Goran Martinic gets MVP of the Week award for Romanian Div.A - Jan 30, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
Montenegrin Goran Martinic (184-PG-87, agency: BeoExcell) had an amazing evening in the last round for CSM Bucuresti and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 19. The 24-year old playmaker had the game-high 39 points adding three rebounds and three assists for CSM Bucuresti in his team's victory, helping [read more]
Montenegrin Goran Martinic (184-PG-87, agency: BeoExcell) had an amazing evening in the last round for CSM Bucuresti and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 19. The 24-year old playmaker had the game-high 39 points adding three rebounds and three assists for CSM Bucuresti in his team's victory, helping them to beat Oradea (#5, 12-6) 83-72. CSM Bucuresti maintains the 6th position in Romanian Div.A. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. CSM Bucuresti will need more victories to improve their 12-7 record. In the team's last game Martinic had a remarkable 60.0% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at CSM Bucuresti, through which he has constantly improved. Martinic has impressive league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.6ppg. Martinic is in league's top in assists (7th best: 4.8apg) and averages solid 52.9% FGP and 45.5% from behind 3-point line.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 23-year old American center Paul Nelson (208-C-88) of Dinamo B.. Nelson impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 16 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Dinamo B. lost that game 81-88 to slightly higher-ranked Rovinari (#9, 11-8). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Dinamo B. keeps 11th position. 13 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Dinamo B. managed to get this year. Nelson is a newcomer at Dinamo B. and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.
The third best performed player last round was American JuJuan Cooley (175-PG-82) of Targu Mures (#4). Cooley scored 13 points and passed eleven assists (!!!). He was a key player of Targu Mures, leading his team to a 76-54 easy win against #3 ranked U.Mobitel.CN in a game of the week. Targu Mures needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 13 victories and 6 lost games. Cooley has a great season in Romania. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 6.2apg (3rd best). He also has 2.8spg and FGP: 53.6%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Enrico Tucker (183-PG) of Perla Harghitei - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Ivan Ivanovic (206-F-80) of Gaz Metan - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Kaylone Riley (203-C-88) of CSU Sibiu - 16 points and 8 rebounds 7. Calvin Watson (197-G-85) of Targu Mures - 16 points and 5 rebounds 8. Deven Mitchell (197-F-84) of Gaz Metan - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Nemanja Maric (196-G-83) of Oradea - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Emmanuel Dies (204-F/C-77) of Perla Harghitei - 15 points and 8 rebounds
The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
Div.A Round 19: U-Mobitelco is upset by Targu Mures - Jan 29, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
The game between third ranked U-Mobitelco (13-5) and fifth ranked Targu Mures (13-6) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. U-Mobitelco was crushed by Targu Mures in Cluj 76-54. The game was mostly controlled by Targu Mures. U-Mobitelco managed to win third quarter 16-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American point guard JuJuan Cooley (175-82, college: Indiana Tech) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists for the winners. His fellow American import guard Calvin Watson (197-85, college: N.Texas, agency: Court Side) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Serbian center Zoran Krstanovic (204-82) produced 12 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Targu Mures moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion U-Mobitelco keeps the third position with five games lost. Targu Mures are looking forward to face Perla Harghitei (#14) in Miercurea in the next round and are hoping to win another game. U-Mobitelco will play on the road against Oradea (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Bucuresti was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Oradea (12-6) played at the court of sixth ranked CSM Bucuresti (12-7). CSM Bucuresti defeated Oradea 83-72. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin point guard Goran Martinic (184-87, agency: BeoExcell) who helped to win the game recording 39 points (!!!) (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Garry Gallimore contributed with 16 points for the winners. CSM Bucuresti's coach Hristu Sapera allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Serbian guard Nemanja Maric (196-83) answered with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Oradea. CSM Bucuresti maintains sixth place with 12-7 record. Oradea at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. CSM Bucuresti will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oradea will play at home against U-Mobitelco (#3) in Cluj and it may be a tough game between close rivals. A very close game took place in Sibiu between Pitesti and CSU Sibiu. Tenth ranked Pitesti (10-9) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked CSU Sibiu (11-7). Pitesti managed to escape with a 3-point win 68-65 on Saturday evening. It was a great evening for Slobodan Popovic who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Kaylone Riley responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Pitesti maintains tenth place with 10-9 record. Loser CSU Sibiu dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Ploiesti. Pitesti will meet at home higher ranked Ploiesti (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. CSU Sibiu will play against Rovinari and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game with biggest result difference took place in Ploiesti. Local Ploiesti (11-7) outscored 12th ranked Giurgiu (5-14) 86-54. It was a quality performance for Darius Hargrove who led the winners and scored 24 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ploiesti moved-up to seventh place, which they share with CSU Sibiu. Giurgiu lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. Ploiesti's next round opponent will be Pitesti (#10) on the road. Giurgiu will play against the league's leader Timisoara having rather not much hope for a victory.
In the last two games of round 19 Rovinari defeated Dinamo B. in a road game 88-81. Perla Harghitei was smashed by Gaz Metan at home 78-100.
A very close game took place in Sibiu between Pitesti and CSU Sibiu. Tenth ranked Pitesti (10-9) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked CSU Sibiu (11-7). Pitesti managed to escape with a 3-point win 68-65 on Saturday evening. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 19-10 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Pitesti forced 19 CSU Sibiu turnovers. It was a great evening for Serbian guard Slobodan Popovic (198-80, agency: BeoExcell) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Montenegrin guard Darko Vujacic (199-79) helped adding 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Pitesti players scored in double figures. At the losing side American center Kaylone Riley (203-88, college: Warner Pacific) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and American-Liberian guard Jaytonah Wisseh (185-88, college: LIU Brooklyn) scored 12 points and 6 assists. Pitesti maintains tenth place with 10-9 record. Loser CSU Sibiu dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Ploiesti. Pitesti will meet at home higher ranked Ploiesti (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. CSU Sibiu will play against Rovinari and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pitesti: S.Popovic 14+11reb+2ast, D.Vujacic 13+5reb+2ast, U.Velickovic 13+1reb+1ast, D.Kinloch 11+7reb, I.Stefanovic 8+3reb+2ast, D.Popescu 5+5reb+2ast CSU Sibiu: K.Riley 16+8reb+1ast, C.Scott 12+5reb+1ast, J.Wisseh 12+4reb+6ast, N.Khartchenkov 8+2reb, D.Austin 7+5reb+2ast, C.Craciun 4+2reb+1ast
There was no surprise when 11th ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti (5-13) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Rovinari (11-8) 88-81. CS Dinamo Bucuresti was ahead by 3 points at the halftime before a 50-40 second half run of Rovinari. The game was dominated by American players. It was an exceptional evening for guard Porter Troupe (196-83, college: Portland, agency: Strategic Sports) who led the winners and scored 24 points. Guard Louis Darby (196-84, college: Long Beach St.) accounted for 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Center Paul Nelson (208-88, college: Yale) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds and forward Antonio Haymon (198-88, college: Lee) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for CS Dinamo Bucuresti in the defeat. Four Rovinari and five CS Dinamo Bucuresti players scored in double figures. Rovinari have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 11-8 record. Newly promoted CS Dinamo Bucuresti keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Rovinari's next round opponent will be higher ranked CSU Sibiu (#7) at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. CS Dinamo Bucuresti will play against Politehnica (#15) in Iasi. Top scorers: Rovinari: P.Troupe 24+1reb+2ast, R.Kljajevic 15+6reb+1ast, L.Darby 13+6reb+4ast, D.Steffel 12+7reb+2ast, S.Nikolic 9+7reb+5ast, V.Mocanu 6+5reb+3ast Dinamo B.: A.Haymon 20+5reb, J.Johnson 17+6reb+1ast, P.Nelson 16+17reb+1ast, S.Thompson 14+3reb+7ast, A.Badila 10+4reb, J.Blocker 4+2ast
No shocking result in a game in Miercurea where second ranked Gaz Metan (15-4) smashed 14th ranked Perla Harghitei (3-15) 100-78. The game was mostly controlled by Gaz Metan. Perla Harghitei was better in second period 23-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Gaz Metan dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Perla Harghitei's 38. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Perla Harghitei's players. It was an exceptional evening for Montenegrin-Serbian forward Ivan Ivanovic (206-80, agency: Beo Basket) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Deven Mitchell (197-84, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American-Mexican point guard Enrico Tucker (183, college: San Diego, agency: TSS Management) came up with 24 points (made all of his eight free throws) and American power forward Emmanuel Dies (204-77, college: Kansas St., agency: Interperformances) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Perla Harghitei in the defeat. Five Gaz Metan and four Perla Harghitei players scored in double figures. Perla Harghitei's coach Botond Laszlofy gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Gaz Metan have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 15-4 record behind leader Timisoara. Perla Harghitei at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. Gaz Metan's next round opponent will be Craiova (#12) at home and are hoping to win another game. Perla Harghitei will play against Targu Mures. Top scorers: Gaz Metan: I.Ivanovic 20+8reb+3ast, D.Mitchell 17+5reb+5ast, T.Nicoara 16+5reb+2ast, C.Moore 15+2reb+5ast, I.Tomeljak 13+2reb+4ast, I.Zigeranovic 12+8reb Perla Harghitei: E.Tucker 24+4reb+2ast, E.Dies 15+8reb, A.Champion 11+7reb+1ast, C.Long 11+1reb+4ast, D.Erceg 9+6reb+1ast, C.Jakab 5+2reb
The game between third ranked U-Mobitelco (13-5) and fifth ranked Targu Mures (13-6) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. U-Mobitelco was crushed by Targu Mures in Cluj 76-54. The game was mostly controlled by Targu Mures. U-Mobitelco managed to win third quarter 16-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American point guard JuJuan Cooley (175-82, college: Indiana Tech) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists for the winners. His fellow American import guard Calvin Watson (197-85, college: N.Texas, agency: Court Side) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five Targu Mures players scored in double figures. Serbian center Zoran Krstanovic (204-82) produced 12 points and 9 rebounds and American swingman Kyndall Dykes (190-87, college: New Orleans, agency: Edge Sports) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Targu Mures moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion U-Mobitelco keeps the third position with five games lost. Targu Mures are looking forward to face Perla Harghitei (#14) in Miercurea in the next round and are hoping to win another game. U-Mobitelco will play on the road against Oradea (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Targu Mures: C.Watson 16+5reb, J.Cooley 13+3reb+11ast, V.Stanescu 12+6reb+1ast, M.Pekovic 12+5reb+3ast, L.Dumitru 10+8reb, M.Aliakseyeu 6+2reb U.Mobitel.CN: K.Dykes 14+3reb+3ast, M.Paul 13+3reb+2ast, Z.Krstanovic 12+9reb+1ast, V.Mijovic 7+4reb+1ast, P.Michael Jones 4+4reb, J.LaGrange 2+3reb+5ast
The game in Bucuresti was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Oradea (12-6) played at the court of sixth ranked CSM Bucuresti (12-7). CSM Bucuresti defeated Oradea 83-72. The game without a history. CSM Bucuresti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. CSM Bucuresti outrebounded Oradea 34-22 including 19 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for CSM Bucuresti especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin point guard Goran Martinic (184-87, agency: BeoExcell) who helped to win the game recording 39 points (!!!) (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Jamaican-Canadian guard Garry Gallimore (192-84) contributed with 16 points for the winners. CSM Bucuresti's coach Hristu Sapera allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Serbian guard Nemanja Maric (196-83) answered with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Serbian forward Milos Pesic (205-84, agency: 011 Sports) added 15 points and 4 assists in the effort for Oradea. CSM Bucuresti maintains sixth place with 12-7 record. Oradea at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. CSM Bucuresti will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oradea will play at home against U-Mobitelco (#3) in Cluj and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: CSM Bucuresti: G.Martinic 39+3reb+3ast, G.Gallimore 16+3reb+1ast, B.McKenzie 8+11reb+1ast, V.Carutasu 6+8reb, E.Rhinehart 5+4reb+1ast, C.Fometescu 4+2reb+4ast Oradea: N.Maric 16+8reb+5ast, M.Pesic 15+2reb+4ast, S.Lupusavei 11+3reb+1ast, G.Navickas 9+1reb+1ast, S.Topchov 7+4reb+1ast, M.Markovic 7+3reb+3ast
The game with biggest result difference took place in Ploiesti. Local Ploiesti (11-7) outscored 12th ranked Giurgiu (5-14) 86-54. It looked good early as Giurgiu took an 3-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Ploiesti had a 26-18 second period charge getting the lead and Giurgiu was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 54-86. Ploiesti forced 20 Giurgiu turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a quality performance for American guard Darius Hargrove (193-82, college: Virginia Union, agency: Strategic Sports) who led the winners and scored 24 points. Lithuanian guard Arvydas Cepulis (196-79) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Center Catalin Vlaicu (203-86) came up with 10 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Brian Burrell (192-84, college: UTPA, agency: Global Sports Plaza) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Giurgiu in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ploiesti moved-up to seventh place, which they share with CSU Sibiu. Giurgiu lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. Ploiesti's next round opponent will be Pitesti (#10) on the road. Giurgiu will play against the league's leader Timisoara having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Ploiesti: D.Hargrove 24+2reb+3ast, A.Cepulis 14+6reb+3ast, R.Dzambic 10+7reb+3ast, A.Capusan 8+2reb+1ast, D.Albijanic 8+10reb+2ast, C.Burlacu 7+2reb+2ast Giurgiu: K.Sims 10+3reb+1ast, C.Vlaicu 10+9reb+1ast, B.Burrell 9+6reb+3ast, Z.Milovic 8+3reb, D.Powell 5+4reb+1ast, R.Kraemer 5+1reb+3ast
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - Jan 29, 2012 (by Chris Terrell)
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is one of my favorite movies of all time. I thought it was an appropriate title for this post about my experience in Romania for many reasons. Romania got it's name from the Roman Empire as they came to this part of Europe in their conquests of centuries ago. The culture, food, and language takes influence from many places and has it's own unique things that make Romania special. The movie too, takes things from different cultures and far away lands [read more]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is one of my favorite movies of all time. I thought it was an appropriate title for this post about my experience in Romania for many reasons. Romania got it's name from the Roman Empire as they came to this part of Europe in their conquests of centuries ago. The culture, food, and language takes influence from many places and has it's own unique things that make Romania special. The movie too, takes things from different cultures and far away lands. Many of the characters are meant to be of Mexican heritage and the sets made to be the sweeping vistas of the old American west. But as many know, it is called a Spaghetti Western because it was filmed, cast, and shot almost entirely in Italy in the late 1960s... a true classic. Really the foreigner in the movie even though it is supposed to be the American west of the 1800s is the part played by Clint Eastwood. I too, am the foreigner in this country and this league so I, with my readers, learn more and more about each as the weeks pass by.
The Good: I've talked about it alot already. Very friendly, articulate, passionate people that love basketball and American culture. It is reflected in the food, the music, the secondary language for many (English) and of course that litle bouncing orange ball that we all love to talk about, play, and coach, and manage and it brings us all here to Eurobasket. I love it here. What can I say. Each day brings something new as I learn the culture, and the food, and the people all make it feel as close to home as possible for this I am truely grateful. The league has some really good players and the competition is a challenge especially for a club in it's first year in the top division. Each game we learn something new about eachother and we're growing day by day, now some 3 weeks into our time together, as I took over the coaching responsibilities on the 4th of January. This program will be a strong team in this division for many years to come and although their have been a few obstacles; no challenge and subsequent glory is really appreciated without the sacrifices along the way.
The Bad: There have been a few things that were done really before I became a part of this organization that were not beneficial to the team. We've worked hard to find out exactly what those things are and made steps to correct them. All clubs deal with off the court issues, some to varying extent. It's not my place to speak on off the court things but I will only say that the true intentions of the noble are rewarded ten fold and the greedy that seek to only benefit themselves will be shunned from the rest of society when their intentions are made known. Thank God, Giurgiu has weeded out these terrible things and every day will take another step forward and away from these types of people. Agents, I hope you get to the place where your business is done with transparancy and that the fear of everyone knowing the truth is no longer a worry to you. This isn't communist Russia any longer. Please, for the benefit of your clients, do things the right way and the reward will be years of a trusted relationship with the teams in which you work so hard each day.
The Ugly: I've coached in 8 professional leagues around the World and have seen enough to know the way things are done abroad and how that contrasts with the way they are here. Romania has a big problem with the officiating in this league. If this league is going to continue it's maturation towards being a more respected body of clubs moving forward in the eyes of FIBA, Europe, and the World it needs to deal with this problem. The arbitrators are some of the most one sided, deliberately guilty group I have ever seen. It is blatant and obvious, even to those who receive the benefit that the officiating here is not fair, unbiased, and mutually equitable. There are 4 or 5 clubs that pay the bigger salaries, that have tradition, and I don't want my words to be viewed as disrespectful to them. They've worked hard to build their organizations and have many hardworking good people and I would never try to imply that their accomplishments are some how tainted but the balance in the officiating here doesn't exist. I know, years of coaching in Asia, in Latin America, in the United States, that the home team has a small advantage, this is human, as the crowd applies a certain subconcious factor to the score of the game. It's ok, as long as it happens when we're at home too, no problem.
I don't want to throw all the officials in the same boat. I am sure there are several that take impartiality as a badge of courage and seek out each work day to bring justice to the court. Just like a judge, many of their judgements are questioned by many, and the job isn't full with lots of supporters. I have many many friends that put on that black and white uniform everyday and I know how hard your job is. But when I tell you that in a span of 10 minutes they can completely change the game it is true more than I've ever seen here. There are certain clubs that are expected to win and if the game is in the balance they will simply swallow their whistles and allow one team to take a decided advantage. It is so blatant and so obvious, not just a judgement call here or there, but an extended period of a quarter of the game or more, sometimes the 3rd, sometimes the 4th where the signal to one of the teams is this is your time to push and shove and slap at people's arms and knock players down and we're going to be silent and let it happen. As coaches, we feel the momentum and the way the game is called and adjust our tactics to take full advantage of this signal. It is the ugliest I have ever seen. On the other end a touch foul and a whistle. Back on offense, we can not make one pass without getting dislodged from our position and instead of a foul it is travelling or a turnover when the arm is seperated from the ball. If one team is better than the other team, why do they need so much help?
To take excerpt from the book Michael Jordan Rules: One player might be given the benefit of the doubt in certain situations, but I have never seen the bias that entire teams of players receive for obvious segments of the game like I've seen in this league. I know the federation is trying to fix it and I don't want my words to discourage their movement in this area. Again, there is an old communist way of doing things in Eastern Europe and the people have spoken, we need change, we need transparancy, we need justice, give us Integrity. You know who is the problem. If you want the level of this league to rise in the minds of the basketball world, make these things right.
Maybe if I set my chair at halfcourt in the middle of the floor during the game and cross my arms I will make my point to 3 men, but if I set my chair in the middle of the basketball World's court of public opinion, hopefully I can influence the masses. I may not be Clint Eastwood but I am going to borrow one of his lines from another classic; A Fistful of Dollars: 'I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea that you're laughin' at him. Now if you appologize, like I know you're going to, I might be able to convince him that you didn't mean nothing by it.' I am not a man with no name, I am Coach Chris Terrell . I stand before you ready to be judged.
Thanks for reading, I hope you found it equally educational as you did motivational. It is together that positive change is made throughout the World. I hope to have your support.
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