BC Astana (D1) agreed terms with 23-year old American guard Armon Johnson (190-88kg-89, college: Nevada). He already started the season at Orlando Magic in the NBA. The last season Johnson also played at Brooklyn Nets (previous name New Jersey Nets) in NBA. In 8 games last year he had 5.6ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.4apg. The other team he played shortly were the Trail Blazers in NBA. In only one game he recorded just 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal. Another team Johnson played briefly was Idaho Stampede in D-League. In 6 games he recorded 11.0ppg, 4.5rpg, 6.8apg and 1.5spg. Two years ago he was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers (NBA) in second round (34th overall). The former University of Nevada staris in his third season in pro basketball. His team was regular season runner-up in WAC in 2010. Johnson was also voted NABC Division I All-District 6 1st Team in 2010 at his college time.
Day 1 of Semi-Finals. Khimky and Zalgiris earn home victories - May 25, 2013
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Khimky - CSKA 83-80
Khimky overcame CSKA to open the semifinal series with victory. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But CSKA Moscow won third quarter 28-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Khimky made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by CSKA Moscow helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
Khimky overcame CSKA to open the semifinal series with victory. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But CSKA Moscow won third quarter 28-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Khimky made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by CSKA Moscow helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Croatian-Bosnian guard Zoran Planinic (198-82, agency: XL Basketball Agency) fired 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Sergey Monya (202-83) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks. Serbian center Nenad Krstic (212-83) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and Serbian Zoran Erceg (210-85) added 14 points respectively for lost side. CSKA Moscow's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Khimky: Z.Planinic 25+5reb+6ast, S.Monya 13+5reb+2ast, P.Davis 12+4reb+4ast, V.Fridzon 8+3reb+4ast, J.Augustine 7+6reb, K.Loncar 6+3reb+1ast CSKA: N.Krstic 16+7reb+2ast, Z.Erceg 14+2reb+2ast, E.Voronov 9+1ast, A.Jackson 9+1reb+2ast, M.Teodosic 8+5reb+4ast, S.Kaun 7+2reb
Zalgiris thumped visiting Lokomotiv to claim a comfortable opening win in the series. The game without a history. Zalgiris led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of center Ksistof Lavrinovic (210-79) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (205-89) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Lithuanian point guard Mantas Kalnietis (195-86, agency: Interperformances) answered with 12 points and American-Greek point guard Nick Calathes (198-89, college: Florida) added 6 points and 4 assists in the effort for Lokomotiv. 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: Zalgiris: K.Lavrinovic 19+6reb+2ast, M.Kuzminskas 15+2reb+2ast, D.Lavrinovic 8+2reb+1ast, O.Lafayette 7+1reb+5ast, A.Juskevicius 6+1reb+1ast, R.Kaukenas 5+5reb Lokomotiv: M.Kalnietis 12+1reb+3ast, R.Hendrix 10+1reb, D.Brown 6+1reb+2ast, N.Calathes 6+2reb+4ast, A.Zubkov 5+5reb, M.Grigoryev 4+1reb
Tautvydas Lydeka extends contract with Lietuvos Rytas - May 24, 2013
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Lietuvos Rytas and Tautvydas Lydeka (208-C/F-83) have agreed on terms of contract extension. The centre signed a new one-year deal with the Vilnius team. Tautvydas Lydeka joined Lietuvos Rytas back in February. He tallied 8.8 points and 5.0 boards per game in LKL. The centre also notched 7.0 points, 3.3 boards and 1.0 assist per game in VTB League. The centre started the season with Krasnie Krilya. Lydeka delivered 2.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per EuroChallenge game [read more]
Lietuvos Rytas and Tautvydas Lydeka (208-C/F-83) have agreed on terms of contract extension. The centre signed a new one-year deal with the Vilnius team. Tautvydas Lydeka joined Lietuvos Rytas back in February. He tallied 8.8 points and 5.0 boards per game in LKL. The centre also notched 7.0 points, 3.3 boards and 1.0 assist per game in VTB League. The centre started the season with Krasnie Krilya. Lydeka delivered 2.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per EuroChallenge game. In VTB League his stats read 7.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per appearance. In PBL Lydeka had 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. Previously Tautvydas Lydeka had stints in Italy, Bosnia, Netherlands, Ukraine and Lithuania.
Unics will not renew contract with Stanislav Eremin - May 22, 2013
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Unics announced their decision not to renew the contract of head coach Stanislav Eremin . The specialist took over the Kazan team in February. He replaced Aco Petrovic . However Unics finished in just the fifth position in PBL regular season. They also surrendered againt Lokomotiv Kuban at the quarterfinal stage of the VTB League. On top of it Unics lost to Valencia in the first round of EuroCup playoffs. [read more]
Unics announced their decision not to renew the contract of head coach Stanislav Eremin . The specialist took over the Kazan team in February. He replaced Aco Petrovic . However Unics finished in just the fifth position in PBL regular season. They also surrendered againt Lokomotiv Kuban at the quarterfinal stage of the VTB League. On top of it Unics lost to Valencia in the first round of EuroCup playoffs.
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