Cordon defeated Olimpia and continues to fight to get into playoffs. Christopher Hayes (206-F-87, college: Detroit Mercy) is key at this time of the team.
We talked to him about the team and the future
Would you like to be the team's first offensive option?
Honestly, I would like to be whatever option is needed to win. Some nights that may mean me being the first option offensively and other nights I may have more of a defensive assignment. On those nights my teammate Austen Powers and the other guys are more than capable of leading the way.
What are the objectives for the remainder of the season?
The top objectives for us as a team is really just to come to the gym every day and get better, trying to work ourselves further into the playoffs. At this point of the season what worked last week against a team may not work again because the good teams study and make adjustments. If we want to be around in February we will have to do the same.
Last four stages at Uruguayan League
- by Sergio Palay
With just four stages to complete the second phase, six teams have secured their place in playoff. They are: Malvin (33.0), Defensor Sporting Club (32.5), Atletico Bigua (31.0), Atletico Aguada (31.0), Club Trouville (30.5) and Hebraica Macabi (29.0)
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Club Atletico Olimpia (27.5), Atletico Welcome (27.5), Atletico Cordon (27.0) and Bohemios (25.0) are fighting for the last two places.
This is the fixture for each team
Club Atletico Olimpia: Bohemios (Home) - Atletico Welcome (Away) - Hebraica (Away) - Defensor Sporting Club (Away)
Atletico Welcome: Cordon (Home) - Club Atletico Olimpia (Home) - Atletico Aguada (Neutral) - Club Trouville (Away)
Cordon: Atletico Welcome (Away) - Club Trouville (Home) - Bohemios (Away) - Atletico Bigua (Away)
Bohemios: Club Atletico Olimpia (Away) - Atletico Bigua (Away) - Cordon (Home) - Malvin (Away)
Hayes and Powers lead Cordon
- by Hector Lopez
Christopher Hayes (206-F-87, college: Detroit Mercy) scored 28 points with 5 rebounds and Austen Powers (203-F-87, agency: Tank Sports, college: Seattle) netted 18 with 10 rebounds, leading Cordon to beat Olimpia 90-82 for LUB 5th round 2nd stage, also for Cordon, Marcel Bouzout (206-C-71) netted 16 points with 10 rebounds. For Olimpia Johwen Villegas (193-G-85, college: Florida Intern.) scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Greg Dilligard (203-F-85, agency: Warren Sports International) scored 18 with 12 rebounds and 3 blocks. The standings with four rounds still to be played are: Malvin 33, Defensor Sporting 32.5, Aguada and Bigua 31, Trouville 30.5, Hebraica Macabi 29, Olimpia and Welcome 27.5, Cordon 27, Bohemios 25. The eigth best teams will advanced to the best-of- five quater finals.
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Rivas Ecopolis edged Gospic Croatia to ensure Top 16 birth
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Rivas Ecopolis-Gospic Croatia 99:89
Rivas Ecopolis edged Gospic Croatia to ensure Top 16 birth of EuroLeague. The Spanish team overcame Croiatian representative 99:89.
It was an offensive start and only due to the last shot in it Gospic grabbed 29:28 lead. Amaya Valdemoro (184-F-76) and Elisa Aguilar (178-G-76, college: George Washington) gave their side 41:34 advantage and Rivas enjoyed 52:42 halftime advantage. The tempo remained the same in the third quarter and the hosts managed to keep the lead. Both squads finished the third frame as the board showed 81:57 for the Spanish outfit. In the last frame the guests played better and reduced the gap to 10 points.
DeWanna Bonner (193-G-87, college: Auburn) was unstoppable with 27 point for the winners and Amaya Valdemoro netted 18. Courtney Paris (193-C-87, college: Oklahoma) scored 14, whilst Elisa Aguilar added 11. Sandra Mandir (177-G-77) replied with 22 points in the losing effort and Jelena Ivezic (184-G-84) as well as Vrsaljko had 15 each. Michelle Maslowski (188-F/C-79, college: Drexel) posted 14 and Maurita Reid (173-G-85, college: Miami (FL)) chipped in 11.
Rivas Ecopolis: DeWanna Bonner 27, Amaya Valdemoro 18, Courtney Paris 14, Elisa Aguilar 11
Gospic Croatia: Sandra Mandir 22, Jelena Ivezic 15, Vrsaljko 15, Michelle Maslowski 14, Maurita Reid 11
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Euroleague Round: 9 (Qualifying Round)
- by Eurobasket News
Group A
Taranto - Mondeville 79-67
Taranto toppled visiting USO Mondeville in Round 9 of Euroleague regular season. Taranto thus climbed at 8-1 record on top of Group A. USO Mondeville are at 3-6 record in the fifth place in the standings. Taranto controlled the situation in the opening minutes. The hosts posted a 14:5 lead but USO Mondeville struck back. The French team went on a 12:0 run to take a 17:14 lead almost before the break. Dubravka Dacic (201-C-85, agency: Interperformances) dragged Taranto closer but the visitors tipped off the second frame with 7 points in a row to stay on top. Pagnier opened a double-digit lead for USO Mondeville midway through the second term. But Taranto stayed contestant as they narrow the distance at only two-point mark at halftime 40:42. Sophia Young (186-F-83, college: Baylor), Wambe and Megan Mahoney put Taranto back in front in the third term. The hosts capped the period with a 6:1 run to earn a 62:56 advantage. Taranto erupted for 17:2 rally midway through the final term and rolled to the victory at the end. Sophia Young knocked down 18 points to lead Taranto. Elodie Godin added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Lenae Williams replied with 18 points for USO Mondeville. Aurelie Bonnan had 15 points and 11 boards in the loss.
Pecs 2010 - Dobri Anjeli 75-72
Pecs 2010 grabbed an important victory at home over Good Angels Kosice for 4-5 record in Euroleague Group A. The Hungarian team led 10 points in the last quarter but saved 75:72 total win. The first quarter was a real battle in the game and the teams stayed closed to each other after 10 minutes at 18:17. Fegyverneky opened the second frame for 19:18 and Houston later tied at 36:36. They were all tied three times in the third frame as well, while Ivanyi's three-pointer brought 55:50 on the board. Kelsey Griffin (188-F-87, college: Nebraska) drove a lay-up for 64:54 and Fegyverneky kept the difference midway through the quarter. Kelsey Griffin made the last successful free throw in the game for the final result. Ivanyi paced all the winners with 18 points and Fegyverneky netted 15. Kelsey Griffin posted 14, while Bujdoso added 12. Candice Dupree (188-F/C-84, agency: LBM Management, college: Temple) responded with 18 points in the losing effort as her team fell at 5-4. Zirkova scored 13 and Houston was responsible for 12 points.
TTT Riga - Wisla Can-Pak 74-82
Wisla Can-Pack improved to 6-3 record in Group A of EuroLeague. The Polish Powerhouse overcame TTT Riga 82:74 in Latvia to send the hosts to 1-8 record. Riga outfit started better and Karklina as well as Butler led to 9:5 advantage. Dita Krumberga (183-F-84, college: Mt.St.Marys) increased to 16:9 and Butler added two for 22:15. The picture remained the same in the second period, while the guests managed to reduce the gap at the end of the first half. Jelavic and Basko cut it to 39:37 at the halftime. The third quarter however completely belonged to Wisla. After 24-18 in it, the Polish team enjoyed 61:57 deficit after three periods. Leuchanka made it 79:70, while Dita Krumberga closed the game with the jump shot for her team. Powell and Ewelina Kobryn (193-C-82, agency: Data Plus Group) stepped up with 18 points each for the winners. Leuchanka debuted with 14 and Pawlak added 10. Zellous answered with 21 points in the losing effort and Karklina had 17. Butler produced 16 points, while Dita Krumberga netted 10.
Group B
Lotos Gdynia - Fenerbahce 64-77
Perfect Fenerbahce march on in Group B of EuroLeague. The Turkish Powerhouse grabbed 77:64 road win over Lotos Gdynia for 9-0 record. Monica Wright surprised the guests with 6 consecutive points and Bjelica scored for 10:5. Lotos managed to keep the lead until the first period and Babkina scored for 22:15. Angel McCoughtry (185-F-86, college: Louisville) brought the guests 24:23 and Nevriye Yilmaz (195-C-80) sent the teams to the lockers at 38:36. Horakova nailed three for 45:39 and Nevriye Yilmaz posted two free throws for 56:43. Both squads nailed 13 points each in the last frame for the final 77:64 result on the board. It was Angel McCoughtry with a lay-up to deliver the 9th consecutive win for her new team Fenerbahce. Nevriye Yilmaz led the way with 19 points, while Taylor and Matovic followed her with 16 points. Angel McCoughtry debuted with 11 points in a win. Monica Wright responded with 23 points in the losing effort. Babkina scored 21, while Bjelica had 10.
MKB Eurol. - UMMC 68-87
MKB Euroleasing experienced the strength of this seasons Euroleague favorites UMMC tonight. The Hungarian team hosted the Russian powerhouse and had to surrender at the end. Candace Parker returned to action in style for UMMC. She tallied 23 points to lead the visitors to the eighth win in the season. UMMC climbed on top of Group B after the victory. MKB Euroleasing suffered the fifth defeat as they are at 4-5 record. The hosts opened the game with five points in a row and maintained the lead throughout the bigger part of the quarter. But Arteshina and Abrosimova gave UMMC a narrow 19:17 advantage after ten minutes. UMMC went on a 10:0 run midway through the second quarter to clear off. The visitors recorded a 41:32 lead at halftime. Sandrine Gruda (193-C-87), Abrosimova and Agnieszka Bibrzycka (184-F/G-82, agency: Data Plus Group, college: Abil.Christian) ensured a 20-point lead for UMMC midway through the third term. MKB Euroleasing never recovered in the reminder of the contest as the Russian team cruised to the victory. Sandrine Gruda accounted for 20 points for UMMC. Agnieszka Bibrzycka added 12 points in the win. Amber Holt answered with 23 points for MKB Euroleasing. Tijana Krivacevic had 10 points in defeat.
Rivas Ecopolis-Gospic UMMC 99-89
Rivas Ecopolis edged Gospic Croatia to ensure Top 16 birth of EuroLeague. The Spanish team overcame Croiatian representative 99:89.
It was an offensive start and only due to the last shot in it Gospic grabbed 29:28 lead. Amaya Valdemoro (184-F-76) and Elisa Aguilar (178-G-76, college: George Washington) gave their side 41:34 advantage and Rivas enjoyed 52:42 halftime advantage. The tempo remained the same in the third quarter and the hosts managed to keep the lead. Both squads finished the third frame as the board showed 81:57 for the Spanish outfit. In the last frame the guests played better and reduced the gap to 10 points.
DeWanna Bonner (193-G-87, college: Auburn) was unstoppable with 27 point for the winners and Amaya Valdemoro netted 18. Courtney Paris (193-C-87, college: Oklahoma) scored 14, whilst Elisa Aguilar added 11. Sandra Mandir (177-G-77) replied with 22 points in the losing effort and Jelena Ivezic (184-G-84) as well as Vrsaljko had 15 each. Michelle Maslowski (188-F/C-79, college: Drexel) posted 14 and Maurita Reid (173-G-85, college: Miami (FL)) chipped in 11.
Group C
Tarbes - Spartak V MR 61-78
Spartak Moscow Region posted the sixth Euroleague victory this season. They overcame Tarbes in France to return to the second spot in Group C ladder. Tarbes slipped at 3-6 record in a three-team tie for the fourth position in the ladder. Epiphanny Prince (175-G-88, college: Rutgers) led the three-time defending champions with 21 points. Spartak quickly spurred in front and rallied to a 19:10 lead. They maintained the tempo building a 23:13 advantage after ten minutes. Tarbes got as close as 7 points but Sonja Petrovic triggered a 9:0 run as the visitors cleared off. The Russian powerhouse established a 40:29 lead at the interval. The margin grew in the third term and Spartak entered the fourth period up by 19 points. Spartak MR controlled the tempo in the final stanza and drove to the win at the end. Sue Bird (175-G-80, college: Connecticut) notched 12 points for the winners. Sonja Petrovic and Jelena Milovanovic had 11 points apiece for Spartak. Jelena Dubljevic responded with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for Tarbes. Ivanka Matic finished with 9 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
Galatasaray - Perfumerias 64-81
Halcon Avenida celebrated the seventh Euroleague victory this season. They surprised Galatasaray in Istanbul to improve at 7-2 record. Galatasaray fell at 3-6 record still balancing between the fourth and fifth place in Group D. Alba Torrens and Anna Montanana teamed up to ensure a quick start for Halcon Avenida. The Spanish team outscored Galatasaray 23:8 in the starting ten minutes. Seimone Augustus (185-G-84, college: LSU) and Melisa Can (188-F-84, college: Rutgers) managed to drag Galatasaray closer late in the first half. The hosts trimmed the deficit at 5-point mark at halftime 32:37. However Alba Torrens fired 8 points in a 10:0 run late in the third frame that gave the visitors a 60:44 advantage. Halcon Avenida marched on in the final stanza and posted a confident win at the end. Alba Torrens nailed 24 points for Halcon Avenida. Erika DeSouza added 18 points and 11 caroms in the win. Seimone Augustus answered with 15 points for Galatasaray. Melisa Can and Sylvia Fowles finished with 12 points apiece in defeat.
USK Praha - VICI Kaunas 87-60
USK Praha cruised past VICI Kaunas in Euroleague regular season Round 9. The Czech champions experienced little problems en route to the fifth win in Group C. They climbed onto the second place in the ladder. VICI Kaunas fell at 3-6 record after the loss. Katerina Elhotova (176-G-89), Delisha Milton-Jones and Lindsay Whalen came up with 20 points each to lead impressive USK Praha offense. Valentiene gave VICI Kaunas a 3:2 lead early in the encounter but the hosts quickly proved their strength. They fired 27 points in the starting period to take an 11-point lead. USK Praha opened the second quarter on a 13:2 run to boost the lead. They marched to a comfortable 52:29 lead at the interval. The things stayed almost the same in the second half. USK Praha eased to a 74:42 lead at three-quarter time and never looked back. Eva Viteckova (189-F-82) accounted for 17 points. Marina Solopova answered with 20 points for VICI Kaunas. Giedre Paugaite had 14 points in defeat.
Group D
Familia Schio - Nadezhda O. 74-66
Schio stood off ambitious Nadezhda to earn the sixth win in Euroleague Group D. The Italian side improved at 6-3 record as they share the second spot with Bourges. Nadezhda slipped at 4-5 record after the loss. Masciadri and McCaville helped Schio surge in front early in the encounter. But Nadezhda did not allow the hosts to run away. Tina Charles (193-C-88, agency: LBM Management, college: Connecticut) unleashed 10 points in the quarter and the visitors trailed by two points 17:19. Sapova organized a 7:0 run that propelled Nadezhda to a 23:19 lead early in the second term. But Schio immediately answered with a 12:2 run to retain the lead. The hosts ensured a 40:32 lead at the interval. Burik and Tina Charles drew things level at 47 midway through the third quarter. But Schio once again cleared off to a take some breathing room at 57:50 with ten minutes remaining. Sapova and Tina Charles kept Nadezhda hopeful in the fourth quarter but Erkic, Pastore and Laura Macchi came up with timely buckets to seal the winning outcome for Schio. Laura Macchi stepped up with 17 points for Schio. Liron Cohen added 14 points in the win. Tina Charles was impressive for Nadezhda with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Becky Hammon finished with 12 points in the loss.
Bourges - Frisco Sika 77-60
Bourges earned Euroleague victory #6 this season. They rallied past visiting Frisco Sika to climb at 6-3 record in Group D. The teams traded baskets in a close first quarter. Bourges were more accurate as they recorded an 18:17 lead after ten minutes. Miljkovic and Styliani Kaltsidou (188-C/F-83) gave the hosts a 6-point lead midway through the second term. Ndognue knocked down a pair of jumpers late in the half as Bourges recorded a 40:29 lead at the interval. The margin continued to grow in the third quarter. Styliani Kaltsidou and Ndongue gave the home side a 17-point buffer. Bourges enjoyed a comfortable 61:45 lead at the final break. They did not slow down in the fourth quarter. The French side stayed in charge and drove to a confident win at the end. Endene Miyem knocked down 22 points for Bourges. Catherine Joens (180-G-82) added 17 points in the victory. Cheryl Ford answered with 19 points and 21 boards for Frisco Sika. Frida Eldebrink had 14 points in the loss.
Gorzow - Ros Casares 52-86
Ros Casares eased to the seventh win in Euroleague regular season Group D. They stunned Gorzow in Poland to remain on top of the standings at 7-2 record. Gorzow fell at 2-7 record in the fifth position. Rebekkah Brunson (191-F/C-81, agency: LBM Management, college: Georgetown) was pivotal for Ros Casares in the starting quarter. She knocked down 11 points to help the visitors to a 19:18 lead. The Valencia team tipped off the second term with 9 consecutive points to boost the margin. Palau and Martinez ensured a 39:22 lead for the Spanish team as they started to get away. Ros Casares posted a 48:24 lead at the interval. The margin just kept on growing in the third stanza. Ros Casares recorded an impressive 70:30 advantage before the final stanza and did not look back on the way to the victory. Rebekkah Brunson stepped up with 16 points to lead Ros Casares. Edwige Lawson-Wade added 12 points in the win. Johannah Leedham (180-G/F-87, college: Franklin Pierce) responded with 19 points for Gorzow. Agnieszka Kaczmarczyk (188-F/C-89) and Justyna Zurowska contributed 9 points each in the loss.
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Spartak Moscow Region bring victory from France
- by Eurobasket News
Tarbes - Spartak MR 61:78
Spartak Moscow Region posted the sixth Euroleague victory this season. They overcame Tarbes in France to return to the second spot in Group C ladder. Tarbes slipped at 3-6 record in a three-team tie for the fourth position in the ladder. Epiphanny Prince (175-G-88, college: Rutgers) led the three-time defending champions with 21 points.
Spartak quickly spurred in front and rallied to a 19:10 lead. They maintained the tempo building a 23:13 advantage after ten minutes. Tarbes got as close as 7 points but Sonja Petrovic (189-F-89) triggered a 9:0 run as the visitors cleared off. The Russian powerhouse established a 40:29 lead at the interval. The margin grew in the third term and Spartak entered the fourth period up by 19 points. Spartak MR controlled the tempo in the final stanza and drove to the win at the end. Sue Bird (175-G-80, college: Connecticut) notched 12 points for the winners. Sonja Petrovic and Jelena Milovanovic (190-F-89) had 11 points apiece for Spartak. Jelena Dubljevic (192-C-87) responded with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for Tarbes. Ivanka Matic (195-F/C-79) finished with 9 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
Tarbes: Jelena Dubljevic 10, Ivanka Matic 9
Spartak MR: Epiphanny Prince 21, Sue Bird 12, Sonja Petrovic 11, Jelena Milovanovic 11
Taranto outgun USO Mondeville
- by Eurobasket News
Taranto - USO Mondeville 79:67
Taranto toppled visiting USO Mondeville in Round 9 of Euroleague regular season. Taranto thus climbed at 8-1 record on top of Group A. USO Mondeville are at 3-6 record in the fifth place in the standings.
Taranto controlled the situation in the opening minutes. The hosts posted a 14:5 lead but USO Mondeville struck back. The French team went on a 12:0 run to take a 17:14 lead almost before the break. Dacic dragged Taranto closer but the visitors tipped off the second frame with 7 points in a row to stay on top. Pagnier opened a double-digit lead for USO Mondeville midway through the second term. But Taranto stayed contestant as they narrow the distance at only two-point mark at halftime 40:42. Sophia Young (186-F-83, college: Baylor), Wambe and Megan Mahoney (183-F-83, agency: LBM Management, college: Kansas St.) put Taranto back in front in the third term. The hosts capped the period with a 6:1 run to earn a 62:56 advantage. Taranto erupted for 17:2 rally midway through the final term and rolled to the victory at the end.
Sophia Young knocked down 18 points to lead Taranto. Elodie Godin (190-C-85) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Lenae Williams (186-F-79, college: DePaul) replied with 18 points for USO Mondeville. Aurelie Bonnan (187-F-83) had 15 points and 11 boards in the loss.
Taranto: Sophia Young 18, Elodie Godin 15, Megan Mahoney 11
USO Mondeville: Lenae Williams 18, Aurelie Bonnan 15+11 boards
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Pecs 2010 grabbed an important victory at home over Good Angels Kosice
- by Eurobasket News
Pecs 2010- Good Angels Kosice 75:72
Pecs 2010 grabbed an important victory at home over Good Angels Kosice for 4-5 record in Euroleague Group A. The Hungarian team led 10 points in the last quarter but saved 75:72 total win.
The first quarter was a real battle in the game and the teams stayed closed to each other after 10 minutes at 18:17. Zsofia Fegyverneky (178-G-84) opened the second frame for 19:18 and Charde Houston (185-F-86, agency: LBM Management, college: Connecticut) later tied at 36:36. They were all tied three times in the third frame as well, while Dalma Ivanyi (178-G-76, college: Florida Intern.)'s three-pointer brought 55:50 on the board. Kelsey Griffin (188-F-87, college: Nebraska) drove a lay-up for 64:54 and Zsofia Fegyverneky kept the difference midway through the quarter. Kelsey Griffin made the last successful free throw in the game for the final result.
Dalma Ivanyi paced all the winners with 18 points and Zsofia Fegyverneky netted 15. Kelsey Griffin posted 14, while Nora Bujdoso (185-F-85, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) added 12. Candice Dupree (188-F/C-84, agency: LBM Management, college: Temple) responded with 18 points in the losing effort as her team fell at 5-4. Zuzana Zirkova (175-F/G-80) scored 13 and Charde Houston was responsible for 12 points.
Pecs 2010: Dalma Ivanyi 18, Zsofia Fegyverneky 15, Kelsey Griffin 14, Nora Bujdoso 12
Good Angels Kosice: Candice Dupree 18, Zuzana Zirkova 13, Charde Houston 12
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Express L. Round 13: Snaefell beats Haukar by one after a very close game
- by Eurobasket News
There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Express L..
The biggest surprise of round 13 in the Express L. took place in Stykkisholmur. Fifth ranked Snaefell (5-8) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 4th placed Haukar (6-7) 73-72 on Wednesday evening. Haukar was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Snaefell made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Monique Martin (180-83, college: Brewton Parker) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 18 rebounds. Forward Berglind Gunnarsdottir (175-93) contributed with 11 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Kathleen Snodgrass (175-82) answered with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Haukar. Haukar's coach Henning Henningsson tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Snaefell maintains fifth place with 5-8 record. Haukar at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Snaefell are looking forward to face Grindavik (#7) on the road in the next round. Haukar will play against Fjolnir and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Keflavik (11-2) against eighth ranked Grindavik (3-10) on Wednesday night. Host Keflavik was defeated by eighth ranked Grindavik (3-10) in Keflavik 71-59. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Keflavik. American guard Crystal Boyd (180-87, college: N.Mexico St.) stepped up and scored 29 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Helga Hallgrimsdottir chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Jacquline Adamshick (183-84, college: Villanova) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Keflavik's coach Jon Eovaldsson let to play twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Grindavik moved-up to seventh place. Keflavik at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Grindavik will play against higher ranked Snaefell (#5) in Stykkisholmur in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Keflavik will play on the road against the league's leader Hamar having rather not much hope for a victory.
Express L. top team - Hamar (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Njardvik (4-9) 93-67. Slavica Dimovska nailed 30 points and 7 assists for the winning side. Shayla Fields came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds for Njardvik in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Hamar have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Njardvik lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Hamar will meet at home league's second-placed Keflavik in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Njardvik will play against KR (#3) in Reykjavik and hope to secure a win.
The game in Fjolnir was quite interesting. Third ranked KR (8-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Fjolnir (2-11). KR managed to secure a 5-point victory 82-77. Chazny Morris fired 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Defending champion maintains third place with 8-5 record having five points less than leader Hamar. Fjolnir lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom position with 11 games lost. KR's next round opponent will be Njardvik (#6) at home. Fjolnir will play against Haukar in Hafnarfjordur.
Njardvik - Hamar 67-93
Express L. top team - Hamar (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Njardvik (4-9) 93-67. The game without a history. Hamar led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Njardvik's 40. FYR Macedonian guard Slavica Dimovska (177-85) nailed 30 points and 7 assists for the winning side and American forward Jaleesa Butler (183-87, college: Georgetown) accounted for 19 points and 16 rebounds. American guard Shayla Fields (175-87, college: N.Carolina St., agency: 540 Sports) came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Latvian forward Dita Liepkalne (185-87, college: Hawaii) added 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Njardvik in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hamar have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Njardvik lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Hamar will meet at home league's second-placed Keflavik in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Njardvik will play against KR (#3) in Reykjavik and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Njardvik: S.Fields 26+9reb+1ast, D.Liepkalne 17+9reb+4ast, A.Runarsdottir 11+7reb+1ast, A.Helga Palsdottir 7+5reb+2ast, E.Hakonardottir 2, E.Gretarsdottir 2
Hamar: S.Dimovska 30+3reb+7ast, K.Sigurjonsdottir 25+2reb+1ast, J.Butler 19+16reb+3ast, A.Asgeirsdottir 7+1reb+2ast, G.Sverrisdottir 6+5reb, F.Guamundsdottir 4+3reb+1ast
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Fjolnir - KR 77-82
The game in Fjolnir was quite interesting. Third ranked KR (8-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Fjolnir (2-11). KR managed to secure a 5-point victory 82-77. Fjolnir was ahead by 3 points at the halftime before a 25-16 third quarter run of KR. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. American guard Chazny Morris (178, college: UMKC) fired 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Margret Sturludottir (178-89) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists. Latvian center Inga Buzoka (191-81, college: Missouri Western) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and American guard Natasha Harris (177-86, college: Boise St.) added 20 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals respectively for lost side. Four Fjolnir players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains third place with 8-5 record having five points less than leader Hamar. Fjolnir lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom position with 11 games lost. KR's next round opponent will be Njardvik (#6) at home. Fjolnir will play against Haukar in Hafnarfjordur.
Top scorers:
Fjolnir: I.Buzoka 23+15reb+1ast, N.Harris 20+8reb+8ast, E.Kristinsdottir 14+4reb+2ast, B.Eiriksdottir 11+5reb+2ast, B.Holton Tomasdottir 7+5reb+7ast, E.Emilsdottir 2+3reb
KR: C.Morris 25+5reb+2ast, M.Sturludottir 19+3reb+6ast, G.Aorsteinsdottir 13+7reb+3ast, H.Halfdanardottir 8+7reb+2ast, S.Hermannsdottir 8+6reb+2ast, H.Einarsdottir 4+5reb
gschID: 112308
Snaefell - Haukar 73-72
The biggest surprise of round 13 in the Express L. took place in Stykkisholmur. Fifth ranked Snaefell (5-8) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 4th placed Haukar (6-7) 73-72 on Wednesday evening. Haukar was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Snaefell made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Monique Martin (180-83, college: Brewton Parker) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 18 rebounds. Forward Berglind Gunnarsdottir (175-93) contributed with 11 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Kathleen Snodgrass (175-82) answered with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international center Ragna Brynjarsdottir (188-90) added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Haukar. Haukar's coach Henning Henningsson tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Snaefell maintains fifth place with 5-8 record. Haukar at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Snaefell are looking forward to face Grindavik (#7) on the road in the next round. Haukar will play against Fjolnir and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Haukar: K.Snodgrass 29+9reb+4ast, R.Brynjarsdottir 12+12reb+1ast, G.Gunnarsdottir 8+3reb+2ast, A.Sverrisdottir 7+3reb+2ast, L.Janne thomas-Johnsson 7+4reb, M.Siguraardottir 3+3reb+2ast
Snaefell: M.Martin 31+18reb+2ast, B.Gunnarsdottir 11+1reb+4ast, B.Einarsdottir 10+4reb+1ast, H.Bjoergvinsdottir 9+4reb+2ast, H.Kjartansdottir 6+7reb+1ast, E.Hoegnadottir 3+2reb+1ast
gschID: 112305
Keflavik - Grindavik 59-71
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Keflavik (11-2) against eighth ranked Grindavik (3-10) on Wednesday night. Host Keflavik was defeated by eighth ranked Grindavik (3-10) in Keflavik 71-59. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Keflavik. The game was mostly controlled by Grindavik. Keflavik managed to win third quarter 20-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Keflavik was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Crystal Boyd (180-87, college: N.Mexico St.) stepped up and scored 29 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and center Helga Hallgrimsdottir (180-87) chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Jacquline Adamshick (183-84, college: Villanova) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Palina Gunnlaugsdottir (170-87) scored 7 points and 5 assists. Keflavik's coach Jon Eovaldsson let to play twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Grindavik moved-up to seventh place. Keflavik at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Grindavik will play against higher ranked Snaefell (#5) in Stykkisholmur in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Keflavik will play on the road against the league's leader Hamar having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Keflavik: J.Adamshick 34+10reb+1ast, B.Guamundsdottir 8+4reb, P.Gunnlaugsdottir 7+3reb+5ast, H.Johannsdottir 4+7reb, I.Jakobsdottir 3+3reb+2ast, A.Viaarsdottir 2+1reb+1ast
Grindavik: C.Boyd 29+7reb+1ast, B.Magnusdottir 12+8reb+1ast, H.Hallgrimsdottir 10+11reb+1ast, A.Reke 9+6reb+2ast, I.Yrsa Ellertsdottir 8+2reb, A.Hauksdottir 2+2reb+1ast
gschID: 112306
Standings - Women
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Schio tame robust Nadezhda
- by Eurobasket News
Schio - Nadezhda 74:66
Schio stood off ambitious Nadezhda to earn the sixth win in Euroleague Group D. The Italian side improved at 6-3 record as they share the second spot with Bourges. Nadezhda slipped at 4-5 record after the loss.
Masciadri and McCaville helped Schio surge in front early in the encounter. But Nadezhda did not allow the hosts to run away. Tina Charles (193-C-88, agency: LBM Management, college: Connecticut) unleashed 10 points in the quarter and the visitors trailed by two points 17:19. Sapova organized a 7:0 run that propelled Nadezhda to a 23:19 lead early in the second term. But Schio immediately answered with a 12:2 run to retain the lead. The hosts ensured a 40:32 lead at the interval. Burik and Tina Charles drew things level at 47 midway through the third quarter. But Schio once again cleared off to a take some breathing room at 57:50 with ten minutes remaining. Sapova and Tina Charles kept Nadezhda hopeful in the fourth quarter but Erkic, Pastore and Laura Macchi (187-F-79) came up with timely buckets to seal the winning outcome for Schio. Laura Macchi stepped up with 17 points for Schio. Liron Cohen (173-G-82) added 14 points in the win. Tina Charles was impressive for Nadezhda with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Becky Hammon (168-G-77, college: Colorado St.) finished with 12 points in the loss.
Schio: Laura Macchi 17, Liron Cohen 14, Janel McCarville (188-C-82, college: Minnesota) 13
Nadezhda: Tina Charles 25+12 boards, Becky Hammon 12
Taranto outgun USO Mondeville
- by Eurobasket News
Taranto - USO Mondeville 79:67
Taranto toppled visiting USO Mondeville in Round 9 of Euroleague regular season. Taranto thus climbed at 8-1 record on top of Group A. USO Mondeville are at 3-6 record in the fifth place in the standings.
Taranto controlled the situation in the opening minutes. The hosts posted a 14:5 lead but USO Mondeville struck back. The French team went on a 12:0 run to take a 17:14 lead almost before the break. Dacic dragged Taranto closer but the visitors tipped off the second frame with 7 points in a row to stay on top. Pagnier opened a double-digit lead for USO Mondeville midway through the second term. But Taranto stayed contestant as they narrow the distance at only two-point mark at halftime 40:42. Sophia Young (186-F-83, college: Baylor), Wambe and Megan Mahoney (183-F-83, agency: LBM Management, college: Kansas St.) put Taranto back in front in the third term. The hosts capped the period with a 6:1 run to earn a 62:56 advantage. Taranto erupted for 17:2 rally midway through the final term and rolled to the victory at the end.
Sophia Young knocked down 18 points to lead Taranto. Elodie Godin (190-C-85) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Lenae Williams (186-F-79, college: DePaul) replied with 18 points for USO Mondeville. Aurelie Bonnan (187-F-83) had 15 points and 11 boards in the loss.
Taranto: Sophia Young 18, Elodie Godin 15, Megan Mahoney 11
USO Mondeville: Lenae Williams 18, Aurelie Bonnan 15+11 boards
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Wisla Can-Pack improved to 6-3 record in Group A of EuroLeague
- by Eurobasket News
TTT Riga-Wisla Can-Pack 74:82
Wisla Can-Pack improved to 6-3 record in Group A of EuroLeague. The Polish Powerhouse overcame TTT Riga 82:74 in Latvia to send the hosts to 1-8 record. Riga outfit started better and Kristine Karklina (175-G-83) as well as Kimberly Butler (186-F-82, college: Oregon St.) led to 9:5 advantage. Dita Krumberga (183-F-84, college: Mt.St.Marys) increased to 16:9 and Kimberly Butler added two for 22:15. The picture remained the same in the second period, while the guests managed to reduce the gap at the end of the first half. Jelavic and Basko cut it to 39:37 at the halftime. The third quarter however completely belonged to Wisla. After 24-18 in it, the Polish team enjoyed 61:57 deficit after three periods. Yelena Leuchanka (196-C-83, college: W.Virginia) made it 79:70, while Dita Krumberga closed the game with the jump shot for her team.
Nicole Powell (188-G/F-82, college: Stanford) and Ewelina Kobryn (193-C-82, agency: Data Plus Group) stepped up with 18 points each for the winners. Yelena Leuchanka debuted with 14 and Paulina Pawlak (170-G-84, agency: Data Plus Group) added 10. Shavonte Zellous (178-G-86, college: Pittsburgh) answered with 21 points in the losing effort and Kristine Karklina had 17. Kimberly Butler produced 16 points, while Dita Krumberga netted 10.
TTT Riga: Shavonte Zellous 21, Kristine Karklina 17, Kimberly Butler 16, Dita Krumberga 10
Wisla Can-Pack: Nicole Powell 18, Ewelina Kobryn 18, Yelena Leuchanka 14, Paulina Pawlak 10
Latvian LSBL round 11 best performance: Kristina Egle
- by Eurobasket News
Forward Kristina Egle (177-F-86) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Daugavpils Universitate, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 11.
The 24-year old player had a double-double of 24 points and 15 rebounds, while her team beat Cesis (#8, 1-12) 61-50. Daugavpils maintains the 6th position in Latvian LSBL. Daugavpils is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-9 record. In the team's last game Egle had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Daugavpils, through which he has constantly improved. Kristina Egle has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (9th best: 12.8ppg).
The second best player in last round's games was 26-year old international forward Dita Krumberga (183-F-84) of league's leader TTT Riga. Krumberga had a very good evening with a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds. Of course she lead TTT Riga to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked LU (#3, 10-3) 110-42. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. TTT Riga consolidated its place in the very top position of the standings. She plays for the best team in the league and TTT Riga managed to win all 12 games keeping perfect record. Krumberga is one of the most experienced players at TTT Riga and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.5ppg (#4). She also registered 6.2 boards per game.
Third on the list of top players last round was center Ruta Veidere (188-C-94) of TTT Kadetes (#5). Veidere scored 14 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of TTT Kadetes, leading her team to a 60-50 win against slightly higher-ranked TTT Juniores (#4, 6-6). The chances of TTT Kadetes ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 7 games, recording just five victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Veidere could help TTT Kadetes to bring them higher in the standings. Veidere has a great season in Latvia. After 11 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.4rpg (8th best).
Other top performing players last week:
4. Shavonte Zellous (178-G-86) of TTT Riga - 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists
5. Kristine Karklina (175-G-83) of TTT Riga - 24 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Guna Lagzdina (182-C-93) of TTT Juniores - 15 points and 18 rebounds
7. Shavonte Zellous (178-G-86) of TTT Riga - 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists
8. Kimberly Butler (186-F-82) of TTT Riga - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Kimberly Butler (186-F-82) of TTT Riga - 10 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Anda Eibele (170-G-84) of TTT Riga - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Standings - LMKL
Lina Aglinskaite joins Laisve
- by Eurobasket News
Lina Aglinskaite (181-F-87) will continue her career in Laisve. The 22-year-old forward started the season in MRU. She tallied 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game for MRU. In LMKL her stats read 13.8 points, 5.3 boards and 1.1 assists per appearance. Lina Aglinskaite is actually coming back to Laisve. She played for the team in the previous season. The forward produced 17.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
LMKL Round 16: Leader VICI Kaunas get another victory
- by Eurobasket News
Undefeated leader VICI Kaunas delivered the fourteenth consecutive win on Saturday night. This time they beat 5th ranked MRU (5-9) 71-55. The game without a history. VICI Kaunas led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. VICI Kaunas outrebounded MRU 43-32 including 31 on the defensive glass. American center Amanda Kemezys (192-87, college: Saint Louis) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Vita Kuktiene (186-80) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. VICI Kaunas' coach Mantas Sernius used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Inga Aleksaite (193-89) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds for lost side. Undefeated VICI Kaunas (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. MRU lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. VICI Kaunas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. MRU will play at home against Ruta Siauliai (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Klaipeda. Local Lemminkainen (9-4) outscored 6th ranked Ruta Siauliai (3-11) 76-50. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ruta Siauliai. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Rita Milieskiene (175-78) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 4 assists. Gabriele Gutkauskaite contributed with 18 points and 4 steals for the winners. Forward Sandra Baliutaviciute (182-81) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Ruta Siauliai. Ruta Siauliai's coach Birute Dominauskaite gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Lemminkainen maintains second position with 9-4 record having six points less than leader VICI Kaunas. Ruta Siauliai at the other side keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. Lemminkainen will play against bottom-ranked Utena (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Ruta Siauliai will play against MRU in Vilnius and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last game of round 16 bottom-ranked Utena was defeated by Laisve in Kaunas 91-75.
Lemminkainen - Ruta Siauliai 76-50
The game with biggest result difference took place in Klaipeda. Local Lemminkainen (9-4) outscored 6th ranked Ruta Siauliai (3-11) 76-50. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ruta Siauliai. The game was mostly controlled by Lemminkainen. Ruta Siauliai managed to win fourth quarter 13-8. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lemminkainen made 29-of-36 charity shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Ruta Siauliai only scored four points from the stripe. Lemminkainen forced 31 Ruta Siauliai turnovers. Ruta Siauliai was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Rita Milieskiene (175-78) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 4 assists. Guard Gabriele Gutkauskaite (174-90) contributed with 18 points and 4 steals for the winners. Forward Sandra Baliutaviciute (182-81) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Ela Briedyte (176-79) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Ruta Siauliai. Ruta Siauliai's coach Birute Dominauskaite gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Lemminkainen maintains second position with 9-4 record having six points less than leader VICI Kaunas. Ruta Siauliai at the other side keeps the sixth place with 11 games lost. Lemminkainen will play against bottom-ranked Utena (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Ruta Siauliai will play against MRU in Vilnius and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lemminkainen: G.Gutkauskaite 18+4reb+2ast, R.Milieskiene 17+4reb+4ast, L.Povilonyte 12+2reb, R.Margeviciute 8+6reb+3ast, M.Grigalauskyte 7+7reb, I.Visgaudaite 6+3reb+1ast
Ruta Siauliai: S.Baliutaviciute 17+8reb+1ast, E.Briedyte 10+6reb+4ast, A.Tamutyte 6+4reb, B.Dominauskaite 6+5reb+2ast, S.Kuodiene 4+3reb+3ast, I.Kazlauskaite 4+8reb+2ast
gschID: 119630
Laisve - Utena 91-75
There was no surprise in Kaunas where 7th ranked Utena (1-12) was defeated by fourth ranked Laisve (8-6) 91-75. Utena was ahead by 8 points at the halftime before a 62-38 second half run of Laisve. They also forced 20 Utena turnovers and outrebounded them 43-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. It was a very good performance for the former international guard Ligita Kinkeviciene (173-76) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Forward Egle Taraseviciute (182-90) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Laisve's coach Andrius Kuliesius used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Agne Ziegyte (175-86) replied with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Asta Daujadiene (176-73) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Utena. Four Laisve and five Utena players scored in double figures. Laisve moved-up to third place. Utena lost twelfth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Laisve's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kaunas to the arena LKKA-Aistes.
Top scorers:
Laisve: L.Kinkeviciene 26+3reb+5ast, L.Aglinskaite 13+7reb+3ast, E.Taraseviciute 13+12reb+2ast, J.Budryte 12+11reb, E.Sarapaite 10+3reb+2ast, M.Kvederaviciute 8+4reb+6ast
Utena: A.Ziegyte 20+5reb+5ast, A.Daujadiene 19+5reb+5ast, I.Stankeviciute 12+2reb+1ast, E.Juceviciute 11+8reb+1ast, G.Kirstukaite 10+5reb+1ast, L.Puplauskaite 3+5reb+5ast
gschID: 119631
VICI Kaunas - MRU 71-55
Undefeated leader VICI Kaunas delivered the fourteenth consecutive win on Saturday night. This time they beat 5th ranked MRU (5-9) 71-55. The game without a history. VICI Kaunas led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. VICI Kaunas outrebounded MRU 43-32 including 31 on the defensive glass. American center Amanda Kemezys (192-87, college: Saint Louis) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Vita Kuktiene (186-80) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. VICI Kaunas' coach Mantas Sernius used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Inga Aleksaite (193-89) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and the former international guard Vaida Pacauskiene (176-79) added 17 points respectively for lost side. VICI Kaunas (14-0) have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 14 victories in a row. MRU lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with nine games lost. VICI Kaunas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. MRU will play at home against Ruta Siauliai (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
VICI Kaunas: A.Kemezys 20+8reb+1ast, V.Kuktiene 12+8reb, A.Kristina 8+6reb, G.Paugaite 8+5reb+2ast, M.Sauliute 6+1reb+8ast, M.Solopova 5+6reb+3ast
MRU: V.Pacauskiene 17+2reb+2ast, D.Zintikaite 14+2reb+2ast, I.Aleksaite 12+15reb, G.Sniokaite 7+4reb+1ast, S.Povilionyte 2+1reb, N.Bytautaite 2+3reb
gschID: 119629
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South edge North in All-Star Game
- by Eurobasket News
South - North 70:64
South celebrated the victory at the All-Star Game in Bertrange. They held off North opponents in the entertaining and emotional event at the Atert. Siarre Evans (178-G/F-88, agency: LBM Management, college: E.Tenn.St.) knocked down 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead South. Katie Donovan (183-F-82) was named the games MVP.
South led right from the start. They enjoyed a 30:23 lead midway through the second term. North leveled things up at 30 but could not break away. South ensured a 52:38 lead at the final intermission and rallied to the victory. Rachele Fitz (183-F-87, college: Marist) accounted for 13 points for South. Cathy Schmit (169-G-90) had 9 points in the win. Katie Donovan answered with 11 points for North. Ana Petrova (170-F-82), Christine Spencer (185-G-87, college: UCSB) and Stephanie Geehan (191-F-88, college: Fairfield) chipped in 10 points apiece in the loss.
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John R. Wooden Award midseason candidates announced
- by George Fragkos
The John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 20 list was announced today by The Los Angeles Athletic Club. The list is comprised of 20 student-athletes who, based on last years individual performance and team records, are the current frontrunners for college basketballs most prestigious honor.
Connecticuts Maya Moore (6'0''-F-89), the 2009 Wooden Award winner and a 2008 and 2010 Wooden Award All American, is looking to become only the second four-time Wooden Award All American, after Courtney Paris of Oklahoma accomplished the feat from 2006-09. This season, Moore is averaging 23.9 points (No. 4 nationally), 7.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.5 steals, including a career-high 41 point effort in the Huskies record-breaking 89th straight win last month. Stanfords Nnemkadi Ogwumike (6'2''-F-90), the reigning Pac-10 Player of the Year, helped her team snap that streak at 90 games a week later with a win over the Huskies; on the season she averages 17.2 points and a team-best 8.4 rebounds.
The John R. Wooden Award All American Team will be announced the week of the Elite Eight round during the NCAA Tournament, making it unique among college postseason awards. Transfers, freshmen and medical redshirts are eligible for this midseason list but did not appear on the preseason Top 30. All players nationally who excel throughout the season will be evaluated and considered for the official voting ballot released in March. The National Ballot consists of approximately 20 top players who have proven to their universities that they are also making progress toward graduation and maintaining at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
An unprecedented nine players from the 2010 Wooden Award ballot return to the midseason list in 2011, including the nations No. 1 (Dawn Evans (5'7''-G) of James Madison) and No. 3 scorers (Jantel Lavender (6'4''-C-88) of Ohio State). The Wooden Award Womens Advisory Board had an especially difficult task in preparing this years midseason list, with several members commenting that they could find six or seven additional players who were deserving beyond the 20 selected. Competition for one of the 20 spots on the Wooden Award Ballot is expected to be especially tough this year.
Stanford and North Carolina were the only two schools with two players chosen to the list. The Cardinal is represented by Ogwumike and senior forward Kayla Pedersen (6'4''-F), while Jessica Breland (6'3''-F-88) and Italee Lucas (5'8''-G-89), the Tar Heels senior leaders, are two of the four ACC players selected.
The ACC had the highest number of players chosen, with four. Other conferences with multiple players represented include the Big East (3), Pac-10 (3), Big 12 (3), SEC (2), and Big 10 (2). The Atlantic 10, CAA, and West Coast Conferences each had one selection.
The 35th annual Wooden Award ceremony, which will include the announcement of the Mens and Womens Wooden Award winners, a special tribute to Coach Wooden and Wooden Award founder Duke Llewellyn, and the presentation of the Wooden Award All American Teams and the Legends of Coaching Award, given to Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo, will take place April 8, 2011.
Name Height Class Position University Conference
Danielle Adams 6-1 Sr. F/C Texas A&M Big 12
Kachine Alexander 5-9 Sr. G Iowa Big Ten
Angie Bjorklund 6-0 Sr. G/F Tennessee SEC
Jessica Breland 6-3 Sr. F North Carolina ACC
Skylar Diggins 5-9 So. G Notre Dame Big East
Jasmine Dixon 6-0 Jr. G UCLA Pac-10
Victoria Dunlap 6-1 Sr. F Kentucky SEC
Dawn Evans* 5-7 Sr. G James Madison CAA
Brittney Griner 6-8 So. C Baylor Big 12
Amber Harris* 6-5 Sr. F Xavier A10
Shenise Johnson 5-11 Jr. F Miami ACC
Jantel Lavender* 6-4 Sr. C Ohio State Big Ten
Italee Lucas 5-8 Sr. G North Carolina ACC
Maya Moore $#* 6-0 Sr. F Connecticut Big East
Nnemkadi Ogwumike$* 6-2 Jr. F Stanford Pac-10
Kayla Pedersen* 6-4 Jr. F Stanford Pac-10
Danielle Robinson* 5-9 Sr. G Oklahoma Big 12
Sugar Rodgers 5-11 So. G Georgetown Big East
Jasmine Thomas* 5-9 Sr. G Duke ACC
Courtney Vandersloot* 5-8 Sr. G Gonzaga WCC
(Players listed alphabetically)
*indicates player chosen to the 2010 Wooden Award ballot
$ Indicates 2010 Wooden Award All American
# Indicated 2009 Wooden Award winner
Courtesy: John R. Wooden Award
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Energa sign H. Radunovic
- by Lukasz Lukaszewski
Energa Torun add Hajdana Radunovic (192-F/C-78) to their roster. Montenegrin player will replace Mirna Mazic and Patrycja Gulak-Lipka. Radunovic will probably makes debut in the game in FIBA EuroCup against Gran Canaria.
She is many-sided and can play as a center and as a power forward.
She arrives to Torun from Elitzur Ramla - current leader of Israel D1 League. She represented Ramla since start of this season. Hajdana Radunovic appeared only in 6 games FIBA EuroCup. She didn't play very well - she averaging 3,2 points per game and 2.8 rebounds. Before Israel She was a starting five player in Hungarian teams for two years. Radunovic had got about 15 points per game and 7 rebounds in both seasons. She also has experience from French league. Hajdana Radunovic included episode in WNBA; in New York (2001).
Perfect Fenerbahce march on
- by Eurobasket News
Lotos Gdynia-Fenerbahce 64:77
Perfect Fenerbahce march on in Group B of EuroLeague. The Turkish Powerhouse grabbed 77:64 road win over Lotos Gdynia for 9-0 record.
Monica Wright (180-F-88, agency: LBM Management, college: Virginia) surprised the guests with 6 consecutive points and Milka Bjelica (193-F-81) scored for 10:5. Lotos managed to keep the lead until the first period and Elina Babkina (172-G-89, agency: LBM Management) scored for 22:15. Angel McCoughtry (185-F-86, college: Louisville) brought the guests 24:23 and Nevriye Yilmaz (195-C-80) sent the teams to the lockers at 38:36. Horakova nailed three for 45:39 and Nevriye Yilmaz posted two free throws for 56:43. Both squads nailed 13 points each in the last frame for the final 77:64 result on the board. It was Angel McCoughtry with a lay-up to deliver the 9th consecutive win for her new team Fenerbahce.
Nevriye Yilmaz led the way with 19 points, while Penelope Taylor (185-F-81) and Ivana Matovic (197-C-83) followed her with 16 points. Angel McCoughtry debuted with 11 points in a win. Monica Wright responded with 23 points in the losing effort. Elina Babkina scored 21, while Milka Bjelica had 10.
Lotos Gdynia: Monica Wright 23, Elina Babkina 21, Milka Bjelica 10
Fenerbahce: Nevriye Yilmaz 19, Penelope Taylor 16, Ivana Matovic 16, Angel McCoughtry 11
Wisla Can-Pack improved to 6-3 record in Group A of EuroLeague
- by Eurobasket News
TTT Riga-Wisla Can-Pack 74:82
Wisla Can-Pack improved to 6-3 record in Group A of EuroLeague. The Polish Powerhouse overcame TTT Riga 82:74 in Latvia to send the hosts to 1-8 record. Riga outfit started better and Kristine Karklina (175-G-83) as well as Kimberly Butler (186-F-82, college: Oregon St.) led to 9:5 advantage. Dita Krumberga (183-F-84, college: Mt.St.Marys) increased to 16:9 and Kimberly Butler added two for 22:15. The picture remained the same in the second period, while the guests managed to reduce the gap at the end of the first half. Jelavic and Basko cut it to 39:37 at the halftime. The third quarter however completely belonged to Wisla. After 24-18 in it, the Polish team enjoyed 61:57 deficit after three periods. Yelena Leuchanka (196-C-83, college: W.Virginia) made it 79:70, while Dita Krumberga closed the game with the jump shot for her team.
Nicole Powell (188-G/F-82, college: Stanford) and Ewelina Kobryn (193-C-82, agency: Data Plus Group) stepped up with 18 points each for the winners. Yelena Leuchanka debuted with 14 and Paulina Pawlak (170-G-84, agency: Data Plus Group) added 10. Shavonte Zellous (178-G-86, college: Pittsburgh) answered with 21 points in the losing effort and Kristine Karklina had 17. Kimberly Butler produced 16 points, while Dita Krumberga netted 10.
TTT Riga: Shavonte Zellous 21, Kristine Karklina 17, Kimberly Butler 16, Dita Krumberga 10
Wisla Can-Pack: Nicole Powell 18, Ewelina Kobryn 18, Yelena Leuchanka 14, Paulina Pawlak 10
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Schio tame robust Nadezhda
- by Eurobasket News
Schio - Nadezhda 74:66
Schio stood off ambitious Nadezhda to earn the sixth win in Euroleague Group D. The Italian side improved at 6-3 record as they share the second spot with Bourges. Nadezhda slipped at 4-5 record after the loss.
Masciadri and McCaville helped Schio surge in front early in the encounter. But Nadezhda did not allow the hosts to run away. Tina Charles (193-C-88, agency: LBM Management, college: Connecticut) unleashed 10 points in the quarter and the visitors trailed by two points 17:19. Sapova organized a 7:0 run that propelled Nadezhda to a 23:19 lead early in the second term. But Schio immediately answered with a 12:2 run to retain the lead. The hosts ensured a 40:32 lead at the interval. Burik and Tina Charles drew things level at 47 midway through the third quarter. But Schio once again cleared off to a take some breathing room at 57:50 with ten minutes remaining. Sapova and Tina Charles kept Nadezhda hopeful in the fourth quarter but Erkic, Pastore and Laura Macchi (187-F-79) came up with timely buckets to seal the winning outcome for Schio. Laura Macchi stepped up with 17 points for Schio. Liron Cohen (173-G-82) added 14 points in the win. Tina Charles was impressive for Nadezhda with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Becky Hammon (168-G-77, college: Colorado St.) finished with 12 points in the loss.
Schio: Laura Macchi 17, Liron Cohen 14, Janel McCarville (188-C-82, college: Minnesota) 13
Nadezhda: Tina Charles 25+12 boards, Becky Hammon 12
Spartak Moscow Region bring victory from France
- by Eurobasket News
Tarbes - Spartak MR 61:78
Spartak Moscow Region posted the sixth Euroleague victory this season. They overcame Tarbes in France to return to the second spot in Group C ladder. Tarbes slipped at 3-6 record in a three-team tie for the fourth position in the ladder. Epiphanny Prince (175-G-88, college: Rutgers) led the three-time defending champions with 21 points.
Spartak quickly spurred in front and rallied to a 19:10 lead. They maintained the tempo building a 23:13 advantage after ten minutes. Tarbes got as close as 7 points but Sonja Petrovic (189-F-89) triggered a 9:0 run as the visitors cleared off. The Russian powerhouse established a 40:29 lead at the interval. The margin grew in the third term and Spartak entered the fourth period up by 19 points. Spartak MR controlled the tempo in the final stanza and drove to the win at the end. Sue Bird (175-G-80, college: Connecticut) notched 12 points for the winners. Sonja Petrovic and Jelena Milovanovic (190-F-89) had 11 points apiece for Spartak. Jelena Dubljevic (192-C-87) responded with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for Tarbes. Ivanka Matic (195-F/C-79) finished with 9 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
Tarbes: Jelena Dubljevic 10, Ivanka Matic 9
Spartak MR: Epiphanny Prince 21, Sue Bird 12, Sonja Petrovic 11, Jelena Milovanovic 11
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Pecs 2010 grabbed an important victory at home over Good Angels Kosice
- by Eurobasket News
Pecs 2010- Good Angels Kosice 75:72
Pecs 2010 grabbed an important victory at home over Good Angels Kosice for 4-5 record in Euroleague Group A. The Hungarian team led 10 points in the last quarter but saved 75:72 total win.
The first quarter was a real battle in the game and the teams stayed closed to each other after 10 minutes at 18:17. Zsofia Fegyverneky (178-G-84) opened the second frame for 19:18 and Charde Houston (185-F-86, agency: LBM Management, college: Connecticut) later tied at 36:36. They were all tied three times in the third frame as well, while Dalma Ivanyi (178-G-76, college: Florida Intern.)'s three-pointer brought 55:50 on the board. Kelsey Griffin (188-F-87, college: Nebraska) drove a lay-up for 64:54 and Zsofia Fegyverneky kept the difference midway through the quarter. Kelsey Griffin made the last successful free throw in the game for the final result.
Dalma Ivanyi paced all the winners with 18 points and Zsofia Fegyverneky netted 15. Kelsey Griffin posted 14, while Nora Bujdoso (185-F-85, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) added 12. Candice Dupree (188-F/C-84, agency: LBM Management, college: Temple) responded with 18 points in the losing effort as her team fell at 5-4. Zuzana Zirkova (175-F/G-80) scored 13 and Charde Houston was responsible for 12 points.
Pecs 2010: Dalma Ivanyi 18, Zsofia Fegyverneky 15, Kelsey Griffin 14, Nora Bujdoso 12
Good Angels Kosice: Candice Dupree 18, Zuzana Zirkova 13, Charde Houston 12
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Rivas Ecopolis edged Gospic Croatia to ensure Top 16 birth
- by Eurobasket News
Rivas Ecopolis-Gospic Croatia 99:89
Rivas Ecopolis edged Gospic Croatia to ensure Top 16 birth of EuroLeague. The Spanish team overcame Croiatian representative 99:89.
It was an offensive start and only due to the last shot in it Gospic grabbed 29:28 lead. Amaya Valdemoro (184-F-76) and Elisa Aguilar (178-G-76, college: George Washington) gave their side 41:34 advantage and Rivas enjoyed 52:42 halftime advantage. The tempo remained the same in the third quarter and the hosts managed to keep the lead. Both squads finished the third frame as the board showed 81:57 for the Spanish outfit. In the last frame the guests played better and reduced the gap to 10 points.
DeWanna Bonner (193-G-87, college: Auburn) was unstoppable with 27 point for the winners and Amaya Valdemoro netted 18. Courtney Paris (193-C-87, college: Oklahoma) scored 14, whilst Elisa Aguilar added 11. Sandra Mandir (177-G-77) replied with 22 points in the losing effort and Jelena Ivezic (184-G-84) as well as Vrsaljko had 15 each. Michelle Maslowski (188-F/C-79, college: Drexel) posted 14 and Maurita Reid (173-G-85, college: Miami (FL)) chipped in 11.
Rivas Ecopolis: DeWanna Bonner 27, Amaya Valdemoro 18, Courtney Paris 14, Elisa Aguilar 11
Gospic Croatia: Sandra Mandir 22, Jelena Ivezic 15, Vrsaljko 15, Michelle Maslowski 14, Maurita Reid 11
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Stats Leaders - Damligan
| Points Per Game |
 | Brittany SMART
Kvarnby
(175-G-85)
Avg: 24.5 |
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| 1. Smart, Kvarnby | 24.5 | | 2. Saunders, Visby | 22.5 | | 3. Ferm, Eos | 19.6 | | 4. Key, Marbo Basket | 17.9 | | 5. Glaser, Kvarnby | 17.4 | | 6. Zahui, Telge | 17.1 | | 7. Frieson, Kvarnby | 15.9 | | 8. Tattersdill, Sallen | 15.9 | | 9. Abdi, 08 | 15.7 | | 10. Bacon, Solna Vikings | 14.8 |
|
| Rebounds Per Game |
 | Amanda ZAHUI
Telge
(191-C-93)
Avg: 10.8 |
|
| 1. Zahui, Telge | 10.8 | | 2. Tattersdill, Sallen | 10.4 | | 3. Frieson, Kvarnby | 9.1 | | 4. Brown, Visby | 9.0 | | 5. Smart, Kvarnby | 8.4 | | 6. Forsman-Goga, Tel. | 8.3 | | 7. Bacon, Solna Vikings | 8.3 | | 8. Gustavsson, Brahe | 8.1 | | 9. Nilsson, Solna V. | 7.6 | | 10. Fontaine, 08 | 7.5 |
|
| Assists Per Game |
| Brittany SMART
Kvarnby
(175-G-85)
Avg: 4.1 |
|
| 1. Smart, Kvarnby | 4.1 | | 2. Johansen, Sallen | 4.1 | | 3. Kucukkaya, Telge | 4.1 | | 4. Persson, Brahe | 4.0 | | 5. Saunders, Visby | 3.8 | | 6. Rivero, Kvarnby | 3.8 | | 7. Kabengano, Telge | 3.7 | | 8. Gultekin, Solna V. | 3.2 | | 9. Nilsson, Lulea BBK | 3.0 | | 10. Kjelsson, 08 | 3.0 |
|
| Steals Per Game |
 | Anette JOHANSEN
Sallen
(176-F-82)
Avg: 4.3 |
|
| 1. Johansen, Sallen | 4.3 | | 2. Brooks, Solna Vikings | 3.7 | | 3. Key, Marbo Basket | 2.9 | | 4. Persson, Brahe | 2.8 | | 5. Aili, Lulea BBK | 2.6 | | 6. Nekmouche, Sallen | 2.5 | | 7. Forsman-Goga, Tel. | 2.5 | | 8. Otamiri, Eos | 2.4 | | 9. Rivero, Kvarnby | 2.2 | | 10. Ausmann, Eos | 2.2 |
|
| Blocks Per Game |
 | Katarina ANDERSSON
Solna Vikings
(191-C-83)
Avg: 2.2 |
|
| 1. Andersson, Solna V. | 2.2 | | 2. Cesnaviciute, Visby | 2.1 | | 3. Zahui, Telge | 1.6 | | 4. Frieson, Kvarnby | 1.4 | | 5. Scott, Lulea BBK | 1.2 | | 6. Smart, Kvarnby | 0.9 | | 7. Glaser, Kvarnby | 0.9 | | 8. Stjarnstroem, Norrko. | 0.9 | | 9. Persson, Brahe | 0.8 | | 10. Forsman-Goga, Tel. | 0.8 |
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Standings - Damligan
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Perfect Fenerbahce march on
- by Eurobasket News
Lotos Gdynia-Fenerbahce 64:77
Perfect Fenerbahce march on in Group B of EuroLeague. The Turkish Powerhouse grabbed 77:64 road win over Lotos Gdynia for 9-0 record.
Monica Wright (180-F-88, agency: LBM Management, college: Virginia) surprised the guests with 6 consecutive points and Milka Bjelica (193-F-81) scored for 10:5. Lotos managed to keep the lead until the first period and Elina Babkina (172-G-89, agency: LBM Management) scored for 22:15. Angel McCoughtry (185-F-86, college: Louisville) brought the guests 24:23 and Nevriye Yilmaz (195-C-80) sent the teams to the lockers at 38:36. Horakova nailed three for 45:39 and Nevriye Yilmaz posted two free throws for 56:43. Both squads nailed 13 points each in the last frame for the final 77:64 result on the board. It was Angel McCoughtry with a lay-up to deliver the 9th consecutive win for her new team Fenerbahce.
Nevriye Yilmaz led the way with 19 points, while Penelope Taylor (185-F-81) and Ivana Matovic (197-C-83) followed her with 16 points. Angel McCoughtry debuted with 11 points in a win. Monica Wright responded with 23 points in the losing effort. Elina Babkina scored 21, while Milka Bjelica had 10.
Lotos Gdynia: Monica Wright 23, Elina Babkina 21, Milka Bjelica 10
Fenerbahce: Nevriye Yilmaz 19, Penelope Taylor 16, Ivana Matovic 16, Angel McCoughtry 11
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Lee-Garlington Named WBCBL Director of Business Development
- by Willie McCray
Christopher John Lee-Garlington Sr. is the co-founder operating director of Inner Good Health & Fitness inc. He overseas all components of the Inner Good Health & Fitness inc. family (Inner G, Inner G Kids, Instinct Sports, Overtime Sports Academy, the Atlanta BattleCats and much more)
Christophers family background is in the Christian ministries worldwide. With Christophers foundation being in the ministry, he followed the steps of his family at the age of only 13. Christopher was a licensed minister by the age of 17, even prior to his high school graduation date. Associated with the Body of Christ Christian Church, Christopher worked with the teen and youth ministries.
As a collegiate basketball player, Lee-Garlington was a pupil of Hall of Famers Nino Samuels and Cazzie Russell. He finished his playing career at Indiana Tech and also had a short stint with the Pro team Atlanta Vision. Christopher soon began training and working with kids, high school students, and fellow teammates on the fundamentals of the game.
Lee-Garlington is in his last year as the General Manager / Head Coach of the WBCBLs very own Atlanta BattleCats. The BattleCats are Atlantas only semi-pro womens basketball team represented in the WBCBL league.
In 2009 Lee-Garlington proposed the implementation of a regional director position, for the WBCBL, in order to produce more structure. The WBCBL adopted the new proposal, and implemented the position immediately. Southern Regional team owners elected Lee-Garlington as the first Regional Director for the WBCBL Southern Region.
After leading the Battlecats to a winning record of 8-4 in his first season as Head Coach and inaugural season for the team (2009), Christopher picked up where he left off in 2010. In only his second season, he lead the Battlecats to a 11-3 record, a WBCBL Atlanta Classic Title, a Southern Region Title, and a trip to the Nationals.
Lee-Garlingtons business experience and leadership skills are a great asset to the WBCBL and its future. Christophers passion for the fundamentals, and development are needed greatly in the WBCBL. As the new Business Development Director, he will continue to assist the WBCBLs growth and development plans. After the 2011 season, Lee-Garlington will move his passion and love for the game over to the west coast to help expand the WBCBL and his business in the San Francisco area.
- Cathy Turner,
WBCBL National Director
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Stephanie White returning to Fever as assistant coach
- by Eurobasket News
Former Purdue star Stephanie White, one of the original Indiana Fever players in 2000, is returning to the WNBA team as an assistant coach.
The Fever announced today that White, who retired as a player after the 2004 season, will join coach Lin Dunns staff for the 2011 season.
White will be re-united with Fever coach Lin Dunn, the former Purdue coach who recruited White for the Boilermakers. White led the Boilers to the 1999 NCAA championship.
Whites hiring marks the first time the Fever have hired an assistant coach with pro playing experience. White will share assistant coaching duties with Gary Kloppenburg, who begins his fourth year with the Fever.
White has spent the past four seasons as an assistant with the Chicago Sky after previous stints as a college assistant at Ball State, Kansas State and Toledo. She also has worked regularly as a broadcaster on the Big Ten Network and ESPN.
Courtesy of www.indystar.com
