Unicaja clinched a tough home win over Panathinaikos. Marcus Williams (191-G-85, college: Connecticut) nailed 22 points to lead the Spanish side. Unicaja improved at 5-5 record, while the Athens team fell at 6-4 after the loss. Panathinaikos opened the game with their trademark stifling defence. The Hellenes limited Unicaja at 8 points in the opening quarter to eke out an 8-point lead. The visitors maintained the lead throughout the second quarter. Panathinaikos accumulated a 35:26 halftime lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the third quarter. Unicaja still trailed by nine points heading into the fourth frame 44:53. However Marcus Williams scored six points in a row to trigger an 8:0 run from the hosts at the start of the fourth frame. Diamantidis restored a 6-point lead for the visitors but Unicaja tied things up on a three-pointer from Marcus Williams with 2 minutes remaining. He followed with two more trebles to make it 66:60 for Unicaja as they claimed the winning outcome at the end. Luka Zoric (211-C-84) delivered 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Fran Vazquez (209-C-83) added 13 points for the Malaga team. Jonas Maciulis (199-F/G-85) answered with 15 points for Panathinaikos. Roko-Leni Ukic (196-PG-84) had 14 points in the loss.
ACB Round 34: Real Madrid wins regular season - May 19, 2013
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The Regular Season in ACB just ended.
The most important game in the last round took place in Tenerife between second ranked Caja Laboral (25-9) and tenth ranked CB Canarias (17-17) on Sunday night. Caja Laboral was defeated by CB Canarias in a tough game on the road 94-99. Caja Laboral trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 24-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 94-99 at the end of the game. CB Canarias made 31-of-38 free shots (81 [read more]
The Regular Season in ACB just ended.
The most important game in the last round took place in Tenerife between second ranked Caja Laboral (25-9) and tenth ranked CB Canarias (17-17) on Sunday night. Caja Laboral was defeated by CB Canarias in a tough game on the road 94-99. Caja Laboral trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 24-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 94-99 at the end of the game. CB Canarias made 31-of-38 free shots (81.6 percent) during the game. 30 personal fouls committed by Caja Laboral helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Levi Rost (201-83, college: W.Michigan) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Montenegrin center Blagota Sekulic (209-82, agency: FCM) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Polish-Swedish power forward Maciej Lampe (211-85) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted CB Canarias maintains tenth position with 17-17 record. Caja Laboral at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost. ACB top team - Real Madrid (30-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Lagun Aro GBC (8-26) 100-67. International Sergio Llull (192-87) notched 17 points to lead the effort and Jaycee Carroll supported him with 16 points. Real Madrid's coach Pablo Laso felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by center David Doblas (206-81) did not help to save the game for Lagun Aro GBC. Real Madrid have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 30-4 record. Lagun Aro GBC lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 26 games lost. ACB top team - Real Madrid (30-4) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked FIATC Joventut (16-18) in Badalona 85-64. Jaycee Carroll fired 16 points for the winners. Corey Fisher produced 16 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Madrid have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 30-4 record. Loser FIATC Joventut keeps the eleventh place with 18 games lost. Seventeenth-ranked Lagun Aro GBC (8-26) gave a tough game to third ranked Regal FC Barcelona (23-11) in San Sebastian. The visitors from Barcelona managed to secure only one-point victory 90-89. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Brad Oleson who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 4 assists. Regal FC Barcelona's coach Xavier Pascual let to play all 12 players in such tough game. Regal FC Barcelona have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 23-11 record having seven points less than leader Real Madrid. Lagun Aro GBC lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 26 games lost. An interesting game took place in Santoago de Comp where 6th ranked Gescrap BB (19-15) was upset on the court of ninth ranked Blusens Monbus (18-16) 79-73 on Sunday. Salah Mejri had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Blusens Monbus moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Unicaja. Loser Gescrap BB keeps the sixth position with 15 games lost.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 34: UCAM Murcia was destroyed by CAI Zaragoza on the opponent's court 108-74. Asefa Estudian. was outscored by FIATC Joventut in a home game 75-112. Mad-Croc managed to beat Cajasol on the road 76-68. Valencia crushed Assignia M. on its own court 90-59. Blancos de R. was beaten by G.Canaria 2014 in Las Palmas 78-62. FCB Regal won against Unicaja at home 57-50. The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points and 6 assists by Raul Neto of Lagun Aro GBC.
The most important game in the last round took place in Tenerife between second ranked Caja Laboral (25-9) and tenth ranked CB Canarias (17-17) on Sunday night. Caja Laboral was defeated by CB Canarias in a tough game on the road 94-99. Caja Laboral trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 24-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 94-99 at the end of the game. CB Canarias made 31-of-38 free shots (81.6 percent) during the game. 30 personal fouls committed by Caja Laboral helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Levi Rost (201-83, college: W.Michigan) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Montenegrin center Blagota Sekulic (209-82, agency: FCM) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Polish-Swedish power forward Maciej Lampe (211-85) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and international swingman Fernando San Emeterio (198-84) scored 27 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted CB Canarias maintains tenth position with 17-17 record. Caja Laboral at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost. Top scorers: CB Canarias: L.Rost 19+5reb+2ast, F.Lampropoulos 17+3reb, B.Sekulic 16+6reb, R.Guillen 14+2reb+2ast, N.Richotti 10+1reb+1ast, J.Carles Bivia 7+3reb+5ast Caja Laboral: F.San Emeterio 27+1reb+1ast, M.Lampe 25+5reb+2ast, F.Causeur 11+3reb+3ast, N.Bjelica 10+7reb+1ast, T.Heurtel 8+3reb+1ast, T.Pleiss 4+3reb
Very expected game when 13th ranked UCAM Murcia (13-21) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked CAI Zaragoza (21-13) 108-74 on Sunday. The game without a history. CAI Zaragoza led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to UCAM Murcia's 46 and made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. CAI Zaragoza forced 22 UCAM Murcia turnovers. UCAM Murcia was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Montenegrin-Serbian center Vladimir Golubovic (213-86, agency: Beo Basket) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Joseph Jones (204-86, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five CAI Zaragoza players scored in double figures. At the losing side American power forward Marcus Lewis (203-86, college: ORU) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and guard Andres Miso (199-83) scored 11 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. CAI Zaragoza have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 21-13 record. Loser UCAM Murcia keeps the thirteenth place with 21 games lost. Top scorers: CAI Zaragoza: V.Golubovic 17+7reb+1ast, D.Rudez 16+2reb, J.Jones 15+5reb+2ast, J.Stefansson 14+3reb+2ast, P.Aguilar 13+6reb, S.Van Rossom 13+1reb+2ast UCAM Murcia: M.Lewis 19+9reb+1ast, A.Miso 11+3reb+3ast, J.Angel Antelo 10+2reb, K.Tillie 8+1reb, M.Gatens 7+2reb+1ast, A.Marelja 6
Everything could happen in Madrid at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked FIATC Joventut and 12th ranked Asefa Estudiantes had identical 15-18 record. But Asefa Estudiantes was not able to use a home court advantage and was smashed by the opponent from Badalona 112-75 on Sunday night. FIATC Joventut outrebounded Asefa Estudiantes 39-28 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. FIATC Joventut looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American-Georgian point guard Corey Fisher (186-88, college: Villanova, agency: Beo Basket) scored 26 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and DR Congolese-American swingman Ehambe Moses Randall (198-86, college: ORU) chipped in 21 points during the contest. Five FIATC Joventut players scored in double figures. At the losing side British power forward Daniel Clark (210-88, agency: Interperformances) responded with 18 points and American swingman Kyle Kuric (193-89, college: Louisville) scored 16 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. FIATC Joventut maintains eleventh position with 16-18 record. Loser Asefa Estudiantes keeps the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Top scorers: FIATC Joventut: C.Fisher 26+2reb+9ast, E.Moses Randall 21+3reb+1ast, N.Llovet 11+7reb, J.Trias 11+7reb+6ast, A.Suarez 11+4reb, S.Savane 9+3reb Asefa Estudian.: D.Clark 18+3reb+1ast, K.Kuric 16+2reb+3ast, G.Gabriel 16+2reb+2ast, J.Granger 7+2reb+9ast, J.Fernandez 6+3reb, T.Kirksay 6+5reb+1ast
There was a minor upset in Sevilla where 14th ranked Cajasol (12-22) was defeated by sixteenth ranked Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (12-22) 76-68 on Sunday. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 23-14. But Cajasol won second period 15-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Baloncesto Fuenlabrada made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Dominican-American guard James Feldeine (193-88, college: Quinnipiac) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Robert Kurz (206-85, college: Notre Dame, agency: Priority Sports) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Czech center Ondrej Balvin (216-92) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Czech point guard Tomas Satoransky (201-91) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Baloncesto Fuenlabrada moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Blancos de R. and Cajasol. Top scorers: Mad-Croc: R.Kurz 18+9reb, J.Feldeine 17+6reb+4ast, J.Colom 16+3reb+2ast, L.Mainoldi 10+3reb, J.Cortaberria 5+3reb+1ast, A.Laso 4+2reb Cajasol: T.Satoransky 14+3reb+4ast, O.Balvin 14+7reb+1ast, L.Bogdanovic 13+3reb+2ast, J.Sastre Morro 11+4reb+2ast, J.Triguero 6+3reb, J.Holland 5+1reb+4ast
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Valencia Basket (22-12) outscored at home bottom-ranked Assignia Manresa (6-28) 90-59 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 14-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 90-59. Valencia Basket dominated on the defensive end, holding Assignia Manresa to just 7 points in third quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Assignia Manresa's 28. They outrebounded Assignia Manresa 40-21 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Valencia Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Assignia Manresa's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Valencia Basket made 7 blocks. American forward Justin Doellman (206-85, college: Xavier, agency: Beo Basket) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Serbian guard Stefan Markovic (194-88) chipped in 5 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Valencia Basket players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Troy DeVries (193-82, college: N.Mexico) responded with 19 points and guard Jose Salvador Arco (194-85) scored 9 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Valencia Basket have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 22-12 record. Assignia Manresa lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Top scorers: Valencia: J.Doellman 15+5reb+3ast, J.Robinson 11+3reb+3ast, V.Faverani 10+5reb+1ast, S.Lishchuk 10+4reb+1ast, P.Ribas 10+5reb+2ast, T.Kelati 9+1ast Assignia M.: T.DeVries 19+2reb+1ast, J.Salvador Arco 9+3reb+1ast, J.Asselin 8+2reb, N.Aleksandrov 6+4reb, H.Palsson 5+2reb, F.Lavina 3+2reb
An interesting game took place in Santoago de Comp where 6th ranked Gescrap BB (19-15) was upset on the court of ninth ranked Blusens Monbus (18-16) 79-73 on Sunday. Gescrap BB trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 22-16 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 73-79 at the end of the game. Tunisian center Salah Mejri (217-86) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Canadian-Irish forward Levon Kendall (209-84, college: Pittsburgh) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Blusens Monbus players scored in double figures. At the losing side American power forward Lamont Hamilton (208-84, college: St.John's) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Greek guard Nikolaos Zisis (197-83) scored 17 points. Blusens Monbus moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Unicaja. Loser Gescrap BB keeps the sixth position with 15 games lost. Top scorers: Blusens M.: A.Corbacho 14+1ast, L.Kendall 14+5reb+2ast, B.Dewar 13+1reb+4ast, S.Mejri 12+14reb, P.Pumprla 11+5reb+2ast, R.Hummel 10+3reb+1ast Gescrap BB: N.Zisis 17+2reb, L.Hamilton 14+5reb, R.Grimau 10+2reb+1ast, A.Mumbru 9+4reb+4ast, A.Moerman 8+5reb, M.Samb 5+3reb
There was no surprise in Las Palmas where 15th ranked Blancos de Rueda (12-22) was defeated by seventh ranked G.Canaria 2014 (19-15) 78-62 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by G.Canaria 2014. Blancos de Rueda was better in third quarter 19-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American-Azerbaijani power forward Spencer Nelson (202-80, college: Utah St.) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican forward Eulis Baez (198-82, college: W.Illinois) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four G.Canaria 2014 players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Nacho Martin (205-83) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American-Irish forward Ian O'Leary (201-86, college: St.Mary's, CA) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. G.Canaria 2014 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Gescrap BB. Blancos de Rueda lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. Top scorers: G.Canaria 2014: E.Baez 14+6reb+1ast, R.Toolson 14+2reb+1ast, B.Newley 11+5reb+1ast, S.Nelson 10+8reb+3ast, R.Guerra 9+3reb+3ast, W.Tavares 6+4reb Blancos de R.: N.Martin 19+10reb, I.O'Leary 11+8reb+1ast, V.Cizauskas 9+3reb, D.Navarro 9+2ast, N.Sinanovic 6+7reb+2ast, J.Grimau 4+3reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Regal FC Barcelona (23-11) won against at home 8th ranked Unicaja Malaga (18-16) 57-50 on Sunday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Unicaja Malaga won third quarter 12-8. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Regal FC Barcelona won last quarter 12-6. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Unicaja Malaga to just 6 points in fourth quarter. Unicaja Malaga was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Croatian center Ante Tomic (217-87, agency: XL Basketball Agency) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Brazilian-Italian point guard Marcelinho Huertas (191-83, agency: Edge Sports) chipped in 7 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Fran Vazquez (209-83) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and American-Bulgarian guard Earl Calloway (191-83, college: Indiana) scored 5 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Regal FC Barcelona have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 23-11 record having seven points less than leader Real Madrid. Loser Unicaja Malaga keeps the eighth place with 16 games lost. Top scorers: FCB Regal: A.Tomic 11+7reb+3ast, M.Huertas 7+5reb+2ast, J.Wallace 7+2reb, J.Ingles 6+2reb, B.Oleson 6+5reb, E.Lorbek 4+3reb+1ast Unicaja: F.Vazquez 10+11reb, Z.Dragic 7+3reb, L.Zoric 7+2reb+1ast, T.Kinsey 5+4reb, E.Calloway 5+6reb+1ast, K.Perovic 4+4reb
ACB top team - Real Madrid (30-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Lagun Aro GBC (8-26) 100-67. The game without a history. Real Madrid led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Real Madrid outrebounded Lagun Aro GBC 39-27 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lagun Aro GBC was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. International Sergio Llull (192-87) notched 17 points to lead the effort and American-Azerbaijani guard Jaycee Carroll (188-83, agency: Priority Sports) supported him with 16 points. Four Real Madrid players scored in double figures. Real Madrid's coach Pablo Laso felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by center David Doblas (206-81) did not help to save the game for Lagun Aro GBC. American guard Morris Finley (180-81, college: UAB, agency: Two Points) added 14 points for lost side. Real Madrid have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 30-4 record. Lagun Aro GBC lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 26 games lost. Top scorers: Real Madrid: S.Llull 17+4reb+2ast, J.Carroll 16+2reb, R.Hettsheimer 12+4reb, R.Fernandez 12+1reb+2ast, S.Rodriguez 9+3reb+5ast, T.Darden 8+3reb Lagun Aro GBC: M.Finley 14+2ast, D.Doblas 12+11reb+1ast, I.Paunic 10+3reb, J.Salgado 9+1reb+2ast, E.Papamakarios 8+1reb, R.Neto 7+2reb+4ast
ACB top team - Real Madrid (30-4) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked FIATC Joventut (16-18) in Badalona 85-64. The game was mostly controlled by Real Madrid. FIATC Joventut managed to win fourth quarter 14-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Real Madrid dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to FIATC Joventut's 24 and made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. They outrebounded FIATC Joventut 44-29 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American-Azerbaijani guard Jaycee Carroll (188-83, agency: Priority Sports) fired 16 points for the winners. American swingman Tremmell Darden (194-81, college: Niagara) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. American-Georgian point guard Corey Fisher (186-88, college: Villanova, agency: Beo Basket) produced 16 points and center Nacho Llovet (202-91) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Madrid have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 30-4 record. Loser FIATC Joventut keeps the eleventh place with 18 games lost. Top scorers: Real Madrid: J.Carroll 16+4reb+1ast, T.Darden 11+5reb, S.Llull 10+3reb+2ast, R.Fernandez 9+3reb+2ast, M.Begic 8+4reb, S.Rodriguez 7+6ast FIATC Joventut: C.Fisher 16+2reb, A.Oliver 11+1reb+2ast, N.Llovet 7+8reb+1ast, S.Savane 7+4reb+1ast, A.Suarez 6, P.Tomas 5+2reb
Seventeenth-ranked Lagun Aro GBC (8-26) gave a tough game to third ranked Regal FC Barcelona (23-11) in San Sebastian. The visitors from Barcelona managed to secure only one-point victory 90-89. However their fans expected much easier game. Lagun Aro GBC was ahead by 4 points after three quarters before a 24-19 charge of Regal FC Barcelona, which allowed them to win the game. They made 20-of-22 charity shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Regal FC Barcelona outrebounded Lagun Aro GBC 33-18 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American point guard Brad Oleson (191-83, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 4 assists. International guard Victor Sada (192-84) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Regal FC Barcelona's coach Xavier Pascual let to play all 12 players in such tough game. Brazilian point guard Raul Neto (186-92) replied with 25 points and 6 assists and center David Doblas (206-81) added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Lagun Aro GBC. Regal FC Barcelona have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 23-11 record having seven points less than leader Real Madrid. Lagun Aro GBC lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 26 games lost. Top scorers: FCB Regal: B.Oleson 26+2reb+4ast, V.Sada 16+7reb, E.Lorbek 14+5reb, M.Huertas 8+4reb+3ast, J.Wallace 7+5reb+1ast, A.Tomic 6+7reb+3ast Lagun Aro GBC: R.Neto 25+1reb+6ast, D.Doblas 20+6reb+2ast, J.Salgado 16+1reb+1ast, M.Finley 9+2reb+4ast, I.Paunic 8+3reb+3ast, D.Diez 7+2reb
Mindaugas Kuzminskas may join Unicaja - May 19, 2013
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Unicaja Malaga (ACB) is close to sign 24-year old Lithuanian international forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (205-98kg-89) who currently plays B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania. Kuzminskas managed to play in three leagues this year (!!!). In 19 LKL games he recorded 13.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.4apg and 1.6spg. He helped them to win the league title. Great season indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL 2nd Team and to the All-Star Game [read more]
Unicaja Malaga (ACB) is close to sign 24-year old Lithuanian international forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (205-98kg-89) who currently plays B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania. Kuzminskas managed to play in three leagues this year (!!!). In 19 LKL games he recorded 13.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.4apg and 1.6spg. He helped them to win the league title. Great season indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL 2nd Team and to the All-Star Game. Kuzminskas also played 23 games in Euroleague where he averaged 7.1ppg and 3.1rpg. He also played 20 games in VTB United League where he averaged 8.9ppg and 4.0rpg. The last season Kuzminskas played also at Zalgiris (LKL) in Lithuanian league. The team played in four different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 23 LKL games he averaged 7.8ppg and 3.2rpg. He contributed to his team winning the cup and end the regular season at the top position. Kuzminskas also played 11 games in Euroleague where he averaged 3.0ppg and 1.5rpg. He also played 4 games in Baltic League where he averaged 7.8ppg and 2.0rpg. And finally Kuzminskas played 14 games in VTB United League where he averaged 6.8ppg and 2.9rpg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. Among other achievements Kuzminskas received Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Domestic Player of the Year award back in 2010. He was also a member of Lithuanian international program for some years. Kuzminskas played for Lithuanian Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U18 National Team in 2007. He represented Lithuania at the European Championships U20 in Rhodos (Greece) four years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 9.9ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.6spg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 53.4%, 3PT: 13.3%, FT: 78.9%. Kuzminskas has played previously professionally in Italy and Lithuania (Siauliai, Sakalai, Zemaitis Raseiniai and Perlas).
LEB Gold Round 4 of Semi-Finals. River Andorra join Lucentum in Final - May 19, 2013
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Caceres - Andorra 70-82
Andorra claimed the third win in the series and advanced into Final. The game was mostly controlled by River Andorra. Caceres Basket managed to win third quarter 24-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Marc Blanch (194-82) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds [read more]
Andorra claimed the third win in the series and advanced into Final. The game was mostly controlled by River Andorra. Caceres Basket managed to win third quarter 24-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Marc Blanch (194-82) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized Russian power forward Dmitry Flis (203-84) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian-Canadian forward Olu Ashaolu (200-88, college: Oregon, agency: Norton Sports Management) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Antonio Pena (203-86, college: Villanova) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Caceres Basket. Four Caceres Basket players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Caceres: O.Ashaolu 17+6reb, B.Hobbs 11+4reb, A.Pena 11+8reb+1ast, R.Morentin 10+2reb+1ast, R.Nguema 9+5reb+2ast, P.Robles 5+1ast Andorra: M.Blanch 22+7reb+2ast, D.Flis 17+8reb+1ast, A.Maresch 11+4reb+2ast, T.Hampl 8+6reb, T.Schreiner 8+1reb+5ast, J.Safford 7+3reb+1ast
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