Superleague (2007-2008)

Highest League Standings
 1. Energy 24-6 
 2. TSU 17-13 
 3. Vita 16-14 
 4. Avia 16-14 
 5. Dinamo T. 13-17 
 6. Maccabi T. 4-26 
Mikheil Chitashvili and Giorgi Gamqrelidze handling Georgian League Cup
Regular Season Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
1. G. Shermadini 33.5
2. M. Berishvili 21.4
3. J. Stefanov 19.6
4. B. Lezhava 18.1
5. G. Gamqrelidze 17.5
Rebounds Per Game
1. G. Shermadini 18.4
2. J. Stefanov 9.3
3. M. Berishvili 8.1
4. R. Matiashvili 7.6
5. J. Toudjani 7.3
Assists Per Game
1. G. Gamqrelidze 7.6
2. K. Tugushi 5.8
3. G. Shermadini 4.8
4. M. Berishvili 4.8
5. J. Stefanov 4.6
Steals Per Game
Giorgi Gamqrelidze 3.0
Blocks Per Game
G. Shermadini 3.1

ENERGY INVEST RUSTAVI 2007-08
David Ustiashvili David Ustiashvili
Ustiashvili
Jovan Stefanov
Stefanov
Giorgi Gamqrelidze
Gamqrelidze
Besik Lezhava
Lezhava
Misha Chochua
Chochua
Zviadi Babiashvili
Babiashvili

6

Stefanov Jovan 208 (6'10'') F 83 Serbian

4

Gamqrelidze Giorgi 183 (6'0'') G 86 Georgian

 

Chitashvili Mikheli 185 (6'1'') G 84 Georgian

9

Lezhava Besik 192 (6'4'') G 86 Georgian

15

Chochua Misha 192 (6'4'') G 87 Georgian

5

Babiashvili Zviadi 200 (6'7'') F 78 Georgian

8

Didia Rezo 200 (6'7'') F 87 Georgian

13

Gogoberishvili Ramaz 194 (6'5'') G 74 Greek Georgian

12

Ferguson Anwar 213 (7'0'') C 81 Bahamian

7

Boisa Anatoli 195 (6'5'') G 83 Georgian

11

Liparteliani Gegi 194 (6'5'') G 85 Georgian

10

Tsekvava Levan 190 (6'3'') G 89 Georgian

 Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Awards 2007-08 

All-League 1st Team 2007-08


Shermadini


Gamqrelidze


Berishvili


Tugushi


Stefanov

Player of the Year: Giorgi Shermadini (216-C-89, agency: Life Sports) of Maccabi Brinkford Tbilisi
Guard of the Year: Giorgi Gamqrelidze (183-G-86) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Forward of the Year: Mikheil Berishvili (205-F-87) of B.C. Vita
Center of the Year: Giorgi Shermadini (216-C-89) of Maccabi Brinkford Tbilisi
Newcomer of the Year: Davit Ioseliani of Maccabi Brinkford Tbilisi
Most Improved Player of the Year: Mikheil Berishvili (205-F-87) of B.C. Vita
Bosman Player of the Year: Jovan Stefanov (208-F-83) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Import Player of the Year: Jovan Stefanov (208-F-83) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Domestic Player of the Year: Giorgi Shermadini (216-C-89) of Maccabi Brinkford Tbilisi
Defensive Player of the Year: Giorgi Gamqrelidze (183-G-86) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Coach of the Year: David Ustiashvili of Energy Invest Rustavi

1st Team
Giorgi Gamqrelidze (183-G-86) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Konstantine Tugushi (193-G-84) of Avia Tbilisi
Mikheil Berishvili (205-F-87) of B.C. Vita
Jovan Stefanov (208-F-83) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Giorgi Shermadini (216-C-89) of Maccabi Brinkford Tbilisi

2nd Team
Giorgi Nikoladze (188-G-81) of Avia Tbilisi
Besik Lezhava (192-G-86) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Misha Chochua (192-G-87) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Davit Barbakadze (204-F-82) of Avia Tbilisi
Richard Matiashvili (210-C-89) of Avia Tbilisi

Honorable Mention
Anatoli Boisa (195-G-83) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Mikheli Chitashvili (185-G-84) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Mishka Panchulidze (195-F-83) of TSU Tbilisi
Revaz Atanelishvili (207-C-86) of Dinamo Tbilisi
Giorgi Markhvashvili (190-G-85) of B.C. Vita
Davit Gvimradze (203-F-86) of B.C. Vita
Nodar Beraia (192-G-86) of Avia Tbilisi

All-Domestic Players Team
Giorgi Gamqrelidze (183-G-86) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Konstantine Tugushi (193-G-84) of Avia Tbilisi
Besik Lezhava (192-G-86) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Mikheil Berishvili (205-F-87) of B.C. Vita
Giorgi Shermadini (216-C-89) of Maccabi Brinkford Tbilisi

All-Imports Team
Belton Rivers (193-G-84) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Talba Jolivet Toudjani (201-F-80) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Jovan Stefanov (208-F-83) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Plaside Rodumta (212-C-76) of Avia Tbilisi
Anwar Ferguson (213-C-81) of Energy Invest Rustavi

All-Defensive Team
Giorgi Gamqrelidze (183-G-86) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Anatoli Boisa (195-G-83) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Mikheli Chitashvili (185-G-84) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Jovan Stefanov (208-F-83) of Energy Invest Rustavi
Giorgi Shermadini (216-C-89) of Maccabi Brinkford Tbilisi

All-Newcomers Team
Davit Ioseliani (Maccabi)
Giorgi Nanetashvili (Dinamo)
Akaki Dvalishvili (203-C-91) (Energy)
Davit Gasitashvili (Vita)
Giorgi Elanidze (198-F-91) (TSU)


Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Awards 2007-08 
For the second time in a row, Energy Invest, headed by David Ustiashvili, won the gold medals as a champion of Superleague. In the final, Energy downed Levan Moseshvili's Avia 3:1.
Another dominat performance by Energy Serbian forward Jovan Stefanov (208-F-83, college: Ill.-Chicago), who made season high 39 points in the last game and this time was distuinguished from other by 25 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Giorgi Gamqrelidze (183-G-86) showed solid play as well scoring 20 points. Misha Chochua (192-G-87) replaced accordingly Besik Lezhava (192-G-86) and made 15 points while Mikheli Chitashvili (185-G-84) added 11.
A great last quarter bya team captain Kote Tugushi (193-G-84) almost evened the score (76:77), but in the end it was to much to overcome for Avia and Energy returned as champions.
Avia 76:83 Energy

Tbilisi enjoyed the All Star Game 
David Ustiashvili's team overcame Nugzar Cheishvili's team 134:118 in the All Star Game that was held in the capital of Georgia. It was a real show and a great event in the whole country. Both squads produced an offensive game and the majority of the players could contribute for the teams. Viktor Sanikidze (203-F-86, agency: Life Sports) top-scored for the winners with 41 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. He was named MVP of the Game proving his professional skills and abilities. Ledjava nailed 19, while Zviadi Babiashvili (200-F-78) scored 14. Matiashvili ended up with 29 points and 13 rebounds in the losing effort.
As for the game itself it saw Nugzar Cheishvili's team winning the opening quarter 37:35. They also controlled the rest of the first half and finished the second quarter with 32:27 advantage. Having however 7 points at the half time Nugzar Cheishvili's team could not keep the score for good. David Ustiashvili's team bounced back in the third quarter with 38:27. Another 34:22 stun the opponent as David Ustiashvili's team won the encounter.
In the Slam Dunk contest Viktor Sanikidze won the show being the best in Round 1 and the Final. David Berishvili was the best in the 3-pointer contest finishing with 20 points in the Final.

David Ustiashvili's team Nugzar Cheishvili's team 134:118 (35:37, 27:32, 38:27, 34:22)

David Ustiashvili's team: Giorgi Gamqrelidze (183-G-86) (Energy Invest) 20 minutes, 9 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, Besik Ledjava (Energy Invest) 18 minutes, 19 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steal, Mikheil Berishvili (Vita) 20 minutes, 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, Viktor Sanikidze (Dinamo) 27 minutes, 41 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, Jovan Stefanov (Energy Invest) 8 minutes, 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal. Zviadi Babiashvili (Energy Invest) 11 minutes, 14 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block, Revaz Didia (Energy Invest) 18 minutes, 6 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks, Giorgi Gulisabedashvili (195-G-88, agency: Court Side) (Dinamo) 15 minutes, 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, David Gvimradze (Vita) 16 minutes, 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 blocks, Mikheil Chochua (Energy Invest) 15 minutes, 8 points, 2 rebounds, Mikheli Chitashvili (185-G-84) (Energy Invest) 20 minutes, 10 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal.

Nugzar Cheishvili's team: Mikheil Panchulidze (TSU) 22 minutes, 9 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, David Barbaqadze (TSU) 20 minutes, 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, Richard Matiashvili (210-C-89) (Tbilaviamsheni) 28 minutes, 29 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, Konstantine Tugushi (193-G-84) (Tbilaviamsheni) 21 minutes, 18 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, Shio Khetsuriani (TSU) 21 minutes, 2 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, Irakli Berishvili (Maccabi) 21 minutes, 18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, David Berishvili (TSU) 21 minutes, 9 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, Soso Shermadini (Maccabi) 15 minutes, 9 points, 3 rebounds, Irakli Keidia (TSU) 9 minutes, 5 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, Tornike Niniashvili (Tbilaviamsheni) 11 minutes, 8 points, 6 rebounds, Zurab Korkotadze (Maccabi) 4 minutes, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, Plaside Rodumta (Tbilaviamsheni) did not play.


National Cup:
Final: Tbilaviamsheni – TSU 110-90
Tbilaviamsheni: Nikoladze (30 pts. 5 rbs. 5 asts), Tugushi (23 pts. 11 rbs. 8 asts. 5 stls), Minashvili (22 pts. 4 rbs. 3 asts. 1 stl), Khoshtaria (17 pts. 3 asts. 2 rbs), Matiashvili (14 pts. 12 rbs. 3 asts. 1 blck), Imnadze (2 pts. 1 rb), Kvimsadze (2 pts. 2 asts. 1 rb. 1 stl. 1 blck), Beraia, Moseshvili, Niniashvili, Sukhishvili. Head coach: Levan Moseshvili Assistant: Vadza Mkheidze, Vakhtang Moseshvili
TSU: Barbaqadze (23 pts. 7 rbs. 2 asts. 2 stls), D. Berishvili (17 pts. 8 asts. 3 rbs. 2 stls), Keidia (15 pts. 7 rbs. 2 blcks), Artsividze (13 pts. 3 rbs. 2 asts. 1 stl), Tkeshelashvili (12 pts. 5 rbs. 1 ast), Panchulidze (8 pts. 6 asts. 2 rbs. 2 stls), Kvelashvili (2 pts. 1 rb. 1 stl. 1 blck), B. Nozadze, Ivaneishvili, Khizanishvili. Head coach: Nugzar Cheishvili Assistant: Nugzar Markoishvili
MVP: Giorgi Nikoladze (Tbilaviamsheni) – 38 minutes, 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 fouls, 3 turnovers.



Supercup:
Energy Invest – Tbilaviamsheni 93-88
Energy Invest: Stefanov (25 pts. 12 rbs. 2 asts), Gamqrelidze (15 pts. 6 asts), Babiashvili (15 pts. 5 rbs), Ledzava (13 pts. 4 rbs. 3 asts), Chochua (10 pts. 4 asts), Toujani (8 pts. 4 rbs), Chitashvili (7 pts. 5 rbs. 2 stls). Head coach: David Ustiashvili. Assistant coach: Mikheil Beruashvili.
Tbilaviamsheni: Minashvili (23 pts. 4 rbs), Tugushi (19 pts. 8 rbs. 7 asts. 2 stls), Nikoladze (14 pts. 5 asts), Matiashvili (12 pts. 9 rbs), Rodumta (11 pts. 8 rbs. 4 blcks. 3 asts), Beraia (5 pts. 2 stls), Kvimsadze (4 pts. 6 asts. 3 rbs). Head coach: Levan Moseshvili. Assistant coach: Vadza Mkheidze.
MVP: Jovan Stefanov (Energy Invest) – 35 minutes, 25 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 foul.