Ethias League Round 17: Leader Base Oostende loses to Spirou Charleroi - Feb 17, 2013
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Top ranked Base Oostende (12-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of fourth ranked Spirou Charleroi on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Spirou Charleroi 77-65. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Base Oostende. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 26-11 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Derrick Allen (203-80, college: Mississippi, agency: Pro One Sports) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Jerome Randle (178-87, college: California) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Guard Matt Lojeski (198-85, college: Hawaii) produced 26 points for the guests. Base Oostende's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Spirou Charleroi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-6 record. Defending champion Base Oostende still keeps top position with five games lost. Spirou Charleroi are looking forward to face Antwerp Giants (#5) at home in the next round. Base Oostende will play against Leuven Bears (#7) and is hoping to win this game. The game in Leuven supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Okapi Aalstar (11-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Leuven Bears (5-11). Okapi Aalstar smashed Leuven Bears 89-68. American Derek Raivio (190-84, college: Gonzaga) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Ryan Thompson contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American swingman Bradford Burgess (198-90, college: VCU, agency: Interperformances) answered with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Leuven Bears. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Okapi Aalstar have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with M.Hainaut. Leuven Bears at the other side keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Okapi Aalstar will play against league's second-placed Belfius Mons-Hainaut in Quaregnon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leuven Bears will play on the road against the league's leader Base Oostende (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track. The game in Liege was also quite interesting. Second ranked Belfius Mons-Hainaut (11-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Liege Basket (6-11). Belfius Mons-Hainaut defeated Liege Basket 93-79 on Friday. Quincy Taylor stepped up and scored 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Wen Boss Mukubu responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Liege Basket's coach tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Belfius Mons-Hainaut maintains second place with 11-6 record behind leader Oostende, which they share with Aalstar. Liege Basket lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. Belfius Mons-Hainaut will meet Okapi Aalstar (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Liege Basket will play against VOO Verviers-Pepinster and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game with biggest result difference took place in Charleroi. Local Spirou Charleroi (10-6) outscored 8th ranked VOO Verviers-Pepinster (3-14) 95-67. The game was also dominated by American players. Devin Green nailed 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Spirou Charleroi's coach Giovanni Bozzi felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Spirou Charleroi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-6 record. VOO Verviers-Pepinster lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Spirou Charleroi's next round opponent will be Antwerp Giants (#5) at home. VOO Verviers-Pepinster will play against Liege Basket in Liege and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last game of round 17 bottom-ranked Verviers-Pep. was crushed by Antwerp in a road game 90-68.
The game in Leuven supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Okapi Aalstar (11-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Leuven Bears (5-11). Okapi Aalstar smashed Leuven Bears 89-68. The game without a history. Okapi Aalstar led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Okapi Aalstar outrebounded Leuven Bears 36-23 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American Derek Raivio (190-84, college: Gonzaga) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). His fellow American import guard Ryan Thompson (198-89, college: Rider) contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American swingman Bradford Burgess (198-90, college: VCU, agency: Interperformances) answered with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized American forward Ian Hanavan (202-80, college: Evansville, agency: Interperformances) added 9 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Leuven Bears. Four Leuven Bears players 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. Okapi Aalstar have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with M.Hainaut. Leuven Bears at the other side keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Okapi Aalstar will play against league's second-placed Belfius Mons-Hainaut in Quaregnon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leuven Bears will play on the road against the league's leader Base Oostende (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Aalstar: D.Raivio 34+4reb+6ast, R.Thompson 17+6reb+9ast, J.Tofi 14+10reb+2ast, L.Cummard 8+6reb, C.Young 8+8reb, H.VanLangenhove 6 Leuven: B.Burgess 20+7reb+4ast, J.Dukes 11+2reb+3ast, N.Marnegrave 11+2reb+2ast, G.Robinson 10+2reb+2ast, I.Hanavan 9+8reb+1ast, T.Deroover 3
There was no surprise when 8th ranked VOO Verviers-Pepinster (3-14) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked Antwerp Giants (9-8) 90-68. It looked good early as VOO Verviers-Pepinster took an 7-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Antwerp Giants had a 24-13 second period charge getting the lead and VOO Verviers-Pepinster was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 68-90. Antwerp Giants forced 20 VOO Verviers-Pepinster turnovers. They shot the lights out from three nailing 16 long-distance shots on high 59.3 percentage. American point guard Bryan Hopkins (183-83, college: SMU) nailed 19 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and the former international center Yannick Driesen (215-88) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds. Driesen is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Antwerp Giants' coach Paul Vervaeck felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Serbian power forward Nemanja Aleksandrov (210-87) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds and American point guard Jerime Anderson (187-89, college: UCLA) added 12 points and 10 assists respectively for VOO Verviers-Pepinster in the defeat. Five Antwerp Giants and four VOO Verviers-Pepinster players scored in double figures. Antwerp Giants maintains fifth place with 9-8 record. VOO Verviers-Pepinster lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Antwerp Giants' next round opponent will be higher ranked Spirou Charleroi (#4) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. VOO Verviers-Pepinster will play against Liege Basket (#6) in Liege and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Antwerp: B.Hopkins 19+4reb+5ast, T.Black 15+2reb+5ast, Y.Driesen 14+8reb+2ast, J.Mwema 13+7reb, D.Donkor 12+2reb, R.Moors 11+1reb+5ast Verviers-Pep.: N.Aleksandrov 22+5reb, S.Moris 18+4reb, J.Anderson 12+3reb+10ast, C.Ferguson 10+6reb, D.Tubak 6+4reb+2ast, B.Lemaire 0
Top ranked Base Oostende (12-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of fourth ranked Spirou Charleroi on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Spirou Charleroi 77-65. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Base Oostende. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 26-11 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Derrick Allen (203-80, college: Mississippi, agency: Pro One Sports) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Jerome Randle (178-87, college: California) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Guard Matt Lojeski (198-85, college: Hawaii) produced 26 points and power forward Brent Wright (203-78, college: Florida) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Base Oostende's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Spirou Charleroi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-6 record. Defending champion Base Oostende still keeps top position with five games lost. Spirou Charleroi are looking forward to face Antwerp Giants (#5) at home in the next round. Base Oostende will play against Leuven Bears (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Spirou: D.Allen 22+9reb, J.Randle 17+2reb+5ast, D.Green 13+7reb+3ast, G.Dandridge 7+2reb, S.Massot 6+9reb+1ast, A.Riddick 5+3reb+1ast Oostende: M.Lojeski 26+4reb+1ast, B.Wright 11+6reb+1ast, M.Stojic 9+3reb+1ast, W.Wilkinson 9+8reb, D.Katnic 3+1reb, Q.Serron 3+5reb
The game in Liege was also quite interesting. Second ranked Belfius Mons-Hainaut (11-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Liege Basket (6-11). Belfius Mons-Hainaut defeated Liege Basket 93-79 on Friday. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 93-79. Belfius Mons-Hainaut shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. American guard Quincy Taylor (196-82, college: UAB) stepped up and scored 21 points and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Monwell Randle (203-83, college: SE Missouri St., agency: Court Side) chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds. International forward Wen Boss Mukubu (198-83, college: UAB, agency: SportsTalent) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds and American power forward Gary Ware (205-83, college: Purdue, agency: TSS Management) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Liege Basket's coach tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Belfius Mons-Hainaut maintains second place with 11-6 record behind leader Oostende, which they share with Aalstar. Liege Basket lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. Belfius Mons-Hainaut will meet Okapi Aalstar (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Liege Basket will play against VOO Verviers-Pepinster and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: M.Hainaut: Q.Taylor 21+4reb+4ast, J.Cage 17+7reb+2ast, M.Randle 14+12reb+1ast, J.Wallace 13+1reb+3ast, G.Muya 10+3ast, J.Bostic 9+3reb+3ast Liege: W.Boss Mukubu 18+5reb+1ast, I.Iarochevitch 15+2reb+1ast, B.Monteiro 15+2reb, G.Ware 13+8reb, P.Gillet 8+8reb, G.Hockins 6+3reb+1ast
The game with biggest result difference took place in Charleroi. Local Spirou Charleroi (10-6) outscored 8th ranked VOO Verviers-Pepinster (3-14) 95-67. The game was mostly controlled by Spirou Charleroi. VOO Verviers-Pepinster was better in fourth quarter 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Spirou Charleroi forced 19 VOO Verviers-Pepinster turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by VOO Verviers-Pepinster helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The game was also dominated by American players. Swingman Devin Green (201-82, college: Hampton) nailed 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Matt Walsh (197-82, college: Florida) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Spirou Charleroi players scored in double figures. Spirou Charleroi's coach Giovanni Bozzi felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. point guard Jerime Anderson (187-89, college: UCLA) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds and center Chris Ferguson (206-89, college: Mid-Continent) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for VOO Verviers-Pepinster in the defeat. Spirou Charleroi have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-6 record. VOO Verviers-Pepinster lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Spirou Charleroi's next round opponent will be Antwerp Giants (#5) at home. VOO Verviers-Pepinster will play against Liege Basket in Liege and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Spirou: D.Green 18+7reb+2ast, M.Walsh 17+7reb+2ast, S.Massot 17+7reb+2ast, J.Randle 14+6ast, G.Dandridge 9+3reb+1ast, C.Beghin 7+2reb+3ast Verviers-Pep.: J.Anderson 22+5reb+2ast, C.Ferguson 16+9reb+2ast, Y.Moray 14+7reb+1ast, S.Moris 8+9reb+1ast, B.Lemaire 3+3reb, Y.Baeri 2+2reb+2ast
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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