1st Division Round 9: KaU Koris keep a leadership position in their group - Nov 19, 2012
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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked KaU Koris as it allowed them to take a leadership position in Division. KaU Koris defeated 8th ranked BC Jyvaskyla in Karkkila 76-58. The game was mostly controlled by KaU Koris. BC Jyvaskyla managed to win second period 21-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. KaU Koris looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by BC Jyvaskyla's players. 24 personal fouls committed by BC Jyvaskyla helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Sami Syrjala (197-81) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Center Lauri Jarvinen (185-85) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Nafis Ricks (188, college: Missouri St.) who recorded 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. BC Jyvaskyla at the other side keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. BC Jyvaskyla will play next round against Jarvenpaa trying to get back on the winning streak. KaU Koris will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked TuNMKY in Turun. Top ranked TuNMKY (6-3) recorded its third loss in Turun. Hosts were rolled over by fifth ranked HBA-Marsky (5-4) 105-81. It was a good game for guard Joni Herrala (190-94) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals. Oskar Michelsen contributed with 32 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Sakari Salminen (200-87) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for TuNMKY. TuNMKY's coach Ray Ailus gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. HBA-Marsky moved-up to fourth place in Division. Newly promoted TuNMKY dropped to the third position with three games lost. HBA-Marsky will play against league's second-placed Kerava Energia Team on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TuNMKY will play against the league's leader KaU Koris in Karkkila and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game was played in Jyvaskyla where Kerava Energia Team (#4) beat host JyWe (#3) 82-77 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in Division. Arsene Towa stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Kerava Energia Team's coach Arsene Towa used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Ville Pyykkonen with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Kerava Energia Team (6-3) moved-up to second place in Division. JyWe at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Kerava Energia Team will meet at home HBA-Marsky (#4) in the next round. JyWe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jyvaskyla BC Jyvaskyla. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Aanekosken Huima (4-4) against fourth ranked Tapiolan Honka (5-3) on Sunday night. Visiting Aanekosken Huima was crushed by Tapiolan Honka in Tapiolan 108-88. It was a key game for the second position in Division. The game was dominated by American players. Eric Brennan nailed 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Tapiolan Honka's coach Pekka Salminen allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Tapiolan Honka moved-up to second place in Division. Aanekosken Huima at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Tapiolan Honka's next round opponent will be Ura Basket (#9) in Kaarina and are hoping to win another game. Aanekosken Huima will play at home against the league's leader Porvoon Tarmo. Bottom-ranked Ura Basket (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 107-63 loss to fourth ranked Torpan Pojat (5-3) in Helsinki on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was HL Coleman who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds. Ura Basket's coach Lars Ekstrom already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Torpan Pojat moved-up to third place in Division. Loser Ura Basket still closes the standings with eight games lost. Torpan Pojat will face Pyrinto II (#8) in Tampere in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Ura Basket will play at home against the league's second-placed Tapiolan Honka and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: In Division Oulun NMKY defeated SayRi in a road game 94-77. BC Nokia beat Pyrinto II at home 86-70. Espoo Basket was destroyed by Jarvenpaa on the opponent's court 84-62.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Aanekosken Huima (4-4) against fourth ranked Tapiolan Honka (5-3) on Sunday night. Visiting Aanekosken Huima was crushed by Tapiolan Honka in Tapiolan 108-88. It was a key game for the second position in Division. The game was mostly controlled by Tapiolan Honka. Aanekosken Huima was better in second period 26-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tapiolan Honka dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Aanekosken Huima's 52. Tapiolan Honka forced 20 Aanekosken Huima turnovers and had a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Eric Brennan (201-89, college: Kutztown) nailed 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Ronnie Clark (195-81) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Tapiolan Honka players scored in double figures. Tapiolan Honka's coach Pekka Salminen allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Andre Stephens (202-87, college: S.Mississippi) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and guard DeAndre Mays (188-87, college: Youngstown St., agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) added 25 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Aanekosken Huima in the defeat. Tapiolan Honka moved-up to second place in Division. Aanekosken Huima at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Tapiolan Honka's next round opponent will be Ura Basket (#9) in Kaarina and are hoping to win another game. Aanekosken Huima will play at home against the league's leader Porvoon Tarmo. Top scorers: Tapiolan Honka: E.Brennan 18+7reb+1ast, R.Clark 17+5reb+3ast, A.Vanjoki 15+1reb, V.Puotila 14+3reb+2ast, D.Dolenc 11+3reb, I.Sirola 9+5reb Huima: A.Stephens 27+12reb+1ast, D.Mays 25+8reb, J.Uecker 10+4reb, S.Kajander 8+1reb, P.Ranta 8+1reb, M.Santa 4+1reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Saynatsalon Riento's (3-5) home loss to sixth ranked Oulun NMKY (4-3) 77-94 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 94-77. The game was also dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was point guard Russell Frederick (185-88, college: Philadelphia) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Josh Nofflet (194-88, college: Lee) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Nicholas Pederson (203-85) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and power forward Eryk Thomas (200-85, college: E.Tenn.St.) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Saynatsalon Riento's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Oulun NMKY moved-up to fifth place in Division. Loser Saynatsalon Riento keeps the seventh position with five games lost. Oulun NMKY will face higher ranked BC Nokia (#4) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Oulun NMKY: R.Frederick 24+10reb+4ast, J.Nofflet 23+8reb+2ast, D.Coleman 23+5reb+2ast, H.Vihavainen 10+5reb, J.Siivikko 9+1reb, A.Kemppainen 3+2reb SayRi: N.Pederson 20+11reb+1ast, C.Collins 13+6reb, J.Parkkinen 13+2reb, E.Thomas 11+5reb+4ast, K.Naukkarinen 9+1reb+2ast, T.Kuukkanen 5+3reb
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked BC Nokia (4-3) defeated at home 8th ranked Pyrinto II (3-5) 86-70 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by BC Nokia. Pyrinto II was better in third quarter 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Pyrinto II 41-25 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American power forward Brian Moultrie (198-87, college: Armstr.Atlantic) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Timo Riihela (193-80) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five BC Nokia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Joni Harjula (189-83) who recorded 23 points and Jari Pulkkinen (203-84) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Pyrinto II's coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. BC Nokia moved-up to fourth place in Division. Loser Pyrinto II keeps the eighth position with five games lost. BC Nokia will face Oulun NMKY (#5) on the road in the next round. Pyrinto II will play against Torpan Pojat in Helsinki. Top scorers: BC Nokia: B.Moultrie 22+17reb+3ast, T.Riihela 20+7reb+5ast, K.Woods 13+10reb+1ast, A.Keski-Koukkari 11+1reb, V.Tuominen 10+1reb, H.Jokinen 5+2reb+1ast Pyrinto II: J.Harjula 23+2reb+3ast, J.Pulkkinen 13+9reb+2ast, O.Heinonen 11+4reb, S.Liljeberg 8+4reb, K.Rasinaho 6+2reb+1ast, T.Palmi 3+2reb
Bottom-ranked Ura Basket (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 107-63 loss to fourth ranked Torpan Pojat (5-3) in Helsinki on Friday evening. The game without a history. Torpan Pojat led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Ura Basket to just 7 points in third quarter. Torpan Pojat dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Ura Basket's 30. Torpan Pojat forced 25 Ura Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Torpan Pojat looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Ura Basket's players. The best player for the winners was American forward HL Coleman (202-74, college: Wyoming) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Devin Ginty (188-89, college: San Diego, agency: SDJ Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 assists and 5 steals. Ginty is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Torpan Pojat players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Santeri Latvala (186-91) who recorded 20 points and American guard Nolan Richardson (188-84, college: Midwestern St.) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Ura Basket's coach Lars Ekstrom already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Torpan Pojat moved-up to third place in Division. Loser Ura Basket still closes the standings with eight games lost. Torpan Pojat will face Pyrinto II (#8) in Tampere in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Ura Basket will play at home against the league's second-placed Tapiolan Honka and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: ToPo: D.Ginty 24+2reb+11ast, H.Coleman 23+15reb+3ast, M.Capers 18+13reb+1ast, S.Beatovic 16+2reb+1ast, T.Kulha 11+3reb+1ast, S.Niskanen 6+5reb Ura Basket: S.Latvala 20+4reb+1ast, N.Richardson 15+5reb+2ast, M.Ahokas 7+5reb, J.Forsstrom 6, J.Kukkonen 4+2reb+2ast, O.Virolainen 4+1reb
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked KaU Koris as it allowed them to take a leadership position in Division. KaU Koris defeated 8th ranked BC Jyvaskyla in Karkkila 76-58. The game was mostly controlled by KaU Koris. BC Jyvaskyla managed to win second period 21-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. KaU Koris looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by BC Jyvaskyla's players. 24 personal fouls committed by BC Jyvaskyla helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Sami Syrjala (197-81) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Center Lauri Jarvinen (185-85) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Five KaU Koris players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Nafis Ricks (188, college: Missouri St.) who recorded 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Michael Corpening (203-87, college: S.Wesleyan) added 16 points and 12 rebounds respectively. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. BC Jyvaskyla at the other side keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. BC Jyvaskyla will play next round against Jarvenpaa trying to get back on the winning streak. KaU Koris will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked TuNMKY in Turun. Top scorers: KaU Koris: S.Syrjala 25+16reb, T.Sakala 12+10reb, L.Jarvinen 12+5reb+12ast, K.Tolvanen 11+1reb+1ast, J.Kinnunen 11+6ast, I.Heino 3+2reb+1ast BC Jyvaskyla: N.Ricks 18+9reb+4ast, M.Corpening 16+12reb, M.Markkanen 12+5reb, T.Toyryla 4+1ast, A.Tarasanski 4+3reb, J.Bjork 2+3reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Espoo Basket's (2-7) road loss to sixth ranked Jarvenpaa (4-5) 62-84 on Sunday. The game without a history. Jarvenpaa led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Jarvenpaa outrebounded Espoo Basket 50-37 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Gambian power forward Pierre Jallow (203-79, college: William Jewell) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Jesse Viita (186-93) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Jarvenpaa players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican forward Jose Domingues Del Villar (195-84, college: Brewton Parker) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Oscar Andersen (195-93) added 17 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Jarvenpaa maintains sixth place in Division with 4-5 record. Espoo Basket at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. Jarvenpaa will face BC Jyvaskyla (#8) on the road in the next round. Espoo Basket will play against JyWe in Jyvaskyla and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Jarvenpaa: P.Jallow 19+13reb+2ast, S.Oja 14+6reb+2ast, J.Viita 14+9reb+4ast, V.Tarjanne 12+3reb+2ast, O.Laakkonen 9+8reb, J.Rautiainen 6+3reb+1ast Espoo Basket: O.Andersen 17+2reb+2ast, J.Domingues Del Villar 13+9reb+1ast, N.Dolenc 8+4reb, M.Hautala 8+3reb, K.Nurminen 5+4reb, J.Ohtonen 4+6reb
Top ranked TuNMKY (6-3) recorded its third loss in Turun. Hosts were rolled over by fifth ranked HBA-Marsky (5-4) 105-81. It looked good early as TuNMKY took an 4-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then HBA-Marsky had a 25-13 second period charge getting the lead and TuNMKY was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 81-105. HBA-Marsky forced 26 TuNMKY turnovers. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. HBA-Marsky brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. TuNMKY was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for guard Joni Herrala (190-94) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals. Oskar Michelsen (203-95) contributed with 32 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Sakari Salminen (200-87) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and swingman Timka Jaakkola (191-94) added 17 points in the effort for TuNMKY. Five HBA-Marsky and four TuNMKY players scored in double figures. TuNMKY's coach Ray Ailus gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. HBA-Marsky moved-up to fourth place in Division. Newly promoted TuNMKY dropped to the third position with three games lost. HBA-Marsky will play against league's second-placed Kerava Energia Team on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TuNMKY will play against the league's leader KaU Koris in Karkkila and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: HBA-Marsky: O.Michelsen 32+7reb+1ast, J.Herrala 26+5reb+13ast, H.Niemisto 16+2reb+2ast, S.Nieminen 10+3reb, M.Nuolivirta 10+5reb, F.Aidoo 6+2reb TuNMKY: S.Salminen 25+14reb+1ast, T.Jaakkola 17+3reb+3ast, J.Mikone 14+4reb+2ast, J.Valtonen 10+3reb+2ast, P.Luomala 8+5reb+3ast, V.Hanninen 5+2reb+1ast
An interesting game was played in Jyvaskyla where Kerava Energia Team (#4) beat host JyWe (#3) 82-77 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the second position in Division. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Kerava Energia Team outrebounded JyWe 42-26 including 18 on the offensive glass. Cameroonian forward Arsene Towa (191-81) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Cameroonian power forward Rudolf Mua (201-80) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. Kerava Energia Team's coach Arsene Towa used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was forward Ville Pyykkonen (203-77) with 15 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Joni Hautsalo (175-91) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kerava Energia Team (6-3) moved-up to second place in Division. JyWe at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Kerava Energia Team will meet at home HBA-Marsky (#4) in the next round. JyWe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jyvaskyla BC Jyvaskyla. Top scorers: Kerava ET: A.Towa 23+12reb, R.Mua 21+6reb, P.Pitkanen 12+3reb, L.Trice Little 10+10reb+3ast, A.Heiskanen 5+5reb, E.Sahlberg 5+1reb JyWe: J.Nuutinen 18+3reb, J.Hautsalo 18+4reb, V.Pyykkonen 15+9reb, V.Vaisanen 10+1reb+2ast, H.Keskitalo 8+7reb+2ast, L.Luokomaa 3+1ast
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KORISLIIGA: It's Bisons second time - May 17, 2013
Korisliiga, Finals, Game # 5: The very last game of the season 2012-13. Bisons (Loimaa) vs KTP (Kotka) and mentally stronger team won. Bisons winning last season Finnish Championship first time ever and now, when playing the second season in Top League, winning the second Finnish Championship. Bisons beat KTP 85-67 (37-32). Quarters: 13-15, 24-17, 21-21, 27-14. Victories then 3-2 for the Bisons.
The beginning of this important contest was so nervous [read more]
Korisliiga, Finals, Game # 5: The very last game of the season 2012-13. Bisons (Loimaa) vs KTP (Kotka) and mentally stronger team won. Bisons winning last season Finnish Championship first time ever and now, when playing the second season in Top League, winning the second Finnish Championship. Bisons beat KTP 85-67 (37-32). Quarters: 13-15, 24-17, 21-21, 27-14. Victories then 3-2 for the Bisons. The beginning of this important contest was so nervous. After 16 minutes 10 points had been done. Bisons was leading 6-4! But during the second and last quarter the hosts were so much better in shooting, in rebounds, in everything. The primus motor was Martin Zeno (196-G-85, college: Texas Tech), whose energy is almost unbounded. Zeno led Bisons with 23pts/12rbs/6a! Jeb Ivey (190-G-80, college: Portland St.) was 5/9 from down town, but he missed FT # 52 and the new record is then 51 FTs made in a row. Ivey has also made at least one 3-pointer in 159 consecutive games starting in September 2010, when playing on KTP roster. Ryan McDade (201-F-80, college: N.Arizona) grabbed 15 rebounds and Ville Makalainen (194-F-85, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) surprised with 15 pts. KTP's Finnish players combined tiny two (2) points in this game! Sefton Barrett (196-SF-83, college: Cent.Michigan) led the visitors with 23 pts. Devonne Giles (203-F-83, college: Texas Tech) added 18 pts. KTP Head Coach Sami Toiviainen was disappointed - of course. "The better team won. My players hardly made any big shot in this fifth final". Bisons Head Coach Greg Gibson was a happy man. "My players were mentally tough, unbelievable tough!" Also game MVP Zeno was smiling, when the fight was over: "We are playing as a family. Fantastic Finals, fantastic season!" Bisons - KTP 85-67 (37-32). (Martin Zeno 23/12/6a, Jeb Ivey 22, Ville Makalainen 15, Ryan McDade 4/15. 1 - 67% (14/21), 2 - 68% (19/28), 3 - 35% (11/31). R: 27+12=39. TO: 13. - Sefton Barrett 23, Devonne Giles 18/6, Bojan Sarcevic 14, Antwine Williams 10. 1 - 65% (11/17), 2 - 54% (19/35), 3 - 25% (6/24). R: 19+8=27. TO: 12. A: 1256).
Korisliiga, Finals, Game # 4: KTP (Kotka) shooting well, winning the rebounds and saving this time the lead captured during the first half. Bisons (Loimaa) lost three quarters and KTP tied the wins 2-2. Final Game # 5 will be needed. The very last game of this season on Friday, May 17, at Loimaa. The digits tonight for KTP 94-78 (43-33). Quarters: 15-17, 28-16, 28-25, 23-20 [read more]
Korisliiga, Finals, Game # 4: KTP (Kotka) shooting well, winning the rebounds and saving this time the lead captured during the first half. Bisons (Loimaa) lost three quarters and KTP tied the wins 2-2. Final Game # 5 will be needed. The very last game of this season on Friday, May 17, at Loimaa. The digits tonight for KTP 94-78 (43-33). Quarters: 15-17, 28-16, 28-25, 23-20. Bisons had won two games in a row, when KTP's key player Devonne Giles (203-F-83, college: Texas Tech) had struggled and scored only 10 points in two contests. This time Giles had six pts already in 2:27 minutes and 21 in the game. Also Antwine Williams (192-F-75, agency: Prossin Sports Management Inc., college: N.Colorado) was finally on his own level, when leading KTP with game high 24 pts and eight rbs. When Sefton Barrett (196-SF-83, college: Cent.Michigan) scored 19 pts and Bojan Sarcevic (190-G-88) added 13 pts, KTP got 77 points from these four foreigners. Bisons' three Americans combined 41 points. When sharpshooter Mikko Koivisto (194-G-87, college: NC-Greensboro) netted only three pts and the whole team grabbed tiny 25 rbs, KTP was able to win and make the season go on. Well, one more game and Finnish Champion will be known. Friday night fever at Loimaa will be something to experience! KTP - Bisons 94-78 (43-33). (Antwine Williams 24/8, Devonne Giles 21/7, Sefton Barrett 19/7, Bojan Sarcevic 13/5. 1 - 83% (5/6), 2 - 69% (31/45), 3 - 47% (9/19). R: 26+9=35. TO: 10. - Martin Zeno 15/6, Jeb Ivey 15/6a, Ville Makalainen 15, Matti Nuutinen 12, Ryan McDade 11/8. 1 - 67% (8/12), 2 - 5 (% (23/40), 3 - 35% (8/23). R: 16+9=25. TO: 6. A: 1417).
American Terence Stansbury , 52, will return back to Finland. Stansbury and Top League (Korisliiga) Team Korikobrat (Lapua) have signed a 1+1 year contract. Stansbury will be Lapua's new Head Coach!
Lapua, starting the second season on top level in Finland, will get a lot of experience in Coach Stansbury [read more]
American Terence Stansbury , 52, will return back to Finland. Stansbury and Top League (Korisliiga) Team Korikobrat (Lapua) have signed a 1+1 year contract. Stansbury will be Lapua's new Head Coach! Lapua, starting the second season on top level in Finland, will get a lot of experience in Coach Stansbury. As a player two years in the NBA (Indiana Pacers) 1984-86, later six years in France, a year in Israel, one season in Greece, then one and a half years again in France, one and a half years in Belgium and two seasons in Holland. Finally coaching in Finland 2003-04 (BC JKL) and 2004-05 (Huima). Stansbury's coaching career continued in Luxembourg (three years) and in Holland (three years). This man knows this ball game. Very interesting "catch"!
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