Group A Andorra - Moldova 100:84 Andorra earned the second straight win at the European Championship for Small Countries. They held off Moldova to win Group A. Moldova finished in the second position at 1-1 record. Daniel Marin (192-SF-78) stepped up with 33 points to lead the winners. Andorra unloaded 27 points in the starting quarter to take a 7-point lead. Moldova bounced back in the second quarter. They fired 24 points to narrow the deficit at 4-point mark 44:48. But Andorra took over after the big break. They held Moldova to 15 points in the third period to earn an 11-point lead heading into the fourth frame. Andorra did not slow down throughout the fourth term and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Jorge Olcina (190-F-76) provided 17 points, while Cinto Gabriel (199-C-87) had 15 points for the winning side. Anton Rulevski (194-SF-88) responded with 22 points for Moldova. Nicolai Coputerco (191-SG-85) and Andrus notched 13 points each in the loss.
Group B Scotland - San Marino 71:68 Scotland earned the initial victory at the European Championship for Small Countries. They defeated hosting San Marino for 1-1 record. San Marino slipped at 1-1 record after the loss. Scott Russell (182-PG-81) notched 19 points for the winners. Scotland built a 20:18 lead ten minutes into the game. But the hosts adjusted defensively and pulled in front for a 33:32 halftime lead. Scotland denied the deficit in the third term. The teams entered the final frame tied at 50. Scotland spurred ahead late in the regulation and held on to win the game at the end. Nicholas Collins (195-F-84) posted 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Alistair Mackay (208-C-91) added 18 points and 13 rebounds for Scotland. Andrea Raschi (198-SG-79) answered with 24 points and 11 rebounds for San Marino.
San Marino - Malta 71:69 San Marino posted the second win at the European Championship for Small Countries. They nipped Malta to occupy the top position in Group B. Andrea Raschi came up with 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead the winners. Malta finished second at 2-1 record. San Marino will now take on Moldova, while Malta will face Andorra in the semis. Malta snatched a 13:12 lead ten minutes into the game. The teams traded baskets throughout the second quarter as Malta ensured a 34:33 halftime lead. Malta stretched the lead in the third term. They ensured an 8-point buffer before the fourth frame. But San Marino went on a massive run in the final quarter to turn things around. Stefano Rossini knocked down a jumper with one second remaining to seal the victory for San Marino. Stefano Rossini notched 20 points for the winners. Federico Cardinali added 11 points for the hosts. Darryl Jackson (189-SG-85, agency: Interperformances, college: Warner Pacific) answered with 21 points for Malta. Samuel Deguara (223-C-91) had 17 points in the loss.
Rimantas Kaukenas and Darius Songaila confirm EuroBasket absence - May 23, 2013
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Rimantas Kaukenas (192-SG-77, college: Seton Hall) and Darius Songaila (204-C/F-78, agency: Priority Sports, college: Wake Forest) confirm EuroBasket absence. Two Lithuanian veterans will not help the National team in Slovenia.
Rimantas Kaukenas enjoys the season with Zalgiris. The Lithuanian star came back from Italy last year. Montepaschi Siena enjoyed two seasons with the shooting guard Rimantas Kaukenas. In 2011-2012 for Montepaschi Siena he averaged 14 [read more]
Rimantas Kaukenas (192-SG-77, college: Seton Hall) and Darius Songaila (204-C/F-78, agency: Priority Sports, college: Wake Forest) confirm EuroBasket absence. Two Lithuanian veterans will not help the National team in Slovenia. Rimantas Kaukenas enjoys the season with Zalgiris. The Lithuanian star came back from Italy last year. Montepaschi Siena enjoyed two seasons with the shooting guard Rimantas Kaukenas. In 2011-2012 for Montepaschi Siena he averaged 14.5ppg, 2.2rpg, 2.5apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 64.3% in Euroleague and in Italian League after 23 games showed 9.5ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 47.0%, 3PT: 36.5%, FT: 84.1%. Earlier Rimantas Kaukenas played for Real Madrid. He played 18 Euroleague games collecting 10.3 ppg, 1.1 rpg and 1.3 apg. In the Spanish league, Kaukenas added 8.3 ppg, 1.1 rpg and 1.1 apg for 29 games. Darius Songaila finished the season with BC Donetsk (Ukraine-Superleague). In EuroCup his stats read 13.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 56.3%, FT: 84.6%. In Ukrainian Superleague he showed 15. 9 points per game.
Jasmin Repesa will guide Croatia at Eurobasket 2013 - May 22, 2013
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Jasmin Repesa will guide Croatia at Eurobasket 2013. The Coach made the decision after Unicaja Malaga did not prolong the contract with him for another season.
Yesterday we announced that Jasmin Repesa was not going to stay with Unicaja Malaga reportedly. The Spanish media reports that the team decided to part ways with the coach after his failure to lead Unicaja into the ACB playoffs. Unicaja finished the regular season in the ninth position at 18-16 record [read more]
Jasmin Repesa will guide Croatia at Eurobasket 2013. The Coach made the decision after Unicaja Malaga did not prolong the contract with him for another season. Yesterday we announced that Jasmin Repesa was not going to stay with Unicaja Malaga reportedly. The Spanish media reports that the team decided to part ways with the coach after his failure to lead Unicaja into the ACB playoffs. Unicaja finished the regular season in the ninth position at 18-16 record. The Malaga team also failed to make it into EuroLeague playoffs occupying the fifth position in the second stage Group E. Jasmin Repesa took over Unicaja at the start of the season. He signed 1+1 contract then. Last season the Croatian specialist worked with KK Cibona. He led the team to the A1 title. Eurobasket.com named Jasmin Repesa All-Croatian A1 League Coach of the Year. Repesa used to work in Croatia, Turkey, Poland and Italy before. He also guided the Croatian and Polish National Teams. Repesa, expects all eligible players to be available for selection on the Croatia squad that will travel to EuroBasket.
Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka look forward to Eurobasket 2013 - May 21, 2013
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Marc Gasol (216-C-85, agency: Interperformances) and Serge Ibaka (208-C/F-89) look forward to Eurobasket 2013. Juan Antonio Orenga is sure both of them can play on the same level as absent Pau Gasol.
Marc Gasol spent his best season in NBA. He has been named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year. LeBron James finished second, with Serge Ibaka finishing third. In 2011-2012 for Memphis Grizzlies (NBA, starting five) Marc Gasol 14.6 points per game and 7 [read more]
Marc Gasol (216-C-85, agency: Interperformances) and Serge Ibaka (208-C/F-89) look forward to Eurobasket 2013. Juan Antonio Orenga is sure both of them can play on the same level as absent Pau Gasol. Marc Gasol spent his best season in NBA. He has been named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year. LeBron James finished second, with Serge Ibaka finishing third. In 2011-2012 for Memphis Grizzlies (NBA, starting five) Marc Gasol 14.6 points per game and 7.6 rebounds. In the first Semifinal game he scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Serge Ibakas season in NBA is finished. His Oklahoma City Thunder lost to Marc Gasols Memphis in the Quarterfinal series. This season he showed massive 13.1 points per game and had 7.8 rebounds.
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