EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 10/27/2012 4:04:01 AM
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| ARGENTINA |
Standings - LigaA
Regular Season: Round 13 North Oct. 26: Quimsa - Regatas C. 83-78 Oct. 26: Libertad S. - Sionista 82-76 Oct. 26: La Union - Olimpico LB 79-58 Oct. 26: Union Progr. - Atenas 74-69 South Oct. 26: 9 de Julio - Boca Jrs 75-71 Oct. 26: Wuber-Est.Bahia - Lanus 72-79 Oct. 26: Argentino - Obras 72-66 Regular Season: Round 14 North Oct. 28: Quimsa - Sionista Oct. 28: Union Progr. - Olimpico LB Oct. 28: Libertad S. - Regatas C. Oct. 28: La Union - Atenas South Oct. 28: 9 de Julio - Obras Oct. 28: Penarol - Lanus Oct. 28: Argentino - Boca Jrs Oct. 28: Wuber-Est.Bahia - GECR Indalo | Stats Leaders - LigaA
| Standings - TNA
Regular Season: Round 6 Oct. 26: La Union - Rocamora 94-97 Oct. 26: San Lorenzo Ch. - Sport Club 90-92 Oct. 26: Ciclista - Bragado 82-70 Oct. 26: Sarmiento - Alvear 79-76 Oct. 26: San Mart.C. - Obera TC 79-73 Oct. 26: Huracan - Alianza Viedma 79-68 Oct. 26: Quilmes MP - MH Basket 79-63 Oct. 26: Banda Norte - Instituto Cor. 74-81 Oct. 26: Union Sunch - San Isidro 74-72 Oct. 26: Atl.Echague - Estudian.Con. 71-61 Regular Season: Round 7 Nov. 2: La Union - Alvear Nov. 2: Instituto Cor. - San Isidro Nov. 2: Estudian.Con. - Obera TC Nov. 2: Sarmiento - Union Sunch Nov. 2: San Mart.C. - Atl.Echague Nov. 2: Sport Club - Rocamora Nov. 2: Banda Norte - Ciclista Nov. 2: Alianza Viedma - Huracan Nov. 2: MH Basket - Quilmes MP Nov. 2: San Lorenzo Ch. - Bragado | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AUSTRALIA |
Standings - NBL
Regular Season: Round 4 Oct. 26: Crocodiles - Kings 87-92 Oct. 26: Tigers - Breakers 64-75 Oct. 28: 36ers - Hawks Oct. 28: Taipans - Kings | Stats Leaders - NBL
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| AUSTRIA |
Standings - 2.Bundesliga
Regular Season: Round 4 Oct. 26: Basket Flames - Vienna Timb. 67-76 Oct. 27: Kos Celovec - Salzburg Oct. 27: Dornbirn - Tirol Oct. 27: Falcons - Mistelbach Oct. 27: Mattersb.R. - Worthersee |
| BALKAN LEAGUE |
| BELARUS |
Standings - Premier League
Regular Season: Round 4 Oct. 26: Grodno-93 - Tsmoki-Minsk II 65-62 Oct. 26: Rubon - Borisfen 101-70 Oct. 26: Impuls BGUIR - Sozh Gomel | Stats Leaders - Premier League
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| BELGIUM |
Standings - Division I
Regular Season: Round 4 Oct. 25: Spirou - Antwerp 70-53 Oct. 26: Verviers-Pep. - Liege 57-89 Oct. 27: Oostende - Leuven Oct. 27: Aalstar - M.Hainaut | Stats Leaders - Division I
| Standings - Division II
Regular Season: Round 8 Oct. 26: CEP Fleurus - St-Niklase 72-69 Oct. 26: M.Hainaut II - Houthalen 102-98 Oct. 27: Tongeren - Kangor.-Boom Oct. 28: Essor Charleroi - Gembo BBC Oct. 28: Sint-Jan Ant. - Gent Dragons Oct. 28: Waregem - Excelsior Oct. 28: M.Hainaut II - CEP Fleurus |
| BELIZE |
| BRAZIL |
Standings - NLB
Finals: Round 1 3-4 Place Nov. 5: Botafogo - Riachuelo TC FINAL Nov. 5: Flamengo - Tijuca TC |
| CHILE |
| 4 | Pablo Barraza | 184-G-94 | Dep.Espanol |
| 5 | Jullien Bottin | 171-PG |
| 6 | Ricardo Cardenas | 95 | AB Ancud |
| 7 | Osven Ledezma | 202-C-90 | U.Catolica |
| 8 | Manuel Penna | 188-G |
| 9 | Erik Carrasco | 181-PG-83 | Boston Coll. |
| 10 | Felix Ibarra | Puente Alto |
| 11 | Darrol Jones | 94 | AB Ancud |
| 12 | Ignacio Carrion | Los Leones |
| 13 | Cristobal Infante | 201-C-88 | AB Ancud |
| 14 | Diego Low | 192-F |
| 15 | Hardy Weissohn | 92 |
| Guillermo Vecchio | Head Coach | Panteras |
| COSTA RICA |
| CROATIA |
| CYPRUS |
Standings - Division A
Regular Season: Round 1 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
Standings - NBL
Regular Season: Round 8 Oct. 26: CEZ Nymburk - B&W Opava 101-58 Oct. 27: Svitavy - BK Prostejov Oct. 27: Chomutov - BK Pardubice Oct. 27: USK Praha - Levice Oct. 27: J.Hradec - BK Decin Oct. 27: NH Ostrava - Usti n/Labem | Stats Leaders - NBL
| Standings - D2
Regular Season: Round 6 Oct. 26: Nymburk B - Proton Zlin 99-74 Oct. 26: Loko Plzen - Ostrava 97-56 Oct. 26: Sokol P. - Sparta Praha 62-65 Oct. 28: Kara Trutnov - Litomerice Oct. 28: JBC Brno - Liberec Oct. 28: Sokol V. - Sokol H.K. |
| ESTONIA |
Standings - KML
Regular Season: Round 4 Oct. 26: Tarvas - Valga 90-72 Oct. 26: TU/Rock - Kalev/Cramo 75-72 Oct. 27: Rapla - TTU Oct. 31: Parnu - Rapla | Stats Leaders
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| EUROCHALLENGE |
| EUROCUP |
| EUROLEAGUE |
Standings
Regular Season: Round 3 A Oct. 25: Fener.Ulker - Real Madrid 75-83 Oct. 26: Union Olimpija - Panathinaikos 67-85 Oct. 26: Cantu - Khimky 67-54 B Oct. 26: Unicaja - Montepaschi 91-89 Oct. 25: Asseco Prok. - ALBA 77-66 Oct. 25: Chalon - Maccabi T-A 61-90 C Oct. 25: EA7 Armani - Caja Laboral 85-95 Oct. 26: Anadolu Efes - Cedevita 85-66 Oct. 25: Olympiacos - Zalgiris 61-79 D Oct. 25: CSKA - Brose Baskets 76-67 Oct. 25: FCB Regal - Besiktas 72-60 Oct. 25: Lietuvos rytas - Partizan 69-61 Regular Season: Round 4 A Nov. 1: Fener.Ulker - Panathinaikos Nov. 1: Real Madrid - Pall. Cantu Nov. 2: Khimky - Union Olimpija B Nov. 1: Maccabi T-A - Asseco Prokom Nov. 1: Unicaja - ALBA Nov. 2: Montepaschi SI - Chalon C Nov. 1: Zalgiris - EA7 Armani Nov. 1: Caja Laboral - Anadolu Efes Nov. 2: Olympiacos - Cedevita D Nov. 1: FCB Regal - Partizan Nov. 2: Besiktas - CSKA Nov. 2: Brose Baskets - Lietuvos rytas | Stats Leaders
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| FINLAND |
Standings - Korisliiga
Regular Season: Round 6 Oct. 24: Nilan Bisons - Kouvot 86-77 Oct. 26: Kouvot - Korihait 81-79 Oct. 26: LrNMKY - Namika Lahti 79-69 Oct. 26: Pyrinto - Kauhajoki 78-82 Oct. 24: KTP - Pyrinto 70-80 Regular Season: Round 7 Oct. 27: Salon Vilpas - Kataja Oct. 27: Lapua - KTP Oct. 27: FoKoPo - Nilan Bisons Oct. 28: Korihait - Kataja | Stats Leaders - Korisliiga
| Standings - Division I
Regular Season: Round 5 A Oct. 26: Porvoon Tarmo - Pyrinto II 90-71 Oct. 27: Oulun NMKY - Tapiolan Honka Oct. 28: Huima - Ura Basket Oct. 28: ToPo - SayRi B Oct. 26: HBA-Marsky - Jarvenpaa 83-63 Oct. 26: Kerava ET - KaU Koris 68-60 Oct. 28: JyWe - TuNMKY Oct. 28: Espoo Basket - BC Jyvaskyla | Stats Leaders - Division I
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| FRANCE |
Standings - ProA
Regular Season: Round 4 Oct. 26: Paris-Levallois - Nanterre 77-81 Oct. 26: ASVEL - Cholet 70-67 Oct. 26: Limoges - Le Mans 65-66 Oct. 27: Orleans - Roanne Oct. 27: Dijon - Chalon Oct. 27: Poitiers - Gravelines Oct. 27: Le Havre - Strasbourg Oct. 27: Nancy - Boulazac | Stats Leaders - ProA
| Standings - ProB
Regular Season: Round 6 Oct. 26: Rouen - Nantes 95-83 Oct. 26: Pau-Lacq-Orthez - Denain 92-89 Oct. 26: Bordeaux - Lille 88-98 Oct. 26: Antibes - St Quentin 84-91 Oct. 26: Hyeres-Toulon - St Vallier 84-89 Oct. 26: Maurienne - Bourg 83-65 Oct. 26: Fos Ouest - Chalons-Reims 78-76 Oct. 26: Charleville - Le Portel 69-72 Oct. 27: Boulogne - Evreux | Stats Leaders - ProB
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| FYR MACEDONIA |
| Bo McCalebb selected the top FYR Macedonian playing abroad in last week's games
- by Eurobasket Center
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of FYR Macedonians who are currently playing abroad.
The list of other players, who all have FYR Macedonian passport but never been selected to any of FYR Macedonian national teams: #1. Cedi Osman (195-SG-95, currently plays in Turkey), who plays in the Turkish TB2L (second division) could not help Pertevniyal (2-1) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Pertevniyal was edged 73-71 on the road by the leading Balikesir. Osman was the top scorer with 20 points in 31 minutes. But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go. Osman has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.7ppg and 2.3rpg in the three games he played so far. Osman has a dual citizenship: FYR Macedonian and Turkish. Despite his FYR Macedonian passport, Osman currently plays for the Turkish U18 national team and is not eligible to play for the FYR Macedonian team. #2. Djordje Jovanovic led Irakleio to a victory over the closely-ranked Doxa Lefkadas (1-1) 71-64 in the Greek A2 (second division) on Saturday night. Jovanovic was the best player in that game. He had a double-double by scoring 28 points and getting 10 rebounds in 38 minutes. Irakleio OAA (1-1) is placed tenth in the A2. . Jovanovic belongs to league's top scorers (ranked #4) and also on the list of best rebounders (seventh place). He has very impressive stats this year: 22.5ppg and 8.0rpg in the two games. #3. Jovan Zdravevski (197-F-80, currently plays in Iceland) was the major contributor in Stjarnan's victory against the eighth-ranked Thor Thorl (2-2) 77-62 in the Icelandic Dominos League in Thursday night's game. Zdravevski recorded 15 points. Stjarnan (3-1) is placed fourth in the Dominos League. . Zdravevski is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fifth year in Stjarnan's roster. His overall stats this season are: 9.0ppg, 1.3rpg and 2.3apg. Zdravevski has also Icelandic passport. #4. Tomcho Sokolov (205-F/C-84, agency: Prossin Sports Management, currently plays in Turkey) contributed to a Pi Koleji's victory against the league outsider Yesilgiresun (0-3) 106-102 in the Turkish TB2L (second division) last Friday. He scored 8 points in 16 minutes. Pi Koleji Ankara (2-1) is placed ninth in the TB2L. . This year Sokolov's overall stats are: 9.0ppg and 4.3rpg in the three games. #5. Pance Ilievski (186-G-81, currently plays in Iceland) managed to help KFI Reykjavik to win against the league outsider Tindastoll (0-4) 86-83 in the Icelandic Dominos League on Friday night. He scored only 3 points. KFI Reykjavik (0-0) is placed fifth in the Dominos League. . Ilievski has been at the team for six years. Ilievski's overall stats this season are: 5.3ppg, 1.3rpg, 3.0apg and 1.7spg. |
| GEORGIA |
Highest League Standing
Regular Season: Round 2 Oct. 26: Rustavi - Samedicino 79-57 Oct. 26: Batumi - Dinamo Tbilisi 53-69 Oct. 27: Armia - Kutaisi Oct. 27: MIA Academy - Sokhumi Oct. 27: TSU Tbilisi - STU Tbilisi | Geogian Stats Leaders
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| GERMANY |
| GREECE |
| GUATEMALA |
| HOLLAND |
Standings - Eredivisie
Regular Season: Round 4 Oct. 25: Amsterdam - Zwolle 71-83 OT Oct. 25: Groningen - Leiden 69-67 Oct. 24: M.Magixx - Den Bosch 68-77 Oct. 27: Rotterdam - Leiden Oct. 27: Weert - Amsterdam Oct. 28: M.Magixx - Groningen Oct. 28: Zwolle - Leeuwarden | Standings - Promotie Divisie
Regular Season: Round 5 Oct. 26: BC Apollo 2 - Cangeroes 68-86 Oct. 27: Almere P. - Binnenland Oct. 27: Cangeroes - Red Giants Oct. 27: Orca's Urk - Punch Oct. 27: De Hoppers - MSV/Zeemacht Oct. 27: UBALL - Rotterdam 2 Oct. 28: BC Apollo 2 - Almonte Oct. 28: Leiden 2 - De Groene |
| Henk Norel selected the top Dutch playing abroad in last week's games
- by Eurobasket Center
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Dutch players, who play currently abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Dutch passport but never been selected to any of Dutch national teams: #1. Devon Van Oostrum (190-G-93, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) could not help Caceres Basket (1-3) in their last game on Friday. Despite Van Oostrum's very good performance Caceres Basket was defeated 75-69 on the road by the higher-ranked Planasa NV (#7). He was the top scorer with 18 points. Van Oostrum also added 4 rebounds. But the season just started, so everything may happen. It's Van Oostrum's first year with the team. This season he has relatively solid stats: 14.5ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.5apg. Van Oostrum has a dual citizenship: Dutch and British. Despite his Dutch passport, Van Oostrum currently plays for the British national team and is not eligible to play for the Dutch team. #2. Josh Duinker (210-F/C-89, college: Richmond, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Devon Van Oostrum. But that was another game of his team in Spanish LEB Gold which we would like to mention. Duinker, who plays in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) was not able to help Caceres Basket (1-3) in their last game. Despite his good performance Caceres Basket was crushed 91-67 in Coruna by the second-ranked Leyma Basquet. Duinker scored 12 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 23 minutes. This year Duinker averages: 8.3ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.8apg in the four games he played so far. He has also Australian nationality. #3. Kim Tillie (210-F-88, agency: Priority Sports, college: Utah, currently plays in Spain) managed to help UCAM Murcia to win against one of league's weakest teams Lagun Aro GBC (0-4) 77-75 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night. He recorded only 2 points. UCAM Murcia (24-6) is placed in the ACB. . It's Tillie's first season with the team. Tillie's total stats this year are: 5.8ppg and 2.5rpg. He has also French nationality. #4. Stanley Ocitti (203-F/C-80, college: Binghamton, currently plays in United Kingdom) was not able to secure a victory for Worcester Wolves (4-4) in their game against Leicester Riders (6-0) in the British BBL. Ocitti recorded 7 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 30 minutes. Worcester Wolves was badly defeated 79-61 in Leicester by the second-ranked Riders. . Ocitti is currently second on the league's list of best rebounders with 9.3rpg. He also averaged so far 10.7ppg and 1.3apg in the six games. Ocitti is a naturalized American. #5. Daniel Kickert (208-C/F-83, college: St.Mary's, CA, currently plays in Ukraine) couldn't help Dnipro (2-6) in their game against Budivelnyk (6-2) in the Ukrainian Superleague, despite his very good performance on Friday night. He was the top scorer with 22 points. Kickert also added 4 rebounds in 25 minutes. But Dnipro was badly defeated 96-79 in Kyiv by the much higher-ranked (#4) Budivelnyk. This year Kickert has relatively solid stats: 13.5ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3bpg and 1.3spg in the six games. He is another player who holds two passports: Australian and Dutch. Despite Kickert's Dutch nationality, he currently plays for the Australian national team and cannot be called to the Dutch team. |
| HUNGARY |
Standings - A Division
Regular Season: Round 5 Oct. 26: Szedeak - Jaszberenyi 88-75 Oct. 25: PVSK Pannon - Kaposvari 56-79 Oct. 26: Albacomp - Kormend 118-99 Oct. 25: Falco-Szova - Atomeromu 106-77 Oct. 27: FS Debrecen - Soproni Oct. 27: Marso NYKK - ZTE KK Round 2 Oct. 31: Soproni - Albacomp | A Division Stats Leaders
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| ICELAND |
Standings - Iceland Express League
Regular Season: Round 4 Oct. 26: Skallagrimur - IR 80-71 Oct. 25: Stjarnan - Thor Thorl 77-62 Oct. 25: Fjolnir - Tindastoll 75-72 Oct. 26: KFI - Keflavik 69-79 Oct. 25: KR - Snaefell 63-104 Oct. 25: Grindavik - Njardvik 107-81 Regular Season: Round 5 Nov. 1: Snaefell - KFI Nov. 1: Thor Thorl - KR Nov. 1: Njardvik - Stjarnan Nov. 1: IR - Grindavik Nov. 1: Tindastoll - Skallagrimur Nov. 1: Keflavik - Fjolnir | Stats Leaders (Men)
| Standings - 1 Division
Regular Season: Round 3 Oct. 26: Breidablik - Augnablik 86-84 Oct. 26: FSU - IA 82-69 Oct. 26: Reynir S. - Hamar 64-90 Oct. 25: Hottur - Valur 61-71 Oct. 26: Haukar - Thor AK 103-84 Regular Season: Round 4 Nov. 2: Hamar - Thor AK Nov. 4: Augnablik - Hottur Nov. 2: Reynir S. - Breidablik Nov. 2: IA - Haukar Nov. 2: Valur - FSU |
| ISRAEL |
| ITALY |
| JAPAN |
Standings - JBL
Regular Season: Round 4 Oct. 27: Mitsubishi DD - Hokkaido L. 77-39 Oct. 26: Toshiba BT - Panasonic T. 76-89 Oct. 27: Toshiba BT - Panasonic T. 76-89 Oct. 27: Tochigi Brex - Hitachi SR 69-70 Oct. 27: Toyota Alvark - Aishin SH 66-83 Oct. 28: Tochigi Brex - Hitachi SR Oct. 28: Toyota Alvark - Aishin SH Oct. 28: Mitsubishi DD - Hokkaido L. | Stats Leaders - JBL Superleague
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| LATVIA |
LBL Standing
Regular Season: Round 5 Oct. 24: Valmiera - Jelgava 85-65 Oct. 25: Barons kvartals - U18 83-57 Oct. 25: Liepaja - LU 68-59 Oct. 26: Turiba - Ventspils 65-100 Regular Season: Round 6 Oct. 27: Valmiera - Ventspils Oct. 28: Turiba - Liepaja Oct. 28: LU - Jelgava Oct. 28: Barons kvartals - Jekabpils | Stats Leaders
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| LIGA SUDAMERICANA |
Standings
Preliminary Round: Round 3 Oct. 23: Penarol - Dep.Castro 86-75 Oct. 25: Dep.Castro - Hebraica 84-82 Oct. 25: Penarol - Flamengo 77-72 Oct. 24: Dep.Castro - Flamengo 72-101 Oct. 23: Hebraica - Flamengo 67-75 Oct. 24: Hebraica - Penarol 51-65 Preliminary Round: Round 4 Nov. 1: S.Jose/Unimed - Libertad S. Nov. 1: Tiburones - El Bosque Nov. 2: Libertad S. - El Bosque Nov. 2: S.Jose/Unimed - Tiburones Nov. 3: El Bosque - S.Jose/Unimed Nov. 3: Tiburones - Libertad S. | Stats Leaders
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| LITHUANIA |
Standings - NKL
Regular Season: Round 7 Oct. 26: Mazeikiai - Nafta Universitetas 96-56 Oct. 26: Triobet - Zalgiris-Sabonio 93-83 Oct. 26: Suduva-Mantinga - Radviliskis 87-84 Oct. 26: Perlas-MRU - Dzukija 86-75 Oct. 26: Delikatesas - S.Marciulionio 80-85 Oct. 26: Gargzdai - Birstono 79-60 Oct. 26: Meresta - Zanavykas 78-72 Oct. 26: Silute - Olimpas 63-85 Oct. 26: Ezerunas-Karys - Statyba 57-84 Regular Season: Round 8 Oct. 27: Zanavykas - Perlas-MRU Oct. 27: Dzukija - Silute Oct. 27: Olimpas - Gargzdai Oct. 27: Birstono - Suduva-Mantinga Oct. 27: Radviliskis - Delikatesas Oct. 27: S.Marciulionio - Mazeikiai Oct. 27: Nafta Universitetas - Triobet Oct. 27: Zalgiris-Sabonio - Ezerunas-Karys Oct. 27: Statyba - Meresta | Stats Leaders - NKL
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| MEXICO |
Standings - LNBP
Regular Season: Round 17 Oct. 26: Fuerza Regia - Gigantes 99-83 Oct. 25: Abejas - Halc.Rojos 98-85 Oct. 25: Lechugueros - Halc.Xalapa 88-94 Oct. 25: Soles - Guerreros 84-64 Oct. 26: Toros - Osos 108-72 Oct. 25: Barreteros - Corr.Victoria 104-93 Oct. 25: Pioneros - Gansos 103-71 Oct. 25: Panteras - Huracanes 102-88 Regular Season: Round 18 Oct. 27: Pioneros - Guerreros Oct. 27: Soles - Gansos Oct. 27: Panteras - Corr.Victoria Oct. 27: Barreteros - Huracanes Oct. 28: Toros - Gigantes Oct. 28: Fuerza Regia - Osos Oct. 27: Lechugueros - Halc.Rojos Oct. 27: Abejas - Halc.Xalapa Round 10 Oct. 30: Huracanes - Abejas |
| MOLDOVA |
| MONTENEGRO |
Standings - 1B
Regular Season: Round 2 Oct. 27: Zeta 2011 - S.Centar Oct. 27: Buducnost II - Un.Mediteran Oct. 27: Pljevlja - Berane 2010 Oct. 27: Gusinje - Gorstak |
| Vladimir Dasic selected the top Montenegrin playing abroad in last week's games
- by Eurobasket Center
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Montenegrins who are currently playing abroad.
#11. International swingman Suad Sehovic (196-87, currently plays in Ukraine) helped Khimik win their game against the tenth-ranked Mykolaiv 80-64 in the Ukrainian Superleague in Friday night's game. Sehovic scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. He has reliable stats this season: 10.9ppg, 5.1rpg and 2.1apg. Despite Sehovic played previously for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, he is currently in the Montenegrin national team roster. #12. Former international forward Ivan Ivanovic (205-80, currently plays in Romania) helped Gaz Metan win their n overtime game against the closely-ranked CSM Bucuresti 94-88 in the Romanian Division A in Sunday night's game. Ivanovic recorded 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 32 minutes. His stats this year are: 12.5ppg, 6.0rpg and 2.0apg in the four games. Despite Ivanovic played previously for the Serbian national team, he is currently in the Montenegrin national team roster. #13. Former U20 international guard Nemanja Vranjes (188-88, currently plays in Greece) was not able to secure a victory for Pagrati in their game against Lavrio in the Greek A2 (second division). Despite his very good performance in Saturday night's game Vranjes was the top scorer with 19 points. He also added 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists. Vranjes is currently fifth on the league's list of best passers. This season he has very high stats. Vranjes averages: 16.5ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.0apg and 1.5spg. He used to play for the Montenegrin U20 national team four years ago. #14. International swingman Sead Sehovic (196-89, currently plays in Adriatic League) couldn't help Szolnok in their game against Radnicki KG in the Adriatic League, despite his good performance last Saturday. Sehovic scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 33 minutes. It was his first game for Szolnok this season. But his team was crushed by 25 points 97-72. Despite he played previously for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, Sehovic is currently in the Montenegrin national team roster. #15. Former U21 international center Milovan Savic (205-87, currently plays in Serbia) helped Konstantin win their game against the eighth-ranked Mega Vizura 89-71 in the Serbian A League on Saturday night. He scored 8 points. It was his first game for Konstantin this season. Despite Savic played previously for the Serbian national team, he is currently in the Montenegrin U21 national team roster. The list of other players, who all have Montenegrin passport but never been selected to any of Montenegrin national teams: #1. Nikola Mirotic (207-F/C-91, currently plays in Euroleague), who plays in Spain could not help Real Madrid (2-1) in their last game. Despite Mirotic's good performance the first-placed Real Madrid was edged 86-85 on the road by the lower-ranked (#6) Khimky in the group A of Euroleague. He scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 20 minutes. But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen. Mirotic has relatively good stats this year: 14.0ppg and 6.0rpg in the two games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Montenegrin and Spanish. Despite Mirotic's Montenegrin passport, he currently plays for the Spanish U20 national team and is not eligible to play for the Montenegrin team. #2. Petar Despotovic (194-G-88, agency: Alti Sport, currently plays in Serbia) was the major contributor in Konstantin's victory against the eighth-ranked Mega Vizura (2-1) 89-71 in the Serbian A League last Saturday. Despotovic had a double-double by scoring 19 points and making 10 passes. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 steals in 35 minutes. KK Konstantin Nis (2-1) is placed third in the A League. . Despotovic is ranked second on the list of the best passers in the league and also on the list of most steals (second place). He has very reliable stats this year: 11.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 5.3apg and 3.0spg in the three games. Despotovic is another player who holds two passports: Montenegrin and Serbian. Despite his Montenegrin nationality, Despotovic previously played for the Serbian university national team and probably cannot be called to the Montenegrin team. #3. Brion Rush (186-G-84, agency: Beo Basket, college: Grambling St., currently plays in Euroleague), who plays in France was not able to help Chalon/Saor (1-2) in their last game on Thursday. Despite his good performance the fourth-placed Chalon/Saor was crushed 90-61 in Tel-Aviv by the leading Maccabi T-A in the group B of Euroleague. Rush was the top scorer with 12 points. He also added 3 assists. . Rush has relatively good stats this season: 12.0ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.7spg. He is a naturalized American. Apparently Rush has never played in Montenegro. #4. Experienced Branko Cuic (197-G-78, currently plays in Romania) led Targu Mures to a victory over the 12th-ranked Timba Timosoara (1-3) 77-63 in the Romanian Division A in Monday night's game. He was the best player in that game. Cuic recorded 27 points (!!!), 4 rebounds and 5 assists in 35 minutes. BC Mures Targu-Mures (3-1) is placed third in the Division A. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. . It's Cuic's first season with the team. Cuic belongs to league's top scorers (ranked #5) and also on the list of best passers (fifth place). He has individually a very good year with high stats. Cuic averages: 19.5ppg, 7.0rpg and 5.0apg in the four games. #5. Goran Bulatovic (184-G-88, currently plays in Slovakia) contributed to a Inter Bratislava's victory against the fifth-ranked SKP Banska Bystrica (2-2) 102-88 in the Slovakian Extraliga on Saturday night. Bulatovic recorded 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in 35 minutes. BK Inter Bratislava (4-0) is placed first in the Extraliga. So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season. . It's Bulatovic's first season with the team. Bulatovic is currently first on the list of top scorers and also on the list of best passers (second place). He has very impressive stats this year: 19.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 6.3apg and 1.3spg in the three games. #6. Novak Popovic (207-C-81, currently plays in Bosnia) helped Capljina Lasta win their game against the seventh-ranked Bosna ASA BHT 83-80 in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I in Saturday night's game. Popovic recorded 20 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. It was his first game for Capljina Lasta this season. Popovic belongs to league's top scorers and is ranked #8. #7. Ivan Todorovic (214-C/F-84, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Romania) was the main contributor in U-Mobitelco's victory against the league outsider Miercurea Ciuc 89-73 in the Romanian Division A last Saturday. He was the best player in that game. Todorovic scored 19 points, had 6 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 28 minutes. He has relatively good stats this year: 11.7ppg and 7.0rpg in the three games. #8. Nikola Dragovic (206-F-87, college: UCLA, currently plays in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Air Avellino in their game against Vanoli Cremona in the Italian SerieA, despite his very good performance last Sunday. Dragovic recorded 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 31 minutes. But his team lost 83-94. Dragovic is currently seventh on the list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (fifth place). He has very impressive stats this year: 16.3ppg, 8.3rpg and 1.3spg in the four games. Dragovic has both Serbian and Montenegrin nationalities. Despite his Montenegrin passport, Dragovic currently plays for the Serbian university national team. #9. Slobodan Pejovic (192-PG-86, currently plays in Serbia) helped Tamis edge the closely-ranked KK Jagodina 72-70 in the Serbian A League on Saturday night. He scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Pejovic's total stats this season are: 9.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.5apg. #10. Miljan Pavkovic (178-G-81, also represented by Beo Basket, currently plays in Czech Republic) helped CEZ Nymburk win their game against the fifth-ranked BK Decin 72-65 in the Czech Republic NBL in Saturday night's game. He scored 11 points and added 3 passes in 24 minutes. Pavkovic is currently second on the list of best passers with 5.6apg. He also averaged so far 6.4ppg and 3.0rpg in the seven games. |
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| NEW ZEALAND |
| Kirk Penney selected the top New Zealander playing abroad in last week's games
- by Eurobasket Center
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of New Zealanders who are currently playing abroad.
The list of other players, who all have New Zealand passport but never been selected to any of New Zealand national teams: #1. Aaron Baynes (208-C-86, college: Washington St., currently plays in Euroleague), who plays in Slovenia could not help Union Olimpija (1-2) in their last game. Despite his good performance the fourth-placed Union Olimpija lost 75-81 at home to the higher-ranked (#3) Fenerbahce Ulker in the group A of Euroleague. Baynes had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 12 rebounds in 23 minutes. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Baynes' first year with the team. Baynes is the league's best rebounder with 12.0rpg. He also averaged so far 15.0ppg in the two games he played so far. Baynes has a dual citizenship: Australian and New Zealand. Despite his New Zealand passport, Baynes currently plays for the Australian national team and is not eligible to play for the New Zealand team. #2. Marcel Jones (203-F-85, college: Oregon St., currently plays in Romania) led Pitesti to an easy victory against the closely-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti (0-4) crushing them 108-46 in the Romanian Division A in Saturday night's game. He scored 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in only a mere 14 minutes. BCM U Pitesti (1-3) is placed 13th in the Division A. . This year Jones has relatively solid stats: 10.8ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5apg and 2.0spg in the four games. He is a naturalized American. Jones used to play for McDonalds Manawatu Jets in New Zealand league. |
| NIGERIA |
| Ebi Ere's double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Nigerians playing currently abroad
- by Eurobasket Center
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Nigerian players, who play currently abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Nigerian passport but never been selected to any of Nigerian national teams: #1. Experienced Uche Nsonwu-Amadi (208-F/C-78, agency: Beo Basket, college: Wyoming, currently plays in France), who plays in the French ProA could not help ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (3-1) in their last game. Despite his good performance the league leader ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket lost 77-90 on the road to the much lower-ranked (#8) JSF Nanterre. Nsonwu-Amadi scored 12 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 33 minutes. But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go. This year Nsonwu-Amadi's overall stats are: 7.8ppg, 9.3rpg and 2.0apg in the four games he played so far. #2. Gani Lawal (205-C/F-88, college: Georgia Tech, currently plays in Italy) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams Lottomatica Roma (2-2) in their game against Armani Milano (2-2) in the Italian SerieA. Despite his very good performance on Monday night He recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 10 rebounds. Lawal also added 2 blocks. . It's Lawal's first season with the team. Lawal is currently second on the league's list of best blockers. His overall stats this season are: 8.8ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.8bpg. Lawal has a dual citizenship: Nigerian and American. #3. Ndudi Ebi (206-F-84, agency: Higher Vision Sports, currently plays in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Air Avellino (1-3) in their game against Vanoli Cremona (1-3) in the Italian SerieA, despite his very good performance in Sunday night's game. He had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 11 rebounds in 36 minutes. But Air Avellino lost 83-94 in Cremona to the league outsider (#16) Vanoli. . It's Ebi's first season with the team. Ebi belongs to league's best rebounders (ranked #3) and also on the list of best blockers (third place). He has very reliable stats this year: 12.5ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.8bpg and 2.5spg in the four games. #4. Chinemelu Elonu (206-F/C-87, college: Texas A&M, currently plays in Turkey) led Tofas to a 3-point victory against the closely-ranked Mersin (0-1) 71-68 in the Turkish TBL last Friday. Elonu recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting 14 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks. Tofas Bursa (1-1) is placed 11th in the TBL. . It's Elonu's first season with the team. Elonu is currently third on the league's list of best rebounders. He has very reliable stats this season: 12.0ppg, 11.0rpg and 1.5bpg. #5. Oritseweyinmi Efejuku (196-G-86, college: Providence, currently plays in Mexico) was the major contributor in a Fuerza Regia's victory against the league outsider Osos (2-14) 92-78 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) on Thursday night. Efejuku scored 25 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 32 minutes. Fuerza Regia Monterrey (7-8) is placed tenth in the LNBP. It's Efejuku's first season with the team. He has individually a very good year with high stats. Efejuku averages: 20.6ppg, 3.4rpg and 2.6apg in the seven games. He is another player who holds two passports: Nigerian and Jamaican. Despite Efejuku's Nigerian nationality, he currently plays for the Jamaican national team and is not eligible to play for the Nigerian team. #6. Reggie Okosa (208-F/C-80, agency: Top Notch Sports, college: La Salle, currently plays in Japan) led Iwate Big Bulls to a victory against the eighth-ranked Chiba Jets 99-88 in the Japanese BJ League in Sunday night's game. Okosa recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 3 assists and 2 blocks (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line). Okosa has relatively good stats this season: 13.8ppg, 7.7rpg and 2.5apg. He has both American and Nigerian nationalities. #7. Edward Ayileke (197-F/C-84, currently plays in Mexico) contributed to Panteras' victory against the ninth-ranked Huracanes 102-88 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) on Thursday night. He scored 14 points, grabbed 8 boards, passed 3 assists and added 4 steals. Ayileke's overall stats this season are: 5.4ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.1apg. He has also Mexican nationality. #8. Olu Ashaolu (200-F-88, college: Oregon, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Caceres Basket in their game against Leyma Basquet in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division), despite his very good performance in Friday night's game. Ashaolu was the second best scorer with 13 points. He also added 9 rebounds in 27 minutes. But his team was crushed by 24 points 91-67. Ashaolu is ranked fourth on the list of the most steals in the league with 2.3spg. He also averaged so far 10.3ppg and 4.8rpg in the four games. Ashaolu also holds two passports: Nigerian and Canadian. Despite his Nigerian nationality, Ashaolu previously played for the Canadian U18 national team and probably cannot be called to the Nigerian team. #9. Olaseni Lawal (208-F/C-86, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Wayne St., MI, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Tezenis VE in their game against Tuscany Pistoia in the Italian Lega2 (second division). Lawal scored 6 points, had 11 rebounds and made 3 blocks. His team was badly defeated by 16 points 67-51. Lawal is currently first on the list of best rebounders and also on the list of best blockers (first place). His overall stats this season are: 5.7ppg, 12.7rpg, 2.7bpg and 3.0spg. Lawal holds both American and Nigerian passports. Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. #10. Thanasis Adetokoubo (200-F-93, currently plays in Greece) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Aiolos Trikallon 77-60 in the Greek A2 (second division) on Saturday night. He had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 10 rebounds in 23 minutes. Adetokoubo has relatively good stats this year: 11.0ppg and 5.5rpg in the two games. He has Nigerian and Greek nationalities. Despite Adetokoubo's Nigerian passport, he currently plays for the Greek U20 national team. |