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EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 11/24/2009

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ABA

Fresh defeat Whirlwinds in season opener - by Gianni Pascucci
The North Texas Freshs first season game resulted as a win over the West Texas Whirlwinds in Odessa, Texas. The game fnal score was 111-101. The Fresh started the game with great intensity, led by Titus Byrd (5'11'-G-82, college: High Point) and Ralph Johnson (6'5'-F-82, college: Wiley). Shots taken continued to fall as the Fresh ended the first half with a 55-44 lead. We had a solid first half and Im proud of that, said Jay Bowdy , Owner/CEO of North Texas Fresh. Overall we played well as a team and look forward to improving each game. We have a lot of ability and will definitely prove over time we will be a force to reckon with in the Southeast Division and ABA. The Fresh raised the eleven point half-time lead by the start of fourth to a 20 point deficit, and had a 29 point lead at one point in the second half. Robert Taylor (6'5'-F-75, college: Texas-Arlington) was named Game MVP as he led the Fresh with 18 points and 12 rebounds. James Duffey (6'8'-F/G-84, college: Niagara) added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Lewis Lee contributed with 11 points and 10 rebounds with Johnson also finishing with 10 points and 12 rebounds. LaShon Sheffield (6'1'-G-84, college: Tarleton St.) ended the game with 13points 11 assists, Titus Byrd with 12 points 5 steals. The Fresh wil come back on the court for the first home game on Sunday, November 29, against the Houston Gladiators.

SETX MAVERICKS JUMP TO #1 IN ABA POWER RANKINGS - by Chris Terrell
Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) today released it's Power Rankings through Sunday, November 22nd and after the first weekend's play, there were several changes. The Southeast Texas Mavericks jumped into the #1 position with wins over the defending champion Kentucky Bisons and Music City Stars in the Tip-Off Classic in Beaumont, TX while Chicago moved to #3 with impressive wins over St. Louis.

1. Southeast Texas Mavericks
2. Music City Stars
3. Chicago Steam
4. Bluegrass Stallions
5. Kentucky Bisons
6. Jersey Express
7. Texas Fuel
8. NY Red Riders
9. San Francisco Rumble
10. Mississippi Blues
11. West Virginia Blazers
12. San Diego Surf
13. North Texas Fresh
14. Cleveland Rockers
15. Dallas Generals
16. Houston Takers
17. Kansas City Stars
18. Las Vegas Aces
19. Lake Michigan Admirals
20. Maryland Marvels
21. Smoky Mountain Jam
22. Los Angeles Slam
23. Columbus Crush
24. West Texas Whirlwind

For more information, visit www.abalive.com or any of the ABA teams websites.

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ADRIATIC LEAGUE

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Andrija ZIZIC
  Cedevita
  (207-C-80)
  Avg: 19

1. Zizic, Cedevita	19.0
2. Tomic, KK Zagreb	17.3
3. Tomas, Cibona	16.2
4. Sehovic, Bosna S.	15.4
5. Delic, Helios	15.1
6. Mason, Siroki E.	15.0
7. Videnov, Crvena Z.	14.9
8. Mulaomerovic, KK Za.	14.6
9. Ruzic, Zadar	14.5
10. Snow, Heli.	14.0

Rebounds Per Game

Ante TOMIC
  KK Zagreb
  (217-C-87)
  Avg: 9.1

1. Tomic, KK Zagreb	9.1
2. Maric, Partizan	8.3
3. Marjanovic, Hemof.	8.3
4. Ruzic, Zadar	7.9
5. Mason, Siroki E.	7.9
6. Zizic, Cedevita	6.7
7. Bagaric, Cibona	6.4
8. Roberts, Partizan	6.3
9. Raduljica, FMP	6.3
10. Savovic, Buducno.	6.3

Assists Per Game

Jure MOCNIK
  Helios
  (183-G-85)
  Avg: 7.6

1. Mocnik, Helios	7.6
2. Stipcevic, Zadar	4.8
3. Mason, Siroki E.	4.7
4. Kojadinovic, Bosna S.	4.6
5. Anderson, Cedevita	4.4
6. Becirovic, U.Olimpija	4.3
7. Markovic, Hemofarm	4.1
8. Covic, FMP	4.0
9. Pavkovic, Hemofarm	4.0
10. Mulaomerovic, KK.	3.9

Steals Per Game

Lester MCCALEBB
  Partizan
  (183-G-85)
  Avg: 3

1. McCalebb, Partizan	3.0
2. Jagodnik, Hemofarm	2.5
3. Sehovic, Bosna S.	2.2
4. Krstic, KK Zagreb	2.1
5. Stemberger, Siroki E.	2.0
6. Walsh, U.Olimpija	2.0
7. Kojadinovic, Bosna S.	1.8
8. Gordon, Cibona	1.8
9. Vesely, Partizan	1.5
10. Stipcevic, Zad.	1.5

Blocks Per Game

Vladimir DRAGICEVIC
  Buducnost
  (206-C/F-86)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Dragicevic, Buduc.	1.6
2. Zoric, KK Zagreb	1.3
3. Golubovic, U.Olimpija	1.2
4. Marjanovic, Hemof.	1.1
5. Vranes, Partizan	1.0
6. Macvan, Hemofarm	1.0
7. Dragicevic, Crvena Z.	0.9
8. Kikanovic, Crvena Z.	0.9
9. Roberts, Partizan	0.8
10. Vitkovac, Buducno.	0.7

Round 9 review: There is no unbeaten teams any longer - by Eurobasket News
Crvena Zvez. - Cibona 72-51
Crvena Zvezda (4-5) crushed Cibona handing them first loss of the season (8-1). Filip Videnov

(196-F/G-80, agency: Interperformances, college: W.Kentucky) top-scored for the hosts with 14, while Vuk Radivojevic (197-G-83) (6 rebs, 8 as) and Elmedin Kikanovic also shined posting 13 pts each. Tadija Dragicevic helped with 11 pts and 7 rebs. In Cibona, Marko Tomas delivered 22 pts.

Buducnost - Helios 72-63
Buducnost outplayed Helios for 4-5 score in the regional championship. Marko Simonovic (202-F-86, agency: Beo Basket) led the hosts with 17, while Goran Jeretin

(192-G-79, agency: Beo Basket) added 16 points and 8 assists. On the other side, Helios (3-6) got 17 points and 5 boards from Alvin Snow.

KK Zagreb - Partizan 85-83
Zagreb (7-2) grabbed thriller win against the defending champion getting double-double from Ante Tomic

(217-C-87), 24 points and 11 rebounds. Damir Mulaomerovic

(195-G-74, agency: FCM) also scored 25 pts and had 6 assists beside that. In Partizan (4-4), Dusan Kecman shined with 25 points (5/6 for 3-pts).

U.Olimpija - Siroki Eronet 86-82 OT
Slovenian champion celebrated an overtime win against the Bosnian champ for 7-2 score in Adriatic league. Gasper Vidmar (210-C/F-87) stepped up for the hosts with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Uros Slokar

(210-F/C-83) had 17 pts and also 7 rebs, while Edin Bavcic added 14 pts and was another player with 7 boards in this game. Chester Mason collected 21 pts and 9 rebs for Siroki (4-5).

Radnicki K. - Cedevita 67-58
Radnicki was too strong for Cedevita in very important game as both teams were on 3-5 before it. Vladimir Vuksanovic (206-F/C-78) top-scored in victory with 14 points, Aleksey Kotishevskiy had 13, while Nenad Misanovic helped with 11 pts. Damjan Rudez responded with 24 points and 5 assists in loss.

Zadar - FMP 90-69
Zadar blasted FMP at home jumping to 5-3. Tomislav Ruzic

(208-F/C-79) shined for the hosts with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Marko Car (188-G/F-85) scored 14, while three players followed him with 11 pts each. Dragan Labovic netted 14 points for FMP (3-5).

Bosna S. - Hemofarm 72-82
Hemofarm celebrated important road win against Bosna ASA BHT, who dropped to 1-8 now. At the same time, Hemofarm joined Partizan with 4-4. Goran Jagodnik

(203-F-74, agency: Beo Basket) (6 rebs) and Jarod Stevenson (200-F-75, college: Richmond) led the winners with 17 points each. Stefan Markovic had 16 and Miljan Pavkovic added 13 pts. Goran Bajic and Donald Copeland combiedn 31 pts in defeat.

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ARGENTINA

Standings - TNA

TNA Standings

1. Ciud.Bragado	6-1
2. San Mart.MJ	6-1
3. El Nacional	5-2
4. San Mart.C.	4-2
5. Club 9	4-3
6. Ciclista	3-3
7. Argentino	3-4
8. Independ.N.	3-4
9. Belgrano SN	3-4
10. Firmat SF	3-4
11. Obera TC	3-4
12. A.Italiana	2-5
13. Alma Juniors	2-5
14. Independ.T.	1-6

Stats Leaders - TNA

Points Per Game

Derrick MILLER
  Bragado
  (202-C/F-78)
  Avg: 22.4

1. Miller, Bragado	22.4
2. Elsener, El Nacional	21.6
3. Tomatis, Alma Juniors	18.0
4. Melo, Independ.N.	17.8
5. Ceruti, San M.	17.3
6. Fabio, Obera TC	16.4
7. Williams, Independ.T.	16.3
8. Ghirardi, Firmat S.	16.1
9. Pardal, Bragado	15.7
10. Barlasina, San.	15.4

Rebounds Per Game

Louis TRUSCOTT
  San Mart.C.
  (199-F-78)
  Avg: 10.7

1. Truscott, San M.	10.7
2. Benjamin, San M.	8.9
3. Williams, Independ.T.	8.8
4. Ford, Belgrano SN	8.6
5. Wilkerson, Ciclista	7.8
6. Espinoza, Argentino	7.7
7. Frey, A.Italiana	7.5
8. Fabio, Obera TC	7.3
9. Dentis, El Nacional	6.7
10. Segura, Club.	6.6

Assists Per Game

Julian OLMEDO
  Bragado
  (187-G-77)
  Avg: 5.1

1. Olmedo, Bragado	5.1
2. La Bella, Obera TC	3.9
3. Jaworski, Belgrano.	3.3
4. Palacios, Firmat S.	3.3
5. Spalla, Club 9	3.0
6. Forastieri, Club 9	2.8
7. Safar, Argentino	2.6
8. Gandoy, Belgrano SN	2.4
9. Gornatti, A.Italiana	2.3
10. Sepulveda, El Nac.	2.1

Steals Per Game

Leonardo LA BELLA
  Obera TC
  (180-G-86)
  Avg: 3.3

1. La Bella, Obera TC	3.3
2. Elsener, El Nacional	3.0
3. Forastieri, Club 9	2.5
4. Fernandez, Alma J.	2.3
5. Spicer, Obera TC	2.1
6. Giletta, Alma Juniors	2.0
7. Forte, Alma J.	2.0
8. Williams, Independ.T.	2.0
9. Forastieri, Club 9	2.0
10. Pollio, Braga.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Jeremy CLAYTON
  Firmat SF
  (201-F-86)
  Avg: 1.7

1. Clayton, Firmat SF	1.7
2. Williams, Independ.N.	1.5
3. Williams, Independ.T.	1.5
4. Espinoza, Argentino	1.3
5. Ford, Belgrano SN	1.0
6. Cavagna, Alma J.	1.0
7. Nwankwo, El Nacional	0.9
8. Giorgi, Obera TC	0.9
9. Truscott, San M.	0.8
10. Spicer, Obera	0.7

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ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U16

Standings

Group E
1. China		2-0
2. S.Korea		1-1
3. Taiwan		1-1
4. Japan		0-2
Group F
1. Iran		2-0
2. Jordan		1-1
3. Philippines		1-1
4. Syria		0-2
Group G
1. Bahrain		2-0
2. India		1-1
3. Thailand		1-1
4. Singapore		0-2
Group H
1. Kuwait		2-0
2. Malaysia		1-1
3. Kazakhstan		1-1
4. S.Arabia		0-2

Qualifying Round. Day 5 - by Eurobasket News
Group E
China U16 - South Korea U16 121:51
Chinese U16 team posted the fifth straight win at the Asia Championship in Malaysia. They overcame South Korea in the second round of action of the Qualifying Round.
The game turned into another vivid proof of the dominance of China at the tournament. They scored eagerly and Korea struggled to slow their opponents down. China earned a 60:32 lead at halftime and continued to the final comprehensive success in the second half. Guo Ailun scored 25 points to pace the charge. Ju Mingxin (200-F-93) added 20 points in the winning effort. Hyeongjun Kim responded with 11 points for South Korea.

China: Guo Ailun 25, Ju Mingxin 20
Korea: Hyeongjun Kim 11

Taiwan U16 - Japan U16 75:67
Taiwan posted the first win at the U16 Asia Championship Qualifying Round. They shot down Japan to improve at 1-1 record in Group E. Japan in the meantime slipped at 0-2.
Chen Kuan-Chuan knocked down 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead Taiwan. Japan got to the better start to the game as they were up 25:23 at the first break. Japan maintained the lead in the second quarter and they piled up a 5-point advantage at halftime. But Taiwan bounced back after the main break and erased the deficit. They limited Japanese youngsters to just 7 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win at the end.
Chen Ying-Chun had 17 points, 7 boards and 5 assists in the victory. Ryo Tawatari responded with game-high 28 points for Japan. Yuto Aratani finished with 12 points in the loss.

Taiwan: Chen Kuan-Chuan 18+10 boards, Chen Ying-Chun 17
Japan: Ryo Tawatari 28, Yuto Aratani 12

Group F
Jordan U16 - Syria U16 77:70
Jordan recorded an important win against Syria in Group F of the Qualifying Round at the U16 Asia Championship. They improved at 1-1 record and remained in the race for the semifinal birth. Jordan will now face Philippines on the final day of the Qualifying Round. Syria in the meantime slipped at 0-2 record in the pool.
Jordan built a 9-point lead at the interval. Jordan maintained the pressure after the main break and did not allow Syria to threaten the margin. Malek Kanaan scored 28 points to pace Jordan. Majdi Al-Ghzawi netted 12 points and grabbed 6 boards in the win. Muhammad Otabachi responded with 27 points and 8 rebounds for Syria.

Jordan: Malek Kanaan 28, Majdi Al-Ghzawi 12
Syria: Muhammad Otabachi 27

Iran U16 - Philippines U16 76:70
Iran posted the fifth straight win at the U16 Asia Championship in Johor Bahru. Iran toppled Philippines in Group F of the Qualifying Round. Mirmohammad Mir Fattahi tallied 20 points and 17 boards to lead Iran. Soheil Yousefi notched 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in the victory.
Philippines enjoyed a 19:15 lead after the starting quarter. But Iran used a 23:7 rally in the second term to build a 12-point halftime advantage. Philippines came back into the game in the third stanza to cut the deficit to 4 points heading into the fourth quarter. Iran did not loosen the grip in the final term and ran away to the victory.
Kiefer Isaac Ravena notched 26 points for Philippines. Von Rolfe Pessumal had 13 points in defeat.

Iran: Mirmohammad Mir Fattahi 20+17 boards, Soheil Yousefi 15
Philippines: Kiefer Isaac Ravena 26, Von Rolfe Pessumal 13

Group G
India U16 - Singapore U16 65:51
India registered the first win at the Qualifying stage of the U16 Asia Championship. They held off Singapore to improve at 1-1 record in Group G. Singapore in the meantime suffered the second straight defeat in the pool.
India led by just one point at halftime 26:25. They shifted the gear in the third stanza to clear off to a 12-point lead at the final break. Singapore did not recover and could not avoid the defeat at the end.
Shyam Sunder nailed 15 points to lead the way for India. Ankit Panigrahi (185-C-93) had 12 points in the victory. Wei Xiang Ng notched 15 points for Singapore.

India: Shyam Sunder 15, Ankit Panigrahi 12
Singapore: Wei Xiang Ng 15

Bahrain U16 - Thailand U16 80:60
Bahrain overcame Thailand in Group G of the U16 Asia Championship in Malaysia. The victory meant the second straight success for Bahrain at the classification stage of the competition. Ali Ahmed Jamal knocked down 25 points to pace Bahrain to the victory.
Bahrain grabbed a 9-point lead ten minutes into the game. They kept Thailand at bay in the next three quarters and ensured a confident win at the end.
Subah Husain Hanafi had 9 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Torpong Mattayamanan responded with 18 points for Thailand. Loephong Kongtawee and Sarun Buranachan netted 11 points each in defeat.

Bahrain: Ali Ahmed Jamal 25, Subah Husain Hanafi 9
Thailand: Torpong Mattayamanan 18

Group H
Malaysia U16 Kazakhstan U16 59:75
Kazakhstan snapped losing skid to silence Malaysia at the U16 Asia Championship. The victory lifted Kazakhstan to 1-1 record in Pool H. Alimbek Orazov scored 18 points and collected 9 rebounds to lead the Kazakh team.
Kazakhstan grabbed an 8-point lead at the first break. Malaysia tried to get back into the game as they cut the distance to 6 points at halftime. However Kazakhstan pulled together in the second half and breezed to the win at the end.
Roman Morozov nailed 14 points in the winning case. Shee Weng Loh had 22 points and 7 rebounds for Malaysia.

Malaysia: Alimbek Orazov 18, Roman Morozov 14
Kazakhstan: She Weng Loh 22

Kuwait U16 - Saudi Arabia U16 60:40
Kuwait recorded the second win in a row at the U16 Asia Championship. They defeated Saudi Arabia in Group H of the classification round of the tournament. Mashari Abu Dhom knocked down 17 points to lead the charge.
The teams were well-matched in the first frame. The scoreboard read 12:12 after ten minutes. But Saudi Arabia scored just 15 points in the next two periods and entered the fourth frame down by 17 points. Kuwait cruised to the win in the fourth quarter. Abdulrahman Alshammari had 13 points and 14 boards in the victory. Ahmed Almukhtar netted 10 points in defeat.

Kuwait: Mashari Abu Dhom 17, Abdulrahman Alshammari 13+14 boards
Saudi Arabia: Ahmed Almukhtar 10

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AUSTRALIA

Stats Leaders - NBL

Points Per Game

Corey WILLIAMS
  Racing
  (200-F-74)
  Avg: 20.8

1. Williams, Crocodiles	20.8
2. McKee, Hawks	18.7
3. Ballinger, 36ers	18.0
4. Redhage, Perth	17.8
5. Gilchrist, 36ers	17.6
6. Bruton, Breakers	17.3
7. Worthington, Tig.	17.3
8. Ubaka, Blaze	16.9
9. Maxey, Blaze	16.0
10. Williams, Crocodil.	16.0

Rebounds Per Game

Jacob HOLMES
  36ers
  (198-G-83)
  Avg: 8.5

1. Holmes, 36ers	8.5
2. Rychart, Taipans	7.7
3. Worthington, Tig.	7.5
4. Williams, Crocodiles	7.3
5. Rickert, Breakers	7.1
6. Redhage, Perth	7.0
7. Maxey, Blaze	7.0
8. Davidson, Hawks	6.8
9. Petrie, Blaze	6.6
10. Greer, Tige.	6.6

Assists Per Game

Corey WILLIAMS
  Racing
  (200-F-74)
  Avg: 6.8

1. Williams, Crocodiles	6.8
2. Gilchrist, 36ers	4.4
3. McKee, Hawks	4.3
4. Ubaka, Blaze	4.2
5. Bruton, Breakers	4.0
6. Gibson, Blaze	3.8
7. Saville, Hawks	3.7
8. Groves, 36ers	3.5
9. Boucher, Breakers	3.3
10. Henare, Breake.	3.2

Steals Per Game

Glen SAVILLE
  Hawks
  (197-G/F-76)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Saville, Hawks	1.6
2. McKee, Hawks	1.6
3. Jones, Taipans	1.6
4. Robbins, Perth	1.5
5. Martin, Perth	1.4
6. Worthington, Tig.	1.2
7. Lisch, Perth	1.2
8. Boucher, Breakers	1.2
9. Gibson, Blaze	1.1
10. Bruton, Breake.	1.1

Blocks Per Game

Corey WILLIAMS
  Racing
  (200-F-74)
  Avg: 1

1. Williams, Crocodiles	1.0
2. Worthington, Tig.	0.9
3. Williams, Crocodiles	0.9
4. Maxey, Blaze	0.8
5. Rickert, Breakers	0.8
6. Melzer, Taipans	0.8
7. Redhage, Perth	0.6
8. Rychart, Taipans	0.6
9. Lisch, Perth	0.6
10. Petrie, Bla.	0.6

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AUSTRIA

Standings - 2.Bundesliga

2.Bundesliga Standings

East
1. Mistelbach	4-1
2. Basket 2000	4-1
3. Danube City	4-1
4. Baden BJ	3-2
5. Amstetten F.	3-2
6. Mattersb.R.	1-3
7. Modling	0-4
8. Vienna 87	0-5
South
1. Klagenfurt	2-0
2. Gratkorn	1-1
3. Villach	0-0
4. ATSE Graz	0-2
5. UBSC Graz 2	0-2
West
1. Dornbirn	5-1
2. Schwaz	4-0
3. SVO/BRG	3-3
4. UBBC Enns	2-4
5. Salzburg	1-4
6. Feldkirch	0-3

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BAHRAIN

Ali Ahmed Jamal leads Bahrain past Thailand - by Eurobasket News
Bahrain U16 - Thailand U16 80:60

Bahrain overcame Thailand in Group G of the U16 Asia Championship in Malaysia. The victory meant the second straight success for Bahrain at the classification stage of the competition. Ali Ahmed Jamal knocked down 25 points to pace Bahrain to the victory.
Bahrain grabbed a 9-point lead ten minutes into the game. They kept Thailand at bay in the next three quarters and ensured a confident win at the end.
Subah Husain Hanafi had 9 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Torpong Mattayamanan responded with 18 points for Thailand. Loephong Kongtawee and Sarun Buranachan netted 11 points each in defeat.

Bahrain: Ali Ahmed Jamal 25, Subah Husain Hanafi 9
Thailand: Torpong Mattayamanan 18

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BALTIC LEAGUE

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Gytis SIRUTAVICIUS
  Techasas
  (195-F-83)
  Avg: 22.7

1. Sirutavicius, Techa.	22.7
2. Tagamets, Valga W.	22.5
3. Moore, Tallinna Kalev	22.3
4. Kieza, Suduva	21.0
5. Gailius, Siauliai	21.0
6. Covington, Tallin.	20.0
7. Pokla, TTU K.	19.7
8. Osins, Keizarmezs	18.5
9. Kelys, Perlas	18.3
10. Kleiza, Alytus Ali.	18.0

Rebounds Per Game

Aurimas KIEZA
  Suduva
  (202-F-82)
  Avg: 11.7

1. Kieza, Suduva	11.7
2. McNaull, Norrkoping	10.0
3. Bojic, Kalev/Cramo	10.0
4. Watson, Zalgiris	9.8
5. Kojenets, Liepaja	9.3
6. Toome, TTU K.	8.7
7. Morrison, TU/Rock	8.4
8. Pokla, TTU K.	8.3
9. Griskenas, Techasas	8.0
10. Valeika, Valmie.	7.8

Assists Per Game

Tomas GAIDAMAVICIUS
  Juventus
  (191-G-82)
  Avg: 10

1. Gaidamaviciu., Juven.	10.0
2. Grant, Norrkoping	7.5
3. Gervin, Norrkoping	6.5
4. Renfroe, VEF Riga	5.8
5. Sokk, Kalev/Cramo	5.7
6. Kazevicius, Alytus A.	5.5
7. Ezerskis, Techasas	5.3
8. Peciukeviciu., Aisci.	4.7
9. Maceina, Rudupis	4.7
10. Aleksandrova., Alytus.	4.5

Steals Per Game

Andrius ALEKSANDROVAS
  Alytus Alita
  (197-G-86)
  Avg: 4.5

1. Aleksandrova., Alytus A.	4.5
2. Ayuba, Norrkoping	3.0
3. Osins, Keizarmezs	2.8
4. Andrijauskas, Rudup.	2.7
5. Bitinas, Neptunas	2.7
6. Gervin, Norrkoping	2.5
7. Jomantas, Lietuv.	2.5
8. Watson, Zalgiris	2.5
9. Vileita, Rudupis	2.3
10. Arbet, Kalev/Cra.	2.3

Blocks Per Game

Kennyetta JOHNSON
  Kalev/Cramo
  (210-C-78)
  Avg: 4.5

1. Johnson, Kalev/Cr.	4.5
2. Ezerskis, Techasas	2.7
3. Kieza, Suduva	2.3
4. Toome, TTU K.	2.3
5. Valanciunas, Perlas	2.3
6. Saks, TTU K.	2.0
7. Begic, Zalgiris	1.8
8. Baynes, Lietuvos.	1.7
9. Silins, Keizarmezs	1.5
10. Kjellbom, Norrkopi.	1.5

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BARBADOS

Seniors shun national training - by Justin Marville
BARBADOS BASKETBALL stands to benefit from its newly structured year-round national programme.

But the training sessions are currently suffering from the lack of commitment shown by its most senior players.

First year national mens head coach Adrian Craigwell has bemoaned the decision of his veteran players to forgo the weekly practices in favour of the three ongoing out-of-season tournaments in light of the dwindling numbers attending the programme.

Speaking to SUNSPORT, a slightly disheartened Craigwell stated that only six to seven players have been regular participants of the Saturday sessions after getting a turnout of over 20 during the initial three practices.

And all of the current attendees are apparently juniors.

Im seeing no commitment from the older players as some of the players who went to Tortola with the last national team this year have not even attended one practice session, chided the long-serving Cavs coach.

And if a tour was called tomorrow these might be headline stars to represent the island.

We started the first three sessions very upbeat but from the time the out-of-seasons came in the numbers just fell off, he added.

And for Craigwell, the absence of his veteran players has only served to frustrate his attempt at improving the play of the countrys juniors by exposing them to a higher level of basketball from as early as possible.

I see it as the only way were going to bridge the talent levels, said Craigwell of his decision to implement a year-round structure to the national programme.

What is happening in Barbados is a big separation in talent across the divisions and also between the juniors and schoolboys and the senior players, and my plan, with the help of the other coachers, was to bring as many people to the programme as we see that have potential for the next three years.

But those plans clearly wont come to fruition without the presence of Barbados best players, whose devotion to the game is being questioned by a first year head coach in search of the answers to the countrys recent woes at the regional level.

Since following up 2000s championship-winning effort on home with a credible finals showing in Cuba two years later, Barbados have failed to impress at the Caribbean Basketball Championships, culminating in successive sixth-placed performances.

The last of which came this year, where the ultramarine and gold failed to win a single group game for the first time in their history of the tournament before defeating Antigua for their solitary victory the July competition.

However, even as Craigwell would love to see a turnaround in Barbados basketball as soon as possible, the current signs point towards a long rebuilding phase.

The fact that these six youngsters are showing this level of commitment is very heartening, but at the same time we cant get our senior players to practice unless theres a tour coming up, said Craigwell.

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BELARUS

Standings - Premier League

Premier League Standings

1. Minsk-2006	8-0
2. OZAA Osipov.	7-1
3. Sozh Gomel	6-2
4. Lokomotiv	5-3
5. Grodno-93	4-2
6. Vitalyur	1-7
7. Temp-OSHVSM	1-9
8. BNTU	0-8

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BELGIUM

Standings - Division II

D2 Standings

1. Fleurus	9-1
2. Bree	7-3
3. Sint-Jan Ant.	7-3
4. Pitzemburg	6-5
5. Hasselt	5-5
6. Kangar.-Boom	5-5
7. Waregem	5-5
8. Essor Charleroi	4-5
9. Carnieres	4-5
10. Excelsior	4-5
11. De Westhoek	4-6
12. Zolder	3-5
13. Nivelles	2-7
14. Jupille	2-7

Stats Leaders - Division I

Points Per Game

Brian GREENE
  Aalstar
  (204-F-81)
  Avg: 17.8

1. Greene, Aalstar	17.8
2. Johnson, Charleroi	17.7
3. Black, Antwerp	17.6
4. Tabu, Charleroi	16.9
5. Raymond, Aalstar	15.8
6. Melson, Gent	15.3
7. Costner, M.Hainaut	15.0
8. Beghin, Antwerp	14.9
9. Thomas, Liege	14.9
10. Wilson, Verviers-P.	14.4

Rebounds Per Game

Will THOMAS
  Liege
  (201-F-86)
  Avg: 9

1. Thomas, Liege	9.0
2. Ebong, M.Hainaut	8.1
3. Barber, Aalstar	7.7
4. Young, Leuven	7.4
5. Randle, Gent	7.0
6. Brown, Antwerp	6.8
7. Pelle, Oostende	6.5
8. Riddick, Charleroi	6.5
9. Devine, Verviers.	6.0
10. Lojeski, Oosten.	5.8

Assists Per Game

Domien LOUBRY
  Gent
  (186-G-85)
  Avg: 5.6

1. Loubry, Gent	5.6
2. Green, Liege	5.3
3. Johnson, Charleroi	5.0
4. Burrell, Verviers.	4.8
5. Bosco, Gent	4.0
6. Tabu, Charleroi	3.8
7. Hamilton, Charleroi	3.4
8. Anderson, Leuven	2.9
9. Black, Antwerp	2.8
10. Hopkins, Antwe.	2.6

Steals Per Game

Bryan HOPKINS
  Antwerp
  (183-G-83)
  Avg: 3.1

1. Hopkins, Antwerp	3.1
2. Thomas, Liege	2.5
3. Black, Antwerp	2.4
4. Randle, Gent	2.2
5. Freeman, Verviers.	2.0
6. Petrovic, Oostende	2.0
7. Broyles, Charleroi	2.0
8. Wilson, Verviers-Pep.	2.0
9. DeZeeuw, Verviers.	1.9
10. Tabu, Charler.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Andre RIDDICK
  Charleroi
  (208-C-73)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Riddick, Charleroi	2.4
2. Pelle, Oostende	0.9
3. Costner, M.Hainaut	0.8
4. Wilson, Verviers-Pep.	0.6
5. Tofi, Verviers-Pep.	0.6
6. Young, Leuven	0.6
7. Spain, Leuven	0.6
8. Brown, Antwerp	0.5
9. Lalic, Charleroi	0.5
10. Wilkinson, Charler.	0.5

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BOSNIA

Standings - BIH League

D1 Standings

1. Igokea	6-1
2. Celik	5-2
3. Hercegovac	4-3
4. Zrinjski MC	4-3
5. Sloboda Dita	4-3
6. Borac Nektar	4-3
7. Capljina	4-3
8. Grude	3-4
9. Sutjeska	3-4
10. Slavija	2-5
11. Mladost MG	2-5
12. SL IAT Leotar	1-6
Will join on later stage:
1. Bosna S.	-
2. Siroki Eronet	-

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BRAZIL

Standings - BNL

NBB Standings

1. Universo/BRB	4-0
2. Ciser/Joinville	3-0
3. Vivo/Franca	3-1
4. Londrina	2-1
5. Flamengo	2-2
6. Pinheiros/Sky	2-2
7. S.Jose/Vinac	2-2
8. Amigao/Assis	1-2
9. Palmeiras/Lupo	1-2
10. Pitagoras/Minas	1-2
11. GRSA/Bauru	1-2
12. Paulistano	1-3
13. Saldanha	1-3
14. CETAF	1-3

Bauru improve their roster - by Paulo Freire
Last Friday (11/20), the GRSA / Bauru Basketball had two new players introduced at their gymnasium to the midia.
The American center Jefferson Agba, was agreed with the team since September, finally arrives to join the roster that plays both Paulista State Champioship and the NBB. Coach Guerrinha says the player will arrive in good time to help the team.
Jefferson Agba was playing fo Boston College, that was defeated by Liceo Mixto Sunday (11.15) in the fourth game of the playoff championship DIMAYOR in Chile. With this defeat, the Boston left the competition after losing 3 games in the semifinal of the Chilean national championship, so the player quickly get on the plaine and flight to Brazil.

Anothar addition that was also apresented on Friday, the swingman Ricardo Azevedo. He returns to Bauru after playing in the Paulista State for L.S.B. / FLEXTRONICS / P.M.SOROCABA. Unlike Agba, that will play the NBB and the rest of Paulista, Ricardo will only play the NBB. Ricardo was sign to play the position 4, wich is run today by Alex, who is more a 3 guy. Ricardo de Azevedo (201-F-83) will bring more options offensivilly with his good 3 point shot.

Jefferson Agba (209-F/C-80, college: Embry Riddle) is the presence the Bauru was desparete need.

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BULGARIA

Standings A2

Division A Standings

1. Vidabasket	5-0
2. Overgas	4-1
3. Beroe SZ	4-1
4. Dunav 2007	3-2
5. Sliven	2-3
6. NSA	1-4
7. Chavdar	1-4
8. Sportist Svoge	0-5

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Aaron HARPER
  Levski
  (199-G/F-81)
  Avg: 24

1. Harper, Levski	24.0
2. Durchev, Chernomo.	21.3
3. Cole, Levski	21.2
4. Kyosev, Cherno M.	19.2
5. Brown, Chernomo.	19.0
6. Bozov, Balkan	18.5
7. Webb, Cherno More	17.3
8. Yanev, Cherno More	16.5
9. Dimitrov, Spart.	16.3
10. Gruev, Rilski Spo.	16.2

Rebounds Per Game

Bruce BROWN
  Chernomorets
  (213-C-83)
  Avg: 9.8

1. Brown, Chernomo.	9.8
2. Radev, Balkan	9.7
3. Peterson, Rilski S.	9.3
4. Kennerly, Spart.	8.3
5. Burgess, Rilski Sport	7.7
6. Brown, Lukoil A.	7.7
7. Cole, Levski	7.2
8. Bozov, Balkan	7.0
9. Angelov, Yambol	7.0
10. Morton, Cherno.	7.0

Assists Per Game

Walker RUSSELL
  Lukoil A.
  (183-G-82)
  Avg: 5.3

1. Russell, Lukoil A.	5.3
2. Webb, Cherno More	5.0
3. Gruev, Rilski Sport	4.8
4. Zhelev, Cherno M.	4.4
5. Velikov, Levski	4.2
6. Ugrinoski, Rilski S.	3.8
7. Aleksiev, Chernomo.	3.7
8. Frasor, Levski	3.4
9. Mirkovic, Lukoil A.	3.2
10. Cole, Levs.	3.2

Steals Per Game

Jordan BOZOV
  Balkan
  (191-G-79)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Bozov, Balkan	2.5
2. Radionov, Yambol	2.4
3. Slaveykov, Levski	2.4
4. Dimitrov, Spart.	2.3
5. Russell, Lukoil A.	2.3
6. Aleksiev, Chernomo.	2.2
7. Harper, Levski	2.2
8. Kyosev, Cherno M.	2.2
9. Frasor, Levski	2.2
10. Wells, Lukoil.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Ernest BROWN
  Lukoil A.
  (213-C-79)
  Avg: 1.3

1. Brown, Lukoil A.	1.3
2. Brown, Chernomo.	1.3
3. Earl, Yambol	1.3
4. Gocevski, Yambol	1.3
5. Doychinov, Cherno M.	1.2
6. Veselovs, Cherno M.	1.2
7. Radev, Balkan	1.2
8. Peterson, Rilski S.	1.0
9. Cole, Levski	0.7
10. Boev, Rilski Spo.	0.7

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CHILE

Dimayor Finals: Liceo Mixto took a 2-0 lead - by Daniel Valencia
Playing as host in Los Andes, Liceo Mixto won games 1 and 2 of the Finals and now will travel to Valdivia, looking to finish the series in four games, while Valdivia will try to even the series playing at the 'Coliseo'.

Game 1

In game one, Valdivia had an 8 point lead entering the fourth quarter, but the host reacted and put a 32-10 run in the last ten minutes to win the game 77-63, led by Briones and Zimmerman in the paint (combined for 31 points) and the huge perfomrnace by Claudio Naranjo (191-F-87), that scored 18 points coming from the bench. For Valdivia, Juma Kamara (198-F-84, college: Portland St.) led the scorers with 27 points (that was Kamara's first game with the team).

Liceo Mixto 77 - Deportivo Valdivia 63
Lic: Claudio Naranjo 18 pts. Patricio Briones 17 pts.
Val: Juma Kamara 27 pts. Gerardo Isla 10 pts.

Game 2

The second game of the series was even closer than the first, with the teams entering the fourth quarter with a 58-58 tie, but Liceo had a 19-16 run to win the game and took a 2-0 lead in the finals series, making a good use of the home court advantage. The scoring leader for the winners was Patricio Briones with 20 points, helped by Thurman Zimmerman (196-F-83, college: S.Carolina St.), that ended the night with 18. For the visitors, Juma Kamara finished with 23 points.

Liceo Mixto 77 - Deportivo Valdivia 74
Lic: Patricio Briones 20 pts. Thurman Zimmerman 18 pts.
Val: Juma Kamara 23 pts. Jose Del Solar 17 pts.

Dimayor: Kamara replace Heard In Deportivo Valdivia - by Daniel Valencia
Before the start of the Finals series against Liceo Mixto, the league's scoring leader Jonathan Heard (198-G/F-86, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) decided to left Deportivo Valdivia because of family reasons. The mother of the player have a difficult healt situation in this moments, so the player decided to go back to California to deal with it.

In his productive season in Chile, Heard played 16 games during the Apertura tournament, averaging 24.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 2.7 assists in 37.4 minutes per game. In the Clausura tournament, where Valdivia reached the Final, Heard played 31 games with averages of 23.3 minutes, 8.1 rebounds, 2.2 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.4 assists in 35.1 minutes per game.

To replace Heard, the leaders of Deportivo Valdivia signed the forward Juma Kamara (198-F-84, college: Portland St.), that arrives to the country the day before the start of the Finals series. Kamara played in the NCAA for Portland St. and then played overseas in Qatar.

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CHINA

Imports Updated - by Robert Wang
Some info. on the imports so far: Former CBA players big guy Brandon Cump signed in Tian Jin team with another power forward Herve who played in Shan Dong team 2 years ago. They are the teammates right now. Also, Peter Ramos signed in China Zhe Jiang Guang Sha team with former NBA forward Rodney White as the teamates now. Znother team from Zhe Jiang team has been trying out with an Iran guard named Kamran. Good luck to all!

China keep on winning - by Eurobasket News
China U16 - South Korea U16 121:51
Chinese U16 team posted the fifth straight win at the Asia Championship in Malaysia. They overcame South Korea in the second round of action of the Qualifying Round.
The game turned into another vivid proof of the dominance of China at the tournament. They scored eagerly and Korea struggled to slow their opponents down. China earned a 60:32 lead at halftime and continued to the final comprehensive success in the second half. Guo Ailun scored 25 points to pace the charge. Ju Mingxin (200-F-93) added 20 points in the winning effort. Hyeongjun Kim responded with 11 points for South Korea.

China: Guo Ailun 25, Ju Mingxin 20
Korea: Hyeongjun Kim 11

Could FIBA Asia Provide Us With the Age, Height and Weight of U-16 Players - by Arthur Volbert
I really appreciate that FIBA is providing us with detailed statistics for the Asian Under-16 Tournament. But there is one little failing. I cannot find the rosters for the teams anywhere.

When I click on a team name, rather than getting the team roster I link to something called 'Ladder After Round 3' which is the combined team standings after the preliminary round. At this point in the tournament this is useful to no one. I realize that this is a programming bug but it needs to be fixed. This point in the tournament is when I, and others, need information on the players on all the teams.

For example, Iran has two players who seem to be the most talented on the team. Soheil Yousefi is leading the team in scoring with 95 points in his 5 games. He has 20 rebounds, 11 assists and 19 steals. I assume he is a guard, but cannot find out unless I look at the play-by-play of a game and then make an educated guess. I do not know how tall he is. If I am a European team, or even a Chinese team, with an interest in a talented guard I have no way to know if he fits my needs. The other top Iranian player is Mohammed Mir Fattahi. He has scored 93 points and has also grabbed 69 rebounds. I assume he is a center or power forward. But I cannot tell. I do not know how tall he is.

When I click on the names of the players I get game-by-game statistics but no height or weight or age. These characteristics are necessary if a team is to know if it is interested in a player. We would greatly appreciate if FIBA Asia could provide this information to the international basketball community.

China Shocks Korea 121-51 - by Arthur Volbert
Who are these guys?

China demolished previously-undefeated Korea today in the Asian Under-16 Championship 121-51.

China led 26-14 after one quarter 60-32 at the half. The score was 96-41 after three quarters. Never before has China defeated a Korean team so thoroughly. Korea almost always plays China very close. Preliminary round blowouts by China against inferior competition have occurred often in the past. But games against Korea have been different. If China continues to play at this level for the remainder of the tournament we may conclude that the quality of Chinese basketball has made a substantial leap. Guo Ailun once again led China with 25 points and 6 rebounds in 18 minutes. Ju Mingxin scored 20 points but his two-point shooting percentage remains woeful. He hit 3 of 12 two-pointers but 3 of 7 from beyond the 3-point line. Luo Hanchen and Wang Zirui, China's two main point guards, each scored 12 points. Shi Hongfei and Bi Jiguang also play the point and are highly productive. Guo Ailun plays shooting guard in this tournament though he is projected as a point guard as a pro. Gao Shang and 205 cm power forward Zhai Xiaochuan each scored 11 points. Zhai added 8 rebounds. 207 cm Zhu Xuhang had 10 points and 6 rebounds.

China shot 47 percent from the field while its defense held Korea to a 23 percent shooting percentage. It is this increase in defensive ability that appears most significant. In no other competitions against Korea has China been able to stifle Korea's shooting so thoroughly. China outrebounded Korea 55-22. It had 16 assists to 4 for Korea. It had 27 turnovers to 24 for Korea in the only important statistic that was in Korea's favor.

Kim Hyeongjun led Korea with 11 points and was the only Korean player in double figures.

Link to website:
https://www.fibaasia.net/statistics.php

Other scores:
Quarter-finals:
Iran 76 Philippines 70
Chinese Taipei 75 Japan 67
Jordan 77 Syria 70

Consolation:
India 65 Singapore 51
Bahrain 80 Thailand 60
Kuwait 60 Saudi Arabia 40
Kazakhstan 75 Malaysia 51

Quarterfinal Group I
China 2 0
Korea 1 1
Chinese Taipei 1 1
Japan 0 2

Quarterfinal Group II
Iran 2 0
Philippines 1 1
Jordan 1 1
Syria 0 2

Consolation Group III
Kuwait 2 0
Kazakhstan 1 1
Malaysia 1 1
Saudi Arabia 0 2

Consolation Group IV
Bahrain 2 0
Thailand 1 1
India 1 1
Singapore 0 2

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CYPRUS

This is unacceptable!! - by Chris Mammides
It seems that some authors in the eurobasket do not know any history at all, and not only that, but their way of dealing with things censorship- goes back quite some decades as they have deleted my previous post and that is why I am obliged to write the truth as stated in my deleted article once more. THERE IS NO NORTH CYPRUS LEAGUE. THERE IS NO SUCH COUNTRY AS NORTH CYPRUS or TRNC. THERE IS ONLY ONE LEAGUE AND THAT IS THE OFFICIAL LEAGUE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS!! Whoever refers to the specific league is either ignorant or far and away from reality So in a few words, the overall issue with the Other league does not exist! The authors that write these articles obviously have some kind of personal interest and they are not doing it for the sake of basketball as they claim!! Thats for sure!

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EBA

Avengers Roster for 2009-10 - by Justin Moore
The Alexandria Avengers are gearing up for there 3rd season in the EBA and posted 7-3 records in both season look for the avengers to be in the thick of things this EBA season. He is the 2009-10 roster.The Team will be coached by owner Dominic Manuel

#1 Mookie Felder (6'3'-G, college: Charleston Univ.)
#3 Ryan Hughes (6'3'-G-83, agency: GOTathletes)
#5 Corin Turner (5'10'-G-81, college: Virginia Union)
#6 Tyree Harris (6'1'-G-79, college: Pfeiffer)
#10 Justin Moore (5'9'-G-80, agency: GOTathletes, college: St.Augustine)
#11 Joey Butler (6'2'-G-85)
#13 Donald Eason (6'8'-F)
#15 Brian Polk (6'4'-F-81, college: Temple)
#21 Ivan Wilson (6'9'-C-81, agency: Promotex, college: Radford)
#22 Brandon Woolen (6'4'-G, college: Virginia Union)
#23 Curtis Crews (6'5'-G/F-84)
#24 Kelvin Coggins (6'4'-F, college: Co.Carolina)
#34 Rick Lewis (6'7'-F, college: Benedict)
#42 Gus Durr (6'6'-F-85, agency: Promotex, college: Mt.St.Mary's)
#44 Jason Loughry (6'11'-C, college: Mt.St.Mary's)
#81 Daryl Owens (6'2'-G-76, college: Nova CC)

Interview with EBA Bomber's Head Coach - by Justin Moore
I spoke to the Beltway Bombers Head Coach /Owner about this upcoming EBA season and here was some of his thought on his first season with the Bombers.

1.With a year of coaching in the EBA what knowledge have you gained about what the EBA is about?

Throughout the EBA, your getting a collection of some of the best talent that chose to stay home as opposed to playing overseas. The league is growing, and from the league office, to the head of the officials, to all the owners, there has been a collective vision to have the EBA be a top flight pro basketball league, and be a main springboard vehicle for players to get to play in the show and/or at Level 1 overseas. Owners & Coaches have upgraded talent on their respective teams and there is much more balance within the EBA.

From coaching for the first time in the EBA last year with another team, to now owning and coaching my own franchise this season, I can refer back to all my scouting reports of those teams that I coached against, and have a better approach to gameplan accordingly. I'm pleased to be a part of the EBA and will continue to do my part to help grow the league.

2.I see that you have a roster full of experienced players. How will you get them to gel as a group and what are your expectations for your 2009-10 season?

I was very meticulous on what players I signed to my roster. I wanted that perfect mix of players who have talent, experience, high basketball IQ, unselfishness, passion for the game, accountability, and with only one agenda, which is to win. I firmly believe that unselfish talent always beats selfish talent. When you have a group of pros with that level of talent and mindset, then its very easy to have them gel and have chemistry. The Beltway Bombers will have just one objective, which is win the game that we're playing. Then we will game plan and prepare for the next game afterwards. Every team in the EBA is talented and well coached, so you have to play at a high level each and every game. When you have reliable, good character talented pros, and everyone is on the same page, you will win much much more than you will lose. I believe my roster will reflect that during the season. My expectations are always extremely high for any team I ever coached. The eye is always on the chip, and the road to get there is one game at a time.

3.You've got a new franchise in a new town. How will your role be different this year and how will you be getting the community involved?

Our home games will be at Potomac HS in Dumfries, VA. We're excited about having the opportunity to play there and there is a growing buzz about our team throughout Prince William County and the surrounding Counties. We're looking forward to opening night on Saturday, January 9th.

Being an owner for many years previously with Chaz Hoops in NYC, I understand that I have to oversee every aspect of the team. Now that I'm an owner as well as a head coach in the EBA, my responsibilities have expanded greatly. Fortunately I have surrounded myself with talented marketing, promotions and media people to be a part of the Beltway Bombers family.

As a team, we have already taken steps to give back to Prince William County, Dumfries and Northern VA communities by joining up with worthy causes {Bowling for the Homeless, FannieMae Walk, Toys for Tots}. There are several other causes we are exploring to get involved with as well. Part of being a pro is understanding that aspect of giving of your time to those who need. The Beltway Bombers players, staff along with the Bomb Squad Dance Team will always find ways to give back and show appreciation and support. We're expecting a packed house for every home game, so we willingly will take time out to lend our support as we can.

4.The EBA Looks to be one of the up and coming leagues this year how do you feel about the new conference breakdown and having the All-star game in the nation's capital?

Along with my team, there are I believe 6 or 7 new franchises this season and a few confirmed already for next season. The EBA is growing and are taking all the necessary steps to be the premiere professional basketball league in the country. The Bombers are in the Capital Division so each team plays a home & home against each other, along with cross divisional games. The breakdown of conferences and divisions works out. The All Star game being DC is great. Larry Bowden from Madness is not only a friend, but he's a talented and classy coach and owner. It's going to be a special event with the best talent the EBA has. I'm looking forward to enjoying all the all star game festivities, and I expect DC to be a great host city

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ESTONIA

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Charron FISHER
  Kalev/Cramo
  (193-G/F-85)
  Avg: 19.7

1. Fisher, Kalev/Cr.	19.7
2. Toome, TTU K.	19.6
3. Kurg, Kuremaa	19.4
4. McGee, Kuremaa	19.1
5. Reed, Tallinna Kalev	18.0
6. Kriisa, Rakvere	17.8
7. Aab, Valga Welg	16.1
8. Kikerpill, Valga Welg	15.2
9. Akognon, Kalev/Cr.	15.0
10. Abernethy, TU/Ro.	15.0

Rebounds Per Game

Scott MORRISON
  TU/Rock
  (212-C-86)
  Avg: 11

1. Morrison, TU/Rock	11.0
2. Reed, Tallinna Kalev	10.4
3. Toome, TTU K.	10.3
4. McGee, Kuremaa	9.9
5. Fisher, Kalev/Cr.	9.0
6. Keerles, Kalev/Cr.	9.0
7. Erm, Parnu	8.9
8. Kriisa, Rakvere	8.6
9. Allingu, TU/Rock	8.3
10. Tagamets, Valga.	8.0

Assists Per Game

Tanel SOKK
  Kalev/Cramo
  (184-G-85)
  Avg: 4.8

1. Sokk, Kalev/Cramo	4.8
2. Kriisa, Rakvere	4.3
3. Leppik, TU/Rock	4.2
4. Rannula, Valga Welg	3.7
5. Saage, Rakvere	3.6
6. Sokk, TU/Rock	3.5
7. Kikerpill, Valga Welg	3.0
8. Winston, Kuremaa	3.0
9. Tamm, TTU K.	2.4
10. Toome, TTU.	2.1

Steals Per Game

Silver LEPPIK
  TU/Rock
  (185-G-83)
  Avg: 3.8

1. Leppik, TU/Rock	3.8
2. Covington, Tallin.	2.8
3. Tagamets, Valga W.	2.4
4. Kurg, Kuremaa	2.3
5. McGee, Kuremaa	2.3
6. Allingu, TU/Rock	2.3
7. Raap, Parnu	2.3
8. Rannula, Valga Welg	2.1
9. Saks, TTU K.	2.0
10. Erm, Par.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Kennyetta JOHNSON
  Kalev/Cramo
  (210-C-78)
  Avg: 4.3

1. Johnson, Kalev/Cr.	4.3
2. Toome, TTU K.	2.3
3. Hallik, Rakvere	1.3
4. Morrison, TU/Rock	1.0
5. Raadik, Parnu	1.0
6. Ilver, Tallinna Kalev	1.0
7. McGee, Kuremaa	0.9
8. Saks, TTU K.	0.8
9. Hingla, Valga Welg	0.7
10. Allingu, TU/Ro.	0.7

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EUROCUP

The curtain opens, Cholet adds Mickael Gelabale - by Philip Mulryne
The group stage of the new Eurocup campaign starts tomoroow. Less than 48 hours before the start of the Eurocup season, Cholet Basket adds Mickael Gelebale. According to Eurocupbasketball com:'On Sunday, Cholet announced the arrival of small forward on Suwho inked a contract for the remainder of the season. Gelabale (201, 26) arrives from the Los Angeles Lakers, where he had joined the team in preseason. He finished the 2008-09 season with the Los Angeles D-Fenders nof the NBADL, averaging 16 points in 6 games. Gelabale had played for Cholet right at the start of his career, playing two seasons in the ULEB Cup. In the second of those, he averaged 10.2 points and 5.3 rebounds over 10 games for Cholet before joining Real Madrid in the summer of 2004. For Madrid, he averaged 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 19 Euroleague games the next season. He helped Madrid win the Spanish League title in 2005, right before joining the now-defunct Seattle Supersonics of the NBA. Gelabale appeared in 109 games for an average of 15 minutes and 4.5 points during his two years in Seattle. Gelabale is an accomplished dunker who won the Spanish League Slam Dunk contest in 2004 and 2005. He has also been a member of the French national team, winning the bronze medal at EuroBasket 2005.'

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FINLAND

Kori-Konkarit Loimaa sign Zach Ramey and DeAndre Coleman - by Eurobasket
Kori-Konkarit Loimaa (1st Division) signed 28-year old American swingman Zach Ramey (191-F/G-81, college: Benedictine, agency: 22ft). Ramey played most recently at ZKS Stal Stalowa Wola (Poland). While playing 16 games for Halifax Rainmen in 2009 his stats were: 6.1ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.3apg and he made the IBL All-Star games, in April '09 moved to Grand Rapids Flight (IBL and starting five). then in the same summer, Zach sigend for the Eurobasket summer League and manage to receive Eurobasket Summer League in Chicago 2nd Team.

DeAndre Coleman (201-F-86, college: S.Alabama) also agreed terms with Kori-Konkarit Loimaa. Coleman was recently tested by Karhu Kauhajoen, but he didn't manage to get a contract with 2 times 1st Div. Champion.
Coleman highest awards were when he was in the university at S.Alabama, he received Sun Belt Tournament Finalist, Sun Belt All-Tournament Team, All-Sun Belt 3rd Team in his senior year in 2009

By Eurobasket Data Center

Stats Leaders - Division I

Points Per Game

Kyle SWANSTON
  Lapua
  (201-F-)
  Avg: 24

1. Swanston, Lapua	24.0
2. Favors, JKS	22.8
3. Conerly, Tarmo	21.3
4. Haynes, Lapua	21.3
5. Stamper, JKS	20.9
6. Leggett, Huima	20.8
7. Jallow, JKS	19.4
8. Sampay, Huima	17.9
9. Riihela, BC Nokia	16.7
10. Raami, Hon.	16.5

Rebounds Per Game

Bryant NASH
  Lapua
  (198-F-81)
  Avg: 16.8

1. Nash, Lapua	16.8
2. Pichon, LoKoKo	12.3
3. Towa, Kerava ET	12.1
4. Leggett, Huima	12.0
5. Stamper, JKS	11.3
6. Jallow, JKS	10.8
7. Douglas, Ura Basket	10.7
8. King, Jyvaskyla	10.3
9. McCulloch, BC No.	10.3
10. Sampay, Hui.	10.3

Assists Per Game

Herman FAVORS
  JKS
  (174-G-84)
  Avg: 5.3

1. Favors, JKS	5.3
2. Nikitin, Honka	4.1
3. Conerly, Tarmo	4.0
4. Bakradze, Lapua	3.1
5. Ahila, Jyvaskyla	3.1
6. Riihela, BC Nokia	3.0
7. Huff, LoKoKo	2.7
8. Laaksonen, BC Nokia	2.5
9. Haynes, Lapua	2.5
10. Pekkola, Namika	2.3

Steals Per Game

Aubrey CONERLY
  Tarmo
  (183-G-83)
  Avg: 3.2

1. Conerly, Tarmo	3.2
2. Stamper, JKS	2.9
3. Pekkola, Namika II	2.9
4. Rokala, Ura Basket	2.7
5. Favors, JKS	2.5
6. Nash, Lapua	2.5
7. King, Jyvaskyla	2.2
8. Kankaanpaa, BC No.	2.1
9. Huff, LoKoKo	2.0
10. Thomas, LoKo.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Harvey HALE
  Tarmo
  (191-G-86)
  Avg: 1

1. Hale, Tarmo	1.0
2. Juvonen, JKS	1.0
3. Hassinen, Wartti	1.0
4. Leggett, Huima	0.8
5. Johansson, Namika I.	0.8
6. Graham, Tarmo	0.8
7. McMillion, Lapua	0.7
8. Streng, Namika II	0.7
9. Paivinen, Wartti	0.7
10. Ranta, Hui.	0.6

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FRANCE

Stats Leaders - ProB

Points Per Game

Jason SIGGERS
  Lille
  (187-G-85)
  Avg: 21.4

1. Siggers, Lille	21.4
2. Davis, Charleville	19.0
3. Riley, Nanterre	18.3
4. Mendy, Pau-Lacq.	17.6
5. Young, Quimper	17.2
6. Mohammed, Limoges	17.1
7. McKenzie, St Va.	17.1
8. Harris, Antibes	16.3
9. Gay, Fos Ouest	16.3
10. Bucknor, Clermo.	16.0

Rebounds Per Game

Devonne GILES
  Nantes
  (203-F-83)
  Avg: 10.3

1. Giles, Nantes	10.3
2. McClark, Bourg	9.7
3. Badiane, Maurienne	9.0
4. Melicie, Brest	8.7
5. McKenzie, St Va.	7.6
6. Janisius, Charleville	7.5
7. Hoard, Boulazac	7.4
8. Taccoen, Lille	7.2
9. Mathis, Evreux	7.1
10. Wyatte, Le Port.	7.1

Assists Per Game

Corey MCINTOSH
  St Vallier
  (183-G-85)
  Avg: 7.3

1. McIntosh, St Va.	7.3
2. Da Silva, Evreux	6.7
3. Gipson, Pau-Lacq.	6.4
4. Mullins, Bourg	6.3
5. Taylor, Le Portel	6.0
6. Dunn, Maurienne	5.6
7. Swift, Brest	5.3
8. Cisse, Fos Ouest	5.3
9. Williams, Boulazac	4.8
10. Boissie, Nant.	4.6

Steals Per Game

Mykal RILEY
  Nanterre
  (198-F-85)
  Avg: 3.9

1. Riley, Nanterre	3.9
2. Mullins, Bourg	2.9
3. Siggers, Lille	2.8
4. Driss, Bordeaux	2.8
5. Harris, Antibes	2.4
6. Da Silva, Evreux	2.3
7. Gayon, Nantes	2.1
8. Toto N'Kote, Quimp.	2.1
9. McKenzie, St Va.	2.1
10. Denave, St Valli.	2.1

Blocks Per Game

Tarvis WILLIAMS
  Bordeaux
  (205-F/C-78)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Williams, Bordeaux	2.2
2. Ford, Limoges	2.0
3. Badiane, Maurienne	1.8
4. Owona, Bordeaux	1.6
5. Gay, Fos Ouest	1.6
6. Gouez, Lille	1.2
7. Bauer, Pau-Lacq.	1.0
8. Ukeagu, St Vallier	0.9
9. Passave-D., Limog.	0.8
10. Coleman, Bou.	0.8

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FYR MACEDONIA

D1 Standings

Superleague Standings

1. Osiguranje	9-0
2. Feni Indistrija	7-2
3. Torus	5-3
4. Rabotnicki	5-4
5. Pelister	5-5
6. Plejmejker K.	4-6
7. Vardar 2000	3-5
8. MZT Skopje	3-7
9. Ovce Pole	2-7
10. AMMAK SP	1-5

Stats Leaders - Superleague

Points Per Game

Muhammed TACHI
  Orman Genc
  (200-G/F-81)
  Avg: 22.3

1. Tachi, MZT Skopje	22.3
2. Cekovski, Rabotnicki	19.2
3. Ristic, Ovce Pole	19.1
4. Stojkovic, AMMAK S.	18.7
5. Stojanovski, V.Osig.	18.7
6. Dimcevski, Vardar	18.6
7. Karadzovski, Torus	18.5
8. Held, Pelister	15.3
9. Stanimirovic, Plejme.	15.3
10. Tmusic, AMMAK.	15.0

Rebounds Per Game

Gjorgji CEKOVSKI
  Rabotnicki
  (202-F/C-81)
  Avg: 10.8

1. Cekovski, Rabotnicki	10.8
2. Tmusic, AMMAK S.	10.0
3. Held, Pelister	8.6
4. Opacik, Torus	8.6
5. Gjorevski, MZT S.	8.2
6. Televski, Pelister	7.3
7. Sovkovski, MZT S.	6.8
8. Nuri, AMMAK S.	6.8
9. Sokolov, Rabotnicki	6.5
10. Ristic, Ovce Po.	6.4

Assists Per Game

Miljan PETROVIC
  Pelister
  (179-G-82)
  Avg: 5.4

1. Petrovic, Pelister	5.4
2. Samardziev, Feni I.	4.9
3. Stojanovski, Feni I.	4.3
4. Kocov, Vardar 2000	4.1
5. Mirakovski, Rabot.	4.0
6. Karadzovski, Torus	3.6
7. Popovic, Feni I.	3.6
8. Trajkovski, Plejme.	3.5
9. Grncarov, V.Osig.	3.4
10. Stojkovic, AMMAK.	3.3

Steals Per Game

Dejan RADULOVIC
  AMMAK SP
  (186-G-85)
  Avg: 3

1. Radulovic, AMMAK S.	3.0
2. Tasevski, Torus	2.4
3. Karakolev, Torus	2.3
4. Dimitrovski, Rabot.	2.3
5. Stojkovic, AMMAK S.	2.0
6. Knezevic, Feni I.	1.9
7. Grncarov, V.Osig.	1.8
8. Dimcevski, Vardar	1.8
9. Sovkovski, MZT S.	1.7
10. Blazevski, V.Os.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Toni SIMIC
  V.Osiguruvanje
  (210-C-76)
  Avg: 2.9

1. Simic, V.Osiguruvanje	2.9
2. Krstevski, Vardar	1.8
3. Televski, Pelister	1.6
4. Kralevski, Plejme.	1.5
5. Nisavik, MZT S.	1.4
6. Kurciev, Ovce Pole	1.0
7. Cekovski, Rabotnicki	0.7
8. Knezevic, Feni I.	0.6
9. Trajkovski, Feni I.	0.6
10. Janevski, Tor.	0.6

Torus agrees short term deal with Kiril Pavlovski - by Eurobasket News
According to reports from Macedonian media, BC Torus has secured short term reinforcement at the center position. Reportedly they have reached agreement with Kiril Pavlovski (210-C-85, agency: Global Sports Plaza), who will represent the team until the end of the year. There is also a clause that this agreement may be extended until the end of this season, but this will depend on several factors. Pavlovski is expected to bring in needed experience under the basket since Torus is one of the league's youngest teams. Player himself stated that he is glad to come to such young and ambitious team. He hopes to be able to repay faith shown by the club management and is looking forward to playing for the team. Pending the terms of registration, Pavlovski is expected to make his debut in the next round of Macedonian 1st league.
Kiril Pavlovski started his career in 1999 with Junior Skopje. Following season he moved to Rabotnicki where he played for 3 seasons. In 2003, he moved to Crvena Zvezda Belgrade where he moslty played for junior team and was later loaned to Beograd. In 2004 he returned to Rabotnicki and later played for Vardar Osiguruvanje. In 2007 he signed a deal with Swedish outfit resundskraft Basket where in 15 games he averaged 5.3 points and 5.1 rebounds. Pavlovski finished that season with Slvoenian outfit Kraski Zidar Sezana appearing in 15 league games and posting averages of 10.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Last season, he moved to Romania where he played for Dinamo-Galean Bucuresti. In 28 league matches, he averaged 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds. This season, Pavlovski started with Cypriot outfit B.M.C. AEK Larnaca.

Superleague, Round 10 review: Feni Industri beats Rabotnicki in derby - by Eurobasket News
Feni Indistrija - Rabotnicki 82-67
Round 10 of Macedonian Superleague was marked by the derby duel between Feni Industri and Rabotnicki. In the replay of last year's Playoff Final series, Feni Insutri came out victorious, rolling over visitors 82-67. After a close first quarter which ended with Feni leading 19-18, hosts started to impose their game. The applied pressure on their opponents and started building the lead. By halftime, Feni was up 39-28 and they continued to increase their lead in the third. With 10 minutes left to play the score was 68-46. In the last quarter, Rabonitcki went on a run but they could not turn the game over. Vlado Popovic (190-G-82) had 15 points, Goran Samardziev (188-G-81) added 14 while Bosko Jovovic and Slobodan Mihajlovski scored 12 points each for Feni. On the other side, Dimitar Miarkovski with 22 and Gjorgji Cekovski with 21 points led scorers for Rabotnicki.

Plejmejker K. - MZT Skopje 68-62
Plejmejker Kubus recorded important 68-62 home win over MZT Skopje in a match they controlled from the start. 5 players reached double figures for Plejmejker, with Nikolovski and Djordje Prstojevic (191-G-77) scoring 12 points each while Stanimirovic, Miroslav Despotovic (200-G-83) and Darko Gjorgjioski each added 11 points. For MZT Skopje, Aleksandar Sovkovski had game-high 23 points, while Vladimir Georgievski added 18 on his debut.

Ovce Pole - V.Osiguruvanje 71-72
Probably the most interesting game was played between Ovce Pole and Vardar Osiguruvanje. Hosts controlled the game for most part, entering the final quarter with 58-49 lead. Than in the final quarter, visiting team started applying pressure and slowly melting the deficit. Game entered into the thrilling finish, where Vardar players had more sports luck and completed the comeback winning the game 71-72. Aleksandar Kostovski and Toni Simic (210-C-76) had 17 points apiece for winning side, while Stojanovski recorded double-double of 14 points and 11 board. For Ovce pole, Marjan Mladenovic led the way with 19 points while Ivkovic added 17.

Vardar 2000 - Pelister 56-79
Pelister handed Vardar 2000 yet another defeat at home, after beating them 56-79. Hosts won each quarter on their way to 23 point margin victory. Zoran Petkovski (188-G-78) had 21 points for Pelister, while Petar Apcev (199-F-89) added 17. For Vardar, Dimcevski had 24 points but they had very little support from his teammates.

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GERMANY

Wayne Bernard (MBC) Getting Used To A New Role This Season - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
Wayne Bernard (190-G-81, college: Davidson) is a 28 year old 180 cm guard from San Diego that is playing his second season with MBC. He played at Davidson in North Carolina from 1999-2003. His best season was his senior year where he played 27 games averaging 15.1ppg, 3.3rpg, 5.4apg. In 2003, he became a professional coming to Europe to play for Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan (Israel-Premier L.) playing 10 games and averaging 14.0ppg, 2.1rpg, 5.5apg, 2.4spg, but got waived and finished the season in Greece for Ilysiakos Athens playing 8 games and averaging 7.5ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.4apg, 1.1spg. In 2004-2005, he played for Norrkoping Dolphins in Sweden playing 30 games and averaging 14.3ppg, 3.8rpg, 4.2apg, Steals-3 (2.2spg), FGP: 40.7%, 3-Pts: 30.5%. In 2005-2006, he played for Etoile Charleville-Mezires (France-ProB) playing 34 games averaging 14.1ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.9apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 49.4%, 3PT: 42.2%, FT: 75.7%, and during the season moved to ESPE Chalons-en-Champagne Basket Pro (France-ProB). In 2006-2007, he played for ESPE Chalons-en-Champagne Basket Pro (France-ProB), French League playing 18 games and averaging 10.4ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.6apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 37.7%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 70.6%; , but left in January 2007 and then joined Kouvot Kouvola (Finland-Korisliiga) playing 11 games and averaging 14.1ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.6apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 45.9%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 84.4%. In 2007-2008, he stayed with Kouvot Kouvola playing 47 games and averaging 16.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.5apg, 2.2spg, FGP-3 (62.0%), 3PT: 36.2%, FT: 78.8%. In 2008-2009, he came to Germany to MBC playing 30 games and averaging 14.4ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.6apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 56.9%, 3PT: 43.2%, FT: 80.4%. He earned 2009 PRO A player of the year honours. Wayne took a moment to speak to Eurobasket about his life with MBC

You are playing your second season with MBC. Have you been surprised by the quick start at 6-3?

I am really not surprised. I feel good with our start. We worked really hard in preseason and continue to work hard in practice every day. Our good work has been a nice payoff with these wins.

You have two weeks off between games. How difficult is it to go so long without playing a game?

It is not so difficult, because we have added time to get our bodies rest. We also have a little less stress. But we are getting ready to play against MEG Goettingen.

After MBC reached the BEKO BBL, coach Bjorn Harmsen didnt keep Will Chavis, Malick Moore, Greg Burks or Martin Ides. Did coach not have confidence in them?

I have no idea. You would have to ask him. I just think that he wanted to start this season with a new team.

You and Johnnie Gilbert were big scoring parts to last years team. This season, you guys are 7th and 8th in scoring. Are you guys ok with your roles?

Me and Johnnie just want to win as does the rest of the guys. If that means scoring less then its ok. Every player would rather score and win, but as long as we win, then I am happy.

Last season, MBC was a very good defensive team. This year, MBC is a scoring machine making more than 90 points in five games without having any real stars. How do you explain this strength on offense?

We just play as a team. The coaches have done a good job looking at the opponent and seeing what the weaknesses are and we just attack them. That explains why we have no real stars, because we play as a team.

MBC also has given up for more than 90 points three times. Why is the defense not on the same page as the offense yet?

That is a good question especially when we really want to be a good defensive team. There are so many good teams in the BEKO BBL that can score so it is not always easy to play strong defense on a consistent basis.

This is your second season with coach Bjorn Harmsen. How has he developed in the last 12 months?

He works really hard off the court doing research on opponents. He is very good at figuring out how to guard the other teams plays. He has developed mentally and how to prepare for opponents best.

Talk a little about the team. You only have two players scoring in double figures. But there are six players averaging between 9,9ppg and 8,3ppg. Does this speak for the scoring consistency with the team so far?

Yes it does. We just play well as a team. We mesh together well on and off the court. Like I said before, we just attack the opponent well as a team.

Russian Antoly Kashirov has developed well averaging 11,0ppg and 3,6rpg. Will we see more of input from him in the future?

Yes I think we will. He came late to the team, but he has picked up and understood our plays very quickly. His stats will rise. He has been a good addition. He is tall, strong and has a big body. He played with a good team with CSKA Moscow.

I have seen Ade Dangunduro as the teams unsung hero and can point guard Giorgi Gamqrelidze grow into one of guards in league?

Ade is a good defender, is athletic and has a good shot. He always surprises me how athletic he is for his size. Gamqrelidze is a good guard and he always surprises me how well he gets to the hoop for his size. Both were good pickups for us.

You played at Davidson in North Carolina. What were your nicest memories on the court?

My best experience was winning the Southern Conference my junior year. It got us to the NCAA tournament and we really had to fight to get there, because we had not been an automatic bid.

You also played against power houses like North Carolina, North Carolina State and Duke. Who were the best players that you played against that might be in the NBA now?

I played against Jason Williams who played for the Chicago Bulls and had that motorcycle accident. I also played against Stanford and Casey Jacobsen and against Carlos Boozer who was at Duke and now active with the Utah Jazz. I was very lucky to play against many very good players and our coach had good connections to the big schools in the state that we could play against.

In your rookie season, you played in Israel for Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan and had good stats averaging 14,0ppg, 2,1rpg, 5,5apg and 2,4spg. Israel is a good league, but why dont more players with good stats go to higher leagues in Spain, Italy or Greece? You played in Sweden and the Pro B in France after Israel.

Israel is a good league, but coaches look at guys that have won. We were in last place and having good stats wont always get you a job. This is the problem for many players having good stats and not being on successful teams. Coaches want guys that will help teams win.

You played two years in the PRO B in France. How would you compare this league to the German leagues?

The PRO B in France is somewhere between the BEKO BBL and Pro A. There are many teams in PRO B France that could play in the BEKO BBL.

What can one do in Weissenfels besides eating at Mcdonalds and Burger King?

Not much. I like to relax in my apartment and enjoy the peace and quiet and watch movies. But I am ok with this. I like to appreciate the calmness in Weissenfels.

You like pressure situations on the court. What is your optimal pressure situation on the court?

As a little kid, I would have to say its the typical situation where you throw yourself the ball, count down the clock 3,2,1 and make the winning shot. As a pro, I would say winning the game with a shot or beating my man 1-1 and finishing myself winning with a last second shot.

What was your most crazy shot that you ever took?

It was when I was playing in Greece. I made a shot near the half court right at the end of a quarter. I also helped win the semi final game in the Southern Conference tournament penetrating into the zone and passing it to our big man as he made the shot getting the and one and winning by one point.

Who wins a 1-1 match? You or Giorgi Gamqrelidze?

Well it would be me. We have never played, but I would just post up against him and win.

What was the last DVD that you saw?

It was a scary movie.

Let me guess, Last house on the left?

I did see Last house on the left, but the last DVD I saw was Paranormal activity I also saw Defiance. It was a movie about World War 2 and very good.

Thanks Wayne for the chat. Good luck the rest of the season.
Thank you.

Standings - 1. Bundesliga

1.Bundesliga Standings

1. ALBA	7-2
2. EWE Baskets	7-2
3. EnBW L'burg	7-3
4. Art.Dragons	7-4
5. NY Phantoms	6-2
6. MBC	6-3
7. TBB Trier	6-4
8. Telekom B.	6-5
9. Dt.Bank SKY	6-5
10. Goettingen	5-3
11. Bremerhaven	5-5
12. Brose Baskets	4-6
13. ratiopharm	4-7
14. Duesseldorf	3-6
15. Walter Tigers	3-7
16. Phoenix Hagen	3-7
17. LTi 46ers	2-8
18. Pad.Baskets	1-9

Stats Leaders - 1.Bundesliga

Points Per Game

David TEAGUE
  LTi 46ers
  (196-G-83)
  Avg: 23.9

1. Teague, LTi 46ers	23.9
2. Copeland, TBB Trier	18.4
3. Oliver, Goettingen	18.4
4. Allen, Dt.	17.6
5. Buford, Bremerha.	17.4
6. Jenkins, Walter T.	16.8
7. Burns, ratiopharm	16.7
8. Kale, Phoenix Hagen	15.3
9. Archibong, Duesseld.	15.2
10. Jacobson, Goe.	14.9

Rebounds Per Game

Jonathan KALE
  Phoenix Hagen
  (203-F-85)
  Avg: 8.6

1. Kale, Phoenix Hagen	8.6
2. Johnson, LTi 46ers	8.5
3. Gibbs, Bremerhaven	8.3
4. Ensminger, Telek.	7.7
5. Burns, ratiopharm	6.7
6. Allen, Dt.	6.5
7. Doliboa, Dt.	6.5
8. Archibong, Duesseld.	6.3
9. McElroy, AL.	6.2
10. Cox, Duesseldo.	6.1

Assists Per Game

Louis CAMPBELL
  Bremerhaven
  (190-G-79)
  Avg: 7.3

1. Campbell, Bremerha.	7.3
2. Hamilton, NY Phant.	6.5
3. Jordan, Telekom B.	6.3
4. Ratkovica, Walter T.	5.2
5. Reese, Dt.	5.1
6. Gamqrelidze, MBC	4.9
7. Schaffartzik, NY Pha.	4.1
8. Foster, EWE B.	3.8
9. Wright, ALBA	3.7
10. Jacobson, Goe.	3.7

Steals Per Game

Roderick TRICE
  ratiopharm
  (191-F-84)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Trice, ratiopharm	2.4
2. Jenkins, Walter T.	2.2
3. Hamilton, NY Phant.	2.0
4. Jacobson, Goett.	2.0
5. Jenkins, ALBA	1.8
6. Chaney, EnBW L.	1.8
7. Foster, EWE B.	1.7
8. Paulding, EWE B.	1.7
9. Robertson, Dt.Ba.	1.5
10. Bernard, M.	1.4

Blocks Per Game

Ruben BOUMTJE
  EWE Baskets
  (212-C-78)
  Avg: 1.8

1. Boumtje, EWE B.	1.8
2. Turek, Phoenix .	1.8
3. Ohlbrecht, Telek.	1.5
4. Pleiss, Brose B.	1.4
5. Bryant, ratiopharm	1.3
6. Lyde, Bremerhaven	1.2
7. Chaney, EnBW L.	1.0
8. Visser, EnBW L.	1.0
9. Paulding, EWE B.	1.0
10. Lischka, LTi 46e.	1.0

Stats Leaders - 2.Bundesliga

Points Per Game

Jibril HODGES
  Heidelberg
  (188-G-84)
  Avg: 23.6

1. Hodges, Heidelberg	23.6
2. Holcomb-Faye, Bra.	20.0
3. Roessler, Karlsruhe	19.9
4. Jeka, Cuxhaven	19.6
5. Komarek, Heide.	19.2
6. Kepkay, ETB W.	18.8
7. Dorris, Cuxhaven	18.4
8. Burleson, Heidelberg	18.3
9. Holloway, Hannover	18.3
10. Reibel, Crailshe.	17.4

Rebounds Per Game

Alonzo HIRD
  Langen
  (206-F-83)
  Avg: 10.9

1. Hird, Langen	10.9
2. Baker, Osnabrueck	10.1
3. Smallwood, Braves	9.8
4. Van, ETB Wohnbau	9.3
5. Maras, B.Muenchen	9.2
6. Williams, Cuxhaven	8.7
7. Rastatter, Chemn.	8.7
8. De Michael, Kirchheim	8.1
9. Brooks, Crailsheim	8.1
10. Jackson-W., Je.	8.0

Assists Per Game

Whit HOLCOMB-FAYE
  Braves
  (185-G-84)
  Avg: 6.9

1. Holcomb-Faye, Bra.	6.9
2. Jeka, Cuxhaven	5.6
3. Sharda, Freiburg	5.3
4. Pfeifer, Osnabrueck	4.9
5. Burleson, Heidelberg	4.7
6. Freymond, Kirch.	4.6
7. Holloway, Hannover	4.3
8. McCoy, ETB W.	4.3
9. Bynum, Crailsheim	4.0
10. Chappell, Lang.	3.9

Steals Per Game

Gordon SCOTT
  Kirchheim
  (195-G/F-76)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Scott, Kirchheim	2.6
2. Holloway, Hannover	2.2
3. Dorris, Cuxhaven	2.2
4. Burleson, Heidelberg	2.2
5. Pfeifer, Osnabrueck	1.9
6. Jeka, Cuxhaven	1.8
7. Roessler, Karlsruhe	1.8
8. Jackson, Bayreuth	1.8
9. Freymond, Kirch.	1.7
10. Uhegwu, Je.	1.6

Blocks Per Game

Anthony SLACK
  Hannover
  (202-F/C-84)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Slack, Hannover	2.2
2. Schoo, Hannover	1.7
3. Maras, B.Muenchen	1.2
4. Seward, Bayreuth	1.1
5. Roberts, Chemnitz	1.1
6. Smallwood, Braves	1.1
7. Tarver, Braves	1.0
8. Shabazz, Jena	1.0
9. Hird, Langen	1.0
10. De Michael, Kirchhe.	1.0

USC Heidelberg sign Darrin Williams - by Eurobasket
USC Heidelberg (ProA) signed American forward Darrin Williams (203-F, college: Loyola, IL). Williams played most recently at Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA) in the U.S. It will be his first year in professional basketball. While playing 32 games for Loyola, IL his stats were: 7.1ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.2bpg.
Darrin won Horizon League Tournament Semifinals 3 times in a row from 2006 till 2008
By Eurobasket Data Center

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GHANA

KETA AND NKWANTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RETAIN REPRESENT VOLTA - by Isaac Kwapong
Keta and Nkwanta Senior high schools repeated history when they retained the Volta Regional Sprite Ball Championship in both the male and female category respectively at the Ho stadium over the weekend. The boys from Keta exhibited great basketball skills coupled with resilience and nimbleness to complete the double over their perrenial rivals Keta Business School (Ketabusco) in front of a packed crowd. It was the game meant for the gods as the two sides battled an intense and grudge final after a sterling performance to triump 15-12.
Ketasco showed early signs of keeping hold of the title they won last year when they crushed Kajebi Asatu 11-2 in the first game before beating Keta Business School (Ketabusco) 6-4 in a close contest during the preliminary round.
Sprite Ball news provided by Rite Multimedia.

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GREECE

Stats Leaders - A2

Points Per Game

Gian GKAGKALOUDIS
  Olimpiada P.
  (--)
  Avg: 34

1. Gkagkaloudis, Olimpi.	34.0
2. Michalos, Near E.	18.3
3. Gagaloudis, Olimpi.	18.3
4. Totsios, Ikaroi S.	18.2
5. Tsoutsos, Dafni	17.8
6. Liakopoulos, Per.	17.6
7. Sizopoulos, Arkadikos	17.0
8. Anagnostopou., Xan.	15.8
9. Kaklamanos, Pagra.	15.8
10. Koutroulias, Near.	15.4

Rebounds Per Game

Fragiskos AMATO
  Perama
  (205-F/C-78)
  Avg: 12.8

1. Amato, Perama	12.8
2. Latovic, AGOR	11.4
3. Koutroulias, Near E.	7.6
4. Giovanivic, Arkadikos	7.6
5. Despos, Iraklis	6.4
6. Vardianos, Pagrati	6.2
7. Vagenas, OFI	6.0
8. Sivorotka, Arkad.	6.0
9. Bucci, Iraklis	6.0
10. Lambropoulos, Irakl.	6.0

Assists Per Game

Yannis GAGALOUDIS
  Olimpiada P.
  (191-G-78)
  Avg: 7

1. Gagaloudis, Olimpi.	7.0
2. Vassilopoulo., Dafni	5.8
3. Liakopoulos, Per.	5.8
4. Gkagkaloudis, Olimpi.	5.0
5. Papadakis, Arkad.	4.8
6. Kiriakopoulo., KAOD	4.8
7. Zoupas, Amyntas	4.2
8. Teodosic, Egaleo	3.8
9. Michalos, Near E.	3.8
10. Moshovitis, Pagra.	3.8

Steals Per Game

Gian GKAGKALOUDIS
  Olimpiada P.
  (--)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Gkagkaloudis, Olimpi.	2.5
2. Petrovic-S., Iraklis	1.8
3. Koukouravas, Xanthi	1.8
4. Karapostolou, Iraklis	1.8
5. Grundberg, Near E.	1.6
6. Stefanidis, Xanthi	1.6
7. Dimitriadis, Ermis L.	1.6
8. Castle, Iraklis	1.6
9. Sizopoulos, Arkadikos	1.4
10. Behlivanis, Ermis.	1.4

Blocks Per Game

Vassilis VAGENAS
  OFI
  (202-F-80)
  Avg: 1.2

1. Vagenas, OFI	1.2
2. Anagnostopou., Xan.	1.2
3. Kakiouzis, Pagrati	1.0
4. Despos, Iraklis	0.8
5. Giovanivic, Arkadikos	0.8
6. Amato, Perama	0.8
7. Laksa, Ikaros E.	0.6
8. Zondervan, Egaleo	0.6
9. Zakinthinos, Egaleo	0.6
10. Souflias, O.	0.6

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HAITI

Samuel Danache & Joseph Antoine will receive McKendree Univerty - by Princeloo Alexandre
Once again our loyal soldiers, Antoine & Danache is have a war game to handle, the time has come for them to defend their champion title. For the will receive McKendree Univerty at Union University on Friday November 27th 2009 at 7:00 PM.
We barely figure out McKendree Univerty wining this with Samuel Danache, one of the leading scorer of the team and Joseph Antoine, a 6'9 Forward who shoots killer 3pts better than a pro shooting guard.
For your info, Antoine boast a mixture of crucial cross-overs and dribling steps that often put him at his ease to score in his oponents face.

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HOLLAND

Landstede Zwolle Names Adriaan van Bergen to Replace Marten Scheepstra as Head Coach - by Fred Roggen
Landstede Zwolle Names Adriaan van Bergen to Replace Marten Scheepstra as Head Coach. Landstede Zwolle announced today that they have relieved Marten Scheepstra of head coaching duties. Due to poor performances (1-10) in the recent months, the board of Landstede Basketball decided to replace head coach Marten Scheepstra by Adriaan van Bergen .
Adriaan Van Bergen will train and coach the team along with assistant coach Thomas Wenzl until the end of the season.

Standings - Promotie Divisie

Prom.Divisie Standings

1. Amsterdam 2	7-0
2. Red Giants	6-2
3. Binnenland	5-1
4. MSV	5-2
5. Goba	4-4
6. BV Rooi	4-4
7. Hoofddorp	3-3
8. Groene	3-4
9. Leiden 2	3-4
10. Landstede 2	3-5
11. High Five	3-5
12. Punch	2-5
13. Akrides	1-7

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HUNGARY

A Division Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Jonathan JONES
  Dongbu Promy
  (211-C-79)
  Avg: 24.6

1. Jones, Dombovar	24.6
2. Watson, ZTE K.	23.5
3. Horvath, Falco	23.3
4. Brooks, Soproni	23.2
5. Fears, Debreceni	23.0
6. Huckaby, Salgotar.	22.3
7. Wilson, Falco	20.3
8. Farmer, Debreceni	20.1
9. Rice, Szolnok	20.0
10. Booker, Korme.	18.3

Rebounds Per Game

Jonathan JONES
  Dongbu Promy
  (211-C-79)
  Avg: 11.1

1. Jones, Dombovar	11.1
2. Barro, Szolnok	10.8
3. Horvath, Falco	10.5
4. Davis, Salgotarjani	10.5
5. Scott, Kormend	9.1
6. Knight, Soproni	9.0
7. Diakite, Kormend	9.0
8. David Vay, PVSK P.	8.1
9. Dale, Kecskemeti	7.9
10. Nuhanovic, Deb.	7.8

Assists Per Game

Thomas KELLEY
  Szolnok
  (188-G-77)
  Avg: 8

1. Kelley, Szolnok	8.0
2. Kalman, Falco	7.1
3. English, Atomeromu	5.9
4. Hinnant, ZTE K.	5.4
5. LaGrange, Dombovar	5.1
6. Dejon, Kaposvari	5.1
7. Simon, Albacomp	4.6
8. Thomas, Kormend	4.5
9. Fodor, Szolnok	4.5
10. Aleksic, Szoln.	4.0

Steals Per Game

David TOYA
  Albacomp
  (200-G/F-76)
  Avg: 3.7

1. Toya, Albacomp	3.7
2. Fears, Debreceni	3.3
3. LaGrange, Dombovar	3.3
4. Watson, ZTE K.	3.3
5. Kelley, Szolnok	3.0
6. English, Atomeromu	3.0
7. Dejon, Kaposvari	2.9
8. Ross, PVSK P.	2.6
9. David Vay, PVSK P.	2.6
10. Lee, Albaco.	2.4

Blocks Per Game

DuJuan WILEY
  Marso-Vagep
  (206-C-75)
  Avg: 2.3

1. Wiley, Marso-Vagep	2.3
2. David Vay, PVSK P.	1.5
3. Hendlein, Kaposvari	1.3
4. Clark, Atomeromu	1.3
5. Horvath, Falco	1.1
6. Nuhanovic, Debre.	1.1
7. Toya, Albacomp	1.0
8. Czigler, PVSK P.	1.0
9. Aliakseyeu, Korme.	1.0
10. Davis, Salgotarja.	1.0

A Division: Atomeromu and ZTE jump to 8-0 - by Eurobasket News
Szolnok - Atomeromu 74-92
Atomeromu cruised past Szolnok in style keeping the perfect score after 8 rounds in Hungarian top division. Anthony Dill (200-F-81, college: Texas St.-San Marcos) was a key player in this victory with 25 points and 5 rebounds. Michael English (194-F/G-82, college: UMKC) had 18 pts and 9 assists, while Zsolt Kiss helped with 12 pts. In Szolnok (5-3), Darius Rice netted 17 pts.

Dombovar - Soproni 94-84
Dombovar got 31 points and 8 rebounds from Tory Walker (203-F-79, college: New Orleans) celebrating fourth victory of the season. Ferenc Csirke (183-G-76, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) also had very important role netting 20 pts (5/5 for 3-pts). Charles Brooks (191-G-82, college: Niagara) responded with 30 points (7 triples) for Soproni (5-4).

Falco - Kormend 85-90
Kormend handed 85-90 road loss to Falco so both teams are on 4-4 score now. Jermaine Thomas (186-G-84, agency: 540 Sports, college: La Salle) and Mikalai Aliakseyeu (212-C-78, agency: High Post Agency, college: Buffalo) led the winners with 20 and 19 points respectively. Mike Scott had 18 pts and 10 rebounds. In defeat, Donald Wilson and Laszlo Kalman netted 21 pts each.

ZTE KK - Marso-Vagep 93-73
Impressive 8-0 for ZTE, who stays on top of Division A together with Atomeromu. Tamas Kaman (200-F/G-79, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) was almost unmistakable in victory with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Calvin Watson (196-G-85, agency: Court Side, college: N.Texas) added 15 pts. In loss (1-6), DuJuan Wiley posted 18 pts.

PVSK Pannon - Kaposvari 77-89
Roland Hendlein (205-F-86) stepped up for Kaposvari with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Fabricio David Vay (206-F-86, agency: Interperformances) had 14 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists in defeat. Kaposvari 3-5, PVSK 4-4.

Salgotarjani - Debreceni 93-77
Salgotarjani finally grabbed first victory this season. It was a game between two winless teams in the league. Rickey Huckaby (188-G-83, college: Tex.A&M-Kingsv.) top-scored for the hosts with 22, Sirutaviacius had 20 and James Davis (216-C-85, college: Lamar) helped with 19 points, 10 plus 10 rebounds. Anthony Farmer collected 20 points in loss.

Albacomp - Kecskemeti 101-74
George Banks (202-F/C-72, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: UTEP), Balazs Simon and Michael Lee were the most important players in this victory netting 18 points each. Visitors got 22 pts from Krisztian Wittman (184-G-85). Albacomp 5-3, Kechkemeti 4-3.

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ICELAND

Njardvik lost first game in the league - by Siggi Hjorleifsson
Njardvik who was before tonights game with perfect record 7/0 in the league lost tonight against Stjarnan 82-75
Fannar Helgason Stjarnan big men surprised Njardvik defender by sacking 3 three pointers in first quarter. Njardvik only score 9 points in last quarter.Team did not play together and everybody wanted to do it by themself.
Leading scorers for Stjarnan. Fannar Helgason & Justin Shouse 21. Jovan Zdravevski 20. For Njardvik Johann Olafsson 22.
Breidablik 85 KR 113 in a bad played defense game. Agust Angantysson 21 for Breidablik. Brynjar Bjornsson 25 Semaj Inge 24 for KR.
Snaefell beat Tindastoll 90-79 after been down by 11 at halftime.
Palmi Sigurgeirsson (190-G-78) 26 Jon Olafur Jonsson 20 Hlynur Baeringsson 19 + 16 rebs for Snaefell.
Svavar Birgisson 22. Amani Daanish 19. Helgi Viggosson 18 for Tindastoll

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INDIA

India drive past Singapore - by Eurobasket News
India U16 - Singapore U16 65:51

India registered the first win at the Qualifying stage of the U16 Asia Championship. They held off Singapore to improve at 1-1 record in Group G. Singapore in the meantime suffered the second straight defeat in the pool.
India led by just one point at halftime 26:25. They shifted the gear in the third stanza to clear off to a 12-point lead at the final break. Singapore did not recover and could not avoid the defeat at the end.
Shyam Sunder nailed 15 points to lead the way for India. Ankit Panigrahi (185-C-93) had 12 points in the victory. Wei Xiang Ng notched 15 points for Singapore.

India: Shyam Sunder 15, Ankit Panigrahi 12
Singapore: Wei Xiang Ng 15

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IRAN

Iran hold off Philippines to stay undefeated in Malaysia - by Eurobasket News
Iran U16 - Philippines U16 76:70

Iran posted the fifth straight win at the U16 Asia Championship in Johor Bahru. Iran toppled Philippines in Group F of the Qualifying Round. Mirmohammad Mir Fattahi tallied 20 points and 17 boards to lead Iran. Soheil Yousefi notched 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in the victory.
Philippines enjoyed a 19:15 lead after the starting quarter. But Iran used a 23:7 rally in the second term to build a 12-point halftime advantage. Philippines came back into the game in the third stanza to cut the deficit to 4 points heading into the fourth quarter. Iran did not loosen the grip in the final term and ran away to the victory.
Kiefer Isaac Ravena notched 26 points for Philippines. Von Rolfe Pessumal had 13 points in defeat.

Iran: Mirmohammad Mir Fattahi 20+17 boards, Soheil Yousefi 15
Philippines: Kiefer Isaac Ravena 26, Von Rolfe Pessumal 13

Woods replaces Eley in Mahram - by Mohammed Malas
Mahram was forced to find an import replacement following the injury of the American big guy Bud Eley (209-C-75, college: SE Missouri St.), The team finally found what they are looking for through their signature with another American center called Loren Woods (213-C-78, agency: Arik Krayn Services, college: Arizona).

Woods' last team was CAI Zaragoza (Spain-ACB) during season 2008-2009 as he played with them 10 games averaging 10.6ppg, 9.4rpg, 1.2apg, 1.1spg & 1.8bpg, He also had the chance to appear in the NBA before adding to Turkey and Lithuania.

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IRELAND

Stats Leaders - Men

Points Per Game

Juwann JAMES
  Neptune
  (198-F-)
  Avg: 33.2

1. James, Neptune	33.2
2. Aaron, Hoops	29.6
3. Robbins, UL Eagles	24.3
4. Perre, Belfast Star	23.0
5. Turner, Killester	22.3
6. Johnson, UCC D.	21.4
7. Cummins, Ulster Elks	20.3
8. Taylor, Hoops	17.6
9. Foley, Ulster Elks	17.2
10. Hall, UL Eagl.	17.0

Rebounds Per Game

Carlton AARON
  Hoops
  (206-C-79)
  Avg: 20.4

1. Aaron, Hoops	20.4
2. Johnson, UCC D.	16.0
3. Robbins, UL Eagles	14.8
4. Perre, Belfast Star	11.8
5. Neal, Ulster Elks	11.7
6. James, Neptune	11.6
7. Trimmer, DCU S.	11.0
8. Turner, Killester	10.5
9. Foley, Ulster Elks	8.8
10. James, UCD Mari.	8.5

Assists Per Game

Scott KINEVANE
  UL Eagles
  (175-G-87)
  Avg: 8.7

1. Kinevane, UL Eagles	8.7
2. Coughlin, UCC D.	4.8
3. Grace, Hoops	4.5
4. Donnelly, DCU S.	4.3
5. Noonan, Neptune	4.0
6. Cummins, Ulster Elks	4.0
7. Turner, Killester	4.0
8. Dowd, Moycullen	3.6
9. Taylor, Hoops	3.4
10. Drumm, Ulster El.	3.3

Steals Per Game

Patrick KELLY
  Killester
  (191-G-80)
  Avg: 3.3

1. Kelly, Killester	3.3
2. James, Neptune	3.2
3. Turner, Killester	3.0
4. Nihill, Moycullen	2.8
5. Summersgill, Belfas.	2.8
6. Madsen, Killester	2.8
7. Kurcenkovas, Moycu.	2.7
8. Perre, Belfast Star	2.6
9. Noonan, Neptune	2.4
10. Donnelly, DCU.	2.4

Blocks Per Game

David NEAL
  Ulster Elks
  (--)
  Avg: 2.3

1. Neal, Ulster Elks	2.3
2. Trimmer, DCU S.	2.1
3. James, Neptune	2.0
4. Johnson, UCC D.	1.4
5. Perre, Belfast Star	1.2
6. James, UCD Marian	1.0
7. Baynes, UCD Marian	1.0
8. Lacey, DCU Saints	1.0
9. Aaron, Hoops	0.8
10. Turner, Killest.	0.8

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ISRAEL

Standings - BSL

Premier L. Standings

1. Maccabi T-A	5-0
2. Galil Gilboa	4-1
3. Netanya	4-1
4. Ashkelon	3-2
5. Hap.Afula	3-2
6. Macc.Haifa	3-2
7. Jerusalem	3-2
8. Ironi Nahariya	2-3
9. Bnei Hasharon	2-3
10. Rishon LZ	1-4
11. Hapoel Holon	0-5
12. Ramat Gan	0-5

Premier L. Round: 5 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Hapoel Holon - Macc.Rishon LZ 76-83
Maccabi Rishon LZ grabbed 83:76 over Hapoel Holon as Dalron Johnson

(206-F-81, college: UNLV) stepped up with 22 points and McGhee Aaron followed him with 20 points. Mitchell Dwayne and Ivory Titus finished the night with 15 points each in the losing effort.

Bnei Hasharon - Macc.Haifa 67-77
Maccabi Haifa won over Bnei Hasharon 77:67 in the last game of the Regular Season Round 5 played on Monday. Jason Rich

(191-G-86) paced all the winners with 25 points and Jefferson Davon collected 19 points and 10 boards. Assaf Dori ended up with 19 points in the losing effort.

Galil Gilboa - Maccabi T-A 91-98
Maccabi T-A registered 98:91 win over Galil Gilboa in the Regular Season Round 5. Alan Anderson

(198-G/F-82, college: Michigan St.) produced 21 points for the winners, Bluthenthal David nailed 20 and Pnini Guy scored 19. Pargo Jeremy finished the night with 24 points for Galil Gilboa.

Ironi Ramat G. - Hapoel Afula 86-87
Ironi Ramat lost to Hapoel Afula 86:87 as the latter got 24 points from Justin Dentmon (180-G-85, college: Washington). McKie BJ poured in 17 points and Hall Jermaine nailed 15. Khazzouh Julian finished the night with 20 points and 10 boards in defeat.

Netanya - Hap.Jerusalem 84-72
Tony Washam

(198-F/G-82, college: St.Vincent) exploded with 32 points and 12 rebounds as his Netanya outscored Hapoel Jerusalem 84:72. Pinnock Danilo and Younger Tony followed him with 15 points each for Maccabi team. Criswell-Lyons Leo ended up with 24 points and 14 boards in the losing case.

Ironi Kfar Hamaccabia Ramat Gan sign Otis Hill and Eddy Barlow - by Eurobasket
Ironi Kfar Hamaccabia Ramat Gan added to their roster 35-year old American center Otis Hill (203-C-74, college: Syracuse). Hill played most recently at BC Odessa (Ukraine). While playing 48 games for BC Odessa his stats were: 14.4ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.1apg and 1.0bpg.
in his 1st game with Ironi, Otis scored 7ptsm with 3rebs and 1ast..
it is not the first season for Hill in Israel, he played previous season in 2005-06, and 2007-08 where he played 27 games in the Israeli League and averaged 15.4ppg (5th bext scorer in the league), 5.5rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 61.5%, FT: 73.6% and acheived: Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Center of the Year, Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League 1st Team and Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Imports Team

Eddy Barlow

(185-G-81, college: Sam Houston St.) also agreed terms atg Ironi Kfar Hammacabia, in his 1st game with Ironi, Eddy scored 13pts, 2rebs and 1ast. in 2008, Eddy played in the Ukrainian League with BC Odessa. he layed 22 games and anveraged 11.0ppg, 3.5rpg, 3.9apg (3rd best in the league), 1.6spg, 2FGP: 36.0%, 3PT: 27.0%, FT: 63.0% and hea was awarded : Eurobasket.com Ukrainian Superleague All-Defensive Team -08
By Eurobasket Data Center

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ITALY

Serie A, Top Players of Week 7 - by Stefano Pini
Co- MVP
Jumaine Jones

(201-F-79, college: Georgia), Timothy Bowers

(188-G-82, college: Mississippi St.), Pepsi Caserta
Combined for 41 points, 19 rebounds
They could be a good Euroleague Duo.
Next Saturday, at Bologna, we can begin to understand if they could play Euroleague with Caserta's jersey...
Are we exaggerating? Maybe...
But in a league in which several teams have offensive problems, Caserta is averaging at 90 points.

Italian player of the week
Mason Rocca (204-F-77, college: Princeton), Armani Jeans Milano, 15 points, 9 rebounds
Armani's coach, Piero Bucchi is demostrating season after season his skill in overcoming troubles.
Milano showed his progresses expecially in the first half against Teramo.
Mason, last season often injured, is a great addition under the boards.

Euro player of the week
Nikolaos Zisis (195-G-83), Montepaschi Siena, 16 points 3 steals in 18'
Montepaschi's second half against Roma was of the greatest intensity demonstration we've never seen.
The pointguard played 18 perfect minutes, (7/8 from the court) breaking Roma's defense with dribble penetration.

Honorable Mentions
Eric Williams (206-C-84, agency: Priority Sports, college: Wake Forest), Scavolini Pesaro, 24 points, 16 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Nicolas Mazzarino

(181-G-75, agency: Players Group), NGC Cantu, 25 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists
Marquinhos Vinicius

(207-F-84), Sigma Coatings Montegranaro, 19 points, 6 steals, 3 rebounds
Jobey Thomas (193-G-80, college: Charlotte), Cimberio Varese, 27 points, 4 rebounds
Pietro Aradori (192-G-88), Angelico Biella, 20 points 5 rebounds 5 assists

Legadue: top players of Week 8 - by Antonello Varallo
Best Italian players starting 5 of round 8

PG:German Scarone (190-G-75) of Riviera Solare Rimini: 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals and 6 assists
SG:Carlton Myers (192-G-71, agency: World Sport Agency) of Riviera Solare Rimini: 21 points (4/6 from 3pt, 7/8 from free throws) and 4 assists
SF :Giuliano Maresca (191-G-81) of Enel Brindisi: 19 points, (5/11 from field, 6/6 from free throws)
F: Tommaso Rinaldi (204-F/C-85) of Umana Venezia: 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals
C: Marco Ammannato

(202-F/C-88, agency: Players Group) of Edimes Pavia: 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 steals in 23 minutes

Best import players starting 5 of round 8

PG:Patricio Prato (193-G-79, college: St.Bonaventure) of Aget Imola: 26 points (14/14 from free throws) 4 rebounds and 7 steals
SG:Afik Nissim (180-G-81, agency: Beo Basket) of Prima Veroli: 24 points (5/7 from 3pt), 4 steals and 7 assists
SF:K.C. Rivers (196-G/F-87, college: Clemson) of A.B.Latina: 35 points (5/6 from 3pt) and 6 rebounds
F: Ndudi Ebi

(206-F-84, agency: Arik Krayn Services, college: Arizona) of Riviera Solare Rimini: 23 points, 17 rebounds and 5 steals
C: Chris Pearson (207-C-79) of Miro Radici Vigevano: 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 assists and 3 steals

Standings - B1

A dilettanti Standings

Group A
1. Fortitudo BO	10-0
2. Forli	8-1
3. Ozzano	7-2
4. Tezenis Verona	6-2
5. Brescia	5-3
6. Trento	5-4
7. Omegna	4-4
8. Treviglio	4-5
9. Trieste	4-6
10. Riva del Garda	3-5
11. Osimo	3-6
12. Castelletto	3-6
13. Fidenza	3-7
14. Montecatini	2-7
15. Jesolo S.Dona	0-9
Group B
1. Ferentino	7-2
2. Barcellona	7-2
3. Ostuni	6-3
4. Perugia	6-3
5. Comsum.it SI	5-3
6. Palestrina	5-3
7. Trapani	5-4
8. S.Antimo	4-5
9. Matera	4-5
10. Ruvo	3-5
11. San Severo	3-6
12. Agrigento	3-6
13. Molfetta	2-7
14. Potenza	1-8

Stats Leaders - SerieA

Points Per Game

Gary NEAL
  Benetton TV
  (193-G-84)
  Avg: 22.4

1. Neal, Benetton TV	22.4
2. Jaaber, Lottomat.	20.0
3. Grundy, Carife FE	19.7
4. Brown, Air AV	18.1
5. Aradori, Angelico.	17.4
6. Mazzarino, NGC C.	17.1
7. Forbes, Vanoli CR	16.6
8. Rowland, Vanoli CR	16.1
9. Ere, Pepsi Caserta	16.1
10. Bowers, Pepsi.	15.6

Rebounds Per Game

Chevon TROUTMAN
  Air AV
  (202-F-81)
  Avg: 10.3

1. Troutman, Air AV	10.3
2. Brunner, Sigma C.	9.6
3. Williams, Scavolin.	9.3
4. Adeleke, Martos N.	9.0
5. Ivanov, Sigma C.	8.0
6. Pasco, Angelico BI	7.7
7. Jones, Pepsi C.	7.6
8. Thomas, Banca T.	7.4
9. Szewczyk, Air AV	7.3
10. Wallace, Benett.	7.0

Assists Per Game

Dee BROWN
  Air AV
  (185-G-84)
  Avg: 5.1

1. Brown, Air AV	5.1
2. Finley, Armani MI	4.9
3. Childress, Cimberio.	4.7
4. Poeta, Banca Tercas	4.4
5. Smith, Angelico BI	4.3
6. Green, Scavolini PS	4.1
7. McIntyre, Montepas.	4.0
8. Neal, Benetton TV	3.3
9. Mazzarino, NGC C.	3.1
10. Rowland, Vanoli	3.1

Steals Per Game

David HAWKINS
  Montepaschi
  (193-G-82)
  Avg: 3.6

1. Hawkins, Montepas.	3.6
2. Jaaber, Lottomat.	3.3
3. Jeffers, NGC Cantu	3.2
4. Grundy, Carife FE	3.1
5. Vinicius, Sigma Coat.	3.1
6. Green, Scavolini PS	3.0
7. Kavaliauskas, Pepsi C.	3.0
8. Ortner, NGC Cantu	3.0
9. Rowland, Vanoli CR	3.0
10. Hicks, Scavolini	2.7

Blocks Per Game

Oluoma NNAMAKA
  Carife FE
  (200-F/C-78)
  Avg: 1.7

1. Nnamaka, Carife FE	1.7
2. Crosariol, Lottomat.	1.4
3. Eze, Montepaschi	1.1
4. Szewczyk, Air AV	1.1
5. Gigli, Lottomatica	1.0
6. Traylor, Martos N.	1.0
7. Ortner, NGC Cantu	0.9
8. Nicevic, Benetton.	0.9
9. Lavrinovic, Montepas.	0.8
10. Mancinelli, Armani.	0.7

Stats Leaders - Lega2

Points Per Game

K.C. RIVERS
  A.B. Latina
  (196-G/F-87)
  Avg: 26.5

1. Rivers, A.B. Latina	26.5
2. Goss, Scafati .	23.5
3. Crispin, Enel B.	22.5
4. Slay, Carmatic PT	21.8
5. Rowe, Banco Sard.	20.1
6. Draper, Prima Veroli	20.0
7. Whiting, Aget IM	19.9
8. Skinn, Carmatic PT	19.8
9. Bennerman, Rivier.	19.1
10. Boyette, Miro.	18.1

Rebounds Per Game

Ndudi EBI
  Riviera Solare
  (206-F-84)
  Avg: 14.5

1. Ebi, Riviera Solare	14.5
2. Johnson, Scafati .	11.6
3. Smith, Trenkwalder	10.3
4. Boykin, Fileni Jesi	9.5
5. Waleskowski, Fileni J.	9.5
6. Di Giuliomar., Umana R.	9.0
7. Volcic, Edimes PV	8.5
8. Chiacig, Scafati .	8.5
9. Hines, Prima Veroli	7.6
10. Hatten, UCC.	7.6

Assists Per Game

Jason ROWE
  Banco Sard.
  (178-G-78)
  Avg: 5

1. Rowe, Banco Sard.	5.0
2. Brown, Snaidero UD	4.8
3. Marigney, Trenkwal.	4.5
4. Nissim, Prima Veroli	4.4
5. Slay, Carmatic PT	4.1
6. Hatten, UCC C.	4.1
7. Eldridge, A.B. L.	3.8
8. Venuto, UCC C.	3.5
9. Williams, Miro R.	3.5
10. Mathis, Snaide.	3.3

Steals Per Game

Dontaye DRAPER
  Prima Veroli
  (180-G-84)
  Avg: 4.7

1. Draper, Prima Veroli	4.7
2. Hatten, UCC C.	4.1
3. Robinson, Prima V.	3.7
4. Apodaca, Scafati .	3.5
5. Ringstrom, Carmatic.	3.3
6. Boyette, Miro R.	3.1
7. Skinn, Carmatic PT	3.1
8. Goss, Scafati .	2.9
9. Young, Edimes PV	2.9
10. Bencaster, Edimes.	2.8

Blocks Per Game

Christian DI GIULIOMARIA
  Umana Reyer
  (208-C/F-79)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Di Giuliomar., Umana R.	2.5
2. Ostler, UCC C.	2.1
3. Pearson, Miro R.	1.9
4. Hines, Prima Veroli	1.8
5. Ebi, Riviera Solare	1.4
6. Hubalek, Banco S.	1.3
7. Boykin, Fileni Jesi	1.0
8. Hall, Fastweb CM	1.0
9. Radulovic, Enel B.	1.0
10. Wojciechowsk., UCC.	0.9

A Dilettanti Weekend Results - by Armando Caporaso
Group A

In the round 10 important victory for Bologna in the first match without Alessandro Cittadini (207-C/F-79): 72-71 at PalaDozza against Trento thanks at 21 points and 10 rebounds of Silvio Gigena (200-F-75). 15 points and 5 assist of Matteo Malaventura (196-G-78). For Trento's team 17 points for Ferdinando Becerra (190-F-81) and 9 + 14 rebounds of Alberto Barbieri (205-C-76). With this victory Bologna stays perfect al the first place without defeat. Returns at the win Forli' against Montecatini (88-84). Stefano Masciadri (200-F-89) leads VemSistemi with 23 points and a perfect 5/5 by 3 points. 13 points and 6 assist for the argentinian Andres Forray (188-G-86). Not enough the 30 points of Manuel Carrizo

(198-G/F-80, agency: Players Group) and the performance of Davide Parente (186-G-83), that closes with 14 points and 5 steels. Ozzano wins on the court of Castelletto for 82-79 and reaches the third place on standing (7-2 the record). Emanuele Rotondo

(194-G-75) closes with 29 points and 7 fouls suffered. Good match for Francesco Ihedioha (196-F-86, agency: Interperformances), with 14 points and 14 rebounds. For the winners 24 points of Roberto Prandin (188-G-86) and 13 poinst and 3 blocks of Alex Ranuzzi (195-F-86). Fidenza overcomes Jesolo that remains still without wins after 9 matches. 77-66 the final with 20 points of Fabio Avanzini (190-G-86) and Massimo Guerra (192-G-69). Postponed Tezenis Verona - Garda Cartiere Riva. In the other matches:

Brescia Leonessa - Acegas Aps Trieste 73-65
Co.Mark Treviglio - Paffoni Omegna 70-67

Group B

After 9 rounds FMC and Sigma remain alone at the first place with 14 points. Ferentino wins against Molfetta 81-67: Matteo Metz (195-G-88) plays 24 minutes with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Paolo Calbini (178-G-72) closes with 18 points and 4 assists but the MVP is the power forward Diego Zivic (198-F/C-76), with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Andrea Malamov (196-G-83) closes with 20 points for Molfetta. Barcellona overcames Agrigento for 78-75 thanks to Ryan Bucci (190-G/F-81, college: C.W. Post) (22 points) and Luca Bisconti (202-F/C-82) (19 poinst and 10 rebounds). Good performance for Agostino Li Vecchi (204-F-70) with 16 points and 10 rebounds. 19 poinst and 9/9 at free throw of Davide Virgilio (175-G-72) for the visitors. Perugia wins against Ruvo di Puglia 70-66. Simone Bonamente (203-C-79) closes with 19 points and 9 rebounds. 12 points and 13 rebounds for Davide Zambon (203-F-78, college: American).
Postponed Consum.it Siena - Assi Basket Ostuni. The other results:

Nuove Frontiere S.Antimo - Bawer Matera 67-53
Publisys Potenza - Basket Trapani 63-70
Mazzeo San Severo - Etika & Solsonica Palestrina 76-71

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JAPAN

Standings - JBL

JBL Standings

1. Aishin	13-3
2. Toshiba	11-5
3. Panasonic	10-6
4. Tochigi Brex	10-6
5. Hitachi S.	9-7
6. Toyota	8-8
7. Hokkaido	3-13
8. Mitsubishi	1-15

BJ League Round: 8 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Okinawa GK - Osaka Evessa 82-77
Okinawa GK jumped to 7-3 record after the victory over Osaka Evessa 82:77. Shigeyuki Kinjo (182-G-84) produced 21 points for the winners, while Newton Jeff and Leach George scored 15 each. Washington Lynn collected 29 points and 11 boards in defeat.

Saitama Bron. - Sendai 89ers 79-77
Saitama Broncos grabbed 6-8 record as they beat Sendai 89ers 79:77. Yuki Kitamuki (184-G-85) top-scored for the winners with 18 points, whilst Woodyard Terrence netted 16. Guions Demetrius and Holm Chris delivered 20 points each in defeat.

Kyoto Hannaryz - Fukuoka Rizing 65-69
Fukuoka Rizing improved to 9-5 record as they overcame Kyoto Hannaryz 69:65. Michael Parker (200-G/F-81, college: Evergreen St.) top-scored for the winners with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Bostic Josh collected 31 points, 9 assisst and 8 rebounds in defeat.

Takamatsu FA - Oita H.Devils 100-94
Takamatsu FA rolled over Oita H.Devils 100:94 as Michael Gardener (182-G-81, college: SE Louisiana) shined with 35 points and Okada Yu followed him with 22. Woods Ricky finished the night with 31 points and 20 rebounds in the losing case.

Okinawa GK - Osaka Evessa 73-74
Osaka Evessa grabbed 74:73 victory over Okinawa GK as Nile Murry (193-G-83, college: TCU) and Palmer David produced 15 points apiece for the winners. Shigeyuki Kinjo delivered 21 points in defeat, while Newton Jeff had 15 points and 12 boards.

Toyama Grouses - Hamamatsu P. 66-81
Hamamatsu improved to 11-1 record on top of the Eastern Conference as they beat Toyama Grouses 81:66. Wendell White (198-G-84, agency: Liman Sports, college: UNLV) exploded with 34 points and 16 rebounds, while Knight William followed him with 23. Kato Makoto finished the night with 19 points in the losing effort.

Saitama Bron. - Sendai 89ers 74-67
Beckles Kwbana poured in 16 points as Saitama Broncos outscored Sendai 89ers 74:67. Terrence Roberts

(206-F-84, agency: ZAG Advocates, college: Syracuse) poured in 14 points and Arnold, Drew had 12 points and 12 assists. Guions Demetrius chipped in 18 points and 10 boards in defeat.

Kyoto Hannaryz - Fukuoka Rizing 85-91
Kyoto Hannaryz was beatn by Fukuoka Rizing 85:91 as Mitomo Kohei and Marlyn Bryant (193-G-82, college: S.Florida) ended up with 22 points for the winners. Bostic Josh had a great night for Kyoto with 32 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists.

Takamatsu FA - Oita H.Devils 93-86
Takamatsu FA opened Regular Season Round 8 with the win over Oita H.Devils 93:86 on November 20h. Michael Gardener top-scored for the winners with 22 points and 9 assists. Woods Ricky had amssive 27 points and 20 boards for Oita team.

Toyama Grouses - Hamamatsu P. 70-92
Toyama Grouses lost to Hamamatsu 70:92 in the beginning of the Regular Season Round 8. Wendell White collected 26 points, 16 boards and 8 assists and Knight William added 23. Lemons Kirby chipped in 26 points for Toyama.

Standings - BJ League

BJ Standings

Eastern
1. Hamamatsu P.	11-1
2. Sendai 89ers	9-5
3. Saitama Bron.	6-8
4. Toyama Grouses	5-5
5. Tokyo Apache	5-7
6. Niigata Albirex	2-8
Western
1. Fukuoka Rizing	9-5
2. Okinawa GK	7-3
3. Osaka Evessa	7-5
4. Shiga Lakestars	7-7
5. Oita H.Devils	5-7
6. Takamatsu FA	4-10
7. Kyoto Hannaryz	3-9

Stats Leaders - JBL Superleague

Points Per Game

Takuya KAWAMURA
  Tochigi Brex
  (191-G-86)
  Avg: 21.4

1. Kawamura, Tochigi .	21.4
2. Hale, Mitsubishi	18.2
3. Brown, Toyota	17.2
4. O'Bannon, Toyota	16.3
5. Kinoshita, Panasonic	16.0
6. Sakuragi, Aishin	15.8
7. Honeycutt, Panas.	15.8
8. Dawson, Mitsubishi	15.7
9. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	15.0
10. Takeuchi, Aish.	14.9

Rebounds Per Game

Kosuke TAKEUCHI
  Aishin
  (205-C/F-85)
  Avg: 11.7

1. Takeuchi, Aishin	11.7
2. Aono, Panasonic	9.7
3. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	9.4
4. Dawson, Mitsubishi	9.2
5. Violette, Toshiba	8.8
6. Hale, Mitsubishi	8.1
7. Maraker, Hokkaido	8.0
8. Sakuragi, Aishin	7.9
9. Okosa, Tochigi Brex	7.8
10. Merritt, Tochigi Br.	6.9

Assists Per Game

Shinsuke KASHIWAGI
  Aishin
  (183-G-81)
  Avg: 4.9

1. Kashiwagi, Aishin	4.9
2. Kinoshita, Panasonic	4.1
3. Sakuragi, Aishin	3.7
4. Sato, Hitachi S.	3.7
5. Sakurai, Hokkaido	3.5
6. Nakagawa, Mitsubishi	3.4
7. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	3.2
8. Ishizaki, Toshiba	3.2
9. Kawamura, Tochigi .	3.1
10. Igarashi, Toyo.	2.9

Steals Per Game

Toshihiro SATO
  Hitachi S.
  (176-G-80)
  Avg: 2.8

1. Sato, Hitachi S.	2.8
2. Kashiwagi, Aishin	1.9
3. Nakagawa, Mitsubishi	1.6
4. Dawson, Mitsubishi	1.6
5. Hale, Mitsubishi	1.6
6. Kikuchi, Toshiba	1.6
7. Selvy, Aishin	1.5
8. Honeycutt, Panas.	1.5
9. Kinoshita, Panasonic	1.4
10. Igarashi, Toyo.	1.4

Blocks Per Game

Kosuke TAKEUCHI
  Aishin
  (205-C/F-85)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Takeuchi, Aishin	1.6
2. Dawson, Mitsubishi	1.1
3. Gross, Aishin	1.1
4. Takeuchi, Hitachi S.	1.1
5. Honeycutt, Panas.	0.9
6. Maraker, Hokkaido	0.9
7. Arao, Toyota	0.7
8. Hale, Mitsubishi	0.7
9. Aono, Panasonic	0.6
10. Custis, Panason.	0.6

JBL Round: 16 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Aishin - Mitsubishi 82-79
Aishin improved to 13-3 record as they rolled over Mitsubishi 82:79. Josh Gross (201-F/C-83, college: NC-Greensboro) paced all the winners with 20 points, Takeuchi Kosuke collected 15 points and 16 boards, while Sako Kenichi netted 14. Hale Ron ended up with 30 points and 10 rebounds in defeat.

Hitachi S. - Toshiba 63-77
Hitachi lost to Toshiba 63:77 in the Regular Season Round 16. Cory Violette (203-C/F-82, college: Gonzaga) paced all the winners with 16 points, Kikuchi Shohei netted 15 and Newton Tyler scored 14. Rice Lamar posted 24 points and Takeuchi Joji nailed 21 for Hitachi.

Tochigi Brex - Toyota 103-75
Tochigi Brex thrashed Toyota 103:75 as Takuya Kawamura (191-G-86) led the way with 26 points for the winners. Okosa Reggie netted 14, while Ito Shunsuke and Takeda Ken posted 12 each. Brown Clif and O'Bannon Charles combioned 35 points each in defeat.

Panasonic - Hokkaido 96-69
Panasonic grabbed 10-6 record beating Hokkaido 96:69. The Trains were led by Jerald Honeycutt (205-F-74, college: Tulane) who poured in 34 points and had 12 rebounds. Hirose Kenta nailed 18 points and Aono Fumihiko scored 14. Yamada Daiji ended up with 20 points in the losing effort.

Taiwan prevail against Japan - by Eurobasket News
Taiwan U16 - Japan U16 75:67

Taiwan posted the first win at the U16 Asia Championship Qualifying Round. They shot down Japan to improve at 1-1 record in Group E. Japan in the meantime slipped at 0-2.
Chen Kuan-Chuan knocked down 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead Taiwan. Japan got to the better start to the game as they were up 25:23 at the first break. Japan maintained the lead in the second quarter and they piled up a 5-point advantage at halftime. But Taiwan bounced back after the main break and erased the deficit. They limited Japanese youngsters to just 7 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win at the end.
Chen Ying-Chun had 17 points, 7 boards and 5 assists in the victory. Ryo Tawatari responded with game-high 28 points for Japan. Yuto Aratani finished with 12 points in the loss.

Taiwan: Chen Kuan-Chuan 18+10 boards, Chen Ying-Chun 17
Japan: Ryo Tawatari 28, Yuto Aratani 12

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JORDAN

Jordan outscore Syria in Johor Bahru - by Eurobasket News
Jordan U16 - Syria U16 77:70

Jordan recorded an important win against Syria in Group F of the Qualifying Round at the U16 Asia Championship. They improved at 1-1 record and remained in the race for the semifinal birth. Jordan will now face Philippines on the final day of the Qualifying Round. Syria in the meantime slipped at 0-2 record in the pool.
Jordan built a 9-point lead at the interval. Jordan maintained the pressure after the main break and did not allow Syria to threaten the margin. Malek Kanaan scored 28 points to pace Jordan. Majdi Al-Ghzawi netted 12 points and grabbed 6 boards in the win. Muhammad Otabachi responded with 27 points and 8 rebounds for Syria.

Jordan: Malek Kanaan 28, Majdi Al-Ghzawi 12
Syria: Muhammad Otabachi 27

Oniga:We need more tournaments of this kind - by Murad Masri

Fiba made interview with Fredrick Oniga yopu can check it on this link : (https://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/inte/p/newsid/37510/arti.html) .. and here is the interview:

Fredrick Oniga is back as the coach of a Jordan National Team after a gap of four years.

Im quite enjoying it, the 44-year-old Nigerian said in an exclusive chat with this correspondent after Jordan beat India in their Group A opener.

Especially working with this age-group gives a lot of satisfaction. Whatever you instill in these youngsters at this point is something they will carry with them for the rest of their life, he added.

Excerpts

FIBA Asia: Are you happy with the way the team played in the first game?

Oniga: Well. Happy means everything is OK. Im just glad that we go through the first game. Because, you know in this age-group, the first game is always a problem. Im glad that we scaled through the first game. And thatll give us a chance to see how the subsequent games will come about.

Right now we are a little bit balanced and we are stabilizing. So Ill say Im happy for the win.

Can you take us through the preparation for this Championship?

Its been very challenging. As you are aware, there is a lot of confusion about our National Federation. And its not easy to prepare with such uncertainties around these boys.

We got to play the WABA Championship just one month before this Championship. But then again, there was no time for these kids to recover.

And lets not forget the competition in WABA is highly intense.

But the good side of that competition is that, we get to know each other. We do get a chance to study our opponents, but more importantly we get to assess our own strengths and weaknesses.

It is definitely a plus-point especially in this age-group that we got to test our players against some very good teams in WABA.

Can you comment on the level of the players?

Right now, it is still fundamentals and basics. These are all very young players still opening their eyes to international basketball.

I honestly think we need more tournaments of this kind in FIBA Asia. And nothing like if we can do it in summer. Because that is the time these kids can get to play without any interferences in their school.

I would also like to add here that FIBA should look at increasing the number of teams in the World U17 Championship and thereby increasing the number of berths from each zone.

How much has Jordan qualifying for the 2010 FIBA World Championship had effect on these players?

Its a great influence.

All over the basketball world, when you mention the word Jordan the immediate response is Oh! You guys qualified for the World Championship.

That is a great motivating factor for these youngsters.

It obviously adds to the pressure on them, but I just keep telling them to give their best and wait for their time.
I hope I can keep the flag flying high.

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KAZAKHSTAN

Kazakhstan upset Malaysia in Johor Bahru City - by Eurobasket News
Malaysia U16 - Kazakhstan U16 59:75
Kazakhstan snapped losing skid to silence Malaysia at the U16 Asia Championship. The victory lifted Kazakhstan to 1-1 record in Pool H. Alimbek Orazov scored 18 points and collected 9 rebounds to lead the Kazakh team.
Kazakhstan grabbed an 8-point lead at the first break. Malaysia tried to get back into the game as they cut the distance to 6 points at halftime. However Kazakhstan pulled together in the second half and breezed to the win at the end.
Roman Morozov nailed 14 points in the winning case. Shee Weng Loh had 22 points and 7 rebounds for Malaysia.

Malaysia: She Weng Loh 22
Kazakhstan: Alimbek Orazov 18, Roman Morozov 14

Standings -D1

D1 Standings

1. Astana Tigers	9-1
2. Barsy Atyrau	7-3
3. Tobol	7-3
4. Kaspiy Aktau	4-6
5. BK Almaty	3-7
6. BK Atyrau	0-10

The End of the Second Big Round - by Eurobasket News
Each team of the Regular Season played another five games over the last six days. Astana Tigers remained on top improving to 9-1 record however suffered their first loss in the league.
On November 17th Astana Tigers overcame Atyrau 106:56 as Dmitriy Gavrilov (205-F-86) stepped up with 25 points and Voeykov added 17. Kaspiy overcame Almaty 71:54 and Barsy outscored Tobol 97:87.
On November 18th Astana Tigers beat Kapisy 94:56. Yargaliev top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Anton Ponomarev (209-C/F-88, agency: Court Side) netted 20. Artem Valov (205-F-86, agency: Interperformances, college: Three Rivers CC) produced 13 points in the losing effort. Tobol rolled over Almaty 94:47 and Barsy smashed Atyrau 106:60. Sergei Koval (195-F-93) brought 26 points for Barsy and Kulkin netted 20. Gubashev and Vitaliy Fedisko (190-G-85) ended up with 14 points apiece in defeat.
Later on Tobol brought a real upset as they outscored the favorites Astana Tigers 88:58. Atyrau edged Kaspiy 85:80 and Barsy overcame Almaty 91:56.
After the day off Atyrau beat Almaty 80:65, Kaspiy edged Tobol 73:72 and Astana Tigers cruised past Barsy 69:66.
In the last day of the Round Barsy smashed Kaspiy 90:63, Astana Tigers destroyed Almaty 92:45 and Tobol was too good for Atyrau 83:45.

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KOSOVO

Standings - Superleague

SuperLeague Standings

1. Sigal Prishtina	9-0
2. Bashkimi	7-2
3. Trepca	7-2
4. Peja	5-4
5. Col.Eurosport	3-6
6. Kosova	2-7
7. Bambi	2-7
8. Drita	1-8

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KUWAIT

Kuwait post second straight win in Malaysia - by Eurobasket News
Kuwait U16 - Saudi Arabia U16 60:40

Kuwait recorded the second win in a row at the U16 Asia Championship. They defeated Saudi Arabia in Group H of the classification round of the tournament. Mashari Abu Dhom knocked down 17 points to lead the charge.
The teams were well-matched in the first frame. The scoreboard read 12:12 after ten minutes. But Saudi Arabia scored just 15 points in the next two periods and entered the fourth frame down by 17 points. Kuwait cruised to the win in the fourth quarter. Abdulrahman Alshammari had 13 points and 14 boards in the victory. Ahmed Almukhtar netted 10 points in defeat.

Kuwait: Mashari Abu Dhom 17, Abdulrahman Alshammari 13+14 boards
Saudi Arabia: Ahmed Almukhtar 10

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LEBANON

FINAL IMAGE FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON - by Asia-Basket Lebanon
The Lebanese Clubs are undergoing their preparation for the Long waited season to start on December 03rd , this year the League will be consisted from 8 clubs after the withdrawal of Blue Stars & Tebnin due to their Financial situation.
1. Riyadi Beirut
2. Moutahed Tripoli
3. Sagesse - Beirut
4. Champville
5. Antranik Beirut
6. Kahraba - Zouk
7. Hoops
8. Anibal Zahle

The clubs are playing lot of preparation games , Moutahed was in Jordan and played some games , Champville is traveling to Syria to participate in the Aleppo Tournament .

The championship format will be as follows:
Regular Season
Final 6
Final 4

The clubs strengthen their rosters with coaches , Local Players , Foreign players.
Final Clubs Transactions:

Riyadi Beirut
Arrived: Jean Abdelnour,Rodrigue Akl
Left : Fadi El khatib,Ismael Ahmad,Mohamad Ibrahim,Hussein Tawbe, Yasser Kassem
Foreign Players : Nate Johnson , C.J. Giles

Moutahed Tripoli
Arrived: Bassem Balaa ,Ramy Akiki, Bassel Bawji ,Mohamad Ibrahim,Jad Bitar, Hassan Lakiss
Left:Roy Samaha,Mario Abboud, Hani Zakaria, Mohamad Jaber
Foreign Players : ALEKSANDAR BOJIC , MIKE Christensen

Sagesse - Beirut
Arrived: Roy Samaha , Patrick Bou Abboud,Ralf Akl,Badih Souaid,Amir Eid, Rony Abou Jaoude
Left: Sabah Khoury,Rony Fahed,Bassem Balaa
Coach : Zeljko Zecevic

Champville
Arrived : Fadi El khatib,Miguel Martinez,Ghaleb Rida
Left : Ramy Akiki,Samer Mechrif,Ray Dagher,Hussein Kanso
Foreign Players : Chris Charles , Greg Danielson

Antranik - Beiut
Arrived : Marwan Ziede,Charbel El Sokhen,Anis Feghali,Mohamad Akkad, Yasser Kassem
left:Rony Abou Jaoude,Simon Daoud,Georges Badawi
Foreign Players : Sean Colson , Micheal Benton
Coach :Elie Nasr

Anibal Zahle
Arrived:Simon Daoud
Left : Georges Ghanem
Foreign Players : Ron Alexander , Curtis Slaughter
Coach :Danny Ammous

Hoops
Arrived:Mohamad Hamdar,Hussein Kanso,Anthony Yamin
Foreign Players : Demetrius Brown , Ricky Clemons
Coach :Danny Ammous

Kahraba - Zouk
Arrived : Georges Badawi,Michel Hakim,Ayman Raad,Ray Dagher
Foreign Players : Zachery Ingles, Malcolm Battles
Coach :Tony Khalil

The World Championships Wild Card Race Update Vol. II - by Maarouf Mawloud

[by Kris SANTIAGO] - Merhaba once again!

There are more and more rumours floating around the web these days regarding the 'precious' wild cards soon to be given out by FIBA.

The Dominican website 'Basket Dominicano' recently posted parts of an interview with FIBA Americas Secretary General Alberto Garcia and he gave hints about which countries could be strongly considered by FIBA. Garcia named Uruguay, Nigeria, Korean and Japan as strong contenders for getting a pass for Turkey 2010. Also, the article states, that Baumann met the lobbying Dominican basketball federation officials in Cuba in the month of October and also, that the officials have to secure a TV deal for the World Championships to strengthen their chances of getting an invitation to Turkey next year.

Also, in a separate article by ESPN, Al Horford tells that he would be in, if the Dominicans would make it to Turkey.

Russian newspapers report that FIBA president Patrick Baumann talked about expanding the tournament to 32 teams as a lot of countries are interested in obtaining a wild card right now. This would help FIBA to raise the interest in the World Champs in more countries but the addition of more national-teams would water down the competition as there would be more one-sided games, tells Baumann acording to the article.

The Nigerians are over-confident, which is nothing new, as they were over-confident with their outing in Libya only to witness their failure in the quarter-finals. Regarding their chances of getting one of the four wild cards, their president confirmed to local media outlets, that Nigeria will be getting a wild card if FIBA decides that one will be awarded to the African continent: 'Let me be honest with you, we have got words from them that if any African country would be considered, it is Nigeria that would get the slot; the two other contenders (Mali and Cameroon) have no standing against us.'

UK National-team guard Flinder Boyd is hoping to play in Turkey next year. I think the British are currently having a fair chance of making it due to their long-term perspective of developing the sport in a proper way on the island.

While other teams are hoping for a second chance, Canada is getting positive feedback by it's NBA-based players and looks determined to excel next year in major competition.

And finally something funny by German basketball magazine '5ive' which recently talked about Germany's chances of getting a wild-card as well: They suggested, since the Turkish organizers have also an influence on the outcome of the wild-card decision, to let Tolga ngren and Murat Didin (both are Turkish coaches in the German basketball-league) do some promotional work in Turkey as well as point out, that Germany's basketball-league is sponsored by 'BEKO' a Turkish company which also should be in favor of Germany once it's decision-time. I doubt this is going to work, neither do the guys from 5ive but it was very amusing to read stuff like that.

I'm out like waiting on a decision.

Source: https://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/inte/blog/allPost/p/lid_9859_newsid/37542/blog.html

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LIGA AMERICAS

Standings

Liga Americas Standings

Group A
1. Pitagoras/Minas		0-0
2. Atenas		0-0
3. Quimsa		0-0
4. Soles		0-0
Group B
1. Flamengo		0-0
2. Halc.Rojos		0-0
3. Espartanos		0-0
4. Arecibo		0-0
Group C
1. Malvin		0-0
2. Dep.Castro		0-0
3. Obras		0-0
4. Halc.Xalapa		0-0
Group D
1. Universo/BRB		0-0
2. Halc.Cordoba		0-0
3. Penarol		0-0
4. Navieros		0-0

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LITHUANIA

Stats Leaders - LKL

Points Per Game

Saulius KAZEVICIUS
  Alytus Alita
  (189-G-76)
  Avg: 21

1. Kazevicius, Alytus A.	21.0
2. Sirutavicius, Techa.	20.8
3. Aleksandrova., Alytus A.	19.8
4. Griskenas, Techasas	18.0
5. Leonavicius, Sakalai	17.3
6. Ruikis, Suduva	17.0
7. Sirvydis, Sakalai	16.8
8. Kieza, Suduva	15.9
9. Tatarunas, Alytus A.	15.9
10. Bjelica, Lietuv.	15.3

Rebounds Per Game

Paulius MORKELIUNAS
  Juventus
  (201-F-85)
  Avg: 9.4

1. Morkeliunas, Juven.	9.4
2. Kieza, Suduva	8.9
3. Valanciunas, Perlas	8.6
4. Tatarunas, Alytus A.	8.5
5. Staniulis, Perlas	7.7
6. Watson, Zalgiris	7.4
7. Griskenas, Techasas	7.0
8. Dimsa, Nevezis	7.0
9. Vilkius, Neptunas	6.8
10. Cepukaitis, Aisci.	6.6

Assists Per Game

Tomas GAIDAMAVICIUS
  Juventus
  (191-G-82)
  Avg: 6.6

1. Gaidamaviciu., Juven.	6.6
2. Low, Siauliai	5.9
3. Jomantas, Lietuv.	5.1
4. Maceina, Rudupis	4.7
5. Kelys, Perlas	4.5
6. Gaska, Perlas	4.5
7. Ivanauskas, Alytus A.	4.3
8. Kalnietis, Zalgiris	4.0
9. Peciukeviciu., Aisci.	3.9
10. Ezerskis, Techas.	3.9

Steals Per Game

Andrius ALEKSANDROVAS
  Alytus Alita
  (197-G-86)
  Avg: 2.8

1. Aleksandrova., Alytus A.	2.8
2. Popovic, Lietuvos.	2.4
3. Lipkevicius, Aisciai	2.3
4. Jomantas, Lietuv.	2.3
5. Vileita, Rudupis	2.1
6. Leonavicius, Sakalai	2.0
7. Maceina, Rudupis	2.0
8. Uzas, Nevezis	2.0
9. Ezerskis, Techasas	1.9
10. Parachomikas, Rud.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Aurimas KIEZA
  Suduva
  (202-F-82)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Kieza, Suduva	2.6
2. Valanciunas, Perlas	2.3
3. Begic, Zalgiris	1.7
4. Dimsa, Nevezis	1.4
5. Cepukaitis, Aisciai	1.4
6. Valukonis, Aisciai	1.2
7. Jurgo, Sakalai	1.2
8. Klimavicius, Zalgiris	1.1
9. Leonavicius, Sakalai	1.0
10. Galdikas, Neptun.	1.0

Stats Leaders - NKL

NKL Stats Leaders Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

1. Gorskovas, Perlas 21.78
2. Kulevicius, Del 21.75
3. Stanionis, Erelita 21.67
4. Sebeziovas, Malsta 20.83
5. Normantas, Brem 19.33
6. Slivka, Meresta 19.22
7. Vilgelis, Atletas 18.89
8. Sugintas, Perlas 18.22
9. Raziulis, Del 17.56
10. Harrison, Pieno 17.40

Rebounds Per Game

1. Maciulis, Radv 9.56
2. Vaitelis, Silute 9.44
3. Gydra, Akadem 8.56
4. Volkus, ABRO 8.40
5. Stanionis, Erelita 7.67
6. Drungilas, Zalgiris 7.25
7. Keras, Del 6.89
8. Montrimavičius, il 6.88
9. Pupinis, Erelita 6.86
10. Jezukevicius, Akad 6.56

Assists Per Game

1. Raziulis, Del 7.22
2. Harrison, Silute 5.90
3. Ramonas, Perlas 5.71
4. Balciunas, Meresta 5.56
5. Reminas, Naglis 4.50
6. Vasiliauskas, Radv 4.22
7. Sapiega, Erelita 4.00
8. Zymantas, Nafta 4.00
9. Kvedaravicius, ABRO 3.80
10. Padgureckas, Meres 3.78

Steals Per Game

1. Normantas, Bremena 4.13
2. Rauktys, Radv 3.67
3. Ballard, Pieno 3.63
4. Harrison, Pieno 3.00
5. Pelss, Erelita 2.88

Blocks Per Game

1. Budreckis, Mazeikiai 2.13
2. Pupinis, Erelita 1.86
3. Volkus, Abro 1.63
4. Mankevicius, Erelita 1.38
5. Milinskas, Malsta 1.33

2FGP

1. Valuckis, Pieno 64.71
2. Strazdauskas, Naglis 64.20
3. Normantas, Bremena 63.33
4. Slivka, Meresta 63.01
5. Kulevicius, Del. 62.65

3FGP

1. Stasys, Nafta 61.11
2. Vilgelis, LKKA 55.00
3. Zukauskas, Silute 52.50
4. Babkauskas, Zalgiris 48.57
5. Grigaitis, Radv 47.83

Free Throws

1. Karbauskas, Bremena 93.75
2. Sebeziovas, Malsta 91.89
3. Valuckis, Pieno 91.30
4. Raziulis, Del. 89.58
5. Kvedaravicius, ABRO 86.11

Ranking

1. Kulevicius, Del. 21.38
2. Stanionis, Erelita 19.63
3. Sebeziovas, Malsta 19.40
4. Strazdauskas, Naglis 19.25
5. Sugintas, Perlas 18.38

LKL Round: 8 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Zalgiris - Lietuvos Rytas 67-64
Zalgiris won the first thriller over Lietuvos Rytas 67:64 this season in LKL. In the top game of the Regular Season Round 8 Martynas Pocius (196-G-86, agency: Interperformances, college: Duke) led the way with 17 points. Brown Marcus netted 15 and Salenga Dainius added 14. Zavackas Donatas responded with 18 points in the losing effort.

Alytus Alita - Suduva 73-86
Alytus Alita lost to Suduva 73:86 as the latter received 17 points from Mantas Ruikis (198-G/F-85). Kieza Aurimas posted 16 and Broadus Rashaun delivered 15. Kazevicius Saulius ended up with 26 points for the home side.

Sakalai - Techasas 81-89
Techasas grabbed 89:81 over Sakalai as Ernestas Ezerskis (192-G-87) stepped up with 24 points for the winners. Cerneckis Tomas nailed 19 and Streikus Rytis posted 15. Sirvydis Virginijus finished the night with 28 points for the hosts.

Rudupis - Perlas 86-65
Rudupis overcame Perlas 86:65 in the Regular Season Round 8. Gintautas Vileita (194-G-75, college: Monmouth) paced all the winners with 22 points, Sakinis Povilas notched 21 and Jankauskas Giedrius added 19. Valanciunas Jonas finished the night with 14 points in the losing case.

Neptunas - Aisciai 72-70
Zurna Julius nailed 22 points as Neptunas outscored Aisciai 72:70. Tomas Vilkius (196-F-81) and Petkus Vytenis followed him with 16 points each. Kadzevicius Mantas and Lipkevicius Vytenis combined 45 points in the losing case.

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LUXEMBOURG

Scoring Leaders - DBBL

DBBL STATS Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Largent, Racing 28,22
Walters, M. Pikes 26,11
Scott, Etzella 23.90
Smith, Sparta 23,44
Kennedy, Res. 21,71
Delgado, Etz. 21,11
Diederich, Con. 20,80
Mller, T71 20,80

Rebounds Per Game

McDaniel Nit. 14,2
Kennedy; Wal. 13.2
Gary, Cont. 13,0
Grant, SPA 11,2
Walters, Pik. 11,1
Smith, Spa. 10,7

Blocks Per Game

Gary, Contern 5,67
Scott, Etzella 3,23
DePree, Amic. 1,34
McDaniel Nitia 1,23
Grant, Sparta 1,13

Standings

Diekirch League Standings

1. Etzella	8-1
2. Contern	7-2
3. Amicale	7-2
4. T71	6-3
5. Sparta	6-3
6. Musel Pikes	5-4
7. Residence	3-6
8. Soleuvre	2-7
9. BBC Nitia	1-8
10. Racing	0-9

Review after the First Round - by Chris Longoria
Etzella Ettelbruck won 8 straight games, after losing the home opener vs T71. They have played very solid, and their bigman Dustin Scott (203-F/C-85, college: Charleston) has been the most dominant player in the league. Etzella is followed by last years champions Ab Contern and Steinsel with a 7-2 records. Both teams had a great first round of play. Contern lead by american Brandon Gary, who doesnt need to score the ball to be effective, his reboundind and blocking skills are a big reason of the teams success. Steinsel plays very aggressive defense and likes to run fastbreaks. T71 and Sparta are tied at 6-3, had some ups and downs but are looking strong. Musel Pikes are in 6th with a 5-4 record.It seems like the bottom 4 teams are already known, with Walferdange still having a chance to make the playoffs, but Zolver (2-7), Nitia (1-8) and Racing (0-9)!! are headed for the playdowns. Racing seems to have a hard time to win a game at this level and maybe has to plan for National 2.

Diekirch League Round: 9 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Sparta - Racing 90-70
Sparta rallied past Racing as Larrie Smith (197-F-75, college: Tennessee Tech) delivered 33 points and 13 boards. Phil Grant contributed 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Corey Largent was responsible for 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss.

Soleuvre - BBC Nitia 82-59
Soleuvre posted the second win in the season as they ougunned BBC Nitia. Domonique Crawford (193-G-84, college: Youngstown St.) knocked down 37 points and grabbed 15 boards to lead the way. Ben Hemmen had 16 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Blly McDaniel came off the bench for 19 points and 15 boards in defeat.

T71 - Contern 61-73
Contern posted the seventh win as they drove past T71 on the road. Eric Jeitz (191-G-86) scored 21 points to lead Contern. Yves Braun added 17 points in the winning effort. Frank Muller responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds for T71 Dudelange.

Musel Pikes - Residence 80-77
Musel Pikes prevailed against Residence at home. Fletcher Walters (201-F-86, agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement, college: Amherst) scored 36 points to pace the hosts. Guy Schmit added 15 points in the fith win for Musel Pikes. Residence responded with 28 points and 14 boards from Marcus Kennedy.

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MALAYSIA

MEXICO

Mark Strom leads Gnyeli to Super Cup Final - by Bruno Baltazar
Mark Strom (193-G-82, college: Apprentice) has become one of the top players in the North Cyprus Premier League, he is averaging 19.3 points and 4 assist per match. The Super Cup final is between Gnyeli OSAN (11-3) and Koopspor (13-1), the two most celebrated clubs in the league. Mark has become one of the fan favorites in Cyprus with his ablility to knockdown 3 point shots

LNBP 2nd leg underway - by Alejandro Martinez
LNBP has started its second half of the season. Xalapa and Veracruz and in a tough battle for 1st place,, with Veracruz owning the tie braker by defeating Xalapa twice. The surprising Toros de Nuevo Laredo is the only team to defeat both of them during the regular season and are the revelation team so far. Soles and Cordoba, as expected, are in a tight battle for the 3 spot in the standings. Lobos de Durango, who got off to a slow start, have endured a solid run and are currently in the top tier of the standings, joined by Pioneros de Cancun and two other glad surprises: Puebla and Campeche. Fuerza Regia de Monterrey looks to turn its season around in the 2nd half of the season after a slow 1st half. They have gotten off a good start in the 2nd half of the season, having defeated both Potros and Pilares on the road. They will host Pioneros and Campeche this week, in what is a pivotal series to make a big jump in the standings. Coaching changes: Surprisingly only three coaching changes were made in the 1st half: Tijuana fired former NBA Robert Ried and hired left his assistant Coach Renato as his replacement. Pilares del DF and Puebla are two other teams who made coaching changes during the 1st half. This second half promises to be full of excitment and great basketball, as teams look to improve on its playoff chances.

LNBP sets up NBA-like voting - by Carlos Chapa
For the first time since its founding in year 2000, the LNBP announced a new voting system that will allow fans to select the players that will participate in the LNBP All-Star Game, unlike the NBA, this system will enable voters to select players from every team in a write-in form, with only providing a valid email address, fans are required to select 5 Mexican players and 5 foreigners.

This year the LNBPs All-Star Game will be played for the second time in Mexico City's Juan de la Barrera Gym on December 16, the events will take place in this order: The three point competition will kick off the night, followed by the All-Star Game, in halftime, the dunk contest will be held.

The league informed that this game will be viewed in national television.
Click here to vote for your All-Stars

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MONTENEGRO

Standings - 1A

1A Standings

1. Lovcen	5-1
2. Gorstak	5-1
3. Ulcijn	5-1
4. Danilovgrad	4-2
5. Mornar Bar	3-3
6. Jedinstvo	2-4
7. ABS Primorje	2-4
8. Mogren	2-4
9. Teodo Tivat	2-4
10. Primorje-M.	0-6
Will join on later stage:
1. Buducnost	-

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NBA

Standings

NBA Standings

Eastern Conference
Atlantic Div.
1. Boston C.	10-4
2. Toronto R.	6-8
3. Philadelph.76	5-8
4. New York K.	3-10
5. New Jersey N.	0-13
Central Div.
1. Cleveland C.	10-4
2. Milwaukee B.	8-4
3. Chicago B.	6-7
4. Indiana P.	5-6
5. Detroit P.	5-9
Southeast Div.
1. Atlanta H.	11-3
2. Orlando M.	11-3
3. Miami Heat	8-5
4. Charlotte B.	4-9
5. Washington W.	3-9
Western Conference
Northwest Div.
1. Portland TB	11-5
2. Denver N.	9-4
3. Utah Jazz	7-6
4. Oklah.City T.	7-7
5. Minnesota T.	1-12
Pacific Div.
1. Phoenix Suns	11-3
2. LA Lakers	10-3
3. Sacramento K.	5-8
4. LA Clippers	5-9
5. Golde State W.	4-8
Southwest Div.
1. Dallas M.	10-3
2. Houston R.	8-6
3. San Antonio S.	6-6
4. N.Orleans H.	6-9
5. Memphis G.	5-9

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Carmelo ANTHONY
  Denver N.
  (203-F-84)
  Avg: 30.5

1. Anthony, Denver N.	30.5
2. Bryant, LA Lakers	29.8
3. James, Clevelan.	29.4
4. Wade, Miami Heat	28.1
5. Durant, Oklah.Ci.	27.1
6. Nowitzki, Dallas M.	26.9
7. Bosh, Toronto R.	26.6
8. Granger, Indiana P.	24.2
9. Jennings, Milwauke.	24.2
10. Paul, N.Orleans.	23.8

Rebounds Per Game

Joakim NOAH
  Chicago B.
  (211-F/C-85)
  Avg: 11.9

1. Noah, Chicago B.	11.9
2. Bosh, Toronto R.	11.7
3. Wallace, Charlotte B.	11.4
4. Duncan, San A.	11.3
5. Bynum, LA Lakers	11.2
6. Howard, Orlando M.	11.1
7. Boozer, Utah Jazz	11.0
8. Haywood, Washingt.	11.0
9. Gasol, Memphis G.	10.7
10. Horford, Atlanta.	10.1

Assists Per Game

Steve NASH
  Phoenix Suns
  (190-G-74)
  Avg: 11.6

1. Nash, Phoenix Suns	11.6
2. Williams, Utah Jazz	9.9
3. Paul, N.Orleans H.	9.2
4. Kidd, Dallas M.	9.1
5. Rondo, Boston C.	8.9
6. James, Clevelan.	8.1
7. Davis, LA Clippers	7.4
8. Westbrook, Oklah..	7.1
9. Calderon, Toron.	6.4
10. Arenas, Washin.	6.3

Steals Per Game

Rajon RONDO
  Boston C.
  (186-G-86)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Rondo, Boston C.	2.6
2. Ellis, Golde S.	2.3
3. Brewer, Minnesot.	2.2
4. Davis, LA Clippers	2.1
5. Bryant, LA Lakers	2.1
6. Ariza, Houston R.	2.1
7. Hughes, New Y.	2.0
8. Wade, Miami Heat	2.0
9. Chalmers, Miami Heat	1.8
10. Fernandez, Portla.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Brook LOPEZ
  New Jersey N.
  (213-F/C-88)
  Avg: 2.7

1. Lopez, New J.	2.7
2. Smith, Atlanta H.	2.6
3. Oden, Portland TB	2.3
4. Dampier, Dallas M.	2.2
5. Haywood, Washingt.	2.2
6. Perkins, Boston C.	2.1
7. Hibbert, Indiana P.	2.1
8. Okafor, N.Orlean.	1.9
9. Camby, LA Clippers	1.9
10. Gasol, Memphis.	1.9

Sunday's games (6) review: KG lifts Boston to OT win against Knicks - by Eurobasket News
Orlando M. - Toronto R. 104-96
Vince Carter (6'5'-G-77, college: N.Carolina) scored 24 points, Dwight Howard (6'10'-F-85) had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic won their fifth straight game, 104-96 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. J.J. Redick collected 19, while Jason Williams helped with 16 pts. On the other side, Toronto got 22 points from Chris Bosh. Magic 11-3, Raptors 6-8.

Boston C. - New York K. 107-105 OT
Paul Pierce (6'7'-F-77, college: Kansas) swung it to a wide-open Kevin Garnett (6'10'-F-76, agency: Pro Management Agency), whose jumper beat the overtime buzzer to give Boston a 107-105 victory Sunday. Pierce collected 33 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in this win. Kendrick Perkins added 16 pts and 13 rebs. In New York Knicks, Al Harrington shined with 30 points and 9 rebs. Celtics 10-4, Knicks 3-10.

Indiana P. - Charlotte B. 88-104
Nazr Mohammed (6'10'-C-77, college: Kentucky) continued his surprising turnaround Sunday, scoring 18 points and controlling the inside as Charlotte snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-88 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Boris Diaw (6'8'-F/C-82) was second scorer in victory with 17 (7 rebs) and Derrick Brown added 13 pts. In loss, Dahntay Jones delivered 19 points. Bobcats 4-9, Pacers 5-6.

N.Orleans H. - Miami Heat 101-102
Dwyane Wade (6'4'-G-82, college: Marquette) had 31 points, and Haslem banked in a jumper with 15.4 seconds left to lift the Miami Heat past the New Orleans Hornets 102-101 on Sunday night. Michael Beasley (6'9'-F-89, college: Kansas St.) had 17 points and 9 boards, while Jermaine O'Neal added 15 pts. Marcus Thornton answered with 24 pts in loss. Head 8-5, Hornets 6-9.

Detroit P. - Phoenix Suns 91-117
Amare Stoudemire (6'10'-F-82) scored 21 points and Steve Nash (6'3'-G-74, college: Santa Clara) added 20 for Phoenix, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch the Suns rout road-weary Detroit 117-91 on Sunday night for the Pistons' fifth straight loss. Jason Richardson scored 17 and Goran Dragic delivered 13 pts in this win. Charlie Villanueva and Dajuan Summers posted 13 pts each in defeat. Suns 11-3, Pistons 5-9.

Oklah.City T. - LA Lakers 85-101
Kobe Bryant (6'6'-G-78) duplicated Bird's memorable shot and finished with 26 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-85 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night and adding yet another clip to his a 14-year NBA highlight reel. Andrew Bynum (7'0'-C-87, agency: David Lee services) helped the Lakers with 25 points and 9 rebounds. In Thunder, Kevin Durant collected 19 points and 6 boards. Lakers 10-3, Thunder 7-7.

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NCAA1

Drama continues for UCLA - by Kevin Cochran
It's only a week into the new season, and UCLA coach Ben Howland already has dealt with a season's worth of drama.

Seven Bruins missed time during the pre season with injuries. Now, a suspension will keep starting forward Nikola Dragovic (6'9'-F-87) out indefinitely.

The senior forward from Belgrade, Serbia was arrested Friday on charges of felony assault. The Los Angeles county district attorney says he was involved in a incldent last month at a North Hollywood concert, but refused further comment.

Dragovic missed Friday's victory over Cal State Bakersfield and will not play tonight against Pepperdine. Howland spoke with Dragovic after the game on Friday, and says 'He was obviously very apologetic and felt terrible about this entire situation.'

Wildcats win Puerto Rico Tip Off - by Kevin Cochran
Winning the Puerto Rico Tip-Off wasn't easy for No. 5 Villanova.

Scottie Reynolds scored 21 points to help the Wildcats beat Mississippi 79-67 on Sunday night. Corey Stokes added 18 and Antonio Pena added 17 points and 16 rebounds for the Wildcats, who did nothing to diminish their status as favorites in the Big East during their trip to the Caribbean.

'You know, this tournament is a great tournament with all the teams that are in it,' said Reynolds. ' (We) haven't really been tested against a tough team, and we beat three tough teams.'

Villanova used an 8-0 run in the opening minutes Sunday night and led 27-23 at halftime, holding the Rebels (4-1) to only 29.6 percent shooting from the field.

Wildcats coach Jay Wright said while he was worried about missing players sidelined with injuries, his squad never seemed to struggle.

'It was amazing to me,' Wright said. 'They didn't blink, and I think it says a lot about these guys and how much they trust each other.'

Villanova beat its first two opponents, Fairleigh Dickinson and Pennsylvania by a combined 61 points, but needed freshman Isaiah Armwood's 3-pointer with 17 seconds left to edge George Mason 69-68 in Thursday's opening game in Puerto Rico. The next day, the Wildcats nearly blew an 18-point lead to No. 18 Dayton before holding on for a 71-65 victory.

Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy praised his team's efforts against Villanova and other tournament opponents, but stressed his players need to improve their rebounding and offensive play.

'Tonight's team was a Top 10 team, and the effort was tremendous,' Kennedy said, 'and our execution failed us at times and you're not going to be a Top 10 team unless effort and execution are both stellar.'

Chris Warren led Mississippi with a game-high 24 points. Terrico White added 14 points and nine rebounds off the bench, and Murphy Holloway finished with 10 points.
Courtesy: www.villanova.com

Backcourt helps 'Cats upset Flyers - by Kevin Cochran
Jacob Pullen (6'0'-G-89) scored 26 points and Denis Clemente (6'1'-G-86) added 21 to lead Kansas St. to an 83-75 victory over Dayton (No. 21 ESPN/USA Today, No. 18 AP) on Sunday in the third-place game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

The Wildcats (4-1) built an early lead and had enough to hang on at the finish to beat the Flyers, who defeated No. 21 Georgia Tech in the first round of the tournament.
The win was the first for K-State over a non-conference ranked team since beating No. 19 Iowa, 86-78, at home on Dec. 23, 2000, and was the first win over a ranked non-conference foe at a neutral site since beating No. 17 Arkansas, 47-46, in Kansas City on Dec. 27, 1980.

Pullen went 6-of-14 from the field and was 12-for-14 from the foul line, while Clemente, a Puerto Rican, was visibly charged playing in his Caribbean homeland, going 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. The duo combined for 40-plus points for the fourth time in their career and Sunday marked just the second time that both scored 20 or more points in the same game.

Kansas St. led by as many as 10 in the first half and had a 35-28 edge at the break.

Chris Johnson led the Flyers (2-2) with 16 points and six rebounds, but they were dominated in the paint, where Kansas St. outscored them 38-24 and outrebounded them 41-30.

Courtesy: Kansas St. University

Gamecocks lose Archie to knee sprain - by Kevin Cochran
South Carolina senior forward Dominique Archie (6'7'-F-87), who left Sunday's contest versus Miami mid-way through the first half with a knee injury, will be out indefinitely with a right knee sprain, Gamecock head basketball coach Darrin Horn announced on Monday. Archie will be re-evaluated at a later date.

'Dominique Archie is one of the hardest working players I've coached and I'm confident he will work just as hard in his rehabilitation with this injury as he does on the court,' Horn said. 'As a family, this is a time when we will pull together and continue to work toward our goals in his absence.'
Courtesy: gamecocksonline.cstv.com

Heels hold off Buckeyes - by Kevin Cochran
Deon Thompson (6'8'-F-88) had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to hold on for a 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio St. in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals on Thursday night.

The Tar Heels (4-0), who led by 19 points with 10:23 to play, will face Syracuse, which beat No. 13 California 95-73, in Friday night's championship game of the tournament that benefits Coaches vs. Cancer.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams hadn't been overly pleased with the Tar Heels' play in their three double-digit victories, including ones over Florida Intern. and North Carolina Central, to advance to New York.

He couldn't find much to be upset with early against Ohio St. (2-1) as the defending national champions - only one starter returned from the team that beat Michigan State in April - were in charge for most of the game.
Courtesy: www.tarheelblue.cstv.com

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NCAA2

Alaska Classic Results-Day One - by Sanjey Noriega
From: alaskananooks.com

The Alaska Nanooks opened up the season on Thursday night at the Fairbanks Youth Sports Alaska Invitational and dropped a heartbreaker to Dominican College 73-67. The Chargers used clutch foul shooting and timely rebounds to defeat the Nanooks in front of a rowdy Patty Center crowd of 505.

The Chargers jumped out to an early 13-6 lead off a Zach Huston lay-in with 14 minutes remaining in the half but the Nanooks answered right back with a Nashorn Maynard (Saint Paul's, Saint Kitts) lay-in the next trip down the floor to cut the lead to five.

Dominican started the half red-hot as they shot 53% (8 of 15) from the field in the first six minutes of action to fuel their offense. The Charger defense was just as impressive as they held the Nanooks to only 33% shooting (4 of 12) and out rebounded Alaska 9-6.

The Nanooks closed the lead to three after two Parrish West (Chicago, IL) free throws to make the score 24-21. The Nanooks were aided by an 11-4 run which saw Dominican go scoreless for 3:38 of that run.

Back-to-back three-point field goals by Emmanuel Jenkins (6'0'-G) (Tacoma, WA) tied the game at 29 with 2:29 left in the half before Dominican silenced the Patty Center crowd with a 5-0 run of their own.

The Nanooks finished the half strong with three straight defensive stops and a lay-in from West to cut the lead to one, before a Charger basket gave them the three point edge going into halftime, 36-33.

West led all scorers at the half with 11 points and was a perfect 7 of 7 from the free throw line. Dominican shot 48% from field for the half and out rebounded the Nanooks 20-18 but only held a slim lead.

In the second half, the Chargers stretched the lead to 11 at the 14:01 mark on a Mike Calzonetti lay up which marked the biggest lead of the game for either team.

The Nanooks battled back again and cut the score to seven on a lay-in from Jenkins with 12:30 left in the game. Jenkins lay-in snapped a 4:34 scoreless streak for the Nanooks.

Jenkins continued to be the hot hand for the Nanooks as he came right back in the next possession and hit his third three-pointer of the game to make the score 51-46 in favor of Dominican.

The Nanooks and Chargers traded baskets for much of the second half and the Nanooks cut the lead to only one on a Parish West tip in with a little over two minutes left in the game.

The Chargers built their lead back to 5 with 1:38 to go, but with :50 left in the game Jenkins pulled up from the right wing and hit a three-pointer to cut the lead to one. The Chargers came back and sealed the win when Zach Huston got the basket and the foul with :17 left on the clock.

Emmanuel Jenkins led the Nanooks with 23 points on 9 of 16 shooting while teammate Parish West chipped in 19 points and eight rebounds. Nahorn Maynard was the other Nanook in double-figures with 10 points and eight rebounds.

Dominican was led by four players with double-digit points. Zach Huston had a team-high 16 while Leon Porter (12), Brendan McManus (10), and Almin Hodzic (10) also had double figure points. Hodzic led all players with 12 rebounds.

The Nanooks and Chargers will return to action tomorrow night when they compete in the second session of the Fairbanks Youth Sports Alaska Invitational. Dominican will take on California (PA) at 5:15 p.m. while Alaska will battle Bloomfield College at 7:30 p.m.

Bloomfield College 94, California (PA) 66

The Bloomfield College Deacons defeated the Vulcans of California University (PA) in the early game of the inaugural Fairbanks Youth Sports Alaska Invitational at the Patty Center. The Deacons used 35 points from Gage Daye (6'2'-F) to top the Vulcans.

The Deacons jumped out to a 43-29 halftime lead, which was led by Daye with 20 points on 7 of 12 shooting. The Vulcans trailed 23-22 before a scoreless drought that lasted 10:25; a Travis Williams three-point basket got the Vulcans back on the board.

Bloomfield also outscored the Vulcans 51-37 in the second half en route to the 94-66 victory.

Daye led all scorers with 35 points on 12 of 19 shooting, knocking down four three-point field goals and going a perfect 7 of 7 from the charity stripe. Gage also grabbed a team-high six rebounds as the Deacons out rebounded the Vulcans 39-22.

Andrew Young led the Vulcans with 16 points on 6 of 8 shooting and Kelsey Williams chipped in 14 points for the Vulcans

Alaska Classic Results-Day Two - by Sanjey Noriega
FAIRBANKS, AK - Alaska evened its season record to 1-1 with a 102-93 victory over Bloomfield in day two of the Fairbanks Youth Sports Alaska Invitational on Friday night. The Nanooks used 29 points from both Parrish West (Chicago, IL) and Emmanuel Jenkins (6'0'-G) (Tacoma, WA) for their best performance of the season. Alaska and Bloomfield will now take to battle on Saturday for their chances to become the invitationals first champion.

The Nanooks shot an eye-popping 57 percent from the floor in the first half to take a 52-39 lead into the locker room. Fueled by Emmanuel Jenkins and Parrish West, Alaska was able to break open a close game to take control.

The Deacons opened up the contest with a 6-0 run aided by a suffocating defense that forced the Nanooks into three turnovers and two blocked shots. Deante Jones (6'8'-F) (Las Vegas, NV) broke the scoreless streak for Alaska with a lay up at the 17 minute mark.

West fueled the Nanooks back to eight all with two free throws and a thunderous dunk and then Alaska took their first lead of the game at the 14:46 mark when West converted a steal into an easy lay-in.

With the Nanooks trailing 29-27 they ran off a 14-0 run over 2:58 which broke open the close game that had five lead changes and seven ties. Tony Wilson started the run with a mid-range jump shot, which was followed by two Emmanuel Jenkins three-pointers and a West lay-up in between.

The Deacons came right back and went on a 4-0 run of their own to shrink the Alaska lead, but the Nanooks would not be denied for long. Alaska finished the half on a 9-2 run which gave Alaska the biggest lead of the game at 13.

West was 6 of 11 from the field for a team-high 15 points in the half. Gage Daye was the man keeping Bloomfield in the contest with 20 first half points.

The Deacons came out strong in the second half with a 10-0 run, and held the Nanooks scoreless for the first 3:58 of the half. Alaska got back on the board with a Jenkins mid-range jumper to end the drought.

The Nanooks went right back to work after the Deacon run and pushed their lead back up to 11 with a West lay-in from Bo Edwards. Edwards drew the defense and found a wide-open West to extend the lead.

Back-to-back three-point baskets by Emery Mitchell again cut the lead to five. After exchanging baskets, the Deacons went on a 5-0 run and pulled the lead within two, the closest Bloomfield had been since the 6:56 mark of the first half.

With the Nanooks only leading by thee points and the shot clock running down West lost control of the ball, regained possession and banked home a three-pointer from the top of the key to seal the win for Alaska.

West went 11 of 21 from the field and Jenkins went 8 of 17 to both finished with 29 points. West added seven rebounds and Jenkins added 10 assists. William Edwards (Fairbanks, AK) had a solid performance off the bench for the Nanooks with 12 points, six rebounds, four assists and numerous hustle plays to fuel Alaska. Jon Moe (Granite Falls, Washington) also bounced back from a tough game on Friday, shooting 7 of 10 from the field and adding 17 points.

Alaska also out rebounded the Deacons 43-34, which included 29-16 in the first half. The Nanooks also shot 55% from the game and drained nine three-pointers.

Bloomfield was led by Gage Daye who shot 10 of 24 from the field, and 12 of 17 from the charity stripe, on his way to a game-high 33 points. Emery Mitchell (16), Wilson Pilarte (14), and Jeff Sawyerr (13) also scored in double-figures.

Both teams will return to the court tomorrow when Bloomfield plays Dominican at 5:15p.m. and Alaska takes on California (PA) in the nightcap at 7:30 p.m.

California (PA) 65, Dominican College 47

Dominican College and California (PA) jump-started game three of the Alaska Invitational in the Patty Center at 5:15 on Friday. The Dominican Chargers won the tip-off and kept running taking a five-point lead as the California (PA) Vulcans remained scoreless. However, the Vulcans wouldnt go down without a fight. They began to push back, and tied things up at 13. California managed to keep the lead, while holding a 16-11 rebounding edge at the half. The Chargers allowed 8 turnovers and shot 25 percent at the free-throw line to end the first, trailing 31-24.

California continued their streak after meeting in the locker room, dominating the game in the lead 64-47. They began the second half with a six point run, two of which were earned by a Kelsey Williams (6'7'-F) dunk. Dominican college continued to struggle as California took a 24-point lead (the largest of the game) with five minutes remaining. Californias Andrew Young had a game high in points (18) and in rebounds (8) shooting 6-9 in from the field. Jerial Nixon and Kelsey Williams also had double-digit points with 12 and 10 respectively. Zach Huston led Dominican College with 14 points. Both teams move to 1-1 in the tournament.

Alaska Classic Results-Day Three - by Sanjey Noriega
FAIRBANKS, AK - California (PA) used a fast start and timely shooting to down the Alaska Nanooks in the final game of the inaugural Fairbanks Youth Sports Alaska Invitational. Parrish West (Chicago, IL) had 18 points and 13 rebounds but the Nanooks could not overcome the clutch shooting of the Vulcans.

The Vulcans jumped out early on the Nanooks 10-3 and forced Alaska into four turnovers. A three-pointer by Travis Williams highlighted the four-minute run where the Nanooks also committed four fouls.

The Nanooks got back on the board at the 13-minute mark when Nashorn Maynard (Saint Paul's, Saint Kitts) broke a scoreless drought of almost five minutes after knocking down their first basket of the game.

Alaska got hot after the slow start and hit three of their next four shots to cut the lead down to only two erasing the slow start. California shot right back at the Nanooks and built a ten point lead by the three minute mark after leading by seven for most of the half.

The Nanooks never got on another roll as they only went 8 for 35 (23%) from the field in the first half and only went 1 for 13 from behind the three-point arc. California shot 39% for the half (10 of 26) and hit three of their five attempts from down town. Cal also out-rebounded the Nanooks 27-22 to go into the locker room up 33-19.

Alaska came out on fire in the second half and hit three of their first five shots to cut the Cal lead to five. The Vulcans finally got on the board four minutes into the half with a Ryne Niemiec lay up after missing the first four shots of the half.

West helped the Nanooks by hitting back-to-back runners during the second half to close the lead to four with 12 minutes to play in the game. The Vulcans, however, would bend but not break during the adverse time. California answered with five straight points to pad their advantage.

Despite going scoreless for 4:58 of play during the middle of the half the Vulcans were still able to hold the lead by smothering Alaskas offence. The Nanooks were able to close the gap to four thanks in part to a steal and score by Bo Edwards.

After California knocked down two free throws the Nanooks scored six points in 27 seconds to tie the contest at 56 after being down by as many as 14.

California never gave the Nanooks the lead despite only holding a three-point lead or less in the last five minutes. The Nanooks could only close the gap to four with 13 seconds left but Cal was able to hit three of their four free throw chances and watched as the Nanooks last second desperation shots fall short.

California ended the game shooting 46% from the field while their tournament best defense held the Blue and Gold to 36% shooting which included Alaska only going 2 of 20 from downtown.

Alaska was led by 18 points from all-tournament selection Parrish West, while he pulled down a team-high 13 rebounds. Nashorn Maynard was the other Nanook with double-digit rebounds, as he pulled down 11, six of them offensive.

Emmanuel Jenkins (6'0'-G) (Tacoma, WA) joined West on the all-tournament team while scoring 14 points and going 7 of 9 from the charity stripe. Jon Moe (Granite Falls, Washington) was the only other Nanook in double-digits with 11 points.

California (PA) was carried by four players who registered 10 or more points, led by Travis Williams with 17. Andrew Young (16), Kelsey Williams (6'7'-F) (12), and Jerial Nixon also topped the scoring leaders for California.

Due to the Alaska lost Bloomfield was the winner of the invitational with California (PA) finishing in second.

The loss drops the Nanooks to 1-2 on the season and they will return to action next on November 27 and 28 when they travel to Owensboro, Kentucky to play in the Owensboro Classic. Alaska will compete against Brescia and Kentucky Wesleyan.

The 2009 Fairbanks Youth Sports Alaska Invitational All Tournament Team:

Leon Porter Dominican College
Kelsey Williams California (PA)
Andrew Young California (PA)
Parrish West Alaska
Emmanuel Jenkins Alaska

MVP Gage Daye (6'2'-F) - Bloomfield

Bloomfield College 85, Dominican College 80

It proved to be an exciting game as Bloomfield and Dominican took the court to play their final game of the Alaska Invitational in the Patty Center on Saturday. Both teams entered the game with a 1-1 record, and Bloomfields Gage Daye was the first to score with a successful break away lay up. However, Dominican College soon answered tying the game at six and captured the lead for a majority of the first. Bloomfield was able to tie the game with 45 seconds remaining before Dominican forward, Marquis Reddick, found the bucket finishing the half with a two point lead, 38-36.

After the half, things turned in Bloomfields favor, as Elias Brantley found the hoop and captured the lead. Bloomfield continued to set the pace with Dominican not far behind. With 27 seconds remaining, Leon Porter made a lay up and forced a foul. After swishing his free throw, Dominican College only trailed by one. But with the final push, Bloomfield managed to take the game with a final score, 85-80.

Although Bloomfield shot 0-17 in three pointers, they were still able to take the game shooting 45% from the field. Daye had a game high in points (29) shooting a perfect 7-7 in free throws. Chris Sampson and Matt Wafula both had six rebounds for Bloomfield and had double-digit points with 14 and 12 respectively. Leon Porter was the top scorer for Dominican College with 20 points shooting 7-15 in the field. Dominicans Cory Quimby had a game high in rebounds (8) with 16 points to finish out the night.

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NORWAY

BLNO Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Matthew LAWRENCE
  Tromso
  (201-G-86)
  Avg: 26.9

1. Lawrence, Tromso	26.9
2. Williams, Tromso	22.7
3. Karlsen, Asker	21.5
4. Skaara, Baerum	19.8
5. Mahnin, Asker	19.6
6. Djerman, Gimle	19.4
7. Bullock, Gimle	17.5
8. Gray, Baerum	17.0
9. Kombat, Froya	16.9
10. Ouakkaha, Ulrik.	16.8

Rebounds Per Game

Dexter GRAY
  Baerum
  (201-F-85)
  Avg: 11.8

1. Gray, Baerum	11.8
2. Woodson, Harstad	10.9
3. Nwachukwu, Ammerud	9.5
4. Karlsen, Asker	8.3
5. Djerman, Gimle	8.1
6. Bullock, Gimle	8.0
7. Williams, Tromso	7.9
8. Kombat, Froya	7.5
9. Christensen, Tro.	7.4
10. Hinsch, Ammer.	7.0

Assists Per Game

Christer ELGMORK
  Baerum
  (180-G-87)
  Avg: 6.9

1. Elgmork, Baerum	6.9
2. Mahnin, Asker	5.2
3. Issalhi, Tromso	4.2
4. Woodson, Harstad	4.2
5. Mihaylov, Tromso	4.1
6. Jawara, Froya	4.1
7. Diomande, Harstad	3.8
8. Hinsch, Ammerud	3.8
9. Troni, Ammerud	3.5
10. Nguyen, Fro.	3.5

Steals Per Game

Peter BULLOCK
  Gimle
  (198-F-82)
  Avg: 2.8

1. Bullock, Gimle	2.8
2. Mihaylov, Tromso	2.3
3. Myhrer, Harstad	2.0
4. Gray, Baerum	2.0
5. Christensen, Tro.	2.0
6. Lancaster, Gimle	1.9
7. Karlsen, Asker	1.9
8. Ble, Harstad	1.9
9. Issalhi, Tromso	1.7
10. Mahnin, Ask.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Miilah KOMBAT
  Froya
  (200-F-88)
  Avg: 1

1. Kombat, Froya	1.0
2. Frierson, Harstad	0.9
3. Woodson, Harstad	0.9
4. Williams, Tromso	0.9
5. Bullock, Gimle	0.8
6. Karlsen, Asker	0.7
7. Skaara, Baerum	0.7
8. Hinsch, Ammerud	0.6
9. Hammer, Ulriken	0.5
10. Gulliksen, Fro.	0.5

BLNO Round: 12 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Baerum - Gimle 75-91
Baerum lost to Gimle 75:91 as the latter got 31 points from Peter Bullock (198-F-82, college: Alaska-Anch.). Djerman Ivan and Lancaster Ryan collected 18 points each and combined 22 rebounds. Skaara Nils-Paul ended up with 24 points in defeat.

Harstad - Asker 81-91
Harstad lost to Asker 81:91 in the Regular Season Round 12. Ronny Karlsen (203-F-78, college: Independence CC) paced all the wi nners with 24 points, Mahnin Mustafa notched 17 and Stien Anders brought 15. Myhrer Bendik finished the night with 20 points in defeat.

Froya - Ammerud 64-71
Ammerud had a road 71:64 win over Froya behind 16 points from Fitim Troni (182-G-80). Nwachukwu Roy and Troni Gazmend followed him with 14 points apiece, while Sorensen Hakon scored 13. Kombat Miilah poured in 19 points for the hosts.

Ulriken - Tromso 20-118
Tromso overwhelmed Ulriken 118:20 for the antirecord of the latter team. Ulriken managed to score only 20 points as Hammer David nailed 7. Matthew Lawrence (201-G-86, college: Missouri) led the winners with 30 points, Mihaylov Galin poured in 28, while Livas Nick and Issalhi Hani added 18 apiece.

Div1 Stats Leader

1Div Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

1 Noonan, Kr.sand 29.3
2 Trobe, Trondheim 29.2
3 Rodgers, Centrum 25.1
4 Gustavsen, BK 21.6
5 Ballester, OSI 19.4

Rebounds Per Game

1 Solbakken, Askoy 10.4
2 Wiken, Trondheim 9.3
3 Osland, OSI 8.9
4 Wanvik, Trondheim 8.7
5 Beqiri, Kristiansand 8.6

Assists Per Game

1 Randolph, Langhus 6.4
2 Rodgers, Centrum 4.6
3 Omre, Askoy 4.2
4 Danielsen, Kr.sand 4.0
5 Wiken, Trondheim 3.6

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PHILIPPINES

POLAND

Stats Leaders - 1Liga

Points Per Game

Marcin STERENGA
  Gornik Walb.
  (201-F-78)
  Avg: 20.6

1. Sterenga, Gornik W.	20.6
2. Wojdyla, Sudety JG	19.8
3. Celej, Start Lublin	18.2
4. Dloniak, Spojnia S.	18.1
5. Piechowicz, MMKS D.	17.9
6. Flieger, Zastal ZG	17.4
7. Pacocha, Big Star	17.0
8. Pluta, MOSiR K.	16.9
9. Salamonik, Big Star	16.7
10. Storozynski, Trefl.	16.2

Rebounds Per Game

Marcin STERENGA
  Gornik Walb.
  (201-F-78)
  Avg: 12

1. Sterenga, Gornik W.	12.0
2. Wojdyla, Sudety JG	11.9
3. Storozynski, Trefl S.	10.5
4. Lisewski, MMKS D.	10.5
5. Kulikowski, Zubry	10.1
6. Nowakowski, Tempco.	9.7
7. Grudzinski, Spojn.	9.1
8. Mis, Siarka T.	8.9
9. Kwiatkowski, Start L.	8.9
10. Chodkiewicz, Zastal.	8.6

Assists Per Game

Marcin STOKLOSA
  Spojnia S.
  (188-G-77)
  Avg: 6.7

1. Stoklosa, Spojn.	6.7
2. Sikora, Start Lublin	6.6
3. Ecka, Znicz Basket	5.9
4. Baran, Siarka T.	5.8
5. Trepka, LKS Lodz	4.7
6. Pacocha, Big Star	4.7
7. Mordzak, Trefl SSA	4.5
8. Michalski, MOSiR K.	4.1
9. Glapinski, Sokol L.	4.0
10. Kalinowski, Zastal.	4.0

Steals Per Game

Marcin FLIEGER
  Zastal ZG
  (182-G-84)
  Avg: 3.9

1. Flieger, Zastal ZG	3.9
2. Prus, Gornik Walb.	3.7
3. Aleksandrowi., Znicz B.	3.0
4. Nowakowski, Tempco.	3.0
5. Ecka, Znicz Basket	2.8
6. Marciniak, Siarka T.	2.8
7. Chodkiewicz, Zastal Z.	2.7
8. Krupa, Siarka T.	2.7
9. Szczepaniak, LKS L.	2.6
10. Sikora, Trefl S.	2.6

Blocks Per Game

Rafal KULIKOWSKI
  Zubry
  (204-C-85)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Kulikowski, Zubry	2.4
2. Milewski, AZS A.	2.1
3. Prus, Gornik Walb.	2.0
4. Lisewski, MMKS D.	2.0
5. Salamonik, Big Star	1.7
6. Mis, Siarka T.	1.6
7. Rajewicz, Zastal Z.	1.1
8. Pisarczyk, LKS Lodz	1.1
9. Deja, MOSiR K.	1.0
10. Bach, Trefl S.	1.0

Standings - 1 Liga

1Liga Standings

1. MMKS DG	9-1
2. Siarka T.	8-2
3. Zastal ZG	7-2
4. Spojnia S.	6-3
5. Sokol L.	6-3
6. Big Star	5-4
7. LKS Lodz	5-5
8. Start Lublin	4-5
9. Tempcold AZS	4-5
10. Sudety JG	4-5
11. Znicz Basket	4-6
12. MOSiR Krosno	4-6
13. Trefl SSA	2-5
14. AZS AWF K-ce	2-7
15. Zubry	2-7
16. Gornik Wal.	1-7

DBE Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Jeremy CHAPPELL
  Znicz
  (191-G-87)
  Avg: 21.4

1. Chappell, Znicz	21.4
2. Scott, ISS Sportino	21.1
3. Mays, Znicz	19.8
4. Wright, PGE Turow	19.8
5. Logan, Assec.Pr.	19.2
6. Weeden, Polpharma	18.9
7. Woods, Assec.Pr.	17.4
8. Kuzminskas, Trefl S.	16.3
9. Kitzinger, Trefl S.	16.2
10. Snieg, Polonia 20.	15.9

Rebounds Per Game

Darrell HARRIS
  SKK Kotwica
  (208-C-84)
  Avg: 11.4

1. Harris, SKK K.	11.4
2. Daniels, Energa C.	11.3
3. Kuzminskas, Trefl S.	8.6
4. Bigus, ISS Sportino	7.9
5. Chappell, Znicz	7.5
6. Ibrahim, ISS S.	7.4
7. Tuljkovic, Anwil	7.3
8. Woods, Assec.Pr.	7.0
9. Okafor, Polpharma	6.9
10. Kinnard, Trefl.	6.7

Assists Per Game

Krzysztof SZUBARGA
  Anwil
  (182-G-84)
  Avg: 7.4

1. Szubarga, Anwil	7.4
2. Smith, SKK Kotwica	5.8
3. Loyd, Stal SW	5.7
4. Ewing, Assec.Pr.	4.3
5. Angley, Polpharma	4.1
6. Hawkins, Trefl S.	4.1
7. Kitzinger, Trefl S.	4.1
8. Deane, PGE Turow	4.0
9. Logan, Assec.Pr.	3.9
10. Hughes, Poloni.	3.9

Steals Per Game

Jeremy CHAPPELL
  Znicz
  (191-G-87)
  Avg: 3.1

1. Chappell, Znicz	3.1
2. Godbold, Stal SW	2.6
3. Majewski, Polph.	2.4
4. Mays, Znicz	2.3
5. Partyka, Stal SW	2.2
6. Logan, Assec.Pr.	2.2
7. Angley, Polpharma	2.1
8. Szubarga, Anwil	2.0
9. Navickas, AZS K.	1.9
10. Laczynski, Polo.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Leszek KARWOWSKI
  Polonia 2011
  (209-F-75)
  Avg: 2.1

1. Karwowski, Polonia .	2.1
2. Wyka, Znicz	1.5
3. Misiewicz, Znicz	1.5
4. Kuzminskas, Trefl S.	1.2
5. Harris, SKK K.	1.1
6. Mirkovic, Polpharma	0.9
7. Stelmach, SKK K.	0.9
8. Godbold, Stal SW	0.9
9. Sullivan, Anwil	0.9
10. Bigus, ISS Sporti.	0.8

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PORTUGAL

Stats Leaders - UZO Liga

Points Per Game

John WALLER
  Ovarense
  (193-F-82)
  Avg: 27

1. Waller, Ovarense	27.0
2. Voorhees, AD Vagos	23.7
3. Daniels, Illiabum	23.0
4. Crutchfield, Sampa.	23.0
5. Wilson, Sampaense	21.7
6. St.Robert, Illiabum	20.0
7. Schneider, CAB	19.3
8. Ramos, Benfica	19.3
9. Mims, VSC Guimar.	19.0
10. Smith, AD Vag.	19.0

Rebounds Per Game

Matthew WEBSTER
  CAB
  (203-F-84)
  Avg: 13

1. Webster, CAB	13.0
2. Powers, Fisica	12.0
3. Smith, AD Vagos	12.0
4. Wilson, Sampaense	11.3
5. Lee, Ovarense	10.3
6. Johnson, Academica	9.7
7. St.Robert, Illiabum	9.7
8. Reed, Benfica	8.7
9. Johnson, Fisica	8.3
10. Jackson, Academi.	7.7

Assists Per Game

Daniel FELIX
  Illiabum
  (183-G-82)
  Avg: 5.7

1. Felix, Illiabum	5.7
2. Waller, Ovarense	4.0
3. Pereira, Barreire.	3.3
4. Silva, VSC Guimar.	3.3
5. Simoes, Academica	3.0
6. Reveles, AD Vagos	3.0
7. Webster, CAB	3.0
8. Hunt, Porto F.	3.0
9. Dagans, Ginasio	3.0
10. Balseiro, Sam.	3.0

Steals Per Game

Joao REVELES
  AD Vagos
  (187-G-80)
  Avg: 8

1. Reveles, AD Vagos	8.0
2. Felix, Illiabum	6.7
3. Simoes, Academica	6.5
4. Salvador, Fisica	5.7
5. Monteiro, AD Vagos	5.5
6. Mims, VSC Guimar.	5.3
7. Nealy, VSC Guimar.	5.0
8. Figueiredo, Porto F.	5.0
9. Fernandes, CAB	4.7
10. Costa, Ginas.	4.3

Blocks Per Game

Nick DEWITZ
  Benfica
  (203-F-82)
  Avg: 2.7

1. DeWitz, Benfica	2.7
2. Wilson, Sampaense	1.7
3. Goncalves, Ginasio	1.7
4. Soderberg, CAB	1.7
5. Smith, AD Vagos	1.3
6. Austin, Ginasio	1.3
7. Webster, CAB	1.0
8. St.Robert, Illiabum	1.0
9. Powers, Fisica	1.0
10. Johnson, Academi.	1.0

Proliga Round: 4 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Lusitania - A.Musical 89-66
Lusitania maintained their perfect record at the start of the championship with a comfortable win over Academia Musical. Josimar Cardoso (201-F-87) notched 21 points to lead the league leaders. Daniel Monteiro added 15 points for Lusitania. Carlos Taveres finished with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Academia Musical.

Electrico FC - Barcelos 81-82
Barcelos eked out a narrow road win over Electrico to catch up with their opponents in the table. Pedro Silva (198-F-79) knocked down 27 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the visitors. John Winchester netted 23 points in the victory. Tiago Pinto delivered 23 points and 6 steals in the losing case.

Povoa - Penafiel 60-59
George Ehiagwina (206-F-89) nailed 17 points and pulled down 6 boards to lead Povoa to a narrow home win over Penafiel. Ethan Shaw contributed 14 points for the hosts. Sidney Holmes answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Penafiel. Fabio Fernandes finished with 10 points in the loss.

Seixal - Maia Basket 78-76
Seixal held off Maia Basket behind 18 points from Daniel Machado (190-G/F-90). Artur Cruz tallied 13 points in the winning effort. Joao Moreira exploded with 44 points and 11 boards for Maia Basket.

Terceira Basket - Galitos FC 69-64
Miguel Freitas knocked down 20 points to propel Terceira past Galitos. Matthew Murrer delivered 19 points and 7 boards as the winners climbed at 1-3 record. Darren Townes replied with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss.

Sangalhos - Angra 62-70
Angra recorded the second win in the season as they upset Sangalhos away from home. Dane Johnson (208-F-86, agency: Rice and Rice, college: Hofstra) and Tony Murphy scored 25 points each to lead the visitors. Dane Johnson added 14 rebounds to his tally. Justin Marshall responded with 21 points and 14 boards for Sangalhos.

LPB Round: 3 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
Fisica - Barreirense 73-67
Fisica prevailed against Barreirense as Mario Neves (190-G/F-77) notched 16 points and 9 rebounds. Austen Powers added 15 points and 13 boards in the victory. Miguel Graca replied with 16 points in the loss.

AD Vagos - Illiabum 120-116
AD Vagos fired down Illibaum in thriller. Samuel Loio (180-G-89) knocked down 26 points to lead AD Vagos. Brandon Voorhees added 25 points and 7 steals in the victory. Nate Daniels responded with game-high 47 points for Illibaum in defeat.

Sampaense - VSC Guimar. 90-87
Sampaense remained perfect as they nipped Guimaraes for the third consecutive victory. Ricondo Crutchfield (200-F/G-78, agency: Hart Sports Mngm, college: Philadelphia) nailed 24 points to pace the charge. Alexandre Gama netted 22 points in the winning effort. Tommie Eddie replied with 27 points and 2 blocks in the loss.

Ovarense - Porto Ferpinta 59-57
Ovarense recorded the third win in a row as they overcame Porto in a highly-intense battle. Miguel Miranda

(205-F-78) knocked down 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead Ovarense. Nuno Manarte contributed 15 points for the hosts. Carlos Andrade answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Porto.

Ginasio - Academica 70-75
Academica posted the second win in the season as they narrowly defeated Ginasio on the road. Manuel Johnson (201-F-83, agency: Court Side, college: Tex.A&M-Comm.) scored 19 points and grabbed 11 boards to lead the Coimbra team. A.J. Jackson contributed 16 points for the winners. Brandon Dagans replied with 28 points for Ginasio as they suffered the third straight loss.

Benfica - CAB 84-70
Benfica posted the third straight win at the start of the new season. They held off CAB Madeira at home court to open the round. Sergio Ramos

(200-F-76) scored 22 points to lead Benfica. Nick DeWitz added 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Ryan Schneider responded with 28 points and 8 boards for CAB Madeira.

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ROMANIA

CSU Sibiu sign Terrance Roberson - by Eurobasket
CSU Sibiu added to their roster 33-year old American forward Terrance Roberson (201-F-76, college: Fresno St.). Roberson played most recently at SAM Basket Massagno (Switzerland). in 2008-09; While playing 6 games for Tijuana Galgos (Mexico-LNBP) his stats were: 19.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.2apg, 2.2spg, in Jan.09 signed at Nashville Broncs (ABA), then agreed terms with Roche-la-Moliere (France-NM1, starting five): 13 games: 14.2ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.6apg.
Terrance highest awards were Ukrainian Superleague Regular Season Champion, Ukrainian Superleague Champion and Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague All-Imports Team while he played 16 games at BC Kyiv (Ukraine-Superleague) and averaged 6.3ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.0apg, 0.4spg, 0.0bpg, 2FGP: 48.9%, 3PT: 26.5%, FT: 39.2%
By Eurobasket Data Center

Stats Leaders - Men

Points Per Game

O'Darien BASSETT
  Craiova
  (188-G-86)
  Avg: 24.5

1. Bassett, Craiova	24.5
2. Mack, Steaua T.	23.8
3. Smith, CSU Sibiu	22.6
4. Timus, Steaua T.	21.3
5. Howell, Gaz Metan	20.8
6. Santana, Municipal B.	19.7
7. Pesic, Timisoara	19.4
8. Krstanovic, U.Mobi.	19.0
9. Dawson, Gladiato.	17.9
10. Howard, Gladia.	17.8

Rebounds Per Game

Virgil CARUTASU
  Ploiesti
  (204-C-76)
  Avg: 9.6

1. Carutasu, Ploiesti	9.6
2. Paltinisanu, Timis.	9.0
3. Smith, CSU Sibiu	9.0
4. Gnjato, Oradea	7.9
5. Krstanovic, U.Mobi.	7.5
6. Harris, Craiova	7.2
7. Masiulis, Mures	7.2
8. Burlacu, Ploiesti	7.2
9. Mocanu, Dinamo B.	7.1
10. Clark, Pites.	6.6

Assists Per Game

Jarrett HOWELL
  Gaz Metan
  (188-G-84)
  Avg: 6.1

1. Howell, Gaz Metan	6.1
2. Helcioiu, Municipa.	5.6
3. Fometescu, Dinamo B.	5.4
4. Cooley, Mures	5.3
5. Dzambic, Timisoara	5.3
6. Roschnafsky, Gladia.	4.3
7. Howard, Gladiato.	4.2
8. Pesic, Timisoara	4.2
9. Cuic, U.Mobitel.CN	3.8
10. Lawrence, U.Mobi.	3.7

Steals Per Game

JuJuan COOLEY
  Mures
  (175-G-82)
  Avg: 4

1. Cooley, Mures	4.0
2. Johnson, CSU Sibiu	3.1
3. Howell, Gaz Metan	2.9
4. Bassett, Craiova	2.8
5. Hargrove, Ploiesti	2.7
6. Mitchell, Gaz Metan	2.6
7. Tyner, Rovinari	2.4
8. Timus, Steaua T.	2.4
9. Dawson, Gladiato.	2.3
10. Seals, Otope.	2.3

Blocks Per Game

Arturas MASIULIS
  Mures
  (210-C-80)
  Avg: 2

1. Masiulis, Mures	2.0
2. Dragovic, Craiova	1.8
3. Dragusin, Pitesti	1.6
4. Lazar, Oradea	1.5
5. Vajda, Mures	1.0
6. Lawrence, U.Mobite.	0.9
7. Pantelic, Steaua T.	0.9
8. Rhymer, Gaz Metan	0.9
9. Carutasu, Ploiesti	0.8
10. Seals, Otope.	0.7

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RUSSIA

Superleague A Regular Season Round 5 - by Stanislav Tyutyunnik
CSKA - Krasnie Krilya 85-76

Russian champion CSKA improved to 5-0 despite playing without injured Sokolov and Vorontsevich. Sasha Kaun (211-C-85) showed very good form - he was dominating under the boards against Samara and scored 15 points with 13 rebounds. Krasnie Krylya tried to resist with 3point shots (14 from 29 made), but it wasn't enough. After the game Evgeny Pashutin , CSKA head coach, said: 'With such a team like Krasnye Krylia you just can not relax. Once we reach the big margin
we were immediately punished by several three-pointers for our lack of concentration. We focused on defense against Flores and Bremer, who eventually scored 10 points each, which is below their standards, while recognizing the risk of allowing other players to score. This opportunity was used by Khloponin and Ivanov who played great. I am happy for Sasha Kaun who reached double-double in just 20 minutes on the court. Sasha was recovering from injury for a long time and he is finding his game gradually now'. Sergei Zozulin , Krasnie Krylya head coach, said, that his team was tired after 5 games in 12 days and its current roster simply can't match a power of CSKA, even if Moscow team isn't in its best shape now.

Spartak SP - Enisey 71-72

Spartak suffered another defeat and spoiled Zvi Sherf's debut. In the third quarter Saint-Petersburg team led by 12 points, but spectacular performance from Lionel Chalmers

(183-G-80, college: Xavier) (14 points, 6 rebounds) and Fred Warrick (195-G/F-76, college: Coppin St.) (19 points and 5 rebounds) avoid Krasnoyarsk from sixth loss. Last minute Enisey gained a 3 point lead - 69-72 with 20 seconds to go. Spartak took a time-out. Dyachok fouled against Meshcheryakov, and was sent off for 5 fouls. Yegor was precise - 2 from 2 from the line. Yenisey took a time-out, after which Warrick was whistled for the 5 seconds violation while entering the ball to the game. Fields took a responsibility for the last shot, but his clutch performance became a nightmare for the red-white fans - he drove to the basket for a layup, but than decided to pass the ball and made a turnover.

Lokomotiv Kuban - Khimky 63-69

Lokomotiv lost with honor at home arena. Krasnodar team played well against Euroleague team and was leading 60-59 with 3 minutes remaining. But the baskets from Vitaly Fridzon (195-G-85) and Petr Gubanov

(207-C-87) returned leadership to the visitors. Pero Antic (210-F-82, agency: Interperformances) shined for the hosts (14 points and 6 rebounds), but suffered an injury late in the game after hard collision under the rim. Keith Langford

(193-G/F-83, college: Kansas) became a top scorer of the game with 22 points.

Triumph - Unics 78-71

Triumph sensationally won at home despite playing without russian leaders Panin and Shabalkin. Head coach Stanislav Yeremin did a good job playing a lot of pick'n'rolls, using Paul Miller

(208-C/F-82, college: Wichita St.) (11 points) in high post and providing more space for Brion Rush (186-G-84, agency: Court Side, college: Grambling St.), who almost got a double-double (13 points and 9 rebounds). Decisive spurt 27-8 in the third qurter formed a double-digit lead for the hosts. Unics cut the deficit to 5 points in the last quarter, but Valeri Likhodey

(203-F-86) (23 points, 9 rebounds) answered with some shots and grabbed very important rebounds with his partner Konstantin Nesterov

(205-F/C-81, college: Va Commonwealth) (10 points and 11 rebounds) securing the triumph for the Triumph.

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SAUDI ARABIA

SERBIA

A League, Round 8: Beograd and Proleter stay on top - by Eurobasket News
Tamis - KG 06 95-74
Tamis jumped to 5-3 after 95-74 home win against KG 06. Bojan Stajic (198-G-84) top-scored with 21 and Sasa Mihajlovic (203-C-75) netted 18 points for the winners. Nikola Vasojevic and Nikola Bilos had 14 pts each in defeat (1-7).

Metalac - Ergonom 88-61
6-1 for Metalac and 1-7 for Ergonom after this game. Stefan Bircevic

(209-F/C-89) led the winning squad with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Dragomir Marojevic (207-C-81) scored 14 and Vladimir Panic added 12 pts. In Ergonom, Milos Trailovic and Aleksandar Mladenovic combined 33 points.

Napredak - Radnicki Basket 80-78
Napredak celebrated fourth victory of the season mostly owing to Dragan Markovic (203-F-74, agency: Beo Basket), who drained 27 points and pulled down 8 rebounds. Aleksandar Kalanj (208-C-86) and Marko Puzic trailed with 14 and 12 pts respectively. In Radnicki (1-6), Uros Lukovic shined with 19 pts and 17 boards.

Proleter Naft. - Sloga 80-70
Almost perfect 7-1 for Proleter, who got 23 points and 8 rebounds from Filip Vukosavljevic (206-C-83). Marko Vulin (196-G-83) added 15 pts. In Sloga (3-5), Marko Dimitrijevic delivered 16.

Vojvodina - Novi Sad 63-73
Novi Sad celebrated in Round 8 opener for 4-4 score in Serbian top-division. Miljan Rakic (195-G-86, agency: Beo Basket) came up with 19, Maksim Kovacevic

(199-G/F-87) had 16 and Nemanja Subotic posted 15 pts. Ivan Bosnjak scored 13 pts and grabbed 9 boards for Vojvodina (5-3).

Mega Vizura - Beograd 78-93
Beograd registered 78-93 road win against Meg Vizura, remaining on top of A league together with Proleter (7-1). Nikola Lepojevic

(199-F-82) top-scored for Beograd with 23 points. Dragan Kruscic (198-F-86) had 19 and Dragan Mitrovic added 15 pts, plus 7 boards. Stefan Jelovac had double-double in defeat, 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Masinac - Borac 80-78
Masinac escaped with tiny 80-78 home win against Borac for 3-5 score. Aleksandar Radulovic (190-G-88) stepped up with 21 points and 6 assists, while Milan Bjegovic

(211-C-81, agency: Promotex) added 14 pts and 6 rebs. Branko Jorovic collected 20 points, 9 boards and 5 assists for Borac (4-4).

Stats Leaders - 1A

Points Per Game

Dragan MARKOVIC
  Napredak
  (203-F-74)
  Avg: 22

1. Markovic, Napredak	22.0
2. Kruscic, Beograd	18.6
3. Jelovac, Mega V.	18.2
4. Rakic, Novi Sad	16.9
5. Andjusic, Mega V.	16.9
6. Vukosavljevi., Prolet.	16.8
7. Lukovic, Radnic.	16.4
8. Micevic, Borac	15.4
9. Tresac, Borac	15.3
10. Mladenovic, Erg.	15.3

Rebounds Per Game

Uros LUKOVIC
  Radnicki Basket
  (213-C-89)
  Avg: 9.1

1. Lukovic, Radnic.	9.1
2. Jelovac, Mega V.	8.0
3. Dramicanin, Borac	7.6
4. Mladenovic, Ergon.	7.5
5. Bircevic, Metalac	6.7
6. Mikic, KG 06	6.5
7. Pobric, Novi Sad	6.0
8. Borovcanin, Sloga	5.9
9. Trailovic, Ergonom	5.6
10. Vukosavljevi., Prol.	5.6

Assists Per Game

Vid ZARKOVIC
  Proleter Naft.
  (189-G-75)
  Avg: 7.5

1. Zarkovic, Prolet.	7.5
2. Stefanovic, Metal.	5.0
3. Pistoljevic, Radnic.	4.7
4. Dimitrijevic, Sloga	4.4
5. Rakic, Novi Sad	4.0
6. Prolovic, Borac	3.6
7. Djordjevic, Sloga	3.4
8. Velickovic, Vojvodina	3.3
9. Martinic, Vojvodina	3.3
10. Kasabasic, Metal.	3.2

Steals Per Game

Marko VULIN
  Proleter Naft.
  (196-G-83)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Vulin, Proleter Naft.	2.5
2. Dundjerski, Beograd	2.4
3. Dimitrijevic, Sloga	2.0
4. Tomasevic, Vojvo.	2.0
5. Djordjevic, Sloga	2.0
6. Kovacevic, Novi Sad	1.9
7. Dasic, Sloga	1.9
8. Topcov, Proleter.	1.8
9. Velickovic, Vojvodina	1.8
10. Miljkovic, Masin.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Uros LUKOVIC
  Radnicki Basket
  (213-C-89)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Lukovic, Radnic.	2.4
2. Bircevic, Metalac	1.6
3. Mladenovic, Ergon.	1.4
4. Petric, KG 06	1.3
5. Buric, Tamis	1.1
6. Maravic, Mega V.	1.1
7. Markovic, Radnic.	1.0
8. Topcov, Proleter.	0.9
9. Vukosavljevi., Prolet.	0.8
10. Cvetkovic, Mega.	0.8

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SINGAPORE

SLOVAKIA

Astrum Levice sign Matt Kingsley - by Eurobasket
Astrum Levice agreed terms with 23-year old American forward Matt Kingsley (206-F-86, college: Stephen F. Austin). Kingsley played most recently at Polonia Azbud Warszawa (Poland) where he just played 6 games with 5.3ppg and 1.2rpg
his highest awards is during his senior year st Stephen F. Austin (NCAA):
Southland Conf. All-Tournament Team -08, 09
NABC Division I All-District 23 First Team -09
Southland East Conf. Regular Season Champion -09
Southland Conf. Tournament Winner -09
Southland Conf. All-Tournament MVP -09
All-Southland Conf. 1st Team -09
Southland Conf. Player of the Year -09
AP NCAA All-America Honorable Mention -09
By Eurobasket Data Center

Stats Leaders - D1

Points Per Game

Jeremy FEARS
  Prievidza
  (196-G-85)
  Avg: 22

1. Fears, Prievidza	22.0
2. Polakovic, Inter B.	19.1
3. Archibeque, Levice	18.7
4. Hill, Nitra	18.3
5. Crouch, Inter B.	18.1
6. Bosak, Prievidza	17.9
7. Glavinic, Handlova	17.9
8. Laco, Svit	16.8
9. Nicholson, Pezinok	16.3
10. Mroz, Nova V.	15.4

Rebounds Per Game

Kirk ARCHIBEQUE
  Levice
  (205-C-84)
  Avg: 10.1

1. Archibeque, Levice	10.1
2. Mroz, Nova Ves	8.4
3. Nicholson, Pezinok	8.3
4. Szalay, Prievidza	8.3
5. Cvitanovic, Svit	6.9
6. Skara, B.Bystrica	6.9
7. Dorazil, B.Bystrica	6.8
8. Batka, Nova Ves	6.6
9. Laco, Svit	6.3
10. Micuda, Pezin.	6.2

Assists Per Game

Clifford CRAWFORD
  Levice
  (194-G-81)
  Avg: 8.6

1. Crawford, Levice	8.6
2. Glavinic, Handlova	7.7
3. Betko, Komarno	5.3
4. Fears, Prievidza	4.3
5. Scott, Nitra	4.2
6. Immink, B.Bystrica	4.1
7. Demecko, Nova Ves	3.6
8. Milosevic, Pezinok	3.5
9. Crouch, Inter B.	3.3
10. Zavodny, Vaho.	3.2

Steals Per Game

Jeremy FEARS
  Prievidza
  (196-G-85)
  Avg: 3

1. Fears, Prievidza	3.0
2. Scott, Nitra	2.8
3. Crawford, Levice	2.4
4. Demecko, Nova Ves	2.3
5. Jackson, Pezinok	2.2
6. Zavodny, Vahost.	2.2
7. Crouch, Inter B.	2.1
8. Glavinic, Handlova	1.9
9. Hovanak, B.Bystrica	1.8
10. Dubovsky, Sv.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Clifford CRAWFORD
  Levice
  (194-G-81)
  Avg: 0.8

1. Crawford, Levice	0.8
2. Cvitanovic, Svit	0.8
3. Blagojevic, Komar.	0.8
4. Archibeque, Levice	0.7
5. Glavinic, Handlova	0.7
6. Bosak, Prievidza	0.7
7. Findura, Svit	0.6
8. Madaj, Komarno	0.6
9. Gudelj, Komarno	0.6
10. Bajic, Sv.	0.6

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SLOVENIA

Standings - 1A

Liga UPC Standings

1. Krka	6-1
2. Geoplin Slovan	5-2
3. Rudar	4-2
4. Helios	4-2
5. Alpos Sentjur	4-3
6. Elektra Esotech	4-3
7. Parklji	4-3
8. TCG Mercator	3-4
9. Zlatorog	3-4
10. Luka Koper	2-5
11. Polzela	2-5
12. Sencur CP	0-7
Will join on later stage:
1. U.Olimpija	-

Stats Leaders - 1A

Points Per Game

Marcus CRENSHAW
  Sentjur
  (178-G-86)
  Avg: 24.7

1. Crenshaw, Sentjur	24.7
2. Snow, Helios	20.0
3. Nikolic, Krka	18.6
4. Feeley, Elektra .	17.7
5. Jagodnik, Polzela	17.7
6. Dragic, Geoplin .	17.4
7. Anzulovic, Rudar	16.3
8. Bubnic, Zlatorog	16.3
9. Strnad, Zlatorog	16.0
10. Drzic, Luka Kop.	15.9

Rebounds Per Game

Goran JAGODNIK
  Hemofarm
  (203-F-74)
  Avg: 12

1. Jagodnik, Polzela	12.0
2. Nikolic, Krka	10.4
3. Feeley, Elektra .	8.8
4. Jovanovic, Sencur C.	7.7
5. Virijevic, Sencur C.	7.0
6. Markic, Luka Koper	6.6
7. Ibok, Polzela	6.4
8. Cup, Elektra .	6.4
9. Kosec, Parklji	6.1
10. Simovic, Sentj.	6.0

Assists Per Game

Jure MOCNIK
  Helios
  (183-G-85)
  Avg: 5.2

1. Mocnik, Helios	5.2
2. Kostomaj, Elektr.	5.1
3. Crenshaw, Sentjur	4.4
4. Anzulovic, Rudar	4.3
5. Cmer, Zlatorog	3.9
6. Nachbar, Luka Koper	3.9
7. Udrih, Polzela	3.3
8. Jersin, Parklji	3.0
9. Cebular, Sentjur	3.0
10. Dragic, Geopli.	2.7

Steals Per Game

Nejc STRNAD
  Zlatorog
  (190-G-83)
  Avg: 2.6

1. Strnad, Zlatorog	2.6
2. Bajramlic, Helios	2.4
3. Dragic, Geoplin .	2.3
4. Jovanovic, Sencur C.	2.0
5. Mezek, TCG M.	1.9
6. Markic, Luka Koper	1.9
7. Skok, Polzela	1.9
8. Krivec, Krka	1.7
9. Lapornik, Sentjur	1.7
10. Jersin, Parkl.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Uros NIKOLIC
  Krka
  (207-F/C-87)
  Avg: 2

1. Nikolic, Krka	2.0
2. Sviridov, Polzela	1.3
3. Cup, Elektra .	1.0
4. Ibok, Polzela	1.0
5. Finzgar, TCG M.	1.0
6. Sjekloca, Elektr.	0.9
7. Virijevic, Sencur C.	0.7
8. Pavic, Geoplin Slovan	0.7
9. Nowakowski, Luka K.	0.6
10. Klepo, Geoplin Slov.	0.6

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SOUTH KOREA

Daegu Orions sign Anthony Johnson - by Eurobasket
Daegu Orions strengthened their roster with addition of 30-year old American swingman Anthony Johnson (197-G/F-79, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Liman Sports). Johnson played most recently at Lappeenranta NMKY (Finland). in 2009 While playing Fiesta Conf. for Santa Lucia Realtorshis stats were: 18 games: 28.7ppg ( best in the league), 17.7rpg ( best in the league), 2.2apg and 2.1bpg (2nd best in the league).
Anthony played in 2007 Swedish Basketligan All-Star Games while he was playing resundskraft Basket (Sweden-Basketligan, starting five): 16 games: 20.0ppg, 8.9rpg, 2.1apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 24.5%, FT: 76.3%; 19.1ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.8apg, 1.9spg
By Eurobasket Data Center

China keep on winning - by Eurobasket News
China U16 - South Korea U16 121:51
Chinese U16 team posted the fifth straight win at the Asia Championship in Malaysia. They overcame South Korea in the second round of action of the Qualifying Round.
The game turned into another vivid proof of the dominance of China at the tournament. They scored eagerly and Korea struggled to slow their opponents down. China earned a 60:32 lead at halftime and continued to the final comprehensive success in the second half. Guo Ailun scored 25 points to pace the charge. Ju Mingxin (200-F-93) added 20 points in the winning effort. Hyeongjun Kim responded with 11 points for South Korea.

China: Guo Ailun 25, Ju Mingxin 20
Korea: Hyeongjun Kim 11

Offense Wins Games, Defense Wins Championships! - by Jerry Lee
Mobis Phoebus, regular season champ in last season, is back in the 1st place by beating Dongbu Promy.
With the win, Mobis Phoebus share 1st place with Sonic Boom KT and. Dongbu Promy.

New trend of Korean basketball league is the strong team defense. All these three teams have strongest defense in the league. Both Mobis Phoebus and Sonic Boom KT have great head coach who focuses more on defense with team-first mentality. They also have hard-working players who can make it happen. Dongbu Promy has little bit different style of strong defense. Their defense is based on local big man such as Kim Joo-Sung (205-C-79) and Yoon Ho-Young (198-F-84) who have great shot blocking skill. Other players feel much easier when they guard their match-up outside by their strong back up.

Mobis Phoebus, Sonic Boom KT and. Dongbu Promy allow least points in the league as below. It shows how strong their defense is.

1. Mobis Phoebus (75.6 ppg)
2. Dongbu Promy. (76.4 ppg)
3. KCC Egis (79.6ppg)
4. Sonic Boom KT (81.6 ppg)

Offense Wins Games, Defense Wins Championships! is not only for football.

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SPAIN

Stats Leaders - LEB Gold

Points Per Game

Darren PHILLIP
  CAI Zaragoza
  (201-F-78)
  Avg: 20.2

1. Phillip, CAI Z.	20.2
2. Quinteros, CAI Z.	17.8
3. Urtasun, Leon	17.6
4. Hughes, Leon	17.3
5. Morley, Burgos	17.3
6. Blanch, Mallorca	16.8
7. Green, Mallorca	14.9
8. Humphrey, Leon	14.8
9. DeVries, Girona	14.6
10. Palacios, La Pal.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Jakim DONALDSON
  La Laguna
  (203-C/F-83)
  Avg: 11.7

1. Donaldson, La La.	11.7
2. Starosta, Melilla	10.2
3. Sinanovic, Clin.Rin.	9.1
4. Ayon, Tenerife	9.0
5. Lima, Clin.Rincon	8.3
6. Arteaga, Palencia	8.1
7. Northen, Mallorca	7.9
8. Padgett, La Palma	7.9
9. Adrien, Breogan	7.6
10. Phillip, CAI.	7.4

Assists Per Game

Jorge JIMENEZ
  Melilla
  (182-G-81)
  Avg: 5

1. Jimenez, Melilla	5.0
2. Ciorciari, Vive M.	4.5
3. Perez, Cornella	4.3
4. Garrido, La Laguna	3.8
5. Bivia, Mallorca	3.7
6. Quinteros, CAI Z.	3.3
7. Mena, La Palma	3.2
8. Corrales, Burgos	3.2
9. Guzman, Vive M.	3.1
10. Lescano, CAI.	3.1

Steals Per Game

Matias LESCANO
  CAI Zaragoza
  (196-G/F-79)
  Avg: 2.9

1. Lescano, CAI Z.	2.9
2. Blanch, Mallorca	2.6
3. Quinteros, CAI Z.	2.5
4. Rabaseda, Cornella	2.2
5. Fuentes, Clin.Rincon	2.2
6. Bernabe, Leon	2.1
7. Rodriguez, CB Tarra.	1.9
8. Coleman, Breogan	1.9
9. Castro, Burgos	1.9
10. Mena, La Pal.	1.9

Blocks Per Game

Jakim DONALDSON
  La Laguna
  (203-C/F-83)
  Avg: 1.9

1. Donaldson, La La.	1.9
2. Diouf, CB Tarragona	1.5
3. Samb, Cornella	1.5
4. Sinanovic, Clin.Rin.	1.5
5. Elonu, CAI Zaragoza	1.5
6. Naymick, Caceres	1.3
7. Joseph, Cornella	1.2
8. Turner, Vive M.	1.1
9. Northen, Mallorca	1.1
10. Mirotic, Palenc.	1.1

LEB Gold: Round 10 review - by Eurobasket News
Vive Menorca - Melilla 63-50
Vive Menorca outplayed Melilla in derby game of Round 10. That is the second loss for the guests this season and at the same time seventh win for Menorca. Marc Fernandez (199-G-87) stepped up for the hosts with 22 points and 6 rebounds, while Michael Umeh

(188-G-84, agency: Pro One Sports, college: UNLV) added 10 pts. Jonathan Skjoldebrand netted 18 pts in loss.

La Laguna - Clin.Rincon 89-69
Ricardo Guillen (205-F/C-76) led La Laguna yesterday with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Jakim Donaldson (203-C/F-83, college: Edinboro) also had very important role collecting 16 points and 18 rebounds. Visitors got 18 pts and 9 rebs from Augusto Cesar Lima. La Laguna 6-4, Clinicas Rincon 4-6.

Leon - Caceres 73-60
7-3 for Leon and 4-6 for Caceres after this game. Alejandro Urtasun

(193-G-84) was a key player for the winners collecting 24 points and 6 assists. Ryan Humphrey (203-F-79, agency: Priority Sports, college: Notre Dame) scored 15 and Rick Hughes added 10 pts. In defeat, Andrew Naymick netted 14 pts.

Cornella - La Palma 87-90
La Palma grabbed 3-point road win against Cornella improving to 5-5. Actually, the loosing squad has the same numbers now. Jose Miguel Garcia (192-F-79) led the winners with 20 points. Alejandro Hernandez

(190-G-90) also scored 20, but for the hosts.

Vigo - CAI Zaragoza 63-81
CAI Zaragoza jumped to 7-3 after expected road win against the last ranked Vigo (1-9). Paolo Quinteros

(186-G-79) led the guests with 15, Jaime Lloreda

(201-F/C-80, college: LSU) scored 14 (8 rebs), while Matias Lescano added 13 pts. The hosts got 12 pts from Michael Willians.

Mallorca - Breogan 98-97
Mallorca (5-5) escaped with tiny 98-97 win against Breogan (6-4) getting 21 points from Marc Blanch. Shaun Green (203-F-87, college: Utah) had 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Carles Bivia

(185-G-85) helped with 13 pts. Joao Gomes collected 21 pts and 7 rebs for the guests.

Burgos - CB Tarragona 79-61
Burgos had an easy job against CB Tarragona in this meeting moving up to 6-4. Alberto Miguel (188-G-77) and Peter Lorant (207-F/C-85) shined for the hosts scoring 18 and 17 points respectively. Jason Blair helped with 12. In Tarragona (1-9), Adam Hess delivered 16 pts and grabbed 7 boards.

Ourense - Girona 67-63
Ourense had Jose Salvador Arco (194-G-84) and Jose Fernandez in a game mood with 18 and 17 points respectively. They were the only two players with double-digits in scoring for the hosts. In Girona, three players scored 13 points each. Ourense 5-5, Girona 7-3.

Palencia - Tenerife 58-60
Tenerife outsmarted Palencia as a guest so both teams are on 3-7 now. David Fergerson (184-G-78, college: St.Louis) led the visiting team with 17, while Louis Roe

(200-F-72, college: Massachusetts) added 13 points. Carles Bravo netted 12 pts in defeat.

Feve Oviedo defeats CB Chantada - by Mariano Galindo
Last weekend, Feve Oviedo swept CB Chantada (81-50). Adrian Macia (196-F-76) made an awesome performance with 24 points. Before this round, Chantada had been undefeated and posting a perfect 8-0 record. Now, Feve Oviedo is the new leader in the Group A-A. In the Group C, Jonathan Ramirez (192-G-78) went to 41 index rating, but his team, CB Mollet, could not win to CB Granollers. Ferreterias San Isidro, from B, does not know yet what is beat a game. In the E, CB Ciutadella, driven by Oriol Pages (79), grabbed its second triumph.

Stats Leaders-LEB Silver

Points Per Game

Javier SALSON
  Huesca
  (199-F-82)
  Avg: 18.1

1. Salson, Huesca	18.1
2. Howard, Guadalaj.	17.3
3. Johnson, Huesca	15.9
4. Williams, Matchmind	15.9
5. Griffin, Cajasur .	15.3
6. Pigram, Andorra	15.3
7. Ferrer, Cajasur .	15.1
8. Spencer, Matchmind	14.6
9. Ott, Caja Rioja	14.6
10. Suka-Umu, Cajasu.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Justin HOWARD
  Guadalajara
  (208-C-81)
  Avg: 11

1. Howard, Guadalaj.	11.0
2. Ayon, Illescas	10.2
3. Miller, Huelva	9.7
4. Thompson, ADT T.	9.6
5. Drame, Andorra	8.2
6. Santana, Caja Rioja	8.2
7. Matali, Andorra	8.1
8. Andrews, Huesca	8.1
9. Griffin, Cajasur .	7.8
10. Silvestre, Plasenc.	7.5

Assists Per Game

Lino LOPEZ
  Coruna
  (189-G-76)
  Avg: 4.6

1. Lopez, Coruna	4.6
2. Gonzalez, Navarra	4.4
3. Rufian, Huelva	4.3
4. Marcos, Alcazar	4.1
5. Rodriguez, Rosalia	3.9
6. Canals, Alaior	3.9
7. Santamaria, ADT T.	3.8
8. Guigou, Illescas	3.8
9. Herrero, Huesca	3.7
10. Rueda, Promob.	3.4

Steals Per Game

David SUKA-UMU
  Cajasur Cord.
  (195-F-77)
  Avg: 2.8

1. Suka-Umu, Cajasur .	2.8
2. Ott, Caja Rioja	2.4
3. Alonso, Matchmind	2.3
4. Martinez, Huelva	2.3
5. Miller, Coruna	2.2
6. Gomez, Huelva	2.1
7. Richotti, Real M.	2.1
8. Lyons, Alcazar	2.0
9. Barcelo, Plasencia	2.0
10. Ayon, Illesc.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Ronald THOMPSON
  ADT Tarragona
  (208-F/C-81)
  Avg: 1.7

1. Thompson, ADT T.	1.7
2. Adams, Navarra	1.3
3. Biyombo, Illescas	1.1
4. Sekulic, Plasencia	1.0
5. Miller, Huelva	1.0
6. Matali, Andorra	1.0
7. Howard, Guadalaj.	0.9
8. De Santana, Caja R.	0.9
9. Tuner, Alcazar	0.8
10. Andrews, Hues.	0.8

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SWEDEN

Gothia Basket sign Liam Rush - by Eurobasket
Gothia Basket strengthened their roster with addition of 27-year old Irish swingman Liam Rush (203-F/G-82, agency: Interperformances). Rush played most recently at Sundsvall Dragons (Basketligan). While playing 14 games for Sundsvall his stats were: 14.9ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.0apg, in Dec.08 moved to Sundsvall Dragons (Sweden-Basketligan, starting five): 14 games: 17.0ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.1apg and 1.5spg. in his first game at Gothia, Liam scored 27pts with 7rebs and 1ast.
last season playing with the Dragons, Ruah achieved Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Bosman Player of the Year, Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan 1st Team and Eurobasket.com Swedish Basketligan All-Bosmans Team and of course Swedish Basketligan Champion -09
By Eurobasket Data Center

Stats Leaders - Basketligan

Points Per Game

Drazen KLARIC
  Eco Orebro
  (205-F-80)
  Avg: 20.8

1. Klaric, Eco Orebro	20.8
2. McKnight, Plannja	19.8
3. Palm, Boras	17.1
4. Sigurdarson, Sunds.	16.4
5. Ringstrom, Gothia B.	16.2
6. Nystrom, Boras	16.2
7. Blom, 08	15.5
8. Pahlmblad, Solna	15.3
9. Ryan, Plannja	15.2
10. Mitchell, Sol.	15.1

Rebounds Per Game

Michael PALM
  Boras
  (208-C-79)
  Avg: 11.6

1. Palm, Boras	11.6
2. Ringstrom, Gothia B.	10.5
3. Konare, Jamtland	10.1
4. Akesson, Plannja	8.3
5. Spagrud, Sundsvall	8.3
6. Akingbade, Jamtl.	7.9
7. Jonker, Sundsvall	7.7
8. Djordjic, Soder.	7.1
9. Klaric, Eco Orebro	7.1
10. Djuric, Uppsa.	7.1

Assists Per Game

Mats LEVIN
  Sundsvall
  (188-G-77)
  Avg: 6.6

1. Levin, Sundsvall	6.6
2. Mitchell, Solna	6.1
3. Pleick, Eco Orebro	6.0
4. Grant, Norrkoping	5.0
5. Chuk, Sodertalje	4.5
6. Larsson, Plannja	4.2
7. McKnight, Plannja	4.2
8. Sigurdarson, Sunds.	4.1
9. Gervin, Norrkoping	4.0
10. Carter, Gothia.	3.7

Steals Per Game

Rhys CARTER
  Gothia Basket
  (190-G-84)
  Avg: 2.7

1. Carter, Gothia B.	2.7
2. Grant, Norrkoping	2.6
3. Chuk, Sodertalje	2.4
4. Hellgren, Jamtland	2.3
5. McKnight, Plannja	2.3
6. Mitchell, Solna	2.3
7. Gervin, Norrkoping	1.9
8. Westerlund, 08	1.9
9. Pleick, Eco Orebro	1.9
10. Ryan, Plann.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

John ROSENDAHL
  Plannja
  (203-F/C-77)
  Avg: 1.6

1. Rosendahl, Plannja	1.6
2. Palm, Boras	1.6
3. Kjellbom, Norrkoping	1.6
4. Konare, Jamtland	1.2
5. Ayuba, Norrkoping	1.1
6. McNaull, Norrkoping	1.1
7. Drains, Norrkoping	1.0
8. Spagrud, Sundsvall	0.9
9. Akesson, Plannja	0.8
10. Blom,	0.8

Standings - BasketEttan

Basketettan Standings

North
1. Eagles	7-0
2. Akropol	7-1
3. Blackeberg	5-3
4. BG Lulea	4-4
5. Lulea Steel	4-4
6. Talje	4-4
7. Lidingo	4-4
8. Haga Haninge	3-4
9. Uppsala KFUM	3-5
10. Alvik Basket	2-6
11. Polisen	2-6
12. Hallsta	2-6
South
1. Nassjo	6-0
2. Hoganas	6-0
3. Sanda	5-2
4. Kalmar	4-4
5. Norrkoping BK	3-3
6. Solna Branten	3-4
7. Eos	3-4
8. Fryshuset	2-3
9. Srbija	2-4
10. Kvarnby	1-6
11. Jonkoping	1-6

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SWITZERLAND

Stats Leaders LNA

Points Per Game

Kenny THOMAS
  Lausanne
  (191-G-87)
  Avg: 24.3

1. Thomas, Lausanne	24.3
2. Hollins, Starwings	21.6
3. Sowell, Geneva Devils	19.2
4. Hamilton, SAM M.	19.0
5. Bradley, MGS	17.8
6. Esterkamp, Fribo.	17.7
7. Brown, Starwings	17.7
8. Johnson, BBC Nyon	17.5
9. Fitzgerald, SAM M.	17.2
10. Mladjan, Lugano.	17.2

Rebounds Per Game

Christopher GRIMM
  SAM Massagno
  (207-F/C-84)
  Avg: 10.5

1. Grimm, SAM M.	10.5
2. Volcy, Monthey	10.1
3. Thompson, Lausanne	9.5
4. Southall, BBC Nyon	8.8
5. Gugino, Boncourt	8.3
6. Sanders, Lugano T.	7.9
7. Basit, Geneva Devils	7.8
8. Thomas, Lausanne	7.8
9. Dacevic, SAV V.	7.7
10. VanderMeer, Lugano.	7.3

Assists Per Game

Vernard HOLLINS
  Starwings
  (190-G-80)
  Avg: 6.4

1. Hollins, Starwings	6.4
2. Pleux-D., Lausanne	5.7
3. Monroe, Boncourt	5.4
4. Johnson, BBC Nyon	5.3
5. Bradley, MGS	5.3
6. Walton, Lugano T.	4.9
7. Brown, Starwings	4.7
8. Lukovic, SAV V.	4.6
9. Petkovic, Fribourg	4.3
10. Dacevic, SAV.	3.8

Steals Per Game

Vernon HAMILTON
  SAM Massagno
  (183-G-84)
  Avg: 5

1. Hamilton, SAM M.	5.0
2. Pleux-D., Lausanne	3.1
3. Dacevic, SAV V.	2.5
4. Almanson, BBC Nyon	2.5
5. Gibson, SAV Vacallo	2.3
6. Volcy, Monthey	2.3
7. Smiljanic, SAV V.	2.2
8. Jaquier, Starwings	2.2
9. N'Diaye, Lausanne	2.2
10. Tshomba, Boncou.	2.1

Blocks Per Game

Alex THOMPSON
  Lausanne
  (208-F-85)
  Avg: 4.7

1. Thompson, Lausanne	4.7
2. Southall, BBC Nyon	3.7
3. VanderMeer, Lugano T.	2.8
4. Sloan, Starwings	2.0
5. Niang, MGS	1.8
6. Basit, Geneva Devils	1.2
7. Grimes, Lausanne	1.2
8. Grimm, SAM M.	1.1
9. Volcy, Monthey	1.1
10. Tshomba, Boncou.	1.0

LNA Round: 11 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
MGS - Boncourt 74-78
Boncourt upset MGS away from home. Tony Gugino (207-C-86, college: Hillsdale) notched 21 points, 12 boards and 6 steals for the Red Team. Reto Schwaiger had 19 points in the victory. Karon Bradley replied with 25 points for MGS.

SAM Massagno - Geneva Devils 86-71
SAM Massagno held off Geneva to record the third win. Kameron Gray (186-G-82, college: Oklahoma City) scored 21 points and issued 6 assits to lead the hosts. Christopher Grimm added 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Kevin Sowell responded with 22 points for the Devils.

Lugano Tigers - Lausanne 107-76
Lugano toppled Lausanne at home court. Derek Stockalper (198-G/F-84, college: Cal Poly - SLO) fired 27 points to lead the Tigers. Michael Efevberha notched 24 points in the winning charge. Kenny Thomas answered with 22 points for Lausanne in the loss.

Monthey - SAV Vacallo 77-84
Rickey Gibson (191-G-84, college: Stillman) scored 23 points and dished out 8 assists to lead Vacallo to the ninth win in the season. Matt Schneidermann had 19 points in the victory over Monthey. Herman Alston responded with 20 points for Monthey.

Jeremiah Boswell leaves MGS - by Eurobasket News
Jeremiah Boswell (194-G-82) agreed to terms of termination of his contract with MGS. The US 27-year-old guard played nine games for MGS this season. He averaged 10.1 points and 1.1 assists. Jeremiah Boswell arrived to MGS from Bulgarian Sliven. In Bulgaria Boswell tallied 16.7 points, 5.1 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

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SYRIA

TAIWAN

Taiwan prevail against Japan - by Eurobasket News
Taiwan U16 - Japan U16 75:67

Taiwan posted the first win at the U16 Asia Championship Qualifying Round. They shot down Japan to improve at 1-1 record in Group E. Japan in the meantime slipped at 0-2.
Chen Kuan-Chuan knocked down 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead Taiwan. Japan got to the better start to the game as they were up 25:23 at the first break. Japan maintained the lead in the second quarter and they piled up a 5-point advantage at halftime. But Taiwan bounced back after the main break and erased the deficit. They limited Japanese youngsters to just 7 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win at the end.
Chen Ying-Chun had 17 points, 7 boards and 5 assists in the victory. Ryo Tawatari responded with game-high 28 points for Japan. Yuto Aratani finished with 12 points in the loss.

Taiwan: Chen Kuan-Chuan 18+10 boards, Chen Ying-Chun 17
Japan: Ryo Tawatari 28, Yuto Aratani 12

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THAILAND

TUNISIA

Playoff First Round Results. - by Matthew Kyle
No surprises. On Friday ESS defeated U.S. Monastir handedly with an 82-67 victory at home. This was the only game on Friday.

Saturday we saw 3 games:

JSK took down Rades with a 9 point victory 71-62.

In a thrilling OT victory with more fouls than you could count EZS beat CA 83-81.
The refereeing in this game was very poor with 3 major blunders that could have cost EZS the game. At one point the referee called off a shot for a shot clock violation which was clearly good. Another, the referee gave a CA player 3 foul shots when he shot a 2FG. Thirdly at the end of the OT the referee called an over and back violation when the ball was being inbounded from the backcourt. Tunisia like other European leagues needs to improve their refereeing or at least have some sort of penalty/challenge system so the teams have a chance to call out a terrible referee.

Finally to wrap up the weekends action SN beat CSC 81-62.

This brings us to a new standing with ESS and SN tied for first, EZS and JSK tied for 3rd and the final 4 teams all tied for 5th.

This Wednesday will bring a better understanding to how the league will pan out. ESS and SN will most likely continue winning but CA has a hard match against U.S. Monastir and EZS and ESR play each other in a grudge match being only 10 minutes from each other. ESR does not want to fall to 0-2 while EZS does not want to ruin their good start - should be an interesting match.

Standings - D1

D1 Standings

Play-Off
1. Ezzahra	1-0
2. Stade Nabeulien	1-0
3. JS Kairouan	1-0
4. ES Sahel	1-0
5. US Monastir	0-1
6. C Cheminots	0-1
7. C Africain	0-1
8. ES Rades	0-1
Play-Out
1. JS Manazeh	1-0
2. CA Bizerte	1-0
3. SSK Kasserine	0-1
4. CS Hammamet	0-1

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TURKEY

Standings - TB2L

TB2L Standings

Group A
1. Trabzonspor	6-0
2. Hacettepe Un.	5-1
3. Final Genclik	4-2
4. Vestel	4-2
5. Gelisim	4-2
6. Beykoz	3-3
7. Selcuk Univ.	3-3
8. Pertevniyal	2-4
9. Orman	2-4
10. Istanbul B.B.	2-4
11. Yeni Nesil	1-5
12. Duzce Genclik	0-6
Group B
1. Edirne Genclik	5-1
2. Usak	5-1
3. Genc Telekom	5-1
4. ITU	5-1
5. Yesilyurt	5-1
6. FMV Isikspor	3-3
7. Optimum TED	2-4
8. Genc Banvit.	2-4
9. Akhisar Bld	2-4
10. Pamukkale	1-5
11. TED Istanbul	1-5
12. Akcakoca P.	0-6

Stats Leaders - D1

Points Per Game

James BARON
  Mersin
  (191-G-86)
  Avg: 20.8

1. Baron, Mersin	20.8
2. Smith, Karsiyaka	19.5
3. Toolson, Karsiyaka	19.3
4. Shipp, Bornova	18.7
5. Jackson, Antalya	18.3
6. Baxter, Besiktas	18.2
7. Williams, Erdemir	17.8
8. Newley, Besiktas	17.8
9. Gordon, Aliaga	17.8
10. Brown, Borno.	17.3

Rebounds Per Game

Jermareo DAVIDSON
  Darussafaka
  (208-F-84)
  Avg: 10.2

1. Davidson, Darussaf.	10.2
2. Williams, Erdemir	9.8
3. Heytvelt, Oyak R.	8.7
4. Smith, Karsiyaka	8.3
5. Aldemir, Karsiyaka	7.7
6. Besok, T.Telekom	7.5
7. Elegar, Bornova	7.3
8. Shipp, Bornova	7.2
9. Greene, Antalya	7.0
10. Asik, Fener.Ulk.	6.8

Assists Per Game

Hakan KOSEOGLU
  Erdemir
  (188-G-81)
  Avg: 9

1. Koseoglu, Erdemir	9.0
2. Acik, T.Telekom	7.0
3. Chatman, Besiktas	6.2
4. Holston, Karsiyaka	5.5
5. Erdogan, Oyak R.	5.3
6. Ermis, Banvit	4.5
7. Yildirim, Besiktas	4.5
8. James, Mersin	4.3
9. Mallet, T.Telekom	4.2
10. Adams, Oyak.	4.2

Steals Per Game

Joshua SHIPP
  Bornova
  (196-G/F-86)
  Avg: 3.2

1. Shipp, Bornova	3.2
2. Chatman, Besiktas	3.0
3. Batuk, Karsiyaka	2.6
4. Famutimi, Oyak R.	2.6
5. Hosley, Aliaga	2.5
6. Jackson, Antalya	2.5
7. Oz, Aliaga	2.5
8. Erden, Kepez Bld	2.5
9. James, Mersin	2.0
10. Butler, Tof.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Charles DAVIS
  Banvit
  (202-F-84)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Davis, Banvit	2.2
2. Asik, Fener.Ulker	2.0
3. Femerling, Antalya	1.8
4. Aldemir, Karsiyaka	1.8
5. Elegar, Bornova	1.5
6. Buckman, Kepez Bld	1.3
7. Davidson, Darussaf.	1.2
8. Denison, Tofas	1.2
9. Solak, Kepez Bld	1.0
10. Heytvelt, Oyak.	1.0

TBL, Round 6: Efes Pilsen jumps to 5-1, defeats for Besiktas and Fenerbahce Ulker - by Eurobasket News
Fener.Ulker - Karsiyaka 76-88
Karsiyaka shocked Fenerbahce Ulker in Round 6 opener celebrating 76-88 victory. The game was played at the Fener's home court, but visitors shined last night celebrating valuable victory. Ryan Toolson (193-G-85, college: Utah Valley St.) was on fire for the guests scoring 29 points (5 triples). Andre Smith (203-F-85, college: N.Dakota St.) had 22 points and 7 rebounds, while David Holston added 16 pts and 9 assists. In the loosing squad, Omer Asik collected 16 points and 7 rebounds. Omer Onan had 12 and Emir Preldzic scored 11 pts. Both teams had 3-2 before this game.

Aliaga - Besiktas 97-88
Aliaga handed 97-88 loss to Besiktas jumping to 3-3 score. At the same time, visitors dropped to 4-2. Jack McClinton (185-G-85, college: Miami, FL) and Quinton Hosley

(198-G/F-84, college: Fresno St.) (8 rebs) stepped up in victory with 25 and 24 points respectively. Lorenzo Gordon helped with 21 pts and 7 boards. On the other side, Besiktas got 33 points from Brad Newley.

Kepez Bld - Antalya 85-83
Jovo Stanojevic

(208-C-77, agency: Beo Basket) stepped up for Kepez with 22 points and 7 boards. Ersin Gorkem

(195-F-77) had 17 pts and 7 boards, while Alex Gordon added 14 pts. Visitors got 28 points from Aaron Jackson. Kepez 3-3, Antalya 3-3.

Bornova - T.Telekom 103-100
Bornova grabbed valuable home win against Turk Telekom getting 27 points and 10 rebounds from Joshua Shipp (196-G/F-86, college: UCLA). Albert Brown (201-F-81, agency: Interperformances, college: Okaloosa-Walton CC) also shined in this match adding 25, while Yalcin Azizmahmutogullari scored 19 pts. Huseyin Besok registered double-double in defeat, 23 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams were on 3-2 before this meeting.

Efes Pilsen - Galatasaray 83-73
After this victory against Galatasaray and Besiktas's loss against Aliaga, Efes Pilsen stays alone on top of TBL standings with almost perfect 5-1 score. Marvis Thornton

(194-G-77, college: St.John's) once again shined for his team scoring 20 points. Bostjan Nachbar

(207-G/F-80) had 12. In Galatasaray (3-3), Radoslav Rancik collected 20 points and 5 rebounds.

Banvit - Tofas 92-71
Banvit smashed Tofas at home 92-71 so both squads are on 3-3 score now. Charles Davis

(202-F-84, college: Alabama) led the hosts with 20, Yunus Cankaya

(199-F-85, agency: EM-PA) had 17 points, while Lance Williams added 15. Baris Ozcan followed them with 14 pts. In Tofas, Brandon Bowman collected 15 points and 10 boards.

Oyak Renault - Mersin 71-75
Nice road win for Mersin, who joined Oyak Renault now with 2-4. James Baron (191-G-86, college: Rhode Island) top-scored in victory with 23, while Asim Pars (212-C-76, agency: World Sport Agency) added 18 points. Olumuyiwa Famutimi answered with 14 points in defeat.

Erdemir - Darussafaka 84-82
Erdemir escaped with tiny 84-82 home win against Darussafaka mostly owing to Leon Williams (203-F/C-86, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: Ohio), who drained 21 points and pulled down 17 rebounds. Ramel Curry (191-G-80, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: CSU Bakersfield) and Erkan Veyseloglu delivered 19 points each. Quincy Douby netted 31 points in defeat. Erdemir 3-3, Darussafaka 0-6.

TBL showed no mercy to Galatasaray C.C - by Serkan Corum
Basketbol Federation announced heavy sanctions for Galatasary C.C later today:
- Galatasaray C.C suspended from Teknosa Turkish cup. Mersin B.B to replace them for the final eight.
- Galatasaray C.C been defaulted from all the games that Cemal Nalga (208-C-87) took part and further 5 points deduction.
- Recently resigned head of basketbol operation Yigit Sardan suspended for 6 months and fined for 10.000 TL
- Coach Okan Cevik suspended for 3 years and fined for 10.000 TL
- Ass.coach Cengiz Karadag suspended for 1 year and fined for 5.000 TL
- Adm.staff Mert Uyguc suspended for 2 years and fined for 10.000 TL
- Technical consultant Koray Mincinozlu suspended for 2 years and fined for 5.000 TL
- Adm.staff Ali Tursan suspended for 6 months and fined for 5.000 TL
- Player Cemal Nalga (208-C-87) suspended for 2 years and fined for 10.000 TL
- Player Tufan Ersoz suspended for 4 months and fined for 5.000 TL
GS CC will also play next 4 matches without spectator support for the altercations caused by it is supporters during Fenerbahce match

TB2L Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Mustafa ABI
  ITU
  (197-G-79)
  Avg: 28

1. Abi, ITU	28.0
2. Haciyeva, Pertevniyal	25.3
3. Garrison, Pamuk.	22.7
4. Smith, Duzce Genclik	21.0
5. Gursu, Genc Banvit	20.7
6. Nelson, Akhisar Bld	20.5
7. Kan, Yesilyurt	20.0
8. Curtis, Beykoz	19.8
9. Karamahmut, Usak	19.0
10. Kaya, Gelis.	19.0

Rebounds Per Game

Thomas BROWN
  Yesilyurt
  (201-F-86)
  Avg: 15.7

1. Brown, Yesilyurt	15.7
2. Haciyeva, Pertevniyal	15.0
3. Curtis, Beykoz	11.7
4. Eiukwu, Usak	11.0
5. Gokay, Akcakoca P.	10.8
6. Garrison, Pamuk.	10.5
7. Turkyilmaz, Genc B.	10.3
8. Nelson, Akhisar Bld	10.0
9. Egemonye, Optimum .	9.8
10. Ekmen, I.	9.7

Assists Per Game

Gokhan SENOL
  Final Genclik
  (183-G-84)
  Avg: 7

1. Senol, Final Genclik	7.0
2. Eris, Istanbul B.B.	6.3
3. Kan, Yesilyurt	6.2
4. Ogut, Genc Telekom	5.3
5. Akyol, Olin Genclik	5.0
6. Adiguzel, Orman G.	5.0
7. Yolcu, Selcuk Univ.	5.0
8. Tunceri, Hacettep.	4.8
9. Gacemer, Gelisim	4.7
10. Tutuncu, Beyk.	4.7

Steals Per Game

Sertay GURSU
  Genc Banvit
  (--87)
  Avg: 3

1. Gursu, Genc Banvit	3.0
2. Eris, Istanbul B.B.	2.7
3. Taylor, Vestel	2.5
4. Kavaklioglu, Hacett.	2.5
5. Goktas, Genc T.	2.3
6. Abay, Pamukkale	2.3
7. Adiguzel, Orman G.	2.3
8. Baras, TED Istanbul	2.3
9. Dizici, Yeni Nesil	2.3
10. Erdogan, Duzce.	2.3

Blocks Per Game

Callistus EIUKWU
  Usak
  (208-F/C-85)
  Avg: 4

1. Eiukwu, Usak	4.0
2. Taylor, Vestel	2.5
3. Garrison, Pamuk.	2.3
4. Binici, Genc Banvit	2.0
5. Fobbs, Trabzonspor	1.8
6. Ekmen, ITU	1.8
7. Turkyilmaz, Genc B.	1.8
8. Courtney, Final G.	1.6
9. Brown, Yesilyurt	1.5
10. Balto, Genc.	1.5

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Paradise JAm Sunday Results and Monday's Schedule - by David Edole
Sunday, November 22

Game #7 DePaul (53) vs. Tennessee (57)
The Tennessee Volunteers were able to hold off DePaul for a nail-biting win, 57-53. Both teams brought high-intensity defensive presence with different presses and physical man-to-man play. Each team had balanced scoring efforts as Tyler Smith led Tennessee with 14 points and teammate Wayne Chism 13 points. DePaul's Will Walker and Mac Koshwal each contributed 14 points in the loss.
Boxscore PHOTOS

Game #8 St. Joseph's (85) vs. Purdue (60)
After the teams exchanged leads and shared ties throughout the first half, Purdue shot 50% from the three-point line in the second half to finish the game with an 85-60 win. Purdue's sharp shooting was led by Jajuan Johnson with 18 points and 10 rebounds while Ryne Smith added 16 points. Garrett Williamson had 12 points for St. Joseph in the loss. Purdue will face Tennessee in the 2009 Paradise Jam Championship.

Boxscore PHOTOS

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND:
Monday, November 23, 2009
Consolation 7th/8th Place Game:
East Carolina vs. South Dakota State
(2:00pm local time/1:00pm EST)

Consolation 4th/6th Place Game:
Northern Iowa vs. Boston College
(4:30pm local time/3:30pm EST)

Consolation 3rd/5th Place Game:
Loser Game #7 vs. Loser Game #8
(7:00pm local time/6:00pm EST)
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:
Winner Game #7 vs. Winner Game #8

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UBA

Jermaine Dailey Signs with Al Fateh - by URBL media
Al Fateh basketball club has agreed to terms with American forward Jermaine Dailey (6'8'-F-86, college: Ill.-Chicago) with (LSM). Dailey finished 2009 in the LUB with Ferro Carril. Dailey finished the season with an average of 18.5 ppg, having shot .539 from the field, .770 from the free-throw line and .391 from three-point range. In addition, Dailey added 10.9 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 2.1 steals per game. Dailey was one of the most electric players in the Eurobasket Summer League with his air show. 'I enjoy going to different cultures being in a new atmosphere and I'm ready to make an impact in a new country', said Dailey. In 2008, Dailey played for MBC Weissenfels (Germany) where he average 15.2ppg, 14.3rpg and 2.3bpg.

Also the Irving Assault have announced the signing of Jermaine Dailey for the 2010 UBA Playoffs in Atlanta, GA. Dailey will arrive in Atlanta, GA after a great season in Saudi Arabia. Dailey has also been selected to attend the UBA South America Tour.

Jermaine Dailey Statistics

Season: 2009 (Uruguay)

Summary
Team	G	MPG	PPG	2FGP%	3FGP%	FT%	RO	RD	RPG	APG	PF	BS	ST
Ferro Caril (LUB)	15	38.0	18.5	53.9	39.1	77.0	2.0	8.9	10.9	3.4	3.5	2.3	2.1

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UKRAINE

Stats Leaders - Men

Points Per Game

Khalid EL-AMIN
  Budivelnyk
  (178-G-79)
  Avg: 26

1. El-Amin, Budivelnyk	26.0
2. Karim, DniproAzot	25.0
3. Fraser, Hoverla	19.8
4. DeGroat, BC Odessa	18.2
5. Coleman, BC Odessa	18.0
6. Mitchell, Khimik	18.0
7. Thomas, Fe.	17.4
8. Daniels, Azovmash	17.3
9. Tiggs, Fe.	17.3
10. Kravtsov, BC Ky.	16.7

Rebounds Per Game

Charles THOMAS
  Ferro-ZNTU
  (203-F-86)
  Avg: 11.4

1. Thomas, Fe.	11.4
2. Fraser, Hoverla	10.4
3. Rizvic, Azovmash	8.4
4. Wilson, Gryfony	7.8
5. Kravtsov, BC Kyiv	7.2
6. Agafonov, Khimik	7.1
7. Kornienko, Dnipro	6.7
8. Iailo, Mykolaiv	6.6
9. Hunter, Fe.	6.3
10. Daniels, Azovma.	6.3

Assists Per Game

Darrel MITCHELL
  Khimik
  (180-G-84)
  Avg: 6.1

1. Mitchell, Khimik	6.1
2. Jeromanovs, Mykol.	5.0
3. Crowe, Dnipro	5.0
4. El-Amin, Budivelnyk	4.9
5. Perry, BC Donetsk	4.3
6. Hill, BC Odessa	4.2
7. Lukashov, BC Kyiv	4.1
8. Annenkov, Kryvbasb.	4.0
9. Antonijevic, Kryvba.	4.0
10. Karim, DniproAz.	3.7

Steals Per Game

Edgars JEROMANOVS
  Mykolaiv
  (186-G-86)
  Avg: 2.4

1. Jeromanovs, Mykol.	2.4
2. Drozdov, BC Donetsk	2.3
3. Crowe, Dnipro	2.3
4. Tiggs, Fe.	2.3
5. Canak, Gryfony	2.2
6. Sparks, Hoverla	2.2
7. Serapinas, Azovm.	2.2
8. Perry, BC Donetsk	2.1
9. El-Amin, Budivelnyk	2.1
10. DeGroat, BC Odes.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Viacheslav KRAVTSOV
  BC Kyiv
  (212-C-87)
  Avg: 3.2

1. Kravtsov, BC Kyiv	3.2
2. Rizvic, Azovmash	2.9
3. Agafonov, Khimik	1.6
4. Matyukevych, Mykol.	1.5
5. Sokur, DniproAzot	1.5
6. Owens, BC Donetsk	1.5
7. Chemyakin, Fe.	1.4
8. Skirmants, Hoverla	1.4
9. Morton, DniproAzot	1.3
10. Kovalenko, Hover.	1.3

Azovmash changes: Girskis and Prekevicius out; other teams news - by Platon Khegai
Azovmash head coach Rimas Girskis is dismissed from his position. Instead of Lithuanian specialist, Andrei Podkovyrov (agency: Arik Krayn Services ) was appointed as an acting head coach for the Ukrainian champion. In 2004 it was exactly Rimas Girskis who replaced Andrei Podkovyrov on the above mentioned post. Currently Lions rank seventh line in the SL Championship table with 3 wins out of 8 games played.

Marius Prekevicius (196-F-84, agency: Interperformances, college: S.Florida) also left Azovmash, because of contract default. This season he averaged 8.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.9 apg.

Volodymyr Gurtovoy (207-C-75) from Odessa can join Azovmash in the nearest time. He had an experience in Mariupol in 2003-2005.

Pavel Revzin (194-G-83) signed a contract with Hoverla Ivano-Frankivsk last week.�

Dmytro Zabirchenko (192-G-84) has tryouts in Budivelnyk. He started this season in Donetsk but later got a bosman status.

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UNITED KINGDOM

Garbelotto Disappointed - by Andy Webb
Tony Garbelotto was a disappointed man as his Everton Tigers side saw their defence of the BBL Cup end with a 99-90 overtime loss at Sheffield Sharks, on Friday.

Led by 41 Mike Cook points, Sharks sealed a place in the final four and will now host Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders in the semi-final on Friday December 11, with the return taking place the following day in Leicester.

The hardest to swallow is that Sharks were only called for three fouls in the fourth quarter and overtime, and one of these was a foul they gave up at the end of regulation. Has to be a key to the game said the Tigers play-caller.

A team of six players cannot in a game like this play tough defence down the stretch without at least a few fouls being called.

It's a shame - had Andy Thompson or Olu (Babalola) been on the court in overtime, the result could have been different.

While Garbelotto, who is also the Great Britain assistant coach, was understandably upset to see his team fall at the first hurdle in defence of the Cup, he was pleased with how they performed:

I actually thought we played pretty well. I was very happy with our desire and drive and we had the game won on more than two or three occasions in the fourth quarter. To do this without Flo Larkai I felt was big. Again, we show signs of a team that can play at the highest level - we just have to close these types of games out.

As well as winning against Everton on Friday night, Sharks remain top of the BBL Championship table with a 104-99 win at Riders.

In a rehearsal for the Cup semi-final, Cook was again on top form as he poured in 32 points, a number matched by Tack Minor of the Riders.

Marshall MK Lions are hot on the heals of the Sharks after big wins against PAWS London Capital (102-54) and Essex Pirates (99-70) in the last week while champions Newcastle Eagles and Cheshire Jets stayed in touch with home wins against Airwaves Plymouth Raiders and Worthing Thunder.

While Sharks and Riders have to wait until December to play their semi-final, Marshall MK Lions will host Cheshire Jets on Friday in the first leg of the other semi, with the second leg on Sunday December 6 at Northgate Arena.

Standings - BBL

BBL Standings

1. Sheffield S.	13-3
2. MK Lions	11-4
3. Cheshire J.	10-3
4. Newcastle E.	8-3
5. Leicester R.	7-6
6. Guildford H.	6-4
7. Everton T.	5-6
8. Scottish R.	4-5
9. Worcester W.	4-8
10. Worthing T.	4-9
11. Essex Pirates	2-7
12. London C.	2-10
13. Plymouth R.	2-10
14. Andorra NT	0-0

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The World Championships Wild Card Race Update Vol. II - by Maarouf Mawloud

[by Kris SANTIAGO] - Merhaba once again!

There are more and more rumours floating around the web these days regarding the 'precious' wild cards soon to be given out by FIBA.

The Dominican website 'Basket Dominicano' recently posted parts of an interview with FIBA Americas Secretary General Alberto Garcia and he gave hints about which countries could be strongly considered by FIBA. Garcia named Uruguay, Nigeria, Korean and Japan as strong contenders for getting a pass for Turkey 2010. Also, the article states, that Baumann met the lobbying Dominican basketball federation officials in Cuba in the month of October and also, that the officials have to secure a TV deal for the World Championships to strengthen their chances of getting an invitation to Turkey next year.

Also, in a separate article by ESPN, Al Horford tells that he would be in, if the Dominicans would make it to Turkey.

Russian newspapers report that FIBA president Patrick Baumann talked about expanding the tournament to 32 teams as a lot of countries are interested in obtaining a wild card right now. This would help FIBA to raise the interest in the World Champs in more countries but the addition of more national-teams would water down the competition as there would be more one-sided games, tells Baumann acording to the article.

The Nigerians are over-confident, which is nothing new, as they were over-confident with their outing in Libya only to witness their failure in the quarter-finals. Regarding their chances of getting one of the four wild cards, their president confirmed to local media outlets, that Nigeria will be getting a wild card if FIBA decides that one will be awarded to the African continent: 'Let me be honest with you, we have got words from them that if any African country would be considered, it is Nigeria that would get the slot; the two other contenders (Mali and Cameroon) have no standing against us.'

UK National-team guard Flinder Boyd is hoping to play in Turkey next year. I think the British are currently having a fair chance of making it due to their long-term perspective of developing the sport in a proper way on the island.

While other teams are hoping for a second chance, Canada is getting positive feedback by it's NBA-based players and looks determined to excel next year in major competition.

And finally something funny by German basketball magazine '5ive' which recently talked about Germany's chances of getting a wild-card as well: They suggested, since the Turkish organizers have also an influence on the outcome of the wild-card decision, to let Tolga ngren and Murat Didin (both are Turkish coaches in the German basketball-league) do some promotional work in Turkey as well as point out, that Germany's basketball-league is sponsored by 'BEKO' a Turkish company which also should be in favor of Germany once it's decision-time. I doubt this is going to work, neither do the guys from 5ive but it was very amusing to read stuff like that.

I'm out like waiting on a decision.

Source: https://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/inte/blog/allPost/p/lid_9859_newsid/37542/blog.html

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Women News

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ADRIATIC LEAGUE - Women

Kranjska Gora's coach Jovanovic ejected for 2 technical fouls - by Zeljko Zule
Goran Jovanovic, coach of Slovenian team Kranjska Gora, was ejected against Merkur Celje after picking up his second technical foul in the second quarter. His assistant coach Emir Haskic picked up a technical foul in the final quarter.
Round 7: PGM Ragusa-Gospic CO 49-93: Gospic went on a 20-4 run spanning the first and second quarter to take a 32-15 lead. Anda Jelavic scored 18 points without a miss to lead five scorers in double figures. Jelena Ivezic added 13, Ivana Jurcevic 12 and Emanuela Salopek and Pelagia Papamichael 10 apiece. Gospic shot 62 percent (39-of-63) from the field. For Ragusa, Kristina Benic posted 13 points and Iva Grbas 10.
Mladi Krajisnik-AJM Maribor81-50: Krajisnik outscored shorthanded Slovenian team 20-4 in the first quarter. Natasa Mikic finished with 21 points, Milica Deura added 12 and Tijana Rus grabbed 10 rebounds. Maribor shot just 1-of-10 from 3-point line and commited 21 turnovers. Martina Dover scored 17 points but she had 10 turnovers, Anja Prsa Posted13 points.
Vojvodina-Sibenik Jolly JBS 52-69: Sibenik won in all four quaters. Josipa Bura had 11 poinst and 12 rebounds, Luca Ivankovic scored 12 points and Marta Cakic and Ivana Roje scored 11 points each. Vojvodina was outrebounded 30-51. Jefimija Karakasevic collected 14 points and 11 reboudns and Stojan ka Ostojic added 14 points.
Merkur Celje-Hit Kranjska Gora 62-53: Merkur made a 20-4 run to take a 42-27 lead but Kranjska Gora went on a 17-3 run spanninig third and fourth quarter to take a 49-48 lead. However, Merkur responded with 10 straight points to pull within. Matea Tavic finished 21 points and Nikya Hughes added 10. Kranjska Gora picked up three technical fouls and coach Goran Jovanovic was ejected in the second quarter. Teja Oblak scored 16 points, Tina Trebec added 12 and Natalia Tratsiak grabbed 19 rebounds.
Medvescak-Jedinstvo 75-73: Mirna Mazic collected 26 points and 10 rebounds and Irena Cuncic added 18 for Medvescak while Jedinstvu used only six players. Stanecia Graham (185-F-86, college: Washburn) had 21 points and 16 rebounds, Brankica Hadzovic added 19 points and Sanja Knezovic 15.

Standings

Adriatic L. Standings

1. Gospic		8-0
2. Sibenik		7-1
3. Merkur Celje		5-3
4. Medvescak		4-4
5. M.Kraj. BL		4-4
6. Hit Kran.Gora		3-5
7. Jedinstvo		2-4
8. Vojvodina		2-5
9. Ragusa		2-5
10. AJM Maribor		1-7

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AFRICAN CHAMPIONS CUP - Women

First Bank is the First in Africa - by Eurobasket News
First Bank - ABC 64:55

The Nigerian champions First Bank have been crowned the winners of the 15th edition of the African Champions Cup. They held off Ivorian ABC in the championship game to clinch the title.
First Bank and ABC traded baskets throughout the opening frame. The Nigerian team grabbed a 15:13 lead at the first break. They closed their defense in the second term limiting ABC to just 9 points in the term. The gap grew at 8 points at halftime. First Bank maintained a firm grip on the lead in the third quarter. First Bank arrived at the final break up by as many as 10 points. ABC outscored their opponents in the fourth term but had little chance to escape the loss.
Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college: Oklahoma St.) scored 17 points to pace First Bank. Funmilayo Ojelabi (G-85) delivered 13 points contributed 13 points, while Mfon Udoka (190-F/C-76, college: De Paul) had 11 points in the victory. Fatoumata Camara (C) responded with 23 points and 12 boards for ABC. Salimata Berte (89) notched 10 points in the loss.
Danielle Green (173-G-86, college: Oklahoma St.) was named the MVP of the tournament. The All-Tournament Team also included Kani Kouyate (178-F-90) of CSA, Rashidat Sadiq (188-F-81) of First Bank, Flavia Azivehra of APolitechnika and Fatoumata Camara from ABC.

First Bank: Brisa Silva 17, Funmilayo Ojelabi 13, Mfon Udoka 11
ABC: Fatoumata Camara 23+12 boards, Salimata Berte 10

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ANGOLA - Women

15th AFCCW: Desportivo rally past Interclube, pick bronze - by Olusegun Ikuesan
Immediate past champion of FIBA Africa Champions Club for Women, Desportivo basketball club of Mozambique Sunday evening at the Palais des Sports arena; Cotonou, Benin Republic refused to go home empty handed in the 2009 edition of the competition with a 57-50 points win over Interclube basketball club of Angola for the bronze medal.

Desportivo champion in 2007 and 2008 trailed the Angolan in the first quarter by 12-08 points but picked the second quarter by 13-11 points to for half-time scores of 23-21.

Interclube went a step further in the third quarter winning by 17-14 points to extend the margin between them and the Mozambican by 40-35 points at the close of the third quarter.

Urged on by diminutive point guard and captain of Mozambique senior national women team, Valerdina Manhonga, the Mozambican raided the Angolan area with ceaseless effort in the last quarter winning with a wide margin of 22-10 points to end proceeding at 57-50.

Manhonga led her team with 15 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals; Diarra Dessai contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds while Anabela Cossa added 14 points for their side third place finish in the 2009 FIBA Africa biggest women club competition.

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ARGENTINA - Women

Standings - Women

Liga Nacional Standings

1. Velez S.	7-0
2. Union Florida	5-3
3. Talleres	4-3
4. Lanus	4-3
5. C.Entrerriano	4-4
6. Recreo	1-6
7. Ben Hur	1-7

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AUSTRIA - Women

Standings - AWBL

AWBL Standings

1. Fl.Foxes	8-1
2. WBC Raiffeisen	6-2
3. Union Kuenring	5-3
4. Jocher's D.	5-4
5. Graz	1-8
6. Vienna 87	1-8

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BELARUS - Women

Standings - Women

Premier League Standings

1. Minsk-2006	8-0
2. Olimpia	6-0
3. Berezina	3-3
4. Victoria	2-4
5. BrGU	1-3
6. Sozh Gomel	1-3
7. Temp-Mogilev.	1-3
8. RGUOR	0-6

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BELGIUM - Women

Standings - Women

D1 Standings

1. Sint Kateline	8-1
2. Waregem	7-2
3. BBC Boom	7-2
4. R.Spirou M.	6-3
5. Point Chaud	5-4
6. Houthalen	3-6
7. Ieper	3-6
8. Jeugd Gentson	3-6
9. Dexia	2-7
10. N.Namur	1-8

D1 Stats Leaders

Division I Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

1 Dennett, St-Katel 23.5
2 Hendrickx, St-Kat 18.3
3 Fleischer, Dexia 17.0
4 Meeseman, Ieper 16.5
5 Ciappina, Dexia 15.3

Rebounds Per Game

1 Fleischer, Dexia 14.2
2 Moore, SpMonc 13.6
3 Hendrickx, St-Kat 10.3
4 Meeseman, Ieper 9.5
5 Dennett, St-Katel 9.2

Assists Per Game

1 Vercauteren, Hout 2.8
2 Vanloo, Waregem 2.6
3 Billet, Waregem 2.4
4 Meeseman, Ieper 2.4
5 Raman, Waregem 2.3

Steals Per Game

1 Raman, Waregem 2.9
2 Deyaert, Waregem 2.7
3 Ballau, SMonceau 2.6
4 Ciappina, Dexia 2.4
5 Celus, St-Katel 2.3

Blocks Per Game

1 Dennett, St-Kat 1.7
2 Raman, Waregem 1.7
3 Dochez, NMunalux 1.4
4 Geraedts, Houthal 9.2
5 Malfait, JGentson 9.0

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BOSNIA - Women

Standings - Women

D1 Standings

1. Zeljeznicar	4-0
2. Celik	4-1
3. Jedinstvo	4-1
4. Borac ML-IEFK	3-2
5. Sloboda	3-2
6. Banovici	2-2
7. Tomislav	2-2
8. Brotnjo 94	2-3
9. Brcko	1-3
10. Trebinje	0-4
11. Igman	0-5

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BRAZIL - Women

Standings - CNBF

CNBF Standings

1. Colchoes	2-0
2. VivoSabor	2-0
3. Acucar	2-1
4. Santo Andre	2-1
5. Sao Caetano	2-1
6. Vasto Verde	0-1
7. Botafogo	0-3
8. Sao Bernardo	0-3

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BULGARIA - Women

Standings - Women

NBL Standings

1. Dunav	6-0
2. Lukoil	5-1
3. Montana 2003	4-1
4. Beroe 2007	1-4
5. Minor	1-6
6. Slavia	0-5

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CHINA - Women

Henan suffered the first loss in the league, Bayi is still perfect - by Eurobasket News
Shenyang army Liaoyang Golden Lions handed Henan their first loss in the league as the latter dropped at 4-1. Shenyang army Liaoyang Golden Lions overcame Henan 104:88 in the Regular Round 5. The hosts started with 28-24 and added 30-24 before the halftime. Henan fell at 12-20 in the third period but managed to win the last quarter 28-24 that however was not enough for the total win. Song Liwei (190-F-85) and Miao LiJie (180-G-81) exploded for the winners with 31 points apiece, while Shuang Zhao (188-F-90) and Li Qiu had 13 apiece. Mattera Katie (203-C-82, college: Liberty) responded with 26 points in the losing case.
Bayi meanwhile improved to 5-0 record on top after the victory over Jiangsu 79:63. The game was tied at 18-18 after the opening quarter and Bayi produced 19-9 in the second. Jiangsu responded with 23-17 in the third frame, while Bayi registered the 5th straight win with 25-13 in the fourth period. Zhang Xiaoni (195-C-83) paced all the winners with 25 points for 5-0 record. Song Xiaoyun (175-G-83) and Chen Li-xin (182-F-84) followed her with 12 points apiece. Chen Xiaojia (177-G-88) responded with 20 points in the losing effort.
Beijing and Guangdong improved to 4-1 records after the latest wins in the round. Beijing outscored Zhejiang 81:66 as Zhang Fan (188-F-84) led the way with 23 points. Guangdong won over Yunnan 84:70 as Huang Hongpin (196-C-89) poured in 24 points and Swin Cash (187-F-79, college: Connecticut) netted 19.

Standings - WCBA

WCBA Standings

1. Bayi	5-0
2. Beijing	4-1
3. Henan	4-1
4. Guangdong	4-1
5. Liaoning	3-2
6. Shenyang ar.	3-2
7. Shanghai	3-2
8. Heilongjiang	2-3
9. Jiangsu	1-4
10. Zhejiang	1-4
11. Yunnan	0-5
12. Shandong	0-5

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CROATIA - Women

Medvescak defeats Jedinstvo BP in a derby match - by Eurobasket News
Medvescak - Jedinstvo BP 75:73

In a derby match in the Adriatic League, Medvescak hosted Jedinstvo Bijleo Polje and managed to come away with narrow 75-73 victory. It was a close game from the start with teams exchanging in the lead and neither team establishing their game. After 10 minutes of play the score was tied at 15. In the second quarter, visitors managed to use to their advantage on foul trouble by Mirna Mazic (188-F-85, college: Richmond). They applied defensive pressure which enabled them easy points in transition. As result, at the halftime, Jedinstvo held 31-41 lead. After the break, visiting team extended its lead to 13, but than Medvescak started to play better. Hosts started to cut into the deficit and by the beginning of fourth quarter they regained 57-53 lead. In the fourth quarter, Medvescak extended their lead to 8 points with several minutes left to play. Jedinstvo tired to mount a comeback and almost made it, but hosts managed to keep 2 point lead in a thrilling finish to the game.
Mazic led the winning side with double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds. Irena Cuncic (175-G-86) added 18, while Ana Cacic (175-G-86) and Iva Badanjak (191-C-85) added 12 and 11 points respectively. Graham had an excellent showing for Jedinstvo with 21 points and game high 16 boards. Brankica Hadzovic (175-G-81) finished the game with 19 points, while Sanja Knezevic (190-F-84) added 15.

Medvescak: Mirna Mazic 26+10 boards, Irena Cuncic 18, Ana Cacic 12, Iva Badanjak 11
Jedinstvo BP: Graham 21+16 boards, Brankica Hadzovic 19, Sanja Knezevic 15

Standings - Women

A1 Standings

1. Studenec O.	3-0
2. Split	2-0
3. Zadar	2-1
4. Croatia 2006	1-0
5. Biska Pula	1-1
6. Agram	0-2
7. Pozega	0-2
8. Tresnjevka	0-3
Will join on later stage:
1. Ragusa	-
2. Sibenik	-
3. Gospic	-
4. Medvescak	-

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CZECH REPUBLIC - Women

Standings - ZBL (W)

ZBL Standings

1. Gambrinus	11-0
2. USK Praha	11-1
3. Trutnov	8-3
4. Slovanka MB	6-5
5. Hradec Kralove	5-6
6. Strakonice	5-6
7. Karlovy Vary	4-7
8. Valosun Brno	3-8
9. VS Praha	3-9
10. Sparta Praha	0-11

Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game

Lenka SIPOVA
  Slovanka MB
  (185-C-88)
  Avg: 17.4

1. Sipova, Slovanka.	17.4
2. Viteckova, Frisco S.	17.2
3. Zrustova, Valosun .	17.1
4. Misurova, Trutnov	16.9
5. Reisingerova, Strako.	16.9
6. Vlkova, Valosun .	16.8
7. Snajdrova-Z., Trutn.	16.7
8. Novakova, Hradec K.	15.9
9. Bonner, Frisco Sika	15.3
10. Maltsi, USK Pra.	15.0

Rebounds Per Game

Petra REISINGEROVA
  Strakonice
  (196-C-73)
  Avg: 10.8

1. Reisingerova, Strako.	10.8
2. Kulichova, Frisco S.	9.6
3. Horakova, Hradec K.	9.4
4. Hartigova, Trutnov	9.3
5. Vetrovcova, Karlov.	8.7
6. Zrustova, Valosun .	8.0
7. Sipova, Slovanka.	7.4
8. Stepanova, VS Praha	6.9
9. Wallace, BA Sparta	6.6
10. Tamane, USK Pra.	6.6

Assists Per Game

Hana NEZDARILOVA-STANKOVA
  Slovanka MB
  (170-G-84)
  Avg: 4.5

1. Nezdarilova-S., Slovan.	4.5
2. Horakova, Frisco S.	4.2
3. Bednarova, USK P.	2.9
4. Viteckova, Frisco S.	2.7
5. Johnova, Strakonice	2.5
6. Maltsi, USK Praha	2.5
7. Emmelova, VS Praha	2.4
8. Misurova, Trutnov	2.4
9. Bartonova, USK P.	2.4
10. Borecka, Karlov.	2.3

Steals Per Game

Hana HORAKOVA
  Frisco Sika
  (182-F/G-79)
  Avg: 4.3

1. Horakova, Frisco S.	4.3
2. Nezdarilova-S., Slovan.	3.8
3. Snajdrova-Z., Trutn.	3.2
4. Wallace, BA Sparta	3.0
5. Vetrovcova, Karlov.	2.9
6. Sipova, Slovanka.	2.5
7. DeHaven, Karlovy .	2.4
8. Le Drean, USK P.	2.2
9. Johnova, Strakonice	2.2
10. Borecka, Karlov.	2.2

Blocks Per Game

Petra KULICHOVA
  Frisco Sika
  (198-C-84)
  Avg: 1.7

1. Kulichova, Frisco S.	1.7
2. Kraayveld, USK P.	1.5
3. Tamane, USK Praha	1.5
4. Novakova, Hradec K.	1.4
5. Reisingerova, Strako.	1.1
6. Hartigova, Trutnov	0.9
7. Horakova, Hradec K.	0.9
8. Wallace, BA Sparta	0.8
9. Svobodova, Valosun .	0.8
10. Vetrovcova, Karl.	0.8

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EUROCUP - Women

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Rita MILIESKIENE
  Lemminkain.
  (175-G-78)
  Avg: 28

1. Milieskiene, Lemmin.	28.0
2. Pimenova, Cheva.	26.5
3. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	25.5
4. Anufryienka, Dunav	25.5
5. Maksimovic, Zeljezni.	25.0
6. Villarroel, Sierre	22.5
7. Sales, Besiktas	22.5
8. Warburton, Gran C.	22.0
9. Williams, Mondeville	22.0
10. Wiggins, Athinaik.	21.0

Rebounds Per Game

Jelena MAKSIMOVIC
  Zeljeznicar
  (192-C-82)
  Avg: 16

1. Maksimovic, Zeljezni.	16.0
2. Kerr, Apollon Kal.	13.0
3. Da Silva, Mann F.	13.0
4. Little, AEL	12.5
5. Fleischer, Dexia	11.5
6. Henry, Gran Canaria	11.5
7. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	11.0
8. Sowinski, CAB M.	11.0
9. Vizbariene, Athin.	11.0
10. Dos Santos, AD.	10.5

Assists Per Game

Caroline AUBERT
  Mondeville
  (168-G-80)
  Avg: 8

1. Aubert, Mondeville	8.0
2. Szymanska-L., Dex.	8.0
3. Bajic, Zeljeznicar	7.0
4. Reid, Hatis Yerevan	6.0
5. Sytnyak, Dynamo M.	5.5
6. Snytsina, Nadezhda.	5.0
7. Chapdelaine, MBK R.	5.0
8. Zygelyte, Lemminkain.	5.0
9. Cuncic, Medvescak	5.0
10. Zellous, Besikt.	5.0

Steals Per Game

Nykesha SALES
  Besiktas
  (183-F/G-76)
  Avg: 5.5

1. Sales, Besiktas	5.5
2. Rasmussen, Sf. G.	5.5
3. Doron, Targoviste	4.5
4. Milovanovic, ICIM A.	4.0
5. Reid, Hatis Yerevan	4.0
6. Bar, Saarlouis	4.0
7. Vrdoljak, Apollon .	4.0
8. Dubuc, Dexia	3.5
9. Graham, ICIM A.	3.5
10. Dubrovina, Dnip.	3.5

Blocks Per Game

Anastasiya VEREMEENKO
  Nadezhda O.
  (192-C-87)
  Avg: 3

1. Veremeenko, Nadezhda.	3.0
2. Saregkou, Athin.	2.5
3. Tomova, Nyon	2.5
4. Ivankovic, Sibenik	2.0
5. Clyburn, Dynam.	2.0
6. Snow, Dynamo K.	2.0
7. Razmaite, Sierre	2.0
8. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	1.5
9. Sowinski, CAB M.	1.5
10. Popovic, Siben.	1.5

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FRANCE - Women

LFB Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Lindsay TAYLOR
  Nantes
  (203-C-81)
  Avg: 17.4

1. Taylor, Nantes	17.4
2. Eldebrink, Tarbes	16.2
3. Williams, Mondeville	15.9
4. Akonga Nsimb., Arr.	15.6
5. Houston, Tarbes	14.9
6. Berezhynska, Monde.	14.6
7. Sy, Nantes	14.4
8. Gomis, Arras	14.4
9. Anderson, Villeneuve	14.3
10. Reghaissia, Land.	14.1

Rebounds Per Game

Agathe NNINDJEM
  Toulouse
  (192-C-80)
  Avg: 9.4

1. Nnindjem, Toulouse	9.4
2. Stansbury, Aix-en-P.	9.3
3. Amant, Arras	8.6
4. Neaves, Calais	8.6
5. Dijon, Lattes M.	8.5
6. Taylor, Nantes	8.3
7. Bonnan, Mondeville	8.1
8. Yacoubou-D., Tarbes	8.0
9. Akonga Nsimb., Arr.	7.9
10. Miyem, Bourg.	7.6

Assists Per Game

Kathleen MACLEOD
  Nantes
  (167-G-86)
  Avg: 6.4

1. Macleod, Nantes	6.4
2. Aubert, Mondeville	5.6
3. Lepron, Tarbes	5.1
4. Mitchell, Arras	4.6
5. Tanqueray, Villeneuve	4.2
6. Metcalf, Toulouse	3.6
7. Hermouet, Toulouse	3.5
8. Cibert, Calais	3.4
9. Manic, Bourges	3.3
10. Gomis, Villeneu.	3.2

Steals Per Game

Leilani MITCHELL
  Arras
  (165-G-85)
  Avg: 3

1. Mitchell, Arras	3.0
2. Bremont, Armentie.	3.0
3. Gomis, Arras	2.4
4. Aubert, Mondeville	2.4
5. Konate, Landes	2.3
6. Metcalf, Toulouse	2.3
7. Hermouet, Toulouse	2.0
8. Macleod, Nantes	1.9
9. Kaltsidou, Bourges	1.9
10. Palie, Aix-en-Pr.	1.8

Blocks Per Game

Leah METCALF
  Toulouse
  (173-G-83)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Metcalf, Toulouse	1.5
2. Nnindjem, Toulouse	1.4
3. Ayissi, Armentieres	0.7
4. Page, Aix-en-Prov.	0.6
5. Fisher, Armentie.	0.6
6. Cousseins, Calais	0.6
7. Stansbury, Aix-en-P.	0.6
8. Fikiel, Toulouse	0.6
9. Nedovic, Armentie.	0.6
10. Maurice, Toulou.	0.6

What is happening in NF1 - by Leslie Anderson
With just four weeks before the Christmas break, the division is getting exciting. ASPTT Charleville-Mezieres are the leaders and with just one defeat this season can start thinking of qualifying for the end of season play-off.

Malian international Djene Diawara (192-C-85) is playing for Charleville this season and is averaging a double-double of 14.1 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.

Dunkerque Malo Basket Club and Union Hainaut Basket follow in joint second place with two defeats and are currently two games clear of the teams in fourth place.

Only two games separate the teams lying between 4^th to 10^th place. This situation has made the NF1 championship the most exciting since the number of teams increased to 16 teams.

The only team that is currently in difficulty is Jeunes de Charnay et Macon who have managed two victories this season.

NF2 Standings - by Juliane Hoehne

NF2 Standings

Group A
1. Marseillais	10-1
2. La Tronche	9-2
3. Villeurbanne	9-2
4. St Etienne	7-4
5. Venelles	7-4
6. Lyon	6-5
7. St Jean	6-5
8. Istres	5-6
9. Albervilles	5-6
10. St Chamond	4-7
11. Roquebrune	3-8
12. Challes II	3-8
13. Montbrison	2-9
14. Le Coteau	1-10
Group B
1. Perpignan	11-0
2. Mourenx	8-3
3. La Couronne	7-4
4. Le Poir�-sur-Vie	7-4
5. Brive Correze	7-4
6. Montpellier	6-5
7. Colomiers	6-5
8. Thouars	6-5
9. Feytiat	5-6
10. Garnache	5-6
11. Gimontoise	5-6
12. Talence	3-8
13. Bordeaux	1-10
14. Tournefeuille	0-11
Group C
1. Angers	11-0
2. Le Havre	10-1
3. Sceaux	8-3
4. Versailles	8-3
5. Ifs	6-5
6. Gravenchonnais	6-5
7. Poitiers	6-5
8. Evreux	6-5
9. Avenir	5-6
10. Rennes II	5-6
11. Ouistreham	4-7
12. Brest	1-10
13. Saint-Brieuc	1-10
14. Nantes Moulin	0-11
Group D
1. Wasquehal	11-0
2. Chenove	8-3
3. Geispolsheim	8-3
4. Aubervilliers	7-4
5. Franconville	7-4
6. Villeneuve II	6-4
7. Bourges II	5-5
8. Saint Gratien	5-6
9. Sainte-Savine	4-7
10. CFBB II	4-7
11. Furdenheim	3-7
12. Union Hainaut	3-7
13. Aulnoye	2-9
14. Metz	2-9

Le Havre rolls over Evreux - by Juliane Hoehne
Saturday evening Evreux AC hosted Al Aplemont Le Havre, which is currently placed second in Group C of the NF2 championship. Evreux AC came out strong, taking over a quick lead with 8-0 before Al Aplemont Le Havre was able to score their first basket of the night. Evreux AC was able to keep the lead until the 8th min (14-13), then Al Aplemont Le Havre took over. Al Aplemont Le Havre's zone press allowed them to provoke turnovers in the backcourt to come to easy baskets. They went on a 18-0 run in just 4minutes, so that Evreux AC fell back to 14-31 (12th min). At the 17th minute mark (22-39), Evreux AC's forward, Justyna Lambert (182-F-82, agency: Promotex), got injured on her thumb and did not re-enter the game. At half-time, Al Aplemont Le Havre was leading by 29-51, so that Head Coach Bruno Chatiron could insert all players to give also the younger ones chances to prove themselves, which they did. However, Al Aplemont Le Havre was the dominating team also for the rest of the evening, even though Evreux AC was able to win the last quarter with 18-17. The final score was 61-95 and for Al Aplemont Le Havre 4 players finished in double-digits: Melanie Behey (174-F-84) 24, Diatta 18, Roussignol 14, and Vermeire 14. For Evreux AC, Juliane Hoehne (189-F/C-83, college: IPFW) scored 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the loosing effort. Next weekend, Evreux AC will get on the road for a game at AJS Ouistreham, while Al Aplemont Le Havre will host Poitiers.

LFB: Tarbes keeps the top after 10 rounds - by Eurobasket News
Aix-en-Prov. - Mondeville 79-68
Aix-en-Provence celebrated 79-68 home win against Mondeville mostly owing to Tiffany Stansbury (191-F/C-83, college: N.Carolina St.), who drained 27 points and pulled down 15 rebounds. Julie Anne Page (188-F/C-83, agency: LBM Management, college: E.Washington) had 15 pts and 7 rebs, while Giuday Mendy added 10 pts. Visitors got 24 points and 11 boards from Aurelie Bonnan. Aix-en-Provence 3-7, Mondeville 7-3.

Landes - Tarbes 62-79
Tarbes cruised past Landes on the road staying the top-ranked team in the league with 9-1. Frida Eldebrink (174-G-88) stepped up in victory with impressive 29 points (7/7 for 3-pts). Charde Houston (185-F-86, agency: LBM Management, college: Connecticut) had 15 and Fatimatou Sacko added 10 pts, plus 17 rebs. Anais Le Gluher scored 17 pts for Landes (3-7).

Challes - Villeneuve 63-66
7-3 for Villeneuve and 4-6 for Challes after this game. Lady Comfort (188-C-86, college: Temple) led the guests with 19 points and 6 boards, while Jolene Anderson (173-G-86, college: Wisconsin) followed her with 16 pts, 8 rebs and 8 assists. Kirby Copeland posted 19 pts in loss.

Armentieres - Toulouse 49-72
Toulouse blasted Armentieres as a guest registering fourth victory of the season. Agathe Nnindjem (192-C-80) was the leading player in this win netting 19 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. Katharina Fikiel (193-F/C-87) scored 18 and Emilie Maurice delivered 13 pts. Virginie Bremont posted 14 pts for the hosts (2-8).

Lattes Montpe. - Limoges 72-40
Easy one for Montpellier, who jumped to 6-4. On the other side, Limoges stays winless after 10 appearances. Pauline Krawczyk (180-F-85) led the hosts with 13, Sandra Dijon had 12 points and 11 rebounds, while three players followed her with 10 points each. Erica Davis (191-C-85, college: Yale) netted 12 pts and grabbed 12 rebs in loss.

Bourges - Calais 66-49
Bourges joined Arras on the second place with 8-2 score. Katarina Manic (181-G-80) top-scored in victory with 11 points. It is important to mention that all Bourges' players managed to score in this game. In Calais, Jennifer Humphrey (191-C-84, agency: Ronsport, college: Kentucky) collected 14 pts and 7 rebs. They fell to 3-7.

Arras - Nantes 62-72
The box-score will be available soon.

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GREECE - Women

Standings - Women

A1 Standings

1. Athinaikos	6-0
2. Esperides	5-1
3. DAS Ano Liosa	4-2
4. P.Faliro	3-2
5. Panionios	3-2
6. Aris Thessal.	3-3
7. Apollon Ptol.	2-3
8. Panathinaikos	2-3
9. Olympiakos V.	2-3
10. FEA Neas	2-4
11. Apollon Kal.	2-4
12. Olympiada L.	1-4
13. Hania	0-4

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HOLLAND - Women

Standings - Women

Eredivisie Standings

EliteA
1. HLB Account.	7-0
2. Woonbron/DAS	4-2
3. Celeritas-D.	2-5
4. Wereldtickets.nl	2-5
5. Binnenland	2-5
EliteB
1. ProBuild Lions	7-0
2. Eurosped Tw.	5-2
3. Amazone Leidsche	5-3
4. Grasshoppers	1-6
5. BV Lely	0-7

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HUNGARY - Women

NB 1/A: 7th and 8th round - by Patonay Adam
The 'four big' made important victories on road, while BEAC caught their first victory this year in round 7! The young guard/forward Rita Rasheed (182-F-89, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) scored 30 points against MKB Euroleasing, the talented Csata played very close game against Pecs where Reka Fejes added 22 points for Vasas, Bernadett Nemeth lead the third Euroleague team against her former team, BSE.

Szolnoki NKK - Seat LamiVed Gyor 61:79
ZTE NKK - MKB Euroleasing Sopron 79:93
Vasas Csata - Mizo Pecs 2010 70:79
BSE - Szeviep Szeged 69:82
Bajai NKK - Atomeromu Szekszard 64:74
Cegledi EKK - BEAC Ujbuda 66:70

Baja reached their historial first victory in frist division at Budapest. The american point guard Kristi Little helped the team with her 21 points. The 'four big' made easy victories on home court again, while Atomeromu grabbed their third victory in a role.

Szeviep Szeged - ZTE NKK 72:54

Atomeromu Szekszard - Cegledi EKK 125:67
BEAC Ujbuda - Bajai NKK 52:64
MKB Euroleasing Sopron - BSE 94:56
Seat LamiVed Gyor - Vasas Csata 107:71
Mizo Pecs 2010 - Szolnoki NKK 96:56

Division A: Round 9 review - by Eurobasket News
SEAT Lami - MKB Eurol. 70-81
MKB Euroleasing grabbed valuable road win against SEAT Lami staying on top of Hungarian top division with perfect 10-0. At the same time, SEAT Lami fell to 9-1. Dora Horti (195-C-87) shined for the guests with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Hajdana Radunovic (192-F/C-78) was on fire in loss with 27 pts.

MiZo Pecs - Szeged 71-61
MiZo jumped to 9-0 after 71-61 win against Szeged, who also was unbeaten until this week-end. Nora Bujdoso (185-F-85) top-scored for the hosts with 13, while Nicole Ohlde, Anna Vajda (191-F/C-84) (13 rebs) and Zsofia Fegyverneky added 12 pts each. Iva Ciglar and Bernadett Nemeth also scored 13, but in defeat.

Szolnok - Bajai NKK 84-65
Szolnok moved up to 2-8 thanks to Anett Serban (185-C-85), who drained 22 points and pulled down 9 rebounds. Rita Hegedus (193-F-78) (16 rebs) and Csilla Darida (10 as) also had important roles netting 18 and 16 pts. Bajai (1-9) got 20 pts and 10 boards from Jelena Budumir.

BSE - BEAC 89-43
BSE registered impressive win against BEAC getting 15 points from Boglarka Kocsis (170-G-83). Hajnalka Szlimak (182-F-82) was second scorer of the team with 13 pts. Visitors did not have any players with double-digits in scoring. BSE 4-4, BEAC 1-8.

Vasas-Csata - Cegledi EKK 93-47
Vasas-Csata improved to 3-5 and its best player in this game was Anna Lakloth (182-G-88) with 18 points. Dora Szondy (173-G-88) had 17 and Timea Czank added 15 pts. Tanja Licina scored 13 pts in defeat.

ZTE - Atomeromu 67-80
4-5 for ZTE and 3-5 for Atomeromu after this game. Bettina Bozoki (190-F/C-89) stepped up for Atomeromu with 31 points and 8 rebounds. Rita Rasheed (182-F-89, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) scored 19 pts for the hosts.

NB 1/A: 9th round - by Patonay Adam
It was the really first round in the league because the four top teams played against each other and the ZTE-Atomeromu game also looked as big fight. Szeged couldn't make surprise without their captain, Emoke Furesz at Pecs. The home team killed them with 3 points. Gyor played the second close game on this weel (Mondeville, Euro Cup) against Sopron, but Sopron played showed and still unbeaten. Jelena Milovanovic couldn't play because of injury again. Atomeomu Szekszard won on road against ZTE NKK. Bettina Bozoki and Balint Reka the two talented players decided the game where ZTE shoot with bad percentage. Baja was close to the victory in Szolnok, but lost their chances after Little injured on the 4th quarter.

BSE - BEAC Ujbuda 89:43
BSE: Kocsis 15/3, Zsovar 12/6, Varda 10/3, Szlimak 13/6, Hegedus M. 12
BEAC: -

Vasas Csata - Cegledi EKK 93:47
Vasas: Szondy 17, Lakloth 18/6, Czank 15/3
Cegled: Licina 13

ZTE NKK - Atomeromu Szekszard 67:80
ZTE: Crasnoscioc 16, Szelesy 10, Rasheed 19/6
Szekszard: Balint 21/3, Bettina Bozoki 31/9

Seat LamiVed Gyor - MKB Euroleasing Sopron 70:81
Gyor: Englert 21/3, Radunovic 27
Sopron: Holt 15, Eordogh 12, Dora Horti (195-C-87) 25, Krivacevic 11

Szolnoki NKK - Bajai NKK 84:65
Szolnok: Hegedus 18/3, Darida 16/12, Serban 22/3
Baja: Szabo 12, Takacs 12, Budimir 20

Mizo Pecs 2010 - Szeviep Szeged 71:61
Pecs: Ohlde 12, Vajda 12, Fegyverneky 12/3, Bujdoso-Nagy 13/9
Szeged: Ciglar 13/6, Sipaviciute 12, Zherzherunova 12, Nemeth 13/6

Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game

Anna VAJDA
  MiZo Pecs
  (191-F/C-84)
  Avg: 20.3

1. Vajda, MiZo Pecs	20.3
2. Radunovic, SEAT L.	18.4
3. Szlimak, BSE	17.4
4. Bozoki, Atomeromu	16.4
5. Ohlde, MiZo Pecs	16.0
6. Balint, Atomeromu	15.9
7. Quigley, MiZo Pecs	15.0
8. Crasnoscioc, ZTE	14.5
9. Rasheed, ZTE	14.3
10. Krivacevic, MKB.	14.0

Rebounds Per Game

Anna VAJDA
  MiZo Pecs
  (191-F/C-84)
  Avg: 9.7

1. Vajda, MiZo Pecs	9.7
2. Budimir, Bajai NKK	8.1
3. Keller, SEAT L.	7.8
4. Licina, Cegledi EKK	7.7
5. Zherzherunov., Sze.	7.4
6. Sipaviciute, Szeged	7.1
7. Szelesy, ZTE	6.6
8. Krnjic, MiZo Pecs	6.3
9. Farkasinszki, Szolnok	6.2
10. Cazac, Atomero.	6.1

Assists Per Game

Dalma IVANYI
  MiZo Pecs
  (178-G-76)
  Avg: 5.5

1. Ivanyi, MiZo Pecs	5.5
2. Darida, Szolnok	5.3
3. Pungor, Atomeromu	4.4
4. Englert, SEAT L.	4.2
5. Djelmis, SEAT L.	4.0
6. Ratkaine, MKB E.	3.8
7. Lakloth, Vasas-Cs.	3.8
8. Iva, Szeged	3.4
9. Furesz, SEAT L.	3.4
10. Laczi, Szeg.	3.4

Steals Per Game

Dalma IVANYI
  MiZo Pecs
  (178-G-76)
  Avg: 3.9

1. Ivanyi, MiZo Pecs	3.9
2. Bukovszki, ZTE	3.9
3. Horvath, Szeged	3.7
4. Pungor, Atomeromu	3.6
5. Kocsis, BSE	3.3
6. Laczi, Szeged	3.1
7. Vajda, MiZo Pecs	3.1
8. Iva, Szeged	3.0
9. Hadarics, MKB E.	2.9
10. Szelesy, Z.	2.8

Blocks Per Game

Anna VAJDA
  MiZo Pecs
  (191-F/C-84)
  Avg: 1.4

1. Vajda, MiZo Pecs	1.4
2. Fejes, Vasas-Csata	1.3
3. Ievtushenko, Atome.	1.1
4. Zherzherunov., Sze.	1.0
5. Bagi, Vasas-Csata	0.8
6. Crasnoscioc, ZTE	0.8
7. Budimir, Bajai NKK	0.7
8. Horvath, Szeged	0.7
9. Szlimak, BSE	0.6
10. Farkasinszki, Szoln.	0.6

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ISRAEL - Women

Round 6th Results !! - by Gil Goshen

Ashdod 91 - Natanya 85

For Ashdod:
Ashley Walker 29 pts, 6 rebs
Courtney Paris 22 pts,20 rebs
Temeka Johnson 21 pts
Ornit Shwartz 12 pts
Shiran Zairy 5 pts
Nofar Shalom 2 pts

For Natanya:
Monique Coker & Okeisha Howard 24 pts each
Marshae Dotson 18 pts, 8 rebs
Taly Noy 7 pts
Liad Suez Karni & Nomi Kolodny 6 pts each

Electra Ramat Hasharon 91 - Ramat Hen 68

For Ramat Hasharon:
Ambrosia Anderson & Kia Vaughn 17 pts & 10 rebs each
Sheri Sam 16 pts
Merav Dori & Laine Selwyn 11 pts each
Ayelet Cohen & Yael Aharonov 7 pts each
Shira Haelyon 3 pts
Lindsay Krasna 2 pts

For Ramat Hen:
Michal Epstein 22 pts
Tiffany Jackson 15 pts
Noa Ganor 8 pts
Shannon Bobitt & Careem Gay 6 pts each
Dana Yahalomi 5 pts

Ramla 89 - Holon 79

For Ramla:
Noelle Quinn 26 pts, 7 ast
Deanna Jackson 23 pts, 7 rebs, 5 ast
Shimrit Gigi 11 pts
Ashley Paris 9 pts, 9 rebs
Ancuta Stonesco & Melissa Kaplan 7 pts each
Ina Gourevitch 6 pts

For Holon:
Rashanda McCants 28 pts, 7 rebs
Angela Tisdale 23 pts
Tamara Ransburg 15 pts, 11 rebs
Chen Segal 7 pts
Bat El Lazmi, Revital Carmon & Inbar Orion 2 pts each

Jerusalem 72 - Tel Kabir 42
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For Jerusalem:
Danielle Page 19 pts, 14 rebs
Inbal Mizrachi 15 pts
Brasheeda Elohim 13 pts, 7 rebs
Edwina Brown 10 pts, 9 rebs
Diamond Rogers 5 pts, 9 rebs
Keren Nechama & Rivka Ross 4 pts each
Shani Levi 2 pts

For Tel Kabir:
Hilla Izhar 14 pts
Mercedes Fox Griffin 10 pts
Sugiery Monsac 8 pts
Dionna Jackson, Liraz Kenig, Liel Ochanon, Noa Shor 2 pts each

Raanana Hertzeliya 82 - Hapoel Tel Aviv 80
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For Raanana Hertzeliya:
Kristi Toliver 30 pts
Olyianka Sanni 22 pts, 11 rebs
Karin Agassi & Chen Shtain 10 pts each
Alex Anderson 8 pts
Hadar Levi 2 pts

For Hapoel:
Erica White 24 pts, 8 rebs, 7 ast
RanDee Henry 20 pts, 5 rebs
Natasha Ivancevic 14 pts, 7 rebs
Jinga Gosschalk 13 pts, 6 rebs
Maikee Klien 6 pts
Inbar Vaxman 3 pts

Ashley Walker (185-F/C-87, college: California)

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IVORY COAST - Women

15th AFCCW: First Bank crown champion beat ABC 64-55 - by Olusegun Ikuesan
Nigeria First Bank basketball club Sunday night defeated Abidjan Basket Club, ABC to the 2009 edition of the FIBA Africa Champions Club for Women crown by 64-55 points.

The Nigeria who earned a FIBA Africa wild-card did not drop a game enroute to being crown champion after six years of playing second fiddle to other teams on the continent.

First Bank won the three first three quarters to take the sail off the Ivories with 15-13, 15-09 and 19-17 going into the last quarter with a ten points advantage of 49-39 points.

Efforts by ABC spurred on by Fatoumata Camara who had a double double efforts of 23 points and 12 rebounds the highest by any player on the night could only yield the ABC side a slim 16-15 points win as they could not sustain the pressure mounted by the Nigerian.

First Bank basketball club Mecican-import, Brisa Silva led her team with 17 points and 3 rebounds, team captain, Funmilayo Ojelabi contributed 13 points and 3 rebounds while Mfon Udoka added 11 points and 5 rebounds with Adeola Olanrewaju grabbing 13 rebounds for her side.

...... First Bank Danielle Green lead role of honours, crown MVP

First Bank basketball club guard, Danielle Green has emerged as the 15th FIBA Africa Champions Club for Women most valuable player (MVP) with overwhelming votes by coaches and journalists.

Green was also named into the competition Top-5 players list, other award winners includes, Club Sportif d'Abidjan, CSA guard, Kani Kouyate who won the competition highest field-goal award and also a place in the Top-5 honours, Desportivo forward, Leia Dongue won the leading rebounder award while First Bank Brisa Silva won the best Three-Point award.

Other players named into the 2009 edition of the continent biggest women club competition award includes, Ana Flavia Azinheira of A'Politecnica basketball club of Mozambique, Rashidat Sadiq of First Bank basketball club and Abidjan Basket Club, ABC center, Fatoumata Camara.

First Bank basketball club received a giant trophy and gold medals, ABC got the silver medal while Desportivo got the bronze medals with the fair-play trophy going to Energie basketball club of Benin Republic.

First Bank defeat ABC for the title - by Eurobasket News
First Bank - ABC 64:55
The Nigerian champions First Bank have been crowned the winners of the 15th edition of the African Champions Cup. They held off Ivorian ABC in the championship game to clinch the title.
First Bank and ABC traded baskets throughout the opening frame. The Nigerian team grabbed a 15:13 lead at the first break. They closed their defense in the second term limiting ABC to just 9 points in the term. The gap grew at 8 points at halftime. First Bank maintained a firm grip on the lead in the third quarter. First Bank arrived at the final break up by as many as 10 points. ABC outscored their opponents in the fourth term but had little chance to escape the loss.
Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college: Oklahoma St.) scored 17 points to pace First Bank. Funmilayo Ojelabi (G-85) delivered 13 points contributed 13 points, while Mfon Udoka (190-F/C-76, college: De Paul) had 11 points in the victory. Fatoumata Camara (C) responded with 23 points and 12 boards for ABC. Salimata Berte (89) notched 10 points in the loss.
Danielle Green was named the MVP of the tournament. The All-Tournament Team also included Kani Kouyate of CSA, Sadiq of First Bank, Flavia Azivehra of APolitechnika and Fatoumata Camara from ABC.

First Bank: Brisa Silva 17, Funmilayo Ojelabi 13, Mfon Udoka 11
ABC: Fatoumata Camara 23+12 boards, Salimata Berte 10

15th AFCCW: A - by Olusegun Ikuesan
Club Sportif dAbidjan was Sunday pushed down the ranking of women clubs in Africa by APolitecnica basketball club of Mozambique who claim the fifth spot in the final round of the 2009 FIBA Africa Champions Club for Women decided at the IRSP gymnase, Ouidah, Benin Republic.

CSA was the continents fifth best women club-side last year did not believe what hit them as the Mozambican held on to her lead all through the game.

Efforts by the CSA players to cancel the margin was rebuffed by the Mozambican who were not ready to let go of the lead as they combine beautifully to wade off opposition from the Ivories.

APolitecnica forward, Ana Azinheira led her team with 17 points, 4 steals and 3 rebounds as they won in all four quarters by 14-12, 17-13, 19-12 and 15-12 to finish off the CSA, Azinheira teammate, Tania Wachene added 11 points.

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JAPAN - Women

Standings - JBL Women

WJBL Standings

1. Antelopes	15-3
2. Sunflowers	13-5
3. Red Wave	12-6
4. V-Magic	9-9
5. Rabbits	9-9
6. Iris	7-11
7. Wings	5-13
8. Koalas	2-16

Antelopes are on top of the WJBL - by Eurobasket News
November 22 and 23 brought the next games of the Regular season in the country. Antelopes lost and won and remained on top improving to 15-3 record. On November 22nd the favorites overcame Denso 61:48 as Maya Kawahara (167-G-87) led the way with 19 points. Yano Yoshiko produced 12 for the winning side. Oonuma Misaki finished the night with 14 points in the losing case.
On November 23rd Denso needed overtime to upset Antelopes 76:73. Denso opened the game with 18-12 but lost the second period 17-26. The hosts needed to win another two periods to tie the score at the end of the fourth frame. In overtime Denso produced 11-8 for the total success. Maki Takada (183-C-89) exploded with 36 points for the winners and Asia Akiko Obata added 11. Tomoyo Tashiro (172-G/F-83) ended up with 26 points for the league leaders.
In another games JOMO beat Aishin AW 82:70 as Hiromi Suwa (183-85) stepped up with 27 points for the winners. Noriko Koiso (183-C-74) produced 16 points in defeat. Chanson outscored Koalas 95:63 as Not Rin Makoto and Miho living lake combined 35 points for the winning side.

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KENYA - Women

15th AFCCW: First Deepwater beat KPA to 7th spot - by Olusegun Ikuesan
Debutant, First Deepwater basketball club of Nigeria Sunday defeated Kenya Ports Authority KPA by 65-50 points to finish as the seventh best women club-side in Africa.

The classification game which took place at the IRSP gymnase, Ouidah, Benin Republic saw the Kenyan picking the first two quarters by 19-11 and 12-10 points thus having a 10 points advantage of 31-21 at the break.

These seeming set-back propelled the First Deepwater players at the resumption of play in the third quarter to go all out against the KPA side contesting every ball and mounting an unending pressure on their more bigger and experience opponent which paid off as they won the quarter by 22-10 points to take a 43-41 points lead going into the last quarter which they also won by 22-09 points to finish the game at 65-50 points.

The First Deepwater basketball club charge for a seventh place in the 2009 edition of the FIBA Africa Champions Club for Women was led by Nkechi Akashili with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists and Rebecca Iritei who recorded 13 points and 2 assists.

Team head coach, Lateef Erinfolami says he is satisfied with his players' performance in the continent biggest women club competition against the background that most of them are new to the competition.
The coach however, promised a better outing in subsequent competitions.

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MONTENEGRO - Women

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MOZAMBIQUE - Women

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NIGERIA - Women

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POLAND - Women

Stats Leaders - PLKK

Points Per Game

Ashley SHIELDS
  PTS Lider
  (178-G-85)
  Avg: 21.3

1. Shields, PTS Lider	21.3
2. Christon, Lotos G.	18.5
3. Thomas, Artego B.	17.9
4. Gladden, Energa T.	17.4
5. Crisman, Artego B.	15.7
6. Carter, CCC P.	15.0
7. Kobryn, TS Wi.	14.9
8. Krezel, Utex Row	14.8
9. Skobel, Inea A.	14.6
10. Matovic, Lotos.	14.6

Rebounds Per Game

Lori CRISMAN
  Artego Bydg.
  (186-C/F-82)
  Avg: 12.5

1. Crisman, Artego B.	12.5
2. Carter, CCC P.	10.5
3. Gahan, PTS Lider	9.1
4. Piekarska, Gorzow	8.9
5. Denson, Odra Brzeg	8.9
6. Burse, TS Wi.	8.7
7. Bell, Utex Row	8.3
8. Oha, LKS Siemens	8.3
9. Jankowska, LKS S.	7.8
10. Womack, Artego.	7.5

Assists Per Game

Liron COHEN
  TS Wisla Can-Pak
  (173-G-82)
  Avg: 5.2

1. Cohen, TS Wi.	5.2
2. Boddie, Utex Row	4.9
3. Gajda, Energa Torun	4.7
4. Pawlak, Lotos G.	4.6
5. Richards, Gorzow	4.5
6. Bortelova, CCC P.	3.7
7. Fernandez, TS Wi.	3.4
8. Phillips, Lotos G.	3.0
9. Perlinska, LKS S.	2.9
10. Shields, PTS Lid.	2.9

Steals Per Game

Natalia MALASZEWSKA
  Odra Brzeg
  (178-G-84)
  Avg: 4.6

1. Malaszewska, Odra B.	4.6
2. Rushing, MUKS P.	3.7
3. Shields, PTS Lider	3.5
4. Crisman, Artego B.	3.5
5. Skobel, Inea A.	3.5
6. Sepulveda, Odra B.	3.4
7. Gajda, Energa Torun	3.3
8. Bell, Utex Row	3.1
9. Makowska, LKS S.	3.1
10. Denson, Odra Brz.	3.0

Blocks Per Game

Brittany DENSON
  Odra Brzeg
  (191-C-87)
  Avg: 1.9

1. Denson, Odra Brzeg	1.9
2. Vargas-S., MUKS P.	1.7
3. Walich, Super-Pol	1.6
4. Majewska, TS Wi.	1.3
5. Carter, CCC P.	1.3
6. Oha, LKS Siemens	1.3
7. Czarnecka, Super.	1.0
8. Kobryn, TS Wi.	1.0
9. Jankowska, LKS S.	1.0
10. Parker, CCC.	1.0

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PORTUGAL - Women

BCBarcelos-Hotel Terco sign Amaka Uzomah - by Eurobasket
BCBarcelos-Hotel Terco added to their roster 23-year old Jamaican forward Amaka Uzomah (183-F-86, college: Colorado St.). Uzomah played most recently at Team Stockholm (Eurobasket Summer League) in the U.S.

in her senior year at Colorado St. (NCAA) Uzomah played 30 games and averaged 3.2ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.1apg, and in her sophomore year she helped the team to achieve MWC Tournament Semifinals in 2008
By Eurobasket Data Center

Liga Feminina Round: 5 (Regular Season) - by Eurobasket News
BCBarcelos - Olivais 61-73
Olivais upset Barcelos on the road. Danyel Crutcher (188-F-86, agency: Merit Sports, college: Illinois) scored 21 points to lead the defending champions. Jhasmin Player added 19 points for the visitors. Barcelos responded with 20 points, 13 boards and 5 assists from Amaka Uzomah

B.Viagem - Uniao Madeira 72-42
BoaViagem prevailed against Uniao Madeira as Shannon Howell (175-G/F-82, college: Oregon St.) scored 20 points, pulled down 5 boards and issued 4 assists. Marinela Pinheiro contributed 17 points and 11 boards in the victory. Silvia Lopes replied with 16 points for Uniao Madeira.

Barreiro - CAB Madeira 58-64
CAB Madeira recorded the third win as they overcame Barreiro. Candice Champion (185-F-87, college: Texas Arlington) scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the charge. Kaitlin Sowinski contributed 14 points and 13 boards for the winners. Sracy Boisvert responded with 17 points and 8 boards for Barreiro.

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RUSSIA - Women

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Katerina SNYTSINA
  Nadezhda O.
  (188-F-85)
  Avg: 26.3

1. Snytsina, Nadezhda.	26.3
2. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	23.2
3. Ovcharenko, Nadezhda.	17.0
4. Abrosimova, UMMC	15.3
5. Pimenova, Cheva.	14.4
6. McCarville, Spart.	14.0
7. Taurasi, Spartak .	13.5
8. Snow, Dynamo K.	13.2
9. Sytnyak, Dynamo M.	12.5
10. Danilochkina, Che.	12.2

Rebounds Per Game

Anastasiya VEREMEENKO
  Nadezhda O.
  (192-C-87)
  Avg: 12

1. Verameyenka, Nadezh.	12.0
2. Osipova, Spartak .	8.0
3. Kiseleva, Dynamo N.	8.0
4. Stepanova, UMMC	8.0
5. Yakovleva, Cheva.	7.6
6. Zakalyuzhnay., Nadezh.	7.3
7. Snow, Dynamo K.	7.0
8. Fowles, Spartak .	7.0
9. Kuzina, Dynamo M.	6.8
10. Tolikova, Spa.	6.7

Assists Per Game

Ksenia LAPTEVA
  Dynamo K.
  (183-G-83)
  Avg: 4.3

1. Lapteva, Dynamo K.	4.3
2. Nolan, UMMC	4.0
3. Poto, Dynamo NSU	4.0
4. Miller, Spartak .	4.0
5. Abrosimova, UMMC	3.8
6. Berseneva, Nadezhda.	3.8
7. Taurasi, Spartak .	3.5
8. Popova, Dynamo M.	3.2
9. Verameyenka, Nadezh.	3.2
10. Yakabsone-Z., Spa.	3.0

Steals Per Game

Tatiana POPOVA
  Dynamo M.
  (181-F-84)
  Avg: 3.6

1. Popova, Dynamo M.	3.6
2. Snytsina, Nadezhda.	3.3
3. Bolsunovskay., Dynamo N.	3.2
4. Dumerc, UMMC	3.0
5. McCarville, Spart.	3.0
6. Nolan, UMMC	2.8
7. Beglova, Spart.	2.7
8. Firsova, Spartak SP	2.4
9. Abrosimova, UMMC	2.3
10. Zhedik, Spartak	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Anastasiya VEREMEENKO
  Nadezhda O.
  (192-C-87)
  Avg: 5

1. Verameyenka, Nadezh.	5.0
2. Osipova, Spartak .	1.7
3. Fowles, Spartak .	1.6
4. Kiseleva, Dynamo N.	1.4
5. Taurasi, Spartak .	1.0
6. Yakovleva, Cheva.	1.0
7. Stepanova, UMMC	1.0
8. Loginova, Spart.	1.0
9. Robbins, Dynamo K.	0.8
10. Vieru, Sparta.	0.8

Nadezhda Orenburg sign Sheana Mosch - by Eurobasket
Nadezhda Orenburg agreed terms with 28-year old American swingman Sheana Mosch (177-G/F-81, college: Duke). Mosch played most recently at Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration Basket (France). While playing French League for Lattes Montpe. her stats were: 25 games: 16.3ppg (5th best in the league), 3.2rpg, 3.2apg, 1.9spg, 3.8rpg, 1.9apg and 1.6spg. she also played in the Euroleague for the same team. she played 10 games and averaged 18.7ppg (2nd best scorer), 3.8rpg, 1.9apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 55.4%, 3PT: 41.4%, FT: 88.6%. and she did make the Euroleague All-Star Team.
Sheana managed to receive many awards in 2009 such as: Eurobasket.com All-French LFB Forward of the Year for this year, Eurobasket.com All-French LFB 1st Team and Eurobasket.com French LFB All-Imports Team (for the second time 2008 and 2009)
By Eurobasket Data Center

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SERBIA - Women

Standings - Women

A League Standings

1. Partizan	6-0
2. Radivoj Korac	5-1
3. Hemofarm	4-1
4. Crvena Zv.	4-2
5. Vodovac	3-2
6. Vojvodina	3-3
7. Spartak	2-3
8. Celarevo	2-3
9. Proleter	2-4
10. Loznica	1-4
11. Kovin	1-4
12. Radnicki NB	0-6

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SLOVAKIA - Women

Standings - Women

Extraliga Standings

1. Dobri Anjeli	12-0
2. MBK Ruzomb.	10-2
3. Nitra	8-4
4. Presov	8-4
5. Basket Steel	7-5
6. Poprad	7-5
7. Roznava	4-8
8. Slovan	2-10
9. Cassovia K.	1-11
10. UMB B.B.	1-11

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SOUTH KOREA - Women

S-Birds beat Bichumi to revenge for the first loss - by Eurobasket News
S-Birds beat Bichumi to revenge for the first loss in the league. The winner of the season last year overcame Bichumi 80:66. The winners started with 23-18 and added 22-10 in the second period. Bichumi won the third and the last periods in the game but could only reduce the gap in the end. Jung Sun-Min (185-F-74) top-scored for the winners with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. S-Birds improved to 10-3 record, while Bichumi dropped at 11-2. Meanwhile last night Woori Hansae overcame KB Savers 78:73.

Standings - WKBL

WKBL Standings

1. Bichumi	11-2
2. S-Birds	10-3
3. Cool Cats	5-7
4. Redwings	4-8
5. KB Savers	4-8
6. Woori Hansae	4-10

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SPAIN - Women

Stats Leaders - LFB

Points Per Game

Sonia BORGES
  Cadi la Seu
  (189-C-84)
  Avg: 21.5

1. Borges, Cadi la Seu	21.5
2. Murphy, Mariana	18.9
3. Maslowski, Olesa	18.8
4. Warburton, Gran C.	18.5
5. Milton-Jones, Ros C.	16.8
6. Garcia, Real Canoe	16.3
7. Lyttle, Perfumer.	15.4
8. De Souza, Ros C.	15.4
9. Vega, Mariana	15.0
10. Staknevicien., Real.	14.9

Rebounds Per Game

Erika DE SOUZA
  Ros Casares
  (197-C-82)
  Avg: 10.3

1. De Souza, Ros C.	10.3
2. Lyttle, Perfumer.	10.1
3. Chones, Girona	9.3
4. Sliskovic, Real C.	9.3
5. Nicholls, Hondar.-.	8.6
6. Vega, Mariana	8.3
7. Ujhelyi, Rivas E.	8.1
8. Bavendam, Hondar.-.	7.9
9. Pascua, Mann F.	7.8
10. Zlatanova, Gran.	7.8

Assists Per Game

Lorena INFANTES
  EBE Ibiza-PDV
  (171-G-81)
  Avg: 4.3

1. Infantes, EBE I.	4.3
2. Aguilar, Ros C.	4.3
3. Jordana, Real C.	4.0
4. Ouvina, Mann Filter	3.9
5. Bermejo, Rivas E.	3.8
6. Palau, Ros Casares	3.5
7. Ygueravide, Estudian.	2.9
8. Cruz, Rivas Ecopolis	2.8
9. Montanana, Ros C.	2.8
10. Antoja, Giro.	2.8

Steals Per Game

Marta BLANES
  Real Canoe
  (184-F-77)
  Avg: 3.3

1. Blanes, Real Canoe	3.3
2. Ouvina, Mann Filter	2.9
3. Revuelto, Hondar.-.	2.8
4. Milton-Jones, Ros C.	2.6
5. Lyttle, Perfumer.	2.5
6. Palau, Ros Casares	2.4
7. Murphy, Mariana	2.3
8. Garcia, Real Canoe	2.3
9. Dominguez, Perfumer.	2.1
10. Marcos, Real.	2.0

Blocks Per Game

Linda PAGE
  Mariana
  (190-C-75)
  Avg: 1.5

1. Page, Mariana	1.5
2. Sliskovic, Real C.	1.3
3. Bavendam, Hondar.-.	1.1
4. Podkovalniko., Perfum.	1.1
5. De Souza, Ros C.	1.1
6. Lyttle, Perfumer.	1.0
7. Vesela, Ros Casares	1.0
8. Chones, Girona	1.0
9. Gardin, Cadi la Seu	0.9
10. Henry, Gran Canar.	0.9

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SWEDEN - Women

Standings - Damligan

Damligan Standings

1. Telge	7-1
2. Solna Vikings	6-0
3. 08	5-2
4. Lulea BBK	4-3
5. Sundsvall	4-3
6. Norrkoping	3-3
7. Marbo Basket	3-4
8. Sallen	3-4
9. Umea	3-5
10. Eos	2-5
11. Brahe	1-6
12. Visby	1-6

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SWITZERLAND - Women

Standings - LNF

LNA Standings

1. Sierre	5-1
2. Nyon	5-1
3. Riva Basket	5-2
4. Fribourg	4-1
5. Helios	1-5
6. BBC	1-6
7. Pully	1-6

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UKRAINE - Women

Standings (Women)

UPBL Standings

1. Dnipro	1-0
2. Dynamo-NPU	1-0
3. TNU-Orlan Simf.	1-0
4. Donbas	1-0
5. Polit.Galitsiya	0-0
6. Luganski Last.	0-1
7. Kozachka	0-1
8. Yuzhna Palmira	0-1
9. BC Frankivsk	0-1

Dnipro rolls over Kozachka in the top game of Round 1 - by Eurobasket News
The 2009/2010 season is open as four games were played over the weekend. Dynamo-NPU opened the season with the victory over BC Frankivsk, while Dnipro rolls over Kozachka in the top game of Round 1.
Dynamo-NPU and BC Frankivsk opened the season in the capital of the country on Saturday. Dynamo played better and showed great start of the season with 85:62 win. Davineia Payne (175-G-83, college: La Salle) top-scored for the winners with 19 points, Shmatova delivered 18 and Agalareva Marinela as well as Bovikina netted 17 each. Komarnyak brought 17 points in the losing effort.
The game between Dnipro and Kozachka was the top one in Round 1 while the hosts had a confident 77:53 win. Dnipro started with 18-6 in the opening quarter and added 22-11 in the second period. Tye'sha Fluker (196-C-84, agency: Merit Sports, college: Tennessee) paced all the winners with 12 points, while Yagupova scored 11. Fenko ended up with 14 points in the losing case.
In another games Luganski Lastivki lost to Donbas 63:77 as Natalja Melenteva (185-F-78, agency: LBM Management) top-scored for the winners with 24 points. TNU-Orlan overcame Yuzhna Palmira 76:58 as Sviatoslava Pinchuk (178-G/F-85) stepped up with 27 points for the guests. Sviatoslava Pinchuk and Natalja Melenteva were named the MVP of Round 1.