Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Awards 2016 - Jun 12, 2016
Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League 1st Team 2016
Vaughn
Djordjevic
Thomas
Tofi
Gamble
Player of the Year: John Tofi (203-C/F-84) of Aalstar Guard of the Year: Dusan Djordjevic (193-G-83) of Oostende Forward of the Year: Kyle Gibson (196-G-87) of Oostende Center of the Year: John Tofi (203-C/F-84) of Aalstar Most Improved Player of the Year: Hans Vanwijn (205-PF-95) of Limburg United Bosman Player of the Year: Dusan Djordjevic (193-G-83) of Oostende Import Player of the Year: John Tofi (203-C/F-84) of Aalstar Domestic Player of the Year: Quentin Serron (190-G-90) of Gravelines Defensive Player of the Year: Julian Gamble (207-F/C-89) of Brussels Coach of the Year: Roel Moors of Antwerp
All-Imports Team
PG: Donald Sims (185-PG-87) of Brussels
SF: Scott Thomas (198-SF-89) of Limburg United
G: Kyle Gibson (196-G-87) of Oostende
C/F: John Tofi (203-C/F-84) of Aalstar
F/C: Julian Gamble (207-F/C-89) of Brussels
Oostende celebrated Scooore League title. They upset Aalstar on the road in Game 4 of the Finals to clinch the trophy. Okapi Aalstar was trailing by 9 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 20-13 charge of Oostende, which allowed them to win the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian center Rasko Katic (208-80, agency: BeoBasket) who helped to win the game recording 25 points (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). American guard Kyle Gibson (196-87, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: BeoBasket) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Jerime Anderson (187-89, college: UCLA) replied with 24 points and Samoan-American power forward John Tofi (203-84, college: UTEP, agency: Pensack Sports) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Okapi Aalstar. Okapi Aalstar's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Aalstar: J.Anderson 24+2reb+3ast, J.Tofi 12+5reb+3ast, V.Kesteloot 8+2reb, L.Cummard 8+7reb+1ast, I.Hanavan 7, A.Lodwick 6+4reb Oostende: R.Katic 25+4reb, K.Gibson 13+5reb+3ast, Q.Serron 8, P.Gillet 7+2reb, D.Archie 7+2reb, J.Beal 5+3reb+2ast
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Oostende beat Antwerp for Cup title - Mar 12, 2016
Oostende - Antwerp 74:52
Telenet Oostende celebrated the Belgian Cup title. They overcame Port of Antwerp Giants in the Final tonight. Khalid Boukichou (208-C-92, agency: Beo Basket) stepped up with 15 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Oostende jumped to a 16:12 lead after the opening frame. They maintained the advantage throughout the second period. Oostende ensured a 39:29 halftime advantage. They stayed in charge in the third frame. Oostende built a comfortable 15-point lead heading into the final stanza. They never looked back in the fourth frame and coasted to the victory. Quentin Serron (190-G-90) had 12 points, while Jean Salumu (193-F-90) chipped in 10 points for the winners. Carleton Scott (203-F-88, college: Notre Dame, agency: Inception Sports) responded with 15 points for the Giants. Mike Smith (198-G-87, college: E.Tenn.St.) had 12 points in the loss.
Telenet Oostende fire past Liege Basket to clinch SuperCup title - Sep 26, 2015
Telenet Oostende - Liege Basket 80:67
Telenet Oostende conquered the first trophy of the season. They knocked down Liege Basket for the SuperCup title. Khalid Boukichou (208-C-92, agency: Beo Basket) posted 18 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout first three periods. Oostende eked out a 20:19 lead ten minutes into the game. The sides changed baskets throughout the next two quarters. Oostende secured a 51:50 lead at the final intermission. Oostende however unleashed 29 points in the fourth frame and got away with the victory. Kyle Gibson (196-G-87, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Beo Basket) and Quentin Serron (190-G-90) netted 16 points apiece for the winners. Ioann Iarochevitch (207-F/C-89) responded with 13 points for Liege Basket. Jaime Smith (191-PG-89, college: Al.-Huntsville, agency: Rival Sports Group) and Dominique Morrison (198-F-89, college: ORU, agency: Edge Sports) had 12 points each in the loss.
