Eurobasket Daily News Report: 6/23/2012 1:04:01 AM

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ARGENTINA

Boca Juniors tab Mac Hopson - by Eurobasket News

Boca Juniors strengthened their backcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Mac Hopson (188-G-87, college: Idaho). The guard spent the last season in Argentina. The guard played for Quilmes Mar del Plata. Mac Hopson averaged 16.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game in LigaA. Previously the guard had stints in IBL, Argentina and Japan. Asia-Basket.com named Mac Hopson into All-Japanese BJ League 2nd Team in 2011. Mac Hopson started his pro career in NABL in 2010. He played for the Portland Showtime. Mac Hopson was named NABL MVP of the Year in 2010. He participated at NABL All-Star Game.

South American Championship: Argentina prevail against Uruguay - by Eurobasket News

Argentina - Uruguay 88:81

Argentina became the second finalists at South American Championship in Chaco. The hosts held off Uruguay to join Venezuela in the title game. Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) came up with 18 points to lead the winners.
Argentina started the game aggressively. They rallied off to a 26:18 lead ten minutes into the game. The home team stayed in full control throughout the second quarter. They ensured a 48:37 halftime lead. Argentina kept Uruguay at bay throughout the third quarter. The hosts built a 15-point cushion before the final frame. Uruguay did not surrender as they erupted for 28 points in the fourth period trimming the distance. But Argentina survived the challenge and posted a well-deserved win at the end. Nicolas Laprovittola (188-PG-90) had 17 points, while Federico Van Lacke (191-G-80) netted 12 points in the victory. Jayson Granger (186-G-89) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds for Uruguay. Martin Osimani (194-G-81, college: Duquesne) finished with 12 points in defeat.

Argentina: Leonardo Gutierrez 18, Nicolas Laprovittola 17, Federico Van Lacke 12
Uruguay: Jayson Granger 26, Martin Osimani 12

South American Championship: Argentina edge Venezuela in Final - by Eurobasket News

Argentina - Venezuela 79:56

Argentina claimed the South American Championship title. They overcame Venezuela in the Final. Facundo Campazzo (179-PG-91) scored 15 points to lead the winners.
Argentina and Venezuela stayed close throughout the opening quarter. The hosts eked out a narrow 18:16 lead at the first intermission. Argentina boosted the gap in the second frame. They accounted for a 38:25 halftime lead. Argentina stretched the margin even more in the third quarter. They piled up a 58:39 lead with one quarter remaining. Venezuela could not recover in the final frame and had to surrender at the end. Marcos Mata (201-F-86) and Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) knocked down 14 points each for the winners. Hector Romero (202-F/C-80, college: New Orleans) answered with 12 points for Venezuela. Jose Juan Bravo (202-C-86) had 11 points in the loss.

Argentina: Facundo Campazzo 15, Marcos Mata 14, Leonardo Gutierrez 14
Venezuela: Hector Romero 12, Jose Juan Bravo 11

Regatas Corrientes keep Paolo Quinteros - by Eurobasket News

Paolo Quinteros (185-PG-79) remains with Regatas Corrientes. The team has secured the services of experienced guard for the next season. Paolo Quinteros joined Regatas Corrientes at the start of the previous season. The guard averaged 15.6 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game in LigaA. Previously Paolo Quinteros had stints with CAI Zaragoza, Leon Caja Espana, Boca Juniors, Trouville, Estudiantes Olavarria and La Union. He was named All-Argentinean LigaA Guard of the Year in 2004 and 2006. The player was also trumped All-Spanish LEB Gold Guard of the Year in 2010. Paolo Quinteros has been the member of Argentinean National Team since 2003. He participated at 2010 World Championship. His stats read 4.3 points and 1.0 board per game in Turkey. The guard also notched 6.8 points an 1.3 boards per game at 2011 Fiba Americas in Argentina.

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BAHRAIN

Standings

Premier League Stage Two Standings

Top4
1. Muharraq		2-0
2. Al Ahli		1-1
3. Sitra		1-1
4. Al Manama		0-2
Places 5-11
1. Al Hala		13-7
2. Issa Town		12-8
3. Nuwaidrat		9-10
4. Al Ittihad		9-10
5. Bahrain Club		3-17
6. Al Najma		2-18
7. Samaheej		1-19

Stage Two Standings

Top 4: Round 2

Jun. 20: Sitra - Al Manama 88-79
Jun. 20: Al Ahli - Muharraq 70-77

Top 4: Round 3

Jun. 23: Al Manama - Al Ahli
Jun. 23: Sitra - Muharraq

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BELGIUM

Aalstar Transfers - by Peter Buyse

One transfer has been made official by Okapi Aalstar the return of Alex Ruoff (198-G-86, college: W.Virginia) Eurobasket has information that Derek Raivio (190-G-84, college: Gonzaga) is also headed to Aalst as their point guard for next season.
Ruoff missed most of the past season due to an injury but now comes back to the Aalstar team for the coming season.
For Raivio who was born in Belgium, it will be his first time playing for a team over here. He mot recently played in Japan for Shinshu where he averaged 18.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg and 3.7 apg. After leaving Gonzaga at the end of the 2006-2007 season which earned him WCC Player of the Year honors he spent most of his overseas career playing in Germany for among others Koln and Trier. He spent most of the 2010-2011 in the D-League playing for Erie and Fort Wayne.

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BOSNIA

Samir Sehic shines at Supersophcamp - by Nedzad Kladusak

Samir Sehic is one of the most promising inside talents in BIH and it is only the commitment to the elite NIKE EYBL that hindered him to make his debut for BIH U16.
Sehic seems to be exactly that type of player enjoying also a high basketball IQ and a nice technique. He can bang inside but also dish an assist for his teammate.

Last week Samir attended the Supersophcamp rallying the best 100 best Sophomores of the USA. Samir made it to the best 40 players where he simply dominated the All-Star match.

The following recap by Brian McLawhorn pictures him as a player who has definitely the potential to be one of the leaders of the best generation BIH ever had.

Final day of camp ends with excellent basketball; Day three recap
by Brian McLawhorn - 6/03/2012
COLLEGE PARK, GA -- The third and final day of the Super Soph Camp is now in the books, and as anticipated, it produced some excellent basketba...ll to put the type of exclamation point down that the event deserved.
Sunday got kicked off with a final session of camp games, providing players one last opportunity to impress coaches for a chance to be selected to the Top 20 and Top 40 All-Star teams.
Though many guys were playing with heavy legs early Sunday morning, the intensity level was still very high. And that trend carried through to the all-star games that brought the camp to a close.
TOP 40 ALL-STAR GAME
The final outcome of the Top 40 All-Star game was not quite as close as the Top 20, as the Red team walked away with a commanding 63-42 victory.
Red, which was made up of Tyler Jackson, Justin Wertner, Samir Sehic, Danjel Purifoy, Reggie Reid, Matt Milon, Taron Oliver, Kevin Murph and Edward Porter, set the tone from the very start and never let up.
The big guy was scoring on put-backs and sweet jumpers from just inside the 3-point stripe. The Blue team simply had no answer early on for the camp's tallest prospect.
Reid also used his quickness to create opportunities for himself and teammates, while Sehic put together and MVP type performance.
Sehic was like a vacuum on the defensive glass. If the ball was anywhere in his area, it was his. No one was outworking him for boards. He also did a tremendous job finishing around the basket and getting others involved. His understanding of the game was clearly on display in the final contest and for that reason his team was afforded many easy scoring opportunities.

Courtesy of Brian McLawhorn

http://www.supersophcamp.com/home.html

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BRAZIL

Standings - Paulista, Carioca, Minas G. leagues

Paulista Standings

1. Rio Claro		14-4
2. Metodista/S.B.		13-5
3. America		12-4
4. Suzano		11-7
5. Sao Caetano		11-7
6. Jacarei		10-7
7. Inter Santos		10-7
8. UNIFADRA		9-8
9. Abdala		4-13
10. Americana		2-15
11. Taubate		0-19

Regular Season: Round 24

Jun. 21: Jacarei - Rio Claro 115-113 OT
Jun. 23: America - Sao Caetano
Jun. 23: UNIFADRA - Americana
Jun. 24: Abdala - Inter Santos
Jun. 24: Jacarei - Suzano

South American Championship: Uruguay defeat Brazil to take Bronze - by Eurobasket News

Uruguay - Brazil 80:68

Uruguay clinched Bronze medals at the South American Championship in Chaco, Argentina. They held off Brazil in the consolation final. Mauricio Aguiar (197-F-83, agency: Players Group) scored 21 points to lead the winners.
Uruguay enjoyed just a one-point lead after ten minutes 18:17. Brazil denied the deficit and drew things level at 35 after twenty minutes. However Uruguay took over in the third term. They limited Brazil to 7 points in the period and established a 12-point lead with one quarter remaining. The teams traded baskets throughout intense fourth frame but Uruguay held on to the lead and sealed the win at the end. Leandro Garcia Morales (186-G-80, college: Texas A&M) had 18 points, while Jayson Granger (186-G-89) finished with 14 points for Uruguay. Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) answered with 18 points for Brazil. Augusto Cesar Lima (206-C-91) had 14 points in the loss.

Uruguay: Mauricio Aguiar 21, Leandro Garcia Morales 18, Jayson Granger 14
Brazil: Vitor Benite 18, Augusto Cesar Lima 14

South American Championship: Venezuela coast past Brazil into Final - by Eurobasket News

Venezuela - Brazil 86:70

Venezuela are now step away from gaining South American Championship title. They knocked down Brazil in the semifinal battle yesterday. David Cubillan (183-PG-87, college: Marquette) and Axiers Sucre (198-F-78) stepped up with 21 points each to lead the winners.
Brazil entered the game undefeated but met a fierce resistance from the starting moments. Venezuela ensured a 20:15 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the gap in the second quarter. Venezuela enjoyed a 39:33 halftime lead. Venezuela cleared off in the third quarter. They accumulated a 15-point lead with one quarter remaining. Venezuela did not slow down in the final frame and rallied to the victory at the end. Greivis Vasquez (198-PG-87, agency: Interperformances, college: Maryland) had 16 points and 8 assists in the win. Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) answered with 20 points for Brazil. Augusto Cesar Lima (206-C-91) had 14 points in the loss.

Venezuela: David Cubillan 21, Axiers Sucre 21, Greivis Vasquez 16
Brazil: Vitor Benite 20, Augusto Cesar Lima 14

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CHILE

South American Championship: Paraguay clinch fifth position - by Eurobasket News

Paraguay - Chile 93:88

Paraguay finished in the fifth place at the South American Championship. They held off Chile to end the tournament campaign on a high note. Paraguay will now have a chance to advance to the 2013 Fiba Americas Championship. They need any American team to win Olympic Games to be granted the qualification ticket.
Chile got to the better start. They grabbed a 21:18 lead after ten minutes. Paraguay still trailed after the second quarter. Moreover Chile managed to take a 5-point lead at the interval 44:40. The teams traded baskets throughout intense third quarter. Chile entered the final frame up by four points 67:63. But Paraguay went on a scoring spree in the fourth stanza. They unloaded 30 points and snatched a difficult win at the end. Guillermo Araujo (205-C-82) provided 22 points and 9 rebounds for Paraguay. Daniel Perez (190-G/F-84) added 19 points in the victory. Evandro Arteaga (178-G-83) answered with 27 points for Chile. Gerardo Isla (200-F/C-91) connected for 23 points in the loss.

Paraguay: Guillermo Araujo 22, Daniel Perez 19, Enrique Martinez 14, Bruno Zanotti 14
Chile: Evandro Arteaga 27, Gerardo Isla 23

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CHINA

CBA Rumors - by Alex Yam

The 2012-13 Chinese Basketball season is over 5 months away, yet rumors are swirling of potential league rule changes, and most importantly possible players signings. The supposed hot rumor is that the league is looking to do away with the "Asian" import rule, which states that the bottom 4 teams can have an additional player so long as the player is of an Asian decent, passport. The player can not be an American converted into a National.

The idea is that this past season the Bayi team which is not allowed to have an American, is grouped in the bottom 4, so that would be make the playing field even more unfair, as they would not be allotted the Asian player either. Teams like Fuijian,and Beijing and Shanghai have all benefited from having this rule, as they went from the bottom of the standings to playoff teams, even into the top 4 standings of the league.

The player front has been relatively quiet as teams look to become more active shortly after summer league ends, as players then become available, and the market contracts due to European signings. Players signing now are mostly returning players, those of high value.

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EUROCUP

Valencia gets Thomas Kelati, back to it's roster - by Diamadis Farmakis

Two time Eurocup champion, Thomas Kelati (195-G/F-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Washington St.), is returning to the team he won it with first, as Valencia Basket on Friday announced a contract agreement with the american sharpshooter, until the end of the 2013-14 season, pending medical and physical tests.

Kelati (1.95 meters, 29 years old) arrives from BC Khimki Moscow Region, where he averaged 9.7 points on 49.3% three-point shooting and 2.6 rebounds in 15 Eurocup games last season, helping his team to beat Valencia in the title game. Kelati had played a crucial role in getting Khimki to the Eurocup Finals by averaging 18 points on 9-of-12 three-point shooting in a quarterfinals victory over Lokomotiv-Kuban of Russia.

Before going to Russia, Kelati had won his first Eurocup with Valencia in 2010. As such, Kelati is one of the five players to win the competition twice, along with Matt Nielsen, Kelly McCarty, Mindaugas Lukauskis and Edu Hernandez-Sonseca.

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EUROLEAGUE

One draw will determine the groups for the upcoming regular season and another the matchups in the eight-team qualifying rounds.

This Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season draw will have even more impact than ever under a new competition format that expands the Top 16 to two groups of eight and a total of 14 games next season. There will be no Top 16 Draw, as the final standings in the regular season will determine into which Top 16 group each team that qualifies is placed.

For the seventh consecutive year, the 2012-13 draws may be seen live on Euroleague.net. Immediately after the draw, fans can also see live-streamed interviews on Euroleague.net with Turkish Airlines Euroleague team coaches and managers giving their impressions of the draw results.

The draws will begin at 12:00 local time (CET), starting with the qualifying-round matchups and following with the regular-season groups for the 2012-13 Turkish Airlines Euroleague season.

Courtesy of :www.euroleague.net

Transfer news: Euroleague teams are ''building'' their rosters - by Diamadis Farmakis

Euroleague teams, one after another, are starting to make their first player transfers, in order to make their rosters stronger. Armani Milano, Alba Berlin and Brose Baskets, have just announced their new players. Let's get things first:

EA7 - Emporio Armani Milano fortified its frontcourt for the upcoming future by inking big man Richard Hendrix (203-F/C-86, college: Alabama) to a two-year deal, the club announced Thursday.
Hendrix (2.03 meters, 25 years old) arrives from Maccabi Electra, where he averaged 8.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 21 Turkish Airlines Euroleague games last season.

German champions Brose Bamberg Basket moved quickly to add size for the next Turkish Airlines Euroleague season by signing young center Maik Zirbes for three seasons until 2015.
Zirbes (2.07 meters, 22 years old) arrives from TBB Trier of the German League, with whom he averaged 10.6 points and 7.1 rebounds, tied for fifth-best in the competition, last season.

Alba Berlin stayed as one of the most active teams in this off-season by inking small forward Zach Morley (203-F-83, college: Wisconsin) to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Morley (2.03 meters, 29 years old) arrives from Budivelnik, to which he helped to win the Ukrainian League title in 2010-11.
He averaged 11.8 points and 6.1 rebounds in 50 Ukrainian League games last season. Morley also helped Budivelnik to reach the Eurocup Quarterfinals in 2010-11 and win the Ukrainian Cup title in 2011-12.

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FRANCE

Gravelines announce Ousmane Camara - by Eurobasket News

Gravelines made official the signing of Ousmane Camara (202-C-89). The centre signed a three-year contract with the team. Last season Ousmane Camara spent with Le Havre. The player averaged 5.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in ProA. Ousmane Camara helped his team reach French Cup semis in 2012.

Turkey open win count at Turgut Atakol Tournament - by Eurobasket News

Turkey U20 - France U20 54:44

Turkish U20 National Team fired past French counterparts for the first win at the Turgut Atakol International Tournament. Ahmet Tuncer (193-G-93, agency: 1x1 Sports) stepped up with 15 points to lead the hosts. Both teams are now tied at 1-1 record.
Turkey jumped to an early lead. They grabbed a 13:9 advantage at the first intermission. France narrowed the gap in the second term. Les Bleus got within 3 points at halftime 24:27. Turkey however stiffened their defence in the second half. They held France to 20 points in the half and marched to a confident win at the end. Ugur Dokuyan (197-F-93) accounted for 9 points, while Onur Calban (212-C-93) netted 8 points in the win. Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency: Beo Basket) replied with 17 points for France. Louis Labeyrie (209-C-92) had 8 points in defeat.

Turkey U20: Ahmet Tuncer 15, Ugur Dokuyan 9, Onur Calban 8
France U20: Leo Westermann 17, Louis Labeyrie 8

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GEORGIA

Dinamo Tbilisi keep Milan Oluic - by Eurobasket News

Dinamo Tbilisi have agreed on terms of contract extension with Milan Oluic (210-C-84). The centre signed a two-year new deal with the Georgian team. Milan Oluic joined Dinamo in December 2011. He tallied 14.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.1 blocks and 2.3 assists per game in Superleague. Milan Oluic started the season in Romania. The centre played for Energia Rovinari Targu Jiu. He averaged 4.6 points, 5.5 boards and 1.9 blocks per appearance. Previously the Serbian centre had spells in Serbia, Bosnia and Bulgaria. Eurobasket.com named Milan Oluic into All-Gerorgian League 2nd Team in 2012. He also participated at Superleague All-Star Game.

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GERMANY

Germany secure second win in Istanbul - by Eurobasket News

Germany U20 - Serbia U20 64:62

German U20 National Team registered the second win in a row at the start of Turgut Atakol Tournament in Turkey. They held off Serbia in a thrilling encounter. Philipp Neumann (210-C-92) accounted for 19 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Serbia fell at 0-2 record after the loss.
Serbia led by a single point 14:13 after ten minutes. Germany denied the deficit and surged ahead for a 28:25 halftime advantage. Germany stretched the margin in the third quarter. They arrived at the final intermission up by 7 points 45:38. Serbia trimmed the distance to a striking distance in the final minutes but Germany hang on to seal a tough win at the end. Mathis Monninghoff (200-F-92) recorded 13 points, while Leon Tolksdorf (201-F-93) contributed 11 points in the winning case. Bogdan Bogdanovic (198-F-92) answered with 15 points for Serbia. Djordje Drenovac (203-F-92, agency: Interperformances) had 10 points in defeat.

Germany U20: Philipp Neumann 19, Mathis Monninghoff 13, Leon Tolksdorf 11
Serbia U20: Bogdan Bogdanovic 15, Djordje Drenovac 10

Nils Menck Joins BG Karlsruhe - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber

BG Karlsruhe have announced the signing of Nils Menck (203-F-82). Menck is a 29 year old 203cm forward that is known for a smooth perimeter shot. He had played for the VfL Kirchheim Knights (ProA) the last three seasons and last season played 36 games: 9.2ppg, 3.4rpg, FGP: 44.8%, 3PT: 41.2%, FT: 70.9%. "We are happy that we could get Nils Menck (203-F-82). He is one of the best position four players in the PRO A. He has a lot of experience and is a team player", stated BG Karlsruhe head coach Torsten Daume. In three years with Kirchheim, Menck played a total of 94 PRO A games. "I know some of the Karlsruhe players and want to be integrated as quickly as possible into the team.", stressed Nils Menck (203-F-82). Menck started his basketball career in 2001-2002 for SV Tally Oberelhingen (2Bundesliga): 28 games: 9.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 23ast. He then played for 1 FC Kaiserslautern (2Bundesliga) from 2002-2004. He then played for USC Freiburg (2.Bundesliga) from 2004-2008 playing a total of 92 second Bundesliga games. Then in 2008-2009, he gained some experience with Birstal Starwings Basel (Switzerland-LNA): 26 games: 7.4ppg, 2.2rpg, FGP: 52.3%, 3PT: 46.8%, FT: 57.1%.

Source: BG Karlsruhe

Per Guenther Wins Beko BBL Most Likeable Player Award - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber

When observing Pascal Roller and Per Guenther (185-G-88), there is a major difference in that one player has no hair and the other has curly and abundant hair, but one thing that both diminutive guards share is that killer smile, great attitude and great play. Pascal Roller retired in 2011, but quickly the Beko BBL decided to name the most likeable player award after the Skyliner legend. The 2012 recipient of the Beko BBL most liekable player goes to German national player Per Guenther. The award was given through fan voting and Guenther recieved 24,06% of the voting. In second place was ex NBA player PJ Tucker of Bamberg with 14,76% and in third place was Guenther teammate Isaiah Swann with 5,75%. "This is a great distinction and I feel myself flattered. I think a reason why I won is because we had such a great group of players and were successful. I am very happy and want to thank the fans", stressed ratiopharm ulm guard Per Guenther. In the last years the award was won by these players Kyle Hines (Brose Baskets,2010/2011), Pascal Roller (DEUTSCHE BANK SKYLINERS, 2009/2010), Rickey Paulding (EWE Baskets Oldenburg, 2008/2009), John Bowler (Telekom Baskets Bonn, 2007/2008), Darius Hall (Artland Dragons, 2006/2007) and Matej Mamic (ALBA BERLIN, Saison 2005/2006).

Source: Beko BBL

Florian Koch Remains With The Soba Dragons Rhondorf - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber

Florian Koch (197-F-92) will be able to play another year for PRO B team Soba Dragons Rhondorf while being able to also practice with cooperation partner and Beko BBL team Telekom Baskets Bonn. Koch is a 20 year old 197cm forward that started his basketabll career with Telekom Baskets Bonn II (2.Regionalliga). Last season he played for Telekom Baskets Bonn (1.Bundesliga), German League: 4 games: 2.5ppg; had also a licence to play for Dragons Rhoendorf (ProB, starting five): 24 games: 11.8ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.2apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 49.0%, 3PT: 24.7%, FT: 78.4%. "Florian Koch showed last season what an important role that he had on the team. I am really happy that he can play another season with us. He will bring us a lot of energy with his unique athletic ability and determined attitude", stressed Dragons head coach Boris kaminski.

Source: Dragons Rhndorf

David Bell returns to Phoenix Hagen - by Moritz Korff

BBL team Phoenix Hagen will return David Bell (186-G-81) for the 2012-13 season. The 31-year-old guard from Oakland, California, played 31 games for Hagen during the 2010-11 season, averaging a team high 16.5 points per contest. He then signed a contract with Gas Terra Flames Groningen of the Netherlands. Bell guided the Groningen team to an appearance in the Dutch Eredivisie Semifinals. He produced 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists a game. "David mostly had to play as a true point guard in Groningen. On our team he will primarily play as a shooting guard besides Davin White, what he likes better. But we are aware of the fact that David can take over the playmaking at anytime", Hagen coach Ingo Freyer said.

1. RLN newcomer Halstenbek/Pinneberg lands Eric Kibi - by Moritz Korff

According to abendblatt.de 1. Regionalliga North newcomer BG Halstenbek/Pinneberg has added an import player to its 2012-13 roster: Eric Kibi (198-F-90) is a 21 year old Canadian forward who spent his four years of college basketball in the US. He played for NJCAA program Jacksonville College, then transferred to UALR (NCAA Division One) for his junior season and finished his collegiate career at D2 school Abilene Christian. Kibi, a Junior College All-America Honorable Mention in 2010, averaged 8.2 points and 5.7 rebounds for ACU in the 2011-12 season.

Nathan Peavy makes Berlin switch - by Moritz Korff

Nathan Peavy (203-F-85, college: Miami, OH) has signed a one year-deal with ALBA Berlin, the club unveiled today.
"Nathan Peavy is a fighter and a reliable scorer, who has been playing well in the Bundesliga for many years now. He will add stability underneath the basket and solid outside shooting. Plus, he is still young, I think he has got a lot of potential", new ALBA head coach Sasa Obradovic stated.
27-year-old Peavy spent these past three years with the Artland Dragons. During the 2011-12 campaign he averaged 13.8 points and 6.3 rebounds in 40 BBL games for the Quakenbrueck team.

Jared Homan signs contract extension with Bayern Muenchen - by Moritz Korff

Jared Homan (206-C-83, college: Iowa St.) has inked a new deal with FC Bayern Muenchen. The 29-year-old big man was handed a contract that will run through the end of the 2013-14 season. "I am very happy that the contract has been extended and that I will be able to continue playing for FC Bayern Muenchen. The club has definitely been my first choice. The team, the fans and the whole environment have supported me strongly in this past season. I feel very comfortable in Muenchen and I want to achieve a lot with the team", Homan stated.
The Iowa native, who also holds a Bulgarian passport, led the Bayern team in scoring (14.5ppg) in the 2011-12 season and also pulled down a team best 7.8 rebounds per contest in 30 BBL contests.

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GREECE

Div.B Stats Leaders

Greek B Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

1 Nikoloudis, Anag. 21.5
2 Godopoulos, Kor. 18.15
3 Mitsakis, Anag. 16.9
4 Goggidis, Diag. 17.5
5 Nikolopoulos, ME 14.3
6 Pallis, ME 13.8
7 Gkeros, Koroivos 14.9
8 Makris, Koroivos 15.25

Rebounds Per Game

1 Charismid. Aiolos 9.4
2 Nikoloudis, Anag. 7.6
3 Simeopoulos, Egal. 7.5
4 Gkeros, Koroivos 7
5 Zarogiannis, Niki 7

Vangelis Alexandris signed with Aris for two more years - by Giorgos Diploidis

After a difficult season where the financial problems affected the performances of the team of Aris Thessaloniki there was a change in the board of the club. One of the first things they decided to do is to have a new deal with the successful coach Vangelis Alexandris . The previous days the two sides were too close and finally today it was announced officially that the Greek coach resigned with the team of Thessaloniki until 2014.

The announcement

"he board of KAE ARIS, as announced in the recent press conference, will continue its cooperation with Vangelis Alexandris and his assistant coach, Sotiris Manolopoulos . The length of cooperation agreed to be two years.

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HOLLAND

Cuesta JR College adds Dutch prospect Paul Candiff - by Fred Roggen

Paul Candiff (184-PG-93) a Dutch prospect, goes next season to Cuesta Junior College in California. Dutch-American Paul Candiff is an 18 year-old combo guard from the Netherlands.
He played for the Rotterdam Basketball College Mens team and U-20 team last season. The junior college is coached by Rusty Blair who played professionally in Belgium and the Netherlands. Cuesta College is a public community college located in San Luis Obispo County.

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IBL

Standings

IBL Standings

Branding
1. Jersey G-F		4-3
2. Orlando V.		2-9
3. Yamhill H.		0-3
Continental
1. Bellingham S.		10-2
2. Vancouver V.		8-5
3. Olympia R.		4-11
International
1. Edmonton E.		10-3
2. Portland C.		10-5
3. Nippon T.		2-6
Travel Team
1. S. Soldiers		6-9
2. Los Angeles		0-0
3. W.Coast H.		0-0

Regular Season: Round 17

Jun. 20: S. Soldiers - Olympia R. 171-142
Jun. 20: Portland C. - Vancouver V. 164-119
Jun. 18: Portland C. - Nippon T. 158-110

Regular Season: Round 19

Jun. 23: Orlando V. - Olympia R.
Jun. 23: Bellingham S. - Yamhill H.
Jun. 23: Edmonton E. - Nippon T.

Bellingham Slam land Colin Matteson - by Eurobasket News

Bellingham Slam made a roster change. They added Colin Matteson (6'8''-G/F-86, college: Alaska-Fairb.) the squad. The forward played most recently for the Woodville Warriors in Australia. He averaged 15.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in ABA. Colin Matteson previously had stints with Ansett BC, East Perth Eagles, Cottbus and Snohomish Explosion. The forward was named into 2.Bundesliga All-Star Team in 2010. He was also trumped Ansett BBC MVP in 2010.
In the meantime Jeremy Green (6'6''-F, college: St.Martin's) left Bellingham Slam. The forward cited personal reasons for the move. Jeremy Green signed his first contract with the Slam at the start of the season. He graduated from St. Martins University in 2012.

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ITALY

Eurobasket.com All-Italian SerieA Awards 2011-12 - by Giovanni Bargna

Eurobasket.com All-Italian SerieA 1st Team 2012

McCalebb

Diener

Sanikidze

Diawara

Andersen

Player of the Year: Bo McCalebb (183-PG-85) of Montepaschi
Guard of the Year: Ricky Hickman (189-PG-85) of Scavolini PS
Forward of the Year: Viktor Sanikidze (203-F-86) of CS Bologna
Center of the Year: David Andersen (212-C-80) of Montepaschi
Most Improved Player of the Year: Linton Johnson (203-F/C-80) of Sidigas AV
Bosman Player of the Year: Dejan Ivanov (205-F/C-86) of Fabi Shoes
Import Player of the Year: Drake Diener (196-G-81) of Banco di Sard.
Domestic Player of the Year: Daniel Hackett (198-G-87) of Scavolini PS
Defensive Player of the Year: Shaun Stonerook (202-F-77) of Montepaschi
Coach of the Year: Romeo Sacchetti of Banco di Sard.

1st Team
PG: Bo McCalebb (183-85) of Montepaschi
G: Drake Diener (196-81) of Banco di Sard.
F: Viktor Sanikidze (203-86) of CS Bologna
F: Yakhouba Diawara (201-82) of Cimberio VA
C: David Andersen (212-80) of Montepaschi

2nd Team
PG: Ricky Hickman (189-85) of Scavolini PS
G: Aubrey Coleman (193-87) of Angelico BI
G: Malik Hairston (198-87) of Armani Mit
F: Andre Smith (203-85) of Otto Caserta
F/C: Linton Johnson (203-80) of Sidigas AV

Honorable Mention
James White (199-G-84) of Scavolini PS
Travis Diener (184-PG-82) of Banco di Sard.
Marques Green (167-PG-82) of Sidigas AV
Luigi Datome (202-G/F-87) of Acea Roma
Petteri Koponen (194-G-88) of CS Bologna
Vladimir Micov (203-F-85) of Bennet Cantu
Ksistof Lavrinovic (210-C-79) of Montepaschi
Alessandro Gentile (197-G/F-92) of Armani Mit
Antonis Fotsis (210-F-81) of Armani Mit
Maarten Leunen (206-F-85) of Bennet Cantu

All-Domestic Players Team
G: Giuseppe Poeta (190-85) of CS Bologna
G: Daniel Hackett (198-87) of Scavolini PS
G/F: Luigi Datome (202-87) of Acea Roma
F/C: Angelo Gigli (209-83) of CS Bologna
C: Marco Cusin (211-85) of Scavolini PS

All-Imports Team
PG: Bo McCalebb (183-85) of Montepaschi
G: Drake Diener (196-81) of Banco di Sard.
G: Malik Hairston (198-87) of Armani Mit
F/C: Linton Johnson (203-80) of Sidigas AV
F: Tony Easley (206-87) of Banco di Sard.

All-Bosmans Team
G: Petteri Koponen (194-88) of CS Bologna
G: Manuchar Markoishvili (196-86) of Bennet Cantu
F: Viktor Sanikidze (203-86) of CS Bologna
F: Antonis Fotsis (210-81) of Armani Mit
C: David Andersen (212-80) of Montepaschi

All-Defensive Team
Ricky Hickman (189-PG-85) of Scavolini PS
Manuchar Markoishvili (196-G-86) of Bennet Cantu
Jumaine Jones (203-F-79) of Scavolini PS
Quinton Hosley (201-F/G-84) of Banco di Sard.
Shaun Stonerook (202-F-77) of Montepaschi

Montepaschi Siena : Luca Banchi is the new head coach - by Giovanni Bargna

While Simone Pianigiani is going to meet the management of Fenerbahce soon in order to discuss the deal details, Siena officially announced the new head coach.
Luca Banchi has been the assistant of Pianigiani during last six seasons and shared with him all of the succesful goals reached by the team.
The 47 yers old coach had its first experiences in the italian LegaA in 1999 coaching the team of Pallacanestro Trieste and then with Livorno for three seasons.
He joined Montepaschi Siena in 2006 becoming assistant coach of Pianigiani and gave a huge contribution helping the team clinching 6 italian titles, 4 italian supercup and 4 italian cups.

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LBQ

Standings

LBQ Standings

1. Revolution		12-2
2. Seigneurs		10-3
3. Jaguars		4-9
4. Monteregie		3-9
5. Page-Dynamo		3-9

Regular Season: Round 16

Jun. 20: Jaguars - Page-Dynamo 64-68
Jun. 20: Revolution - Seigneurs 112-99

Regular Season: Round 17

Jun. 22: Revolution - Page-Dynamo
Jun. 23: Page-Dynamo - Monteregie

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LUXEMBOURG

Bascharage add Justin Caldwell - by Eurobasket News

Bascharage bolstered their roster. They landed Justin Caldwell (187-G). The guard will start his pro career in Luxembourg. The guard graduated from Glenville State University in 2011. He tallied 25 points per game in his senior season in NCAA2. Justin Caldwell made it into All-WVIAC 2nd Team in 2010 and 2011.

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PARAGUAY

South American Championship: Paraguay clinch fifth position - by Eurobasket News

Paraguay - Chile 93:88

Paraguay finished in the fifth place at the South American Championship. They held off Chile to end the tournament campaign on a high note. Paraguay will now have a chance to advance to the 2013 Fiba Americas Championship. They need any American team to win Olympic Games to be granted the qualification ticket.
Chile got to the better start. They grabbed a 21:18 lead after ten minutes. Paraguay still trailed after the second quarter. Moreover Chile managed to take a 5-point lead at the interval 44:40. The teams traded baskets throughout intense third quarter. Chile entered the final frame up by four points 67:63. But Paraguay went on a scoring spree in the fourth stanza. They unloaded 30 points and snatched a difficult win at the end. Guillermo Araujo (205-C-82) provided 22 points and 9 rebounds for Paraguay. Daniel Perez (190-G/F-84) added 19 points in the victory. Evandro Arteaga (178-G-83) answered with 27 points for Chile. Gerardo Isla (200-F/C-91) connected for 23 points in the loss.

Paraguay: Guillermo Araujo 22, Daniel Perez 19, Enrique Martinez 14, Bruno Zanotti 14
Chile: Evandro Arteaga 27, Gerardo Isla 23

PARAGUAY beats CHILE - by Santiago Maciel

jason granger, BRIAN CRAIG, LEBRON JAMES, DWANE WADE , LEONARDO GUTIERREZ, EMANUEL GINOBILI, JAVIER MARTINEZ, BRUNO ZANOTTI,

SANTIAGO MACIEL, PAOLA FERRARI, TAVY TORRES, LUIS OROO, ARTURO ALVAREZ, ADOLFO LOPEZ, MARIO CHALMERS, CHRIS BOSH

UDONIS HASLEM, MARTIN LEIVA, FACUNDO CAMPASSO, PABLO PRIGIONI.

JEREMY LIN, YAO MING, CARMELO ANTHONY.

PAT RILEY, SHAQUILLE O NEAL, FEDERICO MELLONE.

RAMON SANCHEZ , EDISON ORTIZ, JOSE FABIO, RICHARD OZUNA.

ARNOLDO PENZKOFER.

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POLAND

Poland post second straight win at Turgut Atakol Tournament - by Eurobasket News

Poland U20 - Russia U20 70:67

Polish U20 National Team recorded the second straight win at the start of Turgut Atakol international tournament in Istanbul. They defeated Russian counterparts to improve at 2-0 record. Russia in the meantime suffered the second straight loss. Mateusz Ponitka (196-G-93) scored 23 points to lead the winners.
Poland ensured a strong start. They built a 19:9 lead at the first intermission. Russia cut the rot in the second frame. They narrowed the gap at 9-point mark at halftime 23:32. Russia got closer in the third quarter. They trailed by just 3 points before the final frame 43:46. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the final quarter. But Poland did not allow Russia to sneak ahead securing a tough win at the end. Michal Michalak (194-G-93, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) accounted for 10 points, while Jaroslaw Zyskowski (201-G-92) added 9 points in the win. Vladislav Trushkin (201-F-93) answered with 15 points for Russia. Artem Komolov (191-G-93) had 11 points in the loss.

Poland U20: Mateusz Ponitka 23, Michal Michalak 10, Jaroslaw Zyskowski 9
Russia U20: Vladislav Trushkin 15, Artem Komolov 11

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ROMANIA

Gaz Metan Medias bring in Aleskandar Mladenovic - by Eurobasket News

Gaz Metan Medias bolstered their frontcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Aleksandar Mladenovic (207-F/C-84, agency: BeoExcell). The centre spent the last season in Poland. He played for Slask Wroclaw. Aleksandar Mladenovic averaged 13.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 blocks per game in PLK. The Serbian player is not new to Romania. He used to play for BC Mures in 2010/11 season. His stats read 16.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game then. He was named All-Balkan League Centre of the Year in 2011. The centre also made it into All-Romanian League 2nd Team in 2011. Aleksandar Mladenovic was named into All-Polish League 2nd Team in 2012.

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RUSSIA

CSKA part ways with Sammy Mejia - by Eurobasket News

Sammy Mejia (198-G-83, college: De Paul) leaves CSKA. The sides have agreed on terms of contract termination. Sammy Mejia joined the Moscow team at the start of the previous season. The Dominican Republic player tallied 6.1 points and 1.6 boards per VTB League game. In PBL his stats read 5.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assist per appearance. In Euroleague Sammy Mejia notched 5.0 points, 1.5 boards and 1.0 assist. Previously Sammy Mejia had stints with Cholet, AEL Larissa, Capo dOrlando and Fort Wayne Mad Ants. He earned Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Honourable Mention in 2010. Sammy Mejia graduated from De Paul. He attended Dominican Republic National Team training camp in 2005.

Poland post second straight win at Turgut Atakol Tournament - by Eurobasket News

Poland U20 - Russia U20 70:67

Polish U20 National Team recorded the second straight win at the start of Turgut Atakol international tournament in Istanbul. They defeated Russian counterparts to improve at 2-0 record. Russia in the meantime suffered the second straight loss. Mateusz Ponitka (196-G-93) scored 23 points to lead the winners.
Poland ensured a strong start. They built a 19:9 lead at the first intermission. Russia cut the rot in the second frame. They narrowed the gap at 9-point mark at halftime 23:32. Russia got closer in the third quarter. They trailed by just 3 points before the final frame 43:46. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the final quarter. But Poland did not allow Russia to sneak ahead securing a tough win at the end. Michal Michalak (194-G-93, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) accounted for 10 points, while Jaroslaw Zyskowski (201-G-92) added 9 points in the win. Vladislav Trushkin (201-F-93) answered with 15 points for Russia. Artem Komolov (191-G-93) had 11 points in the loss.

Poland U20: Mateusz Ponitka 23, Michal Michalak 10, Jaroslaw Zyskowski 9
Russia U20: Vladislav Trushkin 15, Artem Komolov 11

Lokomotiv Kuban Hijack Ohayon from Maccabi Tel-Aviv! - by Anton Zirkov

According to reports in Israel Israeli guard Yogev Ohayon (189-G-87) has agreed terms with Lokomotiv Kuban.
A source from Kuban has confirmed that they had agreed with the Israeli guard who played last season in Israeli side Maccabi Tel-Aviv.
The player have a release clause that Kuban has activated and will pay Maccabi Tel-Aviv around 150.000,Maccabi claims that he has no option to go out this season,but the player representatives has showed Kuban top brass that he has a vaild buy out clause this summer,a Kuban insider has told Eurobasket Russia:"The deal with Ohayon is done and dusted,we wouldn't do something that is not legal".

Nizhny Novgorod sign Evgeni Baburin - by Eurobasket News

Evgeni Baburin (191-G-87) will continue his career in Nizhny Novgorod. The guard has agreed on terms of contract with the team. The deal is meant for one season. Last two seasons Evgeni Baburin spent with Spartak Primorie. He averaged 9.5 points and 1.0 steal per game in EuroChallenge Qualifying Round last season. In PBL the guard posted 8.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.9 assists per appearance. He earned Eurobasket.com All-Russian Superleague Honourable Mention in 2011. Evgeni Baburin is not new to Nizhny Novgorod. The guard used to play for NBA Nizhny Novgorod team in 2003/2008 seasons. Later he moved to TEMP-SUMZ Revda for two seasons.

Aco Petrovic returns to Kazan - by Eurobasket News

Aco Petrovic has been appointed new head coach of Unics Kazan. The Serbian specialist signed a one-year contract with the team. Aco Petrovic is actually coming back Kazan. He worked with Unics back in 2007/09 seasons. Aco Petrovic led Unics to the Russian Cup title in 2009. Most lately Aco Petrovic worked with Azovmash Mariupol. He left the Ukrainian team midway through the last season. He also guided FMP Zeleznik, Hemofarm, Lokomotiv Rostov na Donu, Crvena Zvezda and Zalgiris Kaunas. Aco Petrovic had experience working as assistant coach with Yugoslavian and Serbian National Teams. Aco Petrovic will replace Evgeny Pashutin on the bridge.

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SERBIA

Nemanja Jaramaz in Italy - by Zoran Popovic

Young Serbian guard Nemanja Jaramaz (201-G-91, agency: Beo Basket) is new player of Angelico Biella. After he was loaned to Mega Vizura, Jaramaz showed great roles and his games in Super league help him to be on the list of candidates for Serbian National team. Last season Jaramaz played for Partizan and on 15 games in Euroleague average scored 2.4 points and for Mega Vizura on 13 games in Serbian Super league average scored 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Nemanja Jaramaz was member of Serbian U16, U18 and U20 National team.

Germany secure second win in Istanbul - by Eurobasket News

Germany U20 - Serbia U20 64:62

German U20 National Team registered the second win in a row at the start of Turgut Atakol Tournament in Turkey. They held off Serbia in a thrilling encounter. Philipp Neumann (210-C-92) accounted for 19 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Serbia fell at 0-2 record after the loss.
Serbia led by a single point 14:13 after ten minutes. Germany denied the deficit and surged ahead for a 28:25 halftime advantage. Germany stretched the margin in the third quarter. They arrived at the final intermission up by 7 points 45:38. Serbia trimmed the distance to a striking distance in the final minutes but Germany hang on to seal a tough win at the end. Mathis Monninghoff (200-F-92) recorded 13 points, while Leon Tolksdorf (201-F-93) contributed 11 points in the winning case. Bogdan Bogdanovic (198-F-92) answered with 15 points for Serbia. Djordje Drenovac (203-F-92, agency: Interperformances) had 10 points in defeat.

Germany U20: Philipp Neumann 19, Mathis Monninghoff 13, Leon Tolksdorf 11
Serbia U20: Bogdan Bogdanovic 15, Djordje Drenovac 10

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SLOVENIA

Slovenia U16 lose to Turkey - by Eurobasket News

Slovenia U16 - Turkey U16 61:64

Slovenian and Turkish U16 National Teams played a test game in Slovenj Gradec. The visitors claimed a narrow victory at the end. The teams are scheduled to meet again tonight.
Turkey surged ahead in the opening quarter. They built a 25:18 lead after ten minutes. Slovenia reacted with a strong second frame. The hosts ignited a 21:10 run to take a 39:35 halftime lead. Slovenia stretched the lead in the third term. The hosts accumulated an 11-point buffer before the final frame. But Turkey answered with a 22:8 rally in the final ten minutes to snatch a narrow win at the end. Matej Kavas (193-G-96) came up with 18 points for Slovenia. Domen Janc (185-PG-96) finished with 12 points, while Milan Kovacevic netted 10 points in the loss.

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SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Venezuela and Argentina enter Final in Chaco - by Eurobasket News

SEMIFINALS

Brazil - Venezuela 70-86
Venezuela are now step away from gaining South American Championship title. They knocked down Brazil in the semifinal battle yesterday. David Cubillan (183-PG-87, college: Marquette) and Axiers Sucre (198-F-78) stepped up with 21 points each to lead the winners. Brazil entered the game undefeated but met a fierce resistance from the starting moments. Venezuela ensured a 20:15 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the gap in the second quarter. Venezuela enjoyed a 39:33 halftime lead. Venezuela cleared off in the third quarter. They accumulated a 15-point lead with one quarter remaining. Venezuela did not slow down in the final frame and rallied to the victory at the end. Greivis Vasquez (198-PG-87, agency: Interperformances, college: Maryland) had 16 points and 8 assists in the win. Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) answered with 20 points for Brazil. Augusto Cesar Lima had 14 points in the loss.

Argentina - Uruguay 88-81
Argentina became the second finalists at South American Championship in Chaco. The hosts held off Uruguay to join Venezuela in the title game. Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) came up with 18 points to lead the winners. Argentina started the game aggressively. They rallied off to a 26:18 lead ten minutes into the game. The home team stayed in full control throughout the second quarter. They ensured a 48:37 halftime lead. Argentina kept Uruguay at bay throughout the third quarter. The hosts built a 15-point cushion before the final frame. Uruguay did not surrender as they erupted for 28 points in the fourth period trimming the distance. But Argentina survived the challenge and posted a well-deserved win at the end. Nicolas Laprovittola (188-PG-90) had 17 points, while Federico Van Lacke netted 12 points in the victory. Jayson Granger (186-G-89) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds for Uruguay. Martin Osimani finished with 12 points in defeat.

Places 5-6

Chile - Paraguay 88-93
Paraguay finished in the fifth place at the South American Championship. They held off Chile to end the tournament campaign on a high note. Paraguay will now have a chance to advance to the 2013 Fiba Americas Championship. They need any American team to win Olympic Games to be granted the qualification ticket. Chile got to the better start. They grabbed a 21:18 lead after ten minutes. Paraguay still trailed after the second quarter. Moreover Chile managed to take a 5-point lead at the interval 44:40. The teams traded baskets throughout intense third quarter. Chile entered the final frame up by four points 67:63. But Paraguay went on a scoring spree in the fourth stanza. They unloaded 30 points and snatched a difficult win at the end. Guillermo Araujo (205-C-82) provided 22 points and 9 rebounds for Paraguay. Daniel Perez (190-G/F-84) added 19 points in the victory. Evandro Arteaga (178-G-83) answered with 27 points for Chile. Gerardo Isla connected for 23 points in the loss.

Argentina clinch title in Chaco - by Eurobasket News

FINAL

Venezuela - Argentina 56-79
Argentina claimed the South American Championship title. They overcame Venezuela in the Final. Facundo Campazzo (179-PG-91) scored 15 points to lead the winners. Argentina and Venezuela stayed close throughout the opening quarter. The hosts eked out a narrow 18:16 lead at the first intermission. Argentina boosted the gap in the second frame. They accounted for a 38:25 halftime lead. Argentina stretched the margin even more in the third quarter. They piled up a 58:39 lead with one quarter remaining. Venezuela could not recover in the final frame and had to surrender at the end. Marcos Mata (201-F-86) and Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) knocked down 14 points each for the winners. Hector Romero (202-F/C-80, college: New Orleans) answered with 12 points for Venezuela. Jose Juan Bravo had 11 points in the loss.

Places 3-4

Uruguay - Brazil 80-68
Uruguay clinched Bronze medals at the South American Championship in Chaco, Argentina. They held off Brazil in the consolation final. Mauricio Aguiar (197-F-83, agency: Players Group) scored 21 points to lead the winners. Uruguay enjoyed just a one-point lead after ten minutes 18:17. Brazil denied the deficit and drew things level at 35 after twenty minutes. However Uruguay took over in the third term. They limited Brazil to 7 points in the period and established a 12-point lead with one quarter remaining. The teams traded baskets throughout intense fourth frame but Uruguay held on to the lead and sealed the win at the end. Leandro Garcia Morales (186-G-80, college: Texas A&M) had 18 points, while Jayson Granger (186-G-89) finished with 14 points for Uruguay. Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) answered with 18 points for Brazil. Augusto Cesar Lima had 14 points in the loss.

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TURKEY

Turkey open win count at Turgut Atakol Tournament - by Eurobasket News

Turkey U20 - France U20 54:44

Turkish U20 National Team fired past French counterparts for the first win at the Turgut Atakol International Tournament. Ahmet Tuncer (193-G-93, agency: 1x1 Sports) stepped up with 15 points to lead the hosts. Both teams are now tied at 1-1 record.
Turkey jumped to an early lead. They grabbed a 13:9 advantage at the first intermission. France narrowed the gap in the second term. Les Bleus got within 3 points at halftime 24:27. Turkey however stiffened their defence in the second half. They held France to 20 points in the half and marched to a confident win at the end. Ugur Dokuyan (197-F-93) accounted for 9 points, while Onur Calban (212-C-93) netted 8 points in the win. Leo Westermann (198-G-92, agency: Beo Basket) replied with 17 points for France. Louis Labeyrie (209-C-92) had 8 points in defeat.

Turkey U20: Ahmet Tuncer 15, Ugur Dokuyan 9, Onur Calban 8
France U20: Leo Westermann 17, Louis Labeyrie 8

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URUGUAY

South American Championship: Uruguay defeat Brazil to take Bronze - by Eurobasket News

Uruguay - Brazil 80:68

Uruguay clinched Bronze medals at the South American Championship in Chaco, Argentina. They held off Brazil in the consolation final. Mauricio Aguiar (197-F-83, agency: Players Group) scored 21 points to lead the winners.
Uruguay enjoyed just a one-point lead after ten minutes 18:17. Brazil denied the deficit and drew things level at 35 after twenty minutes. However Uruguay took over in the third term. They limited Brazil to 7 points in the period and established a 12-point lead with one quarter remaining. The teams traded baskets throughout intense fourth frame but Uruguay held on to the lead and sealed the win at the end. Leandro Garcia Morales (186-G-80, college: Texas A&M) had 18 points, while Jayson Granger (186-G-89) finished with 14 points for Uruguay. Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) answered with 18 points for Brazil. Augusto Cesar Lima (206-C-91) had 14 points in the loss.

Uruguay: Mauricio Aguiar 21, Leandro Garcia Morales 18, Jayson Granger 14
Brazil: Vitor Benite 18, Augusto Cesar Lima 14

South American Championship: Argentina prevail against Uruguay - by Eurobasket News

Argentina - Uruguay 88:81

Argentina became the second finalists at South American Championship in Chaco. The hosts held off Uruguay to join Venezuela in the title game. Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) came up with 18 points to lead the winners.
Argentina started the game aggressively. They rallied off to a 26:18 lead ten minutes into the game. The home team stayed in full control throughout the second quarter. They ensured a 48:37 halftime lead. Argentina kept Uruguay at bay throughout the third quarter. The hosts built a 15-point cushion before the final frame. Uruguay did not surrender as they erupted for 28 points in the fourth period trimming the distance. But Argentina survived the challenge and posted a well-deserved win at the end. Nicolas Laprovittola (188-PG-90) had 17 points, while Federico Van Lacke (191-G-80) netted 12 points in the victory. Jayson Granger (186-G-89) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds for Uruguay. Martin Osimani (194-G-81, college: Duquesne) finished with 12 points in defeat.

Argentina: Leonardo Gutierrez 18, Nicolas Laprovittola 17, Federico Van Lacke 12
Uruguay: Jayson Granger 26, Martin Osimani 12

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VENEZUELA

South American Championship: Venezuela coast past Brazil into Final - by Eurobasket News

Venezuela - Brazil 86:70

Venezuela are now step away from gaining South American Championship title. They knocked down Brazil in the semifinal battle yesterday. David Cubillan (183-PG-87, college: Marquette) and Axiers Sucre (198-F-78) stepped up with 21 points each to lead the winners.
Brazil entered the game undefeated but met a fierce resistance from the starting moments. Venezuela ensured a 20:15 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the gap in the second quarter. Venezuela enjoyed a 39:33 halftime lead. Venezuela cleared off in the third quarter. They accumulated a 15-point lead with one quarter remaining. Venezuela did not slow down in the final frame and rallied to the victory at the end. Greivis Vasquez (198-PG-87, agency: Interperformances, college: Maryland) had 16 points and 8 assists in the win. Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) answered with 20 points for Brazil. Augusto Cesar Lima (206-C-91) had 14 points in the loss.

Venezuela: David Cubillan 21, Axiers Sucre 21, Greivis Vasquez 16
Brazil: Vitor Benite 20, Augusto Cesar Lima 14

South American Championship: Argentina edge Venezuela in Final - by Eurobasket News

Argentina - Venezuela 79:56

Argentina claimed the South American Championship title. They overcame Venezuela in the Final. Facundo Campazzo (179-PG-91) scored 15 points to lead the winners.
Argentina and Venezuela stayed close throughout the opening quarter. The hosts eked out a narrow 18:16 lead at the first intermission. Argentina boosted the gap in the second frame. They accounted for a 38:25 halftime lead. Argentina stretched the margin even more in the third quarter. They piled up a 58:39 lead with one quarter remaining. Venezuela could not recover in the final frame and had to surrender at the end. Marcos Mata (201-F-86) and Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) knocked down 14 points each for the winners. Hector Romero (202-F/C-80, college: New Orleans) answered with 12 points for Venezuela. Jose Juan Bravo (202-C-86) had 11 points in the loss.

Argentina: Facundo Campazzo 15, Marcos Mata 14, Leonardo Gutierrez 14
Venezuela: Hector Romero 12, Jose Juan Bravo 11

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VTB UNITED LEAGUE

Aco Petrovic returns to Kazan - by Eurobasket News

Aco Petrovic has been appointed new head coach of Unics Kazan. The Serbian specialist signed a one-year contract with the team. Aco Petrovic is actually coming back Kazan. He worked with Unics back in 2007/09 seasons. Aco Petrovic led Unics to the Russian Cup title in 2009. Most lately Aco Petrovic worked with Azovmash Mariupol. He left the Ukrainian team midway through the last season. He also guided FMP Zeleznik, Hemofarm, Lokomotiv Rostov na Donu, Crvena Zvezda and Zalgiris Kaunas. Aco Petrovic had experience working as assistant coach with Yugoslavian and Serbian National Teams. Aco Petrovic will replace Evgeny Pashutin on the bridge.

Nizhny Novgorod sign Evgeni Baburin - by Eurobasket News

Evgeni Baburin (191-G-87) will continue his career in Nizhny Novgorod. The guard has agreed on terms of contract with the team. The deal is meant for one season. Last two seasons Evgeni Baburin spent with Spartak Primorie. He averaged 9.5 points and 1.0 steal per game in EuroChallenge Qualifying Round last season. In PBL the guard posted 8.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.9 assists per appearance. He earned Eurobasket.com All-Russian Superleague Honourable Mention in 2011. Evgeni Baburin is not new to Nizhny Novgorod. The guard used to play for NBA Nizhny Novgorod team in 2003/2008 seasons. Later he moved to TEMP-SUMZ Revda for two seasons.

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Women News

Brasil takes on USA Olympic team in Washington DC - by Mel Devonne

Its almost Olympic time and the Brasilian womens national team is tuning up for the Olympics by
taking the tough USA basketball national team.
The game will be in the nations capital, Washington DC on July 16 at the Verizon center.
The USA team will include several WNBA players Sue Byrd, Tamika Catchings, Candice Parker and others,
and will be a tough challenge for the Brasil national team.
The Brasil national team led by WNBA players Izzy Castro, and Erika de Souza
will ready as the go for the gold in the London Olympics scheduled for later this summer.

Also on the mens Brasilan national team will take on the USA mens team on the same day, July 16 Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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BULGARIA

Turkey rally past Bulgaria in friendly game - by Eurobasket News

Turkey U16 - Bulgaria U16 68:60

Turkish U16 National Team victoriously opened the international friendly tournament. The hosts held off Bulgarian counterparts in the opener. Melisa Korkmaz and Melis Gulcan (180-G-96) scored 12 points each to lead the winners.
Turkey posted a 19:12 lead after the starting quarter. They quickly opened a double-digit lead in the second frame. But Bulgaria did not allow their opponents to clear off substantially. The visitors narrowed the gap at 5-point mark 33:38 at halftime. Bulgaria got within a single point midway through the third term. But Turkey regained control and posted a 48:41 lead into the final quarter. The hosts opened the final frame with six points in a row and hung on to win the game. Selin Kesen finished with 10 points for Turkey. Maria Kamburova (182-F-96) answered with 17 points and 11 boards for Bulgaria. Borislava Hristova (180-F-96) had 19 points in defeat.

Turkey U16: Melisa Korkmaz 12, Melis Gulcan 12, Selin Kesen 10
Bulgaria U16: Borislava Hristova 19, Maria Kamburova 17+11 boards

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CENTROBASKET

Latinbasket.com All-Centrobasket Awards 2012 - by Eurobasket Center

Latinbasket.com All-Centrobasket 1st Team 2012

Guzman

Cortijo

Sepulveda

Oquendo

Cepeda

Best Player: Carmen Guzman (172-SG-85) of MBK Ruzomb. Slovakia

Best Guard: Carmen Guzman (172-SG-85) of MBK Ruzomb. Slovakia

Best Forward: Leidys Oquendo (180-F-82) of Centrales Cuba

Best Center: Marlen Cepeda (193-C-85) of Centrales Cuba

Best Coach: Alberto Zabala

1st Team
G: Carla Cortijo (173-87) of Carolina G. Puerto Rico

G: Jazmine Sepulveda (186-85) of Nitra Slovakia

SG: Carmen Guzman (172-85) of MBK Ruzomb. Slovakia

F: Leidys Oquendo (180-82) of Centrales Cuba

C: Marlen Cepeda (193-85) of Centrales Cuba

2nd Team
G: Arlenys Romero (176-84) of Pinar del Rio Cuba

G: Shenneika Smith (185) of St.John's USA

G/F: Natalie Day (182-90) of Portland USA

PF: Maria Orozco (176)
F/C: Abril Garcia (188-80) of Adelitas Mexico

Honorable Mention
Wanda Gomez (185-C-78) of Olivais Portugal

Suchitel Avila (183-F-82) of Occidentales Cuba

Carla Escalera (180-PF-84) of Carolina G. Puerto Rico

Esmary Vargas-Sanchez (192-C-81) of Pio XII Spain

Rhona McKenzie (183-F-76) of Houthalen Belgium

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DENMARK

SISU bring in Marie Malone, gets ready for EuroCup - by Eurobasket News

SISU have announced they will be joining EuroCup tournament next season. SISU have played at EuroCup last season. They had a tough group at the regular season stage and managed just one win in six games played missing on the playoffs. So there are things that need improvement next season.
SISU have already started building a competitive roster for the next year. They landed Marie Malone (187-C). The centre will start her pro career in Denmark. Marie Malone has just graduated from Hofstra University. She tallied 5.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in her senior season. Marie Malone earned CAA All-Academic Honourable Mention in 2012.

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EUROCUP

HOLLAND

Hungary defeat Netherlands in Turkey - by Eurobasket News

Hungary U16 - Netherlands U16 73:49

Hungarian U16 National Team posted the initial win at the international tournament in Turkey. They held off Dutch counterparts in the opening game. Agnes Dobos (190-C-96) scored 23 points to lead the winners.
Hungary stormed into the game. They registered a 21:9 lead ten minutes into the encounter. Netherlands however cut the distance to just 5 points midway through the second quarter 20:25. Hungary cleared off once again and secured a 42:26 halftime advantage. Hungary stayed dominant throughout the third quarter. They accumulated a 57:39 lead with ten minutes remaining in the game. Netherlands could not get any closer in the fourth quarter as Hungary rolled to the win at the end. Bernadett Horvath finished with 16 points, while Timea Toth (93) netted 12 points for the winners. Janis Ndiba replied with 12 points for Netherlands. Charlotte van Kleef (189-C-96) had 8 points in defeat.

Hungary U16: Agnes Dobos 23, Bernadett Horvath 16, Timea Toth 12
Netherlands U16: Janis Ndiba 12, Charlotte van Kleef 8

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HUNGARY

LUXEMBOURG

Basket Esch land Tessy and Lisy Hetting - by Eurobasket News

Basket Esch reinforced their roster. They added Hetting sisters to the squad.
Lisy Hetting (173-G-90) spent the last season in Etzella. She averaged 15.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.5 assists per game in Diekirch League. Lisy Hetting also played for AB Contern previously in her career. She has been the member of Luxembourg National Team since 2011.
Tessy Hetting (188-SF-86, college: LIU Brooklyn) spent the last season in Belgium. She played for Point Chaud Sprimont. The forward tallied 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game in D1. Previously Tessy Hetting played in France for Montbrison Feminines. She has been the member of Luxembourg National Team since 2006.

Katie Donovan moves to Etzella - by Eurobasket News

Katie Donovan (182-F/G-82) leaves Basket Esch. The forward decided to return to her former team Etzella Ettelbruck. Katie Donovan played for Etzella in 2008/11 seasons. Last season she joined Basket Esch. The Canadian player averaged 15.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game. She helped Basket Esch claim Diekirch League title. Katie Donovan earned All-Luxembourg League Honourable Mention. She made it onto All-Luxembourg League 1st Team in both 2010 and 2011. The forward played in Diekirch League All-Star Game in 2009 and 2011. Katie Donovan was the member of Canadian National Team in 2004/06.

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POLAND

Martyna Stelmach joins KK ROW Rybnik - by Lukasz Lukaszewski

Young polish post player Martyna Stelmach (187-F/C-92) is another player who signed contract with KK ROW Rybnik for upcoming season. Club is still negotiating with some players, so we will have some news in the near future.

She was born in Zabrze and she started her basketball career in local club MKS Zabrze. Martyna Stelmach graduated SMS PZKosz Lomianki special polish high school for young talented women's basketball players. She had been playing for schools team in polish 1 liga. She averaged 9,8 points and 9,8 rebounds.

She can play as a power forward and as a center as well. Martyna Stelmach had been playing for Polish U16 and Polish U18 national teams. Currently she is the part of Polish U20 NT.

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TURKEY