Georgia held Kote Makharadze's memorial with four teams participating in the tournament. The local team was presented by Maccabi that in the end triumphed in the competition. Besides them the spectators could enjoy the representative from Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Israel. Giorgi Shermadini (216-C-89, agency: Life Sports) was named MVP of the Memorial due to his outstanding performance.
In the first day of the tournament Maccabi beat NTD Service from Azerbaijan 89:56.
Georgia held Kote Makharadze's memorial with four teams participating in the tournament. The local team was presented by Maccabi that in the end triumphed in the competition. Besides them the spectators could enjoy the representative from Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Israel. Giorgi Shermadini (216-C-89, agency: Life Sports) was named MVP of the Memorial due to his outstanding performance. In the first day of the tournament Maccabi beat NTD Service from Azerbaijan 89:56. The hosts desired to show the best game and easily reached the win. They opened the campaign with 29:11 in the opening quarter and then dedicated more time in defense. Maccabi held NTD Service to just six points in the second quarter as the teams left the court with 41:17 for the hosts. Even though the team from Azerbaijan won the third quarter Maccabi proved the superiority once again in the last period. Giorgi Shermadini was unstoppable with 33 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists. Zurab Sanikidze (206-C/F-85) supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Barbaqadze collected 17 points and 15 rebounds. Tahir Bakhshiyev (199-F-82) ended up with 18 points in the losing effort. In another opener Ukrainian Budivelnik overcame Hapoel from Israel. In the game for the third place Devon beat Hapoel to clinch the third position. The team from Azerbaijan overcame the opponents 85:82 due to the last quarter. It was a very good game where both teams could be lucky with the win, but only one of them could benefit from it. A 26:23 in the last period brought the victory for Devon. Zaur Pashayev (184-G-83) top-scored for the winners with 31 points. Tahir Bakhshiyev made 15 points and 8 rebounds, whilst Sariev added 14. Nechaisi finished the game with 23 points in defeat.
Game for the third place Hapoel - Devon 82:85 Hapoel: Nechaisi 23, Levi 20 + 9 rbs, Jona 11 Devon: Zaur Pashayev 31, Tahir Bakhshiyev 15 pts+ 8 rbs, Sariev 14
Rasim Basak (202-F-80, agency: Court Side) from Azerbaijan and his Fenerbahce did not survive in a tight-battle in Vilnius against Rytas in Euroleague. Both teams are knotted at 2-3 record in Group E after 87:84 for Lithuanians. Fenerbahce hosts Tau, while Lietuvos Rytas visits Greece to take on Aris in the last round. The game was a heated clash right from the start as the teams exchanged baskets early on. Rasim Basak nailed a trey and Fenerbahce grabbed a 14:11 lead.
Rasim Basak (202-F-80, agency: Court Side) from Azerbaijan and his Fenerbahce did not survive in a tight-battle in Vilnius against Rytas in Euroleague. Both teams are knotted at 2-3 record in Group E after 87:84 for Lithuanians. Fenerbahce hosts Tau, while Lietuvos Rytas visits Greece to take on Aris in the last round. The game was a heated clash right from the start as the teams exchanged baskets early on. Rasim Basak nailed a trey and Fenerbahce grabbed a 14:11 lead. Will Solomon and Omer Onan added to the damage late in the first period and the visitors accumulated a 26:18 advantage at the first break. Hollis Price and Rasim Basak traded triples at the beginning of the second term. Chuck Eidson and Arturas Jomantas fired from downtown and Lietuvos Rytas cut the deficit. But the long range artillery worked well from Fenerbahce side. Omer Asik and Tarence Kinsey hit treys and the visiting side ran away to a double-digit lead. Finally Hollis Price penetrated under the rim for an easy layup and finalized a 38:46 outcome of the first half. Lietuvos Rytas fired from all guns at the start of the second half posting a 10:0 run and closing the gap to just a single point at 50:51. Tarence Kinsey and Will Solomon however teamed up for 5 straight points to give Fenerbahce some breathing space. The hosts struggled to come any close afterwards and headed into the fourth period trailing by 7 points 63:70. Hollis Price hit three trebles early in the fourth term to pull Rytas right back into contest. Lietuvos Rytas grabbed an 83:82 lead with two minutes remaining in regulation. Hollis Price hit a free throw and Mindaugas Lukauskis nailed a triple to stretch the gap to 87:82 with one minute to go. Tarence Kinsey replied with a three-pointer to keep Fenerbahce in visibility. Lietuvos Rytas wasted their offensive possession but Will Solomon was given an offensive foul and the hosts simply killed the remaining time to seal the win. Rasim Basak ended up with 8 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal.
NTD Devon remains undefeated
by Eurobasket News - Mar 2, 2008
In Round 7 of the Azerbaijan Basketball league NTD Devon beat Western University and increased to 7-0 record. U18 overcame Khazar University 105:47 in the game of the teams from the bottom. Aztop created a sensation upsetting 4-times champion of the country Gala. Aztop was stronger 95:82 to take 4-3 record.
In Round 7 of the Azerbaijan Basketball league NTD Devon beat Western University and increased to 7-0 record. U18 overcame Khazar University 105:47 in the game of the teams from the bottom. Aztop created a sensation upsetting 4-times champion of the country Gala. Aztop was stronger 95:82 to take 4-3 record.
Basak Rasim averages 4.4 points per game in Euroleague
Rasim Basak (202-F-80, agency: Court Side) averages 4.4 points per game in Euroleague for his Turkish Fenerbahce. In the last game the latter were hardly beaten in Spain losing to Tau 84:103. Tau dominated every facet of the game and built a 50:38 lead at the interval. Fenerbahce never recovered after the break and trailed by as many as 18 points heading into the fourth period. Tau eased to an overall win at the and improved to 2-0 record in Group E.
Rasim Basak (202-F-80, agency: Court Side) averages 4.4 points per game in Euroleague for his Turkish Fenerbahce. In the last game the latter were hardly beaten in Spain losing to Tau 84:103. Tau dominated every facet of the game and built a 50:38 lead at the interval. Fenerbahce never recovered after the break and trailed by as many as 18 points heading into the fourth period. Tau eased to an overall win at the and improved to 2-0 record in Group E. Sergi Vidal and Zoran Planinic scored 14 points apiece to lead 7 Tau players to scored in double figures. Igor Rakocevic netted 13 points, while Mirza Teletovic (205-F-85, agency: Beo Basket) and Tiago Splitter nailed 12 points apiece for the winners. Oguz Savas answered with 20 points for Turkish outfit. Will Solomon dropped 14 points in a losing case. Rasim Basak played 9 minutes, had 1 rebound and 2 fouls.
Azerbaijan U20 will play in Group B
by Eurobasket News - Feb 17, 2008
The draw of the preliminary round of U20 European championship was performed in Venice, Italy. Division B tournament will take place in Targu Mures, Romania in early August. The teams were distributed in 4 groups with 5 teams in Groups A, B and C and 4 teams in Group D. Two best teams out of each group will advance to the qualifying round.
The draw of the preliminary round of U20 European championship was performed in Venice, Italy. Division B tournament will take place in Targu Mures, Romania in early August. The teams were distributed in 4 groups with 5 teams in Groups A, B and C and 4 teams in Group D. Two best teams out of each group will advance to the qualifying round. Azerbaijan will play in Group B together with Ireland, Germany, Sweden and Czech Republic. It will be a great experience for the young talents from the country.
Azerbaijan suffers another stunning defeat
by Eurobasket News - Jul 19, 2007
Azerbaijan U18 - Andorra U18 84:119
Azerbaijan U18 team had another unsatisfactory result as they received a severe blow from Andorra 84:119. The loss saw them fell to 0-2 record in Group A at the European championship in Wales.
Azerbaijan struggled defensively and virtually could not stop Andorra in any way.
Azerbaijan U18 - Andorra U18 84:119 Azerbaijan U18 team had another unsatisfactory result as they received a severe blow from Andorra 84:119. The loss saw them fell to 0-2 record in Group A at the European championship in Wales. Azerbaijan struggled defensively and virtually could not stop Andorra in any way. Daniel Mofreita was on fire for Andorra team as he poured in 41 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to reign on the court. Azerbaijan committed massive 43 turnovers and could not find the touch from free throw line converting just 50%. Andorra led by 13 points after the starting frame 32:19 and remained in front at halftime 47:35. Azerbaijan had a momentum midway through the third quarter when they cut the lead to just 4 points 54:58 but Andorra reacted immediatelly and cleared off to a safe 74:60 distance entering the final frame. Azerbaijan defence collapsed in the fourth stanza allowing Andorra to fly over the court nailing 45 points and sealing their first win at the tournament. Jose Del Castillo finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds for Andorra. Jordi Alfaya Garcia had 14 points for the winners. Azerbaijan were paced by Rufat Mahmudzade with 36 points and 22 rebounds. Goshgar Ibadullayev chipped in 14 points in defeat. Azerbaijan will continue their action in Group F where they first meet San Marino today. Andorra will play in Group E and faces Monaco tomorrow.
Azerbaijan U18: Rufat Mahmudzade 36+22 boards, Goshgar Ibadullayev 14 Andorra U18: Daniel Mofreita 41+13 boards, Jose Del Castillo 28+11 boards.
Azerbaijan - Wales 36:103
Azerbaijan would better forget the start of the U18 European championship in Division C. In their oepning game of the tournament they faced hosting Wales and suffered a massive blow. Wales simply destroyed Azerbaijan team 103:36 and recorded the second straight win.
Azerbaijan - Wales 36:103 Azerbaijan would better forget the start of the U18 European championship in Division C. In their oepning game of the tournament they faced hosting Wales and suffered a massive blow. Wales simply destroyed Azerbaijan team 103:36 and recorded the second straight win. The game started as a nightmare for Azerbaijan squad as they were kept scoreless for almost 7 starting minutes and trailed 0:20. Wales drove to a 27:8 advantage after the first frame and never stopped on the way to their next victory. They opened the second quarter with another 9:0 run to maintain an overwhelming dominance. Establishing a 50:16 lead at halftime Wales entertained the fans with a spectacalar attacking basketball and cruised to an impressive win at the end. Christopher Pearce (-89) delivered 26 points and 16 boards to lead the action. Adam Rickwood added another 26 points, while Scott Seeley (191-G-81) recorded the first triple-double of the tournament finishing with 14 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds for the winners. Azerbaijan responded with 13 points and 15 boards from Amil Hamzayev (200-C-90). Wales had a huge advantage in every aspect of the game. They outrebounded their opponents 66:39 and forced them to 34 turnovers. The home side held Azerbaijan to just 14.3% from the field. Wales remained on top of Group A with 2-0 record. Azerbaijan will now face Andorra in the battle for the second spot in the group.
