Round 11 (Regular Season): #1 Roseto Acad. is defeated by USK Praha

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Italian Roseto Acad. (3-1) on the court of 42th ranked Czech USK Praha on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by USK Praha 84-57. The game was mostly controlled by USK Praha. Roseto Acad. managed to win third quarter 17-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. USK Praha dominated on the defensive end, holding Roseto Acad. to just 2 points in first quarter. They also forced 19 Roseto Acad. turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. USK Praha looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for JadenLucas Schilb who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. Ondrej Skakal helped adding 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Federico Stirpe responded with 14 points and 4 assists. Roseto Acad.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play fourteen players seeing no chance for a win. USK Praha (2-2) moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Roseto Acad. at the other side dropped to the sixth position with one game lost. They share it with 12 other teams.
One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. Leader Pesaro won against visiting Fidenza (2-2) 63-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Fidenza. It was an exceptional evening for Samuele Grasso who led the winners and scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Francesco Selvatici accounted for 2 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Gabriele Crespi came up with 28 points for Fidenza in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pesaro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fidenza at the other side dropped to the nineteenth position with two games lost. They share it with 8 other teams.
Slovakian RIM Basket has finally registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Hungarian Stella Blue (0-4) 76-63 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Maxim Marin who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Vedran Mitreski produced 20 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. RIM Basket (1-3) left bottom position moving up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 14 other teams. It was Stella Blue's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Stella Black was destroyed by Lucenec on the opponent's court 88-65. Prievidza unfortunately lost to Casapulla in a home game 53-56. Viitorul C-N. recorded a loss to NABA Ireland on the road 54-67. PlayMaker defeated RIM Basket on its own court 54-46. Stella Black was beaten by Rising Stars in Popesti-Leordeni 89-71. Lucenec destroyed Stella Blue at home 135-29. Casapulla was outscored by Inter on the opponent's court 95-39. Winless Stella Blue was rolled over Viitorul C-N. in a home game 46-109. PlayMaker was crushed by Rising Stars on the road 63-39. Lucenec smashed NABA Ireland on its own court 117-73. Francavilla destroyed Stiinta in a road game 76-53. Inter outscored Scafati at home 95-47. Rising Stars recorded a loss to Self Made on the opponent's court 61-58. Inter lost to undefeated Pesaro in a home game 73-80. Stiinta was beaten by Scafati on the road 65-71. Francavilla destroyed Prievidza on its own court 114-36. Stella Black managed to outperform Self Made in Budapest 76-69. USK Praha managed to beat Fidenza at home 80-62. Sigulda was crushed by Fidenza on the opponent's court 92-45. Sigulda beat Scafati in a home game 62-58.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists by Aivaras Buzas of NABA Ireland.



RIM Basket - Stella Blue 76-63

Slovakian RIM Basket has finally registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Hungarian Stella Blue (0-4) 76-63 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 76-63. RIM Basket forced 25 Stella Blue turnovers. The best player for the winners was Maxim Marin who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Matej Smolucha chipped in 20 points. Italian forward Vedran Mitreski produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and Nikita Kashpirovsky added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. RIM Basket (1-3) left bottom position moving up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 14 other teams. It was Stella Blue's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
RIM Basket: M.Smolucha 20+1reb, M.Marin 18+11reb+2ast, P.Paska 9+9reb+1ast, T.Collange 7+3reb, C.Fancalsky 6+2reb, T.Demecko 6+3reb+1ast
Stella Blue: V.Mitreski 20+8reb+1ast, N.Kashpirovsky 17+6reb+1ast, K.Kincses 10+5reb+3ast, N.Kashpirovsky 8+3reb+2ast, B.Molnar 4+2reb+2ast, M.Kiss 3+3reb+2ast

USK Praha - Roseto Acad. 84-57

The most surprising game was the first loss of Italian Roseto Acad. (3-1) on the court of 42th ranked Czech USK Praha on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by USK Praha 84-57. The game was mostly controlled by USK Praha. Roseto Acad. managed to win third quarter 17-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. USK Praha dominated on the defensive end, holding Roseto Acad. to just 2 points in first quarter. They also forced 19 Roseto Acad. turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. USK Praha looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for JadenLucas Schilb who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. Ondrej Skakal helped adding 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four USK Praha players scored in double figures. Federico Stirpe responded with 14 points and 4 assists and Alessandro Dinoia scored 12 points. Roseto Acad.'s coach gave up on the game allowing to play fourteen players seeing no chance for a win. USK Praha (2-2) moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Roseto Acad. at the other side dropped to the sixth position with one game lost. They share it with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
USK Praha: J.Schilb 26+7reb+1ast, O.Skakal 12+5reb+6ast, J.Chaloupka 10+5reb+4ast, R.Strachal 10+10reb+2ast, M.Sklenarik 7+2reb+2ast, L.Sadovsky 6+10reb+1ast
Roseto Acad.: F.Stirpe 14+2reb+4ast, A.Dinoia 12+2reb+1ast, C.Fazzini 5+4reb+5ast, D.Bajceta 5+6reb+2ast, F.Matarese 4+2reb+1ast, K.Puskas 4+2reb+2ast

Lucenec - Stella Black 88-65

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both 35th ranked Slovakian Lucenec and higher ranked Hungarian Stella Black had identical 2-1 record. This time Lucenec used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Budapest 88-65 on Sunday night. The game was mostly controlled by Lucenec. Stella Black managed to win third quarter 19-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lucenec forced 37 Stella Black turnovers. Strangely Stella Black outrebounded Lucenec 52-31 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lucenec looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Matus Zlocha (190-2008) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Roderik Rosko chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Lucenec players scored in double figures. Nestro Vino produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and William Mondini added 5 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lucenec (3-1) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 12 other teams. Loser Stella Black dropped to the nineteenth position with two games lost. They share it with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Lucenec: A.Vranka 19+2reb+1ast, M.Zlocha 18+10reb+5ast, R.Rosko 13+7reb+5ast, A.Hlinka 10+1reb+4ast, S.Durian 9+5reb+1ast, M.Zachar 7+2reb+6ast
Stella Black: N.Vino 20+10reb+7ast, A.Torzsok 10+8reb, N.Kashpirovsky 10+1reb, D.Vucovan 6+3reb, W.Mondini 5+10reb+6ast, A.Saracin 4+6reb+1ast

Prievidza - Casapulla 53-56

There was a surprise result when 39th ranked Italian Casapulla (1-3) edged on the road higher ranked Slovakian Prievidza (1-3) 56-53 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 17-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Casapulla looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Nikusha Meskhi who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds. Antonio Giordano chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Jakub Krucky produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and forward Peter Skandik (190-2008) added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Prievidza players scored in double figures. Prievidza's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Casapulla left bottom position moving up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 14 other teams including defeated Prievidza.
Top scorers:
Casapulla: N.Meskhi 26+17reb+2ast, A.Giordano 10+6reb+5ast, F.Ferraiolo 10+5reb+4ast, A.Carli 4+3reb+4ast, A.Belmare 4+4reb+1ast, A.Cefariello 2+1reb
Prievidza: J.Krucky 13+8reb+3ast, R.Rac 12+3reb+2ast, J.Janosik 11+4reb+1ast, P.Skandik 10+8reb+4ast, T.Hronsky 3+7reb+4ast, A.Huraj 2

NABA Ireland - Viitorul C-N. 67-54

Everything could happen in Dublin at the game between two tied teams. Both twenty fourth ranked Irish NABA Ireland and 43th ranked Romanian Viitorul C-N. had identical 1-2 record. This time NABA Ireland used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Cluj Napoca 67-54 on Saturday night. The game without a history. NABA Ireland led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. The best player for the winners was Irish Aivaras Buzas who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 22 rebounds and 7 assists. Gustas Svambarys chipped in 9 points and 17 rebounds. Andrei Abrudan produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and Denis Lazar added 18 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the guests. Viitorul C-N.'s coach rotated thirteen players in this game, but that didn't help. NABA Ireland (2-2) moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Viitorul C-N. dropped to the twenty eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 14 other teams.
Top scorers:
NABA Ireland: A.Buzas 22+22reb+7ast, T.Shick 15+5reb, J.Gallagher 15+3reb+2ast, G.Svambarys 9+17reb+2ast, M.Baran 6+4reb+2ast, L.Yeofanov 0
Viitorul C-N.: A.Abrudan 21+15reb, D.Lazar 18+13reb, R.Bota 6+5reb+1ast, A.Pali 5+1ast, V.Frentiu 2+3reb+4ast, P.Pop 2

PlayMaker - RIM Basket 54-46

Everything went according to plan in Kyiv where fifteenth ranked Ukrainian PlayMaker (3-1) beat 40th ranked Slovakian RIM Basket (1-3) 54-46 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 27-17 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. PlayMaker dominated on the defensive end, holding RIM Basket to just 6 points in fourth quarter. They also forced 27 RIM Basket turnovers. The best player for the winners was Kostiantyn Gilevich who scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Roman Trotsyk chipped in 5 points and 11 rebounds. Patrik Paska produced 15 points and 8 rebounds and Maxim Marin added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. PlayMaker moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 12 other teams. Loser RIM Basket dropped to the twenty eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 14 other teams.
Top scorers:
PlayMaker: K.Gilevich 16+9reb, M.Davydenko 9+5reb+1ast, F.Popovenko 7+5reb+1ast, O.Kuznets 6+2reb, T.Datsyk 6+6reb, R.Trotsyk 5+11reb+1ast
RIM Basket: P.Paska 15+8reb+1ast, J.Lorinc 8+4reb+2ast, M.Marin 7+10reb, D.Borsovsky 4+2reb, M.Smolucha 3+4reb, T.Collange 3

Rising Stars - Stella Black 89-71

Everything could happen in Popesti-Leordeni at the game between two tied teams. Both twenty first ranked Romanian Rising Stars and 23th ranked Hungarian Stella Black had identical 2-1 record. This time Rising Stars used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Budapest 89-71 on Saturday night. The game was mostly controlled by Rising Stars. Stella Black managed to win third quarter 20-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was Alexandru Atanasiu (190) who scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Mihai Oprea (186-2008) chipped in 23 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Four Rising Stars players scored in double figures. Nestro Vino produced 21 points and 4 assists and German Filip Kollenberg added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Stella Black's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rising Stars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 12 other teams. Loser Stella Black dropped to the nineteenth position with two games lost. They share it with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Rising Stars: M.Oprea 23+4reb, V.Ciocazanu 20+5reb, A.Atanasiu 19+7reb+6ast, V.Duta 10+2reb+1ast, C.Cosug 7+3reb+3ast, D.Paunescu 7+5reb+2ast
Stella Black: N.Vino 21+3reb+4ast, D.Vucovan 12+2reb, F.Kollenberg 11+8reb, V.Mitreski 6+2reb, N.Kashpirovsky 5+1ast, A.Torzsok 5+1reb

Lucenec - Stella Blue 135-29

No shocking result in a game when 35th ranked Slovakian Lucenec (3-1) outleveled at home bottom-ranked Hungarian Stella Blue (0-4) 135-29 on Saturday. The game without a history. Lucenec led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Stella Blue to just 3 points in second quarter and to 14 points in second half. Lucenec dominated down low during the game scoring 106 of its points in the paint compared to Stella Blue's 24. Lucenec forced 59 Stella Blue turnovers and outrebounded them 42-23 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Lucenec looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Stella Blue's players. The best player for the winners was Roderik Rosko who scored 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 9 steals. Adam Vranka chipped in 19 points. Four Lucenec players scored in double figures. Kristof Kincses produced 8 points and Leo Marocco added 3 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lucenec moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 12 other teams. Loser Stella Blue still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Lucenec: R.Rosko 33+9reb+4ast, A.Vranka 19+3reb+2ast, S.Schleicher 15+2reb, S.Durian 15+4reb+3ast, M.Zachar 14+2reb+6ast, M.Zlocha 9+6reb+9ast
Stella Blue: K.Kincses 8+4reb, C.D'Alessio 7+1ast, F.Bancheri 6+3reb, A.Zylberkan 4+3reb, L.Marocco 3+7reb, V.Siljak 1+3reb

Inter B. - Casapulla 95-39

Everything could happen in Bratislava at the game between two tied teams. Both 36th ranked Slovakian Inter and 39th ranked Italian Casapulla had identical 1-2 record. This time Inter used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Casapulla 95-39 on Saturday night. The game without a history. Inter led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Casapulla to just 7 points in first and fourth quarters. Inter held Casapulla to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Casapulla 54-30 including a 38-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Inter looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Casapulla's players. The best player for the winners was Martin Pikus who scored 25 points. Filip Knaze chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Inter B.'s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Antonio Giordano produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Francesco Ferraiolo added 2 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Inter (2-2) moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Casapulla dropped to the twenty eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 14 other teams.
Top scorers:
Inter B.: M.Pikus 25+3reb+3ast, F.Knaze 14+14reb+3ast, J.Dvorecky 11+6reb+1ast, A.Valocsay 10+6reb+6ast, O.Hrusovsky 9+2reb+3ast, M.Lukjanec 9+8reb+3ast
Casapulla: A.Giordano 18+10reb+2ast, A.Checchia 8+2reb+1ast, A.Belmare 6+2reb+2ast, A.Di Siena 3+1reb, F.Ferraiolo 2+5reb+6ast, A.Carli 2+1reb+1ast

Stella Blue - Viitorul C-N. 46-109

Everything could happen in Budapest at the game between two tied teams. Both 43th ranked Romanian Viitorul C-N. and bottom-ranked Hungarian Stella Blue had identical 0-3 record. But Stella Blue was not able to use a home court advantage and was smashed by the opponent from Cluj Napoca 109-46 on Saturday night. The game without a history. Viitorul C-N. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Stella Blue's 28. Viitorul C-N. forced 40 Stella Blue turnovers and outrebounded them 54-36 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Viitorul C-N. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Stella Blue's players. The best player for the winners was Rares Bota who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Denis Lazar chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Viitorul C-N. players scored in double figures. Molnar Kiss produced 11 points and Samuele Pinci added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Viitorul C-N. (1-3) left bottom position moving up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 14 other teams. It was Stella Blue's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Viitorul C-N.: R.Bota 20+10reb+1ast, D.Lazar 20+9reb+2ast, P.Pop 11+4reb, D.Morar 10+7reb+1ast, A.Abrudan 10+7reb, S.Julean 10+3reb+6ast
Stella Blue: M.Kiss 11+2reb+2ast, L.Fan 7+1reb, K.Kincses 6+4reb+2ast, S.Pinci 6+7reb+2ast, L.Marocco 4+8reb+2ast, A.Zylberkan 4+3reb

Rising Stars - PlayMaker 63-39

There was a minor upset in Popesti-Leordeni where higher ranked Ukrainian PlayMaker (3-1) was rolled over by twenty first ranked Romanian Rising Stars (3-1) 63-39 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 8-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 63-39. Rising Stars dominated on the defensive end, holding PlayMaker to just 4 points in third quarter and to 14 points in second half. Rising Stars dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to PlayMaker's 20. Rising Stars forced 23 PlayMaker turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Mihai Oprea (186-2008) who scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. David Paunescu (-2008) chipped in 16 points. Roman Trotsyk produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and Mykola Davydenko added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. PlayMaker's coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rising Stars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated PlayMaker.
Top scorers:
Rising Stars: D.Paunescu 16+3reb, M.Oprea 15+7reb+1ast, V.Duta 9+3reb+2ast, M.Filon 6+5reb, V.Ciocazanu 5+5reb, C.Cosug 5+2reb+2ast
PlayMaker: R.Trotsyk 14+12reb+3ast, M.Davydenko 6+6reb+2ast, K.Gilevich 4+1ast, Y.Horyslavets 4+3reb, I.Polishchuk 4+4reb, O.Kuznets 4+2reb

Lucenec - NABA Ireland 117-73

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both 35th ranked Slovakian Lucenec and higher ranked Irish NABA Ireland had identical 2-1 record. This time Lucenec used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Dublin 117-73 on Saturday night. The game was mostly controlled by Lucenec. NABA Ireland managed to win second period 20-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lucenec dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to NABA Ireland's 58. Lucenec forced 36 NABA Ireland turnovers and outrebounded them 47-35 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Lucenec looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. The best player for the winners was Roderik Rosko who scored 27 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Matus Zlocha (190-2008) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Lucenec's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Irish Aivaras Buzas produced a double-double by scoring 28 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Gustas Svambarys added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lucenec (3-1) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 12 other teams. Loser NABA Ireland dropped to the nineteenth position with two games lost. They share it with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Lucenec: R.Rosko 27+7reb+3ast, M.Zlocha 22+6reb+7ast, A.Hlinka 21+3reb+1ast, S.Durian 11+11reb+3ast, A.Vranka 8+1reb+2ast, S.Schleicher 7+5reb+4ast
NABA Ireland: A.Buzas 28+13reb+6ast, G.Svambarys 20+5reb+5ast, T.Shick 11+6reb+4ast, J.Gallagher 11+3reb+4ast, M.Baran 3+6reb+3ast, E.Celikdemir 0

Stiinta - Francavilla 53-76

There was no surprise in Bucharest where 26th ranked Romanian Stiinta (1-3) was outplayed by leader Italian Francavilla (4-0) 76-53 on Sunday. The game without a history. Francavilla led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Stiinta to just 5 points in second quarter. Francavilla dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Stiinta's 28. Francavilla forced 26 Stiinta turnovers and outrebounded them 49-34 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Francavilla looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Stiinta's players. The best player for the winners was Enzo Bissok who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Hungarian Alex Clement chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Forward Tudor Panzaru (195-2008) produced 15 points and 9 rebounds and Radu Roiu added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Francavilla have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Stiinta dropped to the twenty eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 14 other teams.
Top scorers:
Francavilla: E.Bissok 17+10reb+2ast, F.Gasparini 14+5reb+1ast, R.Meroza 11+7reb+8ast, A.Clement 9+8reb+9ast, L.Arnaldo 5+5reb+1ast, S.Cinieri 5
Stiinta: T.Panzaru 15+9reb+2ast, T.Barbalata 12+5reb, R.Roiu 10+6reb+1ast, C.Camburu 9+3reb+4ast, A.Pichelin 3+3reb+1ast, A.Patran 2+2reb+2ast

Pesaro - Fidenza 63-59

One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Italy. Leader Pesaro won against visiting Fidenza (2-2) 63-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Fidenza. The hosts were already 14 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 28-18 Fidenza's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 63-59 at the end of the game. Pesaro dominated on the defensive end, holding Fidenza to just 4 points in third quarter. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Samuele Grasso who led the winners and scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Francesco Selvatici accounted for 2 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Gabriele Crespi came up with 28 points and Pietro Bolzoni added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Fidenza in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pesaro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fidenza at the other side dropped to the nineteenth position with two games lost. They share it with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Pesaro: S.Grasso 14+6reb+2ast, Z.Francis 9+2reb, N.Virgili 9+2reb, N.Michelazzo 8+9reb, R.Leonardi 7+4reb+2ast, E.Sakine 4+6reb+3ast
Fidenza: G.Crespi 28+4reb+3ast, P.Bolzoni 12+6reb+2ast, C.Facciorusso 6+8reb+3ast, L.Cristao 4+6reb+3ast, A.Adorni 4+4reb, M.Sangermano 4+4reb+2ast

Inter B. - Scafati 95-47

Everything could happen in Bratislava at the game between two tied teams. Both 36th ranked Slovakian Inter and 37th ranked Italian Scafati had identical 1-2 record. This time Inter used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from Scafati 95-47 on Sunday night. The game without a history. Inter led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Scafati's 32. Inter forced 35 Scafati turnovers and outrebounded them 47-28 including a 24-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Inter looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Scafati's players. The best player for the winners was guard Alex Valocsay (193-2008) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Martin Lukjanec (197-2009) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Inter B. players scored in double figures. Antonio De Luca produced 8 points and 6 rebounds and Mattia Bufano added 10 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Inter (2-2) moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Scafati dropped to the twenty eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 14 other teams.
Top scorers:
Inter B.: A.Valocsay 22+14reb+6ast, M.Lukjanec 20+10reb+4ast, M.Gregor 13+3reb+2ast, M.Jozsa 12+2reb+4ast, J.Vlcek 12+8reb+2ast, A.Pukancik 8+6reb+6ast
Scafati: M.Bufano 10+2reb+1ast, A.De Luca 8+6reb+2ast, D.Cerchia 7+5reb, C.Del Verme 5+1reb+4ast, L.Toro 4+2reb+1ast, C.Darrigo 4+1reb+3ast

Self Made - Rising Stars 61-58

Very expected game in Kyiv where 21th ranked Romanian Rising Stars (3-1) were edged by sixteenth ranked Ukrainian Self Made (3-1) 61-58 on Sunday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 19-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Self Made made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Self Made made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Yehor Koshelev who had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks. Yehor Yefimov chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Mihai Oprea (186-2008) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and Massala Filon added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Self Made moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Rising Stars.
Top scorers:
Self Made: Y.Yefimov 15+5reb+5ast, R.Kliavin 12+7reb, Y.Koshelev 10+16reb+2ast, A.Kocherha 9+6reb+1ast, D.Popov 8+6reb+3ast, D.Volzhyn 5+2ast
Rising Stars: M.Oprea 17+8reb+2ast, M.Filon 10+7reb+1ast, A.Atanasiu 8+5reb+3ast, V.Duta 8+6reb+3ast, A.Stefanescu 7+2reb, C.Cosug 5+1reb+2ast

Inter B. - Pesaro 73-80

Very predictable result in Bratislava where leader Italian Pesaro (4-0) defeated 36th ranked Slovakian Inter (2-2) 80-73 on Saturday. Inter trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 28-24 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 73-80 at the end of the game. Pesaro shot 60.4 percent from the field. They also forced 19 Inter turnovers. The best player for the winners was Riccardo Leonardi who scored 28 points (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Samuele Merli chipped in 8 points. Guard Matus Gregor (192-2008) produced 20 points and forward Adam Pukancik (196-2008) added 20 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pesaro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Inter B. dropped to the nineteenth position with two games lost. They share it with 8 other teams.
Top scorers:
Pesaro: R.Leonardi 28+3reb+1ast, S.Merli 8+1reb+2ast, N.Virgili 8+1reb, M.Del Prete 8+2reb, S.Grasso 7+1reb+1ast, Z.Francis 7+2reb
Inter B.: A.Pukancik 20+3reb, M.Gregor 20+3reb, A.Valocsay 11+6reb, M.Lukjanec 9+3reb, O.Hrusovsky 6+1reb, M.Jozsa 6+1reb+1ast

Scafati - Stiinta 71-65

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Romanian Stiinta (1-3) was defeated on the road by 37th ranked Italian Scafati (1-3) 71-65 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 9 points at the halftime before their 43-28 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Scafati forced 19 Stiinta turnovers and had a 31-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Scafati looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Jacopo Nasti who scored 18 points and 6 assists. Mattia Bufano chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Tudor Barbalata produced 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Andrei Ionescu (187-2006) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Stiinta players scored in double figures. Stiinta's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Scafati left bottom position moving up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 14 other teams including defeated Stiinta.
Top scorers:
Scafati: J.Nasti 18+4reb+6ast, C.Darrigo 16+4reb+4ast, M.Bufano 15+5reb+5ast, L.Toro 9+7reb+2ast, A.De Luca 5+5reb+1ast, L.Esposito 4+7reb+3ast
Stiinta: T.Barbalata 15+8reb+4ast, T.Marinescu 15+4reb+1ast, A.Ionescu 13+7reb+3ast, T.Panzaru 11+6reb+1ast, M.Georgescu 7+1reb+3ast, C.Camburu 4+2reb+1ast

Francavilla - Prievidza 114-36

Everything went according to plan when leader Italian Francavilla (4-0) outscored at home 25th ranked Slovakian Prievidza (1-3) 114-36 on Saturday. The game without a history. Francavilla led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Prievidza to just 5 points in first quarter and to 14 points in first half. Francavilla dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Prievidza's 20. Francavilla forced 50 Prievidza turnovers and outrebounded them 43-25 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Francavilla looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Prievidza's players. The best player for the winners was Hungarian Alex Clement who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Enzo Bissok chipped in 15 points, 8 assists and 7 steals. Five Francavilla players scored in double figures. Center Richard Rac (199-2009) produced 8 points and 7 rebounds and forward Peter Skandik (190-2008) added 7 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Francavilla have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Prievidza dropped to the twenty eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 14 other teams.
Top scorers:
Francavilla: A.Clement 20+8reb+10ast, R.Meroza 16+4reb+2ast, E.Bissok 15+3reb+8ast, N.Pecere 14+6reb+2ast, F.Gasparini 13+4reb+7ast, E.Cito 10+2reb+2ast
Prievidza: R.Rac 8+7reb+1ast, T.Hronsky 7+2reb+1ast, P.Skandik 7+4reb, R.Lehota 3+1ast, M.Gieci 2+3reb, K.Panis 2+3reb+4ast

Self Made - Stella Black 69-76

There was an upset in Kyiv where higher ranked Ukrainian Self Made (3-1) was defeated by twenty third ranked Hungarian Stella Black (2-2) 76-69 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 23-15 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Stella Black dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Self Made's 36. Stella Black forced 31 Self Made turnovers. Strangely Self Made outrebounded Stella Black 46-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Nestro Vino who had a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. William Mondini chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Danylo Popov (192-2008) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and Yehor Koshelev added 13 points and 14 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Self Made players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Stella Black moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Self Made dropped to the sixth position with one game lost. They share it with 12 other teams.
Top scorers:
Stella Black: N.Vino 31+10reb+5ast, W.Mondini 17+5reb+3ast, F.Kollenberg 12+4reb+2ast, O.Salvat 8+3reb, A.Torzsok 6+2reb, V.Mitreski 2+1reb
Self Made: D.Volzhyn 16+1reb, Y.Koshelev 13+14reb+1ast, D.Popov 13+15reb+6ast, Y.Yefimov 12+5reb+3ast, R.Kliavin 12+5reb+2ast, I.Pankevych 3+3reb+1ast

USK Praha - Fidenza 80-62

There was a surprise result when 42th ranked Czech USK Praha (2-2) won against at home higher ranked Italian Fidenza (2-2) 80-62 on Saturday. USK Praha dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Fidenza's 24. USK Praha forced 19 Fidenza turnovers. The best player for the winners was Ondrej Skakal who scored 18 points. Matej Sklenarik chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four USK Praha players scored in double figures. Gabriele Crespi produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and Hungarian Christian Facciorusso added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. USK Praha moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Fidenza.
Top scorers:
USK Praha: O.Skakal 18+2reb+2ast, J.Schilb 14+4reb, J.Chaloupka 11+3reb+1ast, M.Sklenarik 10+8reb, R.Chaloupka 9+3reb+3ast, L.Sadovsky 7+4reb
Fidenza: G.Crespi 16+6reb+1ast, C.Facciorusso 8+6reb+2ast, R.Marcucci 8+2reb, M.Sangermano 6+1reb+2ast, P.Bolzoni 6+1reb, A.Adorni 6+3reb+2ast

Fidenza - Sigulda 92-45

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twenty second ranked Italian Fidenza and 41th ranked Latvian Sigulda had identical 1-2 record. This time Fidenza used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Sigulda 92-45 on Saturday night. The game without a history. Fidenza led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Sigulda to just 7 points in fourth quarter. Fidenza dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sigulda's 22. They outrebounded Sigulda 35-18 including 24 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Leonardo Cristao who scored 22 points and 4 assists. Hungarian Christian Facciorusso chipped in 12 points. Four Fidenza players scored in double figures. Emils Atslega produced 10 points and Rihards Krauze added 9 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fidenza (2-2) moved-up to nineteenth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Sigulda dropped to the twenty eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 14 other teams.
Top scorers:
Fidenza: L.Cristao 22+4reb+4ast, C.Facciorusso 12+4reb+1ast, G.Crespi 12+4reb, S.Raissi 10+5reb, P.Bolzoni 10+2reb+1ast, A.Adorni 9+5reb+1ast
Sigulda: E.Atslega 10+3reb+3ast, R.Krauze 9+2reb, R.Pancenko 8+1reb+1ast, A.Timofejevs 5+1reb, E.Mihailovs 5+2reb, O.Kramzaks 5+2reb

Sigulda - Scafati 62-58

There was a surprise result when 41th ranked Latvian Sigulda (1-3) defeated at home higher ranked Italian Scafati (1-3) 62-58 on Saturday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Scafati won third quarter 19-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Sigulda forced 27 Scafati turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Arturs Timofejevs (185-2008) who scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Ervins Mihailovs chipped in 15 points. Antonio De Luca produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Mattia Bufano added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Sigulda left bottom position moving up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 14 other teams including defeated Scafati.
Top scorers:
Sigulda: E.Mihailovs 15+4reb+2ast, A.Timofejevs 10+9reb+2ast, R.Krauze 9+6reb+1ast, E.Atslega 8+5reb+5ast, E.Eisaks 8+4reb+2ast, R.Pancenko 7+1reb+1ast
Scafati: M.Bufano 20+5reb+2ast, L.Toro 17+7reb, A.De Luca 12+13reb+6ast, L.Salvi 3+1ast, L.Esposito 2+6reb+1ast, J.Nasti 2+1reb