#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Anton Gavel (188-84, agency: Pro One Sports, currently plays in Euroleague), who plays in Germany. He could not help the league outsider Brose Baskets Bamberg (0-9) in their last game. Despite Gavel's very good performance the eighth-placed Brose Baskets Bamberg was edged 76-73 on the road by the leading Real Madrid in the group E of Euroleague.
He was the top scorer with 15 points. Gavel also added 5 assists in 30 minutes on the court.
So far Brose Baskets Bamberg lost all nine games in the Top 16.
It's Gavel's fourth season with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year: 13.1ppg, 2.2rpg, 2.9apg, 2FGP: 53.4%, 3FGP: 39.0% and FT: 83.3% in the 18 games he played so far.
Gavel has a dual citizenship: Slovakian and German.
He is currently a member of the Slovakian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international forward Pavol Losonsky (203-88, college: Cal-Irvine, currently plays in United Kingdom). Losonsky led Leicester Riders to a victory over the closely-ranked Glasgow Rocks (16-9) 76-72 in the British BBL last Sunday.
He was MVP of the game. Losonsky recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Jelson Homes DMU Leicester City Riders (20-2) is placed first in the BBL.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
Losonsky has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 15.4ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 54.1%, 3FGP: 33.3% and FT: 70.6%.
Losonsky is in the roster of the Slovakian senior national team.
#3. The Slovakian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international power forward Radoslav Rancik (207-79, agency: Beo Basket, college: St.Cloud St., currently plays in Czech Republic). He was the major contributor in a CEZ Nymburk's victory against the second-ranked NH Ostrava (18-9) 90-71 in the Czech Republic NBL on Wednesday night.
Rancik scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 21 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group A1. CEZ Basketball Nymburk (25-1) is placed first.
It was his team's eighth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Rancik's first season with the team.
This year he has relatively solid stats: 13.3ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.7apg, 2FGP: 57.7%(56-97), 3FGP: 38.6% and FT: 84.3% in the 19 games.
Former BK Inter Bratislava starter played for the Slovakian national team three years ago.
#4. Small forward Dusan Pandula (196-84, currently plays in Czech Republic) contributed to a BK Prostejov's victory against the third-ranked BK Pardubice (17-9) 99-86 in the Czech Republic NBL in Wednesday night's game.
Pandula scored 20 points and added 6 passes.
BK Prostejov (16-10) is placed fourth in Group A1.
Pandula has reliable stats this season: 12.5ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.6apg and 1.3spg.
He is also Slovakian national team player.
#5. Former international power forward Justin Sedlak (205-87, college: Florida Tech, currently plays in Sweden), who plays in the Swedish Basketligan was not able to help Solna Vikings (19-12) in their last game. Despite Sedlak's good performance Solna Vikings was edged 91-89 in Boras by the higher-ranked (#4) Basket.
He had a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 11 rebounds in 24 minutes.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Sedlak's stats this year are: 12.5ppg and 5.5rpg in the 28 games.
He used to play for the Slovakian national team
three years ago.
#6. Shooting guard Roman Marko (194-86, currently plays in Czech Republic) is a teammate of previously mentioned Dusan Pandula. But that was another game of his team in Czech Republic NBL which we would like to mention.
Marko, who plays in the Czech Republic NBL was not able to secure a victory for BK Prostejov (16-10) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his good performance BK Prostejov (#4) was defeated 103-94 in Ostrava by the second-ranked NH Ostrava in the Group A1.
Marko recorded 12 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Marko's overall stats this season are: 8.8ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Slovakian National Team roster.
#7. U20 international center Boris Bojanovsky (221-93, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Florida St. win their game against the Wake Forest University (5-10) 76-62 in the NCAA in Tuesday night's game.
Bojanovsky scored 10 points and blocked 3 shots in 21 minutes.
The Florida State University has 7-8 conference record this season.
There are only three games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
This year Bojanovsky's overall stats are: 8.8ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg in the 26 games.
He is also Slovakian U20 national team player.
#8. Swingman Martin Sykora (192-81, currently plays in Czech Republic) couldn't help Basketbal Svitavy (9-19) in their game against Levharti Chomutov (11-17) in the Czech Republic NBL.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 33 minutes.
Basketbal Svitavy (#4) lost 75-85 in Chomutov to the higher-ranked (#3) Levharti in the Group A2.
It was Basketbal Svitavy's third consecutive loss in a row.
This year Sykora's total stats are: 6.7ppg and 4.0rpg in the seven games.
He plays currently for the Slovakian national team.
#9. U20 international forward Viktor Juricek (208-93, currently studies in the States) managed to help University of South Alabama to win against the University of North Texas (7-13) 69-57 in the NCAA in Saturday night's game.
Juricek scored only 2 points.
The University of South Alabama has a solid 14-6 conference record this season.
The Regular Season already ended in the NCAA.
Juricek has averaged so far 6.7ppg and 4.0rpg.
He is also in the roster of the Slovakian U20 national team.
#10. Center Martin Miklosik (225-86, currently plays in Czech Republic) helped B&W Opava win their game against the second-ranked USK Praha (12-16) 77-62 in the Czech Republic NBL on Saturday night.
He scored only 2 points.
BK Breda & Weinstein Opava (8-20) is placed sixth in Group A2.
Miklosik belongs to league's best blockers and is ranked #4.
He has averaged so far 5.4ppg and 5.0rpg.
Worth to mention Miklosik played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. Miklosik is a former international player as three years ago he still played for the Slovakian senior national team.
The list of other players, who all have Slovakian passport but never been selected to any of Slovakian national teams:
#1.Peter Simek (205-C-88, agency: Dynamics Global Management, college: Cal-Irvine, currently plays in United Kingdom), who plays in the British BBL could not help Surrey Heat (14-9) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Simek's good performance Surrey Heat was defeated 90-78 at home by the lower-ranked Newcastle Eagles (#6).
He recorded 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Simek's total stats this season are: 5.7ppg and 4.7rpg.
#2.Lukas Varga (183-G-85, college: Coker, currently plays in Denmark) was not able to help Horsens IC (19-8) in their game against SISU (17-10) in the Danish Ligaen. Varga cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
He scored only 2 points in 9 minutes on the court.
Horsens IC lost 78-89 on the road to the lower-ranked (#4) SISU.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Varga has averaged so far 4.3ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.4apg and 1.1spg in the 27 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: German and Slovakian.
Extraliga Round 3 of Finals. Inter narrow the deficit - May 18, 2013
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Komarno - Inter Bratislava 82-89
Inter Bratislava snatched a road win over Komarno to narrow the deficit at 1-2 in the championship series. The guests trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 7 points. 30 personal fouls committed by Komarno helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
Inter Bratislava snatched a road win over Komarno to narrow the deficit at 1-2 in the championship series. The guests trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 7 points. 30 personal fouls committed by Komarno helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American forward Alando Tucker (198-84, college: Wisconsin, agency: Priority Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. The former international power forward Martin Rancik (204-78, college: Iowa St.) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Amin Stevens (201-90, college: Florida A&M) with 26 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Chris Lowe (182-87, college: Massachusetts, agency: KMG Sports Management) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Five Inter Bratislava and four Komarno players scored in double figures. Komarno's coach Frantisek Ron rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Komarno: A.Stevens 26+8reb+3ast, C.Lowe 13+5reb+3ast, M.Bilik 11+7reb+1ast, K.Thompson 11+10reb, M.Kozlik 6+2reb+2ast, V.Simpson 5+2reb+6ast Inter Bratislava: A.Tucker 21+13reb+3ast, M.Garnett 18+1reb+1ast, M.Rancik 15+8reb+2ast, P.Sedmak 14+5reb+1ast, N.Delic 11+4reb+2ast, R.Skibniewski 5+6ast
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.
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