#1. This week's number one is former international power forward Kieron Achara (208-83, agency: Two Points, college: Duquesne, currently plays in Greece). He led Kavala to a victory against the closely-ranked Kolossos (4-7) 86-72 in the Greek A1 in Saturday night's game.
Achara scored 13 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 32 minutes on the court. It was his first game for Kavala this season.
His team is placed 12th in the A1.
Achara has a dual citizenship: Scottish and Nigerian.
He played for the Scottish senior national team eight years ago.
#2. Second place goes to an international forward Gareth Murray (201-84, agency: Prossin Sports Management, college: Kalamazoo Valley CC, currently plays in United Kingdom). Murray contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Cheshire Phoenix (6-10) 95-78 in the British BBL last Sunday.
He scored 11 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and dished 7 assists.
Glasgow Rocks (9-7) is placed sixth in the BBL.
Murray has relatively good stats this season: 14.1ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.9apg, 2FGP: 56.1%(60-107), 3FGP: 31.9% and FT: 88.1%.
He is in the roster of the Scottish senior national team.
#3. The Scottish player who performed third best last week abroad was former U18 international forward Alasdair Fraser (201-92, currently plays college basketball in the States). Fraser contributed to Maine's victory against the Boston University 63-58 in the NCAA on Wednesday night.
He scored 17 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and made 3 blocks in 32 minutes.
The University of Maine has 1-0 conference record this season.
This year Fraser has relatively solid stats: 14.1ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.9apg, 2FGP: 56.1%(60-107), 3FGP: 31.9% and FT: 88.1% in the 16 games he played so far.
He played for the Scottish U18 national team three years ago.
#4. Guard Dale Grieve (190-92, currently plays in United Kingdom) is a teammate of previously mentioned Gareth Murray and both played together in the last British BBL game.
Grieve managed to help Glasgow Rocks in a victory against the closely-ranked Cheshire Phoenix (6-10) 95-78.
He scored only 2 points.
This year Grieve averages just 1.3ppg in the three games.
He used to play for the Scottish U18 national team
back in 2010.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Scottish passport:
#1.Alex Marcotullio (190-G-91, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA could not help the Northwestern (0-1) to beat the University of Michigan (1-0).
Marcotullio scored 5 points.
The Northwestern was crushed 94-66 at home by the University of Michigan.
It's Marcotullio's fourth season with the team.
He has reliable stats this year: 14.1ppg, 6.7rpg and 2.9apg.
Marcotullio is a naturalized American.
Strangely he has never played in Scotland.
4Fraser Glass185-PG-92St.Mirren S.
5Kevin Scott185-SG-88Glasgow Storm
6John Browne92E.Lothian P.
7Ifedade Thomas185-G/F-88Troon T.
8Matthew Dick201-FStirling K.
9Jonny Bunyan182-PG-92Glasgow Rocks
10Scott Russell182-PG-81C.Eriksson F.
11Alasdair Fraser201-F-92Maine
12Christopher Cleary200-C-88St.Mirren S.
13Nicholas Collins195-F-84St.Mirren S.
14Kieron Acha [read more]
Luxembourg and Scotland play three friendlies - May 20, 2013
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Luxembourg and Scotland played three friendlies in Bertrange. The hosts won the series 2-1.
Luxembourg opened the exhibition series with a 71:65 victory. Tom Schumacher (190-PG-87, college: Cal.Baptist) scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Luxembourg posted a 40:29 halftime lead. Scotland stopped the rot and cut the deficit at 6-point mark at the final intermission. But Luxembourg kept their opponents at bay throughout the fourth frame and secured the winning outcome [read more]
Luxembourg and Scotland played three friendlies in Bertrange. The hosts won the series 2-1. Luxembourg opened the exhibition series with a 71:65 victory. Tom Schumacher (190-PG-87, college: Cal.Baptist) scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Luxembourg posted a 40:29 halftime lead. Scotland stopped the rot and cut the deficit at 6-point mark at the final intermission. But Luxembourg kept their opponents at bay throughout the fourth frame and secured the winning outcome. Larrie Smith (198-F-75, college: Tenn Tech) and Samy Picard (196-PF-88) finished with 9 points each for the hosts. Kieron Achara (208-PF-83, agency: Two Points, college: Duquesne) answered with 16 points, 10 boards and 6 assists for Scotland. Alasdair Fraser (201-F-92) had 13 points in the loss. Scotland struck back in the next game. The visitors rallied to a 79:71 victory in the second game. Scotland strongly started the game. They built a comfortable 47:28 halftime lead. Luxembourg exploded with 29 points in the fourth period but could not avoid the loss at the end. Alasdair Fraser delivered 17 points and 11 boards for Scotland. Gereth Murray chipped in 13 points in the victory. Billy McDaniel (201-F/C-84, college: Ark.-Monticello) answered with 19 points for Luxembourg. Larrie Smith produced 13 points in the defeat. But Luxembourg came up with a completely different performance next day. The hosts went on a massive 53:34 run in the second half to clinch a 92:64 victory. Larrie Smith stepped up with 16 points to pace the home team. Raul Birenbaum (182-SG-89) and Tom Schumacher had 12 points apiece for the winning side. Kieron Achara responded with 17 points and 10 boards for Scotland. Alasdair Fraser and Gareth Murray had 13 points each.
Scotland gets ready for exhibition series versus Luxembourg - May 16, 2013
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The Scottish National Team is getting ready for the upcoming exhibition series versus Luxembourg. Twelve players will travel to Luxembourg on Friday. The line-up the London Olympic Games participant Kieron Achara (208-PF-83, agency: Two Points, college: Duquesne). Scotland will play three friendly games against Luxembourg in Bertrage. The opening game is scheduled for Friday [read more]
The Scottish National Team is getting ready for the upcoming exhibition series versus Luxembourg. Twelve players will travel to Luxembourg on Friday. The line-up the London Olympic Games participant Kieron Achara (208-PF-83, agency: Two Points, college: Duquesne). Scotland will play three friendly games against Luxembourg in Bertrage. The opening game is scheduled for Friday. The roster for the series is as follows:
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