The game between third ranked Castelletto (12-7) and ninth ranked Chieti (10-9) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Castelletto was defeated by Chieti in a tough game in Chieti 80-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Castelletto. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Chieti dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Castelletto's 36. The best player for the winners was the former international center Emanuele Rossi (208-82) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized San Marino Andrea Raschi (198-79) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Federico Bolzonella (184-84) who recorded 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Chieti moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Lucca. Castelletto at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. Chieti is looking forward to face higher ranked Treviglio (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Castelletto will play against the league's leader Torino (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Leader Torino delivered the sixteenth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Casalpusterlengo (8-10) 72-59. It was a good game for naturalized Polish power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (210-90) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Marco Evangelisti contributed with 18 points for the winners. Forward Gianpaolo Ricci (200-91) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for Casalpusterlengo. Torino have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-3 record. Casalpusterlengo at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. Torino will play against Castelletto (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Casalpusterlengo will play against Mazzeo San Severo (#16) and hopes to get back on the winning track. We should mention about the upset which took place in Latina, where higher ranked Lucca (10-9) lost to eighteenth ranked Latina Basket (6-14) in a road game 62-68 on Sunday. Manuel Carrizo stepped up and scored 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Andrea Barsanti with 18 points. Latina Basket moved-up to seventeenth place. Newly promoted Lucca dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. They share it with Chieti. Latina Basket will meet higher ranked Agrigento (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lucca will play against the league's second-placed Matera where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. An interesting game took place in Mirandola, where 4th placed Agrigento (11-8) lost to fourteenth ranked Mirandola (8-11) in a road game 63-71. Michele Venturelli nailed 24 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winning side. Agrigento's coach Franco Ciani rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mirandola have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Reggio Calabr. Agrigento lost third consecutive game. Agrigento at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Mirandola's next round opponent will be Reggio Calabr. (#13) in Reggio Calabria. Agrigento will play at home against Latina Basket (#17). An interesting game took place in Recanati, where higher ranked Treviglio (11-8) lost to fifteenth ranked Recanati (7-12) in a road game 69-77 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Treviglio. The best player for the winners was Marco Tagliabue who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Recanati maintains fifteenth place with 7-12 record, which they share with San Severo. Loser Treviglio dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. Recanati will have a break next round. Treviglio will play at home against Chieti (#8).
Other games of round 21 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Bari was defeated by Matera in a road game 75-63. Reggio Calabr. was beaten by Omegna at home 73-77. Perugia lost to San Severo on the opponent's court 79-84.
Leader Torino delivered the sixteenth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Casalpusterlengo (8-10) 72-59. It looked good early as Casalpusterlengo took an 1-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Torino had a 20-17 second period charge getting the lead and Casalpusterlengo was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 59-72. Torino forced 21 Casalpusterlengo turnovers. It was a good game for naturalized Polish power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (210-90) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Marco Evangelisti (198-84) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Forward Gianpaolo Ricci (200-91) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Roberto Prandin (188-86, agency: Two Points) added 13 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Casalpusterlengo. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Torino have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-3 record. Casalpusterlengo at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. Torino will play against Castelletto (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Casalpusterlengo will play against Mazzeo San Severo (#16) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Torino: M.Evangelisti 18+3reb+2ast, J.Wojciechowski 15+7reb+2ast, C.Tommasini 13+1ast, F.Baldi Rossi 13+3reb+2ast, F.Conti 8+4reb+1ast, D.Parente 3+3reb+2ast Casalpusterlengo: G.Ricci 16+10reb+1ast, R.Prandin 13+6reb+1ast, A.Chiumenti 12+6reb+1ast, T.Marino 10+1reb+1ast, F.Bellina 5, M.Venuto 3+3reb+2ast
There was no surprise when 5th ranked Bari (11-8) was defeated on the road by second ranked Matera (14-5) 75-63 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Matera. Bari was better in fourth quarter 21-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was naturalized Argentinian guard Carlos Sebastian Vico (190-86, agency: Players Group) who scored 19 points. Power forward Antonio Iannuzzi (207-91, agency: Two Points) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Matera players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Antonio Ruggiero (190-81) who recorded 25 points and 5 rebounds and forward Marco Cardillo (196-85) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Matera maintains second place with 14-5 record having just two points less than leader Torino. Loser Bari dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. Matera will face Lucca (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bari will play against Perugia (#18). Top scorers: Matera: C.Sebastian Vico 19+3reb+3ast, A.Vitale 15+6reb+1ast, C.Cantone 14+2reb+1ast, A.Iannuzzi 14+8reb+1ast, M.Cozzoli 8, M.Samoggia 3+2reb Bari: A.Ruggiero 25+5reb, M.Cardillo 14+8reb, T.Laquintana 7+1reb, L.Bisconti 6+6reb+1ast, D.Bonessio 4+3reb, D.Barozzi 3+2reb
We should mention about the upset which took place in Latina, where higher ranked Lucca (10-9) lost to eighteenth ranked Latina Basket (6-14) in a road game 62-68 on Sunday. Lucca trailed 37-36 at halftime, rallying from a 23-9 deficit at the end of first quarter to trim the gap. They outrebounded Lucca 42-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Argentinian swingman Manuel Carrizo (198-80, agency: Players Group) stepped up and scored 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and the former international power forward Matteo Canavesi (204-86) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Andrea Barsanti (189-86) with 18 points and the former international forward Walter Santarossa (200-78) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Latina Basket moved-up to seventeenth place. Newly promoted Lucca dropped to the eighth position with nine games lost. They share it with Chieti. Latina Basket will meet higher ranked Agrigento (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lucca will play against the league's second-placed Matera where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Latina Basket: A.Cecchetti 17+5reb+1ast, M.Carrizo 14+9reb+2ast, M.Canavesi 13+9reb+1ast, F.Gagliardo 6, R.Santolamazza 6+3reb+6ast, A.Poti 5+11reb Lucca: A.Barsanti 18+3reb+1ast, D.Parente 12+3reb, W.Santarossa 11+6reb+2ast, D.Banti 7+4reb, M.Negri 5+1reb+1ast, S.Crotta 4+4reb
The game between third ranked Castelletto (12-7) and ninth ranked Chieti (10-9) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Castelletto was defeated by Chieti in a tough game in Chieti 80-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Castelletto. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Chieti dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Castelletto's 36. The best player for the winners was the former international center Emanuele Rossi (208-82) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized San Marino Andrea Raschi (198-79) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Federico Bolzonella (184-84) who recorded 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Alexander Simoncelli (188-86, agency: Interperformances) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively. Four Castelletto players scored in double figures. Chieti moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Lucca. Castelletto at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. Chieti is looking forward to face higher ranked Treviglio (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Castelletto will play against the league's leader Torino (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Chieti: A.Raschi 23+7reb+3ast, E.Rossi 23+12reb+2ast, S.Gatti 17+4reb+1ast, F.Gialloreto 7+1reb+2ast, S.Rajola 6+3reb+3ast, M.Diomede 5+3reb+5ast Castelletto: F.Bolzonella 16+7reb+4ast, A.Simoncelli 15+2reb+4ast, A.Ranuzzi 12+1reb+2ast, F.Ihedioha 10+7reb+2ast, G.Sanguinetti 10+2reb+4ast, N.Damiani 9+3reb
An interesting game took place in Mirandola, where 4th placed Agrigento (11-8) lost to fourteenth ranked Mirandola (8-11) in a road game 63-71. Agrigento was ahead by 5 points at the halftime before a 42-29 second half run of Mirandola. They made 19-of-21 charity shots (90.5 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Agrigento helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Michele Venturelli (188-82) nailed 24 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and forward Luca Pignatti (195-86) accounted for 10 points and 7 rebounds. Five Mirandola players scored in double figures. Alfredo Moruzzi (193-80) came up with 12 points and guard Giuseppe Anello (188-88) added 9 points respectively for Agrigento in the defeat. Agrigento's coach Franco Ciani rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mirandola have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Reggio Calabr. Agrigento lost third consecutive game. Agrigento at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Mirandola's next round opponent will be Reggio Calabr. (#13) in Reggio Calabria. Agrigento will play at home against Latina Basket (#17). Top scorers: Mirandola: M.Venturelli 24+3reb+2ast, G.Piunti 11+6reb, G.Sgobba 10+1reb, A.Pilotti 10+1reb+1ast, L.Pignatti 10+7reb, M.Fantinelli 4+2reb Agrigento: A.Moruzzi 12+2reb, D.Demartini 10+2reb+1ast, G.Anello 9+4reb+1ast, V.Di Viccaro 8+2reb+1ast, M.Giovanatto 7+2reb+1ast, Q.De Laurentiis 7+1reb
An interesting game took place in Recanati, where higher ranked Treviglio (11-8) lost to fifteenth ranked Recanati (7-12) in a road game 69-77 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Treviglio. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 20-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Recanati made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Recanati outrebounded Treviglio 33-15 including a 22-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Marco Tagliabue (206-86) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Attilio Pierini (201-81) chipped in 14 points. Four Recanati players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Davide Reati (193-88) who recorded 21 points and forward Riccardo Pederzini (198-89) added 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively. Recanati maintains fifteenth place with 7-12 record, which they share with San Severo. Loser Treviglio dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. Recanati will have a break next round. Treviglio will play at home against Chieti (#8). Top scorers: Recanati: M.Tagliabue 17+11reb, A.Pierini 14+4reb+1ast, M.Maganza 13+6reb, M.Pierangeli 10+2reb, M.Gnaccarini 10+3reb+3ast, G.Cantagalli 9+5reb+4ast Treviglio: D.Reati 21+2ast, R.Pederzini 16+1reb+5ast, R.Perego 11+8reb+2ast, G.Maspero 8+1reb+2ast, M.Raminelli 7+1reb+3ast, N.Cazzolato 4+2reb
No shocking result in a game in Reggio Calabria where eighth ranked Omegna (11-8) defeated 12th ranked Reggio Calabr. (8-11) 77-73 on Sunday. Omegna made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was naturalized Georgian Nika Metreveli (211-91, agency: Interperformances) who scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Paolo Paci (200-90) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Luca Fontecchio (202-91, agency: Players Group) who recorded 16 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Alessandro Piazza (174-87) added 17 points respectively. Five Omegna and four Reggio Calabr. players scored in double figures. Omegna have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Reggio Calabr. keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Omegna will have a break next round. Reggio Calabr. will play at home against Mirandola (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Omegna: P.Paci 13+6reb, N.Metreveli 12+7reb, G.Mariani 11+3reb+1ast, S.Masciadri 11+5reb+1ast, A.Saccaggi 10+2reb+1ast, P.Picazio 9+2reb Reggio Calabr.: A.Piazza 17+2reb+3ast, L.Fontecchio 16+8reb, F.Quaglia 15+3reb, M.Ammannato 11+3reb, A.Ricci 8+4reb, A.Fabi 6+3reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 17th ranked Perugia's (5-14) road loss to sixteenth ranked Mazzeo San Severo (7-12) 79-84 on Sunday. Perugia was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was swingman Ivan Scarponi (196-86) who scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. Center Andrea Iannilli (207-84) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Davide Poltroneri (195-85) who recorded 28 points and center Paolo Chiarello (204-78) added 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Mazzeo San Severo and four Perugia players scored in double figures. Perugia's coach Andrea Fabrizi tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mazzeo San Severo moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Recanati. Perugia lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth position with 14 games lost. Mazzeo San Severo will face higher ranked Casalpusterlengo (#11) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Perugia will play against Bari (#6). Top scorers: San Severo: I.Scarponi 20+6reb+1ast, O.Gueye 16+4reb+2ast, A.Iannilli 15+7reb+2ast, R.Maggio 14+4reb+5ast, G.Sirakov 14+1reb+3ast, M.Del Brocco 4+8reb+1ast Perugia: D.Poltroneri 28+3reb+1ast, N.Mei 12+6reb+4ast, P.Chiarello 11+10reb+4ast, S.Bonamente 10+5reb, C.Cutolo 7+1reb, F.Santantonio 5
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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