Add one tough opponent to the grip of Slovak Extraliga! Since December had six-ranked BK Inter Bratislava signed some new players and is still looking for a strengthening their roster. Now they look like a champion but only future will reveal what this team really is capable of. Adding names is sometimes just not enough. Yet they have no licensed coach, but trio of "volunteers" (General manager Michal Ondrus, retired naturalized Slovakian legend Andrej Lukjanec, and their assistant Marek Adamcik ) will look after A team until the end of season. But only if association will grant an exception for this fellowship. To show those who will dress up the jersey of BK Inter Bratislava in days to come, here are the news: After younger of Rancik brothers left the team to join Czech master of CEZ Basketball Nymburk, Inter signed older one. Martin Rancik (204-F/C-78, college: Iowa St.) was in Bratislava to help the team with an open minded contract, still looking for bigger challenge. After he received a fair offer made by Inter, he made up his mind to stay until end of season. "I was thinking about what to do. There were some opportunities to go abroad but Inter surprised me by very kind offer. I am home here in Bratislava, I have my family here, my son started to attend local school so I would not hurt anybody by staying in Inter for the rest of the season and help them to achieve their goals," stated for SITA press agency this 34 years old player who was until now a clear leader with 26,3 points and 7,6 rebounds per game. Another big news, brought on press conference earlier on Thursday, is comeback of Nenad Delic (210-F/C-84), a well-known Croatian center who was strong under Slovak baskets in 2010/2011 season as player of MBK Banik Handlova. After that he played for Turkish team Pi Koleji Ankara. He averaged 14,6 points and 7,4 rebounds in 15 games this year. Another player is on a good way to join BK Inter Bratislava. As manager Daniel Jakabovic said this winger who would be a great surprise for all the fans.
Extraliga Round 2 of Finals. Komarno gain second straight win - May 15, 2013
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Inter Bratislava - Komarno 72-73
Komarno snatched a narrow win over Inter in Bratislava to take 2-0 lead in the championship series. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 24-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Inter Bratislava helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
Komarno snatched a narrow win over Inter in Bratislava to take 2-0 lead in the championship series. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 24-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Inter Bratislava helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Chris Lowe (182-87, college: Massachusetts, agency: KMG Sports Management) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Amin Stevens (198-90, college: Florida A&M) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Komarno players scored in double figures. American forward Alando Tucker (198-84, college: Wisconsin, agency: Priority Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and the former international power forward Martin Rancik (204-78, college: Iowa St.) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: Inter Bratislava: A.Tucker 24+12reb+3ast, M.Rancik 17+7reb, M.Garnett 11+4reb, P.Sedmak 7+1reb+1ast, R.Skibniewski 6+1reb+3ast, N.Delic 4+5reb+2ast Komarno: M.Kozlik 18+1reb+1ast, C.Lowe 17+3reb+3ast, A.Stevens 12+9reb+1ast, K.Thompson 11+9reb+1ast, M.Bilik 7+1reb+1ast, J.Kratochvil 4+2reb
Players of BK Inter Bratislava allowed their host to reach surprisingly high win in game one on Saturday. Now it's time for team from capital city to show their skills in front of home fans. MBK Rieker Komarno outscored and outjumped their opponent by 22 (99:77) points and 14 rebounds (35:12). "We were too soft, lacking energy. We should have fought more for the win," said Peter Sedmak (207-C-85), forward of BK Inter Bratislava who was leading the team [read more]
Players of BK Inter Bratislava allowed their host to reach surprisingly high win in game one on Saturday. Now it's time for team from capital city to show their skills in front of home fans. MBK Rieker Komarno outscored and outjumped their opponent by 22 (99:77) points and 14 rebounds (35:12). "We were too soft, lacking energy. We should have fought more for the win," said Peter Sedmak (207-C-85), forward of BK Inter Bratislava who was leading the team. Komarno also made huge part of win in defense. "The key to our play in the second half was our intensity on defense. We played at a high level on defense and that lead to easy fast break points and easy offense," claimed Amin Stevens (198-F-90, college: Florida A&M) of Komarno, the only player reaching double-double in game one. The important thing about game two, Inter will field Martin Rancik (204-F/C-78, college: Iowa St.) who did not play because of ban (three technical fouls in the season). "Rancik is very good player. It will make a big difference when he'll play in game 2," gives his respect Komarno's guard Vincent Simpson (185-G-88, agency: R.H.Consultancy, college: Hampton) and Kevin Thompson (205-F-89, college: Morgan St.), who led the season with rebounds agrees: "It's going to be a big difference because he is a really good player. We will have to take game 2 there, it will be a big game for us," shows his optimism.
Extraliga Round 1 of Finals. Komarno off to perfect start - May 11, 2013
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Komarno - Inter Bratislava 99-77
Komarno got to a convincing start of the championship series. They knocked down Inter Bratislava at home court. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 99-77. Komarno outrebounded Inter Bratislava 35-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Komarno especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52 [read more]
Komarno got to a convincing start of the championship series. They knocked down Inter Bratislava at home court. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 99-77. Komarno outrebounded Inter Bratislava 35-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Komarno especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. American forward Amin Stevens (198-90, college: Florida A&M) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Chris Lowe (182-87, college: Massachusetts, agency: KMG Sports Management) chipped in 19 points. Five Komarno players scored in double figures. Komarno's coach Frantisek Ron felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international center Peter Sedmak (207-85) responded with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Alando Tucker (198-84, college: Wisconsin, agency: Priority Sports) scored 21 points. Top scorers: Komarno: C.Lowe 19+2reb+3ast, M.Bilik 16+5reb+1ast, A.Stevens 14+10reb+3ast, K.Thompson 12+7reb, M.Kozlik 11+2reb, V.Simpson 10+3reb+5ast Inter Bratislava: A.Tucker 21+1reb+2ast, P.Sedmak 17+6reb+6ast, R.Skibniewski 11+2reb+6ast, N.Delic 10+1reb, M.Garnett 8+1reb+2ast, R.Urland 4+1reb
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