Antonio Herrera is a 36 year old Seville, superior training and a degree in Business Administration, which represents another example of the technician who decides to leave for Portugal (Barreirense) to grow as a professional. he spent the last 4 seasons in front of Tijola ,team that ceased last summer. Tanning on the bench of the FEB, where he managed the Real Madrid B in the then LEB2 now LEB Silver, his professional career begin in the same country where he led the Pozuelo. Along with this, stays as an assistant at Valladolid and Real Madrid, where he joined the coaching staff of Joan Plaza in the playoffs that gave them, to date, his last Liga ACB (2007) . Now, Lusas lands, leads the team with the lowest budget of the competition and keeps it in the high places of the table.
Q-How's life for Portugal?
Antonio Herrera -I am very happy in Portugal, my family and I have adapted very well, thanks to the warm welcome we've had everyone in the club. At a sporting level, we are well above expectations.
Q-How to get to a club like Barreirense, where last year and was Arturo Alvarez?
Antonio Herrera -The general manager of the club contacted me, we met in Huelva and quickly reached an agreement, i love this project.
Q-Did you go to Portugal forced by the lack of interesting offers here, or for changing a little air? A mixture of the two situations?
Antonio Herrera -I am a professional coach and I'm ready to move to any place to train. After 4 seasons in Promobys Tijola, the club disappears ... Of the options I had, FC Barreirense offered me the best project to grow as a coach.
Q-Portugal, we are seeing in recent years, is a breeding ground for Spanish coaches What do you think is the reason?
Antonio Herrera -There may be several reasons: one is nearby. In Portugal there is a lot of Spanish basketball and appreciate our work. Also, the fact that most of the Spanish coaches who have come to Portugal have done very well, it helps that there are still clubs that are committed to the Spanish coach. We can not forget that Moncho Lopez is the current champion of Portugal.
Q-Arturo Alvarez , Moncho Lopez , who recommended strongly that we spoke with you, Manolo Povea are clear examples of what we are discussing. Some of them told us that the Portuguese Basketball is based a lot on the importance of foreigners who have each team. Is logical in any European workforce but that accentuates in Portugal ...
Antonio Herrera -That fact is true. In fact, the classification reflects recent seasons to 100%. Fortunately, this season, we have reversed that trend, we play with 3 foreigners instead of 4 which is what lets the rules and they play most.
Q-Fourth in the table, it is clear that your League is another that Porto and Benfica unattainable. But I wonder. How far are you going with this team? How far can you?
Antonio Herrera -Benfica and Porto are great teams and it is normal that they are played all the titles. We are a club other than the rest of the league. We have the lowest budget, all of our players are under 22 years (except Antonio Tavares) and all are trained in our quarry (except Americans of course). But at the same time, we are a great club, with more than 100 years of history and an important social mass behind. No one imagined that we could qualify for the Final Four of the League Cup and the Final 8 of the Cup of Portugal after being bottom club last season. Now I want the team not to get too satisfied and play the playoffs for the title, we know it will be difficult, but we work hard to achieve.
Q-Keep in mind that last year the team was at the bottom of the table and now the situation is reversed. How was this possible? Are they economic problems?
Antonio Herrera -This season the club has less support than last season, but they have strong financial management and comply 100% with your budget.
Q-What does an American as Hill?
Antonio Herrera -Anthony is our only 5 in the team. The reference is to our offense and defense in the low post. He is a player with enormous potential. We were very fortunate that he will stay with us when the absence of a week to start the league, was cut by Porto.
Q-What is the idea of game you're developing? Is the same as in LEB?
The idea is the same but adapted to the characteristics of the players. There are common issues, for example, that we are the team that forces turnovers to rival like my teams in LEB .
Q-Do you intend to stay there? You've sent us your dream of taking a national team
Antonio Herrera -When I train at a club, I think only help you grow and to be working for him as long as possible. I would love to coach a national team, I hope to one day have the privilege.
Q-Been many years in Spain, with a very good curriculum grounded in Tijola ...
Antonio Herrera -In Tijola've been 4 seasons (2007-2011) and got very good results thanks to a total commitment by all of us in the project. Previously, I spent two seasons at BC Pozuelo (2003-2005), Forum Valladolid (2005-2006) and Real Madrid (2006-2007).
Q-How was your visit to Real Madrid? Will those be assistant Plaza in the playoffs you decide to be head coach?
Match Joan Plaza has marked my career as a coach because I learned a lot from him, in a season when the team was champion of ULEB and ACB.
Q-Young as you are, you go back to Spain at any price?
Of course not. Where else can I will improve and grow as a coach.
Cortesy of AEEB.ES
Monquel Pegues just signed by Terceira Basket
- by Bruno Baltazar
Terceira Basket just signed the american center Monquel Pegues (208-C-86, college: Tarleton St.) ,he is a young center,6'10 ,25 years old ,he played in college for New Mexico and Tarleton St from the second divison in the NCAA,he also played in 2009 for the summer league of eurobasket,this season he was playing in Germany for Herford in the Regionleague 2.
Terceira is been having plenty of troubles and Nate Bowie seems to be the player to still hold them in a place where they can dream about wins.
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Standings
D1 Round 2: Al Gharrafah hands first loss to undefeated As Sadd
- by Eurobasket News
There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in D1.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated As Sadd (1-1) in Doha on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by Al Gharrafah (2-0) 64-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of As Sadd. It was a key game for the top position in the league as both teams had the same 1-0 record before this meeting. International center Omar Abdelkader (206-83) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Boney Watson (183, college: Sam Houston St.) contributed with 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. Michael Bensomin replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for As Sadd. Al Gharrafah keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Rayyan and Al Arabi. As Sadd at the other side keeps the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with Al Jaysh. Al Gharrafah's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Qatar Sports Club.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Doha: Al Jaysh (#5) and Al Ahli (#7). Al Jaysh (1-1) smashed visiting Al Ahli (0-2) by 17 points 65-48. Senegalese power forward Babacar Marone (206-83, agency: Court Side) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ali Turki chipped in 8 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Al Jaysh's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Gambian forward Mahamoud Jabbi (200-87, college: Binghamton) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Al Jaysh left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with As Sadd. Al Ahli at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Qatar and Al Wakrah. Al Jaysh's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena As Sadd.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Doha: Al Rayyan (#3) and Qatar Sports Club (#8). Qatar Sports Club was smashed at home by 31 points 45-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Erfan Ali notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Al Rayyan's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 18 points and 16 rebounds by O Shiek did not help to save the game for Qatar Sports Club. Defending champion (2-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Gharrafah and Al Arabi. Loser Qatar Sports Club still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Al Ahli and Al Wakrah. Al Rayyan's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Arabi.
The game in Al Wakrah supposed to be also worth to mention about. Top-ranked Al Arabi (2-0) played at the court of bottom-ranked Al Wakrah (0-2). Al Arabi smashed Al Wakrah 92-41. The best player for the winners was Jalloh Abdulai who scored 32 points and 6 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Al Arabi maintains first position with 2-0 record, which they share with Al Rayyan and Al Gharrafah. Al Wakrah at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Al Arabi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Al Rayyan.
Al Jaysh - Al Ahli 65-48
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Doha: Al Jaysh (#5) and Al Ahli (#7). Al Jaysh (1-1) smashed visiting Al Ahli (0-2) by 17 points 65-48. Senegalese power forward Babacar Marone (206-83, agency: Court Side) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international power forward Ali Turki (201-82) chipped in 8 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Al Jaysh's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Gambian forward Mahamoud Jabbi (200-87, college: Binghamton) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Nigerian center Augustine Okosun (210-86, college: Northwood Fl.) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Al Jaysh left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with As Sadd. Al Ahli at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Qatar and Al Wakrah. Al Jaysh's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena As Sadd.
Top scorers:
Al Ahli: M.Jabbi 16+10reb, A.Okosun 12+8reb+2ast, C.Crisp 9+6reb+2ast, O.Ahmad 6+1reb+1ast, H.Zaidan 5+1reb, I.Obeid Al Siddeequ 0+4reb+2ast
Al Jaysh: B.Marone 13+5reb, B.Ahmar 10+2reb, M.Salahudun 10+2reb, C.Hahmed Toure 9+4reb+3ast, A.Turki 8+6reb+3ast, F.Hani 7+1reb+3ast
gschID: 167517
Al Wakrah - Al Arabi 41-92
The game in Al Wakrah supposed to be also worth to mention about. Top-ranked Al Arabi (2-0) played at the court of bottom-ranked Al Wakrah (0-2). Al Arabi smashed Al Wakrah 92-41. Al Arabi held Al Wakrah to an opponent 23.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 50.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Al Wakrah 50-29 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Jalloh Abdulai who scored 32 points and 6 rebounds. American swingman William Byrd (201-85, college: Ark.-Pine Bluff) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mami Soli produced 13 points and 9 rebounds and Khaleed Tharid added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Al Arabi maintains first position with 2-0 record, which they share with Al Rayyan and Al Gharrafah. Al Wakrah at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Al Arabi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Al Rayyan.
Top scorers:
Al Wakrah: M.Soli 13+9reb, D.Kelly 9+3reb+1ast, K.Tharid 9+5reb, S.Abdu 6+3reb+2ast, S.Mohammad 4+1reb, W.Ghanim 0+4reb
Al Arabi: J.Abdulai 32+6reb+2ast, W.Byrd 19+13reb+1ast, A.Mofunanya 14+15reb+1ast, T.Abu Faisal 9+4reb, A.Ghanim 7+2reb, M.Atif 4+2reb+8ast
gschID: 167514
Qatar - Al Rayyan 45-76
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Doha: Al Rayyan (#3) and Qatar Sports Club (#8). Qatar Sports Club was smashed at home by 31 points 45-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. International Erfan Ali (198-83) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and international forward Tanguy Ngombo (197-84) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Al Rayyan players scored in double figures. Al Rayyan's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 18 points and 16 rebounds by O Shiek did not help to save the game for Qatar Sports Club. U Ukaokoro added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Defending champion (2-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Gharrafah and Al Arabi. Loser Qatar Sports Club still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Al Ahli and Al Wakrah. Al Rayyan's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Arabi.
Top scorers:
Qatar: O.Shiek 18+16reb+1ast, U.Ukaokoro 10+8reb, T.Soyebo 7+4reb+2ast, A.Saed 4+3reb+3ast, M.Ghareeb 2+2reb+1ast, N.Aunaimik 2
Al Rayyan: E.Ali 19+11reb+2ast, T.Ngombo 17+7reb+1ast, Y.Ismail 13+8reb+3ast, A.A 11+3reb+1ast, M.Saleem Abdullah 7+5reb+4ast, S.Abdullah Mohammed 5+3reb+6ast
gschID: 167515
Al Gharrafah - As Sadd 64-61
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated As Sadd (1-1) in Doha on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by Al Gharrafah (2-0) 64-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of As Sadd. It was a key game for the top position in the league as both teams had the same 1-0 record before this meeting. International center Omar Abdelkader (206-83) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Boney Watson (183, college: Sam Houston St.) contributed with 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. Four Al Gharrafah players scored in double figures. Michael Bensomin replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks and international swingman Abdulrahman Saad (192-85) added 17 points in the effort for As Sadd. Al Gharrafah keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Rayyan and Al Arabi. As Sadd at the other side keeps the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with Al Jaysh. Al Gharrafah's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Qatar Sports Club.
Top scorers:
As Sadd: A.Saad 17+4reb, K.Suliman 12+4reb+1ast, M.Bensomin 12+16reb, D.Abdulla 8+7reb+2ast, D.Mousa 8+1reb+5ast, Y.Muhamad 4+4reb+1ast
Al Gharrafah: O.Abdelkader 19+8reb+2ast, O.N'Diaye 13+6reb+1ast, A.A 12+8reb, B.Watson 12+4reb+7ast, M.Abdullah Ali 8+12reb+2ast, A.Hassan 0+2reb
gschID: 167516
D1 Stats
| Points Per Game |
 | Jalloh ABDULAI
Al Arabi
(--)
Avg: 30.5 |
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| 1. Abdulai, Al Arabi | 30.5 | | 2. Watson, Al Gharr. | 21.5 | | 3. Shiek, Qatar | 18.0 | | 4. Abdelkader, Al Gha. | 18.0 | | 5. Ali, Al Rayyan | 16.5 | | 6. Abdulla, As Sadd | 16.5 | | 7. N''Diaye, Al Gharr. | 16.5 | | 8. Ismail, Al Rayyan | 16.0 | | 9. Jabbi, Al Ahli | 15.5 | | 10. Mofunanya, Al Ar. | 15.0 |
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| Rebounds Per Game |
 | Alvin MOFUNANYA
Al Ar.
(203-F-87)
Avg: 16 |
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| 1. Mofunanya, Al Ar. | 16.0 | | 2. Shiek, Qatar | 15.0 | | 3. Byrd, Al Arabi | 14.0 | | 4. Okosun, Al Ahli | 13.0 | | 5. Bensomin, As Sadd | 13.0 | | 6. Soli, Al Wakrah | 12.0 | | 7. Jabbi, Al Ahli | 11.5 | | 8. Ali, Al Rayyan | 11.5 | | 9. Abdulai, Al Arabi | 9.5 | | 10. Leslie, Al Rayyan | 9.0 |
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| Assists Per Game |
 | Daoud MOUSA
As Sadd
(193-G-82)
Avg: 6.5 |
|
| 1. Mousa, As Sadd | 6.5 | | 2. Watson, Al Gharr. | 6.0 | | 3. Atif, Al Arabi | 5.0 | | 4. Ali, Al Rayyan | 4.0 | | 5. Soyebo, Qatar | 4.0 | | 6. Ismail, Al Rayyan | 4.0 | | 7. Toure, Al Jaysh | 4.0 | | 8. Ahmar, Al Jaysh | 3.5 | | 9. Mohammed, Al Ra. | 3.3 | | 10. Saad, Al Arabi | 3.0 |
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| Steals Per Game |
 | Ousseynou N''DIAYE
Al Gharr.
(196-G/F-85)
Avg: 3.5 |
|
| 1. N''Diaye, Al Gharr. | 3.5 | | 2. Saad, As Sadd | 3.5 | | 3. Atif, Al Arabi | 2.5 | | 4. Abdulai, Al Arabi | 2.5 | | 5. Tharid, Al Wakrah | 2.5 | | 6. Abdullah Ali, Al G. | 2.5 | | 7. Suliman, As Sadd | 2.0 | | 8. Hani, Al Jaysh | 2.0 | | 9. Mohammed, Al Ra. | 1.7 | | 10. Muhamad, As Sadd | 1.5 |
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| Blocks Per Game |
| Michael BENSOMIN
As Sadd
(--)
Avg: 3.5 |
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| 1. Bensomin, As Sadd | 3.5 | | 2. Soli, Al Wakrah | 2.0 | | 3. Zaidan, Al Ahli | 1.5 | | 4. Mofunanya, Al Ar. | 1.0 | | 5. Shiek, Qatar | 1.0 | | 6. Ukaokoro, Qatar | 1.0 | | 7. Ali, Al Rayyan | 1.0 | | 8. Byrd, Al Arabi | 1.0 | | 9. Okosun, Al Ahli | 1.0 | | 10. Abdulai, Al Arabi | 0.5 |
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Unics blasts Fenerbahce Ulker in second half for 76-71 win
- by Eurobasket News
Unics - Fenerbahce Ulker 76-71
The Euroleague newcomer continues to impress. Unics Kazan was better than the reigning Turkish champion Fenerbahce Ulker 76-71 on Wednesday night for 1-0 score in Group G of the Euroleague Top 16. Participants of this pool are also Panathinaikos and Emporio Armani Milano. Vladimir Veremeenko (208-F-84) was a key player in Unics with 17 points and 11 rebounds (valuation 32). Petr Samoylenko (185-G-77) also had double-double of 16 pts and 10 assists, while Henry Domercant (192-G-80, college: E.Illinois) and Terrell Lyday (190-G-79, college: BYU) were two others players with 16 points for the Russians. In Fener, Bojan Bogdanovic (203-G/F-89) collected 24 points. Omer Onan (194-G-78) had 12 and James Gist (205-F-86) stopped to 8 pts. Unics exploded in the second half to win this game. They were down by 17 at the HT (24-41), but managed to cut the margin to 53-56 before the last quarter and after that made crucial 17-6 run. It was 70-62 with 2 minutes to go. Bojan Bogdanovic kept FB Ulker alive with a clutch triple before Omer Onan narrowed the gap to 4 from the line with 1:18 remaining. But Vladimir Veremeenko scored at the other side and practically sealed the win for Unics. In the next round, Unics will play against Panathinaikos in Athens. Fenerbahce Ulker will host Emporio Armani.
Unics: Vladimir Veremeenko 17+11 boards, Petr Samoylenko 16+10 as, Henry Domercant 16, Terrell Lyday 16
Fenerbahce Ulker: Bojan Bogdanovic 24, Omer Onan 12, James Gist 8
CSKA Moscow beats Olympiakos in Greece
- by Eurobasket News
Olympiakos - CSKA 78-86
CSKA Moscow stays undefeated in Euroleague this season. The Russian powerhouse celebrated 78-86 road win against Olympiakos for 1-0 record in Group E, Top 16. Participants of the same pool are also Anadolu Efes and Galatasaray. Nenad Krstic (213-C-83, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) top-scored for the winners with 18 points, while Viktor Khryapa (204-F/G-82) added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Ramunas Siskauskas (197-G-78) and Andrei Kirilenko (205-F-81) helped their team with 12 and 11 points respectively. On the other side, Olympiakos got 14 points from Martynas Gecevicius (193-G-88). Their second scorers were Kyle Hines (198-F-86) (6 rebs) and Pero Antic (210-F-82, agency: Beo Basket) with 13 points each.
Teams were pretty leveled in the first ten minutes and actually CSKA ended the first period with minimum lead, 21-22. They made 34-38 during the Q2, but the Reds created 10-2 run after that for 44-40 lead at the halftime. Nenad Krstic and his teammates shined after the breather and they made 48-55. Thanks to Gecevicius, Printezis and Spanoulis, Olympiakos cut the margin to 58-62 for rest of Q3. Visitors jumped to 60-66 at the beginning of the last period and few minutes later they were already up by 11, 67-78. There was something more than 3 minutes to go and all what Olympiakos managed to do was minus 5 with one minute left, but free throws by Khryapa and a dunk by Siskauskas allowed CSKA to seal the win in style.
In the next round CSKA will host Anadolu Efes. Olympiakos will meet Galasaray in Istanbul.
Olympiakos: Martynas Gecevicius 14, Kyle Hines 13+6 boards, Pero Antic 13
CSKA: Nenad Krstic 18, Viktor Khryapa 16+8 boards, Ramunas Siskauskas 12, Andrei Kirilenko 11
Lepojevic number one in Russian Superleague for round 21
- by Eurobasket News
Serbian forward Nikola Lepojevic (199-F-82, agency: BeoExcell) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for top-ranked Ural Ekaterinb., receiving a Eurobasket.com Superleague Player of the Week award for round 21.
The 29-year old player got a double-double of 25 points and 11 assists, while his team edged out Ruskon-Mord. (#7, 5-13) in overtime 110-109. It allowed Ural Ekaterinb. to consolidate first place in the Russian Superleague. Ural Ekaterinb. have a solid 15-3 record. In the team's last game Lepojevic had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range. He turned to be Ural Ekaterinb.'s top player in his first season with the team. Nikola Lepojevic has solid league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 22.1ppg. Lepojevic is in league's top in and averages impressive 51.7% FGP.
The second best player in last round's games was 27-year old Lithuanian Linas Lekavicius (186-G-84) of Univ.Surgut. Lekavicius had a very good evening with a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds. Of course he lead Univ.Surgut to another comfortable win 72-57 over slightly lower-ranked Severstal (#5, 9-9) being unquestionably team leader. Univ.Surgut's 4th position in the standings has not changed. His team's 11-7 record is not bad at all. Lekavicius is well-known at Univ.Surgut and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 13.2ppg (#5). His other stats are also decent: 5.3rpg and 5.2apg.
Third on the list of top players last round was another Ural Ekaterinb.'s star - American forward Lorenzo Gordon (201-F-83, agency: Hart Sports Mngm). Gordon scored 21 points and grabbed six rebounds. He was another key player of Ural Ekaterinb., helping his team with a 110-109overtime win against the lower-ranked Ruskon-Mord. (#7, 5-13). Ural Ekaterinb. confirms their top position in the standings Gordon has a great season in Russia. After 14 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.9ppg (2nd best).
Other top performing players last week:
4. Nikolay Krylov (211-C-81) of Ataman - 15 points and 10 rebounds
5. Stanislav Sotnikov (200-F-85) of TEMP-SUMZ - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Aleksandr Zaykin (208-F/C-84) of TEMP-SUMZ - 17 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Maksim Dybovskiy (195-F-87) of Ural Ekaterinb. - 21 points and 2 rebounds
8. Vladislav Trushkin (201-F-93) of Spartak V. - 18 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Dramir Zibirov (187-PG-86) of Ataman - 15 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists
10. Dmitri Nikolaev (200-F-83) of Ural Ekaterinb. - 13 points and 9 rebounds
The Player of the week is choosen 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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D1 Standings
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Bojan Bakic: " Losses are counted at the end"
- by Eurobasket
First one and 'it's a son' ! Comeback game of Bojan Bakic (197-G-83, agency: Alti Sport) in the team of Metalac from Serbia has not just brought very important victory against team of Tami but also has promoted guard of the team from Valjevo to MVP player of the 15th round of 'Agroiv' Basketball League of Serbia. With 37 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 11 fouls made on him and shot percentage of 53% from game,Bakic has managed to achieve index of 41, and maybe it will sound weird but despite of all these results his score can't be measured just with digits. Metalac has gained true leader that was missing until now.
- It was very tough game, against excellent rival who showed why he is at the top of the league - Bojan Bakic started his story - I'm very glad that we won and that I contributed that Metalac stopped losing streak of 4 defeats. Hopefully our funs will have more reasons to be happy until the end of Championship.
In struggle for survival in which team of Metalac found itself all of sudden every win is crucial. Thoughts of Bojan Bakic don't reach far beyond but just until next clash against BKK Radnicki.
- In this situation that we are, we simply have to think only about our closest next rival. Teams from the top of standings with Radnicki among them play excellent basketball and every game, in particularly away games, will be very tough. I'm certain that my team mates and I will do all in order to win all of eleven remaining games and if we shall succeed, we'll see. To express myself military - losses are counted at the end.
After the period spent in Ukraine and Latvia, Bakic came back to Serbian basketball and as he says, he is very happy to be back in Metalac.
- After cease of cooperation with BK Ventspils, when I received call from Valjevo I did not hesitate one single moment. I have great respect to the people that lead this club and this environment simply fits to me. People love Metalac and they know basketball very well, as they say, no lie no fraud. I expect that funs support increases during the season but we have to struggle for that showing better games and results.
Sloboda Uzice hires Vladimir Djokic as new Head Coach
- by Eurobasket News
Vladimir Djokic is a new Head Coach of Sloboda Uzice. He replaced Milos Obrenovic. Sloboda currently has 4-11 record in A League sharing the 11th place with Zeljeznicar. Most recently Djokic worked with Masinac Kraljevo. It was in 2009/10 season. He also has experience from Kolubara Lazarevac. Vladimir Djokic was a long time professional player. He spent several years with Partizan Belgrade in the past. Djokic also played for Spartak, Crvena Zvezda and Ergonom. Outside of Serbia, Djokic played in Ukraine, FYROM, Hungary and Slovakia. He will make debut at Sloboda Uzice bench next weekend. Their rival will be Sloga.
Marko Popovic joins Slovenian Zlatorog
- by Eurobasket News
Marko Popovic (193-G-84) will continue his career in Slovenia. The Serbian point guard penned a deal with Zlatorog for rest of the season. He parted ways with Spanish UCAM Murcia few days ago, after his one-month deal expired. Popovic appeared 3 times in Liga Endesa, but with very limited playing time. Marko Popovic started the season with Sloga. He had 21.1 ppg, 6 apg and 2.2 rpg for 12 games in Serbian league. In 2010/11, Popovic was a member of Vojvodina Srbijagas. Actually, he joined them in February registering 12.6 ppg, 4.9 apg and 3.3 rpg for 8 games. Before Vojvodina, he spent one season with Napredak Rubin Krusevac. That same year he also played two games for the Greek team Olympia Larissa, after what they parted ways. Marko Popovic already played for Sloga and Vojvodina in the past. He also has experience from Ergonom, Ibon, Atlas Banka and Beopetrol.
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Jones number one in Slovakia for round 26
- by Eurobasket News
American swingman Anthony Jones (194-G/F-84) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Handlova, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 26.
The 27-year old player got a double-double of 25 points and 15 assists, while his team outclassed B.Bystrica (#8, 7-16) with 27-point margin 101-74. Handlova is placed at 3rd position in Slovakian Extraliga. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Handlova will need more victories to improve their 13-10 record. In the team's last game Jones had a remarkable 77.8% from 2-point range. He turned to be Handlova's top player in his first season with the team. Former Indiana Tech star has very solid stats this year. Jones is league's best scorer averaging so far 28.7ppg, leads league in rebounds with 6.0rpg and is league's best passer with 7.4apg. Jones is in league's top in and averages impressive 2.7spg,54.2% FGP and 42.4% from behind 3-point line.
The second best player in last round's games was another Handlova's star - 37-year old former international center Milan Golian (206-C-74). Golian had a very good evening with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course together with Jones he helped Handlova with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked B.Bystrica (#8, 7-16) 101-74. This victory allowed Handlova to move up to 3rd position in the standings. His team's 13-10 record is not bad at all. Golian is one of the most experienced players at Handlova and similarly like Anthony Jones has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Andrew Jones (208-F-87) of Nova Ves (#5). Jones scored 16 points and grabbed fifteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Nova Ves, leading his team to a 85-75 win against slightly higher-ranked Komarno (#4, 13-10). Nova Ves needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 12 victories and 12 lost games. Jones has a great season in Slovakia. After 16 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.9ppg (best scorer), rebounds with 11.1rpg (#1 in league) and assists with 1.7apg (best passer).
Other top performing players last week:
4. Denis Clemente (185-PG-86) of Nitra - 21 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Pavol Losonsky (203-F-88) of Nova Ves - 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Richard Korner (197-G-90) of B.Bystrica - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Corey Pelle (180-G-89) of Prievidza - 26 points and 4 rebounds
8. Branislav Tomek (205-C-83) of Nitra - 19 points and 9 rebounds
9. Dominique Keller (203-F-88) of Komarno - 17 points and 9 rebounds
10. Johnathon Jones (183-G-88) of Komarno - 20 points, 6 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 - 1A
Stats Leaders - 1A
| Points Per Game |
 | Vladimir PANIC
Zlatorog
(194-F-82)
Avg: 17.7 |
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| 1. Panic, Zlatorog | 17.7 | | 2. Nelson, Sentjur | 16.7 | | 3. Rizvic, Parklji | 16.5 | | 4. Maric, Sentjur | 16.5 | | 5. Prepelic, Helios | 16.0 | | 6. Rembert, Sentjur | 14.3 | | 7. Mahkovic, LTHcas. | 14.0 | | 8. Djugum, Geoplin | 13.8 | | 9. Pajic, Geoplin Slo. | 13.8 | | 10. Hohler, Polzela | 13.7 |
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| Rebounds Per Game |
 | Esmir RIZVIC
Parklji
(213-C-82)
Avg: 9.3 |
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| 1. Rizvic, Parklji | 9.3 | | 2. Djugum, Geoplin | 8.5 | | 3. Pajic, Geoplin Slo. | 8.2 | | 4. Miljkovic, Rogaska | 8.2 | | 5. Nelson, Sentjur | 6.7 | | 6. Nuhanovic, Elektra | 6.5 | | 7. Maric, Sentjur | 6.3 | | 8. Zolotic, Maribor | 6.3 | | 9. Mucic, Maribor | 6.2 | | 10. Soldo, LTHcast | 6.2 |
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| Assists Per Game |
 | Luka RUPNIK
Geoplin .
(184-PG-93)
Avg: 6 |
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| 1. Rupnik, Geoplin | 6.0 | | 2. Vujasinovic, Zlato. | 4.8 | | 3. Rembert, Sentjur | 4.8 | | 4. Jovanovic, Maribo. | 4.1 | | 5. Hohler, Polzela | 3.5 | | 6. Gay, Helios | 3.5 | | 7. Fon, Geoplin Slovan | 3.4 | | 8. Panic, Zlatorog | 3.3 | | 9. Prepelic, Helios | 3.3 | | 10. Tomic, Rogaska | 3.2 |
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| Steals Per Game |
 | Tomaz MEZEK
LTHcast .
(180-G-84)
Avg: 2.9 |
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| 1. Mezek, LTHcast | 2.9 | | 2. Kobal, Parklji | 2.9 | | 3. Fon, Geoplin Slovan | 2.1 | | 4. Vujasinovic, Zlato. | 2.0 | | 5. Vasl, Polzela | 2.0 | | 6. Gay, Helios | 1.7 | | 7. Panic, Zlatorog | 1.7 | | 8. Maric, Sentjur | 1.5 | | 9. Lelic, Elektra | 1.5 | | 10. Rembert, Sentjur | 1.5 |
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| Blocks Per Game |
 | Salih NUHANOVIC
Elektra
(209-C-82)
Avg: 1.4 |
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| 1. Nuhanovic, Elektra | 1.4 | | 2. Nelson, Sentjur | 1.3 | | 3. Sviridov, Polzela | 1.2 | | 4. Omic, Zlatorog | 0.9 | | 5. Sebic, Sentjur | 0.9 | | 6. Hannibal, Polzela | 0.8 | | 7. Guna, Elektra | 0.8 | | 8. Djugum, Geoplin | 0.8 | | 9. Cresnar, Helios | 0.8 | | 10. Rizvic, Parklji | 0.7 |
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Kostomaj joins Svjetlost Brod, Rizvic leaves Parklji
- by Zeljko Zule
Tadej Kostomaj (186-G-87) inked with Croatian side Svjetlost Brod till end of the season. He arrives from Astrum Levice, where he averaged 3.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 13 Mattoni NBL games this season and 5.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 5 Slovakian League games.
Esmir Rizvic (213-C-82, college: Texas Tech) has left Parklji to join Austrian team Oberwart Gunners for the remainder of the current season. He averaged 16.5 points (2P 53%, FT 84%), 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 12 Teleamch League games this season. Rizvic has been leading rebounder and fourth-leading scorer in Slovenian League.
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Standings
Best players of South Korean KBL round 42
- by Eurobasket News
American Charles Rhodes (203-F/C-85) had an amazing evening in the last round for Sonic Boom KT and that's him to receive a Asia-basket.com Player of the Week award for round 42.
The 26-year old power forward had a double-double of 32 points and fifteen rebounds, while his team edged out Mobis Phoebus (#6, 17-22) 88-87. Sonic Boom KT maintains the 3rd position in South Korean KBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Sonic Boom KT will need more victories to improve their 25-14 record. In the team's last game Rhodes had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Sonic Boom KT and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Mississippi State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Rhodes is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 11.5rpg) and averages solid 2.6bpg and 63.5% FGP.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 27-year old American forward Herbert Hill (208-F-84) of ET Land. Hill impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 30 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as ET Land was edged by the lower-ranked Samsung Th. (#10, 8-31) 83-81. ET Land managed to keep the same 5th spot in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 20-19 record is not bad and everything may still change. Hill is well-known by ET Land fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.9ppg (#8). He also registered 10.6 boards per game.
The third best performed player last round was former international guard Dong-Geun Yang (181-G-81) of Mobis Phoebus (#6). Yang scored 29 points and passed ten assists (!!!). Despite Yang's great performance Mobis Phoebus lost 87-88 to the higher-ranked Sonic Boom KT (#3, 25-14). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Mobis Phoebus ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 22 games, recording just seventeen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Yang could help Mobis Phoebus to bring them higher in the standings. Yang has a great season in South Korea. After 39 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.8apg (best passer).
Other top performing players last week:
4. Aaron Haynes (201-F-81) of LG Sakers - 24 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Ira Clark (203-C/F-75) of Samsung Th. - 28 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Terrence Leather (204-C-81) of Mobis Phoebus - 26 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Seung-Jin Ha (221-C-85) of KCC Egis - 12 points and 14 rebounds
8. Joo-Sung Kim (205-F/C-79) of Dongbu Promy - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
9. Ho-Young Yoon (198-F-84) of Dongbu Promy - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists
10. Eric Sandrin (206-F/C-78) of Samsung Th. - 14 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is choosen 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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Estudiantes bring in Chris Lofton
- by Eurobasket News
Estudiantes invited Chris Lofton (188-G-86, college: Tennessee) for a tryout period. The guard was about to sign with the team at the start of the season. However he was refused the contract after failing to pass medical examination. Last season Chris Lofton started in D-League. He played for the Iowa Energy. His stats read 15.6 points, 3.5 boards, 2.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game. Later Chris Lofton moved to Lokomotiv Kuban. The guard averaged 3.3 points per game in Russian PBL. Chris Lofton received USBasket.com All-D-League Honourable Mention in 2011. Chris Lofton is not new to Estudiantes. The guard played for the team back in 2009. He notched 12.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 assists per game then.
Montepaschi outplays Bilbao in Siena, 81-67
- by Eurobasket News
Montepaschi - Gescrap BB 81-67
Montepaschi started the Top 16 phase in style. The Italian champ handed 81-67 loss to Bilbao for 1-0 record in Group F. Their rivals in this pool are also Unicaja and Real Madrid. David Andersen (212-C-80) stepped up for the hosts with 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Bo McCalebb (183-PG-85, college: New Orleans) also netted 18 pts. McCalebb was the MVP of this meeting with valuation 23. Third scorers in victory were Marvis Thornton (194-G-77, college: St.John's) and David Moss (196-F-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: Indiana St.) with 8 pts each. In the loosing squad, Kostas Vasiliadis (200-G/F-84, agency: FCM) shined with 16 points. Marko Banic (205-F-84) (5 rebs) and Roger Grimau (196-G-79, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) had 11 and 10 pts respectively. Bilbao won the first period, but all after that belonged to Montepaschi. The home squad made crucial 17-0 run during the second and third period for 45-34 lead. They had no troubles to keep it for rest of the way. Quarters: 14-18, 18-14, 24-17, 25-18. Next week, Montepaschi will meet Real in Madrid. Bilbao will host Unicaja.
Montepaschi: David Andersen 18+7 boards, Bo McCalebb 18, Marvis Thornton 8, David Moss 8
Gescrap BB: Kostas Vasiliadis 16, Marko Banic 11+5 boards, Roger Grimau 10
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Greetings from Sweden!
- by Peter Oqvist
Hi basketball friends, greatings from Sweden!
Im happy and honored about the request to have a blog on the site. As an introduction Im on my 7th season as head coach for the reigning Swedish Champions Sundsvall Dragons. My 9th season as a professional coach and in my 1st year as the Head Coach of the Icelandic NT. The club has made a long term investment in both players, organization and in me as coach and the reward has been a couple of great seasons. Weve been in the finals three of the last four years and weve won it two of the last three.
Ive thankfully been given the opportunty to learn about teaching the game at different levels and at different ages from club youth, our Swedish youth NT program through pro league experience with Sundsvall to this summer when I proudly accepted the job as Head Coach for the Icelandic NT. The connections you collect through this game is just amazing and truly gives you an opportunity to develop your philosophy and personal leadership. In a million years, we still wont know it all!
Id say you learn and develop your system more the times you dont reach your goals. The joy of reaching success and of working with a championship team is really special and something youll carry with you forever. Still, the biggest award truly lies in the everyday work with players over the seasons. The hard part is to enjoy it when youre trying to keep your nose over the water and get that next win!
Ill end this first entering by saying thanks for all your hard work and dedication to the players Ive been fortunate to coach so far, whether you now play in Sweden, Australia, Holland, Croatia, Spain, Georgia, Italy, France, Germany, Poland, U.S., Mexico, Cyprus, Iceland, Ukraine, Norway or if you continued a civilian career still playing the game the way it should be played.
Looking forward to next time!
Stats Leaders - BasketEttan
| Points Per Game |
 | Binyam FEGHADU
Jarva D.
(195-G-89)
Avg: 28 |
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| 1. Feghadu, Jarva D. | 28.0 | | 2. Fitzgerald, Malbas | 27.3 | | 3. Bergstrom, Black. | 21.2 | | 4. Banks, Taby | 20.4 | | 5. Vukovic, Helsingbo. | 20.1 | | 6. Olson, Orongo | 19.7 | | 7. Nordin, Taby | 18.4 | | 8. Johansson, Haga H. | 17.8 | | 9. Thorangen, Sanda | 17.6 | | 10. Cedermarker, Srb. | 17.6 |
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| Rebounds Per Game |
 | Todorce PETKOVSKI
Srbija
(200-F-80)
Avg: 12.4 |
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| 1. Petkovski, Srbija | 12.4 | | 2. Nilsson, Orongo | 11.7 | | 3. Rawlins, Up. | 11.4 | | 4. Hartmann, Akropol | 11.2 | | 5. Damjanovic, Nassjo | 10.7 | | 6. Urban, Eskilstuna | 10.4 | | 7. Eliassson, Solna B. | 10.1 | | 8. Robinson, Brahe B. | 9.9 | | 9. Vukovic, Helsingbo. | 9.7 | | 10. Fitzgerald, Malbas | 9.5 |
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| Assists Per Game |
 | Farzad NOURI
Blackeberg
(179-G-82)
Avg: 5.5 |
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| 1. Nouri, Blackeberg | 5.5 | | 2. Lundin, Taby | 5.3 | | 3. Fitzgerald, Malbas | 5.0 | | 4. Kovacek, Talje | 4.8 | | 5. Ghebremeskel, Eag. | 4.8 | | 6. Hultman-Boye, Hag. | 4.8 | | 7. Rawlins, Up. | 4.8 | | 8. Kutra, Hoganas | 4.6 | | 9. Wazzi, Nassjo | 4.4 | | 10. Ryan, LF Future | 4.3 |
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| Steals Per Game |
 | John FITZGERALD
Malbas
(193-G-84)
Avg: 4.4 |
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| 1. Fitzgerald, Malbas | 4.4 | | 2. Rawlins, Up. | 3.1 | | 3. Wazzi, Nassjo | 3.1 | | 4. Feghadu, Jarva D. | 3.1 | | 5. Taylor, Eagles | 2.9 | | 6. Dilek, Fryshuset | 2.6 | | 7. Hultman-Boye, Hag. | 2.5 | | 8. Carbone, Jarva D. | 2.4 | | 9. Kutra, Hoganas | 2.4 | | 10. Dawit, Fryshuset | 2.4 |
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| Blocks Per Game |
 | Andre NILSSON
Orongo
(204-F/C-84)
Avg: 3 |
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| 1. Nilsson, Orongo | 3.0 | | 2. Robinson, Brahe B. | 2.3 | | 3. Flink, Helsingborg | 1.9 | | 4. Rawlins, Up. | 1.8 | | 5. Bergstrom, Black. | 1.8 | | 6. Taylor, Eagles | 1.8 | | 7. Urban, Eskilstuna | 1.4 | | 8. Femic, Eagles | 1.4 | | 9. Williams, Sanda | 1.4 | | 10. Sinani, Malbas | 1.3 |
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Standings - BasketEttan
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Standings - LNA
Stats Leaders LNA
| Points Per Game |
 | Mohammed ABUKAR
Lugano T.
(208-F-85)
Avg: 19.5 |
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| 1. Abukar, Lugano T. | 19.5 | | 2. Smith, Monthey | 19.1 | | 3. Barnette, Geneve | 18.5 | | 4. Burrows, Starwings | 18.1 | | 5. Yates, Fribourg | 17.4 | | 6. Uzas, SAV Vacallo | 17.2 | | 7. Calasan, Boncourt | 16.9 | | 8. Efevberha, Lugano | 16.7 | | 9. Jones, SAM M. | 16.4 | | 10. Schneiderman, SAV | 16.3 |
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| Rebounds Per Game |
 | Babacar TOURE
Geneve Lions
(205-F/C-85)
Avg: 10.1 |
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| 1. Toure, Geneve Lio. | 10.1 | | 2. Bing, Geneve Lions | 9.3 | | 3. Johnson, Starwings | 9.3 | | 4. Burrows, Starwings | 8.6 | | 5. Calasan, Boncourt | 8.3 | | 6. Barnette, Geneve | 8.2 | | 7. Knutson, BBC Nyon | 8.1 | | 8. Richards, Lugano T. | 7.8 | | 9. Allen, Boncourt | 7.7 | | 10. Esterkamp, Fribo. | 7.5 |
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| Assists Per Game |
 | Rickey GIBSON
SAV Vacallo
(191-G-84)
Avg: 7 |
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| 1. Gibson, SAV Vacallo | 7.0 | | 2. Jenkins, Starwings | 5.6 | | 3. Petkovic, Starw. | 5.5 | | 4. Draughan, Lugano | 4.9 | | 5. Petkovic, Fribourg | 4.2 | | 6. Thomas, BBC Nyon | 4.0 | | 7. Buscaglia, Geneve | 3.9 | | 8. Efevberha, Lugano | 3.8 | | 9. Bobetso, BBC Nyon | 3.7 | | 10. Barnette, Geneve | 3.5 |
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| Steals Per Game |
 | Miroslav PETKOVIC
Starw.
(183-G-88)
Avg: 3.2 |
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| 1. Petkovic, Starw. | 3.2 | | 2. Gibson, SAV Vacallo | 2.8 | | 3. Gugino, SAM M. | 2.6 | | 4. Jenkins, Starwings | 2.4 | | 5. Efevberha, Lugano | 2.4 | | 6. Boylan, Monthey | 2.4 | | 7. Thomas, BBC Nyon | 2.3 | | 8. Stockalper, Lugano | 2.2 | | 9. Jones, SAM M. | 2.2 | | 10. Sloan, SAV Vacallo | 2.2 |
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| Blocks Per Game |
| Babacar TOURE
Geneve Lions
(205-F/C-85)
Avg: 3.1 |
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| 1. Toure, Geneve Lio. | 3.1 | | 2. Johnson, Starwings | 2.1 | | 3. Knutson, BBC Nyon | 1.5 | | 4. Salaam, Monthey | 1.4 | | 5. Matter, Starwings | 1.3 | | 6. Albrecht, Starw. | 1.0 | | 7. Barnette, Geneve | 1.0 | | 8. Burrows, Starwings | 1.0 | | 9. Molteni, SAM M. | 0.9 | | 10. Dubas, Monthey | 0.9 |
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Al-Jaish wins Syrian Federation Cup Basketball 2011/2012
- by Eurobasket News
Al-Jaish wins Syrian Federation Cup Basketball 2011/2012 as they beat AL- Jalaa in the Final. The winners reached 78:71 after a successful second half. AL- Jalaa led 18-14 after the first period, but could not keep the lead for good. Al-Jaish added 23-20 in the second period and then 24-20 in the third quarter.
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Standings - D1
Who will be in the play-offs: Bizerte or Monastir?
- by Kristian Santiago
Ten days ago, The game between CA Bizerte and US Monastir had to be stopped due to violence on the court. Monastir had been announced as the winner, but it was not made clear if the 49-43 has been taken over into the standings or a 2-0 forfeit-win due to the incidents without any points for CAB? No decisions had been made by the federation back then so the outcome of the game remained unknown to all parties involved. After the end of the preliminary stage, both CAB and USM are on fourth place tied and a decision has to be made by the FTBB to decide which team advances to the play-offs. Whatever the decision will be, the involved teams will be fielding a protest that is for sure...
Already qualified for the play-offs are: Sahel, Rades, Kairouan, La Goulette, Tunis, Ezzahra and Nabeul.
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Unics blasts Fenerbahce Ulker in second half for 76-71 win
- by Eurobasket News
Unics - Fenerbahce Ulker 76-71
The Euroleague newcomer continues to impress. Unics Kazan was better than the reigning Turkish champion Fenerbahce Ulker 76-71 on Wednesday night for 1-0 score in Group G of the Euroleague Top 16. Participants of this pool are also Panathinaikos and Emporio Armani Milano. Vladimir Veremeenko (208-F-84) was a key player in Unics with 17 points and 11 rebounds (valuation 32). Petr Samoylenko (185-G-77) also had double-double of 16 pts and 10 assists, while Henry Domercant (192-G-80, college: E.Illinois) and Terrell Lyday (190-G-79, college: BYU) were two others players with 16 points for the Russians. In Fener, Bojan Bogdanovic (203-G/F-89) collected 24 points. Omer Onan (194-G-78) had 12 and James Gist (205-F-86) stopped to 8 pts. Unics exploded in the second half to win this game. They were down by 17 at the HT (24-41), but managed to cut the margin to 53-56 before the last quarter and after that made crucial 17-6 run. It was 70-62 with 2 minutes to go. Bojan Bogdanovic kept FB Ulker alive with a clutch triple before Omer Onan narrowed the gap to 4 from the line with 1:18 remaining. But Vladimir Veremeenko scored at the other side and practically sealed the win for Unics. In the next round, Unics will play against Panathinaikos in Athens. Fenerbahce Ulker will host Emporio Armani.
Unics: Vladimir Veremeenko 17+11 boards, Petr Samoylenko 16+10 as, Henry Domercant 16, Terrell Lyday 16
Fenerbahce Ulker: Bojan Bogdanovic 24, Omer Onan 12, James Gist 8
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Buck Harvey: Salad days gone, Duncan finds a way to stay young
- by David Edole
ORLANDO-- Tim Duncan (208-C/F-76, college: Wake Forest) ordered light Tuesday night. He had a Caesar salad.
And that made you sick?
Bad eggs, bad dressing, Duncan sighed. Something bad.
So Duncan was up most of the night in his Orlando hotel room. In and out, he said, when it was mostly out, and he missed the team meeting Wednesday morning.
Gregg Popovich didnt want him to play against the Magic, and Duncans response was to the point.
He told me to go fish, Popovich said.
Duncan had worked too hard during the lockout to miss nights such as these. Popovich wasnt going to keep Duncan from Dwight Howard, nor was a Caesar salad.
And this is how the Spurs won their first road game of the season.
They won it for other reasons, and the schedule was one. The Magic were not only on the third night of three games in a row, but Howard had also put in 39 minutes the night before.
Duncan, thanks to LeBron James, played less than 27 in Miami.
Then there was Tony Parker, coming alive for a burst; a Gary Neal 3-pointer that fell, in part, because one eventually had to; and the Magics J.J. Redick being about a second too late in overtime.
But none of it happens if Duncan isnt cradling the game as lovingly as he does the basketball just before the tip. He spent the summer dropping both his body fat and a few thousand jump shots, and the result was clear Wednesday.
He was fresh, Popovich said, when he had expected something else from a sick man. How he pivoted, and how he started and stopped, and how he moved across the lane, all of that was special. Its a tribute to what he has done to get ready for this season.
Duncan isnt on his farewell tour. Most in the organization think he will try to play two to three more seasons after this one. Parker restated that again Wednesday.
But Duncan is also at a place where he takes nothing for granted. Add Howard to the equation, and a chance for Duncan to test himself yet again, and the night was mandatory.
Asked if he got amped up for Howard, Duncan nodded. If you dont, Duncan said, you will get destroyed.
The numbers told of that. While Parker said Duncan was unbelievable on Dwight, imagine what Howard would have done without Duncan being unbelievable. Howard finished with 24 points and 25 rebounds.
Still, Howard didnt score in the fourth quarter. And from the opening play to Redicks too-late heave, Duncan pitted his knowledge and professionalism against Howards freakish physical ability.
They are opposites, both in age and emotions. While Duncan handled his own free agency years ago by privately assessing his options (coincidentally, Orlando was one of his options), Howard has turned his into a show.
Their differences were on the court Wednesday, too. Duncan remained typically stoic, and Howard went from playfully smiling to frustrated. Late in the third quarter, bothered by Duncan and the refs, Howard plowed into Duncan for an offensive foul.
They would trade hips and elbows the rest of the way. And shortly after Popovich ran a play in which Danny Green set up Duncan in the final seconds of regulation, Orlando had 0.3 seconds left on the clock.
Thinking about a lob?
Yes, Duncan with a tone that suggested he remembered everything.
In February of 2007 in Orlando, Howard went up over Duncan to take an inbounds pass at the buzzer to dunk and beat the Spurs.
I told Dwight tonight, Duncan said with a smile, thats not happening again.
So they went to overtime, contrasts to the end. Duncan tossed in a jumper for the lead, with Popovich leaning with body language on the sideline. Howard followed with a roaring dunk after an offensive rebound.
Popovich called time to draw up Neals 3. As Duncan disgustingly went to the bench, a fan yelled what hes been hearing for a while. Youre OLD!
But not too old, not after last summer. Not this night.
bharvey@express-news.net
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Standings
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Vukosavljevic's double-double lands him Player of the Week award
- by Eurobasket News
27-year old power forward Vladan Vukosavljevic (206-F/C-84, agency: Beo Basket) put on an amazing game in the last round for Halychyna and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 22.
He had a double-double of 35 points and 13 rebounds, while his team lost the game against Kryvbasbasket (#11, 8-15) 95-101. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on the top of the standings. Halychyna maintains the 14th position in Ukrainian league. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked at the very bottom. They already lost 21 games and recorded just two victories. Vukosavljevic turned to be Halychyna's top player in his first season with the team. Vladan Vukosavljevic averages this season 18.3ppg and 11.1rpg.
Second best performed player last round was Willie Solomon (187-G-78, agency: New Trend Agency) of Cherkasy. He is American guard in his first season at Cherkasy. In the last game Solomon recorded impressive 32 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists. Bad luck as Cherkasy lost that game 71-84 to the higher-ranked BC Kyiv (#8, 11-12). Cherkasy is still second from the bottom in the standings. 16 lost games are too many comparing to just six victories Cherkasy managed to get this year. Solomon is a newcomer at Cherkasy and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.4ppg (#1). He also recorded 4.4 assists per game.
Third place about best performers goes to center Shawn King (208-C-82) of BC Odessa (#6). King scored 22 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). Despite King's great performance BC Odessa lost 76-88 to the lower-ranked Mykolaiv (#10, 9-14). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing BC Odessa needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 14 victories and 9 lost games. King has a great season in Ukraine. After 23 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.0ppg (6th best) and rebounds with 11.0rpg (2nd best). He also has 2.3bpg and FGP: 60.7%.
Other top performing players last week:
4. Keddric Mays (183-G-84) of Halychyna - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists
5. Brian Greene (195-G/F-83) of Hoverla - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Rodney Green (195-F/G-88) of Mykolaiv - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists
7. Stanley Pringle (184-PG-87) of DniproAzot - 28 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Dante Swanson (178-PG-81) of Hoverla - 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists
9. James Florence (185-G-88) of Kryvbasbasket - 23 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists
10. Zach Morley (203-F-83) of Budivelnyk - 15 points and 7 rebounds
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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Anibal Zahle To the Semi Final After Winnig over Hoops
- by Captin Andy
Dubai International Championship
On Wednesday and on the second game of the Quarter Final
Anibal Zahle Wins over Hoops, 65-62.
Anibal Zahle was doing good during the match ,
except in the last two minutes of the Game where Anibal players seems to relent which made Hoops players
wake up and take advantage of the Situation!
Hoops almost stole the winnig from Anibal,
but Anibal playerS experience saved them in the last seconds
and Anibal ended up the game to their favor and to the Semi-Final.
Thursday Game , Sagesse meets Foolad
- by Captin Andy
Dubai International Championship
On Thursday , The Quarter Final Games are:
Al Ahli Dubai Vs Al Matty , at 5:00pm.
Al Hekmah (Sagesse) Vs Iranian Foolad , at 7:00pm.
The question is Will Sagesse Keep their Chain of winnig.
or Will Foolad be able to prove that they are Good enough
to compete on the Title ?!
All games are held in Maktoum bin Mohammad hall in
Al Ahli Dubai Club and all the timing is UAE timing.
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Youngblood please to be going home
- by Paul Nilsen
After just over a year away from the club, Robert Youngblood (200-F-69, college: Southern) returns to Prestige Homes MK Lions this weekend.
The veteran forward re-signed for the Lions this week after spending the opening weeks of the season with Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders and in a strange twist of fate hell make his second debut for MK against the Riders on Saturday evening.
The 41-year-old cant wait to get back on the court and hopes to bring some leadership to a young Lions side: Yeah, Im looking forward to it he said.
Milton Keynes is the last place I won a trophy in this country, I had six years there and it feels like home. I hope I can give some extra experience to the young guys and push them over the top.
While he hadnt played since late October, Youngblood is ready for the challenge as Lions travel to the John Sandford Sports Centre: Ive been keeping in shape, though Mike [New] runs some very hard practices and this team runs a bit quicker than Im used to. But over the last week or so Ive been stepping it up, and I hope I can come in, plug a few holes and give the guys some veteran leadership.
As he prepares to face his old side. Youngblood admits that it will be strange playing the Riders especially as Yorick Williams has made the reverse trip after four years with the Lions: I was with Riders most of last year, and part of this season, and Im looking forward to playing against them. Theyve good players in every position and theyre one of the top teams in the BBL. But well look to use the game as a stepping stone to improve and mover up the table.
Itll be kind of strange facing Yorick, weve sort of swapped over, but Im looking forward to it. I might hear a few boos from the Leicester fans, but I expect that its part of the game and Ill relish it.
So, having been in the BBL since the 1994/5 season when he was the first captain of the original Leopards, the big question is: how long can the veteran big man keep going: Im not the oldest in league, Im pretty sure thats Shawn Myers, and I still feel pretty good. I only trained twice a week with Lions in the time I was there, and thats saved my body and its not worn out yet.
So will I be back next year? Well, I wont say yes, and I wont say no. well see how it goes.
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Standings - LUB
Stats Leaders - LUB
| Points Per Game |
 | Brandon BROWN
Trouville
(201-F-85)
Avg: 24.8 |
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| 1. Brown, Trouville | 24.8 | | 2. Keenan, Larre B. | 23.9 | | 3. Humphrey, Bigua | 23.8 | | 4. Crews, Cader | 23.5 | | 5. Herring, Bohemios | 22.7 | | 6. Roland, Sayago | 22.1 | | 7. Eddie, Cordon | 21.7 | | 8. Gale, Olimpia | 21.4 | | 9. McCullough, Un.Atl. | 21.2 | | 10. Johnson, Olimpia | 21.0 |
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| Rebounds Per Game |
 | Ryan HUMPHREY
Bigua
(203-C/F-79)
Avg: 43.8 |
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| 1. Humphrey, Bigua | 43.8 | | 2. Polk, Montevideo | 14.1 | | 3. Shellman, Sayago | 12.8 | | 4. Wilborn, Un.Atleti. | 12.8 | | 5. Passos, Hebraica | 10.9 | | 6. Keenan, Larre B. | 10.8 | | 7. Crews, Cader | 10.7 | | 8. Jackson, Defensor | 10.1 | | 9. Douglas, Bohemios | 9.8 | | 10. Haller, Montevideo | 9.2 |
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| Assists Per Game |
 | Gustavo BARRERA
Hebraica
(194-G-85)
Avg: 8.8 |
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| 1. Barrera, Hebraica | 8.8 | | 2. Fitipaldo, Malvin | 5.6 | | 3. Gonzalez, Aguada | 5.5 | | 4. Taboada, Larre B. | 5.0 | | 5. Silvarrey, Sayago | 4.8 | | 6. Vidal, Bigua | 4.7 | | 7. Muro, Aguada | 4.6 | | 8. Garcia Moral., Big. | 4.6 | | 9. Jennings, Cordon | 4.6 | | 10. Tornaria, Trouvil. | 4.3 |
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| Steals Per Game |
 | Derrick MILLER
Cordon
(202-C/F-78)
Avg: 2.8 |
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| 1. Miller, Cordon | 2.8 | | 2. Shellman, Sayago | 2.5 | | 3. Tornaria, Trouville | 2.5 | | 4. Barrera, Hebraica | 2.5 | | 5. Clarkson, Larre B. | 2.4 | | 6. Garcia Moral., Big. | 2.3 | | 7. Brown, Trouville | 2.3 | | 8. Aguilera, Trouville | 2.2 | | 9. Silvarrey, Sayago | 2.1 | | 10. Evans, Cader | 2.1 |
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| Blocks Per Game |
 | Albert JACKSON
Olimpia
(211-F/C-88)
Avg: 2.3 |
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| 1. Jackson, Olimpia | 2.3 | | 2. Wilborn, Un.Atleti. | 2.2 | | 3. Humphrey, Bigua | 1.9 | | 4. Polk, Montevideo | 1.8 | | 5. Clarkson, Larre B. | 1.7 | | 6. Herring, Bohemios | 1.7 | | 7. Crews, Cader | 1.6 | | 8. McCoy, Sayago | 1.5 | | 9. Augustus, Hebraica | 1.5 | | 10. Suarez, Cordon | 1.4 |
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Allen leads Bohemios to the LUB second stage
- by Hector Lopez
Rammel Allen (210-C-79, college: Bridgeport) netted 30 points with 15 rebounds and 7 blocks, leading Bohemios to beat Welcome 100-70 and his team advanced to play the Uruguayan League second Stage. Also for Bohemios Jamaal Douglas (201-F-85, college: E.Kentucky) added 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. For Welcome Jimmy Boston (201-F-77, college: N.C.Central) scored 12 points with 6 rebounds and Kevin Nelson (192-G-84, college: Park) added 6 points with 6 rebounds. The other teams classified for the 2nd stage, called Super Liga, were Hebraica y Macabi, Malvin, Welcome, Aguada, Trouville, Bigua, all from Montevideo and Wanderers (Paysandu), Anastasia (Fray Bentos), Plaza (Nueva Helvecia) and Lagomar (Canelones). There is still one place for the winner of an extra game to be played by Defensor Sporting and Union Atletica, next Saturday.
The other results for the last round for the first stage were:
Hebraica 87 - Matthew Freije (207-F-81, agency: Priority Sports, college: Vanderbilt) 28 points 8 rebounds 3 blocks, Hatila Passos (211-C-86, college: N.Mexico St.) 19 points 14 rebounds
Guruyu Waston - Craig Craft (191-G-87, college: S.Mississippi) 20 points 3 rebounds, Timothy Frost (208-C-80, college: Utah) 19 points 19 rebounds
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Sayago 89 - German Silvarrey (173-PG-87) 33 points, Terence Shellman (199-F-78) 19 pooints 4 rebounds, Jason McCoy (206-F/C-82, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) 22 points 2 rebounds
Defensor Sporting 78 - Christopher Jackson (208-C-81, college: N.Mexico St.) 22 points 6 rebounds, Rashad Chase (201-F/C-87, college: Georgia St.) 14 points 9 rebounds
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Union Atletica 84 - O'Louis McCullough (198-G/F-82, college: Francis Marion) 32 points 7 rebounds, Elgrace Wilborn (203-F-83, college: W.Kentucky) 12 points 16 rebounds 5 blocks
Bigua 68 - Emilio Taboada (191-F-82) 21 points 3 assists, DeVaughn Lamont (208-F-84, agency: 011 Sports, college: CS Monterey) 6 points 3 rebounds, 1 block
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Aguada 76 - Steffphon Pettigrew (195-F, college: W.Kentucky) 19 points 8 rebounds 1 block 2 assists, Brian Craig (206-C-79, college: Miles) 7 points 12 rebounds
Olimpia 57 - Albert Jackson (211-F/C-88, college: Georgia) 11 points 5 rebounds 2 blocks, Michael Gale (193-G-82, college: Centenary) 3 points 2 rebounds
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Malvin 78 - Anthony Myles (208-F/C-82, agency: KMG Sports Management, college: Xavier) 19 points 7 rebounds, Christopher Jeffries (199-F-80, college: Wash.-St.Louis) 13 points 5 rebounds, Nicolas Borsellino 20 points 11 rebounds
Cordon 70 - Timothy Jennings (193-G-83, college: Gardner-Webb) 27 points 8 rebounds,
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Montevideo 83 - Federico Haller (198-F-88) 26 points 8 rebounds, Otis Polk (206-C-88, college: Bowling Green) 8 points 9 revbounds 2 blocks, Daniel Gilbert (198-G-83, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management, college: Buffalo) 16 points 8 rebounds 2 blocks
Trouville 75 - Brandon Brown (201-F-85, college: CS San Bernar.) 30 points 14 rebounds 2 assists, Brad Kanis (218-C-84, college: Grand Canyon) 2 points 6 rebounds 1 block
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The game Larre Borges-Cader was not played.
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Venezuelans Abroad - Hector Aguilar (Southwest) with hot streak in NAIA
- by Francisco Vega
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan PG Hector Aguilar (186-G-89) has started to become a huge factor in the recent four-game winning streak of the Southwest New Mexico Mustangs, as he's averaged 17.6 points per game in his last three games played, as part of the 2011-2012 season of NAIA's Division 1 college basketball in the United States.
Aguilar, a former player of Lara State's U18 Team and Patterson Prep School, netted 18 points against Northern New Mexico, 20 against Langston and 15 against Bacone. He's now averaging 6.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in 12 games. He's also shooting for a 40.4 per cent from the three-point line. He had started the season in a reserve role but as the minutes increased, so did his stat line.
Meanwhile, PG-SG Javier Valdez (184-G/F-88), of the Ashford Saints, continues to be one of the best players both in his team and the conference. His Iowa team is enjoying with his overall stats, as he's supported his teammates with 11.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in 17 games.
Venezuelans Abroad - Dennison Rodriguez (Casper College) efficient in NJCAA
- by Francisco Vega
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan PF Dennison Rodriguez (202-F-89) was able to help the Casper College Thunderbirds with 10-plus point efforts in their two more recent matches, both victories over Eastern Wyoming (81-74) and Little Big Horn (132-74), improving his overall stats and slowly becoming one of his team's main weapons at both ends of the court.
Rodriguez netted 10 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and added an assists and two steals in the match against Eastern Wyoming on January 17th. A day later, he was part of the blowout against Little Big Horn with 12 points, 6 rebounds and a steal.
The 22 year-old former talent of Marinos de Anzoategui's rookie camps is now averaging 6.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in 15 games in the 2011-2012 season.
Venezuelans Abroad - Luis Bethelmy and Gregory Vargas to Semis in Mexico
- by Francisco Vega
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelans Luis Bethelmy (200-F/C-86) and Gregory Vargas (182-PG-86) helped Halcones Rojos de Veracruz completed a sweep over Barreteros de Zacatecas (4-0) and advanced to the Semifinals round in Mexico's 2011-2012 Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP).
Veracruz won 81-66 in Game 4 as Vargas tallied 16 points with 4 rebounds and 3 assists and Bethelmy supported him with 12 points and 3 boards. Vargas averaged 17.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in the series, while Bethelmy averaged 10.5 points and 5.0 rebounds.
Meanwhile, David Cubillan (183-PG-87) and Jose Vargas (196-G/F-82) couldn't avoid the elimination of Soles de Mexicali, as they lost their Quarter Finals series against Pioneros de Quintana Roo, 4-1. Game 5 was a victory for Pioneros, 85-74. Cubillan finished up with 10 points, 2 rebounds and an assist and Vargas added 9 points and an assist in that game.
Cubillan and Vargas will return to Venezuela alongside coach Ivan Deniz and assistant coach Ronald Guillen . Cubillan, Deniz and Guillen will report to the preseason of Trotamundos de Carabobo and Vargas will go to the team he was traded to, Marinos de Anzoategui.
Other Venezuelans are still in the hunt for a spot in the Semifinals. Juan Herrera (197-F-81) and his Halcones de Xalapa defeated Toros de Nuevo Laredo 76-74 in Game 5 to get closer in the series (3-2) and keep the hope alive. Herrera played 19 minutes and ended with 11 points, 3 rebounds and a block.
Nestor Colmenares (203-F-87) and his Huracanes de Tampico were defeated by Fuerza Regia Monterrey in Game 5, 78-75 and are now one game shy of elimination. Colmenares played 22 minutes, scored 10 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and added a block and a steal.
Venezuelans Abroad - Greivis Vasquez and the Hornets burned by Grizzlies (NBA)
- by Francisco Vega
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan PG Greivis Vasquez (198-PG-87) and the New Orleans Hornets are lost in the road that leads to victories. Another defeat made them drop to 3-11 in the 2011-2012 season of the NBA, this time in another clash against his former team, Memphis Grizzlies, 93-87 as hosts.
Vasquez played 16:48 minutes with 4 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals, but got blocked 3 times in attempted shots. He scored 2 of 6 two-point attempts and missed his only three-point shot of the night.
Memphis enjoyed an inspired night by Marc Gasol (212-C-85), who scored 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and also contributed with 7 assists. He was followed by Mike Conley (186-PG-87) with a double double of 18 points and 10 assists, O.J. Mayo (196-G-87) with 16 coming off the bench, Tony Allen (193-G-82) with 12 and Rudy Gay (206-F/G-86) with 12.
New Orleans's best scorers were Jarrett Jack (191-PG-83) with 28 points and 7 assists and Trevor Ariza (203-F-85) with 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Vasquez, who recently turned 25 years old, is now averaging 5.6 points, 3.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds per game in 14 games. Last season, with the Memphis Grizzlies and in his first full season in the NBA, he averaged 3.6 points, 2.2 assists and 1.1 rebounds per game in 70 games.
Venezuelans Abroad - Greg Echenique explodes against Missouri State (NCAA)
- by Francisco Vega
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan PF-C Gregory Echenique (205-C-90), of the Creighton Blue Jays (17-2 and 7-1 in conference games) had one of his best overall performances in the 2011-2012 season of the NCAA against one of the toughest opponentes in the Missouri Valley Conference, Missouri State, by helping his team with 16 points and 7 rebounds in a tight victory as visitors, 66-65, in Springfield, Missouri.
Echenique played 30 minutes, scored 5 of 6 two-point attempts and was perfect from the free-throw line (6-6). Two of his 7 rebounds were in the offensive end and he added 2 blocks. His team improved to an all-time 10-0 whenever Echenique scores more than 15 points in a game.
Doug McDermott (200-F-92), the team's offensive star, added 15 points with 6 rebounds. For Missouri State, Anthony Downing (180-G-89) scored 14 points and Kyle Weems (198-F-89) followed him with 13.
Echenique is now averaging 9.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game in 17 games.
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Marshall's 27 points give him Player of the Week award
- by Eurobasket News
29-year old guard Rawle Marshall (201-G-82) put on an amazing game in the last round for BC Astana and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 17.
He had the game-high 27 points adding four rebounds for BC Astana in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Kalev/Cramo (#9, 1-10) 75-73. BC Astana maintains the 7th position in VTB United League . BC Astana is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 5-7 record. In the team's last game Marshall had a remarkable 77.8% from 2-point range. He turned to be BC Astana's top player in his first season with the team. Oakland University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Marshall is in league's top in points (3rd best: 16.5ppg) and averages solid 60.5% FGP and 41.4% from behind 3-point line.
Second best performed player last round was Bamba Fall (216-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo. He is Senegalese center in his first season at Kalev/Cramo. In the last game Fall recorded impressive double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Kalev/Cramo was edged by slightly higher-ranked BC Astana (#7, 5-7) 75-73. Kalev/Cramo managed to keep the same 9th spot in the standings. 10 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Kalev/Cramo managed to get this year. Fall is a newcomer at Kalev/Cramo and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often.
Third place about best performers goes to guard Aliaksandr Kudrautsau (190-G-80) of Minsk-2006 (#9). Kudrautsau scored 27 points. Despite Kudrautsau's great performance Minsk-2006 lost 81-90 to the higher-ranked Azovmash (#5, 5-5). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Minsk-2006 can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have awful season losing so far all 10 games. Too bad for Kudrautsau he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Kudrautsau has individually a great season in VTB United League. After 10 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.4ppg (6th best).
Other top performing players last week:
4. Branko Cvetkovic (200-G/F-84) of BC Astana - 14 points and 7 rebounds
5. Vladimir Veremeenko (208-F-84) of Unics - 12 points and 9 rebounds
6. Robertas Javtokas (211-C-80) of Zalgiris - 11 points and 8 rebounds
7. Jerry Johnson (183-G-82) of BC Astana - 18 points and 3 assists
8. Justin Hawkins (201-F-85) of Minsk-2006 - 11 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists
9. Paulius Jankunas (205-F-84) of Zalgiris - 11 points and 6 rebounds
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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Partizan crushed Vojvodina by 40, Dabovic scores 34
- by Zeljko Zule
League leading Partizan crushed Vojvodina 100-60 in the last game of Round 12. They led 60-34 at halftime and shot 65 percent (13-of-20) for 3-point. Milica Dabovic (175-PG-82) scored 34 points on shooting 5-o-f6 behind the 3-point line, grabbed 7 rebounds and handed out 5 assists, Mirjana Beronja posted 14 points and Tamara Radocaj had 12 points, 9 assists and 6 steals. Vojvodina was led by Jovana Popovic with 16 points and Vladinka erak collected 13 points and 9 rebounds.
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Round 11: Olimpia GrGAU is defeated by Kibirkstis-Tiche
- by Eurobasket News
There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Baltic League.
The game between second ranked Belarusian Olimpia GrGAU (7-3) and fourth ranked Lithuanian Kibirkstis-Tiche (6-4) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Olimpia GrGAU was defeated by Kibirkstis-Tiche in a tough game in Grodno 86-91. The guests trailed by 12 points after three quarters before their 37-20 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Olimpia GrGAU helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for center Gintare Petronyte (196-89) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. American guard Sakellie Daniels (170-84, college: Charlotte) helped adding 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Russian-Ukrainian center Lyubov Alyoshkina (203-81) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Olimpia GrGAU's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kibirkstis-Tiche have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Sirenos. Olimpia GrGAU at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Grodno. Second ranked Belarusian host Olimpia GrGAU (7-3) defeated 3rd placed Lithuanian Sirenos (6-4) 63-52. It was an exceptional evening for Russian-Ukrainian center Lyubov Alyoshkina (203-81) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Anna Pokoiova accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds. Olimpia GrGAU's coach Aliaksandr Shimkovyak allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Center Kristina Alminaite (204-90) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Sirenos in the defeat. Olimpia GrGAU maintains second place with 7-3 record behind leader Gorizont. Newly promoted Sirenos keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Kibirkstis-Tiche. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Grodno supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Lithuanian Kibirkstis-Tiche (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Belarusian Victoria-UOR (1-9). Kibirkstis-Tiche smashed Victoria-UOR 91-58 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Egle Sniokaite who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Alena Martynava produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kibirkstis-Tiche have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Sirenos. Victoria-UOR lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Grodno supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Lithuanian Sirenos (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Belarusian Victoria-UOR (1-9). Sirenos smashed Victoria-UOR 80-41. Rasa Zemantauskaite orchestrated the victory by scoring 32 points and 9 rebounds. Victoria-UOR's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Newly promoted Sirenos maintains third place with 6-4 record having just one points less than leader Gorizont, which they share with Kibirkstis-Tiche. Victoria-UOR lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Olimpia - Kibirkstis-Tiche 86-91
The game between second ranked Belarusian Olimpia GrGAU (7-3) and fourth ranked Lithuanian Kibirkstis-Tiche (6-4) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Olimpia GrGAU was defeated by Kibirkstis-Tiche in a tough game in Grodno 86-91. The guests trailed by 12 points after three quarters before their 37-20 charge, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Olimpia GrGAU helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for center Gintare Petronyte (196-89) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. American guard Sakellie Daniels (170-84, college: Charlotte) helped adding 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Kibirkstis-Tiche players scored in double figures. Russian-Ukrainian center Lyubov Alyoshkina (203-81) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Ukrainian forward Anna Pokoiova (188-87) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Olimpia GrGAU's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kibirkstis-Tiche have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Sirenos. Olimpia GrGAU at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Olimpia: A.Pokoiova 22+5reb+3ast, L.Alyoshkina 19+8reb+3ast, K.Kashlei 10+1reb+1ast, M.Papova 8+11reb+2ast, A.Iordan 8+3reb+1ast, V.Shmatova 7+2reb+2ast
Kibirkstis-Tiche: G.Petronyte 22+16reb+2ast, E.Sniokaite 18+1reb+1ast, S.Galdikaite 14+8reb+3ast, K.Vengryte 13+5reb+2ast, S.Daniels 11+10reb+6ast, D.Belickaite 6+2reb
gschID: 149775
Victoria - Kibirkstis-Tiche 58-91
The game in Grodno supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Lithuanian Kibirkstis-Tiche (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Belarusian Victoria-UOR (1-9). Kibirkstis-Tiche smashed Victoria-UOR 91-58 on Wednesday. The game without a history. Kibirkstis-Tiche led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Kibirkstis-Tiche forced 25 Victoria-UOR turnovers and outrebounded them 56-37 including 23 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kibirkstis-Tiche made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Egle Sniokaite (178-88) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Justina Kraujunaite (174-95) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. Forward Alena Martynava (187-94) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and forward Viyaleta Kiuliak (181-96) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kibirkstis-Tiche have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Sirenos. Victoria-UOR lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Victoria: V.Kiuliak 16+6reb, A.Martynava 15+12reb+1ast, A.Holubeva 9+3reb+1ast, N.Haryna 5+5reb, M.Khmara 4+3reb+4ast, N.Pratskaila 3+4reb+2ast
Kibirkstis-Tiche: E.Sniokaite 18+6reb+1ast, D.Belickaite 13+4reb+5ast, J.Kraujunaite 13+4reb+5ast, G.Sniokaite 9+6reb+1ast, S.Daniels 7+2ast, S.Dreimane 7+7reb+3ast
gschID: 149772
Olimpia - Sirenos 63-52
The game between Top Four teams took place in Grodno. Second ranked Belarusian host Olimpia GrGAU (7-3) defeated 3rd placed Lithuanian Sirenos (6-4) 63-52. The game was mostly controlled by Olimpia GrGAU. Sirenos was better in third quarter 13-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was an exceptional evening for Russian-Ukrainian center Lyubov Alyoshkina (203-81) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Ukrainian forward Anna Pokoiova (188-87) accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Olimpia GrGAU's coach Aliaksandr Shimkovyak allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Center Kristina Alminaite (204-90) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and guard Rasa Zemantauskaite (177-81) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Sirenos in the defeat. Olimpia GrGAU maintains second place with 7-3 record behind leader Gorizont. Newly promoted Sirenos keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Kibirkstis-Tiche. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sirenos: K.Alminaite 15+9reb+1ast, E.Taraseviciute 15+5reb+1ast, R.Zemantauskaite 13+9reb+1ast, E.Liutkute 7+4reb, M.Sukyte 2+4reb+2ast, I.Stankeviciute 0
Olimpia: L.Alyoshkina 17+10reb+3ast, K.Kashlei 15+3reb+1ast, A.Pokoiova 11+8reb+1ast, V.Shmatova 9+1ast, M.Shoniker 4+6reb, M.Papova 3+6reb+1ast
gschID: 149773
Victoria - Sirenos 41-80
The game in Grodno supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Lithuanian Sirenos (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Belarusian Victoria-UOR (1-9). Sirenos smashed Victoria-UOR 80-41. The game without a history. Sirenos led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Victoria-UOR to just 4 points in third quarter and to 12 points in second half. Sirenos made 26-of-34 charity shots (76.5 percent) during the game, while Victoria-UOR only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded Victoria-UOR 47-35 including 33 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Victoria-UOR helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Guard Rasa Zemantauskaite (177-81) orchestrated the victory by scoring 32 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Egle Taraseviciute (182-90) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Viyaleta Kiuliak (181-96) answered with 12 points and 7 rebounds and guard Marya Khmara (167-95) added 6 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Victoria-UOR. Victoria-UOR's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Newly promoted Sirenos maintains third place with 6-4 record having just one points less than leader Gorizont, which they share with Kibirkstis-Tiche. Victoria-UOR lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Victoria: V.Kiuliak 12+7reb, N.Haryna 7+5reb, A.Holubeva 6+4reb+1ast, M.Khmara 6+5reb+2ast, N.Pratskaila 2+3reb, H.Tsarevich 2+1reb+2ast
Sirenos: R.Zemantauskaite 32+9reb+3ast, K.Alminaite 14+12reb, E.Taraseviciute 11+12reb+4ast, I.Kersulyte 7+4reb+4ast, G.Gurklyte 6+4reb, E.Liutkute 5+5reb+2ast
gschID: 149774
Standings
Stats Leaders
| Points Per Game |
 | Olga MAZNICHENKO
Tim-S.
(187-F-91)
Avg: 24.8 |
|
| 1. Maznichenko, Tim-S. | 24.8 | | 2. Ievtushenko, Frank. | 20.4 | | 3. Basko, TTT Riga | 19.9 | | 4. Nikolai, KK Talli. | 17.9 | | 5. Petronyte, Kibirk. | 17.7 | | 6. Krastina, TTT Riga | 17.6 | | 7. Zemantauskai., Sir. | 15.7 | | 8. Gavryliuk, Tim-Scuf | 15.5 | | 9. Matsko, Tim-Scuf | 15.0 | | 10. Alminaite, Sirenos | 14.8 |
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| Rebounds Per Game |
 | Ashley WALLACE
KK Talli.
(183-C-85)
Avg: 11.1 |
|
| 1. Wallace, KK Talli. | 11.1 | | 2. Alyoshkina, Olimpia | 9.9 | | 3. Maznichenko, Tim-S. | 9.5 | | 4. Taraseviciut., Sir. | 9.2 | | 5. Pazyuk, Frankivs. | 9.0 | | 6. Petronyte, Kibirk. | 9.0 | | 7. Alminaite, Sirenos | 9.0 | | 8. Ignatovich, Minsk. | 8.3 | | 9. Ievtushenko, Frank. | 8.0 | | 10. Niedola, TTT Riga | 8.0 |
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| Assists Per Game |
 | Sakellie DANIELS
Kibirk.
(170-G-84)
Avg: 6.3 |
|
| 1. Daniels, Kibirk. | 6.3 | | 2. Kashlei, Olimpia | 4.5 | | 3. Krastina, TTT Riga | 4.1 | | 4. Basko, TTT Riga | 3.9 | | 5. Gavryliuk, Tim-Scuf | 3.6 | | 6. Kraujunaite, Kibir. | 3.3 | | 7. Zemantauskai., Sir. | 3.3 | | 8. Miil, KK Talli. | 3.3 | | 9. Yakovits, Minsk. | 3.2 | | 10. Maznichenko, Tim-. | 3.1 |
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| Steals Per Game |
 | Ieva KRASTINA
TTT Riga
(175-G/F-90)
Avg: 3.8 |
|
| 1. Krastina, TTT Riga | 3.8 | | 2. Belickaite, Kibirk. | 3.8 | | 3. Nialepka, Victoria | 3.0 | | 4. Basko, TTT Riga | 2.9 | | 5. Murauskaya, Olimpia | 2.8 | | 6. Epnere, TTT J. | 2.5 | | 7. Puu, KK Tallina U. | 2.5 | | 8. Nikolai, KK Talli. | 2.4 | | 9. Daniels, Kibirk. | 2.3 | | 10. Khmara, Victoria | 2.2 |
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| Blocks Per Game |
 | Gintare PETRONYTE
Kibirk.
(196-C-89)
Avg: 3.7 |
|
| 1. Petronyte, Kibirk. | 3.7 | | 2. Alminaite, Sirenos | 2.7 | | 3. Kiuliak, Victoria | 2.1 | | 4. Rashchenia, Olimpia | 1.5 | | 5. Komarnyak, Franki. | 1.5 | | 6. Alyoshkina, Olimpia | 1.4 | | 7. Jallai, Eclex Tall. | 1.3 | | 8. Preskienyte, Kibir. | 1.3 | | 9. Duboiyskaja, Berez. | 1.3 | | 10. Ievtushenko, Fran. | 1.1 |
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Dynamo Kursk blasts Gorizont to book EuroCup Quarterfinals ticket
- by Eurobasket News
Dynamo Kursk - Gorizont 78-53
As expected, Dynamo Kursk advanced to the EuroCup Quarterfinals. They outplayed Gorizont once again 78-53 for the final 160-108 victory after two games. Dynamo won the first game as a guest 55-82. At the next stage, the Russian squad will meet the winner of MBK Ruzomberok - Optimum TED duel. Ekaterina Lisina (202-C-87) exploded last night for Dynamo with 27 points and 14 rebounds. She reached valuation 46! Anna Petrakova (189-PF-84) had 20 points and 7 rebs, while Anastasia Bocharova (182-SF-77) helped her team with 11 points and 9 rebs. On the other side, Viktoriya Hasper (193-C-88) collected 13 points and 7 rebs in defeat. Tatyana Troina (188-F-81, college: S.Carolina) had double-double of 12 points and 12 rebs. Quarters: 15-10, 19-11, 29-15, 15-17. EuroCup Quarterfinals games are scheduled for the beginning of February.
Dynamo Kursk: Ekaterina Lisina 27+14 boards, Anna Petrakova 20+7 boards, Anastasia Bocharova 11+9 boards
Gorizont: Viktoriya Hasper 13+7 boards, Tatyana Troina 12+12 boards
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D1 Stats Leaders
| Points Per Game |
 | Emma MEESSEMAN
Blue C.
(192-C-93)
Avg: 17.3 |
|
| 1. Meesseman, Blue C. | 17.3 | | 2. Ballau, Spirou M. | 16.9 | | 3. Greene, Point Cha. | 16.3 | | 4. Vasovic, Houthalen | 16.1 | | 5. Conicelli, Jeugd G. | 15.5 | | 6. Jones, Dexia Namur | 15.0 | | 7. Deyaert, Waregem | 14.8 | | 8. Rosseel, Blue Cats | 14.8 | | 9. Tetschiag, Waregem | 14.6 | | 10. Raman, Waregem | 14.6 |
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| Rebounds Per Game |
 | Kayla TETSCHLAG
Waregem
(182-G/F-89)
Avg: 11.6 |
|
| 1. Tetschiag, Waregem | 11.6 | | 2. Greene, Point Cha. | 11.2 | | 3. Demirer, Spirou M. | 10.8 | | 4. Burks-Wiley, Casto. | 9.3 | | 5. Meesseman, Blue C. | 8.8 | | 6. Conicelli, Jeugd G. | 8.6 | | 7. Maes, Tulikivi. | 8.0 | | 8. Michiels, Spirou M. | 7.4 | | 9. Boonen, Kangoero. | 7.3 | | 10. Deyaert, Waregem | 7.3 |
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| Assists Per Game |
 | Krystel BALLAU
Spirou M.
(168-G-84)
Avg: 3.4 |
|
| 1. Ballau, Spirou M. | 3.4 | | 2. Blommaers, Houth. | 3.2 | | 3. Devliegher, Blue C. | 2.7 | | 4. Salvi, Houthalen | 2.6 | | 5. Vercauteren, Wareg. | 2.4 | | 6. Delaere, Kangoero. | 2.3 | | 7. Van Driel, Kangoe. | 2.1 | | 8. Meesseman, Blue C. | 2.1 | | 9. Rosseel, Blue Cats | 2.1 | | 10. Boonen, Kangoero. | 2.0 |
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| Steals Per Game |
 | Miete CELUS
Sint Katelijne
(175-G-91)
Avg: 3.2 |
|
| 1. Celus, Sint Kateli. | 3.2 | | 2. Mayombo, Point C. | 2.7 | | 3. Leemans, Sint K. | 2.7 | | 4. Deneil, Dexia Namur | 2.6 | | 5. Conicelli, Jeugd G. | 2.5 | | 6. Rosseel, Blue Cats | 2.5 | | 7. Greene, Point Cha. | 2.3 | | 8. Ibekwe, Dexia N. | 2.2 | | 9. Blommaers, Houth. | 2.2 | | 10. Meesseman, Blue | 2.0 |
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| Blocks Per Game |
| Emma MEESSEMAN
Blue C.
(192-C-93)
Avg: 1.6 |
|
| 1. Meesseman, Blue C. | 1.6 | | 2. Dochez, Willebroek | 1.3 | | 3. Boonen, Kangoero. | 1.0 | | 4. Nauwelaers, Sint K. | 0.9 | | 5. VanMalderen, Dexia | 0.8 | | 6. Hendrickx, Kangoe. | 0.8 | | 7. Burks-Wiley, Casto. | 0.8 | | 8. Vasovic, Houthalen | 0.7 | | 9. Ben Abdelkad., Dex. | 0.7 | | 10. Blommaers, Houth. | 0.7 |
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Union Hainaut advances to EuroCup Quarterfinals
- by Eurobasket News
Union Hainaut - Dexia Namur 77-59
Union Hainaut eliminated Dexia Namur and advanced to the EuroCup Quarterfinals. The French squad celebrated 77-59 victory last night for the final 146-122 win in two games. In the first meeting, Union Hainaut was better than Dexia on the road 63-69. Amisha Carter (186-PF-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: Louisiana Tech) top-scored for the hosts last night with 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds beside that. Marina Solopova (180-G/F-90) had 19 points and Radoslava Bachvarova (183-F-87, agency: LBM Management, college: VCU) netted 13. Amanda Houts (168-PG-87, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: Georgia) also had double-digits in this game scoring 10 points. On the other side, Dexia got 12 points from Stephanie Dubuc (175-G/F-85). Hind Ben Abdelkader (170-SF-95) stopped to 11 and Laurence VanMalderen (192-C-81, agency: LBM Management) netted 9 points. Quarters: 15-16, 15-15, 31-12, 16-16. Union Hainaut will meet Elitzur Ramla or Kayseri in the Quarterfinals. It will be a two-games duel at the beginning of February.
Union Hainaut: Amisha Carter 21+12 boards, Marina Solopova 19, Radoslava Bachvarova 13, Amanda Houts 10
Dexia Namur: Stephanie Dubuc 12, Hind Ben Abdelkader 11, Laurence VanMalderen 9
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KFUM Jarfalla Stockholm lands Begenisic
- by Eurobasket Center
KFUM Jarfalla Stockholm strengthened their roster with addition of 23-year old Bosnia and Herzegovina center Aleksandra Begenisic (193-C-89). In her first game she scored 7 points and grabbed 3 rebounds. However her new team lost to Norrkoping 47-83. Begenisic played most recently at Vozdovac Beograd (Serbia). While playing Adriatic League for Vozdovac last season she averaged 7 games: 1.1ppg and 1.6rpg. She helped them to make it to the semifinals. Begenisic played also pro basketball in Bosnia and Serbia.
By Eurobasket Data Center
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NBL Round 17: Derby game ends with Levski's defeat of Slavia
- by Eurobasket News
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sofia: Levski (#5) and Slavia (#7). Levski (6-8) crushed visiting Slavia (0-14) by 16 points 91-75. The game was mostly controlled by Levski. Slavia managed to win fourth quarter 19-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Levski dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Slavia's 48. They outrebounded Slavia 40-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Levski looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Juanita Ward (180-G-86, agency: Merit Sports, college: Syracuse) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Agnesa Doychinova (188-73) contributed with 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Levski's coach Stefan Mihaylov used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international forward Neli Pasheva (175-81) answered with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for Slavia. Levski maintains fifth place with 6-8 record. Slavia at the other side still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Levski are looking forward to face higher ranked Montana 2003 (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slavia will play against the league's leader Dunav 8806 in Ruse and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An interesting game for Dunav 8806 (12-1) which hosted in Ruse 3rd placed Beroe 07 (8-6). First ranked Dunav 8806 had an easy win 91-61. American forward Adrienne Johnson (182-89, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 31 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Diana Voynova chipped in 12 points and 13 rebounds. Center Zlatina Kaloferova (192-86) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Beroe 07's coach Darin Velikov gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Dunav 8806 maintains first place with 12-1 record. Beroe 07 at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. Dunav 8806 will play against bottom-ranked Slavia (#7) in Sofia in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Beroe 07 will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Neftochimic (12-2) which hosted in Burgas 4th placed Montana 2003 (7-6). Second ranked Neftochimic had an easy win 86-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Montana 2003. Maria Zhelyazkova nailed 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Ivelina Vrancheva came up with 18 points and 5 assists for Montana 2003 in the defeat. Neftochimic have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 12-2 record having just -1 point less than leader Dunav 8806. Loser Montana 2003 keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Neftochimic will meet Rilski Sportist (#6) in the next round. Montana 2003 will play against Levski in Sofia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Levski - Slavia 91-75
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sofia: Levski (#5) and Slavia (#7). Levski (6-8) crushed visiting Slavia (0-14) by 16 points 91-75. The game was mostly controlled by Levski. Slavia managed to win fourth quarter 19-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Levski dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Slavia's 48. They outrebounded Slavia 40-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Levski looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Juanita Ward (180-86, college: Syracuse, agency: Merit Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Agnesa Doychinova (188-73) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Levski's coach Stefan Mihaylov used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international forward Neli Pasheva (175-81) answered with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Stefka Nikolova (173-90) added 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) in the effort for Slavia. Levski maintains fifth place with 6-8 record. Slavia at the other side still closes the standings with 14 games lost. Levski are looking forward to face higher ranked Montana 2003 (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slavia will play against the league's leader Dunav 8806 in Ruse and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Levski: J.Ward 30+10reb+4ast, A.Doychinova 22+10reb+2ast, P.Djambazka 16+3reb+3ast, D.Naydenova 6+6reb+9ast, H.Ivanova 6+4reb+3ast, I.Petrova 5+1reb
Slavia: N.Pasheva 23+6reb+8ast, S.Nikolova 20+5reb+1ast, A.Delcheva 18+7reb, A.Zagorova 8+7reb+4ast, G.Stancheva 4+2ast, Z.Naydenova 2+1reb+1ast
gschID: 143917
Dunav 8806 - Beroe 07 91-61
An interesting game for Dunav 8806 (12-1) which hosted in Ruse 3rd placed Beroe 07 (8-6). First ranked Dunav 8806 had an easy win 91-61. The game without a history. Dunav 8806 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Beroe 07's 30. They outrebounded Beroe 07 37-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. American forward Adrienne Johnson (182-89, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 31 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and forward Diana Voynova (190, college: Duquesne) chipped in 12 points and 13 rebounds. Four Dunav 8806 players scored in double figures. Center Zlatina Kaloferova (192-86) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Zoya Stanoeva (182-76, agency: Global Sports Plaza) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Beroe 07's coach Darin Velikov gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Dunav 8806 maintains first place with 12-1 record. Beroe 07 at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. Dunav 8806 will play against bottom-ranked Slavia (#7) in Sofia in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Beroe 07 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dunav 8806: A.Johnson 31+8reb+2ast, Z.Kostova 18+3reb+5ast, C.Allen 12+7reb+1ast, D.Voynova 12+13reb+2ast, A.Kancheva 9+4reb+1ast, I.Terzieva 6+2reb+1ast
Beroe 07: Z.Kaloferova 17+7reb, D.Koeva 11+6reb, Z.Stanoeva 10+3reb+4ast, R.Naneva 6+3reb+3ast, M.Ilieva 6+3reb, N.Spasova 6+2reb
gschID: 143915
Neftochimic - Montana 2003 86-69
An interesting game for Neftochimic (12-2) which hosted in Burgas 4th placed Montana 2003 (7-6). Second ranked Neftochimic had an easy win 86-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Montana 2003. The game was mostly controlled by Neftochimic. Montana 2003 managed to win second period 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Neftochimic dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Montana 2003's 26. Neftochimic forced 22 Montana 2003 turnovers. International forward Maria Zhelyazkova (181-86) nailed 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Ukrainian guard Olga Dubrovina (170-87, agency: LBM Management) accounted for 17 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Neftochimic players scored in double figures. The former international guard Ivelina Vrancheva (175-80) came up with 18 points and 5 assists and the former international forward Natalia Topalova-Shopova (186-80) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Montana 2003 in the defeat. Neftochimic have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 12-2 record having just -1 point less than leader Dunav 8806. Loser Montana 2003 keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Neftochimic will meet Rilski Sportist (#6) in the next round. Montana 2003 will play against Levski in Sofia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Neftochimic: M.Zhelyazkova 25+5reb+2ast, K.Dorogobuzova 19+5reb+1ast, O.Dubrovina 17+8reb+7ast, A.Sokolan 11+7reb+3ast, A.Miteva 7, S.Peeva 5+3reb+3ast
Montana 2003: R.Nesheva 18+4reb, I.Vrancheva 18+1reb+5ast, N.Topalova-Shopova 12+9reb+3ast, D.Makarieva 9+9reb+2ast, C.Mihalkova 8+3reb+2ast, N.Simeonova 2+2reb+1ast
gschID: 143916
Standings - Women
Stats Leaders
| Points Per Game |
 | Adrienne JOHNSON
Dunav 8806
(182-F-89)
Avg: 26.8 |
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| 1. Johnson, Dunav 88. | 26.8 | | 2. Stankova, Slavia | 24.4 | | 3. Ward, Levski | 23.5 | | 4. Perostiyska, Beroe | 22.9 | | 5. Dorogobuzova, Nef. | 22.1 | | 6. Topalova-S., Monta. | 20.1 | | 7. Pasheva, Slavia | 18.7 | | 8. Zhelyazkova, Neft. | 17.9 | | 9. Farrell, Rilski S. | 16.0 | | 10. Bachvarova, Levs. | 15.9 |
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| Rebounds Per Game |
 | Vera PEROSTIYSKA
Beroe
(196-C-82)
Avg: 12.9 |
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| 1. Perostiyska, Beroe | 12.9 | | 2. Farrell, Rilski S. | 11.0 | | 3. Johnson, Dunav 88. | 9.5 | | 4. Ward, Levski | 9.3 | | 5. Dorogobuzova, Nef. | 9.2 | | 6. Topalova-S., Monta. | 8.7 | | 7. Doychinova, Levski | 8.6 | | 8. Makarieva, Montana | 8.5 | | 9. Voynova, Dunav 88. | 7.6 | | 10. Sowinski, Beroe 07 | 7.0 |
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| Assists Per Game |
 | Silvia PEEVA
Neftochimic
(172-G-79)
Avg: 5.2 |
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| 1. Peeva, Neftochimic | 5.2 | | 2. Naydenova, Levski | 5.0 | | 3. Dubrovina, Neftoch. | 4.7 | | 4. Vrancheva, Montana | 4.5 | | 5. Stankova, Slavia | 4.2 | | 6. Pasheva, Slavia | 4.1 | | 7. Djikova, Rilski S. | 3.9 | | 8. Kostova, Dunav 88. | 3.8 | | 9. Stanoeva, Beroe 07 | 3.1 | | 10. Nesheva, Montana | 2.9 |
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| Steals Per Game |
 | Olga DUBROVINA
Neftochi.
(170-G-87)
Avg: 3.1 |
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| 1. Dubrovina, Neftoch. | 3.1 | | 2. Rudeva, Rilski S. | 2.0 | | 3. Bachvarova, Levski | 1.9 | | 4. Johnson, Dunav 88. | 1.9 | | 5. Vrancheva, Montana | 1.8 | | 6. Allen, Dunav 8806 | 1.8 | | 7. Naydenova, Levski | 1.7 | | 8. Naydenova, Slavia | 1.6 | | 9. Ward, Levski | 1.6 | | 10. Kostova, Dunav 8. | 1.5 |
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| Blocks Per Game |
 | Kaitlin SOWINSKI
Beroe 07
(196-C-86)
Avg: 1.6 |
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| 1. Sowinski, Beroe 07 | 1.6 | | 2. Perostiyska, Beroe | 1.3 | | 3. Voynova, Dunav 88. | 0.8 | | 4. Topalova-S., Monta. | 0.8 | | 5. Makarieva, Montana | 0.7 | | 6. Dorogobuzova, Nef. | 0.7 | | 7. Koeva, Beroe 07 | 0.5 | | 8. Mihalkova, Montana | 0.5 | | 9. Ward, Levski | 0.5 | | 10. Zhelyova, Montana | 0.5 |
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CIS Round 17: St.Francis Xavier edges Dalhousie by two points
- by Eurobasket News
The most exciting game of round 17 in the CIS took place in Antigonish. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Dalhousie (2-7) to fifth ranked St.Francis Xavier (5-5) 62-60 on Wednesday evening. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 21-9. But Dalhousie won second period 21-10. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when St.Francis Xavier won last quarter 16-15. St.Francis Xavier outrebounded Dalhousie 42-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Kirsten Jones (183-89) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Vanessa Pickard (180-92) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Guard Rachael Harrison (168-87) produced 16 points for the guests. Dalhousie's coach Anna Stammberger rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. St.Francis Xavier moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cape Breton. Dalhousie lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Ottawa: Ottawa (#1) and Carleton (#2). Ottawa (11-2) won against visiting Carleton (8-5) 59-55. Center Hannah Sunley-Paisley (186) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Jenna Gilbert contributed with 19 points for the winners. Ottawa's coach Andy Sparks allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Ashleigh Cleary (180-88) answered with 21 points for Carleton. Ottawa have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Carleton at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Toronto Univ.. Ottawa will play against RMC (#8) in Kingston in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Carleton will play at home against Queen's in Kingston and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Toronto: Toronto (#3) and Ryerson (#6). Toronto (8-5) crushed visiting Ryerson (5-8) by 31 points 87-56. Jill Stratton stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Ashley Macdonald responded with 21 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Toronto moved-up to second place, which they share with Carleton. Loser Ryerson keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Guelph and Western. Toronto will meet Laurentian (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Ryerson's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Toronto to the arena York.
Leader Windsor delivered the twelfth victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Western (5-8) 85-55 in London. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Western. Jessica Clemencon nailed 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Windsor. They maintain first place with 12-2 record. Western at the other side dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Waterloo was also quite interesting. Second ranked Brock (11-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Waterloo (1-12). Brock did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 72-55 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Emily McKay who scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Brock maintains second place with 11-3 record having just -3 point less than leader St.Mary's. Waterloo lost their tenth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
In the last game of round 17 Laurier defeated Guelph in Waterloo 75-69.
The best stats of 17th round was 15 points and 7 rebounds by Marti Killeen of Waterloo.
Waterloo - Brock 55-72
The game in Waterloo was also quite interesting. Second ranked Brock (11-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Waterloo (1-12). Brock did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 72-55 on Wednesday. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 72-55. Brock dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Waterloo's 26. Brock forced 20 Waterloo turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Emily McKay (170) who scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Tara Giallonardo (168) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. Four Brock players scored in double figures. Guard Marti Killeen (180) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and guard Laura Burnett (173) added 9 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Brock maintains second place with 11-3 record having just -3 point less than leader St.Mary's. Waterloo lost their tenth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Waterloo: M.Killeen 15+7reb+3ast, L.Burnett 9+3reb+1ast, T.Jacobse 8+4reb, L.Bossers 7+3reb+1ast, C.Quinlan 7+3reb+1ast, M.Behr 3
Brock: K.Santilli 12+3reb, E.McKay 11+5reb+1ast, N.Rosenkranz 10+2reb, J.Del Signore 10+2reb+3ast, T.Giallonardo 10+5reb+1ast, S.Dejong 8+2reb+1ast
gschID: 156223
Guelph - Laurier 69-75
There was no surprise when 7th ranked Guelph (5-8) was defeated at home by third ranked Laurier (9-4) 75-69 on Wednesday. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 43-36 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was guard Felicia Mazerolle (160) who scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Center Kimberley Yeldon (183) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Jasmine Douglas (183) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and American forward Samantha Russell (183) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Guelph players scored in double figures. Laurier maintains third place with 9-4 record having just 0 points less than leader St.Mary's. Loser Guelph dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Guelph: A.Dzikowski 15+4reb+3ast, K.Goodhoofd 14+3reb+2ast, S.Russell 14+6reb+2ast, J.Douglas 14+13reb, M.Freeman 5+5reb+5ast, B.Inrig-Pieterse 5+2reb+2ast
Laurier: F.Mazerolle 17+7reb+2ast, K.Yeldon 14+7reb+1ast, L.Doyle 12+1reb, A.Hillis 9+5reb+2ast, S.Kurt 8+7reb+1ast, C.Mancino 8+3reb+1ast
gschID: 156224
Ottawa - Carleton 59-55
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Ottawa: Ottawa (#1) and Carleton (#2). Ottawa (11-2) won against visiting Carleton (8-5) 59-55. Carleton was ahead by 1 point after three quarters before a 18-13 charge of Ottawa, which allowed them to win the game. They outrebounded Carleton 41-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. Center Hannah Sunley-Paisley (186) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Power forward Jenna Gilbert (183, college: La Salle) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Ottawa's coach Andy Sparks allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Forward Ashleigh Cleary (180-88) answered with 21 points and guard Alyson Bush (170) added 6 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Carleton. Ottawa have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Carleton at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Toronto Univ.. Ottawa will play against RMC (#8) in Kingston in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Carleton will play at home against Queen's in Kingston and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carleton: A.Cleary 21+2reb+1ast, J.Resch 10+4reb+1ast, K.Van Slingerland 10+5reb+2ast, K.Macleod 6+4reb+1ast, A.Bush 6+8reb+3ast, M.Turner 2
Ottawa: J.Gilbert 19+3reb+1ast, H.Sunley-Paisley 15+12reb+3ast, T.Firmi-Kuehn 7+3reb+2ast, E.Lennox 7+12reb+1ast, M.Stephen 4+5reb+1ast, A.Lachance-Scantland 3+2reb
gschID: 156225
St.Francis X. - Dalhousie 62-60
The most exciting game of round 17 in the CIS took place in Antigonish. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Dalhousie (2-7) to fifth ranked St.Francis Xavier (5-5) 62-60 on Wednesday evening. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 21-9. But Dalhousie won second period 21-10. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when St.Francis Xavier won last quarter 16-15. St.Francis Xavier outrebounded Dalhousie 42-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Kirsten Jones (183-89) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Vanessa Pickard (180-92) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Guard Rachael Harrison (168-87) produced 16 points and guard Anna Von Maltzahn (180-91) added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Dalhousie's coach Anna Stammberger rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. St.Francis Xavier moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cape Breton. Dalhousie lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dalhousie: C.Crosby 17+2reb+1ast, R.Harrison 16+4reb+3ast, A.Von Maltzahn 8+10reb+3ast, C.Thompson 6+6reb+3ast, K.Brown 5+2reb+2ast, A.Legge 5+1reb+3ast
St.Francis X.: K.Jones 17+11reb+2ast, V.Pickard 17+5reb+5ast, D.Young 11+5reb, R.Sheehan 7+10reb+6ast, K.Roper 4+2reb, J.Moore 4
gschID: 156220
Toronto Univ. - Ryerson 87-56
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Toronto: Toronto (#3) and Ryerson (#6). Toronto (8-5) crushed visiting Ryerson (5-8) by 31 points 87-56. The game without a history. Toronto led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Ryerson's 24. Toronto forced 24 Ryerson turnovers. Guard Jill Stratton (178) stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and swingman Joanna Medri (175) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Four Toronto players scored in double figures. Guard Ashley Macdonald (160) responded with 21 points and forward Angela Tilk (175) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Toronto moved-up to second place, which they share with Carleton. Loser Ryerson keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Guelph and Western. Toronto will meet Laurentian (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Ryerson's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Toronto to the arena York.
Top scorers:
Ryerson: A.Macdonald 21+1ast, A.Tilk 11+11reb, S.Jez 7+3reb+1ast, K.Wright 5+1reb+1ast, A.Tkaczyk 4+13reb, C.Mago 3
Toronto Univ.: J.Stratton 16+5reb+4ast, S.Pierce 15+3reb+5ast, J.Medri 15+4reb+4ast, L.Bailey 10+6reb+2ast, M.Stoncius 9+4reb, R.Sider 8+3reb+1ast
gschID: 156221
Western - Windsor 55-85
Leader Windsor delivered the twelfth victory. This time they crushed 5th ranked Western (5-8) 85-55 in London. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Western. The game without a history. Windsor led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Windsor forced 19 Western turnovers and outrebounded them 50-29 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. French forward Jessica Clemencon (188-89) nailed 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Miah-Marie Langlois (176-91) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Laura Dally (180-92) came up with 21 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Jory McDonald (186-93) added 4 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Western in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Windsor. They maintain first place with 12-2 record. Western at the other side dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Western: L.Dally 21+5reb+1ast, J.Vaughan 7+4ast, R.Moss 7+1reb+1ast, M.Rondinelli 5+1reb, J.McDonald 4+8reb+1ast, C.Wolynski 4+4reb+3ast
Windsor: J.Clemencon 21+8reb+1ast, M.Langlois 17+7reb+3ast, B.Kovacevic 12+3reb+3ast, J.LaRocque 8+5reb+5ast, K.Williams 8+8reb+6ast, L.Mullins 6+1reb
gschID: 156222
CIS Standings
CIS Stats Leaders
| Points Per Game |
 | Justine COLLEY
St.Mary''s
(175-G-91)
Avg: 25.1 |
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| 1. Colley, St.Mary''s | 25.1 | | 2. Colborne, New B. | 20.6 | | 3. Cooke, Cape Breton | 20.4 | | 4. Schuetze, TRU | 18.9 | | 5. Moore, Queen''s | 18.7 | | 6. Sunley-P., Ottawa | 18.6 | | 7. Macdonald, Ryerson | 18.2 | | 8. Clemencon, Windsor | 18.1 | | 9. Clarke, Alberta | 17.7 | | 10. Simard, UQAM | 17.6 |
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| Rebounds Per Game |
| Sandy EDMISON
RMC
(183-F-)
Avg: 11.3 |
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| 1. Edmison, RMC | 11.3 | | 2. Lennox, Ottawa | 10.8 | | 3. Wierks, UFV | 10.7 | | 4. Von Maltzahn, Dalh. | 9.9 | | 5. Schuetze, TRU | 9.8 | | 6. Sunley-P., Ottawa | 9.8 | | 7. Druery, Lakehead | 9.6 | | 8. Emmerson, Saskatc. | 9.5 | | 9. Douglas, Guelph | 9.4 | | 10. Tilk, Ryerson | 9.2 |
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| Assists Per Game |
 | Jorri DUXBURY
TRU
(170-G-)
Avg: 5.8 |
|
| 1. Duxbury, TRU | 5.8 | | 2. Zalesiak, Regina | 5.6 | | 3. Langlois, Windsor | 5.5 | | 4. Thompson, Dalho. | 5.3 | | 5. Kaye, Calgary | 5.3 | | 6. Goodis, Victoria | 5.0 | | 7. Colley, St.Mary''s | 4.9 | | 8. Ring, Ottawa | 4.4 | | 9. Robinson, Memorial | 4.3 | | 10. Corby, New Brunsw. | 4.3 |
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| Steals Per Game |
 | Miah-Marie LANGLOIS
Windsor
(176-PG-91)
Avg: 3.9 |
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