Aget Service IM (#13) forced the game against Tuscany Pistoia (#2) into an overtime, but lost by one point 75-76 on Sunday night. The game took place in Imola. But the guests from Pistoia were better at the end. The best player for the winners was Michael Hicks (194-G/F-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) who scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Tuscany Pistoia maintains second position with 5-1 record having just -5 point less than leader Biancoblu BO. Aget Service IM lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with five games lost. Tuscany Pistoia will face Givova Scafati (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Aget Service IM will play against Sigma Barcellona (#6).
In the last two games of round 6 AcegasAps TR defeated Upea CdO in Trieste 97-81. LeGanberi FO was beaten by Fileni BPA Jesi at home 63-70. Pall.Trento lost to undefeated Biancoblu BO on the opponent's court 66-70. C.de Latte BRE managed to outperform Tezenis VE in a home game 80-77. Sigma Barcel. managed to beat Novipiu Casale on the road 82-80. The best stats of 6th round was 21 points and 14 rebounds by J.R. Giddens of C.de Latte BRE.
There was no surprise in Capo d'Orlando where bottom-ranked Upea CdO (0-6) was defeated by sixth ranked AcegasAps TR (4-2) 97-81 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 97-81. AcegasAps TR shot 61.3 percent from the field. The best player for the winners was American guard Jobey Thomas (194-80, college: Charlotte) who scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Belarusian Mikita Meshcharakou (202-88, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. AcegasAps TR's coach Eugenio Dalmasson used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Alex Young (198-89, college: IUPUI) who recorded 32 points and his fellow American import point guard Talor Battle (183-88, college: Penn St.) added 14 points, 9 assists and 5 steals respectively. AcegasAps TR moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Upea CdO at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with six games lost. AcegasAps TR will face LeGamberi Foods Forl (#11) in Forli in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Upea CdO will play on the road against Fileni BPA Jesi (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Upea CdO: A.Young 32+4reb+2ast, T.Battle 14+4reb+9ast, D.Mathis 10+2reb+4ast, M.Poletti 8+2reb, O.George 8+4reb+1ast, R.Rullo 6+4reb+3ast AcegasAps TR: J.Thomas 35+6reb+1ast, M.Meshcharakou 22+5reb+1ast, M.Carra 17+3reb+5ast, B.Brown 8+1reb, A.Filloy 7+5ast, B.Ondo Mengue 4+1reb
Everything could happen in Forli at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Fileni BPA Jesi and 10th ranked LeGamberi Foods Forl had identical 2-3 record. But LeGamberi Foods Forl was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Jesi 70-63 on Sunday night. LeGamberi Foods Forl was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 3-point lead after three quarters before a 19-9 charge of Fileni BPA Jesi, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great shooting night for Fileni BPA Jesi especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. The best player for the winners was American forward Eric Griffin (203-90, college: Campbell) who scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. The former international center Michele Maggioli (212-77) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Bo Spencer (186-89, college: Nebraska) who recorded 17 points and Bosnian-Serbian forward Miroslav Todic (205-85) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Fileni BPA Jesi (3-3) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Tezenis VE. LeGamberi Foods Forl lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. Fileni BPA Jesi will face bottom-ranked Upea CdO (#15) in Capo d'Orlando in the next round and are hoping to win another game. LeGamberi Foods Forl will play on the road against AcegasAps TR (#5) in Trieste. Top scorers: LeGanberi FO: B.Spencer 17+3reb, T.Roderick 12+2reb+2ast, M.Soloperto 12+4reb+1ast, B.Musso 6+3reb, N.Natali 6+5reb, M.Todic 6+11reb Fileni BPA Jesi: E.Griffin 16+9reb+1ast, J.Valentini 13+3reb, M.Maggioli 11+8reb+2ast, J.Sanders 9+3reb, R.Hoover 9+4reb+1ast, R.Gaspardo 6
Aget Service IM (#13) forced the game against Tuscany Pistoia (#2) into an overtime, but lost by one point 75-76 on Sunday night. The game took place in Imola. But the guests from Pistoia were better at the end. The guests trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 18-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 6-5. The best player for the winners was Panamanian swingman Michael Hicks (194-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) who scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. The former international power forward Giacomo Galanda (211-75) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Paul Marigney (192-82, college: St.Mary's, CA) who recorded 27 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and the former international swingman Matteo Maestrello (198-81) added 11 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tuscany Pistoia maintains second position with 5-1 record having just -5 point less than leader Biancoblu BO. Aget Service IM lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with five games lost. Tuscany Pistoia will face Givova Scafati (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Aget Service IM will play against Sigma Barcellona (#6). Top scorers: Aget Service IM: P.Marigney 27+7reb+2ast, D.Gay 12+1reb+2ast, F.Foiera 11+5reb+1ast, M.Maestrello 11+4reb+3ast, M.Chillo 4+5reb, S.Zagorac 4+2reb+1ast Giorgo Tesi PT: M.Hicks 21+9reb+1ast, G.Galanda 15+8reb+4ast, F.Toppo 13+10reb+1ast, A.Graves 12+5reb+1ast, R.Cortese 6+4reb, G.Meini 4+3reb+3ast
Very expected game in Bologna where 9th ranked Pall.Trento (2-3) was defeated by top-ranked Biancoblu BO (5-0) 70-66 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 24-19. But Pall.Trento won second period 17-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Biancoblu BO made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Pall.Trento was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Andrea Pecile (187-80) who scored 19 points, 5 assists and 6 steals. Naturalized Ghanian guard David Cournooh (188-90) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Luigi Dordei (202-81) who recorded 18 points and 5 rebounds and the former international power forward Luca Garri (207-82) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Biancoblu BO have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Newly promoted Pall.Trento dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. Biancoblu BO will face Tezenis VE (#8) in Verona in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pall.Trento will play at home against FCM Ferentino. Top scorers: Pall.Trento: L.Dordei 18+5reb+1ast, B.Elder 14+4reb, M.Umeh 10+2reb+3ast, L.Garri 9+9reb+1ast, D.Pascolo 8+2reb+1ast, M.Spanghero 5+3reb+1ast Biancoblu BO: A.Pecile 19+4reb+5ast, D.Cournooh 18+2reb+5ast, P.Verri 9+3reb+1ast, D.Cutolo 8+4reb, W.Mosley 6+13reb, M.Vitali 6+3reb+1ast
Everything could happen in Brescia at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked C.de Latte BRE and 5th ranked Tezenis VE had identical 3-2 record. This time C.de Latte BRE used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Verona 80-77 on Sunday night. The hosts trailed by 18 points at the halftime before their 48-27 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was American swingman J.R. Giddens (196-85, college: N.Mexico) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import guard Michael Jenkins (191-86, college: Winthrop) chipped in 25 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was international point guard Massimo Chessa (188-88, agency: Two Points) who recorded 17 points and American guard Charlie Westbrook (193-89, college: S.Dakota) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Four C.de Latte BRE and five Tezenis VE players scored in double figures. C.de Latte BRE (4-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Tezenis VE at the other side dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. C.de Latte BRE will have a break next round. Tezenis VE will play at home against the league's leader Biancoblu BO (#1) in Bologna. Top scorers: Tezenis VE: M.Chessa 17+3reb+1ast, M.Jose Ghersetti 15+4reb+1ast, C.Westbrook 14+6reb, G.Boscagin 10, O.Lawal 10+9reb+1ast, R.McConnell 6+1reb C.de Latte BRE: M.Jenkins 25+8reb+1ast, J.Giddens 21+14reb+2ast, N.Barlos 14+5reb+3ast, D.Brkic 12+4reb+2ast, F.Loschi 4+1reb, E.Lombardi 2
Givova Scafati recorded the fourth win as they outscored Prima Veroli in overtime. Ronald Slay dropped 18 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for the home side. Keddric Mays added 15 points for the winners. Jimmy Hunter responded with 18 points for Prima Veroli. Luka Infante provided 12 points in the losing effort. Top scorers: Prima Veroli: J.Hunter 18+2reb+3ast, L.Infante 12+8reb, T.Rinaldi 11+9reb+1ast, M.Jurevicus 10+2reb+2ast, E.Walker 7+2reb+1ast, S.Berti 3+3reb+1ast Givova Scafati: R.Slay 18+16reb+2ast, K.Mays 15+1reb+1ast, F.Bushati 8+4reb+4ast, A.Ghiacci 8+6reb+2ast, D.Rosignoli 6+4reb, J.Tavernari 5+3reb+1ast
There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Novipiu Casale (4-2) was edged at home by seventh ranked Sigma Barcellona (4-2) 82-80 on Sunday. Novipiu Casale was trailing by 12 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 24-17 charge of Sigma Barcellona, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was American point guard Troy Bell (186-80, college: Boston Coll.) who scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American forward Craig Callahan (203-81, college: NC-Wilmington, agency: Three Eye Sports) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Rodney Green (195-88, college: La Salle) who recorded 25 points and the former international guard Matteo Malaventura (197-78) added 18 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sigma Barcellona moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Novipiu Casale. Sigma Barcellona will face Aget Service IM (#14) in Imola in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Novipiu Casale will play on the road against Prima Veroli (#12) and be promoted back to the SerieA just one year after relegation. Top scorers: Novipiu Casale: R.Green 25+3reb+3ast, M.Malaventura 18+1reb+1ast, S.Pierich 15+4reb+1ast, N.Martinoni 13+2reb, C.Ware 7+2reb+5ast, P.Butkevicius 2+16reb Sigma Barcel.: T.Bell 17+5reb+6ast, M.Sanders 14+2reb, C.Callahan 13+7reb+1ast, T.Green 12+2reb+6ast, M.Giuri 9+2reb+1ast, A.Cittadini 6+6reb
SerieA Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Montepaschi and Acea Virtus Roma post wins - May 25, 2013
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Cimberio VA - Montepaschi 72-80
Montepaschi Siena victoriously opened the series versus Cimberio Varese. The defending champions stole a road win in the opener. Cimberio Varese was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Montepaschi Siena made 7 blocks [read more]
Montepaschi Siena victoriously opened the series versus Cimberio Varese. The defending champions stole a road win in the opener. Cimberio Varese was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Montepaschi Siena made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Bobby Brown (188-84, college: CS Fullerton) who helped to win the game recording 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward David Moss (196-83, college: Indiana St., agency: SportsTalent) contributed with 17 points for the winners. American point guard Mike Green (185-85, college: Butler) answered with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Nigerian-American swingman Ebi Ere (195-81, college: Oklahoma) added 15 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Cimberio Varese. Four Cimberio Varese players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Cimberio VA: E.Ere 15+8reb, M.Green 14+7reb+8ast, D.Sakota 13+2reb, A.Banks 11+2reb, B.Dunston 9+6reb+1ast, D.Ivanov 5+4reb+2ast Montepaschi: B.Brown 29+5reb+4ast, D.Moss 17+4reb+1ast, D.Hackett 10+3reb+2ast, B.Eze 9+9reb+1ast, M.Carraretto 7+1reb+1ast, V.Sanikidze 4+6reb+1ast
Acea Virtus Roma claimed the opening win in the semifinal series versus Cantu. They needed overtime to prevail against pesky Cantu in the opener. Luigi Datome scored 23 points and grabbed 5 boards to pace the hosts. Cantu led by as many as 12 points at halftime. But Roma went on a 22:10 run in the fourth quarter to force the extra period. They managed to snatch the victory in overtime then. Phill Goss contributed 18 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Joe Ragland answered with 16 points for Cantu. Alex Tyus had 15 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. Top scorers: Cantu: J.Ragland 16+4reb+4ast, A.Tyus 15+12reb, P.Aradori 13+4reb+3ast, M.Leunen 9+3reb+4ast, N.Mazzarino 6+1reb+1ast, J.Smith 6+3reb Acea Virtus RM: L.Datome 23+5reb, P.Goss 18+7reb+4ast, G.Lawal 14+8reb, J.Taylor 10+2reb+2ast, L.D'Ercole 8+3reb, B.Jones 5+1reb
Emporio Armani will not keep Sergio Scariolo - May 24, 2013
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Emporio Armani will part ways with Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) in the post-season. The Italian powerhouse opted not to use the option to prolong the contract of the specialist for the third season. Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) failed to advance into SeriaA semifinals this season. Emporio Armani lost to Montepaschi Siena in seven-game quarterfinal marathon. Last (11/12) season Emporio Armani also surrendered to Siena in the Finals [read more]
Emporio Armani will part ways with Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) in the post-season. The Italian powerhouse opted not to use the option to prolong the contract of the specialist for the third season. Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) failed to advance into SeriaA semifinals this season. Emporio Armani lost to Montepaschi Siena in seven-game quarterfinal marathon. Last (11/12) season Emporio Armani also surrendered to Siena in the Finals. Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) joined the Milan powerhouse back in 2011. Previously he worked with Khimky, Unicaja, Virtus Bologna, Real Madrid, Taugres Vitoria, Bologna, Desio and Pesaro. The specialist was named All-Spanish ACB Coach of the Year in 2000 and 2006. He was also trumped All-VTB League Coach of the Year in 2011. Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) guided the Spanish National Team in 2009/12 seasons. He led the Spaniards to the EuroBasket title in Lithuanian in 2011.
SerieA Round 7 of Quarter-Finals. Cantu, Montepaschi and Virtus Roma reach semis - May 22, 2013
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EA7 Armani - Montepaschi 80-90
Montepaschi Siena surprised Emporio Armani on the road in the seventh game of the series and advanced into semifinals. The game was mostly controlled by Montepaschi Siena. Armani Milano was better in second period 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Armani Milano was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch [read more]
Montepaschi Siena surprised Emporio Armani on the road in the seventh game of the series and advanced into semifinals. The game was mostly controlled by Montepaschi Siena. Armani Milano was better in second period 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Armani Milano was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Daniel Hackett (200-87, college: USC, agency: Two Points) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 6 assists. Georgian Viktor Sanikidze (203-86) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Montepaschi Siena players scored in double figures. Montepaschi Siena's coach Luca Banchi allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American-Bosnian guard Ernest Bremer (194-80, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: Higher Vision Sports) responded with 17 points and American Keith Langford (193-83, college: Kansas) scored 18 points. Top scorers: Montepaschi: D.Hackett 25+3reb+6ast, B.Brown 17+1reb+2ast, V.Sanikidze 17+6reb+1ast, D.Moss 14+5reb+2ast, T.Ress 5+5reb+2ast, K.Kangur 5+2reb EA7 Armani: K.Langford 18+1ast, E.Bremer 17+1reb+1ast, M.Hairston 10+4reb+2ast, A.Gentile 9+1reb+2ast, I.Bourousis 9+6reb, N.Melli 6+4reb
Acea Virtus Roma held off Trenkwalder to punch their semifinal ticket. The game was mostly controlled by Lottomatica Roma. Trenkwalder RE was better in fourth quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lottomatica Roma forced 19 Trenkwalder RE turnovers and outrebounded them 37-24 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Trenkwalder RE was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a quality performance of American guard Phil Goss (186-83, college: Drexel) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 6 rebounds. American-Nigerian power forward Gani Lawal (205-88, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Three Eye Sports) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Lottomatica Roma players scored in double figures. At the losing side international point guard Andrea Cinciarini (190-86) responded with 23 points and American guard Donnel Taylor (198-82, college: UAB) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Acea Virtus RM: G.Lawal 16+7reb, L.Datome 15+6reb+1ast, P.Goss 14+6reb+3ast, J.Taylor 11+3reb+4ast, B.Jones 9+10reb, B.Bailey 6+3reb+3ast Trenkwalder RE: A.Cinciarini 23+4reb+2ast, D.Taylor 12+5reb+2ast, G.Brunner 10+6reb, R.Cervi 7+2reb, T.Bell 5+2reb, D.Filloy 2
Cantu shocked Sassari in the decider and paved their way through into the next stage. Banco di Sard. trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 27-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 95-97 at the end of the game. Cantu shot 61.3 percent from the field. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Joe Ragland (182-89, college: Wichita St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 assists. Forward Maarten Leunen (206-85, college: Oregon) contributed with 11 points and 5 assists for the winners. Cantu's coach Andrea Trinchieri used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Travis Diener (184-82, college: Marquette) answered with 18 points and 5 assists and guard Marvis Thornton (194-77, college: St.John's) added 18 points in the effort for Banco di Sard.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Cantu: J.Ragland 20+6ast, J.Brooks 13+2reb+2ast, P.Aradori 12+2reb+1ast, A.Tyus 12+6reb, N.Mazzarino 12+2ast, M.Leunen 11+3reb+5ast Banco di Sard.: T.Diener 18+4reb+5ast, M.Thornton 18+2reb+2ast, D.Diener 11+2reb+6ast, B.Sacchetti 11+7reb, T.Easley 11+5reb, D.Gordon 10+6reb
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