Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Awards 2014 - May 18, 2014
Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold 1st Team 2014
Sabat
Schreiner
Trias
Ortega
Diouf
Finals MVP: Taylor Coppenrath (205-F/C-81) of Burgos Player of the Year: Jordi Trias (207-F-80) of Andorra Guard of the Year: Albert Sabat (182-PG-85) of Burgos Forward of the Year: Jordi Trias (207-F-80) of Andorra Center of the Year: Michel Diouf (208-C-89) of Breogan Bosman Player of the Year: Thomas Schreiner (195-PG-87) of Andorra Import Player of the Year: Michel Diouf (208-C-89) of Breogan Domestic Player of the Year: Jordi Trias (207-F-80) of Andorra Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Arteaga (212-C-92) of UCAM Murcia Coach of the Year: Joan Penarroya of Andorra
LEB Gold Round 26: River Andorra clinch regular season title - Apr 5, 2014
The Regular Season in LEB Gold just ended.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked River Andorra (21-5) on the court of third ranked Burgos on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Burgos 91-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of River Andorra. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 91-84. Burgos dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to River Andorra's 40. American-Dominican forward Antonio Pena (204-86, college: Villanova) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 8 rebounds. American-Cape Verdean point guard Jeffrey Xavier (187-85, college: Providence) contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Jordi Trias (207-80) replied with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for River Andorra. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos (19-7) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position having just two points less than leader Andorra. River Andorra at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. Another interesting game for Cocinas.com (13-13) which hosted in Logrono against 5th ranked Oviedo CB (14-12). Eighth ranked Cocinas.com had an easy win 98-82. Forward Joan Tomas (202-92) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Alfredo Ott chipped in 18 points during the contest. Swingman Victor Perez (196-82) responded with 18 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cocinas.com moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Penas Huesca. Oviedo CB lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted Oviedo CB keeps the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Coruna. The game between seventh ranked Lobe Huesca (13-13) and 13th ranked FCB Regal II (5-21) in Huesca on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Lobe Huesca outscored guests from Barcelona 100-64. Nick Washburn notched 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even 20 points by Ludvig Hakanson did not help to save the game for FCB Regal II. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lobe Huesca have a solid three-game winning streak. Lobe Huesca maintains seventh position with 13-13 record, which they share with Cocinas.com. FCB Regal II lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Planasa NV.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 26: Clinicas Rincon was beaten by Breogan on the road 81-75. Melilla won against Forca Lleida on its own court 77-65. Palencia managed to outperform Planasa NV in a road game 72-68. Ourense recorded a loss to Coruna at home 75-88. The most impressive performance of 26th round was 29 points and 6 rebounds by Sean Ogirri of Coruna.
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Leche Rio Breogan (18-8) beat 9th ranked Clinicas Rincon (11-15) in Lugo 81-75 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 81-75. Leche Rio Breogan forced 21 Clinicas Rincon turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Tyrus McGee (188-91, college: Iowa St.) notched 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and power forward Adrian Laso (205-90) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Laso is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 26 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) by Serbian power forward Kenan Karahodzic (209-96) did not help to save the game for Clinicas Rincon. Naturalized Lithuanian forward Tautvydas Sabonis (203-92) added 11 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Leche Rio Breogan maintains fourth position with 18-8 record. Newly promoted Clinicas Rincon keeps the ninth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Forca Lleida. Top scorers: Breogan: T.McGee 19+6reb, A.Laso 15+2reb+4ast, A.Chapela 8+2reb+7ast, A.Bortolussi 8+1reb+1ast, R.Schaftenaar 8+3reb+5ast, M.Diouf 6+7reb Clinicas Rincon: K.Karahodzic 26+1reb, T.Sabonis 11+4reb+3ast, M.Nguirane 8+8reb+1ast, F.Alonso 7, M.Soluade 6+5reb+4ast, V.Ruiz 6+5reb+3ast
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 10th ranked Lleida Basquet (11-15) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Melilla Baloncesto (10-16) 77-65 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Melilla Baloncesto. Lleida Basquet managed to win third quarter 22-9. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a great shooting night for Melilla Baloncesto especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. Melilla Baloncesto looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Hector Manzano (207-80) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Lithuanian center Deividas Busma (212-87, college: Idaho St., agency: Two Points) supported him with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Four Melilla Baloncesto players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds by center Victor Arteaga (212-92) did not help to save the game for Lleida Basquet. Lithuanian forward Osvaldas Matulionis (200-91, agency: Dynamics Global Management) added 14 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Melilla Baloncesto maintains eleventh position with 10-16 record. Loser Lleida Basquet dropped to the ninth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Clinicas Rincon. Top scorers: Melilla: H.Manzano 16+11reb+5ast, D.Brothers 14+2reb+1ast, D.Busma 13+10reb+1ast, J.Durley 10+3reb, E.Almazan 7+4reb+3ast, S.Pino 6+1reb+4ast Forca Lleida: V.Arteaga 21+11reb+1ast, O.Matulionis 14+4reb+2ast, S.Llorente 10+3reb+4ast, J.Sutina 8+3reb, T.Vinson 6+3reb+2ast, A.Llorca 5+3reb+1ast
Very predictable result when second ranked Palencia Baloncesto (20-6) won against bottom-ranked Planasa NV (5-21) in Pamplona 72-68 on Friday. The guests trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 21-8 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Palencia Baloncesto made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Forward Miguel Feliu (199-85) notched 19 points to lead the effort and guard Xavier Forcada (195-88) supported him with 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Even 17 points and 9 rebounds by center David Mesa (202-80) did not help to save the game for Planasa NV. point guard Enrique Suarez (185-83) added 23 points for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Palencia Baloncesto maintains second position with 20-6 record behind leader Andorra. Planasa NV lost third consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. They share the position with FCB Regal II. Top scorers: Palencia: M.Feliu 19+3reb+1ast, X.Forcada 12+4reb+5ast, R.Fornas 11+2reb+2ast, E.Garrido 8+1reb+1ast, G.Rejon 8+9reb+3ast, U.Otegui 4+3reb Planasa NV: E.Suarez 23+3reb, D.Mesa 17+9reb+1ast, J.Bonhome 8+2reb, M.Durchev 6+2reb+1ast, A.Savitski 3+3reb, A.Navajas 3+4reb+1ast
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked River Andorra (21-5) on the court of third ranked Burgos on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Burgos 91-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of River Andorra. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 91-84. Burgos dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to River Andorra's 40. American-Dominican forward Antonio Pena (204-86, college: Villanova) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 8 rebounds. American-Cape Verdean point guard Jeffrey Xavier (187-85, college: Providence) contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Burgos players scored in double figures. Forward Jordi Trias (207-80) replied with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Shaun Green (203-87, college: Utah) added 25 points in the effort for River Andorra. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos (19-7) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position having just two points less than leader Andorra. River Andorra at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. Top scorers: Burgos: A.Pena 20+8reb+1ast, J.Xavier 17+1reb+4ast, M.Mejeris 13+7reb, T.Coppenrath 12+3reb+1ast, A.Sabat 9+4reb+5ast, S.Olmos 8+7reb Andorra: S.Green 25+1reb, J.Trias 15+8reb+4ast, M.Blanch 13+4reb, D.Lopez 9+1reb+3ast, P.Sanchez 7+1reb+1ast, A.Zengotitabengoa 7+3reb+1ast
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Ourense (8-18) lost at home to sixth ranked Leyma Basquet (14-12) 88-75 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Leyma Basquet. Ourense managed to win third quarter 20-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Leyma Basquet dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Ourense's 30. Nigerian-Dominican point guard Sean Ogirri (188-86, college: Wyoming) notched 29 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the effort and forward Javier Lucas (207-86) supported him with 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Leyma Basquet players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds by Ivorian-American Jonathan Kale (204-85, college: Providence) did not help to save the game for Ourense. Forward Eduardo Martinez (202-90) added 15 points for the hosts. Ourense's coach Gonzalo Garcia rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leyma Basquet moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Oviedo. Loser Ourense keeps the twelfth position with 18 games lost. Top scorers: Coruna: S.Ogirri 29+6reb+3ast, J.Lucas 16+3reb+1ast, O.Amoke 12+8reb, M.Cabanas 10+2reb+1ast, O.Herrero 9+2reb+1ast, A.Hernandez 7+2reb+2ast Ourense: J.Kale 21+8reb, E.Martinez 15+2reb, R.Huertas 12+1ast, R.Zamroz 9+1reb, I.Garcia 7+6reb+1ast, P.Rivero 6+3ast
The game between seventh ranked Lobe Huesca (13-13) and 13th ranked FCB Regal II (5-21) in Huesca on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Lobe Huesca outscored guests from Barcelona 100-64. The game without a history. Lobe Huesca led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Lobe Huesca forced 22 FCB Regal II turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Lobe Huesca especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. Lobe Huesca looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American center Nick Washburn (208-91, college: Hillsdale, agency: Duran International) notched 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and power forward Pierre Oriola (206-92) supported him with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Washburn is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Lobe Huesca players scored in double figures. Even 20 points by Swedish point guard Ludvig Hakanson (190-96) did not help to save the game for FCB Regal II. Bosnian-Finnish power forward Emir Sulejmanovic (204-95) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lobe Huesca have a solid three-game winning streak. Lobe Huesca maintains seventh position with 13-13 record, which they share with Cocinas.com. FCB Regal II lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Planasa NV. Top scorers: Penas Huesca: N.Washburn 15+3reb+2ast, J.Romero 13+1reb+1ast, J.Mugica 12+4reb+2ast, M.Grigonis 12, L.Costa 11+2reb+5ast, P.Oriola 10+7reb+3ast FCB Regal II: L.Hakanson 20+3reb+3ast, E.Sulejmanovic 13+5reb+2ast, M.Garcia Antonell 7+1reb, F.Lavina 6+2reb+1ast, X.Moix 4+2reb+1ast, N.Spires 3+3reb+1ast
Another interesting game for Cocinas.com (13-13) which hosted in Logrono against 5th ranked Oviedo CB (14-12). Eighth ranked Cocinas.com had an easy win 98-82. The game was mostly controlled by Cocinas.com. Oviedo CB was better in third quarter 28-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 20-of-23 charity shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Cocinas.com outrebounded Oviedo CB 41-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Oviedo CB's players. Forward Joan Tomas (202-92) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-French guard Alfredo Ott (193-83, college: Dillard) chipped in 18 points during the contest. Swingman Victor Perez (196-82) responded with 18 points and 4 assists and Dutch forward Kevin van Wijk (203-89, college: Valparaiso) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cocinas.com moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Penas Huesca. Oviedo CB lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted Oviedo CB keeps the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Coruna. Top scorers: Cocinas.com: A.Ott 18+3reb+3ast, A.Gospic 14+9reb, Z.Nwogbo 14+4reb, J.Tomas 12+8reb+6ast, A.Ruiz de Galarreta 10+3reb+1ast, M.Uriz 10+2reb+9ast Oviedo: V.Perez 18+3reb+4ast, K.van Wijk 17+8reb, R.Spasojevic 15+2reb, A.Munoz 12+4reb, J.Garcia 10+4reb+1ast, F.Cardenas 4+3reb+6ast
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River Andorra clinch Copa Principe title - Feb 1, 2014
River Andorra - Palencia 77:61
River Andorra celebrated the 2014 Copa Principe title. They overcame Palencia for the trophy. Eric Sanchez (182-PG-82, agency: Dynamics Global Management) and Marc Blanch (195-F-82) scored 16 points each for the winners. Jordi Trias (207-F-80) was named the MVP after the game. Palencia got to the better start. They snatched a 21:14 lead after ten minutes. River Andorra took over in the second quarter. They went on a 19:5 rally and ensured a 33:26 halftime lead. River Andorra maintained the lead throughout the third term. They established a 54:46 advantage at the final intermission. River Andorra kept Palencia at bay throughout the fourth term and sealed the win at the end. Jordi Trias racked up 12 points and 20 rebounds for River Andorra. Urko Otegui (203-F/C-81) responded with 19 points and 8 boards for Palencia. Guillermo Rejon (206-F/C-77), Nicholas Nick Barbour (190-G-89, college: High Point) and Albert Moncasi (209-C-86) netted 8 points each in the loss.
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