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| 3. Giants | 2-1 |
| 4. Ninja | 1-1 |
| 5. Topaz | 1-2 |
| 6. Bazooka | 1-2 |
| 7. Bota's House | 1-2 |
| 8. Dynamic | 0-3 |
EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 7/14/2008
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Dimitar Mirakovski (180-G-81, agency: Global Sports Plaza) won't wear jersey of Ferpsed Rabotnicki any more. He was one of the top players in Macedonian league last season. In 28 games Mirakovski averaged 19.1 ppg, 3 rpg and 6 apg. He was named to be domestic player of the year as well as guard of the year in FYROM. Most probably Mirakovski will continue career in one of Greek, Bulgarian or Romanian teams. He already has experience from Bulgaria as he spent one season in CSKA Sophia. In the past he also used to play for Nemetali Ograzden, Kumanovo, Vardar and Peje. If he leaves the club it will be another problem for Rabtotnicki as Goran Veselinovski already announced his retirement.
Swisslions Pelister is looking for the new players from abroad. At this moment the team has just one non Macadonian player for the next season and it is Milan Miljkovic (186-G-86). They are looking for two more players on position power forward / center as well as one forward. Pelister will announce its targets after July 20th when management of the club will have important meeting with their Serbian partner.
In the meantime FYROM U20 National Team won't play against Greeks on tournament in Bulgaria as their south neighbors canceled participation just 7 days before it. The new team which will take their place is announced very soon and it was a big surprise. Except of Bulgaria U20 and Romania, Macedonians will have to take on Bulgarian senior National Team which is led by Pini Gershon. First game is scheduled for July 16th when FYROM will meet Romania.
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The press conference for the Olympic Qualifying Basketball Tournament that will be held from the 14th until the 20th of July in the Olympic Athletic Centre of Athens, took place on Friday. In this tournament Hellas will be fighting for one of the three last tickets that lead to the Olympic Games in Beijing. The federal head coach, Panagiotis Giannakis and the international players Vasilis Spanoulis (193-G-82, agency: Beo Basket), Nikos Zisis (195-G-83) and Panagiotis Vasilopoulos (202-F-84, agency: FCM) spoke about their expectations; they invited the Hellenic supporters to stand by their side.
The players of the Greek National Team and Mr. Panagiotis Giannakis were asked questions. Vasilis Spanoulis, when asked if the National team has adjusted to the new game philosophy, stressed: This has been put to effectiveness up to some point. Some guys left, others came along. In this national team this is the direction we will all stir towards. But the team itself is something that will always exist. At this very moment in time our game is pleasing. But from Monday on, just this might not be enough. The important thing is prevailing. I personally prefer winning regardless of the means that have led me to this result over losing after instrument miraculous basketball. If it is feasible to indulge in the coincidence of both, the only certainty is that we will be more than content!
Seal it with a no-miss
Nikos Zisis when asked initially about the Greek National Teams 5 out of 5 winning streak in all friendly matches given stated: This years preparation was briefer. Not intensiveness wise but in duration terms. We started friendly games sooner than usual and in spite of basic members absences, we left good impressions. Victories build both team and player confidence. Of course experience has instructed as in the pass, that prevailing in the friendly games doesnt mean anything. It might be psychology boosting for me as a player to hear Mr.Miaoulis saying: Qualification is a sure thing, but we cant allow ourselves to adopt such a state of mind, thinking that we have a done deal job. It is my personal wish that we are all in good health and that we catch our goals which is what we are all here for. About the difficulties that might present themselves in the opening of the tournament, something that the team experienced in 2006 against Qatar in the World Championship, Nikos Zisis added: The coaching team and all of us the players have confidence in our dynamic. We have an obligation to be strong, to pass across the reason of our being here; we must allow no margin of error for our rivals to take advantage of thus sealing the victory package with a no-miss in any cases of rendezvous with its features.
Obliged to qualify
Panagiotis Vasilopoulos referred to the National Teams first presentation in official games, after its recent successes, on Hellenic ground: Certainly to play in the presence of your loved ones is a unique thing. I have been hearing gossip about us not being able to perform under pressure that might come up in light of this situation. Thankfully all of us are use to this kind of weight over our shoulders and we are confident that we will be able to function perfectly. Just as the Hellenic Basketball Federation did its duty in bringing the Tournament to Athens, so must we keep our end of the deal and qualify onto the Olympic Games. When he was asked the ifs of the 2007 Eurobasket, with the absences then of Antonis Fotsis (210-F-81) and Sofocles Schortsianitis (206-C-85), Panagiotis Vasilopoulos stressed: I do not dwell upon such thoughts. Presume what could have happened if Antonis and Sofoklis were in the team? Fingers crossed we are now all here, preparing for our first match. There is no time to guess what could have been. We are too busy dealing with the present!
Our fans by our side
The federal head coach, Panagiotis Giannakis stated: Basketball has become a very important sport all over the world. There are many players, who play in many different teams all over the planet but do not present according effectiveness. What is needed is patience and compassion from the crowd even in the boys eras because only by doing this are the fans able to help their ability to become effective. The team is aiming to improve velocity in both offence and defense but overall is in a good state. Admittedly we did commit a few hasty mistakes which led to nervousness. I think that when the time comes the boys have both the quality and the character to be effective. I believe that each team has its merits and its shortcomings. What we want is to be able to hide the latter and flaunt our talents. In life it is not a good technique to try to go straight to the finishing line. We must look out for what is exactly ahead of us. Our efforts focus on how we will play against Lebanon. In 2006 it is a known fact that we had a hard time and we have stated in the past that every one is extra-motivated when up against our national team. It is a good chance for families to come to the arena, especially now that the national team is competing. We want to be as best prepared as possible, have the boys in best possible shape. We are moving on with all 14 guys up to the end having the final 12 members being announced primarily to the team and then to the rest involved. We would like to invite everyone to come to the games, to show their love for the game. And we want everyone to understand that although everyone loves winning, only few work towards succeeding it. ...
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In one of the greatest Haitian basket-ball rivalries, the two-time LSB champions Giants got the best of Topaz 69-53. It was an other slow start for the Giants who scored their first point from the free-throw line with 5:15 to go in the first quarter when Pascal Jeune hit one of his two free-throws after he has gotten fouled by Guerino Joseph. As usual Topaz started well scoring the first three basket of the game. Samuel Danache showed the way with a sweet jump-shot when the clock showed 8:23, followed by two bullets from Alexis Brunel. Giants took control of the game in the last second of the second period ( 29-28 ). Topaz was leading the game at the end of the third quarter ( 45-42 ), but couldn't handle the Giants led by their point guard Kendy Jean-Francois.
But, Topaz had several chances to steal the game in the fourth period, but could find any solution to a problem named Kendy Jean-Francois who was shooting well, dishing great assits and having an open eye on Michael Tilus the Topaz play maker. And Brunel Alexis couldn't really find his way to the basket like he is used to.
Kendy Jean-Francois had a game high 19 points, lifting the Giants to a logical victory over Topaz, 69-53. Pascal Jeune added 17 points, shooting 6-on-14 from the field including a pitiful 0/7 from beyond the arc, and 4 steals, and Brisly Paul had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Giants. Brunel Alexis lead the losers with 16 points hitting 8 of his 19 field goals attempted but struggled from the 3-point line ( 0/6 ), and Jimmy Marcelin helped with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Topaz outrebounded Giants 32 to 22 but hit only 1-on-17 3-point field-goals and made 29 turnovers. The next game will be tough for Topaz because they will host one of the best team of the country, ASBA. And Giants will travel to Cap-Haitien where The Bota's House will be waiting for them.
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(203-F-79, agency: Court Side, college: Marshall) played the last season in Holland for Weert, where he had 9.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per gamen. Also two players from Ex-Yugoslavia try to get a job in Kormend: Luka Zitko (201-F-81) played the last year in Grude, Bosnia and Nikola Vidovic. | ISRAEL |
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(188-G-79, college: Stanford). Pepsi Juvecaserta inked Italian NT member Fabio Di Bella (187-G-78) with a two year contract | JAMAICA |
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Jordan Crawford (6'4''-G-88) one of Indiana's top players last season, will transfer to Xavier, and may be eligible immediately. Crawford normally would have to sit out one season, but Xavier is planning to ask the NCAA for a waiver, claiming the turmoil at Indiana caused his transfer.
'I really wanted to stay at Indiana,' he said. 'I was taking summer school classes, planning on going back, but my teammates were leaving and I wasn't 100 percent focused on school, working out to get better. I was kind of depressed every day because of what went down.'
The situation that went down has already resulted in Indiana losing two scholarships. After former head coach Kelvin Sampson and former assistant Rob Senderoff left due to an NCAA investigation, the Hoosier program began to fall apart. Star guard Eric Gordon (6'4''-G-88) left for the NBA, 4 players were dismissed from the team, and another transferred. That left Crawford as the only recruited scholarship player.
'It went from something that was extremely exciting at the start, had so much possibility. And all of a sudden in the spring they're at the total opposite end of that situation,' said Sylvia Crawford, Jordan's mother. 'None of the players Jordan had come to know, had camaraderie with -- things had just turned around so quickly. It wasn't a healthy situation. He wasn't as certain as he had been about what things would be like in the future.'
Coming out of prep school in Virginia, Crawford nearly chose to play at Xavier, and says the classy way they handled his choice of Indiana was a big reason for choosing the Musketeers now.
Crawford averaged 9.7 points last season, and is the second Hoosier to join the Musketeers. Recruit Terrell Holloway was released from his committment when Sampson left the school, and is expected to be Xavier's point guard this season.
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The press conference for the Olympic Qualifying Basketball Tournament that will be held from the 14th until the 20th of July in the Olympic Athletic Centre of Athens, took place on Friday. In this tournament Hellas will be fighting for one of the three last tickets that lead to the Olympic Games in Beijing. The federal head coach, Panagiotis Giannakis and the international players Vasilis Spanoulis (193-G-82, agency: Beo Basket), Nikos Zisis (195-G-83) and Panagiotis Vasilopoulos (202-F-84, agency: FCM) spoke about their expectations; they invited the Hellenic supporters to stand by their side.
The players of the Greek National Team and Mr. Panagiotis Giannakis were asked questions. Vasilis Spanoulis, when asked if the National team has adjusted to the new game philosophy, stressed: This has been put to effectiveness up to some point. Some guys left, others came along. In this national team this is the direction we will all stir towards. But the team itself is something that will always exist. At this very moment in time our game is pleasing. But from Monday on, just this might not be enough. The important thing is prevailing. I personally prefer winning regardless of the means that have led me to this result over losing after instrument miraculous basketball. If it is feasible to indulge in the coincidence of both, the only certainty is that we will be more than content!
Seal it with a no-miss
Nikos Zisis when asked initially about the Greek National Teams 5 out of 5 winning streak in all friendly matches given stated: This years preparation was briefer. Not intensiveness wise but in duration terms. We started friendly games sooner than usual and in spite of basic members absences, we left good impressions. Victories build both team and player confidence. Of course experience has instructed as in the pass, that prevailing in the friendly games doesnt mean anything. It might be psychology boosting for me as a player to hear Mr.Miaoulis saying: Qualification is a sure thing, but we cant allow ourselves to adopt such a state of mind, thinking that we have a done deal job. It is my personal wish that we are all in good health and that we catch our goals which is what we are all here for. About the difficulties that might present themselves in the opening of the tournament, something that the team experienced in 2006 against Qatar in the World Championship, Nikos Zisis added: The coaching team and all of us the players have confidence in our dynamic. We have an obligation to be strong, to pass across the reason of our being here; we must allow no margin of error for our rivals to take advantage of thus sealing the victory package with a no-miss in any cases of rendezvous with its features.
Obliged to qualify
Panagiotis Vasilopoulos referred to the National Teams first presentation in official games, after its recent successes, on Hellenic ground: Certainly to play in the presence of your loved ones is a unique thing. I have been hearing gossip about us not being able to perform under pressure that might come up in light of this situation. Thankfully all of us are use to this kind of weight over our shoulders and we are confident that we will be able to function perfectly. Just as the Hellenic Basketball Federation did its duty in bringing the Tournament to Athens, so must we keep our end of the deal and qualify onto the Olympic Games. When he was asked the ifs of the 2007 Eurobasket, with the absences then of Antonis Fotsis (210-F-81) and Sofocles Schortsianitis (206-C-85), Panagiotis Vasilopoulos stressed: I do not dwell upon such thoughts. Presume what could have happened if Antonis and Sofoklis were in the team? Fingers crossed we are now all here, preparing for our first match. There is no time to guess what could have been. We are too busy dealing with the present!
Our fans by our side
The federal head coach, Panagiotis Giannakis stated: Basketball has become a very important sport all over the world. There are many players, who play in many different teams all over the planet but do not present according effectiveness. What is needed is patience and compassion from the crowd even in the boys eras because only by doing this are the fans able to help their ability to become effective. The team is aiming to improve velocity in both offence and defense but overall is in a good state. Admittedly we did commit a few hasty mistakes which led to nervousness. I think that when the time comes the boys have both the quality and the character to be effective. I believe that each team has its merits and its shortcomings. What we want is to be able to hide the latter and flaunt our talents. In life it is not a good technique to try to go straight to the finishing line. We must look out for what is exactly ahead of us. Our efforts focus on how we will play against Lebanon. In 2006 it is a known fact that we had a hard time and we have stated in the past that every one is extra-motivated when up against our national team. It is a good chance for families to come to the arena, especially now that the national team is competing. We want to be as best prepared as possible, have the boys in best possible shape. We are moving on with all 14 guys up to the end having the final 12 members being announced primarily to the team and then to the rest involved. We would like to invite everyone to come to the games, to show their love for the game. And we want everyone to understand that although everyone loves winning, only few work towards succeeding it. ...
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GROUP A
Serbia U20-France U20 59:66
France U20 upset the favorite of U20 European Championship for Women beating Serbia U20 66:59. Trailing 13:29 in the opening quarter, French squad came back to the game and recovered 24 points after the first half. Sarah Michel (178-F/G-89) led the winners with 19 points. Ana-Maria Cata-Chitiga (195-C-89) nailed 14, while Lorraine Lokoka (184-C/F-89) scored 10. Sonja Petrovic (189-F-89) collected 17 points and 7 rebounds in defeat, while Dragana Gobeljic (185-F-88) posted 14 and Jelena Milovanovic (191-F/C-89) had 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Serbia U20 was too good in the beginning of the game and proved the ambitions for the top places. Jelena Milovanovic gace her team 16:6 in the opening tip with no doubt for the favorite. Serbia created 12-0 run to finish the first period at 29:13 and looked awesome in the game. Moreover Sonja Petrovic made plus 20 in the middle of the second quarter. It was her again to close the first half at 45:23.
The second half was a huge difference in comparison with the first. French squad came back to the game with another mood and desire. Dragana Gobeljic's lay-up left Serbia ahead 57:46 only to have the French finish the game on a 20-2 spurt. Sarah Michel drained another long ball and was later followed by triples from Ingrid Tanqueray and Carine Paul, the later of which evened the game at 59:59 with less than two minutes to play. Amant sent France in front and then Sarah Michel made a lay-up for the team. Tanqueray brought French team the second win and the hard win over the tough Serbia.
Serbia U20:Sonja Petrovic 17+7 rebs, Dragana Gobeljic 14, Jelena Milovanovic 13+11 rebs
France U20:Sarah Michel 19, Ana-Maria Cata-Chitiga 14, Lorraine Lokoka 10
Italy U20-Germany U20 67:55
Italian U20 team had another win in U20 European Championship for Women to improve to 2-1 record. The last game of Group A saw Italian team edging Germany U20 67:55. Chiara Consolini (182-F-88) and Sabrina Cinili (190-F-89) led the winners with 14 points each. Valeria Battisodo (177-G-88) supported them with 12 points as Italy advanced to the Qualifying round. Julia Trogele (191-C-89) top-scored with 13 points in the losing effort as Germany will play for stay in Division A.
Italy opened the game slow but confident and won the opening tip if it. In the end of the first quarter Italy used 7-0 run to finish the period at 17:7. Mugge reduced for Germany in the middle of the second quarter scoring for 23:18. Bove'a three closed the half at 34:25 for Italian squad. Germany came back to the game fresher producing first 5 points in the second half. Moreover Wiebke Bruns (182-F-90) with a lay-up cut the deficit to 37:34 with 6.26. Italy created 17-5 run to seal 52:39 at the end of the third quarter. Germany mounted in the last spurt in the final stanza reducing to 4 points. Julia Trogele from the free throw line made it 56:52. Italy held the score and even increased the win due to some baskets in the end.
Italy U20:Chiara Consolini 14, Sabrina Cinili 14, Valeria Battisodo 12
Germany U20:Julia Trogele 13, Wiebke Bruns 7
Group A
Hungary - Slovak Republic 64-52
Slovak Republic suffered the first defeat in Preliminary Group A on U20 European Championship division B in Poland thus it currently has score 2-1. On the other side
Finda Mansare paced the winners registering 18 points and 8 rebounds. Zsofia Varga also shined for
Hungary - Slovak Republic 64-52
(20-12,14-10,14-9,16-21)
Hungary: Finda Mansare 18 (8 rebs), Zsofia Varga 12 (7 rebs), Dora Szondy 9
Slovak Republic: Lucia Krc Turbova 12 (10 rebs), Katarina Slimakova 9, Janka Mincikova 9
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Rachel Clancy was the best player for the winners collecting 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Aishling Sullivan, who scored 14 points, and Mairead McNally, who netted 13 points, followed her.
Ireland - Great Britatin 78-66
(13-19,21-20,19-21,25-6)
Ireland: Rachel Clancy 14 (5 rebs, 4 as), Aishling Sullivan 14, Mairead McNally 13
Great Britain: Mrashi Nilla Karumba 14 (5 rebs), Leah Dehaan 12
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Group B
Elin Eldebrink showed very good performance finished the game with 25 points and 5 rebounds. Frida Eldebrink followed her sister with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Agnieszka Skobel was the best in
Sweden - Poland 69-66
(20-17,16-8,10-13,14-22,9-6)
Sweden: Elin Eldebrink 25 (5 rebs), Frida Eldebrink 17 (8 rebs, 4 as, 4 st)
Poland: Agnieszka Skobel 19 (10 rebs, 4 as), Agnieszka Kaczmarczyk 13 (8 rebs)
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Portugal - Netherlands 66-69
In very interesting game Netherlands succeeded to create second victory in its second appearance on U20 European Championship division B in Poland.
Portugal - Netherlands 66-69
(18-20,16-10,8-15,16-13,8-11)
Portugal: Nadia Tavares 21 (11 rebs), Larisse Lima 12 (9 rebs), Joana Bernardeco 10
Netherlands: Francisca Donders 16 (7 rebs, 4 as), Sharon Beld 14 (8 rebs), Myrthe Beld 12 (4 rebs, 4 as)
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Last night Chelsea Newton nailed career-high 18 points for the Monarchs and they dropped Yuko Oga (170-G-82)'s Phoenix 105:97 at home court. Nicole Powell and Kara Lawson delivered 15 points each as the Monarchs improved to 10-11 record in the season. Cappie Pondexter poured in game-high 33 points, while Diana Taurasi secured 20 points in a losing effort. The Mercury committed 19 turnovers down the stretch and lost their second game in row. Yuko Oga ended up with 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal.
On July 10th Lauren Jackson nailed 19 points in the second half and the Seattle Storm overcame the visiting Phoenix Mercury 89:78 at the Key Arena. Swin Cash added 14 points, while Sue Bird and Tanisha Wright secured 11 points apiece for the winners. Cappie Pondexter dropped 20 points for the Mercury. Diana Taurasi was held to 16 points in a loss. Back-to-back trebles from Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson allowed the Storm to build a 10-point lead late in the third frame. The hosts then did not look back stretching the gap to as many as 19 in the final quarter. The Mercury dropped the third out of the last four games. Yuko Oga netted 2 points making 2/2 free throws.
Her Phoenix is now 9-11 and covers the bottom of the Western Conference.
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