Jure Mocnik (185-G-85) is no longer a member of Peristeri. The Slovenian point guard decided to leave the club. Richard Roby (198-G-85) and Ernest Scott (201-F-82, agency: VVG Sports, college: Valdosta St.) did the same recently. Mocnik signed with Peristeri in 2010. He had 5.4 ppg, 3 apg and 1.8 rpg for 28 games last season. In this one, Mocnik averaged 6.9 points, 3.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds (14 games). Jure Mocnik spent more than ten years with Helios Domzale, before he moved to Greece [read more]
Jure Mocnik (185-G-85) is no longer a member of Peristeri. The Slovenian point guard decided to leave the club. Richard Roby (198-G-85) and Ernest Scott (201-F-82, agency: VVG Sports, college: Valdosta St.) did the same recently. Mocnik signed with Peristeri in 2010. He had 5.4 ppg, 3 apg and 1.8 rpg for 28 games last season. In this one, Mocnik averaged 6.9 points, 3.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds (14 games). Jure Mocnik spent more than ten years with Helios Domzale, before he moved to Greece. In his last season with Helios he had 8.4 ppg, 5.5 apg and 3.7 rpg for 22 games in Adriatic league. They won the Slovenian Cup together in 2007. Jure Mocnik played for Slovenian U20, U18 and U16 National Teams in the past.
D2 Round 16: Sencur CP beats Postojna by three after a very close game - Feb 3, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
Host teams show no mercy winning all games.
The most exciting game of round 16 in the D2 took place in Kranj. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Postojna (10-5) to fifth ranked Sencur CP (11-4) 74-71 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Postojna. Postojna cut a 13-point halftime deficit to three at the end of the game [read more]
Host teams show no mercy winning all games.
The most exciting game of round 16 in the D2 took place in Kranj. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Postojna (10-5) to fifth ranked Sencur CP (11-4) 74-71 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Postojna. Postojna cut a 13-point halftime deficit to three at the end of the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Postojna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of center Jure Erzen (203-C-75) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Roman Horvat (200-71) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Sencur CP's coach Gregor Jeras used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Savo Milovic (192-86) replied with 13 points for Postojna. Sencur CP have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Postojna at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Splosna plovba and Branik. Sencur CP are looking forward to face Radenska (#7) in Murska Sobota in the next round. Postojna will play on the road against Hrastnik and is hoping to win this game. An interesting game for Grosuplje (13-2) which hosted in Grosuplje 4th ranked Branik (10-5). First ranked Grosuplje had an easy win 93-78. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Branik. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Blaz Lobe (202-84) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!) and Jure Misic who added 15 points during the contest. At the losing side forward Aljosa Remus (200-86) responded with 18 points. Grosuplje have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-2 record. Branik at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Postojna and Splosna plovba. Grosuplje will play against Jance Prit (#12) in Ljubljana in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Branik will play at home against the league's second-placed Triglav Strazisce (#2) in Kranj and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Eleventh-ranked Jance Prit (3-12) was very close to win a game against sixth ranked Splosna plovba (10-5) in Portoroz on Saturday. Splosna plovba managed to secure only two-point victory 88-86. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by Adin Kavgic who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds. Even 27 points and 8 rebounds by Matic Sirnik did not help to save the game for Jance Prit. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Splosna plovba moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Postojna and Branik. Newly promoted Jance Prit dropped to the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Litija. Splosna plovba will meet bottom-ranked Litija (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jance Prit will play against the league's leader Grosuplje in Grosuplje and hope to secure a win.
Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Konjice was beaten by Triglav Strazisce on the road 65-58. Radenska won against Litija on its own court 67-61. Hrastnik unfortunately lost to Terme Olimia in Podcetrtek 71-84.
Triglav Strazisce - Konjice 65-58 No shocking result in a game when second ranked Triglav Strazisce (12-3) beat 9th ranked Konjice (5-10) in Kranj 65-58 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 65-58. Triglav Strazisce forced 20 Konjice turnovers. The winners were led by forward Matic Korosec (194-89) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and guard Boris Jersin (183-85, agency: Kotnik Sports Agency) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Triglav Strazisce's coach Franci Podlipnik allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) by center Davorin Skornik (211-81, college: Bucknell) did not help to save the game for Konjice. Power forward Bostjan Sivka (200-76) added 7 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Triglav Strazisce have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-3 record behind leader Grosuplje. Konjice lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Hrastnik. Triglav Strazisce will meet Branik (#5) in the next round. Konjice will play against Medvode (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Triglav Strazisce: M.Korosec 15+12reb, B.Jersin 13+5reb+3ast, E.Radoncic 12+1reb+2ast, G.Mahkovic 7+1reb+1ast, N.Pavlin 6+1reb, A.Vojicic 6+2reb+4ast Konjice: D.Skornik 19+8reb+1ast, T.Jereb 13+3reb+1ast, B.Sivka 7+8reb+2ast, D.Sipura 5+3reb+2ast, J.Teras 5+2reb+1ast, A.Gacnik 4
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Grosuplje - Branik 93-78 An interesting game for Grosuplje (13-2) which hosted in Grosuplje 4th ranked Branik (10-5). First ranked Grosuplje had an easy win 93-78. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Branik. The game was mostly controlled by Grosuplje. Branik was better in fourth quarter 28-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Grosuplje shot 64.2 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 63.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Blaz Lobe (202-84) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!) and guard Jure Misic (188-87) who added 15 points during the contest. At the losing side forward Aljosa Remus (200-86) responded with 18 points and power forward Marko Vranjkovic (204-90) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Branik players scored in double figures. Grosuplje have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-2 record. Branik at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Postojna and Splosna plovba. Grosuplje will play against Jance Prit (#12) in Ljubljana in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Branik will play at home against the league's second-placed Triglav Strazisce (#2) in Kranj and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Grosuplje: B.Lobe 33+4reb+2ast, J.Misic 15+4reb+2ast, Z.Jerman 13+1ast, M.Antonijevic 9+2reb+1ast, A.Kunc 7+5reb, M.Trampus 6+4reb Branik: A.Remus 18+4reb, M.Vranjkovic 13+6reb, P.Brolih 11+2reb+1ast, M.Verginella 10+3reb, J.Brolih 9, S.Skrbinsek 9+4reb
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Splosna plovba - Jance Prit 88-86 Eleventh-ranked Jance Prit (3-12) was very close to win a game against sixth ranked Splosna plovba (10-5) in Portoroz on Saturday. Splosna plovba managed to secure only two-point victory 88-86. However their fans expected much easier game. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Jance Prit won fourth quarter 35-27. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The winners were led by power forward Adin Kavgic (193-87) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and guard Rok Perko (179-87) supported him with 9 points and 5 assists. Four Splosna plovba players scored in double figures. Even 27 points and 8 rebounds by forward Matic Sirnik (200-91) did not help to save the game for Jance Prit. Forward Andraz Kavas (200-92) added 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Splosna plovba moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Postojna and Branik. Newly promoted Jance Prit dropped to the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Litija. Splosna plovba will meet bottom-ranked Litija (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jance Prit will play against the league's leader Grosuplje in Grosuplje and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Splosna plovba: A.Kavgic 15+16reb+1ast, D.Moro 12+3reb, J.Drenik 11+2reb+2ast, J.Zagorc 11+2reb+3ast, R.Perko 9+3reb+5ast, A.Katonar 8+4reb Jance Prit: M.Sirnik 27+8reb, A.Kavas 17+10reb+4ast, D.Mlakar 14+4reb+8ast, J.Pticak 8+1ast, J.Strazar 6+4reb, N.Cukovic 4+2reb+1ast
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Radenska - Litija 67-61 Very expected game when 11th ranked Litija (3-12) lost to seventh ranked Radenska (7-8) in Murska Sobota 61-67 on Thursday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 6 points. Radenska outrebounded Litija 42-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by forward Ales Novak (197-83) who scored that evening 18 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Igor Spesic (204-83) supported him with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Radenska's coach Dusan Ulaga allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds by guard Luka Hren (198-90, agency: Kotnik Sports Agency) did not help to save the game for Litija. Guard Matic Zupanc (182-90) added 16 points for lost side. Newly promoted Radenska maintains seventh position with 7-8 record. Loser Litija dropped to the bottom place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Jance Prit. Radenska will meet at home higher ranked Sencur CP (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Litija will play against Splosna plovba (#6) in Portoroz and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Radenska: A.Novak 18+9reb+1ast, I.Spesic 11+9reb, J.Struc 10+8reb, R.Suran 7+3reb+2ast, M.Gomboc 6+3reb, T.Horvat 5+2reb Litija: M.Zupanc 16+3reb+2ast, L.Hren 15+10reb, R.Gominsek 12+4reb+2ast, K.Panic 8+1ast, S.Ljubenovic 8+3reb, C.Lipovsek 2+4reb
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Sencur CP - Postojna 74-71 The most exciting game of round 16 in the D2 took place in Kranj. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Postojna (10-5) to fifth ranked Sencur CP (11-4) 74-71 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Postojna. Postojna cut a 13-point halftime deficit to three at the end of the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Postojna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of center Jure Erzen (203-75) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Roman Horvat (200-71) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Sencur CP's coach Gregor Jeras used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Savo Milovic (192-86) replied with 13 points and guard Tilen Zalar (193-87) added 13 points in the effort for Postojna. Five Postojna players scored in double figures. Sencur CP have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Postojna at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Splosna plovba and Branik. Sencur CP are looking forward to face Radenska (#7) in Murska Sobota in the next round. Postojna will play on the road against Hrastnik and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Sencur CP: J.Erzen 19+8reb+2ast, R.Horvat 14+8reb+2ast, D.Pusic 13+2reb+4ast, K.Cvek 9+4reb+1ast, U.Troppan 7+4reb+1ast, A.Blazevic 5+2reb+5ast Postojna: T.Zalar 13+3reb+1ast, S.Milovic 13+4reb+2ast, T.Podboj 12+1ast, M.Dimnik 11+2reb+1ast, M.Klepo 10+5reb, K.Muha 6+6reb+1ast
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Terme Olimia - Hrastnik 84-71 Everything could happen in Podcetrtek at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Terme Olimia and 8th ranked Hrastnik had identical 5-9 record. This time Terme Olimia used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Hrastnik 84-71 on Saturday night. The game without a history. Terme Olimia led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. The winners were led by guard Andrej Macek (183-83) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Robert Abramovic (185-88) supported him with 21 points. Five Terme Olimia players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds by guard Sanel Dzombic (198-78) did not help to save the game for Hrastnik. Guard Ziga Percel (188-89) added 22 points for lost side. Hrastnik's coach Igor Pucko rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Terme Olimia (6-9) moved-up to eighth place. Loser Hrastnik dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Konjice. Terme Olimia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hrastnik will play against Postojna (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Terme Olimia: R.Abramovic 21+2reb+3ast, B.Trupaj 17+2reb, A.Macek 13+10reb+5ast, J.Hunski 11+5reb, B.Pungartnik 10+2reb+1ast, D.Brcina 8+3reb+1ast Hrastnik: Z.Percel 22+2reb+1ast, S.Dzombic 17+11reb, G.Ovnik 10+3reb+10ast, A.Hasanovic 6+6reb, T.Tusek 5+6reb+1ast, A.Macek 5+1ast
Zlatorog and Popovic part ways - Feb 2, 2012 (by Zeljko Zule)
Zlatorog parted ways with Marko Popovic (193-G-84) after only two games with the team. Popovic played one game in Teleamch League, scoring 8 points and tallying 3 assists and one game in Adriatic League, pulling 2 rebounds. He is the fourth player this season, which left Zlatorog. Popovic was hired in mid January. Zlatorog is bottom placed in Adriatic League and ranked third in domestic championship. [read more]
Zlatorog parted ways with Marko Popovic (193-G-84) after only two games with the team. Popovic played one game in Teleamch League, scoring 8 points and tallying 3 assists and one game in Adriatic League, pulling 2 rebounds. He is the fourth player this season, which left Zlatorog. Popovic was hired in mid January. Zlatorog is bottom placed in Adriatic League and ranked third in domestic championship.
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