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 2008-2009 

Basketligan Standings
1. Sundsvall 24-9
2. Solna 23-10
3. Plannja 23-10
4. Sodertalje 19-14
5. 08 19-14
6. Uppsala 17-16
7. Oresundskraft 16-17
8. Norrkoping 15-18
9. Boras/Marbo 14-19
10. Jamtland 11-22
11. Akropol 9-24
12. Gothia Basket 8-25
Basketligan Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
1 Riley, Akropol 25.7
2 Thomas, Akropol 25.6
3 Gervin, Norrkoping 24.5
4 Johnson, 08 24.1
5 Favors, Oresun. 23.5
Rebounds Per Game
1 Mcdade, Boras. 11.3
2 Kjellbom, Sunds. 10.0
3 Kingma, Boras. 9.5
4 Salaam, Solna 9.5
5 Lazare, Gothia 9.3
Assists Per Game
1 Thomas, Akropol 6.6
2 Jackson, Uppsala 6.6
3 Favors, Oresun. 6.2
4 Larsson, Plannja 5.9
5 Pleick, Norrko. 5.6
Steals Per Game
1 Thomas, Akropol 3.1
2 Jackson, Uppsala 2.9
3 Williams, Plannja 2.4
2FGP
1 Randa, Akropol 75.8
2 Olsson, Plannja 75.0
3 Davidsson, Norrko. 75.0
3FGP
1 Rocque, Akropol 66.7
2 Kingma, Boras. 60.0
3 Guei, Uppsala 55.8
Free Throws
1 Bengtsson, 08 96.4
2 Larsson, Boras. 90.6
3 Bennerman, Jam. 90.0

 2007-2008 

Basketligan Standings
1. Sundsvall 24-9
2. Solna 23-10
3. Plannja 23-10
4. Sodertalje 19-14
5. 08 19-14
6. Uppsala 17-16
7. Oresundskraft 16-17
8. Norrkoping 15-18
9. Boras/Marbo 14-19
10. Jamtland 11-22
11. Akropol 9-24
12. Gothia Basket 8-25
Basketligan Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
1 Riley, Akropol 25.7
2 Thomas, Akropol 25.6
3 Gervin, Norrkoping 24.5
4 Johnson, 08 24.1
5 Favors, Oresun. 23.5
Rebounds Per Game
1 Mcdade, Boras. 11.3
2 Kjellbom, Sunds. 10.0
3 Kingma, Boras. 9.5
4 Salaam, Solna 9.5
5 Lazare, Gothia 9.3
Assists Per Game
1 Thomas, Akropol 6.6
2 Jackson, Uppsala 6.6
3 Favors, Oresun. 6.2
4 Larsson, Plannja 5.9
5 Pleick, Norrko. 5.6
Steals Per Game
1 Thomas, Akropol 3.1
2 Jackson, Uppsala 2.9
3 Williams, Plannja 2.4
2FGP
1 Randa, Akropol 75.8
2 Olsson, Plannja 75.0
3 Davidsson, Norrko. 75.0
3FGP
1 Rocque, Akropol 66.7
2 Kingma, Boras. 60.0
3 Guei, Uppsala 55.8
Free Throws
1 Bengtsson, 08 96.4
2 Larsson, Boras. 90.6
3 Bennerman, Jam. 90.0
  Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Awards 2007-08
1st Team 2007-08


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Wesby


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McKnight


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Player of the Year - Torey Thomas (180-G-85) (Akropol)
Guard of the Year - Torey Thomas (Akropol)
Forward of the Year - Alex Wesby (196-G-80) (Sundsvall)
Center of the Year - Joakim Kjellbom (213-C/F-79) (Sundsvall)
Newcomer of the Year - Willy Beck (188-G-87) (Solna)
Most Improved Player of the Year - Martin Pahlmblad (190-G-86) (Solna)
Bosman Player of the Year - Michael Kingma (210-C-79) (Boras)
Import Player of the Year - Torey Thomas (Akropol)
Domestic Player of the Year - Joakim Kjellbom (Sundsvall)
Defensive Player of the Year - Brandon McKnight (188-G-83) (Solna)
Coach of the Year - Pekka Salminen (Solna)

1st Team
Torey Thomas (Akropol)
Brandon McKnight (Solna)
Alex Wesby (Sundsvall)
Ian Johnson (206-F-84) (Norrkoping)
Joakim Kjellbom (Sundsvall)

2nd Team
Jeremiah Johnson (183-G-77) (08)
Herman Favors (173-G-84) (Oresundskraft)
Gerald Riley (198-F-81) (Akropol)
Jonathan Skjoldebrand (203-C/F-83) (Sodertalje)
Bilal Salaam (201-F-81) (Solna)
Rudy Mbemba (181-G-87) (Solna)

All-Domestic Players Team
Rudy Mbemba (181-G-87) (Solna)
Adam Alexander (176-G-80) (Sundsvall)
Jonathan Skjoldebrand (Sodertalje)
John Rosendahl (203-F/C-77) (Plannja)
Joakim Kjellbom (Sundsvall)

All-Imports Team
Torey Thomas (Akropol)
Brandon McKnight (Solna)
Alex Wesby (Sundsvall)
Ian Johnson (Norrkoping)
Bilal Salaam (Solna)

All-Bosmans Team
Srdan Subotic (193-G-80) (Sundsvall)
Dee Ayuba (198-F-86) (Plannja)
Pero Vasiljevic (209-F/C-78) (Sundsvall)
Conor Grace (205-F-82) (Norrkoping)
Michael Kingma (Boras)

All-Defensive Team
Torey Thomas (Akropol)
Brandon McKnight (Solna)
Thomas Jackson (175-G-80) (Uppsala)
Bilal Salaam (Solna)
Joakim Kjellbom (Sundsvall)

All-Newcomers Team
Willy Beck (Solna)
Samuel Desport (184-G-83) (Akropol)
Carl Lindqvist (187-G-88) (08)
Omar Zaghden (204-F/C-90) (08)
Bjorn Larsson-Hillgren (211-C-88) (Jamtland)


  Eurobasket.com Basketligan All-Star Game 2008
Team World outlasted Team Sweden 105:101 in the basketball All-Star event in Stockholm yesterday. The title of the game's MVP was handed to Alex Wesby (196-G-80) from the Sudsvall Dragons. He notched 22 points to lead Team World to the victory. Herman Favors (173-G-84) contributed 16 points, while Tim Whitworth (198-G/F-81) sank 15 points for the winners. Jonathan Skjoldebrand (203-C/F-83) answered with game-high 32 points for Team Sweden. He drained 8/13 three pointers. Joakim Blom (211-C-76) delivered 15 points and Joakim Kjellbom (213-C/F-79) knocked down 14 points in defeat.
Meanwhile Bilal Salaam (201-F-81) of the Solna Vikings won the Slam Dunk contest. He overcame Jim Nystrom (194-G/F-82) and Nashid Beard (208-F-82) to gain the title of the best dunker.

Team Sweden - Team World 101-105
Team Sweden: Skjoldebrandt 32, Blom 15, Kjellbom 14, Myrthil 8, Jonzen 8, Nystrom 7, Rosendahl 6, Larsson 5, Drains 4, Alexander 2.
Team World: Wesby 22, Favors 16, Whitworth 15, McKnight 13, J. Johnson 12, Ayuba 12, Salaam 7, Riley 4, I. Johnson 2, Kingma 2.

3-Points Contest:
1. Whitworth
2. Jeansson

Team Sweden:
Fred Drains (195-F-71) of Plannja
John Rosendahl (203-F/C-77) of Plannja
Joakim Kjellbom (213-C/F-79) of Sundsvall
Jim Nystrom (194-G/F-82) of 08 Stockholm
Rudy Mbemba (181-G-87) of Solna
Joakim Blom (211-C-76) of 08 Stockholm
Hakan Larsson (184-G-74) of Plannja
Adam Alexander (176-G-80) of Sundsvall
Fredrik Jonzen (207-C/F-78) of Uppsala
Jonathan Skjoldebrand (203-C/F-83) of Sodertalje
Coach: Jonte Karlsson of 08 Stockholm
Team World:
Gerald Riley (198-F-81) of Akropol
Alex Wesby (196-G-80) of Sundsvall
Ian Johnson (206-F-84) of Norrkoping
Dee Ayuba (198-F-86) of Plannja
Brandon McKnight (188-G-83) of Solna
Jeremiah Johnson (183-G-77) of 08 Stockholm
Herman Favors (173-G-84) of Öresundskraft
Bilal Salaam (201-F-81) of Solna
Ryan McDade (201-F-80) of Borås
Tim Whitworth (198-G/F-81) of Jamtland
Coach: Pekka Salminen of Solna

 2006-2007 

Basketligan Standings
Stage Two
A1
1. Solna 24-8
2. Plannja 24-8
3. Sundsvall 20-12
4. 08 17-15
5. Oresundskraft 14-18
6. Jamtland 14-18
A2
1. Norrkoping 18-14
2. Sallen 17-15
3. Akropol 13-19
4. Gotha Basket 13-19
5. Sodertalje 11-21
6. Ockelbo 7-25

Basketligan Standings
Stage One
1. Plannja 18-6
2. Solna 18-6
3. Sundsvall 17-7
4. 08 12-12
5. Oresundskraft 12-12
6. Norrkoping 12-12
7. Jamtland 12-12
8. Sallen 10-14
9. Gotha Basket 10-14
10. Akropol 9-15
11. Sodertalje 8-16
12. Ockelbo 6-18

Plannja won Swedish Ligaen Championship 2007 (Photo: Honka)
EuroCup Challenge:
 Norrkoping Dolphins: took 3rd place (2-4) in Group D
Ligan Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
1 Coleman, Solna 26.8
2 Lalugba, Jämtl.22.2
3 Mitchell, Plannja 21.9
4 Bethel, Öresunds.20.8
5 Blassingame, So.20.8
Rebounds Per Game
1 Shabazz, Akrop.13.1
2 Dies, 08 Stock. 11.2
3 Lalugba, Jämtl.10.3
4 Palm, Sundsvall 10.0
5 Kjellbom, Sunds.9.7
Assists Per Game
1 Bree, Gothia 8.4
2 Levin, Solna 7.1
3 Blassingame, Sol.7.0
4 Jackson, Uppsala 6.2
5 Larsson, Plannja 6.0
Steals Per Game
1 Jackson, Uppsala 3.1
2 Frier, Ockelbo 2.2
3 Drains, Plannja 2.2
Field Goal Percentage
1 Palmblad, Solna 67.7
2 Carr, Akropol 66.7
3 Drains, Plannja 64.0
3-point %
1 Withworth, Sund.51,3
2 Naydenov, Solna 49,4
3 Stokes, Södert.47,1
FreeThrows
1 Withworth, Sund.97,1
2 Palm, Sundsvall 94,6
3 Andersson, Sall.90,9

 

11

 Larsson Hakan 184 (6'1'') G 74 SWE

15

 Sonn Adam 201 (6'7'') F 80 USA

4

 Mitchell Andrew 181 (5'11'') G 79 USA

10

 Jerebko Jonas 204 (6'9'') F 87 SWE

14

 Rosendahl John 203 (6'8'') F/C 77 SWE

8

 Enbom Jim 195 (6'5'') F 76 SWE

13

 Ryan Robin 193 (6'4'') G 87 SWE

5

 Boucari Serabilo 188 (6'2'') G 85 TOG

7

 Olsson Mats 204 (6'9'') F 78 SWE

12

 Josefsson Gustav 183 (6'0'') G 86 SWE

6

 Eriksson Joakim 201 (6'7'') F 79 SWE
Head Coach: Visscher David
Assistant: Ryan Pat

  Eurobasket.com All-Swedish League Awards 2006-07