Fall's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - Jan 29, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
25-year old center Bamba Fall (216-C-86) put on an amazing game in the last round for second-ranked Kalev/Cramo and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 13.
He had a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds, while his team edged out Pieno Zvaigzdes (#7, 6-8) 65-62. Kalev/Cramo maintains the 2nd position in Baltic League . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season [read more]
25-year old center Bamba Fall (216-C-86) put on an amazing game in the last round for second-ranked Kalev/Cramo and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 13. He had a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds, while his team edged out Pieno Zvaigzdes (#7, 6-8) 65-62. Kalev/Cramo maintains the 2nd position in Baltic League . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Kalev/Cramo will need more victories to improve their 10-4 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Fall as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Bamba Fall averages this season 9.0ppg and 5.8rpg.
Second best performed player last round was Karolis Petrukonis (212-C-87) of Juventus. He is a center in his first season at Juventus. In the last game Petrukonis recorded impressive double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. It was enough for Juventus to edge the higher-ranked Rudupis (#3, 9-4) by 6 points 87-81. Juventus' 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-8 record. Petrukonis is a newcomer at Juventus and quickly became one of team's most reliable players.
Third place about best performers goes to guard Rain Veideman (192-G-91) of Tartu Ulikool (#9). Veideman scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds. He was a key player of Tartu Ulikool, leading his team to a 73-71overtime win against slightly higher-ranked Pieno Zvaigzdes (#7, 6-8). The chances of Tartu Ulikool not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 10 games, recording just five victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Veideman could try to bring Tartu Ulikool's a little bit higher in the standings. Veideman has a very solid season. In 15 games in Baltic League he scored 14.7ppg.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Mario Delas (207-F/C-90) of Baltai Kaunas - 26 points and 7 rebounds 5. Gediminas Orelikas (198-G/F-90) of Rudupis - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Eimantas Bendzius (203-F-90) of Pieno Zvaigzdes - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Povilas Butkevicius (203-F-87) of Rudupis - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Povilas Butkevicius (203-F-87) of Rudupis - 11 points and 9 rebounds 9. Arturs Berzins (204-C-88) of Ventspils - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Pavel Ulyanko (204-F/C-79) of Kalev/Cramo - 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
The Player of the week is chosen 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)
Round 13: Kalev/Cramo beats Pieno Zvaigzdes by three after a very close game - Jan 28, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with few extra overtimes, derby games and games ending by tiny margin.
Seventh-ranked Lithuanian Pieno Zvaigzdes (6-8) were very close to win a game against second ranked Estonian Kalev/Cramo (10-4) in Tallinn on Thursday. Kalev/Cramo managed to secure only three-point victory 65-62. However their fans expected much easier game [read more]
The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with few extra overtimes, derby games and games ending by tiny margin.
Seventh-ranked Lithuanian Pieno Zvaigzdes (6-8) were very close to win a game against second ranked Estonian Kalev/Cramo (10-4) in Tallinn on Thursday. Kalev/Cramo managed to secure only three-point victory 65-62. However their fans expected much easier game. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Pieno Zvaigzdes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Senegalese center Bamba Fall (216-86, college: SMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Belarusian power forward Pavel Ulyanko (204-79) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Kalev/Cramo's coach Aivar Kuusmaa used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Eimantas Bendzius (203-90) answered with 18 points for Pieno Zvaigzdes. Defending Estonian champion maintains second place with 10-4 record behind leader Techasas. Pieno Zvaigzdes lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Kedainiai. Kalev/Cramo are looking forward to face league's leader Siauliai on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pieno Zvaigzdes will play against Liepaja (#11) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. Fourth ranked Rudupis edged host Baltai Kaunas (2-11) 94-91. Swingman Gediminas Orelikas (198-90) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Gintaras Kadziulis chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Croatian power forward Mario Delas (207-90) responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Baltai Kaunas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rudupis (9-4) moved-up to third place. Baltai Kaunas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. Eighth ranked Kedainiai outleveled visiting Juventus (7-8) 91-68. Laimonas Kisielius nailed 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Kedainiai's coach Gediminas Petrauskas felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tomas Gaidamavicius came up with 15 points for Juventus in the defeat. Kedainiai have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Pieno Zvaigzdes. Juventus at the other side keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Fifth ranked Ventspils won against host Liepaja (2-12) 86-80. Arturs Berzins fired 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Liepaja's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ventspils maintains fifth place with 8-5 record. Liepaja lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. Ventspils' next round opponent will be league's leader Siauliai at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Liepaja will play against Pieno Zvaigzdes (#7) in Pasvalys. One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. The game took place in Utena where sixth ranked Juventus won against visiting Rudupis (9-4) 87-81. It was a very good performance for Karolis Petrukonis who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Rudupis' coach Virginijus Seskus let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Juventus maintains sixth place with 7-8 record. Loser Rudupis dropped to the third position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
In the last game of round 13 Tartu Ulikool beat Pieno Zvaigzdes on the road 73-71.
There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Estonian Tartu Ulikool (5-10) edged 7th ranked Lithuanian Pieno Zvaigzdes (6-8) in Pasvalys 73-71 on Friday. Pieno Zvaigzdes were trailing by 6 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 20-19 charge of Tartu Ulikool, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 6-4. Tartu Ulikool made 23-of-24 free shots (95.8 percent) during the game. Pieno Zvaigzdes were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a very good performance for guard Rain Veideman (192-91) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Marek Doronin (200-83) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Tartu Ulikool players scored in double figures. Tartu Ulikool's coach Gert Kullamae allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Darrick Leonard (188-84, college: Aurora) answered with 9 points and 10 rebounds and forward Paulius Morkeliunas (201-85, college: LIU Brooklyn) added 15 points in the effort for Pieno Zvaigzdes. Tartu Ulikool maintains ninth place with 5-10 record. Pieno Zvaigzdes lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the seventh position with eight games lost. Tartu Ulikool will face league's second-placed Kalev/Cramo in Tallinn in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Tartu Ulikool: R.Veideman 19+6reb+3ast, M.Doronin 16+7reb+1ast, B.Amis 16+7reb, S.Sokk 10+2reb+3ast, S.Leppik 4+3reb, K.Saage 3+1reb Pieno Zvaigzdes: P.Morkeliunas 15+3reb+2ast, E.Bendzius 12+4reb+2ast, L.Nobles 11+1reb+2ast, D.Leonard 9+10reb+3ast, T.Hughes 9+5reb+3ast, S.Kulvietis 9+4reb+1ast
One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. Fourth ranked Rudupis edged host Baltai Kaunas (2-11) 94-91. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 32-22. But Baltai Kaunas won second period 22-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening, at least not yet. The game turned upside-down in the last quarter, where Baltai Kaunas used huge pressure winning it 21-17 getting a tie at the end of regular time. They lost eventually overtime period 8-11. Rudupis made 26-of-34 charity shots (76.5 percent) during the game, while Baltai Kaunas only scored nine points from the stripe. Baltai Kaunas were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Swingman Gediminas Orelikas (198-90) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and guard Gintaras Kadziulis (193-80) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Croatian power forward Mario Delas (207-90) responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds and guard Zygimantas Janavicius (192-89, agency: Interperformances) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Baltai Kaunas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rudupis (9-4) moved-up to third place. Baltai Kaunas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Rudupis: A.Milaknis 20+1reb+2ast, G.Orelikas 18+6reb+3ast, G.Kadziulis 17+1reb+5ast, P.Butkevicius 11+9reb+1ast, A.Labuckas 10+4reb, A.Juskevicius 9+4reb+5ast Baltai Kaunas: M.Delas 26+7reb+1ast, Z.Janavicius 16+4reb+6ast, G.Zyle 13+1reb, S.Vene 11+7reb, V.Cizauskas 9+9reb+3ast, E.Ulanovas 7+4reb+1ast
One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. Eighth ranked Kedainiai outleveled visiting Juventus (7-8) 91-68. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 91-68. Kedainiai outrebounded Juventus 35-21 including 24 on the defensive glass. Forward Laimonas Kisielius (203-85, college: William & Mary) nailed 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Vytenis Jasikevicius (187-85) accounted for 18 points. Four Kedainiai players scored in double figures. Kedainiai's coach Gediminas Petrauskas felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Tomas Gaidamavicius (191-82) came up with 15 points and swingman Gintautas Matulis (195-86) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Juventus in the defeat. Kedainiai have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Pieno Zvaigzdes. Juventus at the other side keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Kedainiai: V.Jasikevicius 18+1reb+3ast, L.Kisielius 17+7reb+1ast, V.Ginevicius 12+3reb, E.Dimsa 11+2reb, D.McClure 11+8reb+1ast, V.Sulskis 9+2reb Juventus: T.Gaidamavicius 15+2reb+3ast, G.Matulis 13+5reb+1ast, Z.Sestokas 12+1reb, D.Pakamanis 9+3reb+3ast, G.Maceina 6+3reb+1ast, K.Petrukonis 6+3reb
One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Fifth ranked Ventspils won against host Liepaja (2-12) 86-80. The guests were ahead by 12 points but lost the second period ending it with a 1-point deficit before their 23-16 run, which allowed them to win the game. Ventspils dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Liepaja's 26 and made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Liepaja 35-19 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Arturs Berzins (204-88, agency: FCM) fired 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guinean-Ivorian swingman Mamadi Diane (196-86, college: Virginia) chipped in 18 points. American guard Josh Mayo (182-87, college: Ill.-Chicago, agency: Ryzhov Stanislav) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import forward Jawan Bailey (203, college: Incarnate Word) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Liepaja players scored in double figures. Liepaja's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ventspils maintains fifth place with 8-5 record. Liepaja lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost. Ventspils' next round opponent will be league's leader Siauliai at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Liepaja will play against Pieno Zvaigzdes (#7) in Pasvalys. Top scorers: Ventspils: A.Berzins 19+8reb+3ast, M.Diane 18+4reb+1ast, M.Meiers 11+8reb, S.Willard 9+5reb, S.Gray 8+2reb+3ast, T.Abernethy 6+1reb+3ast Liepaja: J.Mayo 18+5reb+8ast, J.Bailey 15+10reb, M.Kravcenko 13+3ast, J.Porzingis 12+2reb+1ast, A.Bricis 10+1reb, K.Miglinieks 8+3ast
One of the most interesting games of round 13 was a derby match between two teams from Lithuania. The game took place in Utena where sixth ranked Juventus won against visiting Rudupis (9-4) 87-81. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 25-19. But Rudupis won second period 20-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Juventus looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a very good performance for center Karolis Petrukonis (212-87, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Darius Pakamanis (193-81) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Gintaras Kadziulis (193-80) answered with 13 points and 6 assists and forward Povilas Butkevicius (203-87) added 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Rudupis. Four Juventus and five Rudupis players scored in double figures. Rudupis' coach Virginijus Seskus let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Juventus maintains sixth place with 7-8 record. Loser Rudupis dropped to the third position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Juventus: K.Petrukonis 23+10reb+1ast, G.Matulis 15+6reb+2ast, D.Pakamanis 14+5reb+6ast, Z.Sestokas 12+4reb+2ast, A.Vasiliauskas 6+3reb, G.Maceina 6+3reb+4ast Rudupis: G.Orelikas 16+3reb+1ast, P.Butkevicius 14+7reb+2ast, A.Milaknis 14+6reb+2ast, G.Kadziulis 13+4reb+6ast, E.Zelionis 12+3reb+1ast, A.Labuckas 6+3reb
Seventh-ranked Lithuanian Pieno Zvaigzdes (6-8) were very close to win a game against second ranked Estonian Kalev/Cramo (10-4) in Tallinn on Thursday. Kalev/Cramo managed to secure only three-point victory 65-62. However their fans expected much easier game. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Pieno Zvaigzdes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Senegalese center Bamba Fall (216-86, college: SMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Belarusian power forward Pavel Ulyanko (204-79) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Kalev/Cramo's coach Aivar Kuusmaa used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Eimantas Bendzius (203-90) answered with 18 points and American swingman Leroy Nobles (195-87, college: IUPUI) added 9 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Pieno Zvaigzdes. Defending Estonian champion maintains second place with 10-4 record behind leader Techasas. Pieno Zvaigzdes lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Kedainiai. Kalev/Cramo are looking forward to face league's leader Siauliai on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pieno Zvaigzdes will play against Liepaja (#11) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Kalev/Cramo: B.Fall 16+11reb+2ast, P.Ulyanko 13+8reb+2ast, G.Dorbek 11+3reb+1ast, T.Sokk 9+1reb+2ast, G.Arbet 7+2reb+1ast, A.Skele 5+1ast Pieno Zvaigzdes: E.Bendzius 18+4reb+3ast, T.Hughes 9+3reb+1ast, L.Nobles 9+5reb+2ast, G.Sirutavicius 9+4reb, P.Morkeliunas 5+7reb+1ast, S.Kulvietis 4+3reb
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Kaspars Cipruss claims Baltic League weekly honour - Jan 16, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
Latvian Kaspars Cipruss (210-C-82, agency: Interperformances) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's leader Tarvas and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 12.
The 29-year old center had a double-double of 22 points and eleven rebounds, while his team crushed Naglis Palangos (#2, 5-3) with 18-point margin 91-73. It allowed Tarvas to jump to the first place in the Baltic League Challenge [read more]
Latvian Kaspars Cipruss (210-C-82, agency: Interperformances) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's leader Tarvas and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 12. The 29-year old center had a double-double of 22 points and eleven rebounds, while his team crushed Naglis Palangos (#2, 5-3) with 18-point margin 91-73. It allowed Tarvas to jump to the first place in the Baltic League Challenge. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Tarvas has a very solid 6-2 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. Cipruss turned to be Tarvas' top player in his first season with the team. Cipruss has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (3rd best: 19.0ppg) and averages solid 67.2% FGP.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 25-year old American forward David McClure (198-F-86) of Nevezis Kedain.. McClure impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds. Of course Kedainiai cruised to a 86-75 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked Tartu Ulikool (#9, 4-10). Kedainiai's 8th position in Elite has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 5-8 record. McClure is a newcomer at Kedainiai and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often.
The third best performed player last round was American Sylvester Morgan (208-C-83) of Pieno Zvaigzdes (#6). Morgan scored 20 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). Despite Morgan's great performance Pieno Zvaigzdes lost 72-77 to slightly higher-ranked Rudupis (#4, 8-3). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Pieno Zvaigzdes needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams in Elite. Their record is 6 victories and 6 lost games. Morgan has a very solid season. In 10 games in Baltic League he scored 10.0ppg. He also has 6.8rpg and FGP: 53.2%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. David McClure (198-F-86) of Kedainiai - 12 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Bamba Fall (216-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo - 10 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Valdas Vasylius (203-F-83) of Siauliai - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Bamba Fall (216-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo - 11 points and 11 rebounds 8. Arvydas Gydra (206-F-89) of Sakalai - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Martin Dorbek (193-G-91) of Tarvas - 17 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Jai Lucas (177-G) of Valmiera - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists
The Player of the week is chosen 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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