Division I Round 11 of Regular Season - Dec 24, 2012
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Division I is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 11 rounds left.
The biggest surprise of round 11 in Division I was guest Zrinjski HT's (#6) road victory over Varda HE (#8) 80-75 on Saturday evening. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Varda HE won fourth quarter 17-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Zrinjski HT made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Varda HE helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Montenegrin center Boris Lalovic (209-81) who scored 28 points and 7 rebounds. point guard Mario Petric (192-94) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized Serbian guard Marko Josilo (201-92) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds for the hosts. Varda HE's coach Dragoljub Vidacic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Zrinjski HT maintains sixth place with 5-6 record, which they share with Kakanj. Varda HE at the other side keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Vogosca. Zrinjski HT is looking forward to face higher ranked Mladost (#3) in Mrkonjic Grad in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Varda HE will play at home against Borac Nektar (#5) in Banja Luka and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Important game to mention about took place in Kakanj. Seventh ranked Kakanj (5-6) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Borac Nektar (6-5) 77-75 on Sunday evening. Forward Ashar Dedic (199-86) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Sead Hadzifejzovic contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Milos Trikic (203-90) answered with 17 points and 6 assists for Borac Nektar. Kakanj moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Zrinjski HT. Borac Nektar at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Kakanj will play against bottom-ranked Leotar (#12) in Trebinje in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Borac Nektar will play on the road against Varda HE (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sarajevo: Bosna ASA BHT (#3) and Vogosca (#8). Vogosca was defeated at home 86-94 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vogosca. It was a great evening for Alin Demic who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Mujo Tuljkovic responded with 32 points and 5 rebounds. Vogosca's coach Muriz Hamidovic tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Bosna ASA BHT (8-3) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Mladost. Loser Vogosca keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Varda HE. Bosna ASA BHT will meet at home league's leader Capljina Lasta in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vogosca will play against Posusje (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Mrkonjic Grad. Second ranked Mladost faced 3rd placed Radnik B.. Host Mladost (8-3) defeated guests from Bijeljina (7-4) 87-73. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was an exceptional evening for Igor Bijelic who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Radnik B.'s coach Predrag Jacimovic let to play ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mladost maintains second place with 8-3 record behind leader Capljina, which they share with Bosna. Newly promoted Radnik B. dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Mladost's next round opponent will be Zrinjski HT (#6) in Mostar. Radnik B. will play on the road against Servitium in Gradiska. Bottom-ranked Posusje managed to get a third victory on Sunday night. This time newly promoted Posusje won against eleventh-ranked Leotar83-76. The best player for the winners was Kresimir Mustapic who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Posusje (3-7) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Servitium. Leotar lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost. Posusje will face higher ranked Vogosca (#9) in Sarajevo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Leotar will play on the road against Kakanj.
In the last game of round 11 Capljina defeated Servitium in a road game 77-64. The best stats of 11th round was 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Ivan Begic of Posusje.
Important game to mention about took place in Kakanj. Seventh ranked Kakanj (5-6) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Borac Nektar (6-5) 77-75 on Sunday evening. Borac Nektar was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 24-19 third quarter run of Kakanj. They made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Kakanj outrebounded Borac Nektar 27-16. Forward Ashar Dedic (199-86) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Power forward Sead Hadzifejzovic (202-89) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Milos Trikic (203-90) answered with 17 points and 6 assists and point guard Srdjan Loncar (185-91) added 14 points in the effort for Borac Nektar. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kakanj moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Zrinjski HT. Borac Nektar at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Kakanj will play against bottom-ranked Leotar (#12) in Trebinje in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Borac Nektar will play on the road against Varda HE (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Borac Nektar: M.Trikic 17+1reb+6ast, S.Blanusa 17+1reb, S.Loncar 14+2reb+3ast, N.Pavlovic 12+3reb+1ast, D.Djuranovic 7+2reb, S.Matic 4+1reb+1ast Kakanj: S.Hadzifejzovic 16+5reb, A.Muflizovic 14+2reb, N.Begovac 11+1reb, A.Suljagic 11, A.Dedic 10+12reb+2ast, D.Peljto 9+1reb+7ast
Bottom-ranked Posusje managed to get a third victory on Sunday night. This time newly promoted Posusje won against eleventh-ranked Leotar83-76. The hosts trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 44-32 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Posusje looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Leotar was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was forward Kresimir Mustapic (206-90) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Ivan Begic (194-92) chipped in 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Montenegrin point guard Zoran Kascelan (188-86) produced 13 points and 8 assists and forward Vladimir Aleksic (198-87) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Posusje (3-7) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Servitium. Leotar lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost. Posusje will face higher ranked Vogosca (#9) in Sarajevo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Leotar will play on the road against Kakanj. Top scorers: Leotar: V.Aleksic 17+6reb+2ast, Z.Kascelan 13+4reb+8ast, D.Ninkovic 12+8reb+2ast, S.Milanovic 10+5reb+1ast, A.Crnogorac 7+5reb, M.Rikalo 6+2reb+1ast Posusje: I.Begic 24+6reb+5ast, K.Mustapic 18+13reb+5ast, I.Bakovic 15+3reb+9ast, A.Cutura 11+6reb+1ast, I.Siric 8+2reb+2ast, M.Lovric 3+1reb+1ast
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sarajevo: Bosna ASA BHT (#3) and Vogosca (#8). Vogosca was defeated at home 86-94 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vogosca. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Vogosca won third quarter 21-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a great evening for swingman Alin Demic (202-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Power forward Nermin Buza (206-91) helped adding 19 points and 6 rebounds. The former international forward Mujo Tuljkovic (203-79, agency: Beo Basket) responded with 32 points and 5 rebounds and forward Mario Filipovic (202-79) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Five Bosna ASA BHT and four Vogosca players scored in double figures. Vogosca's coach Muriz Hamidovic tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Bosna ASA BHT (8-3) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Mladost. Loser Vogosca keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Varda HE. Bosna ASA BHT will meet at home league's leader Capljina Lasta in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vogosca will play against Posusje (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Vogosca: M.Tuljkovic 32+5reb+1ast, M.Filipovic 20+5reb+3ast, M.Keser 12+6reb+1ast, A.Hot 10+4reb+8ast, D.Alic 5, A.Aljovic 4+2reb+1ast Bosna: N.Buza 19+6reb, R.Rizvic 17+4reb+3ast, A.Demic 16+10reb+2ast, D.Hodzic 14+3reb+5ast, S.Demic 14+1reb, F.Vuleta 8+3reb+4ast
There was no surprise in Gradiska where 10th ranked Servitium (3-7) was defeated by first ranked Capljina Lasta (9-2) 77-64 on Sunday. Capljina Lasta maintains first place with 9-2 record. Servitium lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Capljina Lasta will face league's second-placed Bosna ASA BHT in Sarajevo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Servitium will play at home against Radnik B. (#4) in Bijeljina.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Mrkonjic Grad. Second ranked Mladost faced 3rd placed Radnik B.. Host Mladost (8-3) defeated guests from Bijeljina (7-4) 87-73. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Radnik B. was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Mladost dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Radnik B.'s 38 and made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Montenegrin power forward Igor Bijelic (207-88) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Serbian guard Petar Ivanic (191-85) accounted for 9 points and 11 assists for the winning side. Four Mladost players scored in double figures. Swingman Nebojsa Erkic (197-89) came up with 22 points and 9 rebounds and guard Vladimir Radovanovic (191-81) added 14 points respectively for Radnik B. in the defeat. Radnik B.'s coach Predrag Jacimovic let to play ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mladost maintains second place with 8-3 record behind leader Capljina, which they share with Bosna. Newly promoted Radnik B. dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Mladost's next round opponent will be Zrinjski HT (#6) in Mostar. Radnik B. will play on the road against Servitium in Gradiska. Top scorers: Radnik B.: N.Erkic 22+9reb+1ast, V.Radovanovic 14+2reb+3ast, D.Simic 12+1reb, V.Borovcanin 8+5reb+1ast, F.Goranovic 7+4reb+3ast, B.Jovanovic 6+6reb+1ast Mladost: I.Bijelic 19+10reb+2ast, D.Knezevic 16+2reb+2ast, R.Velimirovic 15+3reb+1ast, M.Kezic 14+2reb+3ast, P.Ivanic 9+2reb+11ast, N.Milosevic 7+8reb
The biggest surprise of round 11 in Division I was guest Zrinjski HT's (#6) road victory over Varda HE (#8) 80-75 on Saturday evening. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Varda HE won fourth quarter 17-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Zrinjski HT made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Varda HE helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Montenegrin center Boris Lalovic (209-81) who scored 28 points and 7 rebounds. point guard Mario Petric (192-94) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized Serbian guard Marko Josilo (201-92) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds and Montenegrin point guard Darko Kastratovic (189-88, agency: BeoExcell) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Varda HE's coach Dragoljub Vidacic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Zrinjski HT maintains sixth place with 5-6 record, which they share with Kakanj. Varda HE at the other side keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Vogosca. Zrinjski HT is looking forward to face higher ranked Mladost (#3) in Mrkonjic Grad in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Varda HE will play at home against Borac Nektar (#5) in Banja Luka and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Varda HE: D.Kastratovic 19+2reb+4ast, D.Damjanovic 16+4reb+2ast, I.Zolotic 11+8reb+1ast, M.Josilo 10+15reb+2ast, A.Djeric 9+1reb+3ast, M.Mirkovic 6+1reb+2ast Zrinjski HT: B.Lalovic 28+7reb+1ast, J.Brajkovic 11+3reb+1ast, M.Petric 10+8reb+4ast, B.Bubalo 10+3reb+5ast, I.Petric 9+8reb, D.Zovko 7+2reb
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The Elvis Begic story turns out to be a fake! - May 21, 2013
The Elvis Begic story turns out to be a fake!
The story and video became a viral hit, a young Bosnian basketball in Grand Rapids Michigan is seen hitting threes, driving the lane and blocking shots. In the video he towers over the competition standing at 210cm as a 1997 born freshman. As the story goes his doctors claim he will grow into a 220cm center minimum. All sounds good right? Except one small problem, Elvis Begic doesnt exist [read more]
The Elvis Begic story turns out to be a fake! The story and video became a viral hit, a young Bosnian basketball in Grand Rapids Michigan is seen hitting threes, driving the lane and blocking shots. In the video he towers over the competition standing at 210cm as a 1997 born freshman. As the story goes his doctors claim he will grow into a 220cm center minimum. All sounds good right? Except one small problem, Elvis Begic doesnt exist. The alleged school he attends in North Pointe Christian Academy, the Mustangs are a real school and a real basketball team. However the athletic director says he has never heard of him and has no one on the team standing 210cm. Also the alleged AAU team he was to play for this summer the Grand Rapids Storm has never heard of him and dont have anyone of his size. Klix.ba apparently never verified any of the stories and falsified the alleged sources indicating there was more than one source when doing the story. When asked about it they amended their story and claimed they just received an email from the alleged kid and a link to the video on Youtube, which has now been changed to private. No record of any Elvis Begic or either of his alleged parents Adnan or his alleged American mother. No one has ever heard of this kid Grand Rapids Michigan. A Google search shows up nothing, a search of Jr Varsity basketball box scores for the school make no mention of a player named Elvis Begic. Also the story seemed unlikely from the beginning, why would a high school not be playing a 210cm freshman of immense talent on the regular squad, instead stashing him on the junior team? Samir Sehic was starting in Varsity as a freshman against the best players in the countryOnce again this story proves if it is too good to be true, it probably is.
Ivan Opacak selected the top Bosnian playing abroad in last week's games - May 20, 2013
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We bring you last week's top performances from Bosnians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is an experienced international shooting guard Ivan Opacak (201-80, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group). He led PGE Turow to an overtime victory over the fifth-ranked Anwil in the Polish TBL in Saturday night's game.
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We bring you last week's top performances from Bosnians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an experienced international shooting guard Ivan Opacak (201-80, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group, currently plays in Poland). He led PGE Turow to an overtime victory over the fifth-ranked Anwil (18-14) 77-75 in the Polish TBL in Saturday night's game.
Opacak was MVP of the game. He recorded 24 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 31 minutes on the court.
PGE Turow Zgorzelec (23-9) is placed first in Places 1-6 group.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Opacak's first season with the team.
Opacak has relatively good stats this year: 11.5ppg, 3.2rpg, 2FGP: 63.3%(107-169), 3FGP: 39.0% and FT: 83.3% in the 38 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian.
Ex-KK Zenica Celik player is currently a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international center Jusuf Nurkic (212-94, currently plays in Croatia). He led KK Zadar to a 1-point victory over the fifth-ranked Jolly (7-7) 77-76 in the Croatian A1 on Tuesday night.
Nurkic was the best player in that game. He scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 24 minutes.
KK Zadar (11-3) is placed second in Places 1-8 group.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Second Stage. And that game will be critical.
Nurkic is currently fifth on the list of best blockers with 0.9bpg.
This year his other stats are: 8.7ppg, 5.2rpg, 2FGP: 52.3% and FT: 66.7% in the 14 games.
Nurkic is another player who holds two passports: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenian.
Despite he played previously for the Slovenian U16 national team, Nurkic is currently a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina senior national team.
#3. The Bosnia and Herzegovina player who performed third best last week abroad was former international guard Ernest Bremer (194-80, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: St.Bonaventure, currently plays in Italy). He led Armani Milano to an overtime victory against the closely-ranked Montepaschi Siena (18-12) 81-79 in the Italian SerieA in Sunday night's game.
Bremer scored 14 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (19-11) is placed fourth in the SerieA.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This season Bremer averages: 6.2ppg, 1.9rpg, 2.4apg, 2FGP: 47.2%, 3FGP: 30.6% and FT: 69.6%.
He is a naturalized American.
Bremer played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team two years ago.
He used to play for Bosna ASA BH Telecom Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina league.
#4. Guard Goran Ikonic (196-80, agency: Beo Basket, currently plays in Ukraine), who plays in the Ukrainian Superleague could not help Halychyna (24-15) in their last game on Thursday. Despite Ikonic's very good performance Halychyna was crushed 94-73 at home by the second-ranked Ferro-ZNTU.
He was the top scorer with 19 points. Ikonic also added 5 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
Ikonic's overall stats this season are: 8.2ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.4apg.
He is also Bosnia and Herzegovina national team player.
#5. International point guard Nemanja Gordic (192-88, currently plays in Serbia) contributed to an easy victory against the sixth-ranked Metalac (3-9) crushing them 88-62 in the Serbian A League on Sunday night.
Gordic scored 9 points and added 4 passes in 18 minutes.
BC Partizan MT:S Beograd (10-2) is placed first in Superliga group.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game is very crucial.
This year Gordic's overall stats are: 7.6ppg, 1.6rpg and 2.3apg in the 12 games.
He plays currently for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
#6. Point guard Sasa Vasiljevic (180-79, also represented by Beo Basket, currently plays in Ukraine) is a teammate of previously mentioned Goran Ikonic. But that was another game of his team in Ukrainian Superleague which we would like to mention.
Vasiljevic, who plays in the Ukrainian Superleague was not able to help Halychyna (24-15) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance Halychyna was badly defeated 87-67 on their home court in Lviv by the second-ranked Ferro-ZNTU.
Vasiljevic was the top scorer with 17 points. He also added 3 passes.
Vasiljevic's total stats this season are: 8.6ppg, 1.6rpg and 3.9apg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team roster.
#7. Former international center Barisa Krasic (203-78, currently plays in Croatia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Jusuf Nurkic. However that was another game of his team in Croatian A1 which brought him to that list.
Krasic led KK Zadar to a victory against the third-ranked Cedevita (11-3) 79-74.
He recorded 12 points in a mere 17 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-8. KK Zadar (11-3) is placed second.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
This year Krasic's total stats are: 7.7ppg and 2.9rpg in the 15 games.
He used to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team
eight years ago.
#8. Guard Josip Naletilic (195-89, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Croatia) faced previously mentioned Jusuf Nurkic in the Croatian A1 last game.
Naletilic, who plays in the Croatian A1 was not able to secure a victory for Jolly (17-4) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite his good performance the third-placed Jolly was edged 77-76 on their home court in Sibenik by the second-ranked KK_Zadar in the Places 1-8 group.
Naletilic was the second best scorer with 13 points. He also added made 5 passes and 3 steals.
Naletilic's team will play only one more game in the Second Stage. And now that game is quite important.
Naletilic has averaged so far 5.6ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg.
He plays currently for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
#9. International guard Muhamed Pasalic (192-87, currently plays in Greece) contributed to an easy victory against the tenth-ranked Kolossos (8-18) 99-82 in the Greek A1 in Saturday night's game.
Pasalic scored 11 points in 24 minutes.
Aris Thessaloniki (12-10) is placed sixth in the A1.
His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season.
This year Pasalic has relatively solid stats: 12.0ppg, 2.2rpg and 2.6apg in the 22 games.
He is also in the roster of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
#10. Center Kenan Bajramovic (205-81, currently plays in Turkey) managed to help Banvit Basketbol Kulubu to win against the closely-ranked Besiktas (19-11) 68-65 in the Turkish TBL last Friday.
Bajramovic recorded only 3 points.
Banvit Basketbol Kulubu (25-5) is placed third in the TBL.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Bajramovic has averaged so far 7.7ppg and 4.4rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team roster.
#11. International center Nedzad Sinanovic (221-83, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Blancos de Rueda in their game against G.Canaria 2014 in the Spanish ACB.
Sinanovic recorded 6 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 18 minutes.
His team was badly defeated by 16 points 78-62.
Sinanovic has averaged so far 7.7ppg and 4.7rpg in the 33 games.
He plays currently for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
#12. U18 international power forward Emir Sulejmanovic (204-95, currently plays in Slovenia) couldn't help Un.Olimpija in their game against Krka in the Slovenian Telemach League. Sulejmanovic cannot count Monday's game as one of the best ones.
He recorded only 2 points.
His team was defeated 81-68.
Sulejmanovic has averaged so far 2.2ppg and 2.2rpg.
He is also in the roster of the Bosnia and Herzegovina U18 national team.
#13. Former international guard Diego Kapelan (190-87, college: McNeese St., currently plays in Greece) faced previously mentioned Muhamed Pasalic in the Greek A1 last game.
Kapelan couldn't help Kolossos in their game against Aris.
He scored only 4 points.
His team was badly defeated by 17 points 99-82.
This season Kapelan averages just 6.4ppg.
He used to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team
two years ago.
#14. International center Ognjen Kuzmic (215-90, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Asefa Estudiantes crushing them 112-75 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
Kuzmic recorded only 2 points in 3 minutes on the court.
Kuzmic has averaged so far 6.9ppg and 5.5rpg in the 27 games.
He plays currently for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
The list of other players, who all have Bosnia and Herzegovina passport but never been selected to any of Bosnia and Herzegovina national teams:
#1.Zoran Planinic (198-G-82, agency: XL Basketball Agency, currently plays in VTB United League) led his Russian team Khimky to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked VEF Riga (11-7) crushing them 104-82 in the VTB United League last Friday.
Planinic recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and making 13 passes.
BC Khimky Moscow Region (14-4) is placed first in group A.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Planinic is ranked third on the list of the best passers in the league.
He has very reliable stats this season: 10.5ppg, 2.8rpg and 5.7apg.
Planinic has a dual citizenship: Croatian and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
#2.Mirza Begic (217-C-85, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the 11th-ranked FIATC Joventut (16-18) crushing them 85-64 in the Spanish ACB last Thursday.
Begic recorded 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks in only 14 minutes.
Real Madrid (30-4) is placed first in the ACB.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
This year Begic's overall stats are: 5.4ppg and 3.0rpg in the 34 games he played so far.
He is another player who holds two passports: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenian.
#3.Matija Ceskovic (192-G-81, currently plays in Romania) was the major contributor in a Targu Mures' victory against the closely-ranked Ploiesti (23-7) 91-81 in the Romanian Liga Nationala in Saturday night's game.
Ceskovic recorded 21 points and added 5 assists in 28 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. BC Mures Targu-Mures (23-7) is placed first in the Liga Nationala.
It was his team's eighth consecutive victory in a row.
This year Ceskovic has relatively solid stats: 14.3ppg, 1.4rpg and 3.2apg in the 26 games.
He has both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian nationalities.
#4.Sead Sehovic (196-G/F-89, currently plays in Hungary), who plays in the Hungarian A Division could not help Szolnok (8-2) in their last game on Friday. Despite Sehovic's good performance the sixth-placed Szolnok was defeated 95-82 on the road by the second-ranked Atomeromu in the Places 1-6 group.
He recorded 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
This season Sehovic has relatively solid stats: 11.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 3.0apg.
He also holds two passports: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegrin.
#5.Bojan Bogdanovic (203-SG-89, also represented by XL Basketball Agency, currently plays in Turkey), who plays in the Turkish TBL was not able to help Fenerbahce Ulker (24-6) in their last game. Despite Bogdanovic's good performance Fenerbahce Ulker lost 68-74 on the opponent's court to the lower-ranked (#5) Karsiyaka.
He recorded 10 points in 29 minutes.
This year Bogdanovic has relatively solid stats: 13.1ppg, 2.6rpg and 1.9apg in the 28 games.
He holds both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian passports.
#6.Marko Keselj (206-SF-88, agency: Beo Basket, currently plays in France), who plays in the French ProA was not able to secure a victory for Le Mans (16-14) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Keselj's good performance Le Mans was defeated 75-70 in Villeurbanne by the higher-ranked ASVEL Lyon- Basket (#3).
He was the second best scorer with 12 points. Keselj also added 5 rebounds.
Keselj's total stats this season are: 9.4ppg and 4.9rpg.
He has Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbian nationalities.
#7.Seid Hajric (203-F-83, currently plays in Poland) led Anwil to a victory against the leader PGE Turow 75-63 in the Polish TBL in Thursday night's game.
Hajric scored 14 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 29 minutes.
This year Hajric has relatively solid stats: 10.3ppg and 5.6rpg in the 38 games.
He has dual citizenship: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Polish.
#8.Bojan Sarcevic (190-G-88, currently plays in Finland), who plays in the Finnish Korisliiga couldn't help KTP-Basket (32-12) in their last game on Friday. Despite Sarcevic's good performance KTP-Basket was badly defeated 85-67 in Loimaa by the leading n Korikonkarit.
He scored 14 points and added 4 assists.
This season Sarcevic has relatively solid stats: 10.3ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.4apg and 1.5spg.
#9. Experienced Sasha Topchov (206-C-80, currently plays in Romania) contributed to Oradea's victory against the closely-ranked Gaz Metan 73-68 in the Romanian Liga Nationala last Thursday.
Topchov recorded 15 points in 21 minutes.
This year Topchov has relatively solid stats: 11.9ppg and 3.8rpg in the 28 games.
#10.Goran Suton (208-C-85, college: Michigan St., currently plays in Croatia) couldn't help Cedevita in their game against KK Zadar in the Croatian A1.
He recorded 6 points.
His team was defeated 79-74.
Suton has averaged so far 6.4ppg and 4.1rpg.
He has Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian nationalities.
Sasa Vasiljevic and Goran Ikonic finished successful season in Ukraine - May 18, 2013
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Sasa Vasiljevic (180-PG-79, agency: Beo Basket) and Goran Ikonic (196-G-80, agency: Beo Basket) finished successful season in Ukraine with their Halychyna. The latter finished fourth, however showed great basketball during the season.
Tonight Ferro-ZNTU celebrated the Superleague Bronze medals. They knocked down Halychyna in the fourth game of the consolation final series to step onto the pedestal. Randy Culpepper stepped up with 26 points to lead the visitors [read more]
Sasa Vasiljevic (180-PG-79, agency: Beo Basket) and Goran Ikonic (196-G-80, agency: Beo Basket) finished successful season in Ukraine with their Halychyna. The latter finished fourth, however showed great basketball during the season. Tonight Ferro-ZNTU celebrated the Superleague Bronze medals. They knocked down Halychyna in the fourth game of the consolation final series to step onto the pedestal. Randy Culpepper stepped up with 26 points to lead the visitors. The teams went neck and neck throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 19:19 at the first break. But Ferro-ZNTU shifted the gear in the second period. The visitors unloaded 28 points to gain a 9-point halftime lead. Ferro-ZNTU stayed aggressive offensively in the second half. They sank 25 points in the third quarter to build a 12-point lead before the fourth stanza. Halychyna managed just 7 points in the fourth quarter as Ferro-ZNTU sealed the victory at the end. Jeremy Chappell provided 20 points and 6 boards, while Alexander Rybalko connected for 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the victory. Sasa Vasiljevic answered with 17 points for Halychyna. Vladan Vukosavljevic netted 16 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the losing effort.
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