Torpan Pojat Helsinki (SM-sarja) signed 30-year old American (has also Portuguese passport) center Kenya McBee (192-83). She played most recently at Leon Tregor B 29 in French LF2 league. McBee has played also professionally in Portugal (AD Vagos).
Niina Laaksonen, Venlakaisa Holtta and Kaisa Valtakari re-sign with Torpan Pojat Helsinki - May 20, 2013
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Niina Laaksonen (185-F/C-85), Venlakaisa Holtta (177-SG-84) and Kaisa Valtakari (177-F-87, college: Dowling) re-sign with Torpan Pojat Helsinki for the next season. Three players will remain with the team.
Venlakaisa Holtta is Finnish Shooting Guard that came to the team from Espoo. In 2011-2012 for Espoo Team (SM-sarja, starting five) she averaged 10.1ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 39 [read more]
Niina Laaksonen (185-F/C-85), Venlakaisa Holtta (177-SG-84) and Kaisa Valtakari (177-F-87, college: Dowling) re-sign with Torpan Pojat Helsinki for the next season. Three players will remain with the team. Venlakaisa Holtta is Finnish Shooting Guard that came to the team from Espoo. In 2011-2012 for Espoo Team (SM-sarja, starting five) she averaged 10.1ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 39.4%, 3PT: 36.0%, FT: 74.2%. In 2012-2013 for Torpan Pojat Helsinki (SM-sarja, starting five) she improved to 11.4ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 41.6%, 3PT: 33.5%, FT: 78.4%. Niina Laaksonen was named Eurobasket.com All-Finnish League Domestic Player of the Year -12, 13 and Eurobasket.com All-Finnish League Forward of the Year -13. In 2012-2013 for Torpan Pojat Helsinki (SM-sarja, starting five) she became the second top-scorer with 21.2ppg, Reb-3 (13.6rpg), 1.2apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 49.4%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 78.9%. She was also named into Eurobasket.com Finnish League All-Domestic Players Team -10, 11, 12, 13. Kaisa Valtakari will enter her third season with the team. In 2012-2013 for Torpan Pojat Helsinki (SM-sarja) she averaged 8.6ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 44.1%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 82.4%.
Finland U18 with two wins in five games at Nordic Cup - May 20, 2013
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Finnish U18 National Team registered two victories in five games played at the traditional Nordic Cup in Solna, Sweden. Finland thus occupied the fourth position.
Finland opened their campaign with a 53:46 victory over Denmark. Finland were down by two points after the first quarter but they picked up the tempo and surged ahead for a 31:26 halftime lead. Finland stretched the advantage to 15 points in the third quarter and sealed the victory at the end [read more]
Finnish U18 National Team registered two victories in five games played at the traditional Nordic Cup in Solna, Sweden. Finland thus occupied the fourth position. Finland opened their campaign with a 53:46 victory over Denmark. Finland were down by two points after the first quarter but they picked up the tempo and surged ahead for a 31:26 halftime lead. Finland stretched the advantage to 15 points in the third quarter and sealed the victory at the end. Latvala netted 8 points, while Elli Koskinen added 7 points for the winners. Kia Fisker responded with 10 points for Denmark. Anemone Scheel had 9 points in the loss. Next Finland faced Estonian counterparts. Estonia led comfortably by 9 points after three quarters of action. Finland came up with a furious comeback effort in the fourth frame and nearly stole the victory. But Estonia held on and escaped with a 42:40 success at the end. Kadri-Ann Lass notched 17 points for Estonia. Trine Kasemagi had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Elina Koskimies chipped in 7 points for Finland. Anni Jamsa provided 6 points in the losing case. Finland then surrendered against Iceland 61:66. Iceland piled up a 40:28 halftime lead and held on to it throughout the second half. Jonsdottir delivered 20 points for Iceland. Kristinardottir chipped in 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for the winners. Latvala responded with 15 points for Finland. Kujala had 13 points in the defeat. Norway also could not match Finland in the fourth game at the tournament 42:76. Finland led from start to finish earning a convincing win. Wilma Purhonen and Armi Anttila dropped 11 points each to lead the winners. Maja Foeleide responded with game-high 15 points for Norway. Vilde Tveito had 8 points in the loss. Finally Finland lost to Sweden 55:61 for the third loss at the tournament. Emma Eriksson stepped up with 22 points to propel Sweden to a 61:55 victory. Amanda Kantzy posted 10 points and 11 rebounds as Sweden clinched the trophy. Elli Koskinen responded with 14 points for Finland. Anni Jamsa had 8 points and 6 assists in the losing effort.
Tiina Sten celebrate with Wasserburg - May 10, 2013
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Tiina Sten (189-G/F-85, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: St.John's) celebrate with Wasserburg in Germany as her Wasserburg became 2012/2013 DBBL Champion. The latter needed an overtime 91:90 win in Game 4 for 3-1 victory in the series against Rhein MB. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 23-19 charge, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time and get a 1-point victory in overtime. TSV 1880 Wasserburg made 23-of-27 free shots (85 [read more]
Tiina Sten (189-G/F-85, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: St.John's) celebrate with Wasserburg in Germany as her Wasserburg became 2012/2013 DBBL Champion. The latter needed an overtime 91:90 win in Game 4 for 3-1 victory in the series against Rhein MB. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 23-19 charge, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time and get a 1-point victory in overtime. TSV 1880 Wasserburg made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Emma Cannon who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 38 points and 13 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). The former international swingman Anne Breitreiner contributed with 18 points for the winners. American forward Denise Beliveau replied with 20 points and 5 rebounds and Alyssa Karel added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Rhein Main Baskets. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. In 2012-2013 for TSV 1880 Wasserburg (Germany-DBBL) Tiina Sten averaged 8.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 39.4%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 69.6%. In German League her stats read 7.7 points per game.
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