Sojuz Zaretchny tabs Maksim Shustau, ex Svisloch - Dec 28, 2012
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BC Sojuz Zaretchny (Superlaegue) inked 26-year old Belarusian ex-international guard Maksim Shustau (188-95kg-86). He played recently at Svisloch in Belarusian Premier League. In 12 games this season he averaged 15.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 5.3apg and 2.2spg. He helped them to make it to the cup final. The most of last season Shustau spent at Tsmoki-Minsk in Premier League. In 18 games last year he had 13.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 5.3apg and 1.5spg. He contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. Shustau also played at Tobol in Kazakhstan D1 earlier that season. The previous (10-11) season he played at Borisfen in Belarusian First League. In 42 games that year he had very impressive stats: 16.9ppg, 3.2rpg, 4.8apg and 2.4spg. A very good season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Belarusian League 2nd Team. Among other achievements Shustaus team won Belarusian Cup in 2005 and 2009. He received also Eurobasket.com All-Belarusian League Domestic Player of the Year award back in 2009. Shustau was also a member of Belarusian international program for some years. He played for Belarusian Senior National Team in 2008 and previouslyfor U18 National Team between 2003 and 2004. Shustau represented Belarus at the European Championships U20 in Izmir (Turkey) six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 10.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.8apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 19%, 3FGP: 44.4%, FT: 66.7%. Shustau has played also professionally in Belarus (Vitalyur-RGUOR and BK Grodno-93).
Surgut advanced to Superleague Finals - May 18, 2013
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Univ.Surgut - Avtodor 76-66 (3-2)
Surgut advanced to Superleague Finals after a 3-2 win the series against Avtodor. The game was mostly controlled by Universitet-Yugra. Avtodor managed to win second period 21-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Guard Anton Ageev (192-84) stepped up and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Azerbaijani center Aleksandr Rindin (225-85, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds [read more]
Surgut advanced to Superleague Finals after a 3-2 win the series against Avtodor. The game was mostly controlled by Universitet-Yugra. Avtodor managed to win second period 21-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Guard Anton Ageev (192-84) stepped up and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Azerbaijani center Aleksandr Rindin (225-85, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Universitet-Yugra players scored in double figures. Center Artem Klimenko (214-94) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and American-Ukrainian guard Steven Burtt (185-84, college: Iona, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) scored 14 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Univ.Surgut: A.Ageev 21+8reb+1ast, A.Rindin 17+8reb+1ast, D.Hloponin 13+2reb+5ast, L.Lekavicius 11+7reb+6ast, G.Zelenskiy 8+4reb+1ast, A.Savenkov 2+3reb Avtodor: A.Klimenko 14+9reb+1ast, S.Burtt 14+2reb+6ast, S.Toropov 12+3reb, H.Rollins 8+5reb, I.Strebkov 5+6reb+4ast, A.Pushkin 5+1reb
VTB League: CSKA edged Krasnie Krilya in Game 2 - May 17, 2013
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CSKA-Krasnie Krilya 87:78
CSKA edged Krasnie Krilya in Game 2 and stepped closer to the Semifinals of the VTB league. The Russian Champion posted a 87:78 win before heading to Samara.
It was not the easy game for CSKA as it was last night in Game 1. CSKA started with 29-21 lead in the first period and added 19-17 in the second frame for 10-point lead at the halftime. The hosts also won the third quarter 16-10 and did not mind the narrow loss in the last period [read more]
CSKA-Krasnie Krilya 87:78
CSKA edged Krasnie Krilya in Game 2 and stepped closer to the Semifinals of the VTB league. The Russian Champion posted a 87:78 win before heading to Samara. It was not the easy game for CSKA as it was last night in Game 1. CSKA started with 29-21 lead in the first period and added 19-17 in the second frame for 10-point lead at the halftime. The hosts also won the third quarter 16-10 and did not mind the narrow loss in the last period. Krasnie Krilya produced a 30-23 burst to reduce to final 9 points. Viktor Khryapa (203-F-82) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Sonny Weems (198-G/F-86, college: Arkansas) added 13. Sasha Kaun (211-C-85) delivered 12, while Andrey Vorontsevich (207-C-87) scored 11. Chester Simmons (196-G-82, college: Washington) ended up with 23 points in the losing effort and Aaron Miles (186-PG-83, college: Kansas) brought 13. Omar Thomas (196-F-82, college: UTEP) 12, Evgeny Kolesnikov 8
VTB League: Khimki celebrated the second straight win - May 17, 2013
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Khimki-VEF Riga 104:82
Khimki celebrated the second straight win at the VTB League Quarterfinals. The Winner of Group A improved to 2-0 lead in the series after a 104:82 win in Game 2.
Both teams scored 27 points each in the first period as VEF Riga looked better in comparison with the first game. Khimki however pushed the tempo in the second quarter and after 30-20 surge took 10-point halftime advantage. Moreover the second half also belonged to the home side [read more]
Khimki-VEF Riga 104:82
Khimki celebrated the second straight win at the VTB League Quarterfinals. The Winner of Group A improved to 2-0 lead in the series after a 104:82 win in Game 2. Both teams scored 27 points each in the first period as VEF Riga looked better in comparison with the first game. Khimki however pushed the tempo in the second quarter and after 30-20 surge took 10-point halftime advantage. Moreover the second half also belonged to the home side. The Russian team posted a 21-19 rally in the third quarter and finished the game with 26-16 surge at the end. Vitaliy Fridzon (195-G-85, agency: Alti Sport) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and K.C. Rivers (196-G-87, college: Clemson) as well as Zoran Planinic (198-G-82, agency: XL Basketball Agency) added 14 each. Petteri Koponen (194-PG-88) followed them with 12 points in a win. Earl Rowland (188-G-83, college: St.Mary's, CA) posted 20 points in the losing effort and Donatas Zavackas (203-F-80, college: Pittsburgh) scored 19.
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