New Zealand U19-Croatia U19 72:79
Missing their starting centre Rob Loe, New Zealand tried hard in another game but lost to Croatia in FIBA U19 World Championship Day 2. The home side tied the last two periods, but lost the first half as well as the game 72:79. Croatia improved to 2-0 record and will play Argentina to decide who takes first place in Group D.
The European team opened the game with 18:16 and got huge support from Mario Delas (207-C/F-90) [read more]
New Zealand U19-Croatia U19 72:79
Missing their starting centre Rob Loe, New Zealand tried hard in another game but lost to Croatia in FIBA U19 World Championship Day 2. The home side tied the last two periods, but lost the first half as well as the game 72:79. Croatia improved to 2-0 record and will play Argentina to decide who takes first place in Group D. The European team opened the game with 18:16 and got huge support from Mario Delas (207-C/F-90). The latter pulled his team to 20-15 in the second quarter as Croatia reached 38:31 at the halftime. In the second half the game became even, however Croatia managed to keep the lead. Both teams nailed 24 points each in the third period and had 17-17 in the last one. Croatia wins the second game and remains undefeated in the tournament. Mario Delas was unstoppable with 31 points and 14 rebounds. Leon Radosevic (210-F/C-90) collected 13 points and 9 rebounds, while Toni Prostran (183-G-91) had 12 points and 6 assists. Richie Edwards (201-F-90) shined for the hosts with 29 points and 9 rebounds, whilst Dion Prewster (195-G/F-91) had 15 points and 8 rebounds. In another game of the group Argentina U19 registered the second win in Auckland in FIBA U19 World Championship. The team from Latin America outscored Kazakhstan 98:69 at the North Shore Events Centre. Kazakhstan will face now New Zealand on Saturday, which will decide which team will progress to the second round. Argentina and Croatia will play for the top place in Group D.
Alan Anderson definitely leaves Cibona Zagreb - Jul 3, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
What was previously reported as a probability has received its confirmation as Alan Anderson (198-G/F-82, college: Michigan St.) has officially signed with Maccabi Tel-Aviv. This means that one of Cibona's best players will not be coming to Zagreb next season. After helping Cibona to win the double this season, it was widely expected that one of Cibona's priorities this summer will be to keep him. However, Anderson has recently signed a contract with Maccabi which will guarantee him 800 [read more]
What was previously reported as a probability has received its confirmation as Alan Anderson (198-G/F-82, college: Michigan St.) has officially signed with Maccabi Tel-Aviv. This means that one of Cibona's best players will not be coming to Zagreb next season. After helping Cibona to win the double this season, it was widely expected that one of Cibona's priorities this summer will be to keep him. However, Anderson has recently signed a contract with Maccabi which will guarantee him 800.000 $ per season. Anderson also put in clause under which he can join an NBA Team if he impress during the NBA Summer League. All of these reasons have pushed Anderson towards Maccabi as Cibona was not able to meet his financial demands. Alan Anderson played for four years Michigan State University in NCAA Division I. In 2005 he was drafted by Michigan Mayhem of CBA. That same year he was signed by Charlotte Bobcats in NBA where he played in 36 games averaging 5.8 points per game. For season 2007-2008 he signed with La Fortezza Bologna in Italy. At Bologna, in 29 games Anderson averaged 14.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. Anderson started season 2008-2009 in Triumph Lyubertsy in Russia but in January 2009 he moved to Cibona VIP Zagreb. He was one of the best players at Cibona where he averaged 18.4 points per game in 13 Adriatic League games. In Euroleague, he played 8 games for Cibona recording 15.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2 assists and steals per game.
Croatia upset the hosts for the Final ticket - Jul 2, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Italy-Croatia 104:108
Croatia took Italian place in the Final of the Mediterranean Games as they beat them in the Semifinal thriller. A 24-14 in the third period did not help Italy as they failed in the end of the game.Croatia needed 31-22 for 108:104 total success.
This was one of the productive games for both teams. We still remember three overtimes thriller of Italy against Turkey, however in this game the teams had a great percentage and deserved a Final rightfully [read more]
Italy-Croatia 104:108
Croatia took Italian place in the Final of the Mediterranean Games as they beat them in the Semifinal thriller. A 24-14 in the third period did not help Italy as they failed in the end of the game.Croatia needed 31-22 for 108:104 total success. This was one of the productive games for both teams. We still remember three overtimes thriller of Italy against Turkey, however in this game the teams had a great percentage and deserved a Final rightfully. Croatia took 33:28 after the first 10 minutes and did not mind local support of the Italian side. The second period became the picture of the first as the tempo remained high. After 30-30 in the second quarter, Croatian was in front, 63:58. When the teams came back from the lockers the hosts found its own game. Croatian side had some difficulties to score and managed to produce only 14. Italy, meanwhile posted 24 to take 5 points deficit after three quarters. It was another great quarter from both teams that tried hard for the important victory. Croatia needed 31-22 for 108:104 total success and grabbed the ticket to the Final. Damir Rancic (197-G-83) was unstoppable with 29 points, while Ante Tomic (215-C-87) scored 16. Luksa Andric (210-C/F-85) netted 15 points for his team. Daniele Cinciarini (194-G-83, agency: Interperformances) delivered 30 points for the home side. Pietro Aradori (192-G-88) nailed 29, whilst Marco Allegretti (204-F-81) posted 19. Greece advanced to the Final in Pescara to face Croatia for the Gold of the Mediterranean Games. Greece trailed after the opening quarter to Turkey but came back in to the game to win 82:79.
KK Zadar: took 2nd place (4-2) in Group A of Regular Season, took 2nd place (3-3) in Group J of Top16, lost to Iurbentia (Spain) 67-76 in the Quarterfinals
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