There were just 8 rounds played in Regular Season of Higher League and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with loss of the undefeated team, and even winless team recording their first victory.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated VolinBasket (2-1) on the court of second ranked Khartsyzsk on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Khartsyzsk 73-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of VolinBasket. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 25-14. But VolinBasket won second period 16-9. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded VolinBasket 38-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. 32 personal fouls committed by VolinBasket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Sergei Sabutskyy (208-C-86, agency: TSS Management) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. Center Vladimir Orlenko (214-85) contributed with 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. point guard Yuri Zozulia (189-81) replied with 16 points (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for VolinBasket. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Khartsyzsk have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record behind leader Musson. VolinBasket at the other side dropped to the sixth place with one game lost. Khartsyzsk are again looking forward to face VolinBasket (#6) in Lutsk in the next round. VolinBasket will have a break next round. An interesting game for Musson (7-0) which played road game in against 3rd ranked Kirovograd (3-4). Top-ranked Musson had an easy win 82-65. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kirovograd. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Dmitro Palanichuk (185-90) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 9 rebounds and Dimitri Shevchenko who added 17 points during the contest. Guard Ivan Gusarov (190-87) responded with 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Musson have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Newly promoted Musson maintains first position with 7-0 record. Kirovograd at the other side dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. Musson will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kirovograd will play again at home against the league's leader Musson (#1) in Symferopil and hopes to get back on the winning track. Koksokh-Stal's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after six consecutive loses. They used home court advantage to defeat BK Kremen (0-3) 80-69 on Saturday. The winners were led by Jan Selivanov who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by Igor Chumichev did not help to save the game for BK Kremen. Koksokh-Stal (1-6) left bottom position moving up to eighth place. It was BK Kremen's third loss in a row. They still closes the standings with three games lost. Koksokh-Stal will again meet at home BK Kremen (#9) in the next round. BK Kremen will have a break next round. Bottom-ranked Ternopil-TNEU is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to sixth ranked Tornado (3-2) 88-75. The best player for the winners was Sergey Lapenko who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Tornado's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Tornado moved-up to fourth place. Ternopil-TNEU at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Tornado will have a break next round. Ternopil-TNEU will play again against Tornado (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory. The game between top-ranked Avantazh-Politekhnik (3-0) and 7th ranked BC-93 Pulsar (2-5) in Kharkov on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Avantazh-Politekhnik beat guests from Rovno 96-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of BC-93 Pulsar. Avantazh-Politekhnik have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser BC-93 Pulsar keeps the seventh position with five games lost. Avantazh-Politekhnik will face again BC-93 Pulsar (#7) in Rovno in the next round.
Bottom-ranked Ternopil-TNEU is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to sixth ranked Tornado (3-2) 88-75. The game was mostly controlled by Tornado. Ternopil-TNEU was better in second period 21-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tornado dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Ternopil-TNEU's 38. The best player for the winners was guard Sergey Lapenko (196-85) who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Igor Meshcheryakov (204-86) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. Four Tornado players scored in double figures. Tornado's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Anton Nifonton (190-89) produced 24 points and 7 rebounds and center Sergyi Teleshko (209-92) added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Tornado moved-up to fourth place. Ternopil-TNEU at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Tornado will have a break next round. Ternopil-TNEU will play again against Tornado (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Tornado: S.Lapenko 22+7reb+4ast, I.Meshcheryakov 21+8reb+1ast, O.Braslavskiy 15+5reb, V.Kokorev 12+6reb, K.Poltoracekiy 6+5reb+2ast, I.Shakun 6+1reb Ternopil: A.Nifonton 24+7reb+2ast, S.Teleshko 23+7reb+2ast, E.Odazhu 8+8reb+2ast, N.Lange 7+3reb+1ast, V.Harkavij 5+4reb+4ast, V.Spivak 4+3reb+1ast
Koksokh-Stal's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after six consecutive loses. They used home court advantage to defeat BK Kremen (0-3) 80-69 on Saturday. BK Kremen was trailing by 7 points at halftime but managed to get 3-point lead after three quarters before a 28-14 charge of Koksokh-Stal, which allowed them to win the game. Koksokh-Stal outrebounded BK Kremen 40-23 including 28 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by power forward Jan Selivanov (200-79) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds and guard Pavlo Haylo (182-87) supported him with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by Russian center Igor Chumichev (209-89) did not help to save the game for BK Kremen. point guard Bogdan Sosoi (186-92) added 9 points and 4 assists for the guests. Koksokh-Stal (1-6) left bottom position moving up to eighth place. It was BK Kremen's third loss in a row. They still closes the standings with three games lost. Koksokh-Stal will again meet at home BK Kremen (#9) in the next round. BK Kremen will have a break next round. Top scorers: Koksokh-Stal: J.Selivanov 27+14reb+3ast, B.Bereziuk 19+5reb+2ast, P.Haylo 17+6reb+7ast, A.Kolomiychuk 8+5reb+1ast, O.Rudakov 4+7reb+1ast, D.Harkovskyi 3+1reb+2ast BK Kremen: I.Chumichev 14+7reb+2ast, M.Nitsak 13+1reb, S.Glinchak 10+2reb, S.Shevtsov 9+1reb, B.Sosoi 9+4reb+4ast, D.Cherginsekiy 8+5reb+2ast
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated VolinBasket (2-1) on the court of second ranked Khartsyzsk on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Khartsyzsk 73-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of VolinBasket. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 25-14. But VolinBasket won second period 16-9. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded VolinBasket 38-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. 32 personal fouls committed by VolinBasket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Sergei Sabutskyy (208-86, agency: TSS Management) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. Center Vladimir Orlenko (214-85) contributed with 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Khartsyzsk players scored in double figures. point guard Yuri Zozulia (189-81) replied with 16 points (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and guard Edvard Fedchuk (180-91) added 10 points in the effort for VolinBasket. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Khartsyzsk have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record behind leader Musson. VolinBasket at the other side dropped to the sixth place with one game lost. Khartsyzsk are again looking forward to face VolinBasket (#6) in Lutsk in the next round. VolinBasket will have a break next round. Top scorers: Khartsyzsk: V.Orlenko 19+4reb+1ast, S.Sabutskyy 18+7reb+2ast, O.Sevastianov 10+3reb+3ast, P.Copich 10+4reb+3ast, M.Nasennik 9+6reb+2ast, M.Nikitin 4+3reb+1ast VolinBasket: Y.Zozulia 16+2reb+1ast, V.Zhurzhiy 12+1reb+1ast, E.Fedchuk 10+3reb+3ast, B.Karebin 9+1reb, S.Alekseychuk 7+2reb+1ast, V.Reka 6+6reb+2ast
An interesting game for Musson (7-0) which played road game in against 3rd ranked Kirovograd (3-4). Top-ranked Musson had an easy win 82-65. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kirovograd. The game without a history. Musson led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Kirovograd was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Dmitro Palanichuk (185-90) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 9 rebounds and forward Dimitri Shevchenko (197-85) who added 17 points during the contest. Guard Ivan Gusarov (190-87) responded with 11 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Anton Rozhkov (198-88) scored 12 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Musson have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Newly promoted Musson maintains first position with 7-0 record. Kirovograd at the other side dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. Musson will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kirovograd will play again at home against the league's leader Musson (#1) in Symferopil and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Musson: D.Palanichuk 20+9reb+1ast, D.Shevchenko 17+3reb+2ast, D.Lipovtsev 11+3reb+2ast, I.Kozhevatov 9+4reb+2ast, N.Eromin 8+7reb+2ast, D.Semenov 8+1reb Kirovograd: A.Rozhkov 12+4reb+1ast, I.Gusarov 11+5reb+3ast, D.Maisuradze 8+3reb+3ast, M.Vorobjov 7+3reb+1ast, O.Pidiprigora 7+5reb+3ast, Y.Gogiev 5+2reb
The game between top-ranked Avantazh-Politekhnik (3-0) and 7th ranked BC-93 Pulsar (2-5) in Kharkov on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Avantazh-Politekhnik beat guests from Rovno 96-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of BC-93 Pulsar. Avantazh-Politekhnik have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser BC-93 Pulsar keeps the seventh position with five games lost. Avantazh-Politekhnik will face again BC-93 Pulsar (#7) in Rovno in the next round.
gschID: 203225
SHARE ON:
Volodimir Kholopov takes the reins in Cherkasy - May 16, 2013
POSTED BY:
EUROBASKET NEWS
follow us on
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.
Superleague Round 1 of Finals. Budivelnyk post opening victory - May 15, 2013
POSTED BY:
EUROBASKET NEWS
follow us on
FINAL
Budivelnyk - Azovmash 89-82
Budivelnyk outscored Azovmash in the first game of the title series in Kyiv tonight. Azovmash was trailing by 4 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 31-23 charge of Budivelnyk, which allowed them to win the game. They made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Azovmash helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
Budivelnyk outscored Azovmash in the first game of the title series in Kyiv tonight. Azovmash was trailing by 4 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 31-23 charge of Budivelnyk, which allowed them to win the game. They made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Azovmash helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Lithuanian forward Dainius Salenga (197-77) stepped up and scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American guard Malcolm Delaney (191-89, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Budivelnyk's coach Ainars Bagatskis used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American point guard Lynn Greer (186-79, college: Temple) responded with 25 points and 6 assists and Serbian center Miroslav Raduljica (213-88) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Budivelnyk: D.Salenga 23+5reb+4ast, M.Delaney 17+5reb+3ast, D.Kickert 14+5reb+2ast, G.Tsintsadze 14+3reb+4ast, M.Anisimovas 7+4reb, S.Gorbenko 5+3reb Azovmash: L.Greer 25+2reb+6ast, M.Raduljica 21+8reb+3ast, I.Zaytsev 14+4reb+1ast, D.Zabirchenko 12+5reb+1ast, T.Dragicevic 7+5reb+1ast, K.Natyazhko 3+1reb
Ferro-ZNTU earned the opening win in the consolation final series. The game was mostly controlled by Ferro-ZNTU. Halychyna managed to win third quarter 18-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ferro-ZNTU looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American point guard Randy Culpepper (182-89, college: UTEP) stepped up and scored 32 points and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import R.T. Guinn (208-81, college: Baylor) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Ferro-ZNTU's coach Kiril Bolshakov used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Serbian power forward Vladan Vukosavljevic (206-84, agency: Beo Basket) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Michael Lee (207-86) scored 11 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Ferro-ZNTU: R.Culpepper 32+4ast, R.Guinn 20+5reb+4ast, D.Werner 15+7reb+4ast, J.Chappell 11+5reb+5ast, A.Rybalko 7+2reb+2ast, C.Moore 6+5reb+3ast Halychyna: V.Vukosavljevic 15+10reb, L.Stefanishin 14+4reb+1ast, D.Mitchell 12+2reb+5ast, M.Lee 11+3reb+5ast, S.Vasiljevic 9+1reb+3ast, O.Saltovets 8+2reb
R.T. Guinn (ex Ferro-ZNTU) could sign at Panathinaikos - May 15, 2013
POSTED BY:
EUROBASKET NEWS
follow us on
Panathinaikos Athens (A1) is about to tab 32-year old American power forward R.T. Guinn (208-115kg-81, college: Baylor) who currently plays Ferro-ZNTU Zaporozhye in Ukraine. In 50 Superleague games he averaged 14.8ppg, 6.1rpg and 1.7apg this season. He helped them to win the cup. The last season Guinn played also at Ferro-ZNTU Zaporozhye (Superleague) in Ukraine. In 52 games he had very impressive stats: 17.1ppg, 6.3rpg and 1 [read more]
Panathinaikos Athens (A1) is about to tab 32-year old American power forward R.T. Guinn (208-115kg-81, college: Baylor) who currently plays Ferro-ZNTU Zaporozhye in Ukraine. In 50 Superleague games he averaged 14.8ppg, 6.1rpg and 1.7apg this season. He helped them to win the cup. The last season Guinn played also at Ferro-ZNTU Zaporozhye (Superleague) in Ukraine. In 52 games he had very impressive stats: 17.1ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.3apg. He contributed to his team making it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague 1st Team, All-Imports Team and to the All-Star Game. In 2004 Cedar Rapids River Raiders selected him as first overall pick in USBL draft. The former Baylor University staris in his ninth season in pro basketball. Guinn won Ukrainian Superleague championship title in 2009. He is a very experienced player. Guinn has played also professionally in Finland (Salon Vilpas), France (Limoges CSP Elite), Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven), Turkey (Darussafaka), Ukraine (Budivelnyk, Azovmash and Poltava), Sweden (Sodertalje Kings) and USBL (Kansas C.). Let's have closer look into His outlook:
Big, strong inside player capable of hitting the outside shot. A three man in a big man's body. Can score inside, or will trail the play and put it from the outside.
Copyright (c) 1998-2013 Eurobasket Inc. Disclaimer
WARNING:
Do not copy, redistribute, publish or otherwise exploit information that you download from the site !
Do not encumber, license, modify, publish, sell, transfer or transmit, or in any way exploit, any of the
content of the site, nor will you attempt to do so.
