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| ABA LEAGUE |
| Stats Leaders |
| Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Crvena Zvezda advance into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Buducnost - Crvena Zvezda 56-97 Crvena Zvezda made 28-of-35 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Buducnost only scored ten points from the stripe. Crvena Zvezda players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Buducnost's players. Buducnost was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Center Luka Mitrovic (204-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 17 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Nemanja Nedovic (192-1991) supported him with 13 points. Five Crvena Zvezda players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 7 rebounds by French-Guinean center Alpha Kaba (208-1996) did not help to save the game for Buducnost. American guard Erick Green (190-1991, college: Virginia Tech) added 5 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Buducnost: I.Drobnjak 11+2reb+1ast, J.O'Brien 9, A.Kaba 8+7reb+1ast, A.Lazic 6, C.Reynolds 5, E.Green 5+9reb+1ast Crvena Zvezda: L.Mitrovic 17+5reb+3ast, F.Petrusev 14+2reb+2ast, N.Nedovic 13+4reb+1ast, H.Martin 12+2reb+1ast, L.Vildoza 10+2reb+3ast, O.Dobric 7+1reb+4ast Cedevita Ol. - Partizan 95-83 Cedevita Ol. made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Cedevita Ol. outrebounded Partizan 39-23 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Partizan helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Yogi Ferrell (183-1993, college: Indiana) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and center Alen Omic (216-1992) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Cedevita Ol.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Serbian Kevin Punter (192-1993, college: Tennessee) responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds and Australian guard Dante Exum (198-1995) scored 16 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Partizan: K.Punter 24+8reb+3ast, D.Exum 16+3reb+3ast, J.Nunnally 14+1reb+1ast, M.Lessort 11+1reb+1ast, M.Yam 8+4reb+1ast, A.Smailagic 8+2reb+1ast Cedevita Ol.: Y.Ferrell 21+8reb+7ast, Z.Dragic 12+1reb+2ast, E.Muric 10+4reb, A.Omic 10+6reb, A.Alibegovic 9+3reb+2ast, M.Jeremic 9+5reb+2ast |
| ANTIGUA |
| Antiguan ABBA round 6 best performance: Devorn Benjamin (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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International Point guard Devorn Benjamin (182-PG-1995) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Stingerz, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 6. The 27-year old player was the main contributor (28 points, three rebounds and seven assists) to his team's victory, helping them to outclass Slam (#6, 2-5) with 39-point margin 105-66. Stingerz maintains the 2nd position in Antiguan ABBA. They are still close to the very top. Stingerz would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 6-1 record. In the team's last game Benjamin had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Stingerz, through which he has constantly improved. Devorn Benjamin has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (5th best: 15.1ppg). The second best player in last round's games was another Stingerz's star - Tequan Brodie. Brodie had a very good evening with a double-double of 29 points and 10 rebounds. Of course together with Benjamin he helped Stingerz with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Slam (#6, 2-5) 105-66. Stingerz's second position in the standings has not changed. His team lost just one game this season, while they won 6 matches. Brodie is one of the most experienced players at Stingerz and similarly like Devorn Benjamin has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was another Stingerz's star - Jayden Andrew. Andrew showcased his all-around game by recording 8 points, eight rebounds and sixteen assists (!!!) in the last round. He was another key player of Stingerz, helping his team with a 105-66 easy win against the lower-ranked Slam (#6, 2-5). Stingerz is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 6-1 record is not that bad... Andrew has a great season in Antigua. After only 6 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.8ppg (2nd best) and assists with 9.3apg (best passer). He also has 4.5spg and FGP: 50.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jamine Charles (211-F) of Stingerz - 8 points, 18 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Olivee Morris (G) of Slam - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Ezekiel Francois (2001) of Slam - 11 points and 15 rebounds 7. Adissa Harris) of Slam - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Donte Trimingham) of Stingerz - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Kenroy Telemaque (C) of Stingerz - 4 points and 9 rebounds 10. Jahmarie Hastings) of Slam - 4 points and 7 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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| ARGENTINA |
| Stats Leaders - LigaA |
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| La Liga Round 4 of Semi-Finals. Boca force decider versus Instituto - by Eurobasket News |
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Boca - Instituto 104-96 Boca made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. 24 personal fouls committed by Instituto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-1988, college: DePaul) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American power forward Jamari Traylor (203-1992, college: Kansas) who added 18 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) responded with 32 points and the former international point guard Leandro Vildoza (180-1994) scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Boca and four Instituto players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Boca: D.Tucker 31+7reb+1ast, J.Traylor 18+3reb+1ast, L.Mainoldi 15+4reb+1ast, M.Mata 12+5reb+1ast, F.Balbi 10+4reb+6ast, L.Schattmann 8+1reb+3ast Instituto: L.Gonzalez 32+4reb+3ast, M.Chiarini 13+1reb+3ast, T.Gallizzi 13+5reb, N.Copello 11+6reb+1ast, P.Lockett 10+5reb, L.Vildoza 9+6reb+4ast |
| La Liga Argentina Round 1 of Finals. Zarate Basket outgun Ameghino - by Eurobasket News |
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Ameghino - Zarate Basket 94-109 Zarate Basket made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 54.1 percentage. Zarate Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Ameghino helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Agustin Brocal (191-1997) who helped to win the game recording 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Damian Pineda (194-1988) contributed with 30 points (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) answered with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) added 18 points and 7 assists in the effort for Ameghino. Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Ameghino: J.Luis Abeiro 21+3reb+1ast, L.Emiliano 18+4reb+7ast, A.Aristimuno 16+7reb+7ast, J.Franca 13+7reb+1ast, B.Abraham 6+1reb, B.Mateo 5+3reb+5ast Zarate Basket: A.Brocal 31+5reb+5ast, D.Pineda 30+3reb+3ast, S.Chaine 16+10reb+4ast, P.Facundo 9+3reb, L.Andujar 7+4reb+5ast, L.Capponi 6+1reb+2ast |
| ARMENIA |
| Urartu overcame Artik in 2023 season opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Urartu overcame Artik 97-94 in 2023 season opener. They grabbed a 5-point lead at the end of the first quarter and led 3 points at the halftime. Both teams nailed 27 points each and then 22 apiece in the second half for the final result. Albert Tatevosyan (196-SF-1993) top-scored for the winners with 31 points and Daniil Gevorgyan (186-G-1999) delivered 26. Xavier Womack (198-SF, college: Clayton St.) replied with 31 points in the losing effort. |
| AUSTRALIA |
| Isaac White claims Australian NBL One weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old guard got a double-double of 33 points and eleven assists, while his team outclassed Cairns M. (#10, 5-6) with 31-point margin 107-76. Mackay M. is placed at 4th position in Australian NBL One. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Mackay M. will need more victories to improve their 7-4 record. In the team's last game White had a remarkable 90.0% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Mackay M., being already a very valuable addition to the team. California Baptist University graduate has very impressive stats this year. White is league's best scorer averaging so far 34.2ppg. White is in league's top in and averages solid 2.5spg,56.3% FGP and 40.3% from behind 3-point line. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young forward George Blagojevic (203-F-1997) of Geelong S.. Blagojevic impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 31 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Geelong S. lost that game 97-109 to the lower-ranked Bendigo B. (#14, 5-7). Geelong S. managed to keep the same 7th spot in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 6-5 record is not bad and everything may still change. Blagojevic is a newcomer at Geelong S. and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was American Chris Bryant (203-C/F-1992) of second-ranked Inner WB. Bryant scored 25 points and grabbed seventeen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Inner WB, leading his team to a 90-72 easy win against the lower-ranked Illawarra H. 2 (#10, 6-7). Inner WB is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 11-2 record is not that bad... Bryant has a very solid season. In 13 games in Australia he scored 19.5ppg. He also has 8.8rpg and FGP: 59.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jeremy Combs (201-C/F-1995) of Rockingham F. - 32 points and 7 rebounds 5. Keouvion McCalop (203-F-1994) of N.Adelaide R. - 30 points and 15 rebounds 6. Jarrad Anastasio (199-PF-1997) of East Perth E. - 25 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Lachlan Olbrich (208-PF-2003) of W.Adelaide B. - 26 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Alex Toohey (201-F-2004) of BA CoE - 25 points and 10 rebounds 9. Tyler Rudolph (198-F/C-1996) of Ballarat M. - 30 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Durrell McDonald (188-G) of N.Adelaide R. - 27 points, 6 rebounds and 8 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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| AZERBAIJAN |
| ABL Round 5 of Finals. Sabah nip Gence to claim the title - by Eurobasket News |
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Sabah - Gence 86-85 Sabah are ABL 22/23 champions. They narrowly defeated Gence in the decisive fifth game of the championship series to conquer the trophy. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sabah made 10 blocks. Canadian center Christian Rohlehr (209-1997, college: SFC) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. American forward AJ Patty (204-1995, college: MSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American guard Collin Turner (185-1995, college: Angelo St.) answered with a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals and the other American import forward Jordan Madrid-Andrews (203-1994, college: Richmond) added 20 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Gence. Four Gence players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Sabah: C.Rohlehr 25+12reb+3ast, A.Patty 22+13reb+3ast, K.Crane 19+6reb+5ast, M.Edwards 6+3reb, K.Mammadov 5+3reb+4ast, F.Niftaliyev 5+6reb+5ast Gence: C.Turner 26+10reb+11ast, J.Madrid-Andrews 20+11reb, J.Small 17+6reb+4ast, A.Mammadov 11+14reb+2ast, J.Akbarov 6+5reb, J.Gaddy 5+2reb |
| BAHRAIN |
| Manama lift Khalifa bin Salman Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Sir'Dominic Pointer (198-G/F-1992, college: St.John's) and Hussain Ali (1993) combined to score 12 points between them in the last five minutes to propel Manama to a come-from-behind, 75-72, win over Muharraq in a pulsating final at the Khalifa Sports City Arena to clinch the 2022-23 Khalifa bin Salman Cup last night. Muharraq held the edge when the match entered its final five minutes as they led 65-63. Just seconds later, a three-point jump shot by Hussain Salman pushed their lead to five points with the scoreboard reading 68-63. Half a minute later, a two-point jump shot by Sir'Dominic Pointer brought the deficit down to three for Manama at 65-68 and, after another 60 seconds, Sir'Dominic Pointer netted a three-point jump shot to level the score at 68-68 and send the Manama fans - who had packed the arena to capacity with their Muharraq counterparts three hours before the start of the game - into a joyous frenzy. With barely three-and-a-half minutes left, it was anybody's game and both team's supporters - the Muharraq fans in a sea of white in half the stadium with the Manama contingent creating an ocean of blue in the other half - threatened to bring the roof down with their cheering and clapping. Soon, DaJuan Summers (203-PF-1988, college: Georgetown, agency: Interperformances) put Muharraq ahead again with a two-point jump shot to make it 70-68 and, as the seconds ticked past, the cheering and singing from their fans became louder. But, after a series of missed opportunities by both sides, it was the Manama fans' turn to roar loudly as Hussain sank a lovely, three-point jump shot to put his team ahead, 71-70, with just under two minutes left. Thirty seconds later, the Muharraq contingent cheered loudly twice in quick succession as Dewayne Jackson calmly deposited two free throws with the 2016-17 champions now leading 72-71 and slightly more than a minute left till the final buzzer. Then, after another sequence of missed chances by both teams, Sir'Dominic Pointer made a two-point driving layup and suddenly Manama had a real chance of winning the game with just 39 seconds left as they led 73-72. Muharraq had a chance of going ahead barely a quarter of a minute later but Summers missed a two-point jump shot with about 20 seconds to go and the fans in white sensed that the game might be up as heads began to drop in the stands. And, when, with 12 seconds to go, Manama were awarded two free throws because of a personal foul on Hussain which he then coolly deposited into the hoop, the 2017-18 champions led 75-72 and their fans had already begun to celebrate. There was still time enough, however, for Muharraq to make one last, desperate attempt to try and draw level and push the game into a five-minute playoff and, for a few seconds, it looked like they might just pull it off as their players made a mad scramble around the Manama area. But a back throw by Hussain Salman to Summers was too high and just eluded the tall player's grasp and as he ran after the ball, the buzzer sounded, sending the Manama players into group celebratory hugs and their fans into paroxysms of joy. Earlier, Manama had dominated proceedings, leading 22-17 at the end of the first quarter and 42-33 at half-time. But Muharraq roared back into the contest in the third quarter, leading 57-55 when it ended and, for the first half of the last quarter, looked like they were going to run away with the game until the stunning Sir'Dominic Pointer- and Hussain-led turnaround. Courtesy of: gdnonline.com |
| BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE |
| Afrobasket.com All-Basketball Africa League Awards 2023 - by Igor Obradovic | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Nuni Omot (206-SF-1994) of Al AhlyDefensive Player of the Year:  Aliou Diarra (F-2001) of StadeSportsmanship Award:  William Perry (183-F-1994) of Fer.BeiraCoach of the Year: Mamadou Gueye of Douanes
First Team  Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-PG-2000) of Douanes Chris Crawford (193-G-1992) of Douanes Nuni Omot (206-SF-1994) of Al Ahly Aliou Diarra (F-2001) of Stade Dane Miller (6'8''-PF-1990) of SLAC
All-Defensive Team  Childe Dundao (172-PG-1998) of P.Luanda Jean-Jacques Boissy (183-PG-2000) of Douanes Samkelo Cele (198-G-1997) of Cape Town T. Aliou Diarra (F-2001) of Stade Ater Majok (210-C-1987) of P.Luanda |
| BNXT LEAGUE |
| Round 2 of 1/8 Finals. Charleroi and Limburg advance - by Eurobasket News |
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Charleroi - Leuven 79-72 Puerto Rican-Panamanian point guard Jhivvan Jackson (183-1998, college: UTSA) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Marlon Makwa (197-2002) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Spirou Charleroi's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward John Fulkerson (206-1997, college: Tennessee) replied with 16 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Joshua Heath (186-1994, college: Georgia Tech) added 13 points and 5 assists in the effort for Leuven Bears. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Leuven: J.Fulkerson 16+7reb+3ast, J.Heath 13+3reb+5ast, N.McGlynn 10+7reb, B.Pritzl 10+3reb+1ast, K.Allen 8+3reb+3ast, N.Tiago 7+2reb Charleroi: M.Marlon 21+2reb+1ast, J.Jackson 19+6reb+3ast, K.Nathan 12+6reb+4ast, R.Lisboa 11+2reb+5ast, Y.Schoepen 6+2reb+2ast, M.Samardzic 5+2reb+3ast Mechelen - Limburg 73-83 Jonas Delalieux (202-1992) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Clifford Hammonds (190-1985, college: Clemson) chipped in 11 points during the contest. Four Limburg United players scored in double figures. Limburg United's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Center Mattias Palinckx (202-1997) responded with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and DR Congolese-Belgian Wen Boss Mukubu (198-1983, college: UAB) scored 16 points. Top scorers: Mechelen: W.Boss Mukubu 16+2ast, M.Palinckx 11+9reb+4ast, G.Tshimanga 10+3reb+1ast, V.Buggenhout Jo 9+4reb+3ast, R.Aririguzoh 8+8reb, D.Loubry 8+2reb+2ast Limburg: A.Stein 14+2reb+1ast, C.Hammonds 11+3reb+3ast, J.Delalieux 11+5reb+3ast, Y.Desiron 10+5reb+1ast, M.De Zeeuw 8+4reb+2ast, A.Lambot 7+1reb |
| BOSNIA |
| Al Riyadi welcomes back Kikanovic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Kikanovic was also a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina international program for some years. He played for Bosnia and Herzegovina Senior National Team between 2006 and 2018 and previously for U18 National Team in 2006. Kikanovic also represented Bosnia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 5.0ppg, 1.0rpg. He is a very experienced player. Kikanovic has played also professionally in France (Monaco and Sluc Nancy), Germany (ALBA Berlin), Kuwait (Kuwait), Russia (Enisey), Serbia (Crvena Zvezda), Turkey (OGM Orman) and Bosnia (OKK Sloboda Tuzla). He played in the final of French League in 2018 and 2019. Kikanovic was voted to Eurobasket.com Bosnia and Herzegovina League All-Newcomers Team back in 2006 and 2007. |
| BRAZIL |
| Paulista Stats Leaders |
| CBB Round 2 of Quarter-Finals. Santos are the first semifinalists - by Eurobasket News |
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Cruzeiro - Osasco 78-66 Cruzeiro forced 22 Osasco turnovers. Jose Carlos (200-1997) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Derick Machado (198-1996) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Point guard Bruno Viana (191-1993) responded with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Emanuel Matias (202-1999) scored 9 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Osasco: B.Viana 21+9reb+7ast, C.Gabriel 10+1reb+2ast, A.Dalaqua 9+2ast, E.Matias 9+3reb+1ast, P.Boracini 7+4ast, T.Oliveira 5+6reb Cruzeiro: J.Carlos 23+5reb+2ast, A.Oliveira 17+3reb+2ast, L.Matheus 9+2reb+5ast, M.Derick 9+11reb+4ast, L.Alexandre 7+1reb, C.Gabriel 7+2reb+1ast Brusque - Sorocabana 55-62 The best player for the winners was guard Lucas Rosa (193-1994) who scored 17 points. Leonardo Jacon (199-1996, college: Southeastern) chipped in 14 points. Sorocabana's coach Roberto Jayme used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Samuel Santos (187-1999) produced 18 points and Andre Mendes (192-1993) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Top scorers: Brusque: S.Santos 18+1reb+2ast, L.Campos 13+5reb+1ast, A.Mendes 13+6reb+1ast, R.Silva 8+7reb, K.Nascimento 3+1ast, M.Marcus 0 Sorocabana: L.Rosa 17+3reb, L.Jacon 14+3reb+2ast, B.Fagundes 9+4reb+3ast, L.Moraes 9+8reb, A.Ferreira 6+6reb+1ast, C.Jonathan 3+7reb+3ast Praia - Araraquara 79-77 Praia forced 22 Araraquara turnovers. Forward Guilherme Estevao (204-2000) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Raffael Mencarini (187-2001) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Four Praia players scored in double figures. Power forward Abner Moreira (206-1989, college: Idaho St.) replied with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Rafael Stabile (196-1988) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Araraquara. Araraquara's coach Fabio Apolinario rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Araraquara: A.Moreira 15+5reb+2ast, M.Paje Santos 12+6reb+2ast, R.Stabile 11+7reb+4ast, N.Neto 9+1reb, G.Santos 9+6reb+3ast, W.Santos 9+2reb+6ast Praia: M.Raffael 21+1reb+2ast, W.Matheus 15+1reb+1ast, E.Guilherme 14+12reb+2ast, A.Arthur 14+5reb+4ast, P.Jose Vitor 7+1reb+1ast, V.Alexsander 5+3reb+9ast Blumenau - Santos 66-77 Power forward Dida Pereira (202-1992, college: Sequoias CC) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Gustavo Ruiz (190-1995) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Enzo Bortoluzzi (186-2005) responded with 19 points and 4 assists and power forward Leonardo Bispo (206-1996) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Blumenau: B.Enzo 19+4reb+4ast, L.Bispo 11+8reb+3ast, C.Leonardo 11+10reb+1ast, L.Farina 11+5reb+5ast, V.Gobor 5+2reb, F.Carlos 4+2reb Santos: G.Ruiz 17+3reb+4ast, D.Pereira 15+9reb+1ast, A.Alves 14+7reb+3ast, O.Jean 12+4reb+5ast, G.De Oliveira 9+6reb+2ast, A.Silva 8+4reb+1ast |
| CBB Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. Cruzeiro, Sorocabana and Araraquara advance - by Eurobasket News |
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Cruzeiro - Osasco 78-72 Cruzeiro made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game, while Osasco only scored eight points from the stripe. It was a great evening for Pedro Lima (191-1987) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 4 assists. Jose Carlos (200-1997) helped adding 6 points and 15 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Gabriel Camargo (194-2001) with 18 points and forward Tom Oliveira (204-1993) scored 7 points and 13 rebounds. Top scorers: Cruzeiro: P.Lima 22+2reb+4ast, L.Alexandre 16+7reb, A.Oliveira 10+6reb+2ast, L.Matheus 9+4reb+4ast, M.Derick 8+6reb+3ast, C.Gabriel 7+3reb+1ast Osasco: C.Gabriel 18+2reb+2ast, P.Boracini 13+3reb+4ast, E.Matias 9+6reb+2ast, R.Italo 9+4reb+3ast, B.Viana 9+6reb+1ast, T.Oliveira 7+13reb+2ast Brusque - Sorocabana 56-61 Sorocabana forced 21 Brusque turnovers. The best player for the winners was Leonardo Jacon (199-1996, college: Southeastern) who scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Lucas Rosa (193-1994) chipped in 9 points and 4 assists. Sorocabana's coach Roberto Jayme used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Luis Otavio Vieira (196-1992) who recorded 14 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Lucas Campos (190-1997) added 13 points respectively. Top scorers: Sorocabana: L.Jacon 13+6reb+2ast, R.Adler 11+2reb+1ast, C.Fabio 10+1reb, L.Rosa 9+2reb+4ast, A.Ferreira 9+1reb, C.Jonathan 4+6reb+2ast Brusque: L.Otavio Vieira 14+9reb+1ast, L.Campos 13+4reb, A.Mendes 8+3reb+1ast, S.Santos 7+4reb+2ast, A.dos Santos 7+5reb+1ast, R.Silva 5+6reb+2ast Praia - Araraquara 79-80 Araraquara players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was a good game for point guard Guilherme Santos (189-1997) who saved his team from a defeat with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Marciel Paje Santos (201-1991) contributed with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Araraquara players scored in double figures. Point guard Alexsander Vernizz (183-2000) answered with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Matheus Weber (195-2000) added 20 points in the effort for Praia. Top scorers: Araraquara: G.Santos 15+6reb+7ast, G.Scaglia 14+3reb+2ast, M.Paje Santos 14+9reb+5ast, A.Moreira 11+5reb, R.Stabile 11+6reb+1ast, W.Santos 9+2reb+9ast Praia: W.Matheus 20+1reb+1ast, M.Raffael 19+1ast, V.Alexsander 14+7reb+8ast, A.Arthur 9+2reb, P.Jose Vitor 7+2reb+2ast, E.Guilherme 5+7reb |
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| NBL Round 2 of Finals. Balkan take 2-0 lead - by Eurobasket News |
FINALBalkan - Chernomorets 87-64Balkan players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Chilean-Spanish center Manny Suarez (208-1993, college: Creighton) scored 25 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Sudanese-Australian forward Deng Adel (201-1997, college: Louisville, agency: Verus Management) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Balkan players scored in double figures. American forward Bryce Nze (201-1998, college: Butler) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and Canadian point guard Munis Tutu (183-1996, college: Carleton) scored 13 points and 4 steals. 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: Balkan: M.Suarez 25+8reb+2ast, H.Zahariev 16+3reb+2ast, D.Adel 12+9reb+2ast, N.Grozev 10+4reb+1ast, P.Iliyan 8+1reb, N.Diplaros 5+7reb+8ast Chernomorets: M.Tutu 13+4reb+3ast, B.Nze 12+12reb+1ast, S.Lepichev 7+3reb, M.Berk 7+1reb, M.Mawien 6+7reb+2ast, J.Tucker 5+4reb+3ast 3-4 PlaceCSKA - Rilski 88-71CSKA looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American-Cameroonian forward Tamenang Choh (196-1998, college: Brown) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international forward Aleks Simeonov (203-1993) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four CSKA players scored in double figures. International forward Aleksandar Georgiev (203-1990, agency: 011 Sports) replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international point guard Deyan Karamfilov (180-1994, agency: BIG) added 3 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists in the effort for Rilski. Top scorers: CSKA: T.Choh 25+10reb+7ast, A.Simeonov 17+6reb+2ast, B.Young 13+3reb+7ast, R.Martin 10+2reb+2ast, A.Ivanov 8+10reb+2ast, G.Viktor 8+1reb+3ast Rilski: A.Yanev 16+7reb+6ast, D.Wiggins 13+4reb, C.Kostov 11+3reb, Y.Minchev 9+8reb+2ast, D.Vutev 9+3reb, K.Minkov 5+1ast |
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| Fenerbahce keeps Pierre for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Pierre has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He was a member of Canadian international program for some years. Pierre was called to Canadian Senior National Team between 2017 and 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2011. He is a very experienced player. Pierre has played also professionally in Germany (Braunschweig), Italy (Sassari), The Basketball Tournament (Broad Street B. and Red Scare) and NBA Summer League (Dallas Mavericks). Among many awards he won Turkish League championship title in 2022. He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Forward of the Year back in 2020. Pierre graduated from University of Dayton in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. He played also for LTD Sports All-Stars for one year. |
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| Albarran's 43-point game gives him LNB 2 Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Keinder Albarran put on an amazing game in the last round for Liceo Curico and receives a Hoops Agents LNB 2 Player of the Week award for round 7. He had the game-high 43 points adding seven rebounds and four assists for Liceo Curico in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Aleman (#5, 2-4) with 32-point margin 100-68. Liceo Curico is placed at 4th position in Chilean LNB 2. Liceo Curico is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 2-3 record. In the team's last game Albarran had a remarkable ten three-pointers out of 16 attempts. He turned to be Liceo Curico's top player in his first season with the team. Albarran has impressive league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 28.3ppg. Albarran is in league's top in assists (7th best: 3.8apg) and averages solid 45.9% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was Heder Louis (F). He is Haitian forward in his first season at Liceo Curico. In the last game Louis recorded impressive double-double of 16 points and 28 rebounds. Of course together with Albarran he helped Liceo Curico with another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Aleman (#5, 2-4) 100-68. This victory allowed Liceo Curico to move up to 4th position in Zona Sur. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 2-3 record. Louis is one of the most experienced players at Liceo Curico and similarly like Keinder Albarran has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.7ppg (#8). He also registered 20.0 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to Pedro Soares of Arabe de Valp. (#5). Soares showcased his all-around game by recording 23 points, fourteen rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. Despite Soares' great performance Arabe de Valp. lost 76-85 to the higher-ranked Sergio Ceppi (#2, 4-2). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Arabe de Valp. ranking at the top of Zoba Centro, however are very questionable as they have already lost 3 games, recording just two victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Soares could help Arabe de Valp. to bring them higher in the standings. Soares has a great season in Chile. After only 5 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.2rpg (7th best) and assists with 3.8apg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Martin Morales (F-2002) of Truenos - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Adrian Toro (176-PG-1989) of Sergio Ceppi - 9 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists 6. Boris Guerra (PF-1987) of Sergio Ceppi - 29 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Nicolas Vargas (F-2001) of Arabe de Valp. - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Yoel Leon) of Brisas - 17 points and 13 rebounds 9. Felipe Oyarzun (187-G-1989) of Brisas - 27 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Martin Gomez) of Colo Colo - 22 points, 7 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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| Cafeteros sign Isaac Bonton, ex Neptunas - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated from Washington State University in 2021 and it will be his second season as a professional player. Bonton played also for Casper College for one year. |
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| Premijer Liga Round 1 of Finals. Zadar take 1-0 lead - by Eurobasket News |
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Split - Zadar 74-85 25 personal fouls committed by Split helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international power forward Karlo Zganec (206-1995, agency: PEPI SPORT) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international Luka Bozic (200-1996) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American Shannon Shorter (193-1989, college: N.Texas) responded with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Tyrell Nelson (205-1995, college: Gardner-Webb) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Split's coach Srdjan Subotic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Split: S.Shorter 15+7reb+4ast, T.Nelson 14+9reb+1ast, D.Mavra 13+3reb+3ast, L.Sullivan 10+7reb+4ast, B.Tisma 9+4reb+1ast, T.Vuko 6+4reb Zadar: L.Bozic 22+6reb+4ast, K.Zganec 17+13reb+4ast, D.Dreznjak 16+8reb, M.Ramljak 13+7reb+2ast, A.Lakic 9+1reb+2ast, A.Mekic 5+1reb+4ast |
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| Mavrommatis re-signs at Anorthosis - by Antonis Katsaros | |
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Anorthosis Ammohostou (OPAP Basket League) confirmed in their roster experienced 35-year old power forward Savvas Mavrommatis (202cm-1988) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Mavrommatis has played there for the last three seasons. He played also at AEL Limassol. Mavrommatis helped them to make it to the Cyprus Cup final in 2023. |
| Tompazos re-signs at Anorthosis - by Antonis Katsaros | |
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Anorthosis Ammohostou (OPAP Basket League) confirmed in their roster experienced 34-year old shooting guard Artemis Tompazos (186cm-1989) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Tompazos played there last season. In 24 OPAP Basket League games he had just 2.8ppg. He helped them to make it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Apollon where in 21 OPAP Basket League games he recorded only 2.0ppg in that year. Tompazos has spent his entire career in Cyprus playing for four other teams: AEL Limassol, Anagennises, APOP Paphou and Argonaftes. |
| Anorthosis keep Vyronos for another season - by Antonis Katsaros | |
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Anorthosis Ammohostou (OPAP Basket League) re-signed 17-year old 190cm forward Fanis Vyronos for season 2023-24. Vyronos played there last season. But in 17 OPAP Basket League games he recorded just 1.0ppg. He helped them to make it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. Vyronos has played previously for Achilleas. Despite young age he had impressive career. He was voted Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus U18 League Co-Rookie of the Year back in 2020. |
| Notaridis re-signs at Anorthosis - by Antonis Katsaros | |
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Anorthosis Ammohostou (OPAP Basket League) confirmed in their roster Chrisanthos Notaridis ( for upcoming 2023-24 season. Notaridis played there last season. But in three OPAP Basket League games he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound. His team made it to the Cyprus Cup Finalist in 2023 final. |
| Georgios Tretiakov signs at Anorthosis - by Antonis Katsaros | |||
He was also a member of Cypriot international program for some years. Tretiakov played for Cypriot Senior National Team between 2019 and 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2018. He represented Cyprus at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. Tretiakov has played previously for two other teams: Omonia and Achilleas Agrou. Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Most Improved Player of the Year award in 2021. |
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| NBL Round 3 of Finals. Decin narrow the deficit - by Eurobasket News |
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Decin - Opava 89-67 Decin outrebounded Opava 38-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. 31 personal fouls committed by Opava helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Matej Svoboda (200-1996, college: Dayton) who scored 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. American guard Ty Nichols (190-1996, college: Keene St., agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 23 points and 9 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Jakub Sirina (186-1987, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 21 points and point guard Radovan Kouril (185-1995) added 13 points and 4 assists 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. Top scorers: Decin: M.Svoboda 33+5reb+1ast, T.Nichols 23+2reb+9ast, I.Josipovic 8+3reb, F.Kroutil 7+1ast, P.Machac 6+4reb+1ast, J.Bruner 6+17reb+1ast Opava: J.Sirina 21+2reb+3ast, R.Kouril 13+2reb+4ast, J.Mokran 8+8reb+1ast, R.Farsky 6, D.Carl 5+2reb, J.Slavik 5 |
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| Prince Mosengo commits to Northeast Oklahoma A&M College - by Eurobasket News | |
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Northeast Oklahoma AandM College signed Congolese forward Prince Mosengo (6'8''-205lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Mosengo moved there from The University of Akron (NCAA Division I) where he spent his freshman year. Mosengo's high school career he had spent at Victory Rock Preparatory School in Sarasota, FL, which he graduated in 2022. He played also for Team Florida in AAU. |
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| Fenerbahce keeps Pierre for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Pierre has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He was a member of Canadian international program for some years. Pierre was called to Canadian Senior National Team between 2017 and 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2011. He is a very experienced player. Pierre has played also professionally in Germany (Braunschweig), Italy (Sassari), The Basketball Tournament (Broad Street B. and Red Scare) and NBA Summer League (Dallas Mavericks). Among many awards he won Turkish League championship title in 2022. He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Forward of the Year back in 2020. Pierre graduated from University of Dayton in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. He played also for LTD Sports All-Stars for one year. |
| Fenerbahce keep Birsen for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Birsen has been also a member of Turkish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Turkish senior team since 2016 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2013. Birsen represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) eight years ago. Birsen's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 10 games: 9.1ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 44.8%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 60.0%. He has played previously for five other teams: Efes, Pinar Karsiyaka, Sakarya Buyuksehir Basketbol, Eskisehir Basket and Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi. Birsen won Turkish League championship title in 2019 and 2022 and made it to the cup final in 2019 and 2022. He was voted to Turkish League All-Star Game back in 2018 and 2020. |
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| Eurobasket.com All-French ProA U21 Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center |
Finals MVP:  Tidjane Salaun (205-F-2005) of CholetPlayer of the Year:  Yves Mballa (199-SF-2003) of NancyGuard of the Year:  Noam Yaacov (186-PG-2004) of ASVELForward of the Year: Yves Mballa (199-SF-2003) of NancyCenter of the Year: Moulaye Sow (205-C-2003) of BourgDefensive Player of the Year:  Mathias Van Den Beemt (213-C/F-2001) of Le MansCoach of the Year: Regis Boissie of Cholet First Team Noam Yaacov (186-PG-2004) of ASVEL Yves Mballa (199-SF-2003) of Nancy Willian Marie-Anais (201-F-2004) of Fos-Provence Zati Loubaki (200-PF-2004) of Gravelines Moulaye Sow (205-C-2003) of BourgSecond Team Nathan Zulemie (175-PG-2004) of Nanterre Mathis Courbon (189-G-2005) of Roanne Matthieu Vigneron (198-F/G-2002) of Pau-Lacq-Orthez Aboubacar Magassa (204-PF-2004) of Roanne Nathan Pineau (205-C-2002) of NancyHonorable Mention Rene Louis-Therese (203-PF-2004) of Pau-Lacq-Orthez Hugo Boumpoutou (195-SF-2004) of Gravelines Cameron Valcy (192-SG-2003) of Le Portel Marius Balanca (200-F-2004) of Dijon Louis Pinon-Marin (197-F-2003) of Roanne Amael Etang of Cholet Fallou Dieng (205-PF-2002) of Pau-Lacq-Orthez Jawaad Tonye-Biyik (190-G-2002) of Fos-Provence Tom Lambert of Blois Mervyn Muamba (197-F-2005) of ASVEL |
| Nanterre to extend Sene - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has been also a member of French international program for some years. Sene has regularly played for French senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 5.4ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 45.8%, 3PT: 26.3%. Sene has played previously for three other teams: Gravelines Dunkerque, Sluc Nancy and Boulazac Basket. His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2014 and 2015. He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2018. |
| Betclic ELITE ProA Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Wins for Levallois and Monaco - by Eurobasket News |
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Levallois - ASVEL 75-69 International forward Victor Wembanyama (224-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American guard DeVante Jones (186-1998, college: Michigan) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward David Lighty (195-1988, college: Ohio St.) produced 10 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Senegalese center Youssoupha Fall (221-1995) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Levallois: W.Victor 19+14reb+2ast, T.Thomas 12+1reb, D.Jones 12+7reb+6ast, B.Brown Jr. 10+2ast, T.Armel 7+4reb, H.Besson 5+1reb+2ast ASVEL: J.Mathews 12+2reb+2ast, Y.Fall 10+7reb+1ast, D.Lighty 10+5reb+3ast, R.Obasohan 10+2reb+1ast, D.Bost 8+2reb+6ast, Y.Pons 6+2reb Monaco - Bourg 96-79 Monaco shot 60.9 percent from the field. They also forced 20 JL Bourg turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Lithuanian center Donatas Motiejunas (213-1990) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Guinean-American forward Alpha Diallo (201-1997, college: Providence) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five Monaco players scored in double figures. American swingman James Palmer Jr (196-1996, college: Nebraska) answered with 19 points and the former international power forward Pierre Pelos (205-1992) added 8 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for JL Bourg. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Monaco: D.Motiejunas 20+5reb+1ast, A.Diallo 14+5reb+2ast, E.Okobo 13+3reb+3ast, J.Loyd 12+2reb+3ast, M.James 12+2reb+3ast, M.Strazel 9+1reb+1ast Bourg: J.Palmer Jr. 19+3reb+2ast, B.Hugo 10+2reb+1ast, J.Floyd 9, F.Massenat 9+1ast, P.Pelos 8+5reb+2ast, M.Courby 7+2reb |
| Le Mans sign Ugo Doumbia - by Eurobasket News | |
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Le Mans Sarthe Basket (Betclic ELITE ProA) signed 20-year old guard Ugo Doumbia (190cm-2003) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Doumbia has played for the last three years at Chartres Basket Masculins in the NM1. In 38 games he had 7.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 3.5apg and 1.6spg last season. |
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| Standings Regular Season: Round 2 May. 30: MLT - CYP May. 31: MNT - MLT |
| Luxembourg's late run not enough against Montenegro - by Igor Obradovic |
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Our men's national team played its second game of the games of the small States of Europe on Tuesday. The FLBB squad lost 72:76 against tournament favorite Montenegro. The opponent had the better start (26:17 after 10 minutes) and was able to extend the lead before the half-time break (50:30). The FLBB squad stormed back in the second half and cut the deficit to under 10 points with 3 minutes remaining. In the end, Luxembourg lost the game by pnly 4 points which certainly gives the team a lot of confidence for a possible rematch in the semi finals or finals. Alex Laurent (198-SF-1993) led Luxembourg with 25 points. Filip Andjusic (207-C-2002) paced the winners with 19 points. Courtesy of: luxembourg.basketball |
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| Josef Dulibic (Alba Berlin) Will Never Forget Seeing The Joy And Belief On The Faces Of His Players That They Could Win The JBBL Title - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Josef Dulibic is head coach of Alba Berlin's JBBL (U-16) team. He was 13 years active in the organization as coach with Croatian top team Cibona ZagrebHe came to Alba Berlin first as NBBL coach wining the 2018 NBBL title and won the JBBL title in 2023. He spoke to eurobasket about the title weekend in Frankfurt. Congrats Josef on winning the 2023 JBBL title. It was 5 years since the organization last won a JBBL title. The last time Alba won was in 2018 winning the double. How good did the win feel for you personally? I'm really proud of the guys. We had a goal 2 years ago to reach the top 4 and to win it. It is always nice to reach your goal. It is even nicer winning against a good team like Eintracht Frankfurt-Fraport Sklyiners You led the Alba Berlin NBBL squad to the 2018 NBBL title. What is the biggest difference to coaching U-16 kids then U-19 kinds? U-19 guys are a lot further in their development of the tactics of the game. Some of the U-19 guys train with pro's and are more developed while a lot can still happen with guys coming from the JBBL to the NBBL level. Some of our U-19 guys trained with Aito. It is easier for an NBBL players to train with pro's then JBBL guys with NBBL guys. Coming into the game Eintracht Frankfurt-Fraport Skyliners were the massive underdog for me. You told me before the game something I will never forget. In the end there isn't a difference between the Alba and Frankfurt players. At the end it took you 2 Ot's to win? We were undefeated and the expectations going to Frankfurt were huge. The NBBL team had the best players in Germany and then top recruits with Rikus Schulte and Linus Ruff. The JBBL players are all from Berlin. Even if many feel because we were undefeated we are a dominant team, we aren't? We never played against Frankfurt or Cologne during the regular season. Both those teams had 5 national players combined. One third of the national team is from those two teams. We only had Mathieu Grujicic (193-G-2007). Eintracht Frankfurt-Fraport Skyliners gave Alba Berlin all they had. How much respect do you have for Olaf Kanngiesser for leading his players to making it such a tough final for you? He did a super job. Frankfurt has shown in the past that it has 2 faces. Sometimes they play great while other times don't seem as motivated. This year they were one year more experienced. He did a great job with the guys and took us to the limit. We didn't have much more to give in the final. In the second OT Alba Berlin finally took control. Would you still have won without Matthieu Grujicic? That is like saying would the Chicago Bulls have won the triple without Michael Jordan? Mattieu is the best player in Germany. We have all solid players, but more role players. It would have been difficult to win without him. You could also ask would Frankfurt have been in the final without Crnjac and Messer or Cologne without Remagen? I was amazed by Mattieu Grujicic. The more he scored the more excited I got. When he was at 50 the next Doncic slipped out of my mouth. How talented is this kid? He is very talented. To become a great player, you need the body and character. He works very hard in the gym especially on his shot. How far one can get too relies on a lot of factors. Dirk Bauermann said it best. 'You need to become the best version of yourself'. He is on a good way. How did you see Mattieu Grujicic's development in the JBBL? What is always key in the JBBL happening to a player in their development before reaching the NBBL level? He needs to think what do I need to do best to become a pro. A player that wants to become a pro needs a good skill set. It's not about how many lay ups you can make. Two years ago he had no shot. He had good ball handling and only made lay ups in the U-14. This season he became a real good shooter. I thought Roy Krupnikas was a really good shooter last season but Mattieu is a step further. I remember someone saying that it seemed like someone had given Mattieu an Andi Obst jersey for the final. What is your summary of the Alba Berlin JBBL season? What kind of team was it in September and what kind of team did it become in May 2023? It was a process of 2 years. We became a team with a high IQ and understood when to dribble and when to pass. They were great guys that liked to practice together. They liked to listen and at the end played good JBBL basketball. The unsung hero for me in the final game was Yari Monninkhoff. He may have scored 15 points, but he did so many other positive things. How did you see his development this season? It wasn't just him in the final that stepped up, but we had so many other guys that could do it at any time. Mattieu is our Jimmy Butler, but the rest can play. A guy can always jump in and help. We get the maximum out of everyone. When we see one guys having a good game, then we tend to give them more focus. How did you see the development of Matheo Hermann? Is he on the way of being a type of Entezami or Kayil in the future? Both can jump, but have different bodies. Matheo is lighter but also explosive. He reminds me of Jordan Poole. He has to improve shot and ball handling. When he sees a Jordan Poole play is always helpful to improving when he sees someone like that doing it well. The 2023 NBBL/JBBL finals may have been the best in the history of the competition: How important were these 2 games and did the sport win some new fans? The question is how many not basketball fans saw the games on the weekend? Was it just basketball lovers? I think the weekend was great to see good teams and players. Maybe steal a few things from others and build it into your own philosophy and get new ideas. In the end you want the sport to become as best as it can. What was your favorite moment at the 2023 JBBL competition besides winning the title? Just seeing the emotions of the guys. Seeing them in each timeout and in the locker room and looking in their faces and seeing that joy and belief that they could win the title. I saw this special togetherness fighting to achieve the goal of winning What is your summer plan? What are your goals for the summer? Do you have nay new talents in your mind? We will start to plan for the next season. Who will win the 2023 NBA title. Miami or Denver? I have become a Miami fan. I always told the guys we want to be like Miami and get the maximum out of each player. It is incredible how they have 4 undrafted guys and can still play at a top level. It is also fun to watch Denver. My heart is with Miami, but I fear that they are the underdog. Is there any team that will be bale to stop the Telekom Baskets Bonn? It looks like maybe Ulm will challenge them. They got extra confidence beating Alba Berlin and now already won game one against FC Bayern Munich. Bonn has had a great season, but I think it will be tight. Thanks Josef for the chat. |
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Bayern - Ulm 69-87 25 personal fouls committed by Bayern Muenchen helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Brazilian Bruno Caboclo (206-1995) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian point guard Yago Matheus (175-1999) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. Four ratiopharm Ulm players scored in double figures. American point guard Cassius Winston (185-1997, college: Michigan St.) produced 13 points and 7 assists and the other American import forward Zylan Cheatham (203-1995, college: Arizona St.) added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Ulm: N.Juan 19+2reb+4ast, Y.Matheus 18+2reb+5ast, B.Caboclo 17+12reb+1ast, B.Paul 11+3reb+1ast, J.Hawley 7+7reb, R.Christen 7+2reb+2ast Bayern: C.Winston 13+3reb+7ast, F.Gillespie 10+4reb, N.Giffey 9+3reb, I.Bonga 8+3reb, A.Obst 8+1reb+2ast, D.Seeley 6+2reb Bonn - Ludwigsburg 80-71 Telekom Baskets had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. American-North Macedonian point guard TJ Shorts (175-1997, college: UC Davis) fired 22 points and 7 assists for the winners. American Collin Malcolm (200-1997, college: WPU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Shorts is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Telekom Baskets players scored in double figures. American guard Prentiss Hubb (190-1999, college: Notre Dame, agency: Green Sports Management) produced 9 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import Shonn Miller (201-1993, college: UConn) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. EnBW Ludwigsburg's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Bonn: T.Shorts 22+4reb+7ast, C.Malcolm 13+10reb+1ast, J.Hawkins 13+6reb+1ast, S.Herrera 11+3reb+2ast, D.Williams 7+3reb, T.Ward 5+3reb+1ast Ludwigsburg: Y.Polas-Bartolo 12+2reb+2ast, S.Miller 10+7reb+1ast, S.Waardenburg 10+6reb, P.Hubb 9+7reb+3ast, T.Kuhse 8+3reb, W.Cherry 7+3reb+7ast |
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Panathinaikos - Peristeri 81-67 Polish Mateusz Ponitka (198-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 8 rebounds. Lithuanian swingman Marius Grigonis (198-1994) contributed with 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Panathinaikos players scored in double figures. French point guard Sylvain Francisco (185-1997) answered with 16 points and 7 assists and Croatian center Miro Bilan (213-1989) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Peristeri. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Panathinaikos: M.Grigonis 16+2reb+5ast, D.Agravanis 15+4reb, M.Ponitka 13+8reb+3ast, A.Gudaitis 13+4reb, P.Lee 8+2reb+5ast, M.Lefteris 7+4reb Peristeri: S.Francisco 16+4reb+7ast, M.Bilan 12+8reb, M.Coleman III 10+4reb+1ast, I.Hummer 9+4reb+1ast, S.Poulianitis 6+2ast, L.Kaselakis 6+1ast |
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ZZ Leiden - Groningen 82-81 ZZ Leiden nipped Groningen to earn DBL title. 26 personal fouls committed by Groningen helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard Deion Hammond (193-1999, college: Monmouth, agency: One Motive Sports) who scored 18 points. His fellow American import center Tommy Rutherford (203-1997, college: UC Irvine, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four ZZ Leiden players scored in double figures. ZZ Leiden's coach Douglas Spradley used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Clay Mounce (201-1998, college: Furman) produced 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Swedish forward Viktor Gaddefors (201-1992, agency: 011 Sports) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Top scorers: ZZ Leiden: D.Hammond 18+4reb+1ast, L.Van Bree 17+1reb, T.Rutherford 14+6reb+1ast, D.Collins 10+5reb+1ast, R.Schaftenaar 6+8reb, S.Van Den Elzen 6+2reb+3ast Groningen: C.Mounce 24+7reb+4ast, V.Gaddefors 19+7reb+2ast, V.Taylor 9+2reb+3ast, A.Magdevski 8+2reb+3ast, L.Williams 7+1reb+1ast, P.Olisemeka 6+8reb+1ast |
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| Indonesian IBL round 38 best performance: Jarred Shaw (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 32-year old player had a double-double of 38 points and 16 rebounds, while his team beat Rans Pik (#6, 14-8) 97-88. Thanks to this victory Prawira moved-up to the 3rd position in Indonesian IBL. They are still close to the very top. Prawira would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 19-3 record. In the team's last game Shaw had a remarkable 61.9% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Prawira, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former Utah State University star has very solid stats this year. Shaw is in league's top in points (9th best: 18.8ppg) and averages impressive 66.5% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Ronnie Boyce III (191-G-1995) of Hangtuah. Boyce III had a very good evening with a double-double of 41 points and 13 rebounds. Bad luck as Hangtuah was edged by slightly lower-ranked Evos Bogor (#13, 6-16) 77-74. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Hangtuah dropped in the standings to 12th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-13 record. Boyce III is one of the most experienced players at Hangtuah and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 25.3ppg (#2). He also registered 10.6 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was American swingman Jay Bowie (196-G/F-1992, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) of Bali Utd. (#8). Bowie scored 25 points and passed seven assists. He was a key player of Bali Utd., leading his team to a 98-67 easy win against the higher-ranked Dewa United (#5, 15-7). The chances of Bali Utd. ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 13 games, recording just nine victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Bowie could help Bali Utd. to bring them higher in the standings. Bowie has a very solid season. In 22 games in Indonesia he scored 16.5ppg. He also has 4.8rpg and FGP: 56.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Anthony Allen (210-C-1992) of Tangerang - 19 points and 16 rebounds 5. Akeem Scott (180-SG-1983) of Rans Pik - 24 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Shavar Newkirk (179-PG-1996) of NSH - 27 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Morakinyo Williams (209-C-1988) of Pacific Caesar - 23 points and 10 rebounds 8. Jarrid Famous (209-C/F-1988) of NSH - 23 points and 8 rebounds 9. Teddy Romadonsyah (190-F-1990) of Tangerang - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Rick Jackson (206-F-1989) of Satria Muda - 18 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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| Rans Pik adds Ellis to their roster, ex Cangrejeros - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2013 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) in sixth round (101th overall). He graduated from Coppin State in 2012 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. Ellis is quite experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America) in nine different countries. He has played previously professionally in Canada (The Storm, Windsor Express, Titans, Stingers and Surge), Chile (Puerto Montt), Colombia (Cafeteros and Cimarrones), France (Lourdes Tarbes), United Kingdom (Cheshire Phoenix), Uruguay (Urunday), Indonesia (Pacific Caesar), NBA G League (RGV Vipers) and The Basketball Tournament (LS Legends). Ellis' team made it to the NBL Canada Semifinals in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2022. Ellis was voted to USBasket.com All-NBL Canada Honorable Mention back in 2019 and 2020. He played also for Ellisrkimer County College for 2 years. The scouts decsribe him following way: Akeem is a very versatile, and coachable wing with great shooting, passing and ball handling skills. Team oriented and very aggressive rebounder. Has ability to be very strong around the rim and can defend multiple positions. |
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| Serie A Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Milano and Virtus Bologna extend leads - by Eurobasket News |
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Milano - Sassari 80-75 26 personal fouls committed by Sassari helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Danish Shavon Shields (201-1994, college: Nebraska) scored 14 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Luigi Datome (203-1987) chipped in 19 points during the contest. American point guard Chris Dowe (189-1991, college: Bellarmine, agency: GoEmpire Group) responded with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Lithuanian forward Eimantas Bendzius (207-1990) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Milano: L.Datome 19+3reb, S.Shields 14+4reb+5ast, S.Napier 14+3reb+3ast, B.Baron 13+2reb+1ast, J.Voigtmann 8+6reb+3ast, K.Hines 6+1reb+1ast Sassari: E.Bendzius 21+1reb, C.Dowe 12+9reb+6ast, O.Diop 10+5reb+2ast, D.Stephens 10+3reb, J.Jones 7+4reb+1ast, G.Robinson 6+1reb+3ast Virtus BO - Tortona 108-78 Virtus BO dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tortona's 32 and made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Tortona 41-25 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Virtus BO players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. American power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and French center Mouhammadou Jaiteh (211-1994) supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Virtus BO players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by American Mike Daum (206-1995, college: S.Dakota St.) did not help to save the game for Tortona. His fellow American import swingman JP Macura (196-1995, college: Xavier) added 16 points and 5 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Virtus BO: J.Mickey 20+8reb+1ast, S.Ojeleye 15+2reb+1ast, A.Abass 15+2reb+1ast, D.Hackett 12+1reb, I.Cordinier 11+3reb+3ast, M.Jaiteh 11+10reb+1ast Tortona: M.Daum 17+5reb+1ast, J.Macura 16+2reb+5ast, C.Hunt 15+4reb+2ast, L.Severini 9+5reb, L.Candi 7+4ast, S.Christon 5+2reb+1ast |
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RO Luiss - Fabriano 73-77 26 personal fouls committed by RO Luiss helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Francesco Papa (198-1995, agency: Players Group) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Simone Centanni (187-1991) contributed with 29 points for the winners. Point guard Marco Pasqualin (178-1997) replied with 15 points and 7 assists and Matteo Fallucca (196-1993) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for RO Luiss. RO Luiss' coach Andrea Paccarie tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Fabriano: S.Centanni 29+2reb+3ast, F.Papa 25+12reb+3ast, G.Gianmarco 8+6reb, Y.Fall 7+8reb+2ast, N.Stanic 4+9reb+3ast, G.Alessandro 2+3reb RO Luiss: M.Pasqualin 15+7ast, M.Fallucca 14+6reb+2ast, M.Legnini 9+5reb+1ast, D.Domenico 8+1ast, M.Jovovic 7+8reb, C.Barbon 6 Rieti Real - Faenza 71-68 Rieti Real dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Faenza's 22. Center Giordano Pagani (205-1998) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Marco Contento (191-1991) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. Rieti Real's coach Sandro Dellagnello allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Giovanni Poggi (201-1997) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and forward Marco Petrucci (195-1992) scored 13 points. Top scorers: Rieti Real: G.Pagani 23+13reb+1ast, M.Contento 13+3reb+4ast, N.Mastrangelo 12+2reb+1ast, S.Tomasini 8+4reb+4ast, R.Chinellato 8+6reb, P.Lorenzo 7+4reb Faenza: G.Poggi 19+7reb, M.Petrucci 13+4reb, S.Vico 10+3reb+3ast, V.Alessandro 7+4reb+2ast, C.Nicolo 6+3reb+1ast, S.Aromando 6+9reb+1ast Orzinuovi - Mestre 65-57 Orzinuovi outrebounded Mestre 46-32 including 31 on the defensive glass. Guard Mattia Da Campo (198-1997, college: Seattle) notched 10 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Ennio Leonzio (191-1994) supported him with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by naturalized Argentinian center Matias Bortolin (208-1993, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Mestre. Edoardo Caversazio (200-1996) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Four Mestre players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Orzinuovi: E.Leonzio 13+6reb+2ast, M.Planezio 11+6reb+1ast, M.Da Campo 10+9reb+3ast, R.Ponziani 8+5reb+1ast, G.Gasparin 8+4reb+2ast, E.Trapani 7+5reb+3ast Mestre: A.Mazzucchelli 14+3reb+3ast, E.Caversazio 13+7reb+2ast, M.Bortolin 12+10reb+3ast, P.Bocconcelli 10+6reb, T.Rossi 4+2reb+1ast, N.Pellicano 2+1reb+1ast Livorno Libertas - Vigevano 82-70 Francesco Fratto (199-1991) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international power forward Tommaso Fantoni (206-1985, agency: Players Group) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Livorno Libertas players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds by forward Giorgio Broglia (198-1986, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Vigevano. Naturalized Dominican point guard Alberto Benites (180-1997, agency: SLN) added 11 points and 6 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Livorno Libertas: F.Fratto 23+12reb+3ast, A.Saccaggi 16+2reb+1ast, T.Fantoni 15+6reb+1ast, A.Bargnesi 12+6reb+4ast, F.Forti 5+3reb, A.Ricci 5+2reb+5ast Vigevano: J.Mercante 15+2reb, A.Benites 11+3reb+6ast, G.Broglia 11+10reb+1ast, M.Peroni 9+3reb+1ast, L.D'Alessandro 9+7reb+3ast, K.Strautmanis 6+1reb+1ast |
| Jayson Granger leaves Venezia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Granger is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Granger has played previously professionally in Germany (ALBA Berlin), Spain (Baskonia, Unicaja, Estudiantes and Movistar Estudiantes Madrid B team), Turkey (Efes) and Uruguay (Cordon). His team made it to the Spanish Liga Endesa Semifinals in 2014 and 2022. Among many awards he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Bosman Player of the Year back in 2015. Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him to get the job in pro basketball. |
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Finals MVP: Allen Durham (198-F/C-1988) of Ryukyu GK Player of the Year: Jack Cooley (206-C/F-1991) of Ryukyu GKGuard of the Year:  Yuki Kawamura (169-G-2001) of Yokohama BCForward of the Year: Perrin Buford (198-F-1994) of Shimane SMCenter of the Year: Jack Cooley (206-C/F-1991) of Ryukyu GKDomestic Player of the Year: Ryan Rossiter (204-F-1989) of Alvark TokyoImport Player of the Year: Jack Cooley (206-C/F-1991) of Ryukyu GKCoach of the Year: Dai Oketani of Ryukyu GK
First Team Yuki Kawamura (169-G-2001) of Yokohama BC Sebastian Saiz (205-PF-1994) of Alvark Tokyo Ryan Rossiter (204-F-1989) of Alvark Tokyo Perrin Buford (198-F-1994) of Shimane SM Jack Cooley (206-C/F-1991) of Ryukyu GK
Second Team Christopher Smith (193-G-1994) of Chiba Jets Victor Law (201-F-1995) of Chiba Jets John Mooney (206-F-1998) of Chiba Jets Nick Fazekas (211-F/C-1985) of Kawasaki BT Charles Jackson (208-C-1993) of Yokohama BC
Third Team Trey McKinney-Jones (198-G-1990) of Gunma CT Josh Hawkinson (208-F-1995) of Shinshu BW Dwayne Evans (201-F-1992) of Hiroshima D. James McAdoo (206-F-1993) of Hitachi SRT Allen Durham (198-F/C-1988) of Ryukyu GK
Honorable Mention Devin Oliver (204-PF-1992) of Yokohama BC Jordan Heath (208-F/C-1991) of Kawasaki BT Anthony McHenry (202-SF-1983) of Shinshu BW Kevin Jones (206-F-1989) of Hitachi SRT Michael Parker (202-F-1981) of Gunma CT Chehales Tapscott (195-F-1990) of Ibaraki R. Eric Jacobsen (208-PF-1994) of Ibaraki R. Shawn Long (208-F-1993) of Hokkaido L. Brock Motum (208-F-1990) of Hokkaido L. Justin Burrell (207-F-1988) of Sendai 89ers Rashawn Thomas (203-F-1994) of Sendai 89ers Nick Kay (206-PF-1992) of Shimane SM Coty Clarke (201-F-1992) of Nagoya DD Scott Eatherton (206-F/C-1991) of Nagoya DD Kerry Blackshear Jr. (208-F-1997) of Hiroshima D. D.J. Newbill (193-G-1992) of Osaka E. Jarrod Uthoff (203-F-1993) of Kyoto H. Cheick Diallo (206-C/F-1996) of Santurce Johnathan Williams III (206-C/F-1995) of FE Nagoya Ivan Buva (207-F/C-1991) of Shiga L-Stars
All-Domestic Players Team Yuma Fujii (178-PG-1991) of Kawasaki BT Yuki Kawamura (169-G-2001) of Yokohama BC- Michael Parker (202-F-1981) of Gunma CT- Ryan Rossiter (204-F-1989) of Alvark Tokyo- Nick Fazekas (211-F/C-1985) of Kawasaki BT
All-Imports Team John Mooney (206-F-1998) of Chiba Jets Perrin Buford (198-F-1994) of Shimane SM Victor Law (201-F-1995) of Chiba Jets Jack Cooley (206-C/F-1991) of Ryukyu GK Charles Jackson (208-C-1993) of Yokohama BC |
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| Prince Mosengo commits to Northeast Oklahoma A&M College - by Eurobasket News | |
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Northeast Oklahoma AandM College signed Congolese forward Prince Mosengo (6'8''-205lbs) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Mosengo moved there from The University of Akron (NCAA Division I) where he spent his freshman year. Mosengo's high school career he had spent at Victory Rock Preparatory School in Sarasota, FL, which he graduated in 2022. He played also for Team Florida in AAU. |
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| Equity Dumas level series 1-1 against KPA level - by Eurobasket News |
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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will be relying on home court advantage to propel them to victory when they host Equity Banks Dumas this weekend in Game Three and Four of the best of five Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League final playoffs in Mombasa. Equity Dumas remained hopeful of winning their maiden title after they tied the series at 1-1 against defending champions KPA on Sunday. The Bankers won game two by half a basket for a 70-69 win on Saturday, just a day after KPA won 62-53 in Game One. To topple the holders, Dumas must win one or the two games in Mombasa. One win will see the series closed out back in Nairobi in winner takes-it-all game five. 'We started the series poorly after losing game one but we did not give up and we got a win even if it was a narrow one to keep the series alive. Our target remains the same in Mombasa where we only need a win then we can close out the series back at home court in Nairobi,' said Dumas coach David Maina . Courtesy of: standardmedia.co.ke |
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| LBL Round 5 of Finals. Al Riyadi conquer LBL title - by Eurobasket News |
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Dynamo - Al Riyadi 71-77 Al Riyadi clinched LBL title. They overcame Dynamo in Game 5 of the championship series to lift the trophy. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 29-19. But Dynamo won third quarter 20-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Al Riyadi made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. American guard Kevin Murphy (197-1990, college: Tenn Tech) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Wael Arakji (194-1994) contributed with 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. American guard Zach Lofton (193-1992, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and the former international point guard Jad Khalil (186-1996) added 13 points in the effort for Dynamo. Top scorers: Dynamo: Z.Lofton 37+13reb+1ast, J.Khalil 13+2reb+1ast, M.Alkhoury 9+2reb, J.Lual-Acuil Jr. 6+7reb, K.Ezzeddine 4+7reb+2ast, A.Mahmoud 2+4reb+4ast Al Riyadi: W.Arakji 20+3reb+4ast, K.Murphy 18+7reb+5ast, D.Reath 13+4reb, K.Zeinoun 12+3reb+1ast, I.Moneim 6+9reb, H.Gyokchyan 5+7reb+2ast |
| Al Riyadi welcomes back Kikanovic - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Kikanovic was also a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina international program for some years. He played for Bosnia and Herzegovina Senior National Team between 2006 and 2018 and previously for U18 National Team in 2006. Kikanovic also represented Bosnia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 5.0ppg, 1.0rpg. He is a very experienced player. Kikanovic has played also professionally in France (Monaco and Sluc Nancy), Germany (ALBA Berlin), Kuwait (Kuwait), Russia (Enisey), Serbia (Crvena Zvezda), Turkey (OGM Orman) and Bosnia (OKK Sloboda Tuzla). He played in the final of French League in 2018 and 2019. Kikanovic was voted to Eurobasket.com Bosnia and Herzegovina League All-Newcomers Team back in 2006 and 2007. |
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| D1 Round 9: Ahly Benghazi gets another victory - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Second Stage in D1. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Undefeated leader Ahly Benghazi delivered the ninth consecutive win on Monday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Al Madina (0-9) 80-58 in Tripoli. Undefeated Ahly Benghazi (9-0) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 9 victories in a row. Al Madina at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Ahly Benghazi are looking forward to face Al Morog (#5) in Almarj in the next round. Al Madina's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tripoli to the arena Al Ittihad. The game in Almarj was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Al Ittihad (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Al Morog (3-6). Al Ittihad defeated Al Morog 84-70. Al Ittihad maintains third place with 7-2 record having just two points less than leader Ahly Benghazi. Al Morog at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Al Ittihad's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tripoli Al Madina. The game in Benghazi supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Ahly Tripoli (8-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Al Hilal (1-8). Ahly Tripoli smashed Al Hilal 105-48 on Monday. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ahly Tripoli. Defending champion maintains second place with 8-1 record behind leader Ahly Benghazi. Al Hilal lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. Ahly Tripoli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tripoli Shabab. In the last game of round 9 Al Nasr defeated Shabab in Benghazi 82-71.
Al Morog - Al Ittihad 70-84 The game in Almarj was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Al Ittihad (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Al Morog (3-6). Al Ittihad defeated Al Morog 84-70. Al Ittihad maintains third place with 7-2 record having just two points less than leader Ahly Benghazi. Al Morog at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Al Ittihad's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tripoli Al Madina. Al Hilal - Ahly Tripoli 48-105 The game in Benghazi supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Ahly Tripoli (8-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Al Hilal (1-8). Ahly Tripoli smashed Al Hilal 105-48 on Monday. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ahly Tripoli. Defending champion maintains second place with 8-1 record behind leader Ahly Benghazi. Al Hilal lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. Ahly Tripoli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tripoli Shabab. Al Madina - Ahly Benghazi 58-80 Undefeated leader Ahly Benghazi delivered the ninth consecutive win on Monday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Al Madina (0-9) 80-58 in Tripoli. Ahly Benghazi (9-0) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 9 victories in a row. Al Madina at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Ahly Benghazi are looking forward to face Al Morog (#5) in Almarj in the next round. Al Madina's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tripoli to the arena Al Ittihad. Shabab - Al Nasr 71-82 There was no surprise in Tripoli where 6th ranked Shabab (2-7) was defeated by fourth ranked Al Nasr (6-3) 82-71 on Monday. Al Nasr maintains fourth place with 6-3 record. Loser Shabab keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Al Nasr's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Benghazi Al Hilal. |
| LITHUANIA |
| Cafeteros sign Isaac Bonton, ex Neptunas - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated from Washington State University in 2021 and it will be his second season as a professional player. Bonton played also for Casper College for one year. |
| LUXEMBOURG |
| Luxembourg's late run not enough against Montenegro - by Eurobasket News |
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Our men's national team played its second game of the games of the small States of Europe on Tuesday. The FLBB squad lost 72:76 against tournament favorite Montenegro. The opponent had the better start (26:17 after 10 minutes) and was able to extend the lead before the half-time break (50:30). The FLBB squad stormed back in the second half and cut the deficit to under 10 points with 3 minutes remaining. In the end, Luxembourg lost the game by pnly 4 points which certainly gives the team a lot of confidence for a possible rematch in the semi finals or finals. Alex Laurent (198-SF-1993) led Luxembourg with 25 points. Filip Andjusic (207-C-2002) paced the winners with 19 points. Courtesy of: luxembourg.basketball |
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| CIBACOPA Round 6 of Quarter-Finals. Astros complete Final Four picture - by Eurobasket News |
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Astros - Guaymas 111-90 Astros made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) scored 29 points to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) chipped in 24 points and 8 assists (perfect from downtown making all five shots) during the contest. The best for the losing side was Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Astros: L.Vick 29+4reb+3ast, S.Ponds 24+4reb+8ast, J.Loveridge 19+4reb+1ast, I.Whaley 16+6reb+2ast, M.Kenneth 6+2reb+1ast, M.Andriassi 6+4reb+5ast Guaymas: M.Cairo 19+11reb+1ast, M.Crawford 19+5reb+2ast, A.Smith 16+3reb+7ast, A.Lillard 14+3reb+3ast, R.Peters 7+3reb+6ast, B.Rivera 7+1reb |
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| Stats Leaders |
| Erste Liga Round 2 of Finals. Buducnost post second consecutive win - by Eurobasket News |
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SC Derby - Buducnost 70-89 Buducnost made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by SC Derby helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Canadian guard Trae Bell-Haynes (188-1995, college: Vermont) who scored 23 points and 4 assists. French-Guinean center Alpha Kaba (208-1996) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. The former international Nikola Pavlicevic (192-1988) produced 18 points and 4 assists and the former international swingman Andrija Slavkovic (201-1999) added 15 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: SC Derby: N.Pavlicevic 18+4reb+4ast, A.Slavkovic 15+3reb+2ast, M.Dreznjak 13+2reb+2ast, V.Bacovic 8+4reb, D.Tasic 6+6reb+2ast, V.Zoran 4+2reb Buducnost: T.Bell-Haynes 23+4reb+4ast, E.Green 19+3reb+2ast, A.Kaba 16+9reb+1ast, I.Drobnjak 9+3reb, A.Ilic 7+10reb, J.O'Brien 6+4ast |
| Luxembourg's late run not enough against Montenegro - by Eurobasket News |
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Our men's national team played its second game of the games of the small States of Europe on Tuesday. The FLBB squad lost 72:76 against tournament favorite Montenegro. The opponent had the better start (26:17 after 10 minutes) and was able to extend the lead before the half-time break (50:30). The FLBB squad stormed back in the second half and cut the deficit to under 10 points with 3 minutes remaining. In the end, Luxembourg lost the game by pnly 4 points which certainly gives the team a lot of confidence for a possible rematch in the semi finals or finals. Alex Laurent (198-SF-1993) led Luxembourg with 25 points. Filip Andjusic (207-C-2002) paced the winners with 19 points. Courtesy of: luxembourg.basketball |
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| Heat finish off Celtics 103-84 for Game 7 victory and a spot in NBA Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Jimmy Butler (6'7''-G/F-1989, college: Marquette) scored 28 points and Caleb Martin (6'7''-F-1995, college: Nevada) had 26 points and 10 rebounds in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night to help the Miami Heat beat the Celtics 103-84 and turn back Boston's attempt at an unprecedented comeback. The Heat recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead in the series and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons. They will face the Western Conference champion Nuggets, with Game 1 in Denver on Thursday night. Bam Adebayo (6'10''-C-1997, college: Kentucky) scored 12 points with 10 rebounds for Miami, which is the first No. 8 seed to play for a championship since the 1999 New York Knicks. Top-seeded Denver has been waiting since sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers on May 22. Butler was named the Eastern Conference finals Most Valuable Player, an award named after Celtics Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Game 6 hero Derrick White (6'4''-G-1994, college: Colorado) scored 18 for Boston, which was hoping to become the first NBA team ever to advance after falling behind 0-3 in a best-of-seven series. Jaylen Brown (6'6''-G/F-1996, college: California) scored 19 with eight rebounds but went 1 for 9 from 3-point range. Jayson Tatum (6'8''-F/G-1998, college: Duke), who scored a Game 7 record 51 points against Philadelphia in the conference semis, had 14 points with 11 rebounds after turning his ankle on the first play of the game and limping through 42 minutes. The Celtics led by five points early before conceding a 14-4 run to end the first quarter and then giving up 16 of the first 22 points in the second. Boston cut the deficit to seven points late in the third, but Miami took a 76-66 lead at the break and scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter to pull away. The Heat took the first three games - two of them in Boston - and needed just one more win to reach to the NBA Finals. None of the 150 teams that have opened a 3-0 lead in an NBA playoff series has ever failed to advance. But the Celtics hyped themselves up by watching a documentary on the Boston Red Sox comeback from a 3-0 deficit against the New York Yankees on their way to the 2004 World Series. When the Celtics took the floor for Game 4 in Miami, ex-Yankees Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter were sitting courtside. Boston won Games 4 and 5 by double digits and had a cushy lead in Game 6 before Miami rallied back to take a one-point lead with 3 seconds left. The Heat appeared to clinch it when Marcus Smart's desperation 3-pointer rimmed out, but White scored on a putback in the final 10th of a second to force a decisive seventh game. Back at home, the Celtics greeted their fans with a pregame video intercutting highlights from the Red Sox comeback with their own. 2004 Red Sox catalyst Kevin Millar recorded a message to hype up the crowd. But the heavily favored Celtics couldn't repeat the feat. Courtesy of: arizonasports.com |
| Knicks won't extend contract of GM Scott Perry, sources say - by Eurobasket News |
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The New York Knicks will not extend the contract of general manager Scott Perry , sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. Perry, who was on an expiring contract, worked under president Leon Rose and executive vice president William Wesley this season, as the resurgent Knicks qualified for the playoffs and advanced to the second round. Perry had been general manager since 2017-18. The Knicks were already among the most intriguing teams of the offseason, and a search for a new general manager only heightens the buzz. The Knicks do not have a first-round pick this summer, but they have their own first-round choice in the next six drafts, plus four additional first-rounders from prior deals if they want to travel into the trade market. Young stalwarts such as RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes and Mitchell Robinson could be enticing trade options for teams as well. Recruiting a star to New York City hasn't exactly been easy (or fruitful) over the past decade. But the assets and players are there, and what remains to be seen is two-fold: Which stars might become available this year, and how much would Knicks management be willing to part with if and when it happens? Questions a new GM will have to now answer. New York finished 47-35 before defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. The Knicks then lost to the eventual Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat in the semifinals. Newsday first reported the Knicks' decision on Perry. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| Joe Lacob: Warriors haven't tabbed Bob Myers' replacement yet - by Eurobasket News |
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Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob couldn't fathom why Bob Myers -- his general manager and president for the last 12 years -- would decide to step down. "I'm not going to sit here and tell you I understand it because I don't," Lacob said as he sat adjacent to Myers in a news conference at Chase Center on Tuesday. It had been just about four hours since Myers told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that he would be leaving his position when his contract expires at the end of June. "But it's really not for me to understand why. I just want him to be happy," Lacob continued. Myers' decision took a lot of factors into account, including wanting to spend more time with his family. He squashed the notion that it was because of the Warriors' turbulent and mediocre season. "If the team wins the championship, would you leave? I think, yes," Myers said. He told Wojnarowski it wasn't about money, saying he declined ownership offers on a new deal that would've paid him in the same range as the league's top-earning executives. It's not for a new position waiting for him -- he said he will take a moment to sit still before making his next move. "The bottom line is, this job, the one I'm in ... requires complete engagement, a complete effort, a thousand percent, and if you can't do it, then you shouldn't do it," Myers said. "So that's the answer to the question of why. I can't do that to our players. I can't do that to Joe and Peter [Guber]. Really, I can't do it to myself. And that's the question I've been wrestling with." The natural next question the Warriors face is: Where do they go from here? At Tuesday's news conference, Lacob wouldn't address any clear plans for Myers' successor. But, Lacob is expected to seek more prominent roles for his son, Kirk, an executive vice president of basketball operations, and VP of basketball operations Mike Dunleavy Jr., according to Wojnarowski. The conversations to promote from within -- particularly Dunleavy and the younger Lacob -- have been ongoing for weeks as the team braced for the true possibility that Myers would leave. "[Dunleavey is] as good a GM, if he wants it, it will be great," Myers said. "I will say that we do have a very strong organization, and there's a good possibility it could be an internal candidate," Lacob said. "But haven't made a decision, so can't really give you an answer. We are going to work on that." The plan to promote from within also stems from a possible inability to land an external big-time general manager, as power struggles within the Warriors become an issue, particularly between front office and ownership, sources said. The power dynamic will continue to evolve and become less separated as the Warriors franchise could become more of a family business. Lacob said he will continue to work with Myers through the end of his contract in late June. However, it is unclear who will take on the lead role during the draft process with the draft taking place on June 22. Myers said he would be operating in a support role. "We'll make a decision as soon as we can, but I want to make sure that we make the right decision, and if it happens in a week, great. If it happens in a month, great," Lacob said. "We'll make that decision through the natural course, have the right process. I think we are preparing for the draft and free agency and all those things regardless, and we'll be ready." Whoever is tapped to fill Myers' shoes has a big job waiting for them as the Warriors enter what is the most important offseason the franchise has gone through in recent history. Draymond Green has a player $27.6 million player option waiting for him which, if he turns down, will make him an unrestricted free agent. Klay Thompson is about to enter the final year of his contract. The same goes for head coach Steve Kerr. And then there is replenishing their depth as they work with an already sky-high salary and new CBA rules that will only make it tougher on them. "The truth is, we have a lot of work to do," Lacob said. "We are going to win no matter what. I don't care what the rules are. We are going to figure out a way to do it. That's what good organizations do." Courtesy of: espn.com |
| NCAA1 |
| Khalen Robinson will continue his college career at University of Arkansas at Little Rock - by Eurobasket News |
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock tabbed 6-0 point guard Khalen Robinson for new season. Robinson comes from Texas A&M University where he played only for one year. But in 15 games he averaged just 1.4ppg. Aggies made it to the SEC Tournament Finals this year. He played also at The University of Arkansas in 2020-2022. His team ended regular season as a second best place in SEC in 2021 and 2023. Aggies made it to the SEC Tournament Semifinals in 2021 and 2022. Aggies made it to the NCAA Elite Eight in two consecutive years: 2021 and 2022. Robinson graduated Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, VA) in 2020 He played also for Pro Skills (TX) in AAU., which he joined from Bryant High. He was voted to Virginia All-State First Team that year. He was also No. 6 nationally ranked in 2000. (via @VerbalCommits) |
| Makhel Mitchell transfers to University of Arkansas at Little Rock - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played also at University of Maryland in 2019-2020 and then at University of Rhode Island in 2020-2022. His team won Big Ten Regular Season Co-Championship in 2020. Mitchell was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2019. He graduated Woodrow Wilson High School (Washington, DC). Mitchell played also for DC Premier (DC) in UAA. He was voted to All-USA District of Columbia Boys Second Team that year. Mitchell played also at Bishop McNamara High in 202016-2017 and then at Montverde Academy in 202017-2018. |
| Caleb Love commits to Arizona - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Love was one of the highest ranked players in high school in 2020. He graduated Christian Brothers High School (St. Louis, MO). Love played also for Brad Beal Elite in AAU. He helped his team make it to the MSHSAA Missouri Class 5 Championship Semifinals that year. Love was named MaxPreps Missouri Player of the Year, Gatorade Missouri Player of the Year and Missouri Class 5 All-State Player of the Year. He was also voted to MaxPreps High School All-America Fifth Team and Missouri Class 5 All-State Team. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was named to MaxPreps Missouri All-State First Team in 2019 and 2020. Love was named to All-EYBL Honorable Mention in 2019. |
| OMAN |
| Ahli Sidab Club A emerged victorious in the Under-23 Triplets Basketball Championship Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Ahli Sidab Club 'A' emerged victorious in the Under-23 Triplets Basketball Championship Cup. The tournament was organised by the Oman Basketball Association (OBA), represented by the 3x3 committee for the game.The competition was held in the sub-hall of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, with the participation of 12 teams that included club players and resident players of Oman.In the final match, Ahli Sidab 'A' defeated Masirah 20-19 to clinch the championship cup and gold medals. The Golden Arion team secured third place after defeating Ahli Sidab 'B' 18-11.The tournament featured strong competition among the teams in the preliminary and final rounds, with the teams divided into three groups. The first and second-place winners and the two best third-place teams qualified for the finals, which were played by the knockout system.Following the tournament, OBA Chairman Eng Khalfan bin Saleh al Naabi, chief guest of the ceremony crowned the winning teams. The Ahli Sidab 'A' won the championship cup and gold medals, Masirah won the silver medals, and the Golden Arion team won the bronze medals.Al Naabi praised the technical levels exhibited during the recent Basketball Trios Tournament and extended his congratulations to the first-place finishers. In his statement, he expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the tournament and the emergence of several promising talents that can potentially serve the national teams."The tournament witnessed high technical levels and was able to produce several promising talents that serve the national teams," said the OBA chief. "We are keen to continue our interest in the game of basketball trios to nurture talents and work to develop their levels so that we can build strong teams capable of competing in the upcoming tournaments."NEW TREND According to Al Naabi, basketball trios are one of the most popular competitions among young people in Oman, and their popularity is due to their ease of spread. He also pointed out that basketball trios have become an Olympic game, which means that the Sultanate of Oman can participate in upcoming foreign tournaments. To promote this competition further, the Oman Basketball Association has developed an ambitious plan to organise various tournaments."We believe that basketball trios have great potential in Oman and can help us achieve our goals of nurturing young talents and building strong teams," added Al Naabi. "We will continue to work hard to promote this competition and create more opportunities for our players to excel." Courtesy of: omanobserver.com |
| PARAGUAY |
| LNB Round 14: Felix Perez edge Libertad A. 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 14 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Libertad A. (7-7) to fourth ranked Felix Perez (9-5) 85-82 on Monday evening. The best player for the winners was Leonel Bettiga who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Rodney Mercado (191-1999) produced 29 points for the hosts. Felix Perez moved-up to third place, which they share with Colonias G. Libertad A. at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias G. (#3) and Sol de America (#8). Sol de America was smashed at home by 29 points 77-106 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Brazilian center Vinicius Malachias (209-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Sebastian Galarza contributed with 24 points for the winners. Nicolas Escurra replied with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Sol de America. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Colonias G. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-5 record having five points less than leader San Jose, which they share with Felix Perez. Sol de America lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Campo Alto (#6). Campo Alto was smashed at home by 16 points 71-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Alejandro Peralta scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners. San Jose's coach Daniel Cano used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nelson Peralta responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Undefeated San Jose (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. Loser Campo Alto keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. In the last game of round 14 Olimpia K. crushed Atletico C. in Asuncion 146-59. The best stats of 14th round was 56 points (!!!) and 4 assists by Christian Alaekwe of Olimpia K..
Libertad A. - Felix Perez 82-85 The most exciting game of round 14 in the LNB took place in Asuncion. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Libertad A. (7-7) to fourth ranked Felix Perez (9-5) 85-82 on Monday evening. The best player for the winners was Leonel Bettiga who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international center Guillermo Araujo (204-1982, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Rodney Mercado (191-1999) produced 29 points and the former international forward Jorge Sequera (194-1988) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Felix Perez and four Libertad A. players scored in double figures. Felix Perez moved-up to third place, which they share with Colonias G. Libertad A. at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Top scorers: Libertad A.: R.Mercado 29+3reb+2ast, D.Bareiro 17+1reb+2ast, J.Sequera 14+10reb+2ast, A.Lopez 13+9reb+3ast, J.Martinez 7+2reb+10ast, S.Aceval 2+6reb+1ast Felix Perez: L.Ferreira 21+2ast, P.Alderete 18+6reb, G.Araujo 17+7reb+1ast, B.Leonel 14+15reb+5ast, S.Ricardo 11+2reb+2ast, A.Merlo 4+6ast Sol de America - Colonias G. 77-106 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Asuncion: Colonias G. (#3) and Sol de America (#8). Sol de America was smashed at home by 29 points 77-106 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Colonias G. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Sol de America's 38. They outrebounded Sol de America 44-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Colonias G. players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists. Brazilian center Vinicius Malachias (209-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. The former international Sebastian Galarza (185-2001) contributed with 24 points for the winners. Four Colonias G. players scored in double figures. Nicolas Escurra replied with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Juan Marti added 11 points and 4 assists in the effort for Sol de America. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Colonias G. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-5 record having five points less than leader San Jose, which they share with Felix Perez. Sol de America lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Top scorers: Sol de America: E.Nicolas 20+7reb+3ast, R.Marcos 11+4reb+3ast, M.Juan 11+3reb+4ast, M.Jose 7+2reb+2ast, R.Angel 6+1reb, R.Diaz Fabrizio 6+3reb+2ast Colonias G.: S.Galarza 24+4reb+3ast, M.Vinicius 22+10reb+1ast, N.Peralta 13+8reb+3ast, F.Vieta 12+6reb+6ast, F.Hugo 9+1reb+2ast, B.Cristhian 7+4reb+2ast Campo Alto - San Jose 71-87 Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Asuncion: San Jose (#1) and Campo Alto (#6). Campo Alto was smashed at home by 16 points 71-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Campo Alto's 26. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The former international forward Alejandro Peralta (195-1991, agency: Interperformances) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian Tobias Gomez chipped in 11 points and 7 assists during the contest. San Jose's coach Daniel Cano used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international forward Nelson Peralta (198-1988) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Martin Mainero (189-1990) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Five San Jose and four Campo Alto players scored in double figures. San Jose (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. Loser Campo Alto keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Campo Alto: N.Peralta 24+15reb+5ast, M.Mainero 13+5reb+3ast, R.Darwinn 12+3reb+3ast, P.Santiago 10+2reb+6ast, F.Fabrizio 5+3reb+2ast, A.Sebastian 4+2ast San Jose: E.Riveros 14+1reb+2ast, V.Ochipinti 14+1reb+1ast, A.Peralta 14+5reb+7ast, J.Alen 11+6reb+2ast, J.Wood 11+6reb+2ast, T.Gomez 11+4reb+7ast Atletico C. - Olimpia K. 59-146 There was no surprise in Asuncion where 7th ranked Atletico C. (2-12) was crushed by second ranked Olimpia K. (11-3) 146-59 on Monday. Olimpia K. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Atletico C.'s 30. Olimpia K. forced 29 Atletico C. turnovers and outrebounded them 43-22 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Olimpia K. shot the lights out from three sinking 25 long-distance shots on high 54.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 43 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Atletico C.'s players. American guard Christian Alaekwe (193, college: St.Thomas, TX) scored 56 points (!!!) and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Fabrizio Diaz chipped in 7 points, 9 rebounds and 14 assists during the contest. Four Olimpia K. players scored in double figures. Olimpia K.'s coach Carlos Romano felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Daniel Jara responded with 7 points and 7 rebounds and Oscar Toro scored 5 points and 7 assists. Olimpia K. maintains second position with 11-3 record having just three points less than leader San Jose. Atletico C. lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. Top scorers: Atletico C.: O.Diego 12+3reb+1ast, B.Francisco 11+2reb+2ast, A.Alejandro 9+1reb+1ast, S.Nahuel 7+4reb+1ast, D.Jara 7+7reb+2ast, V.Sosa 6+1reb+1ast Olimpia K.: C.Alaekwe 56+3reb+4ast, T.Cooper 18+3reb+1ast, G.Peralta 17+5reb+3ast, N.Lopez 15+9reb, M.Abraham 13+6ast, G.Fabio 10+4reb+7ast |
| Christian Alaekwe gets MVP of the Week award for Paraguayan LNB (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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American Christian Alaekwe (193-G) had a great game in the last round for league's second-best Olimpia K. and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 14. The guard had the game-high 56 points adding three rebounds and four assists for Olimpia K. in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Atletico C. (#7, 2-12) with 87-point margin 146-59. Olimpia K. maintains the 2nd position in Paraguayan LNB. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Olimpia K. will need more victories to improve their 11-3 record. In the team's last game Alaekwe had a remarkable sixteen three-pointers out of 25 attempts. He just recently signed at Olimpia K., being already a very valuable addition to the team. University of St. Thomas, TX graduate has very impressive stats this year. Alaekwe is in league's top in points (2nd best: 20.6ppg) and averages solid 57.1% FGP and 42.6% from behind 3-point line. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young international forward Nelson Peralta (198-F-1988) of Campo Alto. Peralta impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 24 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Campo Alto lost that game 71-87 to league's leader San Jose (#1, 14-0). Campo Alto is still second from the bottom in the standings. 11 lost games are too many comparing to just three victories Campo Alto managed to get this year. Peralta is one of the most experienced players at Campo Alto and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 13.9ppg (#8). He also registered 8.0 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was Brazilian Vinicius Malachias (209-C-1999) of Colonias G. (#3). Malachias scored 22 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Colonias G., leading his team to a 106-77 easy win against the lower-ranked Sol de America (#8, 1-13). Colonias G. needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 9 victories and 5 lost games. Malachias has a very solid season. In 5 games in Paraguay he scored 16.8ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Leonel Bettiga) of Felix Perez - 14 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Sebastian Galarza (185-PF-2001) of Colonias G. - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Rodney Mercado (191-SF-1999) of Libertad A. - 29 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Fabrizio Diaz) of Olimpia K. - 7 points, 9 rebounds and 14 assists 8. Gabriel Peralta (203-F-1995) of Olimpia K. - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Nestor Lopez (2000) of Olimpia K. - 15 points and 9 rebounds 10. Nicolas Escurra) of Sol de America - 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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| PHILIPPINES |
| Filoil: La Salle runs roughshod on Ateneo for 8th straight win - by Eurobasket News |
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De La Salle University extended its unbeaten run in the 2023 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup, piling onto the misery of archrival Ateneo de Manila University with a 72-59 romp on Sunday in San Juan. Evan Nelle took charge of the Green Archers' eighth win in Group II, scoring 12 points, dishing out seven assists, and grabbing three rebounds. Joshua David also contributed 11 points, four rebounds, and two assists off the bench as they handed their fierce foes a 0-3 record. 'It really doesn't make us the UAAP champions by going 8-0 and beating Ateneo. It doesn't mean anything,' said head coach Topex Robinson after his first experience of the rivalry game. 'But it's always good to see our team execute what we prepared for on the court.' With the score tied at 26-all late in the second quarter, Nelle fueled a 17-6 run. That propelled La Salle ahead, 43-32, at the 6:46 mark of the third period. The Blue Eagles could only come as close as 13 points, 52-65, with five minutes remaining, only to see David score all but two points in a 7-0 counterattack. The run gave the Green Archers a 72-52 advantage. 'I always remind myself of how grateful I am to coach De La Salle. I see in our guards what really kept me playing and then coaching. It's perseverance,' said Robinson. Mark Nonoy contributed 11 points and six rebounds, while Kevin Quiambao added 11 points and six rebounds of his own. La Salle secured the first quarterfinal slot in the premier preseason tournament supported by Filoil, EcoOil, Hanes, Akari, Reyes BBQ, BDO, Kalos Sportswear, and Molten. They now set their sights on second-running St. Clare College of Caloocan (4-1) - the last team standing in their way of sweeping the group phase - on May 31. On the other hand, Ateneo will make another attempt for that elusive breakthrough on June 2 against Far Eastern University. Kainoa Ballungay (201-F, college: CS Stanislaus) led Ateneo in this game with 18 points and six rebounds. Mapua University also claimed back-to-back wins with a 71-61 victory over San Sebastian College-Recoletos. Kobe Dalisay stepped up with 17 points, including five three-pointers, while Warren Bonifacio added 12 points and five boards. Adrian Nocum contributed 10 points as the Cardinals improved to a 5-2 record in Group I. Alex Desoyo led the Golden Stags (2-5) with 15 points in the defeat. In the first game, University of the East snapped a three-game losing streak with a 67-59 victory over Centro Escolar University. Delvion Jackson produced a double-double of 16 points, 14 rebounds, six blocks, three assists, and three steals. The Red Warriors moved up to a 3-4 record in Group II. But the Red Warriors still had to fend off a challenge from the Scorpions as their 13-point lead dwindled to as low as four, 63-59, in the final minute. Then Noy Remogat, who went 10-of-11 from the line for 15 points, five assists, and four rebounds, secured the win from the free-throw line. Franz Diaz led CEU (1-5) with 14 points and four boards in the loss. Courtesy of: tiebreakertimes.com.ph |
| PUERTO RICO |
| Stats Leaders - BSN |
| Whiteside's double-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 24 points and 21 rebounds, while his team edged out Manati (#5, 10-20) 95-94. It allowed Quebradillas to consolidate first place in the Puerto Rican league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Quebradillas has a very solid 19-8 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. 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 in league's top in points (3rd best: 21.3ppg) and averages solid 2.5bpg and 54.3% FGP. Second best performed player last week was Tyquan Rolon (192-G-1995). He is American guard in his first season at Quebradillas. In the last game Rolon recorded impressive 32 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists. It was enough for Quebradillas to edge the lower-ranked Manati (#5, 10-20) by 1 point 95-94. Of course Quebradillas still keep Group A's top spot. His team has currently 19-8 record. Rolon is one of the most experienced players at Quebradillas and similarly like Hassan Whiteside has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Paris Bass (207-F/C-1995) of Arecibo (#3). Bass showcased his all-around game by recording 18 points, ten rebounds and five assists in the last week. He was a key player of Arecibo, leading his team to a 102-70 easy win against the lower-ranked Fajardo (#6, 11-19). Arecibo needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in Group B. Their record at this point is 16 victories and 13 lost games. Bass has a great season in Puerto Rico. After 25 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.0ppg (7th best) and rebounds with 9.6rpg (5th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Davon Jefferson (203-F-1986) of Manati - 19 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Christopher Ortiz (203-PF-1993) of Manati - 27 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 6. DeMarcus Cousins (211-C/F-1990) of Guaynabo - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists 7. EJ Crawford (198-G-1998) of Guaynabo - 22 points and 6 rebounds 8. Travis Trice II (183-PG-1993) of Humacao - 20 points, 2 rebounds and 9 assists 9. James Ennis (201-F/G-1990) of Humacao - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Sheldon Mac (196-G-1992) of Manati - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| ROMANIA |
| Targu Jiu signs Octavian Calota - by Arnold Beres | ||||
He also represented Romania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 5.6ppg, 2.2rpg, 2.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 34.8%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 64.3%. Calota has spent his entire career in Romania playing for six other teams: Dinamo Stiinta Bucuresti, Sibiu, Timisoara, CS Farul Constanta, Pitesti and Medias. His team made it to the League Semifinals in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Romanian League Domestic Player of the Year back in 2018. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Targu Jiu. |
| Tohatan re-signs at Voluntari - by Arnold Beres | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at BC CSU Sibiu. In 31 Liga Nationala games he got 12.0ppg, 2.5rpg, 4.3apg and 1.3spg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Romanian League All-Star Game and All-Domestic Players Team. Tohatan has been also a member of Romanian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Romanian senior team since 2018 and previously for U20 National Team in 2019. Tohatan represented Romania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.4ppg, 1.6apg, FGP: 46.2%, 3PT: 35.7%, FT: 84.6%. He has played previously for two other teams: Timisoara and Olimpic. His team won Romanian Cup in 2019. |
| SLOVAKIA |
| Eurobasket.com All-Slovakian League Awards 2023 - by Michal Duchovic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finals MVP:  Drasko Knezevic (185-PG-1993) of LevicePlayer of the Year: Tre McCallum (201-F-1995) of LeviceGuard of the Year: Patrick McGlynn (188-G-1992) of IndiosForward of the Year:  Miha Lapornik (194-G-1993) of LeviceCenter of the Year:  Michal Fusek (223-C-1995) of Spisski RytieriImport Player of the Year: Shane Gatling (188-G-1998) of KomarnoDomestic Player of the Year: Michal Fusek (223-C-1995) of Spisski RytieriBosman Player of the Year: Miha Lapornik (194-G-1993) of LeviceDefensive Player of the Year: TJ Atwood (198-G/F-1997) of Iskra SvitCoach of the Year: Michal Madzin of Levice
First Team Patrick McGlynn (188-G-1992) of Indios Shane Gatling (188-G-1998) of Komarno Miha Lapornik (194-G-1993) of Levice Tre McCallum (201-F-1995) of Levice Michal Fusek (223-C-1995) of Spisski Rytieri
Second Team Demarkus Stuckey Jr. (183-PG-1995) of Komarno Tavon King (180-PG-1997) of Iskra Svit Drasko Knezevic (185-PG-1993) of Levice TJ Atwood (198-G/F-1997) of Iskra Svit Hayden Koval (216-C-1997) of Iskra Svit
Third Team Isaiah Washington (185-G-1998) of Frankfurt Devon Van Oostrum (190-G-1993) of Levice Kayo Goncalves (203-F-1999) of Iskra Svit Miljan Markovic (203-F-1992) of Komarno Tomas Zdanavicius (203-C-1996) of Inter Bratislava
All-Domestic Players Team  Dalibor Hlivak (190-G-1995) of Spisski Rytieri Samuel Volarik (194-F/G-2000) of Komarno Martin Bachan (203-F/C-1995) of Levice Boris Bojanovsky (217-C-1993) of Levice- Michal Fusek (223-C-1995) of Spisski Rytieri
All-Imports Team Patrick McGlynn (188-G-1992) of Indios Tavon King (180-PG-1997) of Iskra Svit Shane Gatling (188-G-1998) of Komarno Tre McCallum (201-F-1995) of Levice Hayden Koval (216-C-1997) of Iskra Svit
All-Bosmans Team Drasko Knezevic (185-PG-1993) of Levice Miha Lapornik (194-G-1993) of Levice Vuk Djordjevic (203-F-1999) of Komarno Tomas Zdanavicius (203-C-1996) of Inter Bratislava Miljan Markovic (203-F-1992) of Komarno
Honorable Mention  Lautaro Lopez (189-PG-1999) of Spisski Rytieri Vlatko Granic (206-PF-1994) of Spisski Rytieri Elizjah Scott (198-G/F-1999) of Handlova Richard Rozanek (193-SF-1999) of Handlova Marek Jass (194-G-1990) of Prievidza Kevin Anderson (196-G-1998) of Prievidza Jonas Zakas (190-SG-1997) of Inter Bratislava Marek Kozlik (187-SG-1986) of Inter Bratislava JP Moorman II (201-G/F-1998) of Inter Bratislava Tahj Eaddy (188-G-1996) of Lavrio Tyrik Armstrong (178-PG) of Lucenec Vasilije Knezevic (202-F-1996) of Lucenec Luka Gasic (195-F/G-1998) of Komarno Viktor Juricek (211-C/F-1993) of Spisski Rytieri Deshawn Freeman (201-F-1994) of Nevezis Ben Kovac (196-F-2000) of Levice David Abraham (193-SF-1996) of Levice Xavier Smith (193-G) of Iskra Svit |
| Durecko re-signs at Inter Bratislava - by Michal Duchovic |
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Inter Bratislava (Nike SBL) confirmed in their roster 17-year old small forward Viliam Durecko (196cm-2005) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Durecko played there last season. But in 23 Nike SBL games he had just 0.2ppg and 1.0rpg. The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Inter where in 14 EYBL U20 games he recorded only 1.0ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. He also played for Inter that season. In two EYBL U17 games he averaged only 2.0ppg, 3.5rpg, 2.5apg and 1.0bpg in that year. Durecko represented Slovakia at the FIBA U18 European Championship Division B in Ploiesti (Romania) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 1.1ppg, 3.1rpg. |
| Handlova tabs Juraj Lastic - by Michal Duchovic |
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MBK Banik Handlova (Nike SBL) inked 22-year old 188cm guard Juraj Lastic for upcoming season. Lastic has played for the last two years at BKM Lucenec. In 28 Nike SBL games he averaged 6.0ppg and 2.0rpg last season. He has played also professionally in Czech Republic (Vysocina and Hradec). His team won Slovakian Cup in 2022. |
| SOUTH AFRICA |
| Shine number one in South Africa BNL for round 4 - by Eurobasket News | ||
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DR Congolese Power forward Emmanuel Shine (199-F/C-1994) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Tshwane S., receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 4. The 28-year old player had a double-double of 30 points and 15 rebounds, while his team outclassed, the league's bottom-ranked team NC Zebras (#6, 0-2) with 53-point margin 98-45. Tshwane S. maintains the 2nd position in their group in South African BNL. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Tshwane S. won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. Shine has many years of experience at Tshwane S., through which he has constantly improved. Emmanuel Shine has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (2nd best: 24.5ppg), rebounds (4th best: 13.5rpg), assists (8th best: 3.0apg) and averages impressive 2.0bpg and 60.6% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was Misheck Makayi (SF) of league's leader S.Panthers. Makayi had a very good evening with a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds. Of course he led S.Panthers to another comfortable win outscoring NC Zebras (#6, 0-2) 83-63. Of course S.Panthers still keep Group A's top spot. His team has extremely good start of the season. They won both games so far. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Makayi is a newcomer at S.Panthers, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.0ppg (#4). He also registered 12.0 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was Zimbabwean forward Thomas Rutsito (202-F/C-1997) of NC Zebras (#6). Rutsito scored 14 points and grabbed twenty one rebounds (!!!). Despite Rutsito's great performance NC Zebras lost 63-83 to the league's current leader S.Panthers (#1, 2-0). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. NC Zebras can only dream about fighting for top spots in Group A. They have awful season losing so far all 2 games. Rutsito has individually a great season in South Africa. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 19.0rpg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Mukuni Chapula (SF-1997) of S.Panthers - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Kgotso Ntuane) of Tshwane S. - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Lethabo Makgalemele (G) of Tshwane S. - 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Marcus Mokwena (G-1988) of Tshwane S. - 10 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Mthokozisi Masondo (200-SF-1998) of S.Panthers - 13 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Siphumle Qanya (182-PG) of Tshwane S. - 19 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Sicelo Dzingwa (195-G/F-1999) of S.Panthers - 17 points, 5 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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| SPAIN |
| Stats Leaders - ACB |
| Recap of Liga Endesa Round 1 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Baskonia - Joventut 91-99 Joventut made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. 24 personal fouls committed by Baskonia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kyle Guy (188-1997, college: Virginia) who helped to win the game recording 36 points (!!!). Slovakian power forward Vladimir Brodziansky (210-1994, college: TCU, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 21 points for the winners. American point guard Markus Howard (180-1999, college: Marquette) answered with 28 points and Lithuanian swingman Rokas Giedraitis (200-1992) added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Baskonia. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Joventut: K.Guy 36+4reb+1ast, V.Brodziansky 21+3reb, J.Parra 15+5reb+1ast, A.Feliz 13+1reb+6ast, A.Tomic 6+5reb+4ast, H.Ellenson 6+4reb Baskonia: M.Howard 28+1reb+1ast, T.Sedekerskis 14+4reb+1ast, R.Giedraitis 13+8reb+2ast, D.Thompson 12+2reb+7ast, V.Marinkovic 11, M.Costello 6+5reb+3ast Real Madrid - Gran Canaria 95-68 Bosnian swingman Dzanan Musa (205-1999) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and the former international guard Sergio Llull (190-1987) chipped in 16 points. At the losing side French power forward Damien Inglis (204-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Polish center Aleksander Balcerowski (218-2000) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Gran Canaria 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. Top scorers: Real Madrid: D.Musa 20+2reb+2ast, S.Llull 16+2reb+1ast, S.Rodriguez 11+3ast, M.Hezonja 9+5reb+1ast, G.Yabusele 8+1reb, N.Eli 6 Gran Canaria: A.Balcerowski 15+5reb, D.Inglis 15+5reb+2ast, V.Benite 13+3reb, A.Slaughter 10+2reb+1ast, A.Nikolic 4+1reb+1ast, J.Shurna 3+4reb Tenerife - Unicaja 59-72 Unicaja outrebounded Tenerife 37-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. American-Montenegrin point guard Kendrick Perry (183-1992, college: YSU) stepped up and scored 16 points for the winners and American-German forward Dylan Osetkowski (206-1996, college: Texas) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Argentinian swingman Leandro Bolmaro (198-2000) responded with 11 points and 4 assists and Uruguayan point guard Bruno Fitipaldo (183-1991, agency: Pro Sports) scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Unicaja: K.Perry 16+1reb+3ast, D.Osetkowski 11+5reb+1ast, D.Brizuela 9+1reb+4ast, Y.Sima 7+5reb+1ast, N.Djedovic 7+6reb+1ast, W.Thomas 6+2reb+2ast Tenerife: B.Fitipaldo 13+1reb+2ast, L.Bolmaro 11+4reb+4ast, G.Shermadini 10+2reb, M.Diagne 8+6reb+1ast, M.Huertas 6+1reb+2ast, S.Salin 5+1reb+1ast Barca - Valencia 84-74 The former international Nikola Mirotic (208-1991) stepped up and scored 27 points for the winners and Czech point guard Tomas Satoransky (201-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Barca players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Armenian guard Chris Jones (188-1993, college: Angelo St.) responded with 18 points and 8 assists and Montenegrin center Bojan Dubljevic (205-1991) scored 6 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Barca: N.Mirotic 27+2reb+2ast, K.Kuric 14+4reb+1ast, T.Satoransky 14+5reb+7ast, J.Vesely 10+6reb+1ast, N.Laprovittola 6+1reb+4ast, A.Abrines 6+1reb Valencia: C.Jones 18+3reb+8ast, J.Harper 15+1ast, K.Alexander 9+3reb, B.Dubljevic 6+8reb+2ast, J.Webb III 6+5reb, J.Radebaugh 6 |
| Joventut extend Ribas - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was also a member of Spanish international program for some years. Ribas played for Spanish Senior National Team between 2015 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2007. He represented Spain at the World Cup in China four years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 4.6ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.3apg. Ribas has spent his entire career in Spain playing for four other teams: Barca, Baskonia, Valencia and Prat. Ribas' team won Spanish Liga Endesa Regular Season in 2016 and 2020. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Spanish Liga Endesa All-Domestic Players Team in 2015 and 2022. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Joventut. |
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| Stats Leaders LNA |
| SBL Round 4 of Semi-Finals. Massagno advance into Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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Neuchatel - Massagno 65-74 Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Marko Mladjan (205-1993) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 rebounds. American Shannon Bogues (190-1997, college: SF Austin) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Grenadian center Arkim Robertson (208-1994, college: CS Fullerton) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and American point guard Nate West (180-1998, college: LeTourneau) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Neuchatel. Top scorers: Neuchatel: A.Robertson 18+16reb+1ast, N.West 17+5reb+5ast, J.Roberts 12+1reb+4ast, J.De La Fuente 8+1reb, K.Martin 8+6reb+3ast, J.Caputo Silmy 2+3reb Massagno: M.Mladjan 25+5reb+1ast, S.Bogues 14+5reb+7ast, J.Galloway 10+5reb, I.Williams 9+8reb+5ast, D.Mladjan 9+3reb+2ast, J.James 5+4reb+1ast |
| BBC Monthey signs Steve Jr Robinson - by Luca Maffioli |
| BBC Monthey landed for 2023-2024 season the 27-years old point guard Steve Jr Robinson (165-G-1996, college: Mt.St.Mary's). Robinson played last season at BSC Raiffeisen Furstenfeld Panthers in Austria and he had 22.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.7 steals in 32 BSL games. The American point guard graduated at Mount Saint Mary's University the he played two seasons in Spain (Saenz Horeca Araberri and Cantabria Estela Santander) and two seasons in Finland-1st Division at Kipina Aanekoski. |
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| Khadeen Carrington secures T&T Top Player Award - by Albert-Lee Young |
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With only two Trinidad and Tobago overseas-based players were in action, for week-ending 28 May 2023, 6-4 point guard Khadeen Carrington copped The Top Player Award. Khadeen Carrington featured in two wins for #2 Hapoel Jerusalem (20-7) against #7 Bnei Hertzeliya (14-13) in Israel-Winner League Quarter-Finals Rounds 3 & 4 on May 24 and 28, respectively. In the first game, Carrington contributed 9pts, 3rebs & 1ast in a 74-69 victory. Next game, he co-shared a game high 26pts & 2rebs as H. Jerusalem scored a comfortable 86-61 win that secured the series, 3-1. They next play close rivals third ranked Hapoel Tel-Aviv (20-7) the Semi-Finals Rounds game 1 & 2 on May 31 and June 3. Carrington is averaging 13.7ppg, 2.0rpg & 2.1apg: 50.0%2FPG, 36.2%3FPG & 68.3% FT in Israel Winner-League. While in the Euro Basketball Championships League, he is averaging 12.6ppg, 1.6rpg, 2.5apg & 1.1spg: 47.7%2FPG, 34.7%3FPG & 66.3% FT. Following closely in second is teenage 6-8 forward Malique Lewis who had the best game of his rookie season. Lewis scored a career & game high 24pts, 7rebs, 3asts, 3stls & 1blk but #18th Fuenlabrada (4-30) was still outplayed 102-72 by #11 Obradoiro (14-20) in the Spain La Liga on May 23. Prior to his pro career, Lewis was a starter for CB Fuenlabrada Madrid U19 Championship team. Lewis is currently averaging 4.8ppg & 3.5rpg: 60.8%2FPG & 20.8%3FPG & 68.2%FT. 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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| Fenerbahce keeps Pierre for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Pierre has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016. He was a member of Canadian international program for some years. Pierre was called to Canadian Senior National Team between 2017 and 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2011. He is a very experienced player. Pierre has played also professionally in Germany (Braunschweig), Italy (Sassari), The Basketball Tournament (Broad Street B. and Red Scare) and NBA Summer League (Dallas Mavericks). Among many awards he won Turkish League championship title in 2022. He was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Forward of the Year back in 2020. Pierre graduated from University of Dayton in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. He played also for LTD Sports All-Stars for one year. |
| Fenerbahce keep Birsen for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Birsen has been also a member of Turkish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Turkish senior team since 2016 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2013. Birsen represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) eight years ago. Birsen's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 10 games: 9.1ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 44.8%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 60.0%. He has played previously for five other teams: Efes, Pinar Karsiyaka, Sakarya Buyuksehir Basketbol, Eskisehir Basket and Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi. Birsen won Turkish League championship title in 2019 and 2022 and made it to the cup final in 2019 and 2022. He was voted to Turkish League All-Star Game back in 2018 and 2020. |
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| Hebraica Macabi clinch LUB title - by Eurobasket News |
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Nacional - Hebraica 71-84 Hebraica claimed LUB title They prevailed against Nacional in Game 6 of the championship series to conquer the trophy. Hebraica made 30-of-34 free shots (88.2 percent) during the game, while Nacional only scored twelve points from the stripe. 25 personal fouls committed by Nacional helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) who scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. American-Panamanian center Javier Carter (203-1991, college: USA, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). At the other side the best for losing team was American center Gary McGhee (210-1988, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Inception Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Jaylen Johnson (206-1996, college: Louisville) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Nacional: J.Johnson 12+6reb+1ast, A.Acosta 12+3reb+3ast, G.McGhee 11+16reb+3ast, F.Pereiras 10+2reb+6ast, S.Izaguirre 8+4reb+1ast, B.Frazier 8+5reb+4ast Hebraica: A.Henriquez 21+6reb+1ast, L.Parodi 20+2reb+2ast, J.Carter 17+9reb+1ast, E.Oglivie 15+10reb+1ast, M.Romero 5+5reb+6ast, B.Garcia 2+1reb+1ast |
| Jayson Granger leaves Venezia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Granger is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Granger has played previously professionally in Germany (ALBA Berlin), Spain (Baskonia, Unicaja, Estudiantes and Movistar Estudiantes Madrid B team), Turkey (Efes) and Uruguay (Cordon). His team made it to the Spanish Liga Endesa Semifinals in 2014 and 2022. Among many awards he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Bosman Player of the Year back in 2015. Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him to get the job in pro basketball. |
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| SPB Round 4 of 1/8 Finals. Gaiteros, Brillantes and Piratas enter quarterfinals - by Eurobasket News |
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Gaiteros - Trotamundos 78-81 Trotamundos forced 24 Gaiteros turnovers. American forward Dwayne Davis (196-1989, college: Southern Miss) fired 21 points for the winners. International Edgar Martinez (199-1997) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) produced 25 points and 8 rebounds and the former international swingman Jose Materan (196-1996) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Gaiteros: M.Henry 25+8reb+3ast, J.Materan 16+6reb+3ast, M.Butler 16+4reb+1ast, J.Centeno 7+1ast, D.Pittman 6+2reb+2ast, N.Priddy 3+1ast Trotamundos: D.Davis 21+3reb+1ast, E.Martinez 14+6reb+1ast, E.Vargas 10+9reb+1ast, S.Moody 9+3reb+4ast, J.Zamora 8+5reb+1ast, D.Smith 7+4reb+4ast Centauros - Broncos 89-80 Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 4 assists and Spanish-Dominican power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) who added 14 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Centauros players scored in double figures. At the losing side American Erik McCree (202-1993, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import center Henry Sims (208-1990, college: Georgetown) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Broncos: E.McCree 18+6reb, H.Sims 17+6reb, T.Evans 15+2reb, L.Duarte 9+6reb, J.Williams 9+3ast, R.James 5+1reb+1ast Centauros: A.De Leon 27+3reb+4ast, J.Araujo 14+13reb+2ast, D.Arias 12+5reb, D.Rondon 12+5reb+2ast, D.Spencer 9+2reb+3ast, E.Gimenez 9+3reb Heroes - Brillantes 82-88 Heroes were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard James Reese V (193-1998, college: S.Carolina) who helped to win the game recording 39 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (on 17-of-21 shooting from the field). The former international center Miguel Marriaga (205-1984) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Colombian Luis Almanza (196-1991) replied with 30 points and 6 rebounds and Dominican point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) added 9 points and 9 assists in the effort for Heroes. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Heroes: L.Almanza 30+6reb+1ast, K.Davenport 12+3reb+2ast, K.Nino 11+3reb+2ast, B.Richard 9+2reb+9ast, A.Demir 6+9reb, A.Barrios 6+3reb Brillantes: J.Reese V 39+7reb+1ast, J.Smith 11+1reb+4ast, M.Marriaga 10+10reb+1ast, C.Silva 8+4reb+2ast, R.Glenn 7+2reb+2ast, C.Thomas 6+5reb+1ast Panteras - Piratas 59-65 Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 rebounds and Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) who added 13 points during the contest. Piratas' coach Melvyn Lopez used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side the former international swingman Pedro Chourio (186-1990, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Top scorers: Panteras: P.Chourio 18+7reb+4ast, A.Holmes 15+5reb+1ast, E.Minnie 9+1reb, M.Ruiz 6+12reb+2ast, G.Yeferson 4+7reb+8ast, J.Saiz 3+5reb Piratas: R.Mendoza 25+5reb+3ast, J.Suero 13+4reb+2ast, A.Morillo 9+2reb, Q.Davis 5+6reb+1ast, D.Ramirez 5+2ast, J.Vargas 4+8reb+1ast |
| Rans Pik adds Ellis to their roster, ex Cangrejeros - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2013 (a year after his graduation) he was drafted by Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) in sixth round (101th overall). He graduated from Coppin State in 2012 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. Ellis is quite experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America) in nine different countries. He has played previously professionally in Canada (The Storm, Windsor Express, Titans, Stingers and Surge), Chile (Puerto Montt), Colombia (Cafeteros and Cimarrones), France (Lourdes Tarbes), United Kingdom (Cheshire Phoenix), Uruguay (Urunday), Indonesia (Pacific Caesar), NBA G League (RGV Vipers) and The Basketball Tournament (LS Legends). Ellis' team made it to the NBL Canada Semifinals in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2022. Ellis was voted to USBasket.com All-NBL Canada Honorable Mention back in 2019 and 2020. He played also for Ellisrkimer County College for 2 years. The scouts decsribe him following way: Akeem is a very versatile, and coachable wing with great shooting, passing and ball handling skills. Team oriented and very aggressive rebounder. Has ability to be very strong around the rim and can defend multiple positions. |
| SPB Round 3 of 1/8 Finals. Guaiqueries, Guaros, Cocodrilos and Gladiatores advance - by Eurobasket News |
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Llaneros - Guaros 73-102 Guaros dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Llaneros' 32. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Llaneros' players. It was a great evening for Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000, agency: Pro Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard Marvelle Harris (196-1993, college: Fresno St., agency: Slash Sports) helped adding 18 points and 7 assists. Four Guaros players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Argentinian guard Julian Ruiz (185-1998) with 11 points and 8 assists and American-Puerto Rican Wil Martinez (188-1992, college: Fairmont St.) scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Llaneros: W.Martinez 15+2reb, Y.Flores 14+1reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 11+4reb+8ast, L.Thomas 7+5reb, J.Martinez 7+3reb, J.Mejias 6+4reb+3ast Guaros: B.Pedro 21+8reb+1ast, M.Harris 18+3reb+7ast, C.Alan 13+5reb+4ast, J.Vargas 12+3reb+6ast, P.Ibeh 9+2reb+1ast, J.Love 8+2reb+3ast Gaiteros - Trotamundos 81-79 The best player for the winners was American-Taiwanese center Dexter Pittman (211-1988, college: Texas) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). American forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Four Gaiteros players scored in double figures. Gaiteros' coach Jorge Arrieta used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized American Donta Smith (201-1983, college: SE Illinois JC) who recorded 25 points and 8 rebounds and the former international swingman Jhornan Zamora (196-1989) added 6 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Top scorers: Trotamundos: D.Smith 25+8reb+3ast, D.Davis 12+2reb+4ast, N.Colmenares 9+6reb, T.Cobos 8+3reb, J.Zamora 6+10reb+3ast, E.Vargas 6+2reb Gaiteros: D.Pittman 19+12reb+4ast, J.Materan 18+3reb+4ast, M.Henry 15+10reb+3ast, M.Butler 11+4reb+1ast, N.Escalona 5+1reb, R.Gilchrist 4+2reb Centauros - Broncos 78-71 Centauros forced 21 Broncos turnovers. It was a great evening for Spanish-Dominican power forward Jhonatan Araujo (206-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. The former international forward Elder Gimenez (186-1991) helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American Erik McCree (202-1993, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and the other American import center Henry Sims (208-1990, college: Georgetown) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Broncos: E.McCree 19+5reb+2ast, H.Sims 13+9reb+2ast, L.Duarte 9+7reb+1ast, T.Evans 8+4reb, R.James 6+2reb+3ast, H.Cazorla 5+2ast Centauros: J.Araujo 21+12reb, A.De Leon 16+3reb+4ast, E.Gimenez 16+6reb+2ast, D.Arias 6+5reb+1ast, H.Diaz 6+2reb+1ast, D.Spencer 4+2reb+1ast Heroes - Brillantes 84-87 It was a good game for American point guard Jamaal Smith (176-1985, college: N.Mexico) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 6 assists. The former international center Miguel Marriaga (205-1984) contributed with 6 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Dominican point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997) answered with 15 points and 7 assists and naturalized Colombian Luis Almanza (196-1991) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Heroes. Four Brillantes and five Heroes players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Heroes: B.Richard 15+4reb+7ast, L.Almanza 15+5reb+1ast, A.Barrios 12+2ast, K.Davenport 10+5reb+1ast, K.Nino 10+2reb+2ast, G.Curvelo 8+3reb+3ast Brillantes: J.Smith 23+2reb+6ast, D.Thomas 18+1reb+2ast, C.Thomas 17+2reb, J.Reese V 12+3ast, M.Marriaga 6+13reb+2ast, F.Fuenmayor 5+2reb+1ast Diablos - Gladiadores 63-90 Gladiadores dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Diablos' 34. They outrebounded Diablos 45-26 including a 37-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gladiadores looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Diablos' players. It was a great evening for American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. International point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986, agency: Pro Sports) helped adding 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Gladiadores players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Jose Manaure (193-1987) with 18 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Dominican point guard Raimer Santana (183-1997) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Diablos: J.Manaure 18+2reb, R.Santana 11+2reb+2ast, G.Edry 10+2reb+1ast, T.Steven 6+4reb, A.Acosta 5+2reb, E.Cappare 4+1reb+1ast Gladiadores: J.Adams 18+5reb+7ast, G.Vargas 14+5reb+6ast, R.Rada 14+5reb+1ast, M.Dime 13+4reb+4ast, J.Martinez 11+7reb+2ast, H.Walker 7+4reb+2ast Gigantes - Cocodrilos 83-110 Cocodrilos outrebounded Gigantes 37-25 including 24 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) helped adding 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) with 16 points and 8 assists and the former international Jose Bracho (190-1998) scored 19 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. Top scorers: Gigantes: J.Bracho 19+1reb+4ast, D.Brooks 16+1reb+8ast, A.Sucre 13+6reb, E.Rios 9+3reb+3ast, M.Mayron 8+1reb+2ast, G.Eliomar 8+6reb Cocodrilos: E.Clark 23+7reb+4ast, L.Montero 18+8reb+7ast, L.Santos 15+5reb+2ast, J.Guerrero 11+6reb+1ast, E.Hernandez 11+1reb, C.Anyelo 10+4reb+1ast Panteras - Piratas 74-80 Piratas forced 19 Panteras turnovers. It was a great evening for Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (190-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) helped adding 15 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Uruguayan guard Santiago Vidal (180-1989, agency: Pro Sports) with 16 points and American Elijah Minnie (206-1994, college: EMU) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Panteras: S.Vidal 16+3reb+3ast, E.Minnie 15+7reb, A.Holmes 13+1reb+5ast, M.Ruiz 12+7reb+2ast, P.Chourio 7+8reb+2ast, W.Gomez 5+2reb Piratas: R.Mendoza 34+7reb+4ast, J.Suero 15+5reb+1ast, M.Dicent 9+2reb+4ast, D.Ramirez 7+4reb+4ast, G.Hernandez 5+3reb, M.Flores 4+1ast Spartans - Guaiqueries 87-99 Guaiqueries looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Tre McLean (197-1993, college: Chattanooga) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard David Cubillan (181-1987, college: Marquette) helped adding 18 points and 7 assists (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Guaiqueries' coach Pablo Favarel allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and American Craig Sword (190-1994, college: MSU) scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Guaiqueries and four Spartans players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Spartans: C.Sword 19+5reb+4ast, W.Davis II 18+5reb+3ast, Y.Sifontes 15+7reb+9ast, J.Rodriguez 13+4reb, R.Polanco 8+5reb, E.Montano 8+3reb Guaiqueries: T.McLean 26+4reb+4ast, D.Cubillan 18+2reb+7ast, D.Sims 17+2reb+4ast, F.Centeno 14+5reb+2ast, L.Valera 12+2reb+3ast, E.Bernal 7+1reb |
| Czech Republic upsets Canada in OT thriller to start the World Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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We tip things off at the World Cup with a huge upset as the 16-seed Czech Republic pulled away with the OT win against last year's World Cup Runner-up Canada, 18-20. Coming into the tournament, Canada were touted as a title contender, dominating last year with a Women's Series Finals win as well as gaining the Silver at the World Cup. They attempted to flex their height advantage in the beginning of the opening tie. The dynamic sister duo of Michelle Plouffe (193-F-1992, college: Utah, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) and Katherine Plouffe (190-F-1992, college: Marquette) were pulling the strings. But the Czech Republic had another idea in mind. The golden rule of 3x3 - 2 is greater than 1. Led by Katerina Galickova (182-F-2000), the underdogs kept battling back, almost closing out the win in regular time before Canada's late layup sent the game to OT. It didn't take long after for Galikova to continue her roll from deep as she made the crucial two to hand the juggernaut Canadian side a crushing loss. The group only gets tougher from here on out as Canada are yet to face USA, Mongolia and Hungary. Day 1 action is well and truly underway, with more twists and turns awaiting us. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| Laetitia Guapo drives France to the win against rivals Spain in the World Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Revenge wasn't served this time around as reigning champions France picked up an 8-14 win against a contending Spain side to remain unbeaten on Day 1 of the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup. Last year, it was France who nailed the dagger in OT against Spain in the Quarter Finals of the 2022 World Cup on their way to win Gold. Bringing together a new-look side this time, Spain hoped to right the wrongs of last year in their opening game. While it was a closely contested affair initially, even leading 6-4 early on, it didn't take long for Les Bleues to catch fire. Spain had no answer for Hortense Limouzin (165-PG-1998, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) and Marie-Eve Paget (170-PG-1994, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) while MVP Laetitia Guapo (181-SF-1995) got straight buckets. Tough opener for Spain as they'll look to bounce back today against Austria while the champs end their Day 1 unbeaten. Action keeps rolling today with lots more to come. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
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| Ruef's double-double lands her State League Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had a double-double of 28 points and 25 rebounds, while her team beat Ipswich F. (#12, 3-7) 83-71. Logan T. is placed at 4th position in Australian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Logan T. will need more victories to improve their 7-4 record. In the team's last game Ruef had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range. She just recently signed at Logan T., being already a very valuable addition to the team. Mikaela Ruef averages this season 20.8ppg, 20.3rpg and 5.5apg. Second best performed player last round was Samantha Bowman (188-C) of Rockhampton C.. She is American center in her first season at Rockhampton C.. In the last game Bowman recorded impressive double-double of 31 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as Rockhampton C. was edged by slightly lower-ranked Cairns D. (#7, 6-5) 83-80. This loss caused Rockhampton C. to drop to 5th position in NBL1 North. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 6-3 record is not bad and everything may still change. Bowman is one of the most experienced players at Rockhampton C. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to guard Amanda Paschal (170-G-1996) of league's leader Wyndham D.. Paschal got into 30-points club by scoring 32 points in the last round. She went also for twelve rebounds and seven assists. She was a key player of Wyndham D., leading her team to a 81-76 win against #2 ranked Bulleen B. in a game of the week. Wyndham D. have amazing season winning all 12 games without a single defeat in Big V. Paschal 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. Paschal has a great season in Australia. After 12 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 6.6apg (9th best). She also has 3.3spg and FGP: 70.9%. Paschal attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on her way to pro basketball. Other top performing players last week: 4. Dajah Daniel) of Perth R. - 24 points and 18 rebounds 5. Isla Juffermans (191-C-2005) of BA CoE - 29 points and 15 rebounds 6. Elin Gustavsson (190-F-1993) of SD Spartans - 30 points, 23 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Cate Reese (188-F) of Gold Coast R. - 28 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Darcee Garbin (188-F-1994) of Goldfields G. - 34 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Louise Forsyth) of Eltham W. - 32 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Abigail Wehrung (177-G-1995) of Ballarat R. - 35 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Chilean LNF round 8 best performance: Tatiana Gomez (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 41-year old player had a double-double of 24 points and 22 rebounds, while her team outclassed Pankull (#6, 1-5) with 36-point margin 79-43. It allowed Alemana P. to consolidate first place in the Chilean LNF. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Alemana P. already had a very good start winning all 6 without losing a single one. Gomez has many years of experience at Alemana P., through which she has constantly improved. Tatiana Gomez has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (2nd best: 26.6ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 14.8rpg) and averages impressive 2.8bpg,2.8spg and 57.5% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young Catalina Azocar (C-1997) of Puerto Montt. Azocar had a very good evening with a double-double of 12 points and 18 rebounds. Of course she led Puerto Montt to another comfortable win outscoring Larr Valdivia (#7, 0-6) 89-51. Puerto Montt's 3rd position in Zona D has not changed. Her team lost just one game this season, while they won 4 matches. Azocar is well-known at Puerto Montt and is a proven leader in her second season with the team. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Jessica Martino (175-F-2000) of Temuco (#4). Martino showcased her all-around game by recording 24 points, eleven rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. Despite Martino's great performance Temuco lost 61-87 to #2 ranked Frontera. But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Temuco needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams in Zona C. Their record is 4 victories and 3 lost games. Martino has a great season in Chile. After only 6 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 26.3ppg (3rd best) and rebounds with 12.8rpg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Josefina Atan (SF-2005) of Brisas - 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Arleny Gonzalez (185-PF-1987) of New Crusaders - 14 points, 19 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Nicoll Ojeda (SF-1993) of Univ. Austral - 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Priscila Aguilar (F-1991) of Puerto Montt - 24 points and 6 rebounds 8. Jacqueline Soto) of Osorno - 17 points, 20 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Nathalia Castellanos) of Puerto Montt - 15 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Anahi Moran (168-F-1996) of Alemana P. - 10 points, 12 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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| COSTA RICA |
| LSBF Round 2: ABSA hand first loss to Roswell - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Roswell at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by ABSA 70-62. ABSA is looking forward to face San Jose in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Roswell will play against Heredia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another exciting game for Roswell which played on the court of Coopenae. Roswell saved the game by a tiny margin of three points 65-62. Coopenae was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Roswell will play against Heredia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Coopenae will have a break next round. A very close game took place in between Heredia and San Jose. Heredia got a very close home victory over San Jose. Heredia managed to escape with a 3-point win 65-62 in the game for the first place. Heredia will meet Roswell in the next round. San Jose will play against ABSA and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Coopenae - Roswell 62-65 Another exciting game for Roswell which played on the court of Coopenae. Roswell saved the game by a tiny margin of three points 65-62. Coopenae was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Roswell will play against Heredia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Coopenae will have a break next round. Roswell - ABSA 62-70 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Roswell at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by ABSA 70-62. ABSA is looking forward to face San Jose in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Roswell will play against Heredia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Heredia - San Jose 65-62 A very close game took place in between Heredia and San Jose. Heredia got a very close home victory over San Jose. Heredia managed to escape with a 3-point win 65-62 in the game for the first place. Heredia will meet Roswell in the next round. San Jose will play against ABSA and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
| CYPRUS |
| Malta successfully open GSSE 2023 - by Eurobasket News |
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Malta successfully opened GSSE 2023 defeating a talented Cyprus 82-58. Amber Melgoza (178-G-1998, college: Washington) led all scorers with 32 points. Stephanie De Martino (184-F-1993) netted 16, whilst Ashleigh Van Vliet (180-SG-1990) scored 15. Amelia Simmons followed them with 14 points in a win. Malta started with a 22-10 lead and dominated the rest of the game. They produced a massive 28-13 surge to seal the win in the opener. |
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| France post second straight win over Serbia - by Eurobasket News |
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France - Serbia 83:56 France posted second straight win over Serbia in a friendly game. The hosts celebrated an 83-56 win. France started with a 20-12 run and led 6 points at the halftime. The third quarter was decisive in the game as France needed a 26-7 surge to seal the win. Mamignan Toure (183-SG-1994) stepped up with 12 points, whilst Iliana Rupert (194-C-2001) and Romane Bernies (170-PG-1993) netted 11 each. Sasa Cadjo (181-G/F-1989) replied with 10 points in the losing effort and Tina Krajisnik-Jovanovic (190-F/C-1991) produced 9. |
| GAMES OF THE SMALL STATES OF EUROPE |
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| Standings Regular Season: Round 2 May. 30: MLT - CYP May. 31: MNT - MLT |
| Luxembourg lose 52:64 against Montenegro - by Igor Obradovic |
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On Tuesday, our women's national team played the second game of the GSSE tournament. Against Montenegro, the final score was 52:64 in favor of the opponent. After a balanced first half, the team of head coach Mariusz Dziurdzia trailed 24:27 behind a strong performance by Anne Simon, she scored from all positions and kept Luxembourg in reach. In the third quarter, Montenegro went on a run and started to build a 14-point lead. The FLBB-squad managed to keep the deficit in the 10-point range until the final buzzer. Faith Etute (183-F-2005) led Luxembourg with 13 points, Anne Simon added 11. Dragana Zivkovic (183-SG-2001) delivered 16 points in the victory. Courtesy of: luxembourg.basketball |
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| Owls gain commitment from number two scorer in Class of 2024 - by Eurobasket News |
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Coach Diane Richardson picked up a commitment from the second-leading high school scorer in the entire nation in the Class of 2024 on Monday as 5-7 guard Adena Webster of Archbishop Carroll High School in Miami, Fla., announced on social media that she would be joining the Owls. Webster averaged 34.4 points per game last season, which ranked eighth nationally and second among high school juniors. Webster opened the season with scoring efforts of 41 points, 51 points, and 45 points, and barely slowed down from there. She also averaged 12.5 rebounds and 5.0 steals per game. Webster was named First Team All-Dade County by Miami-Dade Basketball and Second Team All-Dade County by the Miami Herald. As a sophomore, she earned Third Team All-County recognition after averaging 16.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game at Monsignor Pace High School. Webster starred at the junior level in The Bahamas before coming to play high school basketball in Miami. In 2019 and 2020, she led the T.A. Thompson Scorpions to the secondary schools championship, winning MVP in the 2020 championship series. Webster played for Central Florida Elite on the adidas 3SSB circuit last summer. She is the first high school prospect to commit to the Owls from the Class of 2024. The nation's top returning scorer in the Class of 2024 is Devyn Quigley of Manchester Township (N.J.) High School, who averaged 34.9 points per game last season. Courtesy of: 247sports.com |
| KENYA |
| KPA women just one win from league title in best of five ties - by Eurobasket News |
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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) basketball teams will be banking on home court advantage to propel them to victory as they aim to defend the men's and women's Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League titles this weekend in Mombasa. KPA women took a 2-0 advantage in the finals last Sunday when they humbled newbies Zetech University Sparks 70-38 in game two of the best of five series playoffs finals played at the Nyayo Gymnasium. The reigning champions won game one 68-38 on Saturday and now they are one win away from defending their women's Premier League title. Speaking after a positive weekend on the road, KPA head coach Anthony Ojukwu said they want to close out the series on Saturday. The former Kenya Morans international congratulated the girls for executing everything as they had planned in Nairobi and now rallied them to finish the job in front of their fans. 'The game was good. We came with a purpose and we have fulfilled it. I am happy the girls did a good job, they were in high spirits. We now shift focus to Game Three on Saturday in Mombasa, which we expect to win and defend the title,' Ojukwu said. Ifunaya Okoro (180-F-1999, agency: The French Family Consulting) scored a game high 17 points and grabbed four rebounds to lead KPA to 68-38 victory in game one as captain Natalie Akinyi (PG) followed with 13 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Belinda Alouch also added a double double of 13 points and 15 rebounds plus a record eight steals. In game two, Aluoch took charge with 22 points and nine rebounds as Nigerian international Okoro dropped another 17 points, with Akinyi contributing 10 points. KPA started on a high, winning the first quarter 29-18 before drawing 18-18 in the second quarter, as they established a 47-36 lead going into the break. KPA carried on with their impressive display in the third quarter, scoring 21-02. The Dockers were so good that they only scored a basket for a 2-0 score in the last quarter with the game ending 70-38 at the final buzzer. Courtesy of: standardmedia.co.ke |
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| Luxembourg lose 52:64 against Montenegro - by Eurobasket News |
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On Tuesday, our women's national team played the second game of the GSSE tournament. Against Montenegro, the final score was 52:64 in favor of the opponent. After a balanced first half, the team of head coach Mariusz Dziurdzia trailed 24:27 behind a strong performance by Anne Simon, she scored from all positions and kept Luxembourg in reach. In the third quarter, Montenegro went on a run and started to build a 14-point lead. The FLBB-squad managed to keep the deficit in the 10-point range until the final buzzer. Faith Etute (183-F-2005) led Luxembourg with 13 points, Anne Simon added 11. Dragana Zivkovic (183-SG-2001) delivered 16 points in the victory. Courtesy of: luxembourg.basketball |
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| Malta successfully open GSSE 2023 - by Eurobasket News |
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Malta successfully opened GSSE 2023 defeating a talented Cyprus 82-58. Amber Melgoza (178-G-1998, college: Washington) led all scorers with 32 points. Stephanie De Martino (184-F-1993) netted 16, whilst Ashleigh Van Vliet (180-SG-1990) scored 15. Amelia Simmons followed them with 14 points in a win. Malta started with a 22-10 lead and dominated the rest of the game. They produced a massive 28-13 surge to seal the win in the opener. |
| MEXICO |
| LNBPF Round 5: Adelitas lose to Halcones - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game between second ranked Adelitas (7-3) and ninth ranked Halcones (3-7) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Adelitas were defeated by Halcones in a tough game in Chihuahua 69-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Adelitas. They outrebounded Adelitas 54-36 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Halcones looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American-Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 9 rebounds. Canadian center Quinn Urbaniak-Dornstauder (193-1995, college: Arizona St.) contributed with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Spanish guard Mariona Ortiz (183-1992) answered with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for Adelitas. Halcones moved-up to seventh place. Adelitas at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Astros. Halcones are looking forward to face Abejas (#8) in Leon in the next round. Adelitas will play on the road against Plateras (#9) in Fresnillo and are hoping to win this game. Freseras' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after nine consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Leon, where they defeated Abejas (2-6) 80-73. American players dominated the game. Guard Jaterra Bonds (170-1992, college: Florida) stepped up and scored 22 points and 7 assists for the winners and Dejza James chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Zada Williams (188-1996, college: Florida) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Freseras maintains eleventh place with 1-9 record. It was Abejas' fourth loss in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Plateras. Freseras will play against higher ranked Correcaminos (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Abejas will play against Halcones in Xalapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals. LNBPF top team - Panteras (10-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat fifth ranked Rojas (5-3) in Aguascalientes 83-71. Angela Rodriguez nailed 22 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Akilah Bethel came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Rojas in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Panteras have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-0 record. Loser Rojas keep the fifth position with three games lost. Panteras will meet Fuerza Regia (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rojas will play against the league's second-placed Libertadores and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Plateras were beaten by Libertadores on the road 80-76. Adelitas destroyed Halcones on its own court 97-63. Astros outscored Correcaminos in Jalisco 81-62. Abejas managed to beat Freseras at home 70-57. Plateras were defeated by Libertadores on the opponent's court 86-81. Panteras beat Rojas in a home game 84-66. Astros destroyed Correcaminos on the road 98-51. The most impressive performance of 5th round was 15 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals by Joy Adams of Astros.
Panteras - Rojas 83-71 LNBPF top team - Panteras (10-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat fifth ranked Rojas (5-3) in Aguascalientes 83-71. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The former international guard Angela Rodriguez (173-1991, college: Milwaukee) nailed 22 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Latvian center Kristine Vitola (196-1991, college: UTEP) accounted for 20 points and 4 assists. American forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import forward Angela Tompkins (188-1991, college: Wichita St.) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Rojas in the defeat. Four Rojas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Panteras have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-0 record. Loser Rojas keep the fifth position with three games lost. Panteras will meet Fuerza Regia (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rojas will play against the league's second-placed Libertadores and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Rojas: A.Tompkins 17+7reb+1ast, A.Bethel 17+8reb+3ast, S.Carey 11+10reb+2ast, D.Harden 10+2reb+1ast, L.Kizer 6+5reb+3ast, F.Maria 5+3reb Panteras: A.Rodriguez 22+4reb+5ast, K.Vitola 20+4reb+4ast, S.Fuehring 15+7reb+6ast, G.Sofia 7+1reb+1ast, S.Haines 7+3reb+4ast, A.O'Connor 7+5reb Abejas - Freseras 73-80 Freseras' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after nine consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Leon, where they defeated Abejas (2-6) 80-73. Freseras players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Jaterra Bonds (170-1992, college: Florida) stepped up and scored 22 points and 7 assists for the winners and forward Dejza James (185-1995, college: Arizona) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Zada Williams (188-1996, college: Florida) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and center Rachel Hollivay (196-1993, college: Rutgers) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Freseras maintains eleventh place with 1-9 record. It was Abejas' fourth loss in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Plateras. Freseras will play against higher ranked Correcaminos (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Abejas will play against Halcones in Xalapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Abejas: R.Hollivay 23+5reb+3ast, Z.Williams 19+14reb+2ast, W.Perez 11+4reb+6ast, G.Pack 10+2reb+5ast, D.Soto 6+2reb+4ast, M.Monica 4+1reb Freseras: J.Bonds 22+4reb+7ast, D.James 15+10reb+2ast, Y.Boulet 13+3reb+1ast, Q.Hoppie 11+5reb+7ast, D.Quesada 5+2ast, G.Melissa 4+6reb Libertadores - Plateras 80-76 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Libertadores (8-2) beat 7th ranked Plateras (2-6) in Queretaro 80-76 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Libertadores made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American guard Feyonda Fitzgerald (170-1995, college: Temple) nailed 19 points and 4 assists for the winning side and Australian guard Madeleine Garrick (180-1992) accounted for 17 points. Four Libertadores players scored in double figures. American guard Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-1994, college: Arkansas St.) came up with 25 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import center Vionise Pierre-Louis (193-1995, college: Oklahoma) added 16 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Plateras in the defeat. Plateras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Libertadores. They moved-up to second place. Plateras lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Abejas. Libertadores will meet Rojas (#5) in the next round. Plateras will play against Adelitas and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Plateras: K.Brown-Haywood 25+5reb+3ast, M.Williams 20+2reb, V.Pierre-Louis 16+12reb+2ast, K.Jackson 5+2reb+1ast, V.Preciado 3, J.Dean 2+8reb+5ast Libertadores: F.Fitzgerald 19+1reb+4ast, M.Garrick 17+2reb+2ast, M.Tagliamento 13+5reb+1ast, L.Weaver 13+6reb+1ast, S.Kostowicz 8+6reb, M.Benson 5+6reb Adelitas - Halcones 97-63 Very expected game when 9th ranked Halcones (3-7) were smashed by second ranked Adelitas (7-3) in Chihuahua 97-63 on Sunday. Adelitas made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Adelitas outrebounded Halcones 45-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Halcones' players. American center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side and her fellow American import guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) accounted for 20 points. Four Adelitas players scored in double figures. American-Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) came up with 21 points and 6 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican guard Brianna Jones (177-1997, college: Georgetown, agency: Shark Sports Management) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Halcones in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Adelitas. Despite that victory Adelitas went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Astros. Loser Halcones dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Adelitas will meet Plateras (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Halcones will play against Abejas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Halcones: A.Okonkwo 21+6reb+1ast, B.Jones 15+8reb+2ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 12+7reb+1ast, R.Silva 6+3reb+4ast, L.Garcia 4+2reb, Y.Padilla 3+2ast Adelitas: K.Spolyar 20+3reb+3ast, D.Adams 19+13reb, C.Bradford 11+9reb+4ast, C.Rosten 11+5reb+1ast, C.Fluker 10+5reb, T.Atkinson 9+2reb+1ast Correcaminos - Astros 62-81 Very predictable result when fourth ranked Astros (7-3) rolled over on the road 10th ranked Correcaminos (1-7) 81-62 on Monday. They outrebounded Correcaminos 44-19 including a 31-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated also this game. Center Jewel Tunstull (190-1992, college: Northeastern) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) accounted for 22 points. Four Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach Jonathan Villegas used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Guard Brittany Byrd (176-1997, college: UIC) came up with 25 points and guard Jade Vega (165-1997, college: CS Fullerton) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for Correcaminos in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Astros. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Adelitas. Loser Correcaminos keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play against Freseras (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Correcaminos: B.Byrd 25+3reb+1ast, S.Mgbeike 13+4reb+1ast, J.Vega 11+3reb+5ast, D.Evans 6+2reb, A.Williams 3+3reb+1ast, V.Duru 2 Astros: B.McCarty-Williams 22+3reb+1ast, J.Tunstull 16+11reb+1ast, R.Amalia 14+9reb+3ast, C.Ramos 13+2reb, J.Adams 6+11reb+6ast, J.Brown 5 Adelitas - Halcones 69-74 The game between second ranked Adelitas (7-3) and ninth ranked Halcones (3-7) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Adelitas were defeated by Halcones in a tough game in Chihuahua 69-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Adelitas. They outrebounded Adelitas 54-36 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Halcones looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American-Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 9 rebounds. Canadian center Quinn Urbaniak-Dornstauder (193-1995, college: Arizona St.) contributed with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Spanish guard Mariona Ortiz (183-1992) answered with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) added 16 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Adelitas. Four Adelitas players scored in double figures. Halcones moved-up to seventh place. Adelitas at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Astros. Halcones are looking forward to face Abejas (#8) in Leon in the next round. Adelitas will play on the road against Plateras (#9) in Fresnillo and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Adelitas: M.Ortiz 18+5reb+6ast, K.Spolyar 16+6reb, C.Fluker 12+7reb+1ast, D.Adams 12+4reb+2ast, C.Bradford 5+10reb+2ast, T.Atkinson 4+3reb+2ast Halcones: A.Okonkwo 27+9reb+3ast, L.Garcia 12+5reb+1ast, B.Jones 9+11reb+2ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 9+12reb+6ast, J.Gladkova 7+6reb+2ast, R.Silva 7+10reb+5ast Abejas - Freseras 70-57 Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Freseras (1-9) lost to ninth ranked Abejas (2-6) in Leon 57-70 on Monday. Abejas outrebounded Freseras 41-27 including 34 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Zada Williams (188-1996, college: Florida) nailed a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Venezuelan guard Waleska Perez (180-1994, college: Weatherford JC) accounted for 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Abejas players scored in double figures. Abejas' coach Carlos Gorosito used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Cuban center Yayma Boulet (193-1984) came up with 13 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Caitlin Bickle (185-2000, college: Baylor) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Freseras in the defeat. Abejas moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Plateras. Loser Freseras stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Abejas will meet higher ranked Halcones (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Freseras will play against Correcaminos (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Freseras: Y.Boulet 13+5reb+2ast, D.James 11+5reb+1ast, C.Bickle 10+8reb, G.Melissa 7+4reb, J.Bonds 7+1reb+3ast, Q.Hoppie 7+4ast Abejas: W.Perez 18+7reb+7ast, Z.Williams 15+15reb+6ast, R.Hollivay 14+7reb+6ast, D.Soto 12+3reb+1ast, G.Pack 7+5reb+3ast, L.Petree 2+1reb+2ast Libertadores - Plateras 86-81 Everything went according to plan when third ranked Libertadores (8-2) defeated 7th ranked Plateras (2-6) in Queretaro 86-81 on Monday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Libertadores made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. American players dominated also this game. Power forward Lyndra Weaver (185-1987, college: Virginia) nailed 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Stephanie Kostowicz (188-1995, college: Milwaukee) accounted for 24 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Forward Kamilah Jackson (183-1992, college: Hawaii) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Jazmine Jones (183-1996, college: Louisville) added 19 points respectively for Plateras in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Plateras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Libertadores. They moved-up to second place. Plateras lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Abejas. Libertadores will meet Rojas (#5) in the next round. Plateras will play against Adelitas and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Plateras: J.Jones 19+4reb+2ast, M.Williams 18+6reb+1ast, K.Brown-Haywood 17+1reb+3ast, K.Jackson 15+13reb+2ast, V.Pierre-Louis 8+1reb+1ast, V.Preciado 2+1reb Libertadores: S.Kostowicz 24+5reb, F.Fitzgerald 20+3reb+5ast, L.Weaver 18+9reb+2ast, M.Tagliamento 16+4reb+2ast, M.Garrick 8+7reb+8ast, C.Stephany 0 Panteras - Rojas 84-66 There was no surprise when 5th ranked Rojas (5-3) lost to leader Panteras (10-0) in Aguascalientes 66-84 on Monday. Panteras made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 27 Rojas turnovers and outrebounded them 31-20 including 21 on the defensive glass. Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Latvian center Kristine Vitola (196-1991, college: UTEP) nailed 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American forward Samantha Fuehring (191, college: Louisville) accounted for 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. American forward Angela Tompkins (188-1991, college: Wichita St.) came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import forward Stasha Carey (188-1995, college: Rutgers, agency: Shark Sports Management) added 15 points respectively for Rojas in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Panteras. They maintain first place with 10-0 record. Loser Rojas keep the fifth position with three games lost. Panteras will meet Fuerza Regia (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rojas will play against the league's second-placed Libertadores and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Rojas: A.Tompkins 19+8reb+3ast, S.Carey 15+3reb+1ast, A.Bethel 13+1reb+4ast, D.Harden 6+2reb+1ast, C.Mazzocco 3, J.Ale 3+2reb Panteras: K.Vitola 19+6reb+3ast, S.Fuehring 15+6reb+5ast, S.Haines 13+3reb+3ast, R.Barahman 13+2reb+9ast, A.Rodriguez 10+2reb+2ast, A.O'Connor 9+10reb+1ast Correcaminos - Astros 51-98 No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Astros (7-3) crushed on the road 10th ranked Correcaminos (1-7) 98-51 on Tuesday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 26. They outrebounded Correcaminos 43-25 including a 33-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 72.2 percentage. American players dominated also this game. Forward Chelsea Nelson (188-1996, college: NC State) nailed 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Joy Adams (180-1993, college: Iona) accounted for 15 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Guard Brittany Byrd (176-1997, college: UIC) came up with 17 points and 4 steals and forward Dasia Evans (188, college: Wright St.) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Correcaminos in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Astros. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Adelitas. Loser Correcaminos keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Correcaminos will play against Freseras (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Correcaminos: B.Byrd 17+3reb, D.Evans 12+6reb, S.Mgbeike 8+3reb, J.Vega 6+2reb, V.Duru 3+2reb, H.Jessica 2+1ast Astros: C.Nelson 19+9reb+2ast, C.Ramos 16+1reb+1ast, J.Adams 15+6reb+7ast, B.McCarty-Williams 12+2reb+2ast, R.Amalia 10+7reb, J.Tunstull 10+7reb+2ast |
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On Tuesday, our women's national team played the second game of the GSSE tournament. Against Montenegro, the final score was 52:64 in favor of the opponent. After a balanced first half, the team of head coach Mariusz Dziurdzia trailed 24:27 behind a strong performance by Anne Simon, she scored from all positions and kept Luxembourg in reach. In the third quarter, Montenegro went on a run and started to build a 14-point lead. The FLBB-squad managed to keep the deficit in the 10-point range until the final buzzer. Faith Etute (183-F-2005) led Luxembourg with 13 points, Anne Simon added 11. Dragana Zivkovic (183-SG-2001) delivered 16 points in the victory. Courtesy of: luxembourg.basketball |
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| Owls gain commitment from number two scorer in Class of 2024 - by Eurobasket News |
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Coach Diane Richardson picked up a commitment from the second-leading high school scorer in the entire nation in the Class of 2024 on Monday as 5-7 guard Adena Webster of Archbishop Carroll High School in Miami, Fla., announced on social media that she would be joining the Owls. Webster averaged 34.4 points per game last season, which ranked eighth nationally and second among high school juniors. Webster opened the season with scoring efforts of 41 points, 51 points, and 45 points, and barely slowed down from there. She also averaged 12.5 rebounds and 5.0 steals per game. Webster was named First Team All-Dade County by Miami-Dade Basketball and Second Team All-Dade County by the Miami Herald. As a sophomore, she earned Third Team All-County recognition after averaging 16.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game at Monsignor Pace High School. Webster starred at the junior level in The Bahamas before coming to play high school basketball in Miami. In 2019 and 2020, she led the T.A. Thompson Scorpions to the secondary schools championship, winning MVP in the 2020 championship series. Webster played for Central Florida Elite on the adidas 3SSB circuit last summer. She is the first high school prospect to commit to the Owls from the Class of 2024. The nation's top returning scorer in the Class of 2024 is Devyn Quigley of Manchester Township (N.J.) High School, who averaged 34.9 points per game last season. Courtesy of: 247sports.com |
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| Lauren Glazier will continue her college career at Pacific - by Eurobasket News |
| University of Pacific landed 6-4 power forward Lauren Glazier for new season. Glazier comes from Washington State University where she played only for one year. But in 11 games she averaged just 1.8ppg. Her team won Pac-12 Tournament this year. (via @raoul_000) |
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| France post second straight win over Serbia - by Eurobasket News |
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France - Serbia 83:56 France posted second straight win over Serbia in a friendly game. The hosts celebrated an 83-56 win. France started with a 20-12 run and led 6 points at the halftime. The third quarter was decisive in the game as France needed a 26-7 surge to seal the win. Mamignan Toure (183-SG-1994) stepped up with 12 points, whilst Iliana Rupert (194-C-2001) and Romane Bernies (170-PG-1993) netted 11 each. Sasa Cadjo (181-G/F-1989) replied with 10 points in the losing effort and Tina Krajisnik-Jovanovic (190-F/C-1991) produced 9. |
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| Corinne Moussi gets MVP of the Week award for South African WBNL - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Corinne Moussi had an amazing evening in the last round for league's leader WC Mountaineers and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 6. The had a double-double of 31 points and eleven rebounds, while her team outclassed, the league's bottom-ranked team M.Rhinos (#6, 0-2) with 31-point margin 78-47. It allowed WC Mountaineers to jump to the first place in the South African WBNL. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and WC Mountaineers won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Moussi had a remarkable 77.8% from 2-point range. She turned to be WC Mountaineers' top player in her first season with the team. Moussi has impressive league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 26.5ppg. Moussi is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 12.0rpg), assists (3rd best: 4.0apg) and averages solid 4.0spg and 76.5% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another WC Mountaineers' star - Talita Memani. Memani impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. Of course together with Moussi she helped WC Mountaineers with another comfortable win outscoring M.Rhinos (#6, 0-2) 78-47. This victory allowed WC Mountaineers to move up to 1st position in Group A. Her team has extremely good start of the season. They won both games so far. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Memani is a newcomer at WC Mountaineers and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 13.0ppg (#6). She also registered 8.0 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was international swingman Pumla Sathula (175-G/F-1984) of Tshwane S. (#3). Sathula showcased her all-around game by recording 14 points, fourteen rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. She was a key player of Tshwane S., leading her team to a 48-39 win against #2 ranked Soweto P. in a game of the week. Tshwane S. has a very good start of the season. But there was just one game played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Sathula also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for Sathula as she played only first game. But it already looks like she can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. Monicah Tlou (175-F-1996) of Soweto P. - 13 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Lerato Ngakane) of WC Mountaineers - 3 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Danja Lunnemann) of Soweto P. - 11 points and 10 rebounds 7. Nocwaka Luke) of M.Rhinos - 11 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Charity Chigumba (176-PF-1986) of Tshwane S. - 7 points and 4 rebounds 9. Charmaine Amoda) of Tshwane S. - 2 points and 8 rebounds 10. Fadzai Mabasa (170-F/G-1983) of Tshwane S. - 9 points, 7 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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| Kirschenbaum's 27 points and 7 rebounds give her Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had the game-high 27 points adding seven rebounds and four assists for Aguada in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Remeros (#8, 1-7) with 59-point margin 84-25. Aguada maintains the 4th position in Uruguayan Liga Femenina. They are still close to the very top. Aguada would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 6-1 record. In the team's last game Kirschenbaum had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 8 attempts. She just recently signed at Aguada, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Binghamton University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Kirschenbaum is league's best scorer averaging so far 22.0ppg. Kirschenbaum is in league's top in and averages solid 57.7% FGP and 57.1% from behind 3-point line. Second best performed player last round was Melina Marcial (168-G-1998) of Lagomar. She is Argentinian guard in her first season at Lagomar. In the last game Marcial recorded impressive 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Lagomar was edged by the higher-ranked 25 de Agosto (#2, 7-1) 74-70. Lagomar managed to keep the same 7th spot in the standings. 6 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Lagomar managed to get this year. Marcial is one of the most experienced players at Lagomar and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 13.0ppg (#9). Her other stats are also decent: 5.2rpg and 4.2apg. Third place about best performers goes to forward Martina Marino (170-F-2005) of Hebraica (#5). Marino scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds. She was a key player of Hebraica, leading her team to a 89-38 easy win against Urunday (#10, 0-8). Hebraica needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 6 victories and 2 lost games. Marino has a very solid season. In 6 games in Uruguay she scored 12.7ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Julieta Sienra (161-PG-2003) of Yale - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Camila Panetta (162-PG-2001) of Lagomar - 19 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Camila Postiglioni) of Hebraica - 15 points and 8 rebounds 7. Lara Barbato (181-F-2004) of Aguada - 6 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Florencia Carretero (F-2004) of Yale - 13 points and 6 rebounds 9. Selena Medrik (177-C-1992) of Lagomar - 14 points and 12 rebounds 10. Ivana Presa (F-1986) of Juventud - 13 points and 6 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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| Missed shots, turnovers sink Sky in Atlanta - by Eurobasket News |
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Rhyne Howard (6'2''-SF, college: Kentucky) scored 20 points, Allisha Gray (6'0''-PG-1995, college: S.Carolina) and rookie Haley Jones (6'1''-G-2001, college: Stanford) each added 13 and the Atlanta Dream eased past the Chicago Sky 83-65 on Tuesday night. Cheyenne Parker (6'4''-F-1992, college: MTSU) had 10 points and 8 rebounds for Atlanta (2-2). The Dream made 18 of 24 free throws compared to 9 of 11 makes for the Sky. The Dream led 40-25 at halftime after Chicago shot just 28% and turned it over eight times. The Sky finished the game 25 for 77 (33%) with 15 turnovers. Dana Evans (5'6''-PG-1998, college: Louisville) scored 11 points to lead Chicago (3-2). Kahleah Copper (6'1''-G/F-1994, college: Rutgers), Marina Mabrey (5'11''-PG-1996, college: Notre Dame) and Kristine Anigwe (6'4''-C/F-1997, college: California) each added 10. Sky starters Courtney Williams (5'8''-PG-1994, college: S.Florida) was 2 of 10 from the field and Elizabeth Williams (6'3''-C-1993, college: Duke) went 3 for 10. Courtesy of: dailyherald.com |
| Natasha Howard leads Wings past winless Lynx - by Eurobasket News |
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Natasha Howard (6'3''-F-1991, college: FSU, agency: LBM Management) scored 25 points and Satou Sabally (6'4''-F-1998, college: Oregon) had 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Dallas Wings held off the visiting Minnesota Lynx 94-89 on Tuesday in a Commissioner's Cup game in Arlington, Texas. After trailing by six after the first quarter, the Wings (3-1) were up six at the half and five after three quarters but led by just a bucket with 5:31 to play. They were able to create some separation with seven points from Crystal Dangerfield (5'5''-PG-1998, college: UConn, agency: LBM Management) and a three-point play by Arike Ogunbowale (5'8''-PG-1997, college: Notre Dame). Minnesota never got closer than three points the rest of the way. Ogunbowale added 21 points and Kalani Brown (6'7''-C-1997, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management), who was playing her first game of the year after signing on Tuesday, had 12 for the Wings. Kayla McBride (5'11''-PG-1992, college: Notre Dame) paced the Lynx (0-5) with 18 points. Tiffany Mitchell (5'9''-PG-1994, college: S.Carolina) and Napheesa Collier (6'3''-F-1996, college: UConn) scored 17 points apiece and Jessica Shepard racked up 15 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Rookie guard Diamond Miller was forced from the game with a right ankle injury with 3:04 to play in the second quarter and the Lynx up 44-43. Minnesota struggled to keep up the rest of the way. Minnesota led by 14 points midway through the first quarter and by 27-16 after a McBride jumper with 2:23 to play before the Wings mounted a 9-0 run capped by a 3-pointer by Ogunbowale. The Lynx scored the final four points to assume a 31-25 advantage after one period. Sabally poured in 15 points in the period to keep Dallas close. The Wings then opened the second quarter with a 7-0 run to take their first lead of the game at 32-31. The game was tied at 44 with 3:03 to play in the period before Dallas, led by Howard's 16 points in the quarter, reeled off an 8-2 spurt to end the half and take a 52-46 lead into the break. The Wings got all but three of their first-half points from the trio of Howard (20 points), Sabally (17) and Ogunbowale (12). Mitchell paced Minnesota with 15 points. Courtesy of: star-telegram.com |
