Mario Kasun (213-C-80) will continue his career in Italy. The Croatian bug guy agreed a deal with Mens Sana Siena, according to Sportando.net. Kasun spent last two seasons with Zagreb Croatia Osiguranje. They won Croatian league title and Cup a year ago. Last season Kasun shined with 17.9 ppg and 8.3 rpg for 20 games in Adriatic league. He was the second scorer and fourth rebounder of the competition. The player was named to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League 2nd Team. Before Zagreb, Mario Kasun played two years for Efes Pilsen. From 2006 to 2008, he was a member of Barcelona and before that Kasun played for the NBA team Orlando Magic. He had 2.9 ppg and 2.1 rpg for 28 NBA games in 2005/06 season. In the past, Mario Kasun played for Frankfurt Skyliners.
A1 Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Zadar and Cibona open win count - May 19, 2013
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Zadar - Cedevita 79-74
Zadar rallied past Cedevita for the opening win in the semifinal series. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 27-14 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. KK Zadar made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. KK Zadar outrebounded Cedevita 37-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. American Romeo Travis (201-84, college: Akron) fired 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners [read more]
Zadar rallied past Cedevita for the opening win in the semifinal series. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 27-14 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. KK Zadar made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. KK Zadar outrebounded Cedevita 37-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. American Romeo Travis (201-84, college: Akron) fired 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Ante Delas (200-88, agency: XL Basketball Agency) chipped in 20 points. KK Zadar's coach Ante Nazor used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international guard Marko Tomas (201-85, agency: XL Basketball Agency) produced 19 points and Serbian forward Predrag Suput (200-77, agency: Beo Basket) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Zadar: A.Delas 20+2reb+2ast, R.Travis 16+7reb+2ast, B.Krasic 12+2reb, F.Kastropil 10+8reb+2ast, I.Ivanov 8+6reb+2ast, J.Nurkic 6+6reb Cedevita: M.Tomas 19+2reb+1ast, P.Suput 14+5reb, M.Bazdaric 11+5reb+1ast, B.Wright 10+4reb+1ast, L.Andric 8+4reb, G.Suton 6+3reb
Cibona fired past Jolly to take 1-0 lead in the series. The game without a history. Cibona led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Jolly's 34. Cibona players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Jolly was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of international power forward Dario Saric (208-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international center Andrija Zizic (207-80, agency: Beo Basket) contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Cibona players scored in double figures. Guard Luka Katura (194-89) answered with 19 points and center Domagoj Bubalo (214-91) added 10 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Jolly. 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: Cibona: A.Zizic 21+6reb, D.Saric 19+11reb+5ast, D.Kus 18+1reb+2ast, J.Blassingame 14+1reb+8ast, D.Strawberry 8+4reb+1ast, M.Rozic 7+2reb+4ast Jolly: L.Katura 19+4reb, R.Ross 14+1reb+4ast, D.Bubalo 10+9reb+1ast, T.Gabric 8+1ast, J.Naletilic 8+1reb+6ast, M.Mrva 7+5reb+3ast
Ante Djugum (211-C-88, agency: Court Side) made his first basketball steps in KK Ploce. KK Zadar recognized and recruited him while he was a cadet. As a very perspective player, Djugum was called to yougster national team where he had a solid role. A bad work of the KK Zadar club administration lost a lot of talented players. Djugum is one of them. He went to the city rival-Borik Puntamika which was another step to young Djugum to become a international player [read more]
Ante Djugum (211-C-88, agency: Court Side) made his first basketball steps in KK Ploce. KK Zadar recognized and recruited him while he was a cadet. As a very perspective player, Djugum was called to yougster national team where he had a solid role. A bad work of the KK Zadar club administration lost a lot of talented players. Djugum is one of them. He went to the city rival-Borik Puntamika which was another step to young Djugum to become a international player. After roles in Croatia, he moved to neighborhood, in Herzegovina. The club was Brotnjo, but he wasn't satisfied with his status so he found a new job. But this time it was in Austria. That wasn't the shiniest part of Djugum's career, but after that he got a call from Slovenian famous club, Geoplin Slovan. In only 25 minutes per game in season 2011/12, Djugum averaged 11.5 ppg and 8.2 rpg. Great roles from young Croatian center have been seen by more ambitious Slovenian club, Zlatorog Lasko, where he spent this season. In 30 games of Slovenian first division, in only 23 minutes per game, the 24 year old Croatian center, managed to average 10.5 ppg and 6 rpg with 10.4 ranking per game for the 4th ranked Lasko.
You have a international experience. You have played in a few countries (Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Slovenia). Which is the best country to play basketball in?
I spent two seasons in Slovenia, one in Slovan and one in Lasko. Unlike in the previous countries, I got a real chance here in Slovenia and I think that I have a good use of it. Slovenian league is also stronger by my opinion. Play-off proved that, because anyone can beat anyone, there weren't any easy games.
What is your plan for the next season?
I think that I've matured in a basketball way, so I would like to play in a higher level next season, somewhere where I could show my full talent and skills.
Do you think you will play in the Euroleague someday? I certainly see myself in the Euroleague, but I'm conscious that I need to go step by step to that goal. Euroleague is my huge wish and I believe that I can make that dream come true.
Djugum proved his skills against best Slovenian teams. He "killed" Helios in the last round of the regular season in only 26 minutes on the floor where he scored 22 points (10-14 for 2pt) and outrebounded his opponents 11 times which gave him a ranking of 28. He also got a double-double in the second round of the play-off against 1st seeded Krka where he had 15 points and 10 rebounds. A great future is expected for this young center and we believe he would make his dreams of playing in the Euroleague.
A1 Round 14: Cedevita loses #1 position to Cibona - May 15, 2013
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The Second Stage in A1 just ended.
Round 14 in A1 means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Zagreb where host Cibona (12-2) edged league's leader Cedevita (11-3) 85-84 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Cedevita. It was a key game for the top position in the league [read more]
The Second Stage in A1 just ended.
Round 14 in A1 means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Zagreb where host Cibona (12-2) edged league's leader Cedevita (11-3) 85-84 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Cedevita. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cedevita was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 26-21 charge of Cibona, which allowed them to win the game. They made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Cibona outrebounded Cedevita 40-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. 26 personal fouls committed by Cedevita helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard D.J. Strawberry (196-85, college: Maryland) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import point guard Jerel Blassingame (175-81, college: UNLV) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. American guard Bracey Wright (191-84, college: Indiana, agency: Priority Sports) produced 20 points and 5 assists for the guests. Cedevita's coach Jaksa Vulic tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Cedevita at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Zadar. They were replaced at the leadership position by Djuro Djakovic. Important game to mention about took place in Sibenik. Third ranked KK Zadar (11-3) saved a 1-point derby victory on the road edging 4th ranked Jolly (7-7) 77-76 on Tuesday evening. Bosnian-Slovenian center Jusuf Nurkic (212-94) saved the victory by scoring 22 points and 7 rebounds. Romeo Travis contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Mate Mrva (195-83, agency: XL Basketball Agency) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for Jolly. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KK Zadar have an impressive five-game winning streak. KK Zadar moved-up to second place, which they share with Cedevita. Jolly at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Kvarner 2010. Alkar Sinj can celebrate finally their first win this season after 13 consecutive loses. They used home court advantage to defeat KK Zagreb (2-12) 82-77 on Tuesday. Slavko Modric scored 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Alkar Sinj's coach Boris Poljak used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Ivan Novacic responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Alkar Sinj maintains eighth position with 1-13 record. It was KK Zagreb's sixth loss in a row. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. The game with biggest result difference took place in Rijeka. Local Kvarner 2010 (7-7) beat 6th ranked KK Split (5-9) 79-64. Ivica Radic notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Kvarner 2010 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Jolly. KK Split at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost.
The best stats of 14th round was 23 points and 13 rebounds by Josip Sobin of KK Split.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Rijeka. Local Kvarner 2010 (7-7) beat 6th ranked KK Split (5-9) 79-64. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Kvarner 2010's pressure prevailed and they won that period 20-9 extending their advantage to 15 points. Power forward Ivica Radic (208-90, agency: XL Basketball Agency) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Dino Cinac (198-88) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Kvarner 2010 players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by swingman Josip Sobin (203-89, agency: XL Basketball Agency) did not help to save the game for KK Split. Guard Paolo Marinelli (193-95) added 12 points and 4 assists for the guests. Kvarner 2010 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Jolly. KK Split at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Top scorers: Kvarner 2010: I.Radic 19+11reb+2ast, D.Cinac 17+6reb, M.Veljacic 11+2reb+4ast, J.Skific 10+6reb+4ast, H.Sirko 6+1reb+3ast, D.Stipcic 5+4reb+2ast KK Split: J.Sobin 23+13reb+3ast, P.Marinelli 12+1reb+4ast, I.Bender 7+2reb+3ast, T.Katic 6+2reb+2ast, I.Siriscevic 5+6reb+1ast, E.Reinholt 5+2reb
Alkar Sinj can celebrate finally their first win this season after 13 consecutive loses. They used home court advantage to defeat KK Zagreb (2-12) 82-77 on Tuesday. KK Zagreb was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 21-11 charge of Alkar Sinj, which allowed them to win the game. Swingman Slavko Modric (203-84) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Zeljko Zupic (205-81, college: Denver) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Alkar Sinj's coach Boris Poljak used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international forward Ivan Novacic (201-85) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and center Matija Poscic (204-85, college: De Paul) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Alkar Sinj maintains eighth position with 1-13 record. It was KK Zagreb's sixth loss in a row. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost. Top scorers: Alkar Sinj: Z.Zupic 16+7reb, S.Modric 16+6reb+3ast, L.Zitko 13+4reb+2ast, J.Matic 12+5reb+4ast, N.Gaurina 10+4reb+1ast, R.Jugo 9+2reb+5ast KK Zagreb: I.Novacic 19+12reb+3ast, M.Poscic 14+7reb, M.Car 13+3reb+4ast, K.Zganec 13+7reb, F.Basljan 6+2ast, A.Krapic 5+4reb+1ast
Important game to mention about took place in Sibenik. Third ranked KK Zadar (11-3) saved a 1-point derby victory on the road edging 4th ranked Jolly (7-7) 77-76 on Tuesday evening. The guests were ahead by 3 points but lost the second period ending it with a 4-point deficit before their 22-17 run, which allowed them to win the game. Jolly was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. Bosnian-Slovenian center Jusuf Nurkic (212-94) saved the victory by scoring 22 points and 7 rebounds. American Romeo Travis (201-84, college: Akron) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Mate Mrva (195-83, agency: XL Basketball Agency) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Bosnian guard Josip Naletilic (195-89, agency: Interperformances) added 13 points and 5 assists in the effort for Jolly. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KK Zadar have an impressive five-game winning streak. KK Zadar moved-up to second place, which they share with Cedevita. Jolly at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Kvarner 2010. Top scorers: Zadar: J.Nurkic 22+7reb, R.Travis 14+5reb+2ast, A.Delas 14+3reb, D.Thorne 8+3reb+1ast, B.Krasic 5+3reb, M.Ramljak 4+5reb+4ast Jolly: M.Mrva 19+12reb, J.Naletilic 13+5ast, T.Gabric 11+2reb+2ast, L.Katura 9+8reb+1ast, L.Petkovic 9+4reb+4ast, D.Vrsaljko 8+5reb+1ast
Round 14 in A1 means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Zagreb where host Cibona (12-2) edged league's leader Cedevita (11-3) 85-84 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Cedevita. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cedevita was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 26-21 charge of Cibona, which allowed them to win the game. They made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Cibona outrebounded Cedevita 40-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. 26 personal fouls committed by Cedevita helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard D.J. Strawberry (196-85, college: Maryland) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import point guard Jerel Blassingame (175-81, college: UNLV) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Four Cibona players scored in double figures. American guard Bracey Wright (191-84, college: Indiana, agency: Priority Sports) produced 20 points and 5 assists and Serbian forward Predrag Suput (200-77, agency: Beo Basket) added 22 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Cedevita's coach Jaksa Vulic tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Cedevita at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Zadar. They were replaced at the leadership position by Djuro Djakovic. Top scorers: Cibona: D.Strawberry 18+5reb+3ast, J.Blassingame 15+4reb+6ast, A.Zizic 14+11reb, D.Saric 13+7reb+1ast, M.Rozic 9+7reb+2ast, D.Kus 6+1ast Cedevita: P.Suput 22+2reb+1ast, B.Wright 20+1reb+5ast, M.Tomas 13+6reb, M.Bilan 8+8reb+2ast, V.Ilievski 6+2reb+4ast, L.Babic 6+1reb
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