Fifth ranked Hoverla won a double-overtime thriller edging 3rd placed Azovmash by nine points 98-107 on Friday night. Kyndall Dykes orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points and 5 rebounds. Hoverla maintains fifth place with 14-11 record. Azovmash at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. Hoverla will have a break next round. Azovmash will play on the road against Mykolaiv in Mykolaiv.
The most impressive performance of 35th round was 35 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 assists by Manny Harris of Azovmash.
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when twelfth ranked Dnipro (7-15) edged 11th ranked DniproAzot (9-13) in Dniprodzerzhynsk 86-83 on Saturday. DniproAzot was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. They made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. DniproAzot was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Australian-Dutch power forward Daniel Kickert (208-83, college: St.Mary's, CA) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 8 rebounds. International forward Stanislav Tymofeyenko (202-89) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American forward Alan Wiggins (206-85, college: USF) answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Ronald Davis (190-82, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) added 20 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for DniproAzot. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dnipro maintains twelfth place with 7-15 record. DniproAzot at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They will face higher ranked Kryvbasbasket (#10) in Krivoy Rog in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Dnipro: D.Kickert 24+8reb+1ast, S.Tymofeyenko 18+11reb+1ast, D.Low 13+5reb+11ast, K.Glazyrin 10+3reb, O.Balashov 7+4reb+1ast, O.Shchepkin 7+3reb+2ast DniproAzot: A.Wiggins 22+8reb, R.Davis 20+8reb+2ast, E.Devendorf 19+1reb+3ast, D.Zimmerman 14+7reb+5ast, M.Balashov 4+2reb+1ast, V.Gurtovoy 2+3reb
Rather expected game when 8th ranked Mykolaiv (11-13) was smashed by sixth ranked Khimik (13-9) in Yuzhny 86-45 on Saturday. The game without a history. Khimik led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Mykolaiv to just 5 points in third quarter. Khimik held Mykolaiv to an opponent 23.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Mykolaiv 51-24 including a 32-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Khimik made 8 blocks. Montenegrin-Bosnian swingman Suad Sehovic (196-87) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. American-Bulgarian point guard Willie Deane (188-80, college: Purdue, agency: Higher Vision Sports) contributed with 9 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Anthony Shavies (191-83, college: Missouri St., agency: Interperformances) answered with 9 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Josh Mayo (182-87, college: Ill.-Chicago, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) added 4 points in the effort for Mykolaiv. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Khimik maintains sixth place with 13-9 record. Mykolaiv at the other side keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. Khimik will face bottom-ranked BC Kyiv (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mykolaiv will play against Azovmash (#3) in Mariupol. Top scorers: Khimik: S.Sehovic 16+15reb+2ast, S.Lesic 12+3reb+1ast, V.Kovalenko 11+4reb, A.Pustovyi 11+2reb, D.Joseph 9+3reb+3ast, W.Deane 9+3reb+4ast Mykolaiv: A.Shavies 9+6reb+1ast, M.Kravcenko 7+3reb, A.Shundel 6+1reb, O.Onufriyev 6+1reb, D.Kozlov 5+1ast, J.Mayo 4+4reb+2ast
Fifth ranked Hoverla won a double-overtime thriller edging 3rd placed Azovmash by nine points 98-107 on Friday night. Azovmash trailed by 13 points after 3 quarters before a 24-11 run in the last quarter tied the game at the end of regular time, But then they lost eventually double-overtime period 9-9. Hoverla made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Azovmash turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Azovmash was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. American Kyndall Dykes (190-87, college: New Orleans, agency: Edge Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points and 5 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Ryan Pearson (198-90, college: George Mason) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Dykes is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Hoverla players scored in double figures. American guard Manny Harris (196-89, college: Michigan) answered with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international center Oleksiy Pecherov (213-85) added 25 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Azovmash. Hoverla maintains fifth place with 14-11 record. Azovmash at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. Hoverla will have a break next round. Azovmash will play on the road against Mykolaiv in Mykolaiv. Top scorers: Hoverla: K.Dykes 30+5reb+2ast, R.Pearson 20+14reb+2ast, T.Peterson 19+6reb+1ast, E.Lawrence 13+5reb+8ast, A.Ubaka 12+4reb+3ast, Y.Lemyk 11+4reb+8ast Azovmash: M.Harris 35+14reb+5ast, O.Pecherov 25+13reb+1ast, T.Dragicevic 21+6reb+3ast, L.Greer 8+4reb+7ast, D.Zabirchenko 6+3reb, A.Slipenchuk 3+1ast
Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Halychyna (15-10) won against 7th ranked BC Donetsk (12-11) in Lviv 80-67 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Halychyna. BC Donetsk was better in fourth quarter 19-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Serbian power forward Vladan Vukosavljevic (206-84, agency: Beo Basket) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. American point guard Darrel Mitchell (181-84, college: LSU, agency: Beo Basket) contributed with 20 points and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Ramel Curry (192-80, college: CSU Bakersfield) answered with 23 points and Lithuanian power forward Darius Songaila (204-78, college: Wake Forest, agency: Priority Sports) added 13 points in the effort for BC Donetsk. BC Donetsk's coach Josep Berrocal rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Halychyna have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 15-10 record. Defending champion BC Donetsk keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. Halychyna will have a break next round. BC Donetsk will play at home against DniproAzot (#11) in Dniprodzerzhynsk. Top scorers: Halychyna: M.Lee 20+4reb+1ast, V.Vukosavljevic 20+16reb, D.Mitchell 20+4reb+6ast, L.Stefanishin 4+3reb+2ast, S.Alferov 3+2reb+3ast, G.Ikonic 3+1reb+2ast BC Donetsk: R.Curry 23+3reb+1ast, D.Songaila 13+3reb+2ast, V.Stojanovski 7+3reb+1ast, M.Pustozvonov 7+1reb, C.Millage 5+2reb+2ast, D.Gliebov 4+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
Ferro-ZNTU clinch Superleague Bronze - May 18, 2013
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Halychyna - Ferro-ZNTU 67:87
Ferro-ZNTU celebrated the Superleague Bronze medals. They knocked down Halychyna in the fourth game of the consolation final series to step onto the pedestal. Randy Culpepper (182-PG-89, college: UTEP) stepped up with 26 points to lead the visitors.
The teams went neck and neck throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 19:19 at the first break. But Ferro-ZNTU shifted the gear in the second period [read more]
Halychyna - Ferro-ZNTU 67:87
Ferro-ZNTU celebrated the Superleague Bronze medals. They knocked down Halychyna in the fourth game of the consolation final series to step onto the pedestal. Randy Culpepper (182-PG-89, college: UTEP) stepped up with 26 points to lead the visitors. The teams went neck and neck throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 19:19 at the first break. But Ferro-ZNTU shifted the gear in the second period. The visitors unloaded 28 points to gain a 9-point halftime lead. Ferro-ZNTU stayed aggressive offensively in the second half. They sank 25 points in the third quarter to build a 12-point lead before the fourth stanza. Halychyna managed just 7 points in the fourth quarter as Ferro-ZNTU sealed the victory at the end. Jeremy Chappell (191-G-87, agency: Hart Sports Mngm, college: Robert Morris) provided 20 points and 6 boards, while Alexander Rybalko (190-G-79) connected for 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the victory. Sasa Vasiljevic (180-PG-79, agency: Beo Basket) answered with 17 points for Halychyna. Vladan Vukosavljevic (206-F/C-84, agency: Beo Basket) netted 16 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the losing effort.
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.
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