OlyBet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League (2009-2010)

LBL Standings
 1. Barons 18-4 
 2. Liepaja 10-12 
 3. Valmiera 10-12 
 4. VEF Riga 7-3 
 5. Ventspils 6-4 
 6. Zemgale 3-19 
 7. Keizarmezs 0-18 
Points Per Game
 Ivars TIMERMANIS
  Barons
  (202-F-82)
  Avg: 18.7
 1. Timermanis, Barons18.7 
 2. Berkis, Keizarmezs18.5 
 3. Davis, Valmiera17.3 
 4. Gulbis, Zemgale16.6 
 5. Kojenets, Liepaja16.5 
 6. Silavs, Keizarmezs16.3 
 7. Efejuku, Barons16.2 
 8. Valeika, Valmiera15.1 
 9. Nelyubov, VEF Riga15.0 
 10. Kisielius, Liepaja14.3 
Rebounds Per Game
 Arturas VALEIKA
  Valmiera
  (206-F-85)
  Avg: 10.5
 1. Valeika, Valmiera10.5 
 2. Kojenets, Liepaja7.9 
 3. Zorin, Barons7.1 
 4. Renfroe, VEF Riga6.6 
 5. Silavs, Keizarmezs6.0 
 6. Rozitis, Zemgale5.5 
 7. Gulbis, Zemgale5.2 
 8. Davis, Valmiera5.2 
 9. Cresnar, Valmiera5.1 
 10. Nelyubov, VEF Riga5.0 
Assists Per Game
 Alex RENFROE
  VEF Riga
  (190-G-86)
  Avg: 6.8
 1. Renfroe, VEF Riga6.8 
 2. Silavs, Keizarmezs5.6 
 3. Jeromanovs, Liepa.4.6 
 4. Sirsnins, Barons4.0 
 5. Vilums, Liepaja3.4 
 6. Bergmanis, Zemgale3.0 
 7. Strelnieks, Ventspils2.9 
 8. Efejuku, Barons2.4 
 9. Valeika, Valmiera2.4 
 10. Kisielius, Liepaja2.3 
Steals Per Game
 Rinalds SIRSNINS
  Barons
  (186-G-85)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Sirsnins, Barons2.5 
 2. Renfroe, VEF Riga2.5 
 3. Bertans, Ventspils2.3 
 4. Silavs, Keizarmezs2.2 
 5. Osins, Keizarmezs2.0 
 6. Strelnieks, Ventspils1.7 
 7. Davis, Valmiera1.7 
 8. Ragsdale, Barons1.6 
 9. Vilums, Liepaja1.6 
 10. Vitols, Barons1.5 
Blocks Per Game
 Jekabs ROZITIS
  Zemgale
  (206-F/C-86)
  Avg: 1.3
 1. Rozitis, Zemgale1.3 
 2. Davis, Valmiera1.2 
 3. Cresnar, Valmiera1.1 
 4. Selakovs, VEF Riga0.9 
 5. Zorin, Barons0.8 
 6. Nelyubov, VEF Riga0.6 
 7. Ferguson, Barons0.6 
 8. Blaus, Ventspils0.6 
 9. Labuckas, VEF Riga0.6 
 10. Valeika, Valmiera0.5 


Barons clinch LBL Gold (Photo:sportacentrs.com)
Season 2009-10
All Games
List of Players
List of Imports
Latvians Abroad
Latvian men teams in Euro cups 2009-2010
 Eurocup:
  • Ventspils: took 4th last place (0-6) in Group H of Regular Season
 EuroChallenge:
  • VEF Riga: took 3rd place (2-4) in Group F of Regular Season
 Baltic League:
  • Keizarmezs: took 5th last place (0-8) in Group C of Challenge Cup Regular Season
  • Liepaja: took 9th place (4-14) in Elite Division Regular Season
  • VEF Riga: took 6th place (8-10) in Elite Division Regular Season, lost to Ventspils in the Quarterfinals
  • Valmiera: took 8th place (5-13) in Elite Division Regular Season
  • Ventspils: took 3rd place (12-6) in Elite Division Regular Season, lost to Zalgiris (LTU) 74-86 in the Semis, lost to Siauliai (LTU) 83-84 in the Semis
  • Zemgale: took 3rd place (4-4) in Group B of Challenge Cup Regular Season
 VTB League:
  • VEF Riga: took 4th last place (0-6) in Group A


Barons 2009-2010
BK Barons Riga 2009-10
Brent Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Kaspars Raiskums
Raiskums
Uvis Helmanis
Helmanis
Ivars Timermanis
Timermanis
Rinalds Sirsnins
Sirsnins
# Name CM (INCH) Pos Bo NAT
2 Ragsdale Brent 192 (6'4'') G 86 USA
8 Raiskums Kaspars 202 (6'8'') F 84 LAT
4 Helmanis Uvis 204 (6'9'') F 72 LAT
9 Timermanis Ivars 202 (6'8'') F 82 LAT
12 Sirsnins Rinalds 186 (6'1'') G 85 LAT
25 Zorin Alexey 208 (6'10'') C 82 RUS
13 Slesers Edijs 186 (6'1'') G 85 LAT
33 Bedritis Klavs 192 (6'4'') G 84 LAT
1 Feldmanis Raimonds 192 (6'4'') G 82 LAT
21 Piternieks Krists 202 (6'8'') G 87 LAT
24 Jaunzems Martins 202 (6'8'') F 86 LAT


Eurobasket.com All-Latvian League awards 2009-10 - Apr 14, 2010 

Eurobasket.com All-Latvian League 1st Team 2010
Aleh Kojenets
Kojenets
Ronalds Zakis
Zakis
Ivars Timermanis
Timermanis
Oritseweyinmi Efejuku
Efejuku
Alex Renfroe
Renfroe

Player of the Year: Ivars Timermanis (202-F-82) of BK Barons Riga
Guard of the Year: Alex Renfroe (190-G-86) of VEF Riga
Forward of the Year: Ivars Timermanis of Barons
Center of the Year: Aleh Kojenets (208-C-77) of Liepajas Lauvas
Newcomer of the Year: Martins Meiers (202-C-91) of Ventspils
Most Improved Player of the Year: Janis Kaufmanis (185-G-89) of Valmiera
Bosman Player of the Year: Uvis Helmanis (204-F-72) of Barons
Import Player of the Year: Daviin Davis (193-F-85) of Valmiera
Domestic Player of the Year: Ivars Timermanis (202-F-82) of Barons
Defensive Player of the Year: Rinalds Sirsnins (186-G-85) of Barons
Coach of the Year: Gatis Melderis of Valmiera

1st Team:
Aleh Kojenets (208-C-77) of Liepajas Lauvas
Ronalds Zakis (207-F/C-87) of BK Ventspils
Ivars Timermanis (202-F-82) of BK Barons Riga
Oritseweyinmi Efejuku (196-G-86) of BK Barons Riga
Alex Renfroe (190-G-86) of VEF Riga

2nd Team:
Kaspars Cipruss (210-C-82) of Valmiera
Juris Andzejevskis (192-F-82) of Valmiera
Daviin Davis of Valmiera
Mareks Jurevicus (198-G/F-85) of Ventspils
Janis Strelnieks (191-G-89) of Ventspils

Honorable Mention:
Janis Kaufmanis of Valmiera
Rinalds Sirsnins of Barons
Salvis Metra (194-G/F-84) of Zemgale
Maris Gulbis (202-F-85) of Zemgale
Kristaps Kanbergs (190-G-88) of Ventspils Augstskola
Edgars Jeromanovs (186-G-86) of Liepaja
Arturas Valeika (206-F-85) of Valmiera
Dairis Bertans (192-G/F-89) of Ventspils

All-Domestic Players Team:
Kaspars Cipruss of Valmiera
Ronalds Zakis of BK Ventspils
Ivars Timermanis of BK Barons Riga
Mareks Jurevicus of Ventspils
Janis Strelnieks of Ventspils

All-Imports Team:
Aleh Kojenets of Liepajas Lauvas
Mateo Kedzo (207-F/C-84) of Ventspils
Daviin Davis of Valmiera
Oritseweyinmi Efejuku of Barons
Alex Renfroe of VEF Riga

All-Bosmans Team:
Uvis Helmanis of Barons
Sandis Amolins (190-G/F-81) of Valmiera
Jevgenijs Kosuskins (200-F-77) of Liepajas Lauvas
Ilmars Bergmanis (184-G-81) of Zemgale
Gatis Jahovics (200-F-84) of VEF Riga

All-Defensive Team:
Martins Skirmants (205-C-77) of Barons
Ronalds Zakis of Ventspils
Juris Andzejevskis of Valmiera
Dairis Bertans of Ventspils
Rinalds Sirsnins of Barons

All-Newcomers Team:
Martins Meiers of Ventspils
Arturs Berzins (204-C-88) of Ventspils
Kristaps Kanbergs of Ventspils Augstskola
Arturs Bremers (187-G-92) of Barons/Ridzene
Arturs Duselis (198-F-89) of Barons/Ridzene   



Barons clinch LBL title - May 28, 2010

Barons - VEF Riga 78:71
Barons are crowned the LBL champions! They held off VEF Riga in the decisive seventh game of the championship series to claim the trophy. Oritseweyinmi Efejuku (196-G-86, college: Providence) knocked down 19 points to lead the hosts.
Barons quickly jumped into the lead. They enjoyed a 15:11 advantage midway through the opening stanza. But VEF Riga cut the margin and trailed by just two points at the first intermission 18:20. However the second frame belonged to the visitors. Barons committed too many mistakes allowing VEF Riga to step in charge. Alex Renfroe (190-G-86, college: Belmont) allowed VEF Riga to take a 34:33 lead at the main break. Barons tipped off the second half with seven straight points to return the lead. Barons maintained the lead and sealed the third quarter outcome at 50:43. Barons boosted the margin at 13-point mark in the fourth stanza. But VEF Riga refused to surrender. They cut the deficit at just three points 68:71 but it was as close as they could get. Barons sealed the game with a 7:3 run and celebrated the title. Rinalds Sirsnins (186-G-85, agency: Promotex) nailed 15 points for Barons. Aigars Vitols (192-G-76, agency: Stanley International) finished with 12 points for the winners. Alex Renfroe answered with 23 points for VEF Riga. Taj McCullough (201-F-86, college: Winthrop) delivered 18 points in the losing effort.

Barons: Oritseweyinmi Efejuku 19, Rinalds Sirsnins 15, Aigars Vitols 12
VEF Riga: Alex Renfroe 23, Taj McCullough 18



Latvian League All-Stars Roster - Feb 20, 2010

East
4 Uvis Helmanis (204-F-72, agency: Stanley International)
5 Juris Andzejevskis (192-F-82)
8 Ingus Bankevics (195-G/F-85, agency: FCM)
9 Ivars Timermanis (202-F-82)
10 Sandis Valters (193-G/F-78, agency: Arik Krayn Services)
11 Oritseweyinmi Efejuku (196-G-86, college: Providence)
12 Alex Renfroe (190-G-86, college: Belmont)
12 Daviin Davis (193-F-85, college: Weber St.)
15 Kaspars Cipruss (210-C-82)
33 Andrejs Selakovs (210-C-88)
Head coach: Valdis Valters
Assistant: Edgars Teteris , Gatis Melderis

West
5 Ugis Vilums (191-G-79)
8 Mareks Jurevicus (198-G/F-85)
8 Maris Gulbis (192-F-81)
12 Klavs Ansons (202-C-83)
13 Janis Strelnieks (191-G-89)
13 Laimis Kisielius (203-F-85, college: William & Mary)
13 Salvis Metra (194-G/F-84)
20 Lauris Blaus (204-C-90)
21 Ernests Kalve (200-F-87)
45 Dairis Bertans (192-G/F-89)
Head coach: Silvano Poropat (agency: FCM )
Assistant: Armands Misus , Varis Krumins