Basketligan Round 17: Uppsala Basket loses to Solna Vikings - Dec 18, 2012
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The game between second ranked Uppsala Basket (12-5) and fifth ranked Solna Vikings (10-7) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Uppsala Basket was defeated by Solna Vikings in a tough game in Solna 89-96. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Uppsala Basket. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 37-16 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Solna Vikings made 33-of-37 free shots (89.2 percent) during the game, while Uppsala Basket only scored fourteen points from the stripe. 28 personal fouls committed by Uppsala Basket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Guard Kelvin Lewis (195-88, college: Houston, agency: Pro One Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Donald Johnson (201, college: CSU Bakersfield) contributed with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. point guard Thomas Jackson (175-80, college: Butler) answered with 16 points for Uppsala Basket. Uppsala Basket's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Solna Vikings have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Norrkoping. Uppsala Basket at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Boras. Solna Vikings is looking forward to face Eco Orebro (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Uppsala Basket will play against Nassjo (#12) and is hoping to win this game. An interesting game for Boras Basket (12-5) which hosted in Boras 4th placed Norrkoping Dolphins (10-7). Third ranked Boras Basket managed to get a 14-point victory 99-85. The former international center Michael Palm (209-79, college: W.Washington, agency: R.H.Consultancy) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Terrence Oglesby chipped in 20 points and 8 assists. American-British forward Oladapo Ayuba (198-86, college: UMKC) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Norrkoping Dolphins' coach tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boras Basket moved-up to second place, which they share with Uppsala. Defending champion Norrkoping Dolphins keep the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Solna. Boras Basket will play against KFUM Jamtland (#9) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Norrkoping Dolphins will play against 08 Stockholm (#7) and hope to get back on the winning track. The game between seventh ranked Sodertalje Kings (9-5) and 11th ranked Eco Orebro (3-14) in Sodertalje on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Sodertalje Kings outscored guests from Orebro 113-74. Dino Pita nailed 26 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Sodertalje Kings' coach Vedran Bosnic felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Darris Santee came up with 22 points for Eco Orebro in the defeat. Sodertalje Kings moved-up to sixth place. Eco Orebro lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Nassjo. Sodertalje Kings will meet White Eagles (#10) in the next round. Eco Orebro will play against Solna Vikings and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 17: Eagles was beaten by LF Basket on the road 83-78. Bottom-ranked Nassjo lost to 08 on its own court 79-94. Norrkoping outscored Jamtland in Norrkoping 91-71.
The game between seventh ranked Sodertalje Kings (9-5) and 11th ranked Eco Orebro (3-14) in Sodertalje on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Sodertalje Kings outscored guests from Orebro 113-74. The game was mostly controlled by Sodertalje Kings. Eco Orebro managed to win third quarter 25-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Sodertalje Kings shot 60.9 percent from the field and made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Sodertalje Kings outrebounded Eco Orebro 31-18 including 22 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. Sodertalje Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Eco Orebro's players. The former international Dino Pita (192-88) nailed 26 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and American center Kenneth Simms (203-86, college: Cumberland) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds. Five Sodertalje Kings players scored in double figures. Sodertalje Kings' coach Vedran Bosnic felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Darris Santee (203-87, college: UNLV) came up with 22 points and American-Bosnian point guard Terell Castle (182-72, college: Nicholls St., agency: Court Side) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Eco Orebro in the defeat. Sodertalje Kings moved-up to sixth place. Eco Orebro lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 14 games lost. They share it with Nassjo. Sodertalje Kings will meet White Eagles (#10) in the next round. Eco Orebro will play against Solna Vikings and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Eco Orebro: D.Santee 22+2reb+2ast, T.Castle 18+5reb+2ast, B.Barton 15+1ast, P.Boljkovac 9+1reb+2ast, W.Magarity 4+5reb+1ast, F.Urli 4+4reb Sodertalje: D.Pita 26+9reb+3ast, T.Bizaca 15+1reb+3ast, J.Roberson 13+1reb+7ast, K.Simms 12+8reb+2ast, W.Grenthe 12+4reb, A.Lindqvist 11+3reb+2ast
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked LF Basket (8-8) beat 10th ranked White Eagles (4-13) in Lulea 83-78 on Tuesday. American guard Henry Dugat (183-87, college: Baylor) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized Iraqi forward Samir Ali Hussein (200-92) accounted for 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four LF Basket players scored in double figures. Montenegrin center Marko Ljujic (205-90) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Serkan Inan (198-86) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively for White Eagles in the defeat. LF Basket maintains eighth place with 8-8 record. White Eagles lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the tenth position with 13 games lost. LF Basket will meet league's leader Sundsvall Dragons on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. White Eagles will play against Sodertalje Kings (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Eagles: M.Ljujic 20+6reb+1ast, S.Inan 14+5ast, N.Stefanovic 9+6reb+4ast, A.Micovic 7+7reb, B.Radetic 7+2reb+2ast, B.Lavender 7+1reb LF Basket: H.Dugat 29+10reb+1ast, U.Igbavboa 14+7reb, M.Soskic 12+1ast, S.Ali Hussein 11+11reb, C.Ryan 8+5reb+3ast, E.Henderson 5+3reb+1ast
An interesting game for Boras Basket (12-5) which hosted in Boras 4th placed Norrkoping Dolphins (10-7). Third ranked Boras Basket managed to get a 14-point victory 99-85. The game was mostly controlled by Boras Basket. Norrkoping Dolphins was better in third quarter 28-27. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Boras Basket made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Boras Basket had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. The former international center Michael Palm (209-79, college: W.Washington, agency: R.H.Consultancy) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Norwegian-American guard Terrence Oglesby (188-88, college: Clemson) chipped in 20 points and 8 assists. Five Boras Basket players scored in double figures. American-British forward Oladapo Ayuba (198-86, college: UMKC) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds and Latvian point guard Edgars Jeromanovs (186-86) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Norrkoping Dolphins' coach tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boras Basket moved-up to second place, which they share with Uppsala. Defending champion Norrkoping Dolphins keep the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Solna. Boras Basket will play against KFUM Jamtland (#9) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Norrkoping Dolphins will play against 08 Stockholm (#7) and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Norrkoping: O.Ayuba 18+5reb+2ast, E.Jeromanovs 14+3reb+4ast, M.Ringstrom 12+7reb+2ast, A.Saks 9+6reb+1ast, P.Hampton 8+1reb, P.Ermolinskij 8+6reb+4ast Boras: J.Thomas 26+3reb+1ast, M.Palm 25+12reb+2ast, T.Oglesby 20+4reb+8ast, J.Miller 16+6reb+10ast, C.McKnight 10+9reb, H.Carlsson 2+2reb
Very expected game when 12th ranked Nassjo (3-14) lost at home to seventh ranked 08 Stockholm (9-7) 94-79 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by 08 Stockholm. Nassjo managed to win fourth quarter 18-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The former international guard Rudy Mbemba (184-87) nailed 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Isiah Brown (203-89, college: E.Tenn.St.) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four 08 Stockholm players scored in double figures. Canadian guard Tut Ruach (188-85) came up with 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and American forward William Walker (200-87, college: Bethel, IN, agency: Warren Sports International) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Nassjo in the defeat. Nassjo's coach Stefan Timbus let to play ten players saving starting five for next games. 08 Stockholm maintains seventh place with 9-7 record. Newly promoted Nassjo stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. They share it with Eco Orebro. 08 Stockholm will meet higher ranked Norrkoping Dolphins (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nassjo will play against the league's second-placed Uppsala Basket (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Nassjo: T.Ruach 20+3reb+6ast, S.Lukasiak 16+4reb, W.Walker 15+8reb+2ast, M.Liljeqvist 8, K.Palmqvist 7+2reb+1ast, S.Damjanovic 5+4reb+1ast 08: K.Augustus 20+3reb, I.Brown 16+5reb+2ast, R.Mbemba 14+6reb+3ast, E.Inan 11+4reb+1ast, O.Ilunga 11+1reb+8ast, J.Blom 8+10reb+1ast
The game between second ranked Uppsala Basket (12-5) and fifth ranked Solna Vikings (10-7) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Uppsala Basket was defeated by Solna Vikings in a tough game in Solna 89-96. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Uppsala Basket. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 37-16 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Solna Vikings made 33-of-37 free shots (89.2 percent) during the game, while Uppsala Basket only scored fourteen points from the stripe. 28 personal fouls committed by Uppsala Basket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Guard Kelvin Lewis (195-88, college: Houston, agency: Pro One Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Donald Johnson (201, college: CSU Bakersfield) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. point guard Thomas Jackson (175-80, college: Butler) answered with 16 points and forward Keith Wright (203-89, college: Harvard) added 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) in the effort for Uppsala Basket. Five Solna Vikings and four Uppsala Basket players scored in double figures. Uppsala Basket's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Solna Vikings have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Norrkoping. Uppsala Basket at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Boras. Solna Vikings is looking forward to face Eco Orebro (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Uppsala Basket will play against Nassjo (#12) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Uppsala: T.Jackson 16+3reb+3ast, K.Wright 15+6reb, J.Jeansson 15+2ast, O.Nnamaka 11+3reb+1ast, S.Grundberg 10+4reb+1ast, R.Carter 6+7reb+5ast Solna: K.Lewis 17+5reb+3ast, J.Sedlak 14+5reb+2ast, S.Toutziarakis 13+6reb+1ast, J.Nystrom 13+1reb+1ast, R.Ahonen 13+3reb+4ast, D.Johnson 11+11reb+3ast
Very predictable result when fourth ranked Norrkoping Dolphins (10-7) rolled over on the road 9th ranked KFUM Jamtland (5-12) 91-71 on Friday. The guests trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 91-71. Norrkoping Dolphins forced 26 KFUM Jamtland turnovers. Icelandic guard Pavel Ermolinskij (202-87, agency: I.D.S. Law) nailed 13 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and forward Pierre Hampton (202-91) accounted for 14 points and 4 steals. Norrkoping Dolphins' coach Paul Burke used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. American guard Darryl Hudson (195-85, college: Howard) came up with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Liberian power forward Boakai Lalugba (202-81, college: Bucknell) added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for KFUM Jamtland in the defeat. Five Norrkoping Dolphins and four KFUM Jamtland players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 10-7 record, which they share with Solna. Loser KFUM Jamtland keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. Norrkoping Dolphins will meet at home 08 Stockholm (#7) in the next round. KFUM Jamtland will play against Boras Basket and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Jamtland: D.Hudson 17+6reb+5ast, J.Ronstrom 15+5reb, B.Lalugba 14+11reb, E.Ezerskis 11+3reb+6ast, A.Karlsson 8+3reb+1ast, S.Hellgren 4+5reb+3ast Norrkoping: P.Hampton 14+3reb+1ast, P.Ermolinskij 13+8reb+6ast, M.Ringstrom 13+1reb, M.Lindquist 13+2reb+1ast, K.Gabriel 11+3reb+3ast, J.Hughes 10+6reb
The Sundsvall Dragons have secured the services of Andre Nilsson (209-C-90) for the next season. The centre has agreed on terms of contract extension with the Dragons. Andre Nilsson has been playing for Sundsvall since 2008. Last season the player notched 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in Basketligan. He was the member of U20 Swedish National Team in 2010. [read more]
The Sundsvall Dragons have secured the services of Andre Nilsson (209-C-90) for the next season. The centre has agreed on terms of contract extension with the Dragons. Andre Nilsson has been playing for Sundsvall since 2008. Last season the player notched 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in Basketligan. He was the member of U20 Swedish National Team in 2010.
Logan Stutz pens deal with LF Basket - Jun 15, 2013
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Logan Stutz (205-F-88, college: Washburn) pens deal with LF Basket for the next season. The American player will move from Germany.
In 2012/2013 season he played for ETB Wohnbau Baskets Essen in Germany. In 28 ProA games he was the best scorer with impressive 20.1ppg and averaged 8.1rpg (#5 in the league) and 1.2apg this season. A very spectacular year in his career as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro A 2nd Team [read more]
Logan Stutz (205-F-88, college: Washburn) pens deal with LF Basket for the next season. The American player will move from Germany. In 2012/2013 season he played for ETB Wohnbau Baskets Essen in Germany. In 28 ProA games he was the best scorer with impressive 20.1ppg and averaged 8.1rpg (#5 in the league) and 1.2apg this season. A very spectacular year in his career as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro A 2nd Team. The most of last season Stutz spent at Raiffeisen Wels (A Bundesliga) in Austrian league. In 16 games he had 4.2ppg and 2.3rpg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Stutz also spent pre-season at Leitershofen (ProA) in German league earlier that year. In 11 games he recorded very remarkable stats: 16.1ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.2spg. He played in the final of MIAA Tournament in 2010.Stutz graduated from Washburn University in 2011 and it is his second season as a professional player.
Adnan Chuk comes back to Norrkoping - Jun 13, 2013
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Adnan Chuk (190-G-81, agency: Court Side) is coming back to Norrkoping. The guard has agreed on terms of contract with the Dolphins. The deal is meant for two seasons. Adnan Chuk spent the last season with Sodertalje. He posted 4.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game for the Kings. Previously he played for Jamtland, Scarlet Vilvoorde, Iserlohn, MBC and Atomics Oskarshamn. The guard started his career with Norrkoping [read more]
Adnan Chuk (190-G-81, agency: Court Side) is coming back to Norrkoping. The guard has agreed on terms of contract with the Dolphins. The deal is meant for two seasons. Adnan Chuk spent the last season with Sodertalje. He posted 4.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game for the Kings. Previously he played for Jamtland, Scarlet Vilvoorde, Iserlohn, MBC and Atomics Oskarshamn. The guard started his career with Norrkoping. He earned All-Swedish Basketligan Honourable Mention in 2010 and 2012. Adnan Chuk participated at the Basketligan All-Star Game in 2007. He became the Basketligan champion last season.
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