Akeem Scott in Ventspils - Nov 19, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Akeem Scott (186-G-83, college: High Point) joined Ventspils for three-week try-out period. The 26-year-old guard spent the last season in Finland. He played for Honka averaging 16.9 points, 4.1 boards, 2.2 assists and 2.4 steals per game. He signed with the Cartersville Baseline Warriors in the SEBL early in the season but then the invitation from the Latvian powerhouse arrived. Akeem Scott graduated from High Point in 2006 and played three seasons in Finland [read more]
Akeem Scott (186-G-83, college: High Point) joined Ventspils for three-week try-out period. The 26-year-old guard spent the last season in Finland. He played for Honka averaging 16.9 points, 4.1 boards, 2.2 assists and 2.4 steals per game. He signed with the Cartersville Baseline Warriors in the SEBL early in the season but then the invitation from the Latvian powerhouse arrived. Akeem Scott graduated from High Point in 2006 and played three seasons in Finland. Scott has already appeared for Ventpsils in the LBL. He delivered 20 points, 4 steals and 2 boards in the victory over Zemgale.
BBL: Kalev/Cramo beats Siauliai - Nov 15, 2009 (by Janar Filippov)
BC Kalev/Cramo led for almost the whole game, then survived Siauliai's strong come-back (7:17 run in last 5 minutes) and won an important game 85:79 (45:40). Charron Fisher (193-G/F-85, college: Niagara) led the winners with 18 pts and 13 rbs. He made half of his points in 4th quarter. Kennyetta Johnson (210-C-78, college: Ohio St.) added 14 points (6/8 FG), 10 rebounds and incredible 6 blocks, being literally the MVP today [read more]
BC Kalev/Cramo led for almost the whole game, then survived Siauliai's strong come-back (7:17 run in last 5 minutes) and won an important game 85:79 (45:40). Charron Fisher (193-G/F-85, college: Niagara) led the winners with 18 pts and 13 rbs. He made half of his points in 4th quarter. Kennyetta Johnson (210-C-78, college: Ohio St.) added 14 points (6/8 FG), 10 rebounds and incredible 6 blocks, being literally the MVP today.
Kalev/Cramo made 8/20 three-pointers and let the guests made only 38% of shots. Deivydas Gailius (200-F-88), one of the most positive surprises this season so far, led Siauliai with 20 points. Siauliai had 19 offensive rebounds and made 4 less turnovers (8 vs 12) but Kalev/Cramo deserved 9 more points from free throws, another key to the 3rd victory for Kalev/Cramo this BBL season.
The first five minutes was a mini-duel between Fisher and Gailius. Baskets from Gailius took the guests ahead 0:3 and 6:7 but Fisher, having scored 7 in a row, put the hosts up 10:7. Another 4 in a row by Gailius and a pairs of free throws by Vytautas Sarakauskas (204-C-82) and Derrick Low (188-G-86, college: Washington St.) held Siauliai ahead 12:15 with 6 minutes played. Siauliai made 10 of their 21 points in 1st qrt from free throw line. Josh-Emmanuel Akognon (180-G-86, college: Cal.St. Fullerton) came in with 3 minutes left in 1st, made quickly two three-pointers and put the hosts ahead 24:19.
His 3rd triple, at the beginning of 2nd qrt, made it 27:21 but since then, Siauliai took the upper hand for some time - 2:10 run in a 4-minute period took them ahead 30:33. The hosts missd 4 shots and made 3 turnovers during that period and had serious problems, stopping Siauliais big men Bobby Brown and Raitis Grafs (208-C-81, college: Valparaiso) - those combined the 10 points of that run.
But the hosts survived quickly, answered with a 7:0 run and won the half 45:40. Tanel Sokk (184-G-85) and Gregor Arbet (194-F/G-83) made most of the damage before the half time break.
Kalev/Cramo kept their lead through the 3rd and 4th quarter, leading 76:62 with five minutes left to play. Everybody except the guests thought it was over. But two triples by Arvydas Siksnius (196-F-87, college: Weatherford JC) and another by Derrick Low made it 83:79 with a whole minute left. Luckily for the home team, the last attempts by guests were not good and the hosts could celebrate a well-deserved victory.
Scorers
Kalev/Cramo: Fisher 18+13rbs, Johnson 14+10rbs+6blk, Akognon and Arbet 13, Sokk 10+5rb+6ast Siauliai: Gailius 20, Derrick Low 18, Grafs 16+11rbs, Arvydas Siksnius 13, Brown 10+10rbs
Elite
Nevezis - Liepaja 70-69
Paulius Beliavicius scored one free throw late in regulation to secure a narrow win for Nevezis against Lietuvos Rytas. Rokas Grinius (204-C-88) netted 15 points to pace the winners. Darius Gvezdauskas contributed 13 points for Nevezis. Aleh Kojenets responded with 16 points and 9 boards for Lietuvos Rytas.
Valmiera - TU/Rock 88-74
Valmiera posted the second win as they held off TU/Rock. Daviin Davis (193-F-85, college: Weber St [read more]
Elite
Nevezis - Liepaja 70-69 Paulius Beliavicius scored one free throw late in regulation to secure a narrow win for Nevezis against Lietuvos Rytas. Rokas Grinius (204-C-88) netted 15 points to pace the winners. Darius Gvezdauskas contributed 13 points for Nevezis. Aleh Kojenets responded with 16 points and 9 boards for Lietuvos Rytas.
Valmiera - TU/Rock 88-74 Valmiera posted the second win as they held off TU/Rock. Daviin Davis (193-F-85, college: Weber St.) stepped up with 25 points and 10 boards to pace the hosts. Juris Andzejevskis added 18 points for the winners. Todd Abernethy responded with 17 points for TU/Rock.
Kalev/Cramo - Siauliai 85-79 Kalev/Cramo prevailed against Siauliai to improve at 3-3 record. Charron Fisher came up with 18 points and 13 boards to pace the Estonian team. Jennyetta Johnson added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks in the win. Deivydas Gailius responded with 20 points for Siauliai. Derrick Low had 18 points in defeat.
VEF Riga - Lietuvos Rytas 89-93 Lietuvos Rytas earned a hard-fought win over VEF Riga. Donatas Zavackas (203-F-80, college: Pittsburgh) tallied 22 points and 12 boards for Lietuvos Rytas. Milko Bjelica added 20 points in the victory. Martynas Mazeika scored 22 points for VEF Riga in defeat.
Challenge
Techasas - Valga Welg 93-62 Techasas posted the second win in the Challenge Cup season as they fired past Valga at home court. Gytis Sirutavicius (195-F-83) was pivotal with 30 points, 6 boards and 3 assists. Darius Griskenas added 16 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Ando Tagamets responded with 24 points and 9 boards for Valga.
Alytus Alita - Tallinna Kalev 100-106 Tallinna Kalev prevailed against Alytus in Lithuania. Jamaal Moore (197-F-83, college: Rice) paced balanced offensive effort from the Estonian team with 26 points and 8 boards. Nicholas Covington added 24 points and 6 assists for the winners. Saulius Kazevicius responded with game-high 30 points for Alytus.
Neptunas - Rudupis 65-78 Rudupis silenced Neptunas away from home. Gediminas Maceina (188-G-84) knocked down 15 points and issued 7 assists to lead Rudupis to the third straight win. Robertas Bitinas answered with 17 points for Neptunas.
Sakalai - Juventus 67-81 Juventus recorded the first win in the Challenge Cup season as they rallied past Sakalai in Vilnius. Six Juventus players scored in double figures with Audrius Mineikis (202-F-77) notching 16 points. Arunas Vasiliauskas netted 15 points in the victory. Rolandas Matulis answered with 13 points for Sakalai.
Perlas - Aisciai 85-56 Perlas cruised past Aisciai at home court. Zydrunas Kelys (188-G-87) was outstanding with 27 points, 5 boards, 3 assists and 3 steals. Eimantas Bendzius added 13 points for the winners. Vaidas Cepukaitis responded with 16 points and 2 blocks for Aisciai.
Suduva - Keizarmezs 105-81 Suduva rolled past Keizarmezs to the second win in the season. Mantas Ruikis (198-G/F-85) knocked down 25 points to lead the way. Aurimas Kieza added 21 points and 14 boards in the victory. Reinis Strupovics answered with 25 points and 6 boards as Keizarmezs fell at 0-4 record.
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