Korisliiga, round 24: Bison is stronger than a bear. At least in Finnish Top League basketball. Karhu (Bear) from Kauhajoki lost today vs Bisons (Loimaa) 77-86 (41-47). The visitors (Bisons) won the rebounds 32-42 and were shooting better even from the charity stripe: Karhu 5/15 (33%), Bisons 17/22 (77%). J'Nathan Bullock (196-F-87, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Cleveland St.) (22 pts) and Giordan Watson (18 pts) were the only Karhu-players in double digits. Martin Zeno (196-G-85, college: Texas Tech) led again the Bisons (18-5) with 25pts/13rbs/8a. FoKoPo (Forssa) upset YMCA Lappeenranta with a strong start. FoKoPo was leading during the half time 41-23 and still 66-43, when the last quarter got started. YMCA LPR won quarter # 4 by 15 points (13-28), but FoKoPo won the contest 79-71. Jahmar Thorpe (198-F-84, college: Houston) and Markus Molenius (203-F-92) scored 20 pts each. Matthew Gibson (196-G-84) led the visitors with 22 pts. Team's Finnish players scored 10 points. YMCA LPR had two (2) FTs in this game! Kouvot from Kouvola crushed YMCA Lahti 80-56 (34-25). YMCA Lahti is 1-10 on the road and the start at Kouvola was weak. Kouvot (12-12) led 17-5 after the opening quarter. Chris Hester (192-G/F-79, college: E.Washington) leading Kouvot with 19 pts. Ilari Seppala (190-G-93) added 18 pts (treys 4/5). Louis Johnson (206-F/C-86, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management, college: W.Illinois) (16pts/10rbs) and Emmanuel Holloway (183-G-86, college: Illinois St.) (13 pts) were the only players on YMCA Lahti (5-19) roster over 10 points. Vilpas (Salo) lost at home vs Korikobrat (Lapua) 68-70 (29-29). Vilpas missed both Marquis Hall and/or Adam Brown. These American Guards are however no more on Vilpas (7-17) roster. Only Troy Barnies (200-F-89, college: Maine) and Shawn Atupem (200-F-89, college: Mt.St.Mary's) were in double digits. Dominique Coleman (190-G-84, college: Colorado) made the winning bucket at time 39:37. Dwight Tolbert (195-F-86, college: Lander) led Lapua (7-17) with 18 pts. Karhu - Bisons 77-86 (41-47). (J'Nathan Bullock 22/6, Giordan Watson 18, Tremaine Ford 8/6 - Martin Zeno 25/13/8a, Jeb Ivey 19, Mikko Koivisto 16. A: 615). FoKoPo - YMCA LPR 79-71 (41-23). (Jahmar Thorpe 20/9, Markus Molenius 20, Charlie Burgess 12/13/6a - Matt Gibson 22, Jason Conley 16/8, Greg Logins 12/8. A: 358). Kouvot - YMCA Lahti 80-56 (34-25). (Chris Hester 19, Ilari Seppala 18, Gilberto Clavell 17/9 - Louis Johnson 16/10, Emmanuel Holloway 13, Thomas Kelley 9. A: 888). Vilpas - Lapua 68-70 (29-29). (Troy Barnies 25/10, Shawn Atupem 12, Alex Vaenerberg 7/5a - Dwight Tolbert 18, Samuel Haanpaa 14, Dominique Coleman 12).
In Division 1 A YMCA Oulu lost third time this season vs Torpan Pojat (Helsinki). This time ToPo (11-5) was crushing YMCA Oulu (9-6) on the road in Oulu by 25 points 73-98 (35-61). Russell Frederick (185-PG-88, college: Philadelphia) netted 20 pts for the hosts. HL Coleman (202-F-74, college: Wyoming) scored 21 and Marcus Capers (193-G-89, college: Washington St.) 20 pts for ToPo. YMCA Oulu - ToPo 73-98 (35-61). (Russell Frederick 20, Dwight Coleman 19, Henri Vihavainen 12 - HL Coleman 21, Marcus Capers 20/9, Elias Kajander 17. A: 312).
Finland U16 posts three victories at the Nordic Championship - May 20, 2013
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Finland U16 posts three victories at the Nordic Championship. The team managed to seal the third place with 3-2 record.
Denmark U16 closed the first day with the win over Finland U16 68:61. The latter dominated the majority of the game and led 7 points after 30 minutes of the game. Denmark however needed a 24-10 surge to seal the victory. August Emil Haas stepped up wit18 points for the winners, while Jacob Larsen collected massive 15 points and 16 rebounds [read more]
Finland U16 posts three victories at the Nordic Championship. The team managed to seal the third place with 3-2 record. Denmark U16 closed the first day with the win over Finland U16 68:61. The latter dominated the majority of the game and led 7 points after 30 minutes of the game. Denmark however needed a 24-10 surge to seal the victory. August Emil Haas stepped up wit18 points for the winners, while Jacob Larsen collected massive 15 points and 16 rebounds. Matias Suvanto produced 12 Riku Laine had 11. Finland U16 closed day 2 with the victory over Estonia U16 61:57. The third quarter was decisive in the game when the Finnish players needed 23-9 to take control of the game. Tommi Rasi poured in 11 points for the winners and Jesse Haapanen as well as Karri Kallio posted 9 apiece. Siim Markus Post chipped in with 17 points in defeat, while Ivalo Pajumets and Kregor Hermet scored 12 each. In Day 3 Iceland U16 posted a 97:64 win against Finland U16. Iceland managed to win all the quarters in the game and dominated the court. Ragnar Fridriksson and Kristinn Palsson top-scored for the winners with 19 points each, while Hilmir Kristjansson brought 17. Aatu Kivimki chipped in with 14 in defeat, while Edon Maxhuni delivered 11. In Day 4 Finland U16 edged Norway U16 83:56. Norway managed to win the last period 19-12 but it was too late to catch up with the opponents. Matias Suvanto paced all the winners with 12 points, while Aatu Kivimaki netted 11 and Riku Laine chipped in with 10. Harald Frey answered with 23 points for the losing side in the game. Finland U16 outscored Sweden U16 62:51. Vili Nyman paced all the winners with 13 points and Matias Suvanto added 11. Tobias Sjoberg replied with 11 points in defeat, whilst Nils Johansson notched 8.
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.
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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).
Finland triumphs at Nordic Championship Men U18 - May 16, 2013
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Finland triumphs at Nordic Championship Men U18. The team won 4 games and lost one to Sweden.
Finland M18 started the campaign with the win over Denmark M18 81:74. The Finnish side won all the qaurters except the second one and it was enough for the win. Alexander Madsen (199-F/C-95) top-scored for the winners with 28 points, while Shawn Hopkins nailed 10. Rasmus Hansen (203-PF-95) answered with 26 points in defeat and Sebastian Aris Petersen produced 21 [read more]
Finland triumphs at Nordic Championship Men U18. The team won 4 games and lost one to Sweden. Finland M18 started the campaign with the win over Denmark M18 81:74. The Finnish side won all the qaurters except the second one and it was enough for the win. Alexander Madsen (199-F/C-95) top-scored for the winners with 28 points, while Shawn Hopkins nailed 10. Rasmus Hansen (203-PF-95) answered with 26 points in defeat and Sebastian Aris Petersen produced 21. In Day 2 Finland M18 won over Estonia M18 76:70. Trailing 4 points at the end of the first period, the champions looked better in the rest of the game and managed to seal a 6-point win. Oskar Michelsen (203-PF-95) and Alexander Madsen stepped up with 19 points each, while Henri Ventoniemi (201-PF-95) collected 18 points and 11 rebounds. Saimon Sutt scored 18 points in defeat and Jaagup Russak added 15. In Day 3 Finland M18 overcame Iceland M18 97:91. The Finnish side had only 1-point lead at the halftime, but then added a 33-26 spurt in the third quarter. Oskar Michelsen led the way with 27 points and Juho-Matti Henttonen (195-C-96) brought 21. Henri Niemisto notched 16, while Henri Ventoniemi posted 12. Dagur Kar Jonsson answered with 25 points in the losing effort. Later Finland M18 smashed Norway M18 101:66. Finland controlled the entire game and clinched their fourth consecutive win. Alexander Madsen top-scored for the winners with 29 points and 8 rebounds, while Henri Niemisto had 17. Sjur Dyb-Berg poured in 17 points in defeat and Johannes Dolven collected 12 points and the same number of rebounds. In Day 5 Sweden M18 upset Finland M18 87:78. That was the first loss for the Finnish side that managed to take the first place anyway. Caleb Musie top-scored for Sweden with 23 points and Jordan Peltier delivered 17. Alexander Madsen scored 14 points in the losing case, while Elias Eerikinharju ended up with 12.
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