The game was mostly controlled by KK Parnu. Lietkabelis was better in third quarter 25-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. KK Parnu dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Lietkabelis' 32 and made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. KK Parnu players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Center Rain Raadik (208-89) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Lithuanian guard Augustas Peciukevicius (192-91) contributed with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five KK Parnu players scored in double figures. Forward Vaidotas Volkus (202-85, college: Redlands CC) replied with 27 points and 8 rebounds and Arnas Butkevicius (196-92) added 9 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Lietkabelis. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Lietkabelis: V.Volkus 27+8reb+1ast, K.Babkauskas 11+1reb+1ast, A.Butkevicius 9+5reb+1ast, E.Ulanovas 8+3reb+2ast, K.Vecvagars 7+4reb+2ast, L.Aukstikalnis 6+3reb+1ast Parnu: A.Peciukevicius 19+8reb+4ast, O.Matulionis 16+2reb+3ast, R.Raadik 16+14reb+2ast, R.Raap 15+6reb+6ast, K.Evart 14+5reb+2ast, K.Kitsing 13+2reb+4ast
The game was mostly controlled by Rudupis. Kalev/Cramo managed to win fourth quarter 21-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Rudupis forced 19 Kalev/Cramo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Kalev/Cramo helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Gintaras Kadziulis (192-80) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 assists and swingman Gediminas Orelikas (200-90) who added 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Rudupis players scored in double figures. American power forward Gary Wilkinson (205-82, college: Utah St.) responded with 19 points and U.S. Virgin Islands center Frank Elegar (208-86, college: Drexel) scored 6 points and 11 rebounds. Kalev/Cramo's coach Alar Varrak gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Kalev/Cramo: G.Wilkinson 19+4reb, R.Keerles 17+1reb, F.Elegar 6+11reb+3ast, T.Abbott 6+4reb+2ast, T.Sokk 4+3reb+3ast, B.Fall 4+3reb Rudupis: G.Kadziulis 22+1reb+6ast, G.Orelikas 18+4reb+4ast, A.Milaknis 13+5reb+1ast, A.Urbutis 10+5reb+5ast, A.Valeika 7+10reb+1ast, P.Ivanauskas 6+4ast
It looked good early as Juventus took an 4-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then BC Rakvere had a 21-16 second period charge getting the lead and Juventus were not able to take back game control losing it eventually 85-100. BC Rakvere forced 19 Juventus turnovers. Juventus were plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American guard Brandis Raley-Ross (188-87, college: S.Carolina) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists and point guard Reimo Tamm (185-84) supported him with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds by forward Nerijus Varnelis (201-78) did not help to save the game for Juventus. Center Karolis Petrukonis (212-87, college: Clemson) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Juventus: N.Varnelis 20+13reb+1ast, K.Petrukonis 14+6reb+2ast, L.Kisielius 12+2reb+3ast, D.Gvezdauskas 12+2ast, P.Morkeliunas 12+5reb+2ast, A.Cepulis 6+4reb+2ast Tarvas: M.Laksa 23+2reb, B.Raley-Ross 19+13reb+9ast, J.Umbrasko 16+7reb+1ast, R.Tamm 15+6reb+5ast, A.Stewart 12+3reb, R.Lindmets 11+5reb+1ast
The hosts trailed by 7 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 61-55. Sakalai dominated on the defensive end, holding Valmiera to just 4 points in second quarter. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Aivaras Kiausas (199-80) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and center Ignas Ramasauskas (211-93) who added 8 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Center Viktors Iljins (212-91) responded with 8 points and 11 rebounds and forward Janis Berzins (202-93, agency: Players Group) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Top scorers: Valmiera: J.Kaufmanis 13+2reb, J.Berzins 9+10reb+1ast, V.Iljins 8+11reb+2ast, M.Ziedins 8+3reb, R.Gabrans 8+2reb+2ast, A.Butjankovs 8+5reb Sakalai: A.Kiausas 21+12reb+5ast, J.Gintvainis 8+5reb+2ast, I.Ramasauskas 8+9reb+1ast, R.Matulis 8+5reb+1ast, Z.Sestokas 6+2reb, E.Seskus 5+4reb+2ast
Kalev/Cramo forced 21 Naglis Palangos turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of U.S. Virgin Islands center Frank Elegar (208-86, college: Drexel) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Senegalese center Bamba Fall (217-86, college: SMU) who added 10 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Kalev/Cramo players scored in double figures. Guard Mantas Mockevicius (189-93, college: Olney Central CC) responded with 14 points and 6 assists and American center Ryan Olander (213-90, college: Fairfield, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Top scorers: Naglis Palangos: M.Mockevicius 14+3reb+6ast, R.Olander 14+9reb, M.Kumpys 9+3reb, O.Kushnirov 6+6reb+1ast, E.Lengvinas 4+2reb+1ast, M.Konate 2+12reb+1ast Kalev/Cramo: F.Elegar 20+11reb, T.Abbott 15+3reb+2ast, B.Fall 10+11reb+3ast, I.Kajupank 10+1reb+1ast, K.McLeod 9+6reb+3ast, T.Sokk 6+1reb+3ast
The guests trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 21 points. Ventspils dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Barons kvartals' 24. The best player for the winners was Arturs Berzins (204-88, agency: FCM) who scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Akselis Vairogs (195-85, agency: Players Group) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Ventspils players scored in double figures. Latvian forward Maris Gulbis (202-85, agency: Players Group) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Jamar Diggs (187-88, college: Wofford, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Barons kvartals: M.Gulbis 19+5reb, J.Diggs 16+6reb+2ast, A.Epners 9+2reb, D.Zonne 7+1reb, T.Cain 4+7reb+3ast, A.Brunins 2+2reb+1ast Ventspils: A.Berzins 15+6reb+3ast, A.Vairogs 12+5reb+3ast, F.Campbell 11+4reb+4ast, D.Sims 10+4reb+3ast, M.Meiers 9+1reb, J.Timma 8+4reb+3ast
Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League Awards 2013 - Apr 9, 2013
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Player of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis; Guard of the Year: Donald Sims (185-PG-87) of Ventspils; Forward of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis; Center of the Year: Frank Elegar (208-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo; European Player of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis; Import Player of the Year: Tyler Cain (203-F-88) of Barons kvartals; Defensive Player of the Year: Bamba Fall (217-C-86) of Kalev/Cr [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League 1st Team 2013
Sims
Orelikas
Gulbis
Cain
Elegar
Player of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis Guard of the Year: Donald Sims (185-PG-87) of Ventspils Forward of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis Center of the Year: Frank Elegar (208-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo European Player of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis Import Player of the Year: Tyler Cain (203-F-88) of Barons kvartals Defensive Player of the Year: Bamba Fall (217-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo Coach of the Year: Roberts Stelmahers of Ventspils
Ventspils are 2012/2013 BBL Champions! - Apr 6, 2013
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Ventspils are 2012/2013 Champions of Baltic league. The Latvian side won the series against Rudupis. Even after a 70:73 loss in the second game, Ventspils became the top team of the season.
Ventspils made a huge step towards the crown after they knocked down Rudupis in Priena 91:69 in Game 1. Tonight Ventspils were ahead by 1 point at the halftime before a 22-15 third quarter run of Rudupis. They made 18-of-19 charity shots during the game [read more]
Ventspils are 2012/2013 Champions of Baltic league. The Latvian side won the series against Rudupis. Even after a 70:73 loss in the second game, Ventspils became the top team of the season. Ventspils made a huge step towards the crown after they knocked down Rudupis in Priena 91:69 in Game 1. Tonight Ventspils were ahead by 1 point at the halftime before a 22-15 third quarter run of Rudupis. They made 18-of-19 charity shots during the game. It was a great shooting night for Rudupis especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. Gintaras Kadziulis (192-G-80) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds. Siim-Sander Vene (203-SF-90, agency: Alti Sport) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Janis Timma (201-F-92, agency: FCM) replied with 15 points and Donald Sims (185-PG-87, college: Appalachian St.) added 8 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Ventspils. Kalev/Cramo meanwhile clinched bronze medals of the Baltic League 2012/2013. The Estonian side needed a confident 73:58 in the second game for the third place. Barons kvartals won the first game 79:71, but could not win the series. Barons kvartals even started with 21-15 lead after the first quarter and had 14-point deficit. The second and the last quarters however fully belonged to Kalev/Cramo that managed to win by 15 points.
Round 1 of Finals. Ventspils close on the title - Apr 2, 2013
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FINAL
Rudupis - Ventspils 69-91
Ventspils made a huge step towards the crown after they knocked down Rudupis in Prienai. The game was mostly controlled by Ventspils. Rudupis was better in third quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ventspils shot 64.7 percent from the field. Ventspils outrebounded Rudupis 28-16 including a 23-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 73 [read more]
Ventspils made a huge step towards the crown after they knocked down Rudupis in Prienai. The game was mostly controlled by Ventspils. Rudupis was better in third quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ventspils shot 64.7 percent from the field. Ventspils outrebounded Rudupis 28-16 including a 23-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 73.7 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Folarin Campbell (192-86, college: George Mason) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Forward Akselis Vairogs (195-85, agency: Players Group) contributed with 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five Ventspils players scored in double figures. Swingman Gediminas Orelikas (200-90) answered with 15 points and guard Arturas Milaknis (195-86) added 13 points in the effort for Rudupis. Top scorers: Rudupis: G.Orelikas 15+1reb, A.Milaknis 13+2reb, A.Valeika 9+1reb+2ast, A.Labuckas 9+2reb+1ast, S.Vene 8+2reb+1ast, P.Ivanauskas 6+3reb+2ast Ventspils: F.Campbell 23+8reb+5ast, D.Sims 15+2reb+1ast, A.Berzins 12+3reb+1ast, A.Vairogs 12+5reb+2ast, J.Timma 10+4reb+2ast, S.Valters 7+1reb
Barons/Kvartals celebrated the win in the consolation final series opener. The teams will now clash in Estonia later in the week. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 79-71. American forward Tyler Cain (203-88, college: S.Dakota) fired 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Lithuanian Deividas Dulkys (198-88, college: Florida St.) chipped in 17 points. Four Barons kvartals players scored in double figures. Barons kvartals' coach Martins Gulbis used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Senegalese center Bamba Fall (217-86, college: SMU) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and U.S. Virgin Islands center Frank Elegar (208-86, college: Drexel) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Kalev/Cramo: B.Fall 21+10reb, F.Elegar 13+6reb+3ast, T.Abbott 11+5reb+4ast, G.Dorbek 8+1reb+4ast, T.Sokk 7+3reb+2ast, G.Wilkinson 7+2reb Barons kvartals: M.Gulbis 19+1reb, D.Dulkys 17+4reb+2ast, T.Cain 14+9reb+1ast, A.Brunins 11+7reb+2ast, J.Diggs 8+3reb+8ast, J.Rozitis 7+5reb
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