Round 8: Levski Sofia keeps a leadership position in their group - Dec 13, 2012
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The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Bulgarian Levski Sofia as it allowed them to take a leadership position in Group A. Levski Sofia smashed second-ranked FYR Macedonian Kumanovo 2009 at home 103-66. The game was mostly controlled by Levski Sofia. Kumanovo 2009 managed to win third quarter 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Levski Sofia dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Kumanovo 2009's 40. Levski Sofia forced 20 Kumanovo 2009 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Kumanovo 2009's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian point guard Marko Marinovic (183-83) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 assists and center Nikolay Varbanov (210-85, agency: Interperformances) who added 16 points during the contest. Serbian forward Dejan Mikic (201-86) responded with 13 points and 9 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. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Kumanovo 2009 at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. Kumanovo 2009 will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Levski Sofia will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Kumanovo 2009 at home. Serbian OKK Beograd has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive loses. They used home court advantage to defeat Greek Kavala (3-3) 85-76. The winners were led by power forward Milos Pavlovic (210-84, agency: BeoExcell) who scored that evening 16 points and 9 rebounds and Milorad Sutulovic supported him with 17 points. OKK Beograd's coach Srdjan Jekovic allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by FYR Macedonian power forward Bojan Krstevski (205-89, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Kavala. OKK Beograd maintains tenth position in Group B with 1-5 record. Kavala at the other side dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. OKK Beograd will play against higher ranked Rilski Sportist (#6) in Samokov in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kavala will play at home against Teodo Tivat and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game took place in Gevgelija where 6th ranked Montenegrin Teodo Tivat (4-2) was upset on the court of ninth ranked FYR Macedonian Kozuv (4-4) 84-71 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Slobodan Bozovic who scored 31 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Kozuv's coach Marjan Srbinovski used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Savo Djikanovic produced 16 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Kozuv moved-up to eighth place in Group B. Loser Teodo Tivat dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Rilski Sportist. Kozuv will again meet at home higher ranked Teodo Tivat (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Teodo Tivat will play against Kavala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Bulgarian Levski Sofia as it allowed them to take a leadership position in Group A. Levski Sofia smashed second-ranked FYR Macedonian Kumanovo 2009 at home 103-66. The game was mostly controlled by Levski Sofia. Kumanovo 2009 managed to win third quarter 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Levski Sofia dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Kumanovo 2009's 40. Levski Sofia forced 20 Kumanovo 2009 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Kumanovo 2009's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian point guard Marko Marinovic (183-83) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 assists and center Nikolay Varbanov (210-85, agency: Interperformances) who added 16 points during the contest. Serbian forward Dejan Mikic (201-86) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and guard Marjan Mladenovic (180-88) scored 13 points and 7 assists. Four Kumanovo 2009 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. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Kumanovo 2009 at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. Kumanovo 2009 will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Levski Sofia will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Kumanovo 2009 at home. Top scorers: Levski Sofia: M.Marinovic 22+4reb+4ast, N.Varbanov 16+3reb, C.Kostov 13+2reb+4ast, H.Dimitrov 11+1reb+1ast, Z.Georgiev 8+3ast, P.Ivanov 7+2reb Kumanovo: A.Kostoski 14+2reb+2ast, D.Mikic 13+9reb+1ast, M.Mladenovic 13+2reb+7ast, M.Golubovic 10+3reb+1ast, M.Janevski 8+4reb+1ast, M.Petrovski 4+2reb
An interesting game took place in Gevgelija where 6th ranked Montenegrin Teodo Tivat (4-2) was upset on the court of ninth ranked FYR Macedonian Kozuv (4-4) 84-71 on Wednesday. Teodo Tivat was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 3-point lead after three quarters before a 31-15 charge of Kozuv, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was Serbian power forward Slobodan Bozovic (207-79) who scored 31 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Serbian point guard Igor Mijajlovic (193-84, agency: Global Sports Plaza) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. Kozuv's coach Marjan Srbinovski used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Savo Djikanovic (211-75, agency: Beo Basket) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and center Aleksandar Radulovic (207-84) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Teodo Tivat players scored in double figures. Kozuv moved-up to eighth place in Group B. Loser Teodo Tivat dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Rilski Sportist. Kozuv will again meet at home higher ranked Teodo Tivat (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Teodo Tivat will play against Kavala and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Kozuv: S.Bozovic 31+4reb+3ast, I.Mijajlovic 13+1reb+6ast, M.Pekovic 8+2reb, A.Shterjov 8+2reb, D.Karadzovski 7+1reb+6ast, D.Radulovic 6+1reb Teodo Tivat: S.Djikanovic 16+6reb+3ast, S.Subotic 15+1reb, M.Mijovic 12+2reb+5ast, A.Radulovic 12+11reb+1ast, I.Kunjic 6+1reb, I.Fatic 4+1reb
Serbian OKK Beograd has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive loses. They used home court advantage to defeat Greek Kavala (3-3) 85-76. The hosts were tied after three quarters but managed to speed up in last quarter eventually winning the game. OKK Beograd made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by power forward Milos Pavlovic (210-84, agency: BeoExcell) who scored that evening 16 points and 9 rebounds and Montenegrin guard Milorad Sutulovic (196-90) supported him with 17 points. OKK Beograd's coach Srdjan Jekovic allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by FYR Macedonian power forward Bojan Krstevski (205-89, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Kavala. Forward Dimitris Kalampakas (202-89) added 20 points for the guests. Five Kavala players scored in double figures. OKK Beograd maintains tenth position in Group B with 1-5 record. Kavala at the other side dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. OKK Beograd will play against higher ranked Rilski Sportist (#6) in Samokov in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kavala will play at home against Teodo Tivat and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: OKK Beograd: M.Sutulovic 17+1reb+2ast, M.Pavlovic 16+9reb, A.Nesovic 12+2reb+3ast, O.Ivanovic 10+1ast, S.Knezevic 9+1reb+5ast, N.Jeftic 9+4reb+1ast Kavala: D.Kalampakas 20+1reb+1ast, T.Arapis 16+3reb+2ast, B.Krstevski 14+8reb+2ast, P.Velissariou 12+3reb+6ast, S.Iliev 10+5reb, N.Pievalitsa 4+1reb+1ast
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Eurobasket.com All-Balkan League Awards 2013 - Apr 24, 2013
Final Four MVP: Rakim Sanders (193-G-89) of Galil Gilboa; Player of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo; Guard of the Year: Branko Mirkovic (190-G-82) of Rilski Sportist; Forward of the Year: Ivica Dimcevski (194-G/F-89) of Kumanovo; Center of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo; Defensive Player of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo; European Player of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo; Import Player of the Year: Mitchell Watt (208-F-89) of Galil Gilbo [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Balkan League 1st Team 2013
Marinovic
Mirkovic
Dimcevski
Watt
Lukovic
Final Four MVP: Rakim Sanders (193-G-89) of Galil Gilboa Player of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo Guard of the Year: Branko Mirkovic (190-G-82) of Rilski Sportist Forward of the Year: Ivica Dimcevski (194-G/F-89) of Kumanovo Center of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo Defensive Player of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo European Player of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo Import Player of the Year: Mitchell Watt (208-F-89) of Galil Gilboa Coach of the Year: Konstantin Papazov of Levski Sofia
All-Imports Team
PG: Terry Smith (185-PG-86) of Rilski Sportist
G: Jamar Smith (191-G-87) of Galil Gilboa
F: Mitchell Watt (208-F-89) of Galil Gilboa
F: Braxton Dupree (203-F-89) of Rilski Sportist
C: Tony Gugino (207-C-86) of Rilski Sportist
Three major decisions were taken on the Board meeting during the Final 4 of EUROHOLD Balkan League - Apr 22, 2013
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During the Final 4 of EUROHOLD Balkan League in Samokov there was held a Board meeting of the federations members of the competition. On this Board meeting were taken three major decisions.
- The league will most probably allow the teams to include 5 non-European players in the roster during a game but only 3 of them will be able to be in the court on the same time. At least one local player must be on the court also and the other player can be also local or European [read more]
During the Final 4 of EUROHOLD Balkan League in Samokov there was held a Board meeting of the federations members of the competition. On this Board meeting were taken three major decisions.
- The league will most probably allow the teams to include 5 non-European players in the roster during a game but only 3 of them will be able to be in the court on the same time. At least one local player must be on the court also and the other player can be also local or European. With this decision the league wants to give a possibility to the teams from Israel, Romania, Greece and other countries to use their full rosters. The league also will give even more chance for young and local players to play and develop.
- The league has requests from at least 14 teams to participate in the next season. If the 10 teams that played this season would like to be a part of the league for the next campaign, the league will give them this possibility but only if they show they have a good roster. There will also be a wild card and most probably the teams for next season will be 12. Until June 13th the structure will be approved. Other news is that Romania will be back in the league with one or two teams.
- Sigal Prishtina will be a new member of EUROHOLD Balkan League. The team from Kosovo has been accepted to the competition after approval by FIBA, FIBA Europe and all federation members. The only federation that has not given an answer so far is the one of Serbia. During the Board meeting were also approved some technical changes in the regulation. The system of this season will be kept - if the teams remain 10 there will be two groups of 5 and then a Top 6. If the league consists of 12 teams there will be two groups of 6 and than a Top 8. Courtesy of: balkanleague.net
Galil Gilboa beat Levski to defend the title - Apr 21, 2013
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FINAL
Galil Gilboa - Levski Sofia 87-79
Balkan League fans got the sense of deja-vu when Galil Gilboa defended their Balkan League title tonight. They prevailed against Levski Sofia in overtime drama almost copying the last seasons title game scenario. Rakim Sanders (193-G-89, college: Fairfield) stepped up with 30 points and 17 rebounds to pace the winners to the second straight Balkan League trophy. The teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter [read more]
FINAL
Galil Gilboa - Levski Sofia 87-79 Balkan League fans got the sense of deja-vu when Galil Gilboa defended their Balkan League title tonight. They prevailed against Levski Sofia in overtime drama almost copying the last seasons title game scenario. Rakim Sanders (193-G-89, college: Fairfield) stepped up with 30 points and 17 rebounds to pace the winners to the second straight Balkan League trophy. The teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter. Galil Gilboa eked out an 18:17 lead after ten minutes. But Levski took over in the second frame. The Bulgarian powerhouse went on a 24:15 rally in the second quarter to ensure a 41:33 halftime lead. Galil Gilboa narrowed the deficit in the third term. The Israeli team got within 6 points at the third break. Galil Gilboa pulled in front on a jumper from Yaniv Green (206-C-80, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) midway through the fourth frame. Levski rebounded and entered the final 27 seconds of regulation up by two points 63:61. But Yaniv Green went perfect from the line and sent the game into overtime. Now Galil Gilboa were closer to the victory as they led by as many as four points with 42 seconds remaining in the extra period. But Marko Marinovic (183-PG-83) hit four free throws in the remaining seconds to force the second overtime. This time Galil Gilboa used an 11:0 rally to clear off for good and triumphed at the end. Yaniv Green delivered 16 points, while Jamar Smith (191-G-87, agency: KMG Sports Management, college: S.Indiana) contributed 14 points for the winners. Marko Marinovic answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds for Levski. Mladen Pantic added 17 points in the losign effort.
3-4 Place
Kumanovo - Rilski Sportist 77-85 Rilski Sportist claimed the Balkan League Bronze. They held off Kumanovo in Samokov to step onto the pedestal. Hristo Zahariev (197-SG-90) stepped off the bench to topscore with 25 points and 6 boards for the winners. Kumanovo enjoyed a slim 23:22 lead after the opening quarter. But Rilski took over in the second frame. The hosts went on a 25:16 run to ensure a 47:39 halftime advantage. Kumanovo tried to change the complexion of the encounter in the third quarter. The Macedonian team got within 4 points at the final intermission. But it was not enough. Rilski fired 22 points in the fourth period and sealed the winning outcome at the end. Branko Mirkovic (190-G-82, agency: Global Sports Plaza) had 14 points and 10 assists, while Terry Smith added 14 points for the winners. Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) answered with 23 points and 8 rebounds for Kumanovo. Anthony Lee-Ingram (195-F-88, agency: Beo Basket, college: Brescia, KY) had 22 points and 12 boards in the loss.
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