Karhu Basket are Korisliiga champions - May 26, 2019
Karhu Basket - Kouvot 90:84
Kauhajoki clinched the Korisliiga title. They edged Kouvot today to win the Finals 4-1. Cameron Jones (193-G-89, college: NAU), Rene Rougeau (198-F/G-86, college: UNLV, agency: Blacktop Management) and Christopher McKnight (201-PF-87, college: Akron, agency: Octagon Europe) posted 20 points each to pace the hosts. Kauhajoki jumped to a 29:24 lead after ten minutes. Kouvot pulled within a point at the interval 44:43. Kouvot pulled ahead in the third term. They ensured a 2-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. But Karhu Basket responded with a 27:19 run in the final stanza to secure the decisive victory. Jeremy Morgan (196-G-95, college: N.Iowa) and Thomas Gipson (201-F-93, college: Kansas St.) replied with 24 points each for Kouvot.
Tartu holds 3-nation All Star Game - Feb 16, 2019
OlyBet EST-LAT All Stars - Korisliiga All Stars 111-105
Tartu enjoyed a 3-nation All Star Game as OlyBet EST-LAT All Stars beat Korisliiga All Stars 111-105. They grabbed a 28-19 lead at the end of the fist period and led 10 points at the halftime. Korisliiga All Stars replied with a 27-21 run in the third quarter, but could not catch up with the opponents. OlyBet EST-LAT All Stars closed the game with the final 28-26 rally to seal the victory. Janari Joesaar (198-SF-93, college: UTRGV) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Arnett Moultrie (208-F/C-90, college: Mississippi St.) poured in 18. Juwan Staten (185-PG-92, college: W.Virginia) answered with 17 points in a loss, whilst Brandon Taylor (201-F-94, college: Penn St.) produced 15. Kristaps Dargais (198-G-90) win the Slam Dunk Contest, while Temu Ranniko was the winner of the 3-pointer contest.
Latvian-Estonian-Finnish All-Star Game 2019 Rosters - Feb 20, 2019