Cedevita clinch inaugural ABA League SuperCup (Photo: Twitter)
KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica wins the ABA League title (Photo: aba-liga.com)
Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League Awards 2018 - Apr 17, 2018
Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League 1st Team 2018
Gordic
Rochestie
Musa
Velickovic
Lukovic
Finals MVP: Nemanja Gordic (193-PG-88) of Buducnost Regular Season MVP: Luka Zoric (211-C-84) of Cibona Player of the Year: Nemanja Gordic (193-PG-88) of Buducnost Guard of the Year: Taylor Rochestie (185-PG-85) of Crvena Zvezda Forward of the Year: Novica Velickovic (205-F-86) of Partizan NIS Center of the Year: Uros Lukovic (213-C-89) of Mornar Bar Top Prospect of the Year: Dzanan Musa (200-SG-99) of Cedevita Import Player of the Year: Taylor Rochestie (185-PG-85) of Crvena Zvezda European Player of the Year: Nemanja Gordic (193-PG-88) of Buducnost Defensive Player of the Year: Dylan Ennis (187-PG-91) of Zaragoza Coach of the Year: Aleksandar Dzikic of Buducnost
Buducnost celebrated the historic first ever ABA League championship title. They beat Crvena Zvezda at home court to clinch 3-1 victory in the title series. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 41-35 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Crvena Zvezda helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Bosnian point guard Nemanja Gordic (193-88, agency: BeoBasket) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 5 assists. Point guard Nikola Ivanovic (190-94, agency: BeoBasket) contributed with 17 points for the winners. American-Montenegrin point guard Taylor Rochestie (185-85, college: Washington St.) replied with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Slovenian center Alen Omic (216-92) added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Crvena Zvezda. Four Crvena Zvezda players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Buducnost: N.Gordic 18+3reb+5ast, N.Ivanovic 17+3reb+1ast, F.Barovic 14+3reb+2ast, K.Gibson 7+5reb+1ast, K.Landry 6+1reb+1ast, P.Popovic 5+3reb Crvena Zvezda: T.Rochestie 14+7reb+6ast, A.Omic 12+10reb+2ast, J.Feldeine 11+1reb+4ast, O.Dobric 11+3reb, M.Lessort 7+4reb, B.Lazic 6+1reb
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Cedevita clinch inaugural ABA League SuperCup - Sep 23, 2017
Cedevita - Buducnost 78:69
Cedevita are the first ABA League SuperCup champions. They overcame Buducnost for the trophy. Andrija Stipanovic (209-C-86, agency: BeoBasket) nailed 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the victory. Cedevita stormed into the game. The Croatian team used a 21:2 rally in the opening frame to secure a 19-point lead. Buducnost bounced right back. The Montenegrin side unloaded 33 points in the second frame to eke out a 35:34 halftime lead. But Cedevita regained control in the third period. They snatched a 56:51 lead at the final intermission. Cedevita notched 22 points in the fourth quarter and triumphed at the end. Demetris Nichols (202-F-84, college: Syracuse) chipped in 19 points, while Kevin Murphy (197-G-90, college: Tenn Tech) added 18 points for Cedevita. Nikola Ivanovic (190-PG-94, agency: BeoBasket) answered with 20 points for Buducnost. Filip Barovic (207-F/C-90, agency: Octagon Europe) had 16 points in the loss.
Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League 2 Awards 2018 - Apr 12, 2018
Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League 2 1st Team 2018
Djokovic
Davis
Kutlesic
Josilo
King
Final Four MVP: Marko Josilo (200-F-92) of Krka Player of the Year: Marko Josilo (200-F-92) of Krka Guard of the Year: Ilija Djokovic (191-G-96) of Borac Forward of the Year: Marko Josilo (200-F-92) of Krka Center of the Year: Shawn King (208-C-82) of KK Primorska Import Player of the Year: Shawn King (208-C-82) of KK Primorska Coach of the Year: Simon Petrov of Krka
Krka claimed the first ever ABA League 2 title. They rallied past KK Primorska in the Final tonight. Krka therefore return to ABA League. The game without a history. Krka led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Serbian-Bosnian forward Marko Josilo (200-92) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Croatian guard Paolo Marinelli (191-95) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Vincentian center Shawn King (208-82, college: ORU, agency: Pensack Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and Tadej Ferme (187-91, agency: PEPI SPORT) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Five Krka and four KK Primorska players scored in double figures. KK Primorska's coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Krka: D.Bratoz 18+4reb+2ast, P.Marinelli 16+4reb+4ast, M.Josilo 16+10reb+5ast, Z.Dimec 11+6reb, D.Cinac 11+3reb, T.Osolnik 7+2reb+3ast KK Primorska: T.Ferme 14+1reb+3ast, S.King 11+14reb+2ast, M.Rebec 10+2reb+5ast, M.Cakarun 10+3reb, D.Vujasinovic 7+2reb+2ast, A.Hodzic 5+1reb
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