C.C. Marousi and Orleans advance to Euroleague regular season - Oct 12, 2009 (by Eurobasket News) ALBA Berlin - C.C. Marousi 75-70
C.C. Marousi made it! Despite this 75-70 defeat in Berlin, the Greek squad managed to reach Euroleague regular season thanks to 79-70 win in Game 1 in Athens. This is a historical success for Marousi, as they never played in Euroleague before. Julius Jenkins (187-G-81, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Georgia Southern) was totally the best player in ALBA draining 32 points (5 triples). Immanuel McElroy (193-G-80, college: Cincinnati) had 13 and Adam Chubb (207-F/C-81, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Pennsylvania) added 10 pts. In Marousi, Billy Keys (188-G-77, college: N.Mexico St.) netted 17 points. Marios Batis (188-G-80) had 15 and Dimitrios Mavroeidis (208-C-85) helped with two points less. Marousi was slightly better team in the first quarter taking 19-21 lead. That was after Dimitrios Mavroeidis lay-up. Adam Chubb shined at the beginning of the next period lifting ALBA to 7-0 run. The host jumped to 33-27 soon after that, but Marousi quickly came to 33-32. Julius Jenkings was unstoppable and he paced ALBA to 43-38 lead at the half time. The hosts touched plus 10 couple of times in third period and it seemed they are on the right way to eliminate the Greek squad. However, Marousi players did not give up. Marios Batis stepped up for the guests and together with his teammates closed third period with 2-12 run for 56-55. Midway through the last quarter the score was tied to 62-62, but ALBA jumped to 73-66 soon after that. Dojcin and McElroy shined at that time. Julius Jenkins lifted his team to 75-67 in the finish, but then hero of the game Marios Batis drained a crucial three-pointer for a big joy and historical success of Maroussi Athens!
Orleans suffered 80-82 home loss against Benetton in Game 2, but thanks to 82-73 victory in Italy the French squad booked a spot for Euroleague regular season. This is already great success for Orleans, who opened 2009/10 season in style and will have a chance to spend at least following four months in this prestigious competition. Gary Neal (193-G-84, college: Towson) was on fire for Benetton with 29 points. He made 5 of 8 attempts from behind the arc. Sandro Nicevic (210-C-76, agency: Beo Basket) scored 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, while Daniel Hackett (196-G-87, college: USC) and Jasmin Hukic (204-G/F-79, agency: Beo Basket) added 10 points each. On the other side, Orleans got 15 points from Austin Nichols (198-G/F-82, agency: ACMT, college: Humboldt St.), as well as from Adrien Moerman (204-F/C-88). Cedrick Banks (190-G-81, college: Ill.-Chicago) had 14 and Ryvon Covile (206-C-84, agency: ZAG Advocates, college: Detroit Mercy) contributed with 10 pts. Orleans goes to Regular Season Group B, alongside classic Euroleague teams like Olympiacos, Partizan, Unicaja and Efes Pilsen. Orleans entered to this game better taking 20-14 lead after 10 minutes. Later, the hosts reached plus 10, but Benetton immediately answered creating 2-9 run for 29-26. Still, Austin Nichols and his teammates were strong enough to jump on plus 9 again. Benetton was good in finish and thanks to triple by Jasmin Hukic succeeded to close the gap on 38-33, what still was something what Orleans wanted. Benetton made impressive 0-10 run in third period and later managed to end it with 51-59. The hosts were in trouble as they could not find a solution how to stop Gary Neal today. Benetton jumped to 58-71 in the last quarter and that was the result which could lead them to Regular Season, but Austin Nichols paced his team to 9-0 run soon after that. It was 69-73 and later 72-79 for Benetton with less than 2 minutes to go. The bet was huge, but Cedrick Banks was calm and he drained a crucial triple in the finish for the big joy of Orleans fans.
The Middle East has finally its own web site - Nov 18, 2009 (by Eurobasket)
One of the most developing parts of the world from a basketball perspective - the Middle East - finally has its own web site: MiddleEastBasketball.com. It provides the deepest on-line basketball coverage in both Middle Eastern and Arabic countries. MiddleEastBasketball.com is the part of Eurobasket network.
Eurobasket's system currently provides the most detailed basketball coverage available online [read more]
One of the most developing parts of the world from a basketball perspective - the Middle East - finally has its own web site: MiddleEastBasketball.com. It provides the deepest on-line basketball coverage in both Middle Eastern and Arabic countries. MiddleEastBasketball.com is the part of Eurobasket network. Eurobasket's system currently provides the most detailed basketball coverage available online. Sometimes, the vast amount of information on the web causes it to be difficult for a user to filter out the news they're searching for. That's why we decided to open a network of market-oriented basketball websites. The first one is a website about Middle East basketball; MiddleEastBasketball.com provides coverage of basketball news from countries like Lebanon, Jordan, Iran, Kuwait all way to Egypt, Algeria and Morocco. We also plan to introduce a basketball agents oriented website in the near future, along with a basketball video website and our summer league website. The deep and extensive amount of basketball data we collect creates an unparalleled potential for expansion in providing basketball info from various points. Stay tuned for more news about expansion of our network!
Rawle Marshall (201-G-82, college: Oakland) will spend the reminder of the season in ASVEL Villeurbanne. Rawle Marshall was lately axed from Valencia. The 27-year-old guard started the last season in Cibona. He averaged 13.5 points, 3.1 boards and 2.5 steals per game in the Adriatic League. In Euroleague he tallied 15.0 points, 3.5 boards and 1.5 assists. Later Rawle Marshall moved to Lokomotiv Rostov. In Russian Superleague his stats reached 15 [read more]
Rawle Marshall (201-G-82, college: Oakland) will spend the reminder of the season in ASVEL Villeurbanne. Rawle Marshall was lately axed from Valencia. The 27-year-old guard started the last season in Cibona. He averaged 13.5 points, 3.1 boards and 2.5 steals per game in the Adriatic League. In Euroleague he tallied 15.0 points, 3.5 boards and 1.5 assists. Later Rawle Marshall moved to Lokomotiv Rostov. In Russian Superleague his stats reached 15.2 points, 3.4 boards and 1.8 assists per appearance.
Lazaros Papadopoulos in PAOK - Nov 18, 2009 (by Chris Mammides)
The ex Euroleague Hellene star, Lazaros Papadopoulos (210-C-80) agreed and will continue his career in PAOK Thesallonikis. The international center succeed to do a global innovation after agreed with the Thessaloniki team that all his money (salaries and extra bonuses) will be given to two Hellenic NGO's (Non Government, non profit Organisations) [read more]
The ex Euroleague Hellene star, Lazaros Papadopoulos (210-C-80) agreed and will continue his career in PAOK Thesallonikis. The international center succeed to do a global innovation after agreed with the Thessaloniki team that all his money (salaries and extra bonuses) will be given to two Hellenic NGO's (Non Government, non profit Organisations). The 29 years old Giant will give all his money to the Hellenic Basketball Federation for athletes on a wheelchair, an organisation which is a member of the iwbf - International Wheelchair Basketball federation, and the second NGO is the 'Hamogelo tou Paidiou' - 'The child's smile' the biggest Hellenic NGO which deals only with children.
One more time the Hellene athletes prove their dinstiction among others and at the same time their spirit and heart in the globe!
Eurobasket wishes all the best to the gentle giant in his new career.
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