Zalgiris eye Ksistof Lavrinovic (210-C-79) to unite the twins for the next season. The Lithuanian player might move from Italy. Ksistof Lavrinovic led Montepaschi to the trophy as the latter celebrated yet another SeriaA title. They fired past Armani Jeans tonight to earn the sixth consecutive crown. Ksistof Lavrinovic delivered 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the winners. In 2011-2012 for Montepaschi Siena (Italy-SerieA, starting five) Ksistof Lavrinovic averaged 9.7ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 43.9%, 3PT: 44.4%, FT: 71.4% in Euroleague and in Italy had 12.6 points per game. Ksistof Lavrinovic stayed with Siena for 5 years. In 2006-2007 he played for Unics Kazan (Russia-A Superleague, starting five) and in 15 games averaged 11.6ppg, Reb-3 (7.0rpg), 1.1apg, 1.4spg, Blocks-2 (1.9bpg), 2FGP: 57.8%, 3FGP: 36.8%, FT: 77.3% in ULEB Cup. In Russian League his stats read 13.2ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.5apg, 1.2spg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 57.0%, 3PT: 45.0%, FT: 76.0%.
CSKA - Krasnie Krilya 87-78
CKSA registered the second striaght win over Krasnie Krilya at the start of the quarterfinal series. The hosts were already 16 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 30-23 Krasnie Krilya's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 87-78 at the end of the game. CSKA Moscow players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Forward Viktor Khryapa (203-82) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists [read more]
CKSA registered the second striaght win over Krasnie Krilya at the start of the quarterfinal series. The hosts were already 16 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 30-23 Krasnie Krilya's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 87-78 at the end of the game. CSKA Moscow players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Forward Viktor Khryapa (203-82) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. American swingman Sonny Weems (198-86, college: Arkansas) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Four CSKA Moscow players scored in double figures. American guard Chester Simmons (196-82, college: Washington) replied with 23 points and his fellow American import point guard Aaron Miles (186-83, college: Kansas) added 13 points and 4 assists in the effort for Krasnie Krilya. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Krasnie Krilya: C.Simmons 23+4reb+3ast, A.Miles 13+2reb+4ast, O.Thomas 12+2reb+1ast, E.Kolesnikov 8+3reb+1ast, V.Zaryazhko 6+2reb, Y.Vasiliev 6+1reb+2ast CSKA: V.Khryapa 16+8reb+6ast, S.Weems 13+4reb+2ast, S.Kaun 12+5reb+1ast, A.Vorontsevich 11+3reb+1ast, E.Voronov 10+2reb+1ast, V.Micov 9+3reb+2ast
Khimky overcame VEF Riga to earn 2-0 lead in the series. Khimky shot 62.9 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by VEF Riga's players. The best player for the winners was Croatian-Bosnian guard Zoran Planinic (198-82, agency: XL Basketball Agency) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 assists. American center Paul Davis (211-84, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Khimky players scored in double figures. American-Bulgarian guard Earl Rowland (188-83, college: St.Mary's, CA) produced 20 points and 5 rebounds and Lithuanian forward Donatas Zavackas (203-80, college: Pittsburgh) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: VEF Riga: E.Rowland 20+5reb+3ast, D.Zavackas 19+6reb+1ast, W.Daniels 9+1reb+1ast, K.Janicenoks 9+2reb+1ast, L.Blaus 9+3reb, D.Bertans 9+2reb Khimky: V.Fridzon 15+4reb+1ast, P.Davis 14+6reb+5ast, K.Rivers 14+2reb+3ast, P.Koponen 12+2reb+4ast, Z.Planinic 11+1reb+13ast, E.Vyaltsev 9+2reb+1ast
Zalgiris came from behind to knock down Nizhny Novgorod in Kaunas. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 24-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Zalgiris made 28-of-35 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while BC Nizhny Novgorod only scored seven points from the stripe. Center Darjus Lavrinovic (212-79) scored 19 points to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Oliver Lafayette (188-84, college: Houston) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Forward Dmitry Golovin (192-88) responded with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and American swingman Dijon Thompson (201-83, college: UCLA) scored 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. BC Nizhny Novgorod's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: N.Novgorod: D.Golovin 12+8reb+7ast, D.Thompson 9+6reb+4ast, A.Yakovenko 9, S.Antonov 8+4reb+5ast, S.Shashkov 8+2reb, P.Korobkov 6+4reb Zalgiris: D.Lavrinovic 19+3reb, R.Kaukenas 14+1reb+1ast, O.Lafayette 14+1reb+2ast, A.Juskevicius 5+4reb+3ast, M.Kuzminskas 5+5reb+2ast, K.Lavrinovic 4+5reb+1ast
Lokomotiv shocked Unics in Kazan for the second straight time stepping closer to the semifinal stage. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 77-65. American power forward Richard Hendrix (204-86, college: Alabama) scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Lithuanian point guard Mantas Kalnietis (195-86, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Lokomotiv players scored in double figures. American guard Terrell Lyday (191-79, college: BYU) responded with 14 points and Greek power forward Ian Vougioukas (212-85, college: St.Louis) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Unics: T.Lyday 14+2reb+3ast, I.Vougioukas 10+6reb+3ast, M.Chatman 9+2reb+1ast, C.Eidson 9+3reb+4ast, P.Sergeev 8+3reb, K.Kaimakoglou 8+3reb+3ast Lokomotiv: A.Zubkov 16+2reb+1ast, R.Hendrix 15+8reb, N.Calathes 11+4reb+3ast, M.Kalnietis 10+6reb+4ast, D.Brown 8+3reb, V.Likhodey 7+5reb+1ast
Gediminas Orelikas moves to Lietuvos Rytas - May 17, 2013
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Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) will continue his career in Lietuvos Rytas. The forward has agreed on terms of two-year contract with the Vilnius powerhouse. Gediminas Orelikas has played for Rudupis Prienai since 2010. Last season the forward led LKL in scoring posting 16.8 points per game. He also tallied 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game in LKL. In Baltic League Gediminas Orelikas notched 17.9 points and 5.6 boards per appearance [read more]
Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) will continue his career in Lietuvos Rytas. The forward has agreed on terms of two-year contract with the Vilnius powerhouse. Gediminas Orelikas has played for Rudupis Prienai since 2010. Last season the forward led LKL in scoring posting 16.8 points per game. He also tallied 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game in LKL. In Baltic League Gediminas Orelikas notched 17.9 points and 5.6 boards per appearance. The forward also delivered 11.3 points, 3.3 boards and 2.8 assists per game in EuroCup. Eurobasket.com named Gediminas Orelikas All-Baltic League Player of the Year. He was also trumped All-Lithuanian LKL Player of the Year. The forward was the member of the Lithuanian University National Team in 2011.
BC Astana have agreed on terms of contract extension with Anton Ponomaryov (210-C/F-88, agency: Beo Basket). The centre has signed a new two-year contract with the team. Anton Ponomaryov joined BC Astana back in 2011. Last season he notched 7.8 points, 5.3 rebounds per game in VTB League. He won the championship and Cup titles with BC Astana this season. Previously the centre had stints in Serbia, Russia and Kazakhstan [read more]
BC Astana have agreed on terms of contract extension with Anton Ponomaryov (210-C/F-88, agency: Beo Basket). The centre has signed a new two-year contract with the team. Anton Ponomaryov joined BC Astana back in 2011. Last season he notched 7.8 points, 5.3 rebounds per game in VTB League. He won the championship and Cup titles with BC Astana this season. Previously the centre had stints in Serbia, Russia and Kazakhstan. Anton Ponomaryov earned All-Kazakhstan League 1st Team appearance back in 2010. He has been the member of the Kazakhstan National Team since 2005. The centre also played for U18, U20 and University National Teams. Anton Ponomaryov shone at the 2009 Asian Championship in China. He tallied 15.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game at the tournament.
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