Seventh-ranked Koksokh-Stal (6-14) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked BC-93 Pulsar (13-9) in Rovno on Saturday. BC-93 Pulsar managed to secure only nine-point victory 101-92. However their fans expected easier game. Taras Lipin (185-G/F-93) fired 32 points and 8 assists for the winners. BC-93 Pulsar's coach Mikhail Pereverziy used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. BC-93 Pulsar maintains fifth position with 13-9 record. Koksokh-Stal lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. BC-93 Pulsar will face again Koksokh-Stal (#8) in Alchevsk in the next round.
The best stats of 22th round was 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds by Evgen Korovyakov of Pulsar.
Seventh-ranked Koksokh-Stal (6-14) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked BC-93 Pulsar (13-9) in Rovno on Saturday. BC-93 Pulsar managed to secure only nine-point victory 101-92. However their fans expected easier game. Koksokh-Stal was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 8-point lead after three quarters before a 24-16 charge of BC-93 Pulsar, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 16-7. BC-93 Pulsar made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. BC-93 Pulsar outrebounded Koksokh-Stal 51-34 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Swingman Taras Lipin (185-93) fired 32 points and 8 assists for the winners. Forward Evgen Korovyakov (197-88) chipped in a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!). BC-93 Pulsar's coach Mikhail Pereverziy used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Vitalyi Kulikov (190-83) produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Boris Bereziuk (196-87) added 23 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Koksokh-Stal players scored in double figures. BC-93 Pulsar maintains fifth position with 13-9 record. Koksokh-Stal lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with 14 games lost. BC-93 Pulsar will face again Koksokh-Stal (#8) in Alchevsk in the next round. Top scorers: Koksokh-Stal: V.Kulikov 25+6reb, B.Bereziuk 23+5reb+1ast, P.Gaydamaka 12+9reb+4ast, J.Selivanov 12+8reb+3ast, Y.Syndeyev 9+2reb+8ast, K.Kalambet 6+4reb+2ast Pulsar: E.Korovyakov 33+10reb+1ast, T.Lipin 32+4reb+8ast, A.Artimovic 12+10reb, S.Miakinin 7+2reb, E.Vornik 6+6reb+1ast, I.Pelypeiko 5+4reb
There was no surprise in Lutsk where bottom-ranked Ternopil-TNEU (0-20) was crushed by second ranked VolinBasket (18-4) 87-51 on Saturday. The game without a history. VolinBasket led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Ternopil-TNEU's 38. VolinBasket forced 26 Ternopil-TNEU turnovers and outrebounded them 49-23 including a 23-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Dmitro Shvagrynskyi (196-89) fired 7 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Center Mikhailo Nejzhmak (207-87) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Artem Dachenko (183-90) produced 13 points and point guard Vitaliy Zhornyak (179-93) added 10 points 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. VolinBasket have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Avantazh-Pol. Ternopil-TNEU at the other side still closes the standings. VolinBasket will face again bottom-ranked Ternopil-TNEU (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Top scorers: Ternopil: A.Dachenko 13+3reb+3ast, V.Zhornyak 10+3reb+3ast, E.Odazhu 10+2reb, S.Teleshko 7+7reb+1ast, O.Lashenko 4+3reb+1ast, A.Nifonton 3+2reb VolinBasket: M.Nejzhmak 17+6reb, B.Karebin 14+1reb, V.Zhurzhiy 13+2reb+1ast, A.Shelukha 9+4reb+3ast, V.Reka 9+7reb+3ast, D.Shvagrynskyi 7+14reb+2ast
Everything could happen in Symferopil at the game between two tied teams. Both first ranked Avantazh-Politekhnik and one of their biggest challengers Musson had identical 17-4 record. But Musson was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Kharkov 90-82 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Musson was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 31-21 charge of Avantazh-Politekhnik, which allowed them to win the game. Guard Vasil Sainiev (182-89) fired 23 points for the winners. The former international guard Timur Arabadzhi (192-81) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists (made all of his fourteen free throws !!!). Forward Denis Baiandin (202-82) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and Russian center Dmitri Lipovtsev (207-86) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Avantazh-Politekhnik have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-4 record, which they share with VolinBasket. Newly promoted Musson keeps the third place with five games lost. Avantazh-Politekhnik will have a break next round. Musson will play again at home against the league's leader Avantazh-Politekhnik in Kharkov and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Musson: D.Baiandin 16+5reb+2ast, D.Lipovtsev 15+8reb, N.Eromin 12+6reb, A.Shchepkin 11+1reb+4ast, A.Senkevich 9+3reb+1ast, O.Zhuk 8+2reb+2ast Avantazh-Pol.: V.Sainiev 23+3reb+3ast, T.Arabadzhi 23+1reb+5ast, A.Mikhaylov 14+11reb+3ast, A.Rochnyak 10+7reb, R.Borovskyi 7+2reb+2ast, R.Olchovskiy 6+6reb
There was a small surprise in Zaporozhye where sixth ranked BK Kremen (12-10) beat 4th ranked Aviastar (14-8) 69-62 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 38-24 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Forward Andriy Novikov (200-89) fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Russian center Igor Chumichev (209-89) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. The former international guard Vitaly Boyko (183-82) produced 23 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and center Olexandr Berhin (205-85) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. BK Kremen have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 12-10 record. Aviastar at the other side keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. BK Kremen will have a break next round. Aviastar will play again at home against BK Kremen (#6) in Kremenchuk and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Aviastar: V.Boyko 23+6reb+1ast, O.Berhin 12+9reb+1ast, V.Onishenko 12+1reb, O.Sevastianov 6+1reb+4ast, D.Vinogradski 5+7reb+1ast, I.Mahinyko 2+2ast BK Kremen: M.Zozulia 14+2reb+1ast, A.Novikov 11+19reb+1ast, I.Chumichev 11+6reb, V.Tonchenko 9+1reb+1ast, S.Stepanov 8+6reb+1ast, D.Horunzhiy 7+3reb+1ast
Azovmash tied Superleague Finals at 1-1 - May 18, 2013
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Ferro-ZNTU - Halychyna 102-89 (2-0)
The game was mostly controlled by Ferro-ZNTU. Halychyna managed to win third quarter 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ferro-ZNTU shot 30 for 42 from the free-throw line, while Halychyna only scored fourteen points from the stripe. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Halychyna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
The game was mostly controlled by Ferro-ZNTU. Halychyna managed to win third quarter 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ferro-ZNTU shot 30 for 42 from the free-throw line, while Halychyna only scored fourteen points from the stripe. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Halychyna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Randy Culpepper (182-89, college: UTEP) scored 30 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Jeremy Chappell (191-87, college: Robert Morris, agency: Hart Sports Mngm) chipped in 26 points and 5 assists during the contest. Five Ferro-ZNTU players scored in double figures. Ferro-ZNTU's coach Kiril Bolshakov used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bosnian guard Goran Ikonic (196-80, agency: Beo Basket) responded with 23 points and Serbian power forward Vladan Vukosavljevic (206-84, agency: Beo Basket) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Top scorers: Halychyna: G.Ikonic 23+1reb+2ast, D.Mitchell 15+3reb+5ast, V.Vukosavljevic 14+12reb, L.Stefanishin 9+2reb+2ast, O.Saltovets 8+8reb+1ast, S.Vasiljevic 7+3reb+2ast Ferro-ZNTU: R.Culpepper 30+4ast, J.Chappell 26+3reb+5ast, D.Werner 14+6reb+4ast, A.Butskyy 12+3reb+6ast, R.Guinn 10+5reb+2ast, C.Moore 8+5reb+3ast
Azovmash tied Superleague Finals at 1-1. Budivelnyk trailed by 16 points after 3 quarters before a 23-11 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 73-77 at the end of the game. Azovmash made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Serbian power forward Tadija Dragicevic (206-86, agency: Beo Basket) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Lynn Greer (186-79, college: Temple) chipped in 17 points and 8 assists during the contest. American guard Malcolm Delaney (191-89, college: Virginia Tech) responded with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Volodymyr Egorov (200-91) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Budivelnyk's coach Ainars Bagatskis rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Budivelnyk: M.Delaney 17+8reb+5ast, V.Egorov 16+3reb+6ast, D.Salenga 8+5reb+1ast, M.Anisimovas 8+6reb, D.Kickert 7+1reb, R.Kuksiks 6+3reb+1ast Azovmash: T.Dragicevic 21+10reb+1ast, M.Raduljica 18+3reb+4ast, L.Greer 17+4reb+8ast, O.Kolchenko 8+2reb+5ast, I.Zaytsev 6+4reb+1ast, D.Zabirchenko 4+6reb+1ast
Andriy Novikov and Vitaliy Bliznyuk finished successful season in Belarus - May 18, 2013
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Andriy Novikov (200-F-89) and Vitaliy Bliznyuk (206-C-79) finished successful season in Belarus. Their Grodno-93 lost the Finals to Tsmoki-Minsk and finished second.
Tsmoki-Minsk became the Champions of Belarus! The defending champions swept the Finals series against Grodno-93 3-0 adding 74:66 road win.
The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Grodno-93 won third quarter 24-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening [read more]
Andriy Novikov (200-F-89) and Vitaliy Bliznyuk (206-C-79) finished successful season in Belarus. Their Grodno-93 lost the Finals to Tsmoki-Minsk and finished second. Tsmoki-Minsk became the Champions of Belarus! The defending champions swept the Finals series against Grodno-93 3-0 adding 74:66 road win. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Grodno-93 won third quarter 24-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tsmoki-Minsk dominated on the defensive end, holding Grodno-93 to just 5 points in second quarter. Aliaksei Lashkevich (203-PF-78) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Aliaksei Trastsinetski added 14. Pavel Ulyanko netted 11, while Ater Majok and Dzianis Korshuk added 7 apiece. Yuri Kuzminets replied with 20 points in the losing effort and Mastou scored 12. Igor Konuyshenko produced 10 and Korzh had 9. Andriy Novikov averaged 3.5 points per game, while Vitaliy Bliznyuk showed 4.3 points per game.
Volodimir Kholopov takes the reins in Cherkasy - May 16, 2013
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Volodimir Kholopov is back on the bridge in Cherkasy Monkeys. The team has agreed on terms of contract with the specialist to return to head coaching position. Volodimir Kholopov worked as head coach of Cherkasy in 2008/2012 seasons. He was replaced at helm of the team by Jovica Arsic before the season start. Kholopov worked as assistant coach during the last season. He will now try to improve Cherkasy position in the next season [read more]
Volodimir Kholopov is back on the bridge in Cherkasy Monkeys. The team has agreed on terms of contract with the specialist to return to head coaching position. Volodimir Kholopov worked as head coach of Cherkasy in 2008/2012 seasons. He was replaced at helm of the team by Jovica Arsic before the season start. Kholopov worked as assistant coach during the last season. He will now try to improve Cherkasy position in the next season. The Monkeys finished the last regular season at 21-18 record in the 7th position in the ladder. They however surrendered against Ferro-ZNTU 1-4 in the quarterfinal series.
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