Superleague Round 25: Last-ranked BC Odessa beats Cherkasy - Dec 2, 2012
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Bottom-ranked BC Odessa managed to get a fourth victory, breaking the series of three consecutive loses on Sunday night. This time they edged eighth-ranked Cherkasy78-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cherkasy. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 20-16. But Cherkasy won second period 19-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when BC Odessa won last quarter 18-18. They also forced 21 Cherkasy turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Cherkasy helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Justin Love (189-78, college: St.Louis) fired 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Tyrone Brazelton (185-86, college: W.Kentucky) chipped in 13 points and 10 assists. American forward Charles Thomas (203-86, college: Arkansas) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. BC Odessa (4-12) moved-up to twelfth place. Cherkasy at the other side dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. BC Odessa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cherkasy will play at home against Halychyna (#6) in Lviv and is hoping to win this game. Leader Ferro-ZNTU delivered the thirteenth victory. This time they beat 13th ranked BC Kyiv (4-13) 83-72. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jeremy Chappell (191-87, college: Robert Morris) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Cameron Moore contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Jarrod Jones (205-90, college: Ball St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for BC Kyiv. Ferro-ZNTU have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-4 record. BC Kyiv at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Dnipro. Ferro-ZNTU will play against Khimik (#3) in Yuzhny in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BC Kyiv will have a break next round. A very close game took place in Dniprodzerzhynsk between DniproAzot and Hoverla. Eleventh ranked DniproAzot (6-10) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Hoverla (11-6). DniproAzot managed to escape with a 2-point win 94-92 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Hoverla. The game was also dominated by American players. Ronald Davis stepped up and scored 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Travis Peterson responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). DniproAzot moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Mykolaiv. Loser Hoverla keeps the fifth position with six games lost. DniproAzot will meet at home league's second-placed Budivelnyk in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hoverla will play against Mykolaiv in Mykolaiv and hope to secure a win. The game with biggest result difference took place in Kyiv. Local Budivelnyk (12-5) beat 7th ranked Kryvbasbasket (8-9) 82-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kryvbasbasket. Leo Lyons nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Budivelnyk moved-up to second place. Kryvbasbasket at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Budivelnyk's next round opponent will be DniproAzot (#11) in Dniprodzerzhynsk and are hoping to win another game. Kryvbasbasket will play at home against Azovmash (#4) in Mariupol.
In the last game of round 25 Halychyna defeated Dnipro in Lviv 79-68.
There was no surprise in Dnepropetrovsk where 12th ranked Dnipro (4-13) was defeated by sixth ranked Halychyna (10-7) 79-68. They made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Halychyna outrebounded Dnipro 38-20 including 24 on the defensive glass. Serbian power forward Vladan Vukosavljevic (206-84, agency: Beo Basket) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and American point guard Darrel Mitchell (181-84, college: LSU, agency: Beo Basket) accounted for 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Halychyna players scored in double figures. Guard Oleksii Shchepkin (191-89) came up with 21 points and 4 assists and Australian-Dutch power forward Daniel Kickert (208-83, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Dnipro in the defeat. Dnipro's coach Valdemaras Chomicius rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Halychyna maintains sixth place with 10-7 record. Dnipro lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 13 games lost. Halychyna's next round opponent will be Cherkasy (#9) on the road. Top scorers: Halychyna: D.Ivanov 14+1reb, S.Vasiljevic 14+3reb+1ast, D.Mitchell 14+6reb+6ast, V.Vukosavljevic 12+16reb, M.Lee 12+3reb+5ast, S.Alferov 5+3reb Dnipro: O.Shchepkin 21+4reb+4ast, D.Kickert 18+5reb+2ast, D.Low 12+1reb+3ast, M.Korniyenko 8+3reb+1ast, O.Mishula 5+1reb+2ast, S.Tymofeyenko 2+3reb+1ast
Bottom-ranked BC Odessa managed to get a fourth victory, breaking the series of three consecutive loses on Sunday night. This time they edged eighth-ranked Cherkasy78-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cherkasy. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 20-16. But Cherkasy won second period 19-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when BC Odessa won last quarter 18-18. They also forced 21 Cherkasy turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Cherkasy helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Justin Love (189-78, college: St.Louis) fired 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Tyrone Brazelton (185-86, college: W.Kentucky) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists. American forward Charles Thomas (203-86, college: Arkansas) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and Lithuanian guard Tomas Delininkaitis (190-82, agency: Interperformances) added 19 points (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. BC Odessa (4-12) moved-up to twelfth place. Cherkasy at the other side dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. BC Odessa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cherkasy will play at home against Halychyna (#6) in Lviv and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: BC Odessa: J.Love 25+7reb+2ast, T.Brazelton 13+4reb+10ast, A.Agafonov 11+4reb+1ast, D.Parvadov 10+1reb+1ast, D.Hunt 6+4reb, R.Kryvych 5+1reb+1ast Cherkasy: T.Delininkaitis 19+4reb+1ast, C.Thomas 16+8reb+3ast, V.Hunter 10+4reb, D.Swanson 10+3reb+9ast, D.Ikovlev 9+5reb, M.Ljubicic 8+4reb
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kyiv. Local Budivelnyk (12-5) beat 7th ranked Kryvbasbasket (8-9) 82-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Kryvbasbasket. The game was mostly controlled by Budivelnyk. Kryvbasbasket was better in fourth quarter 15-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American forward Leo Lyons (206-87, college: Missouri, agency: Edge Sports) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Malcolm Delaney (191-89, college: Virginia Tech) accounted for 22 points. American power forward Callistus Eziukwu (208-85, college: Grand Valley St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Serbian center Zoran Krstanovic (204-82, agency: TSS Management) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Kryvbasbasket in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Budivelnyk moved-up to second place. Kryvbasbasket at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Budivelnyk's next round opponent will be DniproAzot (#11) in Dniprodzerzhynsk and are hoping to win another game. Kryvbasbasket will play at home against Azovmash (#4) in Mariupol. Top scorers: Budivelnyk: M.Delaney 22+4reb+1ast, L.Lyons 20+11reb+3ast, A.Drozdov 14+7reb+1ast, M.Anisimovas 8+5reb+2ast, D.Salenga 8+5reb+2ast, G.Tsintsadze 4+3reb+6ast Kryvbasbasket: C.Eziukwu 21+10reb+1ast, Z.Krstanovic 13+6reb+2ast, J.Florence 11+1reb+5ast, W.Frazier 6+1reb+3ast, P.Caldwell 4+2reb, I.Korotkov 3+1ast
A very close game took place in Dniprodzerzhynsk between DniproAzot and Hoverla. Eleventh ranked DniproAzot (6-10) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Hoverla (11-6). DniproAzot managed to escape with a 2-point win 94-92 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Hoverla. The hosts trailed by 8 points after three quarters before their 30-20 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The game was also dominated by American players. Guard Ronald Davis (190-82, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) stepped up and scored 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and forward Alan Wiggins (206-85, college: USF) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side power forward Travis Peterson (208-85, college: Samford, agency: Edge Sports) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and forward Ryan Pearson (198-90, college: George Mason) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five DniproAzot and four Hoverla players scored in double figures. DniproAzot moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Mykolaiv. Loser Hoverla keeps the fifth position with six games lost. DniproAzot will meet at home league's second-placed Budivelnyk in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hoverla will play against Mykolaiv in Mykolaiv and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: DniproAzot: R.Davis 28+6reb+1ast, M.Balashov 17+3reb+4ast, A.Wiggins 17+9reb+2ast, S.Muldrow 14+8reb, D.Zimmerman 10+3reb+8ast, E.Devendorf 6+2reb+3ast Hoverla: T.Peterson 25+7reb+3ast, R.Pearson 19+5reb+1ast, E.Lawrence 17+7ast, Y.Lemyk 13+2reb+1ast, K.Dykes 9+3reb+2ast, A.Ubaka 7+1reb+3ast
Leader Ferro-ZNTU delivered the thirteenth victory. This time they beat 13th ranked BC Kyiv (4-13) 83-72. The game without a history. Ferro-ZNTU led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to BC Kyiv's 40 and made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Ferro-ZNTU brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jeremy Chappell (191-87, college: Robert Morris) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Forward Cameron Moore (208-90, college: UAB) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Jarrod Jones (205-90, college: Ball St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and guard Anthony Goods (191-87, college: Stanford) added 20 points and 5 assists in the effort for BC Kyiv. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ferro-ZNTU have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-4 record. BC Kyiv at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Dnipro. Ferro-ZNTU will play against Khimik (#3) in Yuzhny in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BC Kyiv will have a break next round. Top scorers: Ferro-ZNTU: C.Moore 17+9reb+1ast, J.Chappell 17+7reb+4ast, D.Werner 16+10reb, R.Culpepper 13+1reb+6ast, R.Guinn 9+9reb, S.Dikiy 8+4reb+1ast BC Kyiv: A.Goods 20+3reb+5ast, J.Jones 17+12reb+2ast, V.Bobrov 14+11reb+1ast, J.Robinson 11+4reb+4ast, P.Krutous 7+6reb+2ast, A.Shvets 3+6reb+1ast
Azovmash tied Superleague Finals at 1-1 - May 18, 2013
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3-4 Place
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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