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OlyBet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League (2017-2018)

2016-17

2018-19

The league merged in 2018 with Estonian KML league and changed its name from Latvian Basketball League (LBL) to Olybet Latvian Estonian Basketball League

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LBL Standings

1. Ventspils		26-3
2. Jurmala		22-7
3. BK Ogre		20-9
4. VEF Riga		19-4
5. Betsafe/Liepaja		8-20
6. Jekabpils		8-21
7. LU		8-21
8. Valka/Valga		6-10
9. Valmiera		4-25

Season 2017-2018

All Games
List of Players
List of Imports
Abroad
Stats

LBL All-Stars nip KML All-Stars in Tallinn

Player of the week

Andrejs Selakovs
  Jurmala
  (207-C-115)

Points Per Game

Viktors ILJINS
  Valmiera
  (212-C-91)
  Avg: 18.3

1. Iljins, Valmiera	18.3
2. Jaunzems, LU	15.8
3. Kaufmanis, Valmiera	14.8
4. Jurevicus, Betsafe/.	14.8
5. Domarkas, Jekab.	14.6
6. Leimanis, Betsafe/.	13.7
7. Poznaks, BK Ogre	13.5
8. Krastins, Betsafe/.	13.1
9. Birkans, LU	13.0
10. Lasenbergs, Valka/Va.	12.7

Rebounds Per Game

Viktors ILJINS
  Valmiera
  (212-C-91)
  Avg: 10.7

1. Iljins, Valmiera	10.7
2. Benjamin, Betsafe/.	8.7
3. Krestinin, Jurmala	7.1
4. Aleksejevs, Jekabpils	7.0
5. Jaunzems, LU	6.4
6. Raadik, Valka/Valga	6.2
7. Mejeris, VEF Riga	6.0
8. Hamilton, Ventspils	5.9
9. Dargais, BK Ogre	5.8
10. Jonats, Jurmala	5.8

Assists Per Game

Alexander PEREZ KAUFMANN
  VEF R.
  (191-PG-93)
  Avg: 5.9

1. Perez-K., VEF R.	5.9
2. Sirsnins, BK Ogre	5.8
3. Birkans, LU	5.5
4. Brown, VEF Riga	5.2
5. Elksnis, Valmiera	5.1
6. Ubilla, Ventspils	4.9
7. Domarkas, Jekab.	4.6
8. Vitols, BK Ogre	4.4
9. Jeromanovs, Jurma.	4.3
10. Leimanis, Betsafe/.	4.2

Steals Per Game

Linards JAUNZEMS
  LU
  (198-F-95)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Jaunzems, LU	2.2
2. Hamilton, Ventspils	1.9
3. Jeromanovs, Jurma.	1.7
4. Strelnieks, Jurmala	1.7
5. Sirsnins, BK Ogre	1.6
6. Perez-K., VEF R.	1.5
7. Krestinin, Jurmala	1.4
8. Pinete, Jurmala	1.4
9. Antrops, BK Ogre	1.3
10. Leimanis, Betsafe/.	1.2

Blocks Per Game

Viktors ILJINS
  Valmiera
  (212-C-91)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Iljins, Valmiera	1.6
2. Selakovs, Jurmala	1.2
3. Benjamin, Betsafe/.	1.1
4. Mejeris, VEF Riga	1.0
5. Krestinin, Jurmala	0.9
6. Gromovs, VEF Riga	0.9
7. Cavars, VEF Riga	0.8
8. Niedra, BK Ogre	0.8
9. Mezulis, LU	0.7
10. Bruesewitz, Ventspils	0.6

Latvian men teams in Euro cups 2017-2018

FIBA Europe Cup:

Ventspils

Baltic League:

VTB League:

VEF Riga

European Youth Basketball League:

Adidas Next Generation Tournament:

VEF Riga U18

Ventspils earn LBL title (Photo: LBL)

BK Ventspils 2017-18

#	Name	CM (INCH)	Pos	Bo	NAT
13	Ubilla Emanuel	188 (6'2'')	PG	86
31	Bruesewitz Mike	201 (6'7'')	F	90
33	Ikovlev Denis	200 (6'7'')	F	86
27	Jucikas Julius	205 (6'9'')	C/F	89
9	Lomazs Rihards	187 (6'2'')	G	96
2	Burnett Dominez	196 (6'5'')	F	92
17	Freimanis Roberts	204 (6'9'')	F/C	91
22	Gulbis Maris	200 (6'7'')	F	85
30	Zakis Rolandas	206 (6'9'')	F/C	87
7	Jakovics Ingus	188 (6'2'')	PG	93
21	Skele Aigars	192 (6'4'')	F	92
35	Kilps Kristaps	194 (6'5'')	SG	1
8	Gutmanis Davis	195 (6'5'')	F	97
Head Coach: Roberts Stelmahers Coach Assistant: Kaspars Rumnieks Coach Assistant: Akselis Vairogs Coach Assistant: Gints Fogels

Eurobasket.com All-Latvian League Awards 2018 - Jun 7, 2018

Eurobasket.com All-Latvian League 1st Team 2018

Sirsnins

Perez Kaufmann

Mejeris

Skele

Iljins

Finals MVP: Aigars Skele (192-F-92) of Ventspils
Player of the Year: Aigars Skele (192-F-92) of Ventspils
Guard of the Year: Alexander Perez Kaufmann (191-PG-93) of VEF Riga
Forward of the Year: Aigars Skele (192-F-92) of Ventspils
Center of the Year: Viktors Iljins (212-C-91) of Valmiera
Import Player of the Year: Alexander Perez Kaufmann (191-PG-93) of VEF Riga
Domestic Player of the Year: Aigars Skele (192-F-92) of Ventspils
Coach of the Year: Roberts Stelmahers of Ventspils

1st Team
PG: Rinalds Sirsnins (186-PG-85) of BK Ogre
PG: Alexander Perez Kaufmann (191-PG-93) of VEF Riga
F: Mareks Mejeris (207-F-91) of VEF Riga
F: Aigars Skele (192-F-92) of Ventspils
C: Viktors Iljins (212-C-91) of Valmiera

2nd Team
PG: Edgars Jeromanovs (186-PG-86) of Jurmala
PG: Ken Brown (180-PG-89) of VEF Riga
PG: Emanuel Ubilla (188-PG-86) of Ventspils
F: Janis Poznaks (203-F-83) of BK Ogre
F: Denis Krestinin (202-F-94) of Jurmala

Honorable Mention
Marcis Vitols (186-PG-92) of BK Ogre
Mareks Jurevicus (197-G/F-85) of Betsafe/Liepaja
Renars Birkans (184-PG-97) of LU
Linards Jaunzems (198-F-95) of LU
Jurijs Aleksejevs (202-C-85) of Jekabpils
Rain Raadik (208-C-89) of Valga
Rolandas Zakis (206-F/C-87) of Ventspils
Janis Kaufmanis (186-PG-89) of Valmiera
Rihards Lomazs (187-G-96) of Ventspils

All-Domestic Players Team
PG: Edgars Jeromanovs (186-PG-86) of Jurmala
PG: Rinalds Sirsnins (186-PG-85) of BK Ogre
F: Mareks Mejeris (207-F-91) of VEF Riga
F: Aigars Skele (192-F-92) of Ventspils
C: Viktors Iljins (212-C-91) of Valmiera

All-Imports Team
PG: Alexander Perez Kaufmann (191-PG-93) of VEF Riga
PG: Ken Brown (180-PG-89) of VEF Riga
PG: Emanuel Ubilla (188-PG-86) of Ventspils
F: Dominez Burnett (196-F-92) of Ventspils
F: Mike Bruesewitz (201-F-90) of Ventspils

Ventspils earn LBL title - Jun 6, 2018

VEF Riga - Ventspils 78-81

Ventspils are crowned LBL champions. They upset VEF Riga in Game 6 of the title series to lift the trophy. The guests trailed by 7 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 8-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 81-78. 27 personal fouls committed by VEF Riga helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Aigars Skele (192-92) who scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. He was named the Finals MVP. Lithuanian power forward Julius Jucikas (205-89, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 15 points. Four Ventspils players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Ken Brown (180-89, college: Philander Smith, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 22 points and Mexican point guard Alexander Perez-Kaufmann (191-93, agency: Pro Sports) added 16 points respectively.
Top scorers:
VEF Riga: K.Brown 22+1reb+2ast, A.Perez Kaufmann 16+4reb+2ast, K.Vecvagars 13+3reb+2ast, P.Carter 7+8reb, A.Ate 7+3reb, K.Berzins 5+5reb+1ast
Ventspils: J.Jucikas 15+3reb, A.Skele 12+7reb+5ast, R.Lomazs 12+3reb+2ast, D.Burnett 10+4reb+1ast, D.Ikovlev 9+6reb, E.Ubilla 8+1reb+2ast

LBL All-Stars nip KML All-Stars in Tallinn - Feb 16, 2018

KML All-Stars - LBL All-Stars 126:127 (OT)

LBL All-Stars earned a narrow victory in the exciting KML/LBL All-Star Game held in Tallinn tonight. Roberts Freimanis (204-F/C-91, college: BS Liepaja) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the LBL selection.
LBL All-Stars jumped to a 41:33 lead after the opening quarter. They boosted the margin at 16-point mark at the interval 73:57. But KML All-Stars picked up the tempo in the second half. They went on a 33:19 rally in the fourth term to force overtime. LBL All-Stars however snatched the win with a 6:5 run in the extra period. Toms Leimanis (190-PG-94) had 17 points, while Alexander Perez Kaufmann (191-PG-93, agency: Pro Sports) provided 15 points in the win. Isaiah Briscoe (191-PG-96, college: Kentucky) answered with game-high 39 points for KML All-Stars. Kristo Saage (186-PG-85) chipped in 19 points in the defeat.

Latvian-Estonian All-Star Game Rosters 2018 - Feb 19, 2018

LBL All-Stars Starting Five

Jeromanovs

Skele

Miglinieks

Freimanis

Aleksejevs

Edgars Jeromanovs (186-PG-86)
Aigars Skele (192-F-92)
Kristaps Miglinieks (196-G-90)
Roberts Freimanis (204-F/C-91)
Jurijs Aleksejevs (202-C-85)
Alexander Perez Kaufmann (191-PG-93)
Marcis Vitols (183-PG-92)
Toms Leimanis (190-PG-94)
Janis Kaufmanis (186-PG-89)
Haralds Karlis (198-G-91)
Linards Jaunzems (198-F-95)
Mareks Mejeris (207-F-91)
Viktors Iljins (212-C-91)

HC: Roberts Stelmahers
AC: Janis Gailitis
AC: Martins Gulbis

KML All-Stars Starting Five

Briscoe

Talts

Kangur

Simmons

Sutt

Isaiah Briscoe (191-PG-96)
Janar Talts (206-PF-83)
Kristjan Kangur (201-SF-82)
Cedric Simmons (206-F/C-86)
Saimon Sutt (200-F/G-95)
Kristo Saage (186-PG-85)
Egert Haller (192-G-95)
Sten Olmre (192-SG-95)
Indrek Kajupank (200-F-88)
Devonte Upson (206-F-93)
Mihkel Kirves (190-F-96)
Bamba Fall (217-C-86)
Dominique Hawkins (183-PG-94)

HC: Donaldas Kairys
AC: Priit Vene
AC: Kristaps Zeids