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 2007-2008 

Basketligaen Standings
1. Bakken 21-3
2. Svendborg 19-5
3. Amager BK 15-9
4. Horsholm 11-13
5. Randers 11-13
6. Horsens IC 10-14
7. Naestved 9-15
8. SISU 6-18
9. Aabyhoj 6-18
Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
1 Thomas NAES 24.5
2 Siggers BAK 24.5
3 Ross HOR 22.3
4 Colas Randers 22.1
5 Howell SVE 21.6
Rebounds Per Game
1 Miskovic Horsens 13.1
2 Colas Randers 11.7
3 Jonansen Amager 9.2
4 Hamilton Sisu 8.7
5 Hoger Sven 8.7
Assists Per Game
1 Dordevic NAES 5.8
2 Howell Sven 4.8
3 Zazai Horsens 4.5
4 Nielsen HOR 4.2
5 Dennis NAES 4.0

  Svendborg Rabbits triumph in Danish Cup
Svendborg Rabbits - Horsens IC 98:68
Svendborg Rabbits triumphed in Danish Cup upsetting Horsens IC 98:68. In a fascinating game that however did not see an intrigue in it Rabbits proved that the team deserved a Cup more than the opponent. Jarrett Howell (188-G-84, agency: Worldwide Hoops, college: Texas Arlington) led the winners with 19 points. Brayden Billbe (208-C-85, agency: Worldwide Hoops, college: American) nailed 15, while Ivan Hoger (225-C-82, agency: Global Sports Plaza) 14 and Martin Mariegaard (183-G-81) posted 14 each. Spencer Ross (181-G-81, college: Queens (NC)) struggled for the losing team providing 29 points.
The teams traded baskets early in the game but Horsens were lucky to take 7:8 advantage. Svendborg Rabbits pushed the tempo and took a 14:8 lead. The favorites continued to dominate and had 12 points deficit at the half. Svendborg Rabbits outscored Horsens IC 46:34 after the first 20 minutes of the game.
Svendborg Rabbits came out of the dressing room ready to play offensive game and played even better. The team battle of their lives and fired from all guns. Jarrett Howell was one of the leaders to fuel a 13-3 for the team to increase the deficit. The game was done already in the third quarter, but the teams enjoyed the last quarter as well. Svendborg Rabbits and Horsens IC had different tasks in the end as the latter tried to reduce the gap and the favorite desired to score 100. The last whistle saw 98:68 for Svendborg Rabbits that triumphed in the Cup.
Svendborg Rabbits: Jarrett Howell 19, Ivan Hoger 14, Brayden Billbe 15, Martin Mariegaard 14, Troels Halling (185-G-86) 11, Gary McIntyre (191-G-74) 7, Claus Magaard (194-G/F-86) 6, Danilo Fatic (191-G-77) 4 Niels Degn 2, Martin Steen (190-F-73) 2
Horsens IC: Spencer Ross 29, Ivan Miskovic (203-F/C-84, college: Alaska-Fairb.) 22, Peter Vester (193-F/C-76) 6, Arnel Dedic (193-G-76) 5, Troels Katholm (198-F-86) 2, Rene Andersen (180-G-72) 2

  All-Star Game 2008

East-West 149:146 (52-32, 36-43, 25-40, 36-31)
Danish All Star Game brought a lot of interest for the fans of the basketball in the country. A very offensive and interesting battle saw East taking 149:146 win over West. Brandon Thomas (198-G/F-84, college: Massachusetts) was unstoppable pouring in 46 points. He made 14/16 shots and became the top-scorer for both teams. That was one more reason that Brandon Thomas got MVP award after. Duane James (198-F-83, college: Binghamton) nailed 24, while Ivan Hoger (225-C-82, agency: Global Sports Plaza) added 18. Jason Siggers (193-G/F-85, agency: Strategic Sports, college: Albany) led the way for the West team scoring 33 points.
A massive start from both squads was seen nicely in the board after the first quarter. East grabbed 20-points advantage outscoring the opponents 52:32. In the same scenario the winning team led to 88:75 after the first half.
The game was not over as the show continued in the second half. With 40:25 in the third West stayed closer to 115:113. In the fascinating late exchanges, it was West that tied the game at 146:146. The momentum shifted from that moment as and the last minutes arrived. In keeping with the manner of this game Brandon Thomas shined for the winners. His team held his nerve in the end and the game was won.
East:Brandon Thomas 46, Duane James 24, Ivan Hoger 18
West: Jason Siggers 33, Spencer Ross (181-G-81, college: Queens (NC)) 26, Ivan Miskovic (203-F/C-84, college: Alaska-Fairb.) 17


All Star-Game Rosters

East:
6 Frederik Nielsen (180-G-88) of Horsholm
7 Jarrett Howell (188-G-84) of Svendborg Rabbits
8 Martin Mariegaard (183-G-81) of Svendborg Rabbits
9 Duane James (198-F-83) of Horsholm 79ers

10 Brandon Thomas (198-G/F-84) of Team FOG Naestved
11 Joseph Smith (198-F-82) of BK Amager
12 Trent Wurtz (203-F-83) of SISU Copenhagen
13 Thomas Soltau (210-C/F-82) of Team FOG Naestved
14 Peter Johansen (204-F/C-80) of BK Amager
15 Brayden Billbe (208-C-85) of Svendborg Rabbits
16 Soren Flaeng (207-C-85) of Horsholm 79ers
17 Ivan Hoger (225-C-82) of Svendborg Rabbits
Head Coach: Craig Pedersen of Svendborg
Assistant: Roberto Velosa

West:
6 Spencer Ross (181-G-81) of Horsens IC
7 Andreas Jakobsen (187-G-83) of Bakken Bears
8 Peder Linnet (190-G/F-81) of Aabyhoj IF
9 Chris Nielsen (192-G-84) of Randers Cimbria Basketball
10 Ranko Stevovic (188-G-77) of Randers Cimbria Basketball
11 Thomas Viglianco (206-F-83) of Horsens IC
12 Jens Nissen Pedersen (200-C-78) of Aabyhoj IF
13 Jason Siggers (193-G/F-85) of Bakken Bears
14 Nicolai Iversen (204-F-80) of Bakken Bears
15 Ivan Miskovic (203-F/C-84) of Horsens IC

16 Bonell Colas (206-F-82) of Randers Cimbria Basketball
17 Chris Christoffersen (218-C-79) of Bakken Bears
Head Coach: Steffen Wich
Assistant: Carsten Quiding


 2006-2007 

Basketliga Standings
East
1. Bakken 20-2
2. Svendborg 16-6
3. Amager BK 15-7
4. Horsens IC 14-8
5. Sjaelland 13-9
6. Aabyhoj 13-9
7. Randers 12-10
8. Naestved 11-11
9. Horsholm 9-13
10. SISU 3-19
11. AaB Basket 3-19
12. Horsens BC 3-19
Basketligaen Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
1 Anthony Paez 27,73
2 Gregory Lacasse 26,72
3 Joshua Buettner 26,59
4 Adrian Moss 26,90
5 M.Oppland 23,95
6 Monta McGhee 23,27
7 Terrence Mack 22,47
8 Peter Johansen 21,77
9 Mickey Dennis 21,13
10 R. Mc Keithan 20,85
Rebounds Per Game
1 Monta McGhee 13,31
2 Adrian Moss 11,71
3 John Smith 10,54
4 Gregory Lacasse 10,40
5 Ivan Miskovic 9,66
6 Marcus Watts 9,63
7 Michael Oppland 9,36
8 Terrence Mack 8,68
9 R. McKeithan 8,21
10 Chris Braier 8,00
Assists Per Game
1 Tanoris Shepard 7,55
2 Dustin Pfeifer 5,59
3 M. Mariegaard 5,59
4 Monta McGhee 4,22
5 Mickey Dennis 4,13
6 Alan Madsen 3,94
7 Andreas Jakobsen 3,90
8 Mark Collins 3,66
9 A.Joe Webb 3,50
10 Rene Antee 3,46

 

12

Niebling Michael 212 (7'0'') C 78 DEN

15

Sinding Jonas 207 (6'10'') C 75 DEN

11

Ege Hansen Soren 204 (6'9'') C 79 DEN

7

Jensen Jens 195 (6'5'') G/F 75 DEN

5

Jakobsen Andreas 187 (6'2'') G 83 DEN

 

Iversen Nicolai 204 (6'9'') F 80 DEN

9

Jorgensen Andreas 190 (6'3'') G/F 84 DEN

13

Kristensen Mads 190 (6'3'') G/F 79 DEN

10

Tjonneland Anders 192 (6'4'') G 85 DEN

 

Dreyer Rasmus 189 (6'3'') F 85 DEN

6

Nielsen Asger 185 (6'1'') G 80 DEN

8

Madsen Rene 183 (6'0'') G 80 DEN

14

Meltesen Daniel 208 (6'10'') C 83 DEN

10

Hesseldal Casper 197 (6'6'') F 85 DEN

4

Jensen Jeppe 185 (6'1'') G 84 DEN
Head Coach: Mads Sigersted
Coach Assistant: Tunde Adekola

 

  Eurobasket.com All-Danish Basketliga Awards 2006-07

 

All-League 1st Team 06-07


Buettner


Pfeifer


Jakobsen


Moss
Player of the Yearrr - Joshua Buettner (206-F/C-85) of Svendborg
Guard of the Year - Dustin Pfeifer (173-G-83) of Team Sjaelland
Forward of the Year - Joshua Buettner of Svendborg
Center of the Year - Gregory Lacasse (201-C-82) of Horsens BC
Newcomer of the Year - Gregory Lacasse of Horsens BC
Most Improved Player of the Year - Frederik Nielsen (180-G-88) of H�rsholm
Bosman Player of the Year - Ivan Hoger (225-C-82) of Svendborg
Import Player of the Year - Joshua Buettner of Svendborg
Domestic Player of the Year - Peter Johansen (204-F/C-80) of Amager
Defensive Player of the Year - Monta McGhee (202-F-79) of Horsens IC
Coach of the Year - Roberto Velosa of H�rsholm

1st Team
Dustin Pfeifer of Sj�lland
Andreas Jakobsen (187-G-83) of Bakken Bears
Joshua Buettner (206-F/C-85) of Svendborg
Adrian Moss (204-C/F-81) of Randers
Gregory Lacasse of Horsens BC

2nd Team
Martin Mariegaard (183-G-81) of Svendborg
Andreas Jorgensen (190-G/F-84) of Bakken Bears
Anthony Paez (198-F-84) of AAB
Peter Johansen of Amager
Ivan Hoger of Svendborg

All-Domestic Players Team
Andreas Jakobsen of Bakken Bears
Frederik Nielsen of H�rsholm
Andreas Jorgensen of Bakken Bears
Soren Ege Hansen (204-C-79) of Bakken Bears
Peter Johansen of Amager

All-Imports Team
Anthony Paez of AAB
Monta McGhee (202-F-79) of Horsens IC
Joshua Buettner (206-F/C-85) of Svendborg
Andre Heard (190-G-83) of Bakken Bears
Dustin Pfeifer of Team Sj�lland

All-Bosmans Team
Christoffer Sillen (179-G-85) of AAB
Petar Popovic (199-G/F-78) of N�stved
Danilo Fatic (191-G-77) of N�stved
Ivan Miskovic (203-F/C-84) of Horsens IC
Ivan Hoger of Svendborg

All-Defensive Team
Andre Heard of Bakken
Mark Collins (185-G-69) of Randers
Monta McGhee of Horsens ic
Chris Braier (195-F-84) of BK Amager
Ivan Hoger of Svendborg

All-Newcomers Team
Frederik Nielsen (180-G-88) of H�rsholm
Andre Heard of Bakken
Chris Braier of BK Amager
Anthony Paez of AAB
Ivan Hoger of Svendborg

 2005-2006 

Basketliga Standings
1. Bakken 18-1
2. Amager BK 15-4
3. Horsens IC 13-5
4. Aabyhoj 11-7
5. SISU 10-8
6. Svendborg 9-9
7. Randers 8-10
8. Naestved 6-12
9. Horsholm 5-13
10. Herlev 3-15
11. AaB Basket 2-16



Michael Cuffee of Bakken Bears was Basketligaen Player of the Year 2006 (Photo: basketligaen.dk)

Stats Leaders

All Players Stats

Points

1 Monta McGhee 26.1

2. Joshua King 25.8

3. Spencer Ross 25.7

4. Josh Buettner 25.7

5. Marek Ondera 25.3

Rebounds

1. Jeffrey Markray 11.6

2. Monta McGhee 11.2

3. Jared Mills  9.3

4. Sune Thyssen 8.8

5. Davidek Herron8.6

Assists

1. Jesper Sorensen 5.2

2. Dereck Rankin 4.3

3. Martin Mariegaard 4.3

4. Petar Popovic 4.0

5. Mark Collins  3.8



Marek Ondrea won Slam Dunk Contest at the Basketligaen All-Star Game 2006 (Photo: Tony Nielsen)

Danish teams in Euro cups 2005-2006

FIBA EuroCup Challenge:
Bakken Bears: took 3rd place (1-3) in Group D



Monta McGhee of Horsens IC celebrates Basketligaen championship (Photo: basketligaen.dk)


Horsens IC won Basketligaen 2006 (Photo: basketligaen.dk)

  Eurobasket.com All-Danish Basketliga Awards 2005-06
 



Skotting


Ross


Larsen


Jakobsen


McGhee

Player of the Year - Thomas Skotting (193-F-82) of Aabyhoj IF
Guard of the Year - Spencer Ross (181-G-81) of Horsens IC
Forward of the Year - Thomas Skotting (193-F-82) of Aabyhoj IF
Center of the Year - Mikkel Larsen (206-C-72) of Horsens IC
Newcomer of the Year - Andreas Jakobsen (187-G-83) of Skovbakken Bears (comeback)
Most Improved Player of the Year - Chris Nielsen (192-G-84) of Cimbria Randers
Bosman Player of the Year - Danilo Fatic (191-G-77) of Team FOG Naestved
Import Player of the Year - Spencer Ross (181-G-81) of Horsens IC
Domestic Player of the Year - Thomas Skotting (193-F-82) of Aabyhoj IF
Defensive Player of the Year - Monta McGhee (202-F-79) of Horsens IC
Coach of the Year - Jesper 'Krone' Rasmussen of BK Amager

 

1st Team
Spencer Ross (181-G-81) of Horsens IC
Kristian Jakobsen (190-G/F-79) of Herlev Basket
Thomas Skotting (193-F-82) of Aabyhoj IF
Monta McGhee (202-F-79) of Horsens IC
Mikkel Larsen (206-C-72) of Horsens IC
2nd Team
Andreas Jakobsen (187-G-83) of Skovbakken Bears
Jesper Sorensen (185-G-77) of BK Amager
Michael Cuffee (193-F-83) of Skovbakken Bears
Seth Hauben (200-C/F-82) of BK Amager
Michael Niebling (212-C-78) of Skovbakken Bears
All-Domestic Players Team
Andreas Jakobsen (187-G-83) of Skovbakken Bears
Kristian Jakobsen (190-G/F-79) of Herlev Basket
Thomas Skotting (193-F-82) of Aabyhoj IF
Peter Johansen (204-F/C-80) of BK Amager
Mikkel Larsen (206-C-72) of Horsens IC
All-Bosmans Team
Mark Lane (178-G-82) of Horsens IC
Jan Kolar (190-G-75) of AaB Basket Aalborg
Petar Popovic (199-G/F-78) of Team FOG Naestved
Danilo Fatic (191-G-77) of Team FOG Naestved
Marco Leschek (204-C-76) of Svendborg
All-Defensive Team
Spencer Ross (181-G-81) of Horsens IC
Jens Jensen (195-G/F-75) of Skovbakken Bears
Monta McGhee (202-F-79) of Horsens IC
Seth Hauben (200-C/F-82) of BK Amager
Mikkel Larsen (206-C-72) of Horsens IC

Horsens IC 2005-06