Nazionale A Round 19: Agrigento loses to Firenze - Jan 13, 2013
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Nazionale A is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 19 rounds left.
The game between third ranked Agrigento (11-6) and eleventh ranked Firenze (8-9) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Agrigento was defeated by Firenze in a tough game in Firenze 64-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Agrigento. Firenze moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Chieti and Casalpusterlengo. Newly promoted Agrigento keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Castelletto. Firenze will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Agrigento will play at home against Reggio Calabr. in Reggio Calabria and is hoping to win this game. Nazionale A top team - Torino (14-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Recanati (6-11) 74-70. It was a great evening for naturalized Polish power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (210-90) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Daniele Sandri helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side guard Marco Gnaccarini (185-81) responded with 21 points and 4 assists. Torino maintains first place with 14-3 record. Recanati at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with San Severo and Mirandola. Torino will play against Perugia (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Recanati will play against Castelletto and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Castelletto between Castelletto and Casalpusterlengo. Fourth ranked Castelletto (11-6) got a very close home victory over 10th ranked Casalpusterlengo (8-9). Castelletto managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Sunday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It was an exceptional evening for Alexander Simoncelli who led the winners and scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Gianpaolo Ricci came up with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Casalpusterlengo in the defeat. Castelletto moved-up to third place, which they share with Agrigento. Loser Casalpusterlengo dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with Firenze and Chieti. Castelletto will meet at home Recanati (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Casalpusterlengo will have a break next round. A very interesting game took place in Chieti. It ended with only two-point home defeat of 9th ranked Chieti (8-9) to eighth ranked Omegna (9-8) 92-90 in the game for the eighth place. Nika Metreveli fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Omegna maintains eighth place with 9-8 record. Chieti at the other side keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. Omegna's next round opponent will be league's second-placed Matera at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chieti will play against Lucca (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between sixth ranked Treviglio (10-7) and 15th ranked Mazzeo San Severo (6-11) in Treviglio on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Treviglio outscored guests from San Severo 83-64. Worth to mention a great performance of Riccardo Perego who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Treviglio moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lucca and Bari. Loser Mazzeo San Severo dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Treviglio will face Latina Basket (#18) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Mazzeo San Severo will play against Bari (#5).
Other games in round 19 were not that significant. Bari beat Latina Basket on the road 70-55. Lucca won against Perugia on its own court 61-50. Reggio Calabr. managed to outperform Ferrara in Reggio Calabria 81-75. The most impressive performance of 19th round was 28 points by Simone Bonfiglio of Bari.
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Bari (10-7) beat on the road 18th ranked Latina Basket (5-13) 70-55 on Sunday. Latina Basket trailed 37-36 at halftime, rallying from a 24-9 deficit at the end of first quarter to trim the gap. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Simone Bonfiglio (181-88) who helped to win the game recording 28 points. The former international power forward Luca Bisconti (206-82) contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Alessandro Poti (193-91) answered with 7 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized Serbian forward Marko Micevic (198-89) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Latina Basket. Bari have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 10-7 record, which they share with Treviglio and Lucca. Latina Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 13 games lost. Bari will face Mazzeo San Severo (#16) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Latina Basket will play against Treviglio. Top scorers: Bari: S.Bonfiglio 28+4reb+2ast, L.Bisconti 13+7reb+4ast, D.Bonessio 12+6reb+1ast, D.Barozzi 5+2reb, T.Laquintana 5+3reb+2ast, M.Cardillo 4+7reb+3ast Latina Basket: T.Plateo 10+3reb+2ast, A.Cecchetti 10+3reb, M.Micevic 10+8reb+1ast, F.Gagliardo 9+2reb, A.Pastore 7+3reb+1ast, A.Poti 7+13reb+1ast
Nazionale A top team - Torino (14-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Recanati (6-11) 74-70. Recanati was ahead by 4 points after three quarters before a 26-18 charge of Torino, which allowed them to win the game. They outrebounded Recanati 34-14 including a 25-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for naturalized Polish power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (210-90) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Swingman Daniele Sandri (197-90) helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side guard Marco Gnaccarini (185-81) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and Marco Tagliabue (206-86) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Recanati players scored in double figures. Torino maintains first place with 14-3 record. Recanati at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with San Severo and Mirandola. Torino will play against Perugia (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Recanati will play against Castelletto and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Torino: D.Sandri 21+5reb+3ast, J.Wojciechowski 19+11reb+2ast, C.Tommasini 12+4reb+3ast, F.Conti 7+1reb, F.Baldi Rossi 6+8reb+5ast, L.Gergati 5+2reb+3ast Recanati: M.Gnaccarini 21+1reb+4ast, M.Tagliabue 15+7reb+1ast, N.Benedusi 13+2reb+2ast, A.Pierini 10+1ast, G.Tessitore 5+1reb+2ast, M.Pierangeli 4+3reb
A very close game took place in Castelletto between Castelletto and Casalpusterlengo. Fourth ranked Castelletto (11-6) got a very close home victory over 10th ranked Casalpusterlengo (8-9). Castelletto managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Sunday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 21-15 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Alexander Simoncelli (188-86, agency: Interperformances) who led the winners and scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Francesco Ihedioha (196-86) accounted for 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Forward Gianpaolo Ricci (200-91) came up with 12 points and 9 rebounds and guard Tommaso Marino (190-86, agency: Interperformances) added 14 points respectively for Casalpusterlengo in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Castelletto moved-up to third place, which they share with Agrigento. Loser Casalpusterlengo dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with Firenze and Chieti. Castelletto will meet at home Recanati (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Casalpusterlengo will have a break next round. Top scorers: Castelletto: F.Bolzonella 14+5reb+2ast, A.Simoncelli 13+6reb+4ast, M.Ceron 13+2reb+1ast, F.Ihedioha 12+10reb, A.Ranuzzi 11+8reb, G.Sanguinetti 10+1reb+1ast Casalpusterlengo: R.Prandin 15+1reb, T.Marino 14+1reb+3ast, G.Ricci 12+9reb+1ast, M.Planezio 10+4reb, F.Bellina 8+6reb+2ast, A.Chiumenti 7+6reb
Very expected game when 17th ranked Perugia (5-12) lost on the road to seventh ranked Lucca (10-7) 61-50 on Sunday. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Lucca forced 22 Perugia turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Walter Santarossa (200-78) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. point guard Davide Parente (188-83) contributed with 17 points and 4 steals for the winners. Costantino Cutolo (198-89, agency: Players Group) answered with 16 points and 4 steals and Davide Poltroneri (195-85) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Perugia. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lucca moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Treviglio and Bari. Loser Perugia keeps the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. Lucca will face Chieti (#10) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Perugia will play against the league's leader Torino (#1). Top scorers: Lucca: D.Parente 17+4reb+3ast, W.Santarossa 16+12reb+3ast, R.Casagrande 10+6reb, G.Sorrentino 8+1reb, S.Crotta 4+8reb, A.Barsanti 4+2reb+1ast Perugia: C.Cutolo 16+2reb, D.Poltroneri 10+6reb, F.Santantonio 9+5reb, P.Chiarello 8+3reb+1ast, S.Bonamente 4+6reb, M.Bei 3+4reb
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when thirteenth ranked Reggio Calabr. (7-10) won against on the road 12th ranked Naturhouse Ferrara (7-10) 81-75 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 27-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Reggio Calabr. made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Naturhouse Ferrara turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Marco Caprari (195-76) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). point guard Alessandro Piazza (174-87) contributed with 12 points, 7 assists and 8 steals for the winners. Forward Andrea Campiello (200-87) answered with 17 points and 9 rebounds and forward Simone Cortesi (196-86) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Naturhouse Ferrara. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Reggio Calabr. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Ferrara. Reggio Calabr. will face higher ranked Agrigento (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Reggio Calabr.: M.Caprari 26+5reb, M.Ammannato 14+7reb, A.Piazza 12+3reb+7ast, F.Quaglia 11+5reb, N.Sabbatino 6, A.Ricci 6+1reb Ferrara: A.Campiello 17+9reb, S.Cortesi 13+7reb, M.Ferri 12+3reb+2ast, M.Benfatto 11+5reb+3ast, V.Circosta 9+3reb+3ast, G.Spizzichini 8+3reb
The game between sixth ranked Treviglio (10-7) and 15th ranked Mazzeo San Severo (6-11) in Treviglio on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Treviglio outscored guests from San Severo 83-64. The hosts trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 19 points. Treviglio outrebounded Mazzeo San Severo 46-30 including 34 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Riccardo Perego (203-81) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Center Matteo Raminelli (203-83) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Five Treviglio players scored in double figures. Swingman Ivan Scarponi (196-86) answered with 22 points and naturalized Senegalese guard Ousmane Gueye (188-82) added 15 points in the effort for Mazzeo San Severo. Treviglio moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lucca and Bari. Loser Mazzeo San Severo dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Treviglio will face Latina Basket (#18) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Mazzeo San Severo will play against Bari (#5). Top scorers: Treviglio: D.Reati 21+5reb, R.Perego 18+12reb+1ast, R.Pederzini 12+2reb+6ast, M.Raminelli 11+15reb+1ast, S.Ferrarese 10+3reb+5ast, T.Carnovali 6+4reb+1ast San Severo: I.Scarponi 22+2reb, O.Gueye 15+4reb+1ast, R.Maggio 12+2reb, L.De Paoli 6+8reb+1ast, F.Centrone 5+8reb+2ast, M.Del Brocco 2+4reb+2ast
A very interesting game took place in Chieti. It ended with only two-point home defeat of 9th ranked Chieti (8-9) to eighth ranked Omegna (9-8) 92-90 in the game for the eighth place. Omegna made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Chieti turnovers and outrebounded them 39-25 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Naturalized Georgian Nika Metreveli (211-91, agency: Interperformances) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Forward Stefano Masciadri (200-89) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized San Marino Andrea Raschi (198-79) produced 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and point guard Fabrizio Gialloreto (185-86) added 22 points and 5 steals respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Omegna maintains eighth place with 9-8 record. Chieti at the other side keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. Omegna's next round opponent will be league's second-placed Matera at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chieti will play against Lucca (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Omegna: A.Saccaggi 23+3reb+1ast, S.Masciadri 22+6reb+1ast, N.Metreveli 15+16reb+1ast, M.Farioli 12+7reb+4ast, G.Mariani 11+3reb+7ast, P.Picazio 6 Chieti: F.Gialloreto 22+1reb+3ast, A.Raschi 21+5reb+5ast, E.Rossi 15+10reb+1ast, S.Rajola 12+1reb+5ast, L.Bolletta 11+3reb+2ast, S.Gatti 5+2reb
The game between third ranked Agrigento (11-6) and eleventh ranked Firenze (8-9) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Agrigento was defeated by Firenze in a tough game in Firenze 64-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Agrigento. Firenze moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Chieti and Casalpusterlengo. Newly promoted Agrigento keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Castelletto. Firenze will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Agrigento will play at home against Reggio Calabr. in Reggio Calabria and is hoping to win this game.
Lega2 Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. Trento and Brescia advance into semifinals - May 18, 2013
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LeGamberi FO - C.de Latte BRE 79-87
Brescia stole a road win over Forli to seal the semifinal appearance. LeGamberi Foods Forli was ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 26-15 charge of C.de Latte BRE, which allowed them to win the game. They made 28-of-33 charity shots (84.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American swingman J.R. Giddens (196-85, college: N.Mexico) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds [read more]
Brescia stole a road win over Forli to seal the semifinal appearance. LeGamberi Foods Forli was ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 26-15 charge of C.de Latte BRE, which allowed them to win the game. They made 28-of-33 charity shots (84.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American swingman J.R. Giddens (196-85, college: N.Mexico) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Michael Jenkins (191-86, college: Winthrop) helped adding 22 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American swingman Terrence Roderick (196-88, college: UAB, agency: Interperformances) with 28 points and naturalized Argentinian guard Bernardo Musso (193-86) scored 13 points. Top scorers: C.de Latte BRE: M.Jenkins 22+6reb+1ast, J.Giddens 22+9reb, D.Brkic 18+5reb+1ast, F.Loschi 8+1reb, J.Fernandez 8+4reb+6ast, S.Stojkov 4+2ast LeGamberi FO: T.Roderick 28+4reb+1ast, B.Musso 13+4reb+1ast, A.Tessitori 9+2reb, B.Spencer 9+1reb, M.Soloperto 7+8reb+1ast, S.Borsato 7+1reb+3ast
Tezenis Verona cut the deficit in the series following a home win over Novipiu Casale. It looked good early as Novipiu Casale took an 6-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Tezenis VE had a 29-14 second period charge getting the lead and Novipiu Casale was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 73-85. They outrebounded Novipiu Casale 38-26 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tezenis VE shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. The best player for the winners was American point guard Richard McConnell (182-89, college: St.Mary's, CA, agency: Priority Sports) who scored 31 points. Nigerian-American power forward Olaseni Lawal (208-86, college: Wayne St., MI, agency: IBS) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Lawal is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Tezenis VE players scored in double figures. Tezenis VE's coach Alessandro Ramagli allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Casper Ware (177-90, college: Long Beach St.) who recorded 21 points and the other American import swingman Rodney Green (195-88, college: La Salle) added 21 points respectively. Top scorers: Tezenis VE: R.McConnell 31+2reb+1ast, M.Da Ros 15+5reb, C.Westbrook 13+7reb+2ast, O.Lawal 10+12reb+2ast, D.Lauwers 8+3reb, G.Boscagin 5+4reb Novipiu Casale: C.Ware 21+4reb+1ast, R.Green 21+2reb+2ast, N.Martinoni 11+5reb, S.Pierich 9+5reb+1ast, G.Ferrero 5+4reb, P.Butkevicius 4+2reb
Trento cruised past Sigma Barcellona to sweep the quarterfinal series. The game was mostly controlled by Pall.Trento. Sigma Barcellona managed to win second period 26-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. 25 personal fouls committed by Sigma Barcellona helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Barry Elder (197-82, college: Georgia Tech) who led his team to a victory with 23 points. Forward Davide Pascolo (201-90) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Pall.Trento players scored in double figures. American guard Jobey Thomas (194-80, college: Charlotte) answered with 25 points and naturalized American forward Craig Callahan (203-81, college: NC-Wilmington, agency: Three Eye Sports) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Sigma Barcellona. Top scorers: Pall.Trento: B.Elder 23+4reb+2ast, M.Umeh 22+1ast, D.Pascolo 15+7reb+2ast, L.Garri 14+7reb+1ast, M.Spanghero 5+3reb+3ast, L.Dordei 4+6reb+3ast Sigma Barcel.: J.Thomas 25+3reb+1ast, R.Bucci 16+1reb+2ast, C.Callahan 11+8reb+1ast, T.Green 7+3reb+1ast, D.Hardy 7+4reb+5ast, A.Cittadini 6+7reb
Givova Scafati shot down Pistoia to force the fourth game in the series. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 25-13. But Tuscany Pistoia won second period 24-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Givova Scafati made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Keddric Mays (183-84, agency: Hart Sports Mngm) who led the winners and scored 27 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Patrick Baldassarre (200-86, agency: Players Group) accounted for 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Givova Scafati players scored in double figures. Panamanian swingman Michael Hicks (194-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) came up with 30 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Antonio Graves (191-85, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Two Points) added 15 points respectively for Tuscany Pistoia in the defeat. Tuscany Pistoia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Givova Scafati: K.Mays 27+6reb+3ast, R.Slay 18+6reb, P.Baldassarre 17+10reb+5ast, J.Tavernari 11+4reb+1ast, F.Bushati 6+2reb+2ast, D.Rosignoli 2+2reb Giorgo Tesi PT: M.Hicks 30+8reb+2ast, A.Graves 15+3reb+2ast, G.Galanda 8+4reb+1ast, D.Fajardo 8+4reb, R.Rullo 7, G.Meini 6+3reb+2ast
Eurobasket.com All-Italian Nazionale A Awards 2013 - May 17, 2013
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Player of the Year: Jakub Wojciechowski (210-F/C-90) of Torino; Guard of the Year: Alessandro Piazza (174-PG-87) of Reggio Calabr.; Forward of the Year: Daniele Casadei (199-F/G-81) of Firenze; Center of the Year: Jakub Wojciechowski (210-F/C-90) of Torino; Defensive Player of the Year: Emanuele Rossi (208-C-82) of Chieti; Coach of the Year: Stefano Pillastrini of Torino; 1st Team: PG: Alessandro Piazza (174-PG-87) of Reggio Calabr.; SG: Davide Poltroneri (195-SG-85) of Perugia; SF: Francesco Ih [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Italian Nazionale A 1st Team 2013
After the quarterfinals (and the playout) this is the situation, group by group, in the division just below the DNA:
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Controlgom Monticelli Brusati vs Vivigas Costa Volpino 2-0 (80-60, 68-63)
ABC Utensili Varese vs Kopa Engineering Torino 2-1 (89-75, 63-78, 77-66)
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After the quarterfinals (and the playout) this is the situation, group by group, in the division just below the DNA:
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