Brose Baskets however was still the dominant team on the floor and completely dominated the paint to race into a commanding position at 18-18. Patrick Christopher (196-G-88, agency: 1x1 Sports, college: California) scored 8 points. The second frame belonged to Besiktas.. The lead almost reached double figures by the end of first half, however fortunately for Brose Baskets. Curtis Jerrells (185-G-87, college: Baylor) scored 2 points last second shot finish the first half at 39-45. The game was still open at the half, but Besiktas kept on building. They completely hounded the Germans for space and by the end of the third quarter; they were leading by 8 points, 62-54. The last frame Besiktas tried to conserve difference. 83-72
Patrick Christopher scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Curtis Jerrells added 17 points and 6 assists. Damir Markota (209-F-85) and Gasper Vidmar (211-C/F-87) helped them with 13 points 7 rebounds and 10 points 5 rebounds respectively for winner. Anton Gavel (188-PG-84, agency: Pro One Sports) netted 21 ( 5/6 three points ) points and Casey Jacobsen (198-G/F-81, college: Stanford) added 14 points in defeat.
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Finals MVP: Vassilis Spanoulis (193-G-82) of Olympiacos; Player of the Year: Vassilis Spanoulis (193-G-82) of Olympiacos; Guard of the Year: Vassilis Spanoulis (193-G-82) of Olympiacos; Forward of the Year: Rudy Fernandez (198-SF-85) of Real Madrid; Center of the Year: Nenad Krstic (212-C-83) of CSKA; European Player of the Year: Vassilis Spanoulis (193-G-82) of Olympiacos; Import of the Year: Shawn James (207-C-83) of Maccabi T-A; Defensive Player of the Year: Shawn James (207-C-83) of Maccabi [read more]
32-year old USA ex-international guard Marcus Banks (188-81, college: UNLV) left Panathinaikos Athens (A1). In 14 games he had 6.4ppg and 1.7rpg this season. He helped them to win the cup. Banks also played 21 games in Euroleague where he recorded 5.7ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.4apg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
The last season Banks was tested by Idaho Stampede in D-League. In 19 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.9ppg, 1 [read more]
32-year old USA ex-international guard Marcus Banks (188-81, college: UNLV) left Panathinaikos Athens (A1). In 14 games he had 6.4ppg and 1.7rpg this season. He helped them to win the cup. Banks also played 21 games in Euroleague where he recorded 5.7ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.4apg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. The last season Banks was tested by Idaho Stampede in D-League. In 19 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.9ppg, 1.7rpg, 5.0apg and 1.2spg.
He ended the previous (10-11) season at the Hornets in NBA. But the most of that year Banks spent at the Raptors in NBA. In three games he recorded just 2.0ppg and 1.0apg. In 2003 he was drafted by Adirondack Wildcats (USBL) in eighth round (73rd overall). The former University of Nevada - Las Vegas standoutis in his tenth season in pro basketball. He was a member of USA Senior National Team back in 2001. Banks has played previously for five other NBA teams: Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves. On Banks:
Strong body and good scorer but inconsistent shooter and true height is a concern. Has tremendous speed and quickness, and good passing skills, but is too much up-and-down performing to earn a starting spot at NBA level. Needs also to learn to play a slow-tempo game.
It seems that the next months will be crucial for all players and Coaches in Greece as it is expected a great moove towards foreign lands for most of the players and coaches. So after the great transfer of the Greek international Loukas Mavrokefalidis (207-C-84) to Regal FC Barcelona, some more transfers took place while the transfer of the Greek Coaches is begginign to become more often than ever [read more]
It seems that the next months will be crucial for all players and Coaches in Greece as it is expected a great moove towards foreign lands for most of the players and coaches. So after the great transfer of the Greek international Loukas Mavrokefalidis (207-C-84) to Regal FC Barcelona, some more transfers took place while the transfer of the Greek Coaches is begginign to become more often than ever.
In regards to the Coaching positions we had Coach Vangelis Alexandris and Coach Ioannis Livanos to sign a contract with the Jordan National Team to lead the team to the Asian Games this summer. Their contract is for three months only but with the possibility to renew it if the results are there for the two Greek coaches.
Another Head Coach left Greece (and Cyprus leagues) for the Mexican one, as Coach Chris Chougaz agreed financial terms with the Mexican Correcaminos UAT Victoria.
Finally, the Greek guard Spyros Magounis (200-G-85, agency: FCM) agreed financial terms with Sigma Barcellona untill the end of the season.
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