Meisten Divisioona IB Basketball 2016-2017, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards

Meisten Divisioona IB (2016-2017)

2015-16

2017-18

1st Standings

Division B
1. PuHu Juniorit		22-4
2. TuNMKY		21-5
3. Ura Basket		19-7
4. Korikouvot		16-10
5. HyPo		15-9
6. Espoo Basket		14-10
7. Raholan Pyrkiva		12-12
8. HNMKY U23		10-14
9. Karkkila		7-17
10. PeU-Basket		7-17
11. Munkkiniemen		6-18
12. JyWe		6-18
13. Namika Lr		5-19

Points Per Game

De'Andre UPCHURCH
  HyPo
  (188-G-91)
  Avg: 33.6

1. Upchurch, HyPo	33.6
2. Moultrie, PuHu J.	28.3
3. Heinonen, Munkkini.	24.6
4. Rasi, Raholan Pyrkiva	24.5
5. Maxhuni, HBA-M.	23.8
6. Cartharn, Espoo B.	23.5
7. Vinson, Pyrinto II	23.4
8. Daniels, PeU-Basket	23.1
9. Laine, PeU-Basket	22.9
10. Jones, Oulun N.	22.9

Rebounds Per Game

Brian MOULTRIE
  PuHu J.
  (198-C/F-87)
  Avg: 16.7

1. Moultrie, PuHu J.	16.7
2. Daniels, PeU-Basket	13.7
3. Harvey, Oulun N.	12.4
4. Harris, Ura Basket	12.0
5. Towa, Jarvenpaa	11.6
6. Flemings, FoKoPo	11.1
7. Stahl, Oulun N.	10.9
8. Knihtinen, Korikouvot	10.4
9. Blomqvist, HyPo	10.2
10. Ekimov, JyWe	10.1

Assists Per Game

Janne KINNUNEN
  Karkkila
  (185-PG-87)
  Avg: 6.7

1. Kinnunen, Karkkila	6.7
2. Upchurch, HyPo	5.3
3. Innamaa, TuNM.	5.1
4. Salonen, Porvoon .	5.0
5. Ivey, Espoo United	4.8
6. Kantonen, Korik.	4.6
7. Kilpinen, Pyrin.	4.5
8. Nikkarinen, HBA-M.	4.4
9. Kantonen, JyWe	4.1
10. Clement, Oulun N.	4.0

Steals Per Game

Darian CARTHARN
  Espoo B.
  (183-PG-91)
  Avg: 2.7

1. Cartharn, Espoo B.	2.7
2. Gouch, Espoo Basket	2.7
3. Juvonen, Jyvaskyl.	2.5
4. Upchurch, HyPo	2.5
5. Moore, ToPo	2.4
6. Nikkarinen, HBA-M.	2.4
7. Moultrie, PuHu J.	2.3
8. Kuusisto, ToPo	2.1
9. Heinonen, Munkkini.	2.1
10. Marttinen, Munkkini.	2.1

Blocks Per Game

Brian MOULTRIE
  PuHu J.
  (198-C/F-87)
  Avg: 2

1. Moultrie, PuHu J.	2.0
2. Sandberg, TuNM.	1.8
3. Reed, FoKoPo	1.5
4. Rainamaa, PuHu J.	1.4
5. Fields, Lahti	1.4
6. Ekimov, JyWe	1.4
7. Harvey, Oulun N.	1.3
8. Polla, HBA-Marsky	1.1
9. Smith, Lahti	1.1
10. Harris, Ura Basket	1.1

Player of the week

Omar Calhoun
  Espoo United
  (198-G-91)

Season 2016-2017

List of Players
List of Imports
Abroad
Stats

Espoo United clinch Division A title (Photo: basket.fi)

Espoo United 2016-17

#	XiBR	Cb (oXCH)	OIs	SDR
01	PBiQ CilhIuj	026 (8'8'')	G	95
3	zRM oLRF	021 (8'5'')	OG	58
8	kallR biViliajRj	027 (8'3'')	y	50
90	viuQa wIaLIjRj	911 (8'4'')	y	93
00	vissR GuBBRQus	915 (8'6'')	y	02
07	zIuVI ziQLajRj	029 (8'7'')	G	92
09	wIpa HilBR	028 (8'3'')	G	91
05	olVVi AaQIli	026 (8'8'')	y	51
8	wRQI viaUajRj	910 (8'4'')	y	92
02	SVsRla HiQUaViajRj	023 (8'3'')	y	91
95	SjsRlBa kijnIVa	025 (8'7'')	G	96
51	zRssR HiipijRj	064 (8'9'')	AG	02
HRid CIiZh: kallR XRLi

Left: Tuomas Ebeling, Juho Gummerus (Porvoon Tarmo)

Average Height: 195.6 cm (6'5.0'')

Average Age: 25.8

PuHu Juniorit claim Division B title (Photo: basket.fi)

Vantaan Pussihukat Juniorit 2016-17

#	XiBR	Cb (oXCH)	OIs	SDR
90	qRQI AihlMRQD	066 (8'9'')	G	98
91	qRQI vRhUajRj	027 (8'3'')	G	50
2	ziQVVI KFllIjRj	068 (8'0'')	OG	92
8	PUUI biQVVijRj	021 (8'5'')	G	98
08	OFQF eiajiBii	027 (8'3'')	G	98
9	wQRF XaRBa	027 (8'3'')	G	06
3	qlais vihdRjsuu	023 (8'3'')	y	06
0	zIiVaB zIusasUI	043 (3'2'')	OG	90
6	SlLiQ baZhRlsRj	024 (8'8'')	y
90	AiViQa AilBajRj	911 (8'4'')	y	92
01	AiViQa viiVsI	027 (8'3'')	OG	02
6	SjUUa HRasVijRj	066 (8'9'')	G	98
6	ziQVVI ShI	020 (8'5'')	G/y	98
CIiZh: qRQI AihlMRQD

Arrived: Jarkko Kyllonen (Helsinki Seagulls), Brian Moultrie (Tremblay Athletique Club), Pyry Rainamaa (Kobrat Lapua), Eero Sahlberg (Helsinki Seagulls), Otto Markkanen (Namika Lappeenranta)

Left: Oscar Lindqvist, Brian Moultrie (Kaarinan Ura Basket), Saku Ilvesniemi, Aleksi Takkunen, Pyry Hinkkanen (Helsingin NMKY), Mikko Visakko, Roy Hinkkanen (Westside Espoo Basket), Teo Niinimaki (Torpan Pojat Juniorit Helsinki), Santeri Makkonen

Played mostly for the youth team: Aleksi Takkunen, Elias Lahdensuu, Arttu-Kalle Ormala, Teo Niinimaki

Average Height: 191.2 cm (6'3.2'')

Average Age: 24.6

Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A Awards 2017 - Apr 11, 2017

Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division Division A 1st Team 2017

Smith

Calhoun

Latimer

Harvey

Fields

Finals MVP: Omar Calhoun (198-G-93) of Espoo United
Player of the Year: Omar Calhoun (198-G-93) of Espoo United
Guard of the Year: Omar Calhoun (198-G-93) of Espoo United
Forward of the Year: Demondre Harvey (201-F-93) of Oulun NMKY
Center of the Year: Jerald Fields (201-F/C-82) of Lahti
Import Player of the Year: Omar Calhoun (198-G-93) of Espoo United
Domestic Player of the Year: Cedric Latimer (198-F-87) of ToPo
Defensive Player of the Year: Robert Juvonen (185-PG-91) of Jyvaskyla BA
Coach of the Year: Ville Neva of Espoo United

1st Team
G: Rashad Smith (201-G-93) of Lahti
G: Omar Calhoun (198-G-93) of Espoo United
F: Cedric Latimer (198-F-87) of ToPo
F: Demondre Harvey (201-F-93) of Oulun NMKY
F/C: Jerald Fields (201-F/C-82) of Lahti

2nd Team
PG: Edon Maxhuni (186-PG-98) of HBA-Marsky
G: Emil Djeen (183-G-94) of ToPo
G: Zach Stahl (196-G) of Oulun NMKY
F: Levi Giese (206-F-90) of Porvoon Tarmo
C: Hannes Polla (212-C-98) of HBA-Marsky

Honorable Mention
Robert Juvonen (185-PG-91) of Jyvaskyla BA
Cameron Clark (190-G-93) of Porvoon Tarmo
Jeb Ivey (190-PG-80) of Espoo United
Lassi Nikkarinen (184-PG-97) of HBA-Marsky
Teemu Sulonen (188-G/F-94) of FoKoPo
Roderick Flemings (203-F/G-87) of FoKoPo
Bruce Reed (202-F-90) of FoKoPo
Sami Ikavalko (187-G-89) of Lahti
Arsene Towa (191-F-81) of Jarvenpaa

All-Domestic Players Team
PG: Edon Maxhuni (186-PG-98) of HBA-Marsky
G: Emil Djeen (183-G-94) of ToPo
PG: Robert Juvonen (185-PG-91) of Jyvaskyla BA
F: Cedric Latimer (198-F-87) of ToPo
C: Hannes Polla (212-C-98) of HBA-Marsky

All-Imports Team
G: Rashad Smith (201-G-93) of Lahti
G: Omar Calhoun (198-G-93) of Espoo United
G: Zach Stahl (196-G) of Oulun NMKY
F: Demondre Harvey (201-F-93) of Oulun NMKY
F/C: Jerald Fields (201-F/C-82) of Lahti

Espoo United clinch Division A title - Apr 9, 2017

Espoo United - Lahti 88-85

Espoo United held off Lahti to win Division A title. Lahti was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Espoo United made 29-of-33 free shots (87.9 percent) during the game, while Lahti only scored seven points from the stripe. 26 personal fouls committed by Lahti helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Omar Calhoun (198-93, college: Connecticut) fired 32 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Jeb Ivey (190-80, college: Portland St.) chipped in 27 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Guard Rashad Smith (201-93, college: Tulsa, agency: Diamond Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Jerald Fields (201-82, college: E.Tenn.St.) added 17 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Espoo United: O.Calhoun 32+6reb+3ast, J.Ivey 27+4reb+2ast, V.Makalainen 11+11reb+3ast, L.Toivonen 9+4reb+3ast, L.Gummerus 7+3reb, I.Sirola 2
Lahti: R.Smith 18+11reb+2ast, J.Fields 17+3reb+1ast, S.Ikavalko 15+1reb+4ast, A.Ahola 9+2reb+2ast, M.Jamsa 9+1reb+2ast, O.Aalto 5+3reb

Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division B Awards 2017 - Apr 11, 2017

Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division Division B 1st Team 2017

Rainamaa

Innamaa

Upchurch

Harris

Sandberg

Finals MVP: Pyry Rainamaa (194-G-90) of PuHu Juniorit
Player of the Year: De'Andre Upchurch (188-G-91) of HyPo
Guard of the Year: De'Andre Upchurch (188-G-91) of HyPo
Forward of the Year: Sean Harris (201-F) of Ura Basket
Center of the Year: Mikael Sandberg (210-C-91) of TuNMKY
Import Player of the Year: De'Andre Upchurch (188-G-91) of HyPo
Domestic Player of the Year: Mikael Sandberg (210-C-91) of TuNMKY
Defensive Player of the Year: Mikael Sandberg (210-C-91) of TuNMKY
Coach of the Year: Kristian Palotie of PuHu Juniorit

1st Team
G: Pyry Rainamaa (194-G-90) of PuHu Juniorit
G: Eero Innamaa (186-G-98) of TuNMKY
G: De'Andre Upchurch (188-G-91) of HyPo
F: Sean Harris (201-F) of Ura Basket
C: Mikael Sandberg (210-C-91) of TuNMKY

2nd Team
PG: Janne Kinnunen (185-PG-87) of Karkkila
G: Eero Lehtinen (194-G-85) of PuHu Juniorit
G: Eero Sahlberg (188-G-90) of PuHu Juniorit
G/F: Teemu Knihtinen (195-G/F-98) of Kouvot
F: Ilkka Blomqvist (196-F-84) of HyPo

Honorable Mention
Tomi Lommi (193-F-96) of TuNMKY
Ville Hanninen (193-G-95) of Ura Basket
Joshua Gouch (196-G-91) of Espoo Basket
Baboucarr Ceesay (197-C-94) of Espoo Basket
Antti Keski-Koukkari (192-F/G-90) of Raholan Pyrkiva
Tommi Rasi (184-G-98) of Raholan Pyrkiva
Otso Laakkonen (198-C-93) of HNMKY U23
Tiel Daniels (200-F-92) of Salon Vilpas
Alexei Ekimov (210-F/C-81) of JyWe
Aleksi Kantonen (188-G-95) of JyWe
Miika Heinonen (193-G-99) of Munkkiniemen
Hannes Koskinen (198-F/G-98) of Karkkila
Henri Kantonen (197-G-97) of Kouvot
Karl Engelvuori (191-F-95) of Namika Lr

All-Domestic Players Team
PG: Janne Kinnunen (185-PG-87) of Karkkila
G: Pyry Rainamaa (194-G-90) of PuHu Juniorit
G: Eero Innamaa (186-G-98) of TuNMKY
F: Ilkka Blomqvist (196-F-84) of HyPo
C: Mikael Sandberg (210-C-91) of TuNMKY

All-Imports Team
G: De'Andre Upchurch (188-G-91) of HyPo
G: Joshua Gouch (196-G-91) of Espoo Basket
F/G: Justice Graham (198-F/G-79) of Espoo Basket
F: Sean Harris (201-F) of Ura Basket
F: Tiel Daniels (200-F-92) of Salon Vilpas

PuHu Juniorit claim Division B title - Mar 24, 2017

PuHu Juniorit - TuNMKY 82-74

PuHu Juniorit outgunned TuNMKY and clinched Division B title. TuNMKY trailed by 14 points after 3 quarters before a 24-18 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 74-82 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was guard Pyry Rainamaa (194-90) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Eero Sahlberg (188-90) chipped in 21 points. PuHu Juniorit's coach Kristian Palotie used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was center Mikael Sandberg (210-91) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Eero Innamaa (186-98) added 20 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
PuHu Juniorit: E.Sahlberg 21+4reb+3ast, P.Rainamaa 14+13reb+5ast, J.Kyllonen 11+2reb+2ast, E.Lehtinen 10+4reb+2ast, J.Aho 8+4reb, O.Markkanen 6+4ast
TuNMKY: E.Innamaa 20+3reb+2ast, M.Sandberg 12+17reb+4ast, M.Laihonen 11+7reb+2ast, T.Jaakkola 10+2reb+4ast, T.Lommi 6+7reb+2ast, P.Luomala 6+1reb