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EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 2/7/2010

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ADRIATIC LEAGUE

Standings

Adriatic League Standings

1. Cibona		15-4
2. Partizan		14-5
3. KK Zagreb		13-7
4. U.Olimpija		12-8
5. Buducnost		12-8
6. Hemofarm		11-8
7. Zadar		11-8
8. Cedevita		10-10
9. Crvena Zvez.		9-11
10. Radnicki K.		8-12
11. FMP		7-13
12. Siroki Eronet		7-13
13. Helios		5-15
14. Bosna S.		3-15

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Marino BAZDARIC
  Cedevita
  (197-G/F-78)
  Avg: 18.7

1. Bazdaric, Cedevita	18.7
2. Tomic, KK.	17.9
3. Zizic, Cedevita	17.7
4. Mulaomerovic, KK Za.	16.9
5. Tomas, Cibona	16.3
6. Sehovic, Bosna S.	14.7
7. Delic, Helios	14.1
8. Videnov, Crvena Z.	13.8
9. Gordon, Cibona	13.2
10. Macvan, Hemofa.	13.2

Rebounds Per Game

Ante TOMIC
  MMC Real M.
  (217-C-87)
  Avg: 8.9

1. Tomic, KK.	8.9
2. Maric, Partizan	8.5
3. Mason, Siroki E.	7.3
4. Roberts, Partizan	6.4
5. Zoric, KK.	6.4
6. Ruzic, Zadar	6.3
7. Zizic, Cedevita	6.1
8. Vranes, Partizan	5.9
9. Brkic, Radnicki K.	5.9
10. Sehovic, Bosna.	5.8

Assists Per Game

Jure MOCNIK
  Helios
  (183-G-85)
  Avg: 5.7

1. Mocnik, Helios	5.7
2. Kojadinovic, Bosna S.	5.4
3. Markovic, Hemofarm	4.8
4. Mason, Siroki E.	4.6
5. Anderson, Cedevita	4.5
6. Gordon, Cibona	4.4
7. Mulaomerovic, KK Za.	4.4
8. Aleksic, Radnicki K.	4.4
9. Pavkovic, Hemofarm	4.2
10. Stipcevic, Zad.	4.1

Steals Per Game

Lester MCCALEBB
  Partizan
  (183-G-85)
  Avg: 2.6

1. McCalebb, Partizan	2.6
2. Gordon, Cibona	1.8
3. Walsh, U.Olimpija	1.8
4. Sehovic, Bosna S.	1.7
5. Krstic, KK.	1.7
6. Stipcevic, Zadar	1.6
7. Rozic, Cibona	1.5
8. Otasevic, Buducnost	1.5
9. Mocnik, Helios	1.5
10. Roberts, Partiz.	1.5

Blocks Per Game

Slavko VRANES
  Partizan
  (229-C-83)
  Avg: 1.4

1. Vranes, Partizan	1.4
2. Zoric, KK.	1.3
3. Dragicevic, Buduc.	1.2
4. Marjanovic, Hemof.	0.8
5. Golubovic, U.Olimpija	0.8
6. Plaisted, Zadar	0.7
7. Maric, Partizan	0.7
8. Tomic, KK.	0.7
9. Samardziski, FMP	0.6
10. Macvan, Hemofa.	0.6

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ARGENTINA

Standings - LigaA

LigaA Standings

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

Standings - TNA

TNA Standings

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

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.	18.1
3. Assie, Quilmes MP	17.3
4. Williams, Olimpico.	17.2
5. Cequeira, Sionista	16.9
6. Gonzalez, Quimsa	16.6
7. Lo Grippo, Atenas	16.5
8. Gutierrez, Penarol	16.2
9. Moodie, Boca Jrs	16.2
10. Cutley, C.Entr.	16.1

Rebounds Per Game

Federico KAMMERICHS
  Regatas C.
  (203-F/C-80)
  Avg: 12.3

1. Kammerichs, Regat.	12.3
2. Griffin, Estudiantes	8.4
3. Williams, Union S.	7.9
4. Rollins, Gimnasia.	7.6
5. Gonzalez, Quimsa	7.3
6. Assie, Quilmes MP	7.3
7. Wolkowyski, Libertad.	7.2
8. Leiva, Penarol	7.2
9. McFarlan, Union S.	7.1
10. Osborne, La Uni.	6.8

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	3.9
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. Figueroa, Atenas	3.0
10. Williams, Olimpi.	3.0

Steals Per Game

Frank WILLIAMS
  Olimpico LB
  (191-G-80)
  Avg: 2.3

1. Williams, Olimpico.	2.3
2. Victoriano, Lanus	1.8
3. Funes, C.Entrer.	1.7
4. Moldu, Libertad S.	1.7
5. Franco, Estudiantes	1.7
6. Pelussi, Libertad S.	1.6
7. Lopez, Quilmes MP	1.6
8. Labaque, Obras	1.6
9. Woodward, Boca Jrs	1.5
10. Aguirre, Boca J.	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. Griffin, Estudiantes	1.1
5. Rollins, Gimnasia.	1.0
6. Assie, Quilmes MP	1.0
7. Mata, Penarol	0.9
8. Williams, Union S.	0.9
9. Zanotti, Regatas C.	0.8
10. McFarlan, Union.	0.8

Penarol step away from Liga Americas title - by Eurobasket News
Penarol - Quimsa 87:58
Penarol made another step towards Liga Americas crown. They coasted past Quimsa for the second straight win at the Final Four stage of the tournament. Pablo Sebastian Rodriguez (188-G-78) and Kyle Lamonte (191-G-84, agency: KMG Sports Management, college: William Carey) scored 19 points apiece to lead the charge. Penarol will face the Mexican powerhouse Halcones Xalapa later tonight for the trophy.
Penarol simply overwhelmed their opponents in this one. They led from start to finish. Penarol earned a 19:5 lead early in the encounter. Quimsa capped the term with five points in a row to sooth the pain. But Penarol just mounted the pressure as they ensured a 44:25 advantage at the interval. Penarol easily kept their counterparts at bay throughout the third stanza. The scoreboard read 69:39 with ten minutes to go. Quimsa could not recover in the final term and had to surrender at the end. Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) finished with 11 points for the winners. Julio Mazzaro (190-G-79) was the only Quimsa player to deliver in double digits as he knocked down 18 points. Jose Muruaga (198-G-84) nailed 8 points in the loss.

Penarol: Pablo Sebastian Rodriguez 19, Kyle Lamonte 19, Leonardo Gutierrez 11
Quimsa: Julio Mazzaro 18, Jose Muruaga 8

TNA1 and TNA2: Round 4 review - by Eurobasket News

TNA1

San Mart.C. - Argentino 59-65
Argentino jumped to 3-0 in TNA1 after 59-65 road win against San Martin C. Kevin Francis (203-F-84, college: Vincennes Univ.) was the leading scorer in victory with 19 points. Pablo Espinoza (195-F-87) also had very important role adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. In San Martin C (1-3), Mariano Ceruti (194-F-79) and Brice Assie (201-F-83, college: W.Connecticut) delivered 20 points each.

Bragado - El Nacional 84-93
Valuable road win for El Nacional, who moved up to third place with 2-1 score. Ije Nwankwo (201-F-85, college: Cleveland St.) shined for the guests with 27 points and Mario Sepulveda (200-F-77) followed closely with 20 pts. The hosts got 23 points and 7 rebounds from Derrick Miller (202-C/F-78, college: Georgetown, KY), but they dropped to 1-3.

Club 9 - San Martin MJ 89-82
The box-score will be available soon. Club 9 4-0, San Martin MJ 1-4.

TNA2

Independ.T. - Alma Juniors 68-87
Both teams had 1-2 before this meeting. Alma Juniors celebrated mostly owing to Matias Tomatis (190-G-74) and Sebastian Porta (204-C-79), who scored 19 and 18 points respectively. Porta pulled down 7 rebounds beside that. On the other side, Joseph Williams (201-C-79, college: Austin Peay St.) collected 16 points and 9 boards.

A.Italiana - Firmat SF 66-67
Thriller win for Firmat SF and now both teams have the same 2-2 score in TNA2. Martin Ghirardi (187-G-82) was a key player in victory with 21 points. He made 4 of 7 attempts from behind the arc. In the loosing squad, Luciano Rivero (186-G-80) was better than the others netting 15 pts.

Obera TC - Belgrano SN 82-66
And finally one win for the hosts in this round. Facundo Giorgi and Eduardo Gamboa (190-G-84) led Obera to victory scoring 21 and 20 points respectively. Javier Ledesma (188-G-81) delivered 15 points in loss. Obera stays on top of TNA2 with perfect 4-0 record, while Belgrano dropped to 1-3.

Stats Leaders - TNA

Points Per Game

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

1. Miller, Bragado	21.8
2. Harrison, Obera TC	18.3
3. Elsener, El Nacional	17.9
4. Melo, Z*Indepe.	17.4
5. Tomatis, Alma Juniors	16.6
6. Williams, Independ.T.	15.5
7. Barlasina, San M.	15.3
8. Truscott, San M.	15.3
9. Wilkerson, Ciclista	15.2
10. Ceruti, San.	15.2

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.	8.1
5. Leith, Firmat SF	8.0
6. Espinoza, Argentino	7.9
7. Benjamin, San M.	7.8
8. Kornegay, A.Ita.	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.	2.8
4. Lauro, Z*Indepe.	2.6
5. Gandoy, Belgrano SN	2.6
6. Ceci, Argentino	2.5
7. Safar, Argentino	2.4
8. Sartorelli, San M.	2.3
9. Luchino, San M.	2.2
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	2.2
3. Castets, Obera TC	2.1
4. Giletta, Alma Juniors	1.9
5. Fernandez, Alma J.	1.9
6. Castelli, Independ.T.	1.8
7. Eiguren, Firmat SF	1.8
8. Williams, Independ.T.	1.7
9. Gornatti, A.Italiana	1.6
10. Bendel, Z*Inde.	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.	1.2
6. Ford, Belgrano SN	1.0
7. Kornegay, A.Ita.	1.0
8. Giorgi, Obera TC	0.9
9. Robinson, Argentino	0.9
10. Nwankwo, El Nacion.	0.8

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AUSTRALIA

Stats Leaders - NBL

Points Per Game

Kirk PENNEY
  Breakers
  (196-G-80)
  Avg: 22.8

1. Penney, Breakers	22.8
2. Williams, Crocodiles	18.2
3. McKee, Hawks	17.9
4. Hodge, Tigers	17.7
5. Ballinger, 36ers	17.5
6. Gilchrist, 36ers	16.9
7. Bruton, Breakers	16.7
8. Worthington, Tig.	16.6
9. Ubaka, Blaze	16.3
10. Redhage, Per.	15.1

Rebounds Per Game

Rick RICKERT
  Breakers
  (211-F-83)
  Avg: 7.2

1. Rickert, Breakers	7.2
2. Roberts, Crocodiles	7.1
3. Davidson, Hawks	7.0
4. Worthington, Tig.	7.0
5. Rychart, Taipans	6.9
6. Petrie, Blaze	6.8
7. Schenscher, Perth	6.7
8. Maxey, Blaze	6.7
9. Holmes, 36ers	6.5
10. Burston, 36e.	6.1

Assists Per Game

Julius HODGE
  Tigers
  (201-G-83)
  Avg: 6.2

1. Hodge, Tigers	6.2
2. McKee, Hawks	4.5
3. Gibson, Blaze	4.4
4. Ubaka, Blaze	4.2
5. Gilchrist, 36ers	4.2
6. Williams, Crocodiles	3.6
7. Crosswell, Tigers	3.4
8. Bruton, Breakers	3.4
9. Groves, 36ers	3.3
10. Boucher, Breake.	3.3

Steals Per Game

Corey WILLIAMS
  Crocodiles
  (191-G-77)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Williams, Crocodiles	1.5
2. Bruton, Breakers	1.4
3. Martin, Perth	1.4
4. Saville, Hawks	1.4
5. Jones, Taipans	1.3
6. Hodge, Tigers	1.3
7. Boucher, Breakers	1.3
8. McKee, Hawks	1.2
9. Lisch, Perth	1.1
10. Worthington, T.	1.0

Blocks Per Game

Julius HODGE
  Tigers
  (201-G-83)
  Avg: 1

1. Hodge, Tigers	1.0
2. Penney, Breakers	0.8
3. Williams, Crocodiles	0.8
4. Redhage, Perth	0.7
5. Maxey, Blaze	0.7
6. Rickert, Breakers	0.7
7. Melzer, Taipans	0.6
8. Lisch, Perth	0.6
9. Rychart, Taipans	0.6
10. Johnson, Tige.	0.5

Standings - NBL

NBL Standings

1. Perth	16-11
2. Crocodiles	15-11
3. Blaze	15-11
4. Hawks	14-12
5. Breakers	13-13
6. Tigers	11-15
7. Taipans	11-16
8. 36ers	10-16

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AUSTRIA

Standings - 2.Bundesliga

2.Bundesliga Grundurchgang Standings

East
1. Basket 2000	9-2
2. Danube City	8-3
3. Mistelbach	7-3
4. Mattersb.R.	5-6
5. Amstetten F.	4-6
6. Baden BJ	4-7
7. Vienna 87	3-7
8. Modling	2-8
South
1. Klagenfurt	8-0
2. Gratkorn	2-2
3. Villach	2-3
4. ATSE Graz	2-4
5. UBSC Graz 2	0-5
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

Gunners sack Stahl - sign Asceric as new Head Coach - by Stefan Prager
The Oberwart Gunners announced that they have sacked Head Coach Peter Stahl and signed Neno Asceric in stead. After losing to the Kapfenberg Bulls in the Austrian Cup Semifinals and losing to the Gussing Knights in the league at home as well a few days ago the days of Peter Stahl in Oberwart have come to an end. It was Stahls second stint with the Gunners after coaching them pretty successfully from 2003 to 2006. The Gunners will face the Traiskirchen Lions on Monday in what will be a decisive game to advance to the so called Hauptrunde. It will be a very important game for new head coach Neno Asceric who also coaches the Austrian National Team and will do so as well in future. His coaching career in club basketball includes a stint with St. Polten in 2006/07 where he had his biggest success as a player in the nineties when he won three championships and three cup titles. He then moved on to France where he coached in ProA and ProB as well before going to Mexico for the 2008/09 season.

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BELGIUM

Standings - Division I

D1 Standings

1. Liege	12-5
2. Charleroi	10-6
3. Antwerp	9-8
4. M.Hainaut	9-8
5. Oostende	9-8
6. Verviers-Pep.	9-8
7. Leuven	7-10
8. Aalstar	7-10
9. Gent	4-13

Stats Leaders - Division I

Points Per Game

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

1. Black, Antwerp	17.9
2. Greene, Aalstar	17.1
3. Banks, Liege	16.4
4. McNeal, M.Hainaut	16.1
5. Melson, Gent	15.6
6. Green, Liege	15.1
7. Wilson, Verviers-Pep.	15.1
8. Raymond, Aalstar	15.0
9. Lojeski, Oostende	14.7
10. Hilliard, Vervie.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Will THOMAS
  Liege
  (201-F-86)
  Avg: 9.3

1. Thomas, Liege	9.3
2. Ebong, M.Hainaut	8.6
3. Randle, Gent	7.9
4. Young, Leuven	7.4
5. Hilliard, Verviers.	6.9
6. Merriex, Aalstar	6.8
7. Riddick, Charleroi	6.3
8. Brown, Antwerp	6.2
9. Pelle, Oostende	6.2
10. Greene, Aalst.	5.6

Assists Per Game

Stanley BURRELL
  Verviers-Pep.
  (190-G-84)
  Avg: 5.4

1. Burrell, Verviers.	5.4
2. Loubry, Gent	4.3
3. Green, Liege	4.2
4. Gill, Oostende	4.0
5. Bosco, Gent	3.9
6. Hamilton, Charleroi	3.3
7. Tabu, Charleroi	3.2
8. Johnson, Charleroi	3.0
9. Black, Antwerp	2.9
10. McNeal, M.Haina.	2.8

Steals Per Game

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

1. Hopkins, Antwerp	2.8
2. Hill, Charleroi	2.4
3. Gill, Oostende	2.3
4. Thomas, Liege	2.2
5. Broyles, Charleroi	2.1
6. Black, Antwerp	2.1
7. Greene, Aalstar	2.0
8. Wilson, Verviers-Pep.	1.9
9. Green, Liege	1.9
10. Anderson, Leuv.	1.9

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. Tofi, Verviers-Pep.	0.7
8. Enobakhare, Ooste.	0.7
9. Costner, M.Hainaut	0.7
10. Drobnjak, Oosten.	0.6

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BOSNIA

Standings - BIH League

D1 Standings

1. Igokea	15-2
2. Zrinjski MC	11-6
3. Capljina	11-6
4. Sloboda Dita	10-7
5. Borac Nektar	9-7
6. Hercegovac	9-8
7. Celik	7-10
8. SL IAT Leotar	7-10
9. Mladost MG	6-11
10. Sutjeska	6-11
11. Slavija	5-11
12. Grude	5-12
Will join on later stage:
1. Siroki Eronet	-
2. Bosna S.	-

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BRAZIL

Standings - BNL

NBB Standings

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

Three teams tied in the second spot in NBB - by Eurobasket News
Three teams are now knotted up at the second spot in the NBB standings. Flamengo, Pitagoras/Minas and Joinville are chasing the league leading Universo/BRB. These teams got simultaneous victories in Round 15 of the championship.
Pitagoras/Minas outscored Paulistano/Amil 91:84 at home court. The hosts dominated in the first three quarters taking a 15-point lead into the fourth period. Paulistano/Amil failed to recover in the final frame and had to surrender at the end. Murilo da Rosa (210-C/F-83, agency: Arik Krayn Services) fired 29 points to lead the charge. William Drudi notched 22 points in the victory. Rafael Malfi responded with game-high 31 points for Paulistano as they slipped at 4-8 record.
The reigning champions Flamengo cruised past CETAF 100:79 for the tenth victory. Flamengo built a 7-point lead at the first break and maintained well throughout the first half. Machado brothers helped Flamengo extend the margin at 14-point mark with one quarter remaining and Flamengo eased to the victory. Eduardo Machado (195-G-82) finished with 23 points, while Marcelinho Machado contributed 21 points in the winning effort. McNeil produced 18 points for CETAF.
Joinville had to sweat to overcome Londrina 83:79 on the road. Jefferson Sobral

(203-F-80) accounted for 19 points to lead the visitors. The teams kept it close throughout the game but Joinville proved just a bit more accurate in the dying seconds to steal the victory. Andre Luiz Brugger added 18 points for the victors. Fernando Mineiro netted game-high 26 points for Londrina.
Universo/BRB recorded the 13th win as they held off Pinheiros/Sky 105:77 in front of the home fans. Welington dos Santos (186-G-81, agency: Interperformances) delivered 35 points for Universo/BRB. Guilherme Giovannoni had 25 points for the winners. Shamell Stallworth (196-F-80, agency: Interperformances, college: USF) delivered 17 points in defeat.

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BULGARIA

First win in four weeks for Rilski Sportist - by Valentin Anguelov
For first time in two and a half months Rilski Sportist defeated a different team than Lukoil Academic or Levski. Today in Samokov the team won against Spartak Pleven 88-72. This win moved the team to sixth place in the standings.
Rilski Sportist controlled the game from the start. The team won the first quarter 31-16 after taking the lead with a 10-0 run after 2-4 start of the game. The visitors from Pleven cut the deficit to 8 in 23rd minute but until the end of the half Rilski's lead went up to 21 points, 54-33.
So the home team practically did what it had to do in the first half and needed to close the game in second. The difference never went under 15 points and at times it was up to 25. In the end the visitors cut it to 16 at 88-72.
The best player for the hosts was once again the captain Aleksandar Gruev (187-G-83) who finished with 21 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds, scoring 5 times from the three-point line. Simeon Naydenov added 17 points while Bogdan Boev ended with 15.
For the visitors who were left by their two best players in the last week - Hrisimir Dimitrov and Rob Preston, Iliya Stankov finished as top scorer with 15 points and Aleksandar Dyakovski added 13.

FULL STATS FROM RILSKI SPORTIST - SPARTAK PLEVEN

Levski back on top - by Valentin Anguelov
Levski is again on top of the NBL standings after downing 101-86 the previous leader Lukoil Academic. The two teams have equal records - 12 wins and 3 losses but 'The Blues' hold the first place because they have won twice in the three meetings between the teams. Just like the last game in Pravets today the players of Konstantin Papazov and Toni Dechev were superior at the defensive end and gave Jovica Arsic's first loss at the helm of Lukoil Academic.
Six players of Levski scored in double figures. Aaron Harper had 21 and added also 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Stefan Georgiev finished with 18 points and 6 boards before fouling out and his brother Zlatin scored 15 and played great defense against Riste Stefanov.
For Lukoil Academic only two players deserve to be praised. Pero Antic had 28 points and 8 rebounds while the new addition to the team Slavko Stefanovic had 26 points, including 3/3 from the three-point line.
During the first half Lukoil Academic tried to pull away but Levski never allowed that to happen. The good defense of Lukoil in the last game was nowhere to be seen and it was evidenced especially in the second half. After the break all the problems for the champions were on defense. They allowed 53 points and after Stanislav Slaveykov scored a three-pointer from the center of the court Levski passed the 100-point mark.
From the last eight games between the teams this is the fifth win for Levski and against fourth different coach. Before that game 'The Blues' defeated 'the students' coached by Lyubomir Minchev, Petko Marinov, Georgi Mladenov and now Jovica Arsic.

FULL STATS FROM LEVSKI - LUKOIL ACADEMIC

Standings A1

NBL Standings

1. Levski	12-3
2. Lukoil A.	12-3
3. Balkan	7-8
4. Yambol	7-8
5. Cherno More	6-9
6. Rila Sport	6-9
7. Chernomorets	5-10
8. Spartak P.	5-10

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Aaron HARPER
  Levski
  (199-G/F-81)
  Avg: 24.6

1. Harper, Levski	24.6
2. Durchev, Chernomo.	20.6
3. Bozov, Balkan	20.5
4. Cole, Levski	19.8
5. Brown, Chernomo.	18.0
6. Gruev, Rilski Sport	17.7
7. Angelov, Yambol	17.0
8. Mirakovski, Cherno M.	17.0
9. Kyosev, Cherno M.	16.5
10. Dimitrov, Spa.	16.2

Rebounds Per Game

Bruce BROWN
  Chernomorets
  (213-C-83)
  Avg: 9.1

1. Brown, Chernomo.	9.1
2. Brown, Lukoil A.	8.0
3. Peterson, Rilski S.	7.9
4. Antic, Lukoil A.	7.8
5. Radev, Balkan	7.5
6. Burgess, Rilski Sport	7.4
7. Kennerly, Spart.	7.3
8. Dimitrov, Spart.	6.6
9. Yanev, Cherno More	6.5
10. Morton, Cherno.	6.4

Assists Per Game

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

1. Russell, Lukoil A.	5.5
2. Jones, Rilski Sport	5.4
3. Aleksiev, Chernomo.	5.4
4. Gruev, Rilski Sport	4.9
5. Webb, Cherno More	4.1
6. Mirakovski, Cherno M.	4.0
7. Velikov, Levski	3.6
8. Frasor, Levski	3.5
9. Dimitrov, Spart.	3.3
10. Radionov, Yamb.	3.1

Steals Per Game

Julian RADIONOV
  Yambol
  (188-G-79)
  Avg: 2.3

1. Radionov, Yambol	2.3
2. Wells, Lukoil A.	2.1
3. Russell, Lukoil A.	2.1
4. Harper, Levski	2.0
5. Lilov, Balkan	1.9
6. Bozov, Balkan	1.8
7. Kyosev, Cherno M.	1.8
8. Angelov, Yambol	1.8
9. Dimitrov, Spart.	1.7
10. Mirkovic, Lukoil.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

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

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

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COSTA RICA

Last LBS transactions - by Gianni Pascucci
The CostaRican Cup tournment will start on March 3 and the eight LBS teams are operating on the players market to prepare as best as possible the new season. Universidad de Costa Rica is conforming almost all its players, and will be coached again by experienced Alexis Monge . The President of San Luis Gonzaga-Mucap Mr. Manuel Fuentes announced that formes Coach Assistant Fabian Marin has been promoted Head Coach. In a very important market move, Liceo de Costa Rica signed Henry Martinez (186-G/F-75) and veterans Enrique Peterkin (195-F-66) and Harry Montoya (195-C-73). The new team President is Heiner Ugalde and the team coach will be Alejandro Fernandez . Escazu inked Rafael Aguilar (180-G-81) and hired an experienced coach from El Salvador, named Carlos Pineda

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CROATIA

Standings - Ozujsko A1 League

A1 Standings

1. Svjetlost	10-4
2. Zabok	10-4
3. Darda	9-5
4. Trogir	8-5
5. KK Split	8-6
6. Dubrava	7-7
7. Borik	5-8
8. Dubrovnik	5-8
9. Kastela	3-10
10. Sibenik	3-11
Will join on later stage:
1. Cedevita	-
2. KK Zagreb	-
3. Cibona	-
4. Zadar	-

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	19.7
4. Samadan, Kastela	19.3
5. Mrva, Borik	18.1
6. Filipovic, Sibenik	17.0
7. Mimica, KK Split	16.6
8. Bilan, Sibenik	16.0
9. Sakic, Dubrava	14.5
10. Krolo, Dar.	14.4

Rebounds Per Game

Jurica SPAHIJA
  Svjetlost
  (203-F/C-83)
  Avg: 10.8

1. Spahija, Svjetlost	10.8
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	6.9
9. Maric, Dubrava	6.7
10. Krolo, Dar.	6.4

Assists Per Game

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

1. Petkovic, Sibenik	6.1
2. Cosic, Svjetlost	4.6
3. Sumic, KK Split	4.5
4. Tomeljak, Zabok	4.4
5. Camagajevac, Darda	4.1
6. Blajic, Trogir	3.8
7. Norac, Svjetlost	3.6
8. Bosnjak, Dubrava	3.3
9. Kragic, Kastela	3.2
10. Vragovic, Dubra.	3.1

Steals Per Game

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

1. Bosnjak, Dubrava	3.2
2. Sumic, KK Split	2.9
3. Petkovic, Sibenik	2.3
4. Norac, Svjetlost	2.1
5. Cosic, Svjetlost	2.0
6. Tomeljak, Zabok	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. Kamaldin, Darda	0.9
5. Sobin, KK Split	0.8
6. Krolo, Darda	0.8
7. Spahija, Svjetlost	0.6
8. Ridl, Darda	0.6
9. Kuljanin, Zabok	0.6
10. Vladovic, Siben.	0.6

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CUBA

Liga Superior updating - by Gianni Pascucci
Ciego de Avila, Guantanamo, Camaguey and Capitalinos are again together at the top of the table in Liga Superior. After defeating two times Matanzas (93-73 and 78-72), Ciago de Avila improved the record to 5-1, exactly like Camaguey, winners two times (83-71 and 85-69) over Santiago de Cuba. In the other games of Round 5 and 6, Guantanamo defeated Santiago de Cuba on the road 83-71 and 85-69 and the Blues from Capital Town prevailed 88-83 and 87-64 over Pinar del Rio. Another time more, Yudniel Perez (189-G-84) outstood in Ciego de Avila with 25 points, while Yorman Polas (192-F-85) scored 23 to pace Camaguey and Joice Daudinot (193-F-85) was the best in Santiago with 23.

Standings - LSB

LSB Standings

1. Ciego de Avila	5-1
2. Guantanamo	5-1
3. Capitalinos	5-1
4. Camaguey	5-1
5. Holguin	2-4
6. Pinar	2-4
7. Santiago	0-6
8. Matanzas	0-6

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CYPRUS

Standings - Division A

Division A Standings

1. APOEL	12-2
2. AEL	11-2
3. Keravnos	9-4
4. Etha	8-5
5. Apollon	7-7
6. Achilleas K.	6-8
7. AEK	5-8
8. ENAD	1-12
9. Omonia	1-12

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CZECH REPUBLIC

Standings - NBL

NBL Standings

1. Novy Jicin	25-3
2. CEZ Nymburk	24-3
3. BK Prostejov	23-5
4. BK Pardubice	18-9
5. BK Decin	17-10
6. BC Kolin	11-16
7. USK Praha	11-16
8. BK B&W Opava	10-16
9. Basketbol Brno	8-18
10. NH Ostrava	8-20
11. Podebrady	7-20
12. Vysehrad	1-27

Stats Leaders - NBL

Points Per Game

Myles MCKAY
  USK Praha
  (191-G-86)
  Avg: 24.3

1. McKay, USK P.	24.3
2. Hatcher, BK Decin	17.3
3. Smith, BC Kolin	17.3
4. Sarovic, Novy Jicin	16.7
5. Meno, Basketbo.	16.0
6. Stuchly, NH Ostrava	15.4
7. Hampton, BK Pardu.	14.9
8. Stec, BK B&W O.	14.8
9. Chan, BK Prostejov	14.4
10. Thomas, Podebra.	14.3

Rebounds Per Game

Tremaine FORD
  USK Praha
  (207-F-86)
  Avg: 11.3

1. Ford, USK Praha	11.3
2. Castleberry, Podeb.	9.3
3. Meno, Basketbo.	9.1
4. Chan, BK Prostejov	7.4
5. Landry, BK Prost.	7.2
6. Houska, BK Decin	6.8
7. Machac, BC Kolin	6.6
8. Payne, NH Ostrava	6.6
9. Arnold, BK Pardu.	6.4
10. McKay, USK.	6.3

Assists Per Game

Levell SANDERS
  Novy Jicin
  (189-G-75)
  Avg: 5

1. Sanders, Novy Jicin	5.0
2. Lawrence, BK Prost.	4.5
3. Jones, BC Kolin	4.3
4. Mitchell, NH Os.	4.3
5. Kotas, USK Praha	4.1
6. McKay, USK P.	4.0
7. Carnecky, BK B&W O.	4.0
8. Hatcher, BK Decin	3.9
9. Wright, BK Pardu.	3.3
10. Skibniewski, BK P.	3.3

Steals Per Game

Eugene LAWRENCE
  BK Prostejov
  (184-G-86)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Lawrence, BK Prost.	2.4
2. Wright, BK Pardu.	2.3
3. Mitchell, NH Os.	2.2
4. Kotas, USK Praha	2.1
5. Pandula, Novy Jicin	2.1
6. Sirina, BK B&W O.	2.1
7. McKay, USK P.	2.0
8. Muirhead, Novy Jicin	2.0
9. Meno, Basketbo.	1.9
10. Lenzly, CEZ.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Ales CHAN
  BK Prostejov
  (214-C-80)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Chan, BK Prostejov	1.6
2. Meno, Basketbo.	1.4
3. Walker, Novy Jicin	1.4
4. Steffel, Novy Jicin	1.3
5. Castleberry, Podeb.	1.2
6. Pelikan, Novy Jicin	1.2
7. Payne, NH Ostrava	1.2
8. Ford, USK Praha	1.2
9. Benda, CEZ Nymburk	1.0
10. Ricci, CEZ Nymbu.	1.0

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DENMARK

Standings - Basketligaen

Basketligaen Standings

1. Svendborg	20-3
2. Bakken	18-5
3. Horsholm	15-8
4. SISU	13-9
5. Naestved	12-9
6. Aabyhoj	8-14
7. Amager BK	7-16
8. Horsens IC	6-15
9. Aalborg	6-15
10. Randers	6-17

Stats Leaders - Basketligaen

Points Per Game

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

1. Johnson, Bakken	23.6
2. Smith, Svendborg	23.1
3. Kearse, SISU	22.4
4. Morris, Aabyhoj	21.5
5. Nielsen, Randers	20.4
6. Cavanuagh, Aalborg	20.0
7. Proctor, Bakken	18.5
8. Johansen, Naestved	18.5
9. Dennis, Naestved	18.5
10. Vance, Aalbo.	18.3

Rebounds Per Game

Edward MORRIS
  Aabyhoj
  (203-F-84)
  Avg: 10.5

1. Morris, Aabyhoj	10.5
2. Christoffers., Bak.	10.4
3. Vance, Aalborg	9.6
4. Miskovic, Randers	9.3
5. Willis, Randers	9.3
6. Iversen, Svendborg	9.2
7. Johansen, Naestved	9.0
8. Cavanuagh, Aalborg	7.7
9. Johnson, Bakken	7.6
10. Kalvelis, SI.	7.3

Assists Per Game

D.J. SMEDLEY
  Randers
  (180-G-84)
  Avg: 6.5

1. Smedley, Randers	6.5
2. Bradley, Amager BK	5.2
3. Rinkevicius, SISU	5.2
4. Jakobsen, Bakken	4.8
5. Nielsen, Horsholm	4.7
6. Darboe, Horsholm	4.7
7. Thuesen, Bakken	4.2
8. Dennis, Naestved	4.1
9. Smith, Svendborg	4.0
10. Christensen, Amager.	3.9

Steals Per Game

Johnell SMITH
  Svendborg
  (186-G-80)
  Avg: 2.8

1. Smith, Svendborg	2.8
2. Kearse, SISU	2.0
3. Proctor, Bakken	1.9
4. Morris, Aabyhoj	1.8
5. Fall, Horsens IC	1.8
6. Dennis, Naestved	1.7
7. Iversen, Svendborg	1.7
8. Nielsen, Horsholm	1.7
9. Nielsen, Randers	1.6
10. Kristiansen, Aalbo.	1.6

Blocks Per Game

Edward MORRIS
  Aabyhoj
  (203-F-84)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Morris, Aabyhoj	2.5
2. Christoffers., Bak.	2.2
3. Willis, Randers	1.6
4. Miskovic, Randers	1.3
5. Johnson, Bakken	1.3
6. Cavanuagh, Aalborg	1.3
7. Guyton, Aabyhoj	1.1
8. Kalvelis, SISU	1.0
9. Seilund, Amager BK	1.0
10. Vance, Aalbo.	0.9

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D-LEAGUE

Standings

D-League Standings

Central Division
1. Iowa E.	25-6
2. Sioux Falls S.	15-14
3. Dakota W.	14-13
4. Erie Bay H.	12-19
5. Ft.Wayne MA	9-17
Southwest Division
1. Rio Grande	22-8
2. Maine R.Claws	19-10
3. Austin T.	17-10
4. Albuquerque	16-13
5. Tulsa 66ers	14-14
West Division
1. Utah F.	16-15
2. Idaho S.	13-14
3. Reno Bighorns	11-15
4. Bakersfield J.	8-20
5. Los Angeles D.	7-15
6. Springfield A.	5-21

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Malik HAIRSTON
  San Antonio S.
  (198-G-87)
  Avg: 29.1

1. Hairston, Austin T.	29.1
2. Almond, Springfi.	26.8
3. Harris, Rio Grande	26.1
4. Williams, Sioux F.	26.0
5. Gaines, Idaho S.	23.9
6. Farmer, Reno B.	23.4
7. Powell, Albuquerque	22.6
8. Taylor, Idaho S.	22.6
9. Howard, Ft.Wayne.	22.4
10. Tolliver, Idaho.	21.4

Rebounds Per Game

Dwayne JONES
  Austin T.
  (211-C-83)
  Avg: 15

1. Jones, Austin T.	15.0
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. Harris, Rio Grande	10.0
8. Looby, Albuquerque	9.6
9. Barron, Iowa E.	9.4
10. Simpson, Los.	9.3

Assists Per Game

Curtis STINSON
  Iowa E.
  (187-G-83)
  Avg: 9.8

1. Stinson, Iowa E.	9.8
2. Conroy, Rio Grande	8.4
3. Jackson, Erie B.	7.6
4. Curry, Springfield A.	7.3
5. Clinkscales, Erie B.	7.1
6. Lafayette, Ft.Wayne.	7.0
7. Gaines, Idaho S.	6.9
8. Shakur, Tulsa 66ers	6.9
9. McLeod, Albuquer.	6.4
10. Anderson, Rio.	5.9

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.	2.2
5. Shakur, Tulsa 66ers	2.1
6. Baker, Dakota W.	2.1
7. Robinson, Reno B.	2.0
8. Jackson, Erie B.	1.9
9. Jerrells, Austin T.	1.9
10. Charlo, Reno.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Kurt LOOBY
  Albuquerque
  (208-F/C-84)
  Avg: 3.6

1. Looby, Albuquerque	3.6
2. Stiemsma, Sioux F.	3.5
3. Ajinca, Maine RC	3.1
4. Simmons, Idaho S.	2.9
5. Looby, Rio Grande	2.6
6. Jones, Austin T.	1.9
7. Daniels, Bakersfi.	1.8
8. Trybanski, Reno B.	1.8
9. Simpson, Los A.	1.7
10. Reiner, Ft.Way.	1.6

Friday's games (5) review - by Eurobasket News
Rio Grande - Albuquerque 93-108
The Albuquerque Thunderbirds never trailed and shot 51% from the field, as they knocked off the Rio Grande Valley Vipers for the second straight game with a 108-93 victory Friday night at Tingley Coliseum. The loss evens the season series at four wins apiece. The Vipers were led by Michael Harris (6'6''-F-83, college: Rice) who earned another double-double, his 13th of the season by scoring 20 points and pulling down 13 boards. Ernest Scott (6'7''-F-82, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: Valdosta St.) came off the bench to score 19 points while Craig Winder added 14 in a supporting role. Antonio Anderson scored 12 points and hauled in six rebounds to round out the Vipers double-digit scorers. The Vipers with just 12 team assists, their lowest assist total of the season. Antoine Agudio led the scoring output for the T-birds by pouring in 24 points, including three three-pointers. Shane Edwards, who started for the first time in the series for the T-birds, scored 21 with eight rebounds. D-League All-star Carlos Powell scored 18 points and had just one rebound for Albuquerque. Former Viper Kurt Looby finished two rebounds shy of a double-double scoring 10 points. *Courtesy of http://mlntherawfeed.squarespace.com

Tulsa 66ers - Utah F. 103-96
Cecil Brown (6'4''-G-83, agency: Passing Lane, college: UCSB) scored a team-high 20 points and Latavious Williams (6'8''-F-91) added 14 points and a team-high 13 rebounds to help the Tulsa 66ers to a 103-96 road win over the Utah Flash at the McKay Events Center in Orem, Utah on Friday night. The 66ers (13-13) gained a measure of revenge on the host Flash, who downed Tulsa 111-103 on Wednesday night in Orem. Keys: Dontell Jefferson's two free throws with two minutes left capped a 12-4 run to give Utah a 93-92 lead. But the 66ers answered with a decisive 11-3 spurt in the last two minutes to close out the seven-point triumph. Mustafa Shakur's clutch 3-pointer highlighted Tulsa's closing spurt. Shakur finished with 17 points. *Courtesy of www.tulsaworld.com

Maine RC - Dakota W. 105-116
The Dakota Wizards used strong defensive play and a big night from David David Bell

(6'1''-G-81, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: Montana) to win a 116-105 contest in front of 2,689 fans at the Bismarck Civic Center on Friday night. Dakota scored 33 points off of 19 turnovers, many of those coming on easy layups. David Bell paced the Wizards in the scoring column, recording a season-high 32 points to go along with six rebounds and five assists. Along with David Bell's big night, Maurice Baker recorded a triple-double for Dakota with eleven points, ten rebounds and ten assists. In all, eight Wizards scored in double figures. Tony Bobbitt (6'4''-G-79, college: Cincinnati) led the Red Claws with 23 points. Maurice Ager scored 16 points in his debut for Maine. *Courtesy of www.oursportscentral.com

Idaho S. - Sioux Falls S. 112-116
The Sioux Falls Skyforce defeated the Idaho Stampede 116-112 on Friday night at the Sioux Falls Arena. The victory was the second straight over Idaho and third overall. Reggie Williams (6'5''-G/F-86, agency: Interperformances, college: VMI) scored a game-high 43 points for the third time season to lead Sioux Falls. David Bailey (5'8''-G-81, agency: Priority Sports, college: Loyola, IL) posted season-highs in points (29) and assists (12) and Raymond Sykes filled in nicely for the injured Alexander Johnson as he scored 20 points. Taylor recorded his fourth double-double of the season with a season-high 31 points to go along with 10 rebounds. Newly acquired players Andre Barrett (19 points, seven assists) and Joe Dabbert (28 points, 12 rebounds) shined in only their second games with the Stampede. *Courtesy of www.oursportscentral.com

Erie Bay H. - Iowa E. 94-97
Patrick Carroll

(6'5''-G/F-82, agency: Arik Krayn Services, college: St.Joseph's) and Cartier Martin

(6'7''-G/F-84, college: Kansas St.) combined for 46 points as the Iowa Energy defeated the Erie BayHawks 97-94 Friday night in Des Moines. Iowa jumped out to a 58-46 halftime lead as Carroll scored 15 of his team high 25 points in the half. While it appeared that the Energy would coast to another victory, Erie had other thoughts. The BayHawks went on a 13-1 run to open the fourth quarter as they took a 90-85 lead with 7:38 remaining in the game. The Energy responded with a 9-0 run of their own behind a pair of Carroll 3-pointers to take a 94-90 lead. The two teams traded baskets before Earl Barron sunk one of two free throws to give Iowa a three point lead with :02 remaining. After a timeout, Erie set up an inbound play for sharp-shooting Mark Gansey. Gansey missed the attempt, giving Iowa the victory. In addition to Carroll's big night, Martin added 21 points while Curtis Stinson had 11 points and 13 assists. The win improves Iowa to 24-6 on the season. Erie was led by Gansey's 26 points. John Bryant added 18 points and 17 rebounds in the loss. Erie falls to 12-18 on the year. *Courtesy of www.oursportscentral.com

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ESTONIA

Standings - KML

EMKL Standings

1. Rakvere	16-5
2. TTU KK	14-5
3. TU/Rock	13-4
4. Kalev/Cramo	11-5
5. Valga Welg	9-9
6. Tallinna Kalev	5-14
7. Parnu	4-13
8. Kuremaa	1-18

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Charron FISHER
  Kalev/Cramo
  (193-G/F-85)
  Avg: 24.3

1. Fisher, Kalev/Cr.	24.3
2. McGee, Kuremaa	18.8
3. Kriisa, Rakvere	18.7
4. Reed, Tallinna Kalev	18.0
5. Kurg, Kuremaa	17.9
6. Toome, TTU K.	17.1
7. Covington, Tallin.	16.9
8. Akognon, Kalev/Cr.	16.4
9. Raap, Parnu	15.3
10. Winston, Kurem.	14.3

Rebounds Per Game

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

1. McGee, Kuremaa	10.6
2. Reed, Tallinna Kalev	10.3
3. Toome, TTU K.	8.9
4. Fisher, Kalev/Cr.	8.6
5. Keerles, Kalev/Cr.	8.3
6. Erm, Parnu	8.0
7. Winston, Kuremaa	7.9
8. Kriisa, Rakvere	7.9
9. Tagamets, Valga W.	7.8
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	4.8
3. Rannula, Valga Welg	3.7
4. Saage, Rakvere	3.3
5. Winston, Kuremaa	3.3
6. Sokk, TU/Rock	3.3
7. Leppik, TU/Rock	3.1
8. Toome, TTU K.	2.6
9. Tein, TU/Rock	2.6
10. Abernethy, TU/Ro.	2.5

Steals Per Game

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

1. Raap, Parnu	2.5
2. Saage, Rakvere	2.4
3. Covington, Tallin.	2.3
4. Leppik, TU/Rock	2.1
5. Veideman, Rakvere	1.9
6. Kriisa, Rakvere	1.9
7. Karner, Parnu	1.9
8. Kurg, Kuremaa	1.9
9. Erm, Parnu	1.8
10. McGee, Kurem.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Kennyetta JOHNSON
  Kalev/Cramo
  (210-C-78)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Johnson, Kalev/Cr.	2.5
2. Toome, TTU K.	1.7
3. Talts, TU/Rock	1.3
4. McGee, Kuremaa	1.2
5. Kitsing, TU/Rock	1.0
6. Hallik, Rakvere	0.9
7. Morrison, TU/Rock	0.9
8. Saks, TTU K.	0.7
9. Viiask, TU/Rock	0.7
10. Ringmets, Par.	0.7

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FINLAND

KORISLIIGA: YMCA Lahti scored season high 119 pts - by Rauno Hurmalainen
Korisliiga, round 31: Three contests tonight. Honka (Espoo) and Korihait (Uusikaupunki) had a shooting contest, when these two teams scored in the game (40 minutes)
altogether 207 pts! Honka won finally by 15 pts 111-96. Tuukka Kotti

(205-F/C-81, college: Providence) led netted game high 26 pts. Corey Belser (200-F-82, college: San Diego) and Carl Elliott (193-G-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: George Washington) added/combined 45 pts for the hosts. Monte Cummings (193-G-76, college: Florida St.) was back in action after the knee injury: seven points in 11:15 minutes. Josh Gonner (188-G-82, college: S.Carolina) scored 22 pts for Korihait. At Kouvola local Kouvot was leading a little bit through the game vs KTP (Kotka). The final difference was eight points for Kouvot: 81-73. FTs and rebounds (42-29 for Kouvot) were the key factors behind Kouvot win # 8 in a row. Kyle Shiloh (191-G-85, college: Nevada) led Kouvot with 23 pts. Ian Young (191-G-81, college: Auburn) helped KTP with 16 pts. In Lahti local YMCA crushed Pyrinto (Tampere) 119-78! Pyrinto is # 1 in the League and lost sixth time this season. YMCA Lahti scored 71 pts during the second half. Team's three American players combined 94 pts! Ricky Hickman

(190-G-85, agency: Court Side, college: NC-Greensboro) led Lahti with 36 pts. Pyrinto had only two players over 10 pts. Damon Williams (201-F-73, college: Colorado St.-Pueblo) had a triple double: 29 pts, 12 rbs and 11 turnovers.
Honka - Korihait 111-96 (52-49) (Tuukka Kotti 26, Corey Belser 23, Carl Elliott 22/6a - Josh Gonner 22, AZ Reid 19, Mikko Jalonen 15).
Kouvot - KTP 81-73 (42-37) (Kyle Shiloh 23, Ross Neltner 18, Ville Kaunisto 14/10 - Ian Young 16, Isaac Spencer 12, Ryan McDade 11/11).
YMCA Lahti - Pyrinto 119-78 (48-31) (Ricky Hickman 36, Corey Rouse 32, Ray Nixon 26 - Damon Williams 29/12, Kenny Lowe 10).

Standings - Korisliiga

Korisliiga Standings

1. Pyrinto	25-6
2. Kouvot	24-7
3. ToPo	19-11
4. Honka	18-13
5. KTP	17-13
6. LrNMKY	17-13
7. Korihait	15-16
8. Namika Lahti	14-17
9. Kataja	11-18
10. Karhu	8-22
11. FoKoPo	8-22
12. Salon Vilpas	6-24

Stats Leaders - Korisliiga

Points Per Game

Ricky HICKMAN
  Namika Lahti
  (190-G-85)
  Avg: 24.8

1. Hickman, Namika Lahti	24.8
2. Washington, KTP	22.5
3. Trotter, ToPo	22.2
4. Golson, Karhu	19.7
5. Turner, LrNM.	19.6
6. Lowe, Pyrinto	19.3
7. Rouse, Namika L.	19.1
8. Wood, Karhu	18.9
9. Belser, Honka	18.8
10. Reid, Koriha.	18.4

Rebounds Per Game

Jeremiah WOOD
  Karhu
  (200-F-85)
  Avg: 14.4

1. Wood, Karhu	14.4
2. McDade, KTP	12.1
3. Vinson, FoKoPo	12.1
4. Kaunisto, Kouvot	10.8
5. Stamper, LrNM.	10.5
6. Williams, Pyrinto	10.3
7. Hamm, Salon Vilpas	10.0
8. Rouse, Namika L.	9.9
9. Kotti, Honka	9.8
10. Smith, Kar.	9.4

Assists Per Game

Jeremiah WOOD
  Karhu
  (200-F-85)
  Avg: 4.9

1. Wood, Karhu	4.9
2. Hickman, Namika Lahti	4.2
3. Trotter, ToPo	3.8
4. Gibson, LrNM.	3.7
5. Williams, Pyrinto	3.7
6. Burgess, Salon Vilpas	3.4
7. Suonio, Namika Lahti	3.1
8. Sarcevic, Korihait	3.1
9. Jarvinen, LrNM.	3.0
10. Elliott, Hon.	2.8

Steals Per Game

Matthew GIBSON
  LrNMKY
  (196-G-84)
  Avg: 3.2

1. Gibson, LrNM.	3.2
2. Trotter, ToPo	3.1
3. Hickman, Namika Lahti	2.7
4. Golson, Karhu	2.5
5. Wood, Karhu	2.0
6. Turner, LrNM.	2.0
7. Belser, Honka	1.9
8. Shiloh, Kouvot	1.9
9. Stamper, LrNM.	1.9
10. Clarkson, Kata.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

J''son STAMPER
  LrNMKY
  (200-F/C-85)
  Avg: 1

1. Stamper, LrNM.	1.0
2. Hickman, Namika Lahti	0.8
3. Hudson, Korihait	0.8
4. Pearson, ToPo	0.7
5. Moye, Kouvot	0.7
6. Niskanen, Karhu	0.7
7. Chones, Kataja	0.7
8. Shiloh, Kouvot	0.7
9. Clarkson, Kataja	0.6
10. Turner, Lr.	0.6

KORISLIIGA: Samuel Haanpaa now in Spain - by Rauno Hurmalainen
Finnish NT SG/SF Samuel Haanpaa (203-G/F-86) has left Finland today and joined Spanish LEB Gold Team Faymasa Palencia roster. Haanpaa played 30 games in Finnish Top League on Torpan Pojat (Helsinki) roster averaging 15,1 ppg, 5,4 rpg in 31,2 mpg. But when Faymasa Palencia lost ex-NBA player Michael Dickerson (197-G-75, agency: Prossin Sports Management, college: Arizona), Haanpaa was given a chance. Spanish Head Coach Nacho Lezkano has led Team Palencia to 7-14 record and that is giving placement # 16 right now. Last season Haanpaa was playing in France (Fos Quest Provence Basket, NM1), where he averaged 9,1 ppg - 3,1 rpg in 19 games. Sharpshooter Haanpaa was shooting then pretty well: 1 - 91,0%, 2 - 45,0%, 3 - 45,0%.

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FRANCE

Standings - ProA

ProA Standings

1. Le Mans	16-2
2. Cholet	14-4
3. Gravelines	12-6
4. Orleans	11-7
5. Nancy	11-7
6. Roanne	10-8
7. Vichy	10-8
8. Hyeres-Toulon	9-9
9. Paris-Levall.	9-9
10. ASVEL	8-10
11. Le Havre	7-11
12. Poitiers	7-11
13. Strasbourg	6-12
14. Rouen	5-13
15. Chalon	5-13
16. Dijon	4-14

Standings - ProB

ProB Standings

1. Pau-Lacq-Ort.	15-4
2. Limoges	14-5
3. Le Portel	12-7
4. Evreux	12-7
5. Maurienne	12-7
6. Bourg	12-7
7. Nanterre	11-8
8. Lille	10-9
9. Charleville	9-10
10. St.Vallier	9-10
11. Boulazac	8-11
12. Antibes	8-11
13. Nantes	7-12
14. Bordeaux	7-12
15. Fos Ouest	7-12
16. Clermont	7-12
17. Brest	6-13
18. Quimper	5-14

Stats Leaders - ProA

Points Per Game

Derrick OBASOHAN
  Hyeres-Toulon
  (199-F-81)
  Avg: 19.5

1. Obasohan, Hyeres-T.	19.5
2. Spencer, Le Mans	18.3
3. Roberson, Stras.	18.0
4. Vassallo, Paris-.	17.6
5. Banks, Orleans	17.3
6. Chatfield, Rouen	16.2
7. Greer, Nancy	15.6
8. Woodside, Gravelines	15.4
9. Robinson, Cholet	15.2
10. Miller, Le Hav.	15.2

Rebounds Per Game

Mouhamed SENE
  Hyeres-Toulon
  (213-C-86)
  Avg: 12.6

1. Sene, Hyeres-Toulon	12.6
2. Issa, Vichy	11.3
3. Falker, Cholet	9.2
4. Greer, Nancy	8.7
5. Nsonwu, Roanne	8.6
6. Edwards, Grave.	8.2
7. Fazekas, Dijon	7.8
8. Terrell, Hyeres-T.	7.2
9. Akpomedah, Grave.	7.1
10. Akingbala, Nan.	7.0

Assists Per Game

Shawnta ROGERS
  Rouen
  (162-G-76)
  Avg: 7.8

1. Rogers, Rouen	7.8
2. Reid, Vichy	7.5
3. Greer, Nancy	6.2
4. Pierce, Hyeres-T.	5.8
5. Neitzel, Chalon	5.3
6. Sciarra, Orleans	5.3
7. Everett, Chalon	5.0
8. Heurtel, Strasbourg	4.7
9. Tchicamboud, Nancy	4.6
10. Woodside, Gravelin.	4.6

Steals Per Game

John LINEHAN
  Cholet
  (175-G-78)
  Avg: 2.9

1. Linehan, Cholet	2.9
2. Rogers, Rouen	2.5
3. Flowers, Vichy	2.1
4. Greer, Nancy	2.1
5. Miller, Le Havre	1.9
6. Ball, Paris-Levallois	1.8
7. Banks, Orleans	1.8
8. Issa, Vichy	1.8
9. Wright, Le Mans	1.7
10. Melody, Vic.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Mouhamed SENE
  Hyeres-Toulon
  (213-C-86)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Sene, Hyeres-Toulon	2.5
2. Issa, Vichy	2.4
3. Akpomedah, Grave.	1.8
4. Slaughter, Nancy	1.6
5. Badiane, Poitiers	1.6
6. Akingbala, Nancy	1.6
7. Fazekas, Dijon	1.3
8. Darden, Strasbourg	1.3
9. Falker, Cholet	1.2
10. Simon, Strasbou.	1.1

Stats Leaders - ProB

Points Per Game

Jason SIGGERS
  Lille
  (187-G-85)
  Avg: 20

1. Siggers, Lille	20.0
2. Davis, Charleville	18.6
3. McKenzie, St Va.	16.9
4. Mohammed, Limoges	16.7
5. Huertas, Fos Ouest	16.4
6. Ingram, Clermont	16.4
7. Gipson, Pau-Lacq.	16.3
8. Dunn, Maurienne	16.3
9. Coleman, Bourg	15.9
10. Gay, Fos Oue.	15.9

Rebounds Per Game

Devonne GILES
  Nantes
  (203-F-83)
  Avg: 10.3

1. Giles, Nantes	10.3
2. Vebobe, Antibes	9.3
3. McClark, Bourg	8.8
4. Fahnbulleh, Quimper	8.6
5. Melicie, Brest	8.5
6. Bing, Clermont	8.4
7. Badiane, Maurienne	8.0
8. McKenzie, St Va.	7.5
9. Mathis, Evreux	7.5
10. Janisius, Charlevil.	7.5

Assists Per Game

Philippe DA SILVA
  Evreux
  (192-G-79)
  Avg: 8.2

1. Da Silva, Evreux	8.2
2. Taylor, Le Portel	6.7
3. Kerckhof, Antibes	6.3
4. Gipson, Pau-Lacq.	6.1
5. Mullins, Bourg	6.1
6. Downey, Nantes	6.0
7. McIntosh, St Va.	5.9
8. Ingram, Clermont	5.4
9. Dunn, Maurienne	5.3
10. Craven, Boulaz.	5.2

Steals Per Game

Mykal RILEY
  Nanterre
  (198-F-85)
  Avg: 3.1

1. Riley, Nanterre	3.1
2. Driss, Bordeaux	3.1
3. Craven, Boulazac	2.9
4. Mullins, Bourg	2.5
5. Siggers, Lille	2.4
6. Da Silva, Evreux	2.3
7. Paelay, Charleville	2.2
8. Periac, Bordeaux	2.2
9. McKenzie, St Va.	2.1
10. Smith, Quimp.	2.1

Blocks Per Game

John FORD
  Limoges
  (207-C-78)
  Avg: 2

1. Ford, Limoges	2.0
2. Williams, Bordeaux	1.8
3. Gay, Fos Ouest	1.8
4. Badiane, Maurienne	1.6
5. Owona, Bordeaux	1.6
6. Gouez, Lille	1.2
7. Bauer, Pau-Lacq.	1.0
8. Joseph, Pau-Lacq.	0.9
9. McClark, Bourg	0.9
10. N''Diaye, Le Port.	0.9

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GERMANY

Standings - 1. Bundesliga

1.Bundesliga Standings

1. ALBA	17-4
2. EWE Baskets	15-6
3. Telekom B.	15-7
4. Goettingen	14-6
5. Bremerhaven	14-8
6. Dt.Bank SKY	14-8
7. Brose Baskets	12-10
8. NY Phantoms	11-11
9. Art.Dragons	11-11
10. Walter Tigers	11-11
11. MBC	11-11
12. EnBW L'burg	10-11
13. TBB Trier	8-12
14. ratiopharm	8-14
15. Duesseldorf	7-15
16. Phoenix Hagen	6-15
17. LTi 46ers	6-16
18. Pad.Baskets	4-18

Standings - ProA

ProA Standings

1. Bayreuth	18-1
2. Cuxhaven	15-4
3. Karlsruhe	12-6
4. Braves	12-7
5. Kirchheim	11-7
6. B.Muenchen	10-8
7. Chemnitz	10-9
8. Crailsheim	9-10
9. Hannover	9-10
10. Heidelberg	8-10
11. Osnabrueck	8-11
12. Jena	7-12
13. ETB Wohnbau	6-13
14. Freiburg	6-13
15. Noerdlingen	6-13
16. Langen	3-16

Standings - Pro B

ProB Standings

1. SOBA Dragons	16-2
2. Herten	15-4
3. Wuerzburg B.	14-4
4. Franken Hexer	12-6
5. Ehingen	11-7
6. TSV Troester	10-8
7. Stahnsdorf	9-9
8. Bayer Giants	8-10
9. Wolfenbuettel	8-10
10. Vechta	8-11
11. Weissenhorn	8-11
12. SU Medien	7-10
13. Dt.Bank SKY II	7-11
14. Rist-Wedel	6-12
15. L.Baeren	3-15
16. Speyer	3-15

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	15.8
5. Copeland, TBB Trier	15.2
6. Jenkins, Walter T.	15.1
7. Jeffers, LTi 46ers	14.9
8. Reese, Dt.	14.7
9. Jenkins, ALBA	14.6
10. Allen,.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

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

1. Gibbs, Bremerhaven	9.2
2. Ensminger, Telek.	8.7
3. Johnson, LTi 46ers	8.3
4. Kale, Phoenix Hagen	7.7
5. Doliboa, Dt.	7.2
6. Archibong, Duesseld.	6.5
7. Travis, Walter Tigers	6.5
8. Oliver, Goettingen	6.5
9. Burns, ratiopharm	6.5
10. Turek, Phoeni.	6.4

Assists Per Game

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

1. Campbell, Bremerha.	6.5
2. Jordan, Phoenix .	6.0
3. Hamilton, NY Phant.	5.9
4. Ratkovica, Walter T.	5.6
5. Jordan, Telekom B.	5.2
6. Reese, Dt.	4.8
7. Ross, Art.Dragons	3.7
8. Gamqrelidze, MBC	3.7
9. Schaffartzik, NY Pha.	3.7
10. Williams, LTi 46e.	3.6

Steals Per Game

Roderick TRICE
  ratiopharm
  (191-F-84)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Trice, ratiopharm	2.5
2. Jenkins, Walter T.	2.0
3. Foster, EWE B.	1.7
4. Hamilton, NY Phant.	1.6
5. Ratkovica, Walter T.	1.5
6. Bernard, MBC	1.5
7. Ross, Art.Dragons	1.5
8. Teague, LTi 46ers	1.5
9. Anderson, Goett.	1.5
10. Martin, Bremer.	1.4

Blocks Per Game

Ruben BOUMTJE
  EWE Baskets
  (212-C-78)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Boumtje, EWE B.	1.6
2. Turek, Phoenix .	1.5
3. Ohlbrecht, Telek.	1.4
4. Pleiss, Brose B.	1.3
5. Lyde, Bremerhaven	1.2
6. Chaney, EnBW L.	1.0
7. Bryant, ratiopharm	1.0
8. Visser, EnBW L.	1.0
9. Flomo, Telekom B.	0.9
10. Boone, Goetting.	0.8

Chris Copeland (TBB Trier) Pregame Thoughts To BG Goettingen Game February 7th - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
Christopher Copeland

(203-F-84, agency: 540 Sports, college: Colorado) is a 25 year old 203 cm power forward from Orange, New Jersey. He went to the University of Colorado from 2002-2006. In his senior year, he played 30 games averaging 12.1ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.6apg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 44%, 3PT: 35.7%, FT: 68.8%. In his first season overseas, he played for Beirasar Rosalia (Spain-LEB Gold, starting five), only pre-season, then moved to C.B. L'Hospitalet (Spain-LEB Gold, starting five) playing 4 games averaging 4.0ppg, 8.0rpg and then moved to Matrixx Magix Nijmegen (Holland-Eredivisie, starting five) playing 28 games and averaging 18.0ppg, 7.6rpg, 2.1apg, 1.5spg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 49.7%, 3PT: 40.3%, FT: 79.3%. Last season, he moved to Germany to TBB Trier playing 34 games averaging 13.2ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.3apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 56.9%, 3PT: 35.6%, FT: 74.8%. Currently he is averaging 15,4ppg, 3,2rpg and 2,1apg. Chris Spoke to eurobasket before the game against BG Goettingen February 7th.

How tough have the last weeks been? A tough two point loss in Frankfurt and a buzzer beater loss at home against Bremerhaven. When is TBB Trier going to get lucky again?

These weeks have been very tough.I think we have been playing good basketball as of late. Just not quite good enough to pull in those wins.When will luck be on our side? I'm hoping Sunday. Let's see if it comes back then.

How tough was that buzzer beater loss against Bremerhaven? TBB Trier was dominating the game Did you think that the Andrew Drevo shot was going to go in as you saw the release?

It was disappointing. And I agree I thought we played well enough to win the game but things don't always go the way you hope. I didn't think it would fall. but you have to give him credit he made a big shot.

What did coach Yves Defragne tell the club after the game? Is there any special type of motivating that the team needs now?

Does the team need special motivation? No I don't think so.We know how good we can be and we have shown this against really good teams. The fact that we are so close to getting over the hump should be motivation enough.

You had a very solid game with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Have you found your rhythm again?

Ehhhhh no comment let's see Sunday.

The next game is against BG Goettingen. What is your memory of the 94-87 victory at home besides your 30 points? TBB Trier seemed to come to terms with the pressure defense of BG Goettingen?

I remember their defense. They are one of the more aggressive defensive units in the league... We will have to be sharp offensively.

BG Goettingen is my dark horse team to win it all. They have improved a lot since their loss at Trier. What makes this team so strong besides their style of play?

Well defense wins championships and I think they are one of the better defensive teams in the league. If they are your dark horse team to win it all. I would say their ability to defend would be a huge reason for that being possible.

TBB Trier is not a strong rebounding team, but did a great job on the boards. Will that be one of the keys to winning?

No doubt. We will have to match their defensive intensity with our own. Controlling the glass will be real important for us to win.

Dwayne Anderson is one of the hottest players in the league. Could he be your defensive assignment? How do you stop a Dwayne Anderson?

Yes he could be my assignment. And how would I stop him? We will have to see Sunday. If I did have a specific idea I definitely wouldn't announce it before the game.

There must be a lot of snow of Trier. If you could escape to a warm place for aday where would you go?

Australia.

What is your Superbowl pick?

New Orleans.

What was the last DVD that you saw?

Vampire In Brooklyn.
Thanks Chris for the chat!

Jason Bonne (BG Goettingen) Pregame Thoughts To TBB Trier Game February 7th - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
Jason Boone

(198-F/C-85, agency: Weller Sports - Entertainment, college: New York U.) is a 24 year old 198cm power forward/center from Sugar Loaf, New York. He is playing his third season with MEG Goettingen. He played at New York University (NCAA 3) from 2003-2007. In his senior year, he played 28 games averaging 14.1ppg, 9.6rpg, 2.4bpg, 2.9apg, FG: 63.0%, FT: 64.3%. Two seasons ago, he had a short stay with Bernau (Regionalliga) before making the jump up three leagues to MEG Goettingen. Last season, he averaged 4.4ppg, 4.0rpg, FG: 53.7%. This season, he is avergaing 21 minutes per game and is averaging 11,0ppg, 5,6rpg and 1,1bs. He took some time to talk to eurobasket about the upcoming game against TBB Trier on February 7th.

How was the short trip to Krasyne Krylia? How much more snow was there than in Gettingen and how cold was it?

It's a pretty draining travel schedule, we had to wait two extra hours on the plane for them to clear some ice off the runway, but the hotel was nice. There was a little bit more snow than Germany and noticeably colder. The air was pretty dry too.

How much basketball interest was there in Krylia? How was the atmosphere there in the arena and in the town?

The gym wasn't that big but it was pretty full, they had a drummer and a flag waver but I still think they'll be in for a surprise when they see how the Gottingen fans rock that Lokhalle.

After the good start in the next Eurochallenge round, does the team possibily get small small ideas of being able to win it all?

We haven't looked that far ahead, this loss in Russia definitely humbled us a bit but we still feel confident that if we play our style, we are going to continue to be successful. We'll open this conversation back up when we make the Final 8.

The next game is against TBB Trier? What are your memories of the 94-86 loss in Trier?

I remember Schuler hitting an under-handed scoop shot from the foul line at the end of the shot clock. It just seemed like one of those days where our defense wasn't strong from the start, and they were playing with that 'whatever shot we take is going to go in' confidence.

Why did BG Goettingen allow 94 points in Trier? Was the pressure defense not working as well or was it on account of other factors?

I don't think it was anything more than us not stopping their runs. We definitely got the game up and down, but we couldn't piece together more than one or two stops in the a row. We're a team that can put up a lot of points very quickly, but if we aren't playing our defense we can also give up a lot of points quickly. It was just one of those days.

In that game Chris Copeland scored 30 points. Why did BG Goettingen have so much difficulty stopping him?

He's a great player and a good guy as well, I had a chance to talk to him at All-Star Weekend. But I think he did a good job of finding the open spot on the floor and depending who closed out on him (a big man or a guard) he either drove to the hoop or shot it over them.

What is it like playing against the elder statesman George Evans? Why is he so tough for his age of 38?

Evans is the definition of a grown-up Man Child. I don't know if there is a stronger player in the league, especially if you take into account the experience. He doesn't try to do anything he can't do and I think that's why he's really effective out there, even at the age of 38.

What will be the key to winning? What will be important besides controlling the boards and keeping the pressure up?

I think it's going to be playing Team Basketball. Sometimes we get away from that but we've been most successful when we are able to get others involved and really wear our opponents down with our depth.

The snow has been driving many crazy. If you could go to a very warm place for one day where would you go?

Well I'm looking forward to our trip to Cyprus but I'll tell you, if I could be somewhere warm right now, it's be my parents living room. That's about the warmest place I can think of.

What is your Superbowl pick score and MVP?

If Freeny doesn't play then I'm liking the Saints, a high scoring game somewhere in the 38-31 ball park and I'm going to say Drew Brees will take home the MVP honors.

What was the last movie that you saw?

I watched Rocky IV to get me in the 'beat up on some Russians' mode but I skipped the part when he killed Apollo Creed.
Thanks Jason for the chat.

Stats Leaders - 2.Bundesliga

Points Per Game

Tyler KEPKAY
  ETB Wohnbau
  (183-G-87)
  Avg: 23.2

1. Kepkay, ETB W.	23.2
2. Holloway, Hannover	21.8
3. Hodges, Heidelberg	20.3
4. Roessler, Karlsruhe	19.4
5. Burleson, Heidelberg	18.4
6. Dorris, Cuxhaven	18.4
7. Jeka, Cuxhaven	18.4
8. Komarek, Heide.	18.3
9. Baxley, Braves	17.4
10. Wachalski, Osn.	17.4

Rebounds Per Game

Alonzo HIRD
  Langen
  (206-F-83)
  Avg: 11.3

1. Hird, Langen	11.3
2. Smallwood, Braves	9.7
3. Baker, Osnabrueck	9.0
4. Black, Karlsruhe	8.6
5. Rastatter, Chemn.	8.4
6. Maras, B.Muenchen	8.3
7. Richardson, Karls.	8.2
8. Bynum, Crailsheim	8.0
9. Ferguson, Noerdlin.	7.9
10. Jackson-W., Je.	7.8

Assists Per Game

Whit HOLCOMB-FAYE
  Braves
  (185-G-84)
  Avg: 7.6

1. Holcomb-Faye, Bra.	7.6
2. Jeka, Cuxhaven	5.5
3. Bynum, Crailsheim	5.4
4. Watson, Noerdlin.	5.3
5. Kepkay, ETB W.	5.1
6. Holloway, Hannover	4.9
7. Burleson, Heidelberg	4.8
8. Hodges, Heidelberg	4.3
9. Freymond, Kirch.	4.0
10. Sharda, Freibu.	4.0

Steals Per Game

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

1. Brooks, Kirchheim	2.6
2. Holloway, Hannover	2.5
3. Dorris, Cuxhaven	2.2
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. Watson, Noerdl.	1.8

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	1.2
6. Fuller, Cuxhaven	1.2
7. Tarver, Braves	1.0
8. Seward, Bayreuth	1.0
9. Shabazz, Jena	1.0
10. Buse, Osnabrue.	1.0

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Stats Leaders - A1

Points Per Game

Zoran ERCEG
  Panionios
  (210-C/F-85)
  Avg: 17.8

1. Erceg, Panionios	17.8
2. Abrams, Trikalla	17.3
3. Arnold, Perister.	16.9
4. Kleiza, Olympiakos	16.6
5. Childress, Olympiakos	16.5
6. Harris, VAP K.	16.4
7. Green, AEK	15.8
8. Carter, Ilysiakos	15.1
9. Kaimakoglou, Marou.	14.7
10. Gregory, PA.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Christophe MASSIE
  Olimpia L.
  (206-F-77)
  Avg: 10.3

1. Massie, Olimpia L.	10.3
2. Carter, Ilysiakos	8.1
3. Bryant, Panionios	8.1
4. Francis, AEK	7.4
5. Arnold, Perister.	7.2
6. Erceg, Panionios	6.6
7. Papadopoulos, PAOK	6.5
8. Dozier, VAP K.	6.5
9. Vougioukas, Panellin.	6.2
10. Homan, Marousi	6.1

Assists Per Game

Milos TEODOSIC
  Olympiakos
  (195-G-87)
  Avg: 5.1

1. Teodosic, Olympiakos	5.1
2. Dickel, Trikalla	4.8
3. Karidas, Ilysiakos	4.5
4. Diamantidis, Panath.	4.4
5. Papaloukas, Olymp.	3.9
6. Lukas, Marousi BC	3.9
7. Collins, Kavala/P.	3.8
8. Green, AEK	3.8
9. Vasiljevic, VAP K.	3.7
10. Spanoulis, Pana.	3.5

Steals Per Game

Mark DICKEL
  Trikalla
  (187-G-76)
  Avg: 2

1. Dickel, Trikalla	2.0
2. Diamantidis, Panath.	2.0
3. Nikolaidis, AEK	1.9
4. Collins, Kavala/P.	1.8
5. Katsares, Trikalla	1.8
6. Hammonds, Perister.	1.7
7. Lukas, Marousi BC	1.7
8. Karidas, Ilysiakos	1.7
9. Petway, Ilysiakos	1.7
10. Green, Olimpia.	1.6

Blocks Per Game

Brent PETWAY
  Ilysiakos
  (203-F-85)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Petway, Ilysiakos	2.2
2. Vougioukas, Panellin.	1.8
3. Harissis, VAP K.	1.2
4. Homan, Marousi BC	1.2
5. Benton, Ilysiakos	1.1
6. Mavroidis, Marou.	1.1
7. Fotsis, Panathinaikos	1.0
8. Dozier, VAP K.	0.8
9. Carter, Ilysiakos	0.8
10. Arnold, Perist.	0.8

Stats Leaders - A2

Points Per Game

Nikos LIAKOPOULOS
  Perama
  (201-F-76)
  Avg: 20

1. Liakopoulos, Per.	20.0
2. Michalos, Near E.	19.1
3. Gagaloudis, Olimpi.	18.9
4. Totsios, Ikaroi S.	18.8
5. Kakiouzis, Pagrati	18.6
6. Kiriakopoulo., KAOD	16.7
7. Tsoutsos, Dafni	16.6
8. Anagnostopou., Xan.	15.8
9. Koutroulias, Near E.	15.3
10. Kaklamanos, Pag.	15.1

Rebounds Per Game

Damir LATOVIC
  AGOR
  (204-C-80)
  Avg: 11.4

1. Latovic, AGOR	11.4
2. Amato, Perama	11.4
3. Kakiouzis, Pagrati	9.6
4. Koutroulias, Near E.	7.0
5. Cartelo, KAOD	6.9
6. Dimitriadis, Ermis L.	6.8
7. Zondervan, Egaleo	6.5
8. Anagnostopou., Xan.	6.4
9. Giovanivic, Arkadikos	6.1
10. Zupic, KA.	6.0

Assists Per Game

Nikos LIAKOPOULOS
  Perama
  (201-F-76)
  Avg: 6.7

1. Liakopoulos, Per.	6.7
2. Gagaloudis, Olimpi.	5.5
3. Zoupas, Amyntas	4.9
4. Vassilopoulo., Dafni	4.6
5. Kiriakopoulo., KAOD	4.3
6. Kaklamanos, Pagra.	3.9
7. Michalos, Near E.	3.8
8. Sourlis, Arkadikos	3.5
9. Koumoulos, AGOR	3.5
10. Teodosic, Egal.	3.4

Steals Per Game

Savvas DORKOFIKIS
  Amyntas
  (201-F-82)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Dorkofikis, Amynt.	1.6
2. Gagaloudis, Olimpi.	1.6
3. Karapostolou, Iraklis	1.6
4. Sourlis, Arkadikos	1.5
5. Petrovic-S., Iraklis	1.5
6. Castle, Iraklis	1.3
7. Totsios, Ikaroi S.	1.3
8. Michalos, Near E.	1.3
9. Dimitriadis, Ermis L.	1.3
10. Zoupas, Amynt.	1.3

Blocks Per Game

Vassilis VAGENAS
  OFI
  (202-F-80)
  Avg: 1.1

1. Vagenas, OFI	1.1
2. Amato, Perama	1.0
3. Anagnostopou., Xan.	0.8
4. Koutroulias, Near E.	0.8
5. Giovanivic, Arkadikos	0.7
6. Harismidis, Pagrati	0.7
7. Souflias, OFI	0.7
8. Tsopis, Egaleo	0.6
9. Zupic, KAOD	0.6
10. Cartelo, KA.	0.6

Standings - A2

A2 Standings

1. Iraklis	13-3
2. Ikaros Esperos	13-3
3. Pagrati	11-5
4. KAOD	10-6
5. Olimpiada P.	10-6
6. Arkadikos	10-6
7. AGOR	8-8
8. Xanthi	7-9
9. Dafni	7-9
10. Amyntas	7-9
11. Near East	7-9
12. Perama	6-10
13. Ikaroi Serron	6-10
14. Ermis Lagk.	5-11
15. OFI	5-11
16. Egaleo	3-13

Standings - A1

A1 Standings

1. Panathinaikos	13-1
2. Olympiakos	13-1
3. Marousi BC	12-2
4. Panellinios	9-5
5. VAP Kolossos	8-7
6. Aris	7-8
7. PAOK	7-8
8. Panionios	7-8
9. Peristeri GS	6-8
10. AEK	5-10
11. Kavala/Panor.	4-10
12. Olimpia L.	4-11
13. Trikalla	4-11
14. Ilysiakos	3-12

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HUNGARY

Standings - A Division

A Division Standings

1. ZTE KK	17-0
2. Szolnok	13-4
3. Atomeromu	11-6
4. Kecskemeti	10-7
5. Kormend	9-6
6. Albacomp	9-7
7. Soproni	9-8
8. Kaposvari	8-8
9. Falco	8-9
10. Dombovar	7-9
11. Marso-Vagep	7-10
12. PVSK Pannon	6-11
13. Salgotarjani	1-15
14. Debreceni	1-16

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	22.9
3. Horvath, Falco	21.3
4. Huckaby, Salgotar.	21.3
5. Farmer, Debreceni	21.0
6. Brooks, Soproni	20.5
7. Rice, Szolnok	20.3
8. Watson, ZTE K.	19.9
9. Sitku, Marso-Vagep	18.2
10. Scott, Korme.	18.1

Rebounds Per Game

Ousmanne BARRO
  Szolnok
  (208-F-84)
  Avg: 11.2

1. Barro, Szolnok	11.2
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.	7.6
8. David Vay, PVSK P.	7.3
9. Banks, Albacomp	7.1
10. Rice, Szoln.	6.9

Assists Per Game

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

1. Kalman, Falco	7.6
2. Kelley, Szolnok	6.2
3. Simon, Albacomp	6.1
4. Savic, Debreceni	5.9
5. Hinnant, ZTE K.	5.8
6. English, Atomeromu	4.9
7. Thomas, Kormend	4.8
8. Dejon, Kaposvari	4.7
9. LaGrange, Dombovar	4.7
10. Fodor, Szoln.	4.5

Steals Per Game

Gytis SIRUTAVIACIUS
  Salgotarjani
  (195-F-83)
  Avg: 3.9

1. Sirutaviaciu., Salgot.	3.9
2. Dejon, Kaposvari	2.9
3. Savic, Debreceni	2.7
4. Toya, Albacomp	2.7
5. Watson, ZTE K.	2.6
6. Lee, Albacomp	2.6
7. English, Atomeromu	2.6
8. Simon, Albacomp	2.5
9. Wittmann, Kecsk.	2.5
10. Kelley, Szoln.	2.4

Blocks Per Game

DuJuan WILEY
  Marso-Vagep
  (206-C-75)
  Avg: 1.9

1. Wiley, Marso-Vagep	1.9
2. Hendlein, Kaposvari	1.6
3. Clark, Atomeromu	1.5
4. Barro, Szolnok	1.4
5. Sitku, Marso-Vagep	1.1
6. Walker, Dombovar	1.1
7. Nuhanovic, Debre.	1.1
8. David Vay, PVSK P.	1.1
9. Horvath, Falco	1.0
10. Davis, Salgotarja.	0.9

Round 16 - by Tamas Deri
Because of the weather last saturday the teams agreed to cancel the game and played on wednesday night. Coach Deri was the first time on the bench of SKSE and had a hard debut playing in Kormend without three top players of his team: Barlow, Vavra and Bajramovic could not play because of different reasons. The best 6th man of the league, Roy Booker scored 19 points in only 21 minutes on the court. Rudolf Trummer shined again on the court and made 5 of his 10 three pointers. Mikalai Aliakseyeu had almost a double-double with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Lithuanian wingman, Gytis Sirutaviacius scored 13 points, Robert Gaal and Karoly Kiss helped their team with 12-12 points.

MJUS-Fortress Kormend - Salgotarjani KSE 107-73
(28-7, 28-17, 23-26, 28-23)
Kormend, Att.: 2000, Referees: Palla Z., Torok R., Makovsky Sz. (Villanyi dr.)
Kormend: Thomas 6, Fodor G. 5/3, Ferencz 2, Mike Scott (203-F-86, college: Kent St.) 12/6, Mikalai Aliakseyeu 17, Toth G. 12, Roy Booker

(191-G/F-84, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: SE Missouri St.) 19/3, Kutasi 2, Rudolf Trummer (196-F-78, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) 17/15, Hegedus 9/3, Kocsis 3/3, Fodor R. 3/3, Coach: Sabali Balazs
SKSE: Sebok 10/6, Gytis Sirutaviacius 13/3, Robert Gaal (188-G-89) 12/6, Gorszkij 8/6, Hartvich 1, Karoly Kiss (197-F-80) 12/12 , Baliko 7/6, Szabo Z, Coach: Deri Csaba

Last night the team of NYKK had a sensational victory in Paks and keeps the chances to reach the playoffs! American guard, Jara Doyne was unstopable again and close to a tripple-double with 35 points, 10 rebounds and 8 fouls against. Donte Gennie helped the guests with 13 points, 5 fouls against, 4 steals, 2 assists and 2 rebounds. Akos Horvath scored 17 points in the losing effort, Ivory Clark collected 27 IBM including 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 steals and 6 fouls against.

Atomeromu SE - Marso-Vagep NYKK 70-76
(18-7, 19-26, 17-29, 16-14)
Paks, Att.. 600, Referees: Foldhazi T., Kapitany G., Marton L. (Pazsitka)
ASE: Meszaros 7/3, Akos Horvath 17/3, Kiss Zs. 2, Kortelyesi 10/6, Dill 6, Ivory Clark

(198-F-85, agency: TOGA Hoops) 13/3, Gulyas 6, LaGrange 7, Medve 2, Panta, Coach: Branislav Dzunic
NYKK: Donte Gennie (185-G-83, college: Georgia Southern) 13/3, Siska -, Jara Doyne (193-G/F-84, college: Mississippi) 35/12, Kenneth Henderson (201-F-82, college: Texas Arlington) 7, Erno Sitku

(208-C-72, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) 8, Szarvas 3/3, DuJuan Wiley (206-C-75, college: Michigan St.) 10/9, Coach: Ferenczi Tamas

The team of DEKE - with only two foreigners - was close to a surprise again. It was a hard game for coach Ivkovic's team last night, who missed american wingman Anthony Dale in the second half because of an injury. Ronnie Ross had a great game with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Kestutis Marciulionis scored 14 points, Krisztian Wittmann helped his team with 13 points. Salih Nuhanovic was the best scorer of DEKE with 13 points. Daniel Takacs had almost a double-double with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Gabor Boros scored 11 points missing only 2 of his 6 shoots.

Debreceni Egyetem KE - Kecskemeti KSE 76-83
(13-25, 19-21, 17-16, 27-21)
Debrecen, Att.: 400, Referees: Gyorffy P. A., Franyo P., Gal J.
DEKE: Savic 11, Kaluha 7/3, Cziczas 13/6, Daniel Takacs (198-F-86) 12, Salih Nuhanovic (210-C-82) 13, Gabor Boros (198-G/F-82, college: USC Upstate) 11/9, Erdei , Boldizsar 7, Fulop 2, Coach: Fodor Peter
Kecskemet: Ronnie Ross (187-G-79, college: Utah St.) 21/3, Krisztian Wittmann (185-G-85, agency: FCM) 13/3, Anthony Dale (197-G/F-84, college: S.Illinois) 10/3, Ian Johnson (205-F-84, college: Davidson) 12, Bencze 4, Toth N. 3, Kestutis Marciulionis

(188-G-76, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services, college: Delaware) 14/6, Denes 6, Coach:
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Market news - by Tamas Deri
The management of SKSE decided to break the contract with head coach Karoly Walke and replace him with Csaba Deri . The new coach just moved to the city yesterday and had his first game tongiht with his new team in Kormend.

Jerome LaGrange

(192-G-78, college: Livingstone) agreed to part ways with Dombovar and signed with ASE for the rest of the season. The american point guard played 15 games for Dombovar and averaged 17.3 points, 4.7 assists and 2.3 steals in 36.4 minutes on the court. With his arrival Chad Timberlake (193-G-84, college: Fairleigh Dickinson) got free again, but he did not have to wait too long for a new job - he moved already to Debrecen, where he is close to sign with DEKE for the rest of the season.

Hungarian guard, Gabor Boros (198-G/F-82, college: USC Upstate) moved back to his hometown too and signed with DEKE for the rest of the season. The 198 cm tall wingman graduated on the University of USC Upstate last summer and averaged 5.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game as a senior. In November he agreed with PVSK and played 4 games for them, but the new head coach Ivica Mavrenski decided to let him go.

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IBL

International Basketball League to hold Seattle tryouts February 27th and 28th - by Trask Frost
International Basketball League to hold Seattle tryouts February 27th and 28th; 8 IBL teams to be present
Contact: Kyle Keyes, i-Ball Founder, 206-715-5209 and IBL Media Director Eric Bailey

Seattle, WashingtonThe International Basketball League announces a partnership with Kyle Keyes and I-Ball to hold the 2010 IBL Showcase Camp, as featured in Slam Magazine, February 27th and 28th. The tryout will take place in Redmond, Washington, just outside of Seattle, and eight IBL teams will be presentThe Yamhill HighFlyers, Oregon Waves, Vancouver BC Titans, Battle Creek Knights, Central Oregon Hotshots, Bellingham Slam, Tacoma Tide, and Vancouver (USA) Volcanoes.

About the IBL: The International Basketball League is a sixth year league with teams from America, Canada, China, and Japan. The leagues season goes from late April through the first week in July. In 2007, 102 players who played in the IBL went on to land jobs playing professionally overseas. This 2007 season established the IBL as the league to play in to get or maintain an overseas job. Twenty-one former NBA players have played in the IBL including Tim Hardaway, Dennis Rodman, and Shawn Kemp. See IBLs official website www.iblhoopsonline.com for more info and video on the league.

Who: This free agent showcase/tryout is for any player seeking to play in the IBL during the 2010 season.

What: Eight teams are expected to be present at this tryout, organized by the IBL and I-Ball. IBL League Commissioner Mikal Duilio will be present as well.

When and Where: February 27th and 28th at Redmonds Eastside Basketball Club.

Why participate in this tryout: The IBL guarantees that a minimum of 6 players from this tryout will be offered spots on IBL teams. Hundreds of IBL players have signed to play professionally overseas. Players will compete in 3 basketball games and are put through a series of professional skill workouts. After the tryout, free game film will be available online at i-ballive.com. The camp will be scouted by IBL teams and coaches as well as pro agents.

Cost and how to register: The cost to participate for those that pre-register at i-balllive.com is $165. Players can also register at the door for $200.
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ICELAND

Iceland Express games. - by Siggi Hjorleifsson
Last round in Iceland Express league had some upset and some big wn between top teams.
Grindavik did not need a good game to win top team KR 84-67. Grindavik playing without Brenton Birmingham ( injured) but KR had Pavel Ermolinskij playing his first game and also had Finnur Magnusson back from injury. Thorleifur Olafsson top scorer for Grindavik19 pts and Brnyjar Bjornsson for KR 16 pts
Snaefell did win Keflavik big 106-86 where Hlynur Baeringsson

(200-F-82) scored 30 ts & took 17 rebs. Hordur Vilhjalmsson top scorer for Keflavik 21 pts.
Breidablik pick up a good win when they beat IR 86-100. Good start for new Breidablik coaches Saevaldur & Gudni. Mike Jefferson 26 for IR Jeremy Caldwell 25 for Breidablik.
Tindastoll can say thanks to Cedric Isom for their win against Hamar 88-84. Isom 41 points. Marvin Valdimarsson 35 for Hamar.
FSU gave Stjarnan hard time until fourth quarter but lost 83-95 Aleksas Zimnickas 29 for FSU. Jovan Jovan Zdravevski 33 for Stjarnan.
Njardvik is having a bad time now. Loosing many games and last one to beat them at home was Folnir who was playing without their best player Aegir Steinarsson (injured)
Fjolnir won 70-77. Magnus Gunnarsson 17 for Njardvik. Magni Hafsteinsson 20 for Fjolnir

Three teams add new players on the rosters. - by Siggi Hjorleifsson

Three teams in celand Express league added new players on their roster on the deadline day.
Keflavik sign big men Urule Igbavboa
Snaefell sign Martins Berkis (199-F-85, agency: Warren Sports International).
Stjarnan added on their roster Dorde Pantelic

(204-F-84).

Urule Igbavboa (206-C-87, college: Valparaiso) and Martins Berkis (199-F-85, agency: Warren Sports International) will meet in Cup final four game on sunday.
Dorde Pantelic

(204-F-84) already played for Stjarnan.
From 5th of february team can not sign new local players or Bosman players
Still teams can sign USA players till end of season.

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JAPAN

JBL Round: 27 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Hitachi S. - Tochigi Brex 75-60
Six players scored in double digits as Hitachi cruised past Tochigi Brex 75:60. Joji Takeuchi (206-C-85) collected 14 points and 21 rebounds to lead all the winners. Tabuse Yuta responded with 14 points in the losing effort.

Panasonic - Mitsubishi 93-95 OT
Mitsubishi needed overtime to beat Panasonic 95:93. Ron Hale (203-F-77, college: Florida St.) was unstoppable with 28 points and 22 rebounds, while Utsumi Shingo notched 21. Kinoshita Hiroyuki responded with 32 points in the losing effort.

Aishin - Hokkaido 84-65
Aishin rolled over Hokkaido 84:65 as they were too good in the first half. The most troubles the guests got in the second period as the were thrashed 8-23. Josh Gross (201-F/C-83, college: NC-Greensboro) and Selvy Daryan paced all the winners wit 17 points each, while Kashiwagi Shinsuke netted 16. Sakurai Ryota finished the night with 16 points in defeat.

Toyota - Toshiba 89-70
Toyota won all the quarters against Toshiba to open Regular Season Round 27 with 89:70 home win. Clif Brown

(200-F-84, agency: ZAG Advocates, college: Niagara) top-scored for the winners with 32 points, while Arao Gaku netted 11. Violette Cory and Newton Tyler posted 12 points each in the losing case.

Stats Leaders - JBL Superleague

Points Per Game

Takuya KAWAMURA
  Tochigi Brex
  (191-G-86)
  Avg: 19.8

1. Kawamura, Tochigi .	19.8
2. Hale, Mitsubishi	17.0
3. Kinoshita, Panasonic	16.7
4. Brown, Toyota	16.6
5. O''Bannon, Toyota	16.2
6. Sakuragi, Aishin	16.0
7. Takeuchi, Aishin	15.7
8. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	15.3
9. Honeycutt, Panas.	14.7
10. Okosa, Tochigi Br.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Kosuke TAKEUCHI
  Aishin
  (205-C/F-85)
  Avg: 10.5

1. Takeuchi, Aishin	10.5
2. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	10.2
3. Violette, Toshiba	9.5
4. Maraker, Hokkaido	9.0
5. Dawson, Mitsubishi	9.0
6. Hale, Mitsubishi	8.7
7. Aono, Panasonic	8.6
8. Sakuragi, Aishin	7.9
9. Okosa, Tochigi Brex	7.9
10. Merritt, Tochigi Br.	7.8

Assists Per Game

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

1. Kashiwagi, Aishin	4.1
2. Kinoshita, Panasonic	3.6
3. Sakurai, Hokkaido	3.5
4. Sakuragi, Aishin	3.4
5. Sato, Hitachi S.	3.2
6. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	3.0
7. Tabuse, Tochigi .	3.0
8. Igarashi, Toyota	2.9
9. Nakagawa, Mitsubishi	2.8
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	2.0
3. Dawson, Mitsubishi	1.8
4. Kinoshita, Panasonic	1.5
5. Igarashi, Toyota	1.4
6. Tabuse, Tochigi .	1.3
7. Tanaka, Tochigi .	1.3
8. Selvy, Aishin	1.3
9. Kikuchi, Toshiba	1.3
10. Honeycutt, Pan.	1.3

Blocks Per Game

Kosuke TAKEUCHI
  Aishin
  (205-C/F-85)
  Avg: 1.8

1. Takeuchi, Aishin	1.8
2. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	1.5
3. Dawson, Mitsubishi	1.1
4. Maraker, Hokkaido	1.1
5. Gross, Aishin	0.9
6. Honeycutt, Panas.	0.8
7. Arao, Toyota	0.8
8. Merritt, Tochigi Brex	0.7
9. Aono, Panasonic	0.7
10. Custis, Panason.	0.6

Standings - JBL

JBL Standings

1. Aishin	23-4
2. Hitachi S.	16-11
3. Tochigi Brex	16-11
4. Toyota	15-12
5. Panasonic	14-13
6. Toshiba	14-13
7. Hokkaido	8-19
8. Mitsubishi	3-24

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JORDAN

Zain club to passby a tough time after Barrak's resignition! - by Omar Shafaamri
(Amman, Jo-Basket.com) Zain's basketball club future will face a tough time, The main supporter of the basketball team and The chief executive officer of Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Co., or Zain, has resigned, raising questions about the future of the third-largest Arab telecommunications company by market value.

'Saad Al Barrak has handed in his resignation to the chairman of the board and the chairman will present the resignation to board members to look into the matter,' Zain said in a statement to Kuwait's bourse Web site, confirming a report by Dubai-based Al Arabiya television earlier Wednesday. The company didn't give a reason for his resignation. Mr. Barrak, who took the helm at the third-largest Arab telecommunications operator by market value in 2002, couldn't be reached for comment.

The resignation of Mr. Barrak, who is also Zain's deputy chairman, raises questions over the direction of the company's future strategy, particularly since a major shareholder is pushing to sell a controlling stake in the company to foreign investors.

'His resignation will have a temporary negative impact on the company because he turned Zain into a global player and he has clearly left his mark on the company,' said Naser Al Nafisi, general manager of Kuwait's Al Joman Center For Economic Consultancy.

Mr. Barrak led the company's aggressive acquisition spree, pushing for the purchase of Netherlands-based Celtel for $3.4 billion in 2005 to enter sub-Saharan Africa, as part of plans to turn Zain into a top-10 global mobile operator by 2011.

He negotiated for hefty licenses in countries such as Saudi Arabia, where Zain paid $6.1 billion to operate the third mobile company in the world's biggest oil exporter. Mr. Barrak will retain his position as chief executive officer of Zain Saudi Arabia, in which Zain holds a 25% stake, the Saudi company's chairman told Al Arabiya Wednesday.

Zain, which started as a telecom company in Kuwait in 1983, currently operates in 23 countries, serving more than 70 million customers.

Kuwait's Kharafi Group, which is leading a consortium to sell a 46% stake in the operator, said in January the sale may take more time to finalize due to the region's current economic and financial circumstances.

Badr Al Kharafi, vice-chairman of Kharafi Group, said in September a group of Indian and Malaysian investors plan to buy a 46% stake in Zain for about $13.7 billion and the deal would take about four months to conclude.

Mr. Kharafi said at the time the club of buyers included India's state-run telecom companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., or BSNL, and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd., or MTNL, and Malaysian billionaire Syed Mokhtar Al Bukhary. But Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. haven't confirmed their participation in the deal, further casting doubt about its viability.

The stake-sale talks put a hold on Zain's negotiations to sell its Africa assets, excluding Sudan and Morocco, and a strategic review the company was undertaking with consultants.

'I see the resignation as a result of the different agendas between the shareholders and the management. He wanted to continue to build and grow the company,' said Simon Simonian, a telecom analyst at Shuaa Capital. 'I think the major shareholder wanted to cash in and decided to sell Africa, but didn't get a good price. And then the major shareholder decided on his own to pursue the sale of a stake in the company,' Mr. Simonian added.

Zain posted a worse-than-expected 53% drop in third-quarter net profit due to currency fluctuations and higher financing costs.

In Kuwait, Zain competes with National Mobile Telecommunications Co., or Wataniya Telecom, which is majority owned by state-controlled Qatar Telecom, and Kuwait Telecom Co., or Viva, in which Saudi Telecom Co has a stake.
* By DANIA SAADI , WSJ

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LATVIA

LBL Round: 11 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
VEF Riga - Zemgale 77-73
Sandis Valters

(193-G/F-78, agency: Arik Krayn Services) fired 21 points to lead VEF Riga past Zemgale. Ivan Nelyubov added 14 points, while Alex Renfroe (190-G-86, college: Belmont) had 13 points, 9 boards, 7 assists and 5 steals in the victory. Zemgale suffered the 13th loss despite 20 points and 6 boards from Salvis Metra.

Zemgale - Liepaja 73-85
Liepaja upset Zemgale on the road for the 11th win. Aleh Kojenets (208-C-77, college: NC-Wilmington) scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for the visitors. Jevgenijs Kosuskins netted 20 points in the winning case. Maris Gulbis replied with 17 points for Zemgale.

VEF Riga - Valmiera 80-74
Alex Renfroe tallied 13 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists to lead VEF Riga past Valmiera. Sandis Valters is getting back to his usual form as he top-scored with 18 points for the winners. Kaspars Cipruss responded with 16 points and 10 rebounds for Valmiera.

Barons - Liepaja 80-81
Liepaja stole a narrow win against Barons in Riga. Juris Patmalnieks (201-F-85) scored 21 points and collected 8 rebounds to lead the visitors. Klavs Ansons and Laimis Kisielius added 14 points each in the win. Oritseweyinmi Efejuku responded with 25 points and 8 assists for Barons.

LBL Standing

LBL Standings

1. Barons	14-4
2. Liepaja	11-6
3. Valmiera	10-6
4. VEF Riga	6-0
5. Zemgale	5-13
6. Ventspils	4-3
7. Keizarmezs	0-18

Stats Leaders

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LIGA AMERICAS

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Leandro GARCIA MORALES
  Halc.Xalapa
  (186-G-80)
  Avg: 26.5

1. Garcia Moral., Halc.X.	26.5
2. Walker, Halc.Cor.	25.0
3. Garcia, Un.	21.3
4. Gonzalez, Quimsa	21.0
5. Braggs, Malvin	19.0
6. Mendez-V., Halc.Xal.	19.0
7. Martinez, Malvin	18.7
8. Lamonte, Penarol	18.0
9. Spillers, Obras	18.0
10. Mazzaro, Quim.	17.5

Rebounds Per Game

Mark BORTZ
  Halc.Cordoba
  (208-F/C-82)
  Avg: 11.3

1. Bortz, Halc.Cordoba	11.3
2. Martinez, Halc.Xalapa	10.5
3. Spillers, Obras	9.0
4. Ortiz, Navieros	8.0
5. dos Santos, Ciser/.	7.7
6. Braggs, Malvin	7.7
7. Leiva, Penarol	7.5
8. Mata, Penarol	7.5
9. Oglivie, Navieros	7.3
10. Ramalho, Cise.	7.0

Assists Per Game

Pablo Sebastian RODRIGUEZ
  Penarol
  (188-G-78)
  Avg: 6.5

1. Rodriguez, Penarol	6.5
2. Osimani, Halc.Cordoba	6.0
3. Treise, Quimsa	6.0
4. Garcia, Un.	4.3
5. Martinez, Malvin	4.3
6. Espil, Obras	4.0
7. Cortes, Obras	3.7
8. dos Santos, Unive.	3.7
9. Brugger, Ciser/.	3.7
10. Garcia Moral., Halc.	3.5

Steals Per Game

Alexandre GARCIA
  Universo/BRB
  (191-G-80)
  Avg: 4

1. Garcia, Un.	4.0
2. dos Santos, Unive.	3.7
3. Garcia Moral., Halc.X.	3.0
4. Labaque, Obras	3.0
5. Brugger, Ciser/.	2.7
6. Muruaga, Quimsa	2.0
7. Martinez, Malvin	2.0
8. Spillers, Obras	1.7
9. Salazar, Navieros	1.7
10. Bortz, Halc.Cordo.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Jose Estevam FERREIRA
  Universo/BRB
  (211-C-78)
  Avg: 1.7

1. Ferreira, Unive.	1.7
2. Leiva, Penarol	1.5
3. Gomez, Quimsa	1.5
4. Martins, Ciser/.	1.0
5. Treise, Quimsa	1.0
6. Martinez, Halc.Xalapa	1.0
7. Reinick, Penarol	1.0
8. Gonzalez, Halc.Cor.	1.0
9. Labaque, Obras	1.0
10. Green, Obr.	0.7

Liga-Americas Round: 2 (Top 4) - by Eurobasket News
Penarol - Quimsa 87-58
Penarol made another step towards Liga Americas crown. They coasted past Quimsa for the second straight win at the Final Four stage of the tournament. Pablo Sebastian Rodriguez (188-G-78) and Kyle Lamonte (191-G-84, agency: KMG Sports Management, college: William Carey) scored 19 points apiece to lead the charge. Penarol will face the Mexican powerhouse Halcones Xalapa later tonight for the trophy. Penarol simply overwhelmed their opponents in this one. They led from start to finish. Penarol earned a 19:5 lead early in the encounter. Quimsa capped the term with five points in a row to sooth the pain. But Penarol just mounted the pressure as they ensured a 44:25 advantage at the interval. Penarol easily kept their counterparts at bay throughout the third stanza. The scoreboard read 69:39 with ten minutes to go. Quimsa could not recover in the final term and had to surrender at the end. Leonardo Gutierrez finished with 11 points for the winners. Julio Mazzaro (190-G-79) was the only Quimsa player to deliver in double digits as he knocked down 18 points. Jose Muruaga nailed 8 points in the loss.

Espartanos - Halc.Xalapa 78-82
Halcones Xalapa remained in the race for the Liga Americas crown. They defeated Espartanos on the second day of Final Four action to improve at 1-1 record. Halcones will finish the tournament against hosting Penarol who are enjoying 2-0 record. Espartanos in the meantime slipped at 0-2 record. Halcones and Espartanos stayed close in the opening frame. Leandro Garcia Morales (186-G-80, agency: Interperformances, college: Texas A&M) knocked down 9 points in the quarter to help the Mexican team led by one 19:18. Espartanos however raced in front in the second period taking a 44:42 lead at halftime. The third quarter brought no relief for Halcones Xalapa. The Venezuelan team stayed in control as they entered the fourth quarter ahead by 3 points. But Halcones managed to avoid the loss. Jack Michael Martinez and Noe Alonzo triggered an 8:2 run late in regulation to propel the Mexican champions to the victory. Leandro Garcia Morales finished with 25 points, 6 steals, 5 assists and 4 boards for Halcones. Jack Michael Martinez contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Hector Romero (202-F-80, college: New Orleans) responded with 22 points and 12 boards for Espartanos. Rafael Guevara delivered 15 points in defeat.

Standings

Liga Americas Standings

1. Penarol		2-0
2. Quimsa		1-1
3. Halc.Xalapa		1-1
4. Espartanos		0-2

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LITHUANIA

Standings - NKL

NKL Standings

1. Nafta Univ.	19-5
2. Delikatesas	18-6
3. Mazeikiai	18-6
4. Pieno Zv.	17-8
5. Naglis-Adakris	16-8
6. Erelita	16-8
7. Meresta Pak.	15-9
8. Triobet Malsta	14-10
9. Akademija	11-13
10. ABRO-Univ.	10-14
11. VKM-Perlas	9-15
12. Zalgiris-Sab.	7-17
13. Radviliskis	6-17
14. LKKA-Atletas	6-18
15. Silute	6-18
16. Bremena K.	4-20

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MEXICO

Halcones Xalapa stay hopeful in Liga Americas - by Eurobasket News
Halcones Xalapa - Espartanos 82:78

Halcones Xalapa remained in the race for the Liga Americas crown. They defeated Espartanos on the second day of Final Four action to improve at 1-1 record. Halcones will finish the tournament against hosting Penarol who are enjoying 2-0 record. Espartanos in the meantime slipped at 0-2 record.
Halcones and Espartanos stayed close in the opening frame. Leandro Garcia Morales (186-G-80, agency: Interperformances, college: Texas A&M) knocked down 9 points in the quarter to help the Mexican team led by one 19:18. Espartanos however raced in front in the second period taking a 44:42 lead at halftime. The third quarter brought no relief for Halcones Xalapa. The Venezuelan team stayed in control as they entered the fourth quarter ahead by 3 points. But Halcones managed to avoid the loss. Jack Michael Martinez (203-F/C-81, agency: Paris Global Sports) and Noe Alonzo triggered an 8:2 run late in regulation to propel the Mexican champions to the victory.
Leandro Garcia Morales finished with 25 points, 6 steals, 5 assists and 4 boards for Halcones. Jack Michael Martinez contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Hector Romero (202-F-80, college: New Orleans) responded with 22 points and 12 boards for Espartanos. Rafael Guevara (194-F-79) delivered 15 points in defeat.

Halcones: Leandro Garcia Morales 24, Jack Michael Martinez 15, Gerald Brown (193-G-75, college: Pepperdine) 10
Espartanos: Hector Romero 22+12 boards, Rafael Guevara 15

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NBA

Friday's games (10) review - by Eurobasket News
Phoenix Suns - Sacramento K. 114-102
Steve Nash (6'3''-G-74, college: Santa Clara) had 23 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns complete a perfect road trip with a 114-102 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Amare Stoudemire (6'10''-F-82) was the leading scorer in this win with 30 points (9 rebounds). In the loosing squad, Done Greene was good with 31 pts and 7 boards.

Denver N. - LA Lakers 126-113
Chauncey Billups (6'3''-G-76, college: Colorado) scored a career-high 39 points, including nine 3-pointers, and the Nuggets won 126-113 Friday night, ending the Lakers' eight-game home winning streak and improving to 2-0 against them. J.R. Smith (6'6''-G-85) helped with 27 points. In LA Lakers, Kobe Bryant collected 33 points and 9 boards.

Milwaukee B. - New York K. 114-107
Brandon Jennings (6'0''-G-89) showed New York what it could have had, scoring 19 of his 22 points in the second half and leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 114-107 victory. Ersan Ilyasova (6'10''-F-87) was even better than Jennings adding 25 points and 9 boards. In NY Knicks, David Lee shined with double-double of 32 points and 15 rebounds.

Chicago B. - Atlanta H. 81-91
Josh Smith (6'9''-F-85) (14 rebs, 10 as) and Joe Johnson (6'8''-F-81, college: Arkansas) each scored 18 points, and the Hawks recovered in the fourth quarter to beat the Bulls 91-81 on Friday night. Jamal Crawford had 17 and Alfred Horford helped with 15 points in this victory. Visitors got 20 points and 8 rebounds from Luol Deng.

Houston R. - Memphis G. 101-83
Aaron Brooks (6'0''-G-85, agency: Buck Andre, college: Oregon) top-scored with 19 points (8 rebs), Trevor Ariza (6'8''-F-85, college: UCLA) and Carl Landry finished with 17 points apiece, and Luis Scola added 12 points for the Rockets, who have won three of four. Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 17 points and eight rebounds. Zach Randolph finished with 14, and Sam Young had 12. Rudy Gay and O.J. Mayo had 11 each, but were a combined 8 of 23 from the field.

Philadelph.76 - N.Orleans H. 101-94
Thaddeus Young

(6'8''-F-88, college: Georgia Tech) made his first seven shots and finished with 19 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-94 win over the short-handed New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Andre Iguodala (6'6''-G-84, college: Arizona) secured a nice help adding 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Predrag Stojakovic top-scored for the Hornets with 23 pts.

Detroit P. - Indiana P. 83-107
O'Brien benched T.J. Ford (5'10''-G-83, college: Texas) for 18 games, saying veteran Earl Watson (6'1''-G-79, college: UCLA) and rookie A.J. Price gave the team its best chance to win. When O'Brien finally called on Ford, he put up 11 points and five assists in 23 minutes to help the Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 107-83 on Friday night. Danny Granger led the winners in scoring with 25 and Brandon Rush added 16 pts. In Detroit Pistons, Ben Gordon collected 26 pts.

Washington W. - Orlando M. 92-91
Caron Butler (6'7''-F-80, college: Connecticut) made a 19-foot jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining, capping the Washington Wizards' comeback from a 21-point deficit in a 92-91 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Butler finished the game with 31 points and 9 rebounds, while Randy Foye (6'3''-G-83, college: Villanova) followed him with 22 pts, 7 boards and 7 assists. Dwight Howard shined in loss with 20 pts and 18 boards.

New Jersey N. - Boston C. 87-96
Eddie House (6'1''-G-78, agency: Priority Sports, college: Arizona St.) scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter, the New Jersey Nets made just five of 20 shots in the period and the Celtics came from behind Friday for a 96-87 victory against the worst team in the NBA. Ray Allen (6'6''-G-75, college: Connecticut) led the winners with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Brook Lopez replied with 19 pts and 6 boards.

Minnesota T. - Dallas M. 117-108
With Dirk Nowitzki (6'11''-F-78) not starting after he was late for a pregame shootaround, rookie Jonny Flynn (6'0''-G-89, college: Syracuse) scored 19 points and Minnesota snapped a 13-game losing streak against Dallas, beating the Mavericks 117-108. Ryan Hollins and Al Jefferson netted 15 pts each in this victory. In Dallas, Nowitzki had 21 points and 8 boards.

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

LeBron JAMES
  Cleveland C.
  (203-F-84)
  Avg: 29.8

1. James, Clevelan.	29.8
2. Anthony, Denver N.	29.7
3. Durant, Oklah.Ci.	29.7
4. Bryant, LA Lakers	28.0
5. Wade, Miami Heat	26.8
6. Ellis, Golde S.	26.5
7. Nowitzki, Dallas M.	25.0
8. Bosh, Toronto R.	24.2
9. Roy, Portland TB	23.1
10. Arenas, Washin.	22.6

Rebounds Per Game

Dwight HOWARD
  Orlando M.
  (207-F-85)
  Avg: 13.4

1. Howard, Orlando M.	13.4
2. Camby, LA Clippers	12.1
3. Noah, Chicago B.	12.0
4. Love, Minnesota T.	11.7
5. Bosh, Toronto R.	11.5
6. Randolph, Memph.	11.5
7. Lee, New York K.	11.4
8. Wallace, Charlotte B.	10.9
9. Boozer, Utah Jazz	10.8
10. Duncan, San.	10.8

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	9.8
4. Rondo, Boston C.	9.8
5. Kidd, Dallas M.	9.3
6. James, Clevelan.	8.2
7. Davis, LA Clippers	7.9
8. Westbrook, Oklah..	7.4
9. Arenas, Washingt.	7.2
10. Wade, Miami He.	6.4

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. Davis, LA Clippers	1.9
5. Iguodala, Philadel.	1.9
6. Jackson, Charlott.	1.9
7. Ariza, Houston R.	1.8
8. Wade, Miami Heat	1.8
9. Kidd, Dallas M.	1.8
10. Curry, Golde.	1.8

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. Smith, Atlanta H.	2.2
4. Dalembert, Philad.	2.2
5. Bogut, Milwauke.	2.1
6. Haywood, Washingt.	2.1
7. Camby, LA Clippers	2.0
8. Perkins, Boston C.	2.0
9. Lopez, New J.	2.0
10. Duncan, San.	1.8

Standings

NBA Standings

Eastern Conference
Atlantic Div.
1. Boston C.	32-16
2. Toronto R.	27-23
3. New York K.	19-31
4. Philadelph.76	19-31
5. New Jersey N.	4-46
Central Div.
1. Cleveland C.	41-11
2. Chicago B.	24-25
3. Milwaukee B.	23-26
4. Indiana P.	18-33
5. Detroit P.	17-32
Southeast Div.
1. Orlando M.	33-17
2. Atlanta H.	32-17
3. Charlotte B.	24-25
4. Miami Heat	24-27
5. Washington W.	17-32
Western Conference
Northwest Div.
1. Denver N.	34-17
2. Utah Jazz	31-18
3. Portland TB	30-23
4. Oklah.City T.	28-21
5. Minnesota T.	13-38
Pacific Div.
1. LA Lakers	39-14
2. Phoenix Suns	31-21
3. LA Clippers	21-29
4. Sacramento K.	16-33
5. Golde State W.	13-35
Southwest Div.
1. Dallas M.	31-19
2. San Antonio S.	30-20
3. Houston R.	27-23
4. N.Orleans H.	27-24
5. Memphis G.	26-24

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PHILIPPINES

PBA Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Mark CARDONA
  Talk N Text
  (180-G/F-81)
  Avg: 19.3

1. Cardona, Talk N.	19.3
2. Santos, San Miguel	18.8
3. Williams, Santa Lucia	17.9
4. Miller, Alaska	16.7
5. Tubid, Ginebra	16.5
6. Yap, Purefoods	16.5
7. Mercado, Rain o.	16.1
8. Raymundo, Puref.	15.3
9. Alapag, Talk N Text	15.3
10. Tenorio, Alas.	14.7

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. Reavis, Purefoods	9.1
6. Pena, San Miguel	8.6
7. Pingris, Purefoods	7.8
8. Alonzo, Barako Bull	7.4
9. Devance, Alaska	7.4
10. Reyes, Rain.	7.3

Assists Per Game

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

1. Cabagnot, Coca-Cola	5.9
2. Alapag, Talk N Text	5.0
3. Villanueva, San M.	4.9
4. Mercado, Rain o.	4.7
5. Reyes, Santa Lucia	4.6
6. Taulava, Coca-Cola	4.5
7. Miller, Alaska	4.3
8. Tenorio, Alaska	4.1
9. Castro, Talk N Text	4.0
10. Yeo, Santa Luc.	3.7

Steals Per Game

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

1. Reyes, Santa Lucia	2.1
2. Williams, Santa Lucia	1.7
3. Artadi, Purefoods	1.7
4. Norwood, Rain o.	1.5
5. Buenafe, Burger K.	1.4
6. Santos, San Miguel	1.4
7. Castro, Talk N Text	1.4
8. Lanete, Burger King	1.4
9. Dimaunahan, Barako B.	1.3
10. Tenorio, Alas.	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. Belga, Burger King	0.8
8. Devance, Alaska	0.8
9. Aquino, Santa Lucia	0.8
10. Hrabak, Rain.	0.8

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POLAND

Standings - DBE

PLK Standings

1. Assec.Prokom	19-0
2. Anwil	16-3
3. Polpharma	14-5
4. Trefl Sopot	11-8
5. PGE Turow	11-8
6. Energa Czarni	10-9
7. AZS Koszalin	10-9
8. Sokol Znicz	9-10
9. Polonia	9-10
10. Stal SW	7-11
11. PBG Basket	5-13
12. SKK Kotwica	5-14
13. Polonia 2011	4-15
14. ISS Sportino	2-17

DBE Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Michael WRIGHT
  PGE Turow
  (203-F-80)
  Avg: 20.8

1. Wright, PGE Turow	20.8
2. Day, ISS Sportino	20.7
3. Scott, ISS Sportino	20.0
4. Chappell, Znicz	18.8
5. Mays, Znicz	18.8
6. Swanson, AZS K.	18.0
7. Williamson, Znicz	17.9
8. Logan, Assec.Pr.	17.8
9. Weeden, Polpharma	17.3
10. Miller, Polonia Azb.	16.6

Rebounds Per Game

Darrell HARRIS
  SKK Kotwica
  (208-C-84)
  Avg: 11.2

1. Harris, SKK K.	11.2
2. Daniels, Energa C.	9.5
3. Chappell, Znicz	8.5
4. Kuzminskas, Trefl S.	8.1
5. Ibrahim, ISS S.	7.9
6. Bigus, ISS Sportino	7.9
7. Bigus, Polonia 2011	7.5
8. NaNa, Polonia Azbud	7.3
9. Okafor, Polpharma	7.2
10. Williamson, Zni.	6.9

Assists Per Game

Krzysztof SZUBARGA
  Anwil
  (182-G-84)
  Avg: 6.8

1. Szubarga, Anwil	6.8
2. Loyd, Stal SW	5.8
3. Logan, Assec.Pr.	5.0
4. Swanson, AZS K.	4.9
5. Ewing, Assec.Pr.	4.8
6. Smith, SKK Kotwica	4.8
7. Brazelton, Energa C.	4.8
8. Hughes, Polonia .	4.2
9. Joyce, Anwil	4.1
10. Snieg, Polonia 20.	3.9

Steals Per Game

Quinton DAY
  ISS Sportino
  (185-G-84)
  Avg: 2.7

1. Day, ISS Sportino	2.7
2. Majewski, Polph.	2.5
3. Godbold, Stal SW	2.5
4. Logan, Assec.Pr.	2.4
5. Chappell, Znicz	2.3
6. Szubarga, Anwil	2.1
7. Mays, Znicz	2.0
8. Navickas, AZS K.	1.9
9. Angley, Polpharma	1.9
10. Swanson, AZS.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Brandon WALLACE
  PGE Turow
  (206-F-85)
  Avg: 1.9

1. Wallace, PGE Turow	1.9
2. Karwowski, Polonia .	1.9
3. Harris, SKK K.	1.3
4. Misiewicz, Znicz	1.1
5. Lapeta, Assec.Pr.	1.0
6. Wyka, Znicz	1.0
7. Sullivan, Anwil	0.9
8. Kuzminskas, Trefl S.	0.9
9. Reese, AZS Koszalin	0.8
10. Bigus, ISS Sporti.	0.8

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PORTUGAL

Standings - LPB

LPB Standings

1. Benfica	11-0
2. Ovarense	9-2
3. Porto Ferpinta	8-4
4. VSC Guimar.	7-4
5. Academica	6-6
6. CAB	5-7
7. Illiabum	5-7
8. Sampaense	4-7
9. Ginasio	4-7
10. Barreirense	4-7
11. AD Vagos	4-8
12. Fisica	2-10

Standings - Proliga

Proliga Standings

1. Penafiel	12-2
2. Lusitania	12-2
3. Barcelos	10-4
4. Electrico FC	9-5
5. Povoa	7-6
6. Seixal	7-7
7. Galitos FC	7-7
8. Sangalhos	6-8
9. Angra	6-8
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. Powers, Fisica	20.4
5. Clark, Barreirense	20.1
6. Webster, CAB	19.7
7. Voorhees, AD Vagos	19.4
8. Ramos, Benfica	18.4
9. Smith, AD Vagos	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. Lee, Ovarense	10.5
3. Sowell, Barreirense	10.3
4. Smith, AD Vagos	10.2
5. Johnson, Fisica	9.9
6. St.Robert, Illiabum	9.8
7. Terrell, Porto F.	9.5
8. Johnson, Academica	8.8
9. Shaw, Illiabum	8.5
10. Powers, Fisi.	8.3

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	2.5
6. Balseiro, Sampa.	2.3
7. Williams, Academica	2.3
8. Reed, Benfica	2.3
9. Mims, VSC Guimar.	2.3
10. Schneider, C.	2.2

Steals Per Game

Joao REVELES
  AD Vagos
  (187-G-80)
  Avg: 6.5

1. Reveles, AD Vagos	6.5
2. Felix, Illiabum	6.3
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	4.1
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. Terrell, Porto F.	1.8
3. Lee, Ovarense	1.6
4. Frisby, Benfica	1.5
5. Wilson, Sampaense	1.3
6. Jackson, Academica	1.3
7. Smith, AD Vagos	1.3
8. DeWitz, Benfica	1.3
9. Soderberg, CAB	1.3
10. Johnson, Fisi.	1.1

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PUERTO RICO

Starfall in Guaynabo - by Eurobasket News
Guaynabo Mets have announced the signing of two import players for the upcoming season. The team shook the market with addition of Marcus Fizer (203-F-78, agency: Priority Sports, college: Iowa St.) and Antoine Walker (204-F-75, college: Kentucky).
Marcus Fizer started the previous season in Israel. The 31-year-old forward played for Maccabi Tel Aviv. He tallied 2.0 points and 1.0 steals per game in Euroleague. In Israeli league Marcus Fizer appeared in one game notching 9 points, 4 boards and 3 assists. In February 2009 Marcus Fizer moved to Puerto Rico. The forward signed for Capitanes de Arecibo for Liga Americas. In seven games played Marcus Fizer came up with 15.7 points, 4.6 boards and 2.0 assists per appearance.
Antoine Walker was rumored to be in talks with some of Chinese teams but he opted to sign in Puerto Rico. The 34-year-old forward played in the NBA since 1996. He had stints with the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat. Antoine Walker participated in the NBA All Star Game three times. He was also the NCAA champion with Kentucky back in 1996.

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ROMANIA

Preview of round 20 - by Sebastian Umbrich
Round no. 20 of the Romanian Basketball 1st Division (Divizia A), figures out some interesting matches.
The round started Wednesday, when CS Otopeni (11-8 record, ranked 5th), went to play against CS BC Gladiator Cluj Napoca (5-14 record, ranked 14th). The match was very spectaculous, 198 points being scored. Final result: Gladiator Otopeni 95-103. After this won, Otopeni advanced to 12-8 record, having 80% qualified for the play-offs. Cluj, who are now at 5-15 record, is likely to play in the play-outs. From Otopeni, DeWayne Jones managed to score 34 points, a season best for the team just outside Bucharest.
The second match of the round was the derby of this championship: U Mobitelco Cluj (1st place, 17-2 record) went in Medias to play against CS Gaz Metan Medias (16-3 record, ranked 3rd). The match was one of high-quality. After a first quarter in which the teams went head-to-head, Cluj took advantage in the last minutes and led 27-21. After 17 minutes, the score was 39-29 for Cluj. But after a sensational comeback of Medias, the second quarter ended 40-39 for the home team. The third quarter was again very tough, ended 55-53 for Cluj. After 37 minutes, the scoring table showed 72-63 for Cluj. After 39:25 minutes, the score was 79-72, but as Deven Mitchell

(196-F-84, agency: Interperformances) scored a three-points shot, it was 79-75. As Branko Cuic (196-G-78) had made a turnover, traveling, Deven Mitchell again scored a three-points shot, and after 39:53 the score was 78-79. David Lawrence, after having been fouled, made only one of the two free throws, so after 39:57, it was 78-80. This was the final score. After this win, Cluj are now leaders with 18-2 record, while Medias fell at 16-4 record, but are still ranked third.
The third match of the round will be played between Elba Timisoara and Energia Rovinari. While Timisoara is facing big financial problems, Rovinari are on a 4-0 streak, having improved from 5-10, to 9-10, and is now on the 8th place. Timisoara is now at 10-9 record, and Rovinari is on 9-10 record. In their first meeting Rovinari won 79-73.
Match no. 4 will be played between SCM U Craiova and CSU Atlassib Sibiu. Craiova is on 3-15 record and Sibiu is on 14-5 record. This match looks pretty easy for Sibiu, but Sibiu had problems in defeating the low-ranked teams. In their first meeting, Sibiu won 100-78.
Match no. 5 will be a historic derby: Steaua meets Dinamo. These two teams share together 41 championships, Dinamo having 21 and Steaua 20. But, things are not bright this season: Steaua (8-11 record, ranked 10th), Dinamo (6-13 record, ranked 12th). Anyway, the matches between these two teams offered each time high-quality moments, so this match will for sure offer some interesting moments. In their first match, Dinamo defeated Steaua, score 88-77.
Match no. 6 will be a middle-ranked match. BC Mures faces BCMUS Pitesti. BC Mures, 9-10 record, ranked 9th, and Pitesti is on 11-8 record, ranked 6th. It will be an interesting match, as both teams are trying to secure their position for the play-offs. In their first match, Pitesti won 91-77.
The seventh match of the round, will be an easy one for 2nd ranked CSU Asesoft Ploiesti. Ploiesti will go to Brasov, to face the last team in the championship, CSU Brasov. CSU Brasov is on a 0-10 streak, and have a 2-17 record, while Ploiesti has a 16-3 record. In their first match, ploiesti rolled over Brasov, score 111-73.
The epilogue of the round will be the match between Municipal Bucharest and CSM Oradea. CSM Bucharest, who lost last round in Cluj, against the leaders, are on a 6-13 record, while Oradea, 8-10 record, ranked 11th, will for sure offer a good match. In their first meeting, Municipal won 72-65.

Div.A Round: 20 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Dinamo B. - Steaua Turabo 75-82
Dinamo was in front for the majority of the game but not in the last quarter as they lost to Steaua Turabo 75:82. Anthony Myles

(206-F/C-82, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: Xavier) top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Papic Dragoslav netted 18. Markovic Stojadin responded with 24 points and 9 boards in defeat.

Craiova - CSU Sibiu 80-83
A 26-13 in the last quarter brought 83:80 for CSU Sibiu over Craiova. Jason Smith (198-F-77, college: Mississippi) stepped up with 21 points, while Miskovic Ivan nailed 18. Bassett O'Darien finished the game with 25 points in the losing case.

Timisoara - Rovinari 82-77
Timisoara rolled over Rovinari 82:77 due to the fist half as they enjoyed 7-point lead. The guests won the third and the last periods however could not win the game. Milos Pesic (202-F-84) paced all the winners with 28 points and Dzambic Rade notched 17. Trim Kibwe ended up with 23 points and 11 rebounds in defeat, while Troupe Porter posted 20.

Gladiator CN - Otopeni 95-103
Gladiator CN lost to Otopeni 95:103 at the start of the Regular Season Round 20. Michael Jones

(206-F-82, college: Arkansas) exploded with 34 points and Seals LeVar followed him with 22 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Cook Terrell delivered 23 poins for the home side.

Gaz Metan - U.Mobitel.CN 78-80
The game between Gaz Metan and U.Mobitelco CN became the top on of the Regular Season Round 20. The latter grabbed 80:78 win to improve to 18-2 record on top. David Lawrence (201-F-85, college: Charleston) paced all the winners with 20 points and Cuic Branko netted 19. Mitchell Deven notched 21 points in defeat and Howell Jarrett had 14 points and 10 assists.

Municipal B. - Oradea 78-74
Municipal rolled over Oradea 78:74 as Darko Habus

(186-G-82, agency: 011 Sports) brought 19 points for the winners. Santana Angel followed him with 18 and Johnson Justin scored 16. Mandic Andelko ended up with 28 points for the guests.

Brasov - Ploiesti 78-86
Brasov was beaten by Ploiesti 78:86 at the Regular Season Round 20. Virgil Carutasu (204-C-76) collected 19 points and 11 boards while Burleson Kevin and Burlacu Catalin scored 15 apiece. Wohlleb Casey delivered 18 points for the hosts.

Standings

Div.A Standings

1. U.Mobitel.CN	18-2
2. Ploiesti	17-3
3. Gaz Metan	16-4
4. CSU Sibiu	15-5
5. Otopeni	12-8
6. Pitesti	11-8
7. Timisoara	11-9
8. Mures	9-10
9. Rovinari	9-11
10. Steaua Turabo	9-11
11. Oradea	8-11
12. Bucuresti	7-13
13. Dinamo B.	6-14
14. Gladiator CN	5-15
15. Craiova	3-16
16. Brasov	2-18

Stats Leaders - Men

Points Per Game

O''Darien BASSETT
  Craiova
  (188-G-86)
  Avg: 23.1

1. Bassett, Craiova	23.1
2. Krstanovic, U.Mobi.	20.6
3. Peciukas, Mures	19.1
4. Santana, Municipal B.	18.9
5. Pesic, Timisoara	18.8
6. Mack, Steaua T.	18.6
7. Bubanja, Brasov	18.6
8. Dawson, Gladiato.	17.9
9. Lawrence, U.Mobite.	17.8
10. Dzambic, Timisoa.	17.8

Rebounds Per Game

Virgil CARUTASU
  Ploiesti
  (204-C-76)
  Avg: 9.8

1. Carutasu, Ploiesti	9.8
2. Krstanovic, U.Mobi.	8.9
3. Paltinisanu, Timis.	8.7
4. Masiulis, Mures	8.1
5. Smith, CSU Sibiu	7.7
6. Mijajlovic, Munici.	7.6
7. Popescu, Steaua T.	7.5
8. Bubanja, Brasov	7.4
9. Nicoara, Gaz Metan	7.3
10. Dragusin, Pites.	7.3

Assists Per Game

Jarrett HOWELL
  Gaz Metan
  (188-G-84)
  Avg: 5.9

1. Howell, Gaz Metan	5.9
2. Cooley, Mures	5.6
3. Dzambic, Timisoara	5.2
4. Cuic, U.Mobitel.CN	4.8
5. Helcioiu, Municipa.	4.7
6. Fometescu, Dinamo B.	4.5
7. Mladenovic, Brasov	4.4
8. Howard, Gladiato.	4.4
9. Dawson, Gladiato.	4.3
10. Bassett, Craio.	4.3

Steals Per Game

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

1. Cooley, Mures	3.2
2. Howell, Gaz Metan	2.6
3. Johnson, CSU Sibiu	2.6
4. Mitchell, Gaz Metan	2.3
5. Hargrove, Ploiesti	2.2
6. Maric, Oradea	2.2
7. Tyner, Rovinari	2.1
8. Medvedj, U.Mobite.	2.1
9. Timus, Steaua T.	2.1
10. Dawson, Gladia.	2.1

Blocks Per Game

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

1. Masiulis, Mures	2.3
2. Lazar, Oradea	2.1
3. Dragovic, Craiova	1.8
4. Dragusin, Pitesti	1.6
5. Pantelic, Steaua T.	1.0
6. Vajda, Mures	1.0
7. Rhymer, Gaz Metan	1.0
8. Bubanja, Brasov	0.9
9. Lawrence, U.Mobite.	0.8
10. Harris, Craio.	0.8

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RUSSIA

Standings - Superleague A

A Superleague Standings

1. CSKA	10-1
2. Khimky	8-2
3. Unics	7-4
4. Lok.Rostov	7-6
5. Triumph	5-6
6. Dynamo M.	5-6
7. Krasnie Krilya	4-7
8. Krasnoyarsk	3-8
9. Spartak SP	1-10

Standings - Superleague B

B Superleague Standings

1. N.Novgorod	24-3
2. Saransk	21-7
3. Revda	17-9
4. Severstal	17-10
5. Lok.Novos.	16-11
6. Spartak-P.	12-13
7. Ural Ekater.	12-14
8. Rjazan	11-15
9. Chelabinsk	10-15
10. Naltchik	9-16
11. Irkutsk	8-19
12. Magnitogorsk	7-18
13. Tambov	7-20

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. Chalmers, Enisey	17.3
4. Rush, Triumph	17.2
5. Green, Lokomoti.	17.0
6. Popovic, Unics	16.4
7. Lyday, Unics	15.8
8. Rakovic, Spartak SP	15.5
9. Monya, Dynamo M.	15.2
10. Kambala, Enis.	13.8

Rebounds Per Game

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

1. Monya, Dynamo M.	8.3
2. Khryapa, CSKA	8.0
3. Trushkin, Krasni.	8.0
4. Javtokas, Khimky	7.1
5. Savenkov, Lokomoti.	6.3
6. Rakovic, Spartak SP	6.3
7. Ford, Spartak SP	6.0
8. Kaun, CSKA	5.8
9. Veremeenko, Unics	5.7
10. McCarty, Khim.	5.7

Assists Per Game

Ernest BREMER
  Krasnie Krilya
  (196-G-80)
  Avg: 5.7

1. Bremer, Krasnie .	5.7
2. Bykov, Dynamo M.	4.5
3. Capin, Lokomoti.	4.4
4. Khryapa, CSKA	4.1
5. Fields, Spartak SP	3.9
6. Cabezas, Khimky	3.5
7. Rush, Triumph	3.2
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	2.4
3. Khryapa, CSKA	1.9
4. Bremer, Krasnie .	1.9
5. Lyday, Unics	1.9
6. Surovtsev, Lokomoti.	1.8
7. Chalmers, Enisey	1.8
8. Sergeev, Triumph	1.5
9. Fridzon, Khimky	1.5
10. Pashutin, Spa.	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. Sokolov, CSKA	0.9
7. Khryapa, CSKA	0.9
8. Trushkin, Krasni.	0.9
9. Bashminov, Triumph	0.8
10. Vasilyev, Dynamo.	0.8

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SERBIA

Standings - A Liga

A Standings

1. Borac	15-5
2. Beograd	14-6
3. Metalac	14-6
4. Vojvodina	13-7
5. Tamis	13-7
6. Proleter Naft.	12-8
7. Novi Sad	11-9
8. Napredak	10-9
9. Mega Vizura	9-10
10. Sloga	9-11
11. Masinac	9-11
12. Radnicki Basket	5-15
13. Ergonom	4-16
14. KG 06	1-19
Will join on later stage:
1. Hemofarm	-
2. Radnicki K.	-
3. FMP	-
4. Crvena Zvez.	-
5. Partizan	-

Stats Leaders - 1A

Points Per Game

Vladimir PANIC
  Metalac
  (194-F-82)
  Avg: 19.4

1. Panic, Metalac	19.4
2. Mladenovic, Ergon.	17.4
3. Jorovic, Borac	17.4
4. Markovic, Tamis	17.2
5. Markovic, Napredak	16.9
6. Martinic, Vojvodina	16.2
7. Vukosavljevi., Prolet.	15.8
8. Micevic, Borac	15.3
9. Rakic, Novi Sad	15.2
10. Prolovic, Bor.	15.0

Rebounds Per Game

Aleksandar MLADENOVIC
  Ergonom
  (207-F/C-84)
  Avg: 7.8

1. Mladenovic, Ergon.	7.8
2. Jelovac, Mega V.	6.9
3. Mikic, KG 06	6.9
4. Lukovic, Radnic.	6.6
5. Ljubojevic, Novi S.	6.5
6. Borovcanin, Sloga	6.3
7. Bosnjak, Vojvodina	6.1
8. Dramicanin, Borac	6.1
9. Pobric, Novi Sad	5.8
10. Vukosavljevi., Prol.	5.8

Assists Per Game

Vid ZARKOVIC
  Proleter Naft.
  (189-G-75)
  Avg: 7.3

1. Zarkovic, Prolet.	7.3
2. Pistoljevic, Radnic.	4.7
3. Stefanovic, Metal.	4.3
4. Rakic, Novi Sad	4.3
5. Korac, Beograd	4.2
6. Martinic, Vojvodina	4.1
7. Dimitrijevic, Sloga	3.9
8. Radulovic, Masinac	3.6
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.	1.9
4. Dundjerski, Beograd	1.7
5. Tresac, Borac	1.6
6. Rakic, Novi Sad	1.6
7. Stajic, Tamis	1.6
8. Mitrovic, Beograd	1.5
9. Tomasevic, Vojvo.	1.5
10. Dimitrijevic, Slo.	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.	1.1
6. Maravic, Mega V.	1.1
7. Dramicanin, Borac	0.9
8. Ljubojevic, Novi S.	0.9
9. Arsic, Masinac	0.8
10. Cvetkovic, Mega.	0.7

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SLOVAKIA

Standings - D1

Extraliga Standings

1. Pezinok	27-3
2. Nitra	22-8
3. Handlova	17-13
4. Prievidza	15-13
5. Nova Ves	15-13
6. Inter Bratisl.	13-16
7. B.Bystrica	13-17
8. Komarno	12-18
9. Vahostav-Zilina	11-19
10. Svit	9-21
11. Levice	8-21

Stats Leaders - D1

Points Per Game

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

1. Fears, Prievidza	22.7
2. Glavinic, Handlova	21.1
3. Bosak, Prievidza	17.7
4. Nicholson, Pezinok	17.1
5. Mroz, Nova Ves	16.9
6. Stojanovic, Vahost.	16.7
7. Polakovic, Inter B.	16.1
8. Jackson, Pezinok	16.0
9. Laco, Svit	16.0
10. Barisic, Handlo.	15.8

Rebounds Per Game

Pawel MROZ
  Nova Ves
  (215-C-84)
  Avg: 9

1. Mroz, Nova Ves	9.0
2. Nicholson, Pezinok	8.4
3. Szalay, Prievidza	7.9
4. Skara, B.Bystrica	7.8
5. Tomek, Nitra	7.2
6. Micuda, Pezinok	6.6
7. Cvitanovic, Svit	6.6
8. Batka, Nova Ves	6.4
9. Madaj, Komarno	6.4
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	4.4
5. Fears, Prievidza	4.1
6. Immink, B.Bystrica	3.7
7. Milosevic, Pezinok	3.4
8. Bosak, Prievidza	3.1
9. Demecko, Nova Ves	3.1
10. Grznar, Levi.	3.1

Steals Per Game

Jan ZAVODNY
  Vahostav-Zilina
  (188-G-87)
  Avg: 2.7

1. Zavodny, Vahost.	2.7
2. Scott, Nitra	2.6
3. Crawford, Levice	2.4
4. Fears, Prievidza	2.3
5. Ravasz, Inter B.	2.0
6. Jackson, Pezinok	2.0
7. Glavinic, Handlova	2.0
8. Mielczarek, Nova V.	1.9
9. Kucsa, Inter B.	1.8
10. Demecko, Nova V.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Clifford CRAWFORD
  Nitra
  (194-G-81)
  Avg: 0.8

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

Extraliga Round: 33 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Svit - Pezinok 64-86
Pezinok easily handled Svit away from home. Yemi Nicholson

(208-C-83, college: Denver) and David Jackson scored 21 points each to lead the charge. Nenad Milosevic added 13 points for the winners. Branislav Laco and Vincent Polakovic replied with 15 points each for Svit in defeat.

Komarno - Nova Ves 92-71
Jaraun Burrows (203-F-85, agency: Warren Sports International, college: IPFW) knocked down 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead Komarno past Nova Ves. Vladimir Klar and Richard Misinsky netted 16 points in the 12th win for Komarno. Nova Ves answered with 19 points and 12 boards from Pawel Mroz.

Nitra - Handlova 99-86
Nitra outclassed Handlova before the home fans. Clifford Crawford

(194-G-81, agency: Strategic Sports, college: N.Carolina St.) tallied 31 points, 10 assists and 5 boards for Nitra. Branislav Tomek contributed 27 points and 18 rebounds in the win. Josip Glavinic answered with 31 points, 7 assists and 6 boards for Handlova.

Levice - Vahostav-Zilina 61-67
Zilina stole a road win against Levice. Jozef Bucak (207-C-81) and Dejan Stojanovic scored 15 points each to lead the visitors. Jan Zavodny finished with 11 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Ladislav Lutovsky finished with 14 points in the loss.

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SLOVENIA

Standings - 1A

Liga Standings

1. Krka	13-4
2. Rudar	12-5
3. Geoplin Slovan	12-5
4. Helios	12-5
5. Zlatorog	11-6
6. Alpos Sentjur	9-8
7. Polzela	8-9
8. Parklji	8-9
9. TCG Mercator	7-10
10. Elektra Esotech	6-11
11. Luka Koper	4-13
12. Sencur CP	0-17
Will join on later stage:
1. U.Olimpija	-

Stats Leaders - 1A

Points Per Game

Sandi CEBULAR
  Sentjur
  (196-G-86)
  Avg: 22.5

1. Cebular, Sentjur	22.5
2. Crenshaw, Sentjur	18.8
3. Snow, Helios	17.9
4. Dragic, Geoplin .	17.4
5. King, Polzela	16.7
6. Cup, Elektra .	16.3
7. Mucic, Rudar	16.1
8. Feeley, Elektra .	16.0
9. Drzic, Luka Koper	15.7
10. Bubnic, Zlator.	15.7

Rebounds Per Game

Shawn KING
  Polzela
  (208-C-82)
  Avg: 10.1

1. King, Polzela	10.1
2. Feeley, Elektra .	8.5
3. Nikolic, Krka	8.1
4. Thondique, Polzela	6.9
5. Cup, Elektra .	6.8
6. Bubnic, Zlatorog	6.4
7. Markic, Luka Koper	6.1
8. Virijevic, Sencur C.	6.1
9. Simovic, Sentjur	5.8
10. Ugrekhelidze, Luka.	5.8

Assists Per Game

Tadej KOSTOMAJ
  Elektra Esotech
  (186-G-87)
  Avg: 5.7

1. Kostomaj, Elektr.	5.7
2. Crenshaw, Sentjur	5.6
3. Anzulovic, Rudar	4.6
4. Nachbar, Luka Koper	3.9
5. Mocnik, Helios	3.9
6. Cmer, Zlatorog	3.8
7. Jersin, Parklji	3.6
8. Udrih, Polzela	3.1
9. Cebular, Sentjur	3.0
10. Petrovic, Heli.	2.7

Steals Per Game

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

1. Hafnar, Polzela	2.1
2. Dragic, Geoplin .	1.9
3. Strnad, Zlatorog	1.8
4. Markic, Luka Koper	1.7
5. Udrih, Polzela	1.7
6. Jersin, Parklji	1.6
7. Lapornik, Sentjur	1.6
8. Jovanovic, Sencur C.	1.6
9. Skok, Polzela	1.5
10. Zadnik, Geopli.	1.5

Blocks Per Game

Uros NIKOLIC
  Krka
  (207-F/C-87)
  Avg: 1.8

1. Nikolic, Krka	1.8
2. King, Polzela	1.4
3. Ibok, Polzela	0.8
4. Sviridov, Polzela	0.8
5. Cup, Elektra .	0.8
6. Pavic, Geoplin Slovan	0.7
7. Sjekloca, Elektr.	0.7
8. Simovic, Sentjur	0.7
9. Bubnic, Zlatorog	0.6
10. Virijevic, Sencur.	0.6

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SOUTH KOREA

KBL Round: 45 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Sonic Boom KT - Mobis Phoebus 83-80
Sonic Boom KT upset the league-leaders Mobis Phoebus 83:80 at the top game of the Regular Season Round 45. Cho Sung-Min (197-F-83) stepped up with 24 points for the winners and Johnson Jasper collcted 19 ponts and 11 boards. Ham Ji-Hoon finished the night with 19 points and 13 rebounds in defeat, while Dunston Bryant scored 16.

Dongbu Promy - KT&G Kites 84-78
Dongbu Promy rolled over KT&G Kites 84:78 on February 6th. Kim Joo-Sung (205-C-79) paced all the winners with 21 points, 9 boards and 9 assists. Lee Kwang-Jae posted 15 and Jones Jonathan netted 13. Hwang Jin-Won ended up with 17 points and 5 assists and Daniels Chris added 16.

Daegu Orions - KCC Egis 83-89
Daegu Orions lost to KCC Egis 83:89 as the latter got 30 points and 10 rebounds from Johnson Ivan (203-C-84, college: Cal.St.-San Bernar.). Akins Tony netted 18 and Lim Jae-Hyun posted 17. Suk Myung-Jun responded with 17 points and Heo Il-Young added 16.

LG Sakers - SK Knights 73-86
LG Sakers was beaten by SK Knights 73:86 at the start of the Regular Season Round 45. Kim Julian (200-F-82) top-scored for the winners with 28 points, while Garnett Christopher and Bang Sung-Yoon added 14 each. Stevenson Greg responded with 27 points and 7 rebounds for Sakers.

Samsung Th. - ET Land B.Sl. 80-72
Samsung improved to 18-23 record after the win over ET Land B.Sl. 80:72. Thomas Victor

(201-F-79, college: La Salle) paced all the winners with 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Sandrin Eric added 17. Seo Jang-Hoon finished the night with 24 points in the losing effort.

Standings

KBL Standings

1. Mobis Phoebus	31-12
2. KCC Egis	30-12
3. Sonic Boom KT	30-13
4. Dongbu Promy	29-14
5. LG Sakers	24-18
6. Samsung Th.	18-23
7. ET Land B.Sl.	15-29
8. SK Knights	13-29
9. KT&G Kites	12-30
10. Daegu Orions	10-33

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SPAIN

Stats Leaders - LEB Gold

Points Per Game

Darren PHILLIP
  CAI Zaragoza
  (201-F-78)
  Avg: 19

1. Phillip, CAI Z.	19.0
2. Riera, Mallorca	17.7
3. Roe, Tenerife	17.6
4. Morley, Burgos	17.5
5. Donaldson, La La.	17.3
6. Hughes, Leon	16.3
7. Quinteros, CAI Z.	16.3
8. Guillen, La Laguna	15.7
9. Smith, Cornella	15.2
10. Blanch, Mallor.	15.2

Rebounds Per Game

Jakim DONALDSON
  La Laguna
  (203-C/F-83)
  Avg: 11.1

1. Donaldson, La La.	11.1
2. Starosta, Melilla	10.0
3. Sinanovic, Clin.Rin.	9.1
4. Lima, Clin.Rincon	8.4
5. Ayon, Tenerife	8.2
6. Arteaga, Palencia	7.9
7. Adrien, Breogan	7.8
8. Padgett, La Palma	7.5
9. Coleman, Breogan	7.4
10. Humphrey, Le.	7.3

Assists Per Game

Diego CIORCIARI
  Vive Menorca
  (185-G-80)
  Avg: 4.9

1. Ciorciari, Vive M.	4.9
2. Mendiburu, CB Tarra.	4.0
3. Jimenez, Melilla	4.0
4. Mena, La Palma	4.0
5. Perez, Cornella	3.7
6. Lescano, CAI Z.	3.2
7. Garrido, La Laguna	3.2
8. Rodriguez, CB Tarra.	3.1
9. Sabat, Girona	3.1
10. Camps, Palenc.	3.0

Steals Per Game

Matias LESCANO
  CAI Zaragoza
  (196-G/F-79)
  Avg: 3.1

1. Lescano, CAI Z.	3.1
2. Rabaseda, Cornella	2.5
3. Blanch, Mallorca	2.2
4. Fuentes, Clin.Rincon	2.1
5. Boccia, Tenerife	2.1
6. Quinteros, CAI Z.	2.0
7. Ayon, Tenerife	1.9
8. Xavier, Breogan	1.8
9. Victor, Vive M.	1.7
10. Perez, Cornel.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Andrew NAYMICK
  Caceres
  (208-C-85)
  Avg: 1.8

1. Naymick, Caceres	1.8
2. Donaldson, La La.	1.7
3. Sinanovic, Clin.Rin.	1.6
4. Diouf, CB Tarragona	1.6
5. Ayon, Tenerife	1.5
6. Samb, Cornella	1.4
7. Elonu, CAI Zaragoza	1.4
8. Joseph, Cornella	1.3
9. Roe, Tenerife	1.1
10. Green, Mallor.	1.0

Standings - ACB

ACB Standings

1. Regal Barca	19-2
2. Caja Laboral	17-3
3. MMC Real M.	16-4
4. Valencia BC	14-7
5. Cajasol	12-8
6. DKV Joventut	11-10
7. Valladolid	10-10
8. Estudiantes	10-10
9. Unicaja	10-11
10. Gran Canaria	9-11
11. Manresa	9-11
12. Fuenlabrada	8-12
13. Granada	8-13
14. Meridiano A.	7-13
15. Xacobeo BS	7-13
16. Lagun Aro GBC	7-14
17. Bizkaia Bilbao	5-15
18. CB Murcia	4-16

Stats Leaders-LEB Silver

Points Per Game

Courtney PIGRAM
  Andorra
  (185-G-85)
  Avg: 18

1. Pigram, Andorra	18.0
2. Vereen, Rosalia	16.3
3. Uriz, Santurtzi	16.1
4. Barcelo, Plasencia	15.9
5. Howard, Guadalaj.	15.4
6. Higgs, L''Hospitalet	15.4
7. Johnson, Huesca	15.1
8. Ferrer, Cajasur .	14.9
9. Thompson, ADT T.	14.9
10. Salson, Hues.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Shalawn MILLER
  Huelva
  (204-C/F-74)
  Avg: 9.4

1. Miller, Huelva	9.4
2. Howard, Guadalaj.	8.9
3. Thompson, ADT T.	8.8
4. Santana, Caja Rioja	8.6
5. Williams, Matchmind	7.9
6. Hampl, Santurtzi	7.3
7. Ausina, Matchmind	7.3
8. Johnson, Huesca	7.2
9. Adams, Navarra	7.2
10. Griffin, Cajasu.	7.2

Assists Per Game

Ricardo BUSCIGLIO
  Caja Rioja
  (185-G-86)
  Avg: 6.3

1. Busciglio, Caja Rioja	6.3
2. Castello, ADT T.	4.9
3. Rufian, Huelva	4.4
4. Gonzalez, Navarra	4.2
5. Rodriguez, Rosalia	3.8
6. Lopez, Coruna	3.8
7. Marcos, Alcazar	3.7
8. Cardenas, Qalat C.	3.6
9. Canals, Alaior	3.6
10. Alonso, Matchmi.	3.6

Steals Per Game

Jonathan BARCELO
  Plasencia
  (192-G-79)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Barcelo, Plasencia	2.6
2. Gomez, Huelva	2.6
3. Johnson, Huesca	2.3
4. Miller, Coruna	2.3
5. Suka-Umu, Cajasur .	2.2
6. Pigram, Andorra	2.2
7. Ott, Caja Rioja	2.1
8. Bavosi, Promobys	2.0
9. Martinez, Huelva	1.9
10. Cruz, Plasenc.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Kim ADAMS
  Navarra
  (203-F/C-82)
  Avg: 1.4

1. Adams, Navarra	1.4
2. Matali, Andorra	1.2
3. Byombo, Illescas	1.2
4. Thompson, ADT T.	1.2
5. Bain, ADT Tarragona	1.2
6. De Santana, Caja R.	1.1
7. Williams, Matchmind	1.0
8. Andrews, Huesca	1.0
9. Sekulic, Plasencia	0.9
10. Miller, Huel.	0.9

Ourense tab Flinder Boyd - by Eurobasket News
Ourense have agreed on terms of contract with Flinder Boyd (180-G-80, college: Dartmouth). The player will spend the reminder of the season in the Spanish LEB Gold. Flinder Boyd spent the previous season in the Leicester City Riders in the BBL. The 29-year-old guard averaged 7.2 points, 4.8 assists and 2.2 boards per game. He signed for the Newcastle Eagles in January 2010 but stayed there for a short period of time before moving to Spain. Flinder Boyd is not new to LEB Gold league. He played for Rosalia back in 2006/08 seasons.

Standings - LEB Gold

LEB Gold Standings

1. Melilla	16-5
2. CAI Zaragoza	15-6
3. Vive Menorca	14-7
4. La Laguna	13-8
5. Burgos	13-8
6. Breogan	12-9
7. Leon	12-9
8. Girona	11-10
9. Caceres	11-10
10. Ourense	10-11
11. Mallorca	10-11
12. La Palma	10-11
13. Tenerife	9-12
14. Cornella	8-13
15. Clin.Rincon	8-13
16. Palencia	7-14
17. CB Tarragona	6-15
18. Vigo	4-17

Standings - LEB Silver

LEB Standings

Group A
1. Huesca	14-5
2. Caja Rioja	14-5
3. Andorra	12-7
4. Coruna	12-8
5. Prat Juventud	10-9
6. Navarra	9-10
7. Santurtzi	8-11
8. Alaior	7-12
9. Rosalia	7-12
10. ADT Tarragona	6-13
11. L'Hospitalet	6-13
Group B
1. Promobys	13-4
2. Huelva	12-5
3. Alcazar	10-7
4. Plasencia	9-8
5. Guadalajara	8-9
6. Illescas	8-9
7. Real M. II	7-10
8. Qalat CajaSol	7-10
9. Matchmind	6-11
10. CajasurCord.	5-12

Stats Leaders - ACB

Points Per Game

Gerald FITCH
  Fuenlabrada
  (191-G-82)
  Avg: 20.5

1. Fitch, Fuenlabrada	20.5
2. Carroll, Gran Canaria	18.5
3. Tucker, DKV J.	17.3
4. Navarro, Regal B.	16.7
5. Vujanic, CB Murcia	16.6
6. Splitter, Caja L.	16.2
7. Vasiliadis, Xacob.	15.9
8. Batista, Fuenlabr.	15.9
9. Banic, Bizkaia Bilbao	14.9
10. Mumbru, Bizkai.	14.8

Rebounds Per Game

Esteban BATISTA
  Fuenlabrada
  (208-F/C-83)
  Avg: 8.2

1. Batista, Fuenlabr.	8.2
2. Moss, CB Murcia	8.1
3. Panko, Lagun A.	7.5
4. Kirksay, Cajasol	7.4
5. Caner-Medley, Estudi.	7.1
6. Splitter, Caja L.	6.9
7. Jackson, Xacobeo BS	6.9
8. Prestes, CB Murcia	6.9
9. Hendrix, Granada	6.8
10. Augustine, Gran.	6.7

Assists Per Game

Marcelinho HUERTAS
  Caja Laboral
  (191-G-83)
  Avg: 5.9

1. Huertas, Caja L.	5.9
2. Cook, Unicaja	5.8
3. Stanic, Xacobeo BS	5.1
4. Rubio, Regal Barca	5.0
5. Valters, DKV J.	4.7
6. Calloway, Cajasol	4.2
7. Norris, Gran C.	4.1
8. Thomas, Fuenlabr.	3.8
9. Tucker, DKV J.	3.8
10. Oliver, Estudiant.	3.7

Steals Per Game

Ricky RUBIO
  Regal Barca
  (192-G-90)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Rubio, Regal Barca	2.5
2. Kirksay, Cajasol	2.5
3. Triguero, Cajasol	1.9
4. Prigioni, MMC R.	1.8
5. Van Lacke, Valladolid	1.7
6. Fisher, Gran C.	1.6
7. Stanic, Xacobeo BS	1.6
8. Mumbru, Bizkaia .	1.5
9. Welsch, Unicaja	1.5
10. Hendrix, Grana.	1.4

Blocks Per Game

Robert BATTLE
  Valladolid
  (204-C-81)
  Avg: 1.7

1. Battle, Valladolid	1.7
2. Ruffin, Manresa	1.6
3. Aguilar, Granada	1.4
4. Batista, Fuenlabr.	1.4
5. Vazquez, Regal B.	1.3
6. Lavrinovic, MMC R.	1.3
7. Lishchuk, Valencia.	1.2
8. Hendrix, Granada	1.2
9. Barnes, Valladolid	1.2
10. Triguero, Cajas.	1.1

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SWITZERLAND

Standings - LNA

LNA Standings

1. Lugano Tigers	17-4
2. Fribourg	17-4
3. SAV Vacallo	17-4
4. BBC Nyon	13-8
5. Starwings	12-8
6. Monthey	10-11
7. SAM Massagno	8-12
8. Geneva Devils	7-13
9. Boncourt	7-14
10. Lausanne	5-16
11. MGS	1-20

Standings - LNB

LNB Standings

1. Bernex	17-1
2. Zurich W.	15-4
3. Swiss Central	13-6
4. Villars	11-8
5. Martigny	10-8
6. Chene	10-9
7. Vevey	10-9
8. Vernier	7-11
9. Acad.Fribourg	7-11
10. DDV Lugano	7-11
11. Pully	6-11
12. Zurich K.	6-12
13. Neuchatel	0-18

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TURKEY

Standings - TBL

TBL Standings

1. Efes Pilsen	17-1
2. Fener.Ulker	15-3
3. Banvit	12-6
4. Besiktas	11-6
5. T.Telekom	11-7
6. Karsiyaka	10-8
7. Erdemir	10-8
8. Bornova	9-9
9. Galatasaray	9-9
10. Antalya	8-9
11. Tofas	8-10
12. Aliaga	7-10
13. Oyak Renault	5-13
14. Mersin	4-13
15. Kepez Bld	4-14
16. Darussafaka	2-16

Stats Leaders - D1

Points Per Game

Quincy DOUBY
  Darussafaka
  (191-G-84)
  Avg: 22.4

1. Douby, Darussafaka	22.4
2. Shipp, Bornova	20.1
3. Chatman, Besiktas	18.4
4. Brown, Bornova	17.9
5. Baron, Mersin	17.5
6. Hosley, Aliaga	17.4
7. Toolson, Karsiyaka	17.2
8. Williams, Erdemir	16.8
9. Baxter, Besiktas	16.7
10. Stanojevic, Kepez.	16.6

Rebounds Per Game

Jermareo DAVIDSON
  Darussafaka
  (208-F-84)
  Avg: 10.4

1. Davidson, Darussaf.	10.4
2. Williams, Erdemir	9.7
3. Heytvelt, Oyak R.	9.3
4. Hosley, Aliaga	8.5
5. Smith, Karsiyaka	7.6
6. Bowman, Tofas	7.5
7. Elegar, Bornova	7.2
8. Aldemir, Karsiyaka	7.0
9. Greene, Antalya	6.8
10. Besok, T.Telek.	6.5

Assists Per Game

Hakan KOSEOGLU
  Erdemir
  (188-G-81)
  Avg: 8.5

1. Koseoglu, Erdemir	8.5
2. Chatman, Besiktas	6.2
3. Acik, T.Telekom	4.9
4. Erden, Bornova	4.8
5. Ermis, Banvit	4.5
6. Douby, Darussafaka	4.4
7. Atsur, Besiktas	4.4
8. Holston, Karsiyaka	4.4
9. Erdogan, Oyak R.	4.1
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	2.5
4. Erden, Kepez Bld	2.3
5. Shipp, Bornova	2.3
6. Erden, Bornova	2.2
7. Smith, Efes Pilsen	2.1
8. Holston, Karsiyaka	1.9
9. Famutimi, Oyak R.	1.9
10. Adams, Oyak.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

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

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

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UKRAINE

Standings - Superleague

Superleague Standings

1. Budivelnyk	14-1
2. Ferro-ZNTU	13-2
3. Kryvbasbasket	12-3
4. BC Odessa	10-4
5. BC Kyiv	10-5
6. Azovmash	8-7
7. Khimik	8-7
8. Dnipro	7-7
9. Halychyna	7-8
10. Hoverla	6-8
11. Mykolaiv	4-11
12. Pulsar	2-13
13. DniproAzot	2-13
14. Gryfony	0-14
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1. BC Donetsk	0-0

Dnipro adds Aaron Pettway - by Eurobasket News
Dnipro adds Aaron Pettway (211-C-80, agency: Hart Sports Mngm, college: Oklahoma St.) to the roster and hope to better their positions with the new player. The American player was recently released from the Latvian team and joined Ukrainian squad. Ventpsils have decided to terminate the contract of Aaron Pettway. The 29-year-old centre joined the Latvian champions at the start of the season. The centre averaged 8.2 points, 8.6 boards and 1.2 assists per game in the LBL season. In EuroCup Aaron Pettway came up with 8.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per appearance. Aaron Pettway arrived to Latvia from France where he played for Strasbourg.
One of the achievement with the Latvian side was the appearance in EuroLeague Qualifying Round. In the first game versus Italian Benetton TV Aaron Pettway led the winners with 20 points and 17 rebounds for 78:73 win. Benetton however managed to beat Ventspils 88:76 and to reach the second qualification round. The team from Treviso survived in Latvia in Game 1 and today had couple of players in a game mood, what was enough for comfortable 12-point win. It is clear that Ventspils missed its chance in the first meeting. Daniel Hackett top-scored in victory with 22 points. Gary Neal had 15, Sandro Nicevic 14 and Judson Wallace collected 12 points and 9 rebounds. Aaron Pettway had 13 points and 8 rebounds.
Beside Euroleague and EuroCup experience the American player appeared in Strasbourg (France), Antalya (Turkey) and Viking (Poland).

Superleague Round: 17 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Kryvbasbasket - BC Kyiv 67-59
Kryvbasbasket is third with 12-3 record beating BC Kyiv 67:59 at home. Jurica Zuza (207-C-78) led the way with 14 points and 10 boards, while Allen Jerel and Nesbitt Elton posted 11 each. Kravtsov Viacheslav and Pustozvonov Maksym notched 15 points apiece for the team from the capital.

Gryfony - Azovmash 59-95
Gryfony was defeated by Azovmash 59:95 as the latter got 21 points and 11 boards from Hasan Rizvic (212-C-84). Alexander Demetrius scored 17 and Daniels, Erik added 14. Wilson Theron and Atanackovic Stefan had 13 apiece in defeat.

Hoverla - Pulsar 84-71
Rostislav Kryvych (198-F/G-78) nailed 6 three-pointers for Hoverla that beat Pulsar 84:71. He scored 26 points in total, while Sparks Patrick added 16. Shemosyuk Ilya delivered 20 points for Pulsar.

Budivelnyk - Mykolaiv 96-88
Budivelnyk improved to 14-1 record on top beating Mykolaiv 96:88. Khalid El-Amin (178-G-79, agency: Beo Basket, college: Connecticut) stepped up with 28 points and Guinn folloed him with 15. Henderson Gerrod and Kobzisty Viktor posted 14 points each in a win. McClintock Daniel had a great night for the guests with 34 points and 13 rebounds.

BC Odessa - DniproAzot 77-64
BC Odessa cruised past DniproAzot 77:64 at the Regular Season Round 17. John DeGroat (198-F-85, college: Pittsburgh) paced all the winners with 24 points and 9 boards, whilst Coleman Jerome nettd 17. Karim Lamar ended up with 18 points for the guests and Berhin Olexandr had 13.

Dnipro - Khimik 97-81
Dnipro thrashed Khimik 97:81 as Martynas Andriukaitis (204-F-81) showed great field goal percentage for 30 points and Lebedev Andrei added 18. Mitchell Darrel answered with 21 points and Kalnichenko Andrii scored 13 for Yuzhny.

Halychyna - Ferro-ZNTU 63-96
Halychyna lost to Ferro-ZNTU 63:96 as the latter got 23 points from Steve Burtt

(185-G-84, college: Iona). Thomas Charles collected 19 points and 10 boards, while Kandrusevich Heorhi posted 17. Williams Nick delivered 13 points in defeat.

Stats Leaders - Men

Points Per Game

Khalid EL-AMIN
  Budivelnyk
  (178-G-79)
  Avg: 23.3

1. El-Amin, Budivelnyk	23.3
2. Karim, DniproAzot	20.4
3. Thomas, Fe.	20.1
4. Mitchell, Khimik