Russia celebrated the first win at the U18 European Championship in Latvia and Lithuania. They knocked down Slovenia in Group C. Mikhail Kulagin (188-G-94) stepped up with 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Russia enjoyed a narrow 20:19 lead after ten minutes of action. They stretched the lead in the second term. Russia accounted for a 40:37 halftime advantage. The decisive third term saw Russia clear off. They capped the period with four points in a row to take a 57:47 lead at the final break. Mikhail Kulagin and Annaev put Russia up by 13 points early in the fourth frame. Russia kept Slovenia at bay throughout the final minutes and sealed the victory at the end. Stanislav Ilnitskiy (200-PF-94) produced 10 points, while Georgy Egorov (198-SF-94) added 9 points for the winners. Matic Rebec (180-PG-95) and Gregor Hrovat (94) responded with 16 points each for Slovenia.
33-year old Finnish international point guard Teemu Rannikko (189-88kg-80) left Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Telemach League). In 10 games he had 6.3ppg and 2.0apg this season. He helped them to win the cup and make to league final. Rannikko also played 9 games in Euroleague where he recorded just 2.8ppg and 2.2apg. He also played 25 games in Adriatic League where he recorded 7.0ppg, 1.2rpg and 3.2apg.
The last season Rannikko played at Cimberio Varese (SerieA) in Italian league [read more]
33-year old Finnish international point guard Teemu Rannikko (189-88kg-80) left Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Telemach League). In 10 games he had 6.3ppg and 2.0apg this season. He helped them to win the cup and make to league final. Rannikko also played 9 games in Euroleague where he recorded just 2.8ppg and 2.2apg. He also played 25 games in Adriatic League where he recorded 7.0ppg, 1.2rpg and 3.2apg. The last season Rannikko played at Cimberio Varese (SerieA) in Italian league. In 31 games he recorded 7.4ppg, 1.5rpg, 3.0apg and 1.4spg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian League Guard of the Year back in 2007. Rannikko also represented Finland at the European Championships in Lithuania two years ago. His stats at that event were 12 games: 7.8ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.0apg, FGP: 41.7%, 3PT: 34.0%, FT: 82.5%. Rannikko is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Russia (Khimky), Spain (CB Granada), Italy (VL Pesaro, Trenkwalder RE and Roseto) and Finland (Aura Basket). Rannikko could be described:
Great point guard. Eyes around his head. One of the best passers you ever seen. But can score too.
Player of the Year: Jaka Klobucar (198-G-87) of Krka
Guard of the Year: Jaka Klobucar of Krka
Forward of the Year: Jaka Blazic (196-G-90) of Union Olimpija
Center of the Year: Smiljan Pavic (210-F/C-80) of Krka
Newcomer of the Year: Robert Abramovic (185-G-88) of LTH Castings Mercator
Domestic player of the Year: Jaka Klobucar of Krka
Import Player of the Year: Jakov Vladovic (187-PG-83, agency: [read more]
Union Olimpija in talks with Ales Pipan - May 22, 2013
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Ales Pipan is close to become the next head coach of Union Olimpija. The team is reportedly in final stage of the talks with the specialist to take over the bridge. Ales Pipan , if appointed, will replace Saso Filipovski . Ales Pipan is currently working with MZT Skopje. He led the team to the FYR Macedonian League Finals where they lead 2-0 against Kozuv. Ales Pipan is also the head coach of FYR Macedonian National Team [read more]
Ales Pipan is close to become the next head coach of Union Olimpija. The team is reportedly in final stage of the talks with the specialist to take over the bridge. Ales Pipan , if appointed, will replace Saso Filipovski . Ales Pipan is currently working with MZT Skopje. He led the team to the FYR Macedonian League Finals where they lead 2-0 against Kozuv. Ales Pipan is also the head coach of FYR Macedonian National Team. Previously the Slovenian specialist worked with Maribor, Lasko, Krka, Geoplin Slovan, Anwil Wloclawek, KK Zadar. He guided the Slovenian National Team in 2004/08 seasons. Ales Pipan also was at helm of the Polish National Team in 2011-12 seasons. Union Olimpija finished quite unsuccessful season in the second position in Slovenian Telemach League. They also failed to qualify for the Final Four at the Adriatic League.
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