Israel edge Estonia to tie both records in exciting Group A. The Israeli team needed massive 94:53 win for 4-3 records. Almost 7000 fans came to support the local team in Tallinn, but they saw their team to fail in all quarters. Israel started with 21-13 in the first period and added 19-17 in the second frame as Prini and Tanel Sokk (188-G-85) scored for 40:30. Lior Eliyahu (203-SF-85, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) and Yotam Halperin (193-SG-84) created a 7-0 run early in the third period as Israel was too difficult to be stopped. Another 19-10 gave them 59:40 as Prini closed the third quarter. Israel added 25-13 in the lasts stanza for the final result. Omri Casspi (204-SF-88) stepped up with 26 points and Lior Eliyahu collected 21 points and 11 rebounds. Alex Tyus (205-C-88, college: Florida) and Yotam Halperin had 10 each, while Yogev Ohayon (190-PG-87) added 9. Janar Talts (207-PF-83) replied with 14 points and 10 rebounds in defeat and Siim-Sander Vene (203-SF-90, agency: Alti Sport) had 13. Tanel Sokk poured in 8, while Gregor Arbet (195-G/F-83) delivered 6.
Maccabi T-A and Maccabi Haifa sweep the Quarter-Finals - May 16, 2013
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Maccabi T-A - Hapoel T-A 76-74 (3-0)
Hapoel Tel-Aviv was ahead by 6 points at the halftime before a 38-30 second half run of Maccabi T-A. It was a good game for international Lior Eliyahu (206-85, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) who led his team to a victory with 9 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard Ricky Hickman (189-85, college: NC-Greensboro) contributed with 20 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners [read more]
Hapoel Tel-Aviv was ahead by 6 points at the halftime before a 38-30 second half run of Maccabi T-A. It was a good game for international Lior Eliyahu (206-85, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) who led his team to a victory with 9 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard Ricky Hickman (189-85, college: NC-Greensboro) contributed with 20 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Maccabi T-A's coach David Blatt allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Brian Randle (203-85) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import point guard Demontez Stitt (186-89, college: Clemson) added 18 points and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) in the effort for Hapoel Tel-Aviv. Top scorers: Maccabi T-A: R.Hickman 20+2reb+2ast, S.James 17+4reb+2ast, D.Smith 14+3reb+3ast, L.Eliyahu 9+17reb+4ast, D.Logan 8+3reb+1ast, D.Planinic 4 Hapoel T-A: B.Randle 19+13reb+2ast, D.Stitt 18+2reb+4ast, A.Goods 11+1reb+2ast, C.Kelly 7+4reb+3ast, J.Skjoldebrand 7+3reb+1ast, M.Naor 6+3reb+1ast
The game without a history. GreenTops Netanya led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. GreenTops Netanya players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a quality performance for American power forward Marco Killingsworth (203-82, college: Indiana, agency: Avi Zilberman) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). His fellow American import swingman Deron Washington (201-85, college: Virginia Tech) accounted for 25 points and 4 steals for the winning side. American Josh Duncan (203-86) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and international Elishay Kadir (202-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Hapoel Jerusalem in the defeat. 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: Netanya: D.Washington 25+2reb+3ast, M.Killingsworth 22+9reb+2ast, Y.Orland 16+4reb, E.Gueta 9+2reb+1ast, R.Bradley 8+5reb+8ast, E.Shulman 8+1reb+6ast Hapoel J-M: E.Kadir 17+5reb+1ast, J.Duncan 15+8reb+3ast, R.Limonad 12+4reb+1ast, C.Fells 9+7reb+1ast, S.Samuels 6+2reb+2ast, M.Tapiro 4+1reb+4ast
The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 21-18. But Galil Gilboa won second period 22-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Maccabi Haifa looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Galil Gilboa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American-Greek swingman Pat Calathes (208-85, college: St.Joseph's) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Mexican point guard Paul Stoll (180-85) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Mitchell Watt (208-89, college: Buffalo) who recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Jamar Smith (191-87, college: S.Indiana, agency: KMG Sports Management) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Four Galil Gilboa players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Maccabi Haifa: P.Calathes 32+12reb+5ast, P.Stoll 20+1reb+4ast, G.Mekel 10+3reb+10ast, J.Thomas 9+10reb, D.Smith 9+2reb+6ast, C.Colman 7+2reb+1ast Galil Gilboa: M.Watt 17+5reb+3ast, J.Smith 16+5reb+1ast, D.Yavzuri 13+2reb+4ast, Y.Green 12+4reb+4ast, K.Hayes 10+4reb+2ast, R.Sanders 9+5reb+3ast
It was a great evening for American forward Jerome Tillman (198-87, college: Ohio, agency: KMG Sports Management) who led his team to a victory scoring 8 points and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import power forward Eli Holman (208-89, college: Detroit Mercy) helped adding 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Hapoel Eilat players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jamaican-American power forward Adrian Uter (200-84, college: Hofstra) with 24 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Julian Wright (203-87, college: Kansas) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Maccabi Rishon's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Hapoel Eilat: E.Skverer 14+2reb+2ast, A.Nissim 14+2reb+3ast, E.Holman 13+6reb+1ast, L.O'Bannon 12+7reb+1ast, J.Tillman 8+13reb+2ast, S.Hopson 6+4reb+2ast Maccabi Rishon: A.Uter 24+9reb+2ast, J.Wright 16+8reb+2ast, N.Hanochi 8+5reb+7ast, A.Ben David 7+3reb+2ast, L.Jones 6+2ast, O.Solomon 4+2reb+1ast
The Israeli portal Walla! Sport reported yesterday that Russian club, Lokomotiv Kuban, 2013 ULEB champion, isi interesting to sign Maccabi Bazan Haifa point guard, Gal Mekel (190-PG-88, college: Wichita St.) for next season. But before he'll consider a move to Russia, Mekel may join in few months to the Utah Jazz to play in the NBA summer league in order to impress the coaching staff and maybe to be selected by the club [read more]
The Israeli portal Walla! Sport reported yesterday that Russian club, Lokomotiv Kuban, 2013 ULEB champion, isi interesting to sign Maccabi Bazan Haifa point guard, Gal Mekel (190-PG-88, college: Wichita St.) for next season. But before he'll consider a move to Russia, Mekel may join in few months to the Utah Jazz to play in the NBA summer league in order to impress the coaching staff and maybe to be selected by the club. Mekel joined Maccabi Bazan Haifa after the season alreadt started and so far he is one of the main reasons of the team's success. In 23 games so far he has an average of 13.3 ppg, 4.7 apg & 2.6 rpg.
Ironi Nes-Ziona - Hod Hasharon 73-57 (1-0)
The game was mostly controlled by Ironi Nes-Ziona. Hod Hasharon managed to win second period 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Hod Hasharon to just 7 points in first quarter. Ironi Nes-Ziona made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Hod Hasharon 41-28 including 29 on the defensive glass [read more]
The game was mostly controlled by Ironi Nes-Ziona. Hod Hasharon managed to win second period 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Hod Hasharon to just 7 points in first quarter. Ironi Nes-Ziona made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Hod Hasharon 41-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Welsh forward Tal Michael Dunne (197-87) fired 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American swingman Bilal Benn (196-86, college: Niagara) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Benn is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Ironi Nes-Ziona players scored in double figures. American guard B.A. Walker (188-84, college: VCU, agency: Pro One Sports) produced 15 points and 5 assists and Nigerian power forward Chukwudinma Odiakosa (203-85, college: Illinois St., agency: N.E.T.) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Ironi Nes-Ziona: B.Benn 17+6reb+2ast, T.Michael Dunne 16+8reb+6ast, E.Engel 12+3reb+3ast, C.Tate 11+8reb+1ast, G.Amitay 7+3reb+3ast, B.Sharoni 6+3reb Hod Hasharon: B.Walker 15+4reb+5ast, C.Odiakosa 12+8reb+1ast, O.Hover 9+6reb+1ast, E.Asante Asare 7+3reb, G.Dotan 6+2reb+4ast, G.Gandel 5+3reb
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