Legadue began 2009 with a great balance and, for the first time this season, 5 away won in a single round. Cimberio Varese are still the leader: after some unexpected defeats, they destroyed one of the most reliable contenders, Vanoli Soresina, with an oppressive defence. Anyway, the match confirmed Reyshawn Antonio Terry (203-F-84,college:N.Carolina) as the best addition of last market news, and Vanoli could be the surprise of next play off. [read more]
Legadue began 2009 with a great balance and, for the first time this season, 5 away won in a single round. Cimberio Varese are still the leader: after some unexpected defeats, they destroyed one of the most reliable contenders, Vanoli Soresina, with an oppressive defence. Anyway, the match confirmed Reyshawn Antonio Terry (203-F-84,college:N.Carolina) as the best addition of last market news, and Vanoli could be the surprise of next play off. Fileni Jesi and Trenwalder Reggio Emilia have different problems. Jesi must face their dependence on Michele Maggioli (212-C-77): if he doesn't play well, their teammates are not able to recover his bad day. Reggio Emilia lost Nicol Melli (205-F-91), and now Alvin Young (191-F-75,college:Niagara) holds the balance of the team. Casale Monferrato could take advantage of the circumstances: Marco Crespi is an experienced coach, the italian passport of Donte Mathis (190-G-77,college: Texas St.-San Marcos) is a terrible weapon, Zabian Dowdell(191-G-84,college:Virginia Tech) an amazing shooter. The leadership of Jerome Allen (193-G-73, college:Pennsylvania) changed Prima Veroli in a play off team, Harem Scafati are running the risk of another ruinous season. Banco di Sardegna Sassari and Livorno are playing a calm season and they are not kiddind themselves with impossible dreams. Seven 2007 Roseto and Aget Imola have a negative record but also the players to avoid the relegation, while Rimini showed against Livorno the pride, the rage and the talent of German Scarone (190-G-75). Paul Marigney (192-G-82,college:St.Mary's,CA) is the hope of Edimes Pavia, while Enel Brindisi found against Livorno points and defence not only from Marcus Hatten (186-G-80, college:St.John's) and Marco Killingsworth (203-F/C-82,college:Indiana). Carmatic Pistoia did a good match against Sassari, and they played without Jerry McCullough (179-G-73,college:Pittsburgh),while Umana Venezia suffered a lost against Casale but Kristaps Janicenoks (196-F-83) is a certainty for a quick redemption.
Best italian starting five of round 14
Pg: German Scarone, Rimini: 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists: simply amazing Sg: Marco Carra (182-G-80), Reggio Emilia: another solid game starting from the bench Sg: Lorenzo Gergati (188-G-84), Cimberio Varese: season high with good percentages Pf: Massimo Rezzano (204-P/F-82), Veroli: season high and 3 three pointers C: Andrea Ancellotti (212-C-88), Reggio Emilia: he scored the first points of his career, with 5 rebounds and 2 blocks
Serie A, Week 13 Review - Jan 5, 2009 (by Stefano Pini)
Without Rimantas Kaukenas (193-G-77, college: Seton Hall) and Morris Finley (180-G-81, college: UAB), Romain Sato (194-G-81, college: Xavier) knew that he had to be aggressive in offense.
But what he did against Virtus Bologna was amazing. 37 points, 10 fouls won, 4 assists, 4 steals.
Siena, after 13 rounds, is 5 victory ahead in the standing.
Lottomatica Roma and Fernando Gentile are countinuing their streak: 4 games won in a row.
Roma reached the 2nd position in the standing. [read more]
But what he did against Virtus Bologna was amazing. 37 points, 10 fouls won, 4 assists, 4 steals. Siena, after 13 rounds, is 5 victory ahead in the standing.
Lottomatica Roma and Fernando Gentile are countinuing their streak: 4 games won in a row. Roma reached the 2nd position in the standing. Milano, at the moment, is out from Final Eight Qualification.
The showstealer in the 2nd part of the season could be the fight for relegation zone. In this round huge step ahead for Biella that controlled at home Ferrara. And for Rieti that won by 1 against Caserta. For sure in this season will be relegate a team well coached and talented.
The level, in the low part of the standing, is pretty high and close to the playoff zone level...
Top 5 players Valerio Spinelli (184-G-79) 7 assists, 3/4 from 3p and big leadership against Ferrara Ibrahim Jaaber (187-G-84, college: Pennsylvania) 23 points, 5 rebounds Romain Sato played a perfect game for a perfect team Martin Rancik (204-F/C-78, college: Iowa St.) 14 rebounds and 5 steals to push Benetton at 2nd place of the standing Brandon Brown (202-F-81, college: Tulane) 19 points, 5 boards to win on the road an important game to continue to dream.
Montepaschi - La Fortezza 107-81 Romain Sato exploded with 37 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead Montepascho to the 13th straight win in Seria A. Ksistof Lavrinovic added 20 points as Siena outscored La Fortezza at home court. Bologna answered with 23 points from Guilherme Giovannoni.Air AV - Scavolini 82-78 Air Avellino held off Scavolini at home court to improve at 7-6 record. Marko Tusek nailed 21 points to lead the hosts. Chris Warren added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Ramel Cu [read more]
Montepaschi - La Fortezza 107-81 Romain Sato exploded with 37 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead Montepascho to the 13th straight win in Seria A. Ksistof Lavrinovic added 20 points as Siena outscored La Fortezza at home court. Bologna answered with 23 points from Guilherme Giovannoni.
Air AV - Scavolini 82-78 Air Avellino held off Scavolini at home court to improve at 7-6 record. Marko Tusek nailed 21 points to lead the hosts. Chris Warren added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Ramel Curry tallied 20 points, 6 boards and 5 assists for Scavolini. Michael Hicks had 17 points and 7 boards in defeat.
Armani MI - Lottomatica 68-85 Ibrahim Jaaber scored 23 points and Lottomatica Roma eased past Armani Jeans on the road to close Round 13. Roberto Gabini added 15 points off the bench for the winners. David Hawkins nailed 22 points for Armani Jeans. Jobey Thomas contributed 14 points in the losing case.
Premiata - Banca Tercas 73-75 Banca Tercas escaped from Montegranaro with a narrow win claiming the 8th success in the season. Brandon Brown
