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| ABA LEAGUE |
| Stats Leaders |
| ARGENTINA |
| Douglas Herring Jr. (ex Al Gezira) is a newcomer at La Union - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He 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 eight different countries. Herring has played previously professionally in Canada (Riptide, Moncton Magic, London Lightning and Windsor Express), China (Zhuhai), France (Orchesien BC), Indonesia (CLS Knights), United Kingdom (Flyers), Uruguay (Defensor), PBA (RazorSharks) and APBL (Hudson Valley). He won NBL Canada championship title in 2017 and 2018. Herring was voted to USBasket.com All-NBL Canada Honorable Mention back in 2014, 2017 and 2018. It's very possible he may end his playing career at La Union. He graduated from Utica College in 2009 and it will be his 14th (!!!) season as a professional player. The scouts decsribe him following way: A talented player who has the rare combination of being a devastating scorer but he also makes the right basketball plays. Compared to Paul Pierce by some of his friends, in fact he can resemble some of the Pierce's game.. |
| Andy Ogide (ex Boca) agreed terms with Dinamo Stiinta Bucuresti - by Arnold Beres | ||||
He also represented Nigeria at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 4.4ppg, 1.2rpg. Ogide is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Ogide has played previously professionally in France (Poitiers), Italy (Roseto, San Severo and Piacenza), Japan (Bambitious Nara), Russia (Universitet-Yugra Surgut), Spain (Ourense, Rio Breogan and Gipuzkoa), Turkey (OGM Orman), Israel (Hapoel Migdal Haemek) and The Basketball Tournament (Ram Up). Among many awards he played in the final of Russian Superleague in 2014. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Honorable Mention back in 2016. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Dinamo-Stiinta-Bucuresti. Ogide graduated from Colorado State in 2011 and it is his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| ARMENIA |
| Bangkok Tigers add Reid to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Reid is quite experienced player. Thanks to Reid's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America) in thirteen different countries. He has played previously professionally in Australia, Belgium (Pepinster and Leuven Bears), Finland, France (Le Portel), Germany (MBC), Italy, Lebanon (Al Riyadi), Philippines (SM Beermen, Rain or Shine and Pilipinas Agilas), Russia, Saudi Arabia (Al Nahda), Switzerland (Fribourg and Monthey), Ukraine (Cherkasy) and Armenia (Urartu). His team was regular season runner-up in PBA Governor's Cup in 2014 and 2015. Reid was voted All-Big South Conf. Player of the Year back in 2007 and 2008. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Bangkok Tigers. He graduated from High Point University in 2008 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player. The scouts decsribe him following way: A very versatile player, who can spend time in the 2, 3 and even the 4 position. Reid' s very athletic and can score from outside and inside. Thanks to his timing and leaping ability, he is also a very good rebounder for his size. |
| Jordan Perkins (ex Mad Foxes) signs at Raiders Basket - by Eurobasket News | |||
He graduated from Longwood College in 2022 and it is his first season in pro basketball. (via @GuidoGuida) |
| ASEAN LEAGUE |
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ASEAN League Standings
Regular Season: Round 1 Jan. 3: Heat - Macau Jan. 3: Zamboanga - Louvre S. Jan. 2: Singapore S. - NS Matrix Jan. 2: HK Eastern - Tigers |
| HK Eastern lands Chris McLaughlin, ex Fraser Valley - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 9.9ppg, 4.6rpg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 79.2%. McLaughlin has played previously professionally in Austria (Gmunden Swans) and Hong Kong (Nam Ching). His team won CanWest Pacific Division Regular Season in 2012 and 2014. Among many awards he received All-CanWest Player of the Year award and was voted to Eurobasket.com All-World University Games Honorable Mention back in 2015. He graduated from University of Victoria in 2015 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. |
| Bassett is back at HK Eastern, ex Guaiqueries - by Eurobasket News | ||||
It is actually his comeback to Hong Kong as he has played here before. He played last summer at Guaiqueries in Venezuelan SPB league. In 11 games he had 7.2ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.1apg. Bassett helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played for Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexican LNBP where in four games he recorded 13.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 4.0apg. Bassett is quite experienced player. He has played in nine different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Bassett has played previously professionally in Argentina (Salta Basket), France (JL Bourg, JSA Bordeaux, SPO Rouen and Stade Clermont), Germany, Korea (Goyang and Seoul Knights), Romania, Dominican Republic (Marineros and Parque Hostos), United Arab Emirates (Al Naser, Al Sharjah and Al Bataeh) and Hong Kong (HK Eastern). He was voted to Korean KBL All-Star Game back in 2017. It's very possible he may end his playing career at HK Eastern. Bassett graduated from Troy University in 2008 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player. |
| Hong Kong Eastern rout Bangkok Tigers in Singapore - by Eurobasket News |
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Hong Kong Eastern - Bangkok Tigers 96:63 Hong Kong Eastern rout Bangkok Tigers in Singapore at the ASEAN Invitational tournament opener. The team from Hong Kong posted a 96-63 win. Hong Kong Eastern started with a 30-9 surge and never looked behind. They added a 21-16 and 20-16 rallies in the second and the third quarters respectively to seal the win. Chris McLaughlin (208-C-1992, college: Victoria) stepped up with 23 points and O'Darien Bassett (189-G-1986, college: Troy) netted 22. Reid Arizona replied with 17 points in the losing effort. |
| AUSTRALIA |
| Purser re-signs with Hawks for 2023 NBL1 West season - by Hugh McAuliffe |
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The Perry Lakes Hawks today announced the re-signing of Ben Purser (200-F-1990, college: Augusta) for the 2023 NBL1 West season. Purser enters his 15th SBL/NBL1 season, having played for the Hawks every year since 2008 and notching his 350th game in 2022. The two-time champion averaged 11 points per game last year, his lowest since his rookie season. Known for his all-round game and defensive qualities, he still contributed 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game as the Hawks lost in the elimination final. As captain of the team since 2012, the soon-to-be 33-year-old is still key to the Hawks' success in 2023. The 2023 NBL1 West season is set to get underway on Friday 31 March, with the Hawks hosting the East Perth Eagles at Bendat Basketball Centre. |
| Nathan Sobey claims Australian NBL Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 32-year old guard had the game-high 30 points adding six rebounds and nine assists for Brisbane in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Perth (#6, 10-8) 97-93. Brisbane maintains the 9th position in Australian NBL. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. Brisbane have already lost 14 games and recorded just five victories. In the team's last game Sobey had a remarkable 85.7% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Brisbane and it's hard to imagine this team without him. University of Wyoming graduate has very impressive stats this year. Sobey is in league's top in assists (6th best: 4.9apg). The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young forward Xavier Cooks (203-F-1995) of league's best team Sydney. Cooks impressed basketball fans with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course he led Sydney to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Tasmania JJ (#5, 11-9) 97-77. Of course Sydney still keep the league's top spot. His team has currently 13-5 record. Cooks is a newcomer at Sydney and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.8ppg (#9). His other stats are also decent: 8.2rpg and 3.8apg. The third best performed player last round was international Samson Froling (212-C/F-2000) of Illawarra (#10). Froling showcased his all-around game by recording 25 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. Despite Froling's great performance Illawarra lost 89-96 to the higher-ranked Cairns (#2, 12-7). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Illawarra can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-17 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Froling has individually a great season in Australia. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.5rpg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Bryce Cotton (182-G-1992) of Perth - 24 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Shannon Scott (191-PG-1992) of Cairns - 31 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Milton Doyle (193-SG-1993) of Tasmania JJ - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Brady Manek (206-F-1998) of Perth - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Gorjok Gak (211-C-1996) of Brisbane - 18 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Corey Webster (188-G-1988) of Perth - 25 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Josh Magette (185-PG-1989) of Tasmania JJ - 16 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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| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
| Limoges land Tomas Kyzlink - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Kyzlink has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. He has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. Kyzlink also represented Czech Republic at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 1.8ppg. He is a very experienced player. Kyzlink has played also professionally in Italy (Reggio Emilia, Venezia, Mens Sana and Treviglio), Slovenia (Helios Suns), Spain (Estudiantes, Caceres and Movistar Estudiantes Madrid B team), France (JL Bourg) and Czech Republic (Benesov). He won French ProB championship title in 2017. Let's have closer look into Kyzlink's outlook: A powerful guard, with great athletic skills, quickness and shooting ability. He can easily hit the basket from behind the arch and can beat an opponent using his quick first pass. Year after year has become a very good defender, able to shut down the top opposite player. |
| BOSNIA |
| Mladost tabs Nikola Stanojevic - by Zeljko Zule | |
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KK-Mladost-Mrkonjic-Grad (Division I) inked 32-year old Serbian 203cm forward Nikola Stanojevic. Stanojevic played most recently at Rapid in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 15 games he averaged 12.2ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.5apg last season. He also played for Dafni in Greek Elite League where in 50 games he had 8.8ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.3apg. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. Stanojevic is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Bulgaria, Slovenia (Sencur Gorenjska Kranj), Greece (Ethnikos and AO Triton), Serbia (Zdravlje and Napredak) and North Macedonia (Kozuv). Among many awards he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian 2MLS Honorable Mention back in 2015. |
| CANADA |
| Edwards is back at Kormend - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
He graduated from of Kansas State in 2016 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. |
| HK Eastern lands Chris McLaughlin, ex Fraser Valley - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 9.9ppg, 4.6rpg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 79.2%. McLaughlin has played previously professionally in Austria (Gmunden Swans) and Hong Kong (Nam Ching). His team won CanWest Pacific Division Regular Season in 2012 and 2014. Among many awards he received All-CanWest Player of the Year award and was voted to Eurobasket.com All-World University Games Honorable Mention back in 2015. He graduated from University of Victoria in 2015 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. |
| Miercurea Ciuc signs D'Andre Bernard, ex Saskatchewan - by Arnold Beres | ||||
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the SoCon Tournament Semifinals in 2019. He was voted to GCAA D1 All-Defensive Team back in 2018. Bernard graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2020 and it will be his third season as a professional player. |
| CHINA |
| Stats Leaders - CBA |
| CBA Round 23: Sharks defeat Heroes in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 23 in the CBA took place in Shanghai. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Heroes (12-9) to sixth ranked Sharks (13-7) 110-108 on Sunday evening. Sharks made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Heroes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American guard Melo Trimble (190-1995, college: Maryland, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). The former international center Zhelin Wang (214-1994) helped adding 26 points and 15 rebounds. The former international point guard Shiyan Gao (186-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Heroes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sharks have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Shenzhen L. Heroes at the other side keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Sharks is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Rockets (#20) in Ningbo in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Heroes will have a break next round. Rockets has finally registered their first victory this season after 20 consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Loongs (10-10) 100-95. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Brandon Taylor (178-1994, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners and scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Junfeng Zhao accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Kahlil Felder (175-1995, college: Oakland) came up with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Loongs in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Rockets maintains twentieth place with 1-20 record. It was Loongs' third loss in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with Jiangsu D.. Rockets will play against higher ranked Sharks (#6) in Shanghai in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Loongs will have a break next round. CBA top team - Golden Bulls (18-2) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Blue Whales (5-16) in Sichuan 118-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Blue Whales. The best player for the winners was Harold Yu who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks. Marlain Veal produced 30 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 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. Golden Bulls maintains first place with 18-2 record. Loser Blue Whales keep the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. Golden Bulls will meet at home Monkey Kings (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Blue Whales will play against Jilin Tigers (#8) and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 23: Guangsha L. won against Jiangsu D. on the opponent's court 92-83. Xinjiang FT managed to outperform Qingdao E. in a home game 108-99. Shenzhen L. recorded a loss to Guangzhou LL on the road 109-105. Fujian S. defeated Beijing RF on its own court 111-100. Nanjing TX MK was beaten by Guangdong ST in Dongguan 124-108. Tianjin lost to Beijing D. at home 89-91. Jilin NE T. unfortunately lost to Liaoning FL on the opponent's court 108-112. Ningbo R. - Shanxi L. 100-95 Rockets has finally registered their first victory this season after 20 consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Loongs (10-10) 100-95. Rockets players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Brandon Taylor (178-1994, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners and scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Guard Junfeng Zhao (193-2000) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. American point guard Kahlil Felder (175-1995, college: Oakland) came up with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import power forward Greg Monroe (211-1990, college: Georgetown) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Loongs in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Rockets maintains twentieth place with 1-20 record. It was Loongs' third loss in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with Jiangsu D.. Rockets will play against higher ranked Sharks (#6) in Shanghai in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Loongs will have a break next round. Top scorers: Shanxi L.: F.Kahlil 29+5reb+5ast, M.Greg 17+6reb, Z.Ning 13+2reb+3ast, G.Zhaobao 10+6reb+1ast, C.Lin 7+3reb, Y.Shuai 6+3reb+4ast Ningbo R.: T.Brandon 29+5reb+4ast, Z.Junfeng 20+9reb+2ast, N.Hongyu 14+4reb+1ast, L.Yuanyu 11+7reb+8ast, H.Delong 8+1reb+3ast, T.Marko 7+5reb+4ast Shanghai S. - Shandong H. 110-108 The most exciting game of round 23 in the CBA took place in Shanghai. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Heroes (12-9) to sixth ranked Sharks (13-7) 110-108 on Sunday evening. Sharks made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Heroes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American guard Melo Trimble (190-1995, college: Maryland, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). The former international center Zhelin Wang (214-1994) helped adding 26 points and 15 rebounds. The former international point guard Shiyan Gao (186-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and American-Austrian swingman Sylven Landesberg (198-1990, college: Virginia, agency: BeoBasket) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Heroes players scored in double figures. Heroes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sharks have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Shenzhen L. Heroes at the other side keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Sharks is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Rockets (#20) in Ningbo in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Heroes will have a break next round. Top scorers: Shandong H.: G.Troy 19+2reb+1ast, J.Haolong 18+3reb, C.Peidong 16+3reb+4ast, G.Shiyan 14+5reb+10ast, L.Sylven 13+6reb+8ast, T.Hanlin 12+6reb Shanghai S.: T.Melo 27+8reb+10ast, W.Zhelin 26+15reb+2ast, L.Zheng 26+5reb+3ast, O.III Johnny 9+1reb, R.Junwei 8+6reb+3ast, L.Hanchen 6+3reb+5ast Jiangsu D. - Guangsha L. 83-92 There was a minor upset in Nanjing where 11th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (10-10) were defeated by fourteenth ranked Guangsha Lions (11-11) 92-83 on Sunday. Guangsha Lions made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was Canadian power forward Kyle Wiltjer (206-1992, college: Gonzaga) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). The former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. American guard Antonio Blakeney (193-1996, college: LSU) produced 21 points and 9 rebounds and center Quanxi Wu (211-1994) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangsha Lions moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Jiangsu Dragons dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. They share it with Shanxi L.. Guangsha Lions will meet higher ranked Aviators (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jiangsu Dragons will play against Eagles (#14) in Qingdao and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Jiangsu D.: B.Antonio 21+9reb+3ast, W.Quanxi 17+9reb+3ast, C.Xiaolong 13+2reb+4ast, L.Zhixuan 11+3reb+6ast, N.Yongkang 6+4reb, Z.Zhou 6+2reb+1ast Guangsha L.: W.Kyle 23+7reb+11ast, H.Jinqiu 21+12reb+2ast, X.Ke 17+3reb+5ast, Z.Yanhao 16+6reb+4ast, Z.Jiaren 8+5reb+3ast, Z.Junlong 5+5reb+1ast Xinjiang FT - Qingdao E. 108-99 Everything could happen in Urumqi at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Flying Tigers and 12th ranked Eagles had identical 10-10 record. This time Flying Tigers used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Qingdao 108-99 on Sunday night. Flying Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Chris Clemons (175-1997, college: Campbell) who scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Abudurexiti Abudushalamu (203-1996) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Five Flying Tigers players scored in double figures. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) produced 43 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and Ruize Wang (197-1995) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flying Tigers have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Jilin NE T. and Nanjing TX MK. Eagles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Flying Tigers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Eagles will play against Jiangsu Dragons (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Qingdao E.: G.Eugene 43+8reb+2ast, R.Duop 18+5reb, W.Ruize 16+7reb+2ast, Y.Jinmeng 9+3reb+1ast, L.Junhu 9+6reb+1ast, W.Hong 2+2reb+8ast Xinjiang FT: C.Chris 25+7reb+1ast, A.Abudurexiti 19+7reb+3ast, F.Tacko 19+10reb, Z.Xuhang 15+6reb+1ast, A.Azat 13+2reb+4ast, Y.Dehao 6+3reb+8ast Guangzhou LL - Shenzhen L. 109-105 There was an upset in Guangzhou where 4th placed Aviators (13-7) were defeated by sixteenth ranked Long-Lions (9-12) 109-105 on Sunday. Long-Lions made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Aviators turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Long-Lions made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Taiwanese point guard Ying-Chun Chen (182-1993, college: Liberty) who had a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 12 assists. Center Boqiao Jiao (209-2001) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Long-Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and the former international center Zijie Shen (210-1997) added 19 points and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Five Long-Lions and four Aviators players scored in double figures. Long-Lions moved-up to fifteenth place. Loser Aviators dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Shanghai S.. Long-Lions will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aviators will play against Guangsha Lions (#11) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Shenzhen L.: S.Jared 24+11reb+2ast, S.Zijie 19+3reb+4ast, S.Haoqin 13+2reb+1ast, Z.Peng 11+3reb+1ast, B.Askia 11+2reb+9ast, G.Quan 11+5reb+1ast Guangzhou LL: C.Ying-Chun 38+3reb+12ast, Z.Mingzhen 15+1reb+1ast, J.Boqiao 14+8reb+1ast, M.Nate 13+3reb+2ast, B.Jordan 11+7reb+3ast, T.Yuheng 6+1reb+1ast Fujian S. - Beijing RF 111-100 There was a small surprise in Jinjiang where nineteenth ranked Sturgeons (3-18) beat 16th ranked Royal Fighters (8-12) 111-100 on Monday. Sturgeons forced 24 Royal Fighters turnovers and had a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Bulgarian-American point guard Darius Adams (188-1989, college: Indianapolis) who scored 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Australian-South Sudanese center Thon Maker (216-1997) chipped in 23 points and 9 rebounds. The former international center Changdong Yu (206-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) and American point guard Trae Golden (189-1991, college: Georgia Tech) added 17 points and 10 assists respectively for the guests. Five Royal Fighters players scored in double figures. Sturgeons maintains nineteenth place with 3-18 record. Royal Fighters lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Sturgeons will meet higher ranked Flying Leopards (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Royal Fighters' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beijing to the arena Ducks. Top scorers: Beijing RF: Z.Fan 18+4reb+7ast, L.Sanning 17+4ast, G.Trae 17+2reb+10ast, Y.Changdong 16+12reb+3ast, W.Shaojie 13+3reb+2ast, Z.Yuchen 10+8reb+1ast Fujian S.: A.Darius 36+9reb+6ast, C.Linjian 28+4reb, M.Thon 23+9reb+2ast, H.Yichao 7+2ast, T.Guisen 7+3reb+2ast, Z.Yongpeng 4+4reb Guangdong ST - Nanjing TX MK 124-108 There was no surprise in Dongguan where 9th ranked Monkey Kings (11-10) were defeated by second ranked Guandong Tigers (17-3) 124-108 on Monday. Guandong Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Monkey Kings' 40 and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Guandong Tigers forced 19 Monkey Kings turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American MarShon Brooks (197-1989, college: Providence) who scored 31 points and 9 rebounds. The former international Rui Zhao (195-1996) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) produced 39 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists and center Baiqing Zhao (204-1998) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Guandong Tigers and four Monkey Kings players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guandong Tigers have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 17-3 record behind leader Zhejiang GB. Loser Monkey Kings dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with Jilin NE T. and Xinjiang FT. Guandong Tigers will meet at home Pioneers (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Monkey Kings will play against the league's leader Golden Bulls (#1) in Hangzhou and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Nanjing TX MK: P.QJ 39+6reb+5ast, Z.Baiqing 19+8reb+2ast, L.Wei 19+2reb+5ast, L.Jr. Jo 13+8reb+3ast, L.Hongpeng 6+1reb, W.Lanxuan 4+3reb+7ast Guangdong ST: B.MarShon 31+9reb+3ast, Z.Rui 22+6reb+9ast, H.Justin 18+7reb+2ast, R.Junfei 14+4reb, X.Jie 10+8ast, Y.Jianlian 5+5reb+1ast Tianjin - Beijing D. 89-91 No shocking result in a game in Tianjin where fifth ranked Ducks (14-7) edged 18th ranked Pioneers (4-17) 91-89 on Monday. Ducks forced 21 Pioneers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Israeli-American forward TJ Leaf (208-1997, college: UCLA) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The former international center Ziming Fan (211-1998) chipped in 22 points and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty) produced 22 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Taiwanese guard Benson Lin (193-1999, college: Bryant) added 15 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Four Ducks and five Pioneers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ducks moved-up to fourth place. Loser Pioneers keep the eighteenth position with 17 games lost. Ducks' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Beijing Royal Fighters. Top scorers: Tianjin: J.Jr. Scottie 22+8reb+1ast, L.Benson 15+6reb+8ast, W.Quinndary 14+4reb+1ast, S.Deshaui 13+9reb+4ast, G.Zeyu 12+4reb+5ast, Y.Tian 6+2reb Beijing D.: F.Ziming 22+4reb+4ast, L.TJ 19+10reb+7ast, M.Lei 12+4reb, F.Shuo 11+1reb+4ast, J.Nick 9+4reb+1ast, F.Zeng 7+1reb+1ast Liaoning FL - Jilin NE T. 112-108 Very expected game in Yingkou where 8th ranked Jilin Tigers (11-10) were defeated by third ranked Flying Leopards (16-5) 112-108 on Monday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Flying Leopards made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Flying Leopards outrebounded Jilin Tigers 50-35 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Flying Leopards made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American guard Kyle Fogg (191-1990, college: Arizona) who scored 38 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 9 assists. The former international Zhenlin Zhang (206-1999, college: Tulane) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Dominique Jones (193-1988, college: S.Florida) produced a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 17 rebounds and 16 assists and the former international point guard Weize Jiang (182-2000) added 25 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains third place with 16-5 record having just one point less than leader Zhejiang GB. Loser Jilin Tigers keep the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with Xinjiang FT and Nanjing TX MK. Flying Leopards will meet at home Sturgeons (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Jilin Tigers will play against Blue Whales (#17) in Sichuan and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Jilin NE T.: J.Weize 25+1reb+4ast, J.Yuxing 21+3reb+3ast, J.Dominique 19+17reb+16ast, C.Jinming 14+3reb+2ast, D.Haoran 10+3reb+2ast, D.Huaibo 10 Liaoning FL: F.Kyle 38+5reb+9ast, Z.Zhenlin 24+14reb+6ast, F.Hao 13+5reb+2ast, S.JaKarr 11+4reb, Y.Shouqi 10+4reb+1ast, Z.Jiwei 6+6reb+8ast Sichuan BW - Zhejiang GB. 86-118 CBA top team - Golden Bulls (18-2) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Blue Whales (5-16) in Sichuan 118-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Blue Whales. Golden Bulls dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Blue Whales' 36 and made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Golden Bulls forced 19 Blue Whales turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 22 passes made by Blue Whales' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Golden Bulls made 12 blocks. The best player for the winners was naturalized American center Harold Yu (221-2003) who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks. American forward Justin Tillman (203-1996, college: VCU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Five Golden Bulls players scored in double figures. American point guard Marlain Veal (175-1996, college: SE Louisiana) produced 30 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Xiaoyong Yu (189-2003) added 19 points respectively 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. Golden Bulls maintains first place with 18-2 record. Loser Blue Whales keep the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. Golden Bulls will meet at home Monkey Kings (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Blue Whales will play against Jilin Tigers (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sichuan BW: V.Marlain 30+9reb+4ast, Y.Xiaoyong 19+3reb+1ast, J.Hanyi 8+5reb+1ast, H.Xin 6+2reb, Z.Zhennian 6+6reb+2ast, Y.Zhenliang 6+4reb Zhejiang GB.: Y.Harold 22+7reb, Z.Dayu 16+6reb, Z.Wang 15+4reb+6ast, T.Justin 14+11reb, C.Shuaipeng 11+1reb+4ast, L.Wenbo 11+8reb+4ast |
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| Limoges land Tomas Kyzlink - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Kyzlink has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. He has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. Kyzlink also represented Czech Republic at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 1.8ppg. He is a very experienced player. Kyzlink has played also professionally in Italy (Reggio Emilia, Venezia, Mens Sana and Treviglio), Slovenia (Helios Suns), Spain (Estudiantes, Caceres and Movistar Estudiantes Madrid B team), France (JL Bourg) and Czech Republic (Benesov). He won French ProB championship title in 2017. Let's have closer look into Kyzlink's outlook: A powerful guard, with great athletic skills, quickness and shooting ability. He can easily hit the basket from behind the arch and can beat an opponent using his quick first pass. Year after year has become a very good defender, able to shut down the top opposite player. |
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| OSE Lions tab Shane Henry - by Eurobasket Center | |||
He is a very experienced player. Henry has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to seven different countries on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Mexico (Caballeros de Culiacan), Tunisia (Dalia Sport Grombalia), Venezuela (Gaiteros), UBA (Georgia Spartans), Armenia (Aragats) and Vietnam (Buffaloes). Among many awards he played in the final of Vietnamese VBA in 2022. Henry was also voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Vietnamese VBA Import Player of the Year in 2022. He graduated from Virginia Tech University in 2017 and it is his sixth season in pro basketball. |
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| Jaleen Smith (Alba Berlin) Believes That The Fraport Skyliners Will Remain In The BBL And Quantez Robertson Still Belongs To The Best Defenders - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Jaleen Smith (190-SG-1994, college: UNH, agency: BeoBasket) is a 28 year old 193cm guard from Freeport, Texas that is playing his sixth professional season and second with Alba Berlin . He played two seasons with the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg averaging 15.2ppg, 5.0rpg, Assists-3 (5.3apg), Steals-2 (1.8spg), FGP: 49.2%, 3PT: 32.7%, FT: 87.5%; and 10.7ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.4apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 53.1%, 3PT: 33.6%, FT: 82,8% the season before. In 2018-2019 he played with the MLP Academics Heidelberg (Germany-ProA) averaging 12,7ppg, 3,9rpg and 2,7apg. In his rookie season with New Hampshire (NCAA) from 2013-2017 where he played a total of 120 NCAA games. He improved his scoring, rebounding and assists average each season and as a senior he played 32 games averaging 15.8ppg, 6.4rpg, 4.3apg, FGP: 52.4%, 3PT: 35.8%, FT: 78.1%. He spoke to eurobasket after the 99-74 win over the Fraport Skyliners. Thanks Jaleen for talking to eurobasket.com. Congrats on the 99-74 win over the Fraport Skyliners. You didn't play tonight. The team didn't need you on this night. We have 9 import players and tonight it was my turn to sit. It was good to get rest. It really doesn't matter who plays for us, because everyone gets the job done. Alba Berlin came out firing and won the first quarter 28-17. Was that typical Alba Berlin basketball? We played with more rhythm. We did a good job coming out and playing our game. It was typical Alba Berlin game. Alba Berlin began with a 10-4 run to start the second quarter, but the Fraport Skyliners came back going on a 19-8 run to trail 46-36. What did Alba Berlin get away from? We had a lot of turnovers and lost our focus. Frankfurt had a lot of young guys and we thought the game would be easy. But give Frankfurt credit because they kept fighting and kept game close. The Fraport Skyliners got 6 lay ups and a mid distance shot. How can a top defensive team like Alba Berlin give up easy buckets? We just weren't focused on defense. 51 points were scored in the third quarter as Alba Berlin won the quarter 27-24. Frankfurt kept fighting but couldn't get over the hump. Ben Lammers showed he can score in bunches. The third quarter was tight. They started to make shots and then missed, because they were getting fatigued. Ben is really tough to guard. The mid distance shot for him is an easy shot whereas for other bigs a tough shot. Alba Berlin closed out the game well. What is your summary of the game and what positives can you take form the win? We won by the margin of what we expected to. You have to win these games. It is still a long season and we have a lot of work to do. You haven't seen too many of the lower teams except Bayreuth but what does your gut feeling say about the Fraport Skyliners? Frankfurt was missing guys. They are still really a good team. They were missing Marcus Lewis and didn't have fire power. Despite that I still think that they will stay in the league. Quantez Robertson has taken a very much reduced role this season in his 14th year. How much of an annoying player is he still at age 38? Tez was playing the 4 and 5 tonight and our big men had trouble scoring against him. He is still strong and one of the best defenders in the league. He is still a pesky player. You see guys like him, Darden and Polas still proving that they can compete against the younger guys. The team is playing great in the easyCredit BBL, but struggling in the Euroleague. Is the record in the Euroleague deceiving because you lost 5 games by 5 or less points and some real heart breakers to FC Barcelona, Monaco and FC Bayern Munich? I also think that our record is deceiving. The games in the Euroleague come down to the end. 3 or 4 mistakes have cost us a few games. All games are tough in Euroleague. The team is averaging 13 points more per game, but allowing 6 points more. How is the offense better than last season and on what area's do you need to clean up the defense? We have to keep working on defense and I feel like we will continue to get better. I think we also need to practice more. Our offense is well oiled. We know how to play well with each other. Alba Berlin has 8 guys averaging between 8-12 points per game in the easyCredit BBL. Has the team gotten a tad more unselfish this season? We all enjoy anyone scoring. It doesn't matter if it's Luke Sikma or a guy coming off an injury, we cheer for everyone. We are genuinely happy for the success of each other. It doesn't matter if it's the top or last player on the squad, we want to see everyone do well. Alba Berlin is allowing 79 points per game. 7 years ago the Fraport Skyliners and Gordon Herbert averaged allowing under 70 points for the season. It seems like the competition has gotten better in the easyCredit BBL? I think that the game is more fast paced now with more possessions and points. I think that if you see a team holding another team under 70 points, it is more old school basketball. Our style is fast paced so we will always score points. The roster is almost identical. You lost Oscar Da Silva and gained Yannick Wetzell and Gabriele Procida. Talk a little about the new guys and what you appreciate most about their game? Their both great guys. Gabriel is an excellent athletic shooter at the 2-3 position. Yannick play like a seasoned post player even if he is still young. He has the chance to model his game after Luke Sikma. Your playing another very solid season with Alba Berlin doing the most you can in the minutes you get. You playing 2 more Euroleague minutes and 2 minutes less in the easyCredit BBL. But your stats are better. How vital was that first season of grooming with Alba Berlin? My first season helped me play more off the ball. I feel like I'm as comfortable playing off the ball as on the ball this season. You have shaved your turnovers down. Do you credit that to knowing your teammates better and heightening your IQ in the last season? I think like you said it's a combination of knowing my teammates and being smart when and where to pass the ball. Plus being aggressive and finding my spots. Your shooting the ball a lot better from outside at the moment in the easyCredit BBL. What has been bigger the self-confidence or shot selection? My teammates are as usual doing a great job finding me. Now it's not step backs or shooting with movement, but getting more spot up shots which has helped my percentage. You have had some really good games in the Euroleague. Do you sense like your getting even more respect this season in comparison to last season? I don't care what other's think. I just hoop how I hoop. If I get more respect now then great. You recently led all scorers in a win over Asvel where you battled ex Bonn guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright. What was your overall impression of him in the Euroleague? I know he started off different, but has gotten better. I think that with his confidence and that of his team for him will help him find his form from last season in the BBL. Luka Doncic's game has exploded in the last week with 3 50 points games out of 5. Do you still hope that you will be able to battle him one day on the court? I actually played against him last summer in a friendly game. His IQ is simply different from everyone else. Giannis and Luka are on another level in comparison to other NBA players. It was amazing to witness him in person. We are in 2023 now. Did you make any new years resolutions? No I didn't. I just hope for another title with Alba Berlin. Thanks Jaleen for the chat. |
| Olympiacos extend contract with Sasha Vezenkov - by Eurobasket News |
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Aleksandar Vezenkov (206-F-1995) started the 2022-23 EuroLeague season on a dominant note, leading the league in efficiency and helping Olympiacos Piraeus stay at the top of the standings. The two sides decided to extend their partnership. The team officially announced that Aleksandar Vezenkov is staying in Piraeus until 2025. Gazzetta.gr report that the additional year on top of the previous contract includes an increase in salary for Aleksandar Vezenkov. In exchange, Olympiacos will receive a bigger NBA buyout sum if the forward decides to go the US. "It started as a great opportunity. It quickly became my home and now can be considered part of me and the place I belong to. I want to thank Olympiacos' presidents, my coaches, my teammates, and the whole organization for the trust," Aleksandar Vezenkov wrote on his Instagram profile. "Special thanks to my family and friends who are always next to me and push me to go beyond. I also want to thank our amazing fans for the support. We continue with hard work and humility to achieve our goals," the player posted. Aleksandar Vezenkov averages 19.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 25.3 PIR in 15 EuroLeague games this season. The Bulgarian forward missed the last EuroLeague game against Panathinaikos Athens due to a right adductor muscle spasm. This is the fifth Aleksandar Vezenkov's season with Olympiacos. Having averaged 7.1 points and 2 rebounds for 6.9 PIR in the 2019-20 season, Aleksandar Vezenkov broke out during the 2020-21 season, averaging 11.5 points and 5.4 rebounds for 14.8 PIR. Courtesy of: basketnews.com |
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| Finland U18 pip Latvia U18 in Baltic Sea Cup opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Latvia U18 - Finland U18 60-61 Finland U18 pipped Latvia U18 in Baltic Sea Cup opener, 61-60. It was a real thriller in the court with both teams exchanging leads from time to time. Latvia needed a final 15-13 rally in the last quarter to sea the win. Olavi Suutela (201-C-2006) top-scored for the winners with 24 points and Elmeri Abbey (178-G-2006) brought 15. Roberts Blums (189-G-2005) replied with 14 points in the losing effort, whilst Toms Salnajs (199-SF-2005) produced 9. |
| Jordan Perkins (ex Mad Foxes) signs at Raiders Basket - by Eurobasket News | |||
He graduated from Longwood College in 2022 and it is his first season in pro basketball. (via @GuidoGuida) |
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| Limoges land Tomas Kyzlink - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Kyzlink has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. He has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013. Kyzlink also represented Czech Republic at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 1.8ppg. He is a very experienced player. Kyzlink has played also professionally in Italy (Reggio Emilia, Venezia, Mens Sana and Treviglio), Slovenia (Helios Suns), Spain (Estudiantes, Caceres and Movistar Estudiantes Madrid B team), France (JL Bourg) and Czech Republic (Benesov). He won French ProB championship title in 2017. Let's have closer look into Kyzlink's outlook: A powerful guard, with great athletic skills, quickness and shooting ability. He can easily hit the basket from behind the arch and can beat an opponent using his quick first pass. Year after year has become a very good defender, able to shut down the top opposite player. |
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| Jaleen Smith (Alba Berlin) Believes That The Fraport Skyliners Will Remain In The BBL And Quantez Robertson Still Belongs To The Best Defenders - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Jaleen Smith (190-SG-1994, college: UNH, agency: BeoBasket) is a 28 year old 193cm guard from Freeport, Texas that is playing his sixth professional season and second with Alba Berlin . He played two seasons with the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg averaging 15.2ppg, 5.0rpg, Assists-3 (5.3apg), Steals-2 (1.8spg), FGP: 49.2%, 3PT: 32.7%, FT: 87.5%; and 10.7ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.4apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 53.1%, 3PT: 33.6%, FT: 82,8% the season before. In 2018-2019 he played with the MLP Academics Heidelberg (Germany-ProA) averaging 12,7ppg, 3,9rpg and 2,7apg. In his rookie season with New Hampshire (NCAA) from 2013-2017 where he played a total of 120 NCAA games. He improved his scoring, rebounding and assists average each season and as a senior he played 32 games averaging 15.8ppg, 6.4rpg, 4.3apg, FGP: 52.4%, 3PT: 35.8%, FT: 78.1%. He spoke to eurobasket after the 99-74 win over the Fraport Skyliners. Thanks Jaleen for talking to eurobasket.com. Congrats on the 99-74 win over the Fraport Skyliners. You didn't play tonight. The team didn't need you on this night. We have 9 import players and tonight it was my turn to sit. It was good to get rest. It really doesn't matter who plays for us, because everyone gets the job done. Alba Berlin came out firing and won the first quarter 28-17. Was that typical Alba Berlin basketball? We played with more rhythm. We did a good job coming out and playing our game. It was typical Alba Berlin game. Alba Berlin began with a 10-4 run to start the second quarter, but the Fraport Skyliners came back going on a 19-8 run to trail 46-36. What did Alba Berlin get away from? We had a lot of turnovers and lost our focus. Frankfurt had a lot of young guys and we thought the game would be easy. But give Frankfurt credit because they kept fighting and kept game close. The Fraport Skyliners got 6 lay ups and a mid distance shot. How can a top defensive team like Alba Berlin give up easy buckets? We just weren't focused on defense. 51 points were scored in the third quarter as Alba Berlin won the quarter 27-24. Frankfurt kept fighting but couldn't get over the hump. Ben Lammers showed he can score in bunches. The third quarter was tight. They started to make shots and then missed, because they were getting fatigued. Ben is really tough to guard. The mid distance shot for him is an easy shot whereas for other bigs a tough shot. Alba Berlin closed out the game well. What is your summary of the game and what positives can you take form the win? We won by the margin of what we expected to. You have to win these games. It is still a long season and we have a lot of work to do. You haven't seen too many of the lower teams except Bayreuth but what does your gut feeling say about the Fraport Skyliners? Frankfurt was missing guys. They are still really a good team. They were missing Marcus Lewis and didn't have fire power. Despite that I still think that they will stay in the league. Quantez Robertson has taken a very much reduced role this season in his 14th year. How much of an annoying player is he still at age 38? Tez was playing the 4 and 5 tonight and our big men had trouble scoring against him. He is still strong and one of the best defenders in the league. He is still a pesky player. You see guys like him, Darden and Polas still proving that they can compete against the younger guys. The team is playing great in the easyCredit BBL, but struggling in the Euroleague. Is the record in the Euroleague deceiving because you lost 5 games by 5 or less points and some real heart breakers to FC Barcelona, Monaco and FC Bayern Munich? I also think that our record is deceiving. The games in the Euroleague come down to the end. 3 or 4 mistakes have cost us a few games. All games are tough in Euroleague. The team is averaging 13 points more per game, but allowing 6 points more. How is the offense better than last season and on what area's do you need to clean up the defense? We have to keep working on defense and I feel like we will continue to get better. I think we also need to practice more. Our offense is well oiled. We know how to play well with each other. Alba Berlin has 8 guys averaging between 8-12 points per game in the easyCredit BBL. Has the team gotten a tad more unselfish this season? We all enjoy anyone scoring. It doesn't matter if it's Luke Sikma or a guy coming off an injury, we cheer for everyone. We are genuinely happy for the success of each other. It doesn't matter if it's the top or last player on the squad, we want to see everyone do well. Alba Berlin is allowing 79 points per game. 7 years ago the Fraport Skyliners and Gordon Herbert averaged allowing under 70 points for the season. It seems like the competition has gotten better in the easyCredit BBL? I think that the game is more fast paced now with more possessions and points. I think that if you see a team holding another team under 70 points, it is more old school basketball. Our style is fast paced so we will always score points. The roster is almost identical. You lost Oscar Da Silva and gained Yannick Wetzell and Gabriele Procida. Talk a little about the new guys and what you appreciate most about their game? Their both great guys. Gabriel is an excellent athletic shooter at the 2-3 position. Yannick play like a seasoned post player even if he is still young. He has the chance to model his game after Luke Sikma. Your playing another very solid season with Alba Berlin doing the most you can in the minutes you get. You playing 2 more Euroleague minutes and 2 minutes less in the easyCredit BBL. But your stats are better. How vital was that first season of grooming with Alba Berlin? My first season helped me play more off the ball. I feel like I'm as comfortable playing off the ball as on the ball this season. You have shaved your turnovers down. Do you credit that to knowing your teammates better and heightening your IQ in the last season? I think like you said it's a combination of knowing my teammates and being smart when and where to pass the ball. Plus being aggressive and finding my spots. Your shooting the ball a lot better from outside at the moment in the easyCredit BBL. What has been bigger the self-confidence or shot selection? My teammates are as usual doing a great job finding me. Now it's not step backs or shooting with movement, but getting more spot up shots which has helped my percentage. You have had some really good games in the Euroleague. Do you sense like your getting even more respect this season in comparison to last season? I don't care what other's think. I just hoop how I hoop. If I get more respect now then great. You recently led all scorers in a win over Asvel where you battled ex Bonn guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright. What was your overall impression of him in the Euroleague? I know he started off different, but has gotten better. I think that with his confidence and that of his team for him will help him find his form from last season in the BBL. Luka Doncic's game has exploded in the last week with 3 50 points games out of 5. Do you still hope that you will be able to battle him one day on the court? I actually played against him last summer in a friendly game. His IQ is simply different from everyone else. Giannis and Luka are on another level in comparison to other NBA players. It was amazing to witness him in person. We are in 2023 now. Did you make any new years resolutions? No I didn't. I just hope for another title with Alba Berlin. Thanks Jaleen for the chat. |
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| Olympiacos extend contract with Sasha Vezenkov - by Eurobasket News |
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Aleksandar Vezenkov (206-F-1995) started the 2022-23 EuroLeague season on a dominant note, leading the league in efficiency and helping Olympiacos Piraeus stay at the top of the standings. The two sides decided to extend their partnership. The team officially announced that Aleksandar Vezenkov is staying in Piraeus until 2025. Gazzetta.gr report that the additional year on top of the previous contract includes an increase in salary for Aleksandar Vezenkov. In exchange, Olympiacos will receive a bigger NBA buyout sum if the forward decides to go the US. "It started as a great opportunity. It quickly became my home and now can be considered part of me and the place I belong to. I want to thank Olympiacos' presidents, my coaches, my teammates, and the whole organization for the trust," Aleksandar Vezenkov wrote on his Instagram profile. "Special thanks to my family and friends who are always next to me and push me to go beyond. I also want to thank our amazing fans for the support. We continue with hard work and humility to achieve our goals," the player posted. Aleksandar Vezenkov averages 19.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 25.3 PIR in 15 EuroLeague games this season. The Bulgarian forward missed the last EuroLeague game against Panathinaikos Athens due to a right adductor muscle spasm. This is the fifth Aleksandar Vezenkov's season with Olympiacos. Having averaged 7.1 points and 2 rebounds for 6.9 PIR in the 2019-20 season, Aleksandar Vezenkov broke out during the 2020-21 season, averaging 11.5 points and 5.4 rebounds for 14.8 PIR. Courtesy of: basketnews.com |
| Ioannis Dimakopoulos (ex UBSC Graz) joins Albacete - by Stefan Heinrich | ||||
He was a member of Greek U18 National Team back in 2012. Dimakopoulos is quite experienced player. Dimakopoulos' career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Australia and of course North America. Dimakopoulos has played previously professionally in Cyprus (AEL Limassol), Holland (Leeuwarden), Serbia (Partizan), Slovakia (Handlova), Greece (Panionios, AS Apollon Patras and Kolossos H Hotels Rodou), Spain (Grupo Eleyco Baskonia B team and Almansa) and Australia (Eastern Mavericks). His team won Big West Regular Season in 2014 and 2017. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Dutch Eredivisie Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from University of California - Irvine in 2017 and it is his sixth season as a professional player. On Dimakopoulos: (By Chris Mammides) Talented center prospect whose best days are ahead; possesses a diversity of abilities; excellent rebounder and shot blocker who can score in the paint and has a nice touch up to 20 feet; runs the floor well (for his age and experience) and has a good feel for the game; very productive with the minutes he is given, the Big man from Patras even though just 16 years old has a tough body, and is improved his posting up a lot the last year who spent in the Green academy of Panathinaikos. Giannis gets very good position in the paint, a very good finisher and a tough, consistent defender. Along with being a facilitator, he is also capable of scoring. Does not shoot from the outside a lot but in the post he can do the job with one way or the otehr. The scouters of Panathinaikos smell the young talent in Patras and immediately sign him up as his height and his talent are somehow quite disappearing today in Greece. |
| GBL Round 10: Peristeri is upset by Kolossos HH - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most important game in the last round took place in Rodou between third ranked Peristeri (7-3) and seventh ranked Kolossos HH (5-5) on Friday night. Peristeri was defeated by Kolossos HH in a tough game on the road 82-88. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Peristeri. Kolossos HH made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American guard Kendall Smith (190-1995, college: OK State) fired 17 points and 6 assists for the winners. American-Georgian guard Michael Dixon (186-1990, college: Memphis) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. French point guard Sylvain Francisco (185-1997, agency: BeoBasket) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kolossos HH maintains seventh position with 5-5 record. Peristeri at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Kolossos HH are looking forward to face Lavrio (#10) at home in the next round. Peristeri's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Athens to the arena Panathinaikos. Another exciting game was played in Thessaloniki between seventh ranked Kolossos HH and 4th ranked Aris where Kolossos HH (5-5) won against Aris (6-4) on the road 74-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Aris. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Georgian guard Michael Dixon (186-1990, college: Memphis) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Dimitris Katsivelis contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Ivorian-American power forward Ismael Sanogo (203-1996, college: Seton Hall, agency: SLN) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for Aris. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kolossos HH maintains seventh position with 5-5 record. Aris at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with PAOK and AEK. Kolossos HH will play against Lavrio (#10) at home in the next round. Aris will play against Promitheas (#8) in Patras and hopes to get back on the winning track. Undefeated leader Olympiacos delivered the tenth consecutive victory on Tuesday night. This time they beat 11th ranked Karditsas (1-9) 89-75. Alec Peters scored 16 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Alex Hunter responded with 18 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Olympiacos (10-0) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 10 victories in a row. Karditsas lost eighth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost. Olympiacos will meet at home AEK (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Karditsas will play against Ionikos (#11) in Aigaleo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: PAOK defeated AEK in Thessaloniki 83-71. Apollon P. was smashed by Panathinaikos at home 65-96. Ionikos was destroyed by Lavrio on the opponent's court 95-63. Peristeri outscored Promitheas in a home game 88-68. Promitheas managed to beat Karditsas on the road 81-68. Promitheas was crushed by Panathinaikos on its own court 44-75. The best stats of 10th round was 19 points and 11 rebounds by Miro Bilan of Peristeri. AEK - PAOK 71-83 There was a minor upset in Athens where one of their biggest challengers AEK (6-4) was defeated by sixth ranked PAOK (6-4) 83-71 on Tuesday. PAOK outrebounded AEK 37-22 including 26 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. Point guard Jalen Riley (184-1993, college: ETSU) scored 23 points and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Jaylen Hands (191-1999, college: UCLA) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four PAOK players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Tim Frazier (185-1990, college: Penn St.) responded with 22 points and 4 assists and guard Kenny Williams III (193-1996, college: UNC) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. AEK's coach Ilias Kantzouris rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. PAOK moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Aris and AEK. PAOK will meet at home Apollon P. (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. AEK will play against the league's leader Olympiacos (#1) in Piraeus and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: AEK: T.Frazier 22+4reb+4ast, K.Williams III 16+6reb, D.Flionis 10+2reb+3ast, A.Madsen 7+4reb+1ast, C.McGriff 6+1reb, A.Mitchell 5+2reb PAOK: J.Riley 23+3reb+5ast, J.Hands 17+5reb, Y.Franke 13+3reb+1ast, T.Polley 11+7reb+1ast, V.Margaritis 7+6reb+2ast, D.Slaftsakis 6+1reb+1ast Apollon P. - Panathinaikos 65-96 No shocking result in a game in Patras where second ranked Panathinaikos (8-2) smashed 9th ranked Apollon P. (3-7) 96-65 on Monday. Panathinaikos looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Polish Mateusz Ponitka (198-1993) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Omar Calhoun (198-1993, college: UConn) responded with 19 points and his fellow American import center Ibrahim Sylla (203-1995, college: NC A&T) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Five Panathinaikos and four Apollon P. 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. Panathinaikos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Olympiacos. Loser Apollon P. keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. Panathinaikos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Athens Peristeri. Top scorers: Apollon P.: O.Calhoun 19+2ast, I.Sylla 13+5reb, N.Griffin 11+2reb+1ast, Z.Karabelas 10+1reb+4ast, A.Davis 5+8reb+1ast, G.Bogris 4+5reb+2ast Panathinaikos: M.Ponitka 15+5reb+3ast, D.Williams 14+6reb+3ast, G.Papagiannis 13+6reb+2ast, P.Lee 12+2reb+5ast, A.Gudaitis 12+5reb+1ast, P.Kalaitzakis 10+5reb+2ast Aris - Kolossos HH 68-74 Another exciting game was played in Thessaloniki between seventh ranked Kolossos HH and 4th ranked Aris where Kolossos HH (5-5) won against Aris (6-4) on the road 74-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Aris. Kolossos HH had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Georgian guard Michael Dixon (186-1990, college: Memphis) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Dimitris Katsivelis (195-1991) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Ivorian-American power forward Ismael Sanogo (203-1996, college: Seton Hall, agency: SLN) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Josh Hagins (187-1994, college: UALR, agency: Haylett Sports) added 13 points and 4 assists in the effort for Aris. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kolossos HH maintains seventh position with 5-5 record. Aris at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with PAOK and AEK. Kolossos HH will play against Lavrio (#10) at home in the next round. Aris will play against Promitheas (#8) in Patras and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Aris: J.Hagins 13+2reb+4ast, I.Sanogo 12+10reb, C.Goodwin 12+7reb, J.Notae 9+3reb+2ast, V.Toliopoulos 9+3ast, V.Kavvadas 6+5reb Kolossos HH: D.Katsivelis 19+6reb+3ast, M.Dixon 19+5reb+4ast, M.Osborne 8+4reb+2ast, M.Teague 8+1reb+2ast, E.Chatzidakis 6+3reb, K.Smith 5+4reb+2ast Karditsas - Olympiacos 75-89 Undefeated leader Olympiacos delivered the tenth consecutive victory on Tuesday night. This time they beat 11th ranked Karditsas (1-9) 89-75. Olympiacos looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American Alec Peters (206-1995, college: Valpo) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Kostas Papanikolaou (204-1990) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Alex Hunter (180-1998, college: Furman) responded with 18 points and his fellow American import guard Sayeed Pridgett (196-1998, college: Montana) scored 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Olympiacos (10-0) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 10 victories in a row. Karditsas lost eighth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost. Olympiacos will meet at home AEK (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Karditsas will play against Ionikos (#11) in Aigaleo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Karditsas: A.Hunter 18+1reb+2ast, S.Pridgett 13+3reb+2ast, I.Athinaiou 10+2reb+5ast, D.Gabrovsek 9+3reb+1ast, T.Karras 8+2reb, I.Agravanis 5+7reb+4ast Olympiacos: A.Peters 16+5reb+2ast, S.McKissic 15+2reb+2ast, K.Papanikolaou 13+2reb+4ast, T.Walkup 9+3reb+7ast, T.Black 9+8reb+1ast, M.Lountzis 8+1reb+3ast Lavrio - Ionikos 95-63 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 10th ranked Ionikos (2-8) was rolled over on the road by eleventh ranked Lavrio (2-8) 95-63 on Monday. Lavrio dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Ionikos' 30. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American swingman Savion Flagg (201-1999, college: SHSU, agency: Green Sports Management) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Guyanese center Cyril Langevine (203-1998, college: URI, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 12 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Five Lavrio players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international center Loukas Mavrokefalidis (207-1984) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and American Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) scored 7 points, 8 rebounds and 13 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. Lavrio moved-up to tenth place, which they share with defeated Ionikos. Ionikos lost third consecutive game. Lavrio will meet higher ranked Kolossos HH (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ionikos will play against Karditsas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ionikos: L.Mavrokefalidis 21+12reb+1ast, D.Hawkins 16+6reb+1ast, D.Hamilton 7+8reb+13ast, V.Mantzaris 6+2reb+1ast, D.Lacy 6+2reb, T.Parks 4+5reb+1ast Lavrio: S.Flagg 19+8reb+5ast, I.Kouzeloglou 17+3reb+1ast, R.Martin 14+1reb+3ast, P.Geromichalos 12+6reb+3ast, C.Langevine 12+14reb+1ast, R.Cole 9+2reb+7ast Peristeri - Promitheas 88-68 Very predictable result in Athens where third ranked Peristeri (7-3) outscored 8th ranked Promitheas (4-6) 88-68 on Monday. Peristeri dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Promitheas' 24. They outrebounded Promitheas 33-21 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Peristeri looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Promitheas' players. American guard Marcus Denmon (191-1990, college: Missouri, agency: BeoBasket) scored 25 points and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and French point guard Sylvain Francisco (185-1997, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 12 points and 10 assists during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Anthony Cowan Jr (183-1997, college: Maryland) responded with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Lithuanian Arnoldas Kulboka (208-1998) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Peristeri have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-3 record having just three points less than leader Olympiacos. Loser Promitheas keeps the eighth place with six games lost. Peristeri's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Athens to the arena Panathinaikos. Top scorers: Promitheas: J.Young 14+1ast, A.Kulboka 13+6reb+1ast, A.Cowan Jr. 10+7reb+8ast, V.Mouratos 8+5reb, N.Gkikas 8, N.Dangubic 5+1reb Peristeri: M.Denmon 25+3reb+5ast, S.Juiston 14+4reb+1ast, S.Francisco 12+4reb+10ast, D.Agravanis 9+5reb+3ast, L.Kaselakis 9+4reb+3ast, A.Radanov 8+5reb+1ast Round 4Karditsas - Promitheas 68-81Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Karditsas (1-9) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Promitheas (4-6) 81-68 on Friday. Promitheas made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American point guard Anthony Cowan Jr (183-1997, college: Maryland) had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Dimitrios Kaklamanakis (205-1994) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Promitheas players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international Ioannis Agravanis (198-1998, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 8 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Georgios Giouzelis (204-1995) scored 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Karditsas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Promitheas maintains eighth position with 4-6 record. Karditsas lost eighth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost. Promitheas will meet at home higher ranked Aris (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Karditsas will play against Ionikos (#11) in Aigaleo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Karditsas: G.Giouzelis 15+4reb, S.Pridgett 11+3reb+3ast, J.Boeheim 10+3reb+2ast, I.Athinaiou 9+1reb+6ast, I.Agravanis 8+10reb+2ast, T.Tsoukas 5+2ast Promitheas: V.Mouratos 15+4reb+3ast, D.Kaklamanakis 14+6reb+2ast, A.Cowan Jr. 12+6reb+12ast, A.Kulboka 12+4reb+2ast, N.Dangubic 11+6reb+1ast, T.Georgios 6+3reb Round 5Promitheas - Panathinaikos 44-75Everything went according to plan in Patras where second ranked Panathinaikos (8-2) outleveled 8th ranked Promitheas (4-6) 75-44 on Monday. Panathinaikos dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Promitheas' 22. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Polish Mateusz Ponitka (198-1993) scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Georgios Kalaitzakis (201-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 16 points during the contest. At the losing side Lithuanian Arnoldas Kulboka (208-1998) responded with 16 points and the former international center Dimitrios Kaklamanakis (205-1994) scored 5 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Panathinaikos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Olympiacos. Loser Promitheas keeps the eighth place with six games lost. Panathinaikos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Athens Peristeri. Top scorers: Promitheas: A.Kulboka 16+4reb, N.Dangubic 8+4reb, D.Kaklamanakis 5+7reb+3ast, A.Cowan Jr. 4+3reb+2ast, V.Mouratos 4+6reb+2ast, N.Gkikas 3+4reb+3ast Panathinaikos: G.Kalaitzakis 16+4reb+3ast, G.Papagiannis 10+6reb+1ast, D.Williams 10+1reb, M.Ponitka 9+7reb+7ast, N.Wolters 8+7reb+2ast, L.Bochoridis 7+5reb+2ast Round 9Kolossos HH - Peristeri 88-82The most important game in the last round took place in Rodou between third ranked Peristeri (7-3) and seventh ranked Kolossos HH (5-5) on Friday night. Peristeri was defeated by Kolossos HH in a tough game on the road 82-88. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Peristeri. Kolossos HH made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American guard Kendall Smith (190-1995, college: OK State) fired 17 points and 6 assists for the winners. American-Georgian guard Michael Dixon (186-1990, college: Memphis) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. French point guard Sylvain Francisco (185-1997, agency: BeoBasket) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists and Croatian center Miro Bilan (213-1989, agency: BeoBasket) added 19 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Five Kolossos HH and four Peristeri players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kolossos HH maintains seventh position with 5-5 record. Peristeri at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Kolossos HH are looking forward to face Lavrio (#10) at home in the next round. Peristeri's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Athens to the arena Panathinaikos. Top scorers: Peristeri: M.Bilan 19+11reb+1ast, S.Francisco 13+8reb+11ast, L.Kaselakis 13+6reb, M.Denmon 13+3reb, D.Agravanis 9+1reb+2ast, D.Moraitis 6+2reb Kolossos HH: K.Smith 17+3reb+6ast, D.Katsivelis 15+1reb+1ast, M.Dixon 14+3reb+4ast, M.Osborne 13+6reb, Y.Moreira 11+6reb+2ast, C.Coffey 8+5reb |
| HONG KONG |
| HK Eastern lands Chris McLaughlin, ex Fraser Valley - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 9.9ppg, 4.6rpg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 79.2%. McLaughlin has played previously professionally in Austria (Gmunden Swans) and Hong Kong (Nam Ching). His team won CanWest Pacific Division Regular Season in 2012 and 2014. Among many awards he received All-CanWest Player of the Year award and was voted to Eurobasket.com All-World University Games Honorable Mention back in 2015. He graduated from University of Victoria in 2015 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. |
| Bassett is back at HK Eastern, ex Guaiqueries - by Eurobasket News | ||||
It is actually his comeback to Hong Kong as he has played here before. He played last summer at Guaiqueries in Venezuelan SPB league. In 11 games he had 7.2ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.1apg. Bassett helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played for Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexican LNBP where in four games he recorded 13.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 4.0apg. Bassett is quite experienced player. He has played in nine different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Bassett has played previously professionally in Argentina (Salta Basket), France (JL Bourg, JSA Bordeaux, SPO Rouen and Stade Clermont), Germany, Korea (Goyang and Seoul Knights), Romania, Dominican Republic (Marineros and Parque Hostos), United Arab Emirates (Al Naser, Al Sharjah and Al Bataeh) and Hong Kong (HK Eastern). He was voted to Korean KBL All-Star Game back in 2017. It's very possible he may end his playing career at HK Eastern. Bassett graduated from Troy University in 2008 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player. |
| Hong Kong Eastern rout Bangkok Tigers in Singapore - by Eurobasket News |
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Hong Kong Eastern - Bangkok Tigers 96:63 Hong Kong Eastern rout Bangkok Tigers in Singapore at the ASEAN Invitational tournament opener. The team from Hong Kong posted a 96-63 win. Hong Kong Eastern started with a 30-9 surge and never looked behind. They added a 21-16 and 20-16 rallies in the second and the third quarters respectively to seal the win. Chris McLaughlin (208-C-1992, college: Victoria) stepped up with 23 points and O'Darien Bassett (189-G-1986, college: Troy) netted 22. Reid Arizona replied with 17 points in the losing effort. |
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| Darrin Govens (ex Nancy) signs at Debreceni Egyetem - by Eurobasket Center | |||
Govens graduated from Saint Joseph's University in 2010 and it is his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| OSE Lions tab Shane Henry - by Eurobasket Center | |||
He is a very experienced player. Henry has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to seven different countries on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Mexico (Caballeros de Culiacan), Tunisia (Dalia Sport Grombalia), Venezuela (Gaiteros), UBA (Georgia Spartans), Armenia (Aragats) and Vietnam (Buffaloes). Among many awards he played in the final of Vietnamese VBA in 2022. Henry was also voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Vietnamese VBA Import Player of the Year in 2022. He graduated from Virginia Tech University in 2017 and it is his sixth season in pro basketball. |
| Pipiras comes back to Hubner Nyiregyhaza BS - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
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| Edwards is back at Kormend - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
He graduated from of Kansas State in 2016 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. |
| Parrish left Kormend - by Arnold Beres | ||||
He managed to play in three leagues this year. He is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (Schalke), Portugal (Vitoria SC/Costa Guerreiro Lda.) and United Kingdom (Worcester Wolves). His college team made it to the British BBL Cup final in 2018. Parrish graduated from Texas Christian University in 2017 and it is his sixth season as a professional player. |
| IRAN |
| Superleague Round 17: Rafsanjan defeat Kalleh in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 17 in the Superleague took place in Amol. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-ranked Kalleh (12-5) to tenth ranked Rafsanjan (5-12) 78-76 on Monday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Rafsanjan maintains tenth place with 5-12 record. Newly promoted Kalleh dropped to the third position with five games lost. Rafsanjan are looking forward to face higher ranked Naft Abadan (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kalleh will play against the league's second-placed Zob Ahan and will have a slim chance for a victory. Sixth-ranked Arak (7-8) gave a tough game to third ranked Zob Ahan (13-4). The visitors from Esfahan managed to secure only two-point victory 64-62. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Arak. Zob Ahan have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Arak dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. Zob Ahan will play against Kalleh (#3) in Amol in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Arak will play at home against the league's leader Gorgan (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Superleague top team - Gorgan (15-2) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Sanaye (6-9) in Bandar Abbass 86-66. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Gorgan. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-2 record. Sanaye at the other side keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. Gorgan will meet Arak (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Sanaye will play against Azarshahr and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 17: Parsa was destroyed by Mahram on the opponent's court 92-69. Kerman outscored Azarshahr in a home game 84-56. Bottom-ranked Raad was rolled over Naft Abadan on the road 91-53. Kalleh - Rafsanjan 76-78 The most exciting game of round 17 in the Superleague took place in Amol. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of second-ranked Kalleh (12-5) to tenth ranked Rafsanjan (5-12) 78-76 on Monday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Rafsanjan maintains tenth place with 5-12 record. Newly promoted Kalleh dropped to the third position with five games lost. Rafsanjan are looking forward to face higher ranked Naft Abadan (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kalleh will play against the league's second-placed Zob Ahan and will have a slim chance for a victory. Mahram - Parsa 92-69 Rather expected game in Tehran where 7th ranked Parsa (7-9) was crushed by fifth ranked Mahram (10-6) 92-69 on Monday. Mahram maintains fifth place with 10-6 record. Parsa at the other side dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. Mahram will meet Kerman (#6) on the road in the next round. Parsa's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Mashhad to the arena Raad. Kerman - Azarshahr 84-56 Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Kerman (8-9) smashed at home 11th ranked Azarshahr (2-14) 84-56 on Monday. Kerman moved-up to sixth place. Azarshahr lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Kerman will meet at home higher ranked Mahram (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Azarshahr will play against Sanaye (#9) in Bandar Abbass and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Arak - Zob Ahan 62-64 Sixth-ranked Arak (7-8) gave a tough game to third ranked Zob Ahan (13-4). The visitors from Esfahan managed to secure only two-point victory 64-62. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Arak. Zob Ahan have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Arak dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. Zob Ahan will play against Kalleh (#3) in Amol in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Arak will play at home against the league's leader Gorgan (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Naft Abadan - Raad 91-53 Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Raad (2-15) was rolled over on the road by fourth ranked Naft Abadan (11-5) 91-53 on Monday. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Naft Abadan. They maintain fourth place with 11-5 record. Raad lost their sixth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Naft Abadan will meet at home Rafsanjan (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Raad's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Mashhad Parsa. Sanaye - Gorgan 66-86 Superleague top team - Gorgan (15-2) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Sanaye (6-9) in Bandar Abbass 86-66. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Gorgan. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-2 record. Sanaye at the other side keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. Gorgan will meet Arak (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Sanaye will play against Azarshahr and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The biggest surprise took place in Dublin where host Eanna (9-2) beat league's leader Belfast Star (8-3) 75-67 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Belfast Star. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Eanna have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Maree. Belfast Star at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Maree. Belfast Star will play next round against Moycullen trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Eanna will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Tralee on the road. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Dublin: Killester (#3) and DCU Saints (#5). Killester (7-3) crushed visiting DCU Saints (3-8) by 19 points 81-62. Killester moved-up to second place, which they share with Ballincollig. DCU Saints lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Templeogue and Killorglin. Killester will play against league's leader Maree in Galway in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. DCU Saints will play at home against Neptune (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cork. First ranked Maree faced 3rd placed Neptune. Guests from Galway (9-2) smashed host Neptune (6-5) 92-69. Maree maintains first place with 9-2 record, which they share with Eanna. Loser Neptune dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Sligo All-Stars. Maree will meet at home Killester (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Neptune will play against DCU Saints in Dublin and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Other games of round 11 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Tralee was defeated by UCC Demons in Cork 92-86. Moycullen beat UCD Marian at home 55-38. Templeogue lost to Sligo All-Stars on the opponent's court 70-75. Ballincollig managed to outperform Killorglin in a home game 85-81. UCC Demons - Tralee 92-86 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Tralee's (4-7) road loss to fourth ranked UCC Demons (7-4) 86-92 on Friday. The victory was the third consecutive win for UCC Demons. They moved-up to third place. Defending champion Tralee keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. UCC Demons will meet UCD Marian (#7) in the next round. Tralee will play against the league's leader Eanna and hope to secure a win. Neptune - Maree 69-92 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cork. First ranked Maree faced 3rd placed Neptune. Guests from Galway (9-2) smashed host Neptune (6-5) 92-69. Maree maintains first place with 9-2 record, which they share with Eanna. Loser Neptune dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Sligo All-Stars. Maree will meet at home Killester (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Neptune will play against DCU Saints in Dublin and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Moycullen - UCD Marian 55-38 There was a small surprise in Galway where seventh ranked Moycullen (2-9) defeated their close opponent UCD Marian (2-9) 55-38 on Friday. Moycullen maintains seventh place with 2-9 record, which they share with defeated UCD Marian. UCD Marian lost their third game in a row. Moycullen will meet league's second-placed Belfast Star on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. UCD Marian will play against UCC Demons (#3) and hope to secure a win. Sligo All-Stars - Templeogue 75-70 Rather expected game when 6th ranked Templeogue (3-8) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Sligo All-Stars (6-5) 75-70 on Friday. Newly promoted Sligo All-Stars maintains fourth place with 6-5 record, which they share with Neptune. Templeogue lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with DCU Saints and Killorglin. Sligo All-Stars will meet at home Killorglin (#6) in the next round. Templeogue will play against the league's second-placed Ballincollig in Ballina and hope to secure a win. Eanna - Belfast Star 75-67 The biggest surprise took place in Dublin where host Eanna (9-2) beat league's leader Belfast Star (8-3) 75-67 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Belfast Star. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Eanna have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Maree. Belfast Star at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Maree. Belfast Star will play next round against Moycullen trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Eanna will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Tralee on the road. Killester - DCU Saints 81-62 Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Dublin: Killester (#3) and DCU Saints (#5). Killester (7-3) crushed visiting DCU Saints (3-8) by 19 points 81-62. Killester moved-up to second place, which they share with Ballincollig. DCU Saints lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Templeogue and Killorglin. Killester will play against league's leader Maree in Galway in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. DCU Saints will play at home against Neptune (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Ballincollig - Killorglin 85-81 Rather predictable result in Ballina where third ranked Ballincollig (7-3) beat 6th ranked Killorglin (3-8) 85-81 on Monday. Ballincollig moved-up to second place, which they share with Killester. Loser Killorglin dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with DCU Saints and Templeogue. Ballincollig will meet at home Templeogue (#6) in the next round. Killorglin will play against Sligo All-Stars and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Virtus BO (11-2) in Bologna on Monday night. Hosts were rolled over by Milano (11-2) 96-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Virtus BO. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American-Ugandan center Brandon Davies (208-1991, college: BYU, agency: BeoBasket) stepped up and scored 23 points and 4 assists for the winners and American guard Billy Baron (188-1990, college: Canisius, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side Serbian point guard Milos Teodosic (195-1987) responded with 17 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. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Virtus BO. Milano is looking forward to face Napoli (#15) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Virtus BO will play against Tortona (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Varese. Third ranked Tortona (9-4) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Varese (7-6) 89-88 in the fight for the third place. American Mike Daum (206-1995, college: S.Dakota St.) nailed 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Semaj Christon accounted for 10 points and 10 assists. American guard Colbey Ross (185-1998, college: Pepperdine) came up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 10 assists for Varese in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tortona maintains third place with 9-4 record having just two points less than leader Milano. Varese at the other side dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tortona will play against league's second-placed Virtus BO in Bologna in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Varese will play on the road against Brindisi and hopes to get back on the winning track. Bottom-ranked Reggio Emilia managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of seven consecutive losses on Friday night. This time they outleveled fifth-ranked Pesaro 95-76. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 19-point difference suggests that Reggio Emilia is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. Andrea Cinciarini fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 assists for the winners. Kwan Cheatham Jr produced 18 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Reggio Emilia maintains sixteenth place with 3-10 record. Loser Pesaro dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Reggio Emilia will meet at home higher ranked Sassari (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pesaro will play against Treviso (#12) and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 13: Brescia won against Sassari on the opponent's court 94-92. Scafati outscored Napoli in a home game 96-61. Brindisi managed to beat Trento on the road 78-68. Treviso defeated Venezia on its own court 100-93. Trieste was beaten by Verona in a road game 88-81. Reggio Emilia - Pesaro 95-76 Bottom-ranked Reggio Emilia managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of seven consecutive losses on Friday night. This time they outleveled fifth-ranked Pesaro 95-76. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 19-point difference suggests that Reggio Emilia is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. They made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Reggio Emilia shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The former international guard Andrea Cinciarini (191-1986) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 assists for the winners. American Nathan Reuvers (211-1998, college: Wisconsin) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Kwan Cheatham Jr (206-1995, college: Akron) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (193-1994, college: Michigan) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Reggio Emilia maintains sixteenth place with 3-10 record. Loser Pesaro dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Reggio Emilia will meet at home higher ranked Sassari (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pesaro will play against Treviso (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Reggio Emilia: N.Reuvers 19+7reb+2ast, S.Anim 18+2reb, M.Vitali 15+2reb+3ast, A.Cinciarini 13+3reb+15ast, B.Burjanadze 10+3reb+3ast, M.Hopkins 8+8reb+1ast Pesaro: K.Cheatham Jr. 18+6reb, L.Tote 14+1reb+1ast, M.Abdur-Rahkman 11+4reb+5ast, J.Axel Gudmundsson 10+1reb+3ast, V.Charalampopoulos 8+2reb+1ast, R.Visconti 6+6reb+1ast Sassari - Brescia 92-94 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Sassari's (5-8) home loss to eighth ranked Brescia (7-6) 92-94 on Monday. The former international Amedeo Della Valle (192-1993, college: Ohio St., agency: SLN) fired 18 points and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Kenny Gabriel (205-1989, college: Auburn) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Brescia's coach Alessandro Magro used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Lithuanian forward Eimantas Bendzius (207-1990) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Gerald Robinson (185-1989, college: Georgia) added 17 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Brescia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Sassari dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Verona and Treviso. Brescia will meet at home Trento (#4) in the next round. Sassari will play against Reggio Emilia (#16) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Brescia: R.Taylor 18, A.Della Valle 18+3reb+6ast, K.Gabriel 13+9reb+2ast, C.Massinburg 11+4ast, D.Cournooh 10+3reb+2ast, T.Odiase 10+7reb+2ast Sassari: J.Jones 21+4reb, E.Bendzius 19+7reb+2ast, G.Robinson 17+4reb+7ast, F.Kruslin 14+7reb+5ast, D.Stephens 9+7reb+1ast, C.Dowe 7+5reb+1ast Scafati - Napoli 96-61 Rather predictable result when eleventh ranked Scafati (6-7) smashed at home 15th ranked Napoli (4-9) 96-61 on Monday. Scafati made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Scafati outrebounded Napoli 38-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. Scafati looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Napoli's players. American power forward Kruize Pinkins (203-1993, college: USF) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Nigerian-American Stan Okoye (198-1991, college: VMI) chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. Four Scafati players scored in double figures. American-Puerto Rican point guard Jordan Howard (180-1996, college: Cent Arkansas) produced 14 points and 4 assists and American center JaCorey Williams (203-1994, college: MTSU) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Scafati moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Brindisi. Napoli lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Trieste. Scafati will meet Trieste (#14) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Napoli will play against the league's leader Milano having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Scafati: K.Pinkins 24+11reb+6ast, S.Okoye 21+9reb+2ast, D.Logan 21+1reb+5ast, J.Stone 10+2reb+11ast, R.Rossato 7+2reb+1ast, T.Thompson 4+6reb Napoli: J.Howard 14+1reb+4ast, E.Stewart 9+3reb, D.Michineau 9+3reb+3ast, J.Williams 8+5reb+2ast, D.Davis 6+4reb, L.Uglietti 6+3reb+3ast Trento - Brindisi 68-78 There was an upset when 4th placed Trento (7-6) was defeated at home by tenth ranked Brindisi (6-7) 78-68 on Monday. American forward Jason Burnell (201-1997, college: JSU) fired 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized Cameroonian power forward Jordan Bayehe (203-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Darion Atkins (203-1992, college: Virginia) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and Latvian Andrejs Grazulis (202-1993) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Five Brindisi and four Trento players scored in double figures. Trento's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brindisi moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Scafati. Loser Trento keeps the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Brindisi will meet at home higher ranked Varese (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Trento will play against Brescia (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Brindisi: J.Burnell 18+8reb+3ast, K.Bowman 16+4reb+3ast, B.Mascolo 13+2reb+3ast, J.Bayehe 12+12reb+1ast, M.Reed 12+1ast, J.Etou 7+6reb Trento: D.Atkins 16+16reb+1ast, A.Grazulis 12+8reb+2ast, D.Flaccadori 10+2reb+4ast, A.Crawford 10+4reb, L.Maximilian 6, M.Spagnolo 6+2reb+1ast Treviso - Venezia 100-93 There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Treviso (5-8) beat at home higher ranked Venezia (7-6) 100-93 on Monday. Treviso shot 61.0 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. American-Israeli Adrian Banks (191-1986, college: Arkansas St.) fired 32 points and 5 assists for the winners. Nigerian point guard Ike Iroegbu (188-1995, college: WSU) chipped in 25 points and 4 assists. International point guard Marco Spissu (184-1995) produced 21 points and 5 assists and the former international power forward Amedeo Tessitori (207-1994) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Treviso and five Venezia players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Treviso have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Verona and Sassari. Loser Venezia dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Treviso will meet higher ranked Pesaro (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Venezia will play against Verona and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Treviso: A.Banks 32+1reb+5ast, I.Iroegbu 25+1reb+4ast, D.Cooke Jr. 12+11reb+2ast, A.Zanelli 10+1reb+4ast, P.Sorokas 8+6reb+2ast, A.Sarto 6+1reb Venezia: M.Spissu 21+3reb+5ast, M.Watt 15+2reb+2ast, A.Tessitori 14+6reb+2ast, J.Parks 13+5reb, R.Moraschini 11+5reb+2ast, A.De Nicolao 8+1reb+4ast Varese - Tortona 88-89 Important game to mention about took place in Varese. Third ranked Tortona (9-4) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Varese (7-6) 89-88 in the fight for the third place. Tortona dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Varese's 30. It was a great shooting night for Tortona especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 56.3 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Varese's players. American Mike Daum (206-1995, college: S.Dakota St.) nailed 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side and his fellow American import point guard Semaj Christon (190-1992, college: Xavier) accounted for 10 points and 10 assists. American guard Colbey Ross (185-1998, college: Pepperdine) came up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 10 assists and guard Tomas Woldetensae (196-1998, college: Virginia) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Varese in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tortona maintains third place with 9-4 record having just two points less than leader Milano. Varese at the other side dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Tortona will play against league's second-placed Virtus BO in Bologna in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Varese will play on the road against Brindisi and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Tortona: M.Daum 17+7reb+2ast, L.Radosevic 14+3reb+2ast, A.Filloy 10+5reb+2ast, T.Cain 10+6reb+1ast, S.Christon 10+2reb+10ast, L.Candi 9+3reb+6ast Varese: C.Ross 35+5reb+10ast, T.Woldetensae 17+5reb+1ast, M.Brown 15+4reb, J.Johnson 10+1reb+1ast, G.De Nicolao 6+6reb+1ast, G.Ferrero 3 Verona - Trieste 88-81 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Verona and 13th ranked Trieste had identical 4-8 record. This time Verona used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Trieste 88-81 on Monday night. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Taylor Smith (199-1991, college: SF Austin) fired 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Karvel Anderson (188-1991, college: RMU) chipped in 19 points. Power forward Skylar Spencer (206-1994, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Frank Bartley IV (191-1994, college: Louisiana, agency: One Motive Sports) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Five Verona and four Trieste players scored in double figures. Trieste's coach Marco Legovich rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Verona (5-8) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Sassari and Treviso. Loser Trieste dropped to the fourteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Napoli. Verona will meet higher ranked Venezia (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Trieste will play against Scafati (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Verona: K.Anderson 19+2reb+2ast, C.Davide 12+5reb, T.Smith 12+9reb+3ast, X.Johnson 11+8reb, J.Sanders 11+3reb+4ast, A.Cappelletti 6+4reb+3ast Trieste: S.Spencer 20+14reb+1ast, F.Bartley IV 14+1reb+2ast, F.Gaines 13+1ast, C.Davis 10+2ast, L.Campogrande 6+2reb, G.Vildera 6+3reb+2ast Virtus BO - Milano 74-96 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Virtus BO (11-2) in Bologna on Monday night. Hosts were rolled over by Milano (11-2) 96-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Virtus BO. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American-Ugandan center Brandon Davies (208-1991, college: BYU, agency: BeoBasket) stepped up and scored 23 points and 4 assists for the winners and American guard Billy Baron (188-1990, college: Canisius, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Milano players scored in double figures. At the losing side Serbian point guard Milos Teodosic (195-1987) responded with 17 points and 4 assists and French center Mouhammadou Jaiteh (211-1994) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Virtus BO. Milano is looking forward to face Napoli (#15) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Virtus BO will play against Tortona (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Milano: B.Davies 23+4reb+4ast, B.Baron 17+5reb+7ast, T.Luwawu-Cabarrot 17+1reb+1ast, N.Melli 13+6reb+2ast, N.Mitrou-Long 10+1reb+2ast, D.Hall 7+2reb+2ast Virtus BO: M.Teodosic 17+2reb+4ast, M.Belinelli 10, M.Jaiteh 9+10reb, A.Pajola 8+3reb+5ast, N.Mannion 7+1reb+4ast, T.Shengelia 7+2reb+3ast |
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The 26-year old power forward had a double-double of 27 points and eleven rebounds, while his team outclassed Tokyo Z (#7, 5-23) with 36-point margin 90-54. Koshigaya A. maintains the 2nd position in their group in Japanese B2 League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Koshigaya A. will need more victories to improve their 22-6 record. In the team's last game Chapman had a remarkable 88.9% from 2-point range. He turned to be Koshigaya A.'s top player in his first season with the team. Brekkott Chapman averages this season 15.9ppg and 7.3rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American center Thomas Welsh (213-C-1996, agency: Pensack Sports) of Yamagata. Welsh impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 21 points and 19 rebounds. Of course he led Yamagata to another comfortable win 80-65 over slightly lower-ranked Bambitious N. (#7, 7-21) being unquestionably team leader. Despite this victory Yamagata slide down in the standings to 5th position in East. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 12-16 record. Welsh is a newcomer at Yamagata 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 another Koshigaya A.'s star - American Isaac Butts (208-C-1989). Butts scored 22 points and grabbed fifteen rebounds (!!!). He was another key player of Koshigaya A., helping his team with a 84-63 easy win against the lower-ranked Tokyo Z (#7, 5-23). Koshigaya A. needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in East. Their record at this point is 22 victories and 6 lost games. Butts has a great season in Japan. After 28 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 11.3rpg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Matt Bonds (196-F-1995) of Nagasaki - 28 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists 5. E.J. Montgomery (208-C/F-1999) of Aomori W. - 26 points and 14 rebounds 6. Trey Porter (208-F-1996) of Nishinomiya S. - 22 points and 12 rebounds 7. Reynaldo Garcia (187-G-1990) of Saga B. - 31 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists 8. Javier Carter (203-C-1991) of Yamagata - 24 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Benjamin Lawson (216-F-1995) of Kumamoto V. - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Jeffrey Gibbs (188-F-1980) of Nagasaki - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 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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| B2 League Round 26: Kumamoto V. beat Ehime OV by one after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 26 in the B2 League took place in Kumamoto. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Ehime OV (13-15) to third ranked Kumamoto V. (16-12) 62-61 in the game for the third place. British forward Benjamin Lawson (216-1995, college: WKU) saved the victory by scoring 6 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. American forward Kevin Kotzur (203-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX, agency: Green Sports Management) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Kumamoto V.'s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for Ehime OV. Kumamoto V. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-12 record having six points less than leader Chiba. Ehime OV lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 15 games lost. Kumamoto V. are looking forward to face Bambitious N. (#7) in Nara in the next round. Ehime OV will play at home against Aomori W. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another interesting game for Bambitious N. (7-21) which hosted in Nara against 4th ranked Yamagata (12-16). Seventh ranked Bambitious N. crushed visitors 90-56. American guard Christian James (194-1996, college: Oklahoma) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jeremiah Wilson chipped in 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Bambitious N.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Thomas Welsh (213-1996, college: UCLA, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds. Bambitious N. maintains seventh position with 7-21 record. Yamagata at the other side keeps the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Nishinomiya S. and Aomori W.. Bambitious N. will play against higher ranked Kumamoto V. (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Yamagata will play against Nishinomiya S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. B2 League top team - Chiba (23-5) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Fukuoka R. (10-18) 95-74. American players dominated the game. Evan Ravenel notched a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even 21 points and 5 steals by Marvelle Harris did not help to save the game for Fukuoka R.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chiba have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Newly promoted Chiba maintains first position with 23-5 record. Fukuoka R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 18 games lost. Chiba will meet at home Tokyo Z (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Fukuoka R. will play against Kagawa FA in Takamatsu and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 26 Kagawa FA was beaten by Fukushima on the road 75-68. Fukushima - Kagawa FA 75-68 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Fukushima (15-13) beat at home 6th ranked Kagawa FA (8-20) 75-68 on Monday. Fukushima looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Josh Harrellson (208-1989, college: Kentucky) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Venezuelan center Gregory Echenique (206-1990, college: Creighton, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Fukushima players scored in double figures. Even 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by British forward Myles Hesson (198-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Kagawa FA. Australian forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) added 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fukushima have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-13 record having seven points less than leader Chiba. Kagawa FA lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 20 games lost. Fukushima will meet league's leader Saga B. on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kagawa FA will play against Fukuoka R. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Kagawa FA: M.Hesson 16+9reb+5ast, R.Vague 11+12reb+5ast, A.Kosaka 10+2ast, K.Richardson 8+5reb, R.Adams 7+6reb, I.Ryo 6+1reb Fukushima: G.Echenique 17+7reb+3ast, J.Harrellson 13+12reb+3ast, E.Murphy 13+3reb+2ast, S.Kanno 10+1reb+1ast, Y.Takahashi 8+2ast, N.Hashimoto 7+1reb Bambitious N. - Yamagata 90-56 Another interesting game for Bambitious N. (7-21) which hosted in Nara against 4th ranked Yamagata (12-16). Seventh ranked Bambitious N. crushed visitors 90-56. Bambitious N. players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American guard Christian James (194-1996, college: Oklahoma) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American-Portuguese Jeremiah Wilson (205-1988, college: Tarleton St.) chipped in 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Bambitious N. players scored in double figures. Bambitious N.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Thomas Welsh (213-1996, college: UCLA, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and American-Panamanian center Javier Carter (203-1991, college: USA, agency: Slash Sports) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Bambitious N. maintains seventh position with 7-21 record. Yamagata at the other side keeps the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Nishinomiya S. and Aomori W.. Bambitious N. will play against higher ranked Kumamoto V. (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Yamagata will play against Nishinomiya S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Yamagata: T.Welsh 20+17reb+1ast, J.Carter 11+9reb+1ast, D.Suzuki 10+4reb+2ast, T.Tahara 8+1ast, R.Yanagawa 5+2reb+5ast, S.Rui 2+2reb+2ast Bambitious N.: C.James 22+5reb+2ast, C.Mbodj 14+6reb+1ast, T.Komoda 12+4reb+1ast, J.Wilson 11+10reb+4ast, I.Shinpei 10+1reb+1ast, F.Naoyuki 10+1reb+3ast Kumamoto V. - Ehime OV 62-61 The most exciting game of round 26 in the B2 League took place in Kumamoto. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Ehime OV (13-15) to third ranked Kumamoto V. (16-12) 62-61 in the game for the third place. British forward Benjamin Lawson (216-1995, college: WKU) saved the victory by scoring 6 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. American forward Kevin Kotzur (203-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX, agency: Green Sports Management) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Kumamoto V.'s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) added 20 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Ehime OV. Kumamoto V. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-12 record having six points less than leader Chiba. Ehime OV lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 15 games lost. Kumamoto V. are looking forward to face Bambitious N. (#7) in Nara in the next round. Ehime OV will play at home against Aomori W. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ehime OV: R.Kriener 20+9reb, E.Phelps 14+11reb+5ast, T.Furuno 8+5ast, S.Kouno 8+1reb+1ast, Y.Toshino 5+9reb+3ast, A.Fitzgerald 4+3reb+3ast Kumamoto V.: H.Taniguchi 14+4reb, K.Kotzur 11+9reb, R.Motomura 8+3reb, B.Lawson 6+13reb+6ast, R.Tawatari 6+1reb+2ast, T.Woodbury 5+2reb+5ast Fukuoka R. - Chiba 74-95 B2 League top team - Chiba (23-5) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Fukuoka R. (10-18) 95-74. Chiba dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Fukuoka R.'s 34 and made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Fukuoka R. 44-23 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Chiba looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Fukuoka R.'s players. American players dominated the game. Power forward Evan Ravenel (204-1989, college: Ohio St.) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Brandon Ashley (206-1994, college: Arizona) supported him with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Even 21 points and 5 steals by point guard Marvelle Harris (196-1993, college: Fresno St., agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Fukuoka R.. Forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) added 18 points and 6 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. Chiba have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Newly promoted Chiba maintains first position with 23-5 record. Fukuoka R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 18 games lost. Chiba will meet at home Tokyo Z (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Fukuoka R. will play against Kagawa FA in Takamatsu and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Fukuoka R.: M.Harris 21+4reb+3ast, J.Glynn 18+6reb+1ast, T.Shirato 11+1reb+1ast, Y.Otsuka 8+1reb+1ast, S.Shigetomi 5+1ast, T.Abe 3+1ast Chiba: B.Ashley 31+11reb+6ast, E.Ravenel 29+17reb+6ast, L.Lyons 18+3reb+3ast, Y.Otsuka 5+2reb+1ast, D.Kobayashi 4+1reb+2ast, K.Paras 3+4reb |
| B1 League Round 27: Ryukyu GK beat Alvark Tokyo in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Okinawa. Third ranked Ryukyu GK faced second-best Alvark Tokyo. Host Ryukyu GK (20-6) defeated guests from Tokyo (20-6) 82-71. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Alvark Tokyo. Ryukyu GK looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 30 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Ryuichi Kishimoto (176-1990) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Ryukyu GK's coach Dai Oketani used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Justin Cobbs (191-1991, college: California, agency: BeoBasket) who recorded 16 points and 8 assists. Ryukyu GK moved-up to second place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Shimane SM. Ryukyu GK is looking forward to face league's second-placed Yokohama BC on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Alvark Tokyo will play against the league's leader Kawasaki BT and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Leader Chiba Jets delivered the twenty second victory. This time they beat 5th ranked San-en NP (11-15) 85-69. It was a good game for the former international point guard Yuki Togashi (170-1993) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 9 assists. Christopher Smith contributed with 17 points for the winners. American center Kyle O'Quinn (206-1990, college: Norfolk St., agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 14 points and 9 rebounds for San-en NP. San-en NP's coach Branislav Vicentic rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Chiba Jets (22-4) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place. San-en NP at the other side keeps the fifth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Tochigi Brex and Kyoto H.. Chiba Jets will play against Sea Horses M. (#6) in Kariya in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. San-en NP will play on the road against the league's leader Hiroshima D. and hopes to get back on the winning track. Leader Hiroshima D. recorded the twenty first victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Sendai 89ers (8-18) 92-66. It was a great evening for Dwayne Evans who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Nathan Boothe with 17 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Hiroshima D.. They maintain first place with 21-5 record. Sendai 89ers lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the seventh position with 18 games lost. Hiroshima D. will meet at home San-en NP (#5) in the next round. Sendai 89ers will play against Gunma CT and hope to secure a win. In the last two games of round 27 Tochigi Brex were defeated by Shinshu BW in Nagano 70-62. Sendai 89ers was beaten by Hiroshima D. at home 72-84. The best stats of 27th round was 13 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists by Kerry Blackshear Jr of Hiroshima D.. Chiba Jets - San-en NP 85-69 Leader Chiba Jets delivered the twenty second victory. This time they beat 5th ranked San-en NP (11-15) 85-69. Chiba Jets players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. San-en NP was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for the former international point guard Yuki Togashi (170-1993) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 9 assists. American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) contributed with 17 points for the winners. American center Kyle O'Quinn (206-1990, college: Norfolk St., agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 14 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Ryusei Sasaki (180-1996) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for San-en NP. Four San-en NP players scored in double figures. San-en NP's coach Branislav Vicentic rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Chiba Jets (22-4) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place. San-en NP at the other side keeps the fifth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Tochigi Brex and Kyoto H.. Chiba Jets will play against Sea Horses M. (#6) in Kariya in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. San-en NP will play on the road against the league's leader Hiroshima D. and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: San-en NP: K.O'Quinn 14+9reb+2ast, F.Ravena 14+3reb+4ast, I.Hicks 13+8reb+2ast, S.Ryusei 13+5reb+6ast, H.Ryota 6+2reb+1ast, M.Yamauchi 5+4reb+1ast Chiba Jets: Y.Togashi 28+9ast, C.Smith 17+4reb+1ast, S.Hara 12+3reb+5ast, J.Mooney 9+12reb, V.Law 8+9reb+1ast, G.Edwards 7+7reb+3ast Sendai 89ers - Hiroshima D. 66-92 Leader Hiroshima D. recorded the twenty first victory on Sunday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Sendai 89ers (8-18) 92-66. They outrebounded Sendai 89ers 37-23 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hiroshima D. shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward Nick Mayo (206-1997, college: EKU, agency: Pensack Sports) helped adding 26 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American Nathan Boothe (206-1994, college: Toledo) with 17 points and 5 assists and Keita Sawabe (184-1995) scored 10 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Hiroshima D.. They maintain first place with 21-5 record. Sendai 89ers lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the seventh position with 18 games lost. Hiroshima D. will meet at home San-en NP (#5) in the next round. Sendai 89ers will play against Gunma CT and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sendai 89ers: N.Boothe 17+3reb+5ast, K.Sawabe 10+2reb+2ast, T.Kato 9, W.Ryu 7+2reb+2ast, O.Taiki 6, J.Burrell 5+5reb+2ast Hiroshima D.: N.Mayo 26+8reb, D.Evans 25+9reb+4ast, K.Blackshear Jr. 16+12reb+4ast, T.Ryo 9+6ast, I.Murphy 7+1reb+1ast, N.Tsuji 3+2ast Shinshu BW - Tochigi Brex 70-62 There was no surprise in Nagano where 5th ranked Tochigi Brex (11-15) was defeated by third ranked Shinshu BW (13-13) 70-62 on Sunday. It was a great evening for American forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import center William Mosley (203-1989, college: NSU) helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Shinshu BW players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Josh Scott (208-1993, college: Colorado, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and the former international swingman Makoto Hiejima (190-1990) scored 9 points and 4 assists. Tochigi Brex's coach tested eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Shinshu BW maintains third place with 13-13 record having just three points less than leader Hiroshima D. Tochigi Brex lost their third game in a row. Defending champion keeps the fifth position with 15 games lost. They share it with San-en NP and Kyoto H.. Shinshu BW will meet at home Niigata A. (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tochigi Brex will play against Nagoya DD and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Tochigi Brex: J.Scott 16+16reb+1ast, Y.Endo 10+1reb+3ast, M.Hiejima 9+2reb+4ast, H.Watanabe 9+1reb+3ast, J.Yang 8+1reb, G.Jerrett 4+4reb Shinshu BW: J.Hawkinson 16+13reb+2ast, O.Yuta 15+5ast, W.Mosley 14+10reb+3ast, K.Ko 11+3reb+3ast, A.Matthew 6+2reb, L.Kurihara 5+3reb+1ast Ryukyu GK - Alvark Tokyo 82-71 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Okinawa. Third ranked Ryukyu GK faced second-best Alvark Tokyo. Host Ryukyu GK (20-6) defeated guests from Tokyo (20-6) 82-71. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Alvark Tokyo. Ryukyu GK looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 30 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Ryuichi Kishimoto (176-1990) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Ryukyu GK's coach Dai Oketani used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Justin Cobbs (191-1991, college: California, agency: BeoBasket) who recorded 16 points and 8 assists and the former international forward Ryan Rossiter (204-1989, college: Siena) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Ryukyu GK moved-up to second place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Shimane SM. Ryukyu GK is looking forward to face league's second-placed Yokohama BC on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Alvark Tokyo will play against the league's leader Kawasaki BT and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Alvark Tokyo: J.Cobbs 16+1reb+8ast, R.Rossiter 16+6reb+2ast, S.Saiz 12+11reb, Z.Baranski 8+1reb+1ast, O.Taiki 8+1reb+5ast, A.Kirk 6+4reb Ryukyu GK: J.Cooley 30+9reb+1ast, R.Kishimoto 18+6reb+2ast, K.Imamura 14+4reb+7ast, J.Duncan 9+2reb+1ast, A.Durham 8+5reb+4ast, K.Flippin 3+2ast Sendai 89ers - Hiroshima D. 72-84 No shocking result in a game when first ranked Hiroshima D. (21-5) defeated on the road 7th ranked Sendai 89ers (8-18) 84-72 on Monday. Hiroshima D. made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. His fellow American import forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) helped adding 13 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Hiroshima D. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Justin Burrell (207-1988, college: St.John's) with 17 points and 5 assists and point guard Taiki Okada (176-1999) scored 21 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Hiroshima D.. They maintain first place with 21-5 record. Sendai 89ers lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the seventh position with 18 games lost. Hiroshima D. will meet at home San-en NP (#5) in the next round. Sendai 89ers will play against Gunma CT and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sendai 89ers: O.Taiki 21+1reb+2ast, J.Burrell 17+4reb+5ast, N.Boothe 10+8reb+3ast, W.Ryu 9+1reb, R.Kobayashi 7+1reb+5ast, K.Sawabe 3+1ast Hiroshima D.: N.Mayo 18+5reb+1ast, D.Evans 16+12reb+7ast, K.Blackshear Jr. 13+13reb+5ast, N.Tsuji 11+1reb+1ast, I.Murphy 10+1reb+1ast, T.Ryo 7+2reb+6ast |
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| Finland U18 pip Latvia U18 in Baltic Sea Cup opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Latvia U18 - Finland U18 60-61 Finland U18 pipped Latvia U18 in Baltic Sea Cup opener, 61-60. It was a real thriller in the court with both teams exchanging leads from time to time. Latvia needed a final 15-13 rally in the last quarter to sea the win. Olavi Suutela (201-C-2006) top-scored for the winners with 24 points and Elmeri Abbey (178-G-2006) brought 15. Roberts Blums (189-G-2005) replied with 14 points in the losing effort, whilst Toms Salnajs (199-SF-2005) produced 9. |
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| D1 Round 6: Ahly Benghazi beat Al Tahaddi in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Benghazi: Ahly Benghazi (#1) and Al Tahaddi (#6). Al Tahaddi was smashed at home by 20 points 0-20 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Ahly Benghazi have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Al Ittihad and Ahly Tripoli. Al Tahaddi at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Abo Al-Khair. Ahly Benghazi is looking forward to face Ittihad Al-Marj (#5) in the next round. Al Tahaddi will play against Al Morog in Almarj and hopes to get finally their first victory. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Top-ranked Ahly Tripoli faced 4th ranked Abo Slim. Guests from Tripoli (4-0) smashed host Abo Slim (1-3) 107-53. Ahly Tripoli have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ittihad and Ahly Benghazi. Newly promoted Abo Slim dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Jazeera and Ittihad Al-Marj. Bottom-ranked Abo Al-Khair (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 63-51 loss to sixth ranked Al Madina (2-3) in Tripoli on Friday evening. Al Madina moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Al Morog. Newly promoted Abo Al-Khair still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Al Tahaddi. In the last game of round 6 Shabab defeated Jazeera in Tripoli 74-68. Al Tahaddi - Ahly Benghazi 0-20 The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Benghazi: Ahly Benghazi (#1) and Al Tahaddi (#6). Al Tahaddi was smashed at home by 20 points 0-20 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Ahly Benghazi have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Al Ittihad and Ahly Tripoli. Al Tahaddi at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Abo Al-Khair. Ahly Benghazi is looking forward to face Ittihad Al-Marj (#5) in the next round. Al Tahaddi will play against Al Morog in Almarj and hopes to get finally their first victory. Abo Slim - Ahly Tripoli 53-107 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Top-ranked Ahly Tripoli faced 4th ranked Abo Slim. Guests from Tripoli (4-0) smashed host Abo Slim (1-3) 107-53. Ahly Tripoli have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ittihad and Ahly Benghazi. Newly promoted Abo Slim dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with Jazeera and Ittihad Al-Marj. Al Madina - Abo Al-Khair 63-51 Bottom-ranked Abo Al-Khair (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 63-51 loss to sixth ranked Al Madina (2-3) in Tripoli on Friday evening. Al Madina moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Al Morog. Newly promoted Abo Al-Khair still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Al Tahaddi. Jazeera - Shabab 68-74 There was no surprise in Zwara where 5th ranked Jazeera (1-3) was defeated by third ranked Shabab (3-1) 74-68 on Saturday. Shabab have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Hilal and Al Nasr. Jazeera lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Abo Slim and Ittihad Al-Marj. |
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| S'pore Slingers beat Matrix Malaysia 84-82 in thrilling 2023 ABL Invitational opener - by Eurobasket News |
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With eight seconds to go in the Singapore Slingers' opening game on Monday night, the OCBC Arena was pulsating. The score was tied at 82-all and the home side were in prime position to take the lead in the 2023 Asean Basketball League (ABL) Invitational game when American Kentrell Barkley was awarded two free throws. Amid the raucous cheers of over 1,400 fans, the forward kept his cool to convert both. Then it was immediately back to defence mode as opponents NS Matrix Malaysia made one last attempt. Tevin Glass thought he had levelled the game with a last-second fadeaway, but Slingers import C.J. Gettys (213-C-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) came up with the crucial game-winning block to deny his fellow American and seal the 84-82 win. The crowd erupted while the players celebrated by raising their arms and looking up in relief. Coach Beng Siang Neo could not stop beaming. Calling the victory a welcome return to the ABL, he said: 'I'm very proud of the players, especially after the first half. We were down by seven points but we kept playing no matter what. 'That's what I want to see: the right attitude and energy level maintained throughout the game. 'This win will help us build our confidence going into the rest of the season.' Both teams took some time to shake off the cobwebs - the ABL was on a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic - and the first quarter was a low-scoring affair with the Slingers taking a 16-13 lead. Slingers stalwart Xavier Alexander (198-SG-1988, college: S.Nazarene) ran into foul trouble early on, committing three personal fouls in the first five minutes. He was taken off as a precaution for the rest of the half. Matrix took advantage in the second quarter, outscoring the Slingers 32-22 to go into the interval with a 45-38 advantage. The Slingers came out firing after the restart though, scoring the first eight points to regain the lead. It was a close encounter from then - the Slingers were up 66-62 after three quarters - before the thrilling finale. Barkley, 26, who finished with a game-high 37 points with seven rebounds and six assists, was pleased with his Slingers debut, having seen previous ABL matches which made him keen to play in the league. A crowd of more than 1,400 fans turned up to cheer the Singapore Slingers. He also rallied the team several times, calling for huddles on court during breaks. He downplayed his individual contribution and said: 'It was a great team performance. We still have to get better in our communication and paying attention to the smaller details. ' (During those huddles,) I just told them about the little things, like if we miss a play, we have to keep our head in the game and move on to the next. 'It was mind over matter in those last few seconds. I was super tired, the team was super tired but I wanted to make those last few possessions count.' It was not just the players who were pleased to be back on the hardwood. Slingers fan Chris Ong immediately bought tickets for himself and his three children when news broke that the ABL was returning. The civil servant, 50, said: 'It's great to be back watching live sport again and supporting our local team. During the pandemic, I watched sports on TV but it's not the same. The atmosphere here is really good. 'The players are very friendly. After the match, they always stay behind to meet their fans. It's a new season and I hope they can win the title this year.' His son Liam, eight, also wearing a team jersey, was pleased to see one of his favourite players Barkley live and was hoping to add to his collection of autographs from Slingers players. The eight-team ABL returns with the first of four rolling tournaments in Singapore from Jan 2 to 8. The Slingers next play the Cooly Bangkok Tigers on Wednesday. Courtesy of: straitstimes.com |
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| Myles Thomas (ex Starlites) joins Focsani - by Arnold Beres | ||||
He was voted All-SIAC Freshman of the Year back in 2017. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. He graduated from Tuskegee University in 2020 and it will be his third season as a professional player. |
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| Mitchell scores 71 points, Cavs beat Bulls 145-134 in OT - by Eurobasket News |
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Already an All-Star, Donovan Mitchell (6'3''-G-1996, college: Louisville) added his name to one of the NBA's most rarefied lists Monday night. Mitchell set a Cleveland record with 71 points, most by any player in 17 years, and the Cavaliers rallied from 21 down to beat the Chicago Bulls 145-134 in overtime. Mitchell's total matched the eighth-highest in league history and marked the most points by an NBA player since Lakers great Kobe Bryant scored 81 against Toronto on Jan. 22, 2006. Wilt Chamberlain owns the NBA record with 100 for Philadelphia against New York on March 2, 1962, at Hershey, Pennsylvania. 'To be there in the record book with guys like Wilt is truly humbling,' said Mitchell, acquired from Utah in the offseason. 'I always believed I could be one of the best players in the league. I'm speechless and blessed to be in the company of that greatness.' As the final seconds of OT ticked off the clock, Mitchell waved his arm for the Cleveland crowd, which has embraced him in his short time with the Cavs, to make more noise and then soaked in their applause. Seconds later, Mitchell was doused with water by his teammates and forward Cedi Osman grabbed a microphone on the floor to lead an 'M-V-P, M-V-P,' chant. Mitchell scored 13 points in the extra session after forcing OT by grabbing his own intentionally missed free throw and making a circus shot with three seconds left in regulation, tying the game at 130 and breaking the Cleveland record with 58 points. In OT, Mitchell became the seventh player in the 70-point club. Chamberlain did it six times, while Bryant, David Thompson, Elgin Baylor, David Robinson and Devin Booker reached the figure once apiece. 'We were treated tonight to one of the greatest performances in the history of the game,' Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. 'Every single play that he made was a play that was necessary. 'Donovan has never put himself above the team, so how can you not root for a guy like that? I told everyone else to get out of the way.' Mitchell also had a career high-tying 11 assists and eight rebounds in 50 minutes. He set career bests with 20 free throws made and 25 attempted. He scored five points in the first quarter, 11 in the second, 24 in the third and 18 in the fourth. 'I think I had a game like that once playing NBA2K, but I don't think I shot that efficiently,' Mitchell joked of his video-game skills. 'But that was in a loss, so this feels that much better.' Mitchell went 22 of 34 from the field and made 7 of 15 3-pointers in carrying the Cavaliers, who were without All-Star guard Darius Garland (right thumb sprain) and forward Evan Mobley (7'0''-PF-2001, college: USC) (right ankle soreness) for the second straight game. DeMar DeRozan (6'7''-F/G-1989, college: USC) scored 44 points, Zach LaVine (6'5''-SG-1995, college: UCLA) had 26 points and Nikola Vucevic (7'0''-PF-1990, college: USC) added 20 points and 13 rebounds for Chicago, which did not trail in regulation. During his postgame news conference, Mitchell was almost in disbelief when it was mentioned he joined the list of NBA legends to surpass 70 points. 'It's humbling,' he said. 'I'm speechless. For me, not only did I do that, but I did it an effort when we came back and won and it's how we won. It's nuts.' Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Thompson's season-best 54 leads Warriors past Hawks in 2OT - by Eurobasket News |
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Kevon Looney (6'9''-PF-1996, college: UCLA) tipped in the game-winner on his own offensive rebound as the final buzzer sounded in the second overtime after missing moments before, Klay Thompson scored a season-best 54 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Atlanta Hawks 143-141 on Monday night. Trae Young (6'1''-PG-1998, college: Oklahoma) tied the score on a layup with 8.2 seconds remaining before the Warriors' final chance. Young made four crucial free throws late in the first OT and finished with 30 points and 14 assists. Looney had a career-high 21 rebounds to go with 14 points and five assists. Draymond Green (6'6''-F-1990, college: Michigan St.) made his only 3-point attempt of the game with 43.8 seconds left in the last OT and finished with 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Thompson shot 21 for 39 and his 10 3-pointers matched a season high - and his 54 were six off his career-best scoring outing of 60 accomplished in three quarters on Dec. 5, 2016. He hit a go-ahead 3 with 18 seconds left in the first overtime after his tying 3 with 1:55 to go in the initial extra period. Donte DiVincenzo (6'5''-SG-1997, college: Villanova) corralled a crucial offensive rebound then knocked down a tying 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds remaining in regulation to send the game into OT after Thompson and Jordan Poole (6'4''-SG-1999, college: Michigan) had each missed from long range the same sequence. DiVincenzo grabbed another key rebound with 1:23 left in the first extra period to help the undermanned defending champions run their season-best winning streak to five games with a sixth straight home victory. Reigning NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry (6'2''-G-1988, college: Davidson) danced in delight at outcome after missing his ninth straight game with a partially dislocated left shoulder. Poole's 3 put Golden State ahead 129-126 with 1:35 left in the first OT. He finished with 28 points, six rebounds and five assists coming off a 40-point performance in a 118-112 win against Portland on Friday night. John Collins (6'9''-PF-1997, college: Wake Forest) scored 21 of his 25 points after halftime and dished out 13 assists as the Hawks roared back after trailing by as many as 21 in the first half. Dejounte Murray (6'4''-G-1996, college: Washington) also scored 25 to go with 10 rebounds and seven assists. All five Atlanta starters scored in double figures and six players in all, including Bogdan Bogdanovic (6'6''-SG-1992)'s 21 off the bench. De'Andre Hunter (6'8''-F/G-1997, college: Virginia) returned from a three-game absence with a sprained left ankle to scored 17 points for the Hawks, who lost their fourth straight. Atlanta rallied in the third to tie the game at 95 heading into the fourth. Thompson had 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting with four 3-pointers by halftime. His fourth 3 of the night forced Hawks coach Nate McMillan into a timeout at the 4:30 mark of the first quarter. This time, the Hawks made the adjustments: They surrendered a season-best 47 points to LeBron James on his 38th birthday in a 130-121 home loss Friday night. Golden State is 17-2 at Chase Center and 5-0 on its current eight-game homestand that matches the longest in franchise history. DiVincenzo took on the defensive duties against Young, who hit four of his first six shots with two 3s. Courtesy of: cbsnews.com |
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The Long Island Nets (3-1), the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, defeated Raptors 905 (1-2) 110-102 on Monday evening at Nassau Coliseum. Brooklyn two-way guard David Duke Jr. (6'5''-SG-1999, college: Providence) scored a game-high and season-high 30 points to go along with six rebounds, five assists and four steals in 35 minutes. Long Island forward Jordan Bowden tallied 18 points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes. Brooklyn assignee Kessler Edwards (6'8''-SG-2000, college: Pepperdine) recorded 14 points, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals in 32 minutes. Long Island could not find its groove in the first quarter while Raptors 905' offense was unwavering, leading by as many as 22 points with 3:42 remaining in the quarter. The 905 outrebounded the Nets 21-8 and shot 60.9 percent from the field to close the period ahead by 21, 37-16. The Nets worked hard to battle back in the second quarter, outscoring Raptors 905 36-16 on 53.6 percent shooting from the field while rebounding the 905 15-8 to cut the Raptors 905 lead to one, 53-52, at halftime. The two teams went back-and-forth in the third quarter, tying the match 65-65 at one point with 7:56 remaining before Long Island managed to slip away from the 905. The Nets then outscored Raptors 905 30-24 in the quarter to close the period up by five, 82-77. The Nets' strong offensive effort carried into the final quarter, with the team outscoring the 905 28-25 to go on to defeat Raptors 905 110-102. Raptors 905 center Reggie Perry (6'10''-F-2000, college: MSU) led the way for the 905 with 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 30 minutes. 905 guard Saben Lee (6'2''-PG-1999, college: Vanderbilt) recorded 22 points, six rebounds, nine assists, four steals in 36 minutes. Long Island will face the Raptors again at home on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. ET. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
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| Late 3-pointer sends Rutgers past No. 1 Purdue again, 65-64 - by Eurobasket News |
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Cam Spencer (6'4''-G)'s 3-pointer with 13.3 seconds left gave Rutgers the lead and No. 1 Purdue failed to convert on its final two chances Monday night as the Scarlet Knights held on for a shocking 65-64 road victory. It's the second straight year coach Steve Pikiell 's team has upset top-ranked Purdue. Last year, the Scarlet Knights needed a half-court buzzer-beater on its home court to pull off the school's first win over a No. 1 ranked team. This time Rutgers (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten) did it in front of Mackey Arena's 49th consecutive sellout crowd. Spencer finished with 14 points while Paul Mulcahy (6'6''-G-2001) had 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists. The Boilermakers (13-1, 2-1) were led by Zach Edey (7'4''-C-2002) who overcame early foul trouble to finish with 19 points and 10 rebounds. It just wasn't enough to close out an incredible second-half rally from a 10-point deficit. New Mexico is now the last remaining unbeaten team in Division I. Rutgers controlled the game most of the night, taking a 34-24 halftime lead and fending off the Boilermakers as they charged back. Purdue tied the score at 52, then finally took the lead on Brandon Newman's tie-breaking 3-pointer with 4:45 to play. Mulcahy answered with the Scarlet Knights' next 10 points, which gave Rutgers a 62-57 lead with 2:22 to play. Purdue answered with four straight to make it 62-61 and when Mulcahy missed a short jumper with 54 seconds to go, Edey grabbed the rebound, Purdue called timeout and freshman Fletcher Loyer (6'4''-G) made the go-ahead 3 with 29.8 seconds left. But Spencer made his 3 after another timeout then watched Newman miss a 3. And after Rutgers turned it over on an inbound play with 0.4 seconds to go, the Boilermakers couldn't get the ball to Edey for a final shot. Courtesy of: yahoo.com |
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| Andy Ogide (ex Boca) agreed terms with Dinamo Stiinta Bucuresti - by Arnold Beres | ||||
He also represented Nigeria at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 4.4ppg, 1.2rpg. Ogide is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Ogide has played previously professionally in France (Poitiers), Italy (Roseto, San Severo and Piacenza), Japan (Bambitious Nara), Russia (Universitet-Yugra Surgut), Spain (Ourense, Rio Breogan and Gipuzkoa), Turkey (OGM Orman), Israel (Hapoel Migdal Haemek) and The Basketball Tournament (Ram Up). Among many awards he played in the final of Russian Superleague in 2014. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Honorable Mention back in 2016. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Dinamo-Stiinta-Bucuresti. Ogide graduated from Colorado State in 2011 and it is his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
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| Scott is back at KoGas, ex SM Beermen - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Scott has played in eleven different countries on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Argentina (Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos), Brazil (Minas), Canada (Wellington), Chile (Puerto Montt), Israel (Ironi Nahariya and Hapoel Eilat), Italy (Torino), Mexico (Fuerza Regia), New Zealand (Rangers), South Korea (KoGas), Dominican Republic (Indios) and NABL (Ohio Bootleggers). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Dominican Republic LNB Regular Season in 2022. Scott was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A2 Center of the Year in 2022. He graduated from University of Dayton in 2015 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. |
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| KSK Notec Inowroclaw sign a second import player - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
He spent last season at Energa Kotwica Kolobrzeg in the 1Liga where he averaged 17.3ppg, 2.8rpg and 4.2apg. He is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Austria (Dukes), Finland (Bisons), Hungary (Jaszbereny KSE), Poland (AZS and Ogniwo Piratesports Szczecin) and NBA G League (Cleveland Charge). Nelson graduated from University of South Carolina - Aiken in 2013 and it is his tenth season in pro basketball. |
| Sherron Dorsey-Walker (ex Start) signs at Sigortam.net - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Dorsey-Walker has played previously professionally also in Holland (Zwolle). His team won Dutch Supercup in 2018 and 2020. He was voted to all-state Honorable Mention back in 2011 and 2012. Dorsey-Walker graduated from Oakland University in 2017 and it is his sixth season in pro basketball. |
| Martin's 25 points and 5 assists give him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 25 points adding four rebounds and five assists for Slask in his team's victory, helping them to beat Zastal (#8, 7-7) 85-78. It allowed Slask to consolidate first place in the Polish league. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Slask keeps a perfect 14-0 record. In the team's last game Martin had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Slask's top player in his first season with the team. University of Memphis graduate has very impressive stats this year. Martin is in league's top in points (2nd best: 20.2ppg), assists (9th best: 5.3apg) and averages solid 2.6spg and 56.1% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Joe Chealey (193-G-1995) of MKS DG. He is American guard in his first season at MKS DG. In the last game Chealey recorded impressive double-double of 23 points and 10 assists. It was enough for MKS DG to edge slightly lower-ranked Start (#13, 4-9) by 1 point 92-91. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. MKS DG keeps 11th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 6-8 record. Chealey is a newcomer at MKS DG and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to center Klavs Cavars (208-C-1996) of Start (#13). Cavars showcased his all-around game by recording 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists in the last round. Despite Cavars' great performance Start lost 91-92 to slightly higher-ranked MKS DG (#11, 6-8). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Start not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 9 games, recording just four victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Cavars could try to bring Start's a little bit higher in the standings. Cavars has individually a great season in Poland. After 10 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.4rpg (6th best). He also has 1.2bpg and FGP: 61.2%. Other top performing players last week: 4. D.J. Fenner (198-G-1993) of Arka - 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Nathan Cayo (201-F-1997) of Astoria - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Barret Benson (208-C-1997) of Spojnia - 21 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Martin Krampelj (206-F-1995) of MKS DG - 26 points and 5 rebounds 8. Ivan Ramljak (203-SF-1990) of Slask - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Dominik Wilczek (193-G/F-1999) of Arka - 18 points and 4 rebounds 10. Brody Clarke (203-PF-1996) of Spojnia - 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Myles Thomas (ex Starlites) joins Focsani - by Arnold Beres | ||||
He was voted All-SIAC Freshman of the Year back in 2017. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market. He graduated from Tuskegee University in 2020 and it will be his third season as a professional player. |
| Miercurea Ciuc signs D'Andre Bernard, ex Saskatchewan - by Arnold Beres | ||||
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the SoCon Tournament Semifinals in 2019. He was voted to GCAA D1 All-Defensive Team back in 2018. Bernard graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2020 and it will be his third season as a professional player. |
| Andy Ogide (ex Boca) agreed terms with Dinamo Stiinta Bucuresti - by Arnold Beres | ||||
He also represented Nigeria at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 4.4ppg, 1.2rpg. Ogide is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Ogide has played previously professionally in France (Poitiers), Italy (Roseto, San Severo and Piacenza), Japan (Bambitious Nara), Russia (Universitet-Yugra Surgut), Spain (Ourense, Rio Breogan and Gipuzkoa), Turkey (OGM Orman), Israel (Hapoel Migdal Haemek) and The Basketball Tournament (Ram Up). Among many awards he played in the final of Russian Superleague in 2014. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Honorable Mention back in 2016. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Dinamo-Stiinta-Bucuresti. Ogide graduated from Colorado State in 2011 and it is his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
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| PBC CSKA Moscow welcomes back Gafurov - by Alex Rowienski | |||
He also represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 9.0ppg, 6.0rpg, FGP: 42.4%, 3PT: 15.8%, FT: 81.3%. Gafurov has played previously professionally also in Estonia (Valga-Valka and Tarvas) and Russia (PBC CSKA Moscow, CSKA Moscow U23 team, CSKA Moscow U18 team and CSKA Moscow 2nd team). He won Russian VTB Youth League championship title in 2018 and 2021. Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-Russian VTB Youth League Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-Russian VTB Youth League Forward of the Year award back in 2019. |
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| Mladost tabs Nikola Stanojevic - by Zeljko Zule | |
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KK-Mladost-Mrkonjic-Grad (Division I) inked 32-year old Serbian 203cm forward Nikola Stanojevic. Stanojevic played most recently at Rapid in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 15 games he averaged 12.2ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.5apg last season. He also played for Dafni in Greek Elite League where in 50 games he had 8.8ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.3apg. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. Stanojevic is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Bulgaria, Slovenia (Sencur Gorenjska Kranj), Greece (Ethnikos and AO Triton), Serbia (Zdravlje and Napredak) and North Macedonia (Kozuv). Among many awards he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian 2MLS Honorable Mention back in 2015. |
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| S'pore Slingers beat Matrix Malaysia 84-82 in thrilling 2023 ABL Invitational opener - by Eurobasket News |
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With eight seconds to go in the Singapore Slingers' opening game on Monday night, the OCBC Arena was pulsating. The score was tied at 82-all and the home side were in prime position to take the lead in the 2023 Asean Basketball League (ABL) Invitational game when American Kentrell Barkley was awarded two free throws. Amid the raucous cheers of over 1,400 fans, the forward kept his cool to convert both. Then it was immediately back to defence mode as opponents NS Matrix Malaysia made one last attempt. Tevin Glass thought he had levelled the game with a last-second fadeaway, but Slingers import C.J. Gettys (213-C-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) came up with the crucial game-winning block to deny his fellow American and seal the 84-82 win. The crowd erupted while the players celebrated by raising their arms and looking up in relief. Coach Beng Siang Neo could not stop beaming. Calling the victory a welcome return to the ABL, he said: 'I'm very proud of the players, especially after the first half. We were down by seven points but we kept playing no matter what. 'That's what I want to see: the right attitude and energy level maintained throughout the game. 'This win will help us build our confidence going into the rest of the season.' Both teams took some time to shake off the cobwebs - the ABL was on a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic - and the first quarter was a low-scoring affair with the Slingers taking a 16-13 lead. Slingers stalwart Xavier Alexander (198-SG-1988, college: S.Nazarene) ran into foul trouble early on, committing three personal fouls in the first five minutes. He was taken off as a precaution for the rest of the half. Matrix took advantage in the second quarter, outscoring the Slingers 32-22 to go into the interval with a 45-38 advantage. The Slingers came out firing after the restart though, scoring the first eight points to regain the lead. It was a close encounter from then - the Slingers were up 66-62 after three quarters - before the thrilling finale. Barkley, 26, who finished with a game-high 37 points with seven rebounds and six assists, was pleased with his Slingers debut, having seen previous ABL matches which made him keen to play in the league. A crowd of more than 1,400 fans turned up to cheer the Singapore Slingers. He also rallied the team several times, calling for huddles on court during breaks. He downplayed his individual contribution and said: 'It was a great team performance. We still have to get better in our communication and paying attention to the smaller details. ' (During those huddles,) I just told them about the little things, like if we miss a play, we have to keep our head in the game and move on to the next. 'It was mind over matter in those last few seconds. I was super tired, the team was super tired but I wanted to make those last few possessions count.' It was not just the players who were pleased to be back on the hardwood. Slingers fan Chris Ong immediately bought tickets for himself and his three children when news broke that the ABL was returning. The civil servant, 50, said: 'It's great to be back watching live sport again and supporting our local team. During the pandemic, I watched sports on TV but it's not the same. The atmosphere here is really good. 'The players are very friendly. After the match, they always stay behind to meet their fans. It's a new season and I hope they can win the title this year.' His son Liam, eight, also wearing a team jersey, was pleased to see one of his favourite players Barkley live and was hoping to add to his collection of autographs from Slingers players. The eight-team ABL returns with the first of four rolling tournaments in Singapore from Jan 2 to 8. The Slingers next play the Cooly Bangkok Tigers on Wednesday. Courtesy of: straitstimes.com |
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| Scott is back at KoGas, ex SM Beermen - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Scott has played in eleven different countries on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Argentina (Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos), Brazil (Minas), Canada (Wellington), Chile (Puerto Montt), Israel (Ironi Nahariya and Hapoel Eilat), Italy (Torino), Mexico (Fuerza Regia), New Zealand (Rangers), South Korea (KoGas), Dominican Republic (Indios) and NABL (Ohio Bootleggers). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Dominican Republic LNB Regular Season in 2022. Scott was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A2 Center of the Year in 2022. He graduated from University of Dayton in 2015 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. |
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| Fuenlabrada signs Jordan Caroline - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Caroline is quite experienced player. He has played in five different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Australia and of course North America). Caroline has played previously professionally in Australia (United), Israel (Hapoel Eilat), Italy (Trento), Taiwan (Jeoutai) and NBA G League (South Bay Lakers). His team won MWC Regular Season in 2017 and 2018. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention in 2022. He graduated from University of Nevada in 2019 and it is his fourth season as a professional player. |
| Ioannis Dimakopoulos (ex UBSC Graz) joins Albacete - by Stefan Heinrich | ||||
He was a member of Greek U18 National Team back in 2012. Dimakopoulos is quite experienced player. Dimakopoulos' career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in seven different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Australia and of course North America. Dimakopoulos has played previously professionally in Cyprus (AEL Limassol), Holland (Leeuwarden), Serbia (Partizan), Slovakia (Handlova), Greece (Panionios, AS Apollon Patras and Kolossos H Hotels Rodou), Spain (Grupo Eleyco Baskonia B team and Almansa) and Australia (Eastern Mavericks). His team won Big West Regular Season in 2014 and 2017. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Dutch Eredivisie Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from University of California - Irvine in 2017 and it is his sixth season as a professional player. On Dimakopoulos: (By Chris Mammides) Talented center prospect whose best days are ahead; possesses a diversity of abilities; excellent rebounder and shot blocker who can score in the paint and has a nice touch up to 20 feet; runs the floor well (for his age and experience) and has a good feel for the game; very productive with the minutes he is given, the Big man from Patras even though just 16 years old has a tough body, and is improved his posting up a lot the last year who spent in the Green academy of Panathinaikos. Giannis gets very good position in the paint, a very good finisher and a tough, consistent defender. Along with being a facilitator, he is also capable of scoring. Does not shoot from the outside a lot but in the post he can do the job with one way or the otehr. The scouters of Panathinaikos smell the young talent in Patras and immediately sign him up as his height and his talent are somehow quite disappearing today in Greece. |
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| Douglas Herring Jr. (ex Al Gezira) is a newcomer at La Union - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He 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 eight different countries. Herring has played previously professionally in Canada (Riptide, Moncton Magic, London Lightning and Windsor Express), China (Zhuhai), France (Orchesien BC), Indonesia (CLS Knights), United Kingdom (Flyers), Uruguay (Defensor), PBA (RazorSharks) and APBL (Hudson Valley). He won NBL Canada championship title in 2017 and 2018. Herring was voted to USBasket.com All-NBL Canada Honorable Mention back in 2014, 2017 and 2018. It's very possible he may end his playing career at La Union. He graduated from Utica College in 2009 and it will be his 14th (!!!) season as a professional player. The scouts decsribe him following way: A talented player who has the rare combination of being a devastating scorer but he also makes the right basketball plays. Compared to Paul Pierce by some of his friends, in fact he can resemble some of the Pierce's game.. |
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| Hong Kong Eastern rout Bangkok Tigers in Singapore - by Eurobasket News |
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Hong Kong Eastern - Bangkok Tigers 96:63 Hong Kong Eastern rout Bangkok Tigers in Singapore at the ASEAN Invitational tournament opener. The team from Hong Kong posted a 96-63 win. Hong Kong Eastern started with a 30-9 surge and never looked behind. They added a 21-16 and 20-16 rallies in the second and the third quarters respectively to seal the win. Chris McLaughlin (208-C-1992, college: Victoria) stepped up with 23 points and O'Darien Bassett (189-G-1986, college: Troy) netted 22. Reid Arizona replied with 17 points in the losing effort. |
| Bangkok Tigers add Reid to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Reid is quite experienced player. Thanks to Reid's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America) in thirteen different countries. He has played previously professionally in Australia, Belgium (Pepinster and Leuven Bears), Finland, France (Le Portel), Germany (MBC), Italy, Lebanon (Al Riyadi), Philippines (SM Beermen, Rain or Shine and Pilipinas Agilas), Russia, Saudi Arabia (Al Nahda), Switzerland (Fribourg and Monthey), Ukraine (Cherkasy) and Armenia (Urartu). His team was regular season runner-up in PBA Governor's Cup in 2014 and 2015. Reid was voted All-Big South Conf. Player of the Year back in 2007 and 2008. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Bangkok Tigers. He graduated from High Point University in 2008 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player. The scouts decsribe him following way: A very versatile player, who can spend time in the 2, 3 and even the 4 position. Reid' s very athletic and can score from outside and inside. Thanks to his timing and leaping ability, he is also a very good rebounder for his size. |
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| ProA Round 17: DSG beat JS Kairouan by three after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 17 in the ProA took place in Kairouan. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 8th ranked JS Kairouan (3-10) to seventh ranked DSG (7-7) 67-64 in the game for the seventh place. DSG maintains seventh place with 7-7 record. JS Kairouan lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. An interesting game for US Monastir (10-4) which hosted in Monastir 3rd placed ES Sahel (9-6). Second ranked US Monastir had an easy win 81-47. US Monastir have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 10-4 record having six points less than leader Club Africain. Newly promoted ES Sahel dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. ProA top team - Club Africain (14-2) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed ninth ranked JS Manazeh (2-12) 91-65. Club Africain maintains first place with 14-2 record. JS Manazeh lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. In the last two games of round 17 bottom-ranked US Ansar was smashed by ES Rades on the road 89-49. Ezzahra destroyed Stade Nabeulien on its own court 68-42. JS Manazeh - Club Africain 65-91 ProA top team - Club Africain (14-2) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed ninth ranked JS Manazeh (2-12) 91-65. Club Africain maintains first place with 14-2 record. JS Manazeh lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. ES Rades - US Ansar 89-49 No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked ES Rades (8-7) crushed at home bottom-ranked US Ansar (1-12) 89-49 on Monday. ES Rades maintains sixth place with 8-7 record. US Ansar lost their tenth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Ezzahra - Stade Nabeulien 68-42 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Stade Nabeulien's (8-6) road loss to fourth ranked Ezzahra (10-6) 42-68 on Monday. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ezzahra. They moved-up to third place. Stade Nabeulien at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. US Monastir - ES Sahel 81-47 An interesting game for US Monastir (10-4) which hosted in Monastir 3rd placed ES Sahel (9-6). Second ranked US Monastir had an easy win 81-47. US Monastir have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 10-4 record having six points less than leader Club Africain. Newly promoted ES Sahel dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. JS Kairouan - DSG 64-67 The most exciting game of round 17 in the ProA took place in Kairouan. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 8th ranked JS Kairouan (3-10) to seventh ranked DSG (7-7) 67-64 in the game for the seventh place. DSG maintains seventh place with 7-7 record. JS Kairouan lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. |
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| TBL Round 13: Samsunspor is upset by Sigortam.net - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game between third ranked Samsunspor (10-3) and sixth ranked Sigortam.net (8-5) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Samsunspor was defeated by Sigortam.net in a tough game in Samsun 81-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Samsunspor. Sigortam.net looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Huseyin Kandemir (194-1995) fired 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Deniz Celen (203-1997, college: SFC, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. American point guard Marquis Wright (185-1995, college: Siena) produced 27 points and 4 steals for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sigortam.net moved-up to fourth place, which they share with TED Ankara and Final Spor. Samsunspor at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. Sigortam.net's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Balikesir Balikesir. Leader Cagdas BS delivered the twelfth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Haremspor (5-8) 97-79 in Istanbul. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Haremspor. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Chris Warren (177-1988, college: Ole Miss) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 6 assists. Hakan Yapar contributed with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Cagdas BS's coach Ali Aydanarig allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Donte Clark (194-1994, college: Texas Southern) answered with 26 points and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for Haremspor. Cagdas BS (12-1) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Newly promoted Cagdas BS maintains first place, which they share with Mersin. Haremspor at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with OGM Orman and Mamak. Cagdas BS will play against league's second-placed Mersin at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Haremspor will play against Gemlik (#16) in Bursa and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Ankara between Kocaeli and TED Ankara. Eleventh ranked Kocaeli (6-7) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed TED Ankara (8-5). Kocaeli managed to escape with a 1-point win 79-78 on Friday evening. Desure Buie stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Kocaeli's coach Ahmet Yolcu used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Omer Kucuk responded with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. The victory was the third consecutive win for Kocaeli. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Balikesir and Fenerbahce 2. Loser TED Ankara keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Final Spor and Sigortam.net. Kocaeli will meet at home higher ranked Yalovaspor (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TED Ankara will play against Bornova in Izmir and hope to secure a win. Other games of round 13 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Antalya was crushed by Final Spor in Bursa 94-56. Fenerbahce 2 beat Bornova at home 65-62. OGM Orman lost to Mersin on the opponent's court 84-90. Balikesir managed to outperform Mamak in a home game 71-69. Gemlik was rolled over Yalovaspor on the road 85-65. The best stats of 13th round was 18 points and 5 assists by Lamont Jones of Yalovaspor. Final Spor - Antalya 94-56 There was no surprise in Bursa where 14th ranked Antalya (2-11) was crushed by sixth ranked Final Spor (8-5) 94-56 on Friday. Final Spor dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Antalya's 26. They outrebounded Antalya 49-25 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Final Spor looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Jamaican power forward Clint Robinson (203-1994, college: UIC) stepped up and scored 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American LaceDarius Dunn (193-1987, college: Baylor) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Final Spor players scored in double figures. Final Spor's coach Berat Gok felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Berkan Aksu (204-2001) responded with 16 points and guard Hamit Sezaver (194-1992) scored 7 points and 6 rebounds. Final Spor moved-up to fourth place, which they share with TED Ankara and Sigortam.net. Antalya lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Gemlik and Bornova. Final Spor will meet OGM Orman (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Antalya will play against Samsunspor and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Final Spor: C.Robinson 16+8reb+1ast, T.Alp Altunbey 13+7reb, L.Dunn 12+6reb+4ast, M.Basturk 10+2reb+3ast, Y.Ozan 10+4reb+4ast, O.Sancakli 9+1reb+3ast Antalya: B.Aksu 16+3reb+2ast, A.Guney 10+2reb+2ast, T.Dogancan 8+2ast, H.Sezaver 7+6reb+3ast, S.Atahan 6+7reb, O.Yavuz 4+3reb+1ast Haremspor - Cagdas BS 79-97 Leader Cagdas BS delivered the twelfth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Haremspor (5-8) 97-79 in Istanbul. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Haremspor. Cagdas BS shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Chris Warren (177-1988, college: Ole Miss) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 6 assists. Hakan Yapar (202-1984) contributed with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Cagdas BS's coach Ali Aydanarig allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Donte Clark (194-1994, college: Texas Southern) answered with 26 points and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and guard Utku Saraloglu (188-1996) added 15 points and 4 assists in the effort for Haremspor. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cagdas BS (12-1) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Newly promoted Cagdas BS maintains first place, which they share with Mersin. Haremspor at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with OGM Orman and Mamak. Cagdas BS will play against league's second-placed Mersin at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Haremspor will play against Gemlik (#16) in Bursa and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Cagdas BS: C.Warren 29+2reb+6ast, H.Yapar 26+5reb+4ast, H.Cavit 14+6reb+6ast, M.Ozdogan 11, H.Spencer 4+5reb+1ast, C.Ercan 3+1reb Haremspor: D.Clark 26+2reb+5ast, U.Saraloglu 15+4reb+4ast, G.Rakocevic 12+6reb+1ast, T.Gedikli 11+3reb+4ast, I.Turkyilmaz 6+7reb+4ast, G.Karabiyik 3+1reb Fenerbahce 2 - Bornova 65-62 No shocking result in a game in Istanbul where eighth ranked Fenerbahce 2 (6-7) edged 15th ranked Bornova (2-11) 65-62 on Friday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Center Ahmet Duran (206-1999) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and American guard Marreon Jackson (185, college: Arizona St.) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Fenerbahce 2's coach Ertug Tuzcukaya used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American power forward Brandon Huffman (208-1998, college: JSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks and guard Soner Senturk (194-1986) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Bornova players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Fenerbahce 2 maintains eighth place with 6-7 record, which they share with Kocaeli and Balikesir. Bornova lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Gemlik and Antalya. Fenerbahce 2 will meet Mamak (#13) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bornova will play against TED Ankara and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Fenerbahce 2: D.Schwartz 13+6reb+2ast, M.Jackson 11+9reb+5ast, A.Duran 11+13reb+1ast, B.Bayar 9+9reb+1ast, I.Avsar 6, A.Baran 5+1reb+2ast Bornova: H.Inanc 15+3reb+1ast, B.Huffman 13+16reb, S.Senturk 11+5reb+5ast, D.Demircan 10+4reb+2ast, O.Cagatay 8+6reb+3ast, S.Efe 3+1reb+1ast Mersin - OGM Orman 90-84 Very expected game when 13th ranked OGM Orman (5-8) was defeated on the road by second ranked Mersin (12-1) 90-84 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Mersin looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Tobin Carberry (193-1991, college: LIU Post) stepped up and scored 24 points and 7 assists for the winners and Alp Karahan (193-1998) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Carberry is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Mersin's coach Semih Soguksu used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Hazer Avci (206-1987) responded with 27 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Oguzhan Tosun (191-1996) scored 15 points and 8 assists. Five Mersin and four OGM Orman players scored in double figures. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Mersin. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cagdas BS. Loser OGM Orman dropped to the eleventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Mamak and Haremspor. Mersin will meet league's leader Cagdas BS in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. OGM Orman will play against Final Spor (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mersin: T.Carberry 24+4reb+7ast, B.Genc 15+3reb+2ast, A.Karahan 14+3reb+4ast, K.Uzunhasan 12+5reb+1ast, A.Jones 10+1reb+5ast, O.Baykan 5+2reb+2ast OGM Orman: H.Avci 27+7reb+3ast, B.Mbala 15+5reb, O.Tosun 15+1reb+8ast, U.Yucedag 15+4reb+2ast, B.Erol 4+1reb+5ast, A.Peker 3+3reb+3ast TED Ankara - Kocaeli 78-79 A very close game took place in Ankara between Kocaeli and TED Ankara. Eleventh ranked Kocaeli (6-7) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed TED Ankara (8-5). Kocaeli managed to escape with a 1-point win 79-78 on Friday evening. Kocaeli forced 20 TED Ankara turnovers. American guard Desure Buie (185-1997, college: Hofstra) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and forward Murat Erensoy (201-1991) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Kocaeli's coach Ahmet Yolcu used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side point guard Omer Kucuk (188-2001) responded with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and American center Brandon Walters (208-1995, college: MTSU) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Kocaeli. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Balikesir and Fenerbahce 2. Loser TED Ankara keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Final Spor and Sigortam.net. Kocaeli will meet at home higher ranked Yalovaspor (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TED Ankara will play against Bornova in Izmir and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Kocaeli: D.Buie 18+9reb+7ast, M.Erensoy 16+9reb+1ast, U.Mert 13+3reb+2ast, C.Amasyali 12+1ast, I.Yildirim 7+5reb+2ast, E.Beyaz 7+4reb+1ast TED Ankara: K.Sariaslan 17+2reb+2ast, O.Kucuk 15+9reb+8ast, A.Cete 15+1ast, B.Walters 14+10reb+5ast, S.Kurnaz 6+8reb, C.Dalgali 5+6reb Samsunspor - Sigortam.net 81-86 The game between third ranked Samsunspor (10-3) and sixth ranked Sigortam.net (8-5) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Samsunspor was defeated by Sigortam.net in a tough game in Samsun 81-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Samsunspor. Sigortam.net looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Huseyin Kandemir (194-1995) fired 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Deniz Celen (203-1997, college: SFC, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Four Sigortam.net players scored in double figures. American point guard Marquis Wright (185-1995, college: Siena) produced 27 points and 4 steals and forward Mustafa Erdogan (202-1993) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sigortam.net moved-up to fourth place, which they share with TED Ankara and Final Spor. Samsunspor at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. Sigortam.net's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Balikesir Balikesir. Top scorers: Sigortam.net: H.Kandemir 20+4reb+4ast, E.Buckner 17+9reb, U.Gecen 15+3reb+2ast, D.Celen 15+5reb+8ast, G.Yazicioglu 6+3reb+3ast, C.Ozcan 5+4reb+1ast Samsunspor: M.Wright 27+2reb+3ast, M.Erdogan 13+7reb+3ast, A.Genc 8+2reb+4ast, A.Gueye 8+7reb+3ast, E.Yasar 8+3reb, K.Muhammet 5 Balikesir - Mamak 71-69 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Balikesir and 11th ranked Mamak had identical 5-7 record. This time Balikesir used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Ankara 71-69 on Monday night. Balikesir made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Balikesir had a 32-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Berke Aygunduz (196-1998) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and American guard Kahlil Dukes (183-1995, college: Niagara) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws). At the losing side American point guard Myles Mack (178-1993, college: Rutgers) responded with 23 points and 4 assists and the other American import Carlton Bragg Jr (208-1995, college: N.Mexico) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Balikesir (6-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Kocaeli and Fenerbahce 2. Loser Mamak keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with OGM Orman and Haremspor. Balikesir's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Balikesir to the arena Sigortam.net. Top scorers: Balikesir: K.Dukes 23+2reb+5ast, B.Aygunduz 14+14reb+3ast, M.Mutlu 10+3reb+1ast, A.Isik 9+5reb+1ast, R.Pekovic 7+9reb+1ast, M.Ozdemir 5+1reb Mamak: M.Mack 23+3reb+4ast, C.Bragg Jr. 13+13reb+4ast, O.Sahin 13+1reb+1ast, G.Akkoyunlu 7+6reb+2ast, Y.Bartu 5+1reb, U.Atin 4+4reb+4ast Yalovaspor - Gemlik 85-65 Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Gemlik (2-11) was outplayed on the road by seventh ranked Yalovaspor (7-6) 85-65 on Monday. Yalovaspor outrebounded Gemlik 42-31 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Kadir Bayram (185-1996) stepped up and scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners and American Lamont Jones (183-1990, college: Iona) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. At the losing side American forward Devante Foster (206-1998, college: Arkansas Tech, agency: One Motive Sports) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import guard Jeremy Sheppard (185-1997, college: URI, agency: Mansfield and Associates) scored 15 points and 6 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Yalovaspor maintains seventh place with 7-6 record. Gemlik lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bornova and Antalya. Yalovaspor will meet Kocaeli (#8) in the next round. Gemlik will play against Haremspor (#11) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Yalovaspor: L.Jones 18+3reb+5ast, K.Bayram 15+5reb+6ast, S.Gondur 11+2reb+2ast, T.Dikmen 9+4reb, S.Topcu 8+3reb+3ast, J.McNeace 8+10reb Gemlik: D.Foster 18+9reb+3ast, J.Sheppard 15+4reb+6ast, S.Bora 11+2reb+2ast, O.Sirin 6+5reb+1ast, U.Egemen 6+3reb, T.Ali 5+2reb+1ast |
| BSL Round 13 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Third defeat of league's leader Turk Telekom (10-3) against eleventh ranked Merkezefendi (6-7) 78-68 was the most important game of the last round. Merkezefendi made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Israeli-American guard Max Heidegger (191-1997, college: UCSB) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds. Czech Martin Peterka (205-1995) contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jerian Grant (196-1992, college: Notre Dame) answered with 13 points and 6 assists for Turk Telekom. Turk Telekom's coach Erdem Can rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Merkezefendi moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Tofas and Bahcesehir. Turk Telekom at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Fenerbahce. Turk Telekom will play next round against Efes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Merkezefendi will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Galatasaray in Istanbul. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (9-4) against tenth ranked Acibadem (6-7) on Saturday night. Visiting Pinar Karsiyaka was defeated by Acibadem in a tough game in Istanbul 73-78. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Pinar Karsiyaka. French center Jerry Boutsiele (208-1994) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and Muhammed Baygul chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Errick McCollum (188-1988, college: Goshen) responded with 19 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Acibadem have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Tofas and Merkezefendi. Pinar Karsiyaka at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Anadolu Efes and Bursaspor. Acibadem's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Besiktas. Bottom-ranked Manisa managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of three consecutive losses on Friday night. This time newly promoted Manisa won against thirteenth-ranked Buyukcekmece 78-69. Francisco Cruz nailed 26 points and 8 assists for the winning side. Briante Weber came up with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Buyukcekmece in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manisa (3-10) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Besiktas. Loser Buyukcekmece keeps the thirteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Gaziantep. Manisa will meet at home higher ranked Konyaspor (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Buyukcekmece will play against Pinar Karsiyaka having rather not much hope for a victory. Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Darussafaka was smashed by Bursaspor on the road 97-71. Konyaspor won against Galatasaray on its own court 76-73. Tofas unfortunately lost to Darussafaka in Istanbul 82-88. Anadolu Efes managed to beat Gaziantep at home 77-73. Fenerbahce defeated Petkim on the opponent's court 76-71. Bursaspor beat Besiktas in a home game 88-74. The most impressive performance of 13th round was 26 points and 13 rebounds by Zach Auguste of Bursaspor. Bursaspor - Darussafaka 97-71 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Bursaspor (9-4) crushed at home 7th ranked Dacka (7-6) 97-71 on Wednesday. Bursaspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international swingman Onuralp Bitim (196-1999) nailed 28 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American-Kazakhstan point guard Anthony Clemmons (187-1994, college: Iowa, agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 18 points. Five Bursaspor players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Dogus Ozdemiroglu (191-1996) came up with 11 points and 5 rebounds and American point guard Markel Starks (187-1991, college: Georgetown, agency: BeoBasket) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Dacka 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. Bursaspor moved-up to third place, which they share with Anadolu Efes and Pinar Karsiyaka. Dacka lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Galatasaray. Bursaspor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bursa to the arena Tofas. Top scorers: Bursaspor: O.Bitim 28+9reb+4ast, A.Clemmons 18+4reb+2ast, D.Needham 12+6reb+6ast, Z.Auguste 12+1reb, Y.Saybir 12+2reb+3ast, E.Taskiran 7+2reb+1ast Darussafaka: M.Starks 14+1reb+4ast, D.Ozdemiroglu 11+5reb+3ast, G.Olaseni 11+6reb, E.Osmani 8+3reb+1ast, A.Yeboah 8+5reb, W.McCullough 8+2reb+4ast Buyukcekmece - Manisa 69-78 Bottom-ranked Manisa managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of three consecutive losses on Friday night. This time newly promoted Manisa won against thirteenth-ranked Buyukcekmece 78-69. Manisa looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Mexican guard Francisco Cruz (191-1989, college: Wyoming) nailed 26 points and 8 assists for the winning side and American Evan Bruinsma (202-1992, college: Detroit, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Briante Weber (188-1992, college: VCU) came up with 18 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Can Mutaf (190-1991) added 14 points respectively for Buyukcekmece in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manisa (3-10) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Besiktas. Loser Buyukcekmece keeps the thirteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Gaziantep. Manisa will meet at home higher ranked Konyaspor (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Buyukcekmece will play against Pinar Karsiyaka having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Manisa: F.Cruz 26+2reb+8ast, E.Bruinsma 16+6reb+1ast, R.Tarrant 9+4reb+6ast, T.Sav 6+5reb+1ast, M.Gorur 6+1reb, O.Anosike 6+6reb+2ast Buyukcekmece: B.Weber 18+6reb+2ast, C.Mutaf 14+2reb+1ast, J.Crawford 13+4ast, T.Erulku 6+3reb+3ast, M.Akyel 6+2reb, M.Sajus 6+7reb+1ast Merkezefendi - Turk Telekom 78-68 Third defeat of league's leader Turk Telekom (10-3) against eleventh ranked Merkezefendi (6-7) 78-68 was the most important game of the last round. Merkezefendi made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Israeli-American guard Max Heidegger (191-1997, college: UCSB) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 rebounds. Czech Martin Peterka (205-1995) contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jerian Grant (196-1992, college: Notre Dame) answered with 13 points and 6 assists and international Erkan Yilmaz (192-1997) added 6 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for Turk Telekom. Four Turk Telekom players scored in double figures. Turk Telekom's coach Erdem Can rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Merkezefendi moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Tofas and Bahcesehir. Turk Telekom at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Fenerbahce. Turk Telekom will play next round against Efes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Merkezefendi will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Galatasaray in Istanbul. Top scorers: Merkezefendi: M.Heidegger 24+5reb+3ast, N.Rogkavopoulos 14+6reb, M.Peterka 13+7reb+1ast, A.Harrison 9+5reb+5ast, A.Olmaz 8+5reb, J.Hamilton 7+11reb+2ast Turk Telekom: J.Grant 13+4reb+6ast, A.Bouteille 12+4reb+1ast, T.Jones 10+11reb+1ast, T.Taylor 10+2reb+3ast, E.Yilmaz 6+8reb+8ast, B.Demir 6+4reb Bahcesehir - Pinar Karsiyaka 78-73 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (9-4) against tenth ranked Acibadem (6-7) on Saturday night. Visiting Pinar Karsiyaka was defeated by Acibadem in a tough game in Istanbul 73-78. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Pinar Karsiyaka. French center Jerry Boutsiele (208-1994) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and swingman Muhammed Baygul (191-1992, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Errick McCollum (188-1988, college: Goshen) responded with 19 points and 5 assists and Colombian swingman Braian Angola-Rodas (198-1994, college: FSU) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Pinar Karsiyaka players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Acibadem have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Tofas and Merkezefendi. Pinar Karsiyaka at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Anadolu Efes and Bursaspor. Acibadem's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Besiktas. Top scorers: Bahcesehir: M.Baygul 14+5reb+2ast, J.Boutsiele 13+15reb+3ast, J.Blazic 11+1reb, J.Smith 10+3ast, J.Gist 9+6reb+1ast, K.Ozmizrak 8+4reb+1ast Pinar Karsiyaka: E.McCollum 19+1reb+5ast, B.Angola-Rodas 15+5reb+4ast, V.Brown 11+5reb+1ast, J.Brown 10+3reb+2ast, A.Delgado 6+8reb+4ast, B.Durmaz 5+1reb+1ast Konyaspor - Galatasaray 76-73 There was an upset when higher ranked Galatasaray (7-6) was edged on the road by twelfth ranked Konyaspor (5-8) 76-73 on Saturday. Konyaspor dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Galatasaray's 22. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American-Slovenian center Jordan Morgan (204-1991, college: Michigan) nailed 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Jarell Eddie (201-1991, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Konyaspor players scored in double figures. American Tyrus McGee (188-1991, college: Iowa St.) came up with 23 points and Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Galatasaray in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Konyaspor moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Petkim. Loser Galatasaray keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Darussafaka. Konyaspor will meet bottom-ranked Manisa (#16) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Galatasaray will play against Merkezefendi (#10) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Konyaspor: J.Morgan 26+7reb+1ast, J.Eddie 14+9reb+2ast, A.Perez-Kaufmann 14+4reb+7ast, R.Sulaimon 11+3reb+5ast, R.Badzim 6+3reb+2ast, E.Senel 3+1reb+2ast Galatasaray: T.McGee 23+3reb+2ast, A.Caloiaro 12+6reb+3ast, D.Ennis 8+3reb+3ast, S.Kabaca 7+4reb+1ast, G.Koksal 6+2reb+1ast, D.Bost 6+3reb+8ast Darussafaka - Tofas 88-82 Everything could happen in Istanbul at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Dacka and 8th ranked Tofas had identical 6-6 record. This time Dacka used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Bursa 88-82 on Saturday night. Dacka shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. The former international point guard Dogus Ozdemiroglu (191-1996) nailed 22 points and 8 assists for the winning side and American point guard Markel Starks (187-1991, college: Georgetown, agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 19 points. The former international point guard Berk Ugurlu (192-1996) came up with 20 points and 8 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Senegalese center Boubacar Toure (213-1995, college: EMU) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Tofas in the defeat. Five Dacka and four Tofas players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Dacka (7-6) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Galatasaray. Loser Tofas keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Bahcesehir and Merkezefendi. Dacka's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Fenerbahce. Top scorers: Darussafaka: D.Ozdemiroglu 22+3reb+8ast, M.Starks 19+2reb+3ast, A.Yeboah 16+2reb, E.Osmani 11+4reb, C.Korkmaz 10+1reb+4ast, W.McCullough 8+1reb Tofas: B.Ugurlu 20+4reb+8ast, T.Ennis 15+3reb+3ast, B.Toure 12+10reb+1ast, B.Berke 10+3ast, E.Tanisan 9+3reb+2ast, A.Milaknis 8+1reb Anadolu Efes - Gaziantep 77-73 Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Gaziantep (4-9) lost to fifth ranked Efes (9-4) in Istanbul 73-77 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic (196-1994, agency: BeoBasket) nailed 20 points for the winning side and Armenian-American center Bryant Dunston (203-1986) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Efes players scored in double figures. American point guard Codi Miller-McIntyre (191-1994, college: Wake Forest) came up with a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists and Georgian-American point guard Conner Frankamp (185-1995, college: Wichita St.) added 29 points respectively for Gaziantep in the defeat. Efes moved-up to third place, which they share with Pinar Karsiyaka and Bursaspor. Loser Gaziantep keeps the thirteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Buyukcekmece. Efes will meet league's second-placed Turk Telekom in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gaziantep will play against Socar Petkim (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Anadolu Efes: V.Micic 20+1reb+1ast, R.Beaubois 18+1reb+2ast, W.Clyburn 14+2reb+3ast, B.Dunston 14+7reb+1ast, E.Arna 8+7reb+2ast, A.Polonara 2+5reb+3ast Gaziantep: C.Frankamp 29+1reb+2ast, M.Turen 12+4reb, C.Miller-McIntyre 10+12reb+10ast, M.Yasar 8+3reb+1ast, L.Hammonds 6+2reb+1ast, J.Egbunu 4+7reb+1ast Petkim - Fenerbahce 71-76 Everything went according to plan when first ranked Fenerbahce (11-2) defeated on the road 11th ranked Socar Petkim (5-8) 76-71 on Monday. Serbian swingman Marko Guduric (196-1995, agency: BeoBasket) nailed 19 points for the winning side and Canadian forward Dyshawn Pierre (198-1993, college: Dayton, agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 10 points and 10 rebounds. Fenerbahce's coach Dimitris Itoudis used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Ismail Ulusoy (183-1996) came up with 14 points, 9 assists and 4 steals and American center Jeremy Simmons (204-1989, college: Charleston) added 19 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) respectively for Socar Petkim in the defeat. Four Socar Petkim players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains first place with 11-2 record. Loser Socar Petkim keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Konyaspor. Fenerbahce's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Dacka. Top scorers: Fenerbahce: M.Guduric 19+3reb+2ast, J.Motley 15+2reb+2ast, C.Edwards 11+2reb, D.Pierre 10+10reb+1ast, S.Wilbekin 9+2reb+6ast, M.Mahmutoglu 4+2reb Petkim: J.Simmons 19+4reb+1ast, K.Chery 17+2reb+4ast, I.Ulusoy 14+3reb+9ast, P.Aldridge 10+10reb+3ast, D.Engindeniz 5+1reb+1ast, E.Arar 4+7reb+2ast Bursaspor - Besiktas 88-74 There was no surprise when 15th ranked Besiktas (3-10) lost on the road to fifth ranked Bursaspor (9-4) 88-74 on Monday. Bursaspor forced 25 Besiktas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) nailed a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and the former international swingman Onuralp Bitim (196-1999) accounted for 24 points and 5 steals. American center David McCormack (208-1999, college: Kansas) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Lithuanian forward Gediminas Orelik (199-1990) added 7 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Besiktas in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bursaspor moved-up to third place, which they share with Anadolu Efes and Pinar Karsiyaka. Loser Besiktas keeps the fifteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Manisa. Bursaspor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bursa to the arena Tofas. Top scorers: Bursaspor: Z.Auguste 26+13reb+3ast, O.Bitim 24+3reb+3ast, D.Needham 20+1reb+5ast, A.Clemmons 5+4reb+4ast, D.Dudzinski 4+6reb+2ast, A.Al-Dwairi 3+3reb Besiktas: D.McCormack 19+7reb, J.Usher 12+2reb+1ast, O.Ilyasoglu 10+4ast, M.Mooney 8+1reb+3ast, E.Guven 8+4reb, G.Orelik 7+9reb |
| Sherron Dorsey-Walker (ex Start) signs at Sigortam.net - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | |||
Dorsey-Walker has played previously professionally also in Holland (Zwolle). His team won Dutch Supercup in 2018 and 2020. He was voted to all-state Honorable Mention back in 2011 and 2012. Dorsey-Walker graduated from Oakland University in 2017 and it is his sixth season in pro basketball. |
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| Belize lands Jamell Harris for 2023 United Cup of Champions - by Ghassan Abousamra | ||
He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on four different continents. Harris is familiar with European, Asian, Latin American and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Canada (Titans), Chile (Valdivia), Colombia (Warriors), Iraq (Al Kahraba), Mexico (Tijuana Zonkeys), Saudi Arabia (Al Wehda), Norway (Froya Basket) and Belize (Hurricanes). His team made it to the Colombian LPB Semifinals in 2019. Harris graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2013 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. |
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| Javion Hamlet claims British BBL weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 24-year old guard had the game-high 33 points adding six rebounds and six assists for Newcastle E. as his team was edged out by Manchester G. (#7, 7-7) 99-97. Newcastle E. maintains the 9th position in British BBL. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. Newcastle E. have already lost 11 games and recorded just four victories. In the team's last game Hamlet had a remarkable 64.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Newcastle E.'s top player in his first season with the team. University of North Texas graduate has very impressive stats this year. Hamlet is league's best scorer averaging so far 21.9ppg. Hamlet is in league's top in and averages solid 56.4% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Tajh Green (203-F-1998) of Manchester G.. Green impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 24 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Manchester G. was edged by the higher-ranked Cheshire P. (#4, 9-9) 103-99. Despite lost game Manchester G. moved up to 7th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 7-7 record is not bad and everything may still change. Green is a newcomer at Manchester G. and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.3ppg (#2). He also registered 8.0 boards per game. The third best performed player last round was American Antonio Williams (183-PG-1997, agency: Players Group) of Plymouth P. (#6). Williams scored 26 points. Despite Williams' great performance Plymouth P. lost 63-87 to the higher-ranked London L. (#1, 12-2). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Plymouth P. needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 8 victories and 8 lost games. Williams has a great season in United Kingdom. After 13 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.8ppg (4th best) and assists with 4.7apg (7th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Padiet Wang (193-G-1998) of Surrey S. - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Dirk Williams (198-G-1994) of Manchester G. - 32 points and 5 rebounds 6. Kostas Koufos (213-C-1989) of London L. - 16 points and 10 rebounds 7. Larry Austin Jr. (188-G-1996) of Cheshire P. - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Will Neighbour (207-F/C-1990) of Cheshire P. - 21 points and 6 rebounds 9. Darius Defoe (203-F/C-1984) of Newcastle E. - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Anthony Roberson (196-G-1994) of Manchester G. - 14 points and 15 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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| Bassett is back at HK Eastern, ex Guaiqueries - by Eurobasket News | ||||
It is actually his comeback to Hong Kong as he has played here before. He played last summer at Guaiqueries in Venezuelan SPB league. In 11 games he had 7.2ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.1apg. Bassett helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played for Halcones UV Xalapa in Mexican LNBP where in four games he recorded 13.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 4.0apg. Bassett is quite experienced player. He has played in nine different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Bassett has played previously professionally in Argentina (Salta Basket), France (JL Bourg, JSA Bordeaux, SPO Rouen and Stade Clermont), Germany, Korea (Goyang and Seoul Knights), Romania, Dominican Republic (Marineros and Parque Hostos), United Arab Emirates (Al Naser, Al Sharjah and Al Bataeh) and Hong Kong (HK Eastern). He was voted to Korean KBL All-Star Game back in 2017. It's very possible he may end his playing career at HK Eastern. Bassett graduated from Troy University in 2008 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player. |
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| Orlovi signs Ivona Krakic - by Zeljko Zule | |
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ZKK-Orlovi-Banja-Luka (Division I) signed 23-year old Bosnian forward Ivona Krakic (188cm-1999, college: Georgian Court). Krakic started the season at Novosadska ZKA Novi Sad in Serbian 1 ZLS. In 8 games she had 5.0ppg and 5.4rpg. She represented Bosnia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Sopron (Hungary) six years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 4.6ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.3spg. Krakic graduated from Georgian Court University in 2020 and it is her third season as a professional player. |
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| ESTONIA |
| Estonia U16 edge Sweden U16 at the start of the Baltic Sea Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Estonia U16 - Sweden U16 96-75 Estonia U16 edged Sweden U16 96-75 at the start of the Baltic Sea Cup. The hosts opened the game with a 26-18 run and added a 23-18 rally in the second frame. Both sides exchanged the massive wins in the second half for the final result. Nora-Liis Veisberg (178-F-2008) was unstoppable with 23 points to pace all the winners. Frier Jade and Gruenmann Liisa had 20 points each in a win. Hakanson Hedda replied with 18 points in a loss, whilst Curman Lisen brought 14. |
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| Abdi leaves Bourges - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2012 she was drafted by Tulsa Shock (WNBA) in second round (13th overall). She has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. Abdi has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. She represented Sweden at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 4 games: 6.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.0spg, FGP: 37.0%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 42.9%. Abdi is a very experienced player. She has played also professionally in Israel (Maccabi Bnot Ashdod), Poland (Wisla Krakow), Slovakia (Good Angels), Spain (Avenida and Tenerife), Turkey (Mersin BSB, Botasspor Adana, Galatasaray, Kayseri and Yakin Dogu), WNBA (LA Sparks), Czech Republic (Zabiny Brno) and Sweden (08 Stockholm and Fryshuset). Abdi played in the final of Czech Republic D1 in 2012 and 2013. She was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic D1 Honorable Mention back in 2012 and 2013. Let's have closer look into Abdi's outlook: An European basketball rising star. Despite being very young, she is a pretty complete offensive player, who can shoot 3-pointers, can shoot off the dribble and post up. Defensively, she can be really good too, and grab lots of rebounds. Also, she has a great work ethic, passed the last years working hard on her physique. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
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| Panathlitikos ink Angela Tompkins, ex Antalya - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Tompkins is quite experienced player. She has played in four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Tompkins has played previously professionally also in Australia (Dolphins and Chargers), Cyprus (Asbis AEL Limassol and Etha), Greece (Panionios and Giannena) and Turkey (Cesme and Bodrum). She was also voted to Eurobasket.com Cyprus League All-Imports Team in 2020 and 2021. Tompkins graduated from Wichita State in 2018 and it is her fifth season as a professional player. |
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| Super League Round 10: Last-ranked Ulster Elks beat WIT Wildcats - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Bottom-ranked Ulster Elks managed to get a second victory, breaking the six-game losing streak on Monday night. This time newly promoted Ulster Elks won against fourth-ranked WIT Wildcats in Belfast 74-67. Ulster Elks (2-8) moved-up to ninth place. WIT Wildcats lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with five games lost. Ulster Elks are looking forward to face higher ranked Brunell (#7) in Cork in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. WIT Wildcats will play at home against Fr.Mathews and are hoping to win this game. Leader Trinity Meteors delivered the ninth victory. This time they beat 9th ranked NUIG Mystics (1-8) 63-57 in Galway. Trinity Meteors (9-1) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with Glanmire. Newly promoted NUIG Mystics dropped to the bottom place with eight games lost. Trinity Meteors' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Dublin DCU Mercy. The game in Cork was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Liffey Celtics (4-6) played at the court of eighth ranked Fr.Mathews (3-5). Fr.Mathews managed to secure a 6-point victory 72-66 on Saturday. Fr.Mathews maintains eighth position with 3-5 record. Liffey Celtics at the other side keep the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Brunell. Fr.Mathews will meet higher ranked WIT Wildcats (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Liffey Celtics will play against Killester and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 10 Brunell was crushed by DCU Mercy in Dublin 80-58. Killester lost to defending champion Glanmire at home 80-91.
DCU Mercy - Brunell 80-58 There was no surprise in Dublin where 7th ranked Brunell (4-6) was crushed by third ranked DCU Mercy (7-3) 80-58 on Friday. DCU Mercy maintains third position with 7-3 record having just two points less than leader Trinity Meteors. Brunell lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Liffey Celtics. DCU Mercy's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Dublin to the arena Trinity Meteors. NUIG Mystics - Trinity Meteors 57-63 Leader Trinity Meteors delivered the ninth victory. This time they beat 9th ranked NUIG Mystics (1-8) 63-57 in Galway. Trinity Meteors (9-1) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with Glanmire. Newly promoted NUIG Mystics dropped to the bottom place with eight games lost. Trinity Meteors' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Dublin DCU Mercy. Fr.Mathews - Liffey Celtics 72-66 The game in Cork was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Liffey Celtics (4-6) played at the court of eighth ranked Fr.Mathews (3-5). Fr.Mathews managed to secure a 6-point victory 72-66 on Saturday. Fr.Mathews maintains eighth position with 3-5 record. Liffey Celtics at the other side keep the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Brunell. Fr.Mathews will meet higher ranked WIT Wildcats (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Liffey Celtics will play against Killester and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Ulster Elks - WIT Wildcats 74-67 Bottom-ranked Ulster Elks managed to get a second victory, breaking the six-game losing streak on Monday night. This time newly promoted Ulster Elks won against fourth-ranked WIT Wildcats in Belfast 74-67. Ulster Elks (2-8) moved-up to ninth place. WIT Wildcats lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with five games lost. Ulster Elks are looking forward to face higher ranked Brunell (#7) in Cork in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. WIT Wildcats will play at home against Fr.Mathews and are hoping to win this game. Killester - Glanmire 80-91 No shocking result in a game in Dublin where second ranked Glanmire (9-1) defeated 5th ranked Killester (4-5) 91-80 on Monday. Glanmire have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Trinity Meteors. Loser Killester keeps the fifth place with five games lost. Glanmire will meet at home bottom-ranked NUIG Mystics (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Killester will play against Liffey Celtics (#6) in Kildare and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
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| D1 Round 11: M.Ramat Gan is defeated by Ramat Hasharon - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game between second ranked M.Ramat Gan (7-4) and sixth ranked Ramat Hasharon (5-5) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. M.Ramat Gan was defeated by Ramat Hasharon in Ramat Hen 82-66. Ramat Hasharon looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. International point guard Danielle Karsh (175-2001) helped adding 21 points and 6 assists. Ramat Hasharon's coach Daniela Reuven used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Jillian Alleyne (190-1994, college: Oregon, agency: LBM Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Ramat Hasharon maintains sixth place with 5-5 record. M.Ramat Gan at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Ramat Hasharon are looking forward to face H.Petah Tikva (#9) at home in the next round. M.Ramat Gan will play against ASA Jerusalem (#10) and is hoping to win this game. M.Haifa (#4) was upset in Haifa by seventh ranked E.Holon 64-59. It was an exceptional evening for Lithuanian guard Santa Okockyte-Baltkojiene (175-1992) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Courtney Hurt accounted for 16 points and 12 rebounds. American-Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds for M.Haifa in the defeat. E.Holon have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 5-6 record. M.Haifa at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. E.Holon will play against higher ranked H.Rishon LZ (#4) in Rishon Le-Zion in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. M.Haifa will play on the road against the league's leader M.Ashdod and will have a slim chance for a victory. D1 top team - M.Ashdod (11-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they beat eighth ranked Hertzliya (3-7) in Hertzeliya 88-70. The best player for the winners was Shatori Walker-Kimbrough who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Promise Amukamara produced 27 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Undefeated M.Ashdod have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Hertzliya lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. M.Ashdod will meet at home M.Haifa (#5) in the next round. Hertzliya will play against the league's second-placed E.Ramla and hope to secure a win. In the last two games of round 11 E.Ramla destroyed H.Petah Tikva on the opponent's court 85-52. H.Rishon LZ outscored ASA Jerusalem in a home game 94-62.
Hertzliya - M.Ashdod 70-88 D1 top team - M.Ashdod (11-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they beat eighth ranked Hertzliya (3-7) in Hertzeliya 88-70. M.Ashdod looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Hertzliya's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when M.Ashdod made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (180-1996, college: Maryland) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Her fellow American import point guard Natisha Hiedeman (173-1997, college: Marquette) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Four M.Ashdod players scored in double figures. Nigerian-American guard Promise Amukamara (173-1993, college: Arizona St.) produced 27 points and 4 assists and American forward Breanna Richardson (185-1995, college: MSU) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. M.Ashdod have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Hertzliya lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost. M.Ashdod will meet at home M.Haifa (#5) in the next round. Hertzliya will play against the league's second-placed E.Ramla and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: M.Ashdod: S.Walker-Kimbrough 29+8reb+8ast, A.Cohen 23+2reb+2ast, K.Brown 14+11reb+2ast, N.Hiedeman 10+7reb+10ast, T.Sahar 9+6reb+4ast, M.Dayan 3+1ast Hertzliya: P.Amukamara 27+4reb+4ast, B.Richardson 21+5reb, M.Shea 7+3reb+2ast, S.Zambrotta 7+1reb+3ast, B.Day 5+13reb, O.Lavy 3+3reb+5ast H.Petah Tikva - E.Ramla 52-85 Very expected game when 9th ranked H.Petah Tikva (2-9) was crushed at home by third ranked E.Ramla (7-3) 85-52 on Monday. E.Ramla held H.Petah Tikva to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded H.Petah Tikva 51-30 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. E.Ramla looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by H.Petah Tikva's players. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was forward Emma Cannon (190-1989, college: FSC) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Shakira Austin (196-1999, college: Ole Miss, agency: LBM Management) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Four E.Ramla players scored in double figures. Guard Kenisha Bell (175-1994, college: Minnesota) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. H.Petah Tikva's coach Roie Levin gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion moved-up to second place. H.Petah Tikva lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. E.Ramla will meet at home Hertzliya (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. H.Petah Tikva will play against Ramat Hasharon and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: E.Ramla: S.Austin 22+15reb+3ast, E.Cannon 22+14reb+5ast, E.Rotberg 11+6reb+4ast, K.Noor 10+2reb+2ast, Y.Danan 8+2reb+2ast, E.Dikaioulaku 5+5reb+8ast H.Petah Tikva: M.Cowling 19+6reb+1ast, K.Bell 16+9reb+1ast, H.Hadad 4+6reb+2ast, L.Purvis 4, D.Daniele 3, A.Snow 2+1reb H.Rishon LZ - ASA Jerusalem 94-62 Very predictable result in Rishon Le-Zion where fifth ranked H.Rishon LZ (6-4) smashed bottom-ranked ASA Jerusalem (1-10) 94-62 on Monday. They outrebounded ASA Jerusalem 51-25 including a 17-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. H.Rishon LZ looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was forward Kaila Charles (185-1998, college: Maryland) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Kristen Simon (188-1995, college: USC) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Five H.Rishon LZ players scored in double figures. Guard Taylor Wurtz (183-1990, college: Wisconsin) produced 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the guests. ASA Jerusalem's coach Ohad Gal gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for H.Rishon LZ. They moved-up to fourth place. ASA Jerusalem lost their tenth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. H.Rishon LZ will meet at home E.Holon (#7) in the next round. ASA Jerusalem will play against M.Ramat Gan and hope to win that game. Top scorers: H.Rishon LZ: K.Charles 23+9reb+6ast, K.Simon 19+12reb+2ast, J.Hooper 16+13reb+3ast, K.Hila 16+6reb+5ast, E.Zipel 11+7reb+6ast, G.Roni 5 ASA Jerusalem: T.Wurtz 33+8reb+3ast, T.Turudic 14+5reb+1ast, D.Adams 9+6reb+7ast, F.Adi 4+4reb, N.Noah 2, S.Moran 0 M.Haifa - E.Holon 59-64 M.Haifa (#4) was upset in Haifa by seventh ranked E.Holon 64-59. It was an exceptional evening for Lithuanian guard Santa Okockyte-Baltkojiene (175-1992) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. American-Bosnian forward Courtney Hurt (185-1990, college: VCU) accounted for 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Four E.Holon players scored in double figures. American-Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds and American point guard Chelsea Hopkins (173-1990, college: SDSU) added 11 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals respectively for M.Haifa in the defeat. E.Holon have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 5-6 record. M.Haifa at the other side dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. E.Holon will play against higher ranked H.Rishon LZ (#4) in Rishon Le-Zion in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. M.Haifa will play on the road against the league's leader M.Ashdod and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: E.Holon: S.Okockyte-Baltkojiene 17+10reb+6ast, C.Hurt 16+12reb+2ast, D.Raber 16+9reb+2ast, A.Harden 12+5reb+5ast, K.Hodaya 3+9reb+1ast, C.Ofer 0+1reb+1ast M.Haifa: A.Okonkwo 18+9reb+1ast, C.Hopkins 11+7reb+6ast, A.Bulgak 9+8reb, R.May 8+2ast, L.Tal 6+2reb+1ast, G.Eisner 3+6reb+4ast M.Ramat Gan - Ramat Hasharon 66-82 The game between second ranked M.Ramat Gan (7-4) and sixth ranked Ramat Hasharon (5-5) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. M.Ramat Gan was defeated by Ramat Hasharon in Ramat Hen 82-66. Ramat Hasharon looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. International point guard Danielle Karsh (175-2001) helped adding 21 points and 6 assists. Ramat Hasharon's coach Daniela Reuven used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American center Jillian Alleyne (190-1994, college: Oregon, agency: LBM Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and the former international Tslil Vaturi (175-1998) scored 21 points. Ramat Hasharon maintains sixth place with 5-5 record. M.Ramat Gan at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Ramat Hasharon are looking forward to face H.Petah Tikva (#9) at home in the next round. M.Ramat Gan will play against ASA Jerusalem (#10) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Ramat Hasharon: A.Jenkins 22+13reb+2ast, D.Karsh 21+3reb+6ast, O.Kesten-Raz 15+4reb+2ast, C.Collier 9+14reb+3ast, S.Rotem 6+1ast, J.Jones 6+5reb+7ast M.Ramat Gan: T.Vaturi 21+2reb+3ast, J.Alleyne 14+12reb+3ast, H.Alis 11+2reb+2ast, J.Nared 9+6reb+4ast, B.Brown 7+9reb+9ast, N.Shalom 2+3reb |
| E.Ramla tabs Olesia Malashenko - by Eran Sela | |||
She was also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Malashenko played for Ukrainian Senior National Team between 2009 and 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. She also represented Ukraine at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 4 games: 13.3ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 61.8%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 88.9%. Malashenko is a very experienced player. She has played also professionally in Belgium (Namur and Castors Braine), France (Villeneuve, Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration and Arras), Italy (Ragusa), Jordan (Orthodox), Russia (Chevakata), Turkey (Mersin BSB, Edirne, Mersin MBK and Adana) and Ukraine (Byelaia Akacia, Interkhim and Budivelnyk). Malashenko won Belgian League championship title in 2009, 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2009 and 2019. Among many awards she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Honorable Mention back in 2020. |
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| Siauliai inks Yuliya Gutevych, ex Budivelnyk - by Eurobasket News | |
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Siauliu-Siauliai (Moteru Lyga) signed 22-year old Ukrainian power forward Yuliya Gutevych (182cm-2000, agency: BIG). Gutevych played last season at Budivelnyk in Ukrainian Superleague. In 24 games she had just 2.7ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.3apg. She helped them to win the cup. The previous (2020-21) season she played at KSLI-Kyiv (Higher League) in Ukraine. Gutevych contributed to her team winning the Higher League title. She represented Ukraine at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 4.0ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.0apg. |
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| D1 Round 9: MTB defeat AREH - 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 top-ranked AREH (1-6) on the court of fourth ranked MTB on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by MTB 70-41. MTB maintains fourth place with 4-2 record. Newly promoted AREH still keeps top position with six games lost. MTB are looking forward to face league's second-placed KACM in Marrakech in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. AREH will have a break next round. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Rabat: FAR (#3) and FUS Rabat (#6). FAR (4-1) crushed visiting FUS Rabat (4-4) by 30 points 65-35. FAR maintains third place with 4-1 record having just one point less than leader CODM. FUS Rabat at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Very important is a road loss of second ranked OCY (0-5) against sixth ranked FUS Rabat (4-4) on Sunday night. Visiting OCY unexpectedly was crushed by in Rabat 11-100. FUS Rabat moved-up to fifth place. Loser OCY still closes the standings with five games lost. In the last game of round 9 IRAN smashed RCOZ on the road 55-34.
FAR - FUS Rabat 65-35 Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Rabat: FAR (#3) and FUS Rabat (#6). FAR (4-1) crushed visiting FUS Rabat (4-4) by 30 points 65-35. FAR maintains third place with 4-1 record having just one point less than leader CODM. FUS Rabat at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. RCOZ - IRAN 34-55 No shocking result in a game when leader IRAN (8-0) crushed 5th ranked RCOZ (3-3) in Oued Zem 55-34 on Sunday. IRAN have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Newly promoted IRAN maintains first place with 8-0 record. Loser RCOZ dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. IRAN will meet at home OSC (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. RCOZ will have a break next round. FUS Rabat - OCY 100-11 Very important is a road loss of second ranked OCY (0-5) against sixth ranked FUS Rabat (4-4) on Sunday night. Visiting OCY unexpectedly was crushed by in Rabat 11-100. FUS Rabat moved-up to fifth place. Loser OCY still closes the standings with five games lost. MTB - AREH 70-41 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked AREH (1-6) on the court of fourth ranked MTB on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by MTB 70-41. MTB maintains fourth place with 4-2 record. Newly promoted AREH still keeps top position with six games lost. MTB are looking forward to face league's second-placed KACM in Marrakech in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. AREH will have a break next round. |
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| Jones' 18 points, 16 rebounds lead No. 2 Stanford by Arizona - by Eurobasket News |
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Haley Jones (6'1''-G-2001) had 18 points, a season-high 16 rebounds and five assists, and second-ranked Stanford picked up its defense after the first quarter and rolled past No. 15 Arizona 73-57 in a Monday showdown of the 2021 national champion Cardinal and NCAA runner-up Wildcats. Francesca Belibi (6'1''-F-2001) contributed season-bests of 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for Stanford (15-1, 3-0 Pac-12), which held Arizona to seven second-quarter points on the way to winning its 10th straight game since the team's lone defeat in a 76-71 overtime loss to No. 1 South Carolina on Nov. 20. Jade Loville (5'11''-G/F) scored 12 for a Wildcats team (12-2, 2-1) that came in averaging 81.2 points per game and was beating teams by an average of 22.2 points - but no team has scored more than 77 points against the Cardinal since the start of the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season. Both power programs struggled to find their 3-point grooves - Arizona going 1 for 6 in the first half and Stanford 3 of 13. Hannah Jump (6'0''-G-2001) made four for Stanford on the way to 13 points. Cameron Brink (6'4''-F-2001) overcame a cold shooting day to finish with 12 points, six rebounds and three more blocks. She shot 3 of 15, missing all six of her 3-point tries and with four turnovers but was picked up by Stanford's deep supporting cast. Stanford committed five quick turnovers and missed its initial three shots before Jump hit a 3-pointer at the 6:14 mark of the first. That helped the Cardinal warm up and use a 6-0 burst to get going as Arizona had a short drought. The Cardinal made five straight shots during a 7-0 run to go ahead 17-11 and led 19-15 after the first - when Jones already had six points, five rebounds and four assists. Belibi went down hard late in the third on an intentional foul call against Loville. Stanford won its 37th straight game against Pac-12 teams including the past two conference titles and postseason. Courtesy of: arizonawildcats.com |
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| Fribourg signs Juliunn Redmond, ex Gran Canaria - by Luca Maffioli | ||||
She graduated from Illinois State in 2022 and it is her first season as a professional player. |
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| Estonia U16 edge Sweden U16 at the start of the Baltic Sea Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Estonia U16 - Sweden U16 96-75 Estonia U16 edged Sweden U16 96-75 at the start of the Baltic Sea Cup. The hosts opened the game with a 26-18 run and added a 23-18 rally in the second frame. Both sides exchanged the massive wins in the second half for the final result. Nora-Liis Veisberg (178-F-2008) was unstoppable with 23 points to pace all the winners. Frier Jade and Gruenmann Liisa had 20 points each in a win. Hakanson Hedda replied with 18 points in a loss, whilst Curman Lisen brought 14. |
| Estonia U16 edge Sweden U16 at the start of the Baltic Sea Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Estonia U16 - Sweden U16 96-75 Estonia U16 edged Sweden U16 96-75 at the start of the Baltic Sea Cup. The hosts opened the game with a 26-18 run and added a 23-18 rally in the second frame. Both sides exchanged the massive wins in the second half for the final result. Nora-Liis Veisberg (178-F-2008) was unstoppable with 23 points to pace all the winners. Frier Jade and Gruenmann Liisa had 20 points each in a win. Hakanson Hedda replied with 18 points in a loss, whilst Curman Lisen brought 14. |
| Abdi leaves Bourges - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2012 she was drafted by Tulsa Shock (WNBA) in second round (13th overall). She has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. Abdi has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2011 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. She represented Sweden at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 4 games: 6.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.0spg, FGP: 37.0%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 42.9%. Abdi is a very experienced player. She has played also professionally in Israel (Maccabi Bnot Ashdod), Poland (Wisla Krakow), Slovakia (Good Angels), Spain (Avenida and Tenerife), Turkey (Mersin BSB, Botasspor Adana, Galatasaray, Kayseri and Yakin Dogu), WNBA (LA Sparks), Czech Republic (Zabiny Brno) and Sweden (08 Stockholm and Fryshuset). Abdi played in the final of Czech Republic D1 in 2012 and 2013. She was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic D1 Honorable Mention back in 2012 and 2013. Let's have closer look into Abdi's outlook: An European basketball rising star. Despite being very young, she is a pretty complete offensive player, who can shoot 3-pointers, can shoot off the dribble and post up. Defensively, she can be really good too, and grab lots of rebounds. Also, she has a great work ethic, passed the last years working hard on her physique. (via @Be_BasketFr) |
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| Fribourg signs Juliunn Redmond, ex Gran Canaria - by Luca Maffioli | ||||
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| Panathlitikos ink Angela Tompkins, ex Antalya - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Tompkins is quite experienced player. She has played in four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Tompkins has played previously professionally also in Australia (Dolphins and Chargers), Cyprus (Asbis AEL Limassol and Etha), Greece (Panionios and Giannena) and Turkey (Cesme and Bodrum). She was also voted to Eurobasket.com Cyprus League All-Imports Team in 2020 and 2021. Tompkins graduated from Wichita State in 2018 and it is her fifth season as a professional player. |
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| E.Ramla tabs Olesia Malashenko - by Eran Sela | |||
She was also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Malashenko played for Ukrainian Senior National Team between 2009 and 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. She also represented Ukraine at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 4 games: 13.3ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 61.8%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 88.9%. Malashenko is a very experienced player. She has played also professionally in Belgium (Namur and Castors Braine), France (Villeneuve, Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration and Arras), Italy (Ragusa), Jordan (Orthodox), Russia (Chevakata), Turkey (Mersin BSB, Edirne, Mersin MBK and Adana) and Ukraine (Byelaia Akacia, Interkhim and Budivelnyk). Malashenko won Belgian League championship title in 2009, 2018 and 2019 and the cup in 2009 and 2019. Among many awards she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Honorable Mention back in 2020. |
| Siauliai inks Yuliya Gutevych, ex Budivelnyk - by Eurobasket News | |
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Siauliu-Siauliai (Moteru Lyga) signed 22-year old Ukrainian power forward Yuliya Gutevych (182cm-2000, agency: BIG). Gutevych played last season at Budivelnyk in Ukrainian Superleague. In 24 games she had just 2.7ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.3apg. She helped them to win the cup. The previous (2020-21) season she played at KSLI-Kyiv (Higher League) in Ukraine. Gutevych contributed to her team winning the Higher League title. She represented Ukraine at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 4.0ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.0apg. |
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WABA Superleague Standings
Second Stage: Round 1 Jan. 11: Duga - Vojvodina 021 Jan. 11: Zagreb - Celje Jan. 11: Buducnost - Lavovi Jan. 11: Montana - Orlovi |
| Orlovi signs Ivona Krakic - by Zeljko Zule | |
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ZKK-Orlovi-Banja-Luka (Division I) signed 23-year old Bosnian forward Ivona Krakic (188cm-1999, college: Georgian Court). Krakic started the season at Novosadska ZKA Novi Sad in Serbian 1 ZLS. In 8 games she had 5.0ppg and 5.4rpg. She represented Bosnia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Sopron (Hungary) six years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 4.6ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.3spg. Krakic graduated from Georgian Court University in 2020 and it is her third season as a professional player. |
