Estudiantes - Lleida 70-85

Lleida opened the game with a 14-0 run and never looked back en route to the LEB Oro playoff title. They outgunned Estudiantes to clinch Liga Endesa promotion. The game was mostly controlled by Lleida. Estudiantes managed to win third quarter 27-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lleida dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes' 20. Lleida had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Lleida made 7 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Estudiantes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. South Sudanese-American power forward Kur Kuath (208-1998, college: Marquette) fired 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Serbian forward Djordje Simeunovic (201-1995, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. American Johnny Dee (183-1992, college: San Diego) produced 25 points and Argentinian center Francisco Caffaro (216-2000, college: Santa Clara) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes: J.Dee 25+3reb+3ast, F.Caffaro 12+5reb, G.Ferrando 9+3reb+2ast, F.Alonso 6+4reb+1ast, T.Leimanis 5+3reb, S.Rodriguez 5+1reb+2ast
Lleida: D.Simeunovic 16+5reb+2ast, K.Kuath 16+8reb, C.Krutwig 11+5reb+2ast, K.Hasbrouck 9+4reb+4ast, O.Matulionis 9+5reb+2ast, D.Brito 7+6reb+1ast

Finals MVP: Kur Kuath (208-F/C-1998) of Lleida
Player of the Year: Ingus Jakovics (186-PG-1993) of Coruna
Guard of the Year: Ingus Jakovics (186-PG-1993) of Coruna
Forward of the Year: Tanner McGrew (203-F-1993) of Fuenlabrada
Center of the Year: Ivan Aurrecoechea (204-C/F-1995) of Gipuzkoa
Import Player of the Year: Ingus Jakovics (186-PG-1993) of Coruna
Domestic Player of the Year: Ivan Aurrecoechea (204-C/F-1995) of Gipuzkoa
Defensive Player of the Year: Kur Kuath (208-F/C-1998) of Lleida
Coach of the Year: Diego Epifanio of Coruna

First Team
Ingus Jakovics (186-PG-1993) of Coruna
Alex Barcello (188-G-1998) of Gipuzkoa
Mirza Bulic (207-SF-1992) of Cantabria
Tanner McGrew (203-F-1993) of Fuenlabrada
Ivan Aurrecoechea (204-C/F-1995) of Gipuzkoa

Second Team
Eddy Polanco (193-PG-1994) of Real Betis
Brad Davison (193-G-1999) of Alicante
Oscar Alvarado (184-PG-1991) of Melilla
Kevin Larsen (208-C-1993) of Estudiantes
Victor Arteaga (212-C-1992) of Menorca

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Rodriguez

Alonso

Arroyo-Varela

Corbalan

Huskic

Kuath

Fischer

Nwogbo

Gudmundsson

Cremo

Hannah

Lapornik

Honorable Mention
Joaquin Rodriguez (198-F-1999) of Real Betis
Francis Alonso (191-SG-1996) of Estudiantes
Ignacio Arroyo-Varela (190-G-2000) of Lleida
Gonzalo Corbalan (193-G/F-2002) of Burgos SP
Goran Huskic (210-C-1992) of Coruna
Kur Kuath (208-F/C-1998) of Lleida
Luke Fischer (211-C-1994) of Burgos SP
Lotanna Nwogbo (205-F/C-1993) of Valladolid
Jon Axel Gudmundsson (195-G-1996) of Alicante
Joe Cremo (193-G-1996) of Burgos T.
Clevin Hannah (179-G-1987) of Menorca
Miha Lapornik (194-G-1993) of Burgos SP

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Aurrecoechea

Alvarado

Arteaga

Alonso

Nicolau

All-Domestic Players Team
Ivan Aurrecoechea (204-C/F-1995) of Gipuzkoa
Oscar Alvarado (184-PG-1991) of Melilla
Victor Arteaga (212-C-1992) of Menorca
Francis Alonso (191-SG-1996) of Estudiantes
Javier Nicolau (208-C/F-1997) of Clavijo

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Jakovics

Davison

Barcello

Bulic

McGrew

All-Imports Team
Ingus Jakovics (186-PG-1993) of Coruna
Brad Davison (193-G-1999) of Alicante
Alex Barcello (188-G-1998) of Gipuzkoa
Mirza Bulic (207-SF-1992) of Cantabria
Tanner McGrew (203-F-1993) of Fuenlabrada

The Regular Season in LEB Gold just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

LEB Gold top team - Coruna (27-8) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat sixteenth ranked Melilla (10-24) 80-74. Coruna outrebounded Melilla 41-27 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Melilla helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Cuban swingman Yunio Barrueta (196-1993, college: Barry, agency: BIG) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Senegalese center Atoumane Diagne (215-1998) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. At the losing side forward Guillem Arcos (194-2000) responded with 16 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Coruna have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 27-8 record. Melilla at the other side keeps the sixteenth place with 24 games lost.
The game in Alicante was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Burgos SP (26-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Alicante (19-15). Burgos SP defeated Alicante 83-73. Bosnian swingman Edin Atic (201-1997) notched 11 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Dusan Ristic supported him with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Even 16 points by American guard Brad Davison (193-1999, college: Wisconsin) did not help to save the game for Alicante. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Burgos SP have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 26-8 record behind leader Coruna, which they share with Lleida. Alicante lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 15 games lost.
A very close game took place in Castellon between Castello and Cantabria. Sixteenth ranked Castello (11-23) got a very close home victory over 14th ranked Cantabria (11-23). Castello managed to escape with a 3-point win 92-89 in the game for the fourteenth place. Viny Okouo fired a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Brandon Tabb produced 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Castello moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with defeated Cantabria. Cantabria lost fourth consecutive game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 34: bottom-ranked Clavijo was destroyed by Burgos T. on the opponent's court 110-76. Lleida outscored Menorca in a home game 105-70. Valladolid was rolled over Fuenlabrada on the road 85-58. Ourense was defeated by Gipuzkoa on its own court 76-87. Estudiantes beat Oviedo in Madrid 75-61. Real Betis won against Caceres at home 80-62.



Alicante - Burgos SP 73-83

The game in Alicante was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Burgos SP (26-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Alicante (19-15). Burgos SP defeated Alicante 83-73. Burgos SP players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Bosnian swingman Edin Atic (201-1997) notched 11 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Serbian center Dusan Ristic (213-1995, college: Arizona) supported him with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Even 16 points by American guard Brad Davison (193-1999, college: Wisconsin) did not help to save the game for Alicante. Naturalized Bulgarian forward Konstantin Kostadinov (203-2003) added 9 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Burgos SP have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 26-8 record behind leader Coruna, which they share with Lleida. Alicante lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Burgos SP: A.Barrera 15+1reb+2ast, E.Atic 11+3reb+7ast, M.Speight 10+3reb, D.Ristic 10+11reb, R.Rogic 8+1reb+7ast, J.Millan 8+3reb+1ast
Alicante: B.Davison 16+3reb+3ast, T.Harris 12+1reb+1ast, K.Kostadinov 9+8reb+1ast, A.Ventura 9+2reb+1ast, B.Richard 7+2reb+3ast, S.Barro 5+3reb+1ast

Burgos T. - Clavijo 110-76

Very expected game when 18th ranked Clavijo (5-29) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked Burgos T. (25-9) 110-76 on Friday. Burgos T. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Clavijo's 34 and made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Clavijo 47-25 including a 36-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Gerard Jofresa (183-2001) fired 18 points for the winners. Swingman Mario Saint-Supery (194-2006) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Burgos T. players scored in double figures. German center Yasin Kolo (208-1992, college: Bellarmine) produced 13 points and 7 rebounds and guard Alex Urtasun (193-1984) added 15 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Burgos T. maintains fifth position with 25-9 record. Clavijo lost fifth consecutive game. Clavijo at the other side, also newcomer in the league, stay dead last with 29 lost games.
Top scorers:
Burgos T.: J.Gerard 18+3reb+2ast, S.Mario 15+6reb+2ast, R.Vila 13+6reb+2ast, J.Diaz 13+3reb+2ast, R.Seoane 12+6reb, H.Sergi 11+3reb+1ast
Clavijo: A.Urtasun 15, Y.Kolo 13+7reb+1ast, T.Kevin 10+1reb, J.Nicolau 8+2reb, A.Norris 7+2reb+2ast, A.Moreno 5

Castello - Cantabria 92-89

A very close game took place in Castellon between Castello and Cantabria. Sixteenth ranked Castello (11-23) got a very close home victory over 14th ranked Cantabria (11-23). Castello managed to escape with a 3-point win 92-89 in the game for the fourteenth place. Castello dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Cantabria's 30. Castello looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. DR Congolese center Viny Okouo (214-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Argentinian-Italian center Gonzalo Bressan (205-2001) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Castello players scored in double figures. American guard Brandon Tabb (193-1995, college: BCU) produced 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and Bosnian Mirza Bulic (207-1992) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Castello moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with defeated Cantabria. Cantabria lost fourth consecutive game.
Top scorers:
Castello: V.Okouo 26+12reb+5ast, G.Bressan 18+6reb+2ast, J.Faner 14+6ast, C.Hermanson 12+2reb+1ast, D.Manchon 8+2reb+4ast, J.Franch 7+2reb+3ast
Cantabria: B.Tabb 34+7reb+2ast, M.Bulic 11+6reb+3ast, R.Lisboa 10+5reb+3ast, K.Urban 9+1reb+1ast, F.Sierra 6+5reb, E.Aitor 6+4reb+1ast

Lleida - Menorca 105-70

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Lleida (26-8) smashed at home 11th ranked Menorca (14-20) 105-70 on Friday. Lleida shot 61.4 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 61.9 percentage. Lleida looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Menorca's players. American guard Kenny Hasbrouck (191-1986, college: Siena, agency: Interperformances) fired 20 points and 5 assists (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!) for the winners. The other American import center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) chipped in 18 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Lleida players scored in double figures. American guard Eric Demers (185-1997, college: Gordon, agency: Helping Ballers) produced 17 points and Senegalese-American guard Clevin Hannah (179-1987, college: Wichita St.) added 10 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lleida have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Burgos SP. Newly promoted Menorca keeps the eleventh position with 20 games lost. They share it with Ourense.
Top scorers:
Lleida: K.Hasbrouck 20+3reb+5ast, C.Krutwig 18+3reb+2ast, J.Lobo 16+2reb+1ast, K.Kuath 14+3reb+1ast, V.Rafa 9+4reb+7ast, O.Matulionis 8+2reb
Menorca: E.Demers 17+1reb+1ast, C.Hannah 10+1reb+5ast, R.Javier 9, O.Lo 7+5reb+2ast, A.Sanz 7+2reb+4ast, D.Alderete 7+1reb

Fuenlabrada - Valladolid 85-58

There was a minor upset in Madrid where 8th ranked Valladolid (18-16) was rolled over by tenth ranked Fuenlabrada (16-18) 85-58 on Friday. Fuenlabrada made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Valladolid turnovers. American forward Tanner McGrew (203-1993, college: WVWC) fired 14 points for the winners. Serbian-Croatian guard Petar Aranitovic (194-1994, agency: AltusBasket) chipped in 14 points. Four Fuenlabrada players scored in double figures. American guard Devin Schmidt (193-1994, college: Delta St.) produced 20 points and Estonian Jaan Puidet (192-1992, agency: Players Group) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fuenlabrada maintains tenth position with 16-18 record. Valladolid lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada: E.Duran 14+3reb+1ast, T.McGrew 14+4reb+2ast, P.Aranitovic 14+4reb+2ast, A.Abu 13+1reb, J.Swing 8+4reb, J.van Zegeren 8+3reb
Valladolid: D.Schmidt 20+1reb+1ast, L.Nwogbo 14+4reb, J.Puidet 9+6reb+5ast, M.Kovacevic 6+2reb+2ast, M.Zigmantavicius 4+1reb+1ast, S.De La Fuente 3

Ourense - Gipuzkoa 76-87

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Gipuzkoa (23-11) beat on the road 11th ranked Ourense (14-20) 87-76 on Friday. Gipuzkoa outrebounded Ourense 35-22 including 27 on the defensive glass. Guard Xavi Oroz (192-1996) fired 10 points and 8 assists for the winners. Croatian center Aleksandar Marcius (208-1990, college: DePaul) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Five Gipuzkoa players scored in double figures. Point guard Javier Santana (190-1999) produced 9 points and 8 assists and Jamaican center Romaro Gill (218-1994, college: Seton Hall) added 16 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gipuzkoa maintains sixth position with 23-11 record. Loser Ourense keeps the eleventh place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Menorca.
Top scorers:
Gipuzkoa: A.Zubizarreta 13+1reb+1ast, A.Martinez 12+5reb+2ast, X.Oroz 10+4reb+8ast, A.Marcius 10+9reb+1ast, A.Manex 10+4reb, M.Motos 9+1reb+3ast
Ourense: R.Gill 16+3reb, A.Peter-McNeilly 15+1reb+1ast, M.Kacinas 14+1reb, J.Santana 9+3reb+8ast, S.Rodriguez 8+3reb+3ast, U.Mendicote 5+2reb+1ast

Oviedo - Estudiantes 61-75

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Oviedo (13-21) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Estudiantes (26-9) 75-61 on Friday. Argentinian center Francisco Caffaro (216-2000, college: Santa Clara) fired 10 points for the winners. Point guard Adams Sola (193-2000) chipped in 6 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Hugo Lopez (209-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and American forward Tanner Stuckman (206-1997, college: Quincy, agency: Helping Ballers) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Estudiantes have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 26-9 record. Loser Oviedo keeps the thirteenth place with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes: T.Leimanis 10+2reb, F.Caffaro 10+3reb+1ast, F.Alonso 9+1reb+1ast, A.Wintering 8+1reb+2ast, J.Dee 8+2reb+2ast, A.Murphy 6+1reb
Oviedo: L.Hugo 12+13reb+3ast, T.Stuckman 12+4reb, M.Marti 8+5reb+2ast, M.Sanz 7+3reb, F.Amarante 6+2reb+2ast, C.Robert 5+5reb+1ast

Real Betis - Caceres 80-62

No shocking result in a game in Sevilla where ninth ranked Real Betis (17-17) won against 17th ranked Caceres (6-28) 80-62 on Friday. American-Dominican point guard Eddy Polanco (193-1994, college: SE Louisiana, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 26 points for the winners. Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (198-1999, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. British forward Ashley Hamilton (201-1988, college: LMU) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and Serbian center Darko Balaban (210-1989, agency: Helping Ballers) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Betis have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 17-17 record. Caceres lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 28 games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Betis: E.Polanco 26+3reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 15+5reb+6ast, H.Ondrej 10+4reb+1ast, P.Almazan 9+2reb, D.Adria 7+6reb+1ast, B.De Bisschop 3+8reb
Caceres: A.Hamilton 17+6reb, D.Balaban 9+9reb+2ast, R.Raitanen 9+5reb, M.Nuga 6+3reb+3ast, G.Gantt 5+2ast, P.Carreno 5+3reb

Melilla - Coruna 74-80

LEB Gold top team - Coruna (27-8) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat sixteenth ranked Melilla (10-24) 80-74. Coruna outrebounded Melilla 41-27 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Melilla helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Cuban swingman Yunio Barrueta (196-1993, college: Barry, agency: BIG) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Senegalese center Atoumane Diagne (215-1998) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. Four Coruna players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Guillem Arcos (194-2000) responded with 16 points and 6 assists and American forward Hasan Varence (198-1997, college: Ohio Dominican) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Coruna have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 27-8 record. Melilla at the other side keeps the sixteenth place with 24 games lost.
Top scorers:
Coruna: Y.Barrueta 19+5reb, A.Diagne 13+7reb, A.Font 11+4reb+1ast, S.Petersen 10+6ast, A.Galan 7+4reb+2ast, J.Ingus 6+4reb+3ast
Melilla: G.Arcos 16+1reb+6ast, H.Varence 14+8reb, P.Van Dyke 10+2reb+1ast, G.Mulero 9+2reb+4ast, B.Douvier 8+3reb, A.Marjanovic 7+3reb+1ast

Estudiantes - Coruna 80-72

Estudiantes are 2024 Copa Pricesa champions. They beat Leyma Coruna for the trophy. Alec Wintering (183-PG-1995, college: Portland) scored 16 points to lead the winners.
The teams were tied at 21 after ten minutes. But Estudiantes surged ahead in the second frame. They grabbed a 42-38 halftime advantage. Coruna limited their opponents to just 11 points in the third term to eke out a one-point lead at the final break. Estudiantes unloaded 27 points in the fourth stanza and managed to get away with the victory at the end. Toms Leimanis (190-PG-1994) tossed in 15 points for Estudiantes. Goran Huskic (210-C-1992, college: Howard Col., TX) answered with 20 points for Coruna. Alejandro Galan (207-F/C-1999) and Sebastian Petersen (189-G-1995) netted 11 points apiece in the loss.