Iceland beat Sweden to finish the campaign on the 13th place. The team overcame the opponents 84:81 as the latter finished on the 14th place at the U18 European Championship in Division B. Sweden took 21-15 in the first period and led 5 points at the halftime. Jadersten gave Sweden 39:34 as the teams disappeared in the lockers. Matthias Sigurdarson (185-PG-94) meanwhile tied the game at 41:41 and Johan Lofberg (199-SG-95) later made the same at 50:50. Iceland however looked better at the end of the frame and reached 68:59 after thirty minutes. Sweden did their best to reduce the gap and cut it to 82:80, but Valur Valsson (182-PG-94) made the last two free throws to seal the victory with his team. Martin Hermannsson (190-SG-94) paced all the winners with 26 points and Matthias Sigurdarson netted 18. Valur Valsson followed them with 12 points in a win. Alexander Gorski (193-SG-94) answered with 16 points in the losing effort, while Johan Lofberg scored 14. Nicholas Spires (209-PF-94) notched 11 and Niklas Larsson (200-SG-94) produced 10.
IR Reykjavik has come to terms with Orvar Kristjansson to coach their team for next three seasons. Orvar was an assistant with UMFN Njardvik last season and served as the head coach for Fjolnir Reykjavik the two previous seasons.IR Reykjavik finished their season in 9th place after struggling throughout the season. Jon Arnar Ingvarsson coached the team until the end of January, when Herbert Arnarson took over [read more]
IR Reykjavik finished their season in 9th place after struggling throughout the season. Jon Arnar Ingvarsson coached the team until the end of January, when Herbert Arnarson took over. IR Reykjavik managed to stay clear of relegation by winning 2 out of their last 4 games while their competitors lost their games.
Stjarnan coach Teitur Orlygsson will stay on as their coach for one more year, after signing an extension earlier this week. He said though that this would be his last season as the head coach of Stjarnan.Teitur signed with Stjarnan in December 2008 and produced a Cup in his first season, and managed to get another one this season. He has also taken Stjarnan forward, from reaching their first playoffs in 2009, to two finals appearances in 2011 and 2013.
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Stjarnan coach Teitur Orlygsson will stay on as their coach for one more year, after signing an extension earlier this week. He said though that this would be his last season as the head coach of Stjarnan.
Teitur signed with Stjarnan in December 2008 and produced a Cup in his first season, and managed to get another one this season. He has also taken Stjarnan forward, from reaching their first playoffs in 2009, to two finals appearances in 2011 and 2013.
Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Awards 2013 - Apr 30, 2013
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Player of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik; Guard of the Year: Jay Threatt (180-G-89) of Snaefell; Forward of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik; Center of the Year: Marcus Van (201-F/C-85) of Njardvik; Bosman Player of the Year: Ryan Amoroso (205-F-85) of Snaefell; Import Player of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik; Domestic Player of the Year: Justin Shouse (180-G-81) of Stjarnan; Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Craion (195-F-89) of Keflavi [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League 1st Team 2013
Shouse
Threatt
Broussard
Amoroso
Van
Player of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik Guard of the Year: Jay Threatt (180-G-89) of Snaefell Forward of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik Center of the Year: Marcus Van (201-F/C-85) of Njardvik Bosman Player of the Year: Ryan Amoroso (205-F-85) of Snaefell Import Player of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik Domestic Player of the Year: Justin Shouse (180-G-81) of Stjarnan Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Craion (195-F-89) of Keflavik Coach of the Year: Sverrir Sverrisson of Grindavik
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