The Regular Season in Express L. is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, derby games and favorites losing the games.
Top ranked Grindavik (14-4) recorded its fourth loss on the court of fifth ranked Stjarnan on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Stjarnan 104-82. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Grindavik. The game without a history. Stjarnan led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Stjarnan looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Stjarnan made 8 blocks. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Jarrid Frye (194-85, college: Sacred Heart) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Brian Mills (203-88, college: Mercer, agency: Pro One Sports) chipped in 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was forward Aaron Broussard (195-90, college: Seattle) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Stjarnan maintains fifth position with 11-7 record. Defending champion Grindavik still keeps top place with four games lost. Stjarnan are looking forward to face Skallagrimur (#8) in Borgarnes in the next round. Grindavik will play at home against KR (#6) in Reykjavik and is hoping to win this game. Important game to mention about took place in Sauoarkrokur. Ninth ranked Tindastoll (6-12) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Snaefell (13-5) 81-79 on Monday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Snaefell. It was a good game for swingman Helgi Viggosson (189-83) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 6 rebounds. George Valentine contributed with 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jay Threatt (180-89, college: Delaware St., agency: Pro One Sports) replied with 30 points and 5 assists for Snaefell. Tindastoll maintains ninth position with 6-12 record. Snaefell at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Thor Thorl. Tindastoll will play against league's second-placed Thor Thorl in Thorlakshofn in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Snaefell will play at home against Keflavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game was played in Borgarnes where host Skallagrimur (#8) won against higher ranked Keflavik75-68 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Keflavik. Carlos Medlock scored 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Michael Craion with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Newly promoted Skallagrimur maintains eighth position with 7-11 record. Loser Keflavik keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Skallagrimur will meet higher ranked Stjarnan (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Keflavik will play against Snaefell in Stykkisholmur and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local KFI (5-13) was outscored by seventh ranked Njardvik (9-9) 119-93. Nigel Moore notched 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Njardvik have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 9-9 record. KFI lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth place with 13 games lost. Njardvik's next round opponent will be Fjolnir (#11) in Reykjavik. KFI will play on the road against IR in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Reykjavik: KR (#6) and IR (#11). KR (10-8) smashed visiting IR (4-14) by 18 points 85-67. The best player for the winners was Finnur Magnusson who scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. KR's coach Helgi Magnusson used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. KR maintains sixth position with 10-8 record. IR lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 14 games lost. KR will face league's leader Grindavik on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. IR will play against KFI (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last game of round 18 Thor Thorl defeated Fjolnir in Thorlakshofn 105-93. The best stats of 18th round was 45 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 8 assists by Damier Pitts of KFI.
An interesting game was played in Borgarnes where host Skallagrimur (#8) won against higher ranked Keflavik75-68 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Keflavik. The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 8-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 75-68. Skallagrimur looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Carlos Medlock (183-87, college: E.Michigan) scored 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Pall Axel Vilbergsson (197-78) chipped in 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Michael Craion (195-89, college: ORU) with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Darrel Lewis (192-76, college: Lincoln, MO, agency: Two Points) scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Newly promoted Skallagrimur maintains eighth position with 7-11 record. Loser Keflavik keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Skallagrimur will meet higher ranked Stjarnan (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Keflavik will play against Snaefell in Stykkisholmur and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Keflavik: M.Craion 25+13reb+4ast, D.Lewis 19+6reb+5ast, B.Baptist 7+8reb+3ast, A.Gudbrandsson 5+5reb, H.Brynjarsson 4+2reb+3ast, V.Valsson 4+3reb+3ast Skallagrimur: C.Medlock 27+7reb+6ast, P.Axel Vilbergsson 19+9reb+4ast, H.Hreidarsson 8+4reb+5ast, S.Egilsson 7+7reb+1ast, D.Asgeirsson 6+3reb, T.Eiriksson 4+9reb+2ast
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Reykjavik: KR (#6) and IR (#11). KR (10-8) smashed visiting IR (4-14) by 18 points 85-67. The game was mostly controlled by KR. IR was better in fourth quarter 12-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to IR's 34. They outrebounded IR 49-29 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. KR looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by IR's players. The best player for the winners was international center Finnur Magnusson (208-85, college: Catawba) who scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Kristofer Acox (195-93, college: High School) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. KR's coach Helgi Magnusson used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Eric Palm (188-87, college: McKendree) who recorded 28 points and forward Vilhjalmur Jonsson (198-91) added 16 points respectively. KR maintains sixth position with 10-8 record. IR lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 14 games lost. KR will face league's leader Grindavik on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. IR will play against KFI (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: IR: E.Palm 28+4reb+2ast, V.Jonsson 16+4reb, T.Viggoson 6+1reb, E.Arnarson 5+2reb+4ast, H.Fridriksson 4+2reb, S.Claessen 4+3reb+4ast KR: F.Magnusson 23+7reb+2ast, K.Acox 17+7reb, H.Magnusson 13+5reb+4ast, E.Johannsson 9+4reb+1ast, B.Richardson 7+7reb+9ast, B.Bjornsson 6+3reb+5ast
Important game to mention about took place in Sauoarkrokur. Ninth ranked Tindastoll (6-12) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Snaefell (13-5) 81-79 on Monday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Snaefell. Snaefell was ahead by 7 points at the halftime before a 42-33 second half run of Tindastoll. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Snaefell's 32. Tindastoll forced 21 Snaefell turnovers. Strangely Snaefell outrebounded Tindastoll 40-28 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for swingman Helgi Viggosson (189-83) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 6 rebounds. American forward George Valentine (203, college: Winthrop) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jay Threatt (180-89, college: Delaware St., agency: Pro One Sports) replied with 30 points and 5 assists and American-Italian forward Ryan Amoroso (205-85, college: San Diego St.) added 16 points and 16 rebounds in the effort for Snaefell. Tindastoll maintains ninth position with 6-12 record. Snaefell at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Thor Thorl. Tindastoll will play against league's second-placed Thor Thorl in Thorlakshofn in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Snaefell will play at home against Keflavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Snaefell: J.Threatt 30+4reb+5ast, R.Amoroso 16+16reb+2ast, S.Thorvaldsson 10+3reb+3ast, J.Olafur Jonsson 8+2reb+1ast, P.Sigurgeirsson 8+5reb+4ast, S.Davidsson 4+4reb+1ast Tindastoll: H.Viggosson 23+6reb+2ast, T.Johnson 21+3reb+2ast, G.Valentine 12+11reb+3ast, D.Gibson 8+1reb+6ast, H.Birgisson 5+1reb+2ast, S.Birgisson 5+1ast
There was no surprise in Reykjavik where 11th ranked Fjolnir (4-14) was defeated by third ranked Thor Thorl (13-5) 105-93 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Thor Thorl. Fjolnir was better in second period 22-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was American forward David Jackson (201-88, college: Penn St.) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds. The other American import guard Benjamin Smith (178-87, college: Jacksonville) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American Christopher Smith (204-82, college: St.Edward's, agency: R.H.Consultancy) who recorded 28 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks and the former international forward Ingvaldur Hafsteinsson (200-81) added 23 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Thor Thorl moved-up to second place, which they share with Snaefell. Fjolnir lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Thor Thorl will face Tindastoll (#9) in Sauoarkrokur in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fjolnir will play on the road against Njardvik in Njardvik. Top scorers: Fjolnir: C.Smith 28+9reb+1ast, I.Hafsteinsson 23+11reb+2ast, I.Miles 15+8reb+8ast, A.Gudmundsson 11+5reb+2ast, T.Tomasson 8+3reb+2ast, G.Olafsson 8+2reb Thor Thorl: D.Jackson 27+15reb+1ast, B.Smith 26+5reb+2ast, G.Jonsson 17+5reb+3ast, D.Flake 10+8reb+1ast, B.Ragnarsson 8+2reb, G.Erlendsson 8+2reb
Top ranked Grindavik (14-4) recorded its fourth loss on the court of fifth ranked Stjarnan on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Stjarnan 104-82. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Grindavik. The game without a history. Stjarnan led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Stjarnan looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Stjarnan made 8 blocks. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Jarrid Frye (194-85, college: Sacred Heart) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Brian Mills (203-88, college: Mercer, agency: Pro One Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was forward Aaron Broussard (195-90, college: Seattle) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Sammy Zeglinski (182-88, college: Virginia) added 18 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Stjarnan maintains fifth position with 11-7 record. Defending champion Grindavik still keeps top place with four games lost. Stjarnan are looking forward to face Skallagrimur (#8) in Borgarnes in the next round. Grindavik will play at home against KR (#6) in Reykjavik and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Grindavik: A.Broussard 21+10reb+6ast, S.Zeglinski 18+13reb+3ast, T.Olafsson 16+6reb+2ast, J.Olafsson 13+6ast, S.Thorsteinsson 8+3reb+3ast, O.Saevarsson 2+1reb+1ast Stjarnan: B.Mills 25+10reb+3ast, J.Frye 24+11reb+9ast, J.Shouse 23+7reb+5ast, J.Zdravevski 15+5reb+4ast, D.Jonsson 6+3reb+2ast, K.Kjartansson 5+1reb+1ast
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local KFI (5-13) was outscored by seventh ranked Njardvik (9-9) 119-93. The game was mostly controlled by Njardvik. KFI was better in third quarter 28-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Njardvik players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American swingman Nigel Moore (195-81, college: Alabama A&M) notched 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the other American import power forward Marcus Van (201-85, college: Cent.Michigan) supported him with 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Five Njardvik players scored in double figures. Even 45 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 8 assists by American point guard Damier Pitts (177-89, college: Marshall) did not help to save the game for KFI. The former international forward Mirko Virijevic (201-81, college: Freed-Hardeman) added 12 points and 14 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Njardvik have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 9-9 record. KFI lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth place with 13 games lost. Njardvik's next round opponent will be Fjolnir (#11) in Reykjavik. KFI will play on the road against IR in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: KFI: D.Pitts 45+8reb+8ast, T.Bradshaw 15+6reb+1ast, M.Virijevic 12+14reb+1ast, K.Andresson 8+5reb, J.H. Baldvinsson 6+1reb+1ast, H.Hreinsson 3+2reb+1ast Njardvik: N.Moore 34+8reb+6ast, E.Fridriksson 20+3ast, O.Jonsson 16+3reb+3ast, M.Van 15+10reb+1ast, A.Orrason 13+1reb, M.Baginski 10+2reb
Iceland U16 finished second in Solna - May 16, 2013
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Iceland U16 finished second in Solna at the Nordic Championship Men U16. The team won 4 games and lost only one to Denmark that became the champion.
In Day 1 Iceland U16 rolled over Estonia U16 86:67. The teams were tied at the halftime before a 27-13 burst in the third period. Kristinn Palsson (186-F) top-scored for the winners with 34 points and 9 boards, while Kari Jonsson netted 19. Kregor Hermet and Sander Viilup (186-SG-97) answered with 12 points each in defeat [read more]
Iceland U16 finished second in Solna at the Nordic Championship Men U16. The team won 4 games and lost only one to Denmark that became the champion. In Day 1 Iceland U16 rolled over Estonia U16 86:67. The teams were tied at the halftime before a 27-13 burst in the third period. Kristinn Palsson (186-F) top-scored for the winners with 34 points and 9 boards, while Kari Jonsson netted 19. Kregor Hermet and Sander Viilup (186-SG-97) answered with 12 points each in defeat. In Day 2 Iceland U16 destroyed Norway U16 109:48. Iceland dominated the whole game and reached 61-point victory due to the win in all four quarters. Kristinn Palsson led the well-balanced team with 16 points, while Halldor Hermannsson (183-G-97) and Kari Jonsson added 15 apiece. August Nicolay Volckmar delivered 18 points in the losing case. 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 Kivimaki (177-PG-97) chipped in with 14 in defeat, while Edon Maxhuni delivered 11. Iceland U16 closed Day 4 defeating Sweden U16 81:53. Although the teams exchanged the victories in the first two quarters, Iceland pushed the tempo in the second half and added 26-8 and 22-17 respectively in the third and the last quarters. Hilmir Kristjansson stepped up with 16 points for the winners and Kristinn Palsson followed him with 14 points. Craig Lecesne and Tobias Sjoberg (201-C-97) poured in 10 points each in defeat. Denmark U16 finished the campaign with 5-0 record beating Iceland U16 88:69 in the last game. The winners of the tournament started with 31-16 lead and never looked behind after. Tage Dembele (201-F-97) and Jacob Glarbjerg Larsen posted 21 points each for the winners. Kari Jonsson top-scored in the game with 24 points for the opponents.
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