Tenth-ranked Black Star (0-6) used its home court advantage to challenge top-ranked Etzella (6-0) in Mersch on Saturday. The visitors from Ettelbruck managed to secure only five-point victory 108-103. However their fans expected much easier game. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for William Arre (199-F-86, college: Lock Haven) who led his team to a victory with 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Undefeated Etzella have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Sparta. Black Star at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Etzella will face league's second-placed Sparta in Bertrange in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Black Star will play at home against Contern (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 48 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds by Billy McDaniel of Black Star.
Everything could happen in Belvaux at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Musel Pikes and 7th ranked Soleuvre had identical 2-3 record. But Soleuvre was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Stadrbredimus 81-72 on Sunday night. Soleuvre trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 21-19 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 72-81 at the end of the game. Soleuvre was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American power forward Brandon Gary (202-83, college: Hutchinson CC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. International point guard Laurent Schwartz (180-89) contributed with 13 points and 6 assists for the winners. Five Musel Pikes players scored in double figures. American swingman Mychal Green (193-83, college: Ohio) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import forward Torye Pelham (198-87, college: S.Mississippi) added 12 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Soleuvre. Musel Pikes (3-3) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Residence and Contern. Soleuvre at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. Musel Pikes will face higher ranked Amicale (#3) in Steinsel in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Soleuvre will play on the road against T71 (#8) in Dudelange and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Soleuvre: M.Green 23+12reb+6ast, D.Benseghir 20+1reb+1ast, T.Pelham 12+15reb+1ast, D.Berthle 8, B.Hemmen 6+6reb+4ast, Y.Kombo 2 Musel Pikes: B.Gary 16+14reb+2ast, J.Kox 16+3reb+1ast, T.Wurtz 16+7reb, G.Schmit 13+1reb+3ast, L.Schwartz 13+4reb+6ast, L.Majerus 7+3reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Contern's (3-3) home loss to third ranked Amicale (5-1) 66-87 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Amicale. Contern was better in third quarter 29-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for international Samy Picard (196-88) who led his team to a victory with 35 points (!!!). American forward Reggie Golson (201-81, college: SE Missouri St., agency: Court Side) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Amicale's coach Ken Diederich felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Leon Powell (200-88, college: SE Missouri St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Liki Turner (195-89, college: Francis Marion) added 20 points in the effort for Contern. Four Contern players scored in double figures. Amicale have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-1 record behind leader Etzella. Newly promoted Contern keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Amicale will face Musel Pikes (#4) in Stadrbredimus in the next round. Contern will play on the road against Black Star in Mersch. Top scorers: Contern: L.Turner 20+3reb+1ast, L.Powell 16+13reb+1ast, C.Jones 10+10reb+3ast, R.Birenbaum 10+3reb+1ast, R.Wolzfeld 4, D.Torres 3+2reb Amicale: S.Picard 35+4reb, E.Jeitz 14+5reb+1ast, R.Golson 13+10reb+9ast, C.Schartz 9+5reb+5ast, L.Fisher 6+4reb, A.Laurent 6+2reb
Very predictable result when top-ranked Sparta (6-0) rolled over on the road bottom-ranked Basket Esch (0-6) 107-86 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Sparta. Basket Esch was better in second period 24-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Sparta shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. It was a good game for American point guard Kasey Ulin (181-82, college: Dickinson St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds. Dean Gindt (201-91) contributed with 26 points for the winners. International Joe Biever (184-90) replied with 23 points and 9 assists and Slovakian power forward Stefan Svitek (203-77) added 16 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Basket Esch. Five Sparta and four Basket Esch players scored in double figures. Sparta have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Etzella. Basket Esch at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Sparta will face league's leader Etzella in Ettelbruck in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Basket Esch will play at home against Residence (#6) in Bereldange and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Basket Esch: J.Biever 23+3reb+9ast, M.Rajniak 22+4reb+2ast, S.Svitek 16+12reb+3ast, L.Wright 14+1reb+1ast, L.Ruppert 9+4reb, A.Rodenbourg 2+4reb Sparta: K.Ulin 30+10reb+2ast, D.Gindt 26+3reb+1ast, J.Hublart 16+6reb+2ast, X.Engel 14+4reb+3ast, L.Smith 11+6reb+6ast, P.Arbaut 9+4reb+3ast
Everything could happen in Bereldange at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Residence and 6th ranked T71 had identical 2-3 record. This time Residence used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Dudelange 95-83 on Saturday night. The game without a history. Residence led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. T71 was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American forward Marcus Kennedy (193-84, college: Montevallo, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. International point guard Pitt Koster (182-89) contributed with 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winners. Four Residence players scored in double figures. American forward Ryan Sharry (203-89, college: Middlebury, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) replied with 19 points and 8 rebounds and international point guard Tom Schumacher (190-87, college: Cal.Baptist) added 21 points in the effort for T71. Residence (3-3) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Musel Pikes and Contern. T71 lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Residence will face Basket Esch (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. T71 will play against Soleuvre in Belvaux and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: T71: T.Schumacher 21+3reb+1ast, R.Sharry 19+8reb+2ast, C.Laures 12+5reb+2ast, G.Ruffato 9+1reb, K.Smith 9+2reb, B.Kieffer 8+3reb+1ast Residence: P.Koster 34+1reb+4ast, M.Kennedy 29+15reb+2ast, D.Pellum 14+4reb, M.Schmit 13+4reb+3ast, I.Tomas 3+6reb, Y.Fasbender 2+3reb
Tenth-ranked Black Star (0-6) used its home court advantage to challenge top-ranked Etzella (6-0) in Mersch on Saturday. The visitors from Ettelbruck managed to secure only five-point victory 108-103. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 28-19 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 25-20. Etzella made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Black Star turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Black Star was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for forward William Arre (199-86, college: Lock Haven) who led his team to a victory with 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Power forward Anthony Simpson (203-87, college: Kent St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Etzella players scored in double figures. Power forward Billy McDaniel (201-84, college: Ark.-Monticello) replied with a double-double by scoring 48 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds and point guard Terry Bryant (185-85, college: SE Louisiana) added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists in the effort for Black Star. Etzella have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Sparta. Black Star at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Etzella will face league's second-placed Sparta in Bertrange in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Black Star will play at home against Contern (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Black Star: B.McDaniel 48+19reb+3ast, T.Bryant 22+5reb+13ast, C.Muller 17+2reb, C.Weiler 5+7reb+1ast, P.Arbaut 5+5reb+1ast, C.Ruppert 4+2reb+1ast Etzella: W.Arre 34+8reb+2ast, N.Delgado 32+3reb+4ast, A.Simpson 20+19reb+4ast, T.Giver 10+4ast, C.Wulff 4+1reb+3ast, C.Schroeder 4+4reb+1ast
Luxembourg and Scotland play three friendlies - May 20, 2013
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Luxembourg and Scotland played three friendlies in Bertrange. The hosts won the series 2-1.
Luxembourg opened the exhibition series with a 71:65 victory. Tom Schumacher (190-PG-87, college: Cal.Baptist) scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Luxembourg posted a 40:29 halftime lead. Scotland stopped the rot and cut the deficit at 6-point mark at the final intermission. But Luxembourg kept their opponents at bay throughout the fourth frame and secured the winning outcome [read more]
Luxembourg and Scotland played three friendlies in Bertrange. The hosts won the series 2-1. Luxembourg opened the exhibition series with a 71:65 victory. Tom Schumacher (190-PG-87, college: Cal.Baptist) scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Luxembourg posted a 40:29 halftime lead. Scotland stopped the rot and cut the deficit at 6-point mark at the final intermission. But Luxembourg kept their opponents at bay throughout the fourth frame and secured the winning outcome. Larrie Smith (198-F-75, college: Tenn Tech) and Samy Picard (196-PF-88) finished with 9 points each for the hosts. Kieron Achara (208-PF-83, agency: Two Points, college: Duquesne) answered with 16 points, 10 boards and 6 assists for Scotland. Alasdair Fraser (201-F-92) had 13 points in the loss. Scotland struck back in the next game. The visitors rallied to a 79:71 victory in the second game. Scotland strongly started the game. They built a comfortable 47:28 halftime lead. Luxembourg exploded with 29 points in the fourth period but could not avoid the loss at the end. Alasdair Fraser delivered 17 points and 11 boards for Scotland. Gereth Murray chipped in 13 points in the victory. Billy McDaniel (201-F/C-84, college: Ark.-Monticello) answered with 19 points for Luxembourg. Larrie Smith produced 13 points in the defeat. But Luxembourg came up with a completely different performance next day. The hosts went on a massive 53:34 run in the second half to clinch a 92:64 victory. Larrie Smith stepped up with 16 points to pace the home team. Raul Birenbaum (182-SG-89) and Tom Schumacher had 12 points apiece for the winning side. Kieron Achara responded with 17 points and 10 boards for Scotland. Alasdair Fraser and Gareth Murray had 13 points each.
Contern bolstered their roster. They signed Chad Gray (200-F-85, college: Co.Carolina). The forward spent the last season in Germany. He played for Giants Noerdlingen. Chad Gray notched 17.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game in ProB. Gray earned All-German 2.Bundesliga ProB Honourable Mention. Previously the forward had stints in Austria, Denmark. Chad Gray participated at Eurobasket Summer League in New York in 2011. [read more]
Contern bolstered their roster. They signed Chad Gray (200-F-85, college: Co.Carolina). The forward spent the last season in Germany. He played for Giants Noerdlingen. Chad Gray notched 17.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game in ProB. Gray earned All-German 2.Bundesliga ProB Honourable Mention. Previously the forward had stints in Austria, Denmark. Chad Gray participated at Eurobasket Summer League in New York in 2011.
Soleuvre adds Bissener to their roster - May 19, 2013
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AS Soleuvre (Total League) added to their roster 27-year old forward Eric Bissener (196-86). He started the season at Etzella (Total League). But in 20 games he recorded just 1.7ppg and 4.0rpg this season [read more]
AS Soleuvre (Total League) added to their roster 27-year old forward Eric Bissener (196-86). He started the season at Etzella (Total League). But in 20 games he recorded just 1.7ppg and 4.0rpg this season. The last season Bissener played also at Etzella. In 27 Total League games he averaged 3.5ppg and 4.3rpg. He helped them to make it to the Luxembourg Cup Semifinals. The list of the past achievements is quite long as Bissener won Luxembourg League championship title in 2009. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Luxembourg League Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2009. Bissener has played previously for another Luxembourg team Contern.
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