The two teams joined Division II this season. Cuva Houthalen, Coach Brian Lynch's team, went to defeat 2011-12 Division 3A champion BasKet Tongeren. Best scorers: Tongeren: K. Doukmani 19, J. Moonen 14. Houthalen: J. Westrol 25, R. McCollum 31.
Bent Schoenen Waregem vs. BBC Haantjes Oudenaarde: 68-63
Thanks to an excellent first half by Stan Naudts (195-F-86, 10 rebounds and 6 steals in this game) and Ahmet Gueye (203-C/F-82, college: Hawaii, 13 rebounds in the game), BS Waregem took a good lead at the half. The Haantjes responded well after the break and, led by Jean Salumu (193-F-90), remained close in the last minutes. Two crucial three-pointers by Waregem's forward Olivier Foucart (195-G-84) and a technical foul against BBC Oudenaarde's Coach Alain Defraigne eventually made the difference in favour of the home team. Score evolution: 18-16, 32-25, 48-42 and 68-63. Best scorers: BS Waregem: A. Steinbach 14, O. Foucart 14, A. Gueye 19, T. Foucart 4, S. Naudts 13, B. Samaey 2, Loontiens 2. Haantjes: G. De Lepeleire 6, Bourdeaux 10, J. Salumu 24, Mestdag 10, Linskens 8, L. Lhote 5.
St-Niklase Condors vs. Essor Charleroi (Spirou B): 76-55
Best scorers: Condors: N/A Essor: Y. Siegwarth 15, Lambot 3, Dedave 6, Eyenga 4, A. Zuccolini 6, B. Penninck 11, L. Louves 10.
Sint-Jan Antwerp vs. Belfius Mons Hainaut II: 78-70
Score evolution: 20-17, 46-33, 61-51 and 78-70. Best scorers: Sint-Jan: V. Haerbos 3, B. Hartshorne 10, B. Raes 12, N. El Khounchar 21, A. Druwez 6, S. Geukens 12, L. Anthonis 6, M. Brown 8. Mons Hainaut II: Walasiak 2, Pretto 7, Lecomte 7, Vlamynck 17, Schwartz 22, M. Renard 7, K. Tumba 8.
Kangoeroes Boom vs. Gembo BBC: 95-92
The end of the fourth quarter has been really thrilling. When the game was tied, Kangoeroes were nevertheless always able to react and take a new lead. Witse Van Schil (188-G-83) was particularly confident and scored important baskets and free-throws to help his team win this Antwerp derby. Score evolution: 32-21, 52-40, 71-60 and 95-92. Best scorers: Kangoeroes: S. Bellin 13, Dobbelaere 8, D. Souveryns 20, W. Van Schil 28, M. Gorremans 18, D. Dhaens 6, Verlinden 2. Gembo: N/A
Excelsior Brussels vs. Gent Dragons: 86-82
Although Dragon forward Thomas Van De Vondel (194-F/G-80) responded well to the Excelsior's fantastic trio of big men Emmanuel Mampuya (200-F/C-79, agency: Promotex), Stephane Pelle (205-C/F-80, college: Colorado) and Kanefu Semijejero (195-PF-77), this was not enough for the visitors to win the game. Best scorers: Excelsior: E. Mampuya 14, X. Collette 3, N. Verrept 10, Van Haevermaet 3, De Pooter 9, Maesfrancx 4, De Schepper 10, S. Pelle 18, S. Semijejero 15. Dragons: J. Jones 2, B. Heinle 6, R. Spaens 10, L. Tielens 7, F. Lait 7, T. Van De Vondel 39, M. Van Gelder 2, C. Tshimuanga 9.
Point Chaud Sprimont vs. CEP Fleurus: 78-93
It is never easy to travel to Sprimont of Coach Pascal Horrion, probably one the most surprising and challenging Division II teams last season. Mainly thanks to an excellent second quarter, CEP nevertheless earned a first 2012-13 regular season success in Sprimont. Led by their captain Christian Ilongo (194-F-85, agency: Promotex) (elected as team captain by the CEP supporters earlier this season), the men of Coach Paul Vervaeck have controlled the game in the second half. Score evolution: 15-12, 33-51, 55-66 and 78-93. Best scorers: Sprimont: Vrancken 10, Thome 13, Hertay 2, Manset 8, F. Delsaute 23, Flagothier 13, Donnay 4, Bousmanne 5. Fleurus: M. Kouwijzer 11, C. Manzanza 10, L. Pourtoit 20, L. Hazard 2, T. Bauwens 12, C. Ilongo 26, S. Muric 12.
Ethias League Round 2 of Quarter-Finals. Aalstar and M.Hainaut sweep respective series - May 18, 2013
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Leuven - M.Hainaut 69-92
M.Hainaut toppled Leuven on the road and advanced into the Ehtias League semifials. The game without a history. Belfius Mons-Hainaut led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Leuven Bears' 24. Belfius Mons-Hainaut had a 25-13 advantage in offensive rebounds [read more]
M.Hainaut toppled Leuven on the road and advanced into the Ehtias League semifials. The game without a history. Belfius Mons-Hainaut led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Leuven Bears' 24. Belfius Mons-Hainaut had a 25-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Belfius Mons-Hainaut especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. The best player for the winners was American forward Josh Bostic (196-87, college: Findlay, OH) who scored 18 points and 4 assists. The other American import guard Quincy Taylor (196-82, college: UAB) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized American forward Ian Hanavan (202-80, college: Evansville, agency: Interperformances) produced 15 points and American swingman Bradford Burgess (198-90, college: VCU, agency: Interperformances) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who 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. Top scorers: Leuven: I.Hanavan 15+4reb, B.Burgess 14+3reb, E.Lasisi 13+2reb+2ast, G.Robinson 10+2reb+2ast, I.Aska 6+5reb, T.Deroover 6+1reb+1ast M.Hainaut: J.Bostic 18+3reb+4ast, Q.Taylor 13+5reb+4ast, J.Cage 12+1reb+2ast, B.Qvale 12+3reb+2ast, J.Wallace 9+3reb+3ast, L.Giancaterino 8+1ast
Aalstar had little problems against Antwerp to sweet the quarterfinal series. The game without a history. Okapi Aalstar led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 34-of-38 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game, while Antwerp Giants only scored sixteen points from the stripe. Antwerp Giants were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American Derek Raivio (190-84, college: Gonzaga) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). The other American import guard Ryan Thompson (198-89, college: Rider) contributed with 26 points for the winners. The former international guard Roel Moors (190-78) replied with 25 points and American point guard Timothy Black (178-81, college: Barton, NC) added 20 points in the effort for Antwerp Giants. Four Okapi Aalstar and five Antwerp Giants players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Antwerp: R.Moors 25+4reb+2ast, T.Black 20+3reb+2ast, B.Hopkins 13+4reb+2ast, J.Love 12+8reb, J.Mwema 11+6reb, R.Biggs 3+2reb Aalstar: D.Raivio 28+5reb+3ast, R.Thompson 26+3reb+2ast, A.Ruoff 14+4reb, L.Cummard 13+10reb+1ast, C.Young 9+6reb+2ast, J.Tofi 8+3reb+1ast
Excelsior signs rookie Brandon Ubel - May 17, 2013
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Royal Aera Excelsior Brussels (Division II) inked 22-year old American forward Brandon Ubel (208-106kg-91). He just graduated from Nebraska (NCAA). In 31 games he recorded 11.5ppg, 6.7rpg and 1.6apg this season. The last season Ubel also at the University of Nebraska in Big Ten Conference in the NCAA. In 30 games he averaged 6.7ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.3apg.
As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it is his first season in pro basketball [read more]
Royal Aera Excelsior Brussels (Division II) inked 22-year old American forward Brandon Ubel (208-106kg-91). He just graduated from Nebraska (NCAA). In 31 games he recorded 11.5ppg, 6.7rpg and 1.6apg this season. The last season Ubel also at the University of Nebraska in Big Ten Conference in the NCAA. In 30 games he averaged 6.7ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.3apg. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it is his first season in pro basketball. Ubel received Big 12 All-Academic 1st Team award in 2011 at his college time.
Leuven Bears sign Stephane Moris for next season - May 16, 2013
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Leuven Bears secured the services of Stephane Moris (207-F/C-86, agency: Promotex) for the next season. The centre spent the last two seasons with Verviers-Pepinster. He averaged 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds per game in 2012/13 season. Previously Stephane Moris had stints in Switzerland, Germany. He made it into Belgian D2 All-Domestic Players Team in both 2008 and 2009. Stephane Moris was named into Swiss LNA All-Bosmans Team in 2011 [read more]
Leuven Bears secured the services of Stephane Moris (207-F/C-86, agency: Promotex) for the next season. The centre spent the last two seasons with Verviers-Pepinster. He averaged 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds per game in 2012/13 season. Previously Stephane Moris had stints in Switzerland, Germany. He made it into Belgian D2 All-Domestic Players Team in both 2008 and 2009. Stephane Moris was named into Swiss LNA All-Bosmans Team in 2011. The centre was the member of the U20 Belgian National Team in 2005 and 2006.
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