Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Awards 2018 - Jun 19, 2018
Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga 1st Team 2018
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Player of the Year: Luke Sikma (203-F-89) of ALBA Guard of the Year: Philip Scrubb (191-G-92) of Fraport SKY Forward of the Year: Luke Sikma (203-F-89) of ALBA Center of the Year: John Bryant (210-C-87) of Giessen 46ers Newcomer of the Year: DeAndre Lansdowne (187-G-89) of Braunschweig Bosman Player of the Year: Marius Grigonis (198-F-94) of ALBA Import Player of the Year: Thomas Walkup (193-G/F-92) of Ludwigsburg Most Improved Player: Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann (208-C-90) of Fraport SKY Domestic Player of the Year: Robin Benzing (208-F-89) of Wuerzburg Defensive Player of the Year: Quantez Robertson (188-G-84) of Fraport SKY Coach of the Year: Garcia Aito Reneses of ALBA
Bayern Munich claimed BBL title. They overcame ALBA Berlin in the decisive fifth game of the championship series to lift the trophy. The game was mostly controlled by Bayern Muenchen. ALBA Berlin managed to win fourth quarter 24-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Bayern Muenchen dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to ALBA Berlin's 22 and made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Bayern Muenchen looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by ALBA Berlin's players. The best player for the winners was naturalized Bosnian Nihad Djedovic (196-90, agency: BeoBasket) who scored 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American guard Jared Cunningham (194-91, college: Oregon St., agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. American swingman Spencer Butterfield (190-92, college: Utah St., agency: 3Eye) produced 29 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import point guard Peyton Siva (183-90, college: Louisville) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five Bayern Muenchen and four ALBA Berlin players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: B.Muenchen: N.Djedovic 19+2reb+2ast, J.Cunningham 16+1reb+5ast, D.Booker 14+5reb+1ast, D.Barthel 12+5reb+2ast, V.Lucic 12+5reb, R.Redding 11+2reb+6ast ALBA: S.Butterfield 29+5reb+1ast, N.Giffey 13+1reb+1ast, P.Siva 12+2reb+4ast, L.Sikma 10+4reb+3ast, J.Saibou 8+3reb, M.Grigonis 8+2reb+4ast
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Bayern Munchen conquer German Cup in Ulm - Feb 18, 2018
Bayern Munchen - Alba Berlin 80:75
Bayern Munchen conquered German Cup in Ulm as they edged Alba Berlin 80:75. The latter looked better in the first half and came up with two narrow wins in the first two quarters.Moreover they posted a 21-18 run in the third period for a 5-point lead with 10 minutes to go. Bayern took back the lead and completed the comeback with less than two minutes left in the game. After a massive 26-16 surge, they managed to post an 80-75 win. Jared Cunningham (194-G-91, college: Oregon St., agency: BeoBasket) top-scored with 27 points and Reggie Redding (195-F/G-88, college: Villanova) added 13 points. Vladimir Lucic (201-SF-89, agency: BeoBasket) had 12, whilst Peyton Siva (183-PG-90, college: Louisville) finished with 11 points and 7 assists and 7 turnovers for the losing side. In the game for the 3rd place Ratiopharm Ulm edged Bayreuth 81-79.
Team International celebrate victory in 2018 All-Star Game - Jan 14, 2018
Team International - Team National 145:132
Team International earned victory in a traditional AllStar Game held in Bonn. Peyton Siva (183-PG-90, college: Louisville) scored 23 points to lead the winners. He was trumped the MVP. Team International dominated throughout the first half. They grabbed a 33:29 lead after the opening frame. The margin grew at 10-point mark at halftime 74:64. Team National however erased the deficit in the third term. The teams entered the final period tied at 104. Team International erupted for 41 points in the fourth frame and sealed the victory. Devin Booker (205-C-91, college: Clemson) delivered 22 points, while T Lewis and Scott Eatherton (203-F/C-91, college: Northeastern, agency: BeoBasket) added 16 points each for the winners. Team National answered with 20 points from Saibou. Ismet Akpinar (190-PG-95, agency: BeoBasket) banked in 16 points. Jamar Abrams (201-G/F-89, college: E.Carolina, agency: Inception Sports) celebrated Slam Dunk Contest victory, while Maodo Lo (191-G-92, college: Columbia) was the best in the Three-Point Shootout Contest. Hendrik Drescher (204-PF-00) was named the MVP of the NBBL All-Star Game. He scored 22 points to lead Team North past Team South 88:79.
German Bundesliga All-Star Game 2018 Roster - Jan 23, 2018
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