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| ABA LEAGUE |
| Igokea keeps Boskovic for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
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BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac (Division I) re-signed 20-year old 193cm shooting guard Srdjan Boskovic for upcoming season. Boskovic has played there for the last two seasons. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Student-Igokea. He helped them to win the league title. BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac roster for 2023-24: Guards: Edin Atic Marko Jeremic Srdjan Boskovic Faruk Duvnjak Forwards: Marko Josilo Nikola Maric Centers: Jackie Carmichael Zoran Nikolic Dusan Makitan Andrej Acimovic |
| KK Borac Cacak signs rookie Filip Rebraca in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Rebraca started his college career at University of North Dakota (NCAA) where he played three seasons. Then he moved to University of Iowa (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at The Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, MA. Of course it will be his first season in professional basketball. KK Borac Cacak roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ronaldo Segu Nikola Manojlovic Forwards: Tylan Birts Filip Rebraca |
| ANTIGUA |
| ABBA Stats Leaders |
| Flyers capture ABBA title - by Eurobasket News |
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Flyers - Cutie Ovals 73-68 Flyers claimed ABBA League title. They overcame Cutie Ovals in the third game of the championship series to complete the sweep. Flyers forced 35 Cutie Ovals turnovers. It was a good game for the former international center Adonis Humphreys (198-1994, college: SW Illinois JC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. David Hernandez contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) answered with 30 points and 8 rebounds and the former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) added 17 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Cutie Ovals. Top scorers: Flyers: H.David 16+6reb+2ast, A.Humphreys 13+15reb+4ast, J.Williams 10+10reb+2ast, A.Kenya 10+1reb+3ast, M.Xavier 8+8reb+5ast, B.Kwame 8+12reb+1ast Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 30+8reb+3ast, A.Jackson 17+15reb+2ast, N.Drew 6+10reb+3ast, L.McCoy 5+6reb+5ast, M.Davis 5+7reb+3ast, B.Matthew 5+2reb+1ast |
| ARGENTINA |
| Federico Zezular joins Quimsa - by Eurobasket News | ||||
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| Echague lands Ignacio Echevarria - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously for Atletico Tostado. Echevarria won Argentinian Torneo Federal (Centro) championship title in 2017. |
| World University Games: Czech Republic advanced to the Final game - by Eurobasket News |
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Argentina - Czech Republic 68:85 Czech Republic advanced to the Final game of the World University Games as they overcame Argentina 85-68. The European side started with a 23-10 and never looked behind. Argentina managed to win the second period 17-16, however Czech Republic posted a 23-18 run in the third quarter, whilst both teams nailed 23 points each in the last stanza. Lubos Kovar (203-F/C-2000) top-scored for the winners with 26 points and Patrick Samoura (197-G/F-2000, college: UT Tyler) delivered 20. Jan Zidek (206-F-1999) followed them with 8 points, while Matej Burda (187-PG-2001) and Nikolaos Noumeros (198-F-2001) had 7 each. |
| Ezequiel Herrera joins Melilla - by Eurobasket News | |
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Melilla Sport Capital Enrique Soler (LEB Silver) agreed terms with 26-year old naturalized Argentinian shooting guard Ezequiel Herrera (185cm-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) for new 2023-24 season. He played last season at Navarra. In 32 LEB Silver games he had 6.3ppg and 1.3rpg. He helped them to make it to the Spanish LEB Plata Play-Off final. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Avila Autentica El Bulevar (EBA) where in 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.8ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.3apg and 1.8spg in that year. Herrera has played previously for Spanish team Paterna. |
| AUSTRIA |
| Eisenstadt keeps Boya for another season - by Stefan Heinrich | ||||
He played there last season. In 14 BSL games he averaged 13.4ppg, 10.7rpg and 1.7bpg. He has been regularly called to Cameroonian Senior National Team since 2022. He graduated from Bradley University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. His team won MVC Tournament in 2019 and 2020. Coldmaris BBC Nord Dragonz Eisenstadt roster for 2023-24: Petar Cosic Lukas Hahn Lukas Knor Aristide Boya Valentin Pasterk David Trukesitz Dogus Demirel Lenny Grafl Konstantin Sauer Coach: Felix Jambor |
| Den Helder adds Flood to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Omonia in Cypriot OPAP Basket League. In 24 games he had very impressive stats: 16.5ppg, 4.7rpg, 6.3apg (top 2), and 1.0spg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Third Team. Flood has been also a member of the Irish international program for some years. He has regularly played for the Irish senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2016. Flood represented Ireland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) for Small Countries in Dublin (Ireland) two years ago. He has played also professionally in Germany (Arvato College Wizards). His college team won Irish National Cup in 2016. Flood graduated from Longwood College in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for Santa Fe College for one year. Den Helder Suns roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Centers: Coach: Daniel Nelson |
| BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
| Bonn inks Savion Flagg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented USA at the Albert Schweitzer International Tournament in Mannheim (Unofficial World Championships U18) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 1.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.7apg. Flagg was also voted Lou Henson National Player of the Year Award Finalist in 2022. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. He played also for Texas A&M University for 4 years. Telekom Baskets Bonn roster for 2023-24: Guards: Harald Frey Glynn Watson_Jr. Brian Fobbs Sam Griesel Forwards: Florian Koch Till Pape Savion Flagg Coach: Roel Moors |
| Bursaspor inks David Michineau - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Metropolitans in French Betclic ELITE ProA where in 21 games he recorded 7.8ppg, 2.1rpg and 4.0apg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to French ProA All-Star Game. He also played 13 games in Eurocup where he averaged 8.5ppg, 2.2rpg and 3.1apg in that year. Michineau helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. In 2016 he was drafted by New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) in second round (39th overall). He has been a member of French international program for some years. Michineau has been regularly called to French senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. He has played previously professionally in France (Cholet Basket, Chalons Reims, Hyeres-Toulon and Chalon/Saor) and NBA Summer League (LA Clippers). Michineau's team made it to the French Leaders Cup Final Four in 2020. Frutti Extra Bursaspor roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Michineau Omer Al Jordan Floyd Mithat Ozalp Forwards: Anthony Brown Metin Turen Michael Young Sarper Mutaf Centers: Johnny Hamilton Ahmet Duran Coach: Jure Zdovc |
| BELGIUM |
| David Kralj is a newcomer at Rogaska - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at Zlatorog. But the most of that year he spent at Leuven Bears in Belgian league where in 12 BNXT League games he recorded 8.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.5apg and 1.2spg in that year. He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 16.2ppg, 5.7rpg, 3.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 57.1%, 3PT: 35.7%, FT: 74.1%. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Honorable Mention back in 2019. He attended Coastal Carolina College until 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Rogaska Crystal roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sandi Cebular David Kralj Luka Bozak Patrik Tabak Domen Mocnik Stas Sivka Coach: Dragisa Drobnjak |
| BOSNIA |
| Siroki signs Gabrijel Karamarko, ex Zadar U19 - by Zeljko Zule | |
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HKK Siroki Brijeg (Division I) signed 18-year old Croatian guard Gabrijel Karamarko (190cm-2004) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Karamarko played last season at KK Zadar U19 team in Croatian U19 League. In two ABA League U19 games he had 13.5ppg, 7.0rpg, 9.5apg (top 2), 3.5spg (in top 2) and 1.0bpg. |
| Alkar adds Covic to their roster - by Zeljko Zule | |
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KK Alkar Sinj (Premijer Liga) added to their roster 19-year old Bosnian center Ante Covic (205cm-94kg-2004) for season 2023-24. Covic has played for the last two years at Bosco. In 14 Premijer Liga games in Croatia he recorded just 2.9ppg and 1.3rpg last season. He represented Bosnia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Udine (Italy) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 3.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.0bpg. Covic has played also professionally in Bosnia (Pepi Sport). He played in the final of Croatian Prva Liga in 2022. |
| Igokea keeps Boskovic for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
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BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac (Division I) re-signed 20-year old 193cm shooting guard Srdjan Boskovic for upcoming season. Boskovic has played there for the last two seasons. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Student-Igokea. He helped them to win the league title. BC Igokea Mtel Aleksandrovac roster for 2023-24: Guards: Edin Atic Marko Jeremic Srdjan Boskovic Faruk Duvnjak Forwards: Marko Josilo Nikola Maric Centers: Jackie Carmichael Zoran Nikolic Dusan Makitan Andrej Acimovic |
| Nutall's pro career starts at Siroki - by Zeljko Zule | |||
He started his college career at Sam Houston State University (NCAA) where he played three seasons. Then he moved to Southern Methodist University (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Bryan in Bryan, TX. So his pro career will start in Bosnia. HKK Siroki Brijeg roster for 2023-24: Guards: Zach Nutall Gabrijel Karamarko Centers: Mateo Colak Mile Covic |
| BRAZIL |
| World University Games: USA Falls to Brazil - by Eurobasket News |
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Team USA was unable to overcome an early deficit against a solid shooting performance by Brazil falling 82-95 in the semifinals of the World University Games on Friday. The United States mounted a 20-9 in the third quarter to pull the game within two, but Brazil managed to answer holding off the comeback attempt by USA. With the loss, Team USA will face the loser of the other semifinal game between Argentina and Czech Republic in the Bronze Medal Game on Sunday. The United States defeated the Czech Republic in pool play 76-72 but has not faced Argentina which is 4-0 entering the semifinals. Adyel Borges (188-PG-2002) led the winners with 20 points, while Lucas Siewert (208-F-1997, college: Colorado) added 19 points for Brazil. Kolby King (188-G-2003) led all scorers in the contest with 21 points with 18 of those scored in the second half. He also pulled down five rebounds and swiped a game-high three steals. Kevin Cross (203-F-2000) had his best scoring performance of the World University Games pouring in 18 points with 14 coming in the second half. The next top scorers for Team USA were Jaylen Forbes (196-G-2000) with 14 and Sion James (196-G-2002) with 11. Both Forbes and James led the team on the glass with seven boards each. Tre'Vonte Williams (190-G) rounded out the players in double figures for USA with 10 points and four rebounds. The contest went back and forth early in the opening frame with the United States and Brazil exchanging leads seven times until the USA built its largest lead of the day at 17-13 with 4:07 on the clock. Brazil closed the quarter on a 13-3 run to claim the momentum and put the USA down 20-26 at the end of the first. In the second quarter the deficit extended to double figures for the United States as Brazil outscored Team USA 24-17. Cross and James combined for 12 of the USA's 17 points as the team hit the locker room trailing 37-50. King and Cross sparked a rally by Team USA in the third cutting the deficit to 57-59 with 4:32 on the clock after a 20-9 scoring run. The duo combined for 19 points in the frame including three three-pointers for King. However, Brazil closed the third quarter with an 11-4 run putting the United States down 61-70 entering the fourth. A barrage of threes from Brazil's Adyel Felipe Pereira Borges in the final frame stemmed any chance for a comeback by Team USA. The United States ultimately fell 82-95 in the semifinals. Courtesy of: tulanegreenwave.com |
| Vitor Faverani agreed terms with Sao Paulo - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Faverani was a member of Brazilian international program for some years. He was called to Brazilian Senior National Team back in 2013 and previously for U18 National Team in 2005. Faverani is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Faverani has played previously professionally in Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Italy, Spain (Barca, Valencia, Murcia, Zaragoza and Gipuzkoa), NBA (Boston Celtics) and NBA G League (Maine Celtics). His team won InterContinental Cup in 2022. Sao Paulo FC roster for 2023-24: Guards: Betinho Duarte Ricardo Fischer Henrique Coelho Cordero Bennett Malcolm Miller Thiago Nunes Forwards: Tyrone Curnell Dominique Coleman Lucas Siewert Centers: Vitor Faverani Ralfi Ansaloni |
| Raul Neto joins Fenerbahce - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2013 he was drafted by Atlanta Hawks (NBA) in second round (47th overall). He was also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. Neto played for Brazilian Senior National Team between 2009 and 2016 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2011. He represented Brazil at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 4.8ppg, 1.4rpg, 2.6apg. Neto is quite experienced player. Neto's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. Neto has played previously professionally in Spain (Murcia), NBA (Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards), NBA G League (SLC Stars) and Brazil (Minas). His team made it to the Brazilian National League Semifinals in 2009 and 2010. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guards: Melih Mahmutoglu Raul Neto Scottie Wilbekin Tyler Dorsey Sehmus Hazer Yam Madar Forwards: Dyshawn Pierre Metecan Birsen Nigel Hayes-Davis Nathan Sestina Marko Guduric Centers: Sertac Sanli Georgios Papagiannis Johnathan Motley Coach: Dimitris Itoudis |
| CAMEROON |
| Eisenstadt keeps Boya for another season - by Stefan Heinrich | ||||
He played there last season. In 14 BSL games he averaged 13.4ppg, 10.7rpg and 1.7bpg. He has been regularly called to Cameroonian Senior National Team since 2022. He graduated from Bradley University in 2022 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. His team won MVC Tournament in 2019 and 2020. Coldmaris BBC Nord Dragonz Eisenstadt roster for 2023-24: Petar Cosic Lukas Hahn Lukas Knor Aristide Boya Valentin Pasterk David Trukesitz Dogus Demirel Lenny Grafl Konstantin Sauer Coach: Felix Jambor |
| CANADA |
| Gravelines sign Johnny Berhanemeskel - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played in the final of CIS Tournament in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2022) summer he played at Blackjacks (CEBL) in Canada. In three games he got high stats: 19.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.3apg in 2022 year. He also represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 11.1ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 36.0%, 3PT: 39.2%, FT: 78.6%. He is quite experienced player. Berhanemeskel has played also professionally in Estonia (Tallinna Kalev), Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven), Greece (Larissa BC), Spain (Zaragoza and Araberri) and France (Chorale de Roanne, JSF Nanterre and Boulazac Basket). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to USBasket.com All-CEBL Honorable Mention back in 2020. He graduated from University of Ottawa in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. Berhanemeskel played in the final of CIS Tournament in 2014 and 2015. He played also for Loyola Hawks for one year. BCM Gravelines Dunkerque roster for 2023-24: Guards: Johnny Berhanemeskel Thomas Cornely Kris Clyburn Loren Jackson Forwards: Valentin Chery Roman Domon |
| Saint Quentin tabs MJ Walker - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented USA at the FIBA Americas Championship U18 in Valdivia (Chile) seven years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 4 games: 2.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.0apg. Walker has played previously professionally in NBA (Phoenix Suns) and NBA G League (Westchester Knicks). He played in the final of ACC Tournament in 2019 and 2021. Walker was voted to All-ACC Honorable Mention back in 2020. He graduated from Florida State University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball roster for 2023-24: Guards: MJ Walker Tyger Campbell Forward: Roberts Blums Center: Dominik Olejniczak |
| CAPE VERDE |
| China outgun Cape Verde in Trento - by Eurobasket News |
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China - Cape Verde 86-66 China overcame Cape Verde at the start of the Trento international friendly tournament. Yongxi Cui (196-G-2003) came up with 18 points to lead the Asian powerhouse. China grabbed a 19-15 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the margin at 7-point mark at the interval 36-29. China kept mounting the pressure in the second half. They erupted for 26 points to gain a 17-point lead. They poured in 24 points in the fourth stanza and raced to the victory. Shuo Fang (189-PG-1990) notched 11 points for China. Ivan Almeida (198-SF-1989, college: Stonehill) answered with 20 points for Cape Verde. |
| CEBL |
| Round 1 of 1/8 Finals. Scarborough and Edmonton advance - by Eurobasket News |
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Scarborough - Brampton 98-74 Shooting Stars looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Honey Badgers' players. American point guard Anthony Barber (188-1994, college: NC State) fired 32 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. His fellow American import center Kyree Walker (198-2000) chipped in 25 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Shooting Stars' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Callum Baker (188-2000, college: Flagler) produced 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Zane Waterman (203-1995, college: Manhattan) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Shooting Stars and five Honey Badgers players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Brampton: C.Baker 16+7reb+4ast, S.Stevenson 16+4reb+2ast, P.Oduro 12+4reb+2ast, C.John 11+3reb+2ast, Z.Waterman 10+10reb+2ast, A.Hamilton 6 Scarborough: A.Barber 32+6reb+7ast, K.Walker 25+4reb+2ast, I.Mike 15+9reb+1ast, Z.Moore 12+5reb+2ast, K.Young 6+7reb+10ast, G.Juozapaitis 4+1reb Winnipeg - Edmonton 81-87 Stingers players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Isiah Osborne (196-1996, college: Carleton) who helped to win the game recording 24 points. Brody Clarke (203-1996, college: Alberta) contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Stingers players scored in double figures. American guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) answered with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists and British-Jamaican point guard Jelani Watson-Gayle (186-1998, college: FPU) added 18 points in the effort for Sea Bears. Top scorers: Winnipeg: T.Allen 35+10reb+5ast, J.Watson-Gayle 18+4reb+2ast, H.Simon 11+11reb, A.Hess 5+5reb+2ast, S.Osayande 5+7reb+1ast, G.Yang 5+2reb+1ast Edmonton: I.Osborne 24+1reb+2ast, B.Clarke 13+6reb+6ast, A.Uguak 11+4reb+4ast, L.Williamson 11+2reb+1ast, M.Lufile 9+4reb, S.Gibson 6+4reb+2ast |
| CHINA |
| NBL Round 13: HK JinNiu defeat Shaanxi - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Shaanxi (11-3) on the court of eleventh ranked HK JinNiu on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by HK JinNiu 87-80. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Shaanxi. HK JinNiu (5-9) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Henan. Shaanxi at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. HK JinNiu is looking forward to face league's second-placed Anhui W. on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shaanxi will play against Guangxi and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Liaoning Y. (9-5) against ninth ranked Jiangxi (6-8) on Friday night. Visiting Liaoning Y. was defeated by Jiangxi in a tough game on the road 93-98. Jiangxi moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Liaoning Y. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the third position with five games lost. Jiangxi will play against Jiangsu YS (#7) in Yannan in the next round. Liaoning Y. will play at home against Hebei (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track. An interesting game for Anhui W. (10-4) which hosted in Anhui 4th placed Hunan (8-6). Second ranked Anhui W. had an easy win 114-92. Anhui W. have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 10-4 record behind leader Shaanxi. Loser Hunan keeps the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Guangxi. Anhui W. will meet at home HK JinNiu (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hunan will play against Hefei (#8) and hope to secure a win. Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Guangxi beat Henan on the road 92-83. Hefei destroyed Jiangsu YS on its own court 117-96. Hebei unfortunately lost to Wuhan in a road game 116-120.
Jiangxi - Liaoning Y. 98-93 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Liaoning Y. (9-5) against ninth ranked Jiangxi (6-8) on Friday night. Visiting Liaoning Y. was defeated by Jiangxi in a tough game on the road 93-98. Jiangxi moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Liaoning Y. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the third position with five games lost. Jiangxi will play against Jiangsu YS (#7) in Yannan in the next round. Liaoning Y. will play at home against Hebei (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Henan - Guangxi 83-92 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Guangxi (8-6) beat on the road 8th ranked Henan (5-9) 92-83 on Friday. Guangxi have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Hunan. Newly promoted Henan dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with HK JinNiu. Guangxi will meet league's leader Shaanxi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Henan will play against Wuhan (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Anhui W. - Hunan 114-92 An interesting game for Anhui W. (10-4) which hosted in Anhui 4th placed Hunan (8-6). Second ranked Anhui W. had an easy win 114-92. Anhui W. have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 10-4 record behind leader Shaanxi. Loser Hunan keeps the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Guangxi. Anhui W. will meet at home HK JinNiu (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hunan will play against Hefei (#8) and hope to secure a win. Hefei - Jiangsu YS 117-96 There was a minor upset when higher ranked Jiangsu YS (6-8) was smashed on the road by tenth ranked Hefei (6-8) 117-96 on Friday. Hefei moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Jiangsu YS. Jiangsu YS lost their sixth game in a row. Hefei will meet higher ranked Hunan (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jiangsu YS will play against Jiangxi and hope to secure a win. Wuhan - Hebei 120-116 There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Wuhan (4-10) won against at home higher ranked Hebei (6-8) 120-116 on Friday. Wuhan maintains twelfth place with 4-10 record. Loser Hebei dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Wuhan will meet higher ranked Henan (#11) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hebei will play against Liaoning Y. (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory. HK JinNiu - Shaanxi 87-80 The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Shaanxi (11-3) on the court of eleventh ranked HK JinNiu on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by HK JinNiu 87-80. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Shaanxi. HK JinNiu (5-9) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Henan. Shaanxi at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. HK JinNiu is looking forward to face league's second-placed Anhui W. on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shaanxi will play against Guangxi and is hoping to win this game. |
| China outgun Cape Verde in Trento - by Eurobasket News |
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China - Cape Verde 86-66 China overcame Cape Verde at the start of the Trento international friendly tournament. Yongxi Cui (196-G-2003) came up with 18 points to lead the Asian powerhouse. China grabbed a 19-15 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the margin at 7-point mark at the interval 36-29. China kept mounting the pressure in the second half. They erupted for 26 points to gain a 17-point lead. They poured in 24 points in the fourth stanza and raced to the victory. Shuo Fang (189-PG-1990) notched 11 points for China. Ivan Almeida (198-SF-1989, college: Stonehill) answered with 20 points for Cape Verde. |
| CROATIA |
| Roko Prkacin agreed terms with Gran Canaria - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Cibona in Croatian Premijer Liga where in 34 games he averaged 11.8ppg, 6.7rpg (#4 in the league) and 2.0apg in that year. He helped them to win the league title. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Top Prospect of the Year, League Player of the Week and voted to Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Third Team. Prkacin also played 17 games in ABA League where he had 9.1ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.5apg in that year. He has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. Prkacin has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2020 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2018. He represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Novi Sad (Serbia) five years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (18.6ppg), Reb-2 (10.9rpg), 3.7apg, Blocks-3 (2.0bpg), FGP: 59.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 61.4%. Prkacin has played previously for three other Croatian teams: Dinamo, Cibona Zagreb U18 team and Cibona Zagreb U19 team. Draemland Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jovan Kljajic Forwards: John Shurna Pierre Pelos Nicolas Brussino Miquel Salvo Roko Prkacin Centers: Ethan Happ Ben Lammers |
| Siroki signs Gabrijel Karamarko, ex Zadar U19 - by Zeljko Zule | |
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HKK Siroki Brijeg (Division I) signed 18-year old Croatian guard Gabrijel Karamarko (190cm-2004) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Karamarko played last season at KK Zadar U19 team in Croatian U19 League. In two ABA League U19 games he had 13.5ppg, 7.0rpg, 9.5apg (top 2), 3.5spg (in top 2) and 1.0bpg. |
| Alkar adds Covic to their roster - by Zeljko Zule | |
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KK Alkar Sinj (Premijer Liga) added to their roster 19-year old Bosnian center Ante Covic (205cm-94kg-2004) for season 2023-24. Covic has played for the last two years at Bosco. In 14 Premijer Liga games in Croatia he recorded just 2.9ppg and 1.3rpg last season. He represented Bosnia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Udine (Italy) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 3.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.0bpg. Covic has played also professionally in Bosnia (Pepi Sport). He played in the final of Croatian Prva Liga in 2022. |
| Tomislav Cvitkovic is a newcomer at Dubrovnik - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Dunav in Serbian KLS where in 15 games he averaged 9.7ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.0apg in that year. Cvitkovic also played for AS Kaysersberg Ammerschwihr BCA in French NM1. In three games he had 8.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.3apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Gorica. In 9 Premijer Liga games he got 6.4ppg and 2.0rpg in that year. He also played 2 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he got 12.0ppg and 5.5rpg in that year. Cvitkovic was a member of Croatian U20 National Team back in 2017. He has played previously for KK Sonik Puntamika Zadar. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Newcomer of the Year back in 2020. KK Dubrovnik roster for 2023-24: Guards: Petar Dubelj Filip Vujicic Javon Levi Jakov Vujicic Lovre Klaric Forward: Tomislav Cvitkovic Centers: Ivan Vodopija Roderick Smith Coach: Ivan Perincic |
| Legia lands Josip Sobin - by Eurobasket News | |||
Sobin was voted to Croatian League All-Star Game back in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at MKS. In 29 EBL games he recorded 10.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.6apg and 1.2spg in that year. He also played 8 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he got 12.0ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.0apg in that year. Sobin contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Alpe Adria Cup Second Team. Sobin was a member of Croatian international program for some years. He was called to Croatian Senior National Team between 2015 and 2017 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2007. Sobin is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Italy (Cremona), Spain (Fuenlabrada) and Croatia (Split, Zadar and Trogir). Sobin was voted to Croatian League All-Star Game back in 2014 and 2015. Legia Warszawa roster for 2023-24: Guards: Raymond Cowels_III Jakub Schenk Marcin Wielunski Forwards: Adam Linowski Grzegorz Kulka Michal Kolenda Aric Holman Centers: Josip Sobin Dariusz Wyka Coach: Wojciech Kaminski |
| CYPRUS |
| McKinnis starts his pro career at Apoel - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
McKinnis started his college career at Jackson State University (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to The University of Mississippi (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Brandon in Brandon, MS. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be McKinnis' first season as a professional player. He was also voted to All-SWAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Apoel Nicosia roster for 2023-24: Guards: Simos Solomou Dimitris Georgakoudis Demarius Jacobs Stelios Sofokleous Callum Wats Forwards: Christos Pirillis Jayveous McKinnis Maxim Meletiou Callum Watts Coach: Ioannis Damalis |
| Watson's pro career starts at Frederick Achilleas Kaimakliou - by Antonis Katsaros | |||
He started his college career at University of California Riverside (NCAA). Then he moved to Longwood College (NCAA). Watson's high school career he had spent at Liberty in Frisco, TX. So his pro career will start in Cyprus. Frederick Achilleas Kaimakliou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Miles Tention Andreas Chimonas Connor Vreeken Stefanos Anthymiadis Valerios Sachpazides Forwards: Bilal Shabazz Zac Watson Polychronis Tsigas Constantinos Pilakoutas Charis Christoudias Coach: Michalis Arvanitis |
| Apoel signs coach Andrius Banys, ex Delikatesas - by Eurobasket | |
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Apoel Nicosia (OPAP Basket League) signed 27-year old Lithuanian coach Andrius Banys for upcoming 2023-24 season. Banys coached most recently at Delikatesas in Lithuanian league. |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| UAF Lucentum signs Richard Balint, ex Brno - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. Balint has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2018. He also represented Czech Republic at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 10.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 3.4apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 52.8%, 3PT: 28.9%. Balint has played also professionally for other Czech Republic teams like Prostejov, Olomoucko and Orli. His team was regular season runner-up in Czech Republic League in 2023. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European North Basketball League Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| World University Games: Czech Republic advanced to the Final game - by Eurobasket News |
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Argentina - Czech Republic 68:85 Czech Republic advanced to the Final game of the World University Games as they overcame Argentina 85-68. The European side started with a 23-10 and never looked behind. Argentina managed to win the second period 17-16, however Czech Republic posted a 23-18 run in the third quarter, whilst both teams nailed 23 points each in the last stanza. Lubos Kovar (203-F/C-2000) top-scored for the winners with 26 points and Patrick Samoura (197-G/F-2000, college: UT Tyler) delivered 20. Jan Zidek (206-F-1999) followed them with 8 points, while Matej Burda (187-PG-2001) and Nikolaos Noumeros (198-F-2001) had 7 each. |
| DENMARK |
| Coruna inks Sebastian Petersen - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His team won Danish League Regular Season in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2022) summer he played at Rattlers (CEBL) in Canadian league where in 8 games he recorded 7.4ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.6apg in 2022 year. He has been also a member of Danish international program for some years. Petersen has regularly played for Danish senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. He represented Denmark at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. Petersen has played also professionally in Germany (Ehingen/Urspringschule), Sweden (Malbas) and Denmark (Bakken, Svendborg and Aarhus BF). His team won Danish League Regular Season in 2014 and 2015. Leyma Basquet Coruna roster for 2023-24: Goran Huskic Ingus Jakovics Sebastian Petersen Yunio Barrueta Atoumane Diagne Sean McDonnell Olle Lundqvist |
| Den Helder sign a second foreign player, ex Naestved - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
He played most recently at Team FOG Naestved in Danish BasketLigaen. In 28 games he averaged 11.0ppg, 6.4rpg, and 1.1apg last season. He helped them to make it to the Danish League final after they ended the regular season as second best team. Good year as he was voted League Player of the Week. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Raiffeisen Flyers Wels in Austrian BSL where in 22 games he had 13.2ppg, 8.3rpg, and 1.3apg in that year. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Austrian League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He also played 3 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he recorded 8.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0spg, and 1.3bpg in that year. Lull has played also professionally in Canada (Stingers), Serbia (KK Sloboda Uzice), and the United Kingdom (Cheshire Phoenix). He won the CEBL championship title in 2021. Lull graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Den Helder Suns roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Centers: Coach: Daniel Nelson |
| DOMINICA |
| Falcons outscore Blazers in Game 1 - by Eurobasket News |
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Falcons outscored Blazers 74-62 in Game 1 of the Finals. They dominated the majority of the game to seal the win. Keifer Francis stepped up with 25 points to pace all the winners. Peter Ricketts nailed 13, whilst Kijuan Thomas netted 12. Lester Langlais replied with 20 points in the losing effort. |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
| Reales de la Vega celebrate LNB title - by Eurobasket News |
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Reales de la Vega clinched the LNB title. They overcame Titanes del Licey 103-91 in the decisive seventh game of the championship series to capture the trophy. Gelvis Solano (185-G-1994, college: Merrimack, agency: BMS Sport Agency) tallied 35 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge. He was named the Finals MVP. Reales stormed into the game. They unloaded 67 points in the first half to gain a comfortable 23-point lead. Titanes managed to narrow the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Antonio Pena (204-F-1986, college: Villanova) notched 16 points, while Timmy Bond added 14 points for the champions. Jassel Perez (195-G/F-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) answered with 33 points for Titanes. Jaelyn Johnson-Coston (198-SF-1993, college: FMU) had 15 points in the loss. |
| ECUADOR |
| Liga Basquet Pro Round 17: J.Guzman defeat Barcelona in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Barcelona (11-7) to fifth ranked J.Guzman (10-8) 109-106 on Wednesday evening. J.Guzman maintains fifth place with 10-8 record. Barcelona at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones. Liga Basquet Pro top team - IMP Alvarado (16-2) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Orange (9-9) 88-80. IMP Alvarado maintains first place with 16-2 record. Orange at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Second ranked Guerreros MC (12-6) crushed at home 7th ranked Piratas (8-10) by 37 points 89-52, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Guerreros MC maintains second place with 12-6 record having four points less than leader IMP Alvarado. Loser Piratas keep the seventh position with ten games lost. In the last two games of round 17 Pasaje won against Portoviejo on the opponent's court 99-86. Leones managed to outperform Spartans in a home game 102-86.
Portoviejo - Pasaje 86-99 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Portoviejo's (1-17) home loss to ninth ranked Pasaje (6-11) 86-99 on Tuesday. Pasaje maintains ninth place with 6-11 record. Loser Portoviejo stay dead last with 17 lost games. Guerreros MC - Piratas 89-52 Second ranked Guerreros MC (12-6) crushed at home 7th ranked Piratas (8-10) by 37 points 89-52, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Piratas. Guerreros MC maintains second place with 12-6 record having four points less than leader IMP Alvarado. Loser Piratas keep the seventh position with ten games lost. Leones - Spartans 102-86 Rather predictable result in Riobamba where fourth ranked Leones (11-7) defeated 8th ranked Spartans (5-12) 102-86 on Tuesday. Leones moved-up to third place, which they share with Barcelona. Loser Spartans keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. J.Guzman - Barcelona 109-106 This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Barcelona (11-7) to fifth ranked J.Guzman (10-8) 109-106 on Wednesday evening. J.Guzman maintains fifth place with 10-8 record. Barcelona at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Leones. Orange - IMP Alvarado 80-88 Liga Basquet Pro top team - IMP Alvarado (16-2) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Orange (9-9) 88-80. IMP Alvarado maintains first place with 16-2 record. Orange at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. |
| ERITREA |
| Gravelines sign Johnny Berhanemeskel - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played in the final of CIS Tournament in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2022) summer he played at Blackjacks (CEBL) in Canada. In three games he got high stats: 19.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.3apg in 2022 year. He also represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 11.1ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 36.0%, 3PT: 39.2%, FT: 78.6%. He is quite experienced player. Berhanemeskel has played also professionally in Estonia (Tallinna Kalev), Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven), Greece (Larissa BC), Spain (Zaragoza and Araberri) and France (Chorale de Roanne, JSF Nanterre and Boulazac Basket). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to USBasket.com All-CEBL Honorable Mention back in 2020. He graduated from University of Ottawa in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. Berhanemeskel played in the final of CIS Tournament in 2014 and 2015. He played also for Loyola Hawks for one year. BCM Gravelines Dunkerque roster for 2023-24: Guards: Johnny Berhanemeskel Thomas Cornely Kris Clyburn Loren Jackson Forwards: Valentin Chery Roman Domon |
| EUROCUP |
| Roko Prkacin agreed terms with Gran Canaria - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Cibona in Croatian Premijer Liga where in 34 games he averaged 11.8ppg, 6.7rpg (#4 in the league) and 2.0apg in that year. He helped them to win the league title. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Top Prospect of the Year, League Player of the Week and voted to Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Third Team. Prkacin also played 17 games in ABA League where he had 9.1ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.5apg in that year. He has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. Prkacin has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2020 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2018. He represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Novi Sad (Serbia) five years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (18.6ppg), Reb-2 (10.9rpg), 3.7apg, Blocks-3 (2.0bpg), FGP: 59.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 61.4%. Prkacin has played previously for three other Croatian teams: Dinamo, Cibona Zagreb U18 team and Cibona Zagreb U19 team. Draemland Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jovan Kljajic Forwards: John Shurna Pierre Pelos Nicolas Brussino Miquel Salvo Roko Prkacin Centers: Ethan Happ Ben Lammers |
| EUROLEAGUE |
| ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket welcomes back Jackson - by Eurobasket News | |||
Jackson has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. He was also a member of French international program for some years. Jackson played for French Senior National Team between 2009 and 2018 and previously for U20 National Team in 2009. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 5.0ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.7apg. Jackson is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in China (Guandong Tigers), Italy, Montenegro (Buducnost), Spain (Barca, Unicaja and Estudiantes) and France (CFBB and SPO Rouen). Among many awards he won Montenegrin League championship title in 2019. Jackson received Eurobasket.com All-Montenegrin League Player of the Year award back in 2019. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Edwin Jackson Nando De_Colo Boris Dallo Paris Lee Frank Jackson Forwards: Charles Lombahe-Kahudi Mike Scott Mbaye N'Diaye David Lighty Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Centers: John Egbunu Youssoupha Fall Coach: Terence Parker |
| Raul Neto joins Fenerbahce - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2013 he was drafted by Atlanta Hawks (NBA) in second round (47th overall). He was also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. Neto played for Brazilian Senior National Team between 2009 and 2016 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2011. He represented Brazil at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 4.8ppg, 1.4rpg, 2.6apg. Neto is quite experienced player. Neto's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. Neto has played previously professionally in Spain (Murcia), NBA (Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards), NBA G League (SLC Stars) and Brazil (Minas). His team made it to the Brazilian National League Semifinals in 2009 and 2010. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guards: Melih Mahmutoglu Raul Neto Scottie Wilbekin Tyler Dorsey Sehmus Hazer Yam Madar Forwards: Dyshawn Pierre Metecan Birsen Nigel Hayes-Davis Nathan Sestina Marko Guduric Centers: Sertac Sanli Georgios Papagiannis Johnathan Motley Coach: Dimitris Itoudis |
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| FINLAND |
| Haukar signs Tahvanainen just out of college - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He started his college career at Bradley University (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Tahvanainen was also a member of Finnish international program for some years. He played for Finnish Senior National Team back in 2018 and previously for University National Team in 2019. Tahvanainen represented Finland at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 7.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 22.6%, FT: 50.0%. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Tahvanainen's first season as a professional player. Haukar Hafnarfjordur roster for 2023-24: Guards: Osku Heinonen Ville Tahvanainen Jalen Moore Forward: David Okeke Center: Hugi Hallgrimsson |
| Finland sets up all-time attendance record at home beating Lithuania - by Eurobasket News |
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Finland - Lithuania 81:79 Finland set up all-time attendance record at home beating Lithuania. More than 13,000 spectators enjoyed an 81-79 win of the local side. Lithuania grabbed a 21-19 lead at the start, whilst Finland replied with a 26-19 rally in the second period to take a 5-point halftime advantage. The teams exchanged punches in the second half as Lauri Markkanen (216-F/C-1997, college: Arizona) nailed dunk for a 79-74 lead. Margiris Normantas (194-G-1996) scored two free throws to tie the game at 79-79, whilst Mikael Jantunen (204-PF-2000, college: Utah) brought the victory for the Finnish side. Lauri Markkanen top-scored for the winners with 24 points, while Olivier Nkamhoua (203-F-2000) and Jacob Grandison (198-G/F-1998, agency: Octagon Europe) posted 12 each. Rokas Jokubaitis (193-PG-2000) replied with 13 points in the losing effort. |
| FRANCE |
| Gravelines sign Johnny Berhanemeskel - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played in the final of CIS Tournament in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2022) summer he played at Blackjacks (CEBL) in Canada. In three games he got high stats: 19.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.3apg in 2022 year. He also represented Canada at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 11.1ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 36.0%, 3PT: 39.2%, FT: 78.6%. He is quite experienced player. Berhanemeskel has played also professionally in Estonia (Tallinna Kalev), Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven), Greece (Larissa BC), Spain (Zaragoza and Araberri) and France (Chorale de Roanne, JSF Nanterre and Boulazac Basket). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to USBasket.com All-CEBL Honorable Mention back in 2020. He graduated from University of Ottawa in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. Berhanemeskel played in the final of CIS Tournament in 2014 and 2015. He played also for Loyola Hawks for one year. BCM Gravelines Dunkerque roster for 2023-24: Guards: Johnny Berhanemeskel Thomas Cornely Kris Clyburn Loren Jackson Forwards: Valentin Chery Roman Domon |
| ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket welcomes back Jackson - by Eurobasket News | |||
Jackson has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. He was also a member of French international program for some years. Jackson played for French Senior National Team between 2009 and 2018 and previously for U20 National Team in 2009. He represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 5.0ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.7apg. Jackson is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in China (Guandong Tigers), Italy, Montenegro (Buducnost), Spain (Barca, Unicaja and Estudiantes) and France (CFBB and SPO Rouen). Among many awards he won Montenegrin League championship title in 2019. Jackson received Eurobasket.com All-Montenegrin League Player of the Year award back in 2019. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Edwin Jackson Nando De_Colo Boris Dallo Paris Lee Frank Jackson Forwards: Charles Lombahe-Kahudi Mike Scott Mbaye N'Diaye David Lighty Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Centers: John Egbunu Youssoupha Fall Coach: Terence Parker |
| Saint Quentin tabs MJ Walker - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented USA at the FIBA Americas Championship U18 in Valdivia (Chile) seven years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 4 games: 2.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.0apg. Walker has played previously professionally in NBA (Phoenix Suns) and NBA G League (Westchester Knicks). He played in the final of ACC Tournament in 2019 and 2021. Walker was voted to All-ACC Honorable Mention back in 2020. He graduated from Florida State University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball roster for 2023-24: Guards: MJ Walker Tyger Campbell Forward: Roberts Blums Center: Dominik Olejniczak |
| Bursaspor inks David Michineau - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Metropolitans in French Betclic ELITE ProA where in 21 games he recorded 7.8ppg, 2.1rpg and 4.0apg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to French ProA All-Star Game. He also played 13 games in Eurocup where he averaged 8.5ppg, 2.2rpg and 3.1apg in that year. Michineau helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. In 2016 he was drafted by New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) in second round (39th overall). He has been a member of French international program for some years. Michineau has been regularly called to French senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. He has played previously professionally in France (Cholet Basket, Chalons Reims, Hyeres-Toulon and Chalon/Saor) and NBA Summer League (LA Clippers). Michineau's team made it to the French Leaders Cup Final Four in 2020. Frutti Extra Bursaspor roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Michineau Omer Al Jordan Floyd Mithat Ozalp Forwards: Anthony Brown Metin Turen Michael Young Sarper Mutaf Centers: Johnny Hamilton Ahmet Duran Coach: Jure Zdovc |
| The Hornets ink Frank Ntilikina - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2017 he was drafted by New York Knicks in first round (8th overall). He has been also a member of French international program for some years. Ntilikina has regularly played for French senior team since 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2016. He represented France at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 4 games: 2.0ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.8apg. Ntilikina has played previously professionally in other NBA team (NY Knicks) and France (SIG Strasbourg). He played in the final of French League in 2016 and 2017. |
| Tres Tinkle (ex Le Mans) is a newcomer at Obradoiro - by Eurobasket News | ||||
he selected toGatorade Montana Boys Basketball Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Vanoli Basket Cremona in Italian Serie A where in 30 games he averaged 12.8ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.3apg and 1.5spg (in top 5) in that year. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. He has played also professionally in USA, NBA G League (Raptors 905 Missisauga) and NBA Summer League (LA Lakers and LA Lakers). Tinkle graduated from Oregon State in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. he selected toGatorade Montana Boys Basketball Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2015. Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela roster for 2023-24: Guards: Eric Washington Fernando Zurbriggen Pol Figueras Jordan Howard Forwards: Alvaro Munoz Thomas Scrubb Tres Tinkle Centers: Alejandro Suarez Artem Pustovyi Ruben Guerrero Marek Blazevic Coach: Moncho Fernandez |
| GERMANY |
| Bonn inks Savion Flagg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented USA at the Albert Schweitzer International Tournament in Mannheim (Unofficial World Championships U18) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 1.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.7apg. Flagg was also voted Lou Henson National Player of the Year Award Finalist in 2022. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. He played also for Texas A&M University for 4 years. Telekom Baskets Bonn roster for 2023-24: Guards: Harald Frey Glynn Watson_Jr. Brian Fobbs Sam Griesel Forwards: Florian Koch Till Pape Savion Flagg Coach: Roel Moors |
| Joshua Obiesie (ex Frankfurt) agreed terms with the Rockets - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Bayern Muenchen (also in BBL) in Germany where in 21 games he averaged just 2.8ppg and 1.3rpg in that year. He helped them to make it to the German Bundesliga final. Obiesie also played for Bayern (ProB) in Germany. In 6 games he had very impressive stats: 21.7ppg, 5.5rpg and 3.3apg in that year. He has never been drafted by the NBA. Obiesie has been also a member of German international program for some years. He has regularly played for German senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2018. Obiesie represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Obiesie's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 7.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.6apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 34.6%, 3PT: 27.8%, FT: 84.2%. He has played previously professionally in Germany (s Oliver Baskets, Wuerzburg, Schwabing, Akademie Muenchen and Brose Bamberg U18 team) and NBA Summer League (Sacramento Kings). Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-German NBBL Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-German NBBL Guard of the Year award back in 2019. Houston Rockets roster for 2023-24: Guards: Fred VanVleet Dillon Brooks Aaron Holiday Joshua Obiesie Forwards: Jeff Green Jeenathan Williams Center: Jock Landale Coach: Ime Udoka |
| Rowsey comes back to Giessen - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is a very experienced player. Rowsey has played also professionally in Hungary (Szolnok), Turkey (Samsunspor), NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Raptors 905 Missisauga and Osceola Magic) and The Basketball Tournament (Golden Eagles). Among many awards he won NBA G League championship title in 2021. He was voted to All-Big East Honorable Mention back in 2018. Rowsey graduated from Marquette University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He played also for University of North Carolina - Asheville for 2 years. |
| The Shooting Of Dakota Mathias (ratiopharm ulm) Might Stand Out But He Prides His Game On Versatility - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Dakota Mathias (193-G-1995, college: Purdue) is a 27 year old 193cm guard from Elida, Ohio playing his sixth professional season and first in Germany with ratiopharm Ulm. Last season he played with the Memphis Hustle (NBA G League) averaging 16.1ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.9apg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 54.9%, 3FGP: 40.5%, FT: 84.9%, in Apr.'23 signed at Lenovo Tenerife (Spain-ACB). In the seasons 2019-2022, he played a total 13 NBA games with the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies. He also played with G-League team Texas Legends. He played his rookie season with Divina Seguros Juventut Badalona (Spain-ACB) averaging 8.5ppg, 2.4rpg, FGP: 47.5%, 3PT: 37.3%. He began his career with Elida high school and then played a total of 141 NCAA games with Purdue. He spoke to eurobasket about basketball. Thanks Dakota for talking to eurobasket.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you? I'm feeling good. I'm in Indianapolis training and getting ready for the season. Congrats on signing with 2023 BBL champion ratiopharm Ulm. What do you know in general about the country Germany and it's basketball? I'm sure you know many guys that have played in Germany over the years. My former teammate at Purdue Trevion Williams will be my teammate this season in Germany. It's exciting playing for the team that won the league. I have heard good things about the BBL. The fan base is great as well. I'm excited to get going. How much are you looking forward to playing against your ex teammate Carsen Edwards in Germany? What did you always appreciate most about his game? I'm excited to be able to play against him this season. We were teammates for 2 years at Purdue. I liked how he could score in so many ways. He could do it all. After being in the NBA and G-League for some years, was there a particular event or feeling why you came overseas now? I'm sure you haven't given up on the NBA yet You can always get back to the NBA. For me Ulm was a great opportunity. The organization has a great reputation. It is a great club that is dedicated to the players and city. I couldn't pass it up. You could of gone anywhere in Europe. How big did their title last season play a role in you signing? Ulm winning the title played a big role also for me coming. You always want to compete and win. How did you enjoy the talks with Anton Gavel? He is an up and coming coach that won many titles in Germany with Casey Jacobsen a guy who had an incredible career overseas and NBA? We talked on the phone. He is a great guy. I'm excited to be able to learn from him. He had a lot of success as a player and coach. I have to pick his brain. Let's talk about your game. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the bill? I try to emulate my game after JJ Reddick. I watched his on and off ball and his quick release. Your shooting stands out, but you can do so much more. How big is versatility in your game? My shooting is my most important strength, but passing is also one of my best strengths. Playing off the pick and roll and being a good decision maker is important in my game. Talk a little about your defense. What kind of defender are you? I think that I'm a solid defender on and off ball. I think I play with a high IQ on defense. I can improve pressuring guys more and making them uncomfortable with the ball. On what area's of your game are you working on most so you can continue to improve your game most? I can always improve all aspects of my game. I'm always working on my shot, quick release, getting the ball on the ground and pull ups. You played your rookie season with Divina Seguros Juventut Badalona (Spain-ACB) What do you remember being your wake up call to being in Germany where you knew that you were far away from home? I didn't have one. At the end of the day we are there to play basketball. You only played 12 ACB games and had injury woes. How tough was your rookie season? What did you learn about yourself? I had a tough injury. The season was tough, but I moved on and continued to work on my game to get better. What memories will you always have from veteran Luke Harangody? Did he take you under his wing a bit when you arrived? He showed me the ropes. He actually only lives 2 hours from me. He was a veteran and helped me with the systems and just gave me a lot of advice. In your second pro season you went back to the States and played with the to Texas Legends (NBA G League) averaging 17.9ppg, 4.9rpg, 3.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 49.5%, 3PT: 38.7%, FT: 82.7%. What do you remember from that season and do you feel like you were ever near a NBA call up? I thought I was close to a NBA call up. I had a great G-League season. I shot the ball at a really high rate that season and was efficient. In the 20-21 season you finally made the big show playing 8 games for the 76ers. You had strong games against Denver and Atlanta and had 7 points in your debut against the Cavs. What do you remember from your debut? It was huge playing there because I'm from Ohio. I had family and friends there. It was really exciting to score those first points. It is what you always dream of as a kid What will you always remember most about Dwight Howard that the masses don't necessarily know about him? He was great. He taught us the little things that were important on the court. He was a great vocal leader. In the 21-22 Covid season you played 5 games for the Grizzlies and 4 games for the Texas Legends. How tough was the season during Covid and what positives could you take from a time where the world was in disarray? This time was tough for everyone. I was just grateful for everything that I had. It was great getting called up. I really enjoyed my time in the Grizzlies organization. They are a great organization. What was it like being teammates with Ja Morant. What was the coolest wow moment you ever saw from him on the court? I remember the first game against the Brooklyn Nets. He came down on transition and made a big dunk. His athleticism was off the charts. You saw something like this everyday. It was surreal to watch. Last season you played with the Memphis Hustle averaging 16.1ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.9apg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 54.9%, 3FGP: 40.5%, FT: 84.9%. This was another strong season. Does the 132-130 win over Lakeland where you scored 36 points still pop into your mind at times? Yes it is. I obviously had a huge statistical game, but even better is that we won. We were down early and fought back. I shot the ball at a high rate. Jay Scrubb had 42 points in that game. He went from JUCO to the NBA and is still trying to stay. How much does a guy like that force you to grind just a bit more in every new practice? At the end of the day you are thankful to be able to play the game. You played at Purdue from 2014-2018 reaching 2 NCAA Sweet 16's. Which runner was sweeter? I can't pick one. It is so hard to win at the tournament. Both wins were a great feeling. You had many great personal games against Arizona and Minnesota just to name a few, but what was your fondest moment at Purdue? My fondest moment was my junior year where we played our rival Indiana and winning the Big 10 title in our arena. How did head coach Matt Painter groom and prepare you best for a professional career? He was very influential in helping me understand all the little details, how to prepare, having little drills and knowing scouting reports. These are all things that control winning. Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Carsen Edwards? You will have to ask him. Our battles went back and forth. We played more three point contests. He wills ay he won, but I won. Who is the toughest player that you ever faced on the court in the NCAA that reached the NBA? DeAngelo Russel was very tough. Who are your 5 best teammates of all-time? I had a lot of teammates. I can't limit to 5 Please name your NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads? Jordan, Kobe, Steph Curry, Lebron Who is your GOAT and why? At the moment I don't have one. It's a tough pick between Jordan and Lebron Did You See The Sequel of the classic Coming To America? Shouldn't they have left it alone? I haven't seen it Thanks Dakota for the chat. |
| Shaquille Hines (ex Jena) signs at Bambitious Nara - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Nishinomiya in Japanese B2 League where in 56 games he had 15.0ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.3apg in that year. Good season as he was also here selected League Player of the Week. He is a very experienced player. Hines has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Greece (Koroivos), Hungary (Debreceni Egyetem), Sweden (Boras), Taiwan (Yulon Luxgen) and The Basketball Tournament (Team Zeke and Midwest Dream). Hines graduated from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. |
| GIBRALTAR |
| Algeciras keep Ortega for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Ortega also represented Gibraltar at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) for Small Countries in Dublin (Ireland) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: Score-3(19.0ppg), 3.5rpg, Assists-4(4.3apg), FGP: 47.6%, 3PT: 27.0%, FT: 83.9%. He is a very experienced player. Ortega has played also professionally in Denmark (Randers), Estonia (Valga-Valka), Russia (Spartak Primorie Vladivostok) and Spain (Ourense, Oh!Tels Union Linense de Baloncesto, Unicaja-Andalucia, Santurtzi and Coruna). Among many awards he won Spanish EBA Final Stage Group 3 championship title in 2019. He was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Domestic Player of the Year back in 2020. |
| GREECE |
| Nikolaos Kamaras joins Mykonou - by Chris Mammides | |||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Aris (GBL). Elite League was a little too high level for him, where in 20 GBL games he recorded just 1.5ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. He also played for Elchingen (ProB) in German league. Elite League was a little too high level for him, where in 20 ProB games he averaged only 1.5ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. Kamaras represented Greece at the World Championships U17 in Dubai (UAE) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.2ppg, 2.0rpg. He has played previously for six other Greece teams: PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki, Mantoulidis, Kavalas, Agriniou, AE Larissas and Larissa BC. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Greek C League Honorable Mention back in 2015. AO Mykonou roster for 2023-24: Guards: Alexandros Spyridonidis Dimitris Stamatis Nikos Houhoumis Spyridon Kapsalos Forwards: Vangelis Karampoulas Anastasios Spyropoulos Nikolaos Kamaras Center: Georgios Diamantakos |
| Doxa Lefkadas sign Emmanouil Kontoudis - by Chris Mammides | ||||
He has played previously for Panathinaikos. AE Doxa Lefkadas roster for 2023-24: Guards: Dionysis Skoulidas Donovan Donaldson Dimitris Ermeidis Emmanouil Kontoudis Forwards: Vasilis Vagenas Eystath Papadakis Center: Efstratios Voulgaropoulos Coach: Dinos Kalambakos |
| AS Apollon Patras keep Vissariou for another season - by Chris Mammides | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Larissa BC where in 13 GBL games he averaged only 0.2ppg in that year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Vissariou represented Greece at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.5ppg, 1.0rpg. He has played previously for two other teams: Peristeri and Peristeri. Despite young age he had impressive career. Vissariou won Greek U18 League championship title in 2020. He received Eurobasket.com All-Greek U18 Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-Greek U18 Guard of the Year award back in 2020. AS Apollon Patras roster for 2023-24: Guards: Delaney Blaylock T.J. Starks Christos Kafezas Tilemachos Vissariou Forwards: Christos Saloustros Malik Osborne Center: Georgios Giouzelis Coach: Nikos Vetoulas |
| L.Xanthis sign Valantis Kourtidis - by Chris Mammides | |
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AO Lefkippos Xanthis (B) signed 21-year old power forward Valantis Kourtidis (203cm-2001) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Kourtidis played last season at Arion Xanthis in Greek C league. He also played for Doxa Lefkadas that season. Kourtidis represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 6.6ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 57.9%, 3PT: 29.4%, FT: 64.3%. He has played previously for three other teams: Aris, GS Dafni Dafniou and Olympiacos Piraeus 2nd team. Kourtidis won Greek A2 Play-Off championship title in 2021. |
| Kostikas inks at HANTH Thessaloniki at the beginning of his pro career - by Chris Mammides | |
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HANTH Thessaloniki (B) added to their roster 24-year old Greek forward Georgios Kostikas (206cm-1999) for season 2023-24. Kostikas just graduated from Spring Hill (NCAA2) in USA. He has played there for the last four years. Kostikas started his college career at Spring Hill College (NCAA2) where he played four seasons. Of course it will be his first season as a professional player. |
| HANTH Thessaloniki adds Brozos to their roster - by Chris Mammides | ||||
Brozos was a member of Greek U18 National Team back in 2004. He has spent his entire career in Greece playing for eight other teams: Aris, MENT Vassilakis, Filippos Veroias, Anatolia, Arkadikos, Lavrio, Kastoria and Aiolos Astakou. Brozos won Greek B Division North Group championship title in 2013 and 2016. It's very possible he may end his playing career at HANTH Thessaloniki. He graduated from Furman University in 2008 and it will be his 16th (!!!) season as a professional player. The scouts decsribe him following way: Strong, wide-bodied front court player; sports good basketball intelligence; ability to score on the inside and from 3-point range. HANTH Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Dimitris Georgiou Nikos Margaritopoulos Forwards: Kostas Altinis Nikos Tsirilakis Georgios Kostikas Center: Georgios Brozos |
| HANTH Thessaloniki keeps Ziakas for another season - by Chris Mammides | |
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HANTH Thessaloniki (B) re-signed experienced 39-year old 195cm forward Christos Ziakas for upcoming season. Ziakas has played there for the last two seasons. He has spent his entire career in Greece playing for three other teams: Ahilleas Triandrias Thessaloniki, Anagennisi and Machites. His team was Runner-Up of C Division (North-Group 2) 2013. Ziakas is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at HANTH Thessaloniki. HANTH Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Dimitris Georgiou Nikos Margaritopoulos Forwards: Christos Ziakas Kostas Altinis Nikos Tsirilakis Georgios Kostikas Center: Georgios Brozos |
| Chitikoudis re-signs at HANTH Thessaloniki - by Chris Mammides | |
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HANTH Thessaloniki (B) confirmed in their roster 18-year old forward Nikolaos Chitikoudis (203cm-2005) for season 2023-24. Chitikoudis has played there for the last two seasons. He is a member of Greek U18 National Team. HANTH Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Dimitris Georgiou Nikos Margaritopoulos Forwards: Christos Ziakas Kostas Altinis Nikos Tsirilakis Georgios Kostikas Nikolaos Chitikoudis Center: Georgios Brozos |
| Melissia lands Dimitris Mavroeidis - by Chris Mammides | |||
He was a member of Greek international program for some years. Mavroeidis was called to Greek Senior National Team between 2011 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2005. He has played previously professionally also in Spain (Bilbao) and Greece (Olympiacos, Panionios, Maroussi, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou and Nea Kifissia). His team won Greek Cup in 2018 and 2020. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Domestic Players Team back in 2018. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Melissia. |
| Melissia tabs Angelos Oikonomopoulos - by Chris Mammides | |
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KAO Melission (C) inked 23-year old 189cm guard Angelos Oikonomopoulos for upcoming season. Oikonomopoulos played most recently at Mandraikos. The previous (2020-21) season he played at Pagrati (Elite League) where in 19 games he averaged 12.9ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.2apg and 1.1bpg in that year. He has played previously for Aigaleo. |
| Argonafitis sign Stefanos Arhos - by Chris Mammides | |
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AO Argonafitis Triglias (C) signed 31-year old point guard Stefanos Arhos (190cm-1992) for upcoming 2023-24 season. The last time (2015-2016) he played at Apollon Arhaias in Greek D league. Arhos missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball. He has played previously for Holargos. AO Argonafitis Triglias roster for 2023-24: Ioannis Flevaris Stefanos Arhos Georgios Danikas Vasileios Mantakas Karelas Dimosthenis Sigounas |
| Stefanos Archos is a newcomer at Argonafitis - by Chris Mammides | |
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AO Argonafitis Triglias (C) added to their roster 30-year old 181cm point guard Stefanos Archos for season 2023-24. The last time (2018-2019) he played at Ionikos AS Nea Filadelfeias in Greek D league. Archos missed last four seasons and had longer break from professional basketball. He has played previously for three other teams: Ilysiakos, GS Kronos Agiou Dimitriou and KAP Agia Paraskevis. His team was Runner-Up of C Division (Group 1) 2019. AO Argonafitis Triglias roster for 2023-24: Ioannis Flevaris Stefanos Arhos Georgios Danikas Stefanos Archos Vasileios Mantakas Karelas Dimosthenis Sigounas |
| Sant Antimo adds Kamperidis to their roster, ex AO Triton - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki (GBL) in Greece. He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 10 games: 9.0ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 45.7%, 3PT: 34.6%, FT: 68.9%. Kamperidis has played also professionally in Spain (Huesca), Greece (AEK Athens, Rethymno, Mandraikos, Holargos, and G.A.S Mandras), and France (Est Lyonnais). The list of past achievements is quite long as among others he was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2014. On Kamperidis: A modern power forward with a very explosive first step, which allows him to drive to the basket and score with powerful dunks. Moves great without the ball and is available to receive passes and finish close to the basket. Despite his height, he has a great ability to dribble and shoot, even from 3pt range, allowing him to play both pick-n-roll and pick-n-pop as well. His legs are really powerful, allowing him to dominate in the paints, run great in transition and give him an athletic advantage against opposite PFs. Geko PSA Sant Antimo Napoli roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| Schizas is back at PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Schizas has spent his entire career in Greece playing for three other teams: Iraklis, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou and Kymis. He was voted to Eastern and Western Division All-Star Game back in 2011 and 2012. His college team made it to the Greek Cup final in 2019. Schizas graduated from Rochester University in 2014 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player. He played also for Kirtland Community College for 2 years. Schizas could be described: Stavros is a very low profile, Guard-Forward that brings a lot of energy on the court because he plays always with "Heart". Every year was in All Defending Team and that made him every time to defend the best player of the opposite team. Very aggressive, fights on the boards, finishes above the rim with his Athleticism and strong body. Very good shooting mechanics, can shoot with NBA range and consistency which makes him a 47% pure 3 point shooter. He is definitely very good material for high level European Basketball. PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki roster for 2023-24: Guards: Elvar Fridriksson Andrew Harrison Nikos Arsenopoulos Nikos Tsiakmas Forwards: Michalis Tsairelis Aristotelis Sotiriou Stavros Schizas Skyler Flatten Centers: Vangelis Margaritis Jamuni McNeace Coach: Fotis Takianos |
| HAITI |
| Oviedo sign Hall Elisias - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played most recently at Unger Steel Gunners Oberwart in Austrian BSL league, but was released by the team in Oct.'22. In only one BSL game he had 4 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block last season. He graduated from Bryant University in 2022 and actually missed last season. It will be his second season in pro basketball. His team won NEC Tournament in 2022. He played also for New Mexico Junior College for one year. Unicaja Banco Oviedo roster for 2023-24: Guards: Josep Perez Raul Lobaco Demetric Horton Forwards: Marc Marti Mikel Sanz Hall Elisias |
| Melilla adds Norelia to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Norelia is quite experienced player. Norelia's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. Norelia has played previously professionally in France (Caen), Japan (Earthfriends Tokyo Z), Portugal (Oliveirense) and Spain (Oviedo). He won Portuguese League championship title in 2019. Norelia graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. He played also for Tulane University for one year. |
| HOLLAND |
| Torino inks Donte Thomas, ex Den Bosch - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
He played last season at Heroes Den Bosch in the Dutch DBL league. He managed to play in four leagues last year (!!!). The team played in four different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In four DBL games, he had 8.3ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.8apg. He helped them to win the Supercup and make it to the league semifinals. Thomas also played 11 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded 6.9ppg, 5.2rpg, and 1.0apg. He also played 2 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 8.5ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.0apg. And finally, he contributed to 29 games in BNXT League where he got 9.2ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.8apg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Donar Groningen (DBL). In 6 games he got 11.7ppg and 4.2rpg in that year. Thomas contributed to his team winning the Cup. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Dutch Eredivisie Second Team. He also played 29 games in BNXT League where he got 6.8ppg, 4.6rpg, and 1.0apg in that year. Thomas contributed to his team making it to the BNXT League final. He has played also professionally in Finland (Kotka), Italy (Cantu), and Hungary (Arconic-Alba). The list of past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com Dutch Eredivisie All-Imports Team back in 2020. Thomas graduated from Bradley University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Reale Mutua Basket Torino roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| Malcolm Kreps (ex Residence) is a newcomer at Den Helder - by Dimitri Chelidze | |
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Den Helder Suns (DBL) strengthened their roster with the addition of 21-year-old Luxembourg international 195cm swingman Malcolm Kreps for season 2023-24. He has played for the last three years at Residence in Luxembourg LBBL. In 11 games he recorded 12.9ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.1apg, and 1.5spg last season. Kreps has played also professionally in Sparta. His team was regular season runner-up in Luxembourg League in 2021 and 2022. Among many awards, he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Luxembourg League Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| Van Der Vuurst comes back to Den Helder - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Amics Castello in Spanish LEB Gold. In 21 games he had 4.3ppg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Okapi Aalst in the Belgian league. Van Der Vuurst has been also a member of the Dutch international program for some years. He has regularly played for the Dutch senior team since 2022 and previously for U20 National Team in 2019. Van Der Vuurst represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 12.1ppg, 5.4rpg, Assists-1 (9.6apg), 1.4spg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 23.5%, FT: 73.1%. He has played previously for Lokomotief. Den Helder Suns roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: Coach: Daniel Nelson |
| Den Helder sign a second foreign player, ex Naestved - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
He played most recently at Team FOG Naestved in Danish BasketLigaen. In 28 games he averaged 11.0ppg, 6.4rpg, and 1.1apg last season. He helped them to make it to the Danish League final after they ended the regular season as second best team. Good year as he was voted League Player of the Week. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Raiffeisen Flyers Wels in Austrian BSL where in 22 games he had 13.2ppg, 8.3rpg, and 1.3apg in that year. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Austrian League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He also played 3 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he recorded 8.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0spg, and 1.3bpg in that year. Lull has played also professionally in Canada (Stingers), Serbia (KK Sloboda Uzice), and the United Kingdom (Cheshire Phoenix). He won the CEBL championship title in 2021. Lull graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Den Helder Suns roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Centers: Coach: Daniel Nelson |
| Den Helder adds Flood to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Omonia in Cypriot OPAP Basket League. In 24 games he had very impressive stats: 16.5ppg, 4.7rpg, 6.3apg (top 2), and 1.0spg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Third Team. Flood has been also a member of the Irish international program for some years. He has regularly played for the Irish senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2016. Flood represented Ireland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) for Small Countries in Dublin (Ireland) two years ago. He has played also professionally in Germany (Arvato College Wizards). His college team won Irish National Cup in 2016. Flood graduated from Longwood College in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for Santa Fe College for one year. Den Helder Suns roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Centers: Coach: Daniel Nelson |
| ICELAND |
| Haukar signs Tahvanainen just out of college - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He started his college career at Bradley University (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Tahvanainen was also a member of Finnish international program for some years. He played for Finnish Senior National Team back in 2018 and previously for University National Team in 2019. Tahvanainen represented Finland at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 7.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 22.6%, FT: 50.0%. As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Tahvanainen's first season as a professional player. Haukar Hafnarfjordur roster for 2023-24: Guards: Osku Heinonen Ville Tahvanainen Jalen Moore Forward: David Okeke Center: Hugi Hallgrimsson |
| Njardvik welcomes back Stefansson - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at UMFN Njardvik. But in 8 Subway League games he had just 1.0ppg and 1.4rpg in that year. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league semifinals. Stefansson represented Iceland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 31.3%, 3PT: 26.3%, FT: 88.2%. He graduated from Black Hills State University in 2021 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. |
| IRELAND |
| Den Helder adds Flood to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Omonia in Cypriot OPAP Basket League. In 24 games he had very impressive stats: 16.5ppg, 4.7rpg, 6.3apg (top 2), and 1.0spg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Third Team. Flood has been also a member of the Irish international program for some years. He has regularly played for the Irish senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2016. Flood represented Ireland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) for Small Countries in Dublin (Ireland) two years ago. He has played also professionally in Germany (Arvato College Wizards). His college team won Irish National Cup in 2016. Flood graduated from Longwood College in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for Santa Fe College for one year. Den Helder Suns roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Centers: Coach: Daniel Nelson |
| ISRAEL |
| Chad Brown (ex H.Gilboa Galil) signs at Uralmash - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2022) summer he was tested by Herd That in U.S. semi-pro league The Basketball Tournament. He is a very experienced player. Brown has played also professionally in Canada (Surge), Germany (46ers), Greece (Peristeri and Charilaos), Turkey (Merkezefendi) and NBA G League (Texas Legends). His team made it to the AAC Tournament Semifinals in 2017. He attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. Brown graduated from University of Central Florida in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| ITALY |
| Deshawn Freeman agreed terms with Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of last season he spent at Nevezis in Lithuanian LKL where in 21 games he averaged impressive 16.7ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.9apg and 1.3spg. Freeman was also voted League Player of the Week and selected to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Third Team. He also played for Patrioti Levice in Slovakian Nike SBL. The team played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 13 Slovakian Nike SBL games he got 14.1ppg, 8.9rpg, 2.3apg and 1.8spg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Slovakian League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. Freeman also played 7 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 15.0ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.9apg, 1.3spg and 1.4bpg. Good season as he was also here selected League Player of the Week. He also played 3 games in Basketball Champions League where he got remarkable 16.3ppg, 11.0rpg, 4.3apg, 1.7spg and 2.3bpg. Freeman is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Holland (Groningen), Israel, Sweden (Sodertalje), United Kingdom (Worcester Wolves) and The Basketball Tournament (Playing for Jimmy). Freeman won Slovakian League championship title in 2022. He graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Freeman played also for Hutchinson Community College for 2 years. |
| Bisceglie inks Soma Toure - by Eurobasket News | |
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Lions Basket Bisceglie (Serie B) agreed terms with 21-year old swingman Soma Toure (195cm-88kg-2002, agency: SLN) for new 2023-24 season. Toure has played for the last three years at Gruppo Mascio Treviglio in the Serie A2. Serie A2 was a little too high level for him, where in 12 games he had just 1.2ppg and 1.2rpg last season. Serie B will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also advanced to the league semifinals. Toure represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Novi Sad (Serbia) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 1.7ppg, 1.6rpg. He has played previously for three other teams: Lombardo, Blu Orobica Bergamo and Cremona. |
| Sant Antimo adds Kamperidis to their roster, ex AO Triton - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki (GBL) in Greece. He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 10 games: 9.0ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 45.7%, 3PT: 34.6%, FT: 68.9%. Kamperidis has played also professionally in Spain (Huesca), Greece (AEK Athens, Rethymno, Mandraikos, Holargos, and G.A.S Mandras), and France (Est Lyonnais). The list of past achievements is quite long as among others he was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2014. On Kamperidis: A modern power forward with a very explosive first step, which allows him to drive to the basket and score with powerful dunks. Moves great without the ball and is available to receive passes and finish close to the basket. Despite his height, he has a great ability to dribble and shoot, even from 3pt range, allowing him to play both pick-n-roll and pick-n-pop as well. His legs are really powerful, allowing him to dominate in the paints, run great in transition and give him an athletic advantage against opposite PFs. Geko PSA Sant Antimo Napoli roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| Cusin comes back to Torino - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
Cusin was voted to Italian Serie A All-Star Game back in 2011 and 2012. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Acqua S.Bernardo Cantu where in 41 Serie A2 games he averaged 4.4ppg, 3.4rpg, and 1.0apg in that year. He contributed to his team ending the regular season in the second position in the league. They also played in the Cup final. They also advanced to the league semifinals. Cusin was also a member of the Italian international program for some years. He played for Italian Senior National Team between 2004 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team in 2005. Cusin represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.3ppg, 3.1rpg. He has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Milano, Pesaro, BLE Juvecaserta Accademy, Trieste, Fabriano, Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna, Sassari, and Ferrara. |
| Torino inks Donte Thomas, ex Den Bosch - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
He played last season at Heroes Den Bosch in the Dutch DBL league. He managed to play in four leagues last year (!!!). The team played in four different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In four DBL games, he had 8.3ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.8apg. He helped them to win the Supercup and make it to the league semifinals. Thomas also played 11 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded 6.9ppg, 5.2rpg, and 1.0apg. He also played 2 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 8.5ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.0apg. And finally, he contributed to 29 games in BNXT League where he got 9.2ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.8apg. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Donar Groningen (DBL). In 6 games he got 11.7ppg and 4.2rpg in that year. Thomas contributed to his team winning the Cup. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Dutch Eredivisie Second Team. He also played 29 games in BNXT League where he got 6.8ppg, 4.6rpg, and 1.0apg in that year. Thomas contributed to his team making it to the BNXT League final. He has played also professionally in Finland (Kotka), Italy (Cantu), and Hungary (Arconic-Alba). The list of past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com Dutch Eredivisie All-Imports Team back in 2020. Thomas graduated from Bradley University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Reale Mutua Basket Torino roster for 2023-24: Guards: Forwards: Center: |
| Italy need overtime to beat Turkey at the Trento tournament - by Eurobasket News |
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Italy - Turkey 90-89 OT Italy needed overtime to beat Turkey 90-89 at the Trento tournament. The hosts won the first quarter 25-24 and added a 24-14 surge in the second frame. Turkey replied with an 18-12 and 19-14 runs to tie the score at 75-75 after four quarters. In overtime Italy grabbed a 15-14 rally to seal the ticket to the Final to face China tomorrow. Simone Fontecchio (203-SF-1995) stepped up with 21 points, whilst Achille Polonara (202-PF-1991), Stefano Tonut (194-SG-1993) and Nicolo Melli (205-F/C-1991) had 9 apiece. Omer Yurtseven (213-C-1998, college: Georgetown) replied with 23 points in a loss and Furkan Korkmaz (201-G/F-1997) delivered 16. |
| Alberto Conti signs at Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna - by Eurobasket News |
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Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna (Serie A2) landed 25-year old 195cm swingman Alberto Conti for new season. Conti played most recently at Basket Mestre 1958 in the Serie B. In 35 games he was league's fourth best scorer with impressive 18.9ppg and recorded 4.2rpg and 1.6apg last season. He helped them to make it to the Italian Serie B final after they ended regular season as second best team. Good year as he was voted League Player of the Week and selected to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie B Second Team. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Cus Jonico Basket Taranto (also in Serie B) where in 31 games he was league's second best scorer with remarkable 19.8ppg and averaged 3.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.0spg in that year. Good season as he was also here voted League Player of the Week (2 times). Conti was a member of Italian U19 National Team back in 2017. He has played previously for six other teams: Cd'Orlando, San Severo, Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Senigallia, Rieti Kienergia and Bologna Basket. |
| JAPAN |
| New Zealand crushes Japan on the boards - by Eurobasket News |
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New Zealand's Tall Blacks dominated on the boards and shot 42 percent from beyond the arc to defeat Japan's men's national team, the Akatsuki Five, 94-75 Friday in their second of two World Cup warm-up games. The Tall Blacks, ranked 26th in the world, got a measure of revenge at Gunma Prefecture's Open House Arena Ota, after Wednesday's 79-72 loss on the same court to No. 36 Japan. New Zealand out-rebounded Japan 45-21 with Reuben Te Rangi (198-F/G-1994) grabbing six boards to go with his game-high 20 points. "We were beaten from the get-go by their physical play," Japan head coach Tom Hovasse said. "We hesitated, too, and failed to establish a rhythm. It was a lesson." The Akatsuki Five managed just 22.9 percent of their 35 three-point attempts. Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-1990)'s 12 points led Japan. Japan will play World Cup Group E games against Australia, Germany and Finland in Okinawa. The World Cup, being co-hosted with the Philippines and Indonesia, will run from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. Courtesy of: english.kyodonews.net |
| Shaquille Hines (ex Jena) signs at Bambitious Nara - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Nishinomiya in Japanese B2 League where in 56 games he had 15.0ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.3apg in that year. Good season as he was also here selected League Player of the Week. He is a very experienced player. Hines has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Greece (Koroivos), Hungary (Debreceni Egyetem), Sweden (Boras), Taiwan (Yulon Luxgen) and The Basketball Tournament (Team Zeke and Midwest Dream). Hines graduated from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. |
| KAZAKHSTAN |
| Astana inks Royce Hamm Jr. - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of last season he spent at Zenit in Russian league where in 26 VTB United League games he had 5.8ppg and 3.7rpg. Hamm helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played for Antwerp Giants in Belgian league that season. In 8 FIBA Europe Cup games he averaged 12.3ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.0bpg. Hamm also played 8 games in BNXT League where he got 10.9ppg and 5.3rpg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team won Big 12 Tournament in 2021. He was voted to All-MWC Honorable Mention in 2022. Hamm graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. He played also for The University of Texas for 4 years. BK Astana roster for 2023-24: Guards: Karvel Anderson Markell Johnson Forward: Royce Hamm_Jr. Center: Igor Kanygin |
| Astana signs Devin Davis - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Davis is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Le Portel), Greece (Lavrio), NBA G League (Osceola Magic) and NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic). Davis won WJCAC championship title in 2016. He graduated from University of Houston in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Davis played also for Odessa College for one year. BK Astana roster for 2023-24: Guards: Karvel Anderson Markell Johnson Forwards: Devin Davis Royce Hamm_Jr. Center: Igor Kanygin |
| LATVIA |
| Martins Laksa (ex Jonava) joins GTK - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He won Latvian League championship title in 2011, 2014 and 2016. Laksa was voted to Eurobasket.com Latvian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2015 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at 46ers in German BBL. In 18 games he averaged 7.1ppg and 2.7rpg in that year. He has been a member of Latvian international program for some years. Laksa has been regularly called to Latvian senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. He is quite experienced player. Laksa has played also professionally in Hungary (Arconic-Alba), Spain (Estudiantes and Obradoiro), Poland (Start) and Latvia (Valmiera, Ventspils, Jurmala, BA Riga and VEF Riga). He won Latvian League championship title in 2011, 2014 and 2016. Laksa was selected to Eurobasket.com Latvian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2015 and 2017. Tauron GTK Gliwice roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomasz Snieg Terry Henderson_Jr. Jan Malesa Aleksander Busz Forwards: Martins Laksa Maciej Bender Josh Price Centers: Tomasz Palmowski Lukasz Frackiewicz Coach: Pawel Turkiewicz |
| LITHUANIA |
| Apoel signs coach Andrius Banys, ex Delikatesas - by Kate | |
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Apoel Nicosia (OPAP Basket League) signed 27-year old Lithuanian coach Andrius Banys for upcoming 2023-24 season. Banys coached most recently at Delikatesas in Lithuanian league. |
| Fuerza Regia adds Grant to their roster, ex Wolves - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Grant has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2012. He is quite experienced player. Grant's career allowed him to visit five different continents, while he played in ten different countries. Grant tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Australia (Kings), Bahrain (Al-Manama), France (SIG Strasbourg), Greece (AEK Athens and Promitheas), Israel (Hapoel Holon and Next Urban Maccabi Haifa), Italy (Brindisi and Ravenna), Latvia (Ventspils), Venezuela (Trotamundos) and The Basketball Tournament (Power of the Paw). His team won Latvian League Regular Season in 2014 and 2015. Grant graduated from Clemson University in 2011 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. Fuerza Regia Monterrey roster for 2023-24: Guards: Lucas Faggiano Paul Stoll Trevis Simpson Marquis Wright Forwards: Aaron Fuller Shonn Miller Raul Olalde Center: Jerai Grant |
| Finland sets up all-time attendance record at home beating Lithuania - by Eurobasket News |
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Finland - Lithuania 81:79 Finland set up all-time attendance record at home beating Lithuania. More than 13,000 spectators enjoyed an 81-79 win of the local side. Lithuania grabbed a 21-19 lead at the start, whilst Finland replied with a 26-19 rally in the second period to take a 5-point halftime advantage. The teams exchanged punches in the second half as Lauri Markkanen (216-F/C-1997, college: Arizona) nailed dunk for a 79-74 lead. Margiris Normantas (194-G-1996) scored two free throws to tie the game at 79-79, whilst Mikael Jantunen (204-PF-2000, college: Utah) brought the victory for the Finnish side. Lauri Markkanen top-scored for the winners with 24 points, while Olivier Nkamhoua (203-F-2000) and Jacob Grandison (198-G/F-1998, agency: Octagon Europe) posted 12 each. Rokas Jokubaitis (193-PG-2000) replied with 13 points in the losing effort. |
| LUXEMBOURG |
| Malcolm Kreps (ex Residence) is a newcomer at Den Helder - by Dimitri Chelidze | |
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Den Helder Suns (DBL) strengthened their roster with the addition of 21-year-old Luxembourg international 195cm swingman Malcolm Kreps for season 2023-24. He has played for the last three years at Residence in Luxembourg LBBL. In 11 games he recorded 12.9ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.1apg, and 1.5spg last season. Kreps has played also professionally in Sparta. His team was regular season runner-up in Luxembourg League in 2021 and 2022. Among many awards, he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Luxembourg League Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| MEXICO |
| Fuerza Regia adds Grant to their roster, ex Wolves - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Grant has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2012. He is quite experienced player. Grant's career allowed him to visit five different continents, while he played in ten different countries. Grant tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Australia (Kings), Bahrain (Al-Manama), France (SIG Strasbourg), Greece (AEK Athens and Promitheas), Israel (Hapoel Holon and Next Urban Maccabi Haifa), Italy (Brindisi and Ravenna), Latvia (Ventspils), Venezuela (Trotamundos) and The Basketball Tournament (Power of the Paw). His team won Latvian League Regular Season in 2014 and 2015. Grant graduated from Clemson University in 2011 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. Fuerza Regia Monterrey roster for 2023-24: Guards: Lucas Faggiano Paul Stoll Trevis Simpson Marquis Wright Forwards: Aaron Fuller Shonn Miller Raul Olalde Center: Jerai Grant |
| MONTENEGRO |
| Sutjeska signs Amir Hinton - by Zeljko Zule | |||
He played last season at Al Wasl in UAE ULB league. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kouvot in Finnish Korisliiga where in 24 games he was league's third best scorer with impressive 21.6ppg and averaged 6.6rpg, 2.3apg and 1.8spg in that year. He contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga All-Imports Team and League Player of the Week (3 times). Hinton has been regularly called to Syrian Senior National Team since 2021. He has played previously professionally in Finland and NBA G League (Westchester Knicks). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won CIAA Southern Division Regular Season in 2019. Hinton was also voted All-CIAA Player of the Year back in 2019. He graduated from Shaw University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Hinton played also for Lock Haven University for 3 years. KK Sutjeska Niksic roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jovan Vojinovic Amir Hinton DaQuan Bracey Forwards: Radosav Spasojevic Vladimir Tomasevic Centers: Filip Barovic Milos Vujovic Coach: Dragan Nikolic |
| NBA |
| Joshua Obiesie (ex Frankfurt) agreed terms with the Rockets - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Bayern Muenchen (also in BBL) in Germany where in 21 games he averaged just 2.8ppg and 1.3rpg in that year. He helped them to make it to the German Bundesliga final. Obiesie also played for Bayern (ProB) in Germany. In 6 games he had very impressive stats: 21.7ppg, 5.5rpg and 3.3apg in that year. He has never been drafted by the NBA. Obiesie has been also a member of German international program for some years. He has regularly played for German senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2018. Obiesie represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Obiesie's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 7.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.6apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 34.6%, 3PT: 27.8%, FT: 84.2%. He has played previously professionally in Germany (s Oliver Baskets, Wuerzburg, Schwabing, Akademie Muenchen and Brose Bamberg U18 team) and NBA Summer League (Sacramento Kings). Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com All-German NBBL Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-German NBBL Guard of the Year award back in 2019. Houston Rockets roster for 2023-24: Guards: Fred VanVleet Dillon Brooks Aaron Holiday Joshua Obiesie Forwards: Jeff Green Jeenathan Williams Center: Jock Landale Coach: Ime Udoka |
| Lakers, Anthony Davis agree to NBA's richest annual extension - by Eurobasket News |
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (6'10''-C-1993, college: Kentucky) has agreed on a three-year, $186 million maximum contract extension, tying him to the franchise through 2028 for a total of $270 million, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Friday. Davis' deal is the richest annual contract extension in NBA history, averaging $62 million a season. Davis, who had two years and $84 million left on his contract, became eligible to sign the three-year extension on Friday, and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and Paul moved quickly to complete a deal. Along with LeBron James, Davis remains a cornerstone of a team that advanced to the Western Conference Finals a season ago. Davis, 30, arrived in a blockbuster 2019 trade with the New Orleans Pelicans and helped deliver a 2020 NBA championship to the Lakers. He averaged 26 points, 12.5 points and two blocks a game for the Lakers -- shooting a career-high 56% -- last season. Davis, a four-time All-NBA first-team player, has averaged 25 points and two blocks in a season five times -- the third-highest total behind only Shaquille O'Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, according to ESPN Stats and Information. During the 2023 playoffs, Davis became the third Lakers player with 50 blocks in a single postseason, behind only O'Neal and Abdul-Jabbar. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| The Hornets ink Frank Ntilikina - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2017 he was drafted by New York Knicks in first round (8th overall). He has been also a member of French international program for some years. Ntilikina has regularly played for French senior team since 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2016. He represented France at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 4 games: 2.0ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.8apg. Ntilikina has played previously professionally in other NBA team (NY Knicks) and France (SIG Strasbourg). He played in the final of French League in 2016 and 2017. |
| Philippines legend Jimmy Alapag earns NBA role with Sacramento Kings - by Eurobasket News |
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Jimmy Alapag continues to make waves as a Filipino in the NBA, as the Philippines basketball legend moves up to the Sacramento Kings as a player development coach. The 5-foot-9 former guard was an assistant for the G League's Stockton Kings the last two years and now joins Mike Brown's staff for the emerging Kings, who feature All-Stars De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Alapag played 12 years for TNT Tropang Giga and two more for Meralco Bolts before retiring in 2016 and moving to the coaching chair for San Miguel Alab Pilipinas in the ASEAN Basketball League. With Bobby Ray Parks Jr. as his top gun, he led the Filipino side to a championship in his first season and then a quarterfinals finish the next time around. The now-45-year-old moved to the United States in 2020 and got a job as one of Bobby Jackson's lieutenants for the Kings' G League affiliate. Alapag was a six-time PBA champion, two-time Finals Most Valuable Player, and one-time season MVP and was also a mainstay for the Philippine national team from 2007 to 2013, earning the nickname 'The Captain' for his countless stints as Gilas floor leader. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| NCAA1 |
| World University Games: USA Falls to Brazil - by Eurobasket News |
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Team USA was unable to overcome an early deficit against a solid shooting performance by Brazil falling 82-95 in the semifinals of the World University Games on Friday. The United States mounted a 20-9 in the third quarter to pull the game within two, but Brazil managed to answer holding off the comeback attempt by USA. With the loss, Team USA will face the loser of the other semifinal game between Argentina and Czech Republic in the Bronze Medal Game on Sunday. The United States defeated the Czech Republic in pool play 76-72 but has not faced Argentina which is 4-0 entering the semifinals. Adyel Borges (188-PG-2002) led the winners with 20 points, while Lucas Siewert (208-F-1997, college: Colorado) added 19 points for Brazil. Kolby King (188-G-2003) led all scorers in the contest with 21 points with 18 of those scored in the second half. He also pulled down five rebounds and swiped a game-high three steals. Kevin Cross (203-F-2000) had his best scoring performance of the World University Games pouring in 18 points with 14 coming in the second half. The next top scorers for Team USA were Jaylen Forbes (196-G-2000) with 14 and Sion James (196-G-2002) with 11. Both Forbes and James led the team on the glass with seven boards each. Tre'Vonte Williams (190-G) rounded out the players in double figures for USA with 10 points and four rebounds. The contest went back and forth early in the opening frame with the United States and Brazil exchanging leads seven times until the USA built its largest lead of the day at 17-13 with 4:07 on the clock. Brazil closed the quarter on a 13-3 run to claim the momentum and put the USA down 20-26 at the end of the first. In the second quarter the deficit extended to double figures for the United States as Brazil outscored Team USA 24-17. Cross and James combined for 12 of the USA's 17 points as the team hit the locker room trailing 37-50. King and Cross sparked a rally by Team USA in the third cutting the deficit to 57-59 with 4:32 on the clock after a 20-9 scoring run. The duo combined for 19 points in the frame including three three-pointers for King. However, Brazil closed the third quarter with an 11-4 run putting the United States down 61-70 entering the fourth. A barrage of threes from Brazil's Adyel Felipe Pereira Borges in the final frame stemmed any chance for a comeback by Team USA. The United States ultimately fell 82-95 in the semifinals. Courtesy of: tulanegreenwave.com |
| James Okonkwo commits to University of North Carolina - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His high school career he had spent at Beckley Prep Academy in Beckley, WV, which he graduated in 2023. Okonkwo represented United Kingdom at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 12.1ppg, Reb-4 (9.7rpg), 1.0apg, Blocks-3 (2.1bpg), FGP: 56.7%, 3PT: 18.2%, FT: 68.8%. University of North Carolina roster for 2023-24: Guards: Cormac Ryan Harrison Ingram Forwards: James Okonkwo Zayden High |
| Harden named Assistant Basketball Coach at Washington State - by Eurobasket News |
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Jeremy Harden joined the Washington State men's basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach, WSU Head Coach Kyle Smith announced Thursday. Harden joins the Washington State following one season at Idaho and five seasons as the head coach at Wenatchee Valley College (WVC). 'I want to thank Coach Smith for the opportunity to be a part of this great program and the Palouse community,' Harden said. 'Coach Smith is a veteran in the industry, and I am eager to hit the ground running alongside his coaching staff. I look forward to contributing to the future success of Coug basketball in any way I can. Go Cougs!' Harden brings over 10 years of college coaching experience to Washington State. While leading from 2017-2022, he led the Knights to an impressive 95-35 (.730) overall record and five consecutive winning seasons. Harden's most recent success came in the 2021-22 season, guiding WVC to a Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) East Region title and an NWAC Final Four appearance. Harden was named East Region Coach of the Year, while the team held the best regional record (15-1) and was the No. 1 scoring offense (93.1 PPG). 'We are extremely lucky to add Jeremy Harden to our coaching staff,' Smith said. 'His journey to Wazzu has been a well-earned opportunity. As someone with head coaching experience, he understands the complexities and nuances of what it takes to run a basketball program.' In his time at Wenatchee Valley, Harden earned a pair of East Region NWAC championships, leading the conference in field goal percentage (.530) and made 3-pointers (13 per game). In 2019, Harden led the Knights to the highest points per game (84.96) average in over 20 years and guided Wenatchee Valley back to the postseason for the first time in four years. 'Jeremy is familiar with the state and the region,' Smith added. 'He was a very successful head coach at Wenatchee Valley. With the roster adjustments in college basketball's new era, Jeremy's experience of putting competitive teams together in a quicker fashion will be invaluable.' Before WVC, Harden served as an assistant coach for one season at National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA) Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC) on a Native American reservation in Sells, Ariz. Prior to TOCC, Harden spent three seasons (2013-16) at Boise State University as the director of player development under head coach Leon Rice. Harden helped lead the Broncos to their first Mountain West Conference Championship in 2015 and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. 'Jeremy will work with all facets of our program and will bring an ability to recruit in this region and on the west coast, which is vital to our success,' Smith said of Harden's background. 'This is a win-win for Jeremy and Coug basketball.' Harden made his college coaching debut in 2012, serving one season as an assistant at Eastern Oregon University (EOU). The Mountaineers tallied a 28-5 record and received their first No. 1 ranking in program history. EOU went on to win the Cascade Collegiate Conference championship and earn a berth in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national tournament. Harden, a Tucson, Ariz., native, played for two seasons at Pima Community College. He was a two-year starter and led the Aztecs to their first National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region Championship, along with a No. 7 overall finish at the 2010 NJCAA National Championships. He graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a master's degree in business administration in 2016 and received a bachelor's degree in communications at the University of Arizona in 2012. Courtesy of: wsucougars.com |
| NEW ZEALAND |
| Scorchers sign Jordan Hunt, ex Hawks - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He also represented New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup in Jakarta (Indonesia) last year. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 7.0ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.1apg, FGP-2 (78.6%), 3PT: 50.0%. Hunt has played also professionally in Australia (Cairns Taipans). He won New Zealand NBL championship title in 2016 and 2020. Hunt was voted to All-Cascade Honorable Mention back in 2018 and 2019. He graduated from Southern Oregon University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. Surrey Scorchers roster for 2023-24: Guards: Justin Robinson Josh Steel Padiet Wang Cameron Gooden Forwards: Tayo Ogedengbe Quin Cooper Centers: Jordan Hunt Saiquan Jamison |
| New Zealand crushes Japan on the boards - by Eurobasket News |
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New Zealand's Tall Blacks dominated on the boards and shot 42 percent from beyond the arc to defeat Japan's men's national team, the Akatsuki Five, 94-75 Friday in their second of two World Cup warm-up games. The Tall Blacks, ranked 26th in the world, got a measure of revenge at Gunma Prefecture's Open House Arena Ota, after Wednesday's 79-72 loss on the same court to No. 36 Japan. New Zealand out-rebounded Japan 45-21 with Reuben Te Rangi (198-F/G-1994) grabbing six boards to go with his game-high 20 points. "We were beaten from the get-go by their physical play," Japan head coach Tom Hovasse said. "We hesitated, too, and failed to establish a rhythm. It was a lesson." The Akatsuki Five managed just 22.9 percent of their 35 three-point attempts. Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-1990)'s 12 points led Japan. Japan will play World Cup Group E games against Australia, Germany and Finland in Okinawa. The World Cup, being co-hosted with the Philippines and Indonesia, will run from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. Courtesy of: english.kyodonews.net |
| NORTH MACEDONIA |
| Cair 2030 Skopje adds Nacevski to their roster - by Darko Najdovski | ||||
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Rabotnicki where in 16 Prva Liga games he averaged 6.1ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.0apg and 1.1spg in that year. He also played for Kozuv that season. In 6 Prva Liga games he had 4.3ppg and 1.2rpg in that year. Nacevski has played previously for five other teams: Pelister, Vardar, Vardar, Makedonija Mladi and Akademija FMP Skopje. Cair 2030 Skopje roster for 2023-24: Guards: Predrag Pajic Davell Roby Jovan Aleksandrovski Forwards: Daniel Nacevski Nedim Mustafica Fatjon Rexha Center: Aleksandar Shterjov Coach: Erkam Ismaili |
| PHILIPPINES |
| Philippines legend Jimmy Alapag earns NBA role with Sacramento Kings - by Eurobasket News |
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Jimmy Alapag continues to make waves as a Filipino in the NBA, as the Philippines basketball legend moves up to the Sacramento Kings as a player development coach. The 5-foot-9 former guard was an assistant for the G League's Stockton Kings the last two years and now joins Mike Brown's staff for the emerging Kings, who feature All-Stars De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Alapag played 12 years for TNT Tropang Giga and two more for Meralco Bolts before retiring in 2016 and moving to the coaching chair for San Miguel Alab Pilipinas in the ASEAN Basketball League. With Bobby Ray Parks Jr. as his top gun, he led the Filipino side to a championship in his first season and then a quarterfinals finish the next time around. The now-45-year-old moved to the United States in 2020 and got a job as one of Bobby Jackson's lieutenants for the Kings' G League affiliate. Alapag was a six-time PBA champion, two-time Finals Most Valuable Player, and one-time season MVP and was also a mainstay for the Philippine national team from 2007 to 2013, earning the nickname 'The Captain' for his countless stints as Gilas floor leader. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| POLAND |
| Martins Laksa (ex Jonava) joins GTK - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He won Latvian League championship title in 2011, 2014 and 2016. Laksa was voted to Eurobasket.com Latvian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2015 and 2017. The previous (2021-22) season he played at 46ers in German BBL. In 18 games he averaged 7.1ppg and 2.7rpg in that year. He has been a member of Latvian international program for some years. Laksa has been regularly called to Latvian senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010. He is quite experienced player. Laksa has played also professionally in Hungary (Arconic-Alba), Spain (Estudiantes and Obradoiro), Poland (Start) and Latvia (Valmiera, Ventspils, Jurmala, BA Riga and VEF Riga). He won Latvian League championship title in 2011, 2014 and 2016. Laksa was selected to Eurobasket.com Latvian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2015 and 2017. Tauron GTK Gliwice roster for 2023-24: Guards: Tomasz Snieg Terry Henderson_Jr. Jan Malesa Aleksander Busz Forwards: Martins Laksa Maciej Bender Josh Price Centers: Tomasz Palmowski Lukasz Frackiewicz Coach: Pawel Turkiewicz |
| Benjamin Didier-Urbaniak moves to Kociewskie Diably on loan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Didier-Urbaniak represented Poland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Oradea (Romania) four years ago. Didier-Urbaniak's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 3.8ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.2spg. He has played previously for five other teams: Trefl Sopot 2nd team, Trefl, Shmoolky W-wa, Profbud Legia Warszawa and Trefl. Among many awards he played in the final of Polish League in 2022. Didier-Urbaniak was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Polish 2Liga Honorable Mention in 2021. SKS Starogard Gdanski roster for 2023-24: Guards: Adrian Kordalski Bartosz Majewski Benjamin Didier-Urbaniak Piotr Lis Olaf Perzanowski Dominik Miecznikowski Aleksander Wisniewski Forwards: Mikolaj Kurpisz Wojciech Czerlonko Oskar Zyczkowski Damian Janiak Centers: Jakub Parzenski Oliwier Szczepanski Coach: Kamil Sadowski |
| Legia lands Josip Sobin - by Eurobasket News | |||
Sobin was voted to Croatian League All-Star Game back in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at MKS. In 29 EBL games he recorded 10.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.6apg and 1.2spg in that year. He also played 8 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he got 12.0ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.0apg in that year. Sobin contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Alpe Adria Cup Second Team. Sobin was a member of Croatian international program for some years. He was called to Croatian Senior National Team between 2015 and 2017 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2007. Sobin is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Italy (Cremona), Spain (Fuenlabrada) and Croatia (Split, Zadar and Trogir). Sobin was voted to Croatian League All-Star Game back in 2014 and 2015. Legia Warszawa roster for 2023-24: Guards: Raymond Cowels_III Jakub Schenk Marcin Wielunski Forwards: Adam Linowski Grzegorz Kulka Michal Kolenda Aric Holman Centers: Josip Sobin Dariusz Wyka Coach: Wojciech Kaminski |
| PORTUGAL |
| Omlid changes team - by Luis Rocha |
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Tanner Omlid (196-F-1993, college: WOU) after a hard season fighting with injuries, decided to change from Lisboa to FC Porto. He's going to FC Porto leaving Sporting Clube de Portugal Lisboa. It seems a good move, he's a great team player and FC Porto will benefit on that. Now for Omlid the main task now is to be able to contribute to the team like he strongly did in his last season on Albufeira playing for Imortal. Sporting Clube de Portugal Lisboa will follow is path of reconstructuring their roster while FC Porto is nearly getting to the end their own.
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| Benfica signs Relvao - by Luis Rocha |
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Daniel Relvao (208-C-1996, college: GMU) is the new addition to Sport Lisboa Benfica roster. Needing a portuguese center , Sport Lisboa Benfica didn't loose any time deciding on Relvao. As for the player it's a big opportunity to secure is place on the National champion and improve his career. Let's see if he's gonna take this chance and solidify himself on a strong contender for the title. Remenber that he already played in Sporting Clube de Portugal Lisboa and FC Porto, now he will complete the circle of the 3 great portuguese clubs with his arrival at Sport Lisboa Benfica.
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| PUERTO RICO |
| Koping Stars add Martinez to their roster, ex Santurce - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated from University of North Texas in 2023 and it will be his first season as a professional player. Martinez won NIT championship title in 2023. He played also for University of New Hampshire for 4 years. Koping Stars roster for 2023-24: Erik Persson Jayden Martinez Ben Okhotin Andrew Sims Jacob Hadi |
| Robert Harris (ex Quebradillas) signs at Palma Basquet Mallorca - by Eurobasket News | |||
Harris has played previously professionally in Puerto Rico (Gallitos and Indios) and Spain (Melilla, Zamora, Azuqueca and Pozo Soton BVM 2012 Mieres). Among many awards he won Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off championship title in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Spanish LEB Silver All-Imports Team back in 2019. Harris graduated from American International College in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. He played also for Assumption College for one year. |
| RUSSIA |
| Chad Brown (ex H.Gilboa Galil) signs at Uralmash - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2022) summer he was tested by Herd That in U.S. semi-pro league The Basketball Tournament. He is a very experienced player. Brown has played also professionally in Canada (Surge), Germany (46ers), Greece (Peristeri and Charilaos), Turkey (Merkezefendi) and NBA G League (Texas Legends). His team made it to the AAC Tournament Semifinals in 2017. He attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. Brown graduated from University of Central Florida in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| RWANDA |
| RBL Round 22 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game in supposed to be quite interesting. Third ranked APR (16-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Orion (11-10). APR smashed Orion 121-48 on Wednesday. APR have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-2 record having five points less than leader REG. Newly promoted Orion keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. APR are looking forward to face IPRC-Huye (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Orion will play against IPRC-Musanze (#12) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Patriots (17-2) played at the court of 5th ranked K-Titans (12-10). Patriots smashed K-Titans 123-50. Patriots have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-2 record having just three points less than leader REG. Newly promoted K-Titans keep the fifth place with ten games lost. Patriots will play against IPRC-Huye (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. K-Titans will have a break next round. The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Patriots (17-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Tigers (11-11). Patriots smashed Tigers 113-71 on Friday. Patriots have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-2 record having just three points less than leader REG. Tigers at the other side keep the seventh place with 11 games lost. Patriots will meet IPRC-Huye (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigers will have a break next round. In the last game of round 22 Espoir destroyed IPRC-Kigali on the opponent's court 109-67.
Orion - APR 48-121 The game in supposed to be quite interesting. Third ranked APR (16-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Orion (11-10). APR smashed Orion 121-48 on Wednesday. APR have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-2 record having five points less than leader REG. Newly promoted Orion keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. APR are looking forward to face IPRC-Huye (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Orion will play against IPRC-Musanze (#12) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. K-Titans - Patriots 50-123 The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Patriots (17-2) played at the court of 5th ranked K-Titans (12-10). Patriots smashed K-Titans 123-50. Patriots have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-2 record having just three points less than leader REG. Newly promoted K-Titans keep the fifth place with ten games lost. Patriots will play against IPRC-Huye (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. K-Titans will have a break next round. IPRC-Kigali - Espoir 67-109 Very expected game when 11th ranked IPRC-Kigali (2-20) was crushed at home by fourth ranked Espoir (15-6) 109-67 on Friday. Espoir maintains fourth position with 15-6 record. IPRC-Kigali at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 20 games lost. Tigers - Patriots 71-113 The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Patriots (17-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Tigers (11-11). Patriots smashed Tigers 113-71 on Friday. Patriots have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-2 record having just three points less than leader REG. Tigers at the other side keep the seventh place with 11 games lost. Patriots will meet IPRC-Huye (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigers will have a break next round. |
| SENEGAL |
| Talla Niang is a newcomer at Ilicitano - by Eurobasket News | |
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CB Ilicitano Elche (1.Div) strengthened their roster with addition of 20-year old Senegalese forward Talla Niang (200cm-2002) for season 2023-24. Niang has played for the last three years at Caja Rural in the EBA. In 18 games he recorded 7.8ppg and 4.7rpg last season. |
| SERBIA |
| KK Borac Cacak signs rookie Filip Rebraca in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Rebraca started his college career at University of North Dakota (NCAA) where he played three seasons. Then he moved to University of Iowa (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at The Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, MA. Of course it will be his first season in professional basketball. KK Borac Cacak roster for 2023-24: Guards: Ronaldo Segu Nikola Manojlovic Forwards: Tylan Birts Filip Rebraca |
| SLOVAKIA |
| Lucenec signs rookie Daniel Hornbuckle in his first year in pro basketball - by Michal Duchovic |
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BKM Lucenec (Nike SBL) strengthened their roster with addition of American 185cm guard Daniel Hornbuckle for season 2023-24. Hornbuckle just graduated from Western Washington University (NCAA2). He has played there for the last three years. Hornbuckle started his college career at University of Alaska Fairbanks (NCAA2) where he played three seasons. Then he moved to Portland Community College (JUCO). His high school career he had spent at West Valley in Fairbanks, AK. Of course it will be his first season in professional basketball. BKM Lucenec roster for 2023-24: Jan Zorvan Vasilije Knezevic Matus Skuben Daniel Hornbuckle Filip Rakai Karolis Sapiega Jared Sherfield Matej Siladi Jakub Istok Edward Aidi Coach: Tibor Jany |
| SLOVENIA |
| Blaz Mesicek (ex Zob Ahan) agreed terms with Fuenlabrada - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Mesicek was also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. He played for Slovenian Senior National Team between 2016 and 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014. Mesicek represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: Score-2 (16.6ppg), 5.4rpg, 2.8apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 25.6%, FT: 82.2%. He is a very experienced player. Mesicek has played also professionally in Greece (Kolossos H Hotels Rodou), Hungary (OSE Lions), Serbia (BC Mega MIS Beograd), Croatia (Split), Italy (Pistoia and Brindisi) and Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana, LTH Castings and Grosuplje). Among many awards he won Slovenian 2SKL championship title in 2015. He received Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian 2SKL Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian 2SKL Guard of the Year award back in 2015. |
| David Kralj is a newcomer at Rogaska - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at Zlatorog. But the most of that year he spent at Leuven Bears in Belgian league where in 12 BNXT League games he recorded 8.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.5apg and 1.2spg in that year. He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 16.2ppg, 5.7rpg, 3.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 57.1%, 3PT: 35.7%, FT: 74.1%. Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Honorable Mention back in 2019. He attended Coastal Carolina College until 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Rogaska Crystal roster for 2023-24: Guards: Sandi Cebular David Kralj Luka Bozak Patrik Tabak Domen Mocnik Stas Sivka Coach: Dragisa Drobnjak |
| SPAIN |
| Talla Niang is a newcomer at Ilicitano - by Eurobasket News | |
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CB Ilicitano Elche (1.Div) strengthened their roster with addition of 20-year old Senegalese forward Talla Niang (200cm-2002) for season 2023-24. Niang has played for the last three years at Caja Rural in the EBA. In 18 games he recorded 7.8ppg and 4.7rpg last season. |
| Coruna inks Sebastian Petersen - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His team won Danish League Regular Season in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2022) summer he played at Rattlers (CEBL) in Canadian league where in 8 games he recorded 7.4ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.6apg in 2022 year. He has been also a member of Danish international program for some years. Petersen has regularly played for Danish senior team since 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. He represented Denmark at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. Petersen has played also professionally in Germany (Ehingen/Urspringschule), Sweden (Malbas) and Denmark (Bakken, Svendborg and Aarhus BF). His team won Danish League Regular Season in 2014 and 2015. Leyma Basquet Coruna roster for 2023-24: Goran Huskic Ingus Jakovics Sebastian Petersen Yunio Barrueta Atoumane Diagne Sean McDonnell Olle Lundqvist |
| Oviedo sign Hall Elisias - by Eurobasket News | |||
He played most recently at Unger Steel Gunners Oberwart in Austrian BSL league, but was released by the team in Oct.'22. In only one BSL game he had 4 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block last season. He graduated from Bryant University in 2022 and actually missed last season. It will be his second season in pro basketball. His team won NEC Tournament in 2022. He played also for New Mexico Junior College for one year. Unicaja Banco Oviedo roster for 2023-24: Guards: Josep Perez Raul Lobaco Demetric Horton Forwards: Marc Marti Mikel Sanz Hall Elisias |
| Blaz Mesicek (ex Zob Ahan) agreed terms with Fuenlabrada - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Mesicek was also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. He played for Slovenian Senior National Team between 2016 and 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014. Mesicek represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: Score-2 (16.6ppg), 5.4rpg, 2.8apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 25.6%, FT: 82.2%. He is a very experienced player. Mesicek has played also professionally in Greece (Kolossos H Hotels Rodou), Hungary (OSE Lions), Serbia (BC Mega MIS Beograd), Croatia (Split), Italy (Pistoia and Brindisi) and Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana, LTH Castings and Grosuplje). Among many awards he won Slovenian 2SKL championship title in 2015. He received Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian 2SKL Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian 2SKL Guard of the Year award back in 2015. |
| Melilla adds Norelia to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Norelia is quite experienced player. Norelia's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. Norelia has played previously professionally in France (Caen), Japan (Earthfriends Tokyo Z), Portugal (Oliveirense) and Spain (Oviedo). He won Portuguese League championship title in 2019. Norelia graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. He played also for Tulane University for one year. |
| Algeciras keep Ortega for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
Ortega also represented Gibraltar at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) for Small Countries in Dublin (Ireland) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: Score-3(19.0ppg), 3.5rpg, Assists-4(4.3apg), FGP: 47.6%, 3PT: 27.0%, FT: 83.9%. He is a very experienced player. Ortega has played also professionally in Denmark (Randers), Estonia (Valga-Valka), Russia (Spartak Primorie Vladivostok) and Spain (Ourense, Oh!Tels Union Linense de Baloncesto, Unicaja-Andalucia, Santurtzi and Coruna). Among many awards he won Spanish EBA Final Stage Group 3 championship title in 2019. He was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Silver Domestic Player of the Year back in 2020. |
| Andorra signs Andrew Goudelock - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2011 he was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) in second round (46th overall). He graduated from College of Charleston and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball. Goudelock is quite experienced player. He has played in ten different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Goudelock has played previously professionally in China (Heroes and Flying Tigers), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Italy (Venezia), Lithuania (Rytas), Russia (UNICS Kazan), Turkey (Fenerbahce), NBA (Houston Rockets and LA Lakers), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce, South Bay Lakers and RGV Vipers), Spain (Bilbao) and The Basketball Tournament (Money Team). He played in the final of Southern Conference Tournament in 2009 and 2011. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Import Player of the Year in 2021. MoraBanc Andorra roster for 2023-24: Guards: Rafael Luz Andrew Goudelock Tobias Borg Markel Starks Adam Somogyi Jerrick Harding Forwards: Stan Okoye Chris Czerapowicz Mihajlo Andric Juan Rubio Alexis Bartolome Tyson Perez Centers: Nacho Llovet Marin Maric Felipe Dos_Anjos Coach: Natxo Lezcano |
| Ruben Dominguez agreed terms with Castello - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Spain at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 12.1ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 48.5%, 3PT: 35.7%, FT: 80.0%. Dominguez has played previously for two other teams: Unicaja and Movistar Estudiantes Madrid B team. He played in the final of Spanish LEB Oro Play-Off in 2022. Amics Castello roster for 2023-24: Guards: Josep Franch Joan Faner Daniel Manchon Andres Roig Ruben Dominguez Forward: Alvaro Martinez Centers: Gonzalo Bressan Tanor Ngom |
| UAF Lucentum signs Richard Balint, ex Brno - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. Balint has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2018. He also represented Czech Republic at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 10.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 3.4apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 52.8%, 3PT: 28.9%. Balint has played also professionally for other Czech Republic teams like Prostejov, Olomoucko and Orli. His team was regular season runner-up in Czech Republic League in 2023. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European North Basketball League Honorable Mention in 2022. |
| Roko Prkacin agreed terms with Gran Canaria - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Cibona in Croatian Premijer Liga where in 34 games he averaged 11.8ppg, 6.7rpg (#4 in the league) and 2.0apg in that year. He helped them to win the league title. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Top Prospect of the Year, League Player of the Week and voted to Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Third Team. Prkacin also played 17 games in ABA League where he had 9.1ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.5apg in that year. He has been also a member of Croatian international program for some years. Prkacin has regularly played for Croatian senior team since 2020 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2018. He represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Novi Sad (Serbia) five years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (18.6ppg), Reb-2 (10.9rpg), 3.7apg, Blocks-3 (2.0bpg), FGP: 59.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 61.4%. Prkacin has played previously for three other Croatian teams: Dinamo, Cibona Zagreb U18 team and Cibona Zagreb U19 team. Draemland Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24: Guard: Jovan Kljajic Forwards: John Shurna Pierre Pelos Nicolas Brussino Miquel Salvo Roko Prkacin Centers: Ethan Happ Ben Lammers |
| Sanchez re-signs at Gijon Basket - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has spent his entire career in Spain playing for six other teams: Huesca, Manresa, Tenerife, Guadalajara, Menorca and Oviedo. His team was regular season runner-up in Spanish EBA Group A-B in 2018. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Gijon Basket. Sanchez could be described: Good control of the ball. A scorer, whether it is a penetrative move or an outside shot. Controls the other fundamentals whether it is rebounds, intimidation or a great pass. Also capable of playing guard. |
| Valor re-signs at Oh!Tels Union Linense de Baloncesto - by Eurobasket News | |
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Oh!Tels Union Linense de Baloncesto (EBA) confirmed in their roster 24-year old power forward Alejandro Valor (203cm-1999) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Valor has played there for the last six seasons. He has played previously for Baloncesto Sevilla 2nd team. |
| UE Mataro Germans Homs keep Traver for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
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LEB Silver newcomer UE Mataro Germans Homs re-signed 27-year old 180cm point guard Marc Traver for upcoming season. Traver has played there for the last seven seasons. He helped them to win the group title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. Traver is a very experienced player. |
| Robert Harris (ex Quebradillas) signs at Palma Basquet Mallorca - by Eurobasket News | |||
Harris has played previously professionally in Puerto Rico (Gallitos and Indios) and Spain (Melilla, Zamora, Azuqueca and Pozo Soton BVM 2012 Mieres). Among many awards he won Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off championship title in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Spanish LEB Silver All-Imports Team back in 2019. Harris graduated from American International College in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. He played also for Assumption College for one year. |
| Ezequiel Herrera joins Melilla - by Eurobasket News | |
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Melilla Sport Capital Enrique Soler (LEB Silver) agreed terms with 26-year old naturalized Argentinian shooting guard Ezequiel Herrera (185cm-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) for new 2023-24 season. He played last season at Navarra. In 32 LEB Silver games he had 6.3ppg and 1.3rpg. He helped them to make it to the Spanish LEB Plata Play-Off final. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Avila Autentica El Bulevar (EBA) where in 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.8ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.3apg and 1.8spg in that year. Herrera has played previously for Spanish team Paterna. |
| Melvin Linde (ex Herford) is a newcomer at Cantbasket - by Eurobasket News | |
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Cantbasket 04 (EBA) strengthened their roster with addition of 22-year old Swedish shooting guard Melvin Linde (196cm-2001) for season 2023-24. Linde is the second import player in the roster as Argentinian Franco Ruesga signed here earlier. He played last season at BBG Herford in German ProB. But in 10 games he recorded just 1.8ppg. He also played for Trelleborg Basket Pirates in Swedish Superettan where in 9 games he averaged 14.1ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.2apg. He has played also professionally in Sweden (Wetterbygden Stars Huskvarna 2nd Team). |
| Caceres add Carreno to their roster - by Eurobasket News | |
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Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad (LEB Gold) added to their roster 21-year old guard Pau Carreno (192cm-2001) for season 2023-24. Carreno has played for the last two years at Sant Antoni in the LEB Silver. In 27 games he recorded 6.5ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.1apg and 1.1spg last season. He represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.1ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.1apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 48.6%, 3PT: 15.8%, FT: 63.6%. Carreno has played previously for four other teams: Barca, FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team, FC Barcelona and Barca. He won Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off championship title in 2021. Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad roster for 2023-24: Guards: Greg Gantt Pau Carreno Forward: Juan Santos Center: Dikembe Andre |
| Tres Tinkle (ex Le Mans) is a newcomer at Obradoiro - by Eurobasket News | ||||
he selected toGatorade Montana Boys Basketball Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2015. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Vanoli Basket Cremona in Italian Serie A where in 30 games he averaged 12.8ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.3apg and 1.5spg (in top 5) in that year. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. He has played also professionally in USA, NBA G League (Raptors 905 Missisauga) and NBA Summer League (LA Lakers and LA Lakers). Tinkle graduated from Oregon State in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. he selected toGatorade Montana Boys Basketball Player of the Year back in 2014 and 2015. Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela roster for 2023-24: Guards: Eric Washington Fernando Zurbriggen Pol Figueras Jordan Howard Forwards: Alvaro Munoz Thomas Scrubb Tres Tinkle Centers: Alejandro Suarez Artem Pustovyi Ruben Guerrero Marek Blazevic Coach: Moncho Fernandez |
| Menorca keeps Molins for another season - by Eurobasket News |
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LEB Gold newcomer Hestia Menorca re-signed 24-year old 195cm point guard Pol Molins for upcoming season. He played there last season. In 32 LEB Silver games he averaged 8.0ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.9apg. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Basquet Girona. But in 14 LEB Gold games he had just 0.7ppg in that year. Molins represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.0ppg, 1.6apg. He has played previously for five other teams: Joventut, Ourense, Zamora, Prat and Arenys. |
| Ricky Rubio taking a break from basketball to deal with his mental health - by Eurobasket News |
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Ricky Rubio (193-G-1990) has decided to put his basketball career on hold. The Spanish Basketball Federation transmitted a statement from the Spanish guard, in which Rubio makes clear that he's quitting basketball to take care of his mental health. The development comes just three weeks prior to the FIBA World Cup, where Rubio was slated to be present with the Spanish NT. Whether the veteran guard's break will be temporary or permanent remains to be seen. His full statement: "I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health. I want to thank the Spanish Federation (FEB) for all the support I have received. They understood my decision. Today #LaFamilia makes more sense than ever. Thank you. I would ask that my privacy be respected so that I can face these moments and be able to give more information when the time is right". In the same note, the Spanish Federation expresses "its respect, admiration and affection for Ricky Rubio." "#LaFamilia will be by the player's side at all times," the announcement concludes. The Catalan player's return after a year-long absence due to a knee injury had been heralded as the most important update for Spain. The MVP of the World Cup in China had joined Sergio Scariolo 's training camp, although he didn't appear in the first friendly game against Venezuela (a neat 87-57 win) last Friday night. His absence is a major setback for Spain and adds to that of Lorenzo Brown, who finished last season with some medical issues to take care of. Now, Sergio Scariolo will have to look for replacements. Courtesy of: basketnews.com |
| Spain cruise past Venezuela at WiZink Center - by Eurobasket News |
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Spain crushed Venezuela in a friendly game played at the Wizink Center in Madrid, Spain, 87-57, thanks to a total of 15 three-point shots and spectacular comeback performance by Juancho Hernangomez (206-PF-1995) with 27 points, including a perfect 10 of 10 from the field ( (5 of 5 in three pointers). Spain didn't use players such as Willy Hernangomez (210-C-1994), Rudy Fernandez (196-SF-1985, agency: Octagon Europe), Sergio Llull (190-G-1987) or Ricky Rubio (193-G-1990) for this match but had a chance to test NBA player Santi Aldama (211-F/C-2001, college: Loyola, MD) for the first time. He didn't disappoint with 16 points (3 of 4 from the long distance). Usman Garuba (203-C-2002) added 11 points. For Venezuela, Garly Sojo (196-PG-1999, agency: Pro Sports) and Michael Carrera (196-F-1993, college: S.Carolina) scored 11 points each, Pedro Chourio (186-G/F-1990, agency: Pro Sports) added 7, Nestor Colmenares (200-C-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) 6 and newcomer Fabrizio Pugliatti (200-G-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) took advantage of his minutes in the last quarter to score 5 more. Venezuela played it's best offensive basketball in the first quarter with 50% in field goals (8 of 16) and 4 three-pointers in 9 attempts, even taking an early 8-2 advantage, but Spain reacted with a 27-12 in the remainder of that first quarter to get ahead by 9 points (29-20), shooting for an impressive 78% (11 of 14) from the field with 5 three pointers out of 7 attempts (85.7%), led by Hernangomez with 8 of his 27 points and Aldama with 7 of his 16. Howe The team coached by Fernando Duro then started the second quarter with great deffense, leaving the Spanish side 4 minutes without scoring and getting closer (29-24). However, after corresponding adjustments and the return of the starters, Spain was relentless for the next six minutes with a 17-2 streak. Venezuela had a lot of trouble trying to attack in half court and trying to find an open shooter or going to the basket became utopic. Spain went into half time with a 20-point lead as a result, 46-26. Another short awakening to begin the third quarter, thanks to a 9-2 start, gave Venezuela a chance for a comeback (48-35), but Hernangomez turned on his offensive show again and the rest of the team got caught in the three-pointer fever to put things back where they were and a 13-0 run gave Spain a 26-point lead, 61-35 heading into the final 10 minutes. A basket exchange won by Spain (26-22), the last quarter gave Duro a Chance to give some minutes to the youngsters, Enrique Medina (218-C-2004) and Fabrizio Pugliatti, since he was offered the possibilty to use all 14 players that are playing in this preparation tour for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Venezuela's third straight defeat is not going to stop them in their goal to get well prepared for the tournament. So far, they've lost against Angola (66-61), Argentina (66-65) and Spain (87-57). Their next match will take place in Orleans against France on Monday (August 7th). Then, they'll travel to Melbourne, Australia, to go against Australia (August 14th), South Sudan (August 16th) and Brazil (August 17th) at Rod Laver Arena before the World Cup takes place. Venezuela will face Slovenia, Georgia and Cabo Verde (Group F) in Okinawa, Japan. Spain's next friendly matches will be against Slovenia (August 11th) and United States (August 13th) in Malaga and then against Canada (August 16th) and the Dominican Republic (August 19th) in Granada. They'll also play in Group G of the World Cup against Brazil, Iran and Ivory Coast. |
| Spain cruise past Venezuela at WiZink Center, 87-57 - by Francisco Vega |
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Spain crushed Venezuela in a friendly game played at the Wizink Center in Madrid, Spain, 87-57, thanks to a total of 15 three-point shots and spectacular comeback performance by Juancho Hernangomez (206-PF-1995) with 27 points, including a perfect 10 of 10 from the field ( (5 of 5 in three pointers). Spain didn't use players such as Willy Hernangomez (210-C-1994), Rudy Fernandez (196-SF-1985, agency: Octagon Europe), Sergio Llull (190-G-1987) or Ricky Rubio (193-G-1990) for this match but had a chance to test NBA player Santi Aldama (211-F/C-2001, college: Loyola, MD) for the first time. He didn't disappoint with 16 points (3 of 4 from the long distance). Usman Garuba (203-C-2002) added 11 points. For Venezuela, Garly Sojo (196-PG-1999, agency: Pro Sports) and Michael Carrera (196-F-1993, college: S.Carolina) scored 11 points each, Pedro Chourio (186-G/F-1990, agency: Pro Sports) added 7, Nestor Colmenares (200-C-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) 6 and newcomer Fabrizio Pugliatti (200-G-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) took advantage of his minutes in the last quarter to score 5 more. Venezuela played it's best offensive basketball in the first quarter with 50% in field goals (8 of 16) and 4 three-pointers in 9 attempts, even taking an early 8-2 advantage, but Spain reacted with a 27-12 in the remainder of that first quarter to get ahead by 9 points (29-20), shooting for an impressive 78% (11 of 14) from the field with 5 three pointers out of 7 attempts (85.7%), led by Hernangomez with 8 of his 27 points and Aldama with 7 of his 16. The team coached by Fernando Duro then started the second quarter with great deffense, leaving the Spanish side 4 minutes without scoring and getting closer (29-24). However, after corresponding adjustments and the return of the starters, Spain was relentless for the next six minutes with a 17-2 streak. Venezuela had a lot of trouble trying to attack in half court and trying to find an open shooter or going to the basket became utopic. Spain went into half time with a 20-point lead as a result, 46-26. Another short awakening to begin the third quarter, thanks to a 9-2 start, gave Venezuela a chance for a comeback (48-35), but Hernangomez turned on his offensive show again and the rest of the team got caught in the three-pointer fever to put things back where they were and a 13-0 run gave Spain a 26-point lead, 61-35 heading into the final 10 minutes. A basket exchange won by Spain (26-22), the last quarter gave Duro a Chance to give some minutes to the youngsters, Enrique Medina (218-C-2004) and Fabrizio Pugliatti, since he was offered the possibilty to use all 14 players that are playing in this preparation tour for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Venezuela's third straight defeat is not going to stop them in their goal to get well prepared for the tournament. So far, they've lost against Angola (66-61), Argentina (66-65) and Spain (87-57). Their next match will take place in Orleans against France on Monday (August 7th). Then, they'll travel to Melbourne, Australia, to go against Australia (August 14th), South Sudan (August 16th) and Brazil (August 17th) at Rod Laver Arena before the World Cup takes place. Venezuela will face Slovenia, Georgia and Cabo Verde (Group F) in Okinawa, Japan. Spain's next friendly matches will be against Slovenia (August 11th) and United States (August 13th) in Malaga and then against Canada (August 16th) and the Dominican Republic (August 19th) in Granada. They'll also play in Group G of the World Cup against Brazil, Iran and Ivory Coast. |
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| Boras tab rookie Jarred Godfrey in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Godfrey started his college career at Purdue University Fort Wayne (NCAA). Godfrey's high school career he had spent at Sandy Creek in Tyrone, GA. So his pro career will start in Sweden. His team made it to the Summit League Tournament Semifinals in 2019 and 2020. Boras Basket roster for 2023-24: Ryan Logan Ibi Watson-Boye Jarred Godfrey Elias Reining Filip Larsson |
| Koping Stars add Martinez to their roster, ex Santurce - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He graduated from University of North Texas in 2023 and it will be his first season as a professional player. Martinez won NIT championship title in 2023. He played also for University of New Hampshire for 4 years. Koping Stars roster for 2023-24: Erik Persson Jayden Martinez Ben Okhotin Andrew Sims Jacob Hadi |
| Nassjo lands Herman Kihlman - by Eurobasket News |
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KFUM Nassjo Basket (Basketligan) tabbed 19-year old 198cm swingman Herman Kihlman for new season. He played most recently at RIG Mark in the Superettan. He was a member of Swedish U16 National Team in 2020. Kihlman has played previously for Hogsbo. He played in the final of Swedish Superettan in 2022. KFUM Nassjo Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Nyameye Adom Isak Eriksson Mio Hjalmarsson Forwards: William Gutenius Herman Kihlman |
| Jamtland welcomes back Edwardsson - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Jamtland in Swedish Basketligan where in 38 games he had 5.0ppg and 2.1rpg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Swedish Basketligan final after they ended regular season as second best team. Edwardsson has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team in 2017. Edwardsson represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 7.9ppg, 4.3rpg, FGP: 61.5%, 3PT: 33.3%. He has played also professionally for other German teams like Breitenguessbach, Schwenningen, Baunach and Regnitztal. KFUM Jamtland Basket roster for 2023-24: Anes Zekovic Sigfredo Casero-Ortiz Tra Holder Felix Edwardsson Seth LeDay Florent Thamba Hannes Widell Charlie Viklund |
| Melvin Linde (ex Herford) is a newcomer at Cantbasket - by Eurobasket News | |
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Cantbasket 04 (EBA) strengthened their roster with addition of 22-year old Swedish shooting guard Melvin Linde (196cm-2001) for season 2023-24. Linde is the second import player in the roster as Argentinian Franco Ruesga signed here earlier. He played last season at BBG Herford in German ProB. But in 10 games he recorded just 1.8ppg. He also played for Trelleborg Basket Pirates in Swedish Superettan where in 9 games he averaged 14.1ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.2apg. He has played also professionally in Sweden (Wetterbygden Stars Huskvarna 2nd Team). |
| SYRIA |
| Sutjeska signs Amir Hinton - by Zeljko Zule | |||
He played last season at Al Wasl in UAE ULB league. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kouvot in Finnish Korisliiga where in 24 games he was league's third best scorer with impressive 21.6ppg and averaged 6.6rpg, 2.3apg and 1.8spg in that year. He contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga All-Imports Team and League Player of the Week (3 times). Hinton has been regularly called to Syrian Senior National Team since 2021. He has played previously professionally in Finland and NBA G League (Westchester Knicks). The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won CIAA Southern Division Regular Season in 2019. Hinton was also voted All-CIAA Player of the Year back in 2019. He graduated from Shaw University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Hinton played also for Lock Haven University for 3 years. KK Sutjeska Niksic roster for 2023-24: Guards: Jovan Vojinovic Amir Hinton DaQuan Bracey Forwards: Radosav Spasojevic Vladimir Tomasevic Centers: Filip Barovic Milos Vujovic Coach: Dragan Nikolic |
| TBT |
| Team Heartfire wins $1,000,000 prize at The Basketball Tournament - by Eurobasket News |
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Davin White (6'1''-PG-1981, college: CSUN, agency: BIG) made a shot worth a million dollars on Thursday night at Drexel's Daskalakis Athletic Center. White, a former guard for Cal State Northridge, made the layup as a member of Heartfire, the winners of The Basketball Tournament. The 64-team, eight-region, single elimination tournament with a $1,000,000 prize, held its championship in Philadelphia on Thursday. Heartfire walked out of the DAC substantially richer after defeating Bleed Green, 78-73, thanks to White's layup. 'There's a lot of emotions going through me right now,' White said. 'For Coach to believe in me to put the ball in my hand at the end of the game, for me to take that final shot. It felt good, man.' Both teams were seeded second in their respective regionals, and each were making their first-ever appearance in the final. Bleed Green, a group of mostly North Texas alumni whose name comes from their school motto 'Mean Green', were the victors of the Lubbock Regional. Heartfire, a team sponsored by MedImpact, a pharmacy benefit management company, won the Wichita 1 regional. The championship marked TBT's return to Philadelphia, almost 10 years after it was started here in 2014. TBT is contested by NCAA rules - with some exceptions, including the fact that the game is broken into four nine-minute quarters. But the most crucial difference is TBT's use of the Elam Ending, which meant even though the final score was by a five point margin, it still came down to White's shot. Under the rules of the Elam Ending, sometimes called 'final target score,' the game clock is completely turned off following the first dead-ball whistle with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter (though the shot clock remains). From there, a 'target score' of eight points higher than the leading team's current score is set. The first team to meet that score wins. The Elam Ending was used in the 2020 NBA All-Star game, with the target score automatically set at 24 to honor Kobe Bryant, and the NBA G League adopted the rule last year as its overtime format. At that point on Thursday, Heartfire was leading 70-64, making the target score 78. While Bleed Green made it interesting by drawing a few fouls - under Elam rules, non-shooting fouls result in one free throw and possession returned - Heartfire's victory was never really in doubt. Eric Griffin (6'8''-F-1990, college: Campbell) was named MVP, leading Heartfire with 23 points and seven boards. The 6-foot-8 forward out of Campbell University made the highlight reel early with a poster dunk in the first half. Marcus Hall, Heartfire's captain, set the all-time scoring record for TBT in the semifinals and padded his record with 10 points on Thursday. 'It feels even more amazing because of the people that I've been with,' Hall said. 'We kept talking about fighting through adversity. We fought every single thing they threw at us. Coach kept leading us closer to God, and everything took care of itself.' Heartfire seized the lead quickly, capitalizing on three Bleed Green turnovers in the first half. For Bleed Green, Kai Huntsberry (6'3''-G, college: N.Texas) led with 23 points and Brandon Jefferson (5'9''-PG-1991, college: MSU Denver) contributed 17, but it wasn't enough to combat Heartfire's shooting - the winners shot 52.9% from the field, while Bleed Green shot 41.1%. 'Leadership takes guys who are willing to be led. And these guys are that way,' said Heartfire's head coach, LaPhonso Ellis Jr. . 'You gotta have guys who are willing to buy into that. But the cool part about it, the thing is, they're that way just in and of themselves. So again, high character guys who are about it. And they're fun, too.' Ellis spent 11 years in the NBA after a standout college basketball career at Notre Dame. TBT started in 2014, the brainchild of Jonathan Mugar and Dan Friel. In its first year, the opening rounds of the tournament were contested right here in Philadelphia, in the gymnasium of Jefferson University (then known as Philadelphia University). The championship game that year was held on Boston University's campus, however, so this Thursday was the first time the prize money has been doled out in the city where it all began. 'Philly, beautiful city,' White said. Only 17 people - including Mugar - showed up to the TBT's first-ever game. The environment was definitely different in the Daskalakis Athletic Center on Thursday. 'They've done a great job with their locations, each round,' Hall said. And now that the check has been cut, what will they do with their share of the prize money? Turns out, not much. 'I'm a frugal guy,' Hall said. 'Same,' added White. 'We all got kids,' Griffin said. Courtesy of: inquirer.com |
| TURKEY |
| Merkezefendi inks Justin Robinson - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He is quite experienced player. Robinson has played also professionally in Germany (Brose Bamberg), Italy (Pesaro), Russia (Avtodor), France (Chalon/Saor) and NBA Summer League (Utah Jazz and Utah Jazz). His team won MAAC Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. He was voted All-MAAC Player of the Year back in 2016 and 2017. Robinson graduated from Monmouth University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket roster for 2023-24: Guards: Justin Robinson Jalen Hudson Omer Kucuk Forwards: Alihan Demir Berke Aygunduz Vrenz Bleijenbergh Cagatay Ozkan Centers: Gorkem Dogan Daniel Oturu Coach: Zafer Aktas |
| Bursaspor inks David Michineau - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Metropolitans in French Betclic ELITE ProA where in 21 games he recorded 7.8ppg, 2.1rpg and 4.0apg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to French ProA All-Star Game. He also played 13 games in Eurocup where he averaged 8.5ppg, 2.2rpg and 3.1apg in that year. Michineau helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. In 2016 he was drafted by New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) in second round (39th overall). He has been a member of French international program for some years. Michineau has been regularly called to French senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012. He has played previously professionally in France (Cholet Basket, Chalons Reims, Hyeres-Toulon and Chalon/Saor) and NBA Summer League (LA Clippers). Michineau's team made it to the French Leaders Cup Final Four in 2020. Frutti Extra Bursaspor roster for 2023-24: Guards: David Michineau Omer Al Jordan Floyd Mithat Ozalp Forwards: Anthony Brown Metin Turen Michael Young Sarper Mutaf Centers: Johnny Hamilton Ahmet Duran Coach: Jure Zdovc |
| Raul Neto joins Fenerbahce - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
In 2013 he was drafted by Atlanta Hawks (NBA) in second round (47th overall). He was also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. Neto played for Brazilian Senior National Team between 2009 and 2016 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2011. He represented Brazil at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 4.8ppg, 1.4rpg, 2.6apg. Neto is quite experienced player. Neto's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. Neto has played previously professionally in Spain (Murcia), NBA (Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards), NBA G League (SLC Stars) and Brazil (Minas). His team made it to the Brazilian National League Semifinals in 2009 and 2010. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul roster for 2023-24: Guards: Melih Mahmutoglu Raul Neto Scottie Wilbekin Tyler Dorsey Sehmus Hazer Yam Madar Forwards: Dyshawn Pierre Metecan Birsen Nigel Hayes-Davis Nathan Sestina Marko Guduric Centers: Sertac Sanli Georgios Papagiannis Johnathan Motley Coach: Dimitris Itoudis |
| Italy need overtime to beat Turkey at the Trento tournament - by Eurobasket News |
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Italy - Turkey 90-89 OT Italy needed overtime to beat Turkey 90-89 at the Trento tournament. The hosts won the first quarter 25-24 and added a 24-14 surge in the second frame. Turkey replied with an 18-12 and 19-14 runs to tie the score at 75-75 after four quarters. In overtime Italy grabbed a 15-14 rally to seal the ticket to the Final to face China tomorrow. Simone Fontecchio (203-SF-1995) stepped up with 21 points, whilst Achille Polonara (202-PF-1991), Stefano Tonut (194-SG-1993) and Nicolo Melli (205-F/C-1991) had 9 apiece. Omer Yurtseven (213-C-1998, college: Georgetown) replied with 23 points in a loss and Furkan Korkmaz (201-G/F-1997) delivered 16. |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Scorchers sign Jordan Hunt, ex Hawks - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He also represented New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup in Jakarta (Indonesia) last year. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 7.0ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.1apg, FGP-2 (78.6%), 3PT: 50.0%. Hunt has played also professionally in Australia (Cairns Taipans). He won New Zealand NBL championship title in 2016 and 2020. Hunt was voted to All-Cascade Honorable Mention back in 2018 and 2019. He graduated from Southern Oregon University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. Surrey Scorchers roster for 2023-24: Guards: Justin Robinson Josh Steel Padiet Wang Cameron Gooden Forwards: Tayo Ogedengbe Quin Cooper Centers: Jordan Hunt Saiquan Jamison |
| Gladiators add Johnson to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He also represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 3.8ppg. Johnson is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Cyprus (Apoel), France (SO Maritime Boulogne), Greece, Iceland (Njardvik, Stjarnan and Thor Thorl) and Italy (Cantu, Biella, Montegranaro, Monferrato and Cremona). Johnson won NBL Canada championship title in 2017 and 2018. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Honorable Mention in 2021. He graduated from Long Island University in 2011 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. Caledonia Gladiators roster for 2023-24: Guards: Kyle Johnson Jonathan Bunyan Mihailo Jovicic Kyle Jimenez Ian DuBose Forwards: Lukas Palyza Fraser Malcolm Princeton Onwas Oscar Baldwin Center: Fahro Alihodzic Coach: Gareth Murray |
| James Okonkwo commits to University of North Carolina - by Eurobasket News | ||||
His high school career he had spent at Beckley Prep Academy in Beckley, WV, which he graduated in 2023. Okonkwo represented United Kingdom at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 12.1ppg, Reb-4 (9.7rpg), 1.0apg, Blocks-3 (2.1bpg), FGP: 56.7%, 3PT: 18.2%, FT: 68.8%. University of North Carolina roster for 2023-24: Guards: Cormac Ryan Harrison Ingram Forwards: James Okonkwo Zayden High |
| URUGUAY |
| Metropolitan Round 16: Larranaga beat U.Atletica 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 16 in the Metropolitan took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked U.Atletica (6-7) to third ranked Larranaga (9-4) 91-90 on Tuesday evening. Larranaga looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by U.Atletica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Italian Nicolas Borsellino (202-1986, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Larranaga's coach Nicolas Diaz used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Andres Dotti (180-1993) replied with 17 points and 7 assists for U.Atletica. Larranaga moved-up to second place, which they share with Olimpia. U.Atletica at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Stockolmo and Colon. Larranaga's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Olimpia (9-4) against tenth ranked Atenas (7-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Olimpia was defeated by Atenas in Montevideo 82-69. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 4 assists and Luciano Planells who added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) responded with 17 points and 6 assists. Atenas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Welcome. Olimpia at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Larranaga. Atenas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Verdirrojo. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Stockolmo (6-7) and 25 de Agosto (5-8), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Stockolmo was outleveled in a road game by fourteenth ranked 25 de Agosto 79-58 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stockolmo. The winners were led by Dennis McKinney who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds by Jose Peralta did not help to save the game for Stockolmo. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. 25 de Agosto moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with O.Mundial. Loser Stockolmo keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Colon and U.Atletica. 25 de Agosto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena U.Atletica. Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Lagomar was beaten by Capitol on the road 85-68. Colon destroyed Verdirrojo on its own court 93-73. Sayago outscored Miramar in a road game 96-66. O.Mundial recorded a loss to Welcome at home 58-65. The most impressive performance of 16th round was 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Santiago Wohlwend of Welcome.
25 de Agosto - Stockolmo 79-58 Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Stockolmo (6-7) and 25 de Agosto (5-8), which took place in Montevideo. Higher ranked Stockolmo was outleveled in a road game by fourteenth ranked 25 de Agosto 79-58 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stockolmo. The winners were led by American forward Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import Tirrell Brown (198-1993, college: OBU) supported him with 19 points. Four 25 de Agosto players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds by Argentinian power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) did not help to save the game for Stockolmo. Forward Ramiro Arrillaga (196-2000, college: CIU) added 15 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. 25 de Agosto moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with O.Mundial. Loser Stockolmo keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Colon and U.Atletica. 25 de Agosto's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena U.Atletica. Top scorers: Stockolmo: J.Peralta 17+14reb+3ast, R.Arrillaga 15+4reb, B.Gabriel 8+2reb+3ast, F.Terra 7+3reb+6ast, T.Martin 5+6reb+1ast, S.Machado 4+1reb 25 de Agosto: T.Brown 19+1reb+1ast, D.McKinney 16+10reb+3ast, M.Nessi 14+4reb+1ast, J.Garbarino 13+2reb+2ast, R.Cardozo 6+5reb+1ast, P.Luciano 4+3reb+2ast Atenas - Olimpia 82-69 Very important is a road loss of second ranked Olimpia (9-4) against tenth ranked Atenas (7-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Olimpia was defeated by Atenas in Montevideo 82-69. Atenas outrebounded Olimpia 38-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Argentinian power forward Agustin Zuvich (201-1995) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 4 assists and point guard Luciano Planells (184-2001) who added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Santiago Fernandez (186-2000) responded with 17 points and 6 assists and American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Atenas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Welcome. Olimpia at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Larranaga. Atenas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Verdirrojo. Top scorers: Olimpia: S.Fernandez 17+4reb+6ast, A.Thornton 16+8reb, M.Agustin 12+1reb+1ast, R.Glenn 8+6reb+3ast, L.Tiago 7+1reb, C.Juan Diego 5+4reb+4ast Atenas: A.Zuvich 21+4reb+4ast, G.Ignacio 18+5reb, T.Gallizzi 13+10reb, C.Modernell 12+1reb+1ast, L.Planells 10+6reb+7ast, R.Joaquin 5+6reb+8ast Capitol - Lagomar 85-68 No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Capitol (7-5) beat 15th ranked Lagomar (3-10) in Montevideo 85-68 on Tuesday. Capitol looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American guard Jacob Ledoux (190-1997, college: UTPB) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists and point guard Mateo Giano (186-2000) supported him with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Capitol players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 19 rebounds by Venezuelan Carlos Milano (198-1985) did not help to save the game for Lagomar. Forward Federico Haller (200-1988) added 17 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Capitol maintains sixth position with 7-5 record. Loser Lagomar keeps the fifteenth place with ten games lost. Capitol will meet higher ranked Sayago (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lagomar will play against Tabare (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Lagomar: C.Milano 22+19reb+2ast, F.Haller 17+14reb+2ast, D.Tortajada 10+4reb+2ast, P.Rusch 8+1reb+3ast, L.Martin 5+3reb+2ast, A.Ignacio 4+2reb+2ast Capitol: G.Mateo 17+7reb+9ast, A.Da Costa 17+6reb+4ast, J.Ledoux 16+7reb+10ast, G.Pablo 14+6reb, J.Wenzel 11+3reb, K.Edo 8+4reb+1ast Colon - Verdirrojo 93-73 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 13th ranked Verdirrojo's (4-8) road loss to twelfth ranked Colon (6-7) 73-93 on Tuesday. Colon dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Verdirrojo's 32 and made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game, while Verdirrojo only scored two points from the stripe. The winners were led by point guard Andres Aristimuno (184-1992) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Jamal Bieniemy (196-1999, college: UTEP) supported him with 21 points and 7 assists. Four Colon players scored in double figures. Even 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) did not help to save the game for Verdirrojo. Power forward Alfonso Arrillaga (195-1996) added 9 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Verdirrojo's coach Ignacio Ortega rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Colon moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Stockolmo and U.Atletica. Loser Verdirrojo dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Colon will meet league's leader Urunday in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Verdirrojo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Atenas. Top scorers: Verdirrojo: R.Whitfield 23+7reb+5ast, M.Suarez 10+1ast, A.Arrillaga 9+7reb+2ast, Y.Acevedo 9+4reb+2ast, C.Pereira 6+6reb+3ast, P.Cristian 4+2reb Colon: Q.McConico 22+6reb, J.Bieniemy 21+2reb+7ast, A.Aristimuno 19+10reb+6ast, D.Alvarez 12+7reb+2ast, M.Mateo 8+3reb+1ast, M.Pose 4 Larranaga - U.Atletica 91-90 The most exciting game of round 16 in the Metropolitan took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked U.Atletica (6-7) to third ranked Larranaga (9-4) 91-90 on Tuesday evening. Larranaga looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by U.Atletica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Italian Nicolas Borsellino (202-1986, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. American forward DJ Foreman (203-1994, college: St.Louis) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Larranaga's coach Nicolas Diaz used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Andres Dotti (180-1993) replied with 17 points and 7 assists and center Agustin Cabillon (198-1995) added 13 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for U.Atletica. Four Larranaga and five U.Atletica players scored in double figures. Larranaga moved-up to second place, which they share with Olimpia. U.Atletica at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Stockolmo and Colon. Larranaga's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Olimpia. Top scorers: U.Atletica: A.Dotti 17+4reb+7ast, C.Guillermo 16+3reb+5ast, M.Bowman Jr. 15+7reb, A.Cabillon 13+11reb+2ast, O.Manuel 11+4reb+2ast, Z.Riauka 8+6reb+1ast Larranaga: C.Colman 19+4reb+2ast, N.Borsellino 19+8reb+1ast, D.Foreman 17+6reb+3ast, S.Guillermo 13+3reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 11+1reb+1ast, S.Felipe 6+2reb+4ast Miramar - Sayago 66-96 Very predictable result when fifth ranked Sayago (8-5) rolled over bottom-ranked Miramar (2-11) in Montevideo 96-66 on Tuesday. Sayago made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Sayago outrebounded Miramar 44-31 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by American Rakim Brown (198-1991, college: Humboldt St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and point guard Santiago Calimares (180-2003) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Sayago players scored in double figures. Sayago's coach German Fernandez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by Argentinian power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) did not help to save the game for Miramar. Facundo Villalba (190-2002) added 16 points for lost side. Sayago maintains fifth position with 8-5 record. Miramar lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Sayago will meet at home Capitol (#6) in the next round. Miramar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Welcome. Top scorers: Miramar: G.Torres 16+11reb+1ast, V.Facundo 16+2reb+2ast, B.Nicolas 12+3reb+1ast, P.Ezequiel 6+4reb+1ast, I.Loriente 5+4reb+7ast, M.De Gouveia 5+3reb+5ast Sayago: R.Brown 20+11reb+3ast, C.Santiago 15+5reb+6ast, D.Tintorelli 14+10reb+1ast, T.de Leon 10+5reb+2ast, M.Aguilera 9+1reb+4ast, S.Brian 7+1reb+4ast O.Mundial - Welcome 58-65 Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked O.Mundial (5-8) lost to eighth ranked Welcome (7-6) in Montevideo 58-65 on Tuesday. Welcome held O.Mundial to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 28.8 percent accuracy of the winners. The winners were led by point guard Santiago Wohlwend (172-1997) who scored that evening 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Fernando Verrone (201-1988) supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) by forward Emilio Taboada (191-1982, agency: Pro Sports) did not help to save the game for O.Mundial. Panamanian-American point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-1989, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pro Sports) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. O.Mundial's coach Hector Da Pra rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Welcome moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Atenas. Loser O.Mundial dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with 25 de Agosto. Welcome's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Miramar. Top scorers: O.Mundial: E.Taboada 19+6reb+1ast, T.Gaskins 16+7reb, L.Taboada 7+5reb, S.Lucas 5+7reb+2ast, I.Pedro 4+7reb, L.Lautaro 4 Welcome: S.Wohlwend 19+8reb+6ast, S.Ramirez 16+6reb, F.Verrone 14+7reb+4ast, B.Mateo 6+7reb, M.Nicoletti 4+2reb+1ast, S.Rocha 3+1reb |
| VENEZUELA |
| Spain cruise past Venezuela at WiZink Center, 87-57 - by Eurobasket News |
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Spain crushed Venezuela in a friendly game played at the Wizink Center in Madrid, Spain, 87-57, thanks to a total of 15 three-point shots and spectacular comeback performance by Juancho Hernangomez (206-PF-1995) with 27 points, including a perfect 10 of 10 from the field ( (5 of 5 in three pointers). Spain didn't use players such as Willy Hernangomez (210-C-1994), Rudy Fernandez (196-SF-1985, agency: Octagon Europe), Sergio Llull (190-G-1987) or Ricky Rubio (193-G-1990) for this match but had a chance to test NBA player Santi Aldama (211-F/C-2001, college: Loyola, MD) for the first time. He didn't disappoint with 16 points (3 of 4 from the long distance). Usman Garuba (203-C-2002) added 11 points. For Venezuela, Garly Sojo (196-PG-1999, agency: Pro Sports) and Michael Carrera (196-F-1993, college: S.Carolina) scored 11 points each, Pedro Chourio (186-G/F-1990, agency: Pro Sports) added 7, Nestor Colmenares (200-C-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) 6 and newcomer Fabrizio Pugliatti (200-G-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) took advantage of his minutes in the last quarter to score 5 more. Venezuela played it's best offensive basketball in the first quarter with 50% in field goals (8 of 16) and 4 three-pointers in 9 attempts, even taking an early 8-2 advantage, but Spain reacted with a 27-12 in the remainder of that first quarter to get ahead by 9 points (29-20), shooting for an impressive 78% (11 of 14) from the field with 5 three pointers out of 7 attempts (85.7%), led by Hernangomez with 8 of his 27 points and Aldama with 7 of his 16. The team coached by Fernando Duro then started the second quarter with great deffense, leaving the Spanish side 4 minutes without scoring and getting closer (29-24). However, after corresponding adjustments and the return of the starters, Spain was relentless for the next six minutes with a 17-2 streak. Venezuela had a lot of trouble trying to attack in half court and trying to find an open shooter or going to the basket became utopic. Spain went into half time with a 20-point lead as a result, 46-26. Another short awakening to begin the third quarter, thanks to a 9-2 start, gave Venezuela a chance for a comeback (48-35), but Hernangomez turned on his offensive show again and the rest of the team got caught in the three-pointer fever to put things back where they were and a 13-0 run gave Spain a 26-point lead, 61-35 heading into the final 10 minutes. A basket exchange won by Spain (26-22), the last quarter gave Duro a Chance to give some minutes to the youngsters, Enrique Medina (218-C-2004) and Fabrizio Pugliatti, since he was offered the possibilty to use all 14 players that are playing in this preparation tour for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Venezuela's third straight defeat is not going to stop them in their goal to get well prepared for the tournament. So far, they've lost against Angola (66-61), Argentina (66-65) and Spain (87-57). Their next match will take place in Orleans against France on Monday (August 7th). Then, they'll travel to Melbourne, Australia, to go against Australia (August 14th), South Sudan (August 16th) and Brazil (August 17th) at Rod Laver Arena before the World Cup takes place. Venezuela will face Slovenia, Georgia and Cabo Verde (Group F) in Okinawa, Japan. Spain's next friendly matches will be against Slovenia (August 11th) and United States (August 13th) in Malaga and then against Canada (August 16th) and the Dominican Republic (August 19th) in Granada. They'll also play in Group G of the World Cup against Brazil, Iran and Ivory Coast. |
| VIETNAM |
| Sakhniuk's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 23 points and 19 rebounds, while his team edged out Dolphins (#3, 7-5) 90-87. City Wings is placed at 5th position in Vietnamese league. City Wings is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-8 record. In the team's last game Sakhniuk had a remarkable 83.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be City Wings' top player in his first season with the team. Jefferson University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Sakhniuk is in league's top in rebounds (7th best: 16.4rpg), assists (6th best: 4.2apg) and averages solid 2.2spg and 62.1% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Joshua Keyes (201-F-1995, agency: PBAplayers Agency) of Catfish. He is American forward in his first season at Catfish. In the last game Keyes recorded impressive 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Catfish lost that game 86-94 to slightly higher-ranked Warriors (#4, 7-5). This loss caused Catfish to drop to 6th position in the standings. 8 lost games are too many comparing to just three victories Catfish managed to get this year. Keyes is a newcomer at Catfish and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Former Muskingum University star Keyes is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Third place about best performers goes to center Dominique Tham (195-C-1996) of Dolphins (#3). Tham scored 23 points and grabbed ten rebounds. Despite Tham's great performance Dolphins lost 87-90 to slightly lower-ranked City Wings (#5, 4-8). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Dolphins needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 7 victories and 5 lost games. Tham has a great season in Vietnam. After 11 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 11.1rpg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Brachon Griffin (185-G-1992) of Catfish - 28 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists 5. John Fields (205-F/C-1988) of Warriors - 18 points and 19 rebounds 6. Sameen Swint (193-G-1995) of Warriors - 30 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Madarious Gibbs (185-G-1993) of Dolphins - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Robert Sampson (203-F-1992) of Dolphins - 17 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Vinh Nguyen Quang (180-G-1995) of City Wings - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Jeremy Smith (190-G-1991) of City Wings - 20 points, 8 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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| VTB UNITED LEAGUE |
| Astana inks Royce Hamm Jr. - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The most of last season he spent at Zenit in Russian league where in 26 VTB United League games he had 5.8ppg and 3.7rpg. Hamm helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played for Antwerp Giants in Belgian league that season. In 8 FIBA Europe Cup games he averaged 12.3ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.0bpg. Hamm also played 8 games in BNXT League where he got 10.9ppg and 5.3rpg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his college team won Big 12 Tournament in 2021. He was voted to All-MWC Honorable Mention in 2022. Hamm graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player. He played also for The University of Texas for 4 years. BK Astana roster for 2023-24: Guards: Karvel Anderson Markell Johnson Forward: Royce Hamm_Jr. Center: Igor Kanygin |
| Astana signs Devin Davis - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Davis is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Le Portel), Greece (Lavrio), NBA G League (Osceola Magic) and NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic). Davis won WJCAC championship title in 2016. He graduated from University of Houston in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Davis played also for Odessa College for one year. BK Astana roster for 2023-24: Guards: Karvel Anderson Markell Johnson Forwards: Devin Davis Royce Hamm_Jr. Center: Igor Kanygin |
| Chad Brown (ex H.Gilboa Galil) signs at Uralmash - by Eurobasket News | |||
The previous (2022) summer he was tested by Herd That in U.S. semi-pro league The Basketball Tournament. He is a very experienced player. Brown has played also professionally in Canada (Surge), Germany (46ers), Greece (Peristeri and Charilaos), Turkey (Merkezefendi) and NBA G League (Texas Legends). His team made it to the AAC Tournament Semifinals in 2017. He attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. Brown graduated from University of Central Florida in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| WEST ASIA SUPER LEAGUE |
| New chapter unfolds as FIBA WASL Season 2 Sub-Zone Leagues draw set - by Eurobasket News |
| Season 2 of the FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) has reached an important milestone following FIBA Regional Office - Asia's confirmation of the Sub-Zone leagues draw date. Ushering in a new season of FIBA's latest pan-regional competition, the proceedings will take place on Tuesday, 8 August 2023 at 18:00 (GMT+3) at the Le Royal Hotel Beirut in Dbayeh, Lebanon. The draw will be streamed LIVE via YouTube. Tipping off on 16 October, Season 2 will bring together a total of 18 teams , consisting of 13 champions and 5 runners-up from domestic leagues from the Gulf, West, South, and Central Asia Sub-Zones. Sixteen teams will participate in the FIBA WASL Sub-Zone Group Phase, with 8 making up the West Asia League and the other half comprising the Gulf League. Each Sub-Zone League will feature two groups of 4 teams, with the top seed by the end of the round-robin Group Phase directly qualifying to the best-of-3 Semi-Finals. The second and third-ranked teams will play in the Qualification to Semi-Finals - also a best-of-3. The top 3 teams from both the West Asia and Gulf leagues will be joined by the champion teams from the South and Central Asia Sub-Zones in the FIBA WASL Final 8. Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| WORLD CUP |
| Ricky Rubio taking a break from basketball to deal with his mental health - by Eurobasket News |
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Ricky Rubio (193-G-1990) has decided to put his basketball career on hold. The Spanish Basketball Federation transmitted a statement from the Spanish guard, in which Rubio makes clear that he's quitting basketball to take care of his mental health. The development comes just three weeks prior to the FIBA World Cup, where Rubio was slated to be present with the Spanish NT. Whether the veteran guard's break will be temporary or permanent remains to be seen. His full statement: "I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health. I want to thank the Spanish Federation (FEB) for all the support I have received. They understood my decision. Today #LaFamilia makes more sense than ever. Thank you. I would ask that my privacy be respected so that I can face these moments and be able to give more information when the time is right". In the same note, the Spanish Federation expresses "its respect, admiration and affection for Ricky Rubio." "#LaFamilia will be by the player's side at all times," the announcement concludes. The Catalan player's return after a year-long absence due to a knee injury had been heralded as the most important update for Spain. The MVP of the World Cup in China had joined Sergio Scariolo 's training camp, although he didn't appear in the first friendly game against Venezuela (a neat 87-57 win) last Friday night. His absence is a major setback for Spain and adds to that of Lorenzo Brown, who finished last season with some medical issues to take care of. Now, Sergio Scariolo will have to look for replacements. Courtesy of: basketnews.com |
| WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES |
| World University Games: USA Falls to Brazil - by Eurobasket News |
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Team USA was unable to overcome an early deficit against a solid shooting performance by Brazil falling 82-95 in the semifinals of the World University Games on Friday. The United States mounted a 20-9 in the third quarter to pull the game within two, but Brazil managed to answer holding off the comeback attempt by USA. With the loss, Team USA will face the loser of the other semifinal game between Argentina and Czech Republic in the Bronze Medal Game on Sunday. The United States defeated the Czech Republic in pool play 76-72 but has not faced Argentina which is 4-0 entering the semifinals. Adyel Borges (188-PG-2002) led the winners with 20 points, while Lucas Siewert (208-F-1997, college: Colorado) added 19 points for Brazil. Kolby King (188-G-2003) led all scorers in the contest with 21 points with 18 of those scored in the second half. He also pulled down five rebounds and swiped a game-high three steals. Kevin Cross (203-F-2000) had his best scoring performance of the World University Games pouring in 18 points with 14 coming in the second half. The next top scorers for Team USA were Jaylen Forbes (196-G-2000) with 14 and Sion James (196-G-2002) with 11. Both Forbes and James led the team on the glass with seven boards each. Tre'Vonte Williams (190-G) rounded out the players in double figures for USA with 10 points and four rebounds. The contest went back and forth early in the opening frame with the United States and Brazil exchanging leads seven times until the USA built its largest lead of the day at 17-13 with 4:07 on the clock. Brazil closed the quarter on a 13-3 run to claim the momentum and put the USA down 20-26 at the end of the first. In the second quarter the deficit extended to double figures for the United States as Brazil outscored Team USA 24-17. Cross and James combined for 12 of the USA's 17 points as the team hit the locker room trailing 37-50. King and Cross sparked a rally by Team USA in the third cutting the deficit to 57-59 with 4:32 on the clock after a 20-9 scoring run. The duo combined for 19 points in the frame including three three-pointers for King. However, Brazil closed the third quarter with an 11-4 run putting the United States down 61-70 entering the fourth. A barrage of threes from Brazil's Adyel Felipe Pereira Borges in the final frame stemmed any chance for a comeback by Team USA. The United States ultimately fell 82-95 in the semifinals. Courtesy of: tulanegreenwave.com |
| World University Games: Czech Republic advanced to the Final game - by Eurobasket News |
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Argentina - Czech Republic 68:85 Czech Republic advanced to the Final game of the World University Games as they overcame Argentina 85-68. The European side started with a 23-10 and never looked behind. Argentina managed to win the second period 17-16, however Czech Republic posted a 23-18 run in the third quarter, whilst both teams nailed 23 points each in the last stanza. Lubos Kovar (203-F/C-2000) top-scored for the winners with 26 points and Patrick Samoura (197-G/F-2000, college: UT Tyler) delivered 20. Jan Zidek (206-F-1999) followed them with 8 points, while Matej Burda (187-PG-2001) and Nikolaos Noumeros (198-F-2001) had 7 each. |
| AfroBasket 2023: Uganda cruise past Guinea - by Eurobasket News |
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Uganda - Guinea 85-44 Uganda clinched the 7th position at the 2023 AfroBasket. They outgunned Guinea in Kigali tonight. Jannon Otto (183-G-1997, college: UC Riverside) posted 21 points to lead the charge. Uganda recorded a 14-10 lead after ten minutes. They sank 26 points in the second frame to secure a 15-point halftime lead. Uganda followed with a 23-3 rally in the fourth period to seal the win. Jane Asinde (185-F-1999) tossed in 15 points for Uganda. Masseny Kaba (191-F-1998, college: UCF) replied with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Guinea. |
| AfroBasket 2023: Mozambique defeat Cameroon to finish 5th in Kigali - by Eurobasket News |
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Mozambique - Cameroon 74-65 Mozambique captured the victory in their final game at the 2023 AfroBasket. They beat Cameroon to earn the fifth position at the championship. Tamara Seda (193-F-1994, college: UTEP) came up with 16 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Mozambique eked out a 14-12 lead after ten minutes. They extended the advantage at 3-point mark at the big break 34-31. Mozambique limited their opponents to just 14 points in the third period to open an 8-point advantage. They sank 21 points in the fourth stanza and rallied to the victory. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-1991) tossed in 14 points for the winning side. Jessica Thomas (168-G-1994, college: Miami, FL) replied with 20 points for Cameroon. |
| BELGIUM |
| Aleksandra Nikolaeva-Petrova (ex Montana) signs with Kortrijk - by Peter Buyse | ||||
Nikolaeva-Petrova has been also a member of Bulgarian international program for some years. She has regularly played for Bulgarian senior team since 2018 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2015. Nikolaeva-Petrova represented Bulgaria at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Oradea (Romania) five years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 7.9ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 38.1%, 3PT: 30.0%. She has played previously professionally also in Italy (Alghero) and Bulgaria (Septemvri 97 Sofia, Levski, Slavia and Beroe). Nikolaeva-Petrova's team won Bulgarian League Regular Season in 2019 and 2021. House of Talents Kortrijk Spurs roster for 2023-24: Guard: Lisa Foucart Forwards: Karolina Stawinska Sarah Bell Emma Bell Center: Aleksandra Nikolaeva-Petrova Coach: Bruce Minne |
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| BULGARIA |
| Aleksandra Nikolaeva-Petrova (ex Montana) signs with Kortrijk - by Peter Buyse | ||||
Nikolaeva-Petrova has been also a member of Bulgarian international program for some years. She has regularly played for Bulgarian senior team since 2018 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2015. Nikolaeva-Petrova represented Bulgaria at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Oradea (Romania) five years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 7.9ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 38.1%, 3PT: 30.0%. She has played previously professionally also in Italy (Alghero) and Bulgaria (Septemvri 97 Sofia, Levski, Slavia and Beroe). Nikolaeva-Petrova's team won Bulgarian League Regular Season in 2019 and 2021. House of Talents Kortrijk Spurs roster for 2023-24: Guard: Lisa Foucart Forwards: Karolina Stawinska Sarah Bell Emma Bell Center: Aleksandra Nikolaeva-Petrova Coach: Bruce Minne |
| CAMEROON |
| AfroBasket 2023: Mozambique defeat Cameroon to finish 5th in Kigali - by Eurobasket News |
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Mozambique - Cameroon 74-65 Mozambique captured the victory in their final game at the 2023 AfroBasket. They beat Cameroon to earn the fifth position at the championship. Tamara Seda (193-F-1994, college: UTEP) came up with 16 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Mozambique eked out a 14-12 lead after ten minutes. They extended the advantage at 3-point mark at the big break 34-31. Mozambique limited their opponents to just 14 points in the third period to open an 8-point advantage. They sank 21 points in the fourth stanza and rallied to the victory. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-1991) tossed in 14 points for the winning side. Jessica Thomas (168-G-1994, college: Miami, FL) replied with 20 points for Cameroon. |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| Chomutov inks Yemiyah Morris, ex Elazig Il - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She represented USA at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. Her team won Silver and her stats at that event were 5 games: 8.8ppg, 8.6rpg, FGP: 29.4%, FT: 33.3%. Morris played in the final of SEC Tournament in 2020. She graduated from West Virginia University in 2022 and it will be her second season as a professional player. Morris played also for Mississippi State University for 2 years. |
| EUROCUP |
| Seedings confirmed for EuroCup Women 2023-24 Draw - by Eurobasket News |
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The seedings for the EuroCup Women 2023-24 Draw are now known, with the participating clubs set to find out their respective opponents on Wednesday August 9. Taking place in Munich alongside the draw for the new EuroLeague Women campaign, both will be streamed live on the official FIBA YouTube channel at 11:00 CET. The Regular Season of the competition will be played with 48 clubs. There are 45 direct places in the Regular Season awarded, which includes three teams from the EuroLeague Women Qualifiers. A further three spots will be taken by those clubs successful in the EuroCup Women Qualifiers. Based on the EuroCup Women Regulations, the Regular Season shall be played with 12 groups of four clubs each. The 2023-24 campaign will see the competition played in a pan-European format once again, with a maximum of one club per country in the same group the only geographic restriction. The seedings, which are based on the ranking of the clubs' performance in European Club Competitions in the last three seasons, are as follows: Seed 1 ELW Qualifiers - Loser pairing 1 ELW Qualifiers - Loser pairing 2 ELW Qualifiers - Loser pairing 3 Spar Girona (ESP) Tango Bourges Basket (FRA) Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring (TUR) Umana Reyer Venezia (ITA) KSC Szekszard (HUN) Lattes-Montpellier (FRA) Flammes Carolo Basket (FRA) Elitzur Landco Ramla (ISR) BCF Elfic Fribourg (SUI) Seed 2 VBW Arka Gdynia (POL) Olympiacos SFP (GRE) Cadi La Seu (ESP) Castors Braine (BEL) Lointek Gernika Bizkaia (ESP) InvestInTheWest Enea Gorzow (POL) Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen (BEL) Angers (FRA) NKA Universitas Pecs (HUN) KP TANY Brno (CZE) Basket Namur Capitale (BEL) Movistar Estudiantes (ESP) Seed 3 Roche Vendee BC (FRA) Zabiny Brno (CZE) Kayseri Basketbol (TUR) BDS Dinamo Sassari (ITA) Panathinaikos A.C. (GRE) Piestanske Cajky (SVK) SL Benfica (POR) Kibirkstis (LTU) BBC Grengewald Hueschtert (LUX) Rutronik Stars Keltern (GER) Bursa Uludag Basketbol (TUR) Ramat Hasharon (ISR) Seed 4 Slavia Banska Bystrica (SVK) T71 Diddeleng (LUX) ZKK Ragusa Dubrovnik (CRO) Emlak Konut SK (TUR) BK Lehvarti Chomutov (CZE) MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec (POL) CSM Constanta (ROU) Caledonia Gladiators (GBR) GDESSA - Barreiro (POR) Winner ECW Qualifiers pairing 1 Winner ECW Qualifiers pairing 2 Winner ECW Qualifiers pairing 3 Qualifiers The six clubs set to compete in the EuroCup Women Qualifiers will play a home and away series on September 21 and 28 in three pairings of two clubs each to determine the remaining three teams in the Regular Season, with the winner of each pairing advancing. Each pairing will contain one seeded club and one non-seeded club, with the seeded clubs playing the return leg at home. The seedings are based on the three-year ranking of clubs in European Club Competitions. Seeded clubs: Eleftheria Moschatou (GRE) MBK Ruzomberok (SVK) Sportiva Azoris Hotels (POR) Non-seeded clubs: 07 Antalya Basketbol (TUR) Universitatea Cluj-Napoca (ROU) SBS Ostrava (CZE) Courtesy of: fiba.basketball |
| Donskichyte comes back to Vilniaus Kibirkstis-MRU - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Donskichyte has been also a member of Lithuanian international program for some years. She played for Lithuanian senior team this year and previously for U18 National Team in 2018. Donskichyte represented Lithuania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Klatovy (Czech Republic) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 7.4ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.7apg, Steals-4 (2.4spg), FGP: 27.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 60.0%. She has played also professionally in Latvia (SBK Liepaja/LSSS). Her team won Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Regular Season in 2019. |
| Chomutov inks Yemiyah Morris, ex Elazig Il - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She represented USA at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. Her team won Silver and her stats at that event were 5 games: 8.8ppg, 8.6rpg, FGP: 29.4%, FT: 33.3%. Morris played in the final of SEC Tournament in 2020. She graduated from West Virginia University in 2022 and it will be her second season as a professional player. Morris played also for Mississippi State University for 2 years. |
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| Division B. Slovakia ease past Kosovo - by Eurobasket News |
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With all pressure gone after top 8 was not reachable anymore Slovakia turned in another offensive party as they beat Kosovo 93-32, They say stats don't lie and if there's any truth in that the numbers spoke clearly: Slovakia only was down during 21 seconds, and after 1 lead change the game was essentially over. Slovakia made runs as big as 17 and controlled the boards 50-35. It all started pretty well for Kosovo and until 11-6 and 14-8 it was bearable. But The Slovakians turned on their engines , leading 20-10 after first quarter and 41-16 at the halftime. Fastbreaks and set plays with open looks from outside were alternated with smart inside passes that gave their centers the possibility to benefit from their height advantage. Slovakia ended the game with no less than six players in double figures and one more only a lay-up away. Liana Uzovicova (179-SG-2004) had 16 points 5 rebounds in just 21 minutes for the winners. Tereza Kraislova had 15 in 16 minutes. Enisa Kameroli had 6 for Kosovo. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Switzerland upset Ireland to enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Switzerland has caused a major upset in the first quarter final in Craiova Romania. They beat favorites Ireland 71-58 and now reached the semi finals! Irelands first loss of the tournament could not have come on a worse time. As knock out fase had arrived it suddenly suffered from an off day, allowing Switzerland to go for 25 in the first quarter. The eleven point lead the Swiss had claimed after ten minutes got extended to 15 at the break as Switzerland managed to reach the locker rooms at 29-44. Ireland, with Hickey back in the line up and pulling down 17 boards in the game but going 4 for 16 from the field , had no answer to Switzerlands sharp shooting from outside. They shot .474 from behind the circle, and that hurt the Irish who themselves only shot .280 for 2 and .227 for three. After halftime Ireland managed to pull back a little, closing the gap to 42-50 and even 48-54 with a little bit more than 1 minute to go in the quarter. Sarah Hickey even set up Emma Glavin (182-G/F-2003) for the three that meant 51-54 but Switzerland held their ground. Ella O' Donnell even made 55-57 after grabbing an offensive board but Stephanie Martinez (172-G-2004) answered with a three. The Swiss squad even extended their lead tot eleven on a Ranisavljevic three that brought 55-66 in the books. A new three pointer by Emma Glavin once again attempted to bring momentum back to the Irish. The 58-66 was as close as the Irish would get, despite getting some good looks in the final minutes. Switzerland scored the final 5 points of the game and rightfully celebrated the performance. They came in 9th in 2006 and 2007 and last year again. They now have improved immensely to at least fourth, and who knows what Craiova 23 has in store for them? Leading scorers: Ireland: Sarah Hickey 12 points 17 rebounds; Hazel Finn (177-PG-2003) 13 points 6 rebounds 5 assists; Emma Glavin 12; Switzerland: Viktoria Ranisavljevic (164-G-2005) 22 points 7 rebounds; Stephanie Martinez 22 points 7 rebounds; Indira Vilola 11 points 6 assists; Sharline Hulliger (175-G-2005) 10 points 5 rebounds Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Germany outscore Romania in Craiova - by Eurobasket News |
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In a boiling hot Craiova where temperatures rose to as much as 40 degrees Celsius Romania has failed to put an extension to their dream. Germany proved too strong from the opening tip and won 75-39 The game started well for the Romanians as Anisia Croitoru (187-C-2003) was the first to shake her jitters in the opening phase. Germany did reply but it took them almost four minutes in the game before they were able to produce a fieldgoal. Three minutes later it was Lara Langermann who converted a long distance jumper for 12-7. They extended to 17-7 on a second Helen Spaine (174-SG-2003) three, set up by Lili Frolich and Miky Panait could not get it to fall in the dying seconds of the quarter after Catalina Ion stole the ball from Paula Wenemoser. Again Croitoru was the first to connect on a shot in the second quarter. Ana Ivan (174-G/F-2004) had an artistic drive for 17-11 and the Romanians gained a bit of confidence out of the score of their number 30. The much praised inside players of Germany had some troubles halting Croitoru (17-13) but the other players kept scoring. 24-13 after four minutes into the second stanza. Finishing was the problem for Romania that saw Brochlitz hit 3 or 8 in the first fifteen minutes. Germany went into the locker room having shot 13 fpr 38 on the field (.342) while Romania only converted 6 for 25 (.240). Add to that a 28-17 rebounding edge for the Germans and the 33-16 halftime score makes sense. Germany had the game in a firm grip and kept finding the gaps in the Romanian offense while Romania had trouble scoring and kept having trouble scoring. Ana Ivan was an exception but it was far from enough to scare the Germans. The Anaconda like stronghold didn't loosen and Romania just didn't get the oxygene to play solid offenses. They did improve to more tnan 1 point a minute reachin the final quarter at 54-31 behind. Romania opened the final stanza with a spectaculair assists by Ana Ivan who set op Catalina Ion for her fourth pont of the day. It was one of the very few highlights for the hometeam that had hoped to once again stun an opponent, but never really came close as Germany controlled from the opening tip. Leading scorers: Germany: Nicole Brochlitz (171-PG-2004) 20 points; Frieda Buehner (184-F/C-2004, college: Florida) 15 points 9 rebounds 4 assists; Helen Spaine 14; Romania: Anisia Croitoru 12 points; Ana Ivan 11 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| Division B. Brits build confidence - by Eurobasket News |
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Georgia showed the first quarter that they are growing in the tournament. Even without playing a great game they were down only 19-15 after ten minutes against England. The English stepped on the gas and intensified their defense in the following three quarters leading to a big victory: 78-44. It all started pretty well for Georgia. Great Britain might be a little bit underperforming this year, but still is a more than solid team in B division as they showed later in the game, but Georgia managed to get good looks and even opened with a lead that lasted almost over four minutes: 10-11. But then they suddenly found gas in their tanks and saw Great Britain take charge. After 19-15 there was a 19-5 team GB run, but the Georgians gave it all they had and managed to close down to 31-38 before Great Britain managed to create another run going to 53-38 short before the end of the third quarter. Georgia went struggling, turning the ball over several times against the English pressure. The English were too good to spot those opportunities and ran away further in the final quarter behind strong shooting of Kian Omer-JOnes who went 5 for 9 on her way to 19 points in only 23 minutes. Great Britain managed to score 40 of their points from turnovers, and had 19 fast break points. The Brits improve to 2-2 and that must give their confidence some sort of a boost. Leading scorers: Great Britain: Kiana Jones (175-G) 19; Katie Januszewska (180-G-2004) 16 points 5 rebounds; Molly Lavin (188-F-2003) 7 points 11 rebounds 3 assists; Fatmata Janneh (180-F-2004) 7 points 9 rebounds in 13 minutes. Georgia: Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-2003) 23 points; Salome Svani (2007) 9 points; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| France, Spain, Serbia and Latvia reach semifinals in Lithuania - by Eurobasket News |
QuarterfinalsFrance - Italy 84-83 OTFrance nipped Italy in overtime to reach the semifinal stage. France grabbed a 25-17 lead after ten minutes. They maintained the advantage throughout the next two periods but Italy managed to erase the deficit in the fourth period and forced overtime. France however nailed 9 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Carla Leite (175-PG-2004) finished with 28 points, while Oumou Diarisso (192-C-2003) added 14 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Matilde Villa (172-SG-2004, agency: Players Group) answered with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Italy. Israel - Spain 52-60 Spain knocked down Israel to secure the semifinal ticket. Spain led by a single point at halftime 27-26. But they limited their opponents to 26 points in the second half and rallied to a difficult win at the end. Elena Rodriguez (188-SG-2003) provided 10 points, while Carla Brito (180-G-2004) and Claudia Soriano (170-PG-2003, college: Northeastern) had 8 points each for the winners. Dorian Dahan (182-F-2004, agency: 2Talent Sports Management) answered with 15 points for Israel. Serbia - Turkey 70-46 Serbia cruised past Turkey to enter the semis in Lithuania. Serbia grabbed a 23-13 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a 19-7 rally in the fourth stanza to ice the victory. Nevena Rosic (175-G-2003) posted 23 points, while Katarina Knezevic (183-F-2005) added 10 points for the winning side. Berfin Sertoglu (171-PG-2004) replied with 13 points for Turkey. Portugal - Latvia 49-58 Latvia advanced into semifinal stage as they outlasted Portugal in Klaipeda. Latvia jumped off to a 20-11 lead after ten minutes. Portugal managed to cut the deficit to 6 points at the final break. But Latvia limited their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth stanza and raced to the win. Vanesa Jasa (180-SF-2003) came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Nikola Priede (188-C-2003) added 10 points for Latvia. Ana Barreto (175-SF-2003) answered with 13 points for Portugal. |
| FINLAND |
| World University Games: Finland stepped onto pedestal in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Finland - Chinese Taipei 56:49 Finland stepped onto pedestal in Chengdu at the World University Games. They overcame Chinese Taipei 56:49 in the game for the 3rd place. Both teams scored only 11 points in the defensive opening period as Finland later led 23-19 at the halftime. Finland won the third quarter 16-13 whilst both sides nailed 17 points each in the last stanza. Teresa Seppala (183-G-2002) top-scored for the winners with 12 points and Helmi Tulonen (191-C-1998, college: Duquesne, agency: Agency) notched 11. Wen-Hsuan Hsu (176-C-2000) answered with 9 points in a loss, whilst Yu-Lien Hsu (177-F-1997) delivered 8. |
| GEORGIA |
| Division B. Brits build confidence - by Eurobasket News |
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Georgia showed the first quarter that they are growing in the tournament. Even without playing a great game they were down only 19-15 after ten minutes against England. The English stepped on the gas and intensified their defense in the following three quarters leading to a big victory: 78-44. It all started pretty well for Georgia. Great Britain might be a little bit underperforming this year, but still is a more than solid team in B division as they showed later in the game, but Georgia managed to get good looks and even opened with a lead that lasted almost over four minutes: 10-11. But then they suddenly found gas in their tanks and saw Great Britain take charge. After 19-15 there was a 19-5 team GB run, but the Georgians gave it all they had and managed to close down to 31-38 before Great Britain managed to create another run going to 53-38 short before the end of the third quarter. Georgia went struggling, turning the ball over several times against the English pressure. The English were too good to spot those opportunities and ran away further in the final quarter behind strong shooting of Kian Omer-JOnes who went 5 for 9 on her way to 19 points in only 23 minutes. Great Britain managed to score 40 of their points from turnovers, and had 19 fast break points. The Brits improve to 2-2 and that must give their confidence some sort of a boost. Leading scorers: Great Britain: Kiana Jones (175-G) 19; Katie Januszewska (180-G-2004) 16 points 5 rebounds; Molly Lavin (188-F-2003) 7 points 11 rebounds 3 assists; Fatmata Janneh (180-F-2004) 7 points 9 rebounds in 13 minutes. Georgia: Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-2003) 23 points; Salome Svani (2007) 9 points; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| GERMANY |
| Division B. Germany outscore Romania in Craiova - by Eurobasket News |
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In a boiling hot Craiova where temperatures rose to as much as 40 degrees Celsius Romania has failed to put an extension to their dream. Germany proved too strong from the opening tip and won 75-39 The game started well for the Romanians as Anisia Croitoru (187-C-2003) was the first to shake her jitters in the opening phase. Germany did reply but it took them almost four minutes in the game before they were able to produce a fieldgoal. Three minutes later it was Lara Langermann who converted a long distance jumper for 12-7. They extended to 17-7 on a second Helen Spaine (174-SG-2003) three, set up by Lili Frolich and Miky Panait could not get it to fall in the dying seconds of the quarter after Catalina Ion stole the ball from Paula Wenemoser. Again Croitoru was the first to connect on a shot in the second quarter. Ana Ivan (174-G/F-2004) had an artistic drive for 17-11 and the Romanians gained a bit of confidence out of the score of their number 30. The much praised inside players of Germany had some troubles halting Croitoru (17-13) but the other players kept scoring. 24-13 after four minutes into the second stanza. Finishing was the problem for Romania that saw Brochlitz hit 3 or 8 in the first fifteen minutes. Germany went into the locker room having shot 13 fpr 38 on the field (.342) while Romania only converted 6 for 25 (.240). Add to that a 28-17 rebounding edge for the Germans and the 33-16 halftime score makes sense. Germany had the game in a firm grip and kept finding the gaps in the Romanian offense while Romania had trouble scoring and kept having trouble scoring. Ana Ivan was an exception but it was far from enough to scare the Germans. The Anaconda like stronghold didn't loosen and Romania just didn't get the oxygene to play solid offenses. They did improve to more tnan 1 point a minute reachin the final quarter at 54-31 behind. Romania opened the final stanza with a spectaculair assists by Ana Ivan who set op Catalina Ion for her fourth pont of the day. It was one of the very few highlights for the hometeam that had hoped to once again stun an opponent, but never really came close as Germany controlled from the opening tip. Leading scorers: Germany: Nicole Brochlitz (171-PG-2004) 20 points; Frieda Buehner (184-F/C-2004, college: Florida) 15 points 9 rebounds 4 assists; Helen Spaine 14; Romania: Anisia Croitoru 12 points; Ana Ivan 11 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| GUINEA |
| AfroBasket 2023: Uganda cruise past Guinea - by Eurobasket News |
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Uganda - Guinea 85-44 Uganda clinched the 7th position at the 2023 AfroBasket. They outgunned Guinea in Kigali tonight. Jannon Otto (183-G-1997, college: UC Riverside) posted 21 points to lead the charge. Uganda recorded a 14-10 lead after ten minutes. They sank 26 points in the second frame to secure a 15-point halftime lead. Uganda followed with a 23-3 rally in the fourth period to seal the win. Jane Asinde (185-F-1999) tossed in 15 points for Uganda. Masseny Kaba (191-F-1998, college: UCF) replied with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Guinea. |
| HUNGARY |
| World University Games: Hungary clinch 5th place in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Poland - Hungary 52:64 Hungary clinched 5th place in Chengdu at the World University Games 2023. They overcame Poland 64-52 in their last game. Hungary started with a 19-12 run, whilst Poland won the second and the third quarter to reduce to 1 point entering the last stanza. Hungary however closed the campaign with a final 18-7 surge to seal the win. Beatrix Meresz (185-G/F-1999) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Nora Wentzel (180-F-2001) added 13. Kamila Borkowska (201-C-2002, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) replied with 17 points and 16 rebounds in the losing effort. |
| IRAN |
| Zahra Haghjoo (ex Naft-e) signs at Sanhareeb - by Abdul Hamid Addasi |
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Sanhareeb (1 League) landed Iranian Zahra Haghjoo for new season2023-2024 |
| IRELAND |
| Division B. Switzerland upset Ireland to enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Switzerland has caused a major upset in the first quarter final in Craiova Romania. They beat favorites Ireland 71-58 and now reached the semi finals! Irelands first loss of the tournament could not have come on a worse time. As knock out fase had arrived it suddenly suffered from an off day, allowing Switzerland to go for 25 in the first quarter. The eleven point lead the Swiss had claimed after ten minutes got extended to 15 at the break as Switzerland managed to reach the locker rooms at 29-44. Ireland, with Hickey back in the line up and pulling down 17 boards in the game but going 4 for 16 from the field , had no answer to Switzerlands sharp shooting from outside. They shot .474 from behind the circle, and that hurt the Irish who themselves only shot .280 for 2 and .227 for three. After halftime Ireland managed to pull back a little, closing the gap to 42-50 and even 48-54 with a little bit more than 1 minute to go in the quarter. Sarah Hickey even set up Emma Glavin (182-G/F-2003) for the three that meant 51-54 but Switzerland held their ground. Ella O' Donnell even made 55-57 after grabbing an offensive board but Stephanie Martinez (172-G-2004) answered with a three. The Swiss squad even extended their lead tot eleven on a Ranisavljevic three that brought 55-66 in the books. A new three pointer by Emma Glavin once again attempted to bring momentum back to the Irish. The 58-66 was as close as the Irish would get, despite getting some good looks in the final minutes. Switzerland scored the final 5 points of the game and rightfully celebrated the performance. They came in 9th in 2006 and 2007 and last year again. They now have improved immensely to at least fourth, and who knows what Craiova 23 has in store for them? Leading scorers: Ireland: Sarah Hickey 12 points 17 rebounds; Hazel Finn (177-PG-2003) 13 points 6 rebounds 5 assists; Emma Glavin 12; Switzerland: Viktoria Ranisavljevic (164-G-2005) 22 points 7 rebounds; Stephanie Martinez 22 points 7 rebounds; Indira Vilola 11 points 6 assists; Sharline Hulliger (175-G-2005) 10 points 5 rebounds Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| ISRAEL |
| Riders ink Shahd Abboud, ex M.Ramat Gan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Maccabi Haifa (also in D1) where in 15 games she recorded 7.7ppg and 1.3rpg in that year. Abboud contributed to her team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league. She was also a member of Israeli international program for some years. Abboud played for Israeli Senior National Team between 2018 and 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2013. She represented Israel at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B for Women in Sofia (Bulgaria) nine years ago. Her stats at that event were 9 games: 4.8ppg, 2.3rpg. Abboud has played also professionally for other Israeli teams like Ramat Hasharon and Hapoel Petah Tikva. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was voted to Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2020. She graduated from Northwestern State University in 2017 and it will be her seventh season as a professional player. Abboud played also for Jacksonville College for one year. |
| KOSOVO |
| Division B. Slovakia ease past Kosovo - by Eurobasket News |
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With all pressure gone after top 8 was not reachable anymore Slovakia turned in another offensive party as they beat Kosovo 93-32, They say stats don't lie and if there's any truth in that the numbers spoke clearly: Slovakia only was down during 21 seconds, and after 1 lead change the game was essentially over. Slovakia made runs as big as 17 and controlled the boards 50-35. It all started pretty well for Kosovo and until 11-6 and 14-8 it was bearable. But The Slovakians turned on their engines , leading 20-10 after first quarter and 41-16 at the halftime. Fastbreaks and set plays with open looks from outside were alternated with smart inside passes that gave their centers the possibility to benefit from their height advantage. Slovakia ended the game with no less than six players in double figures and one more only a lay-up away. Liana Uzovicova (179-SG-2004) had 16 points 5 rebounds in just 21 minutes for the winners. Tereza Kraislova had 15 in 16 minutes. Enisa Kameroli had 6 for Kosovo. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| LITHUANIA |
| Donskichyte comes back to Vilniaus Kibirkstis-MRU - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Donskichyte has been also a member of Lithuanian international program for some years. She played for Lithuanian senior team this year and previously for U18 National Team in 2018. Donskichyte represented Lithuania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Klatovy (Czech Republic) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 7.4ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.7apg, Steals-4 (2.4spg), FGP: 27.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 60.0%. She has played also professionally in Latvia (SBK Liepaja/LSSS). Her team won Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Regular Season in 2019. |
| MOZAMBIQUE |
| AfroBasket 2023: Mozambique defeat Cameroon to finish 5th in Kigali - by Eurobasket News |
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Mozambique - Cameroon 74-65 Mozambique captured the victory in their final game at the 2023 AfroBasket. They beat Cameroon to earn the fifth position at the championship. Tamara Seda (193-F-1994, college: UTEP) came up with 16 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Mozambique eked out a 14-12 lead after ten minutes. They extended the advantage at 3-point mark at the big break 34-31. Mozambique limited their opponents to just 14 points in the third period to open an 8-point advantage. They sank 21 points in the fourth stanza and rallied to the victory. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-1991) tossed in 14 points for the winning side. Jessica Thomas (168-G-1994, college: Miami, FL) replied with 20 points for Cameroon. |
| NCAA1 |
| Destinee Oberg transfers to N.Dakota - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played also at The University of Arkansas in 2019-2022. Golden Gophers made it to the SEC Tournament Semifinals in 2020. Oberg graduated Burnsville High in 2019, which she joined from Academy of Holy Angels. |
| POLAND |
| World University Games: Hungary clinch 5th place in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Poland - Hungary 52:64 Hungary clinched 5th place in Chengdu at the World University Games 2023. They overcame Poland 64-52 in their last game. Hungary started with a 19-12 run, whilst Poland won the second and the third quarter to reduce to 1 point entering the last stanza. Hungary however closed the campaign with a final 18-7 surge to seal the win. Beatrix Meresz (185-G/F-1999) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Nora Wentzel (180-F-2001) added 13. Kamila Borkowska (201-C-2002, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) replied with 17 points and 16 rebounds in the losing effort. |
| Sosnowiec keeps January for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2017 she was drafted by Connecticut Sun (WNBA) in third round (28th overall). The former De Paul University star is in her seventh season in pro basketball. January is a very experienced player. She has played also professionally in Finland (HyPo), Romania (Alba Iulia), Slovakia (Piestanske Cajky) and WNBA (Indiana Fever). Her team won Big East Tournament in 2014 and 2015. January was selected to Eurobasket.com Polish EBLK All-Imports Team in 2021 and 2022. |
| PUERTO RICO |
| Manati keeps Quinones for another season - by Eurobasket News | |
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Atenienses de Manati (BSNF) re-signed 25-year old Puerto Rican-American international 190cm power forward Isalys Quinones (college: Dartmouth). Quinones played there last season. She missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball. Quinones also represented Puerto Rico at the FIBA Centrobasket Women's Championship in Mexico 25 years ago. Quinones' team won Gold and her stats at that event were 5 games: 15.2ppg, Reb-2 (9.0rpg), 1.2apg, Steals-3 (2.4spg), FGP-2 (65.7%), 3PT: 20.0%, FT-2 (88.9%). Thanks to Quinones' pro career she managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). She has played previously professionally in Australia (Seahawks), France (Tarbes) and Greece (PAOK Thessaloniki and Dafni Agioy). Among many awards her team won Puerto Rican BSNF Regular Season in 2022. Quinones was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSNF Honorable Mention in 2022. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2019 and it will be her fifth season in pro basketball. |
| Manati tabs Ashley Torres - by Eurobasket News | |
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Atenienses de Manati (BSNF) inked 28-year old former international 170cm guard Ashley Torres (college: Highland, KS). The last time (2022) she played at Cangrejeras de Santurce in Puerto Rican BSNF. She was a member of Puerto Rican international program for some years. Torres was called to Puerto Rican Senior National Team in 2019 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2009. She has played previously for three other teams: Gigantes, Montaneras and Moca. Her team made it to the BSNF Semifinals in 2019 and 2022. Torres was voted to Puerto Rican BSNF All-Star Game in 2021. She attended Highland Community College, Kansas until 2013 and it will be her eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| ROMANIA |
| Division B. Germany outscore Romania in Craiova - by Eurobasket News |
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In a boiling hot Craiova where temperatures rose to as much as 40 degrees Celsius Romania has failed to put an extension to their dream. Germany proved too strong from the opening tip and won 75-39 The game started well for the Romanians as Anisia Croitoru (187-C-2003) was the first to shake her jitters in the opening phase. Germany did reply but it took them almost four minutes in the game before they were able to produce a fieldgoal. Three minutes later it was Lara Langermann who converted a long distance jumper for 12-7. They extended to 17-7 on a second Helen Spaine (174-SG-2003) three, set up by Lili Frolich and Miky Panait could not get it to fall in the dying seconds of the quarter after Catalina Ion stole the ball from Paula Wenemoser. Again Croitoru was the first to connect on a shot in the second quarter. Ana Ivan (174-G/F-2004) had an artistic drive for 17-11 and the Romanians gained a bit of confidence out of the score of their number 30. The much praised inside players of Germany had some troubles halting Croitoru (17-13) but the other players kept scoring. 24-13 after four minutes into the second stanza. Finishing was the problem for Romania that saw Brochlitz hit 3 or 8 in the first fifteen minutes. Germany went into the locker room having shot 13 fpr 38 on the field (.342) while Romania only converted 6 for 25 (.240). Add to that a 28-17 rebounding edge for the Germans and the 33-16 halftime score makes sense. Germany had the game in a firm grip and kept finding the gaps in the Romanian offense while Romania had trouble scoring and kept having trouble scoring. Ana Ivan was an exception but it was far from enough to scare the Germans. The Anaconda like stronghold didn't loosen and Romania just didn't get the oxygene to play solid offenses. They did improve to more tnan 1 point a minute reachin the final quarter at 54-31 behind. Romania opened the final stanza with a spectaculair assists by Ana Ivan who set op Catalina Ion for her fourth pont of the day. It was one of the very few highlights for the hometeam that had hoped to once again stun an opponent, but never really came close as Germany controlled from the opening tip. Leading scorers: Germany: Nicole Brochlitz (171-PG-2004) 20 points; Frieda Buehner (184-F/C-2004, college: Florida) 15 points 9 rebounds 4 assists; Helen Spaine 14; Romania: Anisia Croitoru 12 points; Ana Ivan 11 points. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| SLOVAKIA |
| Division B. Slovakia ease past Kosovo - by Eurobasket News |
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With all pressure gone after top 8 was not reachable anymore Slovakia turned in another offensive party as they beat Kosovo 93-32, They say stats don't lie and if there's any truth in that the numbers spoke clearly: Slovakia only was down during 21 seconds, and after 1 lead change the game was essentially over. Slovakia made runs as big as 17 and controlled the boards 50-35. It all started pretty well for Kosovo and until 11-6 and 14-8 it was bearable. But The Slovakians turned on their engines , leading 20-10 after first quarter and 41-16 at the halftime. Fastbreaks and set plays with open looks from outside were alternated with smart inside passes that gave their centers the possibility to benefit from their height advantage. Slovakia ended the game with no less than six players in double figures and one more only a lay-up away. Liana Uzovicova (179-SG-2004) had 16 points 5 rebounds in just 21 minutes for the winners. Tereza Kraislova had 15 in 16 minutes. Enisa Kameroli had 6 for Kosovo. Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| SPAIN |
| Nottingham signs Brooke Bjelko, ex Azkoitia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played most recently at Azkoitia Azpeitia ISB in Spanish LF2 league, but left the team in Oct.'22. In 5 LF Challenge games she had 3.0ppg and 1.0rpg last season. She graduated from Bryant University in 2022 and actually missed last season. It will be her second season as a professional player. She played in the final of NEC Tournament in 2022. |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Division B. Switzerland upset Ireland to enter semis - by Eurobasket News |
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Switzerland has caused a major upset in the first quarter final in Craiova Romania. They beat favorites Ireland 71-58 and now reached the semi finals! Irelands first loss of the tournament could not have come on a worse time. As knock out fase had arrived it suddenly suffered from an off day, allowing Switzerland to go for 25 in the first quarter. The eleven point lead the Swiss had claimed after ten minutes got extended to 15 at the break as Switzerland managed to reach the locker rooms at 29-44. Ireland, with Hickey back in the line up and pulling down 17 boards in the game but going 4 for 16 from the field , had no answer to Switzerlands sharp shooting from outside. They shot .474 from behind the circle, and that hurt the Irish who themselves only shot .280 for 2 and .227 for three. After halftime Ireland managed to pull back a little, closing the gap to 42-50 and even 48-54 with a little bit more than 1 minute to go in the quarter. Sarah Hickey even set up Emma Glavin (182-G/F-2003) for the three that meant 51-54 but Switzerland held their ground. Ella O' Donnell even made 55-57 after grabbing an offensive board but Stephanie Martinez (172-G-2004) answered with a three. The Swiss squad even extended their lead tot eleven on a Ranisavljevic three that brought 55-66 in the books. A new three pointer by Emma Glavin once again attempted to bring momentum back to the Irish. The 58-66 was as close as the Irish would get, despite getting some good looks in the final minutes. Switzerland scored the final 5 points of the game and rightfully celebrated the performance. They came in 9th in 2006 and 2007 and last year again. They now have improved immensely to at least fourth, and who knows what Craiova 23 has in store for them? Leading scorers: Ireland: Sarah Hickey 12 points 17 rebounds; Hazel Finn (177-PG-2003) 13 points 6 rebounds 5 assists; Emma Glavin 12; Switzerland: Viktoria Ranisavljevic (164-G-2005) 22 points 7 rebounds; Stephanie Martinez 22 points 7 rebounds; Indira Vilola 11 points 6 assists; Sharline Hulliger (175-G-2005) 10 points 5 rebounds Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| TAIWAN |
| World University Games: Finland stepped onto pedestal in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Finland - Chinese Taipei 56:49 Finland stepped onto pedestal in Chengdu at the World University Games. They overcame Chinese Taipei 56:49 in the game for the 3rd place. Both teams scored only 11 points in the defensive opening period as Finland later led 23-19 at the halftime. Finland won the third quarter 16-13 whilst both sides nailed 17 points each in the last stanza. Teresa Seppala (183-G-2002) top-scored for the winners with 12 points and Helmi Tulonen (191-C-1998, college: Duquesne, agency: Agency) notched 11. Wen-Hsuan Hsu (176-C-2000) answered with 9 points in a loss, whilst Yu-Lien Hsu (177-F-1997) delivered 8. |
| TURKEY |
| Chomutov inks Yemiyah Morris, ex Elazig Il - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She represented USA at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. Her team won Silver and her stats at that event were 5 games: 8.8ppg, 8.6rpg, FGP: 29.4%, FT: 33.3%. Morris played in the final of SEC Tournament in 2020. She graduated from West Virginia University in 2022 and it will be her second season as a professional player. Morris played also for Mississippi State University for 2 years. |
| UGANDA |
| AfroBasket 2023: Uganda cruise past Guinea - by Eurobasket News |
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Uganda - Guinea 85-44 Uganda clinched the 7th position at the 2023 AfroBasket. They outgunned Guinea in Kigali tonight. Jannon Otto (183-G-1997, college: UC Riverside) posted 21 points to lead the charge. Uganda recorded a 14-10 lead after ten minutes. They sank 26 points in the second frame to secure a 15-point halftime lead. Uganda followed with a 23-3 rally in the fourth period to seal the win. Jane Asinde (185-F-1999) tossed in 15 points for Uganda. Masseny Kaba (191-F-1998, college: UCF) replied with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Guinea. |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Riders ink Shahd Abboud, ex M.Ramat Gan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Maccabi Haifa (also in D1) where in 15 games she recorded 7.7ppg and 1.3rpg in that year. Abboud contributed to her team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league. She was also a member of Israeli international program for some years. Abboud played for Israeli Senior National Team between 2018 and 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2013. She represented Israel at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B for Women in Sofia (Bulgaria) nine years ago. Her stats at that event were 9 games: 4.8ppg, 2.3rpg. Abboud has played also professionally for other Israeli teams like Ramat Hasharon and Hapoel Petah Tikva. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was voted to Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2020. She graduated from Northwestern State University in 2017 and it will be her seventh season as a professional player. Abboud played also for Jacksonville College for one year. |
| Nottingham signs Brooke Bjelko, ex Azkoitia - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She played most recently at Azkoitia Azpeitia ISB in Spanish LF2 league, but left the team in Oct.'22. In 5 LF Challenge games she had 3.0ppg and 1.0rpg last season. She graduated from Bryant University in 2022 and actually missed last season. It will be her second season as a professional player. She played in the final of NEC Tournament in 2022. |
| Division B. Brits build confidence - by Eurobasket News |
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Georgia showed the first quarter that they are growing in the tournament. Even without playing a great game they were down only 19-15 after ten minutes against England. The English stepped on the gas and intensified their defense in the following three quarters leading to a big victory: 78-44. It all started pretty well for Georgia. Great Britain might be a little bit underperforming this year, but still is a more than solid team in B division as they showed later in the game, but Georgia managed to get good looks and even opened with a lead that lasted almost over four minutes: 10-11. But then they suddenly found gas in their tanks and saw Great Britain take charge. After 19-15 there was a 19-5 team GB run, but the Georgians gave it all they had and managed to close down to 31-38 before Great Britain managed to create another run going to 53-38 short before the end of the third quarter. Georgia went struggling, turning the ball over several times against the English pressure. The English were too good to spot those opportunities and ran away further in the final quarter behind strong shooting of Kian Omer-JOnes who went 5 for 9 on her way to 19 points in only 23 minutes. Great Britain managed to score 40 of their points from turnovers, and had 19 fast break points. The Brits improve to 2-2 and that must give their confidence some sort of a boost. Leading scorers: Great Britain: Kiana Jones (175-G) 19; Katie Januszewska (180-G-2004) 16 points 5 rebounds; Molly Lavin (188-F-2003) 7 points 11 rebounds 3 assists; Fatmata Janneh (180-F-2004) 7 points 9 rebounds in 13 minutes. Georgia: Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-2003) 23 points; Salome Svani (2007) 9 points; Courtesy of: Bas Hendriks |
| WNBA |
| Sparks' late rally comes up short against Mystics - by Eurobasket News |
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In a frustrating season, the road has been especially unkind to the Sparks. Trailing the Washington Mystics by eight points in the final minutes on Friday night, the Sparks used a late surge to get within two before losing their third straight game, 79-77, and dropping to 2-10 on the road. Azura Stevens (6'6''-C-1996, college: UConn, agency: Shark Sports Management) had 19 points and seven rebounds and Nneka Ogwumike (6'3''-F-1990, college: Stanford) added 18 points and eight rebounds for the Sparks (9-18), who will play eight of their remaining 13 regular-season games on the road. Dearica Hamby (6'3''-F-1993, college: Wake Forest, agency: LBM Management) added 14 points and seven rebounds and Zia Cooke (5'9''-G-2001, college: S.Carolina) had 10 points, while Jordin Canada (5'6''-PG-1995, college: UCLA) had eight points, eight rebounds and seven assists but shot 1 for 7 from the field. Tianna Hawkins (6'3''-F-1991, college: Maryland, agency: LBM Management) had 17 points and Queen Egbo (6'3''-C-2000, college: Baylor) added 15 points and nine rebounds to pace the Mystics (13-13), who snapped their own three-game losing streak. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (5'11''-G-1996, college: Maryland) scored 11 points, and Natasha Cloud (6'0''-PG-1992, college: St.Joseph's) and Meng Li (6'1''-SG-1995) each finished with 10 points for Washington. Former Spark Brittney Sykes had eight points, seven rebounds, eight assists and four steals but shot 3 for 15 from the field. Cloud (six assists) put Washington ahead 75-67 with 3:28 left before the Sparks scored the next six points - two baskets from Ogwumike and a layup from Stevens - to get within 75-73 with 1:45 remaining. The Sparks blocked a pair of shots on the Mystics' ensuing possession but Washington secured three offensive rebounds to keep the ball at that end of the court. Cooke corralled a defensive rebound with 1:04 left, but Canada turned the ball over before the Sparks could get a shot off. Hawkins ended Washington's scoring drought on a fast-break layup with 39 seconds left for a four-point lead. After the Sparks went 1 for 2 from the free-throw line, Cloud sealed it by making two free throws with 8.1 seconds left, creating enough cushion so Stevens' 3-pointer in the final seconds was too little too late. Washington led 48-40 at halftime as the Sparks shot just 43% from the field and turned it over 10 times. The Sparks finished with 16 turnovers. The teams square off again Sunday at noon PT in Washington. Courtesy of: pressenterprise.com |
| WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES |
| World University Games: Finland stepped onto pedestal in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Finland - Chinese Taipei 56:49 Finland stepped onto pedestal in Chengdu at the World University Games. They overcame Chinese Taipei 56:49 in the game for the 3rd place. Both teams scored only 11 points in the defensive opening period as Finland later led 23-19 at the halftime. Finland won the third quarter 16-13 whilst both sides nailed 17 points each in the last stanza. Teresa Seppala (183-G-2002) top-scored for the winners with 12 points and Helmi Tulonen (191-C-1998, college: Duquesne, agency: Agency) notched 11. Wen-Hsuan Hsu (176-C-2000) answered with 9 points in a loss, whilst Yu-Lien Hsu (177-F-1997) delivered 8. |
| World University Games: Hungary clinch 5th place in Chengdu - by Eurobasket News |
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Poland - Hungary 52:64 Hungary clinched 5th place in Chengdu at the World University Games 2023. They overcame Poland 64-52 in their last game. Hungary started with a 19-12 run, whilst Poland won the second and the third quarter to reduce to 1 point entering the last stanza. Hungary however closed the campaign with a final 18-7 surge to seal the win. Beatrix Meresz (185-G/F-1999) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Nora Wentzel (180-F-2001) added 13. Kamila Borkowska (201-C-2002, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) replied with 17 points and 16 rebounds in the losing effort. |
