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| ARGENTINA |
| Argentinian University National Team -2023 - by Eurobasket Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Quimsa tabs Fortunato Rolfi - by Eurobasket News | |
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Defending champion Quimsa Santiago del Estero (La Liga) inked 22-year old 186cm guard Fortunato Rolfi for upcoming season. Rolfi played most recently at Riachuelo de La Rioja. In 46 La Liga games he averaged 7.7ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.2apg and 1.0spg last season. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Independiente (La Liga Argentina) where in 50 games he had 9.5ppg, 4.1rpg, 3.9apg and 1.1spg in that year. |
| Pedro Ianguas signs at Platense - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously professionally in Argentina (Bahia, San Lorenzo and Weber Bahia) and Brazil (Paulistano). Among many awards he played in the final of Liga Sudamericana in 2022. Ianguas was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay LUB Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| AUSTRALIA |
| 5 Wealthiest Australian Basketball Players - by Eurobasket |
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Basketball is incredibly popular in Australia, and the passion for this sport continues to grow among the locals. Therefore, it is no wonder that certain players managed to rise to the highest ranks and earn massive amounts of money thanks to their hard work and talent. And if you wish to find out who the top 5 wealthiest basketball players in the country are, this article is perfect for you. The Popularity of Basketball in Australia Australians adore basketball on all levels, including the National Basketball League (NBL), the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), as well as a variety of less-known tournaments. In fact, approximately one million women, men, girls, and boys throughout the country play this sport. And not only do the locals love playing basketball and cheering for their favourite teams, but they also enjoy placing occasional wagers. Luckily for them, there are plenty of sports betting sites they can access. What's more, many operators now offer exciting promotions as well, so punters in the area can find exciting offers such as the Bet365 bonus code NZ and many others. There are even promotions for New Zealand, as there are many basketball fans there, too. Making predictions about the outcomes of basketball games is an extra layer of excitement that fans love to add to their favourite sport. So when they get to claim an attractive bonus in the process, that's even better. The Wealthiest Players in the Country Let's mention the top 5 Australian basketball players who made a fortune thanks to their sports careers: Andrew Bogut With a wealth of $117 million, this retired Golden State Warriors hooper deserves to be at the top of our list as the richest basketball player in Australia. After an exciting career that lasted 15 years, his net worth is estimated at $24 million. What's more, Andres Bogut used to earn an annual salary of almost $13 million while he was in his peak playing years, and that was a well-deserved sum for such a skilled sportsman. Ben Simmons Ben Simmons started with a rookie contract at the Philadelphia 76ers, which helped him move to Philadelphia Sixers and start earning a handsome salary. Today, he plays for the Brooklyn Nets, where he gets an amazing annual salary of $33 million. Moreover, he receives regular endorsements from Nike, Footlocker, Beats by Dre, and Upper Deck, which together total over $15 million. Patty Mills Patty Mills is one of the players who starred for the country's national team, and today he plays for the Brooklyn Nets. He's been on the court for 14 years, and he made a name for himself by helping the San Antonio Spurs and the Australian Boomers triumph at the 2014 NBA Championship and the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, respectively. While he was playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Mills was getting an annual salary of $13 million. Now that he's engaged with the Brooklyn Nets, he's playing on a two-year $12 million contract. Until today, his career had helped him gross up $67.9 million. Matthew Dellavedova Matthew Dellavedoa started his career in 2007, and since then, he has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks. While he was part of the Milwaukee Bucks, he used to get a salary of $9.6 million. On the contrary, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it peaked at $9.6 million, but it then dropped to $2.1 million. However, Dellavedova accumulated an incredible gross income of $43 million throughout his career. On top of his regular salary, the player also partnered with the Chinese company Peak Sport on a 3-year endorsement. Joe Ingles Ingles started his career in Australia, where he played for several teams in the NBL. However, he then moved to Spain in order to sign a contract with Barcelona. Since then, he has managed to join a few important teams, like the Utah Jazz and Milwaukee Bucks. At the moment, he is on a $6.47 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, even though he used to play on a $13 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers in the previous season.
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the country, and fans love showing support for their favourite teams and players. Many successful players originate from Australia, but the five athletes mentioned above are currently the ones who have profited the most. |
| AZERBAIJAN |
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| World University Games: Finland rolled over Azerbaijan in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Finland - Azerbaijan 105-43 Finland rolled over Azerbaijan in the opener of the World University Games 2023. They started with a 31-7 surge and never looked behind. Moreover, Finland posted wins in all the quarters of the game to achieve their first victory. Mustapha Amzil (206-F-2001) and Perttu Blomgren (195-PG-2001) top-scored for the winners with 18 points each, while Touko Tainamo (206-F-2001) delivered 15. Fikrat Alakbarov (183-PG-2003) replied with 16 points in a loss and Akbar Mammadov (201-F/C-1999) ended up with 15. |
| BARBADOS |
| BABA Round 4 of Finals. Pinelands draw things even - by Eurobasket News |
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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 |
| BELARUS |
| BC Minsk keeps Mikulski for another season - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B Honorable Mention back in 2015 and 2016. Previous (2021-22) season he played at Borisfen. In 30 Premier League games, he recorded 12.4ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.1apg, and 2.6spg in that year. He contributed to his team winning the regular season and making it to the final. It was a very successful year in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Belarusian League Second Team. He also played 5 games in European North Basketball League where he got 7.6ppg, 2.8rpg, and 1.0apg in that year. Mikulski has been also a member of the Belarusian international program for some years. He has regularly played for the Belarusian senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. Mikulski represented Belarus at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 10.3ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.1apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 57.1%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 69.2%. He has played previously professionally also in Latvia (Ventspils) and Belarus (Impuls BGUIR Minsk and Tsmoki-Minsk U20 team). BC Minsk roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| BC Minsk adds Ogungbemi-Jackson to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Previous (2021-22) season he played at Bakken in Danish BasketLigaen where in 32 games he was the league's fourth-best scorer with a remarkable 15.2ppg and had 3.2rpg, 4.5apg and 1.3spg in that year. Ogungbemi-Jackson contributed to his team winning the Danish League title and they also made it to the Cup final. Quite an impressive season as he was selected to Eurobasket.com Danish Ligaen All-Imports Team. He also played 16 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged high stats: 15.9ppg, 3.3rpg, 4.8apg, and 1.0spg in that year. Ogungbemi-Jackson contributed to his team making it to the FIBA Europe Cup Semifinals. It was another spectacular season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Second Team. He represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 27.8%, 3PT: 34.8%, FT: 87.5%. Ogungbemi-Jackson is quite an experienced player. He has played also professionally in Finland (Kataja), Holland (Groningen), Portugal (Galitos-Barreiro), Spain (Lleida), and Canada (Stingers). Ogungbemi-Jackson graduated from the University of Calgary in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. BC Minsk roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| BELGIUM |
| Louis Baertsoen (ex IPA) joins Belfius Mons - by Peter Buyse | |
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Belfius Mons-Hainaut (Pro Basketball League) added to their roster Louis Baertsoen ( for new 2023-24 season. Baertsoen played last season in the USA for TMG Prep, where he averaged 10.2 ppg, 5.1apg and 2.3 rpg. He practised with Mons at the end of the previous season and impressed the coaching staff enough to now be signed by the team. Belfius Mons-Hainaut roster for 2023-24: Kyle Castlin Kevin Stilmant Styrmir Thrastarson Leander Dedroog Conley Garrison Louis Baertsoen Coach: Vedran Bosnic |
| Belfius Mons signs Besselink - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He has been also a member of Finnish international program for some years. Besselink played for Finnish senior team this year and previously for U18 National Team in 2020. He represented Finland at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Tbilisi (Georgia) last year. Besselink's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 3 games: 7.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 57.1%, 3PT: 13.3%. Besselink has played previously professionally in Germany (BG Goettingen) and Finland (Helsingin NMKY, Nokia, Seagulls and Helsingin NMKY U19 team). Despite young age he had impressive career. His team won Finnish League Regular Season in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A Honorable Mention back in 2020. Belfius Mons-Hainaut roster for 2023-24: Maxime Depuydt Zaccharie Mortant Kyle Castlin Kevin Stilmant Styrmir Thrastarson Leander Dedroog Conley Garrison Max Besselink Louis Baertsoen Coach: Vedran Bosnic |
| Mitch Lightfoot is a newcomer at Mechelen - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He has played also professionally in Germany (Kirchheim Knights). His team won Big 12 Tournament in 2018 and 2022. He was voted Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year back in 2016. Lightfoot graduated from University of Kansas in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen roster for 2023-24: Guards: Domien Loubry Augustas Peciukevicius Walter Whyte Niels Van_Den_Eynde Forwards: Mitch Lightfoot Noah Gurley Yannick Dammen Center: Maxime Bilolo Coach: Kristof Michiels |
| Liege keeps Hagins for another season - by Peter Buyse | |||
He was also voted to CAA All-Defensive Team back in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The previous (2022) summer he played at Guaiqueries (SPB) in Venezuelan league where in 24 games he had 8.3ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.3apg in 2022 year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Hagins is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in six different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Hagins has played previously professionally in Argentina (Quimsa), France, Greece (Aris), Italy (Venezia), Turkey (Gaziantep, OGM Orman, Afyon and Mersin) and NBA G League (RGV Vipers). He won Turkish TBL Play-Offs championship title in 2018. Hagins graduated from University of Delaware in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. He was also selected to CAA All-Defensive Team back in 2011, 2012 and 2013. |
| Liege welcomes back Rodriguez, ex Bayamon - by Peter Buyse | |||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. Rodriguez was a member of Puerto Rican international program for some years. He was called to Puerto Rican Senior National Team between 2017 and 2020 and previously for U18 National Team in 2010. Rodriguez is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Rodriguez has played previously professionally in France (Cholet Basket), Israel (Next Urban Maccabi Haifa) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs and RGV Vipers). He won Puerto Rican BSN championship title in 2020 and 2022. Rodriguez was selected to Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Domestic Player of the Year in 2020 and 2021. He graduated from University of Miami in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Rodriguez played also for University of Kansas State for 2 years. |
| BELIZE |
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| 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). |
| BOSNIA |
| Colak is back at Siroki - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
He represented Croatia at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 13.0ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 73.7%. Colak has played previously for two other Bosnia teams: Siroki Eronet 2nd team and Akademija Nikola Vujcic. He won Bosnia and Herzegovina League championship title in 2019 and 2021 and made it to the cup final in 2016 and 2022. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| Marquise Moore (ex Imortal) joins Spars - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Phoenix Hagen in German ProA where in 32 games he had 12.0ppg, 4.8rpg and 4.1apg in that year. In 2017 he was drafted by Iowa Wolves (G-League) in first round (8th overall). The former George Mason University standout is in his seventh season in pro basketball. Moore has played also professionally in USA, The Basketball Tournament (Brooklyn V.) and NBA Summer League (Minnesota Timberwolves). He was also voted All-Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2017. |
| BRAZIL |
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| 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 |
| Felipe Queiros agreed terms with Fortaleza - by Paulo Freire | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Minas where in 29 NBB games he averaged 4.3ppg and 1.7rpg in that year. Queiros also played 7 games in BCL Americas where he had 3.6ppg and 3.1rpg in that year. He has played previously for six other teams: Vivo/Franca, Winner/Limeira, Rio Claro, Ponta Grossa, Basquete Curitiba and Curitiba. Fortaleza B.C. Cearense roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sebastian Orresta Cassiano Bueno Forwards: Douglas Nunes Eddy Carvalho Dexter McClanahan Felipe Queiros |
| Brazilian LDB U20 round 13 best performance: Luan Ribeiro (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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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 | ||
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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 |
| Pedro Ianguas signs at Platense - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously professionally in Argentina (Bahia, San Lorenzo and Weber Bahia) and Brazil (Paulistano). Among many awards he played in the final of Liga Sudamericana in 2022. Ianguas was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay LUB Honorable Mention in 2022. |
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| Trento signs Paul Biligha - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has played for the last four seasons at AX Armani Exchange Milano. In 33 Serie A games he had 3.2ppg and 1.5rpg last season. He helped them to win the league title. He has been also a member of Italian international program for some years. Biligha has regularly played for Italian senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.7ppg, 2.7rpg. Biligha has spent his entire career in Italy playing for six other teams: Venezia, Pavia Basket, Firenze PDrag, Avellino, Cremona and Ferentino. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2017. |
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| BC Minsk adds Ogungbemi-Jackson to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Previous (2021-22) season he played at Bakken in Danish BasketLigaen where in 32 games he was the league's fourth-best scorer with a remarkable 15.2ppg and had 3.2rpg, 4.5apg and 1.3spg in that year. Ogungbemi-Jackson contributed to his team winning the Danish League title and they also made it to the Cup final. Quite an impressive season as he was selected to Eurobasket.com Danish Ligaen All-Imports Team. He also played 16 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged high stats: 15.9ppg, 3.3rpg, 4.8apg, and 1.0spg in that year. Ogungbemi-Jackson contributed to his team making it to the FIBA Europe Cup Semifinals. It was another spectacular season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Second Team. He represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 27.8%, 3PT: 34.8%, FT: 87.5%. Ogungbemi-Jackson is quite an experienced player. He has played also professionally in Finland (Kataja), Holland (Groningen), Portugal (Galitos-Barreiro), Spain (Lleida), and Canada (Stingers). Ogungbemi-Jackson graduated from the University of Calgary in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. BC Minsk roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
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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 |
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Jamaica - Panama 43-76 Panama opened win count in Belize City. They rallied past Jamaica for the first win in Group A. Lionel McDonald (173-G-2006) and Daniels Machore (170-G-2006) produced 13 points apiece for the winners. D'Marley Elliot (2007) answered with 13 points for Jamaica. Belize - Puerto Rico 60-91 Puerto Rico eased past Belize to gain the third consecutive victory. Puerto Rico used a massive 30-10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Isaiah Rondon delivered 16 points, while Adiel Lopez (F-2006) added 13 points and 14 rebounds for Puerto Rico. Tevaughn Dawson (2006) and Elijah Favela (2006) chipped in 10 points apiece for Belize. Mexico - Dominican Republic 67-95 Dominican Republic cruised past Mexico for the third straight victory. They built a 54-36 halftime advantage and never looked back en route to the win. Danny Carbuccia (185-G-2006) and Frank Siaca (207-C-2006) netted 15 points each for Dominican Republic. Angel Ochoa (2006) answered with 18 points for Mexico. Costa Rica - El Salvador 69-52 Costa Rica claimed the first win in Group B. They outgunned El Salvador behind 15 points from Emmanuel Cheung (185-G-2006). Alejandro Cordoba (184-PG-2006) added 12 points and 7 assists for Costa Rica. Nicholas Rios (2007) answered with 15 points for El Salvador. |
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| 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. |
| Colak is back at Siroki - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
He represented Croatia at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 13.0ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 73.7%. Colak has played previously for two other Bosnia teams: Siroki Eronet 2nd team and Akademija Nikola Vujcic. He won Bosnia and Herzegovina League championship title in 2019 and 2021 and made it to the cup final in 2016 and 2022. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League Honorable Mention in 2022. |
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| Peterka is back at Braunschweig - by Eurobasket News | ||||
It is actually his comeback to Braunschweig as he has played here before. He played last season at SIG Strasbourg in French Betclic ELITE ProA. Peterka managed to play in four leagues in three countries last year (!!!). In 16 Betclic ELITE ProA games he had 3.9ppg and 1.3rpg. He helped them to make it to the French Cup Semifinals. Peterka also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded just 2.3ppg and 1.0rpg. The other team he played that season for was Merkezefendi in Turkish BSL. In 9 games he averaged 6.4ppg and 2.9rpg. Another team he played shortly was s Oliver Baskets in German BBL. In four games he got 5.0ppg and 3.5rpg. He has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. Peterka has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team in 2015. He represented Czech Republic at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 2.5ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg. Peterka has played previously professionally in Italy and Czech Republic (Pardubice, USK Praha, Nymburk and CEZ Basketball Nymburk B team). He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Peterka was voted Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic 1Liga Player of the Year back in 2016 and 2017. |
| Ivory Coast post second straight win in Portugal - by Eurobasket News |
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Czech Republic - Ivory Coast 81:97 Ivory Coast overcame Czech Republic 97-81 at the International Tournament in Portugal. The European side starred with a 24-19 run, whilst Ivory Coast replied with a 22-18 rally in the second frame. Moreover, Ivory Coast erupted with a massive 34-17 surge in the third quarter to seal the win. Camara Zamba (200-F-1998) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Assemian Moulare (183-PG-2003) netted 15. Leo Kouadio delivered 14, while Cedric Bah (198-PF-1994) had 12. Matej Svoboda (200-F-1996, college: Dayton) answered with 15 points in the losing effort and Tomas Kyzlink (198-SG-1993) posted 12. |
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| Trikala adds Wamba to their roster - by Chris Mammides | |
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AO Trikala (C) added to their roster 22-year old Congolese forward Christ Wamba (201cm-2000) for new 2023-24 season. Wamba is not a newcomer in Greek League as he played last season at AS Olympiacos Volou 1937 in the B. C will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Mykonou. He has played previously for two other teams: Aris and Aristotelis. Wamba won C Division (Group 3) in 2022. AO Trikala roster for 2023-24: Guards: Athanasios Tsiaves Kolotsios Alexandros Andreas Soulkos Forwards: Ioannis Vavatsikos Christ Wamba Spyros Haidos Coach: Thanadis Papadimitriou |
| EL SALVADOR |
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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 |
| Slask inks Jawun Evans - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The most of last season he spent at Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion in Israeli National League where in 16 NBA Summer League games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 5.5apg and 2.0spg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Third Team. Evans also played for Juventus in Lithuanian LKL. In 14 NBA Summer League games he averaged 14.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 5.5apg and 1.4spg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Lithuanian LKL All-Imports Team and Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Second Team. In 2017 he was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) in second round (39th overall). He graduated from Oklahoma State University and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Evans represented USA at the World Championships U19 in Heraklion (Greece) eight years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 1.9ppg, 2.7apg, 1.0spg. He is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in NBA (LA Clippers and OKC Thunder), NBA G League (NAZ Suns, Cleveland Charge, Raptors 905 Missisauga and Ontario Clippers), Greece (Promitheas) and NBA Summer League (OKC Thunder and Utah Jazz White). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won NBA Summer League in Salt Lake City championship title in 2021. Evans was also voted All-Big 12 Freshman of the Year back in 2016. WKS Slask Wroclaw roster for 2023-24: Guards: Daniel Golebiowski Lukasz Kolenda Jawun Evans Hassani Gravett Aleksander Wisniewski Forwards: Jakub Niziol Szymon Nowicki Kuba Pisla Centers: Artsiom Parakhouski Dusan Miletic Mikolaj Adamczak Coach: Oliver Vidin |
| Cluj Napoca signs Jarell Eddie - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Eddie has played also professionally in France (SIG Strasbourg), Spain (Murcia and Hereda San Pablo Burgos), NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards), Turkey (Fenerbahce), NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Windy City Bulls) and The Basketball Tournament (GCG). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention back in 2020. He graduated from Virginia Tech University in 2014 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player. U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca roster for 2023-24: Guards: DJ Seeley Bryce Jones Karel Guzman Forwards: Jarell Eddie Mihai Maciuca Center: Emanuel Cate |
| Trento signs Paul Biligha - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has played for the last four seasons at AX Armani Exchange Milano. In 33 Serie A games he had 3.2ppg and 1.5rpg last season. He helped them to win the league title. He has been also a member of Italian international program for some years. Biligha has regularly played for Italian senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.7ppg, 2.7rpg. Biligha has spent his entire career in Italy playing for six other teams: Venezia, Pavia Basket, Firenze PDrag, Avellino, Cremona and Ferentino. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2017. |
| Lions add Grantham to their roster, ex Nancy - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Chalons Reims (also in Betclic ELITE ProA) where in 30 games he averaged 11.0ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.4apg in that year. He is quite experienced player. Grantham has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA (LA Clippers and OKC Thunder), NBA G League (OKC Blue and Ontario Clippers), NBA Summer League (OKC Thunder) and The Basketball Tournament (Power of the Paw). His team made it to the ACC Tournament Semifinals in 2018. He graduated from Clemson University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. London Lions roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jordan Taylor Luke Nelson Tarik Phillip Matt Morgan Bradley Kaboza Forwards: Conor Morgan Sam Dekker Donte Grantham Morayo Soluade Kareem Queeley Centers: Gabriel Olaseni Josh Sharma Coach: Ryan Schmitt |
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| Panathinaikos tab Aleksander Balcerowski - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Balcerowski has been also a member of Polish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Polish senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team in 2020. Balcerowski represented Poland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 11.3ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.3spg, Blocks-5 (1.5bpg), FGP: 52.0%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 76.5%. He has played previously professionally in Serbia (BC Mega MIS Beograd) and Spain (CBA Gran Canaria 2nd team). Balcerowski was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention in 2023. His team made it to the Eurocup Semifinals in 2021. Panathinaikos OPAP Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kostas Sloukas Jerian Grant Luca Vildoza Dimitris Moraitis Panagiotis Kalaitzakis Kyle Guy Forwards: Ioannis Papapetrou Marius Grigonis Juancho Hernangomez Kostas Mitoglou Nikos Chougkaz Lefteris Mantzoukas Centers: Mathias Lessort Aleksander Balcerowski Kostas Antetokounmpo Coach: Ergin Ataman |
| Alexander Poythress (ex M.Tel-Aviv) signs at Milano - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Poythress has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He is a very experienced player. Poythress has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to five different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in China (Jilin Tigers), Russia (Zenit), Turkey (Galatasaray), NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers) and NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants and College Park SkyHawks). Poythress was voted to VTB United League All-Star Game in 2022. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. AX Armani Exchange Milano roster for 2023-24: Guards: Maodo Lo Giordano Bortolani Forwards: Giampaolo Ricci Shavon Shields Guglielmo Caruso Centers: Alexander Poythress Ismael Kamagate Coach: Ettore Messina |
| EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U16 |
| Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U16 European Championship Division C Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MVP:  Demir Oztoprak (197-F-2007) Best Guard:  Ignasi Armengol (189-G-2007) Best Forward:  Derin Berkoz (190-F-2007)Best Center: Demir Oztoprak (197-F-2007)
First Team  Lis Binishi (180-PG-2008) Ignasi Armengol (189-G-2007) Derin Berkoz (190-F-2007) Dimitris Mannaris (196-F-2007) Demir Oztoprak (197-F-2007)
Second Team  Arlis Brika (190-SG-2007)  David Boyadjian (2007) Arda Rustem Cevahir (192-SF-2007) Mal Tusuni (197-PF-2007)  Thomas Gasperoni (185-C-2007) |
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| Division B. Austria, Belgium, Latvia and Montenegro enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
QuarterfinalsSlovakia - Austria 78-91Austria complete the Final Four picture as they outgunned Slovakia in Matosinhos tonight. Austria jumped off to a 26-18 lead. They followed with a strong 43-36 second half run to seal the victory. Aleksej Kostic (192-G-2005, agency: 011 Sports) produced 20 points, while Omer Suljanovic (201-F-2005) added 19 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Peter Kovacik (190-G-2005) chipped in 26 points for Slovakia. Holland - Belgium 46-56 Noah Meeusen (189-G-2005) scored 13 points as Belgium overcame Netherlands in the quarterfinal clash. Belgium grabbed a 30-23 halftime lead. Belgium used a 17-11 run in the fourth stanza to seal the win. Lukijan Zecevic (195-F/G-2005) added 10 points for Belgium. Ryan Van Eyck (192-G-2005) answered with 10 points for Netherlands. Latvia - Romania 90-69 Latvia cruised past Romania into the semis. Romania grabbed a 22-13 lead after ten minutes. But Latvia answered with a 38-13 rally in the second stanza to take a 51-35 halftime advantage. The Baltic team followed with a 23-8 rally in the fourth period to seal the win. Roberts Blums (205-F-2005) came up with 30 points, while Toms Salnajs (199-SF-2005) added 22 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Andrei Oinaru (203-F/C-2005) netted 16 points for Romania. United Kingdom - Montenegro 62-65 Montenegro nipped Great Britain to secure the semifinal berth. Montenegro led by a single point at the interval 31-30. Great Britain tied things up at 45 heading into the fourth period. Montenegro however held their opponents to just 16 points in the final stanza and got away with a narrow win. David Mirkovic (200-PF-2006) produced 22 points and 16 rebounds for the Balkan team. Edward Onyia (194-F-2005) tallied 17 points and 13 rebounds for Great Britain. |
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| World University Games: Finland rolled over Azerbaijan in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Finland - Azerbaijan 105-43 Finland rolled over Azerbaijan in the opener of the World University Games 2023. They started with a 31-7 surge and never looked behind. Moreover, Finland posted wins in all the quarters of the game to achieve their first victory. Mustapha Amzil (206-F-2001) and Perttu Blomgren (195-PG-2001) top-scored for the winners with 18 points each, while Touko Tainamo (206-F-2001) delivered 15. Fikrat Alakbarov (183-PG-2003) replied with 16 points in a loss and Akbar Mammadov (201-F/C-1999) ended up with 15. |
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| Belfius Mons signs Besselink - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He has been also a member of Finnish international program for some years. Besselink played for Finnish senior team this year and previously for U18 National Team in 2020. He represented Finland at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Tbilisi (Georgia) last year. Besselink's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 3 games: 7.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 57.1%, 3PT: 13.3%. Besselink has played previously professionally in Germany (BG Goettingen) and Finland (Helsingin NMKY, Nokia, Seagulls and Helsingin NMKY U19 team). Despite young age he had impressive career. His team won Finnish League Regular Season in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A Honorable Mention back in 2020. Belfius Mons-Hainaut roster for 2023-24: Maxime Depuydt Zaccharie Mortant Kyle Castlin Kevin Stilmant Styrmir Thrastarson Leander Dedroog Conley Garrison Max Besselink Louis Baertsoen Coach: Vedran Bosnic |
| 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 |
| BC Minsk adds Ogungbemi-Jackson to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Previous (2021-22) season he played at Bakken in Danish BasketLigaen where in 32 games he was the league's fourth-best scorer with a remarkable 15.2ppg and had 3.2rpg, 4.5apg and 1.3spg in that year. Ogungbemi-Jackson contributed to his team winning the Danish League title and they also made it to the Cup final. Quite an impressive season as he was selected to Eurobasket.com Danish Ligaen All-Imports Team. He also played 16 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged high stats: 15.9ppg, 3.3rpg, 4.8apg, and 1.0spg in that year. Ogungbemi-Jackson contributed to his team making it to the FIBA Europe Cup Semifinals. It was another spectacular season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Second Team. He represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 27.8%, 3PT: 34.8%, FT: 87.5%. Ogungbemi-Jackson is quite an experienced player. He has played also professionally in Finland (Kataja), Holland (Groningen), Portugal (Galitos-Barreiro), Spain (Lleida), and Canada (Stingers). Ogungbemi-Jackson graduated from the University of Calgary in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. BC Minsk roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| 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 |
| Timothe Crusol is a newcomer at Fos-sur-Mer - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Limoges CSP Elite where in 34 Betclic ELITE ProA games he averaged 3.6ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.5apg in that year. Crusol represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 7.3ppg, 1.4rpg, 3.7apg, FGP: 27.3%, 3PT: 29.4%, FT: 69.2%. He has played previously for three other teams: CFBB, Limoges CSP U21 team and CFBB Paris. |
| Lions add Grantham to their roster, ex Nancy - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Chalons Reims (also in Betclic ELITE ProA) where in 30 games he averaged 11.0ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.4apg in that year. He is quite experienced player. Grantham has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA (LA Clippers and OKC Thunder), NBA G League (OKC Blue and Ontario Clippers), NBA Summer League (OKC Thunder) and The Basketball Tournament (Power of the Paw). His team made it to the ACC Tournament Semifinals in 2018. He graduated from Clemson University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. London Lions roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jordan Taylor Luke Nelson Tarik Phillip Matt Morgan Bradley Kaboza Forwards: Conor Morgan Sam Dekker Donte Grantham Morayo Soluade Kareem Queeley Centers: Gabriel Olaseni Josh Sharma Coach: Ryan Schmitt |
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| Mays inks at Mega at the beginning of his pro career - by Dimitri Chelidze | |
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Mega Tbilisi (Superleague) added to their roster American point guard Michael Mays (178cm-79kg) for season 2023-24. Mays just graduated from King University (NCAA2). He has played there for the last four years. Mays started his college career at Reinhardt University (NAIA). Then he moved to King University (NCAA2). Mays' high school career he had spent at Tennessee in Bristol, TN. Of course, it will be Mays' first season as a professional player. Mega Tbilisi roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Coach:Nikoloz Cherkezishvili |
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| A Little Love From Overseas For Lebron James From Dylan Travis - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Dylan Travis (190-G-1993, college: FSC) is a professional basketball player that has made the transition from overseas ball to being a 3x3 professional player in the States as well as playing for the USA national team. The Omaha native played at Midland University (NAIA), Iowa Central Community College (JUCO) and Florida Southern College (NCAA2) before embarking on a professional career overseas. He played in Germany for Rot Weiss Cuxhaven and the ScanPlus Baskets Elchingen (Germany-ProB) and in Australia for the Western Port Steelers (Australia-Big V D1) and Waverley Falcons (Australia-NBL1). He spoke to eurobasket about Lebron James becoming the NBA all-time leading scorer. Lebron James has beaten Kareem Abdul Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record. Did you stay up to watch history? I did stay up and watch this. I could not miss watching that historic moment on tv. How does one put this record into perspective best? It stood almost 40 years? - So many great players came before Lebron, it just shows how hard it is to do this. To stay healthy and produce for that many years and counting is incredible. He scored 38 points in 26 minutes. Was it another normal day at the office? He definitely was out to get the record and LA needs the wins to make the playoffs. Which equaled a big night. How much is that ball going to be worth? I don't know, but a lot of money. Hopefully he gets to keep it for himself. Russell Westbrook made the pass. Do you think that in 20 years the pass could be remembered more than his triple doubles? Definitely not. His record breaking basket was a step back over Kenrich Williams. Is that the kind of shot you expected knowing the kind of player he is? Or would you have expected a dunk for the spectacular finish? It was just Lebron making a play like he always does. There obviously is a lot of respect for Kareem, by the basketball world, but what would have happened on social media if Lebron had gotten the record with a sky hook shot? haha social media would've gone crazy for that and it would've been iconic. Almost would have looked staged though. Kareem is such a gentleman. You didn't grow up with him, but what does his legacy mean to younger guys? Can they even understand what that guy did? To be honest I don't know much besides he was obviously a great player. I never got the chance to watch him play. But when your name is prominent for decade after decade that means something. Lebron will have more than 40,000 points when it's all over. Back in 1984 people said it would never be broken? Will this record be broken? I don't think so! But who knows maybe I'm no better than those folks in the 80's. If Luka Doncic continues to play to 40 stays fit and becomes a physical specimen like Lebron, could he dethrone him? Luka is a great player and I enjoy watching his game. Hopefully he can stay healthy. Does this record finally give Lebron the GOAT status over Michael Jordan? I stay out of those convo's I just appreciate both of them. What is your favorite Lebron moment that you witnessed live or on TV? His chase down block in the finals is something I will never forget. Or when he decided to go to Miami. I'll never forget I was in high school with my AAU team on a trip and we had to stop what we were doing to watch the announcement. Thanks Dylan for the chat. |
| 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 |
| Peterka is back at Braunschweig - by Eurobasket News | ||||
It is actually his comeback to Braunschweig as he has played here before. He played last season at SIG Strasbourg in French Betclic ELITE ProA. Peterka managed to play in four leagues in three countries last year (!!!). In 16 Betclic ELITE ProA games he had 3.9ppg and 1.3rpg. He helped them to make it to the French Cup Semifinals. Peterka also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded just 2.3ppg and 1.0rpg. The other team he played that season for was Merkezefendi in Turkish BSL. In 9 games he averaged 6.4ppg and 2.9rpg. Another team he played shortly was s Oliver Baskets in German BBL. In four games he got 5.0ppg and 3.5rpg. He has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. Peterka has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team in 2015. He represented Czech Republic at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 2.5ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg. Peterka has played previously professionally in Italy and Czech Republic (Pardubice, USK Praha, Nymburk and CEZ Basketball Nymburk B team). He won Czech Republic League championship title in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Peterka was voted Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic 1Liga Player of the Year back in 2016 and 2017. |
| GREECE |
| Nate Renfro is a newcomer at Peristeri - by Chris Mammides | ||||
Renfro is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in NBA (San Antonio Spurs), NBA G League (Austin Spurs) and NBA Summer League (San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio Spurs). Renfro played in the final of CBI Championship in 2018. He graduated from University of San Francisco in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Peristeri BWin Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Joe Ragland Stylianos Poulianitis Kenny Williams_III Jaylen Hands Elijah Mitrou-Long Forwards: Leonidas Kaselakis Nemanja Dangubic Nate Renfro |
| Charilaos keep Pagouras for another season - by Chris Mammides | |
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Charilaos Trikoupis Mesologiou (Elite League) re-signed 18-year old 200cm forward Christos Pagouras for upcoming season. Pagouras played there last season. But in only one Elite League game he had just 1 point and 1 rebound. Charilaos Trikoupis Mesologiou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ioannis Molfetas Filippos Kalogiannidis Alexandros Zarkadoulias Dimitris Nanos Forwards: Alexandros Stamatogiannis Aristeidis Tsourgiannis Dimitris Tsourgianis Christos Pagouras Coach: Ilias Moutsios |
| Tsoukas re-signs at Karditsas - by Chris Mammides | |
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AS Karditsas (GBL) confirmed in their roster 27-year old center Thanasis Tsoukas (210cm-1996) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Tsoukas played there last season. In 6 GBL games he had just 2.2ppg. He has played previously for two other teams: Iraklis and Machites. His team made it to the A2 Play-Off Semifinals in 2018. AS Karditsas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nikos Diplaros Georgios Kamperidis Forwards: Vassilis Christidis Mitchell Smith Center: Thanasis Tsoukas |
| Konstantinos Korkontzelos signs at Panerythraikos - by Chris Mammides |
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Panerythraikos AS (Elite League) landed 19-year old 193cm forward Konstantinos Korkontzelos for new season. Korkontzelos played most recently at Ionikos (GBL). GBL was a little too high level for him, where in 12 games he averaged just 0.7ppg last season. Elite League will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Next Generation Team Ljubljana U18 team in Slovenian league. In four Adidas Next Generation Tournament games he had 4.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.8apg and 2.3spg in that year. He also played for Doukas (B). In 5 games he was league's second best scorer with impressive 21.0ppg and recorded 4.2rpg and 3.8apg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Doukas (U18 League). In 5 games he was league's second best scorer with remarkable 21.0ppg and got 4.2rpg, 3.8apg and 3.8spg (leader !!!) in that year. Korkontzelos represented Greece at the FIBA U18 European Championship in Izmir (Turkey) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 12.3ppg, 5.0rpg, Assists-5(4.4apg), 1.4spg, FGP: 42.4%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 75.0%. Panerythraikos AS roster for 2023-24: Guard: Lefteris Zarmakoupis Forwards: Tassos Kallianotis Dimitris Papadimitriou Konstantinos Korkontzelos |
| Stamatis re-signs at Mykonou - by Chris Mammides | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Iraklis (GBL) where in 18 games he had 6.9ppg, 1.6rpg and 2.5apg in that year. Stamatis also played 2 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded 5.5ppg, 1.5apg and 1.0spg in that year. He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Chalkida (Greece) seven years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 9.7ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.3apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 42.9%, 3PT: 36.0%, FT: 81.3%. Stamatis has played previously for seven other teams: Aris, Panionios, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou, Ifaistos, Nea Kifissia, Evriali and Ifaistos. On Stamatis: (by Chris Mammides, 2011) Dimitrios is following the old saying like father like son as he is a 'better' version point guard than his father was in the 90's. He is a great point guard with amazing shooting guard skills and abilities. Stamatis is playing stably at the point, but can easily spend time in the 2 and 3 positions, thanks to athletic skills and size. He is of a great material no wonder he has been voted by Nike's team for the annual Jordan Camp (London), where he was selected among the 10 top players in Europe and traveled all the way to Charlotte, USA where he played together with the top six players of the world, the global ALL STAR team. Stamatis needs to work a bit his defensive skills and other than that he has all the talent and passion to become a great player. AO Mykonou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Alexandros Spyridonidis Dimitris Stamatis Nikos Houhoumis Spyridon Kapsalos |
| Mykonou keeps Karampoulas for another season - by Chris Mammides | ||
Karampoulas has spent his entire career in Greece playing for eight other teams: AEK Athens, Iraklis, Sporting, Panellinios, MENT Vassilakis, Makedonikos, AE Kallitheas and Aigaleo. He won Greek A2 Play-Off championship title in 2016 and 2017. Karampoulas voted toEurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Player of the Year back in 2005 and 2013. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Mykonou. AO Mykonou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Alexandros Spyridonidis Dimitris Stamatis Nikos Houhoumis Spyridon Kapsalos Forward: Vangelis Karampoulas |
| Diamantakos re-signs at Mykonou - by Chris Mammides | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Apollon (GBL) where in 16 games he recorded 5.1ppg and 2.9rpg in that year. Diamantakos represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 11.3ppg, 6.7rpg, FGP: 57.7%, FT: 73.1%. He has played also professionally in Bulgaria (Spartak Pleven), Croatia (Sibenka) and Greece (Panathinaikos, Ifaistos, Nea Kifissia and Spartiatikos). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Greek A2 championship title in 2021. Diamantakos was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Co-Center of the Year in 2021. AO Mykonou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Alexandros Spyridonidis Dimitris Stamatis Nikos Houhoumis Spyridon Kapsalos Forward: Vangelis Karampoulas Center: Georgios Diamantakos |
| Lianos re-signs at OF Irakleio - by Chris Mammides | |
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OF Irakleio (B) confirmed in their roster experienced 38-year old power forward Ioannis Lianos (202cm-1985) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Lianos has played there for the last four seasons. He was a member of Greek University National Team back in 2009. Lianos played also at AS Apollon Patras. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Greek B League Co-Forward of the Year back in 2016. He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at OF Irakleio. |
| OF Irakleio keeps Protogerakis for another season - by Chris Mammides | |
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OF Irakleio (B) re-signed 26-year old forward Marios Protogerakis (198cm-1997) for season 2023-24. Protogerakis has played there for the last three seasons. |
| Dillon Avare joins POK Esperos Kallitheas - by Chris Mammides | ||||
He has played previously professionally in Italy (Brescia) and Greece (Amyntas and GS Dafni Dafniou). Avare graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. He played also for University of Louisville for 3 years. POK Esperos Kallitheas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ioannis Gagaloudis Dillon Avare Nikos Dimou Alexandros Lazaris Coach: Mais Konstantinidis |
| Trikala adds Wamba to their roster - by Chris Mammides | |
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AO Trikala (C) added to their roster 22-year old Congolese forward Christ Wamba (201cm-2000) for new 2023-24 season. Wamba is not a newcomer in Greek League as he played last season at AS Olympiacos Volou 1937 in the B. C will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Mykonou. He has played previously for two other teams: Aris and Aristotelis. Wamba won C Division (Group 3) in 2022. AO Trikala roster for 2023-24: Guards: Athanasios Tsiaves Kolotsios Alexandros Andreas Soulkos Forwards: Ioannis Vavatsikos Christ Wamba Spyros Haidos Coach: Thanadis Papadimitriou |
| Pavlos Marakis joins POK Esperos Kallitheas - by Chris Mammides | |
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POK Esperos Kallitheas (B) agreed terms with 26-year old power forward Pavlos Marakis (201cm-104kg-1997, college: Elmhurst) for new 2023-24 season. Marakis has played for the last two years at Papagou in the Elite League. In 24 games he had 4.3ppg and 3.5rpg last season. B will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He has played previously for two other teams: Milonas and GS Kronos Agiou Dimitriou. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Greek B Division Group 1 championship title in 2022. Marakis was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Greek B League Newcomer of the Year in 2022. He graduated from Elmhurst University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. POK Esperos Kallitheas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ioannis Gagaloudis Dillon Avare Nikos Dimou Alexandros Lazaris Forward: Pavlos Marakis Coach: Mais Konstantinidis |
| Constantinos Nesis signs at Trikala - by Chris Mammides |
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AO Trikala (C) landed 24-year old 206cm forward Constantinos Nesis for upcoming season. Nesis played most recently at AOK Chania in the B. C will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2020-21) season he played at Aias Evosmou (also in B). AO Trikala roster for 2023-24: Guards: Athanasios Tsiaves Kolotsios Alexandros Andreas Soulkos Forwards: Ioannis Vavatsikos Constantinos Nesis Christ Wamba Spyros Haidos Coach: Thanadis Papadimitriou |
| Klearhos Prekas joins Trikala - by Chris Mammides | |
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AO Trikala (C) agreed terms with 19-year old point guard Klearhos Prekas (190cm-2004) for new 2023-24 season. Prekas played last season at the junior team of AO Triton in the Elite League. Elite League was a little too high level for him, where in two Elite League games he did not score anything. C will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. AO Trikala roster for 2023-24: Guards: Athanasios Tsiaves Kolotsios Alexandros Andreas Soulkos Klearhos Prekas Forwards: Ioannis Vavatsikos Constantinos Nesis Christ Wamba Spyros Haidos Coach: Thanadis Papadimitriou |
| GS Kronos Agiou Dimitriou adds Gizis to their roster - by Chris Mammides | |
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GS Kronos Agiou Dimitriou (C) added to their roster 20-year old point guard Marios-Vasileios Gizis (185cm-2003) for season 2023-24. Gizis played last season at Votsis in the B. C will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Makedonikos (also in B). He has played previously for Irakleio. His team was Runner-Up of C Division (Group 5) 2022. |
| Georgios Bellitsis joins GS Kronos Agiou Dimitriou - by Chris Mammides | |
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GS Kronos Agiou Dimitriou (C) agreed terms with 29-year old forward Georgios Bellitsis (195cm-1994) for new 2023-24 season. Bellitsis played most recently at Panionios in B. He helped his team get promotion to Elite League. C will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Bellitsis has played previously for two other teams: AE Kallitheas and AE Ikaros Kallitheas. |
| Panathinaikos tab Aleksander Balcerowski - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Balcerowski has been also a member of Polish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Polish senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team in 2020. Balcerowski represented Poland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 11.3ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.3spg, Blocks-5 (1.5bpg), FGP: 52.0%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 76.5%. He has played previously professionally in Serbia (BC Mega MIS Beograd) and Spain (CBA Gran Canaria 2nd team). Balcerowski was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention in 2023. His team made it to the Eurocup Semifinals in 2021. Panathinaikos OPAP Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kostas Sloukas Jerian Grant Luca Vildoza Dimitris Moraitis Panagiotis Kalaitzakis Kyle Guy Forwards: Ioannis Papapetrou Marius Grigonis Juancho Hernangomez Kostas Mitoglou Nikos Chougkaz Lefteris Mantzoukas Centers: Mathias Lessort Aleksander Balcerowski Kostas Antetokounmpo Coach: Ergin Ataman |
| Antetokounmpo re-signs at the Bucks - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Antetokounmpo has never been drafted by the NBA. But in 2013 Delaware 87ers voted him in first round (9th overall) in the D-League draft. He has been also a member of Greek international program for some years. Antetokounmpo has regularly played for Greek senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.1ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.1spg, 3PT-1 (75.0%), FT: 55.6%. Antetokounmpo is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Spain (Andorra), other NBA teams (NY Knicks), Greece (Panathinaikos), France (Est Lyonnais) and NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats, Westchester Knicks and Wisconsin Antetokounmpord). He was selected to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Defensive Team back in 2018 and 2019. Milwaukee Bucks roster for 2023-24: Guard: Malik Beasley Forwards: Jae Crowder Thanasis Antetokounmpo Center: Robin Lopez Coach: Adrian Griffin |
| HOLLAND |
| Palencia agree terms with Keye Van Der Vuurst - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last four years at Filou Oostende in Belgian Pro Basketball League. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 9 Pro Basketball League games he averaged 7.8ppg, 2.6rpg, 6.1apg and 1.0spg. He helped them to win the league title and they also made it to the Cup final. Van Der Vuurst also played 9 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 7.7ppg, 2.9rpg and 6.4apg (top 2). And finally he contributed to 33 games in BNXT League where he recorded 8.6ppg, 2.4rpg and 6.2apg (leader !!!). He contributed to his team making it to the BNXT League final. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-BNXT League Second Team. Van Der Vuurst has been also a member of Dutch international program for some years. He has regularly played for Dutch senior team since 2018 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2017. Van Der Vuurst represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 12.4ppg, 2.9rpg, Assists-2 (5.8apg), FGP: 63.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 68.4%. He has played also professionally in Gistel Oostende. Van Der Vuurst was selected to Belgian All-Star Game back in 2020. Zunder Palencia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Manuel Rodriguez Yannick Franke Jose Ortega Keye Van_Der_Vuurst Center: Ivan Cruz_Uceda Coach: Marco Justo |
| ISRAEL |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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| Trento signs Paul Biligha - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has played for the last four seasons at AX Armani Exchange Milano. In 33 Serie A games he had 3.2ppg and 1.5rpg last season. He helped them to win the league title. He has been also a member of Italian international program for some years. Biligha has regularly played for Italian senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.7ppg, 2.7rpg. Biligha has spent his entire career in Italy playing for six other teams: Venezia, Pavia Basket, Firenze PDrag, Avellino, Cremona and Ferentino. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2017. |
| Alexander Poythress (ex M.Tel-Aviv) signs at Milano - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Poythress has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He is a very experienced player. Poythress has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to five different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in China (Jilin Tigers), Russia (Zenit), Turkey (Galatasaray), NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers) and NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants and College Park SkyHawks). Poythress was voted to VTB United League All-Star Game in 2022. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. AX Armani Exchange Milano roster for 2023-24: Guards: Maodo Lo Giordano Bortolani Forwards: Giampaolo Ricci Shavon Shields Guglielmo Caruso Centers: Alexander Poythress Ismael Kamagate Coach: Ettore Messina |
| Louis Baertsoen (ex IPA) joins Belfius Mons - by Peter Buyse | |
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Belfius Mons-Hainaut (Pro Basketball League) added to their roster Louis Baertsoen ( for new 2023-24 season. Baertsoen played last season in the USA for TMG Prep, where he averaged 10.2 ppg, 5.1apg and 2.3 rpg. He practised with Mons at the end of the previous season and impressed the coaching staff enough to now be signed by the team. Belfius Mons-Hainaut roster for 2023-24: Kyle Castlin Kevin Stilmant Styrmir Thrastarson Leander Dedroog Conley Garrison Louis Baertsoen Coach: Vedran Bosnic |
| Charlie Moore (ex FMP BG) joins Pistoia - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Moore was voted to ACC All-Defensive Team in 2022. He graduated from University of Miami in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. Moore played also for De Paul University for 2 years. Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Lorenzo Saccaggi Gianluca Della_Rosa Charlie Moore Payton Willis Forwards: Carl Wheatle Derek Ogbeide Ryan Hawkins Center: Angelo Del_Chiaro |
| Imola tabs Dejan Bresolin - by Eurobasket News |
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Andrea Costa Imola Basket (Serie B) inked 20-year old 204cm center Dejan Bresolin for upcoming season. Bresolin played most recently at Basketball Gallarate. In 27 Serie B games he averaged just 2.3ppg and 1.9rpg last season. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Gorla Team ABC Cantu (Serie C). |
| Conte re-signs at Taranto - by Eurobasket News | |
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Cus Jonico Basket Taranto (Serie B) confirmed in their roster 26-year old shooting guard Gianmarco Conte (191cm-87kg-1997) for new 2023-24 season. Conte played there last season. In 25 Serie B games he recorded 8.8ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.4apg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Omnia Basket Pavia where in 14 Serie B games he averaged 4.1ppg, 2.6rpg and 1.2apg in that year. He has played previously for four other teams: Vicenza, Manerbio, Senigallia and Volpino. |
| 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. |
| Alexander Poythress (ex M.Tel-Aviv) signs at Milano - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Poythress has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He is a very experienced player. Poythress has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to five different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in China (Jilin Tigers), Russia (Zenit), Turkey (Galatasaray), NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers) and NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants and College Park SkyHawks). Poythress was voted to VTB United League All-Star Game in 2022. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. AX Armani Exchange Milano roster for 2023-24: Guards: Maodo Lo Giordano Bortolani Forwards: Giampaolo Ricci Shavon Shields Guglielmo Caruso Centers: Alexander Poythress Ismael Kamagate Coach: Ettore Messina |
| Ivory Coast post second straight win in Portugal - by Eurobasket News |
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Czech Republic - Ivory Coast 81:97 Ivory Coast overcame Czech Republic 97-81 at the International Tournament in Portugal. The European side starred with a 24-19 run, whilst Ivory Coast replied with a 22-18 rally in the second frame. Moreover, Ivory Coast erupted with a massive 34-17 surge in the third quarter to seal the win. Camara Zamba (200-F-1998) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Assemian Moulare (183-PG-2003) netted 15. Leo Kouadio delivered 14, while Cedric Bah (198-PF-1994) had 12. Matej Svoboda (200-F-1996, college: Dayton) answered with 15 points in the losing effort and Tomas Kyzlink (198-SG-1993) posted 12. |
| JAMAICA |
| BC Minsk adds Ogungbemi-Jackson to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
Previous (2021-22) season he played at Bakken in Danish BasketLigaen where in 32 games he was the league's fourth-best scorer with a remarkable 15.2ppg and had 3.2rpg, 4.5apg and 1.3spg in that year. Ogungbemi-Jackson contributed to his team winning the Danish League title and they also made it to the Cup final. Quite an impressive season as he was selected to Eurobasket.com Danish Ligaen All-Imports Team. He also played 16 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged high stats: 15.9ppg, 3.3rpg, 4.8apg, and 1.0spg in that year. Ogungbemi-Jackson contributed to his team making it to the FIBA Europe Cup Semifinals. It was another spectacular season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Second Team. He represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 27.8%, 3PT: 34.8%, FT: 87.5%. Ogungbemi-Jackson is quite an experienced player. He has played also professionally in Finland (Kataja), Holland (Groningen), Portugal (Galitos-Barreiro), Spain (Lleida), and Canada (Stingers). Ogungbemi-Jackson graduated from the University of Calgary in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. BC Minsk roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
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| JAPAN |
| Cameron Krutwig (ex Ibaraki R.) added to the roster of Real Betis - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played most recently at Cyberdyne Ibaraki Robots in Japanese B1 League. In 37 games he recorded 5.7ppg, 5.3rpg and 2.7apg last season. He also played for Blackwater Elite in Filipino PBA where in 12 games he averaged impressive 19.1ppg, 16.3rpg (#3 in the league), 5.7apg (top 5) and 1.1spg. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Antwerp Giants). Krutwig won regional championship title in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and the cup in 2018 and 2021. He voted toElgin Courier News Player of the Year back in 2016 and 2017. Krutwig graduated from Loyola University of Chicago in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. |
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| JORDAN |
| Portugal edged Jordan at the Viana do Castelo Tournament - by Eurobasket News |
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Portugal - Jordan 75:70 Portugal edged Jordan at the Viana do Castelo Tournament. The hosts improved to a 1-1 record after a 75-70 win. Portugal won the first quarter 26-21 and added a narrow 18-16 rally in the second frame. Jordan replied with a 16-12 run in the third period, but Portugal closed the game with a final 19-17 rally. Miguel Queiroz (202-PF-1991, agency: Promo Sport ID) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Rafael Lisboa (184-PG-1999) had 13. Goncalo Delgado (203-C/F-1998) notched 12 and Diogo Ventura (193-PG-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 11. Rondae Jefferson ended up with 15 points in a loss. |
| KOSOVO |
| Rugova comes back to Prishtina - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Rugova won Kosovo League championship title in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017 and 2019 and the Supercup in 2014, 2016, 2019 and 2020. Rugova was voted to Kosovo League All-Star Game back in 2013 and 2016. The previous (2021-22) season he played at KB Rahoveci. In 20 Superliga games he had 12.8ppg, 7.7rpg, 3.0apg and 1.3spg in that year. Rugova also played 12 games in Liga Unike where he got impressive 15.7ppg, 5.5rpg and 2.7apg in that year. He represented Kosovo at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 1.6ppg, 2.3rpg. Rugova played also at Penza. He won Kosovo League championship title in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017 and 2019 and the Supercup in 2014, 2016, 2019 and 2020. Rugova was selected to Kosovo League All-Star Game back in 2013 and 2016. |
| LAT-EST BL |
| 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 |
| 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). |
| Rodions Kurucs (ex Strasbourg) signs at Murcia - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2018 he was drafted by Brooklyn Nets (NBA) in second round (40th overall). Kurucs has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2017. Kurucs represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Latvia nine years ago. Kurucs' team won Silver and his stats at that event were 9 games: 13.4ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.9apg, 1.4spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 45.3%, 3PT: 26.4%, FT: 67.4%. He is a very experienced player. Kurucs has played also professionally in Serbia (Partizan), NBA (Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks), Spain (Barca and FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team), Latvia (VEF Riga and VEF BA Valka), NBA G League (Long Island Nets) and NBA Summer League (Toronto Raptors). He played in the final of Adriatic League in 2022. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Jelinek Howard Sant-Roos Ludvig Hakanson Dylan Ennis Forwards: Nemanja Radovic Rodions Kurucs Dustin Sleva Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
| 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 |
| Attar pip Real Bamako in a thriller - by Eurobasket News |
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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 |
| MALTA |
| Starlites tab rookie Davonte Craven - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Defending champion Starlites GIG (BOV League D1) landed American 203cm forward Davonte Craven for the new season. Craven just graduated from Rust (NAIA). In 27 games he averaged an impressive 17.5ppg, 7.2rpg, and 2.1apg last season. He was voted All-GCAC Newcomer of the Year in 2023. He started his college career at Bryant & Stratton College - Ohio (JUCO). Then he moved to Texas A&M University-Texarkana (NAIA). Craven's high school career he had spent at Maple Heights in Maple Heights, OH. So his pro career will start in Malta. |
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| Dorados add Speelman to their roster, ex CAB Madeira - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Speelman has played also professionally in Germany (Rist Wedel), Holland (Yoast United), Iceland and Luxembourg (Amicale). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team made it to the Dutch Cup final in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Dutch Eredivisie Honorable Mention in 2021. Speelman graduated from Denison University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. He played also for Ashland University for 2 years. |
| MONGOLIA |
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| World University Games: Romania edge Mongolia in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Romania - Mongolia 81-62 Romania edged Mongolia in Chengdu at the start of the World University Games 2023. The European side dominated the while game to end up with an 81-62 win. Romania won the first period 20-9 and led 11 points at the halftime. Moreover, they added a 19-16 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 25-20 rally. Emanuel Cate (207-C-1997) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Stefan Grasu (200-F-2003, agency: BIG) poured in 16. Ionut Berceanu (205-C-1998) finished the game with 10 points in a win. Dulguun Gankhuyag (204-C-2003) replied with 15 points in defeat and Sukhbat Batzorig (192-SF-2000) netted 13. |
| MONTENEGRO |
| Nemanja Djurisic re-signs at Stal - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Djurisic graduated from University of Georgia in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. BM Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski roster for 2023-24: Guards: Michal Chylinski Aigars Skele Aleksander Zalucki Rodney Chatman Forwards: Nemanja Djurisic Ojars Silins Arunas Mikalauskas Center: Damian Kulig Coach: Andrzej Urban |
| Runa Basket inks Nikola Ivanovic - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Ivanovic has been also a member of Montenegrin international program for some years. He has regularly played for Montenegrin senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Ivanovic represented Montenegro at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 7.0ppg, 1.3rpg, 3.0apg, FGP: 45.0%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 66.7%. He is quite experienced player. Ivanovic has played also professionally in Greece (AEK Athens), Italy (Cd'Orlando) and Montenegro (Mornar and Buducnost). He won Adriatic League championship title in 2018 and 2022 and made it to the Supercup final in 2018 and 2019. Ivanovic was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Montenegrin League Guard of the Year in 2011 and 2021. |
| NBA |
| Udonis Haslem Officially Confirms Retirement - by Eurobasket News |
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When Udonis Haslem (6'8''-F-1980, college: Florida) re-signed with the Heat in 2022, he made it clear that the 2022/23 season would be his last, a stance that he didn't waver from over the course of the year. On Friday, he made it clear that he hasn't reconsidered that decision, publishing an Instagram post in which he officially confirmed that he's retiring as a player. 'I consider myself extremely blessed to say I can leave this game with no regrets,' Haslem wrote as part of a larger statement. 'The championships, the accolades, the brotherhood, man it's hard not to be at peace. Undrafted to a 3x Champion, All-Rookie 2nd Team, Teammate Of The Year, the oldest player to play in an NBA Finals game, Miami Heat's all-time leading rebounder and longest-tenured player, the list goes on. ' I will always be the #OG, but now it's time for the family man and the businessman to get to work #40, see you in the rafters soon. Until then, #OG out.' Haslem, 43, joined the Heat as an undrafted free agent in 2003 and spent the next 20 years with the franchise, appearing in 879 regular season games and another 149 postseason contests. He won titles with the club in 2006, 2012, and 2013, averaging 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game over the course of his career. Although he hasn't played regular rotation minutes since the 2014/15 season, Haslem had remained a valued member of Miami's roster since then, signing a series of one-year contracts to remain with the club. Haslem has been the NBA's oldest player since Vince Carter retired in 2020, and joins Carter as just one of 10 players in league history to play at least 20 seasons. Unlike most members of that group, Haslem spent all 20 of his seasons with a single team, becoming just the third player in NBA history to play for the same franchise for at least two decades - Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks) and Kobe Bryant (Lakers) are the two others. Even though Haslem has retired, he has still been around the team this summer, serving as a mentor to its younger players. However, during his final few years as a player, he repeatedly told reporters that he had no desire to become a coach and would prefer to explore the possibility of buying into the Heat as a minority owner. 'I look to take a path of ownership, but to be a working owner, not a guy who crosses his legs and sits on the sideline,' Haslem said in February. 'I want to be a guy that connects the dots between the locker room and front office, connects the dots between the front office and the owners.' Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
| Antetokounmpo re-signs at the Bucks - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Antetokounmpo has never been drafted by the NBA. But in 2013 Delaware 87ers voted him in first round (9th overall) in the D-League draft. He has been also a member of Greek international program for some years. Antetokounmpo has regularly played for Greek senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.1ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.1spg, 3PT-1 (75.0%), FT: 55.6%. Antetokounmpo is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Spain (Andorra), other NBA teams (NY Knicks), Greece (Panathinaikos), France (Est Lyonnais) and NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats, Westchester Knicks and Wisconsin Antetokounmpord). He was selected to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Defensive Team back in 2018 and 2019. Milwaukee Bucks roster for 2023-24: Guard: Malik Beasley Forwards: Jae Crowder Thanasis Antetokounmpo Center: Robin Lopez Coach: Adrian Griffin |
| NCAA2 |
| Kerem Sariaslan is a newcomer at Davis & Elkins - by Eurobasket News | |
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Davis and Elkins College strengthened their roster with addition of 19-year old Turk Kerem Sariaslan for season 2023-24. Sariaslan has played for the last four years at TED Ankara in Turkish U19 League. In 21 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.4ppg, 4.8rpg, 5.2apg and 1.8spg last season. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Turk Telekom (also in U19 League) where in 8 games he averaged 6.4ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.1apg and 1.0spg in that year. Davis and Elkins College roster for 2023-24: Vadim Clanet Kerem Sariaslan Charleston Ponds Kaden Smallwood Samuel Rolle IV Ben Gilliam Clarens Pierre Nnadozie Okoroji Coach: Daniel Mondragon |
| NIGERIA |
| 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 |
| Antetokounmpo re-signs at the Bucks - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Antetokounmpo has never been drafted by the NBA. But in 2013 Delaware 87ers voted him in first round (9th overall) in the D-League draft. He has been also a member of Greek international program for some years. Antetokounmpo has regularly played for Greek senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.1ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.1spg, 3PT-1(75.0%), FT: 55.6%. Antetokounmpo is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Spain (Andorra), other NBA teams (NY Knicks), Greece (Panathinaikos), France (Est Lyonnais) and NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats, Westchester Knicks and Wisconsin Antetokounmpord). He was selected to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Defensive Team back in 2018 and 2019. Milwaukee Bucks roster for 2023-24: Guard: Malik Beasley Forwards: Jae Crowder Thanasis Antetokounmpo Center: Robin Lopez Coach: Adrian Griffin |
| 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 |
| Marin Petkov agreed terms with MZT Skopje - by Darko Najdovski | |
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Defending champion KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom (Prva Liga) strengthened their roster with addition of 20-year old 192cm guard Marin Petkov for upcoming season. Petkov has played for the last two years at KK Feniks 2010 Skopje. In 22 Prva Liga games he recorded 8.4ppg, 2.1rpg and 3.0apg last season. He helped them to make it to the cup final. Petkov represented North Macedonia at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) this year. Petkov's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 7.6ppg, 1.9rpg, 2.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 22.7%, FT: 82.4%. He has played previously for Vardar. KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom roster for 2023-24: Guards: Damjan Stojanovski Vojdan Stojanovski Marin Petkov Forward: Andrej Andonoski Center: Marko Bakovic |
| MZT Skopje adds Milovanovic to their roster - by Darko Najdovski | |
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Defending champion KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom (Prva Liga) added to their roster 21-year old North Macedonian guard Marko Milovanovic (196cm-96kg-2002) for new 2023-24 season. Milovanovic has played for the last four years at Juvi Cremona in Italian Serie A2. In 21 games he had just 2.5ppg last season. He represented North Macedonia at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Tbilisi (Georgia) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 13.4ppg, 5.7rpg, 2.3apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 46.9%, 3PT: 31.6%, FT: 76.9%. Milovanovic has played also professionally for other Italian teams like Bassano, Manerbio, Next Step Academy U16 team, Curtatone and Sassari. He won Italian Serie B championship title in 2022. KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom roster for 2023-24: Guards: Damjan Stojanovski Marko Milovanovic Marin Petkov Forwards: Andrej Andonoski Vojdan Stojanovski Center: Marko Bakovic |
| PANAMA |
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| Ateneo, Benilde set up UAAP-NCAA title clash in AsiaBasket - by Eurobasket News |
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles and the CSB Blazers arranged a UAAP-NCAA title clash in the AsiaBasket Las Pinas Championship after dispatching their respective semifinal opponents on Friday, July 28, at the Villar Coliseum. Ateneo big men Kainoa Ballungay (201-F, college: CS Stanislaus), Mason Amos (201-C-2004), Joseph Obasa, and Geo Chiu all imposed their will inside the paint to power the undefeated Blue Eagles to an 89-79 triumph over Sanzar Pharmaceuticals. Coming off a 17-point performance in Ateneo's 22-point demolition of the San Beda Red Lions in the quarterfinals on Thursday, July 27, Ballungay came up huge anew and delivered an identical 17-point showing to lead the Blue Eagles in scoring. Incoming Ateneo rookies Amos and Obasa added 16 and 14 points, respectively, while Chiu chipped in 11. The four towering big men combined for an efficient 23-of-32 field goal clip as Sanzar had no answers down low despite having two world imports in its lineup. After leading by as many as 20 points in the second quarter, 51-31, Ateneo failed to keep its foot on the gas as Sanzar tied the game at 72-all with 8:04 left in the fourth frame. Unfortunately for Sanzar, Ballungay took over for Ateneo and unleashed 10 of his 17 points in the final seven minutes to crush any hopes of an upset. Like the Blue Eagles, the Blazers survived a gritty stand by the Gerald Anderson-led Corsa Tires for a 76-70 victory in the other semifinal pairing. Reigning NCAA MVP Will Gozum (193-C-1999), Migz Oczon, and Robi Nayve scored 13 points each to propel Benilde to the down-the-wire win. With Benilde trailing by a point, 67-68, at the 3:20 mark of the final frame, it was Nayve who came through in the clutch as he unloaded 6 unanswered points to give the Blazers a two-possession lead with only 47 seconds remaining, 73-68. A layup by former Red Lion and incoming Blazer Tony Ynot pulled Corsa back within 3 points, 70-73, before Benilde's Felipe Marasigan responded with a cold-blooded triple with eight seconds to play to seal the deal. Anderson, a celebrity basketball player, showed the way for Corsa in the loss with a game-high 17 points on 7-of-16 shooting, to go along with 8 assists and 3 steals. Meanwhile, Ynot and his fellow former Red Lion and Benilde transferee Justine Sanchez had 15 and 14 points, respectively, against their future team in the NCAA. The knockout finals between Ateneo and Benilde will take place on Sunday, July 30. Courtesy of: rappler.com |
| POLAND |
| Milosz Gorenczyk is a newcomer at Walbrzych - by Eurobasket Center | |
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Gornik Trans.eu Walbrzych (1Liga) strengthened their roster with addition of 22-year old guard Milosz Gorenczyk (191cm-2001) for season 2023-24. Gorenczyk has played for the last two years at WKS Slask II Wroclaw. In 24 1Liga games he recorded 7.3ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.0apg last season. He has played previously for Zastal. Gornik Trans.eu Walbrzych roster for 2023-24: Guards: Krzysztof Jakobczyk Damian Durski Milosz Gorenczyk Michal Mindowicz Forward: Kacper Margiciok Center: Piotr Niedzwiedzki Coach: Andrzej Adamek |
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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 |
| Nemanja Djurisic re-signs at Stal - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Djurisic graduated from University of Georgia in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. BM Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski roster for 2023-24: Guards: Michal Chylinski Aigars Skele Aleksander Zalucki Rodney Chatman Forwards: Nemanja Djurisic Ojars Silins Arunas Mikalauskas Center: Damian Kulig Coach: Andrzej Urban |
| Slask inks Jawun Evans - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The most of last season he spent at Maccabi Effie Capital Rishon Le-Zion in Israeli National League where in 16 NBA Summer League games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 5.5apg and 2.0spg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Third Team. Evans also played for Juventus in Lithuanian LKL. In 14 NBA Summer League games he averaged 14.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 5.5apg and 1.4spg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Lithuanian LKL All-Imports Team and Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Second Team. In 2017 he was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) in second round (39th overall). He graduated from Oklahoma State University and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Evans represented USA at the World Championships U19 in Heraklion (Greece) eight years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 1.9ppg, 2.7apg, 1.0spg. He is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in NBA (LA Clippers and OKC Thunder), NBA G League (NAZ Suns, Cleveland Charge, Raptors 905 Missisauga and Ontario Clippers), Greece (Promitheas) and NBA Summer League (OKC Thunder and Utah Jazz White). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won NBA Summer League in Salt Lake City championship title in 2021. Evans was also voted All-Big 12 Freshman of the Year back in 2016. WKS Slask Wroclaw roster for 2023-24: Guards: Daniel Golebiowski Lukasz Kolenda Jawun Evans Hassani Gravett Aleksander Wisniewski Forwards: Jakub Niziol Szymon Nowicki Kuba Pisla Centers: Artsiom Parakhouski Dusan Miletic Mikolaj Adamczak Coach: Oliver Vidin |
| Panathinaikos tab Aleksander Balcerowski - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Balcerowski has been also a member of Polish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Polish senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team in 2020. Balcerowski represented Poland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 11.3ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.3spg, Blocks-5 (1.5bpg), FGP: 52.0%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 76.5%. He has played previously professionally in Serbia (BC Mega MIS Beograd) and Spain (CBA Gran Canaria 2nd team). Balcerowski was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention in 2023. His team made it to the Eurocup Semifinals in 2021. Panathinaikos OPAP Athens roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kostas Sloukas Jerian Grant Luca Vildoza Dimitris Moraitis Panagiotis Kalaitzakis Kyle Guy Forwards: Ioannis Papapetrou Marius Grigonis Juancho Hernangomez Kostas Mitoglou Nikos Chougkaz Lefteris Mantzoukas Centers: Mathias Lessort Aleksander Balcerowski Kostas Antetokounmpo Coach: Ergin Ataman |
| PORTUGAL |
| Povoa signs rookie Nate Johnson - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
CD Povoa (Liga Betclic) inked 23-year-old American 206cm center Nate Johnson for the upcoming season. Johnson just graduated from Southeast Missouri State University (NCAA). He has played there for the last three years. His team won OVC Tournament. Johnson started his college career at Seminole State College (JUCO). Then he moved to Southeast Missouri State University (NCAA). Johnson's high school career he had spent at American Heritage in Delray Beach, FL. Of course, it will be his first season in professional basketball. |
| Marquise Moore (ex Imortal) joins Spars - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Phoenix Hagen in German ProA where in 32 games he had 12.0ppg, 4.8rpg and 4.1apg in that year. In 2017 he was drafted by Iowa Wolves (G-League) in first round (8th overall). The former George Mason University standout is in his seventh season in pro basketball. Moore has played also professionally in USA, The Basketball Tournament (Brooklyn V.) and NBA Summer League (Minnesota Timberwolves). He was also voted All-Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2017. |
| 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. |
| Portugal edged Jordan at the Viana do Castelo Tournament - by Eurobasket News |
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Portugal - Jordan 75:70 Portugal edged Jordan at the Viana do Castelo Tournament. The hosts improved to a 1-1 record after a 75-70 win. Portugal won the first quarter 26-21 and added a narrow 18-16 rally in the second frame. Jordan replied with a 16-12 run in the third period, but Portugal closed the game with a final 19-17 rally. Miguel Queiroz (202-PF-1991, agency: Promo Sport ID) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Rafael Lisboa (184-PG-1999) had 13. Goncalo Delgado (203-C/F-1998) notched 12 and Diogo Ventura (193-PG-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 11. Rondae Jefferson ended up with 15 points in a loss. |
| Dorados add Speelman to their roster, ex CAB Madeira - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Speelman has played also professionally in Germany (Rist Wedel), Holland (Yoast United), Iceland and Luxembourg (Amicale). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team made it to the Dutch Cup final in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Dutch Eredivisie Honorable Mention in 2021. Speelman graduated from Denison University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. He played also for Ashland University for 2 years. |
| PUERTO RICO |
| Liege welcomes back Rodriguez, ex Bayamon - by Peter Buyse | |||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. Rodriguez was a member of Puerto Rican international program for some years. He was called to Puerto Rican Senior National Team between 2017 and 2020 and previously for U18 National Team in 2010. Rodriguez is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Rodriguez has played previously professionally in France (Cholet Basket), Israel (Next Urban Maccabi Haifa) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs and RGV Vipers). He won Puerto Rican BSN championship title in 2020 and 2022. Rodriguez was selected to Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Domestic Player of the Year in 2020 and 2021. He graduated from University of Miami in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Rodriguez played also for University of Kansas State for 2 years. |
| 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. |
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| ROMANIA |
| 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 |
| Cluj Napoca signs Jarell Eddie - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Eddie has played also professionally in France (SIG Strasbourg), Spain (Murcia and Hereda San Pablo Burgos), NBA (Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards), Turkey (Fenerbahce), NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Windy City Bulls) and The Basketball Tournament (GCG). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention back in 2020. He graduated from Virginia Tech University in 2014 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player. U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca roster for 2023-24: Guards: DJ Seeley Bryce Jones Karel Guzman Forwards: Jarell Eddie Mihai Maciuca Center: Emanuel Cate |
| 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 |
| World University Games: Romania edge Mongolia in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Romania - Mongolia 81-62 Romania edged Mongolia in Chengdu at the start of the World University Games 2023. The European side dominated the while game to end up with an 81-62 win. Romania won the first period 20-9 and led 11 points at the halftime. Moreover, they added a 19-16 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 25-20 rally. Emanuel Cate (207-C-1997) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Stefan Grasu (200-F-2003, agency: BIG) poured in 16. Ionut Berceanu (205-C-1998) finished the game with 10 points in a win. Dulguun Gankhuyag (204-C-2003) replied with 15 points in defeat and Sukhbat Batzorig (192-SF-2000) netted 13. |
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| RUSSIA |
| Runa Basket inks Nikola Ivanovic - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Ivanovic has been also a member of Montenegrin international program for some years. He has regularly played for Montenegrin senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Ivanovic represented Montenegro at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 7.0ppg, 1.3rpg, 3.0apg, FGP: 45.0%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 66.7%. He is quite experienced player. Ivanovic has played also professionally in Greece (AEK Athens), Italy (Cd'Orlando) and Montenegro (Mornar and Buducnost). He won Adriatic League championship title in 2018 and 2022 and made it to the Supercup final in 2018 and 2019. Ivanovic was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Montenegrin League Guard of the Year in 2011 and 2021. |
| Avtodor adds Beslac to their roster, ex Vojvodina NS - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. Beslac has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. He represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.3ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.0spg, FGP: 57.1%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 90.9%. Beslac has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like Smederevo, Vrsac and Vizura. His team made it to the Junior League Semifinals in 2017 and 2021. |
| 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. |
| RWANDA |
| RBL Round 20: Espoir is defeated by REG in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and Espoir (#3). REG (19-1) smashed visiting Espoir (14-6) by 18 points 82-64. REG have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-1 record. Espoir lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked APR (14-2) played at the court of 8th ranked UGB (10-12). APR smashed UGB 102-69. APR have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. UGB lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. APR will play against K-Titans (#5) in the next round. UGB will have a break next round. Second ranked Patriots (15-2) crushed at home 6th ranked Orion (11-9) by 55 points 116-61, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. Patriots have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-2 record having seven points less than leader REG. Newly promoted Orion keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. In the last game of round 20 Tigers lost to APR on the opponent's court 68-82.
UGB - APR 69-102 The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked APR (14-2) played at the court of 8th ranked UGB (10-12). APR smashed UGB 102-69. APR have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. UGB lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. APR will play against K-Titans (#5) in the next round. UGB will have a break next round. REG - Espoir 82-64 The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kigali: REG (#1) and Espoir (#3). REG (19-1) smashed visiting Espoir (14-6) by 18 points 82-64. REG have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-1 record. Espoir lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. Patriots - Orion 116-61 Second ranked Patriots (15-2) crushed at home 6th ranked Orion (11-9) by 55 points 116-61, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. Patriots have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-2 record having seven points less than leader REG. Newly promoted Orion keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. APR - Tigers 82-68 Rather expected game when 7th ranked Tigers (10-10) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked APR (14-2) 82-68 on Friday. APR have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Tigers at the other side keep the seventh position with ten games lost. APR will meet K-Titans (#5) in the next round. Tigers will play against IPRC-Huye and hope to secure a win. |
| SERBIA |
| Charlie Moore (ex FMP BG) joins Pistoia - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Moore was voted to ACC All-Defensive Team in 2022. He graduated from University of Miami in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. Moore played also for De Paul University for 2 years. Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Lorenzo Saccaggi Gianluca Della_Rosa Charlie Moore Payton Willis Forwards: Carl Wheatle Derek Ogbeide Ryan Hawkins Center: Angelo Del_Chiaro |
| Avtodor adds Beslac to their roster, ex Vojvodina NS - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. Beslac has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. He represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.3ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.0spg, FGP: 57.1%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 90.9%. Beslac has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like Smederevo, Vrsac and Vizura. His team made it to the Junior League Semifinals in 2017 and 2021. |
| 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 |
| SLOVENIA |
| Rogaska keeps Tabak for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
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Rogaska Crystal (Liga Nova KBM) re-signed 23-year old 195cm guard Patrik Tabak for season 2023-24. Tabak played there last season. In 29 Liga Nova KBM games he recorded 9.8ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.1apg and 1.6spg (in top 5). Great season indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com Slovenian League All-Defensive Team. He also played 5 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he averaged 7.0ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.4apg and 1.8spg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at KK Tajfun Sentjur. In 24 Liga Nova KBM games he had 4.8ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.4apg in that year. Tabak has played previously for two other teams: Bistrica and Terme Olimia. Among many awards his team made it to the Slovenian Cup final in 2021. He was selected to Eurobasket.com Slovenian 2SKL All-Newcomers Team back in 2018. |
| SOUTH AFRICA |
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| SPAIN |
| 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 | |
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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 |
| Cameron Krutwig (ex Ibaraki R.) added to the roster of Real Betis - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played most recently at Cyberdyne Ibaraki Robots in Japanese B1 League. In 37 games he recorded 5.7ppg, 5.3rpg and 2.7apg last season. He also played for Blackwater Elite in Filipino PBA where in 12 games he averaged impressive 19.1ppg, 16.3rpg (#3 in the league), 5.7apg (top 5) and 1.1spg. He has played also professionally in Belgium (Antwerp Giants). Krutwig won regional championship title in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and the cup in 2018 and 2021. He voted toElgin Courier News Player of the Year back in 2016 and 2017. Krutwig graduated from Loyola University of Chicago in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. |
| Palencia agree terms with Keye Van Der Vuurst - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last four years at Filou Oostende in Belgian Pro Basketball League. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 9 Pro Basketball League games he averaged 7.8ppg, 2.6rpg, 6.1apg and 1.0spg. He helped them to win the league title and they also made it to the Cup final. Van Der Vuurst also played 9 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 7.7ppg, 2.9rpg and 6.4apg (top 2). And finally he contributed to 33 games in BNXT League where he recorded 8.6ppg, 2.4rpg and 6.2apg (leader !!!). He contributed to his team making it to the BNXT League final. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-BNXT League Second Team. Van Der Vuurst has been also a member of Dutch international program for some years. He has regularly played for Dutch senior team since 2018 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2017. Van Der Vuurst represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 12.4ppg, 2.9rpg, Assists-2 (5.8apg), FGP: 63.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 68.4%. He has played also professionally in Gistel Oostende. Van Der Vuurst was selected to Belgian All-Star Game back in 2020. Zunder Palencia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Manuel Rodriguez Yannick Franke Jose Ortega Keye Van_Der_Vuurst Center: Ivan Cruz_Uceda Coach: Marco Justo |
| Gerard Blat joins Cartagena - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played previously professionally also in Iceland (Sindri) and Spain (Sant Josep, Prat, Arenys, Sant Adria and Almansa). His team won Spanish LEB Plata Group East Regular Season in 2022. Odilo FC Cartagena CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: Alejandro Jorda Gerard Blat Forwards: Xabier Beraza Onyinyechi Eyisi Sediq Garuba Center: Asier Gonzalez |
| Aitor Etxeguren agreed terms with Cantabria - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Penas Huesca where in 26 LEB Gold games he averaged 3.7ppg and 2.8rpg in that year. He represented Spain at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. Etxeguren has played previously for five other teams: Caceres, Zaragoza, Olivar, Zaragoza and Zaragoza. His team made it to the U16 Championship Semifinals in 2019. Grupo Alega Cantabria Torrelavega roster for 2023-24: Guard: Urban Klavzar Forwards: Vladyslav Voytso Derrick Walker Aitor Etxeguren Center: Niang Fallou |
| Ourense inks Alvaro Palazuelos - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played previously for Pas Pielagos. His team won Spanish LEB Plata Group West Regular Season in 2022. Club Ourense Baloncesto roster for 2023-24: Guards: Alvaro Palazuelos Justin Turner Josep Cera Forward: Karamo Jawara Center: Samuel Rodriguez |
| Nassjo inks Nyameye Adom, ex Huesca - by Eurobasket News | |
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KFUM Nassjo Basket (Basketligan) agreed terms with 25-year old American guard Nyameye Adom (185cm-86kg-1998, college: Wheaton, IL, agency: Promo Sport ID) for new 2023-24 season. Adom played last season at Penas Huesca in Spanish LEB Silver. In 26 games he had very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.5apg. He graduated from Wheaton College, IL in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. His team made it to the CCIW Tournament Semifinals in 2019 and 2022. |
| Zamora lands Josep Peris - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Aquimisa Carbajosa Empresarial where in 24 LEB Silver games he had 7.8ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.8apg in that year. He has played previously for two other teams: Lliria and Villarrobledo. Peris won EBA Group E-A Regular Season in 2019. Zamora Enamora roster for 2023-24: Guard: Josep Peris Forward: Jacob Round Centers: Jonas Paukste Souleymane Traore |
| Norris re-signs at Clavijo - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His team won IIAC Tournament in 2013 and 2015. Norris was selected All-IIAC Player of the Year back in 2015 and 2016. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Bisons in Finnish Korisliiga where in 6 games he averaged 7.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.7apg and 1.2spg in that year. He has played previously for three other Spain teams: Agustinos, Cantabria and Real Murcia. Norris graduated from University of Dubuque in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. His team won IIAC Tournament in 2013 and 2015. He was voted All-IIAC Player of the Year back in 2015 and 2016. |
| Tamayo re-signs at Menorca - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Tamayo represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 3.7ppg, 2.9rpg, 1.7apg. He has played previously for four other teams: Estudiantes, Huesca, Movistar Estudiantes Madrid B team and La Roda. |
| Castelldefels keep Puerta for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
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BBA Castelldefels (EBA) re-signed 25-year old 196cm forward Rafael Puerta for season 2023-24. Puerta has played there for the last five seasons. He has played previously for two other teams: Santfeliuenc and Barna. Puerta won Spanish EBA Group C-2001Regular Season championship title in 2022. |
| Rodions Kurucs (ex Strasbourg) signs at Murcia - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2018 he was drafted by Brooklyn Nets (NBA) in second round (40th overall). Kurucs has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2017. Kurucs represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Latvia nine years ago. Kurucs' team won Silver and his stats at that event were 9 games: 13.4ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.9apg, 1.4spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 45.3%, 3PT: 26.4%, FT: 67.4%. He is a very experienced player. Kurucs has played also professionally in Serbia (Partizan), NBA (Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks), Spain (Barca and FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team), Latvia (VEF Riga and VEF BA Valka), NBA G League (Long Island Nets) and NBA Summer League (Toronto Raptors). He played in the final of Adriatic League in 2022. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Jelinek Howard Sant-Roos Ludvig Hakanson Dylan Ennis Forwards: Nemanja Radovic Rodions Kurucs Dustin Sleva Centers: Moussa Diagne Simon Birgander Jordan Sakho Coach: Sito Alonso |
| Zaragoza tabs Mark Smith - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Among many awards he received Illinois Mr. Basketball and Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year award and was selected to MaxPreps High School All-America Honorable Mention back in 2017. He graduated from of Kansas State in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Smith played also for University of Missouri for 3 years. Casademont Zaragoza roster for 2023-24: Guards: Stefan Jovic Trae Bell-Haynes Mark Smith Lucas Hernandez Forward: Borisa Simanic Center: Jahlil Okafor |
| 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 |
| Nassjo inks Nyameye Adom, ex Huesca - by Eurobasket News | |
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KFUM Nassjo Basket (Basketligan) agreed terms with 25-year old American guard Nyameye Adom (185cm-86kg-1998, college: Wheaton, IL, agency: Promo Sport ID) for new 2023-24 season. Adom played last season at Penas Huesca in Spanish LEB Silver. In 26 games he had very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.5apg. He graduated from Wheaton College, IL in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. His team made it to the CCIW Tournament Semifinals in 2019 and 2022. |
| TAIWAN |
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| Herd That surges late, ousts Best Virginia in the TBT Regional semifinals, 74-61 - by Eurobasket News |
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A 21-3 second-half run propelled Herd That into the third round of The Basketball Tournament for the first time since 2020. The Marshall alumni team pulled away from WVU alumni squad Best Virginia, 74-61 in the West Virginia Regional semifinals at WesBanco Arena. The second round exit is Best Virginia's earliest defeat since the 2019 TBT. Best Virginia jumped out to a 13-4 lead early in the first quarter before Herd That found their footing on the defensive end of the floor. In the second half, Best Virginia made just 7-of-25 shots from the floor and they were just 2-of-15 from behind the arc. 'We really showed our toughness and our grit and our level of professionalism,' said Herd That's JP Tokoto (6'7''-F-1993, college: UNC). 'We were down. We looked at the score. We knew what we needed to do and we came out and did it in the second half. That was the end of the story.' 'At the end of the day, we just played Marshall basketball,' said Herd That's James Kelly. After trailing by nine points in the opening minutes, Herd That went on a 9-2 run that was capped by consecutive triples from Jon Elmore (6'3''-G-1995, college: Marshall). Herd That trailed 18-13 at the end of the first quarter. The Marshall alumni team tied the score at 27 late in the second quarter before Best Virginia scored the final three points in the frame to build a 30-27 halftime lead. Early in the third quarter, a Kevin Jones (6'9''-F-1989, college: WVU) 3-pointer capped a 9-2 Best Virginia run as they built a 49-41 lead. However, Herd That scored the final seven points in the frame and they trailed 49-48 entering the final quarter. Late in the third, Herd That forward JaCorey Williams (6'8''-C-1994, college: MTSU) fouled out after he was issued a personal foul and a technical foul in the same sequence. 'Jacorey is one of the better players in the tournament and one of the better players on our team,' said Elmore. 'We rely on him a lot. But like I said, guys stepped up. It was next-man-up. Derek Cooke Jr. (6'9''-F/C-1991, college: Wyoming) came in and dominated. JP made timely plays on offense and defense.' 'We just kind of forgot the game plan and we were fighting that attention battle the whole time. I am big on return on attention. Even me. I was kind of getting into the BS. We were worrying a lot more about a lot of stuff rather than what was going on next,' said Best Virginia head coach James Long. 'We were just worried about guys that were never going to see the floor chirping. They were just trying to stay relevant. We were giving into it and it just kind of turned into a joke for a while.' One minute into the fourth quarter, Herd That extended their scoring run to 14-0 as they built a 55-49 lead. Back-to-back baskets from Derek Cooke Jr. Jr. later brought the lead to double digits. Herd That entered the Elam Ending up 64-55. With the target score set at 72, it took Herd That six minutes of game time to reach the clinching mark. Elmore's 3-pointer ended the game and gave him 16 points on the night, tying for team-best honors. Herd That used 16 offensive rebounds to produce 14 second chance points. They outrebounded Best Virginia 48-41. 'We really wanted that to be one of our strong suits this year. If the ball goes up on the glass we have to capitalize on those second chance points, those tip-outs and keeping the ball alive,' Elmore said. 'And plays like that win games.' Five Herd That players scored in double digits. Elmore and Kelly led the way with 16 points each. Rob Gray scored 15 points. Tokoto added 11 and Cooke scored 10. 'We've got a lot of depth,' Elmore said. 'One-through-twelve, we are confident guys can produce no matter what number in the lineup you are. I thought everyone that played contributed and gave us energy. We fed off that.' In the fourth quarter, Best Virginia made just 1 of 16 shots from the floor. 'Guys get anxious and everybody wants to make a play when you are down and nobody is hitting shots,' said Best Virginia forward Kevin Jones. 'I think we fell into that. Everybody wanted to be the hero ball in a sense - not in a negative way - just wanted to help out because the flow of the game wasn't going our way.' 'It sucks having that lead and losing it,' said Best Virginia guard Chase Harler. 'Credit to them. They made open shots at the end of the game. We just struggled to score.' Kevin Jones led Best Virginia with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Jamel Morris (6'4''-G-1992, college: Fairmont St.) chipped in with 13 points. Best Virginia defeated Herd That in last year's regional semifinal matchup in Charleston. Herd That advances to Saturday's regional final at 2 p.m. They will meet Sideline Cancer, who defeated Challenge ALS: Florida, 60-51 in Thursday's second semifinal. The winner of Saturday's contest will advance to the national quarterfinal round on Sunday back at WesBanco Arena. Courtesy of: wvmetronews.com |
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| Yigit Onan is a newcomer at Gaziantep - by Eurobasket News | |
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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 |
| Kerem Sariaslan is a newcomer at Davis & Elkins - by Eurobasket News | |
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Davis and Elkins College strengthened their roster with addition of 19-year old Turk Kerem Sariaslan for season 2023-24. Sariaslan has played for the last four years at TED Ankara in Turkish U19 League. In 21 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.4ppg, 4.8rpg, 5.2apg and 1.8spg last season. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Turk Telekom (also in U19 League) where in 8 games he averaged 6.4ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.1apg and 1.0spg in that year. Davis and Elkins College roster for 2023-24: Vadim Clanet Kerem Sariaslan Charleston Ponds Kaden Smallwood Samuel Rolle IV Ben Gilliam Clarens Pierre Nnadozie Okoroji Coach: Daniel Mondragon |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Lions add Grantham to their roster, ex Nancy - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Chalons Reims (also in Betclic ELITE ProA) where in 30 games he averaged 11.0ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.4apg in that year. He is quite experienced player. Grantham has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA (LA Clippers and OKC Thunder), NBA G League (OKC Blue and Ontario Clippers), NBA Summer League (OKC Thunder) and The Basketball Tournament (Power of the Paw). His team made it to the ACC Tournament Semifinals in 2018. He graduated from Clemson University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. London Lions roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jordan Taylor Luke Nelson Tarik Phillip Matt Morgan Bradley Kaboza Forwards: Conor Morgan Sam Dekker Donte Grantham Morayo Soluade Kareem Queeley Centers: Gabriel Olaseni Josh Sharma Coach: Ryan Schmitt |
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| 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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| World University Games: Finland rolled over Azerbaijan in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Finland - Azerbaijan 105-43 Finland rolled over Azerbaijan in the opener of the World University Games 2023. They started with a 31-7 surge and never looked behind. Moreover, Finland posted wins in all the quarters of the game to achieve their first victory. Mustapha Amzil (206-F-2001) and Perttu Blomgren (195-PG-2001) top-scored for the winners with 18 points each, while Touko Tainamo (206-F-2001) delivered 15. Fikrat Alakbarov (183-PG-2003) replied with 16 points in a loss and Akbar Mammadov (201-F/C-1999) ended up with 15. |
| World University Games: Romania edge Mongolia in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Romania - Mongolia 81-62 Romania edged Mongolia in Chengdu at the start of the World University Games 2023. The European side dominated the while game to end up with an 81-62 win. Romania won the first period 20-9 and led 11 points at the halftime. Moreover, they added a 19-16 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 25-20 rally. Emanuel Cate (207-C-1997) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Stefan Grasu (200-F-2003, agency: BIG) poured in 16. Ionut Berceanu (205-C-1998) finished the game with 10 points in a win. Dulguun Gankhuyag (204-C-2003) replied with 15 points in defeat and Sukhbat Batzorig (192-SF-2000) netted 13. |
| AfroBasket 2023: Nigeria ease past Congo DR in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Nigeria - Congo DR 69-35 The defending champions overcame Congo DR in the opener of AfroBasket 2023. Nigeria easily controlled the game for the final 69-35 win. Nigeria opened the game with a 16-8 run to take the lead in the game and never looked behind. They won the second frame 13-10 as Blessing Ejiofor (196-C, college: WVU, agency: Areus Sports) made two free throws for 29-18 lead at the halftime. Moreover, Nigeria won the third period 17-14 and then erupted with a 19-0 run to start the last stanza. Cecile Nyoka (177-F-1986) managed to score for Congo in the last minute of the game and then Malu Irebu Grace scored two more free throws. Ifunaya Okoro (180-F-1999) and Olaoluwatomi Taiwo brought the last points for the winning side. Elizabeth Balogun (185-G/F-2000) and Ifunaya Okoro top-scored for the winners with 11 points each. Gracia Nguz (1992) replied with 12 points in the losing effort. |
| AfroBasket 2023: The hosts outscored Ivory Coast in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Rwanda - Ivory Coast 64:35 The hosts outscored Ivory Coast in their opener of the AfroBasket 2023. Rwanda dominated the whole gam for a 64-35 win. Rwanda nailed 14 points in the first and then the second frames to take a 7-point halftime advantage. The third quarter was decisive in the game as the home side needed a 24-8 surge to win the game. Moreover, they closed the opener with a 12-6 run for a final result. Destiney Philoxy (170-G-2000) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Janai Robertson netted 11. Hanna Amani (166-PG-1996) scored 6 points in a loss and Alima Doumbia (2002) delivered 5. |
| AfroBasket 2023: Mali overcame Uganda in Kigali - by Eurobasket News |
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Mali - Uganda 80:66 Mali overcame Uganda 80-66 in Kigali at the start of the AfroBasket 2023. Trailing 16-19 at the end of the first period, Mali replied with a 21-14 run as Fatoumata Sanou (160-PG-2004) nailed three for a 37-33 halftime advantage. Mali continued their dominance in the second half and posted two more wins. Djeneba N'Diaye (175-PG-1997) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and Fatoumata Sanou delivered 15. Alima Dembele scored 9, whilst Mariam Coulibaly (192-C-1997, agency: Areus Sports) and Salimatou Kourouma (180-F-1999) had 8 each. Jannon Otto (183-G-1997, college: UC Riverside) replied with 19 points in the losing effort, whilst Brenda Ekone (152-G-1996) netted 12. |
| AfroBasket 2023: Cameroon outlast Mozambique in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Cameroon - Mozambique 55-53 Cameroon opened win count at the 2023 AfroBasket. They overcame Mozambique in a thrilling battle in Kigali. Monique Akoa (180-G-2001) sank a three-pointer with less than 10 seconds remaining to propel Cameroon to the win. Cameroon posted a 16-12 lead after ten minutes. They maintained the advantage throughout the second term. Cameroon recorded a 32-26 halftime lead. Mozambique narrowed the gap in the third term. They eventually denied the deficit as Odelia Mafanela (181-F-1989) gave Mozambique a 53-51 lead with 44 seconds remaining. But Monique Akoa sank a decisive triple late in regulation and Cameroon got away with the victory. Carine Silatsa (186-F-1998) accounted for 13 points, while Monique Akoa and Jessica Thomas (168-G-1994, college: Miami, FL) delivered 12 points each for the winners. Odelia Mafanela answered with 18 points for Mozambique. |
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Argentina - Hungary 49-63 Hungary recorded the first win at the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu. They outgunned Argentina for the first win. Reka Manyoky (185-SG-2001) posted 16 points to lead the charge. Hungary claimed a 20-12 lead after ten minutes. Argentina bounced back with a 21-9 run in the second term to take a 33-29 halftime lead. But Hungary held their opponents to just 16 points in the second half and marched to the win. Beatrix Meresz (185-G/F-1999) netted 12 points in the victory. Candela Gentinetta (181-SF-2001) answered with game-high 18 points and 21 rebounds for Argentina. |
| AUSTRALIA |
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| Division B. Iceland rout Austria in opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Iceland is performing pretty well these days, The U20 team of coach Halldor Karl Thomson opened their tournament with a 72-40 routing of Austria. Elisabeth Aegisdottir (187-F/C-2003) had 16 points and 12 rebounds while going perfect 3 for 3 from down town in the win. The days that Iceland teams have been a pushover in division B seem to be gone. Okay, they are perhaps not yet closing in on promotion spots but the remarkable convincing win over Austria must make some opposing coaches frown. These girls have got game! They opened their tournament with a 24-10 quarter putting the game already more or less away. As they had to allow Austria a little bit of a surge in the second quarter they still led 45-25 at halftime, and proved to be cruising. With all players seeing between 9 and 26 minutes of action they showed remarkable depth at the bench alltho , granted, the starting line up chipped in for 44 of 72 total points, but that means 28points from the bench which is nothing short of promising. After 60-35 going in to the final quarter the game was over and done. The slow burning offense of Austria managed only 5 points in that final stanza giving them the lowest outcome of all teams that played on the first day. Leading Scorers: Iceland : Elisabeth Aegisdottir 16 points 12 rebounds. Tina Alexandersdottir 12 points; Vilborg Jonsdottir (166-PG-2003) 10 points 6 assists. Austria: Lara Mendl (170-F-2003) 9 points 13 rebounds Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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| AfroBasket 2023: Cameroon outlast Mozambique in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Cameroon - Mozambique 55-53 Cameroon opened win count at the 2023 AfroBasket. They overcame Mozambique in a thrilling battle in Kigali. Monique Akoa (180-G-2001) sank a three-pointer with less than 10 seconds remaining to propel Cameroon to the win. Cameroon posted a 16-12 lead after ten minutes. They maintained the advantage throughout the second term. Cameroon recorded a 32-26 halftime lead. Mozambique narrowed the gap in the third term. They eventually denied the deficit as Odelia Mafanela (181-F-1989) gave Mozambique a 53-51 lead with 44 seconds remaining. But Monique Akoa sank a decisive triple late in regulation and Cameroon got away with the victory. Carine Silatsa (186-F-1998) accounted for 13 points, while Monique Akoa and Jessica Thomas (168-G-1994, college: Miami, FL) delivered 12 points each for the winners. Odelia Mafanela answered with 18 points for Mozambique. |
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| Division B. Slovenia outlast Croatia in Group C - by Eurobasket News |
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In a battle of the probable giants in Group C Slovenia came out on top versus Croatia 56-69. The difference came out a bit positive for the Croatians as they managed to hold their opponents to only five points in the final stanza. The damage however already was done. In the opening minutes of the game Slovenia had the better vibe in the game. The Slovenians were quicker, faster, shooting better, and driving with more confidence. The 7-18 score at the end of the first ten minutes seemed to indicate an easy afternoon for them. But as Croatia found their rhythm and managed to hit back to back threes it became more of an equal game. Alltho the gap only decreased by three, having Slovenia lead at the break with 28-36, it seems like the Croatians were hanging on. The new team, looking to redeem after a dismal 17th place last year could not hang on to their momentum. Slovenian transition , fueled by the Symbolic sisters quickly gave the Slovenian squad momentum back. An unsportsmanlike foul on Croatian Marta Terze, and a technical for their coach did the rest. From 30-38 Slovenia improved to 32-52 on a Spela Brecelj three pointer. A few moments later a Sara Sambolic (172-PG-2004) three capped the third quarter at 39-64. The final stanza did not change much to that image. Katarina Sekulic pulled Croatia within 20 at 45-64 but with less than eight minutes to go the game was already in its final shape. It was Elena Pericic who closed the gap to 15 at 54-69 but the game only had several seconds to play. Slovenia , hitting only 5 for 15 from the charity stripe took the win after controlling the boards (50-40) led by Hana Ivanusa (186-F-2004, agency: LBM Management)s 11 boards. Leading scorers: Slovenia: Sara Sambolic 17 points: Hana Sambolic (176-PG-2004) 13 points. Hana Ivanusa 7 points 11 rebounds. Croatia: Elena Perecic 14 points 9 rebounds. Nika Rodek (177-G-2004) 10 ponts 6 rebounds. Vivien Nejasmic (182-PF-2004) 13 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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Nigeria - Congo DR 69-35 The defending champions overcame Congo DR in the opener of AfroBasket 2023. Nigeria easily controlled the game for the final 69-35 win. Nigeria opened the game with a 16-8 run to take the lead in the game and never looked behind. They won the second frame 13-10 as Blessing Ejiofor (196-C, college: WVU, agency: Areus Sports) made two free throws for 29-18 lead at the halftime. Moreover, Nigeria won the third period 17-14 and then erupted with a 19-0 run to start the last stanza. Cecile Nyoka (177-F-1986) managed to score for Congo in the last minute of the game and then Malu Irebu Grace scored two more free throws. Ifunaya Okoro (180-F-1999) and Olaoluwatomi Taiwo brought the last points for the winning side. Elizabeth Balogun (185-G/F-2000) and Ifunaya Okoro top-scored for the winners with 11 points each. Gracia Nguz (1992) replied with 12 points in the losing effort. |
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| EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U16 |
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MVP: Ela Gokchol (170-SG-2007) Best Guard: Seda Gabrielyan (167-G-2007) Best Forward: Ela Gokchol (170-SG-2007) Best Center: Shilan Akbingol (180-PF-2007)
First Team Seda Gabrielyan (167-G-2007) Ela Gokchol (170-SG-2007) Andrea Cobo (168-G-2007)  Salome Svani (2007) Shilan Akbingol (180-PF-2007)
Second Team Emilia Lazo (161-G-2007) Emily Tershalla (164-SG-2007) Vanya Baldacchino (164-SF-2007) Sarah Fenech (178-F-2007)  Irina Nebesnaia (183-F-2009) |
| EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U20 |
| Division B. Netherlands cruise past Kosovo at the start of U20 European Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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The Dutch WU20 team has opened their quest for division A with a decent 87-57 win over Kosovo. Starting center Frode Van Der Schans (2003) hit a close shot within 15 seconds and the Dutch never looked back. It did not mean al came easy for the Dutch team that saw play-caller Bart Sengers come back after seven years away from the job. Alltho the Dutch managed to control the rebound in the first quarter, and get shots of close to the rim they neglected to reward themselves by missing a lot of freethrows on their way to a 23-17 first quarter that saw the Kosovo team make the most of defensive errors the Dutch committed. It did not really hurt the Dutch because they managed to keep scoring while keeping everybody involved. Afer 46-29 at halftime the Dutch made the impression to be looking for a blow-out altho some sloppy passing and sub-par defensive plays did bring hope to the Kosovo hearts. In the final stanza they even managed to bring some extra effort and reduce the gap to 22 before the Dutch scored the final points of the game to make it a 30 game victory. Leading scorers: Netherlands: Lotte Van Kruistum (183-SF-2003) 18, Iris Vennema (186-SG-2004) 11 points in 11 minutes, Jaleesa Molina (186-PF-2004, college: Temple) 10 points 6 rebounds. Jasmijn Olsem (180-F-2004) 9 points 7 rebounds. Kosovo: Astera Tuhina (175-G-2004) 22 points. Anile Selmani (174-G-2004) 11 points. Enisa Kamerolli (160-PG-2003) 10 points 7 rebounds 4 assists. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Germany dominate Switzerland in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Germany WU20 is one of the teams that publicly stated their goal is promotion, and they made no mistakes in their first game, beating Switzerland 75-55 behind stellar play from Frieda Buehner (184-F/C-2004, college: Florida) who had 14 points and 15 rebounds in just 26 minutes. The game was pretty close in the opening minutes with the Switzerland squad bringing lots of energy and even leading early on 2-4 on a Lana Wenger (193-F-2003) jumpshot. Stephanie Martinez made it 2-7 on a three pointer but just before half through the first quarter it was Malien Rolf evening the score with a rainbow from downtown for 12-12 but it was only in the final seconds of the quarter that two Buhner freethrows put the Germans ahead 18-17 after ten minutes. The self proclaimed favorites for promotion only managed to pull away in the second half of the second quarter as a 8-0 run got them going from 25-25 to 32-25. It was the signal for the Swiss to break the run with a time out. A few minutes later they managed to close in a bit as Lana Wenger connected for 40-34, only to see both teams reaching the break at 44-37. Germany had the upper hand, and fought hard to keep it that way, but the Swiss team was no pushover. They only allowed the gap to grow with a mere three points, so all was possible at the end of the third stanza. But the tank appeared empty as Switzerland didn't reach double digits in the final quarter, and saw Germany add another 18 for the 75-55 final score. Leading scorers: Germany: Frieda Buehner 14 points 15 rebounds. Lina Sontag (190-F-2003) 14 points. Olivia Okra 12 points. Switzerland: Lana Wenger 14 points 8 rebounds. Lin Schwarz (186-SF-2003, agency: LBM Management) 14 points 10 rebounds 2 teals. Viktoria Ranisavljevic (164-G-2005) 11 points. Stephanie Martinez 11 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks
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| Division B: Great Britian erase halftime deficit, down Ukraine - by Eurobasket News |
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Great Britain came back from behind , trailing 35-31 at halftime, to beat Ukraine after a strong second half of the game. Fatmata Janneh (180-F-2004) had 23 points 17 rebounds 6 assists and 2 steals for the winners. Ukraine was led by a 22 points and 9 rebounds outing of Yvhenia Putra while Vera Hrumaliuk had 14 pints 5 rebounds 3 assists for the losing team. Putra opened the score for the Ukrainians and even doubled the score after an Abbey Whitehouse layup for a 2-3 score. The Ukrainians remained on top as the Brits were not able to counter. After 11-11 Great Britain opened their first serious lead, paced by Fatmata Janneh , capped by a three pointer from Kian Omer Jones. The British team held on to the lead as Ukraine desperately fought back to 17-18 at the end of the first quarter. They could not avoid however Ukraine grabbing the lead again as Yvheniia Putra (191-C-2004) put back a Semenchuk miss for 19-18. The Ukrainians managed to take a 21-18 lead, before Fatmata Janneh brought back the lead to team GB: 21-23 . The Ukrainian team did not blink an eye, but regrouped and took a 9-0 run capped by a Vera Hrymaliuk three to take a 30-23 lead. After a layup for 32-26 she even hit another three for 35-28 but team GB managed to score the final three points of the quarter to pull within 35-31 at halftime. After halftime the Ukrainians scored the first six points of the second half (41-33) only to see the Brits show resilience. A Kian Omer-Jones three gave them the lead back at 43-44 and this time it was for good. Ukraine went on a scoring drought scoring only two points for the rest of the quarter while Great Britain managed to pull away to 43-52 at the end of the third quarter. The resistance was far from gone but it seemed impossible to get on a run. Team GB was in control and never really had to look back. Leading scorers: Ukraine: Yvheniia Putra 22 points 9 rebounds; Vera Hrumaliuk 14 points 5 rebounds. Team GB: Fatmata Janneh 23 points 17 rebounds 6 assists. Kaylie Edge (178-G-2004) 23 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Slovenia outlast Croatia in Group C - by Eurobasket News |
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In a battle of the probable giants in Group C Slovenia came out on top versus Croatia 56-69. The difference came out a bit positive for the Croatians as they managed to hold their opponents to only five points in the final stanza. The damage however already was done. In the opening minutes of the game Slovenia had the better vibe in the game. The Slovenians were quicker, faster, shooting better, and driving with more confidence. The 7-18 score at the end of the first ten minutes seemed to indicate an easy afternoon for them. But as Croatia found their rhythm and managed to hit back to back threes it became more of an equal game. Alltho the gap only decreased by three, having Slovenia lead at the break with 28-36, it seems like the Croatians were hanging on. The new team, looking to redeem after a dismal 17th place last year could not hang on to their momentum. Slovenian transition , fueled by the Symbolic sisters quickly gave the Slovenian squad momentum back. An unsportsmanlike foul on Croatian Marta Terze, and a technical for their coach did the rest. From 30-38 Slovenia improved to 32-52 on a Spela Brecelj three pointer. A few moments later a Sara Sambolic (172-PG-2004) three capped the third quarter at 39-64. The final stanza did not change much to that image. Katarina Sekulic pulled Croatia within 20 at 45-64 but with less than eight minutes to go the game was already in its final shape. It was Elena Pericic who closed the gap to 15 at 54-69 but the game only had several seconds to play. Slovenia , hitting only 5 for 15 from the charity stripe took the win after controlling the boards (50-40) led by Hana Ivanusa (186-F-2004, agency: LBM Management)s 11 boards. Leading scorers: Slovenia: Sara Sambolic 17 points: Hana Sambolic (176-PG-2004) 13 points. Hana Ivanusa 7 points 11 rebounds. Croatia: Elena Perecic 14 points 9 rebounds. Nika Rodek (177-G-2004) 10 ponts 6 rebounds. Vivien Nejasmic (182-PF-2004) 13 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Hosts Romania dominate Georgia - by Eurobasket News |
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Hometeam Romania opened their tournament on a high note, reaching triple digits in their clash with Georgia. Georgia, hampered by the absence of impressive center Lika Kvirkvelia quickly got dismissed by the smooth operating home team that had no less than five players reach double digits. For the Georgians it was only Tamar Papaushvili who reach double digits with 16. Strong center Keso Barbakadze (185-C-2003) had 13 rebounds to go with 6 points on 3 for 15 shooting. Romania opened as if they were dreaming after winning the opening tip. While Romania shared the ball and managed to get good options it took the Georgians more than ten minutes to make a regular fieldgoal. It was Ana Namgaladze who connected for 28-11 after an assist by U16 and U18 MVP Salome Svani. The Romanians were not impressed and kept on finding good looks alltho decision making sometimes infuriated the home fans. At the halftime mark the home team was leading 49-19 so the second half actually was just to see if Romania would be able to make it to a century. Barbakadze scored the first points of the second half , only to see Romania answer with a Ana Ivan (174-G/F-2004) three. Romania extended their lead to forty as Ilinca Belegante set up an Iona Vanessa Velcea three for 67-27. With 73-34 at the start of the final stanza the home team had lost a little step in their quest for a century. A 5-0 Georgia run seemed hopeful, but a Alexia Frincu (170-SF-2004) three for 85-39 demolished all hopes for a Georgia comeback. It was Frincu again who lifted the score to double digits as the clock ran out: 102-44 Leading Scorers: Romania: Alexia Frincu 17 points 5 rebounds, Catalina Ion (183-F-2003) 16 points 8 rebounds 5 assists 5 steals. Krizta Kozman 14 points 6 assists. Ana Ivan 13, Ioana Vanessa Velcoa 12 points 6 assists. Georgia: Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-2003) 16 points. Keso Barbakadze 6 points 13 rebounds. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Iceland rout Austria in opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Iceland is performing pretty well these days, The U20 team of coach Halldor Karl Thomson opened their tournament with a 72-40 routing of Austria. Elisabeth Aegisdottir (187-F/C-2003) had 16 points and 12 rebounds while going perfect 3 for 3 from down town in the win. The days that Iceland teams have been a pushover in division B seem to be gone. Okay, they are perhaps not yet closing in on promotion spots but the remarkable convincing win over Austria must make some opposing coaches frown. These girls have got game! They opened their tournament with a 24-10 quarter putting the game already more or less away. As they had to allow Austria a little bit of a surge in the second quarter they still led 45-25 at halftime, and proved to be cruising. With all players seeing between 9 and 26 minutes of action they showed remarkable depth at the bench alltho , granted, the starting line up chipped in for 44 of 72 total points, but that means 28points from the bench which is nothing short of promising. After 60-35 going in to the final quarter the game was over and done. The slow burning offense of Austria managed only 5 points in that final stanza giving them the lowest outcome of all teams that played on the first day. Leading Scorers: Iceland : Elisabeth Aegisdottir 16 points 12 rebounds. Tina Alexandersdottir 12 points; Vilborg Jonsdottir (166-PG-2003) 10 points 6 assists. Austria: Lara Mendl (170-F-2003) 9 points 13 rebounds Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Ireland prevail against Greece in thriller - by Eurobasket News |
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Ireland was the second team that took court in Craiova today after being relegated last year and they had to go full gas all game to keep Greece behind them. The Irish team grabbed victory 74-80 after forty intense minutes. Sara Hickey put up yet another MVP worthy performance going for 27 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Anastasia Drosouni had 10 assists for Greece in only 20 minutes. Greece is one of the most successful participants in division B having claimed each medal once in previous years. This year with stellar forward Elena Bosgana (188-G) they might go for a new medal. It was however Sarah Hickey (180-G-2004) who drew a foul by Bosgana and converted both free throws to open the score. As much as Ireland enjoyed an early 0-5 lead, it was Bosgana who pulled the teams even and put Greece ahead at 6-5 after sinking two foulshots. Both teams exchanged buckets before Greece managed to make a small gap towards 19-11 at a Lamprini Polymer three. Whoever was thinking it was an early decision didn't take the Irish for real: An 0-8 run capped by an Emily Smyth three pulled them even, and Lucy Coogan even brought the Irish back in to the lead. The battle went on, with neither team managing to pull away more than four points but at he halftime mark both teams were as close as could be: 42-41 with Greece in the lead. Early on after the break an Ella O'Donnell long distance bomb after a Hickey assist for the first time again made the gap go to six: 44-50 and Hazel Finn (177-PG-2003) assisted on a Hickey drive for 44-52. It took the Greek around five minutes to pull within four as Lamprini Polymeni again connected from downtown: 57-61 with a bit over two minutes to go. She even signed the 59-61 but the Irish held on to the lead as Elena Bosgana missed a chance to tie the score at the buzzer. Halfway through the final stanza Danai Papadopoulou (193-C-2003) tied the score at 70 a piece but Greece failed on back-to-back offenses to take the lead. And while Greece failed to take the lead, Ireland did manage to convert on good option, thus bringing the win into safe haven. Leading scorers: Greece: Lamprini Polymeer 29 points (7 for 15 from downtown), Elena Bosgana 15 points 5 rebounds. Danai Papadopoulou 15 points 10 rebounds. Ireland: Sarah Hickey 27 points 11 rebounds 3 assists 2 steals; Hazel Finn 16; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Norway outgun Slovakia - by Eurobasket News |
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Norway closed the first day of action with a 80-61 win over Slovakia. Paced by their Dynamic Duo of Karyn Sanford (183-G-2003) (27 points) and Maria Myklebust (185-F-2003) (17 points) they used a strong second quarter to pull ahead and extended their lead after the break. It was a tight game in the opening stanza where neither team really got their momentum. Norway had troubles defending Slovakian shooting guard Liana Uzovicova (179-SG-2004) who gave the Norwegian defense all they could handle by collecting 17 points and 9 rebounds in the game. She however lacked the support the home team managed to provide their leading scorers as only Alexandra Erdelyova and Vanda Kristlova (183-C-2003) reahed double digits. The next in line only had 4 points for the Slovakian team that trailed 38-30 at the break. Not to big of a problem one might say, but after the break Norway started way better and as Karyn Sanford put the 52-35 on the boards it seemed like Slovakian belief in succes diminished. Myklebust lifted the difference between both teams to 23 from the line for 62-39 before Nina Janstova put 62-41 on the scoreboard in Craiova at the end of the third. Both teams exchanged scores in the final quarter , that saw Slovakia incapable of making runs to close the gap. Norway never panicked and eased to a lopsided victory, allowing their opponents to take the win in the final quarter (18-20) but that did not take away anything of the Norwegian joy after the opening win. Leading scorers: Norway: Karyn Sanford 27 points, Maria Myklebust 17 points. Fatima Mohammad (170-G-2003) 10 points (including a perfect 3 for 3 from 3) Slovakia: Liana Uzovicova 17 points 9 rebounds. Alexandra Erdelyova 14 points , Vanda Kristlova 13 points 10 rebounds. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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| Division B. Hosts Romania dominate Georgia - by Eurobasket News |
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Hometeam Romania opened their tournament on a high note, reaching triple digits in their clash with Georgia. Georgia, hampered by the absence of impressive center Lika Kvirkvelia quickly got dismissed by the smooth operating home team that had no less than five players reach double digits. For the Georgians it was only Tamar Papaushvili who reach double digits with 16. Strong center Keso Barbakadze (185-C-2003) had 13 rebounds to go with 6 points on 3 for 15 shooting. Romania opened as if they were dreaming after winning the opening tip. While Romania shared the ball and managed to get good options it took the Georgians more than ten minutes to make a regular fieldgoal. It was Ana Namgaladze who connected for 28-11 after an assist by U16 and U18 MVP Salome Svani. The Romanians were not impressed and kept on finding good looks alltho decision making sometimes infuriated the home fans. At the halftime mark the home team was leading 49-19 so the second half actually was just to see if Romania would be able to make it to a century. Barbakadze scored the first points of the second half , only to see Romania answer with a Ana Ivan (174-G/F-2004) three. Romania extended their lead to forty as Ilinca Belegante set up an Iona Vanessa Velcea three for 67-27. With 73-34 at the start of the final stanza the home team had lost a little step in their quest for a century. A 5-0 Georgia run seemed hopeful, but a Alexia Frincu (170-SF-2004) three for 85-39 demolished all hopes for a Georgia comeback. It was Frincu again who lifted the score to double digits as the clock ran out: 102-44 Leading Scorers: Romania: Alexia Frincu 17 points 5 rebounds, Catalina Ion (183-F-2003) 16 points 8 rebounds 5 assists 5 steals. Krizta Kozman 14 points 6 assists. Ana Ivan 13, Ioana Vanessa Velcoa 12 points 6 assists. Georgia: Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-2003) 16 points. Keso Barbakadze 6 points 13 rebounds. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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| Division B. Germany dominate Switzerland in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Germany WU20 is one of the teams that publicly stated their goal is promotion, and they made no mistakes in their first game, beating Switzerland 75-55 behind stellar play from Frieda Buehner (184-F/C-2004, college: Florida) who had 14 points and 15 rebounds in just 26 minutes. The game was pretty close in the opening minutes with the Switzerland squad bringing lots of energy and even leading early on 2-4 on a Lana Wenger (193-F-2003) jumpshot. Stephanie Martinez made it 2-7 on a three pointer but just before half through the first quarter it was Malien Rolf evening the score with a rainbow from downtown for 12-12 but it was only in the final seconds of the quarter that two Buhner freethrows put the Germans ahead 18-17 after ten minutes. The self proclaimed favorites for promotion only managed to pull away in the second half of the second quarter as a 8-0 run got them going from 25-25 to 32-25. It was the signal for the Swiss to break the run with a time out. A few minutes later they managed to close in a bit as Lana Wenger connected for 40-34, only to see both teams reaching the break at 44-37. Germany had the upper hand, and fought hard to keep it that way, but the Swiss team was no pushover. They only allowed the gap to grow with a mere three points, so all was possible at the end of the third stanza. But the tank appeared empty as Switzerland didn't reach double digits in the final quarter, and saw Germany add another 18 for the 75-55 final score. Leading scorers: Germany: Frieda Buehner 14 points 15 rebounds. Lina Sontag (190-F-2003) 14 points. Olivia Okra 12 points. Switzerland: Lana Wenger 14 points 8 rebounds. Lin Schwarz (186-SF-2003, agency: LBM Management) 14 points 10 rebounds 2 teals. Viktoria Ranisavljevic (164-G-2005) 11 points. Stephanie Martinez 11 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks
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Young has played also professionally in Switzerland (STV Luzern) and WBCBL (San Diego S.). She was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-German DBBL Honorable Mention back in 2013 and 2015. Her team made it to the DBBL Semifinals in 2015. It may be one of last seasons in her extensive career, which she may end at Blaze. Young graduated from University of Pacific in 2009 and it will be her 15th (!!!) season in pro basketball. She played also for Delta College for one year. |
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Bay Area Phoenix agreed terms with center Michaela Vanderklugt (6'1'', college: CUI). Vanderklugt played last season at BC Pharmaserv Marburg in German DBBL. She graduated from Concordia University Irvine in 2021 and it will be her third season as a professional player. |
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| Division B. Ireland prevail against Greece in thriller - by Eurobasket News |
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Ireland was the second team that took court in Craiova today after being relegated last year and they had to go full gas all game to keep Greece behind them. The Irish team grabbed victory 74-80 after forty intense minutes. Sara Hickey put up yet another MVP worthy performance going for 27 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Anastasia Drosouni had 10 assists for Greece in only 20 minutes. Greece is one of the most successful participants in division B having claimed each medal once in previous years. This year with stellar forward Elena Bosgana (188-G) they might go for a new medal. It was however Sarah Hickey (180-G-2004) who drew a foul by Bosgana and converted both free throws to open the score. As much as Ireland enjoyed an early 0-5 lead, it was Bosgana who pulled the teams even and put Greece ahead at 6-5 after sinking two foulshots. Both teams exchanged buckets before Greece managed to make a small gap towards 19-11 at a Lamprini Polymer three. Whoever was thinking it was an early decision didn't take the Irish for real: An 0-8 run capped by an Emily Smyth three pulled them even, and Lucy Coogan even brought the Irish back in to the lead. The battle went on, with neither team managing to pull away more than four points but at he halftime mark both teams were as close as could be: 42-41 with Greece in the lead. Early on after the break an Ella O'Donnell long distance bomb after a Hickey assist for the first time again made the gap go to six: 44-50 and Hazel Finn (177-PG-2003) assisted on a Hickey drive for 44-52. It took the Greek around five minutes to pull within four as Lamprini Polymeni again connected from downtown: 57-61 with a bit over two minutes to go. She even signed the 59-61 but the Irish held on to the lead as Elena Bosgana missed a chance to tie the score at the buzzer. Halfway through the final stanza Danai Papadopoulou (193-C-2003) tied the score at 70 a piece but Greece failed on back-to-back offenses to take the lead. And while Greece failed to take the lead, Ireland did manage to convert on good option, thus bringing the win into safe haven. Leading scorers: Greece: Lamprini Polymeer 29 points (7 for 15 from downtown), Elena Bosgana 15 points 5 rebounds. Danai Papadopoulou 15 points 10 rebounds. Ireland: Sarah Hickey 27 points 11 rebounds 3 assists 2 steals; Hazel Finn 16; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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| Division B. Netherlands cruise past Kosovo at the start of U20 European Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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The Dutch WU20 team has opened their quest for division A with a decent 87-57 win over Kosovo. Starting center Frode Van Der Schans (2003) hit a close shot within 15 seconds and the Dutch never looked back. It did not mean al came easy for the Dutch team that saw play-caller Bart Sengers come back after seven years away from the job. Alltho the Dutch managed to control the rebound in the first quarter, and get shots of close to the rim they neglected to reward themselves by missing a lot of freethrows on their way to a 23-17 first quarter that saw the Kosovo team make the most of defensive errors the Dutch committed. It did not really hurt the Dutch because they managed to keep scoring while keeping everybody involved. Afer 46-29 at halftime the Dutch made the impression to be looking for a blow-out altho some sloppy passing and sub-par defensive plays did bring hope to the Kosovo hearts. In the final stanza they even managed to bring some extra effort and reduce the gap to 22 before the Dutch scored the final points of the game to make it a 30 game victory. Leading scorers: Netherlands: Lotte Van Kruistum (183-SF-2003) 18, Iris Vennema (186-SG-2004) 11 points in 11 minutes, Jaleesa Molina (186-PF-2004, college: Temple) 10 points 6 rebounds. Jasmijn Olsem (180-F-2004) 9 points 7 rebounds. Kosovo: Astera Tuhina (175-G-2004) 22 points. Anile Selmani (174-G-2004) 11 points. Enisa Kamerolli (160-PG-2003) 10 points 7 rebounds 4 assists. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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Argentina - Hungary 49-63 Hungary recorded the first win at the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu. They outgunned Argentina for the first win. Reka Manyoky (185-SG-2001) posted 16 points to lead the charge. Hungary claimed a 20-12 lead after ten minutes. Argentina bounced back with a 21-9 run in the second term to take a 33-29 halftime lead. But Hungary held their opponents to just 16 points in the second half and marched to the win. Beatrix Meresz (185-G/F-1999) netted 12 points in the victory. Candela Gentinetta (181-SF-2001) answered with game-high 18 points and 21 rebounds for Argentina. |
| ICELAND |
| Division B. Iceland rout Austria in opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Iceland is performing pretty well these days, The U20 team of coach Halldor Karl Thomson opened their tournament with a 72-40 routing of Austria. Elisabeth Aegisdottir (187-F/C-2003) had 16 points and 12 rebounds while going perfect 3 for 3 from down town in the win. The days that Iceland teams have been a pushover in division B seem to be gone. Okay, they are perhaps not yet closing in on promotion spots but the remarkable convincing win over Austria must make some opposing coaches frown. These girls have got game! They opened their tournament with a 24-10 quarter putting the game already more or less away. As they had to allow Austria a little bit of a surge in the second quarter they still led 45-25 at halftime, and proved to be cruising. With all players seeing between 9 and 26 minutes of action they showed remarkable depth at the bench alltho , granted, the starting line up chipped in for 44 of 72 total points, but that means 28points from the bench which is nothing short of promising. After 60-35 going in to the final quarter the game was over and done. The slow burning offense of Austria managed only 5 points in that final stanza giving them the lowest outcome of all teams that played on the first day. Leading Scorers: Iceland : Elisabeth Aegisdottir 16 points 12 rebounds. Tina Alexandersdottir 12 points; Vilborg Jonsdottir (166-PG-2003) 10 points 6 assists. Austria: Lara Mendl (170-F-2003) 9 points 13 rebounds Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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| IRELAND |
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Ireland was the second team that took court in Craiova today after being relegated last year and they had to go full gas all game to keep Greece behind them. The Irish team grabbed victory 74-80 after forty intense minutes. Sara Hickey put up yet another MVP worthy performance going for 27 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Anastasia Drosouni had 10 assists for Greece in only 20 minutes. Greece is one of the most successful participants in division B having claimed each medal once in previous years. This year with stellar forward Elena Bosgana (188-G) they might go for a new medal. It was however Sarah Hickey (180-G-2004) who drew a foul by Bosgana and converted both free throws to open the score. As much as Ireland enjoyed an early 0-5 lead, it was Bosgana who pulled the teams even and put Greece ahead at 6-5 after sinking two foulshots. Both teams exchanged buckets before Greece managed to make a small gap towards 19-11 at a Lamprini Polymer three. Whoever was thinking it was an early decision didn't take the Irish for real: An 0-8 run capped by an Emily Smyth three pulled them even, and Lucy Coogan even brought the Irish back in to the lead. The battle went on, with neither team managing to pull away more than four points but at he halftime mark both teams were as close as could be: 42-41 with Greece in the lead. Early on after the break an Ella O'Donnell long distance bomb after a Hickey assist for the first time again made the gap go to six: 44-50 and Hazel Finn (177-PG-2003) assisted on a Hickey drive for 44-52. It took the Greek around five minutes to pull within four as Lamprini Polymeni again connected from downtown: 57-61 with a bit over two minutes to go. She even signed the 59-61 but the Irish held on to the lead as Elena Bosgana missed a chance to tie the score at the buzzer. Halfway through the final stanza Danai Papadopoulou (193-C-2003) tied the score at 70 a piece but Greece failed on back-to-back offenses to take the lead. And while Greece failed to take the lead, Ireland did manage to convert on good option, thus bringing the win into safe haven. Leading scorers: Greece: Lamprini Polymeer 29 points (7 for 15 from downtown), Elena Bosgana 15 points 5 rebounds. Danai Papadopoulou 15 points 10 rebounds. Ireland: Sarah Hickey 27 points 11 rebounds 3 assists 2 steals; Hazel Finn 16; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| IVORY COAST |
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Rwanda - Ivory Coast 64:35 The hosts outscored Ivory Coast in their opener of the AfroBasket 2023. Rwanda dominated the whole gam for a 64-35 win. Rwanda nailed 14 points in the first and then the second frames to take a 7-point halftime advantage. The third quarter was decisive in the game as the home side needed a 24-8 surge to win the game. Moreover, they closed the opener with a 12-6 run for a final result. Destiney Philoxy (170-G-2000) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Janai Robertson netted 11. Hanna Amani (166-PG-1996) scored 6 points in a loss and Alima Doumbia (2002) delivered 5. |
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| Netherlands cruise past Kosovo at the start of U20 European Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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The Dutch WU20 team has opened their quest for division A with a decent 87-57 win over Kosovo. Starting center Frode Van Der Schans (2003) hit a close shot within 15 seconds and the Dutch never looked back. It did not mean al came easy for the Dutch team that saw play-caller Bart Sengers come back after seven years away from the job. Alltho the Dutch managed to control the rebound in the first quarter, and get shots of close to the rim they neglected to reward themselves by missing a lot of freethrows on their way to a 23-17 first quarter that saw the Kosovo team make the most of defensive errors the Dutch committed. It did not really hurt the Dutch because they managed to keep scoring while keeping everybody involved. Afer 46-29 at halftime the Dutch made the impression to be looking for a blow-out altho some sloppy passing and sub-par defensive plays did bring hope to the Kosovo hearts. In the final stanza they even managed to bring some extra effort and reduce the gap to 22 before the Dutch scored the final points of the game to make it a 30 game victory. Leading scorers: Netherlands: Lotte Van Kruistum (183-SF-2003) 18, Iris Vennema (186-SG-2004) 11 points in 11 minutes, Jaleesa Molina (186-PF-2004, college: Temple) 10 points 6 rebounds. Jasmijn Olsem (180-F-2004) 9 points 7 rebounds. Kosovo: Astera Tuhina (175-G-2004) 22 points. Anile Selmani (174-G-2004) 11 points. Enisa Kamerolli (160-PG-2003) 10 points 7 rebounds 4 assists. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Netherlands cruise past Kosovo at the start of U20 European Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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The Dutch WU20 team has opened their quest for division A with a decent 87-57 win over Kosovo. Starting center Frode Van Der Schans (2003) hit a close shot within 15 seconds and the Dutch never looked back. It did not mean al came easy for the Dutch team that saw play-caller Bart Sengers come back after seven years away from the job. Alltho the Dutch managed to control the rebound in the first quarter, and get shots of close to the rim they neglected to reward themselves by missing a lot of freethrows on their way to a 23-17 first quarter that saw the Kosovo team make the most of defensive errors the Dutch committed. It did not really hurt the Dutch because they managed to keep scoring while keeping everybody involved. Afer 46-29 at halftime the Dutch made the impression to be looking for a blow-out altho some sloppy passing and sub-par defensive plays did bring hope to the Kosovo hearts. In the final stanza they even managed to bring some extra effort and reduce the gap to 22 before the Dutch scored the final points of the game to make it a 30 game victory. Leading scorers: Netherlands: Lotte Van Kruistum (183-SF-2003) 18, Iris Vennema (186-SG-2004) 11 points in 11 minutes, Jaleesa Molina (186-PF-2004, college: Temple) 10 points 6 rebounds. Jasmijn Olsem (180-F-2004) 9 points 7 rebounds. Kosovo: Astera Tuhina (175-G-2004) 22 points. Anile Selmani (174-G-2004) 11 points. Enisa Kamerolli (160-PG-2003) 10 points 7 rebounds 4 assists. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| MALI |
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| AfroBasket 2023: Mali overcame Uganda in Kigali - by Eurobasket News |
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Mali - Uganda 80:66 Mali overcame Uganda 80-66 in Kigali at the start of the AfroBasket 2023. Trailing 16-19 at the end of the first period, Mali replied with a 21-14 run as Fatoumata Sanou (160-PG-2004) nailed three for a 37-33 halftime advantage. Mali continued their dominance in the second half and posted two more wins. Djeneba N'Diaye (175-PG-1997) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and Fatoumata Sanou delivered 15. Alima Dembele scored 9, whilst Mariam Coulibaly (192-C-1997, agency: Areus Sports) and Salimatou Kourouma (180-F-1999) had 8 each. Jannon Otto (183-G-1997, college: UC Riverside) replied with 19 points in the losing effort, whilst Brenda Ekone (152-G-1996) netted 12. |
| Real Bamako surprise KSC in the latest game - by Eurobasket News |
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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. |
| MEXICO |
| LNBPF Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Adelitas and Fuerza Regia record wins - by Eurobasket News |
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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 |
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| AfroBasket 2023: Cameroon outlast Mozambique in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Cameroon - Mozambique 55-53 Cameroon opened win count at the 2023 AfroBasket. They overcame Mozambique in a thrilling battle in Kigali. Monique Akoa (180-G-2001) sank a three-pointer with less than 10 seconds remaining to propel Cameroon to the win. Cameroon posted a 16-12 lead after ten minutes. They maintained the advantage throughout the second term. Cameroon recorded a 32-26 halftime lead. Mozambique narrowed the gap in the third term. They eventually denied the deficit as Odelia Mafanela (181-F-1989) gave Mozambique a 53-51 lead with 44 seconds remaining. But Monique Akoa sank a decisive triple late in regulation and Cameroon got away with the victory. Carine Silatsa (186-F-1998) accounted for 13 points, while Monique Akoa and Jessica Thomas (168-G-1994, college: Miami, FL) delivered 12 points each for the winners. Odelia Mafanela answered with 18 points for Mozambique. |
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| Marlow added as Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Western Oregon - by Eurobasket News |
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The Western Oregon women's basketball program and first-year coach Jessica Peatross announced the hiring of assistant coach DJ Marlow . Marlow starts his position immediately. Marlow comes to Western Oregon after being the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Salem University. Marlow assisted the team to its most wins in 22 years by going 14-17. The team was led by its defense as it finished fifth in D-II in defensive field goal percentage (34.2 percent) and led the nation in defensive rebounds per game and was 12th in rebounds per game. Prior to Salem, Marlow was an assistant coach at Warner University (NAIA) and head women's JV coach (2021-22). As the assistant, Marlow recruited and developed two freshmen players that earned first-team all-conference honors in Chanelle McDonald and Jasmine Edwards. McDonald also earned conference freshman of the year. Marlow led the JV team to its first winning season and first championship in school history. Prior to Warner University, Marlow spent two years as head girls basketball coach at Tenoroc High School (2019-2021). During his two years at Tenoroc, the girls team was the most improved team in the district. Marlow also led them to their first winning season in 10 years and was named 4A FACA Coach of the year. Marlow has extensive experience developing players as lead instructor and coach for Agape Hoops in Missouri, as well as coaching several AAU teams over the years. Marlow also developed professional and NCAA D1/NCAA D2 players in the summer. Marlow began his collegiate playing career at NJCAA DI Little Big Horn College in Montana where he averaged 18.5 points per game, as well as 4.5 assists and 3.0 steals. He was named Region 9 First team All-Conference and led the region in points and steals (finished second in the nation). He also played and started at Misericordia University, where he had game highs of 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals. Later, Marlow was a walk-on at Delaware State University. In high school, he played basketball at Kathleen and Lakeland High School where he averaged 11 points, and was the team's leading rebounder. He was chosen to be on the Polk County All-Star team as well. Marlow is from Lakeland, Florida. Courtesy of: wouwolves.com |
| NEW ZEALAND |
| 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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| AfroBasket 2023: Nigeria ease past Congo DR in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Nigeria - Congo DR 69-35 The defending champions overcame Congo DR in the opener of AfroBasket 2023. Nigeria easily controlled the game for the final 69-35 win. Nigeria opened the game with a 16-8 run to take the lead in the game and never looked behind. They won the second frame 13-10 as Blessing Ejiofor (196-C, college: WVU, agency: Areus Sports) made two free throws for 29-18 lead at the halftime. Moreover, Nigeria won the third period 17-14 and then erupted with a 19-0 run to start the last stanza. Cecile Nyoka (177-F-1986) managed to score for Congo in the last minute of the game and then Malu Irebu Grace scored two more free throws. Ifunaya Okoro (180-F-1999) and Olaoluwatomi Taiwo brought the last points for the winning side. Elizabeth Balogun (185-G/F-2000) and Ifunaya Okoro top-scored for the winners with 11 points each. Gracia Nguz (1992) replied with 12 points in the losing effort. |
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In 2017 she was drafted by Atlanta Dream (WNBA) in third round (31st overall). The former Duke University standout is in her seventh season in pro basketball. She also represented Nigeria at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. Her stats at that event were 3 games: 8.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.3apg, FGP-2 (69.2%), 3PT: 16.7%. Chidom is quite experienced player. She has played also professionally in Belarus (BC Minsk), Greece (Dafni Agioy) and Slovenia (Celje). Chidom played in the final of ACC Tournament in 2014 and 2017. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was selected to Eurobasket.com All-French LFB Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| NORWAY |
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| Division B. Norway outgun Slovakia - by Eurobasket News |
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Norway closed the first day of action with a 80-61 win over Slovakia. Paced by their Dynamic Duo of Karyn Sanford (183-G-2003) (27 points) and Maria Myklebust (185-F-2003) (17 points) they used a strong second quarter to pull ahead and extended their lead after the break. It was a tight game in the opening stanza where neither team really got their momentum. Norway had troubles defending Slovakian shooting guard Liana Uzovicova (179-SG-2004) who gave the Norwegian defense all they could handle by collecting 17 points and 9 rebounds in the game. She however lacked the support the home team managed to provide their leading scorers as only Alexandra Erdelyova and Vanda Kristlova (183-C-2003) reahed double digits. The next in line only had 4 points for the Slovakian team that trailed 38-30 at the break. Not to big of a problem one might say, but after the break Norway started way better and as Karyn Sanford put the 52-35 on the boards it seemed like Slovakian belief in succes diminished. Myklebust lifted the difference between both teams to 23 from the line for 62-39 before Nina Janstova put 62-41 on the scoreboard in Craiova at the end of the third. Both teams exchanged scores in the final quarter , that saw Slovakia incapable of making runs to close the gap. Norway never panicked and eased to a lopsided victory, allowing their opponents to take the win in the final quarter (18-20) but that did not take away anything of the Norwegian joy after the opening win. Leading scorers: Norway: Karyn Sanford 27 points, Maria Myklebust 17 points. Fatima Mohammad (170-G-2003) 10 points (including a perfect 3 for 3 from 3) Slovakia: Liana Uzovicova 17 points 9 rebounds. Alexandra Erdelyova 14 points , Vanda Kristlova 13 points 10 rebounds. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| POLAND |
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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. |
| PORTUGAL |
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| Division B. Hosts Romania dominate Georgia - by Eurobasket News |
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Hometeam Romania opened their tournament on a high note, reaching triple digits in their clash with Georgia. Georgia, hampered by the absence of impressive center Lika Kvirkvelia quickly got dismissed by the smooth operating home team that had no less than five players reach double digits. For the Georgians it was only Tamar Papaushvili who reach double digits with 16. Strong center Keso Barbakadze (185-C-2003) had 13 rebounds to go with 6 points on 3 for 15 shooting. Romania opened as if they were dreaming after winning the opening tip. While Romania shared the ball and managed to get good options it took the Georgians more than ten minutes to make a regular fieldgoal. It was Ana Namgaladze who connected for 28-11 after an assist by U16 and U18 MVP Salome Svani. The Romanians were not impressed and kept on finding good looks alltho decision making sometimes infuriated the home fans. At the halftime mark the home team was leading 49-19 so the second half actually was just to see if Romania would be able to make it to a century. Barbakadze scored the first points of the second half , only to see Romania answer with a Ana Ivan (174-G/F-2004) three. Romania extended their lead to forty as Ilinca Belegante set up an Iona Vanessa Velcea three for 67-27. With 73-34 at the start of the final stanza the home team had lost a little step in their quest for a century. A 5-0 Georgia run seemed hopeful, but a Alexia Frincu (170-SF-2004) three for 85-39 demolished all hopes for a Georgia comeback. It was Frincu again who lifted the score to double digits as the clock ran out: 102-44 Leading Scorers: Romania: Alexia Frincu 17 points 5 rebounds, Catalina Ion (183-F-2003) 16 points 8 rebounds 5 assists 5 steals. Krizta Kozman 14 points 6 assists. Ana Ivan 13, Ioana Vanessa Velcoa 12 points 6 assists. Georgia: Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-2003) 16 points. Keso Barbakadze 6 points 13 rebounds. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| RWANDA |
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Rwanda - Ivory Coast 64:35 The hosts outscored Ivory Coast in their opener of the AfroBasket 2023. Rwanda dominated the whole gam for a 64-35 win. Rwanda nailed 14 points in the first and then the second frames to take a 7-point halftime advantage. The third quarter was decisive in the game as the home side needed a 24-8 surge to win the game. Moreover, they closed the opener with a 12-6 run for a final result. Destiney Philoxy (170-G-2000) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Janai Robertson netted 11. Hanna Amani (166-PG-1996) scored 6 points in a loss and Alima Doumbia (2002) delivered 5. |
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| SLOVAKIA |
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| Division B. Norway outgun Slovakia - by Eurobasket News |
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Norway closed the first day of action with a 80-61 win over Slovakia. Paced by their Dynamic Duo of Karyn Sanford (183-G-2003) (27 points) and Maria Myklebust (185-F-2003) (17 points) they used a strong second quarter to pull ahead and extended their lead after the break. It was a tight game in the opening stanza where neither team really got their momentum. Norway had troubles defending Slovakian shooting guard Liana Uzovicova (179-SG-2004) who gave the Norwegian defense all they could handle by collecting 17 points and 9 rebounds in the game. She however lacked the support the home team managed to provide their leading scorers as only Alexandra Erdelyova and Vanda Kristlova (183-C-2003) reahed double digits. The next in line only had 4 points for the Slovakian team that trailed 38-30 at the break. Not to big of a problem one might say, but after the break Norway started way better and as Karyn Sanford put the 52-35 on the boards it seemed like Slovakian belief in succes diminished. Myklebust lifted the difference between both teams to 23 from the line for 62-39 before Nina Janstova put 62-41 on the scoreboard in Craiova at the end of the third. Both teams exchanged scores in the final quarter , that saw Slovakia incapable of making runs to close the gap. Norway never panicked and eased to a lopsided victory, allowing their opponents to take the win in the final quarter (18-20) but that did not take away anything of the Norwegian joy after the opening win. Leading scorers: Norway: Karyn Sanford 27 points, Maria Myklebust 17 points. Fatima Mohammad (170-G-2003) 10 points (including a perfect 3 for 3 from 3) Slovakia: Liana Uzovicova 17 points 9 rebounds. Alexandra Erdelyova 14 points , Vanda Kristlova 13 points 10 rebounds. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| World University Games: Chinese Taipei outscore Slovakia in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Slovakia - Chinese Taipei 61-69 Chinese Taipei outscored Slovakia 69-61 in Chengdu at the World University Games. The Asian side improved to a 2-0 record on Saturday. Both teams nailed 15 points each in the opening period and then European representative grabbed a 2-point halftime advantage. The third quarter was decisive in the game as Chinese Taipei erupted with a 24-12 surge to seal the win. Lin Tieh (182-C-1999) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Lo Pin (168-PG-1996) had 13. Sona Svetlikova (184-C-1999) ended up with 20 points in the losing case and Zuzana Vargova (184-F-2002) produced 12. |
| SLOVENIA |
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In a battle of the probable giants in Group C Slovenia came out on top versus Croatia 56-69. The difference came out a bit positive for the Croatians as they managed to hold their opponents to only five points in the final stanza. The damage however already was done. In the opening minutes of the game Slovenia had the better vibe in the game. The Slovenians were quicker, faster, shooting better, and driving with more confidence. The 7-18 score at the end of the first ten minutes seemed to indicate an easy afternoon for them. But as Croatia found their rhythm and managed to hit back to back threes it became more of an equal game. Alltho the gap only decreased by three, having Slovenia lead at the break with 28-36, it seems like the Croatians were hanging on. The new team, looking to redeem after a dismal 17th place last year could not hang on to their momentum. Slovenian transition , fueled by the Symbolic sisters quickly gave the Slovenian squad momentum back. An unsportsmanlike foul on Croatian Marta Terze, and a technical for their coach did the rest. From 30-38 Slovenia improved to 32-52 on a Spela Brecelj three pointer. A few moments later a Sara Sambolic (172-PG-2004) three capped the third quarter at 39-64. The final stanza did not change much to that image. Katarina Sekulic pulled Croatia within 20 at 45-64 but with less than eight minutes to go the game was already in its final shape. It was Elena Pericic who closed the gap to 15 at 54-69 but the game only had several seconds to play. Slovenia , hitting only 5 for 15 from the charity stripe took the win after controlling the boards (50-40) led by Hana Ivanusa (186-F-2004, agency: LBM Management)s 11 boards. Leading scorers: Slovenia: Sara Sambolic 17 points: Hana Sambolic (176-PG-2004) 13 points. Hana Ivanusa 7 points 11 rebounds. Croatia: Elena Perecic 14 points 9 rebounds. Nika Rodek (177-G-2004) 10 ponts 6 rebounds. Vivien Nejasmic (182-PF-2004) 13 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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Germans Homs - U.E Mataro FM (LF2) re-signed 31-year old 187cm center Marta Arbizu for season 2023-24. Arbizu has played there for the last two seasons. A very spectacular year in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 Honorable Mention. She has played previously for four other teams: Viladecans, Sarria, Cerdanyola and Maresme. Her team was regular season runner-up in Spanish Liga Catalana Group 1 in 2018. |
| Coruna signs Marta Moix - by Eurobasket News | |
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Maristas Coruna (LF2) signed 27-year old Marta Moix (1996) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Moix played last season at Real Canoe in the LF Challenge. LF Challenge was a little too high level for her, where in 23 LF Challenge games she had just 1.3ppg. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Vantage Towers Alcobendas (also in LF Challenge). LF Challenge was a little too high level for her, where in 22 LF Challenge games she recorded only 0.8ppg and 1.5rpg in that year. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. |
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Innova-TSN Leganes (LF Challenge) added to their roster 19-year old Davinia Angel (2004) for season 2023-24. Angel played last season at Casademont Zaragoza in Spanish LF Endesa. She managed to play in three leagues last year. LF Endesa was a little too high level for her, where in 9 games she recorded just 1.3ppg and 1.0rpg (leader !!!). LF Challenge will be definitely a better match and she can see more playing time. Angel helped them to make it to the semifinals. Quite impressive season as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. She also played 4 games in Eurocup where she averaged only 1.3ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.3apg. The other team she played that season for was El Olivar (LF2). In 25 games she had 12.8ppg, 11.1rpg (leader !!!), 1.9apg and 1.8spg. It was another spectacular season as she was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. Another team she played that season for was Zaragoza (LF Endesa). LF Endesa was a little too high level for her, where in 9 games she got only 1.3ppg and 1.0rpg (leader !!!). And one more great season too as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. Angel also played 4 games in Eurocup where she got only 1.3ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.3apg. She has played previously for Logrono. Innova-TSN Leganes roster for 2023-24: Marina Lizarazu Irene Lahuerta Cristina Soriano Aminata Sangare Davinia Angel |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Division B. Germany dominate Switzerland in the opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Germany WU20 is one of the teams that publicly stated their goal is promotion, and they made no mistakes in their first game, beating Switzerland 75-55 behind stellar play from Frieda Buehner (184-F/C-2004, college: Florida) who had 14 points and 15 rebounds in just 26 minutes. The game was pretty close in the opening minutes with the Switzerland squad bringing lots of energy and even leading early on 2-4 on a Lana Wenger (193-F-2003) jumpshot. Stephanie Martinez made it 2-7 on a three pointer but just before half through the first quarter it was Malien Rolf evening the score with a rainbow from downtown for 12-12 but it was only in the final seconds of the quarter that two Buhner freethrows put the Germans ahead 18-17 after ten minutes. The self proclaimed favorites for promotion only managed to pull away in the second half of the second quarter as a 8-0 run got them going from 25-25 to 32-25. It was the signal for the Swiss to break the run with a time out. A few minutes later they managed to close in a bit as Lana Wenger connected for 40-34, only to see both teams reaching the break at 44-37. Germany had the upper hand, and fought hard to keep it that way, but the Swiss team was no pushover. They only allowed the gap to grow with a mere three points, so all was possible at the end of the third stanza. But the tank appeared empty as Switzerland didn't reach double digits in the final quarter, and saw Germany add another 18 for the 75-55 final score. Leading scorers: Germany: Frieda Buehner 14 points 15 rebounds. Lina Sontag (190-F-2003) 14 points. Olivia Okra 12 points. Switzerland: Lana Wenger 14 points 8 rebounds. Lin Schwarz (186-SF-2003, agency: LBM Management) 14 points 10 rebounds 2 teals. Viktoria Ranisavljevic (164-G-2005) 11 points. Stephanie Martinez 11 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks
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Slovakia - Chinese Taipei 61-69 Chinese Taipei outscored Slovakia 69-61 in Chengdu at the World University Games. The Asian side improved to a 2-0 record on Saturday. Both teams nailed 15 points each in the opening period and then European representative grabbed a 2-point halftime advantage. The third quarter was decisive in the game as Chinese Taipei erupted with a 24-12 surge to seal the win. Lin Tieh (182-C-1999) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Lo Pin (168-PG-1996) had 13. Sona Svetlikova (184-C-1999) ended up with 20 points in the losing case and Zuzana Vargova (184-F-2002) produced 12. |
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| Yavuz comes back to Galatasaray - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish KBSL Honorable Mention back in 2019 and 2020. The previous (2021-22) season she played at Galatasaray. But in 6 KBSL games she averaged just 1.2ppg and 1.0apg in that year. She also played 1 game in Eurocup, but she did not score anything, had only 1 assist and 1 steal. She was a member of Turkish international program for some years. Yavuz was called to Turkish Senior National Team between 2010 and 2021 and previously for U20 National Team in 2008. She has spent her entire career in Turkey playing for eight other teams: Istanbul Universitesi SK, Kayseri, Cankaya, TED Ankara, Samsun, Hatay, Orduspor and Yakin Dogu. Yavuz was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish KBSL Honorable Mention back in 2019 and 2020. Galatasaray M.P. Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guards: Gizem Yavuz Hind Ben-Abdelkader Busra Akbas Forwards: Meltem Yildizhan Mikiah Herbert-Harrigan |
| Ebo's pro career starts at Manisa - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
TKBL newcomer Turgutlu Belediyespor Manisa tabbed 23-year-old American 193cm center Lauren Ebo for the new season. Ebo just graduated from Notre Dame (NCAA). In 28 games she averaged 9.0ppg and 7.0rpg last season. She helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Ebo started her college career at The Pennsylvania State University (NCAA). Then she moved to The University of Texas (NCAA). Ebo's high school career she had spent at Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, MD. So her pro career will start in Turkey. |
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| AfroBasket 2023: Mali overcame Uganda in Kigali - by Eurobasket News |
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Mali - Uganda 80:66 Mali overcame Uganda 80-66 in Kigali at the start of the AfroBasket 2023. Trailing 16-19 at the end of the first period, Mali replied with a 21-14 run as Fatoumata Sanou (160-PG-2004) nailed three for a 37-33 halftime advantage. Mali continued their dominance in the second half and posted two more wins. Djeneba N'Diaye (175-PG-1997) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and Fatoumata Sanou delivered 15. Alima Dembele scored 9, whilst Mariam Coulibaly (192-C-1997, agency: Areus Sports) and Salimatou Kourouma (180-F-1999) had 8 each. Jannon Otto (183-G-1997, college: UC Riverside) replied with 19 points in the losing effort, whilst Brenda Ekone (152-G-1996) netted 12. |
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| Division B: Great Britian erase halftime deficit, down Ukraine - by Eurobasket News |
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Great Britain came back from behind , trailing 35-31 at halftime, to beat Ukraine after a strong second half of the game. Fatmata Janneh (180-F-2004) had 23 points 17 rebounds 6 assists and 2 steals for the winners. Ukraine was led by a 22 points and 9 rebounds outing of Yvhenia Putra while Vera Hrumaliuk had 14 pints 5 rebounds 3 assists for the losing team. Putra opened the score for the Ukrainians and even doubled the score after an Abbey Whitehouse layup for a 2-3 score. The Ukrainians remained on top as the Brits were not able to counter. After 11-11 Great Britain opened their first serious lead, paced by Fatmata Janneh , capped by a three pointer from Kian Omer Jones. The British team held on to the lead as Ukraine desperately fought back to 17-18 at the end of the first quarter. They could not avoid however Ukraine grabbing the lead again as Yvheniia Putra (191-C-2004) put back a Semenchuk miss for 19-18. The Ukrainians managed to take a 21-18 lead, before Fatmata Janneh brought back the lead to team GB: 21-23 . The Ukrainian team did not blink an eye, but regrouped and took a 9-0 run capped by a Vera Hrymaliuk three to take a 30-23 lead. After a layup for 32-26 she even hit another three for 35-28 but team GB managed to score the final three points of the quarter to pull within 35-31 at halftime. After halftime the Ukrainians scored the first six points of the second half (41-33) only to see the Brits show resilience. A Kian Omer-Jones three gave them the lead back at 43-44 and this time it was for good. Ukraine went on a scoring drought scoring only two points for the rest of the quarter while Great Britain managed to pull away to 43-52 at the end of the third quarter. The resistance was far from gone but it seemed impossible to get on a run. Team GB was in control and never really had to look back. Leading scorers: Ukraine: Yvheniia Putra 22 points 9 rebounds; Vera Hrumaliuk 14 points 5 rebounds. Team GB: Fatmata Janneh 23 points 17 rebounds 6 assists. Kaylie Edge (178-G-2004) 23 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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Great Britain came back from behind , trailing 35-31 at halftime, to beat Ukraine after a strong second half of the game. Fatmata Janneh (180-F-2004) had 23 points 17 rebounds 6 assists and 2 steals for the winners. Ukraine was led by a 22 points and 9 rebounds outing of Yvhenia Putra while Vera Hrumaliuk had 14 pints 5 rebounds 3 assists for the losing team. Putra opened the score for the Ukrainians and even doubled the score after an Abbey Whitehouse layup for a 2-3 score. The Ukrainians remained on top as the Brits were not able to counter. After 11-11 Great Britain opened their first serious lead, paced by Fatmata Janneh , capped by a three pointer from Kian Omer Jones. The British team held on to the lead as Ukraine desperately fought back to 17-18 at the end of the first quarter. They could not avoid however Ukraine grabbing the lead again as Yvheniia Putra (191-C-2004) put back a Semenchuk miss for 19-18. The Ukrainians managed to take a 21-18 lead, before Fatmata Janneh brought back the lead to team GB: 21-23 . The Ukrainian team did not blink an eye, but regrouped and took a 9-0 run capped by a Vera Hrymaliuk three to take a 30-23 lead. After a layup for 32-26 she even hit another three for 35-28 but team GB managed to score the final three points of the quarter to pull within 35-31 at halftime. After halftime the Ukrainians scored the first six points of the second half (41-33) only to see the Brits show resilience. A Kian Omer-Jones three gave them the lead back at 43-44 and this time it was for good. Ukraine went on a scoring drought scoring only two points for the rest of the quarter while Great Britain managed to pull away to 43-52 at the end of the third quarter. The resistance was far from gone but it seemed impossible to get on a run. Team GB was in control and never really had to look back. Leading scorers: Ukraine: Yvheniia Putra 22 points 9 rebounds; Vera Hrumaliuk 14 points 5 rebounds. Team GB: Fatmata Janneh 23 points 17 rebounds 6 assists. Kaylie Edge (178-G-2004) 23 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
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MVP:  Iyana Martin (172-PG-2006) Best Guard: Iyana Martin (172-PG-2006) Best Forward:  Joyce Edwards (6'3''-F-2006) Best Center:  Toby Fournier (6'2''-F-2005)
First Team Iyana Martin (172-PG-2006) Joyce Edwards (6'3''-F-2006) Hannah Hildalgo (5'7''-G-2005) Toby Fournier (6'2''-F-2005) Leila Lacan (174-PG-2004)
Second Team Awa Thiam (192-C-2006) Syla Swords (6'0''-G-2006)  Maimouna Haidara (181-PF-2004)  Jana Elalfy (6'4''-C-2005)  Dominika Paurova (183-F/C-2005) |
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Argentina - Hungary 49-63 Hungary recorded the first win at the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu. They outgunned Argentina for the first win. Reka Manyoky (185-SG-2001) posted 16 points to lead the charge. Hungary claimed a 20-12 lead after ten minutes. Argentina bounced back with a 21-9 run in the second term to take a 33-29 halftime lead. But Hungary held their opponents to just 16 points in the second half and marched to the win. Beatrix Meresz (185-G/F-1999) netted 12 points in the victory. Candela Gentinetta (181-SF-2001) answered with game-high 18 points and 21 rebounds for Argentina. |
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Slovakia - Chinese Taipei 61-69 Chinese Taipei outscored Slovakia 69-61 in Chengdu at the World University Games. The Asian side improved to a 2-0 record on Saturday. Both teams nailed 15 points each in the opening period and then European representative grabbed a 2-point halftime advantage. The third quarter was decisive in the game as Chinese Taipei erupted with a 24-12 surge to seal the win. Lin Tieh (182-C-1999) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Lo Pin (168-PG-1996) had 13. Sona Svetlikova (184-C-1999) ended up with 20 points in the losing case and Zuzana Vargova (184-F-2002) produced 12. |
| WPBA |
| Blaze adds Chidom to their roster - by Faatimah | ||||
In 2017 she was drafted by Atlanta Dream (WNBA) in third round (31st overall). The former Duke University standout is in her seventh season in pro basketball. She also represented Nigeria at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. Her stats at that event were 3 games: 8.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.3apg, FGP-2 (69.2%), 3PT: 16.7%. Chidom is quite experienced player. She has played also professionally in Belarus (BC Minsk), Greece (Dafni Agioy) and Slovenia (Celje). Chidom played in the final of ACC Tournament in 2014 and 2017. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was selected to Eurobasket.com All-French LFB Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| Janae Young (ex Rotenburg) signs at Blaze - by Faatimah | |||
Young has played also professionally in Switzerland (STV Luzern) and WBCBL (San Diego S.). She was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-German DBBL Honorable Mention back in 2013 and 2015. Her team made it to the DBBL Semifinals in 2015. It may be one of last seasons in her extensive career, which she may end at Blaze. Young graduated from University of Pacific in 2009 and it will be her 15th (!!!) season in pro basketball. She played also for Delta College for one year. |
| Michaela Vanderklugt (ex Marburg) joins Phoenix - by Faatimah | |
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Bay Area Phoenix agreed terms with center Michaela Vanderklugt (6'1'', college: CUI). Vanderklugt played last season at BC Pharmaserv Marburg in German DBBL. She graduated from Concordia University Irvine in 2021 and it will be her third season as a professional player. |
