EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 9/1/2012 1:04:01 AM

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Bombers Sign in Colombia - by Justin Moore

The Defending champs the Beltway Bombers have three very talented players just recently sign with InderValle de Cali in colombia these three players are Camontae Griffin (5'9''-G-86, college: St.Mary's, MD), Rogers Barnes (6'4''-G/F-86, college: Morgan St.) and Cavell Johnson (6'8''-F-85, college: UMBC). Led by Point Guard Camontae Griffin last season InderValle de Cali made a good impression in the Federation Cup griffin led InderValle de Cali in scoring putting in 23pts per game but now adding two of his bomber teammates roger barnes who is a tremendous defender and three point threat and Cavell Johnson a 6'8 shot blocker with a smooth touch InderValle de Cali will be a contender for the Federation Cup championship "Coach Chaz Dudley is thrilled to see his bombers suceed and follow there dreams.
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Liga A roster 2012/13: part 3 - by Facundo Iatzky

Obras Sanitarias:
Alejandro Konsztatd (191-G-89), Tyler Field (205-F/C-78, college: San Diego), Julio Mazzaro (190-G-79), Pablo Espinoza (200-F-87), David Huertas (195-G-87, college: Mississippi), Martin Osimani (194-G-81, college: Duquesne), Fernando Calvi (200-F-81), Juan Gutierrez (205-F/C-83), Martin Gareis, Cristian Scaramuzzino, Pedro Barral
Agustin Insaurralde, Tomas Zanzottera, Camilo Paniagua
Youth team: Mateo Marziali (194-F-96), Facundo Arias, Marcos Sanchez sopena

Penarol Mar del Plata:
David Teague (196-G-83, college: Purdue), Matias Ibarra (183-G-81), Selem Safar (190-G-87), Marcos Mata (201-SF-86), Leonardo Gutierrez (201-PF-78), Lisandro Rasio (197-F/C-90), Fernando Podesta (204-C-92), Martin Leiva (208-C-80), Franco Giorgetti (202-F-92), Facundo Campazzo (179-PG-91)
Ramiro ciganek, Nicolas Madrid, Julian Morales

Argentino Junin:
Juan Cangelosi (195-G-81), Cristian Amicucci (202-F/C-85), Gaston Luchino (183-G-82), Nicolas De los Santos (190-PG-88), Axel Weigand (200-C-85), Fernando Funes (192-SG-83), Maurice Bolden (208-G/F-89, agency: Strategic Sports, college: S.Mississippi), Brian Carlwell (211-C-87, college: San Diego St.), Kavon Lytch (199-F-87, college: Oklahoma City), Sebastian Andollo (200-F-92), Martin Delgado (202-C-94), andres miguel (185-G-94), mauro Araujo, Ezequiel Villegas

Libertad sunchales:
Marcos Saglietti (190-G-86), Jonatan Treise (186-PG-85), Juan Emiliano Fernandez (196-G/F-91), Alejandro Alloatti (203-F/C-84), William Graves (198-F/G-88, college: N.Carolina), Gabriel Mikulas (200-F-80, agency: Interperformances, college: E.Carolina), Diego Garcia (190-G-79), Ricardo Sanchez (212-C-87), Joaquin Giordana (182-G-90), Juan Talpone (201-F-93), Franco Vieta (189-G-92), Lucas Diaz (198-F-92)
Jose Vildoza (188-G-96)


GECR Indalo signs Fabricio Vay for 2012/13 - by Eurobasket News

Fabricio Vay (206-F-86, agency: Interperformances) is back to Argentina. The 26-yaer-old forward penned a deal with GECR Indalo for the next season. He finished the last one with Swiss team SAV Vacallo Basket. Vay joined them in April averaging 14.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists for 5 games. The player started last season with Arkadia and in January moved to Sionista. With Sionista he had 2.6 ppg and 1.5 rpg for 19 LigaA games. With Arkadia Fabricio Vay shined with 20 ppg, 8.6 rpg and 5 apg for 5 Austrian league appearances. Bay played for Arkadia also in the past. In 2011, he was named Eurobasket.com All-Austrian League Player of the Year -11. Fabricio Vay has experience from NBA D-League and Spain as well. In Argentina, he played for Libertad, Atenas and Instituto de Cordoba. Vay also played for Argentinean youth National Teams in the past.


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Andy Sherwell Steps Down - by Eurobasket News

After guiding the Diamond Valley Senior Mens program through a tough transition period in the past 18 months, Head Coach and mentor Andy Sherwell has decided to leave the Diamond Valley club and pursue other interests next year.

Andy has guided the mens program through a very tough period after previous Head Coach Steve Smith resigned before the end of the 2011 season for personal reasons. Andy came in and added stability and reignited the program over the next 18 months and was responsible for some very good results during his time at the club.

A respected coach in his own right due to his association with various Dandenong teams including the current WNBL Champions as an assist coach, the style of play, passion for his team and the respect from all at the club is what Andy will be remembered for in his brief but productive stay at the Eagles nest.

Director of Coaching, Alan McAughtry It is always hard when a person of Andys ability leaves a club, his ability to motivate and educate his players and coaches is second to none. I have known Andy for many years during our battles during our junior coaching days and he is a class act on and off the floor.

His start to this season was indicative of his impact how ever with all sports, injuries and luck play a huge roll in the outcome and Andy had his fair share of bad luck and injuries to key players.

Andy will have many opportunities that will see him progress with his coaching, I am certain of that. There are things that as coaches we want to be in place and as a club we are striving to reach that. We could not give Andy what he needed at this point in time but totally understand and support him in his decision.

The club wishes Andy all the best in his future coaching and will always be a welcomed figure back at the Eagles nest.
Courtesy of: bigv.com.au


Big V 2012 Statistical Award Winners - by Eurobasket News

SCORING AVERAGE AWARDS

State Championship Men: Ivan Platenik (201-F-83, college: Alaska-Anch.) (Waverley Falcons)

State Championship Women: Antonia Edmonson (Hume City Broncos)

Division One Men: Manny Hendrix (188-G) (Southern Peninsula Sharks)

Division One Women: Brigitte Ardossi (Altona Gators)

Division Two Men: Tim Pickert (F) (Horsham Hornets)

Division Two Women: Renee Mokrzycki (Cranbourne Cavaliers)

State Youth Championship One Men: James Malvaso (Eltham Wildcats)

State Youth Championship One Women: Jacinta Scott (Ringwood Hawks)

State Youth Championship Two Men: Matt Pollard (Southern Peninsula Sharks)

State Youth Championship Two Women: Erin Hastings (McKinnon Cougars)

REBOUND AVERAGE AWARDS

State Championship Men: Eric Williams (Corio Bay Stingrays)

State Championship Women: Hollie Florance (Eltham Wildcats)

Division One Men: Russell Permenter (206-F, college: Providence) (Latrobe City Energy)

Division One Women: Justina Udenze (Mildura Heat)

Division Two Men: Corey Collier (Horsham Hornets)

Division Two Women: Renae Mokrzycki (Cranbourne Cavaliers)

State Youth Championship One Men: Ryan Jones (Whittlesea Pacers)

State Youth Championship One Women: Nikki Drost (Diamond Valley Eagles)

State Youth Championship Two Men: Michael James (McKinnon Cougars)

State Youth Championship Two Women: Melissa Prior (Hawthorn Magic)

GOLDEN HANDS AWARDS

State Championship Men: Damon Lowery (180-G-67) (Hume City Broncos)

State Championship Women: Tess Feery (McKinnon Cougars)

Division One Men: Kris Clark (Mildura Heat)

Division One Women: Meg Dargan (Warrandyte) & Sharon Grieve (Altona)

Division Two Men: Cam Bruce (Horsham Hornets)

Division Two Women: Audra Findlay (Blackburn Vikings)

State Youth Championship One Men: Matt Reynolds (Diamond Valley Eagles)

State Youth Championship One Women: Isabella Brancatisano (Melbourne Tigers)

State Youth Championship Two Men: Jamie Leclerc (Cranbourne Cavaliers)

State Youth Championship Two Women: Jayne McKay (Hawthorn Magic)
Courtesy of: bigv.com.au


Adrien Sturt is a newcomer at MK Lions - by Eurobasket

Marshall Milton Keynes Lions (BBL) added to their roster 26-year old Australian center Adrien Sturt (209-86, college: Snow CC). Its actually his comeback to Milton Keynes Lions as he played here before. Sturt played in the summer at Ringwood Hawks in Australian Big V. While playing 27 games for Ringwood Hawks he averaged 9.7ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.4apg. Sturts team made it to BBL Trophy Semifinals in 2012. He played also pro basketball in Belgium. Sturt graduated Snow CC in 2007 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.

By Eurobasket Data Center


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Panevezys Lietkabelis bring in Mindaugas Kupsas - by Eurobasket News

Panevezys Lietkabelis (LKL) strengthened their roster with addition of 21-year old domestic center Mindaugas Kupsas (214-C-91) (214-105kg-91). He played most recently at KK Baltai Kaunas (LKL). In 2011-2012 for KK Baltai Kaunas he averaged 7.6ppg, 5.0rpg, FGP: 44.3%, FT: 70.4% in Baltic League and in Lithuanian League showed 8.0ppg, 3.9rpg, FGP: 55.0%, FT: 72.2%. Kupsas was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL 2nd Team in 2011. He was a member of Lithuanian U20 team. Kupsas represented Lithuania at the European Championships U20 in Bilbao (Spain) last year.
Moreover the team keep Ernestas Ezerskis (192-PG-87) for the upcoming season. This will be the 4th straight season for the player. In 2011-2012 for Panevezys Lietkabelis (LKL) he averaged 8.0ppg, 1.6rpg, 3.5apg, FGP: 52.7%, 3PT: 22.1%, FT: 65.2% in LKL and in Baltic League showed 8.4ppg, 2.4rpg, Assists-5 (4.3apg), 1.3spg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 18.5%, FT: 55.6%.


Juventus add Aidas Viskontas and Arvydas Cepulis - by Eurobasket News

Juventus add Aidas Viskontas (185-PG-86) and Arvydas Cepulis (196-G-79) for the upcoming season.
Aidas Viskontas started the season 2011-2012 for Rudupis Prienu (LKL, starting five), but in Jan.'12 moved to Neptunas Klaipeda (LKL, starting five) and in Lithuanian League averaged 7.1ppg, 1.9rpg, 3.2apg, FGP: 56.9%, 3PT: 45.2%, FT: 60.9%. In Baltic League his stats read 5.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 5.5apg, 2.0spg.
Earlier Aidas Viskontas was named 'Eurobasket.com Lithuanian LKL All-Domestic Players Team -09'. At that time, Viskontas appeared 22 times in LKL averaging 12.2 points and 3.3 rebounds. He ended the season as the leading assistant with 6.2 apg. In Baltic league (Elite Group) he had 9.8 ppg, 2.2 rpg and 4.3 apg for 18 games.
Aidas Viskontas was a member of Lithuanian U18 and U20 National Team. His new club (Perlas Vilnius) currently has 6-10 record in LKL.
Arvydas Cepulis comes back from Romania. In 2011-2012 he started for Delikatesas Joniskis (NKL, starting five) and averaged 17.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.0apg, 1.5spg. Later that month signed at CSU Asesoft Ploiesti (Romania-Div.A, starting five and after 24 games had 12.8ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 39.6%, 3PT: 44.8%, FT: 84.3%.


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Lukoil Academic inks PG Tomas Massamba - by Eurobasket News

Lukoil Academic continues with signings for the upcoming season. Their latest addition is Swedish point guard Thomas Massamba (185-PG-85), according to Eurobasket's Maria Mitsova. The player spent last two seasons with InterCollege Etha Engomis. He helped them win two championship titles and one Cup trophy. Massamba was named Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Co-Bosman Player of the Year last season. He was also named to Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League 2nd Team -12 and to Eurobasket.com Cyprus League All-Defensive Team -12. The player averaged 9 points in 14 Cypriot league games. He also added 5.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg and 2.3 apg for 6 EuroChallenge appearances. Before Etha, Thomas Massamba played for 08 Stockholm and Sodertalje Kings. He is active member of the Swedish National Team since 2006. The player averages 6.2 points and 4 assists after 5 games in 2013 EuroBasket Qualifications.


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INDERVALLE SIGNED THREE AMERICANS FOR THE FEDERATION CUP - by Victor Garcia

Indervalle is completing its roster for the upcoming Federation Cup, the red team already signed three americans to fill very important roles.
The most important news is the comeback of the quick point guard Camontae Griffin, the player was the surprise of the 2011 Cup, finishing among the best imports of the Cup.
Along Griffin are going ot come Rogers Barnes (1,93 G) out of Morgan State (NCAA Div I), with experience in some minor USA leagues.
The third piece is the forward / center Cavell Johnson our Md Bal- Couty (NCAA Div I) and with experience in Portugals first division. Camontae Griffin (175-G-86, college: St.Mary's, MD) Camontae Griffin (175-G-86, college: St.Mary's, MD)


MANUEL CORDOBA IS THE COACH OF NUEVO CHOCO - by Victor Garcia

Nuevo Choco already has its coach, signed the Argentinian coach Manuel Cordoba as its head coach.Cordoba 39 years old has made a name in continent thanks to his great job with the Chilean Basketball specially with the young teams.
Cordoba spent also many years as Deportivo Valdivia head coach an has been named coach of the year in Chile several times.
Cordoba will arrive to the country and inmediatly start the trainings of the Choco team.


CAFETEROS HAS THE IMPORTS FOR THE 2012 FEDERATION CUP - by Victor Garcia

Cafeteros de Armenia already started its training camp with the direction of Daladier Demarchy as Head Coach, the team will have a young group of Colombian players and just add its three imports for the upcoming Federation Cup.
The three players comes from the United States.
Eric Williams (1,98 F), 27 years scoring forward our fo Tarleton St (NCAA DivII) and with experience in Australia, Argentina and Finlandia.
Jeremiah Wilson (2,03 F) 25 years, also out of Tarleton St, and with experience in Argentina , Chile and Australia.
Darrin Dorsey (1,88 G) out of Dakota Wesleyan (NAIA) and with experience in the Canadian NBL, and the Mexicos CIBACOPA.
Eric Williams (198-F-85, college: Tarleton St.)


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Unicaja hands 80-74 loss to Cibona in first friendly game - by Eurobasket News

Unicaja - Cibona 80-74

Unicaja and Cibona met last night in the opening game of Torneo Costa del Sol. Actually, it was the first preseason game for both teams. Unicaja celebrated 80-74 victory and will meet Real Madrid on Saturday. James Gist (205-F-86) and Txemi Urtasun (193-G-84, agency: Interperformances) led Unicaja with 13 points each. Zoran Dragic (196-F/G-89), Earl Calloway (191-G-83, college: Indiana) and Augusto Cesar Lima (206-C-91) followed them with 11 points apiece. At the other side, Dustin Ware (180-G-90, college: Georgia) was better than the others scoring 16 points. Marko Jagodic Kuridza (204-C-87) and Tomislav Zubcic (214-C/F-90, agency: Beo Basket) added 11 pts each. More friendly games will be played next weekend. Regal Barca will meet Valencia on Sunday. Also, Manresa will play against the Princeton University. Yesterday, CAI Zaragoza lost to University of Washington 73-74.

Unicaja: James Gist 13, Txemi Urtasun 13, Zoran Dragic 11, Earl Calloway 11, Augusto Cesar Lima 11
Cibona: Dustin Ware 16, Marko Jagodic Kuridza 11, Tomislav Zubcic 11


Vinkovci signs Petar Cosic, Davor Galic and Filip Kordic - by Eurobasket News

Vinkovci announced signing of Petar Cosic (186-G-85, agency: Interperformances) for the upcoming season. The player arrives from the Slovakian team BK Iskra Svit. He played 41 games with them last season averaging 11.5 points, 5.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds. Cosic led Svit to Slovakian league Semifinals. In 2010/11 season Petar Cosic changed three teams. He started it with Svjetlost Slavonski Brod, later moved to Iskra Svit and finally finished the season with Prigorje Financije Krizevci. In the past, he was a member of Dubrava, Zabok and French Brest.
Vinkovci also signed Davor Galic (193-G-88, college: NC-Greensboro) and Filip Kordic (196-SG-92) for the next season. Galic most recently played for Brod and Darda, while Kordic also played for Darda. Vinkovci kept Dino Dogan (212-C/F-87, agency: Kotnik Sports Agency, college: Citadel) and Boris Dugandzic (196-F-88), while Sandro Kalaica (194-G-91) left the team earlier this summer. He will continue in Luxembourg.


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Standings

D-League Standings
East Conference
 1. Canton C. 0-0 
 2. Dakota W. 0-0 
 3. Erie Bay H. 0-0 
 4. Ft.Wayne MA 0-0 
 5. Iowa E. 0-0 
 6. Maine RC 0-0 
 7. Sioux Falls S. 0-0 
 8. Springfield A. 0-0 
West Conference
 1. Austin T. 0-0 
 2. Bakersfield J. 0-0 
 3. Idaho S. 0-0 
 4. Los Angeles D. 0-0 
 5. Reno B. 0-0 
 6. Rio Grande VV 0-0 
 7. Texas L. 0-0 
 8. Tulsa 66ers 0-0 

Regular Season: Round 1

Nov. 23: Canton C. - Maine RC
Nov. 23: Ft.Wayne MA - Erie Bay H.
Nov. 23: Tulsa 66ers - Texas L.
Nov. 23: Rio Grande VV - Bakersfield J.



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Standings - District National

LNB Standings
North Division
 1. Indios SF 13-5 
 2. Metros 12-7 
 3. Huracanes 9-9 
 4. Reales 5-12 
South Division
 1. Titanes 10-9 
 2. Caneros 9-9 
 3. Leones SD 7-10 
 4. Cocolos 7-11 

Regular Season: Round 15

Aug. 30: Reales - Indios SF 88-101
Aug. 30: Leones SD - Caneros 82-78
Aug. 31: Cocolos - Titanes
Aug. 31: Huracanes - Metros
Sep. 1: Caneros - Cocolos
Sep. 1: Indios SF - Huracanes
Sep. 2: Leones SD - Caneros
Sep. 2: Reales - Indios SF



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Another ESL player signs with champs of Slovakia as Prievidza adds Boon! - by Chris Warren

Last week Jamie Andrisevic (agency: Warren Sports International ) and team management confirmed the signing of American rookie G.W. Boon (193-SG-89, agency: SDJ Sports, college: Bucknell). He graduated at Bucknell University but did not play last season due injury. Coach Andrisevic saw him at Eurobasket Summer League in Las Vegas where he averaged 18 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 1.8 apg and offered him job in Slovakia. G.W. also participated in the Indianapolis Eurobasket Summer League and in Prievidza he will play in his new team on the positions 3 and 2.


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TREFL SOPOT lands Sime Spralja - by Diamadis Farmakis

Eurocup debutante from Poland, Trefl Sopot, announced on Thursday the arrival of forward Sime Spralja (206-F/C-83, agency: Court Side) for the upcoming season. Spralja (2.06 meters, 29 years old) arrives from BC Timisoara of Romania, where he had a great season. He averaged there 11 points and 4,2 rebounds in 11 Romanian League games

He had started the 2011-12 season with CEZ Nymburk of the Czech Republic and managed to play one single Eurocup game last season

Spralja grew up as a player and made his debut in KK Zadar of his native Croatia in 2000 and he played there until 2005, winning the Croatian League in 2002 and the Adriatic League in 2003 in the process.

He then switched teams to KK Split and after that, in 2006, he landed in KK Siroki of Bosnia, where he played nutil the summer of 2011, just before joining Nymburk. Now, Spralja will be back to the Eurocup with Trefl Sopot to try to help the Polish team make a good debut season in the competition.


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ALBA Berlin inks Albert Miralles, completes roster for 2012/13 - by Eurobasket News

ALBA Berlin completed its roster for the upcoming season. The former German champion penned a deal with Spanish center Albert Miralles (208-C-82, agency: Interperformances). He spent last season with Angelico Biella averaging 10.8 points and 6.9 rebounds for 32 games. Before Biella, Miralles played two years for Lagun Aro GBC. In 2010/11, the player registered 8.3 ppg and 6.1 rpg in 34 appearances. He had almost the same numbers in their first season together. From 2005 to 2009, Albert Miralles was a member of Pamesa Valencia. They reached ULEB Cup Final Fight four years ago. In the past, the center played for Cantu, Roseto, Rimini, Kinder Bologna and Joventut. ALBA Berlin got the wildcard for Euroleague regular season. They are placed to Group B.


Qualifying Round full schedule revealed - by Eurobasket News

The games schedule of the 2012 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Qualifying Round has been made public on Friday by Euroleague Basketball. The games will start on September 25 and the tourney will go on until a final team is left standing on September 28, to earn its berth in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague 2012-13 regular season. The tournament will take place ni Desio, Italy at the PalaDesio, home of Pallacanestro Cantu of Italy. The tickets to attend the Qualifying Round will be available starting next September 3 at www.pallacanestrocantu.com.


The full schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, September 25, 2012
QR1C - CEZ Basketball Nymburk vs. Telenet Oostende at 18:00 CET
QR1D - Pallacanestro Cantu vs. PBC Lukoil Academic Sofia at 20:45 CET

Wednesday, September 26, 2012
QR1A - Unics Kazan vs. Ratiopharm Ulm at 18:00 CET
QR1B - Le Mans Sarthe Basket vs. BC Donetsk at 20:45 CET

Thursday, September 27, 2012
QR2B - Winner QR1C vs. Winner QR1D at 18:00 CET
QR2A - Winner QR2A vs. Winner QR2B at 20:45 CET

Friday, September 28, 2012
QR3 - Winner QR2B vs. Winner QR2A at 20:30 CET

Courtesy of Euroleague


Maccabi great and three-time European champ Burstein retires - by Diamadis Farmakis

Maccabi Tel Aviv great Tal Burstein (198-G/F-80, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) announced his retirement from professional basketball at a press conference on Monday evening at Nokia Arena in Tel Aviv. Burstein, 32, took the decision to walk away from the game after learning that he would have to undergo surgery on his injured hip, which would have cost him the entire 2012-13 season.

Injuries have plagued Burstein over the past few years, as he missed the first nine Euroleague games of the 2006-07 season and played in just two games the following year

Burstein was a starter on the great Maccabi teams that conquered back-to-back Euroleague titles in 2004 and 2005. His first continental title came in his first year with Maccabi when he helped the Israeli juggernaut win the 2001 SuproLeague in Paris. Bursteins second-quarter fastbreak slam in the final against Panathinaikos stands as Maccabi's biggest highlight in that final. He walks away from the game having reached seven Final Fours in 11 seasons with Maccabi.

Burstein will long be celebrated as one of the greats to don the Maccabi yellow and blue. He is ranked 13th on the clubs all-time list of scorers in European competition with 1,224 points. He has also collected 10 Israeli League championship rings, 8 Israeli Cups and the 2012 Adriatic League crown. Burstein retires ranked fifth on the Euroleague all-time list of games played for one team with 178.

Burstein began his professional career at Bnei Herzliya and proved himself to be an elite talent as the captain of the Israeli national team that won the silver medal at the 2000 European U-20 Championships. He joined Maccabi after that and remained there for the remainder of his playing days spare the 2007-08 season, which he spent with Spanish side Fuenlabrada.


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KORISLIIGA: Daniel Horton inks with Korihait - by Rauno Hurmalainen

UU-Korihait (Uusikaupunki) has signed with American Guard Daniel Horton (191-G-84, agency: KMG Sports Management, college: Michigan) for coming 2012-13 season. Horton's basketball career is very colourful as the player has played since graduation (Michigan 2002-06) one game in the NBA (Miami Heat), then following games in Turkey, back to USA (D-league), three seasons in France (ProA) and finally Australia (Bendigo Braves), where Horton averaged 19,6 ppg - 4,1 apg in 19 games. Horton will arrive to Finland on September 7.
Finnish Forward Eldar Skamo (198-F-86) has re-signed with Karhu (Kauhajoki). Skamo will start his fourth season on Karhu roster. Last season Skamo averaged 7,4 ppg - 5,1 rpg - 1,7 apg.


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Saint-Etienne brings in Kim Adams - by Eurobasket News

Kim Adams (203-F/C-82, agency: Strategic Sports, college: Arkansas St.) is a new member of Saint-Etienne. The American PF/C signed a deal for the next season. He had 6.3 ppg and 6.9 rpg in the latest one for 26 LEB Silver games with Spanish Leyma Basquet Coruna. Adams joined Coruna in December of 2010 collecting 9.8 ppg and 7.8 rpg for 15 games in 2009/10 season. The player started it with Maxaquene Maputo (Mozambique). There Kim Adams had 10 ppg and 7.9 rpg for 7 games in African Champions Cup. In the past, the center played for Navarra and Palencia, also in LEB Silver. He has experience from Uruguay, Portugal and Syria as well. In 2007, Kim Adams won the title in Uruguay with BC Malvin and was named to Latinbasket.com Uruguay LUB All-Imports Team -07. In 2010, he won the LEB Silver title and Cup with Palencia.


Lille Metropole BC and Chalons-Reims win the latest scrimmages - by Eurobasket News

Lille Metropole BC and Chalons-Reims win the latest scrimmages over their opponents. Pro B teams looked better last night in the country.
Lille Metropole BC actually overcame another ProB representative 80:75. Chalons-Reims meanwhile won over BC Souffelweyersheim (NM1) 82:69. The latter started with 23-19, but could not win any other period. Chalons-Reims replied with 18-12 in the second frame and grabbed 37:35 at the halftime. Moreover they added two victories in the second half for the total success. Chalons-Reims won the third period 24-20 and added 21-14 in the last stanza. Justin Burrell (206-F-88, college: St.John's) stepped up with 20 points and Kevin Corre (202-C/F-85) scored 13. Rodrigue Mels (188-G/F-85, agency: Court Side, college: CS Northridge) delivered 12 and BEYE Pape notched 10. Jason Bach (198-F-87) ended up with 19 points in defeat and Frederic Broliron (193-G-79) posted 17.


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  GERMANY   


Martin Samarco Looking To Continue To Light Up The Score Board In Turkey - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber

The German PRO A have lost a super player in Martin Samarco (191-G-85, college: Bowling Green) who will be earning his money this season in Turkey for Mutlu Aku Selcuk Universitesi Konya. Samarco is a 26 year old 191cm scoring machine guard from Michigan that played two seasons in the German PRO A. He is a great example of how hard work and dedication can keep a career going despite tough odds. After playing at Bowling Green (NCAA) and finishing his NCAA career playing 31 games and averaging19.5ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 39.5%, 3Pts: 32.9%, FT: 77.0%, he started his professional career in 2007 with high expectations. He played for Porvoon Tarmo (Finland-Korisliiga) averaging 20.4ppg, 4.5rpg, 3.4apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 45.0%, 3PT: 39.5%, FT: 70.6%, With his professional basketball career in full swing, he unfortunately suffered a nasty foot injury from an intentional foul which would set his career back for some years. He finally could play again in 2009 for the Holland Blast (IBL) and again in 2010. Then he got a new chance in 2010 in Europe making his debut in Germany for the Webmoebel Baskets Paderborn (Germany-Pro A) playing 19 games and averaging 16.9ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.3apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 34.6%, FT: 83.0%. He stepped up his game further last season for BG Karlsruhe where he also had superb teammates with players like ex German national player Rouven Roessler and Michael Stockton, the son of NBA legend John Stockton. He led the PRO A in scoring playing 28 games and averaging 20.8ppg), 3.9rpg, 2.1apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 52.1%, 3PT: 39.4%, FT: 81.7%. He scored in double figures in 27 of 28 games. He scored more than 30 points including three games in a row. Samarco will definitely be missed in the BG Karlsruhe scoring department, but maybe not so much in the one on one battles with teammates. He is a big guard and I will stay humble and say that he would win a one on one game, stated Michael Stockton. Samarco now will bring his explosive scoring game to Turkey to Mutlu Aku Selcuk Universitesi Konya that finished with a 30-8 record in the Turkish TB2L. He will be missed in the German basketball scene, but with continued success on the court and continued development might just be interesting for a Beko BBL team in the future.


The Neckar Riesen Ludwigsburg Terminate Contracts Of Jerry Green and Kurt Looby - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber


Beko BBL team Neckar Riesen Ludwigsburg have announced that the contracts of Americans Jerry Green (191-G-80, college: Cal-Irvine) and Kurt Looby (208-F/C-84, college: Iowa) have been terminated. The team stated that the reason for the termination of the contract of Jerry Green was due to the fitness test which was below the standard. Green who is a 32 year old 191cm point guard played five seasons for the Swaben team playing a total of 159 Beko BBL games for them. "We were very interested in getting a amicable solution with him. We were criticised harshly by the public for wanting to solve it internally. We didnt want to make our reason for the split public, in order to recognize his five year cooperation positively", stressed Neckar Riesen Ludwigsburg CEO Alexander Reil. The club also terminated the contract of Kurt Looby. Looby is a 28 year old 208cm power forward/center that last season played 34 games: 7.0ppg, 5.3rpg, Blocks-4 (1.6bpg), FGP-1 (68.3%), FT: 63.7%. The reason for the split was for playing last summer for a Puerto Rican team despite not getting clearnace to play and not appearing at training camp a few weeks ago.

Source: Neckar RIESEN Ludwigsburg


The LTi Giessen 46ers Add Power With LaQuan Prowell - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber

THe Lti Giessen 46ers have secured real basketball experience at the power forward position with LaQuan Prowell (203-SF-84, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices, college: Auburn) . Prowell is a 27 year old 203cm forward from Columbus, Georgia that is a superb athlete and leaper, versatile player who can score off the post up, dribble, and also from 3-point range...overall ability could create matchup problems for some opponents. Last season, he played for Saint Vallier Basket Drome (France-ProB, starting five): 27 games: 15.1ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.0apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 60.2%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 83.7%; in May'12 moved to ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France-ProA): 6 games: 4.3ppg, 1.2rpg. Prowell got a one year deal and head coach Mathias Fischer is thrilled about getting the American. "I am happy that we have such an experienced player. He has had stable stas in all places that he has played. He is a good defender and scorer that has demonstrated it whereever he ha splayed. We have the needed strength at the power forward position", stressed Mathias Fischer.

Prowell started his basketball career in 2003 at Furman (NCAA where he played until 2008 including two seasons with Fraport Skyliner Quantez Robertson. Prowell played a total of 85 NCAA games for both schools. He started his professional basketball career in 2008 for Casa TED Kolejliler Ankara (Turkey-TBL, starting five), left in April '09: 23 games: 15.5ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.2apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 49.0%, FT: 64.9%. In 2009-2010, he played for Paris-Levallois (France-ProA): 32 games: 8.6ppg, 3.3rpg, FGP: 59.8%, 3PT: 43.2%, FT: 71.4%. In 2010-2011, he played for Strasbourg IG (France-ProA), in Oct.'11 parted ways, next month moved to Ilysiakos Athens (Greece-A1): 6 games: 10.3ppg, 4.2rpg, FGP: 69.4%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 66.7%, left in Jan.'11, in Feb.'11 signed at ALM Evreux Basket (France-ProB, starting five): 6 games: 10.8ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 55.2%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 75.0%; in Apr.'11 agreed terms with Entente Orleans 45 (France-ProA): 3 games: 5.0ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.0spg. Awards and achievements in his basketball career have been
Southern Conf. All-Freshman Team -04, All-Southern Conf. Freshman of the Year -04, French ProA Regular Season Runner-Up -12, French ProA Champion -12, and Eurobasket.com All-French ProB 3rd Team -12



Source: LTi Giessen 46ers



BG Goettingen Add Anthony Hitchens - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber

In the last days, BG Goettingen have been as active on the transfer market as there is an abundance of Michael Jackson impersonators on earth. BG Goettingen announced the signing of Anthony Hitchens (175-G, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) today who is the seventh new player for the PRO A squad. The team continues to add rookies as they did last season as Anthony Hitchens is a 22 year old 175cm gurad that was born in Ohio. He played at James Madison (NCAA). In his senior year, he played 29 games: 14.5ppg, 2.2rpg, 3.8apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 46.2%, 3PT: 38.6%, FT: 66.2%. H eis the smallest player on the BG Goettingen team and is nicknamed humpty. Awards/Achievements in his basketball career has been All-CAA 3rd Team -12




Ratiopharm Ulm Reel In Young Blood With Lance Jeter - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber


Jeff Gibbs may be gone, but a player could fill his shoes this season in the toughness category even if he is 8 centimeters smaller and a bit lighter, it didnt take ratiopharm Ulm long to find compensation for injured Tommy Mason Griffin by bringing in added young Blood with Lance Jeter (190-G-88, college: Nebraska). Jeter is a 24 year old 190cm point guard from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He has one year of professional experience under his belt and will be starting his first season in Germany. Last season, he played for Lasaulec Aris Leeuwarden (Holland-Eredivisie, starting five): 32 games: Score-2 (16.8ppg), 3.8rpg, Assists-5 (3.4apg), 1.3spg, FGP: 59.6%, 3PT: 36.7%, FT: 73.0%. He was the second best scorer in the Dutch league. Jeter can play the position one or two and could be a mismatch for opponents on account of his size and 105 kilo. "It would be unfair to await that Lance would replace Tommy one to one, but I am sure that he will help us with his physical play and versatile play. He is a young player that still has potentialIt was important that we would get a player that can play right away", stated ratiopharm Ulm head coach Thorsten Leibenath. Jeter played at Nebraska and played a season with German Christian Standhardinger. In hiss enior year, he played 32 games: 11.7ppg, 4.4rpg, 4.5apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 47.3%, 3PT: 35.2%, FT: 72.8% . Awards/Achievements in his basketball career have been Honorable-mention All-American -09, All-Big 12 3rd Team -11, Dutch Eredivisie All-Star Game -12, Eurobasket.com All-Dutch Eredivisie 1st Team -12, and Eurobasket.com Dutch Eredivisie All-Imports Team -12.

Source: ratiopharm Ulm



Albert Miralles Joins Alba Berlin - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber


8 time Beko BBL champion Alba Berlin has recieved Spanish blood with Albert Miralles (208-C-82, agency: Interperformances) who is a former NBA draft pick of the Toronto Raptors. Miralles is a 30 year old 208cm center that was born in Barcelona, Spain. He is a good board fighter. Can score from mid-range. Last season, he played for Angelico Biella (Italy-SerieA, starting five): 32 games: 10.8ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.1spg, FGP: 64.4%, 3PT: 22.2%, FT: 55.8%. "We feel very lucky that we could get Albert Miralles since many European teams were interested in him. He has a lot of experience and gives us the needed depth for the long season. He can also play the power forward position, always brings energy and has a high basketball IQ", stressed Alba Berlin head coach Sasa Obradovic.

Miralles started his basketball career in 1999 for Juventut Badalona where he played until 2001. Then in 2001, he played for CB Ourense (LEB1). In 2002-2003, he played for Virtus Kinder Bologna (Italy-SerieA): Euroleague: 2 games: 0pts, 1reb; Italian SerieA: 10 games: 1.2ppg, 9reb, 0ast, and then signed 3-years contract with a team, but in Nov.'02 moved to Vip Rimini (Italy-Lega2, starting five): 20 games: 10.6ppg, 6.6rpg, 13ast. In 2003-2004, he played for Roseto Basket Town (Italy-SerieA): 32 games: 6.5ppg, 4.7rpg, 0.4apg. In 2004-2005 he played for Vertical Vision Cantu (Italy-SerieA): ULEB Cup: 9 games: 7,3ppg, 4.7rpg, FGP: 51.9%, 3Pts: 00.0%; Italian League: 37 games: 11.3ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.3spg, 2FGP-1 ( 62.3%), 3FGP: 33.3%. He then played for Pamesa Valencia (ACB) from 2005-2009. He then played for Lagun Aro Gipuzkoa BC (ACB) from 2009-2011. He played a total of 240 ACB games. "We stand before a long season where we have games in three categories. Now with Albert Miralles, we have a deep roster. The success is most important, so we must concentrate on building a strong unit", stressed Alba Berlin sport director Mithat Demirel. Awards/Achievements in his basketball career have been Spanish U18 National Team -00, Albert Schweitzer Junior Championships in Mannheim (Germany) -00, European Championships U18 -00: Reb-4 (6), Spanish U20 National Team -02, European U20 Championships in Lithuania -02, Italian Supercup Finalist -02, Italian Cup Semifinals -05, Spanish National Team -05, Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey) Finalist -06, and ULEB Cup Quarterfinals -08. "I am thrilled to be able to play for a big club like Alba Berlin that is playing for the German title and in the Euroleague. Germany is a new challenge and I can hardly wait until it starts. I will work hard to find my way into the team. I am looking forward to playing together with my friend Vule Avdalovic again", stressed Albert Miralles.


Source: Alba Berlin



Ziyed Chennoufi Back In Germany With The Kirchheim Knights - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber


Ziyed Chennoufi (202-F-88) who got experience in Africa last season is back on German soil signing with PRO team the Kirchheim Knights. Ziyed Chennoufi is a 23 year old 202cm forward that was born in Hagen and also has the Tunis citzenship. Last season he played for Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia-Division I). He must of felt like ex Bamberger Brian Roberts, because he was able to achieve the same in Africa as the American did in Freak city winning the triple with league, cup and Africa cup titles. "He is a very good player that will be very important for us at his position", stressed Kircheim Knights Head coach Branislav Ignjatovic. He started his basketball career in 2005 with BBV Hagen (Regionalliga). He then played for Phoenix Hagen in 2007-2008 (2.Bundesliga): 9 games: 5.2ppg, 3.4rpg, 2FGP: 37.8%, 3FGP: 28.6%, FT: 61.9%; German League: 20 games: 3.9ppg, 1.9rpg. He then played for EnBW Ludwigsburg (1.Bundesliga) in 2008-2009 playing 5 games: 0pts; also have a license to play at VfL Kirchheim Knights (ProA): 30 games: 8.1ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 52.4%, 3PT: 31.0%, FT: 67.6%. In 2009-2010, he remained with EnBW Ludwigsburg (1.Bundesliga): 9 games: 2.1ppg, 1.3rpg; also have a license to play at VfL Kirchheim Knights (ProA): 13 games: 5.0ppg, 2.8rpg. Awards/Achievements in his basketball career have been German U18 National Team-05-06, International Tournament in Mannheim (Unofficial World Championships U18) -06: 6 games: 5.8ppg, 5.8rpg, 2FGP: 41.2%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 50.0%, European Championships U18 in Amaliada (Greece) -06: 8 games: 11.1ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 60.4%, 3FGP: 28.6%, FT: 76.5%, German U20 National Team -07-08, European Championships U20 Division B in Targu Mures (Romania) -08: (Champion): 8 games: 5.3ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 46.4%, 3PT: 9.1%, FT: 72.2%, and Tunisian National Team -10

Source: Kirchheim Knights


Violets bring in Ramon Harris - by Moritz Korff

BG Goettingen (2. Bundesliga Pro A) has completed the signing of Ramon Harris (201-F-88, college: Kentucky), the Violets unveiled on their website today. Harris is a 24-year-old Anchorage, Alaska, native who played for the University of Kentucky from 2007 to 2010. He then had stints in Venezuela, China and the NBA D-League. He appeared in 41 games for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants during this past season, averaging 5.4 points and 3.2 rebounds a game.


German teams start 2012/2013 preseason - by Eurobasket News

s.Oliver Baskets Wurzburg outscored BBC Bayreuth 67:62. Jimmy McKinney (192-G-83, agency: Strategic Sports, college: Missouri) top-scored for the winners with 22 points and McIntosh nailed 12. King posted 9, while Maurice Stuckey (187-PG-90, agency: Pro One Sports) and Boone had 6 each. Simon replied with 18 points in the losing effort and Schmitz notched 14. McGhee delivered 12, whilst Spoler brought 8.
Earlier BBC Bayreuth overcame BV Chemnitz 99 83:55. Joe Trapani (203-F-88, college: Boston Coll.) stepped up with 22 points for the winners and Simon netted 12. Cain posted 11 and Siksnius scored 10. John Bynum (191-G-78, agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement, college: Metro St.) delivered 11 points in the losing effort, while Ishizaki and Lawson notched 9 each.
Mitteldeutsche Basketball Club beat BSW Sixers in Sandersdorf 82:51. Devin Uskoski (198-F-85, college: Rocky Mountain) poured in 16 points and Beidler brought 12. Harrison delivered 12 points in the losing case.
Eisbaren Bremerhaven destroyed VfL Stade 108:52. Justin Stommes (200-G/F-88, agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement, college: E.Kentucky) top-scored for the winners with 23 points and Scott Morrison (212-C-86, college: Portland St.) added 22.


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PAOK announced Donnie Mcgrath - by Giorgos Diploidis

Donnie McGrath (193-G-84, college: Providence) is officially player of PAOK Thessaloniki The two sides were in negotiations for a lot of time but they finally reached an agreement. The player had passed from the team of Thessaloniki the period 2010-11 but an serious injury made PAOK to replace him. That season in 9 matches in the Greek league had 9.3ppg, 1.2rpg and 2.4apg.

He has also passed from other Greek Clubs the season 2008-09 from Aigaleo and 2009-10 from AEK. Last period started in Cholet, continued in Teramo and finished in Verona.



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  HOLLAND   


ZZ Leiden keeps Sean Cunningham - by Fred Roggen

ZZ Leiden reached an agreement with Dutch-American point guard Sean Cunningham (188-PG-86, agency: R.H.Consultancy, college: Cal-Riverside) to extend his contract until the end of the 2012-13 season. Sean Cunningham joined Leiden in August 2011 and averaged 3.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in 40 Dutch Basketball League games last season. He helped ZZ Leiden to win the Dutch Cup last season.
Dutch NT point guard Cunningham, has also played for U.M.F. Tindastoll in Iceland, since finishing his college career at University of California, Riverside (NCAA).


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  HUNGARY   


Jaszberenyi KSE signs Miljan Rakic - by Eurobasket News

Miljan Rakic (195-G-86, agency: BeoExcell) will continue his career in Hungary. The Serbian combo guard penned a deal with Jaszberenyi KSE. Rakic arrives to the club from Greek KAO Dramas, where he finished last season. He joined them in March and played one game for the team. Rakic started last season with Sloboda Uzice averaging 11.2 points, 3.8 assists and 2.2 rebounds for 17 games. Before Sloboda, Miljan Rakic played one year for Radnicki Kragujevac collecting 8.3 ppg, 3.3 apg and 2.3 rpg for 20 games in Adriatic league. He joined the club in April of 2010 and spent rest of the 2009/10 season there. Rakic shined with 15.3 ppg, 4.2 apg and 4 rpg for 23 games with Novi Sad before that. In the past, he played for Bosna ASA BHT, Masinac and Hemofarm. Rakic also very successfully played for Serbian youth National Teams.


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  IRELAND   


U 18, U 20 and Senior National Cup Draws. - by Patrick Maher


U18 Men's National Cup 2012/13

September 22nd/23rd


Pool 1a:
St. Marys Castleisland (Kerry)
Swords Basketball Club (Dublin)
Kestrels (Kildare)

Pool 1b:
UCD Marian (Dublin)
Dublin Lions (Dublin)
Letterkenny Blaze (Donegal)
DCU Mercy (Dublin)

Pool 2a:
Dublin Raiders (Dublin)
Blue Demons (Cork)
Limerick Lions (Limerick)
Sligo All Stars (Sligo)

Pool 2b:
Ballincollig BC (Cork)
Moycullen (Galway)
Belfast Star (Antrim)
Pool 3a: Pool 4a:
Maree (Galway) Templeogue (Dublin)
Fr.Matthews (Cork) Titans (Galway)
Limerick Lakers (Limerick) Killorglin Basketball Club (Clare)
Pool 3b: Pool 4b:
Killester BC (Dublin) KUBS (Dublin)
Neptune BC (Cork) St.Brendans Basketball Club (Kerry)
Tolka Rovers (Dublin) Ballina Braves (Mayo)
St.Vincents (Dublin) Phoenix BC (Antrim)

U20 Mens National Cup 2012/13
Round 1 - October 20th/21st
Game 1: KUBS BC (Dublin) -V- UCC Demons (Cork)
Game 2: Neptune BC (Cork) -V- Fr. Matthews (Cork)
Game3: St. Brendans Basketball Club (Kerry) -V- Maree (Galway)

Round 2 November 10th/11th
Game 1: KUBS BC/UCC Demons -V- Neptune BC /Fr. Matthews
Game 2: St. Brendans Basketball Club/Maree -V- Templeogue BC (Dublin)
Game 3: Ballincollig BC (Cork) -V- Donegal Town BC (Donegal)
Game 4: Limerick Lakers (Limerick)-V- Tolka Rovers (Dublin)
Game 5: Belfast Star (Antrim) -V- Phoenix BC (Antrim)
Game 6: Titans BC (Galway) -V- Moycullen (Galway)
Game 7: Killester BC (Dublin) -V- St. Vincents (Dublin)
Game 8: Swords Basketball Club (Dublin) -V- Dublin Raiders (Dublin)

Quarter Finals December 1st/2nd
Game 1: Winner of Game 2 -V- Winner of Game 1
Game 2: Winner of Game 3 -V- Winner of Game 4
Game 3: Winner of Game 5 -V- Winner of Game 6
Game 4: Winner of Game 7 -V- Winner of Game 8

Senior Mens National Cup 2012/13
Round 1 October 20th/21st
Game 1: Blue Demons (Cork) -V- Ballon (Carlow)
Game 2: TLB Kilkenny (Kilkenny) -V- Fr. Matthews (Cork)
Game 3: MOF Titans (Galway) -V- Team Loftus Recycling Ballina (Mayo)
Game 4: Neptune BC (Cork) -V- Ulster Elks (Antrim)

Round 2 November 10th/11th

Game 1: Blue Demons/Ballon -V- TLB Kilkenny/Fr. Matthews
Game 2: MOF Titans/Team Loftus Recycling Ballina -V- Neptune BC/Ulster Elks
Game 3: Eanna BC (Dublin) -V- Maree (Galway)
Game 4: St. Brendans Basketball Club (Kerry) -V- Templeogue (Dublin)
Game 5: St. Vincents (Dublin) -V- LYIT Ravens (Donegal)
Game 6: Team Garveys St. Marys (Kerry) -V- Dublin Thunder (Dublin)
Game 7: Tolka Rovers (Dublin) -V- UCD Marian (Dublin)
Game 8: Donegal Town (Donegal) -V- Killester BC (Dublin)

Quarter Finals December 8th/9th

Game 1: Winner of Game 2 -V- Winner of Game 1
Game 2: Winner of Game 3 -V- Winner of Game 4
Game 3: Winner of Game 5 -V- Winner of Game 6
Game 4: Winner of Game 7 -V- Winner of Game 8

Superleague Cup Draw to follow in due course.

Courtesy .... Shane Whelan www.basketballireland.ie


U 18, U 20 and senior National Cup Draws. - by Patrick Maher

U18 Men's National Cup 2012/13

September 22nd/23rd


Pool 1a:
St. Marys Castleisland (Kerry)
Swords Basketball Club (Dublin)
Kestrels (Kildare)

Pool 1b:
UCD Marian (Dublin)
Dublin Lions (Dublin)
Letterkenny Blaze (Donegal)
DCU Mercy (Dublin)

Pool 2a:
Dublin Raiders (Dublin)
Blue Demons (Cork)
Limerick Lions (Limerick)
Sligo All Stars (Sligo)

Pool 2b:
Ballincollig BC (Cork)
Moycullen (Galway)
Belfast Star (Antrim)
Pool 3a: Pool 4a:
Maree (Galway) Templeogue (Dublin)
Fr.Matthews (Cork) Titans (Galway)
Limerick Lakers (Limerick) Killorglin Basketball Club (Clare)
Pool 3b: Pool 4b:
Killester BC (Dublin) KUBS (Dublin)
Neptune BC (Cork) St.Brendans Basketball Club (Kerry)
Tolka Rovers (Dublin) Ballina Braves (Mayo)
St.Vincents (Dublin) Phoenix BC (Antrim)

U20 Mens National Cup 2012/13
Round 1 - October 20th/21st
Game 1: KUBS BC (Dublin) -V- UCC Demons (Cork)
Game 2: Neptune BC (Cork) -V- Fr. Matthews (Cork)
Game3: St. Brendans Basketball Club (Kerry) -V- Maree (Galway)

Round 2 November 10th/11th
Game 1: KUBS BC/UCC Demons -V- Neptune BC /Fr. Matthews
Game 2: St. Brendans Basketball Club/Maree -V- Templeogue BC (Dublin)
Game 3: Ballincollig BC (Cork) -V- Donegal Town BC (Donegal)
Game 4: Limerick Lakers (Limerick)-V- Tolka Rovers (Dublin)
Game 5: Belfast Star (Antrim) -V- Phoenix BC (Antrim)
Game 6: Titans BC (Galway) -V- Moycullen (Galway)
Game 7: Killester BC (Dublin) -V- St. Vincents (Dublin)
Game 8: Swords Basketball Club (Dublin) -V- Dublin Raiders (Dublin)

Quarter Finals December 1st/2nd
Game 1: Winner of Game 2 -V- Winner of Game 1
Game 2: Winner of Game 3 -V- Winner of Game 4
Game 3: Winner of Game 5 -V- Winner of Game 6
Game 4: Winner of Game 7 -V- Winner of Game 8

Senior Mens National Cup 2012/13
Round 1 October 20th/21st
Game 1: Blue Demons (Cork) -V- Ballon (Carlow)
Game 2: TLB Kilkenny (Kilkenny) -V- Fr. Matthews (Cork)
Game 3: MOF Titans (Galway) -V- Team Loftus Recycling Ballina (Mayo)
Game 4: Neptune BC (Cork) -V- Ulster Elks (Antrim)

Round 2 November 10th/11th

Game 1: Blue Demons/Ballon -V- TLB Kilkenny/Fr. Matthews
Game 2: MOF Titans/Team Loftus Recycling Ballina -V- Neptune BC/Ulster Elks
Game 3: Eanna BC (Dublin) -V- Maree (Galway)
Game 4: St. Brendans Basketball Club (Kerry) -V- Templeogue (Dublin)
Game 5: St. Vincents (Dublin) -V- LYIT Ravens (Donegal)
Game 6: Team Garveys St. Marys (Kerry) -V- Dublin Thunder (Dublin)
Game 7: Tolka Rovers (Dublin) -V- UCD Marian (Dublin)
Game 8: Donegal Town (Donegal) -V- Killester BC (Dublin)

Quarter Finals December 8th/9th

Game 1: Winner of Game 2 -V- Winner of Game 1
Game 2: Winner of Game 3 -V- Winner of Game 4
Game 3: Winner of Game 5 -V- Winner of Game 6
Game 4: Winner of Game 7 -V- Winner of Game 8

Superleague Cup Draw to follow in due course.

Courtesy .... Shane Whelan www.basketballireland.ie


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Montepaschi and Cantu win the friendlies - by Eurobasket News

Montepaschi and Cantu win the friendlies over their Italian opponents.
PALLACANESTRO CANTU overcame CO.MARK TREVIGLIO 84:59. Jeff Brooks (203-F-89, college: Penn St.) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Leunen netted 15. Smith posted 13, while Mazzarino added 11. Davide Reati (193-G-88) replied with 14 points in the losing effort and Niccolo Cazzolato (194-G-89) had 13.
Montepaschi edged Sidigas 75:65 in Bormio. The favorites trailed 18:21 after the first period but pushed the tempo later at the half. They led 46:31 at the halftime and had 60:50 after three quarters. Matt Janning (193-G-88, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management, college: Northeastern) paced all the winners with 24 points and Ress netted 14. Mario Kasun (213-C-80) and Brown followed them with 8 points apiece. Richardson scored 12 in defeat and Ebi posted 10.


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  JAPAN   


Hamamatsu Phoenix tab Kevin Galloway, Darshawn McClellan and Elbert Fuqua - by Eurobasket News

Hamamatsu Phoenix seriously bolstered their frontcourt. They added Kevin Galloway (200-F-88, agency: Top Notch Sports, college: Texas Southern), Darshawn McClellan (200-F-89) and Fuqua Elbert (211-C-83, agency: Top Notch Sports, college: UTSA) to the squad.
Kevin Galloway played for the Idaho Stampede in D-League last season. The forward delivered 4.3 points, 4.1 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.
Darshawn McClellan will start his pro career in Japan. The forward has just graduated from Louisiana-Lafayette. He tallied 9.5 points, 5.5 boards and 1.5 assists per game in his senior season.
Fuqua Elbert spent the last season in Tiawan. He played for KKL. The centre posted 15.4 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.0 assist per game in SBL.


Yokohama B-Corsairs bring in Paul Butorac, keep Pape Faye - by Eurobasket News

Yokohama B-Corsairs bolstered their frontcourt. They added Paul Butorac (208-C/F-83, college: E.Washington) to the roster. The centre spent the previous season with Takamatsu Five Arrows. He tallied 17.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in BJ League. Previously Paul Butorac had stints with Akita Northern Happinets, Niigata Albirex, Kalev Tallinn, Liepajas Lauvas, Boulogne and Atlas Stal Ostrow.
B-Corsairs also kept Pape Faye (194-G-87) on the roster. The Senegalese guard joined the team at the start of the previous season. Pape Faye notched 5.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in BJ League. Previously Pape Faye had stints with Al Rayyan, Aix Maurienne, Joanne DArc Dakar. He has been the member of Senegalese National Team since 2006.


Sendai 89ers sign Sam Willard, Kevin Coble, Sam Coleman and Karron Clarke - by Eurobasket News

Sendai 89ers beefed up their roster with addition of four import players. They agreed on terms of contract with Sam Willard (205-F-88, college: Pacific), Kevin Coble (203-F-87, college: Northwestern), Sam Coleman (208-C-87, college: Coppin St.) and Karron Clarke (198-F-85, college: De Paul).
Sam Willard started his pro career last season. He played for BK Ventpsils in Latvia. The forward notched 4.3 points, 4.9 boards, 1.1 assists per game in EuroChallenge. In Baltic League Sam Willard delivered 7.5 points, 5.9 rebounds. In LBL the forward produced 8.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per appearance. Sam Willard participated at LBL All-Star Game.
Kevin Coble played in D-League last season. The forward had a stint with Fort Wayne Mad Ants. He averaged 1.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
Sam Coleman started the previous season in D-League. He played for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. His stats read 8.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per appearance. Sam Coleman finished the season in Mexico. He played for Rayos de Hermosillo. The centre posted 8.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in CIBACOPA.
Karron Clarke was last seen in Egypt. Previously he played for Bakken Bears in Denmark. The forward averaged 12.8 points, 4.1 boards and 1.1 assists per game in Basketligaen.


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Damon Jones & Je'Land Head Mercyhurst Northeast CC Guards Are Explosive!! - by Vance Marbury

Damon Jones a 6'1" Guard from Cleveland, Ohio stared at St. Peter Chanel High School. Damon was 1st Team All State in Ohio and scored over 1000 pts in high school. Damon is an explosive guard, with very good ball handling ability. Damon can pass the ball off the dribble really well also. Scoring over 1000 pts in high school tells you that Damon can score, but he is most effective when he is being aggressive and attacking the basket.

Damon during the 2012 JT Focus Mgt Cleveland Am Pro Basketball Summer League proved against Division I guards and european pros, that Mercyhurst Northeast got a steal. Once Damon improves on his outside shooting and understanding of how to play the game, Damon upside will manifest itself!!

Je'Land Head a 6'0" guard from Shaker Heights, Ohio showed tremendous patience during his senior year. Je'Land missed quite a few games during his senior season and the oppurtunity to prove to college coaches, that he deserved a Division I scholarship.

Now at Mercyhurst Northeast Je'Land can take the time to develop his skills more, get stronger, and prepare himself to take the Juco scene by storm. Je'Land is extremely quick, has superior ball-handling ability, great court vision, defensive tenacity, and a desire to be great.

Damon Jones, Je'Land Head, and Robert Fomby (Shaker Hts High School) will prove to be a formidable guard combination for all opponents that face Mercyhurst Northeast CC during the 2012-13 season

Damon and JeLand were featured in the 3rd Coast Hoops Summer Mix Videos Below

The 2012 JT Focus Mgt. Cleveland Am Pro Summer League Was Full Of Talent!!! Summer Mix Part 3
Damon Jones is featured in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVDJiXGfpjw

The 2012 JT Focus Mgt. Cleveland AM Pro Summer League Was Full Of Talent!!! Summer Mix Part 2
JeLand Head is featured in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw45QdH-n_s



Alfonzo The Present Houston - North Carolina Central, MEAC Conference "Ready or Not, Here He Comes!!!" - by Vance Marbury

Alfonzo "The Present" Houston - North Carolina Central, MEAC Conference Are Yall Ready!!!

Alfonzo Houston 6'3" Guard from Cleveland Heights, Ohio is getting ready to embark on his first Division I season and there is no question he is ready to Do Work!!!

Alfonzo after not qualifying in high school attended and played for State Fair CC in Missouri. During the Summer of 2011 Alfonzo was invited to the Jerry Mullens top 100 camp as an invitee. Day 1 Alfonzo put on a scoring display that caught all the scouts eyes. Day 2 The Present was invited back to again compete, where the offensive and defensive pressure he put on the top Juco players was relentless. From there that lead to a great Sophomore season where "The Present" averaged 17.8 pts, 3.5 rebs, 2.9 asts, and 1.29 stls per game. Simply put Mr. Houston is a player, who can score, rebound, block shots, and what college coaches would call the IT Factor, that thing that you cant teach, that some people are just born with.

Now Mr. Houston is getting ready to take the MEAC by storm. Some say why the MEAC, and I asked Mr. Houston why he turned down schools such as Wright St. Eastern Kentucky, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, IPFW to attend North Carolina Central and he simply Alfonz stated "I Felt Like I Was at Home, when I went to visit the school."

Mr. Houston has been the catalyst and leader for some of the younger Cleveland Am Pro Basketball League Players, that have to go to Junior College to watch and try to model his positive attributes.

Mr. Houston was the 2011 JT Focus Mgt Cleveland Am Pro Summer League MVP that featured a long list of top Cleveland, Ohio college players, european and NBA pros. So there is no question he is ready for the MEAC Conference, I just hope they are ready for him. He earned his nickname "The Present" for his play during the summer league. Team Just A Chance leader Harold Rasul formerly of St. Josephs College in Philadelphia, Pa. (that currently features Carl Te Jones) gave Alfonzo the nickname 'The Present" because he knew he was primed and ready to be great right then.

Alfonzo "The Present" Houson was featured in 3rd Coast Hoops Top Plays

The 2012 JT Focus Mgt. Cleveland AM Pro Summer League Was Full Of Talent!!! Summer Mix Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw45QdH-n_s


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Dnipro to keep Vasylius and Galdikas - by Eurobasket News

Dnipro decided to keep Valdas Vasylius (203-F-83, college: ODU) and Simas Galdikas (203-F-87) for the upcoming season. Two Lithuanian players arrived to Dnipro for tryout recently, but today Head Coach of the team Valdemaras Chomicius announced that both of them will be signed when the team returns to Ukraine.
Valdas Vasylius spent last season with Siauliai. He appeared 21 times in Baltic league averaging 13.7 points and 5.3 rebounds. The player also added 12.1 ppg and 4.9 rpg for 29 games in LKL. He was named Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League European Player of the Year -12 and also to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL 2nd Team -12. Before Siauliai, Vasylius played for Neptunas Klaipeda.
Simas Galdikas played last three seasons for Neptunas Klaipeda. In the latest one he had 9 ppg and 7.1 rpg for 9 Baltic league games. In LKL, the player collected 6.9 ppg and 3.1 rpg for 26 appearances.


Perlas keep Tadas Padegimas - by Eurobasket News

Perlas Vilnius (LKL) keep 22-year old domestic forward Tadas Padegimas (201-90kg-90). He played most recently at Perlas-MRU Vilnius (NKL). Padegimas was a member of Lithuanian U19 national team until 2009. In 2011-2012 for Perlas-MRU Vilnius (NKL) he averaged 11.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.7apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 57.4%.

By Eurobasket Data Center


Perlas keep Tadas Padegimas - by Eurobasket News

Perlas Vilnius (LKL) keep 22-year old domestic forward Tadas Padegimas (201-90kg-90). He played most recently at Perlas-MRU Vilnius (NKL). Padegimas was a member of Lithuanian U19 national team until 2009. In 2011-2012 for Perlas-MRU Vilnius (NKL) he averaged 11.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.7apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 57.4%.

By Eurobasket Data Center


Panevezys Lietkabelis bring in Mindaugas Kupsas - by Eurobasket News

Panevezys Lietkabelis (LKL) strengthened their roster with addition of 21-year old domestic center Mindaugas Kupsas (214-C-91) (214-105kg-91). He played most recently at KK Baltai Kaunas (LKL). In 2011-2012 for KK Baltai Kaunas he averaged 7.6ppg, 5.0rpg, FGP: 44.3%, FT: 70.4% in Baltic League and in Lithuanian League showed 8.0ppg, 3.9rpg, FGP: 55.0%, FT: 72.2%. Kupsas was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL 2nd Team in 2011. He was a member of Lithuanian U20 team. Kupsas represented Lithuania at the European Championships U20 in Bilbao (Spain) last year.
Moreover the team keep Ernestas Ezerskis (192-PG-87) for the upcoming season. This will be the 4th straight season for the player. In 2011-2012 for Panevezys Lietkabelis (LKL) he averaged 8.0ppg, 1.6rpg, 3.5apg, FGP: 52.7%, 3PT: 22.1%, FT: 65.2% in LKL and in Baltic League showed 8.4ppg, 2.4rpg, Assists-5 (4.3apg), 1.3spg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 18.5%, FT: 55.6%.


Juventus add Aidas Viskontas and Arvydas Cepulis - by Eurobasket News

Juventus add Aidas Viskontas (185-PG-86) and Arvydas Cepulis (196-G-79) for the upcoming season.
Aidas Viskontas started the season 2011-2012 for Rudupis Prienu (LKL, starting five), but in Jan.'12 moved to Neptunas Klaipeda (LKL, starting five) and in Lithuanian League averaged 7.1ppg, 1.9rpg, 3.2apg, FGP: 56.9%, 3PT: 45.2%, FT: 60.9%. In Baltic League his stats read 5.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 5.5apg, 2.0spg.
Earlier Aidas Viskontas was named 'Eurobasket.com Lithuanian LKL All-Domestic Players Team -09'. At that time, Viskontas appeared 22 times in LKL averaging 12.2 points and 3.3 rebounds. He ended the season as the leading assistant with 6.2 apg. In Baltic league (Elite Group) he had 9.8 ppg, 2.2 rpg and 4.3 apg for 18 games.
Aidas Viskontas was a member of Lithuanian U18 and U20 National Team. His new club (Perlas Vilnius) currently has 6-10 record in LKL.
Arvydas Cepulis comes back from Romania. In 2011-2012 he started for Delikatesas Joniskis (NKL, starting five) and averaged 17.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.0apg, 1.5spg. Later that month signed at CSU Asesoft Ploiesti (Romania-Div.A, starting five and after 24 games had 12.8ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 39.6%, 3PT: 44.8%, FT: 84.3%.


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Standings

Total League Standings
1. Amicale 0-0
2. Basket Esch 0-0
3. Black Star 0-0
4. Contern 0-0
5. Etzella 0-0
6. Musel Pikes 0-0
7. Residence 0-0
8. Soleuvre 0-0
9. Sparta 0-0
10. T71 0-0

Regular Season: Round 1

Sep. 29: Residence - Soleuvre
Sep. 29: Basket Esch - Contern
Sep. 29: Black Star - Amicale
Sep. 30: Etzella - T71
Sep. 30: Sparta - Musel Pikes



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Olympic Basketball Shines Light on American Success in FIBA - by Carlos Chapa

By Anthony Fernandez
Experts and fans who have tuned into the Olympic Basketball Games couldnt help but notice just how well the Americans have played in FIBA style of play. Most recently Olympic Veteran Kobe Bryant said he would be consider playing basketball overseas after his career in the NBA. Kobe would not be the only NBA player who has considered this route as Former NBA All-Stars Stephon Marbury and Allen Iverson also deliberated this move and eventually took their talents overseas. Both Iverson and Marbury among other players have elaborated how the benefits of playing overseas are endless. For many players it an opportunity to grow their popularity across the globe.

This is exactly what Former And 1 Streetball Legend MaJic Dorsey did and has not looked back. He has spent the past several years taking his talents across the globe and winning every major accolade possible. Fans flocked to MaJic Dorsey as he dazzled fans with his stunning passing , aggressive scoring and showman ship that every fan loves to mimic.

His hardwork has brought him several prestiges awards like the 2011/2012 FIBA LNBP Sponsor Caliente Player Of The Year, Eurobasket Guard Of The Year, and Eurobasket Import Of The Year. He received these honors after ranking #1 in points with 30 per game and #1 in assist with 8 per game. All this hard work paid dividends as Majic recently signed an 8 month contract worth $120,000 with Euro Basketball Power House Pizza Express Apollon Limassol. Those benefits of playing overseas shined through in his contract as he received a car, an apartment among several other kickbacks to play for the Euro Power House.

Much like Allen Iverson, Dorseys style of play brings fans to their feet and has them wanting to attend game after game. As the Euro League continues to grow, experts expect for not only NBA players to migrate over, but also major companies looking to sign endorsements. MaJic Dorsey has proven to be the perfect candidate for one of these major endorsements.

If your company is interested in finding out booking fees and availability for an NBA Player like Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury or MaJic Dorsey promoting your companys production in a Radio or Television Commercial, or signed for a Product Endorsement Deal, or almost any famed athlete featured in an Advertising or Social Media Campaign, for Guest Speaking Appearances and a wide variety of other business promotions, call us at 1.888.246.7141 or fill out the booking form.


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Strahinja Milosevic agreed terms with Buducnost - by Eurobasket

KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica (1A) added to their roster 27-year old Serbian forward Strahinja Milosevic (203-104kg-85). He played most recently at Vojvodina in Serbian A League. Milosevic averaged 11.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.6apg, and 1.2spg. He helped them to make it to Serbian League Semifinals. Milosevic was tested also previously at Limoges in France. He was a member of Serbian University National Team until 2009.

By Eurobasket Data Center


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Lakers to unveil Kareem statue, will retire jerseys of Shaq and Jamaal Wilkes - by Eurobasket News

The Los Angeles Lakers will hold ceremonies to honor three of their all-time great players during the 2012-13 season, it was announced Thursday.

In the first of these events, on Friday November 16, the Lakers and STAPLES Center will unveil a statue of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at Star Plaza outside STAPLES Center. Kareems statue will join those of former Lakers Earvin Magic Johnson and Jerry West, former Kings hockey great Wayne Gretzky, boxer Oscar De La Hoya and former Lakers broadcaster Francis Chick Hearn.

On Friday December 28, in a half-time ceremony, the Lakers will retire jersey #52 in honor of Jamaal Wilkes , and on Tuesday April 2, will retire jersey #34 in honor of Shaquille O'Neal (7'2''-C-72, college: LSU)..

Abdul-Jabbar was a member of the Lakers from 1975-1989. He finished his career as the NBAs all-time leading scorer (38,287) a record that still stands today. His accolades include six NBA Championships (1971, 80, 82, 85, 87 and 88); six-time NBA MVP (1971, 72, 74, 76, 77 and 80); 10-time All-NBA First Team; Five-time All-Defensive first team; Six-time All-Defensive Second Team and 19-time All-Star. Abdul-Jabbar was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995.

Wilkes was a member of the Lakers from 1977-1984. Wilkes finished his NBA career as a four-time NBA Champion (1975, 80, 82 and 85); three-time NBA All-Star (1976, 81, and 83); two-time All-Defensive Second Team and Rookie of the Year (1975). On April 2, 2012, Wilkes was announced as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction class of 2012.

ONeal was a member of the Lakers for eight seasons (1996-2004). During his career in Los Angeles, ONeal was named NBA Most Valuable Player once (2000), Finals Most Valuable Player three times (2000, 2001, and 2002), All-NBA First Team on six occasions (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004) and NBA All-Star seven times. As a Laker, ONeal posted averages of 27.0 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.49 blocked shots while winning three NBA Championships (2000, 2001 and 2002). The NBAs sixth leading scorer of all-time (28,596), ONeal earned a fourth NBA Championship in 2006 as a member of the Miami Heat.

Courtesy of www.insidehoops.com


NBA stars make trip to Africa for basketball camp - by Eurobasket News

Four Oklahoma City Thunder players are heading up an NBA contingent visiting South Africa this week as part of the league's annual Basketball Without Borders camp.

Serge Ibaka (6'10''-C/F-89), Nick Collison (6'9''-F-80, college: Kansas), Thabo Sefolosha (6'7''-G-84, agency: ACMT) and Cole Aldrich (6'11''-C-88, college: Kansas) from the Western Conference champions are joining Chicago's Luol Deng (6'9''-F-85, agency: Interperformances, college: Duke), Milwaukee's Luc Mbah a Moute and Brooklyn's C.J. Watson on the trip. It includes a basketball clinic for 60 African boys and girls, life skills seminars and education on HIV and AIDS.

This year marks the 10th Basketball Without Borders camp held by the NBA.

The players say it's not only a way to spread the game of basketball and impact the lives of African children but an eye-opening experience to the way of life on another continent.

Courtesy of www.ctvnews.ca


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Akhisar inks Darius Morrow - by Eurobasket News

Darrius Morrow (203-F-90) is set to start his professional basketball career. The American signed a 1-year deal with Akhisar. They will compete in Turkish second division for men - TB2L. Morrow graduated at East Carolina University few months ago averaging 13.5 points and 5.9 rebounds for 31 games as a senior. He was named to All-C-USA 3rd Team -12. Darrius Morrow had almost the same numbers as a junior. That season he registered 13 ppg and 6.3 rpg in 34 games and was named to C-USA All-Tournament Team -11. He helped East Carolina to reach C-USA Tournament Semifinals. In 2009, the player was named to C-USA All-Freshman Team. He collected 9.7 ppg and 6.7 rpg for 30 games that season.


University of Washington beats CAI Zaragoza in OT, 74-73 - by Eurobasket News

Shawn Kemp Jr (206-F) hit a six-foot jump hook as the shot clock was expiring with 20 seconds left in overtime to cap a furious rally and push Washington to a 74-73 win over Zaragoza at Pricipe Felipe Pavilion on Wednesday .

The Huskies improved to 2-0 in their 16-day foreign tour, but needed a prayer to be answered to get that second win.

Abdul Gaddy (190-G-92) took an inbound pass after a made free throw put the Huskies down 66-63 with two seconds remaining. He dribbled twice and launched a shot from about 10 feet behind half court that hit nothing but the bottom of the net.

"It looked good after it left my hand, so I thought it had a chance," said Gaddy, who scored a team-high 17 points.

He said the only time he hit a similar shot under the same circumstances came in high school at a Torrey Pines tournament.

Washington was fortunate to even be in position to send the game into overtime. Former UCLA player Michael Roll (196-G-87, college: UCLA) was fouled on the Husky end of the court after Aziz N'Diaye (213-C-88) stuffed home an uncontested basket to make it a two point advantage for Zaragoza. Roll could have iced the game, but missed the first free throw before hitting the second, setting the scene for the wild finish in regulation.

The Huskies scored the first four points of overtime - an N'Diaye put back dunk and a C.J. Wilcox floater - before Zaragoza got on the board with a pair of free throws from Pedro Llompart (190-G-82), who had a game-high 18 points.

Andrews hit a jumper to give UW the 72-68 advantage, but Zaragoza answered back with two more free throws by Llompart, who finished 11-for-12 from the line overall. The Huskies turned the ball over for the 21st time on the ensuing possession and Roll put-back his own shot with 45 seconds left in the game to give Zaragoza the 73-72 lead.

The Huskies worked the ball around the perimeter on their next possession before finding a tightly-guarded Kemp down low, who popped his shot in over the defenders' extended arms. The basket was just the second of the night for the Husky sophomore.

Zaragoza had plenty of time to retake the lead, but missed a floater in the lane. They retained possession with 2 seconds remaining when the ball went out off the Huskies, but a contested shot by Chad Toppert hit short on the rim.

"I really like how our guys persevered," Husky Coach Lorenzo Romar said after the gritty win. "We got better after our first game and improved. That's what this is all about - making improvements.

"We've been pretty resilient in two games now."

Washington jumped out to an 11-8 lead after the first quarter when they held Zaragoza, a top-division Spanish pro team, without a field goal. But, free throws kept the host team close early, and in fact, late too. Zaragoza made 27-of-33 free throws, while the Huskies made only 3-of-13 from the line.

UW was up 15-12 in the second quarter when Toppert, who played collegiately at New Mexico, outscored the Huskies by himself 12-2 to put his team up 24-17.

Zaragoza took a 29-23 lead into halftime and scored first in the second half before the Huskies went on a 8-0 run of their own to knot the game back up at 31. The home team scored the next four points to go back up, before Andrew Andrews notched the next six points for the Dawgs, highlighted by a four-point play.

UW was up 45-42 heading into the fourth quarter before the pros from Zaragoza went on an 11-2 run to take the lead again. The Huskies came out of a timeout and went on a 9-4 run, highlighted by back-to-back 3-pointers from Desmond Simmons and Scott Suggs.

Xavi Hernandez would hit a 3-point basket with 3:26 remaining in regulation before the Huskies' defense clamped down. Hernandez' field goal was the last of regulation for Zaragoza.

"We played really good defense in spurts but still had some rough patches," said Gaddy. "We shored up on some turnovers, but we still had too many. We can improve on that.

"Overall, we have good chemistry out there and really enjoy playing with each other."

Andrews and Suggs were second in scoring among Huskies behind Gaddy, each tallying 13 points.

N'Diaye recorded a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds. He also had two assists, a blocked shot and a steal on the night.

The Huskies controlled the glass for much of the game and outrebounded Zaragoza by a 49-29 margin.

Washington will pile in a bus tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. and make the six hour ride to Nice, France. They will remain there until Sunday, Sept. 2 and play two more games during their stop in Nice.

Courtesy of www.gohuskies.com


Alfonzo The Present Houston - North Carolina Central, MEAC Conference "Ready or Not, Here He Comes!!!" - by Vance Marbury

Alfonzo "The Present" Houston - North Carolina Central, MEAC Conference Are Yall Ready!!!

Alfonzo Houston 6'3" Guard from Cleveland Heights, Ohio is getting ready to embark on his first Division I season and there is no question he is ready to Do Work!!!

Alfonzo after not qualifying in high school attended and played for State Fair CC in Missouri. During the Summer of 2011 Alfonzo was invited to the Jerry Mullens top 100 camp as an invitee. Day 1 Alfonzo put on a scoring display that caught all the scouts eyes. Day 2 The Present was invited back to again compete, where the offensive and defensive pressure he put on the top Juco players was relentless. From there that lead to a great Sophomore season where "The Present" averaged 17.8 pts, 3.5 rebs, 2.9 asts, and 1.29 stls per game. Simply put Mr. Houston is a player, who can score, rebound, block shots, and what college coaches would call the IT Factor, that thing that you cant teach, that some people are just born with.

Now Mr. Houston is getting ready to take the MEAC by storm. Some say why the MEAC, and I asked Mr. Houston why he turned down schools such as Wright St. Eastern Kentucky, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, IPFW to attend North Carolina Central and he simply Alfonz stated "I Felt Like I Was at Home, when I went to visit the school."

Mr. Houston has been the catalyst and leader for some of the younger Cleveland Am Pro Basketball League Players, that have to go to Junior College to watch and try to model his positive attributes.

Mr. Houston was the 2011 JT Focus Mgt Cleveland Am Pro Summer League MVP that featured a long list of top Cleveland, Ohio college players, european and NBA pros. So there is no question he is ready for the MEAC Conference, I just hope they are ready for him. He earned his nickname "The Present" for his play during the summer league. Team Just A Chance leader Harold Rasul formerly of St. Josephs College in Philadelphia, Pa. (that currently features Carl Te Jones) gave Alfonzo the nickname 'The Present" because he knew he was primed and ready to be great right then.

Alfonzo "The Present" Houson was featured in 3rd Coast Hoops Top Plays

The 2012 JT Focus Mgt. Cleveland AM Pro Summer League Was Full Of Talent!!! Summer Mix Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw45QdH-n_s


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Nigerian Temi Adebayo moved to BC Mures - by Eurobasket News

Nigerian Temi Adebayo (213-C-88) moved to BC Mures for the upcoming season. The player will debut in Europe.
In 2006-2007 he appeared for Dodan Warriors (Premier L. Atlantic) and then in 2008-2009 moved to St.Joseph's (NCAA). In 2009-2010 his stats read 4 games: 0.3ppg. In 2010-2012 played for Philadelphia (NCAA2, starting five). Last year he became CACC South Division Regular Season Champion -12 and reached CACC Tournament Semifinals -12. Moreover he made it into All-CACC 3rd Team -12.
Last year Temi Adebayo led the team in points with 437 (10th in the CACC). He averaged second-best 15.1 points per game for the Rams. Temi scored a career-high 29 points in a 68-65 win over Holy Family. Moreover he had a career-high 10 blocks in a 71-55 win over West Chester.


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AZS Koszalin still is searching for PG player. - by Maciej Paszyn

It was short story of Lance Jeter (190-G-88, college: Nebraska) in Poland. Point guard from Nebraska University didn't undergo try-outs in AZS Koszalin. In two friendly games he scored 15 and 8 points.
The club didn't make up its mind for signing-up this player what it causes, that the 7th team of previous season still remains without starter on this key position. It is good possibility for US combo PG-SG player who want to show his skills for couple thousands us dollars per month.



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Daniel Dillon inks with CSM Oradea - by Eurobasket News

Daniel Dillon (194-G/F-86, college: Arizona) inks with CSM Oradea for the upcoming season. The Australian player will play in Romania for the first time.
Dillon, who at 194cm can play the shooting guard/small forward positions, offers plenty of versatility at both ends of the floor.Touted as a defensive stopper early in his career, which included stints with the powerhouse American college team Arizona and as a development player with the 2008 NBL champion South Dragons, Dillon showed at the recent High Stakes Hoops classic in Adelaide that he also has plenty in his offensive arsenal. The 24-year-old has deadly range on his shot but can also utilize his speed to get to the basket.
In 2004-2005 Daniel Dillon started for Arizona (NCAA) and in the last season averaged 2.0ppg, 1.1rpg, 1.3apg. In 2008-2009 he moved to South Dragons (Australia-NBL) and showed 1.8ppg, 1.0rpg, 0.6apg. In 2010 played for Sandringham Sabres (Australia-ABA, starting five) and had high 17.7ppg, 5.7rpg, 3.5apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 45.1%, 3PT: 39.1%, FT: 70.3%.
In 2010-2011 appeared for Skytrans Cairns Taipans (Australia-NBL, starting five) where he showed 7.4ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 47.4%, 3PT: 35.9%, FT: 65.5%. In 2011-2012 moved to Melbourne Tigers (Australia-NBL) and averaged 8.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 3.4apg, FGP: 45.3%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 74.3%.


Nigerian Temi Adebayo moved to BC Mures - by Eurobasket News

Nigerian Temi Adebayo (213-C-88) moved to BC Mures for the upcoming season. The player will debut in Europe.
In 2006-2007 he appeared for Dodan Warriors (Premier L. Atlantic) and then in 2008-2009 moved to St.Joseph's (NCAA). In 2009-2010 his stats read 4 games: 0.3ppg. In 2010-2012 played for Philadelphia (NCAA2, starting five). Last year he became CACC South Division Regular Season Champion -12 and reached CACC Tournament Semifinals -12. Moreover he made it into All-CACC 3rd Team -12.
Last year Temi Adebayo led the team in points with 437 (10th in the CACC). He averaged second-best 15.1 points per game for the Rams. Temi scored a career-high 29 points in a 68-65 win over Holy Family. Moreover he had a career-high 10 blocks in a 71-55 win over West Chester.


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  RUSSIA   


Krasnie Krilya hand Avtodor two defeats - by Eurobasket News

Krasnie Krilya played two exhibition games versus Avtodor Saratov. The Samara team claimed back-to-back victories.
The first game ended with Krasnie Krilya posting a 69:56 victory. Avtodor led by a single point 16:15 after ten minutes. However Krasnie Krilya went on a 39:27 run in the second half to steal the victory. Omar Thomas (197-F-82, college: UTEP) and Dmitry Kulagin (197-SG-92) accounted for 10 points each for Krasnie Krilya. Viktor Zaryazhko (194-PG-92) added 9 points in the victory.
Next game was the easier affair for the Samara team. They accumulated a 24:17 lead after ten minutes. Avtodor narrowed the gap at 3-point mark at halftime 36:39. Krasnie Krilya opened a 7-point cushion heading into the fourth frame. They went on a 24:15 run in the final stanza and sealed an 85:69 victory. Dmitry Kulagin accounted for 20 points for Krasnie Krilya. Chester Simmons (198-G-82, college: Washington) finished with 15 points, while Andre Smith (203-F-85, college: N.Dakota St.) contributed 14 points for the winning side.


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Glasgow Rocks strengthen their backcourt - by Eurobasket News

Glasgow Rocks strengthen their backcourt with the acquisition of US Import Donald Robinson (193-F, college: W.Virginia Tech) as move to Commonwealth Arena gets closer.
Glasgow Rocks have added some extra length and talent to their backcourt with the acquisition of 64 guard, Donald Robinson. Robinson will be coming off a successful 2011/12 season with West Virginia Tech, where he averaged 15ppg and 2.5 apg.
The 64 athletic guard will have big shoes to fill as he effectively replaces last seasons stand out player Mychal Green, who recently signed with AS SOLEUVRE in Luxemburg. Green will be sorely missed, but Coach Davis is confident that Robinson will be a worthy adversary in the absence of Green.
Coach Davis had this to say: I spotted Donald in a showcase in Vegas where he really stood out on all dimensions. He is long and very athletic for his position and can really put the ball in the basket. I think he has the versatility to play 3 positions on the floor if need be with the shooting guard his primary position. I think he will definitely do well in the league once he gets used to the style of play just as any other newcomer to the league.
With Robinson now confirmed for the 2012/13 season the Rocks are very close to having a full roster with only a few spots remaining to fill. These positions will be announced in the coming days with the squad due to begin their official pre-season training on the 3rd September. This season should be a memorable one for the Glasgow based side as they get ready to make the move to their new Home in the East End of Glasgow at the Brand New Commonwealth Arena!
Glasgow Rocks General Manager, Daniel Bajwoluk, is excited about the upcoming season and all that it could bring; We believe we have a very talented and capable squad that will do Glasgow proud both on and off the court this season. Our scheduled move to the Brand New Commonwealth Arena in the East End has really given us all something to look forward to and everyone associated with the club is expecting 2012/13 to be a very memorable season for us.
Rocks fans are reminded that they will get their first glimpse of the new look team on September 9th when the Glasgow Rocks host the USA Select Squad at the Kelvin Hall ISA, tip-off @ 5:00pm. Tickets for this event are now online at www.glasgowrocks.co.uk.
The Rocks first Official Home BBL Fixture will take place on the 7th October at the Brand New Commonwealth Arena @ 5:00pm when they take on the reigning BBL Champions, Newcastle Eagles.
Courtesy of: glasgowrocks.co.uk


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Jaszberenyi KSE signs Miljan Rakic - by Eurobasket News

Miljan Rakic (195-G-86, agency: BeoExcell) will continue his career in Hungary. The Serbian combo guard penned a deal with Jaszberenyi KSE. Rakic arrives to the club from Greek KAO Dramas, where he finished last season. He joined them in March and played one game for the team. Rakic started last season with Sloboda Uzice averaging 11.2 points, 3.8 assists and 2.2 rebounds for 17 games. Before Sloboda, Miljan Rakic played one year for Radnicki Kragujevac collecting 8.3 ppg, 3.3 apg and 2.3 rpg for 20 games in Adriatic league. He joined the club in April of 2010 and spent rest of the 2009/10 season there. Rakic shined with 15.3 ppg, 4.2 apg and 4 rpg for 23 games with Novi Sad before that. In the past, he played for Bosna ASA BHT, Masinac and Hemofarm. Rakic also very successfully played for Serbian youth National Teams.


Kryvbasket reportedly gets bigger with Zoran Krstanovic - by Eurobasket News

Zoran Krstanovic (204-C-82) is a new member of Kryvbasket, according to his former team CS U-Mobitelco Cluj Napoca. Reportedly, they signed a deal yesterday. Krstanovic spent last three and a half years with Cluj. Last season he was named Eurobasket.com All-Romanian League Player of the Year -12. He appeared 36 times in the league averaging 20.9 points and 8.4 rebounds. Krstanovic was fourth scorer and fifth rebounder of the competition. He had almost the same numbers in 2009/10 and 2010/11. A year ago Zoran Krstanovic led Cluj to championship title in Romania. The player started 2008/09 season in Holland and after few months returned to Cluj, where he also played in 2007/08 and 2005/06 seasons. In 2007, Krstanovic was Center of the Year in Hungary. That season he had 18.8 ppg and 11.5 rpg for 26 games with Soproni.


Strahinja Milosevic agreed terms with Buducnost - by Eurobasket

KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica (1A) added to their roster 27-year old Serbian forward Strahinja Milosevic (203-104kg-85). He played most recently at Vojvodina in Serbian A League. Milosevic averaged 11.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.6apg, and 1.2spg. He helped them to make it to Serbian League Semifinals. Milosevic was tested also previously at Limoges in France. He was a member of Serbian University National Team until 2009.

By Eurobasket Data Center


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Cadot is the newest member of Nitra - by Michal Duchovic

In these days is BK SPU Bemaco Nitra the most active team on Slovakian transfer market. Yesterday they signed J.R. Cadot (195-G-87) from Bahamas. Cadot is a guard with experiences from NCAA1 league. Last two seasons he played for TCU where he was member of starting five with average of 11.1ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.3apg. Also in 2010 he was included in NJCAA D1 All-America 3rd Team. For BK SPU Bemaco Nitra is Cadot another member in rebuilding their squad before the upcoming season, where they wanted to qualify into the Czech league.


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Lobe Huesca signs C Matej Krusic - by Eurobasket News

Lobe Huesca officially announced signing of Matej Krusic (211-C-87). The 25-year-old Slovenian will be used at position 5. Krusic spent last season with Aris Thessaloniki averaging 3.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 24 games. He also added 1.6 ppg for 12 EuroCup appearances. Before Aris, the center played year and a half for Geoplin Slovan collecting 11.3 ppg and 6.8 rpg for 29 games in 2010/11. Krusic was named to Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian League 2nd Team -11 and Eurobasket.com Slovenian League All-Domestic Players Team -11. He joined Slovan in December of 2009. Matej Krusic was a member of Helios from 2007 to December of 2009 and he also has experience from Kemoplast Alpos Sentjur. In the past, Krusic played for Slovenian U20 and U18 National Teams. Six years ago he won the bronze medal with U20 NT at U20 EuroBasket in Izmir.


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University of Washington beats CAI Zaragoza in OT, 74-73 - by Eurobasket News

Shawn Kemp Jr (206-F) hit a six-foot jump hook as the shot clock was expiring with 20 seconds left in overtime to cap a furious rally and push Washington to a 74-73 win over Zaragoza at Pricipe Felipe Pavilion on Wednesday .

The Huskies improved to 2-0 in their 16-day foreign tour, but needed a prayer to be answered to get that second win.

Abdul Gaddy (190-G-92) took an inbound pass after a made free throw put the Huskies down 66-63 with two seconds remaining. He dribbled twice and launched a shot from about 10 feet behind half court that hit nothing but the bottom of the net.

"It looked good after it left my hand, so I thought it had a chance," said Gaddy, who scored a team-high 17 points.

He said the only time he hit a similar shot under the same circumstances came in high school at a Torrey Pines tournament.

Washington was fortunate to even be in position to send the game into overtime. Former UCLA player Michael Roll (196-G-87, college: UCLA) was fouled on the Husky end of the court after Aziz N'Diaye (213-C-88) stuffed home an uncontested basket to make it a two point advantage for Zaragoza. Roll could have iced the game, but missed the first free throw before hitting the second, setting the scene for the wild finish in regulation.

The Huskies scored the first four points of overtime - an N'Diaye put back dunk and a C.J. Wilcox floater - before Zaragoza got on the board with a pair of free throws from Pedro Llompart (190-G-82), who had a game-high 18 points.

Andrews hit a jumper to give UW the 72-68 advantage, but Zaragoza answered back with two more free throws by Llompart, who finished 11-for-12 from the line overall. The Huskies turned the ball over for the 21st time on the ensuing possession and Roll put-back his own shot with 45 seconds left in the game to give Zaragoza the 73-72 lead.

The Huskies worked the ball around the perimeter on their next possession before finding a tightly-guarded Kemp down low, who popped his shot in over the defenders' extended arms. The basket was just the second of the night for the Husky sophomore.

Zaragoza had plenty of time to retake the lead, but missed a floater in the lane. They retained possession with 2 seconds remaining when the ball went out off the Huskies, but a contested shot by Chad Toppert hit short on the rim.

"I really like how our guys persevered," Husky Coach Lorenzo Romar said after the gritty win. "We got better after our first game and improved. That's what this is all about - making improvements.

"We've been pretty resilient in two games now."

Washington jumped out to an 11-8 lead after the first quarter when they held Zaragoza, a top-division Spanish pro team, without a field goal. But, free throws kept the host team close early, and in fact, late too. Zaragoza made 27-of-33 free throws, while the Huskies made only 3-of-13 from the line.

UW was up 15-12 in the second quarter when Toppert, who played collegiately at New Mexico, outscored the Huskies by himself 12-2 to put his team up 24-17.

Zaragoza took a 29-23 lead into halftime and scored first in the second half before the Huskies went on a 8-0 run of their own to knot the game back up at 31. The home team scored the next four points to go back up, before Andrew Andrews notched the next six points for the Dawgs, highlighted by a four-point play.

UW was up 45-42 heading into the fourth quarter before the pros from Zaragoza went on an 11-2 run to take the lead again. The Huskies came out of a timeout and went on a 9-4 run, highlighted by back-to-back 3-pointers from Desmond Simmons and Scott Suggs.

Xavi Hernandez would hit a 3-point basket with 3:26 remaining in regulation before the Huskies' defense clamped down. Hernandez' field goal was the last of regulation for Zaragoza.

"We played really good defense in spurts but still had some rough patches," said Gaddy. "We shored up on some turnovers, but we still had too many. We can improve on that.

"Overall, we have good chemistry out there and really enjoy playing with each other."

Andrews and Suggs were second in scoring among Huskies behind Gaddy, each tallying 13 points.

N'Diaye recorded a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds. He also had two assists, a blocked shot and a steal on the night.

The Huskies controlled the glass for much of the game and outrebounded Zaragoza by a 49-29 margin.

Washington will pile in a bus tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. and make the six hour ride to Nice, France. They will remain there until Sunday, Sept. 2 and play two more games during their stop in Nice.

Courtesy of www.gohuskies.com


Unicaja hands 80-74 loss to Cibona in first friendly game - by Eurobasket News

Unicaja - Cibona 80-74

Unicaja and Cibona met last night in the opening game of Torneo Costa del Sol. Actually, it was the first preseason game for both teams. Unicaja celebrated 80-74 victory and will meet Real Madrid on Saturday. James Gist (205-F-86) and Txemi Urtasun (193-G-84, agency: Interperformances) led Unicaja with 13 points each. Zoran Dragic (196-F/G-89), Earl Calloway (191-G-83, college: Indiana) and Augusto Cesar Lima (206-C-91) followed them with 11 points apiece. At the other side, Dustin Ware (180-G-90, college: Georgia) was better than the others scoring 16 points. Marko Jagodic Kuridza (204-C-87) and Tomislav Zubcic (214-C/F-90, agency: Beo Basket) added 11 pts each. More friendly games will be played next weekend. Regal Barca will meet Valencia on Sunday. Also, Manresa will play against the Princeton University. Yesterday, CAI Zaragoza lost to University of Washington 73-74.

Unicaja: James Gist 13, Txemi Urtasun 13, Zoran Dragic 11, Earl Calloway 11, Augusto Cesar Lima 11
Cibona: Dustin Ware 16, Marko Jagodic Kuridza 11, Tomislav Zubcic 11


ALBA Berlin inks Albert Miralles, completes roster for 2012/13 - by Eurobasket News

ALBA Berlin completed its roster for the upcoming season. The former German champion penned a deal with Spanish center Albert Miralles (208-C-82, agency: Interperformances). He spent last season with Angelico Biella averaging 10.8 points and 6.9 rebounds for 32 games. Before Biella, Miralles played two years for Lagun Aro GBC. In 2010/11, the player registered 8.3 ppg and 6.1 rpg in 34 appearances. He had almost the same numbers in their first season together. From 2005 to 2009, Albert Miralles was a member of Pamesa Valencia. They reached ULEB Cup Final Fight four years ago. In the past, the center played for Cantu, Roseto, Rimini, Kinder Bologna and Joventut. ALBA Berlin got the wildcard for Euroleague regular season. They are placed to Group B.


Lobe Huesca signs C Matej Krusic - by Eurobasket News

Lobe Huesca officially announced signing of Matej Krusic (211-C-87). The 25-year-old Slovenian will be used at position 5. Krusic spent last season with Aris Thessaloniki averaging 3.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 24 games. He also added 1.6 ppg for 12 EuroCup appearances. Before Aris, the center played year and a half for Geoplin Slovan collecting 11.3 ppg and 6.8 rpg for 29 games in 2010/11. Krusic was named to Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian League 2nd Team -11 and Eurobasket.com Slovenian League All-Domestic Players Team -11. He joined Slovan in December of 2009. Matej Krusic was a member of Helios from 2007 to December of 2009 and he also has experience from Kemoplast Alpos Sentjur. In the past, Krusic played for Slovenian U20 and U18 National Teams. Six years ago he won the bronze medal with U20 NT at U20 EuroBasket in Izmir.


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Lukoil Academic inks PG Tomas Massamba - by Eurobasket News

Lukoil Academic continues with signings for the upcoming season. Their latest addition is Swedish point guard Thomas Massamba (185-PG-85), according to Eurobasket's Maria Mitsova. The player spent last two seasons with InterCollege Etha Engomis. He helped them win two championship titles and one Cup trophy. Massamba was named Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Co-Bosman Player of the Year last season. He was also named to Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League 2nd Team -12 and to Eurobasket.com Cyprus League All-Defensive Team -12. The player averaged 9 points in 14 Cypriot league games. He also added 5.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg and 2.3 apg for 6 EuroChallenge appearances. Before Etha, Thomas Massamba played for 08 Stockholm and Sodertalje Kings. He is active member of the Swedish National Team since 2006. The player averages 6.2 points and 4 assists after 5 games in 2013 EuroBasket Qualifications.


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Vestel inks deal with Justin Knox - by Eurobasket News

Vestel reinforced its roster for the upcoming season. The team signed 23-year old American Justin Knox (205-F-89, college: N.Carolina). He played for the Utah Jazz at 2012 NBA Orlando Summer League averaging 4.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 3 games. Last season Knox spent with Belarusian team BK Minsk-2006. They won the championship title and Cup together. The American had 13.7 ppg and 5.9 rpg for 29 games in the league and was named to Eurobasket.com All-Belarusian League 1st Team -12. He also participated at the All-Star Game. In 2011, Justin Knox participated at Eurobasket Summer League in Cologne. There he shined with 14.3 ppg and 9.3 rpg for 3 games with Team Munich. It helped him to get first pro deal in Belarus. Knox graduated at the University of North Carolina last year. He transferred to North Carolina from the University of Alabama in 2010.


Friendly games - by Eurobasket News

Few friendly games between Turkish teams were played over the past two days.
Istanbul BSB outplayed Darussafaka 78-73. Recep Dogrusoz (86) and Marko Kolaric (213-F/C-84, college: Chaminade) led the winners with 17 points each. Metin Turen (205-PF-94) responded with 22 points in defeat.
Final Spor was better than BEST Balkesir 75-71. Oguzhan Sungur (201-F-91) had 13 points in victory and Cem Kocal added one point less. In defeat, Orcun Okkali (201-F-87) was better than the others with 17 points and their second scorer was Mehmet Ozdogan (198-F-87) with 13 pts.
In another game, Akhisar handed 86-64 loss to Final Spor. Darrius Morrow (203-F-90) stepped up for Akhisar with 14 points and Can Terzioglu (196-F-86) helped with 12. Marshall Moses (198-F-89, college: Oklahoma St.) responded with 14 points in defeat.
More friendly games will be played next weekend.


Akhisar inks Darius Morrow - by Eurobasket News

Darrius Morrow (203-F-90) is set to start his professional basketball career. The American signed a 1-year deal with Akhisar. They will compete in Turkish second division for men - TB2L. Morrow graduated at East Carolina University few months ago averaging 13.5 points and 5.9 rebounds for 31 games as a senior. He was named to All-C-USA 3rd Team -12. Darrius Morrow had almost the same numbers as a junior. That season he registered 13 ppg and 6.3 rpg in 34 games and was named to C-USA All-Tournament Team -11. He helped East Carolina to reach C-USA Tournament Semifinals. In 2009, the player was named to C-USA All-Freshman Team. He collected 9.7 ppg and 6.7 rpg for 30 games that season.


Darussafaka brings in Aleksandar Petrovic - by Eurobasket News

Aleksandar Petrovic (204-C-87) will continue his career in Turkey. The Serbian big guy penned a deal with Darussafaka for the upcoming season. Petrovic spent the last one with Serbian squad BKK Radnicki Belgrade. He shined with 15.1 ppg and 7 rpg in 40 appearances. Petrovic was named to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League 2nd Team -12 and also to Eurobasket.com Serbian League All-Defensive Team -12. BKK Radnicki was newcomer in Serbian A league, but Petrovic and his teammates managed to finish it as No.2 and to reach the second stage (Superleague). Before Radnicki, Aleksandar Petrovic spent one season with Viva Basket. There he had 12.6 ppg and 7 rpg for 22 games in B League. He was awarded with Eurobasket.com All-Serbian B League Honorable Mention -11. Darussafaka finished last season as No.11 in TB2L.


Tofas signs 2-year deal with Ibrahim Yildirim - by Eurobasket News

Ibrahim Yildirim (190-PG-90) is a new member of Tofas, according to Basketfaul.com. Reportedly, they penned 2-year deal. Yildirim heads to his new team from Bandirma Kirmizi, where he had 12.5 ppg, 3 rpg and 2.8 apg for 29 TBL games last season. In 2010/11, the point guard had 2.9 ppg and 1.3 rpg for 23 TBL games with Banvit. He also added 5.8 ppg in 5 EuroCup appearances. Ibrahim Yildirim is a product of Banvit, where he started as teenager. This summer he was on the list of candidates for the Turkish National Team. A year ago, he played for Turkish University NT. From 2005 to 2010, Ibrahim Yildirim played for U16, U18 and U20 Turkey at various competitions. Two weeks ago Tofas landed Chinemelu Elonu to 1+1 year deal.


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Williams scores 22 in debut with Crculo Sportivo (Uruguay) - by David Walls


UBA former All-Star James Williams (6'3''-G/F-87, college: Victory) played just 27 minutes last night vs. Nacional De Futbol and scored all of his 22 points after the first half. Williams led Circulo Sportivo to a 76-55 win over Nacional De Futbol.

Circulo Sportivo took the charge early, leading by as many as 27 points. Nacional De Futbol tried to rally by going on a 15 to 5 run in the 4th; but it was too much Williams.

James Williams and Diego Cervieri (6'3''-G/F-84) lead Circulo Sportivo in scoring with 22 points apiece. Willaims shot 5/7 behind the 3pt line. Other former UBA player Anthony Joseph (6'8''-F/C-82, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Emporia St.) had a soild debut almost recorded a double double with 9 points and 14 rebounds.

Diego Cervieri has been the leading scorer for the past two seasons for Circulo Sportivo and plans to join James Williams in his return to the UBA in the spring. Williams and Cervieri will both join the Louisville Lions after December in hopes for another UBA championship run.





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Dnipro to keep Vasylius and Galdikas - by Eurobasket News

Dnipro decided to keep Valdas Vasylius (203-F-83, college: ODU) and Simas Galdikas (203-F-87) for the upcoming season. Two Lithuanian players arrived to Dnipro for tryout recently, but today Head Coach of the team Valdemaras Chomicius announced that both of them will be signed when the team returns to Ukraine.
Valdas Vasylius spent last season with Siauliai. He appeared 21 times in Baltic league averaging 13.7 points and 5.3 rebounds. The player also added 12.1 ppg and 4.9 rpg for 29 games in LKL. He was named Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League European Player of the Year -12 and also to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL 2nd Team -12. Before Siauliai, Vasylius played for Neptunas Klaipeda.
Simas Galdikas played last three seasons for Neptunas Klaipeda. In the latest one he had 9 ppg and 7.1 rpg for 9 Baltic league games. In LKL, the player collected 6.9 ppg and 3.1 rpg for 26 appearances.


Kryvbasket reportedly gets bigger with Zoran Krstanovic - by Eurobasket News

Zoran Krstanovic (204-C-82) is a new member of Kryvbasket, according to his former team CS U-Mobitelco Cluj Napoca. Reportedly, they signed a deal yesterday. Krstanovic spent last three and a half years with Cluj. Last season he was named Eurobasket.com All-Romanian League Player of the Year -12. He appeared 36 times in the league averaging 20.9 points and 8.4 rebounds. Krstanovic was fourth scorer and fifth rebounder of the competition. He had almost the same numbers in 2009/10 and 2010/11. A year ago Zoran Krstanovic led Cluj to championship title in Romania. The player started 2008/09 season in Holland and after few months returned to Cluj, where he also played in 2007/08 and 2005/06 seasons. In 2007, Krstanovic was Center of the Year in Hungary. That season he had 18.8 ppg and 11.5 rpg for 26 games with Soproni.


Krivbasbasket adds Kirk Archibeque for 2012/13 - by Eurobasket News

Kirk Archibeque (205-C-84, college: Fort Lewis) will continue his career in Ukraine. The American big guy penned a deal with Krivbasbasket. His agent confirmed this news to Isport.ua. Archibeque finished last season with Zastal Zielona Gora averaging 10.9 points and 8 rebounds for 22 games. He was fourth rebounder of the PLK and participated at the All-Star Game. Archibeque was also awarded with Eurobasket.com All-Polish League Honorable Mention -12. The center started last season with LKS Sphinx Petrolinvest Lodz. There he had 16.7 ppg and 10.2 rpg for 11 appearances. In 2010/11, Kirk Archibeque played for Polpharma and before that he played for Slovakian Levice. He won the Polish Cup with Polpharma in 2011.


One more center for Kryvbasbasket - by Alexander Muzyka

Kryvbasbasket inked two foreign centers in one week. First one was Kirk Archibeque (205-C-84, college: Fort Lewis) from Zeliona Gora. Then it was announced Zoran Krstanovic (204-C-82) joined the team from Kryvyi Rih, basket-planet.com informs.
This Serbian bigmen mostly played in Romania championship. He spent last three seasons in U-Mobitelco Cluj - 20.9 ppg + 9.4 rpg. He played in Eurochallenge-2011/12, too - 16.4 ppg + 7.6 rpg. Krstanovic is known by his good play under the rim plus he has a good three-point shot.


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Margai Back At Guildford - by Paul Nilsen

Guildford Heat is delighted to announce that Albert Margai will be returning to its BBL team for the 2012/2013 season. The 6' 0'' point guard joined the Heat last season from EBL Division 1 and impressed the coach and Heat fans with consistently strong performances.

Creon Raftopoulos, head coach for Guildford Heat commented, "Albert made the adjustment to the BBL with great maturity. I have selected him for the team for the forthcoming season as he has already demonstrated that he is a strong point guard who we can rely on to push the ball up the floor and help us to play at the high tempo we need. He is also a great defender, strong enough to defend positions one to three.''

"Point guards new to the BBL tend to improve in their second season, having learned the style of play needed for winning performances in this league. I will be giving Albert a bigger role this season and am sure he will be an asset to the team."

Albert Margai added, "I am very excited to be playing for the Heat again and am looking forward to building on the positives from last season and making a good run for some silverware."


Adrien Sturt is a newcomer at MK Lions - by Eurobasket

Marshall Milton Keynes Lions (BBL) added to their roster 26-year old Australian center Adrien Sturt (209-86, college: Snow CC). Its actually his comeback to Milton Keynes Lions as he played here before. Sturt played in the summer at Ringwood Hawks in Australian Big V. While playing 27 games for Ringwood Hawks he averaged 9.7ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.4apg. Sturts team made it to BBL Trophy Semifinals in 2012. He played also pro basketball in Belgium. Sturt graduated Snow CC in 2007 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.

By Eurobasket Data Center


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Standings - Metropolitan League

Metropolitan Standings
 1. Atenas 16-6 
 2. Goes 13-9 
 3. Marne 13-9 
 4. Cader 12-10 
 5. Urunday Univ. 12-10 
 6. Larranaga 11-11 
 7. Capitol 0-0 
 8. Guruyu Waston 0-0 
 9. Romis N. 0-0 
 10. Verdirrojo 0-0 
 11. Yale 0-0 



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Standings - LNB

LNB Standings
Central-East
 1. Guacharos 4-1 
 2. Estudiantes 3-2 
 3. Tiburones 2-1 
 4. Rojos de Sucre 0-3 
 5. Atleticos UCV 0-5 
Central-West
 1. Aduaneros 4-1 
 2. Cent.Apure 4-1 
 3. Bravos 4-1 
 4. Lanc.Cojedes 2-3 
 5. Generales 0-5 

Regular Season: Round 4

Aug. 31: Cent.Apure - Aduaneros 90-79
Aug. 31: Guacharos - Atleticos UCV 80-74
Aug. 31: Generales - Lanc.Cojedes 76-84
Aug. 31: Bravos - Tiburones 76-62
Aug. 31: Estudiantes - Rojos de Sucre 112-100
Sep. 1: Cent.Apure - Aduaneros
Sep. 1: Generales - Lanc.Cojedes
Sep. 1: Estudiantes - Rojos de Sucre
Sep. 1: Guacharos - Atleticos UCV
Sep. 1: Bravos - Tiburones


LNB 2012 News - Jose Juan Bravo joins Bravos de Portuguesa - by Francisco Vega

Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan PF-C Jose Juan Bravo (202-C-86) reached an agreement with the general management of Bravos de Portuguesa and join the new franchise in their quest for a spot in the playoffs of Venezuela's Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (LNB), Division I.

Bravo is set to make his debut this weekend against Tiburones de Vargas at Wilbaldo Zabaleta Arena in Acarigua for the team coached by Nelson Solorzano. He played 40 games between regular season and playoffs for Gigantes de Guayana in Venezuela's LPB 2012 season, averaging 8.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game.

He also played for Venezuela's Senior NT in the South American Championship of Argentina, averaging 4.4 points per game in 5 games coming off the bench, including an 11-point performance in the Finals against Argentina (L 79-56). Venezuela got the Silver Medal in the ABASU tournament.


LPB 2013 News - Dwight Lewis agrees to two-year deal with Trotamundos de Carabobo - by Francisco Vega

Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Trotamundos de Carabobo reached an agreement with American-Venezuelan PG-SG Dwight Lewis (196-G-87) for the 2013 and 2014 editions of Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (LPB), according to a press release containing statements by the team's GM, Gustavo Garcia Saez.

"Right now we have signed Hector Romero (202-F/C-80), David Cubillan (181-PG-87) and Jhornan Zamora (196-G-89) and now we add Dwight Lewis. We ended talking to him on Thursday and on Friday we received back the contracted signed by him. Lewis will report to work on January 3rd, 2013, to begin preparing for the season. He told me that since he finished his season in Venezuela, he's been working with a personal trainer in the United States, who will allow him to arrive on top of his shape", said Garcia Saez.

Lewis averaged 10.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 assists per game in 48 games between the regular season and the playoffs for Trotamundos in his second full season with the team.

He also played for Venezuela's Senior NT in the 2011 FIBA Americas Pre-Olympic Qualy Tournament, in which the country finished at fifth place. The former USC player in the NCAA, averaged 5.8 points per game in 4 games in his first international experience with the squad.


Cesar Silva will play for Bucaros in Colombia - by Francisco Vega

Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan SG-SF Cesar Silva (190-G/F-81), who started the 2012 edition of LNB as a player of Tiburones de Vargas, runner-ups of the 2011 season, traveled to Colombia to join Bucaros de Bucaramanga for another season of the Federation Cup, a team in which he'll play alongside fellow Venezuelan Miguel Marriaga (205-C-84). The move was announced by Venezuelan FIBA Agent, Castor Besteiro, in his official Twitter account.

Silva, a 31 year-old, 1.90m swingman, averaged 6.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals between the regular season and the playoffs for Guaiqueries de Margarita in Venezuela's top basketball league, Liga Profesional (LPB).

Colombia's Fed Cup has been expanded to 11 teams split into two conferences but Bucaros is one of the franchises with a long standing winning tradition in the country. They defeated Orgullo Paisa in 7 games (4-3) in the 2011 edition of the tournament.



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Women News

Standings

Adriatic League Standings
 1. Athlete Celje 0-0 
 2. Celik 0-0 
 3. Hemofarm 0-0 
 4. Ilrija 0-0 
 5. Mladi Krajisnik 0-0 
 6. Novi Zagreb 0-0 
 7. Partizan 0-0 
 8. Pecs 0-0 
 9. Radivoj Korac 0-0 
 10. Sloboda 0-0 
 11. Vojvodina 0-0 
 12. Vozdovac 0-0 



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  AUSTRALIA   


Big V 2012 Statistical Award Winners - by Eurobasket News

SCORING AVERAGE AWARDS

State Championship Women: Antonia Edmonson (Hume City Broncos)

Division One Women: Brigitte Ardossi (188-F-87, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: Georgia Tech) (Altona Gators)

Division Two Women: Renee Mokrzycki (Cranbourne Cavaliers)

State Youth Championship One Women: Jacinta Scott (Ringwood Hawks)

State Youth Championship Two Women: Erin Hastings (McKinnon Cougars)

REBOUND AVERAGE AWARDS

State Championship Women: Hollie Florance (Eltham Wildcats)

Division One Women: Justina Udenze (Mildura Heat)


Division Two Women: Renae Mokrzycki (Cranbourne Cavaliers)

State Youth Championship One Women: Nikki Drost (Diamond Valley Eagles)

State Youth Championship Two Women: Melissa Prior (Hawthorn Magic)

GOLDEN HANDS AWARDS

State Championship Women: Tess Feery (McKinnon Cougars)

Division One Women: Meg Dargan (Warrandyte) & Sharon Grieve (Altona)

Division Two Women: Audra Findlay (Blackburn Vikings)

State Youth Championship One Women: Isabella Brancatisano (Melbourne Tigers)

State Youth Championship Two Women: Jayne McKay (Hawthorn Magic)
Courtesy of: bigv.com.au


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  BELARUS   


Rimantas Grigas reportedly stays with Belarusian NT - by Eurobasket News

Rimantas Grigas stays with Belarusian National Team for 2013 EuroBasket in France, according to Lovewomensbasketball.com. Reportedly, coach Grigas had a meeting with chairman of Belarusian Basketball Federation Viktor Kamenkov and they agreed to extend the contract. Terms will be the same. Grigas took over Belarus at the beginning of the year. He replaced Anatoly Buyalski. Before Belarusian NT, Rimantas Grigas worked as Director of Zalgiris Kaunas. From 2008 to 2010, he was a Head Coach of Budivelnyk Kyiv. The coach also worked with Zalgiris few years in the past. In 2007 and 2008, he was named Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Coach of the Year -07, 08.
Belarusian National Team was the winner of Group A in 2013 EuroBasket Qualifications. They registered 6-2 record and booked a ticket for France.


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  CANADA   


Cadette WOMEN Capture BRONZE MEDAL AT FIBA 17 u Championchip - by John Gary

courtesy basketball.ca With a bronze medal on the line, both CAnada and Japan knew what was at stake. Canada was able too keep up with the high scoring Japaneese team as Canada scored a team high 84 points too down Japan 84-77,with the win this marks the first time Canada has medaled in the womens world championchip age group event. 'Unbelievable effort we got down but did not quit." " This group has been great the entire time its been togeter and today was another great example of that," said head coach Carly Clarke.


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  CUBA   


Fundacion Promete inks Cuban PF/C Zuleira Aties - by Eurobasket News

Zuleira Aties (190-F/C-80, agency: Regeneracom Sports) will continue her career in Spain. The Cuban power forward/center penned a deal with Fundacion Promete. Most recently she played for Peruvian team Regatas Lima collecting 15.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg and 1.5 spg for 6 games in South American Cup. She was fifth scorer and third rebounder of the competition. Aties also was No.3 in steals and she was named to Latinbasket.com All-South American Cup 2nd Team -12. Zuleira Aties is not a new face in Spain as she spent last season and a half with Codigalco Carmelitas Ourense. The player shined with 17.5 ppg and 6.8 rpg last season for 25 games in LF2. She was awarded with Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 Honorable Mention -12. In the past, Aties played in Italy and Hungary. She played for Cuban National Team at the World Championship in China ten years ago.


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  GERMANY   


Natasha Graboski signs with DJK Brose Bamberg - by Eurobasket News

Natasha Graboski (190-C-88, college: Stetson) signs with DJK Brose Bamberg for the next season. The American player comes from Romania.
Natasha Graboski appeared first for Cincinnati (NCAA) in 2006. In her first season she averaged 3.6ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.0apg. In 2007-2008 for Cincinnati (NCAA, starting five) her stats read 5.5ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 38.4%, 3Pts: 39.6%, FT: 50.0%.
In 2009-2010 moved to Stetson (NCAA) and averaged 7.1ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 38.2%, 3PT: 11.8%, FT: 62.7%. In 2010-2011 for Stetson (NCAA, starting five) her stats read 10.0ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 47.6%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 72.9%.
The last season Natasha Graboski debuted in Europe for BCT Alexandria. In 32 games her stats read 9.6ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 44.1%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 68.0%. She participated at the Romanian League All-Star Game -12.


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  GREECE   


Greece organised a fantastic FIBA 3x3 World Championship - by Diamadis Farmakis

In the beautiful Zappeion and its classical Greek columns, the Hellenic Basketball Federation provided a perfect backdrop for the first ever edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Championship. Everyone who was involved, is already reflecting on what is widely considered a resounding success.

Located in central Athens, within walking distance of the Greek parliament as well as the famous Panathenaic Olympic Stadium, it not only drew seasoned basketball fans, but also drew many curious tourists and passers-by as the bleachers remained full, even when the home team was nowhere to be seen

The Olympic spirit prevailed throughout, with competitiveness, sportsmanship and friendship coming together as players from far and wide shared the hotel, the buses, as well as dining tables, stories and Facebook accounts.

It was a first ever not only for the event as a whole, but also for international mixed competition.

Sixteen countries came head-to-head with teams composed of two men and two women, in a straight knock-out tournament that caught the imagination of the capacity crowd.

On the court, France topped the medal table, pocketing gold in the Mixed competition, silver in the Mens and Womens, and bronze in the Skills Contest thanks to Sylvie Guszczynski.

Ukraine, who like France reached the Semi-Finals in all three team categories, bagged bronze in the Mixed and the Mens categories.

Serbia and USA won gold in the Mens and the Womens competitions respectively, while Pirgit Puu of Estonia won the Skills contest, Czech Republics Stanislav Votroubek the Shoot-Out contest and Venezuelan Deivi Aanguren the Dunk contest.

''This was a fantastic first edition'', said FIBA Secretary General and IOC Member Patrick Baumann.

''The players and organisers of this Championship have set a very high standard for those to follow''.

''For this, we must be extremely grateful to the Hellenic Basketball Federation''.

''They have strongly believed in this project from the very beginning''.

''Their enthusiasm spilled over and everyone has absolutely loved this tournament, from the players to the fans, to people who know nothing about basketball''


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  ITALY   


Cras Taranto adds NT players Ilaria Zanoni and Giulia Gatti - by Eurobasket News

Cras Taranto added two more players for the upcoming season. The Italian squad penned deal with National Team forward Ilaria Zanoni (180-G-86) and guard Giulia Gatti (172-G-89, agency: LBM Management).
Ilaria Zanoni spent two and a half seasons with Bracco Geas Sesto San Giovanni. In the latest one she had 11.2 ppg, 3.3 rpg and 2.7 spg in 24 appearances. The player had slightly lower numbers in 2010/11. Before San Giovanni, Zanoni played for Schio, Parma and Ribera. This summer the player had 10.9 ppg and 2.9 rpg for 8 games with Italian NT in 2013 EuroBasket Qualifications.
Giulia Gatti arrives to the club from Comense, where she had 6.4 ppg and 2 rpg for 29 games last season. In 2010/11, she was a member of Pozzuoli and before that played for Pomezia, Napoli, Montigarda and San Giovanni. Gatti also played for Italian NT in 2013 EuroBasket Qualifications. She had 4.3 ppg, 2.1 rpg and 2.1 apg for 7 games.


Le Mura Lucca returns Cristina Mei, competes roster - by Eurobasket News

Le Mura Lucca officially announced signing of Italian guard Cristina Mei (179-G-85). At the same time Lucca completed its roster for the upcoming season. Mei returns to her former club from Mercede Basket Alghero, where she played last season. For 25 games in A2 the guard had 5.8 ppg and 2.1 rpg. Cristina Mei already played for Lucca from 2008 to 2010. They were champions of A2 South in 2010.
Yesterday, Le Mura Lucca announced signing of Francesca Dotto (170-PG-93) for the upcoming season. The team also extended deal with Marie Ruzickova (189-C-86, agency: LBM Management). Dotto heads to her new club from Serie A2 team Fila San Martino Di Lupari. She had 8.8 ppg and 2.8 rpg for 28 games with them last season. From 2009 to 2011, Dotto played for College Italia Roma. Ruzickova joined the club a year ago from the French LF2 team B.Catalan Perpignan Med. Ruzickova had 8.7 ppg and 5 rpg for 29 games last season.


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  LATVIA   


Aigars Nerips continue with Latvian NT - by Eurobasket News

Aigars Nerips continue with Latvian NT to prepare the team for EuroBasket Women 2013.
As a Head Coach he started in 2005-2006 for BK TTT / Riga (LSBL). later he worked as a Coach Assistant for TTT Riga (LSBL) women team until year 2009. In 2009-2010 he appeared as TTT Riga (LSBL) women team, started the season as coach assistant, in Dec.'09 promoted to head coach. For his Awards/Achievements it is a must to mention that he was Head Coach of the Latvian Women U16 National Team -00-01, 05. Later he became Head Coach of the Latvian Women U20 National Team -06 and Coach Assistant: Latvian Women U20 National Team -05, 12. He worked as a Coach Assistant for Latvian Women National Team -06-08 and last year became Head Coach.
Aigars Nerips was named Eurobasket.com All-Latvian LSBL Coach of the Year -10, 11. At the European Championships U20 for Women in Debrecen (Hungary) -12. At the Qualifying Round Greece celebrated 70-62 victory against Luxembourg in the last day of 2013 EuroBasket Qualifications. Greece finished as third ranked team of Group E with 5-3 record, but it was not enough for them to advance. Latvia, who also has 5-3, reached the final tournament due to better numbers in two games against Greece. Latvia outplayed Greece 63-46 in Round 3, but Greece celebrated 14-point home win in Round 8 and failed to advance for just 3 pts.


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Standings - Women

Total League Standings
1. AB Contern 0-0
2. Amicale 0-0
3. Basket Esch 0-0
4. Etzella 0-0
5. Musel Pikes 0-0
6. Racing 0-0
7. Sparta 0-0
8. T71 Dudelange 0-0

Regular Season: Round 1

Sep. 29: Basket Esch - AB Contern
Sep. 29: Racing - Amicale
Sep. 30: Etzella - T71 Dudelange
Sep. 30: Sparta - Musel Pikes



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  NCAA1   


Burgos signs young Itziar Llobet - by Eurobasket News

Burgos continues with signings for the upcoming season. Their new member is young Spanish swingman Itziar Llobet (180-G/F-93). She turned 19 few months ago and this is her first professional deal. Llobet spent last season with Kent State University registering 9.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 3 agp for 27 games. However, she decided to return to Spain and got the contract in Burgos. Llobet played for Segle XXI Barcelona from 2008 until the last summer. In 2010/11 season the player averaged 7.1 points and 2.9 rebounds. A year ago Itziar Llobet helped U18 Spanish National Team to win the bronze medal at U18 EuroBasket in Oradea. She had 5.1 ppg, 2.3 apg and 2.2 rpg for 9 games at this event. In 2009, Llobet won the gold medal with U16 Spain at U16 EuroBasket in Naples.


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  NCAA3   


Ferrol brings in rookie Olivia Lett - by Eurobasket News

Olivia Lett (182-G-90) is set to start her professional basketball career. The American guard penned a 1-year deal with Universitario de Ferrol. They will compete in Spanish second division for women - LF2. Lett is a product of Illinois Wesleyan University, where she graduated few months ago. They won NCAA3 title last season and Lett was named D3hoops.com's All-America Player of the Year -12. She transferred to Southern Illinois in 2009 from Southern Illinois University. A year ago they reached NCAA3 Finals Four. In their first season together Olivia Lett helped her school to reach NCAA Sweet16. The player had limited playing time with Southern Illinois. In her freshman season Lett registered 5.6 ppg and 2.8 rpg for 25 games.


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  POLAND   


Joanna Zalesiak signed with Energa Torun - by Lukasz Lukaszewski

Energa Torun brings polish guard Joanna Zalesiak (174-G-88, college: UTEP). She will replace Monika Krawiec (172-G-84) who still has some problems with knee injury. It is probably the last contract in that team.


In case of health problems of Monika Krawiec (It is unknown when she will be ready to play) club wanted to replace her in teams roster. To avoid additional taxes to the league they

signed polish player Joanna Zalesiak.

Joanna Zalesiak is almost 24 years old guard. She started her career in AZS PWSZ Gorzow Wlkp.. This club is in her hometown. Then she moved to the MUKS Poznan. In
2009 she decided to leave Poland and started studies in Canada. She had been playing for Regina University. In 3 years time she was able to become one of the best player in the
history of the school. She was named a lot of achievements like being in 1st team of All CIS league. In last season she averaged 13,1 points, 6,5 rebounds and 6,1 assists in 29
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Standings - Women

BSNF Standings
 1. Quebradillas 4-0 
 2. Carolina G. 3-1 
 3. Morovis M. 2-0 
 4. San German 2-1 
 5. Juncos V. 1-3 
 6. Aguas B.T. 0-2 
 7. Ponce L. 0-5 

Regular Season: Round 4

Aug. 29: Carolina G. - Juncos V. 82-51
Aug. 28: Quebradillas - Ponce L. 65-61
Aug. 28: Juncos V. - Morovis M. 59-60
Aug. 30: Morovis M. - Quebradillas
Aug. 30: Ponce L. - Aguas B.T.



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  SLOVAKIA   


MBK Ruzomberok adds Malin Edlund - by Eurobasket News

After Kadidja Andersson (185-F-80, college: Minnesota), MBK Ruzomberok added another Swedish player for the upcoming season. They Slovakian squad penned a deal with forward Malin Edlund (183-F-88). She arrives to the club from KFUM Jarfalla Stockholm. Edlund appeared 21 times for them in Damligan last season averaging 12.1 points and 4.5 rebounds. Before KFUM Jarfalla, the forward spent few years with 08 Stockholm, but she missed 2010/11. In the past, Malin Edlund played for Swedish youth National Teams. Six year ago she won the bronze medal with U18 NT at U18 EuroBasket in Tenefire. She was one of the best Swedish U20 players in 2008 at U20 EuroBasket Division B in Poznan. Edlund collected 9.3 ppg and 5.7 rpg for 7 games at this event. MBK Ruzomberok reached Extraliga Finals last season, but lost it to Good Angels (0-3).


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  SPAIN   


Burgos signs young Itziar Llobet - by Eurobasket News

Burgos continues with signings for the upcoming season. Their new member is young Spanish swingman Itziar Llobet (180-G/F-93). She turned 19 few months ago and this is her first professional deal. Llobet spent last season with Kent State University registering 9.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 3 agp for 27 games. However, she decided to return to Spain and got the contract in Burgos. Llobet played for Segle XXI Barcelona from 2008 until the last summer. In 2010/11 season the player averaged 7.1 points and 2.9 rebounds. A year ago Itziar Llobet helped U18 Spanish National Team to win the bronze medal at U18 EuroBasket in Oradea. She had 5.1 ppg, 2.3 apg and 2.2 rpg for 9 games at this event. In 2009, Llobet won the gold medal with U16 Spain at U16 EuroBasket in Naples.


Fundacion Promete inks Cuban PF/C Zuleira Aties - by Eurobasket News

Zuleira Aties (190-F/C-80, agency: Regeneracom Sports) will continue her career in Spain. The Cuban power forward/center penned a deal with Fundacion Promete. Most recently she played for Peruvian team Regatas Lima collecting 15.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg and 1.5 spg for 6 games in South American Cup. She was fifth scorer and third rebounder of the competition. Aties also was No.3 in steals and she was named to Latinbasket.com All-South American Cup 2nd Team -12. Zuleira Aties is not a new face in Spain as she spent last season and a half with Codigalco Carmelitas Ourense. The player shined with 17.5 ppg and 6.8 rpg last season for 25 games in LF2. She was awarded with Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 Honorable Mention -12. In the past, Aties played in Italy and Hungary. She played for Cuban National Team at the World Championship in China ten years ago.


Ferrol brings in rookie Olivia Lett - by Eurobasket News

Olivia Lett (182-G-90) is set to start her professional basketball career. The American guard penned a 1-year deal with Universitario de Ferrol. They will compete in Spanish second division for women - LF2. Lett is a product of Illinois Wesleyan University, where she graduated few months ago. They won NCAA3 title last season and Lett was named D3hoops.com's All-America Player of the Year -12. She transferred to Southern Illinois in 2009 from Southern Illinois University. A year ago they reached NCAA3 Finals Four. In their first season together Olivia Lett helped her school to reach NCAA Sweet16. The player had limited playing time with Southern Illinois. In her freshman season Lett registered 5.6 ppg and 2.8 rpg for 25 games.


Uni Girona lands American C Jacinta Monroe - by Eurobasket News

Uni Girona officially announced signing of Jacinta Monroe (193-F/C-88, college: Florida St.) for the upcoming season. The American center finished 2011/12 with Turkish Cankaya. She joined them in February averaging 16.6 points and 13.9 rebounds. They reached TB2L Semifinals and Monroe was named Eurobasket.com All-Turkish TKB2L Forward of the Year -12 and Eurobasket.com All-Turkish TKB2L Import of the Year -12. Jacinta Monroe started last season with Mann Filter Zaragoza. There she collected 10.4 ppg and 6.6 rpg for 11 appearances. Last summer, the center played for Tulsa Shock in the WNBA, but she appeared only 4 times with the club. She spent 2010/11 season with Chinese Beijing Great Wall. In 2010, Monroe registered 1.9 ppg for 19 WNBA games with the Washington Mystics and it was her first professional deal. She graduated at the Florida State University two years ago.


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MBK Ruzomberok adds Malin Edlund - by Eurobasket News

After Kadidja Andersson (185-F-80, college: Minnesota), MBK Ruzomberok added another Swedish player for the upcoming season. They Slovakian squad penned a deal with forward Malin Edlund (183-F-88). She arrives to the club from KFUM Jarfalla Stockholm. Edlund appeared 21 times for them in Damligan last season averaging 12.1 points and 4.5 rebounds. Before KFUM Jarfalla, the forward spent few years with 08 Stockholm, but she missed 2010/11. In the past, Malin Edlund played for Swedish youth National Teams. Six year ago she won the bronze medal with U18 NT at U18 EuroBasket in Tenefire. She was one of the best Swedish U20 players in 2008 at U20 EuroBasket Division B in Poznan. Edlund collected 9.3 ppg and 5.7 rpg for 7 games at this event. MBK Ruzomberok reached Extraliga Finals last season, but lost it to Good Angels (0-3).


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D1 STANDING

LINABAFE Standings
Central
 1. EPB 2-0 
 2. Bucaneras 1-0 
 3. Sel.Nac. U15 0-0 
 4. Estudiantes 0-3 
West
 1. Aguilas 2-0 
 2. Yaracuyanas 2-0 
 3. Lanceras 0-0 
 4. Juveniles 0-2 
 5. Potras 0-2 

Regular Season: Round 2

Aug. 29: Bucaneras - Estudiantes 73-56
Aug. 29: EPB - Sel.Nac. U15
Sep. 1: Sel.Nac. U15 - Estudiantes
Sep. 1: Potras - Lanceras
Sep. 1: Bucaneras - EPB
Sep. 1: Juveniles - Aguilas
Sep. 2: Sel.Nac. U15 - Estudiantes
Sep. 2: Potras - Lanceras
Sep. 2: Bucaneras - EPB
Sep. 2: Juveniles - Aguilas



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  WNBA   

Standings

WNBA Standings
Eastern
 1. Connecticut S. 19-6 
 2. Indiana F. 16-8 
 3. Atlanta D. 13-13 
 4. Chicago S. 9-15 
 5. New York L. 9-16 
 6. Washington M. 6-20 
Western
 1. Minnesota L. 20-4 
 2. L.Angeles S. 18-8 
 3. S.Antonio SS 17-8 
 4. Seattle S. 12-14 
 5. Tulsa S. 6-19 
 6. Phoenix M. 5-19 

Regular Season: Round 30

Aug. 30: Tulsa S. - L.Angeles S. 99-85
Aug. 30: Atlanta D. - Washington M. 82-59
Aug. 30: S.Antonio SS - Connecticut S. 73-84
Aug. 30: Seattle S. - Phoenix M. 68-75
Aug. 30: New York L. - Indiana F. 63-76
Aug. 31: Minnesota L. - Tulsa S.