Randers celebrated the third consecutive win over SISU and advanced into the semis. After very bad start, SISU stormed back in the second period cutting the deficit to 3 points 46-43. But it was not enough and Randers took back the control in second half. It was a great evening for American forward Bonell Colas (205-82, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 23 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The former international swingman Chris Nielsen (192-85) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Mikael Nielsen (178-90) with 23 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Mickey Dennis (190-78, college: JMU) scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Randers: B.Colas 29+23reb+5ast, C.Nielsen 16+5reb+3ast, D.Ocana 14+5reb+1ast, C.Jorgensen 11+2reb+2ast, P.Nielsen 6+4reb+1ast, M.Ortega 4+5reb+4ast SISU: M.Nielsen 23+8reb+3ast, M.Dennis 16+8reb+8ast, M.Flowers 13+6reb+2ast, D.Harder 10+7reb+2ast, D.Smith 4+4reb+1ast, P.Jorgensen 4+8reb+3ast
Horsens IC made it look easy as they cruised past Naestved for the third straight win in the series. The game was mostly controlled by Horsens IC. Naestved was better in fourth quarter 22-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Horsens IC players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a great evening for American center Keane Thomann (211-89, college: Missouri So.) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). The former international guard Darko Jukic (198-90) helped adding 19 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Horsens IC players scored in double figures. Horsens IC's coach Arnel Dedic allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Quinton Doggett (203, college: Southern) with 38 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and the other American import power forward Joe Benjamin (200-83, college: W.Virginia St.) scored 17 points. Top scorers: Horsens IC: K.Thomann 31+8reb, D.Jukic 19+8reb+8ast, S.Bowlin 19+6reb+8ast, D.Friedrich 18+3reb+1ast, F.Rungby 10+1reb, E.Kvedaravicius 7+3reb+1ast Naestved: Q.Doggett 38+6reb, J.Benjamin 17+4reb+1ast, J.McFarlane 15+3reb+1ast, A.Murphy 8+4reb+7ast, M.Christensen 7+2reb, M.Frandsen 4+4reb+2ast
Bakken dominated Horsholm to complete the sweep in the quarterfinal series. The game was mostly controlled by Bakken. Horsholm was better in fourth quarter 17-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Bakken forced 21 Horsholm turnovers. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international point guard Andreas Jakobsen (187-83, college: Columbia, MO) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 4 assists. Canadian forward Marvell Waithe (205-87, college: Arkansas) helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Brenton Butler (190-87, college: Fordham) with 17 points and Hungarian forward Attila Kovacs (203-85) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. 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: Bakken: A.Jakobsen 21+1reb+4ast, M.Waithe 15+6reb, N.Iversen 10+5reb+3ast, M.Sahlertz 9+1reb, J.Jensen 9+3reb+1ast, F.Nielsen 8+1reb+2ast Horsholm: B.Butler 17+3reb+2ast, A.Kovacs 14+5reb+1ast, B.Marinkovic 10+2reb, R.Hansen 9+6reb+1ast, C.Hesseldal 6+3reb+1ast, A.Bak 5+8reb+1ast
Svendborg held off Vaerlose to secure the semifinal birth. The hosts trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 98-88. Svendborg dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Vaerlose's 40 and made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Vaerlose 41-28 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Gregory Washington (208-84, college: Hofstra) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international guard Adama Darboe (190-86) contributed with 21 points and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Justin Baker (203-89, college: Utah Valley) answered with 28 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and the other American import guard Richard Delk (193-86, college: Troy) added 26 points in the effort for Vaerlose. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Svendborg: G.Washington 25+12reb, A.Darboe 21+4reb+7ast, D.Rutherford 18+11reb, M.Plannthin 13+7reb+3ast, M.Mariegaard 8+1reb+5ast, K.Gertz 7+4reb Vaerlose: J.Baker 28+6reb+1ast, R.Delk 26+2reb+1ast, P.Moller 16+1reb+6ast, A.Karason 10+3reb+1ast, R.Norgaard 4+5reb+1ast, T.Christensen 2+3reb+1ast
Recently the club reported that they have signed Head Coach Graig Pedersen to a long-term deal of 4 years. Doing so should secure a continuity to the program and may also help attract players, as Pedersen is highly regarded as one of the top coaches in Denmark in recent years.
On another positive note the Rabbits also reported re-signing Claus Magaard, one of the CDL's top shooters [read more]
Recently the club reported that they have signed Head Coach Graig Pedersen to a long-term deal of 4 years. Doing so should secure a continuity to the program and may also help attract players, as Pedersen is highly regarded as one of the top coaches in Denmark in recent years.
On another positive note the Rabbits also reported re-signing Claus Magaard, one of the CDL's top shooters. However, the team is still lacking height so it will be interesting to see what other Rabbits can be pulled out of the hat in Svendborg in the off-season.
Rumors also have Adama Darboe and Donald Rutherford (199-F/C-87, college: Catawba), two of the team's leading scorers, heading somewhere else.
Svendborg have extended the contract of Claus Magaard (194-F/G-86). The guard had a solid season with the Rabbits. He tallied 8.0 points, 2.9 boards, 1.1 assists per game in Ligaen last season. It will be the ninth season with the Rabbits for Claus Magaard. He was Danish Ligaen champion and two-times Cup winner with the team. [read more]
Svendborg have extended the contract of Claus Magaard (194-F/G-86). The guard had a solid season with the Rabbits. He tallied 8.0 points, 2.9 boards, 1.1 assists per game in Ligaen last season. It will be the ninth season with the Rabbits for Claus Magaard. He was Danish Ligaen champion and two-times Cup winner with the team.
Svendborg extend co-operation with Craig Pedersen - May 23, 2013
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Craig Pedersen will remain the head coach of Svendborg. The Rabbits signed a new deal with their long-time head coach. The contract is meant for four seasons. Craig Pedersen has been working with the Rabbits since 2003. He led the team to two Danish Cup titles in 2008 and 2012. Svendborg also claimed the Ligaen title in 2010. Craig Pedersen was chosen to the Ligaen All-Star Game in 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2012 [read more]
Craig Pedersen will remain the head coach of Svendborg. The Rabbits signed a new deal with their long-time head coach. The contract is meant for four seasons. Craig Pedersen has been working with the Rabbits since 2003. He led the team to two Danish Cup titles in 2008 and 2012. Svendborg also claimed the Ligaen title in 2010. Craig Pedersen was chosen to the Ligaen All-Star Game in 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2012. The last season Svendborg clinched the regular season title but surrendered against the Bakken Bears in the Finals. Craig Pedersen finished his players career in 2006. He worked as playing head coach for three seasons.
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