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| Topic's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
| 17-year old guard Nikola Topic (198-G-2005) had a very impressive game in the last round for second-ranked Crvena Zvezda and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 15. He got a double-double of 49 points and 12 assists, while his team edged out NGTB (#1, 4-1) 96-95. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Crvena Zvezda maintains the 2nd position in Adidas Next Generation Tournament . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Crvena Zvezda will need more victories to improve their 2-1 record. In the team's last game Topic had a remarkable 76.9% from 2-point range and got three three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He just recently signed at Crvena Zvezda, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Topic has impressive league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 29.7ppg. Topic is in league's top in assists (2nd best: 7.3apg) and averages solid 74.1% FGP and 63.6% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was David Mirkovic (200-PF-2006) of top-ranked NGTB. He is Montenegrin forward in his first season at NGTB. In the last game Mirkovic recorded impressive double-double of 32 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as NGTB was edged by slightly lower-ranked Crvena Zvezda (#2, 2-1) 96-95. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. NGTB still maintains its place as the top team in the standings, even despite this loss. It was just his team's 1st loss this season, while they won 4 other games. Mirkovic is a newcomer at NGTB and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another NGTB's star - guard Vasilije Todorovic (194-SG-2005). Todorovic scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds. Despite Todorovic's great performance NGTB lost 95-96 to #2 ranked Crvena Zvezda. But his team cannot count on just these two top stars as they also need help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. NGTB had another "accident". It may be a crucial game and cause dropping from the group of top ranked teams. The record is still good, but 1st lost game is hopefully really an accident. Todorovic's teammates are also very good. That's why having such high stats is even more impressive. Todorovic has a very solid season. In 3 games in Adidas Next Generation Tournament he scored 19.3ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Noa Essengue (196-G-2006) of PFYM INSEP - 14 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Savo Drezgic (187-G-2006) of Partizan BG - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Andrija Vukovic (207-F/C-2005) of Crvena Zvezda - 10 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Filip Jovic (204-F-2005) of Mega BG - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Lucas Mari (196-F-2005) of Valencia - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Sergio de Larrea (197-F-2005) of Valencia - 12 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Bogoljub Markovic (204-F-2005) of Mega BG - 12 points and 9 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of French PFYM INSEP (2-1) in Beograd on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Serbian NGTB (4-1) 77-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of PFYM INSEP. NGTB made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by PFYM INSEP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin David Mirkovic (200-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Turkish guard Emir Sivas (176-2005) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Noa Essengue (196-2006) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds. PFYM INSEP's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. NGTB have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-1 record. PFYM INSEP at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Crvena Zvezda. Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Top-ranked Mega BG (4-0) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging their biggest opponent Crvena Zvezda (2-1) 80-79 in the fight for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Crvena Zvezda. The winners were led by guard Andrej Musicki (186-2005) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 assists and 8 steals and Urban Kroflic supported him with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Even 18 points and 7 assists by guard Nikola Topic (198-2005) did not help to save the game for Crvena Zvezda. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mega BG have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Crvena Zvezda at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with PFYM INSEP. The game between Top Four teams took place in Valencia. Third ranked Spanish host Valencia (2-2) smashed their close opponent Turkish Anadolu Efes (1-3) 78-59. Lucas Mari fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 blocks for the winners. Salih Altuntas produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valencia maintains third position with 2-2 record having just six point less than leader Mega BG which they share with defeated Anadolu Efes. Loser Anadolu Efes keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Partizan BG. In the last game of round 16 winless Venice lost to Partizan BG on the opponent's court 79-87. The most impressive stats of the last round was 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists by Savo Drezgic of Partizan BG. FINALCrvena Zvezda - Mega BG 79-80Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Top-ranked Mega BG (4-0) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging their biggest opponent Crvena Zvezda (2-1) 80-79 in the fight for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Crvena Zvezda. Mega BG forced 20 Crvena Zvezda turnovers. The winners were led by guard Andrej Musicki (186-2005) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 assists and 8 steals and Slovenian forward Urban Kroflic (197-2006) supported him with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Mega BG players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 7 assists by guard Nikola Topic (198-2005) did not help to save the game for Crvena Zvezda. Center Lazar Gacic (212-2005) added 20 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mega BG have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Crvena Zvezda at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with PFYM INSEP. Top scorers: Mega BG: J.Filip 15+3reb+2ast, D.Asim 11+3reb+1ast, M.Andrej 11+4reb+10ast, M.Bogoljub 10+4reb+1ast, K.Urban 10+9reb+2ast, D.Danilo 9+4reb Crvena Zvezda: G.Lazar 20+6reb, T.Nikola 18+3reb+7ast, V.Andrija 14+8reb+1ast, M.Pavle 8+5reb+1ast, G.Lazar 7+6reb+2ast, D.Vasilije 5+5reb+1ast 3-4 PlaceNGTB - PFYM INSEP 77-70The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated French PFYM INSEP (2-1) in Beograd on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Serbian NGTB (4-1) 77-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of PFYM INSEP. NGTB made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by PFYM INSEP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin David Mirkovic (200-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Turkish guard Emir Sivas (176-2005) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Noa Essengue (196-2006) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Theo Pichard (197-2005) scored 12 points and 7 assists. PFYM INSEP's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. NGTB have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-1 record. PFYM INSEP at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Crvena Zvezda. Top scorers: NGTB: M.David 17+11reb, S.Emir 16+6reb+3ast, T.Vasilije 15+5reb, S.Dino 10+2reb, S.Omer 7+5reb, S.Nikas 6+3reb+7ast PFYM INSEP: E.Noa 15+7reb+1ast, P.Theo 12+4reb+7ast, L.Maxim 12+6reb, J.Wilson 8+6reb, D.Mohamed 7+2reb+2ast, S.Talis 6+3reb+1ast 5-6 PlaceValencia - Anadolu Efes 78-59The game between Top Four teams took place in Valencia. Third ranked Spanish host Valencia (2-2) smashed their close opponent Turkish Anadolu Efes (1-3) 78-59. Valencia forced 30 Anadolu Efes turnovers. Strangely Anadolu Efes outrebounded Valencia 48-25 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Valencia made 8 blocks. Forward Lucas Mari (196-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 blocks for the winners. Swingman Adrian Salvador (195-2005) chipped in 19 points. Center Salih Altuntas (208-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Kaan Onat (-2007) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valencia maintains third position with 2-2 record having just six point less than leader Mega BG which they share with defeated Anadolu Efes. Loser Anadolu Efes keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Partizan BG. Top scorers: Valencia: S.Adrian 19+3reb+3ast, M.Lucas 15+7reb+10ast, B.David 10+3reb, V.Gerard 7+1reb, C.Jorge 6+1reb, S.Pablo 5+1reb+2ast Anadolu Efes: O.Kaan 13+2reb+7ast, A.Salih 12+11reb, D.Berkay 10, T.Kaan 8+7reb+1ast, C.Cemal 4+3reb, A.Yaman 4+2reb+1ast 7-8 PlacePartizan BG - Venice 87-79Everything could happen in Beograd at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Serbian Partizan BG and their close opponent Italian Venice had identical 0-3 record. This time Partizan BG used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Venice 87-79 on Sunday night. Partizan BG had a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guard Savo Drezgic (187-2006) fired a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Power forward Stefan Plisnic (207-2006) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Partizan BG's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Pietro Iannuzzi (193-2006) produced 25 points and guard Francesco Barbero (181-2005) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for lost side. Four Venice players scored in double figures. Partizan BG (1-3) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Anadolu Efes. It was Venice's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Top scorers: Partizan BG: D.Savo 27+12reb+10ast, P.Stefan 22+6reb+2ast, S.Djordje 9+3reb+4ast, V.Fedor 8+7reb+2ast, D.Aleksa 8+3reb, M.Mladen 7+2reb Venice: I.Pietro 25+4reb+1ast, P.Tommaso 14+1reb+3ast, G.Andrea 11+3reb+5ast, N.Federico 10+7reb+2ast, B.Francesco 7+6reb+9ast, P.Giovanni 4+4reb+2ast |
| Savo Drezgic's triple-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Guard Savo Drezgic (187-G-2006) had an amazing evening in the last round for Partizan BG, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 16. The 16-year old player recorded a triple-double of 27 points adding also 12 rebounds and 10 assists, while his team beat Venice (#4, 0-4) 87-79. Drezgic turned to be Partizan BG's top player in his first season with the team. Savo Drezgic has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (4th best: 21.5ppg) and assists (5th best: 6.8apg). The second best player in last round's games was young Lucas Mari (196-F-2005) of Valencia. Mari had a very good evening with a double-double of 15 points and 10 assists. Of course he led Valencia to another comfortable win 78-59 over slightly higher-ranked Anadolu Efes (#3, 1-3) being unquestionably team leader. Third on the list of top players last round was another Partizan BG's star - forward Stefan Plisnic (207-F/C-2006). Plisnic scored 22 points and grabbed six rebounds. He was another key player of Partizan BG, helping his team with a 87-79 win against Venice. Plisnic has a very solid season. In 4 games in Adidas Next Generation Tournament he scored 12.3ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Andrej Musicki (186-G-2005) of Mega BG - 11 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists 5. Andrija Vukovic (207-F/C-2005) of Crvena Zvezda - 14 points and 8 rebounds 6. Adrian Salvador (195-F/G-2005) of Valencia - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Filip Jovic (204-F-2005) of Mega BG - 15 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Francesco Barbero (181-G-2005) of Venice - 7 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists 9. Emir Sivas (176-G-2005) of NGTB - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 10. David Mirkovic (200-PF-2006) of NGTB - 17 points and 11 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Superliga Round 18: Kamza defeat Beselidhja - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Superliga. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Beselidhja (15-5) in Tirana on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Kamza (9-10) 96-87. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Beselidhja. Kamza made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for the former international forward Niko Thano (196-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Canadian guard Quinton Gray (190, college: Queen's) contributed with 28 points, 6 assists and 4 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners. American guard Jordan Robinson (195-1996, college: North Park) replied with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds for Beselidhja. Beselidhja's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kamza maintains fourth position with 9-10 record. Beselidhja at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. Kamza are looking forward to face Apolonia (#5) in Fier in the next round. Beselidhja will play on the road against the league's second-placed Teuta (#2) in Durres and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Fier supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Tirana (11-8) played at the court of 5th ranked Apolonia (7-12). Tirana smashed Apolonia 90-67. Julian Hamati had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Endrit Hysenagolli chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Curtis Jenkins (188, college: Molloy) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tirana maintains third position with 11-8 record having five points less than leader Beselidhja. Newly promoted Apolonia keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Tirana will play against bottom-ranked Vllaznia (#6) in Shkodra in the next round. Apolonia will play at home against Kamza and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Shkodra supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Teuta (14-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Vllaznia (1-17). Teuta smashed Vllaznia 95-55 on Saturday. Avery Sullivan notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 20 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 10 points and 7 assists by Eric Cooper Jr did not help to save the game for Vllaznia. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 14-5 record behind leader Beselidhja. Vllaznia lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay dead last with 17 lost games. Teuta will meet at home league's leader Beselidhja in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vllaznia will play against Tirana (#3) and hope to win that game. Apolonia - Tirana 67-90 The game in Fier supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Tirana (11-8) played at the court of 5th ranked Apolonia (7-12). Tirana smashed Apolonia 90-67. Tirana dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Apolonia's 34. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists. Julian Hamati had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Endrit Hysenagolli (208-1988) chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Curtis Jenkins (188, college: Molloy) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 assists and his fellow American import forward Spencer McElway (201, college: Paul Quinn, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tirana maintains third position with 11-8 record having five points less than leader Beselidhja. Newly promoted Apolonia keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Tirana will play against bottom-ranked Vllaznia (#6) in Shkodra in the next round. Apolonia will play at home against Kamza and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Apolonia: C.Jenkins 14+4reb+10ast, X.Tegu 12, S.McElway 12+11reb+2ast, R.Whitfield 10+4reb+10ast, O.Shkurti 10+1reb+1ast, E.Myles 5+11reb+5ast Tirana: E.Hysenagolli 22+10reb+2ast, H.Julian 21+7reb+11ast, G.Davis 16+9reb+6ast, K.Strazimiri 10+4reb+5ast, J.Bonner 9+1reb+1ast, P.Marvin 7+3reb+4ast Kamza - Beselidhja 96-87 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Beselidhja (15-5) in Tirana on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Kamza (9-10) 96-87. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Beselidhja. Kamza made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for the former international forward Niko Thano (196-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Canadian guard Quinton Gray (190, college: Queen's) contributed with 28 points, 6 assists and 4 steals (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners. Four Kamza players scored in double figures. American guard Jordan Robinson (195-1996, college: North Park) replied with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Bryant Bernard (183-1997, college: TWU) added 24 points and 4 assists in the effort for Beselidhja. Beselidhja's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kamza maintains fourth position with 9-10 record. Beselidhja at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. Kamza are looking forward to face Apolonia (#5) in Fier in the next round. Beselidhja will play on the road against the league's second-placed Teuta (#2) in Durres and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Beselidhja: J.Robinson 38+12reb+2ast, B.Bernard 24+1reb+4ast, E.Beqo 9+7reb+1ast, J.Shahini 9+11reb+2ast, N.Namdar 7+1reb+1ast, S.Nikola 0 Kamza: Q.Gray 28+3reb+6ast, N.Thano 27+12reb+1ast, J.Thomas 21+6reb+10ast, X.Bowers 12+12reb+3ast, Z.Gerti 5+1ast, C.Ajet 3+3reb Vllaznia - Teuta 55-95 The game in Shkodra supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Teuta (14-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Vllaznia (1-17). Teuta smashed Vllaznia 95-55 on Saturday. They outrebounded Vllaznia 49-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. American power forward Avery Sullivan (203-1999, college: Lamar) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 20 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Jamaican Marcus Patterson (193-1995, college: Sage) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Patterson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Teuta players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 7 assists by American guard Eric Cooper Jr (190-1995, college: Pepperdine) did not help to save the game for Vllaznia. His fellow American import guard Aaron Williams (198-1991, college: Chicago St.) added 10 points and 7 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 14-5 record behind leader Beselidhja. Vllaznia lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay dead last with 17 lost games. Teuta will meet at home league's leader Beselidhja in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vllaznia will play against Tirana (#3) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Vllaznia: M.Elian 13+5reb+1ast, A.Williams 10+4reb+7ast, E.Cooper Jr. 10+4reb+7ast, G.Veton 8+3reb+3ast, B.Elidon 6+8reb+1ast, R.Rakaj 6+6reb Teuta: A.Sullivan 27+20reb+3ast, J.Simpson 19+1reb+2ast, M.Patterson 18+7reb+1ast, E.Hysa 13+4reb+1ast, H.Xhersido 7+3reb, L.Richard 3+5reb+1ast |
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He had a double-double of 27 points and 20 rebounds, while his team outclassed Vllaznia (#6, 1-17) with 40-point margin 95-55. Teuta maintains the 2nd position in Albanian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Teuta will need more victories to improve their 14-5 record. In the team's last game Sullivan had a remarkable 73.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Teuta's top player in his first season with the team. Lamar University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Sullivan is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 11.2rpg) and averages solid 1.1bpg and 59.6% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Jordan Robinson (195-G-1996) of top-ranked Beselidhja. He is American guard in his first season at Beselidhja. In the last game Robinson recorded impressive double-double of 38 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Beselidhja lost that game 87-96 to the lower-ranked Kamza (#4, 9-10). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Beselidhja still maintains its place as the top team in the standings, even despite this loss. His team has currently 15-5 record. Robinson is a newcomer at Beselidhja and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 27.6ppg (#1). His other stats are also decent: 8.5rpg and 3.5apg. Third place about best performers goes to Julian Hamati of Tirana (#3). Hamati showcased his all-around game by recording 21 points, seven rebounds and eleven assists (!!!) in the last round. He was a key player of Tirana, leading his team to a 90-67 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Apolonia (#5, 7-12). Tirana needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 11 victories and 8 lost games. Hamati has a great season in Albania. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.5ppg (6th best), rebounds with 9.9rpg (5th best) and assists with 3.8apg (9th best). He also has 1.1bpg and FGP: 53.3%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Niko Thano (196-F-1991) of Kamza - 27 points and 12 rebounds 5. Endrit Hysenagolli (208-C-1988) of Tirana - 22 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Justin Thomas (180-PG-1997) of Kamza - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists 7. Quinton Gray (190-G) of Kamza - 28 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Xander Bowers (201-F) of Kamza - 12 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Gerad Davis (193-G-1996) of Tirana - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Curtis Jenkins (188-G) of Apolonia - 14 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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| Argentinian La Liga round 39 best performance: Gerard DeVaughn - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 34-year old player had a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds, while his team crushed Obras (#7, 20-13) with 16-point margin 80-64. Gimnasia is placed at 2nd position in Argentinian La Liga. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Gimnasia will need more victories to improve their 24-10 record. In the team's last game DeVaughn had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Gimnasia's top player in his first season with the team. Former Stillman College star has very solid stats this year. DeVaughn is in league's top in rebounds (9th best: 6.6rpg) and averages impressive 62.1% FGP. Worth to mention DeVaughn played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. The second best player in last round's games was young international shooting guard Matias Solanas (192-SG-1998) of San Martin. Solanas had a very good evening with 24 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course he led San Martin to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked San Lorenzo (#19, 7-29) 92-63. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. San Martin keeps 11th position. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 17-16 record is not bad and everything may still change. Solanas is well-known at San Martin and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.3ppg (#9). He also recorded 3.7 assists per game. Third on the list of top players last round was guard Mateo Chiarini (190-SG-1998) of league's top team Instituto. Chiarini showcased his all-around game by recording 20 points, five rebounds and six assists in the last round. He was a key player of Instituto, leading his team to a 71-66 win against the lower-ranked Platense (#8, 19-12). Instituto confirms their top position in the standings. Chiarini has a very solid season. In 32 games in Argentina he scored 9.0ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Yoanki Mensia (198-F-1997) of Gimnasia - 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Justin Jackson (203-PF-1990) of Riachuelo LR - 23 points and 7 rebounds 6. Fabian Ramirez (200-F-1990) of Quimsa - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Ivan Basualdo (203-C-1990) of La Union - 15 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Javier Saiz (206-PF-1994) of San Martin - 13 points and 10 rebounds 9. Brandon Robinson (196-SG-1989) of Quimsa - 22 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Marcos Mata (202-SF-1986) of Boca - 14 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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| La Liga Argentina Round 47: Barrio Parque gets another victory - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Leader Barrio Parque delivered the twenty seventh win on Friday night. This time they beat 16th ranked Sarmiento R. (7-24) 88-82 in Cordoba. The best player for the winners was swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) produced 16 points for the guests. Barrio Parque (27-4) have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. keeps the sixteenth position with 24 games lost. We should mention about the upset which took place in San Luis, where 4th placed GEPU (21-10) lost at home to eleventh ranked Libertad (15-17) 76-81. The former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. Estefano Simondi contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) answered with 29 points for GEPU. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Libertad moved-up to ninth place. GEPU lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. The game with biggest result difference took place in Salta. Local Salta Basket (11-21) beat 17th ranked Tucuman (5-26) 91-79 on Friday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Cristian Linares who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Salta Basket's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Patricio Aranda responded with 28 points and 7 rebounds. Salta Basket moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Del Progreso and Jachal. Tucuman lost their fourteenth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 26 games lost. In the last two games of round 47 Colon SF defeated Echague in Santa Fe 77-71. Dep Norte beat Villa S.Martin at home 92-84. The best stats of 47th round was 23 points and 7 rebounds by Aquiles Montani of Dep Norte. Echague - Colon SF 71-77 There was no surprise in Parana where 10th ranked Echague (14-18) was defeated by eighth ranked Colon SF (16-16) 77-71 on Friday. It was a great evening for American forward Dwayne Russell (203, college: St.Thomas, FL) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 9 rebounds. Tomas Botta helped adding 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Federico Gonzalez (183-1988) responded with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Pablo Bandeo (195-1997, agency: BIG) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Colon SF moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Pergamino. Echague at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with 18 games lost. They share it with Villa Mitre. Top scorers: Colon SF: C.Luca 16+4reb, D.Russell 13+9reb, B.Tomas 11+6reb+5ast, L.Quinteros 10+6reb+1ast, G.Sinconi 8+8reb, A.Tomas 7+2reb+1ast Echague: F.Joaquin 15+3reb+2ast, P.Bandeo 14+7reb, B.Augusto 12+2reb, F.Gonzalez 10+8reb+4ast, F.Carulla 9+7reb+2ast, I.Zulberti 6+1reb Salta Basket - Tucuman 91-79 The game with biggest result difference took place in Salta. Local Salta Basket (11-21) beat 17th ranked Tucuman (5-26) 91-79 on Friday night. It was a great shooting night for Salta Basket especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Worth to mention a quality performance of guard Cristian Linares (190-1993) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Point guard Yoel Cuenca (178-1999) helped adding 8 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Salta Basket's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Patricio Aranda (197-1989) responded with 28 points and 7 rebounds and forward Ivan Albornoz (200-1986) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Salta Basket moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Del Progreso and Jachal. Tucuman lost their fourteenth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 26 games lost. Top scorers: Salta Basket: C.Linares 28+6reb+1ast, A.Binda Facundo 13+3reb+1ast, E.Gonzalez 13+3reb, Y.Cuenca 8+4reb+5ast, P.Diego 8+4reb+1ast, A.Alves 6+3reb Tucuman: P.Aranda 28+7reb+1ast, I.Albornoz 16+7reb, I.Echevarria 16+2reb+4ast, C.Fernando 7, E.Skidelsky 6+5reb+5ast, C.Echevarria 3+2reb+1ast GEPU - Libertad 76-81 We should mention about the upset which took place in San Luis, where 4th placed GEPU (21-10) lost at home to eleventh ranked Libertad (15-17) 76-81. The former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. Power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) answered with 29 points and point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for GEPU. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Libertad moved-up to ninth place. GEPU lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. Top scorers: Libertad: J.Eydallin 22+1ast, E.Rupcic 10+5reb, J.Wall 9+2reb+3ast, E.Simondi 9+6reb+2ast, A.Alonso 9+4reb+3ast, P.Mateo 7+2reb+1ast GEPU: T.Brown 29+4reb, A.Lugli 11+9reb+6ast, G.Acosta 8+3reb, R.Haynes 7+6reb+2ast, V.Costa 5+5reb+6ast, B.Maximiliano 4+1reb+1ast Barrio Parque - Sarmiento R. 88-82 Leader Barrio Parque delivered the twenty seventh win on Friday night. This time they beat 16th ranked Sarmiento R. (7-24) 88-82 in Cordoba. The best player for the winners was swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) who scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Marcelo Martinez (187-1996) produced 16 points and guard Juan Cruz Scacchi (195-2001) added 17 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Barrio Parque (27-4) have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place. Newly promoted Sarmiento R. keeps the sixteenth position with 24 games lost. Top scorers: Barrio Parque: L.Rivata 24+6reb, L.Tomas 15+1reb+4ast, B.Nahuel 15+7reb+4ast, L.Ramiro 11+9reb, P.Moya 7+8reb+2ast, J.Tulian 6+3reb Sarmiento R.: S.Juan Cruz 17+4reb+1ast, M.Martinez 16+4reb+3ast, A.Mariani 15+5reb+2ast, A.Traverso 12+2reb+1ast, P.Martin 9+1reb+2ast, P.Ramiro 8+2reb+1ast Dep Norte - Villa S.Martin 92-84 No shocking result in a game in Armstrong where fifth ranked Dep Norte (19-13) defeated 7th ranked Villa S.Martin (15-15) 92-84 on Friday. Dep Norte made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for forward Aquiles Montani (190-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. Franco Borsellino helped adding 21 points and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Dep Norte's coach Alejandro Cupulutti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Ramiro Frontera responded with 14 points and 4 assists and Bruno Galassi scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Five Dep Norte and four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Dep Norte maintains fifth place with 19-13 record. Villa S.Martin at the other side dropped to the eighth position with 15 games lost. Top scorers: Dep Norte: A.Montani 23+7reb, B.Franco 21+2reb+7ast, C.Cupulutti 16+3reb+4ast, N.Lucas 14+14reb+1ast, C.Jeremias 13+6reb+2ast, R.Francisco 3+1reb+1ast Villa S.Martin: P.Santiago 17+1reb+2ast, F.Ramiro 14+4reb+4ast, M.Vittar 14+2ast, G.Bruno 10+9reb+3ast, M.Borsatti 8+6reb, G.Gonzalo 8+10reb |
| La Liga Round 40: Instituto lose to Boca - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in La Liga is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 7 rounds. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Instituto (27-6) recorded its sixth loss in Buenos Aires on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Boca (21-11) 122-115. Boca well out of reach of Instituto shooting 71.2 percent from the field and made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. Boca shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Instituto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) fired 44 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989) chipped in 19 points and 11 assists. The former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) produced 25 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boca have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Defending champion Instituto still keeps top position with six games lost. Boca's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Obras. Bottom-ranked Atenas managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they won against eighteenth-ranked Union SF in Cordoba 74-70. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Federico Mariani (190-1992) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 4 assists. Deion McClenton contributed with 8 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Union SF. Union SF's coach Juan Francisco Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenas maintains twentieth position with 4-29 record. Union SF lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 27 games lost. Atenas will play against higher ranked Obera (#4) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Union SF will play against the league's leader Instituto (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory. Eleventh-ranked Independ.O. (16-17) made lots of trouble for seventh ranked Olimpico (21-13) in La Banda on Friday. Olimpico managed to secure only three-point victory 87-84. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Patricio Tabarez who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side Fernando Martina responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Olimpico moved-up to sixth place. Independ.O. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Riachuelo LR. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Rest of the games of round 40 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Independ.O. was crushed by Quimsa in Santiado del Estero 114-88. Olimpico beat Comunicaciones at home 106-98. San Lorenzo lost to Regatas on the opponent's court 73-79. Platense managed to outperform Ferro in a home game 84-80. Boca - Instituto 122-115 Top ranked Instituto (27-6) recorded its sixth loss in Buenos Aires on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Boca (21-11) 122-115. Boca well out of reach of Instituto shooting 71.2 percent from the field and made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. Boca shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Instituto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) fired 44 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists. The former international guard Nicolas Romano (200) produced 25 points and 5 rebounds and the former international point guard Leandro Vildoza (180-1994) added 21 points and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Four Boca and five Instituto players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boca have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Defending champion Instituto still keeps top position with six games lost. Boca's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Obras. Top scorers: Boca: L.Schattmann 44+7reb+7ast, F.Balbi 19+2reb+11ast, D.Tucker 14+1ast, L.Mainoldi 12+1ast, M.Mata 11+4reb+3ast, J.Traylor 9+1ast Instituto: N.Romano 25+5reb+1ast, L.Vildoza 21+2reb+4ast, T.Gallizzi 20+5reb, L.Gonzalez 17+1reb+4ast, N.Copello 10+2reb+2ast, M.Chiarini 7+1reb+2ast Quimsa - Independ.O. 114-88 There was no surprise in Santiado del Estero where 11th ranked Independ.O. (16-17) was crushed by second ranked Quimsa (23-10) 114-88 on Wednesday. Quimsa outrebounded Independ.O. 36-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 64.3 percentage. Quimsa looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Sebastian Acevedo (200-1990) who helped to win the game recording 19 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) and forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) who added 15 points during the contest. At the losing side Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) responded with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Martin Cabrera (179-1996) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Five Quimsa and four Independ.O. players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Quimsa have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Quimsa went down to third position due to points difference. Independ.O. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Riachuelo LR. Quimsa will meet Ferro (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Independ.O. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Quimsa: S.Acevedo 19+4reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 15+4reb+2ast, J.Brussino 15+1reb+5ast, B.Robinson 14+2reb+3ast, A.Perez 11+3reb+3ast, E.Anderson 10+4reb+6ast Independ.O.: M.Cabrera 16+1reb+4ast, B.Herrera 13, F.Martina 12+1reb+1ast, Y.Sifontes 11+5reb+7ast, A.Pautasso 8+1reb+1ast, F.Alorda 8+3reb Olimpico - Comunicaciones 106-98 No shocking result in a game in La Banda where seventh ranked Olimpico (21-13) defeated 17th ranked Comunicaciones (9-24) 106-98 on Wednesday. Olimpico dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Comunicaciones' 44. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international center Roberto Acuna (208-1990) who added 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) during the contest. Olimpico's coach Leonardo Gutierrez used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Melvin Johnson (193-1993, college: VCU) scored 21 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Olimpico moved-up to sixth place. Comunicaciones lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 24 games lost. Olimpico will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Comunicaciones will play against San Martin (#11) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Olimpico: P.Tabarez 26+9reb+7ast, R.Acuna 25+7reb+1ast, J.Treise 14+2reb+3ast, D.Hure 11+4reb, L.Lema 10+8reb+3ast, N.Alex 8+4reb+1ast Comunicaciones: G.Jordan 22+9reb+1ast, M.Johnson 21+4reb+5ast, W.Vorhees 19+1reb+2ast, L.Guerra 13+3reb+6ast, M.Franco 5+1reb+1ast, S.Hogan 5+1reb+1ast Regatas - San Lorenzo 79-73 Very expected game in Corrientes where 19th ranked San Lorenzo (7-29) was defeated by ninth ranked Regatas (18-14) 79-73 on Thursday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Regatas made 33-of-40 free shots (82.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 rebounds and guard Juan Arengo (185-1996) who added 16 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) during the contest. At the losing side center Fernando Podesta (205-1992) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Lucas Perez (184-1987) scored 14 points. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Regatas maintains ninth position with 18-14 record. San Lorenzo lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth place with 29 games lost. Regatas will meet Penarol (#10) in the next round. San Lorenzo will play against La Union (#12) in Formosa and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Regatas: C.Hinkle 22+5reb+1ast, J.Arengo 16+8reb+3ast, A.Diez 12+2reb+1ast, T.Franchela 9+1reb+1ast, F.Pinero 8+4reb+2ast, D.Hernandez-Zinenko 7+6reb+1ast San Lorenzo: F.Podesta 16+5reb+3ast, L.Perez 14+3reb+2ast, R.Manuel 14+4reb, R.Facundo 11+4reb+2ast, F.Marin 9+5reb+3ast, S.Lugo 5+3reb+1ast Atenas - Union SF 74-70 Bottom-ranked Atenas managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they won against eighteenth-ranked Union SF in Cordoba 74-70. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Federico Mariani (190-1992) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 4 assists. American center Deion McClenton (208, college: Keiser) contributed with 8 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Lucas Arn (197-1989) added 13 points in the effort for Union SF. Union SF's coach Juan Francisco Ponce rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenas maintains twentieth position with 4-29 record. Union SF lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 27 games lost. Atenas will play against higher ranked Obera (#4) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Union SF will play against the league's leader Instituto (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Atenas: F.Mariani 18+3reb+4ast, F.Jaimes 15+2reb+1ast, A.Lee 9+2reb+1ast, D.McClenton 8+9reb+2ast, A.Maximiliano 7+1reb, S.Matias 6+1ast Union SF: J.Cylla 15+9reb, L.Arn 13+3reb, E.Turner 12+1reb+2ast, L.Corbett 7+2ast, B.Pedro 7+3reb, M.Bolivar 5+3reb+1ast Platense - Ferro 84-80 Very predictable result in Florida where eighth ranked Platense (19-12) beat 15th ranked Ferro (14-19) 84-80 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds and Uruguayan-Italian swingman Nicola Pomoli (195-1999) who added 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Owens is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side swingman Valentin Bettiga (189-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Lucas Gargallo (196-1995) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Ferro's coach Federico Fernandez tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Platense maintains eighth position with 19-12 record. Ferro at the other side keeps the fifteenth place with 19 games lost. Platense will meet at home higher ranked Obras (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ferro will play against Quimsa (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Platense: D.Owens 22+8reb, V.Fernandez 19+2reb+3ast, P.Nicola 18+6reb+3ast, E.Cafferata 8, S.Morales 7+3reb, S.Scott 6+9reb+2ast Ferro: F.Grun 13+4reb+1ast, V.Bettiga 13+11reb+3ast, J.Wood 12+5reb+1ast, L.Gargallo 12+6reb+1ast, J.Laterza 8+2reb, T.Spano 7 Olimpico - Independ.O. 87-84 Eleventh-ranked Independ.O. (16-17) made lots of trouble for seventh ranked Olimpico (21-13) in La Banda on Friday. Olimpico managed to secure only three-point victory 87-84. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Patricio Tabarez (195-1991) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Nicolas Paletta (179-1987) who added 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side power forward Fernando Martina (201-1981) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Salvador Giletto (195-1993) scored 15 points. Four Olimpico and five Independ.O. players scored in double figures. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Olimpico moved-up to sixth place. Independ.O. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Riachuelo LR. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Olimpico: P.Tabarez 19+10reb+6ast, N.Paletta 16+3reb+4ast, D.Tintorelli 14+5reb, J.Treise 11+2reb+5ast, N.Alex 8+3reb, R.Acuna 8+4reb+2ast Independ.O.: F.Martina 17+8reb+1ast, S.Giletto 15+2reb+2ast, M.Nicolas 13+1reb, J.Noblega 10+4reb+2ast, A.Pautasso 10+3reb+4ast, M.Cabrera 9+4ast |
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| 2.Bundesliga Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Rocks and Blackbirds register wins - by Eurobasket News |
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Mustangs - Rocks 91-95 OT Mustangs were tied after three quarters and then recorded another tie at the end of regular time. They were eventually defeated in overtime 8-12s. 29 personal fouls committed by Mustangs helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian guard Petar Zivkovic (193) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Dominik Alturban (190-1985) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Rocks players scored in double figures. Forward Ian Moschik (203-1996) answered with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds and Czech center Michal Norwa (198-1983) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Mustangs. Mustangs' coach Martin Weissenboeck tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Mustangs: I.Moschik 28+12reb, C.Leydolf 15+2reb+2ast, M.Norwa 13+10reb, Z.Nehyba 11+2reb, V.Vasat 8+9reb, J.Kozina 7+2reb+7ast Rocks: P.Zivkovic 29+5reb+2ast, D.Alturban 17+11reb+2ast, C.Vancura 16+4reb+8ast, R.Dembskis 14+7reb+1ast, T.Winkler 12+3reb+2ast, C.Hallett 7+10reb+2ast Raiders - Blackbirds 59-67 The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Raiders Tirol won third quarter 14-7. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Blackbirds dominated on the defensive end, holding Raiders Tirol to just 6 points in second quarter. Blackbirds forced 21 Raiders Tirol turnovers. Strangely Raiders Tirol outrebounded Blackbirds 46-28 including 33 on the defensive glass. Hungarian guard Mate Horvath (182-2003) nailed 24 points for the winning side and the former international forward Sebastian Koch (200-1988) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds. Center Thomas Pirchner (207) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and Czech Jiri Dedek (190-1995) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists respectively for Raiders Tirol in the defeat. Four Raiders Tirol players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Raiders: P.Thomas 15+12reb+1ast, T.Bas 15+3reb, F.Mileta 11+8reb, J.Dedek 10+5reb+11ast, O.Stefan 3+2reb+2ast, O.Marko 3+1ast Blackbirds: H.Mate 24+2ast, S.Koch 15+6reb+1ast, C.Astl 8+7reb+2ast, B.Koch 7+5reb+4ast, F.Poecksteiner 5+3reb, T.Linzer 4+2reb+1ast |
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| Premier League Round 30: Borisfen lose to Grodno - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Borisfen (22-5) recorded its fifth loss in Mogilev on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Grodno (22-6) 90-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Borisfen. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Grodno looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Serbian power forward Nikola Djuric (203-1991) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Aliaksandr Pustahvar (201-1985) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Ukrainian point guard Maksim Miroshnichenko (182-1996, agency: BIG) who recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Borisfen's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Grodno have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 22-6 record having just one point less than leader Tsmoki-Minsk U20. Borisfen at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. Grodno will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Borisfen will play at home against Tsmoki II and is hoping to win this game. The game with biggest result difference took place in Vitebsk. Local Rubon (19-11) outscored 6th ranked Gomel (1-28) 112-57. It was a good game for Ukrainian center Maksym Kozlovets (200-1990, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Maksim Shustov contributed with 13 points and 11 assists for the winners. Rubon's coach Ruslan Baidakov felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Denis Yarets (188-1989) replied with 17 points for Gomel. Rubon maintains third position with 19-11 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Tsmoki-Minsk U20. Gomel lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 28 games lost. Rubon - Gomel 112-57 The game with biggest result difference took place in Vitebsk. Local Rubon (19-11) outscored 6th ranked Gomel (1-28) 112-57. Rubon dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gomel's 34. Rubon forced 22 Gomel turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 36 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Gomel's players. It was a good game for Ukrainian center Maksym Kozlovets (200-1990, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 5 rebounds. The former international guard Maksim Shustov (187-1986) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists for the winners. Five Rubon players scored in double figures. Rubon's coach Ruslan Baidakov felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Denis Yarets (188-1989) replied with 17 points and guard Sergey Fedorchuk (189-2002) added 14 points in the effort for Gomel. Rubon maintains third position with 19-11 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Tsmoki-Minsk U20. Gomel lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 28 games lost. Top scorers: Rubon: M.Kozlovets 24+5reb+1ast, K.Satsuk 15+4reb+5ast, M.Shustov 13+2reb+11ast, M.Ovsepyan 13+3reb+3ast, V.Ovsepyan 12+6reb+2ast, R.Pishcheyko 11+6reb+1ast Gomel: D.Yarets 17+1reb+3ast, S.Fedorchuk 14+3reb+1ast, P.Mikhail 7+8reb, A.Yasevich 6+7reb+3ast, G.Viktor 6+10reb+2ast, S.Egor 5+3reb+2ast Borisfen - Grodno 86-90 Top ranked Borisfen (22-5) recorded its fifth loss in Mogilev on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Grodno (22-6) 90-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Borisfen. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Grodno looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Serbian power forward Nikola Djuric (203-1991) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Aliaksandr Pustahvar (201-1985) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Grodno players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Ukrainian point guard Maksim Miroshnichenko (182-1996, agency: BIG) who recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Darrious Agnew (203-1999, college: Alcorn St.) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Borisfen's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Grodno have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 22-6 record having just one point less than leader Tsmoki-Minsk U20. Borisfen at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. Grodno will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Borisfen will play at home against Tsmoki II and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Grodno: N.Djuric 20+9reb+1ast, A.Pustahvar 17+8reb+3ast, I.Sharipov 17+4reb+4ast, D.Majstorovic 14+2reb+2ast, F.Simic 6+4reb+7ast, U.Shvakel 6+2reb+1ast Borisfen: M.Miroshnichenko 16+6reb+5ast, V.Balyakin 16+4reb, D.Agnew 11+11reb+2ast, M.Porter 9+8reb+2ast, V.Korzh 9+3reb+4ast, I.Palanevich 8+2ast |
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| Libobasquet Round 3 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Round 3 most important game was a victory of La Paz over Calero 90-87 on Saturday night. It was a good game for American guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) who led his team to a victory with 31 points and 8 rebounds. Claudio Gonzales (193-2004) contributed with 30 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian Felipe De Paula (202-1991) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds for Calero. Calero's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The game in La Paz was also worth to mention about. Atletico Nacional (2-1) played at the court of La Paz (2-2). Atletico Nacional defeated La Paz 81-69. It was a great evening for the former international forward Cristhian Camargo (194-1992) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. DMonta Harris helped adding 23 points and 6 rebounds. Atletico Nacional's coach Enrique Lancelotti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds. The game in Sucre was also quite interesting. Leones (1-2) played at the court of Univ.Sucre (2-1). Univ.Sucre did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 83-66 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Haylen Washington who led the winners and scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. Spencer Collins came up with 26 points for Leones in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Univ.Sucre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leones will play against Saracho (#1) in Oruro and hope to win that game. In the last game of round 3 bottom-ranked Carl A-Z beat Pichincha on the road 65-62. La Paz - Atletico Nacional 69-81 The game in La Paz was also worth to mention about. Atletico Nacional (2-1) played at the court of La Paz (2-2). Atletico Nacional defeated La Paz 81-69. Atletico Nacional made 25-of-33 charity shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 La Paz turnovers. La Paz was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international forward Cristhian Camargo (194-1992) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard DMonta Harris (196-1997, college: Midwestern St.) helped adding 23 points and 6 rebounds. Atletico Nacional's coach Enrique Lancelotti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and Cuban center Dariel Maza (-1991) scored 22 points. Top scorers: Atletico Nacional: D.Harris 23+6reb+1ast, C.Camargo 23+10reb+4ast, R.Acuna 18+2reb+1ast, P.Ramos 5+1reb, C.Alan 4, C.Ruben 3+1reb La Paz: I.Stark 23+13reb+1ast, D.Maza 22+3reb, G.Claudio 15+4reb+1ast, T.Maxim 5+5reb, O.Pablo 3, J.Beltran 1+4reb Pichincha - Carl A-Z 62-65 There was a small surprise when Carl A-Z (1-2) edged on the road Pichincha (1-2) 65-62 on Thursday. Carl A-Z forced 20 Pichincha turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian center Diego Romero (206-1982, college: FSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists. Samuel Valverde (-1999) accounted for 22 points for the winning side. Carl A-Z's coach Marcelo Mendieta used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and American swingman Eric Lovett (196, college: FIU) added 18 points respectively for Pichincha in the defeat. Carl A-Z's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oruro CAN Oruro. Top scorers: Carl A-Z: V.Samuel 22+4reb+3ast, D.Romero 19+20reb+4ast, R.Orresta 14+5reb+4ast, G.Choque 8+2reb, E.Alekzander 2+1reb+1ast, M.Tola 0+4reb Pichincha: E.Lovett 18+4reb+3ast, R.Calvo 14+14reb+3ast, J.Greenfield 13+6reb+2ast, A.Veizaga 9+3reb+1ast, L.Fuertes 5+11reb, J.Perez 3+9reb+1ast Univ.Sucre - Leones 83-66 The game in Sucre was also quite interesting. Leones (1-2) played at the court of Univ.Sucre (2-1). Univ.Sucre did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 83-66 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) who led the winners and scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Jesse Johnson (201, college: EWC) accounted for 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Washington is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American swingman Spencer Collins (196-1993, college: Wofford) came up with 26 points and the former international point guard Ronald Arze (175-1993) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Leones in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Univ.Sucre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leones will play against Saracho (#1) in Oruro and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 27+8reb+1ast, J.Johnson 18+8reb+1ast, J.Calvo 17+1reb+2ast, V.Alvaro 7+6reb+1ast, T.James 6+1reb, A.Joaquin 5 Leones: S.Collins 26+4reb+1ast, R.Arze 17+7reb+2ast, R.Gonzales 6+2reb+1ast, S.Luis 6+10reb, J.Edmond Jr. 6+7reb+2ast, A.Ribera 4+5reb Calero - La Paz 87-90 Round 3 most important game was a victory of La Paz over Calero 90-87 on Saturday night. It was a good game for American guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) who led his team to a victory with 31 points and 8 rebounds. Claudio Gonzales (193-2004) contributed with 30 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian Felipe De Paula (202-1991) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds and guard Agustin Carreon (-2000) added 21 points and 5 assists in the effort for Calero. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Calero's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: La Paz: I.Stark 31+8reb+2ast, G.Claudio 30+9reb, J.Beltran 10+7reb+5ast, D.Maza 10+8reb+2ast, V.Gherald 4+6reb+1ast, T.Maxim 3+5reb+1ast Calero: A.Carreon 21+3reb+5ast, F.De Paula 20+19reb, J.Jhon 15+3reb, E.Brandon 13+4reb+2ast, C.Alanes 8+3reb+7ast, M.Ortiz 6+2reb |
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| Division I Round 20: Siroki beat Borac BL in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Division I. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Siroki Brijeg. Top-ranked Siroki faced second-ranked Borac BL. Host Siroki (20-0) defeated guests from Banja Luka (16-4) 77-65. The best player for the winners was American forward Emmanuel Little (197-1999, college: Nicholls St., agency: AltusBasket) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Croatian power forward Filip Kraljevic (213-1989) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Serbian forward Aleksandar Langovic (205-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Siroki have an impressive 20-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-0 record. Borac BL at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. Siroki are looking forward to face Buducnost BN (#3) in Bijeljina in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Borac BL will play at home against Mladost and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Bottom-ranked Zrinjski HT managed to get a second victory, breaking the seven-game losing streak. This time they won against eleventh-ranked Mladost in Mrkonjic Grad 78-72. Center Simun Kovac (203-1996, college: Concord) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds. Orhan Spago contributed with 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tyler Moffe (185-1996, college: Citadel, agency: Players Group) replied with 19 points and 5 rebounds for Mladost. Zrinjski HT maintains twelfth position with 2-18 record. Mladost at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 16 games lost. Zrinjski HT will play against higher ranked Promo (#10) in Vakuf in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mladost will play on the road against the league's second-placed Borac BL and will have a slim chance for a victory. The game in Tuzla was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Leotar (11-9) played at the court of 8th ranked Sloboda T. (8-12). Leotar did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 87-70 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Dejan Sakotic who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Zoran Talley responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Sloboda T.'s coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Leotar have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 11-9 record. Sloboda T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Leotar will meet at home higher ranked Bosna S. (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sloboda T. will play against Slavija (#6) in Sarajevo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 20 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Bosna S. were defeated by Posusje in a road game 70-64. Promo was beaten by Slavija at home 87-91. Buducnost BN destroyed Spars on the opponent's court 98-77. The best stats of 20th round was 26 points and 10 rebounds by Milivoje Bozovic of Buducnost BN. Mladost - Zrinjski HT 72-78 Bottom-ranked Zrinjski HT managed to get a second victory, breaking the seven-game losing streak. This time they won against eleventh-ranked Mladost in Mrkonjic Grad 78-72. Zrinjski HT made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Zrinjski HT outrebounded Mladost 38-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. Center Simun Kovac (203-1996, college: Concord) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds. Point guard Orhan Spago (182-2002) contributed with 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tyler Moffe (185-1996, college: Citadel, agency: Players Group) replied with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Serbian forward Nikola Stanojevic (203-1990) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Mladost. Four Mladost players scored in double figures. Zrinjski HT maintains twelfth position with 2-18 record. Mladost at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 16 games lost. Zrinjski HT will play against higher ranked Promo (#10) in Vakuf in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mladost will play on the road against the league's second-placed Borac BL and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Mladost: T.Moffe 19+5reb+2ast, N.Stanojevic 16+6reb+4ast, I.Uros 13+1reb+1ast, D.Aleksic 10+1reb+1ast, D.Cup 6+3reb, G.Abram 3+2reb+1ast Zrinjski HT: S.Kovac 26+17reb+1ast, S.Orhan 25+8reb+2ast, R.Soldo 11+3reb+2ast, I.Cavar 5, M.Jeng 4+5reb, F.Bozic 4+2reb Posusje - Bosna S. 70-64 There was an upset when higher ranked Bosna S. (14-6) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Posusje (6-14) 70-64 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian guard Krsto Bjelica (193-1988) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 4 assists and Croatian forward Mate Mandic (197-1998, agency: Interperformances) who added 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. The former international center Ismet Sejfic (208-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American point guard Anthony Collins (185-1992, college: Texas A&M) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Posusje maintains ninth position with 6-14 record. Loser Bosna S. keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Posusje will meet higher ranked Spars (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bosna S. will play against Leotar in Trebinje and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bosna S.: I.Sejfic 19+14reb, A.Collins 14+2reb+4ast, N.Buza 14+1ast, M.Pasalic 7+3reb+4ast, J.Williams 6+2reb, F.Verlasevic 3 Posusje: K.Bjelica 19+4reb+4ast, M.Mandic 16+4reb+5ast, R.Vujosevic 10+6reb+1ast, B.College 9+6reb+4ast, M.Derek 7+3reb+1ast, I.Siric 7+6reb+3ast Promo - Slavija 87-91 No shocking result in a game in Vakuf where sixth ranked Slavija (10-10) defeated 10th ranked Promo (5-15) 91-87 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian forward Aleksandar Ilic (196-1995) who helped to win the game recording 23 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and power forward Darko Damjanovic (200-1990) who added 13 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Slavija players scored in double figures. Slavija's coach Srdjan Stanic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Eman Sertovic (196-1999, college: UT Martin) responded with 40 points (!!!) and 4 assists and American center Alonzo Campbell (213-1996, college: Alcorn St.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Newly promoted Slavija maintains sixth position with 10-10 record. Promo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 15 games lost. Slavija will meet at home Sloboda T. (#8) in the next round. Promo will play against Zrinjski HT in Mostar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Promo: E.Sertovic 40+2reb+4ast, A.Campbell 19+10reb+1ast, D.Alkic 14+7reb+2ast, N.Emad 7+1reb+2ast, C.Mensur 2+5reb+2ast, B.Bajramovic 2+1reb+1ast Slavija: A.Ilic 23+3reb+1ast, H.Tanksley 14+5reb+1ast, D.Damjanovic 13+5reb+2ast, M.Foreman 10+3ast, J.Srdjan 9+4reb+1ast, K.Krunic 8+1reb+2ast Siroki - Borac BL 77-65 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Siroki Brijeg. Top-ranked Siroki faced second-ranked Borac BL. Host Siroki (20-0) defeated guests from Banja Luka (16-4) 77-65. The best player for the winners was American forward Emmanuel Little (197-1999, college: Nicholls St., agency: AltusBasket) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Croatian power forward Filip Kraljevic (213-1989) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Siroki players scored in double figures. Serbian forward Aleksandar Langovic (205-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and Slovenian guard Jan Rebec (192-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Siroki have an impressive 20-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-0 record. Borac BL at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. Siroki are looking forward to face Buducnost BN (#3) in Bijeljina in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Borac BL will play at home against Mladost and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Borac BL: A.Langovic 18+11reb, J.Rebec 17+4ast, S.Gavric 8+5reb+5ast, J.Martin 6+1reb+5ast, S.Teodor 5+1reb, D.Amsal 3+1reb Siroki: F.Kraljevic 18+6reb+1ast, E.Little 14+12reb+1ast, D.Knight 11+2reb+3ast, D.Brala 11+2reb+3ast, I.Ivanov 7+8reb+3ast, V.Dominik 6+2ast Sloboda T. - Leotar 70-87 The game in Tuzla was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Leotar (11-9) played at the court of 8th ranked Sloboda T. (8-12). Leotar did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 87-70 on Saturday. Leotar made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Leotar outrebounded Sloboda T. 38-22 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Dejan Sakotic (195-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and the former international center Drasko Albijanic (211-1986) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Leotar players scored in double figures. American forward Zoran Talley (201-1994, college: Iowa St.) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Joshua Scott (185-1998, college: Thomas Univ.) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Sloboda T.'s coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Leotar have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 11-9 record. Sloboda T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Leotar will meet at home higher ranked Bosna S. (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sloboda T. will play against Slavija (#6) in Sarajevo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sloboda T.: Z.Talley 15+6reb, J.Scott 10+1reb+4ast, A.Hasandic 9+2ast, L.Reuf 7+2reb, A.Alikadic 7+1reb+2ast, N.Jeftic 7+2reb+2ast Leotar: D.Sakotic 20+10reb+2ast, K.Nedeljko 15+4reb+3ast, D.Albijanic 13+7reb+3ast, S.Adzic 11+2reb+1ast, B.Vuk 8+4reb, L.Andjusic 8+3reb+1ast Spars - Buducnost BN 77-98 Rather expected game in Sarajevo where 7th ranked Spars (9-11) were rolled over by fourth ranked Buducnost BN (15-5) 98-77 on Friday. Buducnost BN shot 64.3 percent from the field. They also forced 19 Spars turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian power forward Milivoje Bozovic (210-1985) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and forward Vojin Ilic (200-2000) who added 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Buducnost BN's coach Josip Pandza felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Haris Curevac (198-1996) responded with 17 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and American forward Terrance Motley (201-1991, college: SHSU) scored 12 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Buducnost BN have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Spars keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Buducnost BN will meet at home league's leader Siroki in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Spars will play against Posusje (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Spars: H.Curevac 17+4reb+3ast, T.Motley 12+4reb+1ast, M.Vranes 10+3reb+3ast, R.Howard 10+2reb, P.Omar 8+1reb, L.Majstorovic 7+5reb+1ast Buducnost BN: M.Bozovic 26+10reb+1ast, V.Ilic 22+10reb+5ast, L.Jovanovic 17+1reb+3ast, N.Sikiras 13+3reb, B.Djekic 8+1ast, D.Elmir 8+1ast |
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| Palmeiras land Arsene Mouaha, ex BEAC - by Paulo Freire |
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Palmeiras-Sao-Paulo-U20-team (LDB U20) landed Cameroonian Arsene Mouaha. Mouaha played most recently at BEAC Yaounde in Cameroonian D1 league.
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| U19 League Round 9: BUBA Bball is defeated by CSKA in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sofia: CSKA (#4) and BUBA Bball (#3). BUBA Bball was crushed at home by 20 points 59-79 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BUBA Bball. CSKA (5-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated BUBA Bball. CSKA is looking forward to face 3.6.9. BC (#8) in Plovdiv in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. BUBA Bball will play on the road against the league's second-placed Balkan (#2) in Botevgrad and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between Top Four teams took place in Sofia. First ranked host Levski (7-2) defeated second-best Balkan (6-3) 69-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Balkan. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Levski maintains first place with 7-2 record. Balkan at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Levski's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sofia Septemvri. Bottom-ranked Dolphin (0-9) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to fourth ranked Chardafon (2-4) 91-64 on Saturday evening. Chardafon maintains fourth place with 2-4 record. Loser Dolphin still closes the standings with nine games lost. Chardafon will meet at home league's leader Dunav in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dolphin will play against the league's second-placed Dorostol (#2) in Silistra and hopes to get finally their first victory. In the last two games of round 9 Akademik B. won against Septemvri on the opponent's court 81-74. Winless 3.6.9. BC was outscored by Rilski in a home game 51-87. Chardafon - Dolphin 91-64 Bottom-ranked Dolphin (0-9) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to fourth ranked Chardafon (2-4) 91-64 on Saturday evening. Chardafon maintains fourth place with 2-4 record. Loser Dolphin still closes the standings with nine games lost. Chardafon will meet at home league's leader Dunav in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dolphin will play against the league's second-placed Dorostol (#2) in Silistra and hopes to get finally their first victory. Septemvri - Akademik B. 74-81 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Septemvri's (1-7) home loss to sixth ranked Akademik B. (4-3) 74-81 on Saturday. Akademik B. maintains sixth place with 4-3 record. Loser Septemvri keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. Akademik B. will meet higher ranked Rilski (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Septemvri's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sofia to the arena Levski. Levski - Balkan 69-64 The game between Top Four teams took place in Sofia. First ranked host Levski (7-2) defeated second-best Balkan (6-3) 69-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Balkan. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Levski maintains first place with 7-2 record. Balkan at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Levski's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sofia Septemvri. 3.6.9. BC - Rilski 51-87 Rather predictable result in Plovdiv where fifth ranked Rilski (5-4) smashed bottom-ranked 3.6.9. BC (0-8) 87-51 on Saturday. Rilski maintains fifth place with 5-4 record. Loser 3.6.9. BC still closes the standings with eight games lost. Rilski will meet at home Akademik B. (#6) in the next round. 3.6.9. BC will play against CSKA in Sofia and looks forward to get finally their first victory. BUBA Bball - CSKA 59-79 The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sofia: CSKA (#4) and BUBA Bball (#3). BUBA Bball was crushed at home by 20 points 59-79 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of BUBA Bball. CSKA (5-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated BUBA Bball. CSKA is looking forward to face 3.6.9. BC (#8) in Plovdiv in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. BUBA Bball will play on the road against the league's second-placed Balkan (#2) in Botevgrad and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
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| Palmeiras land Arsene Mouaha, ex BEAC - by Paulo Freire |
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Palmeiras-Sao-Paulo-U20-team (LDB U20) landed Cameroonian Arsene Mouaha. Mouaha played most recently at BEAC Yaounde in Cameroonian D1 league.
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| Golob's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Forward Justin Golob (190-F) put on an amazing game in the last round for Sol Blazers and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 7. He had a double-double of 35 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Plantito (#9, 1-5) 85-73. Sol Blazers is placed at 3rd position in Cayman Islands league. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Sol Blazers will need more victories to improve their 4-2 record. In the team's last game Golob had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Sol Blazers, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Golob has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (8th best: 23.6ppg), rebounds (6th best: 9.6rpg) and averages solid 56.3% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Curtis Wilson (PF) of top-ranked Cayman FH. He is a forward in his first season at Cayman FH. In the last game Wilson recorded impressive double-double of 27 points and 24 rebounds. It was enough for Cayman FH to edge the lower-ranked Plantito (#9, 1-5) by 3 points 78-75. Of course Cayman FH still keep the league's top spot. A very good start of the season for his team, which won so far all 6 games without any defeat. Wilson is one of the most experienced players at Cayman FH and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another Sol Blazers' star - guard Samuel O'Garro (195-G-1988). O'Garro scored 27 points and grabbed fifteen rebounds (!!!). He was another key player of Sol Blazers, helping his team with a 85-73 win against the lower-ranked Plantito (#9, 1-5). Sol Blazers needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 4 victories and 2 lost games. O'Garro has a great season in Cayman Islands. After only 5 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 31.6ppg (best scorer), rebounds with 13.0rpg (3rd best) and assists with 4.8apg (3rd best). Samuel O'Garro has also Cayman Islands passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player. Other top performing players last week: 4. Nick Berardi (F) of Cayman FH - 33 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Noel Squire (G) of Shockwaves - 26 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Jordan Bodden (C) of Shockwaves - 8 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Christian Corpus (F) of Plantito - 29 points and 5 rebounds 8. Roy Quinto (F) of Plantito - 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Daniel Mowatt (F) of MPS Tronix - 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Bryan Ebanks (F) of Shockwaves - 21 points and 10 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| CBA Round 43: Aviators edge Guandong Tigers by three points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in CBA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 43 in the CBA took place in Shenzhen. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Guandong Tigers (31-8) to fourth ranked Aviators (27-13) 98-95 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Guandong Tigers. Aviators had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by Guandong Tigers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. International Xining He (195-1997) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. American MarShon Brooks (197-1989, college: Providence) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Aviators maintains fourth place with 27-13 record. Guandong Tigers at the other side keep the second position with eight games lost. Aviators are looking forward to face Monkey Kings (#14) in Jiangsu in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guandong Tigers will play at home against Heroes (#8) and are hoping to win this game. Leader Golden Bulls delivered the 34th victory. This time they crushed 20th ranked Rockets (3-37) 123-82 in Hangzhou. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Dayu Zhang (215-1991) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Zeyi Liu contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Brandon Taylor (178-1994, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 31 points and 8 assists for Rockets. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Golden Bulls have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 34-5 record. Newly promoted Rockets stay dead last with 37 lost games. Golden Bulls will play against Sharks (#5) in Shanghai in the next round. Rockets will play on the road against Royal Fighters (#16) in Beijing and hope to get back on the winning track. We should mention about the upset which took place in Beijing, where higher ranked Heroes (23-18) lost to sixteenth ranked Royal Fighters (14-25) in a road game 89-104 on Friday. It was a great evening for Fan Zhang who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Troy Gillenwater responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Royal Fighters maintains sixteenth place with 14-25 record. Loser Heroes dropped to the eighth position with 18 games lost. Royal Fighters will meet at home bottom-ranked Rockets (#20) in the next round. Heroes will play against the league's second-placed Guandong Tigers (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Other games of round 43 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Sichuan BW were defeated by Jiangsu D. in Nanjing 124-112. Shanghai S. smashed Tianjin at home 125-106. Liaoning FL destroyed Shanxi L. on the opponent's court 127-99. Guangsha L. managed to outperform Fujian S. in a home game 111-107. Jilin NE T. recorded a loss to Qingdao E. on the road 102-92. Guangzhou LL was defeated by Beijing D. on its own court 87-101. Nanjing TX MK was beaten by Xinjiang FT in Urumqi 108-101. The best stats of 43th round was 22 points and 13 rebounds by Jo Lual-Acuil Jr of Nanjing TX MK. Jiangsu D. - Sichuan BW 124-112 There was no surprise in Nanjing where 18th ranked Blue Whales (10-29) were defeated by fourteenth ranked Jiangsu Dragons (18-22) 124-112 on Thursday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Jiangsu Dragons made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for American guard Antonio Blakeney (193-1996, college: LSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 48 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international Zhixuan Liu (197-1991) helped adding 16 points and 6 assists. Five Jiangsu Dragons players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Marlain Veal (175-1996, college: SE Louisiana) responded with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Zhennian Zuo (201-1996) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jiangsu Dragons moved-up to thirteenth place. Blue Whales lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 29 games lost. Jiangsu Dragons will meet at home Sturgeons (#17) in the next round. Blue Whales will play against Eagles in Qingdao and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Jiangsu D.: B.Antonio 48+14reb+6ast, L.Zhixuan 16+4reb+6ast, W.Devin 15+9reb+1ast, C.Xiaolong 11+1reb+2ast, Y.Shi 11+5reb+1ast, W.Quanxi 8+3reb Sichuan BW: V.Marlain 32+6reb+6ast, C.Jordan 20+2reb+2ast, Z.Zhennian 14+9reb+1ast, Y.Tangwen 9+4reb+6ast, S.Ruoyu 9+8reb+1ast, H.Xin 9+4reb+1ast Shanghai S. - Tianjin 125-106 No shocking result in a game in Shanghai where fifth ranked Sharks (24-16) smashed 19th ranked Pioneers (9-31) 125-106 on Thursday. Sharks dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneers' 34. Sharks forced 20 Pioneers turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was a great evening for the former international center Zhelin Wang (214-1994) who led his team to a victory scoring 41 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (on 18-of-22 shooting from the field). American point guard Eric Bledsoe (185-1989, college: Kentucky) helped adding 20 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. At the losing side center Tian Yu (207-1996) responded with 26 points and American point guard Brandon Jefferson (175-1991, college: MSU Denver) scored 20 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sharks maintains fifth place with 24-16 record. Loser Pioneers keep the nineteenth position with 31 games lost. Sharks will meet league's leader Golden Bulls in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pioneers will play against Flying Tigers (#11) in Urumqi and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Shanghai S.: W.Zhelin 41+9reb+3ast, T.Melo 20+2reb+2ast, B.Eric 20+8reb+11ast, L.Zheng 15+2reb+4ast, L.Hanchen 9+4ast, L.Lijia 8+5reb Tianjin: Y.Tian 26+3reb+1ast, J.Brandon 20+3reb+5ast, W.Quinndary 12+4reb+7ast, X.Jin 11+5reb+1ast, L.Benson 8+2reb+6ast, M.Zikai 8+2reb+1ast Shanxi L. - Liaoning FL 99-127 Very expected game in Taiyuan where 9th ranked Loongs (21-19) were rolled over by third ranked Flying Leopards (29-9) 127-99 on Thursday. Flying Leopards made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Flying Leopards outrebounded Loongs 43-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for international Zhenlin Zhang (206-1999, college: Tulane) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Jiwei Zhao (184-1995) helped adding 14 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side center Zhaobao Ge (213-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists and American point guard Kahlil Felder (175-1995, college: Oakland) scored 23 points and 8 assists. Five Flying Leopards and four Loongs players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains third place with 29-9 record having six points less than leader Zhejiang GB. Loser Loongs keep the ninth position with 19 games lost. Flying Leopards will meet Long-Lions (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Loongs will play against Ducks in Beijing and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Liaoning FL: Z.Zhenlin 26+8reb+3ast, F.Kyle 24+3reb+1ast, G.Ailun 19+2reb+6ast, Z.Jiwei 14+6reb+10ast, F.Hao 13+5reb+3ast, M.Eric 10+7reb+1ast Shanxi L.: F.Kahlil 23+4reb+8ast, Y.Shuai 23+5reb+2ast, G.Zhaobao 19+10reb+9ast, Z.Ning 16+1reb+2ast, X.Zhijiang 7+5reb+1ast, Z.ChunJun 6+1reb+1ast Zhejiang GB. - Ningbo R. 123-82 Leader Golden Bulls delivered the 34th victory. This time they crushed 20th ranked Rockets (3-37) 123-82 in Hangzhou. Golden Bulls dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets' 42 and made 19-of-22 charity shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Golden Bulls forced 21 Rockets turnovers and outrebounded them 51-27 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 41 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Rockets' players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Dayu Zhang (215-1991) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Zeyi Liu (202-1999) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Golden Bulls players scored in double figures. American point guard Brandon Taylor (178-1994, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 31 points and 8 assists and center Honglin Qu (207-2002) added 8 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Rockets. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Golden Bulls have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 34-5 record. Newly promoted Rockets stay dead last with 37 lost games. Golden Bulls will play against Sharks (#5) in Shanghai in the next round. Rockets will play on the road against Royal Fighters (#16) in Beijing and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Zhejiang GB.: Z.Dayu 19+9reb+6ast, C.Shuaipeng 18+1reb+3ast, L.Zeyi 16+5reb+2ast, W.Moses 15+4reb+2ast, Z.Hongshuo 10+2reb, L.Wenbo 10+5reb+2ast Ningbo R.: T.Brandon 31+2reb+8ast, Q.Honglin 8+5reb, H.Dewan 8+1ast, W.Xuan 8+2ast, Z.Junfeng 6+2reb+2ast, Z.Biao 6+3reb+3ast Guangsha L. - Fujian S. 111-107 Very predictable result in Hangzhou where sixth ranked Guangsha Lions (24-17) beat 17th ranked Sturgeons (10-28) 111-107 on Thursday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guangsha Lions made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. Guangsha Lions outrebounded Sturgeons 56-40 including 41 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Sturgeons' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Guangsha Lions made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for the former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. Canadian power forward Kyle Wiltjer (206-1992, college: Gonzaga) helped adding 30 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Guangsha Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American point guard Darius Adams (188-1989, college: Indianapolis) responded with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 10 assists and point guard Yiyang Li (181-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Guangsha Lions and five Sturgeons players scored in double figures. Guangsha Lions have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 24-17 record. Loser Sturgeons keep the seventeenth position with 28 games lost. Guangsha Lions will meet Jilin Tigers (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sturgeons will play against Jiangsu Dragons (#13) in Nanjing and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Guangsha L.: W.Kyle 30+9reb+8ast, H.Jinqiu 30+19reb+4ast, S.Minghui 23+8reb+8ast, Z.Junlong 12+9reb+4ast, X.ZhongHao 9+6reb, X.Ke 6+1reb+4ast Fujian S.: A.Darius 37+3reb+10ast, L.Yiyang 19+12reb+7ast, M.Thon 17+5reb+1ast, C.Linjian 16+4reb, Z.Xu 12+4reb+1ast, Z.Yongpeng 4+5reb Beijing RF - Shandong H. 104-89 We should mention about the upset which took place in Beijing, where higher ranked Heroes (23-18) lost to sixteenth ranked Royal Fighters (14-25) in a road game 89-104 on Friday. Royal Fighters made 23-of-24 free shots (95.8 percent) during the game. Royal Fighters had a 39-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Heroes' players. It was a great evening for Fan Zhang (195-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international power forward Yuchen Zou (206-1996) helped adding 20 points and 11 rebounds. Five Royal Fighters players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Shiyan Gao (186-1996) scored 19 points and 5 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Royal Fighters maintains sixteenth place with 14-25 record. Loser Heroes dropped to the eighth position with 18 games lost. Royal Fighters will meet at home bottom-ranked Rockets (#20) in the next round. Heroes will play against the league's second-placed Guandong Tigers (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Beijing RF: Z.Fan 26+6reb+5ast, Z.Yuchen 20+11reb, G.Trae 16+5reb+8ast, A.Liu 11+2reb+9ast, S.Tonglin 11+11reb+3ast, Y.Changdong 9+7reb+2ast Shandong H.: G.Troy 21+9reb, G.Shiyan 19+1reb+2ast, J.Cheng 15+6reb, Z.Rongzhen 6+4reb, C.Peidong 5+4reb+4ast, T.Hanlin 5+5reb+1ast Qingdao E. - Jilin NE T. 102-92 There was an upset in Qingdao where higher ranked Jilin Tigers (19-20) were defeated by fifteenth ranked Eagles (17-23) 102-92 on Friday. Eagles outrebounded Jilin Tigers 54-32 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Eagles made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for South Sudanese-Australian center Duop Reath (210-1996, college: LSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Ruize Wang (197-1995) helped adding 28 points and 10 rebounds. Eagles' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American guard Dominique Jones (193-1988, college: S.Florida) responded with a double-double by scoring 42 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 8 assists and Yuxing Jiang (193-1995) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Eagles and four Jilin Tigers players scored in double figures. Eagles maintains fifteenth place with 17-23 record. Jilin Tigers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 20 games lost. Eagles will meet at home Blue Whales (#18) in the next round. Jilin Tigers will play against Guangsha Lions (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Qingdao E.: W.Ruize 28+10reb+1ast, R.Duop 21+15reb+4ast, L.Jiaxin 16+1reb+7ast, G.Eugene 12+6reb+5ast, J.Zhuo 12+6reb+3ast, Z.Jiayi 5+5reb Jilin NE T.: J.Dominique 42+17reb+8ast, J.Yuxing 18+5reb+3ast, C.Jinming 12+2reb+2ast, J.Weize 11+2reb+1ast, L.Ang 6+2reb+1ast, Z.Cheng 3+4reb+2ast Shenzhen L. - Guangdong ST 98-95 The most exciting game of round 43 in the CBA took place in Shenzhen. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Guandong Tigers (31-8) to fourth ranked Aviators (27-13) 98-95 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Guandong Tigers. Aviators had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by Guandong Tigers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. International Xining He (195-1997) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. American MarShon Brooks (197-1989, college: Providence) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international Rui Zhao (195-1996) added 18 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Four Aviators and five Guandong Tigers players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Aviators maintains fourth place with 27-13 record. Guandong Tigers at the other side keep the second position with eight games lost. Aviators are looking forward to face Monkey Kings (#14) in Jiangsu in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guandong Tigers will play at home against Heroes (#8) and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Shenzhen L.: S.Jared 23+13reb+4ast, H.Xining 18+6reb+4ast, Z.Peng 12+6reb+3ast, B.Haotian 12+1reb+4ast, B.Askia 9+3reb+4ast, S.Zijie 8+6reb+1ast Guangdong ST: Z.Rui 18+3reb+8ast, H.Justin 18+7reb, H.Mingxuan 15+3reb+6ast, X.Jie 15+2reb+3ast, B.MarShon 14+10reb+6ast, Y.Jianlian 6+5reb Guangzhou LL - Beijing D. 87-101 Everything went according to plan in Guangzhou where eighth ranked Ducks (23-16) won against 10th ranked Long-Lions (20-20) 101-87 on Saturday. Ducks looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for the former international Xiaochuan Zhai (205-1993) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard Jonathan Gibson (188-1987, college: NM State) helped adding 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side South Sudanese-Australian center Duop Reath (210-1996, college: LSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and center Yanzhe Li (213-2000) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ducks moved-up to seventh place. Loser Long-Lions keep the tenth position with 20 games lost. Ducks will meet at home Loongs (#9) in the next round. Long-Lions will play against Flying Leopards and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Beijing D.: G.Jonathan 20+6reb+6ast, Z.Xiaochuan 19+12reb+5ast, F.Shuo 17+1reb+6ast, Z.Yanxi 12+2reb+2ast, J.Nick 10+5reb+2ast, M.Lei 9+3reb Guangzhou LL: L.Yanzhe 18+8reb+1ast, B.Jordan 15+15reb+3ast, M.Nate 15+1reb+4ast, Z.Mingzhen 11+4reb+1ast, C.Ying-Chun 10+3reb+5ast, J.Boqiao 8+4reb+1ast Xinjiang FT - Nanjing TX MK 108-101 There was no surprise in Urumqi where 14th ranked Monkey Kings (17-22) were defeated by twelfth ranked Flying Tigers (19-14) 108-101 on Saturday. Flying Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Flying Tigers made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for Senegalese center Tacko Fall (231-1995, college: UCF) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks. Lin Qi (200-1999) helped adding 23 points. At the losing side Wei Lin (-2003) responded with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and South Sudanese-Australian center Jo Lual-Acuil Jr (213-1994, college: Baylor) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. Five Flying Tigers and four Monkey Kings players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Flying Tigers moved-up to eleventh place. Monkey Kings lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. Flying Tigers will meet at home Pioneers (#19) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Monkey Kings will play against Aviators (#4) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Xinjiang FT: Q.Lin 23+3reb+1ast, C.Chris 20+2reb+3ast, F.Tacko 15+16reb+1ast, A.Azat 14+1reb+5ast, Z.Xuhang 14+3reb+1ast, A.Abudurexiti 10+11reb+4ast Nanjing TX MK: L.Wei 29+7reb+4ast, L.Jr. Jo 22+13reb+1ast, W.Lanxuan 18+9reb+7ast, P.QJ 14+10reb+2ast, Z.Baiqing 8+5reb+2ast, W.Tingjia 3+1reb+2ast |
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| LSB Round 9: Limon Sh. is defeated by ARBA - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game between third ranked Limon Sh. (5-2) and fourth ranked ARBA (4-4) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Limon Sh. was crushed by ARBA in San Jose 90-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Limon Sh.. ARBA maintains fourth place with 4-4 record. Limon Sh. at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. ARBA are looking forward to face Roswell (#6) in the next round. Limon Sh. will play against Abogados and is hoping to win this game. LSB top team - Escazu (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Abogados (1-7) 109-89. Undefeated Escazu have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-0 record. Abogados lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. Escazu will play against Grecia (#5) on the road in the next round. Abogados will play against Limon Sh. to get more than just one victory in their record. In the last two games of round 9 Roswell won against Metropoli on the opponent's court 73-69. PFC managed to outperform Grecia in a home game 79-69. ARBA - Limon Sh. 90-66 The game between third ranked Limon Sh. (5-2) and fourth ranked ARBA (4-4) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Limon Sh. was crushed by ARBA in San Jose 90-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Limon Sh.. ARBA maintains fourth place with 4-4 record. Limon Sh. at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. ARBA are looking forward to face Roswell (#6) in the next round. Limon Sh. will play against Abogados and is hoping to win this game. Metropoli - Roswell 69-73 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Metropoli (2-6) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Roswell (3-6) 73-69. Roswell moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Grecia. Newly promoted Metropoli dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Roswell will play against higher ranked ARBA (#4) in San Jose in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Metropoli will play against the league's second-placed PFC and hopes to get back on the winning track. PFC - Grecia 79-69 Rather predictable result when second ranked PFC (7-2) defeated at home 5th ranked Grecia (3-6) 79-69. Newly promoted PFC maintains second place with 7-2 record behind leader Escazu. Grecia at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Roswell. PFC will play against Metropoli (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Grecia will play against the league's leader Escazu and hopes to get back on the winning track. Abogados - Escazu 89-109 LSB top team - Escazu (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Abogados (1-7) 109-89. Escazu have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-0 record. Abogados lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. Escazu will play against Grecia (#5) on the road in the next round. Abogados will play against Limon Sh. to get more than just one victory in their record. |
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| NBL Round 12 (Second Stage): Nymburk lose to NH Ostrava - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Second Stage in NBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Nymburk (23-10) recorded its tenth loss on the court of eighth ranked NH Ostrava on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by NH Ostrava 94-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Nymburk. They outrebounded Nymburk 47-26 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. NH Ostrava looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Malik Morgan (193-1994, college: Tulane) who scored 31 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The other American import forward Sukhmail Mathon (208-1998, college: Boston U.) chipped in 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Petr Benda (203-1982) who recorded 12 points. Nymburk's coach Ladislav Sokolovsky rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. NH Ostrava (16-17) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Opava and Kolin. Defending champion Nymburk still keeps top position with ten games lost. NH Ostrava is looking forward to face higher ranked Usti n/Labem (#5) in Usti nad Labem in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nymburk will play at home against Kolin (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Brno (23-11) against fourth ranked Pardubice (19-14) on Saturday night. Visiting Brno was crushed by Pardubice in Pardubice 97-77. It was a good game for Croatian-Bosnian center Robert Rikic (219-1990, agency: AltusBasket) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Tomas Vyoral contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Kameron Chatman (206-1996, college: Detroit) replied with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Brno. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pardubice have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 19-14 record. Brno at the other side keeps the second place with 11 games lost. Pardubice will play against higher ranked Decin (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Brno will play against Opava and hopes to get back on the winning track. An interesting game where host Opava (#8) won against 5th ranked Usti n/Labem 82-68 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Jakub Slavik who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Kris Martin with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Opava (16-17) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with NH Ostrava and Kolin. Usti n/Labem lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 15 games lost. Opava will meet league's second-placed Brno on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Usti n/Labem will play against NH Ostrava and hope to secure a win. Rest of the games of round 12 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Decin defeated Kolin in a road game 93-82. USK Praha beat Hradec Kralove at home 92-91. Slavia won against Olomoucko on the opponent's court 83-80. The best stats of 12th round was 36 points (!!!) by Luwane Pipkins of Olomoucko. Opava - Usti n/Labem 82-68 An interesting game where host Opava (#8) won against 5th ranked Usti n/Labem 82-68 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Jakub Slavik (199-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Radovan Kouril (185-1995) who added 15 points and 6 assists during the contest. Five Opava players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Kris Martin (193-1997, college: Colorado St.) with 16 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Spencer Svejcar (193-1994, college: Alaska-Anch., agency: One Motive Sports) scored 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Opava (16-17) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with NH Ostrava and Kolin. Usti n/Labem lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 15 games lost. Opava will meet league's second-placed Brno on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Usti n/Labem will play against NH Ostrava and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Usti n/Labem: K.Martin 16+6reb+2ast, S.Svejcar 14+3reb+1ast, T.Hicks 12+1reb, H.Johan 8+6reb, M.Nabelek 6+1reb+3ast, D.Johnson 5+6reb+1ast Opava: J.Slavik 17+12reb+1ast, R.Farsky 15+1reb, R.Kouril 15+4reb+6ast, J.Mokran 11+3reb+2ast, M.Gniadek 11+8reb+3ast, J.Svandrlik 7+4reb Pardubice - Brno 97-77 Very important is a road loss of second ranked Brno (23-11) against fourth ranked Pardubice (19-14) on Saturday night. Visiting Brno was crushed by Pardubice in Pardubice 97-77. Pardubice dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Brno's 36. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for Croatian-Bosnian center Robert Rikic (219-1990, agency: AltusBasket) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Tomas Vyoral (192-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Kameron Chatman (206-1996, college: Detroit) replied with 16 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Viktor Pulpan (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) added 10 points and 8 assists in the effort for Brno. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pardubice have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 19-14 record. Brno at the other side keeps the second place with 11 games lost. Pardubice will play against higher ranked Decin (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Brno will play against Opava and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Brno: K.Chatman 16+9reb+1ast, J.Karnik 11+3reb, J.Krakovic 11+2reb+1ast, D.Djuricic 10+4reb, V.Pulpan 10+3reb+8ast, D.Matej 6+2reb Pardubice: R.Rikic 21+8reb+1ast, T.Vyoral 19+4reb+5ast, N.Neal 17+4reb+5ast, D.Pekarek 10+4reb+2ast, B.Matej 10+4reb+3ast, M.Colak 6+3reb+1ast Kolin - Decin 82-93 There was no surprise when 6th ranked Kolin (16-17) was defeated at home by third ranked Decin (22-12) 93-82 on Saturday. Strangely Kolin outrebounded Decin 40-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard AJ Walton (184-1990, college: Baylor, agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and the other American import guard Ty Nichols (190-1996, college: Keene St., agency: Diamond Sports) who added 22 points, 8 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Decin's coach Tomas Grepl used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Slovakian forward Jakub Petras (209-1994, college: Stony Brook, agency: Octagon Europe) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Rashard Odomes (198-1996, college: Oklahoma) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Five Decin and four Kolin players scored in double figures. Decin maintains third position with 22-12 record having just 2 victories less than leader Nymburk. Loser Kolin keeps the sixth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with NH Ostrava and Opava. Decin will meet at home Pardubice (#4) in the next round. Kolin will play against the league's leader Nymburk and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Kolin: R.Odomes 20+5reb+3ast, D.Slavinskas 17+8reb+1ast, J.Petras 14+13reb+1ast, M.Mares 14+4reb+1ast, A.Ciz 7+2reb+1ast, O.Siska 5+4reb+4ast Decin: T.Nichols 22+2reb+8ast, A.Walton 21+6reb+7ast, F.Kroutil 17+2reb+2ast, T.Pomikalek 17+6reb, J.Bruner 11+6reb, D.Zikla 3 NH Ostrava - Nymburk 94-76 Top ranked Nymburk (23-10) recorded its tenth loss on the court of eighth ranked NH Ostrava on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by NH Ostrava 94-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Nymburk. They outrebounded Nymburk 47-26 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. NH Ostrava looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Malik Morgan (193-1994, college: Tulane) who scored 31 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The other American import forward Sukhmail Mathon (208-1998, college: Boston U.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Petr Benda (203-1982) who recorded 12 points and American swingman Eric Lockett (196-1995, college: NC State) added 12 points respectively. Four Nymburk players scored in double figures. Nymburk's coach Ladislav Sokolovsky rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. NH Ostrava (16-17) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Opava and Kolin. Defending champion Nymburk still keeps top position with ten games lost. NH Ostrava is looking forward to face higher ranked Usti n/Labem (#5) in Usti nad Labem in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nymburk will play at home against Kolin (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Nymburk: P.Benda 12+4reb+1ast, E.Lockett 12+3reb+2ast, J.Boeheim 11+3reb, L.Palyza 10+2reb, L.Kovar 10+5reb+1ast, E.Gilyard II 8+2reb+1ast NH Ostrava: M.Morgan 31+6reb+5ast, S.Mathon 22+10reb+4ast, M.Majercak 18+1reb+7ast, S.Matej 6+3reb, M.Svoboda 6+1reb+1ast, P.Bohacik 4+16reb+3ast USK Praha - Hradec Kralove 92-91 No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked USK Praha (20-12) edged at home bottom-ranked Hradec Kralove (5-27) 92-91 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard PJ Pipes (188-1999, college: Santa Clara) who helped to win the game recording 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists and the former international guard Marek Vyroubal (196-2001) who added 23 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Italian-Argentinian swingman Tomas Cavallero (198-1998) with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Montenegrin center Maksim Sturanovic (210-1988, agency: 011 Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Hradec Kralove players scored in double figures. USK Praha have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 20-12 record. Hradec Kralove lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 27 lost games. USK Praha's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Praha Slavia. Top scorers: Hradec Kralove: T.Cavallero 20+5reb+5ast, M.Sturanovic 19+10reb+1ast, A.Solevic 17+5reb+7ast, D.Skranc 11+6reb+4ast, O.Peterka 10+5reb+2ast, M.Prskalo 8+1reb USK Praha: P.Pipes 36+4reb+4ast, M.Vyroubal 23+4reb+2ast, M.Okauru 13+4reb+4ast, F.Petruzela 6+6reb, M.Batovsky 5+3reb+1ast, V.Dalibor 5+2reb Olomoucko - Slavia 80-83 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Olomoucko's (7-25) home loss to tenth ranked Slavia (12-20) 80-83 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Radek Pumprla (193-1995) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American point guard Adam Dworsky (180-1998, college: SE Oklahoma) who added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard Luwane Pipkins (180-1996, college: Providence) with 36 points (!!!) and Serbian power forward Sreten Knezevic (206-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Slavia and four Olomoucko players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Slavia maintains tenth position with 12-20 record. Loser Olomoucko keeps the eleventh place with 25 games lost. Slavia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Praha to the arena USK Praha. Top scorers: Olomoucko: L.Pipkins 36+4reb+1ast, G.Vucicevic 16+3reb+1ast, L.Festr 10+1reb+3ast, S.Knezevic 10+17reb+4ast, J.Friday 5+4reb+2ast, Z.Dominik 2+4reb Slavia: R.Pumprla 18+7reb+6ast, D.Jelinek 13+5reb, T.John 13+3reb+1ast, A.Dworsky 12+6reb+5ast, R.Rozanek 10+4reb+3ast, M.Bernath 8+3reb |
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Sokol Pisek - Loko Plzen 94-60 Sokol Pisek dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Loko Plzen's 26. Sokol Pisek forced 28 Loko Plzen turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Loko Plzen's players. It was a good game for guard Vojtech Sykora (189-2001) who led his team to a victory with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Center Martin Svoboda (202-2001) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five Sokol Pisek players scored in double figures. Center Karel Ausprunk (202-1994) answered with 7 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Rostislav Jirak (181-2000) added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Loko Plzen. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Loko Plzen: K.Jakub 12+2reb, R.Jirak 10+5reb+1ast, K.Ausprunk 7+11reb+2ast, J.Zeman 7+3reb+1ast, B.Michal 6+2reb+1ast, V.Jiri 6 Sokol Pisek: S.Martin 17+5reb+3ast, L.Mikolasek 15+1reb+1ast, S.Borovka 13+3reb+1ast, S.Josef 11+3reb+2ast, V.Sykora 10+8reb+8ast, M.Matej 8+1reb+1ast Svitavy - Polabi 82-86 Strangely Svitavy outrebounded Polabi 49-33 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Svitavy was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Slovakian forward David Novak (195-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Filip Kabrt (193-2002) helped adding 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Polabi players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Martin Novak (199-1993) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and forward Jakub Jokl (208-1996, college: Utah) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Svitavy's coach Peter Balint rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Svitavy: M.Novak 20+11reb, J.Jokl 12+10reb, S.Jiri 11+2reb, J.Hlobil 10+7reb+3ast, R.Jurka 8, P.Slezak 7+6reb+2ast Polabi: T.Mikula 22+3reb+1ast, N.David 22+7reb+4ast, K.Filip 16+6reb+5ast, M.Tomas 13+3reb+1ast, N.Pavel 6+3reb+1ast, M.Kolar 4+10reb+2ast GBA Lions - Litomerice 82-80 It was an exceptional evening for Lithuanian Rokas Jocys (195-2004) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 5 assists. Point guard Daniel Kolbl (190-2003) accounted for 12 points for the winning side. GBA Lions' coach Andrej Cervenka used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Swingman Jan Karlovsky (201-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and center Johan Haiblik (205-2000) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Litomerice in the defeat. Four Litomerice players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Litomerice: J.Karlovsky 21+10reb+2ast, J.Madera 19+4reb+1ast, H.Johan 19+8reb, P.Grunt 15+7reb+2ast, J.Dvoracek 6+4reb+1ast, Z.Vojtech 0+1reb GBA Lions: J.Rokas 22+4reb+5ast, K.Daniel 12+2reb+2ast, K.Pavlo 12+3reb, L.Singleton 7+3reb+1ast, L.Linhart 7+3reb+2ast, K.Martin 5+2reb+1ast Brno 2 - Novy Jicin 92-99 It was an exceptional evening for guard Kevin Tyml (195-2001) who led the winners and scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. Italian Gianluca Prosek (197-2000) accounted for 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Novy Jicin players scored in double figures. Guard Petr Krivanek (185-2003) came up with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Simon Svoboda (194-2004) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Brno 2 in the defeat. Brno 2's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Brno 2: K.Petr 24+7reb+6ast, S.Simon 15+8reb+2ast, M.Sulc 14+5reb+1ast, J.Kubin 9+3reb+1ast, S.Milan 9+4reb+2ast, S.Jan 9+3reb Novy Jicin: T.Kevin 27+8reb+2ast, P.Gianluca 24+7reb+2ast, S.Matej 23+3reb+2ast, L.Bukovjan 15+2reb+6ast, J.Kelar 5+5reb+2ast, Z.Jakubu 3+3ast |
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| Liga MB Round 11: Metapan lose to San Salvador in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game between Top Four teams took place in Metapan. 3rd placed host Metapan (4-3) lost to leader San Salvador (8-0) 86-76. San Salvador made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Metapan turnovers and had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Panamanian Alejandro Grant (199-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 9 rebounds. American swingman Andravious Smith (198-1995, college: Tougaloo) helped adding 15 points and 11 rebounds. Lee Vasquez (176-1991) responded with 20 points and 8 assists. Metapan's coach Reynaldo Corrales rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated San Salvador have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-0 record, which they share with Santa Tecla. Metapan lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with three games lost. San Salvador will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Metapan will play on the road against Santiagueno in Usultan and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Chalchuapa has finally registered their first victory this season after eight consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Santiagueno (2-5) 93-87. It was an exceptional evening for American Gorg Alhag (190-1997, college: Mayville St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Robert Story accounted for 26 points and 6 rebounds. American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 24 rebounds for Santiagueno in the defeat. Chalchuapa maintains tenth place with 1-8 record. It was Santiagueno's third loss in a row. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Brujos. Chalchuapa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiagueno will play at home against Metapan (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Izalco supposed to be also quite interesting. Leader Santa Tecla (8-0) played at the court of 7th ranked Brujos (2-5). Santa Tecla smashed Brujos 98-69 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Yoel Cubillas who had a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 21 rebounds and 12 blocks. Edwin Espinal produced 24 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Brujos' coach Francisco Lemus gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Santa Tecla. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with San Salvador. Brujos lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with Santiagueno. Santa Tecla will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brujos will play against Cojute (#4) in Cojutepeque and hope to secure a win. In the last game of round 11 Quezaltepeque lost to Santa Ana on the opponent's court 99-103. The most impressive stats of the last round was 27 points, 28 rebounds and 4 assists by Marcus Feagin of Santa Ana. Metapan - San Salvador 76-86 The game between Top Four teams took place in Metapan. 3rd placed host Metapan (4-3) lost to leader San Salvador (8-0) 86-76. San Salvador made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Metapan turnovers and had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Panamanian Alejandro Grant (199-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 9 rebounds. American swingman Andravious Smith (198-1995, college: Tougaloo) helped adding 15 points and 11 rebounds. Lee Vasquez (176-1991) responded with 20 points and 8 assists and Nicaraguan guard Deikel Sanchez (-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 18 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Metapan's coach Reynaldo Corrales rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Salvador have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-0 record, which they share with Santa Tecla. Metapan lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with three games lost. San Salvador will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Metapan will play on the road against Santiagueno in Usultan and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: San Salvador: A.Grant 26+9reb+3ast, E.Escalante 15+3reb+3ast, A.Smith 15+11reb+3ast, M.Ramos 15+5reb+6ast, L.Valle 8+2reb+1ast, M.Hinestroza 4+10reb+1ast Metapan: V.Lee 20+4reb+8ast, L.Saravia 13+2reb+3ast, M.Aguilar 11+2reb+2ast, S.Deikel 11+18reb+2ast, R.Miranda 8+4reb+2ast, A.Regalado 5+6reb+1ast Brujos - Santa Tecla 69-98 The game in Izalco supposed to be also quite interesting. Leader Santa Tecla (8-0) played at the court of 7th ranked Brujos (2-5). Santa Tecla smashed Brujos 98-69 on Saturday. Santa Tecla looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Brujos' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Santa Tecla made 15 blocks. The best player for the winners was Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who had a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 21 rebounds and 12 blocks. Dominican Darwin Cabrera chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. Four Santa Tecla players scored in double figures. Dominican Edwin Espinal (198-1993) produced 24 points and 7 rebounds and Dominican forward Juan De Los Santos (193-2002) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Brujos' coach Francisco Lemus gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Santa Tecla. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with San Salvador. Brujos lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with Santiagueno. Santa Tecla will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brujos will play against Cojute (#4) in Cojutepeque and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Santa Tecla: E.Rodriguez 25+3reb+7ast, C.Darwin 22+13reb+1ast, M.Mosley 15+4reb+3ast, Y.Cubillas 14+21reb+3ast, R.Gerardo 7+1reb+3ast, N.Najeen 6+2reb+2ast Brujos: E.Edwin 24+7reb, D.Los Santos Juan 17+9reb+1ast, Y.Erick 8+12reb, J.Crespin 5+3reb, M.Gonzalez 5+3reb, C.Alexander 4+1reb+1ast Chalchuapa - Santiagueno 93-87 Chalchuapa has finally registered their first victory this season after eight consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Santiagueno (2-5) 93-87. Chalchuapa forced 19 Santiagueno turnovers. Strangely Santiagueno outrebounded Chalchuapa 50-37 including 21 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American Gorg Alhag (190-1997, college: Mayville St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Robert Story (183, college: WSSU) accounted for 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Alhag is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 24 rebounds and Fernando Salcedo (-2003) added 13 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals respectively for Santiagueno in the defeat. Four Santiagueno players scored in double figures. Chalchuapa maintains tenth place with 1-8 record. It was Santiagueno's third loss in a row. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Brujos. Chalchuapa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiagueno will play at home against Metapan (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Chalchuapa: M.Ryann 28+5reb, R.Story 26+6reb+2ast, G.Alhag 22+16reb+3ast, Q.Daniel 7+2reb+3ast, H.Eleazar 6+5reb+1ast, C.Nestor 2+2reb Santiagueno: F.Asprilla 23+24reb+2ast, S.Esperanza 17+1reb+1ast, J.Jackson 15+8reb+1ast, S.Fernando 13+9reb+6ast, B.Diego 8+1reb+1ast, B.Castellon 7+6reb+2ast Santa Ana - Quezaltepeque 103-99 There was an upset when higher ranked Quezaltepeque (4-5) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Santa Ana (3-5) 103-99 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American guard Marcus Feagin (193-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 28 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) chipped in 32 points. Dominican forward Rayner Moquete (185-1990, college: Binghamton) produced 27 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and American center Marc Montavious (206-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) added 20 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Santa Ana moved-up to seventh place. Quezaltepeque at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Santa Ana will meet higher ranked Fantasmas (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quezaltepeque will have a break next round. Top scorers: Santa Ana: J.Ortiz 32+4reb+1ast, F.Marcus 27+28reb+4ast, A.Strickland 17+1reb+7ast, A.Luis 16+3reb+1ast, R.Erick 9+2reb+3ast, M.Melvin 2+2reb Quezaltepeque: R.Moquete 27+8reb+7ast, J.Araujo 23+2reb, M.Montavious 20+12reb+3ast, C.Duran 20+8reb+2ast, J.Barahona 6+5reb+4ast, B.Douglas 2+1ast |
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in U18 League. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 13 in the U18 League took place in Haljala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Rakvere/Tarvas (4-6) to fourth ranked Keila (6-6) 89-87 on Sunday evening. Keila maintains fourth place with 6-6 record. Rakvere/Tarvas at the other side keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with BS/RIM. Keila are looking forward to face higher ranked Rapla (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rakvere/Tarvas will have a break next round. Important game to mention about took place in . Seventh ranked BS/RIM (4-6) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Rapla (6-5) 72-69 on Sunday evening. BS/RIM moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Rakvere/Tarvas. Rapla at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. BS/RIM will play against league's leader Tartu/Metec on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rapla will play against Keila and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tartu: Tartu/Metec (#1) and Reinar Halliku (#8). Reinar Halliku was crushed at home by 27 points 75-102 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Tartu/Metec (9-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Reinar Halliku lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. Tartu/Metec will meet at home BS/RIM (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Reinar Halliku will play against Viimsi and hope to win that game. In the last game of round 13 Viimsi was defeated by SK Nord in a road game 63-59. Rakvere/Tarvas - Keila 87-89 The most exciting game of round 13 in the U18 League took place in Haljala. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Rakvere/Tarvas (4-6) to fourth ranked Keila (6-6) 89-87 on Sunday evening. Keila maintains fourth place with 6-6 record. Rakvere/Tarvas at the other side keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with BS/RIM. Keila are looking forward to face higher ranked Rapla (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rakvere/Tarvas will have a break next round. BS/RIM - Rapla 72-69 Important game to mention about took place in . Seventh ranked BS/RIM (4-6) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Rapla (6-5) 72-69 on Sunday evening. BS/RIM moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Rakvere/Tarvas. Rapla at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. BS/RIM will play against league's leader Tartu/Metec on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rapla will play against Keila and it may be a tough game between close rivals. SK Nord - Viimsi 63-59 There was no surprise when 5th ranked Viimsi (4-5) was defeated on the road by second ranked SK Nord (8-4) 63-59 on Sunday. SK Nord maintains second place with 8-4 record having just three point less than leader Tartu/Metec. Loser Viimsi keeps the fifth position with five games lost. SK Nord will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Viimsi will play against Reinar Halliku (#8) and hope to secure a win. Reinar Halliku - Tartu/Metec 75-102 Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tartu: Tartu/Metec (#1) and Reinar Halliku (#8). Reinar Halliku was crushed at home by 27 points 75-102 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Tartu/Metec (9-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Reinar Halliku lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. Tartu/Metec will meet at home BS/RIM (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Reinar Halliku will play against Viimsi and hope to win that game. |
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Pyrinto - Kauhajoki 100-116 The game without a history. Kauhajoki led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Pyrinto's 52. They outrebounded Pyrinto 40-13 including a 27-8 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kauhajoki players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Jeffrey Crockett (201-1991, college: Texas Tech) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Guard Cameron Jones (193-1989, college: NAU, agency: BIG) contributed with 20 points and 9 assists for the winners. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Kauhajoki's coach Janne Koskimies allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Ike Smith (193-1997, college: Georgia South) replied with 31 points and guard LJ Thorpe (196-1999, college: UNC Asheville) added 17 points and 6 assists in the effort for Pyrinto. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Kauhajoki: J.Crockett 28+12reb+2ast, C.Jones 20+3reb+9ast, M.Patterson 19+7reb+1ast, L.Skinner 15+5reb+2ast, S.Kaukiainen 12+3reb+7ast, H.Kantonen 8+4reb+5ast Pyrinto: I.Smith 31+3reb+2ast, T.Pihlajamaki 23+2reb, L.Thorpe 17+4reb+6ast, T.Birts 12+1reb+3ast, O.Heinonen 12+1reb+1ast, L.Kilpinen 5+2reb+1ast Kouvot - Vilpas 93-95 The guests trailed by 8 points after three quarters before their 29-19 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Kouvot outrebounded Vilpas 39-23 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Kouvot's players. The best player for the winners was the former international Mikko Koivisto (194-1987, college: UNCG, agency: Blacktop Management) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward KeyShawn Feazell (206-1998, college: Creighton) chipped in 24 points and 4 blocks. Four Vilpas players scored in double figures. American forward John Meeks (198-1999, college: Charleston) produced 38 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Deshon Taylor (188-1996, college: Fresno St.) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Top scorers: Vilpas: K.Feazell 24+3reb+3ast, M.Koivisto 23+6reb+4ast, Q.Goodin 18+2reb+3ast, R.Laine 14+4reb+3ast, P.Blomgren 5+2reb+1ast, J.Nenonen 5+5reb+3ast Kouvot: J.Meeks 38+8reb+1ast, D.Taylor 21+3reb+4ast, A.Butler 12+13reb+1ast, H.Veeti 8+6reb, Q.Jackson 8+3reb, M.Joel 4+1reb Nokia - Seagulls 106-111 The guests trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 111-106. Seagulls made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) scored 28 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Okko Jarvi (193-1996, agency: Blacktop Management) chipped in 22 points during the contest. American guard Johnathan Stove (193-1995, college: Louisiana, agency: One Motive Sports) responded with 31 points and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and his fellow American import forward Malik Benlevi (198-1997, college: Georgia St., agency: Verus Management) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Four Seagulls and five Nokia players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Seagulls: J.Carroll 28+5reb+2ast, O.Jarvi 22+4reb+3ast, R.Rougeau 18+8reb+3ast, Z.Edosomwan 11+5reb+1ast, S.Laakso 11+2reb, L.Nikkarinen 9+4reb+11ast Nokia: J.Stove 31+3reb+4ast, M.Benlevi 23+6reb+2ast, A.Lehto 15+2reb+4ast, P.Callandret 12+2reb+6ast, M.Laihonen 11+8reb+1ast, A.Herndon 9+2reb+1ast Kotka - Kataja 77-70 The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Kataja won third quarter 21-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Kotka won last quarter 17-12. American forward Jordan Giles (198-1998, college: UMKC, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and Juho-Matti Henttonen (202-1996, agency: Blacktop Management) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Kotka players scored in double figures. American forward Galin Smith (206-1998, college: Maryland) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and American-Nigerian forward Amaze Egekeze (203-1995, college: Belmont) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Kataja's coach Petri Virtanen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Kotka: J.Giles 21+4reb, J.Henttonen 15+10reb, B.Sly 15+2reb+4ast, B.Tabb 10+5reb+2ast, J.Lehtoranta 5+1reb+1ast, J.Timonen 4+1reb Kataja: G.Smith 16+8reb+2ast, A.Egekeze 15+6reb+3ast, T.Hirvonen 13+3reb+2ast, J.Tuomala 9+2reb, R.Hollis-Jefferson 9+7reb+1ast, L.Turner 4+2reb+5ast |
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| Adam Mokoka agreed terms with Venezia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented France at the Albert Schweitzer International Tournament in Mannheim (Unofficial World Championships U18) seven years ago. Mokoka's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 10.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.3apg, 1.3spg. Mokoka is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Serbia (BC Mega MIS Beograd), NBA (Chicago Bulls), France (Gravelines Dunkerque, JSF Nanterre and Gravelines), NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Windy City Bulls) and NBA Summer League (Chicago Bulls). Among many awards his team was regular season runner-up in Serbian League Group B in 2019. Mokoka was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Rising Star of the Year back in 2018. |
| Poitiers tab Armand Mensah - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously for Denain Voltaire. His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2019. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
| ProB Round 26: Boulazac Basket edge JA Vichy by two points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 26 in the ProB took place in Vichy. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 7th ranked JA Vichy (14-12) to third ranked Boulazac Basket (18-8) 79-77 on Friday evening. Boulazac Basket outrebounded JA Vichy 43-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Nicolas Moore (175-1992, college: SMU) who scored 19 points. Croatian point guard Martin Junakovic (188-1994, agency: PEPI SPORT) chipped in 16 points. American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) produced 28 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Boulazac Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 18-8 record having just two points less than leader Saint Quentin. JA Vichy at the other side keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. Boulazac Basket are looking forward to face Aix-Maurienne (#16) in Aix-les-Bains in the next round which should be an easy win for them. JA Vichy will play on the road against ASA (#9) in Gries and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Leader Saint-Quentin delivered the twentieth victory. This time they beat 8th ranked ASA (13-13) 71-65. Center Mathis Dossou-Yovo (205-2000) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points. Loic Schwartz contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Jamar Diggs (190-1988, college: Wofford) replied with 17 points for ASA. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Saint-Quentin maintains first position with 20-6 record. ASA at the other side keeps the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Orleans. Saint-Quentin will play against La Rochelle (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. ASA will play against JA Vichy (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Eleventh-ranked Nantes (11-15) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Lille Metropole (17-9) on Friday. Lille Metropole managed to secure only two-point victory 95-93. However their fans expected much easier game. Carl Ponsar scored 25 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Terry Smith responded with 30 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Lille Metropole maintains fourth position with 17-9 record. Nantes lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Denain-Voltaire. Lille Metropole will meet Saint Chamond (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Nantes will play against ALM Evreux (#14) and hope to secure a win. Rest of the games of round 26 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: St. Chamond was defeated by Aix-Maurienne in Aix-les-Bains 95-84. Chalons-Reims beat Stade Rochelais at home 88-78. Angers was destroyed by Orleans on the opponent's court 98-78. Antibes outscored Evreux in a home game 79-59. Bottom-ranked Saint Vallier was rolled over Chalon/Saone on the road 93-58. Aix-Maurienne - St. Chamond 95-84 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Aix-les-Bains where 15th ranked Saint Chamond (10-16) was defeated by sixteenth ranked Aix-Maurienne (9-17) 95-84 on Friday. Aix-Maurienne outrebounded Saint Chamond 42-28 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American-Kittitian swingman Shaun Willett (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Surinamese forward Gavin Kensmil (201-1998, college: SF Austin) chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) during the contest. Aix-Maurienne's coach Emmanuel Schmitt used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Center Mathieu Boyer (208-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Hasan Varence (198-1997, college: Ohio Dominican) scored 17 points. Five Aix-Maurienne and four Saint Chamond players scored in double figures. Aix-Maurienne maintains sixteenth position with 9-17 record, which they share with Quimper. Loser Saint Chamond dropped to the thirteenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Evreux and Stade Rochelais. Aix-Maurienne will meet higher ranked Boulazac Basket (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Saint Chamond will play against Lille Metropole (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Aix-Maurienne: G.Kensmil 22+10reb+1ast, S.Willett 20+9reb+4ast, K.Jackson 19+3reb+7ast, D.Ramseyer 14+9reb+2ast, L.Hergott 11+6reb+4ast, C.Carne 6+1reb+2ast St. Chamond: M.Boyer 23+12reb+1ast, H.Varence 17+4reb+1ast, M.Badr 13+6reb, J.Hoyaux 11+1reb+2ast, M.Guichard 10+1reb+1ast, I.Seppala 6+1reb+7ast Chalons-Reims - Stade Rochelais 88-78 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Chalons-Reims (16-10) defeated at home 13th ranked La Rochelle (10-16) 88-78 on Friday. Chalons-Reims made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Chalons-Reims had a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian Djordje Milosevic (199-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Mathis Keita (192-1992, college: IUP) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Jerome Sanchez (197-1990) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four La Rochelle players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Chalons-Reims maintains fifth position with 16-10 record. Newly promoted La Rochelle keeps the thirteenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Evreux and St. Chamond. Chalons-Reims will meet Olympique Antibes (#6) on the road in the next round. La Rochelle will play against the league's leader Saint-Quentin (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Chalons-Reims: D.Milosevic 17+9reb+3ast, T.Crusol 17+1reb+1ast, M.Jackson 15+2reb+2ast, M.Keita 9+5reb+5ast, L.Sambe 8, S.Gbetkom Bikantchou 6+2reb Stade Rochelais: J.Masters 13+3reb+2ast, R.Kayembe 13+3reb, J.Sanchez 12+8reb+3ast, R.Turner III 12+5reb+2ast, V.Diallo 9+3reb+1ast, G.Clerc 6+1reb+4ast Lille - Nantes 95-93 Eleventh-ranked Nantes (11-15) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Lille Metropole (17-9) on Friday. Lille Metropole managed to secure only two-point victory 95-93. However their fans expected much easier game. Lille Metropole made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Carl Ponsar (203-1997) scored 25 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Gaetan Meyniel (189-2000) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Lille Metropole players scored in double figures. American-Armenian point guard Terry Smith (185-1986, college: Mercyhurst) responded with 30 points and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American guard JaCori Payne (180-1996, college: Columbus St.) scored 21 points and 8 assists. Lille Metropole maintains fourth position with 17-9 record. Nantes lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Denain-Voltaire. Lille Metropole will meet Saint Chamond (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Nantes will play against ALM Evreux (#14) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Lille: C.Ponsar 25+7reb+3ast, B.Vautier 17+8reb+4ast, L.Loubaki 16+3reb+5ast, G.Meyniel 16+8reb+6ast, E.Miyem 11, L.Marc-Olivier 8+8reb+2ast Nantes: T.Smith 30+4ast, J.Payne 21+3reb+8ast, T.Hieu-Courtois 12+8reb+2ast, G.Chathuant 8+5reb+2ast, A.Bouba 6+8reb, J.Kebe 6+3ast Orleans - Angers 98-78 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Entente Orleans 45 and 9th ranked Etoile Angers had identical 12-13 record. This time Entente Orleans 45 used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Angers 98-78 on Saturday night. Entente Orleans 45 made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Etoile Angers turnovers. Entente Orleans 45 looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (201-1991, college: Lamar) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jamaican-Canadian point guard Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (178-1991, college: Calgary, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 25 points during the contest. Five Entente Orleans 45 players scored in double figures. Point guard Yohan Choupas (193-2000) responded with 13 points and 9 assists and American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Entente Orleans 45 (13-13) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with ASA. Newly promoted Etoile Angers dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. Entente Orleans 45 will meet bottom-ranked Saint Vallier (#18) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Etoile Angers will play against Quimper UJAP (#17) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Orleans: J.Ogungbemi-Jackson 25+1reb+1ast, T.De Lattibeaudiere 15+11reb+3ast, M.Mutuale 15+1reb+2ast, V.Bobrov 12+6reb+3ast, J.Stark 11+6reb+9ast, B.Noah 8+1reb Angers: S.Tanner 15+4reb, Y.Choupas 13+4reb+9ast, J.Augustin-Fairell 11+6reb+3ast, S.Gauthier 9+4reb+2ast, M.Arthur 9+3reb+1ast, K.Lavieille 7+3reb Saint Quentin - ASA 71-65 Leader Saint-Quentin delivered the twentieth victory. This time they beat 8th ranked ASA (13-13) 71-65. Saint-Quentin forced 20 ASA turnovers. Center Mathis Dossou-Yovo (205-2000) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points. Belgian swingman Loic Schwartz (197-1992) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Jamar Diggs (190-1988, college: Wofford) replied with 17 points and naturalized Spanish guard Tom Digbeu (195-2001) added 15 points in the effort for ASA. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Saint-Quentin maintains first position with 20-6 record. ASA at the other side keeps the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Orleans. Saint-Quentin will play against La Rochelle (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. ASA will play against JA Vichy (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Saint Quentin: M.Dossou-Yovo 20+2reb+2ast, L.Schwartz 15+5reb+2ast, B.Horvath 8+9reb, T.Gomez 8+2ast, A.Melvin 7+2reb+2ast, J.Beiran 5+3reb+3ast ASA: J.Diggs 17+4reb+3ast, T.Digbeu 15+3reb, S.Briki 7+2reb+2ast, D.Sousa Nathan 6+1ast, Y.MBaya 6+1reb, C.Nwogbo 6+2reb+3ast Antibes - Evreux 79-59 Very predictable result when seventh ranked Olympique Antibes (15-11) outscored at home 13th ranked ALM Evreux (10-16) 79-59 on Friday. Olympique Antibes dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to ALM Evreux's 26. Olympique Antibes forced 21 ALM Evreux turnovers. Power forward Jean-Marc Pansa (208-1997) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cameroonian forward Roger Moute a Bidias (200-1995, college: California, agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Olympique Antibes players scored in double figures. DR Congolese swingman Shekinah Munanga (201-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Serbian-Bosnian forward Adin Vrabac (205-1994, agency: PEPI SPORT) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Olympique Antibes moved-up to sixth place. Loser ALM Evreux keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Stade Rochelais and St. Chamond. Olympique Antibes will meet at home higher ranked Chalons-Reims (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. ALM Evreux will play against Nantes (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Antibes: R.Moute a Bidias 16+5reb, J.Pansa 15+8reb, T.Derksen 12+2reb+5ast, N.Boungou-Colo 12+2reb+1ast, A.Vincent 8+3reb+5ast, G.Pitard 7+4reb+2ast Evreux: A.Vrabac 15+6reb, S.Munanga 10+10reb+1ast, B.Palo 10+3reb+2ast, M.Hugo 9+3reb+1ast, K.Ilias 8+1reb, K.Wright 4+3reb+1ast Chalon/Saone - Saint Vallier 93-58 Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Saint Vallier (7-19) was outplayed on the road by second ranked Chalon/Saor (19-7) 93-58 on Friday. Chalon/Saor outrebounded Saint Vallier 43-32 including 28 on the defensive glass. Croatian guard Antonio Jordano (190-1999) scored 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Damien Bouquet (196-1994) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Chalon/Saor players scored in double figures. Power forward Bangaly Fofana (213-1989) responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds and center Alexis Thomas (208-1995) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chalon/Saor have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 19-7 record behind leader Saint Quentin. Loser Saint Vallier stay at the bottom place with 19 games lost. Chalon/Saor will meet Denain Voltaire (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Saint Vallier will play against Entente Orleans 45 (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Chalon/Saone: A.Jordano 33+5reb+2ast, D.Bouquet 11+7reb+4ast, A.Eito 11+3reb+6ast, L.Gaudoux 10+6reb+5ast, S.Raharimanantoanina 7+6reb, K.Baptiste 7+2reb Saint Vallier: B.Fofana 10+7reb+1ast, V.Ateba 9+1reb, A.Thomas 8+6reb+1ast, F.Tortosa 8+1reb, L.Nadyr 7+3reb+2ast, F.Paschal 7+4reb+1ast Vichy Clermont - Boulazac 77-79 The most exciting game of round 26 in the ProB took place in Vichy. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 7th ranked JA Vichy (14-12) to third ranked Boulazac Basket (18-8) 79-77 on Friday evening. Boulazac Basket outrebounded JA Vichy 43-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Nicolas Moore (175-1992, college: SMU) who scored 19 points. Croatian point guard Martin Junakovic (188-1994, agency: PEPI SPORT) chipped in 16 points. American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) produced 28 points and 5 assists and forward Ivan Fevrier (204-1999) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Four JA Vichy players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Boulazac Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 18-8 record having just two points less than leader Saint Quentin. JA Vichy at the other side keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. Boulazac Basket are looking forward to face Aix-Maurienne (#16) in Aix-les-Bains in the next round which should be an easy win for them. JA Vichy will play on the road against ASA (#9) in Gries and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Boulazac: N.Moore 19+4reb, M.Junakovic 16+3reb+1ast, L.Cassier 11+7reb+1ast, D.Lucas 9+1ast, C.Sane 6+7reb, T.Munnings 6+10reb+2ast Vichy Clermont: T.Boyd III 28+4reb+5ast, G.Mamadou 11+4reb, S.Mourtala 11+3reb+1ast, I.Fevrier 11+6reb+5ast, T.Ville 4+3reb+1ast, C.Bronchard 4+1reb |
| NM1 Round 6 (Second Stage): Berck lose to SOPCC - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Berck (3-1). They were crushed by third ranked SOPCC (3-1) 99-56 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Berck. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Berck 42-22 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. SOPCC looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Point guard Bryan Coudray (189-2000) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jacques Eyoum (195-2000) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Adrien Henocq (194-1996) with 11 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SOPCC keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Berck. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Very significant was Union Rennes' (#6) 16-point road victory against 7th ranked Mulhouse 85-69. Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) notched 15 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Ibrahima Sidibe supported him with 12 points and 7 assists. Even 20 points and 4 assists by guard Quentin Diehl (185-1991) did not help to save the game for Mulhouse. Union Rennes (3-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Mulhouse at the other side dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Union Rennes will play against Orchesien BC (#9) in Orchies in the next round where they are favorite. Mulhouse will play on the road against the league's second-placed C'Chartres and hopes to get back on the winning track. Quite upsetting was STB Le Havre's (#3) home defeat in a game versus fourth ranked C'Chartres who edged hosts 70-68. The best player for the winners was Michael Craion who scored 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). C'Chartres' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Fred Thomas who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. C'Chartres have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Tours and Rueil. Loser STB Le Havre keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. C'Chartres will meet at home Mulhouse (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. STB Le Havre will play against Loon-Plage (#10) and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Loon-Plage lost to Rouen on the opponent's court 89-93. Caen unfortunately lost to Poitiers in a home game 72-80. Vitre was rolled over Orchies on the road 60-100. Feurs CTC was defeated by Toulouse on its own court 77-86. Lorient beat Boulogne in a road game 103-92. Andrezieux won against Challans at home 94-84. Rueil managed to outperform Lyon on the opponent's court 74-67. Besancon recorded a loss to Tours in a home game 84-102. Tarbes-Lourdes defeated Cergy-Pontoise on the road 72-71. Hyeres-Toulon smashed Les Sables on its own court 77-41. The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 8 rebounds by Junior Ouattara of Hyeres-Toulon. Mulhouse - Rennes 69-85 Very significant was Union Rennes' (#6) 16-point road victory against 7th ranked Mulhouse 85-69. Union Rennes dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Mulhouse's 20. Union Rennes players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) notched 15 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized Mali point guard Ibrahima Sidibe (180-1995) supported him with 12 points and 7 assists. Five Union Rennes players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 4 assists by guard Quentin Diehl (185-1991) did not help to save the game for Mulhouse. Point guard Frederic Loubaki (195-1997) added 10 points. Union Rennes (3-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams. Mulhouse at the other side dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Union Rennes will play against Orchesien BC (#9) in Orchies in the next round where they are favorite. Mulhouse will play on the road against the league's second-placed C'Chartres and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Rennes: L.Behrend 15+3reb, J.Sclear 15+5reb, C.Sekou-Conde 15+6reb+3ast, I.Sidibe 12+4reb+7ast, L.Fontaine 11+2reb+6ast, E.Guillaume 9+2reb+2ast Mulhouse: Q.Diehl 20+3reb+4ast, M.Benjamin 10+1reb, F.Loubaki 10+1reb+3ast, V.Serrano 6+2reb+3ast, F.Pouaveyoun 6+4reb, Y.Mendy 6+2reb+1ast Le Havre - Chartres 68-70 Quite upsetting was STB Le Havre's (#3) home defeat in a game versus fourth ranked C'Chartres who edged hosts 70-68. C'Chartres forced 19 STB Le Havre turnovers. The best player for the winners was American-Icelandic forward Michael Craion (197-1989, college: ORU) who scored 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Marc-Antoine Pellin (171-1987) chipped in 10 points and 6 assists. C'Chartres' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Fred Thomas (196-1993, college: MSU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and Valentin Bigote (196-1992) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively. Four STB Le Havre players scored in double figures. C'Chartres have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Tours and Rueil. Loser STB Le Havre keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. C'Chartres will meet at home Mulhouse (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. STB Le Havre will play against Loon-Plage (#10) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Chartres: M.Craion 15+5reb, Y.Siegwarth 11+2reb+2ast, M.Pellin 10+3reb+6ast, D.Ugo 8+4reb, P.Bouloukouet 8+1reb+2ast, G.Noel 5+1reb Le Havre: V.Bigote 16+4reb+7ast, F.Thomas 13+12reb+4ast, M.Diagne 12+2reb+1ast, S.Barro 10+9reb+3ast, D.Nseke Ebele 8+7reb+1ast, M.Var 7+3reb+1ast Rouen - Loon-Plage 93-89 Very expected game when 8th ranked Loon-Plage (2-4) was defeated on the road by first ranked SPO Rouen (5-1) 93-89 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. SPO Rouen looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Jamaican Andell Cumberbatch (195-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. David Gassaud (200-2001) chipped in 16 points. SPO Rouen's coach Sylvain Delorme allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Seraphin Saumont (200-1994) who recorded 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and swingman Tony Housieaux (199-1989) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively. SPO Rouen maintains first position with 5-1 record. Newly promoted Loon-Plage keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. SPO Rouen will meet Poitiers (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Loon-Plage will play against STB Le Havre and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Rouen: A.Cumberbatch 16+8reb+3ast, G.David 16+1reb+2ast, F.Fortas 15+2reb, W.Mensah 9+1reb+5ast, K.Gourari 9+7reb+2ast, T.Prost 7+2reb+5ast Loon-Plage: T.Housieaux 20+7reb, D.Christopher 19+3reb+2ast, S.Saumont 14+8reb+6ast, P.Hannequin 9+1reb+4ast, K.Artamonov 9+8ast, R.Anderson Jr. 7+2reb+1ast Caen - Poitiers 72-80 There was a surprise result when eighth ranked Poitiers (3-3) defeated on the road one of their biggest challengers Caen (3-3) 80-72 on Friday. The best player for the winners was forward Alexis Dargenton (203-1994, college: Utah St.) who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. American Courtney Stockard (196-1995, college: St.Bonaventure) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Yanik Blanc (188-1999) who recorded 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and swingman Parfait NJiba (199-1989) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Four Caen players scored in double figures. Poitiers have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Caen. Caen lost third consecutive game. Poitiers will meet at home league's leader SPO Rouen in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caen will play against Vitre and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Poitiers: C.Stockard 19+3reb+1ast, A.Dargenton 16+6reb+1ast, K.Mendy 10+5reb+1ast, J.Jeanne 7+7reb, M.Chambre 7+3reb+3ast, B.Coulibaly 6+4reb Caen: B.Yanik 18+5reb+8ast, J.Awich 15+8reb, T.Marshall 14+4reb+1ast, P.N'Jiba 14+7reb+4ast, C.Ona-Embo 5+2reb+7ast, M.Bernaoui 4+3reb Orchies - Vitre 100-60 There was an upset in Orchies where second-best Vitre (3-3) was rolled over by tenth ranked Orchesien BC (2-4) 100-60 on Friday. Orchesien BC made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. Orchesien BC outrebounded Vitre 36-22 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. Orchesien BC looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Vitre's players. The best player for the winners was American power forward Joe Burton (203-1990, college: Oregon St., agency: GoEmpire Group) who scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Anthony Prugnieres (200-1992) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Orchesien BC players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Tristan Pothion (203-1992) who recorded 13 points and point guard Louis Prolhac (177-1991) added 10 points and 6 assists respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Orchesien BC moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vitre dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Orchesien BC will meet higher ranked Union Rennes (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Vitre will play against Caen and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Orchies: J.Burton 20+9reb+4ast, A.Venckus 18+2reb+2ast, A.Prugnieres 17+7reb+2ast, M.Benhamed 14+1ast, H.Romain 9+2reb+3ast, G.Duro 8+2reb+3ast Vitre: T.Pothion 13+4reb+1ast, B.Hugo 11+1reb+1ast, L.Prolhac 10+1reb+6ast, V.Ilic 9+5reb+1ast, R.Gregoire 5+4reb+1ast, K.Incredule 4+2reb+2ast Feurs CTC - Toulouse 77-86 Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Toulouse (3-2) beat on the road 8th ranked Feurs CTC (2-4) 86-77 on Friday. Toulouse forced 20 Feurs CTC turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Victor Mopsus (179-1999) who scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized Algerian point guard Samir Mekdad (191-1986) chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Mali forward Ibrahima Haidara (202-1992) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and forward Anthony Spinali (194-1997) added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Toulouse moved-up to fourth place. Newly promoted Feurs CTC keeps the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Toulouse will meet at home Besancon (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Feurs CTC will play against the league's leader Lorient and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Toulouse: S.Mekdad 22+3reb+2ast, M.Kimbrough 22+3reb+1ast, V.Mopsus 17+6reb+7ast, O.Yao-Delon 8+7reb+1ast, L.Kouyate 7+9reb, M.Dadiet 5+3reb Feurs CTC: I.Haidara 18+10reb+2ast, F.Yangue 15+7reb+2ast, A.Spinali 13+9reb+7ast, J.Zero 9+4reb, E.Djedje 9+8reb+1ast, D.Archinard 7+2ast Boulogne - Lorient 92-103 The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-best SO Maritime Boulogne's (3-3) home loss to top-ranked Lorient (6-0) 92-103 on Friday. Lorient shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was Kevin Mondesir (204-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Guinean point guard Ahmed Doumbia (195-1989) chipped in 12 points and 9 assists. Four Lorient players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Matthias Flosse (210-1998) who recorded 22 points and 7 rebounds and Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively. SO Maritime Boulogne's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lorient have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Loser SO Maritime Boulogne dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Lorient will meet at home Feurs CTC (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SO Maritime Boulogne will play against Vendee Challans (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Lorient: Q.Hanck 21+2reb+1ast, I.Djambo 18+4reb, K.Mondesir 16+10reb+4ast, A.Adala 12+1reb+1ast, A.Doumbia 12+3reb+9ast, H.Suhard 9+3reb+8ast Boulogne: M.Flosse 22+7reb+3ast, L.Nikolic 20+7reb, W.Davis 18+1reb+4ast, M.Gountas 8+5ast, B.Antoine 7, M.Mahes 6+5reb+4ast Andrezieux - Challans 94-84 There was a surprise result when seventh ranked Andrezieux (3-3) won against at home second-best Vendee Challans (3-3) 94-84 on Friday. Andrezieux looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was Senegalese forward Pape Diop (202-1996, college: Cape Breton) who scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Mali center Moustapha Diarra (205-1987, college: USF) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Andrezieux players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Bahamas forward Radshad Davis (195-1996, college: FIU) who recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds and Eric Bosc (199-1993) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Andrezieux moved-up to third place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Vendee Challans. Andrezieux will meet league's second-placed Rueil on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vendee Challans will play against SO Maritime Boulogne and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Andrezieux: P.Diop 24+8reb+5ast, M.Diarra 19+6reb+3ast, L.Weber 14+4reb+7ast, J.Burrows 13+5reb+2ast, H.Dumortier 10+4reb+5ast, R.Malonga 9+2reb+4ast Challans: R.Davis 17+5reb+1ast, E.Bosc 16+5reb, G.Biruta 12+3reb+3ast, J.Bichard 9+1reb+4ast, T.Desseignet 9+3reb+7ast, P.Clerence 8+4reb Lyon - Rueil 67-74 Very expected game when bottom-ranked Lyon (0-5) was defeated at home by third ranked Rueil (4-2) 74-67 on Friday. Rueil forced 21 Lyon turnovers. The best player for the winners was swingman Steven Ricard (200-1990) who scored 22 points. Point guard Matteo Legat (191-1996) chipped in 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Romain Parmentelot (190-2004) who recorded 20 points and 5 rebounds and Bahamas Aaron Levarity (203-1997, college: Milligan) added 7 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Lyon's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Rueil moved-up to second place, which they share with Tours and Chartres. Loser Lyon still closes the standings with five games lost. Rueil will meet at home Andrezieux (#5) in the next round. Lyon will play against Tours (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Rueil: S.Ricard 22+3reb+2ast, M.Legat 20+2reb, F.Braga 9+2reb+1ast, W.Racine 9+4reb+4ast, J.Morency 7+5reb+3ast, E.Kherzane 4+2reb+3ast Lyon: P.Romain 20+5reb+1ast, T.Lefebvre 10+2reb+3ast, D.Gana 10+2reb+2ast, B.Albert 7+3reb, A.Levarity 7+12reb, T.Bazille 4+3reb Besancon - Tours 84-102 Very predictable result when third ranked Tours (4-2) defeated on the road 9th ranked Besancon (1-5) 102-84 on Friday. Tours dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Besancon's 36. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Scott Suggs (197-1989, college: Washington) who scored 26 points and 4 assists. Point guard Jayson Tchicamboud (186-2002) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Tours' coach Thomas Drouot allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American Mykal Riley (198-1985, college: Alabama) who recorded 23 points and Serbian swingman Nikola Knezevic (200-1999) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tours have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Rueil and Chartres. Besancon lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Tours will meet at home Lyon (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Besancon will play against Toulouse and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Tours: S.Suggs 26+2reb+4ast, J.Tchicamboud 17+7reb+5ast, V.Valentin 16+2reb+6ast, A.Kader Sylla 10+5reb+3ast, M.N'Doye 8+9reb+4ast, T.Daval-Braquet 7+6reb+1ast Besancon: M.Riley 23+4reb+3ast, S.Kanoute 18+4reb+3ast, N.Knezevic 18+5reb+3ast, J.Boucaud 10+2reb+4ast, H.Sydney 7+5reb, G.Valayer 3+1reb Pont-de-Cheruy - Berck 99-56 Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Berck (3-1). They were crushed by third ranked SOPCC (3-1) 99-56 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Berck. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Berck 42-22 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. SOPCC looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Point guard Bryan Coudray (189-2000) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jacques Eyoum (195-2000) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four SOPCC players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Adrien Henocq (194-1996) with 11 points and 5 assists and power forward Luidgy Laporal (206-1995, college: SFU) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SOPCC keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Berck. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Pont-de-Cheruy: B.Coudray 18+6reb+3ast, T.Lucas 18+6reb, J.Eyoum 14+8reb+3ast, M.Yasmin 13+6reb+4ast, L.Chelle 12+4reb+3ast, N.Maydden 11+1reb+2ast Berck: A.Henocq 11+1reb+5ast, K.Ajenifuja 8, L.Laporal 8+6reb+2ast, A.Ekani 8+3reb, A.Desespringalle 7+1reb+1ast, A.Mendy 4+4reb Cergy-Pontoise - Tarbes-Lourdes 71-72 Not a big story in a game in Cergy where 6th ranked Pontoise (1-3) was edged by fourth ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (3-1) 72-71 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was naturalized Guyanese Mike Joseph (203-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Point guard Remi Lesca (180-1990) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Johan Randriamananjara (199-2000) who recorded 15 points and Adrien Thimon (188-1994) added 16 points respectively. Lourdes-Tarbes have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Pontoise lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Les Sables. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Tarbes-Lourdes: M.Joseph 17+12reb, R.Lesca 16+1reb+4ast, T.Wiscart Goetz 11+1reb+6ast, M.Ludovic 9+5reb, D.Quincy-Jones 9+5reb+2ast, D.Wallace 6+1reb Cergy-Pontoise: A.Thimon 16+1reb+1ast, J.Randriamananjara 15+4reb+1ast, D.Nunn 12+2reb+2ast, L.Gendrey 9, D.Adama 6+5reb+1ast, K.Francois 4+1ast Hyeres-Toulon - Les Sables 77-41 Everything went according to plan when third ranked Hyeres-Toulon (3-1) outscored at home 6th ranked Les Sables (1-3) 77-41 on Friday. Hyeres-Toulon had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Congolese power forward Earvine Bassoumba (205-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Junior Ouattara (191-2000) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Hyeres-Toulon players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized Iranian swingman Navide Niktash (203-1991, agency: BIG) who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds and Alexis Racine (191-1995) added 12 points respectively. Les Sables' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Hyeres-Toulon keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Les Sables keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Cergy-Pontoise. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Hyeres-Toulon: J.Ouattara 16+8reb+3ast, R.Wilson 12+6reb+2ast, E.Bassoumba 12+20reb+4ast, M.Staniulis 10+1reb+8ast, O.Baradji 8+1reb+2ast, J.Camille 8+2reb Les Sables: N.Niktash 13+8reb, A.Racine 12+1reb, B.Dohou 5+3reb+2ast, T.Badiane 5+2reb, G.Lessort 2, A.Maricevic 2+5reb+1ast |
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| It's A Relaxed Day At The Office As Alba Berlin Roll Over The Fraport Skyliners 79-61 - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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The up and down play of the Fraport Skyliners was something they definitely couldn't experience as the fight to stay in the league got more intense with every passing weekend. After a thrilling home win against Fiba Europe Cup Niners Chemnitz, every one in Skyliner country was hoping for the next miracle win in Hamburg, but instead the team stunk up the second half something they have done so often this season. The 2004 BBL champion was looking for a turnaround against Alba Berlin back in their living room, but that was more than a tough task, but a brutal task. Alba Berlin came into the game in Frankfurt riding an excellent 22-2 record and were sporting a 5 game winning streak in the easyCredit BBL having last beat Brose Bamberg and FC Bayern Munich a few weeks earlier. The Fraport Skyliners were seeking revenge for the 99-74 loss at the start of 2023, but had little chance against the defending BBL champion as they fell into a hole early and were never able to escape in the 40 minutes. Frankfurt showed spurts of solid offense, but mostly on account of well executed 1-1 plays, but on defense had no remedy for the individual class of Alba Berlin. 'We weren't aggressive enough from the start. Alba Berlin took good care of the ball and took all the shots and made them. We gave up too many second chances and open looks', stressed Fraport Skyliner legend Quantez Robertson. For Alba Berlin it looked like a calm stroll through the park as despite missing key players like Luke Sikma, Jalen Smith, Marcus Eriksson and Tamar Blatt, they still were able to play their game and defend with passion and get consistent support from the bench. 'We played well as a team with the next guy mentality. All played well no matter who played. We functioned like a well oiled machine which is the same as always', stressed Alba Berlin guard Jaleen Smith who received a DNP being rested. Alba Berlin jumped all over the Fraport Skyliners in the first quarter leading by 8 points after 10 minutes and would never look back. Alba Berlin had their A game from the get go taking the rapid 7-0 lead. Ex Bamberg forward Louis Olinde got Alba Berlin going hitting a trey and lay in while ex Columbia University (NCAA) guard Maodo Lo caught Frankfurt napping down low as he snuck inside for the offensive rebound and put back. Alba Berlin excelled on the 1-1 play using mis matches and just out smarting Frankfurt while the home team were aggressive on the boards with extra chances, but their execution was lack luster. Alba Berlin played their game and showed how well oiled their ship was early on. Ex Auburn (NCAA) guard Quantez Robertson finally got Frankfurt on the board first after 4 missed opportunities scoring on a left handed lay at the 6,45 minute mark in on transition after making a steal. Alba Berlin continued to show consistency and Frankfurt not as the guests went on a 8-2 run to extend their advantage to 15-4. In the run Alba Berlin let it rain three's as Olinde connected and 2018 NBBL champion Malte De Low also scored. Ex Bilbao big man Ben Lammers added a lay in. The Fraport Skyliners couldn't muster much offense as ex Iona (NCAA) guard Isaiah Washington hit a lay in and and ex Wurzburg guard Joshua Obiesie hit a step back three as Alba Berlin led 17-9 after 10 minutes. 'We played hard and executed well, but just couldn't get our shots to fall. We rebounded well on the offensive glass', said Quantez Robertson. Both teams shot at 50% from the 2 point range, but the difference was Alba Berlin's better three point percentage as Frankfurt shot only 10% and the guests 12-9 rebound edge. The Fraport Skyliners stepped up their play in the first half of the second quarter trailing by only 3 points, but then let up as Alba Berlin went on a run to have a double digit lead again. The Fraport Skyliners came out focused in the first minutes going on a smooth 11-6 run to trail only 23-20. In the run Frankfurt got good playmaking from Isaiah Washington who found ex Wyoming) big man Derek Cooke with the shovel pass and lay in. Washington also connected on a trey and Cooke on a hard one handed dunk on transition. Lithuanian big man Einaras Tubutis also added a three pointer. Frankfurt heightened their intensity at both ends and turned up the aggressiveness and got on transition. But the Fraport Skyliners were unable to hold their game at a high level as they allowed a 10-3 run to trail 33-23. In the run Alba Berlin displayed their keen inside out game getting 2 three's from 2018 NBBL champion Jonas Mattiseck and Olinde and getting 2 mid distance shots from ex San Diego State University (NCAA) big man Yannick Wetzell (206-C-1996, college: SDSU). Frankfurt could only muster an off balance shot by Washington their best 1-1 player. Frankfurt's biggest problem was their weak 1-1 defense and allowing too many open shots to the guests. Down the stretch the Fraport Skyliners were able to find their rhythm again on offense, but were unable to get over the hump as Alba Berlin continued to execute at ease. Wetzell continued to be a menace making a three pointer and jumper while German national player Johannes Thiemann scored inside on a nice move and LO made free throws. Cooke continued to be lethal inside as he scored twice, but Alba Berlin had the comfortable 42-33 advantage at half-time. 'They got a lot of inside scoring which allowed to open up the floor and get their outside shooters going', commented Quantez Robertson. Both teams continued to shoot well from close range at 60%, but the three point shooting separated the teams as Alba Berlin shot 42% and Frankfurt 23% and they had the 18-14 rebound edge. Alba Berlin really opened up the contest in the third quarter as they were able to lead by as much as 20 points from which the Fraport Skyliners had no response to. Alba Berlin had no fooling around to do in Frankfurt, but were there for a business event and came out focused like always going on a 10-2 run to lead 52-35. They began the run out smarting the Fraport Skyliners with a sneaky inbounds pass from big man to big man as Johannes Thiemann found Lammers for the throw down. Thiemann also showed his quickness dancing by Matt Haarms with ease and also got to the free throw line as did Israeli Yovell Zoosman and Maodo Lo made an off balance shot. The Fraport Skyliners were unable to generate good shots as their ball movement was weak which led to stagnation and on defense were unable to slow down the strong individual class of the Alba players as it was a few levels above what Frankfurt had to offer. Every so often the Fraport Skyliners would show shades of solid offense as ex Purdue (NCAA) giant Matt Haarms connected on a 10 footer and Tubutis scored inside, but then would disappear again as a whole for minutes allowing Alba Berlin to get their lead up. Alba Berlin wiped away that Frankfurt mini run and quietly produced a 10-3 run to extend their lead to 62-42. In the run Alba Berlin got stellar support from their bunch as underrated German guard Jonas Mattisek nailed two three's including one from somewhere behind the Main river in Hochst. Wetzell continued to do a good job finding his spots and scored again on a lay in. Tubutis and 2022 Portland Trailblazers draft pick Gabriele Procida dropped treys as the Fraport Skyliners trailed 65-45. 'We got more stops and Frankfurt had more turnovers. We shared the ball very well. Our individual quality was very big. Frankfurt played with a slim rotation', stated Jaleen Smith. 'We couldn't get stops. They continued to get offensive rebounds and make open shots', said Quantez Robertson. In the fourth quarter Alba Berlin did what the Fraport Skyliners have been seeking to do all season long and that is to finish out the game well. The Fraport Skyliners fought well, but just couldn't get over the hump as one too many Harlem Globetrotter plays didn't help them get any closer. The Fraport Skyliners began well going on a 8-3 run to cut Alba Berlin's lead down to 68-53. The guard play of Frankfurt sparkled as Washington scored twice and JJ Frazier made a 10 footer. But whenever Alba Berlin needed a bucket, they always had an answer and especially their special individual qualities shone as the quick and agile Thiemann did whatever he liked in the paint area scoring twice to give the guests the 75-55 advantage. The Fraport Skyliners then conducted a run again, but time was running out. As they had a 6-1 run, the buzzer sounded ending the game. Frazier and Haarms added buckets to round out the scoring. But there were too many times in the game when Frankfurt down by 20 tried the risky play instead of the secure play which led to turnovers or missed shots. 'Frankfurt had nothing to lose. You try things out and hope they work', stated Jaleen Smith. 'A big play could have changed the momentum. We wanted to get the team hyped up and get the fans going', added Quantez Robertson. Times continue to be tough for Frankfurt as they now only have 1 win more than Bayreuth from 18th place as the Bavarian team won. There are 8 games left. Could Jordan Theodore be the answer who has been rumored to be possibly joining the team soon. 'Jordan would be another floor general. He can set the tone and make plays. We have to fight every game road or home no matter what. We have to figure out to win for 40 minutes and not only show it in spurts', stressed Quantez Robertson. 'Theodore would add a veteran presence. He has a lot of experience and the team has young guys and could really need him', stressed Jaleen Smith. Alba Berlin was led by Yannick Wetzell with 16 points while Johannes Thiemann added 12 points and Louis Olinde had 11 points while the Fraport Skyliners were led by Derek Cooke and Isaiah Washington with 13 points a piece. Alba Berlin shot 49% from the field and 36% from outside and had 36 rebounds and 10 turnovers while the Fraport Skyliners shot 46% from the field and 19% form outside and had 29 rebounds and 12 turnovers. |
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| A Division Round 26: Szombathely lose to Arconic-Alba - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Top ranked Szombathely (21-5) recorded its fifth loss in Szekesfehervar on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Arconic-Alba (18-8) 97-91. Arconic-Alba made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Quenton DeCosey (196-1993, college: Temple) who scored 17 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard Marcell Pongo (194-1997, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 15 points. The former international Zoltan Perl (195-1995) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Arconic-Alba have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 18-8 record having just three points less than leader Szombathely. Defending champion Szombathely still keeps top place with five games lost. Important game to mention about took place in Zalaegerszeg. Eighth ranked Duna Aszfalt (15-11) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers ZTE KK (16-10) 71-68 on Saturday evening. Slovenian Jaka Klobucar (198-1987) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Kemal Karahodzic contributed with 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American forward Mitchell Smith (208-1997, college: Missouri) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for ZTE KK. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Duna Aszfalt moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Kormend and Sopron KC. ZTE KK at the other side keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. The game in Kormend was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Atomeromu (14-12) played at the court of seventh ranked Kormend (15-11). Kormend managed to secure a 8-point victory 82-74 on Saturday. Siyani Chambers scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Deon Edwin responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kormend moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sopron KC and Duna Aszfalt. Loser Atomeromu dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with DEAC. Rest of the games of round 26 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Kaposvari was defeated by DEAC in Debrecen 83-71. Bottom-ranked Hubner NBS was beaten by Sopron KC at home 84-90. OSE Lions was destroyed by Szedeak on the opponent's court 85-63. Szolnok outscored Bp. Honved in a home game 91-69. Arconic-Alba - Szombathely 97-91 Top ranked Szombathely (21-5) recorded its fifth loss in Szekesfehervar on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Arconic-Alba (18-8) 97-91. Arconic-Alba made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Quenton DeCosey (196-1993, college: Temple) who scored 17 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard Marcell Pongo (194-1997, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 15 points. The former international Zoltan Perl (195-1995) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and American swingman Zach Brown (198-1995, college: Wichita St.) added 17 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Arconic-Alba have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 18-8 record having just three points less than leader Szombathely. Defending champion Szombathely still keeps top place with five games lost. Top scorers: Arconic-Alba: Q.DeCosey 17+2reb+4ast, D.Vojvoda 15+1reb+5ast, M.Pongo 15+4reb+3ast, C.Diong 15+5reb, Q.Ford 12+7reb+2ast, A.Somogyi 11+4reb+1ast Szombathely: Z.Perl 19+5reb+7ast, Z.Brown 17+3reb+1ast, B.Barac 15+3reb, R.Cowels III 13+3reb+4ast, M.Tiby 10+3reb+1ast, S.Pot 7+4reb+3ast DEAC - Kaposvari 83-71 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Kaposvari's (10-16) road loss to ninth ranked DEAC (14-12) 71-83 on Saturday. DEAC shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American point guard Michaelyn Scott (184-1993, college: Idaho) scored 19 points and 7 assists (perfect from downtown making all five shots) to lead the charge for the winners and Serbian swingman Djordje Drenovac (201-1992) chipped in 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. DEAC's coach David Dedek used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American center Michael Hughes (203-1998, college: Duquesne) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Kaposvari players scored in double figures. DEAC moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Atomeromu. Loser Kaposvari keeps the tenth position with 16 games lost. Top scorers: DEAC: D.Drenovac 20+1ast, M.Scott 19+2reb+7ast, B.Mocsan 15+1reb+3ast, J.Taylor 7+9reb, A.Toth 7, A.Garamvolgyi 6+2reb+2ast Kaposvari: M.Hughes 16+10reb+3ast, R.Hendlein 14+3reb, I.Brown 11+3ast, T.Gabric 11+4reb+1ast, D.Parsons 11+7reb+7ast, P.Mark 8+1reb Kormend - Atomeromu 82-74 The game in Kormend was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Atomeromu (14-12) played at the court of seventh ranked Kormend (15-11). Kormend managed to secure a 8-point victory 82-74 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kormend made 7 blocks. American point guard Siyani Chambers (183-1993, college: Harvard) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Wendell Mitchell (190-1997, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 18 points during the contest. U.S. Virgin Islands guard Deon Edwin (190-1992, college: Kent St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international power forward Janos Eilingsfeld (198-1991) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Atomeromu players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kormend moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sopron KC and Duna Aszfalt. Loser Atomeromu dropped to the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with DEAC. Top scorers: Kormend: W.Mitchell 18+1reb+2ast, O.Godwin 13+5reb, S.Chambers 13+5reb+9ast, J.Edwards 9+4reb+2ast, C.Ferencz 9+4reb, M.Cakarun 8+3reb+1ast Atomeromu: D.Edwin 24+13reb+4ast, J.Eilingsfeld 12+6reb+1ast, P.Atkinson 11+4reb, D.Buckingham 10+2reb+2ast, M.Grubor 6+5reb, A.Kovacs 6+4ast Hubner NBS - Sopron KC 84-90 No shocking result in a game in Nyiregyhaza where seventh ranked Sopron KC (15-11) defeated bottom-ranked Hubner NBS (2-24) 90-84 on Saturday. Sopron KC made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Strangely Hubner NBS outrebounded Sopron KC 50-35 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. American-Slovakian guard Andre Jones (191-1990, college: Winthrop) scored 25 points to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian guard Yasiin Joseph (186, college: Carleton) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. French-Mali power forward Sidiki Kone (211-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 21 rebounds and American guard Darius Perry (188-1999, college: UCF) scored 30 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sopron KC have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Kormend and Duna Aszfalt. Hubner NBS lost ninth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Top scorers: Sopron KC: A.Jones 25+3reb+2ast, Y.Joseph 19+4reb+5ast, J.Barnett 11+6reb+3ast, M.Molnar 11+8reb, M.White 9+2reb+2ast, J.Durham 9+6reb+1ast Hubner NBS: D.Perry 30+5reb+2ast, S.Kone 20+21reb+1ast, C.Fazekas 11+9reb+1ast, R.Pipiras 10+5reb+3ast, B.Bazso 5+2reb+1ast, K.Balazs 5+3reb+2ast Szedeak - OSE Lions 85-63 There was a minor upset in Szeged where 11th ranked OSE Lions (9-17) were rolled over by thirteenth ranked Szedeak (7-19) 85-63 on Saturday. Szedeak made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American forward Kassim Nicholson (200-1999, college: Tennessee St.) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Desi Washington (188-1992, college: St.Peter's) chipped in 14 points and 8 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. Four Szedeak players scored in double figures. American forward Jacob Calloway (202-1996, college: SUU, agency: MSG) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Serbian guard Djordje Dimitrijevic (188-1997, college: Mercer) scored 12 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Szedeak moved-up to twelfth place. Loser OSE Lions keep the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Top scorers: Szedeak: K.Nicholson 25+11reb+2ast, W.Person 16, K.Bognar 15+6reb+2ast, D.Washington 14+4reb+8ast, N.Carter 7+4reb+5ast, B.Szilard 5+1ast OSE Lions: J.Calloway 15+8reb, D.Dimitrijevic 12+3reb+4ast, J.Barnjak 10+5reb+2ast, M.Illes 8+2reb+1ast, S.Henry 7+7reb, S.Mark 5+2reb Szolnok - Bp. Honved 91-69 Very predictable result when second ranked Szolnok (20-6) outscored at home 12th ranked Bp. Honved (6-20) 91-69 on Saturday. Szolnok looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American point guard Jabril Durham (185-1994, college: Arkansas, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Jimmy Gavin (191-1991, college: Winthrop, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists during the contest. American Isaiah Crawley (201-1998, college: Georgia South) responded with 9 points and 13 rebounds and Bosnian guard Stefan Mijovic (193-1995) scored 14 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Szolnok maintains second position with 20-6 record behind leader Szombathely. Newly promoted Bp. Honved dropped to the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. Top scorers: Szolnok: N.Lukacs 17+1reb, J.Gavin 11+2reb+6ast, J.Durham 10+5reb+7ast, A.Barnes 9+3reb, G.Rudner 9+2reb+1ast, A.Revesz 8+6reb+2ast Bp. Honved: S.Mijovic 14+3reb+4ast, B.Peringer 13+5reb, T.Sherman 12+1reb+4ast, I.Crawley 9+13reb+3ast, H.Peter 5+1ast, A.Demeter 5+3reb+5ast ZTE KK - Duna Aszfalt 68-71 Important game to mention about took place in Zalaegerszeg. Eighth ranked Duna Aszfalt (15-11) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers ZTE KK (16-10) 71-68 on Saturday evening. Slovenian Jaka Klobucar (198-1987) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. The former international center Kemal Karahodzic (210-1989) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American forward Mitchell Smith (208-1997, college: Missouri) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Serbian guard Petar Rakicevic (204-1995) added 14 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for ZTE KK. Four ZTE KK players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Duna Aszfalt moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Kormend and Sopron KC. ZTE KK at the other side keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. Top scorers: Duna Aszfalt: K.Karahodzic 12+11reb+1ast, J.Klobucar 11+6reb+7ast, K.Wittmann 10+2reb, M.Townes 9+4reb+2ast, D.Kucsera 8+2reb, R.Dramicanin 7+4reb ZTE KK: P.Rakicevic 14+7reb+1ast, M.Smith 14+10reb+2ast, D.Ostojic 10+7reb+1ast, L.O'Reilly 10+3reb+8ast, D.Trice 9+2reb+3ast, I.Keller 6+6reb+1ast |
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| Icelandic Subway League round 22 best performance: Norbertas Giga - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 27-year old player had a double-double of 33 points and 16 rebounds, while his team beat Breidablik (#10, 8-14) 105-97. Haukar is placed at 3rd position in Icelandic Subway League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Haukar will need more victories to improve their 14-8 record. In the team's last game Giga had a remarkable 72.2% from 2-point range. He turned to be Haukar's top player in his first season with the team. Former Jacksonville State University star has very solid stats this year. Giga is in league's top in points (5th best: 20.5ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 11.4rpg) and averages impressive 56.0% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Irish Taiwo Badmus (199-F-1993) of Tindastoll. Badmus had a very good evening with a double-double of 30 points and 14 rebounds. Of course he led Tindastoll to another comfortable win outscoring the higher-ranked Valur (#2, 17-5) 98-71. Tindastoll's 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 13-9 record is not bad and everything may still change. Badmus is well-known at Tindastoll and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Taylor Johns (201-F-1994, agency: Slash Sports) of IR (#11). Johns showcased his all-around game by recording 21 points, eighteen rebounds (!!!) and seven assists in the last round. He was a key player of IR, leading his team to a 80-79 win against slightly higher-ranked Hottur (#9, 8-14). The chances of IR not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 15 games, recording just seven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Johns could try to bring IR's a little bit higher in the standings. Johns has individually a great season in Iceland. After 18 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 13.9rpg (#1 in league). He also has 2.2spg, 1.6bpg and FGP: 53.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Styrmir Thrastarson (200-G/F-2001) of Thor Thorl - 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Vinnie Shahid (180-PG-1998) of Thor Thorl - 23 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists 6. Dagur Jonsson (188-G-1995) of Stjarnan - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 7. William Gutenius (206-SF-1992) of Stjarnan - 23 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Jeremy Smith (190-G-1991) of Breidablik - 29 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Keyshawn Woods (192-SG-1996) of Tindastoll - 26 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Veigar Hlynsson (196-PG-2001) of KR - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Ulster University seal promotion to the InsureMyVan.ie Super League with 95-86 overtime win over Limerick Sport Eagles - by Eurobasket News |
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Ulster University will play in the InsureMyVan.ie Super League next season, their promotion sealed after a 95-86 overtime win over Limerick Sport Eagles in a thrilling InsureMyVan.ie Division 1 League Playoff Final at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday. It completed the double for Ulster University, having claimed the InsureMyVan.ie Presidents' National Cup in January. There was little to separate the sides in the first quarter, Nathaniel Shafer's two pointer saw Ulster University trail by two, 23-21, coming towards the final minute of the quarter. Limerick Sport Eagles then hit a hot streak from the three point line either side of the first quarter-break, landing five in a row to put them 38-21 up, with less than 30 seconds on the clock in the second quarter. It prompted an early timeout call by Ulster University head coach Ryan McCormack. Brendan Barry's executed a beauty from the three point line three and a half minutes into the quarter - it was nothing but net as it sailed in and everything appeared to be landing for Limerick Sport Eagles, as they led 45-24. Barry had 15 points by half-time, including three from the three point line. Ulster University battled their way back into the contest, a massive three by Girts Celms (152-G-2002) cut the deficit to 13 points, 49-36, with a minute to go. A trio of free throws by Conor O'Sullivan followed after Jason Killeen (210-C-1985, college: Augusta) was penalised and it would be a 10 point game, Limerick Sport Eagles ahead 49-39 at half-time. It was a fast-paced start to the third quarter, a nice steal and layup by Celms in the opening few seconds saw Ulster University trail 49-42. Nikola Ivkovic settled Limerick Sport Eagles somewhat with a three pointer moments later. The sides exchanged scores, Killeen's floater was followed by a long-range three by O'Sullivan. The sides then picked up a three each - Ivkovic's second of the quarter was reciprocated by Celms, to make it 57-50 with three minutes gone in the quarter. Having been 0/6 from the three point line in the first half, O'Sullivan was finding his range, his second of the third quarter with 4'13 left, was followed not long after by a pair of free throws by Shafer and Ulster University were just two points down, 60-58. Killeen's layup put Limerick Sport Eagles 62-58 up, but shortly afterwards he picked up his fourth foul and the former Ireland captain returned to the bench. O'Sullivan made it three from three from the three point line to put Ulster University ahead for the first time in the game, 63-62, with two and a half minutes to go in the third, punching the air in celebration. It would be Limerick Sport Eagles marginally in front by the end of the quarter, 69-66, after Brendan Barry's three in the final seconds. Adam Ryan's three from the corner for Ulster University in the fourth minute of the final quarter made it a one point game once more, trailing 73-72. With 5'41 to go Killeen, who was in foul trouble, checked back in. Not long after a driving layup by Jack Coyne saw Limerick Sport Eagles go 77-72 up. A big three from Reece Barry followed and Limerick Sport Eagles led 80-72 with four and a half minutes to go. As they'd proven throughout this game Ulster University again came back to draw level, at 80 apiece, after Celms hit a three pointer and two free throws to leave it poised with two minutes to go. Ulster University hit the front with 45 seconds left through Igor Markiewitz' two point jump shot and then another by Ryan with 13.6 seconds remaining to put them 84-81 up. A nerveless three from the corner by Limerick Sport Eagles' David O'Connell with 5.8 seconds to go brought the game level once more at 84-84 and it would go to overtime. Shane O'Connor hit three in the second minute of overtime which nudged Ulster University in front. A Shafer free throw and a Markiewicz two point jump shot followed and had them up by six, 90-84 with 1'56 remaining. Limerick Sport Eagles left some points behind from the free throw line as they tried to get themselves back into it. It would be Ulster University's day winning 95-86. Shafer claimed the MVP after 17 points, 13 rebounds and three assists, but he would certainly have been run close for the award by O'Sullivan, who had 28 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Speaking afterwards a relieved Shafer said: 'We've gotten in a few dogfights before, that wasn't even the first time in the last month we went down 20 points, we went down early against Limerick Celtics and we came back. There's a bunch of dogs on this team and we win these types of games, simply put. Winning the double is a nice way to validate the group of guys we had this year but nothing will beat the experience we've had on the journey to get here. Amazing.' Courtesy of: ireland.basketball |
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| Canty's double-double lands him National League Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 33 points and 11 rebounds, while his team beat H.Ramat Gan (#4, 4-22) 96-88. Thanks to this victory M.Raanana moved-up to the 5th position in Israeli National League. M.Raanana is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 13-13 record. Canty turned to be M.Raanana's top player in his first season with the team. University of California Santa Barbara graduate has very impressive stats this year. Canty is in league's top in rebounds (6th best: 9.1rpg) and averages solid 2.6bpg and 60.1% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Tyler Wideman (203-PF-1995) of Ramat Hash.. He is American forward in his second season at Ramat Hash.. In the last game Wideman recorded impressive double-double of 30 points and 13 rebounds. Of course Ramat Hash. cruised to a 104-94 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked M.Haifa (#12, 11-15). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Ramat Hash. dropped in the standings to very bottom position. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 14-12 record is not bad and everything may still change. Wideman is well-known at Ramat Hash. and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.0ppg (#8). He also registered 10.1 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to forward Dakarai Tucker (196-F-1994) of E.Ashkelon (#7). Tucker got into 30-points club by scoring 33 points in the last round. He went also for eight rebounds . He was a key player of E.Ashkelon, leading his team to a 97-86 win against the higher-ranked H.Afula (#3, 19-7). E.Ashkelon needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 17 victories and 9 lost games. Tucker has a very solid season. In 26 games in Israel he scored 16.5ppg. He also has 4.5rpg, FGP: 60.4% and 3PT: 40.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Dachon Burke (193-G-1997) of E.Shomron - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Brent Jackson (193-G/F-1994) of M.Rehovot - 24 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Admon Gilder (193-G-1995) of M.Haifa - 26 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Clarke Rosenberg (193-G-1993) of E.Ashkelon - 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Jimmy Hall (203-PF-1994) of H.Afula - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Kevin Capers (188-G-1993) of M.Ramat Gan - 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Diante Watkins (175-PG-1990) of Ramat Hash. - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Adam Mokoka agreed terms with Venezia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented France at the Albert Schweitzer International Tournament in Mannheim (Unofficial World Championships U18) seven years ago. Mokoka's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 10.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.3apg, 1.3spg. Mokoka is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Serbia (BC Mega MIS Beograd), NBA (Chicago Bulls), France (Gravelines Dunkerque, JSF Nanterre and Gravelines), NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Windy City Bulls) and NBA Summer League (Chicago Bulls). Among many awards his team was regular season runner-up in Serbian League Group B in 2019. Mokoka was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Rising Star of the Year back in 2018. |
| Serie A Round 24: Trieste defeat Virtus BO - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Virtus BO (19-5) on the court of twelfth ranked Trieste on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by Trieste 80-78. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Virtus BO. It was a good game for American forward Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import power forward Skylar Spencer (206-1994, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Trieste's coach Marco Legovich used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Georgian Tornike Shengelia (206-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for Virtus BO. Trieste (10-14) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Treviso. Virtus BO at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Trieste is looking forward to face higher ranked Trento (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Virtus BO will play against Napoli (#13) and is hoping to win this game. Important game to mention about took place in Milano. Ninth ranked Venezia (12-12) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Milano (17-7) 76-73 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jordan Parks (201-1994, college: NCCU, agency: Inception Sports) who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and Amedeo Tessitori who added 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican-American point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) with 23 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Venezia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Trento. Milano lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with Tortona. Venezia will play against higher ranked Tortona (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Milano will play against Pesaro and hopes to get back on the winning track. Bottom-ranked Verona managed to get a eighth victory, breaking the three-game losing streak on Sunday night. This time newly promoted Verona won against fourth-ranked Sassari 87-74. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Sassari. The winners were led by Karvel Anderson who scored that evening 16 points. Even 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by Chris Dowe did not help to save the game for Sassari. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Verona (8-16) moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Sassari keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with Varese. Verona will meet higher ranked Brescia (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sassari will play against Treviso (#12) and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 24: Brescia beat Napoli on the road 72-69. Pesaro lost to Trento on its own court 70-84. Scafati unfortunately lost to Reggio Emilia in a road game 70-78. Tortona managed to beat Brindisi at home 81-77. Varese defeated Treviso on the opponent's court 97-95. Napoli - Brescia 69-72 No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Brescia (10-13) edged on the road 14th ranked Napoli (8-16) 72-69 on Saturday. The winners were led by the former international Amedeo Della Valle (192-1993, college: Ohio St., agency: SLN) who scored that evening 23 points and American power forward Tai Odiase (206-1995, college: UIC) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Brescia's coach Alessandro Magro allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 23 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Thomas Wimbush (201-1993, college: Fairmont St., agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Napoli. His fellow American import center JaCorey Williams (203-1994, college: MTSU) added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Brescia have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place. Loser Napoli dropped to the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Brescia will meet at home bottom-ranked Verona (#16) in the next round where they are favorite. Napoli will play against the league's leader Virtus BO where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Brescia: A.Della Valle 23+2reb+3ast, T.Odiase 16+6reb, D.Moss 8+3reb+1ast, J.Petrucelli 8+2reb, T.Caupain 4+5reb+5ast, C.Burns 4+7reb Napoli: T.Wimbush 23+8reb+1ast, J.Williams 14+10reb, J.Young 14+2reb+1ast, J.Howard 6+1ast, D.Michineau 6+3reb+4ast, E.Stewart 3+2reb+1ast Milano - Venezia 73-76 Important game to mention about took place in Milano. Ninth ranked Venezia (12-12) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Milano (17-7) 76-73 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jordan Parks (201-1994, college: NCCU, agency: Inception Sports) who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international power forward Amedeo Tessitori (207-1994) who added 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican-American point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) with 23 points and 4 assists and American center Kyle Hines (198-1986) scored 7 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Venezia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Trento. Milano lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with Tortona. Venezia will play against higher ranked Tortona (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Milano will play against Pesaro and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Venezia: D.Willis 16+5reb, A.Tessitori 16+5reb+1ast, J.Granger 12+2reb+3ast, J.Parks 8+12reb+5ast, A.Mokoka 7+4reb, M.Bramos 6 Milano: S.Napier 23+3reb+4ast, S.Shields 11+4reb+2ast, K.Pangos 10+1reb, J.Voigtmann 7+1reb, K.Hines 7+11reb+2ast, D.Hall 6+2reb+1ast Pesaro - Trento 70-84 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 7th ranked Pesaro (11-12) lost at home to eighth ranked Trento (12-12) 84-70 on Sunday. Trento dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Pesaro's 22. Trento forced 23 Pesaro turnovers. The winners were led by the former international Diego Flaccadori (193-1996) who scored that evening 17 points and 4 assists and Latvian Andrejs Grazulis (202-1993) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 14 points by American power forward Kwan Cheatham Jr (206-1995, college: Akron) did not help to save the game for Pesaro. The former international guard Matteo Tambone (192-1994) added 14 points. Four Pesaro players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trento moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Venezia. Pesaro lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. Trento will meet at home Trieste (#11) in the next round. Pesaro will play against the league's second-placed Milano where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Trento: D.Flaccadori 17+4reb+4ast, A.Grazulis 14+5reb, T.Lockett 13+2reb+1ast, D.Atkins 9+7reb, M.Spagnolo 9+2reb+2ast, A.Crawford 9+2ast Pesaro: K.Cheatham Jr. 14+4reb+1ast, M.Tambone 14+3reb+1ast, D.Moretti 12+2reb, C.Delfino 10+4reb+1ast, V.Charalampopoulos 8+5reb+1ast, L.Tote 6+1reb Reggio Emilia - Scafati 78-70 There was a small surprise when fifteenth ranked Reggio Emilia (8-16) won against at home 13th ranked Scafati (8-16) 78-70 on Sunday. Reggio Emilia made 28-of-36 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. The winners were led by the former international guard Andrea Cinciarini (191-1986) who scored that evening 18 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and Lithuanian Osvaldas Olisevicius (200-1993) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even 18 points by American-Polish guard David Logan (185-1982, college: Indianapolis) did not help to save the game for Scafati. The former international point guard Matteo Imbro (192-1994) added 7 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Reggio Emilia moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Scafati. Reggio Emilia will meet higher ranked Varese (#5) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Scafati will play against Brindisi (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Reggio Emilia: A.Cinciarini 18+5reb+9ast, N.Reuvers 15+4reb, O.Olisevicius 14+8reb+1ast, M.Hopkins 8+6reb, S.Anim 7+1reb+5ast, A.Strautins 6+5reb Scafati: D.Logan 18+4reb+3ast, T.Thompson 11+2reb, C.Hannah 8+3reb+2ast, S.Okoye 7+3reb, M.Imbro 7+5reb+2ast, R.Rossato 7+4reb+1ast Tortona - Brindisi 81-77 Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Brindisi (13-11) lost on the road to third ranked Tortona (17-7) 81-77 on Sunday. Tortona made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by guard Demonte Harper (193-1989, college: Morehead St.) who scored that evening 23 points and point guard Semaj Christon (190-1992, college: Xavier) supported him with 19 points and 7 assists. Even 14 points by power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) did not help to save the game for Brindisi. Guard Ky Bowman (185-1998, college: Boston Coll.) added 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tortona moved-up to second place, which they share with Milano. Loser Brindisi keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Tortona will meet Venezia (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Brindisi will play against Scafati and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tortona: D.Harper 23+4reb+2ast, S.Christon 19+3reb+7ast, J.Macura 14+8reb+1ast, L.Severini 9+2reb, A.Filloy 9+3reb+1ast, T.Cain 4+6reb+1ast Brindisi: N.Perkins 14+3reb+1ast, K.Bowman 11+5reb+1ast, M.Reed 10+4reb+1ast, D.Harrison 9+4reb+3ast, A.Mezzanotte 8+6reb, J.Burnell 7+4reb+3ast Treviso - Varese 95-97 Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Varese (14-10) edged on the road 10th ranked Treviso (10-14) 97-95 on Sunday. Varese made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American guard Colbey Ross (185-1998, college: Pepperdine) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists and the other American import swingman Jaron Johnson (196-1992, college: Louisiana Tech) supported him with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Even 31 points by American-Israeli Adrian Banks (191-1986, college: Arkansas St.) did not help to save the game for Treviso. Lithuanian forward Paulius Sorokas (202-1992, agency: Players Group) added 20 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Varese moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sassari. Loser Treviso dropped to the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Trieste. Varese will meet at home Reggio Emilia (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Treviso will play against Sassari and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Varese: C.Ross 27+6reb+11ast, J.Johnson 23+7reb+1ast, M.Brown 18+2reb, T.Owens 10+9reb+1ast, L.Matteo 5, T.Woldetensae 4+1reb Treviso: A.Banks 31+2reb+3ast, P.Sorokas 20+8reb+1ast, F.Leonardo 12+1ast, O.Ellis 10+13reb+2ast, A.Zanelli 7+3reb+7ast, I.Iroegbu 7+2reb+1ast Trieste - Virtus BO 80-78 The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Virtus BO (19-5) on the court of twelfth ranked Trieste on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by Trieste 80-78. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Virtus BO. It was a good game for American forward Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import power forward Skylar Spencer (206-1994, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Trieste's coach Marco Legovich used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Georgian Tornike Shengelia (206-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Nicolo Mannion (190-2001, college: Arizona) added 17 points and 5 assists in the effort for Virtus BO. Four Virtus BO players scored in double figures. Trieste (10-14) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Treviso. Virtus BO at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Trieste is looking forward to face higher ranked Trento (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Virtus BO will play against Napoli (#13) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Trieste: E.Terry 19+14reb+2ast, S.Spencer 14+9reb, F.Bartley IV 14+3reb+3ast, M.Ruzzier 9+3reb+7ast, L.Campogrande 9+1reb+1ast, C.Davis 4+2reb+5ast Virtus BO: T.Shengelia 18+10reb+4ast, N.Mannion 17+4reb+5ast, M.Belinelli 11+1reb, G.Lundberg 10+3reb+2ast, K.Weems 10+2reb, S.Ojeleye 6+6reb+1ast Verona - Sassari 87-74 Bottom-ranked Verona managed to get a eighth victory, breaking the three-game losing streak on Sunday night. This time newly promoted Verona won against fourth-ranked Sassari 87-74. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Sassari. The winners were led by American Karvel Anderson (188-1991, college: RMU) who scored that evening 16 points and the other American import Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John's) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Five Verona players scored in double figures. Even 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by American point guard Chris Dowe (189-1991, college: Bellarmine, agency: GoEmpire Group) did not help to save the game for Sassari. Naturalized Senegalese power forward Ousmane Diop (204-2000) added 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Verona (8-16) moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Sassari keeps the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with Varese. Verona will meet higher ranked Brescia (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sassari will play against Treviso (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Verona: K.Anderson 16+2reb+2ast, G.Bortolani 14+1ast, J.Simon 12+6reb+1ast, X.Johnson 11+5reb, D.Davis 10+2reb, A.Cappelletti 10+2reb+2ast Sassari: C.Dowe 18+6reb+5ast, O.Diop 13+7reb, G.Robinson 11+4reb+1ast, E.Bendzius 9+7reb+1ast, T.Raspino 8, D.Stephens 6+2reb |
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| Japanese B3 League round 48 best performance: Tucker Haymond (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 28-year old player was the main contributor (50 points, eight rebounds and three assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Tokyo HT (#11, 15-34) 92-82. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Veertien Mie maintains the 10th position in Japanese B3 League. Veertien Mie is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 18-31 record. In the team's last game Haymond had a remarkable 69.2% from 2-point range. He turned to be Veertien Mie's top player in his first season with the team. Former Western Michigan University star has very solid stats this year. Haymond is league's best scorer averaging so far 25.3ppg. Haymond is in league's top in assists (6th best: 4.1apg) and averages impressive 54.0% FGP and 40.4% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last round's games was young American Michael Craig (196-G/F-1991) of Tokyo Utd. Craig had a very good evening with a double-double of 27 points and 11 assists. Of course he led Tokyo Utd to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Gifu (#9, 18-31) 100-70. Tokyo Utd's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 30-19 record is not bad and everything may still change. Craig is a newcomer at Tokyo Utd, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Chris Olivier (202-F-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) of Shanan Utd (#13). Olivier got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. He went also for twelve rebounds . Despite Olivier's great performance Shanan Utd lost 65-86 to slightly lower-ranked Tachikawa (#15, 13-36). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Olivier has individually a great season in Japan. After 38 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.3ppg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-F-1991) of Okayama - 31 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 5. John Fields (205-F/C-1988) of Tokyo HT - 19 points and 15 rebounds 6. Anthony Gaines Jr. (195-G/F-1993) of Kagoshima - 26 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Yasin Kolo (208-C-1992) of Toyoda - 18 points and 18 rebounds 8. Tavario Miller (203-F-1994) of Shizuoka - 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 9. L.J. Peak (196-F/G-1996) of Yokohama EX - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Grant Sitton (206-PF-1993) of Saitama - 24 points and 9 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Best players of Japanese B2 League round 51 - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old power forward had a double-double of 18 points and twenty rebounds, while his team beat Bambitious N. (#5, 16-37) 92-78. Ehime OV maintains the 4th position in their group in Japanese B2 League. Ehime OV is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 24-29 record. In the team's last game Kriener had a remarkable 81.8% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Ehime OV and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Ryan Kriener averages this season 16.7ppg and 9.3rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another Ehime OV's star - young American forward Eugene Phelps (198-F-1990). Phelps impressed basketball fans with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course together with Kriener he helped Ehime OV with another comfortable win 92-78 over slightly lower-ranked Bambitious N. (#5, 16-37) being unquestionably team leader. Ehime OV's 4th position in West has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 24-29 record. Phelps is one of the most experienced players at Ehime OV and similarly like Ryan Kriener has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.4ppg (#6). He also registered 12.5 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was American Leo Lyons (206-F-1987) of top-ranked Chiba. Lyons scored 21 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Chiba, leading his team to a 94-83 win against #3 ranked Kumamoto V. in a game of the week. Lyons has a very solid season. In 51 games in Japan he scored 16.6ppg. He also has 8.4rpg, 4.0apg and FGP: 55.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Nigel Spikes (208-C-1989) of Kagawa FA - 17 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists 5. James Bell (196-SF-1992) of Yamagata - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Ziga Dimec (210-C-1993) of Nishinomiya S. - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Pablo Aguilar (203-PF-1989) of Nagasaki - 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Gregory Slaughter (216-C-1988) of Fukuoka R. - 13 points and 7 rebounds 9. Max Hisatake (203-C-1998) of Aomori W. - 13 points and 11 rebounds 10. Justin Harper (208-F-1989) of Koshigaya A. - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Best players of Japanese B1 League round 47 - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 34-year old forward had a double-double of 18 points and thirteen rebounds, while his team edged out FE Nagoya (#5, 20-26) 76-74. Sendai 89ers maintains the 6th position in their group in Japanese B1 League. Sendai 89ers is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 16-30 record. In the team's last game Burrell had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range. He turned to be Sendai 89ers' top player in his first season with the team. Justin Burrell averages this season 13.7ppg and 9.3rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward DeQuan Jones (203-F-1990) of Shiga L-Stars. Jones impressed basketball fans with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Of course Shiga L-Stars cruised to a 102-95 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Yokohama BC (#2, 28-18). Shiga L-Stars' 8th position in Central has not changed. 36 lost games are too many comparing to just ten victories Shiga L-Stars managed to get this year. Jones is one of the most experienced players at Shiga L-Stars and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was American Quincy Miller-Scott (206-F-1992, agency: Slash Sports) of Sea Horses M. (#5). Miller-Scott scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was a key player of Sea Horses M., leading his team to a 83-81 win against the higher-ranked Alvark Tokyo (#2, 35-11). The chances of Sea Horses M. ranking at the top of East, however are very questionable as they have already lost 27 games, recording just nineteen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Miller-Scott could help Sea Horses M. to bring them higher in the standings. Miller-Scott has a very solid season. In 14 games in Japan he scored 17.4ppg. He also has 7.4rpg and FGP: 64.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Nick Kay (206-PF-1992) of Shimane SM - 21 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Sebastian Saiz (205-PF-1994) of Alvark Tokyo - 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Christopher Smith (193-G-1994) of Chiba Jets - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Grant Jerrett (208-C-1993) of Tochigi Brex - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Joshua Smith (208-C-1992) of Toyama G. - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Ivan Buva (207-F/C-1991) of Shiga L-Stars - 23 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Cheick Diallo (206-C/F-1996) of Kyoto H. - 21 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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| Kazakhstan National League round 13 best performance: Devin Gilmore - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 25-year old player was the main contributor (26 points, six rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Irbis (#3, 13-13) 68-58. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Barsy Atyrau to consolidate first place in the Kazakhstan National League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Barsy Atyrau has a very solid 16-8 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game Gilmore had a remarkable 78.6% from 2-point range. He turned to be Barsy Atyrau's top player in his first season with the team. Former Murray State University star has very solid stats this year. Gilmore is in league's top in points (3rd best: 16.7ppg), rebounds (7th best: 6.3rpg) and averages impressive 61.8% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young international forward Anton Bykov (200-F-1989) of league's second-best Tobol. Bykov had a very good evening with a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as Tobol lost that game 71-88 to slightly lower-ranked Astana (#4, 11-5). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Tobol still maintains its place in the top 2 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 15-13 record is not bad at all. Bykov is one of the most experienced players at Tobol and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.8ppg (#1). He also registered 9.4 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was international center Robert Pan (202-C-1995) of Irbis (#3). Pan showcased his all-around game by recording 19 points, eleven rebounds (!!!) and six assists in the last round. He was a key player of Irbis, leading his team to a 81-46 easy win against #1 ranked Barsy Atyrau. Pan has a great season in Kazakhstan. After 26 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.3ppg (5th best) and rebounds with 7.8rpg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Rustam Murzagaliyev (190-G-1992) of Astana - 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Eric McGill (190-G-1996) of Barsy Atyrau - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists 6. Valeriy Likhodey (205-PF-1986) of Astana - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Jaden Sayles (206-F-1999) of Irbis - 13 points and 6 rebounds 8. Markell Johnson (188-PG-1998) of Astana - 13 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Daniil Posashkov (198-SF-2000) of Tobol - 15 points and 6 rebounds 10. Artem Stepantsov (195-SF-1998) of Irbis - 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Nationale 2 Round 7 of Second Stage - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most shocking disappointment of round 7 in the Nationale 2 was a home defeat of 5th ranked Black Star (12-11) to sixth ranked Racing (13-10) 82-71. Racing have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Black Star lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bascharage. Racing are looking forward to face higher ranked Mamer (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Black Star will play against the league's leader Kordall Steelers in Rodange and is hoping to win this game. Important game to mention about took place in Mondorf. Second ranked Avanti (17-6) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Mamer (14-9) 89-86 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Mamer. Avanti maintains second place with 17-6 record behind leader Kordall Steelers. Mamer at the other side keeps the third position with nine games lost. Avanti will play against Bascharage (#5) in Kaerjeng in the next round. Mamer will play at home against Racing and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very significant was Kordall Steelers' (#1, 18-5) victory against 4th placed Bascharage (12-11) 90-62. Kordall Steelers maintains first place with 18-5 record. Loser Bascharage dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Black Star. Kordall Steelers will meet at home bottom-ranked Black Star (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Bascharage will play against the league's second-placed Avanti and hope to secure a win. Avanti - Mamer 89-86 Important game to mention about took place in Mondorf. Second ranked Avanti (17-6) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Mamer (14-9) 89-86 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Mamer. Avanti maintains second place with 17-6 record behind leader Kordall Steelers. Mamer at the other side keeps the third position with nine games lost. Avanti will play against Bascharage (#5) in Kaerjeng in the next round. Mamer will play at home against Racing and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Kordall Steelers - Bascharage 90-62 Very significant was Kordall Steelers' (#1, 18-5) victory against 4th placed Bascharage (12-11) 90-62. Kordall Steelers maintains first place with 18-5 record. Loser Bascharage dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Black Star. Kordall Steelers will meet at home bottom-ranked Black Star (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Bascharage will play against the league's second-placed Avanti and hope to secure a win. Black Star - Racing 71-82 The most shocking disappointment of round 7 in the Nationale 2 was a home defeat of 5th ranked Black Star (12-11) to sixth ranked Racing (13-10) 82-71. Racing have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Black Star lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bascharage. Racing are looking forward to face higher ranked Mamer (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Black Star will play against the league's leader Kordall Steelers in Rodange and is hoping to win this game. |
| LBBL Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. T71, Esch and Arantia advance into semis - by Eurobasket News |
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T71 - Sparta 76-62 Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international point guard Kevin Moura (182-1994) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 6 assists. American guard Jimmie Taylor (193-1994, college: Rider) helped adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. Taylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four T71 players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Cam Gregory (203-1995, college: Loyola, MD) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import guard LaVone Holland II (190-1994, college: NKU) scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Top scorers: T71: K.Moura 21+3reb+6ast, M.Greenwood 17+10reb+1ast, J.Taylor 16+10reb+3ast, J.Kalmes 15+12reb+1ast, C.Jack 3+3reb, M.Andjelkovic 2+1reb+1ast Sparta: C.Gregory 17+15reb, L.Max 12+1reb+4ast, L.Holland II 10+7reb+4ast, B.Colin 8+1reb+2ast, T.Nicolas 5+3reb+1ast, V.Stein 5+3reb+2ast Esch - Residence 82-69 Esch made 23-of-23 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. It was a great evening for American swingman Jordan Hicks (201-1990, college: Loyola, IL) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points and 7 rebounds. The former international power forward Clancy Rugg (204-1991, college: Vermont) helped adding 29 points and 7 rebounds (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!). The best for the losing side was American Grant Dressler (201-1997, college: Chaminade) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and the former international forward Oliver Vujakovic (192-1996) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Residence players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Esch: J.Hicks 31+7reb+2ast, C.Rugg 29+7reb+1ast, P.Biever 12+1reb+2ast, T.Gruen 4+5reb+6ast, J.Monteiro 2+5reb, A.Rodenbourg 2+10reb+2ast Residence: O.Vujakovic 18+7reb, C.Jones 16+1reb, G.Dressler 15+14reb+3ast, H.Pwono 14+1reb+1ast, X.Francois 3+7reb, D.David 3+5reb+1ast Etzella - Arantia 102-103 American players dominated the game. It was a good game for guard Jamison Overton (198, college: Weber St.) who saved his team from a defeat with 45 points (!!!) and 4 steals. Power forward Steven Julian (198-1996, college: Cornell) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. Swingman Raiquan Clark (198, college: LIU Brooklyn) answered with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and Lamar Mallory (201-1990, college: GSC) added 19 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Etzella. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Arantia: J.Overton 45+4reb, S.Julian 24+17reb+7ast, M.Mykolas 15, D.Rocha 12+8reb+1ast, M.Wilson 4+3reb+5ast, D.Wilson 3+8reb+5ast Etzella: R.Clark 36+10reb+2ast, G.Polfer 23+4reb+3ast, L.Mallory 19+12reb+1ast, P.Gutenkauf 14+3reb+3ast, R.Birenbaum 6+2reb+1ast, F.Gutenkauf 4+3reb+4ast |
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| Real take 4-0 record on top - by Eurobasket News |
| Real took 4-0 record on top as they survived a thriller against Attar in a 65-64 win. Last night AS Mande overcame SIGUI de Kayes 74:59. Trailing 5 points at the end of the first period, AS Mande tied it all at the halftime and then erupted with a massive 27-10 surge in the third quarter. USFAS lost to Stade Malien 62:85. The latter took control with a 16-8 run and led 20 points at the halftime. |
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| Depiro stun Melliea as Starlites draw first blood in this season's playoffs - by Eurobasket News |
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The post-regular season set off last weekend as the BOV Play-Offs got underway with game one of the semi-final phase played on a best-of-three format. The first semi-final had to be decided after overtime as regular league winners Mellieha Libertas and fourth-placed Depiro closed regulation time at par, 82-82, and it was then a very late Kameron Rooks (216-C-1995, college: SDSU) fast break dunk that gave the Mtarfa side an initial lead in the series. In the other tie, reigning champions Starlites FIJO took a 1-0 lead over BUPA Luxol with a superior performance in the last quarter of the game after a very balanced first three rubbers. The second game in both series will be played on Sunday with the pressure now fully on Melliea and Luxol respectively as both these teams know well enough that only a win can keep their playoff hopes alive. MELLIEHA LIBERTAS 90 DEPIRO 91 (after overtime 82-82; 13-20, 27-22, 24-19, 18-21, 8-9) Depiro enjoyed the lead throughout practically all of the first half, save for a tied 34-34 scoreline late in the second quarter. Guards Cameron Cornelius and Sean Galea had the Mtarfa side race to an early 12-2 lead. Although Melliea eventually started putting up numbers through Vukasin Jandric, Nenad Bukva (185-G), and Sebastian Valencia, Depiro did not cease offensively and buckets from centre Kameron Rooks had them close the first rubber enjoying a 20-13 lead. The margin rose momentarily to double digits after early Kieron Caruana (184-F-1997) points for Depiro but, gradually, Melliea started gnawing away at the deficit with a Nikola Jovanovic trey and baskets from David Bugeja as well as the high-scoring Valencia, who had 37 points. The half-time buzzer saw Depiro ahead with a marginal two-point buffer after late treys from Miguel Brincat (165-F-2002). An 11-2 Melliea run midway in the third quarter had the northerners move to an almost double-digit advantage at 58-49 but even though they had treys from Jovanivic and Jandric, Depiro showed character as they closed the gap to minus three points by the end of the third quarter as they netted treys from Cornelius and Brincat as well as close range Rooks hoops. There was a series of lead changes midway through the fourth quarter. A Valencia and-one play after a Bugeja fast break hoop had Melliea 81-76 ahead with just over two minutes to go. A Miguel Mallia (174-F-2002) corner trey gave hope to Depiro and then Rooks (26 points, 29 rebounds, four assists, two blocks) made it a tied game 18 seconds from the end of regulation time. Melliea had a final possession, but their hoop came slightly after the buzzer. The five-minute overtime period was a tight battle with neither side managing to distance itself. Cornelius penetrated and made a lay-up to tie the game with less than 10 seconds to go. Jandric was fouled at the other end four seconds later and netted the first of two free throws. Depiro got the rebound off the second free throw and Cornelius offered an assist to Rooks to score a dunk, at the other end, with less than a second to go as Melliea then did not have time to reply. STARLITES FIJO 73 BUPA LUXOL 66 (17-14, 21-19, 17-21, 18-12) This game had a somewhat cautious start at both ends. Darius George (201-F, college: Marshall) and Alec Felice Pace notched two early hoops for Starlites as the latter moved to an 8-3 lead two minutes later after Zekiah Owens (197-G/F-1998, college: AIC) first basket with Jean Paul Schembri scoring a trey for Luxol in between. The Violets began to find their rhythm and even managed to grab their first lead with a Trevian Bell (201-G/F, college: Lewis) three-ball after a Stefan Capello hoop from inside the key. The first quarter saw the Naxxar side jump ahead in the lead at 17-14 but Luxol had Nikola Vasovic (180-PG-1992) (45% shooting) grabbing five points at the start of the second quarter. Then, a bucket from Marko Matijevic (200-F-1978) and treys from Bell who almost grabbed a triple-double (14 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists), and Capello who finished with a double-double (13 points, 13 boards) moved the violets to their largest game lead, 25-20. Starlites' reply was three back-to-back treys from George and a brace from the returning Matt Attard (188-G-1998, college: St.Francis, IL) (two of four from long range) to make Luxol's earlier lead short-lived. Luxol managed to get the game back at par, 33-33, but late points from George (30 points, 10 rebounds) and Kurt Xuereb helped Starlites to a 38-33 half-time lead. The third quarter was a real tussle. Starlites managed to hold onto their slender lead for the first part but then a 12-2 Luxol streak had them again take the upper hand at 52-47. The last quarter started with just a single point separating the two sides but here, Starlites made an important move towards the win as they outscored their opponents 12-4, through George and Alec Felice Pace in just over 2 minutes. Luxol were now under pressure to recover the lost ground but points were not plentiful in the final stages of the game. Luxol did have a Bell trey and a Tayler Mattos alley-oop, but Starlites kept their cool and controlled the tempo to take the lead in this series. Courtesy of: sportsdesk.com.mt |
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| Antetokounmpo helps hot-shooting Bucks beat 76ers 117-104 - by Eurobasket News |
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Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer believes Giannis Antetokounmpo (6'11''-F-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) has done enough to merit a third MVP award. Antetokounmpo says he's more concerned about trying to win a championship. 'When you think about the MVP, it just puts pressure on yourself,' Antetokounmpo said after scoring 33 points, 14 rebounds and six assists in the Bucks' 117-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. 'At the end of the day, I'm happy. I'm happy where I am in life. I'm happy I'm blessed with this talent. I'm happy I'm able to go out there every day and chase my dream that I had as a little kid, try to improve, go out there and play with an edge.' Antetokounmpo outperformed fellow MVP candidate Joel Embiid (7'0''-C/F-1994, college: Kansas) as the Bucks moved one step closer to clinching the Eastern Conference's top seed. The other main MVP candidate is Denver's Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995), who won the last two seasons. The Bucks (56-22) have a two-game lead over Boston (54-24) with four games left. Boston won the season series with Milwaukee and has the tiebreaker. Philadelphia (51-27) is third in the East. 'We certainly feel like Giannis is the MVP,' Budenholzer said. 'I think what our team has been able to do - we've still got some more work to have the best record in the league - but best player, best record. What he does on both ends of the court - the rebounding the blocked shots, the defense, the guarding on the perimeter - he does everything. Playmakes, attacks, gets to the free-throw line. We feel like he's in the conversation or he should be the guy.' Antetokounmpo won the MVP in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. He's averaging 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists this season. 'It's a great compliment to be the Most Valuable Player in the league,' Antetokounmpo said. 'I'm happy that the last five years I'm able to be in that conversation. I'm happy I'm able to be consistent. I'm happy I'm able to help my team be great. But that's the goal. That's the only goal - try to keep putting myself in position to help my team be great.' Antetokounmpo got plenty of help Sunday. Brook Lopez (7'0''-C-1988, college: Stanford) scored 21 points, Khris Middleton (6'8''-SF-1991, college: Texas A&M) had 19 and Jrue Holiday (6'4''-G-1990, college: UCLA) and Bobby Portis each added 18 as the Bucks never trailed. Middleton also had nine assists. Tyrese Maxey (6'4''-PG-2000, college: Kentucky) had 29 points to lead the 76ers. Embiid had 28. 'I thought they just kicked our butt,' 76ers coach Doc Rivers . 'They were more aggressive, they were prepared. They beat us all the way around.' The Bucks bounced back three nights after a 140-99 home loss to Boston that matched their most-lopsided defeat of the season. Milwaukee made its first eight shots from the floor and 12 of its first 13. The Bucks led by as many as 20 during a first half in which they shot 67.4%. 'Hot shooting to start the game,' Embiid said. 'They jumped on us and we didn't have any answers.' The 76ers got within four in the third quarter, but the Bucks soon regained a double-digit advantage and broke the game open by going on a 16-2 run that began late in the third and carried over to the final period. Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Murray scores 26, Nuggets hold off Warriors 112-110 - by Eurobasket News |
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Jamal Murray (6'4''-SG-1997, college: Kentucky) scored 26 points and blocked Klay Thompson (6'6''-G-1990, college: WSU)'s 3-point attempt in the final seconds, and the Denver Nuggets held on for a 112-110 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Michael Porter Jr. (6'10''-PF-1998, college: Missouri) had 29 points and 11 rebounds and Aaron Gordon (6'9''-F-1995, college: Arizona) added 13 points and 10 rebounds for short-handed Denver. Denver (52-26) moved within a game of securing home-court advantage in the Western Conference. A victory in the final four games or one loss by Memphis will give the Nuggets the No. 1 seed for the first time in franchise history. 'I love the fact we've been in first place since the middle of December, but this is all geared towards the postseason and how we perform,' coach Michael Malone said. 'I know when the season is over, that's how we're going to be judged.' Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (7'0''-C-1995) missed his third straight game with calf tightness that first cropped up against Milwaukee on March 25 and lingered against Philadelphia on Monday, Malone said. Thompson led Golden State with 25 points and Stephen Curry scored 21, but struggled from the field. Curry missed his first five shots from behind the arc and finished 2 of 14 from deep. 'He's entitled to those,' coach Steve Kerr said. 'He's had such an incredible year and has played so well and has done so much for us. Just a tough night.' The Warriors (41-38) are tied with the Los Angeles Clippers for the fifth seed and are just a half-game ahead of New Orleans and the surging Lakers, who have won three straight. 'We've got to come to a realization that if we're going to win or do anything in a playoff kind of scenario, a game like tonight can't happen,' Curry said. Golden State led by 15 in the second quarter, but the Nuggets closed within three at halftime. They led by two after three and opened the fourth quarter on an 8-3 run to lead 97-90. Peyton Watson (6'8''-G/F-2002, college: UCLA) had a thunderous dunk with 3:58 that put Denver ahead 109-98. Donte DiVincenzo (6'5''-SG-1997, college: Villanova), who had 18 points, sparked a late rally that got the Warriors within five in the final minute. Thompson hit a 3-pointer to cut it to two points with 20.7 seconds left. Golden State won a jump ball with 10 seconds left, but Thompson misfired on his first 3-point attempt, the rebound came out to him and Murray blocked his second try. 'Once it's starts going to Klay, I'm like, 'I gotta go, I gotta go,'" Murray said. 'You know he's not going to miss two in a row ,so I jumped as high as I could and got a piece of it.' Courtesy of: cbssports.com |
| Butler has 35, Miami gets needed win over Dallas, 129-122 - by Eurobasket News |
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Miami was desperate. So was Dallas. Jimmy Butler (6'7''-G/F-1989, college: Marquette) and the Heat had just enough to help their playoff position - while dealing the Mavericks a big blow. Butler had 35 points and 12 assists, Cody Zeller (7'0''-F-1992, college: Indiana) added 20 points and the Heat held off the Mavericks 129-122 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Max Strus (6'6''-G-1996, college: DePaul) and Kevin Love (6'10''-PF-1988, college: UCLA) each scored 18 and Tyler Herro (6'5''-SG-2000, college: Kentucky) added 15 for the Heat. Miami won despite allowing Dallas to shoot a season-best 61%. 'I wouldn't necessarily have drawn it up this way,' Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. Luka Doncic (6'7''-G-1999) was brilliant again for Dallas, finishing with 42 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. (6'5''-G-1992, college: Michigan) had 31 points and Kyrie Irving (6'3''-G-1992, college: Duke) added 23 points and eight assists for the Mavericks. 'A win is a win,' Butler said. 'I don't like the fact that they shot 61%. But I do like the fact that we finally won a game.' The Mavs had been 7-0 this season when shooting at least 54%, and fell to 30-2 all-time, including playoffs, in games where they shot at least 60%. 'Our defense was nonexistent,' Dallas coach Jason Kidd said. 'Couldn't get stops.' Both clubs went to the conference finals last season; the Heat are trying to get out of the play-in round, and the Mavericks are trying to just have a shot at the playoffs. The win moves Miami (41-37) closer to securing no worse than the No. 7 seed and most advantageous spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. The Heat are now 2 1/2 games ahead of both No. 8 Atlanta (38-39) and No. 9 Toronto (also 38-39). Miami moved within 1 1/2 games of No. 6 Brooklyn (42-35). Even if the Heat win out and finish with 45 wins, the Nets - who hold the head-to-head tiebreaker - would only need to go 3-2 in their final five games to ensure they would finish ahead of Miami. Meanwhile, it's a big blow to Dallas (37-41). The Mavs fell a full game back of No. 10 Oklahoma City (38-40) in the race for the last Western Conference play-in spot, and worse, the Thunder own the head-to-head tiebreaker. Dallas is now two games back of No. 9 Minnesota (39-39) and just a half-game ahead of No. 12 Utah (36-41). 'Just got to play hard, play with desperation and anything can happen,' Hardaway said. 'Anything can happen.' Miami changed its starting lineup, partly out of necessity. Center Bam Adebayo didn't play because of a right hip contusion, so Zeller - starting a game for the first time since May 15, 2021, for Charlotte - took his spot and Strus took the forward starting spot that had been held by Love since he joined the Heat in February. The moves paid immediate dividends. Strus was 3 for 3, all 3-pointers, in his first shift. Love was 3 for 3 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line for 13 points in his first 8 minutes off the bench, and Zeller had 12 points by halftime. 'K-Love is always, always has been about winning,' Butler said. 'As long as we win, he's not going to complain.' It all helped add up to the third highest-scoring first half in Heat history: Miami led 76-64 at the break, stretched the lead to 18 in the second half - then had to hang on in the final moments anyway. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| Ingram's 36 points lead Pelicans past Clippers, 122-114 - by Eurobasket News |
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When Clippers star Kawhi Leonard (6'7''-F-1991, college: SDSU) hit big shots in the closing minutes, the Pelicans answered with Brandon Ingram (6'9''-SF-1997, college: Duke), whose recent form has sent his team surging up the standings. Ingram scored 36 points, bringing fans to their feet with an array of clutch, mid-range jump shots, and New Orleans beat Los Angeles 122-114 on Saturday night. 'If you want to be the best, you've got to go against the best and you've got to beat them,' Ingram said. 'That's one of the things that was in my head tonight, just trying to get this win.' Jonas Valanciunas (7'0''-C-1992) scored 23 points - 15 in the third quarter - and grabbed 12 rebounds for New Orleans (40-38), which won for the seventh time in eight games and pulled within a half-game of the Clippers (41-38) for sixth place in the Western Conference. Los Angeles lost its second straight despite getting 40 points from Leonard, who played 41 minutes in New Orleans after being restricted to 18 minutes during a loss at Memphis a night earlier so that he'd be more available against the hotly pursuing Pelicans. 'We just have to give credit to them as they played amazing,' Leonard said. 'Ingram played great.' CJ McCollum (6'4''-G-1991, college: Lehigh) and Trey Murphy III (6'9''-F-2000, college: Virginia) each added 19 points for New Orleans, which trailed for most of the first three quarters but maintained a slim lead throughout the fourth. Ingram made 13 of 23 shots, including nine shots away from the rim, ranging from pull-ups to tough turnaround fades. 'Those are I'm-just-better-than-you shots,' McCollum said of Ingram's shot selection. "He's relying on his skill set and his comfort level. Regardless of analytics and what's considered a good shot, that's a great shot for him.' Ingram also made 10 of 11 free throws, and has now scored 25 or more points in nine straight games. 'Just maneuvering a little bit, seeing what's open, seeing what spot I can get to on the floor, not forcing the game," Ingram said. "That's the biggest thing: Seeing what's the best shot for the team, but also making sure that I stay aggressive.' Russell Westbrook had 24 points and nine assists for the Clippers. Ivica Zubac (7'1''-C-1997) added 15 points and Norman Powell (6'4''-SG-1993, college: UCLA) 12. Westbrook, who scored 36 in a victory over Memphis on Wednesday, had 19 in the first half in New Orleans, helping the Clippers build a lead as large as 12. Ingram and McCollum each scored 15 in the first two periods to help the Pelicans gradually trim that deficit down substantially by halftime, when Los Angeles led 56-55. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Los Angeles defenders tried to blitz Ingram when the star forward had the ball, and 'he still got where he got with the blitz.' 'It was just a tough night for us defensively,' Lue added. 'After that first quarter, they really picked up the offensive scoring and it was just tough to slow them down.' Courtesy of: taiwannews.com.tw |
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| Sixers' Jaden Springer leads Blue Coats over Nets to reach G League finals - by Eurobasket News |
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While the Philadelphia 76ers were having a tough time with the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night, their G League affiliate had another big night in the G League playoffs. The Delaware Blue Coats knocked off the Long Island Nets on the road on Sunday night 108-94 to reach the G League finals. Second-year guard Jaden Springer (6'4''-SG-2002, college: Tennessee) led the way with 21 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks while Louis King, who's on a two-way deal with the Sixers, had 20 points and five assists. Springer shot only 8-for-22 from the floor, but he was able to get his points and the young Sixers guard was able to help guide the Blue Coats to a big playoff win. Along with Springer and King having big nights, the Sixers received 16 points and seven rebounds from Mac McClung (6'2''-G-2000, college: Texas Tech). Charlie Brown Jr. chipped in with 16 points and 12 rebounds, Braxton Key (6'8''-F-1997, college: Virginia) had 15 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, and Justin Smith (6'7''-F-1999, college: Arkansas) added 12 points on 6-for-7 shooting. Courtesy of: sixerswire.usatoday.com |
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| Dream season ends for Florida Atlantic in 72-71 NCAA Final Four loss to San Diego State - by Eurobasket News |
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It was one of those Final Four buzzer-beaters no one will ever forget. Oh, but how the FAU Owls wish they could. The out-of-nowhere team's first trip to college basketball's biggest stage ended in excruciating fashion Saturday night, with San Diego State players almost running the Owls over as they flooded off the bench and swarmed the court to celebrate Lamont Butler Jr. (6'2''-G-2002)'s jumper at the buzzer that gave the Aztecs a 72-71 victory. The Owls made school history by getting here, only to walk off the court as part of history. This was the first Final Four buzzer-beater in which the losing team was winning before the shot. 'I was in shock when the buzzer went off,' said FAU's Nick Boyd (6'8''-F-1979, college: Barber Scotia). Florida Atlantic's players smiled and many danced on the bench during a second half in which it appeared they'd move within one win of a title no one could have seen coming. Instead they ended up with a loss that nobody will ever forget. 'It was devastating,' Alijah Martin said of the shot. Butler's shot now goes into the March Madness annals, alongside Jalen Suggs (6'4''-G-2001, college: Gonzaga)' long-range buzzer-beater for Gonzaga two years ago in the national semifinal, and even something that happened on this very floor the last time the Final Four was in Houston in 2016: Kris Jenkins (6'6''-F-1993, college: Villanova)' buzzer-beater to win the title for Villanova. Both those teams were tied before the winning shot went in. FAU was ahead 71-70, making Butler's game-winning buzzer-beater the first in Final Four history in which the winning team was trailing before the shot. Which means FAU will be remembered alongside UCLA and North Carolina as victims of some of the most crushing last-second losses this tournament has seen. But this one might go down as the most heartbreaking of all. 'The hardest part is there's no next the sadness is just that we don't get to do it again tomorrow,' FAU coach Dusty May said. But May believes this team will be remembered for much more than Saturday's devastating exit. 'These guys have created memories and a legacy for a lifetime,' he said. 'People will be talking about this group for the next 50 to 100 years.' FAU's Jalen Gaffney (6'3''-G-2000) recalled the shot just minutes after it fell to send his team home. 'He ended up shooting a tough 2, which we like so we'll live with the result. a It's just basketball, (expletive) happens sometimes. He made a good shot and we've got to live with it.' For so long, it didn't look like it would go that way. Gaffney made a 3-pointer to put the Owls ahead 26-24 with 7:25 left in the first half. FAU didn't trail again until the buzzer. The Owls were up by 9 with 11 minutes to go after testing San Diego State's vaunted defense like no one had in this tournament before the Aztecs started chipping away at the lead. The Aztecs got within 2 for the first time with about 10 minutes to go and tied it with 4 1/2 minutes left. Giancarlo Rosado put the Owls back on top with a fadeaway jumper seconds later, but they didn't make another field goal until Martin's layup made it 71-68 with 45 seconds left. Jaedon LeDee (6'9''-F-1999) hit a jumper to cut FAU's lead to 1 with 36 seconds left. Johnell Davis (6'4''-G) missed a layup with nine seconds left that would have padded the lead. Nathan Mensah grabbed a rebound before Butler's jumper swished through the net at the buzzer to end this Cinderella's dream season. But Boyd insisted this won't be the last time these Owls get a chance to shine in the madness of March. 'You're going to hear from FAU again,' he said. 'You're going to see us in the same position, and it's going to be a different outcome, I promise you.' Courtesy of: torontosun.com |
| San Diego State and UConn Advance to NCAA Championship Game - by Carl Berman |
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Houston, TX - The UConn Huskies and San Diego State Aztecs advanced to the NCAA Tournament championship game on Monday evening with wins over Florida Atlantic and Miami. The crowd of 73.860 at NRG Stadium in Houston witnessed a classic first game between San Diego State and Florida Atlantic. Lamont Butler Jr. (6'2''-G-2002) connected on a mid-range jumper at the buzzer to lead San Diego State past Florida Atlantic 72-71 in the thrilling first game at the Final Four in Houston. The Aztecs trailed by 14 points (54-40) early in the second half and closed the game on a 21-11 run over the final ten minutes. Matt Bradley led the winners with 21 points, hitting 4-of-8 three-pointers while drawing six fouls. Alijah Martin was impressive for the Owls with 26 points, adding seven rebounds. Martin scored on a nice layup to give his team a 71-68 lead with 45 seconds left. Jaedon LeDee (12 points) countered with a jumper with 36 seconds left to cut the lead to one point. The Owls' Johnell Davis then missed on a driving layup with nine seconds left to set the stage for Butler's shot. The Aztecs cranked up their defense late in the game, holding Florida Atlantic to only two field goals over 12 attempts late in the game. San Diego State could have had an easier win if they had hit their second half free throws, missing eight of 19. They held the Owls to 33% (8-of-24) shooting in the second half. San Diego State got off to a hot start with Bradley connecting on three three-pointers and scoring 11 points in the first five minutes as the Aztecs took a 14-5 lead. Nick Boyd came right back for Florida Atlantic, also hitting three three-pointers, the last cutting their deficit to 16-15. The game stayed even at 26 as San Diego State's Nathan Mensah made two jumpers. The Owls took off from there, making three straight shots, two by post Giancarlo Rosado as Florida Atlantic took a 36-28 lead. Another Rosado jumper extended their lead to ten points. The Owls ended the half with a 40-33 lead. Florida Atlantic shot well in the first half, hitting 15-of-28 shots (53.6%) and made 6-of-14 from deep. San Diego State cooled off some after their hot start, connecting on 44.4 percent from the field including 5-of-11 3's. In the second game UConn's Adama Sanogo helped the Huskies got out of the block early by hitting two uncontested jumpers from the top of the key as the Huskies scored the first nine points of the game. Miami came back, eventually tying the game at 19 on a three-pointer by Nijel Pack. UConn then turned it on from there, scoring eight straight points and outscoring the Hurricanes 18-5 the remainder of the half to take a 37-24 lead int the break. Miami was only able to cut the deficit to eight points in the second half before UConn responded to run away with the 72-59 win. The Hurricanes could not defend Sanogo, who had his way inside after draining his two 3's. Sanogo finished with 21 points on 9-of-11 from the field and added ten rebounds to lead the winners. The Huskies relied more on their bench as sharpshooter Jordan Hawkins was recovering from a stomach ailment and Andre Jackson Jr. committed two early fouls and sat much of the first half. Hawkins came on to drain two three-pointers and scored ten his 13 points in the second half but didn't look right all night. Jackson ended the game with six points and four assists. 6-9 freshmen Alex Karaban added eight points and nine rebounds. UConn had a +9 advantage on the boards and moved the ball very well, generating 19 assists on 28 made baskets. Isaiah Wong led Miami with 15 points and Jordan Miller added 11 points and ten rebounds. This article was written by Carl Berman, Managing Partner of NetScouts Basketball. |
| Butler adds Cruz to their roster - by Paulo Freire | ||||
He represented Brazil at the South American Championship U17 in Santiago (Chile) four years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 4 games: 6.8ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 66.7%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 33.3%. Cruz has played also professionally in Brazil (Corinthians). |
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| 3x3 Tall Blacks claim bronze at FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup - by Mike Lacey |
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New Zealand's participation in the 2023 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup has produced a pair of medals for the Kiwi teams, with the 3x3 Tall Ferns claiming silver and the 3x3 Tall Blacks settling for bronze. The 3x3 Tall Ferns earned a hard-fought 17-10 quarter-final win over the Philippines earlier in the day, progressing to the semi-finals where they faced Thailand - who they dominated 21-8 to reach the finals. But they fell 11-21 against a hot-shooting Australia in the final of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, finishing off their campaign with a silver medal; only their second-ever podium finish at this tough competition, having won gold back in 2018. The 3x3 Tall Blacks had a tougher time in the 3x3 Asia Cup playoffs, first squeezing past a tough Iran team 20-18 in the quarter-finals. That set them up for a clash against Mongolia, falling 18-19 against the eventual 3x3 Asia Cup champions in a game that went down to the wire. Facing China in the third place game, the 3x3 Tall Blacks rallied for a 21-13 win - their first bronze medal and third overall in this competition. In addition, big man Tai Wynyard (208-C/F-1998, college: Kentucky) was also named to the men's tournament team. 3x3 Tall Blacks results (6-2) > Vs Tonga - 20-10 win > Vs Republic of Korea - 21-13 win > Vs Turkmenistan - 21-10 win > Vs Japan - 21-10 win > Vs Australia - 13-21 loss > Quarter-finals vs Iran - 20-18 win > Semi-Finals vs Mongolia - 18-19 loss > 3rd place vs China - 21-13 win |
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| Whiteside's double-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 23 points and 20 rebounds, while his team beat Manati (#6, 0-5), the league's bottom-ranked team 78-70. It allowed Quebradillas to consolidate first place in the Puerto Rican league. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Quebradillas already had a very good start winning all 5 without losing a single one. Whiteside just recently signed at Quebradillas, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Marshall University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Whiteside is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.6ppg and leads league in rebounds with 16.2rpg. Whiteside is in league's top in and averages solid 3.2bpg and 50.0% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last week was Cameron Oliver (203-F-1996) of Ponce. He is American forward in his first season at Ponce. In the last game Oliver recorded impressive double-double of 20 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Ponce lost that game 83-91 to the higher-ranked Bayamon (#1, 4-1). Ponce managed to keep the same 5th spot in Group B. 3 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Ponce managed to get this year. Oliver is one of the most experienced players at Ponce and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Tyreke Evans (198-PG-1989) of Mayaguez (#3). Evans scored 20 points and passed eight assists. He was a key player of Mayaguez, leading his team to a 94-86 win against #3 ranked Fajardo in a game of the week. Mayaguez needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in Group B. Their record at this point is 3 victories and 1 lost game. Evans has a great season in Puerto Rico. After only 4 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.5ppg (6th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Jezreel De Jesus (185-G-1991) of Ponce - 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Devon Collier (203-PF-1991) of Arecibo - 14 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Brandon Knight (190-G-1991) of Quebradillas - 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Victor Rudd (206-PF-1991) of Fajardo - 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Isaac Sosa (191-G-1990) of Manati - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Kaleb Wesson (208-C/F-1999) of Mayaguez - 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Jaysean Paige (188-G-1994) of Guaynabo - 18 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Liga Nationala Round 9 (Second Stage): Voluntari lose to lower ranked Pitesti - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Round 9 most important game was a victory of Pitesti over 4th placed Voluntari 85-62 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Voluntari. The game without a history. Pitesti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a good game for the former international forward Mihai Maciuca (193-2000, agency: 011 Sports) who led his team to a victory with 22 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Serbian center Nikola Jevtovic (209-1989) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) answered with 10 points and 5 assists for Voluntari. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pitesti (7-10) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sibiu. Voluntari at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Pitesti is looking forward to face Timisoara (#9) on the road in the next round. Voluntari will play against Craiova (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Liga Nationala top team - Oradea (16-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Craiova (6-10) 85-76. Lithuanian Donatas Tarolis (207-1994) stepped up and scored 20 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners and Kris Richard chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Oradea's coach Cristian Achim allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American point guard Cortez Edwards (188-1997, college: Southern Miss, agency: Octagon Europe) with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Oradea have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Craiova at the other side dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Dinamo B.. Oradea will play against league's second-placed Cluj Napoca on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Craiova will play against Voluntari (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Sibiu was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Dinamo B. (6-10) played at the court of eighth ranked Sibiu (7-10). Sibiu defeated Dinamo B. 80-68 on Saturday. Roberts Blumbergs nailed 31 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Sibiu's coach Tomas Rinkevicius used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jakub Wojciechowski came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds for Dinamo B. in the defeat. Sibiu moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pitesti. Loser Dinamo B. dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Craiova. Sibiu will meet Constanta (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Dinamo B.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bucuresti to the arena Rapid. There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Targu Jiu was beaten by Focsani on the road 75-59. Ploiesti CSM won against Steaua B. on its own court 85-84. Constanta was outscored by Cluj Napoca in a road game 90-59. Timisoara recorded a loss to Rapid at home 81-91. The most impressive performance of 9th round was 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by Kenney Funderburk of Ploiesti CSM. Focsani - Targu Jiu 75-59 The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifteenth ranked Focsani's (6-7) home victory over 16th ranked Targu Jiu (3-10) 75-59 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 43-25 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Focsani forced 22 Targu Jiu turnovers. Strangely Targu Jiu outrebounded Focsani 47-32 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. American point guard Kevin Johnson (183-1999, college: UIC) nailed 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Jordan Swopshire (201-1995, college: Colgate) accounted for 16 points. Swopshire is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Focsani players scored in double figures. Canadian Shamiel Stevenson (198-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Interperformances) came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds and American Anthony Durham (190-1996, college: Rider) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Targu Jiu in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Focsani maintains fifteenth place with 6-7 record. Loser Targu Jiu keeps the sixteenth position with ten games lost. Top scorers: Focsani: K.Johnson 20+7reb+3ast, J.Swopshire 16+4reb+1ast, V.Legosin 15+2reb, P.Reljic 11+3reb+7ast, A.Peter-McNeilly 7+4ast, I.Berceanu 4+3reb Targu Jiu: S.Stevenson 12+7reb+2ast, A.Durham 10+7reb+3ast, W.Noam 8+10reb, A.Gheorghe 7+4reb, P.Troupe 6+4reb+2ast, D.Frye 6+3reb+3ast Ploiesti CSM - Steaua B. 85-84 Rather expected game when 14th ranked Steaua B. (9-4) was edged on the road by eleventh ranked Ploiesti CSM (11-2) 85-84 on Friday. Steaua B. was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 9-point lead after three quarters before a 24-14 charge of Ploiesti CSM, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Kenney Funderburk (193-1992, college: Columbus St.) nailed 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Serbian center Veljko Brkic (206-1995) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds. Ploiesti CSM's coach Mihai Popa used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Serbian guard Branislav Vujadinovic (196-1997, college: Assumption) came up with 20 points and 5 rebounds and American forward James Farr (208-1992, college: Xavier) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Steaua B. in the defeat. Five Steaua B. players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ploiesti CSM. They maintain eleventh place with 11-2 record. Loser Steaua B. keeps the fourteenth position with four games lost. Top scorers: Ploiesti CSM: K.Funderburk 21+7reb+6ast, V.Brkic 17+6reb+3ast, B.Popa 14+2reb, K.Mitchell 9+4reb+6ast, O.Calota 7+3reb+3ast, A.Misters 6+2reb+2ast Steaua B.: B.Vujadinovic 20+5reb+3ast, J.Farr 16+7reb+2ast, K.Vragovic 13+4reb+5ast, T.Nicoara 13+9reb+1ast, V.Luca 10+2ast, V.Negoitescu 5+3reb+2ast Cluj Napoca - Constanta 90-59 Very predictable result when second ranked Cluj Napoca (14-2) rolled over at home 10th ranked Constanta (4-13) 90-59 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 11-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 90-59. Cluj Napoca dominated on the defensive end, holding Constanta to just 5 points in third quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Constanta's 24 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Cluj Napoca looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Constanta's players. The former international center Emanuel Cate (207-1997) nailed 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side and Serbian Stefan Bircevic (210-1989, agency: BIG) accounted for 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Cluj Napoca players scored in double figures. American point guard Nate Johnson (193-1998, college: Xavier) came up with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Slovenian swingman Jakob Cebasek (200-1991) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Constanta in the defeat. Constanta's coach Alexandru Olteanu gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the third consecutive win for Cluj Napoca. Defending champion maintains second place with 14-2 record having just three points less than leader Ploiesti CSM. Loser Constanta keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. Cluj Napoca will meet at home league's leader Oradea in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Constanta will play against Sibiu (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Cluj Napoca: E.Cate 21+6reb+2ast, S.Bircevic 18+6reb+4ast, K.Shepherd 15+7reb+6ast, A.Stipanovic 14+1reb+1ast, L.Meindl 7+3reb+4ast, P.Richard 5+6reb+3ast Constanta: J.Cebasek 14+1reb+4ast, N.Johnson 12+5reb+3ast, O.Andrei 11+2reb, E.Mockevicius 8+10reb, M.Lazar 7+6reb, S.Mainea 3 Oradea - Craiova 85-76 Liga Nationala top team - Oradea (16-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Craiova (6-10) 85-76. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 29-20. But Craiova won second period 21-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Oradea made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Lithuanian Donatas Tarolis (207-1994) stepped up and scored 20 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners and the former international point guard Kris Richard (196-1989, college: Tulane) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Richard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Oradea players scored in double figures. Oradea's coach Cristian Achim allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American point guard Cortez Edwards (188-1997, college: Southern Miss, agency: Octagon Europe) with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international center Bogdan Tibirna (211-1991, agency: BIG) scored 19 points. Oradea have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-1 record. Craiova at the other side dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Dinamo B.. Oradea will play against league's second-placed Cluj Napoca on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Craiova will play against Voluntari (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Oradea: D.Tarolis 20+4reb+1ast, M.Ogden 17+4reb+3ast, K.Richard 15+5reb+4ast, N.Markovic 14+1reb, J.Carter 7+4reb+1ast, E.Neal 7+2reb+6ast Craiova: B.Tibirna 19+3reb+1ast, C.Edwards 15+8reb+7ast, T.Palmi 13+3reb+1ast, S.Hopkins 9+1reb, D.Parks 7+2reb, D.Nikolic 6+4reb+2ast Timisoara - Rapid 81-91 Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Timisoara (5-12) lost at home to third ranked Rapid (10-7) 91-81 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Rapid. Timisoara managed to win second period 26-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rapid shot 63.6 percent from the field. American point guard Jay Threatt (180-1989, college: Delaware St.) nailed 14 points and 7 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import Tyler Stone (203-1991, college: SEMO) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds. Five Rapid players scored in double figures. Serbian point guard Ilija Djokovic (191-1996) came up with 33 points (!!!) and 8 assists and Serbian center Igor Kesar (210-1992, agency: Mansfield and Associates) added 27 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Timisoara in the defeat. Timisoara's coach Dragan Petricevic rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Rapid maintains third place with 10-7 record having six points less than leader Ploiesti CSM. Loser Timisoara keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. Rapid's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bucuresti Dinamo B.. Top scorers: Rapid: M.Jeremic 18+2reb, T.Stone 16+6reb+3ast, D.Conger 16+1reb+2ast, J.Threatt 14+4reb+7ast, A.Olah 13+7reb+4ast, D.Matei 8+2reb Timisoara: I.Djokovic 33+3reb+8ast, I.Kesar 27+6reb+1ast, L.Lazar 6+3reb+1ast, N.Gajic 5+5reb+2ast, D.Strong-Moore 4, E.Petrescu 2+1ast Pitesti - Voluntari 85-62 Round 9 most important game was a victory of Pitesti over 4th placed Voluntari 85-62 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Voluntari. The game without a history. Pitesti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a good game for the former international forward Mihai Maciuca (193-2000, agency: 011 Sports) who led his team to a victory with 22 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Serbian center Nikola Jevtovic (209-1989) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) answered with 10 points and 5 assists and the other American import center Eric Thompson (204-1993, college: Pacific) added 8 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Voluntari. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pitesti (7-10) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sibiu. Voluntari at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Pitesti is looking forward to face Timisoara (#9) on the road in the next round. Voluntari will play against Craiova (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Pitesti: M.Maciuca 22+1reb+1ast, N.Jevtovic 14+8reb+1ast, B.Massey 8+5reb+5ast, C.Wilson 8+2reb+6ast, J.Cunningham 6+7reb+2ast, M.Gavrila 6+1reb Voluntari: D.Morris 11+4reb, M.Watson 10+2reb+5ast, D.Planinic 9+4reb, T.Gotcher 8+2reb, E.Thompson 8+8reb, R.Moore 7+5reb+1ast Sibiu - Dinamo B. 80-68 The game in Sibiu was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Dinamo B. (6-10) played at the court of eighth ranked Sibiu (7-10). Sibiu defeated Dinamo B. 80-68 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 45-26 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Latvian Roberts Blumbergs (208-1998, college: GCU) nailed 31 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Argentinian point guard Gaston Whelan (187-1994) accounted for 20 points and 10 assists. Sibiu's coach Tomas Rinkevicius used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Italian-Polish power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (214-1990) came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Vlad Moldoveanu (206-1988, college: American) added 15 points respectively for Dinamo B. in the defeat. Four Dinamo B. players scored in double figures. Sibiu moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pitesti. Loser Dinamo B. dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Craiova. Sibiu will meet Constanta (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Dinamo B.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bucuresti to the arena Rapid. Top scorers: Sibiu: R.Blumbergs 31+6reb+1ast, G.Whelan 20+3reb+10ast, M.Pratt 8+6reb+4ast, M.Barro 5+6reb+1ast, D.Manchon 5+2reb+2ast, R.Uta 4+4reb Dinamo B.: V.Moldoveanu 15+4reb+1ast, J.Wojciechowski 12+7reb+2ast, D.Edge 11+4reb+3ast, A.Mandache 11+1reb+3ast, M.Addison 6+4reb+2ast, D.Ingram 5+1reb |
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He had the game-high 31 points adding six rebounds for Sibiu in his team's victory, helping them to beat Dinamo B. (#8, 6-10) 80-68. Sibiu is placed at 6th position in Romanian league. Sibiu is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 10th lost game this season out of 17 games. In the team's last game Blumbergs had a remarkable six three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He turned to be Sibiu's top player in his first season with the team. Grand Canyon State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Blumbergs is in league's top in points (5th best: 17.0ppg) and averages solid 59.3% FGP and 50.5% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was Igor Kesar (210-C-1992, agency: Mansfield and Associates) of Timisoara. He is Serbian center in his first season at Timisoara. In the last game Kesar recorded impressive 27 points and 6 rebounds. Bad luck as Timisoara lost that game 81-91 to the higher-ranked Rapid (#3, 10-7). Timisoara managed to keep the same 9th spot in the standings. 12 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Timisoara managed to get this Second Stage. Kesar is a newcomer at Timisoara and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another Timisoara's star - guard Ilija Djokovic (191-PG-1996). Djokovic got into 30-points club by scoring 33 points in the last round. He went also for eight assists. Despite Djokovic's great performance Timisoara lost 81-91 to the higher-ranked Rapid (#3, 10-7). But his team cannot count on just these two top stars as they also need help of the other teammates. Timisoara can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 5-12 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Djokovic he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Djokovic has individually a great season in Romania. After 25 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 6.1apg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Gaston Whelan (187-PG-1994) of Sibiu - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists 5. Emanuel Cate (207-C-1997) of Cluj Napoca - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Kenney Funderburk (193-SG-1992) of Ploiesti CSM - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Kasey Shepherd (189-G-1994) of Cluj Napoca - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Stefan Bircevic (210-PF-1989) of Cluj Napoca - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Jay Threatt (180-PG-1989) of Rapid - 14 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Kevin Johnson (183-PG-1999) of Focsani - 20 points, 7 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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| Chapman's double-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 36 points and 11 rebounds, while his team beat Ohod (#4, 16-6) 100-91. Al Hilal maintains the 5th position in Saudi Arabian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Al Hilal will need more victories to improve their 14-8 record. In the team's last game Chapman had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Al Hilal's top player in his first season with the team. The University of Texas graduate has very impressive stats this year. Chapman is in league's top in points (3rd best: 27.7ppg), rebounds (8th best: 11.7rpg) and averages solid 1.5bpg and 59.8% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Nick Stover (198-F-1993) of Al Salam. He is American forward in his first season at Al Salam. In the last game Stover recorded impressive double-double of 28 points and 12 assists. Of course he led Al Salam to another comfortable win 78-63 over the lower-ranked Al Adalah (#12, 3-19) being unquestionably team leader. Al Salam's 8th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-14 record. Stover is a newcomer at Al Salam and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.6ppg (#6). His other stats are also decent: 9.8rpg and 4.5apg. Former University of South Alabama star Stover is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Third place about best performers goes to guard James Justice (178-PG-1989) of Ohod (#4). Justice got into 30-points club by scoring 40 points in the last round. He went also for six rebounds . Despite Justice's great performance Ohod lost 91-100 to slightly lower-ranked Al Hilal (#5, 14-8). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Ohod needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 16 victories and 6 lost games. Justice has a great season in Saudi Arabia. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 28.2ppg (2nd best). He also has FGP: 58.5% and 3PT: 46.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Marzouq Almuwallad (180-PG-1992) of Al Ahli - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Mohamed Harat (198-F-1990) of Al Fateh - 25 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Aleksandar Marelja (207-F/C-1992) of Al Taawoun - 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Julio Guity (204-F-1995) of Deba - 19 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Antonio Campbell (206-F-1994) of Al Nassr - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Anthony McClain (211-C-1988) of Al Salam - 23 points and 16 rebounds 10. Darious Clark (193-G-1990) of Al Taawoun - 29 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Morges-Saint-Prex lands Abdoulaye Niang - by Luca Maffioli |
| Morges-Saint-Prex-Red-Devils (NLB) landed 24-year old Senegalese 210cm center Abdoulaye Niang. Niang played most recently at Xerez in Spanish 1.Div. In 8 EBA games he averaged 7.3ppg, 6.9rpg and 1.0spg in 2020-21 year. He also played for La Antigua Tormes (EBA) in Spanish where in 6 games he had 3.5ppg and 2.3rpg in 2020-21 year. |
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Iskra Svit - Prievidza 93-84 Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Iskra Svit made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Hayden Koval (216-1997, college: Cincinnati, agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. His fellow American import point guard Tavon King (180-1997, college: Cumberland) contributed with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international guard Marek Jass (194-1990) answered with 27 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Kellon Taylor (198-1998, college: McNeese St., agency: Players Group) added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Prievidza. Five Iskra Svit and four Prievidza players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Iskra Svit: T.King 25+5reb+4ast, H.Koval 23+14reb+2ast, X.Smith 19+2reb+4ast, K.Goncalves 16+1reb+1ast, T.Atwood 10+9reb+6ast, S.Baldovsky 0+1reb+1ast Prievidza: M.Jass 27+6reb+2ast, D.Hukic 15+3reb+1ast, A.Walker 15+6reb+2ast, K.Taylor 11+9reb+5ast, A.Krcmarik 5, L.Patrik 5+1reb Komarno - Lucenec 93-68 Komarno made 19-of-20 free shots (95.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Shane Gatling (188-1998, college: Colorado) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Serbian swingman Luka Gasic (195-1998) contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. Four Komarno players scored in double figures. American forward Taren Valdis Sullivan (198-1995, college: Findlay, OH) answered with 19 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import point guard Tyrik Armstrong (178, college: Texas Southern, agency: MSG) added 20 points in the effort for Lucenec. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Komarno: S.Gatling 20+8reb+4ast, L.Gasic 20+6reb+2ast, V.Djordjevic 13+2reb+2ast, M.Danielic 13+2reb+1ast, B.Pipiska 9+3reb+1ast, V.Samuel 8+4reb+2ast Lucenec: T.Armstrong 20+2reb+3ast, T.Valdis Sullivan 19+7reb+2ast, V.Knezevic 12+5reb+2ast, E.Goss 9+8reb, F.Rakai 3, S.Matej 3+1reb+1ast Levice - Inter Bratislava 78-53 Levice outrebounded Inter Bratislava 45-31 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Inter Bratislava's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Levice made 7 blocks. It was a very good performance for Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international David Abraham (193-1996) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Four Levice players scored in double figures. Lithuanian center Tomas Zdanavicius (203-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Martin Koller (186-2004) added 8 points in the effort for Inter Bratislava. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Levice: D.Abraham 16+2reb+3ast, J.Padgett 15+6reb, T.McCallum 11+5reb+1ast, D.Van Oostrum 11+6reb+5ast, D.Knezevic 6+3reb+4ast, M.Bachan 5+4reb+6ast Inter Bratislava: T.Zdanavicius 17+11reb, K.Martin 8+2reb+3ast, G.Bulatovic 7+1ast, J.Zakas 6+2reb, H.Robert 6+2reb+1ast, K.Daniel 5+1reb+3ast |
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| Liga Endesa Round 25: Barca edge Tenerife by three points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 25 in the Liga Endesa took place in Tenerife. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th placed Tenerife (18-7) to first ranked Barca (21-4) 79-76 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Tenerife. Czech center Jan Vesely (213-1990) fired 15 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winners. Turkish center Sertac Sanli (213-1991) chipped in 18 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Barca's coach Sarunas Jasikevicius used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Brazilian-Italian point guard Marcelinho Huertas (191-1983) produced 20 points and 8 assists for lost side. Barca have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 21-4 record, which they share with Real Madrid and Baskonia. Tenerife at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Barca is looking forward to face Bilbao (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tenerife will play against Real Betis (#17) in Sevilla and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. The game in Valencia was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Baskonia (21-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Valencia (13-12). Baskonia managed to secure a 4-point victory 85-81. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian Vanja Marinkovic (198-1997, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 24 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Matt Costello contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Cuban Jasiel Rivero (206-1993, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for Valencia. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Baskonia have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Real Madrid and Barca. Valencia at the other side keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Baskonia will play against Manresa (#16) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Valencia will play against Joventut (#5) in Badalona and hopes to get back on the winning track. We should mention about the upset which took place in Manresa, where higher ranked Obradoiro (11-14) lost to sixteenth ranked Manresa (7-18) in a road game 65-80 on Sunday. Devin Robinson stepped up and scored 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Thomas Scrubb responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manresa maintains sixteenth place with 7-18 record. Obradoiro lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Bilbao. Manresa will meet league's second-placed Baskonia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obradoiro will play against Murcia (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Other games of round 25 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Manresa was defeated by Tenerife in a road game 100-87. Bilbao beat Zaragoza at home 81-68. Bottom-ranked Fuenlabrada was destroyed by Unicaja on the opponent's court 100-75. Rio Breogan was outscored by Joventut in a home game 65-85. Real Betis recorded a loss to Gran Canaria on the road 87-71. Murcia crushed Girona on its own court 102-79. Granada was smashed by Real Madrid in a road game 108-75. The best stats of 25th round was 9 points by Brancou Badio of Manresa. Tenerife - Manresa 100-87 There was no surprise when 16th ranked Manresa (7-18) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Tenerife (18-7) 100-87 on Wednesday. Tenerife made 29-of-30 free shots (96.7 percent) during the game, while Manresa only scored nine points from the stripe. Tenerife looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Georgian center Giorgi Shermadini (217-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) for the winners and Canadian-Dutch forward Aaron Doornekamp (201-1985, college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Tenerife players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Devin Robinson (203-1995, college: Florida) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds and guard Daniel Garcia (185-1998) scored 11 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Tenerife. They maintain fourth place with 18-7 record. Loser Manresa keeps the sixteenth position with 18 games lost. Tenerife will meet Real Betis (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Manresa will play against the league's second-placed Baskonia in Vitoria and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tenerife: A.Doornekamp 21+5reb+1ast, G.Shermadini 21+6reb+2ast, M.Huertas 11+3reb+10ast, T.Abromaitis 10+6reb, S.Salin 10+2reb+1ast, L.Bolmaro 10+1reb Manresa: D.Robinson 12+6reb+1ast, D.Garcia 11+6ast, F.Ferrari 10+2reb+4ast, M.Geben 9+6reb+1ast, A.Waczynski 8+2reb, D.Perez 6+2reb+3ast Bilbao - Zaragoza 81-68 No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Bilbao (11-14) defeated at home 13th ranked Zaragoza (9-16) 81-68 on Saturday. American point guard Adam Smith (185-1992, college: Georgia Tech) stepped up and scored 17 points for the winners and the former international forward Alejandro Reyes (197-1993) chipped in 20 points. At the losing side Serbian guard Stefan Jovic (198-1990) responded with 17 points, 8 assists and 4 steals (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) and Icelandic center Tryggvi Hlinason (215-1997) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Four Zaragoza players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bilbao moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Obradoiro. Loser Zaragoza keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Bilbao will meet at home league's leader Barca in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zaragoza will play against Gran Canaria (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bilbao: A.Reyes 20+2reb, A.Smith 17+4reb+2ast, M.Kyser 14+7reb, U.Agustin 9+2ast, N.Radicevic 8+3reb+1ast, E.Sulejmanovic 6+8reb+3ast Zaragoza: S.Jovic 17+3reb+8ast, H.Sant-Roos 10+5reb, B.Simanic 10+6reb, C.Mekowulu 10+2reb+2ast, C.Wright 9+2reb+1ast, T.Hlinason 8+8reb+2ast Unicaja - Fuenlabrada 100-75 Very expected game in Malaga where 18th ranked Fuenlabrada (3-22) was rolled over by sixth ranked Unicaja (16-9) 100-75 on Saturday. Unicaja forced 25 Fuenlabrada turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American-Montenegrin point guard Kendrick Perry (183-1992, college: YSU) stepped up and scored 20 points and 5 assists for the winners and American-Bulgarian center David Kravish (207-1992, college: California) chipped in 8 points and 9 rebounds. Four Unicaja players scored in double figures. At the losing side Australian power forward Keanu Pinder (205-1995, college: Arizona) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 12 points and 5 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. Unicaja moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Joventut. Fuenlabrada lost their eighteenth game in a row. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Unicaja will meet Granada (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fuenlabrada will play against Girona and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Unicaja: K.Perry 20+5ast, D.Brizuela 15+1reb+2ast, T.Kalinoski 14+2reb, T.Carter 13+1ast, Y.Sima 10+6reb+2ast, D.Kravish 8+9reb+1ast Fuenlabrada: K.Pinder 21+12reb, L.Kromah 12+5reb+3ast, M.Garcia 9+1reb, C.Eyenga 7+4reb+1ast, P.Ali 6+3reb+1ast, M.Ngouama 5 Rio Breogan - Joventut 65-85 Rather predictable result in Lugo where fifth ranked Joventut (16-9) outscored 9th ranked Rio Breogan (12-13) 85-65 on Saturday. Joventut shot 60.4 percent from the field. Joventut had a 30-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Joventut looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Rio Breogan's players. Croatian center Ante Tomic (217-1987, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and American guard Kyle Guy (188-1997, college: Virginia) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. At the losing side American power forward Ethan Happ (208-1996, college: Wisconsin) responded with 9 points and 8 rebounds and German point guard Justus Hollatz (191-2001) scored 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Joventut maintains fifth place with 16-9 record, which they share with Unicaja. Loser Rio Breogan keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. Joventut will meet at home Valencia (#8) in the next round. Rio Breogan will play against Real Madrid and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Joventut: K.Guy 17+1reb+4ast, A.Tomic 16+6reb+1ast, S.Birgander 10+9reb, J.Parra 9+3reb+2ast, G.Vives 8+2reb+3ast, V.Brodziansky 6+6reb Rio Breogan: J.Hollatz 14+2reb+2ast, E.Happ 9+8reb+2ast, S.Bamforth 9+3reb+1ast, S.Quintela 7+4reb, S.Momirov 6+5reb, N.Nenadic 5 Gran Canaria - Real Betis 87-71 Not a big story in a game in Las Palmas where 17th ranked Real Betis (5-20) was defeated by seventh ranked Gran Canaria (15-10) 87-71 on Saturday. Gran Canaria looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Argentinian Nicolas Brussino (205-1993) stepped up and scored 18 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners and the former international Miquel Salvo (205-1994) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Gran Canaria players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman BJ Johnson (201-1995, college: La Salle) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Tyson Perez (202-1996) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gran Canaria maintains seventh place with 15-10 record. Real Betis lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 20 games lost. Gran Canaria will meet Zaragoza (#13) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Real Betis will play against Tenerife (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Gran Canaria: N.Brussino 18+3reb+6ast, A.Balcerowski 16+4reb, M.Salvo 15+6reb+1ast, J.Shurna 12+2reb+2ast, D.Khalifa 8+3reb+1ast, V.Benite 8+3reb+2ast Real Betis: B.Johnson 19+7reb+1ast, T.Perez 19+7reb, J.Montero 9+5reb+8ast, L.Fischer 8+1reb+2ast, J.Gray 6+1reb+2ast, A.Cvetkovic 5+4reb+1ast Murcia - Girona 102-79 Everything went according to plan when twelfth ranked Murcia (10-15) outleveled at home 14th ranked Girona (8-17) 102-79 on Sunday. Murcia made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Murcia outrebounded Girona 44-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American James Anderson (198-1989, college: OK State, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners and Czech swingman David Jelinek (194-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 20 points. Four Murcia players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Kameron Taylor (198-1994, college: Seton Hill) responded with 23 points and Serbian center Dusan Miletic (213-1998) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Murcia maintains twelfth place with 10-15 record. Girona lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Granada. Murcia will meet higher ranked Obradoiro (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Girona will play against Fuenlabrada (#18) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Murcia: D.Jelinek 20+3reb+1ast, J.Anderson 17+6reb+2ast, T.McFadden 15+3ast, N.Radovic 14+7reb+1ast, I.Diop 13+4reb+1ast, A.Pustovyi 10+6reb+2ast Girona: K.Taylor 23+3reb+1ast, D.Miletic 13+6reb+1ast, J.Colom 12+4ast, R.Prkacin 6+4reb, E.Vila 6+2reb, M.Fjellerup 5+5reb+2ast Tenerife - Barca 76-79 The most exciting game of round 25 in the Liga Endesa took place in Tenerife. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th placed Tenerife (18-7) to first ranked Barca (21-4) 79-76 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Tenerife. Czech center Jan Vesely (213-1990) fired 15 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winners. Turkish center Sertac Sanli (213-1991) chipped in 18 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Barca players scored in double figures. Barca's coach Sarunas Jasikevicius used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Brazilian-Italian point guard Marcelinho Huertas (191-1983) produced 20 points and 8 assists and Georgian center Giorgi Shermadini (217-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Barca have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 21-4 record, which they share with Real Madrid and Baskonia. Tenerife at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Barca is looking forward to face Bilbao (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tenerife will play against Real Betis (#17) in Sevilla and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Barca: S.Sanli 18+3reb, J.Vesely 15+5reb+1ast, K.Kuric 13+3reb+1ast, N.Mirotic 13+6reb+2ast, T.Satoransky 7+6reb+5ast, R.Jokubaitis 5+4ast Tenerife: M.Huertas 20+3reb+8ast, G.Shermadini 16+6reb+2ast, F.Guerra 12+3reb+1ast, E.Cook 7+5reb, A.Doornekamp 6+2reb, B.Fitipaldo 6+2reb+3ast Real Madrid - Granada 108-75 There was no surprise when 15th ranked Granada (8-17) was crushed on the road by third ranked Real Madrid (21-4) 108-75 on Sunday. Real Madrid outrebounded Granada 40-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. French center Vincent Poirier (213-1993) stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners and Croatian Mario Hezonja (202-1995) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American-Bosnian point guard Alex Renfroe (191-1986, college: Belmont) responded with 12 points and 7 assists and Senegalese center Youssou Ndoye (213-1991, college: St.Bonaventure) scored 15 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Barca and Baskonia. Newly promoted Granada dropped to the fourteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Girona. Real Madrid will meet Rio Breogan (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Granada will play against Unicaja (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Real Madrid: V.Poirier 21+7reb+1ast, M.Hezonja 18+5reb+4ast, F.Causeur 14+1reb+4ast, P.Cornelie 13+2reb+2ast, W.Tavares 10+6reb, A.Randolph 8+8reb Granada: Y.Ndoye 15+4reb, A.Renfroe 12+3reb+7ast, M.Niang 11+5reb, T.Bropleh 11+3reb+3ast, L.Maye 7, C.Michael 6+2reb+1ast Valencia - Baskonia 81-85 The game in Valencia was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Baskonia (21-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Valencia (13-12). Baskonia managed to secure a 4-point victory 85-81. Baskonia made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian Vanja Marinkovic (198-1997, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 24 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!). American-Ivorian power forward Matt Costello (208-1993, college: Michigan St.) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Cuban Jasiel Rivero (206-1993, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American-Armenian guard Chris Jones (188-1993, college: Angelo St.) added 16 points and 10 assists in the effort for Valencia. Four Valencia players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Baskonia have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Real Madrid and Barca. Valencia at the other side keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Baskonia will play against Manresa (#16) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Valencia will play against Joventut (#5) in Badalona and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Baskonia: V.Marinkovic 24+1reb, M.Costello 16+7reb+2ast, M.Howard 14+1reb+2ast, R.Giedraitis 9+4reb, D.Diez 6+2reb, D.Thompson 5+1reb+6ast Valencia: J.Rivero 25+6reb, C.Jones 16+1reb+10ast, S.Evans II 11+1reb, J.Webb III 10+8reb+1ast, J.Radebaugh 7, K.Alexander 5 Manresa - Obradoiro 80-65 We should mention about the upset which took place in Manresa, where higher ranked Obradoiro (11-14) lost to sixteenth ranked Manresa (7-18) in a road game 65-80 on Sunday. Manresa made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Obradoiro turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Devin Robinson (203-1995, college: Florida) stepped up and scored 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Polish Adam Waczynski (199-1989) chipped in 12 points. At the losing side British-Canadian Thomas Scrubb (199-1991, college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and British-Canadian guard Philip Scrubb (191-1992, college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manresa maintains sixteenth place with 7-18 record. Obradoiro lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Bilbao. Manresa will meet league's second-placed Baskonia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obradoiro will play against Murcia (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Manresa: D.Robinson 13+6reb+1ast, J.Harding 13+1reb+2ast, A.Waczynski 12+3reb+3ast, B.Badio 9+2reb+2ast, M.Steinbergs 7+2reb+1ast, M.Geben 7+7reb+1ast Obradoiro: T.Scrubb 16+5reb+1ast, P.Scrubb 13+1reb+2ast, W.Magnay 8+8reb, K.Robertson 8+2reb+2ast, A.Munoz 4+3reb+1ast, R.Guerrero 4+3reb |
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| Morges-Saint-Prex lands Abdoulaye Niang - by Luca Maffioli |
| Morges-Saint-Prex-Red-Devils (NLB) landed 24-year old Senegalese 210cm center Abdoulaye Niang. Niang played most recently at Xerez in Spanish 1.Div. In 8 EBA games he averaged 7.3ppg, 6.9rpg and 1.0spg in 2020-21 year. He also played for La Antigua Tormes (EBA) in Spanish where in 6 games he had 3.5ppg and 2.3rpg in 2020-21 year. |
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| Sharpe's double-double lands him SBL Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 25 points and 17 rebounds, while his team crushed Taiwan Beer (#3, 9-10) with 18-point margin 87-69. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Yulon Luxgen maintains the 2nd position in Taiwanese SBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Yulon Luxgen will need more victories to improve their 11-8 record. In the team's last game Sharpe had a remarkable 55.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Yulon Luxgen's top player in his first season with the team. University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate has very impressive stats this year. Sharpe is in league's top in points (2nd best: 22.6ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 12.7rpg), assists (5th best: 3.8apg) and averages solid 2.0bpg and 51.5% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Tavarion Nix (201-SF-1992) of Taiwan Beer. He is American in his first season at Taiwan Beer. In the last game Nix recorded impressive double-double of 28 points and 18 rebounds. Bad luck as Taiwan Beer lost that game 69-87 to slightly higher-ranked Yulon Luxgen (#2, 11-8). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Taiwan Beer still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 9-10 record. Nix is one of the most experienced players at Taiwan Beer and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Julian Boyd (203-F-1990) of Changhua (#4). Boyd scored 25 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). Despite Boyd's great performance Changhua lost 60-66 to #1 ranked Bank of Taiwan. But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. Boyd has individually a great season in Taiwan. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 26.6ppg (best scorer), rebounds with 13.6rpg (#1 in league) and assists with 3.4apg (7th best). He also has 1.5bpg and FGP: 59.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Max Mahoney (203-PF-1998) of Bank of Taiwan - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Min-Hao Ke (180-G-1992) of Yulon Luxgen - 11 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists 6. Chi-Ying Wu (180-PG-1998) of Yulon Luxgen - 18 points and 2 assists 7. Chia-He Chang (188-G-1996) of Bank of Taiwan - 15 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Tsung-Han Huang (195-F-1996) of Yulon Luxgen - 7 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 9. You-Hsu Chen (195-F/G-1990) of Bank of Taiwan - 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Hao-Wei Chiang (175-PG-1998) of Changhua - 12 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| T1 League Round 36 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Round 36 most important game was a victory of Suns over 6th ranked Leopards 101-97 on Friday night. Suns made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American guard Rayvonte Rice (193-1992, college: Illinois) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. The other American import center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) contributed with 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (195-1984, college: CSUN) replied with 50 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Leopards. Leopards' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Suns maintains fifth position with 7-17 record. Leopards at the other side stay at the bottom place with 18 games lost. Suns are looking forward to face league's second-placed GhostHawks in Tainan in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Leopards will play at home against TB Herobears (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for GhostHawks (16-9) which played against one of their biggest challengers Aquas (14-13). Second ranked GhostHawks had an easy win 108-91. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Samuel Deguara who added 24 points and 14 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was Jordanian-American center John Bohannon (211-1991, college: UTEP) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. GhostHawks maintains second position with 16-9 record having three points less than leader N.Taipei CTBC. Defending champion Aquas keep the third place with 13 games lost. GhostHawks will play against Suns (#5) in Taichung in the next round. Aquas will have a break next round. Taoyuan L. - Taichung Suns 97-101 Round 36 most important game was a victory of Suns over 6th ranked Leopards 101-97 on Friday night. Suns made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American guard Rayvonte Rice (193-1992, college: Illinois) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. The other American import center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (195-1984, college: CSUN) replied with 50 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Dwight Howard (211-1985) added 11 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Leopards. Four Leopards players scored in double figures. Leopards' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Suns maintains fifth position with 7-17 record. Leopards at the other side stay at the bottom place with 18 games lost. Suns are looking forward to face league's second-placed GhostHawks in Tainan in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Leopards will play at home against TB Herobears (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Taichung Suns: R.Rice 38+12reb, A.Moultrie 18+12reb+3ast, D.Bayasgalan 10+2reb+3ast, K.Lu 10+1reb, L.Wen 9+6reb+4ast, M.Lin 8+2reb+1ast Taoyuan L.: M.Efevberha 50+6reb+4ast, D.Davis 13+6reb, C.Wei 11+4reb+1ast, D.Howard 11+19reb+5ast, H.Chen 9+1reb+1ast, J.Lu 3+4reb+1ast Tainan GH - Kaohsiung A. 108-91 An interesting game for GhostHawks (16-9) which played against one of their biggest challengers Aquas (14-13). Second ranked GhostHawks had an easy win 108-91. GhostHawks dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Aquas' 28. They outrebounded Aquas 51-40 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. GhostHawks players were unselfish on offense dishing 35 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Maltese center Samuel Deguara (230-1991) who added 24 points and 14 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was Jordanian-American center John Bohannon (211-1991, college: UTEP) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and American forward Xavier Alexander (196-1988, college: S.Nazarene) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. GhostHawks maintains second position with 16-9 record having three points less than leader N.Taipei CTBC. Defending champion Aquas keep the third place with 13 games lost. GhostHawks will play against Suns (#5) in Taichung in the next round. Aquas will have a break next round. Top scorers: Tainan GH: R.Upshaw 29+7reb+6ast, S.Deguara 24+14reb+1ast, S.Bhullar 21+11reb+1ast, K.Mao-Wei 7+6ast, K.Hu 7+4reb+6ast, L.Han-sheng 7+3reb+8ast Kaohsiung A.: J.Bohannon 16+13reb+2ast, H.Wu 14+1reb+1ast, X.Alexander 13+7reb+5ast, S.Wen-Ju 9+1reb, J.Brickman 9+5reb+6ast, L.Wei-Ting 9+2reb+2ast |
| SBL Round 20: Bank of Taiwan lose to Yulon Luxgen - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. There was a change at the SBL leadership position after last games. Round 20 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Bank of Taiwan (12-8). They were edged by second ranked Yulon Luxgen (12-8) 80-79 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Yulon Luxgen looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Walter Sharpe (206-1986, college: UAB) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and guard Min-Hao Ke (180-1992) who added 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. American Max Mahoney (203-1998, college: Boston U.) responded with 27 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Yulon Luxgen keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Bank of Taiwan. Bank of Taiwan will play next round against strong Taiwan Beer trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Yulon Luxgen will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Changhua at home. Very important is a loss of third ranked Taiwan Beer (9-11) against fourth ranked Changhua (7-13) on Sunday night. Taiwan Beer was defeated by Changhua 71-58. The winners were led by American forward Julian Boyd (203-1990, college: LIU Brooklyn) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 4 assists and Hao-Wei Chiang supported him with 6 points and 6 assists. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by American Tavarion Nix (201-1992, college: Midwestern St.) did not help to save the game for Taiwan Beer. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Changhua maintains fourth position with 7-13 record. Taiwan Beer at the other side keeps the third place with 11 games lost. Changhua will play against league's leader Yulon Luxgen in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Taiwan Beer will play against the league's second-placed Bank of Taiwan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Yulon Luxgen - Bank of Taiwan 80-79 There was a change at the SBL leadership position after last games. Round 20 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Bank of Taiwan (12-8). They were edged by second ranked Yulon Luxgen (12-8) 80-79 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Yulon Luxgen looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Walter Sharpe (206-1986, college: UAB) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and guard Min-Hao Ke (180-1992) who added 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. American Max Mahoney (203-1998, college: Boston U.) responded with 27 points and 5 rebounds and swingman You-Hsu Chen (195-1990) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Yulon Luxgen keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Bank of Taiwan. Bank of Taiwan will play next round against strong Taiwan Beer trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Yulon Luxgen will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Changhua at home. Top scorers: Yulon Luxgen: W.Sharpe 31+12reb+5ast, C.Wu 15+3reb+1ast, M.Ke 14+4reb+5ast, H.Tsung-Han 9+3reb+3ast, W.Chou 6+5reb+2ast, C.Pin-Chuan 3+2ast Bank of Taiwan: M.Mahoney 27+5reb+3ast, Y.Chen 16+6reb+1ast, C.Chia-He 11+4reb+3ast, W.Wei-Cheng 9+3reb+6ast, L.Jhe-Ting 8+2reb+3ast, P.Hsiang-Wei 5+2reb+1ast Changhua - Taiwan Beer 71-58 Very important is a loss of third ranked Taiwan Beer (9-11) against fourth ranked Changhua (7-13) on Sunday night. Taiwan Beer was defeated by Changhua 71-58. The winners were led by American forward Julian Boyd (203-1990, college: LIU Brooklyn) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Hao-Wei Chiang (175-1998) supported him with 6 points and 6 assists. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by American Tavarion Nix (201-1992, college: Midwestern St.) did not help to save the game for Taiwan Beer. Swingman Hao-Chi Wang (195-1993) added 10 points and 9 rebounds for Changhua. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Changhua maintains fourth position with 7-13 record. Taiwan Beer at the other side keeps the third place with 11 games lost. Changhua will play against league's leader Yulon Luxgen in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Taiwan Beer will play against the league's second-placed Bank of Taiwan and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Changhua: J.Boyd 34+15reb+4ast, C.Shang-Chien 11+2ast, K.Han 6+5reb, C.Hao-Wei 6+3reb+6ast, C.Yi-Lun 4+1reb+3ast, C.En-Lin 4+2reb+1ast Taiwan Beer: T.Nix 15+8reb+2ast, H.Wang 10+9reb, G.Humphery 7+5reb+2ast, C.Chao-Yi 6+1reb+2ast, L.Chun-Ting 6+2reb, C.Chen 4 |
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| T&T Top Player Award stays with Jules Bernard - by Albert-Lee Young |
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Here is the review of Trinidad and Tobago overseas-based players for week-ending 2 April 2023. The Top Player Award remains with US-born 6-6 guard Jules Bernard. He had mixed results for Eastern Conference Capital City Go-Go in the NBA G League on March 28 and 30, respectively. In the first game, Bernard helped his team with a double double of 20pts, 10rebs, 2asts & 1stl in a 101-77 win over conference rivals Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Next, he scored a game high 25pts, 6rebs & 1ast but in a losing effort, 99-104, against Delaware Blue Coats in the Quarter-Finals Round 1. Bernard is averaging 15.7ppg, 4.8rpg & 2.2apg: 52.2%2FPG, 35.9%3FPG & 78.8%FPG with Capital City. Previously, Bernard averaged 12.6ppg, 3.6rpg & 2.1apg: 54.3%2FPG, 28.8% 3FPG & 82.5%FT in 17 games with Motor City Cruise. Rnk 21 & 25 Second is 6-9 forward/center Jabari Narcis with a season and game high 20pts, 5rebs, 1ast, 1blk & 1stl for #6 Dresden Titans (17-12) but in a surprise loss, 102-108, against #17 Leverkusen (9-20) in Germany-Pro League on April 1. Dresden next play top ranked Vechta (24-5) on April 9. Narcis is currently averaging 6.4ppg & 2.8rpg: 60.0%2FPG, 22.6%3FPG & 70.0% FT. Rnk 17 Third is 6-9 forward/center Kadeem Jack featured in two wins for Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA G League, Western Conference, on March 28 and 30, respectively. In the first game, Jack contributed 4pts, 1reb, 1blk & 1stl in a 115-107 result over Salt Lake City Stars. Next, he chipped in with 2pts, 2rebs &1ast in a 98-97 victory over Stockton Kings. Jack came off the bench in both games. They next play Rio Grande Valley Vipers on April 2. Jack is currently averaging 7.6ppg & 5.7rpg: 56.7%2FPG, 34.6FPG & 64.2%FT. Rnk 3 & 3 Fourth is US-born 6-5 swingman Akoon-Purchell with 8pts, 5rebs & 1asts as fifth-ranked Lokomotiv (17-16) was beaten 93-81 by #4 BC Nizhny Novgorod (18-15) in Russia-VTB United League on March 26. Lokomotiv will play BC Nizhny Novgorod again on April 3 and 5. Akoon-Purchell is currently averaging 12.7ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.0apg & 1.2spg: 50.6%2FPG, 29.2% 3FPG & 84.3%FT. Rnk 2 Fifth is US-born 5-8 point guard Terrel Gomez with 8pts, 2asts & 1stl as top ranked Saint Quentin (20-6) scored a 71-75 victory over #8 American Samoa (13-13) in the France-Pro B League on March 31. Saint-Quentin next play #13 Stade Rochelais (10-16) on April 7. Gomez is currently averaging 13.2ppg, 1.3rpg & 5.0apg: 44.8%2FPG, 43.2% 3FPG & 90.0%FT. Rnk 3 Sixth is 6-9 forward/center US-born Theo John with mixed results for Eastern Conference Capital City Go-Go in the NBA G League on March 28 and 30, respectively. In the first game, John added 4pts, 2rebs & 1blk in a 101-77 win over conference rivals Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Next, he was limited to 3mins playing time, off the bench, in the 99-104 loss to Delaware Blue Coats in the Quarter-Finals Round 1. John is averaging 2.1ppg & 1.9rpg: 63.6%2FPG & 61.5% FT. Rnk 7 & -2 Seventh is teenager 6-8 forward Malique Lewis with 2pts & 4rebs in 18mins off the bench as #18th Fuenlabrada (3-22) went under 75-100 to #6 Unicaja (16.9) in the Spain La Liga League on April 1. Fuenlabrada next play #14 Girona (8-16) on April 9. Lewis is currently averaging 2.2ppg & 2.1rpg: 71.4%2FPG. Rnk 1 The Player of the week selection is based on the player game's ranking through the use an efficiency stats calculation. |
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| ProA Round 9 (Second Stage): US Monastir beat ES Rades 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 Monastir. First ranked US Monastir faced 3rd placed ES Rades. Host US Monastir (8-1) smashed guests from Rades (4-5) 102-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of ES Rades. US Monastir have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-1 record. ES Rades at the other side keep the third position with five games lost. In the last two games of round 9 DSG was crushed by Club Africain in Tunis 83-56. Ezzahra was beaten by ES Sahel at home 65-75. US Monastir - ES Rades 102-67 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Monastir. First ranked US Monastir faced 3rd placed ES Rades. Host US Monastir (8-1) smashed guests from Rades (4-5) 102-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of ES Rades. US Monastir have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-1 record. ES Rades at the other side keep the third position with five games lost. Club Africain - DSG 83-56 There was no surprise in Tunis where 6th ranked DSG (2-7) was crushed by second ranked Club Africain (7-2) 83-56 on Sunday. Club Africain maintains second place with 7-2 record behind leader Stade Nabeulien. Loser DSG keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Ezzahra - ES Sahel 65-75 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked ES Sahel (3-6) defeated on the road 4th placed Ezzahra (3-6) 75-65 on Sunday. ES Sahel moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Ezzahra. Ezzahra lost their fourth game in a row. |
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| Higher League Round 4 (Second Stage): Politekhnik-2 defeat Self Made in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Second Stage in Higher League. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An interesting game for Politekhnik-2 (3-3) which hosted in Kharkiv 4th ranked Self Made (0-6). Second ranked Politekhnik-2 had an easy win 90-73. The game was mostly controlled by Politekhnik-2. Self Made managed to win second period 23-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Politekhnik-2 forced 20 Self Made turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Self Made helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Maksym Mochalov (201-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds. Mikita Bondarenko (199-2000) contributed with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Yevhenii Zhulavskyi replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds for Self Made. Newly promoted Politekhnik-2 maintains second position with 3-3 record having just three points less than leader Sambir, which they share with SumDU and Zhytomyr. Self Made at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Politekhn.Lviv. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. An interesting game for Rivne (6-0) which hosted in Rivne one of their biggest challengers SumDU (3-3). Top-ranked Rivne had an easy win 78-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of SumDU. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-Russian center Aleksey Adediran (206-1982, college: Binghamton, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 9 rebounds and Oleksandr Shepelev who added 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Igor Starodub (182-1997) responded with 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Rivne have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. SumDU at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Politekhnik-2 and Zhytomyr. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. An interesting game for SumDU (3-3) which hosted in Sumy 4th ranked Self Made (0-6). Third ranked SumDU had an easy win 75-60. The winners were led by Igor Starodub who scored that evening 21 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. SumDU's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by Nikita Stetsiura did not help to save the game for Self Made. SumDU moved-up to second place, which they share with Politekhnik-2 and Zhytomyr. Newly promoted Self Made still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Politekhn.Lviv. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Politekhnik-2 lost to undefeated Rivne on the road 50-76. SumDU won against Politekhnik-2 on its own court 74-68. Winless Self Made lost to undefeated Rivne in a road game 50-78. The most impressive performance of 4th round was 22 points by Oleksii Soloviov of Rivne. Politekhnik-2 - Self Made 90-73 An interesting game for Politekhnik-2 (3-3) which hosted in Kharkiv 4th ranked Self Made (0-6). Second ranked Politekhnik-2 had an easy win 90-73. The game was mostly controlled by Politekhnik-2. Self Made managed to win second period 23-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Politekhnik-2 forced 20 Self Made turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Self Made helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Maksym Mochalov (201-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds. Mikita Bondarenko (199-2000) contributed with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Yevhenii Zhulavskyi replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds and guard Ivan Chmyrenko (196-1999, college: LA Valley JC) added 12 points and 5 assists in the effort for Self Made. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Politekhnik-2 maintains second position with 3-3 record having just three points less than leader Sambir, which they share with SumDU and Zhytomyr. Self Made at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Politekhn.Lviv. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Politekhnik-2: M.Maksym 32+14reb+1ast, M.Bondarenko 22+6reb+6ast, K.Rodion 12+5reb+2ast, F.Vladyslav 11+2reb+1ast, L.Oleksiy 6+5reb+7ast, K.Viktor 5+2reb Self Made: K.Liiv 16+3reb+1ast, I.Chmyrenko 12+3reb+5ast, Z.Yevhenii 12+16reb+1ast, S.Dmitro 11+4reb+1ast, S.Nikita 9+1reb, I.Artur 5+1reb+3ast Rivne - SumDU 78-62 An interesting game for Rivne (6-0) which hosted in Rivne one of their biggest challengers SumDU (3-3). Top-ranked Rivne had an easy win 78-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of SumDU. It looked good early as SumDU took a 4-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Rivne had a 28-12 second period charge getting the lead and SumDU was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 62-78. Rivne forced 22 SumDU turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by SumDU's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-Russian center Aleksey Adediran (206-1982, college: Binghamton, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 9 rebounds and forward Oleksandr Shepelev (201-1994) who added 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Igor Starodub (182-1997) responded with 16 points and center Vyacheslav Kiktev (210-2002) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rivne have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. SumDU at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Politekhnik-2 and Zhytomyr. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Rivne: A.Adediran 26+9reb+3ast, S.Oleksandr 12+7reb, C.Vasyl 10+1reb+1ast, S.Oleksii 9+1reb+7ast, R.Serhii 7+1reb+2ast, V.Gerasymchuk 6+2reb+1ast SumDU: I.Starodub 16+2reb+2ast, F.Ivan 11+2reb+1ast, K.Vyacheslav 9+8reb, M.Maxim 9+5reb+1ast, R.Alexander 5+1ast, G.Alexey 4+8reb+1ast SumDU - Self Made 75-60 An interesting game for SumDU (3-3) which hosted in Sumy 4th ranked Self Made (0-6). Third ranked SumDU had an easy win 75-60. The game was mostly controlled by SumDU. Self Made managed to win third quarter 16-8. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. SumDU forced 33 Self Made turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Self Made's players. The winners were led by point guard Igor Starodub (182-1997) who scored that evening 21 points, 5 assists and 5 steals and forward Maxim Mikhailov (198-2003) supported him with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Four SumDU players scored in double figures. SumDU's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by Nikita Stetsiura did not help to save the game for Self Made. Forward Denis Konstantinovsky (193-2001) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. SumDU moved-up to second place, which they share with Politekhnik-2 and Zhytomyr. Newly promoted Self Made still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Politekhn.Lviv. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: SumDU: I.Starodub 21+2reb+5ast, B.Stepanchenko 14+6reb+6ast, M.Maxim 14+9reb+5ast, G.Alexey 10+4reb+3ast, R.Bogdan 6+1reb, S.Maxim 5+6reb+2ast Self Made: S.Nikita 17+6reb, S.Dmitro 11+3reb+1ast, K.Denis 10+6reb+3ast, Z.Yevhenii 9+9reb, K.Liiv 5+3reb+3ast, I.Artur 4+4reb+1ast Rivne - Politekhnik-2 76-50 The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Rivne's (6-0) home victory over their biggest opponent Politekhnik-2 (3-3) 76-50 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Rivne. Politekhnik-2 managed to win fourth quarter 20-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rivne dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Politekhnik-2's 30. They outrebounded Politekhnik-2 58-38 including a 45-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rivne looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by Nigerian-Russian center Aleksey Adediran (206-1982, college: Binghamton, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 14 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Taras Shaniuk (179-1992) supported him with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by Rodion Kuzmin (191-2003) did not help to save the game for Politekhnik-2. Guard Vladislav Tsitsora (188-2001) added 11 points and 4 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rivne have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Newly promoted Politekhnik-2 keeps the second place with three games lost. They share the position with SumDU and Zhytomyr. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Rivne: A.Adediran 14+9reb+1ast, T.Shaniuk 11+7reb+5ast, S.Oleksandr 11+8reb+1ast, S.Oleksii 8+3reb+5ast, T.Dmytro 8+4reb+5ast, C.Vasyl 8+9reb+2ast Politekhnik-2: K.Rodion 12+9reb+1ast, T.Vladislav 11+4reb+4ast, M.Maksym 9+6reb, M.Bondarenko 6+8reb, O.Oleg 4+2reb+5ast, F.Vladyslav 3+3reb+3ast SumDU - Politekhnik-2 74-68 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when their biggest opponent Politekhnik-2 (3-3) lost to third ranked SumDU (3-3) in Sumy 68-74 on Sunday. Politekhnik-2 was trailing by 8 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 21-14 charge of SumDU, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 22 Politekhnik-2 turnovers. Strangely Politekhnik-2 outrebounded SumDU 48-34 including 18 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by point guard Igor Starodub (182-1997) who scored that evening 34 points (!!!), 5 assists and 5 steals and forward Maxim Mikhailov (198-2003) supported him with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 22 points and 16 rebounds by forward Maksym Mochalov (201-1995) did not help to save the game for Politekhnik-2. Mikita Bondarenko (199-2000) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Four Politekhnik-2 players scored in double figures. SumDU moved-up to second place, which they share with Politekhnik-2 and Zhytomyr. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: SumDU: I.Starodub 34+1reb+5ast, M.Maxim 16+8reb+5ast, R.Bogdan 10+8reb+1ast, S.Maxim 6+2reb+1ast, G.Alexey 5+10reb+1ast, B.Stepanchenko 3+2reb+3ast Politekhnik-2: M.Maksym 22+16reb+2ast, K.Rodion 15+2reb, F.Vladyslav 11+8reb+3ast, M.Bondarenko 11+8reb+4ast, T.Vladislav 7+5reb+2ast, L.Oleksiy 2+6reb+1ast Rivne - Self Made 78-50 Rather predictable result when top-ranked Rivne (6-0) rolled over at home 4th ranked Self Made (0-6) 78-50 on Sunday. The game without a history. Rivne led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 23 Self Made turnovers. Rivne looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by forward Oleksii Soloviov (192-1997) who scored that evening 22 points and forward Oleksandr Shepelev (201-1994) supported him with 10 points. Rivne's coach Mikhail Pereverziy felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds by Yevhenii Zhulavskyi did not help to save the game for Self Made. Nikita Stetsiura added 12 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Rivne have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Newly promoted Self Made still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Politekhn.Lviv. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Rivne: S.Oleksii 22+2reb+3ast, S.Oleksandr 10+4reb+3ast, L.Victor 8+5reb, T.Dmytro 8+1reb+6ast, R.Serhii 7+4reb+3ast, T.Shaniuk 6+4ast Self Made: Z.Yevhenii 14+13reb, S.Nikita 12+10reb+3ast, S.Dmitro 12+9reb+1ast, P.Artem 4+9reb+1ast, K.Denis 4+1reb+1ast, I.Artur 4+2reb+7ast |
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| Zamora number one in Venezuela SPB for round 6 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 33-year old player was the main contributor (16 points, four rebounds and nine assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Gaiteros (#3, 4-3) 80-74. It allowed Trotamundos to take over top position in the Venezuelan SPB. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Trotamundos has a very solid 5-2 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. Zamora just recently signed at Trotamundos, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Jhornan Zamora has solid league stats. He is in league's top in assists (3rd best: 5.7apg) and averages impressive 59.4% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American J.D. Weatherspoon (198-PF-1992) of Taurinos. Weatherspoon had a very good evening with a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds. Of course Taurinos cruised to a 83-72 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked Toros (#5, 1-5). This victory allowed Taurinos to move up to 3rd position in Western Conference South. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 2-4 record. Weatherspoon is one of the most experienced players at Taurinos and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was another Taurinos' star - former international guard Bryant Duran (180-G-1999). Duran showcased his all-around game by recording 20 points, five rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was another key player of Taurinos, helping his team with a 83-72 win against slightly lower-ranked Toros (#5, 1-5). The chances of Taurinos not to end season at such low position in Western Conference South, however are less than slim as they have already lost 4 games, recording just two victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Duran could try to bring Taurinos' a little bit higher in the standings. Duran has individually a great season in Venezuela. After only 5 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.6ppg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Matthew Butler (188-G-1995) of Gaiteros - 28 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 5. James Reese V (193-G-1998) of Brillantes - 24 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Alioune Tew (204-C-1992) of Centauros - 18 points and 8 rebounds 7. Elijah Minnie (206-PF-1994) of Panteras - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Yerri Flores (188-PG-1996) of Llaneros - 24 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Luis Montero (203-SF-1993) of Cocodrilos - 7 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Brian Guidi (200-F/C-1991) of Toros - 14 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Round 1 of Quarter-Finals. CSKA, Lokomotiv, Unics and MBA post wins - by Eurobasket News |
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CSKA - Avtodor 103-68 CSKA outrebounded Avtodor 43-24 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Avtodor's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian center Nikola Milutinov (213-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds. Guyanese-French Livio Jean-Charles (205-1993) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five CSKA players scored in double figures. American guard Malik Newman (190-1997, college: Kansas) answered with 18 points and 6 assists and center Evgeniy Minchenko (213-1994) added 9 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Avtodor. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Avtodor: M.Newman 18+3reb+6ast, D.Nikolic 14+2reb, B.Garrett 10+2reb, E.Minchenko 9+8reb+1ast, S.Armand 6+2reb+6ast, P.Vytalius 6+1ast CSKA: N.Milutinov 16+6reb+3ast, A.Astapkovich 14+2reb+1ast, S.Ruzhentsev 13+2reb+2ast, L.Jean-Charles 12+7reb+2ast, D.Davidovac 11+8reb+2ast, D.Cacok 9+6reb+1ast N.Novgorod - Lokomotiv 81-93 Lokomotiv made 31-of-37 free shots (83.8 percent) during the game. Lokomotiv outrebounded N.Novgorod 34-23 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Lokomotiv especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 66.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Jaylen Barford (191-1996, college: Arkansas) stepped up and scored 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward Okaro White (206-1992, college: FSU) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Lokomotiv players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Jermaine Love (190-1989, college: UIS) responded with 33 points (!!!) and guard Evgenii Baburin (189-1987, agency: BIG) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: N.Novgorod: J.Love 33+2reb+2ast, E.Baburin 15+4reb+3ast, C.Alexander 12+5reb, N.Rebic 8+1reb+4ast, M.Salash 6+5reb, B.Mikhail 4+2reb Lokomotiv: O.White 16+6reb+1ast, J.Barford 15+6reb+3ast, V.Emchenko 13+2reb+4ast, M.Andrey 10+5reb+3ast, D.Uzinskiy 9, C.Horton 8+8reb+2ast UNICS - Parma-Pari 101-76 UNICS made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. UNICS had a 25-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Daryl Macon (190-1995, college: Arkansas) fired 22 points and 4 assists for the winners. His fellow American import center Jalen Reynolds (208-1992, college: Xavier) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. American swingman Isaiah Reese (196-1996, college: Canisius, agency: Slash Sports) produced 15 points and 9 assists and forward Danila Pokhodyayev (204-2001, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Parma-Pari: I.Reese 15+4reb+9ast, D.Pokhodyayev 14+9reb, J.Roberson 10+3reb+2ast, M.Dime 10+3reb+2ast, A.Platunov 8+1ast, P.Antipov 5+2reb UNICS: D.Macon 22+1reb+4ast, L.Labeyrie 14+4reb+2ast, J.Reynolds 13+12reb, N.Dimitrijevic 12+7ast, V.Hunter 8+1reb+1ast, M.Knight 7+5reb+5ast Zenit - MBA Moscow 61-65 Forward Andrey Lopatin (206-1998, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) stepped up and scored 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and point guard Makar Konovalov (189-2000, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) chipped in 17 points. At the losing side French point guard Thomas Heurtel (189-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 14 points and 7 assists and forward Sergey Toropov (205-1989) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Zenit: T.Heurtel 14+3reb+7ast, S.Toropov 10+5reb+1ast, T.Thompkins 7+2reb+1ast, C.Homesley 6+4reb+1ast, R.Hamm Jr. 6+4reb, T.Frazier 5+2reb+2ast MBA Moscow: A.Lopatin 18+7reb+1ast, K.Makar 17+4reb, G.Goldyrev 9+2reb, E.Voronov 7+3reb+4ast, E.Valiev 6+5reb+2ast, D.Kasatkin 4+7reb+8ast |
| Superliga Round 18: Partizani beat Berleti in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in Superliga is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tirana: Partizani (#3) and Berleti (#7). Partizani (11-4) smashed visiting Berleti (1-15) by 75 points 100-25. Partizani held Berleti to an opponent 21.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 53.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Partizani forced 24 Berleti turnovers and outrebounded them 40-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Berleti's players. The best player for the winners was American LaSonja Edwards who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import point guard Rehema Franklin (163-1996, college: New Orleans) chipped in 20 points. Partizani's coach Erta Bujari felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Neda Uka who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds. Partizani maintains third position with 11-4 record having just two points less than leader Flamurtari. Berleti lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. Partizani's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tirana Studenti. Undefeated leader Flamurtari delivered the fourteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Studenti (5-11) 86-46 in Vlore. It was a good game for Bosnian center Samra Omerbasic (191-1990) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Sophia Jacobsson contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Xhesika Toska (172-2000) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for Studenti. Undefeated Flamurtari (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. Studenti at the other side keeps the fifth place with 11 games lost. Flamurtari will play against Vllaznia (#4) in Shkodra in the next round. Studenti's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tirana to the arena Partizani. In the last game of round 18 Elbasani was crushed by Vllaznia in Shkodra 84-54.
Flamurtari - Studenti 86-46 Undefeated leader Flamurtari delivered the fourteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Studenti (5-11) 86-46 in Vlore. Flamurtari dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Studenti's 30. Flamurtari forced 22 Studenti turnovers and outrebounded them 50-35 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 34 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Studenti's players. It was a good game for Bosnian center Samra Omerbasic (191-1990) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). American guard Sophia Jacobsson (165, college: CSUSM) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Four Flamurtari players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Xhesika Toska (172-2000) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and international Marina Pellumbi (168-2002) added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Studenti. Flamurtari (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. Studenti at the other side keeps the fifth place with 11 games lost. Flamurtari will play against Vllaznia (#4) in Shkodra in the next round. Studenti's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tirana to the arena Partizani. Top scorers: Flamurtari: S.Omerbasic 22+15reb+6ast, S.Jacobsson 17+6reb+10ast, A.Benally 13+6reb+2ast, I.Liliane 12+10reb+2ast, M.Lugaj 8+1reb+3ast, D.Izabel 5+2reb+4ast Studenti: S.Megi 14+3reb+2ast, X.Toska 12+10reb+3ast, P.Marina 11+9reb+1ast, S.Shallo 7+7reb+2ast, M.Shima 2+4reb+4ast, G.Samanda 0 Vllaznia - Elbasani 84-54 There was no surprise in Shkodra where 6th ranked Elbasani (1-14) was crushed by fourth ranked Vllaznia (8-6) 84-54. Vllaznia players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Elbasani's players. It was a good game for the former international Bernada Rreshpja (180-2001, college: Southeastern) who led her team to a victory with 29 points and 5 rebounds. Anisa Bokrina (170-2005) contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four Vllaznia players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Xhemile Ahmetaj (173-1997) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds and Zhuljeta Shabani added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Elbasani. Vllaznia maintains fourth position with 8-6 record. Elbasani lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 14 games lost. Vllaznia will play against league's leader Flamurtari in Vlore in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Elbasani will play on the road against the league's second-placed Tirana (#2) to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Vllaznia: B.Rreshpja 29+5reb+3ast, B.Anisa 17+7reb+8ast, K.Sindi 12+2reb+3ast, H.Melida 12+8reb+8ast, H.Medina 6+2reb, M.Anisa 4+8reb+7ast Elbasani: X.Ahmetaj 13+17reb+2ast, S.Zenuni 13+4reb+1ast, S.Zhuljeta 10+10reb+1ast, S.Dea 8+4reb+6ast, H.Rexhina 4+2reb+2ast, L.Marinela 4+1reb+1ast Partizani - Berleti 100-25 The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tirana: Partizani (#3) and Berleti (#7). Partizani (11-4) smashed visiting Berleti (1-15) by 75 points 100-25. Partizani held Berleti to an opponent 21.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 53.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Partizani forced 24 Berleti turnovers and outrebounded them 40-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Berleti's players. The best player for the winners was American LaSonja Edwards who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import point guard Rehema Franklin (163-1996, college: New Orleans) chipped in 20 points. Franklin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Partizani players scored in double figures. Partizani's coach Erta Bujari felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Neda Uka who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds and Emi Skuqi (-2001) added 9 points respectively. Partizani maintains third position with 11-4 record having just two points less than leader Flamurtari. Berleti lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. Partizani's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tirana Studenti. Top scorers: Partizani: R.Franklin 20+4reb+1ast, E.LaSonja 20+5reb+3ast, K.Fekollari 11+7reb+3ast, O.Hasani 10+5reb+1ast, H.Brych 10+3reb+3ast, T.Jace 9+4reb+4ast Berleti: U.Neda 10+16reb+3ast, S.Emi 9+3reb+2ast, S.Alesia 4+2reb+1ast, S.Eriola 2, S.Kelleci 0, A.Liana 0 |
| Samra Omerbasic claims Albanian Superliga weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 32-year old center had a double-double of 22 points and fifteen rebounds, while her team outclassed Studenti (#5, 5-11) with 40-point margin 86-46. It allowed Flamurtari to consolidate first place in the Albanian Superliga. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is already in a full swing and Flamurtari still have not lost a single game, getting all 14 victories. It's Omerbasic's second year at Flamurtari and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Samra Omerbasic averages this season 20.7ppg and 12.0rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was American La'Sonja Edwards of Partizani. Edwards impressed basketball fans with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course she led Partizani to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Berleti (#7, 1-15) 100-25. Partizani's 3rd position in the standings has not changed. Her team's 11-4 record is not bad at all. Edwards is a newcomer at Partizani and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was international guard Bernarda Rreshpja (180-SG-2001) of Vllaznia (#4). Rreshpja scored 29 points and grabbed five rebounds. She was a key player of Vllaznia, leading her team to a 84-54 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Elbasani (#6, 1-14). Vllaznia needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 8 victories and 6 lost games. Rreshpja has a great season in Albania. After 12 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.3ppg (best scorer) and assists with 4.1apg (7th best). She also has 4.0spg and FGP: 53.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Anisa Bokrina (170-SF-2005) of Vllaznia - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Melida Hykaj (178-SF-2005) of Vllaznia - 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists 6. Liliane Ikete (190-C-2005) of Flamurtari - 12 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Xhemile Ahmetaj (173-G-1997) of Elbasani - 13 points, 17 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Rehema Franklin (163-PG-1996) of Partizani - 20 points and 4 rebounds 9. Sophia Jacobsson (165-G) of Flamurtari - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists 10. Neda Uka) of Berleti - 10 points, 16 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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| Tiana Mangakahia (ex Northside W.) is a newcomer at Toulouse - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She was also a member of Australian international program for some years. Mangakahia played for Australian Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. She represented Australia at the FIBA Asia Cup for Women in Amman (Jordan) two years ago. Mangakahia's team won Bronze and her stats at that event were 4 games: 3.0ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.5apg. Mangakahia has played previously professionally also in Russia (Dynamo Moscow). Her team made it to the ACC Tournament Semifinals in 2019 and 2021. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was voted Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 North Player of the Year and Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 North Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. She graduated from Syracuse University in 2021 and it is her second season as a professional player. Mangakahia played also for Hutchinson Community College for one year. |
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| Elez's double-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Swingman Nikolina Elez (175-G/F) put on an amazing game in the last round for Play Off and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 17. She had a double-double of 32 points and 14 rebounds, while her team outclassed Jedinstvo (#10, 4-15) with 28-point margin 84-56. Play Off maintains the 4th position in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Play Off will need more victories to improve their 10-7 record. In the team's last game Elez had a remarkable 69.2% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 6 attempts. She turned to be Play Off's top player in her first season with the team. Elez has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (2nd best: 22.2ppg), rebounds (4th best: 11.4rpg) and averages solid 2.1spg,57.7% FGP and 41.0% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was Natasa Sobot (170-G-1995) of Kozara. She is a guard in her first season at Kozara. In the last game Sobot recorded impressive 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course she led Kozara to another comfortable win 77-62 over Feniks (#11, 0-15) being unquestionably team leader. This victory allowed Kozara to move up to 8th position in the standings. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 6-11 record. Sobot is a newcomer at Kozara and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 23.4ppg (#1). She also registered 5.5 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to guard Aaliyah Dunham (165-G-1999) of Banovici (#3). Dunham scored 23 points and passed six assists. Despite Dunham's great performance Banovici lost 54-68 to #2 ranked Lavovi. But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. Banovici had another "accident". It may be a crucial game and cause dropping from the group of top ranked teams. The record is still good, but 3rd lost game is hopefully really an accident. Dunham's teammates are also very good. That's why having such high stats is even more impressive. Dunham has a great season in Bosnia. After 15 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.9ppg (5th best) and assists with 4.4apg (5th best). She also has 3.3spg and FGP: 54.4%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Iva Karisik (175-PG-2001) of Lavovi - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Katarina Mihalj (182-C/F-2007) of Zrinjski - 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Milica Dakovic (175-G/F-2006) of Leotar - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Elma Feukic (166-PG-2002) of Jedinstvo - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Jovana Milakovic (180-F/G-1999) of Leotar - 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Jelena Tadic (181-F-2003) of Orlovi - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Ana Leko (170-SG-2005) of Zrinjski - 14 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| LBF Round 4: Sampaio lose to Sesi/Arara. - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Sampaio (3-1) in Sampaio Basquete on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Sesi/Arara. (4-0) 58-55. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sampaio. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Sesi/Arara. forced 21 Sampaio turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Vitoria Domingos (181-1996) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Gabriella DArrigo (174-1998) who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Sesi/Arara.'s coach Joao Camargo used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side power forward Gabriela De Paula (180-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds. Sesi/Arara. have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Sampaio dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Santo Andre. Sesi/Arara. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Ituano (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sampaio will play against Santo Andre (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Catanduva (2-2) against fourth ranked Santo Andre (3-1) on Wednesday night. Visiting Catanduva was defeated by Santo Andre in a tough game in Santo Andre 74-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Catanduva. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The winners were led by the former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists and Vanessa Goncalves supported her with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Santo Andre's coach Rafael De Souza allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by Cuban point guard Ineidis Casanova (162-1988) did not help to save the game for Catanduva. Santo Andre moved-up to second place, which they share with Sampaio. Catanduva at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with LSB. Santo Andre will play against league's second-placed Sampaio in Sampaio Basquete in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Catanduva will play on the road against Vera Cruz and hopes to get back on the winning track. Blumenau has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Vera Cruz (1-3) 88-61 on Friday. Leila Zabani fired 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Blumenau's coach Bruna Rodrigues felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Izabella Sangalli produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Blumenau left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Vera Cruz. It was Vera Cruz's third loss in a row. Blumenau will meet higher ranked LSB (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vera Cruz will play against Catanduva and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 4 winless Ituano was destroyed by LSB on the opponent's court 79-58. The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points and 6 assists by Tayna Reis of LSB.
Santo Andre - Catanduva 81-74 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Catanduva (2-2) against fourth ranked Santo Andre (3-1) on Wednesday night. Visiting Catanduva was defeated by Santo Andre in a tough game in Santo Andre 74-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Catanduva. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The winners were led by the former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists and the former international forward Vanessa Goncalves (185-1994) supported her with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Four Santo Andre players scored in double figures. Santo Andre's coach Rafael De Souza allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by Cuban point guard Ineidis Casanova (162-1988) did not help to save the game for Catanduva. Forward Adrielly Oliveira (193-2002) added 15 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Santo Andre moved-up to second place, which they share with Sampaio. Catanduva at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with LSB. Santo Andre will play against league's second-placed Sampaio in Sampaio Basquete in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Catanduva will play on the road against Vera Cruz and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Santo Andre: L.Silva 22+9reb+10ast, V.Goncalves 15+13reb+3ast, C.Glenda 14+10reb+2ast, Y.Goncalves 10+3reb+3ast, T.Carcavalli 7+1reb, R.Juliana 5+1reb Catanduva: O.Adrielly 15+5reb+1ast, I.Casanova 14+5reb+8ast, T.Pacheco 11+5reb+2ast, T.Frediani 9+5reb+4ast, J.Souza 8+10reb+1ast, N.Burian 8+1reb+1ast Sampaio - Sesi/Arara. 55-58 The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Sampaio (3-1) in Sampaio Basquete on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Sesi/Arara. (4-0) 58-55. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sampaio. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Sesi/Arara. forced 21 Sampaio turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Vitoria Domingos (181-1996) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Gabriella DArrigo (174-1998) who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Sesi/Arara.'s coach Joao Camargo used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side power forward Gabriela De Paula (180-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds and the former international center Mariana Queiroz (190-1997) scored 12 points. Sesi/Arara. have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Sampaio dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Santo Andre. Sesi/Arara. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Ituano (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sampaio will play against Santo Andre (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sesi/Arara.: G.D'Arrigo 17+5reb+1ast, V.Domingos 17+9reb, J.Morais 6+2reb+3ast, A.Moura 6+13reb+2ast, J.Silvestre 5+3reb+1ast, M.Ciciardi 4+4reb+4ast Sampaio: A.Goncalo 13+3reb, G.De Paula 13+17reb+3ast, M.Queiroz 12+4reb+1ast, T.Paixao 9+2reb+6ast, B.Brenda 6+5reb, M.Jenyff 2+3reb Blumenau - Vera Cruz 88-61 Blumenau has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Vera Cruz (1-3) 88-61 on Friday. Blumenau had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Vera Cruz's players. The former international swingman Leila Zabani (181-1991) fired 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international center Silvia Rocha (183-1982) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Blumenau's coach Bruna Rodrigues felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international Izabella Sangalli (182-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and the former international swingman Carina Martins (175-1992) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Blumenau left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Vera Cruz. It was Vera Cruz's third loss in a row. Blumenau will meet higher ranked LSB (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vera Cruz will play against Catanduva and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Blumenau: L.Zabani 21+6reb+6ast, S.Rocha 19+7reb+1ast, L.Batista 16+4reb+1ast, K.Firmino 14+9reb+1ast, M.Albiero 7+3reb+3ast, G.Thamires 4+5reb+1ast Vera Cruz: C.Martins 16+5reb+5ast, I.Sangalli 14+13reb+1ast, B.Oliveira 13+5reb+1ast, L.Silva 10+3reb, J.Schmauch 6, C.Luana 2+1reb+1ast LSB - Ituano 79-58 Rather expected game when bottom-ranked Ituano (0-4) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked LSB (2-2) 79-58 on Saturday. LSB dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Ituano's 26. LSB forced 22 Ituano turnovers and outrebounded them 43-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. International forward Thayna Silva (180-1996) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Tayna Reis (170-1996) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. LSB's coach Raphael Zaremba felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international point guard Joice Rodrigues (174-1986) produced 14 points and 4 steals and the former international power forward Karina Jacob (187-1985) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. LSB moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Catanduva. Loser Ituano still closes the standings with four games lost. LSB will meet at home Blumenau (#6) in the next round. Ituano will play against the league's leader Sesi/Arara. and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: LSB: T.Silva 23+6reb+3ast, T.Reis 14+4reb+6ast, B.Barros 13+8reb+1ast, M.Crystina 9+7reb+4ast, d.Santos Beatriz 5+1reb, M.Thailane 4+8reb+1ast Ituano: J.Rodrigues 14+4reb+3ast, D.Oliveira Ana 12+2reb+3ast, K.Jacob 12+7reb+1ast, L.Carneiro 6+3reb+1ast, B.Silva 6+1reb+3ast, M.Isabella 6+4reb+1ast |
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| Hristova-Dimitrova's double-double lands her (Second Stage) Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds, while her team outclassed Rilski Sportist (#3, 1-7) with 55-point margin 95-40. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Beroe to consolidate first place in the Bulgarian NBL. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Beroe keeps a perfect 7-0 record. In the team's last game Hristova-Dimitrova had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Beroe, through which she has constantly improved. Radostina Hristova-Dimitrova averages this season 11.1ppg and 5.6rpg. Second best performed player last round was Tsvetomira Sharenkapova (184-F-1991). She is international forward in her second season at Beroe. In the last game Sharenkapova recorded impressive 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Of course together with Hristova-Dimitrova she helped Beroe with another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Rilski Sportist (#3, 1-7) 95-40. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Beroe consolidated its place in the very top position of the standings. She plays for the best team in the league and Beroe managed to win all 7 games keeping a perfect record. Sharenkapova is well-known at Beroe and together with Radostina Hristova-Dimitrova she already established her position as one of the team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 13.4ppg (#5). She also recorded 3.3 assists per game. Third place about best performers goes to another Beroe's star - swingman Teodora Dineva (178-G/F-1996). Dineva scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds. She was another key player of Beroe, helping her team with a 95-40 easy win against #3 ranked Rilski Sportist. Beroe have amazing season winning all 7 games without a single defeat. Dineva turns to be one of the very best players in the league while she is also a leader of the top team having her eyes on the championship title. Dineva has a great season in Bulgaria. After 16 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.4ppg (best scorer). Other top performing players last week: 4. Deana Stoyanovska (173-G-2004) of Beroe - 11 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Denitsa Manolova (172-G-2006) of Rilski Sportist - 15 points and 6 rebounds 6. Violina Kocheva (175-SG-1991) of Beroe - 6 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Yana Karamfilova (190-F-2005) of Beroe - 12 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Jaklin Zlatanova (190-PF-1988) of Beroe - 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Dimana Kostova (180-F-2006) of Beroe - 6 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Ciara Rosten (188-F-1996) of Beroe - 6 points, 7 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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| Dameligaen Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Herlev secure Finals berth - by Eurobasket News |
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Herlev - Amager 68-44 Herlev held Amager to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Herlev had a 36-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for forward Bianca Braikia (179-2003) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Ellen Iversen (180-1997) contributed with 7 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Four Herlev players scored in double figures. The former international guard Ena Viso (177-1993, college: S.Dakota St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international center Rikke Fabricius (186-1992, college: CMU) added 19 points in the effort for Amager. Top scorers: Herlev: B.Bianca 15+10reb+4ast, L.Karoline 14+8reb+2ast, E.Gudmand 13+2reb+1ast, M.Hannoun 11+2reb+2ast, K.Fisker 8+3reb+2ast, E.Iversen 7+16reb+3ast Amager: R.Fabricius 19+3reb+1ast, E.Viso 11+12reb+4ast, J.Jungslund 7+8reb+4ast, H.Julie 3, A.Espensen 3+2reb+1ast, D.Ida 1+4reb |
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| Kristina Puthoff-King claims Dominican Rep. TSF Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 30-year old playmaker had a double-double of 20 points and ten rebounds, while her team beat Leona (#3, 3-5) 100-92. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Dragons maintains the 2nd position in Dominican Rep. TSF. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Dragons will need more victories to improve their 5-4 record. Puthoff-King just recently signed at Dragons, being already a very valuable addition to the team. University of Richmond graduate has very impressive stats this year. Puthoff-King is in league's top in points (4th best: 19.0ppg) and averages solid 2.4spg. Worth to mention Puthoff-King played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped her get the job in pro basketball. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American power forward Marquisha Harris (180-PF-1993) of league's best team Santiago. Harris impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 18 points and 18 rebounds. Bad luck as Santiago lost that game 60-69 to the lower-ranked Panteras (#4, 3-6). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Santiago still maintains its place as the top team in the standings, even despite this loss. Her team has currently 7-3 record. Harris is one of the most experienced players at Santiago and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Western Michigan University alumni Harris played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. The third best performed player last round was American Aaliyah Rice (175-F-1997, agency: Domantay Sports) of Leona (#3). Rice scored 29 points and grabbed ten rebounds. Despite Rice's great performance Leona lost 92-100 to #2 ranked Dragons. But her team cannot count on just a single shooter as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The chances of Leona not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 5 games, recording just three victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Rice could try to bring Leona's a little bit higher in the standings. Rice has individually a great season in Dominican Republic. After only 9 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.7ppg (9th best), rebounds with 9.3rpg (3rd best) and assists with 2.4apg (7th best). Rice attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on her way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. Taylor Brown (170-PG-1993) of Dragons - 28 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Toynetta Johnson (172-PG-1992) of Dragons - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Estefany Gil (G) of Dragons - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Odalmis Diaz) of Leona - 25 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Laurybel Geraldino (G) of Panteras - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Tyasia Willis (178-F-1997) of Santiago - 17 points and 9 rebounds 10. Anayelis Garcia (180-F-2002) of Panteras - 17 points and 10 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Korisliiga Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Wins for PeKa and ToPo - by Eurobasket News |
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PeKa - FoA 66-58 U.S. Virgin Islands-American swingman Natalie Day (182-1990, college: Portland) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Canadian center Rashida Timbilla (185-1992, college: UMass) chipped in 6 points and 18 rebounds. Four Peli-Karhut players scored in double figures. American guard Caterrion Thompson (175-1998, college: MSU) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import guard Jade Vega (165-1997, college: CS Fullerton) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Top scorers: PeKa: N.Day 20+11reb, D.Cosby 13+2reb+4ast, R.Kosonen 11+8reb+1ast, L.Vehka-Aho 11+2reb+2ast, R.Timbilla 6+18reb+2ast, R.Lehtoranta 5+2reb+5ast FoA: C.Thompson 16+11reb+3ast, B.Gunnels 10+5reb, S.Rokkanen 8+4reb+3ast, J.Vega 8+6reb+4ast, K.Mimmi 6+2reb+1ast, N.Lindstrom 5 ToPo - ViVe 98-64 The game without a history. Torpan Pojat led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Torpan Pojat outrebounded Vimpelin Veto 40-25 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 7 rebounds. The former international guard Meri Kanerva (177) contributed with 21 points and 8 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Torpan Pojat's coach Niko Kuusi felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Kristina King (190-1995, college: WVU) answered with 17 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import forward Alex Wittinger (185-1997, college: Illinois) added 14 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Vimpelin Veto. Top scorers: ToPo: I.Thomas 28+7reb+2ast, K.Meri 21+4reb+8ast, I.Allen 13+11reb+1ast, A.Annika 9+2reb, K.Saana 9+4reb+3ast, M.Agyei 8+1ast ViVe: K.King 17+9reb+2ast, A.Wittinger 14+7reb, K.Rytkonen 12+3reb+3ast, T.Martin 7+5reb+3ast, T.Anttonen 7+1reb+1ast, R.Kujala 4+1ast |
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| NF1 Round 21: Le Poinconnet defeat Le Havre in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in NF1. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An interesting game for Le Poinconnet (14-5) which hosted in Le Poinconnet 4th placed Le Havre (13-8). Third ranked Le Poinconnet had an easy win 71-52. Le Poinconnet have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Reze. Le Havre at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Limoges. Le Poinconnet is looking forward to face La Glacerie (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Le Havre will play against Limoges and it may be a tough game between close rivals. NF1 top team - Nice (19-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Stade Francais (8-12) in Paris 79-52. Nice have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-2 record. Newly promoted Stade Francais keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Nice will play against Roannais (#4) in Roanne in the next round. Stade Francais' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Paris to the arena Saint Gratien. NF1 top team - Alencon (17-3) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat seventh ranked Colomiers (11-9) 76-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Colomiers. Alencon maintains first place with 17-3 record. Loser Colomiers dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Alencon will meet at home Girondines (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Colomiers will play against CFBB II in Paris and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 21: Roannais beat Geispolsheim on the road 92-75. FC Lyon lost to Saint Gratien on its own court 50-58. ASVEL was outscored by Escaudain in a road game 57-83. PVBC rolled over Trith Basket at home 81-57. Orly was crushed by Sceaux on the opponent's court 106-63. Franconville was beaten by Limoges in a home game 64-65. La Glacerie lost to Reze on the road 80-86. D'Ifs managed to outperform CFBB II on its own court 61-47. Anglet was rolled over Girondines in a road game 54-83.
Group AStade Francais - Nice 52-79NF1 top team - Nice (19-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Stade Francais (8-12) in Paris 79-52. Nice have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-2 record. Newly promoted Stade Francais keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Nice will play against Roannais (#4) in Roanne in the next round. Stade Francais' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Paris to the arena Saint Gratien. Geispolsheim - Roannais 75-92 No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Roannais (11-8) beat on the road 11th ranked Geispolsheim (6-15) 92-75 on Saturday. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Roannais. They maintain fourth place with 11-8 record. Loser Geispolsheim keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Roannais will meet league's leader Nice on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Geispolsheim will play against FC Lyon (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. FC Lyon - Saint Gratien 50-58 Rather expected game when 12th ranked FC Lyon (1-19) lost at home to tenth ranked Saint Gratien (7-13) 58-50 on Saturday. Saint Gratien maintains tenth place with 7-13 record. FC Lyon lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 19 games lost. Saint Gratien's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Paris Stade Francais. Escaudain - ASVEL 83-57 There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Escaudain (8-13) rolled over at home higher ranked ASVEL (10-11) 83-57 on Saturday. Newly promoted Escaudain maintains ninth place with 8-13 record. Loser ASVEL keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Escaudain will meet higher ranked Orly (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. ASVEL will play against Trith Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals. PVBC - Trith Basket 81-57 Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Trith Basket (9-12) was outscored by second ranked PVBC (18-2) in Voiron 81-57 on Saturday. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for PVBC. They maintain second place with 18-2 record behind leader Alencon. Trith Basket lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. PVBC will meet at home Sceaux (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Trith Basket will play against ASVEL (#5) in Villeurbanne and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Sceaux - Orly 106-63 Everything went according to plan when third ranked Sceaux (16-4) outplayed at home 6th ranked Orly (9-11) 106-63 on Saturday. Sceaux maintains third place with 16-4 record having four points less than leader Alencon. Newly promoted Orly keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Sceaux will meet league's second-placed PVBC in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Orly will play against Escaudain (#9) and hope to secure a win. Group BLe Poinconnet - Le Havre 71-52An interesting game for Le Poinconnet (14-5) which hosted in Le Poinconnet 4th placed Le Havre (13-8). Third ranked Le Poinconnet had an easy win 71-52. Le Poinconnet have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Reze. Le Havre at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Limoges. Le Poinconnet is looking forward to face La Glacerie (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Le Havre will play against Limoges and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Franconville - Limoges 64-65 There was no surprise when 9th ranked Franconville (6-13) was edged at home by sixth ranked Limoges (13-8) 65-64 on Saturday. Limoges moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Le Havre. Franconville lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. Limoges will meet Le Havre (#4) on the road in the next round. Franconville will play against the league's second-placed Reze (#2) and hope to secure a win. Reze - La Glacerie 86-80 No shocking result in a game when second ranked Reze (14-5) beat at home 5th ranked La Glacerie (12-9) 86-80 on Saturday. Reze maintains second place with 14-5 record having seven points less than leader Alencon, which they share with Le Poinconnet. Loser La Glacerie dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with D'Ifs. Reze will meet Franconville (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Glacerie will play against Le Poinconnet and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the LF2 just one year after relegation. D'Ifs - CFBB II 61-47 Very expected game when 12th ranked CFBB II (1-18) lost on the road to eighth ranked D'Ifs (12-9) 61-47 on Saturday. D'Ifs moved-up to sixth place, which they share with La Glacerie. Loser CFBB II keeps the twelfth position with 18 games lost. D'Ifs will meet Anglet (#11) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. CFBB II will play against Colomiers and hope to win that game. Alencon - Colomiers 76-66 NF1 top team - Alencon (17-3) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat seventh ranked Colomiers (11-9) 76-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Colomiers. Alencon maintains first place with 17-3 record. Loser Colomiers dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Alencon will meet at home Girondines (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Colomiers will play against CFBB II in Paris and hope to secure a win. Girondines - Anglet 83-54 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eleventh ranked Girondines (4-17) rolled over at home 10th ranked Anglet (4-17) 83-54 on Saturday. Girondines moved-up to tenth place, which they share with defeated Anglet. Girondines will meet league's leader Alencon on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Anglet will play against D'Ifs (#6) and hope to secure a win. |
| Tiana Mangakahia (ex Northside W.) is a newcomer at Toulouse - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She was also a member of Australian international program for some years. Mangakahia played for Australian Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U19 National Team back in 2013. She represented Australia at the FIBA Asia Cup for Women in Amman (Jordan) two years ago. Mangakahia's team won Bronze and her stats at that event were 4 games: 3.0ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.5apg. Mangakahia has played previously professionally also in Russia (Dynamo Moscow). Her team made it to the ACC Tournament Semifinals in 2019 and 2021. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was voted Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 North Player of the Year and Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 North Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. She graduated from Syracuse University in 2021 and it is her second season as a professional player. Mangakahia played also for Hutchinson Community College for one year. |
| LF2 Round 21: Feytiat lose to Charnay in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game between Top Four teams took place in Charnay-les-Macon. First ranked host Charnay (18-3) defeated 3rd placed Feytiat (12-9) 53-44. Charnay forced 21 Feytiat turnovers. Mali center Kankou Coulibaly (187-1990, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) stepped up and scored 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Mali center Diana Balayera (191-1996, agency: Areus Sports) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Charnay's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Amali Montout with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Charnay have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-3 record. Feytiat lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Champagne. Charnay are looking forward to face Mondeville (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Feytiat will play against Montbrison (#9) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Bottom-ranked CFBB managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they edged sixth-ranked Aulnoye 61-58. And what about a second win in a row after ...nineteen consecutive losses. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aulnoye. Center Adja Kane (191-2005) nailed 8 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Ines Pitarch-Granel accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Astou Gaye (189-1998, college: FAU) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for Aulnoye in the defeat. CFBB maintains twelfth place with 2-19 record. Aulnoye at the other side dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with La Tronche and SIG. CFBB will play against higher ranked Monaco (#10) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aulnoye will play against La Tronche (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. 11th ranked Calais (6-15) was outscored at home by ninth ranked Montbrison (10-11) with the biggest margin this round 86-62 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Nukiya Mayo who scored 40 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Fleur Devillers who recorded 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Montbrison moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Mondeville. Calais lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Montbrison will meet higher ranked Feytiat (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Calais will play against SIG (#6) and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: Chartres won against Monaco on the opponent's court 74-67. Champagne outscored La Tronche in a home game 86-67. Mondeville recorded a loss to SIG on the road 76-69. The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 8 rebounds by Binta Drame-Lo of SIG.
Monaco - Chartres 67-74 Very expected game when 10th ranked Monaco (9-12) was defeated at home by second ranked Chartres (14-7) 74-67 on Saturday. Chartres forced 22 Monaco turnovers and had a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Sophia Elenga (185-1995, college: Arizona St.) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Emma Peytour-Raison (172-2000) chipped in 18 points. Four Chartres players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Catherine Mosengo-Masa (192-1996) who recorded 14 points and 9 rebounds and forward Adele Dreano-Trecant (182-1999) added 9 points respectively. Chartres maintains second place with 14-7 record having four points less than leader Charnay. Monaco lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. Chartres will meet at home Champagne (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Monaco will play against CFBB (#12) in Paris and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Chartres: S.Elenga 19+10reb+2ast, E.Peytour-Raison 18+2reb+3ast, M.Eve 15+7reb, F.India 10+2reb+2ast, N.Enabosi 7+5reb, E.Marie 3+3reb+8ast Monaco: C.Mosengo-Masa 14+9reb+2ast, A.Dreano-Trecant 9+4reb+3ast, M.Effa 9+5reb+2ast, J.Chandler 8+4reb+1ast, L.Laroche 8+1reb+2ast, E.Wembanyama 8+3reb+2ast Champagne - La Tronche 86-67 Everything could happen in Reims at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Champagne and 5th ranked La Tronche had identical 11-9 record. This time Champagne used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from La Tronche 86-67 on Saturday night. They outrebounded La Tronche 42-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Champagne looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Camille Hillotte (182-2001) who scored 21 points. Power forward Jessica Mavambou (183-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Four Champagne players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Camille Cirgue (184-1996) who recorded 16 points and swingman Camille Droguet (178-1999) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Champagne (12-9) moved-up to third place, which they share with Feytiat. Loser La Tronche keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with SIG and Aulnoye. Champagne will meet league's second-placed Chartres on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. La Tronche will play against Aulnoye and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Champagne: C.Hillotte 21+4reb+2ast, M.Bratka 15+5reb, E.Herminjard 14+3reb+6ast, J.Mavambou 13+12reb+2ast, R.Emilie 9+6reb+4ast, S.M'Baye 7+4reb+5ast La Tronche: C.Cirgue 16+3reb+2ast, B.Manon 14+1reb+1ast, D.Camille 10+5reb+3ast, M.Batey 7+7reb+4ast, B.Tilise 5+2reb+4ast, C.Sahun 5+1reb+1ast Aulnoye - CFBB 58-61 Bottom-ranked CFBB managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they edged sixth-ranked Aulnoye 61-58. And what about a second win in a row after ...nineteen consecutive losses. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aulnoye. Aulnoye was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Center Adja Kane (191-2005) nailed 8 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Ines Pitarch-Granel (182-2006) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Astou Gaye (189-1998, college: FAU) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and guard Marion Heriaud (166-1999, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) added 10 points and 6 assists respectively for Aulnoye in the defeat. CFBB maintains twelfth place with 2-19 record. Aulnoye at the other side dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with La Tronche and SIG. CFBB will play against higher ranked Monaco (#10) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aulnoye will play against La Tronche (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: CFBB: P.Ines 14+6reb, A.Nell 14+5reb, Y.Saulnier 10+2reb, K.Adja 8+12reb, S.Ines 7+2reb+3ast, M.Fleur 5+4reb+1ast Aulnoye: D.Mariama 13+3reb+1ast, A.Gaye 12+10reb+1ast, M.Heriaud 10+2reb+6ast, N.Davenport 6+8reb+2ast, T.Gandega 6+1ast, M.Tirera 6+5reb+2ast Charnay - Feytiat 53-44 The game between Top Four teams took place in Charnay-les-Macon. First ranked host Charnay (18-3) defeated 3rd placed Feytiat (12-9) 53-44. Charnay forced 21 Feytiat turnovers. Mali center Kankou Coulibaly (187-1990, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) stepped up and scored 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Mali center Diana Balayera (191-1996, agency: Areus Sports) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Charnay's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Amali Montout with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Alexa Middleton (175-1995, college: Iowa St.) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Charnay have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-3 record. Feytiat lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the third position with nine games lost. They share it with Champagne. Charnay are looking forward to face Mondeville (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Feytiat will play against Montbrison (#9) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Charnay: K.Coulibaly 13+7reb+2ast, D.Balayera 12+7reb+2ast, M.Monique 10+6reb+2ast, J.Muzet 6+2reb+3ast, J.O'Neill 4+2reb, M.Djaldi-Tabdi 3+6reb+3ast Feytiat: M.Amali 13+12reb, A.Middleton 11+5reb+2ast, E.Prugnieres 8+5reb+2ast, I.Rahmanovic 4+4reb+2ast, J.Soulard 4+2reb, O.Robin 3+1reb+2ast Calais - Montbrison 62-86 11th ranked Calais (6-15) was outscored at home by ninth ranked Montbrison (10-11) with the biggest margin this round 86-62 on Saturday night. Montbrison looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Nukiya Mayo (190-1998, college: Towson) who scored 40 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Rachel Clet (161-2001) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Fleur Devillers (180-1995, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) who recorded 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Melanie Devaux (172-1992, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) added 13 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Montbrison moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Mondeville. Calais lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Montbrison will meet higher ranked Feytiat (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Calais will play against SIG (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Montbrison: N.Mayo 40+9reb+5ast, M.Palmire 11+1reb+2ast, C.Rachel 10+8reb+7ast, M.Sirine 8+5reb+1ast, C.Bremaud 6+3reb+1ast, D.Binta 4+4reb+4ast Calais: F.Devillers 18+5reb+4ast, M.Devaux 13+3reb+3ast, B.Ejiofor 12+1reb, C.Parisi 7+6reb+6ast, K.Salimata 6+7reb+1ast, P.Meg 4+2reb+2ast SIG - Mondeville 76-69 Everything could happen in llkirch-Graff. at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked SIG and 8th ranked Mondeville had identical 10-10 record. This time SIG used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Mondeville 76-69 on Saturday night. They outrebounded Mondeville 42-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Spanish point guard Binta Drame-Lo (171-2002) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Louise Dambach (176-1996) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Louise Bussiere (180-2002) who recorded 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and naturalized Moroccan Sarah Ousfar (183-1993) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Mondeville's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. SIG have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with La Tronche and Aulnoye. Loser Mondeville keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Montbrison. SIG will meet Calais (#11) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Mondeville will play against the league's leader Charnay and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: SIG: B.Drame-Lo 18+8reb+2ast, L.Dambach 12+8reb+6ast, S.Saint Juste 10+10reb+2ast, A.Linda 9+1reb, C.Mantelin 8+1ast, M.Hatchi 7+6reb+1ast Mondeville: B.Louise 16+5reb+4ast, S.Ousfar 14+7reb+3ast, B.Dinga-Mbomi 9+3reb+3ast, N.Nahan 9+6reb, E.Guennoc 6+3reb+1ast, S.Bouzenna 6+4ast |
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Olympiacos - Panathinaikos 87-83 Olympiacos earned A1 League title. They prevailed against Panathinaikos in Game 3 to conquer the seventh title in the last 8 editions of the tournament. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 18-11 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Olympiacos made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Megan Gustafson (190-1996, college: Iowa) who led her team to a victory scoring 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Angeliki Nikolopoulou (177-1991) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. The best for the losing side was the former international swingman Eleanna Christinaki (184-1996, college: Maryland) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Arica Carter (173-1996, college: Louisville) scored 14 points and 5 assists. Four Olympiacos and five Panathinaikos players scored in double figures. Panathinaikos' coach Eleni Kapogianni rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Olympiacos: M.Gustafson 22+8reb+5ast, A.Ayuso 21+4reb+3ast, A.Nikolopoulou 13+5reb+11ast, A.Stamolamprou 11+2reb+2ast, K.Shook 9+4reb, A.Spyridopoulou 9+2reb Panathinaikos: E.Christinaki 19+10reb+2ast, A.Carter 14+2reb+5ast, F.Dionysia 14+1reb+6ast, E.Potter 13+4reb+1ast, P.Pavlopoulou 11+1reb+3ast, A.Sotiriou 5+4reb+2ast |
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| D1 Round 6 (Second Stage): Last-ranked Hertzliya beat ASA Jerusalem - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Second Stage in D1 just ended. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Bottom-ranked Hertzliya managed to get a sixth victory on Sunday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked ASA Jerusalem in Hertzeliya 82-73. Hertzliya looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Breanna Richardson (185-1995, college: MSU) who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Nigerian-American forward Atonye Nyingifa (183-1990, college: UCLA, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. ASA Jerusalem's coach Ohad Gal rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Hertzliya (6-18) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with H.Petah Tikva. ASA Jerusalem at the other side keeps the eighth position with 17 games lost. The game in Jerusalem supposed to be also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked E.Holon (10-14) played at the court of 8th ranked ASA Jerusalem (7-17). E.Holon smashed ASA Jerusalem 106-67. It was a good game for the former international guard Jennie Simms (183-1994, college: ODU) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Danielle Raber contributed with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for ASA Jerusalem. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. E.Holon maintains seventh position with 10-14 record. ASA Jerusalem at the other side keeps the eighth place with 17 games lost. In the last two games of round 6 bottom-ranked Hertzliya was defeated by H.Petah Tikva in a road game 74-56. E.Holon smashed H.Petah Tikva at home 80-53. The best stats of 6th round was 12 points and 9 rebounds by Courtney Hurt of E.Holon.
ASA Jerusalem - E.Holon 67-106 The game in Jerusalem supposed to be also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked E.Holon (10-14) played at the court of 8th ranked ASA Jerusalem (7-17). E.Holon smashed ASA Jerusalem 106-67. E.Holon dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to ASA Jerusalem's 26 and made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They outrebounded ASA Jerusalem 54-30 including a 41-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. E.Holon players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a good game for the former international guard Jennie Simms (183-1994, college: ODU) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. International forward Danielle Raber (183-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Five E.Holon players scored in double figures. American center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Taylor Wurtz (183-1990, college: Wisconsin) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for ASA Jerusalem. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. E.Holon maintains seventh position with 10-14 record. ASA Jerusalem at the other side keeps the eighth place with 17 games lost. Top scorers: E.Holon: J.Simms 28+11reb+7ast, D.Raber 21+10reb+3ast, C.Hurt 18+6reb+2ast, V.Noa 15+3reb+6ast, T.Presley 10+4reb+3ast, A.Harden 5+5reb+4ast ASA Jerusalem: D.Adams 22+10reb+1ast, T.Wurtz 16+6reb+6ast, T.Turudic 10+2reb+3ast, A.Daniela 7+2ast, B.Gal Tamar 4+3reb, F.Adi 4+4reb+1ast H.Petah Tikva - Hertzliya 74-56 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Hertzliya's (6-18) road loss to ninth ranked H.Petah Tikva (6-18) 56-74. H.Petah Tikva outrebounded Hertzliya 46-31 including a 39-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for American center Kelsey Bone (193-1991, college: Texas A&M) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import guard Kenisha Bell (175-1994, college: Minnesota) contributed with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Nigerian-American guard Promise Amukamara (173-1993, college: Arizona St.) replied with 24 points and 6 assists and Nigerian-American forward Atonye Nyingifa (183-1990, college: UCLA, agency: LBM Management) added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Hertzliya. H.Petah Tikva maintains ninth position with 6-18 record, which they share with defeated Hertzliya. Top scorers: H.Petah Tikva: K.Bone 23+15reb+5ast, K.Bell 20+6reb+7ast, T.Muldrow 10+10reb+4ast, L.Purvis 10+2reb+2ast, A.Roth 6+6reb+3ast, H.Hadad 5+7reb+3ast Hertzliya: P.Amukamara 24+4reb+6ast, B.Richardson 13+5reb+1ast, A.Nyingifa 11+9reb+2ast, N.Zelivanski 4+3reb+1ast, S.Zambrotta 2+5reb+1ast, A.Leah 2+2reb Hertzliya - ASA Jerusalem 82-73 Bottom-ranked Hertzliya managed to get a sixth victory on Sunday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked ASA Jerusalem in Hertzeliya 82-73. Hertzliya looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Breanna Richardson (185-1995, college: MSU) who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Nigerian-American forward Atonye Nyingifa (183-1990, college: UCLA, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and her fellow American import guard Taylor Wurtz (183-1990, college: Wisconsin) added 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. ASA Jerusalem's coach Ohad Gal rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Hertzliya (6-18) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with H.Petah Tikva. ASA Jerusalem at the other side keeps the eighth position with 17 games lost. Top scorers: Hertzliya: B.Richardson 22+7reb+2ast, A.Nyingifa 13+6reb+2ast, A.Leah 13+4reb+2ast, M.Shea 7+3reb, P.Amukamara 7+5reb+8ast, S.Zambrotta 6+1reb+4ast ASA Jerusalem: T.Wurtz 28+8reb+4ast, D.Adams 27+12reb+4ast, T.Turudic 9+5reb+4ast, B.Gal Tamar 4+6reb+2ast, F.Adi 3+2reb, S.Mor 2+2ast E.Holon - H.Petah Tikva 80-53 No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked E.Holon (10-14) smashed at home 9th ranked H.Petah Tikva (6-18) 80-53. They outrebounded H.Petah Tikva 50-27 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. E.Holon players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by H.Petah Tikva's players. It was a good game for international forward Danielle Raber (183-1996) who led her team to a victory with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international guard Jennie Simms (183-1994, college: ODU) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five E.Holon players scored in double figures. E.Holon's coach Adan Inbar felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Kelsey Bone (193-1991, college: Texas A&M) replied with 13 points and 6 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Kenisha Bell (175-1994, college: Minnesota) added 10 points and 5 steals in the effort for H.Petah Tikva. E.Holon maintains seventh position with 10-14 record. H.Petah Tikva at the other side keeps the ninth place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Hertzliya. Top scorers: E.Holon: D.Raber 13+8reb+7ast, C.Hurt 12+9reb+2ast, A.Harden 11+4reb+4ast, J.Simms 11+9reb+3ast, K.Hodaya 10+5reb+2ast, V.Noa 8+2reb+2ast H.Petah Tikva: K.Bone 13+6reb+3ast, K.Bell 10+4reb+1ast, A.Roth 8+2reb+2ast, T.Muldrow 6+1reb+2ast, L.Purvis 5+5reb+1ast, P.Noy 3+2reb |
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| Famila Wuber Schio clinch 2023 Cup title - by Eurobasket News |
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Famila Wuber Schio - Umana Venezia 73:62 Famila Wuber Schio clinched 2023 Cup title in Italy. They overcame Umana Venezia 73:62 in the Final game of the Techfind Coppa Italia - Final 8 La Molisana. Famila Wuber Schio started with a 19-12 run and added massive 28-16 surge in the second period. Moreover, Famila Wuber Schio won the third quarter 19-17, whilst Umana Venezia replied with a 17-7 run in the last stanza. Rhyne Howard (188-SF, college: Kentucky) stepped up with 20 points and Marina Mabrey (180-PG, college: Notre Dame) netted 11. Egle Sventoraite (198-C-1991) brought 10 and Giorgia Sottana (176-PG-1988) had 9. Jessica Shepard (193-F-1996, college: Notre Dame) answered with 12 points in the losing effort. |
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| WJBL Round 1 of Quarter-Finals. Eneos and Chanson enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Eneos S. - Fujitsu RW 76-69 Eneos S. brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The former international power forward Ramu Tokashiki (193-1991) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks for the winners and the former international forward Moeko Nagaoka (183-1993) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists (made all of her seven free throws). Five Eneos S. players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international point guard Rui Machida (162-1993) responded with 22 points and 4 assists and Era Moeka (171-1998) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: Eneos S.: R.Tokashiki 19+13reb+4ast, M.Nagaoka 19+2reb+4ast, S.Takada 11+2reb, F.Mako 11+4reb+3ast, S.Miyazaki 11+2reb+4ast, S.Hayashi 3 Fujitsu RW: R.Machida 22+2reb+4ast, E.Moeka 16+7reb+1ast, Y.Nakamura 12+2reb+1ast, Y.Miyazawa 7+5reb+1ast, U.Akina 6+9reb+2ast, Y.Saori 4+1reb Mitsubishi K. - Chanson V-M 76-78 Chanson V-M outrebounded Mitsubishi K. 51-32 including a 24-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian center Izoje Uche (188-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 21 rebounds. Point guard Kuke Haruka (166-1995) contributed with 16 points and 9 assists for the winners. The former international Aya Watanabe (168-1992) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals and the former international Yuka Kosuge (181-1991) added 21 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Mitsubishi K.Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Chanson V-M: U.Izoje 17+21reb, H.Kuke 16+3reb+9ast, K.Aina 13+5reb+4ast, N.Parei 10, Y.Mai 10+7reb+2ast, H.Mizuno 9+5reb+3ast Mitsubishi K.: Y.Kosuge 21+12reb, A.Watanabe 18+5reb+12ast, R.Nishioka 15+5reb+2ast, N.Haruno 14+3reb+1ast, F.Nodoka 6+5reb+4ast, K.Hamaguchi 2 |
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| TTT Riga crowned WBBL champions - by Eurobasket News |
FINALKibirkstis-MRU - TTT Riga 68-69American forward Dekeiya Cohen (188-1996, college: Baylor) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kate Vilka (184-1996, college: Fordham) chipped in 25 points. Power forward Gintare Petronyte (195-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and forward Gintare Mazionyte (186-1991, college: Texas) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Kibirkstis-MRU: G.Petronyte 23+13reb+2ast, G.Mazionyte 12+5reb+4ast, G.Sulske 9+3reb, R.Theriot 7+1reb+5ast, E.Zabotkaite 6+3reb+1ast, K.Kazociunaite 5+6reb+1ast TTT Riga: K.Vilka 25+1reb+3ast, D.Cohen 18+19reb+1ast, V.Jasa 9+1reb, G.Basko-Melnbarde 6+8reb+4ast, I.Jakobsone 5+3reb+9ast, M.Miscenko 4+2reb 3-4 PlaceNeptunas - RSU 62-71Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mara Mote (178-2000, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Enija Viksne (178-2004) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Five RSU players scored in double figures. Ukrainian swingman Viktoria Balaban (176-1997, agency: BIG) answered with 22 points and point guard Dalia Donskichyte (169-2000) added 5 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Neptunas. Top scorers: Neptunas: V.Balaban 22+3reb+2ast, L.Tamutyte 13+4reb+2ast, D.Uliana 11+8reb, L.Ndoli 8+4reb, D.Donskichyte 5+10reb+4ast, A.Cerneckyte 3+4reb+2ast RSU: M.Mote 16+9reb+1ast, O.Evelina 12+7reb+1ast, L.Septe 12+4reb+2ast, V.Enija 11+6reb+9ast, A.Mikelsone 10+5reb+1ast, D.Pavelsone 5 |
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| TTT Riga crowned WBBL champions - by Eurobasket News |
FINALKibirkstis-MRU - TTT Riga 68-69American forward Dekeiya Cohen (188-1996, college: Baylor) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kate Vilka (184-1996, college: Fordham) chipped in 25 points. Power forward Gintare Petronyte (195-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and forward Gintare Mazionyte (186-1991, college: Texas) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Kibirkstis-MRU: G.Petronyte 23+13reb+2ast, G.Mazionyte 12+5reb+4ast, G.Sulske 9+3reb, R.Theriot 7+1reb+5ast, E.Zabotkaite 6+3reb+1ast, K.Kazociunaite 5+6reb+1ast TTT Riga: K.Vilka 25+1reb+3ast, D.Cohen 18+19reb+1ast, V.Jasa 9+1reb, G.Basko-Melnbarde 6+8reb+4ast, I.Jakobsone 5+3reb+9ast, M.Miscenko 4+2reb 3-4 PlaceNeptunas - RSU 62-71Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mara Mote (178-2000, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Enija Viksne (178-2004) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Five RSU players scored in double figures. Ukrainian swingman Viktoria Balaban (176-1997, agency: BIG) answered with 22 points and point guard Dalia Donskichyte (169-2000) added 5 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Neptunas. Top scorers: Neptunas: V.Balaban 22+3reb+2ast, L.Tamutyte 13+4reb+2ast, D.Uliana 11+8reb, L.Ndoli 8+4reb, D.Donskichyte 5+10reb+4ast, A.Cerneckyte 3+4reb+2ast RSU: M.Mote 16+9reb+1ast, O.Evelina 12+7reb+1ast, L.Septe 12+4reb+2ast, V.Enija 11+6reb+9ast, A.Mikelsone 10+5reb+1ast, D.Pavelsone 5 |
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| Stade and KSC share the top - by Eurobasket News |
| Stade and KSC share the top of the League with 4-1 records. Stade overcame Usfas 88-80 as they started with a 28-15 run and dominated the first half. Usfas managed to win both quarters in the second half to reduce the gap. KSC meanwhile edged AS Real 70-58. In another game Commune 6 overcame CFSM 66:57. |
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| Starlites draw first blood against Depiro women's playoff in semi-final series - by Eurobasket News |
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A superior Starlites FIJO display in the second quarter was the influential factor as they beat ARMS Depiro in this first game in the league semifinal series. In these ten minutes of effective play, Starlites outscored Arms Depiro 25-5 to open a considerable 40-20 halftime lead. Incidentally, the other three quarters all ended at par but, save the initial rubber, the Naxxar side were always in command of the proceedings. The game had a slow offensive start with Maria Bonett (174-C-1995) notching two free throws after 75 seconds of play. Australian Casey Samuels (182-G-1994) (32 points, 12 rebounds, three assists) replied with a mid-range jump shot followed by a trey to move her Mtarfa-based outfit into the lead. Starlites could not land a hoop and it was only through shots from the charity line, from Stephanie Demartino (24 points, seven rebounds, five steals) and Mikela Riolo (170-SG-2001) (seven assists, seven rebounds), that they kept close to Depiro who had a Samuels and-one play and a close range Leanne Duncan conclusion. Bonett scored Starlites' first bucket after almost seven minutes of play as the two sides kept head-to-head and closed the first quarter at an even 15-15. Starlites set off the second quarter with an 8-0 run and then closed the same quarter with 12 consecutive points as they cruised to a commanding 20-point lead at halftime, 40-20. Amelia Simmons (21 points, 11 rebounds) netted five hoops in this quarter with her teammates Riolo, Demartino, Christina Curmi, and Mikela Zammit Cordina adding other baskets. At the other end, Depiro had only one bucket in action as Samuels netted a trey in the third minute. For them, Julia Xerri (167-SG-1996) had a team-high six assists as well as seven rebounds, similar boards as Nicole Agius (155-PG-1998). Starlites had a good start also after the change of ends as they extended their lead to 50-24 with further treys from Riolo and Zammit Cordina and more under-the-board play from Simmons. After a long point drought, Depiro had an 8-0 streak midway in the third quarter with Duncan scoring a threeball followed by more Samuels hoops. But late Demartino buckets, even from long range, helped her side to return to a 20-point lead, 57-37, with one quarter to go. The outcome of the game was already decided and once again Starlites had a better start also in the last rubber. With Simmons and Demartino always in the thick of the action, they achieved the largest lead in the game, 72-54, until a late rally from Depiro helped them to marginally diminish the final deficit. The two sides now meet again this Sunday at 2PM where Depiro need to dig deep to try to force the third deciding game. Caffe Moak Luxol will be again interested spectators as they are awaiting the winners of this series in the league final series to be played on a best-of-five format. Courtesy of: sportsdesk.com.mt |
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| Prva A Round 19: Podgorica defeat Decic in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Prva A. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Fifth-ranked Decic (5-13) gave a tough game to second ranked Podgorica (14-4) in Tuzi on Saturday. The visitors from Podgorica managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected easier game. Podgorica forced 31 Decic turnovers. Strangely Decic outrebounded Podgorica 49-24 including a 38-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Serbian Nevena Vuckovic (177-1998) who led her team to a victory scoring 26 points. point guard Marija Baosic (163-2004) helped adding 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. At the losing side power forward Zana Tatar (182-2003) responded with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Podgorica maintains second place with 14-4 record having four points less than leader Buducnost. Newly promoted Decic keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. Podgorica are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Primorje (#6) in Herceg Novi in the next round. Decic will play on the road against Herceg Novi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Herceg Novi. Fourth ranked Niksic (6-12) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Primorje (2-15) 58-57 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for international swingman Milena Jaksic (178-1998) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Zoja Canovic accounted for 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Klaudija Bacovic (185-1998, college: Lyon) came up with 5 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists for Primorje in the defeat. Niksic maintains fourth place with 6-12 record. Primorje lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Niksic will play against league's leader Buducnost in Podgorica in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Primorje will play on the road against the league's second-placed Podgorica (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Very significant was Buducnost's (#1, 18-0) victory against 3rd placed Herceg Novi (8-9) 92-44. Maja Bigovic fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Buducnost's coach Vladan Radovic felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aleksandra Muzevic produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Undefeated Buducnost (18-0) have an impressive series of eighteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 18 victories in a row. Herceg Novi lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the third position with nine games lost. Buducnost will meet Niksic (#4) on the road in the next round. Herceg Novi will play against Decic and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 9 rebounds by Ljube Andric of Primorje.
Decic - Podgorica 80-82 Fifth-ranked Decic (5-13) gave a tough game to second ranked Podgorica (14-4) in Tuzi on Saturday. The visitors from Podgorica managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected easier game. Podgorica forced 31 Decic turnovers. Strangely Decic outrebounded Podgorica 49-24 including a 38-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Serbian Nevena Vuckovic (177-1998) who led her team to a victory scoring 26 points. Point guard Marija Baosic (163-2004) helped adding 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. At the losing side power forward Zana Tatar (182-2003) responded with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and center Andjela Rakocevic (182-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Four Decic players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Podgorica maintains second place with 14-4 record having four points less than leader Buducnost. Newly promoted Decic keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. Podgorica are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Primorje (#6) in Herceg Novi in the next round. Decic will play on the road against Herceg Novi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Podgorica: N.Vuckovic 26+4reb+3ast, D.Nada 11+1reb+3ast, B.Marija 11+7reb+5ast, I.Nikolina 9+2reb, B.Anastasija 7+2reb, R.Ana 3+1ast Decic: T.Zana 23+9reb+5ast, S.Anastasija 12+6reb, M.Sava 11+6reb+3ast, V.Valentina 11+4reb, R.Andjela 10+13reb+1ast, K.Mila 7+6reb+3ast Buducnost - Herceg Novi 92-44 Very significant was Buducnost's (#1, 18-0) victory against 3rd placed Herceg Novi (8-9) 92-44. Buducnost dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Herceg Novi's 28. Buducnost forced 20 Herceg Novi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 4 passes made by Herceg Novi's players. The former international center Maja Bigovic (195-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Marija Lekovic (170-2003) chipped in 12 points and 7 assists. Five Buducnost players scored in double figures. Buducnost's coach Vladan Radovic felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Serbian forward Aleksandra Muzevic (179-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Bosnian center Adna Razic (192-2001) added 5 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Buducnost (18-0) have an impressive series of eighteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 18 victories in a row. Herceg Novi lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the third position with nine games lost. Buducnost will meet Niksic (#4) on the road in the next round. Herceg Novi will play against Decic and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Buducnost: D.Anastasija 15+2reb+2ast, R.Zorana 14+4reb+3ast, L.Marija 12+3reb+7ast, M.Bigovic 12+12reb+1ast, D.Zivkovic 11+2reb+5ast, M.Bigovic 9+2reb+3ast Herceg Novi: A.Muzevic 19+10reb+4ast, G.Sara 6+2reb, A.Razic 5+7reb, M.Vasilija 4+1reb, D.Andrea 4+3reb, M.Nikolina 4+4reb Primorje - Niksic 57-58 Important game to mention about took place in Herceg Novi. Fourth ranked Niksic (6-12) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Primorje (2-15) 58-57 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for international swingman Milena Jaksic (178-1998) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Zoja Canovic (172-2005) accounted for 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Center Klaudija Bacovic (185-1998, college: Lyon) came up with 5 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Ljube Andric (183-2007) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Primorje in the defeat. Niksic maintains fourth place with 6-12 record. Primorje lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Niksic will play against league's leader Buducnost in Podgorica in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Primorje will play on the road against the league's second-placed Podgorica (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Niksic: M.Jaksic 23+6reb, L.Andjela 9+11reb+1ast, P.Marija 9+5reb+4ast, C.Zoja 9+9reb+5ast, M.Djordjina 8+5reb+4ast, T.Sara 0 Primorje: A.Ljube 16+9reb+1ast, I.Kristina 13+4reb, V.Natasa 11+1reb, K.Anastasija 8+5reb+5ast, K.Bacovic 5+12reb+9ast, B.Teodora 2+1reb+2ast |
| Vuckovic number one in Montenegro Prva A for round 19 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Serbian Nevena Vuckovic (177-SF-1998) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Podgorica, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 19. The 24-year old player was the main contributor (26 points, four rebounds and three assists) to her team's victory, helping them to edge out Decic (#5, 5-13) 82-80. Podgorica maintains the 2nd position in Montenegrin Prva A. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Podgorica will need more victories to improve their 14-4 record. In the team's last game Vuckovic had a remarkable 64.3% from 2-point range. It was one of impressive evenings for her as usually she does not deliver so high stats. Nevena Vuckovic averages this season 11.4ppg. The second best player in last round's games was young Zana Tatar (182-F/C-2003) of Decic. Tatar had a very good evening with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Decic was edged by the higher-ranked Podgorica (#2, 14-4) 82-80. Decic managed to keep the same 5th spot in the standings. 13 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Decic managed to get this year. Tatar is a newcomer at Decic, but is already one of team's top players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 12.2ppg (#9). She also registered 4.8 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was forward Ljube Andric (183-F-2007) of Primorje (#6). Andric scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Despite Andric's great performance Primorje lost 57-58 to slightly higher-ranked Niksic (#4, 6-12). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. Primorje can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-15 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Andric has individually a great season in Montenegro. After 17 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 12.9ppg (6th best) and rebounds with 12.4rpg (#1 in league). She also has 1.5bpg and FGP: 55.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Nada Drobnjak) of Podgorica - 11 points and 3 assists 5. Maja Bigovic (195-C-2002) of Buducnost - 12 points and 12 rebounds 6. Marija Lekovic (170-PG-2003) of Buducnost - 12 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Zorana Radonjic (173-G-2002) of Buducnost - 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Marija Baosic (163-PG-2004) of Podgorica - 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Milena Jaksic (178-F/G-1998) of Niksic - 23 points and 6 rebounds 10. Andjela Lalovic (190-C-1999) of Niksic - 9 points and 11 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Olivia Westphal commits to Eastern Michigan University - by Eurobasket News | |
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Eastern-Michigan-University signed guard Olivia Westphal (5'9''). Bethel Park (PA) native played for the last two years at University of Duquesne. But in 15 games she had just 1.5ppg last season. Westphal's high school career she had spent at Bethel Park High, which she graduated in 2021. |
| LSU Takes Down Iowa 102-85 to Claim First Title in Program History - by Eurobasket News |
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Kim Mulkey and the Tigers have done the improbable in her second season in Baton Rouge. LSU is your 2023 NCAA Champion after defeating Iowa 102-85 Sunday afternoon in the American Airlines Center. It's history. With one of the fastest turnarounds of all-time, Mulkey has created a monster in just two years with the program. For the Tigers, it was utter domination from start to finish led by Jasmine Carson (5'10''-G) off the bench, giving LSU a major boost into halftime. The Jasmine Carson Game 21 first half points. 7-of-7 from the field. 5-of-5 from beyond the arc. It was Carson who came alive to catapult LSU to a big first half lead where the Tigers never looked back. The West Virginia transfer has had an up and down season for LSU this season, but came alive when this program needed her most. It was the Tigers' three-point shooting that put them out in front early, connecting on nine of their first 12 attempts. An area this squad has struggled in all postseason, when the lights were brightest, they came alive. LSU ended the afternoon shooting 11-of-17 from deep led by Carson and her first half dominance from deep. Caitlin Clark (6'0''-G-2001) is the Real Deal As if there was ever a question, Clark was as good as advertised. The AP Player of the Year finished the night with 30 points and 8 assists for the Hawkeyes, burying her fair share of threes on the Tigers defense. Just a junior, Clark has the chance to continue her meteoric rise into her final season with Iowa. It was a masterclass showing from Clark despite battling foul trouble, but the lack of involvement from her teammates ultimately plagued the Hawkeyes. Secondary Success, Reese Foul Trouble With Carson and LaDazhia Williams (6'4''-F-1998) erupting through the first two and a half quarters, it took the load off of superstars Angel Reese (6'3''-F) and Alexis Morris (5'6''-G). Carson took control of the pace in the first half with Williams getting it done in the third. Both Reese and Morris battled foul trouble all night after picking up two early ones. With Reese on the bench for most of the second quarter, Williams became the go-to player in the post. It was a mix of inside touches and short jumpers that she utilized against the weak interior of Iowa, getting just about anything she wanted. For the SEC Freshman of the Year, Flaujae Johnson (5'7''-G), her contributions were huge. Totaling 10 points on the night, her early game struggles went in the rearview mirror after getting timely buckets down the stretch. It was a huge night for the Tigers' role players. For Reese, it wasn't a game that she imagined, but adding in her fair share of buckets lifted the Tigers to a huge win over Iowa. Foul Calls 15 foul calls through the first 13 and a half minutes of play set the tone for what was to come in this one. with Angel Reese and Alexis Morris both adding two quick fouls, they relied on their reserves to handle business and that they did. LSU stars Caitlin Clark and McKenna Warnock (6'1''-F/G) were also victims of the referees. It was a scrappy, hard-fought contest where the Tigers ultimately handled business and got it done. Courtesy of: si.com |
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CAB Madeira - Sportiva 53-61 Sportiva forced 22 CAB Madeira turnovers. Emanuely Oliveira stepped up and scored 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and guard Luana Serranho (168-1999, college: Campbell) chipped in 11 points. At the losing side American-Guyanese guard Miriam McKenzie (177-1990, college: Loyola, MD) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Paige Cannon (185-1996, college: Duquesne) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four CAB Madeira players scored in double figures. Top scorers: CAB Madeira: M.McKenzie 15+8reb+1ast, B.McDavid 12+8reb+1ast, L.Maria 10+2reb+5ast, P.Cannon 10+11reb+1ast, R.Oliveira 3+1reb+4ast, C.Andreia 2+2reb+1ast Sportiva: O.Emanuely 19+7reb+1ast, L.Serranho 11+3reb+3ast, A.Lovett 9+4reb+2ast, A.Cerino 7+3reb+1ast, S.Carvalheira 6+7reb+2ast, V.Sengo 6+3reb CDEFF - GDESSA 69-74 GDESSA outrebounded CDEFF 44-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. American forward Kamilah Jackson (183-1992, college: Hawaii) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 22 rebounds for the winning side and the former international forward Maianca Umabano (180-1997) accounted for 23 points. Four GDESSA players scored in double figures. American forward Dayna Rouse (185-1998, college: Longwood) came up with 25 points and 9 rebounds and forward Ndioma Kane (188-1999) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for CDEFF in the defeat. Top scorers: CDEFF: D.Rouse 25+9reb, K.Ndioma 14+6reb+3ast, A.Smith 12+5reb+2ast, F.Cristina 8+4reb+3ast, C.Goncalves 6+2reb+3ast, S.Dilma 4+2reb+1ast GDESSA: M.Umabano 23+4reb+2ast, K.Jackson 20+22reb+2ast, M.Costa 15+2reb+2ast, K.Freeman 10+10reb+1ast, S.Ressurreicao 4+2reb+4ast, B.Daub 2+3reb+2ast Imortal - Benfica 52-50 Imortal forced 19 Benfica turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Brazilian center Monique Pereira (190-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Marcia Carvalho (168-1992) contributed with 9 points for the winners. Imortal's coach Ricardo Xufre used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Brazilian forward Raphaella Monteiro (181-1995) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and the former international point guard Ana Rodrigues (170-1998) added 11 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Benfica. Top scorers: Benfica: A.Rodrigues 11+5reb+2ast, R.Monteiro 11+10reb+1ast, A.Joana 9+1reb, C.Warley 8+3reb, C.Cruz 5+9reb+1ast, J.Soeiro 3+2reb+9ast Imortal: M.Pereira 15+11reb, S.Queiroz 10+2reb+3ast, M.Carvalho 9+4reb+3ast, R.Rosario 6+4reb+2ast, L.Leticia 5+4reb, M.Pompeu 3+2ast Q.Lombos - Esgueira 49-77 Esgueira dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Q.Lombos' 28. Esgueira forced 22 Q.Lombos turnovers. American swingman Vashti Nwagbaraocha (181-1997, college: William Penn) nailed 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and point guard Ana Raimundo (167-1993) accounted for 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Nwagbaraocha is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Esgueira players scored in double figures. American Michaela Porter (182, college: App State) came up with 26 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Mariana Carvalho (176-2001) added 7 points respectively for Q.Lombos in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Q.Lombos: M.Porter 26+7reb, M.Carvalho 7+4reb+2ast, I.Faustino 5+4reb+3ast, R.Julien 5+5reb, V.Nahomis 4+4reb+1ast, L.Livulo 2+4reb+1ast Esgueira: V.Nwagbaraocha 20+7reb+2ast, A.Fajardo 20+5reb+1ast, G.Raimundo 16+4reb+4ast, A.Raimundo 14+5reb+8ast, D.Fatumata 5+9reb+3ast, R.Sara 2 |
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SEMISConstanta - Arad 80-63It looked good early as Arad took a 4-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Constanta had a 22-9 second period charge getting the lead and Arad was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 63-80. Constanta forced 19 Arad turnovers. American forward Keyona Hayes (187-1994, college: Miami, FL) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and international guard Alina Podar (178-1998) accounted for 25 points. Four Constanta players scored in double figures. American forward Trinity Baptiste (183-1998, college: Arizona) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Nikki Greene (193-1990, college: Penn St.) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Arad in the defeat. Top scorers: Constanta: A.Podar 25+1reb+2ast, K.Hayes 20+10reb+2ast, R.Tobin 12+10reb+5ast, M.Dzombeta 10+2reb+7ast, C.Anisia 4+2reb, C.Paloma 4+4reb+2ast Arad: T.Baptiste 27+15reb+4ast, N.Bogicevic 10+2reb+1ast, N.Greene 10+10reb+1ast, M.Pyka 6+1reb, A.Virjoghe 5+2reb, B.Hadzovic 5+2reb+8ast Sf.Gheorghe - Rapid 80-62 The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 12-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 80-62. Sf.Gheorghe looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American center Khadijiah Cave (190-1995, college: Baylor) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Annemarie Gordi-Parau (175-1984) chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Sf.Gheorghe's coach Zoran Mikes used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Rodjanae Wade (188-1998, college: UNLV) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Adrienne Motley (175-1995, college: Miami, FL) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Sf.Gheorghe: K.Cave 25+15reb, B.Hristova 17+4reb+2ast, L.Gereben 11+4reb+3ast, A.Gordi-Parau 9+7reb+10ast, M.Jespersen 8+3reb+4ast, B.Jones 7+3reb+5ast Rapid: R.Wade 16+12reb+2ast, A.Motley 15+8reb+3ast, C.Popescu 11+3reb+4ast, F.Stanici-Diaconu 7+3reb+1ast, G.Irimia 6+3reb+1ast, N.Ghita 4+2reb |
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| D1 Round 5: APR hand first loss to REG - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated REG (4-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by APR (5-0) 80-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of REG. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Undefeated APR have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Defending champion REG keeps the second position with one game lost. Bottom-ranked UR BBC is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to fourth ranked Gahini (3-2) 60-46. The victory was the third consecutive win for Gahini. They moved-up to third place, which they share with RP-IPRC Huye and GSMRR. UR BBC lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Fifth ranked GSMRR (3-2) played at the court of 7th ranked UR Kigali (1-4). GSMRR smashed UR Kigali 69-25 on Saturday. GSMRR moved-up to third place, which they share with RP-IPRC Huye and Gahini. Newly promoted UR Kigali dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with The Hoops. In the last game of round 5 The Hoops was beaten by RP-IPRC Huye on the road 74-57.
RP-IPRC Huye - The Hoops 74-57 No shocking result in a game when third ranked RP-IPRC Huye (3-2) beat at home 6th ranked The Hoops (1-4) 74-57 on Saturday. RP-IPRC Huye maintains third place with 3-2 record having just two points less than leader APR, which they share with GSMRR and Gahini. The Hoops lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with UR Kigali. UR BBC - Gahini 46-60 Bottom-ranked UR BBC is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to fourth ranked Gahini (3-2) 60-46. The victory was the third consecutive win for Gahini. They moved-up to third place, which they share with RP-IPRC Huye and GSMRR. UR BBC lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. REG - APR 63-80 The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated REG (4-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by APR (5-0) 80-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of REG. It was a key game for the top position in the league. APR have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Defending champion REG keeps the second position with one game lost. UR Kigali - GSMRR 25-69 The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Fifth ranked GSMRR (3-2) played at the court of 7th ranked UR Kigali (1-4). GSMRR smashed UR Kigali 69-25 on Saturday. GSMRR moved-up to third place, which they share with RP-IPRC Huye and Gahini. Newly promoted UR Kigali dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with The Hoops. |
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| SKL Round 10 (Second Stage): Leader Celje gets another victory - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Undefeated leader Celje delivered the ninth consecutive win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Maribor (4-6) 91-59. The game without a history. Celje led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Maribor to just 5 points in third quarter. Celje forced 20 Maribor turnovers and outrebounded them 38-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Lea Bartelme (178-2005) fired 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Australian Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Mia Zeks (175-2004) produced 8 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Celje (9-0) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 9 victories in a row. Maribor lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games lost. Celje will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Maribor will play at home against the league's second-placed Triglav (#2) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Bottom-ranked Domzale (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 96-68 loss to third ranked Jezica (6-2) in Ljubljana. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Hana Ivanusa (181-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Elena Lazarevic contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Yeisy Perez (172-2002) replied with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Domzale. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jezica maintains third position with 6-2 record having four points less than leader Celje. Domzale at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Jezica will play against Konjice (#6) at home in the next round. Domzale will play against Ilrija and hopes to get finally their first victory. The game in Konjice supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Triglav (7-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Konjice (2-8). Triglav smashed Konjice 85-45 on Saturday. Ana Saric scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Eva Brdnik responded with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Triglav maintains second position with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader Celje. Loser Konjice keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. Triglav will meet Maribor (#5) on the road in the next round. Konjice will play against Jezica in Ljubljana and hope to secure a win.
Celje - Maribor 91-59 Undefeated leader Celje delivered the ninth consecutive win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Maribor (4-6) 91-59. The game without a history. Celje led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Maribor to just 5 points in third quarter. Celje forced 20 Maribor turnovers and outrebounded them 38-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Lea Bartelme (178-2005) fired 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Australian Taylah Simmons (185-1997, college: Southeastern) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Celje players scored in double figures. Swingman Mia Zeks (175-2004) produced 8 points and 8 rebounds and center Spela Brecelj (185-2005) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Celje (9-0) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 9 victories in a row. Maribor lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games lost. Celje will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Maribor will play at home against the league's second-placed Triglav (#2) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Maribor: T.Tina 13+1reb, B.Spela 10+7reb, S.Aneja 8+3ast, Z.Mia 8+8reb+2ast, M.Dautovic 7+3reb+1ast, V.Zoja 5+1reb+3ast Celje: B.Lea 15+5reb+6ast, L.Debeljak 15+3reb+1ast, T.Simmons 13+7reb+2ast, S.Loomis 11+3reb+2ast, S.Zoja 11+1reb+3ast, J.Mojca 8+7reb+1ast Jezica - Domzale 96-68 Bottom-ranked Domzale (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 96-68 loss to third ranked Jezica (6-2) in Ljubljana. The game was mostly controlled by Jezica. Domzale was better in fourth quarter 26-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 19-of-22 charity shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Jezica had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Hana Ivanusa (181-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Elena Lazarevic (179-2005) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Jezica players scored in double figures. Yeisy Perez (172-2002) replied with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Italian power forward Laura Medeot (183-2003) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Domzale. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jezica maintains third position with 6-2 record having four points less than leader Celje. Domzale at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Jezica will play against Konjice (#6) at home in the next round. Domzale will play against Ilrija and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Domzale: M.Laura 18+5reb, Y.Perez 15+8reb, D.Eva 13+4reb+2ast, A.Markovic 6+1reb+2ast, N.Ana 6+3reb, B.Spela 5+2reb+3ast Jezica: L.Mehle 17+2reb+2ast, L.Elena 16+6reb+5ast, I.Hana 14+10reb+6ast, E.Micunovic 14+4reb+1ast, M.Ana 9+3ast, M.Manca 6+3reb+1ast Konjice - Triglav 45-85 The game in Konjice supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Triglav (7-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Konjice (2-8). Triglav smashed Konjice 85-45 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Triglav. Konjice managed to win third quarter 13-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Triglav dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Konjice's 18 and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Konjice 48-24 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ana Saric (185-2000) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Gala Kramzar (180-1999) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds (made all of her seven free throws) during the contest. At the losing side forward Eva Brdnik (173-1997) responded with 10 points and 5 rebounds and guard Zoja Visocnik (168-2005) scored 10 points. Triglav maintains second position with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader Celje. Loser Konjice keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. Triglav will meet Maribor (#5) on the road in the next round. Konjice will play against Jezica in Ljubljana and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Konjice: E.Brdnik 10+5reb+2ast, V.Zoja 10+1reb+2ast, M.Podgrajsek 7+1reb+1ast, O.Hana 7+5reb, T.Cresnik 4+4reb+1ast, S.Alja 4+1reb Triglav: G.Kramzar 21+6reb+2ast, A.Saric 18+7reb+5ast, Z.Tinkara 14+1reb, R.Abramovic 9+6reb+1ast, M.Vrecer 7+4reb+3ast, D.Anja 6+7reb+2ast |
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| Zaragoza and Avenida advance to Copa de la Reina Final - by Eurobasket News |
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Zaragoza and Avenida advanced to Copa de la Reina Final in Spain. Avenida edged Bizkaia 59-53 as they dominated the majority of the game, despite the loss at the end quarter. Leonor Rodriguez-Manso (180-G-1991, college: FSU) stepped up with 9 points for the winners. Andrijana Cvitkovic (190-F-1994, college: Dayton) replied with 16 points in the losing effort. Zaragoza meanwhile edged Valencia 74-59. Trailing 18-28 at the end of the first quarter, Zaragoza took control in the rest of the game. Vega Gimeno (185-F-1991, college: RMU) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Leonie Fiebich (193-SF-2000) netted 16. Raquel Carrera (188-C-2001) replied with 24 points in defeat. |
| Zaragoza celebrate first ever Copa de la Reina title - by Eurobasket News |
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Zaragoza - Avenida 55-51 Zaragoza captured the historic first ever Copa de la Reina title. They overcame Avenida to secure the trophy. Markeisha Gatling (196-C-1992, college: NC State) produced 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Avenida enjoyed a 14-12 lead after ten minutes. Zaragoza however erased the deficit in the second term to even the score at 24. Avenida regained the advantage in the third term. They established a 5-point lead heading into the fourth stanza. But Zaragoza responded with a strong 18-9 rally in the final quarter to snatch the victory. Helena Oma (180-F-1996) accounted for 14 points in the win. Bridget Carleton (185-F-1997, college: Iowa St.) answered with 13 points, while Maria Fasoula (196-F-1997, college: Vanderbilt) chipped in 10 points in the loss. |
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| Damligan Round 1 of Semifinals. Lulea and Sodertalje with confident wins - by Eurobasket News |
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Lulea Basket - Ostersund 84-55 Lulea Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Ostersund's 16. Lulea Basket forced 25 Ostersund turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 4 steals. Her fellow American import guard Bria Goss (178-1992, college: Kentucky) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Forward Moa Lundqvist (185-1995, college: USF) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Hannah Whitish (175-1998, college: Nebraska) added 14 points in the effort for Ostersund. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Lulea Basket: B.Goss 20+2ast, B.McCarty-Williams 18+2reb+2ast, A.Nystrom 12+7reb+2ast, M.Kraker 8+1reb+5ast, S.Hagg 7+2reb+1ast, E.Borgh 5+4reb+1ast Ostersund: H.Whitish 14+2reb+2ast, M.Lundqvist 12+14reb+2ast, S.Dahlin 9+2reb, S.Astrid 7+5reb+1ast, G.Bronson 5+2reb+3ast, J.Kelliher 5+9reb+1ast Sodertalje - Norrkoping 69-59 Sodertalje made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. International guard Klara Lundquist (173-1999) stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds (made all of her seven free throws) for the winners and the former international power forward Louice Halvarsson (191-1989) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side the former international forward Rakel Gyberg (182-1998) responded with 8 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Alexa Held (178-1999, college: DePaul) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Sodertalje: K.Lundquist 22+8reb+2ast, E.Eldebrink 15+2reb+2ast, L.Halvarsson 14+7reb+1ast, F.Eldebrink 7+5reb+4ast, A.Dye 5+10reb+1ast, N.Edessa 4+1reb Norrkoping: A.Held 16+2reb+3ast, M.Ahlberg 9+3reb, S.Pelander 8+4reb+1ast, L.Hjern 8+3reb+4ast, R.Gyberg 8+12reb+1ast, B.Harvey-Carr 6+5reb+1ast |
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| Zheng number one in Taiwan WSBL for round 13 - by Eurobasket News | ||
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International Yi-Xiu Zheng (178-SF-1993) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for second-ranked Cathay Life, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 13. The 29-year old player was the main contributor (23 points, eight rebounds and two assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Taipower (#4, 2-11) 72-62. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Cathay Life maintains the 2nd position in Taiwanese WSBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Cathay Life will need more victories to improve their 10-3 record. Zheng has many years of experience at Cathay Life, through which she has constantly improved. Yi-Xiu Zheng has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (4th best: 14.0ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 9.4rpg) and averages impressive 1.2bpg,2.1spg and 61.5% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young international center Tieh Lin (182-C-1999) of league's leader Taiyuan T.. Lin had a very good evening with a double-double of 13 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Taiyuan T. was edged by slightly lower-ranked Chunghua T. (#3, 4-9) 66-65. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Taiyuan T. still maintains its place as the top team in the standings, even despite this loss. Her team has currently 10-3 record. Lin is a newcomer at Taiyuan T., but is already one of team's top players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.8ppg (#1). She also registered 12.8 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was another Taiyuan T.'s star - international guard Ying-Li Huang (170-G-1989). Huang scored 17 points and passed four assists. Despite Huang's great performance Taiyuan T. lost 65-66 to #3 ranked Chunghua T.. But her team cannot count on just these two top stars as they also need help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Taiyuan T. needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 10 victories and 3 lost games. Huang has a great season in Taiwan. After 13 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 8.5ppg (3rd best), rebounds with 2.8rpg (3rd best) and assists with 3.3apg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Meng-Xin Chen (163-G-1999) of Cathay Life - 11 points and 4 assists 5. Jia-Wei Liu (175-F-1988) of Chunghua T. - 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Yi-Tao Su (175-F-1992) of Taipower - 8 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Hui-Zhen Peng (169-G-1996) of Taipower - 10 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 8. You-Yiwen Wang (175-G-1996) of Chunghua T. - 7 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Szu-Chin Pan (170-G-1992) of Chunghua T. - 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Yu-Ting Lin (179-F/G-1994) of Cathay Life - 9 points and 4 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| WSBL Round 14: Taiyuan Textile beat Taipower in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An exciting game was when First ranked Taiyuan Textile faced 4th ranked Taipower. Taiyuan Textile (11-3) defeated Taipower (2-12) 78-62. The best player for the winners was the former international center Tieh Lin (182-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds. The former international guard Hsiao-Tong Peng (168-1998) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. The former international forward Yi-Tao Su (175-1992) produced 9 points and 10 rebounds for Taiyuan Textile. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Taiyuan Textile maintains first position with 11-3 record, which they share with Cathay Life. Taipower at the other side stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Taiyuan Textile is looking forward to face league's second-placed Cathay Life in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Taipower will play against Chunghwa Telecom and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game was when Second ranked Cathay Life faced 3rd ranked Chunghwa Telecom. Cathay Life (11-3) defeated Chunghwa Telecom (4-10) 60-44. The former international Yi-Xiu Zheng (178-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points and 7 rebounds. Yu-Chun Chen contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Shi-Zan Xu replied with 8 points and 4 assists for Chunghwa Telecom. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Taiyuan T. Chunghwa Telecom at the other side keeps the third place with ten games lost. Cathay Life will play against league's leader Taiyuan Textile in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Chunghwa Telecom will play against Taipower and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Taipower - Taiyuan T. 62-78 An exciting game was when First ranked Taiyuan Textile faced 4th ranked Taipower. Taiyuan Textile (11-3) defeated Taipower (2-12) 78-62. The best player for the winners was the former international center Tieh Lin (182-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds. The former international guard Hsiao-Tong Peng (168-1998) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. The former international forward Yi-Tao Su (175-1992) produced 9 points and 10 rebounds and center Zi-Yu Yang (180-1995) added 19 points respectively for Taiyuan Textile. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Taiyuan Textile maintains first position with 11-3 record, which they share with Cathay Life. Taipower at the other side stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Taiyuan Textile is looking forward to face league's second-placed Cathay Life in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Taipower will play against Chunghwa Telecom and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Taipower: Y.Zi-Yu 19+1reb, Y.Zhang 12+4reb, C.Kuo 9+8reb+2ast, Y.Su 9+10reb+1ast, H.Qin-Yu 7+4reb+3ast, P.Hui-Zhen 4+4reb+2ast Taiyuan T.: H.Peng 15+3reb+5ast, L.Pei-Zhen 14+2reb+1ast, T.Lin 10+17reb+1ast, C.Cho 9+3reb+2ast, W.Lin 9+5reb+1ast, S.Jing-Ru 6+3reb+2ast Chunghua T. - Cathay Life 44-60 An exciting game was when Second ranked Cathay Life faced 3rd ranked Chunghwa Telecom. Cathay Life (11-3) defeated Chunghwa Telecom (4-10) 60-44. Cathay Life forced 21 Chunghwa Telecom turnovers. The former international Yi-Xiu Zheng (178-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Yu-Chun Chen (176-1987) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Shi-Zan Xu replied with 8 points and 4 assists and swingman Yushu Lin (168-1996) added 7 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Chunghwa Telecom. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Taiyuan T. Chunghwa Telecom at the other side keeps the third place with ten games lost. Cathay Life will play against league's leader Taiyuan Textile in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Chunghwa Telecom will play against Taipower and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Chunghua T.: H.Liu 8+1reb+1ast, X.Shi-Zan 8+2reb+4ast, L.Yushu 7+5reb, X.Ting-Yu 5+4reb+1ast, S.Pan 4+4reb+3ast, C.Yi-Xuan 4+3reb+1ast Cathay Life: Y.Zheng 12+7reb, Y.Chen 12+6reb, Y.Hsu 8+3reb+1ast, W.Chen 6+3reb+1ast, F.Huang 4+4reb+4ast, C.Meng-Xin 4+5reb+2ast |
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| Weathersby's double-double lands her TKBL Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had a double-double of 42 points and 18 rebounds, while her team was edged out by Yalova Vip (#11, 9-18) 80-78. Edremit maintains the 6th position in Turkish league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Edremit will need to avoid more loses keep or improve their 16-11 record. In the team's last game Weathersby had a remarkable 83.3% from 2-point range. She turned to be Edremit's top player in her first season with the team. University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate has very impressive stats this year. Weathersby is in league's top in points (4th best: 26.3ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 14.2rpg) and averages solid 1.5bpg and 67.7% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Mireille Muganza (185-C-1990) of Diba Ankara. She is DR Congolese center in her first season at Diba Ankara. In the last game Muganza recorded impressive double-double of 36 points and 10 rebounds. Of course Diba Ankara cruised to a 97-86 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Elazig Karabulut (#9, 11-15). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. But Diba Ankara managed to improve slightly their position in standings taking 14th place. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 9-18 record. Muganza is a newcomer at Diba Ankara and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Ameryst Alston (175-G-1993) of Elazig Karabulut (#9). Alston got into 30-points club by scoring 41 points in the last round. She went also for eleven rebounds and eight assists. Despite Alston's great performance Elazig Karabulut lost 86-97 to the lower-ranked Diba Ankara (#14, 9-18). But her team cannot count on just a single shooter as she also needs help of the other teammates. Alston has a great season in Turkey. After 27 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 30.3ppg (best scorer) and assists with 5.2apg (4th best). She also has 2.9spg and FGP: 54.0%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Yemiyah Morris (198-C-1998) of Elazig Il - 28 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Saliha Mandiraci (169-SG-2002) of Botas GA - 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Monique Reid (185-F-1990) of Bogazici - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Basak Altunbey (189-C-1996) of Yalova Vip - 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Melisa Eroglu (2002) of Diba Ankara - 17 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Ozge Karatas (174-F-1996) of Antalya - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Yagmur Ozturk (1998) of Edremit - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Meesseman's double-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had a double-double of 28 points and 12 rebounds, while her team outclassed Ormanspor (#10, 9-17) with 40-point margin 106-66. Fenerbahce maintains the 2nd position in Turkish KBSL. They are still close to the very top. Fenerbahce would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 23-3 record. In the team's last game Meesseman had a remarkable 72.2% from 2-point range. She turned to be Fenerbahce's top player in her first season with the team. Emma Meesseman averages this season 17.1ppg and 6.5rpg. Second best performed player last round was Lyndra Weaver (185-F/C-1987) of Kayseri. She is American forward in her first season at Kayseri. In the last game Weaver recorded impressive double-double of 32 points and 14 rebounds. Of course Kayseri cruised to a 76-66 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Cankaya (#8, 9-17). This victory allowed Kayseri to move up to 12th position in the standings. 19 lost games are too many comparing to just seven victories Kayseri managed to get this year. Weaver is a newcomer at Kayseri and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.8ppg (#6). She also registered 7.9 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to forward Elif Bayram (181-F-2001) of Besiktas (#7). Bayram scored 18 points and grabbed eighteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Bayram's great performance Besiktas lost 71-75 to slightly higher-ranked Emlak (#5, 16-10). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Besiktas ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 14 games, recording just twelve victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Bayram could help Besiktas to bring them higher in the standings. Bayram has a great season in Turkey. After 25 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 9.1rpg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Khaalia Hillsman (195-C-1996) of Antalya 07 - 25 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Jaelyn Brown (184-G/F) of Rize - 25 points and 16 rebounds 6. Feyonda Fitzgerald (170-G-1995) of Antalya 07 - 34 points and 9 assists 7. Channon Fluker (193-C-1997) of Bursa - 15 points, 27 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Sevgi Uzun (170-PG-1997) of Botas A. - 24 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Tiffany Hayes) of Mersin - 24 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Kubra Sevindik) of Besiktas - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Fenerbahce - Besiktas 90-70 Fenerbahce outrebounded Besiktas 52-37 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Besiktas' players. American point guard Kayla McBride (180-1992, college: Notre Dame) nailed 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Hungarian-American point guard Courtney Vandersloot (173-1989, college: Gonzaga) accounted for 17 points and 14 assists. American point guard Dana Evans (168-1998, college: Louisville) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 assists and the other American import forward Monique Billings (192-1996, college: UCLA) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Besiktas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Fenerbahce: K.McBride 25+6reb+6ast, C.Vandersloot 17+3reb+14ast, B.Stewart 14+9reb+3ast, G.Selin 9+3reb, K.Stokes 8+17reb+2ast, S.Onar 6+2reb+2ast Besiktas: D.Evans 24+2reb+12ast, M.Billings 15+9reb+1ast, E.Bayram 11+13reb, S.Kubra 8+2ast, M.Uzunoglu 7+10reb, Y.Tasar 5+1reb+1ast Mersin - Cankaya 114-67 Mersin dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Cankaya's 32. They outrebounded Cankaya 45-30 including 16 on the offensive glass. Mersin shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 44 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Cankaya's players. The former international guard Asena Yalcin (170-1991) fired 29 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international center Esra Ural-Topuz (198-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Mersin's coach Emre Vatansever felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international center Melike Yalcinkaya (189-1993) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Tugba Oral (175-1986) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Mersin: A.Yalcin 29+6reb+8ast, S.Atas 17+2reb+7ast, G.Fitik 15+6reb+1ast, E.Ural-Topuz 14+12reb+3ast, H.Tiffany 10+4reb+3ast, G.Takmaz 10+3reb+4ast Cankaya: G.Ugur 19+2ast, M.Yalcinkaya 16+9reb+1ast, A.Cora 15+3reb+4ast, T.Oral 14+6reb+3ast, I.Turk 3+1reb+2ast, A.Cengizhan 0+4reb+2ast Galatasaray - Nesibe 76-69 American center Azura Stevens (198-1996, college: UConn) fired 26 points and 4 assists for the winners. International center Teaira McCowan (201-1996, college: MSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. American guard Jessica Thomas (168-1994, college: Miami, FL) produced 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American-North Macedonian forward Merritt Hempe (190-1994, college: Georgia) added 22 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Galatasaray: A.Stevens 26+4reb+4ast, T.McCowan 19+14reb, P.Bilgic 11+3reb+1ast, B.Akbas 8+1reb+3ast, E.Prince 6+1reb+2ast, M.Yildizhan 2+1reb Nesibe: J.Thomas 23+8reb+6ast, M.Hempe 22+7reb, C.Nelson 10+9reb+1ast, D.Yaya 6+4reb+3ast, F.Akalan 5+4reb, I.Guner 3+3reb Botas A. - Emlak 74-75 Canadian guard Nirra Fields (175-1993, college: UCLA) stepped up and scored 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Bahar Caglar (190-1988) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side the former international point guard Sevgi Uzun (170-1997) responded with 11 points and 9 assists and American forward Erica McCall (190-1995, college: Stanford) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Four Botas A. players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Emlak: N.Fields 25+6reb+2ast, B.Caglar 14+7reb+3ast, G.Yavuz 13+2reb+5ast, J.Lavender 6+7reb+1ast, M.Walker 6+4reb+1ast, H.Eldas 4+1reb Botas A.: V.Macaulay 17+2reb+4ast, A.Gunay 14+3reb+3ast, E.McCall 13+11reb, S.Uzun 11+4reb+9ast, S.Cidal 7+5reb+3ast, M.Gulcan 5+1ast |
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The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game between second ranked Dnipro (9-10) and fourth ranked Blyskavky (13-8) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Dnipro unexpectedly was crushed by in Vinnytsia 49-89. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dnipro. The game without a history. Blyskavky led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Dnipro's 30. Blyskavky forced 21 Dnipro turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Dnipro's players. Guard Victoria Ogiy (170-1995) stepped up and scored 27 points and 9 assists for the winners and Larysa Stadnik (185-1992, agency: BIG) chipped in 14 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Olena Khoroshykh (176-2002) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Newly promoted Blyskavky maintains fourth place with 13-8 record. Dnipro at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the second position with ten games lost. Blyskavky will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dnipro will play on the road against Blyskavky 2 in Vinnytsia and is hoping to win this game. Bottom-ranked Blyskavky 2 (0-22) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 22th consecutive match to second ranked Dnipro (9-10) 91-59. Guard Kseniya Afanasyeva (170-1993) nailed 24 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Olena Khoroshykh accounted for 25 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Victoria Bogachenko (170-2005) came up with 28 points and 6 rebounds for Blyskavky 2 in the defeat. Blyskavky 2's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Dnipro have a solid series of four victories in a row. Newly promoted Dnipro maintains second place with 9-10 record having sixteen points less than leader Kyiv Basket. Blyskavky 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with 22 games lost. Dnipro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blyskavky 2 will play again at home against the league's second-placed Dnipro (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Bottom-ranked Blyskavky 2 (0-22) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 22th consecutive match to second ranked Dnipro (9-10) 72-43 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Kateryna Chernysh who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Victoria Bogachenko who recorded 24 points. Blyskavky 2's coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Dnipro have a solid series of four victories in a row. Newly promoted Dnipro maintains second place with 9-10 record having sixteen points less than leader Kyiv Basket. Blyskavky 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with 22 games lost. Dnipro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blyskavky 2 will play again against the league's second-placed Dnipro (#2) and looks forward to get finally their first victory. In the last two games of round 21 KIVS SBK lost to Sumy on the opponent's court 61-77. Rivne outscored Pereyaslav in a home game 110-69. The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 8 assists by Daryna Stepaniuk of Rivne.
Blyskavky 2 - Dnipro 59-91 Bottom-ranked Blyskavky 2 (0-22) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 22th consecutive match to second ranked Dnipro (9-10) 91-59. The game was mostly controlled by Dnipro. Blyskavky 2 was better in second period 26-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Blyskavky 2 to just 7 points in fourth quarter. Dnipro forced 22 Blyskavky 2 turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Guard Kseniya Afanasyeva (170-1993) nailed 24 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and forward Olena Khoroshykh (176-2002) accounted for 25 points and 8 rebounds. Four Dnipro players scored in double figures. Guard Victoria Bogachenko (170-2005) came up with 28 points and 6 rebounds and center Sofia Karpenko (185-2005) added 12 points and 17 rebounds respectively for Blyskavky 2 in the defeat. Blyskavky 2's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Dnipro have a solid series of four victories in a row. Newly promoted Dnipro maintains second place with 9-10 record having sixteen points less than leader Kyiv Basket. Blyskavky 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with 22 games lost. Dnipro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blyskavky 2 will play again at home against the league's second-placed Dnipro (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Dnipro: K.Olena 25+8reb+1ast, K.Afanasyeva 24+9reb+8ast, C.Kateryna 16+12reb+1ast, P.Svitlana 15+5reb+5ast, S.Anna 5+6reb+4ast, K.Valeriia 2+5reb+1ast Blyskavky 2: B.Victoria 28+6reb+2ast, K.Sofia 12+17reb, E.Sofia 8+6reb+5ast, L.Daryna 8+3reb+1ast, G.Anastasia 2+2reb, M.Ulyana 1+6reb Blyskavky 2 - Dnipro 43-72 Bottom-ranked Blyskavky 2 (0-22) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 22th consecutive match to second ranked Dnipro (9-10) 72-43 on Friday evening. The game was mostly controlled by Dnipro. Blyskavky 2 managed to win fourth quarter 13-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Blyskavky 2 to just 6 points in first quarter and to 14 points in first half. Dnipro dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Blyskavky 2's 26. Dnipro forced 19 Blyskavky 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 57-24 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Blyskavky 2's players. The best player for the winners was forward Kateryna Chernysh (175-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Kseniya Afanasyeva (170-1993) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Victoria Bogachenko (170-2005) who recorded 24 points and center Daryna Lesko (182-2008) added 7 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Blyskavky 2's coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Dnipro have a solid series of four victories in a row. Newly promoted Dnipro maintains second place with 9-10 record having sixteen points less than leader Kyiv Basket. Blyskavky 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with 22 games lost. Dnipro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blyskavky 2 will play again against the league's second-placed Dnipro (#2) and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Dnipro: K.Afanasyeva 18+5reb+7ast, C.Kateryna 15+13reb+5ast, K.Olena 14+13reb+3ast, Y.Sofia 8+4reb, S.Anna 6+7reb, P.Svitlana 5+6reb+4ast Blyskavky 2: B.Victoria 24+3reb+2ast, E.Sofia 10+2reb+1ast, L.Daryna 7+9reb+1ast, K.Sofia 2+5reb+2ast, L.Sofia 0, K.Daria 0 Blyskavky - Dnipro 89-49 The game between second ranked Dnipro (9-10) and fourth ranked Blyskavky (13-8) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Dnipro unexpectedly was crushed by in Vinnytsia 49-89. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Dnipro. The game without a history. Blyskavky led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Dnipro's 30. Blyskavky forced 21 Dnipro turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Dnipro's players. Guard Victoria Ogiy (170-1995) stepped up and scored 27 points and 9 assists for the winners and Larysa Stadnik (185-1992, agency: BIG) chipped in 14 points and 13 rebounds. Four Blyskavky players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Olena Khoroshykh (176-2002) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and forward Kateryna Chernysh (175-2006) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Newly promoted Blyskavky maintains fourth place with 13-8 record. Dnipro at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the second position with ten games lost. Blyskavky will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dnipro will play on the road against Blyskavky 2 in Vinnytsia and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Blyskavky: O.Victoria 27+4reb+9ast, L.Stadnik 14+13reb+3ast, M.Postova 14+3reb+2ast, O.Violetta 13+2reb+2ast, L.Anna 10+7reb, I.Zhmurko 6+7reb+14ast Dnipro: K.Olena 19+10reb, C.Kateryna 13+6reb+1ast, P.Svitlana 8+4reb+4ast, S.Anna 6+6reb+1ast, K.Afanasyeva 3+4reb+7ast, P.Valeriia 0 Sumy - KIVS SBK 77-61 Rather expected game when 6th ranked KIVS SBK (5-12) was defeated on the road by third ranked Sumy (8-10) 77-61 on Saturday. KIVS SBK was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Sumy dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to KIVS SBK's 22. Sumy forced 19 KIVS SBK turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Viktoriya Pazyuk (188-1985, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Valeriia Shevchenko (178-2007) chipped in 18 points. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Katerina Shtyk (175-2003) who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Elizaveta Vodovoz (175-2003) added 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively. Sumy have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Sumy maintains third place with 8-10 record having eighteen points less than leader Kyiv Basket. KIVS SBK at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. Sumy will again meet at home KIVS SBK (#6) in the next round. KIVS SBK will have a break next round. Top scorers: Sumy: V.Pazyuk 30+13reb+1ast, S.Valeriia 18+4reb+3ast, K.Korotiuk 16+7reb+2ast, K.Yarych 5+9reb+3ast, V.Onishchenko 4+8reb+4ast, V.Anastasiia 2+1reb KIVS SBK: S.Katerina 28+12reb+2ast, V.Elizaveta 14+4reb+5ast, K.Renata 11+2reb, S.Olga 6+4reb+1ast, M.Sofiia 2+9reb+1ast, S.Anastasia 0+3reb Rivne - Pereyaslav 110-69 Rather predictable result when third ranked Rivne (16-5) smashed at home 5th ranked Pereyaslav (2-15) 110-69 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Rivne. Pereyaslav managed to win third quarter 22-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rivne dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Pereyaslav's 38. Rivne forced 26 Pereyaslav turnovers and had a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Rivne looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Pereyaslav's players. The best player for the winners was Daryna Stepaniuk (175-1996) who scored 18 points and 8 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Vladyslava Kiba (177-2002, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Five Rivne players scored in double figures. Rivne's coach Valeriy Zhartun felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Anna Yarosh (180-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds and forward Tetyana Bashtova (179-1993) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Rivne have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Pereyaslav lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with 15 games lost. Rivne will again meet at home Pereyaslav (#5) in the next round. Pereyaslav will have a break next round. Top scorers: Rivne: D.Stepaniuk 18+4reb+8ast, V.Kiba 15+2reb+4ast, T.Oleksandra 15+2reb+2ast, O.Viktoriia 13+5reb+1ast, L.Spyrydonova 11+8reb+2ast, E.Bondar 10+2reb+1ast Pereyaslav: Y.Anna 32+12reb, V.Tsyganenko 11+2reb+2ast, T.Bashtova 11+5reb+5ast, G.Oleksandra 9+5reb+1ast, T.Oleksandra 6+3reb, S.Yana 0+1reb |
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FINALKibirkstis-MRU - TTT Riga 68-69American forward Dekeiya Cohen (188-1996, college: Baylor) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Forward Kate Vilka (184-1996, college: Fordham) chipped in 25 points. Power forward Gintare Petronyte (195-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and forward Gintare Mazionyte (186-1991, college: Texas) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Kibirkstis-MRU: G.Petronyte 23+13reb+2ast, G.Mazionyte 12+5reb+4ast, G.Sulske 9+3reb, R.Theriot 7+1reb+5ast, E.Zabotkaite 6+3reb+1ast, K.Kazociunaite 5+6reb+1ast TTT Riga: K.Vilka 25+1reb+3ast, D.Cohen 18+19reb+1ast, V.Jasa 9+1reb, G.Basko-Melnbarde 6+8reb+4ast, I.Jakobsone 5+3reb+9ast, M.Miscenko 4+2reb 3-4 PlaceNeptunas - RSU 62-71Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mara Mote (178-2000, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Enija Viksne (178-2004) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Five RSU players scored in double figures. Ukrainian swingman Viktoria Balaban (176-1997, agency: BIG) answered with 22 points and point guard Dalia Donskichyte (169-2000) added 5 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Neptunas. Top scorers: Neptunas: V.Balaban 22+3reb+2ast, L.Tamutyte 13+4reb+2ast, D.Uliana 11+8reb, L.Ndoli 8+4reb, D.Donskichyte 5+10reb+4ast, A.Cerneckyte 3+4reb+2ast RSU: M.Mote 16+9reb+1ast, O.Evelina 12+7reb+1ast, L.Septe 12+4reb+2ast, V.Enija 11+6reb+9ast, A.Mikelsone 10+5reb+1ast, D.Pavelsone 5 |
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South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball icon and 2021-22 national player of the year Aliyah Boston (6'5''-F-2001) officially declared for the 2023 WNBA draft Saturday. Boston, long presumed to go first in the 2023 draft class, chose not to use her fifth year of collegiate eligibility thanks to the "freebie" year granted to college athletes in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The No. 1 overall pick is held by the Indiana Fever, the first time they've earned the top selection in franchise history. The WNBA draft will be held April 10 in New York. "When I first arrived on campus on that warm day in May of 2019, I had no idea what to expect as a 17 year old," Boston wrote in her post. "Four years later, I can honestly say this was the best, first decision of my life... There is a quote that says - Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. In this moment, I am truly breathless as I make the next best decision of my life. I have decided to further pursue my dream by declaring for the 2023 WNBA Draft." Boston ends her collegiate career helping establish South Carolina as a women's basketball powerhouse here to stay. In 2022 she led the Gamecocks to their second national title in five tournaments, where she won the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player, as well as a 36-1 record this past season. Their sole loss came from Iowa in the national semifinal game Friday. Boston, along with her fellow members of South Carolina's decorated senior class, finished their run in Columbia with a 129-9 record over four years that included three consecutive Final Four appearances. The NCAA tournament was canceled in 2020, at which point the Gamecocks were ranked No. 1 in the country. In addition to winning player of the year as a junior and national freshman of the year in her debut season, the three-time first-team All-American took home two Naismith defensive player of the year honors, two SEC Player of the Year accolades and four Lisa Leslie center of the year awards. Boston averaged 14.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per game as a four-year starter at South Carolina, while all setting the program record for double-doubles (72). "She's great. She's ready," South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said Friday of Boston. "She has been the cornerstone of our program for the past four years. She elevated us. She raised the standard of how to approach basketball. She's never had a bad day. She's never come into practice sulking. She's always just the person that you saw so very, very consistent. "I slept very well knowing she was with our program, and I'll sleep well knowing that she's okay and she will definitely make her mark at the next level." The Fever selected multiple young players in last year's draft as part of their rebuild, including No. 2 pick Nalyssa Smith (6'4''-F-2000, college: Baylor) and Destanni Henderson (5'7''-G-1999, college: S.Carolina), Boston's collegiate teammate. But Boston could be the franchise player ready to lift the Fever back to relevance after missing the postseason each year following the 2016 retirement of legend Tamika Catchings. Courtesy of: espn.com |
