Klaudio Ndoja selected the top Albanian playing abroad in last week's games - Oct 22, 2012
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We bring you last week's top performances from Albanians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an international shooting guard Klaudio Ndoja (198-85, currently plays in Italy). He was the major contributor in a Enel Brindisi's victory against the league outsider Vanoli Cremona (1-3) 78-69 in the Italian SerieA in Sunday night's game.
Ndoja scored 13 points in 22 minutes on the court.
Enel Brindisi (1-3) is placed 11th in the SerieA.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
This year Ndoja averages: 5.0ppg, 2FGP: 66.7%, 3FGP: 44.4% and FT: 66.7% in the four games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Albanian and Italian.
Despite Ndoja played previously for the Italian national team, he played also for the Albanian national team in 2012.
#2. Second place goes to an international center Ermal Kurtoglu (208-80, agency: Beo Basket, currently plays in Turkey). Kurtoglu managed to help Anadolu Efes Istanbul to win against the closely-ranked Banvit BK (1-1) 79-69 in the Turkish TBL last Monday.
He recorded only 2 points. It was his first game for Anadolu Efes this season.
His team is placed fourth in the TBL.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Kurtoglu is another player who holds two passports: Albanian and Turkish.
He is in the roster of the Albanian senior national team.
#3. The Albanian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international swingman Erjon Kastrati (198-94, currently plays in Adriatic League). Kastrati contributed to a 2-point Krka's victory against the tenth-ranked Cibona (2-3) 69-67 in the Adriatic League on Sunday night.
He recorded 8 points in 15 minutes.
Krka Novo Mesto (3-2) is placed sixth in the Adriatic League.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
It's Kastrati's first year with the team.
This season Kastrati averages only 4.0ppg, 3FGP: 75.0% and FT: 33.3% in the four games.
He has both Kosovan and Albanian nationalities.
Despite Kastrati played previously for the Kosovan national team, he played also for the Albanian national team in 2007.
#4. Shooting guard Franko Bushati (190-85, agency: Two Points, currently plays in Italy), who plays in the Italian Lega2 (second division) could not help Givova Scafati (2-1) to beat C.de Latte BRE (2-1).
Bushati scored 9 points.
But Givova Scafati was edged 88-86 at home by the higher-ranked C.de Latte BRE (#3).
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
Bushati's overall stats this season are: 5.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.3spg.
He also holds two passports: Albanian and Italian.
Despite Bushati played previously for the Italian national team, he is currently in the Albanian national team roster.
#5. International guard Nderim Pelaj (179-88, currently plays in Germany) was not able to help Dorsten (1-3) in their game against SC Rist Wedel (4-0) in the German ProB (third division).
Pelaj recorded 5 points in 16 minutes. It was his first game for Dorsten this season.
The ninth-placed Dorsten lost 67-77 on the road to the second-ranked SC Rist Wedel in the Group North.
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Pelaj has been at the team for nine years.
He holds both Albanian and German passports.
Pelaj used to play for the Albanian national team
earlier this year.
28-year old former Albanian international shooting guard Klaudio Ndoja (198-94kg-85) leavesEnel Brindisi (SerieA). He has a double citizenship as he also holds Italian passport. In 27 Lega2 games he averaged 6.5ppg and 2.4rpg this season. He played there also last season. In 29 Lega2 games he had 11.0ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.5spg. Ndoja's team made it to the Lega Due Play-Offs Semifinals in 2009.
He was also a member of Albanian international program for some years [read more]
28-year old former Albanian international shooting guard Klaudio Ndoja (198-94kg-85) leaves Enel Brindisi (SerieA). He has a double citizenship as he also holds Italian passport. In 27 Lega2 games he averaged 6.5ppg and 2.4rpg this season. He played there also last season. In 29 Lega2 games he had 11.0ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.5spg. Ndoja's team made it to the Lega Due Play-Offs Semifinals in 2009. He was also a member of Albanian international program for some years. Ndoja played for Albanian Senior National Team between 2004 and 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2003. He represented Albania at the Qualifications to European Championships 2013 last year. His stats at that event were 8 games: 13.8ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.4apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 16.4%, FT: 83.3%. Ndoja has played previously for seven other Italy teams: Naturhouse Ferrara, Fileni BPA Jesi, Givova Scafati, Upea Capo d'Orlando, Casalpusterlengo, Borgomanero and Upea Capo d'Orlando. His game is described as:
A swingman with a good outside touch who knows how to help his team inside, if needed. Plays with intensity, can be effective immediately coming out from the bench.
Kamza Basket wins first trophy in history - Jan 4, 2013
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Vllaznia - Kanza Basket 67-82
Kamza Basket Albania Cup winner in men's basketball.
Yesterday, in the final match held at the sports palace "Aslan Rusi", the team could Muhametaj other finalist Vllaznia Shkoder, deep score 67-82. Kamza team wins the first trophy in 50 years of its competition in such a competition. It was 26 October 1962, when KS Dajti competed for the first time in the first Albanian basketball. Since that year, never kamza had not won a trophy so [read more]
Vllaznia - Kanza Basket 67-82
Kamza Basket Albania Cup winner in men's basketball. Yesterday, in the final match held at the sports palace "Aslan Rusi", the team could Muhametaj other finalist Vllaznia Shkoder, deep score 67-82. Kamza team wins the first trophy in 50 years of its competition in such a competition. It was 26 October 1962, when KS Dajti competed for the first time in the first Albanian basketball. Since that year, never kamza had not won a trophy so. Kamza Basket was much better team than Vllaznia and end with the full credit he rejoiced her first title in this important competition Albanian basketball . Match has started very strong and rivalry, but soon kamza have come up in their game, which is worth mentioning the beautiful game of Captain Afrim Bilali (195-G-79), who marks two consecutive two three point who make their secession. They have completed the first period in favor 16-27. In the second are those that benefit from those who come to their game. In this period shines Berdica marked 2three point. Thus, the Vllaznia s has won second period 23-18 and the first part is closed 39-45, with a narrow margin of 6 points. This second part starting with a total Vllaznia team, which rapidly narrows the difference in point 3. But kamza with wonderful Bilal recover creating and secession. Hysenagolli, Karaj and Gjonaj not forgive the wrong row without marking. While Shkodra, in turn, make mistakes in the finalization of the shares so Kamza Basket has won the third period 11-20. Last period is a good start for those that benefit from that mark 2 consecutive by Taraboshi. It should be noted that with the introduction of it has changed a lot and their game. While kamzalinjt not think so for the attack, rather than to protect and maintain the difference of points. In the last 5 minutes of that benefit from signs of fatigue. However Kamza Basket, although it has lost this period, has enjoyed superiority established in three other periods.
Klaudio Ndoja selected the top Albanian playing abroad in last week's games - Dec 24, 2012
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Albanian players, who play currently abroad.
Klaudio Ndoja
#1. This week's number one is an international shooting guard Klaudio Ndoja (198-85, currently plays in Italy). He led Enel Brindisi to an easy victory against the 14th-ranked Angelico Biella (3-9) crushing them 94-59 in the Italian SerieA in Sunday night's game. Ndoja scored 13 points, had 7 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 21 minutes on the court [read more]
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Albanian players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international shooting guard Klaudio Ndoja (198-85, currently plays in Italy). He led Enel Brindisi to an easy victory against the 14th-ranked Angelico Biella (3-9) crushing them 94-59 in the Italian SerieA in Sunday night's game.
Ndoja scored 13 points, had 7 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 21 minutes on the court.
Enel Brindisi (7-5) is placed sixth in the SerieA.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This year Ndoja averages: 5.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 2FGP: 43.8%, 3FGP: 37.1% and FT: 68.4% in the 12 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Albanian and Italian.
Ndoja is currently a member of the Albanian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international center Ermal Kuqo (208-80, agency: Beo Basket, currently plays in Turkey). He contributed to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Mersin (5-5) crushing them 104-71 in the Turkish TBL last Monday.
Kuqo recorded 6 points.
Anadolu Efes Istanbul (10-2) is placed third in the TBL.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Kuqo's overall stats this season are: 3.9ppg, 2.3rpg, 2FGP: 52.9% and FT: 77.8%.
He is another player who holds two passports: Albanian and Turkish.
Kuqo played for the Albanian national team in 2011.
#3. The Albanian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international shooting guard Franko Bushati (190-85, agency: Two Points, currently plays in Italy). He contributed to a Givova Scafati's victory against one of league's weakest teams Aget Service IM (3-9) 89-81 in the Italian Lega2 (second division) on Sunday night.
Bushati scored 8 points and added 3 passes in 15 minutes.
Givova Scafati Basket (9-3) is placed first in the Lega2.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Bushati's first season with the team.
This year his overall stats are: 5.9ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 43.6%, 3FGP: 22.2% and FT: 73.5% in the 12 games.
Bushati has both Albanian and Italian nationalities.
He is also a member of the Albanian senior national team.
#4. Center Ersid Luca (212-81, currently plays in Lebanon), who plays in the Lebanese Division A could not help one of league's weakest teams Hoops Club (2-6) to beat Bejjeh (3-6).
Luca scored 7 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Hoops Club was defeated 70-65 on the road by the higher-ranked Bejjeh (#7).
His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
Luca is ranked fourth on the list of the best rebounders in the league.
He has very reliable stats this season: 14.1ppg, 11.0rpg and 1.3apg.
Luca also holds two passports: Serbian and Albanian.
He is also Albanian national team player.
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