CS Municipal Bucuresti adds NBA D Leaguer Chris Ellis - Feb 8, 2010 (by Eurobasket)
CS Municipal Bucuresti ROMANIA just added both energy and experience with the addition of American Forward Chris Ellis (206-G-84, college: Wake Forest); Chris Ellis is the son of Ex NBA Veteren Dale Ellis (201-G/F-60, college: Tennessee). He is ver knowledgable of the Game. Ellis is a 69 high-energy player that can come in the game and bring energy on both offense and defensive ends of the court. Ellis has the ability to average a double- double every night [read more]
CS Municipal Bucuresti ROMANIA just added both energy and experience with the addition of American Forward Chris Ellis (206-G-84, college: Wake Forest); Chris Ellis is the son of Ex NBA Veteren Dale Ellis (201-G/F-60, college: Tennessee). He is ver knowledgable of the Game. Ellis is a 69 high-energy player that can come in the game and bring energy on both offense and defensive ends of the court. Ellis has the ability to average a double- double every night. Ellis is an excellent finisher at the rim as well as an on ball defender. During the 2008-2009 season Eliis played in the NBA D-League for the Tulsa 66ers and the Sioux Falls Skyforce, as well as Xinjiang Gyang Hui Flying Tigers (China-CBA). He shot a combined 40.2% from the field and 80% from the Line. In 2005-2006, he played in 33 games and started 10 times for the University of Wake Forest where he averaged 19.6 minutes per game, shot 47.9% from the field, shot 40.7% behind the arc. Ellis was the team's fourth-leading scorer and tied for second on the team with 37 blocked shots. He shot a solid 73.3 percent from the free throw line, averaged 12.7 points per game in the ACC Tournament, and 12.2 ppg the month of March. He scored in double figures eight times including each of the last five games. Ellis was third on the team with 13 dunks. He scored 11 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and blocked three shots against George Mason Nov. 11. He went 4-of-5 from the field, 3-of-4 from three-point range and chipped in three assists against the NCAA Tournament-bound Patriots. He scored 11 points and went 4-of-7 from the field in a Dec. 13 loss to DePaul. He earned his first career double-double Jan. 15 at Maryland with 10 points and 10 rebounds ... also went 6-of-6 from the line and blocked two shots against the Terrapins. He scored 11 points and blocked two shots on Senior Day March 4 against NC State. He scored 10 points, made 3 three-point field goals and blocked two shots against Florida State in the ACC Tournament. One day later, he scored a career-high 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds against NC State. He scored 13 points, pulled down 9 boards and made 3 three-pointers in an ACC Tournament loss to Duke. He led the Deacons in scoring with 12 points, had six rebounds and two blocked shots March 15 at Minnesota in the NIT. Chris Ellis will very well add to BUCURESTI fire power as they compete for the ROMANIAN League Championship.He was most recently at BC Dnipro Ukraine but left before season started & began fall season at Urguay Union Aletica where he avg 14ppg & 8 rpg over 8 games. Source: ZADISO SPORTS/610 Sports Management
Dinamo B. - Steaua Turabo 75-82
Dinamo was in front for the majority of the game but not in the last quarter as they lost to Steaua Turabo 75:82. Anthony Myles (206-F/C-82, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: Xavier) top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Papic Dragoslav netted 18. Markovic Stojadin responded with 24 points and 9 boards in defeat.
Craiova - CSU Sibiu 80-83
A 26-13 in the last quarter brought 83:80 for CSU Sibiu over Craiova [read more]
Dinamo B. - Steaua Turabo 75-82 Dinamo was in front for the majority of the game but not in the last quarter as they lost to Steaua Turabo 75:82. Anthony Myles (206-F/C-82, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: Xavier) top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Papic Dragoslav netted 18. Markovic Stojadin responded with 24 points and 9 boards in defeat.
Craiova - CSU Sibiu 80-83 A 26-13 in the last quarter brought 83:80 for CSU Sibiu over Craiova. Jason Smith (198-F-77, college: Mississippi) stepped up with 21 points, while Miskovic Ivan nailed 18. Bassett O'Darien finished the game with 25 points in the losing case.
Timisoara - Rovinari 82-77 Timisoara rolled over Rovinari 82:77 due to the fist half as they enjoyed 7-point lead. The guests won the third and the last periods however could not win the game. Milos Pesic (202-F-84) paced all the winners with 28 points and Dzambic Rade notched 17. Trim Kibwe ended up with 23 points and 11 rebounds in defeat, while Troupe Porter posted 20.
Gladiator CN - Otopeni 95-103 Gladiator CN lost to Otopeni 95:103 at the start of the Regular Season Round 20. Michael Jones (206-F-82, college: Arkansas) exploded with 34 points and Seals LeVar followed him with 22 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Cook Terrell delivered 23 poins for the home side.
Gaz Metan - U.Mobitel.CN 78-80 The game between Gaz Metan and U.Mobitelco CN became the top on of the Regular Season Round 20. The latter grabbed 80:78 win to improve to 18-2 record on top. David Lawrence (201-F-85, college: Charleston) paced all the winners with 20 points and Cuic Branko netted 19. Mitchell Deven notched 21 points in defeat and Howell Jarrett had 14 points and 10 assists.
Municipal B. - Oradea 78-74 Municipal rolled over Oradea 78:74 as Darko Habus (186-G-82, agency: 011 Sports) brought 19 points for the winners. Santana Angel followed him with 18 and Johnson Justin scored 16. Mandic Andelko ended up with 28 points for the guests.
Brasov - Ploiesti 78-86 Brasov was beaten by Ploiesti 78:86 at the Regular Season Round 20. Virgil Carutasu (204-C-76) collected 19 points and 11 boards while Burleson Kevin and Burlacu Catalin scored 15 apiece. Wohlleb Casey delivered 18 points for the hosts.
Round no. 20 of the Romanian Basketball 1st Division (Divizia A), figures out some interesting matches.
The round started Wednesday, when CS Otopeni (11-8 record, ranked 5th), went to play against CS BC Gladiator Cluj Napoca (5-14 record, ranked 14th). The match was very spectaculous, 198 points being scored. Final result: Gladiator Otopeni 95-103. After this won, Otopeni advanced to 12-8 record, having 80% qualified for the play-offs [read more]
Round no. 20 of the Romanian Basketball 1st Division (Divizia A), figures out some interesting matches. The round started Wednesday, when CS Otopeni (11-8 record, ranked 5th), went to play against CS BC Gladiator Cluj Napoca (5-14 record, ranked 14th). The match was very spectaculous, 198 points being scored. Final result: Gladiator Otopeni 95-103. After this won, Otopeni advanced to 12-8 record, having 80% qualified for the play-offs. Cluj, who are now at 5-15 record, is likely to play in the play-outs. From Otopeni, DeWayne Jones managed to score 34 points, a season best for the team just outside Bucharest. The second match of the round was the derby of this championship: U Mobitelco Cluj (1st place, 17-2 record) went in Medias to play against CS Gaz Metan Medias (16-3 record, ranked 3rd). The match was one of high-quality. After a first quarter in which the teams went head-to-head, Cluj took advantage in the last minutes and led 27-21. After 17 minutes, the score was 39-29 for Cluj. But after a sensational comeback of Medias, the second quarter ended 40-39 for the home team. The third quarter was again very tough, ended 55-53 for Cluj. After 37 minutes, the scoring table showed 72-63 for Cluj. After 39:25 minutes, the score was 79-72, but as Deven Mitchell (196-F-84, agency: Interperformances) scored a three-points shot, it was 79-75. As Branko Cuic (196-G-78) had made a turnover, traveling, Deven Mitchell again scored a three-points shot, and after 39:53 the score was 78-79. David Lawrence, after having been fouled, made only one of the two free throws, so after 39:57, it was 78-80. This was the final score. After this win, Cluj are now leaders with 18-2 record, while Medias fell at 16-4 record, but are still ranked third. The third match of the round will be played between Elba Timisoara and Energia Rovinari. While Timisoara is facing big financial problems, Rovinari are on a 4-0 streak, having improved from 5-10, to 9-10, and is now on the 8th place. Timisoara is now at 10-9 record, and Rovinari is on 9-10 record. In their first meeting Rovinari won 79-73. Match no. 4 will be played between SCM U Craiova and CSU Atlassib Sibiu. Craiova is on 3-15 record and Sibiu is on 14-5 record. This match looks pretty easy for Sibiu, but Sibiu had problems in defeating the low-ranked teams. In their first meeting, Sibiu won 100-78. Match no. 5 will be a historic derby: Steaua meets Dinamo. These two teams share together 41 championships, Dinamo having 21 and Steaua 20. But, things are not bright this season: Steaua (8-11 record, ranked 10th), Dinamo (6-13 record, ranked 12th). Anyway, the matches between these two teams offered each time high-quality moments, so this match will for sure offer some interesting moments. In their first match, Dinamo defeated Steaua, score 88-77. Match no. 6 will be a middle-ranked match. BC Mures faces BCMUS Pitesti. BC Mures, 9-10 record, ranked 9th, and Pitesti is on 11-8 record, ranked 6th. It will be an interesting match, as both teams are trying to secure their position for the play-offs. In their first match, Pitesti won 91-77. The seventh match of the round, will be an easy one for 2nd ranked CSU Asesoft Ploiesti. Ploiesti will go to Brasov, to face the last team in the championship, CSU Brasov. CSU Brasov is on a 0-10 streak, and have a 2-17 record, while Ploiesti has a 16-3 record. In their first match, ploiesti rolled over Brasov, score 111-73. The epilogue of the round will be the match between Municipal Bucharest and CSM Oradea. CSM Bucharest, who lost last round in Cluj, against the leaders, are on a 6-13 record, while Oradea, 8-10 record, ranked 11th, will for sure offer a good match. In their first meeting, Municipal won 72-65.
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