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| Bahcesehir inks Conor Morgan - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Morgan has regularly played for Canadian senior team since 2017 and previously for University National Team back in 2017. He represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast (Australia) five years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 11.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.5apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 59.0%, 3PT: 18.2%, FT: 73.3%. Morgan has played previously professionally in New Zealand and Spain (Joventut and Andorra). he was also voted All-Canada West Player of the Year back the same year. He won New Zealand NBL championship title in 2018. Morgan graduated from University of British Columbia in 2018 and it is his fifth season as a professional player. |
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| Bahcesehir inks Conor Morgan - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Morgan has regularly played for Canadian senior team since 2017 and previously for University National Team back in 2017. He represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast (Australia) five years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 11.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.5apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 59.0%, 3PT: 18.2%, FT: 73.3%. Morgan has played previously professionally in New Zealand and Spain (Joventut and Andorra). he was also voted All-Canada West Player of the Year back the same year. He won New Zealand NBL championship title in 2018. Morgan graduated from University of British Columbia in 2018 and it is his fifth season as a professional player. |
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| OPAP Basket League Round 17: Apoel beat AEL in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Limassol. Second ranked Apoel faced 4th placed AEL. Guests from Nicosia (12-3) defeated host AEL (9-6) 90-82. The guests trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 27-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Jalen Henry (203-1996, college: SIUE) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Tray Buchanan (185-1998, college: Emporia St.) produced 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. AEL's coach Markos Asonitis rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Apoel maintains second place with 12-3 record behind leader Keravnos. AEL at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Apoel are looking forward to face APOP (#9) in Paphou in the next round and are hoping to win another game. AEL will play on the road against Achilleas K. (#8) in Kaimakli and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. E.N. Paralimni (4-12) survived in overtime against Etha (7-8) by nine points 95-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Etha. American Xavier Ford (203-1993, college: Buffalo) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 13 rebounds. Aaron Cook contributed with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. American guard Malik Curry (185-1999, college: WVU, agency: Green Sports Management) answered with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Etha. E.N. Paralimni maintains tenth place with 4-12 record. Etha at the other side keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. E.N. Paralimni will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Etha will play at home against AEK Larnaca (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. In the last game of round 17 Apollon defeated APOP in Limassol 72-67. APOP - Apollon 67-72 There was no surprise in Paphou where 9th ranked APOP (4-11) was defeated by fifth ranked Apollon (10-6) 72-67. The guests were already 13 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 18-10 APOP's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 72-67 at the end of the game. Apollon made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The game was also dominated by American players. Forward Zane Waterman (203-1995, college: Manhattan) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Center Taylor Adway (205-1996, college: Ferris St.) contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Apollon players scored in double figures. Jeremy McLaughlin (203-1995, college: Catawba) answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Jalen Seegars (196, college: Fayetteville St.) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for APOP. Apollon moved-up to fourth place. APOP lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. Apollon will play against Anorthosis (#7) in Nicosia in the next round. APOP will play on the road against the league's second-placed Apoel in Nicosia and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Apollon: T.Adway 19+9reb+1ast, Z.Waterman 18+10reb+2ast, T.Okereafor 14+1reb+4ast, S.Iliadis 12+4reb+4ast, G.Pantouris 9+2reb+3ast, N.Charalambous 0 APOP: J.McLaughlin 18+9reb+1ast, J.Seegars 15+6reb+2ast, J.Gilbreath 12+4reb+4ast, B.Paunovic 6+1reb+3ast, P.George 6, A.Demetriou 4+3reb+1ast AEL - Apoel 82-90 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Limassol. Second ranked Apoel faced 4th placed AEL. Guests from Nicosia (12-3) defeated host AEL (9-6) 90-82. The guests trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 27-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Jalen Henry (203-1996, college: SIUE) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Tray Buchanan (185-1998, college: Emporia St.) produced 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Harrison Henderson (211-1997, college: CMU) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Apoel and five AEL players scored in double figures. AEL's coach Markos Asonitis rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Apoel maintains second place with 12-3 record behind leader Keravnos. AEL at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Apoel are looking forward to face APOP (#9) in Paphou in the next round and are hoping to win another game. AEL will play on the road against Achilleas K. (#8) in Kaimakli and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Apoel: T.Thibodeaux 27+15reb+5ast, J.Henry 20+8reb+5ast, K.Simitzis 15+2reb+1ast, C.Ervin II 14+3reb+4ast, I.Giannaras 7+2reb+1ast, G.Kilaras 5+3reb+2ast AEL: T.Buchanan 25+6reb+4ast, B.Averette 15+1reb+5ast, H.Henderson 13+10reb, C.Pigram 13+5reb+3ast, M.Georgiou 10+5reb+5ast, M.Moniatis 6+5reb+1ast E.N. Paralimni - Etha 95-86 OT E.N. Paralimni (4-12) survived in overtime against Etha (7-8) by nine points 95-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Etha. The hosts were ahead by 2 points but lost the second period ending it with a 7-point deficit before their 17-10 run, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 20-11. E.N. Paralimni dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Etha's 36. They outrebounded Etha 55-34 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Xavier Ford (203-1993, college: Buffalo) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Aaron Cook (188-1997, college: Georgia) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. Four E.N. Paralimni players scored in double figures. American guard Malik Curry (185-1999, college: WVU, agency: Green Sports Management) answered with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Australian-South Sudanese forward Madut Akec (201-1999, college: Detroit) added 23 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Etha. E.N. Paralimni maintains tenth place with 4-12 record. Etha at the other side keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. E.N. Paralimni will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Etha will play at home against AEK Larnaca (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: E.N. Paralimni: X.Ford 32+13reb+1ast, A.Cook 23+8reb+11ast, S.Ugochukwu 16+15reb+2ast, S.Solomou 11+3reb+1ast, V.Charalambous 8+1reb, C.Pirillis 3+11reb+2ast Etha: M.Curry 29+7reb+5ast, M.Dixon 24+5reb+2ast, M.Akec 23+15reb+2ast, P.Theodoros 6+1reb, K.Michalis 4+3reb+1ast, M.Andreas 0 |
| Travin Thibodeaux claims Cypriot OPAP Basket League Hoops Agents weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 26-year old forward had a double-double of 27 points and fifteen rebounds, while his team beat AEL (#5, 9-6) 90-82. Apoel maintains the 2nd position in Cypriot OPAP Basket League. They are still close to the very top. Apoel would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 12-3 record. In the team's last game Thibodeaux had a remarkable 73.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Apoel's top player in his first season with the team. University of New Orleans graduate has very impressive stats this year. Thibodeaux is in league's top in points (7th best: 17.5ppg), rebounds (4th best: 10.1rpg) and averages solid 63.9% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American guard Aaron Cook (188-G-1997) of E.N. Paralimni. Cook impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 23 points and 11 assists. Of course E.N. Paralimni cruised to a 95-86 overtime win over the higher-ranked Etha (#6, 7-8). E.N. Paralimni's 10th position in the standings has not changed. 12 lost games are too many comparing to just four victories E.N. Paralimni managed to get this year. Cook is a newcomer at E.N. Paralimni and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was another E.N. Paralimni's star - American Xavier Ford (203-SF-1993). Ford got into 30-points club by scoring 32 points in the last round. He went also for thirteen rebounds . He was another key player of E.N. Paralimni, helping his team with a 95-86 overtime win against the higher-ranked Etha (#6, 7-8). E.N. Paralimni can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 4-12 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Ford has a very solid season. In 3 games in Cyprus he scored 24.7ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Malik Curry (185-G-1999) of Etha - 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Jalen Henry (203-C/F-1996) of Apoel - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Zane Waterman (203-F-1995) of Apollon - 18 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Taylor Adway (205-C-1996) of Apollon - 19 points and 9 rebounds 8. Tray Buchanan (185-G-1998) of AEL - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Stephen Ugochukwu (201-F-1996) of E.N. Paralimni - 16 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Madut Akec (201-F-1999) of Etha - 23 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| 1st Division Round 21: Falcon 2 defeat SISU in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 21 in the 1st Division took place in Copenhagen. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-best SISU (5-8) to fourth ranked Falcon 2 (3-10) 82-79 on Sunday evening. Falcon 2 maintains fourth place with 3-10 record. SISU at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. The game between Top Four teams took place in . 4th placed host Vaerlose 3 (3-7) was smashed by third ranked Vaerlose 2 (7-7) 92-61. Vaerlose 2 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 7-7 record having seven points less than leader Bjerringbro, which they share with Aalborg. Vaerlose 3 at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Vaerlose 2 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vaerlose 3 will play at home against the league's leader Falcon (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game between Top Four teams took place in . 3rd placed host Bronshoj (4-10) lost to first ranked Hvidovre (14-1) 87-75. Hvidovre maintains first place with 14-1 record. Bronshoj lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the third position with ten games lost. Hvidovre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bronshoj will play against Ajax and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: Aalborg lost to Odense on the opponent's court 67-78. Ajax unfortunately lost to Naestved 2 in a home game 86-100. Bjerringbro rolled over Vejen on the road 79-54. Vaerlose 3 - Vaerlose 2 61-92 The game between Top Four teams took place in . 4th placed host Vaerlose 3 (3-7) was smashed by third ranked Vaerlose 2 (7-7) 92-61. Vaerlose 2 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 7-7 record having seven points less than leader Bjerringbro, which they share with Aalborg. Vaerlose 3 at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Vaerlose 2 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vaerlose 3 will play at home against the league's leader Falcon (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Odense - Aalborg 78-67 There was a minor upset when 4th placed Aalborg (7-7) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Odense (2-9) 78-67 on Saturday. Odense moved-up to sixth place. Aalborg lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Vaerlose 2. Odense will meet league's second-placed Horsens IC 2 on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aalborg will have a break next round. Ajax - Naestved 2 86-100 Rather predictable result in Copenhagen where second ranked Naestved 2 (10-3) defeated 5th ranked Ajax (2-13) 100-86 on Sunday. Naestved 2 maintains second place with 10-3 record having five points less than leader Bjerringbro. Ajax lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 13 games lost. Naestved 2 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ajax will play against Bronshoj (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. SISU - Falcon 2 79-82 The most exciting game of round 21 in the 1st Division took place in Copenhagen. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-best SISU (5-8) to fourth ranked Falcon 2 (3-10) 82-79 on Sunday evening. Falcon 2 maintains fourth place with 3-10 record. SISU at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Bronshoj - Hvidovre 75-87 The game between Top Four teams took place in . 3rd placed host Bronshoj (4-10) lost to first ranked Hvidovre (14-1) 87-75. Hvidovre maintains first place with 14-1 record. Bronshoj lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the third position with ten games lost. Hvidovre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bronshoj will play against Ajax and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Vejen - Bjerringbro 54-79 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed Vejen's (7-6) home loss to second ranked Bjerringbro (11-2) 54-79 on Friday. Bjerringbro have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Vejen lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. |
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| Korisliiga Round 3: Kauhajoki beat Kotka by one after a very close game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Sixth-ranked Kotka (12-13) used its home court advantage to challenge Kauhajoki (20-4) on Saturday. The visitors from Kauhajoki managed to secure only one-point victory 88-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Kotka was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 20-18 charge of Kauhajoki, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for point guard Severi Kaukiainen (185-1998, agency: Blacktop Management) who saved his team from a defeat with 16 points and 6 assists. American guard Cameron Jones (193-1989, college: NAU, agency: BIG) contributed with 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Kauhajoki's coach Janne Koskimies used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard Brandon Sly (180-1996, college: ASU) answered with 22 points for Kotka. Kauhajoki are looking forward to face Vilpas (#5) in Salo in the next round. Kotka will play at home against Seagulls and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. An interesting game for Seagulls (19-6) which played road game in Joensuu against Kataja (13-11). Seagulls managed to get a 13-point victory 90-77. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for swingman Rene Rougeau (198-1986, college: UNLV, agency: Blacktop Management) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. Robert Hall III helped adding 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Seagulls' coach Jussi Laakso allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was forward Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson (198-1991, college: Temple) with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Seagulls will play against Kotka (#6) on the road in the next round. Kataja will play against Kouvot and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Kouvola was also quite interesting. Vilpas (13-12) played at the court of Kouvot (13-12). Kouvot managed to secure a 6-point victory 109-103 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for Austin Butler who led the winners and scored 41 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Ira Lee came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for Vilpas in the defeat. Vilpas' coach Jussi Savolainen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kouvot will meet Kataja (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vilpas will play against Kauhajoki and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Nokia was beaten by Pyrinto on the road 79-74. Lahti won against Kobrat on its own court 102-87. Honka was outscored by Korihait in Uusikaupunki 102-79. The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 22 points and 7 rebounds by Prince Oduro of Korihait. Kouvot - Vilpas 109-103 The game in Kouvola was also quite interesting. Vilpas (13-12) played at the court of Kouvot (13-12). Kouvot managed to secure a 6-point victory 109-103 on Friday. Vilpas was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 23-16 charge of Kouvot, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Austin Butler (196, college: Charlotte) who led the winners and scored 41 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward John Meeks (198-1999, college: Charleston) accounted for 29 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: GWU) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Roope Ahonen (187-1990, agency: Blacktop Management) added 17 points and 6 assists respectively for Vilpas in the defeat. Four Kouvot and five Vilpas players scored in double figures. Vilpas' coach Jussi Savolainen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kouvot will meet Kataja (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vilpas will play against Kauhajoki and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Kouvot: A.Butler 41+7reb+4ast, J.Meeks 29+8reb+5ast, M.Joel 22+2reb+7ast, B.Hodges 11+4reb+1ast, H.Polla 6+9reb+2ast, R.Daniel 0+1reb Vilpas: M.Koivisto 21+1reb+3ast, I.Lee 21+13reb+6ast, R.Ahonen 17+2reb+6ast, K.Feazell 11+5reb+3ast, J.Nenonen 11+2reb+2ast, N.Karkkainen 9+1reb+2ast Pyrinto - Nokia 79-74 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when Pyrinto (11-14) beat Nokia (12-13) in Tampere 79-74 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 41-35 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Ike Smith (193-1997, college: Georgia South) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Jaquan Lawrence (206-1999, college: LeMoyne-Owen) accounted for 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Lawrence is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Pyrinto players scored in double figures. Power forward Alan Herndon (206-1994, college: Wyoming) came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and forward Malik Benlevi (198-1997, college: Georgia St., agency: Verus Management) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Nokia in the defeat. Pyrinto will meet at home Korihait (#11) in the next round. Nokia will play against Lahti (#10) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Pyrinto: I.Smith 25+7reb+7ast, J.Lawrence 14+12reb+1ast, T.Birts 13+5reb+1ast, L.Thorpe 12+7reb+3ast, V.Leppanen 6+1reb+1ast, O.Heinonen 6+2reb Nokia: A.Herndon 26+9reb+3ast, M.Benlevi 14+5reb+1ast, A.Lehto 12+1ast, M.Laihonen 9+2reb, J.Stove 7+8reb+3ast, P.Callandret 2+7reb+8ast Lahti - Kobrat 102-87 There was a minor upset when Kobrat (12-13) lost on the road to Lahti (9-16) 102-87 on Saturday. Kobrat was trailing by 4 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 32-16 charge of Lahti, which allowed them to win the game. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Chris Clarke (196-1996, college: Texas Tech) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals. Point guard Devon Thomas (183-1994, college: Texas Tech) accounted for 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Swingman Denzel Livingston (193-1993, college: UIW) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Javion Ogunyemi (206-1995, college: Siena) added 20 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Kobrat in the defeat. Five Lahti and four Kobrat players scored in double figures. Lahti will meet at home Nokia (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kobrat will play against Honka and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Lahti: D.Thomas 23+6reb+4ast, E.Sajantila 21+1ast, C.Clarke 18+15reb+12ast, M.Ertel II 16+4reb+3ast, K.Gamble 11+4reb, L.Eemi 7 Kobrat: D.Livingston 25+10reb+1ast, J.Ogunyemi 20+11reb+1ast, K.Jackson 20+8reb+4ast, A.Nikkarinen 11+4reb+1ast, J.Kilpinen 5+1reb, H.Boyd 3+1reb Kataja - Seagulls 77-90 An interesting game for Seagulls (19-6) which played road game in Joensuu against Kataja (13-11). Seagulls managed to get a 13-point victory 90-77. Kataja was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Seagulls players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for swingman Rene Rougeau (198-1986, college: UNLV, agency: Blacktop Management) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Robert Hall III (193-1995, college: Cameron, agency: Blacktop Management) helped adding 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Seagulls' coach Jussi Laakso allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was forward Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson (198-1991, college: Temple) with 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Galin Smith (206-1998, college: Maryland) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Seagulls and five Kataja players scored in double figures. Seagulls will play against Kotka (#6) on the road in the next round. Kataja will play against Kouvot and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Seagulls: R.Rougeau 19+5reb+3ast, R.Hall III 15+5reb+4ast, L.Nikkarinen 14+1reb+4ast, J.Carroll 11+1reb+2ast, O.Jarvi 11+5reb+1ast, A.Kanervo 9+4ast Kataja: R.Hollis-Jefferson 17+6reb+2ast, A.Egekeze 14+4reb+1ast, L.Turner 12+1reb+6ast, G.Smith 12+9reb+1ast, T.Exaucia 11+5reb+2ast, J.Tuomala 8 Korihait - Honka 102-79 Korihait used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Espoo 102-79 on Saturday night. The game was mostly controlled by Korihait. Honka managed to win fourth quarter 28-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Honka 40-23 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Korihait looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Honka's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Korihait made 8 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Canadian forward Prince Oduro (203-1998, college: Detroit) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. American swingman Jalen Jackson (198-1994, college: UALR) accounted for 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Five Korihait players scored in double figures. Korihait's coach Tero Vasell felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Jahlil Tripp (196-1997, college: Pacific, agency: Green Sports Management) came up with 24 points and 4 steals and Canadian forward Emanual Shepherd (203-1995, college: Southern) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Honka in the defeat. Korihait will meet Pyrinto (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Honka will play against Kobrat in Lapua and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Korihait: P.Oduro 22+7reb+2ast, T.Niemi 18+3reb+5ast, B.Sarcevic 15+5reb+3ast, N.Stampley 14+6reb, J.Jackson 14+5reb+7ast, M.Aalto 11+7reb Honka: J.Tripp 24+1reb+2ast, E.Shepherd 16+8reb, M.Duvivier 15+2reb+2ast, A.Lawson 9+1reb+1ast, L.Aamos 6+1ast, C.Lindbom 6+7reb+1ast Kotka - Kauhajoki 87-88 Sixth-ranked Kotka (12-13) used its home court advantage to challenge Kauhajoki (20-4) on Saturday. The visitors from Kauhajoki managed to secure only one-point victory 88-87. However their fans expected much easier game. Kotka was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 20-18 charge of Kauhajoki, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for point guard Severi Kaukiainen (185-1998, agency: Blacktop Management) who saved his team from a defeat with 16 points and 6 assists. American guard Cameron Jones (193-1989, college: NAU, agency: BIG) contributed with 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Kauhajoki's coach Janne Koskimies used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard Brandon Sly (180-1996, college: ASU) answered with 22 points and the other American import guard Roydell Brown (198-1998, college: McNeese St.) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Kotka. Four Kauhajoki and five Kotka players scored in double figures. Kauhajoki are looking forward to face Vilpas (#5) in Salo in the next round. Kotka will play at home against Seagulls and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Kauhajoki: C.Jones 18+1reb+5ast, S.Kaukiainen 16+4reb+6ast, J.Crockett 14+6reb+1ast, L.Skinner 12+9reb+3ast, D.Dolenc 8+1reb+1ast, M.Marttinen 8+4reb Kotka: B.Sly 22+4reb+3ast, R.Brown 14+9reb, M.Ali 13+4reb+1ast, B.Tabb 11+4reb+3ast, J.Giles 10+8reb+4ast, T.Kuukkanen 7+1ast |
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The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 23 in the NM1 took place in Toulouse. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Union Rennes (16-7) to sixth ranked Toulouse (14-9) 94-91 on Friday evening. Toulouse outrebounded Union Rennes 36-25 including 22 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Victor Mopsus (179-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Cedric Andre (202-1993) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Sebastien Cape (185-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 assists. Toulouse have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Poitiers. Union Rennes at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with Orchies. Toulouse is looking forward to face Lorient (#7) on the road in the next round. Union Rennes will play against Tours (#10) and is hoping to win this game. Important game to mention about took place in Le Havre. Fourth ranked STB Le Havre (15-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Andrezieux (13-10) 73-71 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Andrezieux. It was an exceptional evening for Valentin Bigote (196-1992) who led the winners and scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Serigne Barro accounted for 15 points and 14 rebounds. STB Le Havre's coach Fabrice Courcier allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. point guard Rosaire Malonga (188-1995) came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Andrezieux in the defeat. STB Le Havre moved-up to third place, which they share with Caen and Mulhouse. Andrezieux at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Vitre and Lorient. STB Le Havre will play against Mulhouse (#4) on the road in the next round. Andrezieux will play against the league's leader SPO Rouen and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Poitiers between Poitiers and Vitre. Sixth ranked Poitiers (14-9) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Vitre (13-10). Poitiers managed to escape with a 2-point win 72-70 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vitre. The best player for the winners was Marcus Relphorde who scored 18 points and 5 assists. Noah Burrell produced 15 points for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Poitiers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Toulouse. Loser Vitre dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Andrezieux and Lorient. Poitiers will meet higher ranked Loon-Plage (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vitre will play against CFBB and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 23: Tarbes-Lourdes lost to Chartres on the opponent's court 73-79. Tours managed to outperform Challans in a home game 89-80. Les Sables recorded a loss to Rueil on the road 79-62. Berck defeated Lorient on its own court 86-77. Mulhouse was smashed by Rouen in a road game 99-59. Cergy-Pontoise destroyed Lyon at home 92-70. Feurs CTC unfortunately lost to Kaysersberg on the opponent's court 75-83. Hyeres-Toulon recorded a loss to Boulogne in a home game 57-64. Besancon was defeated by Caen on the road 89-74. Orchies beat Pont-de-Cheruy on its own court 74-57. The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 4 assists by Keith Omoerah of Poitiers. Group AToulouse - Rennes 94-91The most exciting game of round 23 in the NM1 took place in Toulouse. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Union Rennes (16-7) to sixth ranked Toulouse (14-9) 94-91 on Friday evening. Toulouse outrebounded Union Rennes 36-25 including 22 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Victor Mopsus (179-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Cedric Andre (202-1993) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Sebastien Cape (185-1993) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 assists and Guinean forward Cheick Sekou-Conde (203-1992) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Toulouse have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Poitiers. Union Rennes at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. They share it with Orchies. Toulouse is looking forward to face Lorient (#7) on the road in the next round. Union Rennes will play against Tours (#10) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Toulouse: V.Mopsus 23+4reb+4ast, C.Andre 17+6reb, M.Kimbrough 14+3reb+2ast, O.Yao-Delon 13+4reb, S.Mekdad 10+5reb+5ast, T.Gottin 8+2reb+2ast Rennes: S.Cape 22+3reb+12ast, C.Sekou-Conde 19+8reb+1ast, L.Behrend 16+3reb+2ast, F.Matip 12+2reb, L.Carour Ewan 7+3reb+3ast, J.Sclear 6+4reb+4ast Chartres - Tarbes-Lourdes 79-73 Very expected game when 11th ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (8-15) was defeated on the road by first ranked C'Chartres (17-6) 79-73 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. C'Chartres forced 22 Lourdes-Tarbes turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Icelandic forward Michael Craion (197-1989, college: ORU, agency: Inception Sports) who scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Ugo Doumbia (190-2003) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Tom Wiscart Goetz (188-1999) produced 13 points and 6 rebounds and Dutch forward Craig Osaikhwuwuomwan (211-1990) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lourdes-Tarbes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. C'Chartres have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 17-6 record. Loser Lourdes-Tarbes keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Boulogne. C'Chartres will meet Berck (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Lourdes-Tarbes will play against Rueil and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Chartres: A.Mbodj 16+4reb+1ast, M.Craion 15+7reb, D.Ugo 12+5reb+5ast, J.Ricard-Dorigo 10+2reb+4ast, P.Bouloukouet 9+4reb, M.Pellin 9+2reb+10ast Tarbes-Lourdes: D.Wallace 15+1reb+2ast, T.Wiscart Goetz 13+6reb+3ast, C.Osaikhwuwuomwan 13+8reb+1ast, R.Lesca 12+1reb+4ast, M.Ludovic 8+1reb, M.Joseph 7+5reb+2ast Tours - Challans 89-80 There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Tours (9-14) defeated at home 8th ranked Vendee Challans (12-11) 89-80 on Friday. Tours made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Valentin Vitale-Boiteux (187-2001) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Swingman Pierre-Etienne Drouault (196-1990) chipped in 24 points. Point guard Thibault Desseignet (178-1998) produced 19 points and 4 assists and naturalized American forward Marc Gosselin (201-1996, college: WCU) added 14 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tours maintains tenth place with 9-14 record, which they share with Cergy-Pontoise and Feurs CTC. Vendee Challans lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tours will meet league's second-placed Union Rennes on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vendee Challans will play against Les Sables (#13) in Les Sables-D'Ollone and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tours: V.Valentin 25+5reb+3ast, P.Drouault 24+3reb, S.Suggs 15+5reb+4ast, A.Kader Sylla 11+7reb+4ast, T.Daval-Braquet 4+3reb, J.Tchicamboud 3+2reb+1ast Challans: T.Desseignet 19+2reb+4ast, G.Biruta 14+4reb+1ast, M.Gosselin 14+4reb+2ast, R.Davis 13+3reb+2ast, J.Bichard 7+4reb+5ast, E.Bosc 6+1reb+2ast Rueil - Les Sables 79-62 Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Les Sables (7-16) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Rueil (12-11) 79-62 on Friday. The best player for the winners was point guard Matteo Legat (191-1996) who scored 22 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Swingman Steven Ricard (200-1990) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Lucas Plasse (185-1997) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Lithuanian guard Kevin Cham (185-1998) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rueil moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Les Sables lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Berck. Rueil will meet Lourdes-Tarbes (#11) on the road in the next round. Les Sables will play against Vendee Challans and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Rueil: M.Legat 22+4reb+5ast, A.Sumbry 10+5reb+1ast, S.Ricard 10+7reb+3ast, W.Racine 9+3reb+3ast, F.Braga 8+4reb+3ast, M.Carene 7+3reb Les Sables: L.Plasse 13+5reb+8ast, K.Cham 13+3reb+4ast, N.Niktash 12+5reb+1ast, B.Jules 8+5reb+1ast, P.Chukwu 6+8reb, B.Dohou 4+3reb Berck - Lorient 86-77 There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Berck (7-16) beat at home higher ranked Lorient (13-10) 86-77 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was point guard Alexandre Moisy (175-1995) who scored 17 points. Power forward Luidgy Laporal (206-1995, college: SFU) chipped in 8 points and 9 rebounds. Guinean point guard Ahmed Doumbia (195-1989) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Mali forward Ibrahim Djambo (209-1992, college: Hofstra) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Berck moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Les Sables. Loser Lorient dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Vitre and Andrezieux. Berck will meet at home league's leader C'Chartres in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lorient will play against Toulouse (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Berck: A.Moisy 17+4reb+2ast, T.Tshikaya 11+2reb, A.Henocq 10+4reb+1ast, A.Desespringalle 9+3reb+2ast, L.Laporal 8+9reb, A.Mendy 8+1reb+4ast Lorient: A.Doumbia 18+5reb+4ast, I.Djambo 12+7reb+2ast, A.Sy 10+8reb+2ast, Q.Hanck 9+1reb+3ast, R.Christopher 7+4reb, Q.Losser 7+1ast Poitiers - Vitre 72-70 A very close game took place in Poitiers between Poitiers and Vitre. Sixth ranked Poitiers (14-9) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Vitre (13-10). Poitiers managed to escape with a 2-point win 72-70 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vitre. Poitiers made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American swingman Marcus Relphorde (198-1988, college: Colorado) who scored 18 points and 5 assists. Canadian-Nigerian guard Keith Omoerah (194-1992, college: Manitoba, agency: BIG) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Swiss guard Noah Burrell (193-1997) produced 15 points and swingman Hugo Bequignon (193-2001) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Poitiers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Toulouse. Loser Vitre dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Andrezieux and Lorient. Poitiers will meet higher ranked Loon-Plage (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vitre will play against CFBB and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Poitiers: M.Relphorde 18+3reb+5ast, K.Omoerah 13+4reb+4ast, K.Mendy 12+6reb+1ast, C.Pontens 9+1reb+2ast, J.Seymour 7+3reb, A.Dargenton 5+4reb+1ast Vitre: N.Burrell 15+2reb+1ast, V.Fandelet 13+3reb+1ast, B.Hugo 11+3reb+4ast, H.Tom 10+3reb, V.Ilic 7+4reb+2ast, K.Incredule 5+1reb+2ast Group BRouen - Mulhouse 99-59The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-ranked Mulhouse's (15-8) road loss to first ranked SPO Rouen (19-4) 59-99 on Friday. SPO Rouen dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Mulhouse's 18. SPO Rouen forced 19 Mulhouse turnovers and outrebounded them 39-21 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Mulhouse's players. The best player for the winners was American-Jamaican Andell Cumberbatch (195-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Moroccan forward Karim Gourari (203-1989) chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. Five SPO Rouen players scored in double figures. SPO Rouen's coach Sylvain Delorme felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Maltese-American forward Aaron Falzon (203-1996, college: Quinnipiac) produced 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Yannis Mendy (203-1996, college: RMU, agency: Helping Ballers) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for SPO Rouen. They maintain first place with 19-4 record. Loser Mulhouse dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Caen and Le Havre. SPO Rouen will meet Andrezieux (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Mulhouse will play against STB Le Havre and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Rouen: A.Cumberbatch 20+9reb+3ast, K.Gourari 12+2reb+5ast, T.Prost 11+1reb+2ast, G.Lobela-Nkuna 10+4reb+4ast, M.Choua 10+6reb+3ast, F.Fortas 10+2reb+3ast Mulhouse: A.Falzon 16+6reb+4ast, Y.Mendy 11+6reb, M.Hugo 7+2reb, F.Pouaveyoun 6+2reb, T.Dary-Sagnes 5+2reb, F.Loubaki 5+1reb+2ast Cergy-Pontoise - Lyon 92-70 There was a small surprise in Cergy where eleventh ranked Pontoise (9-14) outleveled 9th ranked Lyon (10-13) 92-70 on Saturday. Pontoise shot 60.8 percent from the field. Pontoise outrebounded Lyon 36-22 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Lyon's players. The best player for the winners was Senegalese center Adama Diakhite (205-1997) who scored 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Adrien Thimon (188-1994) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Pontoise players scored in double figures. Bahamas Aaron Levarity (203-1997, college: Milligan) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and guard Sya Plaucoste (193-2001) added 19 points respectively for the guests. Pontoise moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Tours and Feurs CTC. Loser Lyon keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. Pontoise will meet Feurs CTC (#11) on the road in the next round. Lyon will play against Caen and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Cergy-Pontoise: D.Adama 22+6reb, H.Thomas 17+2reb+2ast, D.Nunn 14+1reb+7ast, A.Thimon 10+5reb+7ast, L.Gendrey 9+3ast, J.Randriamananjara 8+8reb+2ast Lyon: S.Plaucoste 19+4reb+1ast, A.Levarity 17+8reb+1ast, P.Romain 14+3reb+3ast, T.Dioumassi 6+1reb+1ast, T.Lefebvre 4+1ast, T.Bazille 4+4reb Kaysersberg - Feurs CTC 83-75 There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Feurs CTC (9-14) was defeated on the road by thirteenth ranked Kaysersberg (5-18) 83-75 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Boukhary Cissoko (198-2000) who scored 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Senegalese center Khadim Sow (210-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. Mali forward Ibrahima Haidara (202-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 blocks and Eddy Djedje (197-1995) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Kaysersberg maintains thirteenth place with 5-18 record. Feurs CTC lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Tours and Cergy-Pontoise. Kaysersberg will meet at home Hyeres-Toulon (#14) in the next round. Feurs CTC will play against Pontoise (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Kaysersberg: B.Cissoko 27+8reb+4ast, G.Bengaber 14+3reb+4ast, K.Sow 13+15reb, C.Jean-Francois 8+4reb, K.Walter 8+6reb+1ast, Y.Solle 6+6reb+2ast Feurs CTC: I.Haidara 21+10reb+1ast, A.Spinali 12+5reb+3ast, C.Gurgey 10+2ast, E.Djedje 9+9reb+2ast, J.Zero 7+5reb+1ast, H.Yanis 6+1reb+1ast Hyeres-Toulon - Boulogne 57-64 Rather predictable result when twelfth ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (8-15) defeated on the road 14th ranked Hyeres-Toulon (3-20) 64-57 on Friday. SO Maritime Boulogne dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Hyeres-Toulon's 14. The best player for the winners was American swingman Wendell Davis (197-1995, college: Ashland) who scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Serbian-Montenegrin power forward Luka Nikolic (209-1994) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. SO Maritime Boulogne's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Junior Ouattara (191-2000) produced 11 points and 9 rebounds and Lithuanian point guard Mantvydas Staniulis (186-1997) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. SO Maritime Boulogne moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Tarbes-Lourdes. Hyeres-Toulon lost their seventh game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. SO Maritime Boulogne will meet at home higher ranked SOPCC (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hyeres-Toulon will play against Kaysersberg (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Boulogne: W.Davis 19+9reb+2ast, L.Nikolic 10+7reb+2ast, B.Antoine 9+4reb, M.Mahes 8+6reb+2ast, G.Berchel 6+9reb+1ast, T.Vincent 5+1reb+1ast Hyeres-Toulon: M.Staniulis 12+2reb+4ast, J.Ouattara 11+9reb+3ast, C.Colimon 10+5reb+1ast, E.Bassoumba 7+1reb+1ast, R.Wilson 7+5reb+1ast, J.Camille 7+1reb+1ast Le Havre - Andrezieux 73-71 Important game to mention about took place in Le Havre. Fourth ranked STB Le Havre (15-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Andrezieux (13-10) 73-71 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Andrezieux. They outrebounded Andrezieux 47-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. STB Le Havre players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Valentin Bigote (196-1992) who led the winners and scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Senegalese center Serigne Barro (208-1995) accounted for 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. STB Le Havre's coach Fabrice Courcier allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Point guard Rosaire Malonga (188-1995) came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Senegalese forward Pape Diop (202-1996, college: Cape Breton) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Andrezieux in the defeat. Four Andrezieux players scored in double figures. STB Le Havre moved-up to third place, which they share with Caen and Mulhouse. Andrezieux at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Vitre and Lorient. STB Le Havre will play against Mulhouse (#4) on the road in the next round. Andrezieux will play against the league's leader SPO Rouen and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Le Havre: V.Bigote 17+7reb+5ast, S.Barro 15+14reb, M.Var 12+4reb, D.Nseke Ebele 8+6reb+1ast, S.N'Dir 8+2reb+8ast, F.Thomas 8+4reb+2ast Andrezieux: R.Malonga 17+5reb+4ast, P.Diop 15+7reb+2ast, J.Burrows 15+4reb+1ast, H.Dumortier 10+4reb+4ast, L.Weber 6+2reb, M.Diarra 5+6reb Caen - Besancon 89-74 Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Besancon (12-11) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Caen (15-8) 89-74 on Friday. Caen forced 21 Besancon turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Tyere Marshall (206-1997, college: Rider, agency: SLN) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Kenyan-American forward Joel Awich (201-1993, college: Cal Poly) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Caen players scored in double figures. Caen's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mali point guard Siriman Kanoute (181-2001) produced 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American Mykal Riley (198-1985, college: Alabama) added 11 points respectively for the guests. Caen moved-up to third place, which they share with Le Havre and Mulhouse. Loser Besancon keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Caen will meet Lyon (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Besancon will play against the league's second-placed Orchesien BC in Orchies and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Caen: T.Marshall 19+11reb+3ast, J.Awich 16+10reb, C.Ona-Embo 13+4reb+3ast, P.N'Jiba 11+3reb+3ast, F.Thibedore 9+2reb+2ast, R.El Amrani 7+4reb+6ast Besancon: S.Kanoute 22+9reb+4ast, J.Boucaud 12+1reb+3ast, N.Knezevic 12+1reb, M.Riley 11+3reb+3ast, F.Prenom 6+5reb+2ast, H.Sydney 6+3reb Orchies - Pont-de-Cheruy 74-57 Everything went according to plan in Orchies where third ranked Orchesien BC (16-7) beat 8th ranked SOPCC (12-11) 74-57 on Friday. Orchesien BC looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Joe Burton (203-1990, college: Oregon St., agency: GoEmpire Group) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Point guard Aurelien Rigaux (178-1988) chipped in 6 points and 11 assists. DR Congolese Yasmin Mambo (205-2002) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Bryan Coudray (189-2000) added 10 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. SOPCC's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Orchesien BC moved-up to second place, which they share with Rennes. Loser SOPCC dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Orchesien BC will meet at home Besancon (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. SOPCC will play against SO Maritime Boulogne in Boulogne-sur-Mer and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Orchies: J.Burton 21+13reb+7ast, A.Venckus 15+1reb, A.Prugnieres 12+4reb+1ast, J.Verbeke 9+8reb+1ast, M.Benhamed 7+2reb, A.Rigaux 6+2reb+11ast Pont-de-Cheruy: M.Yasmin 18+8reb, B.Coudray 10+3reb+6ast, T.Lucas 10+7reb, I.Cadiau 5+3reb+1ast, J.Eyoum 5+4reb+1ast, N.Maydden 5+1reb |
| ProB Round 19: JA Vichy lose to Nantes - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Round 19 most important game was a defeat of league's leader JA Vichy (13-6). They were edged by ninth ranked Nantes (10-8) 88-85 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JA Vichy. Nantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American guard JaCori Payne (180-1996, college: Columbus St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Assane Ndoye (204-1996) helped adding 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the losing side American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) responded with 30 points and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Nantes have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. JA Vichy at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with Boulazac. They were replaced at the leadership position by Chalon/Saone. JA Vichy will play next round against Olympique Antibes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Nantes will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Denain Voltaire on the road. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Saint-Quentin (12-5) against eighteenth ranked Aix-Maurienne (5-14) on Friday night. Visiting Saint-Quentin was defeated by Aix-Maurienne in Aix-les-Bains 75-64. It was an exceptional evening for Surinamese forward Gavin Kensmil (201-1998, college: SF Austin) who led the winners and scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Lucas Hergott accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Melvin Ajinca (202-2004) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds for Saint-Quentin in the defeat. Aix-Maurienne moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Saint Vallier. Saint-Quentin at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Aix-Maurienne will play against bottom-ranked Saint Vallier (#18) on the road in the next round. Saint-Quentin will play against Lille Metropole (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. ProB top team - Chalon/Saor (14-5) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat eighth ranked Etoile Angers (10-9) 82-76. Damien Bouquet fired 22 points for the winners. Chalon/Saor's coach Savo Vucevic used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jonathan Augustin-Fairell produced 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for lost side. Chalon/Saor maintains first place with 14-5 record. Newly promoted Etoile Angers dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. Chalon/Saor will meet at home La Rochelle (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Etoile Angers will play against Saint Chamond (#16) and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: Saint Vallier lost to ASA on the opponent's court 71-82. Chalons-Reims outscored Quimper in a home game 87-68. Boulazac managed to beat Stade Rochelais on the road 87-77. Lille defeated Antibes on its own court 83-78. Denain-Voltaire was beaten by St. Chamond in Saint Chamond 98-86. Orleans lost to Evreux at home 86-97. The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 10 rebounds by Keith Wright of Evreux. Aix-Maurienne - Saint Quentin 75-64 Very important is a road loss of third ranked Saint-Quentin (12-5) against eighteenth ranked Aix-Maurienne (5-14) on Friday night. Visiting Saint-Quentin was defeated by Aix-Maurienne in Aix-les-Bains 75-64. Aix-Maurienne dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Saint-Quentin's 24. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Surinamese forward Gavin Kensmil (201-1998, college: SF Austin) who led the winners and scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Lucas Hergott (200-1997) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Forward Melvin Ajinca (202-2004) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds and center Mathis Dossou-Yovo (205-2000) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Saint-Quentin in the defeat. Aix-Maurienne moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Saint Vallier. Saint-Quentin at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Aix-Maurienne will play against bottom-ranked Saint Vallier (#18) on the road in the next round. Saint-Quentin will play against Lille Metropole (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Saint Quentin: A.Melvin 17+5reb+2ast, M.Dossou-Yovo 11+8reb+2ast, B.Horvath 7+2ast, J.Djimrabaye 7, L.Schwartz 7+3reb+1ast, W.Pfister 6+5reb Aix-Maurienne: G.Kensmil 20+9reb+5ast, L.Hergott 15+5reb+2ast, D.Ramseyer 10+7reb, A.Abreu 9+8ast, D.Nichols 6+1reb+4ast, C.Carne 4+1reb+2ast ASA - Saint Vallier 82-71 Rather expected game in Gries where 16th ranked Saint Vallier (5-14) was defeated by thirteenth ranked ASA (9-10) 82-71 on Friday. ASA looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Sofiane Briki (193-1999) fired 16 points for the winners. Power forward Jerome Cazenobe (204-1989) chipped in 7 points and 9 rebounds. ASA's coach Julien Espinosa used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Fabien Paschal (205-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Jamaican forward Kentan Facey (206-1993, college: UConn, agency: Inception Sports) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. ASA have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Orleans and Denain-Voltaire. Saint Vallier lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 14 games lost. They share it with Aix-Maurienne. ASA will meet higher ranked Boulazac Basket (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Saint Vallier will play against Aix-Maurienne (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Saint Vallier: F.Paschal 15+11reb, K.Facey 14+10reb, A.Thomas 12+5reb+2ast, V.Ateba 11+2reb, X.Forcada 7+2reb+4ast, F.Tortosa 7+2reb+3ast ASA: S.Briki 16+4reb+2ast, D.Sousa Nathan 13+2reb+3ast, A.Racine 13+3reb, J.Diggs 10+2reb+3ast, C.Nwogbo 10+3reb+4ast, J.Cazenobe 7+9reb+2ast Chalons-Reims - Quimper 87-68 Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Chalons-Reims (11-8) smashed at home 13th ranked Quimper UJAP (8-11) 87-68 on Saturday. Chalons-Reims made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Swingman Jean-Philippe Dally (200-1996) fired 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Cameroonian guard Samir Gbetkom Bikantchou (191-1998) chipped in 17 points. Four Chalons-Reims players scored in double figures. Croatian center Ivan Vranes (207-1996, agency: Interperformances) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Lucas Bourhis (177-2000) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chalons-Reims moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Antibes. Loser Quimper UJAP keeps the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. Chalons-Reims will meet ALM Evreux (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quimper UJAP will play against Entente Orleans 45 and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Quimper: I.Vranes 18+8reb+2ast, L.Bourhis 12+3reb+4ast, E.Diawara 10+7reb+2ast, T.Leon 8+2reb+2ast, A.Hamilton 7+3reb+1ast, Q.Ruel 5+3reb Chalons-Reims: J.Dally 21+2reb, S.Gbetkom Bikantchou 17+2reb+2ast, L.Sambe 12+3reb+3ast, G.Paumier 11+6reb+1ast, D.Skara 8+3reb+5ast, M.Keita 7+3reb+5ast Stade Rochelais - Boulazac 77-87 Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked La Rochelle (6-13) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Boulazac Basket (13-6) 87-77 on Friday. Boulazac Basket made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 La Rochelle turnovers. Point guard Paul Billong (193-2001) fired 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Croatian point guard Martin Junakovic (188-1994, agency: PEPI SPORT) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) produced 21 points and Jerome Sanchez (197-1990) added 13 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Boulazac Basket and five La Rochelle players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boulazac Basket moved-up to second place, which they share with Vichy Clermont. Newly promoted La Rochelle dropped to the fifteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with St. Chamond. Boulazac Basket will meet at home ASA (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. La Rochelle will play against the league's leader Chalon/Saor and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Stade Rochelais: R.Turner III 21+4reb+2ast, G.Clerc 14+4reb+3ast, J.Sanchez 13+12reb+1ast, R.Kayembe 11+7reb, J.Masters 11+2reb+3ast, A.Tanghe 5 Boulazac: B.Tchouaffe 16+1reb, B.Paul 14+5reb+1ast, M.Junakovic 13+5ast, R.Kelly 11+2reb+4ast, N.de Jong 9+2reb, L.Cassier 9+6reb+2ast Lille - Antibes 83-78 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Lille Metropole and 6th ranked Olympique Antibes had identical 11-7 record. This time Lille Metropole used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Antibes 83-78 on Friday night. Lille Metropole made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Lille Metropole outrebounded Olympique Antibes 31-20 including 23 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Vincentian-Canadian forward Lien Phillip (203-1989, college: Windsor) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Center Bastien Vautier (210-1998) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Lille Metropole players scored in double figures. American guard Xavier Pollard (193-1991, college: Kent St.) produced 14 points and 4 assists and American-Nigerian center Temidayo Yussuf (201-1996, college: LBSU) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Olympique Antibes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lille Metropole maintains fifth place with 12-7 record. Loser Olympique Antibes keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Chalons-Reims. Lille Metropole will meet higher ranked Saint-Quentin (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olympique Antibes will play against the league's second-placed JA Vichy and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Antibes: X.Pollard 14+3reb+4ast, N.Boungou-Colo 10+3reb+1ast, G.Pitard 10+1reb+3ast, B.Monclar 9+1reb+4ast, T.Yussuf 9+5reb+1ast, A.Vincent 7+3ast Lille: L.Phillip 22+11reb+1ast, L.Marc-Olivier 14+4reb, V.Golson Jr. 14+1reb+3ast, B.Vautier 10+7reb+1ast, E.Miyem 8+2reb+1ast, L.Loubaki 7+3reb+2ast Nantes - Vichy Clermont 88-85 Round 19 most important game was a defeat of league's leader JA Vichy (13-6). They were edged by ninth ranked Nantes (10-8) 88-85 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of JA Vichy. Nantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American guard JaCori Payne (180-1996, college: Columbus St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Assane Ndoye (204-1996) helped adding 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the losing side American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) responded with 30 points and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and forward Ivan Fevrier (204-1999) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Nantes have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. JA Vichy at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with Boulazac. They were replaced at the leadership position by Chalon/Saone. JA Vichy will play next round against Olympique Antibes trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Nantes will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Denain Voltaire on the road. Top scorers: Vichy Clermont: T.Boyd III 30+3reb+5ast, I.Fevrier 15+5reb+2ast, C.Bah 11+4reb, L.Delaunay 10+5reb+3ast, M.Assemian 5+4reb, G.Mamadou 5+1reb+3ast Nantes: J.Payne 25+6reb+2ast, A.Ndoye 17+5reb+4ast, T.Smith 17+8ast, G.Chathuant 13+5reb+2ast, K.Dinal 8+5reb+2ast, R.Rhoomes 8+9reb St. Chamond - Denain-Voltaire 98-86 There was an upset when higher ranked Denain Voltaire (9-10) was defeated on the road by seventeenth ranked Saint Chamond (6-13) 98-86 on Friday. Saint Chamond made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Saint Chamond had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Center Mathieu Boyer (208-1995) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Algerian forward Kamel Ammour (203-1991) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Saint Chamond's coach Alain Thinet used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Nigerian guard Michael Oguine (188-1996, college: Montana) produced 14 points and 6 assists and Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Saint Chamond and five Denain Voltaire players scored in double figures. Saint Chamond moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Stade Rochelais. Loser Denain Voltaire keeps the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Orleans and ASA. Saint Chamond will meet at home higher ranked Etoile Angers (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Denain Voltaire will play against Nantes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Denain-Voltaire: M.Oguine 14+3reb+6ast, B.Niasse 13+1reb+3ast, C.Ohams 13+8reb+1ast, B.Edwards 11+1reb, M.Missonnier 11+2reb+3ast, J.Lofberg 10+5reb+2ast St. Chamond: M.Boyer 21+11reb+3ast, I.Seppala 17+1reb+2ast, M.Badr 16+2reb+1ast, J.Hoyaux 14+2reb+4ast, K.Ammour 13+6reb+2ast, H.Varence 9+9reb+1ast Chalon/Saone - Angers 82-76 ProB top team - Chalon/Saor (14-5) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat eighth ranked Etoile Angers (10-9) 82-76. Chalon/Saor looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Damien Bouquet (196-1994) fired 22 points for the winners. The former international guard Antoine Eito (188-1988) chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. Chalon/Saor's coach Savo Vucevic used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) produced 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Florian Leopold (204-2000) added 15 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Chalon/Saor maintains first place with 14-5 record. Newly promoted Etoile Angers dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. Chalon/Saor will meet at home La Rochelle (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Etoile Angers will play against Saint Chamond (#16) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Angers: J.Augustin-Fairell 18+5reb+2ast, F.Leopold 15+8reb+1ast, S.Tanner 12, S.Gauthier 12+6reb+5ast, Y.Choupas 10+2reb+3ast, A.Williams 5+2reb+5ast Chalon/Saone: D.Bouquet 22+4reb+2ast, A.Eito 12+3reb+5ast, L.Lapornik 11+3reb+3ast, M.Gelabale 10+2reb+4ast, K.Harley 9+3reb+2ast, K.Baptiste 8+1reb+1ast Orleans - Evreux 86-97 There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked ALM Evreux (6-12) won against on the road higher ranked Entente Orleans 45 (9-10) 97-86 on Saturday. They outrebounded Entente Orleans 45 33-17 including 24 on the defensive glass. American forward Keith Wright (203-1989, college: Harvard) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. DR Congolese-American guard Christian Lutete (196-1996, college: UMass Lowell) chipped in 25 points. Five ALM Evreux players scored in double figures. The former international forward Jeremy Leloup (200-1987) produced 23 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (201-1991, college: Lamar) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. ALM Evreux moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Entente Orleans 45 keeps the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Denain-Voltaire and ASA. ALM Evreux will meet at home higher ranked Chalons-Reims (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Entente Orleans 45 will play against Quimper UJAP (#13) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Betclic ELITE ProA just one year after relegation. Top scorers: Orleans: J.Leloup 23+4reb+4ast, D.Neftali 16+4reb+2ast, T.De Lattibeaudiere 15+6reb+2ast, M.Mutuale 8, J.Ogungbemi-Jackson 8+1reb+2ast, J.MBida 5+4ast Evreux: C.Lutete 25+3reb+1ast, L.Asceric 16+1reb+2ast, K.Wright 16+10reb+3ast, S.Munanga 14+7reb, P.Marinelli 12+3reb+3ast, K.Ilias 9+3reb+4ast |
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| Promotiedivisie Round 15: Uitsmijters hand first defeat to Lokomotief - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Lokomotief (11-1) recorded its first loss in Almelo on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Uitsmijters (8-6) 77-66. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Lokomotief. Uitsmijters maintains fourth place with 8-6 record. Defending champion Lokomotief still keeps top position with one game lost. Uitsmijters are looking forward to face Noordkop (#8) on the road in the next round. Lokomotief will play against De Groene (#10) and is hoping to win this game. The game in Leiden was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Utrecht (9-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Leiden (6-6). Utrecht defeated Leiden 77-63. Utrecht have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 9-3 record having just two points less than leader Lokomotief. Leiden at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Dreamfields D.. Utrecht will play against Scylla (#5) in Groningen in the next round. Leiden will play on the road against Apolloheat in Amsterdam and hopes to get back on the winning track. We should mention about the upset which took place in Groningen, where higher ranked Scylla (7-7) lost at home to eleventh ranked Grasshoppers (4-9) 82-96 on Saturday. Grasshoppers maintains eleventh place with 4-9 record. Scylla lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Grasshoppers will meet at home higher ranked CobraNova (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Scylla will play against the league's second-placed Utrecht where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Other games of round 15 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: bottom-ranked Apolloheat was defeated by Attacus in a road game 87-82. CobraNova beat Noordkop at home 76-72. Dreamfields D. destroyed De Groene on the opponent's court 78-54. Attacus - Apolloheat 87-82 There was no surprise when 12th ranked Apolloheat (1-12) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Attacus (5-7) 87-82 on Saturday. Attacus moved-up to ninth place, which they share with De Groene. Apolloheat lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Attacus will meet higher ranked Dolphins (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Apolloheat will play against Scylla (#5) in Groningen and hope to win that game. Leiden 2 - Utrecht 63-77 The game in Leiden was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Utrecht (9-3) played at the court of 6th ranked Leiden (6-6). Utrecht defeated Leiden 77-63. Utrecht have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 9-3 record having just two points less than leader Lokomotief. Leiden at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Dreamfields D.. Utrecht will play against Scylla (#5) in Groningen in the next round. Leiden will play on the road against Apolloheat in Amsterdam and hopes to get back on the winning track. CobraNova - Noordkop 76-72 No shocking result in a game in Leidschendam where third ranked CobraNova (8-5) defeated 7th ranked Noordkop (5-6) 76-72 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. CobraNova maintains third place with 8-5 record having just two points less than leader Lokomotief. Loser Noordkop dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. CobraNova will meet Grasshoppers (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Noordkop will play against Uitsmijters and hope to secure a win. De Groene - Dreamfields D. 54-78 Everything could happen in Groningen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Dolphins and 9th ranked De Groene had identical 5-6 record. But De Groene was not able to use a home court advantage and was rolled over by the opponent from 78-54 on Saturday night. Dolphins (6-6) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Leiden 2. Loser De Groene keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Attacus. Dolphins will meet at home Attacus (#9) in the next round. De Groene will play against the league's leader Lokomotief in Rijswijk and hope to secure a win. Uitsmijters - Lokomotief 77-66 Lokomotief (11-1) recorded its first loss in Almelo on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Uitsmijters (8-6) 77-66. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Lokomotief. Uitsmijters maintains fourth place with 8-6 record. Defending champion Lokomotief still keeps top position with one game lost. Uitsmijters are looking forward to face Noordkop (#8) on the road in the next round. Lokomotief will play against De Groene (#10) and is hoping to win this game. Scylla - Grasshoppers 82-96 We should mention about the upset which took place in Groningen, where higher ranked Scylla (7-7) lost at home to eleventh ranked Grasshoppers (4-9) 82-96 on Saturday. Grasshoppers maintains eleventh place with 4-9 record. Scylla lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Grasshoppers will meet at home higher ranked CobraNova (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Scylla will play against the league's second-placed Utrecht where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. |
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| Slingers show fighting spirit in a two point loss against Hong Kong Eastern - by Eurobasket News |
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After an evenly fought first quarter where both teams struggled to take control it was the high-octane Hong Kong Eastern team who couldn't seem to miss a shot that broke open the second quarter racing to a 16 point lead. But the Slingers would not go away on this night. They stiffened their defense in the second half after giving up a 50 point first half and restricted Hong Kong to just 15 points in the third quarter. The Slingers took a brief lead before a somewhat fortunate bank shot saw the Hong Kong side take a 1 point lead into the final break. In a back and forth final quarter Hong Kong again pushed their lead back to 9 point but the Slingers kept their heads down pushing the Hong Kong Eastern team all the way to a thrilling finsih. The game almost went to overtime but crucial misses from the charity stripe ended up being the Slingers downfall on this night, dropping a heartbreaker 83-85. Kentrell Barkley (195-G/F-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports)'s six steals were instrumental in the Slingers' push to level the game. C.J. Gettys (213-C-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports)' pulled in some key rebounds finishing with 10. Kentrell Barkley recorded yet another 20+-point performance after finishing with 26 while C.J. Gettys booked another double-double performance with his 22 points pairing up with his 10 rebounds. Locals Delvin Goh and Kelvin Lim also put up some decent numbers during the Slingers' comeback with Goh scoring eight, gathering five boards and dishing out four assists while Lim scored four crucial points towards the final minutes of the game. Xavier Alexander (196-F-1988, college: S.Nazarene) finished with 20 points, 3 rebs and 3 assists while grabbing a key steal in the Slingers late charge in the final quarter. The Slingers, despite the loss, remained in fourth spot with 5 wins and 4 losses,, and are still in the running for the playoffs. Up next for the Slingers is another rubber match, this time, against the Macau Black Bears on Monday night at 6pm. The Slingers, Macau & Zamboango are all locked in a battle for a playoff spot. Courtesy of: singaporeslingers.com |
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| D1 Round 18: Hamar edge Hrunamenn by two points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Sixth-ranked Hrunamenn (7-11) made lots of trouble for second ranked Hamar (16-3) in Fludir on Tuesday. The visitors from Hamar managed to secure only two-point victory 91-89. However their fans expected much easier game. Hrunamenn was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Hamar forced 20 Hrunamenn turnovers and had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Hrunamenn helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Slovenian point guard Mirza Sarajlija (187-1991) who scored 29 points and 7 rebounds. Spanish point guard Jose Medina (185-1993) chipped in 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Ahmad Gilbert (200-1996, college: St.Thomas, FL) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hamar have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-3 record having just one point less than leader Alftanes. Hrunamenn at the other side keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. Hamar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hrunamenn will play again at home against the league's second-placed Hamar (#2) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Eighth-ranked IA (5-13) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked Skallagrimur (9-9) in Borganes. Skallagrimur managed to secure only three-point victory 73-70. However their fans expected easier game. It was a good game for American Keith Jordan (198-1998, college: SHU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Bjorgvin Rikhardsson contributed with 7 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Irish-British guard Lucien Christofis (188-1996) replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for IA. Skallagrimur moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Selfoss. IA lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. Skallagrimur will play against Armann (#8) in Reykjavik in the next round. IA will play at home against Sindri and hopes to get back on the winning track. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Reykjavik. First ranked Alftanes faced 3rd ranked Sindri. Host Alftanes (16-2) defeated guests from Hofn (12-6) 93-86. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sindri. Dino Stipcic had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Tyler Stewart with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Sindri's coach Israel Martin rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Alftanes have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record. Loser Sindri keeps the third place with six games lost. Alftanes will meet at home bottom-ranked Thor AK (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sindri will play against IA (#9) in Akranes and hope to secure a win. In the last two games of round 18 Selfoss was defeated by Armann in Reykjavik 86-75. Fjolnir were beaten by Hamar at home 79-91. Hrunamenn - Hamar 89-91 Sixth-ranked Hrunamenn (7-11) made lots of trouble for second ranked Hamar (16-3) in Fludir on Tuesday. The visitors from Hamar managed to secure only two-point victory 91-89. However their fans expected much easier game. Hrunamenn was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Hamar forced 20 Hrunamenn turnovers and had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Hrunamenn helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Slovenian point guard Mirza Sarajlija (187-1991) who scored 29 points and 7 rebounds. Spanish point guard Jose Medina (185-1993) chipped in 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Ahmad Gilbert (200-1996, college: St.Thomas, FL) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Hungarian forward Sam Burt (201-1994, college: FPU) added 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Four Hrunamenn players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hamar have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-3 record having just one point less than leader Alftanes. Hrunamenn at the other side keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. Hamar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hrunamenn will play again at home against the league's second-placed Hamar (#2) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Hrunamenn: A.Gilbert 24+10reb+4ast, S.Burt 21+9reb+5ast, Y.Oskarsson 17+5reb+3ast, A.Eythor 14+4reb+2ast, H.Hreinsson 8+2reb+2ast, E.Arnor 3+2reb+1ast Hamar: M.Sarajlija 29+7reb+3ast, J.Medina 27+5reb+6ast, B.Asgeirsson 12+3reb+1ast, B.Howard 7+4reb, P.Elias 5+1reb+1ast, S.Alfonso 5+2reb Alftanes - Sindri 93-86 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Reykjavik. First ranked Alftanes faced 3rd ranked Sindri. Host Alftanes (16-2) defeated guests from Hofn (12-6) 93-86. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sindri. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Sindri won third quarter 22-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Alftanes dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Sindri's 22 and made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. Alftanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Croatian swingman Dino Stipcic (196-1989) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Dui Jonsson (183-2001) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Five Alftanes players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman Tyler Stewart (203-1998, college: SFU) with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Danish guard Oscar Teglgaard (187-1998) scored 16 points. Sindri's coach Israel Martin rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Alftanes have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record. Loser Sindri keeps the third place with six games lost. Alftanes will meet at home bottom-ranked Thor AK (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sindri will play against IA (#9) in Akranes and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sindri: A.Fernandez 18+5reb, O.Teglgaard 16+4reb+3ast, T.Stewart 15+8reb, T.Arni 9+2reb, I.Herrero 9+1reb+6ast, R.Daunys 8+5reb+3ast Alftanes: C.Bowen 27+1reb+2ast, S.Stojanovic 17+2reb, D.Jonsson 16+7reb+9ast, D.Stipcic 14+9reb+10ast, E.Aevarsson 11+8reb+2ast, R.Ragnarsson 6+2reb Skallagrimur - IA 73-70 Eighth-ranked IA (5-13) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked Skallagrimur (9-9) in Borganes. Skallagrimur managed to secure only three-point victory 73-70. However their fans expected easier game. IA was ahead by 3 points at the halftime before a 23-14 third quarter run of Skallagrimur. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for American Keith Jordan (198-1998, college: SHU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Point guard Bjorgvin Rikhardsson (195-1993) contributed with 7 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Irish-British guard Lucien Christofis (188-1996) replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and American power forward Jalen Dupree (205-1998, college: Tennessee St.) added 19 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for IA. Skallagrimur moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Selfoss. IA lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 13 games lost. Skallagrimur will play against Armann (#8) in Reykjavik in the next round. IA will play at home against Sindri and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: IA: J.Dupree 19+10reb+1ast, L.Christofis 16+7reb+9ast, H.Thorleifsson 9+2reb+2ast, J.Thordur 8, A.Anders 7+8reb+2ast, S.Jonas 6+8reb Skallagrimur: K.Jordan 27+11reb+2ast, B.Rikhardsson 14+3reb+2ast, B.Rikhardsson 7+13reb+9ast, M.Sedlarevic 7+5reb+7ast, K.Almar 6+1reb, O.Jonsson 5+2ast Armann - Selfoss 86-75 There was an upset in Reykjavik where higher ranked Selfoss (9-9) were defeated by ninth ranked Armann (5-7) 86-75 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 5 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 11-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 86-75. Point guard Arnor Hermannsson (192-1998) scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Eyjolfur Halldorsson (196-1998) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Arnaldur Grimsson (195-2002) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American-Dutch Gerald Robinson (203-1984, college: UT Martin) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Five Armann and four Selfoss players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Armann moved-up to eighth place. Selfoss lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with Skallagrimur. Armann will meet at home higher ranked Skallagrimur (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Selfoss will play against Fjolnir in Reykjavik and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Selfoss: G.Arnaldur 19+10reb, G.Robinson 18+7reb+1ast, P.Isak 12+2reb+2ast, E.Birkir 10+5reb+2ast, C.Kennedy 8+9reb, J.Isar 7+2reb+1ast Armann: E.Halldorsson 14+6reb+2ast, A.Egill 13+1reb+2ast, K.Gislason 13+7reb+2ast, W.Thompson 12+5reb+1ast, O.Petursson 11+5reb+1ast, A.Hermannsson 10+7reb+5ast Fjolnir - Hamar 79-91 No shocking result in a game in Reykjavik where second ranked Hamar (16-3) defeated 7th ranked Fjolnir (6-11) 91-79 on Friday. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 47-33 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Hamar outrebounded Fjolnir 49-38 including 20 on the offensive glass. The former international center Ragnar Nathanaelsson (220-1991) had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 24 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Slovenian point guard Mirza Sarajlija (187-1991) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Five Hamar players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Swedish forward Simon Fransis (201-1995, college: Webber) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and swingman Hilmir Arnarson (195-2005) scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Fjolnir's coach Borche Ilievski tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Hamar have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-3 record having just one point less than leader Alftanes. Loser Fjolnir keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Hamar will meet Hrunamenn (#6) in the next round. Fjolnir will play against Selfoss and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Fjolnir: A.Hilmir 21+7reb+3ast, S.Fransis 20+12reb+2ast, L.Diankulu 15+4reb+1ast, G.Brynjar 7+1reb+6ast, R.Kristjansson 6+8reb+1ast, B.Karl 6+3reb Hamar: R.Nathanaelsson 27+24reb+1ast, P.Elias 18+4reb, B.Asgeirsson 16+1reb+3ast, B.Howard 13+3reb, M.Sarajlija 10+5reb+7ast, S.Alfonso 3+6reb+1ast |
| Subway League Round 15: Keflavik keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Keflavik as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Keflavik smashed 5th ranked Breidablik at home 109-89. The game was mostly controlled by Keflavik. Breidablik managed to win second period 22-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Keflavik dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Breidablik's 44. They outrebounded Breidablik 52-37 including a 41-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. Keflavik looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. It was a good game for Nigerian-Italian power forward David Okeke (204-1998, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Lithuanian center Dominykas Milka (203-1992, college: St.Rose, NY) contributed with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls St.) answered with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for Breidablik. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Keflavik have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Njardvik and Valur. Breidablik at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Breidablik will play next round against IR trying to get back on the winning streak. Keflavik will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Haukar in Hafnarfjordur. An interesting game for Valur (12-3) which hosted in Reykjavik 4th placed Haukar (10-5). Third ranked Valur managed to get a 8-point victory 84-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Haukar. It was a great evening for the former international guard Kari Jonsson (192-1997, college: Drexel) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Kristofer Acox helped adding 11 points and 15 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: JSU) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Keflavik and Njardvik. Newly promoted Haukar keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Valur will play against Thor Thorl (#10) in Thorlakshofn in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Haukar will play at home against the league's leader Keflavik (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Reykjavik between IR and Grindavik. Eleventh ranked IR (3-12) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Grindavik (7-8). IR managed to escape with a 1-point win 91-90 on Friday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Luciano Massarelli who led the winners and scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Damier Pitts came up with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for Grindavik in the defeat. IR maintains eleventh place with 3-12 record. Grindavik lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. IR will meet higher ranked Breidablik (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Grindavik will play against the league's second-placed Njardvik where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. In the last two games of round 15 Thor Thorl smashed KR on the road 105-83. Njardvik won against Stjarnan on its own court 93-86. The most impressive performance of 15th round was 26 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists by Vinnie Shahid of Thor Thorl. KR - Thor Thorl 83-105 No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Thor Thorl (5-10) crushed bottom-ranked KR (2-13) in Reykjavik 105-83 on Thursday. The game without a history. Thor Thorl led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Thor Thorl outrebounded KR 42-21 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists. American-French forward Jordan Semple (201-1992, college: Chico St.) accounted for 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Thor Thorl's coach Larus Jonsson felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Veigar Hlynsson (196-2001) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds and American point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St., agency: Players Group) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for KR in the defeat. Four Thor Thorl and five KR players scored in double figures. Thor Thorl maintains tenth place with 5-10 record. Loser KR stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Thor Thorl will meet at home higher ranked Valur (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. KR will play against Hottur (#9) in Egilsstadir and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Thor Thorl: V.Shahid 26+9reb+11ast, S.Thrastarson 24+2reb+4ast, J.Semple 21+7reb+8ast, F.Lampropoulos 15+11reb+2ast, P.Hernandez 7+5reb+1ast, T.Tomas 5+2reb KR: V.Hlynsson 19+5reb+1ast, A.Williams 16+1reb+6ast, J.Tamulis 16+2reb+4ast, B.Fitzpatrick 13+2reb+2ast, A.Thorvaldur 12+5reb+2ast, T.Finnbogason 3+3reb Valur - Haukar 84-76 An interesting game for Valur (12-3) which hosted in Reykjavik 4th placed Haukar (10-5). Third ranked Valur managed to get a 8-point victory 84-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Haukar. The hosts were tied after three quarters but managed to speed up in last quarter eventually winning the game. It was a great evening for the former international guard Kari Jonsson (192-1997, college: Drexel) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international forward Kristofer Acox (198-1993, college: Furman) helped adding 11 points and 15 rebounds. Four Valur players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: JSU) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Hilmar Henningsson (195-2000) scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Keflavik and Njardvik. Newly promoted Haukar keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Valur will play against Thor Thorl (#10) in Thorlakshofn in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Haukar will play at home against the league's leader Keflavik (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Valur: K.Jonsson 31+5reb+7ast, F.Booker 17+2reb+4ast, C.Lawson 12+8reb, K.Acox 11+15reb+1ast, H.Stefansson 7+6reb+1ast, S.Astthor 4+1reb Haukar: N.Giga 20+11reb+2ast, H.Henningsson 19+9reb+4ast, D.Davis 12+3reb+4ast, D.Halldorsson 8+4reb, B.Gylfason 8+5reb, D.Mortensen 7+5reb+6ast Njardvik - Stjarnan 93-86 Very expected game when 8th ranked Stjarnan (6-9) lost on the road to second ranked Njardvik (12-3) 93-86 on Thursday. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 26-16 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Njardvik made 28-of-30 free shots (93.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Dedrick Basile (178-1994, college: CSUB) who led the winners and scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Argentinian-Italian point guard Nicolas Richotti (183-1986) accounted for 14 points, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winning side. Danish guard Adama Darboe (190-1986, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 22 points and 8 assists and the former international power forward Hlynur Baeringsson (199-1982, agency: IceBasket) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Stjarnan in the defeat. Four Njardvik and five Stjarnan players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Njardvik have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Keflavik and Valur. Loser Stjarnan keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. Njardvik will meet Grindavik (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Stjarnan will play against Tindastoll and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Njardvik: M.Matasovic 17+4reb, H.Palsson 14+3reb+2ast, N.Richotti 14+2reb+6ast, O.Kristjansson 11+1reb, N.Martin 10+5reb+1ast, D.Basile 9+7reb+12ast Stjarnan: A.Darboe 22+3reb+8ast, J.Agustsson 15+2reb+1ast, H.Baeringsson 14+6reb+3ast, W.Gutenius 13+8reb+1ast, A.Gudmundsson 12+2reb+1ast, J.Fridrik 4+5reb IR - Grindavik 91-90 A very close game took place in Reykjavik between IR and Grindavik. Eleventh ranked IR (3-12) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Grindavik (7-8). IR managed to escape with a 1-point win 91-90 on Friday evening. The hosts trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 28-21 charge, which allowed them to win the game. IR looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Spanish-Argentinian guard Luciano Massarelli (190-1993) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Taylor Johns (201-1994, college: UC Riverside, agency: Slash Sports) accounted for 17 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. American point guard Damier Pitts (177-1989, college: Marshall, agency: SLN) came up with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the former international guard Olafur Olafsson (194-1990) added 20 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Grindavik in the defeat. Five IR and four Grindavik players scored in double figures. IR maintains eleventh place with 3-12 record. Grindavik lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. IR will meet higher ranked Breidablik (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Grindavik will play against the league's second-placed Njardvik where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: IR: L.Massarelli 25+8reb+4ast, T.Johns 17+14reb+2ast, H.Hjalmarsson 16+3reb+4ast, S.Eggertsson 11+4reb+2ast, M.Paasoja 11+1reb+3ast, C.Pryor 6+5reb+2ast Grindavik: D.Pitts 28+5reb+8ast, O.Olafsson 20+8reb, G.Skordilis 14+4reb+1ast, G.Bragi 13+3reb+4ast, Z.Vrkic 8+4reb, K.Gylfason 5+2reb+1ast Keflavik - Breidablik 109-89 The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Keflavik as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Keflavik smashed 5th ranked Breidablik at home 109-89. The game was mostly controlled by Keflavik. Breidablik managed to win second period 22-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Keflavik dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Breidablik's 44. They outrebounded Breidablik 52-37 including a 41-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. Keflavik looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. It was a good game for Nigerian-Italian power forward David Okeke (204-1998, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Lithuanian center Dominykas Milka (203-1992, college: St.Rose, NY) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls St.) answered with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Angolan-Spanish forward Julio De Assis (203-1992) added 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Breidablik. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Keflavik have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Njardvik and Valur. Breidablik at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Breidablik will play next round against IR trying to get back on the winning streak. Keflavik will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Haukar in Hafnarfjordur. Top scorers: Keflavik: D.Milka 24+10reb+4ast, I.Maric 24+7reb+2ast, D.Okeke 24+13reb+2ast, E.Ayala 12+8reb+6ast, H.Vilhjalmsson 9+3reb+7ast, V.Valsson 7+2reb+4ast Breidablik: J.Smith 21+7reb+8ast, J.De Assis 17+10reb+4ast, A.Hrafnsson 16+3reb, E.Richardson 13+7reb+5ast, O.Solvi 12+1reb, C.Ladine 8+4reb+4ast |
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| IBL Round 14: Satya Wacana record their first victory - by Eurobasket News | ||
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IBL is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 14 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Satya Wacana has finally registered their first victory this season after seven consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Evos Bogor (1-7) 65-50 on Saturday. They outrebounded Evos Bogor 43-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. American forward Shemar Johnson (204-1996, college: Stillman) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import swingman Mervyn Lindsay (201-1993, college: TxWes) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American-Jamaican center David Haye (183-1994, college: SUNY Delhi) responded with 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satya Wacana left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with defeated Evos Bogor. It was Evos Bogor's fourth loss in a row. Satya Wacana is looking forward to face higher ranked NSH (#13) in Jakarta in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Evos Bogor will play on the road against Prawira and will have a slim chance for a victory. IBL top team - Satria Muda (8-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Bima Perkasa (5-2) in Sakti 67-56. American forward Elijah Foster (197-1996, college: Nevada) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Arki Wisnu supported him with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 12 points by American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) did not help to save the game for Bima Perkasa. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Satria Muda have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record. Bima Perkasa at the other side keeps the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Rans Pik. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Pelita Jaya. The game in Pontianak supposed to be also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Prawira (6-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Bumi Borneo (5-3). Prawira smashed Bumi Borneo 98-76 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Brandone Francis who scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Randy Bell produced a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Prawira have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Pelita Jaya. Loser Bumi Borneo dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Prawira will meet at home Evos Bogor (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bumi Borneo will have a break next round. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 14: Dewa United destroyed Tangerang on the opponent's court 87-66. Hangtuah unfortunately lost to Indonesia P. in a home game 80-87. Pacific Caesar recorded a loss to Bali Utd. on the road 72-80. The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 5 rebounds by Jay Bowie of Bali Utd.. Tangerang - Dewa United 66-87 Very expected game when 10th ranked Tangerang (2-5) was crushed at home by second ranked Dewa United (7-1) 87-66 on Friday. Dewa United had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tangerang's players. The best player for the winners was American guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) who scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Kevin Poetiray (184-1995) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American Tyron Criswell (192-1994, college: Nevada) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Jamaican-American center Anthony Allen (210-1992, college: OK State) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dewa United have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record behind leader Satria Muda. Loser Tangerang dropped to the eleventh place with five games lost. Dewa United will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tangerang will play against Pacific Caesar (#14) in Surabaya and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Dewa United: R.Galloway 23+8reb+4ast, A.Johnson 15+5reb+2ast, K.Poetiray 13+6reb+7ast, F.Nugroho 8+3reb, K.Baskoro 7+2ast, F.Purwoko 7+9reb Tangerang: T.Criswell 28+11reb+5ast, A.Allen 8+9reb, A.Habib 8+5reb, R.Teddy 5+1reb, M.Nikholas 4+1reb+1ast, S.Winston 4+4reb+1ast Bumi Borneo - Prawira 76-98 The game in Pontianak supposed to be also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Prawira (6-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Bumi Borneo (5-3). Prawira smashed Bumi Borneo 98-76 on Friday. They outrebounded Bumi Borneo 46-30 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Bumi Borneo's players. The best player for the winners was Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) who scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. American center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Five Prawira players scored in double figures. American point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) produced a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Agam Subastian (165-1997) added 6 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Prawira have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Pelita Jaya. Loser Bumi Borneo dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Prawira will meet at home Evos Bogor (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bumi Borneo will have a break next round. Top scorers: Prawira: B.Francis 23+5reb+2ast, H.Abraham 18+3reb+1ast, J.Shaw 17+9reb, Y.Saputera 13+5reb+6ast, M.Guntara 11+7reb+1ast, A.Moh 8+4reb+2ast Bumi Borneo: R.Bell 32+10reb+3ast, T.Arion 8+2reb, O.Steven 8+1reb, D.Muhammad 6+4reb+1ast, A.Leo 6+2reb, S.Agam 6+4reb+3ast Satya Wacana - Evos Bogor 65-50 Satya Wacana has finally registered their first victory this season after seven consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Evos Bogor (1-7) 65-50 on Saturday. They outrebounded Evos Bogor 43-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. American forward Shemar Johnson (204-1996, college: Stillman) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import swingman Mervyn Lindsay (201-1993, college: TxWes) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American-Jamaican center David Haye (183-1994, college: SUNY Delhi) responded with 14 points and center Padre Hosbach (193-1997) scored 2 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satya Wacana left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with defeated Evos Bogor. It was Evos Bogor's fourth loss in a row. Satya Wacana is looking forward to face higher ranked NSH (#13) in Jakarta in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Evos Bogor will play on the road against Prawira and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Satya Wacana: S.Johnson 24+7reb+1ast, M.Lindsay 13+9reb, K.Febrianus 10+2reb+3ast, R.Naufal 5+2reb+1ast, H.Lakay 5+7reb+1ast, B.Mas 2+5reb+1ast Evos Bogor: D.Haye 14+4reb+2ast, T.Hartanto 12+2reb, A.Jackson 7+4reb, C.Manuputty 6+3reb+3ast, C.Adrian 6+3reb+4ast, R.Muhammad 3 Hangtuah - Indonesia P. 80-87 Rather predictable result in Jakarta where eighth ranked Indonesia P. (4-4) defeated 10th ranked Hangtuah (2-6) 87-80 on Saturday. Indonesia P. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Hangtuah's 24. They outrebounded Hangtuah 55-34 including a 26-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Anthony Beane (188-1994, college: SIU, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. The former international Dame Diagne (197-2005) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds. South Sudanese-Australian power forward Emmanuel Malou (206-1993, college: Iowa St.) produced 25 points and 5 rebounds and the former international point guard Kelly Purwanto (178-1983) added 19 points and 9 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Indonesia P. maintains eighth position with 4-4 record. Loser Hangtuah dropped to the twelfth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Indonesia P.: A.Beane 33+8reb+9ast, D.Dame 19+19reb+1ast, C.Julian 14+14reb+1ast, P.Ida 9+2reb+2ast, U.Karl 5+1reb, S.Daniel 4+4reb+2ast Hangtuah: E.Malou 25+5reb+2ast, K.Purwanto 19+4reb+9ast, S.Neno 12+4reb+3ast, S.Firman 8+8reb+2ast, D.Pratama 5+2reb+2ast, G.Gunawan 4+4reb+1ast Bima Perkasa - Satria Muda 56-67 IBL top team - Satria Muda (8-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Bima Perkasa (5-2) in Sakti 67-56. They outrebounded Bima Perkasa 49-35 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Satria Muda brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. American forward Elijah Foster (197-1996, college: Nevada) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international Arki Wisnu (187-1988) supported him with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Foster is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even 12 points by American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) did not help to save the game for Bima Perkasa. His fellow American import center Fuquan Niles (211-1995, college: CWU, agency: Interperformances) added 7 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Satria Muda have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record. Bima Perkasa at the other side keeps the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Rans Pik. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Pelita Jaya. Top scorers: Satria Muda: E.Foster 17+13reb+1ast, A.Wisnu 11+6reb+5ast, J.Kokodiputra 9+3reb+4ast, H.Hardianus 7+4reb+2ast, W.Teja 5+2ast, E.Antoni 4+4reb Bima Perkasa: C.Coleman 12+4reb+3ast, S.Samuel 9+4reb+1ast, F.Ikram 8+5reb+2ast, F.Niles 7+8reb+1ast, A.Adrianno 7+4reb+1ast, R.Purnomo 7+4reb+1ast Bali Utd. - Pacific Caesar 80-72 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 13th ranked Pacific Caesar's (1-6) road loss to twelfth ranked Bali Utd. (3-5) 72-80 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American forward Dior Lowhorn (201-1987, college: USF) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import swingman Jay Bowie (196-1992, college: Marist, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks and Gregorio Wibowo (182-1995) added 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Five Pacific Caesar players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bali Utd. moved-up to tenth place. Pacific Caesar lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with NSH. Bali Utd. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pacific Caesar will play against Tangerang (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bali Utd.: J.Bowie 20+5reb+1ast, D.Lowhorn 20+10reb, S.Kurniawan 13+5reb+3ast, A.Wenas 8+4reb+5ast, B.Ardiansyah 6+2reb+1ast, S.Surliyadin 5+9reb+3ast Pacific Caesar: A.Muhammad 15+4reb, M.Williams 15+13reb+3ast, D.Daffa 13+6reb+3ast, C.Barnes 12+3reb+1ast, W.Gregorio 11+7reb+5ast, P.Aven 6+6reb+2ast |
| Indonesian IBL round 14 best performance: Anthony Beane (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||||
The 28-year old player was the main contributor (33 points, eight rebounds and nine assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Hangtuah (#12, 2-6) 87-80. Indonesia P. maintains the 8th position in Indonesian IBL. Indonesia P. is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-4 record. Beane just recently signed at Indonesia P., being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former Southern Illinois University star has very solid stats this year. Beane is in league's top in points (2nd best: 25.1ppg), assists (2nd best: 5.0apg) and averages impressive 3.3spg and 57.4% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was young American Tyron Criswell (192-PF-1994) of Tangerang. Criswell had a very good evening with a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Tangerang lost that game 66-87 to the higher-ranked Dewa United (#2, 7-1). This loss caused Tangerang to drop to 11th position in the standings. 5 lost games are too many comparing to just two victories Tangerang managed to get this year. Criswell is one of the most experienced players at Tangerang and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.9ppg (#7). He also registered 8.7 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was another Indonesia P.'s star - international forward Dame Diagne (197-PF-2005). Diagne scored 19 points and grabbed nineteen rebounds (!!!). He was another key player of Indonesia P., helping his team with a 87-80 win against the lower-ranked Hangtuah (#12, 2-6). Indonesia P. needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 4 victories and 4 lost games. Diagne has a great season in Indonesia. After only 7 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 11.0rpg (3rd best). He also has 1.7bpg and FGP: 57.5%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Randy Bell (193-PG-1998) of Bumi Borneo - 32 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Ramon Galloway (190-G-1991) of Dewa United - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Brandone Francis (194-SF-1994) of Prawira - 23 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Kevin Poetiray (184-SG-1995) of Dewa United - 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Elijah Foster (197-F-1996) of Satria Muda - 17 points and 13 rebounds 9. Kelly Purwanto (178-PG-1983) of Hangtuah - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists 10. Jay Bowie (196-G/F-1992) of Bali Utd. - 20 points and 5 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Super League Round 14: UCC Demons edge Neptune by two points - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game of round 14 in the Super League took place in Cork. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Neptune (8-6) to second ranked UCC Demons (10-4) 93-91 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Neptune. UCC Demons have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted UCC Demons maintains second position with 10-4 record behind leader Maree, which they share with Eanna. Neptune at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. UCC Demons is looking forward to face Killester (#3) in Dublin in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Neptune will play on the road against UCD Marian in Dublin and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Dublin: Eanna (#2) and DCU Saints (#6). Eanna (10-4) smashed visiting DCU Saints (4-10) by 22 points 82-60. Eanna maintains second position with 10-4 record behind leader Maree, which they share with UCC Demons. DCU Saints at the other side keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Eanna will play against league's leader Maree in Galway in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. DCU Saints will play on the road against Moycullen (#7) in Galway and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Dublin: Killester (#3) and Templeogue (#5). Templeogue was defeated at home 85-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Killester maintains third position with 9-4 record having just three points less than leader Maree. Loser Templeogue keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. Killester will meet at home league's second-placed UCC Demons in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Templeogue will play against Killorglin and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Ballincollig crushed Moycullen in Ballina 82-59. UCD Marian was smashed by Belfast Star at home 60-83. Tralee won against Killorglin on the opponent's court 90-78. Sligo All-Stars unfortunately lost to Maree in a home game 72-86. UCC Demons - Neptune 93-91 The most exciting game of round 14 in the Super League took place in Cork. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Neptune (8-6) to second ranked UCC Demons (10-4) 93-91 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Neptune. UCC Demons have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted UCC Demons maintains second position with 10-4 record behind leader Maree, which they share with Eanna. Neptune at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. UCC Demons is looking forward to face Killester (#3) in Dublin in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Neptune will play on the road against UCD Marian in Dublin and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Eanna - DCU Saints 82-60 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Dublin: Eanna (#2) and DCU Saints (#6). Eanna (10-4) smashed visiting DCU Saints (4-10) by 22 points 82-60. Eanna maintains second position with 10-4 record behind leader Maree, which they share with UCC Demons. DCU Saints at the other side keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Eanna will play against league's leader Maree in Galway in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. DCU Saints will play on the road against Moycullen (#7) in Galway and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Templeogue - Killester 85-90 Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Dublin: Killester (#3) and Templeogue (#5). Templeogue was defeated at home 85-90 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Killester maintains third position with 9-4 record having just three points less than leader Maree. Loser Templeogue keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. Killester will meet at home league's second-placed UCC Demons in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Templeogue will play against Killorglin and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Moycullen - Ballincollig 59-82 There was no surprise in Galway where 7th ranked Moycullen (2-12) was crushed by third ranked Ballincollig (9-3) 82-59 on Saturday. Ballincollig have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-3 record having 2 victories less than leader Maree. Moycullen lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with UCD Marian. Ballincollig will meet league's leader Belfast Star on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Moycullen will play against DCU Saints (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. UCD Marian - Belfast Star 60-83 No shocking result in a game in Dublin where first ranked Belfast Star (11-3) smashed 7th ranked UCD Marian (2-12) 83-60 on Saturday. Belfast Star have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-3 record, which they share with Maree. UCD Marian lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Moycullen. Belfast Star will meet at home Ballincollig (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. UCD Marian will play against Neptune (#4) and hope to secure a win. Killorglin - Tralee 78-90 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Killorglin's (3-11) home loss to fifth ranked Tralee (6-7) 78-90 on Saturday. Defending champion maintains fifth position with 6-7 record. Killorglin lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. Tralee will meet at home higher ranked Sligo All-Stars (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Killorglin will play against Templeogue and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Sligo All-Stars - Maree 72-86 Rather predictable result when first ranked Maree (11-3) beat on the road 4th ranked Sligo All-Stars (6-8) 86-72 on Saturday. Maree maintains first position with 11-3 record, which they share with Belfast Star. Newly promoted Sligo All-Stars keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Maree will meet at home league's second-placed Eanna in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sligo All-Stars will play against Tralee and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
| Bahcesehir inks Conor Morgan - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Morgan has regularly played for Canadian senior team since 2017 and previously for University National Team back in 2017. He represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast (Australia) five years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 11.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.5apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 59.0%, 3PT: 18.2%, FT: 73.3%. Morgan has played previously professionally in New Zealand and Spain (Joventut and Andorra). he was also voted All-Canada West Player of the Year back the same year. He won New Zealand NBL championship title in 2018. Morgan graduated from University of British Columbia in 2018 and it is his fifth season as a professional player. |
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He had the game-high 32 points adding seven rebounds and three assists for E.Ashkelon in his team's victory, helping them to beat Ramat Hash. (#10, 8-10) 102-88. E.Ashkelon maintains the 2nd position in Israeli National League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. E.Ashkelon will need more victories to improve their 12-5 record. In the team's last game Tucker had a remarkable 55.6% from 2-point range. He turned to be E.Ashkelon's top player in his first season with the team. Dakarai Tucker averages this season 16.4ppg. Second best performed player last round was Ethan Butler (190-G-2002) of E.Netanya. He is a guard in his first season at E.Netanya. In the last game Butler recorded impressive double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds. Of course he led E.Netanya to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked M.Haifa (#9, 8-9) 97-66. E.Netanya's 3rd position in the standings has not changed. His team's 12-7 record is not bad at all. Butler is a newcomer at E.Netanya and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another E.Ashkelon's star - guard Clarke Rosenberg (193-G-1993). Rosenberg showcased his all-around game by recording 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was another key player of E.Ashkelon, helping his team with a 102-88 easy win against the lower-ranked Ramat Hash. (#10, 8-10). E.Ashkelon needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 12 victories and 5 lost games. Rosenberg has a very solid season. In 17 games in Israel he scored 8.7ppg. He also has FGP: 51.7% and 3PT: 42.0%. Clarke Rosenberg has also Israeli passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player. Other top performing players last week: 4. Eddie Ekiyor (206-C-1997) of M.Ma'ale Adum. - 18 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Jason Siggers (194-G/F-1985) of M.Raanana - 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Diante Watkins (175-PG-1990) of Ramat Hash. - 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Demetrius Treadwell (201-F-1991) of M.Ramat Gan - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Gal Gilinski (195-G-1995) of E.Ashkelon - 11 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists 9. Al'Lonzo Coleman (203-F-1989) of M.Rehovot - 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists 10. Elijah Hirsh (203-F-1997) of M.Ramat Gan - 19 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Serie A Round 18 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Serie A round 18 most important game was a victory of Brindisi over 8th ranked Venezia 76-75 on Sunday night. Brindisi made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Venezia turnovers. It was a good game for naturalized Cameroonian power forward Jordan Bayehe (203-1999) who saved his team from a defeat with 9 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Ky Bowman (185-1998, college: Boston Coll.) contributed with 11 points and 4 assists for the winners. International point guard Marco Spissu (184-1995) replied with 17 points and 5 assists for Venezia. Venezia's coach Walter De Raffaele rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brindisi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Sassari and Trento. Venezia lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Trieste. Brindisi is looking forward to face Verona (#15) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Venezia will play against Pesaro (#4) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Serie A top team - Milano (14-4) added another victory to their record. This time they beat tenth ranked Trieste (8-10) 65-59. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Trieste. Puerto Rican-American point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot chipped in 12 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Skylar Spencer (206-1994, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-4 record, which they share with Virtus BO. Trieste at the other side dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Venezia. Milano will play against Varese (#5) on the road in the next round. Trieste will play against Tortona (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Napoli between Napoli and Scafati. Fourteenth ranked Napoli (7-11) got a very close home victory over 12th ranked Scafati (7-11). Napoli managed to escape with a 2-point win 71-69 in the game for the eleventh place. David Michineau notched 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by Kruize Pinkins did not help to save the game for Scafati. Napoli moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Scafati. Napoli will meet Treviso (#13) on the road in the next round. Scafati will play against Trento and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 18: bottom-ranked Reggio Emilia was beaten by Pesaro on the road 85-74. Tortona won against Varese on its own court 103-91. Sassari managed to outperform Trento in a road game 95-77. Verona recorded a loss to Treviso at home 81-97. Brescia was defeated by Virtus BO on the opponent's court 84-78. The most impressive performance of 18th round was 18 points and 8 rebounds by Tornike Shengelia of Virtus BO. Napoli - Scafati 71-69 A very close game took place in Napoli between Napoli and Scafati. Fourteenth ranked Napoli (7-11) got a very close home victory over 12th ranked Scafati (7-11). Napoli managed to escape with a 2-point win 71-69 in the game for the eleventh place. French point guard David Michineau (191-1994) notched 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American forward Devin Davis (198-1995, college: Houston) supported him with 11 points and 6 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by American power forward Kruize Pinkins (203-1993, college: USF) did not help to save the game for Scafati. His fellow American import center Trevor Thompson (210-1994, college: Ohio St., agency: Octagon Europe) added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Napoli moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Scafati. Napoli will meet Treviso (#13) on the road in the next round. Scafati will play against Trento and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Napoli: D.Michineau 21+6reb+6ast, E.Stewart 15+2reb, D.Davis 11+6reb+1ast, J.Williams 10+5reb+1ast, J.Young 9+2ast, J.Howard 5+1reb+1ast Scafati: K.Pinkins 17+5reb+2ast, T.Thompson 16+7reb, S.Okoye 12+5reb, D.Logan 10+3reb+2ast, C.Hannah 6+2ast, F.Mian 3 Pesaro - Reggio Emilia 85-74 No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Pesaro (11-7) beat at home bottom-ranked Reggio Emilia (5-13) 85-74 on Sunday. American guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (193-1994, college: Michigan) notched 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the former international guard Davide Moretti (190-1998, college: Texas Tech, agency: BeoBasket) supported him with 9 points. Even 19 points by American point guard Jeremy Senglin (188-1995, college: Weber St.) did not help to save the game for Reggio Emilia. The former international guard Andrea Cinciarini (191-1986) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pesaro maintains fourth position with 11-7 record. Loser Reggio Emilia stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Pesaro will meet Venezia (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Reggio Emilia will play against the league's second-placed Virtus BO (#2) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Pesaro: M.Abdur-Rahkman 19+6reb+6ast, D.Moretti 9+4reb+3ast, L.Tote 9+2reb+1ast, D.Kravic 8+5reb+1ast, V.Charalampopoulos 8+5reb, R.Visconti 8+1reb Reggio Emilia: J.Senglin 19+4reb+1ast, A.Cinciarini 13+5reb+4ast, O.Olisevicius 10+7reb+2ast, D.Mouhamet 8+3reb+1ast, N.Reuvers 8+2reb, M.Hopkins 8+6reb+1ast Tortona - Varese 103-91 Rather expected game when 5th ranked Varese (10-8) lost on the road to third ranked Tortona (13-5) 103-91 on Sunday. Tortona dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Varese's 32. They outrebounded Varese 44-33 including 31 on the defensive glass. Tortona shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. American point guard Semaj Christon (190-1992, college: Xavier) notched 26 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international point guard Ariel Filloy (190-1987, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 21 points. Even 28 points and 8 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by American Markel Brown (191-1992, college: OK State) did not help to save the game for Varese. His fellow American import swingman Jaron Johnson (196-1992, college: Louisiana Tech) added 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tortona have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-5 record behind leader Milano. Loser Varese keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Tortona will meet at home Trieste (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Varese will play against the league's leader Milano (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tortona: S.Christon 26+3reb+5ast, A.Filloy 21+2reb, J.Macura 17+3reb, M.Daum 10+4reb+3ast, L.Candi 10+6reb+3ast, L.Radosevic 9+6reb+1ast Varese: M.Brown 28+4reb+8ast, J.Johnson 20+4reb+2ast, T.Owens 12+8reb, T.Woldetensae 11+4reb+3ast, C.Ross 8+4reb+7ast, G.Caruso 4+1reb Trento - Sassari 77-95 There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Sassari (9-9) won against on the road 6th ranked Trento (9-9) 95-77 on Sunday. Sassari shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. Lithuanian forward Eimantas Bendzius (207-1990) notched 18 points to lead the effort and Croatian swingman Filip Kruslin (198-1989, agency: BeoBasket) supported him with 18 points and 4 steals. Five Sassari players scored in double figures. Sassari's coach Pier Bucchi used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points by the former international Diego Flaccadori (193-1996) did not help to save the game for Trento. American guard Trent Lockett (196-1990, college: Marquette) added 13 points. Sassari moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Brindisi and Trento. Sassari will meet Brescia (#12) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Trento will play against Scafati (#11) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sassari: F.Kruslin 18+2reb+3ast, E.Bendzius 18+3reb+3ast, O.Diop 13+5reb+2ast, C.Dowe 13+1reb+1ast, M.Chessa 10+1reb+1ast, J.Jones 10+6reb+4ast Trento: D.Flaccadori 22+4reb+2ast, M.Spagnolo 15, T.Lockett 13+4reb, D.Atkins 9+4reb+2ast, L.Conti 5+3reb, A.Grazulis 5+6reb+3ast Trieste - Milano 59-65 Serie A top team - Milano (14-4) added another victory to their record. This time they beat tenth ranked Trieste (8-10) 65-59. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Trieste. Puerto Rican-American point guard Shabazz Napier (185-1991, college: UConn) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and French forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (201-1995, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 12 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Skylar Spencer (206-1994, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-4 record, which they share with Virtus BO. Trieste at the other side dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Venezia. Milano will play against Varese (#5) on the road in the next round. Trieste will play against Tortona (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Milano: S.Napier 13+5reb+3ast, T.Luwawu-Cabarrot 12+4reb+1ast, B.Davies 8+6reb, L.Datome 8+3reb+1ast, D.Hall 6+3reb+1ast, N.Melli 6+6reb Trieste: C.Davis 18+3reb+2ast, E.Terry 16+9reb, S.Spencer 10+13reb+2ast, F.Bartley IV 9+5reb+6ast, F.Gaines 3+4reb, D.Lodovico 3+3reb Venezia - Brindisi 75-76 Serie A round 18 most important game was a victory of Brindisi over 8th ranked Venezia 76-75 on Sunday night. Brindisi made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Venezia turnovers. It was a good game for naturalized Cameroonian power forward Jordan Bayehe (203-1999) who saved his team from a defeat with 9 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Ky Bowman (185-1998, college: Boston Coll.) contributed with 11 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Brindisi players scored in double figures. International point guard Marco Spissu (184-1995) replied with 17 points and 5 assists and American center Mitchell Watt (208-1989, college: Buffalo, agency: Octagon Europe) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Venezia. Venezia's coach Walter De Raffaele rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brindisi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Sassari and Trento. Venezia lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Trieste. Brindisi is looking forward to face Verona (#15) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Venezia will play against Pesaro (#4) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Brindisi: M.Reed 13+2reb+1ast, K.Bowman 11+3reb+4ast, N.Perkins 11+2reb+1ast, D.Lamb 10+1reb+1ast, A.Mezzanotte 10+1reb+1ast, J.Bayehe 9+9reb Venezia: M.Spissu 17+2reb+5ast, M.Watt 11+6reb+1ast, A.De Nicolao 10+2reb+1ast, D.Willis 8+3reb+1ast, J.Brooks 8+7reb+2ast, J.Granger 7+2reb+1ast Verona - Treviso 81-97 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Treviso and 13th ranked Verona had identical 6-11 record. But Verona was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Treviso 97-81 on Saturday night. Treviso dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Verona's 38. American-Israeli Adrian Banks (191-1986, college: Arkansas St.) notched 24 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and American center Octavius Ellis (208-1993, college: Cincinnati) supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Taylor Smith (199-1991, college: SF Austin) did not help to save the game for Verona. Point guard Alessandro Cappelletti (186-1995) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Treviso and four Verona players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Treviso (7-11) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Verona lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Treviso will meet at home Napoli (#14) in the next round. Verona will play against Brindisi and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Treviso: A.Banks 24+3reb+1ast, O.Ellis 18+8reb+1ast, I.Iroegbu 16+3reb+3ast, A.Zanelli 14+2reb+3ast, P.Sorokas 14+4reb+1ast, F.Leonardo 4+1reb Verona: G.Bortolani 20+1reb, T.Smith 17+10reb+2ast, K.Anderson 14+4reb+2ast, X.Johnson 13+3reb+1ast, A.Cappelletti 9+5reb+8ast, J.Sanders 4+2reb+1ast Virtus BO - Brescia 84-78 Everything went according to plan when second ranked Virtus BO (14-4) defeated 11th ranked Brescia (7-11) in Bologna 84-78 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Virtus BO made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Georgian Tornike Shengelia (206-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 18 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international Marco Belinelli (196-1986) supported him with 23 points. Four Virtus BO players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds by American power forward Tai Odiase (206-1995, college: UIC) did not help to save the game for Brescia. Slovenian point guard Aleksej Nikolic (191-1995) added 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Virtus BO keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Milano. Brescia lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Virtus BO will meet bottom-ranked Reggio Emilia (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Brescia will play against Sassari (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Virtus BO: M.Belinelli 23+1reb+2ast, T.Shengelia 18+8reb+2ast, N.Mannion 11+1reb+3ast, K.Weems 10+3reb+1ast, J.Mickey 9+4reb+2ast, I.Bako 5+7reb+1ast Brescia: T.Odiase 19+6reb+1ast, A.Nikolic 11+6reb+3ast, C.Massinburg 10+2reb+1ast, A.Della Valle 10+3reb+5ast, D.Moss 9+2reb+2ast, K.Gabriel 8+5reb+2ast |
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Ninth defeat of league's leader Koshigaya A. (27-9) against fourth ranked Fukushima (17-19) 83-75 was the most important game of the last round. Strangely Koshigaya A. outrebounded Fukushima 41-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Josh Harrellson (208-1989, college: Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Finnish-American power forward Erik Murphy (208-1990, college: Florida) contributed with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks for the winners. American forward Justin Harper (208-1989, college: Richmond) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds for Koshigaya A.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fukushima maintains fourth position with 17-19 record. Koshigaya A. lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with nine games lost. They share the position with Chiba. They were replaced at the leadership position by Chiba. Koshigaya A. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Fukushima will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Koshigaya A. in Tokyo. An interesting game for Chiba (27-9) which played road game in Nagasaki against their close opponent Nagasaki (24-12). Second ranked Chiba managed to get a 12-point victory 96-84. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Nagasaki. American players dominated the game. Brandon Ashley (206-1994, college: Arizona) had a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Leo Lyons chipped in 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) responded with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chiba keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Koshigaya A. Nagasaki at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the second place with 12 games lost. Chiba will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nagasaki will play again at home against the league's leader Chiba and it may be a tough game between close rivals. B2 League top team - Saga B. (29-7) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Fukuoka R. (14-22) 80-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Fukuoka R.. Takanobu Nishikawa notched 23 points to lead the effort. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by Jordan Glynn did not help to save the game for Fukuoka R.. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Saga B. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 29-7 record. Loser Fukuoka R. keeps the fifth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Yamagata. Saga B. will again meet at home Fukuoka R. (#5) in the next round. Fukuoka R. will have a break next round. Other games in round 34 were not that significant. Yamagata was beaten by Aomori W. on the road 79-70. Ehime OV lost to Bambitious N. on its own court 57-69. Nishinomiya S. unfortunately lost to Kumamoto V. in a road game 78-85. The most impressive performance of 34th round was 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by Jamel McLean of Kumamoto V.. Aomori W. - Yamagata 79-70 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Aomori W. (18-18) beat at home 6th ranked Yamagata (14-22) 79-70 on Saturday. Aomori W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Alex Davis (206-1992, college: Fresno St.) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Mone Hall (190-1999) supported him with 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Aomori W.'s coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points and 7 assists by point guard Shunto Murakami (183-1996) did not help to save the game for Yamagata. American center Thomas Welsh (213-1996, college: UCLA, agency: Pensack Sports) added 12 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Aomori W. maintains third position with 18-18 record having eleven points less than leader Chiba. Yamagata lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Fukuoka R.. Aomori W. will again meet at home Yamagata (#6) in the next round. Yamagata will have a break next round. Top scorers: Aomori W.: A.Davis 19+12reb+5ast, K.Aita 13+2reb, M.Hisatake 11+4reb, K.Tsuneta 9+1reb+5ast, E.Montgomery 8+6reb+1ast, I.Yuichi 7+4reb+6ast Yamagata: S.Murakami 20+4reb+7ast, J.Carter 15+5reb+1ast, T.Welsh 12+11reb+1ast, J.Bell 6+8reb+3ast, D.Suzuki 5+1ast, J.Maniwa 5+1reb+4ast Fukushima - Koshigaya A. 83-75 Ninth defeat of league's leader Koshigaya A. (27-9) against fourth ranked Fukushima (17-19) 83-75 was the most important game of the last round. Strangely Koshigaya A. outrebounded Fukushima 41-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Josh Harrellson (208-1989, college: Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Finnish-American power forward Erik Murphy (208-1990, college: Florida) contributed with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks for the winners. American forward Justin Harper (208-1989, college: Richmond) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import center Isaac Butts (208-1989, college: App State) added 10 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Koshigaya A.Five Fukushima and four Koshigaya A. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fukushima maintains fourth position with 17-19 record. Koshigaya A. lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with nine games lost. They share the position with Chiba. They were replaced at the leadership position by Chiba. Koshigaya A. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Fukushima will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Koshigaya A. in Tokyo. Top scorers: Fukushima: J.Harrellson 23+9reb+7ast, E.Murphy 14+9reb+4ast, N.Hashimoto 13+1reb+2ast, T.Hasegawa 10+1reb+4ast, G.Cheon 10+3reb+3ast, S.Murakami 9+1reb+2ast Koshigaya A.: J.Harper 19+14reb+3ast, T.Hasegawa 12+1reb+2ast, M.Shun 11+3reb+2ast, I.Butts 10+12reb+5ast, K.Hayate 9+2reb+4ast, K.Makoto 6+1reb+4ast Ehime OV - Bambitious N. 57-69 There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Ehime OV (16-20) lost to sixth ranked Bambitious N. (11-25) in Matsuyama 57-69 on Saturday. American-Portuguese Jeremiah Wilson (205-1988, college: Tarleton St.) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Christian James (194-1996, college: Oklahoma) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Bambitious N. players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds by American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) did not help to save the game for Ehime OV. American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) added 12 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bambitious N. maintains sixth position with 11-25 record. Loser Ehime OV keeps the fourth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Nishinomiya S.. Bambitious N. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ehime OV will play again against Bambitious N. (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bambitious N.: J.Wilson 15+13reb+1ast, C.James 14+7reb+1ast, N.Uto 11+3reb+4ast, C.Mbodj 10+10reb, F.Naoyuki 8+5reb+5ast, I.Shinpei 6 Ehime OV: E.Phelps 14+14reb+1ast, R.Kriener 12+11reb+1ast, S.Kouno 11+1reb+2ast, A.Fitzgerald 8+8reb, T.Furuno 5+2reb+3ast, A.Sakata 4+5reb+1ast Saga B. - Fukuoka R. 80-62 B2 League top team - Saga B. (29-7) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Fukuoka R. (14-22) 80-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Fukuoka R.. Saga B. dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Fukuoka R.'s 16. The former international forward Takanobu Nishikawa (195-1992) notched 23 points to lead the effort and American Chase Fieler (202-1992, college: FGCU) supported him with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Saga B. players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) did not help to save the game for Fukuoka R.. His fellow American import point guard Marvelle Harris (196-1993, college: Fresno St., agency: Slash Sports) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Saga B. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 29-7 record. Loser Fukuoka R. keeps the fifth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Yamagata. Saga B. will again meet at home Fukuoka R. (#5) in the next round. Fukuoka R. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Saga B.: T.Nishikawa 23+4reb+3ast, C.Fieler 15+10reb+4ast, R.Garcia 15, S.Taiki 15+4reb+2ast, I.Ryota 3+1reb+1ast, Y.Mitsuhara 3+7reb+3ast Fukuoka R.: M.Harris 13+7reb+3ast, J.Glynn 12+9reb+2ast, T.Shirato 9+2reb+1ast, S.Shigetomi 8+2ast, I.Yuma 6+1reb, G.Slaughter 4+3reb+1ast Nagasaki - Chiba 84-96 An interesting game for Chiba (27-9) which played road game in Nagasaki against their close opponent Nagasaki (24-12). Second ranked Chiba managed to get a 12-point victory 96-84. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Nagasaki. Chiba dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Nagasaki's 24 and made 23-of-30 charity shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Chiba forced 20 Nagasaki turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. American players dominated the game. Brandon Ashley (206-1994, college: Arizona) had a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Leo Lyons (206-1987, college: Missouri) chipped in 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) responded with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Jeffrey Gibbs (188-1980, college: Otterbein) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). Four Chiba and five Nagasaki players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chiba keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Koshigaya A. Nagasaki at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the second place with 12 games lost. Chiba will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nagasaki will play again at home against the league's leader Chiba and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Chiba: B.Ashley 39+10reb+5ast, L.Lyons 15+10reb+4ast, T.Kida 13+1reb+1ast, Y.Otsuka 12+3reb+1ast, D.Kobayashi 4+2reb+3ast, K.Paras 4+1reb+1ast Nagasaki: M.Bonds 21+5reb+4ast, J.Heading 17+3reb+3ast, J.Gibbs 14+8reb+2ast, M.Karimata 11+8ast, T.Kanji 10+3reb+2ast, D.Noguchi 4+2reb+1ast Kumamoto V. - Nishinomiya S. 85-78 Rather predictable result when third ranked Kumamoto V. (21-15) won against at home 5th ranked Nishinomiya S. (16-20) 85-78 on Saturday. Kumamoto V. forced 21 Nishinomiya S. turnovers. American center Jamel McLean (202-1988, college: Xavier) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and British forward Benjamin Lawson (216-1995, college: WKU) supported him with 7 points and 9 rebounds. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) did not help to save the game for Nishinomiya S.. Point guard Yusuke Tsunai (184-1996) added 14 points and 4 assists for lost side. Four Nishinomiya S. players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kumamoto V. maintains third position with 21-15 record having eight points less than leader Chiba. Loser Nishinomiya S. dropped to the fourth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Ehime OV. Kumamoto V. will again meet at home Nishinomiya S. (#5) in the next round. Nishinomiya S. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Kumamoto V.: J.McLean 15+10reb+4ast, I.Hiroaki 12+4reb+3ast, R.Motomura 12+2reb+2ast, H.Taniguchi 9, Y.Shota 8+3reb+1ast, N.Ren 8+1reb+3ast Nishinomiya S.: J.Hamilton 19+6reb+3ast, T.Yusuke 14+4ast, T.Porter 12+3reb, K.Sena 11+1reb+3ast, N.Dohara 9+2ast, R.Nakanishi 5+5reb+1ast |
| B3 League Round 32 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Fifth defeat of league's leader Iwate (29-5) against fifth ranked Yokohama EX (25-9) 98-96 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Iwate. Yokohama EX made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Iwate turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Iwate helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 assists. The other American import swingman LJ Peak (196-1996, college: Georgetown, agency: Pensack Sports) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-1996, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for Iwate. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Yokohama EX maintains fifth position with 25-9 record. Iwate at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Shizuoka. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. B3 League top team - Iwate (29-5) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Yokohama EX (25-9) in Tokyo 89-67. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a quality performance of forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds and Gerald Beverly who added 16 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Swingman LJ Peak (196-1996, college: Georgetown, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 24 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Iwate have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Despite that victory Iwate went down to second position due to points difference. Yokohama EX at the other side keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. The game in Gifu was also quite interesting. Third ranked Saitama (27-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Gifu (14-19). Saitama managed to secure a 9-point victory 94-85 on Saturday. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by Ryan Watkins who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds by Jerrell Wright did not help to save the game for Gifu. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Saitama have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 27-6 record having just two points less than leader Shizuoka. Loser Gifu keeps the eighth place with 19 games lost. Saitama will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gifu will play again against Saitama (#3) and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 32: Tokyo HT was beaten by Tokyo Utd on the road 76-73. Tokyo Utd won against Tokyo HT on its own court 85-80. Toyoda managed to outperform Okayama in Aichi 77-71. Veertien Mie managed to beat Shinagawa at home 78-63. Shanan Utd defeated Yamaguchi on the opponent's court 106-104. Tachikawa was beaten by Shizuoka in a home game 50-67. Kagoshima won against Kanazawa on the road 92-75. The most impressive performance of 32th round was 34 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds by Anthony Gaines Jr of Kagoshima. Tokyo Utd - Tokyo HT 76-73 No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Tokyo Utd (21-13) edged at home 10th ranked Tokyo HT (11-23) 76-73 on Friday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tokyo Utd made 7 blocks. The winners were led by South Sudanese-American center Angelo Chol (206-1993, college: SDSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and American swingman Michael Craig (196-1991, college: Southern Miss) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by American power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Tokyo HT. Kodai Takahashi (180-1991) added 8 points and 9 assists for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tokyo Utd moved-up to sixth place. Tokyo HT lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 23 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Tokyo HT: J.Fields 16+9reb+1ast, N.Ishikawa 13+2ast, K.Takahashi 8+2reb+9ast, J.Baker 8+7reb+3ast, H.Ogane 7+2reb, D.Bamba 7+3reb+1ast Tokyo Utd: H.Hiroki 17+3reb+3ast, M.Craig 14+6reb+3ast, A.Chol 12+12reb+1ast, B.Bula 9+3reb+1ast, S.Takeshi 8+1reb+5ast, K.Ren 4+2reb+2ast Yokohama EX - Iwate 67-89 B3 League top team - Iwate (29-5) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Yokohama EX (25-9) in Tokyo 89-67. Iwate dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Yokohama EX's 32. Yokohama EX was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a quality performance of forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds and power forward Gerald Beverly (202-1993, college: Daemen) who added 16 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four Iwate players scored in double figures. Swingman LJ Peak (196-1996, college: Georgetown, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 24 points and 6 rebounds and center Ryan Stephan (208-1994, college: CMU) scored 8 points and 10 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Iwate have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Despite that victory Iwate went down to second position due to points difference. Yokohama EX at the other side keeps the fifth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Yokohama EX: L.Peak 24+6reb, O.Shota 11+3reb, R.Stephan 8+10reb+1ast, T.Masuko 6, J.Faison 5+3reb+1ast, T.Nishiyama 5+2reb Iwate: K.Doolittle 36+14reb+1ast, G.Beverly 16+12reb+1ast, M.Dama 11+5reb, I.Harumichi 10+1reb, Y.Toshiki 3+5reb+4ast, T.Nihira 3+3reb+1ast Gifu - Saitama 85-94 The game in Gifu was also quite interesting. Third ranked Saitama (27-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Gifu (14-19). Saitama managed to secure a 9-point victory 94-85 on Saturday. Saitama looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by power forward Ryan Watkins (206-1991, college: Boise St., agency: Slash Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Grant Sitton (206-1993, college: Victoria) supported him with 24 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Even a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds by forward Jerrell Wright (204-1991, college: La Salle) did not help to save the game for Gifu. Forward Noah Dahlman (202-1989, college: Wofford) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Saitama have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 27-6 record having just two points less than leader Shizuoka. Loser Gifu keeps the eighth place with 19 games lost. Saitama will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gifu will play again against Saitama (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Gifu: J.Wright 22+13reb+3ast, N.Dahlman 15+7reb+4ast, K.Morito 14+2reb+1ast, M.Jucikas 10+3reb, T.Masahiro 6+2ast, H.Cort 6+5reb+1ast Saitama: G.Sitton 24+6reb+3ast, R.Watkins 20+13reb+1ast, M.Esho 15+7reb+3ast, K.Taketo 12+10ast, S.Fumiya 11, W.Creekmore 6+9reb+2ast Tokyo Utd - Tokyo HT 85-80 Rather expected game when 10th ranked Tokyo HT (11-23) lost on the road to seventh ranked Tokyo Utd (21-13) 85-80 on Saturday. Tokyo Utd looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American swingman Michael Craig (196-1991, college: Southern Miss) who scored that evening 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and South Sudanese-American center Angelo Chol (206-1993, college: SDSU) supported him with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Even 26 points and 5 rebounds by American power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Tokyo HT. His fellow American import forward Robert Sampson (203-1992, college: Georgia Tech) added 12 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Five Tokyo Utd and four Tokyo HT players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Tokyo Utd moved-up to sixth place. Tokyo HT lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 23 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Tokyo HT: J.Fields 26+5reb+2ast, D.Bamba 12+6reb+3ast, R.Sampson 12+6reb+3ast, H.Ogane 10+3reb+1ast, K.Takahashi 7+4reb+3ast, N.Ishikawa 6+2reb+1ast Tokyo Utd: M.Craig 15+8reb+5ast, M.Fofana 13+3reb, K.Ren 12+2reb+1ast, M.Dove 11+6reb+1ast, A.Chol 10+5reb+3ast, K.Ogura 9 Yokohama EX - Iwate 98-96 Fifth defeat of league's leader Iwate (29-5) against fifth ranked Yokohama EX (25-9) 98-96 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Iwate. Yokohama EX made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Iwate turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Iwate helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 assists. The other American import swingman LJ Peak (196-1996, college: Georgetown, agency: Pensack Sports) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Yokohama EX players scored in double figures. Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-1996, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) added 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Iwate. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Yokohama EX maintains fifth position with 25-9 record. Iwate at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Shizuoka. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Iwate: M.Dama 25+11reb+1ast, K.Doolittle 21+8reb+6ast, Y.Toshiki 14+1reb+5ast, J.Taniguchi 9+1ast, G.Beverly 8+4reb+2ast, K.Monma 8+3reb Yokohama EX: J.Faison 19+4reb+7ast, T.Masuko 19+1reb+1ast, L.Peak 18+5reb+2ast, T.Toshino 15+3reb+2ast, T.Nishiyama 11+1reb+2ast, R.Hasegawa 9+4reb+2ast Okayama - Toyoda 71-77 There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Toyoda (13-20) won against on the road 6th ranked Okayama (20-13) 77-71 on Saturday. Toyoda made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Toyoda outrebounded Okayama 38-27 including 32 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and German center Yasin Kolo (208-1992, college: Bellarmine) supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Jerome Tillman (201-1987, college: Ohio) did not help to save the game for Okayama. Nigerian forward Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-1991) added 16 points for the hosts. Okayama's coach Kenji Hilke rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Toyoda have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 13-20 record. Loser Okayama dropped to the seventh place with 13 games lost. Toyoda will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Okayama will play again against Toyoda (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Okayama: C.Maduabum 16+3reb, D.Washington 14+4reb+1ast, J.Tillman 14+8reb+3ast, T.Kawamitsu 8, W.Kouki 5+2reb+1ast, I.Eitaro 5+2reb Toyoda: E.Ross 19+11reb+1ast, Y.Kolo 12+12reb+3ast, U.Kenshin 9+1reb, F.Shunsuke 8+2reb+1ast, A.Ferguson 8+7reb, I.Hajime 6+1reb+2ast Veertien Mie - Shinagawa 78-63 Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Shinagawa (2-31) lost to twelfth ranked Veertien Mie (11-22) in Yokkaichi 63-78 on Saturday. The winners were led by American Eugene Artison (206-1995, college: USAO, agency: One Motive Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import guard Tucker Haymond (198-1994, college: W.Michigan) supported him with 23 points and 4 assists. Four Veertien Mie players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds by American forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) did not help to save the game for Shinagawa. Canadian center Renaldo Dixon (206-1990, college: NM State) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Veertien Mie moved-up to tenth place. Loser Shinagawa stay dead last with 31 lost games. Veertien Mie will again meet at home bottom-ranked Shinagawa (#16) in the next round where they are favorite. Shinagawa will have a break next round. Top scorers: Shinagawa: A.Bramah 27+10reb+2ast, R.Dixon 14+5reb+2ast, D.Uematsu 6+5reb, S.Yuto 5+1reb, M.St.Fort 5+1reb, S.Sekiguchi 3+1reb Veertien Mie: T.Haymond 23+3reb+4ast, E.Artison 19+10reb+1ast, K.Tatsuya 14+3reb+1ast, K.Ryu 11+7reb+1ast, K.Daiki 5+4reb, A.Yuya 3+1reb+2ast Yamaguchi - Shanan Utd 104-106 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Shanan Utd and 14th ranked Yamaguchi had identical 9-23 record. But Yamaguchi was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Kanagawa 106-104 on Saturday night. Shanan Utd shot 62.7 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. The winners were led by American forward Chris Olivier (202-1992, college: OK State, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 43 points (!!!) and 6 assists and the other American import center Joshua Crawford (211-1988, college: Indiana St.) supported him with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Even a double-double of 34 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by Jamaican-British center Ryan Richards (212-1991) did not help to save the game for Yamaguchi. American forward Isaiah Manderson (206-1994, college: S.Florida) added 20 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Shanan Utd (10-23) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Kanazawa. Yamaguchi lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 24 games lost. They share it with Tachikawa. Shanan Utd will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yamaguchi will play again against Shanan Utd (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Yamaguchi: R.Richards 34+12reb+4ast, I.Manderson 20+8reb+3ast, H.Doi 18+5reb+2ast, K.Kiichi 15+2ast, Y.Jo 8+4reb+4ast, E.Anthony 4+1reb Shanan Utd: C.Olivier 43+4reb+6ast, J.Crawford 19+11reb+3ast, K.Nakano 14+3reb+3ast, T.Shinya 11+3reb+3ast, S.Taira 7+3reb+2ast, H.Tamada 7+1reb+2ast Tachikawa - Shizuoka 50-67 There was no surprise when 13th ranked Tachikawa (9-24) lost at home to second ranked Shizuoka (29-4) 67-50 on Saturday. Shizuoka forced 20 Tachikawa turnovers. The winners were led by Bahamas forward Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) who scored that evening 9 points and 17 rebounds and American center Kenny Lawson (207-1988, college: Creighton) supported him with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Tristin Walley (201-1996, college: Arkansas St., agency: One Motive Sports) did not help to save the game for Tachikawa. His fellow American import forward Scott Blakney (203-1998, college: Montana) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Shizuoka keeps a position of league leader. Tachikawa lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fourteenth place with 24 games lost. They share the position with Yamaguchi. Shizuoka will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tachikawa will play again against the league's leader Shizuoka (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tachikawa: T.Walley 13+10reb+2ast, S.Blakney 10+8reb+1ast, A.Kota 10+3reb, M.Ousu 5+1reb+1ast, M.Sei 5+1reb+1ast, M.Taiga 3+2reb+1ast Shizuoka: A.Elsener 18+4reb+2ast, K.Lawson 16+9reb+1ast, T.Miller 9+17reb, A.Yamada 8+1reb+2ast, Y.Kentaro 5+3reb+5ast, K.Shinkawa 3 Kanazawa - Kagoshima 75-92 No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Kagoshima (26-7) beat 11th ranked Kanazawa (10-23) in Ishikawa 92-75 on Saturday. Kagoshima outrebounded Kanazawa 54-31 including a 39-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds and Nigerian-American forward Michael Fakuade (201-1989, college: UIS) supported him with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Even 15 points by point guard Akitoshi Oguri (174-2001) did not help to save the game for Kanazawa. Point guard Yugo Okuda (176-1999) added 15 points and 6 steals for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kagoshima maintains fourth position with 26-7 record. Kanazawa lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 23 games lost. They share the position with Shanan Utd. Kagoshima will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kanazawa will play again against Kagoshima (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Kanazawa: O.Akitoshi 15+4reb+3ast, O.Yugo 15+3reb+3ast, Y.Titov 10+4reb, K.Tomoki 8+4reb+1ast, O.Antypov 7+6reb, T.Shodai 7+2reb+2ast Kagoshima: A.Gaines Jr. 34+15reb+2ast, M.Fakuade 24+11reb+1ast, H.Fujita 9+2ast, C.Diop 7+7reb+1ast, M.Yuji 6+4reb+4ast, Y.Nakajima 5+5reb+2ast |
| B1 League Round 36: Chiba Jets defeat Yokohama BC - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Yokohama BC (21-14) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Chiba Jets (31-4) 98-75. Chiba Jets outrebounded Yokohama BC 46-34 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for American forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. The former international point guard Yuki Togashi (170-1993) contributed with 26 points and 7 assists for the winners. American Devin Oliver (204-1992, college: Dayton) replied with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Yokohama BC. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chiba Jets have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 31-4 record which they share with defeated Yokohama BC. Yokohama BC at the other side still keeps top place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Kawasaki BT. Chiba Jets will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yokohama BC will play again at home against the league's leader Chiba Jets and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another interesting game for Akita NH (19-16) which played on the court of FE Nagoya (18-17). Fourth ranked Akita NH had an easy win 74-55. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Steve Zack (211-1992, college: La Salle) who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and Stanton Kidd who added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Johnathan Williams III (206-1995, college: Gonzaga) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Akita NH have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 19-16 record. FE Nagoya lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Tochigi Brex. Akita NH will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. FE Nagoya will play again at home against Akita NH (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. A very close game took place in Nagano between Kawasaki BT and Shinshu BW. Second ranked Kawasaki BT (21-14) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd ranked Shinshu BW (17-18). Kawasaki BT managed to escape with a 2-point win 79-77 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Nick Fazekas who scored that evening 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Kawasaki BT's coach Kenji Sato used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Josh Hawkinson did not help to save the game for Shinshu BW. Kawasaki BT keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Yokohama BC. Loser Shinshu BW keeps the third place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Osaka E.. Kawasaki BT will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shinshu BW will play again against the league's leader Kawasaki BT and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no big surprises in other games of round 36: Osaka E. was beaten by Alvark Tokyo on the road 74-66. Gunma CT won against Sea Horses M. on its own court 87-72. Hitachi SRT unfortunately lost to Hiroshima D. in a road game 78-90. Ibaraki R. recorded a loss to Kyoto H. at home 79-85. Tochigi Brex crushed Niigata A. on the opponent's court 104-64. Ryukyu GK smashed Toyama G. in a home game 105-81. Nagoya DD won against Sendai 89ers on the road 90-74. Shiga L-Stars unfortunately lost to San-en NP on its own court 79-87. Hokkaido L. recorded a loss to Shimane SM in a road game 96-101. Alvark Tokyo - Osaka E. 74-66 No shocking result in a game when second ranked Alvark Tokyo (29-6) beat at home 6th ranked Osaka E. (17-18) 74-66 on Saturday. The winners were led by Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and the former international guard Shuto Ando (189-1994) supported him with 15 points. Even 18 points by American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn St.) did not help to save the game for Osaka E.. The former international forward Ira Brown (193-1982, college: Gonzaga) added 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Alvark Tokyo have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 29-6 record having just eight point less than leader Shimane SM. Loser Osaka E. dropped to the third place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Shinshu BW. Alvark Tokyo will again meet at home Osaka E. (#6) in the next round. Osaka E. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Osaka E.: D.Newbill 18+1reb+2ast, I.Brown 10+6reb, K.Hunt 8+5reb, S.O'Mara 8+5reb+1ast, K.Makoto 7+2reb+3ast, T.Suzuki 5+1reb+5ast Alvark Tokyo: S.Saiz 17+13reb+1ast, S.Ando 15+2reb+2ast, O.Taiki 11+1reb, A.Kirk 9+4reb+1ast, I.Boyarkin 8+1reb+2ast, R.Rossiter 8+6reb+3ast Gunma CT - Sea Horses M. 87-72 Rather expected game when 6th ranked Sea Horses M. (12-23) lost on the road to third ranked Gunma CT (19-14) 87-72 on Saturday. Gunma CT outrebounded Sea Horses M. 34-20 including 25 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Justin Keenan (202-1989, college: Ferris St.) who scored that evening 16 points and 8 assists and naturalized American forward Michael Parker (202-1981, college: Evergreen St.) supported him with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Gunma CT players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 7 rebounds by American power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) did not help to save the game for Sea Horses M.. The former international forward Yudai Nishida (188-1999) added 14 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gunma CT maintains third position with 19-14 record having 2 victories less than leader Shimane SM. Loser Sea Horses M. keeps the sixth place with 23 games lost. Gunma CT will again meet at home Sea Horses M. (#6) in the next round. Sea Horses M. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Sea Horses M.: D.Gardner 21+7reb+3ast, Y.Nishida 14+4ast, A.Schafer 10+4reb+1ast, M.Hosoya 7+2reb+3ast, N.Satoshi 7+3reb+3ast, T.Nakamura 6+1reb+4ast Gunma CT: J.Keenan 16+2reb+8ast, M.Parker 15+9reb, K.Tarczewski 14+6reb+2ast, T.McKinney-Jones 10+2ast, A.Hachimura 9+7reb+2ast, A.Chambers 8+2reb Hiroshima D. - Hitachi SRT 90-78 Rather predictable result when second ranked Hiroshima D. (27-8) won against at home 5th ranked Hitachi SRT (13-20) 90-78 on Saturday. Hiroshima D. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Hitachi SRT's 32. They outrebounded Hitachi SRT 37-24 including a 25-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hiroshima D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) supported him with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 24 points and 9 rebounds by Ryan Kelly (211-1991, college: Duke) did not help to save the game for Hitachi SRT. Forward Kevin Jones (206-1989, college: WVU) added 22 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hiroshima D. maintains second position with 27-8 record having just six point less than leader Shimane SM. Hitachi SRT lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 20 games lost. Hiroshima D. will again meet at home Hitachi SRT (#5) in the next round. Hitachi SRT will have a break next round. Top scorers: Hitachi SRT: R.Kelly 24+9reb, K.Jones 22+9reb+1ast, L.Vendrame 8+1reb+8ast, K.Ishii 7+1reb+1ast, M.Kaito 3+1reb+4ast, N.You 3 Hiroshima D.: D.Evans 23+15reb+4ast, K.Blackshear Jr. 17+10reb+4ast, T.Ryo 10+3reb+2ast, N.Mayo 9+4reb+3ast, I.Murphy 7+2reb+2ast, N.Tsuji 6+1ast Ibaraki R. - Kyoto H. 79-85 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Ibaraki R. (11-24) lost to seventh ranked Kyoto H. (15-20) in Mito 79-85 on Saturday. Kyoto H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Jarrod Uthoff (203-1993, college: Iowa) supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by American Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) did not help to save the game for Ibaraki R.. His fellow American import forward Chehales Tapscott (195-1990, college: Portland St.) added 2 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ibaraki R.'s coach Richard Glesmann rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kyoto H. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San-en NP. Loser Ibaraki R. keeps the sixth position with 24 games lost. They share it with Sendai 89ers. Kyoto H. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ibaraki R. will play again against Kyoto H. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ibaraki R.: K.Fukuzawa 16+2reb, E.Jacobsen 16+7reb+3ast, T.Kennedy 15+2reb+2ast, Y.Hayato 10+5reb, A.Tajima 6+1reb+6ast, A.Hirao 5+1ast Kyoto H.: C.Diallo 21+12reb+2ast, J.Uthoff 20+8reb+1ast, M.Wright 13+5reb+6ast, T.Lall 12+6reb+2ast, K.Yoshiaki 7+1reb+11ast, J.Mitsuda 5+2reb+1ast FE Nagoya - Akita NH 55-74 Another interesting game for Akita NH (19-16) which played on the court of FE Nagoya (18-17). Fourth ranked Akita NH had an easy win 74-55. Akita NH outrebounded FE Nagoya 51-33 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Steve Zack (211-1992, college: La Salle) who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and the other American import Stanton Kidd (202-1992, college: Colorado St.) who added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Johnathan Williams III (206-1995, college: Gonzaga) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and international Luke Evans (203-1991, college: CBU) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Akita NH have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 19-16 record. FE Nagoya lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Tochigi Brex. Akita NH will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. FE Nagoya will play again at home against Akita NH (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: FE Nagoya: J.Williams III 15+12reb+4ast, L.Evans 14+6reb+2ast, K.Ishikawa 10+5ast, N.Reiya 7+4reb, J.Jones 4+10reb+4ast, M.Ryuji 2 Akita NH: T.Furukawa 18+1reb+1ast, O.Sota 10+2reb+1ast, S.Kidd 10+7reb+4ast, H.Noboru 9+5reb+1ast, R.Yasuoka 9+2reb+1ast, S.Zack 8+14reb+10ast Niigata A. - Tochigi Brex 64-104 Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Tochigi Brex (18-17) outplayed on the road 8th ranked Niigata A. (5-30) 104-64 on Saturday. Tochigi Brex dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Niigata A.'s 22. They outrebounded Niigata A. 46-21 including a 36-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tochigi Brex shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 65.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Niigata A.'s players. The winners were led by Tongan-New Zealand Isaac Fotu (203-1993, college: Hawaii) who scored that evening 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and the former international power forward Kosuke Takeuchi (206-1985) supported him with 12 points and 14 rebounds. Five Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. Tochigi Brex's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by American forward Keve Aluma (206-1998, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Niigata A.. Point guard Reon Shibuta (175-1998) added 11 points and 5 assists. Defending champion maintains fifth position with 18-17 record, which they share with FE Nagoya. Niigata A. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 30 games lost. Tochigi Brex will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Niigata A. will play again against Tochigi Brex (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Niigata A.: K.Aluma 17+5reb+5ast, S.Reon 11+5ast, E.Zen 10+5reb+1ast, Y.Ikeda 8+2reb, S.Green 8+6reb+2ast, K.Kimura 7+2reb Tochigi Brex: I.Fotu 16+8reb+4ast, Y.Endo 15+4reb, M.Hiejima 14+1reb+3ast, K.Takeuchi 12+14reb, H.Watanabe 10+1reb+6ast, J.Yang 10+2reb+1ast Ryukyu GK - Toyama G. 105-81 There was no surprise when 7th ranked Toyama G. (7-28) was outleveled by fourth ranked Ryukyu GK (26-9) in Okinawa 105-81 on Saturday. Ryukyu GK made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Ryukyu GK outrebounded Toyama G. 42-24 including a 33-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Toyama G.'s players. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and power forward Allen Durham (198-1988, college: Grace Christian) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Durham is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Ryukyu GK players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by forward Novar Gadson (201-1989, college: Rider) did not help to save the game for Toyama G.. Guard Cody Demps (193-1993, college: Sacramento St.) added 14 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ryukyu GK have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Nagoya DD. Toyama G. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 28 games lost. Ryukyu GK will again meet at home Toyama G. (#7) in the next round. Toyama G. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Toyama G.: N.Gadson 22+6reb+3ast, C.Demps 14+1reb+3ast, S.Faye 13+2reb, N.Yoshiyuki 8+2reb, R.Ono 8+4reb+1ast, T.Mito 6+2reb+1ast Ryukyu GK: J.Cooley 25+13reb+1ast, A.Durham 17+5reb+4ast, K.Flippin 12+1reb+5ast, J.Duncan 10+13reb+1ast, R.Kishimoto 9+3reb+2ast, H.Falcon 8+2ast Sendai 89ers - Nagoya DD 74-90 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Nagoya DD (26-9) beat on the road 6th ranked Sendai 89ers (11-24) 90-74 on Saturday. Nagoya DD had a 25-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Scott Eatherton (206-1991, college: Northeastern, agency: BeoBasket) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and the former international point guard Takumi Saito (172-1995) supported him with 13 points and 9 assists. Five Nagoya DD players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Justin Burrell (207-1988, college: St.John's) did not help to save the game for Sendai 89ers. Point guard Ryota Kobayashi (178-1991) added 13 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nagoya DD maintains third position with 26-9 record having just five point less than leader Shimane SM, which they share with Ryukyu GK. Newly promoted Sendai 89ers keep the sixth place with 24 games lost. They share the position with Ibaraki R.. Nagoya DD will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sendai 89ers will play again against Nagoya DD (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Sendai 89ers: J.Burrell 16+11reb, R.Kobayashi 13+6ast, N.Boothe 11+5reb+1ast, M.Kataoka 9+1ast, K.Sawabe 7+1reb+1ast, G.Hamilton 6+3reb+4ast Nagoya DD: S.Eatherton 27+10reb+1ast, P.Ray 14+4reb+4ast, T.Saito 13+3reb+9ast, Y.Suda 13+2reb, C.Clarke 12+7reb+4ast, T.Nakahigashi 4+3reb+1ast Shiga L-Stars - San-en NP 79-87 Very expected game when 8th ranked Shiga L-Stars (4-31) lost at home to fourth ranked San-en NP (15-20) 87-79 on Saturday. San-en NP looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by center Kyle OQuinn (206-1990, college: Norfolk St., agency: Pensack Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and center Isaiah Hicks (206-1994, college: UNC) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Even 25 points and 6 rebounds by forward DeQuan Jones (203-1990, college: Miami, FL) did not help to save the game for Shiga L-Stars. Forward Kelvin Martin (196-1989, college: Charleston So.) added 15 points. Four Shiga L-Stars players scored in double figures. Shiga L-Stars' coach Luis Guil rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. San-en NP maintains fourth position with 15-20 record, which they share with Kyoto H. Shiga L-Stars lost eighteenth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 31 games lost. San-en NP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shiga L-Stars will play again against San-en NP (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Shiga L-Stars: D.Jones 25+6reb+1ast, K.Martin 15+4reb+2ast, K.Isaac Ravena 11+2reb+4ast, K.Toews 11+2reb+6ast, K.Koya 8+3reb, D.Doblas 6+8reb+1ast San-en NP: K.O'Quinn 27+11reb+5ast, I.Hicks 15+5reb+3ast, H.Kazuki 11+1reb+2ast, K.Kanamaru 10+1reb, F.Ravena 9+6reb+2ast, S.Ryusei 6+4reb+6ast Shimane SM - Hokkaido L. 101-96 Very predictable result when first ranked Shimane SM (28-7) won against at home 8th ranked Hokkaido L. (8-27) 101-96 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The winners were led by American forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 7 assists and Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Even 31 points and 7 rebounds by American-Finnish forward Alex Murphy (206-1993, college: Northeastern) did not help to save the game for Hokkaido L.. The former international guard Ryoma Hashimoto (178-1988) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Shimane SM and five Hokkaido L. players scored in double figures. Hokkaido L.'s coach Kenichi Sako tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Shimane SM have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-7 record. Loser Hokkaido L. keeps the eighth place with 27 games lost. Shimane SM will again meet at home Hokkaido L. (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hokkaido L. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Hokkaido L.: A.Murphy 31+7reb+3ast, B.Motum 19+6reb+3ast, R.Hashimoto 14+5reb+9ast, D.Ramos 13+7reb+3ast, K.Takahashi 10+3reb+2ast, S.Terazono 4+2reb Shimane SM: P.Buford 41+13reb+7ast, S.Ando 17+1reb+6ast, N.Kay 16+8reb+1ast, R.Travis 10+5reb, N.Williams 6+6reb, R.Abe 6+5reb+2ast Shinshu BW - Kawasaki BT 77-79 A very close game took place in Nagano between Kawasaki BT and Shinshu BW. Second ranked Kawasaki BT (21-14) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd ranked Shinshu BW (17-18). Kawasaki BT managed to escape with a 2-point win 79-77 on Saturday evening. Kawasaki BT looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by the former international power forward Nick Fazekas (211-1985, college: Nevada) who scored that evening 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Georgian Matt Janning (195-1988, college: Northeastern) supported him with 20 points and 6 assists. Kawasaki BT's coach Kenji Sato used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by American forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) did not help to save the game for Shinshu BW. The former international guard Yuta Okada (189-1998) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Kawasaki BT keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Yokohama BC. Loser Shinshu BW keeps the third place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Osaka E.. Kawasaki BT will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shinshu BW will play again against the league's leader Kawasaki BT and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Shinshu BW: J.Hawkinson 23+9reb+6ast, O.Yuta 16+5reb+6ast, K.Ko 15+2reb+1ast, A.McHenry 9+12reb+2ast, M.Reo 6+3reb+5ast, A.Matthew 3+1reb Kawasaki BT: N.Fazekas 26+7reb+4ast, M.Janning 20+3reb+6ast, Y.Fujii 14+2reb+5ast, T.Hasegawa 5, M.Young 4+7reb+6ast, S.Maeta 3 Yokohama BC - Chiba Jets 75-98 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Yokohama BC (21-14) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Chiba Jets (31-4) 98-75. Chiba Jets outrebounded Yokohama BC 46-34 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for American forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. The former international point guard Yuki Togashi (170-1993) contributed with 26 points and 7 assists for the winners. American Devin Oliver (204-1992, college: Dayton) replied with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Yokohama BC. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chiba Jets have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 31-4 record which they share with defeated Yokohama BC. Yokohama BC at the other side still keeps top place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Kawasaki BT. Chiba Jets will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yokohama BC will play again at home against the league's leader Chiba Jets and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Yokohama BC: K.Yuki 14+5ast, P.Auda 12+4reb+2ast, C.Jackson 12+7reb+1ast, D.Oliver 10+7reb+5ast, K.King 8+2ast, M.Hiroki 6+1reb+1ast Chiba Jets: Y.Togashi 26+7ast, J.Mooney 17+15reb+3ast, V.Law 16+11reb+4ast, C.Smith 12+7reb+5ast, S.Hara 11+1ast, G.Edwards 9+2reb+2ast |
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| Superliga Round 20: No surprise as #1 Peja defeat Rahoveci - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Superliga top team - Peja (14-3) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat eighth ranked Rahoveci (2-18) 82-76. Worth to mention a quality performance of American Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international Arti Hajdari (190-1993) who added 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American point guard Jack Pagenkopf (190-1997, college: Utah Tech) responded with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Peja maintains first position with 14-3 record. Rahoveci lost tenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 18 lost games. Peja are looking forward to face league's second-placed Prishtina at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rahoveci will play against Ylli (#3) in Therande and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. The game in Gjakove was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Trepca (10-9) played at the court of 5th ranked Vellaznimi (8-12). Trepca defeated Vellaznimi 87-71. The winners were led by the former international Drilon Hajrizi (202-1991) who scored that evening 20 points and Mikaile Tmusic supported him with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 21 points by American guard Jordan Harris (185-1999, college: GVSU) did not help to save the game for Vellaznimi. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trepca have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-9 record. Newly promoted Vellaznimi keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Trepca will play against Prizreni (#7) on the road in the next round. Vellaznimi will play against Bashkimi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Second ranked Prishtina (14-4) crushed at home 7th ranked Prizreni (6-12) by 20 points 72-52, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Brooks DeBisschop who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Prishtina's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Cameron Williams produced 14 points and 5 assists for the guests. Prishtina have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-4 record having just one point less than leader Peja. Prizreni at the other side keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. Prishtina will meet league's leader Peja on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Prizreni will play against Trepca (#4) and hope to secure a win. In the last game of round 20 Bashkimi lost to Ylli on the opponent's court 58-75. Ylli - Bashkimi 75-58 Rather expected game in Therande where 6th ranked Bashkimi (7-12) was defeated by third ranked Ylli (14-5) 75-58 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was the former international Gezim Morina (204-1992, agency: BIG) who scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Croatian forward Henrik Sirko (199-1993) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Ylli players scored in double figures. Jamaican power forward Samardo Samuels (206-1989, college: Louisville) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Prentiss Nixon (183-1997, college: Iowa St., agency: Green Sports Management) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Defending champion maintains third position with 14-5 record having just two point less than leader Peja. Bashkimi at the other side keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. Ylli will meet at home bottom-ranked Rahoveci (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Bashkimi will play against Vellaznimi in Gjakove and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ylli: G.Morina 23+7reb+3ast, H.Sirko 18+6reb+2ast, R.Davis 15+3reb+3ast, V.Bunjaku 10+5reb+5ast, M.Armstead 5+6reb+2ast, C.Harris 4+14reb+2ast Bashkimi: S.Samuels 18+12reb, D.Graf 11+7reb+2ast, D.Lekndreaj 11+6reb, P.Nixon 9+8reb+4ast, F.Rugova 6+5reb+1ast, A.Morina 3+2reb+3ast Peja - Rahoveci 82-76 Superliga top team - Peja (14-3) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat eighth ranked Rahoveci (2-18) 82-76. Worth to mention a quality performance of American Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international Arti Hajdari (190-1993) who added 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American point guard Jack Pagenkopf (190-1997, college: Utah Tech) responded with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Bardh Rexha (191-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Peja maintains first position with 14-3 record. Rahoveci lost tenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 18 lost games. Peja are looking forward to face league's second-placed Prishtina at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rahoveci will play against Ylli (#3) in Therande and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Peja: A.Hajdari 30+5reb+4ast, J.Tate 24+9reb+6ast, B.Waldow 13+10reb, A.Veseli 6+3reb+2ast, S.Zekiqi 5+3reb+1ast, Q.Arianit 3+7reb+2ast Rahoveci: J.Pagenkopf 29+7reb+4ast, G.Blackston 11+7reb+1ast, R.Bardh 10+10reb+1ast, I.Chumakov 7+3reb, U.Karanezi 6+5reb, A.Balluku 5+1ast Prishtina - Prizreni 72-52 Second ranked Prishtina (14-4) crushed at home 7th ranked Prizreni (6-12) by 20 points 72-52, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Prishtina dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Prizreni's 20. They outrebounded Prizreni 49-34 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Prishtina looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Prizreni's players. The best player for the winners was American power forward Brooks DeBisschop (206-1998, college: NAU) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import forward Dustin Thomas (203-1995, college: Arkansas) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Prishtina's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Cameron Williams (185-1995, college: MSU Denver, agency: Interperformances) produced 14 points and 5 assists and the former international Meriton Ismaili (193-2000) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Prishtina have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-4 record having just one point less than leader Peja. Prizreni at the other side keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. Prishtina will meet league's leader Peja on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Prizreni will play against Trepca (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Prishtina: D.Berisha 16+2reb+7ast, D.Thomas 16+16reb+2ast, B.DeBisschop 16+15reb+4ast, B.Gach 8+3reb+3ast, J.Palokaj 5+5reb+3ast, Z.Lejson 4+4reb+3ast Prizreni: C.Williams 14+3reb+5ast, L.Gilmore III 10+3reb+1ast, A.Grant 9+4reb+1ast, M.Ismaili 9+8reb+1ast, M.Ali Janjeva 5+7reb+2ast, Q.Ajazaj 2+5reb Vellaznimi - Trepca 71-87 The game in Gjakove was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Trepca (10-9) played at the court of 5th ranked Vellaznimi (8-12). Trepca defeated Vellaznimi 87-71. The winners were led by the former international Drilon Hajrizi (202-1991) who scored that evening 20 points and the former international Mikaile Tmusic (189-1993) supported him with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 21 points by American guard Jordan Harris (185-1999, college: GVSU) did not help to save the game for Vellaznimi. His fellow American import point guard Jahii Carson (178-1992, college: Arizona St., agency: BIG) added 16 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trepca have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-9 record. Newly promoted Vellaznimi keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Trepca will play against Prizreni (#7) on the road in the next round. Vellaznimi will play against Bashkimi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Trepca: D.Hajrizi 20+4reb+3ast, E.Kastrati 16+3reb+2ast, M.Tmusic 13+5reb+4ast, A.Gordon 9+8reb+1ast, J.Artis 9+4reb+3ast, K.Brown 8+4ast Vellaznimi: J.Harris 21+2reb+2ast, J.Carson 16+2reb+2ast, D.Dodd 9+7reb+2ast, D.Johnson 9+4reb, W.Brown 6+6reb+1ast, B.Zekiqi 6+2reb |
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| RNBL Round 21: Riga/DSN is defeated by RSU/VEF in a derby game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Riga: RSU/VEF (#1) and Riga/DSN (#8). RSU/VEF (14-2) crushed visiting Riga/DSN (4-11) by 29 points 84-55. RSU/VEF made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. RSU/VEF outrebounded Riga/DSN 49-26 including a 36-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Riga/DSN helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Nils Baumeisters (196-2003) stepped up and scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners and Rihards Berkolds (192-2004) chipped in 20 points. The best for the losing side was forward Kristers Skrinda (200-2006) with 15 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. RSU/VEF have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-2 record, which they share with Jelgava. Riga/DSN at the other side keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. RSU/VEF is looking forward to face Limbazi (#6) at home in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Riga/DSN's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga Gulbenes Buki. The game between Top Four teams took place in . First ranked host Kandava (15-2) smashed 3rd placed VeA (10-7) 101-61. Center Marcis Saulitis (209-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and Arvis Savcenko accounted for 12 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Janis Censonis (185-2005) came up with 21 points and 4 assists for VeA in the defeat. Kandava have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 15-2 record. VeA at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Bauska. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: Tukums was destroyed by Talsi on the opponent's court 98-70. Grobina unfortunately lost to Bauska in a home game 82-86. Liepaja/LSSS was rolled over Kekava on the road 57-76. Talsi - Tukums 98-70 Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Talsi and 11th ranked Tukums had identical 2-14 record. This time Talsi used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Tukums 98-70. Talsi dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Tukums' 32. Talsi forced 21 Tukums turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Tukums were plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Ansis Grinbergs (193-2000) nailed 18 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and guard Dinass Talents (181-2000) accounted for 18 points and 5 assists. Forward Martins Vinauds (195-1991) came up with 17 points and 4 assists and guard Eduards Horeliks (191-1991) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Tukums in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Talsi maintains tenth place with 3-14 record. Tukums lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Talsi will play against league's second-placed Jelgava on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tukums will have a break next round. Top scorers: Talsi: K.Snikvalds 19+2reb+5ast, T.Dinass 18+4reb+5ast, G.Ansis 18+7reb+8ast, M.Niks 10+2reb, V.Reinis 8+6reb+2ast, A.Markuss 7+3reb Tukums: M.Vinauds 17+4reb+4ast, H.Eduards 15+5reb+2ast, R.Kaulins 12+9reb, L.Ingvars 7+3reb+2ast, M.Andrejs 6+3reb, A.Kristians 5 Kandava - VeA 101-61 The game between Top Four teams took place in . First ranked host Kandava (15-2) smashed 3rd placed VeA (10-7) 101-61. Kandava dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to VeA's 22. Kandava forced 26 VeA turnovers and outrebounded them 57-35 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Center Marcis Saulitis (209-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and center Arvis Savcenko (198-1991) accounted for 12 points and 15 rebounds. Five Kandava players scored in double figures. Guard Janis Censonis (185-2005) came up with 21 points and 4 assists and forward Agris Stankevics (195-2000) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for VeA in the defeat. Kandava have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 15-2 record. VeA at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Bauska. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Kandava: M.Saulitis 25+15reb+3ast, A.Grinbergs 19+4reb+4ast, A.Strakis 12+2reb+2ast, A.Savcenko 12+15reb+3ast, K.Gotfrids 11+5reb+3ast, L.Kriss 10+7reb VeA: C.Janis 21+1reb+4ast, B.Artem 12+3reb, S.Toms 7+5reb, A.Stankevics 7+8reb+1ast, P.Krisjanis 6+2reb+2ast, B.Ricards 5+3reb+1ast Grobina - Bauska 82-86 Very predictable result when fourth ranked Bauska (10-7) defeated on the road 9th ranked Grobina (3-12) 86-82. Bauska dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Grobina's 32. Forward Ivars Zemitis (195-1990) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and forward Janis Eiduks (200-1993) accounted for 11 points and 14 rebounds. Estonian guard Kristaps Miglinieks (196-1990) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Niks Lagzdins (180-1993) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Grobina in the defeat. Five Bauska and four Grobina players scored in double figures. Grobina's coach Janis Sudmalis rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bauska moved-up to third place, which they share with VeA. Newly promoted Grobina keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. Bauska will play against Turiba (#7) at home in the next round. Grobina will play against Liepaja/LSSS and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bauska: I.Zemitis 23+13reb+1ast, R.Solzemnieks 18+5reb+2ast, G.Bricka 15+6reb+2ast, T.Vilks 12+3reb+7ast, J.Eiduks 11+14reb+2ast, V.Martins 5+3reb+2ast Grobina: K.Miglinieks 22+21reb+5ast, J.Kudis 17+8reb+1ast, N.Lagzdins 17+7reb+3ast, G.Jagmins 15+3reb+2ast, E.Sviklis 7+2reb+1ast, A.Jancauskis 2+4reb Kekava - Liepaja/LSSS 76-57 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Liepaja/LSSS's (7-11) road loss to seventh ranked Kekava (9-6) 57-76. Kekava forced 20 Liepaja/LSSS turnovers. Guard Davis Klegeris (185-1997) nailed 24 points and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winning side and Eduards Avotins (198-2001) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Edzus Brezinskis (190-2005) came up with 17 points and 4 steals and Adrians Visockis-Rubenis (194-2005) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Liepaja/LSSS in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kekava moved-up to fifth place. Liepaja/LSSS at the other side keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. Kekava will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Liepaja/LSSS will play against Grobina (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Kekava: D.Klegeris 24+3reb+6ast, E.Miculis 17+5reb+2ast, E.Avotins 17+7reb+2ast, V.Martins 6+3reb+1ast, E.Jasuks 4+1reb+1ast, D.Graveris 4+1ast Liepaja/LSSS: B.Edzus 17+4reb+2ast, V.Arturs 10+1reb+1ast, V.Adrians 7+6reb+3ast, A.Gustavs 7+6reb+1ast, N.Francois 6+5reb+1ast, S.Karlis 3+3reb RSU/VEF - Riga/DSN 84-55 The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Riga: RSU/VEF (#1) and Riga/DSN (#8). RSU/VEF (14-2) crushed visiting Riga/DSN (4-11) by 29 points 84-55. RSU/VEF made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. RSU/VEF outrebounded Riga/DSN 49-26 including a 36-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Riga/DSN helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Nils Baumeisters (196-2003) stepped up and scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners and Rihards Berkolds (192-2004) chipped in 20 points. The best for the losing side was forward Kristers Skrinda (200-2006) with 15 points and 6 rebounds and guard Pauls Katlaps (188-2006) scored 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. RSU/VEF have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-2 record, which they share with Jelgava. Riga/DSN at the other side keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. RSU/VEF is looking forward to face Limbazi (#6) at home in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Riga/DSN's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Riga Gulbenes Buki. Top scorers: RSU/VEF: B.Rihards 20+2reb+3ast, B.Nils 20+5reb+1ast, B.Raivo 11+8reb+2ast, A.Putans 9+5reb+2ast, V.Vadims 8+1reb, M.Krumins 7+3reb+4ast Riga/DSN: K.Pauls 16+2reb+3ast, S.Kristers 15+6reb+2ast, G.Dans 7+2reb+4ast, R.Ralfs 6+3reb, F.Martins 5+1reb, V.Karlis 4+8reb+3ast |
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| Al Riyadi Club is the Champion of Dubai International Tournament! - by Eurobasket News |
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Al Riyadi Beirut - Dynamo Lebanon 86:85 Al Riyadi Club is the Champion of Dubai International Tournament! They overcame Dynamo Lebanon 86-85 in a thrilling Final. Trailing 20-29 at the end of the first period, Al Riyadi replied with a 31-22 run in the second frame. Moreover, Al Riyadi Beirut won the third quarter 18-16, whilst Dynamo Lebanon closed the game with an 18-17 rally for the final result. Club Africain overcame Beirut 84-79 in the gam for the 3rd place. |
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| NKL Round 4 (Second Stage): Suduva-Mantinga defeat Atletas in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Seventh-ranked Atletas (13-16) gave a tough game to first ranked Suduva-Mantinga (25-4) in Marijampole on Saturday. Suduva-Mantinga managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected much easier game. Suduva-Mantinga made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Marijus Uzupis (197-1993) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 5 rebounds and Aurelijus Pukelis (205-1994) who added 14 points during the contest. At the losing side forward Edas Valenta (198-2003) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Suduva-Mantinga have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 25-4 record. Atletas at the other side keeps the seventh place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Stekas. Suduva-Mantinga are looking forward to face Zalgiris II (#3) in Kaunas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Atletas will play at home against Vytis (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between Top Four teams took place in Telsiai. Their biggest opponent host Telsiai (23-7) lost to third ranked Zalgiris II (21-8) 87-75. The winners were led by center Motiejus Krivas (214-2004) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Liutauras Lelevicius supported him with 18 points and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 assists by point guard Ignas Razutis (185-1987) did not help to save the game for Telsiai. Zalgiris II maintains third position with 21-8 record having four points less than leader Stekas. Telsiai at the other side keeps the second place with seven games lost. Zalgiris II will play against league's leader Suduva-Mantinga in Marijampole in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Telsiai will have a break next round. The game in Silute was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Vytis (18-12) played at the court of 6th ranked Silute (14-16). Vytis defeated Silute 86-71 on Saturday. Augustinas Mikstas fired 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Yevgen Balaban produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Vytis maintains fifth position with 18-12 record. Silute lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 16 games lost. Vytis will meet Atletas (#7) in the next round. Silute will play against Mazeikiai and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Delikatesas won against Neptunas-Akv. on the opponent's court 81-65. Palanga managed to outperform Vilkaviskis in a home game 69-68. Kretinga was rolled over Stekas on the road 94-75. Neptunas-Akv. - Delikatesas 65-81 Very expected game in Klaipeda where 14th ranked Neptunas-Akv. (5-24) was defeated by ninth ranked Delikatesas (13-17) 81-65 on Saturday. Delikatesas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American center Corey Boyd (206-1998) fired 29 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Sarunas Kulevicius (193-1989) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Boyd is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Gabrielius Mazeika (206-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and Gediminas Lesciauskas (197-2001) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Neptunas-Akv.'s coach Alfredas Kaniava rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Delikatesas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 13-17 record. Neptunas-Akv. lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Delikatesas will meet higher ranked Stekas (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Neptunas-Akv. will play against Vilkaviskis (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Neptunas-Akv.: M.Gabrielius 18+14reb, L.Gediminas 16+2reb+6ast, R.Matas 16+3reb+2ast, A.Sidarevicius 5+3reb+1ast, K.Kristupas 3+4reb+2ast, S.Rytis 3+3reb+2ast Delikatesas: B.Corey 29+7reb+2ast, S.Kulevicius 20+5reb+9ast, P.Gaidys 10+10reb+5ast, D.Rackley 8+8reb+10ast, V.Vilius 7+3reb, F.Salsamendi 5+3reb+1ast Palanga - Vilkaviskis 69-68 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when thirteenth ranked Palanga (11-19) edged at home 12th ranked Vilkaviskis (10-19) 69-68 on Saturday. Palanga dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Vilkaviskis' 22. They outrebounded Vilkaviskis 37-25 including 24 on the defensive glass. American power forward Justin Young (202-1998, college: CPP) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Tadas Kymantas (186-1995) chipped in 12 points. Rokas Stankevicius (202-1995, agency: BIG) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Mantvydas Zukauskas (192-1998) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Palanga moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Kretinga. Vilkaviskis lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. Palanga will meet at home higher ranked Rytas 2 (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vilkaviskis will play against Neptunas-Akv. in Klaipeda and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Vilkaviskis: R.Stankevicius 19+9reb+3ast, M.Zukauskas 13+2reb+6ast, M.Zaunieriunas 12+1reb+3ast, A.Ene 9+2reb+1ast, A.Urkis 9+3reb, K.Metrikis 6+1reb+2ast Palanga: J.Young 20+17reb+2ast, T.Kymantas 12+4reb+1ast, Z.Owens 11+2reb+2ast, J.Ernestas 7+3reb+2ast, B.Tadas 5+5reb, V.Uzkuraitis 5+1reb Suduva-Mantinga - Atletas 79-76 Seventh-ranked Atletas (13-16) gave a tough game to first ranked Suduva-Mantinga (25-4) in Marijampole on Saturday. Suduva-Mantinga managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected much easier game. Suduva-Mantinga made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Marijus Uzupis (197-1993) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 5 rebounds and Aurelijus Pukelis (205-1994) who added 14 points during the contest. At the losing side forward Edas Valenta (198-2003) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Medas Kuprijanovas (197-1996) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Five Suduva-Mantinga and four Atletas players scored in double figures. Suduva-Mantinga have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 25-4 record. Atletas at the other side keeps the seventh place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Stekas. Suduva-Mantinga are looking forward to face Zalgiris II (#3) in Kaunas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Atletas will play at home against Vytis (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Atletas: V.Edas 15+6reb+2ast, B.Tautvydas 12+3reb, R.Adomas 11+4reb, P.Danisevicius 11+3reb+4ast, K.Tomas 10+4reb+2ast, M.Kuprijanovas 9+6reb+3ast Suduva-Mantinga: A.Pukelis 14+4reb, M.Uzupis 13+5reb+3ast, J.Nausedas 11+5reb, P.Beliavicius 11+2reb+4ast, E.Dziaugys 11+6reb, T.Kliucinykas 8+4reb+1ast Telsiai - Zalgiris II 75-87 The game between Top Four teams took place in Telsiai. Their biggest opponent host Telsiai (23-7) lost to third ranked Zalgiris II (21-8) 87-75. Zalgiris II made 26-of-29 charity shots (89.7 percent) during the game. Zalgiris II outrebounded Telsiai 29-16 including a 21-10 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Zalgiris II especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. Telsiai was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by center Motiejus Krivas (214-2004) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Liutauras Lelevicius (201-2003) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Four Zalgiris II players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 assists by point guard Ignas Razutis (185-1987) did not help to save the game for Telsiai. Forward Rolandas Jakstas (202-1992) added 14 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Zalgiris II maintains third position with 21-8 record having four points less than leader Stekas. Telsiai at the other side keeps the second place with seven games lost. Zalgiris II will play against league's leader Suduva-Mantinga in Marijampole in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Telsiai will have a break next round. Top scorers: Telsiai: I.Razutis 22+1reb+10ast, R.Jakstas 14+7reb+3ast, D.Rasys 10, O.Kaminskis 9+1reb+1ast, M.Norkus 7+3reb, S.Fasoyiro 6+1reb Zalgiris II: K.Kajus 18+2reb+4ast, L.Liutauras 18+2reb+4ast, K.Motiejus 16+10reb, M.Nedas 10+1reb+3ast, B.Dovydas 8+3reb+2ast, G.Dominykas 6+1reb+2ast Stekas - Kretinga 94-75 Not a big story in a game in Vilnius where 11th ranked Kretinga (11-19) was rolled over by eighth ranked Stekas (13-16) 94-75 on Saturday. Stekas dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Kretinga's 34. They outrebounded Kretinga 47-29 including 19 on the offensive glass. Stekas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Mantas Serksnas (200-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 26 points and 4 assists for the winners. Justas Sukelis (193-1997) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. Ukrainian swingman Maksym Lutsenko (188-1993, agency: BIG) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and guard Martynas Mazeika (193-1985, agency: Interperformances) added 7 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Kretinga's coach Arimantas Mikalocius rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Stekas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Atletas. Loser Kretinga keeps the eleventh position with 19 games lost. They share it with Palanga. Stekas will meet at home Delikatesas (#9) in the next round. Kretinga will have a break next round. Top scorers: Kretinga: M.Lutsenko 19+5reb+1ast, M.Jurkaitis 12+2reb+2ast, R.Arunas 10+1reb+1ast, V.Anisimov 7+4reb+3ast, M.Mazeika 7+4reb+6ast, R.Nacius 7+1reb+1ast Stekas: M.Serksnas 26+2reb+4ast, T.Rinkunas 20+2reb+4ast, J.Sukelis 19+9reb+1ast, K.Brusokas 9+8reb+1ast, P.Semaska 8+4reb+5ast, J.Sinica 8+4reb+3ast Silute - Vytis 71-86 The game in Silute was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Vytis (18-12) played at the court of 6th ranked Silute (14-16). Vytis defeated Silute 86-71 on Saturday. Vytis looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Augustinas Mikstas (203-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Titas Janusevicius (188-2001) chipped in 22 points. Ukrainian Yevgen Balaban (203-1996, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and Canadian guard Jalen Warren (188-1999, college: UIC) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Silute players scored in double figures. Vytis maintains fifth position with 18-12 record. Silute lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 16 games lost. Vytis will meet Atletas (#7) in the next round. Silute will play against Mazeikiai and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Silute: Y.Balaban 16+15reb+4ast, J.Warren 13+4reb+6ast, D.Anuzis 11+7reb+4ast, E.Preibys 11+2reb, J.Alexander 8+1ast, J.Liesis 6+3reb+1ast Vytis: M.Augustinas 25+6reb, J.Titas 22+4reb+2ast, R.Maciulis 9+3reb+3ast, K.Kokoska 8+5reb+2ast, E.Jonkus 8+3reb+8ast, E.Zilius 5+2reb+4ast |
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| LBBL Round 18: Esch beat T71 in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in LBBL is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Esch. First ranked Esch faced one of their biggest challengers T71. Host Esch (14-4) defeated guests from Dudelange (13-5) 74-56. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of T71. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was American swingman Jordan Hicks (201-1990, college: Loyola, IL) who scored 23 points. The former international power forward Clancy Rugg (204-1991, college: Vermont) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Esch's coach Franck Meriguet used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jimmie Taylor (193-1994, college: Rider) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds. Esch have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-4 record. T71 at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Esch are looking forward to face Grengewald (#9) in Niederanven in the next round and are hoping to win another game. T71 will play at home against Arantia (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Larochette was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Residence (10-8) played at the court of sixth ranked Arantia (11-7). Arantia managed to secure a 7-point victory 91-84. It was a good game for American guard Jamison Overton (198, college: Weber St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Steven Julian contributed with 21 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. American-DR Congolese forward Henry Pwono (198-1991, college: ECU) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for Residence. Arantia have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Residence lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Arantia will play against higher ranked T71 (#3) in Dudelange in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Residence will play at home against Sparta and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 18 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Musel Pikes was defeated by Sparta in Bertrange 106-91. Contern beat Heffingen at home 78-70. Grengewald lost to Soleuvre on the opponent's court 78-87. The best stats of 18th round was 35 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds by Terry Winn III of Grengewald. Esch - T71 74-56 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Esch. First ranked Esch faced one of their biggest challengers T71. Host Esch (14-4) defeated guests from Dudelange (13-5) 74-56. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of T71. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was American swingman Jordan Hicks (201-1990, college: Loyola, IL) who scored 23 points. The former international power forward Clancy Rugg (204-1991, college: Vermont) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Esch players scored in double figures. Esch's coach Franck Meriguet used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jimmie Taylor (193-1994, college: Rider) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Moses Greenwood (201-1997, college: SE Louisiana) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Esch have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-4 record. T71 at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Esch are looking forward to face Grengewald (#9) in Niederanven in the next round and are hoping to win another game. T71 will play at home against Arantia (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Esch: J.Hicks 23+3reb+1ast, C.Rugg 15+8reb+3ast, J.Monteiro 10+5reb, A.Rodenbourg 10+5reb+3ast, C.Cornu 7, J.Biever 4+4reb+5ast T71: M.Greenwood 14+7reb, J.Taylor 13+9reb+3ast, J.Kalmes 8+3reb+1ast, K.Moura 7+2reb+3ast, C.Jack 6+3reb, G.Logins 5+2reb Arantia - Residence 91-84 The game in Larochette was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Residence (10-8) played at the court of sixth ranked Arantia (11-7). Arantia managed to secure a 7-point victory 91-84. It was a good game for American guard Jamison Overton (198, college: Weber St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import power forward Steven Julian (198-1996, college: Cornell) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Four Arantia players scored in double figures. American-DR Congolese forward Henry Pwono (198-1991, college: ECU) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and the former international forward Oliver Vujakovic (192-1996) added 25 points in the effort for Residence. Arantia have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Residence lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Arantia will play against higher ranked T71 (#3) in Dudelange in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Residence will play at home against Sparta and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Arantia: J.Overton 29+10reb+1ast, S.Julian 21+17reb+2ast, S.Oleksandr 14+1reb, M.Mykolas 13+2reb, M.Wilson 6+3reb+4ast, D.Wilson 6+7reb+3ast Residence: O.Vujakovic 25+2reb+2ast, H.Pwono 22+14reb+3ast, G.Dressler 17+4reb+2ast, C.Jones 9+2reb, D.David 5+8reb+2ast, T.Cames 4+3reb+1ast Sparta - Musel Pikes 106-91 There was no surprise in Bertrange where 10th ranked Musel Pikes (6-12) was defeated by eighth ranked Sparta (8-10) 106-91. Sparta shot 60.6 percent from the field. They also forced 20 Musel Pikes turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Musel Pikes' players. It was a good game for American guard LaVone Holland II (190-1994, college: NKU) who led his team to a victory with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. The other American import forward Cam Gregory (203-1995, college: Loyola, MD) contributed with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Holland II is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Sparta players scored in double figures. Sparta's coach Christophe Flammang allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Devonte Patterson (201-1996, college: PVAMU) replied with 43 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and the former international guard Tom Welter (180-1993) added 20 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Musel Pikes. Sparta have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Contern. Musel Pikes lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Grengewald. Sparta will play against higher ranked Residence (#6) in Bereldange in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Musel Pikes will play at home against Etzella and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Sparta: L.Holland II 26+6reb+9ast, C.Gregory 23+9reb+5ast, L.Max 20+3reb+1ast, Y.Verbeelen 12+4reb+3ast, I.White 12+4reb+2ast, T.Nicolas 7+1reb Musel Pikes: D.Patterson 43+7reb+4ast, T.Welter 20+5reb+1ast, A.Bivins 10+4reb, M.Jeff 8+3reb, J.Kox 6+3reb+1ast, G.Kerschen 4+3reb Contern - Heffingen 78-70 No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Contern (8-10) defeated at home bottom-ranked Heffingen (2-16) 78-70. Contern forced 20 Heffingen turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. It was a good game for American swingman Tyler Cartaino (198-1996, college: Chaminade) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. The other American import guard Clay Guillozet (193-1997, college: Valdosta St.) contributed with 25 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Contern players scored in double figures. Contern's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international point guard Philippe Arendt (187-1998) replied with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Justin Strings (201-1996, college: Sacramento St.) added 21 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Heffingen. Contern maintains seventh position with 8-10 record, which they share with Sparta. Heffingen at the other side stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Contern will play against Soleuvre (#11) in Belvaux in the next round. Heffingen will play at home against the league's second-placed Amicale where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Contern: C.Guillozet 25+4reb+5ast, T.Cartaino 22+11reb+3ast, C.Mertzig 10+4reb+1ast, A.Ndiaye 10+14reb+1ast, R.Wolzfeld 5+4reb+2ast, N.Hittelet 3+1reb Heffingen: P.Arendt 29+7reb+5ast, J.Strings 21+12reb, L.Demuth 5+9reb+1ast, T.Schomer 5+2reb+2ast, M.Schmit 4+1reb, T.Schomer 4+6reb+4ast Soleuvre - Grengewald 87-78 There was a minor upset in Belvaux where 9th ranked Grengewald (6-12) was defeated by eleventh ranked Soleuvre (4-14) 87-78. Soleuvre made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Soleuvre had a 37-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American center Dakota Quinn (206, college: MNU, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Tariq Silver (196-1998, college: Austin Peay) contributed with 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Soleuvre players scored in double figures. American swingman Terry Winn III (201-1995, college: UTRGV) replied with 35 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and the former international swingman Patrick Arbaut (186-1987) added 8 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Grengewald. Newly promoted Soleuvre maintains eleventh position with 4-14 record. Grengewald at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Musel Pikes. Soleuvre will play against higher ranked Contern (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Grengewald will play against the league's leader Esch where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Soleuvre: G.Weis 22+2reb+4ast, D.Quinn 21+17reb+4ast, T.Silver 21+7reb+3ast, V.Heuschling 12+7reb+3ast, G.Davide 9+4reb+4ast, G.Angelos 2+3reb Grengewald: T.Winn III 35+9reb+3ast, A.Burgett 10+3reb, T.Barnes 9+7reb, T.Schleimer 9+2reb+2ast, P.Arbaut 8+6reb+2ast, L.Breuskin 4+2reb |
| Nationale 2 Round 17: Kordall Steelers beat Avanti in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rodange. First ranked Kordall Steelers faced second-ranked Avanti. Host Kordall Steelers (12-3) defeated guests from Mondorf (11-4) 83-73. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Avanti. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Kordall Steelers maintains first place with 12-3 record. Avanti at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Kordall Steelers are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Black Frogs (#9) in Warken in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Avanti will play at home against Wooltz (#7) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. The game in Mondercange was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Bascharage (10-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Mess (4-11). Bascharage did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 96-78. Bascharage have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Black Star. Mess at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Wooltz. Bascharage will play against Black Star (#3) in Mersch in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Mess will play against Mamer (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Wooltz was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Bascharage (10-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Wooltz (4-11). Bascharage managed to secure a 5-point victory 75-70 on Sunday. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Bascharage. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Black Star. Newly promoted Wooltz keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Mess. Bascharage will meet at home Black Star (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Wooltz will play against the league's second-placed Avanti (#2) in Mondorf and hope to secure a win. In the last two games of round 17 Mess was crushed by Racing in Luxembourg 100-80. Mamer smashed Black Frogs at home 97-71. Mess - Bascharage 78-96 The game in Mondercange was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Bascharage (10-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Mess (4-11). Bascharage did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 96-78. Bascharage have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Black Star. Mess at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Wooltz. Bascharage will play against Black Star (#3) in Mersch in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Mess will play against Mamer (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Racing - Mess 100-80 There was no surprise in Luxembourg where 8th ranked Mess (4-11) was crushed by sixth ranked Racing (8-8) 100-80 on Saturday. Racing maintains sixth place with 8-8 record. Loser Mess dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Wooltz. Racing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mess will play against Mamer (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Kordall Steelers - Avanti 83-73 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rodange. First ranked Kordall Steelers faced second-ranked Avanti. Host Kordall Steelers (12-3) defeated guests from Mondorf (11-4) 83-73. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Avanti. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Kordall Steelers maintains first place with 12-3 record. Avanti at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Kordall Steelers are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Black Frogs (#9) in Warken in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Avanti will play at home against Wooltz (#7) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. Mamer - Black Frogs 97-71 No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Mamer (8-7) smashed at home bottom-ranked Black Frogs (1-14) 97-71 on Sunday. Mamer maintains fifth place with 8-7 record. Black Frogs lost their fourteenth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Mamer will meet Mess (#8) in the next round. Black Frogs will play against the league's leader Kordall Steelers and hope to win that game. Wooltz - Bascharage 70-75 The game in Wooltz was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Bascharage (10-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Wooltz (4-11). Bascharage managed to secure a 5-point victory 75-70 on Sunday. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Bascharage. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Black Star. Newly promoted Wooltz keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Mess. Bascharage will meet at home Black Star (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Wooltz will play against the league's second-placed Avanti (#2) in Mondorf and hope to secure a win. |
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| ABL: Chalmers make impact as Valientes beat Black bears - by Eurobasket News |
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Former NBA player Mario Chalmers (188-PG-1986, college: Kansas) teamed up with Antonio Hester (199-PF-1990, college: Mobile, AL, agency: Rigorer Korea Agency) for Zamboanga Valientes' 92-82 win over the Macau Black Bears in the third leg of the 2023 ASEAN Basketball League Invitational at the MABA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Hester topscored with 21 points while Chalmers added 19 in his debut for the Valientes. Mohamed Sesay came off the bench with 12 points while Rudy Lingganay (178-PG-1986) added 11. The victory was good enough to improve the Valientes record to 4-5. Zamboanga brought in the 36-year-old Chalmers, a former teammate of LeBron James in the Miami Heat that won the 2012 and 2013 NBA titles. They will next face the Bangkok Tigers on MOnday followed by another game against HongKong Eastern on Tuesday. Courtesy of: abs-cbn.com |
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| BOV League D1 Round 12: Bupa lose to Mellieha in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Very significant was Mellieha's (#1, 9-3) victory against 4th ranked Bupa (5-7) 95-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bupa. Mellieha maintains first position with 9-3 record. Bupa at the other side keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. Mellieha are again looking forward to face Bupa (#4) in Luxol in the next round. Bupa will have a break next round. The game in Hibernians was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Starlites (7-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Hibernians (4-8). Starlites managed to secure a 8-point victory 92-84. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Depiro. Hibernians at the other side stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. They share it with Gzira Athleta. Starlites will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hibernians will play again on the road against Starlites (#3) and hope to get back on the winning track. The game in Birkirkara was also quite interesting. Second ranked Depiro (7-5) played at the court of 5th ranked Gzira Athleta (4-8). Depiro managed to secure a 6-point victory 75-69 on Sunday. Depiro have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-5 record having just two points less than leader Mellieha, which they share with Starlites. Gzira Athleta lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Hibernians. Depiro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gzira Athleta will play again against the league's second-placed Depiro (#2) in Imtarfa and hope to secure a win. Mellieha - Bupa 95-82 Very significant was Mellieha's (#1, 9-3) victory against 4th ranked Bupa (5-7) 95-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bupa. Mellieha maintains first position with 9-3 record. Bupa at the other side keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. Mellieha are again looking forward to face Bupa (#4) in Luxol in the next round. Bupa will have a break next round. Hibernians - Starlites 84-92 The game in Hibernians was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Starlites (7-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Hibernians (4-8). Starlites managed to secure a 8-point victory 92-84. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Depiro. Hibernians at the other side stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. They share it with Gzira Athleta. Starlites will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hibernians will play again on the road against Starlites (#3) and hope to get back on the winning track. Gzira Athleta - Depiro 69-75 The game in Birkirkara was also quite interesting. Second ranked Depiro (7-5) played at the court of 5th ranked Gzira Athleta (4-8). Depiro managed to secure a 6-point victory 75-69 on Sunday. Depiro have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-5 record having just two points less than leader Mellieha, which they share with Starlites. Gzira Athleta lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Hibernians. Depiro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gzira Athleta will play again against the league's second-placed Depiro (#2) in Imtarfa and hope to secure a win. |
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| Suhbaatar edged Bodonguud on Sunday - by Eurobasket News |
| Suhbaatar edged Bodonguud 69-64 on Sunday. They grabbed a 15-9 lead at the start and had a 38-36 halftime advantage. Suhbaatar increased to a 56-50 lead at the end of the third quarter and celebrated a 5-point total win. Bayarhu led the way with 20 points and Damdinsuren delivered 12. Enhlen posted 11, whilst Menhbayar added 10. Esehbat replied with 12 points in the losing effort. |
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| Jacoby Ross agreed terms with Sutjeska - by Zeljko Zule | ||||
Among many awards his team made it to the SWAC Tournament Semifinals. He was also voted to All-SWAC Freshman of the Year back in 2018. Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him to get the job in pro basketball. Ross graduated from Lindenwood University in 2022 and it will be his first season in pro basketball. |
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| Siakam, Raptors rally past Grizzlies 106-103 as Morant sits - by Eurobasket News |
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Pascal Siakam (6'9''-F-1994, college: NM State) scored 19 points, including a pair of free throws with 9 seconds left, and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-103 on Sunday. Jaren Jackson Jr. missed a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds left that would have tied the game for the Grizzlies, who played without star Ja Morant because of right wrist soreness. Toronto won its second straight game and went 4-3 on its season-long seven-game road swing. Memphis has lost three straight and eight of nine. Chris Boucher (6'10''-F/C-1993, college: Oregon) scored 17 points and matched his season high with three 3-pointers for the Raptors. Scottie Barnes (6'7''-F-2001, college: FSU) scored 13 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, including a pair of key baskets down the stretch. Fred Van Vleet had 15 points and seven assists. 'Things got tight in the fourth quarter,' Barnes said. 'It was just the ball was coming to me, and I was having a ball. I was just trying to get downhill and win the game.' Desmond Bane (6'6''-G-1998, college: TCU) led Memphis with 26 points, while Jackson had 18 points and four blocks. In addition to Morant, the Grizzlies were missing center Steven Adams (7'0''-C/F-1993, college: Pittsburgh) (right knee) and forward Dillon Brooks (6'7''-G/F-1996, college: Oregon), who served a league-assessed one-game suspension for his confrontation with Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell on Thursday. Toronto put the game away by outscoring Memphis 28-17 in the fourth quarter, and Bane said there are obviously things that need to change. 'I think just valuing every possession,' the Grizzlies guard said. 'Understanding the magnitude of every possession for a full 48 minutes, but especially down the stretch. When it comes down to it, we've got to be able to rebound the basketball and not allow teams to get second chances.' Memphis led most of the game before Toronto asserted itself late. The Grizzlies were ahead 81-66 with 4:44 left in the third quarter. The Raptors got within 86-78 entering the fourth. 'You don't want to try and come down and out-jump-shoot teams,' Raptors coach Nick Nurse said. 'They were open shots, but we needed to get in attack mode and attack the paint. (Jump shots) are great when they all go in, but when none of them go in, it looks and feels really bad, and you put yourself in a big hole.' Precious Achiuwa (6'9''-SF-1999, college: Memphis) got free for a baseline dunk with 2:32 left that gave the Raptors a 100-99 lead. From there, the teams traded baskets until Barnes hit a pair of shots, the latter with 20.1 seconds left for a 104-103 advantage. 'It was a great win ... to close it out with that fourth quarter,' VanVleet said. 'Things were not really going our way. We just hung in there and made a couple of more plays at the end.' Courtesy of: apnews.com |
| Knicks rally from 21 points down, beat Sixers 108-97 - by Eurobasket News |
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Julius Randle (6'9''-F/C-1994, college: Kentucky) had 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and Jalen Brunson (6'1''-G-1996, college: Villanova) scored 21 points and the New York Knicks overcame an early 21-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-97 on Sunday night. Evan Fournier (6'6''-G/F-1992) came off the bench to add 17 points for the Knicks, who were playing a night after an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Joel Embiid (7'0''-C/F-1994, college: Kansas) had 31 points for the 76ers, going 18 of 19 from the free throw line, and grabbed 14 rebounds. Philadelphia went ahead by 21 points in the first quarter, but the Knicks continued to chip away and cut it to 53-51 at halftime. Randle's 3-pointer to start the second half put New York ahead 54-53, its first lead since 2-0. Philadelphia went back up by eight and led 79-76 heading into the fourth quarter. Tyrese Maxey (6'4''-PG-2000, college: Kentucky) opened the final quarter with a three-point play, but the Knicks scored the next 10 points and capped a 15-2 run on Fournier's 3-pointer, giving them a 91-84 lead. They never trailed again. The 76ers pulled within three, but Randle's floater made it 102-92 with 2:18 remaining. Philadelphia never got closer than eight the rest of the way. Miles McBride had 14 points and Isaiah Hartenstein tied a season high with 14 rebounds for the Knicks. De'Anthony Melton (6'4''-G-1998, college: USC) and Tobias Harris (6'9''-F-1992, college: Tennessee) each had 14 points for the 76ers. James Harden had 12 points and 12 assists. Philadelphia had won nine of its previous 10 games. Courtesy of: cbsnews.com |
| LeBron James 36 Points Away From NBA Scoring Record, Lakers Fall to Pelicans 131-126 - by Eurobasket News |
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LeBron James (6'8''-SF-1984) moved 36 points away from breaking the NBA career scoring record in the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-126 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night that ended the Pelicans' losing streak at 10 games. James had 27 points to go with nine rebounds and six assists as he continued to close in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record total of 38,387 points. Brandon Ingram (6'9''-SF-1997, college: Duke) scored 35 points for the Pelicans. CJ McCollum (6'4''-G-1991, college: Lehigh) had 23 points, highlighted by a late 3 to help New Orleans close out the final 3:14 on a 9-5 run that kept the Lakers at bay. Anthony Davis had 34 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers. They led by 12 when James' finger role made it 84-72 in the third quarter. The Pelicans chipped away and closed the period with five quick points on McCollum's transition floater and Jose Alvarado's 3 after he caught a deflected inbound pass. That sequence cut the Lakers' advantage to 106-103, and New Orleans surged into the lead when Trey Murphy III (6'9''-F-2000, college: Virginia) hit back-to-back 3s, the second from 27 feet, to make it 114-108. The game remained tight after that but the Pelicans didn't allow Los Angeles to regain the lead. Murphy finished with 21 points and Alvarado had 18. Jonas Valanciunas (7'0''-C-1992) had 18 points and 14 rebounds for New Orleans but left late in the third quarter with a right knee injury and did not return. Davis scored 18 of his points in the first half, when the Lakers shot 55.1%, including 6 of 15 from deep, and opened up a double-digit lead. The Pelicans briefly closed to 61-56 when Ingram, who had 16 first-half points, hit a driving floater off the glass while being fouled by Troy Brown Jr. The Lakers then closed the second quarter on an 11-5 run. James and Westbrook each hit layups during the stint. Davis added a turnaround hook and Schroder's 3 than went down after a high bounce off the back rim in the final seconds, giving Los Angeles a 72-61 lead at the break. Courtesy of: nbclosangeles.com |
| Antetokounmpo has triple-double; Bucks defeat Heat 123-115 for 7th straight win - by Eurobasket News |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (6'11''-F-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) had a triple-double with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Miami Heat 123-115 on Saturday night for their seventh straight victory. Jimmy Butler (6'7''-G/F-1989, college: Marquette) scored 32 points and Tyler Herro added 24 for the Heat, who had just nine available players. Notable injured Miami players included Kyle Lowry (6'0''-PG-1986, college: Villanova) (sore left knee) and Victor Oladipo (6'4''-G-1992, college: Indiana) (sprained right ankle). Antetokounmpo had his third triple-double of the season and 32nd of his career. The 11 assists matched his season high. The two-time MVP had 26 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a victory at Minnesota on Nov. 4. He had 30 points, 21 and 10 assists in an overtime win at Toronto on Jan. 4. Antetokounmpo's latest triple-double came two nights after he scored 54 points in a 106-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. During the Bucks' six-game winning streak, Antetokounmpo is averaging 39.4 points, 14.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Khris Middleton (6'8''-SF-1991, college: Texas A&M) added 24 points, Grayson Allen (6'5''-G-1995, college: Duke) 19, Jrue Holiday (6'4''-G-1990, college: UCLA) 15 and Pat Connaughton 14. The Bucks gained a measure of revenge after losing consecutive games in Miami on Jan. 12 and 14. Antetokounmpo didn't play in either of those games. Miami's Gabe Vincent (6'3''-G-1996, college: UCSB) had a career-high 28 points in one of the Heat's victories over the Bucks and 27 in the other. Vincent had just seven points Saturday, The Heat trailed throughout the first half until Herro sank a 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie it at 62l at the break. Miami missed 12 of its first 13 3-point attempts and was just 5 of 20 from beyond the arc, but the Heat stayed close by committing just one first-half turnover. Courtesy of: wsvn.com |
| Sources: Nets trading star guard Kyrie Irving to Mavericks - by Eurobasket News |
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The Brooklyn Nets are trading Kyrie Irving (6'3''-G-1992, college: Duke) to the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday. The Mavericks are sending Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, an unprotected 2029 first-round pick and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029 to the Nets in exchange for Irving and Markieff Morris, sources said. The Nets plan to offer the picks acquired in the trade -- as well as their 2023 first-round pick via the Philadelphia 76ers -- in trade talks to try to improve the roster ahead of the Thursday trade deadline, sources said. The Lakers and Nets discussed possible Irving deals on Friday and Saturday, but ultimately the Mavericks' package gave the Nets a better chance to surround Kevin Durant (6'9''-SF-1988, college: Texas) with players now -- as well as the opportunity to acquire three draft picks, sources said. The Nets had been looking at three-way deals involving the Lakers before discussions with the Mavericks came together fairly quickly Sunday afternoon, sources said. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has a long history with Irving, going back to their Nike days together, and Dallas coach Jason Kidd was a proponent of the trade. The Mavericks also ran the deal for Irving past All-NBA star Luka Doncic (6'7''-G-1999), who gave it a nod, a source told ESPN. The Mavs can now wait to see how the rest of the season goes before deciding on a new deal for Irving. Dinwiddie, meanwhile, returns to Brooklyn, where he played for five seasons before sustaining an ACL injury early in the 2020-21 season. Irving's tenure in Brooklyn ends after a tumultuous four seasons that included injuries, dozens of missed games due to a refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and a suspension this season for promoting a movie that contained antisemitic themes. Irving, 30, opted into the final season of his deal in the summer but requested a trade earlier this week after failing to reach an agreement with Brooklyn on an extension. Irving has been seeking a deal in the neighborhood of a four-year, $198.5 million maximum extension available to him until June 30, sources said. He is also eligible to sign a two-year, $83 million extension with the Mavericks until June 30. Irving has played fewer than 150 games combined over the past four seasons but remained a max-level player when he was on the court. Irving is averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game this season on excellent efficiency. Courtesy of: espn.com |
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| Stars Take Down Vipers 131-125 - by Eurobasket News |
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The Salt Lake City Stars, the official G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, earned a 131-125 victory over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at Vivint Arena, with the help of Utah Jazz two-way player Johnny Juzang (6'6''-G-2001, college: UCLA)'s double-double contribution. Johnny Juzang began the first quarter with a quick 10 points on 3-of-6 shooting and Salt Lake ended the quarter with a couple quick baskets, giving them the momentum to head into the second 30-27. In spite of foul trouble and an early 10-2 early run by the Vipers, The Stars were able to rally back in the second, thanks to 10 points by Juzang. Despite a 66-66 tie to enter the break, the Stars reemerged to outscore the Vipers 38-22 in the third, ending with Juzang hitting 30 points. In the final stretch a battle commenced as the Vipers cut their deficit to two-points. However, the Stars halted Rio Grande Valley's ending the game 131-125, as they grabbed their fourth-straight victory. All five Stars starters finished the game in double-figures. Juzang secured a double-double with an astounding 36 points on 12-of-21 shooting, including 5-of-12 from downtown, to go with 10 rebounds. Frank Jackson (6'3''-SG-1998, college: Duke) added 27 points, while Stacy Davis (6'6''-F-1994, college: Pepperdine) contributed 20 points and eight rebounds. Jeenathan Williams (6'5''-F-1999, college: Buffalo) also tallied a double-double on the night with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Rio Grande Valley's Cassius Stanley scored a team-high 23 points. Two Vipers players captured double-doubles: Jalen Lecque (6'5''-SG-2000, college: NC State) with 21 points and 10 assists and forward Darius Days (6'7''-F-1999, college: LSU) with 20 points to go with 11 rebounds. Mustapha Heron (6'5''-G-1997, college: St.John's) poured in 18 points off the bench. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
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| Lightning Earn Redemption Win Over Five - by Eurobasket News |
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The Lightning picked up a redemption win Saturday night over the visiting Sudbury Five to the tune of 99-85. Shorthanded after the release of Jordan Burns and Mike Edwards and the injury to Terry Thomas, the Lightning started the game with an energy that has been missing for most of the season. After briefly allowing Sudbury to take an eight point lead mid-way through the first quarter, London would finish the quarter on a 21-6 run to lead 30-23 and never give up their lead for the remainder of the game. The Five would hang around for most of the second and third quarters thanks to London's poor shooting performance. As a team, London shot 38.9% from the field and an icy 10-42 from beyond the arc (23.8%). Tempers would flare as Five player, Jaylen Bland (6'4''-G-1993, college: UC Riverside), was ejected after receiving his second technical foul early in the fourth, fortunately, cooler heads would prevail. With London leading by nine points heading into the fourth quarter, both teams would struggle to find the bottom of the basket, with both teams combining for just 27 total points. London's bench would close out the game, outscoring Sudbury 16-11, helping London secure the 14 point victory. London now takes sole possession of first place in the NBL Canada standings with a 5-2 record while Sudbury suffers their second loss of the season and currently sits 4-2. Sudbury currently leads the league at 108.0 points per game this season, but despite beating London in the first of their two meetings, is averaging just 85.5 points against the Bolts stingy defense. Despite uncharacteristically poor shooting numbers, Mareik Isom (6'9''-F-1994, college: Texas) led the Bolts with a team-high 19 points, five steals and five rebounds. Player of the Game, Antwon Lillard (6'6''-G-1995, college: BGSU), added 18 points, 9 rebounds and 2 steals of his own while Marcus Ottey (6'2''-G-1997, college: UIC) (15 points) and Mike Nuga (6'2''-G, college: UNLV) (14 points) rounded out the scoring on the night. Despite his early exit, Jaylen Bland led the Five and all scorers with 22 points on 7-22 from the field while also adding 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Jeremy Harris added 19 on 6-15 shooting. The league's leading rebounder, JD Miller recorded a double-double on the night with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
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| No. 3 Houston denies Temple 2nd upset; beats Owls 81-65 - by Eurobasket News |
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Kelvin Sampson stepped on Temple's court and saw a rare packed house ready to give Houston as much of a hard time as the Owls did in an unlikely triumph in Texas only two weeks ago. For a moment, Sampson thought about what a scene like this meant for the coach down the sideline - Temple's Aaron McKie - and the feelings the late Temple coach John Chaney might have had before such a big game. 'My first thought was coach Chaney,' Sampson said. 'How proud he would have been of Aaron. I know what this looked like when Aaron got here. There's been a steady growth and he's got a good team.' Good. Just not good enough to sweep a Houston team that doesn't lose very often to any team - much less twice to the same one. Jarace Walker (6'8''-F-2003) scored 23 points, Marcus Sasser (6'2''-G) had 13 and No. 3 Houston earned retribution against Temple with an 81-65 win on Sunday night. The Owls failed in their bid for a second upset after they toppled the Cougars from No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll with a 56-55 win last month in Houston. The Cougars (22-2, 10-1 American Athletic Conference) are now poised to regain the top spot in the AP poll after a dominant second half in Philly. No. 1 Purdue lost to Indiana and No. 2 Tennessee lost to Florida, leaving an opening for Houston to ascend to No. 1 on Monday. Khalif Battle (6'5''-G-2000) led Temple (14-10, 8-3) with 24 points. Temple has traditionally struggled to draw a full house at Liacouras Center, even for games that include city rivals or Top 25 teams or in seasons full of NCAA Tournament promise. The arena was packed Sunday, and Owls students swayed behind the basket from the opening tip. There was a T-shirt 'white out' that put some needed school spirit on display. 'Kudos to the Temple students. They were giving it to us from the baseline,' Sampson said. Temple gave fans plenty of reason to cheer with nine 3-pointers in the first half. Battle hit a 3 for a 26-25 lead, Zach Hicks (6'7''-F) hit one for a three-point lead and Damian Dunn (6'5''-G) buried one that sent the Owls into halftime ahead 37-33. 'You never know when you'll get a crowd like that again,' Battle said. Unlike the first game, the Owls couldn't take it to the wire. Houston trailed at halftime for only the third time this season before it rallied to win for the 13th time in 14 games. The Temple loss was the only one in that streak. Playing the biggest home game in McKie's four seasons, the Owls wilted offensively and didn't have the defensive chops to slow Houston. The Cougars burst the game open with a 13-0 run to open the second half and never let the Owls make a serious run the rest of the way. The Owls were 7-of-24 shooting (29%) from the floor in the second half. 'When a guy made a mistake or didn't make a shot, they dropped their head,' in the second half, McKie said. 'We just couldn't find a way to get out of our own way.' Consider, in the first game, Temple did not make a bucket over the final 7:18 and was 5 of 21 from the field in the second half. Yet the offensive woes were offset by holding Houston to 34% shooting. When Walker hit a 3 for a 56-48 lead Sunday with 8:47 left, it was good enough for one more point than Houston scored in the first game. The Cougars had 25 more in them. 'They're a good team,' Battle said. 'I feel like we're just as good, if not better.' Maybe only in Texas. Courtesy of: usatoday.com |
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| ABL: Chalmers make impact as Valientes beat Black bears - by Eurobasket News |
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Former NBA player Mario Chalmers (188-PG-1986, college: Kansas) teamed up with Antonio Hester (199-PF-1990, college: Mobile, AL, agency: Rigorer Korea Agency) for Zamboanga Valientes' 92-82 win over the Macau Black Bears in the third leg of the 2023 ASEAN Basketball League Invitational at the MABA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Hester topscored with 21 points while Chalmers added 19 in his debut for the Valientes. Mohamed Sesay came off the bench with 12 points while Rudy Lingganay (178-PG-1986) added 11. The victory was good enough to improve the Valientes record to 4-5. Zamboanga brought in the 36-year-old Chalmers, a former teammate of LeBron James in the Miami Heat that won the 2012 and 2013 NBA titles. They will next face the Bangkok Tigers on MOnday followed by another game against HongKong Eastern on Tuesday. Courtesy of: abs-cbn.com |
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| Liga Betclic Round 20: #1 FC Porto is defeated by Sporting - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga Betclic. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked FC Porto (17-2) in Lisbon on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Sporting (16-4) 80-74. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of FC Porto. Sporting dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to FC Porto's 30 and made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Isaiah Armwood (206-1990, college: GWU) who added 6 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Guard Teyvon Myers (188-1994, college: WVU) responded with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sporting have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-4 record behind leader FC Porto. FC Porto at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Sporting are looking forward to face CAB Madeira (#11) in Funchal in the next round and are hoping to win another game. FC Porto will play at home against Lusitania (#8) and is hoping to win this game. Important game to mention about took place in Povoa. Seventh ranked Povoa (9-11) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-ranked Benfica (17-3) 60-59 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Benfica. The winners were led by American guard Sherwood Brown (193-1991, college: FGCU) who scored that evening 12 points and 7 rebounds and Cameron Oluyitan supported him with 13 points. Even 28 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Aaron Broussard (196-1990, college: Seattle) did not help to save the game for Benfica. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Povoa have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Vitoria SC. Defending champion Benfica keeps the second position with three games lost. Povoa will play against Imortal (#9) in Albufeira in the next round. Benfica will play at home against Vitoria SC (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Ovarense (#4) was upset in Angra by eighth ranked Lusitania 88-81. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Justin Edler-Davis who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Jordan Robertson produced 23 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Ovarense's coach Joao Tiago rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lusitania maintains eighth position with 8-11 record. Loser Ovarense dropped to the fifth place with nine games lost. Lusitania will meet league's leader FC Porto on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ovarense will play against Oliveirense (#4) in Oliveira and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20: Imortal lost to Oliveirense on the opponent's court 77-78. Vitoria SC outscored Sangalhos in a home game 107-78. CAB Madeira managed to beat Esgueira on the road 87-86. Benfica crushed Sangalhos on its own court 103-67. The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 4 blocks by Terrell Carter II of Benfica. Oliveirense - Imortal 78-77 Very expected game in Oliveira where 9th ranked Imortal (7-13) was edged by fifth ranked Oliveirense (11-8) 78-77 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Oliveirense made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Imortal turnovers. The best player for the winners was Congolese-Central African Max Kouguere (198-1987) who scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. American power forward Julien Ducree (206-1996, college: Utah Tech) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Marquise Moore (188-1994, college: GMU) produced 23 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import Josh Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Oliveirense moved-up to fourth place. Imortal lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Esgueira. Oliveirense will meet at home Ovarense (#5) in the next round. Imortal will play against Povoa (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Oliveirense: J.Ducree 17+6reb, D.Carter 16+5reb, M.Kouguere 14+6reb+4ast, J.Balseiro 10+6reb+1ast, H.Barros 9+8reb+3ast, M.Richardson 7+3reb+6ast Imortal: M.Moore 23+9reb+3ast, J.Ferguson 16+10reb+1ast, S.Littleson 13+3reb+4ast, T.Ewuosho 12+4reb+1ast, J.Conceicao 5+1reb+1ast, E.Watson 4+7reb+2ast Povoa - Benfica 60-59 Important game to mention about took place in Povoa. Seventh ranked Povoa (9-11) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-ranked Benfica (17-3) 60-59 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Benfica. The winners were led by American guard Sherwood Brown (193-1991, college: FGCU) who scored that evening 12 points and 7 rebounds and American-Nigerian swingman Cameron Oluyitan (201-1997, college: SUU) supported him with 13 points. Even 28 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Aaron Broussard (196-1990, college: Seattle) did not help to save the game for Benfica. German center Maik Zirbes (208-1990, agency: BeoBasket) added 7 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Povoa have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Vitoria SC. Defending champion Benfica keeps the second position with three games lost. Povoa will play against Imortal (#9) in Albufeira in the next round. Benfica will play at home against Vitoria SC (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Povoa: C.Oluyitan 13+4reb, S.Brown 12+7reb+1ast, T.Ngom 10+3reb, C.Tawiah 8+8reb, R.Jorge 5+2ast, D.Gomes 5+1reb+4ast Benfica: A.Broussard 28+6reb+2ast, T.Douglas 9+4reb+1ast, T.Carter II 8+4reb, M.Zirbes 7+11reb+1ast, M.Ben Romdhane 5+6reb+3ast, I.Almeida 1+9reb Vitoria SC - Sangalhos 107-78 Very predictable result in Guimaraes where sixth ranked Vitoria SC (9-11) smashed bottom-ranked Sangalhos (1-18) 107-78 on Saturday. Vitoria SC made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Anthony Roberts (193, college: Stony Brook, agency: Players Group) who scored 30 points. The other American import guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr (193-1998, college: Florida) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Angolan point guard Cleuzio Castro (180-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Canadian guard Nikita Kasongo (193-1996, college: St.Mary's) added 20 points respectively for the guests. Five Vitoria SC and four Sangalhos players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Vitoria SC maintains sixth position with 9-11 record, which they share with Povoa. Sangalhos lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 18 lost games. Vitoria SC will meet league's second-placed Benfica in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sangalhos will play against Esgueira (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Vitoria SC: A.Roberts 30+4reb, P.Bastos 17+1reb+1ast, P.Fleming Jr. 14+9reb+5ast, Z.Simmons 14+6reb+4ast, J.Van Tubbergen 12+2reb+2ast, S.Jamison 8+5reb Sangalhos: N.Kasongo 20+1reb+1ast, C.Cleuzio 17+10reb+1ast, J.Maconda 16+1reb+4ast, L.Jeronimo 12+10reb, C.Anderson 6+3reb, F.Cruz 3+1reb Esgueira - CAB Madeira 86-87 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 10th ranked Esgueira (7-13) was edged at home by eleventh ranked CAB Madeira (5-15) 87-86 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Serbian power forward Milan Milovanovic (205-1991, agency: 011 Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Point guard Diogo Peixe (190-2000, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. American point guard Trevon Evans (183-1995, college: Sioux Falls) produced 22 points and 9 assists and Canadian forward Biniam Ghebrekidan (206-1996, college: Carleton) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. CAB Madeira maintains eleventh position with 5-15 record. Esgueira lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Imortal. CAB Madeira will meet at home higher ranked Sporting (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Esgueira will play against Sangalhos (#12) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: CAB Madeira: M.Milovanovic 27+12reb+2ast, M.Almonacy 20+1reb+1ast, J.Speelman 14+5reb+2ast, D.Peixe 12+6reb+11ast, A.Cheeseman 8+3reb+1ast, E.Jorge 4+1reb+2ast Esgueira: T.Evans 22+2reb+9ast, R.Ogden 19+4reb, B.Ghebrekidan 16+8reb+3ast, A.Kappos 13+11reb, T.Laerke 5+4reb+2ast, P.Catarino 5+2reb+2ast Sporting - FC Porto 80-74 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked FC Porto (17-2) in Lisbon on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Sporting (16-4) 80-74. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of FC Porto. Sporting dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to FC Porto's 30 and made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Isaiah Armwood (206-1990, college: GWU) who added 6 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Guard Teyvon Myers (188-1994, college: WVU) responded with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Jay Threatt (180-1989, college: Delaware St.) scored 9 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sporting have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-4 record behind leader FC Porto. FC Porto at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Sporting are looking forward to face CAB Madeira (#11) in Funchal in the next round and are hoping to win another game. FC Porto will play at home against Lusitania (#8) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Sporting: M.LoVett Jr. 25+5reb+6ast, D.Ventura 11+3reb+2ast, A.Cruz 8+2reb, J.Fernandes 8+6reb+1ast, T.Williams 7+5reb+3ast, J.Patton 6+6reb FC Porto: T.Myers 26+6reb+5ast, J.Threatt 9+4reb+3ast, B.Conklin 7+4reb, M.Clark 7+4reb, V.Voytso 6+2reb+2ast, M.Finke 5+4reb+2ast Lusitania - Ovarense 88-81 Ovarense (#4) was upset in Angra by eighth ranked Lusitania 88-81. They made 31-of-39 free shots (79.5 percent) during the game, while Ovarense only scored thirteen points from the stripe. They outrebounded Ovarense 43-28 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was swingman Justin Edler-Davis (193-1998, college: CSUB) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Derek Jackson (187-1991, college: Kent St.) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Jordan Robertson (190-1996, college: Colgate, agency: Green Sports Management) produced 23 points and 5 rebounds and forward Jacoby Armstrong (201-1995, college: UNH) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Ovarense's coach Joao Tiago rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lusitania maintains eighth position with 8-11 record. Loser Ovarense dropped to the fifth place with nine games lost. Lusitania will meet league's leader FC Porto on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ovarense will play against Oliveirense (#4) in Oliveira and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Lusitania: R.Weber 21+6reb+1ast, J.Edler-Davis 19+12reb+3ast, D.Jackson 14+6reb+8ast, T.Moses 8+2reb+3ast, F.Ferreira 7+4reb, D.Relvao 7+7reb Ovarense: J.Robertson 23+5reb+1ast, A.Woods 12+3ast, J.Armstrong 12+8reb+2ast, B.Peel 10+1reb+1ast, I.Johnson 9+3reb+3ast, C.Cordeiro 7+2reb Benfica - Sangalhos 103-67 Everything went according to plan in Lisbon where second ranked Benfica (17-3) outscored bottom-ranked Sangalhos (1-18) 103-67 on Tuesday. Benfica made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Sangalhos turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Benfica made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was American center Terrell Carter II (208-1996, college: Fresno St., agency: Haylett Sports) who scored 20 points and 4 blocks. Tunisian Makram Ben Romdhane (205-1989) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Benfica's coach Norberto Alves felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Angolan point guard Cleuzio Castro (180-1997) produced 17 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Angolan forward Leonel Paulo (197-1989) added 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Benfica have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 17-3 record having just one point less than leader FC Porto. Sangalhos lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 18 lost games. Benfica will meet at home Vitoria SC (#6) in the next round. Sangalhos will play against Esgueira (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Benfica: T.Carter II 20+3reb+3ast, J.Silva 12+1reb+2ast, B.Gomes 12+2reb+2ast, M.Ben Romdhane 10+7reb, S.Silva 9+2reb+3ast, M.Zirbes 8+5reb Sangalhos: C.Cleuzio 17+9reb+2ast, C.Anderson 10+3reb+4ast, L.Jeronimo 9+8reb+2ast, L.Paulo 9+9reb+4ast, J.Maconda 7+1reb+2ast, J.Martinho 7+2reb+3ast |
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| Liga Nationala Round 1 (Second Stage): Oradea defeats Pitesti in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Second Stage in Liga Nationala just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Eighth-ranked Pitesti gave a tough game to Oradea on Saturday. The visitors from Oradea managed to secure only one-point victory 81-80. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 24-19 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Lithuanian Donatas Tarolis (207-1994) stepped up and scored 6 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and American point guard Erick Neal (178-1995, college: UT Arlington) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. At the losing side Serbian center Nikola Jevtovic (209-1989) responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Pitesti's coach Milan Mitrovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The game between Top Four teams took place in Bucuresti. host Dinamo B. lost to Cluj Napoca 76-67. Cuban Karel Guzman (188-1995, agency: Pro Sports) nailed 17 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winning side and Patrick Richard accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds. Cluj Napoca's coach Mihai Silvasan allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international point guard Andrei Mandache (190-1987, agency: BIG) came up with 18 points for Dinamo B. in the defeat. The game in Voluntari supposed to be also quite interesting. Rapid played at the court of Voluntari. Rapid smashed Voluntari 98-76 on Saturday. Vaidas Kariniauskas fired 19 points and 8 assists for the winners. Maurice Watson produced 17 points and 6 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 1: Targu Mures lost to Focsani on the opponent's court 72-79. Miercurea Ciuc unfortunately lost to Steaua B. in a home game 71-86. Craiova recorded a loss to Constanta on the road 70-72. Sibiu crushed Timisoara on its own court 95-63. Targu Jiu lost to undefeated Galati in a road game 84-91. The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 7 rebounds by Thomas Kottas of Targu Jiu. Focsani - Targu Mures 79-72 Rather expected game when Targu Mures were defeated on the road by Focsani 79-72 on Friday. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Focsani looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Saint Lucian-Canadian guard Adika Peter-McNeilly (190-1993, college: TMU) fired 28 points and 4 assists for the winners. Serbian point guard Pavle Reljic (193-1993) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. American center Jakob Lowrance (206-1997, college: Central Mo., agency: One Motive Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and Swedish point guard Jonathan Person (190-1993) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Focsani: A.Peter-McNeilly 28+3reb+4ast, P.Reljic 15+6reb+9ast, I.Berceanu 9, K.Anikenko 6+6reb+3ast, C.Petrisor 6+1reb+2ast, J.Swopshire 5+5reb Targu Mures: J.Person 12+4reb+3ast, A.Mathis 12+1ast, J.Lowrance 10+11reb+1ast, T.Boloni 9, S.Santa 9+2reb+1ast, G.Gajovic 9+6reb+2ast Miercurea Ciuc - Steaua B. 71-86 Rather predictable result when Steaua B. defeated on the road Miercurea Ciuc 86-71 on Friday. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 29-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Steaua B. had a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian point guard Strahinja Jovanovic (185-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists and 7 steals for the winners. American forward James Farr (208-1992, college: Xavier) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds. Steaua B.'s coach Zoltan Safar used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Serbian point guard Luka Igrutinovic (193-1992) produced 23 points and 4 assists and Serbian forward Andrija Draskovic (196-1994) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Steaua B.: T.Nicoara 24+8reb+1ast, J.Farr 18+15reb+1ast, S.Jovanovic 17+6reb+13ast, V.Negoitescu 8+1reb, Z.Djuric 7+4reb+1ast, B.Vujadinovic 7+3reb+3ast Miercurea Ciuc: L.Igrutinovic 23+4reb+4ast, A.Draskovic 16+5reb+2ast, M.Lufile 14+3reb+1ast, A.Casale 6+8reb+3ast, L.Tibirna 4, V.Frolov 4+3reb Constanta - Craiova 72-70 There was a minor upset when Craiova was edged on the road by Constanta 72-70 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 72-70. Constanta outrebounded Craiova 38-27 including 25 on the defensive glass. Slovenian swingman Jakob Cebasek (200-1991) fired 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Lithuanian Vytenis Cizauskas (187-1992) chipped in 9 points and 6 assists. American forward Demonte Flannigan (201-1995, college: CSU) produced 10 points and 8 rebounds and the former international point guard Giordan Watson (179-1985, college: CMU) added 9 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Craiova's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Constanta: J.Cebasek 27+9reb, N.Johnson 11+2reb+4ast, V.Cizauskas 9+3reb+6ast, M.Lazar 7+9reb, V.Corpodean 7+2reb+1ast, E.Mockevicius 6+7reb Craiova: M.Mijovic 15+4reb+1ast, T.Palmi 12+1reb+4ast, D.Flannigan 10+8reb+3ast, G.Watson 9+3reb+8ast, D.Nikolic 7+1reb, C.Edwards 7+2reb+1ast Dinamo B. - Cluj Napoca 67-76 The game between Top Four teams took place in Bucuresti. host Dinamo B. lost to Cluj Napoca 76-67. The guests were already 11 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 22-20 Dinamo B.'s run in the last quarter cut the lead to 76-67 at the end of the game. Cluj Napoca made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Dinamo B.'s players. Cuban Karel Guzman (188-1995, agency: Pro Sports) nailed 17 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winning side and the former international point guard Patrick Richard (193-1990, college: McNeese St., agency: Inception Sports) accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four Cluj Napoca players scored in double figures. Cluj Napoca's coach Mihai Silvasan allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international point guard Andrei Mandache (190-1987, agency: BIG) came up with 18 points and American point guard Darnell Edge (188-1997, college: FDU) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Dinamo B. in the defeat. Top scorers: Cluj Napoca: K.Guzman 17+7reb, L.Meindl 14+3reb+3ast, P.Richard 11+6reb+3ast, K.Shepherd 10+4ast, J.Jones 9+1ast, E.Cate 6+8reb+2ast Dinamo B.: A.Mandache 18+4reb+1ast, V.Moldoveanu 14+1reb+1ast, D.Edge 14+2reb+4ast, D.Ingram 8+2reb+2ast, J.Wojciechowski 6+2reb+1ast, A.Ogide 3+6reb Pitesti - Oradea 80-81 Eighth-ranked Pitesti gave a tough game to Oradea on Saturday. The visitors from Oradea managed to secure only one-point victory 81-80. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 24-19 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Lithuanian Donatas Tarolis (207-1994) stepped up and scored 6 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and American point guard Erick Neal (178-1995, college: UT Arlington) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. Neal is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Serbian center Nikola Jevtovic (209-1989) responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Josh Cunningham (203-1996, college: Dayton) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pitesti's coach Milan Mitrovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Oradea: K.Richard 15+2reb+2ast, N.Markovic 14+2reb, C.Baciu 13+3reb, E.Neal 12+2reb+6ast, B.Nicolescu 8+5reb, D.Tarolis 6+11reb+3ast Pitesti: N.Jevtovic 21+8reb+2ast, M.Maciuca 14+2reb+1ast, J.Cunningham 12+5reb, C.Wilson 12+3ast, A.Milutinovic 5+4reb+1ast, M.Gavrila 4 Voluntari - Rapid 76-98 The game in Voluntari supposed to be also quite interesting. Rapid played at the court of Voluntari. Rapid smashed Voluntari 98-76 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Rapid. Voluntari managed to win second period 22-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rapid shot 66.1 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Rapid especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Lithuanian point guard Vaidas Kariniauskas (199-1993) fired 19 points and 8 assists for the winners. American Tyler Stone (203-1991, college: SEMO) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists. Five Rapid players scored in double figures. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) produced 17 points and 6 assists and the other American import center Eric Thompson (204-1993, college: Pacific) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Rapid: V.Kariniauskas 19+1reb+8ast, T.Stone 18+4reb+6ast, A.Olah 18+4reb+1ast, T.Girbea 14+3reb, F.Barovic 10+3reb+1ast, M.Jeremic 9+2reb+1ast Voluntari: M.Watson 17+3reb+6ast, T.Gotcher 11+1ast, E.Thompson 10+9reb+2ast, L.Tohatan 9+1reb+3ast, R.Moore 9+3reb, D.Planinic 8+4reb Sibiu - Timisoara 95-63 There was a small surprise when Sibiu outscored at home Timisoara 95-63 on Saturday. The game without a history. Sibiu led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Timisoara to just 6 points in first quarter. Sibiu dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Timisoara's 28 and made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Timisoara 45-30 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sibiu looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Timisoara's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sibiu made 7 blocks. Latvian Roberts Blumbergs (208-1998, college: GCU) fired 31 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Monyea Pratt (196-1985, college: Stillman) chipped in 4 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Sibiu players scored in double figures. Serbian center Igor Kesar (210-1992, agency: Mansfield and Associates) produced 19 points and 8 rebounds and Serbian-Bosnian point guard Nikola Gajic (195-1991, college: SF Austin) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Sibiu: R.Blumbergs 31+6reb+1ast, G.Whelan 14+4reb+7ast, D.Manchon 12+5reb+3ast, M.Barro 10+6reb, G.Aurelian 7, R.Uta 7+7reb+1ast Timisoara: I.Kesar 19+8reb, N.Gajic 11+5reb+3ast, E.McClellan 9+1reb+1ast, L.Lazar 7+6reb+1ast, A.Mirkovic 4+2reb, A.Mekic 4+3reb+1ast Galati - Targu Jiu 91-84 There was no surprise when Targu Jiu was defeated on the road by Galati 91-84 on Saturday. Targu Jiu trailed by 20 points after 3 quarters before a 28-15 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 84-91 at the end of the game. Galati forced 25 Targu Jiu turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Serbian guard Luka Mitrovic (191-1996) fired 17 points and 9 assists for the winners. American guard Temple Gibbs (193-1997, college: Notre Dame) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Four Galati players scored in double figures. Canadian Shamiel Stevenson (198-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Interperformances) produced 29 points and 5 rebounds and Greek center Thomas Kottas (206-1996) added 20 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Targu Jiu's coach Claudiu Alionescu tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Top scorers: Galati: A.Calenic 18+2reb+1ast, L.Mitrovic 17+3reb+9ast, N.Prijovic 16+1reb+2ast, T.Gibbs 16+2reb+4ast, J.Harris-Dyson 9+5reb+4ast, M.Ciotlaus 9+5reb+1ast Targu Jiu: S.Stevenson 29+5reb+1ast, T.Kottas 20+7reb+1ast, D.Frye 15+3reb+6ast, I.Octavian 9+3reb+2ast, P.Troupe 5+2reb+1ast, A.Agafonov 4+5reb+2ast |
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The 24-year old player was the main contributor (31 points, six rebounds) to his team's victory, helping them to outclass Timisoara (3-6) with 32-point margin 95-63. Sibiu is placed at 6th position in Romanian Liga Nationala. Sibiu is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. But it was their 6th lost game this season out of 9 games. In the team's last game Blumbergs had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He turned to be Sibiu's top player in his first season with the team. Former Grand Canyon State University star has very solid stats this year. Blumbergs is in league's top in points (4th best: 18.2ppg) and averages impressive 58.3% FGP and 54.9% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last round's games was young Serbian Strahinja Jovanovic (185-PG-1996) of Steaua B.. Jovanovic had a very good evening with a double-double of 17 points and 13 assists. Of course he led Steaua B. to another comfortable win 86-71 over Miercurea Ciuc (2-5) being unquestionably team leader. The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Jovanovic is a newcomer at Steaua B., but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.7ppg (#5). He also recorded 5.9 assists per game. Third on the list of top players last round was Saint Lucian guard Adika Peter-McNeilly (190-G-1993) of Focsani (#15). Peter-McNeilly scored 28 points and passed four assists. He was a key player of Focsani, leading his team to a 79-72 win against Targu Mures (#14, 4-3). The chances of Focsani ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 4 games, recording just three victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Peter-McNeilly could help Focsani to bring them higher in the standings. Peter-McNeilly has a very solid season. In 4 games in Romania he scored 17.8ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Jakob Cebasek (200-G/F-1991) of Constanta - 27 points and 9 rebounds 5. Thomas Kottas (206-C-1996) of Targu Jiu - 20 points and 7 rebounds 6. Titus Nicoara (203-F-1988) of Steaua B. - 24 points and 8 rebounds 7. Pavle Reljic (193-PG-1993) of Focsani - 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists 8. James Farr (208-F-1992) of Steaua B. - 18 points and 15 rebounds 9. Vaidas Kariniauskas (199-PG-1993) of Rapid - 19 points and 8 assists 10. Shamiel Stevenson (198-SG-1998) of Targu Jiu - 29 points and 5 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked BARS-RGEU (18-4) in Rostov on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Dynamo-MGTU (14-8) 73-70. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of BARS-RGEU. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Pavel Kryaschenko (199-1998) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and Alexandr Milyutin (198-1997) who added 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Spanish power forward Dmitriy Flis (204-1984) with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Dynamo-MGTU maintains third position with 14-8 record having just twelve point less than leader BARS-RGEU. BARS-RGEU at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Dynamo-MGTU are looking forward to face Neftekhimik T. (#4) in Tobolsk in the next round. BARS-RGEU will play at home against Stavropol and is hoping to win this game. Important game to mention about took place in Tobolsk. Fourth ranked Neftekhimik T. (11-11) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Stavropol (9-12) 79-78 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by point guard Vladimir Laptev (183-1999) who scored that evening 22 points and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and Sergey Rozhkov supported him with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Neftekhimik T.'s coach Ivan Levin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 24 points and 5 assists by forward Grigoriy Skrynnik (193-2001) did not help to save the game for Stavropol. Neftekhimik T. maintains fourth position with 11-11 record. Stavropol at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. Neftekhimik T. will play against higher ranked Dynamo-MGTU (#3) in Maykop in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Stavropol will play on the road against the league's leader BARS-RGEU in Rostov and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Cheboksari between Metallurg MGN and Cheb.Yastreby. Fifth ranked Metallurg MGN (10-11) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Cheb.Yastreby (7-15). Metallurg MGN managed to escape with a 1-point win 90-89 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was Matvey Pogonin who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Evgeniy Bogdan who recorded 30 points and 5 rebounds. Metallurg MGN have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 10-11 record. Loser Cheb.Yastreby keeps the seventh place with 15 games lost. Metallurg MGN will meet bottom-ranked RPF (#8) in the next round. Cheb.Yastreby will play against the league's second-placed Chelbasket and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Metallurg MGN won against Cheb.Yastreby on the opponent's court 77-71. BARS-RGEU outscored Dynamo-MGTU in a home game 90-50. Stavropol managed to beat Neftekhimik T. on the road 90-77. Bottom-ranked RPF was crushed by Chelbasket on its own court 58-88. Chelbasket smashed RPF in Chelyabinsk 107-75. The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 5 rebounds by Nikita Pertcev of Chelbasket. Cheb.Yastreby - Metallurg MGN 71-77 Rather expected game in Cheboksari where 7th ranked Cheb.Yastreby (7-15) was defeated by fifth ranked Metallurg MGN (10-11) 77-71 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was swingman Valeriy Kolbin (192-2000) who scored 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Forward Semen Krasilshchikov (197-2000) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Metallurg MGN players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Anton Bogdan (198-1986) who recorded 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Pavel Metelev (192-2000) added 24 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Cheb.Yastreby's coach Dian Shalev rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Metallurg MGN have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 10-11 record. Loser Cheb.Yastreby keeps the seventh place with 15 games lost. Metallurg MGN will meet bottom-ranked RPF (#8) in the next round. Cheb.Yastreby will play against the league's second-placed Chelbasket and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Cheb.Yastreby: P.Metelev 24+5reb+3ast, A.Bogdan 24+5reb+6ast, E.Bogdan 7+6reb+3ast, D.Glazov 7+4reb+2ast, L.Nikita 3+2reb+2ast, N.Osit 2+1ast Metallurg MGN: K.Valeriy 34+3reb+4ast, S.Krasilshchikov 16+6reb+4ast, P.Matvey 10+4reb+7ast, S.Bolotskikh 10+6reb+1ast, S.Kharitonov 4+10reb, A.Limonov 3+4reb+1ast BARS-RGEU - Dynamo-MGTU 90-50 Rather predictable result in Rostov where first ranked BARS-RGEU (18-4) smashed 3rd ranked Dynamo-MGTU (14-8) 90-50 on Friday. BARS-RGEU dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Dynamo-MGTU's 26. BARS-RGEU forced 25 Dynamo-MGTU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Dynamo-MGTU's players. The best player for the winners was the former international Aleksandr Golyakhov (195-1991) who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Center Vladimir Lidyaev (202-1987) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center Konstantin Kulikov (213-1995, college: UIW) who recorded 9 points and 7 rebounds and forward Pavel Kryaschenko (199-1998) added 13 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. BARS-RGEU have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-4 record. Loser Dynamo-MGTU keeps the third place with eight games lost. BARS-RGEU will meet at home Stavropol (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Dynamo-MGTU will play against Neftekhimik T. in Tobolsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Dynamo-MGTU: P.Kryaschenko 13+2reb, A.Milyutin 9+5reb, K.Kulikov 9+7reb+2ast, I.Aleksandrov 5+1reb, A.Gaposhin 5+2reb+5ast, Y.Kochnev 5+4reb BARS-RGEU: A.Golyakhov 23+5reb+4ast, D.Flis 15+4reb+2ast, V.Gusak 12+1reb+2ast, V.Lidyaev 12+6reb+5ast, K.Andrey 9+1reb+1ast, E.Marinin 8+3reb+9ast Neftekhimik T. - Stavropol 77-90 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Tobolsk where 4th ranked Neftekhimik T. (11-11) was defeated by fifth ranked Stavropol (9-12) 90-77 on Friday. Stavropol made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Vladislav Krushelnitskiy (195-1997) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Viktor Titov (199-2001) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Stavropol players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Nikita Soldatov (200-1999) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Egor Chernyshev (196-1999) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Neftekhimik T.'s coach Ivan Levin rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Stavropol went down to sixth position due to points difference. Loser Neftekhimik T. keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost. Stavropol will meet league's leader BARS-RGEU in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Neftekhimik T. will play against Dynamo-MGTU and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Neftekhimik T.: A.Kirill 16+1reb, N.Soldatov 13+9reb+3ast, C.Egor 10+9reb+1ast, V.Laptev 8+5reb+1ast, V.Bondarenko 7+4reb+8ast, M.Denis 7+6reb Stavropol: V.Krushelnitskiy 25+5reb, T.Viktor 17+5reb+2ast, D.Danila 16+3ast, S.Grigoriy 13+5reb+2ast, D.Karbusov 9+9reb+2ast, K.Studenikin 5+4reb+4ast RPF - Chelbasket 58-88 Everything went according to plan in Kazan where second ranked Chelbasket (16-6) outscored bottom-ranked RPF (2-20) 88-58 on Saturday. Chelbasket dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to RPF's 32. Chelbasket forced 30 RPF turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by RPF's players. The best player for the winners was guard Nikita Grabarev (190-2000) who scored 11 points and 4 assists. Forward Kirill Epanov (204-1992) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Kazakhstan forward Aleksei Umnov (197-2001) who recorded 16 points and 5 assists and guard Alexey Pavlov (194-2001) added 12 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chelbasket have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-6 record having just fourteen point less than leader BARS-RGEU. RPF lost thirteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 20 lost games. Chelbasket will meet Cheb.Yastreby (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. RPF will play against Metallurg MGN and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: RPF: U.Aleksei 16+3reb+5ast, P.Alexey 12+4reb, K.Aleksandar 6+2reb, M.German 6+3reb, A.Mikhail 6+5reb, D.Dergachev 5+1ast Chelbasket: K.Epanov 15+3reb, G.Nikita 11+4reb+4ast, Y.Dmitriy 10+2reb+4ast, S.Zhulkov 9+3reb+3ast, A.Tikhonin 9+6reb, S.Pinaev 8+3reb+1ast Cheb.Yastreby - Metallurg MGN 89-90 A very close game took place in Cheboksari between Metallurg MGN and Cheb.Yastreby. Fifth ranked Metallurg MGN (10-11) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Cheb.Yastreby (7-15). Metallurg MGN managed to escape with a 1-point win 90-89 on Sunday evening. Metallurg MGN made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Cheb.Yastreby turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Matvey Pogonin (185-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 assists. Forward Ivan Feshchenko (200-1991, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Evgeniy Bogdan (200-1988) who recorded 30 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Anton Bogdan (198-1986) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Five Metallurg MGN and four Cheb.Yastreby players scored in double figures. Metallurg MGN have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 10-11 record. Loser Cheb.Yastreby keeps the seventh place with 15 games lost. Metallurg MGN will meet bottom-ranked RPF (#8) in the next round. Cheb.Yastreby will play against the league's second-placed Chelbasket and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Cheb.Yastreby: E.Bogdan 30+5reb+2ast, D.Glazov 22+5reb, A.Bogdan 15+7reb+7ast, P.Metelev 10+4reb, P.Yaroslav 7+2reb+6ast, L.Nikita 3+3ast Metallurg MGN: S.Bolotskikh 20, I.Feshchenko 19+6reb+1ast, S.Kharitonov 16+4reb+2ast, S.Krasilshchikov 14+7reb+5ast, P.Matvey 14+4reb+11ast, K.Valeriy 7+1reb+4ast BARS-RGEU - Dynamo-MGTU 70-73 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked BARS-RGEU (18-4) in Rostov on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Dynamo-MGTU (14-8) 73-70. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of BARS-RGEU. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Pavel Kryaschenko (199-1998) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and Alexandr Milyutin (198-1997) who added 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Spanish power forward Dmitriy Flis (204-1984) with 21 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Evgeny Marinin (192-1992) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Four BARS-RGEU players scored in double figures. Dynamo-MGTU maintains third position with 14-8 record having just twelve point less than leader BARS-RGEU. BARS-RGEU at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Dynamo-MGTU are looking forward to face Neftekhimik T. (#4) in Tobolsk in the next round. BARS-RGEU will play at home against Stavropol and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: BARS-RGEU: D.Flis 21+8reb+1ast, E.Marinin 16+3reb+4ast, V.Lidyaev 12+8reb, V.Gusak 11+5reb+1ast, R.Matveyev 4+1reb+3ast, P.Bugaenko 4+1reb+1ast Dynamo-MGTU: P.Kryaschenko 22+7reb+1ast, K.Kulikov 12+7reb, I.Aleksandrov 11+2reb+2ast, V.Chichaykin 11+2reb+3ast, A.Milyutin 9+9reb+1ast, A.Gaposhin 6+1reb+10ast Neftekhimik T. - Stavropol 79-78 Important game to mention about took place in Tobolsk. Fourth ranked Neftekhimik T. (11-11) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Stavropol (9-12) 79-78 on Saturday evening. Neftekhimik T. made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by point guard Vladimir Laptev (183-1999) who scored that evening 22 points and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and guard Sergey Rozhkov (188-1999) supported him with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Neftekhimik T.'s coach Ivan Levin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 24 points and 5 assists by forward Grigoriy Skrynnik (193-2001) did not help to save the game for Stavropol. Forward Viktor Titov (199-2001) added 19 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Neftekhimik T. maintains fourth position with 11-11 record. Stavropol at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. Neftekhimik T. will play against higher ranked Dynamo-MGTU (#3) in Maykop in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Stavropol will play on the road against the league's leader BARS-RGEU in Rostov and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Stavropol: S.Grigoriy 24+4reb+5ast, T.Viktor 19+7reb+2ast, V.Krushelnitskiy 12, R.Vorobev 10+8reb, K.Studenikin 5+3reb+4ast, D.Prokin 4+1reb Neftekhimik T.: V.Laptev 22+1reb+4ast, M.Denis 13+5reb, S.Rozhkov 12+7reb+4ast, N.Soldatov 11+6reb, A.Kirill 10+4reb+2ast, V.Bondarenko 9+8reb+3ast RPF - Chelbasket 75-107 There was no surprise in Kazan where 8th ranked RPF (2-20) was outplayed by second ranked Chelbasket (16-6) 107-75 on Sunday. Chelbasket dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to RPF's 40. Chelbasket forced 34 RPF turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Pavel Koltsov (180-1994) who scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Swingman Nikita Pertcev (202-2000) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Alexey Pavlov (194-2001) who recorded 19 points and forward Ilya Karpenko (199-2001) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chelbasket have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-6 record having just fourteen point less than leader BARS-RGEU. RPF lost thirteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 20 lost games. Chelbasket will meet Cheb.Yastreby (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. RPF will play against Metallurg MGN and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: RPF: P.Alexey 19+3reb+2ast, L.Yaroslav 10+3reb+3ast, K.Ilya 9+7reb+1ast, F.Vadim 9+4reb+2ast, U.Aleksei 8+5reb+3ast, D.Dergachev 7+2reb+4ast Chelbasket: P.Nikita 16+5reb+3ast, Y.Dmitriy 14+1reb+1ast, A.Malyshev 13+5reb+2ast, D.Bubnov 10+1reb+3ast, P.Koltsov 9+5reb+11ast, T.Alekxander 8+5reb |
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| Ouakam outscore UGB thanks to the second half - by Eurobasket News |
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| Slingers show fighting spirit in a two point loss against Hong Kong Eastern - by Eurobasket News |
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After an evenly fought first quarter where both teams struggled to take control it was the high-octane Hong Kong Eastern team who couldn't seem to miss a shot that broke open the second quarter racing to a 16 point lead. But the Slingers would not go away on this night. They stiffened their defense in the second half after giving up a 50 point first half and restricted Hong Kong to just 15 points in the third quarter. The Slingers took a brief lead before a somewhat fortunate bank shot saw the Hong Kong side take a 1 point lead into the final break. In a back and forth final quarter Hong Kong again pushed their lead back to 9 point but the Slingers kept their heads down pushing the Hong Kong Eastern team all the way to a thrilling finsih. The game almost went to overtime but crucial misses from the charity stripe ended up being the Slingers downfall on this night, dropping a heartbreaker 83-85. Kentrell Barkley (195-G/F-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports)'s six steals were instrumental in the Slingers' push to level the game. C.J. Gettys (213-C-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports)' pulled in some key rebounds finishing with 10. Kentrell Barkley recorded yet another 20+-point performance after finishing with 26 while C.J. Gettys booked another double-double performance with his 22 points pairing up with his 10 rebounds. Locals Delvin Goh and Kelvin Lim also put up some decent numbers during the Slingers' comeback with Goh scoring eight, gathering five boards and dishing out four assists while Lim scored four crucial points towards the final minutes of the game. Xavier Alexander (196-F-1988, college: S.Nazarene) finished with 20 points, 3 rebs and 3 assists while grabbing a key steal in the Slingers late charge in the final quarter. The Slingers, despite the loss, remained in fourth spot with 5 wins and 4 losses,, and are still in the running for the playoffs. Up next for the Slingers is another rubber match, this time, against the Macau Black Bears on Monday night at 6pm. The Slingers, Macau & Zamboango are all locked in a battle for a playoff spot. Courtesy of: singaporeslingers.com |
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| Celje (2SKL) replace coach Kuzma with Rizman - by Zeljko Zule |
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2SKL last placed Celje with a miserable 1-16 record have changed their head coach for the second time this season with former coach Vladimir Rizman replacing the out-going Igor Kuzma . Rizman was first appointed as coach in October 2018 and led the club to the 2SKL Finals. Rizman has started his coaching career in 2013 with Elektra. He also led Parklji Bezigrad, Rieker Komarno (Slovakia), Hopsi and Hrastnik. Kuzma took over Celje in December and lost all seven games. Celje started the 2022-23 2SKL season with coach Robi Ribezl . He was fired in November after a 0-5 start.
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| 2SKL Round 18: Jezica edge Celje by one point - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. Twelfth-ranked Celje (1-16) made lots of trouble for second ranked Jezica (12-5) on Saturday. The visitors from Ljubljana managed to secure only one-point victory 61-60. However their fans expected much easier game. Celje was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 18-13 charge of Jezica, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 25 Celje turnovers. Strangely Celje outrebounded Jezica 44-31 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Aljaz Bratec (192-1998) who scored 17 points. Forward Matic Vesel (206-1998, college: Illinois) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Josh Thompson (183-1996, college: Ball St., agency: Interperformances) who recorded 30 points and 9 rebounds. Jezica have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Jezica maintains second position with 12-5 record having just one point less than leader Triglav, which they share with Jance. Celje lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Jezica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Ljubljana to the arena Slovan. Leader Triglav delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they crushed 7th ranked Litija (8-9) 99-45 in Kranj. It was a good game for center Miha Muratovic (204-2002) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Jan Dornik contributed with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Jaka Zagorc (190-1990) replied with 12 points and 4 assists for Litija. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Triglav have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-2 record. Litija at the other side keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Portoroz. Triglav will play against Sezana (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Litija will play against Nova Gorica and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Rest of the games of round 18 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Sezana was crushed by Jance in Ljubljana 83-64. Medvode was beaten by Slovan at home 79-92. Postojna lost to Portoroz on the opponent's court 55-71. Nova Gorica unfortunately lost to Troti in a home game 51-58. The best stats of 18th round was 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Tim Skerbec of Portoroz. Triglav - Litija 99-45 Leader Triglav delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they crushed 7th ranked Litija (8-9) 99-45 in Kranj. The game without a history. Triglav led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Litija to just 7 points in fourth quarter. Triglav held Litija to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 61.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Triglav forced 25 Litija turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Litija's players. It was a good game for center Miha Muratovic (204-2002) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Forward Jan Dornik (200-1998, college: Loyola, MD) contributed with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five Triglav players scored in double figures. Guard Jaka Zagorc (190-1990) replied with 12 points and 4 assists and center Jaka Stemberger (201-1992) added 8 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Litija. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Triglav have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-2 record. Litija at the other side keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Portoroz. Triglav will play against Sezana (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Litija will play against Nova Gorica and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Litija: J.Zagorc 12+4reb+4ast, J.Stemberger 8+5reb+1ast, D.Pusic 8, K.Vito 6+6reb+2ast, H.Aleksander 4+2reb, J.Strel 3 Triglav: M.Miha 21+9reb+3ast, J.Dornik 19+5reb+4ast, U.Lovro 16+3reb+2ast, C.Crt 13+3reb+4ast, J.Macek 12+3reb+7ast, J.Bavdek 6+3ast Jance - Sezana 83-64 There was no surprise in Ljubljana where 5th ranked Sezana (10-7) was crushed by third ranked Jance (12-5) 83-64. The game without a history. Jance led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for power forward Jure Licen (197-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Tomaz Opara (202-1994) contributed with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Jance's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Jost Flerin (195-2003) replied with 18 points and 8 rebounds and forward Ziga Kukanja (200-1996) added 19 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Sezana. Jance moved-up to second place, which they share with Jezica. Sezana at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Jance will play against Postojna (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sezana will play against the league's leader Triglav (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Sezana: Z.Kukanja 19+8reb, F.Jost 18+8reb+2ast, M.Radanovic 7+6reb+2ast, M.Filip 7+2reb+1ast, O.Nejc 7+3reb+3ast, P.Andrej 3+2ast Jance: J.Licen 16+10reb+3ast, B.Nal 13+4reb+3ast, T.Opara 10+9reb+7ast, D.Kopitar 9+3reb, T.Cvetkovic 9+1reb+1ast, L.Aljaz 8+2reb Celje - Jezica 60-61 Twelfth-ranked Celje (1-16) made lots of trouble for second ranked Jezica (12-5) on Saturday. The visitors from Ljubljana managed to secure only one-point victory 61-60. However their fans expected much easier game. Celje was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 18-13 charge of Jezica, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 25 Celje turnovers. Strangely Celje outrebounded Jezica 44-31 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Aljaz Bratec (192-1998) who scored 17 points. Forward Matic Vesel (206-1998, college: Illinois) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Jezica players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Josh Thompson (183-1996, college: Ball St., agency: Interperformances) who recorded 30 points and 9 rebounds and center Nejc Buda (211-1991) added 6 points and 16 rebounds respectively. Jezica have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Jezica maintains second position with 12-5 record having just one point less than leader Triglav, which they share with Jance. Celje lost eleventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Jezica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Ljubljana to the arena Slovan. Top scorers: Celje: J.Thompson 30+9reb+1ast, O.Nejc 13+3reb+1ast, N.Buda 6+16reb+1ast, I.Blaz 4+3reb+1ast, V.Vanja 3+2ast, Z.Klancnik 2+5reb+1ast Jezica: A.Bratec 17+4reb+2ast, Z.Alen 11+3reb+1ast, F.Ziga 10+4reb+2ast, M.Vesel 10+9reb+1ast, M.Miha 5+1reb, R.Vid 4+4reb+1ast Medvode - Slovan 79-92 No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Slovan (11-6) defeated on the road 10th ranked Medvode (5-12) 92-79. Medvode was ahead by 3 points at the halftime before a 52-36 second half run of Slovan. They also forced 20 Medvode turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Slovan brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. It was a good game for guard Anze Germ (190-1993) who led his team to a victory with 24 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Matija Kalan (193-2001) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Slovan's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Jaka Bovha (-2000) replied with 18 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Nikola Vracevic (193-2002) added 12 points in the effort for Medvode. Slovan moved-up to fifth place. Medvode at the other side keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. Slovan's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Ljubljana Jezica. Top scorers: Medvode: B.Jaka 18+8reb+3ast, V.Nikola 12+4reb+2ast, Z.Zepic 12+2reb+3ast, S.Nik 9+1reb, M.Skrlec 9+4reb+1ast, V.Milutin 9+3reb+4ast Slovan: A.Germ 24+3reb+5ast, K.Matija 16+4reb+2ast, D.Jon 15+4reb+3ast, I.Leon 10+1ast, L.Matic 8+7reb+7ast, Z.Erculj 7+6reb+5ast Portoroz - Postojna 71-55 Rather expected game when 11th ranked Postojna (3-14) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Portoroz (8-9) 71-55. The game without a history. Portoroz led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a good game for Tim Skerbec (200-1993) who led his team to a victory with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Andraz Rogelja (189-1995, agency: PEPI SPORT) contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Tim Lotric (189-2000) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and Milan Petrovic (-2004) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Postojna. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Portoroz moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Litija. Postojna lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Portoroz will play against bottom-ranked Celje (#12) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Postojna will play against Jance and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Postojna: M.Kodric 14+5reb+1ast, T.Lotric 14+13reb+1ast, P.Milan 12+7reb+2ast, A.Jogan 6+5reb+2ast, M.Peter 5+1reb+1ast, M.Cergic 2+2reb+2ast Portoroz: T.Skerbec 25+9reb+4ast, A.Rogelja 10+7reb+4ast, H.Elmir 8+5reb, R.Svit 6+2reb+1ast, T.Peter 5, Z.Bahor 5+2reb+1ast Nova Gorica - Troti 51-58 Very predictable result when fourth ranked Troti (11-5) beat on the road 9th ranked Nova Gorica (6-11) 58-51. It looked good early as Nova Gorica took a 8-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Troti took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 7 points. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Nova Gorica to just 7 points in third quarter. It was a good game for point guard Domen Janc (187-1996) who led his team to a victory with 15 points. Center Blaz Janezic (202-2000) contributed with 9 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Troti's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Matic Gavez (194-2000) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and center Zan Petejan (196-1995) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Nova Gorica. Troti have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 11-5 record. Nova Gorica lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 11 games lost. Troti will play against Medvode (#10) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Nova Gorica will play against Litija and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Nova Gorica: M.Gavez 14+10reb+3ast, Z.Petejan 11+7reb+2ast, J.Mocnik 11+6ast, M.Lipicar 6+5reb+1ast, S.Borse 3+4reb+2ast, S.Mucic 3+3reb+1ast Troti: D.Janc 15+2reb+3ast, K.Aljaz 15+3reb+1ast, B.Janezic 9+11reb, N.Luka 8+3reb+3ast, R.Vidrih 4+6reb, Z.Rok 3+2reb |
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| Liga Endesa Round 19: Real Madrid beat Tenerife in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Madrid. Second ranked Real Madrid faced 3rd placed Tenerife. Host Real Madrid (16-3) defeated guests from Tenerife (14-5) 88-77. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Tenerife. Croatian Mario Hezonja (202-1995) fired 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. French center Vincent Poirier (213-1993) chipped in 15 points. Canadian-Dutch forward Aaron Doornekamp (201-1985, college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 16 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Madrid have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Barca. Tenerife at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Real Madrid is looking forward to face Murcia (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tenerife will have a break next round. Bottom-ranked Real Betis managed to get a fourth victory, breaking the series of four consecutive losses. This time they won against twelfth-ranked Murcia in Sevilla 84-71. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Tyson Perez (202-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. BJ Johnson contributed with 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American-Georgian guard Thaddus McFadden (188-1987, college: Fairmont St., agency: BeoBasket) answered with 17 points and 4 assists for Murcia. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Betis (4-15) moved-up to sixteenth place. Murcia at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bilbao. Real Betis will play against higher ranked Joventut (#7) in Badalona in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Murcia will play at home against the league's second-placed Real Madrid (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Leader Barca delivered the sixteenth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 9th ranked Valencia (9-10) 81-75 in Barcelona. It was a great evening for Nicolas Laprovittola who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 assists. At the losing side James Webb III responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Barca. They maintain first place with 16-3 record, which they share with Real Madrid. Loser Valencia dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. Barca will meet at home Rio Breogan (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valencia will play against Gran Canaria and hope to secure a win. Other games of round 19 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Bilbao was defeated by Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela 77-64. Joventut beat Manresa at home 73-65. Unicaja lost to Gran Canaria on the opponent's court 70-88. Rio Breogan outscored Girona in a home game 92-70. Zaragoza recorded a loss to Baskonia on the road 91-79. Granada defeated Fuenlabrada on its own court 83-71. The best stats of 19th round was 16 points and 10 rebounds by Juan Fernandez of Fuenlabrada. Obradoiro - Bilbao 77-64 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Bilbao's (8-11) road loss to tenth ranked Obradoiro (10-9) 64-77 on Saturday. Obradoiro made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Lithuanian center Marek Blazevic (209-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. Canadian guard Kassius Robertson (190-1994, college: Missouri, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 15 points and 4 assists. At the losing side Bosnian-Finnish power forward Emir Sulejmanovic (205-1995) responded with 10 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard Adam Smith (185-1992, college: Georgia Tech) scored 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Obradoiro moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Rio Breogan. Bilbao lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Murcia. Obradoiro will meet Girona (#13) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bilbao will play against Granada and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Obradoiro: M.Blazevic 19+8reb+2ast, K.Robertson 15+1reb+4ast, E.Vicedo 14+3reb, P.Scrubb 9+9ast, F.Zurbriggen 8+1reb+1ast, R.Guerrero 6+4reb Bilbao: A.Smith 14+2reb+3ast, E.Sulejmanovic 10+8reb+2ast, J.Withey 10+4reb, A.Reyes 9+5reb, M.Kyser 8+2reb+2ast, N.Radicevic 5+2reb+3ast Joventut - Manresa 73-65 No shocking result in a game in Badalona where seventh ranked Joventut (12-7) defeated bottom-ranked Manresa (3-16) 73-65 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Croatian center Ante Tomic (217-1987, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American center Henry Ellenson (208-1997, college: Marquette) helped adding 13 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Devin Robinson (203-1995, college: Florida) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Jerrick Harding (185-1998, college: Weber St.) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Joventut moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Gran Canaria. Manresa lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with 16 games lost. They share it with Fuenlabrada. Joventut will meet Real Betis (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manresa will have a break next round. Top scorers: Joventut: A.Tomic 15+7reb+3ast, H.Ellenson 13+5reb, J.Parra 13+4reb, G.Vives 11+5ast, K.Guy 9+1reb+2ast, A.Feliz 8+4reb+3ast Manresa: J.Harding 15+6reb+1ast, D.Robinson 12+8reb+2ast, J.Pablo Vaulet 11+5reb, B.Badio 10+1reb, G.Jou 5+4reb, M.Geben 4+1reb Gran Canaria - Unicaja 88-70 We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Las Palmas where 5th ranked Unicaja (13-6) was defeated by sixth ranked Gran Canaria (12-7) 88-70 on Saturday. Gran Canaria made 30-of-37 free shots (81.1 percent) during the game, while Unicaja only scored nine points from the stripe. They outrebounded Unicaja 37-26 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Argentinian Nicolas Brussino (205-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 35 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). Senegalese center Khalifa Diop (215-2002) helped adding 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the losing side American-Bulgarian center David Kravish (207-1992, college: California) responded with 11 points and 6 rebounds and international guard Dario Brizuela (188-1994) scored 12 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Gran Canaria. They maintain sixth place with 12-7 record, which they share with Joventut. Loser Unicaja keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Gran Canaria will meet Valencia (#10) on the road in the next round. Unicaja will play against Baskonia (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Gran Canaria: N.Brussino 35+9reb+3ast, D.Khalifa 11+8reb+1ast, A.Slaughter 10+1reb+1ast, J.Shurna 9+4reb+1ast, A.Albicy 8+3reb+8ast, F.Bassas 6+2reb Unicaja: D.Brizuela 12+2reb+3ast, D.Kravish 11+6reb, K.Perry 8+2ast, N.Djedovic 8+5reb+1ast, T.Carter 7+2reb+3ast, D.Osetkowski 7+3reb Real Betis - Murcia 84-71 Bottom-ranked Real Betis managed to get a fourth victory, breaking the series of four consecutive losses. This time they won against twelfth-ranked Murcia in Sevilla 84-71. Real Betis made 25-of-33 charity shots (75.8 percent) during the game. Murcia was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Tyson Perez (202-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds. American swingman BJ Johnson (201-1995, college: La Salle) contributed with 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Real Betis players scored in double figures. American-Georgian guard Thaddus McFadden (188-1987, college: Fairmont St., agency: BeoBasket) answered with 17 points and 4 assists and American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) added 18 points in the effort for Murcia. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Betis (4-15) moved-up to sixteenth place. Murcia at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bilbao. Real Betis will play against higher ranked Joventut (#7) in Badalona in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Murcia will play at home against the league's second-placed Real Madrid (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Real Betis: T.Perez 13+14reb+1ast, A.Sylla 11+6reb+1ast, V.Gerun 10+3reb+2ast, J.Pozas 10+4reb+3ast, B.Johnson 10+9reb+1ast, J.Gray 9+2reb+4ast Murcia: T.Trice II 18+1reb+3ast, T.McFadden 17+4reb+4ast, N.Radovic 12+7reb, A.Pustovyi 8+8reb, J.Davis 6+1reb+3ast, J.Sakho 2+1reb Barca - Valencia 81-75 Leader Barca delivered the sixteenth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 9th ranked Valencia (9-10) 81-75 in Barcelona. Barca made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Argentinian guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-1990) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 assists. The former international Nikola Mirotic (208-1991) helped adding 13 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side American James Webb III (203-1993, college: Boise St.) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Cuban Jasiel Rivero (206-1993, agency: Pro Sports) scored 18 points. Four Valencia players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Barca. They maintain first place with 16-3 record, which they share with Real Madrid. Loser Valencia dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. Barca will meet at home Rio Breogan (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valencia will play against Gran Canaria and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Barca: N.Laprovittola 19+3reb+5ast, R.Jokubaitis 13+1reb+6ast, N.Mirotic 13+7reb+1ast, J.Vesely 9+5reb+1ast, N.Kalinic 7+6reb, N.James 6+1reb Valencia: J.Rivero 18+3reb, K.Alexander 16+4reb, J.Webb III 15+9reb, C.Jones 10+1reb+3ast, K.Prepelic 7+3ast, J.Pradilla 4+3reb+1ast Rio Breogan - Girona 92-70 Rather predictable result in Lugo where tenth ranked Rio Breogan (10-9) outscored 13th ranked Girona (7-12) 92-70 on Sunday. Rio Breogan looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American power forward Ethan Happ (208-1996, college: Wisconsin) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Serbian Stefan Momirov (196-1999, agency: BeoBasket) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American swingman Kameron Taylor (198-1994, college: Seton Hill) responded with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and international point guard Joaquin Colom (188-1988, college: Lleida, agency: BIG) scored 10 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rio Breogan moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Obradoiro. Newly promoted Girona keeps the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Rio Breogan will meet league's leader Barca in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Girona will play against Obradoiro (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Rio Breogan: E.Happ 20+10reb+3ast, S.Momirov 19+5reb+1ast, S.Bamforth 13+2reb+1ast, N.Nenadic 10+5reb, M.Lukovic 8+2reb+1ast, S.Garcia 7+6reb+7ast Girona: K.Taylor 11+5reb+4ast, J.Colom 10+2reb+6ast, D.Miletic 10+2reb+1ast, J.Sorolla 10+5reb, J.Hill 9+3reb+5ast, M.Fjellerup 7+4reb Baskonia - Zaragoza 91-79 Not a big story in a game in Vitoria where 14th ranked Zaragoza (5-14) was defeated by fourth ranked Baskonia (15-4) 91-79 on Sunday. Baskonia made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American point guard Markus Howard (180-1999, college: Marquette) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points (made all of his seven free throws). Lithuanian forward Tadas Sedekerskis (206-1998) helped adding 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Baskonia players scored in double figures. Baskonia's coach Joan Penarroya used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side Cuban guard Howard Sant-Roos (201-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Icelandic center Tryggvi Hlinason (215-1997) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Baskonia moved-up to third place. Loser Zaragoza dropped to the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Baskonia will meet Unicaja (#5) in the next round. Zaragoza will play against Fuenlabrada (#17) in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Baskonia: M.Howard 30+3reb+1ast, V.Marinkovic 14+2reb+1ast, M.Heidegger 13+2reb+4ast, T.Sedekerskis 10+10reb, M.Kotsar 7+8reb+2ast, R.Giedraitis 5+2reb Zaragoza: H.Sant-Roos 21+10reb+5ast, T.Hlinason 12+5reb+1ast, J.Jessup 11+1reb+1ast, C.Wright 10+4reb+3ast, M.Aday 8+4reb, M.Ponitka 8+1reb+5ast Real Madrid - Tenerife 88-77 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Madrid. Second ranked Real Madrid faced 3rd placed Tenerife. Host Real Madrid (16-3) defeated guests from Tenerife (14-5) 88-77. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Tenerife. Croatian Mario Hezonja (202-1995) fired 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. French center Vincent Poirier (213-1993) chipped in 15 points. Canadian-Dutch forward Aaron Doornekamp (201-1985, college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 16 points and international guard Jaime Fernandez (186-1993) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Madrid have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Barca. Tenerife at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Real Madrid is looking forward to face Murcia (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tenerife will have a break next round. Top scorers: Real Madrid: D.Musa 15+3reb+1ast, V.Poirier 15+4reb, M.Hezonja 14+5reb+1ast, G.Yabusele 8+2reb, N.Williams-Goss 8+3reb+4ast, P.Cornelie 7+2reb+2ast Tenerife: A.Doornekamp 16+2reb+2ast, E.Cook 16+3reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 12+3reb+5ast, S.Salin 9, M.Diagne 8+3reb, T.Abromaitis 7+3reb Granada - Fuenlabrada 83-71 Everything went according to plan when fourteenth ranked Granada (6-13) won against at home 17th ranked Fuenlabrada (3-16) 83-71 on Sunday. Granada forced 19 Fuenlabrada turnovers. It was a great evening for American-Bosnian point guard Alex Renfroe (191-1986, college: Belmont, agency: BeoBasket) who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points and 7 assists. Senegalese center Youssou Ndoye (213-1991, college: St.Bonaventure) helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. Five Granada players scored in double figures. At the losing side Argentinian center Juan Fernandez (209-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Serbian point guard Jovan Novak (191-1994, agency: BeoBasket) scored 7 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Granada maintains fourteenth place with 6-13 record. Fuenlabrada lost their twelfth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Manresa. Granada will meet higher ranked Bilbao (#11) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fuenlabrada will play against Zaragoza (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Granada: C.Michael 15+2reb, T.Bropleh 14+2reb+2ast, Y.Ndoye 12+8reb, L.Costa 12+2reb+5ast, A.Renfroe 10+4reb+7ast, M.Niang 6+7reb Fuenlabrada: P.Ali 17+2reb+1ast, F.Juan 16+10reb+1ast, L.Kromah 12+6reb+3ast, J.Novak 7+5reb+9ast, C.Eyenga 6+2reb+1ast, V.Okouo 5+2reb |
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Norrkoping Dolphins - Jamtland 73:65 Norrkoping Dolphins conquered 2023 Cup title beating Jamtland 73:65. The Dolphins opened the game with a 17-9 run, whilst Jamtland replied with a massive 24-15 rally in the second frame. In the second half Norrkoping Dolphins took control of the game. They posted an 18-15 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 23-17 surge. Devonte Green (190-G-1997, college: Indiana) stepped up with 15 points for the winners, whilst Adam Ramstedt (206-SF-1995) and James Murray-Boyles (201-F-1997, college: UNCP, agency: Players Group) netted 13 each. Phillip Carr and Landrius Horton (193-G-1998, college: Columbus St.) answered with 13 points each in a loss. |
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| Dubai International Basketball Championship - Club Africain knocked out by Dynamo Lebanon - by Eurobasket News |
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| Bahcesehir inks Conor Morgan - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He has been also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Morgan has regularly played for Canadian senior team since 2017 and previously for University National Team back in 2017. He represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast (Australia) five years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 11.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.5apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 59.0%, 3PT: 18.2%, FT: 73.3%. Morgan has played previously professionally in New Zealand and Spain (Joventut and Andorra). he was also voted All-Canada West Player of the Year back the same year. He won New Zealand NBL championship title in 2018. Morgan graduated from University of British Columbia in 2018 and it is his fifth season as a professional player. |
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He had the game-high 18 points adding six rebounds and eight assists for Polit-Halychyna in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Stariy Lutsk (#7, 4-15) with 27-point margin 82-55. Polit-Halychyna maintains the 5th position in Ukrainian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Polit-Halychyna will need more victories to improve their 9-7 record. Horobchenko turned to be Polit-Halychyna's top player in his first season with the team. Horobchenko has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (8th best: 15.1ppg) and averages solid 3.4spg. Second best performed player last round was Oleg Rudakov (194-F-1994, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) of Stariy Lutsk. He is a forward in his second season at Stariy Lutsk. In the last game Rudakov recorded impressive double-double of 19 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Stariy Lutsk was edged by slightly higher-ranked Hoverla (#6, 7-12) 73-71. Stariy Lutsk is still second from the bottom in the standings. 15 lost games are too many comparing to just four victories Stariy Lutsk managed to get this year. Rudakov is well-known at Stariy Lutsk and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. Third place about best performers goes to another Polit-Halychyna's star - forward Vladlen Berezhnyy (199-F-1995). Berezhnyy scored 16 points and grabbed sixteen rebounds (!!!). He was another key player of Polit-Halychyna, helping his team with a 72-62 win against slightly lower-ranked Hoverla (#6, 7-12). Berezhnyy has a very solid season. In 16 games in Ukraine he scored 11.3ppg. He also has 6.1rpg and FGP: 58.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Sergey Startsev (190-PG-1997) of Hoverla - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Ihor Dubonenko (197-SF-1998) of Kyiv Basket - 22 points and 3 rebounds 6. Evgeni Tkachenko (203-F-1983) of BIPA O. - 16 points and 12 rebounds 7. Yevgen Koroviyakov (199-F-1988) of Stariy Lutsk - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Oleksandr Tishchenko (206-F/C-1989) of Polit-Halychyna - 11 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Danya Kingsby (185-G-1998) of Kyiv Basket - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Artem Vodolazsky (198-F-1992) of Hoverla - 19 points and 4 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Al Riyadi Beirut - Dynamo Lebanon 86:85 Al Riyadi Club is the Champion of Dubai International Tournament! They overcame Dynamo Lebanon 86-85 in a thrilling Final. Trailing 20-29 at the end of the first period, Al Riyadi replied with a 31-22 run in the second frame. Moreover, Al Riyadi Beirut won the third quarter 18-16, whilst Dynamo Lebanon closed the game with an 18-17 rally for the final result. Club Africain overcame Beirut 84-79 in the gam for the 3rd place. |
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There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Second Stage in VTB United League. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most interesting game of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Saint Petersburg where Zenit edged visiting MBA Moscow 73-71. French point guard Thomas Heurtel (189-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 16 points and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Royce Hamm Jr (206-1999, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Zenit's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Andrey Lopatin (206-1998, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Zenit are looking forward to face CSKA in Moscow in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. MBA Moscow will play at home against UNICS and is hoping to win this game. One of the most interesting games of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Kazan where Lokomotiv outleveled host UNICS 103-70. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of UNICS. American guard Jaylen Barford (191-1996, college: Arkansas) notched 22 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and Devaughn Akoon-Purcell supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Lokomotiv's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 22 points by American power forward Vincent Hunter (203-1994, college: UTEP) did not help to save the game for UNICS. Lokomotiv will play against N.Novgorod in Nizhny Novgorod in the next round. UNICS will play on the road against MBA Moscow and hopes to get back on the winning track. One of the most interesting games of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Nizhny Novgorod where CSKA outleveled host N.Novgorod 89-70. The best player for the winners was Alexey Shved who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. Dragan Apic produced 16 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. CSKA will meet at home Zenit in the next round, which may be the game of the day. N.Novgorod will play against Lokomotiv in Krasnodar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: BC Minsk lost to Astana on the opponent's court 82-86. Samara unfortunately lost to Parma-Pari in a home game 74-77. Enisey rolled over BC Minsk on the road 69-42. The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 8 rebounds by James Thompson IV of Enisey. Astana - BC Minsk 86-82 Very expected game in Nur-Sultan where Belarusian BC Minsk was defeated by Kazakhstan Astana 86-82 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was Russian Valeriy Likhodey (205-1986) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Serbian forward Jovan Sljivancanin (196-1999, college: Carroll, MT, agency: BeoBasket) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Tropical Sports Agency) added 17 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Four BC Minsk players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Astana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. BC Minsk will play against Parma-Pari in Perm and hope to win that game. Top scorers: BC Minsk: J.Sljivancanin 21+8reb, D.Bracey 17+2reb+6ast, Z.Smith 14+6reb, D.Hernandez-Zinenko 10+8reb+4ast, O.Pantovic 6+1reb, U.Blizniuk 6+1reb+6ast Astana: K.Vaughn 22+2reb+1ast, V.Likhodey 18+6reb+3ast, M.Johnson 14+7reb+5ast, M.Myers 8+7reb+2ast, O.Balashov 7+1ast, V.Chsherbak 7+3reb+2ast Zenit - MBA Moscow 73-71 The most interesting game of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Saint Petersburg where Zenit edged visiting MBA Moscow 73-71. French point guard Thomas Heurtel (189-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 16 points and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Royce Hamm Jr (206-1999, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Zenit players scored in double figures. Zenit's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Andrey Lopatin (206-1998, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Ilya Platonov (200-1998) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Zenit are looking forward to face CSKA in Moscow in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. MBA Moscow will play at home against UNICS and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: MBA Moscow: A.Lopatin 17+6reb+1ast, A.Daniil 9+6reb+3ast, D.Kasatkin 9+2reb+1ast, S.Klyuev 9+1reb, I.Platonov 8+8reb+2ast, T.Yakushin 8+2reb+6ast Zenit: R.Hamm Jr. 17+8reb+2ast, T.Heurtel 16+4reb+8ast, T.Thompkins 15+4reb, C.Homesley 11+2reb+5ast, S.Toropov 5+2reb+1ast, D.Kulagin 4+2reb+2ast UNICS - Lokomotiv 70-103 One of the most interesting games of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Kazan where Lokomotiv outleveled host UNICS 103-70. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of UNICS. Lokomotiv made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 UNICS turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American guard Jaylen Barford (191-1996, college: Arkansas) notched 22 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five Lokomotiv players scored in double figures. Lokomotiv's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 22 points by American power forward Vincent Hunter (203-1994, college: UTEP) did not help to save the game for UNICS. French Louis Labeyrie (208-1992) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Lokomotiv will play against N.Novgorod in Nizhny Novgorod in the next round. UNICS will play on the road against MBA Moscow and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: UNICS: V.Hunter 22+4reb+1ast, L.Labeyrie 11+8reb+1ast, V.Zaitcev 9+2reb+4ast, A.Brown 9+5reb, N.Dimitrijevic 9+4ast, D.Macon 5+2reb+6ast Lokomotiv: J.Barford 22+4reb+5ast, D.Akoon-Purcell 16+5reb+2ast, V.Emchenko 14+1reb+2ast, C.Horton 13+8reb+2ast, A.Shcherbenev 13+1reb+1ast, Z.Vedischev 9+1reb+2ast N.Novgorod - CSKA 70-89 One of the most interesting games of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Russia. The game took place in Nizhny Novgorod where CSKA outleveled host N.Novgorod 89-70. CSKA made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game, while N.Novgorod only scored three points from the stripe. CSKA looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Alexey Shved (198-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. Guyanese-French Livio Jean-Charles (205-1993, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Serbian power forward Dragan Apic (206-1995) produced 16 points and American guard Jermaine Love (190-1989, college: UIS) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. CSKA will meet at home Zenit in the next round, which may be the game of the day. N.Novgorod will play against Lokomotiv in Krasnodar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: N.Novgorod: D.Apic 16+4reb+1ast, J.Love 14+4reb+1ast, D.Khvostov 12+2reb+5ast, M.Salash 11+6reb, N.Rebic 6+1reb+2ast, C.Alexander 5+1reb CSKA: A.Shved 21+5reb+13ast, N.Milutinov 19+6reb, L.Jean-Charles 19+8reb+1ast, D.Moore 14+1reb+2ast, A.Astapkovich 7+1reb+1ast, C.Ware 4+2reb+5ast Samara - Parma-Pari 74-77 There was a small surprise when Parma-Pari edged on the road Samara 77-74 on Friday. Strangely Samara outrebounded Parma-Pari 38-26 including a 17-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Parma-Pari made 7 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Justin Roberson (187-1993, college: ULM) who scored 25 points and 4 assists. Swingman Isaiah Reese (196-1996, college: Canisius, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Parma-Pari's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman James Ennis (201-1990, college: LBSU) added 19 points respectively for the hosts. Parma-Pari will meet at home BC Minsk in the next round where they are favorite. Samara will have a break next round. Top scorers: Samara: J.Ennis 19+4reb+3ast, M.Knight 15+10reb+4ast, K.Rivers 13+8reb+5ast, M.Sheleketo 8+2reb, V.Ivlev 6+1reb+3ast, I.Lazarev 6+4reb+1ast Parma-Pari: J.Roberson 25+3reb+4ast, I.Reese 17+7reb+6ast, R.Boatright 15+1reb+2ast, M.Dime 6+4reb, J.James 4+4reb, P.Vladislav 3 BC Minsk - Enisey 42-69 Not a big story in a game when Belarusian BC Minsk was rolled over at home by Russian Enisey 69-42 on Saturday. Enisey dominated down low during the game scoring 38 of its points in the paint compared to BC Minsk's 14. Enisey forced 21 BC Minsk turnovers and outrebounded them 40-23 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was power forward James Thompson IV (208-1995, college: EMU) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Point guard Angelo Warner (188-1992, college: Morehead St.) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Zach Smith (203-1996, college: Texas Tech) produced 11 points and point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Tropical Sports Agency) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Enisey will meet at home Avtodor in the next round and it may be the game of the week. BC Minsk will play against Parma-Pari in Perm and hope to win that game. Top scorers: BC Minsk: D.Bracey 13+1reb+2ast, Z.Smith 11+4reb+1ast, O.Pantovic 7+4reb+1ast, V.Stubeda 4+2reb, B.Dudu 3+1reb, J.Sljivancanin 3+5reb+2ast Enisey: J.Thompson IV 18+8reb+2ast, A.Warner 12+7reb+2ast, E.Belyankov 9, V.Trushkin 8+7reb, G.Motovilov 8+1reb+5ast, I.Viktorov 6+4reb+2ast |
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The 34-year old player got a double-double of 21 points and 13 assists, while his team crushed N.Novgorod (#5, 13-11) with 19-point margin 89-70. Thanks to this victory CSKA moved-up to the 1st position in VTB United League group A. It's already very far into the season and CSKA keeps a perfect 24-0 record. In the team's last game Shved had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range. It's his second year at CSKA and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Alexey Shved has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (3rd best: 17.1ppg), assists (2nd best: 7.9apg) and averages impressive 62.3% FGP. The second best player in last round's games was another CSKA's star - young Serbian Nikola Milutinov (213-C-1994, agency: Octagon Europe). Milutinov had a very good evening with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Of course together with Shved he helped CSKA with another comfortable win 89-70 over N.Novgorod (13-11) being unquestionably team leader. He plays for the best team in the league and CSKA managed to win all 24 games keeping a perfect record. Milutinov is one of the most experienced players at CSKA and similarly like Alexey Shved has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.2ppg (#8). He also registered 8.7 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was another CSKA's star - Guyanese forward Livio Jean-Charles (205-PF-1993, agency: BeoBasket). Jean-Charles scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was another key player of CSKA, helping his team with a 89-70 easy win against N.Novgorod (#5, 13-11). CSKA have amazing season winning all 24 games without a single defeat in group A. Jean-Charles turns to be one of the very best players in the league while he is also a leader of the top team having his eyes on the championship title. Jean-Charles has a very solid season. In 22 games in VTB United League he scored 12.4ppg. He also has 5.4rpg, 1.0bpg and FGP: 66.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. James Thompson IV (208-C/F-1995) of Enisey - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Chris Horton (202-PF-1994) of Lokomotiv - 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Justin Roberson (187-G-1993) of Parma-Pari - 25 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Jaylen Barford (191-G-1996) of Lokomotiv - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Royce Hamm Jr. (206-F-1999) of Zenit - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Markell Johnson (188-PG-1998) of Astana - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Isaiah Reese (196-F/G-1996) of Parma-Pari - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Center Andrea Ledesma (182-C-1996) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for top-ranked Quimsa, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 3. The 26-year old player was the main contributor (20 points, five rebounds and three assists) to her team's victory, helping them to crush Montmartre (4-1) with 21-point margin 61-40. It allowed Quimsa to consolidate first place in the Argentinian LaLiga Femenina. Quimsa have a solid 4-1 record. In the team's last game Ledesma had a remarkable three three-pointers out of 6 attempts. It's her second year at Quimsa and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Andrea Ledesma averages this season 7.8ppg. The second best player in last round's games was Maria Gervasio of Riachuelo LR. Gervasio had a very good evening with 21 points and 3 rebounds. It was enough for Riachuelo LR to edge Olimpico (1-4) 63-59. The season is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Gervasio is one of the most experienced players at Riachuelo LR and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 12.5ppg (#7). She also registered 4.3 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was Colombian forward Mabel Martinez (180-F-1986) of league's second-best Montmartre. Martinez scored 15 points and passed four assists. She was a key player of Montmartre, leading her team to a 67-50 easy win against Olimpico (#5, 1-4). Montmartre is closer and closer to top of the standings in North. They will still need more victories. But 4-1 record is not that bad... Martinez has a great season in Argentina. After only 5 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 2.8apg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Andrea Rebola) of Montmartre - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Delfina Saravia (171-SG-2003) of Union Florida - 15 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Natassja Kolff (188-C-2004) of Pacifico - 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Romina Moreira (1999) of Montmartre - 11 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Valeria Fernandez (G-1998) of Pacifico - 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Florencia Ortiz) of Riachuelo LR - 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Maria Jourdheuil (180-PF-1994) of Dep.Berazategui - 11 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Boomers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Boomers smashed 4th placed Bendigo Spirit in Melbourne 115-72. Boomers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bendigo Spirit's 24. They outrebounded Bendigo Spirit 35-24 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Boomers shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 68.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Bendigo Spirit's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Cayla George (193-1989) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). American forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa (196-2000, college: UConn) contributed with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international guard Abigail Wehrung (177-1995) answered with 17 points for Bendigo Spirit. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Townsville. Bendigo Spirit at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Bendigo Spirit will play next round against strong Townsville Fire trying to get back on the winning streak. Boomers will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Sydney Flames on the road. Leading Southside Flyers (12-5) recorded its fifth loss in Dandenong. Hosts were edged by sixth ranked Sydney Flames (5-12) 68-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Southside Flyers. The former international point guard Tiana Mangakahia (168-1995, college: Syracuse) stepped up and scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Emma Clarke chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Kayla Thornton (185-1992, college: UTEP) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Sydney Flames maintains sixth place with 5-12 record. Southside Flyers at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Sydney Flames will play against league's leader Boomers in Melbourne in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Southside Flyers will play at home against Perth Lynx and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Canberra Capitals managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of four consecutive losses on Thursday night. This time they won against sixth-ranked Adelaide Lightning 97-90. Jade Melbourne nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side. Stephanie Talbot came up with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 4 assists for Adelaide Lightning in the defeat. Canberra Capitals maintains eighth place with 2-16 record. Adelaide Lightning lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. Canberra Capitals will again meet at home higher ranked Adelaide Lightning (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Adelaide Lightning will play against Perth Lynx and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 13 Townsville beat Perth on the road 95-91.
Canberra - Adelaide 97-90 Bottom-ranked Canberra Capitals managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of four consecutive losses on Thursday night. This time they won against sixth-ranked Adelaide Lightning 97-90. Canberra Capitals forced 22 Adelaide Lightning turnovers. Strangely Adelaide Lightning outrebounded Canberra Capitals 44-27 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international swingman Jade Melbourne (176-2002, college: Arizona St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side and American guard Nicole Munger (180-1997, college: Michigan) accounted for 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international swingman Stephanie Talbot (188-1994) came up with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Jacinta Monroe (196-1988, college: FSU, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Adelaide Lightning in the defeat. Five Canberra Capitals and four Adelaide Lightning players scored in double figures. Canberra Capitals maintains eighth place with 2-16 record. Adelaide Lightning lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. Canberra Capitals will again meet at home higher ranked Adelaide Lightning (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Adelaide Lightning will play against Perth Lynx and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Adelaide: S.Talbot 33+17reb+4ast, B.Isobel 21+3reb, J.Monroe 14+9reb+4ast, M.Whittle 13+10reb, A.Cubillo 4+2ast, L.Mansfield 3+3reb+5ast Canberra: J.Melbourne 21+5reb+11ast, R.Burrell 18+1reb, B.Smart 18+1ast, R.Pizzey 16+2reb+3ast, N.Munger 11+12reb+5ast, E.Tonks 9+3reb+3ast Southside - Sydney 67-68 Leading Southside Flyers (12-5) recorded its fifth loss in Dandenong. Hosts were edged by sixth ranked Sydney Flames (5-12) 68-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Southside Flyers. Sydney Flames forced 22 Southside Flyers turnovers. Strangely Southside Flyers outrebounded Sydney Flames 39-27 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international point guard Tiana Mangakahia (168-1995, college: Syracuse) stepped up and scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and forward Emma Clarke (186-2000, college: Colorado) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Kayla Thornton (185-1992, college: UTEP) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Maddison Rocci (169-1998) scored 19 points (made all of her eight free throws). Sydney Flames maintains sixth place with 5-12 record. Southside Flyers at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Sydney Flames will play against league's leader Boomers in Melbourne in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Southside Flyers will play at home against Perth Lynx and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Southside: M.Rocci 19+3reb+2ast, K.Thornton 14+9reb+2ast, A.Bishop 11+8reb, P.Nyadiew 9+1reb, S.Blicavs 8+8reb+4ast, R.Cole 6+2reb+4ast Sydney: T.Mangakahia 26+5reb+6ast, V.Panousis 15+1reb+3ast, E.Clarke 11+8reb, K.Froling 9+6reb+1ast, J.Willoughby 4+4reb+3ast, K.Rowe 2+3reb Perth - Townsville 91-95 No shocking result in a game when third ranked Townsville Fire (12-4) beat on the road 5th ranked Perth Lynx (9-7) 95-91 on Saturday. Townsville Fire made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. American forward Tianna Hawkins (191-1991, college: Maryland, agency: LBM Management) nailed 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) accounted for 22 points. The former international power forward Lauren Scherf (196-1996) came up with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and American guard Robbi Ryan (175-1997, college: Arizona St.) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Perth Lynx in the defeat. Five Townsville Fire and four Perth Lynx players scored in double figures. Townsville Fire have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Melbourne. Loser Perth Lynx keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Townsville Fire will meet at home Bendigo Spirit (#4) in the next round. Perth Lynx will play against Southside Flyers in Dandenong and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Perth: L.Scherf 27+8reb+8ast, A.Atwell 16+3reb, R.Ryan 16+8reb+2ast, C.Bibby 12+2reb+1ast, S.Whitcomb 9+6reb+8ast, A.Sharp 7+2reb Townsville: T.Hawkins 26+7reb+5ast, C.Woods 22+1reb+3ast, S.Reid 14+6ast, K.Samuelson 14+3reb+2ast, M.Ruef 13+10reb, Z.Aokuso 4+5reb Melbourne - Bendigo 115-72 The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Boomers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Boomers smashed 4th placed Bendigo Spirit in Melbourne 115-72. Boomers dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bendigo Spirit's 24. They outrebounded Bendigo Spirit 35-24 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Boomers shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 68.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Bendigo Spirit's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Cayla George (193-1989) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). American forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa (196-2000, college: UConn) contributed with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Boomers players scored in double figures. The former international guard Abigail Wehrung (177-1995) answered with 17 points and the former international swingman Anneli Maley (187-1998, college: TCU) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Bendigo Spirit. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Townsville. Bendigo Spirit at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Bendigo Spirit will play next round against strong Townsville Fire trying to get back on the winning streak. Boomers will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Sydney Flames on the road. Top scorers: Bendigo: A.Wehrung 17+3reb+1ast, A.Wilson 12+2reb+2ast, A.Maley 11+6reb+2ast, A.Froling 6+5reb, K.Wilson 6+2reb+6ast, C.McLean 6 Melbourne: C.George 27+8reb+5ast, K.Wallace 20+3reb+2ast, M.Goodchild 18+2reb+4ast, T.Mitchell 14+7reb+5ast, O.Nelson-Ododa 14+8reb+5ast, B.Sophie 7+2reb |
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| Top Division Women Round 14: Top-ranked Kangoeroes win another game - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Top Division Women top team - Kangoeroes (12-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Spirou (1-13) in Mechelen 100-48. Kangoeroes dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Spirou's 24 and made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Kangoeroes forced 22 Spirou turnovers and outrebounded them 51-17 including a 17-0 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Spirou's players. American Morgan Bertsch (190-1997, college: UC Davis, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Polish forward Amalia Rembiszewska (191-1996) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Kangoeroes' coach Arvid Diels felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Valentine Cambioli (171-2003) replied with 17 points for Spirou. Undefeated Kangoeroes have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-0 record. Spirou lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Kangoeroes are looking forward to face Laarne (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Spirou will play against Waregem and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. The game in Laarne supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Liege (11-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Laarne (2-10). Liege smashed Laarne 81-60. The former international center Jaleesa Maes (188-1992) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Carlie Littlefield chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Ilse Deforche (173-1992) responded with 15 points. Laarne's coach Tom Poppe gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Liege have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-3 record behind leader Kangoeroes. Laarne at the other side dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. Liege will play against Brunehaut (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Laarne will play against the league's leader Kangoeroes and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Waregem supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Castors Braine (12-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Waregem (6-9). Castors Braine smashed Waregem 104-55 on Sunday. Abigail Fogg notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 17 points by Sanne Desplenter did not help to save the game for Waregem. Waregem's coach Frederic Claessens already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Castors Braine have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record having just two point less than leader Kangoeroes. Waregem lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Castors Braine will meet Laarne (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Waregem will play against Spirou and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Lummen was smashed by Kortrijk Spurs on the road 84-54. Namur won against Brunehaut on its own court 76-62. Bottom-ranked Spirou unfortunately lost to Namur in a road game 61-79. The most impressive performance of 14th round was 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Eva Rupnik of Namur.
Kortrijk Spurs - Lummen 84-54 No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Kortrijk Spurs (8-6) crushed at home 10th ranked Lummen (2-13) 84-54 on Saturday. Kortrijk Spurs dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Lummen's 16. Kortrijk Spurs forced 20 Lummen turnovers and outrebounded them 35-19 including a 23-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Ine Joris (187-2001) notched 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Croatian center Josipa Juric (196-2001) supported her with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Four Kortrijk Spurs players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by center Asha Ndabukiye (180-2003) did not help to save the game for Lummen. Dutch Annika Van Heulekom (179-2001) added 10 points for the guests. Lummen's coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Kortrijk Spurs maintains sixth position with 8-6 record. Loser Lummen keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. Kortrijk Spurs will meet at home league's leader Kangoeroes in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Lummen will have a break next round. Top scorers: Kortrijk Spurs: I.Joris 20+6reb, L.Foucart 14+2reb, J.Juric 11+9reb+3ast, C.Ducoulombier 11+1ast, H.Mestdagh 10+3reb+1ast, T.Stojsavljevic 8+8reb Lummen: N.Asha 17+6reb, C.Victoria 10+1ast, V.Heulekom Annika 10+1reb, S.Nikki 4+1reb, N.Emma 4+2reb, S.Janne 3+2reb Laarne - Liege 60-81 The game in Laarne supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Liege (11-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Laarne (2-10). Liege smashed Laarne 81-60. They made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Laarne only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Laarne 52-25 including a 40-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Jaleesa Maes (188-1992) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Carlie Littlefield (175, college: UNC, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Liege players scored in double figures. Ilse Deforche (173-1992) responded with 15 points and Lore Capoen (185-1993) scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Laarne's coach Tom Poppe gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Liege have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-3 record behind leader Kangoeroes. Laarne at the other side dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. Liege will play against Brunehaut (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Laarne will play against the league's leader Kangoeroes and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Liege: J.Maes 18+9reb+1ast, C.Littlefield 17+5reb+2ast, F.Julia 16+6reb, S.Lin 11+11reb, M.Descamps 8+3reb, M.Peeters 6+6reb+3ast Laarne: I.Deforche 15+2reb+1ast, K.Aertssens 10+2reb, H.Sara 9+4reb+2ast, L.Capoen 8+6reb+2ast, K.Beeckmans 5+3reb+3ast, C.Hayley 4+1reb+1ast Namur - Brunehaut 76-62 Rather expected game when 8th ranked Brunehaut (3-11) lost on the road to fifth ranked Namur (9-4) 76-62 on Saturday. Namur forced 21 Brunehaut turnovers. Slovenian Eva Rupnik (177-1992, agency: LBM Management) notched 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Wivine Defosset (170-2002) supported her with 20 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. Four Namur players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds by French Delphine Blanc (174-1989) did not help to save the game for Brunehaut. Senegalese center Bineta NDoye (196-1993) added 17 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Brunehaut's coach Lorine Gobert rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Namur have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Phantoms Boom. Loser Brunehaut keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. Namur will meet at home Phantoms Boom (#5) in the next round. Brunehaut will play against Liege and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Namur: D.Wivine 20+5ast, E.Rupnik 14+6reb+6ast, L.Zelnyte 13+8reb, E.Saucin 10+9reb, S.Dossou 8+1reb+4ast, M.Sarah 6+2reb+2ast Brunehaut: B.NDoye 17+7reb+1ast, B.Delphine 15+10reb+1ast, B.Vibe 11+2ast, M.Nowacki 5+2reb+3ast, C.Nowacki 3+4reb+5ast, L.Bellanger 3+3reb Kangoeroes - Spirou 100-48 Top Division Women top team - Kangoeroes (12-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Spirou (1-13) in Mechelen 100-48. Kangoeroes dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Spirou's 24 and made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Kangoeroes forced 22 Spirou turnovers and outrebounded them 51-17 including a 17-0 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Spirou's players. American Morgan Bertsch (190-1997, college: UC Davis, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Polish forward Amalia Rembiszewska (191-1996) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Kangoeroes players scored in double figures. Kangoeroes' coach Arvid Diels felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Valentine Cambioli (171-2003) replied with 17 points and guard Lynn Hering (173-1998) added 16 points in the effort for Spirou. Kangoeroes have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-0 record. Spirou lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. Kangoeroes are looking forward to face Laarne (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Spirou will play against Waregem and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Kangoeroes: M.Bertsch 29+8reb, A.Rembiszewska 16+7reb+1ast, L.Resimont 13+9reb+1ast, Z.Morrison 13+9reb+1ast, H.Nauwelaers 9+6reb+3ast, B.Kyra 8+1reb Spirou: C.Valentine 17+4reb+1ast, L.Hering 16+2reb+3ast, V.Sarah 6+5reb+2ast, Y.Mense 5+4reb+2ast, H.Taina 2+2reb+2ast, M.Delphine 2 Waregem - Castors Braine 55-104 The game in Waregem supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Castors Braine (12-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Waregem (6-9). Castors Braine smashed Waregem 104-55 on Sunday. Castors Braine forced 21 Waregem turnovers. Canadian center Abigail Fogg (196-1994, college: S.Dakota) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Slovenian point guard Aleksandra Kroselj (173-1999, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 23 points. Even 17 points by guard Sanne Desplenter (170-2003) did not help to save the game for Waregem. Center Tesse Kapenga (186-2002) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Waregem's coach Frederic Claessens already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Castors Braine have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record having just two point less than leader Kangoeroes. Waregem lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. Castors Braine will meet Laarne (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Waregem will play against Spirou and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Castors Braine: A.Kroselj 23+2reb+2ast, M.Tadic 20+3reb+3ast, A.Fogg 19+10reb+2ast, M.Uro-Nilie 10+3reb+2ast, E.Leblon 8+6reb+5ast, J.Lindstrom 7+11reb+2ast Waregem: D.Sanne 17+2reb+3ast, T.Kapenga 11+8reb+1ast, C.Nastja 10+7reb+2ast, V.Emma 6+4reb+2ast, S.Bogaert 3+2reb+2ast, B.Pauline 2+5reb Namur - Spirou 79-61 Very predictable result when fifth ranked Namur (9-4) won against at home bottom-ranked Spirou (1-13) 79-61 on Wednesday. Namur forced 26 Spirou turnovers. Slovenian Eva Rupnik (177-1992, agency: LBM Management) notched 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and American Peyton Whitted (190-1995, college: Penn St.) supported her with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Namur players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 4 assists by forward Valentine Cambioli (171-2003) did not help to save the game for Spirou. Guard Lynn Hering (173-1998) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the guests. Namur have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Phantoms Boom. Spirou lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Namur will meet at home Phantoms Boom (#5) in the next round. Spirou will play against Waregem (#7) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Namur: E.Rupnik 18+5reb+5ast, P.Whitted 16+7reb+1ast, D.Wivine 14+4reb+2ast, M.Carpreaux 12+4reb+4ast, L.Zelnyte 10+6reb, S.Dossou 7+2ast Spirou: C.Valentine 21+2reb+4ast, H.Taina 15+3reb+1ast, L.Hering 10+6reb+6ast, V.Sarah 8+8reb+3ast, Y.Mense 5+11reb, M.Delphine 2+2reb |
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| NBL Round 5 (Second Stage): Rilski Sportist lose to Beroe in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Very significant was Beroe's (#1, 3-0) victory against 3rd placed Rilski Sportist (0-4) 91-60. Beroe forced 22 Rilski Sportist turnovers and outrebounded them 49-25 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. International swingman Teodora Dineva (178-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and the former international Violina Kocheva (175-1991) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Beroe's coach Tatyana Gateva felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Monika Borisova (170-2006) responded with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Beroe have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 3-0 record, which they share with Champion 2006. Newly promoted Rilski Sportist still closes the standings with four games lost. Beroe is looking forward to face league's second-placed Montana on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rilski Sportist will have a break next round. The game in Plovdiv was also worth to mention about. Leader Champion 2006 (3-0) played at the court of 5th ranked Academic PL (1-2). Champion 2006 managed to secure a 8-point victory 73-65. Center Elena Dimova (190-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and Maria Svetoslavova accounted for 7 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. Center Mila Krasteva (-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for Academic PL in the defeat. Champion 2006 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Beroe. Academic PL at the other side keeps the fifth place with two games lost. Champion 2006 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Academic PL will play on the road against Lokomotiv (#6) in Sofia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Group Places 1-3Beroe - Rilski Sportist 91-60Very significant was Beroe's (#1, 3-0) victory against 3rd placed Rilski Sportist (0-4) 91-60. Beroe forced 22 Rilski Sportist turnovers and outrebounded them 49-25 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. International swingman Teodora Dineva (178-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and the former international Violina Kocheva (175-1991) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Beroe's coach Tatyana Gateva felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Monika Borisova (170-2006) responded with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Denitsa Manolova (172-2006) scored 19 points. Beroe have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 3-0 record, which they share with Champion 2006. Newly promoted Rilski Sportist still closes the standings with four games lost. Beroe is looking forward to face league's second-placed Montana on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rilski Sportist will have a break next round. Top scorers: Rilski Sportist: M.Denitsa 19+4reb+3ast, B.Monika 11+6reb+9ast, I.Radina 10+1ast, A.Ranya 9+3reb, V.Djikova 6+8reb+3ast, B.Ivana 5+3reb+3ast Beroe: T.Dineva 26+11reb+3ast, V.Kocheva 22+5reb+3ast, C.Rosten 12+9reb+4ast, T.Sharenkapova 9+5reb+5ast, E.Natskina 8+4reb+2ast, R.Hristova 8+9reb+5ast Group Places 3-6Academic PL - Champion 2006 65-73The game in Plovdiv was also worth to mention about. Leader Champion 2006 (3-0) played at the court of 5th ranked Academic PL (1-2). Champion 2006 managed to secure a 8-point victory 73-65. Champion 2006 forced 27 Academic PL turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Center Elena Dimova (190-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Maria Svetoslavova (180-1993) accounted for 7 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. Center Mila Krasteva (-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and center Anastasia Kaleva (183-2004) added 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Academic PL in the defeat. Four Academic PL players scored in double figures. Champion 2006 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Beroe. Academic PL at the other side keeps the fifth place with two games lost. Champion 2006 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Academic PL will play on the road against Lokomotiv (#6) in Sofia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Academic PL: A.Kaleva 16+10reb+4ast, K.Mila 15+14reb+3ast, K.Zlatka 14+7reb+4ast, D.Hilendarova 13+11reb+2ast, M.Anna 7+2reb+2ast, I.Trambordjieva 0+1reb Champion 2006: E.Dimova 22+15reb, V.Veselinova 20+2reb+5ast, S.Angela 14+6reb+2ast, M.Svetoslavova 7+12reb+9ast, D.Elena 6+3reb+6ast, C.Aleksandra 4+2reb+1ast |
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| Salvadorean Liga Superior round 11 best performance: Alicia Abarca (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Power forward Alicia Abarca (165-PF-1997) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Costa Rica, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 11. The 25-year old player was the main contributor (8 points, twenty one rebounds and eight assists) to her team's victory, helping them to outclass Se7en (#6, 2-6) with 53-point margin 83-30. Costa Rica maintains the 2nd position in Salvadorean Liga Superior. They are still close to the very top. Costa Rica would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 8-1 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Abarca as usually she does not deliver so high stats. Alicia Abarca has solid league stats. She leads league in rebounds with 13.7rpg. Abarca is in league's top in assists (9th best: 2.7apg). The second best player in last round's games was another Costa Rica's star - young Jahely Portan (167-PG-2001). Portan had a very good evening with 24 points and 3 rebounds. Of course together with Abarca she helped Costa Rica with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Se7en (#6, 2-6) 83-30. Costa Rica's second position in the standings has not changed. Her team lost just one game this season, while they won 8 matches. Portan is a newcomer at Costa Rica and despite she is not a team leader yet, every game she becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 6.3ppg (#1). Third on the list of top players last round was another Costa Rica's star - center Leslie Sermeno (176-C-1997). Sermeno showcased her all-around game by recording 3 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and six assists in the last round. She was another key player of Costa Rica, helping her team with a 83-30 easy win against the lower-ranked Se7en (#6, 2-6). Costa Rica is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 8-1 record is not that bad... Sermeno has a great season in El Salvador. After only 3 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 9.0rpg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Kenia Campos (172-G-1986) of Costa Rica - 7 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists 5. Gracia Flamenco (173-PF-2000) of Santa Tecla F1 - 13 points and 7 rebounds 6. Camila Lima (172-F-2003) of Santa Tecla F1 - 11 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists 7. Yashary Hernandez (170-PF-1999) of UCA - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Rosa Reyes (162-PG-1989) of UCA - 10 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Silvia Perez (158-F-2002) of Santa Tecla Elite - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Heimy Lopez (167-G-2004) of Costa Rica - 20 points and 3 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Korisliiga Round 2 (Second Stage): Espoo Team defeat Forssan Alku in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Second Stage in Korisliiga. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An interesting game for Espoo Team which hosted in Espoo Forssan Alku. Espoo Team had an easy win 89-74. Forssan Alku was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 31-15 charge of Espoo Team, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American power forward Carmen Tyson-Thomas (175-1991, college: Syracuse) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Lotta Hamalainen (174-1996) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American forward Bre Gunnels (185-1999, college: UNI, agency: DC Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks for Forssan Alku. Forssan Alku's coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Espoo Team will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Forssan Alku will play at home against Tampereen Pyrinto and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between Vimpelin Veto and Catz Lappeenranta in Vimpeli ended with biggest points difference. Vimpelin Veto outscored guests from Lappeenranta 105-55. American forward Alex Wittinger (185-1997, college: Illinois) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Tynice Martin chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American center Terri Battle (188-1999, college: Tampa) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Vimpelin Veto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Catz Lappeenranta will play at home against Marsky Helsinki and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Helsinki: Torpan Pojat and Marsky Helsinki. Torpan Pojat won against visiting Marsky Helsinki 68-55. Iimari Thomas notched a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by Kati Ollilainen did not help to save the game for Marsky Helsinki. Marsky Helsinki's coach tested eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Torpan Pojat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Marsky Helsinki will play against Catz Lappeenranta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
ToPo - HBA-Marsky 68-55 Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Helsinki: Torpan Pojat and Marsky Helsinki. Torpan Pojat won against visiting Marsky Helsinki 68-55. The game was mostly controlled by Torpan Pojat. Marsky Helsinki managed to win fourth quarter 16-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Marsky Helsinki 48-29 including 34 on the defensive glass. American forward Iimari Thomas (178-2000, college: UCLA) notched a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and power forward Saana Kujala (184-2002) supported her with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by the former international guard Kati Ollilainen (173-2003) did not help to save the game for Marsky Helsinki. Center Albina Syla (194-2004) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Marsky Helsinki's coach tested eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Torpan Pojat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Marsky Helsinki will play against Catz Lappeenranta and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: ToPo: I.Thomas 34+12reb+3ast, K.Saana 14+6reb+3ast, K.Meri 7+7reb+2ast, E.Pekonen 5+1reb, A.Annika 4+3reb+1ast, T.Tuukkanen 4+11reb+4ast HBA-Marsky: O.Kati 18+7reb+1ast, A.Elina 9+6reb+2ast, S.Albina 9+7reb+4ast, S.Verna 5, A.Esther 4+1reb, M.Edit 3+2reb ViVe - Catz 105-55 The game between Vimpelin Veto and Catz Lappeenranta in Vimpeli ended with biggest points difference. Vimpelin Veto outscored guests from Lappeenranta 105-55. It looked good early as Catz Lappeenranta took a 1-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Vimpelin Veto had a 29-11 second period charge getting the lead and Catz Lappeenranta was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 55-105. Vimpelin Veto dominated on the defensive end, holding Catz Lappeenranta to just 5 points in third quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Catz Lappeenranta's 32 and made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Vimpelin Veto forced 26 Catz Lappeenranta turnovers and outrebounded them 50-35 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Vimpelin Veto players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Catz Lappeenranta's players. American forward Alex Wittinger (185-1997, college: Illinois) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Tynice Martin (180-1997, college: WVU) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Five Vimpelin Veto players scored in double figures. American center Terri Battle (188-1999, college: Tampa) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and forward Elli Heikkila (181-2002) scored 14 points. Vimpelin Veto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Catz Lappeenranta will play at home against Marsky Helsinki and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: ViVe: T.Anttonen 22+6reb+1ast, T.Martin 18+9reb+3ast, A.Wittinger 15+16reb, K.King 13+7reb+6ast, R.Kujala 12+1reb+8ast, K.Rytkonen 11+3reb+3ast Catz: T.Battle 19+9reb+1ast, E.Heikkila 14+3reb+2ast, T.Marttinen 8+2reb+2ast, S.Tears 5+6reb, V.Helmi 5+3reb+2ast, K.Noora 3+5reb+2ast Espoo Team - FoA 89-74 An interesting game for Espoo Team which hosted in Espoo Forssan Alku. Espoo Team had an easy win 89-74. Forssan Alku was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 31-15 charge of Espoo Team, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American power forward Carmen Tyson-Thomas (175-1991, college: Syracuse) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Lotta Hamalainen (174-1996) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four Espoo Team players scored in double figures. American forward Bre Gunnels (185-1999, college: UNI, agency: DC Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks and her fellow American import guard Caterrion Thompson (175-1998, college: MSU) added 21 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Forssan Alku. Forssan Alku's coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Espoo Team will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Forssan Alku will play at home against Tampereen Pyrinto and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Espoo Team: C.Tyson-Thomas 28+15reb+7ast, L.Hamalainen 15+5reb+8ast, S.Moore 14+6reb+5ast, O.Nicole 11+9reb+2ast, E.Salovaara 10+2reb+1ast, M.Kiia 8+5reb+1ast FoA: C.Thompson 21+6reb+3ast, B.Gunnels 18+10reb+2ast, S.Viita 15+8reb+3ast, J.Vega 7+6reb+4ast, S.Rokkanen 5+5reb+2ast, J.Airaksinen 4+2ast |
| Tyson-Thomas' double-double lands her (Second Stage) Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She had a double-double of 28 points and 15 rebounds, while her team beat FoA (#4, 11-9) 89-74. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Espoo Team maintains the 2nd position in Finnish Korisliiga. They are still close to the very top. Espoo Team would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 16-4 record. Tyson-Thomas turned to be Espoo Team's top player in her first season with the team. Syracuse University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Tyson-Thomas is league's best scorer averaging so far 28.3ppg. Tyson-Thomas is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 12.8rpg) and averages solid 3.7spg and 53.2% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Iimar'i Thomas (178-F-2000) of ToPo. She is American forward in her first season at ToPo. In the last game Thomas recorded impressive double-double of 34 points and 12 rebounds. Of course she led ToPo to another comfortable win 68-55 over HBA-Marsky (5-15) being unquestionably team leader. The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Thomas is a newcomer at ToPo and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.7ppg (#3). She also registered 8.2 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to forward Bre Gunnels (185-F-1999, agency: DC Sports) of FoA (#4). Gunnels scored 18 points and grabbed ten rebounds. Despite Gunnels' great performance FoA lost 74-89 to #2 ranked Espoo Team. But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing FoA needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 11 victories and 9 lost games. Gunnels has a very solid season. In 20 games in Finland she scored 14.5ppg. She also has 7.8rpg, 1.7bpg and FGP: 57.3%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Kristina King (190-F/C-1995) of ViVe - 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Silja Viita (185-F-2001) of FoA - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Alex Wittinger (185-F-1997) of ViVe - 15 points and 16 rebounds 7. Caterrion Thompson (175-G-1998) of FoA - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Tuulia Anttonen (177-G-1997) of ViVe - 22 points and 6 rebounds 9. Sierra Moore (180-G-1994) of Espoo Team - 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Tynice Martin (180-G-1997) of ViVe - 18 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Naomi Davenport (ex Constanta) agreed terms with Aulnoye - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has played also professionally in Finland (Peli Karhut), Poland and Puerto Rico. Davenport played in the final of NJCAA D1 in 2016 and 2017. Among many awards she was selected to Eurobasket.com Finnish League All-Imports Team in 2022. She graduated from West Virginia University in 2019 and it is her fourth season in pro basketball. |
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| 2.Bundesliga Round 16: Rotenburg/Scheessel lose to SG BBZ Opladen in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The game between Top Four teams took place in Leverkusen. First ranked host SG BBZ Opladen (12-2) smashed 4th ranked Rotenburg/Scheessel (9-6) 83-57. SG BBZ Opladen have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-2 record. Rotenburg/Scheessel at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. SG BBZ Opladen are looking forward to face Veilchen (#5) on the road in the next round. Rotenburg/Scheessel will play against TUSLI and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. The game between Top Four teams took place in Wuerzburg. First ranked host Wuerzburg (14-2) defeated 4th ranked Heidelberg (10-6) 49-37. Wuerzburg have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-2 record. Heidelberg at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Wuerzburg will play against Freiburg 2 (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Heidelberg will play against Speyer / Schifferstadt (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Freiburg was also quite interesting. Second ranked Rhein Main Baskets (11-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Freiburg 2 (7-9). Rhein Main Baskets managed to secure a 8-point victory 69-61 on Sunday. Rhein Main Baskets have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-5 record having just three points less than leader Opladen, which they share with Bamberg. Newly promoted Freiburg 2 dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Jahn Muenchen and Ludwigsburg. Rhein Main Baskets will meet at home Ludwigsburg (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Freiburg 2 will play against the league's leader Wuerzburg and hope to secure a win. There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: Gruenberg lost to Chemnitz on the opponent's court 61-73. TUSLI managed to outperform Veilchen in a home game 73-67. Bochum rolled over Braunschweig on the road 79-55. Herner 2 defeated Neuss on its own court 77-62. Marburg 2 were beaten by Bad Homburg in a road game 71-59. Bamberg won against Wasserburg at home 73-72. Stuttgart managed to outperform Speyer on the opponent's court 63-62. Schwabach was rolled over Mainz in a home game 41-73. Jahn Muenchen was defeated by Ludwigsburg on the road 80-73.
Group NorthChemnitz - Gruenberg 73-61Very expected game when 6th ranked Baskets Grunberg (7-8) was defeated on the road by second ranked ChemCats Chemnitz (12-4) 73-61 on Saturday. ChemCats Chemnitz have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-4 record having just two points less than leader Opladen. Loser Baskets Grunberg dropped to the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Herner 2. ChemCats Chemnitz will meet Young Dolphins (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Baskets Grunberg will play against Herner 2 (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. TUSLI - Veilchen 73-67 There was a surprise result in Berlin where ninth ranked TUSLI (6-10) defeated higher ranked Veilchen (8-7) 73-67 on Saturday. Newly promoted TUSLI maintains ninth position with 6-10 record. Loser Veilchen keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. TUSLI will meet higher ranked Rotenburg/Scheessel (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Veilchen will play against the league's leader SG BBZ Opladen having rather not much hope for a victory. Braunschweig - Bochum 55-79 Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Braunschweig (4-11) was rolled over at home by third ranked Bochum (11-4) 79-55 on Saturday. Bochum have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-4 record having four points less than leader Opladen. Loser Braunschweig keeps the tenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Wasserburg. Bochum will meet at home Homburger TG (#6) in the next round. Braunschweig will play against TG Neuss (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Herner 2 - Neuss 77-62 Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Herner 2 (7-8) beat at home 11th ranked TG Neuss (4-12) 77-62 on Saturday. Herner 2 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Gruenberg. TG Neuss lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Marburg 2 and Schwabach. Herner 2 will meet Baskets Grunberg (#8) in the next round. TG Neuss will play against Braunschweig and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Opladen - Rotenburg 83-57 The game between Top Four teams took place in Leverkusen. First ranked host SG BBZ Opladen (12-2) smashed 4th ranked Rotenburg/Scheessel (9-6) 83-57. SG BBZ Opladen have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-2 record. Rotenburg/Scheessel at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. SG BBZ Opladen are looking forward to face Veilchen (#5) on the road in the next round. Rotenburg/Scheessel will play against TUSLI and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Bad Homburg - Marburg 2 71-59 There was no surprise when 12th ranked Young Dolphins (4-12) were defeated on the road by seventh ranked Homburger TG (8-8) 71-59 on Sunday. Homburger TG moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Stuttgart. Loser Young Dolphins dropped to the eleventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Neuss and Schwabach. Homburger TG will meet higher ranked Bochum (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Young Dolphins will play against the league's second-placed ChemCats Chemnitz (#2) and hope to secure a win. Group SouthBamberg - Wasserburg 73-72No shocking result in a game when third ranked Bamberg (11-5) edged at home 10th ranked TSV 1880 (4-11) 73-72 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Bamberg moved-up to second place, which they share with Rhein-Main. Loser TSV 1880 keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Braunschweig. Bamberg will meet Jahn Muenchen (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TSV 1880 will play against ASC Theresianum Mainz and hope to secure a win. Speyer - Stuttgart 62-63 Very expected game in Dudenhofen where 12th ranked Speyer / Schifferstadt (3-12) was edged by seventh ranked Stuttgart (8-8) 63-62 on Saturday. Stuttgart have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Bad Homburg. Speyer / Schifferstadt lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 12 games lost. Stuttgart will meet at home Schwabach (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Speyer / Schifferstadt will play against Heidelberg and hope to secure a win. Wuerzburg - Heidelberg 49-37 The game between Top Four teams took place in Wuerzburg. First ranked host Wuerzburg (14-2) defeated 4th ranked Heidelberg (10-6) 49-37. Wuerzburg have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-2 record. Heidelberg at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Wuerzburg will play against Freiburg 2 (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Heidelberg will play against Speyer / Schifferstadt (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Schwabach - Mainz 41-73 Very predictable result when fifth ranked ASC Theresianum Mainz (9-7) smashed on the road 11th ranked Schwabach (4-12) 73-41 on Saturday. ASC Theresianum Mainz maintains fifth position with 9-7 record. Schwabach lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Neuss and Marburg 2. ASC Theresianum Mainz will meet at home TSV 1880 (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Schwabach will play against Stuttgart and hope to secure a win. Ludwigsburg - Jahn Muenchen 80-73 There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Jahn Muenchen (7-9) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Ludwigsburg (7-9) 80-73 on Saturday. Ludwigsburg moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Jahn Muenchen and Freiburg 2. Ludwigsburg will meet league's second-placed Rhein Main Baskets in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Jahn Muenchen will play against Bamberg (#3) and hope to secure a win. Freiburg 2 - Rhein-Main 61-69 The game in Freiburg was also quite interesting. Second ranked Rhein Main Baskets (11-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Freiburg 2 (7-9). Rhein Main Baskets managed to secure a 8-point victory 69-61 on Sunday. Rhein Main Baskets have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-5 record having just three points less than leader Opladen, which they share with Bamberg. Newly promoted Freiburg 2 dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Jahn Muenchen and Ludwigsburg. Rhein Main Baskets will meet at home Ludwigsburg (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Freiburg 2 will play against the league's leader Wuerzburg and hope to secure a win. |
| DBBL Round 18: Hannover defeat Keltern in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most exciting game of round 18 in the DBBL took place in Hannover. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Keltern (10-5) to first ranked Hannover (12-3) 60-57 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Keltern. Hannover have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-3 record. Keltern at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. Hannover are looking forward to face Saarlouis (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Keltern will play against Marburg (#11) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. The game in Osnabrueck was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Saarlouis (8-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Osnabrueck (8-8). Osnabrueck managed to secure a 5-point victory 66-61. Osnabrueck moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Saarlouis and ALBA Berlin. Saarlouis lost third consecutive game. Osnabrueck will play against Halle (#10) on the road in the next round. Saarlouis will play against the league's leader Hannover (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track. Eighth ranked ALBA Berlin (8-8) crushed at home 11th ranked Marburg (3-14) by 17 points 81-64, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. ALBA Berlin moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Saarlouis and Osnabrueck. Loser Marburg stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. ALBA Berlin will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Marburg will play against the league's second-placed Keltern (#2) and hope to secure a win. In the last game of round 18 Noerdlingen won against Halle on the opponent's court 73-58.
Osnabrueck - Saarlouis 66-61 The game in Osnabrueck was also worth to mention about. 6th ranked Saarlouis (8-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Osnabrueck (8-8). Osnabrueck managed to secure a 5-point victory 66-61. Osnabrueck moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Saarlouis and ALBA Berlin. Saarlouis lost third consecutive game. Osnabrueck will play against Halle (#10) on the road in the next round. Saarlouis will play against the league's leader Hannover (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track. Halle - Noerdlingen 58-73 Very expected game when 10th ranked Halle (3-12) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Noerdlingen (10-6) 73-58 on Saturday. Noerdlingen have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Halle keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. Noerdlingen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Halle will play against Osnabrueck (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Hannover - Keltern 60-57 The most exciting game of round 18 in the DBBL took place in Hannover. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Keltern (10-5) to first ranked Hannover (12-3) 60-57 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Keltern. Hannover have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-3 record. Keltern at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. Hannover are looking forward to face Saarlouis (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Keltern will play against Marburg (#11) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. ALBA Berlin - Marburg 81-64 Eighth ranked ALBA Berlin (8-8) crushed at home 11th ranked Marburg (3-14) by 17 points 81-64, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. ALBA Berlin moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Saarlouis and Osnabrueck. Loser Marburg stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. ALBA Berlin will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Marburg will play against the league's second-placed Keltern (#2) and hope to secure a win. |
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| Van der Plas number one in Holland Eredivisie for round 1 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Forward Alissa Van der Plas (180-F-2002) had an amazing evening in the last round for top-ranked Grasshoppers, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 1 (Second Stage). The 20-year old player had a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds, while her team crushed, Second Stage bottom-ranked team Triple Threat (#5, 0-1) with 16-point margin 87-71. It allowed Grasshoppers to take over top position in the Dutch Eredivisie. But it's just the very beginning of the Second Stage and Grasshoppers won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Van der Plas had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Grasshoppers, through which she has constantly improved. Alissa Van der Plas has solid league stats. She is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 9.3rpg). The second best player in last round's games was young international center Charlotte van Kleef (190-C-1996) of Group B leader Landslake. van Kleef had a very good evening with a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds. Of course she led Landslake to another comfortable win outscoring Martini Sparks (0-1) 94-57. Her team has extremely good start of the Second Stage. They won their first game. However the Second Stage is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. van Kleef is one of the most experienced players at Landslake and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.6ppg (#9). She also registered 6.8 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Alex LaPorta (183-F) of Group B second-best BAL Weert. LaPorta scored 18 points and grabbed fourteen rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of BAL Weert, leading her team to a 70-60 win against #3 ranked Lekdetec.nl in a game of the week. BAL Weert has a very good start of the Second Stage. But there was just one game played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. LaPorta also has a very good start of the Second Stage with very strong stats. LaPorta has a great season in Holland. After 13 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.1ppg (4th best) and rebounds with 9.0rpg (7th best). She also has 2.3spg and FGP: 50.7%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Myrthe Den Heeten (173-G-1997) of Landslake - 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Epiphany Etienne (177-F/G-1999) of Landslake - 19 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Jacobine Klerkx) of Grasshoppers - 23 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Jamailah Adams (180-G/F-1993) of Binnenland - 14 points and 10 rebounds 8. Karin Kuijt (174-PG-1990) of Grasshoppers - 17 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Sydney Clayton (180-F) of BAL Weert - 19 points and 8 rebounds 10. Madeline Holland (180-F) of Triple Threat - 15 points and 8 rebounds The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Super League Round 13: Trinity Meteors lose to Glanmire - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The biggest surprise took place in Cork where host Glanmire (12-1) beat league's leader Trinity Meteors (11-2) 80-64 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Trinity Meteors. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Glanmire have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Trinity Meteors at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Glanmire. Trinity Meteors will play next round against Liffey Celtics trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Glanmire will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Brunell. It will be extra interesting game as Brunell is their local rival from Cork. The game with biggest result difference took place in Dublin. Local DCU Mercy (9-4) beat 7th ranked Fr.Mathews (4-7) 85-68. DCU Mercy maintains third place with 9-4 record having just three points less than leader Glanmire. Fr.Mathews at the other side keep the seventh position with seven games lost. DCU Mercy will play against Ulster Elks (#9) in Belfast in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Fr.Mathews will play on the road against NUIG Mystics in Galway and hope to get back on the winning track. Other games of round 13 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: WIT Wildcats defeated NUIG Mystics in Waterford 73-65. Ulster Elks beat Liffey Celtics at home 84-80. Brunell lost to Killester on the opponent's court 69-81.
NUIG Mystics - WIT Wildcats 65-73 There was no surprise in Galway where 10th ranked NUIG Mystics (1-11) were defeated by fourth ranked WIT Wildcats (7-6) 73-65. WIT Wildcats maintains fourth place with 7-6 record. NUIG Mystics lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. WIT Wildcats will play against Killester (#5) in Dublin in the next round. NUIG Mystics will play at home against Fr.Mathews (#7) to get more than just one victory in their record. Ulster Elks - Liffey Celtics 84-80 We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Belfast where ninth ranked Ulster Elks (4-9) defeated 8th ranked Liffey Celtics (4-9) 84-80. Ulster Elks moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Liffey Celtics. Liffey Celtics lost their fifth game in a row. Ulster Elks will play against higher ranked DCU Mercy (#3) in Dublin in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Liffey Celtics will play on the road against the league's second-placed Trinity Meteors (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Killester - Brunell 81-69 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Brunell's (5-8) road loss to fifth ranked Killester (6-6) 69-81. Killester maintains fifth place with 6-6 record. Brunell at the other side keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Killester will play against higher ranked WIT Wildcats (#4) in Waterford in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brunell's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Cork Glanmire. DCU Mercy - Fr.Mathews 85-68 The game with biggest result difference took place in Dublin. Local DCU Mercy (9-4) beat 7th ranked Fr.Mathews (4-7) 85-68. DCU Mercy maintains third place with 9-4 record having just three points less than leader Glanmire. Fr.Mathews at the other side keep the seventh position with seven games lost. DCU Mercy will play against Ulster Elks (#9) in Belfast in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Fr.Mathews will play on the road against NUIG Mystics in Galway and hope to get back on the winning track. Glanmire - Trinity Meteors 80-64 The biggest surprise took place in Cork where host Glanmire (12-1) beat league's leader Trinity Meteors (11-2) 80-64 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Trinity Meteors. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Glanmire have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Trinity Meteors at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Glanmire. Trinity Meteors will play next round against Liffey Celtics trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Glanmire will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Brunell. It will be extra interesting game as Brunell is their local rival from Cork. |
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| D1 Round 19: Leader Turan gets another victory - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. Undefeated leader Turan delivered the seventeenth consecutive win on Thursday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Irtysh (8-9) 91-60 in Pavlodar. Turan forced 24 Irtysh turnovers and had a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international forward Zalina Kurazova (185-1985) fired 28 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Ukrainian power forward Ganna Rulyova (183-1986, agency: BIG) chipped in 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Tamila Zhakipova (182-2000) produced 14 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Turan (17-0) have an impressive series of seventeen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 17 victories in a row. Irtysh at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Bottom-ranked Barsy Atyr. (0-17) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-43 loss to third ranked Aktobe (12-5) in Aktobe. Worth to mention a great performance of Russian Olga Aksenova (187-1996) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Ksenia Korobkova contributed with 19 points for the winners. Aktobe's coach Artem Gladilin felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Shugyla Kemel (168-2007) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Barsy Atyr.The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Aktobe. Newly promoted Aktobe maintains third place with 12-5 record having five points less than leader Turan. Barsy Atyr. lost their seventeenth game in a row. Barsy Atyr. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings. The game in Aktau supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Astana Tigers (13-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Caspiy Aktau (7-10). Astana Tigers did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 59-39 on Thursday. It was a great evening for Anna Bezgodova who led her team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Astana Tigers' coach Vitaliy Strebkov used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Alexandra Saitova responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Astana Tigers maintains second place with 13-4 record having four points less than leader Turan. Caspiy Aktau lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with ten games lost. In the last game of round 19 Karaganda was crushed by Okzhetpes in Kokshetay 67-38.
Okzhetpes - Karaganda 67-38 There was no surprise in Kokshetay where 9th ranked Karaganda (4-13) was crushed by sixth ranked Okzhetpes (9-8) 67-38 on Thursday. Okzhetpes held Karaganda to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Okzhetpes forced 22 Karaganda turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Karaganda's players. It was a great evening for point guard Zoya Buday (167-2003) who led her team to a victory scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Power forward Nadezhda Yakovleva (183-2003) helped adding 12 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Firuza Alidodova (167-1994) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds and forward Binur Zhubatova (180-2002) scored 4 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Okzhetpes moved-up to fifth place. Loser Karaganda keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. Top scorers: Karaganda: A.Firuza 14+8reb+2ast, M.Asylzhan 6+2reb, M.Elina 4+7reb, K.Ejrin 4, Z.Binur 4+8reb+1ast, Z.Vlada 2+5reb+1ast Okzhetpes: B.Zoya 13+6reb+6ast, K.Milana 12+5reb, Y.Nadezhda 12+9reb+3ast, U.Kudrevtseva 7+9reb+1ast, K.Aydana 7+2reb+4ast, K.Svetlana 5+1reb Caspiy Aktau - Astana Tigers 39-59 The game in Aktau supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Astana Tigers (13-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Caspiy Aktau (7-10). Astana Tigers did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 59-39 on Thursday. Astana Tigers held Caspiy Aktau to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 43.1 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Caspiy Aktau 47-32 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international center Anna Bezgodova (192-1992) who led her team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international forward Tamara Kuzmina (183-1990) helped adding 11 points and 7 rebounds. Astana Tigers' coach Vitaliy Strebkov used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Alexandra Saitova (164-2000) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and center Valeria Petrova (184-1996) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Astana Tigers maintains second place with 13-4 record having four points less than leader Turan. Caspiy Aktau lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with ten games lost. Top scorers: Caspiy Aktau: A.Saitova 16+5reb+2ast, P.Valeria 12+7reb+3ast, K.Yrysty 4+4reb, P.Rada 3+3reb, P.Alexandra 2+2reb, V.Tamara 2+9reb+1ast Astana Tigers: A.Bezgodova 17+8reb+1ast, T.Kuzmina 11+7reb+2ast, D.Koroleva 10+4reb+4ast, O.Nurbaeva 7+5reb+3ast, K.Anastasia 6+9reb+1ast, M.Astapenko 4+5reb+5ast Irtysh - Turan 60-91 Undefeated leader Turan delivered the seventeenth consecutive win on Thursday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Irtysh (8-9) 91-60 in Pavlodar. Turan forced 24 Irtysh turnovers and had a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international forward Zalina Kurazova (185-1985) fired 28 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Ukrainian power forward Ganna Rulyova (183-1986, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Tamila Zhakipova (182-2000) produced 14 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Rauan Tutkishova (182-1991) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Turan (17-0) have an impressive series of seventeen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with a perfect record of 17 victories in a row. Irtysh at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Top scorers: Irtysh: Z.Tamila 14+9reb+1ast, R.Tutkishova 13+7reb+2ast, U.Saltanat 10+1reb+2ast, X.Abdurashitova 8+3reb+1ast, G.Yekaterina 7+1reb+3ast, K.Kamilya 3+4reb+1ast Turan: Z.Kurazova 28+9reb+2ast, G.Rulyova 17+10reb+5ast, V.Voloshina 17+4reb+4ast, A.Glazacheva 8+4reb, A.Milana 7+1reb+7ast, A.Alishauskayte 6+4reb+3ast Aktobe - Barsy Atyr. 77-43 Bottom-ranked Barsy Atyr. (0-17) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-43 loss to third ranked Aktobe (12-5) in Aktobe. They held Barsy Atyr. to an opponent 23.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Aktobe forced 21 Barsy Atyr. turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Barsy Atyr.'s players. Worth to mention a great performance of Russian Olga Aksenova (187-1996) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Forward Ksenia Korobkova (175-2003) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Four Aktobe players scored in double figures. Aktobe's coach Artem Gladilin felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Shugyla Kemel (168-2007) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds and guard Perizat Zhumagali (168-2007) added 9 points and 5 assists in the effort for Barsy Atyr.The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Aktobe. Newly promoted Aktobe maintains third place with 12-5 record having five points less than leader Turan. Barsy Atyr. lost their seventeenth game in a row. Barsy Atyr. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings. Top scorers: Barsy Atyr.: K.Shugyla 13+8reb+1ast, Z.Perizat 9+4reb+5ast, K.Julia 7+1reb+3ast, M.Khalida 5+1reb, V.Darya 4+3reb, M.Asel 3+6reb Aktobe: O.Aksenova 19+9reb+5ast, K.Ksenia 19+4reb+3ast, N.Aksaule 10+6reb+4ast, E.Azhar 10+3reb+2ast, O.Bagmet 8+4reb+6ast, K.Ulpan 6+5reb+2ast |
| Best players of Kazakhstan D1 round 18 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Experienced International Center Anna Bezgodova (192-C-1992) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's second-best Astana Tigers and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 18. The 30-year old center had a double-double of 26 points and eleven rebounds, while her team beat Tomiris (#4, 10-7) 52-46. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Astana Tigers maintains the 2nd position in Kazakhstan D1. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Astana Tigers will need more victories to improve their 13-4 record. In the team's last game Bezgodova had a remarkable 58.3% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Astana Tigers, through which she has constantly improved. Bezgodova has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (4th best: 16.5ppg) and averages solid 1.3bpg and 56.9% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Ukrainian power forward Ganna Rulyova (183-F/C-1986, agency: BIG) of league's best team Turan. Rulyova impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds. Of course she led Turan to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Caspiy Aktau (#7, 7-10) 95-67. Of course Turan still keep the league's top spot. She plays for the best team in the league and Turan managed to win all 17 games keeping a perfect record. Rulyova is a newcomer at Turan and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.6ppg (#2). Her other stats are also decent: 10.6rpg and 4.6apg. The third best performed player last round was Armenian Inga Manucharyan (177-G-2000) of Aktobe (#3). Manucharyan scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds. She was a key player of Aktobe, leading her team to a 86-34 easy win against the lower-ranked Karaganda (#9, 4-13). Manucharyan has a great season in Kazakhstan. After 17 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.7ppg (3rd best), rebounds with 9.0rpg (8th best) and assists with 4.3apg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Olga Aksenova (187-PF-1996) of Aktobe - 8 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Ulyana Kudrevtseva (175-F-1999) of Okzhetpes - 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Oksana Bagmet (170-G-1996) of Aktobe - 18 points and 7 assists 7. Alexandra Petelina (168-PG-1998) of Caspiy Aktau - 15 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Alexandra Saitova (164-SF-2000) of Caspiy Aktau - 18 points and 5 rebounds 9. Ksenia Korobkova (175-F-2003) of Aktobe - 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Zalina Kurazova (185-F-1985) of Turan - 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Kurazova's 28 points and 9 rebounds give her Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She had the game-high 28 points adding nine rebounds and two assists for Turan in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Irtysh (#6, 8-9) with 31-point margin 91-60. It allowed Turan to consolidate first place in the Kazakhstan D1. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Turan keeps a perfect 17-0 record. In the team's last game Kurazova had a remarkable 88.9% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Turan, through which she has constantly improved. Kurazova has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (7th best: 14.6ppg) and averages solid 59.4% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Olga Aksenova (187-PF-1996) of Aktobe. She is Russian forward in her first season at Aktobe. In the last game Aksenova recorded impressive 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Of course she led Aktobe to another comfortable win outscoring Barsy Atyr. (#10, 0-17) 77-43. Aktobe's 3rd position in the standings has not changed. Her team's 12-5 record is not bad at all. Aksenova is a newcomer at Aktobe and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another Turan's star - forward Ganna Rulyova (183-F/C-1986, agency: BIG). Rulyova showcased her all-around game by recording 17 points, ten rebounds and five assists in the last round. She was another key player of Turan, helping her team with a 91-60 easy win against the lower-ranked Irtysh (#6, 8-9). Turan have amazing season winning all 17 games without a single defeat. Rulyova turns to be one of the very best players in the league while she is also a leader of the top team having her eyes on the championship title. Rulyova has a great season in Kazakhstan. After 17 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.6ppg (2nd best), rebounds with 10.6rpg (4th best) and assists with 4.6apg (7th best). She also has FGP: 56.3% and 3PT: 42.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Vladyslava Voloshina (179-SG-2000) of Turan - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Anna Bezgodova (192-C-1992) of Astana Tigers - 17 points and 8 rebounds 6. Zoya Buday (167-PG-2003) of Okzhetpes - 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Ksenia Korobkova (175-F-2003) of Aktobe - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Daria Koroleva (182-F-1988) of Astana Tigers - 10 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Rauan Tutkishova (182-F-1991) of Irtysh - 13 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Nadezhda Yakovleva (183-F/C-2003) of Okzhetpes - 12 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Prishtina lands Adrienne Godbold, ex Carolina - by Eurobasket News | |||
Godbold is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball she experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. She is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Godbold has played previously professionally also in Germany (Freiburg), Iceland (Stjarnan) and WBDA (Chicago LR). She was voted to Big Ten All-Defensive Team back in 2012 and 2013. Godbold attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on she way to pro basketball. She graduated from University of Illinois in 2013 and it will be her tenth season in pro basketball. |
| Superliga Round 15: Penza defeat Trepca in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An interesting game for Penza (9-6) which hosted in Peja 4th placed Trepca (4-11). Third ranked Penza had an easy win 77-59. Penza dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Trepca's 28. Penza forced 24 Trepca turnovers. It was a good game for Bosnian Lejla Omerbasic (182-1997) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds. The former international center Saranda Daci (190-1993) contributed with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American Marshanique Hall answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for Trepca. Defending champion maintains third place with 9-6 record having four points less than leader Bashkimi. Trepca at the other side keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with United. Penza are looking forward to face league's leader Bashkimi in Prizren in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Trepca will play against United and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for Prishtina (12-3) which played road game in against 4th placed United (4-11). Second ranked Prishtina had an easy win 78-54. It was a great evening for American guard Adrienne Godbold (180-1991, college: Illinois) who led her team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. Etna Rexhepi helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian forward Liudmyla Volnianska (183-2003) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. United's coach Qendrim Demi gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Prishtina maintains second place with 12-3 record having just one point less than leader Bashkimi. United lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Trepca. Prishtina will play against bottom-ranked Vellaznimi (#6) in Gjakove in the next round. United will play at home against Trepca and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Superliga top team - Bashkimi (14-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat sixth ranked Vellaznimi (1-13) in Prizren 66-48. American players dominated the game. It was a quality performance for Khadija Brown-Haywood who led the winners and scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Bashkimi's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tianna Sullivan came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Vellaznimi in the defeat. Undefeated Bashkimi have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-0 record. Loser Vellaznimi stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Bashkimi will meet Penza (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Vellaznimi will play against the league's second-placed Prishtina and hope to win that game.
Bashkimi - Vellaznimi 66-48 Superliga top team - Bashkimi (14-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat sixth ranked Vellaznimi (1-13) in Prizren 66-48. Bashkimi forced 24 Vellaznimi turnovers. American players dominated the game. It was a quality performance for guard Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-1994, college: Arkansas St.) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Dasia Evans (188, college: Wright St.) accounted for 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Bashkimi's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Tianna Sullivan came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Alyn Sankar (178, college: Delaware St.) added 13 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Vellaznimi in the defeat. Bashkimi have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-0 record. Loser Vellaznimi stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Bashkimi will meet Penza (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Vellaznimi will play against the league's second-placed Prishtina and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Bashkimi: K.Brown-Haywood 16+9reb+3ast, T.Hopkins 10+6reb+1ast, A.Muhadri 9+7reb+1ast, D.Evans 9+8reb+4ast, S.Vraniqi 7+4reb+1ast, D.Halitaj 7+1ast Vellaznimi: S.Tianna 17+11reb+6ast, A.Sankar 13+17reb+4ast, B.Fesata 9+4reb+2ast, T.Viola 5+4reb, R.Hodaj 4+1reb+2ast, B.Edlira 0 Penza - Trepca 77-59 An interesting game for Penza (9-6) which hosted in Peja 4th placed Trepca (4-11). Third ranked Penza had an easy win 77-59. Penza dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Trepca's 28. Penza forced 24 Trepca turnovers. It was a good game for Bosnian Lejla Omerbasic (182-1997) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds. The former international center Saranda Daci (190-1993) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American Marshanique Hall answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import swingman KeAunna Johnson (180, college: UMHB) added 24 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Trepca. Defending champion maintains third place with 9-6 record having four points less than leader Bashkimi. Trepca at the other side keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with United. Penza are looking forward to face league's leader Bashkimi in Prizren in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Trepca will play against United and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Penza: L.Omerbasic 41+13reb+3ast, G.Ermelinda 13+7reb+1ast, S.Daci 12+11reb+6ast, K.Erjona 4+2reb, J.Zeka 4+8reb+5ast, B.Vanesa 3+4reb Trepca: K.Johnson 24+8reb+1ast, H.Marshanique 14+13reb+6ast, M.Alma 13+12reb+2ast, M.Blerta 4+3reb, M.Erzana 4+6reb+2ast, I.Adina 0 United - Prishtina 54-78 An interesting game for Prishtina (12-3) which played road game in against 4th placed United (4-11). Second ranked Prishtina had an easy win 78-54. Prishtina forced 20 United turnovers and outrebounded them 39-28 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by United's players. It was a great evening for American guard Adrienne Godbold (180-1991, college: Illinois) who led her team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. Etna Rexhepi (180-2006) helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. Godbold is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian forward Liudmyla Volnianska (183-2003) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and Anila Selmani scored 17 points and 6 steals. United's coach Qendrim Demi gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Prishtina maintains second place with 12-3 record having just one point less than leader Bashkimi. United lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Trepca. Prishtina will play against bottom-ranked Vellaznimi (#6) in Gjakove in the next round. United will play at home against Trepca and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Prishtina: A.Godbold 21+6reb+3ast, R.Etna 13+8reb+2ast, B.Martinaj 11, D.Dekaj 10+8reb+1ast, K.Hilaire 7+2reb+8ast, D.Bytyqi 6+2reb+1ast United: V.Liudmyla 23+10reb+1ast, S.Anila 17+4reb+2ast, K.Anesa 4+1reb+1ast, Z.Malona 4+4reb, R.Brikena 2+3reb, S.Anila 2+2reb+1ast |
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| Women League Round 12 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most interesting game of round 12 was a home defeat of second-best Starlites (8-2) to first ranked Luxol (9-1) 65-59 in the game for the first place. It ended the three-game winning streak of Starlites. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Luxol have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-1 record. Starlites at the other side keep the second place with two games lost. Luxol are looking forward to face Depiro (#3) in Imtarfa in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Starlites will play on the road against Hibernians and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Fusion (0-10) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their tenth consecutive match to third ranked Depiro (5-4) 91-31. Depiro maintains third position with 5-4 record having five points less than leader Luxol. Newly promoted Fusion still closes the standings with ten games lost. Depiro will play against league's leader Luxol on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fusion will have a break next round.
Starlites - Luxol 59-65 The most interesting game of round 12 was a home defeat of second-best Starlites (8-2) to first ranked Luxol (9-1) 65-59 in the game for the first place. It ended the three-game winning streak of Starlites. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Luxol have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-1 record. Starlites at the other side keep the second place with two games lost. Luxol are looking forward to face Depiro (#3) in Imtarfa in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Starlites will play on the road against Hibernians and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Depiro - Fusion 91-31 Bottom-ranked Fusion (0-10) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their tenth consecutive match to third ranked Depiro (5-4) 91-31. Depiro maintains third position with 5-4 record having five points less than leader Luxol. Newly promoted Fusion still closes the standings with ten games lost. Depiro will play against league's leader Luxol on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fusion will have a break next round. |
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| Liga Feminina Round 9: ASEM beat SS Causeni in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An exciting game was played in Causeni. Leader ASEM faced 4th placed SS Causeni. Guests from Chisinau (7-0) defeated host SS Causeni (2-5) 96-84. Undefeated ASEM have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Newly promoted ASEM maintains first place with 7-0 record. SS Causeni at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with five games lost. ASEM are looking forward to face UTM (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. SS Causeni will play against the league's second-placed Gagauzia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Gagauzia (6-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Tomai (1-6). Gagauzia smashed Tomai 81-48. Gagauzia maintains second place with 6-1 record behind leader ASEM. Tomai lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Gagauzia will play against SS Causeni (#4) at home in the next round. Tomai will have a break next round.
Tomai - Gagauzia 48-81 The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Gagauzia (6-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Tomai (1-6). Gagauzia smashed Tomai 81-48. Gagauzia maintains second place with 6-1 record behind leader ASEM. Tomai lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Gagauzia will play against SS Causeni (#4) at home in the next round. Tomai will have a break next round. SS Causeni - ASEM 84-96 An exciting game was played in Causeni. Leader ASEM faced 4th placed SS Causeni. Guests from Chisinau (7-0) defeated host SS Causeni (2-5) 96-84. ASEM have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Newly promoted ASEM maintains first place with 7-0 record. SS Causeni at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with five games lost. ASEM are looking forward to face UTM (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. SS Causeni will play against the league's second-placed Gagauzia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. |
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| Prva A Round 14: Buducnost beat Herceg Novi in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An exciting game was played in Herceg Novi. Top-ranked Buducnost faced 3rd ranked Herceg Novi. Guests from Podgorica (14-0) smashed host Herceg Novi (8-5) 100-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Herceg Novi. They outrebounded Herceg Novi 48-18 including a 35-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Zorana Radonjic (173-2002) who scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Serbian power forward Visnja Stefanovic (190-2001) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The former international guard Jelena Vucetic (178-1993) produced 28 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Undefeated Buducnost have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-0 record. Herceg Novi at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Buducnost are looking forward to face Niksic (#4) at home in the next round. Herceg Novi will play against Decic in Tuzi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last two games of round 14 Decic was defeated by Podgorica in a road game 63-46. Niksic smashed Primorje at home 79-52. The best stats of 14th round was 16 points and 16 rebounds by Andjela Lalovic of Niksic.
Podgorica - Decic 63-46 There was no surprise when 5th ranked Decic (2-11) was defeated on the road by second ranked Podgorica (10-3) 63-46 on Thursday. Podgorica forced 27 Decic turnovers. The best player for the winners was Hajdana Scepanovic who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Lana Vukcevic (194-2005) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Sava Mirotic produced 5 points and 8 rebounds and center Andjela Rakocevic (182-2007) added 4 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Podgorica maintains second position with 10-3 record having five points less than leader Buducnost. Decic lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth place with 11 games lost. Podgorica are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Primorje (#6) in Herceg Novi in the next round. Decic will play at home against Herceg Novi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Podgorica: S.Hajdana 12+8reb+4ast, V.Lana 11+5reb, N.Vuckovic 11, K.Ksenija 6+2reb, R.Ana 6+5reb+4ast, B.Anastasija 5+1reb+2ast Decic: V.Ivana 8+3reb, S.Anastasija 6+5reb, P.Masa 6+1reb, K.Mila 5+1reb, M.Sava 5+8reb+1ast, N.Ksenija 4+3reb+1ast Herceg Novi - Buducnost 64-100 An exciting game was played in Herceg Novi. Top-ranked Buducnost faced 3rd ranked Herceg Novi. Guests from Podgorica (14-0) smashed host Herceg Novi (8-5) 100-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Herceg Novi. They outrebounded Herceg Novi 48-18 including a 35-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Zorana Radonjic (173-2002) who scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Serbian power forward Visnja Stefanovic (190-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Buducnost players scored in double figures. The former international guard Jelena Vucetic (178-1993) produced 28 points and 5 rebounds and Serbian forward Aleksandra Muzevic (179-2001) added 19 points respectively for the hosts. Buducnost have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 14-0 record. Herceg Novi at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Buducnost are looking forward to face Niksic (#4) at home in the next round. Herceg Novi will play against Decic in Tuzi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Buducnost: R.Zorana 16+7reb+6ast, V.Stefanovic 15+10reb, D.Anastasija 15+1reb+1ast, K.Scepanovic 12+3reb, D.Zivkovic 11+9reb+4ast, J.Markovic 11+6reb+3ast Herceg Novi: J.Vucetic 28+5reb+1ast, A.Muzevic 19+3reb+3ast, M.Milica 15+3reb+5ast, R.Vladana 2, A.Razic 0+5reb, R.Nikolina 0 Niksic - Primorje 79-52 No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Niksic (4-9) smashed at home bottom-ranked Primorje (2-12) 79-52 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was international swingman Milena Jaksic (178-1998) who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Bosnian-Serbian center Andjela Lalovic (190-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Niksic players scored in double figures. Forward Ljube Andric (183-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds and center Klaudija Bacovic (185-1998, college: Lyon) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Niksic maintains fourth position with 4-9 record. Loser Primorje stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Niksic are looking forward to face league's leader Buducnost in Podgorica in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Primorje will play at home against the league's second-placed Podgorica (#2) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Niksic: C.Zoja 23+3reb+3ast, M.Jaksic 22+8reb+6ast, L.Andjela 16+16reb, P.Marija 10+3reb+5ast, M.Sara 4+1reb, A.Dubljevic 2+4reb Primorje: K.Bacovic 19+7reb+2ast, A.Ljube 13+16reb+2ast, I.Kristina 8+6reb, A.Jovovic 6+3reb+1ast, K.Anastasija 4+4reb+1ast, T.Antonija 2+1reb |
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The 23-year old center had a double-double of 16 points and sixteen rebounds, while her team outclassed Primorje (#6, 2-12) with 27-point margin 79-52. Niksic maintains the 4th position in Montenegrin Prva A. Niksic is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-9 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Lalovic as usually she does not deliver so high stats. Lalovic has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 11.5rpg) and averages solid 50.5% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young international guard Jelena Vucetic (178-G-1993) of Herceg Novi. Vucetic impressed basketball fans with 28 points and 5 rebounds. Bad luck as Herceg Novi lost that game 64-100 to league's leader Buducnost (#1, 14-0). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Herceg Novi still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. Her team's 8-5 record is not bad at all. Vucetic is a newcomer at Herceg Novi and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. The third best performed player last round was Klaudija Bacovic (185-C-1998) of Primorje (#6). Bacovic scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Bacovic's great performance Primorje lost 52-79 to slightly higher-ranked Niksic (#4, 4-9). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. Primorje can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-12 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Bacovic has a very solid season. In 6 games in Montenegro she scored 13.3ppg. She also has 9.5rpg, 3.5apg and FGP: 59.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Milena Jaksic (178-F/G-1998) of Niksic - 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Ljube Andric (183-F-2007) of Primorje - 13 points, 16 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Zorana Radonjic (173-G-2002) of Buducnost - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Aleksandra Muzevic (179-F-2001) of Herceg Novi - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Jovana Markovic (187-C-1997) of Buducnost - 11 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Visnja Stefanovic (190-F/C-2001) of Buducnost - 15 points and 10 rebounds 10. Hajdana Scepanovic) of Podgorica - 12 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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| UConn Falls to No. 1 South Carolina 81-77 - by Eurobasket News |
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In a rematch of last season's national championship game, South Carolina came out on top again over UConn thanks to a strong fourth quarter by Aliyah Boston (6'5''-F-2001). Boston scored 23 of her 26 points in the second half, including 14 in the final period, to help the No. 1 Gamecocks beat the fifth-ranked Huskies 81-77 on Sunday in front of a sellout crowd. 'Aliyah is just relentless, she plays relentlessly although she had a subpar (first half) as far as statistics, she impacted the game,' South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. 'She doesn't get flustered. she knew she didn't play up to her standards. What does she do? Raise her standard. Bad first half or not she's going to continue to play.' While there wasn't as much on the line as the title game last April, there was a high intensity to it, including UConn coach Geno Auriemma spiking a water bottle onto the court late in the fourth quarter after getting frustrated by the officiating. 'I thought there were a lot of things being overlooked. It was difficult for some of our guys to move out on the floor,' Auriemma said. 'I didn't think it was one key play, I just couldn't keep quiet any longer. It was bad. ... Dumb mistake by me. Bad decision.' The Gamecocks (23-0) have won 29 consecutive games since losing to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament title game last year. They've won four of the past five meetings with the Huskies, including a victory in the NCAA championship game last season. That ended UConn's perfect 11-0 record in title games. 'This was a national championship-like game. I wanted us to feel what it takes to do this,' Staley said. Now South Carolina finally has a win in Connecticut after winning there before. South Carolina used its size again to top the Huskies. The 6-foot-7 Kamilla Cardoso (6'7''-C) and Boston, the reigning AP Player of the Year helped the Gamecocks have a 42-30 advantage on the boards, including grabbing 25 offensive rebounds. Boston finished with 11 rebounds for the 76th double-double of her career. Cardoso added 17 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out. With her team leading by four in the fourth quarter, Boston took over. She scored the next 12 points for South Carolina, two of those came when Auriemma tossed the water onto the court and was charged with the technical foul. Boston hit the two free throws. She then hit a jumper, a 3-pointer and another basket to give the Gamecocks a double-digit advantage. 'I'm kind of in attack mode. In the second half I made more shots then I did in the first half,' Boston said. Despite seeing their starting backcourt foul out, the short-handed Huskies (21-3) wouldn't go away. They whittled the lead down to 80-77 with 10.8 seconds left on Aubrey Griffin's three-point play. Raven Johnson (5'8''-G) hit the first of two free throws a second later and UConn couldn't convert to close out the game 'They have a lot to feel good about once they get past what it feels like to lose,' Auriemma said. 'I feel better at 3 o'clock today then I did at 12 o'clock. I didn't know how we'd respond. I knew we'd play hard and compete like hell. I didn't know who was going to make a big play, who was going to get a big rebound, make a big shot. I know now more than I did at noon and I feel better about my team.' Aaliyah Edwards led UConn with 25 points. UConn got off to a solid start, outscoring South Carolina 25-14 in the opening period. Lou Lopez Senechal capped the strong start, hitting a running 3-pointer just before the buzzer. South Carolina asserted its size in the second quarter with Cardoso scoring 11 points in the period. Her putback with just under 10 seconds left tied the game at 34 heading into the half. Courtesy of: nbcconnecticut.com |
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Godbold is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball she experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. She is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Godbold has played previously professionally also in Germany (Freiburg), Iceland (Stjarnan) and WBDA (Chicago LR). She was voted to Big Ten All-Defensive Team back in 2012 and 2013. Godbold attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on she way to pro basketball. She graduated from University of Illinois in 2013 and it will be her tenth season in pro basketball. |
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She has played also professionally in Finland (Peli Karhut), Poland and Puerto Rico. Davenport played in the final of NJCAA D1 in 2016 and 2017. Among many awards she was selected to Eurobasket.com Finnish League All-Imports Team in 2022. She graduated from West Virginia University in 2019 and it is her fourth season in pro basketball. |
| Liga Nationala Round 17: Constanta defeat Arad in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. An interesting game for Constanta (11-3) which hosted in Constanta second-ranked Arad (13-2). Third ranked Constanta managed to get a 8-point victory 76-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Arad. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Arad won third quarter 19-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Constanta made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Arad turnovers. Bosnian point guard Miljana Dzombeta (175-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 9 assists. American power forward Rebecca Tobin (195-1988, college: Arizona St.) contributed with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Constanta's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Trinity Baptiste (183-1998, college: Arizona) answered with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Arad. Constanta have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain third place with 11-3 record having five points less than leader Sf.Gheorghe. Arad at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Constanta are looking forward to face league's leader Sf.Gheorghe in Sfantu Gheorghe in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Arad will play on the road against Rapid in Bucuresti and is hoping to win this game. An interesting game for Sf.Gheorghe (15-0) which hosted in Sfantu Gheorghe 4th placed Rapid (9-5). Leader Sf.Gheorghe had an easy win 105-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rapid. Belgian-DR Congolese forward Bethy Mununga (183-1997, college: S.Florida) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks for the winners and Khadijiah Cave chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Sf.Gheorghe's coach Zoran Mikes felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American center Rodjanae Wade (188-1998, college: UNLV) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. The victory was the fifteenth consecutive win for Sf.Gheorghe. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-0 record. Rapid at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Brasov. Sf.Gheorghe will play against Constanta (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Rapid will play against the league's second-placed Arad and it may be a tough game between close rivals. There were no big surprises in other games of round 17: bottom-ranked Targoviste was beaten by Agronomia on the road 70-63. Brasov destroyed Cluj Napoca on its own court 80-54. Alexandria unfortunately lost to Targu Mures in a road game 49-65. The most impressive performance of 17th round was 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Mihaela Panait of Agronomia.
Constanta - Arad 76-68 An interesting game for Constanta (11-3) which hosted in Constanta second-ranked Arad (13-2). Third ranked Constanta managed to get a 8-point victory 76-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Arad. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Arad won third quarter 19-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Constanta made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Arad turnovers. Bosnian point guard Miljana Dzombeta (175-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 9 assists. American power forward Rebecca Tobin (195-1988, college: Arizona St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Constanta's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Trinity Baptiste (183-1998, college: Arizona) answered with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import power forward Nikki Greene (193-1990, college: Penn St.) added 12 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Arad. Constanta have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain third place with 11-3 record having five points less than leader Sf.Gheorghe. Arad at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Constanta are looking forward to face league's leader Sf.Gheorghe in Sfantu Gheorghe in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Arad will play on the road against Rapid in Bucuresti and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Constanta: M.Dzombeta 26+2reb+9ast, R.Tobin 21+10reb, L.Rivers 17+4reb+2ast, B.Fota 7+3reb+1ast, P.Evelina 3, D.Ardelean 2+3reb+1ast Arad: T.Baptiste 26+5reb+5ast, N.Greene 12+15reb+2ast, M.Pyka 10+1reb+1ast, V.Akathiotou 7+1reb+3ast, I.Georgieva 4+1reb, A.Racic 4+6reb+2ast Agronomia - Targoviste 70-63 No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Agronomia (3-11) beat bottom-ranked Targoviste (1-13) in Bucurest 70-63. It looked good early as Targoviste took a 2-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Agronomia had a 16-11 second period charge getting the lead and Targoviste was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 63-70. Point guard Mihaela Panait (169-2005) stepped up and scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and the former international forward Anca Sipos (185-1985) chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds. Swingman Ana Ivan (174-2004) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Ancuta Stoenescu (175-1980) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Agronomia maintains ninth place with 3-11 record. Targoviste lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Agronomia will play against higher ranked Cluj Napoca (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Targoviste will play against Brasov (#4) to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Agronomia: P.Mihaela 23+6reb+6ast, A.Sipos 18+11reb+1ast, M.Maria 10+9reb+6ast, R.Kovacs 9+1reb+2ast, C.Cristea 4+6reb+2ast, P.Sarah 3+4reb Targoviste: A.Stoenescu 16+4reb+5ast, I.Ana 16+6reb+4ast, D.Alexia 14+4reb, D.Teodora 8+10reb+1ast, A.Chivu 5+9reb+1ast, C.Badi 4+6reb+2ast Brasov - Cluj Napoca 80-54 Rather expected game when 7th ranked Cluj Napoca (5-10) was smashed on the road by fifth ranked Brasov (9-5) 80-54. The game was mostly controlled by Brasov. Cluj Napoca was better in third quarter 12-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Brasov dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Cluj Napoca's 24. Brasov forced 19 Cluj Napoca turnovers and outrebounded them 36-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Cluj Napoca's players. U.S. Virgin Islands center Anisha George (188-1998, college: N.Texas) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners and Serbian-Bosnian center Nikolina Zubac (188-1998) chipped in 21 points. Four Brasov players scored in double figures. Ukrainian center Yvheniia Putra (191-2004) responded with 7 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Ruxandra Chis (176-1993) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brasov moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Rapid. Cluj Napoca at the other side keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Brasov will play against bottom-ranked Targoviste (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cluj Napoca will play against Agronomia (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Brasov: A.George 22+13reb+1ast, N.Zubac 21+1reb+1ast, B.Nan 12+4reb, A.Cortez 12+2reb+3ast, K.Armanu 4+5reb+2ast, D.Ioana 2+4ast Cluj Napoca: R.Chis 11+2reb+3ast, P.Roxana 8+3reb+1ast, K.Kelemen 8+3reb, P.Yvheniia 7+10reb, B.Laura 6+2reb+1ast, A.Uiuiu 5 Targu Mures - Alexandria 65-49 Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Targu Mures (4-11) won against at home 10th ranked Alexandria (2-12) 65-49. It looked good early as Alexandria took a 9-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Targu Mures took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 16 points. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Alexandria to just 7 points in third quarter. Targu Mures forced 24 Alexandria turnovers. American guard Keilanei Cooper (175, college: UC Riverside, agency: DC Sports) stepped up and scored 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Ukrainian swingman Vita Horobets (180-1996, agency: BIG) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. American center Sara Hamson (201, college: BYU, agency: LBM Management) responded with 8 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks and Bulgarian forward Anna-Mariya Kolyandrova (165-1997) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Alexandria's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Newly promoted Targu Mures maintains eighth place with 4-11 record. Alexandria lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Targu Mures will play against higher ranked Targu Secuiesc (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Alexandria will have a break next round. Top scorers: Targu Mures: K.Cooper 25+9reb+6ast, V.Horobets 12+7reb+3ast, L.Rebecca 8+5reb+2ast, T.Garrett-Hammett 7+11reb+1ast, A.Podunavac 7+6reb+2ast, S.Solyom 3+1reb Alexandria: M.Mihaela 11+3reb+2ast, A.Kolyandrova 11+8reb+2ast, S.Hamson 8+14reb, M.Kizzah 6+1reb+1ast, C.Catalina 5+1reb+1ast, V.Ioana 3+1reb Sf.Gheorghe - Rapid 105-67 An interesting game for Sf.Gheorghe (15-0) which hosted in Sfantu Gheorghe 4th placed Rapid (9-5). Leader Sf.Gheorghe had an easy win 105-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rapid. The game without a history. Sf.Gheorghe led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Sf.Gheorghe forced 20 Rapid turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Rapid's players. Rapid was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Belgian-DR Congolese forward Bethy Mununga (183-1997, college: S.Florida) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks for the winners and American center Khadijiah Cave (190-1995, college: Baylor) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five Sf.Gheorghe players scored in double figures. Sf.Gheorghe's coach Zoran Mikes felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American center Rodjanae Wade (188-1998, college: UNLV) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds and the former international guard Florina Stanici-Diaconu (170-1982) scored 17 points. The victory was the fifteenth consecutive win for Sf.Gheorghe. Defending champion maintains first place with 15-0 record. Rapid at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Brasov. Sf.Gheorghe will play against Constanta (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Rapid will play against the league's second-placed Arad and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Sf.Gheorghe: I.Ghizila 20+4reb+2ast, M.Jespersen 17+1reb+3ast, K.Cave 15+9reb+3ast, B.Mununga 11+14reb+6ast, B.Jones 11+5ast, L.Gereben 10+2reb+2ast Rapid: R.Wade 22+16reb+1ast, F.Stanici-Diaconu 17+2ast, A.Motley 7+3reb+4ast, N.Ghita 7+4reb, G.Irimia 7+6reb, C.Sonia-Alexandra 3+1ast |
| George's double-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||
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24-year old center Anisha George (188-C-1998) put on an amazing game in the last round for Brasov and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 17. She had a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds, while her team outclassed Cluj Napoca (#7, 5-10) with 26-point margin 80-54. Brasov is placed at 4th position in Romanian Liga Nationala. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Brasov will need more victories to improve their 9-5 record. George turned to be Brasov's top player in her first season with the team. University of North Texas graduate has very impressive stats this year. George is in league's top in points (3rd best: 19.1ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 10.6rpg) and averages solid 2.1spg and 66.9% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Rodjanae Wade (188-C-1998) of Rapid. She is American center in her first season at Rapid. In the last game Wade recorded impressive double-double of 22 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as Rapid lost that game 67-105 to league's leader Sf.Gheorghe (#1, 15-0). This loss caused Rapid to drop to 5th position in the standings. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 9-5 record is not bad and everything may still change. Wade is a newcomer at Rapid and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Bethy Mununga (183-F-1997) of league's leader Sf.Gheorghe. Mununga showcased her all-around game by recording 11 points, fourteen rebounds (!!!) and six assists in the last round. She was a key player of Sf.Gheorghe, leading her team to a 105-67 easy win against the lower-ranked Rapid (#5, 9-5). Sf.Gheorghe have amazing season winning all 15 games without a single defeat. Mununga turns to be one of the very best players in the league while she is also a leader of the top team having her eyes on the championship title. Mununga has a great season in Romania. After 15 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.1rpg (5th best). She also has 2.1spg and FGP: 65.4%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Keilanei Cooper (175-G) of Targu Mures - 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Miljana Dzombeta (175-PG-1994) of Constanta - 26 points, 2 rebounds and 9 assists 6. Rebecca Tobin (195-C/F-1988) of Constanta - 21 points and 10 rebounds 7. Trinity Baptiste (183-F-1998) of Arad - 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Lydia Rivers (188-F-1997) of Constanta - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Khadijiah Cave (190-C-1995) of Sf.Gheorghe - 15 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Mihaela Panait (169-PG-2005) of Agronomia - 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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| Nesterova number one in Russian Superleague 1 for round 21 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Center Ksenia Nesterova (195-C-1998) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Dynamo-Farm, receiving a Hoops Agents Superleague 1 Player of the Week award for round 21. The 24-year old player was the main contributor (23 points, eight rebounds) to her team's victory, helping them to crush Spartak N. (#8, 9-13) with 24-point margin 83-59. Dynamo-Farm maintains the 2nd position in Russian Superleague 1. They are still close to the very top. Dynamo-Farm would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 16-4 record. In the team's last game Nesterova had a remarkable 81.8% from 2-point range. It's her second year at Dynamo-Farm and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Ksenia Nesterova averages this season 12.3ppg and 7.1rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young Darya Sidorova (176-F-2001) of UMMC Junior. Sidorova had a very good evening with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course UMMC Junior cruised to a 70-61 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Stavropol (#11, 3-16). UMMC Junior's 5th position in the standings has not changed. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 15-6 record is not bad and everything may still change. Sidorova is one of the most experienced players at UMMC Junior and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was guard Alina Novikova (175-G-1997) of Kazanochka (#3). Novikova scored 21 points. She was a key player of Kazanochka, leading her team to a 69-57 win against the lower-ranked Sparta&K-2 V (#6, 10-11). Kazanochka needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 16 victories and 5 lost games. Novikova has a very solid season. In 18 games in Russia she scored 10.6ppg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Valeria Yakovleva (187-C-2004) of MBA-2 - 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Daria Prosolupova (171-PG-1994) of Runa - 17 points and 5 rebounds 6. Eleonora Oleynikova (178-F-1998) of Runa - 18 points and 6 rebounds 7. Karina Komarova (186-F-2004) of Sparta&K-2 V - 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Margarita Grin (183-F/C-1998) of Novocherkassk - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Anastaiya Kuplinova (175-PG-1996) of Kazanochka - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Ekatrina Kuzmenkova (191-F-1988) of Dynamo-En.IVA - 14 points, 13 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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| Dakar Universite leave no chances for AS Fonctionnaire - by Eurobasket News |
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Dakar Universite - AS Fonctionnaire 66:41 Dakar Universite overcame AS Fonctionnaire 66-41 in the latest game. They grabbed a 13-12 lead and added a 12-9 run in the second frame. Moreover, Dakar Universite took full control of the game in the second half as they won the third quarter 17-8 and ended up with a 24-12 surge at the end. Diouma Berthe (171-G-2002) stepped up with 18 points, whilst Laurence Diedhiou netted 16. |
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| Leaupepe number one in Sweden Damligan for round 13 - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Samoan Forward Geralynn Leaupepe (180-F-1996) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Visby, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 13. The 26-year old player had a double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds, while her team beat Hogsbo (#10, 4-11) 75-68. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Visby maintains the 11th position in Swedish Damligan. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked at the very bottom. They already lost 13 games and recorded just one victory. In the team's last game Leaupepe had a remarkable 69.2% from 2-point range. She turned to be Visby's top player in her first season with the team. Geralynn Leaupepe averages just after three games 18.0ppg and 11.7rpg. The second best player in last round's games was young American Brianna Herlihy (183-F-1998) of Mark. Herlihy had a very good evening with a double-double of 24 points and 18 rebounds. Of course Mark cruised to a 86-76 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked IK Eos (#8, 6-8). This victory allowed Mark to move up to 6th position in the standings. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 7-7 record is not bad and everything may still change. Herlihy is a newcomer at Mark, but is already one of team's top players. Third on the list of top players last round was American swingman Courtajia Sanders (185-G/F-1999) of IK Eos (#8). Sanders showcased her all-around game by recording 22 points, fourteen rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. She was a key player of IK Eos, leading her team to a 92-77 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Sjuharads (#9, 4-10). The chances of IK Eos ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 8 games, recording just six victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Sanders could help IK Eos to bring them higher in the standings. Sanders has a great season in Sweden. After 14 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 9.4rpg (9th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Alexa Held (178-G-1999) of Norrkoping - 40 points and 4 rebounds 5. Bria Goss (178-G-1992) of Lulea Basket - 27 points and 4 rebounds 6. Jessica Kelliher (183-PF-1997) of Ostersund - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 7. N'Dea Flye (173-G-1998) of Visby - 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Emilie Hesseldal (185-C/F-1990) of IK Eos - 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists 9. Louice Halvarsson (191-F/C-1989) of Sodertalje - 15 points and 13 rebounds 10. Anna Seilund (175-G-1993) of IK Eos - 17 points, 10 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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| Mystics acquire center from Aces for pair of second-round picks - by Eurobasket News |
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The Las Vegas Aces traded recently acquired 6-foot-5 center Amanda Zahui (196-C-1993, college: Minnesota) on Sunday to Washington for the Mystics' second-round draft picks in 2024 and 2025. Zahui B. came over to the Aces from the Los Angeles Sparks on Jan. 21 trade for two-time All-Star Dearica Hamby, a former two-time WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year. That deal allowed the Aces to clear salary cap room to acquire former two-time MVP Candace Parker, who signed Wednesday. Zahui B. did not play in the WNBA last season after the Sparks placed her on the suspended list. She is averaging 6.2 points in her seven seasons. Courtesy of: washingtontimes.com |
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| Mystics acquire center from Aces for pair of second-round picks - by Eurobasket News |
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The Las Vegas Aces traded recently acquired 6-foot-5 center Amanda Zahui (196-C-1993, college: Minnesota) on Sunday to Washington for the Mystics' second-round draft picks in 2024 and 2025. Zahui B. came over to the Aces from the Los Angeles Sparks on Jan. 21 trade for two-time All-Star Dearica Hamby, a former two-time WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year. That deal allowed the Aces to clear salary cap room to acquire former two-time MVP Candace Parker, who signed Wednesday. Zahui B. did not play in the WNBA last season after the Sparks placed her on the suspended list. She is averaging 6.2 points in her seven seasons. Courtesy of: washingtontimes.com |
