There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in A1.
The most exciting game of round 17 in the A1 took place in Zabok. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Kvarner 2010 (12-5) to seventh ranked KK Zabok (7-10) 58-57 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. KK Zabok dominated on the defensive end, holding Kvarner 2010 to just 7 points in second quarter. Center Filip Bundovic (203-94) stepped up and scored 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Serbian forward Petar Maric (196-87, college: Lincoln Trail CC) chipped in 9 points. KK Zabok's coach Dragutin Crnjevic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Jure Skific (202-88) responded with 23 points and 9 rebounds. KK Zabok maintains seventh place with 7-10 record. Kvarner 2010 at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Jolly. KK Zabok is looking forward to face higher ranked Vrijednosnice OS (#5) in Darda in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kvarner 2010 will play at home against Osjecki Sokol in Osijek and is hoping to win this game. A1 top team - KK Zagreb (13-4) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat ninth ranked Osjecki Sokol (5-12) in Osijek 91-77. The former international forward Ivan Novacic (201-85) nailed 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Ante Krapic accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Veljko Budimir (199-85, agency: Court Side) came up with 24 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for Osjecki Sokol in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KK Zagreb maintains first place with 13-4 record. Newly promoted Osjecki Sokol keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. KK Zagreb will play against Jolly (#3) in Sibenik in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Osjecki Sokol will play on the road against the league's second-placed Kvarner 2010 (#2) in Rijeka and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Krizevci was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Vrijednosnice OS (9-8) played at the court of 8th ranked Krizevci (6-11). Vrijednosnice OS managed to secure a 9-point victory 79-70 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Alen Trepalovac who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Borna Kapusta produced 14 points and 7 assists for the hosts. Krizevci's coach Luka Bujas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vrijednosnice OS moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Djuro Djakovic. Loser Krizevci keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. Vrijednosnice OS will meet at home KK Zabok (#7) in the next round. Krizevci will play against Djuro Djakovic in Slavonski Brod and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Third ranked Jolly (12-5) crushed at home 10th ranked KK Dubrovnik (1-16) by 20 points 97-77, which is the biggest margin this round. Luka Petkovic orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 8 rebounds. Jolly's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Jolly have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Kvarner 2010. KK Dubrovnik lost thirteenth consecutive game. KK Dubrovnik at the other side stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Jolly's next round opponent will be league's leader KK Zagreb on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. KK Dubrovnik will play against Alkar Sinj (#4).
In the last game of round 17 Djuro Djakovic lost to Alkar Sinj on the opponent's court 70-75.
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Djuro Djakovic's (9-8) road loss to fourth ranked Alkar Sinj (11-6) 70-75. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 24-17. But Djuro Djakovic won second period 25-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Alkar Sinj dominated on the defensive end, holding Djuro Djakovic to just 7 points in third quarter. They made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Djuro Djakovic helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Nikola Gaurina (199-83, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points. Forward Domagoj Kanaet (197-93) contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Marino Sarlija (207-89) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Marko Batina (198-86) added 15 points in the effort for Djuro Djakovic. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Alkar Sinj maintains fourth place with 11-6 record. Djuro Djakovic at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Alkar Sinj's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked KK Dubrovnik (#10) on the road which should be theoretically an easy game. Djuro Djakovic will play against Krizevci (#8). Top scorers: Alkar Sinj: N.Gaurina 19+2reb, L.Zitko 11+2reb+1ast, D.Kanaet 9+6reb, A.Bilic 9+1ast, M.Modric 7+4reb, R.Jugo 6+3reb+4ast Djuro Djakovic: M.Sarlija 19+8reb, M.Batina 15+1reb+1ast, J.Blajic 8+4reb+4ast, T.Brnas 7+4reb, T.Petani 7+4reb+1ast, P.Zivkovic 5+2reb+2ast
A1 top team - KK Zagreb (13-4) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat ninth ranked Osjecki Sokol (5-12) in Osijek 91-77. It looked good early as Osjecki Sokol took an 5-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then KK Zagreb had a 27-20 second period charge getting the lead and Osjecki Sokol was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 77-91. KK Zagreb players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The former international forward Ivan Novacic (201-85) nailed 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and forward Ante Krapic (205-85) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four KK Zagreb players scored in double figures. Swingman Veljko Budimir (199-85, agency: Court Side) came up with 24 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and guard Aljosa Sarac (190-89) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for Osjecki Sokol in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KK Zagreb maintains first place with 13-4 record. Newly promoted Osjecki Sokol keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. KK Zagreb will play against Jolly (#3) in Sibenik in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Osjecki Sokol will play on the road against the league's second-placed Kvarner 2010 (#2) in Rijeka and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: KK Zagreb: I.Novacic 19+5reb+6ast, A.Krapic 16+5reb+3ast, P.Babic 12, F.Basljan 12+2reb+4ast, M.Halilovic 11+3reb+1ast, K.Zganec 9+3reb+1ast Osjecki Sokol: V.Budimir 24+5reb+9ast, A.Sarac 17+1reb+4ast, D.Rados 8+3reb, M.Raic 8+2reb+1ast, I.Cosic 8+6reb+1ast, J.Kozic 6
The game in Krizevci was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Vrijednosnice OS (9-8) played at the court of 8th ranked Krizevci (6-11). Vrijednosnice OS managed to secure a 9-point victory 79-70 on Saturday. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 23-7. But Krizevci won second period 23-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vrijednosnice OS dominated on the defensive end, holding Krizevci to just 7 points in first quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Krizevci's 30. They outrebounded Krizevci 36-23 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was naturalized Bosnian center Alen Trepalovac (214-85) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). Bosnian power forward Mirza Hrncic (203-86) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. point guard Borna Kapusta (180-96) produced 14 points and 7 assists and guard Goran Fodor (195-90) added 15 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Krizevci's coach Luka Bujas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vrijednosnice OS moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Djuro Djakovic. Loser Krizevci keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. Vrijednosnice OS will meet at home KK Zabok (#7) in the next round. Krizevci will play against Djuro Djakovic in Slavonski Brod and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Darda: A.Trepalovac 29+13reb+1ast, M.Hrncic 18+5reb, A.Bicvic 14+5reb+2ast, L.Panduric 12+7reb+2ast, M.Mandic 6+2reb+6ast, N.Turalija 0 Krizevci: G.Fodor 15+3reb, B.Kapusta 14+3reb+7ast, I.Cvjetkovic 11+5reb+1ast, A.Hrkac 10+3reb+1ast, P.Rembert 8+4reb+1ast, I.Svoboda 7+1reb
The most exciting game of round 17 in the A1 took place in Zabok. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Kvarner 2010 (12-5) to seventh ranked KK Zabok (7-10) 58-57 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. KK Zabok dominated on the defensive end, holding Kvarner 2010 to just 7 points in second quarter. Center Filip Bundovic (203-94) stepped up and scored 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Serbian forward Petar Maric (196-87, college: Lincoln Trail CC) chipped in 9 points. KK Zabok's coach Dragutin Crnjevic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Jure Skific (202-88) responded with 23 points and 9 rebounds and forward Ivica Radic (208-90) scored 5 points and 6 rebounds. KK Zabok maintains seventh place with 7-10 record. Kvarner 2010 at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Jolly. KK Zabok is looking forward to face higher ranked Vrijednosnice OS (#5) in Darda in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kvarner 2010 will play at home against Osjecki Sokol in Osijek and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Zabok: F.Bundovic 11+5reb, I.Tomas 11+2reb+1ast, P.Maric 9+2reb+3ast, A.Kuga 9+1reb, N.Vladovic 9+4reb, R.Lez 2+2reb+2ast Kvarner 2010: J.Skific 23+9reb+2ast, D.Cinac 10+2reb, D.Stipcic 5+4reb, H.Sirko 5+4reb+3ast, I.Radic 5+6reb+3ast, J.Surina 4
Third ranked Jolly (12-5) crushed at home 10th ranked KK Dubrovnik (1-16) by 20 points 97-77, which is the biggest margin this round. The game without a history. Jolly led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Jolly forced 19 KK Dubrovnik turnovers. Guard Luka Petkovic (190-88) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Mate Mrva (195-83) contributed with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Jolly's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Center Maro Lucic (202-80) answered with 20 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Dino Jakolis (200-91, college: Valparaiso) added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for KK Dubrovnik. Five Jolly and four KK Dubrovnik players scored in double figures. Jolly have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Kvarner 2010. KK Dubrovnik lost thirteenth consecutive game. KK Dubrovnik at the other side stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Jolly's next round opponent will be league's leader KK Zagreb on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. KK Dubrovnik will play against Alkar Sinj (#4). Top scorers: Jolly: D.Bubalo 15+5reb+1ast, R.Ross 14+7ast, L.Petkovic 14+8reb+1ast, T.Gabric 13+3reb+1ast, M.Mrva 13+5reb+4ast, J.Gulam 10+1reb+1ast Dubrovnik: M.Lucic 20+6reb+2ast, D.Jakolis 15+9reb+2ast, I.Bogdanovic 11+7reb+1ast, V.Soko 10+3ast, M.Proleta 8+3reb, I.Mikulic 8+2reb+4ast
A1 Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Cibona become the first finalists - May 22, 2013
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Cedevita - Zadar 91-61
Cedevita cruised past Zadar to even the semifinal series at 1-1. The decisive third game is scheduled for Sunday. The game without a history. Cedevita led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Cedevita outrebounded KK Zadar 41-22 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Miro Bilan (215-89) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds [read more]
Cedevita cruised past Zadar to even the semifinal series at 1-1. The decisive third game is scheduled for Sunday. The game without a history. Cedevita led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Cedevita outrebounded KK Zadar 41-22 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Miro Bilan (215-89) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Marko Tomas (201-85, agency: XL Basketball Agency) chipped in 20 points and 4 steals (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Cedevita players scored in double figures. Bosnian center Barisa Krasic (203-78) produced 10 points and American point guard Dwight Thorne (190-88, college: Colorado) added 9 points respectively for the guests. 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: Zadar: B.Krasic 10+4reb, J.Nurkic 10, D.Thorne 9+1reb+2ast, J.Brkic 8+2reb, I.Ivanov 7+1reb+1ast, F.Kastropil 6+1reb Cedevita: M.Tomas 20+4reb+2ast, M.Bilan 18+9reb, G.Suton 11+11reb+3ast, L.Andric 10+2reb, D.Kitchen 8+3reb+1ast, P.Suput 7+1reb+3ast
Cibona stole a road win over Jolly to advance into A1 Finals. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Jolly won third quarter 20-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Cibona made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. International power forward Dario Saric (208-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. American guard D.J. Strawberry (196-85, college: Maryland) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Forward Mate Mrva (195-83, agency: XL Basketball Agency) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Ronald Ross (188-83, college: Texas Tech, agency: LUMANI 10.7) added 16 points in the effort for Jolly. Four Jolly players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Jolly: R.Ross 16+4reb+1ast, M.Mrva 15+11reb+4ast, J.Naletilic 11+4reb+2ast, D.Bubalo 10+4reb+1ast, L.Katura 6+7reb+4ast, D.Vrsaljko 4 Cibona: D.Strawberry 14+2reb+2ast, A.Zizic 11+3reb+1ast, D.Saric 11+7reb+4ast, J.Blassingame 9+3reb+5ast, S.Nicevic 8+3reb+1ast, D.Kus 7+1reb+2ast
Ante Tomic selected the top Croatian playing abroad in last week's games - May 21, 2013
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Croatian players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is former international center Ante Tomic (217-87, agency: XL Basketball Agency). He led Regal FC Barcelona to a victory over the ninth-ranked Unicaja Malaga in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Croatian players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is former international center Ante Tomic (217-87, agency: XL Basketball Agency, currently plays in Spain). He led Regal FC Barcelona to a victory over the ninth-ranked Unicaja Malaga (18-16) 57-50 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
Tomic was MVP of the game. He recorded 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in 28 minutes on the court.
Regal FC Barcelona (23-11) is placed third in the ACB.
It was his team's third 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.
It's Tomic's first season with the team.
Tomic belongs to league's best rebounders and is ranked #3 with 6.6rpg.
He also averaged so far 11.9ppg, 1.4apg, 2FGP: 61.5%(174-283) and FT: 62.4% in the 34 games he played so far.
Tomic played for the Croatian senior national team two years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international forward Kresimir Loncar (210-83, agency: Alti Sport, currently plays in VTB United League). He was the major contributor in Khimky's victory against the fourth-ranked VEF Riga (11-7) crushing them 82-60 in the VTB United League last Sunday.
Loncar scored 14 points, had 7 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
BC Khimky Moscow Region (14-4) is placed first in group A.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
This season Loncar averages: 8.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 2FGP: 62.9%(66-105) and FT: 84.1%.
He played for the Croatian national team in 2010.
#3. The Croatian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international point guard Jakov Vladovic (187-83, also represented by XL Basketball Agency, currently plays in Slovenia). Vladovic was the main contributor in Krka's victory against the second-ranked Un.Olimpija (7-3) 81-68 in the Slovenian Telemach League on Monday night.
He was the best player in that game. Vladovic recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists in 31 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-6. Krka Novo Mesto (9-1) is placed first.
It was his team's ninth consecutive victory in a row.
Vladovic is ranked fifth on the list of the best passers in the league with 4.1apg.
This year his other stats are: 9.8ppg, 3.6rpg, 2FGP: 52.5%, 3FGP: 39.3% and FT: 91.7%(22-24) in the 16 games.
Vladovic played for the Croatian national team four years ago.
#4. Forward Damir Markota (209-85, currently plays in Turkey), who plays in the Turkish TBL could not help Besiktas (19-11) in their last game on Friday. Despite his very good performance Besiktas was edged 68-65 on the road by the higher-ranked Banvit BK (#3).
Markota was the top scorer with 18 points. He also added 9 rebounds.
Markota's overall stats this season are: 8.3ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.7apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Croatian and Swedish.
Markota is also Croatian national team player.
#5. Former U20 international forward Drazen Bubnic (206-86, currently plays in Slovenia), who plays in the Slovenian Telemach League was not able to help Un.Olimpija (7-3) in their last game. Despite his good performance the second-placed Un.Olimpija was edged 79-77 at home by the leading Krka in the Places 1-6 group.
Bubnic was the second best scorer with 14 points. He also added 4 rebounds in 35 minutes.
This year Bubnic's overall stats are: 6.1ppg and 2.4rpg in the 16 games.
He used to play for the Croatian U20 national team
seven years ago.
#6. Point guard Dontaye Draper (180-84, college: Charleston, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Lagun Aro GBC (8-26) crushing them 100-67 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
Draper recorded 6 points.
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 is very crucial.
Draper's total stats this season are: 4.1ppg, 1.2rpg and 1.8apg.
He is a naturalized American.
Draper is a former international player as he played for the Croatian senior team two years ago.
He used to play for Cedevita Zagreb in Croatian league.
#7. An experienced former U21 international forward Jasmin Perkovic (205-80, currently plays in Slovenia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Drazen Bubnic. But that was another game of his team in Slovenian Telemach League which we would like to mention.
Perkovic contributed to Un.Olimpija's victory against the leader Krka (9-1) 73-68.
He scored 11 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 29 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-6. Union Olimpija Ljubljana (7-3) is placed second.
This year Perkovic's total stats are: 8.4ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.5apg in the 15 games.
He used to play for the Croatian U21 national team
twelve years ago.
#8. Forward Damjan Rudez (203-86, agency: FCM, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the 13th-ranked UCAM Murcia (13-21) crushing them 108-74 in the Spanish ACB last Sunday.
Rudez recorded 16 points.
CAI Zaragoza (21-13) is placed fifth in the ACB.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important.
Rudez has relatively good stats this season: 10.9ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.2apg.
He plays currently for the Croatian national team.
#9. Former U20 international center Jure Lalic (210-86, another player represented by XL Basketball Agency, currently plays in Slovenia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Jakov Vladovic and both played together in the last Slovenian Telemach League game.
Lalic contributed to Krka's victory against the second-ranked Un.Olimpija (7-3) 81-68.
He recorded 9 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 25 minutes.
Lalic has averaged so far 8.7ppg and 3.3rpg in the 15 games.
He used to play for the Croatian U20 national team
seven years ago.
#10. Point guard Roko-Leni Ukic (196-84, another player represented by XL Basketball Agency, currently plays in Greece) contributed to Panathinaikos' victory against the closely-ranked PAOK (17-9) 71-61 in the Greek A1 in Saturday night's game.
Ukic scored 6 points.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Panathinaikos Athens (21-1) is placed first in the A1.
It was his team's 16th consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is quite important.
Ukic has averaged so far 8.0ppg, 1.7rpg and 2.3apg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Croatian National Team roster.
#11. Former international power forward Mario Delas (207-90, another player represented by XL Basketball Agency, currently plays in VTB United League) was not able to secure a victory for Zalgiris in their game against BC Nizhny Novgorod in the VTB United League.
Delas scored only 4 points in 15 minutes.
His team was edged 60-59.
Delas has averaged so far 5.0ppg and 3.2rpg in the 21 games.
He used to play for the Croatian national team
four years ago.
#12. International center Luka Zoric (211-84, currently plays in Spain) faced previously mentioned Ante Tomic in the Spanish ACB last game.
Zoric couldn't help Unicaja Malaga in their game against Regal FC Barcelona.
He was the second best scorer with 7 points.
His team was defeated 57-50.
This season Zoric has relatively solid stats: 11.5ppg and 4.6rpg.
He is also in the roster of the Croatian national team.
#13. Former international power forward Tomislav Ruzic (207-79, another player represented by XL Basketball Agency, currently plays in Turkey) couldn't help Tofas in their game against Anadolu Efes in the Turkish TBL, despite his good performance in Monday night's game.
Ruzic scored 11 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 22 minutes.
But his team lost 72-86.
Ruzic has averaged so far 8.3ppg and 3.6rpg in the 33 games.
He used to play for the Croatian national team
thirteen years ago.
#14. Former international swingman Mario Stojic (198-80, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Belgium) couldn't help Base Oostende in their game against Okapi Aalstar in the Belgian Ethias League. Despite his very good performance last Tuesday Stojic recorded 13 points.
Stojic has reliable stats this season: 11.0ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.7apg.
He used to play for the Croatian national team
back in 2009.
#15. International center Darko Planinic (211-90, currently plays in Israel) managed to help Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv in a 2-point victoryagainst the second-ranked Hapoel Tel-Aviv 76-74 in a derby game in the Israeli Winner League on Thursday night.
Planinic scored only 4 points in 5 minutes on the court.
Planinic has averaged so far 3.7ppg and 2.4rpg in the 20 games.
He is also in the roster of the Croatian national team.
The list of other players, who all have Croatian passport but never been selected to any of Croatian national teams:
#1. Experienced Igor Milicic (194-G-76, agency: Alti Sport, currently plays in Poland), who plays in the Polish TBL could not help AZS Koszalin (18-14) to beat Stelmet ZG (20-12).
Milicic scored 7 points in 23 minutes.
AZS Koszalin lost 83-89 on the road to the lower-ranked (#3) Stelmet ZG in the Places 7-12 group.
Milicic has been at the team for five years.
He has averaged so far 4.7ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.8apg in the 26 games he played so far.
Milicic has a dual citizenship: Croatian and Polish.
#2.Marin Bavcevic (182-PG-88, college: TCU, currently plays in Switzerland), who plays in the Swiss LNA was not able to help Lugano Tigers (16-10) in their last game. Despite his good performance Lugano Tigers were crushed 93-65 in Geneve by the leading Lions.
Bavcevic recorded 10 points in 19 minutes.
It was Lugano Tigers' first loss after four consecutive victories.
Bavcevic has averaged so far 2.5ppg and 1.5apg in the 29 games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Croatian and Swiss.
KK Cibona VIP Zagreb is very satisfied with with 32-year-old PG, Jerel Blassingame (175-PG-81, college: UNLV), so they extended his contract for another season.Blassingame arrived to KK Cibona VIP Zagreb in January this year from Polish Asseco Prokom Gdynia.In the 8 games of Adriatic league, he averaged 14.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5 [read more]
Blassingame arrived to KK Cibona VIP Zagreb in January this year from Polish Asseco Prokom Gdynia. In the 8 games of Adriatic league, he averaged 14.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists.
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