A League Round 7: Vojvodina loses #1 position - Nov 14, 2012
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The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with change at the leadership position, derby games, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
Round 7 in A League means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Uzice where host Sloboda (5-2) edged league's leader Vojvodina (6-1) 90-88 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Vojvodina. Sloboda moved-up to third place, which they share with Vrsac. Vojvodina at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Mega Vizura who have the same record. Vojvodina will play next round against Metalac trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Sloboda will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Mega Vizura on the road. Thirteenth-ranked Sloga (1-6) made lots of trouble for second ranked Mega Vizura (6-1) in Kraljevo. The visitors from Vizura managed to secure only one-point victory 94-93. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Boban Marjanovic (222-88, agency: Beo Basket) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 9 rebounds. Vasilije Micic contributed with 24 points and 5 assists for the winners. Naturalized Bosnian guard Marko Popovic (193-84) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 assists for Sloga. Sloga's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Mega Vizura have a solid series of four victories in a row. Mega Vizura keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Vojvodina. Sloga at the other side dropped to the bottom place with six games lost. Mega Vizura will play against Sloboda (#3) in Uzice in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sloga will play on the road against Vrsac (#4) to get more than just one victory in their record. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Tamis (4-3) against eighth ranked Metalac (4-3) on Wednesday night. Visiting Tamis were defeated by Metalac in Valjevo 69-54. It was a great evening for Dragan Kruscic who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side Ivan Miceta responded with 10 points. Tamis' coach let to play ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Metalac moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tamis and Radnicki Basket. Metalac will meet league's second-placed Vojvodina in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tamis will play against OKK Beograd and hope to secure a win. Bottom-ranked Smederevo Vizura managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they won against tenth-ranked Borac69-64. And what about a second win in a row after ...five consecutive loses. It was an exceptional evening for Stefan Djordjevic who led the winners and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Smederevo Vizura (2-5) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Borac. Smederevo Vizura's next round opponent will be KK Jagodina (#12) at home. Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Eleventh ranked OKK Beograd (3-4) saved a 1-point victory at home edging higher ranked Radnicki Basket (4-3) 74-73 on Wednesday evening. Vladimir Popovic fired 22 points for the winners. OKK Beograd moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Konstantin. Loser Radnicki Basket keeps the fifth position with three games lost. OKK Beograd will face higher ranked Tamis (#7) in Pancevo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Radnicki Basket will play on the road against Borac in Cacak.
In the last two games of round 7 Vrsac defeated BKK Radnicki in a road game 89-77. Jagodina beat Konstantin at home 61-55.
Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Eleventh ranked OKK Beograd (3-4) saved a 1-point victory at home edging higher ranked Radnicki Basket (4-3) 74-73 on Wednesday evening. The hosts trailed by 12 points after three quarters before their 25-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. OKK Beograd looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Vladimir Popovic (190-82) fired 22 points for the winners. Power forward Milos Pavlovic (210-84, agency: BeoExcell) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Nikola Markovic (208-89) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and guard Filip Djuran (196-91) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. OKK Beograd moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Konstantin. Loser Radnicki Basket keeps the fifth position with three games lost. OKK Beograd will face higher ranked Tamis (#7) in Pancevo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Radnicki Basket will play on the road against Borac in Cacak. Top scorers: OKK Beograd: V.Popovic 22+3reb+1ast, A.Nesovic 15+2reb+5ast, M.Pavlovic 15+8reb, N.Jeftic 8+4reb+2ast, M.Sutulovic 6+2reb+4ast, S.Knezevic 5+9reb+6ast Radnicki Basket: N.Markovic 20+10reb+1ast, D.Djokic 10+2reb+1ast, F.Djuran 9+6reb+1ast, M.Stojadinovic 9+3reb, M.Sturanovic 7+5reb, P.Stamenkovic 7+4reb+4ast
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Tamis (4-3) against eighth ranked Metalac (4-3) on Wednesday night. Visiting Tamis were defeated by Metalac in Valjevo 69-54. The game was mostly controlled by Metalac. Tamis managed to win second period 15-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a great evening for swingman Dragan Kruscic (198-86) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Stefan Balmazovic (202-89) helped adding 14 points. Four Metalac players scored in double figures. At the losing side Ivan Miceta (205-81) responded with 10 points and guard Branko Jereminov (187-87) scored 7 points. Tamis' coach let to play ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Metalac moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tamis and Radnicki Basket. Metalac will meet league's second-placed Vojvodina in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tamis will play against OKK Beograd and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Metalac: F.Vukosavljevic 14+4reb+1ast, S.Balmazovic 14+4reb+1ast, D.Kruscic 11+8reb+7ast, S.Zivanovic 10+3reb+2ast, N.Tomasevic 9+4reb, V.Mijovic 8+5reb+2ast Tamis: I.Miceta 10+4reb, V.Zivkovic 8+2reb, S.Lalic 7+4reb+2ast, B.Jereminov 7+3reb+3ast, D.Perak 7+2reb+1ast, N.Manojlovic 6+1ast
Round 7 in A League means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Uzice where host Sloboda (5-2) edged league's leader Vojvodina (6-1) 90-88 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Vojvodina. Sloboda moved-up to third place, which they share with Vrsac. Vojvodina at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Mega Vizura who have the same record. Vojvodina will play next round against Metalac trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Sloboda will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Mega Vizura on the road.
Thirteenth-ranked Sloga (1-6) made lots of trouble for second ranked Mega Vizura (6-1) in Kraljevo. The visitors from Vizura managed to secure only one-point victory 94-93. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests were ahead by 2 points but lost the second period ending it with a 2-point deficit before their 21-18 run, which allowed them to win the game. Mega Vizura shot 63.0 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Mega Vizura especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 66.7 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Boban Marjanovic (222-88, agency: Beo Basket) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Vasilije Micic (191-94, agency: Beo Basket) contributed with 24 points and 5 assists for the winners. Naturalized Bosnian guard Marko Popovic (193-84) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 assists and guard Mitar Trivunovic (196-77) added 25 points in the effort for Sloga. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sloga's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Mega Vizura have a solid series of four victories in a row. Mega Vizura keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Vojvodina. Sloga at the other side dropped to the bottom place with six games lost. Mega Vizura will play against Sloboda (#3) in Uzice in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sloga will play on the road against Vrsac (#4) to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Mega Vizura: V.Micic 24+2reb+5ast, B.Marjanovic 23+9reb+3ast, S.Avramovic 15+8reb+2ast, N.Dangubic 12+3reb+2ast, P.Reljic 9+1reb+3ast, M.Lukovic 6+2reb+3ast Sloga: M.Trivunovic 25+4reb+2ast, M.Popovic 22+3reb+11ast, S.Mijajlovic 15+5reb+1ast, N.Bilos 10+1reb+2ast, V.Jacovic 6+2reb, D.Vuletic 6+2reb+2ast
There was no surprise in Beograd where 9th ranked BKK Radnicki (2-5) was defeated by fourth ranked Vrsac (5-2) 89-77 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Vrsac. BKK Radnicki was better in fourth quarter 31-26. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vrsac shot 24 for 37 from the free-throw line, while BKK Radnicki only scored six points from the stripe. BKK Radnicki was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Swingman Djordje Milosevic (198-93) fired 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. point guard Jovan Novak (183-94) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). point guard Bogic Vujosevic (189-92, agency: Beo Basket) produced 16 points and 7 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and power forward Nemanja Bezbradica (204-93, agency: Beo Basket) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vrsac have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Sloboda Uzice. BKK Radnicki lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. Vrsac will face bottom-ranked Sloga (#14) in Kraljevo in the next round which should be an easy win for them. BKK Radnicki will play on the road against Konstantin (#8) in Nis and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Vrsac: D.Milosevic 19+5reb+5ast, D.Cvetkovic 19+4reb+1ast, J.Novak 18+3reb+4ast, N.Radovic 12+9reb+2ast, A.Mitrovic 9+1reb+2ast, N.Nikolic 9+4reb+5ast BKK Radnicki: B.Vujosevic 16+4reb+7ast, L.Igrutinovic 15+7reb+1ast, N.Bezbradica 15+8reb, N.Siladji 13+6reb+2ast, S.Tapuskovic 8+2reb+2ast, M.Boltic 4+2reb+1ast
There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked KK Jagodina (2-5) defeated at home higher ranked Konstantin (3-4) 61-55 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 32-23 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. KK Jagodina made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Konstantin turnovers. Montenegrin swingman Vasilije Seferovic (193-85) fired 21 points (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Forward Vuksan Gagovic (202-84) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Montenegrin guard Petar Despotovic (194-88, agency: Alti Sport) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and guard Vladimir Velickovic (178-89) added 9 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KK Jagodina moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Konstantin at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. KK Jagodina will face Smederevo Vizura (#10) on the road in the next round. Top scorers: Jagodina: V.Seferovic 21+2reb+2ast, V.Gagovic 16+6reb, R.Kljajevic 13+9reb, V.Gajovic 6+3reb+2ast, M.Puzic 3+3reb, N.Kostic 2+1reb Konstantin: P.Despotovic 12+8reb+3ast, V.Velickovic 9+3reb+2ast, D.Tasic 8+2reb+1ast, M.Vitkovic 7+2reb, M.Savic 7+6reb, M.Trailovic 4+2reb+1ast
Bottom-ranked Smederevo Vizura managed to get the second consecutive victory. This time they won against tenth-ranked Borac69-64. And what about a second win in a row after ...five consecutive loses. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Borac won third quarter 19-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Smederevo Vizura won last quarter 17-13. It was an exceptional evening for center Stefan Djordjevic (206-89) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Marko Popadic (190-89) accounted for 17 points for the winning side. Center Mladen Pantic (209-82, agency: Alti Sport) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and swingman Mladen Sljivancanin (200-85, agency: Interperformances) added 23 points and 4 assists respectively for Borac in the defeat. Smederevo Vizura (2-5) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Borac. Smederevo Vizura's next round opponent will be KK Jagodina (#12) at home. Top scorers: Smederevo: S.Djordjevic 18+6reb, M.Popadic 17+4reb, S.Stojacic 12+5reb+3ast, M.Radenkovic 9+5reb, V.Vlaskovic 7+2reb+2ast, A.Nastic 6+1reb+1ast Borac: M.Sljivancanin 23+1reb+4ast, M.Pantic 14+14reb+1ast, L.Radovic 11+1reb+1ast, M.Trtic 6+6reb, N.Prolovic 6+2reb, M.Radisavljevic 2
Bertans' 24 points and 6 rebounds give him Player of the Week award - May 19, 2013
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20-year old Davis Bertans (210-SF-92) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Partizan and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 12 (Second Stage). He had the game-high 24 points adding six rebounds for Partizan in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Metalac (#6, 3-9) with 26-point margin 88-62. [read more]
20-year old Davis Bertans (210-SF-92) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Partizan and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 12 (Second Stage). He had the game-high 24 points adding six rebounds for Partizan in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Metalac (#6, 3-9) with 26-point margin 88-62. It allowed Partizan to consolidate first place in the Serbian league. Partizan have a solid 10-2 record. In the team's last game Bertans had a remarkable 85.7% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He turned to be Partizan's top player in his first season with the team. Davis Bertans averages this season 13.8ppg.
Second best performed player last round was Vasilije Micic (191-PG-94, agency: Beo Basket) of league's second-best Mega Vizura. He is a guard in his 3rd season at Mega Vizura. In the last game Micic recorded impressive 18 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists. Bad luck as Mega Vizura lost that game 78-84 to Crvena Zvezda (9-3). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Mega Vizura still maintains its place in the top 2 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 9-3 record is not bad at all. Micic is one of the most experienced players at Mega Vizura and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third place about best performers goes to guard DeMarcus Nelson (193-G-85) of Crvena Zvezda (#3). Nelson showcased his all-around game by recording 6 points, eight rebounds and twelve assists (!!!) in the last round. He was a key player of Crvena Zvezda, leading his team to a 84-78 win against #2 ranked Mega Vizura. Crvena Zvezda needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 9 victories and 3 lost games. Nelson has a very solid season. In 9 games in Serbia he scored 10.2ppg.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Nikola Jevtovic (208-F/C-89) of Sloboda Uzice - 14 points and 12 rebounds 5. Milos Borisov (198-G/F-85) of Radnicki KG - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Boban Marjanovic (222-C-88) of Mega Vizura - 16 points and 10 rebounds 7. Stefan Zivanovic (196-G-89) of Metalac - 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Igor Rakocevic (191-G-78) of Crvena Zvezda - 19 points and 3 assists 9. Slavko Vranes (230-C-83) of Metalac - 13 points and 4 rebounds 10. Branko Andjic (201-F-82) of Sloboda Uzice - 12 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
In a very uncertain and an equal match Crvena zvezda got revenge by winning Mega Vizura with score 84:78 (22:18, 20:20, 18:16, 24:24). The whole match was very uncertain and equalized, the biggest advantage on the game had Crvena zvezda was only 8 points [read more]
In a very uncertain and an equal match Crvena zvezda got revenge by winning Mega Vizura with score 84:78 (22:18, 20:20, 18:16, 24:24).
The whole match was very uncertain and equalized, the biggest advantage on the game had Crvena zvezda was only 8 points. Towards the end of the match Mega's lead on two occasions with 2 points difference and was on the verge of victory but home team led again becouse Savovic who hit two free throws for score 77:76 and Igor Rakocevic (191-G-78)a after that for 79:76 (before Igor Rakocevic hit two free throws Novica Velickovic (205-F-86, agency: Beo Basket) missed shoot for 3 point). "Red&whites" gained the advantage before the end of the game. In the next attack Mega failed to bring the ball in the game for 5 seconds after the timeout that is requested by Dejan Milojevic. After that, he made Mega Vizura fouled Lazic, who hit both free throws and so brought Crvena zvezda to advantage of +5, 81:76. Because at that time Mega was better in head2head score (Mega win in first match with +7) against Crvena zvezda was making a foul but this has not led to nothing as Novica Velickovic used both free throws. In the latest attack Marko Simonovic (201-F-86, agency: Beo Basket) scored three points for the final score 84:78 in favor of the red and white from Belgrade.
At home side best was DeMarcus Nelson (193-G-85, college: Duke), although he scored only 6 points he recorded 8 rebounds and 12 assists and collected 23 index points. Beside him great was and Rasko Katic (208-C-80, agency: Beo Basket) with 18pts and 3rbd, Marko Simonovic with 14pts and 6rbd and Igor Rakocevic with 19pts and 3ast. In away team of Mega Vizura most notable were Boban Marjanovic (222-C-88, agency: Beo Basket) with 16pts and 10rbd, Novica Velickovic with 17pts, 9rbd, 2ast and Vasilije Micic (191-PG-94, agency: Beo Basket) with 18pts, 4rbd and 7ast and index 25.
Crvena zvezda and Mega was now tied on the table, they both have same score of winning and losing (9-3) but Mega is better in head2head becouse they win in first match with 7 points difference.
Early today, Partizan in away game was better then Metalac in Valjevo with a score 62:88.
Serbian Vladan Vukosavljevic finished successful season with Halychyna - May 18, 2013
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Serbian Vladan Vukosavljevic (206-F/C-84, agency: Beo Basket) finished successful season in Ukraine with his Halychyna. The latter finished fourth, however showed great basketball during the season.
Tonight Ferro-ZNTU celebrated the Superleague Bronze medals. They knocked down Halychyna in the fourth game of the consolation final series to step onto the pedestal. Randy Culpepper stepped up with 26 points to lead the visitors.
The teams went neck and neck throughout the opening quarter [read more]
Serbian Vladan Vukosavljevic (206-F/C-84, agency: Beo Basket) finished successful season in Ukraine with his Halychyna. The latter finished fourth, however showed great basketball during the season. Tonight Ferro-ZNTU celebrated the Superleague Bronze medals. They knocked down Halychyna in the fourth game of the consolation final series to step onto the pedestal. Randy Culpepper stepped up with 26 points to lead the visitors. The teams went neck and neck throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 19:19 at the first break. But Ferro-ZNTU shifted the gear in the second period. The visitors unloaded 28 points to gain a 9-point halftime lead. Ferro-ZNTU stayed aggressive offensively in the second half. They sank 25 points in the third quarter to build a 12-point lead before the fourth stanza. Halychyna managed just 7 points in the fourth quarter as Ferro-ZNTU sealed the victory at the end. Jeremy Chappell provided 20 points and 6 boards, while Alexander Rybalko connected for 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the victory. Sasa Vasiljevic answered with 17 points for Halychyna. Vladan Vukosavljevic netted 16 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the losing effort.
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