Klosterneuburg Dukes stronged up its frontline with the signing of Zoran Helbich (204-F/C-74, agency: K-M Sports) Helbich arrives from Osijek, where he averaged 15 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.5apg in 26 games. Zoran will bring a lot of experience in coach Werner Sallomon's team this year.
Klosterneuburg Dukes stronged up its frontline with the signing of Zoran Helbich (204-F/C-74, agency: K-M Sports) Helbich arrives from Osijek, where he averaged 15 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.5apg in 26 games. Zoran will bring a lot of experience in coach Werner Sallomon's team this year. He made a number of stops in europe, playing for Slavonski Brod in Croatia, Ovarense in Portugal, Troglav Livno in Bosnia, TBB Trier in Germany, Vellaznimi in Kosovo, USK Praha in Czech Republic, Apollon Limassol in Cyprus, and Ives Brno in Czech Republic.
Allianz Swans Gmunden continued their build-up for the upcoming season. They travelled to Czech Republic for several friendlies. Gmunden overcame Liberec 86:73 to post the opening win. The Austrian outfit led right from the start and built a 45:37 advantage at halftime. Liberec never rebounded and suffered the loss at the end. Deteri Mayes (189-G-74, agency: Court Side, college: Murray St.) paced the visitors with 18 points.
Allianz Swans Gmunden continued their build-up for the upcoming season. They travelled to Czech Republic for several friendlies. Gmunden overcame Liberec 86:73 to post the opening win. The Austrian outfit led right from the start and built a 45:37 advantage at halftime. Liberec never rebounded and suffered the loss at the end. Deteri Mayes (189-G-74, agency: Court Side, college: Murray St.) paced the visitors with 18 points. Anthony Fisher (191-G-83) added 15 points, while Shelton Colwell (202-F-80, agency: Hart Sports Mngm, college: Missouri St.) and Elijah Palmer (201-F-81, agency: Court Side, college: Duquesne) secured 13 points each in the win. Next Gmunden took on Decin in another exhibition encounter. This time it was Czech team that dominated in the court. They ran away to a 22-point advantage at the interval and never allowed Gmunden to recover after the long break. Gmunden lost the battle 87:100. Elijah Palmer and Anthony Fisher led Gmunden with 14 points apiece. Deteri Mayes added 12 points in the losing clause. In the meantime Kraftwerk Wels also played in Czech Republic. They fell short against Decin 71:88. Brandon Thomas (198-G/F-84, agency: Rasmussen Services, college: Massachusetts) nailed 25 points to lead Wels. Andrew Strait (203-F/C-85) provided 16 points in defeat. Brandon Thomas exploded with 30 points for Wels as they overcame Liberec in the second game. Armin Woschank (184-G-82, agency: R.H.Consultancy) added 20 points, while Casey Archibald (193-G-84, agency: Pro Agents-Basketball Careers) produced 18 in the 105:92 victory. The Oberwart Gunners prevailed against St. Polten 87:67. Jason Johnson (202-F/C-77, college: Tennessee St.) secured 20 points for the winning side. Milan Stegnjaic (205-F/C-82) added 13 points, while Hannes Artner (185-G-84) and Paul Radakovics (188-G-88) dropped 10 points apiece for the Gunners.
Martin Kohlmaier (218-C-84, agency: Octagon) played two games with La Palma in the Spanish LEB Oro. La Palma unable to overcome Lleida in the season opener losing 77:97. Austrian player spent 24 minutes on the court and delivered team-high 18 points and 3 boards for La Palma. He converted 6/8 from the field, including 1/1 from beyond the arc and 5/6 from free throw line.
La Palma recovered in the second round when they toppled Rio Breogan 85:68 at home court.
Martin Kohlmaier (218-C-84, agency: Octagon) played two games with La Palma in the Spanish LEB Oro. La Palma unable to overcome Lleida in the season opener losing 77:97. Austrian player spent 24 minutes on the court and delivered team-high 18 points and 3 boards for La Palma. He converted 6/8 from the field, including 1/1 from beyond the arc and 5/6 from free throw line. La Palma recovered in the second round when they toppled Rio Breogan 85:68 at home court. Martin Kohlmaier once again was solid with 12 points in 28 minutes on the court. He accounted for 5/7 field goals that included 1/1 from downtown. La Palma occupy the 11th spot in the ladder with 1-1 record at the moment.
Furstenfeld clinched the title at the Kontext Cup in Czech Republic. The exhibition tournament featured Geofin and Pardubice from Czech Republic as well as Pezinok from Slovakia. After two victories over Czech teams Furstenfeld continued their winning streak against Pezinok in the third round. The Panthers looked solid and jumped ahead early in the game. Furstenfeld ensured a 29:24 advantage after the opening stanza.
Furstenfeld clinched the title at the Kontext Cup in Czech Republic. The exhibition tournament featured Geofin and Pardubice from Czech Republic as well as Pezinok from Slovakia. After two victories over Czech teams Furstenfeld continued their winning streak against Pezinok in the third round. The Panthers looked solid and jumped ahead early in the game. Furstenfeld ensured a 29:24 advantage after the opening stanza. Pezinok were unable to cut the deficit and they trailed by as many as 6 points at halftime. Furstenfeld mounted the pressure and did not allow Pezinok to come any closer in the third quarter. The Panthers led by 7 points at the start of the fourth quarter and rolled to a comfortable victory at the end. J.J. Sullinger (196-G-82, agency: 540 Sports, college: Ohio St.) chipped in 19 points for Furstenfeld. Slobodan Ocokoljic (202-F-80, college: Weber St.) provided 15 points, while Dragan Miletic (195-G-82, agency: Globalsports/Globalevents) topcored with 21 points for the winners. Andrej Lukjanec (203-F/C-69) answered with 24 points for Pezinok. Peter Micuda (206-C-72) buried 11 points in the loss. Meanwhile the Oberwart Gunners lost to Dombovar in the exhibition encounter. The Hungarian team appeared stronger 82:54. They got to a 27:11 start to the game and never looked back afterwards. Milan Stegnjaic (205-F/C-82) poured in 14 points for the Gunners. Hannes Artner (185-G-84) and Stout added 11 points apiece in the loss. Kraftwerk Wels lost to Kotwica 65:86 in Czech Republic. Casey Archibald (193-G-84, agency: Pro Agents-Basketball Careers) provided 21 points, while Brandon Thomas (198-G/F-84, agency: Rasmussen Services, college: Massachusetts) had 17 in defeat.
ABC Lions Dornbirn (2.Bundesliga) strengthened their roster with addition of 23-year old American forward Donnie Stith (198-F-85, college: Tulane, agency: Passing Lane). Stith played most recently at Tulane University (NCAA) in the U.S and it will be his first year in professional basketball. Donnie ranks 3rd all time in career blocked shots at Tulane and 5th all time in career wins.
He should be the all-around talent the club needs to get to the next level.
ABC Lions Dornbirn (2.Bundesliga) strengthened their roster with addition of 23-year old American forward Donnie Stith (198-F-85, college: Tulane, agency: Passing Lane). Stith played most recently at Tulane University (NCAA) in the U.S and it will be his first year in professional basketball. Donnie ranks 3rd all time in career blocked shots at Tulane and 5th all time in career wins. He should be the all-around talent the club needs to get to the next level.
The Furstenfeld Panthers travelled to Czech Republic to take part in the Kontext Cup in Novy Jicin. Furstenfeld posted two victories at the tournament. Czech Pardubice and Geofin as well as Slovakian Pezinok accompanied the Austrian team for the Cup.
Furstenfeld opened the contest against Czech Pardubice. The visitors rolled to a confident 91:81 win at the end. Shawn Ray (193-F-80, agency: Court Side, college: N.C.Central) led the charge with 17 points.
The Furstenfeld Panthers travelled to Czech Republic to take part in the Kontext Cup in Novy Jicin. Furstenfeld posted two victories at the tournament. Czech Pardubice and Geofin as well as Slovakian Pezinok accompanied the Austrian team for the Cup. Furstenfeld opened the contest against Czech Pardubice. The visitors rolled to a confident 91:81 win at the end. Shawn Ray (193-F-80, agency: Court Side, college: N.C.Central) led the charge with 17 points. J.J. Sullinger (196-G-82, agency: 540 Sports, college: Ohio St.) added 14 points, while Slobodan Ocokoljic (202-F-80, college: Weber St.) had 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Next day the Panthers took on Geofin and secured a tough 96:88 win at the end. The Austrian team rolled to a 51:44 lead at the interval and did not loose the grip after the long break. Slobodan Ocokoljic provided 21 points to pace Furstenfeld. J.J. Sullinger delivered 18 points and 13 boards, while Shawn Ray dropped 17 points for the winning side. Gmunden played at the international tournament in Landshut in Germany. The Austrian powerhouse opened the competition with a 52:37 win over Munchen. Reggie Huffman (201-F-82, college: UAB) knocked down 16 points for the winners. Kristijan Splajt (194-F-81) had 14 points for Gmunden. Gmunden then dropped the final game to Karlsruhe 34:47. Anthony Fisher (191-G-83) chipped in 14 points, while Florian Schoninger (186-G-82) and Reggie Huffman had 5 points apiece in the loss. Gmunden will next head to Czech Republic to take part in another tournament featuring Liberec and Decin.
Austria - Iceland 81:74
Austria earned the second win at the EuroBasket Division B action yesterday. They held off Iceland to improve to 2-2 record in Group A. Icelandic team fell to 1-3 record in this highly contestant pool. Jon Stefansson (195-G-82) nailed 8 points for the visitors in the opening term and the teams were all square at 14. Gunnarsson scored 5 points in a row for Iceland as they surged ahead early in the second frame.
Austria - Iceland 81:74
Austria earned the second win at the EuroBasket Division B action yesterday. They held off Iceland to improve to 2-2 record in Group A. Icelandic team fell to 1-3 record in this highly contestant pool. Jon Stefansson (195-G-82) nailed 8 points for the visitors in the opening term and the teams were all square at 14. Gunnarsson scored 5 points in a row for Iceland as they surged ahead early in the second frame. Austria managed to close the gap and the teams were knotted up at 39:39 after the first half. Jandl opened the second half with a three-pointer to set the hosts ahead. The teams traded baskets throughout the period and Pall Axel Vilbergsson (197-F/G-78) capped the quarter with a jumper to give Iceland a 56:55 lead with one quarter to go. Christian Kollik (203-G/F-80, agency: Court Side, college: Rice) and Christoph Nagler (193-G-84) nailed 5 consecutive points for Austria to retain the lead at the beginning of the fourth term. Iceland would not go away as they trailed by just a single point with 50 seconds left in the game. However Mayer and Hannes Ochsenhofer (186-G-85) were accurate from the charity stripe to seal the winning outcome for the home team. Deteri Mayes (189-G-74, agency: Court Side, college: Murray St.) nailed 15 points to lead Austria. Thomas Schreiner (195-G-87, agency: Octagon) had 11 points, while Christian Kollik finished with 10 points for the winners. Pall Axel Vilbergsson knocked down 18 points for Iceland. Jon Stefansson netted 17 points in defeat.
