Ahmad Smith is a 27 year old 194cm guard from Virginia that is playing fort he Kirchheim Knights. He played at St.Bonaventure (NCAA) from 2002-2006 and in his senior year played 28 games: ScoreA10-8 (14.2ppg), RebA10-10 (6.2rpg), AssistsA10-9 (3.5apg), FGP: 41.0%, 3PT: 31.1%, FT: 59.8%. In 2006-2007, he played for Mardyke UCC Demons Cork (Ireland-SuperLeague): 9 games: 18.9ppg, 5.7rpg, 4.2apg, FGP: 51.6%, 3PT: 37.1%, FT: 60.8%. In 2007-2008, he played for SVD 49 Dortmund (Regionalliga): 6 games: 30.2ppg. In 2008-2009, he played for : BSV Wulfen (Germany-Regionalliga) 23.5ppg, 10.1rpg, 6.0apg, 3PT: 35.2%. In 2009-2010, he played for Hertener Loewen (Germany-ProB)29 games: 18.2ppg, Reb-2 (8.7rpg), Assists-1 (7.1apg), 1.2spg, FGP: 50.2%, 3PT: 34.9%, FT: 69.5%. Last season, he played for s Oliver Baskets Wuerzburg (Germany-ProA): left before the season started, then moved to SVD 49 Dortmund (Germany-Regionalliga): 6 games: 12.8ppg, waived in Nov.'10, in Jan.'11 signed at Nuernberger Basketball Club (Germany-ProB, starting five): 15 games: 8.3ppg, 6.8rpg, Assists-1 (7.1apg), 1.4spg, FGP: 39.1%, 3PT: 28.2%, FT: 69.1%. He spoke to eurobasket after the 88-82 win against MBC in the first game of the PRO A finals.
Congrats on the 88-82 win against MBC in the last home game of the season. Was this the loudest that you have seen the arena this season?
Thanks Miles, yeah the environment in our gym was amazing and the fans really played a huge part in our win.
MBC had the 42-41 lead at halftime. The game was as tight as could be. Why wasnt any team able to break away in the first half?
Both teams were playing solid defense so it was difficult to increase the leads.
The Kircheim Knights were able to pull away in the third quarter and lead 66-58. What was key for being able to have the 8 point lead after 30 minutes?
We were able to get some key defensive stops, and that lead to our fast break.
Kirchheim buckled down in the fourth quarter getting the win. Despite giving up 82 points, how pleased were you overall with the defensive performance of the Knights?
I was satisfied with our performance we forced them to take some tough shots. We have to continue to play tough defense in game 2.
Jordan Collins had a strong game with 24 points, but how key was it keeping Arizona Reid at 6 points at 3/10 shooting?
That was a huge key he's a talented offensive player we tried to force him to take tough shots contested.
You had a great game with 6 points, 12 rebounds and 18 assists. You seemed to be in the zone with your play making. Did it get easier as the game went on getting into an assist groove?
I was just taking what the defense was giving me. My teammates were hitting some big shots for me.
What was your favorite assist of the game?
I don't have an specific one that sticks out to me.
Devin Uskoski saved his best for last getting his highest point total of season with 28 points. Is he a guy that could play at the Beko BBL level?
Yeah I definitely think Devin can play in th BBL. He just needs the opportunity.
What is going to be key at ruining the MBC celebration Sunday with a win in the wolf den?
Solid defense and not committing lots of turnovers.
What is your opinion of Orlando Magic big man Ryan Anderson getting most improved?
I think he deserved it he had a solid season.
Who do you see wining the L.A Clippers-Memphis Grizzlies series?
It is no secret that TBB Trier head coach Henrik Rodl has been developing German players for years, but he also doesnt shy away from keeping his young players in Trier. According to sportando, TBB Trier handed Andreas Seiferth (209-C-89, agency: LUMANI 10.7) a contract extension. Seiferth is a 23 year old 209cm center that was born in Berlin and will play his third season on the Mosel. In his first season in Trier, he played 34 games: 4.6ppg, 2.1r [read more]
It is no secret that TBB Trier head coach Henrik Rodl has been developing German players for years, but he also doesnt shy away from keeping his young players in Trier. According to sportando, TBB Trier handed Andreas Seiferth (209-C-89, agency: LUMANI 10.7) a contract extension. Seiferth is a 23 year old 209cm center that was born in Berlin and will play his third season on the Mosel. In his first season in Trier, he played 34 games: 4.6ppg, 2.1r. Last season, he was able to increase his stats as he played 34 games averaging 9,5ppg, 5,0rpg and 1,2apg while averaging 24 minutes per game. The German already got substantial basketball experience with Alba Berlin from 2008-2011 where he got into 8 Beko BBL games.
Ryon Howard has agreed a contract extension to remain with the Bochum Astro Stars who will be playing in the 2. Bundesliga Pro B in the 2013-14 season. Thus, the Bronx, NY, native will enter his third year in Bochum.
Howard led the team to the 2012-13 1. Regionalliga West championship and received Eurobasket.com All-German Regionalliga West Player of the Year just recently. He averaged 18.1 points and 9.5 boards a game for the Astro Stars last season [read more]
Ryon Howard has agreed a contract extension to remain with the Bochum Astro Stars who will be playing in the 2. Bundesliga Pro B in the 2013-14 season. Thus, the Bronx, NY, native will enter his third year in Bochum. Howard led the team to the 2012-13 1. Regionalliga West championship and received Eurobasket.com All-German Regionalliga West Player of the Year just recently. He averaged 18.1 points and 9.5 boards a game for the Astro Stars last season. Howard started his pro career at BSV Wulfen in 2009, followed by a single season with Rhoendorf playing in the Pro A.
Aivaras Galkauskas (203-C-91) has committed his future to 1. Regionalliga North outfit SC Itzehoe. The club announced that the Lithuanian big man will play for the Eagles in the 2013-14 season and plans to stay beyond 2014. Galkauskas had 21 RLN appearances for Itzehoe last season, averaging 14.6 points as well as 6.7 rebounds per contest and was named Eurobasket.com All-German Regionalliga North Honorable Mention.
Meanwhile, Amorrow Morgan (196-G-87, college: Idaho St [read more]
Aivaras Galkauskas (203-C-91) has committed his future to 1. Regionalliga North outfit SC Itzehoe. The club announced that the Lithuanian big man will play for the Eagles in the 2013-14 season and plans to stay beyond 2014. Galkauskas had 21 RLN appearances for Itzehoe last season, averaging 14.6 points as well as 6.7 rebounds per contest and was named Eurobasket.com All-German Regionalliga North Honorable Mention. Meanwhile, Amorrow Morgan (196-G-87, college: Idaho St.) and Jasper Chiwuzie (205-C-88) will not return to Itzehoe. Thorben Haake (188-PG-91) is going to move west to pursue his studies in Koeln, while Moritz Peiseler (197-F-84) will focus on his career outside of basketball.
Art.Dragons: took 4th (last) place (1-5) in Group C of the Regular Season
Ratiopharm: took 2nd place (3-3) in Group G of the Regular Season, took 2nd
place (3-3) in Group L of the Top16, lost to Gescrap BB in the Quarterfinals 1-1
(-19) !!!
s.Oliver Baskets: took 3rd place (3-3) in Group D of the Regular Season
EWE Baskets: took 1st place (6-0) in Group F of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group E of the Top16, lost to Karsiyaka (TUR) 62-66 in the
Semifinals, beat Gravelines (FRA) 84-76 in the 3rd place game !!!
Telekom Baskets: took 1st place (4-2) in Group H of the Regular Season, took
2nd place (4-2) in Group L of the Top16, lost to Krasnye Krylia (RUS) 0-2 in the
Quarterfinals !!!
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