Tenth-ranked Croatian Cibona (7-14) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Serbian Radnicki KG (13-8) in Kragujevac on Monday. Radnicki KG managed to secure only four-point victory 105-101. However their fans expected much easier game. It was a good game for Aleksandar Capin who led his team to a victory with 32 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Radnicki KG's coach Miroslav Nikolic used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Radnicki KG have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Partizan and Buducnost. Defending Croatian champion Cibona keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. Radnicki KG will face HKK Siroki WWin (#10) in Siroki Brijeg in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cibona will play at home against KK Split.
In the last two games of round 21 Zadar was beaten by Igokea on the road 90-75. Crvena Zvezda won against Partizan on its own court 84-76. MZT Skopje managed to outperform Cedevita in a road game 80-78. Buducnost managed to beat Siroki WWin at home 65-57. Krka defeated KK Split on the opponent's court 71-61. Bottom-ranked Szolnok beat Un.Olimpija in a home game 89-72.
Tenth-ranked Croatian Cibona (7-14) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Serbian Radnicki KG (13-8) in Kragujevac on Monday. Radnicki KG managed to secure only four-point victory 105-101. However their fans expected much easier game. The hosts trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 19-12 charge, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time and get a 0-point victory in double-overtime. Radnicki KG made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Cibona turnovers and had a 26-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Radnicki KG looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Cibona was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Slovenian-Serbian point guard Aleksandar Capin (186-82, agency: Beo Basket) who led his team to a victory with 32 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Australian-Serbian guard Steven Markovic (190-85) contributed with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Radnicki KG's coach Miroslav Nikolic used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Center Andrija Zizic (207-80, agency: Beo Basket) answered with 25 points and 9 rebounds and guard Davor Kus (192-78, agency: Interperformances) added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Cibona. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Radnicki KG have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Partizan and Buducnost. Defending Croatian champion Cibona keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. Radnicki KG will face HKK Siroki WWin (#10) in Siroki Brijeg in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cibona will play at home against KK Split. Top scorers: Radnicki KG: A.Capin 32+5reb+7ast, S.Markovic 15+6reb+7ast, M.Bryan-Amaning 14+6reb+1ast, S.Bircevic 11+3reb, T.White 9+10reb+1ast, D.Mijatovic 8+2reb+1ast Cibona: A.Zizic 25+9reb+2ast, J.Blassingame 20+4reb+6ast, D.Kus 16+9reb+7ast, D.Saric 13+10reb+2ast, D.Strawberry 11+4reb+3ast, M.Rozic 6+11reb+2ast
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Bosnian Igokea (16-5) beat 11th ranked Croatian KK Zadar (7-14) in Aleksandrovac 90-75 on Monday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 8-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 90-75. Igokea made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 KK Zadar turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Igokea especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. It was a good game for Serbian Milan Dozet (203-79) who led his team to a victory with 21 points. American power forward Corsley Edwards (205-79, college: Cent.Conn.St.) contributed with 15 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners. Igokea's coach Dragan Bajic used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Franko Kastropil (212-84) answered with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Marko Ramljak (201-93, agency: Interperformances) added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for KK Zadar. Five Igokea and four KK Zadar players scored in double figures. Igokea maintains first place with 16-5 record. KK Zadar lost their third game in a row. KK Zadar at the other side dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. Igokea will face MZT Skopje (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. KK Zadar will play against Buducnost in Podgorica. Top scorers: Igokea: M.Dozet 21+3reb, C.Edwards 15+4reb+3ast, B.Jorovic 14+5reb+2ast, S.Stemberger 11+2reb+2ast, N.Joksimovic 10+4reb+6ast, C.Hammonds 9+3ast Zadar: F.Kastropil 19+9reb+4ast, B.Krasic 12+2reb, J.Brkic 11+1reb+1ast, M.Ramljak 10+5reb+2ast, A.Delas 9+1reb+2ast, T.Prostran 7+4reb+3ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed Partizan's (13-8) road loss to second ranked Zvezda (15-6) in Beograd 76-84 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 9 points at the halftime before their 47-30 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Zvezda made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Partizan was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for guard Igor Rakocevic (191-78) who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Center Rasko Katic (208-80, agency: Beo Basket) contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Zvezda players scored in double figures. Latvian Davis Bertans (203-92) answered with 23 points and 5 rebounds and French guard Leo Westermann (198-92, agency: Beo Basket) added 10 points and 6 assists in the effort for Partizan. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Zvezda. They maintain second place with 15-6 record behind leader Igokea. Defending Serbian champion Partizan keeps the third position with eight games lost. Zvezda will face Krka (#9) in Novo Mesto in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Partizan will play at home against Un.Olimpija (#7) in Ljubljana. Top scorers: Crvena Zvezda: I.Rakocevic 20+5reb+6ast, R.Katic 20+5reb+2ast, B.Savovic 15+8reb+1ast, B.Subotic 12+5reb+1ast, P.Samardziski 6+1reb+2ast, D.Nelson 6+3reb+3ast Partizan: D.Bertans 23+5reb+1ast, B.Bogdanovic 13+3reb, L.Westermann 10+2reb+6ast, D.Milosavljevic 8+3reb+1ast, J.Lauvergne 6+6reb+1ast, V.Lucic 4+3reb+1ast
There was a small surprise when eighth ranked FYR Macedonian MZT Skopje (11-10) edged 5th ranked Croatian Cedevita (12-9) in Zagreb 80-78 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 24-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Cedevita was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for center Todor Gecevski (209-77, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Power forward Kiril Nikolovski (210-88) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Center Miro Bilan (215-89) answered with 19 points and Serbian forward Predrag Suput (200-77, agency: Beo Basket) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Cedevita. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending FYR Macedonian champion moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Un.Olimpija. Cedevita at the other side dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. MZT Skopje will face league's leader Igokea in Aleksandrovac in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: MZT Skopje: K.Nikolovski 15+3reb+2ast, D.Stojanovski 14+4reb+1ast, O.Stojanovski 13+2reb+4ast, T.Gecevski 13+11reb, C.Davis 9+1reb+2ast, G.Cekovski 8+5reb+1ast Cedevita: M.Bilan 19+3reb, M.Tomas 13+2reb+2ast, D.Kitchen 12+2reb+4ast, P.Suput 12+6reb+1ast, B.Wright 8+3reb+1ast, G.Suton 7+4reb+1ast
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Bosnian HKK Siroki WWin (7-14) lost to fifth ranked Montenegrin Buducnost (13-8) in Podgorica 57-65 on Saturday. HKK Siroki WWin trailed by 11 points at halftime and as many as 18 after three quarters before a 21-11 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 57-65 at the end of the game. It was a good game for Aleksa Popovic (201-87) who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Dee Bost (187-89, college: Mississippi St.) contributed with 13 points and 4 steals for the winners. Croatian-Bosnian Ivan Ramljak (203-90) answered with 9 points and 11 rebounds and Croatian forward Zeljko Sakic (204-88, agency: Beo Basket) added 8 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for HKK Siroki WWin. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Buducnost. Defending Montenegrin champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Partizan and Radnicki KG. Defending Bosnian champion HKK Siroki WWin keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. Buducnost will face KK Zadar (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. HKK Siroki WWin will play against Radnicki KG in Kragujevac. Top scorers: Buducnost: A.Popovic 16+6reb+2ast, D.Bost 13+2reb+1ast, G.Lee 8+7reb, N.Ivanovic 7+2reb+1ast, M.Popovic 6+5reb, M.Milosevic 5+3reb Siroki WWin: I.Ramljak 9+11reb+2ast, B.Barac 9+1reb, Z.Sakic 8+5reb, R.Rikic 8+3reb, D.Persic 8+2reb, M.Sutalo 5+2reb+3ast
Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Slovenian Krka (9-12) defeated on the road 13th ranked Croatian KK Split (7-14) 71-61 on Saturday. KK Split was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. KK Split was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for swingman Domen Lorbek (198-85) who led his team to a victory with 25 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Croatian center Jure Lalic (210-86) contributed with 11 points for the winners. Krka's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Toni Dijan (205-83) answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds and guard Srdan Subotic (190-80) added 7 points and 8 assists in the effort for KK Split. Defending Slovenian champion maintains ninth place with 9-12 record. KK Split lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. Krka will face league's second-placed Zvezda in Beograd in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. KK Split will play on the road against Cibona (#11) in Zagreb and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Krka: D.Lorbek 25+3reb+2ast, J.Lalic 11+4reb, M.Smodis 8+3reb, U.Lucic 7+7reb, J.Klobucar 7+3reb+1ast, E.Muric 6+4reb KK Split: T.Dijan 20+7reb+1ast, V.Vukusic 12+2reb+3ast, E.Reinholt 10+2reb, S.Subotic 7+4reb+8ast, J.Sobin 4+5reb, F.Kraljevic 3+1reb
There was an upset when higher ranked Slovenian Un.Olimpija (11-10) lost on the road to bottom-ranked Hungarian Szolnok (6-15) 89-72 on Saturday. The game without a history. Szolnok led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a good game for Bosnian-Montenegrin swingman Sead Sehovic (196-89) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Akos Horvath (193-81) contributed with 18 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Szolnok players scored in double figures. Szolnok's coach Neno Asceric allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Dino Muric (200-90) answered with 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and center Alen Omic (215-92) added 17 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) in the effort for Un.Olimpija. Defending Hungarian champion maintains fourteenth place with 6-15 record. Un.Olimpija at the other side keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Szolnok will face higher ranked Cedevita (#6) in Zagreb in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Szolnok: S.Sehovic 19+5reb+3ast, A.Horvath 18+1reb+1ast, E.Kalve 14+5reb+1ast, M.Bader 12+6reb, M.Szabo 8+6reb, B.Simon 6+3reb+10ast Un.Olimpija: D.Muric 21+9reb+3ast, A.Omic 17+9reb+1ast, S.Salin 7+1ast, D.Bubnic 6+2reb, L.Rupnik 6+2ast, T.Rannikko 5+1ast
Buducnost bolstered their backcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Suad Sehovic (196-G/F-87). The deal is meant for two seasons. The guard spent the last season in Ukraine. Suad Sehovic played for Khimik Yuzny. Suad Sehovic tallied 9.2 points, 5.3 boards and 1.0 steal per game in EuroChallenge. In Superleague the guard posted 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per appearance. Previously Suad Sehovic had stints with Budivelnyk, Bosna Sarajevo, Union Olimpija [read more]
Buducnost bolstered their backcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Suad Sehovic (196-G/F-87). The deal is meant for two seasons. The guard spent the last season in Ukraine. Suad Sehovic played for Khimik Yuzny. Suad Sehovic tallied 9.2 points, 5.3 boards and 1.0 steal per game in EuroChallenge. In Superleague the guard posted 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per appearance. Previously Suad Sehovic had stints with Budivelnyk, Bosna Sarajevo, Union Olimpija. He was named All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League Forward of the Year in 2009. Suad Sehovic made it into All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League 2nd Team in 2010. Sehovic has been the member of the Montenegrin National Team since 2008. Previously he played for U20 and U21 Montenegrin National Teams.
Buducnost Podgorica have extended their cooperation with Dee Bost (187-G-89, college: Mississippi St.). The guard is expected to play for the Montenegrin powerhouse through 2015. Dee Bost joined Buducnost at the start of the season. It was the first pro contract signature for the guard. Bost averaged 8.3 points, 1.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game in Adriatic League. In EuroCup his stats read 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per appearance [read more]
Buducnost Podgorica have extended their cooperation with Dee Bost (187-G-89, college: Mississippi St.). The guard is expected to play for the Montenegrin powerhouse through 2015. Dee Bost joined Buducnost at the start of the season. It was the first pro contract signature for the guard. Bost averaged 8.3 points, 1.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game in Adriatic League. In EuroCup his stats read 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per appearance. Dee Bost also delivers 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in the Montenegrin League. Dee Bost is the Mississippi State University graduate. He made it into All-SEC 1st Team in his senior season. The guard was also named into NABC Division I All-District 21 2nd Team in 2012.
Finals MVP: Davis Bertans (203-SF-92) of Partizan; Player of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG; Guard of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG; Forward of the Year: Boris Savovic (210-F-87) of Crvena Zvezda; Center of the Year: Todor Gecevski (209-C-77) of MZT Skopje; Import Player of the Year: Romeo Travis (201-PF-84) of Zadar; European Player of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG; Defensive Player of the Year: D.J. Strawberry (196-G-85) of [read more]
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Finals MVP: Davis Bertans (203-SF-92) of Partizan Player of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG Guard of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG Forward of the Year: Boris Savovic (210-F-87) of Crvena Zvezda Center of the Year: Todor Gecevski (209-C-77) of MZT Skopje Import Player of the Year: Romeo Travis (201-PF-84) of Zadar European Player of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG Defensive Player of the Year: D.J. Strawberry (196-G-85) of Cibona Coach of the Year: Dragan Bajic of Igokea
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