Perfumerias - Good Angels 64-74 Good Angels advanced to Final Eight of EuroLeague. The Slovakian team won over Perfumerias and won the series 2-0. The game was mostly controlled by Good Angels. Perfumerias Avenida was better in fourth quarter 19-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Good Angels made 17-of-20 charity shots during the game. The best player for the winners was Plenette Pierson who scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Allie Quigley (180-G-86, college: De Paul) chipped in 23 points. Marta Fernandez produced 19 points in the losing effort, while Sulciute and Le'Coe Willingham (183-C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: Auburn) added 12 points respectively for the hosts. Monique Currie (183-G/F-83, college: Duke) followed them 10 points.
USK Praha - Galatasaray 63-78 Galatasaray might have struggled at home court but they proved their strength on the road defeating USK Praha in the Czech capital tonight. The victory means Galatasaray will play in EuroLeague Final Eight. Alba Torrens (188-F-89) scored 20 points to pace the winners. USK Praha entered the home team hopeful after a very strong performance in Istanbul. Losing by just one point on the road USK Praha looked forward to force the decider in the series. They grabbed a 19:17 lead after ten minutes. But Galatasaray switched on the defensive aggressiveness in the second frame. They shut down USK Praha limiting those to just 8 points in the period. Galatasaray pulled in front for a 30:27 halftime lead. Galatasaray stayed in front throughout the third term. The Turkish team gained a 49:44 lead at the final break. The visitors upend the tempo in the fourth frame scoring 29 points and easily got away with the crucial victory at the end. Sancho Lyttle (192-C-83, college: Houston) had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Galatasaray. Ann Wauters (194-C-80, agency: Josep and Nicolas) added 12 points for the winners. Kia Vaughn answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds for USK Praha. Eva Viteckova chipped in 13 points in the loss.
UNI Gyor - Fenerbahce 68-77 Fenerbahce clinched EuroLeague Final Eight birth. They handed Uni Gyor the second straight defeat to sweep the series. Angel McCoughtry knocked down 22 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Uni Gyor dominated in the first half. The hosts grabbed a 24:19 lead after ten minutes of action. The Hungarian powerhouse maintained the lead throughout the second frame. Gyor arrived at the big break up by 8 points 44:36. But Fenerbahce turned things around in the third term. The Turkish team stiffened their defence and limited the hosts to 12 points in the third term. The visitors got within a single point at the final break 55:56. Krisztina Raksanyi (181-G-91) and Cindy Lima made it 61:55 for Gyor at the start of the fourth period. But Fenerbahce ignited an 8:0 run midway through the term to gain a 65:63 lead. Lakloth tied it at 68 with under four minutes remaining. However Vardarli drained a three-pointer to start a 9:0 run from the visitors that sealed the victory for Fenerbahce. Ivana Matovic delivered 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Anastasiya Veremeenko (194-C-87) added 14 points for Fenerbahce. Krisztina Raksanyi answered with 18 points for Uni Gyor. Cindy Lima posted 14 points in the loss.
CCC Polkowice - Nadezhda O. 76-70 CCC made sure they do not need to return to Orenburg sealing their EuroLeague Final Eight appearance at home court. The Polish team held off Nadezhda in a tight contest to sweep the series and reached the next stage. Belinda Snell fired 28 points to pace the hosts. Nadezhda stormed into this one. The visitors erupted for 26 points in the opening quarter to secure a 7-point lead at the first break. CCC cut the deficit in the second period. The Polish side held Nadezhda to 12 points to narrow the gap at 4-point mark at halftime 34:38. Nadezhda hung on to a slim lead throughout the third period. The visitors arrived at the final intermission up by 5 point 54:49. However CCC opened the fourth frame with six points in a row to pull ahead. Sapova stopped the bleeding with a layup however Majevska and Belinda Snell made it 60:56 for the hosts. CCC soon opened a 7-point advantage at 69:62. Sapova and DeWanna Bonner (193-G-87, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: Auburn) narrowed the deficit at 5-point mark. But Belinda Snell knocked down four free throws late in regulation to seal the victory for the hosts. Laia Palau and Nnemkadi Ogwumike accounted for 11 points each for CCC. Elena Danilochkina (186-SG-86) answered with 18 points for Nadezhda. DeWanna Bonner posted 13 points and 15 boards in the loss.
Targoviste - Spartak V MR 63-68 Spartak Moscow Region advanced into the EuroLeague Final Eight. Becky Hammon (175-PG-77, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: Colorado St.) scored 18 points to lead the Russian team to the second straight win against Targoviste. Spartak started the game strong. The visitors ran away to a 10-point distance ten minutes into the game 20:10. Targoviste stopped the rot in the second frame. The Romanian team adjusted defensively and narrowed the gap at 7-point mark 25:32. Targoviste maintained the pressure throughout the third term. Ajavon put the home team within three 39:42 midway through the period. However Aguilar capped the quarter with four free throws to give the visitors a 53:47. Spartak quickly cleared off to a 15-point distance at the start of the fourth frame. Targoviste pulled within 4 with 24 seconds remaining but Becky Hammon hit a free throw and sealed the victory for the visitors. Candice Dupree provided 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Isabelle Isabelle Yacoubou-Dehoui (190-C-86) had 15 points in the win. Targoviste answered with 18 points from Ivanka Matic. Jillian Robbins had 15 points and 12 boards for the home team.
Wisla Can-Pak - Bourges 38-50 Bourges tied the series against Wisla after a road trip to Poland. The French side won the defensive battle 50:38 and brought the decisive game back to the home court. The game was mostly controlled by Bourges. Wisla Can-Pak was better in second period 12-7. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Wisla Can-Pak to just 6 points in first quarter. They outrebounded Wisla Can-Pak 47-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. Marissa Coleman had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Nwal-Endene Miyem (188-PF-88) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Tina Charles (193-C-88, agency: LBM Management, college: Connecticut) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds and Anke De Mondt scored 2 points and 5 rebounds.
Rivas Ecopolis - Familia Schio 75-47 Rivas Ecopolis destroy Familia Schio in Spain as the series is tied at 1-1 now. The Spanish team won 75:47, while the decisive game will be played in Italy. The game was mostly controlled by Rivas Ecopolis. Familia Schio managed to win third quarter 15-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rivas Ecopolis forced 24 Familia Schio turnovers. Olexandra Kurasova (186-F-86) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points and 6 rebounds. Anna Cruz contributed with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Rivas Ecopolis players scored in double figures. American center Jantel Lavender (190-C-88, college: Ohio St.) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Raffaella Masciadri (188-F-80) added 11 points in the effort for Familia Schio.
Belinda Snell remains with the Polish Champions - May 18, 2013
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Belinda Snell (181-SF-81) remains with the Polish Champions for another season. The Australian player agreed terms for another season.
The forward spent 2011 season in Australia. Belinda Snell played for Sydney Uni Flames. Her stats read 19.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game in WNBL. Previously the forward had spells in Spain, WNBA, Russia, France and Italy. Belinda Snell was named All-French LFB Import Player of the Year in 2008 [read more]
Belinda Snell (181-SF-81) remains with the Polish Champions for another season. The Australian player agreed terms for another season. The forward spent 2011 season in Australia. Belinda Snell played for Sydney Uni Flames. Her stats read 19.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game in WNBL. Previously the forward had spells in Spain, WNBA, Russia, France and Italy. Belinda Snell was named All-French LFB Import Player of the Year in 2008. She also trumped All-Australian WNBL Forward of the Year last season. Snell has been the member of Australian National Team since 2002. She participated at 2006 Commonwealth Games as well as 2006 World Championship and 2008 Olympic Games. In 2012-2013 for CCC Polkowice (Poland-PLKK, starting five) Snell averaged 14.2ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.6apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 53.2%, 3PT-3 (42.1%), FT: 89.8%. In Euroleague after 16 games her stats read 14.8ppg, 4.6rpg, 2.8apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 42.2%, 3PT: 32.8%, FT: 87.8%.
Alexandr Vasin takes over Spartak Vidnoe MR - May 16, 2013
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Spartak Vidnoe MR have quickly found the new head coach for the team. Alexandr Vasin will take over the Russian powerhouse after Pokey Chatman had decided to step down from the bridge. Alexandr Vasin worked as assistant coach with Nadezhda Orenburg during the last two seasons. Previously he also worked as assistant coach with Dynamo Moscow and St. Poelten in Austria. Alexandr Vasin also guided Dynamo Moscow Region, BC Moscow and Dynamo Moscow U23 teams [read more]
Spartak Vidnoe MR have quickly found the new head coach for the team. Alexandr Vasin will take over the Russian powerhouse after Pokey Chatman had decided to step down from the bridge. Alexandr Vasin worked as assistant coach with Nadezhda Orenburg during the last two seasons. Previously he also worked as assistant coach with Dynamo Moscow and St. Poelten in Austria. Alexandr Vasin also guided Dynamo Moscow Region, BC Moscow and Dynamo Moscow U23 teams. He was the head coach of U20 Russian National Team back in 2009.
Pokey Chatman leaves Spartak Vidnoe MR - May 15, 2013
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Spartak Vidnoe Moscow Region will have a new head coach next season. Pokey Chatman has decided to leave the team. She worked as head coach of Spartak since 2009. Previously Pokey Chatman spent two seasons as assistant coach with the Vidnoe team. The US specialist led the team to two EuroLeague titles in 2009 and 2010. She also guided Spartak to two European SuperCup trophies in 2009 and 2010. Pokey Chatman will now cotninue as the head coach of the Chicago Sky [read more]
Spartak Vidnoe Moscow Region will have a new head coach next season. Pokey Chatman has decided to leave the team. She worked as head coach of Spartak since 2009. Previously Pokey Chatman spent two seasons as assistant coach with the Vidnoe team. The US specialist led the team to two EuroLeague titles in 2009 and 2010. She also guided Spartak to two European SuperCup trophies in 2009 and 2010. Pokey Chatman will now cotninue as the head coach of the Chicago Sky. Chatman also worked as LSU head coach back in 2005/2007 seasons. She was named All-Europe Coach of the Year in 2010. The specialist was at helm of the Slovakian National Team in 2009.
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