Superleague Round 5: Top-ranked MIA wins another game - Nov 17, 2012
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What a coincidence that all visitors won their games.
Superleague top team - MIA (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat eleventh ranked STU (0-5) in Tbilisi 73-56. The game without a history. MIA led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 24 STU turnovers. International center Beka Bekauri (207-91) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. International Besik Lezhava (192-86) contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Vaja Janashia (203-93, college: High School) answered with 21 points for STU. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated MIA have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. STU at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. MIA's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena Armia. Leader Armia blasted bottom-ranked Sokhumi (0-4) in Tbilisi 94-63 keeping the perfect record after 5 rounds. Sokhumi is still unable to win any game. American forward Lamayn Wilson (204-80, college: Troy) stepped up and scored 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Giorgi Gamqrelidze chipped in 11 points and 6 assists. Forward Irakli Chlaidze (199-89) responded with 30 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Armia. Defending champion (4-0) moved-up to second place, which they share with Olimpi. Sokhumi lost their fourth game in a row. They still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Samedicino. Armia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi MIA. Leader Olimpi blasted bottom-ranked Samedicino-Academia (0-4) in Tbilisi 106-63 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 5 rounds. Samedicino-Academia is still unable to win any game. Levan Fatsatsia nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Giorgi Revazashvili came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for Samedicino-Academia in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Olimpi. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Armia. Samedicino-Academia lost their fourth game in a row. They still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Sokhumi. Olimpi will meet at home Kutaisi (#4) in the next round. Samedicino-Academia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Dinamo Tbilisi. The game in Tbilisi was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Energy Invest (4-1) played at the court of 7th ranked TSU (1-4). Energy Invest did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 90-72. The best player for the winners was Kyle Nelson who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Energy Invest moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kutaisi. TSU lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with four games lost. Energy Invest will have a break next round. TSU will play on the road against Batumi (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Batumi was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Kutaisi (4-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Batumi (1-4). Kutaisi managed to secure a 5-point victory 75-70 on Friday. Richard Matiashvili orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the third consecutive win for Kutaisi. They maintain fourth place with 4-1 record, which they share with Rustavi. Loser Batumi keeps the seventh position with four games lost. Kutaisi will face higher ranked Olimpi (#3) in Tbilisi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Batumi will play at home against TSU (#8) in Tbilisi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Superleague top team - MIA (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat eleventh ranked STU (0-5) in Tbilisi 73-56. The game without a history. MIA led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 24 STU turnovers. International center Beka Bekauri (207-91) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. International Besik Lezhava (192-86) contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Vaja Janashia (203-93, college: High School) answered with 21 points and forward Giorgi Pirvelashvili (201-88) added 18 points in the effort for STU. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. MIA have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. STU at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. MIA's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena Armia. Top scorers: STU Tbilisi: V.Janashia 21+4reb, G.Pirvelashvili 18+3reb+1ast, V.Tevzadze 4+4reb+2ast, L.Minashvili 3+2reb+1ast, Z.Korkotadze 2+8reb+1ast, T.Chachibaia 2+1reb MIA Academy: B.Lezhava 15+3reb+4ast, B.Bekauri 15+10reb, M.Bokolishvili 9+3reb, C.Prewitt 8+6reb, I.Londaridze 8+6reb+5ast, D.Vaughn 7+5reb+9ast
Leader Armia blasted bottom-ranked Sokhumi (0-4) in Tbilisi 94-63 keeping the perfect record after 5 rounds. Sokhumi is still unable to win any game. The game without a history. Armia led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Sokhumi's 26. Armia forced 23 Sokhumi turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American forward Lamayn Wilson (204-80, college: Troy) stepped up and scored 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and the former international point guard Giorgi Gamqrelidze (183-86, agency: FCM) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists. Forward Irakli Chlaidze (199-89) responded with 30 points and center Vakhtang Kadaria (205-89, college: Mineral Area CC) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Armia. Defending champion (4-0) moved-up to second place, which they share with Olimpi. Sokhumi lost their fourth game in a row. They still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Samedicino. Armia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi MIA. Top scorers: Sokhumi: I.Chlaidze 30+4reb+3ast, V.Kadaria 11+6reb+2ast, D.Dekanoidze 8+6reb, G.Kopaliani 6+3reb+2ast, G.Shvangiradze 3+3reb+1ast, R.Nazmiev 2+5reb+3ast Armia: L.Wilson 11+9reb+1ast, G.Sharabidze 11+2reb, G.Gamqrelidze 11+6ast, R.Atanelishvili 10+2reb+2ast, D.Ugrekhelidze 10+4reb, M.Faison 8+5reb+3ast
The game in Tbilisi was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Energy Invest (4-1) played at the court of 7th ranked TSU (1-4). Energy Invest did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 90-72. The game was mostly controlled by Energy Invest. TSU was better in fourth quarter 23-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Energy Invest forced 23 TSU turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Kyle Nelson (203-89, college: Augustana, IL, agency: N.E.T.) who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. His fellow American import guard Nate Bowie (183-86, college: Cent.Arkansas) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Four Energy Invest players scored in double figures. Guard George Khaniashvili (194-89) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Giorgi Tetelashvili (192-92) added 9 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Energy Invest moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kutaisi. TSU lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with four games lost. Energy Invest will have a break next round. TSU will play on the road against Batumi (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: TSU Tbilisi: G.Khaniashvili 21+5reb+2ast, G.Tetelashvili 9+3reb+4ast, G.Bakradze 8+2reb+4ast, L.Nozadze 8+3reb, I.Kobidze 8+7reb, S.Aselaini 4+10reb+1ast Rustavi: K.Nelson 22+8reb+7ast, N.Bowie 19+4reb+4ast, T.Toudjani 13+6reb+3ast, M.Abaishvili 12+5reb+3ast, Z.Machavariani 9+1reb+2ast, R.Atanelishvili 8+2reb
Leader Olimpi blasted bottom-ranked Samedicino-Academia (0-4) in Tbilisi 106-63 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 5 rounds. Samedicino-Academia is still unable to win any game. The game without a history. Olimpi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Olimpi outrebounded Samedicino-Academia 49-35 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Levan Fatsatsia nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Montenegrin center Stevan Milosevic (211-85, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 16 points and 12 rebounds. Five Olimpi players scored in double figures. Center Giorgi Revazashvili (208-91) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and forward Zurab Maisuradze (195-91) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Samedicino-Academia in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Olimpi. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Armia. Samedicino-Academia lost their fourth game in a row. They still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Sokhumi. Olimpi will meet at home Kutaisi (#4) in the next round. Samedicino-Academia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Dinamo Tbilisi. Top scorers: Samedicino: G.Revazashvili 13+10reb, Z.Maisuradze 13+5reb+2ast, I.Gabisonia 8+2reb+4ast, G.Gaprindashvili 8+2reb+5ast, L.Revazashvili 6+4reb+1ast, B.Tchitchveishvili 5+4reb+2ast Olimpi: N.Tutus 17+3reb+1ast, L.Fatsatsia 17+12reb+5ast, S.Milosevic 16+12reb+2ast, A.Dvalishvili 15+6reb+1ast, K.Tomaradze 14+5reb+2ast, M.Berishvili 9+5reb+3ast
The game in Batumi was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Kutaisi (4-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Batumi (1-4). Kutaisi managed to secure a 5-point victory 75-70 on Friday. Batumi trailed by 15 points after 3 quarters before a 26-16 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 70-75 at the end of the game. International center Richard Matiashvili (207-89) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Azerbaijani guard Zaur Pashayev (188-83) contributed with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Nika Ramishvili (179-94) answered with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Avtandil Eliashvili (200-89) added 17 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Batumi. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Kutaisi. They maintain fourth place with 4-1 record, which they share with Rustavi. Loser Batumi keeps the seventh position with four games lost. Kutaisi will face higher ranked Olimpi (#3) in Tbilisi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Batumi will play at home against TSU (#8) in Tbilisi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Batumi: N.Ramishvili 17+6reb+5ast, A.Eliashvili 17+5reb+1ast, G.Nanitashvili 15+1reb+5ast, G.Kvelashvili 11+7reb+2ast, I.Maisuradze 8+1reb+1ast, L.Keshelava 2+16reb+4ast Kutaisi: R.Matiashvili 21+15reb+4ast, Z.Pashayev 12+5reb+5ast, D.Barbakadze 12+4reb+1ast, R.Didia 11+5reb+4ast, B.Kvimsadze 9+9reb+2ast, G.Barbakadze 8+2reb
MIA Academy takes 2-1 Superleague Final - May 23, 2013
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MIA Academy - Olimpi 74-67 (2-1)
MIA Academy takes 2-1 Superleague Final. The hosts trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 25-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. MIA made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American center Kirk Archibeque (205-84, college: Fort Lewis) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds [read more]
MIA Academy takes 2-1 Superleague Final. The hosts trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 25-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. MIA made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American center Kirk Archibeque (205-84, college: Fort Lewis) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Deonta Vaughn (185-86, college: Cincinnati) contributed with 12 points and 9 assists for the winners. The former international forward Mikheil Berishvili (205-87) answered with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Montenegrin center Stevan Milosevic (211-85, agency: Interperformances) added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Olimpi. Top scorers: MIA Academy: K.Archibeque 22+12reb+2ast, B.Raymond 15+4reb+3ast, D.Vaughn 12+3reb+9ast, C.Prewitt 8+7reb+2ast, A.Lomouri 6+3reb+1ast, I.Londaridze 5+4reb Olimpi: M.Berishvili 19+5reb+2ast, S.Sokk 13+4reb+5ast, L.Fatsatsia 9+8reb+4ast, S.Milosevic 9+10reb+5ast, D.Moore 9, A.Dvalishvili 4
Viktor Sanikidze selected the top Georgian playing abroad in last week's games - May 22, 2013
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Georgians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international small forward Viktor Sanikidze (203-86). Heto a victory against the closely-ranked Armani Milano in the Italian SerieA in Wednesday night's game.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Georgians who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international small forward Viktor Sanikidze (203-86, currently plays in Italy). He led Montepaschi Siena to a victory against the closely-ranked Armani Milano (19-11) 90-80 in the Italian SerieA in Wednesday night's game.
Sanikidze recorded 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 30 minutes on the court.
Montepaschi Siena (18-12) is placed fifth in the SerieA.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This year Sanikidze averages: 6.3ppg, 5.1rpg, 2FGP: 58.9%(63-107), 3FGP: 40.4% and FT: 66.7% in the 36 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Georgian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international point guard Corey Fisher (186-88, agency: Beo Basket, college: Villanova, currently plays in Spain). He led FIATC Joventut to a victory over the closely-ranked Asefa Estudiantes (15-19) crushing them 112-75 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
Fisher was MVP of the game. He recorded 26 points (!!!) and added 9 passes in 22 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Fisher's second season in pro basketball. FIATC Joventut Badalona (16-18) is placed 11th in the ACB.
The Regular Season already ended.
It's Fisher's first year with the team.
Fisher is currently ninth on the list of top scorers with 13.8ppg.
This year his other stats are: 2.1rpg, 2.7apg, 2FGP: 44.4%, 3FGP: 36.3% and FT: 83.3% in the 32 games.
Fisher is a naturalized American.
Despite he played previously for the USA university national team, Fisher is currently a member of the Georgian senior national team. Strangely he has never played in Georgia.
#3. The Georgian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international point guard Georgi Tsintsadze (192-86, currently plays in Ukraine), who plays in the Ukrainian Superleague. Tsintsadze could not help Budivelnyk (28-11) in their last game on Monday. Despite his good performance the league leader Budivelnyk was defeated 86-74 on the road by the lower-ranked Azovmash (#3).
Tsintsadze was the second best scorer with 13 points. He also added 7 assists.
Tsintsadze's overall stats this season are: 9.0ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.9apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 45.6%, 3FGP: 32.9% and FT: 77.2%.
He is also a member of the Georgian senior national team.
#4. Small forward Manuchar Markoishvili (196-86, currently plays in Turkey) contributed to an easy victory against the eighth-ranked Tofas (12-18) crushing them 82-49 in the Turkish TBL on Tuesday night.
He scored 9 points and had 5 steals.
Galatasaray Medical Park Istanbul (27-3) is placed first in the TBL.
It was his team's 17th consecutive victory in a row.
Markoishvili is ranked second on the list of the most steals in the league.
His overall stats this season are: 9.9ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.1apg and 1.7spg.
Markoishvili is also Georgian national team player.
The list of other players, who all have Georgian passport but never been selected to any of Georgian national teams:
#1.Quinton Hosley (201-F/G-84, college: Fresno St., currently plays in Poland) was the major contributor in a Stelmet ZG's victory against the leader AZS Koszalin (18-14) 89-83 in the Polish TBL last Tuesday.
Hosley scored 16 points, grabbed 6 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 3 shots.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-6. Stelmet Zielona Gora (20-12) is placed third.
It's Hosley's first season with the team.
Hosley is ranked sixth on the list of the top scorers in the league and also on the list of most steals (first place).
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Hosley averages: 15.3ppg, 5.4rpg, 2.6apg and 2.4spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Strangely Hosley has never played in Georgia.
#2.Will Thomas (203-PF-86, currently plays in Turkey) contributed to Karsiyaka's victory against the closely-ranked Fenerbahce Ulker (24-6) 74-68 in the Turkish TBL last Saturday.
Thomas recorded 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 20 minutes.
Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (23-7) is placed fifth in the TBL.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Thomas has relatively good stats this year: 12.0ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.3apg in the 27 games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
Thomas used to play for Army Sport Klub Tbilisi in Georgian league.
#3.Guillermo Diaz (188-G-85, college: Miami, FL, currently plays in Puerto Rico) led Capitanes to a victory against the closely-ranked Brujos (10-12) 92-86 in the Puerto Rican BSN in Friday night's game.
He scored 16 points, had 5 boards, dished 3 assists and stole 3 balls in 29 minutes.
Capitanes de Arecibo (11-11) is placed fifth in the BSN.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Diaz's first season with the team.
Diaz has relatively good stats this year: 10.5ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.2apg and 1.5spg in the six games.
Olimpi - MIA Academy 86-65 (1-1)
Olimpi tied the Finals at 1-1. The game without a history. Olimpi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to MIA's 34. Forward Levan Fatsatsia (198-88) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds [read more]
Olimpi tied the Finals at 1-1. The game without a history. Olimpi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to MIA's 34. Forward Levan Fatsatsia (198-88) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Greek-Estonian point guard Sten-Timmu Sokk (181-89) contributed with 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American swingman Benjamin Raymond (198-87, college: Xavier, agency: KMG Sports Management) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import center Kirk Archibeque (205-84, college: Fort Lewis) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for MIA. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Olimpi: S.Sokk 17+1reb+3ast, L.Fatsatsia 17+10reb+3ast, D.Moore 15+3reb+2ast, A.Dvalishvili 9+7reb+2ast, M.Berishvili 9+6reb+3ast, S.Milosevic 7+10reb+2ast MIA Academy: B.Raymond 21+7reb+1ast, K.Archibeque 12+7reb, D.Vaughn 12+5ast, C.Prewitt 5+3reb+1ast, V.Kounas 5+5reb+4ast, R.Rogava 3
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