Market news at the end of 2008 - Jan 5, 2009 (by David Dousa)
Many teams have made changes to their rosters in Czech Mattoni NBL, over the Christmas break.
Geofin Novy Jicin signed the best scorer of Swiss League Corey Muirhead (198-F-83, college: W.Carolina). Corey was averaging close to 21 ppg and 6 rpg in this season in Switzerland and has left Herens, after the owner of the team decided to withdraw from the League after problem with local authorities. Corey signed a contract until the end of this season with 2 weeks tryout period. [read more]
Many teams have made changes to their rosters in Czech Mattoni NBL, over the Christmas break.
Geofin Novy Jicin signed the best scorer of Swiss League Corey Muirhead (198-F-83, college: W.Carolina). Corey was averaging close to 21 ppg and 6 rpg in this season in Switzerland and has left Herens, after the owner of the team decided to withdraw from the League after problem with local authorities. Corey signed a contract until the end of this season with 2 weeks tryout period. Novy Jicin officials hope to finally find the right man for a swingman position, after trying Jamar Smith (188-G-85, college: Morgan St.), Lavor Postell (197-F/G-78, college: St.John's) and Shuan Stegall (201-F-85, agency: Pro Management Agency, college: Kennesaw St.), just this season out.
BK Prostejov decided to resolve its problems on a big man spot, after Richard Lesko (204-F-81, college: Ill.-Chicago) and Pavel Stanek (203-F/C-76, agency: Court Side) got injured, by signing Jason Miller (208-F/C-80, college: Oklahoma St.). Jason left Gottingen in 1. Bundesliga in Germany, in December. He is a very solid big man, equally usable on power forward and center spot. Jason signed a contract until the end of season.
After releasing Carey Rigsby (206-F/C-80, college: Belhaven) for unsatisfying performance in November, BK Kondori Liberec were looking for a replacement. They seem to find the right player in Boris Meno (203-F-83, college: Davidson). Boris graduted in 2008 from NCAA 1 team Davidson. His first steps in professional career led him to France to a ProA team in STB Le Havre. However he didnt pass a 3 games tryout there, averaging 5.3pg and 4.7rpg in 16mpg. He should bring more aggressiveness and energy to game of Liberec.
At the same time Jakub Blazek (203-F-80) moved from Liberec after 1,5 seasons he had spent there, back to BK Breda & Weinstein Opava. He already played 2 games in his old-new jersey.
Roman Zachrla (201-F-87, agency: PPGroup) moved from USK Praha to BC Kolin, in search for a more important role and more playing in his new team. He already helped Kolin to beat its regional rival from Podebrady with 9 points and 3 rebounds.
Kolin - Podebrady 82-73 Kolin got a rare win as they outgunned Podebrady at home court. Andrius Lepinaitis nailed 17 points and dished out 7 assists for the hosts. Jon Rogers and David Machac added 14 points apiece and combined for 23 rebounds in the win. Ricky Soliver notched 16 points and 6 rebounds for Podebrady in defeat.Liberec - Prostejov 102-84 Liberec overwhelmed Prostejov at home court. Maurice Hampton exploded with game-high 34 points for the hosts. Martin Marek added 17 points in the [read more]
Kolin - Podebrady 82-73 Kolin got a rare win as they outgunned Podebrady at home court. Andrius Lepinaitis nailed 17 points and dished out 7 assists for the hosts. Jon Rogers and David Machac added 14 points apiece and combined for 23 rebounds in the win. Ricky Soliver notched 16 points and 6 rebounds for Podebrady in defeat.
Liberec - Prostejov 102-84 Liberec overwhelmed Prostejov at home court. Maurice Hampton exploded with game-high 34 points for the hosts. Martin Marek added 17 points in the 8th win for Liberec. Shaun Pruitt answered with 26 points and 11 rebounds for Prostejov in the loss.
USK Praha - Decin 60-73 Decin managed the 11th victory in the tournament as they pulled away with an easy win against USK Praha. Pavel Houska led well-balanced offensive effort with 13 points. Pavel Milos and Jakub Houska had 12 points apiece in the win. Roderick Platt answered with 15 points for USK Praha. Lukas Kotas had 13 points in the loss.
Nymburk - Opava 91-60 Nymburk rebounded after the loss in the previous round to rally past Opava. Petr Benda scored 18 points to propel the defending champions to the 17th win. Ladislav Sokolovsky had 16 points in the winning case. Jakub Blazek responded with 16 points for Opava.
Opava - Kolin 71-67 Opava nearly wasted a 19-point halftime lead but still celebrated a victory over Kolin at home court. Pavel Pumprla tallied 18 points and 10 boards. Petr Czudek added 15 points for the winners. Andrius Lepinaitis had 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Kolin in defeat.Decin - Nymburk 86-78 Decin came up with the biggest sensation of the championship so far beating previously unbeaten Nymburk at home. Pavel Houska nailed 22 points to lead Decin to the 10th win in the seaso [read more]
Opava - Kolin 71-67 Opava nearly wasted a 19-point halftime lead but still celebrated a victory over Kolin at home court. Pavel Pumprla tallied 18 points and 10 boards. Petr Czudek added 15 points for the winners. Andrius Lepinaitis had 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Kolin in defeat.
Decin - Nymburk 86-78 Decin came up with the biggest sensation of the championship so far beating previously unbeaten Nymburk at home. Pavel Houska nailed 22 points to lead Decin to the 10th win in the season. William Hatcher added 18 points for the winners. The reigning champs answered with 15 points from Blake Schilb.
Prostejov - USK Praha 89-77 Prostejov earned the tenth success in the season as they shot down USK Praha. Six Prostejov players scored in double figures with David Toya leading the charge. He tallied 19 points and 7 assists, while Shaun Pruitt added 17 points for the hosts. Lawrence Hamm knocked down 19 points for USK Praha as they slipped at 9-8 record.
Ostrava - Geofin 68-77 Geofin overcame an early deficit to pull away with a hard-fought win over Ostrava. Kenny Walker notched 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the way for Geofin. Emanuel Ubilla contributed 13 points as Geofin improved at 14-4 record at the second spot in the ladder. Marcus Arnold was solid for Ostrava with 23 points and 9 rebounds.
Podebrady - Pardubice 104-93 Podebrady outsmarted Pardubice before the home crowd. Ricky Soliver accounted for 21 points, 6 steals and 5 assists in just the sixth win for the home team in the season. Jan Tomanec added 16 points for Podebrady. Pardubice answered with 16 points and 11 assists from Levell Sanders.
BK Prostejov Rally Past USK Praha 89-77 - Dec 30, 2008 [read more]
Veteran Big Man Jason Miller Joins BK Prostejov - Dec 29, 2008 [read more]
