gabriel Novaes (208-C-2001) of Pato - 21 points and 9 rebounds 7. Matheus Jordan (192-G-2002) of Botafogo - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 8. N'Tio Diarra (200-F-2002) of Minas - 13 points and 11 rebounds 9. Jonathan Silva (205-F/C-2002) of Corinthians - 12 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Joao Moda (204-C-2001) of Pinheiros - 13 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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LDB U20 Round 14: Pinheiros beat Minas in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Belo Horizonte. Top-ranked Pinheiros faced 3rd ranked Minas. Guests from Sao Paulo (11-0) defeated host Minas (8-2) 63-45. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Minas. The best player for the winners was naturalized Guinea-Bissau forward Yan Barbosa (204-2001) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Agapy Samoel (203-2003) chipped in 10 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Elvis Viana (189-2002) produced 10 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Pinheiros have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Paulistano. Minas at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Undefeated leader Paulistano delivered the eleventh consecutive victory. This time they beat 5th ranked Caxias do Sul (8-3) 70-59. Forward Bruno Cardoso (197-2002) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 8 rebounds. Ruan Miranda contributed with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Paulistano's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Vinicius Chagas (202-2001) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Caxias do Sul. Undefeated Paulistano (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row, which they share with Pinheiros. Caxias do Sul at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Bottom-ranked Cerrado (0-11) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 71-60 loss to eleventh ranked Mogi (7-4) in Brasilia on Wednesday evening. Gustavo Luiz had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Mogi's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Eduardo Motta responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Mogi moved-up to tenth place, which they share with UniFacisa. Loser Cerrado still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Bauru crushed Cearense in a road game 72-47. Joinville was beaten by Sao Paulo at home 74-81. SESI Franca destroyed Pato on the opponent's court 79-53. Vila Velha was outscored by Corinthians in a home game 41-67. Botafogo recorded a loss to UniFacisa on the road 90-72. Uniao Corinthians was defeated by Rio Claro on its own court 83-99. Flamengo smashed Brasilia in Rio de Janeiro 80-56. Praia won against Sao Jose at home 91-86. Vasco da Gama outscored Coritiba on the opponent's court 76-55. The best stats of 14th round was 27 points and 8 rebounds by Caua Queiroz of Vasco da Gama.
Cearense - Bauru 47-72 There was no surprise in Fortaleza where 22th ranked Cearense (1-10) was crushed by twelfth ranked Bauru (6-4) 72-47 on Wednesday. Bauru forced 19 Cearense turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Matheus Reis (-2005) scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Osmar Ventura (-2004) chipped in 21 points during the contest. Four Bauru players scored in double figures. Ian Lima (-2001) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Samuel Amorim (204-2001) scored 7 points and 9 rebounds. Bauru maintains twelfth position with 6-4 record. Cearense lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the twenty first place with ten games lost. They share the position with Uniao Corinthians and Joinville. Top scorers: Cearense: L.Ian 14+6reb, V.Manoel 9+2reb+3ast, H.Matheus 7+4reb+1ast, A.Samuel 7+9reb+2ast, F.Joao 6+4reb, F.Motta 4+6reb+3ast Bauru: V.Osmar 21+4reb, R.Matheus 14+8reb+4ast, P.Jean 12+5reb+4ast, S.Bruno 10+3reb+1ast, A.Gustavo 6+8reb+5ast, V.Lucas 5+1ast Joinville - Sao Paulo 74-81 No shocking result in a game when twentieth ranked Sao Paulo (3-8) defeated on the road 23th ranked ABF Joinville (1-10) 81-74 on Wednesday. Sao Paulo had a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Joao Macedo (202-2002) had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Tiago Marques (191-2004) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists during the contest. Forward Nick Silva (198-2001, college: Davis & Elkins) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Vinicius Paixao (203-2003) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four ABF Joinville players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sao Paulo moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with Botafogo. ABF Joinville lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twenty first position with ten games lost. They share it with Uniao Corinthians and Cearense. Top scorers: Joinville: P.Gabriel 18+1ast, N.Silva 18+9reb+3ast, P.Vinicius 12+9reb+1ast, L.Ian 10+7reb+1ast, D.Guilherme 9+1reb+7ast, M.Lucas 4+3reb+3ast Sao Paulo: M.Tiago 17+1reb+4ast, M.Joao 13+16reb, G.Calebe 11+2reb+5ast, M.Kalleu 10+1reb, M.Miguel 9+8reb+5ast, R.Raul 7+1reb+1ast Minas - Pinheiros 45-63 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Belo Horizonte. Top-ranked Pinheiros faced 3rd ranked Minas. Guests from Sao Paulo (11-0) defeated host Minas (8-2) 63-45. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Minas. The best player for the winners was naturalized Guinea-Bissau forward Yan Barbosa (204-2001) who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Agapy Samoel (203-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Elvis Viana (189-2002) produced 10 points and 5 rebounds and Mali forward NTio Diarra (200-2002) added 4 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pinheiros have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Paulistano. Minas at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Top scorers: Minas: V.Elvis 10+5reb+1ast, B.Winicius 9+7reb, T.Dias 7+3reb+2ast, C.Danilo 6+2reb+2ast, N.Diarra 4+11reb+1ast, C.Joao 3+4reb+2ast Pinheiros: B.Yan 22+8reb+1ast, S.Agapy 10+15reb, F.Tiago 8+3reb+6ast, C.Joao 7+5reb+5ast, C.Vitor 7+4reb, N.Ivan 3+1reb Pato - SESI Franca 53-79 There was a minor upset in Pato Branco where one of their biggest challengers Pato (8-3) was rolled over by eighth ranked Franca (8-3) 79-53 on Wednesday. Franca dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Pato's 20. They outrebounded Pato 42-24 including a 35-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Franca looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Edu Elevi (207-2001) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Nathan Mariano (201-2003) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Franca players scored in double figures. Franca's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Center Gabriel Novaes (208-2001) responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Gabriel Vilarinho (181-2004) scored 13 points. Franca have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Pato. Top scorers: Pato: V.Gabriel 13+1reb+1ast, N.Gabriel 12+7reb, T.Joao 11+2reb+1ast, R.Bernardo 9+2reb+2ast, S.Victor 6+6reb+1ast, L.Luan 2+2reb+2ast SESI Franca: E.Edu 18+16reb+4ast, F.Vinicius 17+3reb+2ast, S.Marcio 15+5reb+4ast, M.Nathan 14+11reb+3ast, M.Joao 5+1reb+4ast, B.Paulo 2+2reb+1ast Cerrado - Mogi 60-71 Bottom-ranked Cerrado (0-11) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 71-60 loss to eleventh ranked Mogi (7-4) in Brasilia on Wednesday evening. Center Gustavo Luiz (198-2002) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Iago Mendes (196-2003) chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Mogi players scored in double figures. Mogi's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Eduardo Motta (187-2003) responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Magno Alves Faria (193-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Mogi moved-up to tenth place, which they share with UniFacisa. Loser Cerrado still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Cerrado: A.Faria Magno 17+11reb+1ast, M.Eduardo 16+7reb+6ast, N.Pyerri 15+7reb+1ast, D.Souza Magno 5+2reb+2ast, L.Gabriel 5+4reb+1ast, A.Gabriel Lins 2+2reb+2ast Mogi: L.Gustavo 14+10reb+1ast, B.Arthur 13+2reb+2ast, S.Lucas 12+4reb+2ast, M.Iago 11+10reb+3ast, R.Victor 11+5reb+5ast, T.Vitor 6+4reb Vila Velha - Corinthians 41-67 Very predictable result when seventh ranked Corinthians (9-2) outscored on the road 16th ranked Vila Velha (3-7) 67-41 on Wednesday. Corinthians held Vila Velha to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Corinthians made 7 blocks. Power forward Jonathan Silva (205-2002) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Ederson Nascimento (199-2005) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Pedro Neves (-2005) responded with 9 points and 8 rebounds and forward Emerson Nogueira (198-2003) scored 4 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. Corinthians have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Vila Velha keeps the sixteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Coritiba. Top scorers: Vila Velha: L.Joao 9+4reb, N.Pedro 9+8reb+3ast, S.Welton 6, G.Juan 6+3reb+2ast, N.Emerson 4+12reb+2ast, K.Joao 3+2reb Corinthians: N.Ederson 14+5reb+1ast, S.Jonathan 11+16reb+1ast, L.Daniel 9+8reb, C.Lucas 5+5reb, M.Matheus 5+2reb+4ast, S.Lucas 5+3ast UniFacisa - Botafogo 90-72 Not a big story in a game in Paraiba where 17th ranked Botafogo (3-8) was defeated by tenth ranked UniFacisa (7-4) 90-72 on Wednesday. UniFacisa outrebounded Botafogo 43-29 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Flavio Nascimento (-2001) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Juliu De Gauw (193-2001) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five UniFacisa players scored in double figures. Point guard Lucas Monteiro (183-2001) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Lucas Zibecchi (190-2001) scored 12 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. UniFacisa maintains tenth position with 7-4 record, which they share with Mogi. Loser Botafogo dropped to the eighteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Sao Paulo. Top scorers: Botafogo: M.Lucas 15+6reb+2ast, L.Zibecchi 12+1reb+3ast, A.Yago 11+1reb, M.Gustavo 8+6reb+1ast, A.Lucas 7+2reb+3ast, L.Gabriel 7+2reb UniFacisa: N.Guilherme 21+4reb+1ast, J.De Gauw 17+7reb+4ast, N.Flavio 14+16reb+4ast, S.Guilherme 12+7reb+1ast, C.Lucas 12+2reb+10ast, P.Matheus 11+3reb+2ast Uniao Corinthians - Rio Claro 83-99 Everything went according to plan in Sao Paulo where eighteenth ranked Rio Claro (4-7) won against 21th ranked Uniao Corinthians (1-10) 99-83 on Wednesday. Point guard Arthur Costa (185-2001) scored 35 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Kaua Mauad (191-2003) chipped in 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Rio Claro players scored in double figures. Point guard Gabriel Gonzatti (181-2003) responded with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Thaylor Fagundes (-2006) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Uniao Corinthians' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rio Claro moved-up to fifteenth place. Uniao Corinthians lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the twenty first position with ten games lost. They share it with Cearense and Joinville. Top scorers: Uniao Corinthians: G.Gabriel 24+6reb+4ast, F.Thaylor 22+6reb+2ast, R.Luan 19+5reb+3ast, G.Guilherme 6+4reb+1ast, S.Renan 5+3reb+3ast, C.Gabriel 3 Rio Claro: C.Arthur 35+5reb+3ast, S.Lukas 20+4reb, S.Joao 14+5reb+4ast, M.Kaua 11+11reb+4ast, C.Victor 8+4reb, M.Julio 6+1reb+3ast Brasilia - Flamengo 56-80 There was no surprise when 19th ranked Brasilia (2-9) was crushed at home by fifteenth ranked Flamengo (4-6) 80-56 on Wednesday. Flamengo forced 24 Brasilia turnovers and outrebounded them 48-37 including 33 on the defensive glass. Renato Nascimento (195-2004) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Matheus Leoni (187-2003) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures. Allan Brito (-2003) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Tiago Brasil scored 6 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flamengo moved-up to fourteenth place. Brasilia lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the twentieth position with nine games lost. Top scorers: Brasilia: B.Allan 18+9reb+2ast, P.Joao 10+5reb+1ast, D.Rafael 8+5reb+2ast, L.Emerson 6+4reb, B.Tiago 6+8reb+3ast, S.Gustavo 4+2reb+5ast Flamengo: N.Renato 21+6reb+3ast, L.Matheus 18+6reb+5ast, B.Caio 16+7reb+3ast, F.Emanuel 11+10reb+5ast, G.Pedro 6+8reb, M.Yan 2+3reb+1ast Caxias do Sul - Paulistano 59-70 Undefeated leader Paulistano delivered the eleventh consecutive victory. This time they beat 5th ranked Caxias do Sul (8-3) 70-59. Forward Bruno Cardoso (197-2002) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Ruan Miranda (205-2001) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Paulistano players scored in double figures. Paulistano's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Vinicius Chagas (202-2001) replied with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Leonardo Cravero (200-2002) added 17 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Caxias do Sul. Paulistano (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row, which they share with Pinheiros. Caxias do Sul at the other side keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Top scorers: Caxias do Sul: C.Vinicius 19+7reb+1ast, C.Leonardo 17+7reb+1ast, O.Elias 13+4reb+5ast, J.Ginaldo 6+8reb, S.Gabriel 2+5reb+2ast, B.Brayan 2+4reb Paulistano: S.Matheus 15+1reb+4ast, C.Bruno 13+8reb+1ast, S.Henrique 11+3reb+1ast, M.Ruan 11+10reb, A.Leonardo 9+7reb+4ast, N.Silvio 8+1reb Praia - Sao Jose 91-86 There was a small surprise in Vitoria where ninth ranked Praia (7-3) defeated 6th ranked Sao Jose (8-3) 91-86 on Wednesday. Praia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Arthur Abreu (193-2002) scored 31 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Raffael Mencarini (187-2001) chipped in 29 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. Point guard Felipe Gregate (186-2003) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Afonso Campos (-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Five Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Sao Jose's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Praia maintains ninth position with 7-3 record. Loser Sao Jose dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Top scorers: Sao Jose: G.Felipe 19+5reb+8ast, C.Afonso 18+10reb+3ast, P.Gabriel 13+2reb+4ast, O.Jean 12+3reb+7ast, G.Kaue 10+6reb+2ast, N.Felipao 8+1reb Praia: A.Arthur 31+8reb, M.Raffael 29+3reb+4ast, R.Yago 12+10reb, P.Jose Vitor 8+1reb+11ast, P.Matheus 6+1reb, D.Higino 3+5reb+3ast Coritiba - Vasco da Gama 55-76 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 14th ranked Coritiba's (3-7) home loss to thirteenth ranked Vasco da Gama (6-5) 55-76 on Wednesday. Caua Queiroz (-2003) scored 27 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Caio Verissimo (198-2001) chipped in 6 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Carlos Farias (198-2002) responded with 9 points and 10 rebounds and guard Cristhya Fernandes (188-2001) scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Vasco da Gama maintains thirteenth position with 6-5 record. Loser Coritiba dropped to the sixteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Vila Velha. Top scorers: Coritiba: C.Vazquez 15+2reb, F.Cristhya 15+3reb, F.Carlos 9+10reb+1ast, S.Thales 7+4reb+2ast, N.Gustavo 4+7reb+2ast, G.Joao 2+3reb+1ast Vasco da Gama: Q.Caua 27+8reb+2ast, F.Victor 14+1reb, J.Deyvid 7+5reb+1ast, V.Caio 6+10reb, B.Lucas 6+3reb+4ast, S.Davi 6+7reb |
LDB U20 Round 13: No surprise as #1 Paulistano defeat Coritiba - by Eurobasket News | ||
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. LDB U20 top team - Paulistano (11-0) managed to deliver another win on Tuesday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Coritiba (3-7) in Sao Paulo 72-58. Paulistano forced 20 Coritiba turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Henrique Seixas (194-2003) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 assists for the winners and guard Leonardo Abreu (184-2002) chipped in 8 points and 11 assists. At the losing side power forward Honorato Bonizioli (206-2001) responded with 16 points. Coritiba's coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Paulistano have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-0 record, which they share with Pinheiros. Coritiba at the other side dropped to the sixteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Vila Velha. Paulistano is looking forward to face Caxias do Sul (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Coritiba will play against Vasco da Gama (#13) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Bottom-ranked Cerrado (0-11) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 11th consecutive match to seventeenth ranked Botafogo (3-8) 99-45. Guard Matheus Jordan (192-2002) nailed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Luan Rodrigues accounted for 22 points and 8 steals. Botafogo's coach Bruno de Morais felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Magno Alves Faria (193-2001) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Cerrado in the defeat. Despite that victory Botafogo went down to eighteenth position due to points difference, which they share with Sao Paulo. Cerrado lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Botafogo will play against higher ranked UniFacisa (#10) in Paraiba in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cerrado will play at home against Mogi (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Leader Pinheiros (11-0) crushed at home 22th ranked Cearense (1-10) by 60 points 109-49, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. Joao Moda fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Samuel Amorim produced 10 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Pinheiros. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Paulistano. Cearense lost their ninth game in a row. They dropped to the twenty first place with ten games lost. They share the position with Uniao Corinthians and Joinville. Pinheiros will meet Minas (#4) in the next round. Cearense will play against Bauru (#12) and hope to win that game. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 13: Minas destroyed Flamengo on the opponent's court 81-50. Corinthians outscored Joinville in a home game 118-66. Vila Velha was rolled over SESI Franca on the road 64-27. Bauru was defeated by Praia on its own court 63-72. Caxias do Sul smashed Sao Paulo in a road game 82-54. Mogi destroyed Brasilia at home 89-56. Pato managed to outperform Rio Claro on the opponent's court 63-50. Sao Jose rolled over UniFacisa in a home game 82-43. Uniao Corinthians was defeated by Vasco da Gama on the road 76-64. The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points and 19 rebounds by Luan Ribeiro of Uniao Corinthians.
Flamengo - Minas 50-81 Very expected game in Rio de Janeiro where 15th ranked Flamengo (4-6) was crushed by third ranked Minas (8-2) 81-50 on Tuesday. Minas dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Flamengo's 30. They outrebounded Flamengo 62-27 including a 25-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mali forward NTio Diarra (200-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Forward Winicius Braga (205-2005) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Minas players scored in double figures. Point guard Matheus Leoni (187-2003) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and Yan Marun (-2006) added 9 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Minas. Despite that victory Minas went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Flamengo dropped to the fourteenth place with six games lost. Minas will meet at home league's second-placed Pinheiros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Flamengo will play against Brasilia (#20) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Minas: B.Winicius 13+9reb+2ast, N.Diarra 13+11reb+1ast, V.Elvis 12+5reb+3ast, S.Breno 11+3reb, N.Yuri 10+9reb+2ast, F.Fernando 6+2reb Flamengo: L.Matheus 12+7reb+3ast, G.Matheus 12+2reb, M.Yan 9+4reb+2ast, N.Renato 6+3reb+4ast, G.Pedro 4+5reb+2ast, M.Samuel 3+3reb+1ast Corinthians - Joinville 118-66 Very predictable result in Sao Paulo where seventh ranked Corinthians (9-2) smashed 23th ranked ABF Joinville (1-10) 118-66 on Tuesday. Corinthians dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to ABF Joinville's 32. They outrebounded ABF Joinville 48-21 including a 38-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Corinthians looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by ABF Joinville's players. Power forward Daniel Lima (204-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Point guard Enrico Bianchi (182-2005) chipped in 22 points. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Point guard Dilzon Guilherme (183-2003) produced 15 points (made all of his seven free throws) and Vinicius Paixao (203-2003) added 12 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Corinthians. They moved-up to third place. ABF Joinville lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the twenty first position with ten games lost. They share it with Uniao Corinthians and Cearense. They will meet Vila Velha (#17) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. ABF Joinville will play against Sao Paulo (#19) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Corinthians: B.Enrico 22+3reb+1ast, S.Lucas 18+1reb+1ast, L.Daniel 17+11reb+4ast, S.Jonathan 12+11reb+2ast, O.Isaac 8+2reb+1ast, M.Matheus 8+5reb+10ast Joinville: D.Guilherme 15+1reb+2ast, P.Vinicius 12+1reb+1ast, P.Gabriel 11+1reb+1ast, L.Ian 8+3reb, N.Silva 7+3reb, R.Vinicius 6+2reb Pinheiros - Cearense 109-49 Leader Pinheiros (11-0) crushed at home 22th ranked Cearense (1-10) by 60 points 109-49, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. Pinheiros dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Cearense's 24. Pinheiros forced 29 Cearense turnovers and outrebounded them 53-29 including a 26-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Cearense's players. Center Joao Moda (204-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Tiago Faria (178-2003) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Five Pinheiros players scored in double figures. Power forward Samuel Amorim (204-2001) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized Italian forward Felipe Motta (201-2003, college: Denver) added 9 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Pinheiros. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Paulistano. Cearense lost their ninth game in a row. They dropped to the twenty first place with ten games lost. They share the position with Uniao Corinthians and Joinville. Pinheiros will meet Minas (#4) in the next round. Cearense will play against Bauru (#12) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Pinheiros: F.Tiago 15+4reb+6ast, C.Joao 14+2reb+2ast, M.Joao 13+10reb+3ast, N.Ivan 12+4reb+2ast, B.Yan 11+9reb+4ast, G.Speranzini 10+2reb+2ast Cearense: V.Manoel 10+1ast, A.Samuel 10+9reb+2ast, F.Motta 9+4reb+5ast, L.Ian 8+4reb, L.Joao Pedro 6+3reb+2ast, P.Igor 3+4reb SESI Franca - Vila Velha 64-27 Not a big story in a game in Sao Paulo where 16th ranked Vila Velha (3-7) was rolled over by eighth ranked Franca (8-3) 64-27 on Tuesday. Franca held Vila Velha to an opponent 21.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Franca forced 20 Vila Velha turnovers and outrebounded them 41-28 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Nathan Mariano (201-2003) fired 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Paulo Barbosa (189-2003) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Emerson Nogueira (198-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and Joao Lino (-2003) added 5 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Franca. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vila Velha keeps the sixteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Coritiba. Franca will meet Pato (#8) in the next round. Vila Velha will play against Corinthians (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SESI Franca: B.Paulo 10+6reb+1ast, A.Marcos 9+3reb, S.Vinicius 9+3ast, M.Joao 9+3reb+4ast, M.Nathan 9+8reb+4ast, F.Vinicius 8+5reb+4ast Vila Velha: N.Emerson 16+13reb, L.Joao 5+3reb, G.Juan 4+1reb+1ast, N.Pedro 2+2reb+1ast, B.Tiago 0+1reb, G.Lorenzo 0+2reb Bauru - Praia 63-72 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Praia and 12th ranked Bauru had identical 6-3 record. But Bauru was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Vitoria 72-63 on Tuesday night. Praia forced 22 Bauru turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Praia made 8 blocks. Guard Jose Vitor Policcici (184-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Guard Arthur Abreu (193-2002) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. Four Praia players scored in double figures. Gustavo Almeida (-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Hugo Ramos (-2003) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Praia maintains ninth place with 7-3 record. Loser Bauru keeps the twelfth position with four games lost. Praia will meet at home higher ranked Sao Jose (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bauru will play against Cearense (#22) in Fortaleza and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Praia: A.Arthur 23+5reb+1ast, M.Raffael 15+1reb+4ast, P.Jose Vitor 12+10reb+9ast, R.Yago 11+13reb+1ast, P.Matheus 5+3reb, D.Paula Joao 4+3reb+2ast Bauru: R.Hugo 16+5reb+3ast, A.Gustavo 11+12reb+4ast, P.Jean 11+4reb+4ast, Y.Leonardo 8+4reb, V.Osmar 6+1ast, S.Bruno 5+10reb+2ast Sao Paulo - Caxias do Sul 54-82 There was no surprise when 20th ranked Sao Paulo (3-8) was outplayed at home by fifth ranked Caxias do Sul (8-3) 82-54 on Tuesday. Caxias do Sul made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Leonardo Cravero (200-2002) fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Gabriel Santos (185-2001) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Four Caxias do Sul players scored in double figures. David Chaves (-2005) produced 14 points and Joao Macedo (202-2002) added 7 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Caxias do Sul maintains fifth place with 8-3 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Sao Paulo dropped to the eighteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Botafogo. Caxias do Sul will meet at home league's leader Paulistano in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sao Paulo will play against ABF Joinville (#23) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Caxias do Sul: S.Gabriel 21+4reb+4ast, C.Leonardo 19+9reb+3ast, O.Elias 13+1reb+3ast, C.Augusto 10+4reb+2ast, B.Brayan 6+2reb+1ast, C.Vinicius 4+9reb+2ast Sao Paulo: C.David 14+2reb+3ast, M.Joao 7+11reb, C.Ryan 6+6reb, M.Miguel 6+7reb, A.Igor 4+1reb, M.Tiago 3+1reb+1ast Mogi - Brasilia 89-56 No shocking result in a game in Mogi das Cruze where eleventh ranked Mogi (7-4) outleveled 19th ranked Brasilia (2-9) 89-56 on Tuesday. Mogi forced 19 Brasilia turnovers and outrebounded them 57-36 including a 23-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Brasilia's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mogi made 7 blocks. Guard Iago Mendes (196-2003) fired 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Julio Ramires (178-2003) chipped in 18 points. Guard Gustavo Silva (187-2002) produced 11 points and 4 assists and Emerson Lima (-2001) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Mogi moved-up to tenth place, which they share with UniFacisa. Brasilia lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the twentieth position with nine games lost. Mogi will meet bottom-ranked Cerrado (#24) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Brasilia will play against Flamengo (#14) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mogi: R.Julio 18+4reb+2ast, M.Iago 17+5reb+4ast, P.Gabriel 11+2reb+1ast, L.Gustavo 9+5reb+3ast, S.Lucas 7+7reb+1ast, R.Victor 7+10reb+3ast Brasilia: L.Emerson 12+6reb, S.Gustavo 11+4reb+4ast, B.Allan 10+3reb+1ast, S.Carlos 6+8reb+1ast, P.Joao 5+2reb+2ast, B.Tiago 4+2reb+3ast Rio Claro - Pato 50-63 Very expected game in Sao Paulo where 18th ranked Rio Claro (4-7) was defeated by fourth ranked Pato (8-3) 63-50 on Tuesday. Center Gabriel Novaes (208-2001) fired 21 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Forward Victor Silva (199-2001) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Pato players scored in double figures. Point guard Arthur Costa (185-2001) produced 13 points and 9 rebounds and guard Kaua Mauad (191-2003) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Pato went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Rio Claro lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth place with seven games lost. Pato will meet at home Franca (#5) in the next round. Rio Claro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Uniao Corinthians. Top scorers: Pato: N.Gabriel 21+9reb+1ast, S.Victor 14+9reb+1ast, F.Luiz 10+11reb+1ast, T.Joao 10+2reb+2ast, R.Bernardo 4+3reb+1ast, L.Luan 2+10reb Rio Claro: M.Kaua 16+7reb+1ast, C.Arthur 13+9reb+2ast, S.Lukas 13+9reb, S.Joao 2+2reb, F.Marcos 2+4reb, M.Julio 2+3reb+3ast Botafogo - Cerrado 99-45 Bottom-ranked Cerrado (0-11) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 11th consecutive match to seventeenth ranked Botafogo (3-8) 99-45. Botafogo held Cerrado to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Botafogo forced 29 Cerrado turnovers and outrebounded them 50-29 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Cerrado's players. Guard Matheus Jordan (192-2002) nailed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and guard Luan Rodrigues (192-2002) accounted for 22 points and 8 steals. Four Botafogo players scored in double figures. Botafogo's coach Bruno de Morais felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Magno Alves Faria (193-2001) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and center Pyerri Nascimento (204-2001) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Cerrado in the defeat. Despite that victory Botafogo went down to eighteenth position due to points difference, which they share with Sao Paulo. Cerrado lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Botafogo will play against higher ranked UniFacisa (#10) in Paraiba in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cerrado will play at home against Mogi (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Botafogo: R.Luan 22+2ast, M.Lucas 17+4reb+2ast, J.Matheus 14+5reb+6ast, M.Gustavo 10+13reb, N.Fellipe 8+3reb, L.Gabriel 7+5reb+2ast Cerrado: A.Faria Magno 16+7reb+1ast, M.Eduardo 10+1reb+7ast, N.Pyerri 10+9reb+1ast, L.Gabriel 7+3reb+2ast, A.Gabriel Lins 2+4reb, D.Felipe 0+1reb Paulistano - Coritiba 72-58 LDB U20 top team - Paulistano (11-0) managed to deliver another win on Tuesday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Coritiba (3-7) in Sao Paulo 72-58. Paulistano forced 20 Coritiba turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Henrique Seixas (194-2003) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 assists for the winners and guard Leonardo Abreu (184-2002) chipped in 8 points and 11 assists. At the losing side power forward Honorato Bonizioli (206-2001) responded with 16 points and guard Cristhya Fernandes (188-2001) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Coritiba's coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paulistano have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-0 record, which they share with Pinheiros. Coritiba at the other side dropped to the sixteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Vila Velha. Paulistano is looking forward to face Caxias do Sul (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Coritiba will play against Vasco da Gama (#13) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Paulistano: S.Henrique 18+3reb+4ast, S.Matheus 14+4reb+2ast, A.Murilo 9+3reb, A.Leonardo 8+2reb+11ast, S.Ribeiro 6+3reb+1ast, I.Leandro 6+3reb Coritiba: B.Honorato 16+4reb+3ast, C.Vazquez 10+2reb+2ast, F.Cristhya 10+4reb+4ast, G.Joao 7+8reb+1ast, F.Carlos 5+5reb+1ast, C.Mauricio 4 Sao Jose - UniFacisa 82-43 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Sao Jose and 10th ranked UniFacisa had identical 7-3 record. This time Sao Jose used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Paraiba 82-43 on Tuesday night. Sao Jose forced 22 UniFacisa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Ecuadorian guard Pedro Infante (195-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Vitor Narcizio (193-2002) chipped in 20 points. Flavio Nascimento (-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and guard Matheus Pinheiro (188-2001) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sao Jose. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. UniFacisa lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Mogi. Sao Jose will meet Praia (#9) in the next round. UniFacisa will play against Botafogo and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sao Jose: N.Vitor 20+4reb, C.Gabriel 12+2reb+8ast, P.Infante 11+10reb+4ast, G.Felipe 9+2reb+2ast, R.Caio 6, M.Maciel 6+6reb UniFacisa: N.Flavio 15+10reb, P.Matheus 13+3reb+1ast, D.Vinicius 4+6reb+1ast, B.Lucas 4+2reb+4ast, C.Marlysson 3+1reb+1ast, C.Lucas 2+1reb+2ast Vasco da Gama - Uniao Corinthians 76-64 Not a big story in a game when 21th ranked Uniao Corinthians (1-10) was defeated on the road by thirteenth ranked Vasco da Gama (6-5) 76-64 on Tuesday. Vasco da Gama forced 22 Uniao Corinthians turnovers. Strangely Uniao Corinthians outrebounded Vasco da Gama 44-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Forward Caio Verissimo (198-2001) fired 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Lucas Brasil (-2002) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Vasco da Gama's coach Luis Costa let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Center Luan Ribeiro (205-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!) and Thaylor Fagundes (-2006) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Vasco da Gama maintains thirteenth place with 6-5 record. Uniao Corinthians lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the twenty first position with ten games lost. They share it with Cearense and Joinville. Vasco da Gama will meet Coritiba (#16) on the road in the next round. Uniao Corinthians' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Rio Claro. Top scorers: Vasco da Gama: B.Lucas 17+6reb+2ast, V.Caio 15+9reb+2ast, F.Victor 14+2reb+1ast, Q.Caua 11+3reb+1ast, F.Juan 6+3reb, J.Deyvid 3+2reb Uniao Corinthians: R.Luan 21+19reb+2ast, S.Renan 14+2reb+2ast, F.Thaylor 13+6reb+5ast, G.Gabriel 10+5reb+4ast, S.Gabriel 4+8reb+4ast, G.Guilherme 2+4reb+1ast |
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Round 19: Bandits defeat Blackjacks - by Eurobasket News | ||
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Blackjacks (12-8) in Ottawa on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by tenth ranked Bandits (7-12) 90-89. Bandits dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Blackjacks' 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Nick Ward (203-1997, college: Michigan St.) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 rebounds. Austrian-Georgian forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (206-1998, college: Illinois) contributed with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Sudanese-Australian forward Deng Adel (201-1997, college: Louisville) answered with 28 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for Blackjacks. Bandits moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Montreal. Blackjacks lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second position with eight games lost. Bandits is looking forward to face higher ranked Shooting Stars (#5) in Toronto in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Blackjacks will have a break next round. Another interesting game for Honey Badgers (8-10) which hosted in Hamilton against 4th placed Shooting Stars (10-8). Eighth ranked Honey Badgers had an easy win 103-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Shooting Stars. It was a great evening for Shamiel Stevenson (198-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Christian Vital helped adding 22 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American point guard Anthony Barber (188-1994, college: NC State) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Shooting Stars' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place. Shooting Stars at the other side dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Honey Badgers will play against higher ranked River Lions (#3) in Niagara in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shooting Stars will play at home against Bandits and hope to get back on the winning track. The game between fifth ranked Surge (11-8) and 6th ranked Stingers (8-11) in Calgary on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Surge beat guests from Edmonton 85-67. It was a quality performance for Sean Miller-Moore who led the winners and scored 18 points and 4 assists. Brody Clarke came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds for Stingers in the defeat. Stingers' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Surge have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Stingers dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Saskatchewan. Surge will meet Rattlers (#8) in the next round. Stingers will play against the league's leader Sea Bears in Winnipeg and hope to secure a win.
Calgary - Edmonton 85-67 The game between fifth ranked Surge (11-8) and 6th ranked Stingers (8-11) in Calgary on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Surge beat guests from Edmonton 85-67. Surge made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Stingers turnovers and had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Surge looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a quality performance for guard Sean Miller-Moore (193-1998, college: GCU) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 4 assists. Power forward Simi Shittu (208-1999, college: Vanderbilt) accounted for 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Brody Clarke (203-1996, college: Alberta) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Stingers in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Stingers' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Surge have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Stingers dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Saskatchewan. Surge will meet Rattlers (#8) in the next round. Stingers will play against the league's leader Sea Bears in Winnipeg and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Calgary: S.Miller-Moore 18+3reb+4ast, S.Shittu 12+7reb+2ast, S.Smith 12+7reb+2ast, T.Henderson Jr. 10+6reb+1ast, A.Gilder 10+4ast, M.Bourcier 8+1reb+7ast Edmonton: B.Clarke 17+5reb+2ast, A.Uguak 12+3reb+1ast, N.Hornsby 10+11reb+2ast, M.Tutu 10+1reb+3ast, S.Gibson 9+2ast, I.Osborne 5+1reb+3ast Brampton - Scarborough 103-86 Another interesting game for Honey Badgers (8-10) which hosted in Hamilton against 4th placed Shooting Stars (10-8). Eighth ranked Honey Badgers had an easy win 103-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Shooting Stars. Honey Badgers made 25-of-29 charity shots (86.2 percent) during the game. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a great evening for Shamiel Stevenson (198-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!). American guard Christian Vital (188-1997, college: UConn) helped adding 22 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American point guard Anthony Barber (188-1994, college: NC State) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Isiaha Mike (203-1997, college: SMU) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Shooting Stars' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place. Shooting Stars at the other side dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Honey Badgers will play against higher ranked River Lions (#3) in Niagara in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shooting Stars will play at home against Bandits and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Brampton: S.Stevenson 28+10reb+5ast, C.Vital 22+6reb+2ast, K.McEwen 15+8reb+5ast, Z.Waterman 13+2reb+2ast, A.Hamilton 11+7reb, P.Oduro 10+7reb+1ast Scarborough: K.Walker 19+4reb+1ast, A.Barber 17+7reb+5ast, I.Mike 15+9reb+4ast, K.Young 13+10reb+1ast, C.Brown Jr. 12+4reb+1ast, E.Lufile 5+9reb+1ast Ottawa - Vancouver 89-90 The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Blackjacks (12-8) in Ottawa on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by tenth ranked Bandits (7-12) 90-89. Bandits dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Blackjacks' 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Nick Ward (203-1997, college: Michigan St.) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 rebounds. Austrian-Georgian forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (206-1998, college: Illinois) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Bandits players scored in double figures. Sudanese-Australian forward Deng Adel (201-1997, college: Louisville) answered with 28 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and British-Canadian Thomas Scrubb (199-1991, college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Blackjacks. Bandits moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Montreal. Blackjacks lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second position with eight games lost. Bandits is looking forward to face higher ranked Shooting Stars (#5) in Toronto in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Blackjacks will have a break next round. Top scorers: Vancouver: N.Ward 25+7reb+1ast, G.Bezhanishvili 18+11reb+4ast, D.Notice 10+3reb+4ast, D.Herring Jr. 10+5reb+5ast, M.Johnson 8+7reb+3ast, A.Campbell 8+3reb+3ast Ottawa: D.Adel 28+7reb+1ast, T.Scrubb 18+5reb+5ast, M.Coleman III 17+4reb+3ast, K.Gray 7+3reb+2ast, J.Gant 7+5reb, Z.Edosomwan 5+9reb+4ast |
CHILE |
Paris ink Sebastian Herrera - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at EWE Baskets (BBL). The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 32 BBL games he averaged 4.4ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.3apg in that year. Herrera also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 5.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.8apg in that year. He has been also a member of Chilean international program for some years. Herrera has regularly played for Chilean senior team since 2016 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014. He represented Chile at the South American Championship U21 in Salta (Argentina) five years ago. His team got to the Semifinals. Herrera has played previously professionally in Germany (Gladiators, Hakro Merlins and Young Gladiators Trier U19 team) and Chile (Catolica). Paris Basketball roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sebastian Herrera Tyson Ward Nadir Hifi Forwards: Tuomas Iisalo Collin Malcolm Mikael Jantunen Maxim Logue Centers: Leon Kratzer Michael Kessens Coach: Tuomas Iisalo |
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NBL Round 10: Shaanxi beat Hebei by two after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Eighth-ranked Hebei (4-6) was very close to win a game against second ranked Shaanxi (8-2) in Xian on Wednesday. Shaanxi managed to secure only two-point victory 91-89. However their fans expected much easier game. Shaanxi keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Liaoning Y. Hebei at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Shaanxi is looking forward to face league's leader Liaoning Y. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hebei will play against Anhui W. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a home loss of third ranked Jiangsu YS (6-4) against eleventh ranked Guangxi (4-6) on Wednesday night. Host Jiangsu YS was crushed by Guangxi in Yannan 128-83. Guangxi moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Jiangsu YS at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Anhui W.. Guangxi will play against higher ranked Hunan (#3) in Changsha in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jiangsu YS will play on the road against Henan and hopes to get back on the winning track. NBL top team - Liaoning Y. (8-2) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat ninth ranked Henan (3-7) 119-112. Liaoning Y. have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Liaoning Y. maintains first position with 8-2 record, which they share with Shaanxi. Henan lost third consecutive game. Henan at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eleventh place with seven games lost. Liaoning Y. will meet at home Anhui W. (#5) in the next round. Henan will play against Jiangsu YS (#4) and hope to secure a win. Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Jiangxi was smashed by Anhui W. on the road 114-85. Hunan destroyed HK JinNiu on its own court 128-100. Hefei managed to outperform Wuhan in a road game 117-111.
Liaoning Y. - Henan 119-112 NBL top team - Liaoning Y. (8-2) added another victory to their record on Wednesday. This time they beat ninth ranked Henan (3-7) 119-112. Liaoning Y. have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Liaoning Y. maintains first position with 8-2 record, which they share with Shaanxi. Henan lost third consecutive game. Henan at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eleventh place with seven games lost. Liaoning Y. will meet at home Anhui W. (#5) in the next round. Henan will play against Jiangsu YS (#4) and hope to secure a win. Anhui W. - Jiangxi 114-85 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Anhui W. (6-4) crushed at home 7th ranked Jiangxi (4-6) 114-85 on Wednesday. Anhui W. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Jiangsu YS. Newly promoted Jiangxi dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Anhui W. will meet league's leader Liaoning Y. in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Jiangxi will play against Hefei (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Jiangsu YS - Guangxi 83-128 Very important is a home loss of third ranked Jiangsu YS (6-4) against eleventh ranked Guangxi (4-6) on Wednesday night. Host Jiangsu YS was crushed by Guangxi in Yannan 128-83. Guangxi moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Jiangsu YS at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Anhui W.. Guangxi will play against higher ranked Hunan (#3) in Changsha in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jiangsu YS will play on the road against Henan and hopes to get back on the winning track. Hunan - HK JinNiu 128-100 Rather expected game when 6th ranked HK JinNiu (4-6) was smashed by fourth ranked Hunan (7-3) in Changsha 128-100 on Wednesday. Hunan moved-up to third place. Newly promoted HK JinNiu keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Hunan will meet Guangxi (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. HK JinNiu will play against Wuhan and hope to secure a win. Wuhan - Hefei 111-117 Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Hefei (4-6) won against on the road bottom-ranked Wuhan (2-8) 117-111 on Wednesday. Hefei moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Wuhan lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Hefei will meet at home Jiangxi (#9) in the next round. Wuhan will play against HK JinNiu and hope to secure a win. Shaanxi - Hebei 91-89 Eighth-ranked Hebei (4-6) was very close to win a game against second ranked Shaanxi (8-2) in Xian on Wednesday. Shaanxi managed to secure only two-point victory 91-89. However their fans expected much easier game. Shaanxi keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Liaoning Y. Hebei at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Shaanxi is looking forward to face league's leader Liaoning Y. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hebei will play against Anhui W. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
CROATIA |
SC Derby tabs Borna Kapusta, ex Cibona - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Gorica (Premijer Liga). In 37 games he recorded 12.1ppg, 3.7rpg, 6.7apg (leader !!!) and 1.4spg in that year. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He also played 5 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he got 8.8ppg, 3.8rpg, 9.4apg and 1.0spg in that year. Kapusta has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2022 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. Kapusta represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Chalkida (Greece) seven years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.7apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 31.8%, FT: 83.3%. He has played also professionally for other Croatian teams like Zabok, Krizevci and Koprivnica. Among many awards he was selected to Eurobasket.com Croatian Premijer Liga All-Domestic Players Team in 2021. SC Derby Podgorica roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nikola Pavlicevic Borna Kapusta Luka Bogavac Forward: Emir Hadzibegovic Coach: Andrej Zakelj |
Dominik Mavra (ex Split) agreed terms with Avtodor - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Mavra has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2017 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. Mavra represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 10 games: 9.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 4.0apg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 80.6%. He is a very experienced player. Mavra has played also professionally in Lithuania (Lietkabelis), Poland (MKS), Slovenia (Krka), Spain (Joventut), Croatia (Zagreb, Cibona, Zadar, KK Susedgrad-Moslavina) and North Macedonia (MZT Skopje and Karpos Sokoli). Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com Croatian Premijer Liga All-Domestic Players Team in 2021. |
Duje Zebic signs at Kastela - by Zeljko Zule |
KK Ribola Kastela (Prva Liga) landed 19-year old 195cm forward Duje Zebic for new season. Zebic has played for the last two years at KK Split U19 team in the U19 League. But in two ABA League U19 games he averaged just 1.5ppg last season. KK Ribola Kastela roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ante Delas Josip Vidovic Forwards: Duje Zebic Marko Zebic Center: Mario Kresic |
Split signs rookie Cameron Shelton - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
He started his college career at Northern Arizona University (NCAA) where he played three seasons. Then he moved to Loyola Marymount University (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Damien in La Verne, CA, which he joined from Chino Hills High. Of course it will be Shelton's first season in professional basketball. |
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Devin Whitfield (ex Svendborg) agreed terms with Newcastle Eagles - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Honka in Finnish 1st Division A where in 19 games he recorded very remarkable stats: 18.5ppg, 6.4rpg, 2.9apg and 1.8spg in that year. He helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. A very good season in his career as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division a Guard of the Year. Whitfield also played for Hustle in U.S. NBA-G-League. In three games he averaged just 2.3ppg and 1.3rpg in that year. He graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. Whitfield played also for Trevecca Nazarene University for 2 years. Newcastle Eagles roster for 2023-24: Guards: Joshua Ward-Hibbert Larry Austin_Jr. Jordan Johnson Rickey McGill Devin Whitfield Forward: Malcom Delpeche Centers: Will Neighbour Tajh Green Coach: Marc Steutel |
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LNB Round 3 of Finals. Reales take 2-1 advantage - by Eurobasket News |
Reales - Titanes 95-79 Reales looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for American power forward Charles Thomas (202-1986, college: Arkansas) who led his team to a victory with 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Forward Miguel Simon (203-1994, college: ASA CC, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Reales players scored in double figures. Point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) answered with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Titanes. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Reales: C.Thomas 25+5reb+2ast, V.Martinez 16+7reb+8ast, T.Bond 15+5reb+3ast, M.Simon 14+16reb+2ast, G.Solano 13+5reb+10ast, Y.Thomas 8+1reb+1ast Titanes: B.Richard 20+6reb+6ast, L.Montero 15+5reb+1ast, J.Johnson-Coston 12+3reb+3ast, K.Jordan 9+3reb+2ast, M.Rhett 8+5reb+2ast, P.Jassel 6+7reb+2ast |
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DJ Seeley (ex Bayern) joins Cluj Napoca - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He played last season at Bayern in German BBL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 18 BBL games he recorded 6.4ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.8apg. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. Seeley also played 12 games in Euroleague where he averaged 6.2ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.1apg. The other team he played that season for was Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 13 games he got 12.8ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.6apg. In 2014 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Delaware 87ers (D-League) in second round (19th overall). The former California State University, Fullerton standout is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. Seeley is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Lithuania (Rytas), Montenegro (Buducnost), Serbia (KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac), Spain (Manresa, Gran Canaria and Zaragoza), Turkey (Besiktas), USA and NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Montenegrin League championship title in 2022. Seeley was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention in 2021. He played also for University of California for 10 years. U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca roster for 2023-24: Guards: DJ Seeley Karel Guzman Forward: Mihai Maciuca Center: Emanuel Cate |
Bryce Jones (ex Limoges) joins Cluj Napoca - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at KK FMP Meridian Beograd in Serbian league. In 27 ABA League games he was league's fourth best scorer with remarkable 15.7ppg and averaged 3.1rpg, 6.7apg (leader !!!) and 1.4spg in that year. Jones has played previously professionally in Montenegro (Ulcinj) and Serbia (KK Borac Cacak). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Radivoj Korac ( Cup) Semifinals in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League Honorable Mention in 2021. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. He graduated from Murray State in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. Jones played also for Jones College for one year. U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca roster for 2023-24: Guards: DJ Seeley Bryce Jones Karel Guzman Forward: Mihai Maciuca Center: Emanuel Cate |
Paris ink Sebastian Herrera - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at EWE Baskets (BBL). The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 32 BBL games he averaged 4.4ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.3apg in that year. Herrera also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 5.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.8apg in that year. He has been also a member of Chilean international program for some years. Herrera has regularly played for Chilean senior team since 2016 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014. He represented Chile at the South American Championship U21 in Salta (Argentina) five years ago. His team got to the Semifinals. Herrera has played previously professionally in Germany (Gladiators, Hakro Merlins and Young Gladiators Trier U19 team) and Chile (Catolica). Paris Basketball roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sebastian Herrera Tyson Ward Nadir Hifi Forwards: Tuomas Iisalo Collin Malcolm Mikael Jantunen Maxim Logue Centers: Leon Kratzer Michael Kessens Coach: Tuomas Iisalo |
Joventut tabs Chinanu Onuaku - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2016 he was drafted by Houston Rockets (NBA) in second round (37th overall). He attended University of Louisville and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Onuaku also represented USA at the World Championships U19 in Heraklion (Greece) eight years ago. He is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Onuaku has played previously professionally in Croatia (Zadar), Korea (Wonju DB), NBA (Portland Trail Blazers), Israel (Bnei Hasharon), NBA G League (RGV Vipers and Greensboro Swarm) and NBA Summer League (Boston Celtics). Club Joventut Badalona roster for 2023-24: Guards: Pau Ribas Andrew Andrews Forwards: DeShaun Thomas Vladimir Brodziansky Center: Chinanu Onuaku |
Sanon re-signs at Prometey - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at BC Siauliai in Lithuanian LKL. In 17 games he had 11.4ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.4apg and 1.0spg in that year. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. But the most of that year he spent at BK Dnipro (Superleague). In 26 games he got 13.3ppg, 2.7rpg and 3.2apg in that year. He also played 1 game in FIBA Europe Cup where he got just 2 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in that year. In 2018 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in second round (44th overall). He has been also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Sanon has regularly played for Ukrainian senior team since 2018 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017. He represented Ukraine at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (18.9ppg), 5.6rpg, 4.1apg, Steals-2 (3.0spg), FGP: 61.8%, 3PT: 17.6%, FT: 65.2%. Sanon has played previously professionally also in Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana). He won Latvian-Estonian Basketball League championship title in 2023. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Defensive Player of the Year in 2021. SC Prometey Kamianske roster for 2023-24: Guards: Davon Reed Issuf Sanon Forwards: Caleb Agada Arnoldas Kulboka Center: Jehyve Floyd |
EUROLEAGUE |
Antonius Cleveland signs at M.Tel-Aviv - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He is a very experienced player. Cleveland has played also professionally in USA, NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks and OKC Thunder), Australia (Illawarra Hawks), NBA G League (Santa Cruz Warriors, OKC Blue and Texas Legends) and NBA Summer League (Dallas Mavericks). He won NBA G League Pacific Division championship title in 2019. Cleveland graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv roster for 2023-24: Guards: John DiBartolomeo Tamir Blatt Antonius Cleveland Wade Baldwin_IV Forwards: Rafi Menco Jake Cohen James Webb_III Bonzie Colson_Jr. Center: Josh Nebo Coach: Oded Kattash |
Crvena Zvezda keeps Kuzmic for two more seasons - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2012 he was drafted by Golden State Warriors (NBA) in second round (52nd overall). He also represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 9 games: 7.1ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 48.9%, FT: 69.2%. Kuzmic is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Finland (Korihait and Kobrat), Greece (Panathinaikos), Spain (Real Madrid, Joventut and Clinicas Rincon), NBA (GS Warriors), Bosnia (Borac WWin Banja Luka and Celik) and NBA G League (Santa Cruz Warriors). Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League Play-Off Honorable Mention in 2021. KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Beograd roster for 2023-24: Guards: Milos Teodosic Branko Lazic Nemanja Nedovic Shabazz Napier Yago Matheus Nikola Topic Forwards: Dejan Davidovac Stefan Lazarevic Joel Bolomboy Dalibor Ilic Adam Hanga Rokas Giedraitis Centers: Ognjen Kuzmic Luka Mitrovic Mike Tobey Marko Simonovic Coach: Dusko Ivanovic |
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U16 |
Cyprus clinch Division C title in Andorra - by Eurobasket News |
FINALCyprus - Azerbaijan 78-75Cyprus clinched Division C title. They overcame Azerbaijan in the Final in Andorra tonight. Demir Oztoprak (197-F-2007) posted 17 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge. Cyprus recorded a 21-18 lead after ten minutes. Azerbaijan sank 26 points in the second period to secure a 44-42 halftime lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the third term. Cyprus poured in 22 points in the fourth stanza to snatch a tough win at the end. Dimitris Mannaris (196-F-2007) contributed 16 points for the champions. Huseyn Gaflanov (210-C-2008) answered with 20 points and 9 rebounds for Azerbaijan. 3-4 PlaceKosovo - Andorra 59-97Andorra stepped onto the pedestal at home championship. They stormed past Kosovo in the consolation final. Andorra recorded a 52-25 halftime advantage. Andorra maintained the lead throughout the second half to march to the victory. Ignasi Armengol (189-G-2007) tallied 34 points, 9 rebounds, 7 steals and 5 assists for Andorra. Drin Tafilaj (198-SF-2007) answered with 18 points and 13 rebounds for Kosovo. |
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Spain, Germany, France and Serbia enter semifinals in Nis - by Eurobasket News |
QuarterfinalsTurkey - Spain 67-75Spain outgunned Turkey to advance into the semifinal stage in Nis. Hugo Gonzalez (198-G-2006) scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to pace the winners. Spain recorded a 38-32 halftime advantage. Spain held Turkey to just 14 points in the fourth stanza to seal the win. Lucas Hernandez (192-G-2005) added 14 points for the winners. Ozgur Cengiz (185-PG-2005) answered with game-high 33 points for Turkey. Germany - Greece 78-70 Germany toppled Greece to stay in the title race at the championship. Germany eked out a 38-34 halftime advantage. They extended the lead to as many as 6 points at the final intermission. Germany sank 20 points in the fourth quarter to race to the win. Ivan Kharchenkov (198-SG-2006) finished with 27 points, while Christian Anderson (175-G-2006) added 22 points for Germany. Neoklis Avdalas (196-PG-2006, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with 17 points for Greece. France - Slovenia 81-62 France outgunned Slovenia to seal the semifinal spot. France led by just four points at the interval 38-34. They went on a strong 43-28 second half rally to ice the victory. Tidjane Salaun (205-F-2005) posted 19 points, while Illan Pietrus (187-G-2005) netted 13 points for France. Urban Kroflic (197-F-2006) answered with 18 points for Slovenia. Israel - Serbia 65-83 Serbia outgunned Israel to pave their way into the semifinal stage. Serbia accumulated a 43-29 halftime lead. They went on a 25-17 run in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Bogoljub Markovic came up with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Pavle Misic (208-C-2005) added 14 points for Serbia. Shachar Doron (193-G-2005, agency: Avi Zilberman) tossed in 20 points for Israel. |
Division B. Overview of Day 5 in Matosinhos - by Eurobasket News |
Norway - United Kingdom 73-84 Great Britain overcame Norway to finish the group stage undefeated. Great Britain used a 33-17 rally in the second period to secure a 51-40 halftime lead. They held Norway to just 11 points in the fourth frame to race to the win. Nedas Cholevinskas (196-F-2005) netted 23 points and collected 9 rebounds for Great Britain. Oscar Hellebust (206-C-2006) and Etienne Aspevik (197-F-2005) replied with 18 points each for Norway. Iceland - North Macedonia 92-59 Iceland claimed the second win in Group A as they fired past North Macedonia. Iceland went on a 56-27 second half run to ice the victory. Hilmir Arnarson (195-F/G-2005) tallied 19 points for Iceland. Marko Lukanoski (210-C-2006) answered with 13 points for North Macedonia. Georgia - Bosnia 74-93 Bosnia coasted past Georgia for the third win in Matosinhos. Georgia led by one point ten minutes into the game. But Bosnia ignited a 28-15 run in the fourth stanza to seal the victory. Nikola Saric was responsible for 29 points in the win. Alexandre Daushvili (206-F-2006) topscored with 15 points for Georgia. Holland - Ireland 122-74 Netherlands eased past Ireland to improve at 5-0 record at the championship. Netherlands recorded a 60-35 halftime advantage and never looked back en route to the win. Tjall De Vaal (198-F-2005) tallied 22 points, while Timothy George (201-PF-2005) topscored with 23 points for the winning side. Jakub Malecki (201-F-2006) replied with 12 points for Ireland. Montenegro - Slovakia 78-82 Slovakia finished atop of Group B as they outlasted Montenegro. Slovakia secured a 43-37 halftime advantage. They protected the lead throughout the second half and rolled to the win. Robert Hudec (191-SG-2005) provided 23 points for Slovakia. Vasilije Todorovic (194-SG-2005) answered with 17 points for Montenegro. Romania - Estonia 71-70 Romania held off Estonia to improve at 4-1 record in Group C. Estonia eked out a 35-34 halftime advantage. Romania held their opponents to just 15 points in the third term to snatch a 3-point lead. Estonia pulled within striking distance in the fourth frame but stopped short of victory. Lorenzo Diaconescu (202-F-2005) stepped up with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Romania. Stefan Vaaks (191-SG-2005) hauled in 19 points for Estonia. Switzerland - Latvia 70-77 Latvia toppled Switzerland to stay perfect in Portugal. Latvia established a 44-35 halftime lead. The Baltic team stretched the margin at 12-point mark heading into the fourth term and raced to the win. Rudolfs Svitins (199-SF-2005) produced 15 points for Latvia. Liban Aadan (192-G-2006) answered with 25 points for Switzerland. Albania - Hungary 48-56 Hungary claimed the third win at the tournament as they defeated Albania in Group B. Albania led by a single point after ten minutes. But Hungary used a 23-5 run in the second frame to secure a comfortable lead. Albania held their opponents to just 22 points in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Bulcsu Major (194-F-2005) posted 10 points for Hungary. Arden Begaj (213-C/F-2005) answered with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Albania. Kosovo - Ukraine 68-78 Ukraine fired past Kosovo to finish the group stage at 2-3 record. Ukraine eked out a 44-35 halftime advantage. They extended the lead to as many as 14 points at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Illia Upyr (187-G-2006) came up with 22 points for the winners. Arlind Konjuhi (177-G-2005) answered with game-high 24 points for Kosovo. Belgium - Portugal 79-71 OT Belgium outlasted Portugal in overtime to earn the second place in Group D. Portugal led by as many as 12 points heading into the fourth stanza. But Belgium ignited a 25-13 run to force overtime. They followed with a 12-4 push in the extra period to seal the win. Noah Meeusen (189-G-2005) accounted for 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Belgium. Ruben Prey (209-F-2005) answered with 25 points and 14 rebounds for Portugal. |
FINLAND |
Grant starts his pro career at Seagulls - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Grant started his college career at West Texas A&M University (NCAA2) where he played three seasons. Then he moved to Wichita State University (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Waxahachie in Waxahachie, TX. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Grant's first season as a professional player. His team won LSC Tournament in 2019, 2020 and 2021. |
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FRANCE |
Bryce Jones (ex Limoges) joins Cluj Napoca - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at KK FMP Meridian Beograd in Serbian league. In 27 ABA League games he was league's fourth best scorer with remarkable 15.7ppg and averaged 3.1rpg, 6.7apg (leader !!!) and 1.4spg in that year. Jones has played previously professionally in Montenegro (Ulcinj) and Serbia (KK Borac Cacak). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Radivoj Korac ( Cup) Semifinals in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League Honorable Mention in 2021. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. He graduated from Murray State in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. Jones played also for Jones College for one year. U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca roster for 2023-24: Guards: DJ Seeley Bryce Jones Karel Guzman Forward: Mihai Maciuca Center: Emanuel Cate |
Paris ink Sebastian Herrera - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at EWE Baskets (BBL). The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 32 BBL games he averaged 4.4ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.3apg in that year. Herrera also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 5.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.8apg in that year. He has been also a member of Chilean international program for some years. Herrera has regularly played for Chilean senior team since 2016 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014. He represented Chile at the South American Championship U21 in Salta (Argentina) five years ago. His team got to the Semifinals. Herrera has played previously professionally in Germany (Gladiators, Hakro Merlins and Young Gladiators Trier U19 team) and Chile (Catolica). Paris Basketball roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sebastian Herrera Tyson Ward Nadir Hifi Forwards: Tuomas Iisalo Collin Malcolm Mikael Jantunen Maxim Logue Centers: Leon Kratzer Michael Kessens Coach: Tuomas Iisalo |
Bursaspor tabs Jordan Floyd, ex Bourg - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
His team won Conference Carolinas Regular Season in 2018 and 2020. He selected toAll-Conf.Carolinas Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2020. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kolossos in Greek GBL. In 23 games he recorded 14.6ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.5apg in that year. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Imports Team. Floyd has played previously professionally in Italy (Cd'Orlando) and NBA Summer League (LA Lakers and LA Lakers). He graduated from King University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. His team won Conference Carolinas Regular Season in 2018 and 2020. Floyd selected toAll-Conf.Carolinas Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2020. He played also for Albany State University for one year. |
St. Chamond inks Radoslav Pekovic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at BC Siauliai in Lithuanian LKL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. In 14 LKL games he had 6.8ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.3apg. He also played 1 game in European North Basketball League where he recorded 3 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. The other team he played that season for was Balikesir Buyuksehir Belediyespor in Turkish TBL. In 17 games he averaged 13.2ppg, 8.8rpg (#5 in the league), 1.5apg and 1.1bpg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish TBL Honorable Mention. Pekovic was a member of Serbian U19 National Team back in 2013. He is quite experienced player. Pekovic has played also professionally in Estonia, Germany (Gladiators), Russia (Spartak and Kupol-Rodniki), Slovenia (Slovan), North Macedonia (Kumanovo) and Serbia (KK Tamis Pancevo, KK FMP Meridian Beograd and Crvena Zvezda). Saint Chamond Basket Valle du Gier roster for 2023-24: Guard: Theo Magrit Forwards: Roger Moute_a_Bidias Mael Hamon-Crespin Centers: Radoslav Pekovic Badr Moujib |
Vichy Clermont signs Ibrahim Djambo - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last two seasons at CEP Lorient Basket in the NM1. In 36 games he had 11.8ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.2apg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He also represented Mali at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. He has played on three different continents (Europe, Africa and of course North America). Djambo has played previously professionally also in Spain (Alcazar), Tunisia (Stade Nabeulien) and France (Toulouse, Etoile Angers and Calais). His team made it to the NM1 Play-Offs Semifinals in 2022. He graduated from Hofstra University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. Djambo played also for Clemson University for one year. Jean D'Arc Vichy Clermont Metropole roster for 2023-24: Guard: Sebastien Cape Forwards: Cedric Bah Ibrahim Djambo Lucas Dufeal |
Gran Canaria inks Pierre Pelos, ex Bourg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has been a member of French international program for some years. Pelos was called to French senior team this year and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. He has played also professionally for other French teams like Pau Lacq Orthez, Lourdes Tarbes, Provence Basket, Valence Condom Gers Basket and Saint Chamond. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won French ProB championship title in 2017. Pelos was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention in 2022. Herbalife Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24: Forwards: John Shurna Pierre Pelos Nicolas Brussino Miquel Salvo Center: Ethan Happ |
Spurs Sign Sidy Cissoko To Three-Year Deal - by Eurobasket News |
Second-round pick Sidy Cissoko (198-PG-2004) has agreed to a three-year contract with the Spurs, tweets Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. His signing is confirmed in the NBA.com transactions log. It's a standard NBA contract, a source tells Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express News, although no details are provided on how many years are guaranteed. The signing will add to a crowded roster, as the Spurs already have 16 players with standard deals. The French forward was selected with the 44th pick in last month's draft after playing one year with the G League Ignite. He was the first European player to sign with the G League team. Cissoko played for San Antonio during Summer League and impressed team officials with his aggressiveness on offense. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
Treviso inks Terry Allen, ex Le Portel - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at Team Challenge ALS in U.S. semi-pro league TBT where in two games he recorded 4.0ppg and 1.0rpg in 2022 year. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. Allen is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (Bayreuth, BG Goettingen and Hamburg Towers), Hungary (Kormend), Israel (Ironi Nahariya) and The Basketball Tournament (The Web). His college team made it to the Hungarian Cup Final Four in 2017. Allen graduated from University of Richmond in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. Nutribullet Treviso Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: James Young Ky Bowman Deishuan Booker Forwards: Terry Allen Pauly Paulicap Coach: Francesco Vitucci |
Palma inks Naoll Balfourier, ex Cholet - by Eurobasket News | |
Fibwi Palma (LEB Silver) agreed terms with 20-year old French center Naoll Balfourier (217cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Balfourier has played for the last two years at Cholet Basket in French Betclic ELITE ProA. He managed to play in three leagues last year. But in 5 Betclic ELITE ProA games he had just 0.6ppg. Balfourier's team won the league title. Balfourier also played 4 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded only 1.0ppg. The other team he played that season for was Cholet (ProA U21) in France. In 35 games he averaged 8.7ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.5apg. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Udine (Italy) four years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 3.4ppg, 1.9rpg. Balfourier has played also professionally for other French teams like CFBB and CFBB Paris. Fibwi Palma roster for 2023-24: Jorge Lafuente Sergio Mendiola Dusan Juzbasic Naoll Balfourier Pablo Gonzalez Joan Feliu Alexandre Huguet |
Coach Laurent Foirest signs at Levallois - by Eurobasket News |
Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 (Betclic ELITE ProA) agreed terms with 50-year old coach Laurent Foirest for upcoming season. Foirest has coached for the last eight years at Quimper UJAP in the ProB. He was coaching French Senior National Team back in 2014. Foirest has coached previously played also at ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket. Among many awards his team made it to the French ProB Leaders Cup Final Four in 2022. He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Coach of the Year back in 2017. |
Nancy tabs Tyren Johnson - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2011 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) in first round (14th overall). The former University Louisiana at Lafayette star is in his 14th (!!!) season in pro basketball. He is a very experienced player. Johnson has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to seven different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Belgium (Okapi Aalst), Greece (Lavrio), Japan (Kyoto Hannaryz), Mexico (Soles and Dorados), Turkey (Usak), France (Chalons Reims and Hyeres-Toulon) and The Basketball Tournament (Louisiana United). His team was regular season runner-up in Belgian League in 2011 and 2015. Johnson was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Honorable Mention back in 2013 and 2014. Johnson's game is described as: An athletic forward with great wingspan and good rebounding skills. He can spend time in both forward positions, but is more a PF than a SF. Sluc Nancy Basket Pro roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ike Nwamu Antony Labanca Frank Mason_III Forwards: Tyren Johnson Bruno Cingala-Mata Luka Cerovina Clement Frisch Center: Shevon Thompson |
GEORGIA |
Vladimer Tavakarashvili signs at Iverioni - by Giorgi Gugeshashvili | |||
He has been also a member of Georgian international program for some years. Tavakarashvili has regularly played for Georgian senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team in 2019. He represented Georgia at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Tbilisi (Georgia) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 14.9ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.9apg, 2.6spg, FGP: 68.0%, 3PT: 45.5%, FT: 52.6%. Despite young age he had impressive career. Tavakarashvili received Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Young Player of the Year award and was selected to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Division B Honorable Mention in 2022. He just graduated from Sacramento State and it will be his first season in pro basketball. BC Iverioni Gori roster for 2023-24: Guards: Givi Bakradze Quentin Hardrict Saba Kalmakhelidze Giorgi Metskhovrishvili Forwards: Luka Giorgadze Vladimer Tavakarashvili Centers: Merabi Mirziashvili Gegi Baqradze Coach: Dmitri Jakobov |
GERMANY |
DJ Seeley (ex Bayern) joins Cluj Napoca - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He played last season at Bayern in German BBL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 18 BBL games he recorded 6.4ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.8apg. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. Seeley also played 12 games in Euroleague where he averaged 6.2ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.1apg. The other team he played that season for was Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 13 games he got 12.8ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.6apg. In 2014 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Delaware 87ers (D-League) in second round (19th overall). The former California State University, Fullerton standout is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. Seeley is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Lithuania (Rytas), Montenegro (Buducnost), Serbia (KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac), Spain (Manresa, Gran Canaria and Zaragoza), Turkey (Besiktas), USA and NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Montenegrin League championship title in 2022. Seeley was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention in 2021. He played also for University of California for 10 years. U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca roster for 2023-24: Guards: DJ Seeley Karel Guzman Forward: Mihai Maciuca Center: Emanuel Cate |
Ryan Schwieger's Scoring Will Always Be Forceful But He Knows That He Will have To Improve His Rebounding At The Next Level - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
Ryan Schwieger (198-G-1999, college: Loyola, IL) is a 24 year old 198cm guard from North Carolina that completed his rookie season with Rasta Vechta averaging 14.2ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.1apg, FGP: 63.1%, 3PT: 41.0%, FT: 80.6%. He began his basketball career at Weddington high school. He then played at Princeton (NCAA) from 2017-2020 improving his scoring average each season. He played his senior year at Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA) playing 33 games averaging 9.2ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 39.7%, FT: 80.4%. he spoke to eurobasket after his rokkie season. Thanks Ryan for talking to eurobasket.com. Congrats on winning your first pro title as a rookie with Rasta Vechta. If someone had told you in September you will be Pro A champ what would you have thought? Rasta is a club that expects to compete at the highest level and puts forth the effort to do so, so even back at the beginning of the season we all had championship expectations. It would've been great to know we were going to win that early on! But it's still tough to win any championship and doing so in my first year is a blessing. How rapidly did you notice in the fall that there was a winning culture in Vechta? What is so special about the organization Rasta Vechta that you won't see in other places? I knew before I even joined the team that Rasta will not settle to be a mediocre club, and that was only confirmed getting there in the fall. I think in Vechta there is a real culture around the team that makes you feel proud to wear the jersey and play in front of those fans every game. The club went into the season with high expectations and rolled over the competition. How important was it for your game coming into this winning culture and performing well at a high level? We started off the season very well in large part to the leadership and play of the returners / vets. Tajuan Agee, Joel Aminu, and Chip Flanigan in particular dominated our first game against Artland and the next few, which really set the expectation for the younger guys like myself that we were on a mission that season The Pro A finals are always 2 games with the winner having the best scores in the 2 games. How strange was that 78-78 score in game 1? Were you still waiting for the OT period to come? I really can't believe we tied a basketball game even now, but at the same time it almost felt inevitable in a way. Tuebingen was such a good team and we had been neck and neck all season and I mean the tie really was the fairest representation of the teams at that point I think. Was the 78-78 more an advantage or disadvantage from your perspective for Rasta Vechta or for the Tigers? You as a team must of felt very confident with the incredible fans going into the second game? I think tying the first game was sort of a win for us. Especially with how the game went, we were down in the first half and came back to end in a tie. I think even if they had won by one point, it would have been a totally different feeling between games 1 and 2 even though score-wise it's not that big of a difference. Coming back to our home arena and our fans it did feel like we have all the advantage and we were in a great position to win. Vechta had the 8 point lead in the fourth quarter but the guests made a furious comeback and trailed only 63-61. What do you remember going through your head at that time? They actually did the same thing in the first game we played them in Vechta where Julius Wolf hit the game winner at the buzzer. I think they took the lead late in both games. But I know the guys that we had on our team and know that we have the ability to make big shots and get big stops so I wasn't too worried. It was more about withstanding their run and not losing our cool. You made some massive shots in crunch time. How confident were you feeling with your game and how good did it feel getting the call where anyone else could have been the go to guy? Honestly I wasn't really thinking about my game at all, at that point all that matters is winning the game however you have to do it. Joshka Ferner made a big 3 to put us back in the lead. I ended up scoring a layup and some free throws but it's really because the defense has to worry about guys like Joshka, Joel (who scored 30+ points the last 2 games), and Tajuan that I was able to have success late. How highly can you credit the season of Tuebingen? What did you respect most from the team? Tuebingen really was an awesome team. Hard to say what I respect the most but it seemed like they were always the team that we kept our eye on all season and knew that we would have to get past them to win the championship. Of the four games we played them we won one at the buzzer, tied a game, they won by 10 or so and we won by 7 or 8 in the last game. So in my mind the teams were literally right there with each other all season and we just pulled it out in the end. How was the celebration night? When did you finally go to sleep and what will you never forget from the party night? The celebration was great. Rasta fans know how to party. Rasta Vechta reminded me a lot of top Pro B EPG Baskets Koblenz who won the pro B title. They like you had a very deep and talented roster. They had an incredible chemistry. What was your team's biggest strength? I think our biggest strength was our competitiveness. From day 1 of practice we were going at each other and competing so much that it almost got too much at times and we had to dial it back. But once we got to the games and especially the playoffs, there was just no way that we were going to lose. Two of the team's main components were Joel Aminu and Tajuan Agee. Talk a little about what you appreciated most from them on the court? Like the question before, these two guys were probably the most competitive and never were okay with losing in anything. Once it got to game time with these two guys on our team, I knew we would be in good shape. As players also they both really carried us a lot during the season. Tajuan's physicality and scoring ability, combined with his unselfishness, made him such a problem for other teams and he would just impact the game so much. Joel was similar in the guard position. His confidence and shot making were huge for us down the stretch, especially in those two 30 point games, but I think his impact on defense was underrated and really allowed us to dominate teams on both ends. Who was the team unsung hero and who improved the most from the young Americans? Unsung hero maybe Siler Schneider? It's hard to say because I think as a team we recognized and appreciated everybody for what they brought. Siler coming in during the season brought such a great attitude, along with his ball handling, playmaking and scoring, that he had the ability to kind of guide the team at times and keep us playing well and together. Also hard to say who improved the most. Naz , Andrew and I all were important to us winning in different ways. Naz is a matchup nightmare for other teams who also changes games with his energy and motor. Drew's scoring and shooting ability along with his defense and athleticism make him so impactful on both ends that he could carry us in games. They both could. Let's talk about your game. You averaged 14/2/3 stats and shot 41% from outside. What was your personal summary of your rookie season in terms of your game? My shooting numbers are good but I've really got to improve the passing and rebounding. I think the assists will come naturally but I do think I've got to focus a lot more on rebounding the ball especially for my size You were very consistent as a rookie. How tough was it being that scorer you knew you were despite playing on a team where many guys could score and had the ball in their hands? The only difficult thing for me was balancing scoring and setting guys up. I learned how to do it better as the year went on but can still really improve at that. The great thing was that we had such versatile players that it allowed us all to incorporate our strengths into the game really. Julius, Tajuan, and Naz were great playmakers as bigs, so it let the guards play off the ball and score. And then Robbie and Joshka and other guys were elite at scoring the ball efficiently so it helped really open up the court. You have continued to improve your three point shooting percentages. How do you feel did your game grow in general in the German pro A? I felt I got a lot better this season. I worked a lot with the coaches individually and then just through competing at practice and in the games they let me play through mistakes and learn on the fly. So Im really grateful for how much they helped me improve. What was it like working together with head coach Ty Harrellson. How did he help let your game grow best this season? Coach Harrelson was a player himself, and a big point guard, so he really understood what position I was in and he always knew how to help me. He also really lets his players play their game and doesn't try to take anything away from them so it lets you play confident and free, which is the best thing you can feel as a player. Who was the toughest player that you faced in the German pro A this season? Mike Flowers gave us about 40 in Vechta so i'm going to go with him. You played 3 seasons at Princeton (NCAA) and improved your stats each season. How blessed were to play for Mitch Henderson? What kind of a relationship did you have with him and how did your game grow under his guidance? I have a great relationship with coach Henderson. Both on and off the court. He taught me how to compete, how to be in shape, and how to really improve and get better. Off the court though he taught me a lot as well, how to make good meaningful relationships and how to really care for the people around you. In your second season you lost by 51 points to Duke (NCAA). Do you remember having a wow moment seeing Zion Williamson up close? Zion is legit. RJ Barret was the only who really killed us though. Definitely the biggest loss of my career. Did you have to bring that up ? You then finished at Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA) averaging 9.2ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 39.7%, FT: 80.4%. How special was it winning the MVC title beating Drake? What will you always cherish from that title? Playing at Loyola was awesome. They have a culture of winning that is really great to be a part of. I'll really just cherish the time I spent with my teammates and coaches there and how much I learned from all of them. How did head coach Drew Valentine groom and prepare you best for a pro career? I think the world of Drew. I really think he is a special coach that will be great for years to come. He does a great job of balancing the relationship of being your coach and holding you accountable, to being family off the court and helping you as much as you can with whatever he can. I'm forever thankful for letting me come to Loyola and be a part of their program Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Aher Uguak? Me of course. We used to play everyday after practice and he never beat me one time. He'll deny it though. Who was your toughest player you face din the NCAA that reached the NBA? I'd have to say RJ Barret. Chimezie Metu also really killed us when we played USC. Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time? Chip Flanigan , Lucas Williamson, Richmond Aririguzoh, Amir Bell , Tate Hall Please name your NBA Mount Rushmore? Michael Jordan , Lebron, Kobe , Magic Who is your basketball GOAT? Mike Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn't they have left it alone? Yes and no. Thanks Ryan for the chat. |
Giessen adds Benzing to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Benzing was voted to Eurobasket.com German Bundesliga All-Domestic Players Team back in 2010 and 2012. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Fortitudo in Italian Serie A. In 28 games he had 13.3ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.8apg in that year. He has been also a member of German international program for some years. Benzing has regularly played for German senior team since 2009 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2009. He represented Germany at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 0.7ppg, 1.0rpg. Benzing has played also professionally in Spain (Zaragoza), Turkey (Besiktas) and Germany (ratiopharm Ulm, Bayern Muenchen, TV Langen, s Oliver Baskets and TV 1862 Langen 2nd team). He was selected to Eurobasket.com German Bundesliga All-Domestic Players Team back in 2010 and 2012. |
Pesaro signs Gavin Schilling - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Konyaspor in Turkish BSL league. In 12 games he had 9.1ppg, 6.7rpg and 1.5apg. He has been a member of German international program for some years. He has been regularly called to German senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. Schilling has played previously professionally in France (Limoges CSP Elite) and Germany (Braunschweig, ratiopharm Ulm and Bayern Muenchen). His team won Big Ten Tournament in 2014 and 2016. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com German Bundesliga All-Domestic Players Team in 2021. He graduated from Michigan State in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. |
GREECE |
PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki signs Jamuni McNeace, ex Yalovaspor - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Vanoli Basket Cremona in Italian Serie A where in 26 games he recorded 7.1ppg and 5.5rpg in that year. McNeace also spent pre-season at MBC (BBL) in German league. He has played previously professionally in Finland (Vilpas) and Germany (Hakro Merlins). McNeace graduated from University of Oklahoma in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Elvar Fridriksson Skyler Flatten Nikos Tsiakmas Forward: Michalis Tsairelis Centers: Vangelis Margaritis Jamuni McNeace Coach: Fotis Takianos |
HOLLAND |
Yannick Franke (ex PAOK) is a newcomer at Palencia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at MoraBanc Andorra in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 9 games he averaged 6.2ppg and 2.1rpg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Trefl in Polish EBL. In 25 games he got remarkable 15.4ppg, 5.0rpg and 3.7apg in that year. Great season indeed as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Polish League Honorable Mention. He also played 14 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 13.8ppg, 4.6rpg and 3.2apg in that year. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Honorable Mention. He has been also a member of Dutch international program for some years. Franke has regularly played for Dutch senior team since 2015 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. He represented Holland at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 9.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 41.9%, 3PT: 29.6%, FT: 75.0%. Franke is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Croatia (Zadar), Finland (Bisons), France (Sluc Nancy), Germany (Hamburg Towers), Italy (Trento), Lithuania (Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys), Holland (Groningen, ZZ Leiden, Feyenoord and Leiden) and Poland (Start). His team made it to the Dutch final in 2014 and 2016. Zunder Palencia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Manuel Rodriguez Yannick Franke Jose Ortega Center: Ivan Cruz_Uceda Coach: Marco Justo |
IRAN |
Lebanon's Show of Strength Against Iran - by Eurobasket News |
With just one month to go before the Basketball World Cup kicks off, the Lebanese national team sent out a strong message by beating Iran in a friendly match on Wednesday, July 26. In an emotionally charged Nouhad Naoufal (Zouk Mikael) stadium, the Lebanese players celebrated a fine victory with a final score of 73-66, offering a promising foretaste of their potential. All eyes were on the Lebanese team as they diligently prepared for the global tournament, which is already shaping up to be an exciting one. The friendly against Iran was a crucial test of the team's fitness and coordination against a nation renowned for its basketball talent in Asia. As a reminder, the road ahead for Lebanon remains arduous, however, as the team from the Cedars has fallen into a formidable group alongside France, Canada and Latvia, all of whom boast several NBA players. However, the Lebanese national team seems ready to take up the challenge with determination. The Basketball World Cup will be much more than a competition for them, it will be an opportunity to show the world their talent, sportsmanship and national pride. Against Iran, several players stood out for their performances. Ali Mohamad Haidar (203-F/C-1990, college: Michigan Tech) scored 15 points, Karim Zeinoun (188-G-1999) managed to score 14 points, and Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) contributed to the team's success with 10 points. Their outstanding play under the guidance of coach Jad El Hajj was one of the keys to victory. Courtesy of: thisisbeirut.com.lb |
ISRAEL |
Antonius Cleveland signs at M.Tel-Aviv - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
He is a very experienced player. Cleveland has played also professionally in USA, NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks and OKC Thunder), Australia (Illawarra Hawks), NBA G League (Santa Cruz Warriors, OKC Blue and Texas Legends) and NBA Summer League (Dallas Mavericks). He won NBA G League Pacific Division championship title in 2019. Cleveland graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv roster for 2023-24: Guards: John DiBartolomeo Tamir Blatt Antonius Cleveland Wade Baldwin_IV Forwards: Rafi Menco Jake Cohen James Webb_III Bonzie Colson_Jr. Center: Josh Nebo Coach: Oded Kattash |
H.Tel-Aviv inks John Holland - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He played last season at Crvena Zvezda. In 22 Euroleague games he had 3.6ppg. He also played 15 games in ABA League where he recorded 4.3ppg. He played in the final of Adriatic League in 2023. The previous (2022) summer he played at Cariduros in Puerto Rican BSN. In 7 games he averaged impressive 18.3ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.4apg and 1.0spg in 2022 year. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. He was a member of Puerto Rican Senior National Team between 2011 and 2019. Holland is quite experienced player. He has played in nine different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Holland has played previously professionally in China (Beijing), France (Chorale de Roanne), Philippines (SM Beermen), Russia, Spain (Real Betis), Turkey (Besiktas and Bursaspor), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics), Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Cleveland Charge). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from Boston in 2011 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. |
T.J. Cline signs at H.Eilat - by Eurobasket News | |||
He is a very experienced player. Cline has played also professionally in Italy (Brescia), Spain (Andorra), Turkey (Galatasaray), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Holon), NBA G League (Capital City Go-Go), NBA Summer League (Milwaukee Bucks) and The Basketball Tournament (The Web). Among many awards he won Israeli Premier League championship title in 2021. He received All-Atlantic 10 Player of the Year award back in 2017. Cline graduated from University of Richmond in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. He played also for Niagara University for one year. |
ITALY |
Treviso inks Terry Allen, ex Le Portel - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2022) summer he played at Team Challenge ALS in U.S. semi-pro league TBT where in two games he recorded 4.0ppg and 1.0rpg in 2022 year. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. Allen is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (Bayreuth, BG Goettingen and Hamburg Towers), Hungary (Kormend), Israel (Ironi Nahariya) and The Basketball Tournament (The Web). His college team made it to the Hungarian Cup Final Four in 2017. Allen graduated from University of Richmond in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. Nutribullet Treviso Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: James Young Ky Bowman Deishuan Booker Forwards: Terry Allen Pauly Paulicap Coach: Francesco Vitucci |
Trieste signs Eli Brooks - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Big Ten Regular Season in 2021. He was voted to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention in 2022. Brooks graduated from University of Michigan in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. |
Kahliel Spear is a newcomer at Chiusi - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He started his college career at Bucknell University (NCAA). Then he moved to Robert Morris University (NCAA). Spear's high school career he had spent at The Colony in The Colony, TX. Of course it will be Spear's first season as a professional player. |
Francesco Rapini is a newcomer at Fabriano - by Eurobasket News | |
Ristopro Fabriano (Serie B) strengthened their roster with addition of 19-year old shooting guard Francesco Rapini (192cm-2004, agency: Players Group) for season 2023-24. Rapini played last season at the junior team of RO SAzzurra in the Serie A2. Serie B will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2021-22) season he was tested by RO SAzzurra (ANGT). He has played previously for Stella Azzurra Roma 2nd team. His team won Italian Serie C Silver Group Lazio B Regular Season in 2021. |
Ravenna inks Francesco Paolin - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Basket Golfo Piombino (also in Serie B) where in 33 games he recorded 11.7ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.3apg and 1.2spg in that year. He has played previously for six other teams: Forli, Venezia, Fabriano, Crema, Cassino and Valsesia. |
Milano Urania sign Gerald Beverly, ex Iwate - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played most recently at Iwate Big Bulls in Japanese B2 League. In 44 B3 League games he averaged 12.3ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.1spg and 1.3bpg last season. He helped them to win the B League D3 title. He was voted to All-ECC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Fukuoka Rizing (B2 League) in Japan where in 48 games he had 13.5ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.5apg, 1.1spg and 1.1bpg in that year. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League D2 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. In 2016 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) in third round (47th overall). He graduated from Daemen College in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in five different countries playing on three different continents. Beverly is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Belgium (Liege Basket), Germany (Telekom Baskets and Telekom Baskets Bonn 2nd team), Israel (Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion), Italy (Brescia and Udine) and NBA G League (Cleveland Charge). Beverly was voted to All-ECC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2015. |
Cicchetti re-signs at Latina - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at RO Eurobasket where in 9 Serie A2 games he recorded 7.1ppg and 4.1rpg in that year. He has played previously for three other teams: Cecina, RO Lazio and Romagna. His team made it to the Serie A2 Silver Semifinals in 2021. |
Napoli lands Tariq Owens - by Eurobasket News | |||
He is quite experienced player. Owens has played also professionally in Italy (Varese), NBA (Phoenix Suns), NBA G League (NAZ Suns and Long Island Nets) and NBA Summer League (Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of NCAA in 2019. He was voted to Big 12 All-Defensive Team back in 2019. Owens graduated from Texas Tech University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. He played also for St. John's University for 3 years. Gevi Napoli Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Giovanni De_Nicolao Justin Jaworski Forwards: Tomislav Zubcic Michal Sokolowski Tariq Owens Michele Ebeling Center: Alessandro Lever |
Pesaro signs Gavin Schilling - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Konyaspor in Turkish BSL league. In 12 games he had 9.1ppg, 6.7rpg and 1.5apg. He has been a member of German international program for some years. He has been regularly called to German senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. Schilling has played previously professionally in France (Limoges CSP Elite) and Germany (Braunschweig, ratiopharm Ulm and Bayern Muenchen). His team won Big Ten Tournament in 2014 and 2016. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com German Bundesliga All-Domestic Players Team in 2021. He graduated from Michigan State in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. |
Forli lands Maurizio Tassone - by Eurobasket News | |||
Tassone has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Cantu, Vigevano, Molfetta, Adriatica Industriale Corato, Torino, CUS Torino ASD, Pavia and Moncalieri. His team made it to the Italian Cup Final Four in 2018. Unieuro 2.015 Forli roster for 2023-24: Guards: Luca Pollone Federico Zampini Forward: Maurizio Tassone Center: Giacomo Zilli |
Louis Baertsoen (ex IPA) joins Belfius Mons - by Peter Buyse | |
Belfius Mons-Hainaut (Pro Basketball League) added to their roster Italian Louis Baertsoen ( for new 2023-24 season. Baertsoen played last season at Italian Prep-Academy Rome U20 team in Italian EYBL. In four EYBL U20 games he had 5.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.8apg and 1.0spg. Belfius Mons-Hainaut roster for 2023-24: Kyle Castlin Kevin Stilmant Styrmir Thrastarson Leander Dedroog Conley Garrison Louis Baertsoen Coach: Vedran Bosnic |
IVORY COAST |
Ivory Coast edge Portugal at the start of the Viana do Castelo tournament - by Eurobasket News |
Portugal - Ivory Coast 68:79 Ivory Coast edged Portugal 79-68 at the start of the Viana do Castelo tournament. The guests grabbed a 27-15 lead at the start and added a 17-13 rally in the second period. Moreover, the African team won the third quarter 21-20, whilst Portugal replied with a final 20-14 rally at the end. Nisse Zouzoua stepped up with 23 points and Bazounana Kone delivered 11. Maxence Dadiet and Mike Fofana added 9 points each in a win. Daniel Relvao answered with 11 points in a loss, whilst Goncalo Delgado and Rafael Lisboa delivered 9 each. |
JAPAN |
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Milano Urania sign Gerald Beverly, ex Iwate - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played most recently at Iwate Big Bulls in Japanese B2 League. In 44 B3 League games he averaged 12.3ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.1spg and 1.3bpg last season. He helped them to win the B League D3 title. He was voted to All-ECC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Fukuoka Rizing (B2 League) in Japan where in 48 games he had 13.5ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.5apg, 1.1spg and 1.1bpg in that year. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League D2 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. In 2016 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) in third round (47th overall). He graduated from Daemen College in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in five different countries playing on three different continents. Beverly is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Belgium (Liege Basket), Germany (Telekom Baskets and Telekom Baskets Bonn 2nd team), Israel (Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion), Italy (Brescia and Udine) and NBA G League (Cleveland Charge). Beverly was voted to All-ECC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2015. |
Bursaspor adds Young to their roster, ex Kawasaki BT - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Japanese B1 League. In 55 games he recorded 12.1ppg, 5.2rpg and 2.9apg. He helped them to win the regular season. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Stal in Polish EBL where in 33 games he averaged 12.8ppg, 5.2rpg and 3.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league final. Quite impressive season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Polish League Honorable Mention. Young also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 12.5ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.0apg and 1.3spg in that year. He is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in six different countries. Young tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in China (Youngbei), France (Cholet Basket and JDA Dijon), Israel (Gilboa Galil and Ironi Nahariya), Puerto Rico (Leones), United Arab Emirates (Al Naser) and NBA G League (NAZ Suns). He graduated from University of Pittsburgh in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. |
LAT-EST BL |
Zakis comes back to Ventspils - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Zakis was also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He played for Latvian Senior National Team between 2008 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team in 2007. Zakis represented Latvia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2015 nine years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.7ppg, 1.7rpg. He has played also professionally in Germany (Seawolves), Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana) and Latvia (BK Ventspils Augstskola, Variants and VEF Riga). Zakis won Latvian League championship title in 2009, 2014, 2015 and 2018 and made it to the Supercup final in 2023. He was voted to Latvian League All-Star Game back in 2014 and 2017. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Ventspils. |
Vitols is back at VEF Riga - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kalev/Cramo in Estonia league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 24 Lat-Est BL games he averaged 6.1ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.1apg and 1.0spg in that year. Vitols also played 11 games in VTB United League where he got 4.4ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.0apg in that year. He also played 4 games in Basketball Champions League where he got just 1.5ppg in that year. Vitols has been a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Latvian senior team since 2018 and previously for U20 National Team in 2012. Vitols has played previously professionally in Ukraine (Odessa) and Latvia (Valmiera, Ventspils, Latvijas Universitate and BK Ogre). |
LATVIA |
Zakis comes back to Ventspils - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Zakis was also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He played for Latvian Senior National Team between 2008 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team in 2007. Zakis represented Latvia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2015 nine years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.7ppg, 1.7rpg. He has played also professionally in Germany (Seawolves), Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana) and Latvia (BK Ventspils Augstskola, Variants and VEF Riga). Zakis won Latvian League championship title in 2009, 2014, 2015 and 2018 and made it to the Supercup final in 2023. He was voted to Latvian League All-Star Game back in 2014 and 2017. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Ventspils. |
Vitols is back at VEF Riga - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kalev/Cramo in Estonia league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 24 Lat-Est BL games he averaged 6.1ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.1apg and 1.0spg in that year. Vitols also played 11 games in VTB United League where he got 4.4ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.0apg in that year. He also played 4 games in Basketball Champions League where he got just 1.5ppg in that year. Vitols has been a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has been regularly called to Latvian senior team since 2018 and previously for U20 National Team in 2012. Vitols has played previously professionally in Ukraine (Odessa) and Latvia (Valmiera, Ventspils, Latvijas Universitate and BK Ogre). |
LEBANON |
Lebanon's Show of Strength Against Iran - by Eurobasket News |
With just one month to go before the Basketball World Cup kicks off, the Lebanese national team sent out a strong message by beating Iran in a friendly match on Wednesday, July 26. In an emotionally charged Nouhad Naoufal (Zouk Mikael) stadium, the Lebanese players celebrated a fine victory with a final score of 73-66, offering a promising foretaste of their potential. All eyes were on the Lebanese team as they diligently prepared for the global tournament, which is already shaping up to be an exciting one. The friendly against Iran was a crucial test of the team's fitness and coordination against a nation renowned for its basketball talent in Asia. As a reminder, the road ahead for Lebanon remains arduous, however, as the team from the Cedars has fallen into a formidable group alongside France, Canada and Latvia, all of whom boast several NBA players. However, the Lebanese national team seems ready to take up the challenge with determination. The Basketball World Cup will be much more than a competition for them, it will be an opportunity to show the world their talent, sportsmanship and national pride. Against Iran, several players stood out for their performances. Ali Mohamad Haidar (203-F/C-1990, college: Michigan Tech) scored 15 points, Karim Zeinoun (188-G-1999) managed to score 14 points, and Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) contributed to the team's success with 10 points. Their outstanding play under the guidance of coach Jad El Hajj was one of the keys to victory. Courtesy of: thisisbeirut.com.lb |
LITHUANIA |
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Olechnavicius is back at Almansa - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Afanion CB Almansa (LEB Gold). But in 29 games he recorded just 1.3ppg in that year. He was a member of Lithuanian U16 National Team in 2010. Olechnavicius has played also professionally in Kazakhstan (Barsy Atyrau) and Lithuania (Siauliai, Silute, Delikatesas, Mazeikiai and Kursenai) and Spain (Oviedo, Cantabria, Benicarlo and Gijon). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off championship title in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Honorable Mention back in 2020. |
MALI |
Spurs Sign Sidy Cissoko To Three-Year Deal - by Eurobasket News |
Second-round pick Sidy Cissoko (198-PG-2004) has agreed to a three-year contract with the Spurs, tweets Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. His signing is confirmed in the NBA.com transactions log. It's a standard NBA contract, a source tells Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express News, although no details are provided on how many years are guaranteed. The signing will add to a crowded roster, as the Spurs already have 16 players with standard deals. The French forward was selected with the 44th pick in last month's draft after playing one year with the G League Ignite. He was the first European player to sign with the G League team. Cissoko played for San Antonio during Summer League and impressed team officials with his aggressiveness on offense. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
Attar pip Real Bamako in a thriller - by Eurobasket News |
Attar overcame Real Bamako 85-84 in a thriller. The second and the last quarters were successful for the winners as they posted 27-19 and 24-21 respectively to seal the win. Stade Malien improved to a 7-1 record beating USFAS 75:51. The league-leaders won all the quarters of the game to seal another win. USFAS is third with a 7-4 record. |
Vichy Clermont signs Ibrahim Djambo - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last two seasons at CEP Lorient Basket in the NM1. In 36 games he had 11.8ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.2apg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He also represented Mali at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. He has played on three different continents (Europe, Africa and of course North America). Djambo has played previously professionally also in Spain (Alcazar), Tunisia (Stade Nabeulien) and France (Toulouse, Etoile Angers and Calais). His team made it to the NM1 Play-Offs Semifinals in 2022. He graduated from Hofstra University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. Djambo played also for Clemson University for one year. Jean D'Arc Vichy Clermont Metropole roster for 2023-24: Guard: Sebastien Cape Forwards: Cedric Bah Ibrahim Djambo Lucas Dufeal |
MONGOLIA |
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MONTENEGRO |
SC Derby tabs Borna Kapusta, ex Cibona - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Gorica (Premijer Liga). In 37 games he recorded 12.1ppg, 3.7rpg, 6.7apg (leader !!!) and 1.4spg in that year. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He also played 5 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he got 8.8ppg, 3.8rpg, 9.4apg and 1.0spg in that year. Kapusta has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2022 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. Kapusta represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Chalkida (Greece) seven years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.7apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 31.8%, FT: 83.3%. He has played also professionally for other Croatian teams like Zabok, Krizevci and Koprivnica. Among many awards he was selected to Eurobasket.com Croatian Premijer Liga All-Domestic Players Team in 2021. SC Derby Podgorica roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nikola Pavlicevic Borna Kapusta Luka Bogavac Forward: Emir Hadzibegovic Coach: Andrej Zakelj |
NBA |
Lakers Sign Alex Fudge To Two-Way Deal, Waive Cole Swider - by Eurobasket News |
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a Two-Way contract with Alex Fudge. To create the Two-Way slot, the Lakers have waived Cole Swider. Fudge went undrafted out of Florida in 2023. In six Summer League games, Fudge averaged 3.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in 10.4 minutes over six games. Courtesy of: realgm.com |
Pistons Sign Tosan Evbuomwan To Exhibit 10 Deal - by Eurobasket News |
The Pistons have agreed to a contract with undrafted Princeton forward Tosan Evbuomwan (6'8''-F-2001, college: Princeton), Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. Evbuomwan is signing an Exhibit 10 deal, Adam Zagoria tweets. The 6'8' Evbuomwan spent three seasons with the Tigers and averaged 15.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG and 4.9 APG last season. The native of England was named the Ivy League Player of the Year. He spearheaded Princeton's run through the league tournament and also excelled in the NCAA Tournament. Evbuomwan had 24 points, nine assists and six rebounds against Creighton in the Sweet 16. Players on Exhibit 10 deals can earn a bonus of up to $75K by joining the team's G League affiliate - in this case, the Motor City Cruise - and spending at least 60 days with them if they're waived by the NBA squad. Exhibit 10 contracts can also be converted into two-way deals, and Evbuomwan will compete for one of the Pistons' three slots, his agent George Langberg told Zagoria. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
Spurs Sign Sidy Cissoko To Three-Year Deal - by Eurobasket News |
Second-round pick Sidy Cissoko (198-PG-2004) has agreed to a three-year contract with the Spurs, tweets Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. His signing is confirmed in the NBA.com transactions log. It's a standard NBA contract, a source tells Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express News, although no details are provided on how many years are guaranteed. The signing will add to a crowded roster, as the Spurs already have 16 players with standard deals. The French forward was selected with the 44th pick in last month's draft after playing one year with the G League Ignite. He was the first European player to sign with the G League team. Cissoko played for San Antonio during Summer League and impressed team officials with his aggressiveness on offense. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
Zavier Simpson To Sign One-Year Deal With Pistons - by Eurobasket News |
Free agent point guard Zavier Simpson (6'0''-PG-1997, college: Michigan) is inking a one-year contract with the Pistons, Simpson's agent informs Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. The six-footer went undrafted out of Michigan in 2020. He joined the Thunder's NBAGL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, late into the 2020/21 season. Simpson re-joined the Blue for the 2021/22 season. He finally made his NBA debut with the Thunder proper in April 2022, upon signing a rest-of-season deal. Across his four contests with Oklahoma City, he averaged 11.0 PPG, 7.5 APG, 5.3 RPG, 1.3 SPG and 1.0 BPG. It remains his only regular season NBA experience to date. He joined the Magic's G League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic, for 2022-23. He averaged 16.8 PPG on .524/.474/.580 shooting splits, 9.0 APG, and 1.7 SPG across 32 contests, all starts, with Lakeland. Simpson made the NBAGL Next Up Game as a result of his play last year. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
NCAA2 |
Stats Leaders |
Southwestern Oklahoma State hires Weiberg as new Head Men's Basketball Coach - by Eurobasket News |
SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Helton has announced Brett Weiberg will become the new Head Men's Basketball Coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the 16th head coach in program history. 'We are very excited to have Coach Weiberg and his family join the SWOSU team,' said SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Helton. 'We feel he will be a great fit within our university and community. More importantly, he will recruit quality young men and do everything in his power to help them grow as athletes, students, and people. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the game along with his basketball contacts will make an immediate impact on the men's basketball program, both on and off the court.' Helton continued. 'Thank you to Dr. Lovell for her leadership and the search committee for their time and effort in the review of an outstanding pool of candidates.' Weiberg has accrued 25 years of coaching experience spanning across the collegiate and high school landscapes. 20 of those years have come at the college level including 12 as a head coach. He had most recently moved on to a new challenge as an athletic director and head basketball coach at Madill High School in southern Oklahoma, his home for the past five years. 'This is an opportunity I have been waiting for,' said Weiberg. 'I am grateful to Coach Helton and the entire hiring committee for choosing me to lead the Bulldog Basketball Program. Southwestern Oklahoma State is an elite university and truly a special place. SWOSU Men's Basketball has a rich tradition and I look forward to embracing that tradition and connecting with former Bulldogs from all across the country. We'll compete at a championship level and I'm eager to start the process. My family and I are looking forward to being a part of the community of Weatherford!' Prior to transitioning to the high school ranks, Weiberg was head coach at NCAA Division II Missouri Western State - a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) that competes in the Central Region alongside SWOSU. He led the Griffons for five seasons from 2013-18, qualifying for the postseason in four of those campaigns while having the program synonymous with community involvement and community service. During the 2016 postseason, his team snapped a six-year program drought by collecting a postseason win and advancing to the quarterfinals of the MIAA Tournament. Weiberg began his head coaching tenure in 2006 with seven seasons at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa after spending the previous five years as an assistant under his father, Mick Weiberg, who is a now a member of the Oklahoma Basketball Association Hall of Fame. In seven years at the helm of the program, he posted a 129-87 (.597) record and had 10 players earn All-Conference accolades. His final year at NOC culminated with a 27-4 record, an Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference (OCAC) Championship, and a national junior college ranking. His coaching career originated in 1998 immediately following a successful four-year career as a student-athlete. Weiberg spent single seasons as an assistant at Blinn College, Wayland Baptist, and finally the University of Texas at San Antonio before joining forces with his father at NOC-Tonkawa. During his playing days, he was a First Team All-Conference and All-Region selection at NOC-Tonkawa in junior college before transferring to Division I Sam Houston State to finish out his career. Weiberg was a team captain at both schools he played for and a two-time Southland Academic All-Conference winner while at SHSU. He holds a trio of degrees including a bachelor's of Science from Sam Houston State University (1998) and a master's of Education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University (2006). Coach Weiberg is married to his wife Kristy and the two are proud parents of Jared Cole, Jayden Cora, and Jackson Cash. An introductory event in the Skyview Suite of the Pioneer Cellular Event Center is being planned to welcome Weiberg. Details for that are anticipated to be finalized in the coming days. Courtesy of: swosuathletics.com |
NCAA3 |
Sloan named Head Basketball Coach at Bard College - by Eurobasket News |
Bard College named David Sloan the school's new Head Men's Basketball Coach on Thursday. Sloan comes from Carnegie Mellon after five seasons as an assistant coach with the Tartans. 'It is an honor to be chosen to lead the Bard College Men's Basketball program,' said Sloan. 'I want to thank Dumaine Williams, David Lindholm, Stefanie Carrington, and the rest of the search committee for entrusting me with this opportunity. I am thrilled to work with our great student-athletes and elevate this program into a new era of Raptors Basketball.' 'David stood out early in our search process because of his enthusiasm for coaching but, also, because of his focus on building relationships,' said Stefanie Carrington, Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation. 'That style of leadership aligns so well with the nature of the Bard community and I believe it will allow him to make an immediate impact on the program while also setting the stage for sustainable long term success.' Sloan will arrive at Bard from Carnegie Mellon, where he was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for four seasons and was elevated to associate head coach and recruiting coordinator in 2022. As the head recruiter for the Tartans, he was responsible for developing, organizing and maintaining a national recruiting plan, recruiting from 14 different states. As the associate head coach in 2022-23, Sloan helped the Tartans qualify for its first Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Playoffs since 2017. In his time with CMU, he mentored seven players to All- University Athletic Association (UAA) honors, including post player Trent Suddeth, who led the UAA in rebounding, guard Colin McNeil, who led the nation in assists per game, and R.J. Holmes, who was named UAA Sophomore Rookie of the Year, becoming the third Tartan to receive the UAA Rookie of the Year accolade. Before Carnegie Mellon, Sloan was the assistant coach and head recruiter at Maine Maritime Academy. While at Maine Maritime, Sloan coached two 1,000-point scorers and the first player in program history to record a triple-double. Before coaching the Mariners, he was an assistant coach at Boyertown Area High School in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In addition, Sloan has coached at numerous camps, including Yale University, All-Academic Basketball Camps, the Tom Izzo Basketball Camp at Michigan State University, and more. Sloan is a 2014 graduate of Alvernia University with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training. While at Alvernia, he was a four-year player for the Wolves basketball team and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He continued his education at Alvernia and was a graduate assistant athletic trainer before earning his master's in business administration in May 2016. Courtesy of: bardathletics.com |
NIGERIA |
Joventut tabs Chinanu Onuaku - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2016 he was drafted by Houston Rockets (NBA) in second round (37th overall). He attended University of Louisville and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Onuaku also represented USA at the World Championships U19 in Heraklion (Greece) eight years ago. He is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Onuaku has played previously professionally in Croatia (Zadar), Korea (Wonju DB), NBA (Portland Trail Blazers), Israel (Bnei Hasharon), NBA G League (RGV Vipers and Greensboro Swarm) and NBA Summer League (Boston Celtics). Club Joventut Badalona roster for 2023-24: Guards: Pau Ribas Andrew Andrews Forwards: DeShaun Thomas Vladimir Brodziansky Center: Chinanu Onuaku |
Lotanna Nwogbo signs at Valladolid - by Eurobasket News | |||
Nwogbo is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Nwogbo has played previously professionally in Argentina (Gimnasia, Dep Viedma and Atenas), Chile (Valdivia), Holland (Groningen), Japan (Sendai 89ers and Yamagata), Turkey (Mamak) and The Basketball Tournament (Atlanta Dirty S.). Among many awards he was selected to Eurobasket.com Spanish LEB Gold All-Imports Team in 2021. He graduated from Longwood College in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Nwogbo played also for Tulane University for 2 years. Real Valladolid Baloncesto roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jaan Puidet Sergi Costa Devin Schmidt Forward: Lotanna Nwogbo Center: Lucas N'Guessan |
NORTH MACEDONIA |
Cair 2030 Skopje adds Shterjov to their roster - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
He has spent his entire career in North Macedonia playing for eight other teams: MZT Skopje, Kumanovo, Vardar, Ovce Pole, Plejmejker-Kubus Skopje, Gostivar, KK Ohrid AV and Euro Nickel. Shterjov played in the final of Macedonian League in 2013 and 2015. He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Cair 2030 Skopje. Cair 2030 Skopje roster for 2023-24: Guards: Predrag Pajic Davell Roby Jovan Aleksandrovski Forwards: Nedim Mustafica Fatjon Rexha Center: Aleksandar Shterjov Coach: Erkam Ismaili |
Atanasov is back at Vardar - by Darko Najdovski | |
KK Vardar Skopje (Prva Liga) agreed terms with 25-year old shooting guard Andreja Atanasov (188cm-1997) for new 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Skopje as he has played here before. Atanasov played last season at KK Strumica in North Macedonian Prva Liga. In 5 games he had just 2.8ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.0spg. He also played for Angeli (Prva Liga) where in 5 games he recorded only 2.8ppg and 1.0rpg. Atanasov has played previously for Crn Dream. He won Vtora Liga in 2023. KK Vardar Skopje roster for 2023-24: Marko Pecanoski Andreja Atanasov Blazo Mitkov Husein Bajram Angel Stojanov |
Vardar tabs Marko Lukanoski - by Darko Najdovski | |
KK Vardar Skopje (Prva Liga) inked 17-year old North Macedonian 210cm center Marko Lukanoski for upcoming season. Lukanoski played most recently at Basket Bassano in Italian Serie C. He represented North Macedonia at the FIBA U16 European Championship in Skopje (North Macedonia) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 9.6ppg, 8.7rpg, 1.3bpg, FGP: 43.5%, FT: 52.0%. KK Vardar Skopje roster for 2023-24: Marko Pecanoski Andreja Atanasov Marko Lukanoski Blazo Mitkov Husein Bajram Angel Stojanov |
Vardar welcomes back Ivanov - by Darko Najdovski | |
KK Vardar Skopje (Prva Liga) inked 18-year old 202cm center Pavel Ivanov for upcoming season. It is actually his comeback to Skopje as he has played here before. Ivanov played most recently at KK MZT Skopje Uni Banka in Prva Liga. However his team was relegated to Vtora Liga. Vtora Liga will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He helped them to win the league title. Ivanov represented North Macedonia at the FIBA U18 European Championship in Izmir (Turkey) last year. His stats at that event were 2 games: 0.5ppg, 1.5rpg. KK Vardar Skopje roster for 2023-24: Marko Pecanoski Andreja Atanasov Marko Lukanoski Pavel Ivanov Blazo Mitkov Husein Bajram Angel Stojanov |
POLAND |
William Kondrat agreed terms with Koszalin - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
He graduated from D'Youville College in 2023 and it is his first season in pro basketball. Kondrat played also for University of Sioux Falls for one year. MKKS Zak Koszalin roster for 2023-24: Guards: Marcin Tomaszewski Adam Skiba Wiktor Rajewicz Forwards: Szymon Pawlak Konrad Rosinski William Kondrat Coach: Rafal Knap |
Michal Kolodziej is a newcomer at Zastal - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Enea Zastal BC Zielona Gora roster for 2023-24: Guards: Novak Music Michal Pluta Forwards: Jan Wojcik Aleksander Lewandowski Center: Michal Kolodziej Coach: David Dedek |
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Jakub Wojciechowski signs at MKS - by Eurobasket Center |
MKS Dabrowa Gornicza (EBL) landed 20-year old 204cm center Jakub Wojciechowski, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency for new season. Wojciechowski played most recently at Dziki Wwa in Polish EBL league. In 11 1Liga games he averaged just 2.0ppg and 1.6rpg last season. He helped them to win the 1Liga title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. Wojciechowski also played for Decka (1Liga). But in four games he had only 0.3ppg and 1.5rpg. MKS Dabrowa Gornicza roster for 2023-24: Guards: Marcin Piechowicz Lovell Cabbil Santiago Konaszuk Forwards: Maciej Kucharek Szymon Ryzek Dominik Wilczek Centers: Dawid Slupinski Jakub Wojciechowski Coach: Boris Balibrea |
Mijas comes back to Osasco - by Paulo Freire | ||||
He graduated from Humboldt State in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player. Mijas played also for Diablo Valley College for 2 years. |
Slask inks Dusan Miletic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Partizan in Serbian league. But in only one Eurocup game he did not score anything. He also played 5 games in ABA League where he recorded 6.2ppg and 4.0rpg in that year. Miletic has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like KK Borac Cacak, KK Sloga Societe Generale Kraljevo and Knjazevac. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Radivoj Korac (Serbian Cup) in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian 2MLS Honorable Mention back in 2019. WKS Slask Wroclaw roster for 2023-24: Guards: Daniel Golebiowski Lukasz Kolenda Hassani Gravett Aleksander Wisniewski Forwards: Jakub Niziol Szymon Nowicki Kuba Pisla Centers: Artsiom Parakhouski Dusan Miletic Mikolaj Adamczak Coach: Oliver Vidin |
Spojnia inks Devon Daniels, ex Cacak 94 - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Last year (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Raptors 905 (G-League) in first round (20th overall). Daniels graduated from North Carolina State University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. He has played previously professionally in other USA team and NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic). Daniels played also for University of Utah for one year. PGE Spojnia Stargard roster for 2023-24: Guards: Karol Gruszecki Sebastian Kowalczyk Adam Brenk Devon Daniels Forwards: Benjamin Simons Dominik Grudzinski Aleksandar Langovic Center: Wesley Gordon Coach: Sebastian Machowski |
PORTUGAL |
Ivory Coast edge Portugal at the start of the Viana do Castelo tournament - by Eurobasket News |
Portugal - Ivory Coast 68:79 Ivory Coast edged Portugal 79-68 at the start of the Viana do Castelo tournament. The guests grabbed a 27-15 lead at the start and added a 17-13 rally in the second period. Moreover, the African team won the third quarter 21-20, whilst Portugal replied with a final 20-14 rally at the end. Nisse Zouzoua stepped up with 23 points and Bazounana Kone delivered 11. Maxence Dadiet and Mike Fofana added 9 points each in a win. Daniel Relvao answered with 11 points in a loss, whilst Goncalo Delgado and Rafael Lisboa delivered 9 each. |
Peixe comes back to Barreirense - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Portugal at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 8.3ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.0apg, 2.3spg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 8.3%, FT: 47.2%. His team won Portuguese Proliga Regular Season in 2017 and 2019. |
PUERTO RICO |
Stats Leaders - BSN |
Gigantes de Carolina clinch BSN title - by Eurobasket News |
Bayamon - Carolina 60-80 Gigantes de Carolina claimed BSN title. They cruised past Bayamon in the fifth game of the championship series to conquer the trophy. The game was mostly controlled by Gigantes. Vaqueros managed to win third quarter 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Gigantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Mike Scott (203-1988, college: Virginia) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. International center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 12 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) added 15 points in the effort for Vaqueros. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Bayamon: J.Mojica 15+4reb+3ast, K.Doolittle 12+9reb+3ast, M.Jones 11+8reb, S.Thompson Jr. 10+4reb+1ast, I.Romero 4+3reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 3+2reb+4ast Carolina: M.Scott 23+11reb+4ast, G.Conditt IV 14+9reb+1ast, I.Cruz 12+4reb+1ast, A.Franklin 9+4reb+4ast, J.Cruz 8+1reb+1ast, T.Waters 7+2reb+9ast |
H.Tel-Aviv inks John Holland - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He played last season at Crvena Zvezda. In 22 Euroleague games he had 3.6ppg. He also played 15 games in ABA League where he recorded 4.3ppg. He played in the final of Adriatic League in 2023. The previous (2022) summer he played at Cariduros in Puerto Rican BSN. In 7 games he averaged impressive 18.3ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.4apg and 1.0spg in 2022 year. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. He was a member of Puerto Rican Senior National Team between 2011 and 2019. Holland is quite experienced player. He has played in nine different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Holland has played previously professionally in China (Beijing), France (Chorale de Roanne), Philippines (SM Beermen), Russia, Spain (Real Betis), Turkey (Besiktas and Bursaspor), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics), Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Cleveland Charge). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from Boston in 2011 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. |
ROMANIA |
DJ Seeley (ex Bayern) joins Cluj Napoca - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He played last season at Bayern in German BBL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 18 BBL games he recorded 6.4ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.8apg. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. Seeley also played 12 games in Euroleague where he averaged 6.2ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.1apg. The other team he played that season for was Gravelines Dunkerque in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 13 games he got 12.8ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.6apg. In 2014 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Delaware 87ers (D-League) in second round (19th overall). The former California State University, Fullerton standout is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2015. Seeley is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Lithuania (Rytas), Montenegro (Buducnost), Serbia (KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac), Spain (Manresa, Gran Canaria and Zaragoza), Turkey (Besiktas), USA and NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Montenegrin League championship title in 2022. Seeley was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Honorable Mention in 2021. He played also for University of California for 10 years. U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca roster for 2023-24: Guards: DJ Seeley Karel Guzman Forward: Mihai Maciuca Center: Emanuel Cate |
Bryce Jones (ex Limoges) joins Cluj Napoca - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at KK FMP Meridian Beograd in Serbian league. In 27 ABA League games he was league's fourth best scorer with remarkable 15.7ppg and averaged 3.1rpg, 6.7apg (leader !!!) and 1.4spg in that year. Jones has played previously professionally in Montenegro (Ulcinj) and Serbia (KK Borac Cacak). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Radivoj Korac ( Cup) Semifinals in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League Honorable Mention in 2021. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. He graduated from Murray State in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. Jones played also for Jones College for one year. U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca roster for 2023-24: Guards: DJ Seeley Bryce Jones Karel Guzman Forward: Mihai Maciuca Center: Emanuel Cate |
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CS Municipal Ploiesti keeps Brkic for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at PVSK-Veolia in Hungarian A Division where in 32 games he had very remarkable stats: 15.5ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1.1bpg in that year. It was a very successful season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He represented Serbia at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. Brkic's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 8 games: 10.8ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.0apg, Blocks-3 (2.0bpg), FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 17.6%, FT: 60.0%. Brkic has played also professionally in Montenegro (Sutjeska), Slovenia (Sencur Gorenjska Kranj) and Serbia (KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun and Vrsac). His team made it to the Montenegrin League Semifinals in 2019. CS Municipal Ploiesti roster for 2023-24: Guard: Vlad Corpodean Forward: Lorenzo Diaconescu Centers: Bogdan Popa Veljko Brkic |
RUSSIA |
Parma-Pari lands Richard Solomon - by Eurobasket | |||
Solomon was a member of USA international program for some years. He was called to USA Senior National Team back in 2018 and previously for U19 National Team in 2011. Solomon is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. Solomon has played previously professionally in France (JDA Dijon and Gravelines Dunkerque), Japan (Alvark Tokyo and Toyama Grouses), NBA (Atlanta Hawks and OKC Thunder), NBA G League (OKC Blue), Turkey (Usak and Acibadem), Russia (Zenit), NBA Summer League (Toronto Raptors) and The Basketball Tournament (LA Cheaters). Solomon's team won VTB Supercup in 2023. Among many awards he was voted Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Center of the Year in 2022. He graduated from University of California in 2014 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. |
Dominik Mavra (ex Split) agreed terms with Avtodor - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Mavra has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2017 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. Mavra represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 10 games: 9.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 4.0apg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 80.6%. He is a very experienced player. Mavra has played also professionally in Lithuania (Lietkabelis), Poland (MKS), Slovenia (Krka), Spain (Joventut), Croatia (Zagreb, Cibona, Zadar, KK Susedgrad-Moslavina) and North Macedonia (MZT Skopje and Karpos Sokoli). Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com Croatian Premijer Liga All-Domestic Players Team in 2021. |
PBC CSKA Moscow adds Trimble to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He also represented USA at the Panamerican Games in Toronto (Canada) eight years ago. Trimble's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 3.2ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.4apg. Trimble is quite experienced player. Thanks to Trimble's pro career he managed to play on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Australia (Cairns Taipans), Puerto Rico (Piratas), Spain (Estudiantes and Fuenlabrada) and Turkey (Galatasaray). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Big Ten in 2017. Trimble was also selected Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Import Player of the Year in 2021. He graduated from University of Maryland in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. PBC CSKA Moscow roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ivan Ukhov Melo Trimble Nikita Mikhailovskii Forwards: Semen Antonov Amath M'Baye Livio Jean-Charles Center: Tonye Jekiri |
Kolesnikov is back at UNICS Kazan - by Eurobasket News | |||
Part of previous (2021-22) season he spent at PBC CSKA Moscow. But in 5 VTB United League games he did not score anything, had only 1 assist and 1 steal. He also played for Enisey that season where in only one VTB United League game he recorded 3 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in that year. Kolesnikov was a member of Russian international program for some years. He was called to Russian Senior National Team back in 2010 and previously for U20 National Team in 2005. Kolesnikov has played also professionally in Latvia (VEF Riga), Spain (Obradoiro) and Russia (Spartak, Ural Great, Krasnye Krylia, BC Samara Youth team and Spartak Primorie Vladivostok). He played in the final of VTB United League in 2021 and 2022. Kolesnikov was voted to VTB United League All-Star Game in 2017 and 2022. He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at UNICS Kazan. UNICS Kazan roster for 2023-24: Guards: Evgeny Kolesnikov Dmitrii Kulagin Nenad Dimitrijevic Forwards: Louis Labeyrie Alexander Stulenkov Mark Tikhonenko Center: Jalen Reynolds Coach: Velimir Perasovic |
SENEGAL |
Melilla keeps Ndiaye for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Damex UDEA Algeciras where in 24 LEB Silver games he had 7.0ppg and 4.9rpg in that year. He has played previously for four other teams: Alcobendas, Albacete, Quintanar and Villarrobledo. |
Jeanne D'Arc reached the Final - by Eurobasket News |
Jeanne D'Arc - Dakar Universite 64:57 Jeanne D'Arc reached the Final as they won the semifinal series against Dakar Universite 2-1. In the decisive third game, Jeanne D'Arc overcame Dakar Universite 64-57. Dakar Universite took an early 16-14 run, whilst Jeanne D'Arc scored 19 points in the second and then the third quarter to take 7-point lead after three quarters. Both teams nailed 12 points each in the last stanza for the final result. |
SERBIA |
Spojnia inks Devon Daniels, ex Cacak 94 - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Last year (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Raptors 905 (G-League) in first round (20th overall). Daniels graduated from North Carolina State University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. He has played previously professionally in other USA team and NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic). Daniels played also for University of Utah for one year. PGE Spojnia Stargard roster for 2023-24: Guards: Karol Gruszecki Sebastian Kowalczyk Adam Brenk Devon Daniels Forwards: Benjamin Simons Dominik Grudzinski Aleksandar Langovic Center: Wesley Gordon Coach: Sebastian Machowski |
Slask inks Dusan Miletic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Partizan in Serbian league. But in only one Eurocup game he did not score anything. He also played 5 games in ABA League where he recorded 6.2ppg and 4.0rpg in that year. Miletic has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like KK Borac Cacak, KK Sloga Societe Generale Kraljevo and Knjazevac. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Radivoj Korac (Serbian Cup) in 2022. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian 2MLS Honorable Mention back in 2019. WKS Slask Wroclaw roster for 2023-24: Guards: Daniel Golebiowski Lukasz Kolenda Hassani Gravett Aleksander Wisniewski Forwards: Jakub Niziol Szymon Nowicki Kuba Pisla Centers: Artsiom Parakhouski Dusan Miletic Mikolaj Adamczak Coach: Oliver Vidin |
CS Municipal Ploiesti keeps Brkic for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at PVSK-Veolia in Hungarian A Division where in 32 games he had very remarkable stats: 15.5ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1.1bpg in that year. It was a very successful season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He represented Serbia at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. Brkic's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 8 games: 10.8ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.0apg, Blocks-3 (2.0bpg), FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 17.6%, FT: 60.0%. Brkic has played also professionally in Montenegro (Sutjeska), Slovenia (Sencur Gorenjska Kranj) and Serbia (KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun and Vrsac). His team made it to the Montenegrin League Semifinals in 2019. CS Municipal Ploiesti roster for 2023-24: Guard: Vlad Corpodean Forward: Lorenzo Diaconescu Centers: Bogdan Popa Veljko Brkic |
St. Chamond inks Radoslav Pekovic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at BC Siauliai in Lithuanian LKL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. In 14 LKL games he had 6.8ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.3apg. He also played 1 game in European North Basketball League where he recorded 3 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. The other team he played that season for was Balikesir Buyuksehir Belediyespor in Turkish TBL. In 17 games he averaged 13.2ppg, 8.8rpg (#5 in the league), 1.5apg and 1.1bpg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish TBL Honorable Mention. Pekovic was a member of Serbian U19 National Team back in 2013. He is quite experienced player. Pekovic has played also professionally in Estonia, Germany (Gladiators), Russia (Spartak and Kupol-Rodniki), Slovenia (Slovan), North Macedonia (Kumanovo) and Serbia (KK Tamis Pancevo, KK FMP Meridian Beograd and Crvena Zvezda). Saint Chamond Basket Valle du Gier roster for 2023-24: Guard: Theo Magrit Forwards: Roger Moute_a_Bidias Mael Hamon-Crespin Centers: Radoslav Pekovic Badr Moujib |
Crvena Zvezda keeps Kuzmic for two more seasons - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
In 2012 he was drafted by Golden State Warriors (NBA) in second round (52nd overall). He also represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 9 games: 7.1ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 48.9%, FT: 69.2%. Kuzmic is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Finland (Korihait and Kobrat), Greece (Panathinaikos), Spain (Real Madrid, Joventut and Clinicas Rincon), NBA (GS Warriors), Bosnia (Borac WWin Banja Luka and Celik) and NBA G League (Santa Cruz Warriors). Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League Play-Off Honorable Mention in 2021. KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Beograd roster for 2023-24: Guards: Milos Teodosic Branko Lazic Nemanja Nedovic Shabazz Napier Yago Matheus Nikola Topic Forwards: Dejan Davidovac Stefan Lazarevic Joel Bolomboy Dalibor Ilic Adam Hanga Rokas Giedraitis Centers: Ognjen Kuzmic Luka Mitrovic Mike Tobey Marko Simonovic Coach: Dusko Ivanovic |
SLOVAKIA |
Lucenec signs Sherfield just out of college - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He started his college career at Tennessee Tech University (NCAA). Then he moved to Lander University (NCAA2). Sherfield's high school career he had spent at Paul W. Bryant in Cottondale, AL. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be his first season as a professional player. BKM Lucenec roster for 2023-24: Jan Zorvan Matus Skuben Filip Rakai Karolis Sapiega Jared Sherfield Edward Aidi Coach: Tibor Jany |
Nitra signs Filip Tchur - by Michal Duchovic |
BKM SPU Nitra (1 Liga) signed 23-year old shooting guard Filip Tchur (194cm-2000) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Tchur played last season at RIM Slavia TU Kosice in D3. He helped his team get promotion to 1 Liga. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Spisski Rytieri (Nike SBL). But in two games he did not score anything. |
SOUTH AFRICA |
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SPAIN |
Joventut tabs Chinanu Onuaku - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2016 he was drafted by Houston Rockets (NBA) in second round (37th overall). He attended University of Louisville and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Onuaku also represented USA at the World Championships U19 in Heraklion (Greece) eight years ago. He is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Onuaku has played previously professionally in Croatia (Zadar), Korea (Wonju DB), NBA (Portland Trail Blazers), Israel (Bnei Hasharon), NBA G League (RGV Vipers and Greensboro Swarm) and NBA Summer League (Boston Celtics). Club Joventut Badalona roster for 2023-24: Guards: Pau Ribas Andrew Andrews Forwards: DeShaun Thomas Vladimir Brodziansky Center: Chinanu Onuaku |
Yannick Franke (ex PAOK) is a newcomer at Palencia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at MoraBanc Andorra in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 9 games he averaged 6.2ppg and 2.1rpg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Trefl in Polish EBL. In 25 games he got remarkable 15.4ppg, 5.0rpg and 3.7apg in that year. Great season indeed as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Polish League Honorable Mention. He also played 14 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 13.8ppg, 4.6rpg and 3.2apg in that year. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Honorable Mention. He has been also a member of Dutch international program for some years. Franke has regularly played for Dutch senior team since 2015 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. He represented Holland at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 9.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 41.9%, 3PT: 29.6%, FT: 75.0%. Franke is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Croatia (Zadar), Finland (Bisons), France (Sluc Nancy), Germany (Hamburg Towers), Italy (Trento), Lithuania (Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys), Holland (Groningen, ZZ Leiden, Feyenoord and Leiden) and Poland (Start). His team made it to the Dutch final in 2014 and 2016. Zunder Palencia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Manuel Rodriguez Yannick Franke Jose Ortega Center: Ivan Cruz_Uceda Coach: Marco Justo |
Gran Canaria inks Pierre Pelos, ex Bourg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has been a member of French international program for some years. Pelos was called to French senior team this year and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. He has played also professionally for other French teams like Pau Lacq Orthez, Lourdes Tarbes, Provence Basket, Valence Condom Gers Basket and Saint Chamond. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won French ProB championship title in 2017. Pelos was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention in 2022. Herbalife Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24: Forwards: John Shurna Pierre Pelos Nicolas Brussino Miquel Salvo Center: Ethan Happ |
Juanola re-signs at UE Mataro Germans Homs - by Eurobasket News | |
UE Mataro Germans Homs (EBA) confirmed in their roster 25-year old forward Jordi Juanola (196cm-1998) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Juanola has played there for the last seven seasons. He helped them to win the group title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish EBA Honorable Mention. |
Olechnavicius is back at Almansa - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Afanion CB Almansa (LEB Gold). But in 29 games he recorded just 1.3ppg in that year. He was a member of Lithuanian U16 National Team in 2010. Olechnavicius has played also professionally in Kazakhstan (Barsy Atyrau) and Lithuania (Siauliai, Silute, Delikatesas, Mazeikiai and Kursenai) and Spain (Oviedo, Cantabria, Benicarlo and Gijon). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off championship title in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Honorable Mention back in 2020. |
Malave re-signs at CAM Enrique Soler 2nd team - by Eurobasket News | |
CAM Enrique Soler 2nd team (EBA) confirmed in their roster forward Daniel Malave (194cm) for season 2023-24. Malave has played there for the last two seasons. |
Lotanna Nwogbo signs at Valladolid - by Eurobasket News | |||
Nwogbo is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Nwogbo has played previously professionally in Argentina (Gimnasia, Dep Viedma and Atenas), Chile (Valdivia), Holland (Groningen), Japan (Sendai 89ers and Yamagata), Turkey (Mamak) and The Basketball Tournament (Atlanta Dirty S.). Among many awards he was selected to Eurobasket.com Spanish LEB Gold All-Imports Team in 2021. He graduated from Longwood College in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Nwogbo played also for Tulane University for 2 years. Real Valladolid Baloncesto roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jaan Puidet Sergi Costa Devin Schmidt Forward: Lotanna Nwogbo Center: Lucas N'Guessan |
Girona lands Sergi Martinez - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 13.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.6apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 9.1%, FT: 66.7%. Martinez has played previously for FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team. Basquet Girona roster for 2023-24: Guards: Markel Brown Ike Iroegbu Forwards: Yves Pons Sergi Martinez Center: Stefan Djordjevic Coach: Salvador Camps |
Jerrick Harding agreed terms with Andorra - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Harding won Czech Republic League championship title in 2021 and 2022. The previous (2022) summer he played at the Mavericks in NBA. In 5 games he had 13.8ppg, 3.2rpg and 4.0apg in 2022 year. He has played also professionally in Czech Republic (Nymburk). Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic League Player of the Year award in 2022. Harding graduated from Weber State in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2021 and 2022. MoraBanc Andorra roster for 2023-24: Guards: Markel Starks Adam Somogyi Jerrick Harding Center: Felipe Dos_Anjos |
Soulemane Chabi-Yo is a newcomer at Ciudad de Huelva Baloncesto - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at CDE Becedo Santander where in 18 EBA games he recorded very remarkable stats: 15.3ppg, 9.9rpg, 1.4apg, 1.1spg and 1.7bpg in that year. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Spanish EBA Defensive Player of the Year. He was a member of Beninese U18 National Team back in 2014. Chabi-Yo has played also professionally in Philippines (UST Builders Warehouse). |
L'Hospitalet tabs Guillem Sabates - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played previously professionally also in Sweden (Nassjo) and Spain (Villarrobledo, Salt and Benicarlo). His team was regular season runner-up in Spanish LEB Plata Group East in 2022. C.B. Torrons Vicens L'Hospitalet roster for 2023-24: Guards: Bakir Serdarevic Guillem Sabates Arnau Tarrida Forwards: Danrad Knowles Omar Thiam |
Walker starts his pro career at Cantabria - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Walker started his college career at University of Tennessee (NCAA). Then he moved to University of Nebraska (NCAA). Walker's high school career he had spent at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, KS, which he joined from Raytown High. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be his first season as a professional player. He played in the final of SEC Tournament in 2018 and 2019. Grupo Alega Cantabria Torrelavega roster for 2023-24: Guard: Urban Klavzar Forwards: Vladyslav Voytso Derrick Walker Center: Niang Fallou |
Palma inks Naoll Balfourier, ex Cholet - by Eurobasket News | |
Fibwi Palma (LEB Silver) agreed terms with 20-year old French center Naoll Balfourier (217cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Balfourier has played for the last two years at Cholet Basket in French Betclic ELITE ProA. He managed to play in three leagues last year. But in 5 Betclic ELITE ProA games he had just 0.6ppg. Balfourier's team won the league title. Balfourier also played 4 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded only 1.0ppg. The other team he played that season for was Cholet (ProA U21) in France. In 35 games he averaged 8.7ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.5apg. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Udine (Italy) four years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 3.4ppg, 1.9rpg. Balfourier has played also professionally for other French teams like CFBB and CFBB Paris. Fibwi Palma roster for 2023-24: Jorge Lafuente Sergio Mendiola Dusan Juzbasic Naoll Balfourier Pablo Gonzalez Joan Feliu Alexandre Huguet |
Alberto Cabrera is a newcomer at Clavijo - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Cabrera has played previously for Nautico Tenerife. He played in the final of Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off in 2021. |
Melilla keeps Ndiaye for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Damex UDEA Algeciras where in 24 LEB Silver games he had 7.0ppg and 4.9rpg in that year. He has played previously for four other teams: Alcobendas, Albacete, Quintanar and Villarrobledo. |
Alvaro Martinez joins Castello - by Eurobasket News | |
Amics Castello (LEB Gold) agreed terms with 20-year old forward Alvaro Martinez (199cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Martinez played last season at CB Talavera in the LEB Silver. In 28 games he had 10.2ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.3apg and 1.1spg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Burgos Nissan (EBA) where in 29 games he recorded 13.2ppg, 9.8rpg, 3.0apg and 1.7spg in that year. He represented Spain at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 3.5ppg, 2.8rpg. Martinez has played previously for three other teams: Olivar, Zaragoza and Zaragoza. His team made it to the U16 Championship Semifinals in 2019. Amics Castello roster for 2023-24: Guards: Josep Franch Joan Faner Daniel Manchon Forward: Alvaro Martinez Centers: Gonzalo Bressan Tanor Ngom |
SWEDEN |
Koping Stars tab rookie Andrew Sims in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | |||
He started his college career at Stonehill College (NCAA). Sims' high school career he had spent at Lenape in Medford, NJ. So his pro career will start in Sweden. Koping Stars roster for 2023-24: Erik Persson Brett Reed Ben Okhotin Andrew Sims Jacob Hadi |
SWITZERLAND |
Nyon keeps Wolfisberg for another season - by Luca Maffioli | |||
He represented Switzerland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Szekesfehervar (Hungary) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 3.0ppg, 1.2rpg. Wolfisberg has played previously for Morges-Saint-Prex. His team won Swiss NLB Regular Season in 2018 and 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Swiss LNB All-Domestic Players Team back in 2016 and 2017. |
TAIWAN |
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TBT |
TBT Daily Recap: July 26 - by Eurobasket News |
SYRACUSE (1) Blue Collar U 107, (4) Virginia Dream 86 C.J. Massiburg, the 2022 TBT MVP, led the way with 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, and Blue Collar U cruised past Virginia Dream 107-86. Jeremy Harris (6'7''-G-1996, college: Buffalo) added 16 points, and Nick Perkins (6'8''-F/C-1996, college: Buffalo) and Blake Hamilton (6'6''-G/F-1994, college: Buffalo) added 14 points apiece in the win for the University of Buffalo alumni squad, which led by 19 points at the end of the first quarter and never trailed. Robert Colon scored 20 points in the losing effort for Virginia Dream, which missed its first eight three-point attempts and allowed 25 points off 17 turnovers. (2) Boeheim's Army 83, (3) The Nerd Team 75 Grant Riller (6'3''-SG-1997, college: Charleston) was the star for the second consecutive game, scoring a team-high 27 points in Boeheim's Army's 83-75 victory over The Nerd Team. Riller, who played collegiately at College of Charleston and poured in 20 points in the opening-round win over Team Gibson, connected on 11-of-17 field goals. Prentiss Hubb (6'3''-G-1999, college: Notre Dame), whose 16 points led the way in a Round 1 win over the Happy Valley Hoopers, once again paced the scoring attack for The Nerd Team and finished with 19 points. DAYTON (2) Friday Beers 84, (7) Athletics Miami 72 Dee Bost scored a team-high 20 points, and Friday Beers ran away from Athletics Miami with a 10-0 second-half run in an opening-round, 84-72 victory. Bost scored six of the team's eight points during the Elam Ending. TBT veteran Julian Gamble (6'10''-C-1989, college: Miami, FL) contributed a double-double (16 points, 12 rebounds) in the win for Friday Beers, which improved to 9-0 all-time in first-round games in TBT. Royce Hamm led all scorers with 24 points in the losing effort for Athletics Miami, which fell to 0-2 all-time in TBT. (6) Men of Mackey 70, (3) Team Colorado 68 Isaiah Wilkerson's elbow jumper banked in, and the Men of Mackey capped a 12-point second-half comeback in a 70-68 victory over Team Colorado. Wilkerson scored seven of the final nine points for the Purdue University alumni squad, which ended the game on a 20-8 run. Nojel Eastern (6'6''-G-1999, college: Purdue) had 11 points and a team-high six rebounds for Men of Mackey, who won despite being outscored 42-18 in the paint. Jeriah Horne (6'7''-F-1998, college: Tulsa) and Shannin Sharpe tallied 13 points apiece in the losing effort for Team Colorado, which made just four of 18 three-point attempts. (4) Carmen's Crew 80, (5) Team Overtime 68 Kaleb Wesson scored a team-high 16 points on 5-for-8 shooting to lead Carmen's Crew to an 80-68 win over Team Overtime. Keith Wesson, Jr. added 13 points in the win for the Ohio State University alumni squad, which outscored Team Overtime, 44-14, in the paint. David Efianayi (6'2''-SG-1995, college: Gardner-Webb) led all scorers with 19 points in the losing effort for Team Overtime, which shot just 31% in the second half. (8) India Rising 77, (1) Red Scare (Dayton) 67 Tajinder Lall scored a game-high 26 points, and India Rising held off a furious rally from top-seeded Red Scare to pull off one of the most stunning upsets in TBT history, winning 77-67. Venkatesha Joas pulled down 12 rebounds, including six offensive, for India Rising, which won its first TBT game despite committing 24 turnovers which led to 19 Red Scare points. Jordan Sibert had 19 points in the losing effort for Red Scare, which went just 9-for-33 from beyond the arc. Sibert hit a free throw to cut the India Rising lead to 71-67 during Elam Ending, sending the Red Scare crowd into a frenzy. But, the University of Dayton alumni squad never scored again, and India Rising pulled off the upset. Courtesy of: thetournament.com |
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO |
Bursaspor tabs Johnny Hamilton - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Hamilton is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Hamilton has played previously professionally in Montenegro (Mornar), NBA (Atlanta Hawks), Turkey (Dacka, Fenerbahce and Afyon), NBA G League (College Park SkyHawks and Grand Rapids Gold), NBA Summer League (Milwaukee Bucks) and PBL (Just Hoops). Among many awards his team made it to the Adriatic League Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention back in 2020. Hamilton graduated from University of Texas at Arlington in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He played also for Virginia Tech University for 2 years. Frutti Extra Bursaspor roster for 2023-24: Guards: Anthony Brown Jordan Floyd Forwards: Metin Turen Michael Young Center: Johnny Hamilton Coach: Jure Zdovc |
TURKEY |
Bursaspor adds Young to their roster, ex Kawasaki BT - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played last season at Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Japanese B1 League. In 55 games he recorded 12.1ppg, 5.2rpg and 2.9apg. He helped them to win the regular season. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Stal in Polish EBL where in 33 games he averaged 12.8ppg, 5.2rpg and 3.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league final. Quite impressive season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Polish League Honorable Mention. Young also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 12.5ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.0apg and 1.3spg in that year. He is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in six different countries. Young tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in China (Youngbei), France (Cholet Basket and JDA Dijon), Israel (Gilboa Galil and Ironi Nahariya), Puerto Rico (Leones), United Arab Emirates (Al Naser) and NBA G League (NAZ Suns). He graduated from University of Pittsburgh in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. |
Brown is back at Bursaspor - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2015 he was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) in second round (34th overall). The former Stanford University standout is in his ninth season in pro basketball. Brown is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Limoges CSP Elite and Metropolitans), Israel (Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion), Serbia (Partizan), Spain (Fuenlabrada), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans, LA Lakers, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings), NBA G League (Iowa Wolves, College Park SkyHawks and Osceola Magic) and The Basketball Tournament (Team Challenge ALS). Brown was voted All-Pac-12 Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2014. Frutti Extra Bursaspor roster for 2023-24: Guards: Anthony Brown Jordan Floyd Forward: Metin Turen Center: Michael Young Coach: Jure Zdovc |
Bursaspor tabs Johnny Hamilton - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Hamilton is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Hamilton has played previously professionally in Montenegro (Mornar), NBA (Atlanta Hawks), Turkey (Dacka, Fenerbahce and Afyon), NBA G League (College Park SkyHawks and Grand Rapids Gold), NBA Summer League (Milwaukee Bucks) and PBL (Just Hoops). Among many awards his team made it to the Adriatic League Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention back in 2020. Hamilton graduated from University of Texas at Arlington in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He played also for Virginia Tech University for 2 years. Frutti Extra Bursaspor roster for 2023-24: Guards: Anthony Brown Jordan Floyd Forwards: Metin Turen Michael Young Center: Johnny Hamilton Coach: Jure Zdovc |
Yigit Onan is a newcomer at Gaziantep - by Eurobasket News | |
Gaziantep Basketbol (BSL) added to their roster 21-year old forward Yigit Onan (207cm-2002) for season 2023-24. Onan played last season at Besiktas (BSL). But in 9 games he recorded just 0.3ppg and 1.0rpg. He also played 1 game in FIBA Europe Cup, but he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound and 1 steal. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Dynamic in Serbian KLS where in 23 games he averaged 9.7ppg, 4.9rpg and 2.7apg in that year. Onan helped them to win the league title. He has played previously for three other Turkey teams: Fenerbahce, Fenerbahce and Fenerbahce. Gaziantep Basketbol roster for 2023-24: Guards: Maurice Watson Emir Gokalp Erkin Senel Forward: Yigit Onan Center: Dusan Cantekin |
PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki signs Jamuni McNeace, ex Yalovaspor - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Vanoli Basket Cremona in Italian Serie A where in 26 games he recorded 7.1ppg and 5.5rpg in that year. McNeace also spent pre-season at MBC (BBL) in German league. He has played previously professionally in Finland (Vilpas) and Germany (Hakro Merlins). McNeace graduated from University of Oklahoma in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Elvar Fridriksson Skyler Flatten Nikos Tsiakmas Forward: Michalis Tsairelis Centers: Vangelis Margaritis Jamuni McNeace Coach: Fotis Takianos |
Igokea welcomes back Carmichael, ex Gaziantep - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Carmichael was voted to MVC All-Defensive Team back in 2012 and 2013. The previous (2022) summer he played at Money Team in U.S. semi-pro league TBT. But in three games he recorded only 0.7ppg and 2.3rpg in 2022 year. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Carmichael is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Carmichael has played previously professionally also in France (JL Bourg), Israel (Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion and Maccabi Ashdod/Be'er Tuvia), Lebanon (Al Riyadi), Russia (Avtodor and UNICS Kazan), Slovenia (Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana), Spain and South Korea (Seoul Thunders). He graduated from Illinois State in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. Carmichael was selected to MVC All-Defensive Team back in 2012 and 2013. BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac roster for 2023-24: Guards: Edin Atic Marko Jeremic Faruk Duvnjak Forwards: Marko Josilo Nikola Maric Centers: Jackie Carmichael Zoran Nikolic Dusan Makitan Andrej Acimovic |
Bursaspor tabs Jordan Floyd, ex Bourg - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
His team won Conference Carolinas Regular Season in 2018 and 2020. He selected toAll-Conf.Carolinas Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2020. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kolossos in Greek GBL. In 23 games he recorded 14.6ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.5apg in that year. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Imports Team. Floyd has played previously professionally in Italy (Cd'Orlando) and NBA Summer League (LA Lakers and LA Lakers). He graduated from King University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. His team won Conference Carolinas Regular Season in 2018 and 2020. Floyd selected toAll-Conf.Carolinas Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2020. He played also for Albany State University for one year. |
UKRAINE |
Sanon re-signs at Prometey - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at BC Siauliai in Lithuanian LKL. In 17 games he had 11.4ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.4apg and 1.0spg in that year. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. But the most of that year he spent at BK Dnipro (Superleague). In 26 games he got 13.3ppg, 2.7rpg and 3.2apg in that year. He also played 1 game in FIBA Europe Cup where he got just 2 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in that year. In 2018 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in second round (44th overall). He has been also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Sanon has regularly played for Ukrainian senior team since 2018 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017. He represented Ukraine at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (18.9ppg), 5.6rpg, 4.1apg, Steals-2 (3.0spg), FGP: 61.8%, 3PT: 17.6%, FT: 65.2%. Sanon has played previously professionally also in Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana). He won Latvian-Estonian Basketball League championship title in 2023. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Defensive Player of the Year in 2021. SC Prometey Kamianske roster for 2023-24: Guards: Davon Reed Issuf Sanon Forwards: Caleb Agada Arnoldas Kulboka Center: Jehyve Floyd |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Thomas' pro career starts at Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders - by Eurobasket News | |||
Thomas started his college career at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (NCAA). Then he moved to Ball State University (NCAA). Thomas' high school career he had spent at Cleveland Central Catholic in Cleveland, OH. So his pro career will start in United Kingdom. Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders roster for 2023-24: Guard: Caleb Asberry Forwards: Maurice Walker Samuel Idowu TJ Lall Miryne Thomas Blake Bowman Victor Ndoukou Centers: Braelen Bridges Ben Woog |
Devin Whitfield (ex Svendborg) agreed terms with Newcastle Eagles - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Honka in Finnish 1st Division A where in 19 games he recorded very remarkable stats: 18.5ppg, 6.4rpg, 2.9apg and 1.8spg in that year. He helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. A very good season in his career as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division a Guard of the Year. Whitfield also played for Hustle in U.S. NBA-G-League. In three games he averaged just 2.3ppg and 1.3rpg in that year. He graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. Whitfield played also for Trevecca Nazarene University for 2 years. Newcastle Eagles roster for 2023-24: Guards: Joshua Ward-Hibbert Larry Austin_Jr. Jordan Johnson Rickey McGill Devin Whitfield Forward: Malcom Delpeche Centers: Will Neighbour Tajh Green Coach: Marc Steutel |
Bristol Flyers keep Landolfi for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
Bristol Flyers (BBL) re-signed 22-year old 193cm forward Pasquale Landolfi for season 2023-24. Landolfi has played there for the last two seasons. He also played for Flyers 2 (NBL D2). Landolfi helped them to make it to the semifinals. Bristol Flyers roster for 2023-24: Guards: Corey Samuels Tevin Olison Forwards: Raphell Thomas-Edwards Leslee Smith Christian Cunningham Trejon Jacob Pasquale Landolfi Center: Brad Greene Coach: Andreas Kapoulas |
Plymouth Patriots keep Hart for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
He was also a member of British international program for some years. Hart played for British Senior National Team between 2015 and 2016 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2010. He represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Pitesti (Romania) ten years ago. Hart's team won Silver but his stats at that event were not that impressive as he did not score anything. Hart is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Canada, Germany (ETB Miners, Wolmirstedt and Koblenz), Italy (Chieti Magic), Spain (Huesca, Araberri and Benidorm) and United Kingdom (Newcastle Eagles and Gladiators). Among many awards his team was regular season runner-up in Italian Serie C Silver Group Marche in 2019. Hart was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Regionalliga North Honorable Mention back in 2020. Plymouth City Patriots roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jules Akodo Elvisi Dusha Taylor Johnson Mason Faulkner Forwards: Joseph Hart D'Andre Johnson |
Devin Delight As Whitfield Wings In - by Jeff King |
Marc Steutel insists Serioes Group Newcastle Eagles have landed a proven winner with versatility to burn after bolstering one of British basketball's most talked about back courts. Former G Leaguer Devin Whitfield (196-G-1998, college: LMU) will contest the guard spots alongside Larry Austin Jr, Rickey McGill and Jordan Johnson. And Steutel can't wait to see how his stacked roster shapes up from September given the addition of the former Memphis Hustle star. 'I'm really thrilled that we've got Devin with us for the next season,' said Newcastle's playcaller. 'He's an exciting player who's extremely versatile and can contribute in so many ways. He's coming off a really good season in Denmark where he proved his level of consistency and demonstrated that versatility week in, week out.' Whitfield moved to the Memphis Grizzlies' G League affiliate in 2021 following a storied college career with the Trevecca Nazarene Trojans. But a mid-season switch from the Hustle to Scandinavia allowed the explosive guard to find his feet in the professional game. Whitfield's European adventure got off to the ideal start as he capped a short stint in the Finnish second division with a perfect seven wins from seven. The electric guard averaged 27 points, eight rebounds and three assists per game for Tapiolan Hanka to net an efficiency rating of 30. And those eye-watering stats earned Whitfield a move to the Danish top flight ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. The 26-year-old heads to Tyneside on the back of a 14-16 record with Svendborg Rabbits where he averaged 18 points, five boards and three assists in the starting five. And Steutel believes the time is right for Whitfield to dip his toes into the British game and make his mark in the European North Basketball League (ENBL). The 6'5 guard comes to Tyneside after seasons in Denmark and Finland, on top of a stellar college career and with NBA G League experience. 'Devin's a player who's really hungry to prove himself in the BBL and the ENBL,' added the Eagles and Great Britain head coach.'Outside of his skillset I was really impressed with his attitude and his willingness to contribute to winning in any which way he can. I think the Eagles fans will be excited to see how hard Devin plays and the winning attitude he'll bring to the team.' Whitfield averaged 18 points, five rebounds and three assists in the starting five for Denmark's Svendborg Rabbits. Steutel still needs to add the final few pieces to his Newcastle jigsaw with one further key signing expected next week. But the Eagles have done their business early and effectively as they bid to restore their reputation as the premier franchise in the domestic game.The most successful club in the history of the British Basketball League is desperate to add to its haul of 27 major titles after back-to-back winless campaigns. And Steutel has built a team with success in mind after leading Newcastle back into the playoffs towards the end of last season. 'We know what we're going to face in terms of competing at home and abroad this season but it's a challenge we relish,' he added. 'I've moved to bring in players hungry for success and with proven track records as we prepare for an exciting chapter in franchise history.' |
Dynamic Guard Becomes A Gladiator - by Jeff King |
The Caledonia Gladiators have announced the signing of another talented guard as the American floor general, Ian DuBose (193-G-1999, college: Wake Forest), joins their roster for the 2023/24 British Basketball League and Basketball Champions League campaigns. Last season, DuBose made his mark in Denmark's Basketligaen, showcasing his versatility and tenacity with Team FOG Naestved. Averaging 16.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, he played an instrumental role in leading his team to a commendable second-place finish behind Champions League Qualifers-bound Bakken Bears. Before embarking on his professional career, DuBose spent three impactful years honing his skills at Houston Baptist University, where he demonstrated his potential as a rising star, before transferring to Wake Forest for one year. DuBose's journey to professional success continued with a fruitful debut season in Germany, where he suited up for VFL Kirchheim Knights. Head Coach Gareth Murray expressed his excitement about the signing, stating: 'As a strong and versatile combo guard, Ian's size and skill set make him an asset against European teams we may face in our campaign. Moreover, his excellent character and reputation align perfectly with our team's values. We are excited to work with him and believe he will contribute significantly to our goals.' |
Scorchers Get Rookie Gooden - by Jeff King |
American Cameron Gooden (180-PG-1998) is set to experience his rookie year in the British Basketball League with the Surrey Scorchers as he makes the move from NCAA side Utah Tech Trailblazers. The floor general from Louisiana played for three seasons at Utah Tech, where last season he averaged 17 points per game, 3.4 assists and 2.7 rebounds. The 24-year-old picked up a WAC Player of the Week during the 2021/22 season, after he poured in 22 points with six assists in a home win against Denver, and earned CSUN/Good Sam Empire Classic all-tournaments team honours after he averaged 19.0 points in two games. On making the move to Surrey Sports Park, Gooden said: 'I'm blessed and very excited to join the Surrey Scorchers for my rookie year. I'm ready to get to work with my teammates and win some games!' Scorchers Head coach, Lloyd Gardner said: 'We are delighted with the addition of Cameron. Point guard position was on that we struggled with last year. ameron has the ability to score and create opportunities for others at a high level. We will be looking for home to drive our team forward. He is a player that plays with something to prove, and we're hoping he can do that in a Scorchers jersey.' |
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Joventut tabs Chinanu Onuaku - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2016 he was drafted by Houston Rockets (NBA) in second round (37th overall). He attended University of Louisville and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Onuaku also represented USA at the World Championships U19 in Heraklion (Greece) eight years ago. He is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Onuaku has played previously professionally in Croatia (Zadar), Korea (Wonju DB), NBA (Portland Trail Blazers), Israel (Bnei Hasharon), NBA G League (RGV Vipers and Greensboro Swarm) and NBA Summer League (Boston Celtics). Club Joventut Badalona roster for 2023-24: Guards: Pau Ribas Andrew Andrews Forwards: DeShaun Thomas Vladimir Brodziansky Center: Chinanu Onuaku |
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Fields' double-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 20 points and 17 rebounds, while his team beat City Wings (#5, 3-7) 87-72. Warriors maintains the 4th position in Vietnamese league. Warriors 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 6-5 record. Fields has many years of experience at Warriors, through which he has constantly improved. University of Tennessee graduate has very impressive stats this year. Fields is in league's top in points (6th best: 23.8ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 17.4rpg) and averages solid 70.7% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Brachon Griffin (185-G-1992) of Catfish. He is American guard in his first season at Catfish. In the last game Griffin recorded impressive 29 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Bad luck as Catfish was edged by the higher-ranked Dolphins (#3, 7-3) 80-78. Catfish managed to keep the same 6th spot in the standings. 7 lost games are too many comparing to just two victories Catfish managed to get this year. Griffin is one of the most experienced players at Catfish and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 23.2ppg (#7). His other stats are also decent: 6.7rpg and 6.7apg. Third place about best performers goes to forward Robert Sampson (203-F-1992) of Dolphins (#3). Sampson scored 24 points and grabbed twenty rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Dolphins, leading his team to a 80-78 win against the lower-ranked Catfish (#6, 2-7). Dolphins needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 7 victories and 3 lost games. Sampson has a great season in Vietnam. After 10 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.5ppg (8th best) and rebounds with 16.9rpg (4th best). He also has 1.6bpg and FGP: 65.2%. Sampson attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jeremy Smith (190-G-1991) of City Wings - 28 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 5. DeAngelo Hamilton (203-C-1990) of Catfish - 16 points, 20 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Dominique Tham (195-C-1996) of Dolphins - 24 points and 8 rebounds 7. Sameen Swint (193-G-1995) of Warriors - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Yevgen Sakhniuk (201-F-1995) of City Wings - 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Tu Le Ngoc (182-SF-1990) of Catfish - 12 points and 4 rebounds 10. Dang Tan Hai (182-G-2000) of City Wings - 10 points The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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PBC CSKA Moscow adds Trimble to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He also represented USA at the Panamerican Games in Toronto (Canada) eight years ago. Trimble's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 3.2ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.4apg. Trimble is quite experienced player. Thanks to Trimble's pro career he managed to play on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Australia (Cairns Taipans), Puerto Rico (Piratas), Spain (Estudiantes and Fuenlabrada) and Turkey (Galatasaray). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Big Ten in 2017. Trimble was also selected Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Import Player of the Year in 2021. He graduated from University of Maryland in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. PBC CSKA Moscow roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ivan Ukhov Melo Trimble Nikita Mikhailovskii Forwards: Semen Antonov Amath M'Baye Livio Jean-Charles Center: Tonye Jekiri |
Kolesnikov is back at UNICS Kazan - by Eurobasket News | |||
Part of previous (2021-22) season he spent at PBC CSKA Moscow. But in 5 VTB United League games he did not score anything, had only 1 assist and 1 steal. He also played for Enisey that season where in only one VTB United League game he recorded 3 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in that year. Kolesnikov was a member of Russian international program for some years. He was called to Russian Senior National Team back in 2010 and previously for U20 National Team in 2005. Kolesnikov has played also professionally in Latvia (VEF Riga), Spain (Obradoiro) and Russia (Spartak, Ural Great, Krasnye Krylia, BC Samara Youth team and Spartak Primorie Vladivostok). He played in the final of VTB United League in 2021 and 2022. Kolesnikov was voted to VTB United League All-Star Game in 2017 and 2022. He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at UNICS Kazan. UNICS Kazan roster for 2023-24: Guards: Evgeny Kolesnikov Dmitrii Kulagin Nenad Dimitrijevic Forwards: Louis Labeyrie Alexander Stulenkov Mark Tikhonenko Center: Jalen Reynolds Coach: Velimir Perasovic |
Dominik Mavra (ex Split) agreed terms with Avtodor - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Mavra has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2017 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. Mavra represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 10 games: 9.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 4.0apg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 80.6%. He is a very experienced player. Mavra has played also professionally in Lithuania (Lietkabelis), Poland (MKS), Slovenia (Krka), Spain (Joventut), Croatia (Zagreb, Cibona, Zadar, KK Susedgrad-Moslavina) and North Macedonia (MZT Skopje and Karpos Sokoli). Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com Croatian Premijer Liga All-Domestic Players Team in 2021. |
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Toulouse adds Enabosi to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Herner TC in German DBBL where in two games she averaged 12.0ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.5apg and 3.0spg in that year. Enabosi has been regularly called to Nigerian Senior National Team since 2021. She has played also professionally in Slovakia (MBK). Enabosi was also voted All-CAA Player of the Year back in 2018. She graduated from University of Delaware in 2020 and it will be her fourth season as a professional player. Toulouse Metropole Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Linnae Harper Binta Drame-Lo Ewl Guennoc Forward: Nicole Enabosi |
Toulouse inks Amandine Toi - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Toi represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 for Women in Debrecen (Hungary) nine years ago. Toi's team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 9 games: 4.3ppg, 1.9rpg. She graduated from University of Virginia in 2022 and it is her second season as a professional player. Toulouse Metropole Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Linnae Harper Amandine Toi Binta Drame-Lo Ewl Guennoc Forward: Nicole Enabosi |
Marie-Michelle Milapie (ex Campobasso) is a newcomer at Gernika - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Flammes in French LFB where in 17 games she averaged 4.8ppg and 2.6rpg in that year. She also played 8 games in Eurocup where she had 3.5ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.5apg in that year. Milapie was also a member of French international program for some years. She played for French Senior National Team between 2018 and 2019 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. Milapie represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Matosinhos (Portugal) seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 13.3ppg, Reb-3 (10.6rpg), 1.3apg, FGP: 48.1%, FT: 75.0%. She has played also professionally for other French teams like Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration, Centre Federal BB Paris, Toulouse and Landes. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French LFB Honorable Mention back in 2019. |
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Bernadett Hatar joins Sun - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has been also a member of Hungarian international program for some years. Hatar has regularly played for Hungarian senior team since 2015 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. She represented Hungary at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) in Serbia and Latvia four years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 12.6ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.0apg, Blocks-5 (1.6bpg), FGP: 46.8%, FT: 73.1%. Hatar has played previously for Vasas Akademia. She won Hungarian League championship title in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 and the cup in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. Hatar was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention back in 2015, 2018 and 2019. |
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Real Bamako surprise KSC in the latest game - by Eurobasket News |
KSC - Real Bamako 71:85 Real Bamako surprised KSC in the latest game in the League. Real Bamako improved to a 5-6 record beating the opponents 85-71 as the latter fell at 8-3 record. KSC dominated the first half and won the first two quarters to lead 13 points at the halftime. Real Bamako meanwhile replied with a 28-24 run in the third quarter and erupted with a final 32-9 in the last stanza. |
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LNBPF Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Fuerza Regia and Adelitas gain opening wins - by Eurobasket News |
Fuerza Regia - Halcones 78-60 Fuerza Regia forced 19 Halcones turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Kaila Charles (185-1998, college: Maryland) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 rebounds. Brazilian forward Damiris Dantas (191-1992) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia's coach Juan Jose Pidal allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Venezuelan point guard Roselis Silva (166-1991, college: Arkansas Tech) answered with 18 points and 5 rebounds and South Sudanese-Canadian power forward Adut Bulgak (193-1992, college: FSU) added 16 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Halcones. Top scorers: Fuerza Regia: K.Charles 19+5reb+2ast, K.Bell 14+3reb+4ast, D.Dantas 14+7reb+1ast, A.Nyingifa 11+8reb+1ast, D.Pitts 8+2reb+2ast, G.Davis 3+3reb+2ast Halcones: R.Silva 18+5reb+2ast, A.Bulgak 16+6reb+1ast, L.Manis 10+7reb+2ast, J.Gladkova 8+6reb+1ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 6+7reb+2ast, G.Erika 2+1reb Adelitas - Astros 68-64 The game was dominated by American players. Center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) fired 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Crystal Bradford (183-1993, college: CMU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Joy Adams (180-1993, college: Iona) produced 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Adelitas: D.Adams 25+8reb+1ast, C.Bradford 16+13reb+4ast, K.Spolyar 7+3reb+1ast, M.Ortiz 7+5reb, H.Peters 5+2reb+4ast, T.Atkinson 5+6ast Astros: A.Rembiszewska 14+4reb+1ast, B.McCarty-Williams 12+2reb+1ast, J.Adams 12+8reb+5ast, L.Berkani 11+2reb+1ast, I.McGee-Stafford 10+10reb+1ast, J.Tunstull 4+4reb |
LNBPF Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Adelitas and Fuerza Regia record wins - by Eurobasket News |
Adelitas - Astros 91-68 Adelitas made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Haley Peters (190-1992, college: Duke) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Spanish guard Mariona Ortiz (183-1992) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) produced 17 points and her fellow American import center Jewel Tunstull (190-1992, college: Northeastern) added 14 points respectively for the guests. Five Adelitas and four Astros players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Adelitas: H.Peters 18+9reb+2ast, D.Adams 12+3reb, M.Ortiz 11+6reb+5ast, C.Bradford 11+2reb+4ast, T.Atkinson 11+5reb+5ast, C.Rosten 11+3reb+1ast Astros: B.McCarty-Williams 17+3reb+2ast, J.Tunstull 14+3reb+1ast, I.McGee-Stafford 11+6reb+1ast, J.Adams 10+8reb, C.Ramos 4+1reb, L.Berkani 4+2reb+2ast Fuerza Regia - Halcones 81-66 The best player for the winners was American forward Kaila Charles (185-1998, college: Maryland) who scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Destiny Pitts (178, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Five Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia's coach Juan Jose Pidal used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Venezuelan point guard Roselis Silva (166-1991, college: Arkansas Tech) produced 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American Lauren Manis (185-1998, college: Holy Cross) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Top scorers: Fuerza Regia: D.Pitts 17+6reb+2ast, K.Charles 15+8reb+4ast, D.Dantas 14+7reb+2ast, A.Nyingifa 13+5reb+1ast, K.Bell 12+5reb+4ast, T.Likhtarovich 7+2reb+2ast Halcones: R.Silva 19+8reb+4ast, L.Manis 14+7reb+2ast, J.Gladkova 11+5reb+4ast, A.Bulgak 9+5reb+1ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 8+7reb+1ast, G.Erika 5+2reb |
NCAA2 |
Wester named Women's Basketball Head Coach at Tuskegee University - by Eurobasket News |
Chiante Wester has been named the new head coach of the women's basketball program at Tuskegee University, Director of Athletics Reginald Ruffin announced. 'The goal of this department is to always continue to build on the standard that has been set,' Ruffin stated. 'In the hiring of Coach Wester, we believe that Tuskegee women's basketball will again have a coach that can carry the recent momentum along with maintain the duty to educate, dominate, and graduate our student-athletes.' Wester comes to lead the Golden Tiger program after serving the three previous seasons as the head coach at Livingstone College. While with the Blue Bears, she led the team to the CIAA Tournament Semifinals in 2021-22 after inheriting a rebuilding program. Prior to her stint at Livingstone, Wester spent over a decade coaching at Virginia State in the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association). During her tenure, the Trojans won five regular-season Division Championships in the CIAA, a 2015 CIAA Championship, and four NCAA Tournament appearances. VSU also captured 200 wins with Wester on the bench, along with the staff being responsible for more than 40 players achieving all-conference recognition, league Players of the Year, and produced the First ever VSU HBCU/CIAA Player of the Year and Academic All-Americans. Wester worked primarily with the guards in her role at Virginia State. She assisted Coach Hill in all facets of player development, on the court coaching, individual skill instruction as well as on the recruiting trail. Her administrative responsibilities consisted of coordinating and directing community relations, outreach projects, managing and organizing team managers. She also oversaw the academic study hall and academic progress of the student-athletes within the Women's Basketball program. In 2013 Wester was selected to attend the NCAA Black Coaches and Administrators Achieving Coaching Excellence (ACE) program. In 2008 Wester attended the NCAA Women's Coaches Academy. Wester started coaching while serving as a mentor while assuming the title of Youth Basketball Director with the Garner Road YMCA before reuniting with her former coach James Hill, Jr. at Virginia State, where she spent 13 years as an assistant. During her tenure at VSU, the Trojans won five regular-season Division Championships in the CIAA, a 2015 CIAA Championship, and four NCAA Tournament appearances. A native of Havana, Florida, Wester was a dynamic high school player while attending Havana Northside High School under the legendary Rosa Hughes-Browning. Following a successful prep career, Wester played collegiately for two seasons at the University of North Florida from 1998-2000, earning Panhandle 2nd Team All-Conference honors consecutively. She later transferred to Shaw University for the 2000-2002 seasons, resulting in the numerous team awards during her tenure. Wester graduated cum laude from Shaw University in 2003 earning her bachelor's degree in allied health and recreation, before going on to attain her master's degree in Sports Management from Virginia State University in 2010. Courtesy of: goldentigersports.com |
NEW ZEALAND |
Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa Round 2: Queens defeat Whai - by Eurobasket News | ||
There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Whai at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by Queens 89-66. Queens shot 23 for 34 from the free-throw line, while Whai only scored five points from the stripe. 25 personal fouls committed by Whai helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Chrislyn Carr (165, college: Louisville) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import forward Maya Dodson (191-1999, college: Notre Dame) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Austrian forward Sarah Sagerer (189-1996, college: Stetson) replied with 21 points for Whai. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Queens are looking forward to face Pouakai in the next round. Whai will play against Kahu and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another interesting game for Queens which played on the court of Kahu. Queens had an easy win 84-71. American guard Stephanie Watts (180-1997, college: UNC) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Chrislyn Carr chipped in 25 points during the contest. Queens' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) responded with 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. Queens will play against Pouakai in the next round. Kahu will play against Hoiho to get more than just one victory in their record. An interesting game for Kahu which hosted in Pouakai. Kahu managed to get a 14-point victory 78-64. Iimari Thomas notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds by Esra McGoldrick did not help to save the game for Pouakai. Kahu will meet Hoiho in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pouakai will play against Queens and hope to win that game.
N. Kahu - Mainland P. 78-64 An interesting game for Kahu which hosted in Pouakai. Kahu managed to get a 14-point victory 78-64. Kahu made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international forward Penina Davidson (190-1995, college: California) supported her with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds by the former international forward Esra McGoldrick (188-1999, college: NC State) did not help to save the game for Pouakai. British guard Kennedy Leonard (173-1996, college: Colorado, agency: LBM Management) added 11 points and 10 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kahu will meet Hoiho in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pouakai will play against Queens and hope to win that game. Top scorers: N. Kahu: I.Thomas 21+10reb+1ast, T.Reed 18+5reb+3ast, P.Davidson 14+14reb+2ast, K.Leger-Walker 11+3reb+4ast, T.Tupaea 9+3reb+4ast, R.Riana 3 Mainland P.: L.Hippolite 19+3reb+2ast, E.McGoldrick 14+12reb, K.Heremaia 12+6reb, K.Leonard 11+4reb+10ast, R.Sharne 6+6reb, W.Lauren 2+5reb+1ast N. Kahu - Tokomanawa Q. 71-84 Another interesting game for Queens which played on the court of Kahu. Queens had an easy win 84-71. American guard Stephanie Watts (180-1997, college: UNC) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Chrislyn Carr (165, college: Louisville) chipped in 25 points during the contest. Queens' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) responded with 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Penina Davidson (190-1995, college: California) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Queens will play against Pouakai in the next round. Kahu will play against Hoiho to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Tokomanawa Q.: S.Watts 26+14reb+1ast, C.Carr 25+4reb+2ast, M.Dodson 17+8reb, G.Hunter 6+1reb, T.Graham 5+4reb+1ast, P.Lokotui 5+4reb+3ast N. Kahu: I.Thomas 34+9reb+2ast, P.Davidson 17+12reb+3ast, K.Leger-Walker 11+5reb+6ast, E.Tuaiti 3+2reb+4ast, A.Anderson 3+2reb, T.Tupaea 3+1reb+1ast Whai - Tokomanawa Q. 66-89 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Whai at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by Queens 89-66. Queens shot 23 for 34 from the free-throw line, while Whai only scored five points from the stripe. 25 personal fouls committed by Whai helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Chrislyn Carr (165, college: Louisville) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import forward Maya Dodson (191-1999, college: Notre Dame) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Austrian forward Sarah Sagerer (189-1996, college: Stetson) replied with 21 points and American forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Whai. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Queens are looking forward to face Pouakai in the next round. Whai will play against Kahu and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Tokomanawa Q.: M.Dodson 23+6reb+1ast, C.Carr 22+8reb+3ast, S.Watts 13+7reb+3ast, T.Graham 10+9reb+3ast, P.Lokotui 7+3reb, T.Josephine 5+4reb Whai: S.Sagerer 21+4reb+2ast, M.Cowling 14+10reb+3ast, M.Dale 13+8reb+1ast, A.Wilson 11+2reb+5ast, J.Kirisome 3+9reb+2ast, A.West 2+2reb |
Watts' double-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She had a double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds, while her team beat N. Kahu (#3, 2-2) 84-71. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Tokomanawa Q. is placed at 2nd position in New Zealand Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Tokomanawa Q. will need more victories to improve their 2-1 record. In the team's last game Watts had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Tokomanawa Q., through which she has constantly improved. University of North Carolina graduate has very impressive stats this year. Watts is in league's top in points (8th best: 20.0ppg), rebounds (7th best: 9.0rpg) and averages solid 56.5% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Iimar'i Thomas (178-F-2000) of N. Kahu. She is American forward in her first season at N. Kahu. In the last game Thomas recorded impressive 34 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as N. Kahu lost that game 71-84 to Tokomanawa Q. (2-1). 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. Thomas is one of the most experienced players at N. Kahu and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.0ppg (#2). She also registered 9.3 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to another Tokomanawa Q.'s star - forward Maya Dodson (191-F-1999). Dodson scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds. She was another key player of Tokomanawa Q., helping her team with a 89-66 easy win against #4 ranked Whai in a game of the week. Tokomanawa Q. needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 2 victories and 1 lost game. Dodson has a very solid season. In 3 games in New Zealand she scored 16.7ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Chrislyn Carr (165-G) of Tokomanawa Q. - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Penina Davidson (190-F-1995) of N. Kahu - 14 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Tera Reed (183-G-1998) of N. Kahu - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Tegan Graham (183-G-1997) of Tokomanawa Q. - 10 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Lauryn Hippolite (174-G-2000) of Mainland P. - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Sarah Sagerer (189-F-1996) of Whai - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Kennedy Leonard (173-G-1996) of Mainland P. - 11 points, 4 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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NIGERIA |
Toulouse adds Enabosi to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Herner TC in German DBBL where in two games she averaged 12.0ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.5apg and 3.0spg in that year. Enabosi has been regularly called to Nigerian Senior National Team since 2021. She has played also professionally in Slovakia (MBK). Enabosi was also voted All-CAA Player of the Year back in 2018. She graduated from University of Delaware in 2020 and it will be her fourth season as a professional player. Toulouse Metropole Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Linnae Harper Binta Drame-Lo Ewl Guennoc Forward: Nicole Enabosi |
POLAND |
Wroclaw tabs Aleksandra Monko - by Eurobasket News |
1KS Sleza Wroclaw (EBLK) inked 24-year old 183cm center Aleksandra Monko, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency for upcoming season. Monko played most recently at KKS Olsztyn in the 1Liga. In 26 games she averaged impressive 17.8ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.0apg and 2.3spg last season. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Mon-Pol Plock (also in 1Liga) where in 25 games she had 8.3ppg and 5.4rpg in that year. She has played previously for Sosnowiec. Monko won 1Liga Group B Regular Season in 2020. |
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PORTUGAL |
Benfica moves - by Luis Rocha |
After not being able to win the last National Champions title, Sport Lisboa Benfica decided to change it's roster and it's a real big change. Ana Rodrigues (170-PG-1998), Joana Soeiro (170-G-1995, college: Marian, IN), Joana Cristelo (190-C-1996, college: Seattle), Maria Cruz (184-C-2003) on the portuguese side are out, plus Dragana Zubac (182-G/F-2001), Darien Huff (175-SG-1997, college: Charleston), Courtney Warley (190-C-1999, college: Manhattan) and Raphaella Monteiro (181-F-1995) on the foreigners side are also out. Replacements are on the way, Ines Viana (166-PG-1994, agency: LBM Management), Artemis Barbosa (183-PF-1993), Isabela Quevedo (188-PF-2003), Marcy Goncalves (177-G/F-1990), Ema Karim (174-G-2006) and Magda Silva (171-G-2006) are confirmed. Now the 4 foreign players are still to be known. Some rumours say that all the four will come from Europe and none of them will be an USA player. Time will tell. <<>><<>> |
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ROMANIA |
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SLOVAKIA |
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SPAIN |
Marie-Michelle Milapie (ex Campobasso) is a newcomer at Gernika - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Flammes in French LFB where in 17 games she averaged 4.8ppg and 2.6rpg in that year. She also played 8 games in Eurocup where she had 3.5ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.5apg in that year. Milapie was also a member of French international program for some years. She played for French Senior National Team between 2018 and 2019 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. Milapie represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Matosinhos (Portugal) seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 13.3ppg, Reb-3 (10.6rpg), 1.3apg, FGP: 48.1%, FT: 75.0%. She has played also professionally for other French teams like Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration, Centre Federal BB Paris, Toulouse and Landes. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-French LFB Honorable Mention back in 2019. |
SWEDEN |
Ekdahl re-signs at Uppsala - by Eurobasket News | |
KFUM Uppsala Basket (Damligan) confirmed in their roster 25-year old guard Mikaela Ekdahl (170cm-1997, college: Omaha) for new 2023-24 season. Ekdahl has played there for the last two seasons. She graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2021 and it is her third season as a professional player. Ekdahl played also for Broward College for one year. |
TAIWAN |
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WNBA |
Bernadett Hatar joins Sun - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has been also a member of Hungarian international program for some years. Hatar has regularly played for Hungarian senior team since 2015 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. She represented Hungary at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) in Serbia and Latvia four years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 12.6ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.0apg, Blocks-5 (1.6bpg), FGP: 46.8%, FT: 73.1%. Hatar has played previously for Vasas Akademia. She won Hungarian League championship title in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 and the cup in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. Hatar was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention back in 2015, 2018 and 2019. |