KML Round 9: BC Rakvere edges Valga by two points - Dec 7, 2012
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Sixth-ranked Valga (5-7) made lots of trouble for second ranked BC Rakvere (11-4) on Tuesday. The visitors from Rakvere managed to secure only two-point victory 69-67. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Valga won third quarter 15-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was naturalized American forward Renato Lindmets (200-84, college: Westfield St.) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. American guard Brandis Raley-Ross (188-87, college: S.Carolina) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Joonas Jarvelainen (202-90) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. BC Rakvere have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 11-4 record having just -4 points less than leader TU/Rock. Valga lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Another exciting game was between eighth ranked Tln Kalev and 5th ranked Rapla where Tln Kalev (3-9) won against Rapla (5-6) on the road 73-65. It was a good game for American-Italian guard Marc Campbell (180-86, college: N.Carolina) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Janis Vahter contributed with 22 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. The former international forward Andre Parn (202-77) answered with 12 points and 8 rebounds for Rapla. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tln Kalev maintains eighth place with 3-9 record. Rapla lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Undefeated leader TU/Rock delivered the eleventh consecutive victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Valga (5-7) 90-31. Silver Leppik stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 steals (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winners. TU/Rock's coach Gert Kullamae felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Joonas Jarvelainen with 11 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for TU/Rock. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Valga lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
In the last two games of round 9 Rapla was defeated by Tarvas in Rakvere 94-84. Tln Kalev beat Hito/Johvi at home 89-72. The best stats of 9th round was 22 points and 14 rebounds by Ike Okoye of Tln Kalev.
There was no surprise when 5th ranked Rapla (5-6) was defeated on the road by second ranked BC Rakvere (11-4) 94-84 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by BC Rakvere. Rapla managed to win second period 27-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. BC Rakvere dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Rapla's 28. Latvian swingman Juris Umbrasko (197-79) stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners and Latvian forward Maris Laksa (205-81, college: Providence) chipped in 22 points. The best for the losing side was forward Indrek Kajupank (200-88) with 22 points and 5 rebounds and guard Martin Paasoja (190-93) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rapla's coach Indrek Ruut rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for BC Rakvere. They maintain second place with 11-4 record having just -4 points less than leader TU/Rock. Rapla lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Tarvas: M.Laksa 22+2reb+1ast, J.Umbrasko 20+6reb+3ast, K.Saks 14+3reb+1ast, R.Tamm 14+7reb+4ast, B.Raley-Ross 11+9reb, R.Lindmets 9+7reb+2ast Rapla: I.Kajupank 22+5reb+2ast, M.Paasoja 15+5reb+2ast, I.Pilk 12+3reb+4ast, R.Nurger 11+4reb, K.Traumann 9+2reb, A.Antson 4+1reb
Undefeated leader TU/Rock delivered the eleventh consecutive victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Valga (5-7) 90-31. The game without a history. TU/Rock led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Valga to just 4 points in second quarter. TU/Rock held Valga to an opponent 21.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.5 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Valga 43-26 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. TU/Rock looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Valga's players. The former international guard Silver Leppik (189-83) stepped up and scored 19 points and 4 steals (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winners and international center Joosep Toome (208-85) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. TU/Rock's coach Gert Kullamae felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was power forward Joonas Jarvelainen (202-90) with 11 points and 6 rebounds and Latvian center Raitis Grafs (208-81, college: Valparaiso) scored 2 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for TU/Rock. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Valga lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: TU/Rock: S.Leppik 19+3reb+2ast, J.Toome 15+8reb, T.Eichfuss 10+2reb+1ast, R.Veideman 10+3ast, I.Nelyubov 10+4reb, J.Ingram 8+1reb+6ast Valga: J.Jarvelainen 11+6reb, T.Oja 8, R.Petersonig 4+2reb+2ast, M.Grim 2+5reb, R.Grafs 2+6reb+1ast, E.Cunda 2+4reb+2ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Tln Kalev's (3-9) home victory over bottom-ranked Hito/Johvi (1-10) 89-72 on Friday. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Tln Kalev forced 21 Hito/Johvi turnovers. Nigerian-American forward Ike Okoye (206, college: Boise St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and forward Janis Vahter (193-86) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Tln Kalev players scored in double figures. Tln Kalev's coach Kalle Klandorf used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was guard Siim Laur (189-87) with 21 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Edvard Trumm (192-83) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Tln Kalev maintains eighth place with 3-9 record. Hito/Johvi lost their tenth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Tln Kalev will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hito/Johvi will play against KK Parnu (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Tln Kalev: I.Okoye 22+14reb+2ast, M.Campbell 18+2reb+3ast, J.Vahter 17+7reb+2ast, M.Paiste 14+4reb+2ast, R.Roos 9+2reb+4ast, T.Liivak 5+1reb Hito/Johvi: S.Laur 21+9reb+1ast, E.Trumm 17+8reb+2ast, J.Saar 8+4reb, A.Saariste 8+2reb, A.Lehismets 8+1reb, M.Tali 7+1ast
Another exciting game was between eighth ranked Tln Kalev and 5th ranked Rapla where Tln Kalev (3-9) won against Rapla (5-6) on the road 73-65. Rapla was ahead by 5 points after three quarters before a 25-12 charge of Tln Kalev, which allowed them to win the game. They made 25-of-32 charity shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Rapla was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American-Italian guard Marc Campbell (180-86, college: N.Carolina) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Janis Vahter (193-86) contributed with 22 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. The former international forward Andre Parn (202-77) answered with 12 points and 8 rebounds and forward Illimar Pilk (195-88) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Rapla. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tln Kalev maintains eighth place with 3-9 record. Rapla lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Tln Kalev: J.Vahter 22+3reb+1ast, M.Campbell 18+7reb+4ast, I.Okoye 10+9reb+1ast, R.Roos 8+5reb+3ast, E.Luts 7+8reb+1ast, M.Paiste 6+7reb+1ast Rapla: A.Parn 12+8reb+3ast, I.Pilk 11+5reb+5ast, R.Ringmets 9+10reb, R.Laane 8+3reb+4ast, M.Paasoja 8+2reb+1ast, R.Nurger 7+5reb
Sixth-ranked Valga (5-7) made lots of trouble for second ranked BC Rakvere (11-4) on Tuesday. The visitors from Rakvere managed to secure only two-point victory 69-67. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Valga won third quarter 15-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was naturalized American forward Renato Lindmets (200-84, college: Westfield St.) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. American guard Brandis Raley-Ross (188-87, college: S.Carolina) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Joonas Jarvelainen (202-90) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Latvian center Raitis Grafs (208-81, college: Valparaiso) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. BC Rakvere have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 11-4 record having just -4 points less than leader TU/Rock. Valga lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Tarvas: B.Raley-Ross 18+6reb+2ast, R.Lindmets 16+14reb+1ast, J.Umbrasko 12+5reb+4ast, K.Saks 9+1reb, R.Tamm 9+6reb+3ast, M.Laksa 5+1reb+2ast Valga: J.Jarvelainen 19+10reb+3ast, R.Grafs 13+6reb+3ast, T.Leok 8+6reb, H.Rannula 7+9reb, E.Cunda 6+6reb+3ast, T.Oja 5+2reb+1ast
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Eurobasket.com All-Estonian League Awards 2013 - May 22, 2013
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Finals MVP: Tanel Sokk (182-G-85) of Kalev/Cramo; Player of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo; Guard of the Year: Justin Ingram (188-PG-85) of TU/Rock; Forward of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo; Center of the Year: Frank Elegar (208-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo; Bosman Player of the Year: Maris Laksa (205-F-81) of Tarvas; Import Player of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo; Domestic Player of the Year: Reimo Tamm (185-PG-84) of Tarvas; Defensive [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Estonian League 1st Team 2013
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Elegar
Finals MVP: Tanel Sokk (182-G-85) of Kalev/Cramo Player of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo Guard of the Year: Justin Ingram (188-PG-85) of TU/Rock Forward of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo Center of the Year: Frank Elegar (208-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo Bosman Player of the Year: Maris Laksa (205-F-81) of Tarvas Import Player of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo Domestic Player of the Year: Reimo Tamm (185-PG-84) of Tarvas Defensive Player of the Year: Martin Dorbek (194-G-91) of Rapla Coach of the Year: Alar Varrak of Kalev/Cramo
BC Kalev/Cramo became the Estonian champion for the third year in a row beating TU/Rock 81:69 and clinching the series 4:0. For the third consecutive year the series ended with a 4:0 sweep. Kalev/Cramo is the first team since 1990 to win three back-to-back championships. Tanel Sokk (182-G-85), who made the most important shot of the series in the last second of Game 2, was voted the MVP of the Finals. He averaged 11 [read more]
BC Kalev/Cramo became the Estonian champion for the third year in a row beating TU/Rock 81:69 and clinching the series 4:0. For the third consecutive year the series ended with a 4:0 sweep. Kalev/Cramo is the first team since 1990 to win three back-to-back championships. Tanel Sokk (182-G-85), who made the most important shot of the series in the last second of Game 2, was voted the MVP of the Finals. He averaged 11.3 pts in finals.
Kalev/Cramo made 77% of the shots in 1st quarter to go ahead 27:16. They won the first half 47:32. TU/Rock outscored the opponents 9:4 in first six minutes of the 3rd quarter to make it minus 10 but with a quarter to play it was 59:44. Brave performance by Rain Veideman kept the hopes of home crowd alive but three-pointers by Keith McLeod and Ty Abbott secured the victory to the guests.
Abbott led the winners in the last game with 16 points. Frank Elegar added 15+12, Armands Skele 13 and Gary Wilkinson 11+6. Veideman had 19 and Justin Ingram 14 points in losing effort.
The Estonian champions are: Tanel Sokk (4th Estonian champ.), Gert Dorbek (4th Estonian champ.), Rait Keerles (6th Estonian champ.), Indrek Kajupank (2nd Est. champ.), Toomas Raadik, Kristo Mangelsoo, Keith McLeod, Armands Skele (3rd Estonian champ., also Polish and Latvian champion), Bamba Fall (2nd Est.champion), Ty Abbott, Frank Elegar and Gary Wilkinson (also 2x Australian champion).
Estonia U16 tastes the initial success in Sweden - May 16, 2013
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Estonia U16 tastes the initial success in Sweden at the Nordic Championship Men U16
In Day 1 Iceland U16 rolled over Estonia U16 86:67. The teams were tied at the halftime before a 27-13 burst in the third period. Kristinn Palsson top-scored for the winners with 34 points and 9 boards, while Kari Jonsson netted 19. Kregor Hermet and Sander Viilup (186-SG-97) answered with 12 points each in defeat.
Finland U16 closed day 2 with the victory over Estonia U16 61:57 [read more]
Estonia U16 tastes the initial success in Sweden at the Nordic Championship Men U16 In Day 1 Iceland U16 rolled over Estonia U16 86:67. The teams were tied at the halftime before a 27-13 burst in the third period. Kristinn Palsson top-scored for the winners with 34 points and 9 boards, while Kari Jonsson netted 19. Kregor Hermet and Sander Viilup (186-SG-97) answered with 12 points each in defeat. Finland U16 closed day 2 with the victory over Estonia U16 61:57. The third quarter was decisive in the game when the Finnish players needed 23-9 to take control of the game. Tommi Rasi poured in 11 points for the winners and Jesse Haapanen (186-SG-97) as well as Karri Kallio posted 9 apiece. Siim Post chipped in with 17 points in defeat, while Ivalo Pajumets and Kregor Hermet scored 12 each. Sweden U16 beat Estonia U16 72:69. In that game the teams exchanged the lead several times and only due to the third quarter 26-19 push the hosts managed to seal the victory. Craig Lecesne paced all the winners with 12 points while Henrik Sjolin (178-G-97), John Brndmark and Samuel Berkelund (201-SF-97) had 11 each. In Day 4 Denmark U16 overcame Estonia U16 90:66. The winners took 28-12 lead after the first period and continued their dominance in the rest of the game. Jacob Larsen paced all the winners with 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Kasper Christiansen (203-F-97) delivered 13. Robert Valge (187-SF-97) replied with 22 points in defeat. Estonia U16 finished the campaign edging Norway U16 72:51. Madis Soodla led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Siim Markus Post had 16 points. Harald Frey delivered 19 points in the losing case and Flemming Ravndal brought 10.
Kalev/Cramo: took 2nd place (6-2) in Group D of the First Stage, took 2nd
place (5-1) in Group F, lost to Ventspils 64-61, 65-78 in the Semifinals !!!
Parnu: took 4th place (2-6) in Group D of the First Stage, took 3rd place
(1-5) in Group E of the Second Stage
Rapla: took 6th (last) place (1-9) in Group A of the First Stage
Tarvas: took 2nd place (5-5) in Group C of the First Stage, took 2nd place
(4-2) in Group G of the Second Stage, lost to Rudupis 0-2 in the Quarterfinals
Tln Kalev: took 6th place (1-9) in Group C of the First Stage
TTU: took 5th place (2-8) in Group A of the First Stage
TU/Rock: took 1st place (9-1) in Group B of the First Stage, took 2nd place
(4-2) in Group H of the Second Stage, lost to Barons kvart. 49-63, 100-89 in the
Quarterfinals
Valga: took 6th (last) place (2-8) in Group B of the First Stage
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