2Liga Round 9: Wilki Morskie keeps a leadership position in their group - Dec 2, 2012
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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Wilki Morskie as it allowed them to take a leadership position in Group A. Wilki Morskie smashed 5th ranked Trefl II Sopot in Szczecin 65-45. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Trefl II Sopot. The game was mostly controlled by Wilki Morskie. Trefl II Sopot managed to win second period 15-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Trefl II Sopot to just 6 points in third quarter. Wilki Morskie forced 23 Trefl II Sopot turnovers and outrebounded them 42-28 including 19 on the offensive glass. Power forward Pawel Kowalczuk (207-80, college: St.Francis, NY, agency: Promotex) stepped up and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners and forward Radoslaw Bojko (196-91) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was David Brembly (197-93) with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Trefl II Sopot's coach Marcin Lichtanski rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Wilki Morskie (6-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Trefl II Sopot at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with Basket Pila. Trefl II Sopot will play next round against MKS Skierniew. trying to get back on the winning streak. Wilki Morskie will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Korsarz Gdansk on the road. Very significant was WKK Wroclaw's (#6) 17-point road victory against 7th ranked HK Zory in Group B 81-64. Guard Bartosz Bochno (193-88) nailed 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Bartosz Diduszko accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Grzegorz Zadecki (193-83) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds for HK Zory in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. WKK Wroclaw (5-3) moved-up to fifth place in Group B. HK Zory at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Sudety. WKK Wroclaw will play against league's second-placed Tychy at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. HK Zory will play against AZS AWF K-ce (#4) in Katowice and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Korsarz Gdansk (5-2) against tenth ranked Suchy Las (1-6) on Saturday night. Visiting Korsarz Gdansk was defeated by Suchy Las in a tough game in Suchy Las 68-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Korsarz Gdansk. The best player for the winners was Michal Wielechowski who scored 25 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Mateusz Nitsche who recorded 24 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Suchy Las left bottom position moving up to ninth place in Group A, which they share with Notec. Loser Korsarz Gdansk keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Ksiezak Lowicz and SMS PZKosz. Suchy Las will meet higher ranked GTK Gdynia (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Korsarz Gdansk will play against the league's leader Wilki Morskie (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Very important is a road loss of second ranked AZS AWF K-ce (6-2) against ninth ranked Alba Chorzow (3-6) on Saturday night. Visiting AZS AWF K-ce was defeated by Alba Chorzow in a tough game in Chorzow 87-93. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of AZS AWF K-ce. It was a good game for Lukasz Wojcik who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 4 assists. Alba Chorzow's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Alba Chorzow moved-up to eighth place in Group B, which they share with Mickiewicz. AZS AWF K-ce at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Alba Chorzow's next round opponent will be league's leader Pogon Prudnik on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. AZS AWF K-ce will play against HK Zory. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tur Bielsk Pdl. (5-2) against seventh ranked AZS AGH Alstom (3-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Tur Bielsk Pdl. was defeated by AZS AGH Alstom in Krakow 84-73. Michal Szewczyk stepped up and scored 29 points and 5 assists for the winners. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. AZS AGH Alstom moved-up to fourth place in Group C, which they share with Pulaski Warka and Rosa II Radom. Loser Tur Bielsk Pdl. dropped to the third position with two games lost. AZS AGH Alstom will face Novum Lublin (#7) on the road in the next round. Tur Bielsk Pdl. will play against Wisla AWF Kr. (#10) in Krakow.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: In Group A SMS PZKosz won against Basket Pila on the opponent's court 91-82. Ksiezak Lowicz managed to outperform GTK Gdynia in a home game 104-90. Notec recorded a loss to MKS Skierniew. on the road 90-81. In Group B GTK Gliwice crushed Sudety on its own court 93-71. Winless Wschowa was beaten by Tychy in a road game 64-56. Nysa Klodzko lost to Mickiewicz at home 73-79. In Group C Novum Lublin lost to undefeated MCKiS Jaworz. on the opponent's court 66-73. Handlopex AZS rolled over Wisla AWF Kr. in a home game 85-66. Rosa II Radom was defeated by Legia on the road 76-68. Pulaski Warka was beaten by PWiK Piaseczno on its own court 81-88. The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by Rafal Sebrala of Mickiewicz.
Rather expected game when 6th ranked Basket Pila (3-4) was defeated at home by fourth ranked SMS PZKosz (5-2) 91-82 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 49-39 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. SMS PZKosz forced 19 Basket Pila turnovers. Power forward Mikolaj Witlinski (207-95) stepped up and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Jakub Garbacz (196-94) chipped in 25 points. The best for the losing side was forward Karol Michalek (207-87, agency: Promotex) with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and forward Lukasz Krzeminski (200-80) scored 19 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. SMS PZKosz moved-up to second place in Group A, which they share with Ksiezak Lowicz and Korsarz Gdansk. Newly promoted Basket Pila keeps the sixth position with four games lost. SMS PZKosz will face Notec (#9) in Inowroclaw in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Basket Pila will play at home against Ksiezak Lowicz. Top scorers: SMS PZKosz: J.Garbacz 25+2reb+1ast, M.Witlinski 21+8reb+1ast, K.Borowski 16+7reb+2ast, R.Stefanik 8+1reb+1ast, N.Sirijatowicz 5+6reb+4ast, K.Zywert 4+1reb+3ast Basket Pila: L.Krzeminski 19+3reb+2ast, G.Przewozniak 13+4reb+1ast, K.Michalek 10+13reb+7ast, W.Rogacewicz 9+7reb+3ast, T.Pochylski 8+1reb+1ast, Z.Malinowski 7+1reb+4ast
Very predictable result when third ranked Ksiezak Lowicz (5-2) defeated at home 8th ranked GTK Gdynia (2-5) 104-90 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Ksiezak Lowicz. GTK Gdynia was better in fourth quarter 33-26. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ksiezak Lowicz dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to GTK Gdynia's 44 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Ksiezak Lowicz especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Bartosz Wluczynski (176-88) stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 assists for the winners and forward Kacper Kromer (204-87) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Bartosz Wrobel (186-95) with 24 points and point guard Przemyslaw Zolnierewicz (170-95) scored 19 points. Five Ksiezak Lowicz and four GTK Gdynia players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ksiezak Lowicz moved-up to second place in Group A, which they share with Korsarz Gdansk and SMS PZKosz. Newly promoted GTK Gdynia keeps the eighth position with five games lost. Ksiezak Lowicz will face Basket Pila (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. GTK Gdynia will play against Suchy Las and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ksiezak Lowicz: T.Smorawinski 20+2reb+4ast, K.Kromer 20+7reb, B.Wluczynski 19+2reb+8ast, P.Malona 16+7reb+1ast, R.Wojciechowski 11+11reb+4ast, B.Bartoszewicz 10+2reb+1ast GTK Gdynia: B.Wrobel 24+2reb, P.Zolnierewicz 19+4reb+1ast, F.Put 11+4reb, M.Zolnierewicz 10+2reb+1ast, M.Ponitka 9+2reb+2ast, A.Wlodarczyk 5+4reb+2ast
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Korsarz Gdansk (5-2) against tenth ranked Suchy Las (1-6) on Saturday night. Visiting Korsarz Gdansk was defeated by Suchy Las in a tough game in Suchy Las 68-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Korsarz Gdansk. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 22-15. But Korsarz Gdansk won second period 23-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Suchy Las forced 20 Korsarz Gdansk turnovers. The best player for the winners was Michal Wielechowski (193-94) who scored 25 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Center Filip Pruefer (208-96) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Suchy Las players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Mateusz Nitsche (190-86) who recorded 24 points and 6 rebounds and center Piotr Konsek (208-89) added 7 points and 15 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Suchy Las left bottom position moving up to ninth place in Group A, which they share with Notec. Loser Korsarz Gdansk keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Ksiezak Lowicz and SMS PZKosz. Suchy Las will meet higher ranked GTK Gdynia (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Korsarz Gdansk will play against the league's leader Wilki Morskie (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Suchy Las: M.Wielechowski 25+4reb, D.Szymczak 16+1reb+1ast, J.Fiszer 11+6reb+3ast, F.Pruefer 10+11reb+1ast, P.Mowlik 6+6reb+5ast, P.Wieloch 5+4ast Korsarz Gdansk: M.Nitsche 24+6reb, P.Strychalski 15+2reb+1ast, M.Ziebinski 8+5reb, P.Konsek 7+15reb+3ast, J.Zalucki 6+3reb+3ast, M.Chudy 4+1reb
Not a big story in a game in Skierniewice where 9th ranked Notec (1-6) was defeated by fifth ranked MKS Skierniew. (4-3) 90-81 on Saturday. The game without a history. MKS Skierniew. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Notec only scored eight points from the stripe. Notec was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Jacek Zielinski (192-80) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and forward Radoslaw Jarosz (196-83) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Mikolaj Grod (194-89) with 27 points and 6 rebounds and guard Artur Gliszczynski (178-81) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. MKS Skierniew. maintains fifth place in Group A with 4-3 record. Notec lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth position with six games lost. MKS Skierniew. will face Trefl II Sopot (#6) on the road in the next round. Notec will play against the league's second-placed SMS PZKosz in Wladyslawowo. Top scorers: MKS Skierniew.: R.Jarosz 21+6reb+2ast, J.Zielinski 21+11reb+1ast, M.Krawiec 18+4reb+3ast, M.Wojcik 17+7reb+4ast, L.Makolski 8+2reb+7ast, M.Lapinski 2+3reb Notec: M.Grod 27+6reb+1ast, A.Gliszczynski 21+2reb+3ast, H.Wierzbicki 12+4reb+1ast, P.Rychlowski 10+8reb+1ast, A.Wlodarski 6+6reb+1ast, M.Warchowski 3+2reb+4ast
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Wilki Morskie as it allowed them to take a leadership position in Group A. Wilki Morskie smashed 5th ranked Trefl II Sopot in Szczecin 65-45. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Trefl II Sopot. The game was mostly controlled by Wilki Morskie. Trefl II Sopot managed to win second period 15-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Trefl II Sopot to just 6 points in third quarter. Wilki Morskie forced 23 Trefl II Sopot turnovers and outrebounded them 42-28 including 19 on the offensive glass. Power forward Pawel Kowalczuk (207-80, college: St.Francis, NY, agency: Promotex) stepped up and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners and forward Radoslaw Bojko (196-91) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Five Wilki Morskie players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was David Brembly (197-93) with 19 points and 5 rebounds and forward Lukasz Jaskiewicz (202-92) scored 6 points and 11 rebounds. Trefl II Sopot's coach Marcin Lichtanski rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Wilki Morskie (6-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Trefl II Sopot at the other side dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with Basket Pila. Trefl II Sopot will play next round against MKS Skierniew. trying to get back on the winning streak. Wilki Morskie will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Korsarz Gdansk on the road. Top scorers: Wilki Morskie: P.Kowalczuk 16+7reb+3ast, R.Bojko 13+7reb+2ast, M.Stoklosa 12+1reb+8ast, P.Wojdyr 10+10reb, K.Koziorowicz 10+1reb+4ast, S.Essaid Hamdaoui 2+2reb Trefl II Sopot: D.Brembly 19+5reb, C.Zieba 8, L.Jaskiewicz 6+11reb+3ast, K.Stalicki 4+2reb+1ast, K.Szymanski 4+3reb+1ast, K.Piechaczek 2+3reb+1ast
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked GTK Gliwice (6-2) outscored at home 6th ranked Sudety (4-4) 93-71 on Sunday. The game without a history. GTK Gliwice led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 62.7 percent from the field. GTK Gliwice outrebounded Sudety 35-21 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Sudety's players. The former international forward Pawel Wiekiera (206-78) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard Piotr Pustelnik (183-83, agency: Promotex) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four GTK Gliwice players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Rafal Niesobski (189-82) with 22 points and point guard Michal Kozak (179-92) scored 6 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for GTK Gliwice. They moved-up to second place in Group B, which they share with Tychy and AZS AWF K-ce. Loser Sudety keeps the sixth position with four games lost. GTK Gliwice will face Wschowa (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sudety will play against Nysa Klodzko (#10) in Kloszko. Top scorers: GTK Gliwice: P.Wiekiera 21+10reb+2ast, P.Szymanski 20+3reb+1ast, M.Soehrich 14+2reb, E.Podkowinski 13+3reb+4ast, P.Pustelnik 12+5reb+8ast, M.Bacik 8+8reb+6ast Sudety: R.Niesobski 22+3reb+2ast, J.Czech 13+3reb+2ast, L.Niesobski 11, P.Minciel 7+3reb, M.Kozak 6+6reb+7ast, K.Wojciul 5
There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Wschowa (0-8) was defeated on the road by third ranked Tychy (6-2) 64-56 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 64-56. Tychy dominated on the defensive end, holding Wschowa to just 5 points in second quarter. They outrebounded Wschowa 44-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. Wschowa was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Power forward Lukasz Bodych (204-90, agency: Promotex) stepped up and scored 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and swingman Grzegorz Remin (192-82) chipped in 8 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Adam Chodkiewicz (200-90) with 19 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and forward Pawel Jaworski (200-86) scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. Wschowa's coach let to play ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Tychy. They moved-up to second place in Group B, which they share with GTK Gliwice and AZS AWF K-ce. Wschowa lost their eighth game in a row. Wschowa at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with eight games lost. Tychy will face WKK Wroclaw (#5) on the road in the next round. Wschowa will play against GTK Gliwice (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Tychy: D.Malek 15+1reb+1ast, M.Markowicz 12+6reb, P.Olczak 10+6reb, L.Bodych 9+10reb+3ast, G.Remin 8+8reb+3ast, T.Bzdyra 8+10reb Wschowa: A.Chodkiewicz 19+7reb+3ast, P.Matuszewski 15+2reb, P.Jaworski 9+11reb+2ast, J.Chalupka 5+2reb+1ast, M.Zgrzebnicki 4+1reb+2ast, K.Kaptur 3+1reb
Very important is a road loss of second ranked AZS AWF K-ce (6-2) against ninth ranked Alba Chorzow (3-6) on Saturday night. Visiting AZS AWF K-ce was defeated by Alba Chorzow in a tough game in Chorzow 87-93. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of AZS AWF K-ce. The hosts were ahead by 2 points but lost the second period ending it with a 2-point deficit before their 26-18 run, which allowed them to win the game. Alba Chorzow forced 19 AZS AWF K-ce turnovers and outrebounded them 35-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. 27 personal fouls committed by AZS AWF K-ce helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for guard Lukasz Wojcik (189-84) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Forward Tomasz Gembus (198-87) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Alba Chorzow's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Mariusz Piotrkowski (197-84) answered with 16 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and forward Tomasz Milewski (202-78) added 15 points and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) in the effort for AZS AWF K-ce. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Alba Chorzow moved-up to eighth place in Group B, which they share with Mickiewicz. AZS AWF K-ce at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Alba Chorzow's next round opponent will be league's leader Pogon Prudnik on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. AZS AWF K-ce will play against HK Zory. Top scorers: Alba Chorzow: L.Wojcik 30+3reb+4ast, T.Gembus 17+5reb+1ast, K.Morawiec 15+4reb+3ast, K.Wozniak 12+9reb+2ast, F.Czyznielewski 8+6reb+1ast, P.Podbial 7+3reb+6ast AZS AWF K-ce: M.Piotrkowski 16+4reb+1ast, T.Milewski 15+1reb+4ast, P.Jurczynski 14+1ast, M.Dziemba 13+4reb+1ast, K.Nowak 12+5reb, M.Ecka 7+6reb+3ast
Very significant was WKK Wroclaw's (#6) 17-point road victory against 7th ranked HK Zory in Group B 81-64. The game was mostly controlled by WKK Wroclaw. HK Zory was better in third quarter 17-9. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. WKK Wroclaw forced 21 HK Zory turnovers. Guard Bartosz Bochno (193-88) nailed 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and the former international swingman Bartosz Diduszko (198-87) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Grzegorz Zadecki (193-83) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and forward Krzysztof Zielinski (197-71) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for HK Zory in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. WKK Wroclaw (5-3) moved-up to fifth place in Group B. HK Zory at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Sudety. WKK Wroclaw will play against league's second-placed Tychy at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. HK Zory will play against AZS AWF K-ce (#4) in Katowice and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: WKK Wroclaw: B.Bochno 26+5reb+2ast, B.Diduszko 14+9reb+3ast, T.Nowakowski 13+3reb, M.Lopatka 10+4reb, J.Grzelinski 7+4reb+8ast, M.Platek 5+6reb+3ast HK Zory: G.Zadecki 18+7reb+3ast, K.Zielinski 12+10reb, K.Kupczak 10+3reb+6ast, J.Rduch 7+4reb, M.Marczyk 6+3ast, A.Andula 5+5reb
No shocking result in a game in Kloszko where eighth ranked Mickiewicz (3-6) won against 10th ranked Nysa Klodzko (1-7) 79-73 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 19-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Nysa Klodzko was plagued by 33 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Rafal Sebrala (195-87) stepped up and scored 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Michal Moralewicz (184-91) chipped in 10 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was swingman Artur Barycza (193-86) with 16 points and 6 rebounds and guard Michal Weiss (188-82) scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Nysa Klodzko's coach let to play ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mickiewicz maintains eighth place in Group B with 3-6 record, which they share with Alba Chorzow. Nysa Klodzko lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Mickiewicz will have a break next round. Nysa Klodzko will play on the road against Sudety (#6) in Jelenia Gora. Top scorers: Mickiewicz: R.Sebrala 28+9reb+5ast, M.Batorski 11+7reb, M.Moralewicz 10+4reb+5ast, P.Wolk-Jankowski 9+4reb+1ast, M.Strzelecki 7+1ast, S.Wawrzyniak 5+1reb Nysa Klodzko: A.Barycza 16+6reb+1ast, M.Kowalski 11+2reb+1ast, M.Weiss 10+7reb+6ast, B.Jozefowicz 9+4reb, P.Magdziarz 9+1reb+1ast, J.Gadomski 6+6reb+2ast
Very expected game in Jaworzno where 7th ranked Novum Lublin (2-5) was defeated by leader MCKiS Jaworz. (7-0) 73-66 on Saturday. The game without a history. MCKiS Jaworz. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Novum Lublin was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Center Lukasz Bak (209-81, agency: Promotex) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard Tomasz Zych (188-87) chipped in 11 points. MCKiS Jaworz.'s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The best for the losing side was forward Adam Mysliwiec (200-90) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Michael Gospodarek (186-91) scored 15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for MCKiS Jaworz.. They maintain first place in Group C with 7-0 record. Novum Lublin lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. MCKiS Jaworz. will face league's second-placed PWiK Piaseczno on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Novum Lublin will play against AZS AGH Alstom (#6) in Krakow and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: MCKiS Jaworz.: L.Bak 15+10reb+2ast, T.Ejsmont 14+1reb+1ast, T.Zych 11+4reb+2ast, D.Goldammer 8+6reb+3ast, A.Baczynski 6+3reb, N.Kujon 6+3reb Novum Lublin: A.Mysliwiec 22+15reb+2ast, M.Gospodarek 15+7reb+5ast, B.Karolak 10+1reb+1ast, C.Majtyka 8+5reb, P.Gospodarek 6+2reb+1ast, M.Wisniewski 4+6reb
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Rzeszow where ninth ranked Handlopex AZS (2-5) smashed 8th ranked Wisla AWF Kr. (2-5) 85-66 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Handlopex AZS. Wisla AWF Kr. was better in second period 26-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Handlopex AZS forced 21 Wisla AWF Kr. turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Handlopex AZS especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Power forward Piotr Mis (204-77) stepped up and scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Maciej Zmudka (191-82) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. Five Handlopex AZS players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Jakub Dwernicki (180-86) with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Tomasz Orlicki (188-89) scored 18 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Handlopex AZS moved-up to seventh place in Group C, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Wisla AWF Kr. Handlopex AZS will face Legia (#9) in Warszawa in the next round. Top scorers: Handlopex AZS: P.Mis 18+7reb+5ast, M.Zmudka 17+3reb+6ast, K.Banys 16+1ast, M.Osiniak 15+8reb+2ast, S.Biela 11+6reb+4ast, D.Kielar 6+5reb+4ast Wisla AWF Kr.: J.Dwernicki 18+5reb+4ast, T.Orlicki 18+4reb+2ast, J.Sulowski 15+1reb+1ast, M.Ejiofor 4+4reb, J.Krawczyk 4+1reb+2ast, D.Depta 3+7reb+1ast
There was an upset in Warszawa where higher ranked Rosa II Radom (3-4) was defeated by tenth ranked Legia (2-5) 76-68 on Saturday. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 16-7. But Rosa II Radom won third quarter 20-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Legia dominated on the defensive end, holding Rosa II Radom to just 7 points in first quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Rosa II Radom's 30. Rosa II Radom was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Patryk Nowerski (-92) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Tomasz Jaremkiewicz (189-82) chipped in 19 points. Four Legia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Robert Cetnar (197-88) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Filip Zegzula (185-94) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Legia moved-up to seventh place in Group C, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rosa II Radom dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Legia will face Handlopex AZS (#8) in Rzeszow in the next round. Rosa II Radom will play at home against Pulaski Warka (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Legia: T.Jaremkiewicz 19+3ast, M.Nedzi 11+4reb+1ast, P.Nowerski 11+12reb+1ast, R.Piesio 10+2ast, L.Zajaczkowski 8+2reb+3ast, R.Holnicki-Szulc 7+2ast Rosa II Radom: F.Zegzula 19+5reb, R.Cetnar 16+7reb+3ast, M.Zweglinski 10+7reb, J.Stanios 9+5reb+9ast, L.Sobuta 8+2reb+1ast, P.Kuczynski 6
Everything went according to plan when second ranked PWiK Piaseczno (6-1) beat on the road 4th placed Pulaski Warka (3-4) 88-81 on Saturday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Pulaski Warka won fourth quarter 21-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Swingman Przemyslaw Lewandowski (204-78, agency: Promotex) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and forward Damian Zapert (196-84) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four PWiK Piaseczno players scored in double figures. PWiK Piaseczno's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The best for the losing side was forward Patryk Przyborowski (196-90, agency: Promotex) with 27 points and 5 rebounds and guard Dawid Mieczkowski (198-89) scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for PWiK Piaseczno. They maintain second place in Group C with 6-1 record having just 0 victories less than leader Wilki Morskie. Loser Pulaski Warka keeps the fourth position with four games lost. PWiK Piaseczno will face league's leader MCKiS Jaworz. in Jaworzno in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pulaski Warka will play on the road against Rosa II Radom and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: PWiK Piaseczno: P.Lewandowski 18+10reb+2ast, D.Majewski 17+2reb+2ast, D.Zapert 14+8reb+2ast, A.Paszkiewicz 11+3reb+4ast, R.Pietrzak 9+3reb+3ast, T.Borkowski 7+1reb+2ast Pulaski Warka: P.Przyborowski 27+5reb, D.Mieczkowski 18+5reb+4ast, K.Kapturski 12+11reb+3ast, M.Piatek 8+7reb+3ast, P.Adamczyk 5+1reb+4ast, P.Piros 5+1reb+2ast
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tur Bielsk Pdl. (5-2) against seventh ranked AZS AGH Alstom (3-4) on Saturday night. Visiting Tur Bielsk Pdl. was defeated by AZS AGH Alstom in Krakow 84-73. Tur Bielsk Pdl. was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. AZS AGH Alstom forced 24 Tur Bielsk Pdl. turnovers. Strangely Tur Bielsk Pdl. outrebounded AZS AGH Alstom 47-31 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Michal Szewczyk (184-85) stepped up and scored 29 points and 5 assists for the winners and forward Przemyslaw Gworek (195-90) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Lukasz Kuczynski (194-85) with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and forward Arkadiusz Zabielski (195-84) scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. AZS AGH Alstom moved-up to fourth place in Group C, which they share with Pulaski Warka and Rosa II Radom. Loser Tur Bielsk Pdl. dropped to the third position with two games lost. AZS AGH Alstom will face Novum Lublin (#7) on the road in the next round. Tur Bielsk Pdl. will play against Wisla AWF Kr. (#10) in Krakow. Top scorers: AZS AGH Alstom: M.Szewczyk 29+3reb+5ast, P.Gworek 19+5reb+2ast, G.Dudzik 10+2reb, F.Mroz 7+2reb+1ast, J.Maksymiuk 7+1reb, P.Stecko 6+4reb+2ast Tur Bielsk Pdl.: L.Kuczynski 28+13reb+1ast, A.Zabielski 16+6reb+5ast, K.Zakrzewski 9+8reb+3ast, A.Weres 5+9reb+2ast, K.Jozwiuk 5+3reb+2ast, J.Jozwiuk 4+2reb+1ast
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Maciej Lampe selected the top Polish players playing abroad in last week's games - May 25, 2013
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We bring you last week's top performances from Poles who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is an international power forward Maciej Lampe (211-85), who plays in the Spanish ACB. He could not help Caja Laboral (25-9) in their last game. Despite Lampe's very good performance Caja Laboral lost 94-99 on the road to the much lower-ranked (#10) CB Canarias.
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We bring you last week's top performances from Poles who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an international power forward Maciej Lampe (211-85, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish ACB. He could not help Caja Laboral (25-9) in their last game. Despite Lampe's very good performance Caja Laboral lost 94-99 on the road to the much lower-ranked (#10) CB Canarias.
He was the second best scorer with 25 points. Lampe also added 5 rebounds in 28 minutes on the court.
His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
Lampe has relatively good stats this year: 13.0ppg, 4.6rpg, 2FGP: 56.0%(167-298) and FT: 84.7% in the 34 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Polish and Swedish.
Lampe is currently a member of the Polish senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international swingman Thomas Kelati (195-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Washington St., currently plays in Spain). He contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Assignia Manresa (6-28) crushing them 90-59 in the Spanish ACB last Sunday.
Kelati recorded 9 points.
Valencia Basket (22-12) is placed fourth in the ACB.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial.
It's Kelati's first season with the team.
This year he has relatively solid stats: 10.9ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.7apg, 2FGP: 55.1%(38-69), 3FGP: 40.9% and FT: 91.9%(34-37).
Kelati is another player who holds two passports: Eritrean and Polish.
Ex-BOT Turow Zgorzelec player is in the roster of the Polish senior national team.
#3. The Polish player who performed third best last week abroad was former U18 international center Szymon Lukasiak (208-87, agency: Promotex, college: Jacksonville, currently plays in Portugal), who plays in the Portuguese LPB. He was not able to help Academica (15-5) in their last game. Despite Lukasiak's very good performance Academica was crushed 94-62 on the opponent's court by the leading Benfica.
He was the top scorer with 21 points. Lukasiak also added 5 rebounds in 26 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. Lukasiak is currently fifth on the list of best blockers with 1.0bpg.
This year his other stats are: 11.4ppg, 4.6rpg, 2FGP: 63.8%(74-116) in the 14 games.
Lukasiak played for the Polish U18 national team eight years ago.
#4. Power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (210-90, currently plays in Italy) led Torino to a victory over the fifth-ranked Casalpusterlengo (20-14) 77-66 in the Italian Nazionale A (third division) in Tuesday night's game.
He was MVP of the game. Wojciechowski scored 18 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
PMS Torino (26-8) is placed first in the Nazionale A.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Wojciechowski has reliable stats this season: 14.9ppg, 8.9rpg and 1.1spg.
He has both Polish and Italian nationalities.
Wojciechowski is also Polish national team player.
#5. International forward Aleksander Czyz (200-90, agency: Priority Sports, college: Nevada, currently plays in Italy) managed to help Acea Virtus Roma to win against the closely-ranked Trenkwalder RE (18-12) 74-69 in the Italian SerieA on Friday night.
Czyz scored only 3 points.
Acea Virtus Roma (20-10) is placed third in the SerieA.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This season Czyz averages: 6.1ppg and 3.8rpg.
He plays currently for the Polish national team.
#6. Point guard Robert Skibniewski (183-83, currently plays in Slovakia) contributed to a Inter Bratislava's victory against the closely-ranked Komarno (24-11) 89-82 in the Slovakian Extraliga in Saturday night's game.
Skibniewski scored 5 points and added 6 assists in 31 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. BK Inter Bratislava (20-15) is placed fourth in the Extraliga.
Skibniewski is currently seventh on the league's list of best passers with 4.5apg.
He also averaged so far 6.0ppg and 1.5rpg in the 15 games.
Skibniewski is an international player who is currently on the senior Polish National Team roster.
The list of other players, who all have Polish passport but never been selected to any of Polish national teams:
#1.Konrad Wysocki (201-F-82, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Princeton, currently plays in Germany), who plays in the German BBL could not help EWE Baskets (25-9) to beat ratiopharm Ulm (24-10). He did not have that impressive stats last Tuesday.
Wysocki recorded only 1 points in 9 minutes on the court.
EWE Baskets was edged 86-84 at home by the lower-ranked (#3) ratiopharm Ulm.
This year Wysocki's overall stats are: 6.2ppg and 3.3rpg in the 35 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Polish and German.
#2.Francis Jonathan Han (185-G-87, college: Fairfield, currently plays in Puerto Rico) was not able to help Cangrejeros (16-8) in their game against Leones (15-8) in the Puerto Rican BSN.
He recorded 5 points.
The league leader Cangrejeros was defeated 79-75 on the road by the second-ranked Leones.
Han's overall stats this season are: 1.4ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.3apg.
He is another player who holds two passports: Polish and Puerto Rican.
Polish National Team 2013
Chylinski
Czyz
Dloniak
Gielo
Gortat
Michal Chylinski190-PG-86PGE Turow
Aleksander Czyz200-F-90Acea Virtus RM
Jakub Dloniak192-F-83Siarka Jezioro
Tomasz Gielo206-F-93Liberty
Marcin Gortat211-C-84Phoenix Suns
Adam Hrycaniuk206-C-84Valencia
Michal Ignerski207-F-80Banco di Sard [read more]
Polish U20 National Team 2013
Grzelinski
Grochowski
Kowalczyk
Schenk
Michalak
Jan Grzelinski180-PG-94WKK Wroclaw
Grzegorz Grochowski180-PG-93MKS DG
Sebastian Kowalczyk190-PG-93Start Gdynia
Jakub Schenk185-PG-94Rosa Radom
Michal Michalak196-SG-93Trefl Sopot
Mateusz Ponitka196-G/F-93Asseco Prok [read more]
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