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EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 2/2/2010

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ABA

Standings

ABA Standings

Exhibition Team
1. Play2Win	10-3
2. Chico Rage	1-5
3. College Park	0-0
4. Smoky MJ	0-0
5. Arlington B.	0-1
6. Crusaders	0-1
7. Oklahoma	0-2
8. Modesto E.	0-5
NoCal Div.
1. S.Francisco R.	9-4
2. California SK	9-5
3. Clayton	8-3
4. Sacramento H.	7-8
5. Central Valley	3-9
North Central Div.
1. Chicago Steam	9-4
2. Columbus Crush	8-3
3. Lake Michigan	7-5
4. Detroit Hoops	6-3
5. Pittsburgh P.	6-3
6. Kansas City S.	4-0
7. Cleveland R.	2-2
8. G.Rapids F.	0-2
9. Youngstown S.	0-2
10. Akron R.	0-5
Northeast Div.
1. Jersey Expr.	10-3
2. NY Thunder	9-3
3. NY Red Riders	6-8
4. Maryland M.	6-9
5. Tri-City Suns	3-9
Pacific Northwest Div.
1. Seattle M.	6-4
2. Seattle ZG	3-0
3. Everett	2-2
4. Spokane Sunz	1-1
5. Washington R.	1-6
SoCal Div.
1. Compton C.	4-2
2. San Diego S.	4-4
3. LA Slam	4-5
4. Las Vegas A.	2-0
5. Riverside R.	2-3
6. Honolulu	1-1
7. California BB	1-3
South Central Div.
1. Kentucky S.	11-6
2. Kentucky B.	9-7
3. W.Virginia B.	5-8
4. St.Louis S.	0-3
Southeast Div.
1. Music City Stars	9-3
2. Mississippi B.	4-5
3. Florida Th.	1-0
4. Charlotte	1-2
5. Columbus Life	1-4
6. Carolina K.	0-0
7. Ga PROWL	0-1
Southwest Div.
1. SE Texas M.	16-3
2. N.Texas F.	9-3
3. Texas Fuel	3-6
4. Dallas G.	2-1
5. W.Texas W.	2-5
6. Texas Ch.	0-2
7. Houston T.	0-5

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ARGENTINA

Standings - LigaA

LigaA Standings

1. Atenas	9-3
2. Lanus	9-5
3. La Union	9-6
4. Penarol	8-4
5. Boca Jrs	8-6
6. Regatas C.	8-6
7. Quimsa	7-5
8. Union S.	7-6
9. Libertad	7-6
10. Sionista	7-7
11. Cicl.Olimpico	6-6
12. Gimnasia CR	6-8
13. Estudiantes	5-8
14. Obras	4-8
15. C.Entrerriano	4-10
16. Quilmes MP	2-12

Standings - TNA

TNA Standings

TNA1
1. Argentino	3-0
2. Club 9	2-0
3. El Nacional	2-1
4. Ciclista	1-2
5. San Mart.MJ	1-2
6. Bragado	1-3
7. San Mart.C.	1-3
TNA2
1. Obera TC	3-0
2. A.Italiana	2-1
3. Firmat SF	1-2
4. Belgrano SN	1-2
5. Alma Juniors	1-2
6. Independ.T.	1-2

Stats Leaders - LigaA

Points Per Game

David JACKSON
  La Union
  (196-G-82)
  Avg: 19.1

1. Jackson, La Union	19.1
2. Funes, C.Entrer.	18.6
3. Assie, Quilmes MP	17.3
4. Gonzalez, Quimsa	17.0
5. Cequeira, Sionista	16.8
6. Williams, Olimpico.	16.7
7. Moodie, Boca Jrs	16.6
8. Gutierrez, Penarol	16.2
9. Lo Grippo, Atenas	16.2
10. Cutley, C.Entr.	16.0

Rebounds Per Game

Federico KAMMERICHS
  Regatas C.
  (203-F/C-80)
  Avg: 12.7

1. Kammerichs, Regat.	12.7
2. Williams, Union S.	7.8
3. Rollins, Gimnasia.	7.7
4. Gonzalez, Quimsa	7.6
5. Wolkowyski, Libertad.	7.4
6. Assie, Quilmes MP	7.3
7. McFarlan, Union S.	7.3
8. Leiva, Penarol	7.2
9. Osborne, La Union	6.9
10. Pelussi, Libertad.	6.7

Assists Per Game

Luis CEQUEIRA
  Sionista
  (180-G-85)
  Avg: 4.9

1. Cequeira, Sionista	4.9
2. Victoriano, Lanus	4.3
3. Martinez, Sionista	4.1
4. Labaque, Obras	3.8
5. Franco, Estudiantes	3.6
6. Ginobili, Libertad S.	3.4
7. Salles, La Union	3.3
8. Cadillac, C.Entrer.	3.1
9. Williams, Olimpico.	3.1
10. Figueroa, Aten.	3.0

Steals Per Game

Frank WILLIAMS
  Olimpico LB
  (191-G-80)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Williams, Olimpico.	2.4
2. Victoriano, Lanus	1.8
3. Funes, C.Entrer.	1.8
4. Franco, Estudiantes	1.7
5. Moldu, Libertad S.	1.7
6. Woodward, Boca Jrs	1.6
7. Lopez, Quilmes MP	1.6
8. Labaque, Obras	1.6
9. Pelussi, Libertad S.	1.6
10. Lane, C.Entrerria.	1.5

Blocks Per Game

Federico KAMMERICHS
  Regatas C.
  (203-F/C-80)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Kammerichs, Regat.	1.5
2. Alston, Boca Jrs	1.3
3. Johnson, Lanus	1.1
4. Assie, Quilmes MP	1.0
5. Rollins, Gimnasia.	1.0
6. Mata, Penarol	0.9
7. Williams, Union S.	0.9
8. Zanotti, Regatas C.	0.8
9. Gonzalez, Quimsa	0.8
10. Leiva, Penar.	0.8

Stats Leaders - TNA

Points Per Game

Derrick MILLER
  Bragado
  (202-C/F-78)
  Avg: 21.8

1. Miller, Bragado	21.8
2. Elsener, El Nacional	17.9
3. Melo, Z*Indepe.	17.4
4. Tomatis, Alma Juniors	16.4
5. Williams, Independ.T.	15.5
6. Truscott, San M.	15.3
7. Barlasina, San M.	15.3
8. Wilkerson, Ciclista	15.2
9. Ceruti, San M.	15.2
10. Ford, Belgrano	15.1

Rebounds Per Game

Louis TRUSCOTT
  San Mart.C.
  (199-F-78)
  Avg: 9.1

1. Truscott, San M.	9.1
2. Ford, Belgrano SN	8.9
3. Williams, Club 9	8.2
4. Williams, Independ.T.	8.0
5. Espinoza, Argentino	7.9
6. Kornegay, A.Ita.	7.8
7. Benjamin, San M.	7.8
8. Leith, Firmat SF	7.8
9. Frey, A.Italiana	7.5
10. Wilkerson, Ciclis.	7.4

Assists Per Game

Julian OLMEDO
  Bragado
  (187-G-77)
  Avg: 4.3

1. Olmedo, Bragado	4.3
2. La Bella, Obera TC	3.1
3. Palacios, Firmat S.	2.9
4. Lauro, Z*Indepe.	2.6
5. Gandoy, Belgrano SN	2.6
6. Ceci, Argentino	2.5
7. Safar, Argentino	2.4
8. Eiguren, Firmat SF	2.3
9. Sartorelli, San M.	2.3
10. Perez, El Nacion.	2.2

Steals Per Game

Alexis ELSENER
  El Nacional
  (196-G-88)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Elsener, El Nacional	2.5
2. La Bella, Obera TC	2.3
3. Castets, Obera TC	2.1
4. Fernandez, Alma J.	1.9
5. Giletta, Alma Juniors	1.8
6. Williams, Independ.T.	1.8
7. Eiguren, Firmat SF	1.7
8. Schoppler, A.Italiana	1.6
9. Castelli, Independ.T.	1.6
10. Clayton, Firmat	1.6

Blocks Per Game

Jeremy CLAYTON
  Firmat SF
  (201-F-86)
  Avg: 1.7

1. Clayton, Firmat SF	1.7
2. Francis, Argentino	1.6
3. Williams, Club 9	1.5
4. Espinoza, Argentino	1.3
5. Williams, Independ.T.	1.3
6. Kornegay, A.Ita.	1.2
7. Ford, Belgrano SN	1.0
8. Giorgi, Obera TC	1.0
9. Robinson, Argentino	0.9
10. Nwankwo, El Nacion.	0.8

Liga A week recap - by Facundo Iatzky
After the interruption of All star game Liga A resumed with a lot of action. In the top of the standings things are even. La union Formosa remains in first position, but they have one game more played than the rest. Atenas will occupatte this first position when they play the games that they owe. Penarol has some games to be played too and they could also overcome La union. Then Boca is in a very good position after a huge victory in Formosa. Quimsa won against Olimpico in the classic and now can go quietly to Matr del Plata to play the liga de las americas final 4 this weekend.
In the bottom of the standings, Quilmes lost two straight games at home and is in a very complicated situation. Obras lost too and things start to get heavier. Gimnasia, Estudiantes and Central Entrerriano breath a little more.

players of the week:
Roman Gonzalez

(211-C-78)
Hakeem Rollins
Scott Cutley
Diego Lo Grippo
Carlos Schattmann (194-G-87)
Nicolas Romano (197-F/C-87)
Kyle Lamonte (191-G-84, agency: KMG Sports Management, college: William Carey)
Ruben Wolkowyski (207-C-73)
Dionisio Gomez
Luis Cequeira

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AUSTRIA

Kapfenberg Bulls sign Croatian Center Ante Dugum - by Stefan Prager
A few days before the Cup Final 4 in Oberwart the Kapfenberg Bulls have signed Croatian Center Ante Dugum (210-C-88). Dugum almost played his entire career for Zadar. 2008/09 he played for Cedevita Zagreb. The 21 years old Center played for nearly every Croatian Junior National Team. He had his first games for the Bulls during the Austrian Cup FInal Four in Oberwart. Meanwhile Shooting Guard Zan Vrecko (194-G-86, agency: Court Side) has left the club.

Standings - 2.Bundesliga

2.Bundesliga Grundurchgang Standings

East
1. Basket 2000	8-2
2. Mistelbach	7-3
3. Danube City	7-3
4. Mattersb.R.	5-5
5. Baden BJ	4-6
6. Amstetten F.	4-6
7. Vienna 87	3-7
8. Modling	2-8
South
1. Klagenfurt	6-0
2. Gratkorn	2-2
3. Villach	2-2
4. ATSE Graz	2-4
5. UBSC Graz 2	0-4
West
1. Schwaz	9-1
2. Dornbirn	9-1
3. Salzburg	4-6
4. SVO/BRG	3-7
5. Feldkirch	3-7
6. UBBC Enns	2-8

PlayOffs Standings

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BALTIC LEAGUE

Sandis Buskevics leaves Ventspils - by Eurobasket News
Sandis Buskevics (190-G-77) has decided not to prolong his contract with the Latvian champions Ventpsils. The 32-year-old guard signed for the team back in Decmeber. He averaged 7.0 points, 3.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game in EuroCup. In LBL his stats read 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists per appearance. In Baltic League Sandis Buskevics tallied 5.8 points, 5.8 assists and 2.3 boards. Last season Buskevics spent in Italy playing for Snaidero Udine. The guard averaged 3.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.

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BELARUS

Standings - Premier League

Premier League Standings

1. Minsk-2006	24-0
2. OZAA Osipov.	19-5
3. Grodno-93	16-6
4. Sozh Gomel	12-12
5. Lokomotiv	10-11
6. BNTU	6-18
7. Vitalyur	5-18
8. Temp-OSHVSM	1-23

Minsk-2006 remains undefeated after the trip to Grodno - by Eurobasket News
Minsk-2006 remains undefeated after the trip to Grodno and improved to 24-0 record on top. On January 29th Minsk-2006 rolled over Grodno-93 87:78 in overtime. The hosts trailed 3 points at the halftime however tied the game at the end of the fourth period, while Minsk-2006 produced 10-2 to remain hot. On January 30th Minsk-2006 overcame Grodno team 86:78 with the wins in the first three periods.
OZAA improved to 19-5 record in the second position after two victories over BNTU. At first the favorites produced 96:56 and then added 87:68 victory.

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BELGIUM

Stats Leaders - Division I

Points Per Game

Timothy BLACK
  Antwerp
  (178-G-81)
  Avg: 17.9

1. Black, Antwerp	17.9
2. Greene, Aalstar	17.3
3. McNeal, M.Hainaut	17.2
4. Melson, Gent	15.6
5. Banks, Liege	15.3
6. Green, Liege	15.1
7. Wilson, Verviers-Pep.	14.8
8. Lojeski, Oostende	14.8
9. Raymond, Aalstar	14.5
10. Wilson, Aalst.	14.3

Rebounds Per Game

Will THOMAS
  Liege
  (201-F-86)
  Avg: 9.4

1. Thomas, Liege	9.4
2. Ebong, M.Hainaut	8.4
3. Randle, Gent	7.9
4. Young, Leuven	7.4
5. Merriex, Aalstar	6.9
6. Hilliard, Verviers.	6.5
7. Riddick, Charleroi	6.3
8. Pelle, Oostende	6.2
9. Brown, Antwerp	6.2
10. Barber, Aalst.	5.8

Assists Per Game

Stanley BURRELL
  Verviers-Pep.
  (190-G-84)
  Avg: 5.3

1. Burrell, Verviers.	5.3
2. Loubry, Gent	4.3
3. Green, Liege	4.2
4. Gill, Oostende	4.1
5. Bosco, Gent	3.9
6. Hamilton, Charleroi	3.3
7. Tabu, Charleroi	3.2
8. Johnson, Charleroi	3.0
9. McNeal, M.Hainaut	3.0
10. Black, Antwe.	2.9

Steals Per Game

Bryan HOPKINS
  Antwerp
  (183-G-83)
  Avg: 2.8

1. Hopkins, Antwerp	2.8
2. Gill, Oostende	2.5
3. Hill, Charleroi	2.4
4. Thomas, Liege	2.3
5. Greene, Aalstar	2.1
6. Black, Antwerp	2.1
7. Broyles, Charleroi	2.1
8. Green, Liege	2.0
9. Conlan, M.Hainaut	2.0
10. Stokes, Aalst.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Andre RIDDICK
  Charleroi
  (208-C-73)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Riddick, Charleroi	1.5
2. Wilkinson, Charleroi	1.2
3. Wilson, Verviers-Pep.	1.0
4. Pelle, Oostende	1.0
5. Randle, Gent	0.8
6. Barber, Aalstar	0.7
7. Costner, M.Hainaut	0.7
8. Tofi, Verviers-Pep.	0.7
9. McNeal, M.Hainaut	0.7
10. Drobnjak, Oosten.	0.7

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BOSNIA

Round 16 - Review - by Miljan Veskovic
KK Sutjeska Foca made a biggest surprise in the current basketball championship securing a victory in front of the amazing home crowd against the league leader Igokea 70:68. Very important points in the struggle for survival in Bosnian D1 remaned in Zenica where the home team Celik prevailed against Slavija 68:67. For the hosts Ramo Rizvic (199-G-86) 16, Ermin Suljic (200-F/C-87) 13 and for the guests Sasa Mihajllovic 23, Miroslav Cubrilo 16. Borac Nektar led by Jovan Zdravkovic (178-G-78, agency: Interperformances) 14 points and 5 assists, secured the triumph in home court against high ranking Capljina Lasta 86:69. Sloboda Dita celebrated against Leotar 68:58, while Mladost Mrkonjic Grad took over Grude in very interesting game 79:76. The only visiting victory in this round made BC Zrinjski who celebrated against Hercegovac by 78:84.

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BRAZIL

Standings - BNL

NBB Standings

1. Universo/BRB	12-1
2. Pitagoras/Minas	9-4
3. Ciser/Joinville	8-4
4. Flamengo	8-4
5. Vivo/Franca	7-3
6. CETAF	6-7
7. Pinheiros/Sky	6-7
8. Amigao/Assis	5-7
9. GRSA/Bauru	5-7
10. Londrina	5-8
11. Paulistano	4-6
12. S.Jose/Vinac	4-6
13. Palmeiras/Lupo	3-9
14. Saldanha	2-11

NBB Teams Change Coachs - by Paulo Freire
Coach, Marco Aurelio Pegolo, the Chu, terminated his contract with the Lupo / Palmeiras / Araraquara and will not be over the Head Coach position at Araraquara.
The directors board of Palmeiras / Lupo / Araraquara confirmed on Saturday morning (30/01), the arrival of Daniel Wattfy as new coach. He will be the replacement until the end of the 2009/10 season on the NBB. Chui, may appear in the bench of the Pinheiros / Sky, as an assistant coach, reportedly by some rumors.

Wattfy began his coaching career in Franca in the year of 2000 after nine seasons as an assistant coach of Helio Rubens. Between 2004 and 2006, he coached the Ulbra / Torres (RS), and between 2007 and 2008, the FTC / EAD from Salvador (BA).

Another Team that will change his coach is Saldanha da Gama.

Coach Aldo Machado Jnior no longer responds as the coach of Saldanha da Gama. He quit the work on Saturday afternoon (30/01) and now the interim coach of the Alarico Duarte, important character of basketball ES, as a director.
We were taken by surprise by the departure of Aldo. The group was sad, but we also know that this is part of the game. We respect his decision. I will take the team on as an interim coach until a new coach come to the club, 'said Alarico.

Paulistano has new PG directly from Italy - by Paulo Freire
Paulistano Team has a new Point Guard, Paulinho Boracini player who stood out in Mogi das Cruzes, then played at the EC Pinheiros, and had been playing in Italy's second division in the last seasons.
He had his transaction situation approved by the federation.
The new player pleased coach Joo Marcelo Leite, because he is a player who will help a lot since the lost of Fernando Penna, Dede and Edu Mariano that arent health.
''It's a great player with a lot technical qualities. Will compose the squad well and will be very helpful to our sequence in the NBB, 'said the coach.

Paulinho Boracini

(183-G-84) is expect to organize the team and hel with his score ability.

Universo/BRB edge Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro - by Eurobasket News
Universo/BRB claimed an 81:73 win in the key game of the round in NBB. They toppled the defending champions Flamengo on the road to improve at 12-1 record on top of the standings. Guilherme Giovannoni (202-F-80, agency: Interperformances) masterminded the victory with 21 points. Valtinho Silva (187-G-77, agency: Interperformances) contributed 19 points in the victory. Marcelinho Machado (199-F/G-75, agency: Interperformances) responded with 21 points for Flamengo. The hosts were up by five points at the first break but conceded an 8:25 run from Universo/BRB in the third quarter to enter the final frame down by 13 points. The visitors stayed calm in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome at the end.
Pitagoras/Minas climbed to the second spot in the standings after they narrowly defeated Sao Jose/Vinac 89:86. Minas trailed by 5 points at the interval but managed to find out the way back into the saddle and eked out a narrow victory at the end. Luiz Felipe Campos (191-G-80, college: BYU) knocked down 23 points to pace the charge. Murilo da Rosa (210-C/F-83, agency: Arik Krayn Services) added 16 points in the winning effort. Fulvio de Assis

(187-G-81) accounted for game-high 25 points for Sao Jose/Vinac in defeat.
Joinville earned the eighth win as they handled Cetaf 81:70 away from home. Andre Goes

(195-G/F-87) unloaded 17 points to lead well-balanced offensive effort. Tiago Valentin de Lima (201-C/F-81) had 16 points in the win. Manuil De Souza (212-C-79, agency: Interperformances) responded with 12 points for Cetaf.

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BULGARIA

BC Euroins-Cherno More sign Igor Bakovic - by Eurobasket
BC Euroins-Cherno More agreed terms with 25-year old Bosnian center Igor Bakovic (211-C-85). Bakovic played most recently at ETB Wohnbau Baskets Essen (Germany). While playing 3 games for ETB Wohnbau this season he averaged 2.3ppg and 4.0rpg. Bakovic is a very experienced player. He played also pro basketball in Austria, Germany and Greece.
By Eurobasket Data Center

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Aaron HARPER
  Levski
  (199-G/F-81)
  Avg: 24.9

1. Harper, Levski	24.9
2. Durchev, Chernomo.	21.0
3. Bozov, Balkan	20.8
4. Mirakovski, Cherno M.	20.5
5. Cole, Levski	20.3
6. Angelov, Yambol	17.6
7. Brown, Chernomo.	17.6
8. Gruev, Rilski Sport	17.5
9. Kyosev, Cherno M.	16.5
10. Dimitrov, Spa.	16.2

Rebounds Per Game

Bruce BROWN
  Chernomorets
  (213-C-83)
  Avg: 9.3

1. Brown, Chernomo.	9.3
2. Peterson, Rilski S.	8.2
3. Brown, Lukoil A.	8.0
4. Antic, Lukoil A.	7.8
5. Radev, Balkan	7.7
6. Kennerly, Spart.	7.3
7. Burgess, Rilski Sport	7.1
8. Dimitrov, Spart.	6.6
9. Morton, Chernomo.	6.5
10. Yanev, Cherno Mo.	6.5

Assists Per Game

Walker RUSSELL
  Lukoil A.
  (183-G-82)
  Avg: 5.5

1. Russell, Lukoil A.	5.5
2. Aleksiev, Chernomo.	5.4
3. Jones, Rilski Sport	5.4
4. Gruev, Rilski Sport	4.7
5. Webb, Cherno More	4.1
6. Frasor, Levski	3.8
7. Velikov, Levski	3.4
8. Mirakovski, Cherno M.	3.3
9. Dimitrov, Spart.	3.3
10. Radionov, Yamb.	3.2

Steals Per Game

Julian RADIONOV
  Yambol
  (188-G-79)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Radionov, Yambol	2.5
2. Russell, Lukoil A.	2.1
3. Wells, Lukoil A.	2.1
4. Lilov, Balkan	2.1
5. Harper, Levski	2.1
6. Bozov, Balkan	1.9
7. Kyosev, Cherno M.	1.8
8. Angelov, Yambol	1.8
9. Dimitrov, Spart.	1.7
10. Zhelev, Cherno.	1.6

Blocks Per Game

Ernest BROWN
  Beijing
  (213-C-79)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Brown, Lukoil A.	1.5
2. Brown, Chernomo.	1.4
3. Earl, Yambol	0.9
4. Cole, Levski	0.9
5. Radev, Balkan	0.8
6. Peterson, Rilski S.	0.8
7. Gocevski, Yambol	0.8
8. Doychinov, Cherno M.	0.7
9. Veselovs, Cherno M.	0.7
10. Burgess, Rilski Spo.	0.6

NBL: Round 14 review - by Eurobasket News
Rilski Sport - Yambol 77-86
Yambol grabbed valuable road win against Rilski Sportist improving to 6-8 in Bulgarian top division. Stanislav Govedarov (185-G-80) led the scorers in victory with 27 points, while Dimitar Angelov (202-G/F-79, agency: Interperformances) followed with 20 pts and 6 rebounds. Rilski (5-9) got 21 pts and 7 assists from Aleksandar Gruev (187-G-83).

Levski - Spartak P. 106-73
11-3 for the second ranked Levski and 5-9 for Spartak Pleven after this game. Aaron Harper (199-G/F-81, agency: Strategic Sports, college: Mississippi) and Donald Cole (204-C-81, agency: Edge Sports, college: Sam Houston St.) delivered 26 and 25 points respectively for the hosts. Aaron Harper pulled down 11 rebounds beside that. In the loosing squad, Todor Todorov (198-F-82) netted 11 points.

Cherno More - Lukoil A. 74-83
The champions Lukoil Academic recorded another win in NBL. This time the team defeated Euroins Cherno more in Varna 83-74. After 17-17 in the final minutes of the first quarter Lukoil took the lead and never gave it back. At one point in the second it was up to 19 points and the half ended 33-49. In the second half at times the hosts managed to cut the deficit to 10 or less points but never really threathened the lead of Lukoil Academic. And so the champions recored another win and continue to be on top of the standings. Riste Stefanov (198-G-83, agency: Interperformances) continued his good form and finished with 26 points. Willie Deane (186-G-80, agency: Higher Vision Sports, college: Purdue) added 17 and 8 rebounds and Pero Antic (210-F-82, agency: Interperformances) added 13 and 6. For the hosts Dimitar Mirakovski (180-G-81, agency: Interperformances) scored 22 points and the youngster Tihomir Zhelev had 19, including 5 3-pointers, 6 steals and 5 assists. In the next round Lukoil Academic will meet Levski in Sofia in the derby game of NBL while Euroins Cherno more will host Balkan in Varna. *by Valentin Anguelov

Balkan - Chernomorets 106-109 OT
OT win for Chernomorets, whose leading scorer was Martin Durchev (200-G-87) with 29 points. Bruce Brown (213-C-83, college: Hampton) also had very important role in this victory adding 23 points and 10 rebounds. Jordan Bozov (191-G-79, agency: Interperformances) shined in loss draining 40 points and Atanas Radev (200-F-81) followed with 31. Chernomorets 5-9, Balkan 6-8.

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CROATIA

A1, Round 13: Three-way tie on top - by Eurobasket News
Dubrovnik - Sibenik 101-74
Easy one for Dubrovnik, who jumped to 5-8 in Croatian top division. The hosts had 7 players with double-digits in scoring last night. Aleksandar Scepanovic (198-G-82) led the way with 18 pts. In Sibenik (3-10), Mario Filipovic (195-G-88) netted 20 pts.

Dubrava - KK Split 86-79
Dubrava was better than Split joining it with 7-6 score. Igor Maric (196-F-85) was totally the best player in this victory registering double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds. In the loosing squad, Ivan Mimica (193-G-80) delivered 21 pts.

Svjetlost - Kastela 79-73
9th victory of the season for Svjetlost, who got 24 points and 16 rebounds from Jurica Spahija. Domagoj Norac (186-G-82) also had very important role adding 15 points and 10 assists. Stipe Rezic (201-G/F-89) and Ljubo Samadan (208-C/F-83) (9 rebs) collected 22 and 21 pts respectively in defeat.

Darda - Trogir 82-83
Thriller win for Trogir, who moved up to 8-5. Luka Drezga this time top-scored in Trogir with 26 points. Toni Bizaca (202-F-82) followed with 16 points and 14 boards, but shooting only 1 of 8 from behind the arc. Marko Mandic (189-G-80) posted 19 pts for Darda, who dropped to 9-4 and is not alone on top any more.

Borik - Zabok 78-79 OT
Zabok grabbed OT win against Borik joining Darda and Svjetlost on top of A1 standings with 9-4. Ante Krapic (202-F-85) led the winners with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Teo Petani (190-G-88) replied with 23 points and 8 rebounds in Borik (5-8).

Stats Leaders - A1

Points Per Game

Toni BIZACA
  Trogir
  (202-F-82)
  Avg: 25.4

1. Bizaca, Trogir	25.4
2. Vragovic, Dubrava	21.0
3. Spahija, Svjetlost	19.5
4. Samadan, Kastela	19.3
5. Mrva, Borik	18.1
6. Mimica, KK Split	18.0
7. Filipovic, Sibenik	17.4
8. Bilan, Sibenik	16.0
9. Basic, Dubrava	15.0
10. Krolo, Dar.	14.5

Rebounds Per Game

Jurica SPAHIJA
  Svjetlost
  (203-F/C-83)
  Avg: 10.6

1. Spahija, Svjetlost	10.6
2. Bilan, Sibenik	10.4
3. Bizaca, Trogir	8.3
4. Krapic, Zabok	7.2
5. Samadan, Kastela	7.0
6. Rahimic, Sibenik	7.0
7. Vukicevic, Svjetlost	6.9
8. Sakic, Dubrava	6.8
9. Krolo, Darda	6.6
10. Ridl, Dar.	6.6

Assists Per Game

Luka PETKOVIC
  Siroki Eronet
  (190-G-88)
  Avg: 6.1

1. Petkovic, Sibenik	6.1
2. Sumic, KK Split	4.5
3. Tomeljak, Zabok	4.5
4. Camagajevac, Darda	4.3
5. Cosic, Svjetlost	4.2
6. Norac, Svjetlost	3.8
7. Blajic, Trogir	3.8
8. Bosnjak, Dubrava	3.3
9. Kragic, Kastela	3.2
10. Radic, Dubrovn.	3.1

Steals Per Game

Vinko BOSNJAK
  Dubrava
  (186-G-80)
  Avg: 3.2

1. Bosnjak, Dubrava	3.2
2. Sumic, KK Split	2.8
3. Norac, Svjetlost	2.3
4. Petkovic, Sibenik	2.3
5. Tomeljak, Zabok	2.1
6. Cosic, Svjetlost	2.0
7. Blajic, Trogir	1.9
8. Kragic, Kastela	1.8
9. Vragovic, Dubrava	1.8
10. Scepanovic, Dub.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Jere MACURA
  KK Split
  (205-F-80)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Macura, KK Split	1.5
2. Bilan, Sibenik	1.1
3. Bizaca, Trogir	1.1
4. Kuljanin, Zabok	0.8
5. Kamaldin, Darda	0.8
6. Krolo, Darda	0.8
7. Sobin, KK Split	0.8
8. Vladovic, Sibenik	0.7
9. Ridl, Darda	0.6
10. Culjak, Dubra.	0.6

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CYPRUS

ROUND 14 - Highlights! - by Dr. Nasios Orinos

Etha's victory over Apoel was the highlight of round 14. Etha was ahead of the score most of the time with Apoel making a comeback at the end. Apoel seemed tired and did not have much passion to win the game. From Etha Wesbi had 23-points. From Apoel Heath finished the game with 29-points.

With Dragan Raca on the bench for the 1st time Apollon hoped to clinch the victory over Ael. Ael won the game by 12 (92-80) and advanced to its 10th victory.

Ael hopes to clinch the 1st position on the board.

With 4 games left in the regular season is definite that Ael will not loose another game. The team is in a great condition and there is no team good enough to beat Ael at this moment.

ROUND 14 - TOP SCORER
Heath - Apoel = 29 points

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DENMARK

Stats Leaders - Basketligaen

Points Per Game

Torre JOHNSON
  Bakken
  (198-F-85)
  Avg: 23.6

1. Johnson, Bakken	23.6
2. Kearse, SISU	22.8
3. Smith, Svendborg	22.7
4. Morris, Aabyhoj	21.5
5. Nielsen, Randers	20.4
6. Cavanuagh, Aalborg	20.0
7. Johansen, Naestved	18.6
8. Vance, Aalborg	18.5
9. Dennis, Naestved	18.0
10. Seilund, Amager	18.0

Rebounds Per Game

Chris CHRISTOFFERSEN
  Bakken
  (218-C-79)
  Avg: 10.7

1. Christoffers., Bak.	10.7
2. Morris, Aabyhoj	10.6
3. Miskovic, Randers	9.3
4. Vance, Aalborg	9.3
5. Iversen, Svendborg	9.2
6. Johansen, Naestved	9.1
7. Willis, Randers	8.9
8. Cavanuagh, Aalborg	7.7
9. Johnson, Bakken	7.6
10. Johnson, Horsens	7.3

Assists Per Game

D.J. SMEDLEY
  Randers
  (180-G-84)
  Avg: 6.6

1. Smedley, Randers	6.6
2. Rinkevicius, SISU	5.0
3. Jakobsen, Bakken	4.9
4. Bradley, Amager BK	4.7
5. Nielsen, Horsholm	4.7
6. Darboe, Horsholm	4.5
7. Smith, Svendborg	4.2
8. Dennis, Naestved	4.0
9. Claitt, Horsens IC	3.8
10. Christensen, Amager.	3.8

Steals Per Game

Johnell SMITH
  Svendborg
  (186-G-80)
  Avg: 2.9

1. Smith, Svendborg	2.9
2. Proctor, Bakken	2.1
3. Kearse, SISU	2.1
4. Fall, Horsens IC	1.8
5. Morris, Aabyhoj	1.7
6. Iversen, Svendborg	1.7
7. Dennis, Naestved	1.6
8. Nielsen, Horsholm	1.6
9. Nielsen, Randers	1.5
10. Kristiansen, Aalbo.	1.4

Blocks Per Game

Edward MORRIS
  Aabyhoj
  (203-F-84)
  Avg: 2.8

1. Morris, Aabyhoj	2.8
2. Christoffers., Bak.	2.1
3. Willis, Randers	1.7
4. Miskovic, Randers	1.3
5. Cavanuagh, Aalborg	1.3
6. Johnson, Bakken	1.3
7. Guyton, Aabyhoj	1.2
8. Seilund, Amager BK	1.0
9. Kalvelis, SISU	1.0
10. Baskauskas, Amager.	0.9

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D-LEAGUE

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Malik HAIRSTON
  San Antonio S.
  (198-G-87)
  Avg: 30.3

1. Hairston, Austin T.	30.3
2. Almond, Springfi.	26.9
3. Harris, Rio Grande	26.5
4. Williams, Sioux F.	25.7
5. Gaines, Idaho S.	23.9
6. Farmer, Reno B.	23.7
7. Powell, Albuquerque	22.5
8. Howard, Ft.Wayne.	22.4
9. Taylor, Idaho S.	22.1
10. Tolliver, Idaho.	21.4

Rebounds Per Game

Dwayne JONES
  Austin T.
  (211-C-83)
  Avg: 15.2

1. Jones, Austin T.	15.2
2. Dorsey, Rio Grande	13.2
3. Tolliver, Idaho S.	11.4
4. Kurz, Ft.Wayne MA	10.9
5. Bryant, Erie Bay H.	10.4
6. Reiner, Ft.Wayne.	10.2
7. Barron, Iowa E.	9.5
8. Harris, Rio Grande	9.5
9. Looby, Albuquerque	9.4
10. Cummings, Spri.	9.3

Assists Per Game

Curtis STINSON
  Iowa E.
  (187-G-83)
  Avg: 9.9

1. Stinson, Iowa E.	9.9
2. Conroy, Rio Grande	8.4
3. Jackson, Erie B.	7.6
4. Curry, Springfield A.	7.3
5. Lafayette, Ft.Wayne.	7.0
6. Shakur, Tulsa 66ers	7.0
7. Gaines, Idaho S.	6.9
8. Clinkscales, Erie B.	6.6
9. McLeod, Albuquer.	6.4
10. Anderson, Rio.	6.0

Steals Per Game

Orien GREENE
  Utah F.
  (193-G-82)
  Avg: 2.7

1. Greene, Utah F.	2.7
2. Trepagnier, Iowa E.	2.4
3. Gaines, Idaho S.	2.3
4. Stinson, Iowa E.	2.3
5. Baker, Dakota W.	2.0
6. Robinson, Reno B.	2.0
7. Shakur, Tulsa 66ers	2.0
8. Charlo, Reno B.	2.0
9. Jerrells, Austin T.	1.9
10. Jackson, Erie.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Gregory STIEMSMA
  Sioux Falls S.
  (211-C-85)
  Avg: 3.8

1. Stiemsma, Sioux F.	3.8
2. Looby, Albuquerque	3.5
3. Ajinca, Maine RC	3.1
4. Simmons, Idaho S.	2.9
5. Looby, Rio Grande	2.6
6. Trybanski, Reno B.	2.1
7. Jones, Austin T.	2.0
8. Simpson, Los A.	1.7
9. Benson, Reno B.	1.7
10. Reiner, Ft.Way.	1.6

Sunday's games (5) review - by Eurobasket News
Utah F. - Reno Bighorns 111-76
The Utah Flash didn't wait long to avenge Saturday night's three point loss to the Reno Bighorns. The Flash returned to the gym less than 24 hours after dropping one to Reno and came away with a dominating 111-76 victory Sunday. Utah was led by Gabe Pruitt (6'4''-G-86, college: USC) who scored 22 points on 8-12 shooting, and added five assists in the win. Gabe Pruitt led the way for the Flash with 22 points, shooting 4-6 from behind the three-point line. He was helped by Orien Greene, who had 20 points and Dontell Jefferson who had 16 points. Bennet Davis grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds while Brian Hamilton had a double double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Will Blalock led the Bighorns with 27 points. *Courtesy of www.ksl.com

Sioux Falls S. - Tulsa 66ers 113-106
Despite a team-high 22 points off the bench from Moses Ehambe, the Tulsa 66ers fell to the Sioux Falls Skyforce 113-106 Sunday at the Tulsa Convention Center. Reggie Williams (6'5''-G/F-86, agency: Interperformances, college: VMI) of the Skyforce led all scorers with 25 points. Led by Williams, the Skyforce (13-14) also finished with five players in double figures scoring, including a double-double from Johnson with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Sykes finished with 19 points and eight boards, while Goldwire added 15 points, both off the bench. McCray added 13 points and eight rebounds, and Greg Stiemsma contributed eight points and 10 boards. *Courtesy of www.oursportscentral.com

Iowa E. - Ft.Wayne MA 120-110
The Iowa Energy and Ft. Wayne Mad Ants have matched up seven times this season. Sunday night in Ft. Wayne, the Energy swept the season series against their Eastern conference rivals as they defeated the Mad Ants 120-110. Ft. Wayne jumped out to an early 28-21 lead as forward Rob Kurz scored eight points in the quarter for the home team. Iowa responded in the second quarter as center Courtney Sims scored the first five points of the quarter to bring the Energy within three. A 10-0 Iowa run midway through the quarter gave Iowa a lead it would not relinquish the rest of the night. The Mad Ants cut the lead to three with only 3:29 remaining in the game, but Iowa scored the next nine points to put the game away. Iowa's balanced attack, which featured seven players in double figures, was led by Curtis Stinson

(6'2''-G-83, college: Iowa St.) and Earl Barron, who scored 23 points each. Stinson also recorded 12 assists in the win as the Energy moved to 22-6 with the win. Ft. Wayne, who dropped to 10-17 with the loss, was led by Kurz's 26 point, 14 rebound effort. *Courtesy of www.oursportscentral.com

Springfield A. - Maine RC 90-111
The Red Claws took their fifth straight win with a 111-90 victory over the visiting Springfield Armor on Sunday in front of a sellout crowd at the Portland Expo. It was the Red Claws twelfth straight sellout. Already with a nine-point advantage, Maine opened the fourth quarter on an 11-2 run to take a 91-73 lead and would coast the rest of the way. Recently acquired Russell Robinson (6'1''-G-86) came just shy of a triple-double for the Red Claws with 20 points, 11 assists and 8 steals. Robinson, one of three players joined the team this weekend, earned adidas Player of the Game honors for his efforts. Maine's Trey Gilder had a strong game with 20 points and nine assists while adding four rebounds and three steals. Paul Davis, who officially joined the team just before game time, scored 20 points with seven rebounds and three blocked shots in his first game with the Red Claws. Morris Almond led the Armor with 22 points on 14 of 16 attempts from the stripe to go with five boards. This was the sixth time this month and eighth time this season that the two teams have matched up against each other to continue their East Conference rivalry. Maine improves their record to 18-9 on the season, good for second in the conference, while Springfield falls to 5-20. *Courtesy of www.oursportscentral.com

Los Angeles D. - Rio Grande 110-112
Rio Grande Valley Vipers' coach Chris Finch message to his players after their 112-110 victory against Los Angeles? Don't pat yourselves on the back too much. Yes, the Vipers came away a victory to improved to 20-6 overall and 10-1 at Dodge Arena, but jeez, it didn't really have to be so difficult to get it. Michael Harris (6'6''-F-83, college: Rice) led the Vipers with 27 points and 10 rebounds for his ninth double-double. Antonio Anderson had 19 points and Garrett Temple had 17 points with a team-best seven assists. The D-Fenders were led by Diamon Simpson's 25 points, including 15 in the first quarter. Joe Crawford had 22 points, including three on a 26-footer that pulled the D-Fenders to within 111-110 with 8.5 seconds remaining. *Courtesy of www.themonitor.com

Former NBA Center Paul Davis Joins Maine Red Claws - by Surujh Roopnarine
Paul Davis (6'11''-C-84, college: Michigan St.), a 6-11 center out of Michigan State, joined the Maine Red Claws this weekend, making his debut during last night's 111-90 victory over the Springfield Armor.
Davis tied for a team-high 20 points to go along with seven rebounds and three blocks in 24 minutes.
The 34th selection of the 2006 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, Davis began this season with the Washington Wizards, but was released in November after appearing in two games (five points).
He spent his first three-seasons in the NBA with the Clippers, appearing in a total of 80 games. His best season was in 2008-09 where in 27 games he averaged 4.0 points and 2.5 rebounds.

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EBA

All-stars win !Big Capitol Division Match-up - by Justin Moore
The Metropolitan All-Stars and NoVa Hawks met in a big Capitol Division match-up. The Hawks traveled to MD to play in front of a hostile Metro crowd The All-stars are led by Big man in the middle Calvin Brown (6'9''-C-83, college: Norfolk St.) and The Hawks are led by Angelo Hernandez (6'3''-G, college: N.Carolina A&T) and Elyon Bush (6'7''-F-85, college: Delaware St.). The Hawks and All-stars traded Buckets blow for blow through the 1st period but The All-stars high-scoring guard Antwon Hawkins (6'5''-G, college: District of Col.) came out in attack mode putting the All-stars ahead but Hawks guard Justin Baker (6'4''-G, college: Mary Washington) nailed 2 big three's pushing Nova infront 32-23 at the end of the 1st. The 2nd period the Allstars went to there Big Man duo of Calvin Brown and Burgess williams to put the Hawks and take the lead in the period but the Hawks style of play and talented players keep them in it and at half the two teams were even 51-51. Angelo Hernandez came out on a mission scoring on an array of buckets and slashes to the cup getting the All-stars front line in foul trouble also Ed Jones (6'7''-F, college: N.Carolina A&T) was key in there run but thats when Antwon Hawkins of the All-star went on a scoring assault putting in a game high 35pts putting the finishing touch on the hawksks in the 3rd period 84-76 and Metro never looked back taking the hawks down 116-102. Here are the top scorers listed below.

Metro All-stars
Antwon Hawkins-35pts
Calvin Brown-21pts
Burgess Williams (6'10''-C-82, college: W.Virginia St.)-15pts
Eric Wilkins (6'4''-G, college: Miami, FL)-12pts

NoVa Hawks
Ed Jones-23pts
Angelo Hernandez-22pts
Justin Baker-21pts
Elyon Bush 15pts <<>><<>>

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ESTONIA

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Charron FISHER
  Kalev/Cramo
  (193-G/F-85)
  Avg: 24.2

1. Fisher, Kalev/Cr.	24.2
2. McGee, Kuremaa	18.8
3. Kriisa, Rakvere	18.1
4. Kurg, Kuremaa	17.9
5. Reed, Tallinna Kalev	17.8
6. Toome, TTU K.	16.9
7. Akognon, Kalev/Cr.	16.3
8. Covington, Tallin.	16.1
9. Raap, Parnu	15.3
10. Kikerpill, Valga We.	14.3

Rebounds Per Game

Brett MCGEE
  Kuremaa
  (198-G/F-84)
  Avg: 10.6

1. McGee, Kuremaa	10.6
2. Reed, Tallinna Kalev	10.0
3. Toome, TTU K.	9.2
4. Fisher, Kalev/Cr.	9.1
5. Keerles, Kalev/Cr.	8.4
6. Erm, Parnu	8.0
7. Winston, Kuremaa	7.9
8. Kriisa, Rakvere	7.8
9. Tagamets, Valga W.	7.7
10. Ringmets, Par.	7.5

Assists Per Game

Valmo KRIISA
  Rakvere
  (190-G-74)
  Avg: 5.1

1. Kriisa, Rakvere	5.1
2. Sokk, Kalev/Cramo	4.7
3. Rannula, Valga Welg	3.8
4. Sokk, TU/Rock	3.5
5. Leppik, TU/Rock	3.4
6. Saage, Rakvere	3.3
7. Winston, Kuremaa	3.3
8. Raap, Parnu	2.5
9. Tein, TU/Rock	2.4
10. Tamm, TTU.	2.3

Steals Per Game

Rannar RAAP
  Parnu
  (187-G-92)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Raap, Parnu	2.5
2. Saage, Rakvere	2.5
3. Leppik, TU/Rock	2.3
4. Covington, Tallin.	2.3
5. Veideman, Rakvere	2.1
6. Kurg, Kuremaa	1.9
7. Karner, Parnu	1.9
8. McGee, Kuremaa	1.8
9. Erm, Parnu	1.8
10. Tamm, TTU.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Kennyetta JOHNSON
  Kalev/Cramo
  (210-C-78)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Johnson, Kalev/Cr.	2.6
2. Toome, TTU K.	1.7
3. Talts, TU/Rock	1.5
4. McGee, Kuremaa	1.2
5. Kitsing, TU/Rock	1.0
6. Hallik, Rakvere	1.0
7. Morrison, TU/Rock	0.9
8. Saks, TTU K.	0.8
9. Ringmets, Parnu	0.7
10. Viiask, TU/Ro.	0.7

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FINLAND

Kerava Energia Team sign Kingsley Oguchi - by Eurobasket
Kerava Energia Team (1st Division) strengthened their roster with addition of 23-year old Nigerian guard Kingsley Oguchi (193-G-87, college: S.Carol.-Aiken). Oguchi played most recently at Univ.of S.Carolina - Aiken (NCAA) in the U.S. It will be his first year in professional basketball. S.Carol.-Aiken (NCAA2): 9.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.0apg and 1.5spg. His first game in Finland was quite successful. He lead Kerava ET to a victory over Kaarinan Ura 82-71. Oguchi was best team scorer with 24 points.
By Eurobasket Data Center

KORISLIIGA: YMCA LPR winning again - by Rauno Hurmalainen
Korisliiga, round 30: Monday night's TV-game YMCA Lappeenranta vs Vilpas Vikings (Salo). YMCA LPR (17-13) with tougher 'D'efense and better shooting winning after three
lost games. Vilpas (6-24) losing the 8th contest in a row: 88-74 (42-41). Quarters: 23-17, 19-24, 22-12, 24-21. YMCA LPR Head Coach Jarmo Laitinen : 'We had better defense
during the second half. Newcomer Akeem Scott

(186-G-83, college: High Point) was very good. He brings us energy and fits very well on our roster'. Vilpas Head Coach Philip Dejworek : 'I'm not satisfied with our defense. Must give credit for the opponent knocking down open shots. Our next two home games (vs Kauhajoki and Forssa) are very important. We better win those games. If not, it will be rough time'.
YMCA Lappeenranta - Vilpas 88-74 (42-41) (JaSon Stamper 21/9, Robert Turner 19/6a, Sami Pekkola 15, Akeem Scott 12/4a - Roope Ahonen 20, Lawrence Hamm 17/9, Charlie Burgess 17/4a).

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FRANCE

Pro B : Markets - by Laurent Maugein
Lavar Simmons (201-F/C-83, agency: Hart Sports Mngm, college: Master's) signs for ESSM Le Portel Cote d'Opale
Abdoulaye N'Diaye is injured. So ESSM Le Portel Cote d'Opale recruited a medical joker. It's the bahameen, Lavar Simmons.
Free agent since the end of the last season, Lavar played in Boulazac Basket Dordogne with some Ronnie Taylor. After having played together in Brest in 2007/2008 and to Boulazac Basket Dordogne in 2008/2009. They join in ESSM Le Portel Cote d'Opale.
Lavar Simmons is a good shooter and an excellent defender. He scored 10.4ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 64.2%, FT: 70.3% in 24 games.

Boulazac Basket Dordogne recruits Jones-Jennings
At Boulazac Basket Dordogne, it's Ivan Almonte (198-F-81, college: Florida Intern.) who is injured. Sylvain Lautie appealed to Rashad Jennings (203-F-84, agency: Buck Andre, college: UALR).
Known for the big defensive qualities, Rashad was without a club since November 2009. He made the pre-season with Philadelphia 76ers.
In 2008-2009, this excellent rebounder played in Germany in Pro A with Munich. Major player, he compiled 8.1ppg (FGP: 51.1%, FT: 40.3%), 10.1rpg and 1.4bpg

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GERMANY

Josh Carter (EWE Baskets Oldenburg) Post Game Thoughts To 68 -59 Win Over Alba Berlin - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
Josh Carter (201-G/F-88, college: Texas A&M) is a 20 year old 201 cm shooting guard/small forward playing his first season in Germany for the BBL champions EWE Baskets Oldenburg. He is from Dallas, Texas and played four years at Texas A & M. In the fall of 205, he was a 16 year old freshman on the team. N his senior year, he played 34 games averaging 13.8ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 43.3%, 3Pts: 39.9%, FT: 84.7%. He had two duels against 2009 NBA top pick Blake Griffin losing both games against Oklahoma, but having a deadlock with Griffin at 32 points a piece. He reached the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2007 and also played with the USA National team in 2007. Josh spoke to eurobasket after the 68-59 win against Alba Berlin.

Congrats on the 68-59 win against Alba Berlin. Berlin had won 13 of their last 14 games. How important was it for The EWE Baskets Oldenburg to come out in the first game of the second half of the season and make a statement saying, we are the defending champions and we are still on your heals?

I thought this was a huge game for us. We played really well and it was nice to come away with the win

Alba Berlin came out on fire taking a 19-4 lead. What were the main difficulties that the team was having? I noticed that Oldenburg was getting absolutely no easy shots. Most shots were difficult and often forced.

I have no idea what was going on. We have started the last couple of games really bad. We have to find a way to get that fixed so we don't have to always fight to come back

What adjustments did The EWE Baskets do on offense?

No adjustments really We just started playing with more energy and started getting some fast break points as well.

Then as if nothing spectacular had happened, The EWE Baskets went on a 41-12 run and it took Alba Berlin almost five minutes until the first points in the third quarter. Was this some of the best basketball that Oldenburg has played this season considering you were totally dominating the eight time BEKO BBL champion

I thought we performed really well. Our defense was really good during that stretch and we were making shots on the offensive end. I think it was one of our better performances of the year

In the second half, Oldenburg was able to break away and get a comfortable lead in which Alba Berlin would not be able to recover from. What did Predrag Krunic want the team to do better in the second half.

He just wanted us to play with more energy and effort offensively and defensively.

The game witnessed a very strange and not usual instance where Alba Berlin was hit with three technical fouls and Jason Gardner was awarded 8 free throws. Have you ever experienced something like that before in a game and was that the turning point of the game?

No I have never seen anything like that. I dont think it was a turning point, beacuase I think we were already pretty comfortable and had a good lead at that stage of the game. It definitely helped to get those easy points on the boards though to give us more of a lead.

You scored nine points in 20 minutes including a nice stuff off the fast break. In the first half, you made a nice drive to the hoop and finished with a pretty two handed dunk. Do you prefer the flights to the hoop or like to hurt teams with your three pointer?

I like to shoot the 3 but I also like to get to the rim and finish. It has not happened for me to much this year, but its something that I usually do every now and then. So hopefully I will start being able to get more dunks in the second half of this season.

Despite the win, Alba Berlin scored one basket more, outrebounded Oldenburg and only allowed seven assists. Even though these stats are difficult to believe, they happened. How happy was coach Krunic despite these stats after the game?

He was very happy. A win is a win. We know we can get better and play better and thats what we will continue to do.

What was your impression of Alba Berlin truck Cemal Nalger that looked twice as wide as Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje?

I thought he was really good. He is big and really goes after rebounds and fights for position in the post. I thought he played tough

The Oldenburg Bermuda triangle Gardner, Paulding and Foster were strong as usual, but Marko Scekic was the unsung hero again with 11 points and seven rebounds including a nice assist to you. Does he get the credit that he deserves?

Marko Scekic is really good. He does everything really well. passing, shooting, rebounding he does it all. He is definitely a very important piece to our team. I dont think our team really cares about who gets the credit. We just like to have fun playing and win games. Thats all that matters to us.

Thanks Josh for the post game talk.

Stats Leaders - 1.Bundesliga

Points Per Game

David TEAGUE
  LTi 46ers
  (196-G-83)
  Avg: 20.4

1. Teague, LTi 46ers	20.4
2. Buford, Bremerha.	17.5
3. Oliver, Goettingen	16.2
4. Burns, ratiopharm	15.9
5. Copeland, TBB Trier	15.2
6. Reese, Dt.	14.7
7. Allen, Dt.	14.7
8. Allen, Dt.	14.7
9. Reese, Dt.	14.7
10. Suput, Brose.	14.7

Rebounds Per Game

Jeff GIBBS
  Bremerhaven
  (188-F-80)
  Avg: 9.2

1. Gibbs, Bremerhaven	9.2
2. Ensminger, Telek.	8.5
3. Johnson, LTi 46ers	8.3
4. Kale, Phoenix Hagen	7.5
5. Doliboa, Dt.	6.9
6. Doliboa, Dt.	6.9
7. Turek, Phoenix .	6.7
8. Archibong, Duesseld.	6.6
9. Oliver, Goettingen	6.5
10. Burns, ratiopha.	6.5

Assists Per Game

Louis CAMPBELL
  Bremerhaven
  (190-G-79)
  Avg: 6.5

1. Campbell, Bremerha.	6.5
2. Jordan, Phoenix .	6.3
3. Hamilton, NY Phant.	6.0
4. Ratkovica, Walter T.	5.6
5. Ratkovica, Walter T.	5.6
6. Jordan, Telekom B.	5.3
7. Reese, Dt.	4.8
8. Reese, Dt.	4.8
9. Schaffartzik, NY Pha.	3.8
10. Ross, Art.Drago.	3.8

Steals Per Game

Roderick TRICE
  ratiopharm
  (191-F-84)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Trice, ratiopharm	2.4
2. Jenkins, Walter T.	2.0
3. Jenkins, Walter T.	2.0
4. Hamilton, NY Phant.	1.7
5. Foster, EWE B.	1.7
6. Bernard, MBC	1.5
7. Anderson, Goett.	1.5
8. Ross, Art.Dragons	1.5
9. Ratkovica, Walter T.	1.5
10. Teague, LTi 46e.	1.5

Blocks Per Game

Ruben BOUMTJE
  EWE Baskets
  (212-C-78)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Boumtje, EWE B.	1.5
2. Turek, Phoenix .	1.4
3. Ohlbrecht, Telek.	1.4
4. Pleiss, Brose B.	1.4
5. Lyde, Bremerhaven	1.2
6. Visser, EnBW L.	1.1
7. Bryant, ratiopharm	1.1
8. Flomo, Telekom B.	0.9
9. Chaney, EnBW L.	0.9
10. Barrett, Pad.Ba.	0.8

Stats Leaders - 2.Bundesliga

Points Per Game

Tyler KEPKAY
  ETB Wohnbau
  (183-G-87)
  Avg: 23.8

1. Kepkay, ETB W.	23.8
2. Holloway, Hannover	21.7
3. Hodges, Heidelberg	20.3
4. Roessler, Karlsruhe	19.4
5. Burleson, Heidelberg	18.4
6. Komarek, Heide.	18.3
7. Dorris, Cuxhaven	18.3
8. Jeka, Cuxhaven	18.0
9. Baxley, Braves	17.8
10. Holcomb-Faye, B.	17.4

Rebounds Per Game

Alonzo HIRD
  Langen
  (206-F-83)
  Avg: 11.5

1. Hird, Langen	11.5
2. Smallwood, Braves	9.4
3. Baker, Osnabrueck	9.0
4. Black, Karlsruhe	8.6
5. Rastatter, Chemn.	8.5
6. Maras, B.Muenchen	8.3
7. Richardson, Karls.	8.2
8. Ferguson, Noerdlin.	8.2
9. Bynum, Crailsheim	8.1
10. Jackson-W., Je.	7.9

Assists Per Game

Whit HOLCOMB-FAYE
  Braves
  (185-G-84)
  Avg: 7.7

1. Holcomb-Faye, Bra.	7.7
2. Jeka, Cuxhaven	5.4
3. Bynum, Crailsheim	5.3
4. Kepkay, ETB W.	4.9
5. Burleson, Heidelberg	4.8
6. Holloway, Hannover	4.8
7. Hodges, Heidelberg	4.3
8. Harrelson, Osnab.	4.2
9. Brooks, Kirchheim	4.0
10. Freymond, Kir.	4.0

Steals Per Game

Cedric BROOKS
  Kirchheim
  (185-G-80)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Brooks, Kirchheim	2.6
2. Holloway, Hannover	2.6
3. Dorris, Cuxhaven	2.3
4. Burleson, Heidelberg	2.2
5. Scott, Kirchheim	2.1
6. Hunter, Freiburg	1.9
7. Grimaldi, Karlsruhe	1.8
8. Hodges, Heidelberg	1.8
9. Jeka, Cuxhaven	1.8
10. Slack, Hannov.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Anthony SLACK
  Hannover
  (202-F/C-84)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Slack, Hannover	2.2
2. De Michael, Kirchheim	1.6
3. Schoo, Hannover	1.5
4. Maras, B.Muenchen	1.5
5. Hill, Jena	1.4
6. Fuller, Cuxhaven	1.2
7. Seward, Bayreuth	1.1
8. Tarver, Braves	1.1
9. Buse, Osnabrueck	1.0
10. Shabazz, Je.	1.0

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GREECE

Stats Leaders - A2

Points Per Game

Nikos LIAKOPOULOS
  Perama
  (201-F-76)
  Avg: 20.5

1. Liakopoulos, Per.	20.5
2. Totsios, Ikaroi S.	19.1
3. Gagaloudis, Olimpi.	18.6
4. Michalos, Near E.	18.6
5. Kakiouzis, Pagrati	18.6
6. Kiriakopoulo., KAOD	16.5
7. Tsoutsos, Dafni	16.5
8. Anagnostopou., Xan.	15.1
9. Giovanivic, Arkadikos	15.0
10. Koutroulias, Near.	14.9

Rebounds Per Game

Fragiskos AMATO
  Perama
  (205-F/C-78)
  Avg: 11.6

1. Amato, Perama	11.6
2. Latovic, AGOR	11.1
3. Kakiouzis, Pagrati	9.6
4. Koutroulias, Near E.	6.9
5. Dimitriadis, Ermis L.	6.6
6. Cartelo, KAOD	6.5
7. Zondervan, Egaleo	6.5
8. Giovanivic, Arkadikos	6.4
9. Anagnostopou., Xan.	6.3
10. Kosanovic, Olimpi.	6.0

Assists Per Game

Nikos LIAKOPOULOS
  Perama
  (201-F-76)
  Avg: 6.3

1. Liakopoulos, Per.	6.3
2. Gagaloudis, Olimpi.	5.5
3. Zoupas, Amyntas	5.1
4. Vassilopoulo., Dafni	4.5
5. Kiriakopoulo., KAOD	4.4
6. Michalos, Near E.	3.8
7. Kaklamanos, Pagra.	3.8
8. Sourlis, Arkadikos	3.7
9. Koumoulos, AGOR	3.6
10. Teodosic, Egal.	3.6

Steals Per Game

Sotiris KARAPOSTOLOU
  Iraklis
  (194-G-80)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Karapostolou, Iraklis	1.6
2. Gagaloudis, Olimpi.	1.6
3. Sourlis, Arkadikos	1.5
4. Petrovic-S., Iraklis	1.5
5. Michalos, Near E.	1.4
6. Dorkofikis, Amynt.	1.4
7. Magounis, AGOR	1.3
8. Panaras, Near East	1.3
9. Lianos, Dafni	1.3
10. Castle, Irakl.	1.3

Blocks Per Game

Fragiskos AMATO
  Perama
  (205-F/C-78)
  Avg: 1.1

1. Amato, Perama	1.1
2. Vagenas, OFI	1.1
3. Harismidis, Pagrati	0.8
4. Giovanivic, Arkadikos	0.8
5. Anagnostopou., Xan.	0.8
6. Koutroulias, Near E.	0.7
7. Cartelo, KAOD	0.6
8. Despos, Iraklis	0.6
9. Souflias, OFI	0.6
10. Tsopis, Egal.	0.6

Stefan Jackson can soon land in Greece - by Eurobasket News
Olimpia Larissas is close to signing Stefan Jackson (196-G-85, agency: Interperformances, college: UTEP). The 24-year-old guard started the season on Turkey. Stefan Jackson averaged 11.0 points, 4.0 boards and 2.5 assists per game for Durassafaka. The guard graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso. Jackson tallied 24.6 points, 5.3 boards and 2.0 assists per game in his senior season in college. He made it to the NABC Division I All-District 11 Second Team in 2009.

A2: Round 15 review - by Eurobasket News
AGOR - Iraklis 76-77
Iraklis celebrated valuable 76-77 road win against Rethimno, staying on top of the Greek A2 with 13-2 score. Fotis Lambropoulos

(206-F-83) led the way in victory with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Vladimir Petrovic-Stergiou (198-F/G-77, agency: Beo Basket) helped with 17 pts. In Rethimno (8-7), Damir Latovic (204-C-80) came up with double-double of 15 points ad 13 rebounds.

Olimpiada P. - Near East 98-91
Olimpiada celebrated in high-scoring game against Near East moving up to sixth place (9-6). Nikos Pettas (195-G-81) demonstrated excellent performance for the hosts. He spent 32 minutes on the floor collecting 21 points and 7 rebounds. Nikos Michalos (192-G-77) also was on fire, but he scored 36 points for Near East (7-8).

KAOD - Arkadikos 76-78
Arkadikos grabbed valuable road win against KAO Dramas joining it with 10-5 score. Slobodan Tosic (195-G-80, agency: Beo Basket) and Andrea Sizopoulos (189-G-83, agency: High Post Agency) shined for the guests netting 16 and 15 points respectively. Vassili Kitsoulis (204-F-83) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds in defeat.

Amyntas - Ikaros Esperos 65-74
The second ranked Ikaros Esperos improved its score to 12-3 after nice road win against Amyntas. Alexis Falekas (190-G-76, agency: FCM) led the scorers in victory with 15 points and Christos Petrodimopoulos (209-F/C-80, agency: FCM) followed closely with one point less. Savvas Dorkofikis (201-F-82) had 16 points and 7 rebounds for Amyntas (6-9).

Perama - Ermis Lagk. 77-72
Stefan Maistorovic led Perama to victory scoring 18 points. Dimitris Tsarouchas (197-G-86) and Nikos Liakopoulos (201-F-76, agency: FCM) also had important roles adding 16 and 15 points respectively. Giorgos Maslarinos (194-G-74, agency: FCM) delivered 21 pts in loss. Both teams have 5-10 now.

Xanthi - Ikaroi Serron 79-68
Xanthi was too strong for Ikaroi Serron jumping to 6-9 in Greek A2. G Anagnostopoulos (190-G-81) led the scorers in victory with 21 points. Konstantinos Christou (203-C/F-77) had 18 and two players followed him with 13 pts each. Ikaroi Serron (5-10) got 19 points and 7 rebounds from Kostas Totsios (191-G-78).

Pagrati - OFI 66-62
10-5 for Pagrati and 4-11 for OFI after this game. Tasos Harismidis (203-F-81) was a key player for the hosts with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Visitors got 11 pts from Alexis Bardas (189-F-81).

Egaleo - Dafni 76-73
Thrid victory of the season for the last ranked Egaleo. Jovan Teodosic

(190-G-84) was on fire in Egaleo with 20 points (4 triples) and Christo Karavolas (197-F-83, agency: Court Side) added 17 pts, plus 8 rebounds. In Dafni (7-8), Marko Pekovic (193-G-81, agency: BeoExcell) scored 23 points.

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HOLLAND

Eredivisie: Round 20 review - by Eurobasket News
Eiff.Towers - ZZ Leiden 89-91 OT
ZZ Leiden grabbed thriller win in Den Bosch improving its score to 15-7 (third place). Danny Gibson

(180-G-84, agency: Rasmussen Services, college: S.Indiana) came up with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, Seamus Boxley (201-F-82, college: Portland St.) had 24 pts and 9 rebs, while Monta McGhee

(202-F-79, college: Lewis) added 22 points and 7 rebounds in this victory. In Eiffel Towers (14-6), Kees Akerboom

(200-F-83, agency: Court Side) netted 19 pts.

GasTerra F. - Upstairs Weert 113-76
Easy one for GassTerra Flames, who stay number one in Eredivisie with 18-2 score. Tim Blue (205-F-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) shined for the winners with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Kurtis Rice (198-F-82, agency: Court Side, college: Charleston So.) replied with 18 points in defeat.

Landstede - EclipseJet 66-75
7-13 for Amsterdam and 3-18 for Landstede after this game. Visitors had couple of players in a game mood with Jessey Voorn (193-G-90, agency: R.H.Consultancy) leading the way with 15 points. Todd Hendley

(206-F-84, agency: Pro One Sports, college: NC-Wilmington) also had 15 pts, but in defeat.

M.Magix - DeFriesland 100-101 OT
OT win for DeFriesland, whose leading scorer in this game was Tristan Blackwood (183-G-85) with 25 pts. Darryl Monroe (201-F-86, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management, college: George Mason) added 21 points and 10 rebounds. The hosts got 22 pts and 8 boards from Markel Humphrey (198-F-87, college: Marshall). DeFriesland 11-11, Matrixx Magix 11-10.

Giants - Rotterdam 77-72
Brandon Griffin (202-F-82, agency: R.H.Consultancy, college: SE Missouri St.) stepped up for the Giants with 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Bryan Defares (192-G-81, college: Boise St.) added 15 pts, 7 rebs and 5 assists. On the other side, Daniel Jones (200-F-79, agency: R.H.Consultancy) delivered 22 points. Giants 18-4, Rotterdam 2-20.

Stats Leaders - Eredivisie

Points Per Game

Elijah PALMER
  Upstairs Weert
  (201-F-81)
  Avg: 19.9

1. Palmer, Upstairs.	19.9
2. Gibson, ZZ Leiden	19.0
3. Boxley, ZZ Leiden	18.8
4. Thomas, M.Magix	17.1
5. Monroe, DeFriesl.	16.1
6. McGhee, ZZ Leiden	15.0
7. Hendley, Landstede	14.6
8. Mason, EclipseJet	14.4
9. Haryasz, GasTerra.	14.1
10. Blue, GasTerra.	13.9

Rebounds Per Game

Patrick HILLIMAN
  Rotterdam
  (206-F/C-82)
  Avg: 10

1. Hilliman, Rotterdam	10.0
2. Ellis, GasTerra F.	9.4
3. Palmer, Upstairs.	9.0
4. Beasley, Eiff.Tow.	8.5
5. Haryasz, GasTerra.	8.3
6. Nelson, Upstairs.	8.3
7. McGhee, ZZ Leiden	8.3
8. Griffin, Giants	8.1
9. Monroe, DeFriesl.	7.9
10. Boxley, ZZ Leid.	7.8

Assists Per Game

Torey THOMAS
  M.Magix
  (180-G-85)
  Avg: 7.3

1. Thomas, M.Magix	7.3
2. Oliver, Eiff.Towers	5.5
3. Porter, Upstairs.	4.8
4. Bauscher, GasTerra.	4.7
5. Defares, Giants	4.6
6. Bostain, GasTerra.	4.3
7. Gibson, ZZ Leiden	4.2
8. Slagter, Giants	4.1
9. Blackwood, DeFriesl.	4.1
10. Moore, DeFriesla.	3.9

Steals Per Game

Torey THOMAS
  M.Magix
  (180-G-85)
  Avg: 3.4

1. Thomas, M.Magix	3.4
2. Bostain, GasTerra.	3.0
3. Bauscher, GasTerra.	2.9
4. de Randamie, Eclip.	2.6
5. Rodgers, EclipseJet	2.6
6. Dourisseau, GasTerra.	2.6
7. Flowers, M.Magix	2.3
8. Oliver, Eiff.Towers	2.2
9. Mason, EclipseJet	2.2
10. Ellis, GasTerra.	2.1

Blocks Per Game

James HUGHES
  M.Magix
  (211-C-83)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Hughes, M.Magix	2.2
2. Boxley, ZZ Leiden	1.5
3. Hilliman, Rotterdam	1.5
4. Slor, ZZ Leiden	1.5
5. Townes, GasTerra.	1.1
6. Haryasz, GasTerra.	1.0
7. Porter, Upstairs.	1.0
8. Kuijper, ZZ Leiden	0.9
9. Faris, Giants	0.8
10. Williams, Landste.	0.8

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HUNGARY

A Division Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Jonathan JONES
  Dongbu Promy
  (211-C-79)
  Avg: 24.6

1. Jones, Dombovar	24.6
2. Doyne, Marso-Vagep	21.6
3. Horvath, Falco	21.3
4. Brooks, Soproni	21.3
5. Huckaby, Salgotar.	21.3
6. Farmer, Debreceni	21.0
7. Rice, Szolnok	20.1
8. Watson, ZTE K.	19.9
9. Sitku, Marso-Vagep	18.8
10. Scott, Korme.	18.1

Rebounds Per Game

Ousmanne BARRO
  Szolnok
  (208-F-84)
  Avg: 11.4

1. Barro, Szolnok	11.4
2. Jones, Dombovar	11.1
3. Horvath, Falco	10.4
4. Davis, Salgotarjani	9.5
5. Scott, Kormend	8.0
6. Knight, Soproni	7.9
7. Wilson, ZTE K.	7.4
8. David Vay, PVSK P.	7.3
9. Vavra, Salgotarjani	7.1
10. Nuhanovic, Deb.	6.9

Assists Per Game

Laszlo KALMAN
  Falco
  (186-G-72)
  Avg: 7.6

1. Kalman, Falco	7.6
2. Simon, Albacomp	6.3
3. Kelley, Szolnok	5.9
4. Savic, Debreceni	5.8
5. Hinnant, ZTE K.	5.6
6. English, Atomeromu	4.9
7. Thomas, Kormend	4.8
8. LaGrange, Dombovar	4.7
9. Dejon, Kaposvari	4.7
10. Fodor, Szoln.	4.7

Steals Per Game

Gytis SIRUTAVIACIUS
  Salgotarjani
  (195-F-83)
  Avg: 3.6

1. Sirutaviaciu., Salgot.	3.6
2. Savic, Debreceni	3.0
3. Dejon, Kaposvari	2.9
4. Kelley, Szolnok	2.7
5. Toya, Albacomp	2.6
6. English, Atomeromu	2.6
7. Watson, ZTE K.	2.6
8. Wittmann, Kecsk.	2.5
9. Lee, Albacomp	2.5
10. Ross, PVSK.	2.3

Blocks Per Game

DuJuan WILEY
  Marso-Vagep
  (206-C-75)
  Avg: 2.1

1. Wiley, Marso-Vagep	2.1
2. Hendlein, Kaposvari	1.6
3. Clark, Atomeromu	1.5
4. Barro, Szolnok	1.5
5. Sitku, Marso-Vagep	1.1
6. David Vay, PVSK P.	1.1
7. Walker, Dombovar	1.1
8. Nuhanovic, Debre.	1.1
9. Horvath, Falco	1.0
10. Banks, Albaco.	1.0

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ISRAEL

Premier L. Round: 12 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Hap.Jerusalem - Macc.Rishon LZ 101-95
Hapoel Jerusalem cruised past Maccabi Rishon LZ 101:95 as Dijon Thompson (201-G/F-83, college: UCLA) paced all the winners with 25 points. Ohayon Yogev nailed 18, while Hunter Brandon followed them with 15. Grizzard Rod chipped in 25 points for Rishon team.

Maccabi T-A - Macc.Haifa 101-79
Maccabi T-A enjoyed three digits destroying Maccabi Haifa 101:79. Chuck Eidson (201-F/G-80, agency: Court Side, college: S.Carolina) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Perkins Doron delivered 16. Pnini Guy notched 15 points and Fischer D'or was perfect from free throw line for 14 points. Rich Jason and Roby, Richard ended up with 20 points for Maccabi Haifa Heat.

Ironi Ramat G. - Bnei Hasharon 55-96
Ironi Ramat lost to Bnei Hasharon 55:96 as the latter got double digits from six players. Segado Belcher

(191-G-78, agency: ZAG Advocates, college: Nebraska) and Rosefelt Isaac top-scored for the winners with 19 points each, while Steele Ronald posted 12. Ewing Brandon replied with 14 points in the losing case.

Ironi Ashkelon - Galil Gilboa 84-68
Ironi Ashkelon rolled over Galil Gilboa 84:68 at the Regular Season Round 12. Omar Sneed

(198-F-76, college: Memphis) stepped up with 29 points for the winners, Baxter Jimmy posted 19, while Roth Moran added 16. Randle Brian answered with 15 points in the losing case.

Ironi Nahariya - Netanya 76-81
Ironi Nahariya lost to Netanya 76:81 in the last day of January. Danilo Pinnock

(196-G-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: George Washington) exploded with 30 points and 8 rebounds, while Killingsworth Marco collected 17 points and 12 rebounds. Smith Steven and Delaney Paul poured in 22 points each in the losing case.

Hapoel Afula - Hapoel Holon 88-95
Hapoel Afula lost to Hapoel Holon 88:95 at the end of the Regular Season Round 12. Sasa Bratic (202-F/G-81, agency: Beo Basket) stepped up with 26 points for the winners and Nir Jonhatan nailed 17. Dentmon Justin finished the game with 24 points in the losing effort.

Standings - BSL

Premier L. Standings

1. Maccabi T-A	11-1
2. Jerusalem	9-3
3. Galil Gilboa	9-3
4. Macc.Haifa	8-4
5. Netanya	8-4
6. Bnei Hasharon	6-6
7. Ashkelon	5-7
8. Rishon LZ	5-7
9. Hap.Afula	4-8
10. Hapoel Holon	3-9
11. Ironi Nahariya	3-9
12. Ramat Gan	1-11

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ITALY

Standings - B1

A dilettanti Standings

Group A
1. Fortitudo BO	17-2
2. Forli	16-3
3. Ozzano	16-3
4. Trento	12-7
5. Brescia	11-7
6. Treviglio	10-9
7. Tezenis Verona	10-9
8. Omegna	9-9
9. Castelletto	8-11
10. Montecatini	7-11
11. Osimo	7-12
12. Fidenza	6-13
13. Trieste	6-13
14. Riva del Garda	5-13
15. Jesolo S.Dona	0-18
Group B
1. Barcellona	14-4
2. Ostuni	13-5
3. San Severo	11-7
4. Trapani	11-7
5. Ferentino	11-7
6. Comsum.it SI	10-8
7. Perugia	10-8
8. Palestrina	10-8
9. S.Antimo	9-9
10. Ruvo	8-10
11. Matera	8-10
12. Agrigento	6-12
13. Molfetta	3-15
14. Potenza	2-16

Italian National Team 2009 - by Armando Caporaso

Amoroso

Aradori

Bargnani

Belinelli

Crosariol

Valerio Amoroso (202-F-80) of Banca Tercas Teramo
Pietro Aradori (192-G-88) of Angelico Biella
Andrea Bargnani (209-F/C-85) of Toronto Raptors (USA)
Marco Belinelli (196-G-86) of Golden State Warriors (USA)
Andrea Crosariol (212-C-84) of Lottomatica Virtus Roma
Marco Cusin (211-C-85) of Vanoli Soresina
Luigi Datome (202-G/F-87) of Lottomatica Virtus Roma
Luca Garri (207-C/F-82) of Angelico Biella
Jacopo Giachetti (191-G-83) of Lottomatica Virtus Roma
Daniel Hackett (196-G-87) of Benetton Treviso
Angelo Gigli (209-F/C-83) of Lottomatica Virtus Roma
Stefano Mancinelli (203-F-83) of GMAC Real Estate Bologna
Marco Mordente (191-G-79) of Armani Jeans Milano
Giuseppe Poeta (190-G-85) of Banca Tercas Teramo
Matteo Soragna (198-G/F-75) of Angelico Biella
Luca Vitali (201-G-86) of Armani Jeans Milano
Danilo Gallinari (205-G/F-88) of New York Knicks
Head Coach: Simone Pianigiani
Coach Assistant: Frank Vitucci

stats leader

A Dilettani Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

1.Carrizo Manuel 20.4
2.Rotondo Emanuele 18.8
3.Prandin Roberto 18.1
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1.Gizzi Mike 22.4
2.Bucci Ryan 18.4
3.Rugolo Giovanni 18.3

Rebounds Per Game

1.Gennari Andrea 10.7
2.Cagnin Andrea 8.5
3.Rossi Emanuele 8.4
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1.Longobardi Francesco 9.8
2.Morena Domenico 9.3
3.Zambon Davide 8.1

Assists Per Game

1.Demartini Daniele 4.3
2.Forray Andres 4.2
3.Stojkov Stevan 4.0
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1.Tomasiello Gianluca 3.9
2.Guarino Francesco 3.6
3.Palombita Giancarlo 3.4

Steals Per Game

1.Parente Davide 3.6
2.Demartini Daniele 3.2
3.Musso Bernardo 3.1
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1.Palombita Giancarlo 3.3
2.Bonamente Simone 3.0
3.Vico Sebastian 2.9

Blocks Per Game

1.Da Ros Matteo 1.1
2.Masciardi Stefano 1.1
3.Ihedioha Francesco 1.0
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1.Candido Fulvio 1.3
2.Zerini Andrea 1.2
3.Cuccarolo Gino 1.1

Ranking

1.Carrizo Manuel 22.2
2.Cittadini Alessandro 21.1
3.Carniato Alessio 20.4
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1.Gizzi Mike 21.5
2.Santarossa Walter 18.8
3.Evangelisti Marco 17.6

A Dilettanti Weekend Results - by Armando Caporaso
Group A {Round 20}

Tezenis Verona - Centrale del Latte Brescia 68-63
Verona wins thanks at Bellina Federico that closes with 21 points and 9 rebounds. 9 points and 14 rebounds (7 offensive) for Gandini Luca and 6 points, with 7 assist, for Ferrarese Simone. Musso Bernardo is top scorer for Brescia with 19 points (7/14 at shoot and 5 assist). Wojciechowski Jakub, in his first match in this season, signs 8 points and catches 10 rebounds.
Nobili SBS Castelletto - Edilcost Osimo 96-61
Easy victory for the Nobili SBS even though the partial of first quarter was 19-26 for Osimo. 6 player with more of 10 points for Castelletto... 10 points and 15 rebounds of Marusic Andrea, 15 points, with 9 rebounds and 6 steals, of Mariani Giacomo, 16 points in 21 minutes of Masieri Luciano. For the visitors Gennari Andrea catches 14 rebounds and adds 12 points, 17 points and 6 steals (7/12 at shoot) for Rossi Luca.
PentaGruppo Ozzano - Paffoni Omegna 86-66
Perfect match of Ozzano. that confirms the second place, against Omegna: Prandin Roberto is best scorer with 16 points, helped by Sanguinetti Giacomo that signs 13 points and adds 3 assist in 18 minutes. 12 points and 5 rebounds of Diviach Marco. Rossi Emanuele closes with a double-double (12+11 rebounds) for the Paffoni. 13 points of Saccaggi Andrea.
Bitumcalor Trento - JesoloSandon Bk 95-80
Eighteenth consecutive defeat of Jesolo, still without wins in this season. Unnecessary triple-double of Cagnin Andrea: 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 fouls suffered with 10/13 at free throw but 7 turnovers. 17 points of Guerra Massimo and 18 of Agostinetto Carlo. For the winners (35-15 the partial in the second quarter!) 19 points of Ferri Michele, 8 points with 8 rebounds (4 off) of Ferrienti Francesco and 15 points in 15 minutes of Vettori Samuele.
Acegas Aps Trieste - AgricolaGloria Montecatini 74-66
Perfect match of Benfatto Michele with 15 points, 7/8 at shoot, 10 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 blocks. 15 points, starts by bench, of Benevelli Andrea. Carrizo Manuel is best scorer of Montecatini with 23 points and 9 rebounds (with 9 fouls suffered).
Siram Fidenza - Fortitudo Bologna 50-74
Important victory for Fortitudo, always first in standing with 17 wins and only 2 defeats. 18 points of Malaventura Matteo, 13 points with 9 defensive rebounds of Gigena Silvio, 15 points of Muro Alejandro. Bonacini Davide for Fidenza closes with 10 points and 5 steals.
Co.Mark Treviglio - VemSistemi Forl 63-74
Forli' wins at Treviglio and remains at the second place with Ozzano. 25 points of Poletti Mitchell (10/15 at shoot), 21 points of Forray Andres with 6 rebounds and 6 steals. Minessi Nicola signs 9 points and catches 8 rebounds for the Co.Mark.

Group B {Round 18}

FMC Ferentino - Moncada Agrigento 89-71
Circosta Valerio, with 21 points and 7/10 by 3 points, leads Ferentino at the victory helped by Zivic Diego (20 points) and Bonaiuti Mauro (11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assist). Good performance of Virgilio Davide for Agrigento: 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assist and 5 steals.
Adriatica Industriale Ruvo - Consum.it Siena 74-55
Ruvo exceeds Siena thanks the good offensive match of Bonfiglio Simone (18 points and 7/11 at shoot). 13 points, with 6 rebounds, of Zerini Andrea and 11 points, with 5 steals, of Palombita Giancarlo. Too alone Cuccarolo Gino with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Siena. Portannese Marco signs 13 points with 10 fouls suffered but add 12 turnovers and 2/13 at shoot!
Basket Trapani - Liomatic Perugia 70-62
With the double-double of Soloperto Mattia (20 points and 12 rebounds) Trapani exceeds Perugia. 17 points of Santarossa Walter and Evangelisti Marco. Raschi Andrea is top scorer of Perugia with 15 points but with a bad 6/16 at shoot.
Nuove Frontiere S.Antimo - Assi Basket Ostuni 68-64
Ostuni loses at S.Antimo but remains at the second place in standing. Morena Domenico signs 9 points and catches 12 rebounds, 9 points and 8 rebounds in 17 minutes for Stijepovic Dusan and 17 points of Ruggiero Antonio. Gizzi Mike is the MPV with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals, 9 fouls suffered and 4 assist helped by the 12 points of Politi Filippo.
Centro Auto Ford Molfetta - Mazzeo San Severo 64-75
S.Severo wins at Molfetta thanks at the 21 points of Rugolo Giovanni (but 1/9 by 2 points) and the good job of Fossati Roberto (14 points and 6 assist). Not enough at Molfetta the excellent performance of Leo Arcangelo, that closes with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 steals. 18 points of Cucinelli Maurizio.
Etika & Solsonica Palestrina - Bawer Matera 51-55
Very important victory of Matera at Palestrina. 15 points of Provenzano Stefano with 6 rebounds, 12 points of Candido Fulvio. Benini Emiliano closes with 18 points and 8 rebounds while Lagioia Andrea signs 15 points for Palestrina.
Publisys Potenza - Sigma Barcellona 62-84
No surprise in the match between first and last of the standing. Antrops Gints trys to stop the run of Barcellona with 21 points, helped by Maioli Stefano that signs 14 points and catches 7 rebounds, but the Sigma is too strong for the Publisys. 21 points of Bucci Ryan, 17 of Bisconti Luca and 15 of Mocavero Manuele with 7/10 at shoot.

Serie A, Top Players of Week 16 - by Stefano Pini
MVP of the week
Davor Kus (192-G-78) Benetton Treviso 34 points (8/11 FG 12/14 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 assists
Treviso won at home a tough game against Cant. The combo guard was unstoppable, scoring impossible shots that gave the first victory under Jasmin Repesa. Treviso won't have time to celebrate. Tomorrow they'll play to Bamberg for the Eurocup Last 16. The european experience can be important to learn to win also without shooting in a an amazing way...

Italian Player of the week
Fabio Di Bella (187-G-78) Pepsi Caserta 19 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists
Robert Hite, at his first game with Pepsi's jersey, was involved since the beginning in Caserta's system.
Thanks also to the team's pointguard that played a great game against his former team (he played at Biella from 2002 to 2005).

Import Player of the week
Greg Brunner

(201-F-83, college: Iowa) Sigma Coatings Montegranaro 22 points, 10 rebounds
Montegranaro won 6 of the last 8 games and deserved the qualification to italian cup final 8. The big man is averaging in double-double (13.9 points - 10.4 rebounds). Yesterday he ended the game with a big block on Maggioli 3p shot on the buzzer... To complete an amazing really from -18 (32-50) at 19'. He scored also a 3p shots at 39' (for the 77-78)

Honorable Mentions
Mattia Udom (195-G-93) Montepaschi Siena 18 points 8 rebounds
Ebi Ere (195-G/F-81, college: Oklahoma) Pepsi Caserta 24 points 9 rebounds
Dee Brown (185-G-84, college: Illinois) Air Avellino 19 points, 7 assists
Donatas Motiejunas

(213-C-90, agency: Interperformances)s Benetton Treviso, 21 points 7 rebounds
Antonio Maestranzi

(178-G-84, college: N.Illinois) Sigma Coatings Montegranaro 21 points, 4 assists

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JAPAN

Stats Leaders - JBL Superleague

Points Per Game

Takuya KAWAMURA
  Tochigi Brex
  (191-G-86)
  Avg: 20.1

1. Kawamura, Tochigi .	20.1
2. Hale, Mitsubishi	16.5
3. O''Bannon, Toyota	16.5
4. Sakuragi, Aishin	16.4
5. Kinoshita, Panasonic	16.1
6. Brown, Toyota	16.0
7. Takeuchi, Aishin	16.0
8. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	15.4
9. Honeycutt, Panas.	14.7
10. Okosa, Tochigi Br.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Kosuke TAKEUCHI
  Aishin
  (205-C/F-85)
  Avg: 10.6

1. Takeuchi, Aishin	10.6
2. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	9.8
3. Violette, Toshiba	9.4
4. Maraker, Hokkaido	9.0
5. Dawson, Mitsubishi	9.0
6. Aono, Panasonic	8.7
7. Merritt, Tochigi Brex	8.0
8. Sakuragi, Aishin	8.0
9. Hale, Mitsubishi	8.0
10. Okosa, Tochigi Br.	7.9

Assists Per Game

Shinsuke KASHIWAGI
  Aishin
  (183-G-81)
  Avg: 4.1

1. Kashiwagi, Aishin	4.1
2. Sakurai, Hokkaido	3.6
3. Kinoshita, Panasonic	3.6
4. Sakuragi, Aishin	3.3
5. Sato, Hitachi S.	3.2
6. Tabuse, Tochigi .	3.1
7. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	3.0
8. Nakagawa, Mitsubishi	2.9
9. Igarashi, Toyota	2.9
10. Kawamura, Tochig.	2.8

Steals Per Game

Toshihiro SATO
  Hitachi S.
  (176-G-80)
  Avg: 3.1

1. Sato, Hitachi S.	3.1
2. Kashiwagi, Aishin	1.9
3. Dawson, Mitsubishi	1.8
4. Kinoshita, Panasonic	1.6
5. Honeycutt, Panas.	1.4
6. Selvy, Aishin	1.3
7. Tabuse, Tochigi .	1.3
8. Igarashi, Toyota	1.3
9. Kikuchi, Toshiba	1.3
10. Tanaka, Tochig.	1.3

Blocks Per Game

Kosuke TAKEUCHI
  Aishin
  (205-C/F-85)
  Avg: 1.7

1. Takeuchi, Aishin	1.7
2. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	1.5
3. Dawson, Mitsubishi	1.1
4. Maraker, Hokkaido	1.0
5. Gross, Aishin	0.9
6. Arao, Toyota	0.8
7. Honeycutt, Panas.	0.8
8. Merritt, Tochigi Brex	0.7
9. Aono, Panasonic	0.6
10. Custis, Panason.	0.6

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KUWAIT

Standings

D1 Standings

1. Kazma	13-1
2. Al Kuwait	12-1
3. Al Jahraa	11-2
4. Al Qadsia	11-2
5. Al Sahel	10-2
6. Al Arabi	9-5
7. An Nasr	7-5
8. Al Yarmook	3-11
9. Sulaibikhat	3-12
10. Al Tadhamon	2-13
11. Al Shabab	1-14
12. Al Salmiyah	1-15

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LATVIA

LIBYA

Standings

D1 Standings

1. Shabab	8-2
2. Ahli Benghazi	8-2
3. Hilal	7-3
4. Nasr	7-3
5. Ittihad	5-5
6. Ahli Tripoli	3-7
7. Madina	1-9
8. Wahda	1-9

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LUXEMBOURG

Scoring Leaders - DBBL

DBBL OFFICIAL STATS Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Largent, Racing 27,00
Walters, Pikes 25,35
Kennedy, Walf. 25,33
Crawforf, Zol. 25,18
Scott, Etzella 21,67
Delgado, Etz. 21,35
Muller, T71 21,15
Smith, Spa. 20,44
Diederich, Con. 19,55
Schumacher, T71 19,20
Grant, Spa. 17,61
Rajniak, T71 16,95

Rebounds Per Game

Gary, Cont. 13,8
Kennedy, Walf. 12,1
Grant, Spa. 11,2
Walters, Pik. 11,1
Smith, Spa. 10,7
Largent, Rac. 9,7

Blocks Per Game

Gary, Contern 4,67
Scott, Etzella 2,23
DePree, Amic. 1,34
McDaniel Nitia 1,23
Grant, Sparta 1,13
Smith, Spa. 0,80

Free Throws

Diederich, Cont. 94,5
Giver, Etzella 88,9
Kennedy, Walfer 86,9
Rajniak, T71 84,7
Gary, Cont. 82,6

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MEXICO

Standings - LNBP

LNBP Standings

1. Halc.Rojos	32-8
2. Halc.Xalapa	32-8
3. Pioneros	31-9
4. Toros	30-10
5. Soles	30-10
6. Halc.Cordoba	28-12
7. Lobos Grises	27-13
8. Bucaneros	23-17
9. Panteras	20-20
10. Fuerza Regia	19-21
11. Lechugueros	19-21
12. Potros	18-22
13. Angeles	17-23
14. Barreteros	16-24
15. Abejas	16-24
16. Huracanes	13-27
17. Libertadores	11-29
18. Cosmos	8-32
19. Indios	8-32
20. Pilares	2-38

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MONTENEGRO

MNT 1A 12 Round - by Dragan Scepanovic
BC LOVCEN Cetinje - BC ABS PRIMORJE H.Novi 82:68
Cetinje - SRC Lovcen. Spect 100. Reff: Dragojevic, Sanjevic (Podgorica), Kicovic (Bar). By-Q. : 21:18, 15:21, 23:13, 23:16.
Lovcen: Stojanovic 4, Lalic 9, Marko Milosevic (202-F-84) 12, Ivanovic 13, Pelkic, Boricic 10, Kandic 15, Lopicic, Nikola Pavlicevic (192-G-88), Dubljevic 11, Aleksa Popovic (201-G/F-87) 4, Marko Kuveljic (197-G/F-88) 4.
ABS Primorje: Bulatovic, Djokovic 16, Tmusic 2, Djuricic, MIlan Stojanovic 21, Drincic, Misnic, Medic, Vujovic 11, Ivan Zejak) 11, Mandic 7, Vujadinovic.

BC MOGREN Budva - BC JEDINSTVO B.Polje 77:71
Budva - Mediteran sport center.Spect: 200. Reff: Lepetic (Herceg Novi), Sundic (Podgorica), Muhadinovic (Cetinje). By-Q. : 15:15, 18:20, 23:18, 21:18.
Mogren: Fatic, Ivanovic 2, Vukovic, Petric 11, Igor Kunjic (202-F-87) 6, Paladin 6, Nikic 17, Boskovic 21, Pekic, Zeljko Maricic), Milosev, Radulovic 14.
Jedinstvo: Zarko Dragicevic (188-G-81) 6, Musovic, Lekovic 19, Milic 3, Omerovic 4, Babaca 19, Halilovic, Kovacevic, Sekularac, Nedovic 13, Ljujic 7, Grdinic.

BC DANILOVGRAD - BC PRIMORJE H.Novi 66:63
Danilovgrad - City SC. Spect: 450. Reff: Vojinovic, Janjusevic (Niksic), Savovic (Podgorica). By-Q. : 22:15, 12:13, 20:15, 12:20.
Danilovgrad: Jovovic 18, Pavicevic 2, Djerkovic, Radulovic 18, Miranovic, Stanisic 5, Goran Gajovic (199-G/F-88) 13, Vujisic 3, Perovic, Grabovica, Igor Bijelic (208-F/C-88) 12, Djukanovic 5.
Primorje: S. Arapovic 3, Jakov Samardzic) 2, Rajko Krivokapic (199-F-85), Papovic 10, Misinezovic, D. Arapovic, Marko Calic (197-F-86) 23, Bacovic 5, Jovanovic 7, Knezevic, Kovacevic 2, Igor Lutersek (203-C-89) 11.

BC MORNAR Bar - BC GORSTAK Kolasin 113:77
Bar - SC Topolica. Spect: 400. Reff: Koljensic (Podgorica), Vojinovic (Niksic), Filipovic (Niksic). By-Q: 29:19, 19:19, 38:16, 27:23.
Mornar: Pesic 4, Djurisic 18, Samojlovic, Mihailovic 21, Djeljosevic 8, Radovic 22, Damjanovic 5, Ljujic 7, Sekulovic, Vasilije Seferovic (193-G/F-85) 16, Vujosevic 8, Gagic 4.
Gorstak: Dragan Pejic (187-G-76) 14, Todic, Scepanovic 8, Stojkovic 6, Mijomanovic, Bulatovic 13, Boban Medenica (201-F-87) 35, Bulatovic 1, Vukovic, Djuknic.

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MOZAMBIQUE

Eric Banda - MVP in Mozambique - by Kristian Santiago
Zimbabwean import Eric Banda grabbed MVP-honors in the 'LNB Vodacom' - the Mozambiquean national championship.
Banda, who is playing for Maxaquene Maputo, was also voted to the 'Ideal Five' of the season altogether with U.S. American-teammate Jason Hartford (206-F/C-85). Other players include Andre Velasco of Ferroviario Beira, David Canivete (193-F-89) of Desportivo Maputo and Octavio Magolico (200-C-84) of Ferroviario Maputo.

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NBA

Sunday's games (9) review - by Eurobasket News
Golde State W. - Oklah.City T. 104-112
Kevin Durant (6'9''-G/F-88, college: Texas) (45 points, 11 rebounds) passed LeBron James (6'8''-F-84) to take over second place in the scoring race, Russell Westbrook (6'3''-G-88, college: UCLA) added 28 points and eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 112-104 on Sunday night. Thabo Sefolosha and Jeff Green helped with 14 pts and 7 rebounds in this victory (each). Corey Maggette and Monta Ellis answered with 26 and 25 points respectively in defeat.

Orlando M. - Detroit P. 91-86
Sure enough, Orlando blew a 15-point first-half lead and trailed for much of the second half before rallying behind J.J. Redick (6'4''-G-84, college: Duke) to post a 91-86 victory. Redick scored 17, Dwight Howard (6'10''-F-85) had 16 points and 15 rebounds, and Rashard Lewis helped the winners with 15 pts and 7 boards. Rodney Stuckey collected 18 pts and 7 assists in defeat.

Philadelph.76 - New Jersey N. 83-79
Andre Iguodala (6'6''-G-84, college: Arizona) scored 14 points, including seven in a key portion of the third quarter, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an 83-79 victory over the Nets on Sunday night. Iduodala missed just one rebound for double-double. Samuel Dalembert (6'11''-C-81, college: Seton Hall) was behind him with 12 pts and 11 boards. In NJ Nets, Brook Lopez and Jarvis Hayes combined 36 points and 17 rebounds.

Indiana P. - Toronto R. 102-117
Chris Bosh (6'11''-F-84, college: Georgia Tech) had 26 points and 15 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani (6'10''-F/C-85) scored 17 points and the Toronto Raptors won their fifth straight game, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-102 on Sunday night. Luther Head replied with 15 points in defeat,

Phoenix Suns - Houston R. 115-111
Amare Stoudemire (6'10''-F-82) scored a season-high 36 points, Steve Nash (6'3''-G-74, college: Santa Clara) handed out 16 assists and the Suns snapped a five-game road losing streak with a 115-111 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. For the hosts, Aaron Brooks scored 24 and Trevor Ariza added 21 points, plus 7 rebounds.

Denver N. - San Antonio S. 103-89
Kenyon Martin (6'8''-F/C-77, college: Cincinnati) scored 27 points and Chauncey Billups (6'3''-G-76, college: Colorado) had 25 points and 11 assists, leading the Nuggets past the San Antonio Spurs 103-89 without Anthony, who took another day to rest his left ankle that he injured more than a week ago. J.R. Smith scored 18 and Arron Affalo helped with 14 pts last night. In the loosing squad, Tim Dunan came up with double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds.

LA Lakers - Boston C. 90-89
Kobe Bryant (6'6''-G-78) sank the go-ahead basket with 7.3 seconds left, and the Lakers won 90-89 on Sunday for their third consecutive victory over the struggling Celtics. Boston has not been able to make good on the traditional 'Beat L.A.!' chant since winning 131-92 to clinch the 2008 NBA championship here in Game 6 of the finals. Bryant and Andrew Bynum (7'0''-C-87, agency: David Lee services) (11 rebs) finished the game with 19 points each. Rajon Rondo replied with 21 points and 12 assists.

LA Clippers - Cleveland C. 89-114
LeBron James scored half of Cleveland's 46 points in the first quarter and the streaking Cavaliers tied an NBA record with 11 3-pointers in the opening period of their season-best eighth straight victory. James finished the game with 31 points and 11 assists, while Shaquille O'Neal (7'2''-C-72, college: LSU) added 16 pts and 12 rebs. Visitors got 30 points and 7 assists from Baron Davis.

New York K. - Minnesota T. 91-112
Kevin Love

(6'10''-C-88, college: UCLA) had a career-high 25 points to go with 11 rebounds and the Timberwolves exacted a little payback on the New York Knicks with a 112-91 victory Sunday night that was easily their most lopsided of this long season. Al Jefferson (6'10''-F-85) followed closely with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Wilson Chandler netted 27 pts for the Knicks.

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Carmelo ANTHONY
  Denver N.
  (203-F-84)
  Avg: 29.7

1. Anthony, Denver N.	29.7
2. Durant, Oklah.Ci.	29.6
3. James, Clevelan.	29.4
4. Bryant, LA Lakers	28.3
5. Wade, Miami Heat	27.0
6. Ellis, Golde S.	25.8
7. Nowitzki, Dallas M.	25.2
8. Bosh, Toronto R.	24.0
9. Roy, Portland TB	23.1
10. Arenas, Washin.	22.6

Rebounds Per Game

Dwight HOWARD
  Orlando M.
  (207-F-85)
  Avg: 13.3

1. Howard, Orlando M.	13.3
2. Noah, Chicago B.	12.2
3. Camby, LA Clippers	12.0
4. Love, Minnesota T.	11.9
5. Randolph, Memph.	11.7
6. Lee, New York K.	11.5
7. Bosh, Toronto R.	11.4
8. Wallace, Charlotte B.	11.0
9. Gasol, LA Lakers	10.8
10. Duncan, San.	10.7

Assists Per Game

Chris PAUL
  N.Orleans H.
  (183-G-85)
  Avg: 11.2

1. Paul, N.Orleans H.	11.2
2. Nash, Phoenix Suns	11.1
3. Williams, Utah Jazz	9.7
4. Rondo, Boston C.	9.7
5. Kidd, Dallas M.	9.2
6. Davis, LA Clippers	8.0
7. James, Clevelan.	8.0
8. Westbrook, Oklah..	7.4
9. Arenas, Washingt.	7.2
10. Jennings, Milwau.	6.3

Steals Per Game

Rajon RONDO
  Boston C.
  (186-G-86)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Rondo, Boston C.	2.4
2. Paul, N.Orleans H.	2.3
3. Ellis, Golde S.	2.2
4. Jackson, Charlott.	1.9
5. Iguodala, Philadel.	1.9
6. Davis, LA Clippers	1.9
7. Curry, Golde S.	1.9
8. Ariza, Houston R.	1.8
9. Wade, Miami Heat	1.8
10. Bryant, LA Lake.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Dwight HOWARD
  Orlando M.
  (207-F-85)
  Avg: 2.7

1. Howard, Orlando M.	2.7
2. Oden, Portland TB	2.3
3. Bogut, Milwauke.	2.2
4. Smith, Atlanta H.	2.2
5. Dalembert, Philad.	2.2
6. Lopez, New J.	2.1
7. Perkins, Boston C.	2.0
8. Haywood, Washingt.	2.0
9. Camby, LA Clippers	2.0
10. Thomas, Chicago.	1.9

Standings

NBA Standings

Eastern Conference
Atlantic Div.
1. Boston C.	30-16
2. Toronto R.	26-22
3. New York K.	18-29
4. Philadelph.76	16-31
5. New Jersey N.	4-42
Central Div.
1. Cleveland C.	38-11
2. Chicago B.	23-22
3. Milwaukee B.	21-25
4. Indiana P.	16-32
5. Detroit P.	15-31
Southeast Div.
1. Orlando M.	32-16
2. Atlanta H.	30-16
3. Charlotte B.	24-23
4. Miami Heat	24-24
5. Washington W.	16-31
Western Conference
Northwest Div.
1. Denver N.	33-15
2. Utah Jazz	29-18
3. Portland TB	29-21
4. Oklah.City T.	26-21
5. Minnesota T.	11-38
Pacific Div.
1. LA Lakers	37-13
2. Phoenix Suns	29-21
3. LA Clippers	20-27
4. Sacramento K.	16-31
5. Golde State W.	13-33
Southwest Div.
1. Dallas M.	30-18
2. San Antonio S.	28-19
3. Memphis G.	26-21
4. N.Orleans H.	26-22
5. Houston R.	25-22

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NCAA1

MAAC Best Kept Secret Bilal Benn Does it Again - by Allen Waters
Bilal Benn (6'5''-G/F-86, college: Niagara) , a senior Guard/forward, The Best kept Secret in the MAAC Conference NBA Teams are High on him He is the Most Underrated player in the Country , averaged 13.9 points and 9.7 with rebounds 3.2 Apg per game Niagara's Coming off a 3 Game losing Streak . The senior tallied in 17 points and 9 rebounds 3 Assists in Sunday win over Loyola,MD. Benn shot 4-of-12 from the floor in the win, helping The purple Eagles to hold off Loyola,Md. On Sunday, the swingman recorded The Team 12th win in the all-around effort in the 9-point win.
Source: www.maacsports.com

Bilal Benn (6'5''-G/F-86, college: Villanova)

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NORWAY

BLNO Round: 21 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Gimle - Froya 88-64
Gimle scored a comfortable home against Froya. Peter Bullock (198-F-82, college: Alaska-Anch.) scored 22 points and grabbed 11 boards to pace the hosts. Ivan Djerman contributed 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the 13th win for Gimle. Karamo Jawara responded with 19 points for the Ambassadors.

Baerum - Ammerud 104-103
Baerum narrowly defeated Ammerud at home court. Donald Oatis (206-F/C-79, agency: Prossin Sports Management, college: Wilberforce) tallied 21 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge. Stian Berg contributed 21 points in the 9th win for Baerum. Christian Hinsch responded with 28 points and 11 boards for Ammerud in defeat.

Harstad - Tromso 70-77
Tromso prevailed against Harstad behind 23 points and 8 rebounds from Anthony Williams (203-F-83, agency: Warren Sports International, college: Cent.Florida). Hani Issalhi added 13 points for the winners. Bendik Myhrer (191-G-85) and Jeff Rogers delivered 18 points each in the loss.

Tromso - Harstad 81-83
Bendik Myhrer and Ahmed Diomande scored 18 points each to lead Harstad to a narrow road win against Tromso. Jeff Rogers and Thomas Ble added 14 points apiece in the 11th win for the Vikings. Matthew Lawrence responded with 32 points and 8 boards for the Storm.

Standings - BLNO

BLNO Standings

1. Asker	17-1
2. Gimle	13-5
3. Tromso	12-7
4. Harstad	11-8
5. Baerum	9-9
6. Ammerud	8-11
7. Froya	3-16
8. Ulriken	1-17

BLNO Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Audun ESKELAND
  Ulriken
  (176-G-85)
  Avg: 24.3

1. Eskeland, Ulriken	24.3
2. Lawrence, Tromso	24.1
3. Williams, Tromso	22.0
4. Karlsen, Asker	20.2
5. Skaara, Baerum	19.0
6. Oatis, Baerum	18.8
7. Djerman, Gimle	18.7
8. Mahnin, Asker	18.5
9. Kombat, Froya	17.9
10. Bullock, Gim.	17.6

Rebounds Per Game

Dexter GRAY
  Baerum
  (201-F-85)
  Avg: 10.8

1. Gray, Baerum	10.8
2. Woodson, Harstad	10.7
3. Oatis, Baerum	10.6
4. Nwachukwu, Ammerud	9.6
5. Bullock, Gimle	8.8
6. Djerman, Gimle	8.3
7. Karlsen, Asker	8.1
8. Williams, Tromso	8.1
9. Christensen, Tro.	7.8
10. Kombat, Fro.	7.7

Assists Per Game

Christer ELGMORK
  Baerum
  (180-G-87)
  Avg: 6.3

1. Elgmork, Baerum	6.3
2. Mahnin, Asker	4.9
3. Mihaylov, Tromso	4.4
4. Diomande, Harstad	4.1
5. Hinsch, Ammerud	4.0
6. Jawara, Froya	4.0
7. Woodson, Harstad	3.9
8. Ble, Harstad	3.8
9. Issalhi, Tromso	3.4
10. Nguyen, Fro.	3.1

Steals Per Game

Peter BULLOCK
  Gimle
  (198-F-82)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Bullock, Gimle	2.6
2. Jawara, Froya	2.3
3. Myhrer, Harstad	2.2
4. Ellingsen, Gimle	1.8
5. Nwachukwu, Ammerud	1.8
6. Eskeland, Ulriken	1.8
7. Gray, Baerum	1.7
8. Ble, Harstad	1.7
9. Mihaylov, Tromso	1.7
10. Ouakkaha, Ulrik.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Donald OATIS
  Baerum
  (206-F/C-79)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Oatis, Baerum	2.5
2. Williams, Tromso	1.5
3. Kombat, Froya	1.3
4. Woodson, Harstad	1.2
5. Karlsen, Asker	0.8
6. Frierson, Harstad	0.8
7. Christensen, Tro.	0.7
8. Bullock, Gimle	0.7
9. Bolinz, Asker	0.6
10. Ouakkaha, Ulrik.	0.6

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PBL

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Anthony ANDERSON
  Manchester M.
  (180-G-81)
  Avg: 23.2

1. Anderson, Manchest.	23.2
2. Payne, Buffalo S.	23.0
3. Wise, Quebec K.	22.0
4. Stanley, Buffalo S.	21.3
5. Sherrill, Maryland.	20.3
6. Friel, Rochester R.	20.2
7. Ayuso, Capitanes	19.7
8. Bennett, Halifax R.	19.0
9. Jeanty, Quebec K.	19.0
10. Jackson, Ver.	18.7

Rebounds Per Game

Angelo REYES
  Capitanes
  (205-F/C-81)
  Avg: 17.7

1. Reyes, Capitanes	17.7
2. Cunningham, Maryland.	15.5
3. Crookshank, Halif.	13.9
4. Aubry, Capitanes	12.8
5. Demasi, Vermont FH	12.0
6. Wise, Quebec K.	10.0
7. Brown, Buffalo S.	9.3
8. Ocitti, Manchest.	9.0
9. Johnson, Rocheste.	8.5
10. Ross, Buffalo.	8.2

Assists Per Game

Anthony ANDERSON
  Manchester M.
  (180-G-81)
  Avg: 6.2

1. Anderson, Manchest.	6.2
2. Rodriguez, Capit.	6.2
3. Crouch, Rocheste.	5.7
4. Price, Buffalo S.	5.5
5. Bowden, Lawton F.	5.3
6. Ervin, Halifax R.	5.0
7. Robinson, Buffa.	4.9
8. Daniels, Lawton F.	4.5
9. Gilchrese, Manche.	3.7
10. Brown, Buffalo.	3.7

Steals Per Game

Al STEWART
  Manchester M.
  (178-G-83)
  Avg: 2

1. Stewart, Manchest.	2.0
2. Jeanty, Quebec K.	2.0
3. Bowden, Lawton F.	2.0
4. Robinson, Buffa.	1.9
5. Thomas, Maryland.	1.8
6. Holmes, Quebec K.	1.8
7. Johnson, Rocheste.	1.8
8. Mims, Lawton Ft.SC	1.7
9. Ocitti, Manchest.	1.6
10. Crouch, Roches.	1.5

Blocks Per Game

Jawan BAILEY
  Vermont FH
  (203-F-)
  Avg: 2.3

1. Bailey, Vermont FH	2.3
2. Aubry, Capitanes	2.0
3. George, Quebec K.	2.0
4. Thomas, Maryland.	1.8
5. Crookshank, Halif.	1.4
6. Marshall, Lawton F.	1.3
7. Bailey, Rocheste.	1.2
8. Ocitti, Manchest.	1.2
9. Freeman, Lawton F.	1.0
10. Underwood, Hal.	1.0

Standings

PBL Standings

1. Capitanes	8-0
2. Halifax R.	6-2
3. Rochester R.	5-1
4. Lawton Ft.SC	4-2
5. Buffalo S.	2-5
6. Manchester	2-5
7. Maryland G.	2-5
8. Quebec Kebs	1-6
9. Vermont FH	0-4

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PHILIPPINES

PBA Quarterfinals: Talk N Text and Purefoods jump to 2-0 - by Eurobasket News
Talk N Text - Ginebra 106-105
Jared Dillinger (191-G/F-84, college: Hawaii) scored on a perfectly executed alley-oop play in the closing seconds, capping a big Talk `N Text comeback from 18 points down in a pulsating 106-105 win over Barangay Ginebra Sunday in Game 2 of their KFC-PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals series at the Araneta Coliseum. Trailing, 104-105, in the final 3.3 seconds, the Tropang Texters came off a timeout looking for an eye-in-the-sky play, which Ranidel de Ocampo made happen with a right-on-target pass to an airborne Dillinger. Jason Castro (173-G-86) scored 19 points to lead six other Texters with double-figure outputs. Harvey Carey (191-F-79, college: Sonoma St.) had 17, Ranidel de Ocampo 16 (plus 13 rebounds), Dillinger 14, Alapag 13, Mac-Mac Cardona 11 and Ali Peek 10. JC Intal (195-C-83) led Ginebra with 23 points, hitting a pair of crucial three-point shots in the final 2:39. But he could only split his free throws in the final 3.3 seconds to make it 105-104, and opened the way for that big winning play by Talk `N Text. - Courtesy of www.GMANews.TV

Rain or Shine - Purefoods 94-95
Purefoods Tender Juicy also came back from 20 points and James Yap (191-F/G-82) hit his first two free throws out of three attempts with less than a second left to come away to pull off a 95-94 escape over Rain or Shine in Game 2 of their own best-of-5 quarterfinal series. Jeff Chan put the Elasto Painters to a 94-93 with a twisting drive over Rafi Reavis with 8.5 seconds left. But Yap, who was way behind the rainbow line, drew a foul from Eddie Laure with 0.6 ticks remaining. Yap hit the first two and intentionally missed the last one as the Giants escaped with the victory and move to a victory away of meeting San Miguel Beer in the best-of-7 semifinal series. James Yap led Puerfoods with 23 points while Roger Rap added 22. Solomon Mercado (183-G-84, college: Biola (CA)) paced Rain or Shine with 26 markers. Gabe Norwood contributed 22 points and 16 rebounds for coach Caloy Garcia. -Courtesy of www.abs-cbnnews.com

PBA Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Mark CARDONA
  Talk N Text
  (180-G/F-81)
  Avg: 19.4

1. Cardona, Talk N.	19.4
2. Santos, San Miguel	18.8
3. Williams, Santa Lucia	17.9
4. Tubid, Ginebra	17.1
5. Yap, Purefoods	16.9
6. Miller, Alaska	16.7
7. Mercado, Rain o.	15.9
8. Alapag, Talk N Text	15.3
9. Tenorio, Alaska	14.7
10. David, Burger Ki.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Kelly WILLIAMS
  Santa Lucia
  (198-F-82)
  Avg: 14.6

1. Williams, Santa Lucia	14.6
2. Taulava, Coca-Cola	12.5
3. Santos, San Miguel	10.2
4. Carey, Talk N Text	9.3
5. Pena, San Miguel	8.6
6. Reavis, Purefoods	8.6
7. Pingris, Purefoods	7.7
8. Devance, Alaska	7.4
9. Alonzo, Barako Bull	7.4
10. Reyes, Rain.	7.2

Assists Per Game

Alex CABAGNOT
  Burger King
  (183-G-82)
  Avg: 5.9

1. Cabagnot, Coca-Cola	5.9
2. Alapag, Talk N Text	4.9
3. Villanueva, San M.	4.9
4. Reyes, Santa Lucia	4.6
5. Mercado, Rain o.	4.6
6. Taulava, Coca-Cola	4.5
7. Miller, Alaska	4.3
8. Tenorio, Alaska	4.1
9. Castro, Talk N Text	4.1
10. Ross, Coca-Co.	3.7

Steals Per Game

Ryan REYES
  Santa Lucia
  (188-G-83)
  Avg: 2.1

1. Reyes, Santa Lucia	2.1
2. Artadi, Purefoods	1.7
3. Williams, Santa Lucia	1.7
4. Lanete, Burger King	1.4
5. Norwood, Rain o.	1.4
6. Buenafe, Burger K.	1.4
7. Santos, San Miguel	1.4
8. Castro, Talk N Text	1.4
9. Tenorio, Alaska	1.3
10. Abarrientos, Gin.	1.3

Blocks Per Game

Ali PEEK
  Talk N Text
  (194-F-75)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Peek, Talk N Text	1.5
2. Santos, San Miguel	1.5
3. Quinahan, Burger K.	1.3
4. Maierhofer, Puref.	1.2
5. Thoss, Alaska	1.0
6. Pennisi, San Miguel	0.9
7. Devance, Alaska	0.8
8. Aquino, Santa Lucia	0.8
9. Belga, Burger King	0.8
10. Hrabak, Rain.	0.8

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POLAND

Standings - 1 Liga

1Liga Standings

1. MMKS DG	18-2
2. Zastal ZG	16-4
3. Siarka T.	14-5
4. Big Star	14-6
5. Spojnia S.	13-7
6. LKS Lodz	12-7
7. Sokol L.	11-9
8. Start Lublin	10-9
9. Trefl SSA	8-11
10. Znicz Basket	8-12
11. Zubry	8-12
12. MOSiR Krosno	7-13
13. Tempcold AZS	6-13
14. Gornik Wal.	5-15
15. Sudety JG	4-15
16. AZS AWF K-ce	2-16

Standings - 2 Liga

2Liga Standings

Group A
1. Astoria	17-2
2. SKK Siedlce	16-2
3. Norgips	16-3
4. Nowy Dwor Gd.	15-5
5. Zuraw Gn.	12-8
6. Basket Kw.	11-8
7. Harmattan	11-8
8. Tur B.Podl.	11-8
9. MMKS SIDEn	11-8
10. Korsarz	8-11
11. Assec.Prokom 3	7-13
12. Unibet Legia	5-13
13. AZS Olsztyn	4-14
14. Zyrardowianka	4-14
15. OSSM W-wa	2-17
16. OSSM Sopot	0-17
Group B
1. Open Basket	14-2
2. Pogon Prudnik	14-8
3. AZS Szczecin	13-1
4. AZS PP Poznan	13-2
5. AZS Kutno	11-5
6. Ksiezak	9-6
7. Nysa Klodzko	7-6
8. AZS PO Opole	7-6
9. Stal Ostrow	5-9
10. Slask Wroclaw	5-10
11. MKS Skiern.	5-10
12. Obiekty Wrocl.	5-11
13. OSSM Wroclaw	2-14
14. KKS Siechnice	0-16
Group C
1. Rosasport	15-1
2. Unia Tarnow	15-3
3. AZS Pol.Cz-wa	12-6
4. MCKiS Jaw.	10-4
5. Cracovia	10-6
6. AZS PR Radom	9-8
7. UMKS Kielce	8-7
8. Alba	8-8
9. Komtek	7-9
10. MKS Limanowa	7-11
11. Pogon Ruda Sl.	6-5
12. Staco Niepol.	5-12
13. Mickiewicz	5-13
14. Wisla Krakow	1-16
15. OSSM S.Wola	1-17

Stats Leaders - 1Liga

Points Per Game

Marcin STERENGA
  Gornik Walb.
  (201-F-78)
  Avg: 21.5

1. Sterenga, Gornik W.	21.5
2. Celej, Start Lublin	20.9
3. Pacocha, Big Star	18.9
4. Pluta, MOSiR K.	18.8
5. Wojdyla, Sudety JG	18.4
6. Dloniak, Spojnia S.	18.1
7. Weatherspoon, Znicz B.	17.7
8. Flieger, Zastal ZG	17.3
9. Mazur, Spojnia S.	16.7
10. Storozynski, Asec.	16.4

Rebounds Per Game

Tomasz WOJDYLA
  Zastal ZG
  (201-F-77)
  Avg: 11.8

1. Wojdyla, Sudety JG	11.8
2. Sterenga, Gornik W.	10.8
3. Lisewski, MMKS D.	9.9
4. Storozynski, Asec.P.	9.8
5. Kwiatkowski, Start L.	9.6
6. Grudzinski, Spojn.	9.3
7. Kulikowski, Zubry	9.2
8. Mis, Siarka T.	8.9
9. Nowak, Sudety JG	8.1
10. Dluski, LKS Lo.	7.8

Assists Per Game

Marcin STOKLOSA
  Spojnia S.
  (188-G-77)
  Avg: 7.7

1. Stoklosa, Spojn.	7.7
2. Sikora, Start Lublin	6.8
3. Ecka, Znicz Basket	5.9
4. Baran, Siarka T.	5.2
5. Trepka, LKS Lodz	5.0
6. Basinski, MMKS D.	4.8
7. Pacocha, Big Star	4.5
8. Glapinski, Sokol L.	4.2
9. Rapucha, Zubry	4.2
10. Flieger, Zastal	4.1

Steals Per Game

Marcin FLIEGER
  Zastal ZG
  (182-G-84)
  Avg: 3.5

1. Flieger, Zastal ZG	3.5
2. Sikora, Asec.Pro.	2.8
3. Marciniak, Siarka T.	2.8
4. Szpyrka, Siarka T.	2.8
5. Ecka, Znicz Basket	2.8
6. Krupa, Siarka T.	2.8
7. Chodkiewicz, Zastal Z.	2.6
8. Sikora, Start Lublin	2.5
9. Nowak, Znicz B.	2.5
10. Wojdyla, Sudety	2.3

Blocks Per Game

Rafal KULIKOWSKI
  Zubry
  (204-C-85)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Kulikowski, Zubry	2.6
2. Lisewski, MMKS D.	2.0
3. Milewski, AZS A.	1.7
4. Mis, Siarka T.	1.5
5. Jarmakowicz, Zastal Z.	1.3
6. Salamonik, Big Star	1.2
7. Pelka, Tempcold.	1.0
8. Pisarczyk, LKS Lodz	0.9
9. Rajewicz, Zastal Z.	0.9
10. Nowak, Znicz.	0.8

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PORTUGAL

Standings - Proliga

Proliga Standings

1. Penafiel	11-2
2. Lusitania	11-2
3. Barcelos	9-4
4. Electrico FC	8-5
5. Seixal	7-6
6. Povoa	7-6
7. Galitos FC	7-6
8. Sangalhos	6-7
9. Angra	6-7
10. Terceira Basket	4-9
11. A.Musical	2-11
12. Maia Basket	0-11

Stats Leaders - UZO Liga

Points Per Game

Brandon DAGANS
  Ginasio
  (185-G-)
  Avg: 22.5

1. Dagans, Ginasio	22.5
2. Waller, Ovarense	22.0
3. Crutchfield, Sampa.	21.8
4. Clark, Barreirense	20.1
5. Powers, Fisica	20.0
6. Smith, AD Vagos	18.8
7. Voorhees, AD Vagos	18.5
8. Ramos, Benfica	18.4
9. Webster, CAB	18.2
10. Nealy, VSC Guim.	17.5

Rebounds Per Game

Rod NEALY
  VSC Guimar.
  (198-F-80)
  Avg: 11

1. Nealy, VSC Guimar.	11.0
2. Smith, AD Vagos	10.5
3. Lee, Ovarense	10.5
4. Sowell, Barreirense	10.3
5. St.Robert, Illiabum	9.8
6. Terrell, Porto F.	9.5
7. Johnson, Fisica	9.1
8. Johnson, Academica	8.8
9. Powers, Fisica	8.6
10. Shaw, Illiab.	8.6

Assists Per Game

Daniel FELIX
  Illiabum
  (183-G-82)
  Avg: 3.6

1. Felix, Illiabum	3.6
2. Dagans, Ginasio	2.7
3. Costa, Ginasio	2.7
4. Silva, VSC Guimar.	2.6
5. Simoes, Academica	2.4
6. Balseiro, Sampa.	2.3
7. Mims, VSC Guimar.	2.3
8. Reed, Benfica	2.3
9. Schneider, CAB	2.2
10. Williams, Academi.	2.2

Steals Per Game

Daniel FELIX
  Illiabum
  (183-G-82)
  Avg: 6.6

1. Felix, Illiabum	6.6
2. Reveles, AD Vagos	6.5
3. Manarte, Ovarense	6.0
4. Costa, Ginasio	4.6
5. Simoes, Academica	4.5
6. Mims, VSC Guimar.	4.3
7. Nealy, VSC Guimar.	4.3
8. Fernandes, CAB	4.3
9. Sing, Sampaense	4.0
10. Miranda, Ovaren.	4.0

Blocks Per Game

Todd SOWELL
  Barreirense
  (201-F-86)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Sowell, Barreirense	2.5
2. Lee, Ovarense	1.6
3. Smith, AD Vagos	1.5
4. Frisby, Benfica	1.5
5. Terrell, Porto F.	1.5
6. Soderberg, CAB	1.4
7. DeWitz, Benfica	1.3
8. Jackson, Academica	1.3
9. Wilson, Sampaense	1.3
10. Johnson, Fisi.	1.1

Proliga Round: 13 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Seixal - A.Musical 77-58
Miguel Gomes (177-G-80) produced 21 points to lead Seixal past Academia Musical. Daniel Machado added 19 points as Seixal improved at 7-6 record. Carlos Tavares responded with 19 points and 9 caroms for Academia Musical.

Povoa - Galitos FC 86-60
Povoa recorded the seventh win as they cruised past Galitos. Ethan Shaw (203-F-83, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management, college: Detroit Mercy) scored 23 points and pulled down 12 boards to lead the hosts. Ricardo Moreira added 16 points in the victory. Jerryck Murrey answered with 17 points, 6 boards and 5 assists for Galitos.

Electrico FC - Maia Basket 77-47
Diogo Leiria (196-F-87) and Tiago Pinto knocked down 12 points each to lead Electrico past Maia Basket. Aylton Medeiros added 10 points and 9 caroms in the eighth win for Electrico. Diogo Teixeira had 10 points and 10 boards in the eleventh straight loss for Maia.

Sangalhos - Penafiel 58-78
Penafiel stayed on top of the standings with a comfortable road win against Sangalhos. James Grabowski (201-F-86, college: SW Baptist) scored 22 points and pulled down 13 boards. Sidney Holmes added 20 points and 15 boards for Penafiel. Justin Marshall responded with 25 points and 13 boards for Sangalhos.

Lusitania - Barcelos 75-64
Lusitania handled Barcelos despite playing without Carl Lee. Mohamed Camara (196-F-83) scored 21 points to pace the charge. Marcel Momplasir added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Carlos Fechas answered with 17 points for Barcelos.

Terceira Basket - Angra 89-80
Renato Lindmets (198-F, college: Westfield St.) scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Terceira past Angra. Matthew Murrer contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for Terceira. Tony Murphy responded with 21 points and 7 steals for Angra.

Academica switches import players - Kalen Grimes is the new face in town - by Antonio Santos
Ass. Academica de Coimbra has announced, on the day of the deadline to add new players to the roster, that it has released Quin Humphrey (193-G-84, college: Youngstown St.) and signed Kalen Grimes (206-C, agency: Hart Sports Mngm, college: Missouri).

While Ass. Academica de Coimbra is 5th in the league at 5-6 right now, it is only one win ahead of a group of six teams that sit at 4-7. This addition seems like a clear statement the team believes it lacks height. It releases a combo guard and hires a center.

After playing at Missouri in college, Kalen has had international experience in Poland, Ukraine, Uruguay and Switzerland.

Ass. Academica de Coimbra comes of a 2008/2009 season where it performed extremely well, giving eventual champions Sport Lisboa Benfica hell, in a grinding 5 game series in which it eventually succumbed 2-3. This raised expectations for this season and Humphrey might have been more of a victim of such expectations than anything else.

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ROMANIA

Stats Leaders - Men

Points Per Game

O''Darien BASSETT
  Craiova
  (188-G-86)
  Avg: 23

1. Bassett, Craiova	23.0
2. Mack, Steaua T.	21.3
3. Krstanovic, U.Mobi.	21.1
4. Peciukas, Mures	19.1
5. Bubanja, Brasov	19.1
6. Santana, Municipal B.	18.9
7. Timus, Steaua T.	18.3
8. Pesic, Timisoara	18.3
9. Dawson, Gladiato.	17.9
10. Howell, Gaz Met.	17.9

Rebounds Per Game

Virgil CARUTASU
  Ploiesti
  (204-C-76)
  Avg: 9.7

1. Carutasu, Ploiesti	9.7
2. Krstanovic, U.Mobi.	8.8
3. Paltinisanu, Timis.	8.7
4. Masiulis, Mures	8.1
5. Mijajlovic, Munici.	7.6
6. Smith, CSU Sibiu	7.6
7. Bubanja, Brasov	7.4
8. Dragusin, Pitesti	7.3
9. Popescu, Steaua T.	7.3
10. Nicoara, Gaz Met.	7.2

Assists Per Game

Jarrett HOWELL
  Gaz Metan
  (188-G-84)
  Avg: 5.7

1. Howell, Gaz Metan	5.7
2. Cooley, Mures	5.6
3. Dzambic, Timisoara	5.2
4. Helcioiu, Municipa.	4.9
5. Cuic, U.Mobitel.CN	4.9
6. Mladenovic, Brasov	4.5
7. Howard, Gladiato.	4.4
8. Fometescu, Dinamo B.	4.3
9. Mack, Steaua T.	4.2
10. Medvedj, U.Mobi.	4.1

Steals Per Game

JuJuan COOLEY
  Mures
  (175-G-82)
  Avg: 3.2

1. Cooley, Mures	3.2
2. Howell, Gaz Metan	2.7
3. Johnson, CSU Sibiu	2.7
4. Mitchell, Gaz Metan	2.4
5. Timus, Steaua T.	2.2
6. Hargrove, Ploiesti	2.2
7. Bassett, Craiova	2.1
8. Maric, Oradea	2.1
9. Medvedj, U.Mobite.	2.1
10. Tyner, Rovina.	2.1

Blocks Per Game

Arturas MASIULIS
  Mures
  (210-C-80)
  Avg: 2.3

1. Masiulis, Mures	2.3
2. Lazar, Oradea	1.9
3. Dragusin, Pitesti	1.6
4. Dragovic, Craiova	1.5
5. Vajda, Mures	1.0
6. Bubanja, Brasov	1.0
7. Rhymer, Gaz Metan	1.0
8. Pantelic, Steaua T.	1.0
9. Roland, CSU Sibiu	0.8
10. Harris, Craio.	0.8

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RUSSIA

Krasnie Krilya signed Mikhailov as a head coach and released Agapov - by Stanislav Tyutyunnik
Mikhail Mikhailov (205-F/C-71) became a new head coach of Krasnie Krilya Samara. GM of the team Sergei Timofeev told to Eurobasket.com that Mikhailov signed for the rest of the season and should improve the play and results of Krasnie Krylya (Samara team has a losing streak of 4 straight games in Eurochallenge and Superleague A). Temporary acting head coach Sergei Mokin became a 1st assistant coach and Igor Grachev became a 2nd assistant coach. During his player career Mikhailov was a dominant center in Russian National Team, where he became a World Championships silver medalist. After retirement he was coaching Spartak Primorie as assistant and then in 2009 as a head coach. Also Krasnie Krilya Samara released Pavel Agapov by the both sides agreement. Agapov will continue his career in Superleague B with Spartak Primorie.

Stats Leaders - Superleague A

Points Per Game

Sergey BYKOV
  Dynamo M.
  (190-G-83)
  Avg: 21.4

1. Bykov, Dynamo M.	21.4
2. Capin, Lokomoti.	20.4
3. Rush, Triumph	17.4
4. Chalmers, Enisey	17.3
5. Green, Lokomoti.	17.0
6. Popovic, Unics	16.4
7. Rakovic, Spartak SP	15.8
8. Lyday, Unics	15.8
9. Monya, Dynamo M.	15.2
10. Fields, Spartak	14.8

Rebounds Per Game

Sergey MONYA
  Dynamo M.
  (204-F-83)
  Avg: 8.3

1. Monya, Dynamo M.	8.3
2. Trushkin, Krasni.	8.3
3. Khryapa, CSKA	8.1
4. Javtokas, Khimky	7.1
5. Savenkov, Lokomoti.	6.3
6. Rakovic, Spartak SP	6.2
7. Ford, Spartak SP	6.0
8. Kaun, CSKA	5.9
9. Veremeenko, Unics	5.7
10. McCarty, Khim.	5.7

Assists Per Game

Ernest BREMER
  Krasnie Krilya
  (196-G-80)
  Avg: 5.5

1. Bremer, Krasnie .	5.5
2. Bykov, Dynamo M.	4.5
3. Capin, Lokomoti.	4.4
4. Fields, Spartak SP	4.2
5. Khryapa, CSKA	4.0
6. Cabezas, Khimky	3.5
7. Rush, Triumph	3.1
8. Planinic, CSKA	3.1
9. Lopez, Khimky	3.0
10. Vyaltsev, Trium.	3.0

Steals Per Game

Sergey BYKOV
  Dynamo M.
  (190-G-83)
  Avg: 2.8

1. Bykov, Dynamo M.	2.8
2. Rush, Triumph	2.5
3. Khryapa, CSKA	1.9
4. Lyday, Unics	1.9
5. Bremer, Krasnie .	1.8
6. Surovtsev, Lokomoti.	1.8
7. Chalmers, Enisey	1.8
8. Sergeev, Triumph	1.6
9. Fridzon, Khimky	1.5
10. Capin, Lokomo.	1.4

Blocks Per Game

Sergey MONYA
  Dynamo M.
  (204-F-83)
  Avg: 1.7

1. Monya, Dynamo M.	1.7
2. Gist, Lokomotiv K.	1.5
3. Mozgov, Khimky	1.3
4. Savenkov, Lokomoti.	1.1
5. Kaun, CSKA	1.0
6. Trushkin, Krasni.	1.0
7. Sokolov, CSKA	0.9
8. Shved, Dynamo M.	0.8
9. Khryapa, CSKA	0.8
10. Vasilyev, Dynamo.	0.8

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SAUDI ARABIA

D1 Standings

D1 Standings

1. Al Ittihad	8-0
2. Al Ahli	7-1
3. Ohod	7-1
4. Al Hilal	6-2
5. Al Ansar	6-2
6. Al Fateh	4-5
7. Al Maseerah	3-5
8. Al Wahda	2-6
9. Al Naser	2-6
10. Al Nahda	2-7
11. Al Jabil	2-7
12. Al Khaleej	1-8

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SENEGAL

Results of the sixth round - by Kristian Santiago
The Senegalese championship is in full gear and the sixth round has been played as well as two games of the seventh round.

Sixth round:
Police Dakar -Ugb St. Louis 80-87
Douane Dakar - Rail Thies 52-71
Hbc - Diaraf Dakar 55-45
Sibac -Asfa Yennega 61-55

Seventh round:
US Goree - Police Dakar 69-51
Douane Dakar - Sibac 77-69
Video of the game can be found here: http://www.senebasket.com/VIDEO-SIBAC-DOUANE_a2541.html

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SERBIA

Stats Leaders - 1A

Points Per Game

Vladimir PANIC
  Metalac
  (194-F-82)
  Avg: 19.3

1. Panic, Metalac	19.3
2. Mladenovic, Ergon.	18.2
3. Jorovic, Borac	17.8
4. Markovic, Tamis	17.2
5. Markovic, Napredak	16.9
6. Martinic, Vojvodina	16.2
7. Vukosavljevi., Prolet.	16.1
8. Micevic, Borac	15.8
9. Rakic, Novi Sad	15.3
10. Milosevic, KG	15.2

Rebounds Per Game

Aleksandar MLADENOVIC
  Ergonom
  (207-F/C-84)
  Avg: 8.2

1. Mladenovic, Ergon.	8.2
2. Mikic, KG 06	6.9
3. Lukovic, Radnic.	6.9
4. Jelovac, Mega V.	6.9
5. Ljubojevic, Novi S.	6.5
6. Borovcanin, Sloga	6.3
7. Bosnjak, Vojvodina	6.1
8. Marojevic, Metalac	6.0
9. Dramicanin, Borac	6.0
10. Vukosavljevi., Prol.	5.9

Assists Per Game

Vid ZARKOVIC
  Proleter Naft.
  (189-G-75)
  Avg: 7.5

1. Zarkovic, Prolet.	7.5
2. Pistoljevic, Radnic.	4.7
3. Stefanovic, Metal.	4.3
4. Martinic, Vojvodina	4.2
5. Korac, Beograd	4.2
6. Rakic, Novi Sad	4.1
7. Dimitrijevic, Sloga	3.9
8. Radulovic, Masinac	3.5
9. Prolovic, Borac	3.3
10. Tresac, Bor.	3.2

Steals Per Game

Goran MARTINIC
  Vojvodina
  (186-G-87)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Martinic, Vojvodina	2.4
2. Vulin, Proleter Naft.	2.3
3. Zarkovic, Prolet.	2.0
4. Dundjerski, Beograd	1.7
5. Kovacevic, Novi Sad	1.6
6. Jorovic, Borac	1.6
7. Rakic, Novi Sad	1.6
8. Stajic, Tamis	1.6
9. Tresac, Borac	1.6
10. Milosevic, KG	1.5

Blocks Per Game

Ratko PETRIC
  KG 06
  (214-C-86)
  Avg: 1.3

1. Petric, KG 06	1.3
2. Lukovic, Radnic.	1.3
3. Bircevic, Metalac	1.2
4. Buric, Tamis	1.2
5. Mladenovic, Ergon.	1.2
6. Maravic, Mega V.	1.1
7. Arsic, Masinac	0.8
8. Dramicanin, Borac	0.8
9. Ljubojevic, Novi S.	0.8
10. Cvetkovic, Mega.	0.7

Serbian B league, Round 15 (Regular season) - by Zoran Popovic

Beovuk - Mladost 76:77 (27:16, 11:21, 20:24, 18:16)

Very interesting match played in Belgrade between young Beovuk team and guests from Cacak. Beovuk mae advantage of +11 after first quarter, but guests answered during the second quarter and finished first half on only -1 point. In the second half both teams were equal, but small advantage of +4 points guests saved with more patient at the end of match. The most efficient player in Mladost was Popovic with 26 points and for domestic players Bulatovic scored 23 points.

Jug Partizan 2 66:60 (15:17, 9:13, 22:12, 20:18)

Young Partizan players better opened the match and finished first half with +6 points advantage, but in the third quarter, Jug made break, made advantage, which they saved to the end of the match. For winner Stevanovic scored 19 points and for Partizan Vlahovic scored 16 points.

Jagodina Zeleznicar 73:67 (26:16, 21:15, 13:21, 13:15)

After few lost games, Jagodina made break against guests from Indjija. Domestic players were much better during the first half, but guests tried to made break and took advantage. In the last quarter Jagodina played with more patient and saved previous advantage. Better then others in Jagdodina was Markovic with 19 points and for Zeleznicar Gugleta scored 21 points.

Vojvodina Crnokosa 77:88 (17:31, 23:22, 30:11, 7:24)

Crnokosa surprised Vojvodina on their court. During the most of the match, guests were better rivals, except third quarter, but that was not enough. Jeftich with 17 points was the most efficient player in Crnokosa and for Vojvodina Bjelica scored 18 points.

Zdravlje - Radnicki (0) 78:90 (19:23, 23:23, 19:20, 17:24)

Radnicki continued with good games this season. Radnicki won all four quarters and there was no doubt about the winner. Raickovic led his team with 18 scored points and for Zdravlje Trajkovic scored 28 points.

Smederevo - Vrbas 107:88 (37:22, 24:22, 30:24, 16:20)

After first period of the match, domestic players made advantage of +15 points, which was enough to play the rest of the match without pressure. The most efficient player in Smederevo was Zivanovic with 22 points and in Vrbas Jelenkovic scored 14 points.

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SLOVAKIA

BK SPU Nitra sign Clifford Crawford - by Eurobasket
BK SPU Nitra signed 29-year old American guard Clifford Crawford (194-G-81, college: N.Carolina St., agency: Strategic Sports). Crawford played most recently at Astrum Levice (Extraliga). While playing 9 games for Levice this season he averaged 14.3ppg, 5.2rpg, 8.6apg and 2.4spg. Crawford played also pro basketball in Austria and Germany. In the first game for Nitra he lead his team to a victory over Svit 114-83. He played in 25 minutes being team best scorer (25 points).
By Eurobasket Data Center

Stats Leaders - D1

Points Per Game

Jeremy FEARS
  Prievidza
  (196-G-85)
  Avg: 22.7

1. Fears, Prievidza	22.7
2. Glavinic, Handlova	20.7
3. Bosak, Prievidza	17.7
4. Stojanovic, Vahost.	17.5
5. Mroz, Nova Ves	16.8
6. Nicholson, Pezinok	16.8
7. Laco, Svit	16.2
8. Polakovic, Inter B.	16.1
9. Jackson, Pezinok	15.7
10. Hill, Nit.	15.6

Rebounds Per Game

Pawel MROZ
  Nova Ves
  (215-C-84)
  Avg: 8.9

1. Mroz, Nova Ves	8.9
2. Nicholson, Pezinok	8.3
3. Skara, B.Bystrica	8.0
4. Szalay, Prievidza	7.9
5. Cvitanovic, Svit	6.8
6. Tomek, Nitra	6.7
7. Micuda, Pezinok	6.7
8. Batka, Nova Ves	6.5
9. Madaj, Komarno	6.3
10. Dorazil, B.Bystri.	6.3

Assists Per Game

Clifford CRAWFORD
  Nitra
  (194-G-81)
  Avg: 8.6

1. Crawford, Levice	8.6
2. Glavinic, Handlova	7.9
3. Scott, Nitra	5.2
4. Jefferson, Nova Ves	4.6
5. Fears, Prievidza	4.1
6. Immink, B.Bystrica	3.5
7. Milosevic, Pezinok	3.4
8. Demecko, Nova Ves	3.3
9. Bosak, Prievidza	3.1
10. Zavodny, Vaho.	3.0

Steals Per Game

Edward SCOTT
  Nitra
  (186-G-81)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Scott, Nitra	2.6
2. Zavodny, Vahost.	2.5
3. Crawford, Levice	2.4
4. Fears, Prievidza	2.3
5. Glavinic, Handlova	2.1
6. Mielczarek, Nova V.	2.0
7. Jackson, Pezinok	2.0
8. Ravasz, Inter B.	2.0
9. Demecko, Nova Ves	1.9
10. Jefferson, Nova V.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Ivica CVITANOVIC
  Svit
  (206-C-82)
  Avg: 0.8

1. Cvitanovic, Svit	0.8
2. Blagojevic, Komar.	0.8
3. Crawford, Levice	0.8
4. Bosak, Prievidza	0.6
5. Klar, Levice	0.6
6. Madaj, Komarno	0.6
7. Gudelj, Komarno	0.6
8. Kucsa, Inter B.	0.5
9. Glavinic, Handlova	0.5
10. Fears, Prievid.	0.5

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SLOVENIA

Stats Leaders - 1A

Points Per Game

Sandi CEBULAR
  Sentjur
  (196-G-86)
  Avg: 22

1. Cebular, Sentjur	22.0
2. Crenshaw, Sentjur	19.1
3. Snow, Helios	18.7
4. Dragic, Geoplin .	17.7
5. King, Polzela	16.9
6. Mucic, Rudar	16.4
7. Cup, Elektra .	16.2
8. Feeley, Elektra .	16.0
9. Drzic, Luka Koper	15.7
10. Bubnic, Zlator.	15.2

Rebounds Per Game

Shawn KING
  Polzela
  (208-C-82)
  Avg: 9.4

1. King, Polzela	9.4
2. Nikolic, Krka	8.5
3. Feeley, Elektra .	8.5
4. Thondique, Polzela	6.8
5. Cup, Elektra .	6.6
6. Bubnic, Zlatorog	6.4
7. Virijevic, Sencur C.	6.2
8. Markic, Luka Koper	6.1
9. Muric, Parklji	6.1
10. Simovic, Sentj.	5.9

Assists Per Game

Tadej KOSTOMAJ
  Elektra Esotech
  (186-G-87)
  Avg: 5.5

1. Kostomaj, Elektr.	5.5
2. Crenshaw, Sentjur	5.4
3. Anzulovic, Rudar	4.8
4. Mocnik, Helios	4.0
5. Nachbar, Luka Koper	3.9
6. Jersin, Parklji	3.8
7. Cmer, Zlatorog	3.8
8. Udrih, Polzela	3.1
9. Cebular, Sentjur	3.0
10. Petrovic, Heli.	2.8

Steals Per Game

Gregor HAFNAR
  Carmatic PT
  (195-G-77)
  Avg: 2.1

1. Hafnar, Polzela	2.1
2. Dragic, Geoplin .	2.0
3. Strnad, Zlatorog	1.8
4. Markic, Luka Koper	1.7
5. Udrih, Polzela	1.7
6. Jovanovic, Sencur C.	1.6
7. Skok, Polzela	1.6
8. Lapornik, Sentjur	1.6
9. Cebular, Sentjur	1.5
10. Mocnik, Heli.	1.5

Blocks Per Game

Uros NIKOLIC
  Krka
  (207-F/C-87)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Nikolic, Krka	1.6
2. King, Polzela	1.3
3. Sviridov, Polzela	0.8
4. Ibok, Polzela	0.8
5. Sjekloca, Elektr.	0.8
6. Simovic, Sentjur	0.8
7. Cup, Elektra .	0.8
8. Pavic, Geoplin Slovan	0.7
9. Klepo, Geoplin Slovan	0.6
10. Finzgar, TCG.	0.6

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SPAIN

Ingles MVP of Round 20 - by Paul Nilsen
Australian Joe Ingles

(203-G/F-87, agency: Priority Sports) claimed his second award of the season as he was named MVP of Round 20. Showing his versatility, the three-man produced an action packed performance for CB Granada in their 97-88 home win over Xacobeo Blue Sens. He claimed a valuation of 34 with a double-double of 21 points and ten rebounds - eight of them at the defensive end. His haul included four of six from three-point range while he also dished up four assists to help secure an important victory which for the moment, keeps his team out of relegation toruble.

Cajasol eye Alex Scales - by Eurobasket News
Cajasol can strengthen their roster with addition of Alex Scales

(192-G-78, college: Oregon). The 31-year-old guard started the previous season in Ukraine. He averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 boards and 1.9 assists per game for BC Kyiv. Later Alex Scales moved to Italy to reinforce Bologna. The guard appeared in seven Seria A games tallying 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds. Alex Scales is not new to Spain. He played for Real Madrid back in 2006. He then notched 9.0 points, 2.3 boards and 1.0 assists per game in the ACB.

CAI Zaragoza reach agreement with Oriol Junyent - by Eurobasket News
CAI Zaragoza have reached a preliminary agreement on terms of contract with Oriol Junyent (207-C-76). The 33-year-old centre started the season in Valladolid. In December Oriol Junyent signed for Xacobeo BluSens. He appeared in three ACB games tallying 1.3 points and 0.3 boards per game. In 2007/08 season Oriol Junyent played for Cuidad de Huelva. In LEB he averaged 15.0 points, 9.7 boards and 2.3 assists.

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SWITZERLAND

Standings - LNB

LNB Standings

1. Bernex	17-0
2. Zurich W.	14-4
3. Swiss Central	12-6
4. Villars	10-8
5. Martigny	9-8
6. Chene	9-9
7. Vevey	9-9
8. Vernier	7-10
9. Acad.Fribourg	7-10
10. DDV Lugano	7-11
11. Pully	6-10
12. Zurich K.	6-11
13. Neuchatel	0-17

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TAIWAN

TM to replace Grant with Foyle - by Chris Wang
Local media reported that Taiwan Mobile will replace Grant Antonio (198-F-76, college: S.Carolina) with Alexus Foyle (198-F-78, college: BYU-Hawaii), who is already in Taiwan and ready to play as early as next week.

Alexus Foyle
DOB: September 17, 1978
198cm, 100 kg
Born in Canouan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines ... cousin, Adonal Foyle, plays for the Golden State Warriors

College:
1999-2001: Desert JC (CJCAA)
2001-2002: BYU-Hawaii (NCAA2,): 28 games: 20.4ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.4apg
2002-2003: BYU-Hawaii (NCAA2): NCAA2Score-2 (26.7ppg), 5.7rpg, 1.4spg
Pro career: ABA, France, D-League, PBL

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TANZANIA

Pazi beat JKT in RBA League duel - by Carlos Pereira
By Brown Msyani from http://www.thecitizen.co.tz

Pazi outsmarted holders JKT to claim a hard-earned 78-61 victory in the Regional Basketball League match played yesterday at the National Indoor Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Pazi, who narrowly lost to ABC on Saturday, yesterday played aggressively to eclipse JKT who had fielded all their key players.
Brothers Ladislaus and Andrew Ikunguru were instrumentals in their team's spectacular show.
The reigning champions began the duel earnestly, posting a slim 36-34 lead by the end of the first half before they lost steam in the last two quarters and allowed their rivals to dictate terms.
JKT's miseries set in at the third quarter in which Pazi managed to post 20 against 15 points converted by JKT.
Pazi kept up their rhythm to haul in 20 more points in the last
quarter while restricting JKT to a ten-point gain.
Andrew Ikunguru, who penned 26 points for Pazi, was the match's top scorer while Fred Kagambo added 13 points for the winners.
JKT checked in their points through Francis Mlewa who churned out 14 points and Frank Kusiga who hooked up 13 points.

In another showdown at the same venue, Savio beat Tanzania Prisons 66-46 in a thrilling face-off.

There was a surprise for Oilers, one of the basketball giants, who had to use extra tactics to beat Changbombe United 63-57 in a fiercely fought encounter.

Tanzania Prisons's John Damas was the match's top marksman after converting 20 points, as Savio's George Tarimo scored 19 points.

Kavalambi guides ABC to hit Pazi in RBA - by Carlos Pereira
By Brown Msyani from http://www.thecitizen.co.tz

Onform Haleluya Kavalambi yesterday steered ABC to defeat Pazi 58-55 in a hot Regional Basketball league contest at the National Indoor Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Kavalambi posted his career best of 25 points as colleague Ibrahim Mwinyi put in a 9-point rejoinder to hand Pazi their season's first defeat.
ABC, who beat Oilers at the same venue last weekend, were leading 30-25 at the end of the first half. The third quarter saw the teams tying at 14 points.
Pazi went on fighting to post a slim 15-14 lead at the end of the fourth quarter, but they failed to beat the 3-point margin sealed by their opponents.
Hard fighters Dennis Kibula who scored 25 points and colleague Mohamed Mshale who added 14 points, played impressively for Pazi.

At the same venue yesterday, title holders JKT defeated PT Stars 66-56 in the second RBA match.
JKT opened a 33-23 lead until the breather, then recharged their victory with a 14-point haul in the third quarter while restricting their opponents to mere a 3- point gain.
Come the final quarter and JKT wrapped up their onslaught, zipping ahead to 18 points as their opponent trailed at 15.

Another triumphant squad yesterday were Chui, who clobbered Mgualini 73-45 in a one-sided encounter, as Jeshi Stars beat Police 90-4 in the fourth match of the tournament.
The matches top marksman Dotto Charles who posted 30 points, followed by team mate Benedict Mkangala, who carded 21 points.

JKT's Himid Choka, who penned 14 points, was the matches top scorer. Others who played impressively were Osea Balaigwa and Gwakisa Mwasakyeni who chalked 14 points each for PT Stars.

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TURKEY

Stats Leaders - D1

Points Per Game

Quincy DOUBY
  Darussafaka
  (191-G-84)
  Avg: 22.3

1. Douby, Darussafaka	22.3
2. Shipp, Bornova	19.6
3. Chatman, Besiktas	18.4
4. Baron, Mersin	17.5
5. Brown, Bornova	17.5
6. Hosley, Aliaga	17.4
7. Toolson, Karsiyaka	17.2
8. Williams, Erdemir	17.1
9. Baxter, Besiktas	16.7
10. Heytvelt, Oyak.	16.7

Rebounds Per Game

Jermareo DAVIDSON
  Darussafaka
  (208-F-84)
  Avg: 10.1

1. Davidson, Darussaf.	10.1
2. Heytvelt, Oyak R.	9.5
3. Williams, Erdemir	9.4
4. Hosley, Aliaga	8.5
5. Smith, Karsiyaka	7.6
6. Bowman, Tofas	7.4
7. Elegar, Bornova	7.1
8. Aldemir, Karsiyaka	7.0
9. Greene, Antalya	6.8
10. Jasaitis, Galatasar.	6.5

Assists Per Game

Hakan KOSEOGLU
  Erdemir
  (188-G-81)
  Avg: 8.6

1. Koseoglu, Erdemir	8.6
2. Chatman, Besiktas	6.2
3. Erden, Bornova	5.0
4. Acik, T.Telekom	4.8
5. Douby, Darussafaka	4.5
6. Ermis, Banvit	4.5
7. Atsur, Besiktas	4.4
8. Holston, Karsiyaka	4.4
9. Erdogan, Oyak R.	4.2
10. Jackson, Antal.	4.1

Steals Per Game

Quinton HOSLEY
  Aliaga
  (198-G/F-84)
  Avg: 3.3

1. Hosley, Aliaga	3.3
2. Chatman, Besiktas	2.8
3. Douby, Darussafaka	2.6
4. Shipp, Bornova	2.4
5. Erden, Kepez Bld	2.3
6. Smith, Efes Pilsen	2.1
7. Famutimi, Oyak R.	2.0
8. Holston, Karsiyaka	1.9
9. Kinsey, Fener.Ulker	1.8
10. Batuk, Karsiya.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Omer ASIK
  Fener.Ulker
  (211-C-86)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Asik, Fener.Ulker	1.6
2. Elegar, Bornova	1.5
3. Aldemir, Karsiyaka	1.5
4. Davis, Banvit	1.4
5. Heytvelt, Oyak R.	1.4
6. Denison, Tofas	1.3
7. Solak, Galatasaray	1.3
8. Buckman, Kepez Bld	1.1
9. Davidson, Darussaf.	1.1
10. Bowman, Tof.	1.1

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Celtics may want Raja Bell - by David Edole
Golden State Warriors guard Raja Bell (196-F/G-76, agency: Interperformances, college: Florida Intern.) (notes) was averaging 11.8 points per game and shooting 44 percent from 3-point range before having wrist surgery. He becomes a free agent this summer so the Warriors might be willing to send him packing.

Rumor has it the Boston Celtics are looking for somebody who can shoot from the outside, according to the Boston Globe. Rajon Rondo (notes) still isn't a sure shot from out there and the Los Angeles Lakers were actually letting him take those shots on Sunday without challenging him.

One wonders if the Warriors and Celtics could figure out a way to get the veteran Bell to Boston for the stretch run.
By Mark J. Miller

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UBA

12 Players Named To UBA Basketball Select Team: Southern RoundBall Classic - by UBA media

Barnes

Kearse

Stroud

Bryant

Hughes

The top UBA players were named today by UBA owners to the 2010 UBA Basketball Mens Select Team that has been chosen to repersent the UBA in the Southern RoundBall Classic. The SRC is the top Summer Pro League in the South, the Southern RoundBall Classic features serval NBA stars such as last seasons Classic MVP Josh Smith.

The players named to the UBA Basketball Select Team include:
UBA Select 2010 Roster
7 Sherman Douglas (6'2''-G-82, college: Faulkner) of Texas Warriors (TX)
3 Will De La Cruz (6'2''-G-80, college: Atlanta Christian) of Christian Southern Generals (GA)
21 Ricky James (6'3''-G-84, college: Trevecca Naz.) of GIE Morrow Disciples (GA)
8 Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82) of GIE Morrow Disciples
1 Mychal Kearse (6'5''-G/F-83) of GIE Morrow Disciples (GA)
23 Jackie Britt (6'6''-F-81, college: Crichton) of Southern Generals (GA)
5 Alex Hill (6'7''-F-84) of Florida Flight (FL)
14 Derrick Stroud (6'8''-F/C-75, college: Indiana St.) of GIE Morrow Disciples
2 Byron Conway (6'9''-C-84, college: Auburn-Montgomery) of GIE Morrow Disciples (GA)
40 Trevon Bryant (6'10''-F-84) of GIE Morrow Disciples
32 Darian Burke (6'9''-C-81, college: Colorado St.) of GIE Morrow Disciples (GA)
11 Tyler Hughes (7'0''-F-84) of Texas Warriors (GA)

Michael Davis (agency: Low Country Sports Management ), who was the 2009 URBL Coach of the Year with the 2009 GIE Morrow Disciples and who also won the 2009 URBL Championship, will serve as head coach of the UBA Select Team.

The 2010 Select Team features some of the league's most promising and upcoming players including Jermaine Barnes who is a member of the All-UBA Team and was the 2009 UBA Player of the Year. We're looking for this select group to really compete and help win the Southern RoundBall Classic, said Davis.

Michael Davis will again coach the UBA Select Team and Jay Livingstone will assist. They are a great fit as Mike has a lot of UBA Basketball experience and Jay is the head coach of the Morrow Mustangs and a 2 time Georgia 5A Coach of the Year.

The select squad will begin training August 1 in Atlanta, GA and is expected to train and scrimmage against the a International Select Team from August 1-5.

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UBL

UBL SEASON STARTS MARCH 6, 2010 - by Ozzie Denson

The Texas Wranglers will be playing the Arkansas Warriors Feb. 20, 2010 in Addison, Texas. The game will be at the Greenhill Sports Complex at 7:30pm. This will be the last preseason game before the 2010 season starts. Both teams must get down to 12 players for the 2010 season. All UBL Teams are looking for players Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Mississippi. Please visit our sit at www.ublhoops.com
THE UBL COME GET SOME!!!

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UKRAINE

Some market news - by Alexander Muzyka
- MBC Mykolaiv has added Artem Butskyi (185-G-81) as a new playmaker of the team. The legendary Sumykhimprom former has the NT performance. Played in BC Kyiv and BC Odesa. This season Butskyi played just thrice in Odesa's team (7.7 ppg, 2.0 apg) and twice un Superleague Cup games but then was out of BC Odesa because of the knee injury. Zygimantas Jonusas (200-F-82) decided not to ink the further contract and Vernon Hamilton (183-G-84) was not so good to be longed by Mykolaiv team.

- Dmytro Antonets (197-F-88) returned from BC-93 Pulsar's loan and was immediately loaned to Gryfony. Serhi Sabutskyi (208-C-86) became the another newcomer of the Simferopol team.

- BC Odesa was glad to see Ronald Clark (196-G-81) in its official roster.

* Eurobasket.com Ukrainian page wants to pay everybody's attention to the official transliteration of the Ukrainian surnames due to the Ukrainian Governments's decision.

Stats Leaders - Men

Points Per Game

Khalid EL-AMIN
  Budivelnyk
  (178-G-79)
  Avg: 22.9

1. El-Amin, Budivelnyk	22.9
2. Karim, DniproAzot	20.6
3. Thomas, Fe.	20.1
4. Sparks, Hoverla	18.6
5. Mitchell, Khimik	18.5
6. McIntosh, Halyc.	18.1
7. Williams, Halychyna	17.6
8. Daniels, Azovmash	17.4
9. McClintock, Mykolaiv	17.4
10. Blassingame, BC.	17.3

Rebounds Per Game

Charles THOMAS
  Ferro-ZNTU
  (203-F-86)
  Avg: 12

1. Thomas, Fe.	12.0
2. Fraser, Hoverla	11.7
3. Rizvic, Azovmash	7.9
4. Finn, Halychyna	7.8
5. Hunter, Fe.	7.7
6. Wilson, Gryfony	7.6
7. Morton, DniproAzot	7.3
8. Kravtsov, BC Kyiv	6.9
9. McClintock, Mykolaiv	6.7
10. Balashov, BC Odes.	6.6

Assists Per Game

Jerel BLASSINGAME
  BC Odessa
  (177-G-81)
  Avg: 6.4

1. Blassingame, BC Od.	6.4
2. Crowe, Dnipro	6.1
3. Mitchell, Khimik	5.7
4. Karim, DniproAzot	5.5
5. El-Amin, Budivelnyk	5.3
6. Lukashov, BC Kyiv	4.8
7. Sparks, Hoverla	4.5
8. Rybalko, Fe.	4.1
9. Jeromanovs, Mykol.	4.1
10. Antonijevic, Kryv.	4.0

Steals Per Game

Fred HOUSE
  Azovmash
  (195-F-78)
  Avg: 3.1

1. House, Azovmash	3.1
2. Serapinas, Azovm.	2.2
3. Canak, Gryfony	2.2
4. Sparks, Hoverla	2.2
5. Jeromanovs, Mykol.	2.0
6. Crowe, Dnipro	2.0
7. Drozdov, BC Donetsk	2.0
8. Tiggs, Fe.	1.9
9. Perry, BC Donetsk	1.9
10. Mitchell, Khim.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Viacheslav KRAVTSOV
  BC Kyiv
  (212-C-87)
  Avg: 2.7

1. Kravtsov, BC Kyiv	2.7
2. Rizvic, Azovmash	2.6
3. Morton, DniproAzot	1.7
4. McClintock, Mykolaiv	1.6
5. Balashov, BC Odessa	1.4
6. Agafonov, Khimik	1.4
7. Owens, BC Donetsk	1.3
8. Matyukevych, Mykol.	1.3
9. Sokur, DniproAzot	1.2
10. Ulyanko, Puls.	1.1

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UNITED KINGDOM

Riders Record Double Triumph - by Andy Webb
Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders were the success story of this weekend, as they put their recent shaky form behind them to record an 82-63 home win against Essex Pirates, followed by a tense 87-92 victory over Guildford Heat yesterday at Guildford Spectrum. In the Pirates game, it was Jason Johnson (201-F/C, agency: BrezoPro, college: S.Carolina St.) who was on form with 17 points, 11 boards, 4 blocks and 11/12 free throw shooting to lead his side to victory. He carried this into the Heat game, as he had 15 points and 9 rebounds, but Bradd Wierzbicki (191-G, college: Queens (NY)) was the star of the show, as he had 36 points personal. For the Heat, Kenny Langhorne led the way with 23 points, Julius Joseph had 17, and Mike Martin had 14.

Before all the excitement of the weekend, Newcastle Eagles comfortably dealt with Airwaves Plymouth Raiders on Thursday night, with a 16 point win in the North East, whilst Friday saw Everton Tigers, who were without Head Coach Tony Garbelotto due to his one game ban, defeated by Marshall MK Lions 91-107. Despite 22 points from Trey Moore and James Jones of the Tigers, a 29 point haul from the Lions Frank Holmes meant that despite a 12-3 Everton burst late in the game, Milton Keynes were able to seal the victory from the foul line.

Paul James Worcester Wolves side were led by American duo Rod Middleton and Daniel Gilbert, who had 27 and 13 points respectively, as they beat Glasgow Rocks 90-75 on Saturday evening. Another stand-out for the new-look Worcester side was Harry Disy, who had 26 points to his name.

Worthing Thunder fell 100-105 to Sheffield Sharks at home on the same night, in a game that was neck and neck throughout. The game looked like it had Sharks written all over it, as the visitors started well, taking a 32-21 lead into the second quarter, which they then converted into a 55-45 advantage at half time, but Worthings guards bought them back into the game, at 74-76 heading into the final quarter, where a Sherrad Prezzie-Blue three pointer took them ahead briefly at 85-84. Sheffield then came storming back with five points from Mike Tuck in an 8-2 run. Despite Reggie Brattons late three pointer putting Thunder back within touching distance, Perry Lawson nailed two free throws to seal the win.

Sundays only other encounter besides the Heat-Riders match, was a 99-57 Cheshire Jets defeat of London Leopards in the BBL Trophy First Round.

Flyers win National Cup Finals - by Eurobasket News
Men's National Cup Final

Manchester Magic 61 (14, 29, 46, 57)
Bristol Academy Flyers 63 (16, 29, 45, 57)

Most Valuable Player Davis Bowne (203-C-84, college: Appalachian St.), Bristol Academy Flyers
12 points, 13 rebounds

With an ending that rivals any basketball game from this season, the Bristol Academy Flyers won their first major trophy after defeating the Manchester Magic 63-61 in overtime.

In a highly defensive battle that saw a lot of shots taken and few drop, the Flyers and Magic gave the Sheffield crowd something to shout about as time ticked away in the fourth quarter.

With the score locked at 55, Stefan Gill's floater gave the Magic a two point lead with just over a minute remaining. A series of misses at both ends followed until, with two seconds left, Bristol's Doug McLaughlin-Williams pulled up for a three but was fouled by the Magic's Yann Fasbender. The result was three free throws for McLaughlin-Williams, with all pressure on the Bristol forward.

The travelling Bristol faithful were left with their hearts in their throats as the American missed his first, but he regained composure to sink the last two leaving the game tied at 57.

Coach Jeff Jones called timeout with just enough time to run an inbounds play from the halfway mark. An almost perfectly executed lob pass was sent to Gill, but he rimmed out forcing the extra period.

Youngster Josh Houghton made up for a couple of missed threes in the final minute of the fourth as he drove with the left hand to open the overtime scoring. Bowne replied nearly two minutes later to level, but Gill's 28th point at the minute and a half mark gave the Magic a 61-59 lead.

Bristol's Anthony Berry (200-C-78) was sent to the line by Lee Goldsbrough, where he converted one of two, but the Flyers regained possession and Berry's hook in the paint gave them the 62-61 lead. Houghton missed from long range at the other end leaving the Magic forced to foul Jack Stannard, whose one of two free throws was enough to secure the win.

Bristol Academy Flyers coach Andreas Kapoulas was a delighted man:

'Winning the National Cup is a major milestone in our club's history,' he said. 'It is such a great achievement and a huge recognition for our players, supporters, coaches and Bristol basketball in general. I am so proud of our players' commitment, work ethic and determination. They really deserve this recognition.'

'The win was a product of our hard work and demonstrated the depth and toughness our team possesses. I am so happy to be part of this group. The Cup means a lot to the Flyers and Bristol basketball. We now hope to continue our success in the league campaign.

'I would like to thank our sponsors Big Tall Order, DTM LTD, Yaskin Sports and Initially Yours for the support they have given us. Most importantly, though, I would like to thank Filton College and the Principal Kevin Hamblin who have been vital to our success and the rise to the top of English Basketball.'

Despite Bowne's MVP performance, Gill was the game's high scorer with 28 points and an impressive 11 rebounds from the 5'8' Magic guard, whose leaping ability was shown with his work on the glass.
Courtesy of: http://www.englandbasketball.co.uk

BBL Team of the Week #18 - by Andy Webb
Cheshire Jets new recruit, Jerrah Young (201-F-85, agency: Liman Sports, college: Toledo), made his first Team of the Week appearance, thanks to a confident performance against London Leopards in the BBL Trophy First Round. The American had 25 points and 14 rebounds, as well as 3 assists, 4 blocked shots and 2 steals as his side triumphed 99-57 over the EBL Division one team.

Frank Holmes joins him at the Forward position, with a 29 point haul in Marshall MK Lions win over Everton Tigers. He posted other numbers of 12/19 shooting from the field, 5/7 from the foul line, as well as grabbing 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks in his time on court, 33:05 minutes.

At Centre, is Team GB member Tafari Tap Toney, who earned his place in Sheffield Sharks convincing 107-84 victory over Airwaves Plymouth Raiders on Friday evening. His 27 points came off 11/15 field goal shooting, he scored 5 out of 8 of his free throws, blocked 4 shots, and seized 11 boards.

At the point and shooting guard spots are Ryan Patton and Bradd Wierzbicki (191-G, college: Queens (NY)). Patton, who is in his first season as a Sheffield Shark having previously played at Worthing Thunder and Sheffield Arrows, has appeared regularly in the Team of the Week this season, and in the 100-105 win over his former club Worthing yesterday, the Youngstown State graduate had 26 points, knocking down five of his eight three point attempts and 7/8 from the free throw line.

Wierzbicki is the star of the show this week though, thanks to his 36 point haul as Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders beat Guildford Heat yesterday, with a scoreline of 92-87. The American, who has a Polish passport, shot 75% from behind the arc, and an outstanding 15/15 from the free throw line, as he returned to sparkling form.

Bratton and Lyons Come Up Trumps - by Andy Webb
Worthing Thunder guard Reggie Bratton (193-G/F, college: Lenoir-Rhyne) has scooped the Molten BBL Player of the Month Award for January, whilst Sheffield Sharks player-coach Atiba Lyons is the Molten BBL Coach of the Month, for the second time this season.

Bratton, who signed straight out of college to the Thunder this year, Bratton has taken the BBL by storm, having just overtaken last months Molten BBL Player of the Month, Mike Cook, in scoring. He currently averages 26.5 points per game, and over the month of January, averaged 24.33 points per outing, in 34 minutes per game for Dave Titmuss side.

Titmuss said the following on this accolade being awarded to one of his star players: I am delighted for him; he has clearly established himself in this league. For somebody coming from a Division Two school into the professional game, it shows the commitment and professionalism that he has, which is no doubt a big part of why he has won this award. The veteran coach also emphasised the influence that the 64 shooting guard has on the boards: Although it is his scoring that gets him noticed, I think that his rebounding has been underestimated he had eleven rebounds against Sheffield on Saturday for example he added.

Atiba Lyons has continued to enjoy his second season in the coaching game, as player-coach to the Sharks, and he coached them to a 5-1 record over the month of January, the highlight being a BBL Cup crown, thanks to an 89-86 victory over Cheshire Jets. Lyons said: I am pleased to receive this award, and its a great reflection on the teams consistency and continuing positive attitude. Its important that we keep playing together in order to do well.

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ZIMBABWE

Women News

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AUSTRALIA - Women

WNBL: Round 16 review - by Eurobasket News
Sydney UF - Logan T. 89-66
The team from Sydney jumped to 15-5 score mostly owing to Suzy Batkovic-Brown (193-C-80), who had 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in this game. Deanna Smith (179-G-80) added 27 pts and 9 rebounds. In defeat, Natalie Purcell (183-G/F-82, college: SE Missouri St.) collected 18 points and 5 boards.

Dandenong R. - AIS 80-33
Easy one for the Rangers, who got 17 points and 13 rebounds from Ashley Lindsey (193-F-87, college: Texas). Caitlin Ryan (178-G-81) scored 16 and Stephanie Cumming (178-G-90) added 14 pts in this victory. Tess Madgen (180-G/F-90) had 13 pts and 6 rebounds in AIS. Rangers jumped to 6-14 score.

Bendigo S. - AIS 85-65
Kristi Harrower (166-G-75) once again demonstrated great performance. She collected 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists leading her Bendigo Spirit to 11th victory of the season. Tayla Roberts (191-F/C-93) answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds in AIS (0-20).

Perth L. - Townsville F. 57-96
Townsville Fire jumped to 13-7 score after this victory. Rohanee Cox (182-F-80) was totally the best player last night with 33 points and 7 rebounds. Melissa Marsh (175-G-85) netted 20 points in loss. Her Perth Lynx dropped to 2-16.

Adelaide - Townsville F. 54-51
12th victory of the season for Adelaide. Sam Woosnam (185-F-78) was its leading player with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Cayla Francis (192-C-89) followed closely with 15 pts and 14 boards. In the loosing squad, Rohanee Cox collected 22 pts and 11 rebounds.

Canberra C. - Logan T. 82-62
Lauren Jackson (196-F/C-81) scored 25 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, leading her Canberra Caps to 14th victory in WNBL (third place). Chantella Perera (175-G-86, college: Fresno St.) followed Jackson with 15 pts. In Logan Thunder (6-14), Biancia Abbott (183-F/C-82) delivered 18 points.

Bulleen B. - Bendigo S. 82-67
The Boomers stay on top with almost perfect 19-1 score. Rachel Jarry (185-G-91) stepped up for the hosts in this game with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Chelsea Aubry (189-F-84, college: Nebraska) netted 28 pts for the Spirit.

Stats Leaders - WNBL

Points Per Game

Lauren JACKSON
  Canberra C.
  (196-F/C-81)
  Avg: 25.7

1. Jackson, Canberra.	25.7
2. Batkovic-B., Sydney U.	24.4
3. Harrower, Bendi.	23.9
4. Cox, Townsville F.	20.3
5. Cambage, Bulle.	20.1
6. Smith, Sydney UF	16.4
7. Lewis, Townsville F.	16.2
8. Marino, Adelaide	16.0
9. Francis, Adelaide	15.4
10. Bibby, Canberra.	14.8

Rebounds Per Game

Lauren JACKSON
  Canberra C.
  (196-F/C-81)
  Avg: 9.8

1. Jackson, Canberra.	9.8
2. Cambage, Bulle.	9.7
3. Smith, Townsville F.	9.4
4. Francis, Adelaide	9.1
5. Kerr, Townsville F.	9.1
6. Batkovic-B., Sydney U.	8.9
7. Bishop, Canberra C.	8.0
8. Tolo, Canberra C.	7.8
9. Woosnam, Adelaide	7.3
10. Lindsey, Danden.	7.2

Assists Per Game

Kristi HARROWER
  Bendigo S.
  (166-G-75)
  Avg: 4.8

1. Harrower, Bendi.	4.8
2. Milner, Bulleen B.	4.8
3. O''Hea, Bulleen B.	4.8
4. Veal, Logan T.	4.7
5. Butler, Sydney UF	4.5
6. Marino, Adelaide	4.4
7. Smith, Sydney UF	3.9
8. Flanagan, Townsvil.	3.8
9. Mahony, Dandenon.	3.8
10. Malpass, Perth.	3.6

Steals Per Game

Kristen VEAL
  Logan T.
  (176-G-81)
  Avg: 2.3

1. Veal, Logan T.	2.3
2. Bishop, Canberra C.	2.0
3. Taylor, AIS	1.9
4. Batkovic-B., Sydney U.	1.9
5. Jackson, Canberra.	1.7
6. Flanagan, Townsvil.	1.7
7. Malpass, Perth L.	1.7
8. Purcell, Logan T.	1.6
9. Foley, Adelaide	1.4
10. Kerr, Townsville.	1.4

Blocks Per Game

Tanya SMITH
  Townsville F.
  (191-F-84)
  Avg: 1.2

1. Smith, Townsville F.	1.2
2. Lewis, Townsville F.	1.2
3. Smith, Sydney UF	1.1
4. Roberts, AIS	1.0
5. Kerr, Townsville F.	1.0
6. Graham, Logan T.	0.9
7. Madgen, AIS	0.9
8. Tolo, Canberra C.	0.9
9. Harrower, Bendi.	0.9
10. Starks, Perth.	0.9

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AUSTRIA - Women

Standings - AWBL

AWBL Standings

1. Fl.Foxes	15-1
2. WBC Raiffeisen	10-5
3. Union Kuenring	10-5
4. Jocher's D.	9-7
5. Graz	2-14
6. Vienna 87	1-15

BK Duchess surprise Union Kuenring in Round 16 - by Eurobasket News
BK Duchess claimed surprisingly easy win over Union Kuenring in Round 16. Sophia Plank (178-G/F-83) exploded with 31 points to lead visiting BK Duchess to a 99:61 success. The teams stayed close in the starting frame as BK Duchess led by just three points at the first break. But the visitors started to get away in the second frame. They outgunned the Flames 24:12 to build a 15-point advantage at halftime. BK Duchess continued to score eagerly in the third frame and arrived at the final break ahead by 27 points. The Flames could not find any sort of answer in the fourth frame and had to surrender at the end. Snezana Jovanovic (180-G/F-86, college: Lyon) produced 15 points in the win. Anda Farcas (187-C-86) responded with 30 points for the Flames.
Flying Foxes cruised past Vienna 87 on the road. Romana Vynuchalova (193-F/C-86, college: Penn St.) poured in 33 points to lead the defending champions to a 122:37 win. Flying Foxes limited their opponents to 7 and 5 points in the first and fourth frames respectively and rallied to the 15th win in the championship. Kimberly Dietz (175-G-85, college: Kansas St.) had 26 points in the win. Thaler accounted for 8 points in defeat.
Wels held off Graz 63:37 behind 16 points from McNeill. Eva Breuer (168-G-83) contributed 12 points in the 10th win for Wels. Nora Kampitsch (181-C-88) responded with 14 points for Graz.

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BALTIC LEAGUE - Women

Baltic League resumed with three games in Belarus - by Eurobasket News
Baltic League resumed with three games between the teams from Belarus at the end of January. Berezina, Victoria and Minsk-2006 each won and lost one game.
On January 29th Minsk-2006 won over Berezina 67:66. The latter won the first half and had 9 points halftime advantage. Minsk team however bounced back with 24-11 in the second period and then held off the opponents. Galina Ignatovich top-scored for the winners with 15 points, while Volha Padabed (174-G-79) added 14. Viktoria Hasper (193-C-88) produced 14 points in the losing effort.
On January 30th Victoria beat Minsk-2006 69:61. Victori won the first half 33:24 and did not mind losing the third period in the game as they also won the last stanza. Maryia Filonchyk (189-C-92) top-scored for the winners with 24 points and Kozun netted 14. Volha Padabed responded with 16 points in defeat and Galina Ignatovich scored 13.
On the last day of January Berezina rolled over Viktoria 84:72. The winners rightfully deserved the victory as they won all the quarters of the game. Viktoria Hasper finished with 28 points and 9 rebounds, while Ziuzkova chipped in 25 points. Maryia Filonchyk collected 20 points and 6 rebounds in defeat and Sviatlana Valko (173-G-89) reached double-double scoring 19 points and making 10 assists.

Standings

Baltic League Standings

1. Minsk-2006		4-1
2. Berezina		3-2
3. Eclex Tallin		2-1
4. Tim-Scuf		2-2
5. Lemminkain.		1-0
6. Victoria		1-5
7. BC Star		0-2

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BELARUS - Women

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DENMARK - Women

Standings - Dameligaen

Dameligaen Standings

1. Aabyhoj	13-2
2. SISU	10-5
3. Horsholm	9-6
4. Amager	8-7
5. Lemvig	7-8
6. Horsens	7-8
7. Virum	6-8
8. Falcon	4-11
9. Vaerlose	3-12

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EUROCUP - Women

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Nykesha SALES
  Besiktas
  (183-F/G-76)
  Avg: 25.5

1. Sales, Besiktas	25.5
2. Player, Olivais	23.8
3. Pimenova, Cheva.	22.0
4. Champion, CAB M.	21.0
5. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	20.8
6. Villarroel, Sierre	20.6
7. Doron, Targoviste	19.9
8. Milovanovic, ICIM A.	19.3
9. Reid, Hatis Yerevan	19.3
10. Diacona, Sf.	19.0

Rebounds Per Game

Jennifer FLEISCHER
  Dexia
  (195-C-84)
  Avg: 12.1

1. Fleischer, Dexia	12.1
2. Mazic, Medvescak	11.8
3. Santos, AD Vagos	11.5
4. Anosike, Targoviste	11.0
5. Veremeenko, Nadezhda.	10.3
6. Snow, Dynamo K.	9.9
7. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	9.8
8. Little, AEL	9.7
9. Carter, CCC P.	9.7
10. Sanford, EBE.	9.5

Assists Per Game

Krystyna SZYMANSKA-LARA
  Dexia
  (173-G-69)
  Avg: 7

1. Szymanska-L., Dex.	7.0
2. Zoll, Botas	7.0
3. Berseneva, Nadezhda.	5.1
4. Reid, Hatis Yerevan	4.8
5. Chapdelaine, MBK R.	4.7
6. Keyru, Dynamo M.	4.7
7. White, Hapoel T-A	4.3
8. Zygelyte, Lemminkain.	4.2
9. Zellous, Besiktas	4.2
10. Parau, Targovis.	4.1

Steals Per Game

Nykesha SALES
  Besiktas
  (183-F/G-76)
  Avg: 3.8

1. Sales, Besiktas	3.8
2. Radocaj, Hemofarm	3.8
3. Keyru, Dynamo M.	3.7
4. Doron, Targoviste	3.6
5. Anosike, Targoviste	3.5
6. Zoll, Botas	3.3
7. Skrela, Lattes M.	3.2
8. Reid, Hatis Yerevan	3.2
9. Linkeviciene, Dynamo K.	3.2
10. Villarroel, Sier.	3.1

Blocks Per Game

Anastasiya VEREMEENKO
  Nadezhda O.
  (192-C-87)
  Avg: 3.7

1. Veremeenko, Nadezhda.	3.7
2. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	2.3
3. Sowinski, CAB M.	2.2
4. Kovacevic, Hemof.	2.0
5. Lukacovicova, MBK R.	1.9
6. Ivankovic, Sibenik	1.8
7. Gidden, Sf. G.	1.7
8. Alyoshkina, Samsun	1.7
9. Toma, Targoviste	1.4
10. Dacic, Besikt.	1.3

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FINLAND - Women

Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game

Rene HAYNES
  FoA
  (177-G-85)
  Avg: 22.2

1. Haynes, FoA	22.2
2. Jones, PeKa	21.9
3. Lee, PeKa	21.5
4. Freeman, S-Hameen.	21.4
5. Marlow, S-Hameen.	18.8
6. Bailey, FoA	18.4
7. Johnson, HoNsU	17.6
8. Robinson, Huima	17.3
9. Pounds, HoNsU	17.2
10. Rinta, Espoo Te.	16.4

Rebounds Per Game

Kenya ROBINSON
  Huima
  (182-C-70)
  Avg: 13.7

1. Robinson, Huima	13.7
2. Freeman, S-Hameen.	13.3
3. Johnson, HoNsU	13.2
4. Jones, PeKa	11.4
5. Solovyeva, Catz	10.8
6. Green, PeKa	10.4
7. Haynes, Espoo Team	10.3
8. Laaksonen, Espoo T.	10.0
9. Lee, PeKa	9.3
10. Jahilo, F.	9.3

Assists Per Game

Kenya ROBINSON
  Huima
  (182-C-70)
  Avg: 3.7

1. Robinson, Huima	3.7
2. Snelgro, HoNsU	3.4
3. Kesanen, Catz	3.2
4. Green, PeKa	3.1
5. Haynes, FoA	2.5
6. Piipari, Catz	2.5
7. Bailey, FoA	2.4
8. Small, Huima	2.4
9. Rinta, Espoo Team	2.3
10. Pekkarinen, Hui.	2.3

Steals Per Game

Lisa LEE
  PeKa
  (183-F-84)
  Avg: 3.2

1. Lee, PeKa	3.2
2. Green, PeKa	2.9
3. Pounds, HoNsU	2.8
4. Snelgro, HoNsU	2.7
5. Robinson, Huima	2.4
6. Jones, PeKa	2.3
7. Bailey, FoA	2.3
8. Johnson, HoNsU	2.2
9. Haynes, FoA	2.1
10. Reshetko, Ca.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Rene HAYNES
  FoA
  (177-G-85)
  Avg: 0.6

1. Haynes, FoA	0.6
2. Lehtoranta, PeKa	0.6
3. Jahilo, FoA	0.6
4. Green, PeKa	0.5
5. Kesanen, S-Hameen.	0.5
6. Bailey, FoA	0.5
7. Pounds, HoNsU	0.4
8. Koponen, Kerava ET	0.4
9. Lee, PeKa	0.4
10. Johnson, HoN.	0.3

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FRANCE - Women

LFB Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Lindsay TAYLOR
  Nantes
  (203-C-81)
  Avg: 17.5

1. Taylor, Nantes	17.5
2. Williams, Mondeville	16.7
3. Anderson, Villeneuve	15.4
4. Houston, Tarbes	15.3
5. Eldebrink, Tarbes	14.9
6. Krawczyk, Lattes M.	14.8
7. Page, Aix-en-Prov.	14.7
8. Akonga Nsimb., Arr.	14.3
9. Sy, Nantes	14.0
10. Berezhynska, Mon.	13.8

Rebounds Per Game

Agathe NNINDJEM
  Toulouse
  (192-C-80)
  Avg: 9.5

1. Nnindjem, Toulouse	9.5
2. Sy, Nantes	8.9
3. Neaves, Calais	8.7
4. Bonnan, Mondeville	8.2
5. Stansbury, Aix-en-P.	8.1
6. Davis, Limoges	7.9
7. Akonga Nsimb., Arr.	7.8
8. Yacoubou-D., Tarbes	7.8
9. Amant, Arras	7.8
10. Taylor, Nant.	7.7

Assists Per Game

Kathleen MACLEOD
  Nantes
  (167-G-86)
  Avg: 6.1

1. Macleod, Nantes	6.1
2. Aubert, Mondeville	5.6
3. Lepron, Tarbes	5.1
4. Mitchell, Arras	4.7
5. Tanqueray, Villeneuve	4.1
6. Hermouet, Toulouse	3.6
7. Metcalf, Toulouse	3.6
8. Cousseins, Calais	3.5
9. Cibert, Calais	3.4
10. Das Neves, Aix-en.	3.3

Steals Per Game

Aja PARHAM
  Landes
  (183-G/F-84)
  Avg: 2.7

1. Parham, Landes	2.7
2. Aubert, Mondeville	2.4
3. Bremont, Armentie.	2.3
4. Hermouet, Toulouse	2.2
5. Mitchell, Arras	2.2
6. Gomis, Arras	2.1
7. Konate, Landes	2.1
8. Michel, Arras	1.9
9. Luptakova, Challes	1.9
10. Metcalf, Toulou.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Agathe NNINDJEM
  Toulouse
  (192-C-80)
  Avg: 1

1. Nnindjem, Toulouse	1.0
2. Metcalf, Toulouse	1.0
3. Fikiel, Toulouse	0.8
4. Cousseins, Calais	0.7
5. Nedovic, Armentie.	0.7
6. Ayissi, Armentieres	0.6
7. Fisher, Armentie.	0.6
8. Page, Aix-en-Prov.	0.6
9. Maurice, Toulouse	0.6
10. Eldebrink, Tarb.	0.5

Standings - LFB

LFB Standings

1. Tarbes	15-1
2. Bourges	14-2
3. Arras	12-5
4. Montpellier	11-5
5. ESB Villeneu.	11-6
6. Nantes	11-6
7. Mondeville	10-6
8. Challes	8-9
9. COB Calais	5-11
10. Toulouse	5-11
11. Aix-en-Prov.	5-12
12. Landes	4-13
13. Armentieres	4-13
14. Limoges	0-16

Pays dAix Basket 13 Provence sign Natasa Ivancevic - by Eurobasket
Pays dAix Basket 13 Provence agreed terms with 29-year old Serbian forward Natasa Ivancevic (188-F-81). Ivancevic played most recently at Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Israel). While playing 6 games for Hapoel T-A this season she averaged 12.3ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.3apg and 0.7bpg. Ivancevic is a very experienced player. She played also pro basketball in Israel, Slovakia and Spain. She spent last two seasons in France. In 2008-09 Ivancevic played for USO Mondeville and a year earlier she was at ASPTT Arras.
By Eurobasket Data Center

LFB: Round 17 review - by Eurobasket News
Aix-en-Prov. - Arras 70-80
Arras stays on third place after nice road win against Aix-en-Provence. Pauline Akonga Nsimbo (187-F/C-82, agency: LBM Management) top-scored in victory with 15 points, while Johanne Gomis (177-G-85) and Sarah Michel (178-F/G-89) added 14 pts each. Julie Anne Page (188-F/C-83, agency: LBM Management, college: E.Washington) had 19 points in defeat. Arras 12-5, Aix-en-Provence 5-12.

Bourges - Landes 68-48
Expected win for Bourges, who improved to 14-2 (second place). Essence Carson (183-G-86, college: Rutgers) stepped up for the hosts with 14 and Emmeline Ndongue (190-C-83) added 2 points less than her. In Landes (4-13), Sabrina Reghaissia (188-F-83) collected 13 points and 9 rebounds.

Villeneuve - Limoges 86-70
Emilie Gomis (180-G-83) and Laurie Datchy (175-G/F-90) were the leading players in victory scoring 20 and 18 points respectively. Pelagia Papamichail (189-F/C-86) had 18 pts in loss. Villeneuve 11-6, Limoges 0-16.

Challes - Armentieres 79-50
Easy one for Challes, who jumped to 8-9 in LFB. Marie Ruzickova (189-C-86, agency: LBM Management) and Kirby Copeland (182-G-85, agency: LBM Management, college: Virginia Tech) delivered 14 points each for the hosts. Mia Fisher (175-G-82, college: Rhode Island) shined on the other side with 18 pts and 6 boards. Her Armentiers dropped to 4-13.

Tarbes - Lattes Montpe. 70-65
No.1 Tarbes stays on top of the LFB standings with almost perfect 15-1 score. Fatimatou Sacko (183-F-85) led the hosts with 20 points and 11 rebounds, Isabelle Yacoubou-Dehoui (190-C-86) had 17 pts and 9 boards, while Frida Eldebrink (174-G-88) added 14 pts. Pauline Krawczyk (180-F-85) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds in Montpellier (11-5).

Calais - Nantes 58-85
11-6 for Nantes and 5-11 for Calais after this game. Mame-Marie Sy (185-F-85) stepped up in victory with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Melanie Plust (173-G-89) followed her adding 14 pts, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The hosts got 16 pts and 6 rebs from Elisabeth Egnell.

Mondeville - Toulouse 76-66
Lenae Williams (186-F-79, college: De Paul) scored 29 points and pulled down 9 rebounds, leading her Mondeville to 10th victory of the season. Aija Putnina (191-F-88) secured a great help adding 12 points and 12 rebounds. In Toulouse (5-11), Katharina Fikiel (193-F/C-87) delivered 14 points.

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HOLLAND - Women

AutoCAD Amazone post tenth win in Eredivisie - by Eurobasket News
AutoCAD Amazone is chasing the league leaders. Jan Poels team recorded the tenth win in the season to stay behind ProBuild Lions in Elite B division. Lately AutoCAD Amazone outscored Celeritas Donar 84:74 on the road. The hosts got to the better start as they built a 44:33 lead at halftime. But Amazone went on a 28:12 run in the third stanza to surge ahead. Celeritas Donar had nothing to answer with as Amazone escaped with a road win at the end. Maaike van de Bovenkamp (177-F-85) scored 24 points and issued 8 assists for Amazone. Charlotte Kromhout (168-G-87) and Amber Jackson (188-C-86, college: N.Texas) added 16 points each for the winners.
ProBuild Lions held off Binnenland 78:52 for the 13th win in the season. The Lions grabbed an 18-point advantage at halftime and never looked back en route to a comfortable win. Kati Harty (168-G-87, college: Wisc.-Green Bay) scored 17 points and made 7 steals for the Lions. Jasmijn Overbeeke (188-C/F-84) added 13 points and 9 caroms in the victory.
Eurosped Twente toppled BV Lely 72:56 away from home. Sharon Lemmink produced 18 points and 12 boards to lead the charge. Sharon Beld (184-F-88) added 16 points in the winning case.
HLB Accountants left no chance for Wereldtickets.nl 93:79 on the road. Laura Kooij (184-F/C-82) scored 20 points for the winners. Marloes Roetgerink (187-C-77) had 18 points for HLB Accountants.

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HUNGARY - Women

Standings - Women

A Standings

1. MiZo Pecs	16-1
2. Szeged	15-1
3. MKB Eurol.	15-2
4. SEAT Lami	15-2
5. ZTE	8-8
6. Szolnok	7-9
7. BSE	6-7
8. Vasas-Csata	6-9
9. Atomeromu	6-11
10. Bajai NKK	2-14
11. BEAC	1-16
12. Cegledi EKK	0-17

Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game

Hajdana RADUNOVIC
  SEAT Lami
  (192-F/C-78)
  Avg: 17.5

1. Radunovic, SEAT L.	17.5
2. Crasnoscioc, ZTE	16.7
3. Vajda, MiZo Pecs	16.5
4. Szlimak, BSE	16.4
5. Czank, Vasas-Csata	16.3
6. Ohlde, MiZo Pecs	15.2
7. Balint, Atomeromu	15.1
8. Holt, MKB Eurol.	14.7
9. Bozoki, Atomeromu	14.6
10. Krivacevic, MKB.	14.5

Rebounds Per Game

Anna VAJDA
  MiZo Pecs
  (191-F/C-84)
  Avg: 8.3

1. Vajda, MiZo Pecs	8.3
2. Budimir, Bajai NKK	8.1
3. Somogyi, Vasas-Cs.	8.0
4. Licina, Cegledi EKK	7.3
5. Zherzherunov., Sze.	7.3
6. Sipaviciute, Szeged	6.9
7. Cazac, Atomeromu	6.7
8. Krnjic, MiZo Pecs	6.6
9. Holt, MKB Eurol.	6.4
10. Farkasinszki, Szoln.	6.3

Assists Per Game

Csilla DARIDA
  Szolnok
  (175-G-78)
  Avg: 5.8

1. Darida, Szolnok	5.8
2. Ivanyi, MiZo Pecs	4.8
3. Pungor, Atomeromu	4.0
4. Englert, SEAT L.	3.9
5. Eordogh, MKB E.	3.5
6. Djelmis, SEAT L.	3.5
7. Iva, Szeged	3.4
8. Furesz, Szeged	3.3
9. Kocsis, BSE	3.2
10. Nemeth, Szeg.	2.8

Steals Per Game

Monika BUKOVSZKI
  ZTE
  (171-G-79)
  Avg: 3.7

1. Bukovszki, ZTE	3.7
2. Iva, Szeged	3.4
3. Ivanyi, MiZo Pecs	3.3
4. Vajda, MiZo Pecs	3.1
5. Kocsis, BSE	2.9
6. Laczi, Szeged	2.9
7. Hadarics, MKB E.	2.9
8. Pungor, Atomeromu	2.9
9. Horvath, Szeged	2.8
10. Darida, Szoln.	2.8

Blocks Per Game

Olena ZHERZHERUNOVA
  Szeged
  (191-F-78)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Zherzherunov., Sze.	1.5
2. Ievtushenko, Atome.	1.2
3. Vajda, MiZo Pecs	0.9
4. Bagi, Vasas-Csata	0.9
5. Szlimak, BSE	0.8
6. Fejes, Vasas-Csata	0.8
7. Budimir, Bajai NKK	0.7
8. Varda, BSE	0.7
9. Ohlde, MiZo Pecs	0.6
10. Milovanovic, MKB.	0.6

Division A: Round 17 review - by Eurobasket News
ZTE - SEAT Lami 79-88
SEAT Lami cruised past ZTE on the road improving to 15-2 score in Hungarian top division. Hajdana Radunovic (192-F/C-78) once again was the leading player in her team collecting 15 points and 7 rebounds. Anna Vida (184-F-85) also netted 15 and Orsolya Englert (170-G-80) added 2 points less. Judit Szelesy (184-F-78, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) replied with 23 points in ZTE (8-8).

Szolnok - Atomeromu 82-70
Szolnok celebrated 7th victory of the season mostly owing to Marija Boskovic (173-G-81), who scored 17 points and handed out 7 assists. Eszter Rubold (177-G/F-87) followed her with 15 points. In Atomeromu (6-11), Reka Balint (181-F-91) collected 19 points and 6 rebounds.

Szeged - BEAC 93-45
It was the opening game of Round 17 and Szeged celebrated expected victory (15-1). Olena Zherzherunova (191-F-78, agency: LBM Management) came up with 25 points and 8 rebounds, while Vaida Sipaviciute (193-C-85, agency: LBM Management, college: Syracuse) added 4 points less. Sara Pusztai replied with 11 pts for the guests.

Vasas-Csata - MKB Eurol. 50-97
Second win in two days for KKB Euroleasing, who improved to 15-2. Tijana Krivacevic (194-F-90) shined for the guests with 22 and Dora Horti (195-C-87, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) added 20 points, plus 8 rebounds. Timea Czank (176-G-86) delivered 21 pts for the hosts.

Szeged - Cegledi EKK 96-25
Szeged destroyed Cegledi getting 18 points and 9 rebounds from Vaida Sipaviciute. Petra Russai (188-C-76) was the second scorer in this victory with 15 pts. Visitors got 8 pts from Bettina Baksa (173-G-92). Szeged 15-1, Cegledi 0-17.

Vasas-Csata - BEAC 68-58
Important home win for Vasas-Csata, who got 22 points and 6 rebounds from Timea Czank. Anna Lakloth (182-G-88) added 13 pts and also 6 boards. Szilvia Horvath (179-F-86) netted 16 pts in defeat. Vasas-Csata 6-9, BEAC 1-16.

Bajai NKK - MKB Eurol. 57-92
Edit Eordogh (180-G/F-75) this time led MKB Euroleasing to victory draining 23 points. Jelena Milovanovic (190-F-89) followed with 11 pts, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. In the loosing squad, Jelena Budimir (192-C/F-85, college: Bethel (TN)) netted 12 pts and grabbed 6 boards.

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ISRAEL - Women

Standings (W)

D1 Standings

1. Electra Ramat	16-2
2. M.Ashdod	15-3
3. Elizur Ramla	12-5
4. Elizur Netanya	11-7
5. Ramat Hen	10-8
6. Jerusalem	7-11
7. Raanana Her.	7-11
8. Elizur Holon	6-12
9. Hapoel T-A	3-14
10. M.Tel Kabir	2-16

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LITHUANIA - Women

Standings - LMKL

LMKL Standings

1. Cesis	15-2
2. TEO Vilnius	14-2
3. Aistes-Atletas	12-5
4. Laisve	9-7
5. Lemminkain.	8-8
6. MRU	5-12
7. Ruta Siauliai	4-14
8. LAMMKK	0-17

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MONTENEGRO - Women

MNT1A 8 Round - by Dragan Scepanovic
BC RUDAR Pljevlja 59 - 68 BC ANTIVARI Bar
PLJEVLJA - SC 'Ada'. Spect 100. Reff: Raicevic and Vojinovic (Bijelo Polje). By.-Q: 7:15, 14:21, 15:17,23:16.
RUDAR: Srdanovic 17 (11-7), Katana 12 (13-4), Draskovic 10 (3-3), Cupara, Gajevic 13 (8-6), Kovacevic, T. Sljukic, Stijepovic 4 (1-0), Sokovic 1, Kljajevic, Spajic, V. Sljukic.
ANTIVARI: Jovic, Nikezic 8 (3- 2), Djuratovic, S. Kuzelj 8 (8-3), Vucetic 16 (9-6), M. Kuzelj 2, Jovana Pasic (178-G-92) 32 (11-9), Marjanovic 3 (1-0).

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POLAND - Women

Stats Leaders - PLKK

Points Per Game

Ashley SHIELDS
  B.Prusz.Lider
  (178-G-85)
  Avg: 20.2

1. Shields, B.Prusz..	20.2
2. Thomas, Artego B.	19.8
3. Gladden, Energa T.	16.5
4. Christon, Lotos G.	16.4
5. Egenti, Energa T.	16.2
6. Crisman, Artego B.	15.4
7. Skobel, Inea A.	15.1
8. Sepulveda, Odra B.	14.7
9. Carter, CCC P.	14.6
10. Krezel, Utex R.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Lori CRISMAN
  Artego Bydg.
  (186-C/F-82)
  Avg: 11.3

1. Crisman, Artego B.	11.3
2. Carter, CCC P.	9.8
3. Bell, Utex Row	9.5
4. Denson, Odra Brzeg	9.2
5. Oha, LKS Siemens	9.1
6. Payne, Artego Bydg.	9.0
7. Egenti, Energa T.	8.4
8. Gahan, B.Prusz..	8.3
9. Jankowska, LKS S.	7.8
10. Walich, Super-P.	7.6

Assists Per Game

Liron COHEN
  TS Wisla Can-Pak
  (173-G-82)
  Avg: 5.7

1. Cohen, TS Wi.	5.7
2. Richards, Gorzow	5.4
3. Boddie, Utex Row	5.2
4. Pawlak, Lotos G.	4.6
5. Gajda, Energa Torun	4.1
6. Bortelova, CCC P.	3.8
7. Idczak, Inea A.	3.2
8. Beard, Lotos Gdynia	3.2
9. Fernandez, TS Wi.	3.1
10. Rushing, MUKS.	2.9

Steals Per Game

Jennifer RUSHING
  MUKS Poznan
  (170-G-86)
  Avg: 3.7

1. Rushing, MUKS P.	3.7
2. Shields, B.Prusz..	3.4
3. Skobel, Inea A.	3.4
4. Sepulveda, Odra B.	3.2
5. Crisman, Artego B.	3.0
6. Gladden, Energa T.	2.9
7. Bell, Utex Row	2.9
8. Denson, Odra Brzeg	2.9
9. Malaszewska, Odra B.	2.9
10. Ross, Inea.	2.8

Blocks Per Game

Marita PAYNE
  Artego Bydg.
  (196-C-81)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Payne, Artego Bydg.	2.2
2. Majewska, TS Wi.	1.9
3. Vargas-S., MUKS P.	1.6
4. Denson, Odra Brzeg	1.6
5. Walich, Super-Pol	1.5
6. Oha, LKS Siemens	1.5
7. Carter, CCC P.	1.1
8. Jankowska, LKS S.	1.1
9. Egenti, Energa T.	1.1
10. Jujka, Lotos Gdyn.	0.9

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PORTUGAL - Women

Standings - Women

Liga Standings

1. AD Vagos	10-1
2. CAB Madeira	10-4
3. Olivais	9-2
4. Barreiro	7-5
5. Alges	6-5
6. B.Viagem	6-6
7. BCBarcelos	4-9
8. Uniao Madeira	2-11
9. Quinta	1-10
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1. Sporting Fig.	1-3

Clube Futebol Uniao Madeira sign Fatima Silva - by Eurobasket
Clube Futebol Uniao Madeira agreed terms with 37-year old former international guard Fatima Silva (169-G-73). Silva played most recently at CAB Madeira (Liga Feminina). While playing EuroCup for CAB Madeira last season her stats were: 2 games: 4.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.0apg, 2.0spg and in Portuguese League: 20 games: 11.1ppg, 1.8rpg and 4.5apg. Silva is a very experienced player. She missed first part of the season, but should be very valuable addition to Uniao Madeira.
By Eurobasket Data Center

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RUSSIA - Women

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Marina KUZINA
  Dynamo M.
  (195-C-85)
  Avg: 25

1. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	25.0
2. Snytsina, Nadezhda.	20.3
3. Mosch, Nadezhda O.	18.6
4. Taurasi, Spartak .	16.7
5. Firsova, Spartak SP	14.9
6. Snow, Dynamo K.	14.6
7. Ovcharenko, Nadezhda.	13.3
8. Petrovic, Spartak .	12.8
9. Korstine, Spartak .	12.7
10. Gruda, UM.	12.2

Rebounds Per Game

Elena BARANOVA
  Nadezhda O.
  (194-F-72)
  Avg: 10.8

1. Baranova, Nadezhda.	10.8
2. Veremeenko, Nadezhda.	10.4
3. Kiseleva, Dynamo N.	10.1
4. Stepanova, UMMC	8.4
5. Zakalyuzhnay., Nadezh.	8.3
6. Vodopyanova, Dynamo M.	7.1
7. Fowles, Spartak .	6.9
8. Snow, Dynamo K.	6.8
9. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	6.8
10. Bolsunovskay., Dynamo.	6.7

Assists Per Game

Cappie PONDEXTER
  UMMC
  (175-G-83)
  Avg: 4.7

1. Pondexter, UMMC	4.7
2. Poto, Dynamo NSU	4.3
3. Berseneva, Nadezhda.	4.0
4. Firsova, Spartak SP	3.8
5. Mosch, Nadezhda O.	3.6
6. Baranova, Nadezhda.	3.5
7. Keyru, Dynamo M.	3.3
8. Abrosimova, UMMC	3.3
9. Linkeviciene, Dynamo K.	3.3
10. Dumerc, UM.	3.2

Steals Per Game

Katerina SNYTSINA
  Nadezhda O.
  (188-F-85)
  Avg: 3.3

1. Snytsina, Nadezhda.	3.3
2. Bolsunovskay., Dynamo N.	3.1
3. Beglova, Spart.	2.8
4. Popova, Dynamo M.	2.6
5. Belyakova, Spart.	2.2
6. Vorozhtsova, Spart.	2.2
7. Linkeviciene, Dynamo K.	2.1
8. Nolan, UMMC	2.1
9. McCarville, Spart.	2.0
10. Chrustaljeva, Che.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Anastasiya VEREMEENKO
  Nadezhda O.
  (192-C-87)
  Avg: 3.6

1. Veremeenko, Nadezhda.	3.6
2. Kiseleva, Dynamo N.	2.2
3. Osipova, Spartak .	1.4
4. Stepanova, UMMC	1.4
5. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	1.2
6. Fowles, Spartak .	1.2
7. Loginova, Spart.	1.0
8. Yakovleva, Cheva.	0.8
9. Gvozdeva, Dynamo K.	0.8
10. Robbins, Dynamo.	0.8

Standings Women D1

A Superleague Standings

1. UMMC	11-0
2. Spartak V MR	9-1
3. Nadezhda O.	8-4
4. Dynamo NSU	6-4
5. Dynamo K.	5-6
6. Spartak SP	4-7
7. Dynamo M.	3-7
8. Spartak M.	2-10
9. Chevakata	1-10

A Superleague Round: 13 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Chevakata - Dynamo NSU 49-80
Chevakata was smashed by Dynamo NSU 49:80 as the latter got 15 points each from Yuliya Kiseleva (200-C-85, agency: LBM Management) and Alikina Kristina. Popova Maria poured in 14 points and Savina Maria added 9. Grishaeva Nadezhda ended up with 12 points in the losing effort.

Nadezhda O. - Spartak SP 83-68
Nadezhda overcame Spartak SP 83:68 at the Regular Season Round 13. Sheana Mosch (177-G/F-81, college: Duke) top-scored for the winners with 24 points and Veremeenko Anastasiya poured in 22. Firsova Olga and Kulicheva Alexandra finished the game with 13 points each in defeat.

Dynamo M. - Spartak M. 77-71
Marina Kuzina (195-C-85) nailed 28 points and had 8 rebounds as Dynamo Moscow beat Spartak M. 77:71. Sytnyak Ekaterina and Popova Tatiana followed her with 14 points each. Vorozhtsova Elena finished the night with 14 points in the losng effort.

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SPAIN - Women

LFB, Round 17 review: Ros Casares beats Rivas Ecopolis in big derby - by Eurobasket News
Ros Casares - Rivas Ecopolis 75-60
Ros Casares handed 75-60 loss to Rivas Ecopolis in derby game of Round 17. It means that the team from Valencia once again jumped on top of the LFB standings alone with almost perfect 16-1 score. Visitors dropped to 15-2 (same as Perfumerias). Delisha Milton-Jones (186-F-74, college: Florida) led the hosts with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Erika De Souza (197-C-82) had 15 pts and 11 boards, while Amaya Valdemoro (184-F-76) added 14 pts. In defeat, Crystal Langhorne (188-F/C-86, college: Maryland) scored 13 points.

Real Canoe - Real C.Vigo 78-79
Another thriller and another win for the guests. Real Celta Vigo had Egle Stakneviciene (190-F-85) in a game mood with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Noemi Jordana (173-G-80) also was good adding 16 pts and 7 assists. Marta Blanes (184-F-77) replied with 19 points for the hosts. Vigo 10-7, Real Canoe 4-13.

Perfumerias - Cadi la Seu 76-55
Perfumerias joined Rivas Ecopolis now with 15-2 score (2nd/3rd place). Anke De Mondt (180-F/G-79) and Sancho Lyttle (193-C-83, college: Houston) led the winners with 17 and 16 points respectively. Lyttle grabbed 9 rebounds beside that. In Cadi la Seu (6-11), Arhonda Covington (85) netted 16 points.

Gran Canaria - Mann Filter 71-68
Gran Canaria celebrated 71-68 win against Mann Filter getting 20 points from Arina Markotenko (89). Jaklin Zlatanova (190-F-88) had 16 and Patricia Arguello (178-F-87) scored 3 points less. In the loosing squad, Tiina Sten (185-G/F-85, college: St.John's) delivered 17 pts. Granca 7-10, Mann FIlter 11-6.

Estudiantes - Mariana 73-70
Estudiantes grabbed tiny 73-70 home win against Mariana improving its score in LFB to 4-13. Stacey Lynn Lovelace-Tolbert (193-F-74, college: Purdue) led the team from Madrid last night with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Ashley Battle (185-C/F-82, college: Connecticut) also had very important role adding 12 pts, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. In Mariana (8-9), Eshaya Murphy (85) collected 26 points and 10 rebounds.

Hondar.-Irun - Girona 66-68
7-10 for Girona and 5-12 for Hondarribia-Irun after this thriller. Petra Stampalija (190-C-80) was totally the best player in victory with 24 points and 9 rebounds. The hosts got 25 pts and 7 rebounds from Anna De Forge (178-G-76, college: Nebraska).

EBE Ibiza-PDV - Olesa 73-84
Olesa cruised past the last ranked Ibiza mostly owing to Iva Perovanovic (191-C/F-83), who came up with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Helena Boada (174-G-87) followed closely with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Nakia Sanford (193-F/C-76, college: Kansas) collected 18 points and 8 boards in Ibiza (2-15).

Stats Leaders - LFB

Points Per Game

Sonia BORGES
  Cadi la Seu
  (189-C-84)
  Avg: 18.9

1. Borges, Cadi la Seu	18.9
2. Warburton, Gran C.	18.6
3. Murphy, Mariana	18.1
4. De Forge, Hondar.-.	17.4
5. Milton-Jones, Ros C.	16.1
6. Lyttle, Perfumer.	16.1
7. Vega, Mariana	16.1
8. Staknevicien., Real C.	15.6
9. Covington, Cadi l.	15.6
10. Garcia, Real Can.	15.3

Rebounds Per Game

Sancho LYTTLE
  Perfumerias
  (193-C-83)
  Avg: 11.8

1. Lyttle, Perfumer.	11.8
2. De Souza, Ros C.	10.2
3. Sanford, EBE I.	9.5
4. Sliskovic, Real C.	8.8
5. Chones, Girona	8.5
6. Vega, Mariana	8.0
7. Bavendam, Hondar.-.	7.9
8. Ujhelyi, Rivas E.	7.6
9. Langhorne, Rivas E.	7.6
10. Perovanovic, Ole.	7.3

Assists Per Game

Clara BERMEJO
  Rivas Ecopolis
  (178-G-81)
  Avg: 4

1. Bermejo, Rivas E.	4.0
2. Aguilar, Ros C.	3.7
3. Jordana, Real C.	3.5