Stephane Lasme to sign with Maccabi Tel Aviv? - Jul 3, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
What has been reported several times as rumor in the past is starting to gain steam once again as several Israeli and Serbian media have reported that Stephane Lasme (203-F-82, college: Massachusetts) will move to Maccabi Tel-Aviv. According to various newspapers, Lasme will put a pen to a two-year contract with the Israeli Champion and he will be third reinforcement for Maccabi. Previously, Alan Anderson (198-G/F-82, college: Michigan St [read more]
What has been reported several times as rumor in the past is starting to gain steam once again as several Israeli and Serbian media have reported that Stephane Lasme (203-F-82, college: Massachusetts) will move to Maccabi Tel-Aviv. According to various newspapers, Lasme will put a pen to a two-year contract with the Israeli Champion and he will be third reinforcement for Maccabi. Previously, Alan Anderson (198-G/F-82, college: Michigan St.) and David Bluthenthal (202-F-80, college: USC) have signed with Maccabi and Lasme is expected to fill in the power forward position. Lasme had a really good season with Partizan Belgrade which brought him from Miami Heat as free agent. He was seen as replacement for Nikola Pekovic who left for Panathanaikos and Lasme has filled the gap nicely. He quickly became fans' favorite and his good showings in Eruoleague were the reason that Partizan has made it to Top 8 second straight year. Still it was widely believed that even though they wanted to retain him, Belgrade outfit could not meet Lasme's financial demands. Whether there is any real substance to this and will Lasme wear Maccabi uniform next season remains to be seen in the coming days. Originally Born in Gabon, Stephane Lasme moved to United States where he played for University of Massachusetts. In 2007 he was drafted by Golden State Warriors as 46th pick. In November 2007, Warriors cut him so he signed with NBDL Team Los Angeles D-Fenders. In March 2008, Miami Heat signed Lasme and he played 16 games for them averaging 5.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Last season Lasme signed with Partizan Belgrade and exploded onto European scene. He helped Partizan win the national Cup and title, Adriatic League title and also Top 8 in the Euroleague. In 18 Euroleague games Lasme posted averages of 11.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
Nothing is officially confirmed, meaning that so far this is just a rumor.
Israel better Brazil in overtime - Jul 2, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Israel - Brazil 82:70 (OT)
Israeli team survived thriller against Brazil to improve at 1-0 record at the World University Games in Belgrade. Brazil got to the better start but could maintain the lead and suffered a sour loss at the end. Jonhatan Nir (202-F-86, agency: Avi Zilberman) dropped 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead Israel. Andre Felipe Almeida (208-C-88) and Andre Goes (195-G/F-87) finished with 19 points apiece for Brazil [read more]
Israel - Brazil 82:70 (OT)
Israeli team survived thriller against Brazil to improve at 1-0 record at the World University Games in Belgrade. Brazil got to the better start but could maintain the lead and suffered a sour loss at the end. Jonhatan Nir (202-F-86, agency: Avi Zilberman) dropped 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead Israel. Andre Felipe Almeida (208-C-88) and Andre Goes (195-G/F-87) finished with 19 points apiece for Brazil. The Latin American team accounted for a 4-point lead after ten minutes of action. Israelis matched the effort in the second frame and cut the distance to 3 at halftime. The teams went neck and neck in the third period but Israel managed to draw things level heading into the final frame. Things never changed in the fourth period as the teams had to go extra five minutes to decide on the winner. Brazil ran out of steam as they notched just 2 points in overtime and lost the clash. Youval Naimy nailed 13 points, while Elishay Kadir (203-F-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) and Gal Mekel (195-G-88, college: Wichita St.) drained 12 points each in the win. Luciano Junior had 10 points and 7 rebounds in defeat. Israel and Brazil were well-matched on the boards collecting 42 boards each. Israel sank 48% from the field, while Brazil managed just 39%. Israel also suffered only 11 turnovers down the stretch. Israel is scheduled to face Gabon, while Brazil play against Russia tomorrow.
Bluthenthal returns to Maccabi Tel Aviv - Jul 1, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
American born guard who also holds Israeli passport, David Bluthenthal (202-F-80, college: USC) has signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel-Aviv. This will be Bluthenthal 's third stint for the club having previously played for them from 2002-2004 and in the 2007/2008 season. According to various media in Israel, Bluthenthal will ear around 300.000 dollars per season. According to Maccabi's management, Bluthenthal is considered as a good reinforcement for the next season [read more]
American born guard who also holds Israeli passport, David Bluthenthal (202-F-80, college: USC) has signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel-Aviv. This will be Bluthenthal 's third stint for the club having previously played for them from 2002-2004 and in the 2007/2008 season. According to various media in Israel, Bluthenthal will ear around 300.000 dollars per season. According to Maccabi's management, Bluthenthal is considered as a good reinforcement for the next season. He is already familiar with the team and since he has Israeli citizenship he will play as domestic player. David Bluthenthal played for University of Southern California from 1998 until 2002. In 2002 he signed his first professional contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv. In his first stint with the club he has won Israeli Cup in 2003 and two consecutive League titles in 2003 and 2004. Bluthenthal also won Euroleague with Maccabi in 2004. He started 2004/205 season with Sacramento Kings, but was released in November of 2004 and he signed a contract with Russian Dynamo St.Petersburg. Following season Bluthenthal moved to Italy where he signed with VidiVici Bologna for whom in 30 games he averaged 20.2 points and 5.0 rebounds. That year he won Italian Cup with the team. In 2007 Bluthenthal returned for his second time with Maccabi and helped them reach Euroleague Finals one more time. In 25 Euroleague games that season, he averaged 8.7 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 54.2% from the filed. Last season Bluthenthal spent in France where he played for Le Mans with whom he has won National Cup. In 35 games with Le Mans Bluthenthal averaged 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
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