Merike Anderson selected the top Estonian playing abroad in last week's games - Jan 23, 2013
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We bring you last week's top performances from Estonians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an international swingman Merike Anderson (180-81, agency: LBM Management, currently plays in Bulgaria). She led Dunav 8806 to a victory over the closely-ranked Montana 2003 (6-8) 83-67 in the Bulgarian NBL in Wednesday night's game.
Anderson was MVP of the game. She recorded 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in 33 minutes on the court.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Dunav 8806 Ruse (11-3) is placed second in the NBL.
It was her team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Anderson's first season with the team.
Anderson is currently seventh on the list of top scorers and also on the list of best passers (third place).
She has individually a very good year with high stats. Anderson averages: 15.4ppg, 3.9rpg, 3.9apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 54.8%, 3FGP: 25.0% and FT: 73.2% in the 14 games she played so far.
She is currently a member of the Estonian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international forward Viive Kai Rebane (182-89, college: Binghamton, currently plays in Bulgaria). Rebane contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Rilski Sportist (9-4) crushing them 91-47 in the Bulgarian NBL last Wednesday.
She recorded 8 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Neftochimic 2010 Burgas (15-0) is placed first in the NBL.
So far her team won all fifteen games in the Regular Season.
Rebane's overall stats this season are: 7.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 2FGP: 45.0%.
Ex-Audentes Tallinn player is in the roster of the Estonian senior national team.
#3. The Estonian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Jana Rannaveski (172-87, currently plays in Belarus). She managed to help SBK Olimpia Grodno in a victory against the closely-ranked Berezina-RCOR (4-6) crushing them 91-41 in the Belarusian Premier League on Saturday night.
Rannaveski recorded only 4 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 23 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. SBK Olimpia Grodno (10-0) is placed first in the Premier League.
So far her team won all ten games in the Regular Season.
They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
Rannaveski is ranked fourth on the list of the best passers in the league with 2.9apg.
This year her other stats are: 7.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 48.7%, 3FGP: 28.6% and FT: 72.2% in the 10 games.
Rannaveski is also a member of the Estonian senior national team.
#4. Forward Rosemary Rits (180-92, currently plays in Finland) contributed to Honka's victory against the closely-ranked Forssan Alku (12-7) 76-66 in the Finnish SM-sarja in Sunday night's game.
She scored 5 points.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Honka Akatemia Espoo (12-7) is placed fourth in the SM-sarja.
Rits' overall stats this season are: 2.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.5apg.
She used to play for the Estonian U20 national team
back in 2011.
#5. International power forward Mailis Pokk (185-92, currently plays in Germany), who plays in the German DBBL could not help Rotenburg/Scheessel (5-8) to beat Wildcats Wolfenbuettel (9-4).
Pokk recorded 5 points in 14 minutes.
Rotenburg/Scheessel was badly defeated 78-62 on the road by the higher-ranked (#4) Wildcats Wolfenbuettel.
It was Rotenburg/Scheessel's third consecutive loss in a row.
This year Pokk's overall stats are: 5.0ppg and 2.8rpg in the 11 games.
She plays currently for the Estonian national team.
Merike Anderson lifts the title in Bulgaria - May 1, 2013
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Merike Anderson (180-F/G-81, agency: LBM Management) lifts the title in Bulgaria with her Dunav 8806. The latter triumphs at NBL Finals! Dunav 8806 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Neftochimic's 32. They outrebounded Neftochimic 42-31 including 29 on the defensive glass [read more]
Merike Anderson (180-F/G-81, agency: LBM Management) lifts the title in Bulgaria with her Dunav 8806. The latter triumphs at NBL Finals! Dunav 8806 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Neftochimic's 32. They outrebounded Neftochimic 42-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Kristina Santiago who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Radostina Dimitrova contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Dunav 8806 players scored in double figures. Dunav 8806's coach Georgi Bozhkov felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Ashley Gayle replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and Estonian forward Viive Kai Rebane added 14 points in the effort for Neftochimic.
Player of the Year: Mirjam Nikolai (177-G-86) of Eclex Tallinn; Guard of the Year: Mirjam Nikolai (177-G-86) of Eclex Tallinn; Forward of the Year: Kerttu Jallai (180-F-90) of Tallina U.; Center of the Year: Trine Kasemagi (190-C-95) of Eclex Tallinn; Defensive Player of the Year: Kerttu Jallai (180-F-90) of Tallina U.; Coach of the Year: Jaanus Levkoi of Eclex Tallinn; 1st Team: G: Mirjam Nikolai (177-G-86) of Eclex Tallinn; G: Heila Rosenfeldt (173-G-83) of Eclex Tallinn; F: Kaia Kosk (177-F-8 [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Estonian Meistriliiga 1st Team 2013
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Player of the Year: Mirjam Nikolai (177-G-86) of Eclex Tallinn Guard of the Year: Mirjam Nikolai (177-G-86) of Eclex Tallinn Forward of the Year: Kerttu Jallai (180-F-90) of Tallina U. Center of the Year: Trine Kasemagi (190-C-95) of Eclex Tallinn Defensive Player of the Year: Kerttu Jallai (180-F-90) of Tallina U. Coach of the Year: Jaanus Levkoi of Eclex Tallinn
Eclex Tallinn clinch 2012/2013 Meistriliiga title! - Apr 23, 2013
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Eclex Tallinn - Audentes SG/N. 71-68 (3-0)
Eclex Tallinn clinch 2012/2013 Meistriliiga title. It was a great evening for the former international guard Heila Rosenfeldt (173-83) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. International power forward Laina Mesila-Kaarmann (186-87) helped adding 18 points and 6 rebounds [read more]
Eclex Tallinn clinch 2012/2013 Meistriliiga title. It was a great evening for the former international guard Heila Rosenfeldt (173-83) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. International power forward Laina Mesila-Kaarmann (186-87) helped adding 18 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Jane Svilberg (179-95) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and center Trine Kasemagi (190-95) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Audentes SG/N. players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Eclex Tallinn: L.Mesila-Kaarmann 18+6reb+1ast, H.Rosenfeldt 15+11reb+5ast, M.Nikolai 11+4reb+1ast, K.Arbet-Lenear 8+1reb+1ast, G.Kostla 7+5reb+1ast, M.Gregor 6+1reb+2ast Audentes SG/N.: J.Svilberg 20+11reb+1ast, T.Kasemagi 16+11reb+3ast, G.Uprus 14+3reb+1ast, K.Lass 10+6reb, B.Piibur 6+7reb+3ast, E.Poldmaa 2+3reb
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