Peavy's 21 points give him Player of the Week award - Feb 2, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
26-year old forward Nathan Peavy (203-F-85) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Art.Dragons and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 4 (Top 16). He had the game-high 21 points adding four rebounds for Art.Dragons in his team's victory, helping them to beat Antwerp (#3, 1-3) 81-71. [read more]
26-year old forward Nathan Peavy (203-F-85) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Art.Dragons and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 4 (Top 16). He had the game-high 21 points adding four rebounds for Art.Dragons in his team's victory, helping them to beat Antwerp (#3, 1-3) 81-71. It allowed Art.Dragons to consolidate first place in the EuroChallenge group L. They maintain perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Art.Dragons already had a very good start winning all 4 without losing a single one. Peavy has many years of experience at Art.Dragons, through which he has constantly improved. Nathan Peavy averages this season 14.6ppg.
Second best performed player last round was Mire Chatman (187-G-78, agency: Higher Vision Sports) of league's second-best Karsiyaka. He is American guard in his first season at Karsiyaka. In the last game Chatman recorded impressive 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as Karsiyaka was edged by slightly lower-ranked Triumph (#4, 1-3) 79-77. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in group L. Karsiyaka still maintains its place in the top 2 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 2-2 record is not bad at all. Chatman is a newcomer at Karsiyaka and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.0ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 5.3rpg and 3.6apg.
Third place about best performers goes to Kyle Landry (207-C/F-86) of Triumph (#4). Landry scored 24 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Triumph, leading his team to a 79-77 win against #2 ranked Karsiyaka. Triumph can only dream about fighting for top spots in group L. They have rather bad season and 1-3 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Landry he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Landry has a very solid season. In 10 games in EuroChallenge he scored 12.1ppg. He also has 6.5rpg and FGP: 54.3%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Marcus Arnold (207-C/F-84) of BK Pardubice - 27 points and 9 rebounds 5. Artem Kuzyakin (200-G-80) of Triumph - 26 points and 4 rebounds 6. Blake Schilb (200-F/G-83) of Chalon - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Adam Chubb (208-F/C-81) of EWE Baskets - 18 points and 11 rebounds 8. Anthony King (206-F/C-85) of Art.Dragons - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Jahmar Young (196-G-86) of Ventspils - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Christopher Young (206-F/C-79) of Aalstar - 16 points and 8 rebounds
The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
Group I
Roanne - Leiden 91-56
Chorale de Roanne improved to 3-1 record in Group I of EuroChallenge after the home success over Leiden. The French celebrated an easy 91:56 win to send the Dutch side to 1-3 record. Chorale de Roanne led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Chorale de Roanne outrebounded Leiden 35-19 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds [read more]
Group I
Roanne - Leiden 91-56 Chorale de Roanne improved to 3-1 record in Group I of EuroChallenge after the home success over Leiden. The French celebrated an easy 91:56 win to send the Dutch side to 1-3 record. Chorale de Roanne led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Chorale de Roanne outrebounded Leiden 35-19 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Chorale de Roanne especially from behind the arc. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Leiden's players. The winners were led by Dylan Page (204-F-82, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) who scored that evening 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the Rick Jackson (206-F-89, college: Syracuse) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Even 12 points by Jevohn Shepherd (196-F-86, college: Michigan) did not help to save the game for Leiden. Seamus Boxley added 15 points for lost side.
Ventspils - EWE Baskets 74-61 BK Ventspils edged EWE Baskets in the top game of Round 4 of EuroChallenge to tie both records at 2-2 in Group I. The Baltic State won 74:61 in Latvia. The German team took early 6-1 run and led 11:8 midawy through the opening period. The hosts from Latvia pushed the tempo later in the frame and Abernethy scored for 19:13 at the end of the first 10 minutes. Meiers scored for 27:19 and Gray brought 31:22. Adam Chubb (208-F/C-81, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Pennsylvania) meanwhile sent the teams to the lockers at 33:28. The third quarter was decisive in the game as Ventspils produced a 25-15 surge to take 58:43 after thirty minutes. Gray later closed a 7-0 run for 67:52 and Abernethy brought 72:59. The latter also made the last two free throws in the game for the final success. Jahmar Young (196-G-86, college: N.Mexico St.) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Gray netted 14. Meiers and Zakis followed them with 11 points each in a win. Robert Brown finished the night with 21 points for the visiting side and Adam Chubb collected 18 points and 11 caroms.
Group J
Telekom Baskets - Aalstar 71-63 Telekom Baskets beat Aalstar on the first day of February to close Round 4. The German side improved to 3-1 record in Group J after 71:63 win. The German team won the first period 24-14 and never looked behind in the game. They added 17-14 in the second frame for 41:28 halftime advantage. The hosts were already 13 points ahead after 3 quarters before an 18-13 Okapi Aalstar's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 71:63 at the end of the game. Jared Jordan (188-PG-84, college: Marist) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 assists for the winners. Lithuanian guard Benas Veikalas (192-G-83, college: Metro St.) chipped in 15 points. Christopher Young produced 16 points and 8 rebounds in the losing effort. Kevin Kruger (186-G-83, college: UNLV) added 12 points and 6 assists and Christopher Copeland (203-F-84, college: Colorado) scored 14 respectively for lost side.
Szolnok - Chalon 90-81 Szolnok beat Chalon to tie both records in EuroChallenge Group J. The Hungarian team celebrated 90:81 victory in Szolnok. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game. Szolnok looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a very good performance for Obie Trotter who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Brandon Gay (203-F-82, agency: Edge Sports, college: San Diego) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Blake Schilb (200-F/G-83, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices, college: Loyola, IL) replied with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Alade Aminu (207-C/F-87, college: Georgia Tech) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Chalon/Saor.
Group K
BK Pardubice - Besiktas 69-76 Adam Morrison (203-F-84, agency: Priority Sports, college: Gonzaga) leads Besiktas over BK Pardubice in the last game of Round 4. The Turkish team improved to 3-1 record in Group J after 76:69 win. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 23-21. But BK Pardubice won second period 13-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Besiktas won the third period 23-19 as Dagli scored for 58:53. Quite impressive performance for Adam Morrison who helped to win the game recording 26 points. Pops Mensah-Bonsu (206-F-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: G.Washington) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Marcus Arnold (207-C/F-84, agency: Stanley International, college: Illinois) replied with 27 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow Maurice Hampton (188-G-84, college: Austin Peay St.) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for BK Pardubice. Thanks to the won tie-breaker over Pardubice, Besiktas, together with Fuenlabrada are also already qualified to the Quarter-Finals.
N.Novgorod - Fuenlabrada 70-78 Fuenlabrada opened Round 4 successfully to remain undefeated in Group K of EuroChallenge. The Spanish representative overcame Nizhny Novgorod 78:70 in Russia. Laso Adrian scored the first four points in the game, but Russian team grabbed 18:15 after the first period. With no victories in the Second Round, the hosts had the last chance to remain alive in the group. They improved to 27:19, while Mainoldi cut it to 39:37 at the halftime. Saul Blanco (195-G/F-85) brought the guests 42:41 lead and he increased to 57:47 later in the period. Cortaberria Jon nailed three for 67:57 and Hall closed the game with a jump shot. Saul Blanco led the winners with 16 points for perfect 4-0 record. Cortaberria Jon and Laso Adrian followed them with 10 points each. Aliaksandr Pustahvar (201-F-85) ended up with 17 points in the losing effort and Artem Yakovenko (206-F-88) notched 15. Michal Ignerski (207-F-80, agency: Stanley International, college: Mississippi St.) netted 11, whilst Antonov Semen added 8.
Group L
Karsiyaka - Triumph 77-79 Triumph snatched a road win over Pinar Karsiyaka in the fourth round of EuroChallenge Last 16 stage. The victory propelled Triumph at 1-3 record in Group L, while Karsiyaka slipped at 2-2 record. Artem Kuzyakin (200-G-80) nailed 26 points to lead the charge. Triumph entered the game with their backs against the wall. They surged ahead early on and managed to establish a 24:17 lead after ten minutes. Triumph continued to dominate in the second quarter. The visitors piled up a 42:31 halftime advantage. Pinar Karsiyaka stepped on the gas in the third term. They poured in 25 points but Triumph almost matched the effort staying 9 points ahead at the final break 65:56. Karsiyaka used a 9:0 run midway through the fourth quarter to narrow the gap at three points 65:68. Artem Kuzyakin and Kyle Landry (207-C/F-86, college: N.Arizona) restored a 9-point buffer in a while and Triumph hung on to snatch a narrow win at the end. Kyle Landry notched 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Dmitry Kulagin (195-G-92) provided 18 points in the victory. Karsiyaka answered with 24 points and 9 rebounds from Mire Chatman. Goran Ikonic (196-G-80, agency: Beo Basket) had 16 points in the loss.
Art.Dragons - Antwerp 81-71 Artland Dragons celebrated the fourth straight win in EuroChallenge Group L. They held off visiting Antwerp to keep their record spotless. Nathan Peavy stepped up with 21 points to pace the winners. The Giants slipped at 1-3 record after the loss. The teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter. The Dragons eked out a 17:15 lead ten minutes into the game. But the German team speeded things up in the second frame. The Dragons poured in 24 points to take an 11-point halftime advantage. Antwerp tried to return into the game as they narrowed the margin to 8 points at the end of the third frame. Michael Roll (196-G-87, college: UCLA) put the Belgian team within 5 points early in the fourth quarter but Artland answered with six unanswered points and ran away for good. Anthony Kingfinished with 16 points, while David Holston had 11 points in the victory. Michael Roll responded with 15 points for Antwerp. Timothy Black (178-G-81, agency: Limelight Hoops, college: Barton, NC) registered 13 points in defeat.
Thanks to success over Aalstar, Bonn takes lead in Group J of EuroChallenge - Feb 1, 2012 (by Bert Larsimont)
After the win of the Hungarian side Szolnoki Olajbanyasz against the French team Elan Chalon 90-81 yesterday, Telekom Baskets Bonn of coach and former German NT guard Michael Koch took the lead in Group J of the EuroChallenge. In the second Germano-Belgian duel this week (Artland Dragons faced Antwerp Giants in Group L last evening), Telekom Baskets Bonn quickly gave no chance to their visitors of Generali Okapi Aalstar [read more]
After the win of the Hungarian side Szolnoki Olajbanyasz against the French team Elan Chalon 90-81 yesterday, Telekom Baskets Bonn of coach and former German NT guard Michael Koch took the lead in Group J of the EuroChallenge. In the second Germano-Belgian duel this week (Artland Dragons faced Antwerp Giants in Group L last evening), Telekom Baskets Bonn quickly gave no chance to their visitors of Generali Okapi Aalstar. The score evolution in the first half shows it all: 24-14 after ten minutes and 41-28 at the break. The Belgian side had a poor shooting percentage in this game: 15/41 from two-point range and 6/17 from three-point range.
All chances are not over for Okapi Aalstar but either Szolnoki Olajbanyasz or Telekom Baskets Bonn have to win their last two game to give Aalstar a last chance to reach the next stage in this competition. The third and fourth quarters were more balanced and the 5300 spectators attending the game were happy to see local stars Benas Veikalas (192-G-83, 15 points), Jared Jordan (188-PG-84, 12 points and 10 assists), Tony Gaffney (204-F-84, 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks) and Chris Ensminger (209-C-73, 7 rebounds) stay in front despite many Belgian efforts. The third quarter ended on the following score: 58-45. Okapi Aalstar of coach Brad Dean even did better in the last quarter and reduced the gap: 71-63 as final score.
Christopher Young (206-F/C-79) was the best player with 16 points and 8 rebounds on the losing side.
Best scorers:
Telekom Bonn: Simonas Serapinas 12, Benas Veikalas 15, Jared Jordan 12, Anthony Gaffney 10, Chris Ensminger 9. Okapi Aalstar: Christopher Young 16, Christopher Copeland 14, Kevin Kruger 12, Jorn Steinbah 9.
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