Casper Ware (177-PG-90) moves to Casale to start his pro career abroad. According to Sportando.net The rookie comes from Long State Beach 49ers for whom he has played his entire NCAA career averaging 17.4ppg, 2.4rpg and 3.4apg as senior. In 2008-2009 he appeared for Long Beach St. (NCAA, starting five) and averaged 9.1ppg, 2.1rpg, 4.1apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 41.2%, 3Pts: 27.3%, FT: 70.5%. In 2009-2010 for Long Beach St. he improved to 11.9ppg, 3.2rpg, 4.8apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 37.2%, 3PT: 30.9%, FT: 78.4%. In 2010-2011 Casper Ware had high 17.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 4.4apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 42.2%, 3PT: 38.1%, FT: 81.0% and last year even bettered his stats. In 2011-2012 after 34 games his stats read 17.4ppg, 2.4rpg, 3.4apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 45.9%, 3PT: 35.6%, FT: 79.3%. In 2012 July he participated at the AirTran Orlando Summer League (Detroit Pistons) and in 3 games showed 2.3ppg, 1.3apg. Only in the last few seasons Casper Ware made it into Big West All-Tournament Team -10, 11, 12, became Big West Regular Season Champion -11, 12 and All-Big West Player of the Year -11, 12. Moreover he was awarded All-Big West Defensive Player of the Year -11, All-Big West 1st Team -11, 12 and NABC Division I All-District 9 1st Team -11, 12. Ware became All-Big West All-Tournament MVP -12 and Big West Tournament Winner -12.
SerieA Round 4 of Finals. Montepaschi are one win shy of defending title - Jun 17, 2013
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Montepaschi - Acea Virtus RM 81-71
Montepaschi celebrated the second straight win in Siena to take 3-1 lead over Acea Virtus Roma in the title series. The game was mostly controlled by Montepaschi Siena. Lottomatica Roma managed to win third quarter 22-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Montepaschi Siena won last quarter 21-12. They made 21-of-23 free shots (91 [read more]
Montepaschi celebrated the second straight win in Siena to take 3-1 lead over Acea Virtus Roma in the title series. The game was mostly controlled by Montepaschi Siena. Lottomatica Roma managed to win third quarter 22-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Montepaschi Siena won last quarter 21-12. They made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Bobby Brown (188-84, college: CS Fullerton) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 5 assists. The former international point guard Daniel Hackett (200-87, college: USC, agency: Two Points) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Four Montepaschi Siena players scored in double figures. Montepaschi Siena's coach Luca Banchi used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. International forward Luigi Datome (203-87) replied with 17 points and American-Nigerian power forward Gani Lawal (205-88, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Three Eye Sports) added 16 points in the effort for Lottomatica Roma. Top scorers: Montepaschi: D.Hackett 16+4reb+2ast, D.Moss 15+4reb+1ast, B.Brown 14+4reb+5ast, M.Janning 10+3reb+2ast, B.Ortner 9+3reb, B.Eze 7+3reb Acea Virtus RM: L.Datome 17+3reb+2ast, G.Lawal 16+3reb, J.Taylor 14+2ast, A.Czyz 8+4reb, P.Goss 5+7reb+2ast, B.Bailey 5+2reb
Italy narrowly edge Iran in Istanbul - Jun 16, 2013
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Italy - Iran 65:64
Italy continued their preparation for the upcoming Mediterranean Games. They clashed with Iran in Istanbul. The Azzurri snatched a narrow win at the end. Andrea De Nicolao (185-PG-91) came up with 17 points to lead the winners.
Italy jumped to an early lead. They secured a 14:7 advantage after ten minutes. Iran however improved defensively in the next period. The Asian powerhouse held the Azzurri to 11 points and cut the deficit to a single point at haltime 24:25 [read more]
Italy - Iran 65:64
Italy continued their preparation for the upcoming Mediterranean Games. They clashed with Iran in Istanbul. The Azzurri snatched a narrow win at the end. Andrea De Nicolao (185-PG-91) came up with 17 points to lead the winners. Italy jumped to an early lead. They secured a 14:7 advantage after ten minutes. Iran however improved defensively in the next period. The Asian powerhouse held the Azzurri to 11 points and cut the deficit to a single point at haltime 24:25. Italy maintained the advantage throughout the third term. They entered the fourth period up by three points 46:43. It all came down to the final seconds in this one. Italy forced Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami (199-F-83) to a turnover in the dying seconds to escape with the victory at the end. Luca Vitali (201-PG-86) nailed 12 points, while Andrea Zerini (200-F-88) added 8 points for the Azzurri. Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami responded with 21 points for Iran. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) chipped in 12 points in the loss.
Lega2 Round 3 of Finals. Brescia cut the deficit with home win - Jun 16, 2013
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C.de Latte BRE - Giorgo Tesi PT 70-55
Brescia have risen to the occasion in the second half and claimed a vital home win over Pistoia in the championship series. Brescia are still down 1-2 in the best-of-five series. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 46-25 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. C.de Latte BRE made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. C [read more]
Brescia have risen to the occasion in the second half and claimed a vital home win over Pistoia in the championship series. Brescia are still down 1-2 in the best-of-five series. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 46-25 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. C.de Latte BRE made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. C.de Latte BRE outrebounded Tuscany Pistoia 37-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American swingman J.R. Giddens (196-85, college: N.Mexico) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds. The former international power forward David Brkic (210-82, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American guard Antonio Graves (191-85, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Two Points) answered with 11 points and 4 assists and Panamanian swingman Michael Hicks (194-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) added 14 points in the effort for Tuscany Pistoia. Top scorers: C.de Latte BRE: J.Giddens 25+14reb, D.Brkic 16+4reb+5ast, N.Barlos 15+5reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 4+3reb+3ast, F.Loschi 2, E.Lombardi 2 Giorgo Tesi PT: M.Hicks 14+1reb, A.Graves 11+4reb+4ast, D.Fajardo 7+5reb+1ast, G.Meini 5+2reb+1ast, F.Toppo 4+5reb, G.Galanda 4+2reb+2ast
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