Belgian Ethias League round 10 best performance: Ryan Thompson - Dec 24, 2012
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American guard Ryan Thompson (198-G-89) had a very impressive game in the last round for second-ranked Aalstar, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 10. The 23-year old player was the main contributor (25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Leuven (#7, 3-7) 98-92. Aalstar maintains the 2nd position in Belgian Ethias League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Aalstar will need more victories to improve their 7-3 record. In the team's last game Thompson had a remarkable 87.5% from 2-point range. He turned to be Aalstar's top player in his first season with the team. Former Rider University star has very solid stats this year. Thompson is in league's top in points (2nd best: 18.2ppg), assists (9th best: 3.0apg) and averages impressive 66.7% FGP.
The second best player in last round's games was 31-year old American Timothy Black (178-PG-81, agency: Limelight Hoops) of Antwerp. Black had a very good evening with 28 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course he lead Antwerp to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Verviers-Pep. (#8, 2-7) 102-78. Antwerp's 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 5-5 record is not bad and everything may still change. Black is one of the most experienced players at Antwerp and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third on the list of top players last round was another Aalstar's star - Samoan forward John Tofi (203-F/C-84). Tofi scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was another key player of Aalstar, helping his team with a 98-92 win against the lower-ranked Leuven (#7, 3-7). Aalstar needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 7 victories and 3 lost games. Tofi has a great season in Belgium. After 10 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 6.2rpg (8th best).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Nemanja Aleksandrov (210-C/F-87) of Verviers-Pep. - 24 points and 6 rebounds 5. Ivan Aska (200-F-90) of Leuven - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Matt Walsh (197-F/G-82) of Spirou - 17 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Quincy Taylor (196-G-82) of M.Hainaut - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Larry Anderson (195-G-89) of Aalstar - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Dragisa Drobnjak (200-F-77) of Oostende - 16 points and 2 rebounds 10. Wesley Wilkinson (207-PF-84) of Oostende - 7 points, 10 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)
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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