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EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 3/20/2012 1:00:00 AM
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Luis Scola''s 30 points make him top Argentinian player abroad of the week - by Eurobasket Center We bring you last week''s top performances from Argentinians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
The list of other players, who all have Argentinian passport but never been selected to any of Argentinian national teams: #1. Bruno Cerella (194-G/F-86, agency: Players Group) led Banca Tercas to a surprising victory over the sixth-ranked Banco di Sardegna Sassari (14-9) 83-78 in the Italian SerieA on Sunday night. Cerella was MVP of the game. He recorded 21 points and added 3 assists. Banca Tercas Teramo (8-16) is placed second from the bottom (#16) in the SerieA. It was Banca Tercas'' first victory after four consecutive loses. Cerella''s total stats this season are: 9.5ppg, 3.2rpg and 1.2apg. He has also Italian nationality. #2. Federico Van Lacke (191-G-80), who plays in the Spanish ACB could not help FIATC Joventut (11-14) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance FIATC Joventut was defeated 81-73 at home by the lower-ranked Gran Canaria 2014 (#14). Van Lacke was the second best scorer with 12 points. He also added 4 assists. Van Lacke''s total stats this season are: 8.0ppg, 2.8rpg and 2.4apg. He has also Italian citizenship. #3. Experienced Patricio Prato (196-G-79) was not able to help Aget Imola (8-14) in their game against MarcoPoloShop.it (7-15) in the Italian Lega2 (second division), despite his very good performance on Sunday night. Prato was the top scorer with 20 points. He also added 3 steals in 35 minutes. But Aget Imola lost 72-80 on the road to the league outsider (#15) MarcoPoloShop.it. This year Prato has relatively solid stats: 13.3ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.5apg and 2.2spg in the 21 games he played so far. Similarly like Van Lacke and Cerella above he has also Italian nationality. #4. Mario Jose Ghersetti (201-F-81) was not able to secure a victory for Centrale Latte (11-11) in their game against Prima Veroli (10-13) in the Italian Lega2 (second division). Despite his very good performance in Sunday night''s game Ghersetti was the second best scorer with 15 points. He also added 6 rebounds. This season Ghersetti has relatively solid stats: 14.9ppg, 6.1rpg and 2.3spg. Similarly like three previous players above, he has also Italian passport. #5. Andres Forray (187-PG-86) led Trento to a victory over the 14th-ranked Firenze (2-19) 93-78 in the Italian Nazionale A (third division) last Sunday. Forray was MVP of the game. He scored 20 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 32 minutes. Bitumcalor Trento (20-9) is placed first in North-East Division. It''s Forray''s first season with the team. This year Forray has relatively solid stats: 11.3ppg, 4.6rpg, 2.7apg and 2.3spg in the 29 games. He has also Italian citizenship. #6. Diego Corral (205-C-86, also represented by Players Group) was the main contributor in Anagni''s victory against the second-ranked Recanati 79-75 in the Italian Nazionale A (third division) on Sunday night. Corral was MVP of the game. He scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. This season Corral has relatively solid stats: 12.2ppg, 7.2rpg and 1.5spg. Similarly like all previous players above, he has also Italian nationality. #7. Bernardo Musso (192-G-86) couldn''t help Napoli in their game against Mazzeo San Severo in the Italian Nazionale A (third division), despite his very good performance in Sunday night''s game. Musso scored 13 points, made 9 passes and 3 steals in 36 minutes. But his team lost 71-82. Musso is the league''s top scorer and also on the list of best passers (third place). He has individually a very good year with high stats. Musso averages: 19.5ppg, 6.5rpg, 4.1apg and 2.8spg in the 30 games. He has also Italian passport. #8. Franco Migliori (197-G-82) couldn''t help Fileni BPA in their game against Sigma Barcellona in the Italian Lega2 (second division), despite his very good performance on Sunday night. Migliori scored 13 points in 33 minutes. But his team lost 76-87. This year Migliori has relatively solid stats: 10.3ppg and 3.1rpg in the 14 games. Similarly like all previous players above, he has also Italian nationality. #9. Marcos Casini (188-PG-80) couldn''t help Givova Scafati in their game against Tezenis Verona in the Italian Lega2 (second division), despite his good performance last Sunday. Casini scored 10 points in 27 minutes. But his team lost 74-83. This year Casini''s total stats are: 8.0ppg, 2.6rpg and 1.2spg in the 23 games. He has also Italian citizenship. #10. Nicolas Richotti (181-PG-86) contributed to Canarias'' victory against the closely-ranked Menorca Basquet 83-77 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night''s game. Richotti recorded 10 points in 23 minutes. Richotti has reliable stats this year: 12.6ppg, 2.4rpg, 2.2apg and 1.1spg in the 28 games. He has also Italian passport. |
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| AUSTRALIA |
Joe Ingles selected the top Australian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Here is the weekly review of the top performing Australian players, who play currently abroad.
#11. Former international forward Cameron Bairstow (205-90) is a teammate of previously mentioned Hugh Greenwood and both played together in the last NCAA game. Bairstow contributed to N.Mexico''s shocking victory against the Long Beach State University 75-68. He scored 7 points and blocked 2 shots. This season Bairstow has very high stats. He averages: 26.5ppg, 9.2rpg, 4.6apg and 4.2spg. Bairstow used to play for the Australian national team three years ago. #12. International forward David Barlow (205-83, college: Metro St.) couldn''t help one of league''s weakest teams UCAM Murcia in their game against Blusens Monbus in the Spanish ACB. He scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 13 minutes. His team lost 62-69. This year Barlow''s overall stats are: 7.8ppg and 4.9rpg in the 25 games. He is also in the roster of the Australian national team. #13. Former international forward Ater Majok (208-87, college: Connecticut) couldn''t help Nitra in their game against Nova Ves in the Slovakian Extraliga. Majok scored only 4 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and made 3 blocks. His team was defeated 78-67. Majok is currently fifth on the league''s list of best rebounders and also on the list of best blockers (second place). He has very reliable stats this season: 11.1ppg, 8.2rpg, 1.3apg and 2.6bpg. Majok used to play for the Australian national team two years ago. #14. International center Andrew James Ogilvy (211-88, college: Vanderbilt) is a teammate of previously mentioned Brad Newley and both played together in the last Spanish ACB game. Ogilvy contributed to an easy victory against the league leader Real Madrid 83-66. He scored only 2 points in 2 minutes on the court. This year Ogilvy''s total stats are: 5.4ppg and 2.1rpg in the 16 games. He plays currently for the Australian national team. #15. University international forward Clint Steindl (200-89) is a teammate of previously mentioned Matthew Dellavedova. He played also in the last NCAA game facing Mitchell Young (above) in the other team. Steindl couldn''t help the St.Mary''s, CA in their game against the Purdue University. He scored 6 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 28 minutes. His team was edged 72-69. Steindl has reliable stats this year: 14.8ppg, 2.5rpg and 5.2apg in the 25 games. He is also in the roster of the Australian university national team. The list of other players, who all have Australian passport but never been selected to any of Australian national teams: #1. Kyrie Irving (191-G-92, college: Duke), who plays in the NBA could not help the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-26) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 105-115 on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks. Irving was the top scorer with 28 points. He also added 5 assists in 29 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it''s only Irving''s third season in pro basketball. It was Cavaliers'' third consecutive loss in a row. Irving has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 18.6ppg, 3.7rpg and 5.6apg in the 38 games he played so far. Irving is a naturalized American. Despite his Australian passport, Irving previously played for the USA U18 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Australian team. Strangely he has never played in Australia. #2. Shane Coupland (196-F) led St.Francis Xavier to a 3-point victory against the Cascades (13-5) 89-86 in the Canadian university league CIS in Sunday night''s game. Coupland recorded 13 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. The St.Francis Xavier has 10-10 record this season. Coupland''s overall stats this year are: 7.1ppg and 4.5rpg. #3. John Fitzgerald (193-G-84, college: Lindsey Wilson) led Malbas to a victory over the 12th-ranked Hogsbo (5-16) 81-67 in the Swedish Basketettan (second division) in Saturday night''s game. Fitzgerald was the top player that evening. He scored 23 points and grabbed 8 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) in 39 minutes. Malbas Oresund (21-1) is placed first in South group. It was his team''s sixth consecutive victory in a row. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Fitzgerald is currently second on the league''s list of top scorers and also on the list of best passers (fourth place). He has very impressive stats this year: 26.5ppg, 9.2rpg, 4.6apg and 4.2spg in the 20 games. #4. Lee Jeka (187-G-83, agency: Limelight Hoops), who plays in the German ProA (second division) was not able to help Saar-Pfalz Braves (7-18) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Jeka''s good performance Saar-Pfalz Braves was badly defeated 70-52 in Chemnitz by the higher-ranked BV 99 (#11). He was the top scorer with 14 points. Jeka also added 5 assists. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. Jeka is currently second on the list of best passers. This season he has very good stats: 14.8ppg, 2.5rpg and 5.2apg. Jeka has also British nationality. |
| AUSTRIA |
| BELARUS |
Artsiom Parakhouski selected the top Belarusian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Belarusians who are currently playing abroad.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Belarusian passport: #1. Vladi Yeremishin (201-F/C-84, agency: Avi Zilberman), who plays in the Israeli National League (second division) could not help one of league''s weakest teams Lev Hasharon (7-15) in their last game. Despite Yeremishin''s good performance Lev Hasharon was badly defeated 94-76 on the road by the higher-ranked (#11) Ironi Kiryat Ata. He recorded 11 points in 22 minutes. It was Lev Hasharon''s third consecutive loss in a row. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. Yeremishin has averaged so far 5.3ppg and 3.9rpg in the 18 games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Belarusian and Israeli. Despite Yeremishin''s Belarusian passport, he previously played for the Israeli university national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Belarusian team. |
| BELGIUM |
Axel Hervelle selected the top Belgian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Belgians who are currently playing abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Belgian passport but never been selected to any of Belgian national teams: #1. Experienced Ryan Hoover (188-G-74, agency: SportsTalent, college: Notre Dame), who plays in the Italian Lega2 (second division) could not help Fileni BPA (11-11) to beat Sigma Barcellona (13-10). Hoover scored 7 points and had 6 steals. Fileni BPA was defeated 87-76 on the road by the higher-ranked Sigma Barcellona (#5). It was Fileni BPA''s first loss after three consecutive victories. This season Hoover has relatively solid stats: 11.6ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.2apg and 1.5spg. He is a naturalized American. Strangely Hoover has never played in Belgium. #2. Christopher Jones (188-G-90) led Amicale to a victory over the second-ranked Musel Pikes (19-4) 86-75 in the Luxembourg Diekirch League last Saturday. Jones was MVP of the game. He scored 25 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group 1-6 places. Amicale Steinsel (8-13) is placed second. It was his team''s fifth consecutive victory in a row. Jones is one of the most experienced players in a team as it''s his sixth year in Amicale''s roster. Jones is currently first on the list of most steals. He has very reliable stats this season: 11.7ppg, 5.1rpg, 2.3apg and 2.7spg. Jones has a dual citizenship: Belgian and Luxembourg. Despite his Belgian passport, Jones currently plays for the Luxembourg national team and is not eligible to play for the Belgian team. #3. Steve Oelbrandt (200-C-80) was not able to help Helsingborg (8-12) in their game against Nassjo (19-2) in the Swedish Basketettan (second division). He cannot count Saturday''s game as one of the best ones. Oelbrandt scored only 2 points. Helsingborg (#7) was defeated 94-79 at home by the second-ranked Nassjo in the South group. It was Helsingborg''s third consecutive loss in a row. His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Oelbrandt has averaged so far 3.2ppg and 4.0rpg. |
| BOSNIA |
Mirza Teletovic selected the top Bosnian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center We bring you last week''s top performances from Bosnians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#11. International forward Miralem Halilovic (205-91) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ante Masic and both played together in the last Adriatic League game. Halilovic couldn''t help KK Zagreb CO in their game against HKK Siroki WWin. He scored 8 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and made 3 blocks in only 13 minutes. His team was crushed by 24 points 72-48. This year Halilovic''s total stats are: 2.3ppg and 2.1rpg in the seven games. He plays currently for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. #12. International forward Milan Milosevic (205-85) couldn''t help Buducnost in their game against Union Olimpija in the Adriatic League. Milosevic scored 9 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 18 minutes. His team lost 68-72. Milosevic has averaged so far 3.3ppg and 3.0rpg in the 23 games. He is also in the roster of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. #13. An experienced former international power forward Elvir Ovcina (210-76, another player represented by Interperformances, college: Syracuse), who plays in the German BBL couldn''t help LTi 46ers (8-20) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Ovcina''s very good performance LTi 46ers was defeated 76-65 in Goettingen by the league outsider BG Goettingen (#18). He recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting 11 rebounds. Ovcina averaged so far 11.4ppg, 6.6rpg and 2.3apg. He used to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team seven years ago. #14. International guard Nemanja Gordic (193-88) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nihad Djedovic and both played together in the last Italian SerieA game. Gordic, who plays in the Italian SerieA couldn''t help Lottomatica Roma (10-14) in their last game. Despite his good performance Lottomatica Roma was edged 73-72 in Cantu by the second-ranked Bennet. Gordic was the second best scorer with 11 points in a mere 19 minutes. Gordic has averaged so far 7.8ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.0apg in the 24 games. He plays currently for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. #15. Former international swingman Jasmin Hukic (204-79, another player represented by Beo Basket) couldn''t help Novipiu CM in their game against Fabi Shoes Montegranaro in the Italian SerieA. Hukic recorded 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. His team was defeated 94-83. Hukic has averaged so far 6.8ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.6apg. He used to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team four years ago. The list of other players, who all have Bosnia and Herzegovina passport but never been selected to any of Bosnia and Herzegovina national teams: #1. Bojan Bogdanovic (203-G/F-89) led Fenerbahce Ulker to a 1-point victory over the 12th-ranked Mersin (8-15) 82-81 in the Turkish TBL last Sunday. Bogdanovic was the best player in that game. He recorded 20 points and added 6 passes. Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (17-6) is placed fifth in the TBL. It was his team''s fifth consecutive victory in a row. It''s Bogdanovic''s first season with the team. Bogdanovic has relatively good stats this year: 13.9ppg, 2.4rpg and 1.8apg. He has a dual citizenship: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian. Despite Bogdanovic''s Bosnia and Herzegovina passport, he currently plays for the Croatian national team and is not eligible to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina team. #2. Zoran Planinic (199-G-82) was the major contributor in Khimky''s victory against the closely-ranked Lokomotiv (7-6) 88-80 in the Russian PBL on Tuesday night. Planinic scored 16 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 23 minutes. BC Khimky Moscow Region (9-2) is placed second in the PBL. It was his team''s fourth consecutive victory in a row. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Planinic is currently seventh on the league''s list of best passers with 4.1apg. This year his other stats are: 12.9ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.6spg in the eight games he played so far. Planinic is another player who holds two passports: Croatian and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite his Bosnia and Herzegovina nationality, Planinic previously played for the Croatian national team and probably cannot be called to the Bosnia and Herzegovina team. #3. Damir Markota (210-C/F-85) led his Croatian team KK Zagreb CO to a victory over the seventh-ranked Cibona (13-13) 88-84 in a derby game in the Adriatic League in Tuesday night''s game. He was the best player in that game. Markota recorded 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. KK Zagreb Croatia Osiguranje (12-14) is placed ninth in group A. The Regular Season already ended in the Adriatic League. Markota''s overall stats this season are: 9.0ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.3apg and 1.2spg. Similarly like Planinic and Bogdanovic above he has both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian nationalities. Despite Markota''s Bosnia and Herzegovina passport, he currently plays for the Croatian national team. #4. Mirza Begic (217-C-85) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Blancos de Rueda (6-19) crushing them 76-55 in the Spanish ACB last Tuesday. Begic scored 8 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and made 3 blocks in 19 minutes. Real Madrid (20-5) is placed first in the ACB. Begic is ranked fourth on the list of the best blockers in the league with 1.5bpg. This year he also averages: 5.5ppg and 4.2rpg in the 24 games. Begic also holds two passports: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenian. Despite his Bosnia and Herzegovina nationality, Begic currently plays for the Slovenian national team. #5. Marko Keselj (205-F-88, agency: Beo Basket) contributed to Olympiakos'' victory against the fifth-ranked Panionios (14-8) 73-64 in a derby game in the Greek A1 on Friday night. Keselj scored 9 points in 26 minutes. Olympiakos S.F.P. Pireus (21-1) is placed first in the A1. It was his team''s 18th consecutive victory in a row. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. This year Keselj''s overall stats are: 5.7ppg and 2.4rpg in the 15 games. He has Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbian nationalities. Despite Keselj''s Bosnia and Herzegovina passport, he currently plays for the Serbian national team. #6. Suad Sehovic (197-G/F-87) contributed to a 2-point Budivelnyk''s victory against the sixth-ranked BC Odessa 77-75 in the Ukrainian Superleague on Monday night. Sehovic scored 14 points, had 8 boards, passed 3 assists and added 3 steals. Sehovic''s stats this season are: 10.8ppg, 6.0rpg and 1.3spg. He has Montenegrin and Bosnia and Herzegovina nationalities. Despite Sehovic''s Bosnia and Herzegovina passport, he currently plays for the Montenegrin national team. #7. Vanja Plisnic (205-F/C-80, also represented by Beo Basket), who plays in the Italian SerieA could not help Banco di Sardegna Sassari (14-9) in their last game. Despite Plisnic''s good performance Banco di Sardegna Sassari lost 78-83 on the road to the one of league''s weakest teams (#16) Banca Tercas. He had a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting the same number of rebounds. Plisnic also added 4 assists in 30 minutes. This year Plisnic''s overall stats are: 7.9ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.4apg in the 23 games. He has also Serbian passport. #8. Goran Suton (209-C-85, college: Michigan St.) faced previously mentioned Damir Markota in the Adriatic League last game. Suton, who plays in Croatia was not able to help Cibona (13-13) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the seventh-placed Cibona lost 84-88 in a derby game to the lower-ranked (#9) KK Zagreb CO in the group A of Adriatic League. Suton had a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 11 rebounds in 22 minutes. This year Suton''s overall stats are: 9.3ppg and 5.2rpg in the 24 games. He has Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian nationalities. Despite Suton''s Bosnia and Herzegovina passport, he previously played for the Croatian national team. #9. Seid Hajric (203-F-83) contributed to Anwil''s victory against the fifth-ranked Energa Czarni 82-69 in the Polish PLK last Sunday. Hajric recorded 16 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Hajric has averaged so far 9.4ppg and 5.4rpg. He has also Polish citizenship. #10. Stanko Barac (217-C-86) contributed to an Anadolu Efes'' victory against the sixth-ranked Karsiyaka 71-59 in the Turkish TBL on Sunday night. Barac recorded 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 16 minutes. Barac has averaged so far 8.6ppg and 3.7rpg in the 19 games. He has Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian nationalities. Despite Barac''s Bosnia and Herzegovina passport, he currently plays for the Croatian national team. |
| BRAZIL |
Tiago Splitter selected the top Brazilian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center We bring you last week''s top performances from Brazilians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#11. Former international swingman Jonathan Tavernari (198-87, college: BYU) helped Tuscany Pistoia win their game against the closely-ranked Trenkwalder RE 71-55 in the Italian Lega2 (second division) in Sunday night''s game. Tavernari scored 6 points and had 3 steals in 26 minutes. Tavernari has averaged so far 9.6ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.1apg and 1.9spg in the eight games. He used to play for the Brazilian national team two years ago. #12. Former international forward Marcus Vinicius Toledo (203-86) couldn''t help Ford Burgos in their game against UB La Palma in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division). Toledo cannot count Friday''s game as one of the best ones. He recorded only 2 points in 23 minutes. His team was badly defeated by 17 points 82-65. Toledo is currently first on the list of most steals with 2.3spg. This year he also averages: 8.0ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.5apg in the 28 games. Toledo used to play for the Brazilian national team back in 2009. #13. Former U18 international center Renan Leichtweis (207-89) managed to help Faymasa Palencia Baloncesto to win against the closely-ranked Baloncesto Leon 78-61 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) on Friday night. He recorded only 1 points. Leichtweis has averaged so far 2.6ppg and 1.4rpg. He used to play for the Brazilian U18 national team six years ago. The list of other players, who all have Brazilian passport but never been selected to any of Brazilian national teams: #1. Diego Soarez (205-C-87), who plays in the Uruguayan LUB could not help Defensor (6-4) to beat Atletico Welcome (8-2). Soarez did not have that impressive stats last Friday. He recorded only 1 points and grabbed 80 rebounds in 1 minutes on the court. The third-placed Defensor was edged 83-81 in a derby game by the second-ranked Atletico Welcome in the Serie 2. It''s Soarez''s first season with the team. This year Soarez''s total stats are: 3.2ppg and 4.8rpg in the 32 games he played so far. He has also Uruguayan citizenship. #2. Vitor Faverani (211-C-88) managed to help Valencia Basket to win against the 11th-ranked Assignia Manresa (12-13) crushing them 89-68 in the Spanish ACB last Saturday. He recorded only 3 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Valencia Basket (14-11) is placed fourth in the ACB. It was his team''s third consecutive victory in a row. Faverani''s total stats this season are: 6.3ppg and 3.2rpg. #3. Guilherme Gitterer (204-C-85) led Gandia Basquet to a 2-point victory against the league outsider Tenerife (4-16) 63-61 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) last Saturday. Gitterer scored 12 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Aguas de Valencia - Gandia Basquet (5-15) is placed 11th in the LEB Silver. It was his team''s first victory after seven consecutive loses. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Gitterer has averaged so far 6.2ppg and 5.7rpg. He has also Spanish citizenship. #4. Experienced Marcelo Correa (208-C-77, college: San Diego St.) was not able to help Trouville (3-7) in their game against Malvin (7-3) in the Uruguayan LUB. Correa scored only 4 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 15 minutes. Trouville (#5) was badly defeated 72-54 in a derby game by the second-ranked Malvin in the Serie 1. Correa has averaged so far 9.6ppg and 4.5rpg in the 10 games. He has a dual citizenship: Brazilian and Syrian. #5. Kazuya Hatano (192-F-82) was not able to secure a victory for Shiga L-Stars (24-16) in their game against Sendai 89ers (20-20) in the Japanese BJ League. Hatano cannot count Sunday''s game as one of the best ones. He recorded only 3 points and added 3 passes. Shiga L-Stars (#5) were defeated 87-73 on the road by the lower-ranked Sendai 89ers (#6) in the Western group. It was Shiga L-Stars'' first loss after three consecutive victories. It''s Hatano''s first season with the team. Hatano has averaged so far 2.6ppg and 2.9rpg. He is another player who holds two passports: Brazilian and Japanese. |
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| ESTONIA |
Kristjan Kangur selected the top Estonian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center We bring you last week''s top performances from Estonians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Estonian passport: #1. Renato Lindmets (198-F-84, college: Westfield St.) was the major contributor in Stjarnan''s victory against the league leader Keflavik (21-7) crushing them 94-69 in the Icelandic Express League in Friday night''s game. He scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Stjarnan (13-7) is placed third in the Express League. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Lindmets has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 18.1ppg, 9.0rpg, 2.4apg, 1.2bpg and 1.1spg. Lindmets is a naturalized American. He used to play for BC Rakvere Tarvas in Estonian league. Other top Estonian players, who play abroad: Siim-Sander Vene (203-F-90) plays for VEF Riga in Latvian LBL Siergiej Babenko (208-F/C-61) plays for Ironi Ashkelon in Israeli Premier League Remy Pold (198-G-92) plays for Jelson Homes DMU Leicester City Riders in British BBL Artur Surov (216-C-83) plays for Torpan Pojat in Finnish Korisliiga Heiko Rannula (186-G-83) plays for Garonne in French NM2 Madis Shumanov (207-C-88) plays for Bodfeld Baskets in German Oberliga |
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| FINLAND |
Sasu Salin selected the top Finn playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Finns who are currently playing abroad.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Finnish passport: #1. Mikko Riipinen (177-PG-87), who plays in the Swedish Basketligan could not help Norrkoping Dolphins (23-13) to beat 08 Stockholm (17-19). Riipinen cannot count it as his best performance. He scored only 2 points and added 3 passes in 23 minutes. Norrkoping Dolphins lost 76-83 on the road to the lower-ranked (#7) 08 Stockholm. Riipinen''s team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Riipinen has been at the team for four years. This season he averages just 0.9ppg in the 18 games he played so far. Riipinen has also Swedish passport. Other top Finnish players, who play abroad: Raymond Hinge plays for Galil Gilboa in Israeli Premier League Petteri Koponen (194-G-88) plays for CS Bologna in Italian SerieA Joonas Caven (210-C/F-93) plays for FIATC Joventut in Spanish ACB Kristjan Rinaldo (195-G/F-91) plays for BC Rakvere in Estonian KML Roberto Alexander Mantovani (200-F-94) plays for AEK in Cypriot Division A Rasmus Roslund (192-G-88) plays for Srbija in Swedish Basketettan Antti Ranta (190-F-87) plays for Nottingham Hoods in British EBL3 |
| FRANCE |
Tony Parker''s double-double lands him Player of the Week award among French playing currently abroad. - by Eurobasket Center Here is the weekly review of the top performing French players, who play currently abroad.
#11. Former international forward Yakhouba Diawara (201-82, college: Pepperdine) couldn''t help Cimberio Varese in their game against Umana Venezia in the Italian SerieA. He recorded 8 points and added 3 assists. His team was defeated 71-63. Diawara''s stats this season are: 15.0ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.7apg and 1.5spg. He used to play for the French national team four years ago. #12. Former international power forward Vasil Evtimov (207-77, agency: Interperformances, college: N.Carolina) helped Levski Sofia win their game against the closely-ranked Tundja Yambol 78-59 in the Bulgarian NBL on Saturday night. Evtimov recorded 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 17 minutes. Evtimov is currently first on the list of best rebounders with 11.3rpg. This year his other stats are: 10.6ppg, 2.2apg and 1.1spg in the 20 games. Despite Evtimov played previously for the Bulgarian national team, he is currently in the French national team roster. #13. Former U20 international guard Thomas Heurtel (188-89) couldn''t help Caja Laboral in their game against Lagun Aro GBC in the Spanish ACB. Heurtel cannot count Sunday''s game as one of the best ones. He scored only 3 points and added 3 passes. His team was defeated 81-73. Heurtel has averaged so far 4.2ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.5apg. He used to play for the French U20 national team three years ago. #14. International forward Florent Pietrus (202-81) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nando De Colo. However that was another game of his team in Spanish ACB which brought him to that list. Pietrus managed to help Valencia Basket in a victory against the league leader Real Madrid 83-66. He scored only 4 points in 14 minutes. Pietrus has averaged so far 2.0ppg and 3.3rpg in the 23 games. He plays currently for the French national team. #15. Former U20 international power forward Guillame Yango (205-82, college: Pacific), who plays in the Italian Lega2 (second division) couldn''t help Biancoblu BO (8-14) in their last game. Despite his good performance Biancoblu BO was edged in an overtime 87-85 in Jesi by the much higher-ranked (#7) Fileni BPA. Yango scored 11 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 34 minutes. He averaged so far 10.3ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.9spg in the seven games. Yango used to play for the French U20 national team ten years ago. The list of other players, who all have French passport but never been selected to any of French national teams: #1. Elishay Kadir (202-F-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) led Hapoel J-M to a victory against the closely-ranked Hapoel Holon (11-8) 80-69 in the Israeli Premier League last Sunday. Kadir scored 15 points and blocked 2 shots in 34 minutes. Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem (10-9) is placed sixth in the Premier League. His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. It''s Kadir''s first season with the team. Kadir averaged so far 11.0ppg, 5.6rpg and 1.8apg in the 18 games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: French and Israeli. Despite Kadir''s French passport, he currently plays for the Israeli national team and is not eligible to play for the French team. #2. Mohamed Kone (211-C-81, college: Valparaiso), who plays in the Spanish ACB could not help Meridiano Alicante (14-11) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Kone''s good performance Meridiano Alicante was badly defeated 65-49 on the road by the lower-ranked CAI Zaragoza (#10). He was the second best scorer with 10 points. Kone also added 8 rebounds. It''s Kone''s first season with the team. He has averaged so far 4.2ppg and 3.4rpg. Kone is another player who holds two passports: Ivorian and French. Despite his French nationality, Kone currently plays for the Ivorian national team and cannot be called to the French team. #3. Mamadou Lamizana (207-F/C-81, agency: VVG Sports, college: Rutgers) led Vaqueros to an overtime victory over the closely-ranked Indios (5-3) 96-91 in the Puerto Rican BSN in Saturday night''s game. He was the top player that evening. Lamizana scored 21 points and blocked 2 shots in 28 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Vaqueros de Bayamon (5-3) is placed third in the BSN. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Lamizana is currently first on the list of best blockers with 2.8bpg. He also averaged so far 10.0ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.8apg in the six games. Lamizana has both Ivorian and French nationalities. Despite his French passport, Lamizana currently plays for the Ivorian national team. #4. Jean-Felix Moupegnou (201-F-82, college: Alabama), who plays in the Slovakian Extraliga was not able to help Nova Ves (16-16) in their last game. Despite Moupegnou''s very good performance Nova Ves lost 61-73 on the opponent''s court to the higher-ranked (#3) Nitra. He was the top scorer with 17 points. Moupegnou also added 7 rebounds, passed 3 assists and added 2 blocks in 29 minutes. Moupegnou has averaged so far 8.8ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.7apg and 1.3spg in the nine games. He has also Congolese citizenship. #5. Afik Nissim (180-PG-81, agency: Beo Basket) managed to help Krka Novo Mesto to win against the bottom-ranked Zlatorog (2-24) 67-57 in the Adriatic League on Saturday night. Nissim scored 5 points and had 3 steals. Krka Novo Mesto (9-17) is placed 11th in group A. It was his team''s fourth consecutive victory in a row. The Regular Season already ended in the Adriatic League. Nissim has averaged so far 8.3ppg, 2.1rpg and 3.7apg. He also holds two passports: Israeli and French. #6. Alfredo Ott (193-G-83, college: Dillard) led Lan Mobel ISB to a victory over the closely-ranked Prat Juventud 73-66 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) last Friday. Ott was the top player that evening. He scored 17 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 3 assists. Ott is currently first on the list of top scorers and also on the list of most steals (first place). He has individually a very good season with high stats. Ott averages: 17.9ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.4apg and 2.9spg. He is a naturalized American. Apparently Ott has never played in France. #7. Boris Meno (203-F-83, agency: Two Points, college: Davidson), who plays in the Czech Republic NBL was not able to secure a victory for Basketbal Svitavy (15-21) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his good performance Basketbal Svitavy (#3) was crushed 87-65 in Ostrava by the leading NH Ostrava in the A2 group. Meno scored 13 points, had 7 rebounds and made 2 blocks. Meno is currently third on the league''s list of best rebounders. He has very reliable stats this season: 14.8ppg and 8.3rpg. Meno has also Congolese nationality. #8. Francis Koffi (202-F-81, college: Fresno St.) contributed to an easy victory against the league leader River Andorra 82-66 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) in Sunday night''s game. He scored 10 points. Koffi averaged so far 12.1ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.2spg. He has dual citizenship: French and Ivorian. Despite Koffi''s French passport, he previously played for the Ivorian national team. #9. Roy Samaha (205-F/C-84, agency: Pro Management Agency) contributed to Anibal''s victory against the closely-ranked Al Moutahed 101-93 in the Lebanese Division A last Wednesday. Samaha recorded 7 points in only 14 minutes. He has averaged so far 4.7ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.1apg in the 20 games. Samaha holds both French and Lebanese passports. Despite his French nationality, Samaha currently plays for the Lebanese national team. |
| FYR MACEDONIA |
D1 Standings
| Stats Leaders - Superleague
We bring you last week''s top performances from FYR Macedonians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
The list of other players, who all have FYR Macedonian passport but never been selected to any of FYR Macedonian national teams: #1. Michael Wilkinson (204-F-81, agency: Interperformances, college: Wisconsin), who plays in the Russian PBL could not help Unics Kazan (5-6) to beat CSKA Moscow (12-1). Wilkinson scored 5 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Unics Kazan was badly defeated 75-57 on the road by the leading CSKA Moscow. Wilkinson''s overall stats this season are: 8.2ppg and 5.5rpg. He is a naturalized American. However Wilkinson has never played in FYR Macedonia. #2. Blagoj Janev (203-F-84, college: New Hampshire), who plays in the Icelandic Express League was not able to help Thor Thorl (13-7) in their last game. Despite Janev''s very good performance Thor Thorl was badly defeated 97-80 in Sauoarkrokur by the lower-ranked (#7) Tindastoll. He was the second best scorer with 20 points. Janev also added 7 rebounds in 37 minutes. It was Thor Thorl''s first loss after five consecutive victories. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Janev has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.8ppg and 6.1rpg in the 12 games he played so far. Janev has a dual citizenship: FYR Macedonian and Australian. Despite his FYR Macedonian passport, Janev previously played for the Australian U21 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the FYR Macedonian team. #3. Kiril Pavlovski (210-C-85, agency: Global Sports Plaza), who plays in the Bulgarian NBL was not able to secure a victory for Chernomorets (2-20) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the bottom-ranked Chernomorets was defeated 89-74 at home by the higher-ranked Balkan (#6). Pavlovski was the top scorer with 18 points. He also added 8 rebounds. Pavlovski is ranked eighth on the list of the top scorers in the league and also on the list of best rebounders (second place). This season he has very high stats. Pavlovski averages: 15.4ppg, 10.0rpg and 1.1bpg. #4. Nenad Zivcevic (204-F-87) couldn''t help one of league''s weakest teams Sundsvall Dragons (21-15) in their game against LF Basket (20-16) in the Swedish Basketligan. Zivcevic scored 9 points. But Sundsvall Dragons was crushed 105-83 in Lulea by the higher-ranked LF Basket (#5). It was Sundsvall Dragons'' third consecutive loss in a row. His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. This season Zivcevic has relatively solid stats: 13.8ppg, 3.4rpg and 2.3apg. He is another player who holds two passports: Serbian and FYR Macedonian. Despite Zivcevic''s FYR Macedonian nationality, he previously played for the Serbian U20 national team and probably cannot be called to the FYR Macedonian team. #5. Jovan Zdravevski (197-F-80) contributed to an easy victory against the league leader Keflavik (21-7) crushing them 94-69 in the Icelandic Express League in Friday night''s game. Zdravevski scored 10 points in 19 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Stjarnan (13-7) is placed third in the Express League. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. Zdravevski is one of the most experienced players in a team as it''s his fourth year in Stjarnan''s roster. He has averaged so far 9.5ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.4apg in the 11 games. #6. Milos Pejanovic couldn''t help Mladost Cacak in their game against Mladost Zemun in the Serbian B League (second division). Pejanovic cannot count Saturday''s game as one of the best ones. He recorded only 2 points in 34 minutes. His team lost 56-71. Pejanovic has averaged so far 9.8ppg, 2.6rpg and 2.3apg in the 17 games. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GEORGIA |
Zaza Pachulia''s double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Georgians playing currently abroad. - by Eurobasket Center Here is the weekly review of the top performing Georgian players, who play currently abroad.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Georgian passport: #1. Quinton Hosley (201-F/G-84, college: Fresno St.), who plays in the Italian SerieA could not help Banco di Sardegna Sassari (14-9) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Hosley''s very good performance Banco di Sardegna Sassari was defeated 83-78 on the road by the one of league''s weakest teams Banca Tercas (#16). He recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Hosley is currently fifth on the list of most steals. He has individually a very good season with high stats. Hosley averages: 15.2ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.2apg and 2.2spg. He is a naturalized American. Strangely Hosley has never played in Georgia. Other top Georgian players, who play abroad: Nika Metreveli (212-C/F-91) plays for Banco di Sardegna Sassari in Italian SerieA Vladimir Boisa (209-C/F-81) plays for Panionios in Greek A1 Viktor Sanikidze (203-F-86) plays for CS Bologna in Italian SerieA Tornike Shengelia (207-F-91) plays for Spirou Charleroi in Belgian D1 Melvin Sanders (196-F/G-81) plays for Hacettepe University in Turkish TBL Besik Lezhava (191-G-86) plays for Apollon in Cypriot Division A Niko Chkhatarashvili (203-G/F-86) plays for ENAD in Cypriot Division A Beka Burjanadze (201-F-94) plays for Cajasol Castilleja in Spanish EBA Notice: The list above includes only some of the Georgian playing currently abroad. Go to Georgian Abroad Page to see completed list. |
| GERMANY |
Dirk Nowitzki selected the top German playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center We bring you last week''s top performances from Germans who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
The list of other players, who all have German passport but never been selected to any of German national teams: #1. Sergio Kerusch (195-F-89, college: W.Kentucky) contributed to Aris'' victory against the closely-ranked PAOK (10-13) 81-71 in a derby game in the Greek A1 last Wednesday. Kerusch scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in only 10 minutes. Aris Thessaloniki (8-13) is placed eighth in the A1. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. This year Kerusch''s total stats are: 7.2ppg and 4.3rpg in the 22 games he played so far. He is a naturalized American. Apparently Kerusch has never played in Germany. #2. Mario Stojic (198-G/F-80, agency: Interperformances) contributed to a Meridiano Alicante''s victory against the closely-ranked Lagun Aro GBC (14-11) 79-68 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night. He recorded 7 points. Lucentum Alicante (14-11) is placed fifth in the ACB. It was his team''s first victory after five consecutive loses. Stojic''s total stats this season are: 4.6ppg and 2.0rpg. He has a dual citizenship: Croatian and German. Despite Stojic''s German passport, he previously played for the Croatian national team and is probably not eligible to play for the German team. #3. Experienced Robert Sarovic (205-F-78, agency: 011 Sports) helped Timisoara win their game against the 12th-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti (7-18) crushing them 100-58 in the Romanian Division A in Saturday night''s game. Sarovic scored 6 points, had 9 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 20 minutes. BC Timisoara (19-5) is placed second in the Division A. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. This year Sarovic''s total stats are: 7.8ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.8apg in the eight games. He has also Serbian passport. #4. Joachim Thoss (203-C-81) led Alaska Aces to a victory against the closely-ranked Petron Blaze (3-4) 93-88 in the Filipino PBA last Wednesday. Thoss scored 14 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and made 2 blocks. Alaska Aces (4-4) are placed fifth in the PBA. His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is quite important. Thoss is one of the most experienced players in a team as it''s his eighth year in Alaska Aces'' roster. Thoss has relatively good stats this season: 10.4ppg, 8.4rpg, 1.9apg and 1.1bpg. He is another player who holds two passports: German and Filipino. Despite Thoss'' German nationality, he previously played for the Filipino national team and probably cannot be called to the German team. #5. Adam Sean Mink (196-F-91), who plays in the Italian Nazionale A (third division) could not help Pavia (14-16) to beat Santarcangelo (12-18). He scored 9 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in only 13 minutes. But Pavia (#5) was crushed 89-66 on the road by the higher-ranked (#4) Santarcangelo in the North-West Division. It was Pavia''s third consecutive loss in a row. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. This year Mink averages only 1.0ppg in the 19 games. He has also Italian passport. #6. Kiril Wachsmann (203-C/F-83, agency: Edge Sports, college: Iona) was not able to help Melilla Baloncesto in their game against Clinicas Rincon in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division). Wachsmann recorded only 4 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. His team was edged 67-64. Wachsmann has averaged so far 5.1ppg and 6.1rpg. #7. Adam Waleskowski (204-F-82, agency: Court Side, college: Florida St.) helped Levice win their game against the second-ranked Prievidza 80-77 in the Slovakian Extraliga on Saturday night. He scored 7 points in only 11 minutes. This year Waleskowski averages only 4.5ppg in the two games. He is a naturalized American. Waleskowski used to play for Erdgas Ehingen/Urspringschule in German league. #8. Jorg Rottgardt (191-G-81) was not able to secure a victory for one of league''s weakest teams Falcon in their game against Aabyhoj in the Danish Ligaen. Rottgardt cannot count Saturday''s game as one of the best ones. He recorded only 2 points. His team was defeated 86-74. Rottgardt has averaged so far 6.5ppg and 2.1rpg. |
| GREECE |
Div.B Standing
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Greeks who are currently playing abroad.
#11. International guard Nikolaos Zisis (197-83) managed to help Montepaschi Siena to win against the 15th-ranked Vanoli-Braga 79-61 in the Italian SerieA on Sunday night. Zisis recorded only 4 points. Zisis has averaged so far 5.8ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.3apg. He plays currently for the Greek national team. #12. Former international forward Nestoras Kommatos (203-77) helped S.Antimo win their game against the league outsider MarcoPoloShop.it 93-88 in the Italian Lega2 (second division) in Sunday night''s game. Kommatos scored 18 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 35 minutes. Kommatos averaged so far 11.0ppg, 7.7rpg and 1.7apg in the three games. He used to play for the Greek national team back in 2005. #13. Former international power forward Dimitris Haritopoulos (206-83, another player represented by FCM), who plays in the French ProA could not help ASVEL (10-12) in their last game on Friday. Despite Haritopoulos'' good performance ASVEL was defeated 84-73 at home by the higher-ranked Le Mans (#6). He recorded 10 points. Haritopoulos has averaged so far 7.5ppg and 3.0rpg. He used to play for the Greek national team seven years ago. #14. Former U20 international guard Igor Milosevic (193-86, agency: Beo Basket), who plays in the German BBL was not able to help New Yorker Phantoms (14-13) in their last game. Despite Milosevic''s good performance New Yorker Phantoms was crushed 96-75 on the road by the much lower-ranked (#15) Phoenix Hagen. He recorded 11 points and had 3 steals in a mere 18 minutes. Milosevic has averaged so far 8.5ppg, 1.2rpg, 1.7apg and 1.5spg in the six games. He used to play for the Greek U20 national team back in 2006. #15. Former U20 international small forward Dusan Sakota (209-86, another player represented by Beo Basket) was not able to secure a victory for Enisey Krasnoyarsk in their game against Krasnie Krilya in the Russian PBL. He scored 9 points in 24 minutes. His team was edged 62-61. Sakota has averaged so far 9.3ppg and 3.3rpg in the four games. He used to play for the Greek U20 national team six years ago. The list of other players, who all have Greek passport but never been selected to any of Greek national teams: #1. Sten-Timmu Sokk (181-G-89), who plays in the Estonian KML could not help Tartu Ulikool (21-3) to beat BC Rakvere (17-8). Sokk recorded 9 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. But the league leader Tartu Ulikool was defeated 86-72 on the road by the second-ranked BC Rakvere. It was Tartu Ulikool''s first loss after seven consecutive victories. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Sokk is one of the most experienced players in a team as it''s his fourth year in Tartu Ulikool''s roster. He belongs to league''s best passers and is ranked #3. Sokk has averaged so far 7.9ppg, 1.8rpg and 3.9apg. He has a dual citizenship: Greek and Estonian. Despite Sokk''s Greek passport, he currently plays for the Estonian national team and is not eligible to play for the Greek team. #2. Experienced Leonid Iailo (206-F-73), who plays in the Ukrainian Superleague was not able to help Mykolaiv (11-23) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Iailo''s good performance Mykolaiv was badly defeated 98-81 in Odessa by the higher-ranked BC Odessa (#6). He scored 14 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Iailo''s team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial. Iailo has been at the team for four years. He has averaged so far 6.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.7apg. Iailo is another player who holds two passports: Greek and Ukrainian. Despite his Greek nationality, Iailo previously played for the Ukrainian national team and probably cannot be called to the Greek team. #3. Mannos Nakos (179-PG-88) led Uppsala Basket to a victory against the closely-ranked Boras Basket (21-15) 95-81 in the Swedish Basketligan in Tuesday night''s game. Nakos scored 11 points, made 3 passes and 4 steals in 20 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Uppsala Basket (21-15) is placed fourth in the Basketligan. It was his team''s third consecutive victory in a row. They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. Nakos has averaged so far 5.6ppg and 1.6apg in the 34 games he played so far. He has also Swedish passport. #4. Angelo Tsagarakis (190-G-84), who plays in the French ProB (second division) was not able to secure a victory for JL Bourg (12-14) in their last game on Friday. Despite Tsagarakis'' very good performance JL Bourg was defeated 81-76 in Evreux by the lower-ranked ALM Evreux (#12). He was the second best scorer with 15 points. Tsagarakis averaged so far 13.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.4apg. He has both Greek and French nationalities. Despite Tsagarakis'' Greek passport, he previously played for the French U20 national team. #5. Athanasios Kalpakas (198-F-84) couldn''t help Akropol (12-9) in their game against Haga Haninge (11-10) in the Swedish Basketettan (second division). Kalpakas scored 7 points, made 3 passes and 3 steals in 24 minutes. The fourth-placed Akropol lost 76-82 at home to the lower-ranked (#5) Haga Haninge in the North group. It was Akropol''s fourth consecutive loss in a row. His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. Kalpakas has been at the team for five years. Kalpakas has averaged so far 4.1ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.7apg in the 20 games. He has also Swedish citizenship. #6. Kosta Karamatskos (197-G-86) couldn''t help Saar-Pfalz Braves in their game against BV Chemnitz 99 in the German ProA (second division). Karamatskos cannot count Saturday''s game as one of the best ones. He scored only 2 points. His team was badly defeated by 18 points 70-52. Karamatskos has averaged so far 8.3ppg, 3.1rpg and 3.2apg. He also holds two passports: Greek and German. #7. Christian Koutras (189-G-88, college: Cuesta JC) managed to help White Eagles Stockholm in a victory against the eighth-ranked Talje Knights crushing them 99-61 in the Swedish Basketettan (second division) in Sunday night''s game. Koutras scored only 4 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 21 minutes. He has averaged so far 6.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 5.0apg and 1.8spg in the five games. Koutras has dual citizenship: Greek and Swedish. #8. Elias Mouratidis (183-G-92) contributed to an easy victory against the 11th-ranked Eskilstuna crushing them 82-58 in the Swedish Basketettan (second division) on Saturday night. He scored 6 points in 16 minutes. Mouratidis averaged so far 11.8ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.3apg and 1.7spg in the six games. He has also Swedish nationality. #9. Epameinondas Batsos (197-F-83) is a teammate of previously mentioned Christian Koutras and both played together in the last Swedish Basketettan game. Batsos contributed to an easy victory against the eighth-ranked Talje Knights crushing them 99-61. He scored only 3 points. Batsos has averaged so far 2.4ppg and 2.1rpg. |
| HOLLAND |
Standings - Promotie Divisie
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Dutchs who are currently playing abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Dutch passport but never been selected to any of Dutch national teams: #1. Daniel Kickert (208-C-83, college: St.Mary''s, CA), who plays in the Polish PLK could not help PGE Turow (0-4) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the sixth-placed PGE Turow lost 78-87 at home to the second-ranked Trefl Sopot in the Group A. Kickert was the second best scorer with 20 points. He also added 5 rebounds in 36 minutes. So far PGE Turow lost all four games in the Second Stage. Kickert has relatively good stats this year: 14.9ppg and 3.9rpg in the 27 games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Australian and Dutch. Despite Kickert''s Dutch passport, he currently plays for the Australian national team and is not eligible to play for the Dutch team. #2. Kim Tillie (210-F-88, agency: Priority Sports, college: Utah) was not able to help ASVEL (10-12) in their game against Le Mans (14-8) in the French ProA. Tillie recorded 8 points. ASVEL was defeated 84-73 on their home court in Villeurbanne by the higher-ranked Le Mans (#6). It was ASVEL''s fourth consecutive loss in a row. Tillie has relatively good stats this season: 10.7ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.4apg. He has also French citizenship. #3. Aaron Doornekamp (198-F-85, agency: Interperformances) was not able to secure a victory for Otto Caserta (10-13) in their game against Armani Milano (14-9) in the Italian SerieA. He did not beat the league record on Sunday evening. Doornekamp recorded only 3 points. Otto Caserta was defeated 95-89 on the road by the much higher-ranked Armani Milano (#3). Doornekamp''s overall stats this season are: 6.9ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.3spg. He is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Dutch. #4. Matthew Otten (196-G-81, agency: R.H.Consultancy, college: San Francisco St.), who plays in the British BBL couldn''t help one of league''s weakest teams Liverpool Mersey Tigers (6-18) in their last game. Despite Otten''s good performance Liverpool Mersey Tigers lost 79-84 in Chester to the higher-ranked (#9) Cheshire Jets. He scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 30 minutes. It was Liverpool Mersey Tigers'' fourth consecutive loss in a row. This year Otten has relatively solid stats: 10.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.5apg and 1.1spg in the 22 games. He is a naturalized American. Other top Dutch players, who play abroad: Francisco Elson (212-C-76) plays for Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Travis Stel (202-F-71) plays for Antwerp Giants in Belgian D1 Robin Smeulders (208-F-87) plays for EWE Baskets in German BBL Dewayne Johns (191-G-64) plays for BBC Bayreuth in German BBL Ewoud Kloos (185-G/F-89) plays for UB La Palma in Spanish LEB Gold Devon Van Oostrum (190-G-93) plays for CB Tarragona 2017 in Spanish LEB Gold Marc Peutz (205-C-92) plays for Cape Breton University in Canadian university league CIS Gijs Geerders (208-C-69) plays for Kapfenberg Bulls in Austrian A Bundesliga Daan Wiersum (F-91) plays for University of Calgary in Canadian university league CIS Notice: The list above includes only some of the Dutch playing currently abroad. Go to Dutch Abroad Page to see completed list. |
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Jakob Sigurdarson selected the top Icelandic playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Here is the weekly review of the top performing Icelandic players, who play currently abroad.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Icelandic passport: #1. Sigurdur Einarsson (187-G-82), who plays in the Danish Ligaen could not help Horsens IC (12-15) to beat SISU (12-15). Einarsson cannot count Monday''s game as one of the best ones. He scored only 2 points in 8 minutes on the court. Horsens IC was edged 92-90 on the road by the lower-ranked (#5) SISU. This year Einarsson averages just 4.3ppg in the 27 games he played so far. |
Standings - 1 Division
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| INDONESIA |
| IRELAND |
Colin O''Reilly selected the top Irish playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Irish who are currently playing abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Irish passport but never been selected to any of Irish national teams: #1. Levon Kendall (209-F-84, college: Pittsburgh) was the major contributor in a Blusens Monbus'' victory against the closely-ranked UCAM Murcia (8-17) 69-62 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night''s game. He had a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 10 rebounds in 30 minutes. Blusens Monbus Obradoiro CAB (8-17) is placed 15th in the ACB. This year Kendall averages: 8.4ppg and 5.9rpg in the 25 games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Irish. Despite Kendall''s Irish passport, he currently plays for the Canadian national team and is not eligible to play for the Irish team. #2. Mihajlo Pesic (206-F/C-81, agency: Court Side) led Inter Bratislava to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked Levharti Chomutov (14-22) 76-58 in the Czech Republic NBL on Saturday night. He had a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 12 rebounds. Pesic also added 4 assists in 25 minutes. BK Inter Bratislava (10-26) is placed sixth in A2 group. It was his team''s first victory after five consecutive loses. There are only four games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game will be critical. It''s Pesic''s first season with the team. Pesic is currently sixth on the list of best rebounders with 7.9rpg. This year his other stats are: 10.8ppg in the 23 games. Pesic has also Serbian nationality. #3. Andrew James Ogilvy (211-C-88, college: Vanderbilt) managed to help Valencia Basket in a victory against the 11th-ranked Assignia Manresa (12-13) crushing them 89-68 in the Spanish ACB last Saturday. He recorded only 2 points in 12 minutes. Valencia Basket (14-11) is placed fourth in the ACB. It was his team''s third consecutive victory in a row. This year Ogilvy''s overall stats are: 5.4ppg and 2.1rpg in the 16 games. He is another player who holds two passports: Australian and Irish. Other top Irish players, who play abroad: Steven Hale (200-F-75) plays for Chorale de Roanne in French ProA Allen Conlan (196-F-74) plays for Xion Dukes in Austrian A Bundesliga Tony McCrory (199-G/F-77) plays for Starwings in Swiss LNA Ian O''Boyle (191-G-84) plays for McDonalds Manawatu Jets in New Zealand NBL James Kelly (183-G-87) plays for Killamarsh Derbyshire Arrows in British EBL2 Mike Commane (211-C-82) plays for Mandelieu in French NM3 Mark Donnelly (196-G-75) plays for New Jersey Shorecats in the USBL Jamie Mastaglio (193-G/F-75) plays for Montecatini in Italian D dilettanti Notice: The list above includes only some of the Irish playing currently abroad. Go to Irish Abroad Page to see completed list. |
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Oded Brandwein selected the top Israeli playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Israelis who are currently playing abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Israeli passport but never been selected to any of Israeli national teams: #1. Jason Thomas (191-G-82, college: American), who plays in the Swedish Basketligan could not help Boras Basket (21-15) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Thomas'' very good performance Boras Basket was defeated 95-81 on the road by the lower-ranked Uppsala Basket (#4). He recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 12 rebounds. Thomas also added 4 assists and 3 steals. His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Thomas has reliable stats this season: 11.6ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.4apg and 1.3spg. He is a naturalized American. Thomas used to play for Ironi Kfar Hamaccabia Ramat Gan in Israeli league. #2. Chanan Colman (191-G-84, college: Chipola) led Svendborg to a victory over the seventh-ranked Vaerlose (11-16) 83-76 in the Danish Ligaen on Monday night. He was MVP of the game. Colman scored 24 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Svendborg Rabbits (23-4) is placed second in the Ligaen. Colman is ranked fifth on the list of the best passers in the league. He has individually a very good season with high stats. Colman averages: 16.2ppg, 4.4rpg, 4.4apg and 1.2spg. He has a dual citizenship: Israeli and Danish. Despite Colman''s Israeli passport, he previously played for the Danish national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Israeli team. #3. Experienced Facundo Sucatzky (176-G-72) was not able to help Atenas (16-14) in their game against Libertad Sunchales (20-10) in the Argentinian LigaA. He scored 5 points. Atenas was edged 73-72 at home by the second-ranked Libertad Sunchales. Sucatzky''s team will play only one more game in the Second Stage. And now that game is very crucial. Sucatzky is currently sixth on the league''s list of best passers. He has averaged so far 6.5ppg, 1.9rpg and 3.8apg. Sucatzky is another player who holds two passports: Israeli and Argentinian. #4. Guy Aud (182-G-89), who plays in the German ProB (third division) was not able to secure a victory for Licher Baeren (11-11) in their last game. Despite Aud''s good performance Licher Baeren (#9) lost 84-98 in Bernau to the lower-ranked (#13) SSV Lok in the Group South. He scored 10 points in 28 minutes. Aud has averaged so far 9.5ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.9apg in the 23 games he played so far. He has also German nationality. Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. |
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| IVORY COAST |
Pape-Philippe Amagou selected the top Ivorian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Here is the weekly review of the top performing Ivorian players, who play currently abroad.
#11. Former international swingman Charles Abouo (195-89) couldn''t help the BYU in their game against the Marquette University in the NCAA National Tournament Round 2. Abouo cannot count Thursday''s game as one of the best ones. He scored only 3 points. His team was badly defeated by 20 points 88-68. Abouo averaged so far 12.1ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.2spg. He used to play for the Ivorian national team two years ago. #12. International point guard Mickael Toti (181-87) couldn''t help Saint Vallier in their game against Nantes in the French ProB (second division). Toti cannot count Friday''s game as one of the best ones. He scored only 2 points and added 3 passes in 13 minutes. His team lost 68-78. This year Toti''s total stats are: 3.0ppg, 1.2rpg and 1.8apg in the 25 games. He is also in the roster of the Ivorian national team. The list of other players, who all have Ivorian passport but never been selected to any of Ivorian national teams: #1. Walter Hodge (183-PG-86, college: Florida), who plays in the Polish PLK could not help Zastal ZG (2-2) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the third-placed Zastal ZG was edged 88-87 on the road by the second-ranked Trefl Sopot in the Group A. Hodge had a double-double by scoring 38 points and making 10 passes in 40 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it''s only his third season in pro basketball. It''s Hodge''s first year with the team. Hodge is currently first on the list of top scorers and also on the list of best passers (second place). He has individually a very good year with high stats. Hodge averages: 18.1ppg, 2.9rpg, 6.1apg and 1.4spg in the 28 games he played so far. He has also Puerto Rican passport. #2. Alain Koffi (207-C-83, agency: Beo Basket) contributed to a Le Mans'' victory against the closely-ranked ASVEL (10-12) 84-73 in the French ProA on Friday night. Koffi recorded 7 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Le Mans Sarthe Basket (14-8) is placed sixth in the ProA. Koffi''s overall stats this season are: 6.9ppg and 3.6rpg. He has a dual citizenship: Ivorian and French. Despite Koffi''s Ivorian passport, he previously played for the French national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Ivorian team. #3. Andre Oupoh (196-F-84, college: Abil.Christian) was not able to help the league outsider Caballeros de Culiacan (0-6) in their game against Ostioneros de Guaymas (4-2) in the Mexican CIBACOPA. Oupoh scored 9 points in 20 minutes. But the bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan lost 71-86 in Guaymas to the much higher-ranked (#3) Ostioneros de. So far Caballeros de Culiacan lost all six games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in it''s first stage and everything can happen. This year Oupoh''s total stats are: 5.0ppg and 1.3apg in the three games. He is another player who holds two passports: Ivorian and American. |
| JAMAICA |
Roy Hibbert''s double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Jamaicans playing currently abroad. - by Eurobasket Center Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Jamaicans who are currently playing abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Jamaican passport but never been selected to any of Jamaican national teams: #1. Garry Gallimore (192-G-84) led CSM Bucuresti to a 1-point victory over the 14th-ranked Perla Harghitei (2-24) 99-98 in the Romanian Division A last Wednesday. Gallimore was MVP of the game. He scored 34 points (!!!), made 4 passes and 3 steals. CS Municipal Bucuresti (17-8) is placed sixth in the Division A. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It''s Gallimore''s first season with the team. Gallimore has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 17.8ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.3apg and 1.3spg. Gallimore has a dual citizenship: Jamaican and Canadian. Despite his Jamaican passport, Gallimore previously played for the Canadian university national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Jamaican team. #2. Maurice Bailey (183-G-81, college: Sacred Heart) was the major contributor in a VEF Riga''s victory against the closely-ranked Turiba (9-15) crushing them 84-61 in the Latvian LBL in Wednesday night''s game. Bailey scored 13 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists. VEF Riga (11-1) is placed fourth in the LBL. It was his team''s fifth consecutive victory in a row. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Bailey''s total stats this season are: 8.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 4.0apg. He is a naturalized American. #3. Adrian Uter (201-F/C-84, agency: Gross Zeev ISA, college: Hofstra) led Maccabi Rishon to a victory against the closely-ranked Hapoel J-M (10-9) 69-64 in the Israeli Premier League last Sunday. Uter scored 15 points, had 8 boards, passed 3 assists and added 3 steals in 43 minutes. Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (11-8) is placed third in the Premier League. His team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is quite important. Uter is currently third on the league''s list of best blockers with 1.9bpg. This year he also averages: 13.7ppg, 7.0rpg, 2.2apg and 1.6spg in the 19 games he played so far. Uter is a naturalized American. #4. Corey Muirhead (198-F-83, college: W.Carolina) contributed to an overtime BK Pardubice''s victory against the second-ranked BK Prostejov (23-9) 81-79 in the Czech Republic NBL on Saturday night. He scored 17 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists. BK JIP Pardubice (22-10) is placed fourth in A1 group. There are only four games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game will be important. It''s Muirhead''s first season with the team. Muirhead has relatively good stats this year: 11.3ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.0apg and 1.1spg. He has also Canadian nationality. #5. Experienced Corey Williams (191-G-77, college: Alabama St.), who plays in the Puerto Rican BSN could not help one of league''s weakest teams Quebradillas (5-2) in their last game. Despite Williams'' good performance Quebradillas lost 80-88 on the road to the leading Mets. He scored 10 points, made 4 passes and 3 steals in 22 minutes. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Williams is currently fifth on the list of best passers with 4.4apg. He also averaged so far 14.3ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.4spg in the seven games. Williams is a naturalized American. #6. Hugh Robinson (202-C-83) led Brahe Basket to a victory over the ninth-ranked IK Eos 79-74 in the Swedish Basketettan (second division) last Saturday. He was MVP of the game. Robinson recorded a double-double by scoring 36 points and getting 14 rebounds. He also added 3 assists and 3 blocks. Robinson is currently third on the list of best blockers. This season he has very high stats. Robinson averages: 17.7ppg, 9.4rpg and 2.0bpg. #7. Sherman Gay (201-PF-82, college: Loyola Mary) contributed to an overtime Fos Ouest''s victory against the closely-ranked Boulazac Basket 80-78 in the French ProB (second division) in Friday night''s game. He scored 13 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and made 2 blocks. Gay is ranked eighth on the list of the top scorers in the league and also on the list of best blockers (second place). This season he has very high stats. Gay averages: 15.4ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.3apg and 1.7bpg. He is a naturalized American. #8. Bryan Bailey (185-PG-80, college: Bucknell) was not able to help Artland Dragons in their game against Besiktas in the EuroChallenge. He cannot count Tuesday''s game as one of the best ones. Bailey recorded only 2 points and had 3 steals in 14 minutes. His team was edged 74-73. He has averaged so far 4.7ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.3apg in the seven games. Bailey is a naturalized American. #9. Jermaine Bucknor (199-F-83, college: Richmond) was not able to secure a victory for one of league''s weakest teams s Oliver Baskets in their game against Bayern Muenchen in the German BBL. He recorded 5 points. His team was defeated 72-62. Bucknor has averaged so far 2.4ppg and 3.0rpg. He is another player who holds two passports: Jamaican and Canadian. #10. Richard Anderson (199-F-77) contributed to a Halifax Rainmen''s victory against the Quebec Kebs 106-95 in the NBL Canada on Friday night. Anderson scored 8 points in 29 minutes. He has averaged so far 2.4ppg and 3.0rpg in the five games. Anderson has both Jamaican and Canadian nationalities. Despite his Jamaican passport, Anderson previously played for the Canadian national team and probably cannot be called to the Jamaican team. |
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| LATVIA |
Kaspars Cipruss'' double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Latvians playing currently abroad. - by Eurobasket Center Here is the weekly review of the top performing Latvian players, who play currently abroad.
#11. International power forward Rolands Freimanis (207-88, agency: Players Group) was not able to secure a victory for Girona FC in their game against CB Tarragona 2017 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division), despite his very good performance in Friday night''s game. He was the second best scorer with 15 points in 30 minutes. But his team lost 65-76. Freimanis averaged so far 12.6ppg and 5.5rpg in the 28 games. He plays currently for the Latvian national team. #12. U19 international guard Kaspars Vecvagars (191-93) couldn''t help Baltai Kaunas in their game against Kedainiai in the Lithuanian LKL. Vecvagars scored 6 points. His team was edged 76-74. Vecvagars has averaged so far 6.8ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.3apg and 1.1spg. He is also in the roster of the Latvian U19 national team. #13. International guard Janis Strelnieks (191-89) managed to help Spartak St.Petersburg in a victory against the closely-ranked Lietuvos rytas 72-65 in the VTB United League on Tuesday night. Strelnieks scored only 3 points in 18 minutes. Strelnieks has averaged so far 4.2ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.8apg in the 10 games. He is also Latvian national team player. #14. Former U20 international guard Reinis Strupovics (192-87) couldn''t help Valga in their game against Tartu Ulikool in the Estonian KML. Despite his very good performance in Tuesday night''s game Strupovics was the top scorer with 18 points. He also added 5 steals. Strupovics is currently first on the list of top scorers. This season he has very high stats. Strupovics averages: 20.6ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.3apg and 1.6spg. He used to play for the Latvian U20 national team back in 2007. #15. International center Lauris Blaus (204-90, agency: FCM) is a teammate of previously mentioned Reinis Strupovics and both played together in the last Estonian KML game. Blaus couldn''t help Valga in their game against Tartu Ulikool, despite his very good performance last Tuesday. He was the second best scorer with 15 points. Blaus also added 8 rebounds and 3 blocks in 36 minutes. But his team was badly defeated by 20 points 87-67. Blaus is currently fifth on the league''s list of best rebounders and also on the list of best blockers (fourth place). He has very reliable stats this year: 14.2ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.8apg and 1.2bpg in the nine games. Blaus is also in the roster of the Latvian national team. The list of other players, who all have Latvian passport but never been selected to any of Latvian national teams: #1. Martins Berkis (198-F-85, agency: Warren Sports International) was the major contributor in Svit''s victory against the closely-ranked Handlova (17-15) crushing them 105-82 in the Slovakian Extraliga last Saturday. He scored 22 points and blocked 2 blocks in 31 minutes. BK Iskra Svit (17-15) is placed fourth in the Extraliga. Berkis has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.6ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.0apg and 1.3spg in the 33 games he played so far. #2. Gary Gandel (203-G/F-80) led Hod Hasharon to a victory against the closely-ranked Elitzur Yavne (16-6) 100-96 in the Israeli National League (second division) on Tuesday night. Gandel recorded 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Maccabi Hod Hasharon (12-10) is placed sixth in the National League. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. This season Gandel has very high stats. He averages: 17.0ppg, 7.8rpg, 3.0apg and 1.7spg. Gandel has also Israeli nationality. #3. Martins Malnieks (190-F-89), who plays in the British BBL could not help Glasgow Rocks (12-12) to beat Guildford Heat (9-14). He recorded 9 points and added 3 passes in 22 minutes. But Glasgow Rocks was edged 83-81 on the road by the lower-ranked (#7) Guildford Heat. It was Glasgow Rocks'' third consecutive loss in a row. Malnieks has averaged so far 2.4ppg and 1.1rpg in the 16 games. #4. Matiss Sakne (191-G-91), who plays in the Danish Ligaen was not able to help Horsens IC (12-15) in their last game on Monday. Despite his good performance Horsens IC was edged 92-90 in Copenhagen by the lower-ranked SISU (#5). Sakne scored 13 points. Sakne has averaged so far 6.4ppg, 1.7rpg and 2.6apg. |
| LEBANON |
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| LITHUANIA |
Sarunas Jasikevicius selected the top Lithuanian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Lithuanians who are currently playing abroad.
#11. International guard Martynas Gecevicius (193-88) contributed to Olympiakos'' victory against the fifth-ranked Panionios 73-64 in a derby game in the Greek A1 on Friday night. Gecevicius scored 8 points. Gecevicius has averaged so far 8.5ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.2apg. He plays currently for the Lithuanian national team. #12. Former U20 international guard Mantas Cesnauskis (189-81), who plays in the Polish PLK couldn''t help Energa Czarni (2-2) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite his good performance Energa Czarni (#5) was defeated in an overtime 92-84 in Gdynia by the leading Asseco Prokom in the Group A. Cesnauskis scored 13 points and added 3 assists. Cesnauskis has averaged so far 9.4ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.2apg and 1.3spg. He used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team back in 2000. #13. International guard Martynas Pocius (196-86, also represented by Interperformances, college: Duke) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Blancos de Rueda crushing them 76-55 in the Spanish ACB on Tuesday night. Pocius scored only 4 points in 21 minutes. Pocius has averaged so far 6.4ppg and 2.0rpg in the 22 games. He is also Lithuanian national team player. #14. Former University international center Antanas Kavaliauskas (208-84, another player represented by Interperformances, college: Texas A&M) is a teammate of previously mentioned Donatas Zavackas. However that was another game of his team in Latvian LBL which brought him to that list. Kavaliauskas contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Turiba crushing them 84-61. He scored 6 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 23 minutes. Kavaliauskas averaged so far 12.1ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.1spg in the nine games. He used to play for the Lithuanian university national team back in 2007. #15. Former University international guard Arvydas Cepulis (196-79) contributed to an easy victory against the 12th-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti crushing them 130-66 in the Romanian Division A on Wednesday night. Cepulis scored 16 points and added 4 passes. He averaged so far 13.7ppg, 2.7rpg and 2.2apg. Cepulis used to play for the Lithuanian university national team seven years ago. The list of other players, who all have Lithuanian passport but never been selected to any of Lithuanian national teams: #1. Benas Veikalas (192-G-83, college: Metro St.) led Telekom Baskets to a victory against the 15th-ranked Phoenix Hagen (8-19) 89-77 in the German BBL in Wednesday night''s game. Veikalas scored 14 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists (went 6 for 6 at the free throw line). Telekom Baskets Bonn (14-13) is placed eighth in the BBL. Veikalas averaged so far 13.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.8apg. #2. Mantas Griskenas (200-F-85, college: Wichita St.) was the major contributor in a Sodertalje Kings'' victory against one of league''s weakest teams KFUM Jamtland (13-23) 100-94 in the Swedish Basketligan in Tuesday night''s game. Griskenas scored 24 points in 35 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it''s only his third season in pro basketball. Sodertalje Kings (23-13) is placed first in the Basketligan. Griskenas'' team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. Griskenas averaged so far 12.1ppg, 5.6rpg and 1.1apg in the 35 games he played so far. #3. Deividas Dulkys (195-G-88) contributed to a Florida St.''s surprising victory against the University of North Carolina (14-2) 85-82 in the conference tournament in Sunday night''s game. Dulkys recorded 16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. The Florida State University has a solid 12-4 conference record this season. It was his team''s third consecutive victory in a row. Dulkys plays fourth season for the team. He has averaged so far 6.4ppg and 2.0rpg. #4. Zygimantas Jonusas (200-F-82) helped Phoenix Hagen win their game against the seventh-ranked New Yorker Phantoms (14-13) crushing them 96-75 in the German BBL on Sunday night. He recorded 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 27 minutes. Phoenix Hagen (8-19) is placed 15th in the BBL. It was his team''s first victory after eight consecutive loses. Jonusas is currently seventh on the list of top scorers with 15.2ppg. This year his other stats are: 4.9rpg and 1.5apg in the 27 games. #5. Gintaras Leonavicius (194-G-83, agency: Players Group) led Lobe Huesca to a victory over the 12th-ranked Caceres 2016 (13-15) 71-66 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night''s game. Leonavicius was the top player that evening. He recorded 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. CB Lobe Huesca (10-18) is placed 16th in the LEB Gold. It was his team''s first victory after three consecutive loses. Leonavicius averaged so far 14.3ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.4apg and 1.4spg. #6. Petras Balocka (205-C-86, college: Hawaii), who plays in the Swedish Basketligan could not help Norrkoping Dolphins (23-13) in their last game. Despite his good performance Norrkoping Dolphins lost 76-83 on the road to the lower-ranked (#7) 08 Stockholm. Balocka was the second best scorer with 11 points. He also added 6 rebounds in a mere 16 minutes. Balocka has averaged so far 8.6ppg and 4.8rpg in the 35 games. #7. Povilas Sakinis (199-F-80) is a teammate of previously mentioned Petras Balocka and both played together in the last Swedish Basketligan game. Sakinis was not able to help Norrkoping Dolphins in their game against 08 Stockholm, despite his good performance in Tuesday night''s game. He scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 20 minutes. But his team lost 76-83. Sakinis has averaged so far 7.7ppg and 2.4rpg in the 30 games. #8. Nerijus Brasas (200-F-85) was not able to secure a victory for Naestved in their game against Horsholm in the Danish Ligaen. He scored 7 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists. His team was defeated 77-65. Brasas averaged so far 10.4ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.1apg. #9. Experienced Klemensas Patiejunas (186-PG-77) couldn''t help SPO Rouen in their game against Quimper UJAP in the French ProB (second division). He scored 7 points and had 3 steals in 40 minutes. His team was edged 69-67. Patiejunas is currently sixth on the list of best passers with 5.0apg. This year he also averages: 7.2ppg, 2.4rpg and 1.3spg in the 26 games. Patiejunas has also Slovenian citizenship. #10. Simonas Bublys helped London Leopards win their game against the seventh-ranked Reading Rockets crushing them 91-65 in the British EBL (second division) on Sunday night. He scored 7 points in 20 minutes. Bublys has averaged so far 1.5ppg and 1.6rpg in the eight games. |
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Amara Sy selected the top Malian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Here is the weekly review of the top performing Mali players, who play currently abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Mali passport but never been selected to any of Mali national teams: #1. Yohann Sangare (193-G-83) managed to help Entente Orleans 45 to win against the 13th-ranked STB Le Havre (6-16) 79-72 in the French ProA last Saturday. He recorded only 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Entente Orleans 45 (15-7) is placed third in the ProA. It''s Sangare''s first season with the team. This year Sangare averages: 5.6ppg, 2.6rpg, 3.3apg and 1.4spg. He has a dual citizenship: Mali and French. #2. Mamoutou Diarra (200-F-80, agency: Two Points), who plays in the French ProA could not help JSF Nanterre (8-14) to beat Cholet (11-11). He recorded 7 points in 17 minutes. JSF Nanterre lost 68-77 on the road to the higher-ranked (#7) Cholet. It was JSF Nanterre''s third consecutive loss in a row. This year Diarra''s overall stats are: 7.9ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.3apg in the eight games he played so far. He is another player who holds two passports: Mali and French. Despite Diarra''s Mali nationality, he previously played for the French national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Mali team. |
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Gustavo Ayon selected the top Mexican playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Here is the weekly review of the top performing Mexican players, who play currently abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Mexican passport but never been selected to any of Mexican national teams: #1. Mark Sanchez (201-F-87, agency: Court Side, college: Boise St.), who plays in the Dutch Eredivisie could not help Leeuwarden (9-15) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite his very good performance Leeuwarden was defeated 81-71 on the road by the one of league''s weakest teams Weert (#7). Sanchez recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 14 rebounds. He also added and 3 steals. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Sanchez belongs to league''s best rebounders and is ranked #2. He has very reliable stats this season: 13.6ppg, 9.0rpg and 2.0apg. Sanchez is a naturalized American. He used to play for Lobos Grises de la UAD Durango in Mexican league. #2. Enrico Tucker (183-PG-86, agency: TSS Management, college: San Diego), who plays in the Romanian Division A was not able to help Perla Harghitei (2-24) in their last game. Despite Tucker''s very good performance Perla Harghitei was edged 99-98 at home by the much higher-ranked (#6) CSM Bucuresti. He was the second best scorer with 24 points. Tucker also added 3 passes in 38 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it''s only his third season in pro basketball. It was Perla Harghitei''s tenth consecutive loss in a row. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Tucker has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.3apg and 2.0spg in the 26 games he played so far. Tucker is a naturalized American. He used to play for Cosmos de Tijuana in Mexican league. #3. Diego Gonzalez (175-PG-84) managed to help Atletico Aguada to win against the third-ranked Bohemios (5-5) 80-71 in the Uruguayan LUB last Monday. Gonzalez scored 5 points, made 6 passes and 3 steals. It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Serie 2. Atletico Aguada (8-2) is placed first. It was his team''s seventh consecutive victory in a row. Gonzalez belongs to league''s best passers and is ranked #2. His overall stats this season are: 9.1ppg, 3.0rpg, 6.1apg and 1.6spg. Gonzalez has a dual citizenship: Mexican and Uruguayan. #4. Robert Fields was not able to secure a victory for one of league''s weakest teams Falcon (7-20) in their game against Aabyhoj (8-19) in the Danish Ligaen. He recorded 6 points and added 7 passes in 34 minutes. The bottom-ranked Falcon lost 74-86 on the opponent''s court to the one of league''s weakest teams (#9) Aabyhoj. It was Falcon''s fifth consecutive loss in a row. Fields is currently sixth on the list of best passers with 3.9apg. This year his other stats are: 16.7ppg, 3.2rpg and 2.1spg in the 14 games. #5. Geoffrey Renon (208-C-91) contributed to an easy victory against the 16th-ranked Montbrison (4-22) 80-62 in the French NM1 (third division) in Saturday night''s game. Renon scored 6 points. Vendee Challans Basket (14-12) is placed tenth in the NM1. Renon''s overall stats this season are: 3.9ppg and 2.5rpg. |
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Nikola Pekovic selected the top Montenegrin playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center We bring you last week''s top performances from Montenegrins who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#11. International center Milko Bjelica (207-84, another player represented by Beo Basket) couldn''t help Caja Laboral in their game against Lagun Aro GBC in the Spanish ACB. He scored only 4 points. His team was defeated 81-73. Bjelica has averaged so far 8.0ppg and 3.4rpg. He plays currently for the Montenegrin national team. #12. Former international guard Nenad Mijatovic (193-87) helped Sloga win their game against the closely-ranked Tamis 74-70 in the Serbian A League last Saturday. Mijatovic was the top player that evening. He scored 19 points in 23 minutes. Mijatovic has very impressive stats this year: 15.4ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.4apg in the 12 games. He used to play for the Montenegrin national team back in 2008. #13. International forward Milos Borisov (201-85) helped Banca Tercas win their game against the sixth-ranked Banco di Sardegna Sassari 83-78 in the Italian SerieA last Sunday. Borisov recorded 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. He has averaged so far 9.5ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.1apg. Borisov is also Montenegrin national team player. #14. Former international guard Ivan Koljevic (185-84, agency: New Trend Agency) couldn''t help Cherkasy in their game against BC Kyiv in the Ukrainian Superleague. Despite his good performance in Friday night''s game He recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and making the same number of passes. Koljevic has averaged so far 8.8ppg, 3.8rpg, 8.5apg and 1.5spg. He used to play for the Montenegrin national team back in 2010. #15. Former international forward Ivan Ivanovic (206-80) couldn''t help Gaz Metan in their game against Oradea in the Romanian Division A. Ivanovic scored 8 points and had 3 steals in 27 minutes. His team lost 65-74. This year he has relatively solid stats: 14.1ppg, 5.9rpg and 2.7apg in the 23 games. Ivanovic used to play for the Montenegrin national team four years ago. 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) contributed to a Real Madrid''s victory against the tenth-ranked CAI Zaragoza (13-12) 85-71 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night''s game. He recorded 10 points. Real Madrid (20-5) is placed first in the ACB. Mirotic''s overall stats this season are: 9.0ppg and 4.4rpg. 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. Slobodan Pejovic (192-PG-86) led Napredak Rubin to a victory over the closely-ranked Proleter Naftagas (2-24) 76-70 in the Serbian A League in Saturday night''s game. Pejovic was the top player that evening. He recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting 11 rebounds. Pejovic also added 5 assists. KK Napredak Rubin Krusevac (8-18) is placed 12th in the A League. The Regular Season already ended. Pejovic is one of the most experienced players in a team as it''s his fourth year in Napredak Rubin''s roster. He has averaged so far 9.8ppg, 4.6rpg, 2.9apg and 1.1spg. #3. Balsa Radunovic (207-F/C-80) was the major contributor in Lirija''s victory against the closely-ranked Fersped-Rabotnicki (9-17) 83-81 in a derby game in the FYR Macedonian Superleague in Saturday night''s game. Radunovic had a double-double by scoring 30 points and getting 10 rebounds in 40 minutes. KK Lirija Skopje (15-11) is placed third in the Superleague. It was his team''s first victory after three consecutive loses. The Second Stage already ended. Radunovic belongs to league''s top scorers (ranked #6) and also on the list of best rebounders (fifth place). He has individually a very good year with high stats. Radunovic averages: 17.3ppg, 7.3rpg and 1.9spg in the 12 games he played so far. #4. Miljan Pavkovic (178-G-81, agency: Beo Basket), who plays in Serbia could not help Radnicki Kragujevac (12-14) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his good performance Radnicki Kragujevac (#8) was badly defeated 92-76 on the road by the leading Maccabi T-A in the group A of Adriatic League. Pavkovic recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and making 12 passes. The Regular Season already ended in the Adriatic League. Pavkovic is ranked second on the list of the best passers in the league. He has very reliable stats this season: 13.2ppg, 2.6rpg, 7.0apg and 1.2spg. #5. Dusan Djordjevic (195-G-83, also represented by Beo Basket) was the main contributor in a Base Oostende''s victory against the seventh-ranked Belgacom Liege (7-14) 78-69 in the Belgian D1 on Friday night. Djordjevic was the top player that evening. He scored 15 points in 30 minutes. Telenet Oostende (15-7) is placed second in the D1. Djordjevic belongs to league''s best passers and is ranked #2 with 3.8apg. This year his other stats are: 9.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.3spg in the 18 games. Djordjevic has also Serbian nationality. #6. Experienced Branko Cuic (197-G-78, agency: 011 Sports) helped Timisoara win their game against the 12th-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti crushing them 100-58 in the Romanian Division A on Saturday night. Cuic scored 6 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 10 assists. He has averaged so far 9.9ppg, 5.7rpg and 4.9apg. #7. Bojan Subotic (206-F/C-90) was not able to help Zvezda in their game against Maccabi T-A in the Adriatic League, despite his good performance in Thursday night''s game. Subotic recorded 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 20 minutes. But his team was crushed by 35 points 101-66. He has averaged so far 8.0ppg and 3.9rpg in the 25 games. Despite Subotic''s Montenegrin passport, he previously played for the Serbian U20 national team and probably cannot be called to the Montenegrin team. #8. Darko Vujacic (199-G-79) helped Pitesti win their game against the closely-ranked Giurgiu 94-85 in the Romanian Division A on Wednesday night. He scored 18 points in 30 minutes. Vujacic has very impressive stats this year: 15.7ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.5apg in the 26 games. #9. Nikola Vukovic (202-F/C-94) helped Mladost Zemun win their game against the closely-ranked Mladost Cacak 71-56 in the Serbian B League (second division) last Saturday. He recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 17 rebounds. Vukovic is ranked third on the list of the best rebounders in the league. He has averaged so far 9.4ppg and 8.3rpg. #10. Dragomir Marojevic (207-C-81, agency: Global Sports Plaza) helped Balkan win their game against the league outsider Chernomorets 89-74 in the Bulgarian NBL in Saturday night''s game. Marojevic recorded 10 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks. Marojevic is currently sixth on the league''s list of best rebounders and also on the list of best blockers (fifth place). 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| NEW ZEALAND |
Thomas Abercrombie 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.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has New Zealand passport: #1. Aron Baynes (208-C-86, college: Washington St.) led Ikaros to a victory against the closely-ranked Ilysiakos (7-16) 69-61 in the Greek A1 in Saturday night''s game. Baynes scored 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Ikaros Kallitheas (6-17) is placed second from the bottom (#12) in the A1. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It''s Baynes'' first season with the team. Baynes is ranked first on the list of the best rebounders in the league. This season he has very good stats: 14.0ppg and 8.9rpg. 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. Other top New Zealand players, who play abroad: Joshua Bloxham (186-G-90) plays for New Zealand Breakers in Australian NBL Benny Anthony (198-F-88) plays for New Zealand Breakers in Australian NBL Dion Prewster (195-G/F-91) plays for New Zealand Breakers in Australian NBL Isaac Fotu (198-F-94) plays for New Zealand Breakers in Australian NBL Leon Henry (200-F/G-85) plays for New Zealand Breakers in Australian NBL Jeremiah Trueman (206-F/C-87) plays for Perth Wildcats in Australian NBL Martin Iti (213-C-83) plays for Kings in Australian NBL Brendon Polyblank (197-G/F-78) plays for Fribourg in Swiss LNA Notice: The list above includes only some of the New Zealand playing currently abroad. Go to New Zealand Abroad Page to see completed list. |
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Ime Udoka selected the top Nigerian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Nigerians who are currently playing abroad.
The list of other players, who all have Nigerian passport but never been selected to any of Nigerian national teams: #1. Alade Aminu (207-C/F-87, college: Georgia Tech) contributed to a 2-point Chalon/Saor''s victory against the closely-ranked Chorale de Roanne (3-3) 78-76 in the EuroChallenge in Thursday night''s game. He scored 8 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 26 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 2 ranked teams in group J. ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (3-3) is placed first. Aminu has relatively good stats this year: 12.0ppg, 6.4rpg and 1.1spg in the 14 games he played so far. #2. Adeola Dagunduro (196-G-86, college: Nebraska), who plays in the Belgian D1 could not help Leuven Bears (12-9) in their last game. Despite Dagunduro''s very good performance Leuven Bears lost 73-78 on the road to the one of league''s weakest teams (#8) Optima Gent. He was the top scorer with 18 points. Dagunduro also added 5 boards, passed 3 assists and added 3 steals in 37 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it''s only his third season in pro basketball. Dagunduro is currently second on the league''s list of most steals with 2.4spg. This year his other stats are: 11.3ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.9apg in the 20 games. #3. Experienced Uche Nsonwu-Amadi (208-F/C-78, agency: Beo Basket, college: Wyoming) faced previously mentioned Alade Aminu in the EuroChallenge last game. Nsonwu-Amadi, who plays in France was not able to help Chorale de Roanne (3-3) in their last game. Despite his good performance the second-placed Chorale de Roanne was edged 78-76 on the opponent''s court by the leading Chalon/Saor in the group I of EuroChallenge. Nsonwu-Amadi scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 20 minutes. This year Nsonwu-Amadi has relatively solid stats: 13.9ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.4apg in the 14 games. #4. Kieron Achara (208-F/C-83, agency: Two Points, college: Duquesne) was not able to secure a victory for Assignia Manresa (12-13) in their game against Valencia Basket (14-11) in the Spanish ACB. Despite his good performance on Saturday night He was the second best scorer with 11 points. Achara also added 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. This season Achara averages: 6.3ppg and 3.3rpg. He has a dual citizenship: Scottish and Nigerian. Despite Achara''s Nigerian passport, he previously played for the Scottish national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Nigerian team. #5. Jefferson Agba (209-F/C-80, college: Embry Riddle) contributed to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked Los Leones (0-3) crushing them 94-60 in the Liga Americas in Friday night''s game. Agba recorded 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 20 minutes. Itabom/Bauru B.T. (2-1) is placed second in group D. The Preliminary Round already ended in the Liga Americas. This year Agba averages: 5.0ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.5spg in the two games. He is another player who holds two passports: Nigerian and American. #6. Kenny Adeleke (205-C-83, college: Hartford) couldn''t help Cherkasy in their game against BC Kyiv in the Ukrainian Superleague. Despite his very good performance last Friday Adeleke recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks. Adeleke has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 20.1ppg, 12.0rpg and 1.3spg. #7. Festus Ezeli (210-C-89) couldn''t help the Vanderbilt in their game against the University of Wisconsin in the NCAA National Tournament Round 3, despite his very good performance on Saturday night. Ezeli had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 11 rebounds in 27 minutes. But his team was edged 60-57. Ezeli has very impressive stats this year: 20.1ppg, 12.0rpg and 1.3spg in the eight games. #8. Micheal Eric (210-F/C) couldn''t help the Temple in their game against the University of South Florida in the NCAA National Tournament Round 2. Eric scored 7 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and made 3 blocks. His team was defeated 58-44. Eric is currently second on the league''s list of best rebounders and also on the list of best blockers (fourth place). His overall stats this season are: 8.9ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.3apg. #9. Olaseni Lawal (208-F/C-86, college: Wayne St., MI) contributed to a CB Clavijo''s surprising victory against the league leader Grupo Iruna Navarra 81-80 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night''s game. He recorded 7 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and made 4 blocks in 33 minutes. Lawal is currently first on the list of best rebounders and also on the list of best blockers (second place). This year his overall stats are: 9.1ppg, 10.9rpg, 1.1apg, 1.7bpg and 1.1spg in the 28 games. Worth to mention Lawal played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. #10. Manny Adako (203-F-87, agency: Court Side, college: Northeastern) couldn''t help Leeuwarden in their game against Weert in the Dutch Eredivisie. Despite his very good performance last Tuesday Adako was the second best scorer with 14 points. He also added 4 rebounds. This season Adako has relatively solid stats: 12.3ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.2spg. |
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Gary Forbes selected the top Panamanian playing abroad in last week''s games - by Eurobasket Center Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Panamanians who are currently playing abroad.
#11. International forward Leonardo Pomare (203-86, college: San Diego) helped Hamamatsu Phoenix win their game against the eighth-ranked Chiba Jets 83-72 in the Japanese BJ League last Saturday. Pomare scored only 4 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Pomare''s overall stats this season are: 5.8ppg and 5.0rpg. He is a naturalized American. Pomare plays currently for the Panamanian national team. He used to play for Fieras de Cocle in Panamanian league. The list of other pl |
