Russian U16 selection posted the second straight win at the start of international tournament in Riom. They held off English opponents. Aleksandr Zuev (189-SG-96) and Maxim Morozov (202-PF-96) accounted for 13 points each to lead the winners. England fell at 0-2 record after the loss. Russia surged ahead early in the encounter. They posted a 16:13 lead at the first intermission. Russia accounted for 21 points in the second term to boost the lead. They enjoyed a 37:27 halftime advantage. Russia maintained the advantage throughout the third quarter. Moreover the Kucherov team posted a 54:37 lead at the final break. Russia did not slow down and cruised to the victory at the end. Vladimir Ivanov (190-SF-96) and Aleksandr Gavrilov (192-PG-96) accounted for 12 points apiece for Russia. Jules Akodo (G-96) answered with 14 points for England. Joe Mvuezolo delivered 13 points in the loss.
Ural Ekaterinburg tied Superleague Finals - May 22, 2013
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Avtodor - Ataman 82-78 (2-0)
The hosts were already 11 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 28-21 Ataman's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 82-78 at the end of the game. Avtodor forced 19 Ataman turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Ataman was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch [read more]
The hosts were already 11 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 28-21 Ataman's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 82-78 at the end of the game. Avtodor forced 19 Ataman turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Ataman was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. American-Ukrainian guard Steven Burtt (185-84, college: Iona, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) notched 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and point guard Ivan Strebkov (192-91) supported him with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) by center Alexey Kurtsevich (209-89) did not help to save the game for Ataman. Alexei Nesterov (204-88) added 19 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Avtodor: S.Burtt 20+7reb+6ast, I.Strebkov 18+5reb+4ast, H.Rollins 14+9reb, A.Podosinnikov 10+5reb, S.Toropov 7+3reb, A.Zaykin 7+3reb Ataman: A.Nesterov 19+5reb+3ast, A.Kurtsevich 19+12reb+1ast, V.Solovyev 10+8reb+1ast, D.Beliaev 10+2reb, D.Zagnoyko 7+8ast, A.Burtsev 4+3reb
Ural Ekaterinburg tied Superleague Finals at 1-1. Ural Ekaterinburg led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 28-of-36 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Universitet-Yugra helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Chris Monroe (191-81, college: G.Washington) had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import power forward Aaron McGhee (203-79, college: Oklahoma) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Lithuanian point guard Linas Lekavicius (186-84, college: American) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and guard Anton Ageev (192-84) scored 20 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Four Universitet-Yugra players scored in double figures. Universitet-Yugra's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Ural Ekaterinb.: C.Monroe 27+10reb+5ast, A.McGhee 19+6reb+1ast, D.Nikolaev 14+6reb+1ast, M.Tkachenko 9+1reb+1ast, A.Glazunov 8+5reb+10ast, O.Baranov 4+7reb+1ast Univ.Surgut: A.Ageev 20+1reb+2ast, L.Lekavicius 16+12reb+3ast, A.Rindin 13+3reb, I.Aleksandrov 11+5reb+1ast, D.Hloponin 9+4reb+1ast, G.Zelenskiy 4+3reb+4ast
Unics will not renew contract with Stanislav Eremin - May 22, 2013
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Unics announced their decision not to renew the contract of head coach Stanislav Eremin . The specialist took over the Kazan team in February. He replaced Aco Petrovic . However Unics finished in just the fifth position in PBL regular season. They also surrendered againt Lokomotiv Kuban at the quarterfinal stage of the VTB League. On top of it Unics lost to Valencia in the first round of EuroCup playoffs. [read more]
Unics announced their decision not to renew the contract of head coach Stanislav Eremin . The specialist took over the Kazan team in February. He replaced Aco Petrovic . However Unics finished in just the fifth position in PBL regular season. They also surrendered againt Lokomotiv Kuban at the quarterfinal stage of the VTB League. On top of it Unics lost to Valencia in the first round of EuroCup playoffs.
Unics plans to split ways with three players - May 22, 2013
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Unics announced they would not renew the contracts of Terrell Lyday (191-G-79, college: BYU), Mire Chatman (187-PG-78, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: UTPA) and Igor Zamanskiy (202-F-77, agency: Alti Sport).
Terrell Lyday has played for the Kazan team since 2008. Last season he notched 19.5 points, 2.0 assists per game in EuroLeague Qualifying Round. He also notched 11.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in EuroCup. The guard also averaged 6 [read more]
Unics announced they would not renew the contracts of Terrell Lyday (191-G-79, college: BYU), Mire Chatman (187-PG-78, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: UTPA) and Igor Zamanskiy (202-F-77, agency: Alti Sport). Terrell Lyday has played for the Kazan team since 2008. Last season he notched 19.5 points, 2.0 assists per game in EuroLeague Qualifying Round. He also notched 11.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in EuroCup. The guard also averaged 6.4 points and 1.9 boards in PBL. In VTB League his stats read 11.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per appearance. Mire Chatman joined Unics at the start of the season. The point guard delivered 10.8 points, 4.3 boards, 4.1 assists and 2.0 steals per game in EuroCup. Mire Chatman also notched 6.7 points and 2.3 boards in PBL. In VTB League the guard came up with 7.5 points, 3.3 boards and 2.8 assists. Igor Zamanskiy joined Unics in the same year as Terrell Lyday. Last season his stats read 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in EuroCup. In PBL Igor Zamanskiy posted 4.6 points, while in VTB League he delivered 3.2 points per game.
CSKA: took 2nd place (9-1) in Group D of the Regular Season, took 1st place
(11-3) in Group E of the Top16, lost to Olympiacos 52-69 in the Semifinals, beat
FCB Regal 74-73 in the 3rd place game !!!
Khimky: took 2nd place (6-4) in Group A of the Regular Season, took 5th
place (7-7) in Group F of the Top16
Lokomotiv: took 1st place (4-2) in Group E of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group K of the Top16, beat Gescrap BB (ESP) 75-64 in the Final
!!!
Spartak SP: took 1st place (6-0) in Group G of the Regular Season, took 2nd
place (3-3) in Group K of the Top16, lost to Budivelnyk 1-1 (-6) in the
Quarterfinals !!!
Triumph: took 1st place (6-0) in Group C of the Regular Season, took 4th
place (2-4) in Group I of the Top16
Unics: took 1st place (5-1) in Group F of the Regular Season, took 1st place
(4-2) in Group L of the Top16, lost to Valencia 1-1 (-7) in the Quarterfinals
!!!
Krasnie Krilya: took 1st place (6-0) in Group B of the Regular Season, took
1st place (6-0) in Group K of the Top16, beat Karsiyaka 77-76 in the Final !!!
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