Player of the Year:
Diana Taurasi (182-F/G-82) of Spartak Vidnoe Moscow Region
Guard of the Year:
Diana Taurasi of Spartak Vidnoe Moscow Region
Forward of the Year:
Agnieszka Bibrzycka (184-F/G-82) of UMMC Ekaterinburg
* she plays at both shooring guard and small forward positions Center of the Year:
Janell Burse (197-C-79) of TS Wisla Can-Pack Krakow
European Player of the Year:
Diana Taurasi of Spartak Vidnoe Moscow Region
* she has double USA and Italian citizenship, so she is considered
European Import of the Year:
Janell Burse (197-C-79) of TS Wisla Can-Pack Krakow
Defensive Player of the Year:
Candice Dupree (188-F/C-84) of Dobri Anjeli Kosice
Coach of the Year:
Jose Ignacio Hernandez of Wisla Can-Pak
Spartak Moscow Region clinch fourth straight
Euroleague title - Apr 11, 2010
3 Place
TS Wisla Can-Pak - UMMC
50-84
UMMC wrapped up their Euroleague campaign with victory. Today the
Russian powerhouse got a small consolation after a bitter loss to
Spartak Moscow Region in the semifinal. UMMC held off Wisla to earn the
third position in the Euroleague season. UMMC got to a quick start as
they accounted for the first four points in the encounter. But Wisla
soon recovered and finished the period strongly.
Marta Fernandez (178-F-81) knocked down 5 points in a 7:0 run from
the Polish team as they built a 17:12 lead into the second frame. UMMC
answered with a 9:0 run midway though the second quarter to take a 26:20
advantage. Wisla got within two points but UMMC stunned the Polish team
late in the half. UMMC unleashed a 12:2 run that put them up by 12
points at halftime 40:28. Janell Burse and Kobryn tried to keep Wisla in
visibility but the Russian team capped the third term with 15 points in
a row to open a 22-point lead. Agnieszka Bibrzycka and
Candace Parker (193-F/C-86, college:
Tennessee) tipped off the final term with five consecutive points
and UMMC never looked back en route to the victory.
Candace Parker produced 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead
UMMC.
Ann Wauters (194-C-80) finished with 14 points, while Agnieszka
Bibrzycka knocked down 9 points in the winning effort.
Iziane Castro (183-G/F-82) accounted for 14 points for Wisla. Janell
Burse delivered 11 points and 20 rebounds in the loss.
Final
Ros Casares - Spartak V MR
80-87
Spartak Moscow Region continued to write in Euroleague history as they
claimed the fourth straight title. They overcame Ros Casares to prove
once again their dominance in the European basketball.
Diana Taurasi (182-F/G-82, college:
Connecticut) had another sizzling performance for Spartak as she
poured in 29 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. She was named the MVP of the
Final Four. Ros Casares opened the game confidently.
Erika De Souza (197-C-82) and
Delisha Milton-Jones (186-F-74, college:
Florida) triggered a 7:0 run to secure an 11:4 lead three minutes
into the game. But Spartak quickly responded with 9 points in a row to
surge ahead. The teams traded baskets throughout the reminder of the
frame before
Janel McCarville (188-C-82, college:
Minnesota) sealed the outcome at 24:23 for Spartak. The exchange of
the strikes continued early in the second period. Osipova and
Janel McCarville helped the defending champions to a 37:31 lead
midway through the second term.
Ilona Korstine (183-G-80) fired 6 consecutive points to boost the
margin to a 45:34 mark.
Janel McCarville and
Ilona Korstine stretched the lead to 12 points before Palau capped
the half with a jumper to narrow the deficit at 10-point mark 39:49. Ros
Casares opened the second half on a 9:2 run. However
Diana Taurasi responded with quick four points to keep the Russian
team in front.
Erika De Souza and Snell narrowed the distance to a single point
56:57 late in the third quarter.
Ilona Korstine came up with timely baskets to ensure a 64:57
advantage for the visitors at the final break.
Ilona Korstine,
Janel McCarville and Osipova regained a double-digit lead for
Spartak almost three minutes into the fourth term. However Ros Casares
did not allow Spartak to run away. The Spanish team got back within 6
just under five minutes remaining.
Diana Taurasi silenced Valencia crowd with five straight points and
forced Ros Casares into timeout.
Erika De Souza and
Delisha Milton-Jones exchanged baskets with
Diana Taurasi and
Ilona Korstine as Spartak continued to stay comfortably in front.
Snell and
Delisha Milton-Jones fired four points in a row to keep Ros Casares
hopeful. But
Diana Taurasi went deadly from the stripe to seal the victory for
Spartak.
Janel McCarville scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the
winners.
Ilona Korstine contributed 16 points for the Russian team.
Delisha Milton-Jones responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 3
assists for Ros Casares.
Erika De Souza notched 16 points and 7 boards in the losing effort.
Euroleague All Star Game today in Gdynia (Pol)
- Mar 9, 2010
Europe - Rest of the World 93:89
Team Europe celebrated victory at the Euroleague All-Star Game tonight.
Agnieszka Bibrzycka (184-F/G-82, agency:
Data
Plus Group, college:
Abil.Christian) scored 20 points to ensure Europe victory in Gdynia.
She was named the MVP after the game. It was the fourth win for Europe
team in five Euroleague All-Star Games.
Agnieszka Bibrzycka and Horakova exploded with two three-pointers at
the start of the game to set things rolling for Europe. The margin grew
at 7 points before Rest of the World marked their presence. Dupree
helped the team to get within one. Delisha Milton-Jones exploded with
six points and Rest of the World 12:3 run to earn a 25:20 advantage
after the opening quarter. Tay McWilliams boosted the lead to 7 points
at the start of the second quarter. But Europe quickly erased the
deficit as the teams traded baskets throughout the second stanza. Marta
Fernandez capped the half with a lay-up to give Europe a 47:46
advantage. Diana Taurasi and Sophia Young tipped off the second part of
the encounter with five points to retain the lead for Rest of the World.
But Gruda,
Agnieszka Bibrzycka and Yilmaz put Europe in charge midway through
the third stanza.
Rebekkah Brunson (191-F/C-81, agency:
LBM Management, college:
Georgetown) stepped up for Rest of the World side as she nailed 7
points late in the quarter ensuring a 75:72 advantage for Pokey Chatman
team. The advantage grew at 5 points before Europe went on an 8:0 run to
earn a 84:79 lead with under five minutes to go. But it was not the end
of the intrigue. Whalen,
Angel McCoughtry (185-F-86, college:
Louisville) and Tay McWilliams helped their team to return into the
drivers seat. Rest of the World gained an 87:86 lead with just over
three minutes to go. However the reminder of the contest belonged to
Europe. They crowned the game with a 7:2 rally and snatched a narrow win
at the end.
Emmeline Ndongue (190-C-83) accounted for 12 points and 5 boards,
while
Laura Macchi (187-F-79) added 10 points for the winners.
Rebekkah Brunson replied with 15 points for Rest of the World.
Angel McCoughtry contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
Diana Taurasi celebrated the victory at the Three-Point Shootout as she
overcame Catherine Joens for the trophy.
Rest of the world Starting five:
Diana Taurasi (182-F/G-82, college:
Connecticut) (Sparatak Mosca),
Penelope Taylor (185-F-81) (Fenerbahce Istanbul),
Nicole Powell (188-G/F-82, college:
Stanford) (Fenerbahce Istanbul),
Janell Burse (197-C-79, college:
Tulane) (Wisla Can-Pack), Sophia Young (Galatasary Istanbul).
Bench: Lindsay Whalen (ZVVZ USK Praga), Catherine Joens (Rivas Ecopolis),
DeLisha Milton (Ros Casares Valencia), Angel McCoughtry (Good Angels
Kosice), Erin Phillips (Lotos Gdynia), Rebekkah Brunson (Cras Basket
Taranto), Taj Mc Williams (Frisco Sika Brno).
Head coach:
Pokey Chatman (Spartak Moscow Region), assistant coach Dariusz
Maciejewski (KSSSE AZS-PWSZ Gorzow).
Referees: Henrykh Bekish (Belarus), Petra Kremer (Germany), Fabiana Nitu
(Romania)
FIBA Europe announced the Stars for EuroLeague Women All-Star Game that will
take place in the capital of France on March 8th. The International Women day
will see Europe taking on the Rest of the World.
Two representatives from the Russian Superleague will start in the first five
for Europe.
Ann
Wauters (194-C-80) (CSKA Moscow) and
Agnieszka Bibrzycka (184-F/G-82, college:
Abil.Christian) (UMMC Ekaterinburg) will be joined by
Anna
Vajda (191-F/C-84) (MiZo Pecs 2010),
Celine Dumerc (168-G-82) (Bourges Basket), and
Shay
Doron (175-G-85, college:
Maryland) (Besiktas Cola Turka). For the Rest of the World Spartak M.R.
Vidnoje will have two stars
Lauren Jackson (196-F/C-81) and
Diana Taurasi (182-G-82, college:
Connecticut).
Alessandra Santos (200-C-73) (Bourges Basket),
Candice Dupree (188-F/C-84, college:
Temple) (Wisla Can-Pack), and
Dominique Canty (175-G/F-77, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
Alabama) (Wisla Can-Pack) will accompany them in the starting five for the
Rest of the World.
Last year Vidnoje, the home arena of Spartak Moscow Region waived to ALL STAR
GAME players and fans. An outstanding event, atmosphere, players, spectators and
we can continue to list all the special features of the show. European Stars
were stronger than the Rest of the World beating them 111:86. With the victories
in all quarters Europe was outstanding in the campaign.
Amaya Valdemoro (184-F/G-76) led the winners with 25 points and grabbed the
MVP award of the event.
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